Anglo Saxon Place Names
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: 60-Second Histories
- Grade Level: Primary (1-3)-Junior High (7-9)
- Subjects: History
- Produced By: Squaducation
- Year: 2015
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Running Time: 1m 45s
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This video looks at place names and their Saxon origins, like the word 'bury' meaning fortified place which lends its name to Banbury, Shaftsbury, Salisbury. It also covers some county name origins like Essex coming from the East Saxons.