A Dictionary of English Place-Names

by A.D. Mills

This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. This second edition adds 300 new
entries, expands existing ones, and holds a glossary and extensive bibliography.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, History, British Literature, Language

442 pages, Paperback

First published February 6, 1992

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference for those who are writing novels set in England!

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite comprehensive - which perhaps I wouldn't have noticed except I was looking for placenames that turned out not to be listed.

Great if you're not looking for anything too obscure.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty comprehensive. It also has a glossary of common place name formation elements, as well as a 25-page introduction to how English places are named, so if a place isn't listed you can have a go at figuring out what it means. Will keep it nearby when I travel.