Anglo Saxon place names

The video explores the origins of Anglo-Saxon words and their influence on English place names. It discusses how words like 'ham', 'Berry', and 'Ford' have shaped the names of various locations in England. Additionally, it highlights places named after Pagan gods and explains the Saxon origins of county names such as Essex, Sussex, and Wessex.

What is the Saxon word for village?

What does the word 'Berry' mean in the context of place names?

What does the term 'Ford' refer to in old English?

Which old Pagan god is associated with the place name 'Warden's Field'?

What does the name 'Essex' signify in terms of Saxon origin?