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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Welsh place names | [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Welsh place names | ||
[[Image:Ygelli.png|right|155px]]Most place names in Wales derive from the [[Wales Language and Languages|Welsh language]], but have in many cases also been influenced by English language over the centuries. Many place names have been variously affected by social and economic changes in the country. The Industrial Revolution saw the development of many new towns and villages, particularly in the south. Some of these used already existing place names, while others acquired new names. | [[Image:Ygelli.png|right|155px]]Most place names in Wales derive from the [[Wales Language and Languages|Welsh language]], but have in many cases also been influenced by English language over the centuries. Many place names have been variously affected by social and economic changes in the country. The Industrial Revolution saw the development of many new towns and villages, particularly in the south. Some of these used already existing place names, while others acquired new names. | ||
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Many historic sources, such as censuses, civil registration documents or wills may give different versions of a place name and be prepared for some strange spelling variations! | Many historic sources, such as censuses, civil registration documents or wills may give different versions of a place name and be prepared for some strange spelling variations! | ||
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| Llandovery | | Llandovery | ||
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| Llwchwr | | Llwchwr | ||
| <strike>Loughor</strike> | | <strike>Loughor</strike> | ||
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| (Isle of) Anglesey | | (Isle of) Anglesey | ||
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Both the '''Welsh Assembly Government''' and the '''Ordnance Survey''' have policies on standardising place names, drawing on advice from the '''Welsh Language Board''' and the '''Place-name Research Centre''' at the University of Bangor. | Both the '''Welsh Assembly Government''' and the '''Ordnance Survey''' have policies on standardising place names, drawing on advice from the '''Welsh Language Board''' and the '''Place-name Research Centre''' at the University of Bangor. | ||
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In the predominantly Welsh-speaking areas of Wales, the Welsh form of the name is usually given first; in other areas, the English name is usually given first. | In the predominantly Welsh-speaking areas of Wales, the Welsh form of the name is usually given first; in other areas, the English name is usually given first. | ||
Visit [http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/sounds/index.htm Sounds of Wales] to hear the pronunciation of various Welsh place names. | |||
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'''See also''': [[Welsh Place Name Elements|Welsh Place Name Elements]] | '''See also''': [[Welsh Place Name Elements|Welsh Place Name Elements]] | ||