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==Background== | |||
[[Image:Ygelli.png|left|155px|Ygelli.png]]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|left|155px|Ygelli.png]]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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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 [ | Visit [https://www.jlb2011.co.uk/wales/sounds/index.htm Sounds of Wales] to hear the pronunciation of various Welsh place names. | ||
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Helpful printed gazetteers for Wales are: | Helpful printed gazetteers for Wales are: | ||
*John Marius Wilson. ''[ | *John Marius Wilson. ''[https://www.visionofBritain.org.uk The Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales]''. London: A. Fullarton & Co. 6 Vols. FS Library British book 942 E5i. | ||
*Samuel Lewis. ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 A Topographical Dictionary of Wales]''. 2 Vols. London: S. Lewis and Co. 1833 | *Samuel Lewis. ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 A Topographical Dictionary of Wales]''. 2 Vols. London: S. Lewis and Co. 1833 FS Library British Book 942.9 E5l | ||
*Melville Richards. ''Welsh Administrative and Territorial Units: Medieval and Modern''. (Cardiff | *Melville Richards. ''Welsh Administrative and Territorial Units: Medieval and Modern''. (Cardiff : University of Wales, 1969), FS Library British book 942.9 E5w. FS Library fiche 6026396 (may be available at ordered into your local FamilySearch center). | ||
*Elwyn Davies. ''A Gazetteer of Welsh Place-Names.'' (Cardiff | *Elwyn Davies. ''A Gazetteer of Welsh Place-Names.'' (Cardiff : Univeristy of Wales Press, 1795). FS Library book 942.9 E5re 1967. | ||
For maps and other information: | For maps and other information: | ||
*Cecil R. Humphery-Smith, editor. ''The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers''. Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 2003. | *Cecil R. Humphery-Smith, editor. ''The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers''. Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 2003. FS Library British book 942 E7pa. | ||
*Ordnance Survey maps- Start with 6" to mile, 1st edition which includes farms and chapels | *Ordnance Survey maps- Start with 6" to mile, 1st edition which includes farms and chapels | ||
*Online maps | *Online maps | ||
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=== Online Tools: === | === Online Tools: === | ||
*[ | *[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/ A Vision of Britain] (includes The Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales) | ||
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 British History Online] (includes A Topographical Dictionary of Wales) | *[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 British History Online] (includes A Topographical Dictionary of Wales) | ||
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geogdata/ngw/home.htm The National Gazetteer of Wales] | *[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geogdata/ngw/home.htm The National Gazetteer of Wales] | ||
*Google: [http://www.e-gymraeg.org/enwaulleoedd/amr/agreement.aspx Archif Melville Richards- place-name database] | *Google: [http://www.e-gymraeg.org/enwaulleoedd/amr/agreement.aspx Archif Melville Richards- place-name database] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru/English/Commissioner/PlaceNames/Pages/Context.aspx Welsh Language Commissioner: Place-names advisory service] | ||
*[https://www.bangor.ac.uk/canolfanbedwyr/enwau_lleoedd.php.en Place Names Research Centre, Bangor University] | |||
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*[http://www.e-gymraeg.org/enwaucymru/chwilio_en.aspx Place Names Research Centre Search] | *[http://www.e-gymraeg.org/enwaucymru/chwilio_en.aspx Place Names Research Centre Search] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/about/governance/policies/welsh-language.html Ordnance Survey Welsh Language Scheme] | ||
[[Category:Wales Gazetteers]][[Category:Wales Maps]] | [[Category:Wales Gazetteers]][[Category:Wales Maps]] | ||
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