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 does the Saxon word 'ham' refer to in place names?

• A field

• A river crossing

• A village

• A fortified place

Which of the following place names is derived from the word 'Berry'?

• Oxford

• Birmingham

• West Ham

• Salisbury

What does the word 'Ford' signify in old English place names?

• A hill

• A shallow river crossing

• A fortified place

• A village

Which place is named after the pagan god Woden?

• Salisbury

• Wardens Field

• Tuesley

• Thursley

What does the name 'Wessex' mean?

• East Saxons

• West Saxons

• Middle Saxons

• South Saxons