by Rowena Bradnam | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Rixdale
Saxon The derivation of this name is from the Old English words Stiniele meaning stone house (or important house). and Ryx meaning by the reeds or it might be from Rex, a leader. The estate was apparently named before the Saxon Leoffa settled at Luton and named it. By...
by Rowena Bradnam | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Radway
This is an area rather that a single dwelling or property. Radway is derived from Rad, Old English for grass or herbage, and Waie Old English for track or way; so it is the way to the grass feeding land, or Haldon Common where there was common pasture. 16th...
by Rowena Bradnam | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Humber
There are several holdings known as Humber in the area between Radway and Lindridge, High or Higher, Lower, Home Humber. The name originates from Old English Humbrae = Heather and Brae = Hill. 14th Century...
