Romer Road SP2
I am very unsure about the derivation of the name ‘Romer Road’, but I think that it’s reasonably likely that …Read the Rest
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Rosemary Close SP1, Rosemary Lane SP1
Rosemary is, of course, the name of a herb. It is believed to ‘help prevent cancer and age-related skin damage, …Read the Rest
Rougemont Close SP1
According to Google Translate [1], Rouge mont literally translates to ‘Red Mountain’. However, I think mont often means hill or …Read the Rest
Rowan Close SP2
The ‘Rowan’ is a tree in the rose family [1]. Rowan Close follows a theme of naming roads after trees …Read the Rest
Rowbarrow Gardens SP2
There is an interesting reference to a ‘Rowbarrow’ field system, associated with Neolithic or Early Bronze age worked flint on …Read the Rest
Russell Road SP2
Russell Road is off of Bedford Road, parallel with Devizes Road. I am fairly sure that it is named on …Read the Rest
Russell Street SP2, Russell Terrace SP2
Russell Street and Russell Terrace are both located in Wilton. I’m not sure where the name comes from. There was …Read the Rest
Rutherfurd Walk, Salisbury
Rutherfurd Walk is the small gap between Reeve The Baker and the Guildhall. It has the Market Place at one …Read the Rest
Saddlers Mead SP2
The obvious meaning of ‘saddler’ is somebody who makes or sells saddles. It is, or was, also used in the …Read the Rest
St Albans Close, Salisbury
Saint Alban is known as the first English martyr. He was executed by the Romans for sheltering a priest, although …Read the Rest
St Andrews SP1, St Andrews Close SP2, St Andrews Road SP2
The three roads dedicated to Saint Andrew are in different parts of the Salisbury area. St Andrews in Laverstock St …Read the Rest
St Ann Place and St Ann Street Salisbury
Saint Ann Street is in the centre of Salisbury. It runs from the Cathedral close up towards Saint Martins. Saint …Read the Rest