Tag Archives: etymology

George Street, Salisbury
Street Names

George Street, Salisbury

George Street and George Street South are to the north of Salisbury’s city centre. George Street was one of two …Read the Rest

Melemonger Street, Salisbury
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Melemonger Street, Salisbury

The name ‘Melemonger Street’ is no longer used. What was Melemonger Street is now ‘Greencroft Street’. The road is on …Read the Rest

Nadder Terrace, Salisbury, Nadder Terrace, Wilton and Nadder Lane, Quidhampton
Street Names

Nadder Terrace, Salisbury, Nadder Terrace, Wilton and Nadder Lane, Quidhampton

There is a Nadder Terrace in Churchfields, to the west of Salisbury, and another in Wilton which is a small …Read the Rest

Napier Crescent, Laverstock
Street Names

Napier Crescent, Laverstock

Napier Crescent is in Laverstock, which is a village a mile to the west of Salisbury city centre. It’s on …Read the Rest

Norfolk Road, Harnham
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Norfolk Road, Harnham

Norfolk Road is in Harnham, a village or suburb on the southern side of Salisbury. Norfolk Road is on an …Read the Rest

North Walk, Salisbury, North Street, Salisbury and North Street, Wilton
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North Walk, Salisbury, North Street, Salisbury and North Street, Wilton

The North Walk is one of the roads within Salisbury Cathedral’s Close. Both North Street in Wilton and North Street …Read the Rest

Salisbury Road SP2, Sarum Close SP2
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Salisbury Road SP2, Sarum Close SP2

I’m not sure I entirely understand all of the internet literature on the derivation of the name of Salisbury itself, …Read the Rest