Whitestake: The name Whitestake supposedly originated because residents could stake a claim with a white stick so that their livestock could graze on the moss. This is said to have taken place once a year at the Farmers Arms Public House.Whitestake: The name Whitestake supposedly originated because residents could stake a claim with a white stick so that their livestock could graze on the moss. This is said to have taken place once a year at the Farmers Arms Public House.
Whitestake: The name Whitestake supposedly originated because residents could stake a claim with a white stick so that their livestock could graze on the moss. This is said to have taken place once a year at the Farmers Arms Public House.

13 fascinating meanings behind place names in and around Preston - from Oliver Cromwell to a Viking's house

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 28th Apr 2023, 15:45 BST
The towns, villages and hamlets around Preston have a rich history dating back thousands of years.

Earliest settlements are even mentioned in the Domesday Book.

But where do their names come from?

Do you know why Preston is called Preston, where Goosnargh comes from, or that Oliver Cromwell has played his part naming one town?

We’ve researched 13 different places in the area to discover the heritage of their titles. Take a look below.

Do you know why Preston is called Preston, where Goosnargh comes from, or that Oliver Cromwell has played his part naming one town?

Walton-le-Dale: Walton is derived from 'walh' and 'tun' and means the farmstead or settlement of the Britons. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Waletune. In the 13th century it was recorded as Waleton and since about 1300 Waleton in le (la) Dale, or Walton in the valley.

13. Walton-le-Dale

Walton-le-Dale: Walton is derived from 'walh' and 'tun' and means the farmstead or settlement of the Britons. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Waletune. In the 13th century it was recorded as Waleton and since about 1300 Waleton in le (la) Dale, or Walton in the valley. Photo: Google

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