Names
When a Hill Becomes a Name
Learn how hills enter place names, what the words can reveal about terrain, and why a name alone cannot settle a…
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Names
Explore what place names can suggest about language, history and local features.
Our point of view
A place is a puzzle you can walk through
We look for clues, try out interpretations and leave room for the landscape to surprise us. A neat explanation is satisfying, but not every trace tells a complete story.