Athelstaneford
village · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Athelstaneford is a village named after King Athelstan, commemorating his victory or presence at a ford. The name signifies 'Athelstan's ford'.
Word origins
- Athelstaneford
- Old EnglishAthelstan's ford(from Æþelstan "King Athelstan", ford "ford")
Historical forms
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