English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Fenny Stratford

Major Settlement in the Parish of Fenny Stratford

Historical Forms

  • Fenni Stratford 1252 Ch
  • Fenny Stretford 1338 Pat

Etymology

Fenny Stratford lies on Watling Street (v. stræt ) and is so called in contrast to Stony Stratford. Fenny or marshy ground still exists at the bottom of the ascent upon which the town lies high and dry (Harman).

Places in the same Parish

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