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Here is a list of interesting-sounding place names that have been collected over several years. Unsurprisingly Shitterton near Bere Regis has attracted a lot of attention for its name.
Dither Faff Shepherds Huts Dorset.
Unusual place names in dorset. The other great thing about places in Dorset - some are just a few buildings and populations in the 10s or 20s such as Wraxall Notton and Chilfrome. Place names that I have always liked are Swire. Youll find a wide selection of unusual places to stay in Dorset as you explore its endless natural delights.
Beach lovers and water babies will revel in a visit to Weymouth Poole or Swanage while Bournemouth boasts the Blue Flag Alum Chine with soft golden sands. 1 day agoShitterton Dorset Perhaps one of the most frequently cited unusual place names in the UK this picturesque hamlet in Dorset does what it says on the tin. 21 of the funniest place names in Dorset and the New Forest 34 comments We know its childish but we cant help but laugh when we see these funny place names in Dorset.
Unsurprisingly Shitterton near Bere Regis has attracted a lot of attention for its name. The small hamlet is often named as the worst rudest and most unusual place name in Britain. Shitterton was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as.
Yes these are all real places that somewhere in the UK. And better yet this is only a small selection for more on weird and rude place names have a look at the following books. The 100 Rudest Place Names in Britain.
Hoo Howe Ware Wye and Wem weird wonderful and wacky British place names. Shitterton Dorset Perhaps one of the most frequently cited unusual place names in the UK this picturesque hamlet in Dorset does what it says on the tin. The name which dates back 1000 years means farmstead on the stream used as an open sewer.
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Gorgeous yurt for 2 with fabulous views across Dorsets rolling hills near the Jurassic coast. Perhaps one of the most frequently cited unusual place names in the UK this picturesque hamlet in Dorset does what it says on the tin. The name which dates back 1000 years means farmstead on the stream used as an open sewer.
A few years ago locals had to fork out for a heavyweight stone entrance sign because bemused. Here is a list of interesting-sounding place names that have been collected over several years. Abinger Hammer near Guildford Surrey.
Abington Pigotts near Cambridge. Ab Kettleby near Melton Mowbray. Unusual place names are names for cities towns and other regions which are considered non-ordinary in some manner.
This can include place names which are also offensive words inadvertently humorous or highly charged words as well as place names of unorthodox spelling and pronunciation including especially short or long names. These names often have an unintended effect or double-meaning. Dither Faff Shepherds Huts Dorset.
Get the tea going crack open the welcome hamper say hi to the sheep soak in the wood-fired hot tub and have a proper dither in Dorset. Shepherds hut for 2. Price per night from.
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