Peolsford
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Peolsford is a modern Anglo-Saxon
interpretation of the historical Celt
ic name Peolshalh, which refers to the village of Pelsall
in the West Midlands.
It is believed that the origin of the name Peolsford stems from the geographic location of Pelsall Village, in an area surrounded by a perimeter of streams, with the Wyrley and Essington Canal
being added to the north of the village during the industrial revolution. The literal meaning of the name ' The People's Ford' is somewhat inaccurate, as the surrounding water relates to streams and there are no fords
at any crossing point into the village. However, historically, prior to the development of bridges across the surrounding water, it is likely that visitors would have found it necessary to cross a ford in order to enter the village.
, acting as the Highway Authority, adopted and named a road within a new housing development 'Peolsford Road', which has a postcode of WS3 4NA.
Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon may refer to:* Anglo-Saxons, a group that invaded Britain** Old English, their language** Anglo-Saxon England, their history, one of various ships* White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, an ethnicity* Anglo-Saxon economy, modern macroeconomic term...
interpretation of the historical Celt
Celt
The Celts were a diverse group of tribal societies in Iron Age and Roman-era Europe who spoke Celtic languages.The earliest archaeological culture commonly accepted as Celtic, or rather Proto-Celtic, was the central European Hallstatt culture , named for the rich grave finds in Hallstatt, Austria....
ic name Peolshalh, which refers to the village of Pelsall
Pelsall
Pelsall is an area of Walsall in the West Midlands, England. It is part of the Parliamentary Constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills.- History :Pelsall was first mentioned in a charter of 994, when it was amongst various lands given to the monastery at Heantune by Wulfrun, a Mercian noblewoman...
in the West Midlands.
Meaning and origin
The original name Peolshalh means 'a nook' or 'land' between two streams belonging to 'Peol'.It is believed that the origin of the name Peolsford stems from the geographic location of Pelsall Village, in an area surrounded by a perimeter of streams, with the Wyrley and Essington Canal
Wyrley and Essington Canal
The Wyrley and Essington Canal, known locally as "the Curly Wyrley", is a canal in the English Midlands. As built it ran from Wolverhampton to Huddlesford Junction near Lichfield, with a number of branches: some parts are currently derelict...
being added to the north of the village during the industrial revolution. The literal meaning of the name ' The People's Ford' is somewhat inaccurate, as the surrounding water relates to streams and there are no fords
Fords
Fords may refer to:* Fords, New Jersey* Ford * Ford Motor Company...
at any crossing point into the village. However, historically, prior to the development of bridges across the surrounding water, it is likely that visitors would have found it necessary to cross a ford in order to enter the village.
Usage
In 2001, Walsall Metropolitan Borough CouncilWalsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council was created in 1974 to administer the newly formed Metropolitan Borough of Walsall.The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall is based on an amalgamation of two former local government districts, Walsall County Borough and Aldridge-Brownhills Urban District...
, acting as the Highway Authority, adopted and named a road within a new housing development 'Peolsford Road', which has a postcode of WS3 4NA.