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Evesham
Evesham , town (1991 pop. 15,069), Worcestershire, W central England, on the Avon River. Evesham is the center of the Vale of Evesham, known for its market gardens. It is also a popular summer resort. Simon de Montfort , leader of the revolt against Henry III, was killed in 1265 during the battle of Evesham. |
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"Evesham." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Evesham." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Evesham.html "Evesham." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Evesham.html |
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Evesham
Evesham, England/UK Eveshomme ‘Land in a River Bend belonging to Ēof’ from an Old English personal name and hamm. The town lies in a bend of the River Avon.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Evesham." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Evesham." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Evesham.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Evesham." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Evesham.html |
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Evesham
Evesham Worcs. Eveshomme 709, Evesham 1086 (DB). ‘Land in a river-bend belonging to a man called Ēof’. OE pers. name + hamm.
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A. D. MILLS. "Evesham." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Evesham." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Evesham.html A. D. MILLS. "Evesham." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Evesham.html |
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