Historical Geography information for Christchurch, Dorset, England
| Place Name | Christchurch |
| Description | Christchurch is a borough and town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England. Founded in the 7th century at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour which flow into Christchurch Harbour, the town was originally named Twynham but became known as Christchurch following the construction of the priory in 1094. The harbour became one of the most important in Saxon England as it was easily reached from the continent and boats could travel up the river Avon to Salisbury. The town appears in the Anglo Saxon Chronicle entry of 901 as Tweoxneam. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Christchurch |
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93175 |
| DateUpdated | 7/4/2013 4:50:07 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092249 |
British Surname Clusters | Dean | Dean, Deane, Deans |