Historical Geography information for Berkeley , Gloucestershire, England
| Place Name | Berkeley |
| Description | Berkeley /ˈbɑrkliː/ (Burklee to older locals) is a town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway within the Stroud administrative district. Berkeley was first recorded in 824 as Berclea, from the Old English for "birch-tree wood or clearing".[1] Berkeley was a significant place in medieval times. It was a port and market-town, and the meeting place of the hundred of Berkeley. The town is noted for Berkeley Castle where the imprisoned Edward II was murdered. Berkeley was also the site of Britain's first commercial nuclear power station. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Berkeley |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93305 |
| DateUpdated | 7/9/2013 6:45:20 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092397 |
British Surname Clusters | Jordan | Jordan, Jorden, Jordin |