Historical Geography information for Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Walton-le-Dale |
| Description | Walton-le-Dale is a large village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Ribble, south of the city of Preston and on the south bank of the Riber Ribble. The remains of a Roman fort at the junction of the River Darwen and River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale were discovered by accident in the mid 19th century. The toponym Walton is derived from walh and tun and means the farmstead or settlement of the Britons. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Waletune. In the 13th century it was recorded as Waleton and since about 1300 Waleton in le (la) Dale, or Walton in the valley. Being such a strategic river crossing, the area was the scene of significant battles during the English Civil War of the 1640s. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Walton-le-Dale |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93777 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092912 |
British Surname Clusters | Woods | Wood, Woods |