Historical Geography information for Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
| Place Name | Oxford |
| Description | Oxford is a city in central southern England. It is the county town of Oxfordshire, and forms a district within the county. Oxford was first settled in Saxon times, and was initially known as "Oxenaforda", meaning "Ford of the Oxen". In the 10th century Oxford became an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was on several occasions raided by Danes. Oxford was heavily damaged during the Norman Invasion of 1066. Following the conquest, the town was assigned to a governor, Robert D'Oyly, who ordered the construction of Oxford Castle to confirm Norman authority. The University of Oxford is first mentioned in 12th-century records and the city is known worldwide as the home of the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Buildings in Oxford demonstrate an example of every English architectural period since the arrival of the Saxons. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Oxford |
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93268 |
| DateUpdated | 7/7/2013 6:50:28 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092353 |
British Surname Clusters | Day | Day, O'Day, O'Dea, Dea, Oday, Aday |