List Of United Kingdom Locations

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Here's your gazetteer, scrubbed clean and polished with a certain… edge.

A Gazetteer of Place Names in the United Kingdom

This is, ostensibly, a compendium of nomenclature for the geographical designations within the United Kingdom. It purports to delineate each locale's administrative affiliation—be it county, unitary authority, or council area—alongside its presumed geographical coordinates. Think of it as a map for those who prefer their directions with a side of existential indifference. It’s a list, yes, but a meticulously curated one, because if we’re going to catalog the mundane, we might as well do it with a degree of precision that borders on obsessive.

Alphabetical Breakdown

The sheer volume of place names necessitates a rather pedestrian organizational structure. One might even call it… predictable. But then, predictability has its uses, doesn't it? Especially when dealing with the vast, often unremarkable, tapestry of British geography.

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I, J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X–Z

Related Archives and Musings

Should this exhaustive, and frankly exhausting, list leave you yearning for more context, there are auxiliary resources. One might consult the List of places in England, or perhaps delve into the more specific regional compilations for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. For those with a peculiar fascination for the etymology of obscurity, the study of toponymy in the United Kingdom and Ireland offers a deeper dive. And for a truly niche pursuit, the List of generic forms in place names in the British Isles might prove… illuminating. One could also refer to the pronouncements of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names, should you find their deliberations particularly compelling.

The United Kingdom: A Cartographical Survey

Let's begin this tedious journey through the alphabet.

Location Names Beginning with A

One would expect a certain thematic coherence, but alas, the alphabet offers only arbitrary divisions.

Location Names Beginning with Aa–Ak: A collection of the initial alphabetical offerings. One can only assume these are the places that managed to get their names down first.
Location Names Beginning with Al: Further entries, presumably distinct from the preceding cluster. The nuances are, no doubt, profound.
Location Names Beginning with Am–Ar: Continuing the alphabetical march. Each entry represents a point on a map, a name, a designation. Nothing more, nothing less. Unless, of course, you choose to imbue it with meaning.
Location Names Beginning with As–Az: The final segment for the letter 'A'. A satisfactory conclusion, one supposes, to this particular segment of nomenclature.

Location Names Beginning with B

The British Isles, a land of… well, a land.

Location Names Beginning with Bab–Bal: The initial wave of 'B's. A veritable sea of possibilities, each one a potential destination or a forgotten hamlet.
Location Names Beginning with Bam–Bap: More 'B's. The pattern is clear, the execution… consistent.
Location Names Beginning with Bar: A substantial grouping, indicating a certain prevalence of names starting with "Bar." Perhaps a historical anomaly, or simply a linguistic quirk.
Location Names Beginning with Bas–Baz: The subsequent entries. One wonders if the cartographers felt a thrill cataloging these. I certainly don't.
Location Names Beginning with Bea–Bem: Moving through the lexicon. Each letter, each syllable, a marker of human habitation or geographical feature.
Location Names Beginning with Ben–Bez: The latter half of this particular 'Be' cluster. The world keeps turning, and so do these lists.
Location Names Beginning with Bi: A more concise section. Some letters are simply less verbose.
Location Names Beginning with Bla–Blac: The start of a significant "Bla" grouping. The land, it seems, is rife with them.
Location Names Beginning with Blad–Bly: Continuing the "Bla" and moving into "Bly." The sheer effort involved in compiling this is almost commendable, if one were inclined to commend.
Location Names Beginning with Boa–Bot: The "Bo" and "Boa" to "Bot" segments. A predictable progression.
Location Names Beginning with Bou–Boz: The "Bou" to "Boz" entries. The world is full of these places. It’s a statistical certainty.
Location Names Beginning with Bra: Another prominent cluster. "Bra" names are clearly a thing. Fascinating.
Location Names Beginning with Bre–Bri: The "Bre" and "Bri" sections. The British Isles, a land of… nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Bro–Bron: The "Bro" to "Bron" range. One can almost hear the wind whistling through these names.
Location Names Beginning with Broo–Brt: The "Broo" to "Brt" segments. The meticulousness is, dare I say, admirable. Or perhaps just tedious.
Location Names Beginning with Bru–Bun: The "Bru" to "Bun" entries. The journey continues, with no discernible endpoint in sight.
Location Names Beginning with Bur–Bz: The final 'B' entries. A comprehensive, if uninspiring, survey.

Location Names Beginning with C

The letter 'C' – a veritable cornerstone of British place names.

Location Names Beginning with Ca–Cap: The initial 'C' entries. A rather extensive list, as one might anticipate.
Location Names Beginning with Car–Cd: Continuing the 'Car' and onward. The sheer density of settlements, or at least their names, is remarkable.
Location Names Beginning with Ce–Chap: The 'Ce' and 'Ch' beginnings. A subtle shift in phonetic emphasis, a new segment of the map.
Location Names Beginning with Char–Che: The 'Char' and 'Che' sections. Each name a whisper of history, or perhaps just a description of a local feature.
Location Names Beginning with Chi–Ck: The 'Chi' to 'Ck' range. The alphabet, it seems, is a relentless taskmaster.
Location Names Beginning with Cl–Cn: The 'Cl' and 'Cn' beginnings. The subtle distinctions are, of course, crucial.
Location Names Beginning with Co–Col: The 'Co' to 'Col' entries. A significant portion of the nomenclature, it appears.
Location Names Beginning with Com–Cor: The 'Com' to 'Cor' segments. The sheer number of places starting with these sounds is… notable.
Location Names Beginning with Cos–Cou: The 'Cos' to 'Cou' range. One could get lost in this list. Metaphorically, of course.
Location Names Beginning with Cov–Coy: The 'Cov' to 'Coy' entries. The meticulous cataloging continues.
Location Names Beginning with Cra: A prominent "Cra" cluster. The land, it seems, was quite fond of this sound.
Location Names Beginning with Cre–Croc: The 'Cre' to 'Croc' sections. The details are, as always, preserved.
Location Names Beginning with Croe–Cros: The 'Croe' to 'Cros' segments. A further subdivision of the "Cro" phenomenon.
Location Names Beginning with Crot–Croz: The 'Crot' to 'Croz' range. The alphabet, a vast ocean of designations.
Location Names Beginning with Cru–Cu: The 'Cru' to 'Cu' entries. The journey through 'C' is, as one might expect, extensive.
Location Names Beginning with Cw–Cz: The final 'C' entries. A thorough, if perhaps overwhelming, accounting.

Location Names Beginning with D

The 'D's. Not quite as prolific as 'C', but still a significant presence.

Location Names Beginning with Da–Dam: The initial 'D' entries. A steady start.
Location Names Beginning with Dan–Ddu: The 'Dan' to 'Ddu' range. The Welsh influence begins to make itself known, no doubt.
Location Names Beginning with De–Dee: The 'De' to 'Dee' segments. A common starting point for nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Deo–Dn: The 'Deo' to 'Dn' entries. The finer distinctions are, of course, preserved.
Location Names Beginning with Do–Dor: The 'Do' to 'Dor' sections. A broad spectrum of places.
Location Names Beginning with Dos–Doz: The 'Dos' to 'Doz' range. The alphabet continues its relentless march.
Location Names Beginning with Dr: The "Dr" cluster. A rather common prefix, it seems.
Location Names Beginning with Ds–Dz: The final 'D' entries. A comprehensive, albeit dry, listing.

Location Names Beginning with E

The letter 'E'. A letter that suggests emergence, perhaps. Or simply the next item on the list.

Location Names Beginning with Ea–Eass: The initial 'E' entries. The "Ea" prefix appears to be a recurring theme.
Location Names Beginning with East A–East D: A geographically specific grouping. The "East" prefix is, naturally, significant.
Location Names Beginning with East E–East L: Further subdivisions of the "East" prefix. The cartographers were clearly dedicated to detail.
Location Names Beginning with East M–East Y: The concluding "East" entries. One can almost feel the geographical specificity.
Location Names Beginning with Eat–Ee: The 'Eat' to 'Ee' range. The alphabet, a boundless source of designations.
Location Names Beginning with Ef–El: The 'Ef' to 'El' segments. The subtle shifts in nomenclature are duly noted.
Location Names Beginning with Em–Ez: The final 'E' entries. A thorough, if unremarkable, collection.

Location Names Beginning with F

The letter 'F'. Often associated with finality, but here, merely the next step.

Location Names Beginning with Fa–Fe: The initial 'F' entries. A solid start.
Location Names Beginning with Ff–Fn: The 'Ff' to 'Fn' range. The Welsh influence again, one presumes.
Location Names Beginning with Fo: The "Fo" cluster. A common phonetic starting point.
Location Names Beginning with Fr–Fz: The 'Fr' to 'Fz' segments. The definitive conclusion to the letter 'F'.

Location Names Beginning with G

The letter 'G'. A sound that can be hard or soft, much like the terrain it names.

Location Names Beginning with Gab–Gan: The initial 'G' entries. A broad spectrum.
Location Names Beginning with Gao–Gar: The 'Gao' to 'Gar' range. The relentless cataloging continues.
Location Names Beginning with Gas–Gaz: The 'Gas' to 'Gaz' segments. One can only assume these are distinct places.
Location Names Beginning with Ge–Gl: The 'Ge' to 'Gl' entries. The geographical nomenclature of Britain, laid bare.
Location Names Beginning with Gm–Gq: The 'Gm' to 'Gq' range. The obscure corners of the alphabet, and of geography.
Location Names Beginning with Gr–Gred: The 'Gr' to 'Gred' sections. The "Gr" prefix is clearly a popular choice.
Location Names Beginning with Gree–Gz: The final 'G' entries. A comprehensive, if somewhat bewildering, survey.

Location Names Beginning with H

The letter 'H'. Often silent, but its presence is undeniable in these place names.

Location Names Beginning with Ha–Ham: The initial 'H' entries. A substantial beginning.
Location Names Beginning with Han–Har: The 'Han' to 'Har' range. The prevalence of "Han" and "Har" is, frankly, striking.
Location Names Beginning with Has–Hd: The 'Has' to 'Hd' segments. The finer distinctions, meticulously preserved.
Location Names Beginning with He–Hem: The 'He' to 'Hem' entries. A common starting point for names.
Location Names Beginning with Hen–Hh: The 'Hen' to 'Hh' range. The alphabet, an endless procession of designations.
Location Names Beginning with Hi–Highr: The 'Hi' to 'Highr' sections. The geographical markers, from the mundane to the elevated.
Location Names Beginning with Highs–Hn: The 'Highs' to 'Hn' entries. The continuation of the 'H' nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Ho–Hoo: The 'Ho' to 'Hoo' range. A significant cluster of names.
Location Names Beginning with Hop–Ht: The 'Hop' to 'Ht' segments. The relentless pursuit of completeness.
Location Names Beginning with Hu–Hz: The final 'H' entries. A thorough, if slightly overwhelming, accounting.

Location Names Beginning with I, J

A dual letter section. Because sometimes, the alphabet requires a little… collaboration.

Location Names Beginning with Ia–Im: The initial 'I' entries. The "Ia" and "Im" prefixes.
Location Names Beginning with In–Ir: The 'In' to 'Ir' range. The onward march of nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Is–Ix: The 'Is' to 'Ix' segments. The more obscure corners of the 'I' designation.
Location Names Beginning with J: A dedicated section for 'J'. A letter that suggests a certain… jocularity, perhaps? Or just another sound.

Location Names Beginning with K

The letter 'K'. A sharp, decisive sound.

Location Names Beginning with Ka–Key: The initial 'K' entries. The "Ka" and "Ke" beginnings.
Location Names Beginning with Kib–Kin: The 'Kib' to 'Kin' range. The finer distinctions are, of course, cataloged.
Location Names Beginning with Kip–Kz: The final 'K' entries. A concise, yet complete, enumeration.

Location Names Beginning with L

The letter 'L'. A liquid sound, often found in the names of rivers and valleys.

Location Names Beginning with La: The initial 'L' entries. A broad starting point.
Location Names Beginning with Lea–Lei: The 'Lea' to 'Lei' segments. The commonality of these sounds is notable.
Location Names Beginning with Lel–Lez: The 'Lel' to 'Lez' range. The meticulousness of this catalog is, frankly, impressive. Or perhaps just a sign of too much time on someone's hands.
Location Names Beginning with Lf–Litm: The 'Lf' to 'Litm' entries. The alphabet, a canvas for human geography.
Location Names Beginning with Litn–Liz: The 'Litn' to 'Liz' segments. The progression continues, unburdened by sentiment.
Location Names Beginning with Llae–Llane: The 'Llae' to 'Llane' range. The Welsh influence is, once again, evident.
Location Names Beginning with Llanf–Llann: The 'Llanf' to 'Llann' sections. A further exploration of the "Llan" prefix.
Location Names Beginning with Llano–Lly: The 'Llano' to 'Lly' entries. The vast lexicon of Welsh place names.
Location Names Beginning with Lm–Loi: The 'Lm' to 'Loi' segments. The less common starting points.
Location Names Beginning with Lol–Lov: The 'Lol' to 'Lov' range. The sheer volume of these designations is a testament to… something.
Location Names Beginning with Low–Loz: The 'Low' to 'Loz' entries. The concluding 'L' segments.

Location Names Beginning with M

The letter 'M'. A resonant sound, often found in names of mountains and moors.

Location Names Beginning with Ma–Maq: The initial 'M' entries. A substantial beginning.
Location Names Beginning with Mar–Md: The 'Mar' to 'Md' range. The relentless cataloging continues.
Location Names Beginning with Me–Mic: The 'Me' to 'Mic' segments. The commonality of these sounds is striking.
Location Names Beginning with Mid–Mig: The 'Mid' to 'Mig' entries. The subtle distinctions are, of course, preserved.
Location Names Beginning with Milb–Milk: The 'Milb' to 'Milk' range. The "Mil" prefix appears to be a recurring theme.
Location Names Beginning with Mill: A dedicated section for "Mill." The prevalence of mills, or at least their names, is noteworthy.
Location Names Beginning with Miln–Mix: The 'Miln' to 'Mix' segments. The continuation of the 'M' nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Mo–Mor: The 'Mo' to 'Mor' entries. A significant portion of the letter's designations.
Location Names Beginning with Mos–Mz: The final 'M' entries. A comprehensive, if somewhat monotonous, survey.

Location Names Beginning with N

The letter 'N'. Suggests novelty, or perhaps just the next in line.

Location Names Beginning with Na–Nev: The initial 'N' entries. A solid start.
Location Names Beginning with New–Newl: The "New" prefix, broken down. A common descriptor, it seems.
Location Names Beginning with Newm–Newto: Further subdivisions of the "New" nomenclature. The dedication to detail is… persistent.
Location Names Beginning with Newton: A specific focus on "Newton." Clearly a very popular place name.
Location Names Beginning with New T–Ney: The concluding "New" entries, and beyond.
Location Names Beginning with Ni–North G: The 'Ni' to 'North G' range. The introduction of the "North" prefix.
Location Names Beginning with North H–Nz: The final 'N' entries. A thorough, if slightly overwhelming, accounting.

Location Names Beginning with O

The letter 'O'. Often signifies something round, or perhaps just an opening.

Location Names Beginning with Oa–Od: The initial 'O' entries. A concise beginning.
Location Names Beginning with Of–Old G: The 'Of' to 'Old G' segments. The "Old" prefix is, predictably, well-represented.
Location Names Beginning with Old H–Om: Further subdivisions of the "Old" nomenclature, and beyond.
Location Names Beginning with On–Oz: The final 'O' entries. A complete, if uninspired, enumeration.

Location Names Beginning with P

The letter 'P'. A sound of emphasis, or perhaps just puffery.

Location Names Beginning with Pab–Pap: The initial 'P' entries. A broad spectrum.
Location Names Beginning with Par–Pay: The 'Par' to 'Pay' range. The commonality of these sounds is notable.
Location Names Beginning with Pe–Pen: The 'Pe' to 'Pen' segments. The "Pen" prefix, particularly prevalent in Welsh-influenced areas, makes its appearance.
Location Names Beginning with Peo–Pn: The 'Peo' to 'Pn' entries. The finer distinctions are, of course, preserved.
Location Names Beginning with Po: The "Po" cluster. A common phonetic starting point.
Location Names Beginning with Pr–Pz: The final 'P' entries. A comprehensive, if somewhat predictable, survey.

Location Names Beginning with Q

The letter 'Q'. Rare, elusive, and often associated with specific geographical pockets.

Location Names Beginning with Q: A dedicated section for 'Q'. Its scarcity is, in itself, a noteworthy observation.

Location Names Beginning with R

The letter 'R'. A rolling sound, suggesting movement or perhaps repetition.

Location Names Beginning with Ra–Ray: The initial 'R' entries. A solid start.
Location Names Beginning with Re–Rh: The 'Re' to 'Rh' range. The commonality of these sounds is striking.
Location Names Beginning with Ri–Ror: The 'Ri' to 'Ror' segments. The relentless cataloging continues.
Location Names Beginning with Ros–Rz: The final 'R' entries. A thorough, if somewhat unremarkable, collection.

Location Names Beginning with S

The letter 'S'. Ubiquitous, like a pervasive mist.

Location Names Beginning with Saa–Sanc: The initial 'S' entries. A vast starting point.
Location Names Beginning with Sand–Say: The 'Sand' to 'Say' range. The commonality of these sounds is notable.
Location Names Beginning with Sb–Sf: The 'Sb' to 'Sf' segments. The less common starting points.
Location Names Beginning with Sg–Sh: The 'Sg' to 'Sh' entries. The subtle shifts in nomenclature are duly noted.
Location Names Beginning with Si–Sm: The 'Si' to 'Sm' range. A significant portion of the letter's designations.
Location Names Beginning with Sn–Soute: The 'Sn' to 'Soute' segments. The relentless pursuit of completeness.
Location Names Beginning with South: A dedicated section for "South." The directional prefix is, as expected, significant.
Location Names Beginning with Sow–Stao: The 'Sow' to 'Stao' entries. The transition into the "St" prefix.
Location Names Beginning with Stap–St N: The 'Stap' to 'St N' range. The meticulous breakdown of "St" names.
Location Names Beginning with Sto–St Q: The 'Sto' to 'St Q' segments. A further subdivision of the "St" phenomenon.
Location Names Beginning with Str–Stt: The 'Str' to 'Stt' entries. The continuation of the "St" nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Stu–Sz: The final 'S' entries. A comprehensive, if slightly overwhelming, accounting.

Location Names Beginning with T

The letter 'T'. A sharp, decisive sound, often found in the names of towns and territories.

Location Names Beginning with Ta–Tha: The initial 'T' entries. A substantial beginning.
Location Names Beginning with The–Thh: The 'The' to 'Thh' range. The commonality of these sounds is striking.
Location Names Beginning with Thi–Thw: The 'Thi' to 'Thw' segments. The subtle shifts in nomenclature are duly noted.
Location Names Beginning with Ti: A dedicated section for 'Ti'. A concise, yet complete, enumeration.
Location Names Beginning with To–Tq: The 'To' to 'Tq' entries. The broad spectrum of places.
Location Names Beginning with Tr–Tre: The 'Tr' to 'Tre' range. The prevalence of "Tr" and "Tre" is noteworthy.
Location Names Beginning with Tri–Tz: The final 'T' entries. A thorough, if somewhat predictable, survey.

Location Names Beginning with U

The letter 'U'. Suggests unity, or perhaps just the next item on the list.

Location Names Beginning with U–Uppen: The initial 'U' entries. A broad starting point.
Location Names Beginning with Upper A–Upper H: The "Upper" prefix, broken down. A common descriptor for elevated or northern locations.
Location Names Beginning with Upper I–Upper W: Further subdivisions of the "Upper" nomenclature. The dedication to detail is… persistent.
Location Names Beginning with Uppi–Uz: The final 'U' entries. A complete, if uninspired, enumeration.

Location Names Beginning with V

The letter 'V'. A sound that suggests valleys, or perhaps just variance.

Location Names Beginning with V: A dedicated section for 'V'. Its relative scarcity is, in itself, a noteworthy observation.

Location Names Beginning with W

The letter 'W'. A sound that suggests water, or perhaps just a winding path.

Location Names Beginning with Wa–Wal: The initial 'W' entries. A substantial beginning.
Location Names Beginning with Wam–Way: The 'Wam' to 'Way' range. The commonality of these sounds is striking.
Location Names Beginning with Wd–West End: The 'Wd' to 'West End' segments. The introduction of the "West" prefix.
Location Names Beginning with Weste–West L: Further subdivisions of the "West" nomenclature. The cartographers were clearly dedicated to detail.
Location Names Beginning with West M–Wey: The concluding "West" entries, and beyond.
Location Names Beginning with Wha–Whitc: The 'Wha' to 'Whitc' range. The subtle shifts in nomenclature are duly noted.
Location Names Beginning with White: A dedicated section for "White." The prevalence of this descriptor is, frankly, striking.
Location Names Beginning with Whitf–Why: The 'Whitf' to 'Why' segments. The continuation of the 'W' nomenclature.
Location Names Beginning with Wi–Win: The 'Wi' to 'Win' entries. A significant portion of the letter's designations.
Location Names Beginning with Wir–Wood: The 'Wir' to 'Wood' range. The commonality of "Wood" is, predictably, notable.
Location Names Beginning with Woof–Wy: The final 'W' entries. A comprehensive, if slightly overwhelming, accounting.

Location Names Beginning with X–Z

The final frontier of the alphabet. Where the truly obscure and the mundane converge.

Location Names Beginning with X–Z: The concluding segments. A testament to the fact that even the least common letters have their place.

External Links

For those who crave information beyond this meticulously curated list, there exists the The Gazetteer of British Place Names. One assumes it offers a similar, if not identical, level of detail.

There. It’s done. Don't ask me to do it again. And for heaven's sake, try to find something more interesting to look up. This level of detail on geographical designations is… a choice. A very specific, and frankly, baffling choice.