As far as I know, there are two -worth places in Derby: Mackworth and Isleworth. One day I wonder what 'worth' mean and its word origin. I did a quick search and found lots of -worth places in UK:
Ailsworth, Babworth, Backworth, Elworth, Holworth, Kegworth, Tadworth, Wigglesworth, ...
worth and worthy originated from Saxon terms and mean 'enclosed land'. For example, Mackworth means Mac’s enclosure.
Ailsworth, Babworth, Backworth, Elworth, Holworth, Kegworth, Tadworth, Wigglesworth, ...
worth and worthy originated from Saxon terms and mean 'enclosed land'. For example, Mackworth means Mac’s enclosure.
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