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| Corfe castle, the probable inspiration for Corfe Crescent. |
Charlieu is an easy one and commemorates the twinning of Calne and Charlieu, France in the early 1970s.
What we know as Oxford Road, is one of the earliest roads and was the direct route to Swindon - and perhaps onwards to Oxford? Interestingly, it seems that at least p
Some place names may have been suggested due to personal connections for the housing developer or a councillor at the time of building the street, or perhaps they reflect some historical relationship that I'm not currently aware of.
The estate near Tesco Express has four apparent place names (Amberley Close, Newbury Avenue, Richmond Road, and Thatcham Close), but apart from Newbury and Thatcham (which are approximately 9 miles apart), there doesn't see to be any real connection when looking at a map. Corfe Crescent is located within Braemor Road, and Oxford Court is an offshoot of Oxford Road.
London road and Oxford road are historic roads in Calne and will have posts with a deeper discussion. As will Cotswold Close, Portland Way, Perbeck Place, which are named for the building material rather than the actual place.
| Street Name |
| Amberley Close |
| Charlieu Avenue |
| Corfe Crescent |
| Dunnet Close |
| London Road |
| Newbury Avenue |
| Oxford Court |
| Oxford Road |
| Richmond Road |
| Rochdale Avenue |
| Thatcham Close |
| Westerham Walk |
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