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SWEDISH PLACE NAMES
« on: Tuesday 13 April 21 02:37 BST (UK) »
Just a quick question:

Can someone please tell me what the letter in brackets after a place name means?
Examples - Sankt Nikolai (N) or Stora Kärret, Istorp (P) or Simrishamn (L)

Thanks,
Alison  ???

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Re: SWEDISH PLACE NAMES
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 13 April 21 03:27 BST (UK) »

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Re: SWEDISH PLACE NAMES
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 13 April 21 04:28 BST (UK) »
Thanks Tree Spirit, that fits perfectly.

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Re: SWEDISH PLACE NAMES
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 13 April 21 08:39 BST (UK) »
Yes, the letters are counties.

Ian



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Re: SWEDISH PLACE NAMES
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 13 April 21 09:13 BST (UK) »
Thanks Ian