Toponomy is the study of place names, their origins and meanings and there are literally millions of place names in the world – from countries and islands, down to individual street names. You won’t believe some of these place names though – they do make you wonder whether they were named with humour or all seriousness! Let the countdown begin…
Place Name #10 – Shitterton
With a place name like this, you wonder whether house prices in the village will be reaching their full potential. We’re not sure what this chap is doing but it looks like he’s taking up position to do what the sign says!
Shitterton is in Dorset, in England by the way.