What Does Buckinghamshire Mean?

Buckinghamshire, abbreviated Bucks, is a ceremonial county in South East England that borders Greater London to the south-east, Berkshire to the south, Oxfordshire to the west, Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-east and Hertfordshire to the east.

What is the meaning of Buckinghamshire?

The name Buckinghamshire is Anglo-Saxon in origin and means The district (scire) of Bucca's home. Bucca's home refers to Buckingham in the north of the county, and is named after an Anglo-Saxon landowner.

How did Buckinghamshire get its name?

The name Buckinghamshire is Anglo-Saxon in origin and means 'the district of Bucca's home', Bucca being an Anglo-Saxon landowner. Today Buckinghamshire is popular with commuters due to its proximity to London.

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