Aigburth

Aigburth’s etymology derives from Old Norse. This Old Norse word appears from OAK EIK, meaning old tree hill.

There is a correlation between Old Norse place names and the use of nature in these names. This may have derived from the Scandinavian background.

The first settlers within the district of Aigburth were within the medieval period. The Monks were donated land by Adam de Gerstan. This was due to flooding in their base on the Mersey Banks. Adam de Gerstan was also known as Adam de Aigburth due to his land within the district. Later also Adam de Toxteth as his family owned land within the Toxteth district in the 16th Century. By the 1840’s, the Aigburth hall, that the Monks had lived in was demolished. By the 19th Century the new Hall was purchased by John A. Brodie, who then went on to construct many streets such as Queens drive. Later helped develop other districts.[1]

[1] Museum of Liverpool. (n.d.) [Online]. Available from: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/archaeology/historic-characterisation-project/Liverpool-Part-6.pdf

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Written by Danielle Oakley