Wavertree derives from the Old English waefre and treow meaning wavering tree. [1]
The origin has been linked to Anglican through the reference of the elements that are normally found within the midlands rather than the north [2]
There has been multiple forms of Wavertree these are:
1086 Wauretreu
1167 Wavertrea
1196 Wavertre
1381 Wartre [3]
The name comes from the aspen trees that are found in the area still to date. Wavertree began to grow in the 18th century, with new buildings and a larger population [3].
Researched by Brooke Heaton.
[1] Sedgwick, E. (2018). The Origins Behind Liverpool’s Place-names – Signatures Liverpool. [online] Signatures Liverpool. Available at: http://signaturesliverpool.co.uk/origins-behind-liverpools-place-names/ [Accessed 30 Nov. 2018].
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[3] Liverpoolcityregion.uk. (2018). The History of Liverpool – Liverpool City Region | Liverpool | Wirral | Sefton | St.Helens | Knowsley | Halton. [online] Available at: http://www.liverpoolcityregion.uk/the-history-of-liverpool.html [Accessed 6 Dec. 2018].
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