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In the name stratford-on-Avon Avon means?

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Avon is the name of the river which runs close to Stratford.

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Why is does Stratford-Upon-Avon have its name?
Stratford is made up of "strat" meaning "street" and "ford", a river crossing. It was a place where a street crossed a river. And the river in question is the river Avon, which is why the town is...
What does Avon mean?
"Avon" literally means river. It is based on the word "afon" in Welsh, with the same meaning.
What is the name of the river in Stratford-on-Avon?
The river is named the River Avon.
Why is Stratford-on-Avon so named?
Because the city of Stratford in located next the river Avon.
How big is stratford upon Avon?
Stratford upon Avon, England: population - 23,676