Chris Noble Posted 14 December , 2011 Share Posted 14 December , 2011 I have come across this location/area/vicinity on various occasions as regards the crossing into Belgium/France. Question. What does this actually refer to? Is the origin of this from a time long distant possibly Roman? Best wishes to all. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 15 December , 2011 Share Posted 15 December , 2011 The clue lies in the location. 'La Marche' is an archaic French term meaning 'the border'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 15 December , 2011 Share Posted 15 December , 2011 Used in England as well, probably Norman origin. The Welsh marches and the Lords of the March in the border country with the East, West march etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 15 December , 2011 Author Share Posted 15 December , 2011 Of course, and the thought occured to me at one time. Many thanks to you both. Best wishes. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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