Where is Leyland in England?

Leyland ( / ˈleɪlənd /) is a town in the South Ribble borough, in the county of Lancashire, England. It is about six miles (10 km) south of the city of Preston. The population of the town was about 35,600 in 2011. The name of the town is of old Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "untilled land" .

Is Leyland a Saxon town?

Leyland ( / ˈleɪlənd / LAY-lənd) is a town in South Ribble, Lancashire, England, 6 miles (10 km) south of Preston. The population was 35,578 at the 2011 Census. The name of the town is Anglo-Saxon, meaning "untilled land". Leyland was an area of fields, with Roman roads passing through, from ancient Wigan to Walton-le-Dale.

Why is Leyland called Leyland?

The name of the town is of old Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "untilled land" . English Leyland was an area of fields, with Roman roads passing through, from ancient Wigan to Walton-le-Dale. The town is known for the bus and truck manufacturer Leyland Motors, which expanded between the 1950s and 1970s.