Orme Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme
There is likely an Orme Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme because the name is derived from the historical Lyme Forest, a significant area that gave the town its name.
The Lyme part of the name comes from an old Celtic term for elm-tree region.
Orme is a variant of this, possibly related to the Old English word for the same tree, linking the road to the historical landscape.
Historical roots: The town's name, Newcastle-under-Lyme, signifies a new castle built near the Lyme Forest.
Lyme Forest: The forest itself was an ancient Celtic district and its name possibly meant "elm-tree region".
"Orme" connection: The name "Orme" is linked to "Lyme" through the word "elm," suggesting the road is named to reflect this historical local geography, as seen in the university's Key to English Place-names website.
Orme House
Located 1 Orme Road is Orme House. It is a modern, boutique student accommodation building located a short walk from the town centre.
It offers private 1 and 2-bedroom studios and apartments for students, with shared social spaces like a gym, study areas, and laundry facilities.
It is situated in a residential area and provides convenient access to both Staffordshire University and Keele University.