Hello, I really like the use of the old place names in your Uhtred series. I am curious about the River Hedene (River Eden, Cumbria) & if this is indeed an old name for it or is as you confess, capricious? I have hunted on line for any verification and fine none, only the roman name Ituna, which I can’t see that making its way to be the modern version of ‘Eden’. Any light would be illuminating.

Thanks very much

Ruth