Horsebridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sydenham Damarel
Historical Forms
- Havtesbrygge 1437 Exon
- Hautesbrygge, Hawtysbrygge 1478 WmWo
- Hantesbrigg (sic), Hawtesbrigge c.1550 Leland
Etymology
Probably the name is of late origin involving a pers. name of ME origin, viz. a surname le haut of nickname-type from OFr halt , haut .