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Survey of English Place-Names

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Elder Street

Early-attested site in the Parish of Wimbish

Etymology

Elder Street. Cf. Hylderestret 1393, Elderstrete 1404–54, Eldernecroft , Eldernestret 1411, Yldyrgappe 1414, Ilderstreet , Ilderfelde 1416–17, Nilderbregge 1418, Nylderfeld 1419Ct . Probably 'croft, gap, bridge and street by the elders.' v. ellern .