Turtle Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Harringworth
Historical Forms
- Thurkelbregge 1298 Ipm
Etymology
Turtle Bridge (6″) is Thurkelbregge 1298 Ipm and is probably to be associated with the family of Ralph Turcle mentioned in connection with Harringworth in 1247 (Ass ). This surname is of Scandinavian origin, answering to ON þórketill .