Chilver Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Arlington
Historical Forms
- Chisilford 1252 Ch
- Chiselford 1261 Ass 1285,1618 CplM
- Chissleford 1689 CplM
- Chilver 1796 CplM
Etymology
Chilver Bridge is Chisilford 1252 Ch, Chiselford 1261Ass , 1285, 1618CplM , Chissleford 1689CplM , Chilver 1796CplM , pons or bridge being added in each case. 'Shingly or pebbly ford,' v. ceosol , ford and cf. Chillesford (Sf), 1280 Ch Chiselford .