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the Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Middle Rasen

Historical Forms

  • pontem de Middel Rasen 1332 SR
  • the brige 1634,1638 Terrier
  • the Bridge in Middle Rasin 1725,1728 Deeds
  • the Bridge in Middle Raysin 1742 Deeds
  • the Bridge in Middle Rasen 1776 Deeds
  • the Bridge 1781 Deeds
  • High Bridge Road 1880 Padley

Etymology

( local ) , pontem de Middel Rasen 1332SR (p), the brige 1634, 1638Terrier , the Bridge in Middle Rasin 1725, 1728Deeds , the Bridge in Middle Raysin 1742Deeds , the Bridge in Middle Rasen 1776Deeds , the Bridge 1781Deeds ,High Bridge Road 1880Padley .