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Snarford Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Snarford

Historical Forms

  • pontu & calcetor' de Snarford 1316 RDa
  • pons de Snertford' 1375 Works
  • the bridge of Snartford 1377 Pat
  • a Bridg of wood over a Brook 1675 Ogilby
  • Foot Bridge 1828 Bry
  • Bridge Close (Bottom) 1848 TA
  • Further Bridge Close 1848 TA 1851 Padley

Etymology

1779PT , 1824 O , 1830 Bry , 1839Monson , pontu & calcetor ' de Snarford 1316RDa , pons de Snertford '1375 Works, the bridge of Snartford 1377 Pat, a Bridg of wood over a Brook 1675Ogilby, Foot Bridge 1828 Bry, Bridge Close (Bottom )1848TA , Further Bridge Close 1848TA , 1851 Padley ; v. brycg .