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Ferriby Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of South Ferriby

Historical Forms

  • “the bridge of” Feryby 1312 Pat
  • “the bridge of” Feryby 1313 ib
  • Feribybrigge 1345 ib
  • Feribrigge (sic) 1457 WillsPCCC
  • Ferybe Bryggez 1535 LPvi
  • Ferrabie Bridge 1573 Monson
  • Ferriby brigg 1638 Imb 1662

Etymology

( lost ) , “the bridge ofFeryby 1312 Pat, “the bridge ofFeryby 1313 ib, Feribybrigge 1345 ib, Feribrigge (sic)1457 WillsPCCC, Ferybe Bryggez 1535 LP vi,Ferrabie Bridge 1573Monson , Ferriby brigg 1638 (1662) Imb , selfexplanatory .