English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Kirkby Thore Bridge & Hall

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkby Thore

Historical Forms

  • Kirkbythure Bridge 1649 Kendiii,25

Etymology

( Kirkbythure Bridge 1649 Kend iii, 25 , cf. NWm 159 ) ( built in the 15th century from the ruins of Whelp Castle, NWm 157 ) , v. brycg ( one carrying High Street across the Eden ) , hall .