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Survey of English Place-Names

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Woodfield Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Wath upon Dearne

Historical Forms

  • Woodfield 1841 O.S.
  • Wodebroc, Wodebrok 13 Nost54,142

Etymology

, Woodfield 1841 O.S., v. wudu, feld and prec.; the bridge crossesa stream formerly called Wodebroc , Wodebrok 13Nost 54, 142 ( v. brōc ) .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement