Gravel Bridge, Gravel Rd
Early-attested site in the Parish of Over
Historical Forms
- Gravel way bridge 1710 Trinity
- the Gravel Road 1774 Terr
- Gravel Bridge road 1826 CCC
- Goldey(e) 1357,1383 CCC
- Goldeybro(o)ke 14th,1448 ib
- Gooldeybrook 1477 ib
- Go(o)l(e)yfield 1575 Survey
Etymology
Gravel Bridge, Gravel Rd (6″) are Gravel way bridge 1710Trinity , the Gravel Road 1774Terr , Gravel Bridge road 1826CCC ; cf. Golea (Golay ) Field (al. Grauelley Brig Field )1774Terr . This latter alternative is Goldey (e )1357, 1383CCC , Goldeybro (o )ke 14th, 1448 ib., Gooldeybrook 1477 ib., Go (o )l (e )yfield 1575Survey , v. ēg and cf. Goldiford (PN BedsHu 195) from OE goldeg (BCS 909), probably used of marshland covered with some 'golden' flower such as marigold.