Bow Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashprington
Historical Forms
- Steuenebogh 1315 Totnes
- Stenebowe 1453 FF
- Bowbridge c.1550 Leland
Etymology
Cf. Bow (Mx). steuen is a mis- reading for stenen (OE stǣnen , 'stony, of stone'). Cf. Stonebow PN Wo 167.