English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Patience Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Roxwell

Historical Forms

  • (le) Paccher(e) 1326–33 Takeley 1330 EASxix

Etymology

Patience Bridge (6″). Cf. Pa (t )chersforde , Pa (t )chersfordecrofte 1549 Pat, Patchyngford Bridges 1570, Patchardsford bridges 1573Sessions .It is to be associated with the family of Thomas (le ) Paccher (e ) (1326–33Takeley , 1330 EAS xix).