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Survey of English Place-Names

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Brotheridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cranham

Historical Forms

  • Braderugge 1266 Glouc 1327 SR
  • Broadridge 1838 TA

Etymology

Brotheridge, Braderugge 1266 Glouc, 1327SR (p), Broadridge 1838TA . 'The broad ridge', v. brād , hrycg ; it describes the ridge between Cranham and Witcombe where it broadens out towards the Cotswold escarpment.