English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Bridgefoot Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of South Mimms

Historical Forms

  • Bridg Foot 1710 S
  • Ponte 1281 FF

Etymology

Bridgefoot Ho is Bridg Foot 1710 S and was no doubt the home of William del Punt and de Ponte (i.e. 'of the bridge') (1281 FF).