Brancey Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Aldwinkle, All Saints and St Peter
Historical Forms
- Brantsey 1488 Pat
- Brantsy 1513 LP
Etymology
Brancey Bridge (6″) is Brantsey 1488 Pat, Brantsy 1513 LP.This is 'Brant 's island' (v. eg ), cf. Braunston supra 15. The island is formed by the twofold course of the Nene here.