Muskham Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of South Muskham
Historical Forms
- bridge of Heybrigg' 1301 Cl
- pontem qui vocatur Haybrigg de Muskham 1305 Ass
- Haybryg 1338 Pat
- le Heybrigge 1364 Cor
Etymology
Muskham Bridge is probably identical with bridge of Heybrigg '1301 Cl, pontem qui vocatur Haybrigg de Muskham 1305Ass , Haybryg 1338 Pat, le Heybrigge 1364Cor . The name may have referred to a bridge capable of carrying a load of hay.