Ganabridge Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Welbeck
Historical Forms
- Cane brigge, Canebriggmedowe, Ganebrigeclose t.Ed3 LRMB
- Cane brigge, Canebriggmedowe 1539 WoodsRept
- Cano brydge 1539 MinAcct
- Canni brig feeld, Canna brigg 1630 Map
Etymology
Ganabridge Wood (6″) is Cane brigge , Canebriggmedowe , Ganebrigeclose t. Ed 3LRMB , Cane brigge , Canebriggmedowe 1539 WoodsRept, Cano brydge 1539MinAcct , Canni brig feeld , Canna brigg 1630Map . The forms are too uncertain for any interpretation to be possible. Professor Bruce Dickins suggests the personal name Cana as the first element. Professor Ekwall suggests OE gamen-brycg , 'game-bridge,' i.e. where such are held. Cf. Gannow (PN Wo 341).