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.

Ray Lodge and Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lingfield

Historical Forms

  • at Reghe 1287 Ipm
  • ate Ree 1332 SR
  • atte Ree 1342 Ass 1418 Harl

Etymology

Ray Lodge and Bridge (6″) were by the home of Walter at Reghe (1287 Ipm), John ate Ree (1332 SR), atte Ree (1342Ass , 1418Harl ). This is ME  atte ree for atter ee , 'at the water.' v. æt , ea .