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Survey of English Place-Names

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Tanbridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Horsham

Historical Forms

  • Tanbruggelond, Tanbruglond 1427 Ct

Etymology

Tanbridge is Tanbruggelond , Tanbruglond in 1427 (Ct ). In 1548 (Pat) there is also mention of le Tannehouse near by, suggesting that the name is connected with some former tanyard here.