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Survey of English Place-Names

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Batt's Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Maresfield

Historical Forms

  • Batte 1419 FF
  • Breedenbridge 1579 DuLa
  • Breden bridge 1613 FM

Etymology

Batt's Bridge (6″) is to be associated with William Batte (1419 FF). In 1546 (FM ) we have mention of 'a messuage sometime William Batts ' at Braddenbredge (Breedenbridge in 1579DuLa , Breden bridge in 1613FM ). This is clearly another and probably earlier name for the bridge. It means 'bridge made of bredes (or planks),' v. Bridenbridge (PN Wo 359).