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.

Ell Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Westbourne

Historical Forms

  • Elbrugg 1271 Ch
  • Elbregge 1296 SR
  • Elbrige 1535 VE

Etymology

Ell Bridge (6″) is Elbrugg 1271 Ch, Elbregge 1296 SR (p), Elbrige 1535 VE and must ultimately have the same history as Elbridge infra 91.