Stow Bridge, Stow Bridge Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretham
Historical Forms
- Stoubrigge 1417 Rental
Etymology
Stow Bridge, Stow Bridge Fm (6″) is Stoubrigge 1417Rental . The meaning is uncertain. It may be a compound of stōw as used in the fen district with a significance which is not clear (infra 345) or it may be for Stonbrigge with loss of n . For similar loss of n cf. s. n. Stoford (PN D 41), Sto(w)ford, Stowell and Storridge (PN W 124, 199, 228, 326, 150).