Widbrook
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bradford on Avon
Historical Forms
- Wyggebrok 1279 Ass 1281 ib
- Wygebrok 1327 SR
- Wygbrooke 1439 MinAcct
- Widbrook 1773 AandD
Etymology
Widbrook is Wyggebrok 1279Ass (p), 1281 ib., Wygebrok 1327SR (p), Wygbrooke 1439MinAcct , Widbrook 1773 A and D. Probably 'Wicga 's brook' (v. broc ), with common variation between g and d at a later date.