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Survey of English Place-Names

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Harnham Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Harnham

Historical Forms

  • pontem de Ayleswad', Eleswade 1255 RH
  • Ayleswade 1279 Ass 1300 Ipm
  • Aileswadebrigge 1348 Cor
  • Ayleswaterbrigg 1413 StNicholas
  • Aylyswade brigge nowe called Harnham brigge by newe Salisbury 1471 Trop
  • Aylesford Bridge 1618 WMxxii

Etymology

Harnham Bridge (6″) was formerly pontem de Ayleswad ', Eleswade 1255 RH, Ayleswade 1279Ass , 1300 Ipm, Aileswadebrigge 1348Cor , Ayleswaterbrigg 1413 StNicholas, Aylyswade brigge nowe called Harnham brigge by newe Salisbury 1471 Trop, Aylesford Bridge 1618 WM xxii. 'Ægel 's ford,' v. wæd . Cf. Aylesbury (PN Bk 145).

Places in the same Parish