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.

Baldham Bridge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Keevil

Historical Forms

  • Baldeham 1270 For
  • Baldenham 1289,1305 Ass c.1460 Rental 1744 Recov
  • Baldenham 1341 Rental
  • Baldenhamesbregge t.Ed3 For
  • Baldnam Bridge 1583 WMxxi

Etymology

Baldham Bridge is Baldeham 1270For (p), Baldenham 1289, 1305Ass (both p), c. 1460Rental , 1744Recov , Baldenham 1341Rental , Baldenhamesbregge t. Ed 3For , Baldnam Bridge 1583 WM xxi. 'Bealda 's ham(m).'

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement