Leather Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Dodderhill
Historical Forms
- Letherenebruge 1229 Ch
- la Lethernebrugge 1300 Pat 18th
- Leathorne Bridge, Leatham Bridge 1635 QSR
Etymology
It is impossible to avoid the conclusion that the bridge must have acquired its distinctive name from some use of leather in some part of the original structure.