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Lady Bridge, Lady Bridge Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Cheadle

Historical Forms

  • þe Ladie Bridge 1587 Earw
  • Ladies Bridge 1671 ib

Etymology

, 1831 Bry , þe Ladie Bridge 1587 Earw, Ladies Bridge 1671 ib , ' lady's bridge ' , v. hlǣfdige , brycg , cf. Lady Brook 30supra .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name