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.

Kershope Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Bewcastle

Historical Forms

  • Creshope Bryg 1398 Scotland
  • Cressopbrig 1516 LP
  • Carsopp brigg 1580 Border
  • Kirsopp brigg 1597 ib

Etymology

is Creshope Bryg 1398 Scotland, Cressopbrig 1516LP, Carsopp brigg 1580 Border, Kirsopp brigg 1597 ib .