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Low Gelt Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Brampton

Historical Forms

  • the Gelt Brigg 1617 Naworth
  • Gelt Bridge 1740 Boothby

Etymology

is the Gelt Brigg 1617 Naworth, Gelt Bridge 1740Boothby . Bridge over the river Gelt (supra ) .