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Hr Bridewell & Lr Bridewell, Bridewell Bottom

Other OS name in the Parish of Hawkchurch

Historical Forms

  • Bridewell Cops 1769 DROMap
  • Bridwell 1811 OS
  • Hr Bridles Grd & Lt Bridles Grd 1842 TA

Etymology

, Bridewell Cops 1769DROMap ,Bridwell 1811 OS, Hr Bridles Grd & Lt Bridles Grd 1842TA , v. bridewell .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement