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.

Goldie Brook Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Shareshill

Historical Forms

  • Goldybridge 1755 Bowen
  • Goodybridge e18th Terrier

Etymology

, Goldybridge 1755 Bowen, Goodybridge e18thTerrier , ' island of land where marsh marigolds grow ' , from golde ' marigold ' , and ēg ' an island ' , with brōc ' brook ' and later brycg ' bridge ' .