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Helwith Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Horton in Ribblesdale

Historical Forms

  • Helworthe Brigge 1590 WillY
  • Hellith Bridge 1771 M

Etymology

, 1817 M , Helworthe Brigge 1590 WillY, Hellith Bridge 1771 M ; since this is a crossing of the R . Ribble , the name is clearly ' ford made with flag-stones ' , v. hella , vað , cf. Helwath, Helwith YN .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement