English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Burn Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Pannal

Historical Forms

  • Burne bridge 1666 Hrg
  • Burnt bridge 1770 EnclA

Etymology

, Burne bridge 1666 Hrg, Burnt bridge 1770EnclA , ' burnt bridge ' ( v. brende , brycg ) ; £ 2 was paid for timber for it in 1666 Hrg .