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Survey of English Place-Names

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Gang Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Great Cheverell

Historical Forms

  • Gangbrugge 1513 Ct
  • Gangebrydge 1542 WinchColl

Etymology

is Gangbrugge 1513Ct , Gangebrydge 1542WinchColl . The stream is of the tiniest and the phrase probably denoted a plank - bridge . Cf. le Gangstighe c. 1220Wilton , probably used of a narrow path .