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Bridewell Springs

Other OS name in the Parish of Westbury

Historical Forms

  • Brudewelle 1341 Cor
  • Breddell Spring 1773 AandD
  • Briddle Spring 1830 Hoare

Etymology

[ bridəl ] ( 6 ″ ) is Brudewelle 1341Cor , Breddell Spring 1773 Aand D, Briddle Spring 1830 Hoare . Probably ' brides' spring , ' perhaps a fertility spring .