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Ilford Bridges

hamlet · Somerset

Old EnglishAI-generated

Ilford Bridges is a hamlet named after the ford where eels were found, with the addition of 'Bridges' likely referring to structures built over the river.

Word origins

Ilford
Old Englishford where eels are found(from æl "eel", ford "ford")
Bridges
Old Englishbridges