Bradley Cross
hamlet · Somerset
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Bradley Cross refers to a crossroads in the area known as Bradley. 'Brad' means broad, and 'lēah' means meadow or clearing. The 'Cross' indicates a crossroads.
Word origins
- Brad
- Old EnglishAttestedBroad(from brād "Broad")
- ley
- Old EnglishAttestedMeadow, clearing(from lēah "Meadow, clearing")
- Cross
- Old EnglishAttestedCrossroads(from cros "Crossroads")