"Burn Bridge" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Recorded as Burne Bridge in 1666. It is unclear if this refers to a burnt bridge, or a bridge over a burn (stream), in this case the Crimple Beck. As burn for a stream is uncommon in Yorkshire, the burnt bridge is more likely. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Burn Bridge}} Burn Bridge
  1. A village in Pannal and Burn Bridge parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE3051). Wikipedia link: Crimple Beck Categories (place): Places in England, Places in North Yorkshire, England, Villages in England, Villages in North Yorkshire, England
    Sense id: en-Burn_Bridge-en-name-AwLb~ePQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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