Historical Geography information for Swimbridge, Devon, England
| Place Name | Swimbridge |
| Description | Swimbridge (historical spelling: Swymbridge) is a village in the English county of Devon. It is 4 miles south-east of Barnstaple. The name Swimbridge originates from the clergyman Sawin Birige. Sawin was a founder of a chapelry at Swymbridge in Anglo-Saxon times. Sawin held lands around the village and the lands were known as Birige. The village is also famed as the home of the Rev. John "Jack" Russell who first bred Parson Jack Russell terriers. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Swimbridge |
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93402 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 4:31:58 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092511 |
British Surname Clusters | Warren | Warren |