Historical Geography information for Bridgwater, Somerset, England
| Place Name | Bridgwater |
| Description | Note spelling. Name may come from the Old English brycg (gang plank) or Old Norse bryggja (quay). In the Domesday Book the town is listed as Brugie. After the Norman invasion the land was given to Walter of Douai,hence becoming known variously Brugg-Walter eventually corrupted to Bridgwater. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Bridgwater |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93031 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092090 |
British Surname Clusters | Hill | Hill |