Dreason (EN) / An Dreuson (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Cardinham
Hundred: 
West Wivelshire
Notes: 
there are numerous footbridges in the area, which may explain the name.
Elements: 

-on

Meaning: 
? suffix

an

Meaning: 
the

treus

Meaning: 
beyond
Elements notes: 
an 'the' + treus 'crossing' + -on suffix
Historic forms: 
Dreson Wood 1550, Dreson Downe c1570, Druson coome 1613.