English: Located in its namesake town, the stone Ivybridge dates to the 13th century and spans the river Erme in southern England's Devon County.

Before it officially became the third-generation Core processor, Intel's newest chip was known only by its internal codename, Ivy Bridge. That name inspired Rob Milstrey, an Intel engineer who worked on the chip design, to visit a historic ivy-covered bridge in southern England.

The 13th century stone bridge arches over the river Erme in Devon. According to local legend, it’s the first manmade landmark in the area and inspired the town name: Ivybridge.

"I walked across," said Milstrey, who is based in Folsom, Calif. "I looked for plaques or other documenting descriptions, but I didn't find anything."

Intel Free Press story: Connecting with a Real Ivy Bridge. Chip designer searches for meaning at a 13th century landmark.