Sherford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sherford
Historical Forms
- Scireford c.1050 KCD926
- Sirefort 1086 DB
- Shireford(e) 1281 Ass 1291 Tax
- Shireford(e) Prioris 1306 Ipm
- Schireford, Shyrford 1312 BM
Etymology
A compound of OE scir, 'clear, bright,' and ford. The manor was held by Plympton priory.