English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Alderford Hall, Alderford Mill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sible Hedingham

Historical Forms

  • Alreforda 1086 DB
  • Alreford 1262 StJohn
  • Alderforde strete alias Aldermanstrete 1530 Ct
  • Alderford Myll 1547 HarlR
  • Alfordmylles, Alford Mille 1547 HarlR

Etymology

Alderford Hall (local), Alderford Mill (6″) is Alreforda 1086 DB, Alreford 1262StJohn , Alderforde strete alias Aldermanstrete 1530Ct , Alderford Myll 1547HarlR , Alfordmylles , Alford Mille 1547HarlR . v. alor , ford .

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