Somerford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cassington
Historical Forms
- Somerforde c.1230 Eynsh 1316 FA 1551–2 Survey
- Sumerford 1241–64 Eynsh
- Somerford 1297 CornAcc 1300 Ipm
Etymology
Somerford (lost) is Somerforde c. 1230 Eynsh, 1316 FA, 1551–2Survey , Sumerford 1241–64 Eynsh, Somerford 1297 CornAcc, 1300 Ipm. 'Ford used in summer.' The same name occurs in Ch, Gl and W.