Stowford Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stanton St John
Historical Forms
- Stauuorde 1086 DB
- Stoforde 1221–9 Os 1349 Ipm
- Stovord 1254–5 RH 1324 Ch
- Staford 1254–5 RH
- Stouford c.1298 Eynsh 1338 BC c.1444
- Stouweford 1338 BC c.1444
- Stouforde 1352 Cl
- Staynford 1324 Ch
Etymology
'Stony ford,' OE stān-ford. Cf. PN W 124, 228.