Whitford Lane
Early-attested site in the Parish of Mitcham
Historical Forms
- Witford 1086 DB
- Wicford 1199 FF
- Wikeford(e) 1200 Cur 1219 FF 1241 Ass
- Wikford 1229 FF
- Wycford 1242 Fees
- Wickford 1279 Ass 1650 ParlSurv
- Wykford c.1280 BM
- Wingford Lane c.1745 RocqueSurv
Etymology
Whitford Lane (6″) preserves the name of the old manor of Witford 1086 DB, Wicford 1199 FF (p), Wikeford (e )1200 Cur, 1219 FF, 1241Ass , Wikford 1229 FF, Wycford 1242 Fees (p), Wickford 1279Ass , 1650ParlSurv , Wykford c. 1280 BM, Wingford Lane c. 1745 RocqueSurv. 'Ford by the wic.'