Lydford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cowfold
Historical Forms
- Lodeford 1373 SAC62,139
- Loodford 1659,1746 SAC62,143–5
- Lidford 1636 SAC60,55
Etymology
There is nothing but a cart-track here and the name is probably a compound of OE lad and ford. Hence 'ford carrying a track.' The name is apparently of late formation from ME lode , otherwise it would probably have yielded Ladford . The modern form is corrupt.
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Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Greatwick Fm
- Godshill Fm
- Oakendean
- Parkgate Fm
- Parkminster Fm
- Wallhurst Manor
- Woldringfold
- Birchen Ersh
- Longhouse Fm