Ditchford Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretton on Fosse
Historical Forms
- Dicforde 1086 DB
- Dicheford 1184 P 1402 Merton
- Dychford 1286 ib
- Dikeford 1184,1185 P
- Fraric de Dychesford 1221 Ass 1239 FF
- Dysceford Frary 1285 Ass
- Dichford Frary 1358 FF
- Dycheford Frary 1402 Merton
- Dycheford Fery 1542 CtRequests
- Middeldicheford 1272 Ass 1441 ADiii
- Niderdicford al. Niderdichfordfrary 1401 Cl
- Nedyrdychford 1407 Merton
- Agars Ditchford 1657 FF
Etymology
The ford is probably the one where Fosse Way crosses Paddle Brook. Cf. Ditchford (PN Wo 98). Fraric de Dichford held the manor in 1221 (Ass ). No connection of an Agar with the place has been found.