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Higher Washford Mill

Other OS name in the Parish of Astbury

Etymology

, cf. Lower Whashford 1593 JCJ , ' ford at awashing-place ' , v. wæsce , ford , cf. Wash Field , Wash Meadow & Wash Piece 1840TA . J . C J . informs me of a flint - washing industry at this mill , where the flow of water is strong . Perhaps here was Strongeford 301infra .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site