Old Stratford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cosgrove
Historical Forms
- Westratford 1278 Seld13
- Forstratford 1330 FA 1361 Cl
- Oldstratford 1498,1503 ADiii
- Oldstretford 1523 SR
Etymology
Old Stratford is Westratford 1278 Seld 13, Forstratford 1330 FA, 1361 Cl, Oldstratford 1498, 1503 AD iii, Oldstretford 1523SR . This is the part of the town of Stony Stratford that lies west of Stony Stratford (Bk), across the Ouse. Forstratford , perhaps because it lies on Watling Street in front of Stony Stratford.