Biddenham Ford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Biddenham
Historical Forms
- Reyford 1279 RH
- Forde 1279 RH
Etymology
The curious first form must be from ME attereyford for at there ey-ford , 'at the river-ford.' For such forms v. EPNs. v. æt . In Newn 155 this ford would seem to be referred to as Kyngesford .