English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Salford

Major Settlement in the Parish of Salford

Historical Forms

  • Saleford 1086 DB 1156 P 1302 FA
  • Seleford 1198 Fees9
  • Salleford 1220 LS
  • Salford 1247 Ass
  • Shalford 1276 Ass
  • Sawford 1610 Speed 17th BHRSviii.157
  • Salford al. Sawford c.1650 Linc
  • Sarford c.1750 Strip

Etymology

'Willow-ford' v. sealh , ford .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site