Lyford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Lyford
Historical Forms
- (to) Linforda 944 BCS798 c.1200
- Linford 1032 KCD746 c.1200 DB 1086 Abingdon 13th
- Liford William Abingdon c.1240 Ass 1224–5
- Lif' Cecilie 1220 Fees
- Lifford' 1242–3 1252 Cl
- Liver 1761 Rocque
Etymology
'Ford where flax grows', v. līn , ford . The ford was possibly on the site of Lyford Bridge, over the R. Ock. The name is also referred to in the phrase oð linfordinga gemere 940 (c. 1200) BCS 761, v. Pt 3.