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.

Leeford

Early-attested site in the Parish of Brendon

Historical Forms

  • Leoford 1200 Cur 1209 Oliver
  • Lyweforda, Lewfordmede 1425 MinAcct

Etymology

The first element is probably OE  hlēow , 'shelter,' the place lying in a valley with high hills on either side.