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.

Kersford

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bridestowe

Historical Forms

  • Carsforda, Casforda 1086 DB
  • Carsford 1330 SR

Etymology

'Cress ford,' v. cærse .