Chalk Ford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Buckfastleigh
Historical Forms
- Chelkeford 1474 Ct
- Chalkford gate 1571 DuCo
Etymology
There is no chalk here, but the forms are late and may possibly go back to an OE cealfloc (a ) ford , 'ford by the cal f enclosure.' Cf. Challock (K)æt cealflocan 833 BCS 412.