Blachford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cornwood
Historical Forms
- Blacheorda, Blacheurde 1086 DB
- Blechewrth 1219 FF
- Uvereblachesuurthe, Nythereblachesworth' 1242 Fees771,795
- Overeblaccheworth(y), Nithereblaccheworth(y) 1303 FA
- Blayccheworthy 1520 BM
- Blachesworthi 1324 Ipm 1334 Ass
- Blachford oth. Blachworthy 1740 Recov
Etymology
'Blæcci 's or Blæcca 's worþig.' Cf. Bletchingley (Sr), Blachinglei DB, Blechingelegam 1210 RBE. For the interchange of ford and worthy , v. Introd. xxxv.