Hernaford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Harberton
Historical Forms
- Herneford 1285 FA 1347 Ipm
- Hurneford 1244 FF 1303 FA 1330 SR
Etymology
The first element is OE hyrne, 'corner, angle,' perhaps referring to its position in the southeast corner of the parish. It is not clear what 'ford' is referred to. It may be the ford to the north now called Harbertonford.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Beenleigh
- Belsford
- Crowdy Mill
- Dorsely
- Great Englebourne
- Hazard
- East and West Leigh
- Rolster, Rolster Bridge