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.

Farford

Early-attested site in the Parish of Hartland

Historical Forms

  • Fairford 1332 DA
  • Furford, Ferford 1566 (id.)

Etymology

Mr Chope suggests that the 14th cent. form may be an error and the real meaning be 'further ford' with reference to Ford infra 78, which is nearer the town.