Harford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Landkey
Historical Forms
- Bradeharpeford, Little Harpeford 1228 FF
- Hareford 1281 Ass
- Brodehertford, Parva Herpford 1285 FA
- Brodeherford juxta Barnastapel 1318 FF
- Litelhertford 1347 Orig
Etymology
This probably has the same history as Harpford infra 590, the meaning being 'highway ford,' v. herepæþ . The name may have referred to a ford over the Yeo here, about half-a-mile above the main road from South Molton to Barnstaple.