Fatherford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Okehampton and Okehampton Hamlets
Historical Forms
- Foddreford 1296 Rowe
- Foderford 1340 SR
- Foddyrford 1361 Ass
Etymology
The first element is probably OE foðer , 'load, cartload,' the meaning being a ford over which a cartload could pass. Cf. Barford (PN BedsHu 50).
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Yes Tor
- Pudson
- Vellake Corner
- Alfordon
- Bowerland
- Chichacott
- Fowley
- Glendon
- Halstock
- High Willhays
- Kigbeare
- Meldon