Halford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sampford Courtenay
Historical Forms
- Herpeford 1242 Fees784
- Herpford 1303 FA
- Herford 1428 FA
Etymology
Halford seems to be identical with Herpeford 1242 Fees 784, Herpford 1303 FA, Herford 1428 FA. If so, the name is identical with Harpford infra 590, i.e. 'ford by the herepæð.' There is a road here but not a main one.