Fordon
Major Settlement in the Parish of Hunmanby
Historical Forms
- Fordun(e), Forduna 1086 DB 12th 1160–76 YCh 1331 Ch
- Fordon(e) 12th,13th Bridl 1270 Ebor 1610 Speed
- Fordoun 1297 LS
Etymology
'In front of the hill,' from OE fore 'in front of' and dun. The village is approached by a deep valley which at Fordon divides into two arms, one on each side of a steep hill at the foot of which Fordon stands. For the name-type cf. Withernsea, Beeford supra 26, 76.
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- North Dale and West Dale
- Cansdale Farm
- Castle Hill
- Crook Lane
- Hill Farm
- Holme Flat
- Mill Field
- North Moor
- Sud Hill
- Wan Dale