Dunmow Ford olim Stratford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Dunmow
Historical Forms
- Stratforde(feld) 13th StJohn, Dunmow
- Stratford Brigg extra Dunmawe 1285 Ass
Etymology
Dunmow Ford olim Stratford is Stratforde (feld )13thStJohn , Dunmow , Stratford Brigg extra Dunmawe 1285Ass . This is the ford where the Stane Street crosses the Chelmer. v. stræt , ford .Cf. Stratfeld , Stretfeld (in Great Dunmow)13thDunmow .