Gifford's Fm olim Stanley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Sampford
Historical Forms
- Stanleye 1321 FF
- Gifferd 1412 FA
- Stanle alias Giffords, Stanle alias Gyffards 1419,1443 IpmR
- Giffordes 1548 Pat
- Giffard 1281 FF
Etymology
Gifford's Fm olim Stanley (6″) is Stanleye 1321FF , Gifferd 1412 FA, Stanle alias Giffords , Stanle alias Gyffards 1419, 1443 IpmR, Giffordes 1548 Pat. Originally 'stone leah,' v. stan . Gifford 's from the family of William Giffard (1281 FF).