Chalford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Chalford
Historical Forms
- Chalford(e) c.1250 Berk 1300 Episc 1327 SR 1347 Rent 1598 Comm
- Chelkeford l.13 BGli
- Chalkford l.13 BGli 14 ECP
- Chaleford Ric2 Rent
- Chawlforde 1589 Dep
- Chawford 1634 FF 1643 BM
Etymology
'Chalk or limestone ford', v. cealc , ford , and cf. Chalford (O 102, 348) for similar names. Chalford is on the Oolite beds.