Matford Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Frampton Cotterell
Historical Forms
- Matford 1221 Ass 1290,1301 Ipm
- Mattesfordesbrugge 1369 ib
Etymology
Matford Bridge, Matford 1221Ass (p), 1290, 1301 Ipm, Mattesfordesbrugge 1369 ib. This is probably of the same origin as Matford Bridge (ii, 207supra ), but distinct from it; 'ford used at mowing time' (v. mǣð ) or 'maidens' ford', v. mægð 1 , ford .