Clifferdine Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rendcomb
Historical Forms
- boscum de Cliffordeham 1171–83 AC
- Cliffordeam Ric1 Ch 1372
- Cliffordham J Monast
Etymology
Clifferdine Wood, 1830 M, boscum de Cliffordeham 1171–83 AC, Cliffordeam Ric 1 (1372) Ch, Cliffordham J Monast. 'Homestead or meadow near Clifford , that is, 'ford near the bank', v. clif , ford , hām or hamm . There is still a ford across the Churn below the steep bank of Clifferdine Wood (144–014113).