Rudford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Rudford
Historical Forms
- Rvdeford 1086 DB
- Rudeford(e) 1086,1138–1189 Glouc 1221 Ass 1287 et freq
- Rudford(e) 1535 VE 1659 ParlSurv
- Rodeford(e) 1086–1234 Glouc 1287 Ass 1291 Tax 1437 IpmR
- Ruddeford 1221,1248 Ass
- Ruford 1300 Heref
Etymology
'Ford amongst the reeds', v. hrēod , ford , cf. Rodford (68supra ).It refers to an unbridged crossing of the Leadon near the church.