Waterford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bengeo
Historical Forms
- Waterford 1214 Cur 1248 Ass c.1315 Ch 1316 FF
- Watirford 1342 Ass
- Waterforde Hall 1563 DeedsEnrolled
- Streete 1650 Ct
Etymology
Waterford, Waterford Hall, Waterford Ho is Waterford 1214 Cur, 1248Ass , c. 1315 Ch, 1316FF , Watirford 1342Ass , Waterforde Hall 1563Deeds Enrolled , (Streete ) 1650Ct . The elements are self-explanatory but the exact meaning of the compound is uncertain. Was it so called in distinction from Stapleford about a mile and a half to the north because the river at this point was deeper?