Widford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Widford
Historical Forms
- Wideford(e) 1086 DB t.Hy2 Ch 1330 FF 1402
- Widiford 1205 FF 1212 RBE
- Wydiford 1302,1315 ib
- Wedeford(e) 1346 FF 1388 ADiii
- Wydforde 1428 FA
- Widford Street 1676 S
Etymology
Probably 'withy ford.' The village stands rather high and must have taken its name from some ford over the River Rib in the valley below.