Ferry Ho
Early-attested site in the Parish of Castor
Historical Forms
- Gonewade c.1150 Thorney
- Gunnewade in Castre 1330 QW
- aqua de Gonwade 1503 FF
- Gunworth Ferry 1702 Poll
- Gunwade Ferry 1791 Bridges 1826 G
Etymology
Ferry Ho corresponds in site to Gonewade c. 1150Thorney , Gunnewade in Castre 1330 QW, aqua de Gonwade 1503FF , Gunworth Ferry 1702 Poll, Gunwade Ferry 1791 Bridges, 1826 G.'Gunni 's ferry or ford,' v. wæd . Gunna is found as a pers. name among the Peterborough sureties (BCS 1130). It is of Scandinavian origin, v. Björkman, NP 56.