Cranford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Cranford St Andrew and St John
Historical Forms
- Craneford 1086 DB 1332 Ipm
- Cranneford 1208 Fees
- Cranford(a) c.1150 Ch 1267
- Esseby Cranford 1242 Fees
- Cramford 1205 Cur 1214 ClR
- Graneford 1314 Cl
- Cranesford 1328 Cl
- Esseby (1248 Cl)
Etymology
'Crane(s') or herons' ford.' Cf. Cranford (Mx). Esseby from the holding of Wm de Esseby (1248 Cl).