Welford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Welford
Historical Forms
- Wellesford 1086 DB
- Welleford(ia), Welleforde 1155–8 Ch 1329 ADiv 1483
- Welliford 1235 Fees
- Weleford 1166 P 1201 Cur 1223 ClR
- Welford 1347 Cl
- Wileford 1200 Cur 1222 Bracton
Etymology
'Ford by the spring or stream,' v. wielle , ford .