West Farndon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Woodford cum Membris
Historical Forms
- Ferendon(e) 1086 DB 1269 Ipm
- Ferendon juxta Wodeford 1394 Ass
- Ferendun c.1200 Wardon
- Westfarindon 1275 RH
- Faryndon juxta Hynton 1294 Ass
- Faryndon 1316 FA
- Farndon 1284 FA
- Westfarndon 1300 Ipm
- Westfarndon juxta Byfeld 1330 QW
Etymology
West Farndon is Ferendon (e )1086 DBet freq to 1269 Ipm, Ferendon juxta Wodeford 1394Ass , Ferendun c. 1200 Wardon, Westfarindon 1275 RH, Faryndon juxta Hynton 1294Ass , Faryndon 1316 FA, Farndon 1284 FA, Westfarndon 1300 Ipm, Westfarndon juxta Byfeld 1330 QW. 'Bracken hill,' v. fearn , dun . West to distinguish from East Farndon infra 113.