Washford Pits
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirtlington
Historical Forms
- Wasreford early13th AD
- Washeford 1422,1476–7 Rental
- Whassheforde 1470–1 CourtR
- Washford 1591 Survey
Etymology
Washford Pits (6″) takes name from Wasreford early 13th AD, Washeford 1422, 1476–7Rental , Whassheforde 1470–1CourtR , Washford 1591Survey . The first element is (ge)wæsc, 'overflow of water,' second element 'ford.' The same name occurs in Devon (PN D 397).