Sandford St Martin
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sandford St Martin
Historical Forms
- Sanford 1086 DB 1273 Os
- Saunforde 1225–6 WellsR
- Saunford 1246–7 Ass 1278–9 RH
- Saunford, Sanford 1258 Os
- Saunford' 1268 Ass
- Sandford 1240 Os 1316 FA 1320 Ch 1350 Cl
- Samford 1270 Ch
- Santford 1341 Cl 1389,1413 Os
Etymology
'Sandy ford.' St Martin from the church dedication. Cf. Sandford on Thames.