English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Stafford Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ifield

Historical Forms

  • Stereford 1327 SR
  • Sterreford 1332 SR
  • Sterford 1342 FF

Etymology

Stafford Ho (6″) was probably the home of Felicia de Stereford (1327 SR) or Sterreford (1332 SR) and Peter de Sterford (1342 FF). The first element is OE  stēor , 'steer, bullock.' v. ford .