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Survey of English Place-Names

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Durfold Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Warnham

Historical Forms

  • Durvell 1823 G
  • atte Derefolde a.1330 Bodl279

Etymology

Durfold Fm is Durvell (1823 G), and was the home of Richard atte Derefolde (a. 1330Bodl 279), v. deor , fald .

Dervall's Gill(6″) probably preserves the local pronunciation of the name.