Elford Closes
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretham
Historical Forms
- Elforde 1221 ElyA
- Eleford, Eldeford, Eldefordbrigge 1251 ElyCouch
Etymology
Elford Closes take name from Elforde 1221ElyA , Eleford , Eldeford , Eldefordbrigge 1251ElyCouch . Possibly Eldeford reveals the real origin of the name, viz. 'the old ford,' v. eald , ford . This must have been the ford and bridge where Akeman Street crossed the Ouse.