Barford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Barford
Historical Forms
- Bereforde 1086 DB
- Bereford(e) 1176 P 1547 Monast
- Berefort 1123 Warwick
- Berford 1316,1335 Ipm
- Bareford 1535 VE
- Barford al. Bardford al. Bradford 1605,1652 FF
- Bradford 1603 ib
- Bearfoote 1576 S
- Barfott al. Barford 1580 FF
- Barford al. Barvord 1606 ib
Etymology
The most probable meaning is 'ford which can carry a load of corn,' v. PN BedsHu 50, s. n. Barford.