Halford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Halford
Historical Forms
- Halchford, Halcford t.Hy1 Kenilworth
- Haleghford 1221 Ass
- Halchford, Halgeford, Alghford, Halgford 1232 ib
- Haleford 1176 France c.1200 AD 1231 Cl 1275 Wigorn 1278 Pat 1316 Ipm
- Haleford Roberti 1235 Fees
- Aleford 1316 Pat
- Halnford 1271 Wigorn
- Halleford 1306 Ass
- Halford 1329 Ipm 1438 ADiii 1544 LP
- Halford super Stoure 1394 FF
- Hawlforde 1563 FF
- Hawford 1576 S 1610 Speed 1689 FF
- Hawford al. Halford 1597 ib
- Hauford 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
'Ford by or near the healh or angle of land.' Cf. Halloughton Hall supra 17. Robert de Haleford held the manor in 1235 (Fees).