Ashton Giffard
Early-attested site in the Parish of Codford St Peter
Historical Forms
- Aston 1242 Fees
- Ashton 1289 Ass
- Assh(e)ton juxta Heghtredebury 1305 Ass
- Assh(e)ton near Boyton 1327 Cl
- Assh(e)ton Giffard 1412 FA
- Eston Giffard 1279 Ass
- Aihston 1281 Ch
- Aisshton by Codeford 1362 Ipm
Etymology
'Ash-tree farm,' v. tun . Elias Giffard held the manor in 1242 (Fees).