Harding Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Bedwyn
Historical Forms
- (in) haran dene 778 BCS225
- Haredone 1086 DB
- Haredena 1130 P
- Hareden(e) 1235 Fees 1270 For
- Over Harden, Nether Harden 1337 FF
- Harding al. Harden 1626 WIpm
Etymology
Harding Fm is (in ) haran dene 778 BCS 225, Haredone 1086 DB, Haredena 1130 P, Hareden (e )1235 Fees, 1270For , Harenden 1281, Hardene 1289Ass , Over Harden , Nether Harden 1337FF , Harding al. Harden 1626 WIpm. 'Boundary valley,' v. har , denu . The Anglo-Saxon form occurs as a boundary-mark in an OE charter.