Milford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Laverstock
Historical Forms
- Meleford 1086 DB 1196 Cur 1249 FF t.Ed3 For
- Muleford 1236 Fees 1249 Ass
- Muleford Pychard 1268 Ass
- Mileford 1280 Orig
- Mulleford 1303 Ass
- Meleford juxta Sar' 1321 ib
- Mulleford Richard 1354 Ipm
- Melford Richard 1368 Pat
- Milford Richarde 1533–8 ECP
- Mivord 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
Milford is Meleford 1086 DB, 1196 Cur, 1249 FF, t. Ed 3For , Muleford 1236 Fees, 1249Ass , Muleford Pychard 1268Ass , Mileford 1280 Orig, Mulleford 1303Ass , Meleford juxta Sar '1321 ib., Mulleford Richard 1354 Ipm, Melford Richard 1368 Pat, Milford Richarde 1533–8 ECP, Mivord 1675 Ogilby. 'Ford by the mill.' Richard fil. Petri held the manor in 1198 (Fees). Milford was originally in Laverstock.Most of the district is now included within the bounds of the City of Salisbury.