Maidford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Norton
Historical Forms
- maʒþe ford 931 BCS672 14th
- Madeford 1773 AandD
Etymology
Maidford is maʒþe ford 931 (14th) BCS 672, Madeford 1773 A and D. The first element is probably OE mægþe , 'mayweed.'Cf. Mayfield (PN Sx 381).