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Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Cofton Richards Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cofton Hackett

Historical Forms

  • Cofton Walteri 1309 FF
  • Corfton Richart 1431 FA
  • Walter 1256 Pat

Etymology

This estate was held by one Richard as early as 1166 (RBE) and by a Walter in 1256 (Pat).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement