Tilesford Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Throckmorton
Historical Forms
- Tuwelesbrugge 1229 Ch
- Tylesford 1634 QSR
- Tiles Hall 1892 Kelly
Etymology
There is very little to go upon here, but comparison with the forms of Tilsworth (PN BedsHu 133) suggests that the original name was þȳfeles -brycg , 'the bridge of one Thyfel,' a name the existence of which can well be assumed from the evidence set forth for Tilsworth.