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Survey of English Place-Names

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Willow Ford

Other OS name in the Parish of Upper Denton

Historical Forms

  • Weloford 1599 CWxi
  • Willeforde 1626 Boothby
  • Williford 1699 ib
  • Willoford 1777 NB

Etymology

is Weloford 1599 CW xi, Willeforde 1626Boothby , Williford 1699 ib., Willoford 1777 NB . Probably ' willow-ford , ' v. welig .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name