English Place-name Society

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.

Madford

Other OS name in the Parish of Hemyock

Historical Forms

  • Madresford 1281 Ass
  • Madeford 1400 Pat
  • Mudford 1635 Recov

Etymology

is Madresford 1281Ass , Madeford 1400 Pat,Mudford 1635Recov . Probably ' Mæþhere 's ford , ' v. Mackhamsupra 616 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement