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Maidenford Weir

Other OS name in the Parish of Bere Regis

Historical Forms

  • Maidenford Water 1811 OS
  • Maiden Ford 1775 DROMap
  • Maidensford 1845 TA

Etymology

, Maidenford Water 1811 OS,Maiden Ford 1775DROMap , Maidensford 1845TA , ' ford frequentedby maidens ' , v. mægden , ford , cf. Maidenford D , Maidford Nth . Malthouse . Manor Ho ( site of ) , called 'the ancient seat of the Turbervilles ' in 1774 Hutch1 , at which date it was still standing .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement