Williford (Lane)
Other OS name in the Parish of Hermitage
Historical Forms
- Williforde Lane 1615 DuCo
- Williford Land 1650 ParlSurv
- Paddock at Williford, Willyford Lane & Willyford Road, Long Willyford, Willyford Md & Willyford Orchd 1840 TA
Etymology
, Williforde Lane 1615DuCo , Williford Land 1650ParlSurv ,Paddock at Williford , Willyford Lane & Willyford Road , Long Willyford , Willyford Md & Willyford Orchd 1840TA , v. wilig ' willow ' , ford ; the lane runs E - W between two small tributaries of R . Cam and a ford is marked 6 ″ where it crosses the more westerly stream .