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Survey of English Place-Names

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Forde Abbey Fm, Forde Bridge, Forde Grange

Other OS name in the Parish of Thorncombe

Historical Forms

  • Hymindesforde' 1343 Ch
  • Ford Grange 1811 OS

Etymology

( 1841TA , ' the bridge of Forde called Hymindesforde '1343 Ch ) ( Ford Grange 1811 OS ) , all named from Forde Abbey supra ; Hymindes - is obscure , but may be a surname .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement