Pilford Bridge
Other OS name in the Parish of Toft Newton
Etymology
, 1664Terrier , 1828 Bry , 1830 Gre , cf. Pillesfordholm e13, 1244MC , Pilfordeholm 1337 Cl ( v. holmr ) , Pilford brig close 1664Terrier , Pilford bridge close 1671–77, 1707Terrier , Pilford Lane 1707Terrier ; Pilfrey Bridge Close 1844TA ; the first el . is either OE pīl ' a stake, a pile ' or ON píll ' awillow ' , hence ' the ford marked by a pole or where willows grow ' , v. ford .