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Wyndford Mill

Other OS name in the Parish of Blymhill

Historical Forms

  • Molendinum de Waynford c.1290 Giffard
  • Waynford 1272 FF
  • Windford Mill 1583 WestonunderLizard 1833 O

Etymology

, Molendinum de Waynford c. 1290 Giffard, Waynford 1272 FF,Windford Mill 1583 Weston under Lizard to 1833 O , ' the fordsuitable for a waggon or cart ' from wægen ' cart ' and ford ' ford ' with myln ' mill ' .