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Anthony Strefford
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Anthony | Report | 1 Jul 2007 15:33 |
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Hi, The family name Strefford has a hamlet named after it some few miles north of Craven Arms, Shropshire, located just off the A49. A study was carried out of places in Shropshire whose place-name ended in the element '-ford'. The ford place-names, along with other English place-names, were given at a time when English had become the main language in use in Shropshire - probably in the late seventh and early eighth centuries. Since f'ord' remains in use as a place-name element to the present day, these '-ford' names could have been given at any time since the mid-seventh century, but not earlier. Provided the place-name is topographic, then it indicates that the ford from which the settlement was named was in use when the name was given. This information is part of a study coducted by a Susan Laflin, to whom I am most grateful. You can find more information, and maps on the website through ASK.com: Shropshire Place-names ending in 'ford'. Roman Roads and Ford Place-names in Shropshire. MultiMap.com Strefford, Shropshire. On one of the maps you will find Strefford 'Ford' and Strefford 'Wood' Hope this is of interest. Regards, Tony Strefford |
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