Cotswold Stories
Why is Burford Called Burford?
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IN BRIEF
Burford comes from the Old English words burh, meaning a fortified settlement, and ford, meaning a river crossing.
1. THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
tEXThe name Burford combines two Old English words: burh, meaning a fortified settlement, and ford, meaning a shallow place where a river could be crossed. Together, they describe a settlement beside an important river crossing.
2. WHY IT MATTERS
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3. WHAT YOU CAN SEE TODAY
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PETER’S TOUR NOTES
When I bring guests here, I always try to show them something they might otherwise miss. This is where your own local observation, favourite view or tour story will appear.
Peter
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