Stafford Park
suburban area · Telford and Wrekin
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Stafford Park is named after the town of Stafford, which means 'ford for cattle'. The 'park' element refers to an area of enclosed land, possibly for hunting or recreation.
Word origins
- Stafford
- Old EnglishFord for cattle(from stæf "staff, pole", ford "ford")
- Park
- Old EnglishEnclosed area(from parruc "enclosure, park")