Yelford

Yelford is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England, situated approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Oxford. It lies on the River Thames and is historically part of Berkshire.

The toponym "Yelford" is derived from the Old English "Gelford," meaning "yellow ford." This likely refers to a ford across the River Thames with yellowish gravel or sand.

Yelford is a small, rural community. The parish includes Yelford Manor, a historic building of note. Historically, agriculture has been a primary occupation of the inhabitants.

The village forms part of the Abingdon parliamentary constituency. It is located within the Vale of White Horse district. Information regarding population census and local governance can be found in publicly available official records.