Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Faringdon within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Faringdon.-- market town with ry. sta., Great Faringdon par., Berks, 13 miles W. of Abingdon and 70 miles NW. of London; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank, 1 newspaper. Market-day, Tuesday; has trade in bacon, corn, sheep, and cattle; in vicinity is Faringdon House. Faringdon Hill commands a view of parts of Oxford, Gloucester, and Wilts.