Driffield, Gloucestershire

Driffield is a village and civil parish in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated east-south-east of Cirencester. The parish includes the village of Harnhill. In 2021 the parish had a population of 173.

History

The name "Driffield" means 'Dirty open land' or possibly, 'stubbly open land'. Driffield was recorded in the Domesday Book as Drifelle. On 1 April 1935 the parish of Harnhill was abolished and merged with Driffield.