Quatford. A parish in the liberties of Bridgnorth, a curacy, in the exempt jurisdiction of Bridgnorth. 86 houses, 411 inhabitants. 2 miles south-east of Bridgnorth. Quatford is a parish and manor. In the beautiful village of the same name lies the lordship of the Hay, anciently the seat of the Bruyns and Otleys, – now belonging to the Hon. Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, brother of the Earl of Liverpool. Quatford is held with Erdington.
Source: The Shropshire Gazetteer, with an Appendix, including a Survey of the County and Valuable Miscellaneous Information, with Plates. Printed and Published by T. Gregory, Wem, 1824