Marford was one of many fords across the River Lea. It was formerly a separate hamlet that stretched along Sheepcote Lane until in the 20th century it became part of Wheathampstead. 

One of the survivors from that earlier era is Marford Cottage, a timber-framed building that dates from the late 17th or early 18th century. 

One of the mills mentioned in the Domesday Book was nearby.

For further information about the Grade II listing of Marford Cottage, follow the link below to the English Heritage website.

http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1308063&searchtype=mapsearch