Germansweek
Major Settlement in the Parish of Germansweek
Historical Forms
- Wica 1086 DB
- Wyk Langeford 1285 FA
- Wyke Germyn 1458 FF
- Wykejarmen 1474 FF
- Germaneswyk 1468 Pat
- Germans Weeke 1699 Recov
- Jermans Week al. Weeke Langford 1728 Recov
- Langeford in 1242 (Fees 785)
Etymology
v. wic . The dedication of the church is to St Germanus of Auxerre, who is also commemorated at St Germans (Co). Wyk Langeford has reference to a manor in Germansweek held by Richard de Langeford in 1242 (Fees 785).