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Survey of English Place-Names

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Aveton Giffard

Major Settlement in the Parish of Aveton Giffard

Historical Forms

  • Aveton(e) 1086 DB 1242 Fees789 1259 Exon
  • Aveton(e) Giffard 1276 Ipm
  • Aveton(e) Jefford 1441 Moulton
  • Aventon 1239 Ch 1281 Ass 1510 Deed
  • Awton Gifford 1546 SR
  • Aveton Gifford al. Awton Gifford 1562 Deed

Etymology

'Farm by the river Avon' (supra 1). Walter Giffard held the manor in 1242 (Fees 769).