English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Ensworthy

Early-attested site in the Parish of Gidleigh

Historical Forms

  • Avenysworthi 1330 SR
  • Avenesworth 1340 SR
  • Answorthy t.Hy8 FF

Etymology

The first element is doubtful. It may be the British pers. name Afan (Iolo MSS), Avan (NSB).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement