Weare Gifford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Weare Gifford
Historical Forms
- Wera 1086 DB
- Were 1219 Ass 1290 Ch
- Weregiffarde 1328 Exon
- Ware 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
v. wer . The place lies by the river Torridge. The Giffard family is first mentioned in connexion with the place in 1219 (Ass ).