Spirewell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wembury
Historical Forms
- Spirewell 1238 Ass
- Spirewylle 1381 Exon
- Spurewille 1333 SR
Etymology
The first element is probably the word spire (OE spīr ), for which the NED gives a meaning 'reeds, sedges,' found in SW dialects.