The Weir
Early-attested site in the Parish of Minsterworth
Historical Forms
- Mynstrewortheswere 1396 Works
- le Were 1415 1430 MinAcct
- Mynsterworthe were 1533 Glouc
Etymology
The Weir (lost), Mynstrewortheswere 1396 Works, 'la Were of Mynstreworth ' 1402 Pat, le Were 1415 ib, 1430MinAcct , Mynsterworthe were 1533 Glouc. v. wer . This weir in the Severn may be the same as that referred to in Duni (supra ).