Walmire
Early-attested site in the Parish of Croft
Historical Forms
- Walemire 12 Easby 13 1301 LS
- Walemur 1205 ChR, OblR
- Walmire 1316 Vill
Etymology
v. weala , myrr . The two forms with mur possibly indicate that the original final element was OE mor rather than ON myrr which later replaced it. 'Moor of the wealas.'