🌟 Interesting Facts About Aveton Gifford Devon

 1. Riverside Setting – Nestled at the head of the River Avon (or Aune) estuary, Aveton Gifford is built where the river is crossed by the A379 .

2. Name Origins – The name combines its river location ("Avon") and the Giffard family, Norman lords who received the manor after the Conquest .

3. Domesday Mentioned – In 1086, the area contained 41 households, ranking it among the larger 20% of settlements recorded in the Domesday Book .

4. Historic Parish – The church of St Andrew dates from around 1250, once featuring a distinctive “pepperpot” Norman tower .

5. Bombed in WWII – On 26 January 1943, the village and its church suffered an attack by German fighters. Only five houses escaped damage, and the church was heavily damaged. The church was rebuilt by 1957 .

6. Unique Font – St Andrew’s retains a rare 14th‑century granite font carved with grotesque faces—designed to ward off evil spirits .

7. Community-Owned Shop – After the last private shop closed in 2003, locals rallied to open a community-shop and post office in 2009, housed in a purpose-built timber frame building .

8. Natural Haven Nearby – Just half a mile away lies South Efford Marsh, a 17-hectare tidal nature reserve managed by Devon Wildlife Trust, known for saltmarsh habitat and birdlife such as kingfishers, oystercatchers, and otters .

9. Primary School Heritage – Built in 1867 on the site of the old workhouse, the school was expanded in 1991. Early students learned in iron‑framed desks and paid fees, with the cane used for discipline .

10. Part of Ancient Hundred – Aveton Gifford was within the medieval "hundred of Ermington," an administrative unit linking it to parishes like Modbury and Loddiswell until the 19th century .

Aveton Gifford blends rich medieval roots, wartime resilience, community spirit, and beautiful natural surroundings—making it one of South Devon’s most characterful villages.

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