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| HER Number: | 29453 |
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| Name: | GODOLPHIN - Medieval settlement |
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Summary
The settlement of Godolphin is first recorded in 1166 when it spelt "Wotolta".
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 29453
Monument Type(s):
- SETTLEMENT (First mentioned, Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full description
The settlement of Godolphin is first recorded in 1166 when it spelt "Wotolta" (b2). The name is Cornish and contains the element go meaning 'slight, sub' (applied as a prefix) and an unknown second part (b3). Godolphin Hall is still occupied. The name has also been applied to Godolphin Cross, a C19 settlement.
Desmond, S., 2008, A Draft Conservation Plan for the Gardens at Godolphin (Report). SCO27667.
<1> Gover, JEB, 1948, Place-Names of Cornwall, 490 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3402.
<2> Institute Of Cornish Studies, 1987, Place-Names Index (Bibliographic reference). SCO3621.
<3> Padel, OJ, 1985, Cornish Place-Name Elements, 105, 265 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4064.
Sources / Further Reading
| --- | SCO27667 - Report: Desmond, S.. 2008. A Draft Conservation Plan for the Gardens at Godolphin. Devon and Cornwall. |
| [1] | SCO3402 - Bibliographic reference: Gover, JEB. 1948. Place-Names of Cornwall. 490. |
| [2] | SCO3621 - Bibliographic reference: Institute Of Cornish Studies. 1987. Place-Names Index. |
| [3] | SCO4064 - Bibliographic reference: Padel, OJ. 1985. Cornish Place-Name Elements. 105, 265. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO1986 - Godolphin Estate
- ECO4791 - A Draft Conservation Plan for the Gardens at Godolphin
Related records
| 29453.20 | Parent of: GODOLPHIN - Medieval chapel (Monument) |
| 29453.10 | Parent of: GODOLPHIN - Medieval house, Post Medieval house (Building) |
| 29453.30 | Parent of: GODOLPHIN - Medieval/ Post Medieval garden (Landscape) |
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