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HER Number:MDV18895
Name:Bulkworthy Settlement

Summary

Bulkworthy was 'Buchesurda' in Domesday.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 394 141
Map Sheet:SS31SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBulkworthy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBULKWORTHY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS31SE/35

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SETTLEMENT (VIII to Late Medieval - 701 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times, 540,546,548,571,573 (Article in Monograph). SDV7713.

Bulkworthy was 'Buchesurda' in Domesday. It was held by Ansger the Breton of the Count of Mortain. Before the conquest it was held by Iric. Early descents given.


Harvey, H. H., 1952 - 1953, Abbot's Bickington and Bulkworthy, 103-4 (Article in Serial). SDV6283.

Was a Chapelry of Tor Abbey.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV6283Article in Serial: Harvey, H. H.. 1952 - 1953. Abbot's Bickington and Bulkworthy. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 25. Unknown. 103-4.
SDV7713Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 540,546,548,571,573.

Associated Monuments

MDV18894Related to: Stowford (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 14 2008 1:43PM