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Summary

Deserted site dating from at least the early-mid 14th century, based on documentary evidence. Appears to have remained in use into the early 20th century but was deserted by the later 20th century. Surveyed in 2008 and 2015. Also called 'Kingseat or Kingsett.'

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of buildings at the deserted Kingset Farm, Walkhampton, which has early medieval origins

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX56NE384
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1463396
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/345

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• DESERTED SETTLEMENT (First mentioned, XIV to Early 20th Century - 1330 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

'Kingsetts' is depicted on the Tithe Map; 999 on the Walkhampton Apportionment. Three main buildings shown.

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Kingseat or Kingset' depicted on the late 19th century historic map. Two further buildings have been added since the Tithe Map depiction, to the east of the original three. Also, it's possible that the farmhouse on the northern side of the farm has been extended.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

As the late 19th century historic map; farm appears to still be in use at this time.

Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 245 (Monograph). SDV1312.

Kingse(a)t is recorded as ‘Kyngessete’ in 1330 and ‘Kynggissete’ in 1337.

Haynes, R. G., 1966-1969, Ruined Sites on Dartmoor, 52 plan, 14/3/1967 (Un-published). SDV150434.

Kingset Farm. Substantial ruin of a modern farm on a medieval site. House and outbuildings date from the 19th century, with the exception of the shippon at the east end of the yard. Pig styes and possible dog kennel.

Newman, P., 1993, A Mortarstone at Keaglesborough (Article in Serial). SDV232466.

A mortarstone had been built into an enclosure wall at Kingsett near the probable site of a documented 16th century 'knocking mill' called 'Keigelles borowe mylles'.

Gerrard, S., 1993-2010, Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report, (2002) (Report - non-specific). SDV145710.

A range of standing drystone buildings. Considered under the Monument Protection Programme but not recommended for scheduling.

Newman, P., 1994, Tinners and Tenants on South-West Dartmoor: a case study in landscape history, 211-12 (Article in Serial). SDV340414.

Only farm to have remained occupied into the 20th century. Abandoned 1925 with all other farms having been absorbed into it by 1900.

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(10/01/2008) Kingset or Kingsent Farm. The roofless ruins of the farmhouse, outbuildings and yards of the settlement survive in good order. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.

Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.

White, P., 2013, Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads (Un-published). SDV352501.

Kingset included on list. No further information provided.

Welch, B. + Welch, T., 2015, Kingsett Farm (Plan - measured). SDV363060.

Survey of the farm remains carried out in 2015.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds

• FDV7596 - MORTAR STONE (XVI to Post Medieval - 1501 AD to 1750 AD)

Associated Events

• EDV8111 - Plane table survey of Kingsett Farm
• EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

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