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| HER Number: | MDV130958 |
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| Name: | Henstridge deserted settlement, Hartland |
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Summary
Medieval settlement first recorded in the early-mid 13th century, but only occupied by four people in the 14th century; it was abandoned by the mid-16th century. Some remains shown on historic maps.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 240 191 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS21NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Hartland |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HARTLAND |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- DESERTED SETTLEMENT (XIII - 1201 AD to 1299 AD (Between))
Full description
South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments, Plot 2129 (Cartographic). SDV359954.
Henstridge shown on Tithe Map with one small rectangular building aligned east-west within main enclosure.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Appears unchanged from the Tithe Map depiction.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
No building shown on this map and area appears to be mainly tree-filled.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 78 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Henstridge Wood is recorded as 'Hengstrugge' in 1281 Assize Rolls. 'Hengstridge' in 1566.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2012 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
There were four tenants at Henstridge in the 14th century, but none by 1566. Only a small building was present within plot 2129 on the c. 1842 Tithe Map. It was first recorded in 1281 as Hengstrugge. Enclosures still depicted on modern mapping.
Ordnance Survey, 2021, MasterMap 2021 (Cartographic). SDV364015.
Modern mapping shows remains of enclosure in Henstridge Wood.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV1312 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. A5 Hardback. 78. |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. 2012. |
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| SDV359954 | Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. Plot 2129. |
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| SDV364015 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap 2021. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #130860 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 1 2021 3:20PM |
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