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| HER Number: | MDV130966 |
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| Name: | Cheristow Farm, Hartland |
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Summary
Farmstead dates to at least the late 12th century, based on historical documentation, where it is recorded with a number of name variations. Tithe Map shows the farmstead comprising
a number of scattered buildings, a number of which appear to have been retained,
although the farm has been extended from the 20th century onwards.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 250 252 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS22NE |
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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
- FARMSTEAD (XII - 1150 AD to 1199 AD (Between))
Full description
South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.
Cheristow is depicted on the Tithe Map (plot 748); farmstead consists of two main buildings with an adjoining yard to east. Some smaller outbuilding structures shown between.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Late 19th century depiction of Cheristow largely matches the earlier Tithe Map depiction, except that a range of buildings has been added at the northern side of the yard, adjoining the existing building at the north-west and bordering the north and east sides of the yard. Some alteration to southern buildings shown.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 72 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Cheristow is recorded numerous times in historical documentation, including as 'Chircstoua' (1167), 'Cheirestowe' (1189), 'Cheristowe' (1301 and 'Churstowe'. Name may have links to the nearby chapel.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2107 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Cheristow is first referred to in 1167 as Chircstoua. There were 5 tenants in 1566.
Ordnance Survey, 2021, MasterMap 2021 (Cartographic). SDV364015.
The modern map shows some additional buildings / alterations since the 19th century map depictions; new buildings shown to the north-west and south-east of the farm.
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. 72. |
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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. 2107. |
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| SDV359954 | Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #130876 ] |
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| SDV364015 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap 2021. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 7 2021 12:13PM |
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