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HER Number:MDV14961
Name:Possible site of dovecote, Berry Pomeroy

Summary

A dovecote worth 2 shillings and 6 pence a year is mentioned in a survey of Berry Pomeroy dated 13 March 1292.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 838 623
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBerry Pomeroy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBERRY POMEROY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Medieval Deerpark surrounding Berry Pomeroy Castle

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/10/3
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DOVECOTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1896, The Domesday Hundreds, 367 (Article in Serial). SDV239267.


Whitley, H. M., 1915, Berry Pomeroy Castle, 286 (Article in Serial). SDV170169.

There is an extant survey of the lands and tenements of Henry de la Pomeroy in Berry, in the county of Devon, dated 13 March, 1292. At this date there was at Berry .. A dovecot worth 2 shillings 6 pence a year.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV170169Article in Serial: Whitley, H. M.. 1915. Berry Pomeroy Castle. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 47. 286.
SDV239267Article in Serial: Reichel, O. J.. 1896. The Domesday Hundreds. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 28. 367.

Associated Monuments

MDV9051Related to: Berry Pomeroy Castle (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 8 2019 6:05PM