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HER Number:MDV16458
Name:Kersford

Summary

Kersford was possibly the site of a medieval estate mentioned in 1340

Location

Grid Reference:SX 845 989
Map Sheet:SX89NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCrediton Hamlets
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCREDITON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX89NW/26

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

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

'Kersford' shown on 19th century map as a group of buildings around an irregular shaped yard with a pump & a track running northwest to southeast on the eastern side.


Reichel, O. J., 1922, The Manor and Hundred of Crediton, 154, 158 (Article in Serial). SDV40070.

At Kersford, Crediton, the probable site of a medieval estate which was recorded in 1340 as being included in the Tithing which took its name from nearby Rudge Farm. Knights fees owed by the estate in 1598 are given.


Morton, R., 2006, Land south of Exeter Road, Crediton: Archaeological desk-based assessment and archaeological recording (Report - Assessment). SDV337718.

Kersford (Site 19) was possibly the site of a medieval estate recorded in 1340.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337718Report - Assessment: Morton, R.. 2006. Land south of Exeter Road, Crediton: Archaeological desk-based assessment and archaeological recording. Cotswold Archeological Trust Report. 06100. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV40070Article in Serial: Reichel, O. J.. 1922. The Manor and Hundred of Crediton. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 54. A5 Hardback. 154, 158.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4151 - Site of Proposed Tesco Store at Crediton

Date Last Edited:Jan 17 2007 10:01AM