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HER Number:MDV16663
Name:Brexworthy, Bradworthy

Summary

The Domesday settlement of Brightensworth.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 286 132
Map Sheet:SS21SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBradworthy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBRADWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS21SE/505

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SETTLEMENT (XI to XII - 1001 AD to 1200 AD (Between))

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Black Torrington in Early Times, 238 (Article in Monograph). SDV2105.

Brexworthy, or Braceworthy was Brightensworth in Domesday. It also appears in the twelfth century Testa de Nevil.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2105Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Black Torrington in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 238.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 1 2009 1:58PM