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HER Number:MDV16768
Name:Leworthy, Clawton

Summary

The Domesday settlement of Loveworth.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 322 011
Map Sheet:SS30SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClawton
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCLAWTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS30SW/25

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SETTLEMENT (VIII to XIII - 701 AD to 1300 AD (Between))

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Black Torrington in Early Times, 199,230,239 (Article in Monograph). SDV2105.

Leworthy was Loveworth in Domesday, and was held by Juhel of Totnes. Before the conquest it was held by Alured, or Aluered. In 1241, Testa de Nevil records that it was held of Reginald de Valletorta.

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. 199,230,239.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 30 2009 3:03PM