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HER Number: | MDV17030 |
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Name: | Roborough Manor |
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Summary
Domesday Manor of Ruaberga. In 1535 the manor of Roborough is mentioned among properties held by the Prior and convent of Tavistock Abbey as distinct from those retained by the Abbot.
Location
Grid Reference: | SS 57 17 |
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Map Sheet: | SS51NE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Roborough |
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District | Torridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | ROBOROUGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS51NE/25
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MANOR (VIII to Post Medieval - 701 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Fremington in Early Times, 497,501-503,508-509,519,538,544, 545,575,577,584 (Article in Monograph). SDV20648.
Roborough, or Ruaberga. Early descents and ownership of the manor are given.
Finberg, H. P. R., 1947-1949, The Manor of Roborough, 241 (Article in Serial). SDV230.
In 1535 the manor of Roborough is mentioned among properties held by the Prior and convent of Tavistock Abbey as distinct from those retained by the Abbot. It had been a thegn-land acquired by the Abbot of Tavistock between 1066 and 1086, and it was mentioned in a register, drawn up in 1375, detailing the property held by the Abbot. It is not to be confused with the Roborough which Finberg identifies with the Manor of Morwell, also abbey property.
Oliver, M. F. C., 1951, Roborough. Its Manors and Bartons, 240-246 (Article in Serial). SDV232.
Domesday Manor of Ruaberga was held by the Saxon Ulveva in the time of King Edward. Given to the Bishop of Coutances at the conquest and held of him by Drogo. Descents of ownership and history of the manor.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV20648 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Fremington in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 497,501-503,508-509,519,538,544, 545,575,577,584. |
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SDV230 | Article in Serial: Finberg, H. P. R.. 1947-1949. The Manor of Roborough. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 23. 241. |
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SDV232 | Article in Serial: Oliver, M. F. C.. 1951. Roborough. Its Manors and Bartons. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 83. A5 Hardback. 240-246. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | May 4 2006 2:34PM |
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