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HER Number:MDV18675
Name:Lower Aylescott, West Down

Summary

Lower Aylescott was 'Eilevescote' in Domesday Book. It was held by Drogo of the Bishop of Coutances.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 525 416
Map Sheet:SS54SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWest Down
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWEST DOWN

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54SW/43

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (VIII to Late Medieval - 701 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Braunton in Early Times, 393, 459 (Article in Monograph). SDV73922.

Lower Aylescott was Ailesuescota in Domesday. It was held by Drogo of the Bishop of Coutances. Before the Conquest it was held by two brothers in parage.


Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon, 12 (Report - Assessment). SDV340799.

'Eilevescote' in Domesday Book. Other details: Part of site 90.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV340799Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 05.06. A4 Stapled + Digital. 12.
SDV73922Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Braunton in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 393, 459.

Associated Monuments

MDV37980Parent of: Barn at Lower Aylescott, West Down (Monument)
MDV74478Parent of: Barn at Lower Aylescott, West Down (Monument)
MDV74477Parent of: Lower Aylescott Linhay, West Down (Monument)
MDV31184Parent of: Lower Aylescott, West Down (Building)
MDV31185Parent of: Outbuildings at Lower Aylescott, West Down (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4404 - Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of Proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon

Date Last Edited:Sep 25 2008 9:08AM