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HER Number:MDV18906
Name:Little Torrington

Summary

Little Torrington was Torintona in Domesday.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 491 168
Map Sheet:SS41NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLittle Torrington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLITTLE TORRINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/70

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times, 536,537,541-543,545,553,554, 569, 571,574,579,582 (Article in Monograph). SDV7713.

Little Torrington was Torintona in Domesday. It was held by Richard of Baldwin the Sheriff. Before the conquest it was held by Edmar. Early descents of the manor given.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV7713Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 536,537,541-543,545,553,554, 569, 571,574,579,582.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 24 2007 12:53PM