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HER Number: | MDV19414 |
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Name: | Butlas Farmstead |
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Summary
Butlas farmstead was mentioned in the 13th century and may have been part of a small hamlet in the 18th and early 19th century
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 554 546 |
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Map Sheet: | SX55SE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Brixton |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIXTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SE/34
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (Early Medieval to XVI - 1066 AD to 1600 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'Butlass' farmstead is shown on 19th century map as a group of farm buildings around several irregular shaped yards and surrounded by small orchards.
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Plympton in Early Times, 267,283,301 (Article in Monograph). SDV161480.
Butlas farm in Brixton is the probable approximate site of a medieval estate recorded as Botesforda in the Domesday survey. An account of its possession in the 13th century is given.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 250 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Butlas was mentioned as 'Plethameston' in a deed of 1250 and 'Pledmeston' in 1300. It was 'Buttelers' in 1504 and a Richard Butler was living in the parish in 1525.
Exeter Archaeology, 2000, Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams, 2, 13 (Report - Assessment). SDV324147.
The estate of Botesforda is interpreted as Battisford at NGR SX57255485. Butlas farmstead was named Plethameston in 1250.
Scott Wilson, 2006, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement, Site B3 (Report - Assessment). SDV340472.
Late 18th century map evidence suggests the farm once formed a small hamlet but no visible evidence survives. The existing farm buildings are all of post medieval date.
Jack, S. + Steadman, S., 2007, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage, Table 9.4 (Report - Assessment). SDV340474.
South Hams District Council, 2008, Conversion of Barns to Three Dwellings at Butlass Farm, 07/0849/08 (Planning Application). SDV340596.
Proposal for the barns situated to the west of the farmhouse at Butlas Farm to be converted into three residential units. Other details: Plans.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV1312 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. A5 Hardback. 250. |
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SDV161480 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Plympton in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 267,283,301. |
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SDV324147 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2000. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams. Exeter Archaeology Report. 00.69. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2, 13. |
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SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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SDV340472 | Report - Assessment: Scott Wilson. 2006. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement. Scott Wilson Report. D108531. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site B3. |
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SDV340474 | Report - Assessment: Jack, S. + Steadman, S.. 2007. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage. Scott Wilson Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.4. |
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SDV340596 | Planning Application: South Hams District Council. 2008. Conversion of Barns to Three Dwellings at Butlass Farm. South Hams District Council Planning Application. A4 Stapled. 07/0849/08. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV65596 | Related to: Barn north of Butlas Farm (Monument) |
MDV65586 | Related to: Barn southwest of Butlas Farm (Monument) |
MDV74369 | Related to: Butlas Farm Animal Pens (Monument) |
MDV74368 | Related to: Butlas Farm Barn (Monument) |
MDV74370 | Related to: Butlas Farm Barn and Livestock Shed (Monument) |
MDV74371 | Related to: Butlas Farm Cart Shed (Monument) |
MDV74367 | Related to: Butlas Farm Threshing Barn (Monument) |
MDV74366 | Related to: Butlas Farmhouse (Monument) |
MDV65595 | Related to: Cottage north of Butlas Farm (Monument) |
MDV65585 | Related to: Cottage southwest of Butlas Farm (Monument) |
MDV74394 | Related to: Track south of Butlas Farmstead (Monument) |
MDV65606 | Related to: Water Meadow west of Butlas Farmstead (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4380 - Assessment for Sherford New Community
- EDV4384 - Planning Application for Conversion of Barns at Butlas Farm
Date Last Edited: | Apr 8 2024 3:30PM |
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