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HER Number:MDV30773
Name:Gawlish, Hartland

Summary

The name Gawlish is thought to derive from an ancient tax tribute 'gafol' which combined with 'ersc' suggests a piece of land leased for rent or services.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 253 273
Map Sheet:SS22NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHartland
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHARTLAND

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS22NE/8/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLACENAME (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

National Trust, 1984, Clovelly and East Titchberry (Report - Survey). SDV337536.

The name Gawlish is thought to derive from an ancient tax tribute 'gafol' which combined with 'ersc' suggests a piece of land leased for rent or services.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 256 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337536Report - Survey: National Trust. 1984. Clovelly and East Titchberry. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. [Mapped feature: #17250 ]
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 256.

Associated Monuments

MDV21499Related to: Terraces on Gawlish Cliff, Hartland (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 29 2015 9:42AM