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Summary

Thorn is recorded as Torna in Domesday. In 1086 it was held by Engelbald's widow from the Bishop of Coutances. Before the conquest it was held by Sawin. In 1303 it was held by Philip Talbot.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Ruins of a stone building marked on the AD 1843 Parish Tithe Map and earthworks of former garden and ponds at Thorne Manor/Farm

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS30NW/9/3
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• SETTLEMENT (First mentioned, XI - 1086 AD to 1086 AD)

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV10633.

Brown lists ownership 11c-20c (brown).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV20598.

Reichel, o. J. /hundreds of devon/(1928-1938)187,195,227,240/the hundred of black torrington in early times.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV20599.

Alexander, j. J. /dcnq/21(1940-41)151-157/the early spekes.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV20600.

Des=brown, s. W. /thorne farm, holsworthy hamlets, devon/(1991)2/in smr.

ALEXANDER, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV219470.

Richard speke held thorn in holsworthy in the 12c. History of the family.(alexander).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV242.

Thorn was torna in domesday. In 1086 it was held by engelbald's widow of the bishop of coutances. Before the conquest it was held by sawin. In 1303 it was held by philip talbot (reichel).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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