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Summary

Little Modbury, site of medieval mansion. Little modbury was motberia in domesday. It was held by richard, son of torolv, of the count of mortain. Before the conquest this hide was held by wado who could go to what lord he liked. One virgate had been annexed to it which wado held of ordulf without being able to be free of him. Early descents given.(reichel).

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Traditional farm buildings dating to the 19th century or earlier associated with Grade II listed farmhouse at Little Modbury

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65SE/20
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV164129.

Osa=sx65se13.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV164130.

Reichel, o. J. /hundreds of devon/(1928-1938)298,304,315,330/the hundred of ermington in early times.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV242.

Little modbury, site of medieval mansion. Little modbury was motberia in domesday. It was held by richard, son of torolv, of the count of mortain. Before the conquest this hide was held by wado who could go to what lord he liked. One virgate had been annexed to it which wado held of ordulf without being able to be free of him. Early descents given.(reichel).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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