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| HER Number: | MDV68924 |
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| Name: | High Bickington |
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Summary
High Bickington is first referred to as Bichentona in the Domesday Book.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 599 204 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS52SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | High Bickington |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HIGH BICKINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS52SE/73
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (VIII to Late Medieval - 701 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1932, The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two, 358 (Monograph). SDV337894.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Archaeological Assessment of Little Bickington Farm, Higher Bickington, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV9530.
The settlement at 'High Bickington' was referred to as 'Bichentona' in the Domesday Book and was retained as a royal manor. Later there were two manors 'Bukynton Loges' and 'Bukyngton Clavyle'. In 1423 it was mentioned as 'Heghebuginton' derived from 'Beocca's Farm'.
Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Little Bickington Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV338400.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337894 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1932. The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two. The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two. IX. A5 Hardback. 358. |
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| SDV338400 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Little Bickington Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.10. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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| SDV9530 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Archaeological Assessment of Little Bickington Farm, Higher Bickington. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 11 2007 8:41AM |
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