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| HER Number: | MDV7237 |
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| Name: | Mansion at Ilton Castle Farm |
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Summary
Ilton Castle Farm was built on the site of a mansion, possibly Ilton Castle itself or a later mansion. The site of the castle lies to the north-west of the farm buildings.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 727 404 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX74SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Malborough |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MALBOROUGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX74SW/11
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX74SW 18
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FORTIFIED MANOR HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Griffiths, D. M., Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV343455.
For earthworks north and west of this, see 13071, site of earlier manor house may have been amongst these.
Hurrell, A. W., 1878, Wreckage and the Lord Devon's Rights to the Same on the South Devon Coast, 393 (Article in Serial). SDV343457.
At one time a place of considerable importance. Erected in 1336 for the defence of the coast.
Reichel, O. J., 1913, The Hundred of Stanborough or Dippeforda in the Time of 'Testa de Nevil' AD 1243, 182,192,193,203 (Article in Serial). SDV336180.
The probable site of the Domesday manor of Edetona which, in 1086, was held by Judhel of Totnes. Some descents down to 1463 are given. Licences for a private oratory were granted in 1309 and 1374.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1951 - 1980, SX74SW18 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV343456.
Ilton Castle, on site of Mansion.
1. In Malborough parish are the ruins of Ilton Castle, erected in 1336 for the defence of the coast.
2. Site visit 8th August 1952. 'Mansion' (above) was either original castle or a later building incorporating, or on the site of the castle.
3. The castellated mansion, of which there are now but small remains, was built by Sir John Chiverston, who had a grant from the crown for the purpose in 1335.
4. Permission was granted In 1309 to Ymeymia, widow of John de Chiverton, to hold Divine Service in her oratory at Ilton.
5. There is now no trace of an oratory at Ilton Castle, or in its outbuildings.
Higham, R. A., 1979, The Castles of Medieval Devon, 52 (Post-Graduate Thesis). SDV336189.
Ilton received a licence to crenellate in 1335.
Higham, R. A., 1988, Devon Castles: An Annotated List, 146 (Article in Serial). SDV341278.
Devon County Council, 1989, DAP/PF (Aerial Photograph). SDV343454.
Waterhouse, R. E., 2000, Keynedon Barton, Sherford, Kingsbridge, 195 (Article in Serial). SDV336355.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336180 | Article in Serial: Reichel, O. J.. 1913. The Hundred of Stanborough or Dippeforda in the Time of 'Testa de Nevil' AD 1243. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 45. A5 Hardback. 182,192,193,203. |
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| SDV336189 | Post-Graduate Thesis: Higham, R. A.. 1979. The Castles of Medieval Devon. University of Exeter Thesis. Unknown. 52. |
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| SDV336355 | Article in Serial: Waterhouse, R. E.. 2000. Keynedon Barton, Sherford, Kingsbridge. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 58. A5 Paperback. 195. |
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| SDV341278 | Article in Serial: Higham, R. A.. 1988. Devon Castles: An Annotated List. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 46. Paperback Volume. 146. |
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| SDV343454 | Aerial Photograph: Devon County Council. 1989. DAP/PF. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). |
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| SDV343455 | Personal Comment: Griffiths, D. M.. |
| SDV343456 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1951 - 1980. SX74SW18. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV343457 | Article in Serial: Hurrell, A. W.. 1878. Wreckage and the Lord Devon's Rights to the Same on the South Devon Coast. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 10. Unknown. 393. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV13071 | Related to: Deserted Settlement at Ilton, Malborough (Monument) |
| MDV64827 | Related to: Gardens at Ilton Castle (Monument) |
| MDV64826 | Related to: Ilton Medieval Castle, Malborough (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 21 2009 12:08PM |
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