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| HER Number: | MDV77463 |
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| Name: | Zempson farmstead, Dean Prior |
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Summary
Farmstead dates to at least the early 14th century, based on documentary evidence. Depicted on the Tithe Map, new farm buildings were added in the later 19th century; all of which appear to have been altered in modern times. Also know as 'Siweneston', 'Sempeston' and 'Simpson' in the past.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 712 628 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX76SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dean Prior |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UNKNOWN |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (Constructed, XIII to XIV - 1300 AD to 1340 AD)
Full description
Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.
The Tithe Map depiction of 'Simpson' shows the main farmhouse/shippon, with additional buildings to the north and west. 746 on the apportionment.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
The late 19th century historic map shows new farm buildings have been added, to the east of the farmhouse and a large C-shaped narrow range to the west of the house.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 299 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Zempson is 'Siweneston' in 1340 and 'Sempeston' in 1593.
McKay, K., 1994 - 1997, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1994-1997 (Report - Survey). SDV344544.
Farmstead included in survey. Visited on 10/08/1995.
Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.
Modern mapping shows alterations to all of the main farm buildings at Zempson, which seem to all have been enlarged / replaced.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV1312 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. A5 Hardback. 299. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV344544 | Report - Survey: McKay, K.. 1994 - 1997. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1994-1997. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Mixed Archive Material. |
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| SDV349431 | Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. |
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| SDV359962 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #104423 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV13634 | Parent of: BARN in the Parish of Dean Prior (Building) |
| MDV13635 | Parent of: Wheel in barn at Zempson Farm, Dean Prior (Monument) |
| MDV39488 | Parent of: Zempson farmhouse, Dean Prior (Building) |
| MDV7929 | Related to: Flints found at Zempson Farm (Monument) |
| MDV24852 | Related to: Leat running to Zempson Farm, Dean Prior (Monument) |
| MDV24853 | Related to: Leat west of Zempson Farm, Dean Prior (Monument) |
| MDV24854 | Related to: Leat west of Zempson Farm, Dean Prior (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 28 2023 11:55AM |
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