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HER Number:MDV102081
Name:Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot

Summary

Narracott is documented as Northecote in 1244.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 426 808
Map Sheet:SX48SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMilton Abbot
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMILTON ABBOT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (First mentioned, XIII - 1244 AD to 1244 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Narracott marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, comprising a house and gardens with agricultural buildings to the south-west, and outbuilding and several small structures to the north and a pond to the north-east. There is also a curving enclosure around the orchard adjacent to the pond.

Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 217 (Monograph). SDV1312.

Narracott is referred to as Northecote in 1244.

Child, P., 1998, Countryside Stewardship. Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot, Tavistock (Correspondence). SDV349320.

Site visit 22nd June 1988 to discuss proposals for repairing the agricultural buildings.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1312Monograph: 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. 217.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV349320Correspondence: Child, P.. 1998. Countryside Stewardship. Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot, Tavistock. Letter to Farming and Rural Conservation Agency. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV102082Parent of: Barn at Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot (Building)
MDV102084Parent of: Butter Well at Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot (Monument)
MDV102086Parent of: Sheep Fold at Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot (Monument)
MDV102085Parent of: Stable and Cow House at Narracott Farm, Milton Abbot (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 30 2025 5:50PM