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| HER Number: | MDV106754 |
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| Name: | Bickington near Barnstaple |
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Summary
Bickington is thought to have developed during the 16th century as a linear settlement along the road between Fremington and Barnstaple. It is first mentioned as Buckyngton in documents from 1570.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 533 324 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Fremington |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | FREMINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (First mentioned, XVI - 1570 AD to 1570 AD)
Full description
Wessex Archaeology, 2011, Land to the West of Tews Lane, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, 6 (Report - Assessment). SDV352137.
Bickington is not mentioned in Domesday Book and is thought to have developed in the 16th century as a linear settlement on the road between Fremington and Barnstaple. It is first mentioned as Buckyngton in documents from 1570. Map object arbitrary based on this source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV352137 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. Land to the West of Tews Lane, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Wessex Archaeology Report. 76470.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 23 2016 9:11AM |
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