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| HER Number: | MDV15900 |
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| Name: | Offwell |
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Summary
The settlement at Offwell was mentioned in Domesday & a manor was referred to in 1566
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 194 995 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY19NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Offwell |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OFFWELL |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19NE/57
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (VIII to Post Medieval - 701 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Chope, R. P., 1911, The Lord Dynham's lands, 273-274,285,286,287,289,290,291 (Article in Serial). SDV297875.
At Offwell, the site of the Manor of Offewill, as it is mentioned in a 1566 survey of the Lord Dynham's estates. Details of ownership and tenancies are given.
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Colyton in Early Times, 154,180,337,338,349,351-353, 362 (Article in Monograph). SDV101496.
Offwell was Offawilla in Domesday. It was held by Raginald, or Rainald, of Baldwin the Sheriff. Before the conquest it was held by Borgaret, or Borgeret. Later descents given.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 628 (Monograph). SDV1312.
'Offwell' was mentioned as 'Offawilla' in 1086, 'Offewell' in 1219 & 'Uffewell' in 1238. The name refers to 'Offa's spring'.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 713 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Offwell was 'Offawilla' in Domesday. Manor of 'Offewill' mentioned in 1566 survey of Lord Dynham's estates.
SMR.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101496 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Colyton in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 154,180,337,338,349,351-353, 362. |
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| 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. 628. |
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| SDV297875 | Article in Serial: Chope, R. P.. 1911. The Lord Dynham's lands. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 43. A5 Hardback. 273-274,285,286,287,289,290,291. |
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| SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 713. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 30 2016 12:24PM |
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