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| HER Number: | MDV16118 |
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| Name: | Luscombe, Harberton |
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Summary
Luscombe is referred to as Loscombe in 1346. It is on the approximate site of a farmstead held as one virgate in 1086. The name is thought to mean pigsty valley.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 795 570 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX75NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Harberton |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HARBERTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Post medieval farm buildings, remains of Mansion and orchards at Luscombe Farm, Harberton.
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX75NE/35
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XI to Late Medieval - 1001 AD to 1539 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'Luscombe' marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, comprising three discrete groups of buildings. The northern group is on the east side of the lane and indicated as being the site of a 'Mansion (Remains of)'. To the south are two groups of buildings on the west side of lane. Surrounded by orchards.
Reichel, O. J., 1913, The Hundred of Stanborough or Dippeforda in the Time of 'Testa de Nevil' AD 1243, 176,203 (Article in Serial). SDV336180.
Luscombe is the approximate site of a medieval farmstead that was probably held as one virgate in 1086. mentioned in 'Testa de Nevil' in 1243. Later descents are also given.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 327 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Luscombe is referred to as 'Loscombe juxta Hurbertone' in 1346. The name is thought to mean pigsty valley.
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. 327. |
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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). [Mapped feature: #7086 ] |
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| 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. 176,203. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV73879 | Parent of: Bank barn, Luscombe, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV73875 | Parent of: Barn, Higher Luscombe Cottage, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV7579 | Parent of: Higher Luscombe Cottage, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV73876 | Parent of: Luscombe Farmhouse, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV73878 | Parent of: Middle Luscombe, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV73880 | Parent of: Piggery, Luscombe, Harberton (Building) |
| MDV73877 | Parent of: Pump, Luscombe Farmhouse, Harberton (Monument) |
| MDV15319 | Parent of: Site of a mansion, Luscombe, Harberton (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 27 2023 3:28PM |
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