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| HER Number: | MDV16973 |
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| Name: | East Sherford Farmstead |
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Summary
East Sherford is part of a medieval settlement mentioned as Sirefort in Domesday
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 554 540 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX55SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Brixton |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIXTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SE/27
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XI to XVI - 1001 AD to 1600 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'East Sherford' farmstead is shown on 19th century map as a large group of buildings surrounded by orchards with a sub-circular enclosure to the west.
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Plympton in Early Times, 255,262,289-290,301 (Article in Monograph). SDV161480.
East and West Sherford are the probable approximate site of a medieval estate recorded in the Domesday survey as 'Sirefort'. As early as medieval times it was held in two parts. The history of its post-Domesday possession down to the dissolution is given.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 250 (Monograph). SDV1312.
East and West Sherford is 'Sirefort' in 1086.
Bracken, C. W., 1938, The Manor of Plympton Grange: a court roll and rental., 250 (Article in Serial). SDV161481.
East Sherford is a medieval settlement mentioned in a document relating to Plympton Priory.
Smalley, R. A. J., 2006, Land near Plymouth, Table 9.6 Figure 9.2 (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV340487.
Medieval estate mentioned in Domesday. Other details: Site 17.
Scott Wilson, 2006, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement, Table 9.1.3 (Report - Assessment). SDV340472.
Other details: Site 17.
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. 250. |
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| SDV161480 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Plympton in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 255,262,289-290,301. |
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| SDV161481 | Article in Serial: Bracken, C. W.. 1938. The Manor of Plympton Grange: a court roll and rental.. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 70. A5 Hardback. 250. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV340472 | Report - Assessment: Scott Wilson. 2006. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement. Scott Wilson Report. D108531. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.1.3. |
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| SDV340487 | Report - Geophysical Survey: Smalley, R. A. J.. 2006. Land near Plymouth. Stratascan Report. J2121. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.6 Figure 9.2. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV65607 | Related to: Catch meadow at East Sherford, Brixton (Monument) |
| MDV74364 | Related to: East Sherford Animal Pens and Outbuildings (Monument) |
| MDV74365 | Related to: East Sherford Barn (Monument) |
| MDV74361 | Related to: East Sherford Farmhouse (Monument) |
| MDV74362 | Related to: East Sherford Shippon (Monument) |
| MDV74363 | Related to: East Sherford Stables (Monument) |
| MDV74358 | Related to: West Sherford Farmstead (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4380 - Assessment for Sherford New Community
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 8 2024 3:30PM |
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