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| HER Number: | MDV18661 |
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| Name: | Prixford Settlement |
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Summary
Prixford belonged to the Manor of Braunton the 11th century
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 548 367 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Marwood |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MARWOOD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53NW/38
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (XI to Late Medieval - 1001 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Braunton in Early Times, 408,413,458 (Article in Monograph). SDV73922.
Prixford alias Prixworthy belonged to the Manor of Braunton or Brantona in Domesday. In 1238 it belonged to Robert de Blakeford and Avice his wife. Later descents are given.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 51 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Prixford was first mentioned as 'Pirkewurth' in 1238. It was 'Pirkesworthi' in 1330 and 'Pyrkesworthy' in 1356.
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. 51. |
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| SDV73922 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Braunton in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 408,413,458. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV32381 | Related to: 1-7 Prixford Cottages (Building) |
| MDV32318 | Related to: Prixford Barton Farmhouse (Building) |
| MDV32380 | Related to: Prixford House (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 7 2008 11:25AM |
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