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| HER Number: | MDV18915 |
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| Name: | Northam |
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Summary
The manor of Northam was held by the Abbot of Caen in 1086. Before the conquest it belonged to Brictric.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 448 291 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS42NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Northam |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/19
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (VIII to Late Medieval - 701 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Reichel, O. J., 1928 - 1938, The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times, 534,535,539,551,552,583 (Article in Monograph). SDV7713.
Northam was Northam in Domesday. It was held by the Abbot of Caen. Before the conquest it belonged to Brictric. With the manor went the view of frankpledge, and wreck of the sea. Early descents of the manor given.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV7713 | Article in Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928 - 1938. The Hundred of Shebbear in Early Times. The Hundreds of Devon. A5 Hardback. 534,535,539,551,552,583. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 25 2012 2:40PM |
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