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| HER Number: | MDV18958 |
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| Name: | Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton |
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Summary
Broomham is first recorded in the 16th century. The present farmhouse has 16th century origins and the cob threshing barn may also date from the 16th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 708 212 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS72SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Kings Nympton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | KINGS NYMPTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Traditional farm buildings marked on nineteenth century historic mapping, at Broomham Farm
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS72SW/15
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XVI to Post Medieval - 1501 AD to 1750 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Broomham marked comprising the farmhouse with gardens to the south and ranges of farm buildings grouped around two yards to the east. A further building is shown to the south and there are orchards on either side.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 386 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Broomham is mentioned as 'Bromham' in 1581 and in 1592.
Hoskins, W. G., 1942 - 1946, Devonshire Gentry in Carolean Times, 7 (Article in Serial). SDV44634.
Broomham Farm, King's Nympton. First recorded in 1594 in a survey of the lands of the Furse family.
Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants, 1995, Broomham, Kings Nympton: a North Devon Longhouse (Report - Survey). SDV336349.
According to the Furse family history compiled in 1593 by Robert Furse of Morshead in Dean Prior, a John Furse bought Broomham (part of the Manor of Kings Nympton) from Sir Thomas Cornewall in 1499-1500. The property remained in the hands of the Furse family until 1912, when it was sold to the occupying tenants, the Westacott family. At the time of the Tithe Map in 1843, Broomham worked 227 acres. The steading is on a sheltered platform halfway down a hillside on a brow between 2 small valleys. The farmhouse is built on an east-west axis, with the main farm buildings loosely arranged around 3 sides of a yard, a short distance to southeast.
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. 386. |
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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). [Mapped feature: #144945 ] |
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| SDV336349 | Report - Survey: Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants. 1995. Broomham, Kings Nympton: a North Devon Longhouse. Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants. K443. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV44634 | Article in Serial: Hoskins, W. G.. 1942 - 1946. Devonshire Gentry in Carolean Times. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 22. Unknown. 7. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV61803 | Parent of: Broomham Farmhouse, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61807 | Parent of: Cob Threshing Barn at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61810 | Parent of: Gardens at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Monument) |
| MDV61806 | Parent of: Linhay at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61809 | Parent of: Linhay at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61808 | Parent of: Shelter shed at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61805 | Parent of: Stables at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
| MDV61804 | Parent of: Threshing Barn at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 29 2025 11:00AM |
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