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| HER Number: | MDV18958 |
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| Name: | Kings Nympton, Broomham, Farmstead |
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Summary
Broomham farmstead in King's Nympton was first recorded in 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 | King's Nympton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | KINGS NYMPTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS72SW/15
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XVI to Post Medieval - 1501 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
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 & 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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| SDV336349 | Report - Survey: Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants. 1995. Broomham, Kings Nympton: a North Devon Longhouse. Keystone Report. 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 (Building) |
| MDV61803 | Related to: Broomham Farmhouse (Building) |
| MDV61804 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Barn (Monument) |
| MDV61807 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Cob Barn (Monument) |
| MDV61810 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Gardens & Pond (Monument) |
| MDV61806 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Linhay (Monument) |
| MDV61809 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Linhay (Monument) |
| MDV61808 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Open Shed (Monument) |
| MDV61805 | Parent of: Kings Nympton, Broomham, Stables (Monument) |
| MDV61803 | Parent of: Broomham Farmhouse (Building) |
| MDV61803 | Related to: Broomham Farmhouse (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 26 2006 8:35AM |
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