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HER Number:MDV39060
Name:Bulmoor, Combpyne Rousdon

Summary

Bulmoor is first mentioned in the assizes of 1244 as 'bulemore' and in other documents during medieval times. It probably means 'bull marsh' (gover et al).

Location

Grid Reference:SY 293 943
Map Sheet:SY29SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCombpyne Rousdon
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBPYNE ROUSDON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SE/75/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV105739.

Gover, j. E. B. + mawer, a. + stenton, f. M. /the place-names of devon/(1931).


Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One (Monograph). SDV1312.

Bulmoor is first mentioned in the assizes of 1244 as 'bulemore' and in other documents during medieval times. It probably means 'bull marsh' (gover et al).


Goodyear, R. I., 1990, Place Name (Worksheet). SDV105740.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1416 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Bulmoor is documented in 1244 as 'Bulemore' probably meaning 'Bull Marsh'. Bulmoor Farm House. c. 17th century date. Listed Grade II (SMR). This was original farm site; marked as 'Bulmoor' on Ordnance Survey 1891 map. Present Bulmoor Farm to southwest at SY 2913 9405 is relatively new site; nothing shown at this location on Ordnance Survey 1891 map. Bulmoor House to west of Bulmoor Farm House also not shown on Ordnance Survey 1891 map.
Gover et al 1932, 637; Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map (Sheet 84NW); SMR.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV105739Migrated Record:
SDV105740Worksheet: Goodyear, R. I.. 1990. Place Name. Worksheet + Digital.
SDV1312Monograph: 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.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 1416.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 27 2016 11:21AM