MDE20866 - Challacombe (Place)
Summary
Challacombe was Celdecoma in the Domesday Book. Its historic core has been mapped using sources available to the HER.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Challacombe was Celdecoma in the Domesday Book. It was held by Drogo of the Bishop of Coutances. Before the conquest it was held by Ulmer. Early descents of the manor are given. [1] The historic core of the settlement was mapped using sources available to the HER in 2013. There may be further features relating to the village outside of this area. [3-6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDE59335 Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928-1938. Hundreds of Devon: The Hundred of Shirwell in Early Times. P. 117, 408,413,424,435,462,463, 467-470,474-476,489,491.
- <2> SEM6751 Monograph: Tull, C.. 2006. Challacombe: The Story of an Exmoor Village.
- <3> SEM7724 Map: 1839. Challacombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <6> SEM7989 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 19078
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/105
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Local Plan - Historic Core
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 6933 4088 (425m by 397m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2021 8:56PM
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