MDE20411 - Caffyns Heanton, Lynton (Place)
Summary
Caffyns Heanton (also known as Caffins Heanton and Coffin's Heanton) is a former manor mentioned in Domesday. It may originally have included Crosscombe.
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Full Description
Caffyn's Heanton, Lynton is a former manor mentioned in Domesday when its land was recorded as being about 280 acres in extent. It may originally have included Crosscombe. [1] Caffyn's Heanton, previously Coffin's Heanton, was Hantona in Domesday. It was held by Helgod of Ralf de Pomeray. Before the Conquest it was held by Ulf. Early descents of the manor are given. [2] The site was also known as Caffins Heanton at the late 19th Century. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM6795 Article in serial: Chanter, J.F.. 1906. The Parishes of Lynton and Countisbury. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 38. 160-161.
- <2> SDE59335 Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928-1938. Hundreds of Devon: The Hundred of Shirwell in Early Times. 398, 465, 483, 492.
- <3>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #33383 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 15278
- Devon SMR: SS64NE/29
- Local List Status (No)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6924 4811 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64NE |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2020 3:21PM
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