MDE20731 - South Radworthy (Place)
Summary
South Radworthy was known as "Raordin" in Domesday and held by William Cappra. Before the conquest it was held by Ailward Tochesons.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
South Radworthy was "Raordin" in Domesday. It was held by William Cappra. Before the Conquest it was held by Ailward Tochesons. William de Tracy gave it to Walter de Raleigh, or Raile, who held it in 1166 in the Black Book of the Exchequer. In Testa de Nevil in 1241, Roger de Rem was Tenant in Possession. [1] Pond wrongly states that this site is identical with Radworthy in Challacombe parish. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM8166 Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1936. The one-time hundreds of North Molton and Molland in early times. Devonshire Association. Extra volume. 489, 522, 525-6, 531.
- <2> SDE1312 Monograph: Gover, J. E. B., Mawer, A. and Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. 60, 344.
- <3> SEM7959 Archive: Devon County Council. Paperwork held by Devon HER / SMR. S.C. Timms, 15 November 1982.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17997
- Devon SMR: SS73SW/40
- Local List Status (No)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 747 326 (236m by 226m) (MasterMap) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SW |
| Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
May 25 2018 11:53AM
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