MEM24728 - Exford Horse Show at Buckworthy Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In 1881 Lord Ebrington, Master of Staghounds at the time, started the first Horse Show, which was held every year apart from during World Wars One and Two. It was sited in a field behind the kennels before moving to a field at Buckworthy Farm. It became so large that the fair was postponed from 14th August to a later date. [1] The precise location of the fairground at Buckworthy Farm requires confirmation. [2] A history of the horse show is included in [3]. The show moved to Buckworthy Farm in 1947. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM8686 Monograph: Hamilton, C.M.. 1953. A history of Exford. N/A. 1st Edition. 30.
- <2> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 14 August 2019.
- <3> SEM340827 Unpublished document: Pugsley, D.. 2021. Exford Horse Show, 1884-1950.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Require info)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8423 3734 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83NW |
| Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 21 2021 10:38AM
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