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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Devon is in South-West England.
Abbots Bickington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St James' Church, Abbots Bickington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St James' Church, Abbots Bickington is also in Churches in Devon.
On 5th June 1701 Amyas Pollard 3rd Baronet (age 85) died. Baronet Pollard of King's Knympton in Devon extinct. He was buried at St James' Church, Abbots Bickington [Map] where his ledger stone is inscribed: "To the memory of Sr. Ames Pollard, Barron(e)t, who departed this life June the 5th 1701 and was here interr'd the 7th of the same in ye 85th year of his age". Below is an heraldic achievement of Pollard showing an escutcheon of the Pollard arms: Quarterly 1st & 4th, a chevron between three escallops; 2nd & 3rd: a chevron between three mullets; overall the Red Hand of Ulster. Above the escutcheon is the crest of Pollard: A leopard's head and neck erased. Beneath is the following verse:
If birth & parentage be an ornament,
His may be rank'd w(i)th those of best descent,
If constant stedfast loyallty be a praise,
His was unshaken in the worst of dayes,
Who durst the King & royall cause still own,
In times when doing it was so dangerous known,
If love to friends to neighb(ou)rs & to peace,
When constituted justice may increase,
And raise his charact(e)r all this lets us see,
How much we lost in being depriv'd of thee.
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In 1710 Thomas Pollard (age 29) died. He was buried at St James' Church, Abbots Bickington [Map] where there is a monument to him. On a rectangular panel with arched top between two Corinthian columns and below a broken classical pediment is the following inscription: Here under lyes ye body of Tho: Pollard ye son of Sr. Ames Pollard Bart. who departed this life Decem(be)r ye 9th 1710 ye 29th year of his age. He had to wife Sarah ye daughter of Jonathan Prideaux of Thu(borough) Esqr. who by ye order of her dear deceas'd husband hath set up this monument in remembrance of him & doth desire to be laid here her selfe when it doth please God to take her hence. Above on either side is an angel holding an escutcheon
Alwington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Portledge Manor Alwington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1495 William Coffin was born to Richard Coffin (age 39) at Portledge Manor Alwington, Devon.
Ashburton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Lower Headborough Fram, Ashburton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 16th December 1717 Robert Palk 1st Baronet was born to Walter Palk (age 31) and Frances Abraham at Lower Headborough Fram, Ashburton. He was baptised on 16th December 1717 at the Old Mission House, Ashburton.
Old Mission House, Ashburton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 16th December 1717 Robert Palk 1st Baronet was born to Walter Palk (age 31) and Frances Abraham at Lower Headborough Fram, Ashburton. He was baptised on 16th December 1717 at the Old Mission House, Ashburton.
Ashprington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Atherington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Awliscombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1154 Roger Giffard was born to Gervaise Giffard (age 32) at Awliscombe, Devon.
Axminster, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Fosse Way 5a Axmouth to Ilchester. The Fosse Way starts in Seaton, Devon [Map] and/or Axmouth, Devon [Map] after which it travels north through Musbury, Devon [Map] to Axminster, Devon [Map] where crosses the Exeter, Devon [Map] to Dorchester, Dorset [Map] Roman Road. From Axminster, Devon [Map] the Fosse Way continues through Chard, Somerset [Map], Dinnington, Somerset [Map], Yeabridge, Somerset [Map] to Lindinis [Map] aka Ilchester.
Newenham Axminster, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 20th January 1258 Reginald Mohun (age 52) died at Dunster, Somerset. He was buried at Newenham Axminster, Devon.
Axmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Fosse Way 5a Axmouth to Ilchester. The Fosse Way starts in Seaton, Devon [Map] and/or Axmouth, Devon [Map] after which it travels north through Musbury, Devon [Map] to Axminster, Devon [Map] where crosses the Exeter, Devon [Map] to Dorchester, Dorset [Map] Roman Road. From Axminster, Devon [Map] the Fosse Way continues through Chard, Somerset [Map], Dinnington, Somerset [Map], Yeabridge, Somerset [Map] to Lindinis [Map] aka Ilchester.
After 26th October 899. King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex (deceased) left Axmouth, Devon [Map] to his son Æthelweard Wessex in his will.
Bere Ferrers, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 10th November 1521 Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer (age 49) died at Bere Ferrers, Devon. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]. His granddaughter Elizabeth (age 9) succeeded 11th Baroness Latimer of Corby, 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke. It isn't clear whether she claimed the titles since the law of succession by females when a peerage was created by writ was not established until 1696.
St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers is also in Churches in Devon.
St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]There has been a church here, looking over the River Tavy, since the Saxon period. Shortly after the Norman Conquest a new church was built, but this, too, was replaced in the mid 13th century when Sir William de Ferrers founded an Arch Presbytery, with four priests and a deacon under an Arch Priest. The first rector was William's younger brother, Reginald de Ferrers, who was installed in 1258.
On 10th November 1521 Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer (age 49) died at Bere Ferrers, Devon. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]. His granddaughter Elizabeth (age 9) succeeded 11th Baroness Latimer of Corby, 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke. It isn't clear whether she claimed the titles since the law of succession by females when a peerage was created by writ was not established until 1696.
On 6th February 1665 Francis Drake 3rd Baronet (age 22) and Dorothy Bampfylde Lady Drake were married at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]. She by marriage Lady Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 28th May 1821 Charles Alfred Stothard (age 34) died as a consequence of falling off a ladder while tracing a portrait from one of the windows at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map] in which churchyard he was subsequently buried.
Berry Pomeroy, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 3rd June 1638 Francis Courtenay 4th Earl Devon (age 62) died at Berry Pomeroy, Devon. On 3rd June 1638 His son William (age 9) de jure 5th Earl Devon. Margaret Waller Countess Devon by marriage Countess Devon.
In 1695 Anne Portman Baroness Seymour (age 82) died in Berry Pomeroy, Devon.
In 1702 Jane Seymour was born to Edward Seymour 5th Baronet (age 41) and Laetitia Popham Baroness Seymour (age 42) at Berry Pomeroy, Devon.
Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Berry Pomeroy Castle is also in Castles in Devon.
Around 1563 Edward Seymour 1st Baronet was born to Edward Seymour (age 34) and Margaret Walshe at Berry Pomeroy Castle [Map].
In 1633 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet was born to Edward Seymour 3rd Baronet (age 22) and Anne Portman Baroness Seymour (age 20) at Berry Pomeroy Castle [Map].
1822. Frederick Nash (age 40). "View of Berry Pomeroy Castle [Map]".
Berrynarbor, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Capel Cottage, Berrynarbor, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Chicago Trubune 1933. Left Waterloo in 1932 to Assume Title.
By John Steele. (Picture on back page.) [Chicago Tribune Press Serviee.]
LONDON, July 10.—The "elevator boy baronet," Sir Reginald Beatty Wolseley — known as "Dick" to the folks back in Waterloo, la.—is dead. His death occurred at Capel cottage, Berrynarbor, North Devon, it was announced today. He was 61 years old. Sir Reginald, the son of Dr. Cadwallader Brooke Wolseley of Dublin and a cousin of Admiral Earl Beatty, lived a fantastic, "fairy story" life. In 1897, at the age of 25. he left England for the United States and after years of wandering wound up in Waterloo as an elevator operator in a hotel. He worked there 14 years.
Keeps Title Secret.
He acquired his title in 1923 on the death of his cousin, Sir Capel Charles Wolseley, but liked his job in Iowa s0 well that be stayed there and kept his title a secret. - He preferred to be known as "Dick." He attributed his failure to get a better paying position to fallen arches: "I might have been a go-getter." he sald, "but my poor feet wouldn't stand any rushing about."
In May. 1930, however, his secret came out. Miss Marion Elizabeth Baker, a Devon nurse, went to Waterloo as a messenger from Sir Reginald's mother, who had just died. Miss Baker revealed that she was fulfilling a death-bed wish made by his mother to bring Sir Reginald back to England. The day after her arrival she married Sir Reginald. He was 58. She was 40.
Wife Bothered Him.
The bride found, however, that getting Dick to England was not such an easy task. She herself left the day after their marriage with the understanding that Sir Reginald would follow as soon as he could straighten up his elevator affairs. The baronet though, was too much attached to his it. He refused to budge. Furthermore, that fall he obtained a divorce. He said his wife harassed him by sending so many cablegrams coaxing him to come home. Undaunted, Lady Wolseley that December once again traveled to Waterloo and used all her powers of persuasion. She won her point. The divorce was set aside in January. 1932, and that time both Sir Reginald and his wife sailed for England.
Bideford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 9th June 1421 John Arundell was born to John Arundell (age 29) and Margaret Burghesh (age 42) at Bideford, Devon.
In 1640 Balthazar "Balty" de St Michel was born to Alexandre Marchant de St Michel and Dorothea Kingsmill in Bideford, Devon.
On 23rd October 1640 Elizabeth de St Michel was born to Alexandre Marchant de St Michel and Dorothea Kingsmill in Bideford, Devon.
On 12th August 1885 John Manners-Sutton 3rd Baron Manners (age 33) and Constance Hamlyn-Fane Baroness Manners (age 23) were married at Bideford, Devon. She by marriage Baroness Manners of Foston in Lincolnshire.
On 4th March 1920 Constance Hamlyn-Fane Baroness Manners (age 58) died at Bideford, Devon.
Hartland Quay Bideford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd September 1387 Eleanor Montagu (age 29) died at Hartland Quay Bideford, Devon. She was buried at Kingswear, Devon.
Bishop's Nympton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Mary's Church, Bishop's Nympton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Mary's Church, Bishop's Nympton is also in Churches in Devon.
In 1540 Lewis Pollard (age 75) died. Some sources suggest he died in 1526 at Ockeford (Oakford), Devon, England. His will His is 2nd or 4th November. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Bishop's Nympton [Map].
Bishopsteignton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd July 1280 Bishop Walter Branscombe (age 60) died at Bishopsteignton, Devon. He was buried in Exeter Cathedral [Map].
Branscombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Braunton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 917. This year came a great naval armament over hither south from the Lidwiccians;40 and two earls with it, Ohter and Rhoald. They went then west about, till they entered the mouth of the Severn; and plundered in North-Wales everywhere by the sea, where it then suited them; and took Camlac the bishop in Archenfield, and led him with them to their ships; whom King Edward (age 43) afterwards released for forty pounds. After this went the army all up; and would proceed yet on plunder against Archenfield [Note. South and west Herefordshire]; but the men of Hertford [Note. Probably a mistake for Hereforshire] met them, and of Glocester, and of the nighest towns; and fought with them, and put them to flight; and they slew the Earl Rhoald, and the brother of Ohter the other earl, and many of the army. And they drove them into a park; and beset them there without, until they gave them hostages, that they would depart from the realm of King Edward. And the king had contrived that a guard should be set against them on the south side of Severnmouth; west from Wales, eastward to the mouth of the Avon; so that they durst nowhere seek that land on that side. Nevertheless, they eluded them at night, by stealing up twice; at one time to the east of Watchet, Somerset, and at another time at Porlock, Somerset. There was a great slaughter each time; so that few of them came away, except those only who swam out to the ships. Then sat they outward on an island, called the Flat-holms; till they were very short of meat, and many men died of hunger, because they could not reach any meat. Thence went they to Dimmet [Note. Possibly Braunton, Devon], and then out to Ireland. This was in harvest. After this, in the same year, before Martinmas, went King Edward to Buckingham [Map] with his army, and sat there four weeks, during which he built the two forts on either side of the water, ere he departed thence. And Earl Thurkytel sought him for his lord; and all the captains, and almost all the first men that belonged to Bedford; and also many of those that belonged to Northampton. This year Ethelfleda, lady of the Mercians (age 47), with the help of God, before Laminas, conquered the town called Derby [Map], with all that thereto belonged; and there were also slain four of her thanes, that were most dear to her, within the gates.
Note 40. The pirates of Armorica, now Bretagne; so called, because they abode day and night in their ships; from lid, a ship, and wiccian, to watch or abide day and night.
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On 26th October 1654 Edward Lovett (age 27) and Elizabeth Paget were married at Braunton, Devon.
Heanton Punchardon, Braunton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd September 1584 John Fortescue (age 19) and Susannah Chichester (age 24) were married at Heanton Punchardon.
St Brannock's Church, Braunton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 18th September 1479 Fulk Bourchier 10th Baron Fitzwarin (age 33) died. He was buried at St Brannock's Church, Braunton. His son John (age 9) succeeded 11th Baron Fitzwarin.
On 30th April 1539 John Bourchier 1st Earl Bath (age 68) died. He was buried at St Brannock's Church, Braunton. His son John (age 40) succeeded 2nd Earl Bath, 4th Count Eu, 12th Baron Fitzwarin. Eleanor Manners Countess Bath (age 36) by marriage Countess Bath.
Broad Clyst, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Broad Clyst Church Broad Clyst, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 14th February 1620 John Acland (age 68) died without issue. He was buried in Broad Clyst Church Broad Clyst, Devon. His heir was his seventy year old brother Hugh Acland (age 77) who survived him by two years.
Buckfastleight, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleight, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Buckfast Abbey, Devon is also in Abbeys in England.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 9th December 1558. [The ix day of December was buried at St. Paul's doctor Gabriel Dune] prest, with ij whyt [branches .... tapurs, and the pore men had gownes.
Note. P. 181. Funeral of doctor Dunne. Gabriel Dunne, M.A. was collated to the prebend of Mapesbury in the church of St. Paul's March 16, 1540, and admitted to the sinecure rectory of Stepney Oct. 25, 1544. He held both until his death. (Newcourt's Repertorium Londinense, vol. i. p. 175.) He had previously been a monk of Stratford abbey, near London, and the last abbat of Buckfastleigh [Map] in Devonshire: and was "the basest betrayer" of the reformer Tyndale. See Anderson's Annals of the English Bible, vol. i. pp. 534—537, and the Index.
On 24th April 1944 George Master Byng 9th Viscount Torrington (age 57) died. He was buried at Buckfast Abbey, Devon [Map]. His first cousin Arthur (age 67) succeeded 10th Viscount Torrington.
Buckland Monachorum, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 1st May 1642 Francis Drake 3rd Baronet was born to Thomas Drake (age 22) and Susan Crymes. He was baptised on 1st May 1642 at Buckland Monachorum, Devon.
St Andrew's Church, Buckland Monachorum, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Andrew's Church, Buckland Monachorum is also in Churches in Devon.
St Andrew's Church, Buckland Monachorum [Map]. .
On or before 30th January 1679 Dorothy Bampfylde Lady Drake died. She was buried on 30th January 1679 at St Andrew's Church, Buckland Monachorum [Map].
On or before 22nd December 1685 Anne Boone Lady Drake died. She was buried on 22nd December 1685 at St Andrew's Church, Buckland Monachorum [Map].
Buckland St Mary, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
East Budleigh Budleigh Salterton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Hayes Barton East Budleigh Budleigh Salterton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1564 Walter Raleigh (age 10) spent his childhood at Hayes Barton East Budleigh Budleigh Salterton, Devon.
Chagford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 9th February 1643 Sidney Godolphin (age 33) was shot and killed during a skirmish at Chagford, Devon. He was buried at All Saints Church Okehampton, Devon.
Cheriton Fitzpayne, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 7th January 1840 George Body was born to Josiah Body and Mary Snell at Cheriton Fitzpayne, Devon.
Churston Ferrers, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1628 William Morice 1st Baronet was born to William Morice (age 25) and Elizabeth Prideaux at Churston Ferrers, Devon.
Cockingham, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1540 Edward Carey was born to John Carey (age 49) and Joyce Denny (age 33) at Cockingham, Devon.
Colyton Raleigh Parish, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Colyton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 27th August 1561 William Pole of Colcombe House was born to William Pole (age 46). He was baptised on 27th August 1561 at St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon.
In January 1649 William Pole (age 35) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon.
On 16th April 1658 John Pole 1st Baronet (age 75) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon. His son Courtenay (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. Urith Shapcote Lady Pole by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.
Crediton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 977. This year was that great council at Kirtlington46, after Easter; and there died Bishop Sideman a sudden death, on the eleventh day before the calends of May. He was Bishop of Devonshire; and he wished that his resting-place should be at Crediton, Devon, his episcopal residence; but King Edward (age 15) and Archbishop Dunstan (age 68) ordered men to carry him to St. Mary's minster [Map] that is at Abingdon. And they did so; and he is moreover honourably buried on the north side in St. Paul's porch.
Note 46. Florence of Worcester mentions three synods this year; Kyrtlinege, Calne, and Ambresbyrig.
In 1027 Bishop Lyfing was appointed Bishop of Crediton. Around the same time he was appointed Bishop of Cornwall, succeeding his uncle Bishop Burhweald. He combined the two sees with his seat at Crediton, Devon.
Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon is also in Churches in Devon.
On 26th June 1827 Henry Fox-Strangways (age 34) and Hester Eleanora Buller (age 23) were married at the Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon [Map].
On 2nd June 1908 General Redvers Henry Buller VC (age 68) died at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon [Map]. Memorial in Winchester Cathedral [Map] sculpted by Bertram Mackennal (age 44).
General Redvers Henry Buller VC: On 7th December 1839 he was born to James Wentworth Buller and Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard in Downes Crediton, Devon. In 1882 General Redvers Henry Buller VC and Audrey Jane Charlotte Townshend were married. She the daughter of John Townshend 4th Marquess Townshend and Elizabeth Jane Stuart.
Downes Crediton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 7th December 1839 General Redvers Henry Buller VC was born to James Wentworth Buller (age 41) and Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard (age 30) in Downes Crediton, Devon.
Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1744 John Buller was born to James Buller (age 27) and Jane Bathurst at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon.
On 17th March 1746 Francis Buller 1st Baronet was born to James Buller (age 29) and Jane Bathurst at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon.
On 2nd June 1908 General Redvers Henry Buller VC (age 68) died at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon [Map]. Memorial in Winchester Cathedral [Map] sculpted by Bertram Mackennal (age 44).
General Redvers Henry Buller VC: On 7th December 1839 he was born to James Wentworth Buller and Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard in Downes Crediton, Devon. In 1882 General Redvers Henry Buller VC and Audrey Jane Charlotte Townshend were married. She the daughter of John Townshend 4th Marquess Townshend and Elizabeth Jane Stuart.
Mary Buller was born to James Buller and Jane Bathurst at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon.
Crockernwell, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 27th February 1852 Valerie Langdon Lady Meux was born at Crockernwell, Devon.
Croyde, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1545 Edward Hext was born to George Hext and Mary Parker (age 23) at Croyde, Devon.
Cullicombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 28th February 1292 Hugh Courtenay 3rd Baron Okehampton (age 40) died at Cullicombe, Devon. His son Hugh (age 15) succeeded 4th Baron Okehampton.
Cullompton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Dartington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 18th March 1395 John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter was born to John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 43) and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 32) at Dartington, Devon. He a great grandson of King Edward III of England.
Dartmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1049. Whilst Earl Godwin (age 48) and Earl Beorn lay at Pevensey [Map] with their ships, came Earl Sweyne (age 28), and with a pretence requested of Earl Beorn, who was his uncle's son, that he would be his companion to the king at Sandwich, Kent [Map], and better his condition with him; adding, that he would swear oaths to him, and be faithful to him. Whereupon Beorn concluded, that he would not for their relationship betray him. He therefore took three companions with him, and they rode to Bosham, where his63 ships lay, as though they should proceed to Sandwich, Kent [Map]; but they suddenly bound him, and led him to the ships, and went thence with him to Dartmouth, Devon, where they ordered him to be slain and buried deep. He was afterwards found, and Harold (age 27) his cousin fetched him thence, and led him to Winchester, to the old minster, where he buried him with King Knute, his uncle.
Note 63. i.e. The ships of Sweyne, who had retired thither, as before described.
In 1049 Earl Beorn Estrigen was killed at Dartmouth, Devon.
On 13th September 1470 Warwick the Kingmaker (age 41) and George (age 20) landed at Dartmouth, Devon and/or Plymouth, Devon [Map].
A Brief Latin Chronicle. In the year of our Lord 1470, around the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mary [8th September 1470], the Duke of Clarence and the Earl of Warwick, along with many others who had been expelled to France by King Edward a little earlier because of their rebellions, returned to England. Landing in Devon, they gathered an army.
Anno Domini millesimo lxx°, circiter festum Nativitatis Beate Marie regressi sunt in Angliam dux Clarencie, comes de Warwic, cum multis aliis, qui paulo ante per regem Edwardum in Franciam propter suas rebelliones effugati fuerant, et in Devonia applicantes exercitum colligerunt.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 19th July 1667. So to walk in the garden with my wife, and then to supper and to bed. One tells me that, by letter from Holland, the people there are made to believe that our condition in England is such as they may have whatever they will ask; and that so they are mighty high, and despise us, or a peace with us; and there is too much reason for them to do so. The Dutch fleete are in great squadrons everywhere still about Harwich, Essex [Map], and were lately at Portsmouth, Hampshire [Map]; and the last letters say at Plymouth, Devon [Map], and now gone to Dartmouth, Devon to destroy our Streights' fleete lately got in thither; but God knows whether they can do it any hurt, or no, but it was pretty news come the other day so fast, of the Dutch fleets being in so many places, that Sir W. Batten (age 66) at table cried, "By God", says he, "I think the Devil shits Dutchmen".
Dawlish, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 29th June 1798 Laura Keppel Baroness Southampton (age 33) died in Dawlish, Devon.
Devonport, South-West England, British Isles
On 4th December 1836 Philip Richard Morris was born in Devonport, Devon into a family of iron founders.
Drewsteignton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Dunchideock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Michael's Church, Dunchideock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1788 Anne van Sittart Lady Palk died. She was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock.
On 29th April 1798 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 80) died at Haldon House, Devon. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock. His son Lawrence (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.
Eggesford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
All Saints Church, Eggesford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 5th November 1648 Mary Digby Countess Donegal (age 36) died in childbirth. She was buried at All Saints Church, Eggesford.
On 17th December 1844 Urania Anabella Wallop (age 75) died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Eggesford.
On 9th January 1854 Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 81) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Eggesford. His son Isaac (age 28) succeeded 5th Earl Portsmouth, 5th Viscount Lymington, 5th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
Exmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1001. This year there was great commotion in England in consequence of an invasion by the Danes, who spread terror and devastation wheresoever they went, plundering and burning and desolating the country with such rapidity, that they advanced in one march as far as the town of Alton [Note. Not clear whether this is Alton, Hampshire]; where the people of Hampshire came against them, and fought with them. There was slain Ethelwerd, high-steward of the king (age 35), and Leofric of Whitchurch, and Leofwin, high-steward of the king, and Wulfhere, a bishop's thane, and Godwin of Worthy, son of Bishop Elfsy; and of all the men who were engaged with them eighty-one. Of the Danes there was slain a much greater number, though they remained in possession of the field of battle. Thence they proceeded westward, until they came into Devonshire; where Paley came to meet them with the ships which he was able to collect; for he had shaken off his allegiance to King Ethelred, against all the vows of truth and fidelity which he had given him, as well as the presents which the king had bestowed on him in houses and gold and silver. And they burned Teignton, and also many other goodly towns that we cannot name; and then peace was there concluded with them. And they proceeded thence towards Exmouth, Devon, so that they marched at once till they came to Pin-hoo; where Cole, high-steward of the king, and Edsy, reve of the king, came against them with the army that they could collect. But they were there put to flight, and there were many slain, and the Danes had possession of the field of battle. And the next morning they burned the village of Pin-hoo, and of Clist, and also many goodly towns that we cannot name. Then they returned eastward again, till they came to the Isle of Wight [Map]. The next morning they burned the town of Waltham, Essex, and many other small towns; soon after which the people treated with them, and they made peace.
On 24th February 1809 Henry Hopkins Fane Chomley (age 61) died at Exmouth, Devon.
Filliegh, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Church of St Paul, Filliegh, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 17th July 1942 Peter Fortescue (age 21) was killed in action at the First Battle of El Alamein. He was unmarried. There is a memorial at the Church of St Paul, Filliegh: "In proud and ever-loving memory of Hugh Peter, Viscount Ebrington, only son of the Fifth Earl and Countess Fortescue, Lieutenant Royal Scots Greys, who was born on 9 December 1920 and killed near El Alamein on 17 July 1942. He leaves a white unbroken glory, a gathered radiance, a shining peace"
Great Fulford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
On 5th February 1830 Susan Mordaunt Countess St Germans (age 50) died at Fulford Park [Map]. She was buried at St Swithun's Church, Shobrooke [Map]. Memorial at St Germans Priory [Map].
Susan Mordaunt Countess St Germans: On 15th December 1779 she was born to John Mordaunt 7th Baronet and Elizabeth Prowse Lady Mordaunt. On 30th August 1814 William Eliot 2nd Earl St Germans and she were married at Walton, Warwickshire. On 17th November 1823 John Eliot 1st Earl St Germans died without issue. He was buried at St Germans Priory William succeeded 2nd Earl St Germans, 3rd Baron Eliot of St Germans in Cornwall. She by marriage Countess St Germans.
Great Torrington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 9th July 1644 Thomas Monck was killed through some mistake over the password at South Street Exeter, Devon. He was buried at Great Torrington, Devon.
On 16th February 1646 the Royalist Army commanded by Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 49) was defeated at Great Torrington, Devon bringing to an end Royalist resistance in the West Counntry. The battle was brought to an end when eighty barrels of gunpowder stored in St Michael and All Angels Church exploded killing the prisoners held there and nearly killing Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax (age 34).
Great Torrington Manor, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Richard de Merton died. Joane de Merton inherited a moiety in Great Torrington Manor.
Merton Great Torrington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Potheridge Merton Great Torrington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 7th September 1558 Frances Plantagenet (age 39) died at Potheridge Merton Great Torrington, Devon.
On 6th December 1608 George Monck 1st Duke Albemarle was born to Thomas Monck (age 38) and Elizabeth Smith at Potheridge Merton Great Torrington, Devon. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward IV of England.
Around 1610 Bishop Nicholas Monck was born to Thomas Monck (age 39) and Elizabeth Smith at Potheridge Merton Great Torrington, Devon. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward IV of England.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Torrington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 16th February 1646 the Royalist Army commanded by Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 49) was defeated at Great Torrington, Devon bringing to an end Royalist resistance in the West Counntry. The battle was brought to an end when eighty barrels of gunpowder stored in St Michael and All Angels Church exploded killing the prisoners held there and nearly killing Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax (age 34).
Haccombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 14th August 1411 Joan Courtenay was born to Hugh Courtenay (age 52) at Haccombe, Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
In 1501 Joan Courtenay (age 89) died at Haccombe, Devon.
In September 1673 Thomas Carew 1st Baronet (age 41) died in Haccombe, Devon. His son Henry (age 19) succeeded 2nd Baronet Carew of Haccombe in Devon.
Margaret Courtenay was born to Hugh Courtenay at Haccombe, Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
St Blaise's Church, Haccombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Blaise's Church, Haccombe was a peculiar of the Archbishop of Canterbury and was served by an archpriest who was not subject to the authority of the Bishop of Exeter.
On 31st October 1830 Henry Darrell Carew 7th Baronet (age 51) died. His son Walter (age 23) succeeded 8th Baronet Carew of Haccombe in Devon. He was buried at St Blaise's Church, Haccombe where there is a monument with the inscription: "Hic jacet in crypta aborum sepultus Henricus Carew Baronettus qui obiit XXXI die Octobris anno d(omi)ni MDCCCXXX (a)etatis su(a)e LI. Hic etiam cum marito jacet Domina Elizabetha Carew Gualteri Palk de Marley armigeri filia haeresque quae obiit VII die Martis (sic) anno d(omi)ni MDCCCLXII aetatis suae LXXVI" translated as "Here lies buried in the crypt ..... Henry Carew, Baronet, who died on the 31st day of October in the year of our Lord 1830 (in the year) of his age 51. Here also with her husband lies Lady Elizabeth Carew, daughter and heiress of Walter Palk of Marley, Esquire, who died on the 7th day of March in the year of our Lord 1862 (in the year) of her age 76".
On 21st October 1934 Henry Palk Carew 9th Baronet (age 64) died. He was buried at St Blaise's Church, Haccombe. His son Thomas (age 44) succeeded 10th Baronet Carew of Haccombe in Devon. Phyllis Evelyn Mayman Lady Carew by marriage Lady Carew of Haccombe in Devon.
Haldon House, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 29th April 1798 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 80) died at Haldon House, Devon. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock. His son Lawrence (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.
Halwell, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Halwell Camp, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Halwell Camp, Devon is also in Iron Age Hill Forts Devon.
Halwell Camp, Devon [Map] is an Iron Age Hill Fort.
The monument includes a sub-circular slight univallate hillfort, divided into two parts by the Dartmouth to Halwell road which passes through it from east to west, and two earlier Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age bowl barrows. North of the road the hillfort's rampart survives in good condition. It rises steeply to a minimum of 1m from the interior, the highest point being 2m in the north west corner, and falls abruptly 2m to 3m into the traces of an external ditch. The width of this ditch varies from 9m on the north west side to 13m on the east. Three clear entrances are visible, to the north, east and west. None of these appear original, as all climb the rampart to some extent. An oblique cut across the rampart in the north east corner represents a fourth entrance, but this is very recent. Along the east side, a hedgebank runs along the top of the rampart. South of the road, the south east quadrant has been levelled by ploughing. The rampart here is visible only as a 0.2m rise in ground level, while the ditch is about 0.1m deep. This deepens to about 0.2m on the eastern side where it passes beneath the roadside hedgebank. The south east quadrant is better preserved with the rampart surviving within a hedgebank. This rises 1m from the fort's interior. On the outside edge, the rampart rises from the traces of an external ditch 1.8m deep on the south side and about 2.3m deep on the west. The ditch here is largely levelled by ploughing, but is visible to about 0.2m deep. Within the roadside hedgebanks and on the verges, further remains of the ramparts survive. On the south verge on the west side of the fort, the rampart has been reduced in height, but the ditch survives to about 1.5m deep and 25m wide. North of this, a bank isolated when the road was straightened in the 1940s, preserves a fragment of rampart about 2m long. This rises about 0.7m from the interior and falls about 1.5m to the former ditch. A field gate in the hedgebank north of the road is in the position of the outer ditch. In the field immediately north of the fort, cropmarks are visible representing the surviving remains of two bowl barrows. These are centred 22m and 56m from the rampart. They continue the line of a further four barrows, visible in fields immediately to the north, forming the subject of a separate scheduling (SM38747), and together representing a round barrow cemetery. The northern barrow has been levelled, its cropmark being 17m in diameter. The southern barrow is represented by a faint earthwork about 0.2m high and 18m in diameter, and is only 5m from the outer edge of the hillfort ditch. The modern road surface is excluded from the scheduling, although the ground beneath it is included.
Stanborough Hill Fort, Halwell, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Stanborough Hill Fort is also in Iron Age Hill Forts Devon.
Stanborough Hill Fort [Map] is an Iron Age Hill Fort.
This monument includes a slight univallate hillfort of sub-circular plan and an earlier bowl barrow on a level hilltop with wide local views to the south and west. The ramparts are covered with large mature beech trees, which make the site a landmark for many miles around. The fort is roughly oval, enclosing about two acres and has maximum dimensions across the visible earthworks of 145m from east to west by 130m from north to south. The rampart is 6m wide, rising between 1.5m and 2m from the interior and falling about 3m to the ditch. The ditch varies between 8m wide on the south side and 12m on the north and is an average of 1.5m deep. Traces of a counterscarp bank in the garden on the west side are 7m wide and 0.7m high. The ground falls away steeply to the west, where an entrance climbs abruptly up into the fort, with the rampart falling in height to about 1m on either side. On the east side, a later narrow entrance has been blocked with a stone faced bank. These are both later entrances however, the original entrance being on the south side, where a causeway crosses the ditch. The ramparts vary considerably in their profile and areas of rebuilding are evident in places, especially on the south and east sides. A stretch of bank in the south east quadrant has been rebuilt about 2m inside the original outer face. The fort's interior is virtually level. There is a possibility that this hillfort represents the site of the Anglo-Saxon burh of Healghwille. It is known to have been the meeting place of the hundred of Stanborough. A large bowl barrow with a central stone chamber was enclosed by the later hillfort and remains of it survive to the south east of the hillfort's centre. The barrow appears as a low mound 17m in diameter and up to 0.1m high. It has an encircling quarry ditch about 3m wide which is 0.1m deep on the south side, but is not visible to the north. The 20th century agricultural buildings, associated fences and track surfaces occupying the site are excluded from the scheduling, although the beneath all these features is included.
Hartland, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1382 Muriel Dynham Baroness Hastings was born to John Dynham (age 23) and Eleanor Montagu (age 24) at Hartland, Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
Around 1412 Muriel Dynham Baroness Hastings (age 30) died at Hartland, Devon.
Hawkchurch, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1508 Richard Mohun was born to John Mohun (age 38) at Hawkchurch, Devon.
Hembury Causewayed Enclosure, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Hembury Causewayed Enclosure is also in South-West England Causewayed Enclosures.
Hembury Causewayed Enclosure [Map] is a Causewayed Enclosure located in south-east Devon. It was excavated by Dorothy Liddell between 1930 and 1935.
Liddell's excavations, 1930-35: Neolithic occupation is represented by an east to west causewayed ditch across the centre of the site; south of this was an "extensive habitation site" with numerous cooking pits (which produced a radiocarbon date of circa 3240 BC). A Neolithic ditch underlay the Iron Age defensive works by the ne entrance, and a dwelling hut (hut circle) was excavated by the west entrance. Finds included pottery (similar to Windmill Hill Pottery) both "local" and "imported", numerous flints and charred grain.
Hembury Ware pottery is generally characterised by round bottomed bowls with lug handles. It is named after its type site Hembury Causewayed Enclosure [Map].
Holbeton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 29th March 1859 Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham was born to John Bulteel (age 31) at Holbeton, Devon.
Honiton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Diary of Edward VI. August 1549. To Devonshier the lord Previ-seal (age 64)1 was sent, who with his band, being but smal, lay at Honington whils the rebels besieged Exciter [Map], who did rise divers preaty feates of warre. For after divers skirmishes, when the gatis were burnt, thei in the cite did continew the fir(e), til thei had mad a ramper within. Also afterward, when they were underminded and pouder was laid in the mind, thei within drouned the pouder and the mind with water they cast in; wich the lord Previ-seal hearing, thought to a gone to renforce them a bie way; of wich the rebels having spial, cut al the trees betwixt St. Mary-Outrie and Exciter. For wich cause the lord Previ-seal burnt that toun, and thought to returne home. The rebels kept a brig behind his bake, and so compelled him with his smal band to set upon them, wich he did and overcam them, killing 600 of them, and returning hom without any loss of men. Then the lord Gray (age 40) and Spinula2 with their bandis came to him, and afterward Gray (sic) with 200 of Reding, with wich bands he being renforcid came to raise the sieg at Exciter, for bicaus thei had scarcety of vitel; and as he passed from Hunniagton, he cam to a little towne of his owne, whether cam but only tow waies, wich thei had ranforced with tow bulwarkes mad of earth, and had put to the defence of the same about 2000 men, and the rest the(y) had layed, some at a brige called Honnington brige, partly at a certein hedg in a hie way, and the most part at the sieg of Exciter. The rierward of the horsmen, of which Travers was captain, set upon the on(e) bulwark, the vauard and battail on the tother. Spiaula's band kept them occupied at their wale. At lenght Travers drove them into the towne, wich the lord Previ-seal burnt. Then thei rane to a bridg thereby; from whence being driven their were in a plain about 900 of them slain. The next day ther wer mete about other 2000 of them at the entrie of a hie way, who first desired to talk, and in the meane season fortified them selves, wich being perceived they ranne ther wayes, and that same night the cite of Exitter was delivered of the siege.1a
Note 1. John lord Russell, shortly after made earl of Bedford. Some of his despatches to the council on this occasion will be found in Strype's Memorials, vol. ii. Records, DD.; also in Wiffen's Memorials of the House of Eussell, i. 369.
Note 2. "Captaine Paule Baptist Spinola, an Italian, borne of a noble house in Genoa, with a band of Italian footmen" Holinshed, p. 1651.
Note 1a. A very full narrative of the Devonshire rebellion, written by John Vowell, alias Hooker, chamberlain of Exeter, accompanied by a "description of the citie," was first published in the edition of 1586 of Holinshed's Chronicle, and it occupies in the edition of 1808 pp. 926-963 of vol. iii. It was also printed distinctly in 4to. 1775. Great pains were taken to refute the religious doctrines advanced in their "supplication" or manifesto: and several drafts of "the King's answer" thereto are preserved in the State Paper office, which Mr. Tytler has partly printed, i. 178 — 182; but a much more elaborate reply was compiled by Cranmer, which will be found at length in his works (Parker Soc, edition), ii. 163—187.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 14th November 1688. The Prince (age 38) increases everyday in force. Several Lords go in to him. Lord Cornbury (age 26) carries some regiments, and marches to Honiton, Devon, the Prince's headquarters. The city of London in disorder; the rabble pulled down the nunnery newly bought by the Papists of Lord Berkeley (age 60), at St. John's. The Queen (age 30) prepares to go to Portsmouth, Hampshire [Map] for safety, to attend the issue of this commotion, which has a dreadful aspect.
On 13th February 1861 Gilbert Hervey West (age 80) died at Honiton, Devon.
Escot Honiton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 10th August 1755 William Yonge 4th Baronet (age 62) died at Escot Honiton, Devon. His son George (age 24) succeeded 5th Baronet Yonge of Colyton in Devon.
Houghton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In or before 1663 Coplestone Bamfylde 2nd Baronet (age 24) and Margaret Bulkeley Lady Coplestone were married at Houghton, Devon. She by marriage Lady Bampfylde of Poltimore in Devon.
On 21st October 1674 Coplestone Bamfylde 2nd Baronet (age 36) and Jane Pole Lady Coplestone (age 20) were married at Houghton, Devon. She by marriage Lady Bampfylde of Poltimore in Devon.
Ivybridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1381 John Mohun was born to Thomas Mohun (age 29) at Ivybridge, Devon.
In 1429 John Mohun (age 48) died at Ivybridge, Devon or Ottery St Mary, Devon.
King's Nympton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1214 William Zouche was born to Roger Zouche (age 39) and Margaret Bisset at King's Nympton, Devon. Adjusted from 1215 to 1210 to be consistent with son Roger's birth in 1226.
Around 1240 Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer was born to William Zouche (age 26) and Maud Trailly at King's Nympton, Devon. Date adjusted from 1255 to 1240 to reflect birth of first child in 1255.
Around 1313 Geoffrey Plantagenet was born to Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford (age 25) and Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford (age 17) at King's Nympton, Devon. He a great x 2 grandson of King John of England.
In 1507 Lewis Pollard (age 42) purchased King's Nympton, Devon for £203 from Charles Brandon (age 23).
In 1653 Hugh Pollard 2nd Baronet (age 50) was fined £518 for his "deliquency" i.e. being a Royalist, which fine is likely the reason he sold the manor of King's Nympton, Devon to Arthur Northcote 2nd Baronet (age 25).
St James the Apostle Church, King's Nympton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St James the Apostle Church, King's Nympton is also in Churches in Devon.
Before 1569 Lewis Pollard (age 38) died. He was buried at St James the Apostle Church, King's Nympton [Map].
In 1638 Hugh Pollard (age 85) died. He was buried at St James the Apostle Church, King's Nympton [Map].
Kingsteignton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1001. This year there was great commotion in England in consequence of an invasion by the Danes, who spread terror and devastation wheresoever they went, plundering and burning and desolating the country with such rapidity, that they advanced in one march as far as the town of Alton [Note. Not clear whether this is Alton, Hampshire]; where the people of Hampshire came against them, and fought with them. There was slain Ethelwerd, high-steward of the king (age 35), and Leofric of Whitchurch, and Leofwin, high-steward of the king, and Wulfhere, a bishop's thane, and Godwin of Worthy, son of Bishop Elfsy; and of all the men who were engaged with them eighty-one. Of the Danes there was slain a much greater number, though they remained in possession of the field of battle. Thence they proceeded westward, until they came into Devonshire; where Paley came to meet them with the ships which he was able to collect; for he had shaken off his allegiance to King Ethelred, against all the vows of truth and fidelity which he had given him, as well as the presents which the king had bestowed on him in houses and gold and silver. And they burned Teignton, and also many other goodly towns that we cannot name; and then peace was there concluded with them. And they proceeded thence towards Exmouth, Devon, so that they marched at once till they came to Pin-hoo; where Cole, high-steward of the king, and Edsy, reve of the king, came against them with the army that they could collect. But they were there put to flight, and there were many slain, and the Danes had possession of the field of battle. And the next morning they burned the village of Pin-hoo, and of Clist, and also many goodly towns that we cannot name. Then they returned eastward again, till they came to the Isle of Wight [Map]. The next morning they burned the town of Waltham, Essex, and many other small towns; soon after which the people treated with them, and they made peace.
Kingswear, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd September 1387 Eleanor Montagu (age 29) died at Hartland Quay Bideford, Devon. She was buried at Kingswear, Devon.
Langley, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1434 Humphrey Poyntz was born to Nicholas Poyntz (age 55) and Elizabeth Mill at Langley, Devon.
Littleham, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Charter S998 King Edward to Ordgar. 1042. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Every reception and donation of lands should be better confirmed by written records so that in the future no one, ignorant of the testament's confirmation, might fall into the sin of presumption or the crime of reckless seizure. Therefore, I, Eadward (age 39), King, relying on royal dignity, have taken care to grant to a certain faithful servant of mine, named Ordgar, half a manse (a unit of land) in the place called Littleham, with the woods pertaining to it on the southern side, as a perpetual inheritance. Let the aforesaid estate be free from all secular burdens, except for military service, bridge work, and fortress repair. Whoever attempts to diminish or alter this decree should know that they will be held accountable on the day of judgment before Christ and His saints.
This land is bounded by the following landmarks. These are the land boundaries of the half hide at Littleham: First at Exmouth, then up the stream along the north side of the ridge at the northern boundary, up along the brook to the spring, then eastward directly to the hawk's seat, then eastward to the ridgeway, along the ridgeway to the old ditch, eastward along the ditch from the junction of the roads to the north of the foul land, then northward to the green way to the ford, from the ford up along the stream to the building, from the building north to the green way to the valley, eastward up along the valley to the meeting place, then to the army path, along the army path to the hill of the birds, along the hill to the bird's hill, from the hill south to the elder boundary, then to the brook, then down along the brook back out to the sea.
This donation was made in the year of our Lord's incarnation 1042, in the tenth indiction."
Px In nomine domini nostri Iesu Christi. Omnis quidem susceptio et datio passionum terrarum melius litterarum exemplis confirmanda sit ne in posterum aliquis testamenti confirmationem ignorans presumptionis peccatum uel direptionis incaute crimen incurrat. Qua de re ego EADWARD rex regali fretus dignitate aliquam terram cuidam fideli meo ministro uocitato nomine ORDGAR - unum dimidium mansam in loco ubi dictum est Littleham; cum sylua ad se pertinente in australi parte in hereditatem perennem impendere curaui. Sit uero predictum rus ab omni seculari grauedine expers. nisi expeditione pontis arcisue munitione. Quicumque hoc decretum minuere seu transmutare satagerit; noscat se reum esse in die iudicii coram Christo et sanctis eius. Terra autem ista his terminibus circumdatur. Ðis syndon þære healfan hide landgemæro æt Lytlanhamme. Ærest on Exanmuðan. þonne up on stryem. be norðan lydewicnæsse on þone norþran mere. up andlang riðan of þone æwylm. þanone east rihte to hafocys setle. þanone east rihte to þan hricgwege. andlang þæs hricgweges. on þa ealdan dic. east andlang þære dic of þære wega gelæto be norðan ðam fulan landa. þanon norð on þone grenan weg on auan ford. of þam fordan up andlang stryemes on þone sele. of þam sele norð on þone grenan weg to þam slæde. east up andlang þæs slædes to ðære plegin stowe. þonne to þan herpaðe. andlang þæs herpaðas to fugelis beorh dune. andlang þære dune to fuhgeles beorhge. fram þam beorhge suð to ellewurðie. þanon to þan broce. adun þonne andlang þæs broces eft ut on sæ: - Acta est autem hec prefata donatio anno ab incarnatione domini nostri Iesu Christi. millesimo. xl. ii. indictione. x.
Ego Eadweard rex Britannie totius Anglorum monarchus hoc agie Crucis taumate roboraui.
Eadsige Dorobernensis ecclesie archiepiscopus eiusdem regis principatum et beniuolentiam sub sigillo Sancte Crucis conclusi.
Ego Ælfgyfu (age 57) regina humillima adiuui.
Ego Ælfwine episcopus assensum prebui.
Ego Byrhtwold episcopus dictando titulaui.
Ego Dudoc episcopus consolidaui.
Ego Lyfing episcopus dignum duxi.
Ego Godwine dux.
Ego Sigwerd dux.
Ego Leofric dux.
Ego Sigwerd abbas.
Ego Ælfwine abbas.
Ego Odda (age 49) minister.
Ego Ordgar minister.
Ego Ælfgar minister.
Ego Godwine minister.
Ego Æþelric minister.
Ego Toky minister.
Ego Toui minister.
Ego Dodda minister.
Ego Ælfwerd minister.
Ego Osmær minister.
On 6th March 1801 William Baring-Gould (age 30) and Diana Amelia Sabine (age 26) were married at Littleham, Devon.
Low Leyton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 26th October 1601 George Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley was baptised at Low Leyton, Devon.
Lustock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1344 Joan Lustock was born to William Lustock at Lustock, Devon.
On 31st January 1396 Joan Lustock (age 52) died at Lustock, Devon.
Lynmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. September 1811 to February 1813. [Percy Bysshe Shelley (age 19)] ... sailed thence to Dublin, where Shelley was eager, and in some degree prominent, in the good cause of Catholic emancipation, conjoined with repeal of the union; crossed to Wales, and lived at Nant-Gwillt, near Rhayader, then at Lynmouth [Map] in Devonshire, then at Tanyrallt in Carnarvonshire. All this was between September 1811 and February 1813. At Lynmouth an Irish servant of Shelley's was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for distributing and posting up printed papers, bearing no printer's name, of an inflammatory or seditious tendency - being a Declaration of Rights composed by the youthful reformer, and some verses of his named The Devil's Walk. At Tanyrallt Shelley was (according to his own and Harriet's account, confirmed by the evidence of Miss Westbrook, the elder sister, who continued an inmate in most of their homes) attacked on the night of 26th February by an assassin who fired three pistol-shots. It was either a human assassin or (as Shelley once said) " the devil." The motive of the attack was undefined; the fact of its occurrence was generally disbelieved, both at the time and by subsequent inquirers. Shelley was full of wild unpractical notions; he dosed himself occasionally with laudanum as a palliative to spasmodic pains; he was given to strange assertions and romancing narratives (several of which might properly be specified here but for want of space), and was not incapable of conscious fibbing. His mind no doubt oscillated at times along the line which divides sanity from insane delusion. It is now, however, at last proved that he did not invent such a monstrous story to serve a purpose. The Century Magazine for October 1905 contained an article entitled "A Strange Adventure of Shelley's," by Margaret L. Croft, which shows that a shepherd close to Tanyrallt, named Robin Pant Evan, being irritated by some well-meant acts of Shelley in terminating the lives of dying or diseased sheep, did really combine with two other shepherds to scare the poet, and Evan was the person who played the part of "assassin." He himself avowed as much to members of a family, Greaves, who were living at Tanyrallt between 1847 and 1865. This was the break-up of the residence of the Shelleys at Tanyrallt; they revisited Ireland, and then settled for a while in London.
Peacock's Memoirs of Shelley. Leaving Edinburgh, the young couple led for some time a wandering life. At the lakes they were kindly received by the Duke of Norfolk, and by others through his influence. They then went to Ireland, landed at Cork, visited the lakes of Killarney, and stayed some time in Dublin, where Shelley became a warm repealer and emancipator. They then went to the Isle of Man, then to Nant Gwillt1 in Radnorshire, then to Lymouth [Map] near Barnstaple,1 then came for a short time to London; then went to reside in a furnished house belonging to Mr. Maddocks at Tanyrallt,3 near Tremadoc, in Caernarvonshire. Their residence at this place was made chiefly remarkable by an imaginary attack on his life, which was followed by their immediately leaving Wales.
Note 1. Nant Gwillt, the Wild Brook, flows into the Elan (a tributary of the Wye), about five miles above Rhayader. Above the confluence, each stream runs in a rocky channel through a deep narrow valley. In each of these valleys is or was a spacious mansion, named from the respective streams. Cwm Elan House was the seat of Mr. Grove, whom Shelley had visited there before his marriage in 1811. Nant Gwillt House, when Shelley lived in it in 1812, was inhabited by a farmer, who let some of the best rooms in lodgings. At a subsequent period I stayed a day in Rhayader, for the sake of seeing this spot. It is a scene of singular beauty. [T. L. P. ]
Note 2. He had introduced himself by letter to Mr. Godwin, and they carried on a correspondence some time before they met. Mr. Godwin, after many pressing invitations, went to Lymouth on an intended visit, but when he arrived the birds had flown. [T. L. P.]
Note 3. Tan-yr-allt— Under the precipice. [T. L. P.]
Nelson House, Lynmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd September 1882 Charles Stuart Abbott 3rd Baron Tenterden (age 47) died at Nelson House, Lynmouth. His son Charles (age 16) succeeded 4th Baron Tenterden of Hendon in Middlesex.
Modbury, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1271 Joan Valletort (age 96) died in Modbury, Devon. Some sources say 1299.
Around 1317 William Aumale was born in Modbury, Devon.
Before 1513 Joan Champernowne was born to Philip Champernowne at Modbury, Devon.
In 1525 Anthony Denny (age 23) and Joan Champernowne (age 12) were married at Modbury, Devon.
On 1st January 1722 George Baker 1st Baronet was born to George Baker (age 35) and Mary Weston at Modbury, Devon.
St George's Church, Modbury, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Before 1772 George Baker (age 84) was appointed Vicar of St George's Church, Modbury.
Mohun Ottery, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 9th October 1342 Leonard Carew was born to John Carew (age 29) and Margaret Mohun in Mohun Ottery, Devon.
In 1346 John Carew was born to John Carew (age 33) and Margaret Mohun in Mohun Ottery, Devon.
Around October 1361 Thomas "Baron Hydon" Carew was born to Leonard Carew (age 18) and Elizabeth Fitzalan in Mohun Ottery, Devon.
Around 1425 Thomas Carew was born to Nicholas Carew (age 16) and Joan Courtenay (age 13) at Mohun Ottery, Devon.
In 1433 Nicholas Carew was born to Nicholas Carew (age 24) and Joan Courtenay (age 21) at Mohun Ottery, Devon.
Before 1514 Peter Carew was born to William Carew (age 30) and Joan Courtenay (age 33) in Mohun Ottery, Devon.
Nicholas Carew was born to John Carew and Margaret Mohun in Mohun Ottery, Devon.
Molesford, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1409 Nicholas Carew was born to Thomas "Baron Hydon" Carew (age 47) and Elizabeth Bonville (age 47) at Molesford, Devon to Thomas "Baron Hydon" Carew and Elizabeth Bonville.
On 3rd May 1447 Nicholas Carew (age 38) died at Molesford, Devon.
Monklee, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St George's Church, Monklee, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1519. 4th April 1519. 160. For Anne Seyntleger (age 64) [St Leger], widow.
Licence to found a perpetual chantry for one chaplain in the chapel of St. Mary, called "Hangfordis Chapell," in the church of St. George, Monklee, Devon, to pray for the King and Queen, and for the said Anne, Sir George Seyntleger (age 35), Thomas Seyntleger, clk., and Margaret Boleyn (age 65), widow, and for the souls of Sir Thomas Ormond, late earl of Ormond, and lady Anne his wife (father and mother of the said Anne Seyntleger), James and John, brothers of the said earl, William Hangford, Richard-Hangford his son, Sir Richard Hangford, son of the said Richard, and James Seyntleger and Ambrose Griseacre, husbands of the said Anne Seyntleger, and James Seyntleger, her son. Also licence to alienate possessions to the annual value of £10 for the said chaplain. Greenwich, 12 March 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 4 April.
Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 32.
Moretonhampstead, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Church of St Andrew Moretonhampstead, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 25th October 1625 Periam Pole was born to Peryam Pole (age 33). He was baptised at the Church of St Andrew Moretonhampstead, Devon.
Nathaniel Pole was born to Peryam Pole. He was baptised at the Church of St Andrew Moretonhampstead, Devon.
Musbury, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Fosse Way 5a Axmouth to Ilchester. The Fosse Way starts in Seaton, Devon [Map] and/or Axmouth, Devon [Map] after which it travels north through Musbury, Devon [Map] to Axminster, Devon [Map] where crosses the Exeter, Devon [Map] to Dorchester, Dorset [Map] Roman Road. From Axminster, Devon [Map] the Fosse Way continues through Chard, Somerset [Map], Dinnington, Somerset [Map], Yeabridge, Somerset [Map] to Lindinis [Map] aka Ilchester.
Ashe House, Musbury, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1622 Elizabeth Drake was born to John Drake and Helen Boteler at Ashe House, Musbury.
Newport, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1533 James Blount 6th Baron Mountjoy was born to Charles Blount 5th Baron Mountjoy (age 14) and Anne Willoughby Baroness Mountjoy at Newport, Devon.
Francis Blount was born to Charles Blount 5th Baron Mountjoy and Anne Willoughby Baroness Mountjoy at Newport, Devon.
North Huish, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Norreys North Huish, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1394 John Fortescue was born to John Fortescue (age 14) in Norreys North Huish, Devon.
North Molton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1190 Alain Zouche (age 65) died at North Molton, Devon.
Around 1213 Alice Zouche was born to Roger Zouche (age 38) and Margaret Bisset at North Molton, Devon.
On 9th October 1267 Alan Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Ashby was born to Roger Zouche (age 25) and Ela Longespée (age 23) at North Molton, Devon. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
All Saints' Church, North Molton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 3rd October 1936 Coplestone John de Grey Warwick Bampfylde (age 22) died from a fall from a horse shortly after representing his country as a member of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games fencing team. The Bampfylde Memorial Garden in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, North Molton was created in his memory, being a walled and sunken lawned garden, in the centre of which stands his gravestone inscribed: In memory of Coplestone John de Grey Warwick Bampfylde, Royal Horse Guards, beloved only son of the 4th Baron Poltimore. Died 3 October 1936 in his 23rd year.
On 13th July 1965 George Wentworth Warwick Bampfylde 4th Baron Poltimore (age 83) died. He was buried at Benwell, Southern Rhodesia, Africa. A memorial stone bench exists in the Bampfylde Memorial Garden created for his son in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, North Molton, next to Court House, his manor house, to which is affixed a tablet inscribed: "In loving memory of George Wentworth Warwick Bampfylde the 4th Baron Poltimore 1882–1965 and his wife Cynthia Rachael 1885–1961 who were laid to rest at Benwell Southern Rhodesia". His brother Arthur (age 82) succeeded 5th Baron Politmore, 10th Baronet Bampfylde of Poltimore in Devon.
Nutwell, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1433 John Dynham 1st Baron Dynham was born to John Dynham (age 27) and Joan Arches (age 23) at Nutwell, Devon.
On 25th January 1458 John Dynham (age 52) died in Nutwell, Devon.
Otterton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1478 William Pole was born to John Pole (age 18) at Otterton, Devon.
Petrockstowe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Pilton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Poltimore, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1594 Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 68) died. Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 34) inherited the Manor of Poltimore, Devon.
On 14th October 1727 Coplestone Warwick Bamfylde 3rd Baronet (deceased) was buried at Poltimore, Devon.
On 28th December 1958 Arthur Gore 7th Earl of Arran (age 55) committed suicide at Poltimore, Devon nine days after succeeding his father as Earl of Arran. He was unmarried. He, reportedly, killed himself because he was homosexual. His brother Arthur (age 48) succeeded 8th Earl Arran, 7th Viscount Sudley of Castle Gore in County Mayo, 7th Baron Saunders of Deeps in County Wexford, 9th Baronet Gore of Newtown in County Mayo. Fiona Colquhoun Countess of Arran (age 40) by marriage Countess Arran.
Politmore House, Poltimore, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1550 Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 24) commissioned the construction of Politmore House, and the completion of Bampfylde House.
Poltimore Manor, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1297 William Pontington Canon Exeter purchased Poltimore Manor, Devon for £200 from Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 47).
In 1307 William Pontington Canon Exeter died. He bequeathed Poltimore Manor, Devon to John Bamfielde of Poltimore and Weston Bampfylde (age 45).
Powderham, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1509 George Courtenay was born to William "Great" Courtenay (age 32) and Margaret Edgecumbe (age 28) at Powderham, Devon.
On 31st May 1762 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon (deceased) was buried at Powderham, Devon.
On 12th June 1835 William "Kitty" Courtenay 9th Earl Devon (deceased) was buried at Powderham, Devon.
On 27th May 1898 Henry Reginald Courtenay (age 62) died in Powderham, Devon.
On 21st December 1948 Amy Courtenay (age 83) died in Powderham, Devon.
Powderham Castle, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Powderham Castle is also in Castles in Devon.
In 1391 Philip Courtenay (age 36) granted at Powderham Castle [Map].
In 1480 Joan Courtenay was born to William Courtenay (age 29) and Cecily Cheney in Powderham Castle [Map].
On 18th November 1888 William Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 81) died at Powderham Castle [Map]. His son Edward (age 52) succeeded 12th Earl Devon.
Powderham Church Powderham, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 23rd June 1630 William Courtenay 3rd Earl Devon (age 77) died at London. He was buried at Powderham Church Powderham, Devon. His son Francis (age 54) de jure 4th Earl Devon. Elizabeth Seymour Countess Devon (age 23) by marriage Countess Devon.
Roborough, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 21st May 1598 Mary Bassett (age 75) died. She was buried the same day at Roborough, Devon.
Rougemont, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1246 Robert Lisle was born to Robert Lisle (age 34) and Alice Fitzgerald at Rougemont, Devon.
Salcombe Regis, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Mary and St Peter's Church, Salcombe Regis, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 10th July 1827 Reverend John Medley (age 22) and Christiana Bacon (age 20) were married at St Mary and St Peter's Church, Salcombe Regis. Her father John "The Younger" Bacon (age 50) was a witness. She the daughter of John "The Younger" Bacon and Susanna Sophia Taylor (age 45).
Seaton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Fosse Way 5a Axmouth to Ilchester. The Fosse Way starts in Seaton, Devon [Map] and/or Axmouth, Devon [Map] after which it travels north through Musbury, Devon [Map] to Axminster, Devon [Map] where crosses the Exeter, Devon [Map] to Dorchester, Dorset [Map] Roman Road. From Axminster, Devon [Map] the Fosse Way continues through Chard, Somerset [Map], Dinnington, Somerset [Map], Yeabridge, Somerset [Map] to Lindinis [Map] aka Ilchester.
Shaldon, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Nicholas's Church, Shaldon, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Nicholas's Church, Shaldon is also in Churches in Devon.
On 15th June 1822 John Bathurst Deane (age 24) and Caroline Lemprière were married at St Nicholas's Church, Shaldon [Map].
Shillingford St George, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St George's Church Shillingford St George, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 20th March 1499 William Huddersfield died. He was buried at St George's Church Shillingford St George, Devon.
Shobrooke, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Swithun's Church, Shobrooke, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Swithun's Church, Shobrooke is also in Churches in Devon.
On 5th February 1830 Susan Mordaunt Countess St Germans (age 50) died at Fulford Park [Map]. She was buried at St Swithun's Church, Shobrooke [Map]. Memorial at St Germans Priory [Map].
Susan Mordaunt Countess St Germans: On 15th December 1779 she was born to John Mordaunt 7th Baronet and Elizabeth Prowse Lady Mordaunt. On 30th August 1814 William Eliot 2nd Earl St Germans and she were married at Walton, Warwickshire. On 17th November 1823 John Eliot 1st Earl St Germans died without issue. He was buried at St Germans Priory William succeeded 2nd Earl St Germans, 3rd Baron Eliot of St Germans in Cornwall. She by marriage Countess St Germans.
Shute, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1332 William Bonville was born in Shute, Devon.
Around August 1392 William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville was born to John Bonville (age 21) and Elizabeth Fitzroger (age 21) at Shute, Devon.
In 1534 William Pole (age 56) died at Shute, Devon.
Before 13th April 1695 Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. He was buried in Shute, Devon. His son John (age 45) succeeded 3rd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 42) by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.
John Pole died at Shute, Devon.
Shute Manor, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 15th December 1455 the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon since 1355, and Bonville family resolved their differences at the Battle of Clyst Heath near Exeter [Map]. Thomas Courtenay 13th Earl Devon (age 41) defeated William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville (age 63). Battle something of an over-statement; the number of dead reported by one chronicler as being twelve. Following the battle the victorious Courtenay's attacked Bonville's Shute Manor.
Around 30th June 1460 Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset was born to William Bonville 6th Baron Harington (age 18) and Katherine Neville Baroness Bonville and Hastings (age 18) at Shute Manor. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
Sidmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 11th August 1821 Vincent Rowland Corbet 3rd Baronet was born to Andrew Vincent Corbet 2nd Baronet (age 21) and Rachel Hill (age 22) at Sidmouth, Devon.
On 6th September 1854 Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet (age 25) and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey (age 19) were married at Sidmouth, Devon.
Woolbrook Cottage Sidmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 23rd January 1820 Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn (age 52) died at Woolbrook Cottage Sidmouth, Devon.
Silferton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 20th October 1317 Alice Wafre (age 62) died at Silferton, Devon.
Silverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Silverton Park, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 2nd April 1845 George Wyndham 4th Earl Egremont (age 58) died without issue at Silverton Park, Devon. Earl Egremont, Baronet Wyndham of Orchard in Somerset extinct.
Slapton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St James' Church, Slapton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 17th August 1390 Guy de Bryan (age 71) died. Monument at Tewkesbury Abbey [Map]. Alabaster with, unusually, a portrait rather than a generic face. Early Plate Bascinet Period. He was buried at St James' Church, Slapton.
Sourton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
South Molton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Mary Magdalene Church South Molton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 3rd September 1874 Michael Edward Hicks-Beach 1st Earl St Aldwyn (age 36) and Lucy Catherine Fortescue Countess St Aldwyn (age 23) were married at St Mary Magdalene Church South Molton, Devon. She the daughter of Hugh Fortescue 3rd Earl Fortescue (age 56) and Georgina Augusta Dawson-Damer Countess Fortescue.
South Tawton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1343 John Burnell was born to Nicholas Haudlo Burnell 1st Baron Burnell (age 17) at South Tawton, Devon.
On 10th April 1375 John Burnell (age 32) died at South Tawton, Devon.
South Towlon, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1160 Constance Beaumont Sarthe was born to Richard Beaumont Sarthe I Viscount (age 25) and Lucie Aigle Viscountess at South Towlon, Devon. She a great granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
Southleigh, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Wiscombe Park, Southleigh, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Charles Gordon was born illegitimately to George Gordon 3rd Earl Aberdeen at Wiscombe Park.
Spencercombe, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1296 Eudes Zouche (age 66) died at Spencercombe, Devon.
Spiney, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Sampford Spiney, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1192 Richard Tosny was born to Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead (age 32) and Constance Beaumont Sarthe (age 32) at Sampford Spiney, Devon. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
Stoke Fleming, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Peter's Church, Stoke Fleming, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Peter's Church, Stoke Fleming is also in Churches in Devon.
St Peter's Church, Stoke Fleming [Map]. Stained glass.
Tavistock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1315 Laurence Mohun was born to John Mohun 1st Baron Dunster (age 46) and Ada Tiptoft Baroness Dunster (age 40) at Tavistock, Devon.
In 1460 Thomas Mohun was born to Thomas Mohun at Tavistock, Devon.
In 1542 John Glanville was born at Tavistock, Devon.
On 24th August 1807 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet (age 26) and Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny (age 19) were married at Tavistock, Devon.
St Eustacius's Church, Tavistock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Eustacius's Church, Tavistock is also in Churches in Devon.
St Eustacius's Church, Tavistock [Map]. .
Tavistock Abbey, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Tavistock Abbey, Devon is also in Abbeys in England.
In 1017 Eadwig Ætheling Wessex was executed by King Canute of England (age 22). He was buried at Tavistock Abbey, Devon [Map].
The Vicarage, Tavistock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Life of Thomas Stothard RA with Personal Reminiscences by Mrs Bray. ADVERTISEMENT
IN the year 1836, two articles of mine, entitled "Reminiscences of Stothard," were published in the May and June numbers of Blackwood's Magazine. In 1845, Mr. Alfred Stothard, son of the late hisstorical painter, and himself a medallist of great ability, passed some little time with us at Tavistock. During his visit, he expressed his regret that he had not been made acquainted with my intention to write the articles on his father, as he could have furnished me with some additional information. These, therefore, I revised, corrected, and re-modelled; and embodied in them not only the particulars I received from so authentic a source, but added alfo many from my own recollections; till at length, the work grew so much upon me, that I determined to throw it into a more biographical form.
After I had thus enlarged and completed my talk, it was fuggefted to me by Mr. Murray, that it would be defirable, if possible, to obtain fome original letters of Stothard. In the hope of being enabled to do this, I applied to Mr. Alfred Stothard, who kindly lent all the papers he had of his late father. Thefe principally confifted of letters to and from his wife; with fome rude drafts of others to various perfons on matters of bufinefs connected with his profeffion; and two very briefly written diaries of journeys to Edinburgh and Derby mire, whilft engaged in his purfuits. All thefe documents I moft carefully examined.
I found the letters addrefTed to Mrs. Stothard evinced kind and good feelings as a hufband and a father; but, for the greater part, so much were they of a private nature, as to contain little information for the public. From thefe, therefore, I felected only a few extracts, to mow how ftrong were his domeftic affections.
Refpecting letters and papers of a more general or profeflional character, I grieve to fay, I could find but few that were in a ftate for publication, or would have pofTefTed any intereft with the reader. Moft of them were fragments, unfinifhed drafts, or rude memoranda, and ufually without dates; fome with so many obliterations, and in so imperfect a ftate, that they could not be clearly understood, and thus were ufelefs. I have, therefore, been compelled to give but very few.
In juftice to myfelf I have ftated this; as it will, in fome meafure, account for a want of exact regularity as to the order in which they are placed. Indeed, I have frequently felt the difficulty, in fome inftances the impoftibility, of following the principal events of Stothard's life in ftricl: chronological order. Thofe who were moft intimately acquainted with the early part of his career are no longer living; and, from natural modefty and referve, he feldom, if ever, talked about himfelf.
The plan of giving illuftrations from the works of a great painter, with fome account of his life, originated with Mr. Leflie, R.A., in his Memoirs of Conftable; Mr. Murray has, in fome meafure, adopted it as the precedent and example in the ftyle of illuftrating the prefent volume. To that eminent artift I am indebted for two or three characteriftic anecdotes of his brother Academician, and for the extract from a ledlure which he recently delivered at the Royal Academy refpecting the productions of Stothard's pencil.
To Mr. Carpenter, of the Britifh Mufeum, my thanks are due for his great kindnefs and attention in enabling me to profit by the engravings from the works of Stothard, under his care, in the print- room of that National Inftitution. To Mifs Denman, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Windus, I am alfo indebted for having moft obligingly allowed fome of his defigns, in their pofleflion, to be copied for thefe pages.
ANNA ELIZA BRAY (age 60).
The Vicarage, Tavistock, November, 1851
Tawstock, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 26th March 1467 Catherine Affeton (age 63) died in Tawstock, Devon.
Tawstock Court, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 15th August 1642 Henry Bourchier 5th Earl Bath (age 55) rejected a summons from the House of Lords which required his attendance at Parliament. On 23rd August 1642 his arrest was ordered. On 28th September 1642 he was arrested at Tawstock Court, Devon and imprisoned at the Tower of London [Map].
Photos of Tawstock Court, Devon taken in late 2022.
Teignmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
John Evelyn's Diary. 3rd August 1690. The French landed some soldiers at Teignmouth [Map], in Devon, and burned some poor houses. The French fleet still hovering about the western coast, and we having 300 sail of rich merchant-ships in the bay of Plymouth [Map], our fleet began to move toward them, under three admirals. The country in the west all on their guard. A very extraordinary fine season; but on the 12th was a very great storm of thunder and lightning, and on the 15th the season much changed to wet and cold. The militia and trained bands, horse and foot, which were up through England, were dismissed. The French King having news that King William (age 39) was slain, and his army defeated in Ireland, caused such a triumph at Paris, and all over France, as was never heard of; when, in the midst of it, the unhappy King James (age 56) being vanquished, by a speedy flight and escape, himself brought the news of his own defeat.
In 1744 Colonel Joseph Sabine was born at Teignmouth, Devon [Map].
Time Team Series 3 Episode 4: A Wreck of the Spanish Armada was filmed between 26th May 1995 and 28th May 1995. It was originally shown on 28th January 1996.
Location: Teignmouth, Devon [Map].
Christow, Teignmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St James the Apostle Church, Christow, Teignmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 23rd January 1833 Edward Pellew 1st Viscount Exmouth (age 75) died. He was buried at St James the Apostle Church, Christow. His son Pownoll (age 46) succeeded 2nd Viscount Exmouth, 2nd Baron Exmouth of Canonteign, 2nd Baronet Pellew of Treverry in Cornwall. He died in December of the same year. Georgiana Janet Dick Viscountess Pellew (age 33) by marriage Viscountess Exmouth.
St Michael the Archangel Church, Teignmouth, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Before 21st January 1814 Colonel Joseph Sabine (age 70) died. He was buried on 21st January 1814 at St Michael the Archangel Church, Teignmouth.
Tiverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Peter's Church Tiverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 15th November 1527 Catherine York Countess Devon (age 48) died at Tiverton Castle [Map]. She was buried at St Peter's Church Tiverton, Devon.
Tiverton Castle, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Tiverton Castle is also in Castles in Devon.
On 15th November 1527 Catherine York Countess Devon (age 48) died at Tiverton Castle [Map]. She was buried at St Peter's Church Tiverton, Devon.
Torbay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
John Evelyn's Diary. 5th November 1688. I went to London; heard the news of the Prince (age 38) having landed at Torbay, coming with a fleet of near 700 sail, passing through the Channel with so favorable a wind, that our navy could not intercept, or molest them. This put the King (age 55) and Court into great consternation, they were now employed in forming an army to stop their further progress, for they were got into Exeter [Map], and the season and ways very improper for his Majesty's forces to march so great a distance.
Paignton Torbay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 9th December 1654 Walter Blount 1st Baronet (age 60) died at Paignton Torbay, Devon. His son George (age 44) succeeded 2nd Baronet Blount of Sodington.
Torquay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 1st August 1821 Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk was born to Edmund Lyons 1st Baron Lyons (age 30) at Torquay, Devon.
On 28th November 1828 Mary Russell (age 43) died at Torquay, Devon.
On 8th July 1841 Thomas Peregrine Courtenay (age 59) drowned at Torquay, Devon.
On 17th March 1867 Henry Peter Pitt-Rivers 5th Baron Rivers (age 17) died from lung disease in Torquay, Devon. His uncle George (age 52) succeeded 6th Baron Rivers of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire.
Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
1854. George Price Boyce (age 27). "Anstey's Cove [Map]".
Atkinson's Hotel Torquay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 4th September 1878 Arthur Ramsay 14th Earl Dalhousie was born to John William Maule Ramsay 13th Earl Dalhousie (age 31) and Ida Louise Bennet Countess Dalhousie (age 21) at Atkinson's Hotel Torquay, Devon.
The Bungalow Torquay, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 30th January 1897 George Hay-Drummond 12th Earl Kinnoull (age 69) died at The Bungalow Torquay, Devon. His son Archibald (age 41) succeeded 13th Earl Kinnoull, 6th Baron Hay of Pedwardine in Herefordshire.
Torre Mohun, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Before 26th November 1260 Isabel Ferrers (age 34) died at Torre Mohun, Devon.
Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Ashwater Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Peter's Church Ashwater Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 9th April 1570 Thomas Monck was baptised at St Peter's Church Ashwater Torridge, Devon.
Petrockstowe, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe is also in Churches in Devon.
In December 1631 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 23) and Jane Rolle Lady Carew were married at St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe [Map]. She being his step-aunt, sister of his step-mother Grace Rolle Lady Rolle (age 38).
On 6th April 1640 William Button 2nd Baronet (age 18) and Anne Rolle (age 24) were married at St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe [Map].
St Giles in the Wood, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Giles' Church, St Giles in the Wood, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 27th February 1631 Florence Rolle was born to Denys Rolle (age 17) and Margaret Poulett. She was baptised at St Giles' Church, St Giles in the Wood on 27th February 1631.
On 3rd May 1681 Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet (age 28) and Florence Rolle Lady Wrey (age 29) were married at St Giles' Church, St Giles in the Wood. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. He the son of Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet and Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex (age 50).
Weare Giffard, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Woolfardisworthy, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy, Torridge, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy is also in Churches in Devon.
All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map]. Norman origin, mid C15 tower, C14 nave and transept. C16 aisle, porch and vestry C19 incorporating some earlier roof. Restored in 1872.
Memorials: in chancel a white marble oval wall tablet with urn above to Mary Hammer died 1793 and white marble Neo-Classical Tablet to Bartholomew Prust of 1862 by Baker. In the north aisle a good large early C17 or late C16 monument to a member of the Cole family. Ancient colour survives throughout with Trophy reliefs supporting round-arched recess framing reclining figure in armour with inscription panel (faint) in strapwork cartouche. Flanking Corinthian columns support pulvinated frieze and attic storey with 3 armorials in strapwork frames between 2 obelisks. Limestone grey marble wall tablet to John Whitlake dated 1750 with Roman Doric frame to inscription and urn above. Secondary cartouche in apron below to Mary Whitlake (d.175 ). Plain rectangular white marble tablet inscribed to John Robbins "who was thrown from his horse and perished in a deep snow on 11th Feb 1784". Adjoining above is the apron of a missing C17 limestone monument with skull wings, fronds and cherubim retaining ancient colour and gold. Tablet to Rev Joseph Prust Neo-Classical white and grey marble first half of C19 by Baker.
On 22nd June 1759 Zachary Hamlyn (age 82) died. He was buried at All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He has a monument at All Saints Church Clovelly, Devon with the inscription: "To the memory of Zachary Hamlyn Esq. late of Lincoln's Inn and of Court in this parish who departed this life June 22d MDCCLIX in the LXXXII year of his age. Whose body lies interred in the parish church of Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He was a sincere Christian, a tender and beneficent relation, a faithfull and kind friend an inoffensive and chearfull companion. Exemplarily modest, diligent, capable, communicative, he acquired a handsome fortune not only unenvied but with the esteem and love of all who had the pleasure of knowing him". His great-nephew James Hammett aka Hamlyn 1st Baronet (age 24) inherited his estates including the manor of Clovelly, Devon, and adopted his surname and arms.
On 26th March 1766 Richard Hammett (age 59) died. He was buried at All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map] where he has a mural monument with an incription: "Sacred to the memory of Richard Hammett, Gentleman, who died the 26th March 1766 aged 59 years and also Elizabeth (age 56) his wife (only daughter and child of Philip Risdon, Gentleman) who died the 24th March 1787 aged 77 years. They have left a numerous issue by whom they were most deservedly beloved and will be ever lamented. This token of respect to their good parents is erected by their three daughters Mary, Thomazin & Gertrude"
Before 8th December 1897 Gertrude Cary died. A ledger stone on the floor of the chancel in All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map] is inscribed "Here lyeth Gertrude, the wife of William Hamlyn of Marshwell, in this parish, who was buried 8 December 1697".
Totnes, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Wrangton Totnes, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 22nd March 1922 John Granville Cornwallis Eliot 6th Earl St Germans (age 31) died of an injury sustained during a point to point at Wrangton Totnes, Devon. His first cousin Granville (age 54) succeeded 7th Earl St Germans, 8th Baron Eliot of St Germans in Cornwall.
Trematon, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Trematon Castle, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Trematon Castle, Devon is also in Castles in Devon.
Before 1852. Samuel Prout (age 68). "Trematon Castle, Devon [Map]".
Uffculme, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
All Saints Chapel, Uffculme, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On 1st November 1879 Thomas Dyke Acland 12th Baronet (age 37) and Gertrude Walrond Lady Acland (age 26) were married at All Saints Chapel, Uffculme.
Wembury, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 851. This year Alderman Ceorl, with the men of Devonshire, fought the heathen army at Wemburg [Map], and after making great slaughter obtained the victory. The same year King Athelstan and Alderman Elchere fought in their ships, and slew a large army at Sandwich [Map] in Kent, taking nine ships and dispersing the rest. The heathens now for the first time remained over winter in the Isle of Thanet [Map]. The same year came three hundred and fifty ships into the mouth of the Thames; the crew of which went upon land, and stormed Canterbury, Kent [Map] and London; putting to flight Bertulf, king of the Mercians, with his army; and then marched southward over the Thames into Surrey. Here Ethelwulf and his son Ethelbald, at the head of the West-Saxon army, fought with them at Ockley [Map], and made the greatest slaughter of the heathen army that we have ever heard reported to this present day. There also they obtained the victory.
Werrington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
On or before 3rd April 1684 Elizabeth Reynell Lady Morice died. She was buried on 3rd April 1684 at Werrington, Devon.
On or before 7th February 1690 William Morice 1st Baronet (age 62) died. He was buried at Werrington, Devon on 7th February 1690. His son Nicholas (age 9) succeeded 2nd Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon.
Around 1706 Nicholas Herbert was born to Thomas Herbert 8th Earl Pembroke 5th Earl Montgomery (age 50) and Margaret Sawyer Countess Pembroke and Montgomery at Werrington, Devon.
On or before 18th September 1716 Catherine Herbert Lady Morice died. She was buried at Werrington, Devon on 18th September 1716.
On 27th January 1726 Nicholas Morice 2nd Baronet (age 45) died. He was buried at Werrington, Devon on 7th February 1726 . His son William (age 19) succeeded 3rd Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon.
West Worlington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Affeton West Worlington, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Around 1373 John Affeton was born in Affeton West Worlington, Devon.
On 26th March 1467 John Affeton (age 94) died in Affeton West Worlington, Devon.
Whimple, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
In 1626 John Leigh (age 51) died at Whimple, Devon.
Witchurch, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Wolborough, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Yelverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles
St Peter's Church, Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, South-West England, British Isles [Map]
St Peter's Church, Meavy is also in Churches in Devon.
St Peter's Church, Meavy [Map]. Meavy was purchased by Sir Francis Drake 3rd Baronet, of Buckland Abbey in the parish of Buckland Monachorum, who sometimes resided at the manor house west of St Peter's Church, in which survives the "Drake Aisle" or manorial chapel.