MDE20857 - Hollacombe (Place)

Summary

The settlement is recorded in Domesday and was held by Alwy before the Conquest.

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Hollacombe was Holecome in Domesday. It was held by Walter de Duaco, alias Walscin (or the foreigner). Before the Conquest it was held by Alwy. Later descent given. [1] Hollacombe is Holecumbe in the Assizes of 1292. It means 'hollow valley', from the two words holh and cumb. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928-1938. Hundreds of Devon: The Hundred of Braunton in Early Times. 398, 457.
  • <2> Monograph: Gover, J. E. B., Mawer, A. and Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. 50.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18771
  • Devon SMR: SS64SW/50
  • Local List Status (No)

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Grid reference SS 6458 4377 (point) (MasterMap)
Map sheet SS64SW
Civil Parish KENTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Dec 15 2014 1:20PM

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