MEM25505 - Lower East Lyn Farm, Lynton (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
East Lyn, with West Lyn, was Lina in Domesday. Both were included in the manor of Lynton (Lintona). This was held by William Capra. Before the conquest it was held by Algar. [1] Lower East Lyn farmhouse clearly derives its name from the East Lyn river where the OE hlynn refers to “a torrent.” The Domesday Book has the name “Line” (Lynton was “Lintone”) which, in later records of 1242 and 1282 had become the Lyn. The farmhouse is believed to have been the former Popham Manor House. [2] The site is depicted on the Tithe Map for Lynton and Lynmouth Parish. It is labelled "East Lyn" with Higher East Lyn to the northeast. [3] It is separately labelled "Lower East Lyn" and "Remains of a Manor House" on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [4] The site is labelled "Lower East Lyn" on the 2022 MasterMap data. [5] The farmstead is discussed in detail in the 2015 Exmoor Farmsteads Conservation Area Character Appraisal. This states that the site was known as "East Lyn Manor" in 2015 and had been out of agricultural use for some time. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDE59335 Monograph: Reichel, O. J.. 1928-1938. Hundreds of Devon: The Hundred of Shirwell in Early Times. 466, 486, 492.
- <2> SEM6961 Report: Fisher, J.. 2005. Exmoor Farmsteads: Conservation Area Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority.
- <3> SEM7677 Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <4>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #48349 ]
- <5> SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
- <6> SEM8701 Report: Pratt, N.. 2018. Exmoor Farmsteads Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 1, 5-25, Figures 1-18.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7344 4815 (121m by 144m) With reference to other available mapping editions |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (9)
- Parent of: 19th Century water meadow at Higher East Lyn (Monument) (MMO1976)
- Parent of: Lower East Lyn Farmhouse (Building) (MDE1234)
- Parent of: Medieval or post-medieval house at Lower East Lyn Farm (Building) (MEM22307)
- Parent of: Post-medieval avenue leading to Lower East Lyn Farmstead (Monument) (MEM22398)
- Parent of: Post-medieval granary or mill at Lower East Lyn Farm (Monument) (MDE11723)
- Parent of: Post-medieval implement shed at Lower East Lyn Farm (Building) (MEM25506)
- Parent of: Post-medieval linhay or shed north of Lower East Lyn Farmhouse (Building) (MEM25507)
- Parent of: Post-medieval stable at Lower East Lyn Farm (Building) (MEM22396)
- Parent of: Post-medieval well or springhead at Lower East Lyn (Monument) (MEM22397)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 21 2022 3:00PM
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