MSO10346 - Downscombe (Place)

Summary

The settlement may relate to the Domesday manor of Donnescumba, which was held by Roger de Courcelle.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Downscombe has been potentially identified with the Domesday manor of Donnescumba, held by Roger de Courcelle. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Howes, J.G.. 1889. Notes on Exford. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 35. 2. 42.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 18618

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8418 3947 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS83NW
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Dec 19 2014 3:15PM

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