Brampford Speake (1827)
F. C. Lewis
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| Devon | West Country Studies | L SC0228 |
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SC0228
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Polwhele, Revd. Richard.The history of Devonshire. London: Cadell, Dilly & Murray, 1793-1806. Vol. II. p.52.This parish is more than five miles in length, and about three in breadth - its situation rather high, and commanding some of the most picturesque views in the county. It is entirely inclosed [sic], and affords but little wood, except elm. [
] The houses are mostly made of cob, very compact, and neatly thatched, with small gardens belonging to them - some few with orchards. Upon the river Exe (says Risdon) bordereth Brampford; of which Ulvode the Saxon was seized in the Confessor's time by the name of Bramforton, which was bestowed upon the bishop of Constance in Normandy; and since hath been the lands of that knightly family of Espeakes, down to these our days, commonly called Brampford-Speke. [Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
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120x157mm
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WSL copy is hand coloured
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1827