Highampton
| Highampton | |
| Devon | |
|---|---|
 The parish church in Highampton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SS483042 |
| Location: | 50°49’5"N, 4°9’16"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Holsworthy |
| Postcode: | EX21 |
| Dialling code: | 01409 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | West Devon |
Highampton is a village in Devon standing on a ridge with views of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Highampton is about ten miles from Holsworthy, nine miles from Okehampton and three and a half miles from Hatherleigh. The A3072 runs through Highampton.
History
Highampton was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. The Lord in 1086 was Roger of Meulles with Highampton valued at £3
The Manor of Burdon
The Manor of Burdon is an Ancient Manor dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. It is thought to be one of the oldest manors in Devon. The Manor was known as Buredune at the time of William the Conqueror's Domesday Book of 1086 and was later held by Lucya de Buredone in 1241 for one-tenth of a Knight's fee.[1]
The current owner of the Burdon Manor house is Andrew Orchard, and the building is now used as a residential home for those with disabilities.
About the village
The village has a primary school, a Post Office / village shop, a pub, a church, and a village hall in which a number of community activities take place.
There is also a Local History Society.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Highampton) |
References
- Doomsday Records-Highampton
- History on A Vision of Britain
- Highampton.net
