Harberton
| Harberton | |
| Devon | |
|---|---|
 St Andrew's Church, Harberton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SX777585 |
| Location: | 50°24’49"N, 3°43’18"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,285 |
| Post town: | Totnes |
| Postcode: | TQ9 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Hams |
Harberton is a village in southern Devon, found three miles south-west of Totnes. Also within the parish is the village of Harbertonford, which stands on the main A381 road to Totnes. The 2001 census the parish had a recorded population of 1,285.
The village takes its name from the River Harbourne, which flows through the parish.
Church of St Andrew
The Parish Church of St Andrew is a fine building of the 14th to 15th centuries with a handsome tower. The late mediæval rood screen is a notable example with richly carved cornice and vaulting. The font is a very fine piece of Norman work and the pulpit is 15th century.[1]
History
According to Tristram Risdon (d.1640), Harberton was the residence of Alric the Saxon.[2]
Harberton is not mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, as it was then a constituent estate of the manor of Chillington, which is listed. Later, according to Risdon, Harberton was held by Roger Bigod of Norfolk (d. 1107).[2]
The estate of Harberton was granted out of the royal manor of Chillington (in the parish of Stockenham) by King Henry I (1100-1135) to Roger I de Nonant[3] (d.pre-1123), feudal baron of Totnes[4]
Big Society
Harberton Croquet and Social Club was founded in 2002 and hosts the popular Summer Cup.[5] This is the only club in the country that plays by Harberton Croquet Rules, rather than the more commonly played variations of croquet rules.
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References
- ↑ Betjeman, John, ed. (1968) Collins Pocket Guide to English Parish Churches; the South. London: Collins; p. 162
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Risdon, Tristram: 'A Survey of Devon' (1632), 1810 edition, p 165
- ↑ Thorn, Caroline & Frank, (eds.) Domesday Book, (Morris, John, gen.ed.) Vol. 9, Devon, Parts 1 & 2, Phillimore Press, Chichester, 1985, part 2 (notes), 1,34
- ↑ Sanders, p.89
- ↑ 'Village hosts croquet tournament': Totnes Times Wednesday 6 September 2017