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Ermington was probably founded soon after 700 at which point the [[Saxons]] were in control. It appeared in the [[Domesday Book]] as a royal manor |
Ermington was probably founded soon after 700 at which point the [[Saxons]] were in control. It appeared in the [[Domesday Book]] as a royal manor. Near the boundary of the parish there is a place, called Penquit, which has probably been continuously inhabited since Celtic times. Penquit was recorded in 1238 and is [[Celtic languages|Celtic]] for "end of the wood". From the early 13th century a mansion at nearby Strashleigh was the seat of the Strashleigh family, until the family died out in 1583. Nearby Strode was inhabited by the Strode family from 1238 and probably earlier. Although, since the 15th century, their principal residence has been in [[Plympton]]. In the 14th century, its church, named after [[Saint Peter]], was constructed and was later enlarged in the 15th century.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/110511/1.html|first=W. G.|last=Hoskins|publisher=Phillimore|isbn=1860772706|year=2003|title=Devon}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:08, 1 August 2008
| Ermington | |
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 Ermington as seen from West Strode Cross | |
| Population | Expression error: "850 (2001)[1]" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SX637531 |
| • London | Template:Mi to km |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | IVYBRIDGE |
| Postcode district | PL21 |
| Dialling code | 01752 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Ermington is a village and civil parish in the county of Devon, England. The village is in the South Hams district and is twinned with the commune of Clécy, in Normandy, France. It is known well for its crooked church spire, which a pub has been named after.
History
Ermington was probably founded soon after 700 at which point the Saxons were in control. It appeared in the Domesday Book as a royal manor. Near the boundary of the parish there is a place, called Penquit, which has probably been continuously inhabited since Celtic times. Penquit was recorded in 1238 and is Celtic for "end of the wood". From the early 13th century a mansion at nearby Strashleigh was the seat of the Strashleigh family, until the family died out in 1583. Nearby Strode was inhabited by the Strode family from 1238 and probably earlier. Although, since the 15th century, their principal residence has been in Plympton. In the 14th century, its church, named after Saint Peter, was constructed and was later enlarged in the 15th century.[2]
References
- ^ "Parish Headcount". The Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ Hoskins, W. G. (2003). Devon. Phillimore. ISBN 1860772706.