Hayridge Hundred

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File:Hayridge hundred in 1765.jpg
1765 map of the hundred

The hundred of Hayridge was the name of one of thirty two ancient administrative units of Devon, England.[1] It was originally known as Sulfretona and this name was still used in the Geldroll of 1084 but two hundred years later it was called Harigg in the hundred Role of Edward I after the place where the hundred courts were held which is now Whorridge farm.[2]

The parishes in the hundred were: Bickleigh (near Tiverton); Blackborough; Bradninch; Broadhembury; Cadbury; Cadeleigh; Cullompton; Feniton; Kentisbeare; Netherexe; Payhembury; Plymtree; Rewe (part); Sheldon; Silverton; Talaton; Thorverton.[1] According to White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Devonshire, (1850) it "Is of an irregular figure, extending about 16 miles from east to west, and varying from 9 to 6 in breadth." [3]

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  3. ↑ White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Devonshire, (1850) cited in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.


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