Devonshire June July 16
Everything Devon: Countryside, Wildlife, History, Events, Music
Everything Devon: Countryside, Wildlife, History, Events, Music
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MAIDENCOMBE - COURT HOUSE<br />
Court House and<br />
the Judas Tree<br />
Formerly known as Court<br />
Farmhouse, the building was<br />
extended and altered in the 20th<br />
century. It's a Grade II Listed<br />
building and it's reported to be<br />
the same site as the legendary<br />
manor house of 'Mansum' that<br />
apparently, was owned by Ralph<br />
Tregoz who had been granted a<br />
licence by the Bishop of Exeter<br />
in 1330 for an oratory.<br />
The cerise/pink tree is a Judas<br />
Tree (see plaque shown below) and<br />
is believed to have come from a<br />
sapling brought back from the<br />
Lebanon in the <strong>16</strong>th century. At<br />
the time of visiting (mid May),<br />
it was in full bloom and made an<br />
impressive site.<br />
There's an interesting website<br />
called maidencombe.net that's<br />
worth visiting for more background<br />
information on Maidencombe.<br />
Editor's Comment<br />
To see a plaque in Maidencombe<br />
referring to the Neighbourhood<br />
Plan for this beautiful village really<br />
strikes home how little consideration<br />
our beautiful countryside is<br />
now given - Maidencombe really<br />
should be exempt.<br />
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Countryside, History, Walks, the Arts, Events & all things Devon at: DEVONSHIRE magazine.co.uk
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