Devon Notes and Queries, Vol. 3: A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Local History Biography and Antiquities of the County of Devon; From January 1904 to October 1905 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. F. S. Amery

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484623265 ISBN 13: 9780484623261

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore Devon’s past through detailed local history and archival glimpses .

This volume gathers notes and queries on the county’s medieval houses, abbeys, and notable families, offering clear context and curious details drawn from historical records.

From the priory ruins to parish histories, the book outlines how Devon’s past shaped its landscape and local identity. It presents both concrete facts and thoughtful interpretation, helping readers connect places with their long histories.

• Profiles of monastic houses, their founders, and their later fates
• Accounts of feudal landholding and the shifting ownership of Devon’s estates
• Transcriptions and references to historical documents and receipts
• Descriptive notes on architecture, ruins, and the layout of historic sites

Ideal for readers of local history and genealogical research, especially those curious about Devon’s medieval world and its enduring landmarks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484623265
• ISBN 13: 9780484623261
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 370