North Huish Explained

Official Name:North Huish
Civil Parish:North Huish
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:50.4°N -52°W
Os Grid Reference:SX7156
Hide Services:Yes
Population:360
Population Ref:(2001 census)
Static Image:North Huish from the east - geograph.org.uk - 1376866.jpg
Static Image Caption:North Huish, viewed from east, with the hills of Ugborough Moor (the southern tip of Dartmoor) behind, to the north

North Huish is a village, civil parish, former ecclesiastical parish and former manor in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated about 80NaN0 south-west of the town of Totnes. Avonwick is the largest village in the parish,[1] Avonwick was only named that in 1870 and parts were previously part of different parishes until the late 20th century.[2] The parish had a population of 360 in the 2001 census.

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church, the parish church built in the 14th century, is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 1 March 1993, and was vested in the Trust on 10 August 1998.

Manor

During the reign of King Richard I (1189-1199) the manor was held by John Damarell[3] (Latinized to de Albamara), whose male descendants held it for many generations. It then passed to the Trenchard family and thence to Tremain[4] (alias Tremayn) of Collacombe.[5]

Historic estates

Within the parish are situated various historic estates including:

References

  1. North Huish Parish Biodiversity Audit
  2. Web site: The Parish Boundaries. North Huish Parish Council. 4 February 2020.
  3. [William Pole (antiquary)|Pole, Sir William]
  4. [Tristram Risdon|Risdon, Tristram]
  5. Pole, p.300
  6. Pole, p.300
  7. Risdon, p.179
  8. Pole, p.301
  9. Risdon, p.180
  10. [Richard Polwhele|Polwhele, Richard]