Back through the centuries
It is clear, even to a casual observer, that Townsend House is a building of some antiquity.
A book Townsend House- a brief history is available at the house or Tourist Information Board. £2. It traces the story of the house through its numerous occupants and owners. It was possible to confirm the occupants at the following dates:
A book Townsend House- a brief history is available at the house or Tourist Information Board. £2. It traces the story of the house through its numerous occupants and owners. It was possible to confirm the occupants at the following dates:
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c. 1615 - John Baker
1635 - Richard Baker 1659 - Richard Baker 1700 - Baker 1703 - John Kirkpatrick 1753 - Returned to the Luttrells 1768 - Richard Cox 1787 - Francis Blake 1803 - John Williams 1806 - Joseph Rawle 1833 - Mr. Millet 1840 - James Stoate 1851 - James Stoate |
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Going back still further, it is possible that there is a reference to Townsend House from 1457. The baliff of the manor records a payment of 6/8d from Alice, daughter of John Cockes, villein* of the lord, who lived "atte Townsyend".
* villein n. in medieval Europe, a peasant personally bound to his lord, to whom he paid dues and services in return for his land
* villein n. in medieval Europe, a peasant personally bound to his lord, to whom he paid dues and services in return for his land
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