The Heathman Family

The Heathman Family

by | May 28, 2020 | People, Families

Stay in Devon! A letter written by Rachael Heathman, mother of Rowena Bradnam, who was with her grandmother, Lavinia Back, in Bishopsteignton when WWII was declared. “On Saturday 2nd 1939, my sisters and I were due to return home from our holiday with my...
Occupiers of Cross House: 1524 – 1950

Occupiers of Cross House: 1524 – 1950

by | Apr 16, 2020 | Places, Cross House

  A summary of the occupiers of Cross House, Fore Street, Bishopsteignton, taken from the official parish records, 16th, 17th, 18th early 19th Century. W.D. Cleland, Bishopsteignton Village and Lanes, published 1933. ‘Cross House is situated at the top of...
Occupiers of Rixdale: 1303 – 1906

Occupiers of Rixdale: 1303 – 1906

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Rixdale

Saxon The derivation of this name is from the Old English words Stiniele meaning stone house (or important house). and Ryx meaning by the reeds or it might be from Rex, a leader. The estate was apparently named before the Saxon Leoffa settled at Luton and named it. By...
Occupiers of Radway: 1524 – 1956

Occupiers of Radway: 1524 – 1956

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Radway

This is an area rather that a single dwelling or property.  Radway is derived from Rad, Old English for grass or herbage, and Waie Old English for track or way; so it is the way to the grass feeding land, or Haldon Common where there was common pasture. 16th...
Occupiers of Venn: 1249 – 1939

Occupiers of Venn: 1249 – 1939

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Venn Farm

Venn was probably a family holding when Bishop Leofric received Tainton/Radway from King Edward. 13th Century 1249          The Bishop’s Records show that Walter le Thailleur held Venn for one fifth of a Knight’s fee. 14th...