Blog - Bishopsteignton Heritage

A History of West Town Meadow, Forder Lane

by Rowena Bradnam | Apr 25, 2019 | Places, West Town Meadows

West Town Meadow West Town Meadow was part of Town Farm, during the 20th Century this pasture was taken into use by the council to provide the first council houses in the village of Bishopsteignton. The plot is recorded in the Tithe apportionment as West Town meadow...

An Account of the Talk given by Nigel Walker

by Terry Bannon | Mar 22, 2019 | Places

Some Parish History of Bishopsteignton Introduction Although my talk was given on St, George’s Day it doesn’t link parish history with the famous saint. The truth is that our local history has very little connection with famous people, that is...

Blacksmiths of Fore Street

by Rowena Bradnam | Mar 22, 2019 | People, Families

Records confirm a blacksmith’s workshop on Fore Street in 1841 but it is highly likely that it was much older than this, sandwiched on both sides by 18th Century (or earlier) cottages. This extract looks at the families that have occupied this spot and what we...

Occupiers of Cockhaven: 1588 – 1939

by Rowena Bradnam | Mar 15, 2019 | Places, Cockhaven Arms

Cockhaven probably derives from Anglo-Saxon Caec = made up way, i.e. with soil or tree trunks, and Ven =Fenn or marsh. The way across the marsh. The word is early found as Cocven. The settlement of Cockaven was early composed of several families; it...

Occupiers of Tapley: 16th Century – 1939

by Rowena Bradnam | Mar 1, 2019 | Places, Lost Places, Tapley House

The Tapley House is though to have been built during the Elizabethan era, and later enlarged in the style of architect James Nash. Tapley included a vegetable garden, hidden away behind a red stone wall which still runs up Radway Hill. Meaning of Tapley The first...

The Big Breakfast

by Wendy Machin | Feb 12, 2019 | Events, Organisations

The Big Breakfast Many people in Bishopsteignton have enjoyed the ‘Big Breakfasts’ at the Community Centre, which have now been successfully taken on by a group of friends in the village, supported by the Scouts. The funds raised are donated to support...

Occupiers and Stories of The Old Commercial Inn: 1796 – 2019

by Katherine Smith | Jan 25, 2019 | Places, Old Commercial Inn

History of the Building Various tradesmen have hinted at “Tudor” timbers in the roof. So far, brief investigations for maintenance have identified two previous roof lines, along with traces of thatching material in the loft space. Two of...

Occupiers of The Ring of Bells: 1796 – 2018

by Rowena Bradnam | Jan 8, 2019 | Places, Ring of Bells

The original inn was a beer house on the corner of Radway Hill and Fore Street. Later what is now the saloon bar was incorporated into the inn having been a dwelling house. 18th Century 1796 The Burial Register records the burial of William Hore, innkeeper....

Contributing research

by webmaster | Jan 4, 2019 | Research

Contributing to existing articles Comments section You can add comments below existing articles. Bishopsteignton Heritage wish to encourage discussion wherever possible. Interesting information may be incorporated into the article or if there is sufficient quantity...

Tainton 1524 – 1600s Family Names

by Rowena Bradnam | Dec 28, 2018 | People, Families

A Short History of the Parish The history of the Bishopsteignton Parish can, in a brief form, be divided conveniently into three time divisions – First – before the Bishops of Exeter received it, Second – the 500 years during which they successively owned it, Third –...