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of 1086 as holding 28 estates or manors in Devon from the king. His brother was

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.Thorn, part 2 (notes), chapters 24 & 25

References

Sources

*Thorn, Caroline & Frank, (eds.) ''Domesday Book'', (Morris, John, gen. ed.) Vol. 9, Devon, Parts 1 & 2, Phillimore Press, Chichester, 1985 Devon Domesday Book tenants-in-chief