LUCCOMBE
DOMESDAY BOOK
Odo son of Gamelin holds LUCCOMBE from the King, and Vitalis from him. Vitalis held it before 1066; it paid tax for 1 hide. Land for 6 ploughs. In lordship 1 plough; 2 slaves; 1/2 hide. 8 villagers and 1 smallholder with 21/2 ploughs & 1/2 hide. Meadow, 2 acres; woodland 12 acres; pasture, 50 acres. Value formerly and now40s.
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Luccombe: is said to mean “the valley where lovers whent”
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITARY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1883, 1886, 1929, 1933.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1973, EXMOOR 1973-*
ECCLESIASTICAL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1952, 1954.
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN
The present church dates from the 13th and 15th centuries. Dating from the 13th century is the Nave and the base of the tower, with the 15th century additions presenting the building much as seen today. A low Chancel Screen erected in Victorian times contains parts of a much earlier rood screen. The belfry floor can be seen from the base of the tower which has six bells, fve of which were cast in 1759 and the sixth bell was added in1934.
Luccombe
In plurality with Selworthy, Timberscombe and Wooton Courtenay.
Local Luccombe Civil Parish Administration
Contact –
Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.