MONKSILVER
DOMESDAY BOOK
Aldred holds MONKSILVER from Roger, He held it himself before 1066; it paid tax for 1/2 hide. Land for 11/2 ploughs. In lordship 1 virgate. 1 villager and 2 smallholders with 1 slave have 1 plough & 1 virgate. Meadow, 3 acres; pasture, 62 acres. The value was and is 20s.
Alric holds MONKSILVER fromRoger. Brictmer held it before 1066; it paid tax for 1/2 hide. Land for 11/2 ploughs. In lordship 1 furlong & 2 oxen. 4 villagers with 1 smallholder have 1 plough & 1 virgate & 3 furlongs. Meadow, 6 acres; pasture, 16 acres; underwood, 16 acres. The value was and is 20s.
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Monksilver; is said to mean monks settled here on a clear stream.
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITARY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1883, 1884.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1872, WIVELISCOMBE 1872-1951, DUNSTER 1951-1973. QUANTOCK 1973-*
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS
The church building is believed to be of the 15th century, with additions made in the 16th century. Built of red sandstone the church has a wagon roof, and castellations give the building an attractive appearance. A wooden eagle lectern is a special treasure.
Quantock Towers
Bicknoller, Crowcombe, Monksilver, Nettlecombe, Sampford Brett. Stogumber.
Local Monksilver Civil Parish Administration
Contact –
Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.