TIMBERSCOMBE
DOMESDAY BOOK
Drogo holds TIMBERSCOMBE from Roger. Alfward held it before 1066; it paid tax for 11/2 hides. Land for 8 ploughs. In lordship1 plough; 2 slaves; 3 virgates. 3 villagers & 8 smallholders with 1 plough & 3 virgates. Meadow, 11 acres; pasture, 150 acres; woodland,61 acres.30 sheep; 10 goats. Value when he aquired it, 100s; now 40s. 1 furlong has been added to this manor. Algar held it before 1066. Land for 1 plough.1/2 plough there, in lordship, with 2 smallholders. Pasture, 8 acres; woodland 4 acres. Value 5s; when he aquired it, 6s.
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Timberscombe; is said to mean the valley where timber was allowed to be cut.
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 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1973. EXMOOR 1973-*
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. PETROCK
Most of the church dates from the 15th century, with traces of earlier work. Additions were made in the 16th century and major reconstruction work was carried out in the 19th century. The tower was rebuilt in 1705 and houses a peal of 8 bells. A Mural Painting of King David dates from about the time of the Reformation and the Church Screen is one of particular note.
Timberscombe
Held in plurality with Selworthy and Wooton Courtenay and Luccombe
Local Timberscombe Civil Parish Administration
Contact -Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.