William Brewer, Lord Brewer, Royal administrator and major landholder under Richard I and King John
Dates: died 1226
Biography
A major Devon landholder who acquired the wider manor of Bradworthy in 1198 or 1199 and subsequently granted it to Torre Abbey, according to the local historical summary.
Notes / Sources
The Alfardisworthy connection is through the wider Bradworthy manorial complex.
Research sources:
- Devon Historic Environment Record MDV71189, quoting Southwest Archaeology, Lower Alsworthy Farm, Alfardisworthy, Devon: Results of an Archaeological Building Survey, report 050312, pp. 6-8; corroborated generally by Magna Britannia's account of Bradworthy. — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=104&uid=MDV71189
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