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In 1086, Broadhembury was recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Hemberia', a manor held by Ludo of Vred and Odo son of Gamalin, with a taxable assessment of 5 hides and a population of 52 heads of household. (aubreyresearch.com) The village's name is derived from the nearby Hembury Fort, a prehistoric hill fort dating from 3000 BC, which was also used by the Romans. (en.wikipedia.org) In the 16th century, the Drewe family acquired the manor, and their descendants still reside in Broadhembury House, a large thatched residence converted from an old cottage. (en.wikipedia.org) The village is renowned for its well-preserved thatched and cob cottages, many dating back to the late 16th or 17th century, contributing to its picturesque and historic character. (historicengland.org.uk)
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