The History of Colwell Wood and Cottage

Colwell Wood Cottage stands in a clearing in the heart of Colwell Wood, near Honiton in Devon.The rich history of this small and seemingly insignificant estate has been traced through nine centuries, from the Domesday Book to the present. Like many such estates, Colwell was frequently fragmented and put together again, so the story is a complex one.Generously illustrated and fully referenced, this volume is the fruit of decades of painstaking research. It will be of value to anyone interested in the history of Devon, but above all it demonstrates that no matter how small and apparently humble a piece of English property may be, dig deep and a rich and fascinating history will emerge.

Debrett Ancestry Research Ltd originated as a division of the world-famous publishers Debrett’s Peerage and became a separate company in 1982. They provide a wide range of top-quality genealogical and historical research services for private clients. A companion volume by the same authors (Susan Morris and Gervase Belfield), ’A History of Offwell Church and Parish, Devon’, is available via the company website, with proceeds going to church funds.