Venue Type & Location
Private Residence
Site Name: Grenville Town House
Location: Bideford
County: Devon
Location Type: Town - in town at determined location
Overview
The late medieval town house of the Grenville family is long gone and little is known about it.
Performance History
A possible performance venue. Bideford was among the holdings of the Grenville family, which patronized entertainers who appeared elsewhere in Devon in the 15th and 16th c.
Current Status
Unknown location, probably demolished.
History of the Venue
12th c. Grenville family acquired the manor of Bideford.
By late 15th c. Grenville family had a town house on the quay. Old Ford House, 'a much altered medieval stone hall-house' (Cherry and Pevsner, Devon 179) near the River Torridge, has been speculatively identified with the Grenvilles but without conclusive evidence.
Record Source
REED Devon 35, 224
Patrons who owned this venue
| Name | Date | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Grenville, Richard | 1495-1551 | Knight |
| Grenville, Thomas | 0-1514 | Knight |