Located in the South Hams coastal area SE of Dartmouth, a much-altered stone rubble manor farmhouse stands on the site of the Hals family residence facing E across a narrow valley.
Little remains from the medieval residence. In Justice Hals' time Keynedon was a manor hall with a 2-storey cross-wing at the S end and a new wing with a chapel extending NE, incorporating a formerly detached chamber block, with service buildings likely at the rear.
A possible performance venue. Relevant family records do not survive but an entertainer from John Hals' household appeared elsewhere in Devon in the early 15th c.
Still a tenant farmhouse with bed and breakfast accommodation.
early 15th c. John Hals acquired Keynedon through marriage with Agnes Govy, widow of the previous owner.
mid- to late 15th c. Threshing barn added facing the chapel range. N range extended E with a large agricultural building, 2-storey kitchen and lodgings block added at the rear.
early 16th c. S section of the house rebuilt and hall repositioned by Richard Hals III. New curtain wall with a gatehouse added to complete the quadrangle along the E side.
late 16th/early 17th c. Extensive alterations and additions made by Richard Hals V. Tall crenellated porch built over the entrance. Crenellated side wall added to the S and crenellations added to the curtain wall.
ca. 1620 Hals family moved their principal residence to Efford, near Plympton.
mid-17th c. House leased as a farmhouse.
1684 Elford family acquired Keynedon through marriage.
1807 Purchased by a Yorkshire property speculator, John Aldham.
1817 Sold to Aldham's creditor, Luke Howard.
REED Devon 88
| Name | Dates | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Hals, John | 0-1434 |
