STOKENHAM, (Devon) on the coast, to the N. E. of Salcomb-Haven, where the shores form a bay; and by it is a spacious mere,
separated from the sea by a ridge of gravel, called by some Long-Sand, and abounding with fish. The manor, which bel.
formerly to the Monthermers, by marriage with a daughter of the Fitz-Herberts, passed also by marriage, in the R. of Edw.
III. to Sir John Montacute, brother to the E. of Salisbury; and by the marriage likewise of the Montacute's heiress, it
passed to the Hastings, Es. of Huntingdon, and was dismembered by one of the Es. among his servants, for their particular
services; in consideration whereof, the Ld. has the benefit of all amerciaments for not appearing at the assizes and
sessions, all felons goods, and, non obslante the K's pardon, of all forfeitures, waifs, strays, wrecks, &c. Here is a
well-frequented Fair on Good-Friday.