The manor of Broad Hempston (anciently Great Hempston,Pole, p.276 Hempston CauntelowVivian, p.558, per return made to heralds by Martyn family in 1620 (text in italics)) was a historic manor situated in Devon, England, about 4 miles north of Totnes.Totnes most important historical reference, then most significant local town and Totnes Castle seat of Cantilupe family; other nearby towns are relatively modern, e.g. Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, all being very insignificant in mediaeval times The present village known as Broadhempston was the chief settlement within the manor and remains the location of the ancient parish church of St Peter and St Paul.
