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Swete, John, (1752-1821), Prebendary of Exeter, antiquary and poet

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Alternative name(s):
  • John Tripe (Formerly known as)
Surname: Swete
Forenames: John
Gender: Male
Date: 1752-1821
Biography: ODNB link for Swete, John (? 1752-1821) Prebendary of Exeter Antiquary and Poet
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/P159472 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P27779 )
Online related resources Bibliography of British and Irish History link for John Swete
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1786-1814: corresp, travel journals, verses, sketches, autobiography
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service (South West Heritage Trust)
Z19/2/12-21, 3/1, 27/2, 28/3, 40/10, 43
NRA 31736 Exeter City L
2
1792-1801: topographical sketches of Devon (18 vols)
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service (South West Heritage Trust)
564M
3
1795: watercolours (20) of Oxton House and grounds
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service (South West Heritage Trust)
3341Z
NRA 4613 Devon RO
4
1780: tour in Cornwall
Royal Institution of Cornwall
DJS/2/1-2
5
1793: watercolour sketches (2), dated June 1793, on each side of a single sheet of sketchbook paper
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service (South West Heritage Trust)
ZBCM
See Annual Return 2021