The Bishop of Coutances held Chaffcombe in 1086, and Ralph held it from him. Before 1066 it had consisted of four estates; two pairs each held by two thegns as two manors. It was assessed before the Conquest at 3½ hides with woodland 8 furlongs by 8, but a further hide and 3 virgates were added. The bishop's tenant in 1086 was Ralph le Sor, and he was succeeded by his son Otes, then by Jordan le Sor before 1166 and by John (I) le Sor, said to be a son of Otes. It appears to have remained in this family until the end of the 13thc.