Numerous records establish the existence of Norman Bendings in the 12thC and 13thC when they achieved high office. The de Bendings appear to have been in England before the Conquest and may have originated in Italy in the the first millenium.

Modern Bendings have their roots in Devon, possibly around Bindon, the site of an ancient battle. It may be relevant that a reference is made to "Bending House" near Bindon in an 1840 newspaper report. Documents of the 16thC and early 17thC indicate the family may originally have been of some substance, later evidence shows this did not continue.

Where families have remained in one location for a considerable time there are intermarriages, and some of the associated families are shown on this site.

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