Monument record 11239 - Netherleigh Manor, Saltney
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Summary
The medieval manor of Netherleigh was originally located in Saltney but in the 18th century it was sold to John Cotgreave who subsequently moved it to its present location on the Eaton Road.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Netherleigh Manor is mentioned in Domesday and was located in Saltney. Although its exact location is not recorded it was believed to be on the site of the present Lache estate. Hemingway states the manor was a moated site. (2)
In 1735 the manor was sold to John Cotgreave whose son, Thomas, built a new Netherleigh House in 1780 on the Eaton Road (CHER 11234). (1)
<1> Chester Local History, 1996-Present, Chester Local History News, Winter 2002 (Newsletter). SCH4494.
<2> Morgan, L. And St John Williams, N., 2004, 20th Century Handbridge, p3 (Book). SCH6900.
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Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2013 1:34PM