Monument record 1703/1/0 - Hampton

Hampton is mentioned in Domesday among the possessions of the barons of Malpas. One moiety was retained by the Saxon proprietor, Edwin, as sub- tenant. Had land for 4 ploughs. The manor later passed to the Belwards and Malpas families. Hugh de Malpas had licence for divine service in the oratory within his mansion at Hampton 1364-5 (1). Has been suggested as a deserted medieval village, but no evidence for this theory (2).

<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Ormerod G 1882 2/639 (Book). SCH1389.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1981 SJ54NW11 (Index). SCH2487.