Monument record 1111/1 - Unnamed Site in Brereton Parish
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Summary
A mill at Brereton is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was held by Wulfgeat in 1066 and valued at 12d. In 1086 it was held by Gilbert Hunter. A will of 1431-2 recorded '...a third part of the profits of a watermill in Brereton'.
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Full Description
Possible site of a mill at Brereton. Mentioned in Domesday. Held by Wulfgeat in 1066 & valued at 12d. Held by Gilbert Hunter in 1086 (1). A will of 1431-2 recorded '...a third part of the profits of a watermill in Brereton'. (3).
<1> Morgan P (ed), 1978, Domesday Book - Cheshire, /18/2 (Y) (Book). SCH1061.
<2> Various, Cheshire History, 10/67 Bott O J P 1982 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
<3> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, 3/83 (Book). SCH1389.
<4> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Vince Devine (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1061 Book: Morgan P (ed). 1978. Domesday Book - Cheshire. /18/2 (Y).
- <2> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 10/67 Bott O J P 1982.
- <3> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. 3/83.
- <4> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Vince Devine.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 78 64 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRERETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 7 2024 12:38PM