Monument record 392/1 - Broomhall
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Summary
The placename of Broomhall occurs in the Domesday Book which may indicate a Deserted Medieval Settlement, though no other evidence is known.
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Full Description
The placename of Broomhall occurs in Domesday when it was divided into two small manors in 1066, and became one manor after the Conquest. Only valued at 4s (1). The placename has been taken to indicate a DMV, but no other evidence is known (2).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/355 Sawyer P & Thacker A 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1981 SJ64NW13 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 630 470 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64NW |
| Civil Parish | BROOMHALL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BROOMHALL, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 10 2012 11:13AM