Monument record 321/1 - Deer Park
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Summary
A medieval deer park belonging to the Earls of Chester existed at Peckforton. In 1357, the Black Prince ordered the boundary to be broken because there was too much game for the grazing.
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Full Description
A medieval deer park belonging to the Earls of Chester existed at Peckforton (1). In 1357, the Black Prince ordered the boundary to be broken because there was too much game for the grazing (3).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1981 SJ55NW11 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 20/ Harrison W 1920 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<3> Public Record Office, 1930-33, The Register of Edward the Black Prince, 3/272-3 (Book). SCH3058.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. 1981 SJ55NW11.
- <2> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 20/ Harrison W 1920.
- <3> SCH3058 Book: Public Record Office. 1930-33. The Register of Edward the Black Prince. 3 vols. 3/272-3.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5 5 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55NW |
| Civil Parish | PECKFORTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | PECKFORTON, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2002 10:42AM