Monument record 183/5 - Possible site of medieval hermitage
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Summary
A hermit is recorded in Wybunbury in 1424. At that date, William Heyworth, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield is known to have leased two gardens to Nicholas Baker, the hermit of Wybunbury, for 99 years on condition that thay should be held by fit priests or honest hermits.
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Full Description
A hermit is recorded in Wybunbury in 1424. At that date, William Heyworth, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield leased two gardens to Nicholas Baker, the hermit of Wybunbury, for 99 years on condition that thay should be held by fit priests or honest hermits (1).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 3/127 Kettle A J 1980 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 3/127 Kettle A J 1980.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 7 5 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75SW |
| Civil Parish | WYBUNBURY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WYBUNBURY, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 2:29PM