Monument record 1432/1 - Medieval Manor in Prestbury Parish
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Summary
After the Norman conquest, the manor and church of Prestbury were granted to the Abbey of St Werburgh by Earl Hugh Kevelioc. The Abbey held the manor until the dissolution when it passed to the Dean and Chapter of Chester.
A manor is area of administration introduced as a feudal estate after the Norman Conquest and used for over 500 years after. The holder of the manor was entitled to extract taxes and goods from the inhabitants of the manor.
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Full Description
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.246 (Index). SCH1000.
Manor in Prestbury, belonging to the Abbot of St Werburgh, Chester. Exact location unknown.
<2> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, vol.III p.646-7 (Book). SCH1389.
After the Norman conquest, the manor and church of Prestbury were granted to the Abbey of St Werburgh by Earl Hugh Kevelioc. The Abbey held the manor until the dissolution when it passed to the Dean and Chapter of Chester.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 9 7 (1000m by 1000m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NW |
| Civil Parish | PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | PRESTBURY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUTLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2025 3:35PM