Monument record 1563/0/14 - The Royal Bakehouse
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Summary
The Royal Bakehouse was situated next to the Guildhall and owned by the manor. This was the centralised bakehouse for the town, to reduce the risk of fire and to provide a steady income for the manor. It could be leased to a burgess for cash. Records show that in 1352, Adam De Mottrum paid 30 shillings a year.
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Full Description
The Royal Bakehouse. Situated next to the Guildhall and owned by the manor. This was the centralised bakehouse for the town, to reduce the risk of fire and to provide a steady income for the manor. It could be leased to a burgess for cash, in 1352. Adam De Mottrum paid 30s a year (1).
<1> Turner, RC, 1985, Notes on Medieval Macclesfield (Unpublished Report). SCH2286.
<2> Earwaker, J P, 1877-1880, East Cheshire Past & Present, 2/1880/475-6 (Y) (Book). SCH1080.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 917 737 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 6 2019 3:55PM