Monument record 1797/1 - Farndon Hay
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Summary
Farndon Hay, site of possible race course. One of the earliest race courses in the country was established in Farndon in 1631 and races were held for many years. The statutes of the course show that in 1631, a group of gentlemen, led by Lord Cholmondley subscribed for the maintenance of a free cup to be run for yearly at Farndon.
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Full Description
Farndon Hay, site of possible race course. One of the earliest race courses in the country was established in Farndon in 1631. The races were carried on for many years. The statutes of the course show that in 1631, a group of gentlemen, led by Lord Cholmondley subscribed for the maintenance of a free cup to be run for yearly at Farndon (1).
<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Ormerod G 1882 1/743 (Book). SCH1389.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. Ormerod G 1882 1/743.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4 5 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ45SW |
| Civil Parish | FARNDON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 10 2002 11:31AM