Monument record 815/3 - Darnhall Grange
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Summary
Darnhall Abbey became a grange of Vale Royal Abbey after the order was moved from the Darnhall to Vale Royal in 1281. A Grange is an area of monastic land that lies outside the Abbey's main land holdings. They were usually farms and were run by the laymen of the monastic order or by hired labour.
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Full Description
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 4/A.246 (Index). SCH1000.
The site of Darnhall Abbey became a grange of Vale Royal Abbey after the abbey moved from Darnhall to Vale Royal in 1281.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH1000 Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 4/A.246. [Mapped feature: #42042 4/A.246]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 635 634 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66SW |
| Civil Parish | DARNHALL, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DARNHALL, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 11 2025 2:50PM