Monument record 837/2/1 - New Pale

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Summary

The New Pale was enclosed in the seventeenth century and is depicted on a map of Delamere Forest dating from 1627. The enclosure is bounded by a low sandstone wall with hedge above and, in places, the slight remains of a ditch. Deer Parks were used to house deer, which were an important source of fresh meat. A royal licence was required to create a park and only the very wealthiest could afford to create one. The deer were kept in a fenced and ditched enclosure and could be released to allow hunting. Some parks had a system of ditches and banks known as deer leaps which allowed wild deer to enter the park but not escape, so increasing the herd.

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The New Pale, Delamere Forest was enclosed for the preservation of vert & venison in the 17th century (1). The enclosure is bounded by a low sandstone wall with hedge above. On the sloping ground a near vertical scarp up to 1.5m high has developed but there is no ha-ha. There is no trace of the boundary wall between SJ 52197208 & SJ 52537204 (2). Shown on Plan of Delamere Forest dated 1627 (3).


<1> Coward T A, 1932, Picturesque Cheshire, /114 (Book). SCH2636.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ57SW8/1962 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Allen E & Daines R, 1627, Survey of Delamere Forest (Maps and Plans). SCH2112.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Coward T A. 1932. Picturesque Cheshire. /114.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ57SW8/1962.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Allen E & Daines R. 1627. Survey of Delamere Forest.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 524 725 (1533m by 995m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ57SW
Civil Parish MANLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County KINGSWOOD, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2024 2:38PM