Monument record 587 - Stone-Delph House
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Summary
A "Stone-Delph house" is recorded in Middleton. It is known to have existed in 1626 and was the residence of the Rigbys. There is no local knowledge of a house of this name, and it could have been confused with Stone House.
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Full Description
Stone-delph house in Middleton, existing ad 1626 was anciently the residence of the Rigbys, of which John Rigby, gent. of Kenyon, is now the representative (1). This house probably confused with Stone House (RN:586). No local knowledge of house of this name (2).
<1> Baines, Edward, 1868-91, The History of The County Palatine and Duchy of Lancaster, Baines E 1836 3/630 (Book). SCH1442.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ69SW16/1959 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 615 930 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ69SW |
| Civil Parish | WINWICK, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HOUGHTON, MIDDLETON AND ARBURY, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2025 11:39AM