Monument record 532/1 - Possible medieval manor
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Summary
There is a reference to a manor house in Appleton in an document dating to 1355. There are no further references to a manor at Appleton and the present Appleton Hall is modern with no trace of an earlier building.
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Full Description
An inquisition of 1355 dealing with the highway between Warrington and Northwich refers to 'the Manor of the Town of Appleton and so between the Hall of the said Manor' etc (1). No further references to a possible manor at Appleton. Present Appleton Hall situated at SJ.61848458 is modern and no trace of an earlier building can be seen incorporated in the structure (2).
<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Ormerod G 1882 1/602 (N) (Book). SCH1389.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68SW7/1960 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 618 845 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SW |
| Civil Parish | APPLETON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | APPLETON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 11:24AM