Monument record 1976/0/0 - Belgrave

Belgrave was a small manor in Eccleston. A hamlet called Belgrave is mentioned 23 Elizabeth I (c.1581). Both the hamlet & the manor have been entirely obliterated by the extensive developments associated with Eaton Park (1). No trace of village in the area, which is covered largely by wood & parkland. Belgrave Lodge at SJ38666112 is of 19th century date (2).

<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Ormerod G 1882 2/826+838 (Book). SCH1389.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ36SE4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 4/149-150 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .IV p.149-150 (Book). SCH3228.