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Monument record MDR1488 - Probable site of Cotesfield Grange, Hartington Middle Quarter

Type and Period (2)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

SK 1355 6430 : Cotesfield, earthwork. Aerial photograph shows substantial building overlain by ridge and furrow. (1,2) Cotes Field is one of the few grange sites that has not been covered by later buildings and where structural features are still evident. Linear enclosures, complete with the remains of buildings, have been recognised from aerial photographs. Cotesfield Grange [SMR 6862] belonged to the Cistercian Combermere Abbey and is referred to in documents from the 12th century. (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: NDAT. 2639. 2639.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Cambridge: St. Joseph : 111/135643..
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Hart, C (NDAT). 1981. The North Derbyshire Archaeological Survey to AD 1500. pp 136, 155, 162, fig 10:20, Pl. 9.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1357 6421 (321m by 336m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish HARTINGTON MIDDLE QUARTER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 1 2007 11:47AM

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