Listed Building record MDR6511 - Grange Farm, Elmton

(Area centred SK 5073). An Augustinian grange of Thurgarton Priory has been recorded at Elmton. (Grange Farm is shown at SK 502734 on the OS 6" of 1967 and at SK 498742 on the OS 1:10000 of 1973) (1) Monastic grange site situated at Grange Farm at the north of Elmton village. A sketch of the site in 1765 shows 'an ancient dovecote', the foundation platform of which still exists. (2) There is little left today of medieval granges, either in remains or documentary references, although the word 'grange' is common on maps of Derbyshire. Generally, although not exclusively, the name is attached to a farmhouse. (3) On the basis of the listed building description, Grange Farmhouse is early 19th century, while its barn is probably 18th century. (4) The 1st edition 25" OS map of c. 1880 names the farm as 'Manor House', and shows a circular dovecot to the north-east of the buildings. (5) The 2nd edition names it Grange Farm. (6) It seems likely, therefore, that it has no association with a medieval grange. See SMR 5239 for an alternative possible location for the grange.