Monument record MDR7240 - Park Farm, Melbourne
Type and Period (3)
- HUNTING LODGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Georgian to Victorian - 1820 AD to 1840 AD)
- INHUMATION (Unknown date)
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Full Description
When the foundations of Melbourne Park Farm were laid around 1835, a 'large male skeleton' was found. (1)
Park Farm is believed to stand on or near the site of a hunting lodge surrounded by the former royal park (see SMR 23216). The farmhouse and buildings were formerly called Lodge Farm; the lodge is mentioned in the Duchy of Lancaster Minister's Accounts of 1392-3 and 1429-30. Near it are grounds designated in an old map as 'Queen's Garden' and 'Queen's Walk'. (2)
The field names of 'Lodge Hill' and 'Lodge Close' at Park Farm point to this being the original park lodge. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR330 Bibliographic reference: Briggs, J J. 1852. History of Melbourne, 2nd edition. p 62.
- <2> SDR7853 Article in serial: Fane, W. 1889. 'Melbourne Castle and Park', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 11, pp 132-141. p 134.
- <3> SDR20777 Bibliographic reference: Wiltshire, M & Woore, S. 2009. Medieval Parks of Derbyshire. p 118.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3966 2413 (126m by 106m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MELBOURNE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2017 2:10PM