Monument record LMD 077 - The Warren; Cony Hill; Kentwell (Med)
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Summary
Rent - rolls of 1287 record that Sir William de Valence holds a manor (Kentwell) in Melford of 360 acres of land, 4 meadow, 5 pasture, 17 wood and one windmill; & he holds a warren in chief from the King by one knights service (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 864 476 (1467m by 1875m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84NE |
| Civil Parish | LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Rent - rolls of 1287 record that Sir William de Valence holds a manor (Kentwell) in Melford of 360 acres of land, 4 meadow, 5 pasture, 17 wood and one windmill; & he holds a warren in chief from the King by one knights service (S1). Windmill location unknown (though probably LMD 060). `The Warren' is shown N of the contemporary hall (at cited NGR) and an arable field to the W (centreing TL 856 484) is named Cony Hill on an estate map of 1613.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF15521 (No record type): Parker Sir W, The History of Long Melford, 1873, 236.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2022 1:41AM