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Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 922966
Hob Uid: 922966
Location : Derbyshire South Derbyshire Melbourne
Grid Ref : SK3885024980
Summary : Bishops palace used by the bishops of Carlisle, constructed during the 13th century and demolished in 1821.
More information : [Area SK 388 249] The palace of the bishops of Carlisle stood within a short distance of Melbourne church on the north bank of the pool. It appears to have been a 13th century building and was taken down in 1821, the house built on the site being now inhabited by Mr. John Earp. (1) The 19th c. house is that situated at SK 3885 2498. There are no apparent remnants of the earlier building. (2)

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Source details : History of Melbourne 1852, 59-60 (J.J. Briggs).
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Source details : F1 BHS 11-JUL-66
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Bishops Palace
Evidence : Uncertain Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1821
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Monument Type : Bishops Palace
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 32 SE 8
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-07-11
End Date : 1966-07-11

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 922966