| Administrative History | The Bowles family claimed descent from King Edward III through their connexions with the Burton and Borough families. Charles Bowles was a distinguished antiquary who published articles on family and local history in the 19th century. He married Jane Charlotte Borough of the Boroughs of Derby and Hulland in 1878. The Bowles family owned estates at Abney and at Chapel en le Frith. |
| Custodial History | Donated to Derbyshire Record Office in September 2007. |