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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3157
TitleHarpur Family
Extent1 item
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorHarpur Family
Administrative HistoryThe Harpur family were established in Warwickshire in the 11th century and acquired land in Staffordshire and elsewhere in the 15th century. In 1621 Sir Henry Harpur purchased the Calke estate from the Bainbrigges of Lockington and after this Calke Abbey became the family's main seat.
Custodial HistoryThese items were given to the Record Office by a private individual in December 1987.
Organisation Sub-TypeFamily and estate
Related MaterialFor the main series of Harpur and Harpur Crewe papers, see D2375.
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Calke 
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