| Administrative History | Throughout the medieval period, Melbourne was the site of a royal castle and the manor was held by the Crown. Settlements within the manorial jurisdiction included lands in Kings Newton, Chellaston, Swarkestone, Osmaston by Derby and Normanton by Derby. |
| Custodial History | This single parchment membrane was sold to a private individual in 1944 and acquired by the Record Office in September 1993. Its provenance prior to this is unknown. |