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D47 - Melbourne deeds - 1626-1660

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D47
Title	Melbourne deeds
Date	1626-1660
Description	Deeds to Melbourne Castle and Manor, Melbourne Mills and other lands in Melbourne
Extent	5 items
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Unidentified
Administrative History	Melbourne Castle was a royal stronghold from the Middle Ages. The castle park was sold at the end of the 16th century and in 1604 Melbourne Castle itself was purchased by Henry Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon. It had been demolished by the time of his death in 1643. Some materials were re-used in Castle Farm house. In 1630 Sir John Coke bought Melbourne Hall, formerly the Rectory.
Custodial History	These deeds were purchased in 1954.
Organisation Sub-Type	Family and estate
Related Material	For other Hastings, Earls of Huntington, documents see D171, D3110.

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