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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D47
TitleMelbourne deeds
Date1626-1660
DescriptionDeeds to Melbourne Castle and Manor, Melbourne Mills and other lands in Melbourne
Extent5 items
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorUnidentified
Administrative HistoryMelbourne 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 HistoryThese deeds were purchased in 1954.
Organisation Sub-TypeFamily and estate
Related MaterialFor other Hastings, Earls of Huntington, documents see D171, D3110.
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Melbourne 
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