Medieval manor, Le Howe manor, Purleigh (EHER 45834)
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Summary
A medieval manor which was part of the lands of the monks of the Holy Trinity of Canterbury.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8378 0148 (118m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A manor identified as part of the 'wood for 800 swine' which the monks of the Holy Trinity of Canterbury owned on their manor of lawling. In the 18th century Le Howe was sold away from Lawling manor and from 1778 has it's own series of court rolls and books. After the Dissolution it was granted to Richard Rich and his descendants, the Earls of Warwick. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65109 Unpublished document: Potter, S.. unknown. Domesday Manors in Purleigh: Their locations and early descents.