Medieval manor, Birchwood Manor, Purleigh (EHER 45838)

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Summary

A medieval manor, possibly owned by the Abbot of Beeleigh prior to the Dissolution.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 8170 0275 (37m by 44m)
Civil Parish	PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

MANOR (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD (throughout) to 2050 AD (throughout))

Description

Known to extend to 74 acres in the post-medieval period and possibly owned by the Abbot of Beeleigh prior to the Dissolution. After the Dissolution it was granted to Richard Rich, when it was described as being 6 acres, previously belonging to the monastery of St. Osyth. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX65109 Unpublished document: Potter, S.. unknown. Domesday Manors in Purleigh: Their locations and early descents.

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