Melton Mowbray Heritage Snapshot
The same Geoffrey [de la Guerche] holds Melton Mowbray. There are 7 hides and 1 carucate off land and 1 bovate. In each hide are 14 1/2 carucates of land. In demesne are 4 ploughs and 4 slaves, and 20 villans with 2 priests and 14 bordars have 6 1/2 ploughs. The merchants render 20s. and 2 mills 25s. There are 20 acres of meadow, woodland 1 furlong long and 1 furlong broad. It was worth 100s. now £8.
Set amongst twelve acres of carefully landscaped gardens, Scalford Hall captures the true essence of an Edwardian Country House. At the heart of Leicestershires picturesque countryside this delightful venue was the former home to Colonel Colman - the founder of Colman Mustards.This unique venue is complemented by comfortable bedrooms, welcoming … more >> Accommodation Rating:
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