Chetwynd Park estate
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The Chetwynd Park estate lies in the small village of Chetwynd
on the outskirts of the town Newport, Shropshire
, England
.
The estate is positioned in a gap north of Newport, where the road having crossed the marshland, clings to a steep slope of the Scaur above the meadowlands of the River Meese, where it meets Lonco Brook, before widening out onto the north Shropshire
plan.
The estate can trace its long history back to the Domesday records, which record a mill and two fisheries.
Chetwynd was an important manor in Saxon times and was held by Leofric, Earl of Mercia
, about 1050 though the current building was built in 1964 after the demolition of the older building.
In 1318 Sir John de Chetwynd was granted the right to hold a market and three day fair on All Souls Day
. (2 November).
From the 15th to the later 18th century Chetwynd was held by the Pigotts, whom the town's ghost
story is about, namely Madam Pigott
. The last of them, Robert, High Sheriff of Shropshire
in 1774, sold the estate and moved to Geneva, where he died in 1794.
The estate was then purchased by Thomas Borrow, member of a Derbyshire iron-founding family
, who subsequently changed his name to Borough. Thomas, who moved to Chetwynd in 1803, was succeeded by his son John Charles Burton Borough, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1844.
In the 1860s there was a major building campaign carried out by J.C.B. Borough. Chetwynd Hall was reworked as Chetwynd Park, and at the same time the church and rectory which stood in the grounds (the church just beside the hall) were demolished and replaced by new structures 250 metres to the southwest. Terraced lawns were laid out on the site of the old church, new gardens were designed, and the park was enlarged.
As the estate declined in the 20th century, Chetwynd Hall was demolished and replaced by a modern house in the 1960s. In the later 1980s the Borough family sold the estate.
Next to the Hall lies a Church and a school house both built to replace earlier ones in 1924. The school itself was moved from next to the hall to next to the gate house, to respect the privacy of the owners, and it covered Chetwynd and Sambrook
between 1857 till 1959 when it became the village hall
The grounds of the hall have been cut down over the years with a quarter going to become Newport original show ground and then Newport (Salop) Rugby Union Football Club
's and another two quarters became the modern show ground at Chetwynd park
or Deer park which is sited on the banks of Chetwynd lake, which is a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) pool.
The Deer Park got its name from the herd of some 100 fallow deer which were brought up from Southern England
. and is set up much like a Medieval deer park
.
The Estate was left to the Harper Adams University College
.
The Deer Park fell into a state of disrepair. In 1988 it was taken over by Newport and District Agricultural Society who set about the task of restoring the Park to its former glory and at the same time, creating what is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful show grounds in the country. The park is surrounded by 3 miles (4.8 km) of sandstone walls. The sandstone well, a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) pool and the Victorian Boat House are still to be restored.
Chetwynd, Shropshire
Chetwynd is a rural civil parish just to the north of Newport, Shropshire in England.Although the parish contains no substantial nucleated settlements it includes the Chetwynd Park estate, in addition to Sambrook, Howle, Pickstock and a number of other small hamlets.The north-eastern boundary of...
on the outskirts of the town Newport, Shropshire
Newport, Shropshire
Newport is a market town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. It lies some north of Telford and some west of Stafford sitting on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The estate is positioned in a gap north of Newport, where the road having crossed the marshland, clings to a steep slope of the Scaur above the meadowlands of the River Meese, where it meets Lonco Brook, before widening out onto the north Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
plan.
The estate can trace its long history back to the Domesday records, which record a mill and two fisheries.
Chetwynd was an important manor in Saxon times and was held by Leofric, Earl of Mercia
Leofric, Earl of Mercia
Leofric was the Earl of Mercia and founded monasteries at Coventry and Much Wenlock. Leofric is remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva.-Life and political influence:...
, about 1050 though the current building was built in 1964 after the demolition of the older building.
In 1318 Sir John de Chetwynd was granted the right to hold a market and three day fair on All Souls Day
All Souls Day
All Souls' Day commemorates the faithful departed. In Western Christianity, this day is observed principally in the Catholic Church, although some churches of Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it. The Eastern Orthodox Church observes several All Souls' Days during the...
. (2 November).
From the 15th to the later 18th century Chetwynd was held by the Pigotts, whom the town's ghost
Ghost
In traditional belief and fiction, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to...
story is about, namely Madam Pigott
Madam Pigott
Madam Pigott is the local ghost story in the market town of Newport, Shropshire-The Tale:Squire Pigott lived at the Chetwynd Park estate; he took himself a wife. He was a harsh uncaring husband who simply needed an heir to his wealth and estates...
. The last of them, Robert, High Sheriff of Shropshire
High Sheriff of Shropshire
The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1774, sold the estate and moved to Geneva, where he died in 1794.
The estate was then purchased by Thomas Borrow, member of a Derbyshire iron-founding family
Thomas and Ann Borrow
Thomas Borrow and Ann Borrow are two paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby.-Description:Thomas Borrow was the eldest son to Isaac and Honor Borrow and was born in 3 June 1709. His father who resided at Castlefield, a very large country house, was twice Mayor of Derby in 1730 and 1742...
, who subsequently changed his name to Borough. Thomas, who moved to Chetwynd in 1803, was succeeded by his son John Charles Burton Borough, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1844.
In the 1860s there was a major building campaign carried out by J.C.B. Borough. Chetwynd Hall was reworked as Chetwynd Park, and at the same time the church and rectory which stood in the grounds (the church just beside the hall) were demolished and replaced by new structures 250 metres to the southwest. Terraced lawns were laid out on the site of the old church, new gardens were designed, and the park was enlarged.
As the estate declined in the 20th century, Chetwynd Hall was demolished and replaced by a modern house in the 1960s. In the later 1980s the Borough family sold the estate.
Next to the Hall lies a Church and a school house both built to replace earlier ones in 1924. The school itself was moved from next to the hall to next to the gate house, to respect the privacy of the owners, and it covered Chetwynd and Sambrook
Sambrook, Shropshire
Sambrook is a small village in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, where it is part of the civil parish of Chetwynd, north of the town of Newport...
between 1857 till 1959 when it became the village hall
The grounds of the hall have been cut down over the years with a quarter going to become Newport original show ground and then Newport (Salop) Rugby Union Football Club
Newport (Salop) Rugby Union Football Club
Newport RUFC are an English rugby team that play at the Old Showground, just outside the town of Newport, Shropshire. They currently play in the National League 3 Midlands league.-History:...
's and another two quarters became the modern show ground at Chetwynd park
Chetwynd Park
Chetwynd Park is an 18th century landscape garden with woodland, on the edge of Newport, Shropshire.The park can trace its history back to 1388, when it lay southeast of Chetwynd Park estate. The country house is now lost, but the medieval deer park survives as an agricultural showground, used for...
or Deer park which is sited on the banks of Chetwynd lake, which is a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) pool.
The Deer Park got its name from the herd of some 100 fallow deer which were brought up from Southern England
Southern England
Southern England, the South and the South of England are imprecise terms used to refer to the southern counties of England bordering the English Midlands. It has a number of different interpretations of its geographic extents. The South is considered by many to be a cultural region with a distinct...
. and is set up much like a Medieval deer park
Medieval deer park
A medieval deer park was an enclosed area containing deer. It was bounded by a ditch and bank with a wooden park pale on top of the bank. The ditch was typically on the inside, thus allowing deer to enter the park but preventing them from leaving.-History:...
.
The Estate was left to the Harper Adams University College
Harper Adams University College
Harper Adams University College is a higher education institution located close to the village of Edgmond , in Shropshire, England. It is the UK's leading specialist provider of higher education for the agri-food chain and rural sector....
.
The Deer Park fell into a state of disrepair. In 1988 it was taken over by Newport and District Agricultural Society who set about the task of restoring the Park to its former glory and at the same time, creating what is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful show grounds in the country. The park is surrounded by 3 miles (4.8 km) of sandstone walls. The sandstone well, a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) pool and the Victorian Boat House are still to be restored.
See also
- Newport ShowNewport ShowNewport Show is held at Chetwynd Park show ground at Chetwynd, Shropshire, England, between Newport and Edgmond.-History:The show can trace its roots back to 1890, when a group of local farmers joined to become Newport and District Agricultural Society.Friday, August 8, 1890 was the date of the...
- Chetwynd, ShropshireChetwynd, ShropshireChetwynd is a rural civil parish just to the north of Newport, Shropshire in England.Although the parish contains no substantial nucleated settlements it includes the Chetwynd Park estate, in addition to Sambrook, Howle, Pickstock and a number of other small hamlets.The north-eastern boundary of...
- Chetwynd parkChetwynd ParkChetwynd Park is an 18th century landscape garden with woodland, on the edge of Newport, Shropshire.The park can trace its history back to 1388, when it lay southeast of Chetwynd Park estate. The country house is now lost, but the medieval deer park survives as an agricultural showground, used for...