Markeaton
Encyclopedia
Markeaton is a village
within Derby
in the East Midlands
of England
.
The name possibly means Boundary - Island Village, which had stood at this site since Medieval times.
After the Norman conquest the manor of Markeaton which had been held by the Anglo-Saxon
Siward, the Fairbairn Earl of Northumbria
, was given to Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester
, along with chevinetum, Mackworth
and Allestree
.
It finally passed to John the Earl of Huntingdon and Cambridge who died in 1237, his only heirs being his sisters. To prevent the estate passing to women, it was bought by the Crown in 1246. It was held by various members of the Royal family, including the Black Prince
until his death in 1376 when it returned to the Crown.
In the early 14th century the Mundy Family purchased land, Sir John Mundy
was Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1522.
The village land was enclosed by the Mundys during the 18th century, forcing many of the villagers to move their homes(literally "Up Sticks")outside the enclosed land.
was built in traditional half timbered style, this was replaced by a new hall during the late 18th century.
In 1929, the Markeaton Hall and twenty acres (81,000 m²) of its gardens were given to the Corporation by the Reverend Clarke Maxwell who had inherited the estate from the late Mrs Mundy, on condition that the whole area would be used as a public park and that the mansion would be maintained for cultural purposes, for example a museum or and art gallery. Unfortunately the hall was used by the Army during World War II and allowed to fall into disrepair after the war.
The Council had continually neglected the building, which eventually was declared to be unsafe. The council decided to demolish it, leaving only the Orangery
and stable yards.
system operated by two diesel engines and one steam engine.
Activities popular in the park
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
within Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
in the East Midlands
East Midlands
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England, consisting of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. It encompasses the combined area of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and most of Lincolnshire...
of 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 name possibly means Boundary - Island Village, which had stood at this site since Medieval times.
After the Norman conquest the manor of Markeaton which had been held by the Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxons
Anglo-Saxon is a term used by historians to designate the Germanic tribes who invaded and settled the south and east of Great Britain beginning in the early 5th century AD, and the period from their creation of the English nation to the Norman conquest. The Anglo-Saxon Era denotes the period of...
Siward, the Fairbairn Earl of Northumbria
Siward, Earl of Northumbria
Siward or Sigurd was an important earl of 11th-century northern England. The Old Norse nickname Digri and its Latin translation Grossus are given to him by near-contemporary texts...
, was given to Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester
Hugh d'Avranches , also known as le Gros and Lupus was the first Earl of Chester and one of the great magnates of early Norman England.-Early career:...
, along with chevinetum, Mackworth
Mackworth
Mackworth Conservation Village, mentioned in the Domesday Book, and civil parish in the borough of Amber Valley, in Derbyshire, England. Historically, the parish also contained the neighbouring village of Markeaton, now within the Derby city boundary. Mackworth Estate shares its name with the...
and Allestree
Allestree
-Climate:Due to its location in southern Derbyshire, Allestree has a temperate climate with a small variation in daily and annual temperatures. The warmest month is July, with an average temperature range of 11.4 °C to 21.3 °C, and the coolest month is January, with a range of...
.
It finally passed to John the Earl of Huntingdon and Cambridge who died in 1237, his only heirs being his sisters. To prevent the estate passing to women, it was bought by the Crown in 1246. It was held by various members of the Royal family, including the Black Prince
Edward, the Black Prince
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Prince of Aquitaine, KG was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richard II of England....
until his death in 1376 when it returned to the Crown.
In the early 14th century the Mundy Family purchased land, Sir John Mundy
John Mundy (mayor)
Sir John Mundy was a London goldsmith and Lord Mayor of London.He was born in Wycomb, son of William Munday He purchased the manor of Markeaton in 1516 as well as Mackworth and Allestree, which are all now parts of Derby from Lord Audley....
was Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1522.
The village land was enclosed by the Mundys during the 18th century, forcing many of the villagers to move their homes(literally "Up Sticks")outside the enclosed land.
Markeaton Hall
A grand house, Markeaton HallMarkeaton Hall
Markeaton Hall was an 18th century country house at Markeaton, Derby, Derbyshire. It is one of the Lost houses of Derbyshire.-History:The manor of Markeaton was held by the Tuchet family from the 13th century....
was built in traditional half timbered style, this was replaced by a new hall during the late 18th century.
In 1929, the Markeaton Hall and twenty acres (81,000 m²) of its gardens were given to the Corporation by the Reverend Clarke Maxwell who had inherited the estate from the late Mrs Mundy, on condition that the whole area would be used as a public park and that the mansion would be maintained for cultural purposes, for example a museum or and art gallery. Unfortunately the hall was used by the Army during World War II and allowed to fall into disrepair after the war.
The Council had continually neglected the building, which eventually was declared to be unsafe. The council decided to demolish it, leaving only the Orangery
Orangery
An orangery was a building in the grounds of fashionable residences from the 17th to the 19th centuries and given a classicising architectural form. The orangery was similar to a greenhouse or conservatory...
and stable yards.
Markeaton Park
This scenic park has over 207 acres of park land. It attracts over one million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular parks in the East Midlands. 180 acres (730,000 m²) of the park were bought by the Corporation in 1930. The Park has a Light RailwayMarkeaton Park Light Railway
The Markeaton Park Light Railway operates within Markeaton Park adjacent to what remains of Markeaton Village, in Derby in the East Midlands of England....
system operated by two diesel engines and one steam engine.
Activities popular in the park
- Skateboarding
- Feeding the ducks
- Pitch and Putt
- Crazy Golf
- Playing in the paddling pool (Only open in the summer)
- Donkey rides
- A tree trail
- Canoeing for under 13 year olds
- Rowing boats and pedalos
- Fishing
- Visiting the craft village.
The Church
Markeaton shares its church with the nearby village of Mackworth. This 13th century church was fortified, one of the rare examples of such a church, to protect the villagers and their farm stock from raids by the Meynells, who lived at Langley Meynell.External links
- Photographs of Markeaton Park
- 360 degree photograph of the Orangery at Markeaton Park - Quicktime required to view.