17 Sep Lordship Title of Grimhill
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Lordship Title of Grimhill
County: Worcestershire
Parish: Hallow
History from: 957 - Pre Norman Conquest
History to: 1656 - The Commonwealth of England
Of interest…
(1) In 1069 the Sherriff of Worcestershire invades the vill at Grimhill and fearing his power, the monks give Grimhill to him on the condition that he would discharge all service due for it to the King. (2) In the 13th Century the Lordship in Grimhill is granted to Robert de Hallow. Robert is a mason, and leaves the country in pursuit of his business. Unfortunately he leaves Grimhill with his brother Peter who becomes a leper. (3) John Corbett the 24th Lord of Grimhill purchased the lordship and manor for £1,245 in 1656.
Price: £3,300 to become the next Lord and Lady of Grimhill