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'''Breadsall Priory''' is a former [[Augustinian Canons|Augustinian]] [[priory]] in [[Derbyshire]], about a mile to the north of [[Breadsall]], and about a mile to the east of [[Little Eaton]]. It was established by a member of the Curzon family before 1266, and was only a very small priory, and was [[Dissolution of the Monasteries|dissolved]] in 1536.


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'''Breadsall Priory''' is a former [[Augustinian Canons|Augustinian]] [[priory]] in [[Derbyshire]], situated around two kilometres north of [[Breadsall]], and two kilometers east of [[Little Eaton]]. The priory was established before 1266 by a member of the Curzon family. Only a small priory, Breadsall was [[Dissolution of the Monasteries|dissolved]] in 1536.
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After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the priory was demolished, and a private home, also known as Breadsall Priory, was built on the site, which in the C19th was extensively altered and extended. Both the house and its stables are Grade II [[listed building|Listed]]. The house is currently a hotel, although its stables are in residential use.

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Following dissolution the priory was demolished and a private home, also known as Breadsall Priory, built on the site; the house was altered and extended in both the 19th and 20th centuries, and only a single arch remains of the monastic buildings. The house and its stables are both Grade II [[listed building|Listed]]. The house is currently used as a hotel, while its stables are in residential use.


==History==
==History==
Breadsall priory was established before the middle of the 13th century by one of three generations of the Curzon family: Richard, Henry, or Sir Robert Curzon (grandfather, son and grandson).<ref name=Page>{{cite book|last=William Page (ed.)|title='Houses of Austin canons: The priory of Breadsall', A History of the County of Derby: Volume 2|year=1907|pages=54–56|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=40123}}</ref>
Breadsall priory was established before the middle of the 13th century by one of three generations of the Curzon family: Richard, Henry or Sir Robert Curzon (grandfather, son and grandson).<ref name=Page>{{cite book|last=William Page (ed.)|title='Houses of Austin canons: The priory of Breadsall', A History of the County of Derby: Volume 2|year=1907|pages=54–56|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=40123}}</ref>


Because of an error on a Patent Roll in 1266,<ref name=Page/> it is sometimes mistakenly claimed that it was a house of [[Augustinian Friars]]. In fact the priory was home to [[Augustinian Canons]].<ref name=Page/> This is confirmed by [[Henry III of England|King Henry III]]'s grant to the priory of 20 acres of land in Horsley and Horston. Unlike Augustinian Canons, Augustinian Friars were not allowed to own land.<ref name=Page/>
Many sources often mistakenly refer to Breadsall as being a house of [[Augustinian Friars]] (also known as Friars Eremites), due to a mistake made on a Patent Roll in 1266.<ref name=Page/> Breadsall was in fact home to [[Augustinian Canons]]; a fact confirmed by [[Henry III of England|King Henry III]]'s grant of 20 acres of land in Horsley and Horston: Augustinian Friars could not own any land other than what their priory sat upon; Augustinian Canons, however, could freely own land.<ref name=Page/>


Although a taxation roll from 1291 reveals that the priory had an annual income of £5 19s,<ref name=Page/> Breadsall Priory was home to a prior and only two [[Canons Regular|canons]], and sometimes just the prior.<ref name=Page/> The small number of canons meant that the prior was often chosen by a member of the Curzon family, who served as "hereditary patrons".<ref name=Page/> The Curzon family were Lords of the Manor of Breadsall Overhall for eight generations.<ref name=Page/>
Breadsall Priory was very small.<ref name=Page/> Breadsall was usually home to only the prior and two [[Canons Regular|canons]], and the taxation roll of 1291 reveals that the priory had an annual income of only £5 19s.<ref name=Page/> However, Breadsall was frequently home to just the prior and one canon, or just the prior alone.<ref name=Page/> The small number of canons made it impossible to elect a prior, meaning one was often chosen by a member of the Curzon family, who served as "hereditary patrons".<ref name=Page/> The Curzon family were Lords of the Manor of Breadsall Overhall for eight generations.<ref name=Page/>


During the reign of [[Richard II of England|King Richard II]] (1377–1399), the manor passed to the Dethick family, through the marriage of Cecilia Curzon to William Dethick.<ref name=Page/> However, the Dethick family's relationship to the priory was, for a period, unclear.<ref name=Page/> In 1384, the appointment of the prior was made by Sir Thomas Wendesley, who was referred to as Patron ''[[pro hac vice]]''.<ref name=Page/> Several other priors were also appointed by the [[Bishop of Lichfield]], rather than the Dethick family.<ref name=Page/> In 1456 however the bishop confirmed Sir William Dethick's right to "the first licence to elect or provide a superior when the priory was vacant".<ref name=Page/>
During the reign of [[Richard II of England|King Richard II]] (1377–1399), the manor passed to the Dethick family, through the marriage of Cecilia Curzon to William Dethick.<ref name=Page/> However, the Dethick family's relationship to the priory was, for a period, unclear.<ref name=Page/> In 1384, the appointment of the prior was made by Sir Thomas Wendesley, who was referred to as Patron ''[[pro hac vice]]''.<ref name=Page/> Several other priors were also appointed by the [[Bishop of Lichfield]], rather than the Dethick family.<ref name=Page/> However, in 1456 the bishop confirmed Sir William Dethick's right to "the first licence to elect or provide a superior when the priory was vacant".<ref name=Page/>


In 1402 William Dethick, son of Cecilia Curzon, donated a [[Moiety title|moiety]] of the rectory of Mugginton to Breadsall. Dethick however had failed to follow proper procedure to alienate the lands; upon his death his "executors and trustees" were therefore "heavily fined" by the crown.<ref name=Page/>
In 1402 William Dethick, son of Cecilia Curzon, donated a [[Moiety title|moiety]] of the rectory of Mugginton to Breadsall. Dethick had, however, failed to follow proper procedure to alienate the lands; thus, upon his death, his "executors and trustees" were "heavily fined" by the crown.<ref name=Page/>


In 1444, Breadsall priory was sued by the Collegiate Church of St Mary in Leicester, over the tithes of a field called "Hethfield", near Mugginton.<ref name=Page/>
In 1444, Breadsall priory was sued by the [[Collegiate Church of St Mary]] in Leicester, over the tithes of a field called "Hethfield", near Mugginton.<ref name=Page/> St Mary's argued that the field belonged to the Parish of Duffield (which was in their control), and not that of Mugginton (controlled by the priory).<ref name=Page/> The court found in favour of St Mary's and control of the field passed to the collegiate church.<ref name=Page/> The rector of Mugginton was "condemned for contempt of Court of Arches" and ordered to pay the 40s. to St Mary's.<ref name=Page/>
St Mary's argued that Hethfield belonged to the Parish of Duffield (which was in their control), and not that of Mugginton (which was controlled by the priory).<ref name=Page/> The court found in favour of St Mary's and control of the field passed from the priory to the collegiate church.<ref name=Page/> The rector of Mugginton was "condemned for contempt of Court of Arches" and ordered to pay the 40s. to St Mary's.<ref name=Page/>


In 1448, Prior Thomas Breadsall complained to [[Bishop of Lichfield]] that "certain charters and evidences" had been stolen from the priory.<ref name=Page/> The bishop ordered that at high mass in several local churches priests should spread the news of the theft, and instruct that the perpetrators were to be excommunicated unless the items were not returned within 15 days.<ref name=Page/> It is not known whether this strategy worked.<ref name=Page/>
In 1448, Prior Thomas Breadsall complained to the [[Bishop of Lichfield]] that "certain charters and evidences which particularly affected the interests of William Dethick" had been stolen from the priory.<ref name=Page/> The bishop ordered that at high mass in several local churches, the priests should spread the news of the theft, and instruct that the perpetrators were to be excommunicated unless the items were returned within 15 days.<ref name=Page/> Its unclear whether this strategy worked.<ref name=Page/>


In 1453, John Statham of Morley donated money for the repair of the priory church roof, and glazing in its clerestory.<ref name=Page/> In return, Prior Thomas Breadsall agreed that the priory would celebrate mass annually, on the feast of the Eleven Thousand Virgins, for the souls of Goditha, Thomas, Elizabeth Cecilia and John Statham.<ref name=Page/>
In 1453, John Statham of Morley agreed to donate money to repair the roof of the priory church and the glazing in the clerestory.<ref name=Page/> In return, Prior Thomas Breadsall agreed that the priory would celebrate mass annually, on the feast of the Eleven Thousand Virgins, for the souls of Goditha, Thomas, Elizabeth Cecilia and John Statham.<ref name=Page/>


In 1454, a canon at Breadsall, John Derby (who was "probably a gifted preacher"<ref name=Page/>), was granted a licence from [[Reginald Boulers|Reginald Boulers, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield]] to travel around the [[Lichfield Diocese|diocese]] preaching in its parish churches.<ref name=Page/>
In 1454, a canon at Breadsall, John Derby (who was "probably a gifted preacher"<ref name=Page/>), was granted a licence from [[Reginald Boulers|Reginald Boulers, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield]] to travel around the [[Lichfield Diocese|diocese]] preaching in its parish churches.<ref name=Page/>
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::Reappointed in 1322. This time chosen by Henry Curzon.
::Reappointed in 1322. This time chosen by Henry Curzon.
*William de Repyndon. Formerly a canon at Breadsall. Resigned as Prior in October 1347.
*William de Repyndon. Formerly a canon at Breadsall. Resigned as Prior in October 1347.
*Thomas de Castello. Appointed 1347 on the advice of the Abbot of [[Darley Abbey]].
*Thomas de Castello. Appointed in 1347 on the advice of the Abbot of [[Darley Abbey]].
*Thomas de London. Appointed in 1365 after the position of Prior had been vacant for several years. Previously a monk at [[Burton Abbey]].
*Thomas de London. Appointed in 1365 after the position of Prior had been vacant for several years. Previously a monk at [[Burton Abbey]].
*Geoffrey de Stafford. Resigned 1370.
*Geoffrey de Stafford. Resigned in 1370.
*Thomas Lewes. Appointed 1370.
*Thomas Lewes. Appointed in 1370.
*Roger Upton. Appointed 1384 by Sir Thomas Wendesley.
*Roger Upton. Appointed in 1384.
*Thomas Holand (also known as Thoams Bakster). Served 1431–1442.
*Thomas Holand (also known as Thoams Bakster). Served 1431–1442.
*Thomas Beadsall. Served 1442–1456.
*Thomas Beadsall. Served 1442–1456.
*Robert Burton. Served October 1456–1487. Formerly a canon at [[Repton Priory]]. Appointed by Sir William Dethick.
*Robert Burton. Served October 1456–1487. Formerly a canon at [[Repton Priory]]. Selected by Sir William Dethick.
*Henry Halom. Appointed 1487.
*Henry Halom. Appointed in 1487.
*John Alton. Died in office, 1519.
*John Alton. Died in office, 1519.
*Thomas Beyston. Appointed 1519.
*Thomas Beyston. Appointed in 1519.
*William Pendyltion. Appointment date unknown. Name appears in 1535, when he was the only resident at the priory. Surrendered the priory for dissolution and awarded "minute pension" at dissolution, of 5 marks a year.
*William Pendyltion. In 1535 the priory was dissolved.


==History after dissolution==
==History after dissolution==
[[Image:Breadsall priory line drawing.jpg|thumb|right|A line drawing of Breadsall Priory, by [[Francis S. Darwin]]'s daughter Violetta H. Darwin (1826–1880)]]
[[Image:Breadsall priory line drawing.jpg|thumb|right|A line drawing of Breadsall Priory, by [[Francis S. Darwin]]'s daughter Violetta H. Darwin (1826–1880)]]
Following [[Dissolution of the Monasteries|dissolution]], some of Breadsall's lands weretransferred to [[Darley Abbey]]. However, Darley was also dissolved soon after, and the land passed to the crown.<ref name=Page/> By September 1536, the priory site itself was leased by the crown, and being farmed by, Lawrence Holland of Belper.<ref name=Page/> Following the [[Dissolution of the Monasteries]] in 1536, the site was granted by the Crown to the [[Duke of Suffolk]].{{dubious|reason=William Page ref says priory was being leased by the Crown in 1536}}{{cn}}


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Breadsall subsequently has passed through numerous owners. In the late 16th-century, when under the ownership of Sir John Bentley, an Elizabethan "E-plan" house was constructed on the former priory site..{{cn}} The original house, also known as Breadsall Priory, was altered and extended by architect Robert Scrivener around 1861, and a new wing was added in 1906.<ref name=BLB/> The house's stable buildings were constructed in the mid-19th-century.<ref name=BLB2/>
During the [[Dissolution of the Monasteries]] some of the priory's land was transferred to [[Darley Abbey]]; when this too was dissolved, the land passed to the crown.<ref name=Page/> By September 1536, the priory site was tenanted and farmed by Lawrence Holland of Belper.<ref name=Page/> In 1552 the priory was granted to Henry, Duke of Suffolk, and sold in the same year to Thomas Babington.<ref name=BLB>{{cite web|title=Breadsall Priory, Breadsall|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-352212-breadsall-priory-breadsall-derbyshire|work=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref>

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In the late 16th-century, when under the ownership of Sir John Bentley, an Elizabethan "E-plan" house was constructed on the former priory site.{{cn|date=February 2014}} The house, still known as Breadsall Priory, was altered and extended by architect Robert Scrivener around 1861, and in 1906 a new wing was added.<ref name=BLB/> The house's stable buildings were constructed in the mid-19th-century.<ref name=BLB2/>


The physician and poet [[Erasmus Darwin]], grandfather of Charles Darwin, moved to Breadsall Priory shortly before his death in 1802, and he was followed by his son Sir [[Francis Sacheverel Darwin]] (1786–1859), and his son [[Edward Levett Darwin]], author (under the pseudonym High Elms) of the ''Gameskeeper's Manual'', who learnt about [[natural history]] in its grounds.
The physician and poet [[Erasmus Darwin]], grandfather of Charles Darwin, moved to Breadsall shortly before his death in 1802.{{cn}} The house was subsiquently home to his son Sir [[Francis Sacheverel Darwin]] (1786–1859).{{cn}} Sir Francis' son [[Edward Levett Darwin]], author of the ''Gameskeeper's Manual'' (under the pseudonym "High Elms"), learnt [[natural history]] in its grounds.{{cn|date=January 2014}}


Later, Derby industrialist Sir [[Alfred Seale Haslam]] (1844–1927), ([[Mayor of Derby]] 1890/91,<ref>‘HASLAM, Sir Alfred Seale’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2007; online edn, Oxford University Press, December 2007 [http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U197630, accessed 19 July 2008]</ref> Member of Parliament for [[Newcastle under Lyme (UK Parliament constituency)|Newcastle under Lyme]] 1900/6) acquired the house. His son Eric Seale Haslam was [[High Sheriff of Derbyshire]] in 1937.
Later, Derby industrialist Sir [[Alfred Seale Haslam]] (1844–1927), ([[Mayor of Derby]] 1890/91,<ref>‘HASLAM, Sir Alfred Seale’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2007; online edn, Oxford University Press, December 2007 [http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U197630, accessed 19 July 2008]</ref> Member of Parliament for [[Newcastle under Lyme (UK Parliament constituency)|Newcastle under Lyme]] 1900/6) acquired the house. His son Eric Seale Haslam was [[High Sheriff of Derbyshire]] in 1937.{{cn}}


The building is currently a [[Marriott International|Marriott]] [[hotel]] with two 18-hole [[golf courses]], one set in mature parkland called the Priory Course, and the other called the Moorland Course.<ref>[http://marriott.co.uk/Channels/globalSites/propertypage/UK/emags Hotel website]</ref> In 2005, the priory hosted a [[G8]] summit meeting of environment and development ministers.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/4353107.stm BBC News 16 Mar 2005]</ref>
The building is currently a [[Marriott International|Marriott]] [[hotel]], with two 18-hole [[golf courses]]: one set in parkland and is called the Priory Course; the other is called the Moorland Course.<ref>[http://marriott.co.uk/Channels/globalSites/propertypage/UK/emags Hotel website]</ref> In 2005, the priory hosted a [[G8]] summit meeting of environment and development ministers.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/4353107.stm BBC News 16 Mar 2005]</ref>


The house was Grade II [[listed building|Listed]] on 2 September 1952.<ref name=BLB>{{cite web|title=Breadsall Priory, Breadsall|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-352212-breadsall-priory-breadsall-derbyshire|work=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> The associated stables, built in the mid-19th-century, are in residential use. The stables were Grade II [[listed building|Listed]] on 6 November 1986.<ref name=BLB2>{{cite web|title=Stable Block North West of Breadsall Priory, Breadsall|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-352213-stable-block-north-west-of-breadsall-pri|work=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref>
The house was Grade II [[listed building|Listed]] on 2 September 1952.<ref name=BLB>{{cite web|title=Breadsall Priory, Breadsall|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-352212-breadsall-priory-breadsall-derbyshire|work=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> The associated stables, built in the mid-19th-century, are in residential use. The stables were Grade II [[listed building|Listed]] on 6 November 1986.<ref name=BLB2>{{cite web|title=Stable Block North West of Breadsall Priory, Breadsall|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-352213-stable-block-north-west-of-breadsall-pri|work=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref>
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Breadsall Priory
Breadsall Priory in December 2005
Breadsall Priory is located in Derbyshire
Breadsall Priory
Location within Derbyshire
Monastery information
Full nameThe Priory of the Holy Trinity, Breadsall
Other namesBreadsall Park Priory
OrderAugustinian Canons
EstablishedBefore 1266
Disestablished1536
Dedicated toThe Holy Trinity
Controlled churchesBreadsall, Duffield, Horsley, Mugginton and Windley.
People
Founder(s)Richard, Henry or Sir Robert Curzon
Site
Grid referenceSK380414
Visible remainsA single 13th-century arch remains from the original priory buildings, within the cellars of the later building constructed on the site.[1]

Breadsall Priory is a former Augustinian priory in Derbyshire, situated around two kilometres north of Breadsall, and two kilometers east of Little Eaton. The priory was established before 1266 by a member of the Curzon family. Only a small priory, Breadsall was dissolved in 1536.

Following dissolution the priory was demolished and a private home, also known as Breadsall Priory, built on the site; the house was altered and extended in both the 19th and 20th centuries, and only a single arch remains of the monastic buildings. The house and its stables are both Grade II Listed. The house is currently used as a hotel, while its stables are in residential use.

History

Breadsall priory was established before the middle of the 13th century by one of three generations of the Curzon family: Richard, Henry or Sir Robert Curzon (grandfather, son and grandson).[2]

Many sources often mistakenly refer to Breadsall as being a house of Augustinian Friars (also known as Friars Eremites), due to a mistake made on a Patent Roll in 1266.[2] Breadsall was in fact home to Augustinian Canons; a fact confirmed by King Henry III's grant of 20 acres of land in Horsley and Horston: Augustinian Friars could not own any land other than what their priory sat upon; Augustinian Canons, however, could freely own land.[2]

Breadsall Priory was very small.[2] Breadsall was usually home to only the prior and two canons, and the taxation roll of 1291 reveals that the priory had an annual income of only £5 19s.[2] However, Breadsall was frequently home to just the prior and one canon, or just the prior alone.[2] The small number of canons made it impossible to elect a prior, meaning one was often chosen by a member of the Curzon family, who served as "hereditary patrons".[2] The Curzon family were Lords of the Manor of Breadsall Overhall for eight generations.[2]

During the reign of King Richard II (1377–1399), the manor passed to the Dethick family, through the marriage of Cecilia Curzon to William Dethick.[2] However, the Dethick family's relationship to the priory was, for a period, unclear.[2] In 1384, the appointment of the prior was made by Sir Thomas Wendesley, who was referred to as Patron pro hac vice.[2] Several other priors were also appointed by the Bishop of Lichfield, rather than the Dethick family.[2] However, in 1456 the bishop confirmed Sir William Dethick's right to "the first licence to elect or provide a superior when the priory was vacant".[2]

In 1402 William Dethick, son of Cecilia Curzon, donated a moiety of the rectory of Mugginton to Breadsall. Dethick had, however, failed to follow proper procedure to alienate the lands; thus, upon his death, his "executors and trustees" were "heavily fined" by the crown.[2]

In 1444, Breadsall priory was sued by the Collegiate Church of St Mary in Leicester, over the tithes of a field called "Hethfield", near Mugginton.[2] St Mary's argued that the field belonged to the Parish of Duffield (which was in their control), and not that of Mugginton (controlled by the priory).[2] The court found in favour of St Mary's and control of the field passed to the collegiate church.[2] The rector of Mugginton was "condemned for contempt of Court of Arches" and ordered to pay the 40s. to St Mary's.[2]

In 1448, Prior Thomas Breadsall complained to the Bishop of Lichfield that "certain charters and evidences which particularly affected the interests of William Dethick" had been stolen from the priory.[2] The bishop ordered that at high mass in several local churches, the priests should spread the news of the theft, and instruct that the perpetrators were to be excommunicated unless the items were returned within 15 days.[2] Its unclear whether this strategy worked.[2]

In 1453, John Statham of Morley agreed to donate money to repair the roof of the priory church and the glazing in the clerestory.[2] In return, Prior Thomas Breadsall agreed that the priory would celebrate mass annually, on the feast of the Eleven Thousand Virgins, for the souls of Goditha, Thomas, Elizabeth Cecilia and John Statham.[2]

In 1454, a canon at Breadsall, John Derby (who was "probably a gifted preacher"[2]), was granted a licence from Reginald Boulers, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield to travel around the diocese preaching in its parish churches.[2]

The Valor Ecclesiasticus of 1535 records Breadsall Priory had an annual income, after expenses, of £10 17s. 9d., and was in control of the parishes of Breadsall, Duffield, Horsley, Mugginton and Windley.[2] The prior, William Pendylton, was the only resident at the priory at the time.[2]

The priory was dissolved in 1536.[2] Pendylton, was awarded a "minute pension" of only 5 marks a year.[2]

Of the original priory buildings, only a single 13th-century arch remains, in the cellars of the later building constructed on the site.[1]

Priors

A list of the known priors of Breadsall.[2]

  • Hugh de Mackworth. Appointed in 1306: "under the patronage of Richard Curzon".
  • Hamund de Merston. Appointed in 1309. Also chosen by Richard Curzon.
Reappointed in 1322. This time chosen by Henry Curzon.
  • William de Repyndon. Formerly a canon at Breadsall. Resigned as Prior in October 1347.
  • Thomas de Castello. Appointed in 1347 on the advice of the Abbot of Darley Abbey.
  • Thomas de London. Appointed in 1365 after the position of Prior had been vacant for several years. Previously a monk at Burton Abbey.
  • Geoffrey de Stafford. Resigned in 1370.
  • Thomas Lewes. Appointed in 1370.
  • Roger Upton. Appointed in 1384.
  • Thomas Holand (also known as Thoams Bakster). Served 1431–1442.
  • Thomas Beadsall. Served 1442–1456.
  • Robert Burton. Served October 1456–1487. Formerly a canon at Repton Priory. Selected by Sir William Dethick.
  • Henry Halom. Appointed in 1487.
  • John Alton. Died in office, 1519.
  • Thomas Beyston. Appointed in 1519.
  • William Pendyltion. Appointment date unknown. Name appears in 1535, when he was the only resident at the priory. Surrendered the priory for dissolution and awarded "minute pension" at dissolution, of 5 marks a year.

History after dissolution

A line drawing of Breadsall Priory, by Francis S. Darwin's daughter Violetta H. Darwin (1826–1880)

Following dissolution, some of Breadsall's lands weretransferred to Darley Abbey. However, Darley was also dissolved soon after, and the land passed to the crown.[2] By September 1536, the priory site itself was leased by the crown, and being farmed by, Lawrence Holland of Belper.[2] Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, the site was granted by the Crown to the Duke of Suffolk.[dubious – discuss][citation needed]

Breadsall subsequently has passed through numerous owners. In the late 16th-century, when under the ownership of Sir John Bentley, an Elizabethan "E-plan" house was constructed on the former priory site..[citation needed] The original house, also known as Breadsall Priory, was altered and extended by architect Robert Scrivener around 1861, and a new wing was added in 1906.[3] The house's stable buildings were constructed in the mid-19th-century.[4]

The physician and poet Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin, moved to Breadsall shortly before his death in 1802.[citation needed] The house was subsiquently home to his son Sir Francis Sacheverel Darwin (1786–1859).[citation needed] Sir Francis' son Edward Levett Darwin, author of the Gameskeeper's Manual (under the pseudonym "High Elms"), learnt natural history in its grounds.[citation needed]

Later, Derby industrialist Sir Alfred Seale Haslam (1844–1927), (Mayor of Derby 1890/91,[5] Member of Parliament for Newcastle under Lyme 1900/6) acquired the house. His son Eric Seale Haslam was High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1937.[citation needed]

The building is currently a Marriott hotel, with two 18-hole golf courses: one set in parkland and is called the Priory Course; the other is called the Moorland Course.[6] In 2005, the priory hosted a G8 summit meeting of environment and development ministers.[7]

The house was Grade II Listed on 2 September 1952.[3] The associated stables, built in the mid-19th-century, are in residential use. The stables were Grade II Listed on 6 November 1986.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b English Heritage. "BREADSALL PRIORY". PASTSCAPE. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af William Page (ed.) (1907). 'Houses of Austin canons: The priory of Breadsall', A History of the County of Derby: Volume 2. pp. 54–56. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b "Breadsall Priory, Breadsall". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Stable Block North West of Breadsall Priory, Breadsall". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  5. ^ ‘HASLAM, Sir Alfred Seale’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2007; online edn, Oxford University Press, December 2007 accessed 19 July 2008
  6. ^ Hotel website
  7. ^ BBC News 16 Mar 2005

Sources

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