Litfield Farm
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Litfield Farm is a 17th-century farm located in Ridgeway, Derbyshire. The farmhouse is Grade II listed.[1]
History
Litfield, or variations of the name, are mentioned as early as the 15th century, when the name appears on the Eckington Manorial Court Rolls. Due to various families, most notable of which was the Staniforth family, being mentioned in relation to the place, it is likely that Litfield was a loose term applied to the area surrounding the farmhouse.[2]
The farmhouse appears to have been in the possession of the Staniforth family for centuries. On 24 April 1587, Robert Sitwell transferred the land to Ralph Staniforth. During the 17th century, a William Staniforth is resident at the farmhouse. The farmhouse eventually was passed down to George Staniforth of Barlborough.[3]
In 1828, the property is divided following the death of George Staniforth and was sold. In 1842 the Parker family is residing at the property.
Although the house retains most of its original features, it was renovated in 2006.
See also
References
- ^ Stuff, Good. "Litfield Farmhouse and Attached Outbuildings to West, Eckington, Derbyshire". www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk.
- ^ "Litfield Farm". staniforthfamily.com.
- ^ Book of Reference to the Plan of the Parish of Eckington (Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1876)