jan 1, 1214 - Dieulacres Abbey
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The Earl of Chester founds Dieulacres abbey, beside the Churnet, a mile north of the town, at Cholpesdale. It later has granges at Swythamley , Birchall, Westwood, Roche Grange, Foker, and Easing. The Parish priest is “living near the church.”
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