A document believed to be the oldest in Greater Manchester has been revealed - part of a fascinating archive collection now saved for future generations.
A document believed to be the oldest in Greater Manchester has been revealed - part of a fascinating archive collection now saved for future generations. The fragile piece of parchment dates back to 1197 during the reign of King Richard I , also known as Richard the Lionheart, and pre-dates the Magna Carta . It details an agreement to divide up land between two barons - Roger de Middleton and William de Ratcliffe - within the Assheton estate in Middleton .
Sir Ralph Assheton, who died in 1486, held several offices under Edward IV. His death at Ashton-under-Lyne in Tameside was historically commemorated by the Black Knight Pageant in the town, also known as The Riding of the Black Lad. Sir Richard Assheton, his grandson, fought at the Battle of Flodden and raised a company of archers to fight in 1513 from Middleton - the famous Middleton Bowmen. Richard commissioned the famous 'Flodden Windows' at St Leonard's Church in Middleton, depicting himself, his wife and seventeen captains of the archer
Document Oldest Greater Manchester Archive Parchment Richard I Richard The Lionheart Magna Carta Land Division Barons Assheton Estate Middleton Ralph Assheton Edward IV Black Knight Pageant Riding Of The Black Lad Richard Assheton Battle Of Flodden Middleton Bowmen Flodden Windows St Leonard's Church
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