Grimshaws of Lancashire
The history of the Grimshaw's
begins with Walter de Grimshaw of which we know very little. I do know
that he was warden of Edisford and according to the annuls of Whalley
died around 10th year Edward the 2nd (1316-7). Then in the History of
Whalley I find the following paragraph- "Richard, son of Walter
de Grymeschagh, grants the same for their prayers half an acre of land
in villa de Eccleshull in an angle of Bymmecroft, lying near Le Hutlone,
in frank almoigne, with timber for inclosing and building a barn. Witnesses,
Henry de Lee tunc vic. (1276, 1277, 1283), Henry de Clayton tunc senesc.,
etc. (inbid. No. 38, p.104).
The Grimshaw's
of Grimshaw
Walter de Grimshaw, {without
date} (cont)
1. Henry de Grimshaw,
12 Edw I, {1283-4} (cont..)
2. Richard de Grimshaw
3. Adam de Grimshaw
4. William de Grimshaw
Henry
de Grimshaw had one child:
-
1. Adam de Grimshaw,
{1313} (cont..)
Adam
de Grimshaw had two children: -
1. Adam de Grimshaw,
{1308}
2. Henry de Grimshaw,
{living 1317} (cont..)
Henry
de Grimshaw married Agnes,
{living 1325} and had two children: -
1. Matilda de Grimshaw,
{1325} (cont)
2. Adam de Grimshaw,
{living 1342} (cont)
Matilda
de Grimshaw married
John de Maudsley.
Adam
de Grimshaw married
Cicely de Clayton, {sole heiress, surviving and a widow in 1368} Adam
moved and continued the family in Clayton le Moors (Follow to Clayton)
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Looking down on Grimshaw from Belthorne.
View of Grimshaw facing west at the main junction.
As you can see, there are very few houses.
View of Grimshaw facing east at the main junction.
Apart from a farm on the right and the farm and house you can see on the
left, that's almost all of Grimshaw.
View of Grimshaw facing north at the main junction.
In the background and as mentioned on the signpost you can see Grimshaw
Brook Mills. This paper mill has been there for many years.
The first mention of the Grimshaws was Walter de Grimshaw who's job was
a caretaker at Edisford, some miles away. I hope to see if the main Hall
or House belonging to the estate is still there.
