History of Bakewell Cottage
Bakewell Cottage’s original name is Chalice Cottage. The cottage is named after a Chalice which was found close by. There is also a representation of the chalice on a stone which is in the entrance porch of St Mary’s Church, behind the property.
We understand that the original Chalice is now in a museum in Sheffield. Due to the situation in 2020 and the closure of so many things, we have yet to go and discover this for ourselves. There is however a replica in the cottage on the shelf in the living room.
We know that Chalice Cottage was in constructed by 1799 as a map is in existence of the area and the row of cottages is clearly marked. This would make the cottage 221 years old. We do believe however that the cottage maybe closer to 280 – 300 years old. The house opposite was built in 1730. Looking at this house and others in Bakewell of this time we feel that the cottage is consistent with being constructed at this earlier time.
The properties close by :-
Almhouses. These are 300 years old and founded by John Manners.
Old Town Hall – was built in 1709 and has been amongst other things a butter market, a court room, a school and a shop.
In the cottage, the cupboard next to the fire place is a salt cupboard. The salt was stored next to the fire to keep it dry. Salt was a precious commodity to preserve food before the invention of the fridge.
Upstairs there is another cupboard – we are not sure what it’s purpose was.
We need to do more research to find out more.
When we purchased Chalice Cottage ( Bakewell Cottage) and
formerly known as Burton House
Things we do know:-
CENSUS
1881
Isaac Mellor head 74yrs General Labourer Tideswell
Margaret Mellor wife 70 years Tideswell
James Mellor son unmarried 29 years Tailor Tideswell
11th November 1930 – the property was left in the will of Frances Wharmby of
Buxton Road, Bakewell Restaurant Proprietor to his wife Mary Wharmby
(probate passed 2nd December 1931)
28th July 1939 – the property was left in the estate of
Joseph Buxton Mellor to Ralph Buxton Mellor.
20th March 1940 – the property was left in a will of
Ralph Mellor to Ellen Mellor (Arthur Leigh was living in the property)
15th September 1949 – the property was left in a will of
Ellen Mellor to Madge Mellor (occupied by Mrs Tayles)
9th August 1977 – The property was sold by
Madge Mellor to Kilnagleary Limited for £3,250
( says until recently was occupied by Mrs Tayles)
14th April 1978 – The property was purchased by
Clive Langhorn & Andre Goodlad from Kilnagleary limited for £9,025
29th July 1981 – the property was sold by Clive & Andre Langhorn to Derek Snowden.
The selling price of Chalice Cottage was £18,250.
Says that the property was formally known as Burton House.
13th December 1985 – the property was sold by
Derek Snowden to Paul Crocombe and Margaret Murphy for £28,500
5th July 1988 – the property was sold by
Paul & Margaret Crocombe to Howard Heath for £48,500
7th October 1998 – Howard Heath sold the property