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Manorial
History
In 1086, the parish of Darley was a royal property but by
the reign of Edward I (1272-1307), it was divided into two manors under the
control of the Kendall and Darley families. From this date on, the manorial
history of Darley becomes complex with the manors being further divided among
families with owners including the Duke of Rutland, Sir Henry Hunloke and the
Columbells. In 1370 Nether Hall Manor (or Whitwell Hall Manor) became the seat
of the Columbell family and remained so until 1673 when the owner became
Herbert Greensmith Beard of Lincoln.
By the early 17th century, records
mention North and South Darley and the 1670 hearth tax documentation implies
that at least 75% of the population would have been classed as the 'poorer
sort' with just one or two hearths. Meanwhile Nether Hall Manor boasted 12
hearths, Stanfield (now Stancliffe) Hall had 10 and rector John Pott had 5.
By the close of the 17th century, the population stood at around 560
people.
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