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According to local legend, Mellor Hall is built on the foundations of the house of a Norman nobleman.

During excavations of the Iron Age hill fort, a 13th century hall was discovered.

By the time of the English Civil War, Marple had become totally dominant in the region.

So much so that John Bradshawe, Lord President of the High Court of Justice and Lord of Marple Hall was the first to sign the death warrant of King Charles I.