Local History
The local history of Ellenhall Grange Farm and its historical links to Ranton Abbey and St Bertelin - the Patron Saint of Stafford.Our pedigree cows feed on spring water from the farm making our cheeses so unique.
The Farm, Monks and Ranton Abbey...
Ellenhall Grange Farm - Granges were farms used for food production, centred around a monastery, to help sustain the Monks. There are monastic connections with Ellenhall Grange Farm and Ranton Abbey. The supply of water to Ranton Abbey came from 'Anne's Well' a natural spring on the farm, which is also used to feed the pedigree cows.
Ranton Abbey - The Ranton Abbey site was completed around 1280, and all that remains now is the late Georgian house (a ruin) and the church tower which was added in the 15th century at the west end of the church.
Saint Bertelin - St Bertelin is the patron Saint of Stafford, as the town was founded by the Mercian prince around 700AD. St Bertelin was the focus of early religion and continued his holy vocation on the islet of Betheney, now Stafford.
St Bertelin's Shrine is in the Church of the Holy Cross at Ilam, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
St Bertelin's image appears on the Stafford Borough coat of arms.
St Bertelin's Shrine is in the Church of the Holy Cross at Ilam, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
St Bertelin's image appears on the Stafford Borough coat of arms.
