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Melling

PLACENAME: Melinge (first mentioned 1086 in the Domesday Book). From Old English personal name, Mall, or similar. Mellinges 1194; Molling 1202; Melling 1226.

The Medieval cross base at Melling, which is all that remains of the original cross, represents the presence of a church on the site since 1161 (Scheduled Ancient Monument). It now has an 18th century shaft and is topped with a brass sundial.

Melling House (lintel dated 1652) is a stone built manor house. Some sections may be Medieval and predate the lintel.

front and side illustrations of axe

A Neolithic axe head found in the township suggests that there was early occupation in the area.

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