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March 8, 1923
The Chesterfield Advertiser
Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Discovery in London of preserved vaults from a late Tudor farmhouse on the Berkley estate, where nobility brewed beer on their estates. The site, now Devonshire House, included a brewing house with mash tubs marked 'P.D.' from before 1600.
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When Nobility Brewed Beer.
Relics of "ye olden days" show that beer was brewed on their own estates by the nobility in very ancient days. On the site at present occupied by Hay Hill once stood a farmhouse belonging to the Berkley estate, which comprised the land upon which Devonshire House stands. Recent clearing away of debris in the fine old gardens has brought to light the old vaults belonging to the original farmhouse, which dated back from the late Tudor period. When Berkley street was cut through in 1600 the old farmhouse was pulled down, but only to the street level, so that the original vaults have been found preserved below the street.
The brewing house has been cleared of debris. Brickwork believed to go back beyond 1600 has been found, and it is believed that the two mash tubs bearing the lettering "P.D." now on view in the vaults of Devonshire House, were brought from the original brewery.—London Mail.
Relics of "ye olden days" show that beer was brewed on their own estates by the nobility in very ancient days. On the site at present occupied by Hay Hill once stood a farmhouse belonging to the Berkley estate, which comprised the land upon which Devonshire House stands. Recent clearing away of debris in the fine old gardens has brought to light the old vaults belonging to the original farmhouse, which dated back from the late Tudor period. When Berkley street was cut through in 1600 the old farmhouse was pulled down, but only to the street level, so that the original vaults have been found preserved below the street.
The brewing house has been cleared of debris. Brickwork believed to go back beyond 1600 has been found, and it is believed that the two mash tubs bearing the lettering "P.D." now on view in the vaults of Devonshire House, were brought from the original brewery.—London Mail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Nobility Brewing
Tudor Vaults
Historical Discovery
Beer Brewery
Devonshire House
Where did it happen?
Hay Hill, Berkley Estate, Devonshire House, London
Story Details
Location
Hay Hill, Berkley Estate, Devonshire House, London
Event Date
Late Tudor Period, Around 1600
Story Details
Relics show nobility brewed beer on estates; vaults from late Tudor Berkley farmhouse discovered under Devonshire House after debris clearance, including pre-1600 brewing house and mash tubs marked 'P.D.'