In 1823 the population was 107. Melton Grange was built around 1745, Melton Hill to the higher ground north-east of the village was established in the late 1700s, Melton House was constructed around 1830; a Roman burial was discovered near Melton House around 1840, including a gold brooch.
At that time, the population numbered 107. The area now known as Melton Grange began to take shape in 1745, with Melton Hill emerging on higher ground northeast of the village during the late 1700s. Melton House was constructed around 1830, and it was there that a Roman burial site was uncovered in 1840, featuring a gold brooch.