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.
In 1823 the population was 107. The development of Melton Grange started in 1745, with the creation of Melton Hill on higher ground northeast of the village in the late 1700s. Melton House was built around 1830; a Roman burial site was discovered near Melton House around 1840, including a gold brooch.