Ipstones is not mentioned in the Domesday Survey. The land was apparently held, with Rushton, by Ranulph Earl of Chester (1129-53). In the early 13thc. Rushton, Longsdon and Ipstones were held by Nicholas de Verdun from the Earl of Chester. By 1242, Nicholas's daughter and heir, Rose, held Rushton, Longsdon and half of Ipstones in exchange for service to the Earl in providing a knight for the garrison of Chester Castle.
Benefice of Ipstones with Berkhamsytch and Onecote with Bradnop.