 Mowbray is the Norman family name of early Lords of the Manor – namely Robert de Mowbray.In and around Melton, there are 28 scheduled ancient monuments, some 705 buildings listed as having special architectural or historical interest, 16 sites of special scientific interest, and several deserted village sites.There is industrial archaeology, including the Grantham Canal and the remains of the Melton Mowbray Navigation.