DOCSLIB.ORG

The Wenlock Franchise

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Wenlock Franchise WENLOCK FRANCHISE. THE WENLOCK FRANCHISE. The Wenlock Franchise is bounded on the east by the Brimstree Hundred, on the !OUth by the Stottesden Hundred, on the west by the Condover and l\lunslow Hundreds, and on the north by that of South Bradford. The borough and franchise of Wenlock were formerly co-extensive with the Hundred of Patintem, mentioned in Doomsday Book, which comprise<l the following paa·ishes, viz. :-Much Wenlock, Little Wenlock, Broseley, Madeley, Benthall, Barrow, Tinley, Badger, Beckbury, Priors Ditton, Stoke St Milborough, Eaton-under·Heywood, Hughley, Shipton, Monk Hopton, Willey, Deuxhill, and the Extra Parochial Liberty of Posenhall. By an order of quarter sessions, held at Shrewsbury, April 4th, 1836, the parishes of Badger, Deuxhill, and Beckbury, were added to the Brims tree Hundred; and the parishes of Eaton, Shipton, and Stoke St. Milborough, should thenceforward be considered a., part of the 1\Innslow HundreJ. Ir<>nstone, coal, limestone, and a superior clay, are found in this division of th~ county, which is celebrated for extensive iron-works, the manufacture of porcelain e~rthenware, tobacco pipes, bricks, tiles, and draining pipes. The manufacturing district is chiefly confined to the north and north-east verge of the franchise. It is intersecte<l by the river Severn at the northern extremity, and the river afterwards forms the boundary of the franchise for some distanc.,. At the census of 1841 this division of the county contained 3,703 inhabited houses, 1Mi uninhabited, and 29 building; and a population of 18,016 souls; of whom 8,936 were males and 9,080 females. Of the total population 16,518 persons were born in the county, and 1,498 elsewhere. BARROW is a small but pleasantly sLuated village and parish, in the Wenlock Fmnchise, two miles east from Much Wenlock, and two miles south-west from Broseley. The parish contains 2,989A. Oa. 39P. of laud, the rateable value of which is £3,086. 6s. 1d. At the census in 1801 there were 479 inhabitants; 1831, 351; and in 1841 there were 85 houses and a population of 383 souls. Lord Forester and Sir Richard Acton, Bart., are the landowners. WILLEY HALL, a handsome mansion, is the occasional seat of Lord Forester. The lan<ls in this parish abound with game, which is rigidly preserved. TaE Cauacn is a venerable structure. de<licated to St. Giles, and consists of nave and chancel, with a turret, in which are two bells. The walls display many tabular monuments, and the1·e is an antique font, with a capacious basin. On the south side of the church-yard is buried Tom Moody, the celebrated whipper-in to George Forester, Esq. The grave-stone is simply inscnbed "Tom Moody, died 19th November, 1796." The church was formerly an appendage to the Priory of Wenlock. The living is a perpetual curacy annexed to the rectory of Willey. The Rev. Henry Bridgeman is the incumbent. TnE ScnooL AND ALMSHOUSE.-John Slaney, merchant tailor of J.ondon, having, in his life-time, built in the parish of Barrow an almshouse for six po.)r aged men or women that had been ancient dwellers thereabout, and appointed six acres of ground to be laid out for their better relief and to the support of a school. He also directed an allowance of Is. ·1d. weekly to be made to each inmate, and every alte.-nate year a good frieze gown to be given to each person, worth 13s. 4d., and hose and slwes to the value of lis. 8d. Mr. Slaney also er~cted a school for the free teaohing of twenty children, an<l ordained that a great part of the six acres of land above mentioned should be for the maintenance of the school; and he gave towards the maintenance of the schoolmaster £10 a-year foa· ever. For the performance of the said allowance he gr.ve •· rent charge of £30 per annum issuing out of his manor of Willey. And fo1 the residue of his gift to make up the pensions of the said schoolhouse and almshouse, he charged his cousin, John Slaney, that he and his heirs and assignees should for ever pay the same as a rent .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Financial Strategy 2016/17 to 2018/19 PDF
    Cabinet, 17th February 2016: FINANCIAL STRATEGY 2016/17 – 2018/19 Committee and Date Cabinet 17th February 2016 12:00noon FINANCIAL STRATEGY 2016/17 – 2018/19 Responsible Officer James Walton e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01743 255011 1. Summary This report presents for approval the 2016/17 budget and also identifies the proposals for 2017/18 and 2018/19 budgets which will be further developed throughout 2016/17. Cabinet has received 3 financial strategy reports over the last year setting out the budget position for the Council over the next 3 years. The report to Cabinet on 28 October 2015 set out the development of a Sustainable Business Model to allow the Council to consider what services will be affordable going forward. Savings proposals to balance 2016/17 were identified in the report on 9 December 2015 and following the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement on 17 December 2015, the Financial Strategy report to Cabinet on 27 January refined the 2016/17 budget and provided details of what service budgets would look like in 2017/18 and 2018/19 within the current resource projections. As previously recommended to Council in the report to Cabinet on 9 December 2015, increases in Council Tax of 2% specifically to be used for Adult Social Care and a further 1.99% increase to be used as general resources are included in the projections. This report provides the final position for 2016/17 budget which has been updated for the Final Local Government Finance Settlement, announced on 8 February 2016. This has seen an improved position for Shropshire Council, with an additional £5.5m in Rural Services Delivery Grant and Transitionary grant provided for 2016/17, reducing to £3m in 2017/18.
    [Show full text]
  • By Bicycle … a Four-Day Circular Ride Through Some Of
    By bicycle … A four-day circular ride through some of Britain’s scenic green hills and quiet lanes … Page 1 of 12 A: Shrewsbury B: Lyth Hill C: Snailbeach D: The Devil’s Chair (The Stiperstones) E: Mitchell’s Fold (Stapeley Hill) F: Church Stoke G: Stokesay Castle H: Norton Camp J: The Butts (Bromfield) K: Stoke St. Milborough L: Wilderhope Manor M: Church Stretton N: Longnor O: Wroxeter Roman City P: The Wrekin R: Child’s Ercall S: Hawkstone Park T: Colemere V: Ellesmere W: Old Oswestry X: Oswestry Y: St. Winifred’s Well Z: Nesscliffe Day One From Shrewsbury to Bridges Youth Hostel or Bishop’s Castle Via Lead Mines, Snailbeach and the Stiperstones (17 miles) or with optional route via Stapeley Hill and Mitchells Fold (37 miles). The land of the hero, Wild Edric, the Devil and Mitchell, the wicked witch. Day Two From Bridges Youth Hostel or Bishop’s Castle to Church Stretton or Wilderhope Youth Hostel Via Stokesay Castle, Norton Camp, The Butts, Stoke St. Milborough (maximum 47 miles). Giants, Robin Hood and a Saint Day Three From Wilderhope Youth Hostel or Church Stretton to Wem Via Longnor, Wroxeter Roman City, The Wrekin, Childs Ercall, and Hawkstone Park (maximum 48 miles) Ghosts, sparrows and King Arthur, a mermaid and more giants. Day Four From Wem to Shrewsbury Via Colemere, Ellesmere, Old Oswestry, St. Oswald’s Well, St. Winifred’s Well, Nesscliffe and Montford Bridge. (total max. 44 miles) Lots of water, two wells and a highwayman The cycle route was devised by local CTC member, Rose Hardy.
    [Show full text]
  • Planning Minutes 6 October 2020
    20/20 MUCH WENLOCK TOWN COUNCIL Minutes of a Planning & Environment Committee meeting th held remotely by video conference at 6.15 pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 Present: Councillors Mary Hill (in the chair), Yvonne Holyoak, Dafydd Jenkins, Allan Walter and Milner Whiteman In attendance: Councillor Duncan White, Mr Arthur Hill, Trudi Barrett – Town Clerk 1. Apologies An apology was received from Councillor Themans, who had a work commitment. It was RESOLVED to accept the apology as approved absence. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests Members were reminded that they are required to leave the room during the discussion and voting on matters in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest, whether or not the interest is entered in the Register of Members’ Interests maintained by the Monitoring Officer. 3. Dispensations None requested. 4. Public Session None. Agenda item 9, Flooding Issues was brought forward. 5. Flooding issues a. Mr Arthur Hill provided an update on activities from the Flood Group. He advised of the following: • The Flood Group had submitted a response to Shropshire Council’s Local Plan consultation. They had supported the proposal for the development adjacent to Hunters Gate on the basis that the developer would pay for flood relief measures. It was also thought that Community Infrastructure Levy money arising could be used for drainage improvements needed around the Cemetery and Oakfield Park. • The Group had dealt with issues that had arisen from the recent heavy rain and forwarded concerns to John Bellis, the Drainage and Flood Risk Manager at Shropshire Council. Bourton bank had again been flooded and the Mayor had cleared a blocked drain to allow the water to flow away.
    [Show full text]
  • Rural Settlement List 2014
    National Non Domestic Rates RURAL SETTLEMENT LIST 2014 1 1. Background Legislation With effect from 1st April 1998, the Local Government Finance and Rating Act 1997 introduced a scheme of mandatory rate relief for certain kinds of hereditament situated in ‘rural settlements’. A ‘rural settlement’ is defined as a settlement that has a population of not more than 3,000 on 31st December immediately before the chargeable year in question. The Non-Domestic Rating (Rural Settlements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3176) prescribes the following hereditaments as being eligible with effect from 1st April 2010:- Sole food shop within a rural settlement and has a RV of less than £8,500; Sole general store within a rural settlement and has a RV of less than £8,500; Sole post office within a rural settlement and has a RV of less than £8,500; Sole public house within a rural settlement and has a RV of less than £12,500; Sole petrol filling station within a rural settlement and has a RV of less than £12,500; Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 provides that a billing authority may grant discretionary relief for hereditaments to which mandatory relief applies, and additionally to any hereditament within a rural settlement which is used for purposes which are of benefit to the local community. Sections 42A and 42B of Schedule 1 of the Local Government and Rating Act 1997 dictate that each Billing Authority must prepare and maintain a Rural Settlement List, which is to identify any settlements which:- a) Are wholly or partly within the authority’s area; b) Appear to have a population of not more than 3,000 on 31st December immediately before the chargeable financial year in question; and c) Are, in that financial year, wholly or partly, within an area designated for the purpose.
    [Show full text]
  • Much Wenlock to Broseley Via Arlescott & Wyke
    Arlescott Deserted Village and Wyke Much Wenlock to Broseley via Arlescott, Wyke and Benthall Hall bridleways, fields, lanes, 6 stiles. 5.3 miles /8.55 km vertical gain 295ft / 90m Medieval field terraces You can see the remains of the medieval field terraces, hollows, humps and pond bays of the abandoned village of Arlescott, built on a site almost halfway between Broseley and Much Wenlock. The only buildings here now are a farm and a house. It is not known Many listed buildings can be admired from Church Green above. why Arlescott became deserted. Although some villages were abandoned after their You can see Priory Tower, part of a C13th gatehouse, and a row of C16th cottages in Bull Ring below populations died out after the Black Death, there is no documentary evidence as to it being emptied by plague or any other cause. However, the ending the open field strip system of farming caused many to leave the old medieval villages to move to growing nearby towns, in this case possibly from Arlescott to Broseley. This change began in the C15th and C16th when giving land over to sheep and wool became more profitable than growing grain and vegetables, so less people were needed on the land. This change of land use by landowners resulted in hundreds of villages becoming deserted. It was reinforced and accelerated in the C17th and C18th by Parliamentary Enclosure Acts, when the common land villagers needed, to supplement their wages by keeping Raynald's Mansion early a few animals and growing some food, was taken over by large landowners.
    [Show full text]
  • Shropshire. (Kelly's Cattle Deai.Ers' Agent
    SHROPSHIRE. (KELLY'S CATTLE DEAI.ERS' AGENT. Edwards Wm. Conrt st. Madeley R.S.O Harris Waddelow Chambers, Hospital Thompson Thomas Barrow street Much Evans Enoch, Ketley, Wellington street, Much Wenlock R.S.O Wenlock R.S.O ' ' Guest F. Little Dawley, DawleyR.S.O Hickin & Pyefinch, 10 Mardol head, • Farmer & Clark, Madeley R.S.O Shrewsbury CATTLE SALESMAN. Ferriday Andrew, Prior's Lee, Shifnal Hughes&Steward,sBridge st.Bridgnorth See Salesman-Cattle. Ferriday A. D. Oakengates, Wellington Hunt Edwd.Joshua,82 New st. Wellingtn Ferriday John, Ketley Bank, Wellington Huxley J.sen.&jun.Claypit st.Whitchrch CATTLE FOOD MANUFACTRS. Ferriday John, Prior's Lee, Shifnal JinksJohn,Bridge end,Ironbridge R.S.O RobbinsFrancis 4s Queen street Castle- Fletcher & Jones, Madeley R.S.O Jones Thomas, 21 Willow st. Oswestry fields Shrewsbury ' Guy Thomas, Bridge st. Madeley R.S.O Jones ThomasMantle,CleoburyMortimer Shropshire Horse & Cattle Food Co. Jaundrell Benjamin, Prior's Lee, Shifnal tKing W.G.Cheshire st.Market Drayton (Alfred Marston, manager), 49 Bull JonesE.Old park,Malinslee,Dawly.R.S.O Kitching Cha!les, Oxford street, Oaken- ring Ludlow Jones George, Brandlee, Dawley R.S.O gates, Wellington ' JonesJ.Oldpark,Malinslee,DawleyR.S.O Lee Thomas (exors. of), Market street,. Simpson & Co. Lim. (original calf meal Jon~ R. ~roseley ~ood, Broseley R.S.O Wem, Shrewsbury . & cattle spice manufacturers), 54 Martm R1cha~d, Kmg st. Dawley R.S.O Mars~on Alfred, 49 Bull rmg, L"?~low Chiswell street London B 0 Morgan Rd. Little Dawley,Dawley R.S.O MeyriCk Mrs. Ann, Market pl. Shifnal ' Nock James, Prior's Lee, Shifnal Miller Wm.
    [Show full text]
  • The Old School Brockton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    The Old School Brockton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire The Old School Location Brockton, Much Wenlock, Brockton village sits in the beautiful Corvedale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which Shropshire TF13 6JR runs west from Much Wenlock towards Craven Arms. The surrounding countryside is A unique school conversion outstanding and there are many fine views over the Dale, the River Corve and the Brown Clee in an elevated position Hill providing a scenic setting for some with light and spacious wonderful cycling and walking. The popular market town of Much Wenlock is a few miles accommodation throughout away and boasts a host of independent shops, public houses and restaurants, along with Much Wenlock 4.8 miles, Bridgnorth 9.4 miles, everyday necessities including a post office, Ludlow 15 miles, Shrewsbury 17.3 miles, dentist and a doctor’s surgery. Slightly further Birmingham 36 miles afield the historic town of Ludlow and the Entrance hall | Sitting room | Kitchen/dining county town of Shrewsbury provide a more room | Dining room | Utility room extensive range of amenities. Communications Ground floor bedroom/2nd reception room in the area are excellent with a train station at Master bedroom en-suite | 3 further bedrooms Telford, where the M54 can also be accessed (2 en-suite) | Family bathroom | Landscaped which links to the national motorway network gardens | Double garage | Parking | EPC rating F beyond. International airports can be found at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. There is an excellent selection of schools locally in both The property the private and state sector including a primary The Old School has been renovated by the school in the village.
    [Show full text]
  • Shropshire. [Kelly's
    258 MUCH WENLOCK. SHROPSHIRE. [KELLY'S National, Bourton, built in 1819 by Paul Beilby 'f'hompson Carriers. esq. & the, Hon. Mrs. Thompson, afterwards Lord &Lady Brocton, Easthope &; Presthope John Dodson &; Andrew Wenlock, of Esorick park, York, for 100 children; aver­ Esp, from 'Falcon,' mono 4 p.m age attendance between 50 &; 6o; supported by Lord Easthope Wood-Hodnet, from' Stork,' mono &; Hayward Wenlock; John Warnner, master same day National, Homer (infants), for 30 children; average at­ Hughley-Roberts, from 'Falcon,' mono about 4 p.m. &. tendance, 17; Miss Hailing, mistress Mrs. Danks, from' Fox,' High st. mono about 3 p.m Kenley-Roberts, from' Falcon,' mono about 4 p.m Railway Stations. Roman Bank-Mrs. Higgins, from 'Fox,' High street, mono about 3 p.m Much Wenlock, William Henry Whitlock, station master Shipton, Stanton Long &; Holgate Hewson, from' Falcon Presthope, Harry Pritchard" station master inn,' every mono about 4 p.m MUOHI WENLOOK. PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Ellis Rev. Frederic Robert M.A. (vicar Mackenzie Allan Grant F.R.C.S.Edin., &; rural dean), The Vicarage M.R.C.P.Edin. Manor house, Shine- Adney Thomas, Shineton street Gaskell Charles George Milnes D.L., ton street . Anderson Mrs. High street J.P. The Abbey Meredith Geo. Edwd.M.A.The Grange Beavan Thomas, Shineton srtreet Hale Frank Cartwright G. Hospital st Minton Miss, Wilmore street BlaJr.eway Mrs. Barrow street Hart Francis Josiah L.RC.S., Pearce Mrs. Barrow street Bodenham James J.P. Barrow street L.R.C.P.I. &; L.M.Irel. The Priory Pitts Mrs. Barrow street Brookes Wm.
    [Show full text]
  • Broseley Much Wenlock
    Ù Ù Ù NCN 45 Ù NCN 552 M E H Y A L Ù H R C E 4 D B to Chester C to Audlem N R 1 U 5 R L E 0 U T U E W C A S 2 T N 6 H H O O T T C C 3 O T T 5 I W A I Ù A H H S H A W I H 5 L O W T T C 2 E H 9 Y 6 O 7 U H T T 5 4 R Bletchley E B C O A 9 H T H N 4 Market Drayton A A Broughton N T N W I C H Prees A41 Fairoak Ternhill S Edstaston h Croxton r o p A53 s Chipnall Prees h i r Green e U n i o Hawkstone Wollerton n Hawkstone Historic Park C Cheswardine a & Follies n a Marchamley R l Pershall i Bishop’s R i v v e e Wem E r R E r M R Ofey E S o Wistanswick E L L Hodnet T O d Ù 5 T Great Soudley 6 e B 5 0 e r n n Hodnet Hall Hawkstone Park & Gardens Lockleywood Shropshire Union and Follies Stoke Canal Historic woodlands Historic canal. Day and monuments, tea upon Tern Knightonboat hire available Lee room and parking from Norbury Junction 9 Brockhurstwww. A52 on the Shropshire/ hawkstoneparkfollies. Staffordshire border. co.uk A519 B Hodnet Hall A41 6 5 0 6 47 3 Gardens 5 Woodseaves B A49 Booley Hall, gardens, Hinstock Preston restaurant and parking Shebdon Brockhurst www.
    [Show full text]
  • The Mill, Bourton, MUCH WENLOCK the Mill, Bourton, MUCH WENLOCK, Shropshire, TF13 6QH
    The Mill, Bourton, MUCH WENLOCK The Mill, Bourton, MUCH WENLOCK, Shropshire, TF13 6QH Offers Around £389,950 Delightful 3-4 bedroom barn conversion, presented to a high standard, located in an exclusive courtyard development. Barn Conversion 2-3 Reception Rooms Entrance Hall, Cloakroom Breakfast Kitchen 3-4 Bedrooms Bathroom, Ensuite Generous Parking Private Garden This delightful barn was converted to a high standard by Bonheur Developments in 2008. Occupying an idyllic setting within a small development of similar barns and falls under the catchment area of the sought after William Brookes School. The Mill is built in fine local stone/brick with pitched tile elevations and is well worth an early inspection. Heated by oil fired central heating system with the additional benefit of underfloor heating to the ground floor & radiators to the first floor. The accommodation is well planned and presented in show home condition with double glazing installed. Particular features include the simply stunning breakfast kitchen with solid timber units and granite work surfaces, high vaulted and beamed ceilings, dining room/family room, study/optional fourth bedroom, excellent parking and fine landscaped lawned gardens to the rear. Services - Water, electricity and private drainage are connected. Tenure - Freehold Local Authority - Shropshire Council. Council Tax - Band F. Directions From Much Wenlock take the B4378 road towards Bourton and continue for approximately 3 miles. As you reach Bourton Village turn left at the crossroads and immediately right into the entrance to the courtyard development Old Smithfield 34 - 35 Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4QN. Tel: 01746 767767 P R O P E R T Y A G E N T S .
    [Show full text]
  • BRUNEL ROAD Play
    County Court Cycle Track Posts Telford Square Posts Thomas Telford School Town Centre Water Post B 5072 B 5072 Car Park Post El Sub Sta Post OLD PARK OLD PARK BM 175.42m Water Post ROUNDABOUT Parkside Court Posts ROUNDABOUT Magistrates' Court Car Park Cycle Track B 5072 Posts Magistrates' Court 40 Subway OLD PARK Old Park Divisional ROUNDABOUT Thomas Telford School 7 12 Police HQ 14 7 15 11 OLD PARK ROUNDABOUT Car Park 17 Cycle Path 189.8m Gas Gov El WEST CENTRE WAY Parkside Court HALL PARK WAY Sub Sta BM 189.70m 6 12 Divisional 2 14 B 5072 Police HQ 4 17 177.6m Car Park ST SAVIOUR 11 1 Old Park 100 Cycle Track Subway 6 ST AUBIN DRIVE 18 5 5 2 B 5072 CLOSE BRELADE 36 99 ST 99 CLOSE 102 35 1 33 Posts 4 18 WEST CENTRE WAY Posts BM 177.36m Bank 41 40 Ward Bdy 39 Und 10 174.0m Posts WOODHOUSE CENTRAL The Border 23 MALINSGATE 109 1 29 Tank 109 108 to 110 20 Town Centre 208 32 Car Park Dean 200 Square 112 to 114 42 MALINSLEE CR 43 ROUNDABOUT Dean Street 205 205 Bank Works Posts 201 201 118 24 193.0m Post Post 210 Clock WEST CENTRE WAY Tower El Sub Sta Post 174.7m 169.3m MALINSGATE 209 209 117 The Severn Gorge Bank 211 (PH) LB 126 Kielder Square 119 Ashdown Lane 211a 121 Bank 127 Car Park 127 2 215 215 1 Dean Street 123 1 CR 216 136 125 125 215a 215a 224 to 226 138 Job Centre Job Post 138 132 219 to 223 223 to to 219 219 Centre New Row New Street 218 to 220 Thetford Chase PARK ROAD Town Centre 140 TA Centre CR 222 140 129 228 to 230 to 228 Track 230 to 228 232 232 Wrekin 139 175.2m 139 13 Square 4 to 10 192.9m Post 142 133 135 135 154 12 161
    [Show full text]
  • SNL 7 1 S Pring 1 1
    Shropshire Archaeological SHROPSHIRE and Historical ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY Society NEWSLETTER No. 71, Spring 2011 Website: http://www.shropshirearchaeology.org.uk Newsletter Editor: Hugh Hannaford, Archaeology Service, Historic Environment Team, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Membership Secretary: William Hodges, Westlegate, Mousecroft Lane, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DX SOCIETY NEWS The site is hosted within the Discovering AGM: The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Shropshire’s History website - the Shropshire Archaeological and Historical http://www.shropshirehistory.org.uk/ You Society will be held at the Shirehall, can find details of all the Society’s events and Shrewsbury, on Saturday 9th April 2010 at publications on our site, as well as links to a 9.00am. The AGM will be followed at 10.20am wealth of information about Shropshire’s by The Dark Ages in Shropshire Dayschool. archaeology, history, and landscape. If you Dark Age Day School – Now fully booked. have any suggestions for content on our pages, Many apologies to all the members who were please contact me, preferably by email at: unable to get a place at the Dark Age day [email protected] school. This has proved far more popular than or by phone on: 01743 252575 we imagined, to the extent that we reached the Hugh Hannaford maximum capacity of the Shirehall a month before the meeting. By contrast, the previous Circulation of newsletter etc.. If you would two day schools that we have organised had like to receive the AGM papers and Newsletter places available for those who turned
    [Show full text]