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Historical gazetteer of London before the Great Fire
… was probably tenant of Christopher Buckle, esquire, of Banstead, Surrey. A foundation (apparently the front part of …
Two Early London Subsidy Rolls
… 142 ( cirger of Cand), 1325-6 Cor 145. A waxchandler. - Banstead Sr. William le Hattere 1325 Plea 9, 1325-6 Cor 152 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is 1170. Woad flourishes on the chalk hills about Banstead Downs, where it is generally sown along with barley. …
The Environs of London
… north; towards the west, by Cheam; and to the south, by Banstead. The cultivated land is principally arable; the … downs and commons are extensive. The downs adjoin those of Banstead, and are grazed by sheep. The mutton is noted for …