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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… at 360,000 acres, and the crops generally cultivated are, wheat, barley, oats, beans, peas, vetches, turnips, and hops. …
History Theses 1901-1970
… in the 20th century, and their influence on the world wheat situation. A. Hayes. Oxford B.Litt. 1932. Pattern of …
A History of the County of Essex
… demesne was leased to tenants, there was one plough, and wheat, rye, and oats were cultivated in two 26-a. fields: … estate were mainly arable. 82 In 1813 the parish yields of wheat, barley, and peas were about average for Essex. 83 In … on Harvey's farm a 4-course rotation was practised of (1) wheat, barley, or oats, (2) clover or trefoil, (3) wheat, and …
A History of the County of Sussex
… in 1747. 8 Cider was transported from Worthing in 1349. 9 Wheat, barley, vetch, and peas were grown in 1560, and hemp … 17th centuries. 10 Throughout the 17th century barley and wheat were the most important crops. Most farms also kept …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the soil is generally fertile, much of it adapted for wheat, and hops of good quality are grown in several parts. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex
… standing under a sun on a rock amidst gilded sheaves of wheat; the figure probably formerly held a scythe. Outside …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… portions; the soil is fertile, producing good crops of wheat, barley, and oats. The village is beautifully situated …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… size was 17-32 a. 83 A variety of cereals was grown, with wheat the commonest, and some peas and vetches. Clover was … 21 39 36 sheep 73 68 48 35 pigs 14 11 13 29 Percentage of wheat 66 43 46 32 barley 31 41 28 64 oats 3 16 26 3 mixed … no. 243. In 1801 slightly more barley was grown than wheat; about half that quantity of oats was also produced and …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… 49 In 1537 the abbot apparently leased all the tithes of wheat, barley, rye, peas, oats, muncorn, and hay, with the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The soil is generally a strong loam, well adapted for wheat and beans, and the meadows and pastures are luxuriantly …