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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… site by the 13th century, when encroachments upon the commons were being made for building. In 1279 it was said … had extensive pastures. It was estimated c. 1830 that the commons, including 126 a. of Midsummer and Lammas lands, … 321 The villagers were careful to conserve their commons. About 1650 the court leet made strict orders against …
A History of the County of Surrey
… Sarah married Sir Edward Turnor, Speaker of the House of Commons in 1661. 75 Arthur Turnor succeeded, and, dying in or …
A History of the County of Somerset
… recorded, with 69 a. of meadow and unspecified pasture in commons, park, and woods. Six free tenants held c. 130 a. … xx, p. 20; V.C.H. Som. iii. 114; iv. 1645; Hist. Parl. Commons, 13861421, iv. 4379. Dors. R.O., D/FSI, box 138, …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… estate, reckoned as 2 yardlands in 1535, had 100 sheep-commons in 1711. Glos. R.O., D 334/T 7. G.D.R. Condicote …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… have long enjoyed special benefits in two inclosed commons, Whitebrook or Widbrook and Cockmarsh. The Abbot of … after a long struggle Queen Elizabeth in 1597 granted the commons to trustees for their benefit during the lives of the … the purchaser of the manor from the Crown to plant these commons and the wastes of the manor and village greens for …