Enclosing the open and common land of Carbrooke & Watton

The Enclosure Acts were a series of UK Acts of Parliament which enclosed open fields and common land in the country, creating legal property rights to land that was previously considered common. Between 1604 and 1914, over 5,200 individual acts were put into place, enclosing 6.8 million acres. lumenlearning

There are many detailed accounts of the enclosure acts online, but in brief, a series of parliamentary acts allowed landowners to buy and enclose (with hedges), common and waste land.

This took away the common rights to graze livestock, fish or collect firewood, which increased poverty among the rural poor and encouraged many to leave the countryside.

However it greatly increased
food production, essential to feed the growing population of Britain.

For more information here are a number of links –

Wikipedia

Parliament Uk

National Archives

The Land Magazine


Carbrooke and Watton Enclosures

The Heritage Group have started transcribing the Enclosure awards for Carbrooke and Watton (1803). This is a useful way of discovering the history of land and property ownership from 1803, more recent land divisions and sales, may often be included in modern deeds, to discover more of the history of our land and homes.

Some of these pieces of land had names, some of which survive and others, lost in the mists of time.

By 1803, some of the land within the parishes of Carbrooke and Watton was inextricably linked and owned from ancient times under the ‘Manor’ system. The Enclosure award details were given under the word “Inclosure”.

There were 115 different award details, some to large scale land owners, others to trustees and some to private individuals.


Claim 2
The Rev. John Fairfax Franklin, clerk, Trustee for Elizabeth, Wife of Benjamin Barker, Esq.

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The Rev. John Fairfax Franklin, clerk, Trustee for Elizabeth, Wife of Benjamin  Barker, Esq.

Claims the Manor of Watton Hall, in Watton,  with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereunto  belonging.

Also the parsonage or impropriate rectory of Watton, and all glebe lands, tithes, and  appurtenances,  to the said parsonage or rectory belonging.

Also perpetual advowson, right of parsonage  and presentation, of, in, and to the vicarage  or parish church of Watton, and the vicarage-house.

Also the market-house, or cross, in the market-place of Watton, with the ground and soil whereon the same now stands.

Also the bailiwick, fairs, and markets of Watton, and the right of pickage and stallage in the said market- place, and all rights thereto belonging.

Also a messuage, outbuildings, and farm, in Watton, called the Wick Farm, containing 269 acres, or thereabouts, in the occupation of John Thompson, with the sole right of sleepwalk, and feed for sheep, over and upon the common fields, half year or shacklands in Watton, and over the commons in the said parish as lie against the bounds of Merton, Threxton, and Saham Toney, to Tancred-stile, at all times in the year.

Also several inclosures and pieces of land, in Watton and Carbrooke, containing together 29 acres, or thereabouts, called the Green  Farm, in the occupation of William Lincoln and right of feeding sheep on the commons of Watton.

Also several inclosures or pieces of arable and meadow land, in Watton, containing together 20 acres, (more or less), in the occupation of Thomas Fowell.

Also a piece or parcel of land, now used as an osier ground, in Watton, containing by estimation 1 acre, in the occupation of Mrs Barker.

A messuage, with the outbuildings, yards, gardens, and inclosure of pasture land thereto belonging, in Watton, containing  together, by estimation, 3 acres, (more or less) in the several occupations of Edward Harvey Grigson and Robert Bartlett.

Also two several inclosures of pasture land , in Watton containing together about 6 acres,  in the occupation of John Brame.

Also an inclosure of pasture land, in Watton,  containing about 2A.1R. in the occupation of Reverend Fairfax Franklin.

Also an inclosure of pasture, in Watton,  containing about 4A.1R. in the occupation of Robert Buxton.

Also an inclosure of pasture, in Watton,  containing about 2A.2R. in the occupation of Smith Hastings.  

Also two messuages and outbuildings, yards, garden, and two inclosures of pasture land,  in Watton, containing together 4A.3R. (more or less) in the occupation of the said Elizabeth Barker.

Also a messuage, now divided into two  dwellings, and yard thereto belonging, in Watton, and now in the occupation of Daniel  George and —- Matthews.

Also a messuage, in Watton, in the occupation of Stephen Nurse.

Also a messuage, butchers shop or stall, yards, and several inclosures of arable and pasture land, in Watton, containing together 12 acres (more or less) in the occupation of  William  Barnard.

Also a messuage, yard and garden,  in Watton, lin the occupation of Ann Prettyman and Philip Ward.

Also a messuage, yard and garden,  in Watton, containing about 2R. In the occupation of Alexander Kennedy.

Also three several messuages, yard and garden, in Watton, in the several occupations of Robert Chilvers, Thomas Crane and John Reynolds.

Also a messuage, yard and garden,  in Watton, in the occupation of John Irwin and William Hudson.

Also a messuage, in Watton, in the occupation of Widow Chapman.

Also a cottage, now down, but late in the occupation of Frederick Jarvis in Watton.

Also the pound and ground thereof, in Watton.

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Also one messuage, in the occupation of the widow Browne, in Watton.

Also 1A.3R. of land, more or less, belonging  to the above several cottages.

All the said lands are whole-year lands and Freehold.

He also claims as trustee as aforesaid, to be entitled in respect of the said manors of Watton-hall, in Watton, to the sole and exclusive right in and to the soil of all the said fens, commons and waste lands in  Watton.

Also claims for and in respect of all the several messuages, cottages, and all and singular the lands thereto respectively belonging in Watton aforesaid, to be entitled each to a distinct right of common pasture for great and all other commonable cattle, levant and couchant thereon respectively (except for sheep claimed for as above) in,  to, over and upon all the said fens, commons, and waste lands within the said parish of Watton, and for and in respect of such parts of the aforesaid premies as are in the said parish of Carbrooke, over the said fens, commons and waste lands in Carbrooke, at all times in the year.

Also claims all timber, trees, pollards, and thorns, upon the commons and waste lands within the said parish of Watton.

Also claims in respect of each and every of the aforesaid messages and cottages to be entitled to a right of digging and taking flags, turves and furzes, for necessary fuel, to be burnt and consumed within such respective messages and cottages, upon the said fens, commons and waste lands in Watton,  answer also of digging and taking clay and sand therefrom, for the reparation of the  aforesaid messages and buildings.

Also claims all other rights and privileges to the said premises respectively belonging.

Signed by BENJAMIN BARKER,  Agent for the claimant.

Claims 3 – 39

In Progress

Claims 40 – 67 Various

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40. John Tolman

Claims a messuage and about 1A 2R. of land, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of himself.

All freehold, and about 1 rood, part thereof, lies in the Lammas Meadows. The said John Tolman, claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Also claims  in respect of his said land in the Lammas Meadows, a right of feeding and depasturing great and commonable cattle,  levant and couchant thereon, over the Lammas Meadows, as immemorially used and accustomed, by the several proprietors of lands and grounds lying within such Meadows.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

41. Thomas Trumpess

Claims a messuage and about 15 acres of land in Carbrooke, in his own occupation.

Also a messuage and yard in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Thomas Goddard.

Of the above premises 2 tenements, in a house, a shop, and 12A.3R. are copyhold of the Manor of Carbrooke, late of the hospital of St John  – the rest Freehold  – and 2 acres and 2 roods lie in the Lammas Meadows, in Carbrooke.

The said Thomas Trumpess claims the rights as No. 40.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

42. William Utting, Trustee for Mary Jagger

Claims a messuage and about 1 rood of land in Watton, in the occupation of Susanna Green and James Younge.

Copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall in Watton.

Also claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

43. Jehoshaphat Murrell

Claims a messuage and about 24 acres of land, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Peter  Stagg.

Of which premises the messuage and 20 acres are copyhold of the Manor of Carbrooke Woodhall, and 1 rood copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital  – the rest Freehold  – and about 3 acres are in the open fields of Carbrooke.

Also claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Also claims the willow and other trees standing on the common of Carbrooke,  adjoining his said premises.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

44. John  Murrell for Premises in mortgage to Mrs Green.

Claims a messuage with an acre of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of  – Wright.

Copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital.

Also claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

45. John Murrell for Premises in mortgage to the Executors of the late M.Dack.

Claims a messuage and about 1 acre of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Robert  Fuller.

All copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30

Signed by JOHN DANIEL, Agent for the claimant.

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46. Thomas Nobbs

Claims a messuage and about 1 acre of land in Carbrooke in the occupation of himself.

Also two pieces of land, containing about half an acre, lying in Lammas Meadows, in Carbrooke.

All copyhold of Carbrooke late of the Hospital of Saint John.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.40.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

47. Edmund Oldfield

Claims a messuage in his own occupation in Watton.

Copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

48. Sarah  Parson

Claims a messuage in Watton, in the occupation of William Sturgeon.

Also a blacksmith’s shop in Watton, in the occupation of the said William Sturgeon.

All copyhold of the manor of Watton-Hall,  in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed  by WILLIAM HUBBARD,  Agent for the Claimant.

49. John Parson

Claims several inclosures of land in Watton,  containing about 9 acres, and now in the occupation of John Walman.

Of the above premises, 8 acres are copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall in Watton, and 1 acre is copyhold of the Manor of Rockolls, in Watton.

Claims a right of depasturing all commonable cattle (except sheep) on the common pasture of Watton.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

50. Samuel Powley

Claims a messuage and about 8 roods of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of   –  Gale.

All Freehold.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

51. Thomas Prentice

Claims a messuage and about 1 rood of land in Carbrooke, in the several occupations of     – Golt and   – Collins.

Also a messuage and about half a rood of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of  – Fuller.

All Freehold

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON  Agent for the Claimant.

52. The Heirs of Robert Maltwood surviving  Trustee for the Church and Town of Carbrooke.

Claim a parcel of land containing 1 rood, with a cottage thereupon built in Carbrooke,  and now in the occupation of    –  Spragg and others.

Copyhold of Carbrooke Woodhall.

Claim the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the Claimant.

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53. Philip Bacon, Esq. Mr Clement  Wace and Mr Jeremiah Minns, surviving trustees for the Church and Township of Carbrooke.

Claim a messuage at Upgate, in Carbrooke,  and about 13 acres of land, with a piece of meadow, called the Town-pitt Meadow, without contents, in the occupation of  –

All Freehold.

Claim the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

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53. Philip Bacon, Esq. Mr Clement  Wace and Mr Jeremiah Minns, surviving trustees for the Church and Township of Carbrooke.

Claim a messuage at Upgate, in Carbrooke,  and about 13 acres of land, with a piece of meadow, called the Town-pitt Meadow, without contents, in the occupation of  –

All Freehold.

Claim the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

54. John Brett

Claims a messuage and yard in Watton, in his own occupation.

Also five inclosures of land, called Mill Pightles, containing about 8 acres, in Watton,  in the occupation of William Wenham, and others.

The messuage copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall, in Watton, the land is freehold.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

55. Robert Brett

Claims 3 inclosures of land in Watton, containing about 5A.1R. in the occupation of John Hastings and others.

All Freehold.

Claims the same rights as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

56. John Bridges

Claims a messuage and about 5 acres of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of ‐ Thilthorpe.

All Freehold.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by ROBERT HARVEY, Agent for the Claimant.

57. Charles  Bringloe, Purchaser of the Estate late of Francis Amas.

Claims a house, shop, and warehouse, with the land and appurtenances belonging,  in the occupation of William Clarke.

Also a cottage or tenement, with the land and appurtenances belonging, in the occupation of William Clarke.

Also a cottage, or tenement, with the appurtenances belonging, in Carbrooke in the occupation of John Bullen.

Also a cottage or tenement with the appurtenances belonging, in Carbrooke, in the use of James Randall.

Also a house, and about 4 acres of land, in the occupation of William Mowle.

Also a cottage, or tenement, with the appurtenances belonging, in the occupation of Edward Bowden.

Also a cottage, or tenement, with the appurtenances belonging, in the use of Ann Kemp.

Also a cottage or tenement, with the appurtenances belonging, in the use of Charles Ward.

Also a cottage or tenement with the appurtenances belonging, in the use of William Ward.

All in Carbrooke.

Of which premises two messuages, two cottages, an orchard, and 2A.2R are copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital, the rest Freehold.

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57. Continued.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Also in respect of the said dwelling houses, lands, and grounds, claims such particular allotments of the fens, commons and waste lands of Carbrooke as are by the said act directed to be made, and also part and share of the residue thereof, according to his rights and interests in pursuance of the said act.

Signed by  CHARLES  BRINGLOE Purchaser of the Estate late of FRANCIS AMAS

58. William  Browne

Claims a messuage and out-buildings, and about 1 acre of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Mary Howes.

All copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

59. Ann the Wife of William  Browne

Claims a messuage in the occupation of John Skipper, and about 2 acres of land in the occupation of William Wenham – All in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the said  WILLIAM BROWNE.

60. Edward Bunting

Claims several inclosures of land, containing about 45 acres in the occupation of Edward  Ellis,  and William  Lacey  in Watton and Carbrooke,  or one of them.

Of the above premises 3A.2R. are copyhold of the Manor of Rockolls in Watton, the rest Freehold.

Claims the same rights as No.49.

Signed by THOMAS  YOUNGE,  Agent for the claimant.

61. Mary Buxton

Claims a messuage, with the yards, in Watton, in her own occupation.

Also a messuage, in Watton in the occupation of William Pearson.

Also a messuage in Watton in the occupation of Widow  Wright.

Also 3 acres of land, in Watton in the occupation of Robert Buxton.

The above messuages are copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall in Watton, and the 3 acres are copyhold of the Manor of Rockolls in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

62. Robert Buxton

Claims a messuage with the yards, in Watton, in the occupation of himself.

Also a messuage, with the yard and garden, in Watton, in the occupation of Elizabeth  Robinson.

Also a messuage in Watton in the occupation of John Scott and others.

All copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30

Signed by the CLAIMANT

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63. Charles Barton

Claims a messuage and about 1 acre of land,  in Watton, in the occupation of himself and Thomas  Girling.

All copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

64. Robert Darby

Claims a messuage and about 16 acres of land, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of John Cory.

Of which 2 roods are copyhold of Carbrooke Woodhall, and 1 acre and 2 roods are copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital  – the rest Freehold  – and about 1 rood lies in the Lammas Meadows of  Carbrooke.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.40.

Also the several ash and other trees, standing on the common of Carbrooke,  and adjoining his said premises.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

65. Robert Dennis

Claims a messuage and about 1A.2R of land in Watton in the occupation of Jonathan Carley.

Copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

66. Mary the Wife of Robert  Dennis

Claims a messuage, in Watton in the occupation of Thomas Hart.

Also a messuage in Watton in the occupation of John Walman, the younger.

Also an inclosure of land, now used as a garden, containing about  2 acres,  in Watton, in the occupation of Jonathan  Carley.

Also a grove, containing about 1 acre, in Watton,  in the occupation of the said Robert Dennis.

Of which premises the garden,  containing about 2 acres, is copyhold of the Manor of Rockolls, in Watton, and the residue,  copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by ROBERT DENNIS

67. Joseph Ellington

Claims a messuage and about 1 acre of land in Watton, in his own occupation.

Also a messuage in the occupation of William Stebbing, in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

Claims 68 – 87 Various

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68. Henry Fletcher

Claims a messuage, and yard, in the occupation of himself.

Also a messuage and yard in the occupation of Elizabeth Bunn.

Also a messuage in the use of William Woodcock.

Also several inclosures of land, containing about 11 acres, in the occupation of John Thompson.

Also a slaughter-house, and about 1 acre of land in the occupation of Robert Johnson.

All in Watton.

All copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton, except 5 acres, which are freehold.

The said Henry Fletcher claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

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69. Samuel Francis

Claims a messuage and yard, in Watton, in the occupation of himself.

Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

70. Charles Friend

Claims a messuage and yard, in Watton, in the occupation of Mary Friend, Joseph Oldfield, and Robert Swann.

Copyhold of Watton-Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

71. Edmund  Gapp

Claims a messuage and yard, in Carbrooke,  in the occupation of Thomas George,  – copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

72. Thomas Fowell

Claims a messuage and about 2 roods of land, in Watton, in his own occupation.

Copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights of common in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

73. John Greengrass, of Bury

Claims a messuage and about 9 acres of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of William Peck.

Also a messuage, outbuildings, and a yard, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Oliver Wyer.

Of which premises messuage and 3 acres are copyhold of the Manor of Carbrooke late of the Hospital of Saint John, and 1 messuage and 2 acres are copyhold of the Manor of Carbrooke Woodhall – the rest Freehold.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30

Signed by WILLIAM PECK, Agent for the claimant.

74. John Greengrass an infant.

Claims a messuage, and yard in Carbrooke, late in the occupation of Joseph Bullen. Copyhold of Carbrooke late of the Hospital of Saint John.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the Claimant.

75. Haines Gunn

Claims a messuage, yard and garden in Watton in the occupation of Richard  Stebbing.

All copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton. Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30. Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

76. John Hardy of Saham

Claims a messuage and about 4 acres of land in Carbrooke, late in the occupation of Daniel  Coxhall.

All Freehold.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

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77. John Hardy, of Caston.

Claims an undivided 4th part of an inclosure of arable land in Carbrooke,p containing about 3 acres, in the occupation of John Harvey.

Copyhold of the manor of Carbrooke Hospital.

Claims a right of common pasture for great cattle in Carbrooke.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

78. Robert Harvey

Claims a messuage and about 6A.2R. of land in Watton, in his own occupation.

All copyhold of Watton Hall,  except about 2A. which are freehold.

Also several inclosures of land in Watton, containing about 18A. 2R. In the occupation of Robert Swallow.

All copyhold of Watton Hall  except 4A. Which are  freehold.

Also a messuage, yard and garden, in Watton,  in the occupation of Charles Fuller.

Also a messuage, yard and garden, in Watton in the occupation of Mary Wilkin.

Also a messuage, yard and garden, in Watton,  in the occupation of Edmund Fox.

The three-last mentioned messuages and premises are copyhold of the manor of Watton-Hall.

Also a messuage, yard, and garden, in Watton,  in the occupation of Sarah Wilkin.

Also a messuage, yard and garden and about 1 rood of land,in Watton,  in the occupation of John Rix.

Also a messuage, in Watton, in the occupation of Hannah Sturgeon and Roger Rolfe.

The last three last-mentioned messages and premises are freehold.

Also two inclosures of arable land in Carbrooke,  containing about 4 acres,  in the occupation of John Leveridge.

Claims the same rights as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

79. Robert Harvey, Thomas Scott, Clerk,  Thomas Younge, Edward Younge,  Thomas  Lincoln, Stephen Nobbs Stevens, & Henry Fletcher, Trustees for the Church and Town of Watton

Claims 4 acres of land, lying in a certain place called Crownhill, in the occupation of John Thompson – also 3 acres of land, lying in a certain place called Broadmoor, now in the occupation of Joseph Ellington.

Also an inclosure of land abutting on the King’s highway leading from Watton to Hingham North.

Also 2 roods of land in Mill-field in the occupation of William Lacey.

Also half an acre of land, called Gravel Pitt, now in the use of James Murray.

Also a parcel of land, containing, by estimation, half an acre, with a tenement,  supposed to be wasted, in the occupation of Shadrach  Dale.

All the said premises are in Watton, and copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall.

They claim the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by ROBERT HARVEY one of the trustees.

80. John Hastings

Claims a messuage, with the yard to the same belonging, in his own occupation.

Also a messuage and yard, in the occupation of Widow Howes.

Also a messuage and yards in the occupation of William Carley and Mary Kittle.

Also a messuage and yards in the occupation of Edmund Poll.

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80. John Hastings (continued)

Also a messuage, yards,  in the several occupations of William Hobbs and Charles Palmer – All in Watton.

The last mentioned messuage, and premises are freehold, and the rest copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No. 30

81. Smith Hastings

Claims a messuage and yard in Watton, in the occupation of himself.

Also a messuage, in Watton aforesaid, in the occupation of Mary Ellington.

All copyhold of Watton-Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by JOHN HASTINGS,  Agent for the claimant.

82. George Haylock

Claims a messuage and 1 acre of land in Carbrooke in the occupation of himself  – Copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30

And the trees standing on the common pasture of Carbrooke  adjoining his premises.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

83. Thomas Howes

Claims a messuage, yard and garden in Watton, in the occupation of Robert  Stebbing.

Also a messuage, in Watton in the occupation of Samuel Walker.

All copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30

Signed by EH GRIGSON  Agent for the claimant.

84. William  Hubbard

Claims a messuage, yard and garden in Watton, in the occupation of himself.

Also a messuage, yard and garden, in Watton in the occupation of Richard Bacon.

Copyhold of Watton-Hall in Watton.

Claims the two trees standing on the waste lands adjoining his said premises, and the same rights in Watton as No.30.

85. Robert Jacob

Claims a messuage, yard and garden and about 3 roods of land, in Carbrooke, in his own occupation.

Copyhold of the Manor of Carbrooke  Woodhall.

Claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

86. Walter Lake

Claims 8 acres of freehold and 3 acres of copyhold land in Watton, holden of the manor of Watton-Hall, in Watton in the occupation of Edward Taylor.

Also claims the same rights as No.22

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

87. John Lake

Claims 2 inclosures of pasture land, in Watton, called the Barn Closes, containing by estimation, 8 acres, copyhold of the Manor of Watton-Hall, in Watton, in the occupation of Edward Taylor.

Claims the same rights as No. 22

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

Claims 88 – 115 Various

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88. James Lockett

Claims a messuage, yard, garden, and about 1 acre of land, in Watton, in the occupation of Richard  Bell.

Also a messuage, yard, garden and about 1 acre of land, in Watton, in the occupation of Philip Ladle and John Leggate.

All copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton,  except a small piece without contents, which is freehold.

Also claims the plantation of trees in the front of and adjoining his said premises, standing and being upon the common pasture there, called Watton-green, and the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

89. Thomas Reynolds

Claims a messuage, yard, garden and inclosure of meadow land, containing together 2 acres, in the occupation of himself and Mr. Hammond.

All copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital and Carbrooke Woodhall.

The inclosure of land lies in the Lammas Meadows.

Claims the same rights as No. 40.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the claimant.

90. Elizabeth Robinson

Claims a messuage and yards, in Watton,  in the occupation of John Brame.

Also a messuage and yards, in Watton,  in the occupation of Edward Stirling.

Also a messuage and yards, in Watton, in the occupation of John Bowman.

All copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton. Claims the same rights as No.30.

Signed by  WILLIAM LANE ROBINSON, Agent for the Claimant.

91. Stephen Rust

Claims a messuage and about 5 acres of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Richard Tolman.

Also a messuage and about 4 acres of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of James Sayer.

Also a messuage and about 2 roods of land, in  Carbrooke, in the several occupations of Matthew Haylock and James Angiers.

All copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital, except the last mentioned premises, which are freehold.

Also claims the plantation of trees on the commons of Carbrooke, adjoining his premises, and the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

92. Isabella Sallitt and Matthew Sallitt, Trustees under the Will of the late Thomas  Sallitt.

Claim a messuage, yard, garden and land,  containing about 4 acres in Watton, in the occupation of the said Isabella Sallitt.

Also a messuage in the occupation of Sarah Barton in Watton.

Also a messuage in the occupation of Richard Larwood and John  Browne, in Watton.

All copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claim the same right in Watton as No.30.

Signed by ISABELLA  SALLITT, on the Part of Herself and Matthew  Sallitt.

93. Rev. Henry Say

Claims a messuage and 28A. of land, in the occupation of William Lacey and others.

Of the above premises 2 barns, a house wasted, and 15A. 17P. of land are copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall in Watton  – the rest Freehold.

Claims a right of common for all great and all commonable cattle,  and such other rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by HENRY BELL, Agent for the said HENRY SAY

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94. Jeremiah Smith

Claims a messuage, and about 3 acres of land, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of Joseph Haylock. Of which premises, 2 acres are Copyhold of Carbrooke Hospital  – the rest Freehold.

Claims the same rights as No.  30

Signed by EH Grigson, Agent for the claimant.

95. Thomas Smith

Claims a messuage and about 4 acres of land in Carbrooke, in his own occupation.

Also a messuage and about 2 roods of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of John Firman and James Dunnock. Of which 2 acres are copyhold of Carbrooke  Hospital  – the rest Freehold.

Also claims the willow trees standing upon the commons of Carbrooke, and adjoining his said premises, 

and the same rights in Carbrooke as No. 30

Signed by the CLAIMANT

96. John Sparrow

Claims a messuage and yard, in Watton, in the occupation of John Thompson. All copyhold of the Manor of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same rights as No. 30

Signed by EH Grigson,  Agent for the claimant.

97. Benjamin  Spinks

Claims a messuage and yard and garden, in Watton, in the occupation of George Bowen Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Claims the same right as No.30

Signed by EH Grigson,  Agent for the claimant.

98. Thomas Starke

Claims a messuage and yard, in Watton, in his own occupation.

Also a messuage, yard, and garden,  in Watton in the occupation of John Pratt and Daniel Wright.

Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton Claims the same rights as No. 30

Signed by, the CLAIMANT

99. Thomas  Stebbing

Claims a messuage and yards, in Watton,  in the occupation of himself and Samuel Secker.

Copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton.

Also claims the same rights as No. 30

Signed by the CLAIMANT

100. David Stone

Claims two pieces of land in Carbrooke,  containing about 1 acre in the occupation of himself,  copyhold of Carbrooke  Hospital.

Also a Windmill, granary, and piece of freehold land, containing in length, 20 yards, and the same breadth, in Carbrooke,  in the occupation of Robert  Buxton.

Also claims the same right of common as No.77.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

101. Roger Stone

Claims a messuage and about 6 acres of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of himself and Jehoshaphat Murrell. Of which premises 1 acre is copyhold of Carbrooke Woodhall, the rest Freehold.

Also claims a plantation of trees on the common in front of and adjoining his premises, and the same rights as No. 30

Signed by the CLAIMANT

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102. The Churchwardens of Watton, in respect of an acre of land in the occupation  of Wm. Lincoln.

Claim an inclosure of land, in Watton,  about an acre, in the occupation of William  Lincoln

Copyhold of Watton Hall,  in Watton.

Also claim the same right as No.22.

Signed by EH Grigson, Agent for the claimants.

103.  The Churchwardens of Watton, in respect of a messuage in John Walkers use.

Claims a messuage,  in Watton,  in the occupation  of John Walker.

Copyhold of Watton  Hall, in Watton.

Also Claims the same right in Watton  as No.30.

Signed by EH Grigson, Agent for the claimants.

104. The Churchwardens and Overseers of  Watton.

Claims an Inclosure of land, called White bread Close, containing  3 acres, in the occupation  of Thomas Scott in Watton.

Also a piece of land at Neaton in Watton,  containing  2 roods, in the occupation  of Shadrack Dale – All Freehold.

Also Claim the same right  as No. 22.

Signed by EH Grigson, Agent for the claimants.

105. The Churchwardens and Overseers of Watton for the Town-house

Claim a tenement or cottage,  called the Townhouse, on the common pasture of Watton,  with a piece of land thereto belonging, in the occupation of William Faux  and others – Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Signed by EH Grigson, Agent for the claimants.

106. William Wenham

Claims a messuage and yard, in Watton, in the occupation of himself. Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton

Claims the same right in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

107. The Rev. William Winder, clerk, as Rector of Tottenhill.

Claims several inclosures of land, containing about 7A. in Watton, in the occupation of William  Lacey – All Freehold

Also claims the same rights as No. 22

Signed by WILLIAM  LACEY Agent for the CLAIMANT

108. Mary the Wife of Thomas Whealebelly

Claims a messuage, in Watton, in the occupation of Robert Johnson

Copyhold of Watton Hall in Watton.

Claims the same right in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

109. William Whidby

Claims a messuage and yard, in Carbrooke, in the occupation of George  Whidby.

Also a windmill and piece of land, containing about half a rood in his own occupation, in Carbrooke  — All Leasehold.

Also claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No. 30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

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110. The Rev. David Williams,  clerk, and others, Trustees under the Will of Edward  Goffe

Claim a messuage in Watton, in the occupation of Susan Whistler and others – All Freehold.

Also claim the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by EH GRIGSON, Agent for the Claimants.

111. Charles Tavis Wright

Claims a messuage, and yard, in the occupation of Dorothy Wright.

Also an inclosure of land containing about 4 acres, in the occupation of Thomas Younge  – All in Watton.

Of  which premises the messuage is copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton, and the inclosure of land copyhold of Rockolls in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton as No.30

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

112. Robert Swann

Claims a messuage, in Watton, in the occupation of himself and Edward  Bridge  – Copyhold of Watton Hall, in Watton.

Also claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

113. William  Younge

Claims a messuage and about 2 roods of land in Carbrooke, in the occupation of himself.  – All Freehold.

Also claims the same rights in Carbrooke as No.30

Signed by the CLAIMANT.

114. Robert Younge, as Purchaser of the Estate of Lydia Younge

Claims a messuage and about 1 rood of land in Watton, in the occupation of Thomas Stoggales.

All copyhold of the Manor of Rockolls,  in  Watton.

Also claims the same rights in Watton as No.30.

Signed by WILLIAM YOUNGE, Agent for the claimant.

115. John  Thompson

Claims a messuage and about 2 roods of land, in the use of the Overseers of Watton.

The said messuage was lately two separate  houses in the several occupations of Benjamin Notson and Robert  Cook.

Also a messuage and about 1 acre of land, in the occupation of Benjamin Bilham.

Also a messuage in the occupation of  Sarah  Bryant.

Also a messuage in the occupation of Robert  Hobbs. All in Watton.

Claims the same rights in Watton for 5 messuages and the premises thereto belonging, as No.30.

Also claims, in respect of the said premises in the occupation of the said Benjamin Bilham, a right of feeding sheep, levant and couchant  thereon, on the common pasture called Watton-green, containing about 60 acres, at all times of the year.

Signed by the CLAIMANT

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Guide to terms used in the Inclosure document

Acre

Rood

Perch

Manor

Messuage

Tenement

Garden

Land

Premises

Workshop

Appurtenance

In the use of

In the occupation of

late of

Freehold

Copyhold