aka WELLERS

Clews Farm, previously known as 'Wellers', is situated about half way along Clews Lane on the west side. In the Tithe Award the 'house & yard' was measured at 1 rood and 9 perches. The farm originates from the 16th century but takes its current name from William and Mary Clew, who moved there after marrying in 1764. The name 'Wellers' is used throughout the Manor Court records from 1742 to 1863.

By John Baker

In the early 18th century, the copyhold of Wellers was owned by the Right Honourable Heneage Finch, 3rd Earl of Aylesford.

In October 1742, the Earl surrendered Wellers, along with several other properties, and William Draper Esquire, of Froyle, was admitted as tenant. William Draper died in 1765 and in October that year Wellers passed to his daughter Mary Nicholas, a widow of Froyle.

In January 1767, Mary Nicholas surrendered Wellers and Thomas Loveland was admitted tenant. Thomas held Wellers until his death in 1803; in his will Thomas passed Wellers to his son James. When James died, in 1824, Wellers passed to Thomas Loveland, grandson of the previous Thomas Loveland.

In 1852, Thomas Loveland sold Wellers to Joseph Hockley, Steward of Bisley Manor. On 25 March 1863, the Lord of the Manor enfranchised Joseph Hockley with the freehold of a number of properties, including Wellers.

All of the copyholders above owned multiple properties and Wellers would have been let out during the whole of this period.