1846 Tithe Map plot number: |
277 & 273 |
1896 1:2500 OS Map plot number: |
236 & 5 |
Pightle was a name given to two fields - the term is a general one used to describe a small area of arable land.
The first, a meadow of about half an acre, was situated adjacent to Stafford Lake Farm. In the Tithe Award it was measured at 2 roods and 10 perches.
In the first half of the 18th century Stafford Lake Farm was held by John Bicknell. In 1745, John Bicknell sold the Farm and five closes of land, containing approximately seven acres (including Pightle), for the sums of £50 and £80 respectively, to John Whittall, a yeoman of Bisley.
In 1766, John Whittall died and his son, also John, inherited. In 1767, John Whittall junior sold Stafford Lake Farm and the land to William Thick of Frimley, wheelwright.
William Thick died in 1772 and the property passed to his son, also William (who was only twelve at the time - his mother, Rachel, was appointed guardian).
In 1783, William junior, now a wheelright of Woking, died; his son, also William, was his heir.
In 1829, Sarah Roake, wife of John Roake, formerly Sarah Thick died. In her will she left Stafford Lake Farm to her husband. Sarah is thought to be the daughter of William the wheelwright.
John Roake died in 1847 and the farm passed to his son, David. In 1853, David sold the farm, along with other property, to George Drury, an auctioneer of Guildford.
In October 1890 George Drury, sold the properties to Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Paget Humphrey. In 1894, Alfred sold the properties to George Frederick of Wales Duke of York, upon trust for Principal Secretary of State for War.
The second, pasture, again of about half an acre, was situated in Bisley Detached. In the Tithe Award it was measured at 2 roods and 24 perches.
