1846 Tithe Map plot number: |
256 |
1896 1:2500 OS Map plot number: |
197 |
Plot 256 on the 1846 Tithe Map was an arable field of just under an acre, on the east side of Chatton Row. In the Tithe Award it was measured at 3 rood and 27 perches.
In the first half of the 18th century, the field belonged to Peter Quennell along with the messuage or tenement in the adjacent plot (257). The field had previously been the property of George Martin (who had died in 1710).
Peter Quennell died in 1736 and the house fell into a state of disrepair such that it was 'untenantable'. As a consequence, the property (which was held copyhold) became forfeited to the lord of the manor in 1748. After being in the possession of John Eyres, the bailiff of the manor for five years, tenancy of the property was granted to Sarah Moore, widow, the heir of Peter Quinnell.
In 1760, William purchased the field, along with the adjacent plot 257, from Sarah Moore to expand his property at Gateshed End. William Stovall died in 1786 and the property passed to his eldest son, also William. William immediately after taking possion in 1788 passed the property on to James Stovall.
In 1800 James Stovall sold the property to William Woods of Knaphill. In 1802 William Woods sold the property to Thomas Sago.
In 1806 Thomas Sago sold the property to William Smith, victualler. William Smith died in 1829; in his will he left the property in trust to be sold by his executors, John Knowls and James Stedman.
In 1842 John Knowles and James Steadman sold the property to Stephen Eacott, a Bisley farmer, for £280. Stephen Eacott held the property for nearly thirty years; he sold it in 1870 to William Williams.
The plot is now part of the car park for the Bisley Office Equipment factory.