1846 Tithe Map plot number: |
192 |
1896 1:2500 OS Map plot number: |
152 |
Southridge Hoppits was an arable field of about an acre, situated on the northern side of Clews Lane adjacent to South Earsh common field. In the Tithe Award it was measured as 1 acre and 19 perches. It belonged to Clews Farm or 'Wellers'.
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.
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.