Eastwood, Essex Beggars Bush Farm 1772

The English Place-Name Society volume for Essex, p.182, gives as the source Benton, P. History of Rochford Hundred, (1878-88). An edition dated 1867 p.140 says that “”Biggles Bush” commonly called Beggars-bush, was formerly the property of the late Joseph Smith, who was buried at Hadleigh. He built the present house and premises. His successor was Sir John Jacob Hasler, knight, and his executors sold the estate in 1868”. Read the rest of this entry »

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