Reference
GK304/Introduction
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Myrtle Cottage, Henlow was built soon after 1885 on the site of
old and derelict cottages (GK304/16). In 1927 the valuer under
the 1925 Rating Valuation Act described the premises as owned
by Simpson and Co, occupied by L Brown, as being brick with
slate roof and detached. It was L shaped with a Living Room,
Kitchen, Scullery and three bedrooms. He added 'Villa' - good
but also 'bad' position next Pub?' (DVI/C/230 page 66 and
DV2/M/21).
In one of the deeds of the site, dated 8 and 9 October 1927,
(GK304/3) is included a property in Sharnbrook. The house
formed part of Tinker's Alley on the west side of the High
Street. It was situated at the west end of the north side of
the Alley. The 1855 Rating Book and Map (P C Sharnbrook 9/10
and 11] records it under number 159 as owned by William Porter
and occupied by Robert Eyeles - House, Buildings and gardens
(three perches). The earlier deeds of this property are listed
at WL229 AND X220/35. The first deed which we can be
absolutely sure relates to this property is the will of Richard
Keech Yeoman made 11 May 1721. He left a house after his
wife's death to his cousin William Keech of Irchester, paying
10 to his cousin Mary Keech (WL 239). William Keech in his
will proved 20 December 1764 (X220/35) left a message in
Sharnbrook occupied by Joseph Neville and William Woodham to
his nephew Timothy Keech of Stevington on 30 October 1788,
Timothy Keech of Stevington, labourer sold a cottage in
Sharnbrook, late occupied by William Nevill now by Anne
Woodham, widow, to Anne Woodham for 70 (X220 (36-37).
On 30 August 1799 Anne granted the messuage to her brother John
Sumpter of Irtherlingborough, Victualler and Mason (X220/38).
On 14 November 1800 John Sumpter sold the messuage with a yard
and garden in Sharnbrook, now occupied by William Felts to
William Bettle of Bedford, grocer for 130 (X220/39).
Bettles sold it to Thomas Thorpe of Haynes on 24 and 25 March
1811.
Production date
From: 1764 To: 1927
Level of description
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