Waters Upton One-Place Study

1830

VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE,
WATERS UPTON, SALOP.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. WYLEY, at the Raven Inn, Wellington, in the county of Salop, on Tuesday the 16th day of November, 1830, at five o’clock in the afternoon, in the following lots, and subject to such conditions as will then be produced:—
LOT I. An excellent Messuage, with suitable Outbuildings, and the following Closes of capital Land, in the occupation of the Representatives of the late Mr. W. Dickin, and containing together 103A. 1R. 15 P. or thereabouts, viz.
1. Messuage, Buildings, &c. [0A. 3R. 11P.]
2. Yard at back [4A. 3R. 35P.]
3. Little Yard [0A. 3R. 25P.]
4. Meadow [6A. 2R. 31P.]
5. Upper Cranmoor [5A. 2R. 19P.]
6. Lower ditto [7A. 0R. 4P.]
7. Little Frumley [0A. 1R. 22P.]
8. Frumley Bank [3A. 3R. 6P.]
9. Part Fox Furlong [0A. 3R. 14P.]
10. Big Leasow [6A. 3R. 6P.]
11. River Leasow [3A. 0R. 7P.]
12. Part Nobridge Meadow [0A. 3R. 10P.]
13. Ditto ditto [3A. 1R. 14P.]
14. Slang [2A. 0R. 13P.]
15. High Heath [4A. 0R. 2P.]
16. Hare Butt [3A. 0R. 21P.]
17. Big Field [8A. 1R. 23P.]
18. Hill Hole [2A. 3R. 5P.]
19. Sitch Meadow [3A. 3R. 4P.]
20. Sand Hole [5A. 1R. 2P.]
21. Yard before House [2A. 3R. 10P.]
22. Jackson’s Croft [4A. 1R. 10P.]
23. Near Asp Leasow [3A. 1R. 33P.]
24. Far ditto [2A. 2R. 37P.]
25. Britch [2A. 3R. 11P.]
26. Lously [6A. 3R. 26P.]
27. Crab Tree Hill Meadow [4A. 3R. 27P.]
[103A. 1R. 15P.]
LOT II. A new built Cottage, with garden and Crofts adjoining, in the holding of William Lloyd, containing 1A. 0R. 2P. or thereabouts.
LOT III. An excellent house, with Butcher’s House and Croft adjoining, in the holding of John Titley, and containing together 2A. 2R. 6P. or thereabouts.
The above property is pleasantly situate in a fine sporting country, near to excellent markets, lime and coal, and forms a desirable property for investment.
Mrs. Dickin, of Waters Upton, will appoint a person to shew the property; and further particulars may be had of Mr. Wyley, Admaston, near Wellington, or Mr. Nock, Solicitor, of Wellington aforesaid.
Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 15 Nov 1830, page 4.

1831

WATERS UPTON—near High Ercall.
Farming STOCK of Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Implements, &c.
BY MR. TISDALE,
On the Premises at WATERS UPTON, near High Ercall, in the County of Salop, on Friday; the 29th Day of April, 1831;
ALL the LIVE STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, Brewing and Dairy Vessels, Part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other Effects; the Property of Mr. THOMAS TIMMIS, who is leaving the Farm.
The STOCK comprises 13 capital Dairy Cows calved and in-calf (prime Milkers), 5 two-years old Heifers, 4 two-years old Bullocks, 5 Yearlings; 8 very useful Waggon Horses and Mares (two in-foal), Grey three-years old Filly, a capital four-years old Bay Gelding, useful as Hack or Hunter; 8 yearling Ewes lambed and in- lamb, 5 yearling Wethers, 1 capital two-years old Ram; 2 Sows, Gilt in pig, 13 Store Pigs, 1 Boar.
IMPLEMENTS, &c.—One very capital new-built narrow-wheel Waggon with Harvest Gearing complete, 1 narrow-wheel Ditto with Ditto, 2 broad wheel Tumbrels, 1 narrow-wheel Ditto, double-wheel Plough, 2 single Ditto (equal to new), 3 Pair of Harrows (one Pair quite new), Pair of Twins, Land Roll, 10 Sets of good Gearing (four Sets quite new), excellent Winnowing Machine, large Scales and Weights, 3 Heel Rakes, 2 Palling Irons, 2 Waggon Ropes, Sieves, Riddles, Pikels, Rakes, Mattocks, Spades, Shovels, Sharavels [North Shropshire term for a dung-hook], Iron Crow, Hopper, 2 Cranks and Chains, Corn Coffers, long Ladder, Malt Mill, Grindstone, Felloes, Cow Chains, Quantity of Bags, Fishing Net, Half-Strike, Pig-troughs, and numerous Implements of Husbandry; Quantity of Turnip Seed; 2 excellent Stone Cheese Presses, with all the capital Dairy and Brewing Vessels, Harvest Bottles; some Household Furniture, 2 excellent Furnaces and Grates, Kitchen Grate with Oven and Boiler, Pit Grate, Crane, &c. &c.
The Sale to commence at Half-past Ten punctually.
Salopian Journal, 27 Apr 1831, page 3.

Freeholders who voted, 1831
Dicken John, Waters Upton, farmer [H, L]
Griffiths John, Waters Upton, maltster [H, L]
Icke Robert, Waters Upton, innkeeper [H, L]
Willetts [= Willett] Wright, Waters Upton, clergyman [H, P]
A Correct Alphabetical List of the Freeholders Who Voted … at the Election for the County of Salop, on Monday, May 9th, 1831, and following days. Copy viewed at Google Books.

Note 1: H = Sir Rowland Hill, of Hawkestone (Tory), P = John Cressett Pelham, of Cound (Tory); L = William Lloyd, of Aston (Whig); M = John Mytton, of Halston (Whig).

Note 2: The 1831 election brought the Whigs into power with a mandate for electoral reform. The resulting Representation of the People Act 1832 increased the size of the electorate to include more landowners and leaseholders, and a further election then took place in 1832 (see below).

1832

Wellington District, Booth No. 1 [Waters Upton residents only]
Davies, Matthew, Waters Upton, tailor [C]
Dicken, John, Waters Upton, farmer [H, C]
Griffiths, John, Waters Upton, maltster [H, C]
Icke, William, Waters Upton, victualler [H, C]
Matthews, Thomas, Waters Upton, farmer [C]
Turner, John, Waters Upton, farmer [H, C]
Willett, Wright, Waters Upton, clergyman [H, G]
Shropshire Election, Northern Division. List of the Electors who Voted; and those persons who tendered to Vote, December 18th and 19th, 1832 (published 1833). Copy viewed at Ancestry – UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893.

Note: H = Sir Rowland Hill, of Hawkestone (Tory); C = John Cotes, of Woodcote (Whig); G = William Ormsby Gore of Porkington (Tory).

VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE,
AT WATERS UPTON.
To he Sold by Private Contract,
A Very desirable MESSUAGE and FARM, situate in the pleasant Village of Waters Upton, and county of Salop, and now in the occupation of Mr. J. Griffiths, and containing the following quantities, viz—

	A.	R.	P.
House, garden, &c.	0	1	33
Buildings, fold, and croft	1	0	6
Cooper’s Piece	2	3	31
Oat Croft	4	1	10
Rail Piece, with Lane	3	2	13
Near New Britch	5	0	30
Further Ditto	5	3	17
Herbert’s Meadow	0	3	21
Gate Cliff	6	1	33
Bridge Meadow	0	2	18
Britch, with Lane adjoining	9	0	4
Parting of Lanes	1	3	37
Seven Butts, or Marlpit	2	3	32
Great or Long Britch	5	1	8
Great Britch	6	3	10
Little Britch	1	3	13
Wildmoor Meadow	3	2	0
Garden in Lane	0	0	20
Cottages in Quarry	0	0	18
Quarry Butts	0	0	37
	63	0	31

The above forms a very desirable property for investment, being situate in an excellent neighbourhood, and near to good markets, lime, and coal.
For further particulars, and to treat for the same, apply Mr. Wyley, Admaston, near Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 27 Jan 1832, page 2.

1833

ELIGIBLE
FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
At Waters Upton and Wellington.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. WYLEY,
At the Lion Inn, Waters Upton, in the County of Salop, on Wednesday, the 26th Day of June, 1833, at Four o’Clock in the Afternoon, subject such Conditions as shall be there and then produced, and in the following or such other Lots as shall be agreed upon at the Time of Sale:
LOT I.
ALL that newly-erected and well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, or Licenced [sic] Beer House, called The Lion, situate at Waters Upton aforesaid now in the Occupation of Samuel Nickless, with the Stables, Cowhouses, Walled Garden, and Premises thereunto belonging.
And also all those Four small Pieces of good Meadow and Pasture LAND, lying together and adjoining the House, and containing three Acres or thereabouts, also occupied by Samuel Nickless.
The House consists of excellent Cellaring and spacious and commodious Kitchen, Parlour and Lodging Rooms. It is admirably adapted for Business of any kind, being situate adjoining the Road leading from Wellington to Whitchurch, and at the corner of the Road leading from that Road to Market Drayton, &c. and part of the Premises may at a trifling expense be converted into a Shop.
Lot II.
All that COTTAGE, in Waters Upton aforesaid, and adjoining the Road to Whitchurch, with the Barn, Garden, and Premises, now occupied by Charles Bennett, as Tenant from year to year.
Lot III.
All that newly-erected COTTAGE (on the opposite side of the Whitchurch Road to the last lot), with the School Room, Garden, and Premises, at present untenanted.
Lot IV.
All that newly-erected COTTAGE, with the Garden and Premises, adjoining the last lot, but fronting the Market Drayton Road, and at present untenanted. […]
Lot I will be Sold subject to a Lease to the Tenant for a Term, five years of which will be unexpired at Michaelmas next.
Mr. Nickless, at the Lion Inn, will shew the Premises at Waters Upton; and further particulars thereof, and of the property at Wellington, may be had by applying to the Offices of Mr. Pickin, Solicitor, in Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 21 Jun 1833, page 1.

1835

WATERS UPTON.
TO BE LET,
With immediate possession,
A Genteel RESIDENCE, situate in the pleasant Village of WATERS UPTON, the county of Salop, with two parlours in front, kitchen, back kitchen, cellar, pantry, and five good lodging rooms, with stable, cow-house, piggeries, and all other convenient out-offices, together with three acres of capital grass land. This is a very desirable situation for a small retired family, or a Medical Gentleman, as there is no one in the profession within six miles of the Village. The above premises have been recently built, and are in an excellent state of repair, and the situation is beautiful, having a commanding view of the Wrekin and surrounding country.—For further particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Felton, Rowton, near Wellington, Shropshire; if by letter, post-paid.—This advertisement will not be continued.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 2 Oct 1835, page 1.

1837

WATERS UPTON RECTORY HOUSE,
Near Wellington in the County of Salop.
Messrs. CHURTON & SONS
HAVE the honour to announce, that they are instructed by the Proprietor, the Rev. Wright Willet (who is changing his residence), to submit for SALE BY AUCTION, without the least Reserve, the genuine and entire Effects, upon the premises aforesaid, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 28th and 29th of November, 1837, each day at 11 o’clock precisely; comprising Dairy COWS and HEIFER; back, carriage, and farming HORSES; feeding and store pigs; implements of Husbandry; quantity of WHEAT and BARLEY, with a stack of excellent HAY, about 10 tons, all to off the premises; potatoes, dairy and brewing utensils, &c. &c.
The valuable, modern, and highly-preserved HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consists of dining, drawing, and six bed room suits of superior cabinet work in mahogany, brown and knotted oak, zebra, and other fancy woods; the upholstery in fine damask, moreen, printed cotton, and dimity furnitures, with modern fringes and silk trimmings; bookcases, Brussels and other carpets; rich-cut glass, splendid iron-stone china, table service of 150 pieces with dessert service en suite in purple and gold; school room, butler’s pantry, laundry, and kitchen requisites, &c.; together with a PONY CARRIAGE and HARNESS, and numerous other useful effects in excellent condition.
Catalogues may be had eight days prior to the Sale at Waters Upton; at the following Inns, viz. Talbot, Wellington; Talbot, Lion, and Raven, Shrewsbury; Victoria, Newport; Mr. Wheeler’s, Tern Hill; Bear, Hodnet, and from the Auctioneer’s, Whitchurch.
The Furniture, &c. may be viewed on Monday, the 27th November, from Ten till Four o’clock.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 17 Nov 1837, page 2.

1838

Superior Oak and Ash Timber.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Messrs. POOLE,
At the Swan Inn, Water’s Upton, in the county of Salop, on Monday, January 7th, 1839, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, in two Lots, subject to conditions to be then produced.
Lot 1.
66 Oak Trees, numbered from 1 to 66.
18 Ash Trees, numbered from 1 to 18.
Lot 2.—61 Oak Trees, numbered from 67 to 127.
32 Ash Trees, numbered from 19 to 50.
The above Timber is of large dimensions and good quality. The first Lot is growing upon Lands on the north side of the road leading from Water’s Upton to Newport; the second lot on the south side of the same road.
Mr Dicken, the Proprietor will appoint a person to shew the Lots.
Water’s Upton is situate upon a good Turnpike Road leading from Wellington to Hodnet, 5 miles from each place, and 3 miles from the Shrewsbury and Chester Canal at Wappensall.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 28 Dec 1838, page 3.

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1843

WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY DOWNES AND POOLE, On Wednesday the 22nd Day of March, 1843, on the above Premises, without reserve.
THE whole of the Valuable Live Stock, Implements of Husbandry, Brewing and Dairy Utensils, Household Furniture, and other Effects belonging to Mr. Anslow, who is leaving.
Particulars in Catalogues at the Auctioneer’s Offices, Shrewsbury and Wellington.
Eddowes’s Journal, and Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 15 Mar 1843, page 3.
Also notified in Shrewsbury Chronicle, 17 Mar 1843, page 2.

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1844

FREEHOLD PROPERTY.
WATERS UPTON AND WELLINGTON.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY MESSRS. POOLE,
(By order of the trustees named in the will of the late Mr. Thomas Clay), at Mr. Sandell’s, Groom and Horses Inn, Walker-street, Wellington, Thursday, the 28th of March instant, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, in the following lots, subject such conditions as shall there and then produced:—
LOT I.
ALL that excellent piece of FREEHOLD MEADOW LAND, containing 1a, 3r. 24p. be the same more or less, situate at Waters Upton, in the county of Salop, commonly called or known by the name of Pinquiss Meadow, with sixty poplars growing thereon.
LOT II.
All that substantial brick-built Freehold DWELLINO HOUSE and SHOP, situate in the centre of New-street, Wellington […].
The land is situate two fields distant from the turnpike road at Waters Upton, and nearly opposite to Mr. Icke’s, of the Swan Inn, and is a very desirable and excellent piece of Land.
[…]
For a view of the property at Wellington, apply to Mr. Sandell’s; and of that at Waters Upton, to Mr. Icke, of that place; and further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. Nock, solicitor, Wellington, or to the Auctioneers.
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 20 Mar 1844, page 1.

Note: A very similar notice appeared the following year (e.g. Shrewsbury Chronicle, 21 Feb 1845, page 2) offering in addition to the above, a plot of garden land at Cold Hatton occupied by Mr Richard Clay, who by that time was also occupying “Pinguess Meadow”.

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1848

WATERS UPTON, SHROPSHIRE.
DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by J. HOLLAND, at the house of Mr. Icke, the Swan Inn, Waters Upton aforesaid, on Friday next the 5th day of May, at four o’clock in the afternoon, in the following lots, and subject to such conditions of sale as will then be produced:—
Lot 1.—All that piece of parcel of superior old TURF LAND, together with the small Garden and space of Land adjoining thereto, used as a road to the back of the said Swan Inn, as staked out, called by the name of the “Pinfold Croft,” and now containing by admeasurement 1A. 1R. 10P. or thereabouts, now in the possession of Mr. Rider.
This lot has an extensive frontage to the Turnpike Road leading from Waters Upton to Wellington, is admirably situated for building upon, and a Stone Quarry is opened therein.
Lot 2.—All that BRICK and TILE DWELLING HOUSE, erected within a short period, together with the Blacksmith’s Shop, Pent-house, Piggeries, Gardens, Pond, and Croft of Land thereto adjoining, pleasantly situate, and adjoining the Turnpike Road in Waters Upton aforesaid, containing by admeasurement 2R. 11P., now in the several possessions of Samuel Tudor and James Ridgway.
This lot is exceedingly well situated for a Blacksmith, and will be sold subject to a right of road to the Stone Quarries and other Property belonging to Mr. Whitfield and Mr. Rider, as staked out.
Lot 3.—All that MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, with the Piggery, Oven, Out-offices, and extensive Gardens of superior quality adjoining thereto, planted with fruit trees, situate and adjoining the road leading from Waters Upton to the Shray Hill and Land belonging to Mr. Whitfield, containing by admeasurement 0A. 2R. 29P., and now in the occupation of Robert Woolley.
Lot 4.—All that piece or parcel of excellent Arable LAND, now into two parts divided, called by the name of the “Lane Croft,” containing by admeasurement 1A. 1R. 25P. or thereabouts, and now in the possession of William Pidgeon.
This lot is situate near to lot 3, and adjoins Land belonging to Mr. John Williams.
At the same time and place, a quantity of TIMBER TREES, of useful dimenions, now fallen and lying in a Croft of Land near the Church, in Waters Upton aforesaid, will also be Sold by Auction in the following suitable lots. viz.:—
Lot 1.—Three Sycamore Trees.
Lot 2.—Ten Ash ditto.
Lot 3.—Three ditto.
Lot 4.—Eight Trees and pieces of Alder.
Lot 5.—Three capital Elm Trees.
Lot 6.—Sixteen excellent Ash ditto.
Lot 7.—Twenty ditto.
Lot 8.—Two large Poplars.
To view the respective lots of Property, and also the Timber, apply to Samuel Ridgway, of Waters Upton aforesaid; and for any further information to the Auctioneer, Newport, Salop.
Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 1 May 1848, page 4.

1850s

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1852

TO BE LET,
AND ENTERED UPON AT LADY DAY, 1852,
A Convenient HOUSE, GARDEN, BUILDING and MALT-KILN, all in good repair, with 20 Acres of capital Pasture and Arable LAND, at Waters Upton, 7 miles from Newport, Salop, 5 from Wellington, and 8 from Market Drayton, all good market towns.—Apply to Mr. Williams, Cherrington; or Mr. J. Williams, Bridge Farm, near Newport, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 6 February 1852, page 4.

1854

WATERS-UPTON AND ROWTON,
NEAR WELLINGTON, SALOP.
ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY.
To be Sold by Auction, by
MR. BARBER,
At the Swan Inn, Waters-Upton, on Friday, February 10th, 1854, at four o’clock in the afternoon precisely, in five lots, or otherwise, as may then be determined, and subject to conditions to be then produced,
ALL THAT WELL ESTABLISHED OLD LICENSED
INN,
NOW in full business, called “Swan Inn” aforesaid, situate at Waters-Upton, six miles from Wellington, with the excellent garden, malthouse, stable, piggeries, and other outbuildings appurtenant thereto; also, four pieces or parcels of sound Arable and Meadow LAND, near to the said premises, and which are now in the occupation of Mrs. Eleanor Icke, and contain in the whole 5a. 2r. 25p. or thereabouts. And also, a superior piece of parcel of ARABLE LAND, called the “Pinfold Croft,” situate near to the last mentioned Premises, containing 1a. 1r. 9p. or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. Robert Icke. And also, two pieces of excellent Arable LAND (formerly in one), called the “Cross Britch,” situate in the township of Rowton, adjoining the public highway leading from Waters-Upton to Ellerdine Heath, containing in the whole 5a. 3r. 29p. or thereabouts, also in the occupation of Mr. Robert Icke.
The above property is very desirable either for occupation or investment, an excellent business having been some years past on the premises; and part of the land is very eligible for building purposes.
N.B. Part of the purchase money may, if desired, remain secured on mortgage.
Mr. Robert Icke, of the Swan, will upon application, shew the lots, and produce a plan thereof for inspection; and printed particulars may be had at the place of sale; from Mr. Robert Atcherley, the Moortown, near High Ercall; at the office of the Auctioneer, Wellington; or from Mr. Palin, Solicitor, Shrewsbury & Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 1 Feb 1854, page 2.

WATERS UPTON,
NEAR WELLINGTON.
To be Sold by Auction, by
Mr. T. W. JONES,
On the premises in the occupation of Mr. Robert Leighton, on Friday, March the 17th, 1854,
A QUANTITY of useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, four-post and tent bedsteads, feather beds, mattresses, eight-day’s clock, chest and drawers, excellent iron-bound casks, and a variety of farming implements, &c.
For further particulars see catalogues, which may be had on application at the office of the Auctioneer. Church-street, Wellington.
Sale to commence at twelve o’clock.
Wellington Journal, 1 March 1854, page 2.

BOLAS HOUSE,
SEVEN MILES FROM WELLINGTON AND NEWPORT, SALOP.
IMPORTANT SALE.
MR. BARBER
RESPECTFULLY announces his instructions from John Taylor, Esq., to sell by Auction, on the above premises, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 27th, 28th, and 29th March, 1854, all the superior FARMING STOCK, comprising 27 cross-bred and short horned dairy cows and heifers, with calves and to calve, 13 fresh barrens, 21 head of young stock, flock of upwards of 260 grey-faced sheep, 10 noted young and powerful waggon horses and their gearing, bay carriage horse, 16 hands high, capital hack horse, 33 breeding and store pigs, a large assortment of well-selected implements in husbandry, nearly 14 dozen strong iron hurdles, five-horse-power threshing machine, and about 70 bags of potatoes.
Also, the substantial modern and genteel Spanish mahogany and rosewood Household Furniture, in dining, drawing, and bedroom suites, prime goose feather beds, glass, china, and ware, excellent ale casks, brewing and dairy vessels, about 15 cwt. of family cheese, home-cured bacon, and the usual assortment of kitchen requisites, with of other valuable effects.
The sale will commence at eleven o’clock each day precisely. Catalogues may be had twelve days prior to the sale at the Crown Inn, Newport; the Swan Inn, Waters Upton; or by enclosing two postage stamps, from the Auctioneer, Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 10 March 1854, page 4.

1855

VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
At Waters Upton, near Wellington.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, BY
MR. T. W. JONES,
At the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, near Wellington, on Friday, the 18th of May, 1855, at Six o’clock in the Evening, subject to conditions to be then produced.
ALL that old-established and well-accustomed Road-side PUBLIC-HOUSE, being the Swan Inn aforesaid, together with an Excellent Garden, Superior Malt-House, and the following pieces of Land, viz:—
Part of Quarry Piece … … 0 1 39
Pink House Meadow … … 1 2 37
Part of Pink House Croft … 0 3 27
Pink House Croft … … 0 3 14
Total 3 3 37
This desirable property is situate midway between Wellington and Hodnet. The house is commodious, in a good state of repair, and proper suitable outbuildings. It is the only house in the village of Waters Upton having Wine and Spirit Licences, and for many years past a lucrative business is well known to have been carried out at the same.
Mr. Harper will shew the premises on application, and further particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneer, or Mr. Marcy, Solicitor, both of Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 1 May 1855, page 2.

WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON,
GROWING TIMBER.
TO BE SOLD AUCTION,
BY MR. BARBER,
At the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, the first week in next month,
A Lot of useful OAK TIMBER, now growing upon a Farm at Waters Upton, belonging to Mrs. Rider.
Particulars in due course.
Wellington, Salop, Nov. 20, 1855.
Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 21 Nov 1855, page 1.

1857

WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MR. T. W. JONES,
On Wednesday, April 1st, 1857, on the premises at Waters Upton, now in the occupation of Mr. William Harper, who is giving up housekeeping,
ALL the useful Household FURNITURE, Feather Beds, Tent Bedsteads, Six pairs of home-made Linen Sheets, 30-hour Clock, Oak Dresser and Shelves, Tables, Chairs, Set of Steelyards, Yorkshire Grate, 20-gallon Boiler, Barrels, Tubs, Garden Tools, and numerous other effects, the whole of which will be sold without the least reserve.
Sale to commence at ONE o’clock precisely.
Wellington Journal, 28 Mar 1857, page 2.

1858

WATER’S UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MR. BARBER
On the premises, on TUESDAY, 23rd March, 1858,
THE whole of the useful EFFECTS, belonging to Mr Richard Whitfield, comprising a fresh barren cow, bay mare, (steady in harness), 2 fat wethers, pigs, implements in husbandry, 6 doz. iron hurdles, neat and substantial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 5 feather beds, home-made linen, prime bacon, brewing and dairy vessels, kitchen requisites, &c., &c.
Catalogues may be had upon the premises, or at the Auctioneer’s Office, Church-street, Wellington.
Sale to commence at 11 for 12 o’clock.
Wellington Journal, 13 Mar 1858, page 2.

1859

WATERS UPTON HALL FARM.
SALE of the capital Hereford Dairy Stock, Shropshire Sheep, Draught Horses, Pigs, Farming Implements, 12 dozen iron Hurdles, Potatoes, &c.; also the useful Household Furniture, and capital Brewing and Dairy Vessels appertaining to the farm house, the property of John Taylor, Esq. (who has left the farm), and
WHICH WILL SOLD AUCTION,
BY MR. BARBER,
Monday and Tuesday, the 21st and 22nd March, 1859.
Particulars will shortly appear.
Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 2 Mar 1859, page 1.

Note: This said Mr Taylor had LEFT the farm, but more detailed notices closer to the time of the auction state that he had LET the farm. See next.

WATERS UPTON HALL FARM,
Five Miles from Wellington, Salop.
SALE, of the very superior Hereford Dairy Cows and Heifers, Young Stock, 84 capital Grey-faced Yearling Sheep, Team of useful Draught Horses and their Gears, 4 Draught Colts, 25 Pigs, excellent modern Implements in Husbandry, 12 doz Iron Hurdles, 5-horse-power Thrashing Machine, 80 Corn Sacks, 25 Bags of Potatoes, &c.; also, the neat and substantial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Feather Beds, Brewing and Dairy Vessels, and Kitchen Requisites appertaining to the Farm House, the whole of which will be SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY MR. BARBER,
On Monday and Tuesday, 21st and 22nd March, 1859, by direction of John Taylor, Esq. who has let the Farm.
The Live Stock, Implements, &c. will be sold the first day, and the Furniture, Brewing and Dairy Vessels, &c. the second.
Catalogues may had at the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, or at the Office of the Auctioneer, Wellington.
N.B.-The Fat Stock will be sold at Mr. Barber’s Smithfield, Wellington, on Monday, the 28th March inst. (Wellington Fair Day).
Sale to commence each day punctually at Eleven.
Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 16 Mar 1859, page 1.

AT WATERS UPTON,
Five miles from Wellington, on the Turnpike Road to Market Drayton.
On TUESDAY, 22nd November, 1859.
W. D. GREEN
HAS received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Whitfield, to SELL by AUCTION the valuable FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Growing Turnips, and Grass-eating, on the farm at Waters Upton ; comprising—9 dairy cows in calf, 5 barren cows, short horn bull (two years old), 8 half-meated cross-bred Hereford bullocks and heifers (rising two years old), 4 calves, 6 draught horses and their gears, 26 fat sheep, 1 Leicester ram, 32 breeding ewes, and 35 cross-bred Leicester lambs, breeding sow and gilt in-pig, 17 small store pigs, about 17 acres of swedes and three acres of turnips (in lots of about one or two acres, which may be taken off), grass eating of the farm to the 2nd of February next (in one or more lots), 8 dozen of iron hurdles, 3 waggons, 3 tumbrels, ploughs, harrows, &c., &c. as per catalogues.
Sale at Twelve o’clock.
Wellington Journal, 12 Nov 1859, page 2.

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1860

AT WATERS UPTON,
5 miles from Wellington on the Turnpike-road to Market Drayton.
On FRIDAY, 23rd March, 1860.
W. D. GREEN
WILL SELL BY AUCTION, by order of the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Whitfield the Neat and Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, glass, china, linen, dairy and brewing utensils, small husbandry implements, pony, harness, and gig, &c., &c., as per catalogues. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock.
Wellington Journal, 10 Mar 1860, page 2.

WATERS UPTON AND ROWTON,
Near Wellington Salop.
VERY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD HOUSES & LAND,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY MR. BARBER,
BY directions of the Trustees of the Will of Mr. Joseph Cooper deceased, at the Seven Stars Inn Cold Hatton, Wednesday, the 4th April, 1860, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, in the following or such other Lots as may be determined upon at the time of Sale, and subject to Conditions to be then produced:—
AT WATERS UPTON.
Lot 1.—A desirable Brick and Tile-built MESSUAGE or Dwelling-houses with productive Garden attached, containing together 38p. or thereabouts, situate adjoining the main Road, in Waters Upton Village, and now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Lloyd.
Lot 2.—A capital Croft of Meadow or Pasture LAND, containing 3r. 4p. or thereabouts, adjoining the last lot, and also in the occupation of the said Joseph Lloyd.
Lot 3.—Three several pieces of excellent Arable and Meadow LAND, called the Hare Butt, and the Hare Butts Meadows, containing together 6a. 3a. 3p. or thereabouts, situate adjoining the Turnpike Road from Waters Upton to Wellington, and in the parish of Waters Upton, and now also the occupation of the said Joseph Lloyd.
[…] The respective tenants will show the Lots, and any further information may be obtained on application at the office of Mr. Barber, Auctioneer and Surveyor, and Mr. J. D. W. Beeston, Solicitor, both of Wellington.
Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 21 Mar 1860, page 1.

WATERS-UPTON, near WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE.—Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE.—To be SOLD BY AUCTION, by
Mr. T. W. JONES, at the Swan Inn, Waters-Upton, on Tuesday, the 10th day of April, 1860, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, in seven lots, subject to conditions, a well-built brick and tile DWELLING-HOUSE, with Gardens and all necessary Farm Buildings, two COTTAGES and Gardens, together with about 85 acres of excellent Meadow, Pasture, and Turnip and Barley LAND, pleasantly situated at Waters-Upton, on the turnpike road leading from Wellington to Market Drayton, in the county of Salop, and now in the occupation of the vendor, Mr. William Taylor, or his undertenants.
Possession can be had immediately after the sale, and three-fourths of the purchase money of any lot may remain on mortgage, at moderate interest.
Printed particulars and lithographed plans, with any further information, can be obtained at the place of sale; from Samuel Minor, Esq., Meeson, near Wellington; or at the Offices of the Auctioneer, or Mr. W. M. Taylor, Solicitor, both of Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 Apr 1860, page 4.

1861

DESIRABLE FREEHOLD INN, MALTHOUSE, PREMISES AND LAND.
AT WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON, SALOP.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MR. BARBER,
At the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1861, at Five o’clock in the afternoon, in two lots, and subject to conditions to be then produced:—
Lot 1.
ALL that valuable roadside old-licensed INN, called “The Swan,” situate at Waters Upton aforesaid, adjoining the turnpike road leading from Wellington to Hodnet, with the Malthouse, Outbuildings, Fold Sheds, Garden and piece of Land attached, the whole containing 1a. 0r. 17p., or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Martin.
Lot 2.
All those three Pieces or Parcels of ARABLE and MEADOW LAND, situate on the opposite side of the turnpike road to the last lot, and adjoining lands belonging to the Duke of Sutherland and Mr. Titley, also occupied by Mrs. Martin, and containing together 3a. 1r. 38p., or thereabouts.
The above property is very desirable, either for occupation or investment, an excellent business having been carried on upon the premises for many years past. Three-fourths of the purchase money may remain or [= on] mortgage, if required. Possession of Lot 1 may be had at Midsummer next, and of Lot 2 immediately.
To view the property apply upon the premises, and for any further information at the office of the Auctioneer, or Messrs. Marcy and Hiatt, solicitors, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 6 Apr 1861, page 2.

1862

FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
At Wellington and Waters-Upton,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MR. T. W. JONES,
At the Raven Inn, Wellington, on Thursday, April 3rd, 1862, at Five o’clock in the evening:
[…]
Lot 2.
A piece of LAND, containing two roods and 14 perches, or thereabouts, called “The Bridge Meadow,” situate at Waters-Upton, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Titley.
[…]
Wellington Journal, 22 Mar 1862, page 2.

1868

VALUABLE FREEHOLD COTTAGES and LAND,
WATERS UPTON, SALOP.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. T. W. JONES.
At the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, on Saturday, Jan. the 11th, 1868, at Five o’clock in the afternoon, in the following or such other lot or lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, and subject to such conditions as will then be produced:
Lot 1.
ALL those Three newly-erected COTTAGES, with the Gardens and Appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in Waters Upton aforesaid, in the several occupations of Mrs. A. E. Vaughan, Mrs. Jane Austin, and Mr. William Whitfield, containing by admeasurement 3r. 16p. or thereabouts.
Lot 2.
All that CROFT OF LAND now staked out, adjoining Lot 1, in the occupation of Mrs. A. E. Vaughan, containing 3r. 5p. or thereabouts.
Mrs. Jane Austin, on the premises, will shew the Lots.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Wellington, Salop; Mr. Samuel Minor, Meeson, Wellington; or to Mr. W. R. Minor, 26, Brown-street, Manchester.
Wellington Journal, 4 January 1868, page 4.

WATERS UPTON—Parish of
Freeholders and £50 Occupiers.
[J] 532 Blantern, Robert
[G, N] 533 Boycott Richard Hinchesman
[G, N] 534 Davies John Bayley
[-] 535 Felton John, see 333 F
[J] 536 Fletcher Thomas
[J] 537 Jones George
[N, J] 538 James John
[N] 539 Lloyd Joseph
[G, N] 540 Morgan William
[J] 541 Mullis Edward
[-] 542 Powell William
[G, N] 543 Titley Thomas
[-] 544 Williams John
£12 Occupiers.
[-] 545 Casewell William
[-] 546 Jeffries George
[J] 547 Lloyd William
[-] 548 Morgan John
[G, N] 549 Tudor Samuel
Poll Book of the Election, November, 1868, for the Northern Division of Shropshire.
[G = J. R. Ormsby Gore, Esq. N = The Viscount Newport. J = R. G. Jebb, Esq.]

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1878

ON FRIDAY NEXT,
WATERS UPTON,
Near Wellington, Salop.
MR. POOLER has been instructed by
Mr. W. Morgan to SELL BY AUCTION,
On FRIDAY , the 15th of March, 1878,
Eight excellent Waggon HORSES and HACK, 26 prime Fat and Fresh Store CATTLE, 166 pure-bred Shropshire EWES (with lambs or to lamb) and Yearling WETHERS, 13 Strong Store Pigs, two stacks of prime Hay and several stacks of Bolting and loose Wheat Straw, and a quantity of capital Swedes (all to go off); the eating of 12 acres of Turf Land, 2 acres of Mangolds, and part of a stack of Hay, containing about seven tons, with use of Buildings and Straw until 1st May, 1878; Agricultural IMPLEMENTS, neat Household FURNITURE, Brewing and Dairy Vessels, and Miscellaneous Effects.
Sale at 11 o’clock prompt.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 8 Mar 1878, page 8.

Note: William Morgan (1829-1915). He was a farmer at Waters Upton in 1861 and 1871, but by 1881 had moved to Gnosall (Befcote Hall), the census listing him as “Farmer 342 Acres 6 Men 2 Boys”.

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1886

ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, March 24th.
WATERS UPTON,
Five miles from Wellington and One mile from Crudgington Station, on the Wellington & Market Drayton Line.
ATTRACTIVE SALE OF CATTLE, SHEEP, AND IMPLEMENTS, &c.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON have received instructions from the Representatives of the late Mr T. Titley (who are giving up the farm) to SELL BY AUCTION, on the premises,
On WEDNESDAY NEXT, March the 24th, 1886,
The whole of the LIVE STOCK, as follows:-
33 FAT and REARING CATTLE, Viz.
21 Fat Two-year-old BULLOCKS and HEIFERS
12 Promising YEARLINGS
78 Shropshire SHEEP, including—
37 Capital EWES and 30 LAMBS
41 Fat Yearling EWES and WETHERS
3 Waggon HORSES and their Gearing
2 Young HACKS and HARNESS MARES
A useful Collection of IMPLEMENTS, in working order
SPRING TRAP, POULTRY
15 Bags of OATS; also
The Consuming of STACKS of BARLEY and WHEAT STRAW, with Use of Buildings and Boosey Pasture until the 1st May.
Luncheon (by ticket) at 11, and the Sale will commence at Twelve o’clock prompt.
Catalogues may be obtained from the Auctioneers’ Office.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 19 Mar 1886, page 1.

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1887

Desirable FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, HOUSES and GARDENS, and Sound TURF and ARABLE LAND, WATERS UPTON, SALOP.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
Will SELL by AUCTION, at the Charlton Arms Hotel, Wellington, on Monday, March 28th, 1887, at Five o’clock in the evening, in Six Lots, or otherwise, subject to conditions to be then produced, which will incorporate the Common Form Conditions of the Shropshire Law Society:—
Lot 1.
ALL that convenient Substantially-built RESIDENCE, Stabling, Cowhouses, Barn, and other Outbuildings the same belonging, together with the Garden and Orchard, well stocked with good fruit trees. Also Three Pieces of Arable and Meadow LAND, known as “The River Leasow,” “The Pink House Meadow,” and “The Pink House Field,” containing in the whole 7a. 3r. 26p. or thereabouts, situate fronting the main road in Waters Upton, and now in the occupation Mr. John Shakeshaft.
Lot 2.
A FREEHOLD HOUSE and SHOEMAKER’S SHOP, Garden, and Outbuildings to the same, situate near the last Lot, and now occupied by Thomas Bennett, containing 36½ perches or thereabouts.
Lot 3.
A FREEHOLD HOUSE and BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, with Garden and Appurtenances, situate in the Sandholes, in the village of Waters Upton, now in the occupation of James Ridgway, and containing 0a. 2r. 11p. or thereabouts.
Lot 4.
A Piece of capital Arable LAND, called “The Croft,” situate on the opposite side of the road to the last Lot, and containing la. 0r. 6½p. or thereabouts, now occupied by Mr. John Shakeshaft.
Lot 5.
A Piece of sound Arable LAND, known as “The Rock Hole Piece,” near to the last Lot, and containing 1a. 1r. 9p. or thereabouts, now occupied by Mr. John Shakeshaft.
Lot 6.
A Croft of sound Meadow LAND, known as “The Bridge Meadow,” adjoining the River Tern and main road in the parishes of High Ercall and Waters Upton, and containing 0a. 3r. 19p. or thereabouts, now occupied by Mr John Shakeshaft and bounded on two sides by lands belonging to the Duke of Cleveland and the Duke of Sutherland.
Lot 1 is very pleasantly situated for occupation, and specially commands attention as an investment. The other lots lie very conveniently in the village, and the Land is in a good state of cultivation.
The Tenants will, upon application, show the Lots.
A Plan of the Lots may seen the Offices of the Auctioneers, or, together any further information, from Mr Bidlake, Solicitor, all of Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 19 March 1887, page 1.

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1889

WATERS UPTON, SHROPSHIRE.
Important SALE of FREEHOLD ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, FARM HOMESTEAD and BUILDINGS, ALLOTMENTS or BUILDING SITES, all situate near the village and in the parish of Waters Upton.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
Are instructed by the Board of Agriculture and the Rev. J. B Davies to SELL by AUCTION, at the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, on Tuesday next, the 15th day of October, 1889, at Four for Five o’clock in the evening prompt, in the following or such other Lots as may be determined upon at the time of Sale, and subject to Conditions to then read,
ALL those Eight Pieces Of Superior ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, situate in and near the village, and forming a portion of the Rectorial Glebe of the parish of Waters Upton, the total acreage of the whole being 18a. 0r. 31p. by recent admeasurement.
Also all that Substantial FARMSTEAD, with Garden, Orchard, Outbuildings, and Three productive Pieces of PASTURE LAND adjoining thereto, situate at The Terrill, and containing 16a. 3r. 17p. by recent admeasurement.
Lot 1.
A Piece of sound FREEHOLD MEADOW LAND, called “Cranemoor,” situate adjoining the River Tern, in the parish of Waters Upton, now the occupation of Wm. J. Owen, and containing 0a. 2r. 39p. or thereabouts.
Lot 2.
A Plot of FREEHOLD MEADOW LAND, situate adjoining the River Meese, near to its entrance into the River Tern, in the parish of Waters Upton, now in the occupation of Wm. J. Owen, and containing 0a. 1r. 15p., or thereabouts.
Lot 3.
A Superior Piece of FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND, called “Fox Furlong,” with part of lane situate near to the village, and the parish of Waters Upton, now in the occupation of Wm. J. Owen, and containing 2a. 0r. 13p., or thereabouts.
Lot 4.
A Field of Capital FREEHOLD ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, called “Sitch,” situate adjoining the main road leading from Waters Upton to Bolas, now in the occupation of Wm. J. Owen, and containing 3a. 2r. 28p., or thereabouts.
Lot 5.
A Desirable Field of FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND, called “Littlefield,” having a good frontage to the main road aforesaid, now in the occupation of Wm. J. Owen, and containing 2a. 2r. 21p., or thereabouts.
N.B.—This Lot will be first offered in Five Lots, as set in particulars and plan, and if not then sold will be offered in One Lot, as described above.
Lot 6.
All that Piece of Desirable FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND, known as “Kynnersley Pit,” situate near to the main road leading from the village of Waters Upton to the Terrill, and having a right of road thereto over land belonging to Mr. Groucock, now in the occupation of W. J. Owen, and containing 4a. 3r. 36p., or thereabouts.
Lot 7.
An Allotment of FREEHOLD PASTURE or MOOR LAND, adjoining to an accommodation road leading out of the main road from Crudgington to Kynnersley, now in the occupation of Wm. Lloyd, and containing 2a. 1r. 3p., or thereabouts.
Lot 8.
All that Substantially built FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, with Stable, Loose-box, Cowhouse, Barn, and Piggeries, productive Garden, Orchard, and Two Capital Pieces of PASTURE LAND, adjoining thereto, one known “The Britch,” and the other forming part of the Rectorial Glebe of Waters Upton, situate at the Terrill, in the parish of Waters Upton, and adjoining the main road leading from Waters Upton to Newport, the whole containing 7a. 3r. 23p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of William Lloyd.
Lot 9.
All those Two Desirable Fields of FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND, known the “Long Britch” and “Great Britch,” adjoining the last lot, and situate at the Terrill aforesaid, the whole containing 10a. 1r. 30p., or thereabouts, and now the occupation of W. J. Owen.
The Property is surrounded by land belonging his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, Mrs. Groucock, Mrs. Taylor, R. Masefield, Esq., T. Taylor, Esq., and others.
The whole of the Land in a good state of cultivation, and forms a desirable lot for small Freeholders or Investors in sound land.
Lots 8 and 9 lie very compactly together, adjoining the main road, and specially command the attention of those in want of a convenient Homestead and small Farm thereto attached.
Printed Particulars, with any further information, may be obtained from Mr. W. J. Wyley, School Chambers, Shrewsbury; Messrs. Barber & Son, Auctioneers, Wellington, at whose Offices a Plan showing the lots may be inspected; and from
Mr. R. A. NEWILL,
Solicitor,
Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Oct 1889, page 1.

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1890

TO BREWERS, SPIRIT MERCHANTS, INN-KEEPERS AND OTHERS.
WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON, SALOP.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MESSRS. BARBER & SON, on the premises, the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, on
WEDNESDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1890,
at Five p.m., in one lot, and subject to conditions,
All that well-known Full-licensed FREEHOLD INN, called “The Swan,” situate in the village of Waters Upton, with the MALTHOUSE, STABLING, and other suitable Out-offices; 2 Crofts of LAND and Productive GARDEN adjoining, containing 1a. 0r. 17p., and for 35 years occupied by the owner, Mrs Foulkes, who is retiring through ill-health.
The property should command the special attention of persons engaged in the trade, being well adapted for increasing the large business now carried on thereat; is amply supplied with excellent water; situate adjoining the main road from Wellington to Market Drayton, and two other roads; is distant five miles from Wellington, one from Crudgington (G.W.R.) Station, and 2½ miles from the only other Inn between Wellington and Waters Upton, and the nearest Inn is at Cold Hatton, a mile away.
Part of the purchase money may remain, and early possession will be given.
Further particulars can be obtained on applying to the Auctioneers, or to Mr Carrane, Solicitor, Wellington, Salop
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 10 Jan 1890, page 1. Also published on 17 Jan 1890.

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1896

SPRING SALE FIXTURES—1896.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON will be pleased to receive, at as early a date as possible, Intimation of any SALES of FARMING STOCK or FURNITURE that their Patrons intend honouring them with, and they take this opportunity of assuring their Friends that all Business placed their hands shall have immediate attention.
SALES ALREADY FIXED.[…]
WATERS UPTON, NEAR Wellington.—Friday, February 28th, Sale of Furniture and Effects for Mr H. F. Percival. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 21 Feb 1896, Page 1.

WATERS UPTON.
Property Sale.—At the Swan Inn, on Wednesday, Messrs Barber and Son, by direction of the trustees of the will of the late Mr A. Atcherley, sold two freehold houses and some parcels of land, all situate in the village. Lot 1, a dwelling-house on the road from Wellington to Cold Hatton, used as a shop, with appurtenances, was sold to Mr A. James for £220. Lot 2, a dwelling-house near [word(s) missing here?], was purchased by Mr Beaman for £140. A piece of arable land on the Bolas main road (3r 3p) was sold to Mr Wilde for £80, and the same gentleman gave the same price for a piece of pasture land of the same extent adjoining. A piece of arable land (1a 1r 23p), on the road from Wellington to Cold Hatton, found a purchaser in Mr Jerman (Waters Upton) at £115, and a piece adjoining (3r 14p) was sold to Mr Bennett for £70.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 10 Jul 1896, page 8.

Note: Not A Atcherley but R (Robert) Atcherley. He died 16 Sep 1861, but it seems that the provisions of his will were not put into effect until after the death of his wife Elizabeth (née Icke) on 26 Mar 1896.

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1897

TO BE LET, a Small RESIDENCE, with three Sitting Rooms, five Bedrooms, and usual Domestic Offices, two Cottages, 135 acres of Land, with suitable Buildings in good repair, situate at Waters Upton, one mile from Crudgington Station, G.W. Railway. The land comprises 39 acres of Pasture and 94 acres of free working Arable of good staple.—Apply to Mr. A. H. Ashdown, Uppington, Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 29 Oct 1897, page 4.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM AT WATERS UPTON
TO CLOSE A TRUST.
FRANK LLOYD will OFFER for SALE BY AUCTION, at the Wrekin Hotel, Wellington, in the County of Salop,
On THURSDAY, the 2nd day of December, 1897,
At Four o’clock in the Afternoon, subject to conditions to be then produced:—
All that FARM-HOUSE with Stabling, Cowhouses, Barn, and other Outbuildings. Also excellent Garden and Orchard thereto belonging, situate at Waters Upton, Shropshire, on the west side of the main road from Wellington to Hodnet.
Also the THREE FIELDS adjoining, known as The River Leasow, The Pink House Meadow, and The Pink House Field, containing in the whole 7a. 3r. and 26p. or thereabouts.
Also the PIECE OF LAND adjacent to the above, known as Bridge Meadow, adjoining the River Tern, situate in the parishes of High Ercall and Waters Upton, containing 3r. and 19p. or thereabouts.
The Whole of the Property is in the occupation of Mr. John Shakeshaft, on an annual tenancy. The tenure is Freehold.
For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, at his office, Wrexham; or to
MR. W. F. GORST,
Solicitor,
40, North John Street, Liverpool.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 19 Nov 1897, page 1. Also 26 Nov 1897.

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1904

PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT.
WATERS UPTON,
NEAR WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE.
IMPORTANT SALE OF
TWO FREEHOLD ESTATES
OF OVER 300 ACRES,
Situate Five Miles from Wellington, and One Mile from Crudgington Station (G.W.R.).
MESSRS. BARBER & SON are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, at the TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON,
During the Month OCTOBER Next,
All that PLEASANTLY SITUATED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, known ae “WATERS UPTON HALL,” late in the occupation of Mrs. Taylor, deceased, together with the Garden and Grounds, the whole containing la. 3r. 23p.
The USEFUL FREEHOLD FARM, with House, Buildings, and Cottage, the whole containing 162 Acres, now the occupation Mr. Needham.
The COTTAGE and GARDEN, now occupied by Mr. Ball.
The VALUABLE MEADOW LAND, now let to the Rev. J. B. Davies; and TWO DESIRABLE CROFTS.
Also all that VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM, with the Substantial FARMHOUSE and BUILDINGS, and TWO COTTAGES, now in the occupation Mr. W. Jervis, the whole containing 136 Acres.
The COTTAGE and GARDEN, in the occupation of Miss Walker.
Full particulars and plans are being prepared, and may be obtained in due course from Messrs. Barber and Son, Auctioneers and Surveyors, Wellington, Salop; or from
MESSRS. RIDER & HEATON, Solicitors,
8, New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 26 Aug 1904, page 1.

WATERS UPTON,
NEAR WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE.
IMPORTANT SALE OF
TWO FREEHOLD ESTATES
OF OVER 300 ACRES,
Situate Five Miles from Wellington, and One Mile from Crudgington Station (G.W.R.).
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, at the TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON, SALOP,
On THURSDAY. October 27th, 1904,
At Four o’clock prompt, in 18 Lots, and subject to conditions.
All that FINE OLD 17th CENTURY HOUSE, known “WATERS UPTON HALL,” with its OAK STAIRCASE and OAK PANELLED ROOMS, together with the Useful FARM and Farm Buildings; the Grounds and Gardens, with Greenhouse, comprise about 2 Acres. The whole forming Compact Estate of 52a. 0r. 27p. or thereabouts. Most of the land is good Grass running down to the River Tern.
SEVERAL WELL SITUATED LOTS of ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, forming Small Holdings, Capital FARMHOUSE and BUILDINGS, 4 COTTAGES and GOOD GARDENS, SANDSTONE QUARRY, Pleasant VILLA RESIDENCE.
Also all that Very PRODUCTIVE FARM, known as the “WATERS UPTON FARM,” with excellent HOMESTEAD and FARM BUILDINGS. The whole containing 136 Acres SOUND ARABLE and PASTURE LAND of good quality, with access to Main Roads, and only One Mile from Crudgington Station (G.W.R.).
This is a most Desirable Property, the Premises being in an excellent state of repair.
Particulars, with plans and cards to view the lots, may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Wellington, Salop; or from
MESSRS. RIDER & HEATON, Solicitors,
8, New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 Oct 1904, page 1. Also advertised 14 and 21 Oct 1904, page 1.

IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE.—Messrs. Barber and Son conducted an Important sale of freehold property, situate at Waters Upton, at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large company. Waters Upton Hall, a fine 17th century house, together with a useful farm and farm buildings, covering about 52 acres, was sold for £2,050 to Mrs. Fisk. Some 33 acres of arable and pasture land adjoining were withdrawn. A freehold river meadow of some five acres made £310 to Mr. Jarman, and 28 acres of arable land to the same purchaser for £900. Some pieces of arable land adjoining the last lot were withdrawn. The farmhouse, buildings, and a piece of pasture in the centre of the village, occupied by Mr. Needham, went to the tenant at £400. Mrs. Fisk purchased a cottage and two gardens for £100, and Mr. W. A. R. Ball paid £190 for a house and garden in his occupation. Waters Upton farm and adjoining cottages were withdrawn. Messrs. Rider and Heaton, New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, were the solicitors concerned.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 28 Oct 1904, page 8.

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1907

TO BREWERS, PUBLICANS, AND OTHERS.
WATERS UPTON, SHROPSHIRE.
IMPORTANT SALE OP A FREEHOLD ROADSIDE PUBLIC-HOUSE, known as
THE LION,
Together with the LAND adjoining, making a total of 3a 0r. 22p.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON are instructed by the Owner to SELL this Valuable PROPERTY BY AUCTION, at the Charlton Arms Hotel, Wellington, Salop,
On THURSDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 28th, 1907,
At Four o’clock in the Afternoon, and subject to Conditions.
The Property fronts the main road leading from Wellington to Hodnet and Market Drayton, and is well situated for trade.
Any further information may be obtained from Messrs. Barber & Son, Auctioneers and Surveyors; or from
MR. R. A. NEWILL, Solicitor,
All of Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 22 Feb 1907, page 1.

WATERS UPTON AND COLD HATTON.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
Will OFFER by AUCTION, at the Charlton Arms Hotel, Wellington, Salop, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1907, the undermentioned FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, at 4-30 p.m. precisely, subject to Conditions:—
AT WATERS UPTON.
LOT 1.—Comprises a Field of Rich ARABLE LAND, called “Long Croft”, having an extensive frontage to the main road from Wellington to Market Drayton, nearly opposite the Lion Inn, and containing la. 1r 23p. or thereabouts.
This lot adjoins lands belonging the Duke of Sutherland, Adam Boulton, Esq., and Mr. Bennett.
LOT 2.-All that Piece of sound PASTURE LAND, near to the Lion Inn, known as “Quarry Croft”, having a long frontage to the main road from Wellington to Bolas, containing 0a. 3r. 3p. or thereabouts, and adjoining property of A. Lea Juckes, Esq.
LOT 3.—All that similar Piece of PASTURE LAND adjoining Lot 2, known as “The Butts” and also containing 0a. 3r. 3p. or thereabouts.
Lots 1, 2, and 3 are occupied by Mr. W. H. Price, pleasantly situated, and form desirable sites for the erection Villa or other Residences, being within a mile of the Railway Station at Crudgington. …
The respective Occupiers will show the Lots, and further particulars can obtained from the Auctioneers, or
MESSRS. CARRANE & ELLIOTT,
Solicitors, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 23 Feb 1907, page 1.

WELLINGTON
(Other News on Pages 7 and 9.)
IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE.—Messrs. Barber and Son, auctioneers, held an important sale of freehold property at the Charlton Arms Hotel, yesterday afternoon, when the “Lion” public house, at Waters Upton, with some 3 acres of land, was sold to Mr. W. T. Southam, Shrewsbury, for £850. Mr. R. A. Newill, Wellington, was the solicitor concerned. A field of arable land “Long Croft,” at Waters Upton, with road frontage, containing 1a. 1r. 23p., was sold to Mr. W. Shakeshaft for £100. Mr. R. A. Clarke, solicitor, Wellington, bought two pieces of pasture land at Waters Upton, “Quarry Croft” and “The Butts,” 3r. 3p. each in area, for £155; and Mr. Harry Herbert, of Much Wenlock, paid £130 for two cottages and gardens at Cold Hatton. Messrs. Carrane and Elliott, Wellington, were the solicitors for these lots. There was a good attendance and spirited bidding.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 1 Mar 1907, page 8.

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1909

WATERS UPTON,
One mile from Crudgington Station, and Five Miles from Wellington.
SALE OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, WOODEN STABLE, &c.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
Have been instructed by J. S. Heathcote, Esq. (who is removing), to SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises,
ON SATURDAY NEXT, MARCH 20th, 1909,
A very useful Collection of NEARLY-NEW IMPLEMENTS, including 3 CARTS, Cambridge Roll, Combined Reaper and Mower, Turnip Cutter, Oil Cake Mill, Turnip Drill, Ploughs, Harrows, Sheep Dipping Tub, Sheep Racks and Troughs, Scales and Weights, 70 IRON HURDLES, 100 Corn Sacks, Gears, Ladders, Wire Sheep Netting, Hen Coops, and other Effects.
The Erection of WOOD STABLE, with Manger and Hay Rack, built in sections, and easily removed; GREENHOUSE, 12 ft. by 8ft., in sections.
Sale at Two o’clock.
Catalogues from the Auctioneers’ Offices, Church Street, Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 12 Mar 1909, page 1. Also 19 Mar, same page.

WATERS UPTON, Near WELLINGTON, SALOP,
One Mile from Crudgington Station.
SALE OF HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
HAVE been instructed by Messrs. A. Boulton and Co. (who are giving up the Land at Waters Upton) to SELL by AUCTION,
ON FRIDAY, MAY 21st, 1909,
3 HORSES, SOW in pig, IMPLEMENTS, GEARS and other EFFECTS, including Capital Spring Lurry, 2 Carts, 2 Dog Carts, Luggage Cart, Market Trap, Avery’s Weighing Machine, Iron Harrows, Oil Cake Crusher, Pump and Box for distributing Liquid Manure, 30 Iron Hurdles, &c.
Sale at Two o’clock.
Catalogues from the Auctioneers’ Offices, Church Street, Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 May 1909, page 1.

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1912

WATERS UPTON, SHROPSHIRE.
About three-quarters of a mile from Crudgington Station and 5 miles from Wellington.
Alfred Mansell & Co.
HAVE received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the CHARLTON ARMS HOTEL, WELLINGTON,
ON MONDAY, JUNE 24th, 1912,
At 4 for 4-30 o’clock prompt, subject to Conditions:—The ATTRACTIVE FREEHOLD PROPERTY known as
“THE BEECHES,” WATERS UPTON,
containing 4 Bedrooms, 2 Sitting Rooms, Kitchens, Back Kitchen, Dairy, &c.; good Garden and Orchard. EXCELLENT OUTBUILDINGS, comprising Stable, Coach-house, Cowhouse, Piggeries, Dutch Barn, &c, together with 4 Enclosures Buildings of productive Land, the whole extending to about 8 ACRES 3 ROODS 5 PERCHES, and forming a most Compact and Desirable Property, such as seldom comes into the Market. At present in the occupation of Mr. Shakeshaft at a rental of £45 per Annum.
POSSESSION WILL BE GIVEN AT LADY DAY NEXT.
Particulars and Plan may be obtained from MR. G. H. MORGAN, Solicitor, Shrewsbury; or from the AUCTIONEERS, College Hill, Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 31 May 1912, page 1. Also 7 Jun 1912, same page.
Note: The above followed a preliminary notice published 24 May 1912, same page, in which the occupier was stated to be Mr. R. Shakeshaft. Added Mar 2025.

1914

WATERS UPTON.
SALE OF FURNITURE AND EFFECTS.
BARBER & SON
Are instructed by Mr. S. Lineton (who is leaving) to
SELL by AUCTION, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1914,
THE whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Mahogany Bureau-Bookcase, Sitting-Room Suite of 9 pieces, Walnut Sideboard, 8-days’ Clock, Oak and Walnut Overmantels, Mahogany Duchesse Dressing Table and Washstand, Bedsteads and Bedding, Chests of Drawers, Axminster Carpet, Tables, Chairs, China and Glass, Engravings, and Kitchen Utensils.
Sale at One o’clock.
Catalogues from the Auctioneers’ Offices, Church Street, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 29 Aug 1914, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON, SALOP.
MESSRS. POOLER, DAVIES & WHITE
Will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1914,
At The Swan Inn, Waters Upton, at 4 o’clock prompt in the afternoon, and subject to conditions,
THE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, known as “THE TERRILL,” situate at Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop, comprising an old stone and brick built Cottage (now void), Outbuildings, and THREE CROFTS OF TURF LAND containing in the whole 1¾ acres of thereabouts, and in the occupation of Mrs. Crowther.
The Property adjoins that belonging to Misses W. and P. S. Minor, Mrs. Davies, and Mr. J. H. Massey.
Further Particulars may be obtained from H. HADEN KENDRICK, ESQ., Solicitor, 89, Darlington Street, Wolverhampton; or the AUCTIONEERS, Newport, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 Sep 1914, page 1. Also 3 Oct 1914, same page. Added Mar 2025.

1915

By order of the Executors of the late Reverend L. V. and Mrs. Yonge.
SHROPSHIRE.
WATERS UPTON, NEAR WELLINGTON.
SALE OF VALUABLE
FREEHOLD AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES,
comprising:—
Lot No. Description and Tenant. A. R. P.
comprising:—

Lot No.	Description and Tenant.	A.	R.	P.
1.	WATERS UPTON GRANGE (Executors late L. V. Yonge)	182	0	0
2.	SMALL HOLDING (Exors. late L. V. Yonge)	2	0	23
3.	DWELLING HOUSE, OUTBUILDINGS, and GARDEN (J. Brooks)	1	0	9
4.	PASTURE LAND at the Tyrrell (J. Brooks)	7	0	10
5.	MEADOW at Harebutt Bank (J. S. Morgan)	5	2	26
6.	TWO COTTAGES and GARDENS (Evans and Lewis)	1	1	33
7.	ARABLE LAND (Exors. late L. V. Yonge)	329	1	27
8.	ARABLE LAND (J Brooks)	10	1	0
9.	PASTURE LAND (Exors. late L. V. Yonge)	1	2	13

WATERS UPTON GRANGE is a Feeding or Dairy Farm with superior Residence and Grounds, good Buildings, Cottage, 104 Acres of Pasture, and 74 Acres of Arable Land, in good heart and condition. Sold with early possession if required.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON are instructed to Offer the above PROPERTIES for Sale by Auction, at the Town Hall Sale Room, Wellington, on

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1915,
at 3.30 o’clock prompt, subject to Conditions of Sale.

Particulars, with Plans and Cards to View, may be obtained from Messrs. Barber and Son, Auctioneers, Wellington, Salop; or from Messrs. Minor and Co., Solicitors, 29, Fountain Street, Manchester.
Birmingham Daily Post, 11 September 1915, page 2.

1918

ON TUESDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 15th, 1918.
WATERS UPTON, SALOP,
SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY and SURPLUS FURNITURE.
BARBER & SON
Are instructed by the Excrs. of the late Mr. W. J. Owen to SELL by AUCTION, on
TUESDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 15th, 1918,
at The Swan Hotel, Waters Upton, at 4-30, subject to Conditions of Sale,
4 Substantially-built HOUSES, known as HANFORD TERRACE, WATERS UPTON. Each House contains Front Room, 2 Kitchens, Pantry, and 3 Bedrooms. Good Gardens at front and back of each. Total rentals £29 10s., tenants paying rates. The adjoining owners are A. Lea Juckes, Esq., and Mr. F. Heyne.
Also will be Sold a quantity of Surplus FURNITURE, removed from the Swan Hotel; and this will be Sold in the Yard adjoining, including Sideboard, Cupboard, Barometer, Tables, Fireproof Safe, Kitchen Requisites, Cutlery, Linen, Wheelbarrow, Pig Troughs, Corn Bins, Poultry House, Iron Hurdles, 16 Corrugated Iron Sheets, Lawn Mower, etc.
Sale of Furniture at Two o’clock, and Property 4-30.
Any further information from the Auctioneers, or from Mr. R. A. CLARKE, Solicitor, all of Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 12 Oct 1918, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

ESTATE SALES.
MEESON ESTATE.
At Wellington (Salop) on Thursday last week Messrs. Barber and Son, auctioneers, Wellington, conducted the sale of the Meeson Estate, which had an area of nearly 300 acres. Meeson Grange, comprising house, buildings, three cottages and over 129 acres of arable and pasture land, was sold to Mr. J. W. Evans, Kineton, Warwick, for £4,600. Mr. W. Dugdale, an adjoining owner, was the purchaser for £1,100 of 31¾ acres of accommodation land. Two similar enclosures adjoining, containing 24¾ acres, were sold to Mr. Richard Jones, of Cherrington, for £1,600. A water meadow, adjoining Bolas Bridge, found a purchaser in Mr. J. S. Morgan, Harebutts, for £700. Meeson House, with five acres, was sold to Mr. J. W. Shakeshaft, Cold Hatton, for £925. Six and three-quarter acres of arable land at Meeson Heath were knocked down to Mr. W. Morgan, of Waters Upton, for £450. Mr. H. Dodwell secured a cottage with 13 acres of land at Meeson Heath, and 11 acres of land at Shray Hill for £620 and £500 respectively. He was also the purchaser of 34 acres of accommodation pasture land on the Dayhouse Moor for £950. Nineteen acres of accommodation land at Shray Hill were sold to Mr. H. Thorpe for £825.
The Runcorn Guardian, Fri 27 Dec 1918, page 4. Also Wolverhampton Express and Star, 20 Dec 1918, page 2.
Note: None of this land was in the historic parish of Waters Upton, but at least two of the purchasers (the Morgans) were of the parish.

1919

WATERS UPTON, Near WELLINGTON, SALOP.
SALE of an ADMIRABLY SITUATED
SMALL HOLDING.
The PROPERTY comprises a capital House, useful Buildings, and nearly 8 Acres of Pasture Land, now occupied by Mr. Cartwright and Mr. Powell.
BARBER & SON
ARE instructed to Offer this Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY for SALE by AUCTION, at the TOWN HALL SALE ROOM, on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1919, at Four o’clock, in One Lot, subject to Conditions of Sale.
Further particulars may be obtained from the AUCTIONEERS, Church Street, or Mr. R. GWYNNE, Solicitor, of Wellington, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 24 Oct 1919, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

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1922

ON FRIDAY MARCH 17th, 1922.
GRANGE FARM, WATERS UPTON.
IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL SALE for
Mr. F. Heynes, who is retiring.
HENTRY RUSSELL & SON
AUCTIONEERS, SHREWSBURY.
Wellington Journal, 11 Feb 1922, page 1. Also 18 and 25 Feb 1922, same page.
Note: F Heynes = Ferdinand Heyne. Added Mar 2025.

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1924

FREEHOLD COITAGE AND GARDEN
together with FIELD of GOOD TURF LAND adjoining, situate at
THE TERRILL, WATERS UPTON,
WELLINGTON, SALOP,
the whole extendng to an area of 5 acres (or thereabouts).
Vacant Possession on completion of purchase.
BARBER & SON
Are instructed to offer the above by Public Auction, at the Town Hall Sale Room, Wellington, Salop,
ON THURSDAY, JULY 24th, 1924,
at Four o’clock prompt (subject to Conditions).
Further particulars from the Auctioneers’ Offices, Church Street; or from Messrs. LANDER & SON, Solicitors; all of Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 28 Jun 1924, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

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1929

By order of the Owner-occupier.
Possession March 25th, 1930, or earlier.
A High Class Mixed Farm known as
WATERS UPTON GRANGE,
WELLINGTON, SALOP.
COMPRISING MODERN GENTLEMAN’S RESIDENCE, CHARMING GROUNDS, EXCELLENT FARM BUILDINGS, THREE GOOD COTTAGES & GARDENS. The whole embracing a total area of about
183a. 2r. 1p.
(93 Acres Arable, and 88 Pasture).
To be Offered for Sale by Auction by
WILLIAM EVERALL
At “The George Hotel” Shrewsbury,
on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 1929,
at 3.30 o’clock (unless disposed of by Private Treaty in the meantime).
Full particulars, with plan, in due course, from Messrs. HENRY LEE, BYGOTT & ECCLESTON, Solicitors, Whitchurch, or the AUCTIONEER, Exchange Offices, Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 6 Sep 1929, page 1. Similar notice in Wellington Journal, 21 Sep 1929, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

THE RECTORY, WATERS UPTON.
BARBER & SON
Are Instructed by the Rev. W. A. Meakin to Sell by Auction
ON FRIDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 18th, 1929,
A Quantity of Household Furniture and EFFECTS, comprising Mahogany Dining Table, Walnut Occasional tables, Antique Oak Tables, Mahogany Bookcases, Books, Ebonized China Cabinet, Oak Corner Cupboard, Grandfather Clocks, Mirrors, Carpets, Couches, Mahogany Bedsteads, Toilet Tables, Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes, Engravings, Safe by Cotterill. OUTDOOR EFFECTS, including Lawn Mower, nearly new Rabbit Hutch with 9 compartments, Garden Seat, Ladders, etc.
Sale at Two o’clock.
No Catalogues.
Wellington Journal, 12 Oct 1929, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1930.
WATERS UPTON GRANGE,
Near WELLINGTON.
Mr. G. H Goodwin, who is retiring from farming, has instructed
WILLIAM EVERALL
to reserve the above Date for the Sale of the Whole of his
LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK.
Auctioneer’s Office: Exchange Offices, Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 15 Nov 1929, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

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1930

ON THURSDAY NEXT,
“THE HAREBUTT,”
WATERS UPTON, SALOP
(6 miles from Wellington, and 2 from Crudgington Station).
SALE OF FREEHOLD HOUSE AND LAND.
PATERSON & SON
Are instructed to Sell by Auction, at The Town Hall Sale Room, Wellington,
ON THURSDAY NEXT, FEB. 13th, 1930,
at 4 p.m. Prompt.
LOT 1.—DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated at HAREBUTT BANK, WATERS UPTON, with Stabling, Licensed Slaughterhouse, Cowhouses, etc. together with Croft of Land adjoining, containing 2a. 0r. 5p., and now in the occupation of Mr. J. S. Morgan (Butcher). The House contains:—2 Front Living Rooms, Back Kitchen, Larder and 4 Bedrooms.
LOT 2.—Excellent River Meadow adjoining Bolas Bridge, and near to Lot 1, with long frontage to main road and river, containing 7a. 1r. 30p., or thereabouts. An ideal site for the erection of a house.
Vacant Possession of the Two Lots will be given on or before March 25th Next.
Further particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Market Street; or DEAN and ESPLEY, Solicitors, all of Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 8 Feb 1930, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

SHORT NOTICE SALE.
ON WEDNESDAY NEXT.
“THE HAREBUTT”,
WATERS UPTON, SALOP
(6 miles from Wellington, and 2 miles from Crudgington Station).
SALE OF OUTDOOR EFFECTS AND FURNITURE.
PATERSON & SON
Will Sell by Auction, by order of Mr. W. Morgan,
ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, MARCH 5th, 1930,
THE OUTDOOR EFFECTS, comprising:—Plough, Turnip Scuffles, Iron Flat Roll, Cultivator, 3 Sets of Harrows, Turnip Drill, Pulper, Chaff-cutter, 2 Portable Poultry Houses, Lister’s Cream Separator, Churn.
Dark Brown Half-bred MARE, 15½h.h., 6 years; Spring Cart, strong Cart, Rubber-tyred Governess-Car, Iron Pig Troughs, etc.
Also a few items of FURNITURE, including:—Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bureau, Oak Kitchenpiece, Mahogany Inlaid 8-Day Grandfather clock, Barometer, Chairs and other items.
Sale at Two o’clock Prompt.
Auctioneers’ Offices: Market Street, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 1 Mar 1930, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

SALES BY AUCTION. […]
Messrs. Barber and Son report the following transactions: — “Clematis Cottage,” Waters Upton, sold to Mr. A. Ball, £200; “West View,” Waters Upton, sold to Mr. Owen, at £450; […]
Wellington Journal, 26 Jul 1930, page 7. Added Mar 2025.

1932

THE HALL FARM, WATERS UPTON.
5 miles from Wellington.
BARBER AND SON
Have been favoured with instructions from Mr. A. Mottram (who ia leaving) to
Sell by Auction on
SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 1932,
23 WELL-BRED SHORTHORN CATTLE.
59 SHEEP.
4 YOUNG HORSES. 2 PIGS.
A Good Collection of IMPLEMENTS and GEARS.
Sale at one o’clock prompt.
Catalogues from the Auctioneers.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 11 Mar 1932, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

1936

Instructed by the Exors. of Ann James (Deceased).
LOT 1.—DETACHED COTTAGE, Garden and Outbuildings—
“THE FIRS,” WATERS UPTON,
Near WELLINGTON,
containing: Sitting Room, Kitchen, Larder, 3 Bedrooms, Wash House, etc. Cow House, Stable and Slaughterhouse.
LOT 2.—An Enclosure of PASTURE LAND, ¾ Acre, with Building thereon.
LOT 3.—An Enclosure of ACCOMMODATION BUILDING LAND, ¾ Acre.
At the Lion Inn, Waters Upton, on
TUESDAY, 12th MAY, AT 6-30 P.M.
Auctioneers:
BARBER & SON
Solicitors: Lander and Son; both of Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 1 May 1936, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

1937

Preliminary Notice.
THE HAREBUTTS FARM,
WATERS UPTON,
Near WELLINGTON, SALOP.
A Well-situated and Compact FREEHOLD Small DAIRY FARM, briefly affording excellent 6-roomed House, good Buildings, and about—
40 Acres
of PASTURE, MEADOW and ARABLE LAND.
Offered with Immediate Possession, and which
BARBER & SON
Are Instructed to submit to Public Auction, at the Red Lion Hotel [sic], Waters Upton,
ON TUESDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1937.
Full Particulars from the Auctioneers, Wellington, Salop, (Tel. 27 and 444).
[…]
HAREBUTTS FARM, WATERS UPTON
(5½ miles from Wellington, and 5 from Newport).
SALE of LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, comprising:—
11 CATTLE.
2 HORSES.
IMPLEMENTS, GEARS, etc., which—
BARBER & SON
Are instructed by the Trustee under a Deed of Assignment re. Mr. E. C. Heal, to Sell by Auction, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th, 1937.
Sale at One o’clock prompt.
Catalogues from the Auctioneers, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 13 Mar 1937, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

SALES BY AUCTION
PROPERTY, STOCK, etc.
Messrs. Barber and son, Wellington, conducted a property sale at Waters Upton on Tuesday, when the Harebutts Farm, Waters Upton, comprising house and buildings and about 40 acres of grass and arable land, was disposed of. Bidding commenced at £1,000, and quickly rose to £1,800, at which sum the property was declared sold. […]
Wellington Journal, 27 Mar 1937, page 7. Added Mar 2025.

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1940

WATERS UPTON
Five miles from Wellington, Shropshire.
PERRY & PHILLIPS LTD., will Sell by Auction ON THE PREMISES on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 28th and 29th May, 1940, by order of the Exors. the late A. Lea Juckes, Esq., a quantity of Valuable
17th & 18th CENTURY FURNITURE,
including Jacobean oak Chests and Tables, Welsh Dressers, carved oak Tridarne and Court Cupboards, Queen Anne walnut Escritoire, Spanish walnut Serving Table, collection of Oil-paintings and Water Colours, Silver and Plate, 20 dozen Vintage Port, 14-h.p. “Wolseley” Saloon Car, also
THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
with LODGE, GARDENS and PASTURE LAND and Three COTTAGES, in all about 13 ACRES.
Solicitors: Messrs. G. H. and C. E. Wace, College Hill, Shrewsbury.
Auctioneers’ Offices: High Street, Bridgnorth.
Birmingham Daily Post, 18 May 1940, page 3. Added Mar 2025.

1941

Upon instructions from Major E.J. Fisk.
SHROPSHIRE.
(5½ miles from Wellington, 10 and 20 miles Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton respectively, easy reach of Birmingham, Manchester and the Potteries, etc.)
The well-known Freehold and compact
RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT AND AGRICULTURAL ESTATE—
AREA 135 ACRES
or thereabouts; pleasantly situated, and known as:
WATERS UPTON HALL
LOT 1:—
A Period and medium-sized 17th Century Residence (with fine Oak stairway, panelling and other features.
Timbered Pleasure Grounds, Pool and Gardens, Stabling, Garaging and Small Farming; Fertile Arable and Meadow Lands; River Frontage, Fishing, Sporting; Two Excellent Cottages and Gardens; in all a total extent of 67 Acres or thereabouts and chiefly with the advantage of Vacant Possession on Completion.
LOT 2:—
THE AREA OF RICH
ACCOMMODATION ARABLE LAND
To an extent of about
68 ACRES.
Lying immediately to the North-East of Lot 1, equally suitable for productive general cropping or for Intensive Market Garden Cultivation.
Let or capable of being let at an estimated rental of £153 per annum., and providing scope for a safe remunerative
FREEHOLD AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT,
or for owner occupation.
BARBER & SON, F.A.I.,
in conjunction with
GRIMLEY & SON, F.A.I.,
Will Submit the above Estate to Public Auction
EARLY APRIL, 1941, at 3.30 p.m. prompt (subject to conditions and unless previously sold), at he Victoria Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Sale particulars and conditions of sale from the Solicitors: R. GWYNNE AND SONS, Wellington (Tel: 227); or from the joint Auctioneers, Wellington and Birmingham respectively.
(Tel. 27 & 444)
Wellington Journal, 22 Mar 1941, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

SHROPSHIRE
(About 5½ miles from Wellington, and about 11 from Shrewsbury, and 1 mile from Crudgington Station)
THE GRANGE FARM,
WATERS UPTON
Near WELLINGTON, SALOP.
AN Excellent FREEHOLD MIXED FARM, lying compactly together in a ring fence, and bounded by good roads, with a very Superior and Well-built FARMHOUSE, containing 3 Sitting-rooms, 6 Bedrooms, Bathroom, W.C., and Usual Offices, electric light.
Ample and Well-built FARM BUILDINGS, and 3 Excellent COTTAGES, together with about—
189A. 0R. 23 P.
of Sound Arable and Pasture Lands.
With Vacant Possession of the whole on Completion of Purchase.
To be Sold by Auction by
HALL, WATERIDGE & OWEN, Ltd.,
At The County Auction Mart, Shrewsbury on
TUESDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER, 1941,
at 3-30 p.m. (subject to Conditions of Sale).
Auction Particulars from the Auctioneers, at Shrewsbury, Wem and Oswestry; or from the Solicitors, Messrs. HAND, MORGAN & Co., 17, Martin St., Stafford.
Wellington Journal, 6 Sep 1941, page 1. Added Mar 2025.

WATERS UPTON GRANGE
(Five-and-a-half miles from Wellington).
BARBER & SON
Are favoured with instructions from Mr. R. H. Moore, following the Disposal of the Property, to Sell by Auction, on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 1941,
The LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK,
comprising:—
46 HOME-BRED DAIRY CATTLE, including 29 Young Cows, chiefly springing, 2 Calving Heifers, 11 1½-year-old Barren Heifers and 4 Calves.
20 SOUTHDOWN SHROPSHIRE CROSS LAMBS.
Brown 2-years-old FILLY.
IMPLEMENTS: Ransome 6h.p. Portable STEAM ENGINE.
1939 “Standard” 8h.p. 2/4-seater SPORTS TOURER CAR (mileage 900).
1932 BEDFORD 2-Ton CHASSIS, fitted Curtis Horse-Box Body for 2 Horses.
1934 Ditto.
Both in excellent condition, low mileage and convertible for cattle transport.
Full particulars in Catalogues, from the Auctioneers.
Sale at 12-30 o’clock.
Auctioneers’ Offices : Wellington, Salop; and Stafford.
Wellington Journal, 18 Oct 1941, page 1. Also 24 Oct 1941, same page. Added Mar 2025.

1944

SALE by AUCTION of FREEHOLD PROPERTIES.
Lot 1
a BLOCK of THREE Well Built COTTAGES, with Large Gardens —
Nos. 5, 6 & 7, WATERS UPTON
Of Substantial Erection with Usual Family Accommodation, Occupying a Splendid Situation in the Centre of the Village, and with Good Road Frontage
No. 7 s now Vacant and Offered with Possession on Completion
No. 5 & 6 are Tenanted at Low Rentals by Messrs. Ralphs and Cartwright, yielding £26 per annum
Main Electricity
Good Water Supply
Solicitors : Messrs. Lander & Son, Wellington, Salop
[…]
BARBER & SON, F.A.I.
Will Submit to AUCTION
(Subject to Conditions) at the
Charlton Arms Hotel, Wellington,
On THURSDAY NEXT, MARCH 2,
at 3 p.m
Further Particulars from the respective Solicitors or from the Auctioneers’ Offices, Wellington
(Tel. 27 & 444)
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 25 Feb 1944, page 2. Added Mar 2025.

1945

Upon instructions of Guy L. Horton, Esq., leaving the district.
GRANGE FARM, WATERS UPTON,
Near WELLINGTON
Highly Important Sale by Auction
UPON THE PREMISES of
THE FULL COMPLEMENT OF MODERN FARM IMPLEMENTS
all in new condition, or equal to new.
2 TRACTORS on rubbers
5 TRACTOR TRAILERS
Usual Farming Effects.
2 Valuable WORK HORSES.
STORE CATTLE, PIGS, etc.
The Modern
FURNISHINGS and APPOINTMENTS
Fine Carpets, Expensive Silk, Brocade and other Lined Curtains.
STANDARD 9 SALOON CAR
(in new condition)
Hammerless Sporting Gun, 16-bore.
Salmon Rod and Fishing Tackle.
Detailed Catalogues in preparation.
BARBER & SON, F.A.I.
Following the Sale of the Farm, will Sell by Auction
On FRIDAY, JULY 20th, 1945
Auctioneers’ Offices, Wellington (Tel.: 27 and 444), and at Stafford & Market Drayton.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 22 Jun 1945, page 1.
Note: I have not found any notices announcing that the farm was to be sold, so presumably it was disposed of privately. Added Mar 2025.

1947

FREEHOLD POSSESSION
SHROPSHIRE
(5 miles Wellington; 10½ miles Shrewsbury)
The Very Attractive and Most productive Residential Holding known as
THE BEECHES
WATERS UPTON
AREA: 12 Acres, 3 Roods, 14 Perches, or thereabouts, and comprising
THE CAPITAL AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE
very pleasantly located, and in very good order. Neat Garden and Two productive Orchards.
THE SPLENDID RANGE OF BUILDINGS
at present affording 6 First-rate Horse or Stock Boxes; ample subsidiary buildings, 2 Bay Steel Framed Dutch Barn; Electric Light and Power; Good Water Supply.
THE LAND
with the exception of about 1 Acre of Arable, is entirely Sound Pasture and Meadow Land bounded by the River Tern. The whole providing a rare opportunity to acquire
A FINE DAIRY HOLDING OR STUD FARM
to be sold with the advantage of
VACANT POSSESSION
upon Completion of the Purchase, and which, Subject to conditions,
BARBER AND SON. F.A.I., will submit to Public Auction, at the CHARLTON ARMS HOTEL, WELLINGTON, on THURSDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, at 3 p.m.
Full Particulars, Plan and To View from the Auctioneer’s Offices, Wellington (Tel. 27 and 444).
Birmingham Daily Gazette, 6 Sep 1947, page 4.

Upon instructions from the Executors of
W. E. Morgan, Esq., deceased.
SALE BY TENDER
The Well Known & Most Reputable
COUNTRY RETAIL BUTCHERY BUSINESS
Established for over 150 years.
To be sold AS A GOING CONCERN.
Goodwill Fixtures, Refrigerator, Van, etc. Current Registrations about 750, together with, and with Possession of, The Valuable Freehold Premises and Country House
THE CHESTNUTS.
WATERS UPTON, near WELLINGTON
A Genuine, Sound Profitable Concern.
Full Details and Form of Tender on Application, from the Auctioneers:
BARBER AND SON, F.A.I.,
Wellington.
Birmingham Daily Gazette, 13 Sep 1947, page 4. Repeated 20 Sep, same page.

1948

SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
By BARBER & SON
Upon instructions from the Exors. of Reginald J. Gwynne, Esq., deceased.
SHROPSHIRE
(Wellington, 5 miles; Newport, 7 miles; Shrewsbury, 12 miles)
The Well – known and Most Desirable Freehold Country Residence,
THE MANOR HOUSE,
WATERS UPTON,
Comprising
A DISTINCTIVE COUNTRY HOME,
BUNGALOW LODGE
GARDENS AND PASTURE LAND
to an Extent of
12 ACRES, 3 ROODS and 19 POLES
(or thereabouts), with
THE MODERN RESIDENCE
of unusual fine character and distinction, beautifully planned, having Main Electric Light and Power, Ample Water, etc. Splendid Outbuildings: Garaging, Stabling, Cowhouse and Subsidiary Buildings (suitable for adaptation for Gardener’s Flat or Service Accommodation); Greenhouse and Vinery; Orchard, Garden and Paddock.
The Adjoining Field of Pasture Land, to an extent of about
8½ ACRES.
The Modernly Equipped and Detached
BUNGALOW LODGE
For Sale Privately, and chiefly with
VACANT POSSESSION
Full particulars from the Auctioneers:
BARBER and SON, F.A.I.,
Wellington (Tel. 27 and 444).
Birmingham Daily Gazette, 5 Aug 1948, page 2.