To The Owners and Occupiers of Lands, within the Parish of Luppit. ____________________ -------------------- SIDMOUTH, March 1827. GENTLEMEN, I send you the following estimate of the number of sheep which each occupier of Lands, claiming a right of Common over the Wastes and Commons within the Parish of Luppit, is entitled, in respect of such Lands, to turn out to depasture upon the said Commons --- Five Sheep to be deemed equal to one Beast. This estimate has been made at my request by Mr. Thomas Spiller, of Widworthy, Yeoman, and Mr. John Osborn of Ilchester, Yeoman, in pursuance of the intention already announced to you by my letter of the 29th. April last, that, on the part of Mrs. Bernard the Lady of the Manor, I was about to make an apportionment of the several rights of Common of the respective occupiers, to prevent for the future the very unfair mode of Stocking the Commons, which has prevailed for many years past. It has been framed with the most strict attention to fairness and impartiality, and I hope it will meet with your approbation. The number of Sheep set down in this Estimate against each Estate will be considered for the future as the quantity which each occupier is entitled to turn out upon the Commons, and such means as the Law allows will be adopted for the future, to prevent that quantity being exceeded. I remain Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, OCCUPIERS ESTATES SHEEP John Denner, Woodhays, 160 Same, Shaugh, 90 Robert Hurford, Huggin's Week, 23 Same, Flood's Week, 7 Richard Burrough, Burrough's Week, 50 Same, Stocker's Week, 10 Same, Guppy's Week, 25 John Apling, Rolehays, 18 Same, Holwood, 5 Thomas Griffin Junr, Barn, 20 James Davey, Luppitt Mills, 10 Edward Chard, Pitt, 30 William Simmons, Pulman's, 20 Same, Gittisham Poor - Lands, 5 Same, Palmerhays, 10 William Burrough, Barber's 4 Same, Cross Tenement, 14 Same, Lincombe, 2 James Snell, Late Braddick's 2 Richard Eveleigh, Lomans, 15 John Moore, Red Door, and Ridlemapel, 50 Thomas Russell, Russell's Shelve, 14 Same, Burroughs Ground, 6 Joseph Burrough, Burrough's Shelve, 15 William Drew, Barnfield Corner, 20 Thomas Moore, Dolish, 80 Jane Gater, Colehill, 8 William Holway, Goulds and Pen, 20 John Bishop, Town Tenement, 10 Richard Newberry, Calways 55 Same, Part of Town, 5 Alice Moore, Combeshead, 25 William Wright, Hoskyn's Overday, 20 William Baker, Lott's Overday, 15 Thomas Griffin, Galpin's Overday, 25 Same, Gully Lane, 30 Same, Rugpath &c. 25 Peter Holway, Holway's Gully - Lane, 25 Same, Windwhistle Manor, 3 Same, Windwhistle Church - Land, 2 Clement Griffin, Griffin's Calways, 30 Henry Pratt, Stoneacre, 20 John Farmer, Windsor, 30 John Hurley, Moorlands, 40 George Bradly, Scotshays, 15 Joseph Battiscombe, Greenway, 60 Samuel Dimond, Sharcombe, 25 John Bishop, Hill End, 20 Peter Holway, Husk, 5 Thomas Griffin, Mathays, 20 Edward Burrough, Odell, 50 William Osborn, Notley's Odell, 50 Josias Warren, Spurtham, 80 Same, Warren's Odell, 8 Same, Snook's 2 John Bishop, Mohun's Ottery, 120 Samuel Summers, Pound, 40 Same, Jackshill, 3 Henry Bishop, White Hall, 80 John Moore, Sminhays, 20 William Bishop, Great Ford, 18 Same, Little Ford, 10 HARVEY, Printer, Bookbinder, Bookseller and Stationer, SIDMOUTH. N.B. By a Deed of Declaration dated 25th day of March 1931, deposited with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, it has been provided that section 193 (2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 shall apply to these Waste and Commons and the Ministry have notified the Devon County Council, Honiton R.D.Council, and The Luppitt Parish Council, also The Chief Constable of Devon of such deposit. signed. John Madge. Lord of the said Manor. ------------------------------------------------- Express & Echo Tuesday 30th November 1937. Removal of turf from the Common. Question of road repair. Luppitt Court Leet last evening recaptured the spirit of old times, when members of the jury lingered over their grog, enwreathed in the fragrance of tobacco smoke from long churchwardens pipes. The Leet was held in an old fashioned room at Luppitt. The Lord of the manor ( Mr. John Madge F.S.I.), Chard, took the head of the table and the members of the jury answered to their names as follows: Messrs. J.Crabb, A.E Summers, F.Bartlett, A.G.Reed, W.Stevens, A.Clapp, T.Wilson, C.N.Wright, J.Richards, T.Thorne, and F.Valentine. Mr J.Crabb was re-elected foreman. The Lord of the Manor, referring to a presentment made at the previous Court Leet with reference to turf having been removed from Luppitt Common and taken out of the parish, reported that, in accordance with instructions, he wrote to the Clerk of the County Council on the matter and on January 9th, after inspecting what had been done on the Common, interviewed the County Surveyor at Exeter and on January 22nd Mr. Crabb, Mr. Richards, Mr. Thorne members of the jury and himself met the Deputy County Surveyor and the District Surveyor at Luppitt Common, when it was admitted that the turf had been illegally cut and removed, and suggestions were made for compensation. He suggested that if the County Council would put several crossings to the fields from the road in satisfactory condition and pay the sum of £5 compensation as the value of the turf removed, the matter might be settled, as he would hand over the £5 to the Luppitt Coronation Fund. As an alternative, he asked the surveyors to inspect the short piece of road across the Common, joining up the Luppitt road with the Coombeshead - Overday - road, and which had been the subject of complaint for many years. The surveyors inspected the road, and he (the Lord of the Manor)explained to them the old question of the liability to repair was discussed by the Court Leet in 1932 when he wrote to the Honiton Rural District Council drawing attention to its deplorable condition. The surveyor to the latter authority (Mr. W.North) replied that it was not a scheduled road, but he considered it a pity something could not be done to it, as it was a very useful road. Nothing was done to the road, and in 1933 he again wrote Mr. North offering to find the necessary stone for metalling the road and pay £5 towards the cost of labour if the local authority would roll in the stone and do the necessary surfacing. He received a reply that the Honiton Rural Council decided not to take any action in the matter. In 1934 Mr. Ewins, a member of the Honiton Rural Council, brought the question before the authority, but they refused to accept any liability for the repair of the road. The Lord of the Manor said he had hoped that some good result would have come of their interview with the Deputy County Surveyor and it was very disappointing to receive from the Clerk to the Honiton Rural Council a letter that they must put the road in repair themselves to the satisfaction of the County Surveyor before the County Council would take it over. This was all the more disappointing as in their original application in 1932 it was definitely stated that they only wanted to help to put the road in repair, and they did not ask the Council to incur the liability of taking it over. This piece of road was a public highway for all classes of traffic, and was not used for any private owner or occupier's purpose, and it was difficult to see why it should not be kept in repair as other public highways were. Farmers' Difficulties. In a discussion it was stated that the removal of turf made it impossible for some of the farmers to get to their fields, and the question was asked what would have happened had the commoners taken turf from the County Council. In reply to a question, the Lord of the Manor said they thought the County Council were liable for the action of their servants if they took away the turf. Mr. Richards pointed out that the best of the turf was taken away. Mr. Richards reminded the court of the use motor lorries made of this road, and it was suggested that if it were made up, it would be a short cut to many farms, and by diverting traffic, would save the wear and tear on the road below. Mr. Bartlett: If we pay motor taxes, why should we pay for the making up of the road?. Mr. Richards: There are 37 motor cars in Luppitt. On the motion of the foreman of the jury, it was decided to write again to the County Council on the matter. Lorries Break Down Gates. The repair of gates was also a subject of discussion, and it was stated that lorry drivers did not stop when they came to certain gates and driving against them, often broke them. It was decided to suggest to the County Council that the gates leading to Messhayes and also to Budgetts, be repaired, but that all other gates be not maintained. ----------------------------------- Summary of Common Rights 1. John Chatterton Price, Lower Shaugh Farm, Owner. To graze 70 sheep (5 sheep = 1 beast), over the whole and over C.L.41,45 Attached to Lower Shaugh Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 2. David Allan Ridgway and Marie Ridgway, Ford Farm, Monkton as owners. To graze 28 sheep or 6 bullocks over the whole and over C.L.41,43,44,45. To cut bracken over the whole. Attached to Ford Farm, Monkton, Luppitt. Registration final. 3. Mrs Gladys May Hooper, Higher Wick Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 50 sheep or 10 beasts over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Higher Wick Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 4. Archibald Leonard Drew,Smithenhayes Farm, Beacon, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 20 sheep or 4 beasts and to take stone and bracken over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44. Attached to Smithenhayes Farm, Beacon, Luppitt.Registration final. 5. Albert Meade, Newcott Barton, Hemyock as owner. to graze 25 sheep and to cut bracken over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44. Attached to Gulleyhayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 6. Elliott Wilder Herries Clarke, Whitehall Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 17 beasts or 25 sheep and to cut bracken over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44, 45. Attached to Whitehall Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 7. Gilbert Clapp, Matthayes Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 25 sheep over the whole and over C.L. 41. Attached to Matthayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 8. Arthur Hubert Salter, Colehill Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 20 sheep and to cut bracken, furze, turf and wood and to take gravel over the whole and C.L.41,43. Attached to Colehill Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 9. Arthur Hubert Salter, Colehill Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 2 sheep and to cut bracken, furze, turf and wood and to take gravel over the whole and over C.L. 41, 43. Attached to Lovers Nest, Luppitt. Registration final. 10. Arthur Hubert Salter, Colehill Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 10 sheep and to cut bracken, furze, turf and wood and to take gravel over the whole and over C.L.41, 43. Attached to Whites Plot, Luppitt. Registration final. 11. Arthur Hubert Salter, Colehill Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 3 sheep and to cut bracken, furze, turf and wood and to take gravel over the whole and over C.L.41, 43. Attached to Wind Whistle,Church Lane, Luppitt. Registration not final. 12. Eli Loverigde, Goulds Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 20 sheep. Turbary over the whole and over C.L. 41. Attached to Goulds Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 13. Patrick Hugh Wyatt, Odle Farm, Upottery, as tenant. To graze 50 sheep and to cut bracken over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Odle Farm, Upottery, Parish of Luppitt. Registration final. 14. Sampson Bros. Budgells Farm, Upottery, as owners. To graze 50 sheep and to cut bracken over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Budgells Farm, Upottery, Parish of Luppitt. Registration final. 15. Noel Frederick Augustus Page - Turner, Woodhayes Farm, as owner. To graze 160 sheep or 32 head of cattle and to cut bracken and to take stone over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44, 45. Attached to Woodhayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 16. Albert Clapp, Meshayes Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 20 sheep over the whole and over C.L. 41. Attached to Meshayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 17. Charles William Crabb, Calhayes Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 30 sheep and to cut bracken, wood and turf and to take stone and sand over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Calhayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 18. Samuel Clifford Ewins, Newhouse Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 35 sheep and to cut bracken and furze and to dig stone and sand over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Newhouse Farm and Scotshayes, Luppitt. Registration final. 19. William John Warren, Hamyock Place, Monument, Wellington, Somerset as owner and Frank Griffin, Fairview, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 20 sheep and to cut bracken, furze and wood and to dig stone and sand over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Fairview Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 20. Frederick Ralph Rosewell, Dolish Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 80 sheep or 16 cows over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Dolish Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 21. Miss Prudence Annie Blackmore, The Firs, New Street, Honiton, as owner. To cut bracken and to take sand, stone and gravel and to graze 2 beasts or 10 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Palmerhayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 22. Miss Prudence Annie Blackmore, The Firs, New Street, Honiton, as owner. To cut bracken and to take sand, stone and gravel and to graze 4 beasts or 18 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Rollishayes Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 23. Sidney Frank Valentine, Stockers Farm, Luppitt, as owner. Turbary, Estovers and to take stone, sand and gravel and to graze 2 cows or 14 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Stockers Farm and Lincombe, Luppitt. Registration final. 24. Thomas Edgar Thorne, Moorlands Farm, Luppitt. Estovers, Piscary and to take stones and earth and to graze 40 sheep or 14 beasts over the whole and over C.L.41,45. Attached to Moorlands Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 25. Brian Jeffrey Crabb, Windsor Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. Turbary, Estovers and to take stone and sand and to graze 25 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Land at Windsor Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 26. Nellie Blackmore, Wick Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 23 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44. Attached to Huggins Farm, Luppitt.Registration final. 27. Thomas John Wilson, Shelf Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. Turbary, Estovers and to graze 15 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Shelf Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 28. Thomas John Wilson, Shelf Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 25 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Sharcombe Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 29. David John Doble and Susanne Mary Doble, Shelves Farm, Luppitt, as tenants. To take stone and sand and to cut wood, bracken and turf and to graze 14 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Shelves Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 30. Hugo Gordon Gantlett, Hillend Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To take stone and sand and to cut wood, bracken and turf and to graze 20 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Hillend Fram, Luppitt. Registration final. 31. Reginald Carter, Snooks Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To take stones and to cut fuel and to graze 2 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Snooks Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 32. Thomas Dampier, Red Doors Farm, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 50 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Red Doors Farm and Ridlemapel etc. Registration final. 33. George Rosewell, Franklyns Farm, Beacon, Luppitt, as owner. To graze 17 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Franklyns Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 34. Lloyd Desmond George Warren, Mount Stephen Farm, Luppitt, as tenant. To graze 60 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Land at Mount Stephen Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 36. Joan Margaret Evelyn Ahrens, Lower Wick Farm, Wick, Luppitt, as owner. Turbary, piscary, shooting and to take sand, gravel and soil and to cut bracken and trees and to graze 7 cows and 25 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41, 43, 44. Attached to Land at Lower Wick Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 37. Bryan Alfred Harris, 62 New Street, Honiton and Ernest John Hooper, 99 High Street, Honiton as tenants. Estovers, turbary and to take stone and sand and to graze 20 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to land comprising O.S.No : 234,273,270 and 236, Luppitt. Registration final. 38. Thomas Edgar Thorne, Moorlands Farm, Luppitt and John Sage, Lower Shelvin Farm, Beacon, Luppitt as Trustees. To cut Bracken, furze, turf and wood and to take gravel and to graze 5 sheep over the wholr and over C.L.41, 43. Attached to Windwhistle, Luppitt. Registration not final. 39. Raymond Robert Pulman, Littletown Farm, Luppitt as owner. Estovers, turbary, pannage and to take stone and sand and to graze 15 sheep or bullocks over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to Littletown Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 40. Arthur John Batten, Shaugh Farm, Luppitt as owner. To graze 90 sheep over the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to land at Shaugh Farm, Luppitt. Registration final. 46. Michael Patrick Riland Renny, Pound Farm, Luppitt as owner. To graze 40 sheepover the whole and over C.L.41. Attached to land at Pound Farm comprising: O.S. Nos: 307,308,310,311,312,314,338,339,341,342,344,346,348,350,351,353, 356,360,376,377,378,380,381,382,405,997 and 998. The registered rights of Common as appurtenant to parcels Nos: 404, 383, 384 and 379 were extinguished on 1st September 1978. Dumpdon Hill Unit No C.L.42