1848 Whites directory Little Waltham
WALTHAM, (LITTLE) a pleasant village on the east side of the river Chelmer, and on the Braintree road, 4 miles N. of Chelmsford,
has in its parish 690 souls, and 2,209A. of fertile land, including 118A. ofwood. The village is on a gentle slope, and adjoining it are some houses in GreatWaltham parish. About nine years ago, a neat iron bridge was erected here, in lieu of an oldwooden one, commonly called Wingford Bridge. J. J. Tufnell, and M. W. Bird, Esqrs. , own a large portion of the soil, and the latter has a neat mansion here, on the south side of the village. The estates called Powers, Sheep- cotes, Walkfares, Boycroft, Blastard’s-fee, Stonage, &c , are held by various owners, and some of them were formerly called manors. The Church (St. Martin,) is an ancient fabric, mostly in the Norman style.
It consists of a small nave, chancel and porch, with an embattled tower at the west end, containing five bells. It is kept in good repair, and the font and altar-piece are of modern workmanship. The south and east windows are insertions of the time of Edward II. or III. , and contain some remains of stained glass. The porch is in the Tudor style, but the arch, opening into the church, is Norman, and has recently been restored. The tower has been raised a story, and buttresses added. The rectory, valued in K.B. at £11 . 10s. , and in 1831, at £611, is in the gift of T.L. Hodges, Esq. , and is now en- joyed by the Rev. Thos. Fisher, M.A., who has 124. of glebe, and a good residence. The tithes were commuted in 1839, for £673. 12s. 6d.
good residence. The tithes were commuted in 1839, for £673. 12s. 6d. per annum. Here is an Independent Chapel, built in 1808, at the cost of £800. Attached to it is a school, supported by subscription.
Poole’s Charity :- Channel’s Farm, which comprises 129A, IR. 11P. of land, in Little Waltham, Springfield, and Broomfield, was vested in trust for superstitious and charitable uses, in this parish, as early as the reign of Edward III. , but was seized by the Crown, in the reign of Henry VIII., under the statute for the suppression of Chantries. In 1553, it was granted to Richard. Chammond and Rodger Prideaux, who sold it to Roger Poole, who, in 1558, conveyed it to feoffees, in trust, for the support of the parish church, and the performance of pious uses and works of charity. It was conveyed to new trustees, in 1833, and is now let for £105 per annum. Belonging to the same trust, are a cottage and 34. 3R. 37P. of land, called Hulman’s, let for £9.5s., which used to be received by the parish clerk. The trustees purchased, some years ago, a house and granary, the former of which is occupied by paupers, and the latter is let for £2.10s. The rents are applied, by the trustees, in the repairs of the church, the maintenance of schools, the payment of £5 a year to the parish clerk, &c. They contribute one-fourth towards the repairs of Wingford Bridge. The master of the Boys’ School teaches about 40 frée- scholars, and is allowed ayearly salary of £26, and the free use of a small house, rented by the trustees. The mistress of the Girls’ School, teaches about thesamenumber offree- scholars, andhas ayearly salary of £18, andthe free use of ahouse, which was built by the parish. The scholars are provided with books by the feoffees, to whom the rector is treasurer.
John Alleyn, in 1660, left £500 to be laid out inland, and the yearly proceeds to be applied in apprenticing poor children of this parish, or for want of such, in repairing the church and chancel. The land purchased, comprises 64. 38. 15p. in Broxted and Takeley, now let for £54 per annum, which is applied in apprenticing poor boys with premiums of about £15 each. This charityhas been long vested with the feoffees ofPoole’s Charity.
LITTLE WALTHAM.
Allen Henry, vict. Bell Inn
Ardley Wm. , veterinary surgeon
Baker Jno. , schoolmaster
Bird Maurice Wm. , Esq. Pratt’s Farm
Burton Wm. , shoemaker
Collins John, saddler, &c.
Cooper Mrs. schoolmistress
Barrett Thos, watchmaker, Blastard hill
Doe Thomas, baker, &c.
Fisher Rev. Thos. , M.A., Rectory
French Wm. , tea dlr. , & Mrs., school
Fuller Mr. Samuel
Furlong Josiah , painter, plumber, &c.
Grant Thos. , relieving officer
Gooch Robt. , vict. , White Hart Inn
Harris Sarah , blacksmith
Hicks Rev. Jonathan (Independent)
Holland John, tailor
Hutchinson John, surgeon
Joslin William , cooper
Joscelyne Frederick, coal dealer
Lewis James, shopkeeper
Matthews Joseph, grocer, draper , & ironmonger
Millbank Jno. beerhs. & shopkeeper
Sams Ann, shopkeeper, Blastard hill
Smith Abraham, drill owner
Skinner Geo. , shoemaker
Soper Henry , Esq. , Lodge
Sorrell Henry, butcher
Taylor Chas. , wheelwright
FARMERS. (* are Owners.)
Campen Jas ., Channels
*Darby John, Sheepcotes
Hammond Edw. , New Lodge
Lewin Robert, Allsteads
Mallett Joshua, ( and miller )
Poole James, Rolphs
Smith Samuel, Stonage
*Surry James, Peverells
*Wells Joseph,(maltster,) Woodhouse
CARRIERS, John Luckling & Thomas Sams, to Chelmsford, &c. daily
POST OFFICE at Joseph Matthews’.
Letters via Chelmsford, daily.