Hempstead

Hempstead 1848 Whites DirectoryHEMPSTEAD, or Hemsted, a large straggling village, 7 miles E. of Saffron Walden, and 6 miles N. by E. ofThaxted, has in its parish 798 souls, and 3567A. of land, including Hempstead Wood, Smith Green, Cabbage End, Gallows End, and many scattered farm- houses, &c. At Domesday Survey, it was held by … Read more