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Loughton, Essex: A brief account of the Manor and Parish

By William Chapman Waller
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A concise local history traces the parish's development from its Anglo-Saxon origins through medieval records, using charters and Domesday entries to identify multiple manorial holdings, land boundaries, and ecclesiastical associations. It examines how successive grants, purchases, and subtenancies produced a patchwork of fields, meads, lanes, and woods, illustrated by surviving place-names and smallholdings. Detailed attention is given to a long-disputed lord's wood, showing shared rights, sales, and legal settlements among religious houses and tenants. The account concludes by noting later transfers of estate rights and the persistence of historical names in the modern landscape.

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William Chapman Waller

William Chapman Waller was an English author known for his historical and local studies. His notable work, "Loughton, Essex: A brief account of the Manor and Parish," provides insights into the history and development of Loughton, a town in Essex. Through his writing, Waller contributed to the understanding of local heritage and the significance of place in English history. His work reflects a dedication to documenting the cultural and historical narratives of specific locales, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Essex.

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