Compton
Compton lies nine miles northeast of Newbury. There were two villages in the parish: East and West Compton. The soil is chalk and flint. More than half the land was arable, just over a quarter permanent grass, and a small amount woodland.
Further reading
Wordie, R. (ed.), ‘Enclosure In Berkshire, 1485-1885’ (Reading, 2000) pp.48-49.
Acreage: | 3363 | |
Population | 1801: | 488 |
1831: | 554 | |
1861: | 590 |
OS Map Grid Ref(s): 21, 27
Compton (1814 (West Compton)) - Ref: Q/RDC/79A [ View Image(s) ] [ Search Awards Index ]
Compton (1814 (West Compton)) - Ref: Q/RDC/79B [ View Image(s) ] [ Search Awards Index ]