DIRECTORY &
TOPOGRAPHY
OF THE TOWN OF CREWKERNE.
“ in all places, where there are objects
worthy of detail or observation, there should be a short printed Directory, for
the use of the stranger.” Dr.Johnson.
Is
a parish and market town in the hundred of its name, which is derived from a
Saxon word, signifying the Cottage on the Cross, it is 10 miles S.W. by S. from
Ilchester and 132 W.S.W. from London.; within these last few years it is
considerably improved, a handsome building, Stuckey’s bank, a National School,
and other new houses have been added, and more are in progress. It is a
compact, well-built place, reposing in a valley, sheltered on all sides by
verdant and richly cultivated hills; from these eminences the varied prospects
that meet the eye are delightful and beautiful in the extreme; on Rana Hill,
westward of Crewkerne, there formerly stood an ancient chapel, which contained
the bones of St. Ranus; and at Haselbury, a celebrated recluse, named Wulfric,
led a life of penance and great abstinence, inhabiting a small cave, and
clothing himself in a raiment of finely wrought iron; he was visited by many
distinguished personages of that time, amongst whom were Henry I. and Stephen.
The church, which is cruciform, is of great beauty, its fine gothic
proportions, with its elaborately wrought window-frames, and a handsome tower
rising from the centre are beautifully detailed, part of the building is
surrounded by lofty trees which add considerably to its effect;the living is a perpetual
curacy in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Winchester; there are also
chapels for Baptists and Wesleyans. A grammar-school is established here which
is very ably conducted; the manufactures are principally girth web, hemp and
tow spinning, and rope and twine making,which are carried on to a considerably
extent, and employ a great number of hands, a literary and scientific
institution has lately been established here with apparent benefit and success;
The market-days are Saturdays, and there are great Spring markets for sheep,
lambs, &c. in April and May; a fair is held annually on the first of
September. In the neighbourhood of the town is Hinton House, the seat of the
Earl Poulett, and near the church were formerly the remains of an abbey, but they
have been lately removed and a modern building is now erected on its site. At
the census taken in 1841, the population of
Crewkerne amounted to 4414.
Post-office,
East street. Post Master,
John
Budge. Letters are delivered daily, from London, Bristol, Birmingham, and the
north, at 8 a.m. From Bridport, Beaminster and the East at 9 a.m. From Bridport and Beaminster, at 5 30 p.m.
Despatches
for Bridport and Beaminster at 7 a.m.; for Bridport, Beaminster, and the
east at 4 30 p.m., and for London, Bristol, Birmingham, and the north at 5 20
p.m. Box closes for Bridport, Beaminster, and the east at 4 20 p.m., and for
London, Bristol, Birmingham, and the North at 4 40 p.m., but letters may be
posted by affixing an additional stamp until within 5 minutes of the
despatches.
Money Orders are granted and paid daily (
Sundays excepted ) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nobility, Gentry, & Clergy.
Ayre
Rev. Joseph Watson, Parsonage
Baker
Mrs. Rose, Abbey street
Berry
William, Abbey street
Blanchard
Miss, Gouldsbrook terr
Bridge
John, Henley house
Burnard
Mrs. Sheep market street
Caddle
Rev. Henry, Wayford
Conron
Miss, Sheep market street
Copp
Mrs. Frances Maria, Gouldsbrook
terrace
Cross
Rev. Joseph, Merriott
Donesthorpe
Mrs. East street
Dummett
Wm. East street
Dummett
Wm. H. Sheep market st
Dusantoy
Rev. Fredk. Haselbury
Hoskins
Rev. Hen. North Perrott
Hoskins
Thos. Haselbury Plucknet
Hoskins
Wm. North Perrott house
Hugill
Rev. John, Church lane
Lowman
Mrs. Clapton court
Newbury
Rev. Thos. Hinton St. George
Palmer
Mrs. Elizb. & Miss Elizb. Oxen
lane
Palmer
Mrs. Gouldsbrook terr
Pearce
Rev. J.Standen, Chapel House
Penny
Rev. Chas. Abbey street
Perkins
Misses, Misterton house
Poulett
Rt. Hon. Earl of, Hinton house
Sparks
Isaac J. Rose cottage
Symes
Rear Adm. Joseph, Sheep market street
Templeman
Rev. Alex. Lopen
Auctioneers and Appraisers.
Patch
John, Abbey street
Perry
Henry, West street
Bakers.
Fry
Thomas, West street
Gibbs
Joseph, Sheep market street
Hitchcock
James, Hermitage st
Mills
Mary (& confectioner), Market
place
Morton
John, South street
Smith
Charles (& cornfactor), Gould’s
square
Wilce
John, South street
Banks.
Stuckey’s
Banking Company, Sheep market street; manager, Loveridge Chas. Warre;
draw upon Robarts, Curtis, and Co., London
Savings
Bank, Sheep market st; agent, Young John
Basket Makers.
Holt
Henry, North street
Webb
John, Hermitage street
Beer Retailers.
Collard
James, West street
Connock
John, East street
Hurtnole
John, Hermitage street
Osborn
Samuel, West street
Palmer
Joseph, South street
Parker
Henry, Gould’s square
Pitcher
Charles, North street
Raison
James, West street
Scriven
William, West street
Webber
William, Vinney bridge
Young
Robt. South street
Blacksmiths.
Blake
Chas. Wm. East street
Boufield
Thomas, East street
Clift
John, Abbey street
Collard
James, West street
Davis
Edwd. Sheep market street
Davis
Henry, West street
Fry
Thomas, West street
Hayward
Giles, East street
Newbery
James, Hermitage street
Booksellers, Bookbinders, Stationers, & Printers.
Clark
Thos, Fred. Sheep market street
Pulman
George, Market place
Boot & Shoe Makers.
Bishop
George, Church street
Bargery
Benj. Tower hill
Bargery
Thomas, South street
Bragg
William, West street
Chard
Charles, West street
Fone
John, Hermitage street
Delamont
Joseph, Hermitage st
Lacey
William, South street
Newick
George, Sheepmarket st
Pitman
Joseph, Gould’s square
Scriven
William, West street
Slade
William, Gould’s square
Webber
William, South street
Brewers & Maltsters.
Budge
Edwd. & Standfield William Thos. & Co. Hermitage Brewery
Jolliffe
Geo. Hilborne & Norman J. Evomy,
Crewkerne brewery
Cabinet Makers.
Bishop
Eli, Sheep market street
Bishop
John, Gould’s Barton
Male
Charles, West street
Perry
Henry, West street
Rapson
James, South street
Stembridge
Thomas, Church st
Carpenters.
Bishop
John, Gouldsbrook terrace
Hayward
Giles, East street
Patridge
Moses, Hermitage street
Peach
Henry, Hermitage street
Perry
Henry, West street
Rapson
James, South street
Slade
Thomas, Market place
Chemists and Druggists.
Galpin
Walter, Market place
Pearce
Joseph, Sheep market st
Chimney Sweepers.
Hunt
John, Hermitage street
Hunt
William, Hermitage street
Pattimore
Peter, West street
China, Glass, &c. Dealers.
Jefferies
Christiana, Market place
Towt
Sarah, Sheepmarket street
Coopers.
Bartlett
William, Tower hill
Leach
Robt. Tower hill
Palmer
Joseph, Sheepmarket st
Curriers.
Adam
John, Gould’s square
Turner
William, Cornhill
Fire & Life Assurance Agents.
Atlas
( F.&L.) Templeman and Son, Church
street
Clerical,
Medical, & General ( L.), Galpin Walter,
Market place
Great
Britain ( L.), Hodge Edwd. Sheep
market street
London
and Provincial Law ( L.), Sparks Wm. John,
East street
Merchants
& Tradesman’s ( L.), Foss Lewis,
Sheep market street
Norwich
Union ( F. & L.), Perry Robert,
Sheep market street
Phoenix
( F.), Patch John, Abbey street
Standard
( L.), Pulman George, Market place
Star
( F.and L.), Clarke Sealy, Crewkerne
Sun
( F. and L.), Young John, Sheepmarket
street
West
of England ( F. and L.), Bicknell Wm. Cox,
Market pl
Flax and Tow Spinners.
Mathews
Thomas, and Mathews Thomas, jun.
Popels Well
Row
John Wall, North street
Girth Web Maufacturers.
Bird
Robert, South street
Holman
Henry, Vinney bridge
Lye
William, Haselbury
Mathews
Thomas, and Mathews Thomas, jun. ( and hair seating and curled hair
manufacturers), Market place &
Popel’s well
Pitt
Thomas, Haselbury
Grocers and Tea Dealers.
Budge
John, East street
Ewens
Wm. Sheepmarket street
Galpin
Walter, Market place
Horsey
John, Market place
Pearce
Joseph, Sheepmarket street
Young
John, Sheepmarket street
Grocery and Sundries— Dealers in.
Eyres
James, East street
Fry
Thomas, West street
Hebditch
William, Market place
Holman
Henry, Vinney bridge
Holman
John, North street
Marsh
John, Market place
Miller
Charles, North street
Lacey
Wm. South street
Munford
James, South street
Munford
John, Market place
Munford
Robert, Vinney bridge
Palmer
Joseph, Sheepmarket st
Pearce
Thomas, North street
Raison
James, West street
Scriven
William, West street
Smith
Charles, Gould’s square
Smith
Christopher, West street
Stembridge
Francis, North street
Wilce
John, South street
Hair Cutters.
Howe
Samuel, Church street
Norman
Thos. Sheepmarket street
Symonds
George, North street
Inns and Public Houses.
Antelope, North st. Gusney John
Cross Keys, West street, Davis Henry
Five Bells, Church la. Brooks John
George Hotel, (commercial and posting),
Market place, Marsh William
King’s Arms, Market pl Taylor Thomas
Nag’s Head, Market place, Wilce William
Red Lion, Sheepmarket st. Sprake William
Swan, Church street, Corner Richard
White Hart, East street, Stembridge Charles
White Lion, Hermitage street, Delamont Joseph
Ironfounder.
Hayward
Giles ( and agricultural implement manufactr), East st
Ironmongers.
Ewens
Wm. Sheepmarket street
Towt
Sarah, Sheepmarket street
Young
John, Sheepmarket street
Linen
and Woollen Drapers.
Bicknell
Wm.Cox, Market place
Brown
Edward, Market place
Foss
Lewis, Sheepmarket street
Hodge
Edwd. Sheepmarket street
Palmer
Thomas, Abbey street
Pendered
John, East street
Millers.
Brice
Charles, Dinnington mills
Farnham
Robt. Clapton mills
Fowler Thomas,
Haymoor mills
French
Josiah, Merriot Mills
Gibbs
Joseph, New place mills
Ireland
John, Bury mills
Manley
John, Hewish mills
Patch
William, Bob mills
Read
Joseph, Lopen mills
Read
Richard, Merriot mills
Slade
John, North perrot mills
Stembridge
Thos. Misterton
Tucker
Robt.C. Clapton mills
Milliners and Dressmakers.
March
Elizabeth, North street
Shephard
Sarah, North street
Slade
Elizabeth, & Hutchings Mary Ann,
Gould’s barton
Stoodley
and Rapson, West street
Toleman
Sarah, East street
Nursery and Seedsman.
Chard
James, Haselbury
Webber
William, Market place
Painters.
Howe
Geo. (& gilder) Church st
Hutchings
John, Church street
Plasterers and Tilers.
Hillard
Charles ( plasterer only) , East
street
Munford
John, Market place
Taylor
Thomas, Market place
Plumbers and Glaziers.
Munford
Jas. (& painter) South st
Munford
Thomas, East street
Priddle
Samuel, South street
Toleman
John (& painter) East st
Rope & Twine Manufacturers.
England
George, Haselbury
Withey
George, & Smith George, North
Perrot
Saddle and Harness Makers.
Clarke
Sealey, Crewkerne
Plowman
Edwd. Sheepmarket pl
Plowman
Robt. Market place
Podger
Edwin, South street
Willis
William, East street
Sail and Cloth Manufacturers.
Ford
Isaac, West Chinnock
Genge
& Lovibond, East Chinnock
Hayward
Richd. & Sons, West Chinnock
Randall
& Son, East Chinnock
Row
John Wall, North street
Templeman
Thomas, Lopen
Schools.
Bull
Charles, West street
Dawes
Sophia (boarding), South st
Dodge
Christiana, Church street
Grammar, Abbey st. (& boarding), Head master, Penney, Rev. Chas. m.a.; Second master, Sandiland, Rev. Percival R.; Third master, Howe, Thos. A. French & German master, De Witt Monsieur
Infant, West street; mistress, Willis Jane G.
Jolliffe
Maria & Christiana, Sheepmarket
street
Martin
Henry, Gouldsbrook terr
National, West street; master, Hiorns Thomas David; mistress, Bramwell Catherine
Solicitors.
Hussey
John, Abbey house
Jolliffe
Jas. Hare, Sheepmarket st
Lowman
Robert, Abbey street
Sparks
Wm. & John, East street
Templeman
John, Merriott
Templeman
John Marsh, & Templeman Jno. Marsh, jun.
Church street
Tidcombe
John James, East st
Stay
Makers.
Bull
Ann, West street
March
Sarah, Church street
Slade
Fanny, Abbey street
Stone Masons.
Bull
Humphrey, West street
Lye
Thomas, Ashlands
Lye
William, Gould’s square
Straw Hat Makers.
Gange
Christiana, Hermitage st
Stembridge
Phillis, Sheepmarket st
Turner
Sophia, Cornhill street
Surgeons.
Bowdage
Emanuel, Abbey street
Jolliffe
Geo. Hillborne, Market pl
Jolliffe
George Slade, Market pl
Morse
Arthur Chas. Church street
Webber
John, Market place
Wells
George Fredk. East street
Wills
Joseph, East street
Tailors.
Bicknell
Wm. Cox, & Martin Charles (& general outfitters), Market place
Clift
Benjamin, Gould’s square
Eyres
James, East street
Haggett
John, West street
Holman
Edward, Tower hill
Hutchings
Edward, Church street
March
Thos. Taylor, Church st
Moon
Thomas, Market place
Pitman
John, Church path
Swaffield
Henry, South street
Turners—Wood.
March
John, North street
March
Richard, East street
Watch & Clock Makers.
Clarke
Thos. Fredk. Sheepmarket street
Pearce
John, Market place
Wheelwrights.
Collard
James, West street
Davis
Henry, West street
Hayward
Giles, East street
Pitman
James, Tower hill
Slade
Thomas, Market place
Wine and Spirit Merchants.
Galpin
Walter, Market place
Kite
James, Church street
Wire Sieve Makers.
Paull
Henry, South street
Paull
Thomas, South street
Miscellaneous.
Architect, Allen James Mountford, Crewkerne
Berlin Wool
Repository, Turner
Elizabeth, Sheepmarket street
Brick and Tile
Maker, Plowman
Edward, North street
Butcher, Symonds Hugh, West
st
Coach Builder, Standfield George, West street
Land Surveyors, Guy and Stubbs Hinton St. George
Professor of Music,
Summerhayes
John, Popels Well
Provision Merchant,
Ewens Wm.
Daniel, Gouldsbrook terrace
Sacking and Sack
Manufacturers, Rendall
Henry, Haselbury
Veterinary Surgeon,
Blake Chas.
William, East street
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Law and Public Officers.
Hussey
John, clerk to the commissioners
of the Crewkerne turnpike roads, Abbey house.
Male
Charles, town crier, West street.
Perry
William, surveyor of roads, West street.
Sparks
William, clerk to the trustees of
the Crewkerne grammar school, and the new alms houses, East street.
Templeman
John Marsh, treasurer to the
commissioners of the Crewkerne turnpike roads, Church street.
Webber
John, registrar of births,
deaths, marriages, Market place.
public buildings, offices, &c.
Alms Houses,West street, for aged people
of both sexes.
County Court, Town hall, Market place; judge, John Monson Carrow; clerk, Edward Lovell; assistant
clerk, John
Sparks; high bailiff, Edward Charles Coles; assistant bailiff, John Lowman.
Engine House, East street. Keys at the
agents for the various fire offices.
Gas Works,Gas lane; manager, John Toleman, East street.
Inland Revenu
Officer,Swan
Inn, Church street; officer, Edwin Restarick
Scientific and
Literary Institution,Town hall; treasurer, William Thomas Standfield; secretary, Joseph Pearce.
Stamp Office,Market place; sub distributor, Walter Galpin.
Town Hall,Market place; keeper, William Sparks.
coaches—to
Bridport.Royal Mail, from the George hotel, daily, at 4
30 p.m.
Taunton. Royal Mail, from the George hotel, daily, at 9
30 a.m. and Prince Albert, daily from the same inn, at
12 30 p.m.
Weymouth. Prince Albert, from the George inn, daily, at 4 30
p.m.
waggons—to
Bridport and Bristol.Ford & Co., from the Swan inn, Tues. Thurs. and
Sat. at 9 a.m.
Chard.Ford & Co., Mon. Thurs. & Sat. at 9 a.m.
London, Bristol,and all parts. Crocker, from the white Hart, and Ford & Co., from Swann inn, both daily.
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