Occupiers of Radway: 1524 – 1956

by Rowena Bradnam | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Radway

This is an area rather that a single dwelling or property.  Radway is derived from Rad, Old English for grass or herbage, and Waie Old English for track or way; so it is the way to the grass feeding land, or Haldon Common where there was common pasture. 16th...

Occupiers of Venn: 1249 – 1939

by Rowena Bradnam | Jul 19, 2019 | Places, Venn Farm

Venn was probably a family holding when Bishop Leofric received Tainton/Radway from King Edward. 13th Century 1249          The Bishop’s Records show that Walter le Thailleur held Venn for one fifth of a Knight’s fee. 14th...