Higham Old Hall, Higham

Higham Old Hall, Higham
Higham Old Hall, Higham
Higham Old Hall, Higham
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304313
Reference identifier
ENE-N16-D42-1-1
Title
Higham Old Hall, Higham
Place
Higham, Nelson
General notes
Higham Hall, built in 1327, where the Halmote Court was held twice a year, in April and October. The De Lacy’s would send a representative from Clitheroe Castle to receive payment from the leaseholders in the Pendle Forest. The farmers would pay a rent of a few shillings, whilst the cottagers would pay 1d as the Duke’s rent. The records also show records of disputes about boundaries, changes of ownership, and fines for breaking hedges, blocking up roads and leaving gates open.

A jury would be summoned to consider cases of property transfers. If rent was in arrears, fines would be imposed, and there was a gaol at Higham House, one the oldest buildings still standing in the village.

Higham Hall was found to be unsuitable for the court around the middle of the 19th Century, so it was transferred to the Four Alls Inn. The Halmote Court, though shorn of its old powers, continued to be held in Higham until the early 20th century.

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Year of image
Early 20th Century
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