WHAT STARTED THE ENCLOSURE OF NORTH CRAWLEY
Northampton Mercury 15th April 1771
On Friday last at the Parsonage House, North Crawley Bucks in the 83rd year of his age, The Rev. Charles Cole, clerk where he resided as Rector 54 years, exemplary in every religious and social duty.
Thomas & Richard Lowndes
Letter from Thomas Lowndes dated 29th December 1771 to Richard Lowndes.
Parliamentary Proceedings
1st Reading of the Bill in The House of Commons 11th February 1772.
A Bill intitled, An act for dividing and enclosing the Open Common Fields, Meadows and Waste Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of North Crawley, in the County of Bucks to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
2nd Reading of the Bill in The House of Commons 17th February 1772
Ordered that the said Bill be committed to the consideration of the Lords, their Lordships, or any five of them to meet tomorrow at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, in the Princes Lodgings, near the House of Peers and to adjourn as they please.
(Among those present Lord Trevor of Bromham)
The Lords had the question put, whether this Bill with the amendments shall pass?
It was resolved in the affirmative.
1773 Commissioners were appointed under an order bearing the seal of Lord Carrington.