Brandreth

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Research by Joan West

Brandreth is a house on the west side of Lacey Green, Main Road. It is one of the houses built in the 1900's between the two entrances to Church Lane.

Before 1823 it was part of the Common of Princes Risborough. Click Princes Risborough Common to see two maps.

The first map shows the full area of Princes Risborough Common.

The map below that shows the changes made in 1823 when the Enclosures of Princes Risborough took place. The area coloured pale orange denotes Stocken Farm

In 1823 the land on which Brandreth was built was allocated to Stocken Farm, then owned by Lord George Henry Cavendish and let to Ann Dell (click Thomas Dell snr & Ann Dell)

However a road was to be constructed cutting through this area which was to become the Main Road, Lacey Green

Barrie & Anthea Edwards moved to Brandreth ? click Barrie & Anthea Edwards for more

Anthea Edwards was the Akela for the Lacey Green Cubs (Cubs & Scouts) when it was formed in 1978

Barrie Edwards reported on behalf of Lacey Green Sports and Social Club for Hallmark 3 times in the late 1980s

Hallmark June 1988. Planning Application for demolition of existing garage. Single storey side and rear extension to form garage and additional living space at Brandreth, Main Road.