Field called Hillocks

This field had been part of the Common of Princes Risborough, which had become owned by John Grubb in 1823. In 1889 the part that became this field was sold to William Saunders by Josephine Irvine, who was mortgagee over the whole area for John Cheshire of Windmill Farm, who was trying to buy it. Josephine sold it to William Saunders by Power of Sale by mortgagee At that time William Saunders was renting New House Farm at Denner Hill.

In 1911 he bought by auction, Stocken Farm, and from then on Hillocks effectively became part of Stocken Farm

William Saunders died in 1934. His executors put his properties up for auction. The following details are taken from the sale catalogue: --

Lot 7. A Freehold Enclosure of Good Sound ACCOMMODATION PASTURE LAND known as "The HILLOCKS", situate within a short distance of and with two approaches from the Main Road in Lacey Green Village, and extending to an area of about 29acres 1rood 25poles.

This lot was purchased by Ernest Smith, the husband of Daisy Saunders William's daughter.

He also bought Lots 3, 4 and 5. Lot 6 going to George Hawes of Woodbyne Farm. For sale details click 1934 Auction