Spire Farm is not on the old Kings Highway, the Kings Highway runs over the back of Hambledon lodge, past what used to be calle Hambledon Hall Farm. The last tenants of that farm were called Wright.
Spire Farm is on the site of one of the old Vaccaries of the monks who used to reside in Accrington. When they left the de Lacies appointed a steward called Riley. The tower at Spire farm was added in circa 1825. it used to stand behind High Riley Cottages and was taken down and built into the farm buildings. The 1828 survey of New Accrington shows a new rate evaluation for the addition.
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Originally Posted by Home Grown
Hi,
I was reading with great interest the threads dealing with the oldests parts of Accy, and was particulary interested in reading about Spire Farm and area, especially as it seems to be linked to the Kings Highway.
I have been looking at this area with some interest because several months ago, shortly after my mum died I took up the hobby of metal detecting after being introduced to one of mum's friends who was in a Metal detecting club. I am now also a member of this club. My friend had permision to detect on some land nr Haslingden which also has links to the kings Highway and she asked the land owner if I could detect with her on this land. So as often as we can us two old fogies go out detecting.
We have made a few interesting finds from the 1700's onwards (like cartwheel pennys etc) but nothing older than this, which has surprised me, as given it's links to the Kings Highway - I would have expected medieval finds.
I would be really interested to hear if anyone has any info on the Kings Highway - I understand it is an old medieval trackway but know little more than that. I also heard that some people think it might be an old Roman Road but it's not been proved.
I would also love to hear from any Landowners/Farmers in the Accy area , who are interested in finding out more about the history of thier farm/land, who might be willing to allow me and my friend to detect on your land - especially if your land is in an old part of Accy like Spire Farm - but ANY land to detect on would be most welcome. I don't drive so it's difficult for me to visit farms to ask for permision in person - so when I came across AccyWeb I thought I would ask on here.
We would be happy to show you anything we found, as this would expand your knowledge as well as ours. I am female aged 55, my friend is also female and a sprightly 72yrs.
Please get in touch if you can help.
Thank you
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