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Lettice Martin

Lettice Martin

In the reign of Elizabeth I, a Chrishall woman set up charities for the benefit of the poor of a number of villages. Who was this Chrishall lady? How was she so wealthy and why did she give so generously? Her name was Lettice Martin and in 1568, when she made her...

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Lettice Martin Trail: Thomas Crawley

Lettice’s father, Thomas Crawley was a wealthy speculator in chantry lands in Essex and in 1553 he had been the escheator (which meant he dealt with property returning to the Crown on the death of someone ) for Essex and Hertfordshire. It is not clear whether this was...

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Village Walks

Village Walks

While you're in Chrishall, why not explore our charming Village Walks? These delightful short strolls guide you through the picturesque local area, highlighting points of interest along the way. For those seeking deeper insights, each walk features QR codes that link...

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Chamberses

Chamberses

(The following article was written by Irene Cranwell) I suppose everyone has a favorite saying, or sayings – nearly 60 years ago Richard Llewellyn was the author of one of mine.  He wrote “There is no fence or hedge round time that has gone.  You can go back and have...

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Lettice Martin Trail: Thomas Meade

The Meade family have links with Elmdon in terms of property but were close relatives of Lettice Martin in Chrishall. Thomas Meade’s mother was Lettice’s sister, Johan the elder and Thomas was therefore Lettice’s nephew. His mother seems to have died quite young and...

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