Bathampton Down: a hill divided

Reference Number

PP/2580

Level of Description

Item

Title

Bathampton Down: a hill divided

Creator(s) & Administrative History

Clark, Mary: Author
Huggins, Gill: Author
Bathampton Local History Research Group: Publisher

Bradford-on-Avon

www.ex-librisbooks.co.uk
Ex Libris Press: Publisher

Bradford-on-Avon

www.ex-librisbooks.co.uk

Date

2017

ISBN

978-1-91202067-6

Extent

Pages: 200

Description

The history of Bathampton Down (Hampton Warren & Hampton Down) from medieval to recent times; covers stone quarrying activities (Hampton Rocks), farming and land use, Bath Golf course, water supply (reservoirs and waterworks), the murder of Elsie Luke who was murdered on Hampton Down and the execution of Richard Biggs, last occupant of Warren House, for the murder of his wife Ruth. Includes maps and photos.

Subject

Golf courses
Homicide
Land use
Reservoirs
Stone quarrying
Warrens
Water supply
Waterworks