The Shelves
From Historical Hastings
The Shelves were land at on which the Fortune of War was later constructed by Thomas Sinnock around 1824. Records of the Manor of Ore showed a rent payable of 2s9d[1]
| 1650 June | In possession of William Batherst, 18 acres adjoining land called "Gatemans" and "Clownhill" |
| 1670-1681 | William Parker |
| 1691 | son, William, paid 2s 9d heriot |
| 1734 | same |
| 1789 | Robert Thatcher to son, John |
| 1806 | John Thatcher died without a live beast. John Thatcher of Pevensey. |
| 1810 | Thomas Sinnock. Constructed Fortune of War around 1824 |
| ? | Francis Henbrey |
| ?1835 | Thomas Breeds died 1840; to James Emary, Peter Rolt and Martha Breeds widow in trust for sale. |
References & Notes
- ↑ Histories of Hastings' Houses and Properties in three volumes: J. Manwaring Baines - Hastings Museum and Art Gallery pg.61
