Deopham History

Willow Farm

Contents

  1. 1814 Enclosures
  2. 1941 Farm Survey
  3. 1950 Auction Particulars
    1. 1950 Abstract of Title
  4. 2008 Cheese

1814 Enclosures

The 1950 Abstract of Title lists pieces 86-89 as making up Willow Farm following the Enclosures Act of 1812. These are shown on the following 1814 map.

1941 Farm Survey

The details of the 1941 Farm Survey for Willow Farm can be found here.

1950 Auction Particulars

It would appear from the list of auction bids that the farm sold for £2,450.

1950 Abstract of Title

The following “Abstract of Title” compiled for the sale in 1950 relates the farm back to the lands marked on the enclosures map, pieces numbered 86-89 allotted to Joseph Say. These are identified at the top of this page.

2008 Cheese

In September 2008 a Mrs S.J. Murray of Poppylot Farm Dairy, Feltwell Road, Southery, Downham Market applied for permission to convert part of an existing barn for cheese production.

This planning application was approved in December 2008.

The Norfolk White Lady cheese was then manufactured at this farm.

DateChange
30/6/25Planning application for cheese
19/8/23Cheese link
16/8/23Published