Thickthorn Farm steeps in local history
as part of the former Lyneham Manor comprising of
the four hamlets of Lyneham, Tockenham, Preston and
Bradenstoke. Located in the gradual sloping valley
of Preston Vale it was part of the Walker Henage family
consortium of farms in the late 1890's. Thicktorn Farm,
had 163 acres of land and at that time was occupied
by Thomas Large.
Today, Thickthorn Farm is actually separated into
three areas today. No. 1 Thickthorn Farm is currently
vacant and covers 89 acres. In the event that this
farm is re-let it would be used for dairying purposes.
No 3 Thickthorn Farm, Lyneham, extends to 37.3 hectares
(92 acres) and has been occupied by the existing tenant
since September 1985. The holding is designated as
an arable holding and forms part of the Lyneham/Bushton
Estate. This picture was taken April 2006 |
