Thickthorn Farm steeps in local history
as part of the former Lyneham Manor. Located in the
gradual sloping valley of Preston Vale it was part of
the Walter Henage family consortium of farms in the
late 1890's At that time it was occupied by Thomas Large
and had 163 acres of land.
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.
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