MIDDLE ROCOMBE, COOMBEINTEIGNHEAD: Two miles from St. Mary Church, and Four from Newton Abbot and Teignmouth: RENDELL and SYMONS have been instructed by Mr. John Pinsent, who leaves this farm at Lady-day, SELL by AUCTION there, on Monday, March 24th 1884, 55 Couples of Ewes and Lambs, 5 barren Ewes, 59 Ewe and Wether Hoggets, all fit for the butcher; 1 Ram, 2 Cows and Calves, 3 Cows in calf, time up; 18-month old Steers and Heifers, 7 Heifer and Steer Calves, 5 Fat Heifers, 1 Fat Steer, 4 very useful and staunch Cart Horses, a Grey Pony, about 15 2, quiet saddle and harness; Sow in farrow, 4 Slips, 60 Fowls, all the Implements Husbandry necessary for a 200-acre farm, a four-wheel Dog Cart, with lamps, by Williams; Trap Harness, Breeching. Leading and Plough Harness, Hard and Faggot Wood, Hive of Bees, &c. The Sheep and Bullocks are well-bred South Hams, with plenty of quality; the Horses are good workers, and the Implements good condition. Refreshments at 12.30 p.m.; sale at 1.30 p.m. March 1st, 1884
[see also Western Times: Friday 21st March 1884]
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Referenced
GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916