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Graveyard Farm

1876: County Express, August 26

LOWER GORNAL.
AN UNWELCOME VISITOR. -A somewhat singular incident took place on Tuesday night at the Graveyard Farm, in the occupation of Mr. J. Law. Upon the servant retiring to her bedroom, she found the door fastened, which was contrary to custom. the consequence being that she called out for her mistress, and upon her arrival, the door was pushed open a few inches and it was perceived that a man was hiding. Upon other assistance being called the stranger jumped through the window on to some outbuildings and has not since been heard of. Strange to say neither articles or money was taken. The police have a clue to the uninvited visitor.
1943 Sale Notice.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1943
at 3 o'clock precisely (unless previously sold privately)
The FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, comprising
GROSVENOR FARM, LOWER GORNALL, SEDGLEY.
with House, Farm Buildings and Pasture Land, having an area of nearly 17 ACRES Let on a yearly (September 29) tenancy at a rental of £50 per annum.
The farm was located at the bottom end of Graveyard (Grosvenor) Road and no longer exists.
The bleak sounding 'Graveyard' area name was changed in the 1940's to the characterless 'Grosvenor' and the farm was appropriately re-named Grosvenor Farm.
The buildings were demolished sometime in the 1950s.
According to Census records, Joseph Law and family farmed at the Graveyard from 1851 until at least 1901. The 1861 Census records him as a farmer of 80 acres and employing 3 men
In 1881, Joseph Law was described as a farmer of 88 acres, employing 2 Men, 1 Boy and 2 Women.
1901 census shows him still a farmer at the Graveyard and now aged 84, he died in 1904, his Son Stephen was a Farm Bailiff.
1924-1940, Henry Waldron, farmer, Graveyard Farm. [Kelly's Directory]
Graveyard Farm and most of the surrounding 'Graveyard' hamlet has now disappeard without trace, only the Red Cow Inn and a few early 20th Century houses remain.
The area has since been redeveloped with private housing.
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