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Original 1841 Land Award Extract – Summergates, South Killingholme, Lincolnshire
This document is an official extract from an award issued under an Act of Parliament passed in the 13th year of King George III (circa 1779), concerning the enclosure and redistribution of open fields and commons in South and North Killingholme, Lincolnshire. It is dated the 20th of May, 1844, and details land assigned to Thomas Rack and William Morison, including field numbers, acreages, and boundary descriptions. Also Mentions: Samuel Smith; Mary West; David Brocklesby; South Marsh Road; William Morrison: Sarah Willson; John Trout; Elizabeth Day;
Background Information:
Enclosure Acts were a major feature of rural land reform in 18th–19th century Britain. This document is a certified copy of such an award, used to formalize land redistribution following the enclosure of communal lands. It references local figures and plots of land by number and includes legal language appointing maintenance responsibilities for ditches and fences.
Condition Report:
The document shows age-related wear including horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight creasing, and light edge wear. Handwritten text in ink remains bold and legible throughout. Signed by clerks and bearing formal legal certification. See Photos for Condition.
Shipping Information:
Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
