Merstone at the time was part of Arreton Tithe. This map shows Merstone Cottage. Marked in red colouring remains Merstone Cottage. Title ‘1130’ is now Cheeks Farm, although it did not exist as a farm at the time.
One household was headed by farmer James Kelleway, accompanied by his wife Sarah E, his daughter and mother-in-law. The other household was headed by a farm labourer, Edwin G Wheeler. He lived with his wife Elizabeth and his son.
Merstone Farm next to Merstone cottage appears to be being built.
We find references that indicate that both cottages are occupied by servants and their families.
Robert James Sprake now seemingly owns Merstone Cottage.
Arial image of site. Oldest image of the complete farm that we have.
Merstone Cottage/Cheeks Farm.
Images showing the condition of the site.
The side of Prospect Mortgage Services.
The Red Barn. Now occupied by BCM Rural Property Specialists.
The Red Barn in restoration.
Renovation for the site begins. The buildings are deteriorated and worn.
Scale drawings of the farm.
Prospect Mortgage Services move in.
Present Day Image of the site.
Present Day image of the site.
