The following are the principal residents in Crudgington, viz.:—William Rider, farmer; Thomas Lancelot Steward, farmer, The Leasows; William Humphreys, blacksmith; Charles Madeley, beerhouse keeper, and Mrs. Elizabeth Tudor. The principal farmers in Sleap are John Jenkinson and Mrs. Prudence Davies.
ELLERDINE
is a township with a scattered population, three miles north-east from High Ercall. The air in this locality is salubrious, and the land has a fine undulating surface, the high grounds of which command extensive and interesting views of the surrounding country. The township contains 1,329a. 1r. 27p. of land, the soil of which in some places is a strong clay, in other parts sandy, and some places has a fertile loam. The land has been much improved by draining and superior cultivation. The farmers in general are respectable, and hold considerable breadth of land. At the census in 1841 there were 57 houses and 300 inhabitants. Rateable value of the township, £1,384. 10s. 3½d. The Duke of Cleveland is the principal landowner and lord of the manor. The other freeholders are the Rev. Henry Delves Broughton; Mr. George Adney; John Kilvert, Esq.; John Taylor, Esq.; Mr. John Whitfield; and Mr. Harris. The tithes of this township and that of Rowton are commuted for £376. 12s., of which £165. 12s. has been apportioned to John Kilvert, Esq.; £146 to Jonathan Scarth, Esq.; and £65 to the vicar of High Ercall. Oak House, the residence and property of John Taylor, Esq., is a neat modern structure of brick. The situation is delightful, and the grounds are beautifully laid out. The Wesleyan Methodists and Primitive Methodists have each a small chapel here.
Butterey William, shoemaker and shopkeeper
Cliff Thomas, Heath farm
Cotterall Elizabeth, farmer
Cotterall John, Newhouse farm
Dickin Mrs. Margaret
Dickin Thomas Adney, the Hall farm
Foulkes Wm., vict., the Oak