Glansevern Estate, Welshpool, Wales

In 1876 the Glensevern Estate passed through the female line to the Humphreys, who adopted the additional name of Owen and took up the Owen coat of arms. The Humphreys-Owen family were at Glansevern until 1951 when the property was sold. The advert below suggests a proposed sale of the property in 1915 and provides details of its extent.

IMPORTANT SALE OF THE GLANSEVERN ESTATE, Situate between Welshpool and Newtown. and extending to some 2,360 acres, including 14 Dairy and Agricultural Farms from 60 to 170 acres, over 13 Small Holdings of from 20 to 60 acres, 21 Cottage Holdings and several Cottages, Valuable Accommodation LInds. Water Corn Mill, Thriving Woodlands, etc., producing an aggregate Rent Rail of £ 2,500. [Cambrian News 9 July 1915 page 1 -advert]

The role of John Hulbert, who appears to have a connection with Middleton, remains unclear, although he is given as client in the Oldham archives. [CHECK]