Sale of the Haigh Estate - Auction Catalogues

Auction Catalogues for the sale of the Balcarres Haigh Estate.

A remarkable and amazing amount of land and properties offered in the 3 auctions from 1935 -1947. Thanks to Tom Walsh and Ron Hunt and Bob Sanders.

1935 Auction

Properties in Blackrod, Aspull & Whelley. (6 Lots)

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1943 Auction

The outlying portion of the Haigh Estate. (87 Lots)

 Including 26 Farms, Various Small Holdings, Cottages, Accommodation, Lands, &c. Also, the very attractive residence known as "Longhhurst", Leyland Mills and Haigh Foundry..

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1947 Auction

The remaining portion of the Haigh Estate. (51 Lots)

Comprising, Freehold Farms, Cottages, Residences with Possession, Accommodation and Garden Land, in Wigan, Aspull and Haigh.

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Map - 1943 Auction

Image kindly provided by Jim Meehan

Map of the outlying portion of the Haigh Estate

Newspaper article - Liverpool Daily Post, 22nd May 1943.

Thanks to Tom Walsh, Ron Hunt and Bob Sanders