© Val Fiddian 2004
The view of the heath from the south porch doorway of Salthouse St. Nicholas church
and the view of the west side of the heath 100 years ago from Bard hill
*In 1781 only the poor, occupying or owning houses with a rateable value of £10 or less, had a right to profit from the Common land of the heath. They were known as 'Common Righters'. In 1905 this limit was amended from £10 to £20. back to church tower or Home