PROBATE VALUATIONS IN SALE
The History of Sale
Much of the early history of Sale is based largely on speculation, with no extensive evidence found in the area to suggest that there was definitely early human settlement. The discovery of a flint arrowhead in the region provides some suggestion to prehistoric activity in Sale and the discovery of Roman coins suggests close Roman occupation to the area, likely due to Sale’s location on the road between Chester and York, and Manchester.
It’s believed that the true orgin of the town lies in the 7th or 8th century during the Anglo-Saxon occupation of Britain. Many road names and fields in the area, and the town name, are derived from Anglo-Saxon words; ‘Salh’, in Old English, means ‘at the sallow tree’.
It wasn’t until 1199-1216, that Sale was first mentioned, where township settlements were recorded; there was no mention of Sale in the 1086 Domesday Book. It’s known that William FitzNigel held the manor in Sale in the 12th century, who owned 30 separate manors at the time. The acting Lords of the Manor were Adam de Carrington and Thomas de Sale, before being passed to John Holt. Eventually the lands held by Carrington and Sale passed through the Massey family; all the land was sold in the 17th century.
During the 17th century, the Sale Old Hall was constructed, and in the 18th century, the Bridgewater Canal reached Sale. The 18th century also saw the demolition of the Crossford Bridge (originally constructed in 1367), in order to stall the army at the time of the Jacobite rising.
In the late 19th century, Sale received many modern amenities, like sewers and a telephone connection, to account for the rising population. During the World Wars, Sale suffered minor damage, due to the proximity to Manchester. Today, the excellent transport links in Sale has transformed it into an important commuter town with a population of around 134,122. The town is considered to be amongst the best towns to live in in England.