Arthur G. Moles, of Stanstead Abbotts, did not answer a summons for games trespass. PC Wilsmore stated that on August 23rd he saw the defendant setting snares in a field belonging to to Mr T.F. Buxton adjoining the Hunsdon Road. Alexander McDonald, gamekeeper, stated that the shooting rights belonged to Mr Buxton, the land being hired by Mr Menhinnick.
A fine of 5 shillings and 7s.6d. costs was inflicted.
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A friend was clearing the ditch near his house next to Hunsdon Road recently and discovered a rusty trap no doubt laying there for over 100 years.
Our famous village character ‘Arthur the Otter Catcher’ (amongst other things) was no doubt interrupted in his work and didn’t go back to collect it…
See more about him on SALHS history website.