History & Antiquities of Somersetshire Vol I Parts 3-6: By an inquest taken at Ilchester 29th October, 31 Henry VIII, 1540, it is set forth that John Abarough died September 28, 30 Henry VII (1539) seised of a capital messuage at North-Barrow; five hundred and twenty acres of arable land; forty acres of meadow; twelve of pasture; and two of wood, which he held of the manor of Castle-Cary. This family held considerable estates in this county and Dorsetshire. Their chief residence was at Ditcheat.

Index to Collinson's History of Somerset: Hannam family owned land in Goathill, ii364; John became owner of the whole manor, 364.... Isabel, wife of John Abarough, of Ditcheat, 63. Abarough, John, owner of land in North Barrow, ii62, marries Margery Gregory, 63; John of Ditcheat marries Isabel Hannam 63, Anthony 63; Hercules 63; Mary 63; Agnes 63.