The Window Tax, which replaced the Hearth Tax, was imposed in 1696 on house occupiers, there was a new act in 1747, and the tax was abolished in 1851. During the Napoleonic Wars the tax was increased on several occasions, but was halved in 1823, before being abolished. The tax was imposed on every dwelling except cottages. Each household paid a basic two shillings and those with between 10 and 20 windows paid a further 8 shillings. In 1825 those with less than 8 windows were made exempt. Regards Stan Mapstone