CHARTERS, COPY COURT ROLLS and WILLS 352 Early 13th century. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Williarn de Rodevode to Robert, son of Peter de Snodinbil, and Matilda his wife, for homage and service, of five acres of land lying together under Barneclif at the head of the field of Heeleholis, with the appurtenances; to hold and to have of him and his heirs and assigns, except religious persons and Jews, without reservation for ever; free quietly wholly, in commons easements and liberties, in moors in waters in pastures in woods, within the bounds of Pentlistun wheresoever; such lands with the appurtenances paying thenceforth annually to him and his heirs and assigns twenty pence; to wit, a moiety at Penticost and a moiety at the feast of Saint Martin, for all secular service custom and demand; moreover for this gift and grant the said Robert gave to him vij pence in hand; and he the said William. and his heirs or assigns, the said land to the said Robert and Matilda and their heirs did warrant etc. Witnesses: John de Hoildefeld, Thomas his son, Elye de Billecleue, Richard de Billecleue, Thomas de Boleholis, Robert de Boleholis, William. de Rodeuode (sic), John clerk of Snodinhil. Vellum : one skin 51 X 31, seal missing. Notes: a photographic reproduction of this interesting charter is given as a frontispiece to this volume, with a transcript. It bears no date, but the writing is characteristic of the 12th and,13th centuries ; it is compressed laterally, to fit the parchment. Though written nearly eight hundred years ago, the writing is clear and every letter can be read; the tag, to which a pendent seal was attached, has long since disappeared. The five acres of land granted by the charter lay in the field (i.e. the town-field) of Heeleholis under Barneclif; and extensive rights of common, within the bounds of Penistone, were granted with the land. The charter throws light on the early history of Penistone ; as it refers to many persons and places, existing at a time when very little reliable information can now be obtained. Most of the place-names can be clearly identified with places now well known; notwithstanding the etymological changes of more than seven centuries. In order to understand the purport and effect of this charter of William de Rodevode, it is necessary to learn something of the topography of the district round Penistone, to which it relates ; and to locate, on a modern J ordnance map, the several places to which it specifically refers. To do this, it will be convenient to collect, from other available sources, information with regard to each place-name, as it occurs in the charter ; such information is much too lengthy to set out here in detail; but the following notes will perhaps be helpful. (i) Rodevode and Rodeuode, which at first sight suggest the disinherited son of Cedric, is now Royd Moor near Penistone. In the Poll Tax returns for the West Riding of Yorkshire, 2 Richard 11 (1378-9) ; we find under Thurlston 2 near Penistone, Hugh de Rodword; and later we get Rodeford, which eventually becomes Rodmore and Royd Moor, a large farmhouse nearly two miles north-west of Penistone Church; and at one time occupied by the Wordsworth family, of which the poet was a member: (ii) Snodinhil, is now Snowden Hill, an ancient hamlet or vill, which lies two miles south-cast of Penistone: (iii) Heeleholis, the town-field of Heeleholis was part of the manor of Heleyhall, adjoining the manors of Peniston and ..Waterhall, see Hunter's "South Yorkshire" vol ii, page 334. It is now known as High Lee, a homestead one mile north-east of Penistone. In the Poll Tax returns, there is both John de Elelay and Alice Heghlegh : (iv) Barneclif is a name that seems to have been lost; but it stood at the head of the town-field of Heeleholis, part of Heleyhall manor; and on the ordnance map it is shown as Cliff Plantation and a little further north we find The Top of the Cliff. It is about a mile to the north-cast of Penistone: (v) Pentlistun, this is a very unusual form of Penistone, which in early records appears as Pengeston and PaDgeston (Domesday survey), Peningherst (1226), Penigheston (1227), Peningeston (1232), Peningstone (1258), and in many other forms. (vi) Hoildefeld probably became Aldfeld. There is an Oldfield north-east of High Lee. (vii) Billecleue is Bilclif, which lies under Hartclif; and is shown on the ordnance map as Upper and Lower Belle Clive. In the Poll Tax returns John de Bilclyf is taxed in Penistone, where the surname still persists in the form of Biltcliffe: (viii) Boleholis is now Bullhouse, two miles west of Penistone. From Boleholis, of the 13th century, it passed through Boleholes, Bolehuses, Bulehouses, Bullhous to Bullhouse. Having ascertained the relative positions of these places on the map; it is of interest to compare this charter with one of about the same date, which Hunter saw amongst a collection of Oxspring charters at Broomhead Hall, in the days of Mr John Wilson. It was a grant from Matthew son of Richard de Oxspring (near Penistone) to Richard son of Peter de Snodenhill, of a messuage in Snodenhill; and a piece of land called Snodenhill Marske (Danish for marsh) prout tnelis comprehenditur sub Horlowe inter foveam terrw abbatis de Kirkstide et campum de Snowdenill (sic) ; so that Snowden Hill Marsh lay between land of the abbot of Kirkstead and the town-field of Snowden Hill, under Horldwe. No indication of Horlowe is to be found on the ordnance map; but the suffix low# means a tumulus or burial mound, it occurs in Whirlow, Ringinglowe, Barlow, Baslow and many other familiar local names. Professor Skeat says, that Hor means' muddy, which is not inappropriate for the marshy ground of Snodinhil; further the Latin word fovea, which Hunter does not attempt to translate, causes much difficulty; it is given in Martin's " Glossary of Latin words found in Records " etc. as a "burial-place," with no alternative.; and he gives foveator as "a gravedigger"; but fovea, in classical authors, means ($ a pit" and sometimes "a ditch"., though fossa is the more usual word for "ditch" in land charters. The only safe conclusion to be drawn from the context of the Oxspring charter is, that in the 13th century Snowden Hill Marsh extended from the land of the monks of Kirkstead to the town-field of Snowden Hill. The two -contemporary charters of William de 3 Rodevode and Matthew de Oxspring give rise to several interesting points for consideration. They both are grants of land in the parish of Penistone to sons of Peter de Snodenhil; probably brothers, for whom their father was making some form of settlement. The lands purchased were only two miles apart; and there is no difficulty in identifying the land at High Lee, bought from William de Rodevode; but the exact position of the land " under Horlowe," bought from Matthew de Oxspring, is not so easy to locate. Where was Horlowe ? Was it a fixed- point or was it a district ? Was it a hill or was it a cliff? If to-day we described a piece of land as lying between two given points, under Horlowe we should imply that Horlowe was some conspicuous outstanding landmark, well known for many miles round; and the scribe of the 13th century, when describing the land granted by the charter of Matthew de Oxspring, would use the expression '* under Horlowe " in exactly the same way. We must therefore look for the high ground in the neighbourhood of Snowden Hill. The ordnance map shows the highest point to be Round Hill, 1100 feet above sea-level, situated in the middle of Doubting Plantation; and Low Field Hill, afield's length to the west, is 1075 feet; these hills command a splendid view to north, west and south over Penistone, Langsett and Midhope. They form the end of a high ridge of land running from Low Field Hill, in an easterly direction, as far as Salter Hill, which is half a mile to the west of Snowden Hill. This high ridge, nearly a mile long, might well be the " Horlowe " under which the Marsh of Snowden Hill lay. Mr joseph Kenworthy of Deepcar, whose handbooks on "The Early History of Stocksbridge & DistricC are of great value to local historians, has most kindly spent much time at Snowden Hill, examining the lie of the land and gathering information as to field-names and local traditions; and his researches have brought to light the fact, that along this ridge of land, more than 1000 feet high, in addition to Low Field Hill, there are other Low Fields; and further, that there are fields known as Far Marsh, Middle Marsh and Near Marsh, lying beneath the ridge to the south of Salter Hill. The name Low Field is a common one in all parts of the country, but here it is for fields lying on the highest points of the landscape ; and the conclusion may well be, that Low Field was once Horlowe Field; and that Horlowe was not a fixed ~t but a range of hills, extending for a mile from east to west, along which the ~ Low Field occurs more than once. From these facts we may assume, the piece of land called Snowden Hill Marsh, bought from Matthew de Oxspring, by to the south of Salter Hill Plantation, on the west side of Underbank Lane; the ~field of Snowden Hill being on the east side of that lane. It will be observed Underbank conveys the same idea as " under Hartclif," " under Barneclif " and a~ Horlowe.- The land of the monks of Kirkstead would be farther to the west; and whether ~-had a burial-place there or only a boundary ditch is a question too compliC~ to discuss in these notes. In the Rodevode charter the last named witness is J~ ~k of Snodinhil. He, probably, was the monk who laboriously engrossed the 4 charter, from some collection of ancient precedents used by the monks. He may possibly have been one of the two rectors of Penistone Church. Hunter, in ' South Yorkshire " vol ii, p 335, when writing on " ecclesiastical affairs " at Penistone says: " Here again we find the admirable provision of two rectors . . . . . this was the constitution of the church in 1229." Three years later, in March 1232, Archbishop Walter Grey consolidated these two medieties; and from that time, the sole rector in all probability resided at Penistone; and Snowden Hill would lose, with its, rectory, some of its former importance. There is an interesting tradition in connection with Snowden Hill, which may have had its origin in the rivalry of the two rectors of Penistone, assuming that one of them lived at Penistone and the other at Snowden Hill. The story is, that before Penistone Church was built there was a counter-proposal to erect the parish church at Snowden Hill, as being more central; and that the site for the church at Snowden Hill was selected and the work begun; but owing to the work that was done in the day being removed in the night, by some " invisible agency ", the Snowden Hill site was abandoned for one at Penistone; and it gives some support to the tradition to find that a field at Snowden Hill is still known as Church Yard Field. (Wheat) N.B.-The charter of Williarn de Rodevode only refers to the son Robert but Richard is mentioned in the charter of Matthew de Oxspring, discussed in the Notes 387 (Before 1279) Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Thomas de Furnivall son of Thomas de Furnivall to Henry de Prestone and his heirs and assigns, except religious persons and Jews, for his homage and service; of all land which was then formerly of William de Cesterton in Westmundhallye, with the appurtenances, as it lay in length and breadth; together with four acres of land lying near the said land on the north ; to hold and to have, of him and his heirs, to him and his heirs or *his assigns, except religious persons and Jews; free quietly well and in peace, wholly, by law and inheritance, without any reservation, for ever; and it was allowed to the said Henry to possess, build on and enclose the said land and for all time to improve the same (appruare) ; after which it would be more profitable to him and his heirs; paying thenceforth annually to him and to his heirs three shillings, at two terms of the year; to wit, at the annunciation of the blessed Mary eighteen pence and at the assumption of the blessed Mary eighteen pence, for all services customs taxes and secular demands, for all suits of court and mills and for all other suits and services. Witnes~es: Sir Gervase de Bernake, Sir William de Aubiny, Sir Robert de Muntiny, Ralph de Actone then steward of Hallamshire, Adam de Waddealey, 5 Thomas de Barnes, Henry de Spina, William Wood (de Bosco), Adam de Brikeshart, Adam Wood (de Bosco) of Sheffield, Andrew de Stanington, John clerk. Vellum: one skin 91 X 41, no seal. Notes: this is a copy on vellum by Williarn West the attorney of Rotherham, who died 1594. The grantor was the second Thomas de Furnivall, who died before 1279. The names of the witnesses frequently occur in charters of this period. Sir Gervase de Bernake was of Treeton, Robert de Muntiny of Cowley, and Sir Henry de Spina was one of the witnesses to the undated charter of Thomas de Furnivall the third (son of this grantor), whereby he granted to William de Stanington and the men of Stanington, Morewood, Hallam. and Fullwood herbage and foliage throughout the forest of Rivelin. The above abstracted Furnivall charter is an interesting example of how, in the time of Henry Ill, unoccupied lands were enclosed by frank tenants, who obtained a free grant for their homage and service; upon which they erected buildings and boundary fences, to secure a rentcharge to the lord of the fee. (Wheat) a" 1286 the nones (7th) of May. Rent-charge (Lat), dated at Anesacre, by Robert Le Roue of Anesacre; whereby he made known to all men, that he had deputed and appointed Thomas de fonte to pay for him and for his heirs to the monks of the abbey and monastery of Saint Wandragesilius (Saint Wandrill or Fontenelle), twelve pence yearly rent; as in a charter, which the said monks had from his gift and grant, was contained; with the proviso nevertheless, that if the said Thomas at any term should make default in payment of the said rent, for the time being owing, it should he lawful for the said monks to enter upon two acres of land at Anesacre, on the terms in the said charter [illegible] and in consideration of this better security for the said rent in arrear; it seemed right for them (the monks) to forthwith release him and his heirs and the heirs of the said Thomas de fonte; and if it should happen that Thomas Le Roue, his eldest son and heir, should wish to revoke the said rent charge, he should give to the said monks twenty shillings sterling, which they should retain for his tithes forgotten or withheld. Vellum: one skin 8 X 31, seal missing. Notes: a photographic reproduction of this deed is given as a frontispiece to this volume, with a transcript; from which it will be seen that in the sixth line, two or three words cannot be read with any certainty as to their exact meaning; but the purport of the deed is clear; from which we gather that Robert Le Roue had by air earlier charter deputed Thomas de fonte to pay, as his agent or attorney, to the monks of Saint Wandrill in Normandy, twelve pence a year. These Benedictine monks and their Carthusian successors held the church and priory of Ecclesfield from shortly after The Conquest until The Reformation; and no doubt it would be through the prior of Ecclesfield, that the gift to the monks was made; perhaps Thomas de fonte was then in charge at the Ecclesfield Priory; and for better securing to the monks the regular payment of the annual rent of twelve pence, he persuaded the donor to secure it, by creating a rent-charge issuing out of land at Anesacre (now Onesacre); with a right of entry in default of payment. In giving the monks this better security, 6 he seems to have made conditions; under which the monks were to look to the land only for the payment of the rent and to relieve him and his heirs and his attorney Thomas de fonte from all personal liability; and in case Thomas, the eldest son and heir of the donor, should desire to free the land at Onesacre from the incumbrance of the rent-charge he was to be at liberty to do so on payment to the monks of twenty thillings, equal to twenty years purchase. It is interesting to find another reference to these two acres of land at Onesacre, in a charter of somewhat later date, preserved by Mr John Wilson of Broombead Hall, of which Hunter has given a copy in " South Yorkshire" vol ii, page 193; and from it we can gather that the rent-charge had not then been revoked; as the abbot and convent of Saint Wandrill thereby granted the two acres, which then formerly were of Robert le Rus, along with other adjoining lands, to Adam de Creswick; and Thomas Le Rus was one of the witnesses to the transaction. The charter of Robert Le Roue above abstracted presents other points of interest to local historians, as the ancient hamlet of Anesacre was situate within six miles of the parish church of Sheffield and lay to the west of Oughtibridge. It is included in the Domesday survey, with lands of the King in the soke of Wakefield; but, from the copy court rolls of the manor of Sheffield hereinafter abstracted, it is certain that at a later, date the whole or part of Anesacre became part of that manor; prior to The Conquest, Anesacre formed part of the lands of Godric the last Saxon proprietor. As appears from the above abstracted deed Anesacre belonged, in the reign of Edward 1, to Robert Le Roue, in later deeds spelt Le Rous, who was the head of a family whose descendants after alapse of nearly seven hundred years are still closely connected with Sheffield; they being now the owners of Beauchief Abbey and the adjoining lands. In 1836 Broughton Benjamin Stead was the owner of Beauchief Hall, where he then resided; and in that year, pursuant to the will of his uncle Peter Pegge Burnell, he assumed the surname of Pegge Burnell in lieu of Stead. His father was Thomas Stead of Onesacre and Hillsborough Hall, who married Millicent daughter of Strelly Pegge of Beauchief, about the middle of the 18th century. Onesacre descended to Thomas Stead from a line of ancestors, which extended back to the close of the 14th century; and many of them are referred to in the deeds and copy court rolls of that period, some of which are abstracted in this volume (see index). About 1380 John Sted (sic) of Wentworth married Alice le Rous, the sole heiress to the estates of Le Rous at Onesacre; and it was through het marriage that Onesacre passed to the family of Sted, prior to which it had been held by the family of Le Rous for at least a hundred years and probably from shortly after The Conquest if, as seems probable, the Le Rous family was of Norman descent. In the rent-charge above abstracted we find Robert Le Roue of Anesacre and Thomas his son 1286; later abstracted documents give Robert le Rous of Anesacre and John his son (1316); Thomas le Rous (1323 and 1324); Robert Le Rous (1329, 1330, 1333, 1334,and 1345). The name of Thomas le Rous of Silkstone occurs in a quitclairn relating to lands at Cawthorne of 30 Edward I; and le Rous is frequently mentioned among the witnesses to charters of this period by Hunter, both in " South Yorkshire " and "Hallamshire"; but very little information with regard to the family can be gathered from either of these works; and it is probable that Hunter did not.know of the 7 marriage between the heiress Alice le Rous and John del Sted of Wentworth, by which the Onesacre estates passed to the family of Stead. The date of the marriage can be fixed approximately from the admittance of 1402, abstracted later, where John the eldest son of the marriage is~stated to be of full age. After the marriage of the heiress of Onesacre the name of ]c Rous is not met with in the district; but in the reign of Edward Ill, Sir Peter Rous was living at Dennington in the county of Suffolk and there seems to be some reason for thinking that he came of the same stock as Robert Le Roue of Onesacre of earlier date, for in another document, forming part of The Wheat Collection, we find his descendant Sir John Rous baronet associated with the family of Stead, in the sale of Onesacre in 1794. The document referred to is a writ of dedimus potestatem, issued at Westminster on the 4th January, in the 34th year of George III ; wherein it is stated that an action for a fine was then pending in the King's Bench, between Peter Pegge Burnell esquire and Thomas Rawson; and Millicent Steade and Thomas Stead gent, concerning sixteen messuages, sixteen cottages, sixteen barns, twenty stables, sixteen gardens, sixteen orchards; with nearly two thousand acres of land in Onesacre, Worral, Stanington, Bentyhough, Moor Hall, Holdworth, Bradfield, Loxley, Oughtibridge, Wadsley, Ingbirchworth and Sheffield; and that Millicent Stead and Thomas Stead were so infirm, that they could not travel to Westminster to acknowledge the fine, without danger to their health; in consequence of which, the writ was issued, appoinflug a special commission to take the acknowledgement of the fine in Sheffield. This commission consisted of Sir John Rous baronet (of Dennington) John Meat (of Sheffield) James- Burbeary (of Sheffield), John Brooklield (of Sheffield) and Benjamin Chadwick, gentlemen. It- appears to be something more than a coincidence, that after a lapse of nearly four hundred years the families of Rous, Stead and Pegge Bur-nell should come together again, in an action for a fine relating to the sale of the estate at Onesacre formerly of the ancient family of Le Rous. The inference can only be, that Sir John Rous, afterwards Earl of Stradbroke of Henham Hall, Suffolk, who was also Baron Rous of Dennington, Suffolk, was descended from the Onesacre stock. If this is not so, it is a curious coincidence that Sir John should have been appointed a commissioner along with four Sheffield gentlemen, to take the acknowledgement of the fine, on the sale of the Onesacre property in 1794. The vendors, Millicent and Thomas Stead, the defendants in the action, were the widow and son of Thomas Stead of Onesacre and Hillsborough Hall, referred to above, who was also the father of Benjamin Broughton Stead afterwards Pegge Burnell. See the pedigree. of Stead in Hunter's "South Yorkshire" vol ii, page 193; also the notes on the writ of dodimus Potestatem 1794. q.v. post. (Wheat) 234 Probably late 13th century. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Thomas de Schefeld to Henry de Bradela~, for his homage and service; of all lands and tenements, which Robert Scote ? of Wadesla~ formerly held of Ralph de Schefeld, his (Thomas') father, in the territory of Wadesla~; to hold and to have of him and his heirs, to the said Henry and his heirs, with all the appurtenances, free quietly and in peace for ever; paying thenceforth annually to him (the said Thomas) and his heirs, by the said Henry and his heirs, two shillings and eight pence of money, at two terms of the year; to wit, one moiety at- the annunciation of the blessed Mary; and the other moiety at the assumption of the blessed Mary, for all. secular service, taxes and demands; saving foreign service to the Lord King wheresoever it extends to any part of the same land, held in the same town; and other suit of the grantor's court of Ollerton whenever held. Witnesses: Robert de Birla~, Richard de Hutesbrige, Henry de Hertela~, Richard de Bernis, John de Birla~, Robert Pope de Wadesla~. Vellum: one skin 9 X 3, seal missing. Notes: Thomas de Schefeld was witness to the Furnival Charter of 10th August 1297 and the name de Sheffeld frequently occurs in local charters of this period. Henry de Hertela~ was witness to a charter of 10th August 1298 to which Richard del Bernis was a party. Richard de Bernes and Henry de Hertle~ were witnesses to a charter of 13th December 1317. (Wheat) 235 Probably early 14th century. Quitclaim (Lat) by Emma daughter of Thomas Broun of Bradefeld, in her widowhood and right authority, to Nicholas called le Webester and his heirs; of all right and claim, which she had or might have, in one messuage with the outbuildings; and in one plot of ground meadow and wood, with their appurtenances, in the town and territory of Walderschelf, which said messuage (etc) the said Thomas Broun, formerly her father, gave to her as a whole; it lay in length and breadth, between lands of Williarn le Horner on the cast and of W(hite) Wellele~e to the west; and land which is called le Longerod to the north and White Wellebrock to the south. Witnesses: Robert del Fern~le~e, Adarn Moor (de Mora), John del Fa~rchirst, John son of A~ls~, Thomas de Ha~teleth, John son of Osbin 9 14th century, Ahe day of Saint Michael the archangel (29th September). Lease for life (L~t), dated at Bradfeld, testifies that Thomas son of Williarn Elbok granted and for a term demised to the said Williarn his father, all the moiety of that land, with the pastures and woods and with the capital house of that messuage, with their appurtenances, which he had from the gift and grant of the said William. his father, in the territory of Westmondhalk; to have and to hold to the said William his father for- all his life, all that his said moiety etc ; wholly quietly well and in peace, during the said term, making annually to the chief lord of the fee, all service thenceforth owing etc. Witnesses: Robert de Swinek, Adam de Morton, Roger . . . . Adam de Moldiclif, Richard de Wirhall. Vellum: one skin 61 X 4, seal missing. (Wheat) 1309 in the feast of Saint John the baptist (24th June). Quitclaim (Lat), dated,at Westmundhalke, from Henry Pes of Westmundhalke to Thomas son of William Got and his heirs; of all right or claim, which he had or at any time might have, in one house and in one piece of land in Westmundbalke, lying between land which John de Godwinrode then lately held and le Darnalelode; for a certain sum of money, which the said Thomas paid to him in hand; to hold and to have to the said Thomas and his heirs, of the chief lord, by service etc. Witnesses: Adam de M(or)a, Ralph de Brittumleye, Thomas del Swinok, William del Slake, William de Goodinrode (sic), John de Kyrketon clerk. Vellum: one skin 8 X 5. Notes: this is a copy by W West, attorney Of Rotherharn, who died 1594. There is a small hole in the skin, where the name of the witness Adarn de Mora is written. (Wheat) 1316 Sunday next after the feast of Saint Dunstan the bishop (19th May?) Charter (Lat), dated at Bradefeld, confirming a grant from Robert le Rous of Onesacre to John his son; of all that messuage, with the outbuildings land and tenements, at le Spouthous and Haslaigh in the territory of Onesacre in Bradfeld; with all their appurtenances; he granted and also gave to him the aforesaid John three plots of arable land meadow pasture and wood, with all their several appurtenances, lying in the same-territory of Onesacre; of which same plots of land, one was called le Longland, at the cast end of the same Longland towards le 10 Coumbbrok; and the third plot called le Nether Eshor, to the west end of Haslaigh; to have and to hold to him and t~e heirs of his body lawfully begotten of him (Robert) and his heirs, free, wholly, well and in peace, for ever; paying annually to him, during all his life, twenty shillings at two annual terms; to wit, at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions; and after his (Robert's) death, to his heirs three shillings, at the same terms; by equal portions, for all secular services and demands. Witnesses: John de Brightomlegh, Peter de Ughtibrigg, William. son of William de Morton, John Moor (de Mora) of Onesacre, John his son. Vellum: one skin 101 X 31, seal missing. (Wheat) 241 1323 Tuesday in the morrow of Saint James the apostle (25th July). Quitclaim (Lat), dated at WestmondhaIgh, by Isabella daughter of William. Kyng, in her pure virginity, to Ralph, son of Robert le Sotheryn; of all right and claim, which she had or might have, in three plots of ground, arable land, meadow and wood, with all their appurtenances and with their buildings, lying in the territory of Westmundhaigh (sic) between le Hallwoode on the east and the common pasture on the west; and between land of Richard son of Elkoc on the north and land formerly of William. del Halde worth Ynge on the south; to have and to hold to the said Ralph and his heirs and assigns, free etc; of the chief lord etc; by service etc. Witnesses. Thomas le Rouse, Thomas del Swynok, Adam. Moor (de Mora), William del Fairhirst, Richard de Birlay, Hugh de Withlegh, William. de Morton. Vellum: 111 X 31. Notes:, this is a certified copy by William, West, attorney of Rotherham, who died 1594. , (Wheat) 354 1324 Sunday after the feast of Saint Thomas the apostle (21st December). Quit claim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, by William Tyling to William, son of Richard Elkocks and his heirs and assigns; of all right and claim etc in two crofts, with buildings and all appurtenances, lying in the territories of WestmorighaIghe; between le Farleigh Broke on the north and land of the said William. son of Richard Elkocs (sic) on the south; to hold.to the said William son of Richard Elkocs and hid heirs ~d ~s free, wholly, peacefully and for ever; of the chief lord etc, byservices thereafter of right owing and accustomed. Witnesses: Thomas del Swynok; William do Morton, Thomas in bosco, Thomas le Rouse, Robert Tailor (Scissore). Vellum: me ddu 1" X 4. Notes: this is a copy, examined by William. West. (Wheat) 1325(-6) Sunday next after the feast of the circumcision of our Lord (Ist January). Q~Iaim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, from Parnel (Petronilla) relict of Robert le Cohar M to Thomas del Bromheade, of all right and claim etc, in a third part of a messuage and a piece of arable land or meadow, lying in the town of Bradfelde, with an the appurtenances, between the water of Akeden and a common way which led ftom the mill of Bradfelde towards the house, formerly of Henry son of Richard Bullouce of the same place; which third part descended to her by right of inheritance after the death of Roger juxta . . . . . . her late father; to hold to the said Itomas his heirs and assigns all the said third part, for ever; of the chief lord of the fee, for service etc. Witnesses: John de Smalfeld, Adam de Hawksworthe, Williarn de Morton, William de Hauldworthe, William de Fairehirste. Vellum: one ddn 9 X 4. Notes: this, is a copy in a hand of the 17th century. The original, now almost illegible, is in The Wheat Collection; for Roger juxta aquam see Quitclaim of Ist August 1341. (Wheat) ' 232 12(?)6 in the feast of the assumption of the blessed Mary the virgin (15th August). (Lat) by Adam. son of John del Wod to Robert son of Edmund de Bemeb~ lord of Midhop and his- heirs; of all right and claim which he had or might have, in all that messuage, with the appurtenances, which descended to him after the dmth of Thomas his brother in Ne~ther~midhop; to hold and to have all the said me~e ' with the appurtenances, to the said Robert and his heirs, of the chief lord of the fee, by service henceforth owing and accustomed. Vellum: one skin 9 X 4. N m to the left hand bottom corner has been torn or cut ofF and to this a seal may have bmw attached; if not, possibly this is a copy of the 15th century. Part of the due was written on the missing corner; and of the decade all trace that remains is 13 it lay at le Slak; which same parcel of land, with its appurtenances, descended to him by right of inheritance, after the decease of the aforesaid Robert his father. Witnesses: Thomas del Swynok, John de Brythtomlegh, John ad pontem, John Mocok, Thomas del Storth. Vellum: one skin 81 X 31, seal missing. (Wheat) 4 1330 Sunday next after the feast of Saint Williarn archbishop of York (8th June). Charter (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, confirming a grant from Thomas Wood (de Bosco) of WestmundhaIgh to John de Brythtornlegh and his heirs and assigns, of one piece of land and wood, with all their appurtenances, which he had from the gift and feolTment of Thomas son of Robert de Langus; to wit, it lay between le Hallewode on the cast and land of lord Thomas de Furn~uall on the west; to have and to hold to the said John and his heirs and his assignes, free etc; of the chief lord of the fee by service etc. Witnesses: Thomas del Sw~nok, Robert le Rous, William de Morton, Adarn del Bithemes ?, Witliam le He~re. Vellum: one skin 71 X 3, seal of light yellow wax, obscure. (Wheat) 1 1332 Sunday on the morrow of the assumption of the blessed Mary the virgin (15th August). Quitclaim (Lat), dated at WestmundhaIgh, from Ralph son of Robert le Sotherun to William son of Richard Elkot and his heirs and assigns; of all right and claim etc, in all lands and tenements, with buildings and with all their appurtenances, which he held at Godw~nrode in the territory of WestmundhaIgh. Witnesses: Thomas del Sw~n~k, John de Brj~thtomlegh, Robert le Rous, Thomas in Bosco, Thomas de Ha~thlegh junior.^ Vellum: one skin 81 X 4, part of a seal of green wax, obscure. (Wheat) 1334 (circ). Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Ralph Camme of Waddisle~ to Robert son of Robert de Birle~; of two messuages, with twenty three acres of land and one acre of meadow in the town and territory of Waddisle~, with all their appurtenances; to hold and to have the said messuage, with the said twenty three acres of land and the meadow, to the said Robert his heirs and assigns, free quietly well and in peace, by right of inheritance for ever; doing to the chief lord of that fee service thenceforth owing and accustomed. Witnesses: John le Mountene, William de Furneus, Jardan de Waddisle~, Thomas de Birle~, John le Grete ? Vellum: one skin 9 X 3, seal missing. Notes: no date is given; but from the witnesses and the handwriting it was probably about 1334. Ralph Camme was a witness to the charter. of Robert de Waddesle~, 22nd February 1334-5, q.v. (Wheat) 226 1334G5)Monday before the feast of Saint Peter in cathedra (22nd February). Charter (Lat), dated at Ecclesfeld, confirming a grant from Robert de Waddesle~ lord of Waddesle~ to Richard del Shagh and Katerine his wife and to their assigns, of one messuage and one croft to the same adjoining, with three acres of land; with the appurtenances, lying in the territory of Waddesle~; which same messuage and croft, Simon Gest formerly held, in the village of Waddesle~; to hold and to have the aforesaid messuage and croft, with the said three acres of land and the appurtenances, to the said Richard and the said Katerine his wife, for their lives or the life of the longer liver, of him the said Robert and his heirs, free quietly well and in peace; paying annually to him and his heirs five shillings, at the feast of Saint John the baptist and at the feast of Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions; for all other secular services and demands. Witnesses: John de Mountenc~, Ralph Camme, William Furneus, Richard le Segnour, Henry de Ughtibrigg. Vellum: one skin 9 X 31, seal missing. (Wheat) Genealogy deduced. RICHARD DEL SHAGH = KATERINE Both living 22 Feb 1334-5 2 1341 Saturday next after the feast of Saint Peter ad vincula (Ist August). Quit claim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, from Thomas del Bromyheued to Richard his son and to his heirs and assigns, of all right and claim etc, in one piece of arable land and in;adow with its appurtenances, which Roger juxta aquam formerly held; to wit, it lay between the mill of Bradfeld on the east part and the water of Akeden on the west part. Witnesses: Peter Ryucl, William son of Henry Moor (de Mora), Williatn Kyrig, William son of Roger, John Tagge. Vellum: one skin 71 X 3j, seal missing. (Wheat) 3 1341(-2) in the feast of the purification of the blessed Mary the virgin (2nd February). Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, from Thomas Milner (Molendinarius) to Williarn Hanot and his heirs and assigns, of all right and claim etc in one messuage, with its appurtenances, lying in the town of Bradfeld, between the messuage of Thomas del Rode on the east and the messuage of Thomas Mason (Cementaris) on the west. Witnesses: John de Smalfeld, Henry de Haukyswurt, Thomas del Brom~heued, Ralph Hanot, Richard le Walkar. Vellum: one skin 6 X 31, seal missing. (Wheat) 236 1344 Sunday next after the feast of the translation of the blessed Thomas the martyr (7th July). Charter (Lat), dated at Onesacre, confirming a grant from Peter de Ughtybrigg to Robert le Rous, of one messuage and six acres of land, together with meadow and wood to the said land adjoining, with all other their appurtenances, in Onesacre; which same land he then lately had from the grant of Agnes daughter of Robert son of Hugh de Denby; to have and to hold to the same Robert le Rous, all the same messuage and the said six acres of land etc in Onesacre, for the life of the same Robert 'I of the chief lord etc, by service etc; to wit, that after the decease of the said Robert A the said laiads etc, should remain -to J6bn - ~- ot the said Robert le Rous; to have and to hold to the mid John and the ~ of his body lawfully begotten; of the chief lord etc, by service etc ; and if it happened that the said John and the heirs of his body should die; with remainder to Robert son of Robert le Rous and the heirs of his body; of the chief lord etc, by service etc; and if it shouldhappen that the said Robert son of Robert and the heirs of his body should die; with remainder to the right heirs of Robert le Rous ; of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: Robert de Ughtybrigg, Robert de Birlay, Robert de Creswik, John Kent, Henry Smith (Fabro). Vellum: one skin 81 X 41, seal missing. Notes. the writing is much faded. (Wheat) 239 1345 Sunday next after the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul (29th June). Charter (Lat), confirming a grant from William son of Richard Elkocke to Reginald son of John Symonet and Alice his wife; of a moiety of that plot of land, arable meadow and wood, with all their appurtenances, which same plot be had from the gift and feoffinent of Ralph de Sotherun and Goodwenroode in the territory of West mondhaIgh; to have and to hold the said moiety to the said Reginald and Alice his 16 wife and the survivor of them and the heirs between them of their bodies legally begotten, free wholly well and in peace in fee and for ever; of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: John de Brightomlegh, Robert de Rouse, John son of Adarn Moor (de Mora), John his son, William de Morton. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31. Notes: this is a certified copy by William West, the Rotherham attorney, who died 1594. (Wheat) 228 1353 Monday next after the feast of the nativity of the blessed John the baptist (24th June). Charter (Lat), dated at Whitewell, confirming a grant from Cecilia daughter of John son of Adam de Midhop to Henry de S"nden and his heirs or assigns; of a third part of a messuage lands and tenements meadows and woods, with all their (appurtenances), which then formerly were of Ralph son of Roger de Whitewell in Whitewell in the parish of Bradfeld and Langla~; to hold and to have the said third part etc, with all their appurtenances, to the said Henry de S"den his heirs or assigns, during her own virginity ; in peace etc, of the chief lord of that fee, by services owing and of right accustomed, for ever. Witnesses: Roger de Birlay, William son of John Hanneson ? of Whitewell, Richard del Shagh, Vellum: one skin 8 X 3, seal missing. (Wheat) Genealogy deduced. ADAM DE MIDHOP 1 JOHN 1 CF-CILIA living 24 June 1353 1354 October 6th. Letter of attorney (Lat), dated at Berewick, whereby Hugh son of the then late John Swyft of Brennysford (Brinsworth) in the county of York and a burgess of the town of Berewick-on~Tweed (ville Berewici super Tewedam) appointed made and constituted his well beloved in Christ, Robert his brother, his true attorney, to receive for him and in his name from Henry Swyft his brother or from his attorney, full seisin of all lands and tenements, which he inherited after the decease of John Swyft his father, in the town and territories of Brennysford. Vellum : one skin 11 X 2, seal missing. Notes: in The Jackson Collection at The Sheffield Public Reference Library, there is a photograph of this deed, see The Jackson Cata logue number 844, page 10: this photograph is not very clear and an examination of 17 the original shows that the date was 1354 and not 1344, as stated in The Jackson Catalogue. For notes on the Swyft family, see " Hallamshire " second edition, page 363. (Wightman) 2.38 1360(-1) Friday next before the feast of Saint Peter, who was in cathedra (22nd February). Deed of gift and release (Lat), dated at Walderschelf from John son of Adam Wood (de Bosco) to Richard his eldest son; of all his goods moveable and immoveable wheresoever, that were to be found and . . . . . . in his messuage; with all those lands pastures woods and other their appurtenances, in which he him self was seized, at Witewell in the byerlaw of Walderschelf. Villurn: one skin 71 X 21, seal missing. Notes: the writing is much -fided and the date is badly rubbed; but it appears to be " Millio ccc. LX."; "in plebisat de Waiderschelf appears to refer to the byerlaw, see " Eastwood " page 20. (Wheat) 95 (1385) the day next before the feast of the invention of the Holy Cross (3rd May), in the 8th year of Richard 1I. Lease for lives (Lat), dated at Bradfeld; whereby William. de Bromyhed of Bradfeld did give grant and by that his writing for a term demised to Peter Qwelpe of Bradfeld and Isabell his wife and to the longer liver of them, one messuage with the garden adjoining; to wit, it lay near the capital messuage of the said William in Bradfeld; and also a piece of land meadow and wood, with the appurtenances, which was called Dawfeld in Uggilwode; to hold the said messuage with the garden adjoining and with the said piece of land meadow and wood, with all their appurtenances, from the day of those presents, for the term of the lives of the said Peter and Isabell his wife; rendering meanwhile annually to the said William one penny; and to the chief lord of that fee all services etc owing for Dawfeld; the said 18 Peter and Isabell his wife taking their profits in wood, growing on the land, without impeachment of waste. Vellum: one skin 101 X 3, no seal. Notes; there is no signature, mark nor seal and the deed may either be a copy or the seal may have been cut off, which appears to be probable, In the lay subsidies of 2 Richard II, Petrus Whelp and Isabella his wife were assessed xijd: he was described as " marchant de bestes." It is possible that Isabell Qwelpe was the daughter of William. de Brornyhed. (Wheat) 233 1385G6) Monday next after the feast of the purification of the blessed Mary the virgin (2nd February). Quitclaim (Lat), dated at the door of the church of Eccles feld, by John de Stede near W~ntworth to joan daughter of Peter AtkyDson of Chapell, for all his life and to the heirs of his body issuing between him the said John and the said Joan; of all right and claim which he had or might have, in all lands and tenements woods meadows and pastures, with all their appurtenances; which to him descended by right of inheritance, after the death of Alice del Stede in Onnes-acre, within the boundaries of Halumschire; and if it happened that the said J~ or the heirs between him and the said joan legally begottewi shotild die, then he willed that the said land etc should revert _to~ his _right heirs forever. Witnesses: Henry de Birley, John Houseley, Thomas Bu", William Barkho^ Thomas Coke, Peter del Stede. Vellum: one skin 11 X 41. Notes: there is no seal and this appears to he a contemporary copy. It is evidently a pre-nuptial settlement, possibly executed at the church door at the time of the marriage; though the intended marriage is not referred to. (Wheat) 9 (1387) Monday in the morrow of Easter (8th April), in the 10th year of Richard II, Quitelaim (Lat) from William son of Robert de Gresbrok and Alice his wife and John his son, being of one mind, to Richard de Boure of Bradfeild (sic) of all actions real and personal which, against the said Richard, they had or might have, from the beginning of the world until the day of the then present date etc. Witnesses: Robert Munsder, Henry de Birley, Robert Lawson, John Paloer (?), John Spencer, Nicholas Dawson, Williarn Lech. Vellum - one skin 8 X 4, no seal. Notes: this 19 appears to be a copy in a 17th century hand; the spelling of Bradfeild is much later than the 14th century and no seal has been attached. The charter has suffered from damp and parts are almost illegible. (Wheat) 360 (1402) April 10th, in the 3rd year of Henry IV. Admittance (Lat) at the court of Sheffeld, held there on the above date, John del Sted, who held of the lord half of certain lands and tenements in Anesacre, for the term of his life, as of the right of Alice Rous his wife, who paid to the lord yearly iij s vi d; and did work at the mill of Bradfeld ; and went to the lord's hunting for iij days; and did suit at the lord's court from iij weeks in every iij weeks; and other services according to the custom of the manor; had closed his last day; after his death came John del Sted son and heir of the said John and Alice his wife, of full age and lawfully begotten; and he claimed the said lands and tenements as his right and inheritance, free by charter; to have and to hold to him and his heirs; and he gave to the lord for entry iiij s and did fealty; and seisin was granted to him. Vellum: one skin 11 X 11. Notes: the lord's court was the Court Baron, which was held " from three weeks to three weeks, or, as some think, as often as the lord chose" ; see Wharton's "Law Lexicon," tenth edition, page 226. (Wheat) 5 1402 in the nativity of Saint John the baptist (24th June). Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Braddefeld, from Magote then formerly wife of Adam de_Bakon of Braddefeld, in her widowhood, to Agnes de Morewodd her daughter, of all her right and claim in one messuage and one oxgang, with their appurtenences, in Braddefeld; which descended to her in right of inheritance, after the -death of the son of Robert Tynker of the same place. Witnesses: John de Morewodd, John de Hawkesworth, Richard Ha~tlegh (?), 20 Richard Rytiell, William, Reyner. Vellum: one skin 91 X 3, seal of green wax bears a head surrounded by a motto, it does not appear to be armorial. (Wheat) NB,-Magote's maiden name may hay* been Tynker and John de Morewood may have bow the husband of Agnes. 6 1407 Monday in the feast of Saint Peter ad vincula (Ist August). Charter (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, confirming a ~t 1^ - Thomas . . . . to John . . . . tenement, with all lands meadows grazings pastures and with all other the appurtenances to the sa e belonging or appertaining, in the town and fields of , Bradfeld; to hold the same unto the same John his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord of that fee, by service etc. Witnesses: John de Morewod of Bradfeld, Adam de Morton of the same place, John Wyleson of the some place. Vellum: one skin 12 X 3j, seal of light yellow wax obscure. Notes: the surnames of both grantor and grantee have been erased. (Wheat) 226 1409 the day of Saint Barnabas the apostle (1 lth June). Deed of covenant (Lat), dated at Onesacre, made between John de Steyd of Wynteworth on the one part and joan formerly wife of Peter de Steyd of Onesacre on the other part; witnessed, that the said John de Steyd should have that part of that messuage, with the buildings orchards and gardens, which then formerly were of Robert Rous in Onesacre; to wit, situate on the north side of a toad which led from Wygtwysill towards Ugtebryg; and the said joan should have that part of the said messuage, with the buildings orchards and gardens, which were on the south side of the same aforesaid road; to have and to hold the aforesaid tenements, with the buildings orchards and gardens; to wit, as it was abovesaid; to the said John and Joan and their heirs without any delay, by consent on both sides; free quietly well and in peace, of the chief lord of that fee, by service henceforth owing and of right accustomed. Witnesses: William Rodys, William de Steyd, John Wyndill, William Wilkocson, John Seyrizaor. Vellum: one skin 8 X 41, seal missing. Notes: the road referred to is now called Green Lane. For Peter de Steyd of Onesacre see "South Yorkshire" vol ii, page 193. (Wheat) 349 (1412) October 27th, in the 14th year of Henry IV. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At the court of Sheffeld held there, on the above date, John de Hawkesworth by Wyntworth then late reeve surrendered into the hands of the lord; one messuage, with a croft adjoining, then late of Emotte Cutt in Thornsete, of mattoke land in the reeveship of Bradfeld; which was accus tomed to pay per annurn iij s v d, to the use of John Hawkesworth, his son, his heirs and assigns for ever; which grant was to the said John, to hold to him his heirs and assigns by service, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord for entry iiij s and did fealty. Vellum: one skin 9 X 21. Notes: this is an unsigned copy. (Wheat) Genealogy deduced. JOHN DE HAWKESWORTH of Wyntworth 1 JOHN Both living 27 Oct 1412 231 (1419) the- morrow of the assumption of the blessed Mary the virgin (15th August), in the 7th year of Henry V. Quitclairn (Lat), dated at Ecclesfeld, by Joan who was formerly relict of John de Stede of the parish of Wynteworth to Richard de Stede her son and to his heirs; of all estate right and claim which she had or might have in all lands and tenements meadows woods and pastures in Onesacre in Brade feld; which John de Stede her husband inherited, after the death of Alice de Stede his mother. Witnesses: William Jonson of Ecclisfeld, John Scott of Birlay, Robert Kentt of the same place, Richard Kentt of the same place, John Kentt of the same place. Vellum: one skin 10 X 31, seal of red wax bears, what appears to be, a lamb and flag. (Wheat) 7 (1419) the feast of the nativity of the Lord (25th December), in the seventh year of Henry V. Deed of Exchange (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, between Williarn Hudson of Bradfeld of the one part and John de Bromehed of the same place of the other part; whereby, it was agreed in this manner; to wit, that the said William had given granted and for exchange (escambium) confirmed to the said John, one acre and half an acre of land; to wit, they butted on Sterynges; and half a rod, to wit, it butted on 22 Weynhynges, in the fields of Bradfeld; and that the said John de Bromehede (sic) had given to the said William for exchange two acres of land and meadow in the fields of Bradfeld in a place called Wett Acres; to hold to the said John his heirs and assigns the said acre and half acre of land and half rod for ever; and to hold to the said William his heirs and assigns the said two acres of land and meadow for ever, of the chief lord of the fee by service etc; and such agreement and fidelity on both parts to be observed without distinction, both of them being bound in one sum of money; to wit, the said William for himself and his heirs to the said John and his heirs in XL shillings and the said John bound himself and his heirs to the said William and his heirs in XL shillings. Witnesses: Richard . . . . Richard Mareschall, John de Lokkesley, John Schaw turnor, Thomas clerk. Vellum: one skin 10 X 31, seal of red wax obscure. (Wheat) 388 1421 May 8th. Admittance (Lat) copy court toll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a court held at SheT, on the above date, came John Barbot son and heir of Thomas Barbot and took of the lord one messuage and two acres of land assarte in Stanyford; after the decease of the said Thomas, whose heir he was; to have and to hold to him and his heirs for ever, according to the custom of the manor; paying- thenceforth per annum xij d and ij attendances at court; and he gave to the lord for fine vj d and did fealty, himself being within age; and seisin was granted venurn one skin 12 X 11. Notes: Stanyford was in the solte of Sduthey. High Wincobank was in Stanyford. (Wheat) 31 (1421) October 20tb, in the 9th year of Henry V. tharter (Lat), dated at Cude worth, confirming a grant from John de Pole of Snytall to Roger Bryg of Normanton chaplain, of a messuage in Cudeworth, with all lands and tenements meadows and pastures to the same messuage belonging, which then formerly were of Robert Bax stere his kinsman; and which, after the death of the said Robert, descended by inheri tance to the said John de Pole; to hold the said messuage, with all its appurtenances, to the said,Roger his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc. Witnesses: Thomas Halnelorde of Snytall, John Mason of the same place, William de Shagh of the same place, Robert Elyot of Cudeworth, Robert del Hill of the same place. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31, seal missing. Notes.. see the charter of lst November 1421. Snytall is now Snydale, near Pontefract; see Goodall's "Placenames of South West Yorkshire," page 262. (Wheat) 23 32 (1421) November lst, in the 9th year of Henry V. Charter (Lat), dated at Cude worth, confirming a grant from Roger de Bryg of Normanton chaplain to John del Pole of Snytall and Alice his wife, of all that messuage with all lands and tenements meadows and pastures, with the appurtenances to the said messuage belonging; which he then lately had of the gift and feoffiffient of the said John, in Cudeworth; to hold all the said messuage, with all its appurtenances, to the said John and Alice his wife and the heirs of the bodies of the said John and Alice lawfully begotten; of the chief lord etc, for service owing and of right accustomed; and in default to the right heirs of the said John Pole (sic). Witnesses: Tho-mas Halnilorde of Snytall, John Mason of the same place, William de Shagh of the same place, Robert. Elyot of Cudeworth, Robert del Hill of the same place. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31 ' seal of red wax shows some device 'not armorial. Notes: see the charter of 20th October 1421 and the notes thereto. (Wheat) 158 1433, in the feast of the invention of the Holy Cross (3rd May). Charter (Lat), dated at Yngbircheworth, confirming a grant from Thomas son and heir of Robert Walton of Yugbircheworth to Thomas son of Richard Roberts his heirs and assigns for ever; of one yearly rent of two shillings issuing annually, at the terms of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter by equal portions, out of all and singular his lands and tene~ with all their appurtenances, in the town and within the boundaries of Yngbircheworth. Powers of entry and distress, in default of payment etc. Witnesses: Master Robert Polayne vicar of the church of Penyston, John Barnby, William Turton, John Ranowe, Richard Smyth of Barneslay. Vellum: one skin 12 X 5, seal broken k shows part of letter R. N~: there is an interesting reference to Robert Polayn in Dransfield's "History of Penistone 10. 356 (1437-8) in the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul the a~e (25th January), in the 16th year Henry VI. Charter (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, confirming a grant from Thomas Reyvell of Dongworthe to Henry W~er of Stanyngton; of one m~ssuage, with the buildings built thereon, and one oxgang, with their appurtenances, in the town and territories of Bradfeld; which then formerly were of Robert Tynker of Bradfeld le nayler; to have and to hold the said messuage and oxgang, with all 24 their appurtenances, to the said Henry his heirs and assigns, freely, quietly and wholly, well and in peace; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Witnesses: John Shagh turner of Bradfeld, John Morewode of the same place, John Bromehed of the same place, William Hobson, Thomas Shagh of Dongworthe. Vellum: one skin 81 X 3. Notes: this is a copy in a hand of the 16th century. (Wheat) 353 1449 August 7th. Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Sheffeld, by Agnes then late wife of Williarn Kilton to Williarn Dawson his heirs and assigns, of one field called Goderod feild, lying between the lands of Isabele Bowre on the north and Fryth de Westnall on the south; and one land called Garlekbanke, which lay between land called Child~rfeild on the north and a brook called Storth broke on the south. Witnesses: John Mariott, William de Morton, Thomas Dickson. Vellum: one skin 16 X 2. Notes: this is a copy on vellum, examined by W. West and Mathew West (of Rotherham); the land quitclaimed was evidently at Westnal otherwise Westmon haIgh, formerly one of the four divisions of Bradfield parish. (Wheat) (1453) October 24th, in the 32nd year of Henry VI. Surrender and Admittance (Lat), copy court roll of the manor of Connesburghe. At a court held at Connesburghe, on the above date, Williarn Harwodd by Hugh Roos tenant and juror (tenentem et juratorem), surrendered into the hands of the lord one parcel of land, with the cottages thereon and seven rods of land, with the appurtenances, in Clyfton; to the use of John, Farome and Agnes his wife and their heirs for ever; which were granted to the said John and Agnes; to hold to them and their heirs for ever; for services, according to the custom of the manor ; and they gave to the lord for a fine on entry xij d. Vellum: one skin 12 X 11. Notes: the name of the lord of the manor is not given. (Wightman) 351 (1457),,in the vigil of the apostles_ Simon and Judas (28th October), in the 36th year of Henry VI. Memorandum (Lat) that at the court of Sheffeld, on the above date, Robert Stede son of John de Stede, who then lately held of the lord certain lands and tenements by an ancient feoffment, with the appurtenances, in Onesacre, at the day of his death; after whose death came Robert de (sic) Stede kinsman and next heir of him Robert WII of'john and-claimed to hold by virtue of the said gift, the lands and 25 tenements, with the appurtenances, as his right and inheritance; which were granted to the said. Robert; to hold to him and his heirs and assigns, for service according to the custom of the manor, for -ever; paying thenceforth to the lord each year as appeared by the rent-roll of the lord; and he gave to the lord for a relief iij s iiij d and did fealty. Vellum: one skin 15 X 3. Notes. this is a copy made by W. West. See pedigree of Stead in Hunter's F.M.G. vol i, p 331. Onesacre is a farm west of Oughtibridge, in Domesday it is spelt Anesacre; being the field of An. An is a wellknown 0. N personal name and akr is the 0.N for arable land; see Goodall's Placenames of South-west Yorkshire," page 221. (Wheat) 351 (1457) in the vigil of the apostles Simon and Judas (28th October), in the 36th year of Hen y VI. Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At the court of Sheffeld, held there on the above date, Robert de Stede son of John de Stede who held of the lord certain lands and tenements of ancient feoffinent, with -the appurtenances, in Onesacre had closed his last day; after the death of him (the said Robert son of John) came Robert de Stede kinsman and next heir of himself Robert son of John; and claimed of the lord the said lands and tenements, with the appur tenanees~ as his right and inheritance; which were granted to the said Robext; to hold to him his heirs and assigns for ever; for services, according to the custom of the manor for ever; paying theceforth to the lord every year, as appeared by the rent roll of the lord; and he gave to the lord as a relief iij s iiij d and did fealty. Vellum: one skin 81 X 3. (Wheat) 190 (1463) the feast of Pentecost (29th May), in the 3rd yearof Edward IV. Rehase and Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld. by john son and heir of Henry Seygnoar, for hinself and his heirs for ever, to John Brombed his heirs and ~s; of all his right and claim of and in all lands and tenements meadows woods feedings and pastures, with all their appurnenances, which then formerly were of John Langaus in 26 Worhall in the parish of Bradfeld. Witnesses: John Morwod, William. Morton, Robert Morton, John Scygnoar junior. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31, seal of black wax bears a monogram, or some non-armorial device. (Wheat) 370 (1463) in the feast of Pentecost (29th May), in the 3rd year 'Of Edward IV. Quit claim (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, by- John son and heir of Henry Sey gnior to John Brombed his heirs and assigns; of all right and claim, which he had or might have etc, of and in all lands and tenements meadows woods feedings and pastures, with all their appurtenances, which then formerly were of John Langous in Worhall in the parish of Bradfeld. Witneues: John Morewod, Willi Mortoti, Robert Morton, John Seygnior junior. Vellum : one skin 101 X 4. N~ `Ihis is a plain copy, in a hand of 16th century; see number 190 above. (Wheat) 112 (1465) the feast of the assumption of the blessed Mary (15th August), in the Sth year of Edward IV. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Henry Wrastler of Stanyng ton to Sir Thomas Cootes and William Shirtclyff, of one mesguage, with the building over it: and one oxgang, with its appurtenances, in the town and in the territories of Bradfeld, which then formerly were of Robert Tyriker of Bradfeld le nayler; to have and to hold the said messuage etc, to the said Thomas and Williain their heirs and assigns, free quietly well and in peace, of the chief lord etc, by service. Witnemes: Thomas Everyngham esquire, Richard Hobson, Richard Bromehed, Richard Shagh of Kyrketon, Geoffrey Waynwryglit. Vellum: one skin 81 X 41, no seal. Notes: this is a copy in a hand of 16th century. (Wheat) (1470) August 1st, in the 10th year of Edward IV. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Connesburghe. At a court held at Connesburgh, on the above date, John Lewsay and Elena his wife, present in court in person, surrendered into the hands of the lord,,one messuage, one bovat of land and meadow, seven acres of land of oxgangland, then late perquisite of the bovate of the lord there, three acres and a half of Forland, with the appurtenances, in Clyfton ; to the use of John Farome and his heirs for ever; which were granted to the said John Farome, to hold to him and his heirs for ever ; for services, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord for a fine on entry ijs. Vellum: one skin 81 X 2. No~ the name of the lord of the manor is not given. (Wightman) 27 204 (1475) April Ilth, in the 15th year Edward IV. Surrender and Adinittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At the court of Sheffeld held there on the above date, came Alice Barbot widow, sister of John Barbot and late wife of Richard Parkyn, in person, and surrendered into the bands of the lord, one messuage and two acres of land assart, in Staneforth, to the use of John Parkyn her younger son his heirs and assigns; which were granted to the said John Parkyn; to have and to hold to the same John his heirs and assigns for ever, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord for a fine on entry of vid; and did fealty and agreed to pay to the lord the rent of xij d per annum, at the terms usual there. Vellum : one skin 9 X 3. Notes: there seems to be no good reason why Alice, Parkyrt should have been referred to by her maiden name. Assart land was parts of forests cleared of wood, of which there was much round Sheffield. (Wheat) 240 (1484) in the feast of Mary Magdalene (22nd July), in the 2nd year of Richard 111. Quit~ (Lat), dated at Bradfeld, by Henry Bromhed to John Bromhed, his illegitimate brother, his heirs and assigns . of all his right and claim, which he had or might ham in one messuage, with all its appurtenances, which formerly were of John Langous of W~ in the p~ of £radfeld. Witnesses: Williarn Hobson, John Brombed, John S~. V@~: om skin 9 X :ZI. Notes: this is a copy in a contemporary hand. (Wheat) 150 (1486-7) January 4th, in the 2nd year of Henry VII. L~ of atto~ ("t) from Nicholas Burdett esquire son and heir of A~ Burdett esquire and Elisabeth his (Nicholas') wife to William Turton; to cater for them and in their names into seven oxgangs and meadows, with all messuages tofts and crofts adjoining, with all their appurtenances, in the town and territories of Yngbyrcheworth and to take possession; and after taking possession to deliver poem~ to Thomas Burton of Wakefeld his heirs and assigns, according to the form and efrect of a certain charter indented then already made by the said Nicholas and Elisabeth. Venum : one skin 91 X- 31, two small seals of red wax, one bears the initials I.B and the other is obscure. Notes: there is a chapter on Denby, with a pedigree of Burdet of Denby, in Dransfield's " History of Penistone," page 29. The pedigree states that Elisabeth 28 wife of Nicholas Burdett was the daughter of Richard Wentworth of Bretton; it gives the father's name as Aymer; but in this deed it is Amery. Denby is about two miles north-west of Penistone and it includes the township of Ingbirchworth. In O.E Dene means the Dane. (Wheat) 74 (1486-7) January Sth, in the 2nd year of Henry VII. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant made from Nicholas Burdett esquire son and heir of Amery Burdett esquire and Elizabeth his (Nicholas') wife to Thomas Turton of Wakefeld, ofseven oxgangs and meadow, with all messuages tofts and crofts near thereto; with all their appur tenances, in the town and territory of Yngbyrcheworth; to have and to hold all the said messuages tofts crofts lands and meadows, with all their appurtenances, to the said Thomas his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by service etc; paying thenceforth annually, to the said Nicholas and Elizabeth and the heirs of the said Nicholas for ever, thirty two shillings, at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions; and also making and doing two days extra service at harvest, each year for ever. Proviso for re-entry and distress in case of non-payment of rent for four days. Witnesses: John Moxon, Robert Riche, William Turton. Vellum: one skin 13 X 5, two seals of red wax, obscure.' Notes: the skin is indented at the top. (Wheat) 129 (1491) July 4th, in the 6th year of Henry VII. Charter (Ut), dated at Bradfeld, confirming a gift, demise and feoffment from Thomas Cootes chaplain and Williarn Shyrcly1T to John Brownell senior; of one messuage and one oxgang, with their appurtenances, in Bradfeld; which they then lately had of the gift and feoffinent of Henry Wrasteler; to have and to hold the said messuage and oxgang, with their appurtenances, to the said John Brownyll (sic) for the, term of the life of himself John; and after the decease of himself John, the said messuage and oxgaug, with their appurtenances, should remain to Nicholas Brownyll, son of the said John 29 Brownyll, and Elizabethe his wife, daughter of John More; to have and to hold the said messuage and oxgang, with their appurtenances, to the said Nicholas and Elizabethe and the heirs of the bodies of themselves Nicholas and Elizabeth, lawfully begotten; and if it should happen that the said Nicholas and Elizabethe should die without heirs of the bodies of the said Nicholas and Elizabethe, lawfully begotten; then, after the decease of themselves Nicholas and Elizabethe, the said messuage and oxgang, with their appurtenances, should remain to the right heirs of the said John Brownyll; to hold of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: Henry Evetfng~-ham esquire, Richard Wortlay, John Moghson, Richard Waynwryght, John Shaagh. Vellum: one skin, no seal. Notes: this is a copy in a hand of the 17th century. (Wheat) 208(1496) August 9th, in the 1 lth year of Henry VI 1. Adodtt~~ (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At the court of Shefeld, held there on the above date, came Nicholas Steyd son and heir of John Steyd into court and gave to the lord a fine of iij s iiij d for liberty to hold of the lord, messuages and certain lands and tenements to the same belonging, by ancient feofFment, in Onseacre, after the death of the said John his father, whose heir he was; which were granted to the same Nicholas; to hold to him his heirs and assigns for ever, saving the right of any other person; and he did fealty. Examined with an ancient copy by W. West. Vellum: one skin 14 X 21. Notes: William. West, an attorney of Rotherham, was in practice at the end of the 16th century, when this copy was made by him from an older one, and not extracted from the roll. The older copy, now much faded, is attached. (Wheat) (1502) June 10th, in the 17th year of Henry VII. Quit~ (Lat) from Geoffrey Morton of Roderham, son of Thomas Morton then late of Brightomlee in the parish of Bradfeld deceased, to James Morton his brother his heirs and assigns, of all his right estate title interest and demand, which he then had or in the future might have, of and in all that messuage lands tenements or other hereditaments, with the 30 appurtenances, lying at Brightomlee aforesaid; which then lately were of the said Thomas his father. Vellum: one skin 10 X 5, seal broken and obscure. (Appleyard) 10(1504) November 12th, in the 20th year of Henry V11. Award (Engl) as follows " Md yt thys ys y' warde maide by the most honorable Lorde George therlle of Shrewisbery and mayster Everyngarn stuarde, Richard Greffe John Shae Williarn Shae and Robert Warde betwixe John- T-6m50-n O_ f y' pariche of Bradfelde and all y* neyburs of Hawsworthehed of and for iL,*&y lyynge in Thornset betwyxe Byrfle howise and the howse of Richard Dey goynge throwe y& grownde of ye seyd John Tomson and a parcelle of my lord grownde that the seyd neyburs shall haue a suffycient paht (path) wey throwyhe y' seyd grownd as theire elders hade from Candelmes dey unto Martyernes dey and from Martyemes unto Candelmes to haue a sufficient wey for a horse lodynge throwge y' said grownd and so on in at y* yate of y' west parte of y' howse of ye sayd John called ye Clowe yate and so to procede accordynge to custurn, to ye wyche warde & grement not alonly y` seyd John Tomson hot also all y' seyd neyburis ate content and agrede s o to contenew for evermore. Thes witnes, Rychard Bromhed, John Hudson and John Skynnare cum multis aiiis. GyEynge at Thornset ye xijth dey of Nouernbre in y' yere of y' Reyn of our Souerayn lorde Kynge Henry y' vijth-xxth." Vellum: one skin 101 X 4, no seal. Notes: this appears to be a contemporary copy. (Wheat) (1505) April 26th, in the 20th year of Henry VII. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Nicholas Mathewe, heir of Williarn Mathewe then late of Tikhyll to Robert Bek and Agnes his wife of -the same place; of one enclosure called le Brakyncroft, containing five selions or thereabouts lying between a highway on the west and a meadow of the heirs le Grenefeld on the east; from which the north end butted upon a meadow of the said Nicholas and the south end butted upon a meadow of Alexander Helobi; which same enclosure, with its appurtenances, descended to him by right of inheritance on the death of the said William his father; to have and to hold the aforesaid enclosure, with its appurtenances, to the aforesaid Robert and Agnes their heirs and assigns; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Witnesses: Robett Twyer, Robert Lambert, Thomas West, Williarn Kesteyvin ? chaplin. Ve%m., one skin 10 X 4-1, small seal of red wax broken. (Wightman) 31 97 (1512) April 3rdi- in the 3rd year of Henry VIII. -Charter (Lat), dated at Brade ffeld, confirming a grant from Thornas Bromhed of Starthorppe in the county of Nottingham to Roger Hawe in le Pecke in the county of Derby yoman and Henry Roger of le GyIdyng Welles in the county of York husbandman; of all those his messuages lands and tenements tofts crofts rents reversions -and services, meadows feedings and pastures, with their appurtenances, lying in the parish of Bradeffeld in the county of Hallum. to hold the same unto the said Roger and; Henry their heirs a- nd assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc, for service etc. Power of attorney for james Bromhed of Bradeffeld to give possession. Witnesses: thomas Morton of Bradefeld (sic), Edward Morton of the same place, Henry Morton of the same place, William Thyrcrofte of Warsoppe, Henry Bromhed of Bradefeld. Vellum: one skin 91 X 61, seal of red wax obscure. Notes: this charter shows the con nection between Thomas Bromhed of Staythorpe and the ancient Brornhed family of Bradfield; it would appear that he had left Bradfield and was selling his Bradfield lands; probably james Bromhed to whom he gave power to deliver seisin and Henry Bromhed the witness, were his kinsmen. Starthorppe is given in Domesday as Stastorp and it is now known as Staythorpe. The manor belongs or recently belongo to the Master and Fellows of trinity College, Cambridge; it lies about half way between Newark and Southwell. The Grange of Staythorpe, of which some traces still remain, once belouM to the abbots of Ruford. Gildingwells is six miles north of Worksop. Here was formerly a monastery of the Benedictine order. (Wh"t) (1518) June Ist, in the 10th year of Henry VIII. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Connesburghe. At a court held at Connes burghe, on the above date, Williarn Farome by John Amory junior, tenant and juror; surrendered into the hands of the lord the reversion, after the death of himself William., of one messuage and twelve acres of land of Oxegangland and 'eight acres and three rods of land of Fordeland; and also one small close containing one acre, with their appurtenances, in Clyfton; to the use of William, Farome, son of the said William, and Joan his wife, daughter of John Swyft, and the heirs of their bodies, between them lawfully begotten, which said reversion was granted to the said William Farome the son and Joan his wife, to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, between them lawfully begotten; for services, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord for a fine on entry ii s. Vellum. one skin 12 X 21. Notes: the name of the lord of the manor is not given. (Wightman) 32 358 (1520) 24th July, in the 12th year of Henry VIII. Charter (Lat), dated at Worsope, confirming a grant from Agnes Bromehed then late relict of Thomas Bromehed of Starthorpe.in the county of Notingharn, in her pure widowhood, to Charles Bromehed her son, of all her messuages lands and tenements, meadows feedings and pastures, woods and underwoods; with their appurtenances, as they lay in Worsope, Kylton and Clypston, in the said county; to hold the same to the same Charles Bromehed his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: Robert Salvin? Roger Cam, Thornas Undurn? Vellum: one skin 10 X 3, part of a small seal of red wax shows the letters H and V or H and part of a W. (Wheat) (1520) December 18th, in the 12th year of Henry VIII. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Connesburghe. At a court held at Connesburghe, on the above date, William Farome by John Amory junior tenant and juror surrendered into the hands of the lord; one messuage and twelve acres of land and meadow called Forsteroxgange, ope cottage and one garden, parcel of the said messuage and twelve acres of land and meadow; and also one cottage one acre and three rods of land and pasture, with the appurtenances, in Clyfton; to the use of William Farome son of the said William and his heirs for ever; which were granted to the said William son of the said William; to hold to him and his heirs for ever; for services, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord for a fine on entry iii s iiii d. Vellum: one skin 101 X 2J. Notes: this copy court roll and four others of 1453, 1470, 1518 and 1520 respectively, above abstracted, are fastened together with a parchment tag; and it would appear that they were extracted by the steward of the manor at the same time and subsequent to the 18th December 1520. (Wightman) 33 347 (1521-2) January 13th, in the 13th year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat) by joan Barkar of Doer in the parish of Dronfeld in the county of Derby widow, in her pure widowhood, to John [Barkar her son and heir] of all her right estate and claim, which she had or might have, of and in one messuage and [two oxgangdl lying in the town and fields of Stanyngton in the county of York, with all their appurtenances to the said John Barkar his heirs and assigns; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Witnesses: Henry Henley, Richard Camme, William Camme of Doer. Vellum: one skin 10 X 51, seal missing. Notes.' the deed is tom in several places. (Wheat) 366 (1521-2) January 16th, in the 10f Year of Henry V111. QUIt^(Lat) by John Barkar senior of Dawre m the county of Derby gentleman for himself and his heirs and assigns for ever to john Parkar of Norton Lees iin the said county gentleman; of all right and claim etc, of and in one messuage, with the appurtenances, in Stannyngton withun the parish of Bradfelde in the county of York; at one time in the tenure or occupation of James Greves and Thrustam Morton; and also of and in all lands tenements meadows feedings and pastures and other hereditaments, with their appurtenances, in Stannyngton aforesaid, at one time in the tenure or occupation of the said james Greves and Thrustam. Morton. Vellum: one skin 11 X 71, seal of red wax bears the letters Rj.A. (Wheat) - (1523) Wednesday next before the feast of the exhaltation of the Holy Cross (14th September), in the 14th year of Henry VIII. Settlement (Lat and Engl), dated at Brythumley, whereby Edward Morton of Pogys gave and confirmed to Nycholas Stede, Henry Ibbotson and John Morton of Muldeclyfe, his messuage in Brythumley; to hold to them their heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc, by services etc. The intent being, that the said feoffees should stand seised to the use of the said Edward Morton and the heirs of his body etc; and in default of such issue, to the service of " Syn John baptyst of Bradfeld for ever mor, to pray for me and elders sollus ", reserving to John Rogers xiii s iiij d during the term of his life &c to be peid of seid messe in Brythumley "; and after his decease " to turn to ye seid servis for euer ". Vellum: one skin 9 X 61, seal missing. Notes: Pogys or Poggs is a few fields to the cast of Dwarriden, on the Ancar Brook. "Elders sollus probably means the souls of his ancestors. (Appleyard) 34 (1525) May 2nd, in the 17th year of Henry VIII. Lease (Engl) from Edwarde Morton of Bradfeld parish to Brion Gelot of the same parish, of his tenement lying in Brythumley; with all the appurtenances thereto " pertenynge," for the term of x years then next ensuing " ye dat a bowne namyd % paying therefor yearly to the said Edwarde vi s viii d, at the feast of Pentecost and vi s viii d at the feast of Saint Martin in winter; also the said Brion paid to the said Edwarde xxvi s viii d for the said term; also the said Brion should make repairs as would serve him; more over the said Brion should " defend ye Keryk and ye Kinge of al out rents and dutteys " thereto pertaining; also the said Edwarde his heirs and assigns was " bowden by obligae ion to warant al ye seid term to ye seid Brion Gelot fully to be complet and plesabull endid ". Witnesses: William Hoden prest, Rauff Ward, Thomas Hayrsdall. Vellum: one skin 91 X 6, seal missing.. (Appleyard) 359(1530-1) March 16th, in the 22nd year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Sheffield, by Edward Power of Brathwell in the county of York gentleman to John Parkyrt senior of Wadyslay his heirs and assigns; of all his right and claim etc in one messuage, with one water-wheel built above, called le Southwhele, with all their appurtenances, in Wiswode in the said county. Witnesses: Robert Fenton of Malynbridge, Roger Barbar of Wadyslay, Richard Shoter of the same place. Vellum: one skin 13 X 4, seal missing. Notes: the deed is endorsed "Wheele Steed", and it contains several corrections and, alterations, probably made before execution. It was originally dated at Wiswode, but altered to Sheffield. (Wheat) 8 (1531) October 24th, in the 23rd. year of Henry VIII. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from John Bromehed of Burwell in the county of Cambridge. " husbondman " to John Colyngworth and Agnes his wife, of one annual rent or annuity of twenty four shillings and eight pence, from three tenements lying in Worsoppe and Kylton in the county of Nottingham, then in the tenure of Thomas Charlesworth and Margaret Bilbe widow, with all lands meadows feedings and pastures to the same three tenements belonging, and their appurtenances; to have hold and receive the said annual rent or annuity of twenty four shillings and eight Pence -from the said three tenements and other premises and their appurtenances, to the said John Colyngworth and Agnes and their assigns, during the life of her the said Agnes, annually at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions. Power to distrain in case the said annual rent or annuity was in arrear. Vellum: one skin 10 X 6 J, seal of green wax bears the letters H.S. Notes: it appears that the scribe has written Margery three times where the name Agnes should have been; in two cases the name Margery has been erased and Agnes inserted. This charter was found with several others herein abstracted relating to land at Bradfield belonging to a John Broomhead of the 14th century. (Wheat) 35 (1532-3) the feast of the purification of our lady (2nd February), in the 24th year of Henry VIII. Lease (Engl) from Edward Morton to Nycholas Turnar, of "hys messe & mancion callyd Anett Howse wt ye demaynes closes medoes wadds & pastures yto belonging to haue & to ocupye to ye fore seyd Nycholas or hys assygnyth ", from the date thereof, for the term of ten years etc; at the yearly rent of xiij s iiij d, at " ye fest of Wyssondey & saint Marten in wynter by even porcions and yf hit hapyn ye forseyd Nycholas to dye w' in ye seyd term he wyl y' EIzabet Swynden hys meydyn shal ocupy ye seyd term unspend also ye seyd Nycholas or his assygnyth to leyf ye seyd howses as he finds yern at ye hend of hys terme nor he shal avod no corn (?) nor hey be syd ye grond bot to sped (or spreed) it on ye grond as a tenand haght to do also ye seyd Nycholas or assygns to haue muk at begynnyg of ye grond & so to occupy ye seyd terme as a tenant haghd to do & to leff hys ffluk at ye ende of hys terme." Vellum: one skin 81 X 51, seal missing. Notes: the word grond occurs three times, and appears to be used in two different senses. See Archaeologia xi, 72. (Appleyard) 362 (1~ April 28th, in the 26th year of Henry V1 I I. Surre~ ~ AdMitt~ (Let) copy court roll of the manor of Shefeld. At a court ~ -at Shefeld, -on the above date, came William. H~ by Richard Browhede and John Wayawright tenants of the lord and jum; and surrendered ir" the hands of the lord, one niessuage and thm acres of amble land; and also one piece of meadow, with the 5, lying mar to the lower part of Hartley Rocher, in the parish of Bradfel& called Hoile Croft and Dod - . Ing; to the use of Richard Hudson, younger son of the said William, and his heirs; which thereupon were granted by the lord to the said Richard Hudson; to have and to hold to him his heirs and assigns for ever; of the lord, by rent and services, according to the custom of the manor; paying annually to John Hudson, elder son of the said William, and his heirs a rent of sixteen pence ; at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, paying in equal portions; he gave to the lord vj d fine for entky and did fealty. Vellum: one skin 8 X 3. (Wheat) ' 210 (1534) August 22nd, in the 26th year of Henry VIII. Deed (Let), confirming a grant from Edward Power of Brathwell in the county of York gentleman to John Creswyke, of six acres of land lying in the fields of Waddesley, of which four ' acres lay together on Stonyn flatt; between lands of R~ Sewter on both sides; and abutted on land of the same Richard on one part and land of Richard Parken on other 36 part; and the other two acres lay in le netherfyId, and were divided into eight roods, of which three lay between land of the said Richard Parken on one part and land of Thornas Moldeson on other part; and another five roods lay between land of the said John Creswyke on one part and land of the said Thomas Moldeson on other part; which said aforesaid (six) acres were then in the occupation of the said John Parken; to have and to hold the said six acres of land, with their appurtenances, to the said John Creswyke his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord of that fee; for services thenceforth owing and of right accustomed. John Hill was appointed attorney to deliver seisin. Vellum: one skin 141 X 71, seal missing. (Wheat) 72 (1534) September 20th, in the 26th year of Henry VIII. Indenture of Bargain and Sale (Engl) made between Williarn Power of Brathwell in the county of York gentleman upon the one part and John Creswyke of Wadisley in the same county yoman upon the other part; whereby, the said William, for a certain sum of good and lawful money of England by the said John paid etc,. the receipt acknowledged, did bargain and sell unto the said John, six acres of land " in the ffyldis of Waddesley "; whereof---four acres lay together upon the Stonyn Flat, between the land of Richard Sewter of both parts; and abutted upon the lands of the said Richard upon the one part and the lands of Richard Parken upon the other part; and the other two acres lay in Nether FyId, divided in eight rodes; whereof three rodes lay between the land of the said Richard Parken upon the one part and the land of Thomas Moldeson upon the other part; and the other five rodes lay between the lands of the said John Creswyke upon the one part and the lands of the said Thomas Moldeson upon the other part; all which lands were then in the occupation of the said John Parken; to have hold and occupy the said land and acres of land to the said John Creswyke his heirs and assigns for ever. Covenant by the said William, that he and his heirs would be ready at all times before the feast -of Saint Laurence the martyr (10th August) then next coming; to make and also should make a sure sufficient and lawful estate in the law to the said John Creswyke and his heirs, of the said six acres of land; whether it be by fine feoffment recovery or otherwise, as should be advised by the counsel of the same John or his heirs; covenant by the said Williarn that he had not encumbered. Vellum: one skin 12 X 7, seal of red wax, in good condition, bears an M below a crown. Notes: there is no signature or mark and no attestation clause. (Wheat) 207 (1535) June 22nd, in the 27th year of Henry V111. Surrender (Lat), copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a court held at Sheffeld on the above date when W that court came Nicholas Steyed senior, in person, and surrendered into the hands of the lord one messuage together with all its lands and tenements feedings and pa~es, with the appurtenances, in Onesacre, in the soke of Brd (Bradfield), then in the tenure of the said Nicholas; to the use of John Steyed [son of John Steyed] sm of the said Nicholas, which were thereafter granted by him to the said John; 37 to have and to hold, after the death of the said Nicholas his father to him and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, with remainder to William, Nicholas, Arthur, Richard and Robert, sons of the said Nicholas and the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten and which, after the death of the said William, Nicholas, Arthur, Richard and Robert and the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten, should revert to the right heirs of the said Nicholas the father for ever; of the lord for rents and services according to the custom of the n~r; and he - gave to the lord viiij d, for a fine on his entry. Vellum: one skin 8 X 41. Notes: the words in square brackets appear to have been inserted in error. (Wheat) (153S.6) March 19th, in the 27th year of Henry VIII. Cbarter (Lat), dated at Tohyll, confirming a grant from John Leistone and Helena his wife to Thornas Marre and Joan his wife; of one messuage lying in Tykhyll, with buildings thereto, in a street called Sonderlands: between a toft of Thomas Vesty on the east, a toft of Robert Lamberd on the west; upon land of the said Thomas Vesteye (sic) on the north and upon the king's road on the south; which same messuage descended to the said John in right of inheritance on the death of Alexander Leistone his father; to have and to hold the said messuage~, with its appurtenances, to the said Thomas and Joan his wife their heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for services. Witnesses: to giving possession, Thomas Vestey, Robert Lamberd, Thomas Stokkes, William Bavys, Humfrey Amcoits, Henry Marre, William Stokkes, John . . . . , John Toddington, John Amcoits, Hugh Bolde, George Homer, Edward WhInreid? John Byl ? J ohn Gaunte ? Vellum : one skin 9 X 41, two small seals of red wax, one bears a W. (Wightman) (1535-6) Ma~rcb 19th, in the 27th year of Henry VIII. Release and quitclairn (Lat), dated at Tykhyll, from John L.Psis~ and Helena his wife to Thomas Marre and joan his wife; of all right etc which they had or might have, of and in one messuage, with its appurtenanceE~ situate in Sonderlands; to have and to hold to the same Thomas and Joan their heirs and assigns for ever, following the form and effect of their charter then granted. Vellum one skin 11 X 6, two small seals of red wax, one obscure, the other bears a W. Notes: see charter of even date. (Wightman) 38 99 (1536) April lst, in the 27th year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat) by Robert Swyfte senior and Robert Swyfte junior to John Coldwell his heirs and assigns; of all their right etc, of and in one messuage, thirty acres of land, fifteen acres of meadow, thirty acres of pasture, twenty acres of wood and a hundred acres of furze and heath, with the appurtenances, in Waldershelf in the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York. Vellum: one skin 101 X 6, two seals of red wax bear the initials R.S. Notes: both the Swyftes signed, one " Swyft " and the other " Swyfte." (Wheat) (1537-8) January 16th, in the 29th year of Henry VIII. Lease (Engl) from Edward Morton of the parish of Bradfeld to Bryan Gelot of Bryghtamlee, of a measse (messuage) " bulded " and all lands meadows pastures closynge and common pastures, with the appurtenances belonging to the said measse; as it lay in the " fyIdes and townshyppe " of Bryghtamlee, then in the holding of the said Bryan; from the feast of the Purification then next ensuing, for the end and term of twelve years; at the yearly rent of xiiij s viij d, payable half -yearly at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by even portions; and also yielding and paying yearly all manner of 99 cheyff rents " due to the " chyff lord or lords of the fee ", for the said measse laiqds and other the premises, during the said term; and for the which term so peaceably to he had unto the said Bryan " without wexacyon or troble " of the said Edward or his heirs; the said Bryan granting (covenanting) to content and pay unto the said Edward the sum of xxxiiJ* 5 inj'd " in ye name of a forgyft or a gressum & ye sayd Bryan to buld up a lathe of hys own proper costs & charges & ye sayd Edward to fynd hym all manner of tymber provyded always y' yf ye sayd Edward or hys chyIdren do nede unto ye sayd measse then the sayd Bryan to have recompense for his forgyft & then to go ". Vellum: one skin 91 X 5, seal missing. (Appleyard) (1538) June 10th,in the 30th year of Henry VIII. Charter(Lat) confirminga grant from Robert Lepton of Firsby in the county of York gentleman to John Snell of Rother ham merchant, of two acres three rods and half a rod of land, with the appurtenances, in Clyfton in the parish of Conysbourghe in the county aforesaid; and also half of one toft containing half an acre of land, with the appurtenances, in Clyfton aforesaid; also all messuages lands tenements and other his hereditaments whatsoever, with their appurtenances, in Clyfton aforesaid; then lately conveyed to him and his heirs, by the gift or feoffment of a certain Cristofer Rendall of Tykhill in the county aforesaid; which same toft land tenements and other premises, with the appurten ances, then situate lying and being in several places and fields of Clyfton aforesaid, as appeared in a certain schedule to that charter annexed and specified; to have and to hold same unto the said John Snell his heirs and assigns, to the use of his proper heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. 39 THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO. To wit, one acre of land and half of one toft, containing one acre and a half, lying in Clyfton in that charter named; between tenements of Thomas Boswell of Connesbourghe (sic) gentleman on the north and the tenements of John Snell in the said charter mentioned called Copyhold-land on the south; and butting on a lane called Town Well Lane towards the east and on tenements then formerly of Robert Twyer towards the west; and half an acre of land lying above cultivated land called Wyndinglue londes in Clyfton aforesaid; between lands of the said Robert Twyer on the east part and lands of Edward Henryson on the west part; and butting on cultivated land called Foxa towards the south and upon land. of the said Robert Twyer on the north; and one rod of land and a half, lying in the fields of Clyfton aforesaid, called Hill Feld, between lands of the said Robert Twyer on the east and west; and butting on lands of the said Edward Henryson towards the south and land of John Amery on the north; and one rod of land lying in the said field called Hill Feld, between lands of the said Robert Twyer on the south and land of Robert Boswell of Clyfton on the north; and butting on le Connesboroghe (sic) Haghe towards the west and on le Hill Egge towards the east; and one rod of land lying in H ill- Feld aforesaid, between lands-- of the said Robert Twyer on the south and lands of the said Edward Herryson (sic) on the north; and butting upon Connesborowe (sic) Haghe towards the west and upon le Hill Ege (sic) towards the east; and one rod of land lying in the fields there, called Nothill Feld~ between lands -of the said Robert Twyer on the east and lands of the said Robert Boswell of Clyfton on the west; and butting upon land of Thomas Boswell of Connesboroghe (sic) on the south and land of the said Robert Boswell of Clyfton on the north. Witnesses: to livery of seisin, John Wilkynson gentleman, Williarn Farome, Richard Amere, Thomas Farome, John Farome, Richard Jakson, Richard Amere, jorm Jakson, John Dalton. Vellum. two skins, the charter 12 X 61 and the schedule 10 X 8; seal missing. (Wightman) 80 (1538) July 21st, in the 30th year of Henry VIII. Acquittance (Engl), as follows: " Be it known to all men where this present wryttyng shall come, to se reyd and here. I Agnes Charlesworth of Yngburchworth in ye pariech of Penyston in ye Countie of York haue resayved ye day of makyng herof a sertayn soame of money of Richard Mykkyllthwayt my kynsman in full contenttacion and pamentt of all manner of dewttes dettes or demandes and for ye wiche pamentt the said Richard his heirres and excecutorres shalbe dyschargd and this my present wryttyng shalbe a sufficientt acquictance and dyscharge for euer In wytnes wherof 1 the same Agnes Charles worth in my virgynite hayth setto my seall ye xxj' day of July in the xxxt yere of ye reign of our souereign lord kyng Henry ye viij' record Vellum. one 10 X 5, small seal of dark red wax bears a W. (Wheat) J 40 94 (1538-9) January 7th, in the 30th year of Henry VIII. Indenture of Bargain and Sale (Engl) made between William Power of Brewell in the county of York gentleman of the one part and Thornas Creswyke of Olerton in the said county cutler of the other part; whereby, the said William, in consideration of twenty marks, paid etc, the receipt etc; did bargain and sell to the said Thomas Creswycke, five acres of meadow and two acres and a half of arable land; whereof three acres of meadow lay in Olertonyngges within the said county, called Three Acres, betwixt the lands of Henry Everyngham and John Creswyke on the west and the- lands of Marmaduke Everyng ham and Thomas Creswyke on the south; and the other two acres of meadow lay at Byrreylye within the said county, called Byrreylye, betwixt the lands of the said William Power on the north and the lands of Richard Sewter on the south and extended upon the said three acres of meadow upon the cast and the lands of Henry Everyngham and John Creswyke on the west; the other two acres of arable land lay adjoining to WaddsleyfyIde in the said county, called Kyrke Acres, betwixt the land of Richard Sewter on the north and the land of the same Richard on the south; and did abutt upon the land of the same Richard on the east and the lands of John Cres wyke on the west; and the half acre of arable land lay under Waddsley Hall within the same county, in a pasture there called the New Close, betwixt the lands of the said Henry Everyngham on both sides; and abutted upon the lands of the same Henry on the north and the lands of Marmaduke Everyngham on the south; to hold to the said Thomas Creswyke of Olerton his heirs and assigns for ever; yielding and paying therefore yearly to the said William and his heirs " sex penyes," at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter [by even] payments, covenants for title; and a recital that the said William. Power and his brother by their lease, sealed with their seals, bearing date the 12th day of October in the 26th year of the reign of Henry VIII (1534) had granted and let to farm unto Thomas Creswycke deceased, father unto the said Thomas that then was, the manor of Olerton within the said county, with all lands and tenements to the same manor belonging, whereof the said seven acres and half acre were parcel, during the term of forty years then next ensuing after the date of the said indenture, paying therefore yearly to the said William his heirs or assigns three pounds six shillings of good and lawful money, during the said years; which said lease and term of years came unto the hands and possession of the said Thornas Creswyke that then was, by the gift and assignment of his said then late father; and the said William, Power covemoted promised and granted by those presents to and with the said Thomas Creswyke of Olerton his heirs executors and assigns to discharge acquit release allow or abate yearly to the same Thomas his executors or assigns, during the said lease or term of forty years, thirteen shillings and four pence parcel of the said rent of three pounds six shillings; over ten shillings and eight pence abated for such lands as Laurence Srnyth and John Creswyke had bought, which were in the said lease; the same lease or any thing therein contained to the contrary nothwithstanding. Vellum: one skin 16 X 9, seal of red wax broken shows a cross. Notes: from this deed it appears that in 1534 the manor of Owlerton belonged to Williarn Power and his brother; and that they leased it, in that year, to 41 Thomas Creswyke, who died before the 7th January 1538-9, for forty years. In 1538-9 it would appear that Williatn Power was the sole owner of the manor and that parts had been sold. There is no signature or mark to the deed and there are no witnesses. (Wheat) (1538-9) February 25th, in the 30th year of Henry VIII. Charter (Lat), dated at Tikhill, confirming a grant from Robert Beck of Tikhill in the county of York and Agnes his wife to Robert Chapman of Great Markham in the county of Nottingham and Helene his wife, of one enclosure called le Brakencrofte, containing five selions or thereabouts, lying in the fields of Tikhill aforesaid, between a common lane on the west and a meadow of the heirs- of Greenfelld on the cast, of which the Southend butted on a meadow of the heirs of Helebye; to have and to hold the -aforesaid enclosure, with its appurtenances, to the said Robert Chapinan and Helene his wife; to their use and the heirs between them lawfully begotten, for ever; of the chief lord etc, by services etc; paying therefor to the aforesaid Robert ~c (sic) and his assigns six shillings and eight pence, or to his attorney, during his life; at the fe~ of Saint Martin in winter. Power of distress in default of payment. Witne~: Robert . . . . , William Frankysh ? Hugh Bolld, Richard Frankysh? Christopher Abdie, William Birley, Henry . . . . VeHum: one skin 11 X 6, two small seals of red wax, broken. (Wightman) 29 (1538-9) March 20th, in the 30th year of He" VIII. Bond (Lat and Engi) of John blosley of Cawthorne in the county of York yoman, in the sum of forty pounds, to secure to Richard Mikelthwaite and james Mikelthwaite the performance of covenants by the said John Mosley and Jenet his wife. VeUum: one skin 10 X 51, seal missing. (Wheat) 42 36 (1539) May Sth, in the 31st year of Henry VIII. Acquittance (Engl), whereby John Mosley of the parish of Cowthorn in the county of York yoman acknowledged, that he had received of Richard Mykyltwhait xiij li vi s viii d of lawful money of Yngland, the day of the making thereof; " in partye of pamentt of sirtane landes & tennementtes for xxi yerres term lettyn unto ye same Richard & his assignes. In wiche pamentt of xiij li vi s viii d sterling I knowlage me conttented & payd & ye sayd Richard & his heirrs & excecutores to be acquet & dyscharged for euer." Witnesses called recordes: John Ward, Richard Vesse, Henry Crawshay, Charles Burdhed, Charles Slak. Vellum: one skin 9 X 6, small seal of red wax broken and obscure. (Wheat) 15 (1539-40) January 28th, in the 31st year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat) from Williarn Power of Brewell in the county of York gentleman to Thomas Creswyke of Olerton in the said county "cuttler", being in his full and peaceful possession, of all right title etc of and in five acres of meadow lying near Olertonynges and Byrreylye in the said county; and two acres of arable land, adjacent to the same, in the field called WaddesleyfyId in the same county ; and half of one other acre of land, lying below Waddesley Hall in the same county. Vellum: one skin 12 X 41, seal missing. Notes: Byrreylye is now known as Burrowlee. (Wheat) 33 (1540) fifteen days after Easter (12th April), in the 31st year of Henry VIII. Final Concord (Lat), dated at Westminster, between Henry Benkys and George Hochonson plaintiff and John Mosley, joan his wife and Richard Mikyliwhate defendants; whereby, the latter quit claimed to the former one messuage, twelve acres of land, six acres of meadow, twelve acres of pasture and two shillings rent with the appurtenances, in Yngebyrchwod and Thurlestone in the parish of Penystone; for the term of twenty three years, as therein mentioned. Vellum: one skin 13 X 7. (Wheat) Genealogy deduced. 116 (1540) April 21st, in the 31st year of Henry VIII. Charter (Lat), dated at Mansfeld Wodhouse, confirming a grant from Nicholas Brownell of Mansfeld Wodhouse in the county of Notingham husbandman to Robert Swyfte de le Brome Hall in the parish of Sheffeld in the couniy of York gentleman; of one messuage with the buildings and super-structure and an oxgang, with their appurtenances, in the town and territories of Nether Bradfeld; one croft called Newland, which then formerly was of Robert Tynker of Over Bradfeld nayler; and also all other messuages enclosures lands tenements and other his hereditaments whatsoever in Nether Bradfeld aforesaid; to have and to hold the same, with their appurtenances, to the said Robert his heirs and 43 assigns; to the use of his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc, by service. The grantor appointed Henry Waynwryght of Stanyngton and Thomas Mychell of Hallome his attornies to deliver seisin. Witnesses: John Srnythe of Mansfeld Wodhouse, Henry Waynwright Henry Swyfte. Vellum: one skin 121 X 31, no seal. Notes: this is a copy. A memorandum endorsed says that seisin was delivered in the presence of Laurence Smythe bailiff of Sheffeld, Edmund Eyre gentleman, Richard Bromehed, John Bromehed junior, Richard Lockeslay~ Henry Lockeslay, Nicholas Matley, John Waynwryght and J~ Morton. (Wheat). 106 (1540) April 30th, in the 32nd year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Mansfeld Wodhouse, from John Brownell of Hockerton in the county of Nottyngham 44 syngleman " to Robert Swyft of le Brome Hall in the parish of Sheffeld in the county of York gentleman, of all right and claim etc, of and in all those messuages lands tenements meadows feedings woods pastures rents and services, with their appurtenances, in Nether Bradfeld in the lordship of Halumshyre in the county of York; which formerly were of Nicholas Brownell his father. Witnesses: John Smythe of Mansfeld Wodhowsse, Henry Waynwright, Henry Swyft. Vellum: one skin 91 X 6. Notes: this is a copy in a hand of the 17th century. (Wheat) 37 (1540) December 12th, in the 32nd ~ of- Hemy VIII. (E-ngl)- from John Mosseley of Ingeburcheworth in the~ of Pm~ in the c~tyof Ymk~vou~ and Jenett his " wyffe, cosyn and beyre of Tbomas Tu~ to RichArd 1(1kyl thwayte of the same place yoman; of half of one close called the . . . . Felde, with appurtenances, in " the Feldes of Ingburcheworth " aforesaid, for the term of twelve years then next for to come ; yielding and paying for the same . . . . It was agreed between the parties, that the lessee should not be called upon to pay tithe; and the consideration for granting the lease was " neyne poundes ten shyllynges and eight pence of good and lauf ull Englyshe money ". Vellum: one skin 13 X 7, seals missing. Notes: the scribe has written at the end of the last line, just showing above the fold, his mark " M * . * clerke." The name of the close is illegible, and it appears that the annual rent has been inadvertently omitted. (Wheat) 104 (1540) December 16th, in the 32nd year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat), dated at Hockerton in the county of Nottingham, by William Brownell of Hockerton husbandman to Robert Swyfte of Brome Hall in the parish of Sheffeld in the county of York gentleman; of all his right and claim etc, of and in all those messuages lands tenements meadows feedings woods pastures rents and services, with their appurten ances, in Nether Bradfeld in the lordship of Hallumshire in the county of York; which were of Nicholas Brownell, father of the said William. Witnesses: Ralph Weste chaplain of Hockerton, Nicholas Brownell of Mansfeld Wodehowsses, Henry Waynwryght of Sanyngton, Nicholas Hawkesworth of Hallome. Vellum: one skin 111 X 41. Notes: this is a copy in a hand of the 17th century. (Wheat) - 202 (1540-41) January 18th, in the 32nd year of Henry VIII. Release (Engl), whereby Henry Eueryugham of Steynbur esquire and lord of - Wo~ and Waddeslay freed and released from him and his heirs for ever; unto all his freeholders in Worrall and Waddeslay and to their heirs for ovw; "all releeves wrongfull dewtyes and all other customes savynge suche as hem~ folowythe that ys to say that the forsayd freholders & theyr heyres for euer shall at euery chaunge come in to the lords courte and there pay a fewtye penye and be sworne true to the lord of the fee and then to pay ther yerlye rents and so for to occupye ther buds for euermore ". For the better fulfilment of the release the lord bound himself an his heirs in the sum of xl li. Vellum: one skin 91 X 4. Notes: this is an examined copy by Edward Bower, a Sheffield lawyer of the 16th century. A fewtye penye was a penny paid to the lord as an acknowledgment of fealty. By a fine of 4 & 5 Philip and Mary, Henry Everingham gave the manors of Wadsley and Worrall to Robert Swyft esquire; see " South -Yorkshire " vol ii, p 265. (Wheat) 350 (1541) May 26th, in the 33rd year of Henry VIII. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Shefeld. At a court baron of the earl of Shrewsbury held at Shefeld, on the above date, Nicholas Stede present in court in person surrendered into the hands of the lord, one messuage, then in the tenure of John . . . . ' with all lands meadows and tenements to the same belonging; to wit, half his land at Onesacer, withthe appurtenances in the soke of Bradfeld; to the 45 use of Nicholas Stede, son of the said Nicholas Stede and his heirs for ever, which grant was to the said Nicholas, to hold to him and his heirs for ever; by services, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the said lord a fine on entry . . . . per me John . . . . Vellum: one skin 10 X 11. Notes: the writing is much faded and partly illegible. (Wheat) (1541) June 24th, in the 33rd Year of Henry VIII.Settlement (Lat and Engi), dated at Weston de Byerlay, by Edward Morton; whereby he granted to John Morton yoman and Brian Gillott his former messuage, with the appurtenances, in Weston de Byerlay in the county of York; to have and to hold the said messuage. with its appurtenances, to the said John Morton and - Brian Gillott- their heirs and assigns for ever; following the form and effect of a c~ schedule to that his writing annexed;. and moreover in his ua~ the mud Edward Morton to attorn depute and in his place to pos~ and select for him Nycholas Stede and Thoma Archdale to give for him and in his name full and peaceful possession of the said lands and tenements, with their appurtenances, to the said John and Brian their heirs and assigns following the form aforesaid. THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO. The intent of that then present writing, whereunto that Schedule was annexed, was that the said John Morton yoman and Brian Gillott should stand and be seised of in and upon the premises, with their appurtenances,~ to them and their heirs for ever; to the use and behoof of John Morton son and heir apparent to the said Edward Morton and Joan-his sister, for the term of xiiij years; and after the said xiiij years be fully complete and ended, the said feoffees to stand and be seised of the premises; to the use of the said John Morton son of Edward Morton; and if the said John Morton died without issue, then the said lands to revert and come to joan his sister; and if it fortuned the said Joan his sister to die without issue; then all the said lands and tenements to revert and come to Gylbert Morton, brother to the said Edward, and his heirs for ever. Vellum: two skins the grant 13 X 6 and the schedule 14 X 2j; seal missing. Notes: endorsed on the grant is the following: " Memorandum that the within named Nycholas Stede and Thomas Archdale attorneys have delyvered possessyon unto ye w' in named John Morton & Bryan Gelot & to ther herys for ever after the forme & manner as ys wt in thys presente wrytinge -more playnly specyfyed & rehersed & thes beynge wyttnesses Crystoper Stanffeld Thomas Gellott Edward 46 Bower w' other moo at Bryghtarnlee the ix day of August in ye xxxiij yere of the Rcygn of owr souereygn lord kynge Henry VIII by the grace of God" etc. (Appleyard) (1541) October 12th, in the 32nd year of Henry VIII. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Robert Chappman of Great Markharn in the county of Nottingham and Helena his wife to Robert Bekke of Chasterfelld, of one enclosure, with its appurtenances, called Brakyncrofft lying in the fields of Tikhill; which same enclosure they then lately had from the gift and grant of Robert Becke (sic), father of the said Helena; to have and to hold the said enclosure, with its appurtenances, to the said Robert Becke of Chasterfelld aforesaid ; to the use of him and his heirs for ever, paying yearly to the said Robert Becke of Tikhill aforesaid, six shillings and eight pence during the life of the said Robert, at the feast of Saint Martin in winter; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Power of distress in default of payment and warranty of title. Witnesses: Ralph Clarke of Chasterfelld, Christofer Noris, William Bekke (sic) of Tikhill. Vellum: one skin 14 X 6, two small seals of red wax, broken. (Wightman) 67 (1542) August 12th, in the 34th year of Henry VIII. Indenture of Lease (Engl) made between Richard Senyor of Worall and John Senyor his son and heir of the one part and John Morton of Worall of the other part; whereby, the said Richard Senyor and John his son for the sum of seven pounds four shillings for rent ; to them paid in hand, at the day of the making thereof, had sett demised granted and by those presents " to farme letten " unto the said John Morton, a cottage house with a close, set and lying in Worall called NewfyId, then in the holding of the said John Morton; to have hold and occupy all the aforesaid cottage and close, with the appurtenances, to the said John Morton and his assigns, from the feast of " ye puryfycacyon of our blessed lady " then " next ensewynge ye date " thereof, unto the end and term of 47 eighteen years thence next following, fully to be complete; paying yearly therefor unto the said Richard and John their heirs or assigns, one pepper corn at the feast of Pentecost; if it be lawfully asked: and no more rent during the said term "in so moche as ye rent ys payd aforhand " ; also the said John Morton was to pay unto the said Richard and John their heirs or assigns, three pence yearly for " hys tytbe corn," -during the said term. Witnesses: HeAry Byrlay, Rychard Byrkynshaw, John Senyor. Vellum: one skin 81 X 4, small round seal of red wax, obscure. Notes - in this case the father and son wanted to raise money; and they leased their property for a term of years at a pepper corn rent, to obtain a ready money payment of £7 4s. (Wheat) 75 (1542) December lst, in the 34th year of Henry VIII. Acquittance (Engl) by John Mosley of Yngbirchworth and jenet his wife; by which they acknowledged that they had received from Richard Makeltweht of the same Birchworth x li; and he and his heirs and executors were acquitted and discharged for ever ; the said acquittance being made at Penyston. Witnesses: Rauflyvordsworth, William Addy, Edmund France. Vellum: one skin 12 X 4, two smalf`seals of red wax on one tag, one seal bears a stag springing, to dexter; probably not armorial. (Wheat) 365 (1543) June 26th, in the 35th year of Henry VIII. Admktance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Shefeld. At a court of frankpledge of the earl of Shrewsbury held at Shefeld on the above date, Edmund Bullywaunt came thither in court and gave to the lord xx d of fine for lawful heriot, for one messuage and half a bovate of land assert and one other messuage and one croft, with the appurtenances, in the soke of Bradfeld, after the decease of John Waynewright kinsman of the said Edmund, whose heir he himself was, which were granted to the said Edmund Bullywaunt; to have and to hold to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten for ever; for servi ces according to the custom of the manor, saving the right wheresoever lawful as from ancient times it appeared in the court roll at Sheffeld, 16th day of May in the year nine Edward IV (1469) [blank]; the same Edmund Bullywaunt came thither into court and gave to the lord xx d of fine for lawful heriot ; three parts of one bovate of hastler land called Forsterland ; and also half of one bovate of assert land, then lately of John Waynewright formerly of William Shay, with the appurtenances, 48 in Bradfeld; after the decease of the said John Waynewright kinsman of the said Edmund whose heir he was; which were granted to the said Edmund Bullywaunt; to hold to him and his heirs for ever; by services, according to the custom of the manor; reserving the right wheresoever lawful. Vellum: one skin 12 X 4. Notes: this is an unsigned copy, there is a blank line in the copy and many words are illegible. (Wheat) 369 (1543) September 24th, in the 35th year of Henry VIII. Assignment (Lat), after reciting that Bryan Middylton, then late of Ouerpopilton in the county of York gentleman, by his charter indented, made the 2nd day of December in the 34th year of the reign of Henry VIII (1542), for a certain sum of forty shillings sterling to him paid; granted and agreed by the same indenture with Thomas Killingbeck of Wake field in the county of York bocher (butcher) and 0huer Addy of Wakeffeld corvasour (shoemaker), that himself Brian Middylton before the feast of the nativity of the Lord then next in the future, should make a demise and grant to the said Thomas Killing beck and Oliuer Addy; of and in nine cottages, two shops and three vaults, with the appurtenances, in Wakeffeld; as they lay there, between the highroad on the west, north and south; and held of the lord king there, then formerly of the prior of the monastery of Burton then lately surpressed, and land of John Pecke esquire on the east; to hold and to have to the same Thomas and Ofluer from the feast of Saint Martin in winter then last past, to the end of the term of twenty and six years, from thence next following and fully to be completed; paying thenceforth annually to the said Brian Middylton his heirs and assigns, during the said term, forty shillings at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions, as is fully evident and appears in the same indenture; declaration that the said Thomas Killingbeck for a certain sum of money, to him the said Thomas Killingbeck paid by the said Oliuer Addy, before the date of those presents; sold gave and granted to the said Oliuer Addy his executors and assigns, all his estate interest and term, which he had jointly with the said Oliuer, of and in the said cottages, two shops and three vaults, with the appurtenances, in WakefFeld aforesaid; to hold and to have the same, to the said Oliuer Addy his executors and assigns; from the day of the date of that his then present writing, during all his term aforesaid, in the same. Vellum: one skin 17 x 51, seal missing. Notes: endorsed are the words" these ar the tak of the yeres of shops ", in a contemporary hand. (Wheat) 361 (1543) October 19th, in the 35th year of Henry VIII. Surrender (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a court of frankpledge of the earl of Shrewsbury held at Sheffeld. on the above date; James Bromehede by John Waynwright of Bradfeld and Robert Sklatter, tenants of the lord and jurors, surrendered into the hands of the lord a fourth part of half an oxgang of assert, with the appurtenances, in 49 Bradfeld; to the use of Christian Swynden and his assigns, during the term of the life of the said Christian; and after his dece7,se, then all the said lands and tenements, with their appurtenances, were to remain to Henry Bromhede son of the said James and his heirs for ever; which was granted to the said Christian; to hold to him and his assigns during the term of his life; and afterwards to the said Henry and his heirs for ever; and the said Christian gave to the lord as a fine for entry, for the term of his life ij d; and the said Henry gave to the lord as a fine for remainder when it sould accrue " ij d. Vellum: one skin 11 X 4. (Wheat) N.B. Christian Swynden may have been a brother-in-law or son-in-law of james Bromehede 368 (1544) June 18th, in the 36th year of Henry VIII. Quitclaim (Lat) by Lewis (Lodwicus) Jouis of the city of Bristol (Bristowe) cc taylour " and Joan his wife and Alice, sister of the said wife, children and heirs of Thomas Birley kinsman and - heir of the same (sic) William Birley, then formerly of Waddesley in the county of York deceased to Henry de Birley of Use in the county of York aforesaid their kinsman; for the term of his life, and after his decease to Edward his younger son; of all their right estate title claim demand etc, of and in all one messuage in Waddesley, then formerly in the tenure of Nicholas Parkyri and Margret his wife, and in all and singular the lands etc to the said messuage belonging, with their appurtenances whatsoever; to wit, the said messuage and all other the premises, with their appur tenances, which all and singular the before named Henry Birley then lately had or at some time had, by their grant to him and Edward his younger son, their heirs and assigns for ever. Witnesses: Thomas jois capper (a cap-maker), William Collyns " shoomaker % John Heward surgeon and others of the city of Bristol; also W Nashe . . . . notary public. Vellum: one skin 13 X 6. Notes: this is a true copy, examined with the original by John Hill clerk. (Wheat) 50 93(1544) November 15th, in the lst and 2nd year of Philip and Mary. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from John Mosselay of Kyrnberworth in -the county of York yoman and joan his wife, kinsman and next heir of Thomas Turton deceased, to William Turton of Denibye in the said county yoman; of that their messuage, with its appurtenances, in Yugbirchworth; and one meadow lying near to the said messuage, as it lay there between the King's way on the south and one stream there called Birchworthwater on the north; and abutted on land of Richard More on the west; one other meadow there called Hespyn Yngs, lying between land of Thomas Walton on the south and north; and abutted upon the King's way on the cast; one other enclosure of pasture called le Highfeld, as it lay there between lands of Richard More on the south and the common of Yngbirchworth on the north; and abutted on land of Thomas Walton on the cast; and all that enclosure of land meadow and pasture called Arkyncrofte, as it lay there on the west of a certain water called Scowt M Water and on the north by a certain stream called le Meresbroke, with all rights advantages commons and casements whatsoever to the said messuage and to all and singular other the premises etc belonging or appertaining; to hold the same to the said William Turton his heirs and assigns to the use of the same William his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for services etc. Appointment of Cristofer Wylson and Robert Jelott as attorneys to deliver seisin etc. Witnesses: to the giving of possession Robert Holme, Thomas . . . . , Richard Mekelthaet, Hugh Gyllett. Vellum: one skin 12 X 9, one seal bears the letter T and the other is broken and obscure. (Wheat) (1544-5) February last day, in the 36th year of Henry VIII.Lemm (Engl) from John Smalfeld of the Whytelee to Edwarde Morton of the Pogg^ of a parcel of meadow called Sowper Inge " frome the oller raw upwarde % then in the holding of the said Edward Morton; from the feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross then next ensuing, for the term of eight years; at the yearly rent of xxj s iiij d. Vellum: one skin 81 X 41, seal missing. (Appleyard) 157 (1545) May 26th, in the 37th year of Henry VIII. Surrender (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a court of frank (sic) of the earl of Shrewsbury, held at Sheffeld on the above date. Nicholas Steyde present in court, in person, surrendered into the hands of the lord of the manor; one messuage, with the appurtenances, lying near Ughtybryg, in the soke of Bradfeld, called Hasseler; with all lands and tenements to the same belonging, then in the tenure of the said Nicholas; to the use of Richard Steyde, son of the said Nicholas, and of his heirs for ever; which were granted to the said Richard; to hold to him and his heirs for ever, for service, according to the custom of the manor; and he gave to the lord, for a fine on entry, xij d. Paper: one sheet 8 X 31, no seal. Notes: this is not extracted by the steward, and appears to be an unofficial copy of a contemporary date. (Wheaffl 89 (1546) March the last day, in the 37th year of HenryVIII.Bond (Lat and Engl) of John Moselay of Yngbirchworth in the county of York yeoman, to secure to Richard Mikilwhate the sum of forty pounds, to perform covenants contained in a certain indenture of even date made between the said John Moselay and jenet his wife of the one part and the said Richard Mikilwhate of the other part. Vellum: one skin 14 X 5, small seal of red wax obscure. (Wheat) 98 (1546) April 28th, in the 38th year of Henry VIII. Confirmation (Lat) by Henry Roger of Uggyllwodsyde in the county of York yoman to John Bromhed of Burwell, son of Thomas Bromhed of Starthorpe, of all those his messuages lands and tenements tofts crofts rents reversions and services; meadows feedings and pastures, with their appurtenances, lying in the town of Nether Bradfeld, which same messuage etc he the said Henry Roger then lately had, to him and Roger Hawe then deceased and their heirs, from the gift and feolfment of the said Thomas Bromhed father of the said John Bromhed; to hold all the said messuage etc, with the appurtenances, to the said John Bromhed his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Power of attorney for james Bromhed of Bradfeld to give possession. Witnesses: Richard Bromhed of Thornset, Thomas Archedale, Henry Bromhed, Thomas Morton, Edward Bromhed, Henry Lockesley. Vellum: one skin 11 X 51, small round seal of red wax in good condition, but obscure. Notes: Butwell was in Cambridgeshire, see the charter of 24th October 1531, which is doubtless the one referred to in this deed of confirmation, which confirmation contains no words of gift or grant, but only dimisimus deliberavimus et hac presenti carts. confirmavimus." (Wheat) 52 26(1546) October 1 5th, in the 38th year of Henry V I I I. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Robert Brodehede of Yngbyrchworth in the county of York "husbondman," in the sum of forty pounds sterling, to secure to Richarde Mikilthwaite of Ingbirchworth (sic) in the said county of York clothier, the performance of the award of Thomas West yoman, William Riche yoman, Rycharde Wodcoke clothier and Robert Holme clothier it arbitrators indeferently elect and chosen betwix the said Robert Brodehede of the one partie and the said Richarde Mikilthwate (sic) of the other partie " ; in settlement of all claims. Vellum: one skin 12 X 81, small seal of red wax not armorial, shows a bird. (Wheat) 564 (1545-6 prior to) June 2nd, in the reign of [probably] Henry VIII. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffield. At a court held at Sheffeld came Nicholas Steyde senior in person and surrendered into the hands of the lord, one messuage and all other his lands and tenements, with the appurtenances, in Onsacre in the sokes of Bradfeild, then lately in the tenure of William Storth; to the use of Nicholas son of the said Nicholas ; which afterwards were granted for the life of the said Nicholas the son ; to have and to hold, after the death of the said Nicholas senior, to him and his heirs male of his body lawfully begotten; and that after the death of the same Nicholas the son and his heirs male etc, with remainder to William, Arthur, Richard and Robert, sons of the said Nicholas senior, and the heirs male of their body etc; and that after the death of the said William, Arthur, Richard and Robert and their heirs male etc; with remainder to the right heirs of the said Nicholas senior for ever; of the lord, by rent and services, according to the custom of the manor; and they gave to the lord xiiij d for a fine on their entry. Examined with an ancient copy by W. West. Vellum: one skin 12 X 4. Notes: the top of the copy has been burnt in four places and the full date cannot be read; but it is the 2nd June of one of the Henrys and the word " septimo ' appears as part of the regnal year so it must be prior to the reign of Edward VI. The writing does not helpr to fix the date as it is a copy by William West of Rotherham, who died in 1594. (Wheat) 224 (1549) May (31st) last day, in the 3rd year of Edward VI. Quitclaim (Lat) by William. Power of Breythwell in the county of York gentleman to William Shoter of Waddysley and Thomas Cresweke of Ollerton Hall; of all right estate title claim use interest and demand, which he had or might have, of and in one parcel of land called Ashyngcar; containing in length eighty feet and in breadth three hundred feet, 53 situate lyin - g and being in a certain place there called Ashyngcar in the parish of Eccles feld in the said county; between the water called Lokkysley on the one part and the aforesaid Ashyngcar on the other part ; and abutted upon Lokkysley at one end west, and upon Stanyngton Wod and Lokkysley water east at the other end; and upon Lomcleff (or Lonicleff) south and upon the aforesaid Ashyngcar north. By those presents the said William and Thomas their heirs or assigns were to pay annually to thesaid William his heirs or assigns, eight pence ; at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions. Vellum : on skin 9 X 7, seal broken. Notes: this deed is endorsed in a hand of later date . . . . .. Whelested "; see Quitclaim of 16th March 1530-1, ante.(Wheat) 363 (1549) June 4th, in the 3rd year of Edward VI. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a court of frankpledge of the earl of Shrewsbury, held at Shefeld on the above date; Nicholas Steide, by Ralph Browne tenant and juror, surrendered into the hands of the lord, one cottage and two crofts of land and meadow, with the appurtenances, within the soke of Bradfeld; to the use of Arthur Steide, son of the said Nicholas, and his assigns, during the term of his life; and after the decease of the same Arthur, then the said cottage and crofts, with the appurtenances, should remain to Nicholas Stede (sic), son of the said Nicholas, and his heirs for ever; which were granted to the same Arthur; to hold to him and his assigns during the term of his life ; and afterwards to the said Nicholas, son of the said Nicholas, and his heirs for ever ; by services and rent from ancient times owing and accustomed, according to the custom of the manor; and the said Arthur gave to the lord a fine, for the term of his life, of iiij d ; and the said N icholas gave to the lord a fine, for the remainder when it accrued, of viij d. Examined by John Grene. Vellum: one skin 111 X 31. (Wheat) 70 (1551-52) January 3rd, in the 5th year of Edward VI, Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from William Power of Brewell in the county of York gentleman to Thomas Creswyke of Olerton in the said county cutler, of one enclosure or pasture called Byrreyly; to wit, it lay in Olerton aforesaid, between land of John Webster on the north and land of Ralph Leek esquire on the south; and abutted upon a common way which led from Olerton brigge to Waddesley brigge towards the cast and upon land of the said Thomas Creswyke towards the west; and also one parcel of land called Blagge brock; to wit, it lay between land of Waddesley Hall- on the north and a common way that led from Olerton brigge towards Malen brigge on the south; and 54 abutted upon a croft called Priest Crofte on the west and land of John Webster on the cast; as was then in the tenure or occupation of the said Thomas Creswyke; to have and to hold the said enclosure or pasture, and parcel of land and other premises, with their appurtenances, unto the said Thomas Creswyke his heirs and assigns for ever: of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: as to delivery of possession, Richard Shemeld of Fullwodd, John Creswyk of Waddesley, John Webster of Ollarton (sic), Nicholas Hobson of Ollarton, Nicholas Hyll of the same place, Robert Bower of Nepesend, Edwarde Creswyck of Wadsley (sic), Thomas Clark of Sheffeld, Thomas Frythe of Wadesley (sic), John Parken of the same place, Robert Hyll of Ollarton. Vellum: one skin 12 X 6, large round seal of red wax in good condition, bears the letters W.P. (Wheat) 134 (1551-2) January 4th, in the Sth year of Edward VI. Quitclaim (Lat) by William Power of Brewell in the county of York gentlem- to Thomas Creswyke of Olerton in the said county cutler, in his full and peaceful possession, of all right title claim and demand which he then had or at any time in the future might have, of and in one enclosure or pasture called Byrreyly ; to wit, it lay in Olerton aforesaid, between land of John Webster on the north and land of Ralph Leek esquire on the south; and abutted upon a common way, which led from Olerton Brygge to Waddesley Brygge on the east and upon land of the said Thomas Creswyke on the west; and also one parcel of land called Blagge Brock; to wit, it lay between lands of Waddesley Halle on the north and a common way, which led from Olerton Brygge to Malen Brygge, on the south; and abutted upon a croft called Priest Crofte on the west and land of John Webster on the east; as it was then in the tenure and occupation of the said Thomas. Vellum: one skin 121 X 7, seal of red wax bears W.P. (Wheat) 155 (1553) May l lth, in the 7th year of Edward VI. Bond (Lat and Engl) of John Moseley of Kyrnberworth in the county of York and Joan his wife, in the sum of forty marks, to secure to Richard More of Wadworthe the performance of covenants. Vellum: one skin 121 X 41, seal broken and obscure. (Wheat) 28 (1553) June 24th, in the 7th year of Edward VI. Bond (Lat and Engl) of John Mosseley of Kyrnberworthe in the county of York, in the sum of twenty pounds, to secure to Ricbard More the performance of covenants by the said jobwosseley and Joan his wife and their heirs. Vellum: one skin 111 X 6, seal missing. (Wheat) 55 34 (1553) June 26tb, in the 7th year of Edward VI. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from John Mosseley of Kyrnberworthe in the county of York and joan his wife to Richard Moor of tWo closes called Bromfeld and Narlynge lying in Yngburchworth in the parish of Penystone in the county of York: between lands of jered Rokley on the south and lands of the said John Mosseley on the north ;~ and abutting on lands of the said Richard at both ends; to have and to hold the said two closes, with their appurtenances, to the said Richard his heirs and as~ for ever, to the use of the said Richard and his heirs for ever; to bold of the chief lord etc, for service etc. Witnesses: Thomas Walton, Ralph Walton. Vellum: one skin 12 X 51, one seal missing, the other of red wax obscure. (Wheat) 382 (1554) June 12th, in the Ist year of Mary. Bargain and Sale (Engl) made between Wylliarn Power of Breywell in the county of Yorke gentleman of the one part and Tbomas Creswyke of Allerton in the said county cutler of the other part; whereby, in consideration of six pounds and thirteen shillings, the said Wylliam Power bargained aliened and sold to the -said Thomas Creswyke and his heirs, " one cloese or pasture of arrable land and one parcell of medowe in the same cloese called Kydyngcroft % as it lay between the land of Henry Johnson of the west and the land of Wylliam Power of the cast; and butted "on the hye waye " which led from "Allerton bryge unto Waddesley bryge " of the south and upon a water called Dune of the north; and two acres of medowe lying in the Lee North Medowe, between the land of Francis erle of Shrousburye of the south and the land then ' in traues " of the north; and butted upon " the bye waye " wuich led from Allerton unto Waddesley Bryge, with their appurtenances, in the lordshype of Sheffeld and Ecclesfeld in the county of Yorke; then in the tenure of the said Thomas Creswyke. Vellum : one skin 191 X 9, large seal of red wax bears the letters W.P. Notes: the obsolete expression in traves means in dispute, itt controversy, and here it might be correct to interpret it as in question. (Wheat) 91 (1555) Easter (April), in the lst and 2nd years of Phillip and Mary. Final Concord (Lat), made at Westminster, between William Turton plaintiff and John Mosseley and Johanna his wife defendants; concerning one messuage, one . . . . . . fifty acres of land, eight acres of meadow, six acres of pasture, four atfts of wood and bramble. . . . acres of . . . . and heath, with the appurtenances, in Yng birchworth. Vellum: one skin 12 X 5. Notes: this is a copy and the writing is much faded. (Wheat) 56 390(1555) June 18th, in the Ist and 2nd years of Philip and Mary. Admittance (Lat), copy court-roll of the manorof (? Ecclesfield). At a court of lady Mary countess of Northumberland, held on the above date, came John Waynwright of Bradfeld and gave to the lady for a fine iij d, for license to have one messuage and one acre of land, with the appurtenances, in Bradfeld; which were granted to him; to hold to him and his heirs for service and rent, according to the custom of the manor; and he did fealty and was thereupon admitted tenant. Vellum: one skin 11 X 2. Notes: the writing has faded in places and the name of the manor, Ecclesfield, is illegible. A few years before the date of this admittance, the rectory and manor of Ecclesfield, part of the possessions of the then lately dissolved monastery of Saint Wandrille, were granted by. Edward V1 to Mary, countess of Northumberland and daughter of Georgre, the 4th earl of Shrewsbury, for her life; which grant was subsequently confirmed, with reversion to her brother Francis, the Sth earl of Shrewsbury, whose son Gilbert succeeded to them at her death in 1572. Since then they have formed part of the estates of the lords of Hallamshire and are included in Harrison's " Survey " of 1637. See East wood's "Ecclesfield" page 132. Sir Henry Algernon Perey, the 6th earl of Northum berland, husband of this countess, died in 1537. He was sent with Sir Walter Walsh a gentleman of the privy chamber to arrest Cardinal Wolsey at Cawood Palace near York, on a charge of high treason, with instructions to bring him to the earl of Shrewsbury; and on Tuesday the 8th November 1530, the cardinal reached Sheffield, where he was most courteously received by the earl at The Manour, and remained for more than a fortnight. There is a most interesting oil painting by John Pettie R.A. at The Mappin Art Gallery Sheffield (recently presented by Mr Thomas Firth of Holt House) which vividly portrays the scene, where this earl of Northumberland and Sir Walter Walsh are handing their credentials to the cardinal, at Cawood Palace. (Wheat) 27 (1555) December 18th, in the 2nd and 3rd years of Philip and Mary. ~ (Lat and Engl) of John Moselaye of Kymberworthe in the county of York " laborar," in the sum of ten pounds, to secure to Thomas More of Braythewell in the said county, the enjoyment to him and to his heirs for ever, "of one ' annuall or yearlye rent of two shyllinges goyng out of the lands & tenementes of one Thomas WawIton in Yng byrchwood (sic) within the countye of York, without let vexacion or sewt of the above bounden John Moselaye, Jennet his wyf & the heyres of the sayd Jennet or any other person or persons for theym or by theyr procurement " ; and the further assurance of the said yearly rent. Vellum: one skin 11 X 6, small seal of red wax bears the letter R. (Wheat) 57 1555G6) March 8th. Will (Engl) of Emm Webster dwelling within the parish of Sheffeld widow, proved the 20th January 1562(-3) at York; whereby, she directed that she should be buried within the parish churchyard of Peter and Paull at Sheffeld; and her mortuary to be paid according to the laws of this realm ; further she directed that she should " be brought furthe into christian mans buriall upon my wholle goods and my debts paid of the same "; testatrix willed, that her son should " have this my take that I now dwell in during my years upon this condition that he shall bring up Emm. my doughter unto such tyme as she shalbe of lawful aige "; and testatrix also willed, that Eliz and Emm her daughters should have either of them xiij s iiij d, cc upon my goods" which were "left behinde unbequeathed "; to Emm her daughter she gave all her raiment and an arke; the residue of all her " goods moveable and unmoveable", her body buried, her legacies fulfilled and her debts paid, she gave to John Webster her son, Catherin, Elizabeth and Emm her daughters; whom she made " faithfull and trew executors and the disposers of all my goods to the pleasure of God and the health of my soull " ; and she appointed Thomas Webster, Williarn Cutt and Thomas Bright the supervisors thereof. Witnesses called recordes: Robert Gawthropp_vicar of She-Seld, Nicholas Greaves, Edward Pavie, John Sherneld $c ith the names aba-ve reh~." Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the executors therein namedL (1556) May 16th, in the 2nd and 3rd years of Phillyppe and Mary. Bill of General Acquitance (Engi) by Elyzabethe Ebotson then late wyff" of Henry Ebotson then late of Wygtuyslee within the county of York " wedow " and Elyzabethe Ebotson doughter " of the said Henry Ebotson and " executryces " unto the said Henry Ebotson; and acknowledgment by them that they had received of Rycharde Ebotson brother unto the sayd Henry and supervysor of the last wyll and testament of the sayd Henry Ehotson, all suche goodes cattelles and somes of money as the sayd Rycharde Ebotson haythe or at any tyme herbefore haythe had in hys custodye to _our use as well by reasson of the last wyll and testament of the sayd Henry Ehotson as by any other mean matter accyon quarell dettes or demandes that haue bene betwyx the sayd Rycharde and the sayd Henry or betwyx the sayd Rycharde and hus frome the begynynge of the worlde unto the day of the date and makyrige heroff of the whyche goodes cattelles and sornes of money w' the custodye and charge ~off 58 they the said Elyzabethe and Elyzabethe acknowledged themselves satisfied and paid. Witnesses: Robert Hawkesworthe, john Barkar, Andrew Barkar, Robert Barker (sic), WY11m Eyr. Vellurn: one skin 10 X 5, seal missing. Notes: see pedegree of Ibbotson in Hunter's F.M.G. vol 11, p 651. (Appleyard) 220 (1557) November 3rd, in the 4th and Sth years of Philip and Mary. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Thomas Creswyke of Ollerton in the county of York cutler to John Creswyke his younger son, of half of one parcel of land called Ashyngcarr; containing in itself, by estimation, in length eighty feet and in width three hundred feet; and one wheel-house and two large stones and P a supply] of water; situate lying and being in a certain place there, called Ashyncar (sic) in the parish of Eccles feld in the county aforesai& between the water called Lockesley on the one part and the said Ashyncar on the other part; and abutted upon [ 1 to one end on the west, Stanyngton Wod and Lockesley water on the cast end and Longclyff ? on the south; and on the aforesaid Ashyncar on the north; to have and to hold the said parcel of land, wheel-house, stones and other premises; and also all and singular their appurtenances, to the said John Creswyke his heirs and assigns; to the use of the same John his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc, by services. Witnesses: Rych Semeld, Edward Creswyke, Nycholas Hyll, Roger Barbar, Robert Shooter, Thomas Aram, Edward Bower. Vellurn: one skin 10 X ~S, seal of red wax broken and obscure. Notes: the writing of this charter is much faded and many of the words are too indistinct to he read with certainty; but, from the description, it would appear to be either Green Wheel or Wisewood Forge, probably the former. The boundary on the south appears to be described as "lougclyfr", but in the quitclaim of 31st May 1549 it is given as Lonicleff. See also Deed of Covenant 20th March 1578-9. The three words referring to the water power are written on an erasure, and appear to be " suis akcess aquarius % they evidently refer to the water for driving the wheel. Endorsed in a later hand are the words " concerning a Wheel Sted in Ashincar." Harrison, in his Survey of the Manor of Sheffield 1637, says in his " Description of the Manor," when speaking of the rivers Don and Sheaf,-- " besides these two Rivers there are other Rivers called Porter Water, Loxley Water and Riveling Water, with other small Rivers and brookes. These Rivers are very profitable unto ye Lord in regard of the Mills and Cutler wheeles that are turned by theire strearnes, 59 which weeles (sic) are imployed for the grinding of knives by four or five hundred Master Workmen, that gives severall marks." It does not appear from the Survey that either this Wheel Sted or Ashyngcarr were within the manor. (Wheat) (1558) December 8th, in the 1st year of Elizabeth. Award (Engl) of Thomas Storthe of Bolstarston, Henry Shaw of Lodebroke, Thomas Greyve of Westnall and Rychard Shaw of Bradfeld in the county of Yorke yomen; after reciting that there had been certain debate and variance between the "inhabyters" of the town of Brygbtholmelee in the said county of York and Lyonell Srnylter, Thomas Dawson and Thomas Whyteley of Bryghtholmelee; and especially of and for one way from the said town unto the common pasture called Fyrthe of Westriall; and for so much as one jury had given " in verdet " that the said " inhabyters " should have and occupy one accustomed way through the lands of the said Ly~ Srnyher and Thomas Dawson, to drive all manner of cattle yearly in the winter season, to and from the said common pasture; and that the said way was bud and found by the jury in such place as the said Thonuw Whyteley tenant of the said Thomas Dawson had then sown certain rye; and to the intent that the same corn might be saved and not hurting the said inhabyters" of their accustomed way; both the said parties had submitted themselves, to stand to and abide the award arbytrament order rule deme and judgement of them the said Thomas Storthe, Henry Shaw, Thomas Greyve and Rychard Shaw concerning the premises; in so much as they the said " arbytratourors " had taken upon them the office and authority of " arbytrament " at Bradfeld aforesaid, on the above date; and then and there have awarded deemed and judged between the said parties in manner and form following; first, they the said "arbytratourors" did award deme and judge, that the said " inhabyters " should, for the space of that one winter season, have a way through the west side of the lands called Hye Feyld at the wtst end of the said rye; and that the said Thomas Whyteley should set two gates at either end of the said close; and the said " inhabyters " to drive their cattle through the said gates; and make fast the same gates after them for the "savegard" of the said corn then in the same field ; and further they the same " arbytratourors " did award deem and judge, that the said "inhabyters" and their successors should at all times, after the feast of Saint Marten in wynter then next ensuing, have and occupy the said way, according to their old accustomed use and according to the "verdet" of the said jury, without "vexacyou let trouble or ympedyment" of the said Lyonell Smylter, Thomas Dawson and Thomas Whyteley and their heirs or any other in their name etc. VeLlurn: one skin 12 X 51, four seals on one tag bearing various devices. (Appleyard) 60 69 (1559) July 14th, in the lst year of Elizabeth. Release and Quitclaim (Lat) by Frarmcis Powre gentleman son and heir apparent of William Powre of Breywell in the county of York gentleman to Thomas Creswyke of Olerton in the said county cutler and John Creswyke junior his son; of all his right and claim etc, of and in one close of meadow and pasture called Byrreylee in Olerton aforesaid, with the appur tenances, lying and being between land then late of John Webster on the north and land of Ralph Leeke esquire on the south; abutting upon a common way which led from Olerton brygge to Waddsley brygge towards the east; and upon land of the said John Creswyke towards the west; and of and in one enclosure or parcel of land and pasture called Blaggbroke, with the appurtenances, lying and being between a certain close or meadow called Redemyres on the north and a common way which led from Olerton brygge to Malen brygge on the south; abutting upon a croft called Preest Croft towards the west and land then late of the said John Webster towards the east, at one time in the tenure or occupation of the said Thomas Creswyke and John; to have and to hold the said close called Byrreylee and the said enclosure or parcel of land called Blaggebroke, with the appurteng ces, to the said Thomas Creswyke and John, and the heirs and assigns of the said John, for ever; to the proper behoof and use of the same Thomas Creswyke, and the heirs and assigns of the said John, for ever; to hold of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: Edward Bower, Robert Parkyn. Vellum: one skin 12 X 81, seal missing. (Wheat) 1560 July 3rd. Will (Engl) of Richard tiall of Sheffeld, proved the 20th April 1564 at York; whereby he willed that his goods should he divided into three equal parts; the first to himself, another to his wife and the third to his children; he directed that he should " he honestly broughte furthe of myne 6wne parte " and the rest of his part to be divided into three parts, whereof Heughe his son should have two of such parts and his three daughters Jone. Eliz and Alice should have the third part amongst them, saying that his wife should have his best horse during her life, ', and then to give him to my two sones Richard Hall and Edward Hall"; also his wife was to have "all the profit of the bees to her own use "; he also willed that Richard Hall his son should have his 4* wholle farme and tennament with the licence of the lord " and if he died without issue, then testator willed that Edward Hall his son should have it; and that they should see to the bringing up of Heugh Hall his son " unto he be of discretion and then to have his goodes to his owne use " ; to Lawrence Hall and Ana Hall his " sone children either of them an ewe and a lambe to pray for me 61 provided always that " yf my wyffe marrye again then to avoyd my farme and tennament "; the residue of all his goods "moveable and unrnoveable" he bequeathed to Alice his wife and his children as was aforesaid; and he made Alice his wif c and Richard his son his " full and lawfull executors " and appointed Robert Greave and Lawrence Hall supervisom Witnesses: Sir Robert Scholfeld, Thomas Beyghton, Nicho Martin. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The wife and son Richard proved the will. 1561 November 25th. Will (Engl) of Xpoter Wentworth of Sheffeld in the countv of York gent, proved the 3rd February 1561(-2) at York; whereby, he directed that his body should "be buried in the parish church wheare it 9WI please God to take me to his mercy " ; testator gave to Hector Wentworth his brother LXXin ; to Brigide Hawghe his sister xii ; to Frances Wentworth his sister xt' ; to Anthony Talbot VjIi Xiijs iiijd ; to William Cudworth his servant XC ; to Margaret Wardesworthe xi.~ ; to Xpofer Stonye his godson XX' ; the residue of all his goods he gave and bequeathed to Hector Wentworth aforesaid, whom he made his full and sole executor. Witnesses: Thomas Henryson clerke, George Burton, Anthony Talbot. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the executor therein named. 1562 October 28th. Will (Engl) of John Fyrth of Carter KnowIle within the parish of Sheffeld, proved the 26th May 1563 at York; whereby, he directed that his body should be buried in the churchyard of Peter and Paulle at Sheffeld and his " mortuary to be paid according to the lawes of this realme further he directed that he would "be brought furthe into Christen mans buriall upon" his whole goods. Testor gave 62 to Thomas Fyrthe (sic) his son and heir the house that testator dwelt in; and all his lands and his " harnesse and smethie geare "; to his five daughters Agnes, Margaret, Eliz, Elyn and Katherin he gave the house in which his said son Thomas Fyrthe then dwelt; for the term of twenty one years, and a " garthin of the backside of the house; they to occupie the said house amongst themselves one of them to another so they let it to no man during the said term of twenty and one yeres he further willed, that Agnes Fyrthe (sic) his daughter should take up all such goods as were her own; that was to say, " one cowe with calf, thre sheipe, one coverlet, two pannes and thre dublers to Margaret his " doughter, two sheipe to Ellyn (sic) his daughter two 46 sheipe and he willed that Katherin his ', doughter shall take up two sheipe that is her owne " and that she should have " one panne, the _which was given her by her aunte Agnes Bate"; to jennet Fyrthe, the daughter of Robert Fyrthe, "one ewe lambe " ; to his " fyve doughters one daye worke of corne if I dye", to he equally divided amongst them; the residue of all his goods "moveable and unmoveable " he gave unto his said five daughters, whom he made his executors; and he appointed Thomas Fyrthe and Robert Swyfte supervisors. Witne~es: Thou~ Fyrthe, Robert Swyfte and John Pavie. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the executors therein named. 1562(-3) January 23rd. Will (Engi) of Robert Cutlove of the parish of Sheffeld, proved the Ist September 1563 at York; whereby, he directed that his body should be buried in the parish churchyard of SheiTeld and that he should he " broughte furthe into Chrystian mans buryall upon my holle goodes *' and his debts to be paid it of the same -; testator gave to Thomas Cutlove his son " thre sheipe " and willed that Nycholas Cutlove should have the custody and keeping of his aforesaid son and all his goods, " if he wilbe so pleased unto such tyme he come of lawfull aige " ; the rest of all his goods " moveable and unmoveable " his- debts paid and his legacy fulfilled and his funeral expenses discharged, be " frelye " gave to Roose his'wife and Thomas Cutlove his son, whom he made his executors. Witnesses, 63 called records: John Hall, Thomas Cutlove, Hewe Bowre, Hewe Allen " yonger." Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the widow, power being reserved for Thomas who was a minor. 1563 May 20th. Will (Engi) of Robert Beyghton of Halome within the parish of Sheffeld, proved the lst September 1563 at York; whereby, he directed that his body should "be buried in the churcbyeard of St Peter in Sheffeld " ; and he gave to John Beyghton his son XL S; the rest of all his goods unbequeathed, his debts paid, he gave to Katheryne his wife, james Beyghton, John Beyghton, Sicillie Daill, Margaret Beyghton and Elizabeth Beyghton his children, whom he ordained and made his " trew and lawfull executors " to order and dispose of his goods, for the health of his soul, as they thought fit. Witnesses: Thomas Storthe, John Oxprynge, Richard Borows. Notes: from the York Probate Registry. The will was proved by Katheryne the widow, james Beyghton, John Bey&on and Cicillie Daill, power being reserved to Margaret and Elizabeth Beyghton, then being minors. (1563) June 26th, in the Sth year of Elizabeth. Bond (Lat and EnglY of Richard Morehowse of Bryghtholmelee in the county of York yoman, m the sum of forty potifids, to secure to Richard Ibotson of Morewod in the zazm county husbandman the perform~ of one pair of indentures of even ~ made between the same parties, concerning the demise and g~,of the one half of me mes~e and oxgange of land in Brightholmice (sic) aformaid. Wita~ Richard Greyve, Richard Shaye, Edward Bower. V~ one skin 10 X 4, seal missing. (Appleyard) 1563 September 28th. Will (Engl) of Cath~ Cam of Attercliff within the parish of Sheffeld, proved the Ist February 1563-4 at York; whereby, she directed that she should be buried " in -the churchyeard of St Peter and Paull at Sheffeld " and 64 her mortuary to be paid according to the laws of this realm; she willed that Roger, Lawrence, Heughe, Catherine and Margaret Carre her children should have her goods equally divided amongst them, her "funerall costs and debts discharged". Amongst other legacies of cattle sheep and clothing given to her said children, she gave to Heughe, Katherine (sic) and Margaret, all her " woll that is in the house to make them close"; and to Margaret, her best kirtle; to Ellenor her sister, "a redd kirtle "; to Heughe her son, "XL S that John Swayne oweth me to go forward for hyrn at the sight of my supervisors"; to Lawrence, Heughe and Margaret her children, "the troughe of my whele during all my terme that is to spend savinge the last year and Roger my sone to have the oversight of the said whele trough during the said years for the children's profett and the last year to ' have it in his owne handes for his paynes takynge " ; the residue of all her goods " unbequitbed " she gave to her five children Roger, Lawrence, Heugbe, Catherine and Margaret whom she made her lawful executors; and she appointed Edward Hyley and Ileughe Twell supervisors. Witnesses: Edward Hyley, Heughe Twell, Ric Haward vicar, Ric Twigge, John Payie. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. 11M will was proved by Catherine, power being reserved for Roger, Lawrence, H~ and Margaret to prove later, they presumably being minors. 1564 March 29th. Will (Engl)'of Thomas Grayson of Grymethorpe in the parish of Sheffeld; proved 10th March 1566-7 at York; whereby he directed that his body should be buried in the parish church yard of Sheffeld and his "mortuarie to be paid according to the lawes of this realm"; testator gave to John Swynden and Agnes his wife " my whole yeares of my farme which I now dwell on, with a close at Attercliffe called Dickbanke, butting up Hawkeffur---; to Eliz his daughter " thre kye gates in the aforesaid close duringe my years paying the halfe rent to John Swynden and Agnes his wife during the said lease"; to Agnes his daughter, "one almerye and a counter "; to Ellynor Wilkinson iij Ii xiii s iiii d; to Edward Wilkinson xx s; to Thomas Wilkinson xx s; to Hugh Wilkinson xx s.; to his brother John his best jacket and his best dublett, his " best hoise, a velvett nyght capp and vi s vii d in money the rest of all his goods unbequithed % he gave to John Swynden and Henry Fox his sons-in-law, whom he made his executors to se that this my will is fulfilled according to my trust is in them ". Witnesses: Sir 65 Richard Flaward vicar, Hugh Bower, FIngh Archdale. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. Will proved by the two executors therein named. 1564 May 20th. Will (Engl) of Gylbert Maldworth of Sheffeld, proved the 21st March 1564-5 at York; whereby he directed that his body should be buried ', in the churchyeard of Sheffeld " and his mortuary paid according to the laws of this realm; testator gave to John Haldworthe (sic) his son xx s " to be arrayed at the sight of my wife and my friends in full contentacion of his childes parte and porcion ' ; to John Spowner iij s iiij d; to George Burton iiij d; to Margaret Holand xii d; to Katherine Twigg iiij d; he willed that his goods should be divided into three parts, if one parte to bring me into Xpon mans buriall and to paye my debts " ; the second part to Hewghe Haldworthe (sic) James and Gilbert Haldworthe his sons "and the child that my wyfe is with yf it please God that it do lyve " ; and the third part of his goods he gave to Elline his wife " the rest of my parte of goodes my detts paid and my funerall expenses discharged " he gave to Elline his wife Heugbe, james Gilbert his sons " and the childe that my wyfe is with if it lyve % whom he made executors; and he appointed William Taillier, Rauf Lee, James Haldworthe and Heugh Bowre supervisors; and his Master, James Turner, to see the same performed; they to have for their " paynes taking everye one of them xii d and there costes borne ". Witnesses: James Turner, William Tailior, Rauf Lee, James Haldworthe, Hewghe (sic) Bowre. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The widow proved the will, power reserved for the other executors to prove later. The son John, only got xx s and was not made an executor, he may have been a child by a first wife; but the unborn child it would appear from the wording of the willwas appointed executor. 66 1564 August Sth. Will (Engl) of Eliz Wilson (presumably of Sheffield though not so described); proved the 18th September 1565 at York; whereby she directed that her body should be buried in the parish churchyard at Sheaffeld; and her mortuary, according to the laws of this realm; testatrix gave to Margarie Parker "one fether bedd with boulster, two coverletts, two blanketts, two harden sheittes, one pott, one panne, foure pewther dishes, one stone, one hempe, one borde and two tressells; and my froke with a read skerlet coate to Johan Morton, "one new read coate and a payre of new shoes"; to Ann ByrIley, "a kercheC'; to Margaret Slake, 99 a lynnynge apperon "; to Agnes Bowman her sister, her best " kirchef "; to Eliz Collin, " one of my best mattres " ; to John Nerbote " a paire of cobyrons, " ; to testator's god-daughter dwelling in Wadsley xii d; and the rest of all her goods 49 unbequitheC she gave unto John Parker her son, whom she made sole executor; and she appointed Robt More and Nicho Stanyfurthe supervisors. Vihzmm~ called records: Richard Haward vicar, Robt More, Nicho Stanyfu~ Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by John Parker the son; and it is not clear whether he was son of testatrix, who had married twice, or if he was her son-in-law; it being a common practice to refer to sons and daughters-in-law as sons and daughters, see will of Thomas Skergell 23rd May 1565. Perhaps Margarie was the daughter married to John Parker. Cobyrons or andirons were the ornamental irons placed on each side of the hearth, sometimes called "dogs," see Halliwell. 1564 August 31st. Will (Engl) of Thomas, Moslay of Sh~ proved the 21st March 1564-5 at York; whereby, he directed that he should be buried "in the churchyeard of the Blessed Appostells Petei and Paull at Sheileld " ; and he willed that he should "be brought furthe upon my whole goods and my detts paid"; he further willed that John Moslay should have a cow bought by testator's wife and ', to remayne with hym unto my children come to 18 yerm of aige and then the sayd John to deliver either an able cowe or so much money to buy a cowe for my said children "; testator gave to the said John " a payre a Breeches"; to testator's father William Moslay he gave his " furred gowne " and his best jacket; to Richard Dowcke, his best dublet; to John Tryppett his new fustian dublet; to Heughe Taylyer "a blewe jacket and a worke day dublet " ; to Thomas Greves his brother-in-law, his " best hoise " and, his " letber dublet "; to Eliz Moslay his " awnte, v s to by her a petticote and a pare of shoes"; to Anne Greives "a pare of shoes"; to Margaret Whilley "a pare of 67 shoes"; testator further willed, that Agnes his wife should have the governance of his children and their goods during her " widowhead " and if she should marry then he willed that Eliz his " doughter and her childee part of goodes " should be in the governance of Philip Staynrode " until she come of eighteen yeres of aige and yf either of my children do depart out of this transitorie world before they come of lawful aige " then he willed that her part should remain to her sister and to John Moslay's son; and if they both depart then that her child's part should remain to her mother and to John Morlay's children. The rest of his " goods unbequithed moveable and unmoveable " his debts paid and his legacies fulfilled, he gave to Agnes his Wife and Eliz and Anne his children, " with all such goodes as doth appear by my debt book," whom he made his executors; and he appointed Harye Page, Phillipe Staynrode and John Mosley (sic) supervisors " and they to have everye one of them xij d and there costs borne". Witnesses called recordes: William Walton, Harrye Swifte, Nicho Greaves, Edmond Pavye. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the widow, power being reserved for the two children to prove later. 1564G5) February 5th. Will (Engl) of Nicholas Deye of Sheffeld, proved the 9th May 1565 at York; whereby he directed that he should he buried " in the church yeard of the Holy Apposstles Peter and Paull at Sheffeld " and he willed that he should be " brought into Xpian mans buriall upon my whole goodes and my debts be -paid upon the same"; further that George Parkyri, Anna Parkyn and Margaret Parkyn his children -in-lawe should have " all such childes parts and legacies paid upon my wholle goods as was hequithed to them by ther late father Thomas Parkyn"; testator gave to Eliz Deye his daughter xvi li, she to remain with Eliz his wife it until she comes to lawful aige or marries and if she depart from this transitorie world then Eliz my wife shall have part of her goods and the rest to remayhe to Thomas Deye, John Deye , Agnes Pynder, Ana Deye, John jellott, John Pereson, Hugh Pearson (sic), Robert Turner and John Bowar; "and they to bring her into Xpian mans buriall upon the same to Thomas Deye his brother, he gave " a black nagg with a white face " and "a red chamlet dublet to John Deye his brother, his 68 best jacket; to John Jellott his brother, his violet jacket and his " russett jerkyne his " white hoise " and his " red striped hoise " ; to Agnes Pynder his " syster, v s in money "; to Ana Deye his " syster, ij shillinges to by her a kircliff "; he willed that Richard Wilkinson and John Pearson should " ta%ce sufficient bound for the useage of my aforesayd daughter and her goodes " ; and that Eliz his wife should " pay and receive all such debts as I owe or doth appear in my dett book "; the rest of his 49 goods unbequithed my body buried my legacies fulfilled and my debts paid 1 give to Eliz my wyfe with my detts book % whom he made his executrix; and he appointed Richard Wilkinson, John Pearson and Robert Wilkinson supervisors "and they to have for tber paynes taking everye one of them xij d ". Witnessies called records: Thomas Deye, Richard Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson, John Pearson, Edward Pavie. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The widow proved the will. Chamlet is an old form of candet a material formerly made of camel's hair. 1565 May 23rd. Will (Engl) of Thomas Skergell the yonger of Sheffeld, proved the 18th September 1565 at York; whereby he directed that his body should he buried in the parish church yard at,Shelleld and his mortuary according to the laws of this realm; testator gave to his father Thomas Skergell, his best gown and his jerkyn; to John Bullos, his best jacket; to his brother William Skergell, his " black pewyke jacket" his " swerd and buckeler "and his hat; to his brother Robert Skergell, his " little horsse " ; to his mother Skergell "a yeard of black pewike (sic) to make her hose of " ; to Ellen Skergell his sister and Agnes Hale "a yeard of cloth and vi s viii d between them " ; to his sister Bullos his sister Swifte and Thomas Hale x s amongst them; to Eliz Shemeld, " x s to bye her a guye " ; to Jennet Chalmer iii s iiii d; and testator willed that if Anne his wife should marry "and dwell furthe of the towne of Sheffeld that then my father Thomas Skergell shall have the indenture and interest of yeares of one close which I did take of John Parker duringe the rest of the yeares that shalbe then to expend the rest of his " goodes unbequithed " he gave to Anne his wife and Diones his daughter, whom he made executors of his will; and he appointed his father Thomas Skergell, his brother Hugh Chalmer and his brother John Bullos 69 supervisors. Witnesses: Richard Haward vicar, Thomas Skergell, Hughe Chalmer. Notes. from the wills at York Probate Registry. As an after thought, at the end of the will, testator added a legacy of XL S for Thomas Trippett his apprentice. The widow proved the wIll, power being reserved for Diones the daughter, who was probably under age. Powikc is probably a variant spelling of an obsolete word puke meaning a dark russet colour; but it may also refer to the quality of the cloth; see Skeat's " Etymological Dictionary " 4th edition. 1565 October 17th. WO (Engi) of Ba~rd Williarnson of Sheffeld, proved the 20th March 1565-6 at York; whereby he directed that his body should be buried in the parish church at Shegeld and his mortuary accordIng to the laws of this realm; further he would be " broughte furthe of all my holle goods " and he gave to William his son v li ; to Phillipp his daughter (sic) v h " and if she be counselled by her mother she to make it x h ; to Katherine his daughter xx s ; to George his son x s ; to Richard his son x s ; to Anne his daughter x s ; to every one of his god-children 49 xij d a pece "; to Barnard Williamson " a blewe coate "; to " Mr vicar v s "; to Sir Ric Becke v s; the rest of all his " goodes unbequithed " he gave to Margarie his wife " and yf it fortune my said wife to remarrye she to have her third part and the rest to remayne to my children "; and he appointed his wife executrix. Witnesses: Sir Richard Haward vicar, James Turner, Thomas Braye. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The widow proved the will. 70 1565G6) January 16th. WHI (Engl) of Roger Barnsley of the parish of Sheffeld, proved the 2nd May 1566 at York; whereby he directed that his body should be buried in the parish church yard at Sheffeld and for his mortuary, according to the laws of this realm; testator willed that Agnes his wife and Thomas his son should enjoy the farm which he then dwelt on " joyntlic to gether and after the decease of my wife hollie to remaine to Thomas my sone "; and that Agues his wife should have hollie the field and halfe of Standles during her life and then to remaine to Thomas his son ; he gave to Agnes his wife the third part of all his goods and for default to Thomas his son "and then to rernaine to the longer taryer of Johan and Eliz " his daughters; to Thomas his son he gave his " waynes plowes yron and other husbandrie gear and a whele in Porters Feild with all my barn~ to -serve the Lord with "; to Joban and Eliz his daughters, " pottes and pan~ with all my instewe "; to Agnes his daughter x s; to John and Nicho his daughter's ~ "either of them one ewe lamb " ; to every god-child that he had " iiii d a pece " ; he willed that every one of his records (witnesses) should have " ij s a pece ther costs borne " ; the rest of all his goods unbequeathed he gave to Thornas his son, Johan and Eliz his daughters, whom he made executors " to se that yt be fulfilled as they will answer me before God." Witnesses: Sir Richard Haward vicar, William Foxe, John Barnsley. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the three executors therein named. 1566 March 26th. Will (Engi) of Williant Tom~ of Sheafeld, proved 12th August 1566 at York; whereby he directed that his, hody should be buried in the churchyard of "the blessed appostles Peter and Paulle at Sheafleld---; and he willed "that the purchast land that I bought of Robt Cutt of Wollerharnton and Willm Byrley of Sheaffeld shall remain after my decease to my deed of feofement that 1 have gyven into the feoffees hands " ; testator gave to Anne his wife, " the lease of the Backhouse to pay my debts, so long as it shall please the Lord that she shall occupy the same to the bringing up of Gylbert my youngest sonne to Anne his wife, " the lease of the Milnecroft during my term that is to spend"; to Anne his wife, his cow and his cc goune furred with lambe, over and besides her thrd part " of his goods; to his 44 sonnein-lawe John Cryche my best cloke, horse, sadle, brydic, two payre of bootes 71 with spurrs, my wood knyfe with two knives and a hamer in the same"; to Ellin 49 my daughter, my goune that is edged iLbout with connye, a pece of money of v s & my sealinge ringe " ; to Peter Thomson (sic) " my son my best blew coate and new capp, which came from London and was never worne & also one shirte "; to Laurence " my son my next blew coate, my best hatt & hose, my dagger and knyves and a. lossen shirte " ; to Gylbert " my son my best blacke coate, my second capp, fustian dublet lined with white cotten and a lossen shirte *'; to Toby Cryche and Lucy Cryche a quye calf; to Williarn Bateman " my servant my fresadoo coate " ; to john Roberte " my worst hose and a plain shirte " ; to John Sawood " my bucklet shoes " ; to Sir Richard Beache "my slippers for a remembrance " ; the rest of his goods 99 unbequithed moveable or unmoveable my body buried my detts paid and legacies fulfilled " he gave to Peter, Laurence and Gylbert Thornson his sons, whom he made executors of that his last will and testament "to se yt done after the true meaning of the same " and he appointed james Turner bailifF of Sheaffeld, William Walton, John Cryche supervisors " and they to have one shillinge a pece ". Witnesses called records: Robt Skargell, Thomas Byrley, Williarn Sowthe, Edward Pavy. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved byPeter and Laurence Thornton, power being reserved for Gylbert to p~rove later. Fresadoo or Fricado means silk plush, the word is now obsolete. 1566 May lst. Will (Engl) of John Parker of Sheffeld, proved the 2nd October 1566 at York; whereby he directed that he should be buried in the parish churchyard of Sheffeld and his mortuary paid according to the laws of this realm ; testator gave to Anne Hawile " four fether beddes, seaven bolsters, eight coverletts, thre lynnen sheits, four payre of alsorn sheittes, thre payre of harden sheits, one chiste, five brass pottes, two possenets, thre pannes, one skellett, a brasin morter and a pestall, a fryeing panne, a droppin panne, a scommer, eleaven pieces of pewther, seaven voyders, sex potegers, thre lattyn basins, thre candlesticks with a chauffing dishe, two litle lavers, thre saltes, a lead, a stone troughe, two little tubbs, two standes, two fleshe kittes, sex arkes, a chist, two ambries, two bordes, two furmes and a kneading troughe, a counter with a long setle, a laudyron, two bordes clothes and seaven quyshinges, fyve payre of 72 b~s and a spitte with cobirons, the which Anne Haulle " (sic) he made sole executrix; and he gave to the said Ann (sic) "thre silver spones and six tynie spones". Witnesses: Sir Richard Haward, Hugh Spownewi, Williatn Southe, Robert Skergell. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry, Anne HawIle proved the will. There is no gift of the residuary estate and the spoons seem to have been an afterthought. This will contains some interesting obsolete words; namely " alsom sheittes " meaning " wholesome but not of the best ", something between linen and coarse sheets; " harden sheitts " meaning coarse sheets made of hemp; a " skellett " or skillet was a small saucepan and a " scommer " was a cook's skimmer; " voyders " 'were baskets or trays on which the remains of a meal were removed from the table; "lattyn basins " were made of a metal known as plate-tin ; " lavers " were basins; " ambries cupboards; " bordesclothes % tablecloths; " cobirons were an~ or dogs. 1566 May 18th. Will (Engl) of John ByrMy of Sheffield, proved the 2nd October 1566 at York; whereby he directed that he should be buried in the church yard of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paull at Sheffeld; and he willed that his goods should be divided into three parts, one part " to bring me into Christenmans Burial and to paye my debts "; the second part to Margaret his wife; and the third part to Nicholas Byrley and Frances Byrley his children; testator gave to Nicholas Byrley his son the house in the over end of Sheffeld and to his heirs for ever; and for default of issue to remayne to his daughter Frances; with remainder to Alexander his brother; to Margaret his wife he gave the house he had taken " by coppie of the Rt Hon the Erle of Shrowisburie during all such years that is to expend and iii Ii to be taken of my holle goods over and besides her third part "; to Richard Byrley his brother 94 an owmbrye that stands in the overhouse"; to Nicholas Byrley his son and Frances Byrley his daughter, the rest of his goods, after his body buried and his legacies fulfilled, over and besides " ther childes part " ; whom he made his executors and he desired that his father-inlaw William Ellis, Nicholas Stainfurth and Thomas Byrley his brother should be supervisors. Witnesses called records: Nicho Stainfurthe (sic), Robt Heptonstall, William Southe, Edward Pavye. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the widow " for the.use and benefit of the executors they being minors ". 73 159 (1566) last day of June, in-the 8th year of Elizabeth.Bond (Lat and Engl) of Thomas More of Braywell in the county of York yoman, in the sum of eighty marks, to secure to Richard Mikelthwate of Ingburchworth in the county of York clothier, the performance of covenants. Witne~s: William Wordesworth yoman, John Scott yoman, Robert Saundersou yoman, Henry Burton, Thomas Sheperd, John Smyth. Vellum: one skin 101 X 51, seal of red wax bears the letters T.M. (Wheat) 35 (1566) July lst, in the 8th year of Elizabeth. Grant (Lat) from Thomas More of Braywell in the county of York yoman to Richard Mikelthwate of Ingburchworth in the said county clothier, of a certain annuity or annual rent of two shillings, payable at the, feast of Saint Martin in winter, issuing out of a certain messuage and certain lands meadows and pastures with their appurtenances in Ingburchworth aforesaid, at one time in the occupation of Ralph Walton; to hold the same rent unto the said Richard Mikelthwate his heirs and assigns, to the use of the same Richard his heirs and assigns for ever; at the said feast of Saint Martin in winter, owing every year. Power to distrain if the rent was in arrear for twenty days. Witnesses: William Wordesworth yoman, John Scott yoman, Robert Saunderson yoman, Henry Burton, Thomas Sheperd, John Smyth. Vellum: one skin 11 X 81, seal missing, Notes: the signature " Thomas Morre " is written on the fold at the foot; but the signatures Wyllm Wordysworth " and " John Scott " are written at the end of the deed above the fold. The names of witnesses follow on, after the date. (Wheat) 1566 July lat. Will (Engl) of Nicholas Oreave of Hawlecarre in the parish of Shefreld, proved 2nd October 1566 at York; whereby he directed that he should be buried in the church of the Holy -Apostles Peter and Paull at Sheffeld and his mortuary to be paid according to the h~ of this realm; he gave to Tbomas Greave his brother, his "coppie of the Sn~ ~" according to his fathers last will and testament; to his brother Tho~Gnav4e(sic). his s~imd his "lyagmbe with silver tyrrettes to his brother John Greaves, his cmes bow with his racke for the same and his " horne that is dight with silver"'; to hh s~ " Rawf Greave wife % Elline Skett, Dyanis Ward and Margaret Coldwell x a; to Gylbert Coldwell, xx s; to his brother George Ward, his "blacke coate"; to FAlward Lockwood, his servant vi s viii d; to Richard Wheatnall his servant vs; to George Greaves and Elizabeth Hare v s; to John Smalbert iij s iiii d; to Malyn Stacye his brother-in-law his " blacke hose to George Morton, his blew jacket; to Harrye Bannister his " jerkin with redd buttons "; to Anna his wife, his lands at Worrall during her life and after her decease to remayne to Thomas Greave his brother; to Anna his wife " the hole staite of my lease of the Hawlecarre which 1 toke of the Rt Hon the Earle of Shrowisburie during my terme that is to spend"; to Rauf (sic) Greaves daughters viz Dyonis, Anna, Isabel and Elline Greaves "two quyes amonst them to Dyonis, Margaret and Ellen Skott "two quyes a pece"; to Anna his wife the rest of all his goods 74 unbequithed ", whom he made executrix: and he appointed james Turner and Thomas Greaves of Wadsley supervisors, the said James Turner to have his (9 bay ambling foole" and Thornas Greaves vs. Witnesses called records: james Rawson, 1Inghe Bower, Edward Pavye. Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the executrix, 1566 November 7th. Will (Engl) of John Swift of the parish of Sheffeld, proved the Ist May 1567 at York; whereby he directed that his body should be buried in the parish churchyard of Sheffeld and his mortuary paid according to the laws of this realm ; testator gave to Margaret his wife and to Robert and johan his children, the lease which he had of Mr jeysoppe and his brother Robert; and he made his said wife and children executors; also "if yt fortune my said wife to depart and that my childer cannot agre, 1 will that John Bullos and George my brother shall have the children with ther parts of the legacies and goods `; and he made Thomas Daille and Robert his brother supervisors. Witnesses: Thomas Skargill, John Hill, Robt Skargell (sic), Thos Swifte (sic). Notes: from the wills at York Probate Registry. The will was proved by the three executors therein named. 78 (1570) May 4th, in the 12th year of Elizabeth. Grant (Lat) from Thornas Creswyke of Ollerton in the county of York yoman to John Creswyke his younger son; of one messuage or tenement situate and being in Sheffield near le Irishecrosse, lying between the tenement of Thomas Barrowes on the south and the tenement of Hugh Chalner on the north; and also one crofte called Redcrofte lying there, near le Pynfold, between lands of inheritance of lord le Scrope on the south and a common high way on the north ; and also one enclosure called Holowestorthe lying there in Brightsyde byrelowe, between lands of George earl of Shrewsbury on both parts; and the farther 75 five acres of land lying there, in the field called le Northefeld; and one acre of meadow lying in the. same field; and also one other enclosure lying there, between lands of inheritance of Robert Mountnay called le Rechyn (?) greyne on the west and the common way leading to the town of Sheffield aforesaid as far as ShyrtclyS Hall on the cast; and - also an acre of arable land called Hole Acre lying in Waddesley, between land of Roger Barber on the south and land of Ralph Leeke esquire on the north; and also a croft called Sawght Crofte lying in Waddesley aforesaid, between lands of George earl of Shrewsbury on the south and on the north; and also a certain parcel of pasture land or common, lying in a place called Wysewodd and Ashencarre, as it lay there between Warmell Syke and Studfeld Noke on the cast and a wood called Lockesley on the west; with all woods . . . . . . or advantages, thenceforth accruing and being; to have and to hold all and singular the said premises, with their appurtenances, unto the said John Creswyke his younger son his heirs and assigns, to the proper behoof and use of the said John his.heirs and assigns for ever; free etc, of the chief lord of that fee, by service etc; paying thenceforth annually to him the said Thomas Creswyke and his heirs, four pence at the -usual terms; to wit, at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin in winter, by equal portions; and suit of court, whenever that court was held, and all other secular services and demands. Power of attorney for Edward Barber of Waddesley and . . . . . Parkyn of the same place, to give possession. Witnesses: Roger Barber, Thomas Ryche, John Eyre, Robert Shawe, Edward Bower; and as to giving possession Thomas Skargell, James Haldsworthe, Thomas Creswyke. Vellum: one skin 12 X 9, no seal. Notes: this is a true copy made by Wrn Lee and Ja Creswicke. It is interesting to find a reference to land of lord Scrope, situate near le Pynfold, Sheffield. The barons Scrope were of Masham co York; and they were for many years lords of the manor of Ecclesall, with outlying lands in Sheffield and Aldwark; of which the land referred to in this deed doubtless formed part. The male line came to an end on the death of Geoffrey Lord Scrope in 15 17 ; when his estates were divided among his three sisters; Ecelesall going to Elizabeth, wife of Sir Ralph Fitz Randal of Spennithorne co York. Her only son died without issue and her eldest daughter married Sir N icholas Strelley, who had in her right the manor of Ecclesall. It will be noticed that this grant bears date 1570, more than fifty years after the death of the last lord Scrope; a descendant of the same stock as Henry lord Scrope of Masham co York, lord treasurer; who was convicted of high treason and executed at Southampton, for conspiring the death of King Henry V. See Shakespeare's " King Henry V " Act I I, Se ii. (Wheat) What shall 1 say to thee lord Scroop ? thou cruel Ingrateful, savage, and inhuman creature." 76 342 (1570) September 8th, in the 12th year of Elizabeth. Marriage Settlement (Lat and Engl), dated at Ughylwodsyde, whereby Richard Bromehed junior of Thornesett in the county of York, in consideration of an intended marriage to he made had and solemnized between him the said Richard on the one part and Emot daughter of John Tomson then late of Thornesett aforesaid yoman then deceased on the other part; gave granted and by that his then present writing confirmed, to Oliver Rodger of Bradfeld and Thomas Bromehed of the same place yoman, all messuages lands tene ments meadows feedings pastures rents remainders and services; and other his hereditaments wheresoever, with all and singular their appurtenances, which were and of right he had in Ughylwodsyde in the parish of -Bradfeld or elsewhere in the said county of York; to have and to hold all the said messuages lands etc, to the said Oliver Rodger and Thomas Bromehed their heirs and as~ for ever; of the chief lord etc, by service etc; to the behoof use and intention of one schedule to that his then present writing annexed specified and declared. THF_ SCHEDULE (in English) The intent of thys present dede wherunto thys present Scedule ys annexed ys that the within named Olyuer Rodger and Thomas Brornehed and ther heyres for euer shall stand and-be seassed of in & uppon one equall thyrde parte of all the lands tenements rents reuercyons & seruyces & heredytaments wt ther appertinances mencyaned in the same dede to To the onlye use & behoue of me the sayd Rye Bromehed and Emot Tomson and the longer lyver of bus and after the deathe of the longer lyver of hus the same Rye & Emot To the onlye proper use & behoue of the heyres of the bodyes of hus the same Rye & Emot betwyxt bus lauffullye begotten and for defaulte of suche ysshue To the onlye & proper use and behove of the ryght heyres and assygnes of me the sayd Ryc Bromehed for euer and that the sayd Olyucr Rodger and Thomas Bromehed and ther heyres for ever shall stand and be seassed of in and uppon the other ij partes of all the sayd lands " etc " To the onlye and proper use and behove of me the sayd Rye Bromehed and the heyres of the bodyes of me the sayd Rye -Bromehed and Emot Tomson betwyxt bus laufullye begotten and for defaulte of suche ysshue To the onlye and proper use and behove of the ryght heyres and assygnes of me the sayd - Rychard Bromehed for euermore." Witnesses (both to the sealing and delivering thereof and also to the delivery of seisin): Rye Morton, Henry Morton, Thomas Brarnall, 1-bonus M~ Rye Morehouse, Edwarde Bower. Vellum: two skins, both 10 X 5, wal of red w broken and obscure. (Wheat) 77 (1570) September 21st, in the 12th year of Elizabeth. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Richard Shawe of Bradfelde in the county of York yoman, in the sum of ten pounds, to secure to John Morton of Brighthomley in the said county yoman the peaceful occupation and enjoyment of one parcel of land, containing by estimation iii rodes, lying and being in Bryghthornley (sic) in one close called Nethertownefeld, with the appurtenances, from the date thereof unto the end and term of all those years which the therein above-bounden Richard Shawe had in the same. by one " Coype of Courte " made between the said Richard Shawe and Richard Morehowse of Brighthomely, as by the said copy it. did appear, freely without any manner of rent and without " lett trouble or impedyment " etc. Witnesses: Williarn Morton, Leonard Barnforth. Vellum: one skin 15 X 5, small round seal of brown wax, obscure. (Appleyard) 219 (1573) June 19th, in the 13th year of Elizabeth. Surrender (Lat) at a court of the most noble George earl of Shrewsbury, held at Sheffield on the above date: when John Steide, by Gregory Reyvell and John Reyvell tenants of the lord, surrendered into the hands of the lord; all those messuages lands tenements rents rever$ions and other his hereditaments whatsoever, with their appuitenances, in Onsaker, within the soke of Brad (sic) ; to the use of Margarete Steide wife of the said John and to the use of Peter Steyde (sic), Francis Steyde, Elizabethe Steide (sic), and Agnes Steyde (sic), sons and daughters of the said John Steide, at the feast of Saint Nicholas in winter (sic) then last past before the date thereof ; for the term of ten years, then next following and fully to be completed; and after the expiration of the said ten years, then to the use of Nicholas Steide son and heir apparent of the said John and his heirs for ever, following the tenor and effect of the testament and last will of the said John Steyde (sic), as by the same will fully appeared; which messuages etc were granted by the steward of the court, to hold to the said Margarete, Peter, Elizabethe and Agnes for the said term ; and at the end of the said term, to the said Nicholas Steide his heirs and assigns for ever; to the use and intention of the said will of the said John Steide the father, as above said; by rent and service, according to the custom of the manor; and they gave to the lord a fine on entry and were admitted tenants, subject to any rights whatsoever. Extracted by Fr Rodes. Vellum one skin 81 X 6. (Wheat) 78 192 (1576) June 19th, in the 18th year of Elizabeth. Marriage Settlement (Lat) in duplicate indentures; whereby, Richard IlikIethweyt of Ingbirchworth in the county of York yoman, in consideration of a certain marriage, then shortly to be had and solemnized between Richard IlikIethweyt son and heir apparent of him the said Richard on the one part and Mawde Hawkesworth one of the daughters of Richard Hawkesworth of Brodok yoman on the other part; gave granted and by that his then present writing confirmed, to the said Richard MikIethweyt and Mawde Hawkes worth, all those his enclosures lands meadows and pastures called or known by the name or names of Arken Croft or Arken Crofts, with their appurtenances, in Iugbirch worth in the said county of York and then in the tenure or occupation of the said Richard MikIethweyt or his assigns; to have and to hold all and singular the said enclosures lands meadows pastures and other premises, with their appurtenances, to the aforesaid Richard Mikiethweyt and Mawde Hawkesworth for the term of the natural lives of them Richard and Mawde or the longer liver of them; and after the death of them and the longer liver of them, then to the heirs between them lawfully of their bodies begotten ; and in default of such issue to the right heirs of the said Richard for ever paying thenceforth annually to the church wardens of Penistone for the time being, ten shillings. Witnesses: . . . . . West, John . John IlikIeweyt (sic), Antonye MikIeweyt, William Walton, Thomas Catlen, Thomas Slack. Vellum: each part one skin 12 X 61, seal, on each part, of red wax bears the letters T.W. Notes: Brodok, otherwise The Broad Oak Farm, was purchased by the Bosville family in 1726 from Mr Stocks; and became part of the Gunthwaite Estate, see Dransfield's " Penistone " pages 61 and 340. The christian names of the witness West are not clear, he seems to have had two, which may be Jn Hn (John Henry); he was probably the lawyer who engrossed the deed. (Wheat) 191 (1576) July Ist, in the 18th year of Elizabeth. Grant (Lat) from Richard Mikle thweyt of I ngbirchworth in the county of York yoman, for divers causes and considera tions him thereto moving, to Mawde Hawkesworth; of a certain annuity or yearly rent of twenty shillings, issuing from and arising out of and in, all his messuages lands and tenements in Ingbirchworth aforesaid, at the feast of Saint Martin the bishop in the month'of November and Pentecost by equal portions: to have and to hold the said annuity or yearly rent of twenty shillings to the said Mawde Hawkes worth, immediately after the death of the said Richard MikIethweyt during her life. 79 Power of distress in default of payment. Witnesses: . . . . West, John . . . . . . John MikIeweyt (sic), Antonye MikIeweyt, Williarn Walton, Thomas Catleyn, Thomas Slacke. Vellum: one skin 11 X 6t, seal of red wax, obscure. (Wheat) 193 (1576) July 7th, in the 18th year of Elizabeth. Charter (Lat) in duplicate inden tures, confirming a grant from Peter Hawkesworth of Wetley Hill in the county of York yoman and Thomas Slack of Worsbourdale to Richard Mikieweyt senior of Ingbirchworth in the said county yoman; of all and singular their messuages lands tenements meadows feedings pastures woods underwoods commons, with their appur tenances, in Ingbirchworth; at one time in the tenure or occupation of the said Richard MikIeweyt senior, during the term of the natural life of the said Richard, except certain parcels of land meadow and pasture called Arken Crofts; to have and to hold the same, except as before excepted, unto the said Richard MikIeweyt senior during the term of his natural life, without impeachment of waste. Witnesses: Raiphe Micklethwait (sic), John Mykylweth. (sic), . . . . . West, William Walton, Richard-Crosley, Thomas Catleyn. Vellum: each part one skin 10 X 61; two small seals of red wax on each part, one bears the letter B and the others the letters T.W. (Wheat) 12 1576(-7) March 5th. View of frankpledge (Engl) at Sheffield; whereby it was ordered by the homage of the grand jury there that Richard Swynden, John Brome head and Thomas Hawkesworth and all other tenants and occupiers of the ground called Whytea~ 9~ and might for ever thereafter have use occupy and enjoy their way for driving of cattle only from the common lying an the north side Hard acres and to enter into Hardacres within six yards of Thomas Bronu~'s coote and so on after the east side of the h~ dividing the Hardacres and the Higheacres unto the Coockesbute Feelde hedge and then two years in every twelve years when the Coockesbute Feelde was corn on the north side the hedge dividing Hye (sic) Acres and Coockesbute Feelde and other two y~ whein Coockeshute Feelde was with corn in every twelve years on the south side of the 9~ hedge so that they should take their said way within two yards of either side of the said hedge and drive their cattle with convenient speed as of right they had most commonly used the same way time out of memory of man, upon pain that every per^ not sufFering them to use the same way accordingly should forfeit for every time that he or they should so offend therein xx s. Witnesses: who signed at foot, Wyllm Trippett, Jhon (sic) . . . . , Olyver Hyrst, Nicholas Sandarsone, Edwarde Bower, Robert Robynson, Wyllm Shyrtclyff. Vellum: one skin 12 X 51, no seal. Notes: there are also seven marks, which-would appear to be the marks of these witnesses; they are all different and include the usual cross. (Wheat) 80 200 (1577) September 29th, in the 19th year of Elizabeth. Bargain and Sale (Lat), whereby William Towers of Thonacke in the county of Lincoln esquire and William Towers of Slantworthe in the said county gentleman, one of the sons of the said William Towers esquire, in performance of a certain agreement contained in a certain indenture, made between them on the one part and Nicholas Towers of Hayton in the county of Nottingham gentleman, another of the sons of the said William Towers esquire, and Ann his wife on the other part and dated the 20th September then instant, gave granted bargained and sold unto the said Nicholas Towers and Ann his wife, all that their manor or capItal messuage called Morehall, with the appurtenances, in WaldersheIff within the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York; and all other messuages lands tenements rents reversions services meadows feedings pastures woods underwoods lands and other their hereditaments wh~ver; with all and singular the appurtenances to the same manor messuage etc belonging; then in the occupation of George Ward and William Thomson or their assigns; and all their right title etc; to have and to hold the said manor messuage etc, to the said Nicholas Towers and Ann his wife and to the heirs and assigns of him the said Nichol-as Towers; to the sole and proper use and behoof of himself the said Nicholas Towers and Ann, and the heirs and assigns of the said Nicholas Towers for ever; of the chief lord, by services etc. John Shawe of Eckington in the county of Derby yoman and Edward Bower of Bradfeld in the county of York were appointed attornies, to deliver seisin. Witnesses : George Cressy, Raphe Warde, William Tomson, and others. Vellum: one skin 13 X 71, seals missing. (Wheat) 18 1577 December lst. Probate of the Will of of Ollerton in the parish of Sheffeld singlewoman, being sick in body etc; whereby she directed that she sh6uld he buried in the church yard of Sheffeld, and should be " brought in to Christenmans buryall of my whole goodes and my dettes and all funerall expenses and charges to be paid and performed upon the same"; she gave and bequeathed unto Anne Parkyn, " doughter " of Nicholas Parkyn, her " greateste brasse panne " and one arke; also to Robert Park~n son of the said Nycholas (sic) Parkyn her " biggest brasse panne next " ; she gave " to Nycholas Parkyn wyffe iij little arkes Wth all that is in them, one gownne and a petty cote; to the poore mans boxe of Sheffeld iiii d "; and unto Thomas Webster and Mathew Webster " eyther of them iiij d "; to Nicholas (sic) Parkyn " the yonger vj s viij d "; to Edward Parkyn v s; to Bryan Creswicke xij d ; to Elizabethe Morton " one olde whyte cote and a smock the rest of her goods unbequeathed, her body buried her debts legacies and funeral expenses performed, she gave to Nicholas Parkyri, Roberte, Edward and Anne children unto Nicholas Parkyn" eqnally amonst them; and she made Nicholas Parkyn the elder her sole executor; she desired Thomas Holland and Thomas Webster to be the supervisors of that her will; and either of them to have xij d for the ir pains etc. Witnesses (called recordes): Thornas Holland, Thomas Webster, Henrye Hinchcliffe, Robert Hill, Thomas Creswick (sic). Vellum: one skin 10 X 61, seal and grant missing. (Wheat) 87 (1578-9) March lst, in the 21st year of Elizabeth. Deed (Engl) declaring the uses Of a fine, made between Francis Power of South Leuerton in the county of Notting ham gentleman on the lst part, Robert Fenton of Maly~g in the county of York cutler on the 2nd part, Thomas - Creswick -of Wa~y in the county of York busbandman on the third part. Fmzcis Barbor *m and heir of Edward Barbor son and heir of Roger Barbor on the 4th part and John Barbor of Waddesley aforesaid blishanA-san on the Sth part; reciting that in the term of Saint Michael then last past before the date thereof ; a fine with proclamations, according to the form of the statute in that behalf provided and after the common course of fines in such cases used, was " knowledged and levyed " by the said Francis Power unto the said Robert Fenton, Thomas Creswick, one Roger Barbor, the said Francis Barbor and John Barbor, of and in one close or croft called Foxe Croft in the parish of Sheffeld in the said county of York; and one close called Malynfeld in the parish of Bradfeld in the said county of York, together with all rnessuages lands tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances, then lately therewith bargained and sold by the said Francis Power to the said Robert, by indenture bearing date the 18th day of September then last past, as thereby more plainly appeared; of and in certain lands containing by estimation six acres of land, with the appurtenances, in Waddysley (sic) in the said county of York, then lately also bargained and sold by the said Francis Power unto the said Thomas, by indenture bearing date the said 18th day of September then last past, as thereby more plainly appeared ; and also of and in one other messuage one cottage and ten acres of land meadow and wood by estimation, with the appurtenances, in Waddesley aforesaid then lately bargained and sold by the said Francis Power unto the said Francis Barbor; by indenture bearing date the 16th day of October then last past, as thereby more plainly appeared; and also of and in one messuage, with the appurtenances, in Waddesley aforesaid, called the Newehowse; and one parcel of land there, lying in a certain close or croft caRed Gresse Croft, containing by estimation two acres; and two acres of meadow or thereabouts, lying in a certain 82 meadow in Waddysley (sic) aforesaid, commonly called Ollerton Ynges alias the Newe Meadow, with the appurtenances; and then lately also bargained and sold by the said Francis Power unto the said John Barbor, by indenture bearing date the said 16th day of October then last past, as thereby more plainly appeared; by the name or names of three messuages three cottages thirty acres of land twenty acres of meadow ten acres of pasture two acres of wood and twenty acres of " f yrres and heathe with the appurtenances, in Bradfeld, Sheffeld, Ecclesfeld and Waddesley or by the like name or names in effect; as by the same fine " remayning of Record" more plainly appeared; and that before the levying and knowledging " of the said fine and at the very time of " knowledging and levying thereof and ever afterwards; it was and then yet was the full conclusion agreement and meaning of all the said parties and. of the said fine; that the said fine so levied as was aforesaid should be and " inure " that, and that the cognizees therein named as was aforesaid and every of them and their heirs at the very time of the levying and " knowledging " of the said fine and ever afterwards should stand and be seised by force and virtue thereof, of and in all the said messuages cottages lands etc, in the aforesaid indentures expressed, to the several uses and purposes thereinafter in those then present indentures contained limited and appointed; and to or for none other use intent or purpose; that was to say, of and in all the messuage etc bargained and sold to the said Robert Fenton, to the only proper use and behoof of the said Robert Fenton his heirs and assigns for ever; and of and in all the said messuage etc bargained and sold to the said Thomas Creswick, to the only proper use and behoof of the said Thomas Creswick his heirs and assigns for ever; and of and in all the said mes!kuages etc bargained and sold to the said Francis Barbor, to the only proper use and behoof of the said Roger Barbor during his life ; and after his decease to the only proper use and behoof of the said Francis Barbor his heirs and assigns for ever; and of and in all the said messuages etc bargained and sold unto the said John Barbor, to the only proper use and behoof of the said Roger Barbor during his life ; and after his decease to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Barbor his heirs and assigns for ever; and to or for none other use intent or purpose. Witnesses: William West, Richard Adamson, Robert Gervase, Robt Creswicke, Jasper Fisher. Vellum: one skin 15 X 10, two seals of red wax, obscure; and two missing. -(Wheat) N. B. It seems probable that both Francia & John were grandsons of Roger, who took a life interest in the lands they respectively purchased. He possibly bought the properties for them. 83 (15784) March 20th, in the 21st year of Elizabeth. ~ of covenant (Engi) made between John Creswicke of Ollerton in the county of York webster of the one part and Nicholas Parkyn of Ollerton aforesaid cutler of the other part; whereby the -said John Creswicke covenanted, at his own cost before the lst day of August then next to "knowledge" and levy a fine, with proclamations according to the statute etc; unto the said Nicholas; of one messuage or tenement, situate and being in She-geld near the Irishe Crosse; - between a tenement then late of Thomas B urrowes towards the south and a tenement then late of Hugh Calner on the north; and of one croft called Rederoft, lying there near the Pynfold; between the lands then late of the heirs of the lord. Scope (sic) towards the south and the " common bye waye " towards the north; and also of one close' called Holowstorth, lying there in Brightsyde byerlowe; between the lands of George Erle of Shrewesbery on both sides; and of five acres of land, lying there in a Aeld called the Nortlifeild; and of one acre of meadow, lying in the same field; and of one other close, lying there between the lands then late of the heirs, of Robert Mountnay, called the Kechyn Greyve towards the west and " ye common way " leading from " ye towne of Sheffeld " aforesaid to Shirtclyfle Hall towards the east; -and of one acre of land arable, called Hole Carr, lying- in Waddesle V -between lan~s then late of Roger Barbor towards the wu&aiad. the lands then late of Rafe Leake esquire towards the~ mid of one- croft called Sawghe Croft lying in Waddesley aforesaid betw~ the-lands of G~e Erle of Shrewesberytowards the south and " ye common " towards'the ~; and of a certain piece of pasture land or common lying in a place called Wysewood and Ashencarre, as it lay ther-w_bet-ween Warmell Sycke and Studfeld Noke towards the cast and the wood called Lockesley towards the west; and of five acres of meadow, lying at Ollerton Inges and Byrreyley; and of two acres of arable land, adjoining to a certain field called Waddealey Feild; and of the moiety of one other acre of land, lying under Waddesley Hall; and of one other close or pasture called Birreyley, as it lay in Ollerton aforesaid between the lands then late of Thomas Webster towards the north and the lands then late of the said Rafe Leeke (sic) esquire towards the ~; and butted upon " ye common way " which led from Ollerton brigg to Waddeeley ~ towards the east; and upon the lands then late of the said Thomas Creswicke towards the west; andof one parcel of land called Blagg Broke, as it lay between the lands of Waddesley Hall towards the north and the common way wh" led from Ofierton brigg to Malenbrigg towards the- south; and butted- upon a croft called Preist Croft towards the west and the lands of Thomas Webster towards the east; and of one close or pasture (sic) of arable land and a parcel of meadow in the 9~ ~ called Kitfing Croft, as it lay between the lands then late of Robert Swyft towards the west and the lauds then late of William Power towards7 the cast , and butted upon " ye hye way " which led from Ollerton brig to Waddesley brig towards the south and upon the water called Doune towards the north; and two acres of meadow in Lee north meadow, between the lands of George Erle of Shrewesbery towards the south and the lands then late of Robert Swyft esquire towards the north; and butted upon the way which led from Ollerton to Waddesley brig, with the appurtenances, within the lordshipp of Shefield aforesaid; 84 and of the moiety of ~ parcel of land called Ashencarre, containing it by estimation in length eight hundred feet and in breadth three hundred feet: and one house, one wheel stead and two stones called "grynding stones" in them; situate lying and being in a certain place called Ashing (sic) Carre in the parish of Ecclesfeld in the said county of York: between the water called Lockesley of the one side and the said Ashingcarre on the other side; and butted upon Loxley (sic) at-one end westwards and upon Stannington Wood and Lockley (sic) water eastwards on both ends (sic); and upon Loxley (sic) under Longcly& southwards; and upon the said Ashingcarr (sic) northwards; all which premises were then late the inheritance of Thomas Creswicke father of the said John; and that the said Nicholas Parkyrt the cognizee in the said fine to be named and his heirr. and assigns, at the very time of levying and knowledging of the same fine and ever afterwards, should stan~ and he seised, by virtue and force of the said fine, of all the said messuages lands etc ; to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Creswicke his heirs and assigns for ever and to or for none other use intent or purpose. -,Wftnoe~esWrn' Wes4 Peter Trippett, jasper Fisher. Vellum: one skin 13 X 11; seal, broken,-shows the letter T, below a crown. Notes: see charter of 3rd November 1557. (Wheat) (1579) August llth, in t he 21st year of Elizabeth. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Conesboroughe. At a court baron of Henry Carye knight of the most noble order of the garter, baron of Hunsdene, one of the queen's privy councillors, governor of Barwicke and lord warden of, the- eastern part of England towards Scotland there; held at Conesborough on the above~, Wil.liam Almerye clerk and Richard Almerye his son, out of court, surrendered intQ the hands of the lord, by the hand of John Almetye a cus~ tena t -there and a juror; one ~age and half of one messuage, and also one acre and a half of land in the reeveship of Cliftone; to the use and behoof of - Thomas Phuame his heirs and assigns for ever, according to the custom of the manor aforesaid; which were granted to the said Thornas Pharame his heirs and assigns for ever; to hold to him his heirs and assigns; by services, according to the custom of the manor aforesaid; and he gave to the said lord for a fine vij d and a half penny; and he did fealty and was admitted tenant. Vellum: one skin 12 X 21. (Wightman) 85 209 (1579) September 2Otb, in the, 21st year of Elizabeth. Indenture of Assignment (Engi) made between Nichoias Slatter of Longelie in the parish of Ecclesfeld in the county of York husbandman of the one part and William Slatter his son of the other part; whereby, after reciting that Thomas Mountnay of Creswycke within the parish of Ecclesfeld in the said county of York gent by his indenture of demise bearing date the 26th day of March, in the 11th year of Elizabeth (1575), did demise grant and to farm let to the said Nicholas Slatter, one close called Hunefeld, set lying and being in Norwood within the parish of Sheffeld in the said county of York; then in the tenure or occupation of the said Nicholas Slatter; to have and to hold all the said close called Hunfeild (sic), with the appurtenances, unto the said Richolas Slatter his executors and assigns from the feast of the annunciation of our blessed lady the virgin, then last past before the date of the said indenture, unto the full end and term of twenty and one- years, from thence next and. immediately ensuing, fully to be completed and ended; he the -said Nicholas Slatter gave granted and assigned unto the said William Slatter his executors administrators and assigns, all the said close called Hunfeild, with the appurtenances; and all his estate title right interest and term in the same and every part thereof ; to have and to hold the said close etc unto the said Williarn Slatter his executors and assigns~ from the date -thereof for the residue- of -the said term etc. Witnesses: Wm West 'Jasper 'Fisher Peter Tryppett. Vellum: one skin 10 X 61, seal missing. 174 (1579) September 22nd, in the 21st year of Elizabeth. Bargain and Sale (Engl) made between Thomas Mountnay of Grayes Inne gent of the one part and Nicholas Slatter of Longelie within the parish of Ecclesfeld in the county of Yorke husband man of the other part; witnessed that the said Thornas Mountnay, in consideration of five pounds etc, th e receipt etc, did fully and absolutely for and from him and his heirs give grant bargain and sell unto the said Nicholas Slatter his heirs and assigns for ever; all that close of land pasture and wood, with the appurtenances, called Hunefeild; situate lying and being " nere " Norwood within the parish of Sheffeld in the said county of York, then or then late in the tenure or 'occupation of the said Nicholas Slatter or of his assigns; with all commons ways liberties and easements to the same close belonging or in anywise appertaining; to hold unto and to the use of tlie said Nicholas Slatter his heirs and assigns for ever; one lease thereof made to the said Nicholas Slatter by the said Thomas Mountnay for certain years then yet enduring and the yearly chief rents and services thereafter to he due for the same, to the chief lord or lords of the fee thereof, only excepted, covenants for title by the said Thornas Mountnay. Witnesses : Wm West, Peter Tryppett, jasper Fisher. Vellum: one skin 17 X 15, seal bears a flower, not armorial. (Wheat) 86 1579(-80) January 4th. ProMte (Engl) of the Will of Richarde lbotsonn of Brightholmlee in the chapelry of Bradfelde in the county of Yorke; whereby, after directing that his body should be buried in " ye churche yearde of Bradfelde at ye discretion " of his friends, he willed that his mortuary should be paid according to the laws of the realm and that all his goods and cbattels should be divided into three equal parts; and that Joan his wife should have one equal third of all his goods and catteles (his debts being paid), in full satisfaction of her thirds of his goods and cattels and be reserved the- other ij parts unto himself, to pay and discharge legacies therein contained and his funeral expenses; also he willed that John Morton his son-in-law and Margarete his wife should have six pounds xiij s iiij d, over and besides all that which they had received, if there should remain so- much after the decease of -the testator -and the decease of his said wife, debts legacies therein con tamed and their -funeral expenses discharged and paid; and he willed that jane Ibotsonn the daughter of Robert lbo~- dwoU~-b~- ~14 -,col~ye called hogges also he gave bequ ~- - and -t*.-ba leams and terme of yeres with all his " whole righte tytle A in~ " *hich- 96 -had -or might or of right ought to have, of in or to one messuage, with the appurtenances, in Bright holmelee aforesaid; with all other " commodytyes belonging to ye same" the one half or " moytye " unto Joan his said wife and her assigns; and the other half or " moytye " unto the said John Morton his son-in-law and his assigns; the rest of all his goods and " catLels ", his debts paid etc, he gave and bequeathed unto the proper use of the said John Morton, who he made his executor. Probate granted at Doncaster, 7th March 1580-1. Witne~. Nicholas Morton, Thomas Dawson, William. Tomson, Thomas Whydeye, William Hartley. Vellum: two skins, the probate 12 X 61 and the grant 51 X 3 ; partof the seal of the. Archbishop of York in red wax. (Appleyard) 66 1579(-80) January 21st, in -the 22nd year of Elizabeth. Charter (Lat), dated at Ollerton, confirming a grant from Thomas Webster of Ollerton in the parish of SheiTeld in the county of York cutler to John Creswick junior of Waddisley in the -said county of York yoman; of one croft, with the appurtenances, called Stonesteele, containing by estimation half an acre of meadow, lying and being within the -lordship or precincts of Waddisley aforesaid, then In the tenure or occupation of the said John Creswick ; and abutted upon Ollerton grene on the east; and land of the said John Creswick on the west; and land of the most noble George earl of Shrewsbury on the south; and land of the said John Creswick towards the north; to have and to hold the 87 said croft, with the appurtenances, to the said John Creswick his heirs and assigns to the sole and proper behoof and. use of the said John Creswick his heirs and assigns for ever ;-in commutation or excliallge and full recompense for, one parcel of land containing-by estimation half an acre of land, lying and being in the lordship or precincts of Waddisley aforesaid; which he (the grantor) had of the gift of the said- John Creswick by the said exchange; paying thenceforth annually to him (the grantor) and to his heirs, one red rose (if de~ed) at the f~ of Saint John the baptist. Witnesses: Robert Hill of Walkley, Edward jessopp of Hallom. Thomas Creswick to the giving of possession the above named witnesses and - also -Wtcbitd-W~. Vellum : one skin 11 X 6, large round seal of red wax shows - two letters W. bt. Notes: the parcel of land given in exchange is not granted to Thomas Webster by this charter, as would appear necessary in order to vest the fee in him; and the nominal rent of a red rose is payable to Thornas Webster in respect of the croft granted to John Creswick; perhaps a second charter was executed to complete the transaction; in whichcase each party to the exchange would have his own title deed. (Wheat) 14 (1580) May 24th, in the -22nd year of Elizabeth. Grant (lat) from Tho~ Parkyn son and heir of james Parkyn late of Waddeslayy in the county of York yoman to Agnes Parkyn his mother, of a cottage situate and lym-9 in -WAddeslay aforesaid, then in the tenure or occupation of the said Agnes; and also one close near to the .same cottage, called Sywrode; and also one acre of meadow situate and lying in Waddeslay aforesaid in one close called Stonifiatt, then in the tenure or occupation of the said Agnes, Parkyn his mother; to have and to hold the said cottage closes and o ther premises, with all and singular their appurtenances; to the said Agnes Parkyn and- her assigns for and during the term of the natural life of the same Agnes, of the chief lord of the fee there, for service etc. Witnesses: to sealing and delivering and alto to the giving of possession, John Senyor, Henry Morton, John Morton,Edward Bower, Richard Brygg Q) Vellum: one skin 81 X 41, seal of red wax obscure. (Wheat) 1580 July 24th, in the 22nd year of Eliz"*th. -Bond (Engi and lat) of Nicholas Towers of Hayton in the county of Nottingham gentlemant, in the sum of twenty marks, to secure to John Morton of Bryghtholmelee in the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York yoman the observance of the award of Nycholas Byrlay of Worrall, 88 Thomas Greaves of Waddeslay, Thomas Elles of Spynkehall and Phyllyppe Morton of Clowfyeld in the county of York yomen; as to a41 matters in d - ispute " betwene the sayd partyes. frome the begynynge of the world unto the day of the date and makynge thereof. Witnesws: Nycholas Byrlay, Thomas Elles, George Warde, Ryc Morton, Phylly'pe Morton, Raphe Warde, Edwarde Greaves. Vellum: one skin 9 X 4-1, seal missing. (Appleyard) 41 (1580) September the last day, in the 22nd year of Elizabeth. indenture 61 Bargain and Sale (Engl) made between John Parker of Norton Lees in the county of Derby esquire of the one part and Gregorye Revell of Stannyngton in the county of York yoman of the other part; witnessed that thesaid John Parker, for and in consideration of £220. 10. a to him by the said Gregorye Revell *ell and truly- paid etc, the receipt etc, had bargained and sold give U- and graiatA Abd by thal in~ did for him and MR _unto the said Gregorye Revell his heirs clearly and absolutely bargain eight part - 6f that me~ with the appur and to his heirs for ever (i) the t lit tenances, then commonly called or known by the name of Stannyngton Hall, situate lying and being in Starmyngton within the parish of Bradfeld within the said county of York; and the eighth part of the houses edifices and buildings orchards yards and gardens to the same messuage belonging or appertaining etc; and the said John Parker, for the consideration aforesaid, had likewise bargained and soldetc., and by those presents did for him and his heirs clearly and absolutely bargain and sell etc, unto the said Gregorye Revell and his heirs for ever; (ii) all those lands meadow? closes pasture grounds and hereditaments, with the appurtenances, in Starmyngton aforesaid, thereafter mentioned and expressed; that was to say, all that close or ground called Hall Cliffe then in the several tenures or occupations of Robert Greaves, Henry HynchclifFe, Edwarde Hall and Thomas Littlewood and then divided into three several parts containing in the whole by estienation 26 acres of arable land meadow and pasture lying together between the lands of Thomas Eyre Eind Thomas Skyrmer on the east and the- lands of the said Gregorye Revell on the west; and it butted upon the land of the right honourable George erle of Shrew~t then in the tenure or occupation of Laurence Steele and upon the lands of the said Robert Greaves -to ' ds the south and upon the h-Wh war "y,lm&ng from Stannyngton to Darwent towards the north; (iii) one other ~-- ',c~ing by estimation 34 acres of arable land meadow and ~ure~ lying tog6thex in the T_ ownefeild of Starmyngton aforesaid, between the lands of RobertWaynewright on both sides; and it butted on the common way there called Byngley Lane towards the south and upon the said highway leading from Stannyngton to Darwent towards the north; (iv) one other close called Rauf Tofte with a mesesteade or tofte within the same close, then in the tenure or occupation of the said Robert Greaves, containing by estimation 7 acres of arable land and meadow, lying between the lands of the said Gregorye Revell on the east and the lands of the said Erle of Shrewesberye on the west; and it butted upon the wood called Revelioge towards the south and upon the common called Starmyng ton Towne Grene towards the north; (v) one other close called The Toft lying at 89 Flax Lane Syde containing by estimation 21 acres of arable land and meadow lying between the lands of the said Robert Greaves on the east and the lane called Flax Lane on the west; and it butted on the said wood called Revelynge towards the south and upon the said highway called Byngley Lane towards the north; (vi) one parcel of ground, containing by estimation 1 acre lying in Byerdole in a certain place there called The Nether Storthe, between lands of the said Robert Greaves on the cast and the lands of the said Gregorye Revell on the west; and (vii) one other parcel of ground then in the tenure or occupation of the said Robert Greaves, containing by estimation 1 acre, lying in a place called The Over Storthe between the lands of the said Robert Waynewright on the west and the lands of Willlam Creswicke on the east; and the said John Parker had also, for the consideration aforesaid, bargained and sold etc unto the said Gregorye Revell and his heirs (viii) the annual or yearly rent of 12d, with the appurtenances, yearly to be paid and going out of the lands tenements ' and hereditaments of Richard Greaves in Hughill in the said county of York; and (ix) one other annual rent of 12d, with the appurtenances, -yearly to be paid etc out of lands etc of John Greaves of Hughill and Woodhowses in the said county of York; and had likewise bargained and sold and by that indenture did fully and absolutely b~ unto the said Gregorye Revell and to his- heirs for ever; all his right title etc-of n and twthe said premises etc; to hold and to the use of the said Gre~ Revell his- heirs and Assigns for~; subject nevertheless to certain chief rents and servicesdue to-the ~ -Uwd And to ~ lease, dated the 26th June in the 16th year of Elizabeth (1574), ~-by the said John Parker to the said Edward Halle of part of the said pro~ for the term of twenty years from the feast of the Annunciation then last past before the date of the same lease; one other lease dated the 26th June in the 16th year of Elizabeth (1574) made by John Parker. to the said Henry Hincheeliffe of, divers other parcels of the mid premises, for the term of nineteen years from the same feast day; one other lease dated the 26th June in the 16th year of Elizabeth (1574).made by the said John Parker to the said Thornas Littlewood of certain other parcels of the premises for the term of nineteen years from the same feast day, and one other lease dated the 26th June in the 16th year of Elizabeth (1574) made by the said John Parker to the said Robert Greaves of divers other parts of the premises for the term of twenty years from the same feast day. Witnesses: Richard C~ 1Aurence Hall, Henry Barbor, John Bromeley, John Spone, John Beighton, Richard Greaves, Henry Shawe, Willi.am Gryve. Vellum: one skin 221 X 12. N~ this is a copy examined by Peter 'Tryppett and Jasper Fysher. Stanington Hall is stated to be in Stanington which in - 1580 had a very prescribed area. The numbers within brackets inserted throughout the parcels are not in the copy, but are for convenient reference in later deeds, hereinafter abstracted, referring to the same lands or some of them. It will be observed that Gregory Revell was the owner of adjoining land when he made this purchase. John Parker the vendor seems to have owned the land (ii) when he granted the four leases in 1574. The deed gives no clue as to the ownership of the other seven or eight shares in the Hall of Stanington. The spelling of the names Revell and Stanyngton varies throughout the copy deed. (Wheat) 90 355 1580 October ist, in the 22nd of Elizabeth. Bargain and Sale (Lad from John Parker of Norton Lees in the county of -Derby esquire to Gregory Reyvell of Stanyngton in- the county of York yoman ; of one parcel of land containing one rod, at one time in the tenure or occupation of Robert Greaves, lying -in Stanyngton afore said in a certain place called The Overstorthe, between lands of the most noble George earl of Shrewsbury on the cast and lands of William Creswick on the west; to have and to hold to the said Gregory Reyvell and his heirs, to the proper behoof and use of himself Gregory Reyvell his heirs and assigns for ever, holding of the chief lord etc, for services etc. Witnesses: Richard Cok, Laurence Hall, Henry Barbor, John Bromeley, John Spone, John Beighton, Richard Greaves, Henry Shawe and to the delivery of seisin, Francis Creswick, Edward Creswick, John Skynner, Herry Shawe, William Gryue, Robert Waynewright. Vellum: one skin 11 X 51. N~ : the attestation clauses say that the 6ed was s~ and ~Yemd but no ~has bem-atta~; it is-s~ per me ~n- - 40 1580 October Ist, in 22nd year of Elizabeth. M~ MW Sale (Lat) from John Parker of Norton Lees esquire to Gregorye Revell of Stannyngton yoman, of all the lands- and hereditaments granted by the above abstracted indenture (41) of the previous, day made between the same parties, including the one eight share of Stannyngton -Hall, which is -described after all the other properties and the rents. Vellum: one skin 12* X 91, no seaL N~ : this is a copy made by Peter Tryppett and jasper Fysher. This bargain and sale was not. an indenture in English made between vendor and purchaser, as was the one of the previous day: but it was a deed poll in Latin, under the seal of the grantor. No witnessis are mentioned and the writing in places is illegible. The necessity for this deed poll following the indenture of 'the previous day is not obvious. (Wheat) 30 (1580-1). February 12th, in the 23rd year of Elizabeth. Richard Mickelthwait senior of Ingburchworthe in the-county of York husbandman, in thirty pounds, to secure to Richard Micklethwait ~ of the same place husband man the indemnity of the said Richard Mickelthwait- junior his heirs executors administrators and assigns and every~of them, against all claims etc against Anthony Mickelthwait,of Ingburchworthe clothier his executors administrators and assigns; for and concerning one obligation, wherein the said Richard Mickelthwait junior together with the said Richard Micklethwait senior stood bound jointly and "verally-~ to the-said Authony Micklethwait in the sum of twenty pounds-; beingcovenanted granted-and agreed in one pair of indeatures thereof made between the sai4 parties, con~ the demise and grant of two closes called Anat:(?) Roides or Oxcloses. 1Vitase~ - Rychard Mickelthwait, John-Walton (?),-John Vellum: one~ 10k X St seal -broken and obscure. (Wheat) 91 42 (1580-1) March 4th, in the 23rd year of Elizabeth. Indenture of Bargain and Sale (F.ngi) made between Gregory Revell of Starmyngtori in the county of York yoman of the one part and John Beighton of Ifaldworth in the said county glover and Laurence Beighton of Haldworth aforesaid glover of the other part; witnessed that the said Gregory, for and in consideration of the sum of £71. 5 . 0 to him the said Gregory by the said John and Laurence well- and truly paid, the receipt acknowledged, dAbargain and sell etc unto the said John and Laurence and to their heirs for ever, one entire moiety or hall part of the lands and hereditaments numbered (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) in the hereinbefore abstracted indenture of the 30th September 1580 and also one entire moiety or. half part of a parcel of ground containing 1 rod lying in Stannyng ton aforesaid, and the said Gregory Revell also granted to the said John Beigbton and, Laurence Beighton and their heirs the annual or yearly rent of seven pence issuing out of lands of Richard Greaves of Ughill and Woodhowses; to hold the said premises unto and to the use of the said John Beighton and Laurence,Beightou and to their heirs and assigns for ever. The covenant for title includes Alice then wife of the said Gregory Revell and their son and heir apparent (not namea). Witnes~: Peter Tryppett, jasper Fy-sher, Richard Revell, Wm West, Gilbert Dickenson; and to giving possession by- -Edwi~rd-.B~rwer the attonney of the g M>ntor -named 1 in, the indenture; John Reyvell, Raphe Moitonll Robert _Waynewright, Wm Creswyck, Edward Greave, Williarn Revyll. Vella-01 : one *in 23---X -14~ seal of red vm bears some non-armorial device. Notes: John Beighton, at - - ~ tifile 'Of: Hill Top near Bradfield, married adaughter of Gregory Revidl about 1557; and LaA~e Beighton was their son; see Hunter's F.M.G. vol i, p 389 and 391 ; from which it also appears that Alice was Gregory Revell's second wife, his first wife being Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Barber, by whom he had three children Richard, Rowland and Dorothy. 39 (1580-1) March 6th, in the 23rd year of Elizabeth. - 8~ and Sale (Lat) from Gregory Revell of Stannyngton in the county of York yoman to John Beighton and Laurence Beighton both of Haldworth -aforesaid glovers, of the premises described and granted in the indenture of the 4th March 1580-1 above abstracted; to hold the same including the rent of 7d unto and to the use of the said John Beightou and Laurence Beighton their heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord of that fee, for services etc. Edward Bower was appointed attorney to give possession. -Witne~: Peter Tryppett, Wm West, Gilbart Dickenson, Jasper Fysher, Richard Revell; to giving possession on the 25th day of March 1"1 John- -Reyvell, Raphe Morton, Robert Waynwryght~ Wylliam Creswyke, Edward Greaves, William . . . . . Ve~: one skin 131 X 9, seal of red wax, not armorial. Notes: it is not clear why this- deed poll in Latin should follow the indenture in English of two days 92 previous to the same effect. Most of the roads and lanes referred to in this and other deeds above abstracted can be followed on the six inch ordnance map. Bingley Line is the road running cast and west in front of Revell Grange, Flaxe Lane is Flash Lane; and the road from Stan-ington to Derwent is High Riggs Road. The continuation of Bingley Lane to the west is now known as Woodbank Road; and the wood known as Reveling lay to the south of Woodhank Road and Bingley Lane. Townfield Head is two fields to the west of Flasli Lane and the common' called Town Green has long since been enclosed; but the name is still retained. See Harrison's Survey, 1637. (Wheat) 160(1581-2) January 26th, in the 24th year of Elizabeth. 'Quitelaim (Lat) from Gregory Revell of Stanyngtbxi in the county of York yoman, for hi~ And his heirs, to John Beyghton of Hal(l~h in the said 6ounty -of -Y-Qrk- glover,-- of all -6911t d&daim demand and interest which he had, cot or in-~ T_ ~-w~4-one~ containing by estimation thirty and four acres, Of together in the fields of the town of Stanyngton afm~i betweefi " of Robert Waynwryglit on both sides; and abutting on the common way called Byriglay lane towards the south and upon another road leading from Stanyngton to Darwen towards the north; and of one other close called Ratife Tofte, adjoining to one messuage, in English a mease steade, containing seven acres of arable land and meadow, between land of the said Gregory Reyvell on the east and land of the Earl of Shrewsbury on the west; and of one other close called The Croft, adjoining Flax Lane Syde, containing two acres and a half, between land of Robert Greaves on the east and Flax Lane on the west; and in one parcel of land, containing one acre of land, lying in Byredole in a certain place called Nether Storthe; and in one other parcel of land, containing half an acre of land, lying in le Over Storth; and also of one parcel of land, containing one rod, lying in a place called The Over Storthe (sic), between land of the Earl of Shrewsbury on the east and land of Williarn Creswicke on the west; all which land and tenements then were or then lately were in the tenure or occup~of Robert Greaves or his assigns; and also of and in a certain. yearly rent_of seito pence. owing and issuing out of certain lands tenements and bereditam~ of R~d _Greaves in Ughill and Wodhouses, in the cliapelry of. Bra eld ~in the said county of York. WItnesses: John Steevenson, Richard Wedset. Edward Bower. Vellum: one skin 13 X 31, one sea4 obscure. (Wheat) 16 1584 August 5th. Probate of the Will (Engl) of John Bromehed of Bradfeld in the chapelree of Bradfeld, after commending his soul to God and his body to be buried within the church yard at Bradfeld aforesaid, at the discretion of'his friends; begave and bequeathed unto Wylliam Bromehed his brother vj s viij d and to every one of his children one ewe lambs; and to Rychard Waynwryglit his godson "one Ewe Lambe or elles a lytle gymber also he gave and bequeathed unto Rychard Shawe and 93 Roberte Shawe his " bretherin " to either of them iij s iiij d ; and to Agnes Greaves his sister iijs iiij d ; also he gave and bequeathed unto his " brother Wylliam Waynwryght chyIdren one hyve or swarme that ys to wytt the best swarme I have but one"; and to Fraunneis Waynwryght, Wylliam Waynwryght, Jenet Waynwryght and Hellen Waynwryght children of the same -Wylliam, to every of them 94 one lambe or sheepe " ; also he gave granted bequeathed and assigned unto Rychard Shawe his father in law, all his " whole intereste tyfle ryght and termes of yeres ', which he had in his tenement or farm, in as large and ample a manner as he had the farm; also he gave and bequeathed unto Esabell his wife his house and lands in Nether Bradfeld, for and during the term of her life and the " remeander theroIT" unto Wylliarn Bromehed his brother and his heirs for ever; also he willed that his debts should be paid of the whole of his goods and the residue of all his goods, after his decease, his debts paid and legacies funeral expenses and charges of his burial performed, he gave and bequeathed unto the proper use of Esabell Bromehed his wife whom he ordained and made his true lawful and sole executrix of that his present last will and testament. Witnesses: Rycharde Shawe, Thomas Bromehed, Rycharde . . . . junior, Thomas Lynlay, Edwarde Bower. Vellum: one skin 11 X 51, seal and grant missing. (Wheat) (1586) June 12th, in the 28th year of Elizabeth. Surrender and Admittance (Lat) copy court roll of the manor of Conesborough. At a court baron of Henry Cary, knight of the most noble order of the garter, baron of Hunsdon, governor of Barwicke and lord warden of the eastern marches of Scotland and one of the queen's majesty's privy council; held at Conesborough, on the above date, Henry Pheyrarn of Clifton, . out of court, surrendered into the hands or the lord; by the hand of Richard Amory and John Arnory, customary tenants and jurors, half of one messuage, with all and singular the buildings thereon, at one time in the tenure or occupation of Ralph Pinder or otherwise, in the fields there; two acres of land lying as follows; to wit, five rods in the field called The Three Rode Feild, towards le Newe Stile; three rods lying near le Blaythwell Crosse under the bank there: and three rods in the field there called The Hill Feild, under the hill at le Burnde Ashe; one rod lying near Croft Head; three rods being in one leland; and also a rod lying apart near the hedge called The Longe Hedge; half an acre lying in the field there called the Mowthill Feld, 94 in that place there called Short Hakildale; one other rod lying towards a narrow lane, called The Little Layne; one other rod lying near the said hedge called The Longe Hedge; and two rods lying beyond Mowthil ; and another rod and half a rod being in One Land; and half of one rod, being in one leland near the . . . . . Welgate, with the appurtenances, in the reeveship of Clifton; to the use and behoof of Margaret Pheyrarn his daughter and to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten for ever; and in default of such issue, then to remain to Christofer Pheyram his son and his heirs for ever, according to the custom of the said manor, which was granted; to have and to hold the said premises as above written, according to the custom of the manor aforesaid, by the accustomed rent and other service owing and of right accustomed. Veflum: one skin lA X 41. Notes: the ink is faded and the writing in many places is illegible. (Wightman) 24 (1586) August 2nd, in the 28th year of Elizabeth. Acquittance (Engl), whereby John Reyvell of Smallfeld and Henry Wainwright of Storres in the county of York yomen, " governners and Tuityoners " of Richard Wainwright, Franneis Wain wright, William Wainwright, Elizabeth Wainwright, Jenet Wainwright and Hellen Wainwright, children of William Wainwright, then late of Bradfeld in the said county of York yoman deceased, acknowledged that they had received and had, to and for the use and behoof of the said Richard, Frarmcis, Williain, Elizabeth, Jenet and Hellen Wainwright, at and before the scaling and delivering thereof, of Robert Waterhouse, of Clyf House in the said county of York busbandman and-Isable his wife, late the wife of John Bromehead then late of -Bradfeld afotesaid deceased; and sole executrix of the last will and testament of the same John Bromehead, the just and full sum of xxxviii li, in payment of the-filial portions and all other rights of the said six children, as well of their said father's goods chattels credits and sums of money, as of their mother's goods chattels credits and sums of money whatsoever; of the which said sum of xxxviii li, they the said John Reyvell and Henry Wainwright did acknowledge and confess themselves well and truly contented satisfied and paid, to and for the use aforesaid. And the said Robert Waterhouse and Isable his wif c their executors and administrators, and every of thern were acquitted exonerated and clearly discharged by those presents. Witnesses: Henry Brorn . . . . Anthony Dyckenson, John Braye (?), Edward Bowre (?). VcUum : one skin 10 X 8, two seals broken, Notes: the names of the witnesses are very indistinct. There is a Cliffe House at Sheffield Lane Top near Southey, in the parish of Ecclesfield. The word 95 Tuityoners ", meaning guardians of infant children,, is very unusual; see Notes and Queries, 13th January 1917. (Wheat) (1586) October 12th, in the 28th year of Elizabeth. View of frankpledge (Lat) with great court baron of Henry Cary knight of the most noble order of the garter, baron of Hunston, governor of Barwick (Berwick-onTweed) and lord warden of the eastern marches of England towards Scotland, lord chamberlain of the household to the Queen and one of the Queen's privy councillors, held at Conisboroughe on the above date. And first the jurors said that Godfrey Fowleiambe (Foljanibe) knight held of the same lord of that manor, as of the said manor by copy of court roll, to him his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor, one messuage then lately built and one oxgang, with the appurtenances, in Clifton within-the reeveship there; and died meanwhile seized, since (citra) the feast of all saints then last past; and that Godfrey Fouleiambe (sic) esquire was his son and next heir and was of full age; and he prayed to be admitted to the premises, to whom the said lord, by Robert Cloughe his steward there, granted seisin; to have and to hold the said messuage then lately built and the oxgang, with the appurtenances, to him his heirs and assigns for ever; according to the custom of the said manor, by,customary rent; and also all other services thenceforth first owing and of right accustomed; and he gave to the said lord for a fine x marks; as appeared in the margin thereof; and he did fealty and was admitted tenant. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31. N~ the words in the margin are not legible. Lord Hunston (Hunsdon) was first cousin to Queen Elizabeth, his mother being sister to Anne Boleyn. (Wightman) 96 118 (1587) April 20th, in the 29th year of Elizabeth. Surrender and Admittance (Lat), copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld. At a great court baron of the most noble George earl of Shrewsbury of his said manor, held there on the above date; to that court came William Parker, by james Carr and Robert Ferneley customary tenants of the lord, who surrendered into the hands of the lord one capital messuage called Launderhouse alias Whitley Hall, then late in the tenure or occupation of William Wheat, with the gardens orchards smelting-house (ustrina) dovecote and water corn mill (molendino aquatico granatico); and all other houses and buildings to the same messuage belonging; and one messuage in the occupation of William Doughty with one croft and two closes of arable land to the same belonging; and one tenement in the occupation of Richard Wood; and one tenement in the occupation of widow Greue; and one tenement in the occupation of William Beard; and one tenement in the occupation of Thomas Clarke; and one meadow called Ryver Croft lying near to the lands of the lord of the said manor; and one meadow called Emeyng; and one meadow called Olleryng; and one meadow called Ellottyng; and one close of pasture called Emefeild; and one close of pasture called Emecarr; and three closes called Berryfeildes; and one close called Latheyng; and one close called Barefeild; and one close called Becketfeild; also one parcel of wood lying in Grenowe, with all and singular its appurtenances, and all such premises, and no more, were contained in a certain copy then completed, to the said William, dated the 16th day of March in the aforesaid 29th year, to the behoof and use of the said William Parker and Margarete his wife, for and during the term of the natural lives of the said William and Margaret and the longer liver of them ; and after the death of them and the longer liver of them, to the behoof and use of the heirs male of the body of the said William, lawfully begotten; and in default to the behoof and use of the said William Parker and his right heirs for ever, according to the custom of the said manor ; to whom the lord by his steward gave seisin, in form aforesaid; according to the custom of the said manor; and having given to the lord a fine on entry of twelve shilling and two pence, was admitted tenant and did fealty to the lord. Extracted by . . West deputy steward. Vellum: one skin 16 X 61. Notes: for notes on Whitley Hall, see Eastwood's " Ecelesfield," page 421. The name of William Parker and the date 1584 is over a doorway in the east wing of the Hall. For a pedigree of the family, see Hunter's " Hallarnshire," 2nd edition, page 445 ; from which it appears that Margaret Parker was the third wife of William Parker of Whitley Hall; she was the daughter of . . . Palmer of Wincheap co Lincoln and widow of . . . . Hammerton of Horncastle co Lincoln, to which latter place William Parker and his wife would appear to have removed before the date of this surrender; as William Wheat was then living at Whitley Hall. (Wheat) 108 (1587) October 14th, in the 29th year of Elizabeth. Deed of covenant (Engl) between Thornas Bromehed of Nether Bradfeld in the county of York yeoman and Anne his wife of the one part; and Rycharde Bromehed of Thornesett in the same county yeoman of the other part; whereby the said Thomas Bromehed and Anne his wife for them and their heirs did covenant and grant, by those presents, to and with the said Rycharde Bromehed his heirs and assigns; that they the said Thomas and Anne and their heirs, or some or one of them, should and would within the space of one year, then next after they or any of them should be thereof lawfully seized and admitted tenant according to the custom of the manor of Sheffeld; make one good sufficient and lawful estate in the law by surrender in the court of Sheffeld or other wise; of in and upon all that their part or portion of one messuage or tenement, with the appurtenances, set lying and being in Thornesett above written, containing one equal fourth part of the said messuage or tenement; and also all other their, lands tenements meadows pastures rents reversions and hereditaments whatsoever, with all and singular their appurtenances, in Thornesett above said within the soc of Bradfeld, two acres thereof and also the one half of one close called Stubynge only excepted; to have and to hold the said fourth part of the said messuage or tenement and other the premises, with their appurtenances, " excepte before excepted % unto the only and proper use of the said Rycharde Bromehed his heirs and assigns for ever, according to the custom of the manor of Sheffeld. Witnesses: John Reyvell, Rowland Tompson, Nycholas Steyd, Edward Bower. Vellum., one skin 12 X 71, seal missing. (Wheat) 117 (1587) November 26th, in the 30th year of Elizabeth. Quitclaim (Lat) by Isabel Hawkesworthe of Doncaster in the county of York widow, late wife of Robert Hawkesworthe deceased, to Thomas Brornhade of Nether Bradfeld in the said county of York yoman; of all that her right title dower demand and claim, which she then had or ever had and in the future might have, of and in all that half of a messuage or tenement in Nether Bradfeld aforesaid; and also all arable land meadow and pasture to the same half messuage or tenement belon.ging or existing ; and which the said Thomas Brornhade then lately purchased of the said Robert Hawkesworth Wit nesses: William Thornton, Edmond Whitwell, Williarn Roo, John Hawksworth, Edward Hirste. Vellum: one skin 11 X 7, seal of red wax nor armorial. (Wheat) 98 348 (1587-8) February 15th, in the 30th year of Elizabeth. Deed of exchange (Engl), between John Senyar of Worrall in the county of York yoman, Thomas Taylor Margarete his wife, Elyzabeth Senyar and Jenet Senyar daughters and heirs of the said John Senyar of the one part and Water Hurte of Nether Colmes in the same county yoman of the other part; whereby, the said John Senyar, Thomas Taylor, Margarete his wife, Elyzabeth Senyar and Jenet Senyar gave granted and confirmed, unto the said Water Hurte; one half acre of arable land, called The Half Acre Over The Gate, set lying and being in the town fields of Worrall, between the lands of Robert Morehouse on the south and the lands of Xpofer Taylor on the north to hold . . . . . . the said half acre land (sic), with the appurtenances, unto the said Water Hurte his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chiel lord etc, by the rents and services thereof, due and of right accustomed, in exchange; and the said Water Hurte, in consideration of the said half acre of land gave granted and confirmed unto the said John Senyar, Thomas Taylor, Margarete his wife, Elyzabeth Senyar and Jenet Senyar, one half acre of arable land called The Spe lands, set lying and being in the said town fields of Worrall between the lands of the said John Senyar on the south and the lands of Thomas Tompson ? on the north; to have hold and enjoy the said half acre, with its appurtenances, unto the said John Senyar, Thomas Taylor etc their heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by rents and services thereof etc. in exchange for the said half acre; also it was covenanted and agreed by and between the said parties, that the said parties and . . . . . of them, should have and occupy all usual and accustomed ways, to carry and recarry to the said lands, according to the custom of the town fields of Worrall. Witnesses: John Morton, Robert Seneyre, Edward Bower. Vellum: one skin 11 X 31, seals missing. (Wheat) (1587-8) March 4th, in the 30th year of Elizabeth. &md (Lat and Engl) of Thornas Chapell of Over Colmes in the parish-of Bradfeld in the county of York yoman, in the sum of five pounds, to secure to Elizabeth Chapell of the same place his sister, that the said Thornas Chapell should when required by the said Elizabeth set forth and appoint sufficient ground in Over Colmes for her to build a house upon; and also to permit her quietly to occupy the same during her life, at a yearly rent of two pence. Witnesses: John Morwode, Robart Hurt, Rycharde Waterhouse, Wyllm Ibotson, Nycholas Hawkesworthe, Edward Bower. Vellum: one skin 11~ X 31 small seal, no impression. (Appleyard). 99 11 (1588) June 14th. Administration (Lat) granted at York, under the official seal of Richard Percye, to Thomas Bromehead of Bradfeld yoman; in the goods etc of Denis (Dionisii) Bromehead, late of the same place. Vellum: one skin 12 X 4, seal broken. (Wheat) 38 (1588) December 10th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Bond (Lat and Engi) from Gregory Reyvell late of Stanyngton within the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York yoman and Rowland Reyvell of the same place, son of the same Gregory, yoman to John Beyghton of Smalfeld in the same county glover and Laurence Beyghton of Haldeworthe in the same county glover, in the sum of jC40; to secure the performance of covenants by the said Gregory Reyvell, in'one indenture bearing date the 4th day of March, in the three and twentieth year of Elizabeth; whereby he had given and granted bargained and sold unto the said John. Beyghton and Laurence Beyghton their heirs and assigns, one entire moiety or half part of one close, contain ing by estimation 34 acres, of arable land meadow and pasture, lying together in "the townefeld of Stanyngton "; between the lands of Robert Waynwryght on both sides; and butting on " the commen waye called Byngley Lane " towards the south and upon cc the hyghewaye leadynge frome Stanyngton to Darwen " towards the north; and also divers other parcels of arable land meadow and pasture, with their appur tenances, in Stanyngton; as by the same indenture appeared. Witneues: Edwarde GreAves, Rychard Reyvell, Edward Bower. Vellum: one skin 121 X S; one seal missing; the other, of red wax, not armorial. Notes: Darwen is an old form of Derwent; the old high road from Stannington, on the north side of what was the Townfield, leads past Crawshaw Head, through Moscar to Derwent Hall. From the Bradfield parish registers, it appears that Gregory Revell was buried the 23rd March 1588-9. (Wheat) 1589 April 17th. Letters of administration (Lat) to all and singular the goods rights and assets of Agnes Amerie, late of Clifton in the diocese of York; granted to Leonard (?) Amerie of Clifton aforesaid and of Elizabeth Amerie of the same place; by Richard Percy doctor of laws, commissary of the exchequer of themost reverend father in Christ, John Archbishop of York, primate etc. Vellum : one skin 111 X 5 seal broken, shows part of the seal of the Archbishop. (Wightman) 100 25 1589 September 16th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Bargain and sale (Engl) made between Thomas Shewter of Wadsley in the county of York cutler of the one part and Robert Shewter of the same town cutler of the other part; witnesseth that the said Thomas Shewter, for and in consideration of the sum of three score and two pounds, the receipt acknowledged, did bargain sell give and grant unto the said Robert Shewter and to his heirs and assigns all that his messuage, with all its appurtenances, therein fully set forth situate in Wadsley aforesaid, then in the occupatian of the said Thomas and jennet his mother; also a cottage, a croft and a garden in Wadsley aforesaid, then in the occupation of Christopher Oxspringe and then late of Richard Jordan; together with certain closes, therein fully described, known by the names of Knowle Feild, ye North Feild and Littill Intacke, all situate- in Wadsley aforesaid; to hold the same messuage cottage land and hereditaments unto and to the use of the said Robert Shewter his heirs and assigns for ever. The covenant for title includes Alles then wife of the said Thomas Shewter. Viftnewes: Frarmcis Greaves, Henry Brownele, Thomas Parkin, Thomas Tayfler, John Creswicke, Alexander Shewter, Nicholas Wood. Vellum: one skin 22 X 19, seal of red wax, not armorial, appears to bear the letters W.S. 83 (1589) September 17th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Bargain and &am (Lat), dated at Wadsley, from Thornas Shewter of Wadsley in the county of York cutler, in consideration of sixty two pounds, to Aobert Shewter of the same town cutler his heirs and assigns for ever; of all that his messuage or tenement and all and singular the houses structures barns stables gardens and orchards, with all easernents benefits and advantages whatsoever, and the appurtenances to the same messuage or tenement belonging or appertaining; situate and lying in Wadsley aforesaid, at one time in the tenure or occupation of the said Thornas Shewter and jennet Shewter his mother and their assigns; and also one cottage, one croft and one garden to the same messuage belonging, situate and lying in Wadsley aforesaid, at one time in the tenure or occu pation of . . . . Oxspringe or his assigns and then lately in the tenure or occupation of Richard Jordan; and also one enclosure called Knowlefeld, containing by estimation four acres of land; one enclosure called Northfeld, containing by estimation three rods; and also one very small meadow called le Intake, containing by estimation one acre of land, situate and lying in Wadsley aforesaid; and also all trees woods and underwoods growing and being on and in the said premises or any 101 part thereof ; reserving both rents and annual profits by whatsoever demises or permissions made of the same or any part thereof ; to have and to hold the said messuages etc, with their appurtenances etc, to the said Robert Shewter his heirs and assigns for ever; to the sole behoof and use of him the said Robert his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord of that fee, for service etc ; under such forms and conditions as followed; to wit, that if he the said Thomas Shewter should pay or should have made payment; or his heirs or executors should pay or should have made payment to the said Robert Shewter or to his lawful attorney or to his heirs or executors, sixty two pounds etc, in the parish church of Eckfisfeld in the county aforesaid, on the day of the feast of Saint Michael the archangel (29th September), which would be in the year of the lord 1609, from thence that indenture and seisin should be determined ended and made void and of no effect; and that from thence it should be lawful for him the said Thornas Shewter and his heirs, in all the said messuages etc, to re-enter re-seisin and all to have again and re-take, as in his former estate; and the said Robert Shewter his heirs and assigns, from thence wholely to eject; and seisin would from thence be delivered, anything to the contrary notwithstanding; but if there was default in payment of the said sum of sixty two pounds, contrary to the form aforesaid, the said messuages etc were to be held and peacefully enjoyed for ever by the said Robert Shewter his heirs and assigns, without any impediment or objection. Witnesses: to the giving of possession and seisin, Frarmcis Greaues, Henry Browneley, Thomas Parkin, Thomas Tayller, John Creswicke, Alexander Shewter, Nicholas Wood. Vellum: one skin 12 X 12, seal of red wax, partly obscure, shows the letter S. Notes: this is a grant of a fee simple upon a condition, with livery of seisin; there is no mention of the payment of interest on the £62; the arrange. ment seems to have been that Robert Shewter should lend to Thomas Shewter £62, which was secured by a transfer and delivery of his, freehold property in Wadsley; and if the £62 was repaid, at the end of twenty years, Thomas was to have the property re-transferred to him or his heirs. Perhaps Thomas was in financial difficulties and his relative helped him; and gave him and his descendants twenty years in which to redeem his property. Thomas Shewter made his mark. (Wheat) 21 (1589) September 24th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Grant (Lat) from Thomas Shewter of Wadsley in the county of York cutler to Robert Shewter, that his close called and known by the name of Le Well Acre containing by estimation one acre; and Le Royd abutting on one close called Westfeild on the east and Le Hall Orchard on the south; and one other close called Westfeild containing by estimation one acre abutting on Le Laine on the east and Le Sowar Landes on the west; and one acre of meadow in Owlarton Inges abutting on a close called Shaw Crofte on the south and Le Carr Lande; on the north; and one Le Royd of 1 arable land situate in Westefeild between lands of Thomas Tayller on the east and Thomas Parkins on the west; and also one other close called or known by the name Farr Feilde situate between Le 102 Laine called Northfeild Laine on the north and a close called Knowlefeild on the south, to hold the same to the use of the said Robert Shewter his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord, by service etc ; videlicet ij s viij d per annum. Witnesses to the giving of possession: Franncis Greaves, Henry Brownell, Thomas Parkine, Thomas Tayller, John Creswicke, Alexsaunder Shewter, Nicholas Wood. Vellum one skin 12 X I01, part of a seal of red wax, obscure. (Wheat) 1589 October 4th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Settlement (Lat and Engl) whereby John Morton of Brighturn Lee in the county of York yomah, for divers good causes etc, gave granted enfeoffed and by that then present writing confirmed unto John Hoyland of Bentes in the said county yoman and Henry Roger of Bradfeld in the same county yoman; all that his messuage or tenement in Brighturn Lee aforesaid, with all houses and.buildings; and all and singular the lands tenements gardens backsides orchards meadows feedings pastures woods underwoods rents services reversions waters commons wastes; and all and singular other the hereditaments casements etc to the said messuage or tenement belonging or appertaining or to the same commonly used and enjoyed; situate lying and being in Brighturn Lee aforesaid otherwise Westmanhaigh and then or then lately in the tenure or occupation of him the said John Morton or of his assigns; to have and to hold the same to the said John Hoyland and Henry Roger their heirs and assigns for ever, to the behoof use and intention in a certain schedule to those presents annexed specified and declared; to hold of the chief lord etc for services etc. THE SCHEDULE ANNEXED. The intent meaning cause and consideration of that then present deed and schedule was, that the therein within named John Floyland and Henry Roger and their heirs should from thenceforth stand and be seised as feoffees in trust of and in the therein within named messuage etc; to the use of the said John Morton for life, without impeachment of any manner of waste; with remainder to the use of Phillipp Morton his eldest son and his heirs male; with remainder to the next heirs male of the said John Morton; with remainder to his right heirs for ever. Witnesms: to livery of seisin, Francis Hoyland, Robert Hoyland, Wli Lee. Vellum: two skins, the deed 131 X 6, the schedule 13 X 4; seals missing. (Appleyard) 103 20 1589 October 24th, in the 31st year of Elizabeth. Indenture of Bargain and sale (Engl) made between Roberte Shewter of Wadisley in the county of York cutler of the one part and Roberte Parken of the same place cutler of the other part; whereby, the said Robert Shewter, for and in consideration of twenty and one pounds etc, gave granted bargained and sold unto the said Robert Parken his heirs and assigns for ever, one close comonlye called by the name of the Westefeld conteyninge by estymation one acre buttinge of Bendelane of the easte and of the Sowarlandes of the weste, one acre of meadowe lyinge in Owlerton Inges buttinge of the Shawe Crofte of the south and of the Carr landes of the north parte; and also one Royde of arrable lande lyinge & beinge in one felde called by the name of the Westefeld betwene the landes of Thomas Taylyer of Wadisley aforsaid of the easte and the landes of Thomas Parken of the weste " all which premises were situate in Wadisley aforesaid and were then in the occupation of the said Roberte Shewter or of his assigns; to hold to and to the use of the said Roberte Parken his heirs and assigns for ever. The covenants for title include the said Roberte Shewter, Dyones then his wife and johan Shewter his mother. Witnesses: John Creswycke, Edwarde Greaves, Nicholas Parkyn the yonger, John Bate, Thomas Creswyck. Vellum: one skin 18 X 11, seal of red wax, not armorial. (Wheat) 147 (1590) in fifteen days of Easter (19th April), in the 32nd year of Elizabeth. Final concord two parts (Lat) between Robert Shewter plaintiff and Thomas Shewter and Alice his wife defendants, concerning one messuage, two cottages, one barn, three gardens, one orchard, twelve acres of land, four acres of meadow, three acres of pasture, two acres of wood and common of pasture for all cattle, with the appurtenances, in Waddislay and Worrall. The price was £40. Vellum: one skin each, 16 X 41. (Wheat) 599 1590 May 14th, in the 32nd year of Elizabeth. -Inquisition (Lat) held at Barnsley in the county of York, before Edward Frothingham esquire escheator in the county aforesaid, by virtue of his office, for enquiring after the death of Richard Mycklethwate, then late of Ingberchworthe in the said county deceased; on the oath of William Helaye, John Haldanbye, John Greaves, Edward Jenkinson, Pathrick 104 Wilkinson gentleman, Robert Cusfurth ? John Rishworthe, Humfrey Christofer Sworde, John Walton, Nicholas Wood, William Hobson, James Lyversage and Francis Skerowe junior; who said on oath, that the said Richard Mycklethwate, the day before his death,' was seised in his demesne as of fee, of and in one messuage or tenement in Ingberchworthe, with the appurtenances to the said messuage or tenement belonging, lying and being within the town and territories of Ingberchworthe and Thurlstone ; to wit, fourteen acres of meadow, a hundred acres of arable land, forty acres of pasture and a certain enclosure called Arken Croftes, containing by estimation . . . . acres; a hundred acres of moor and common, with the appurtenances, in Ingberchworth aforesaid; and of sixteen acres of meadow and pasture, with the appurtenances, in Thurlstone aforesaid; and of one messuage or tenement, with the appurtenances, in Cawthorne; to wit, six acres of meadow, four acres of arable land, six acres of pasture and common of pasture to the same belonging; and from thence being seised, by his charter and writin or indenture, ~ the fifth day of July, in the 18th year of Elizabeth, which gave granted enfeoged and confirmed to Peter Hauxworthe of Whetleybill and Thomas Slack of Wospurghdale and their heirs for ever, all and singular his messuages lands and tenements, with the appurtenances, in Ingbirchworth and Thurlstone aforesaid. except certain parcels of land meadow and pasture called Arken Croftes; to have and to hold all the said premises, with the appurtenances, in Ingbirchworth and Thurlstone aforesaid, except as before excepted, to the said Peter Hauxworthe and Thomas Slack and their heirs for ever; to the use of him the said Richard Micklethwate (sic) senior and his assigns during the term of his natural life, without impeachment of waste ; and after the death of him the said Richard senior, to the use and behoof of the said Ricbard junior and the heirs of the body of him the said Richard junior and Matilda his wife, lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue, to the right heirs of him the said Richard junior for ever; as by the said charter more fully appeared; and they said further, on oath, that the said Richard Mycklethwate, by his charter and writing indented, dated the 19th day of June in the 18th year of Elizabeth, gave granted and confirmed to the said Richard Mycklethwate his son and heir and Matilda Hauxworthe, one of the daughters of Richard Hauxworthe of Brodoke, all that his enclosure of land meadow and pasture, called or known by the name of Arken Croft or Arken Croftes, with the appurtenances, in Ingbirchworth; to have andto hold all and -singular the said enclosure, with the appurtenanc^ to the said Richard Mycklethwate and Matilda Hauxworthe during the term of the natural lives of the said Richard and Matilda and of the longer liver of them; and after their decease, then to their heirs lawfully of their bodies begotten; and for default of issue, to the right heirs of the said Richard for ever; as by the charter etc; and lastly the said jurors said on oath, that the said messuage or tenement and all the said premises, with the appurtenances, in Ingbirchworth aforesaid were held of the chief lord of the fee there, in free and common socage, by fealty; and valued per annum in all outgoings beyond repairs, twenty shillings; and that all the said premises, with their appurtenances, in Thurlstone aforesaid were held of Edward Savile esquire, as of his manor of Thurlstone, 105 in free and common socage; by fealty, at a rent of two pence; and valued per annum in all outgoings beyond repairs, xiijs iiijd; and that the said messuage or tenement and all the said premises, with the appurtenances, in Cawthorn aforesaid, were held of Maria, then wife of Thomas Mounteney and then formerly wife of Thomas Waleton of Walton deceased, as of the manor of Cawthorn, in free and common socage; by fealty and rent unknown; and valued per annum in all outgoing beyond repairs, vi s vij; and that the said Richard Micklethwate died xo day of August then last past (1589) and the said Richard Micklethwate was his son and next heir and was aged at the time of the death of the said Richard his father thirty years; and that the said Richard Micklethwate senior, on the day on which he died, neither had nor held any other or more land etc. Vellum: one skin 11 X 13, seal missing. (Wheat) 357 (1591) April 17th, in the 33rd year of Elizabeth. Admittance (Lat) at a great court of the most noble Elizabethe countess of Shrewsbury; for her manor of Bolsterstone, then lately parcel of the estate of the then recently dissolved house or priory of Saint John of Jerusalem in England, held at Bolsterstone on the above date; before John Bamforth gentleman steward there; at that court it was found by the homage, that Thomas Worall, holding in right of his wife, of that manor died after the then last court; and that he was seised, on the day on which he died, according to the custom of the said manor, of and in one messuage and one croft, lying and being in Ughill, within the manor aforesaid; and that the said premises were held of the lord of that manor, by rent of one penny a year, at the terms usual there; and by other services and customs theretofore owing and of right accustomed; and that Henry Worall was his eldest son and next heir; who, present in that court, prayed to be admitted tenant; to whom - The lord by his steward thereupon granted seisin by the rod; to have and to hold to the same Henry Worrall his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor, by rent service and custom theretofore owing and of right accustomed and he gave to the lord for a fine on his entry in the name of relief vi d; and did fealty and was thereupon admitted tenant. Enrolled and collated with the court roll by John Bamforthe, the steward there. Vellum: one skin 91 X 61. Notes: Hunter quotes Mr. Wilson, as saying; that, 106 besides the ordinary courts of the manor of Bolsterstone, a separate court was held at a place called Townend, for lands in this lordship or in other parts of Bradfield, called Lands of St John of Jerusalem. The houses, he says, of the people who held those lands were formerly distinguished by an iron cross, fixed on some conspicuous part of the house. There were about twelve of these houses in 1741 ; see ', Hallamshire " 2nd edition, page 478. One such house was apparently at Ughill, some miles distant from Bolsterstone. Endorsed is the following memorandum; in, probably, the same handwriting; " Visus et inrotulat xxv" Octobris anno Rni Eliz xliii' (1602) virtute comission per me R' Esnus ". (Wheat) (1591) November 8th, in the 33rd year of Elizabeth. Bargain and sale (Lat) from John Mountford of Tickhill in the county of York junior yoman to Thomas Woodrove of Tickbill aforesaid gentleman; of all that half acre of land, with the appurtenances, in Tickhill aforesaid; situate lying and being in a certain place there called Tilicker Steele, between land of John Stokes on the west and land of Nicholas Saunderson esquire on the east; and abutting on the King's road towards the south and on the Mill Lene towards the north; to have and to hold the said land, with the appurtenances, to the said Thomas his heirs and assigns; to the only and proper use and behoof of him the said Thornas his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Vellum: one skin 10 X 41, large seal of red wax, obscure. (Wightman.) 126 (1591) November 10th, in the 33rd year of Elizabeth. Deed of partition (Engl) between Rychard Reyvell of Walkeley in the county of York glover of the one part and Laurence Beyghton of Haldworthe and John Beyghton of Smalfeld in the same county glovers of the other part; after reciting that the said parties, before the date and making thereof, did hold and occupy certain lands tenements and hereditaments, with their appurtenances, set lying and being in Stanyngton -in the said county of York jointly together and " in meane " ; it was witnessed, that the said parties had then made division and by those presents did make division, of all the said lands tenements and hereditaments in manner and form following; first the said Rychard Reyvell for-him and his heirs did covenant and grant by those presents to and with the said Laurence Beyghton and John Beyghton and their heirs, that the said Laurence and John and their heirs should have bold and occupy and " quyetlye enjoye ", for their part and portion of the premises, the moiety or one half of one close in the Townfeld of Stanyngton ; " that ys to wyt, the est syde " of the same close as it was then divided, containing by estimation seventeen acres of arable land meadow and pasture; and a parcel of one close called Raphe Tofte that is . . . . . ; and part of the same close, with a " mese steyd " in the same, as it was then divided; and lying abo~re the wall beneath the way in the same close; and one close called the Tofte at FlaxIane, 107 lying between the lands of George Greaves on the cast and FlaxIane on the west; and butting on the wood called Revelynge on the south and on Byngley Lane on the north; and one parcel of land contain ing one acre lying in Byredole, in a place called the Nether Storthe, between the lands of George Greaves on the east and the lands of Rychard Reyvell on the west; and butting on Revelynge on the south and on Byngley Lane on the north; and also one parcel of land containing half an acre, lying in a place called the Over Storthe between the lands of Fraunrices Creswyke on the east and the lands of Robert Waynwryght on the west; and butting on the wood called Revelynge against the south and Byrigley Lane on the north; with all and singular their appurtenances, without any manner vexation let trouble or impede ment of the said Rychard Reyvell and his heirs or any other in their name procure ment meanes or assent and in like manner the said Laurence Beyghton and John Beyghton, for them and their heirs, did covenant and grant by those presents to and with the said Rychard Reyvell and his heirs, that the said Rychard Reyvell and his heirs should have hold occupy and " quyetlye enjoye " for his part and portion of the said lands and hereditaments, with their appurtenances, the south end and part of one close, commonly called and known by the name of Raphe Tofte, containing by estima tion four acres and a half as it was then divided, lying and being in Stanyngton above said; and butting on the wood called Revelynge on the south and on the lands of the said Laurence Beyghton and John Beyghton on the north; and also the moiety or one half of certain lands grounds arable and pasture, with the appurtenances, containing by estimation seventeen acres; lying together in the Townefeld of Stanyngton above said ; ', that ys to wyt % the west side and part of the same lands and grounds, as it was then divided " meared and inclosed " ; and then in the tenure or occupation of Ellen Greaves widow and James Greaves her son. or the one of them, with all and singular their appurtenances, without any manner vexation let trouble or impediment of the said Laurence Beyghton and John Beyghton and their heirs or any other in their name procurement means or assent; also it was further covenanted and agreed by and between the said parties; and either of the said parties did covenant and grant, the one to and with the other by those presents, that "one suiTycyent feld wall" should be made, equaily between them " on hothe theyr charges % for the separating of the said lands and grounds in the said Townefeld of Stanyngton ; and so continually thereafter to uphold the same wall. Witnesses: Anthonye Worall, Robert Shawe, Xpofer Hale, Edward Bowre ? Vellum: one skin 10 X 81, small seal bears a star or cross. Notes: a memorandum is endorsed to say, that after the wall was first made " of bothe theyr charges " it was thereafter to be upheld by Rychard Reyvell and his heirs for ever. (Wheat) 108 1591(2) March 16th, in the 34tb year of Elizabeth. Feoffment (Lat) from Philip Morton of Sheffeild in the county of York yeoman to John Morton of Brightum Lee in county aforesaid yeoman, of all that his messuage or tenement in Brightum Lee aforesaid, with all outhouses and buildings and all and singular the lands tenements gardens backsides orchards meadows feedings pastures woods underwoods rents services reversions waters commons wastes and all and singular other the hereditaments etc whatsoever, to the said messuage belonging etc; situate in Brighturn Lee aforesaid otherwise WestmanhaIghe and then or then lately in the tenure or occupation of the said John Morton or his assigns. Witnesses: William Marcrofte, John Morton of Moyrmyclife, Francis Hoylande. Vellum: one skin 13 X 11, seal obscure. (Appleyard) 1592 November 2nd, in the 34th year of Elizabeth. Settkm~ (Lat) whereby John Morton of Brighturn Lee in the county of York yoman, for divers good causes etc, gave granted enfeoffed a] iened and confirmed unto John Floyland of Bentes in the said county yoman; all that messuage or tenement in Brightumlee, with the lands etc (by the same discription as in the Settlement of the 4th October 1589, ante) then in his tenure; to have and to hold unto the said John Hoyland his heirs and assigns for ever; to the use of the said John for life, without impeachment of waste; with remainder to John Morton, one of his sons, and the heirs male of his body; with remainder to Francis Morton, another of his sons, and the heirs male of his body; with remainder to Edward Morton, another of his sons; with remainder to the right heirs of the said John Morton his son for ever; to hold of the chief lord etc, for services etc. Provided always that if the said John Morton the settlor should pay or offer to the said John Floyland or his heirs four pence, in' the mansion house of him the said John Morton at Brightum Lee aforesaid or elsewhere, for the said messuage and other the premises; that then and from thence (deinceps) that present charter and all and singular in the same contained, should be null and void and of'no eftct in law; and that then and from thence the said John Morton and his heirs should be at liberty to re-enter upon the same premises and retain and repossess the same etc. Vellum: one skin 14 X 81, seal missing. Notes: this appears to be a settlement of the same messuage and lands as are comprised in the settlement of the 4th October 1589 above abstracted; which must have been revoked in the meantime. (Appleyard) 109 lit (1593 April) in fifteen days of Easter, in the 35th year of Elizabeth. Final concord (Lat) between Henry Wood plaintiff and Richard Wortley esquire and Elizabeth his wife defendants, concerning fifty acres of pasture, fourteen acres of wood, common of turbary and common of pasture for all cattle, with the appurtenances, in Hoylandswayne. Vellum: one skin 101 X 9. Notes: this is a copy, examined by Thomas Barnsley and Thomas Lawson, of the exemplification, under the seal of the court, by Edward Anderson a justice of the Court of Bank at Westminster, April 17th in the 36th year of Elizabeth. Endorsed is the following: " The orriginall fine under scale whereof this is a true coppy remaines in my custody which I doe promise to shewe when there shall bee occasion, if itt bee required. John Preist." (Wheat) 223 1593 May (31st) last day, inthe 35th year of Elizabeth. Grant (Lat) from Thomas Dawson of Bentyhaugh in the parish of Braffield in the county of York yeoman to William. Foxe of Fulwood and John Hoyland of Bents in the said county yeomen and their heirs for ever; of all that his land, with the appurtenances, which were then formerly of William Cestertone, lying and being in WestmundhaIgh in the aforesaid parish of Bradfeld; at one time in the tenure or occupation of him the said Thomas or his assigns; to wit, it lay in breadth and length, together with four acres of land lying in WestmondhaIgh (sic) aforesaid, next to the said land. on both sides; to hold the said land and four acres of land, with the appurtenances, unto the said William Fox and John Hoyland and their heirs for ever; to the behoof and use of him the said Thornas Dawson for the term of his natural life and after his decease, then to the behoof and use of the right heirs of John Dawson his late son and heir for ever; of the chief lord etc, for services etc. Vellum : one skin 9 X 7. Notes: this is a copy made by Fras West and no witnesses are mentioned; there is no seal, but the original was indented. (Wheat) 22 (1593) September 15th, in the 35th year of Elizabeth. Settlement (Engi) made between William Doughtiman of Thurgyland in the county of York yoman of the one part and Robart Wilkinson of Woodsettes in the said county yoman of the other part; 110 whereby, it was witnessed that the said William Doughtiman for and in consideration of the sum of thirteen pounds six shillings and eightpence, paid by the said Robart Wilkinson and the receipt acknowledged; and for and in consideration of the natural love and affection the said William Doughtiman bore unto Isabell his daughter, then wife of the said Robart Wilkinson, did for himself his heirs executors and administrators and every of them covenant and grant promise and agree to and with the said Robart Wilkinson his heirs executors and administrators and every of them, that he the said William Doughtimau or his heirs, before the feast of Saint Michael the archangel then next ensuing the date thereof ; should and would according to the custom of the manor of Sheffield (sic) in the said county, well and sufficiently surrender into the hands of the lord of the said manor, one messuage and four acres of land Hastler lying over against Woodsettes under Grenowe, within the soke of Ecclesfield (sic); and one toft and four acres of land in Woodsettes aforesaid; and one other messuage and two acres of land, then or then late in the tenure or occupation of the said Robart Wilkinson or of his assigns; to the use of the said Robart Wilkinson and his heirs for ever, according to the custom of the said manor of Sheffield. Covenant for further assurance by the said William Doughtiman and his heirs to the said Robart Wilkinson and his heirs and assigns for ever; or to such other personor persons as the said Robart and his heirs should thereunto name and appoint. Covenant by the said Robart Wilkinson for himself his heirs executors and administrators to and with the said William Doughtiman his heirs executors and assigns; that after the said surrender, so to the use aforesaid, made and a recovery of the premises sued in the Court of Sheffield aforesaid ; that the said Robart or his heirs, according to the custom of the said manor of Sheffield, should sufficiently surrender into the lord's hands, the said tenement and premises; to the use of the said Robart Wilkinson and Isabell his said wife for the term of their two lives and the longer liver of them; with remainder to the use of Thomas Wilkinson son of the said Robart and Isabell and the heirs of the body of the said Thomas lawfully begotten etc; and in default to the use of the heirs of the bodies of the said Robart and, Isabell; and in default to the use of the right heirs of the said Robart for ever. Witne~: none. Vellum: one skin 13 X 81, seal missing. (Wheat) 111 125 (1594) July 26th, in the 36th year of Elizabeth. Bargain and sale (Lat), whereby Williarn Doughtiman senior of Thurgoland in the county of York yeoman, for and in consideration of thirteen pounds six shillings and eight pence, gave granted aliened bargained and sold to Robert Wilkinson of Woodsettes in the parish of Ecclesfeld in the said county yeoman and his heirs; two closes of arable land or pasture, with the appurtenances, containing by estimation six acres and a half of land more or less; lying and being in Woodsettes within the " soc " of Ecclesfeld aforesaid, between lands of Williarn Parker east and west, and a certain narrow lane called Ellett Lane north; and abutting on le Spring called Parkine Well south; and together called Parkin Feildes, and at one time in the tenure or occupation of Williarn Wilkinson, father of the same Robert or of his assigns; to have and to hold the said two closes, with the appurtenance; and all and singular the premises above granted, to the said Robert Wilkinson his heirs and assigns, to the sole proper behoof and use of the same Robert and his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for services. Witnesses: Rafe Richardson, Hugh Hide, Robt B Vellum: one skin 11 X 7, seal missing. (Wheat) 1594 July 28th, in the 36th year of Elizabeth. Feoffnient (Lat) from John Morton of Brighturn Lee in the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York yornan to Robert Ibbotson of Little Dalton in the county of York husbandman and Robert Shawe of Birtonhouse in the parish of Bradfeld in the said county yoman ; of all that his messuage or tenement in Brighturn Lee aforesaid; with all outhouses and buildings built thereon; and also all and singular the lands tenements gardens barns orchards meadows feedings pastures woods underwoods rents services reversions waters commons wastes: and all and singular other the hereditaments easements benefits and emoluments etc, situate lying and being in Brighturn Lee aforesaid; then or then lately in the tenure or occupation of him the said John Morton or his assigns; to hold the same, with the appurtenances, unto and to the use of the said Robert Ibbotson and Robert Shawe their heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc. Witnesses: Nycholas Morton, Richard Morton, William lbotson, John Morton. Vellum: one skin 10~ X 7, seal broken bears some letters. (Appleyard) 112 1594 August 6th, in the 36th year of Elizabeth. Feoffment (Lat) from Robert Ibotson of Litle Dalton in the county of York husbandman and Robert Shawe of Byrton Howse in the parish of Bradfeld in the county of York aforesaid yoman to John Morton of Bryghtum Lee in the said county yeoman; of all that messuage or tenement in Bryghturn Lee aforesaid (as described in the above abstracted feoffinent of the 28th July 1594); to hold the same unto and to the use of the said John Morton his heirs and assigns for ever. Witnesses: the same as to the earlier feoffment, with the addition of Francys Morton. Vellum: one skin 91 X 61; two seals, one bears the letters RM, probably the same as the seal to the earlier feoiTment, and the other a stag, not armorial. Notes: there is nothing to explain why the property should he reconveyed within a week. (Appleyard) 1594 September 20th, in the 36th year of Elizabeth. Settlement (Engl) whereby John Morton of Brightum Lee within the parish of Bradfeld in the county of 'York yoman, in consideration of a jointure to be made unto Margaret then his wife, granted to Nycholas Morton of the Spowthouse in the said county yoman and John Morton of Moodiclyf in the county aforesaid yoman, all that messuage or tenement in Brightum Lee (as described in the two above abstracted feolfments of the 28th July and the 6th August respectively 1594); to hold the same unto the said Nycholas Morton and John Morton of Moodyclyff (sic) their heirs and assigns for ever; to the use of the said John Morton of Brighturn Lee and his assigns for life ; with remainder to the use of the said Margaret his wife, until their youngest child should be of the age of sixteen years; to the intent that the said Margaret should maintain and bring up such children: provided always that if the said Margaret before the youngest child should be sixteen years of age should either marry or die, then the said feoffees should stand and be seised; to the use of the said children, to the intent that with the issues and profits the said children should be sufficiently maintained and kept until the youngest child should be of the age of sixteen years; and afterwards to the use of John Morton son of the said John Morton of Brightum Lee and his heirs for ever. Vellum : one skin 15 X 71, seal missing. Notes : from the Bradfield parish register it appears that John Morton married Margret Ibotson on the lst December 1579. (Appleyard) 113 43 1596(4) January 17th, in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Frauncis Creswick of Stannington in the county of York yoman, in the sum of £10, to secure to Lawrence Beighton of Dongworth in the said county and John Beighton of Smalfeld in the said county yomen, the enjoyment of a certain road or parcel of land granted by an indenture which is recited; in the condition of the bond is a recital as follows; namely, whereas the above bounded Frauncis Creswyck hath-given gran 1 nted and confirmed unto the above named Lawrence Beighton and John Beighton their heirs and assigns for ever, one rod of land lying and being within one close called Brakenstorth, between the lands of George Greaves on the east part and the lands of the said Lawrence and John Beighton on the west part; butting upon one way ralled Bingley Lane towards the north and Revelinge Wood towards the south; in exchange and full recompense for two parcels of land lying within the parish of Bradfeld, whereof one of the parcels of land contained one rood of land and the other contained 157 feet in length and 137 feet in breadth, as it lay within the Feld of Stannington aforesaid, as by one deed indented, bearing date the day and year of the bond now abstracted, made between them, most at large it did and might appear. Witnesses: Robert Shawe of the Hill, Edward Greaves, John Waynewright, William Alexander, Thomas Creswyk, George Greaves. Vellum: one skin 11 X 11, seal missing. Notes: the indenture of even date above referred to was not with. the title deeds. (Wheat) 23 1596(4) February 17th, in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Gr~t (Engl) made between Thomas Shooter of Darton in-the county of York cutler of the one part and Roberte Shooter of Waddisley in the said county cutler of the other part; whereby it was witnessed, that the said Thomas Shooter did grant unto the said Robert and his heirs, one messuage or tenement, with the appurtenances, set lying and being in Waddisley aforesaid and then in the tenure or occupation of him the said Thomas and Jennet Shooter his mother or of his or her assigns; and all and singular the houses buildings barnes stables orchards gardens curtilages and hereditaments etc thereto belonging; and a little cottage, croft and garden in Waddisley aforesaid then in the occupation of one . . . Oxspringe widow or of her assigns and sometime in the tenure of one Richard Jordan; and also certain closes called Knowlefeild, Northfeild and Lyde Intack, therein more fully described. Witnesses: George Turnor, Phill Gill, Ja Cr6swicke. Vellum: one skin 16t X 12, seal of red wax obscure. Notes: there is a house called Shooters Grove on the bill side to the north of Wood Lane Stanington overlooking Wadsley, which probably took its name from the family of Shooter. (Wheat) 114 17 (1596-7) February 18th, in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Quitclaim (Lat) from Thomas Shooter of Darton in the county of York cutler to Robert Shooter of Waddisley in the county aforesaid cutler, of all his right title claim etc, of and in one messuage or tenement, one cottage, one croft, one close called Knowlefeild, one other close called Northfeild and one parcel of land called Litle Intacke, lying and being in Waddisley aforesaid; and also of and in all and singular the houses buildings orchards gardens tofts crofts and hereditaments to the same messuage and cottage or either of them belonging or appertaining; with all and singular their appurtenances. Witnesses: Wm Lee, Jas Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 61 X 4j, seal of red wax obscure. Notes: the deed is in the handwriting of James Creswicke parish clerk of Sheffield, one of the witnesses. (Wheat) 82 1596(4) February 18th, in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Deed of confirmation (Lat) by Thomas Shooter of Darton in the county of York cutler, for divers good causes and considerations him to it specially moving, to Robert Shooter of Waddisley in the county aforesaid cutler and his heirs; of and in one messuage or tenement one cottage one croft one close of land and pasture called Knowlefeild, containing by estimation four acres of land; one other close called Northfeild, containing by estimation three rods of land; and one parcel of land called Little Intake, containing by estimation one acre of land, lying and being in Waddisley aforesaid; and also of and in all and singu lar the houses buildings orchards gardens tofts crofts and hereditaments to the same messuage or tenement and cottage or any of them belonging or appertaining, with all and singular their appurtenances ; which the same Robert Shooter lately had to him and his heirs from the gift and grant of the said Thomas; to have and to hold the same etc, with all and singular their appurtenances, to the said Robert Shooter his heirs and assigns for ever; to the sole and proper behoof and use of the same Robert his heirs and assigns for ever, without any condition or limitation; to hold of the chief lord etc, by service etc. Witnesses: Wm Lee, George Turner, Phillip Gill, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 10 X 51, seal missing. Notes: Thomas Shooter made his mark. (Wheat) (1597) Easter Term (March), in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Final concord (Lat) between John Morton plaintiff and William Sampson and Elizabeth his wife defenants, concerning one messuage one garden twenty four acres of land six acres of meadow two acres of pasturff and one acre of wood, with the appurtenances, in Brighturn Lee. Vellum: one skin 141 X 9. (Appleyard) 385 (1597) September 17th, in the 39th year of Elizabeth. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from John Creswicke of Burrowlee in the county of York yeoman, in considera tion of a certain marriage to he had and solemnized between Thomas Creswicke his 115 son-and heir apparent and Dorothy Revell widow, then late wife of Richard Revel], then late of Walkeley in the county aforesaid desceased, to George Ellis of Grayes Inne in the county of Middlesex gentleman; of all and singular his messuages cottages buildings structures orchards gardens lands tenements meadows feedings pastures woods under-woods wastes moors commons rents reversions remainders and all and singular other his hereditaments, with all and singular their appurtenances whatsoever, situate lying and being in the town-fields territories boundaries or hamlets of Waddesley, Ollertoune and Sheffeld in the said county of York; and then or then late in the tenure or occupation of him the said John Creswicke his larmers (firmariorum) or assigns; to hold the same unto the said George Ellis and his heirs, to the use of him the said John Creswicke for life; and after his decease, as to one moiety or half of all the said lands etc in Waddesley and Ollertoune, to the use of the said Thomas Creswicke and Dorothy Revell and the heirs of the said Thomas Creswicke for ever ; and as to the other moiety or half of the same lands etc, to the use of the said Thomas Creswicke and his heirs for ever; and as to all and singular the lands etc in Sheffeld, to the use of the said Thomas Creswicke and Dorothy Revell, for the term of the life of the said John Creswicke; and after his dece~,, then to the use of such person or persons as the said John Creswicke by his last - wiJI ~d give the same; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Witnesses: Thomas Webster thelder, Thomas Webster, Robarte Parkin, Anthony Worald. Vellum: one skin 15 X 61 seal of red wax bears the letters Il.,G. (Wheat) 19 1599- October 7th, in the 41st year of Elizabeth. Quitclaim (Lat) from John Shooter son of Thomas Shooter late of Darton in the county of York cutler to Robert Shooter of Waddisley in the parish of Ecclesfeld in the said county cutler, of all right title claim etc, of and in one messuage or tenement, one cottage, one croft, one close of land etc in Waddisley aforesaid (being the hereditaments and premises described in the quitclaim of the 18th February 1596-7 above abstracted). Witnesses: Wm Lee, Robert Shawe, Roger Robinet, Francis Mathyman, John Parker, ja Creswicke. Vellum one skin 10 X 6~, seal missing. (Wheat) 116 195 16W May Ist, in the 42nd year of Elizabeth. Lease (Engl) from Richard Willistome of Wentworth in the county of York yoman to Geffrey Woollen of Rotherham in the said county yoman and Franncis (sic) then his wife; of all that his messuage or tenement, with the appurtenances, called The George in Rotherham aforesaid; then in the occupation of the said Geffrey or of his assigns, with a garden thereto belonging, and all houses edifices buildings shops taverns and commons there unto belonging (all the ground in the fold and without the fold with the backside to the water, excepted); and also the medyn stede and garden; and one close called Hylly Closse, lying on the west side of the River Donn in the lordship of Kymber worthe and parish of Rotherharn aforesaid; then in the occupation of the said Geffrey or of his assigns, unto the said Geffrey Woollen and Franncis his wife and the longer liver of them and either of them and their assigns; from the day of the date thereof, unto the end and term of three score years, from thence next ensuing, fully to be completed, if they the said Geffrey and Frarmcis his wife or either of thern should so long live and not otherwise; at the yearly rent of six and forty shillings and eight pence, at the feasts of Pentecost and Saint Martin the bithop by even portions. Witnesses: Rauf Woollen, . . . . Malynson, Tho Woodhouse, Tho Airst, Raphe . . . . Vellum: one skin 23 X 101, seal missing. (Wheat) 203 1600 July 29th, in the 42nd year of Elizabeth. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Nicholas Hurt of Savill Hall in the parish of Silkestone in the county of York yeoman, in the sum of seventy pounds, to secure to George Hoyland of Wath upon Dearne in the said county yeoman the performance of covenants contained in ', one paire of Indentures " made between them, of even date. Witnesses: Roger Hobson, Robert Hobsonne (sic), William Shawe, Laur Hickes. Vellum: one skin 12 X 31; seal, badly broken, shows the hind quarters of an animal with tail erect, possibly a lion passa~nt or rampant. Notes: the bond is signed by Nicholas Hurt. Savile Hall was in the township of Dodworth near Barnsley. Early in the 14th century, it belonged to a family of the name of Savile; from whom it passed by deed to. Sir Thomas de Mounteney in 4 Edward II. Savile Hall continued in the Mounteney family till 16 Elizabeth (1573), when it was sold for £240 to Thomas Headiley; see 'South Yorkshire " vol 2, p 260. Sir George Sitwell has very kindly supplied me with further information, from which the following genealogy is deduced. (Wheat) 117 205 1600 September 14th, in the 42nd year of Elizabeth. Acquitance (Engl), whereby Thomas Eedson of Barleybroughe in the county of Derby yeoman, after reciting that Nicholas Parkin of Ollert-on in the county of York cutler did by his indenture bearing date before the date of that acquitance, covenant with the said Thomas Eedson, amongst other things, in consideration of a marriage then intended to be solemnized between him the said Thornas and Margarett, then his wife, one of the daughters of the said Nicholas, which marriage had since then been consummated to pay unto the said Thomas, as the portion of the said Margarett, the sum of forty pounds at the time and in manner therein mentioned, did thereby acknowledge the receipt of the said forty pounds; and acquitted and discharged the said Nicholas Parkin bis executors and administrators from the said covenants. Witnesses: Wrn Lee, Edwward . . . . . .. Richard Chapman, Lawrence Pearson, ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 111 X 4t, seal of red wax bears a stag, not armorial. (Wheat) (1600) October 23rd, in the 42nd year of Elizabeth. Settlement (Engl) tripartite, made between John Morton of Brightum, Lee within the Chappellrye of Bradfeild in the county of York yoman of the one part and Nicholas Morton of Spowthowse in the same county yoman and John Morton of Moyidicliffe in the same county yoman of the other part; whereby the said John MoMin of- Brightumlee, for and in consideration of a jointure to be made unto Margaret then his wife and for " the better sustentacion and educacion of his youngest children % gave granted infeoffed and confirmed unto the said Nicholas and John (of Moyldicliffe), all that messuage or tenement (by the same description as that used in the above abstracted Settlements of 28th July 1594, 6th August 1594 and 20th September 1594) ; to hold the same, with the appurtenances, unto the said Nicholas and John and their heirs for ever; to the use of the said John Morton of Brightumlee aforesaid and his assigns for life, without impeachment of waste; with remainder to the said Margaret for and until the youngest child of her body, by him the said John, should be of the age of sixteen years (if the said Margaret should so long live and remain unmarried) to the intent that the said Margaret should maintain and bring up all children until the youngest should attain the age of sixteen years; with remainder to the use of John Morton their eldest son and the heirs of his body; with remainder to the use of Francis their second son and' the heirs of his body; with remainder to the use of Edward their third son etc. 118 Witnesses: Francys Morton, Edward Tompson, William Ibotson, William Morton, John Morton. Vellum: one skin each 174 X 10, one seal bears a stag, not armorial. Notes: see the earlier settlements of the same property above abstracted. (Appleyard). 344 (Probably 1601) June 13th, in the (43rd) year of Elizabeth. - Inquisition (Lat) taken at Rotherharn in the county of York, on the above date before John Alred eschaetor for the Laid county, on the death of Thomas Da*-.on of Bentyhaugh in the said county yeoman deceased; by the oath of Thomas Ba~ gwdeman Thomas Nell, Henry Bright, Henry Shircliff, John Holland, Richard Senyor, John Revell, Richard Hogley, Richard Revell, Thomas Dent, John Marriott, Thomas Hanson and Richard Dale, who say etc ; that the said Thornas Dawson deceased, before his death; to wit, on the last day of May 35 Elizabeth (1593), was seised in his demense as of fee, of and in four acres of land, with the appurtenances, in Westmondhalgbe in the county afore said; and further they say that the same Thomas, so being seised, by his charter indented bearing the same date, enfeoffed William Foxe and John Hoyland, of the said four acres etc; to hold the same to the said William Foxe and John Hoyland and their heirs for ever; to the use of the said Thomas for his life ; and after his decease then to the use of the right heirs of John Dawson, then deceased, and his heirs for ever; by force of which and by virtue of the statute in the Parliament of Henry VIII at Westminster in the county of Middlesex, made the fourth day of February in the year of his reign (1535-6), concerning the transferring of uses into oossession, 27th ye the same Thomas was seised of the said four acres of land etc, in his demesne as of free tenure; to wit, for the term of his natural life, to remain thereafter to the said right heirs of the said John, in the form thereinbefore appearing; and that the same Thomas after that; to wit, on the 24th day of July, in the 42nd year of the reign of the said then queen (1600), at Bradfeld in the county aforesaid, of such his estate died seised, with remainder thenceforth in form aforesaid ; and further the jury said upon their oath, that the said four acres of land etc were held at the time of the death of the said Thomas, of the most noble Gilbert earl of Shrewsbury, as of his manor of Sheffeild in the county aforesaid; in free and common socage, by fealty and a rent of three shillings a year, for all services; and they valued it, in all outgoings beyond repairs, at sixteen shillings a year; and found that John Dawson, Helen Dawson and Elizabeth Dawson were his kindred and next heirs; and that the said John at the time of the death of the said Thomas was of the age of sixteen years; and that the said Helen was of the age of fourteen years; and that the said Elizabeth was of the age 119 of twelve years; and that the said Thomas had no other lands or tenements etc. Vellum: one skin 10 X 7, seal missing. Notes: the indenture is signed " jo : Alred Escactor ". The inquisition does not state the relationship between Thomas Dawson and the then deceased John Dawson. These Inquisitiones Post Mortem were taken, on the death of a teilant in chief, to enable the King or Queen to levy certain dues arising on the death of the tenant; such as wardship and marriage of the infant heir, who on attaining his majority had further feudal taxes to pay to the lord. The escheator for the county was ordered by the writ diem clausit extremum to empanel a jury to investigate the affairs of the deceased tenant, so far as they related to -real estate and affected the heir. Evidence both verbal and documentary was put before the jury, who gave a verdict on oath, giving particulars of the real estate and how it was held, the date of the death of the tenant and the name and age of the next heir. Inquisitions dated prior to the middle of the 16th century are of great value for genealogical purposes as the information they contain is thoroughly reliable; and prior to that time there were no parish registers. Inquisitiones Post Mortem were in no way related to the Coroner's Inquest of to-day, which only investigates the cause of death. (Wheat) 132 1601 September 5th, in the 43rd year of Elizabeth. Bargain and sale (Engl) made between Frauncis Greaues of Hunshelfe in the county of York yoman of the one part and Richard Woodhead of Storres in the parish of Bradfeld in the said county yornan of the other part; whereby, in consideration of " two hundredth & fowr skoore poundes % the receipt etc, the said Frauncis Greaues gave granted bargained sold aliened and confirmed unto the said Richard Woodhead and his heirs; one messuage or tenement, set lying and being in Waldershelfe within the parish of Bradfeld afore said in the said county, then in the holding or occupation of Charles Hill or his assigns; and all and singular houses building barns stables orchards gardens folds 64 voyd roomes " and hereditaments, to the said messuage or tenement belonging or anywaies " appertaining ; and also one close of land. meadow or pasture, with the appurtenances, called the Over Crofte, containing by estimation one rood,- butting upon the said messuage towards the south and upon a certain waste or common called Hollen Edge towards the north; one other close called the Croft, containing by estima tion one acre and a half, butting upon the said messuage and upon one close called the Great Inge towards the east, a certain place called Bowerbancke towards the south, a lane on the west and Hollen Edge aforesaid on the north; one close of 120 meadow or pasture called the Great Inge, containing by estimation seven acres; two closes of land and pasture called the Hinginge Feildes; one parcel of wood-ground called the Brush, adjoining to the said Hinginge Feildes, all of them containing by estimation five acres; one other parcel of wood-ground called the Hagg, containing by estimation ten acres; one close called Two daie work; one other parcel of woodground called the Brushbarick, containing by estimation four acres; which said Great Inge, Hinginge Feildes, Brush Hagg, Two daie work and Brushbanck lay "jointly together " and did butt upon the lands of Richard Ward, called Bowerbanck, and the lands of the Earle of Shrewsbury and Hollen Edge aforesaid towards the south, east and north; one other close called the Fower daie work, containing by estimation four acres; one other close called the Cotefeild, containing by estimation five acres, and a cote builded in the same close; one other close called Beery stall, containing by estimation four acres; all which said closes Fower daie work, Cotefeild and Beery stall did " lye jointly together " and did butt upon the lands of George BIownte gent on the south and west, and on the said Hollen Edge on the east and north; one close called the Broad Doale, containing by estimation two acres and a half; butting upon the lands of the said George Blownte on the east and west, the highway leading to Edge end on the south and the above named close called Beerystall on the north ; half of one close called the Ferney Royd, lying ', dispersedly " in two several doales, amongst the lands of the said George Blownte, and " knowne by metes and boundes "; and containing by estimation one acre and a half, the one of which doales butted on the lands of the said George Blownte on every side and the other butted on the lands of the said George Blownte on the south and west, on the said close called Beerystall on the east and upon one waste or common called Roundhill on the north; and four doales or parcels of land, lying in a close called the Meane Crofte, lying also among the lands of the said George Blownte, known and distinguished from the rest of the said close and it used commonly for fower Beast gates "; and all or every the lands tenements and hereditaments of him the said Frauncis, in Waldershelfe aforesaid, parcel of the said tenement in the holding of the said Charles Hill, with theif appurtenances and all deeds etc; to hold the same, to him the said Richard Woodhead and his heirs, to the only proper use and behoof of,him the said Richard his heirs and assigns for ever. Warranty of title against l~m the said Frauncis Greaues and his heirs, and against John Greaues als Fyrth and William Greaues, son of the said John, and the heirs of them the said John and William; and against Thomas Greaues als Fyrth and the heirs of the said Thomas and every of them. The title right or interest of dower of Dionis, then wife of him the said Frauncis, of in and to the same, and one lease made of the premises to the said Charles Hill, not having continuance for any longer time than until the purification of our lady then next, and the rents and services thenceforth only to be due to the chief lord or lords of the fee or fees of the premises, only foreprised and excepted. Witnewes: Wm Lee, Thomas Creswicke, Richard Bacon, Robartt Griavis, Walter Hurt, John Bacon, Charles Hill, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin' 22 X 18, seal bears a flower. 121 Notes: the handwriting is that of James Creswicke, parish clerk; and the seal is one he frequently used for the deeds he engrossed. (Wheat) 109 1601 September 5th, in the 43rd year of Elizabeth. Feof~t (Lat). whereby Francis Greaves of Hunshelf in the county of York yoman, by and in Part per formance of a certain covenant grant and agreement contained in a c~ indenture, dated the day of the making of those presents, made between the said Francis of the one part and a certain Richard Woodhead of Storres within the parish of Bradfeld in the said county yoman of the other part; and for the considerations in the same indenture specified and declared, gave granted bargained and sold aliened and con firmed, to the said Richard Woodhead and his heirs, one messuage or tenement situate lying and being in Waldershelf within the parish of Bradfeld aforesaid, at one time in the tenure or occupation of Charles Hill or his assigns; and all and singular the outhouses buildings structures barns stables orchards gardens folds and hereditaxnents to the same messuage or tenement belonging; one close of land meadow or pasture called Overcroft; one other close called the Croft; one other close called Great Inge; two closes called Hinginge Feildes; one parcel of wood called the Brush; one other parcel of wood called the Hagg; one close called Two Daie Work; one other parcel of wood called the Brush Banck; one other close called Fower Day Work; one other close called Cotefeild, with one cottage in the same erected; one other close called Berystall; one other close called the Broad Doale; half of one close called Ferney Royd; four selions Doales or,parcels of land lying in a certain close called Meane Croft; and all and singular the land an&tca~s ofhim the.said Francis Greaves in Waldershelf aforesaid, with all and sil~ their app-uftenim~; to hold the same to the said Richard Woodhead his heirs and as~ to the "c and proper behoof and use of the same Richard his heirs and assigns for ever, of the chief lord etc, for service etc. The warranty of title is against cWms of the feoffor and also of John Greaves alias Firth and William. son of the s~ J~ 1%omas Greaves alias Firth; and the heirs of the said John, William and Tbomas. Vlltne~ to giving possession and seisin: Wm Lee, Thomas Creswicke, Richard Bacon, John Bacon, Robert Greaves, Waiter Hurt, Charles Hill, Ja Creswicke. VelMm: one skin, large round seal of red wax, not armorial. Notes: the feof[melat is endorsed " Greaves Deed to old Richard Woodhead.--- (Wheat) 1603 July 28th, in the lst year of James 1. Verdict (Lat) given at a court of the most noble Gilbert earl of Shrewsbury and of his manor, held at Sheffeld on the above date; in an action brought by Roland Tompson against John Morton for trespass on the case and damages xxxix shillings, for obstructing'a cartway or road to and from a 122 messuage and a close called Stony Royd, of the said Roland, in Brightholmelee, within the jurisdiction of the said court, over and across a close of the said John called Woolehowsehead, for carting hay, seeds, corn and manure. The jury, namely Henry Hall, John Revell of Dungworth, John Matley, Robert Eyre, Thomas Dungworth, John Beighton of Srnallfeild, Henry Drable, Robert Wainewright of Beton, Nicholas Bromehead, Richard Bromehead, Richard ? Lockesley and Edward Waterhouse; who, having visited the premises, found on oath that the said John Morton was not guilty of obstructing the said cartway or road; and that it was a false claim. Extracted by W West deputy of Williarn Fletcher esquire steward there. Vellum: one skin 13 X 7. Notes: the following memorandum is endorsed "This way was confessed upon the triall & the stopping thof onely denyed & not proved & so it passed wth the deft with costs." (Appleyard) 114 1603 July 28th, in the Ist year of James I. Award (Lat), copy court roll of the manor of Sheffeld, at a small court of the most noble Gilbert earl of Shrewsbury, held there on the above date; in an action for trespass on the case and damages (darnpnum) 39s, between Roland Tompson plaintiff and John Morton defendant; whereby, the jury found on oath, that the said John Morton had not interfered with or obstructed a certain right of road from a certain messuage to a close called Stony Royd in Brightholmelee, within the jurisdiction of the court, to which the said Roland Tompson was entitled; and that the said John Morton was in no way to blame. The jurors were Henry Hall, John Revell of Dungworth, John Matley, Robert Eyre, Thomas Durigworth, John Beighton of Smallfeild, Henry Drabble, Robert Waine wright of Beton, Nicholas Bromehead, Richard Bromehead, Richard Lockesley and Edward Waterhouse. Vellum: one skin 13 X 7. Notes: the copy court roll was examined by F West, who appears to have acted as deputy for William Fletcher esquire, steward of the manor; but the writing it much faded. (Wheat) 44 1604 June 29th, in the 2nd year of James I. Indenture of lease (Engl) made between William Dickenson, Roberte Stainforth, Roberte Rollinson, Humfrey Stainforth, Thomas Creswick, Roger Lee, Hugh Bower, Thomas Howsley, Hugh Robertes, Richard Tayler, Phillipp Staynrod and William Spooner, burgesses or free tenants of the " towne of Sheffeld " in the county of York; for and in the name of all the free tenants and burgesses of Sheffeld aforesaid of the one part and William Mosley of Sheffeld aforesaid cutler of the other part; whereby, the burgesses or free tenants, with the consent of all the rest of the free tenants or burgesses of the said it towne of Sheffeld", for divers causes and good considerations them moving; did demise grant and to farm let unto the said William Mosley his executors and assigns, one cottage or tenement, with the appurtenances, then in the occupation of Hellen Fletcher widow; another cottage or tenement, with the appurte.nances, then in the 123 occupation of Thomas Bradley; and a stable, with the appurtenances, then in the occupation of Elizabeth Sheldon widow; which said cottages and stable did stand together in a certain street in Sheffeld aforesaid called the Kinges Lane; from the feast of Saint John the baptist, commonly called Midsummer Day, then last past; for the term of twenty one years then next following, fully to be completed and ended; yielding and paying therefore during the said term unto the said burgesses or free tenants and their heirs or to the burgesses and free tenants then being from time to time or to the common collector of the rents belonging to the said free tenants or burgesses; according to the custom of the said " towne of Sheffeld % during the time whereof the memory of man was not to the contrary ; the yearly rent of thirteen shillings and four pence, at the feast days of Saint Martin the " byshopp " in winter and Pentecost, by even portions. Proviso for re-entry on non-payment of rent for fourteen days or on underletting or assignment without the written consent of the lessors to anyone, other than the wife child or children of the lessee or to the then tenant or tenants thereof. Covenant by the lessee to repair and leave in repair. Witnesses: William, Simpson, Rowland Lord clerke, james Clayton, ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 15 X 8, seal missing. Notes: this is a counterpart signed by William Mosley. Thomas Scargell was the collector for 1604 and Rowland Lord acted as one of the constables, see Leader's " Burgery " page 86. The lease is in the handwriting of james Creswicke the parish clerk. (Wheat) 176 1604,September 23rd, in the 2nd year of James 1. Charter (Lat) confirming a grant from Williarn Slatter of Hunfeild in the parish of Sheffeild in the county of York yoman to James Carr of Southa in the parish and county aforesaid; of one messuage, in which he the said Williarn then dwelt, at Hunfeild aforesaid; and also all and singular the houses buildings structures orchards gardens and Curtilages to the same messuage belonging; and also all and singular the lands meadows pastures woods underwoods tenements and hereditaments whatsoever in the paaish of Sheffeld afore said, as were known by the name of Hunfeild, with all their appurtenances; to hold the same messuage lands etc unto and to the use of the said James Carr his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Witnesses: Wm Lee, Nicholas Wilkinson, Ja Creswicke and (to the giving possession) George Wilkinson, George Barnsley and the said Nicholas Wilkinson. Vellum: one skin 121 X 7, seal missing. (Wheat) 211 1604 November 15th, in the 2nd year of Jarnes 1. hquie~ (Lat) taken at Rotheram in the county of York, before William Clayton esquire escheator of the lord King, in the county aforesaid; by virtue of his office, to enquire after the death of John Creswicke, then late of Waddesley deceased, by the oath of John Wilkinson, Francis Dickensen, William Ingle, Williarn Dickensen, George Wainewrighte, Thomas Wycham, Richard Senior, Williarn Englande, Thomas Haule, Francis 124 Skerowe, Ambrose Byngley, William. Blackman, Williarn Inman, Richard Pigette, and lames Elome; who swore that the said John Creswicke was, on the day of his death, seised in his demesne as of fee, of and in, one messuage, one cottage and sixteen acres of land, with the appurtenances, in Waddesley ; and also of and in one other acre of land, with the appurtenances, in Waddesley aforesaid, called Bromeley Acre; and also of and in three acres of land, with the appurtenances, in Ollerton in the said county; and that he died so seised; and further, that. the one messuage, one cottage and twelve acres of land, with the appurtenances, in Waddesley aforesaid were, at the time of the death of the said John, held of Thomas Creswicke, as of his manor of Ollerton in the said county; in free and common socage, by fealty and a rent of six pence per annum, according to the custorn of the said manor; and were valued per annum, in all outgoings except repairs, at xxxv s; and that the said land called Bramley (sic) Acre was, at the time of the death of the said John, held of the most noble Gilbert earl of Shrewsbury, as of his manor of Waddesley, in socage and was valued per annum at ix d ; and that the said three acres, with the appurtenances, in Ollerton aforesaid were held, and at the time of the death of the said John, were held of the same Thomas Creswicke, as of his manor aforesaid, by fealty; and a rent of one penny per annum and suit of court of the said manor; and valued per annum, in all outgoings except repairs, at v,s; and that the same John died at Wadisley (sic) aforesaid on the 25th day of May, in the 2nd year of james 1 (1604); and that Thomas Creswick (sic) was his son and next heir and was aged, at the time of the death of the same John, thirty years and more; and that the said John had no other land. Vellum: one skin 101 X 81, seal of red wax bears no device. (Wheat) 1604 November 16th, in the 2nd year of James 1. Deed of Bargain and sale (Lat) from William Mathyman of Waddisley in the county of York cutler, in consideration of eight pounds and eleven shillings, to Thornas Creswick of Burrowe Lee in Waddisley in the said county yoman and his heirs; of one parcel of land, with the appurtenances, containing by estimation half a rood of land lying in a certain close in Waddisley aforesaid called Nettler Burrowe Lee, between a certain waste or common called Ollerton greene on the south and land of the said Thomas Creswick on the north, east and west; and one other parcel of land, with the appurtenances, containing by estimation one " day work ", lying in a certain close in Waddisley aforesaid called 125 Middle Burrowe Lee, between land of the most noble earl of Shrewsbury on the south and land of the said Thomas on the north, cast and west; to hold the same, to the said Thomas Creswick his heirs and assigns, to the only and proper behoof and use of the said Thomas his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for service owing etc. Witnesses: to giving possession, Edwarde Webster, Thomas Parkin, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 10 X 7, seal of red wax broken shows part of a lion rampant, probably one of several office ~Is of James Creswick the parish clerk, who engrossed and attested the deed. (Wheat) 63 1604 November 16th, in the 2nd year of James 1. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Roger Creswick of Waddisley in the county of York cutler, in the sum of forty four shillings; to secure to Thomas Creswick of Burrowe Lee in Waddisley in the said county yoman, the performance of covenants for title contained in a deed of even date ; whereby, the said Roger Creswick bargained and sold to the said Thomas Creswick and his heirs for ever, a parcel of land containing by estimation half a rood lying in a close called Burrowe Lee in Waddisley aforesaid; which land was subject to the dower of Anne, then wife of the said Roger Creswick. Witnesses: Edwarde Webstei, Thornas Parkin, Thomas Creswick cutler, Ja Creswick. Vellum: one skin 12 X 8; seal of red wax broken, shows part of a stag, probably an office seal of James Cres wick who engrossed the bond, not armorial. Notes: in a memorandum endorsed in a hand of later date, the half rood is described as " Iiing to Ollerton grene (Wheat) 45 1605 May 7th, in the 3rd year of James 1. Indenture of lease (Engi) made between William Dickenson, Roberte Staniforth, Roberte Rollinson, William Creswick, Arthur Clayton, Roger Lee, William Mosley, Thomas Skargell, Thomas Creswick, John Greaues, Phillipp Staynrod, Humfrey Staniforth, Edmund Ashton and William Spooner burgesses or free tenants of the " towne of Shaffeld " in the county of York, for and in the name of all the free tenants and burgesses of the said " towns of Sheffeld " of the one part and Arthur Courtnall of Sheffeld aforesaid carpenter-of the other part; whereby, the said burgesses, for divers good considerations therwthereunto moving and especially for and in consideration that the said-^ur Courtnall had assumed and promised to repair and make tenantable, one cottage or dwellinghouse belonging to the said burgesses, wherein one Thomas Birley then dwelt; and also at his charge to build erect and set up, upon a curtilage to the said cottage belonging, another cottage or dwelling house to contain one bay of buildings; and all the said premises during his -occupation thereof to keep well repaired and tenantable and so to leave the same; demised granted and to farm let to the said Arthur Courtnall and 126 his assigns, the said cottage or dwellinghouse, with the appurtenances and the said curtilage; and all and every houses buildings orchards gardens and curtilages thereto belonging, with all and every their and every of their appurtenances; to have and to hold the said premises to him the said Arthur Courtnall his executors administrators and assigns, from the day of the feast of Pentecost then next following unto the end and for and during the term of twenty and one years then next and immediately following and fully to be completed and ended; yielding and paying therefore during the said term unto the said burgesses or free tenants and their heirs or to the burgesses or free tenants then being from time to time or to the common.collector of the rents belonging to the said free tenants or burgesses, according to the custom in the said C9 towne of Sbeffeld " during the time whereof the memory of man was not to the contrary, the yearly rent of three shillings and fourpence; at the feast days of Saint Martin the " byshopp " in winter and Pentecost, by even portions. Proviso for re-entry on nonpayment of rent for fourteen days or on underletting or-~ing without the written consent of the lessors, to anyone other than the.wife child or children of the lessee or to the said Thomas Birley or Elizabeth then his wife. Covenant by the lessee to repair and leave in repair. Witnesses: Laurence Sherneld, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 13 X 12, seal missing. Notes: this is a counterpart by Arthur Courtnall who made his mark. (Wheat) 175 1605 May 28th, in the 3rd year of James 1. Feoftment (Lat and Engl) from James Carr of Southa in the parish of Ecclesfeld in the county of York yoman to William Slatter of Hunfeild in the parish of Sheffeld in the county of York aforesaid yoman and William Wilkinson of Crowder House in the parish of Ecdlesfeld in the said coutIty of York yoman and their heirs; of one messuage in which the said William Slatter then dwelt; and all and singular the houses buildings structures orchards gardens and curtilages to the same appertaining; and all and sin~ the closes lands meadows pastures woods underwoods tenements and hereditaments; with the appurtenances, which he the same james then lately had, from the gift and grant of the same William Slatter, at Flunnfeild (sic) aforesaid or elsewhere, by the charter of himself Williarn Slatter, dated the 23rd September in the 2nd year of James I ; to hold the same messuage closes lands etc, unto the said William Slatter and William Wilkinson and their heirs, to the special use behoof and intent, in a certain schedule thereto annexed, mentioned and expressed; of the chief lord, etc. The said schedule declares the true intent of the feoffment to be, that the said William Slatter and William Wilkinson should stand seized of the same messuage closes lands etc; to the use of the said William Slatter and of Helen then his wife, for the life of them and the survivor of them; and after the death of the survivor, to the use of the heirs 127 of the body of the said William Slatter; and in def ault, to the use of Nich~ Slatter and Robert Slatter, brothers of the said William Slatter, and of the heirs of their bodies; and in default, to the use of the right heirs of the said William. Witnesses: Wm Lee, Ja Creswicke, Nicholas Wilkinson and (to giving possession) George Barnsley and ja Creswicke. Vellum : two skins, the feoffment 121 X 61 and the schedule 12 X 41, seal missing,-_ ,(,Wheat) 222 1606(-7) March 13th, in the 4th year of James 1. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Thomas Creswick senior of Waddesley in the county of York yoman, in the sum of £160, to secure to Thomas Creswick of, Burrow lee in the county aforesaid yoman, the performance of covenants contained in " one payre of indentures " of even date. Witnesses: Richard Fenton, Thomas Parkin, John Parkin, Godfrey Ferneley. Vellum : one skin 101 X 6, small red seal bearing a classic head. Notes .: endorsed is, "Thomas Creswick of Stonyflat his bond to Thos Creswick of Burrowlee". (Wheat) 169 (1607) June 25th, in the 5th year of James 1. Bargain and sale (Engl) made between Waiter Hurt of the Combes in the chapeiry of Bradfield in the county of York yoman of the one part and Nicholas Steed 94 thelder " of Onesaker in the said county of York yoman and Thomas Steed of Hooten Levet in the said county yoman of the other part; whereby, the said Waiter Hurt, in consideration of a hundred and forty pounds, the receipt etc, granted unto the said Nicholas Steed and Thomas Steed their heirs and assigns for ever, all that messuage or tenement called the Nether Combes in the said county of York, where the said Waiter Hurt then dwelt, lying and being in Worrall in the said county; with all houses buildings folds yards gardens orchards tofts crofts meadows leasowes pastures feedings woods underwoods ways waters commons commodities and hereditaments thereunto belonging and all the appurtenances; to hold unto and to the use of the said Nicholas Steed and Thomas Steed their heirs and assigns for ever. Covenants for title, the rents and services thereafter to be due and payable for the said premises to the chief lord or lords of the fee or fees thereof only excepted. The covenant for further assurance included Robert Hurt, Richard Hurt and Nicholas Hurt brothers of the said Waiter Hurt. Witnesses: Edw . . . . , Thomas Eaton, John Munnsfield? Godfrey Ferneley and oth~rs. Vellum. one skin 22 X 10, seal missing. Notes: the names of some of the witnesses are illegible. The Hurts were a Derbyshire family; but in the 16th century their name constantly occurs in the Ecclesfield -Parish Pq~; 128 and Sir Alfred Scott Gatty has many interesting notes about them in his transcript of those registers, published in 1878. Leasowes is a west-country name for pasture ground. (Wheat) 380 1607G8) March 20th, in the 5th year of James 1. Deed of covenant (Engl) made between Thomas Creswicke of Burrow Lee within the parish of Ecclesfield in the county - of York yoman and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Richard Revel of Stannington in the said c~y of -York yonmn- and Henrye - Worrall " thelder of Ughill in the said county of York yoman of " thother " part; whereby it was agreed, that the said Thomas Creswicke and Elizabeth his wife should and would before the feast day of Saint Michael " tharchangell " then next ensuing, at the cost and charge of him the said Thomas Creswicke, acknowledge and levy a fine, in due form of law, unto the said Richard Revell (sic) and Henrye Worrall and to the heirs of the said Richard; of all the lands tenements and hereditaments of him the said Thomas Creswicke, set lying and being in Waddesley and Ollerton in the said county of York ; by the name or names of, two messuages two cottages three barns sixteen acres of land twelve acres of meadow fourteen acres of pasture a hundred acres of wood and common of pasture for all his beasts, with the appur tenances, in Waddesley and Ollerton aforesaid; and it was declared, that the said fine, so to be levied and acknowledged as aforesaid, and the said conizees named in the said fine and their heirs should stand seised of and in all and every the said messuages lands tenements and hereditaments etc; to the only use and behoof 'of him the said Thomas Creswicke his heirs and assigns for ever; and to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever. Witnesses: William Greene, John Revell of Doungworth, Williarn Rawson. Vellum: one skin 19 X 7; one seal missing, the other obscure. (Wheat) 141 1608(4) March 4th, in the 6th year of James 1. Bargain and sale (Lat) from William Mathyman of Waddisley in the county of York cutler to Thomas Creswicke of Burrowe Lee in the said county yoman; of all and singular the houses buildings curtilages, with all and singular their appurtenances, in Wadisley (sic) aforesaid, 129 which the said'William then lately htLd to him and his heirs from the gift grant and feoffinent of Richard Mathyman deceased, father of the said William, in Waddisley aforesaid and Ollerton in the said county or in the fields or territories of Waddisley and Ollerton aforesaid or either of them; and also one croft lying at the back of the same messuage in Waddi~ aforesaid, then or then late in the tenure of John Eyre; one close called Wannell Inge; one parcel of land, then divided into three parts, lying at the side of the said close called Middle Crofte; one parcel of land called Carr Landes, lying in Ollerton Inge; cue- other parcel of land lying in Ollerton aforesaid commonly called The Daie Worke; half one parcel of land lying in Burrowe Lee Medowe in Ollerton aforesaid; and all and singular the messuages houses buildings lands meadows pastures tenements and hereditaments of him the said William, in Waddisley and Ollerton aforesaid; with all and singular their and any of their appurtenances; to have and to hold the same unto the said Thomas Creswicke his heirs and assigns, to the sole and proper use and behoof of him the said Thomas Creswicke his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for services. The consideration was £120. Witnesses: Wm Lee, Thomas Skargell, Tho Bate, Fran Barber, Robt Thorpe, Nicholas Parkin, John Baxter, William Creswicke. Vellum: one skin. 16 X 10, seal mi~ (V~t) 73 1609 March 25th, in the 7th year of James I. Bond (Lat and Engl) of Francis Heathcote of Chesterfeild in the county of Derby blacksmith, in the sum of £7; to secure to John Bore and his heirs the enjoyment of one piece or parcel of ground, with the appurtenances, containing by estimation one rood more or less; lying near a certain place called Blynde Lane and Spitle Brigg in Chesterfeild aforesaid and then or then late in the tenure or occupation of the said Francis Heathcote or of his assigns; granted and enfeoffed by the said Francis Heathcote to the said John Bore and his heirs by a deed of feoffment of even date. The bond also secured the said John Bore and his heirs from all claims of Jane then wife of the said Francis Heath cote, in respect of jointure and dower. Witnesses: Edw Crastan (?), William Rooke, Godfrey Beasscet Vellum: one skin 10 X 71, seal missing. (Wheat) 130 177 1609 June 26th, in the 7th year of james I. Bargain and sale, in duplicate, (ED91) between William Slatter of Hunfeild in the parish of Sheffeld in the county of York yoman, son and heir of Nicholas Slatter deceased, and Robert Slatter, brother of the said William, of the one part and James Carr of Southey in the said county yoman and William, Carr of Darton in the said county yoman son and heir apparent of the said James Carr, of the other part; whereby, the said William Slatter and Robert Slatter, in consideration of three score and fifteen pounds etc, paid to them the said William Slatter and Robert Slatter by the said James Carr and William Carr the receipt etc; gave granted aliened bargained and sold unto the said James Carr and William Carr their heirs and assigns; all that close or ground enclosed, commonly called or known by the name of Hunfeild, then divided into two closes, situate lying and being near Norwood in Brightside Byerley in the soke of Southey within the parish of Sheffeld and said county of York; and one messuage and all the houses edificies thereupon erected, then in the occupation of the said William Slatter or of his assigns; together with all easements and appurtenances, and all deeds etc; to hold the same, unto and to the use of the said James Carr and William Carr their heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, by services etc. Covenants for title, which include all claims by Ellen, then wife of the said William Slatter. Witnesses: W M West, William. Wilkinson, Alexander Hartley, George Wilkinson, John Parkin the elder, George Warter, Thomas Warter, Rafe Carr of Wadesley Brigg, George Pearson, John Parkin, Laurans Pear son, Robert Hartley, Thomas Spensar. Vellum: both parts 28 X 10, two large seals of red wax, on one part, in good condition, not armorial; and two seals missing on the other part. (Wheat) 128 (1609) August 20th, in the 7th year of James 1. Deed of covenant (Engl) made between Thomas Bromehead of Nether Bradfield in the county of York and Richard Bromehead of Thornesehead in the said county yomen of the one part and John 131 Morriott of Uggill in the said county yoman of the other part; whereby, it was covenanted granted concluded and agreed by and between the said parties, in manner and form following; to wit, that they the said Thomas Bromehead and Richard Bromehead should and would within the space of two years next ensuing the date thereof, "knowledg & levye one fyne wth proclimacions according to the statute in that case made and provided % of all the me~e cottage lands tenements meadows leasowes pastures woods underwoods commons rents reversions services and here ditaments of them the said Tborn:l Bromehead and Richard Bromehead in Uggill, Uggill Wood Side, Nether Bradfield and Bradfield in the said c~ of Yorki by the name or names of three messuages, one cottage, four gardens, one orchard, thirty acres of land, ten acres of meadow, thirty acres of pasture, two hundred acres of furze and heath and common of pasture for all their beasts, with the appurtenances, in Uggill, Nether Bradfield and Bradfield or by such other name or names as unto the said Thomas Bromehead and Richard Bromehead should be thought meet and con venidut ; and it was the true intent and meaning of the said fyne " and of those present indentures and of the parties to the same, that the said fyne so to be 'know ledged and levyed " and the " cognizee " the * rein named should, at and on the " knowledging and leviing. of the said fyne," stand and be 9~ of all such ~ of the said messuage lands tenements and -other the said prm~ as were then in the tenure or possession of the said Thomas Bromehead and his assigns, to the only use and behoof of him the said Thomas Bron~ his hors and a~s for ever; and of all such parts of the said messuages lands tenements- and other the said premises' as were then in the tenure or possession of the said Richard Bromehead and his assigns; to the ady me and behoof of him the said Richard Bromehead his heirs and assigns for ever; and to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever. Witnesses: Nycholas Bromhed (sic), Francis Bromhead (sic), John Morton. Vellum: one skin 141 X 8, two seals of red wax, one bears a swan, not armorial. Notes: Thornesehead is clearly written and it probably is a variant for Thornsett, where Richard ' Bromehead was living about the date of this deed, see Hunter's F.M.G. vpl ii, page 793. (Wheat) 178 (1609-10) February 7th, in the 7th year of James I. Recovery (Lat) suffered by Richard Carr and John Parkin demandants against James Carr and William Carr tenants; concerning one messuage, one garden, ten acres of land, four acres of meadow, four acres of pasture, one acre of wood -and twenty acres of moor, with the appurtenances, in Norwod, Sowthey and Sheffeld; with double voucher. William Savile was attorney for the tenants; jasper Fysher was attorney for the second vouchees William Slatter and Robert Slatter. The exemplification was attested by Brownlowe. Vellum: one skin 23 X 13, seal missing. Notes: memorandum endorsed, that the said Richard Carr and John Parkin delivered seisin on the 19th February 1609-10. (Wheat) 132 46 1610 May 10th, in the 8th year of James I. Indenture of lease (Engl) made between Malin Stacy, Roberte Rollinson, William Creswick, Arthur Clayton, Ellis Young, William Moslay, Nicholas Staniforth, John Harrison, Roberte Staniforth, William. Spooner, Richard Webster, Thomas Elliott, Hugh Robertes and Thomas Howsley burgesses or free tenants of the " Towne of Sheffeld " in the county of York, for and in the name of all the free tenants and burgesses of Sheffeld aforesaid, of the one part and Anne Attkinson of Sheffeld. aforesaid spinster of the other part, whereby the burgesses or free tenants, with the consent of all the rest of the free tenants or burgesses of the said "Town of Sheffeld " for divers causes and good considerations them moving, did demise grant and to farm let unto the said Anne Attkinson her executors and assigns, one cottage house, with the appurtenances, in ShefFeld afore said, containing one bay of houseing, then in the occupatien of the said Anne; to have and to hold the said cottage house, with the appurtenances, to her the said Anne her exe~ and -ssiann - font the fiast d!LY of Annunciation -of the ~ Mary then last past; unto the end of the 1 m and for and d~ tba - i of twenty one years then next following, fully to be completed and ~; y~ am paying therefore during the said term, unto the said burgesses or free tenants and their heirs or to the burgesses and free tenants then being from time to time or to the common collector of the rents belonging to the said free tenants or burgesses, according to the custom in the said " Towne of Sheffield % during the time whereof the memory of man was not to the contrary, the yearly rent of three shillings and four pence, at the feast days of Pentecost and Saint Martyn the " byshopp " in winter by even portions. Proviso for re-entry on non-payment of rent for fourteen days or on underletting or assignment without the written consent of the lessors, to anyone other than the child or children of the lessee. Covenant by the lessee to repair and leave in repair. Witnesses: John Hancock clerk, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin -13 X 9, seal missing. Notes: this is a counterpart by Anne Attkinson, who made her mark. (Wheat) 47 1610 May 10th, in the 8th year of James I. Indenture of lease (Engl) made between Malin Stacy, Roberte Rollinson, William Creswick, Arthur Clayton, Ellis Younge, William Mosley, Nicholas Staniforth, John Harrison, Roberte Staniforth, William Spooner, Richard Webster, Thomas Elliott, Hugh Robartes and Thomas Howsley burgesses or free tenants of the " Towne of ShifTeld " inthe county of York, for and in the name of all the free tenants and burgesses of Sheffeld aforesaid of the one part and Godfrey Harwood of Sheffeld aforesaid sheather of the other part; whereby, the burgesses or free tenants, with the consent of all the rest of the free tenants or burgesses of the said " Towne of Sheffeld % for divers causes and good considera tions them moving, did demise grant and to farm let unto the said Godfrey Harwood his executors and assigns, one " howesteede or parcell of ground (sometime used for a gardeine) whereupon the said Godfrey had then already begun to build a dwelling 133 house, situate lying and being in a certain street in Sheffeld aforesaid called the Castlegreene and then in the holding or occupation of the said Godfrey, with all and every the appurtenances; to have and to hold the said ', howsteede " or parcell of ground" (containing a garden) and the said house thereupon builded or to be builded, with the appurtenances, to him the said Godfrey Harwood his executors administrators and assigns, from the feast day of the annunciation of the virgin Mary then last past; unto the end and for and during the term of forty years then next following, fully to be completed and ended; yielding and paying therefore during the said term unto the said burgesses or' free tenants and their heirs or to the burgesses and free tenants then being from time to time or to the common collector of the rents belonging to the said free tenants or burgesses, according to the custom in the said " Towne of Sheffeld % during the time whereof the memory of man was not to the contrary; the yearly rent of three shillings, at the feast days of Pentecost and of Saint Martin the " byshopp " in winter, by even portions. Proviso for re-entry on non-payment of rent for fourteen days or on underletting or assignment without the written consent of the lessors to anyone other than to the wife child or children of the lessee. Covenant by the lessee to repair and leave in repair. Witnesses: John Hancock clerk, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 13 X 11, seal missing. Notes: this is a counterpart by Godfrey Harwood, who made his mark. (Wheat) 48 1610 June 14th, in the 8th year of James I. Indenture of ~ (Engl) made between Malin Stacy, Roberte Rollinson, William. Creswick, Arthur Clayton, Ellis Younge, William. Mosley, Nicholas Staniforth, John Harrison, Roberte Staniforth, W~ Spooner, Richard Webster, Thomas Elliott, Hugh Robertes and Thomas Howsley, burgesses or free tenants of the " Towne of Sheffeld " in the county of York, for and in the name of all the free tenants and burgesses of Sheffeld aforesaid, of the one part and Lawrence Braywell of Sheffeld aforesaid cutler of the other part; whereby, the said burgesses or free tenants, with the consent of all the rest of the free tenants or burgesses of the said " Towne of Sheffeld % for divers causes and good considerations them moving, did demise grant and to fa~m let unto the said Lawrence Braywell and his assigns; one messuage or cottage, with the appurtenances, (then divided into two dwelling houses), situate lying and being in Sheffield aforesaid, in a certain street there called the Castlegreene; and then in the holding or occupation of the said Lawrence and of one William Staniforth or of their or one of their assigns; with " all smithyes fouldes " and appurtenances thereunto- be~ and then in the occupation of the said Lawrence and Willianr-Stimifor-th or of their ~s; to have and to hold the said messuage cottage or tenetnent and pre~ with the appur tenances, to the said Lawrence Bmywell his exec~ administrators and assigns; from the feast day of the annun iation of the virgin Mary then last past, unto the end of the term and for and during the term of twenty one years, then next following, fully to be complete and ended; yielding and paying therefore during the same term unto the said burgesses or free tenants and their heirs, or to the burgesses and free tenants then being from time to time, or to the common collector of the rents belonging 134 to the said free tenants or burgesses, according to the custom in the said Towne of Shefeld" during the time whereof the memory of man was not to the contrary; the yearly rent of sixteen shillings, at the feast days of Pentecost and Saint Martin the Bishopp " in winter, by even portions. Proviso for re-entry on non-payment of rent for fourteen days or on underletting or assignment, other than to the wife child or children of the lessee. Covenant by the said Lawrence Braywell to repair and leave inrepair. Witnesses: John Hancock clerk, Ja Creswicke. Vellum: one skin 12X 81, sealmissing. Notes: this is a counterpart signed by the lessee. (Wheat) 318 1610 July (or June) 17th, in the 8th year of James I. Inquest (Lat) at a small court of the most noble Gilbert earl of Shrewsbury and of his manor of ShefFeld, held there on the above date; at that court was presented and found by the homage, to wit~ on the oath of John Revell of Smallfeild, William - Revell, William Wilkinson, Ellis Bamforth, Thomas Shawe, James Swallfeld (sic), Richard Greaues, John Cutt, George Oxpnng, Itichard Bromhead, Tbomas Bromhead and John Madey; that before that time, to wit, on the 19th day of April in the year of the lord one thousand five hundred and ninety three, Henry Hall senior of Ughtibrigg, by the hands of William Revell and Thomg Brombead customary tenants of the said manor; surrendered into the hands of the lord of the said manor, according to the custom of the same manor, one messuage or tenement and one oxgang, with the appurtenances, in WestmondhaIgh near Ughtibrigg in the soke of Bradfeld; to the behoof and use of the same Henry and Ann his wife for and during the term of their lives or the longer liver of them; and after their decease, to the behoof and use of John Hall, son and heir apparent of the same Henry, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue, to the behoof and use of Henry Hall junior, second son of the same Henry Hall senior, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and in defaujt of such issue, to the behoof and use of William Hall, third son of the said Henry Hall senior, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue, to the behoof and use of Thomas Hall, fourth son of the said Henry Hall senior, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue, to the behoof and use of the heirs of the body of the said Henry Hall senior lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue. to the behoof and use of the right heirs of the said Henry Hall senior for ever; according to the custom of the said manor. Copy. examined by W West, under-steward there. Vellum: one skin 12 X 6. Notes: this inquest held in 1610 only recorded what had been done in 1593 and apparently no admittance followed. Henry Hall senior did not die until September 1617. (Wheat) 135 167 1611 July 16th, in the 9th year of James I. Bargain and sale (Lat); whereby Thomas Gawnte of the city of Lincoln tanner, in consideration of thirty pounds, gratted to Henry Wood of Hoylandswaine in the county of York yeoman his heirs and assigns for ever, all those two enclosures of land meadow and pasture situate lying and being in Hoylandswaine aforesaid in the said county of York, commonly called Eybridg and Haucrofte, then in the tenure or occupation of the said Henry Wood and John Preest or their assigns; with all ways ett:,: to the said enclosures belonging or appertaining; with the rev~ and reve~ ~--and all rents reserved; and all writings etc; to hold unto the said Henry Wood his heirs and assigns for ever, to the sole and proper use and behoof of the said Henry Wood his heirs and assigns for ever; of the chief lord etc, for service etc. Witzessies: Thomas Holme, Williarn Woode, John Preest, Richard Keg? John Senior, John Holme, John Bentley, Charles Morton. Vellum: one skin 121 X 71, seal missing. (Wheat) 138 1611 October 4th, in the 9th year of James I. Quitclaint (Lat) from John Wood ward of Chesterfeld in the county of Derby, son and heir of Henry Woodwarde (sic) then late of Lowthe in the -county of Lincoln deceased, for sixty shillings etc, to Robert Forthe of Chesterfeld aforesaid his heirs and assigns for ever; of all his right etc, of and in one barn, with the appurtenances, in Chesterfeld aforesaid; situate or being in a certain place there called the West Barreg, between the barn then formerly of Godfrey Cade and then late of William. Boler deceased on the north and a barn then lately of the said Robert Forthe and formerly of Thomas Bolsover deceased on the south; with all and singular its appurtenances. Witnesses: Tho . . . . ? Thomas Reynshaw, James Foliambe. Vellum: one skin 12 X 8, seal missing. Notes: the deed is signed " Jhon Woodward." (Wheat) Genealogy deduced. 171 (1613) May 9th, in the llth year of James I. Indenture of general livery (Engl and Lat) made between Sir Walter Cope knight 'g master of the King's Majesty's Court of Wardes and Liveryes " and Sir Roger Wilbraham knight " surveyor of the same liveryes, for and in the name and behoof of our said soueraigne lord the kinge " of the one part and John Wainewright yeoman, nephew and next heir of Robert Wainewright yeoman deceased of the other part; witnessed, that the said sovereign lord the king was agreed to grant unto the said John Wainwright a general 136 liverye, to he had of and in all such lordships manors lands tenements rents reversions services and other hereditaments, with the appurtenances, which to the said John Wainwright descended and accrued, in use possession or reversion, from the said Robert Wainwright, as nephew and heir, unto the said Robert Wainwright as in the general livery more plainly . . . . . . Nevertheless, for that the said sovereign should not be deceived etc, the said John Wainwright had delivered, the day of the date thereof, unto the said Sir Walter Cope and Sir Roger Wilbraham, a writing on parchment indented, thereunto annexed; in which the said John Wainwright covenanted and promised that therein was contained and specified, all those lordships manors lands etc, with the yearly value of the same, which he the said John Wainwright willed and intended to have or should have out of the King's Majesty's hands or possession, by the &aid general livery; and also all those lordships manors lands etc. and the yearly value.of the same, which had . . . . . . in any feoffinent fine orrew~y or other conveyance, whereof the immediate use of the or whereof the use of the revc~ of the pm~ wm descended and came unto the said John Wainwright, by and after the ~ of the said Robert Wainwright, or whereof the use, by and after the ~ of any tenant or tenants for term of life or after any other estate . . . . . . . thereof determined, should might or ought to descend remain revert or come unto the said John Wainwright and his heirs or to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten or any other manner of his heirs. After covenants by the said John Wainwright giving the surveyors of the court rights to inspect his properties, under penalty of double the yearly value, he agreed not to " unquiet molest or disturbe any tenante or tenantes Indowre or for terme of life in the name of Joynter of theire lawfull possession or interest, that they or any of them have; of in or to any landes or tenements comprised in the schedule indented thereunto annexed or any parte or parcelle thereof ". The Schedule indented, on parchment, annexed to the above abstracted indenture is in Latin and bears'many signatures and notes of the officials of the Court of Wards and Liveries including Sir Walter Cope and Sir Roger Wilbraham. It consists of a statement as to the yearly value of the property headed " Valor sive extensus " ; followed by a description of the property in reversion and the property in possession, of which the following is an abstract. Valuation of the annual value of all and singular the messuages lands tenements and other hereditaments whatsoever, which then lately were of Robert Wainwright late of Stannington in the county of York yoman deceased; and which, from or after the death of the same Robert, to the said John Wainwright nephew and next heir, to wit, son of Robert who was son and heir of the said Robert decease, had descended and ought to descend, in use possession or reversion; which same Robert Wainwright senior died 21st June 1611 ; the said John being, at the taking of the inquisition, of full age, to wit, thirty years; as by the same inquisition, held at Rotheram in the county of York on the 21st August, in the 10th year of the reign of the lord King (James I), more fully appears; and on the 2nd day of February in the 10th year of the reign of -the said King, John Wainwright came into free and full possession. 137 Com EBOR. The said Robert Wainwright; being seised in One messuage or tenement in Stannington his demesne as of fee, by his charter . . . . . . aforesaid called Walkerhowse and half an dated the 2nd day of May in the 26th year of oxgang and a quarter part of an oxgang of land the reign of our late lady Queen Elizabeth, meadow and pasture; and half an acre of land, gave and granted the premises within written with the appurtenances, in Stannington afore to Henry Wainwright and John Spooner their said, held of the most noble man earl Gilbert heirs and assigns for ever; to the use of the earl of Shrewsbury, as of his manor of Sheffeild, said Robert during his natural life, without in free socage by suit of court and annual rent impeachment of waste; and after his decease, ii s vi d; and valued per annum in all outgoing to the use of John Wainwright, second son beyond deductions vj s viii d. of the said Robert, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten or to be begotten. with remainder to the use of the right heirs of him self Robert for ever. One other messuage or tenement in Morewood called le Bekin or Blacknall and forty acres of land meadow and pasture, with the appurten ances, in Morewood aforesaid in the said county of York; held of the said lord King in chief, by knight service; and valued per annum in all outgoing beyond deductions x s In possession x s Sum total xvi s vild d In reversion vi s viii d Ex per jo Raymond Dep Clici libaconum Walter Cope Roger Wilbraham---. Vellurn : two skins, the indenture 20 X 13 and the schedule 13 X 11, -two seals missing. Notes: the court of Wards and Liveries Was established by Henry VIII to superintend the inquests, which were held after the death of any of the King's tenants by knight-service, in order to astwuin ~ rt~ acerned to the King by way of relief primer-seisin wa^p or nu~ It was abolished after The Reformation. This deed has no operative part, unless the schedule can be considered as such. In this deed "nephew" is used to mean grandson, a form seldom used. It will be observed that the Inquest was held at Rotherham and not Sheffield although the land was in Stannington. (Wheat) N B. The Bradfield register gives John son of Robart Wainwright bapte the xxiv March 1578(4) and Robte Wainwrighte buried fyfth julye 1608; in addition to Robert Wainwright senior. 138 156 1613 June 21st, in the llth year of James I. Deed of covenant (Engl) made between James Car of Sowtha in the parish of Ecclesfield in the county of York yoman of the one part and Henry Leadbetter of Thribargh in the said county of York clerke and John Allott of Bentley in the said county of York yoman of the other part;' whereby, the said James Car, for and in consideration of the natural love and afibction that he had and bore to George Car, son of William Car, his son and to Katherin Car, Mary Car, Elizabeth Car and Ellen Car, daughters of the said William, and for their better preferment and advancement, being all grandchildren of him the said James Car, and of his blood and kindred; and for divers other good causes and considerations him moving, did covenant grant conclude condescend and agree, for him the said James Car and his heirs, to and with the said Henry Leadbetter and John Allott and their heirs, by those presents, that he the said James Car and his heirs should and would, immediately from and after the scaling and delivery thereof, stand and be seised of all the freehold messuages tenements lands meadows clo~ pastures woods underwoods commons commodities and hereditaments of him the said Jarnes Car, within the parish of Ecclesfield and Sheffield in the said county of York, with their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, in whose tenures or occupations soever the same then were; to the only use and behoof of him the said James Car for life, without impeachment of waste; and after his decease, to the use and behoof of the said Katherin Car, Mary Car, Elizabeth Car and Ellen Car and the survivor or survivors of them, for and during the term of eleven years next after the death of the said James Car; and that the said Henry Leadbetter and John Allot and the survivor of them and their heirs should and might be " gardians & tutors " of the said Katherin, Mary, Elizabeth and Ellen, to receive the rents issues and profits of all the said messuages lands and premises, to the use of the said Katherin, Mary, Elizabeth and Helen (sic) and to the use of the survivor or survivors of them, during the said term of eleven years, and to be accountable for the profits of the said lands and premises, at such time as the said Katherin, Mary, Elizabeth and Ellen (sic) and the survivor or survivors of them should accomplish their several ages of one and twenty years or otherwise lawfully demand the same; and after the end of the said term of eleven years, to the use and behoof of the said George Car son of the said William Car and the heirs of his body, lawfully to be begotten; and for default of such heirs, to the use of the right heirs of the said George Car for ever and to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever. Witne~: Thomas- Car~ William Slatter. Vellum: one skin 131 X 6, no seal. Notes: - this is a copy examined with the original by Ja Creswicke and Fran Barber. The deed is in the beautiful handwriting of James Creswicke, the parish clerk of Sheffield, who was a lawyer; and Francis Barber would probably be his clerk. The original was " subscribed " by Henr Leadbetter and John Allott; so that there would be a duplicate subscribed by james Car. The surname Car is spelt indiscriminately throughout the deed, Car and Carr. Williarn Carr of Southey and patron of Darton married Mary daughter of Robert Marsh of Darton Hall; their son Sir George Carr was clerk of the Hanaper and secretary of state in Ireland; he was born in 1602 and died in 1662. He was buried in the Cathedral of