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William Robinson of York, Alderman, and William Robinson, his son, to Dorothy Daile of Clifton, widow, and John Daile, labourer, her son, a cottage in Clifton in the tenure of the lessees. Conson. £6 13s. 4d. Term 21 years. Rent. 8s. 8d. p.a. to be paid to William Robinson, sen. at his house on the Pavement, or if he should die, to his son, and suit of court and service at the manorial court of Clifton. The lessees were to do all necessary repairs, set thorn hedges, and plant 4 ash trees and 4 ‘wilfes’ (Willows) each year.

William Robinson of Rocliffe, Esq., to Christopher Lyones of Clifton. A messuage and farmhold in Clifton, with a barn and cottage lately in the tenure of George Hart and now of Thomas Oliver, lands lately in the tenure of Thomas Oliver, lands lately in the tenure of Thomas Tipladie and 10 acres of land lately in the tenure of Charles Clerke and now of the said Christopher Lyones. Term. 7 years. Rent £19. 5s p.a. to be paid at the lessor’s house in Rocliff. The lessee was to maintain the premises, main timber excepted, and to plant thorn hedges and 10 ashes and 10 willows yearly. He was to do suit and service at the court of William Robinson for the manor of Clifton, to help and lead with his draught and wains when required, to grind his corn at the lessor’s mill and not to convert any land to tillage or commit waste. Signed. (with a mark) and sealed by Christopher Lyones.

Sir William Robinson to John Spence of Gilligate, yeoman. The close called Hobthrush Bedds in the tenure of the said John Spence. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches and pay all assessments except those granted by Act of Parliament. He was not to plough the land without written consent. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Spence.

Sir William Robinson of Rocliffe, Bart., to John Rummans of York, innkeeper, a close called Inge ends divided into 3 parts, lately in the possession of William Dale. Term. 14 years. Rent £29 p.a. During the first 5 years, £1 p.a. was to be allowed to the lessee by Sir Wm. Robinson. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches, and was not to plough any of the land during the term. He was to be exempt from payment of all dues. Endorsed. The lessee was to be allowed £5 p.a. for 2 years for laying 200 loads of manure on the land. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Romans.

Robert Jeeb of York, baker, to William Robinson, Bart, in £100, for performance of covenants in a lease of the same date. Signed and sealed by Robt. Jeeb.

Sir William Robinson, Bart., and Alderman of York, to Richard Harland, of York, innholder, 3 closes called Taylor’s farm and Heathers Close adjoining the Redd House or Milne Crooks on the N. and 1 close adjoining the R. Foss on the E. in the township of Clifton and in the tenure of the said Ric. Harland. Term. 21 years. Rent. £6 5s p.a. The lessee was to plough the land for 3 years only and to convert it all to meadow or pasture for the last 4 years. He was to pay all dues to the Church, the poor or the Constable, and the lessor all those payable to the king. Paper. Signed and sealed by R. Harland.

Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart., to William Jackson of Bowtham in the suburbs of York, Gent. A messuage in the occupation of John Summers, and 2 gardens and a croft on the backside of the messuage. Term. 21 years. Rent. 46s p.a. The lessee was not to fell any trees or convert the croft to tillage without written consent. He was to allow John Summers and Avice, his wife to occupy the messuage and gardens for the term of their lives. Sir Wm Robinson was to pay assessments imposed by Act of Parliament, except glass window money. Paper. Signed and sealed by Will Jackson.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson Esq., his sone and heir, to John Marsden, of Clifton, blacksmith, a messuage lately in the tenure of Michael Heblethwait with 2 crofts adjoining containing 1½ acres, Foss Field Close containing 9 acres, in the tenure of the said John Marsden, and Tann Close containing, 8 acres, in the tenure of John Askam of York, furrier. Term 21 years. Rent. £20 10s p.a. for the first 7 years. £20 10s p.a. for the last 14 years. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut timber. He was to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of his lease or pay £5 p.a for every acre tilled. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Marsden.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to George Stephenson of Clifton, yeoman, a messuage and barn in the tenure of the Said Geo. Stephenson, together with a croft and garden; a cottage adjoining Wm Woodward’s house with a croft on the backside containing ½ an acre, also in Geo. Stephenson’s possession; 2 closes at the W. end of Clifton near the Ouse, called Old House Garths or Banck Garths, containing 4 acres; 1½ acres of meadow in Clifton Ings, and 3 closes called the Moore Broats containing 9 acres. Term 21 years. Rent. £21 p.a. The lessee was to repair the premises and not to fell timber, nor plough the land without written consent, under penalty of forfeiting £5 p.a for every acre ploughed. Paper. Signed and sealed by Geo. Stephenson.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Jane Whittington of Clifton, widow, and John Renton of Clifton, yeoman. A messuage with a garth and croft, the pasture called Leaguer Close containing 3 acres, and half of the close of meadow called the Hungrells containing 4 acres, formerly in the tenure of Anne Hunter, spinster, and called Hunters Farm, and now in the tenure of the lessees; and the cottage in which Jane Whittington had lived for 30 years, with a garth, and also a croft at the back of Wm Woodard’s house, now in the possession of Jane Whittington and John Renton, and containing 1½ acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 13s 4d. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/106. Paper. Signed and sealed by Jane Whittington (with a mark) and John Renton.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Mathew Ryther without Monk Barr, yeoman. A barn recently erected in Bootham at the upper end of Chappell Close and adjoining the highway; and 4 closes containing 16 acres, formerly in the tenure of Chas. Crosby of York, glazier, dec.d then of Francis Wynne of York, innholder, dec.d and now of the said Mathew Ryther. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/106. Paper. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Mathew Ryther.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Armistead of York, baker, 2 closes called Gallows Closes in the possession of the said John Armistead, situated on the W. side of the lane near the forest gate leading to the Forest of Guatrey. Term. 21 years. Rent. £11. The lessee was to maintain the hedges, ditches and fences, not to fell any trees without permission, and to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of the lease or pay £5 p.a. for every acre under tillage. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson of Newbye upon Swale, Kt., to Philip Eshe of York, Gent. Coverley Farm and Town End Farm, with a messuage, tenement and barn and a messuage formerly occupied by Henry Wood, deceased; Coates Close, Moore Close and Geldart Garth; and 4 closed called Bardike Closes in Newbiggin n the suburbs of York. Term. 21 years. Rent. £45. 13s 4d. p.a. The lessee was to maintain the property, except great timber, and to plant 10 ashes and 10 ‘wilfes’ yearly. He was not to cut timber except for repair of the premises. Endorsed. It was agreed between the parties that if Sir William Robinson wished to exchange any ground with Philip Eshe, William Gooderick, Thomas Goodaile and John Burton were to apportion it. Seal missing.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Houllgate of Clifton, gardener, a messuage in the possession of the said John Houllgate, with 2 little gardens containing 2½ acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut any timber, except for fencing, without written consent. 3 years before the end of the lease he was to convert the land to meadow or pasture or forfeit £5 p.a. for every acre still in tillage. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Ric. Farrer. Term. 21 years. Rent £4 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Gibson. Term 21 years. Rent. £12 10s p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Francis Goodrick of Clifton, yeoman, Shaffton Closes divided into 2 parts, adjoining the Forest of Gautry and containing 14 acres of meadow or pasture and another close of arable, meadow or pasture called Bull Butts containing 2 acres, both in the tenure of the said Francis Goodrick; and another close called Foss Field, lately in the possession of Ric. Harland of York, innholder, and now of Francis Goodrick, and containing 9 acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £23 2s p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/110. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson to Mr Geo Gibson of York innholder. A messuage with an adjacent croft containing ½ acre; a close in 2 divisions called Fox Closes being part of the socars, or (Soacars) and containing 4 acres; another close containing 6 acres called the Seaven Lease, adjoining the Cross Fence which divides the common and the Forest of Gaulters; 2 acres of meadow or pasture in Foss Field and another close in 2 divisions called Gallowbroatt Close containing 15 acres, lately in the possession of Luke Goodall and now of the George Gibson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £27 4s p.a. Proviso as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper.

Sir William Robinson to Mr George Barnatt, draper, and John Winn, hosier, both of York, gentlemen. Tyle House Close, in 4 divisions, containing 10 acres of meadow or pasture, adjoining the S. side of the town of Clifton and at the W. end thereof, lately in the tenure of Wm Lockwood but now of the said Geo Barnatt and John Winn. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. The lessees were to maintain the premises and not to fell timber. They were to convert the land to meadow or pasture 5 years before the end of the lease or pay £5 p.a. for every acre under tillage. Paper. Signed and sealed by Geo Barnatt and Jno. Wynn.

Sir William Robinson to Thos. Mellor of York, Gent. The Great Close, now in 4 divisions, containing 27 acres of meadow or pasture, adjoining Clifton Ings on the W. and the highway on the N.E. called Ings Ends, formerly in the possession of Goodall, lately of Mr Sam.l Waugh and now of the said Thos. Mellor. Term: 21 years. Rent. £27 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/115. Paper. Signed and sealed by Thos. Mellor.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Mellor. A house with an adjoining garden and croft containing 1 rood of land, now in the tenure of the said Thos Mellor. Term. 21 years. Rent. £2 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut timber. He was to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of his lease, under penalty of £5. Paper. Signed and sealed by Thos. Mellor.

Sir William Robinson, to John Edwards, the house and garth now inhabited by the lessee and Carter and Milbourne garth and crofts. Term. 7 years. Rent. £6 13s 4d. and 16s per acre for meadow in Clifton Innggs. The lessee was bound in £40 to acquit Sir William Robinson of all assessments. Signed by Jo Edwards. Paper.

Philip Esh of York, innholder, to William Robinson, Kt, in £100, for performance of covenants, as in CLY/1/16/11. Signed and sealed. By Philip Eshe. Paper.

Sir William Robinson of Rocliff, Kt. to Henry Atkinson of York, barber, Gawle Close and a paddock in Rocliffe, lately in the tenure of Robert Goodrick, and Margery Close and Pepper Milne Close in Clifton in the tenure of the lessor. Term. 21 years. Rent. £16 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the hedges, fences and ditches, and was to be exempt from the payment of all tithes and assessments except church and poor dues. Endorsed the lessee’s covenant to pay 40s for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of the term. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Henry Atkinson.

Henry Atkinson to William Robinson, in £32, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/14. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Henry Atkinson.

Sir William Robinson to Roger Chambers of York, butcher, relating to Gallobroat Close in Clifton in the present occupation of the lessor. Term 21 years. Rent £12. p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises, pay 40s. for every acre ploughed within 7 years of the end of the lease, and be exempt from all tithes due to William Robinson and all assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by Roger Chambers.

Roger Chambers and William Pannitt of Overtone, yeoman, to William Robinson, in £30, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/16. Signed and sealed by Roger Chambers and Wm. Pannett.

Sir Wm Robinson to Elizabeth Foster of Stonegate, York, widow. Relating to Wettland Close and the Lyttle Layre Close in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches, and to pay 40s p.a. for every acre ploughed in the last 7 years of her lease. She was to be exempt from all assessments except those for the church and poor. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Eliz. Foster.

Elizabeth Foster and Robert Harryson of York, innholder, to William Robinson in £28, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/18. Signed and sealed by Elizabeth Foster (with a mark) and Robert Harrison.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, his son, to Francis Lund of York, miller, relating to the windmill called Ladie Milne, in Clifton an acre of arable land lately in the tenure of Robert Wilson and another windmill lately in the tenure of Margery Weddell. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4.6s.8d. p.a. to be paid at Robinsons house on the Pavement. The lessee was to have two (? Omission) of the first year’s rent for buying 2 pairs of millstones and towards the repair of the mills; and to do suit and service at the courts of Roclif and Clifton. He was to grind the lessors corn before that of others at the customary rates. Endorsed Covenant of Francis Lund to deliver to the lessors at the termination of his lease, 3 doz. ‘milne picks’ (pointed or edged hammers used for dressing millstones), 2 iron gavelocks (crowbars or levers), 2 stone ‘chissills’, and all ‘saile clothes’, ropes and other implements, arks (large wooden bins for storing meal and necessaries belonging to windmills. Seal missing. Signed with a mark by Francis Lund. Attached is a bond of Francis Lund, miller, John Hawkins, tailor, and William Nolson, husbandman, in £40 for performance of covenants, and a bond dated 10 December 1615, of Richard Wilson and George Wilson, carpenters, in £40, as sureties for Francis Lund’s performance of covenants.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Goodale the elder, of Clifton, husbandman, Gallowe Broate Close in Clifton in the tenure of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £13 p.a. Thomas Goodale was to maintain the hedges and ditches, pay all assessments except tithe, and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the lease. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Thomas Goodaile.

Thomas Goodale, sen., and Thomas Goodale, jun., of Clifton, husbandmen, to William Robinson, in £26. For performance of covenants as in CLY/1/20. Signed and sealed by Thomas Goodaile, sen. (with a mark) and Thomas Goodayle, jun.

Sir William Robinson to Robert Harrison of York, innholder. Relating to Wetland Close and Garbert Close in Clifton in the tenure of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent £15 p.a. The lessee was to repair the hedges, ditches and fences, and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of the lease. He was to be exempt from payment of all tithes, etc. except church and poor dues. Signed and sealed by Robt Harrison.

Robert Harrison of York, innholder, and William Moore of York, currier, to William Robinson, in £30, for performance of covenants as above, CLY/1/16/22. Signed and sealed by Robt. Harrison and Wm. Moore.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Johnson and Thomas Goodale, sen. of Clifton, husbandmen, the Upper Bottomes and Nether Bottomes of land being the street furlongs in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £56 p.a. The lessees were to maintain the hedges, ditches, and fences, and pay all tithes and assessments. For the last 7 years of the lease they were not to plough or sow the land. Signed (with marks) and sealed by Thos Johnson and Thos. Goodaile.

Sir William Robinson to William Moore of York, currier, the two new closes and Seven Leyes Close in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Wm. Moore. Term 21 years. Rent. £22 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the premises and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of his lease. He was to be exempt from payments of tithes due to Wm Robinson, and all assessments except church and poor dues. Signed and sealed by Wm Moore.

Sir William Robinson to Edward Sampson of York, butcher, two closes in Clifton called Wilson’s closes, in the tenure of Wm. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £22 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and pay 40s. for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of the lease. He was to be exempt from all dues except those assessed for the church and poor. Signed. (with a mark) and sealed by Edward Sampson.

Edward Sampson, and Thomas Staveley, pewterer, both of York, to Wm Robinson in £44, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/27. Signed by Thos. Stable, and (with a mark) Edw. Sampson.

Sir William Robinson, to Thomas Woodworth, Richard Allen, Ralph Oliver, Thomas Wells, Richard Browne and Peter Woodworth of Clifton, husbandman. The enclosed lands called the Tofts and Reddlands in Clifton, in the tenure of Sir Wm. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £30. The lessees were to maintain the premises, not to plough or sow the land in the last 7 years of the term, and to pay all taxes. Signed (with marks) and sealed by all the lessees.

Sir William Robinson to John Bake of York, tailor, The Hither Seven Leas Close in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £5 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the hedged, fences and ditches, and to pay 40s. fro every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of his lease. He was to be exempt from payment of all tithes etc. except constable’s church and poor rates. Signed and sealed. By John Bayocke. Rent £23 p.a.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, his second son, to Thomas Roger of Clifton, wheelwright. A cottage, croft and garden in Clifton in the tenure of the said Thomas Roger and lately of William Mayson, and 2 acres of land in the tenure of Thomas Roger. Term. 21 years. Rent. 9s. p.a. Endorsed. Covenant of Thomas Roger to do gardening and other necessary work at the manor of Roclif as other tenants did for an ordinary wage. Signed, (seal missing) by Thomas Roger.

Sir William Robinson to John Fawcett of York, shoemaker, 13 acres of land in Fos Field in Clifton, from the Seven Leas Close to Mr. Asshes Flatt, in the tenure of the said John Fawcett. Term 21 years. Rent. £13 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and be exempt from all assessments except those levied by the Constable and for the church and poor. The lessee was to leave the land unploughed for the final 7 years. Signed and sealed by John Fawcett.

Sir William Robinson to Robert Britton of York, embroiderer. A house, garth and close, and 2 small closes adjoining the Horse Fayre, and the Tweene Street Close and 3 acres of land in the Hungrille, all being in the lordship of Clifton, and in the tenure of Robt. Britton. Term. 21 years. Rent £12 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and pay petty tithes and church dues, except the tithes due to Sir Wm Robinson. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Robt. Brittane.

William Turner, Robert Britton and Christopher Foster, to William Robinson, knight, in £56, for performance of covenants in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Wm Turner (with a mark), Robt. Brittane and Chris. Foster.

William Robinson, to William Turner of York, innholder. Lands in the Little Millfield, Clifton, beginning at Pilly Close and adjoining Jas Lumley’s new hedge, and in the present occupation of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £36 p.a. The lessee was to repair the premises, and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the term. He was to be quit of all tithes due to Wm Robinson and all assessments other than constables’, church and poor rates.

William Turner, to William Robinson in £72, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/33. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Wm Turner.

Sir William Robinson, to John Burton of Clifton, husbandman. 5 acres, 1 rood of land in the Bultynes, 3 acres 3 roods in Fosfield, 3 closes called Chappell Closes and a little garth in the tenure of the said John Burton. All the lands lay within Clifton lordship. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 5s p.a. John Burton was to repair the hedges and ditches. He was not to plough and sow the 3 closes unless he paid 40 s. per acre. Ploughed in any one year; and was to pay all tithes and Church dues; except the tithes due to the lessor. Agreement reached before the sealing o the deed, that the final half year’s rent should be allowed to John Burton let to Sir Wm Robinson the Milestone butts for 28s p.a. and 3 leas and a frontstead in Wm Goodricke’s backside for 37s. p.a.

John Burton to William Robinson, knight, in £20 10s. for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/35. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by John Burton.

Sir William Robinson, to James Lumley of Clifton, yeoman. A messuage in Clifton with a garth, orchard and croft in the tenure of the said Jas. Lumley, and the Tylehowse Close, the little house and garth on the hill top, 3 half acres of land in the Wranglandes, 5½ acres in the Little Mill Field adjoining the said messuage and Thickpenny garth hedge. Term. 21 years. The lessee was to maintain the premises, pay petty tithes, church dues and the poor rate and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the lease. Signed and sealed by Jas. Lumley.

James Lumley to William Robinson, in £46, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/37. Signed and sealed by Jas Lumley.

Sir William Robinson to Richard Allen of Clifton. A house and garth, 2 crofts and 2 acres in Foss Field in Clifton, in the tenure of Richard Allen. Term 21 years. Rent. £5 p.a. and all assessments. The lessee was to maintain the premises, and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years. He was to be exempt from all tithes due to Wm Robinson. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (seal missing) by Ric. Allen.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, Gent, his son, to James Howden of Clifton, miller. The newly built tenement in which the said James Howden dwelt, a backside and ½ acre of land in Clifton. Conson. 30s. Term. 21 years from the feast of St Martin in Winter, 1611. Rent. 30s p.a. to be paid at the lessor’s house on the Pavement. The lessee was to maintain the house and at the end of his lease to leave all doors, ‘chamber boardes’, locks, keys, glass, and other things which Wm. Robinson, sen. (interlined; or James Howden) set therein. He was to plant 6 young ashes, 6 willows and other ‘quicksettes’ in the hedgerows each year, and do suit and service at the court of William Robinson held for the manor of Roclife. Paper. Wafer seal. Attached is a bond of James Howden and Thomas Goodrick, Husbandman, to William Robinson, in £40, for performance of covenants.

Richard Allen and Thomas Wells, both of Clifton, yeomen, to Wm Robinson, in £20, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/39 Signed (with marks) and sealed by Richard Allen and Thomas Wells.

Sir William Robinson to Richard Browne of Clifton. A house, garth and close, and 1½ acres in Foss Field, in the tenure of the said Ric Browne. Term 21 years. Rent. £6 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Seal on tag. (No Signature).

Richard Browne and Ralph Oliver, both of Clifton, yeoman to Wm Robinson, in £20, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/41. Signed (with marks) and sealed by Ric. Brown and Ralph Oliver.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Hunter of Clifton. A house in Clifton with a garth and backside, ground called Marshall Butts and 2 acres on the Hungrells, in the tenure of Thos. Hunter. Term 21 years. Rent. £6. 14s 8d p.a. and all assessments. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (seal missing) by Thos Hunter.

Sir William Robinson to William Mann of York, innholder. St Ann Close in the tenure of the said Wm Mann. Term. 21 years. Rent. £8 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises, to pay 40s p.a. for every acre ploughed or sown during the last seven years of his lease, and to be exempt from all tithes and assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Wm Robinson.

Sir William Robinson to Ralph Oliver of Clifton, a house with a garth and croft and 2 acres of the Hungrells, in the tenure of the said Ralph Oliver. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4. 10s p.a. and all assessments. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (seal missing) by Ralph Oliver.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Wells of Clifton. A house, garth and croft and 1 acre in Foss Field all in the tenure of Thos. Wells. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4 p.a. and all assessments. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Signed, (with a mark) and sealed by Thos. Wells.

Sir William Robinson to Peter Woodwart of Clifton. A house, garth and close, and an acre of land in Fosse Field, all in the tenure of Peter Woodwart. Term. 21 years. Rent. £5 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Peter Woodwart.

William Robinson to Thomas Woodwart of Clifton. A house and garth with 2 acres in Foss Field in the tenure of Thos Woodwart. Term. 21 years. Rent. £ 10s p.a. and all assessments. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/39. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (seal missing) by Thos. Woodwart.

Thomas Woodwart and Peter Woodwart, both of Clifton, yeoman, to William Robinson, in £20 for performance of covenants in a deed of the same date. Signed (with marks) and sealed by Thos. Woodwart and Peter Woodwart.

William Robinson, Alderman to John Burton of Clifton, yeoman, a messuage, barn and lands in Clifton, in the tenure of the said John Burton. Conson. £20. Term. 21 years. Rent. £15 p.a. to be paid at William Robinson’s house on the Pavement. The lessee was to maintain the premises, plant hedges and also 10 ash trees and 10 willow trees each year, and do suit and service at the lessor’s manorial court for Clifton. He was to work with his draught as required. Signed and sealed by John Burton.

Sir William Robinson to John Carter of Clifton, yeoman. Ash tree Close adjoining the Forest of Maltese and 4 acres 3 roods of meadow or pasture called Leaflet, near the Pepper Mill, in the tenure of John Carter. Term. 21 years. Rent. £8 16s 6d p.a. and all assessments. John Carter was to maintain the hedges and ditches and not to plough the land during the last 7 years of his lease. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by John Carter.

John Carter to William Robinson, in £16, for performance of Covenants as in CLY/1/16/50.

Sir William Robinson to Christopher Sympsone of York, cordwainer. The 2 Short Favill Noakes in Foss Field, in the tenure of the said Chris Sympsone. Term. 21 years. Rent. £6 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the lease. He was to be exempt from tithes due to Wm Robinson and all assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by Chris. Simson.

Chris Simpson and Thomas Goodale of Clifton, yeoman, to Wm Robinson, in £20, for performance of covenants as CLY/1/16/52. Paper. Signed and Sealed by Chris Simpson.

Simon Webster and Philip Webster, both of Clifton, yeoman, to Wm Robinson, knight, in £60. For performance of covenants in a deed of the same date. Signed (with marks) by Simon Webster and Philip Webster.

Sir William Robinson to Anthony Midletone and Anthony Wilsone, of York, millers. The windmill called Ladie Mill and 1 acre approx. of land , in the present occupation of the lessees. Term. 12 years. Rent. £6 13s 4d. and all assessments. The lessees were to maintain the premises and be exempt from all tithes payable to Wm Robinson. Signed (with marks) and sealed by Anthony Midleton & Anthony Wilson.

Anthony Midleton, Anthony Wilson, James Browne and Thomas Atkinson to Wm Robinson of Rockcliffe, in £40. For performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/55. Signed (with marks) and sealed by the obligees.

Sir William Robinson to James Darke of York, cook. Easlrbridge (Yearsley Bridge?) Close, lately in the possession of Wm Robinson of York, baker, and now of the said Jas Darke. Term. 12 years. Rent. £4 10s p.a. The lessee was to maintain the close, to pay 40s p.a. for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of his lease, and to be exempt from all tithes and assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Jas Darke.

Sir William Robinson to John Adcock of Clifton. A house and garth, and a parcel of ground in the Hobthrushe Bed flat in Clifton, in the tenure of John Adcocke. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 10s p.a. The lessee was to maintain and repair the premises, and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of his term, but to use it as meadow or pasture. Signed, with a mark, and sealed (seal missing) by John Adcoke.

Sir William Robinson to Eliabeth Bates of Clifton. A house, a garth and a parcel of ground in the upper Hobthrushebed Flat in the lordship of Clifton, in the tenure of Eliz Bates. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 10s p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed with a mark and sealed (seal missing) by Eliz. Baytes.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, Gent., his son to William Goodricke of Clifton, husbandman. Relates to a messuage and 21½ acres of land in Clifton, lately in the tenure of John Graye and now of the said William Goodricke. Term. 10 years. Rent. £8 p.a. to be paid at William Robinson’s house on the Pavement. The lessee was to maintain the premises and plant 6 young ash trees and 6 willows each year and do suit and service at the manorial court of Roclife. He was not to plough up any more land than was then used for tillage without permission from the lessors. Paper. Signed and sealed (wafer seal) by William Goodricke. Attached. Bond of William Goodricke of Clifton and Robt Goodrick of Roclife, husbandman, in £100, for performance of covenants.

Sir William Robinson to George Emerson of Clifton, tailor, a house and garth, and a parcel of ground in the Short Wandhills in Clifton, in the tenure of the said George Emerson. Term 21 years. Rent £4. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed, with a mark, and sealed by Geo Emerson.

Sir William Robinson to William Gowthwaite of Clifton, a parcel of ground called Cweker Close and 1½ acres in the Double Dickes in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Wm Gowthwaite. Term 21 years. Rent £9. 10s p.a. The lessee was to maintain all hedges and ditches, and not to plough the land during the last 7 years to the lease. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Wm Robinson.

Sir William Robinson to Robert Masson of Clifton, smith, a house. A garth and 1 acre of land in Fos field in the Lower Flat and a parcel of ground in the Short Wandhills, all in the lordship of Clifton and in the tenure of the said Robt. Masson. Term. 21 years. Rent; £5 p.a. and any assessments. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed with a mark and sealed (seal missing) by Robt. Masson.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Mills of Clifton, smith, a house and garth and a parcel of ground in the upper Hobthrushbed Flat in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Thos Mills. Term 21 years. Rent £3 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed with a mark and sealed by Thos Mills.

Sir William Robinson to George Robinson of York, baker. A parcel of ground called Long Favill Nooke in Clifton in the tenure of the said Geo. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £9 p.a. The lessee was to maintain and repair the hedges and ditches. If he ploughed or sowed any of the land during the last 7 years of the lease, he was to pay 40s for each acre ploughed. He was to be free from all rates levied on the land except church and poor rates. Signed, with a mark, and sealed by Geo Robinson.

George Robinson, to William Robinson in £20, for the performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/64. Signed with a mark and sealed by Geo. Robinson.

Sir William Robinson to Elias Robsone of Clifton, a house and garth, 2 crofts, the Great Closes, the Outgang Gate Close and the Ing End Close and 3 acres in Fos Field in Clifton, all in the tenure of the said Elias Robsone. Term. 21 years. Rent. £24 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed with a mark and sealed by Elias Robsone.

Sir William Robinson to Richard Tayler of Clifton, basket-maker, a house and garth and 1 acre of land in Fos field in the Low Flat and a parcel of ground in the Short Wandhills in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Ric. Tayler. Term. 21 years. Rent £4 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed, with a mark, and sealed (seal missing) by Ric. Tayler.

Sir William Robinson to William Tayler of Clifton, basket maker, a house and garth and 1 acre of land in Fos. Field in the Low Flat and a parcel of ground in the Short Wandhills in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Wm. Tayler. Term 21 years. Rent. £3 14s. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/58. Signed with a mark and sealed (seal missing) by Wm Tayler.

Sir William Robinsone to John Backe and William Coultert of York, tailors, a parcel of ground called Sokers in Clifton, in the tenure of the lessees. Term. 21 years. Rent. £15 p.a. The lessees were to maintain the hedges and ditches, and to pay 40 s. for every acre they ploughed in the last 7 years of the lease. They were to be free from all assessments except the constable’s, and the church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by John Bayocke and Wm Coultert.

William Robinson, Alderman, to Thomas (Reins? Rewis?) of York, brickmaker. A cottage and 5½ acres of land in Clifton, lately in the tenure of William Dringe. Conson. £8. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3. 6s. 8d. p.a. The lessee was to plant 5 ash trees and 5 willows yearly and to grind his corn at the lessor’s mill. Signed, with a mark, and sealed (seal missing) by Thomas Reins.

John Backe and William Cowltart, tailors, to Wm Robinson, in £30. For performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/69. Signed and sealed by John Bayocke and Wm Coultart.

Sir William Robinson to John Edwardes of Clifton, carrier, a messuage and garth with Milburne garth and croft, Carter garth with a cottage in the tenure of widow Hodgeson and 9 acres of meadow in the Ings, all in the lordship of Clifton and in the tenure of the said John Edwardes. Term. 21 years. Rent. £16 p.a. The lessee was to maintain and repair the premises, and to pay 40s for every acre ploughed in the last 7 years of the lease. Signed and sealed by John Edwards.

Sir William Robinson to Francis Gill of Rainton, Co. York, mason, Fermery Close in the lordship of Newby, in the tenure of the said Francis Gill. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 6s 8d p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the hedges, ditches and fences and pay 40s for every acre ploughed during the final 7 years. He was to be exempt from the payment of all dues. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Fra. Gill.

Sir William Robinson to William Brigham of York, barber. St Anne’s Close near the Horsefaire in the Lordship of Clifton, in the tenure of the said Wm Brigham. Term. 21 years. Rent. £7 10s p.a. The lessee was to maintain all hedges and ditches, and not to plough the land in the last 7 years of his lease or to pay 40s for every acre so ploughed. He was to be exempt from all payments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by Wm Brigham.

Sir William Robinson to John Davy of York, miller. 2 closes of ground called Huntington butts in the lordship of Clifton, lately in the possession of Robt. Harrison, but not in the tenure of the said John Davy. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 10s pa. The lessee was to maintain all hedges and ditches and not to plough the land, or pay 40 s for every acre ploughed, in the final 7 years of the lease. He was to be exempt from all payments except the constable’s assessment for the poor and church rates. Signed with a mark and sealed by John Davy.

Sir William Robinson to Michael Cooke of York, innholder. A parcel of ground called the Redlands, adjoining Clifton Ings and in the tenure of the said Michael Cooke. Term. 21 years. Rent £10 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of the lease, or to pay 40s for every acre so ploughed. Signed with a mark and sealed by Michael Cooke.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Goodayle, sen. of Clifton, yeoman. Bilbowe farm in the lordship of Clifton, in the tenure of the said Thos. Goodayle. Term. 21 years. Rent. £22 15s. p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/75. Signed with a mark and sealed by Thos. Goodayle.

Sir William Robinson to Chris Hartnes of Clifton, joiner. A house and garth in Clifton called the cross Keyes, lately in the possession of John Allanson, and now in the tenure of the said Chris Hartnes. Term. 21 years. Rent. 40s p.a. The lessee was to repair the house as necessary. Signed with mark and sealed by Chris. Hartnes.

Sir William Robinson to Nicholas Rogers innholder, and John Hudson, yeoman, both of York, 13 acres of land in Fos field, Clifton, from the Seaven Leays Close to Mr Eshe’s Flat, in the tenure of the said lessees. Term 12 years. Rent. £10 p.a. The lessees were to repair the premises, and not to plough the land during the last 7 years of the lease, or to pay 40s. for every acre so ploughed. They were to be exempt from all payments excepts church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by Nicholas Rogers.

Nicholas Rogers, and John Hudson, to Sir William Robinson, in £20. For the performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/78. Signed and sealed by Nich Rogers and (with a mark) by John Hudson.

William Robinson, Alderman, to Ralph Reynolds of Clifton, yeoman. A messuage and farmhold with a barn and lands in Clifton in the tenure of William Windle. Conson. £12. Term. 12 years. Rent £20 p.a., to be paid at the lessor’s house in York or at his manor house in Rockliffe. The lessee was to maintain the premises with the exception of main timber, to plant thorn hedges and 10 young ash trees and 10 willows yearly, and to do suit and service to the lessor at his manor court of Clifton. He was not to convert any of the meadowland to tillage without permission, and was to lead and help William Robinson with his draught and wains when asked. He was not to cut any wood except for repairing fences, and was to grind his corn at William Robinson’s mill belonging to the manor of Clifton. Signed and sealed by Ralph Reynolds. Attached: Bond, of Ralph Reynolds and John Penrose of Wheldrake, yeoman, in £60, for performance of covenants.

William Moore or York, currier and Robert Harrison, innholder, to Sir Wm Robinson, in £40 for performance of covenants in a lease of the same date. Signed and sealed by Wm Moore and Robt. Harrison.

Humphrey Harwood of York, Gent, to Metcalf Robinson of Rocliffe, esq. in £120. For performance of covenants by the said Humphrey Harwood and Eliz. his wife, as in a deed for the same date. Paper. Signed and sealed by Humphrey Harwood.

Robert Gardener of York, coachmaker, to Metcalf Robinson in £100. For performance of covenants in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Robt. Gardner.