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From King James I. First is to Richard Wilboore, relating to a barn and 7½ acres if arable land in Doncaster, lately in the tenure of Thomas Fang and now of Robert Fang, and formerly belonging to St. Nicholas’s chantry in Doncaster. Term. 40 years. Rent. 25s p.a. and 9s 4d, part of the 16s payable for the provision of a sheep for the hospital. The second is to James Mudd, relating to a close near Foss Milnes in Clifton, formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey and now in the tenure of William Binkes. Term. 40 years. Rent. 10s p.a. and 6s. 8d for the provision of the said sheep. Reservation of great timber, mines and quarries to the crown. The lessees were to maintain and repair the premises and were allowed sufficient house-boote, hedge-boote, fire-boote, plough-boote and cart-boote. If the rents were 40 days in arrears, the lessees were to pay a fine of 18s. Conson. £17 10s. Seal. Missing. (Latin)

John Sandwith, eldest son and heir of Henry Sandwith, the eldest son and heir of Thomas Sandwith late of St Marygate, Gent, deceased and Francis Sandwith of Abbyford, Gent, to Humphrey Harwood of York. The frontstead, toft or site of a messuage, a garth and 2 gardens in the parish of St Olave, at the north east end of St Marygate near Bowtham, a parcel of ground adjoining the toft and formerly part thereof, in the tenure of William Hodgson, a house ‘rometh’ and sometimes a parlour adjoining the messuage and in the tenure of Helenor Mennell, a large orchard between the Almery Garth on the north and the gardens of St Marygate on the south in the tenure of the said Thomas Sandwith; another frontstead, toft or site of a burgage near Botham between the said frontstead at the end of St Marygate on the south east and the lands formerly of Thomas Jackson of York, Alderman, deceased towards the west and south and the house of Anne Beane, widow, towards the north and east lately in the occupation of William Hodgson. Another frontstead, toft or site of a great messuage and a garden between the land of John Wilkinson towards the east and the site of a house lately in the tenure of Stephen Smith on the west the fronsteads, tofts or sites of 6 houses in St Marygate, lately in the several tenures of John Bowling, sen. Thomas Stockwell, James Jackson, Edward Harker, John Bowling, jun. and Thomas Thorpe; one garden lying on the backside of those frontsteads, lately in the tenure of Robert Lovell; another frontstead, toft of site of a great messuage with the site of 3 stables and 1 orchard, between the said 6 frontsteads on the east and a frontstead or toft sometime in the tenure of John Hicks on the west, another messuage not yet built with an orchard adjacent, between the frontstead or toft, lately the lands of Edward Sands, deceased on the west and the lands lately of Percival Crawforthe, deceased on the east; the site where the house of John Beane and Anne, his wife, formerly stood, a garden adjoining the same, situated in St Marygate, and a parcel of meadow in Clifton to the river Ouse. Formerly in the tenure of William Drewe, deceased, containing 1 acre, commonly called Sandwithe Acre, which formerly belonged to St Mary’s Abbey. Conson. £160. Seisin was delivered the same date. Paper. 332 sheets, the last partially torn.

Humphrey Harwood of York, gent, to Metcalfe Robinson of Rawcliffe, Esq; 1 acre of meadow in Clifton called Sandwith’s acre near the Tyle Pitts and water sewer leading from Clifton to the river Ouse, in the tenure of the said Humphrey Harwood and formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey. Conson. £60. Humphrey Harwood and Elizabth his wife, were to make further assurances of the title within 7 years, provided they were not required to travel more than 10 miles. Signed and sealed by Humphrey Harward. Endorsed Witnesses to livery of seisin.

Mathew Cartwright of York, mercer, to Leonard Wilberfosse of York, tanner, in £90, for performance of covenants made by Mathew Cartwright and Bettris, his wife, in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Mathew Cartwright.

Thomas Raynes, Lord Mayor, and the Commonalty of York, to Thomas Harrison of York, Gent. A capital messuage lately erected in Mynt Yard, in the tenure of the said Thomas. Harrison. (see also M31.152). Term. 21 years. Rent. £32 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises, except the main timber. He was not to refuse to pay an assessments on the excuse that the house was outside the City’s jurisdiction. Signed and sealed by Thomas Raynes, Mayor. Attached. Schedule of goods belonging to the house.

Signed and sealed by Thomas Harrison. Also attached is a schedule of goods belonging to the house, and a bond of Thomas Harrison for £100, for performance of covenants.

Elizabeth Fothergill of York, widow, Thomas Goodall of Clifton, Gent and Mary, his wife, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart. A close called Tyle House Hole with two adjacent tofts, crofts or garths in Clifton, in the tenure of William Lockwood. Conson: £85. Signed and sealed by Elizabeth Fothergill, Thomas Goodall and Mary Goodall.

Thomas Goodall to Sir William Robinson, in £280, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/15/15 above. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Thomas Woodall.

Samuel Smith of York, marriner, to Sir William Robinson of York, Kt. One sixteenth part of the pink (sailing vessel especially with narrow stern) called 'The Vine' of York, of the burden of 70 tons, now at Hull, and of which Samuel Smith was master, and one sixteenth of its appurtenances. Conson. £36.10s. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Samuel Smith.

Francis Clarke of York, Master and Mariner, to Sir William Robinson of York, Bart. One eighth of the pink called 'The Concord' of York, 190 tons, now in the river Hull and one eighth of the appurtenances. Conson. £237. 10s. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Francis Clarke.

Tobias Jenkins, Lord Mayor, and the Commonalty of York, to Sir William Robinson, Bart, the capital messuage lately erected in Mint Yard, in the tenure of Thomas Harrison. (see also CLY/1/15/13). Term. 21 years. Rent. £32 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises except the main timber. Signed and sealed by T. Jenkins, Mayor. Endorsed. Lease of Blake Street House. William. Robinson covenanted to expend £100 on the said house and at the end of his lease to leave all locks and bolts on the outer doors, 2 dressers in the kitchen, all racks and other shelves around the kitchen chimney and 2 iron cranes there and an oak dresser in the back kitchen.

Between Thomas Robinson of Allerthorpe, Esq, and William Robinson, his brother, and William Robinson, jun., by Rowland Wandesford. Thomas Robinson was to convey all his lands except those in Swainby and York to himself for life, with remainder to his first son and the heirs of his body and so to each successive son, with remainder to William his brother, for life, remainder to William the latter’s son and the heirs of his body, remainder to each successive son of William the father, and the heirs of his body. Remainder according to old Alderman Robinson’s will except that Lady Harrison was to have the premises before Christopher Robinson. Provisio that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises for 3 lives or 28 years. Thomas Robinson was to lease Swainby in trust for any term he wished to commence after. After the lease it was to remain to him and the heirs of his body with the remainder to his brother and remainders over according to their father’s will with the aforesaid alteration. A feoffment or to dispose of Swainby at his pleasure. The lands in York were to be settled upon Thomas Robinson for life and so to Mr Harrison in fee. William Robinson was to pay his brother £200 on the sealing of the indentures and £500 more at Michaelmas. Thomas Robinson was to give William a £1000 bond for repayment of the £700 within 6 months after the birth of his (Thomas’s) first son. Paper. 2 pages.

Arthur, Lord Viscount Irwin in the Kingdom of Scotland to Sir William Robinson of Newby Bart, Abbot Mill Dam on the Foss, on the east side of the highway from York to Earsley Bridge, and the ground called Abbot Mill Dam Bank near the Foss, extending from the stone bridge near the dam northward to a close in the possession of Isaac Johnson of York, baker; and the ground called the Windmill Hill opposite the dam on the west side of the said land and adjoining a close belonging to William Robinson and in the tenure of Thomas Hawton, innholder. Term. 21 years. Rent. 12s. p.a. Endorsed not executed. Paper.

Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart, and Metcalfe Robinson, Esq, his son and heir, to George Farrer of Gillygate, miller, the Windmill and Mill Hill at the lower end of the lane leading from Burton Stone in Clifton to the Horse Fair and all appurtenances including the sails, ‘Salewands,’ sailyards, millstones, cables, ropes, picks, hoppers and chests. Conson. £30. Rent. 3s 4d p.a. Endorsed Lease and Release of the Lady Mill. Signed and sealed by George Farrer.

Thomas Robinson was to convey to William Robinson, his brother and William Robinson, jnr. Relates to the manors of Newby, Swaineby, Allathorpe, Awdfield and Cundall near Thorneton Briggs, and his messuage and lands in Raynton and Norton, before Christmas next. All except Swaineby were to be held to the use of Thomas Robinson and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to William Robinson, sen. and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to Francis Harrison, widow of Robert Harrison, Alderman and sister of Thomas Robinson, and the heirs of her body, remainder to Christopher Robinson of York, merchant, for life, remainder to William Robinson, his son, and the heirs male of his body begotten, or in default thereof, to the heirs male of the said Christopher, remainder to William Robinson of London, brother of the said Christopher and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to the right heirs of William Robinson, Alderman, late of York, father of the said Thomas and William Robinson. Proviso that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises (as above). Conson. £200 already paid a further £500, as agreed above. Marginal note: engrossed according to this draft. Paper. 24 pages.

William Robinson of York, alderman, and William Robinson, esq., his son, to Dame Frances Harrison of York, widow, and Thomas Harrison, esq, her son. The manors of Allerthorpe and Swaynebye, formerly belonging to William Robinson, alderman, deceased, father of the said William Robinson, the father, and Thomas Robinson of Allerthorpe, esq. deceased, son of the said Alderman Robinson, deceased. Made in performance of an agreement date 27 Mar. 1626. Signed and sealed by Frances Harrison and Thomas Harrison.

Relating to charters granted to St. Mary’s Abbey, York. 88 foolscap sheets, two of which are badly torn. Final pages are wanting. Confirming to the tenants, inhabitants and residents of his high court of St Mary’s the liberties, privileges and immunities which they enjoyed by the grants of William Rufus, Henry II, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII, in as large and ample manner as when these possessions belonged to the Abbot of St. Mary’s (Drake, Eboracum’, p.599).

Robert, Earl of Somerset, knight, Laurence Whitaker, esq. and Henry Price, Gent., to Anthony Wagstaffe, citizen and mercer of London, the following fee farms as granted to Laurence Whitaker and Henry Price by Letters Patent, 21 Aug, 18 James I. (1620). Relates to land in the Clifon area, Hessay, Netherpopleton, Knapton, Brompton, Monckton and Overpopleton. Conson. £1933. Endorsed. 'For Sir Wm Robinson'. Paper. 20 foolscap sheets.

Sir William Ingram of York, knight, to John Ibson of York, gent, Thomas Ibson, his son, and John Singleton of York, the messuage called Ulleskelfe House in the Minster Garth, leased to him by Thomas Paske, D.D. prebendary of the prebend of Ulleskelfe, 7 Nov. 1638, for the lives of the said Sir William Ingram, Dame Katherine, his wife, and Arthur Ingram his son. Sir William Ingram had leased the messuage for the remainder of his term to Sir William Belt of York, knight, by a deed dated 1 Jan 1638/9. He covenanted to acquit the assignees from payment of tithes and dues and from any waste or loss arising from failure to repair the premises. Proviso that this assignment should be null and void on payment of 1s. by Sir William Ingram to the assignees. Endorsed Certificate of William Belt’s attornment by payment of 12d. Signed and sealed by W. Ingram.

Probate Copy of Will of Winifred, Viscountess Brouncker, desiring burial nest to her husband, the late Viscount Brouncker, in Christ Church, Oxford. A marble stone was to be placed on their graves, and white marble statues with the motto ‘We shall rise againe’ set in the wall. Bequeathing all her land to her son William, Viscount Brouncker; £200 to her executors for her funeral expenses; £40 to be distributed to the poor in Oxford at her burial; £5 each to Edward and Henry Leigh, her brothers; £10 each to Lady Milleson, Mrs Vanenden, Mrs Susan Addams and Colonel Wm. Winter and £20 to Mr Ric. Line; a ring worth £5 in money to Mrs Wye for her long and faithful service; 40s and a mourning garment to every servant with her at the time of her death. 2s a week for life to her sisters Elizabeth and Frances Brouncker; £100 to her eldest son, William Viscount Brouncker, to dispose of according to her instructions; her household goods to be valued and divided equally among William, Henry and Elizabeth, her children; half of the money due to her by her husband’s will from the late King as well as for the issues of jurors, to her son William, Viscount Brouncker another quarter to her son Henry. Appointment of her nephew and two sons as executors. Witnesses: Fran Huncker, Eliza Mason, Francis Fox. Probate was granted, 13 Aug 1649. Seal. (fragment only) on tag.

Isabel Wilson and Mary Wilson, her daughter, to Sir William Robinson of Roackliffe, Kt. An acre of land on the double dikes in Clifton. Conson. £13. Term. 21 years. Rent. Nil. The lessors bound themselves in £40 to make further assurances etc. Paper. Wafer seals.

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 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Robinson, Alderman, to John Olyver of Clifton, son of John Oliver, yeoman, and Isabel Proctor of Rockliffe, Spinster, his intended wife, a house and lands in Clifton, lately in the tenure of Hugh Watson. Term: 15 years. Rent. 3s.4d. p.a. to be paid to William Robinson at his house in York or at his manor house of Rockliffe. The lessees were to do all repairs, great timber excepted, to plant hedges and 4 young ash trees and 4 willows yearly, and to do suit and service at the manorial court. John Olyver was to lead other tenants’ ….. (illegible) with his draught or wain when requested, not to commit waste to pay all assessments and to grind his corn at William Robinson’s mills in Clifton. Signed and sealed by John Oliver.

Of Robert Watson, clerk, to the prebend of Strensall, following the death of Master Willam Bulleyn, clerk. Given in the Chapter House of the Cathedral of York. Certified as a true copy by John Ranson, Public Notary, and Registrar. (Latin)

Geoffrey Morley, M.A., Prebendary of the Prebend of Strensall, to George Readman, Esq. The prebend of Strensall, with all lands and tenements, the mansion house within the cathedral close, the meadows called Hurtebucke in Roclif or Clifton Ings. and the …… of the vicarages of Strensall and Osbaldwick, excepting only the spiritual jurisdiction and all oak trees and other young trees. Term 21 years. Rent £80 p.a. to be paid in two instalments at Haxey’s tomb in the Cathedral. The lessee was to have sufficient housebote, haybote, hedgebote, ploughbote, carbote, and firebote in the premises, not to commit waste, to maintain fences make all payments due to the Queen, and repair the manor house at Strensall as necessary. (Husbote – the right to obtain more substantial wood for housebuilding, Haybote – the right to remove wood from common land to erect/maintain fences, Ploughbote – the right to obtain wood for making or repairing ploughs, Firebote – the right to obtain 'underwood' for fuel, Turbary – the right to dig peat or turf for use as fuel in a commoner’s dwelling). Signed and sealed by Geoffrey Morley, prebendary. Attached. Ratifications by the Archbishop and Dean (in Latin) with their seals affixed.

George Redmayne of Barwick, Co., Lancaster, Esq., to Richard Myche, L.L.D., the remainder of a term of 21 years in the prebend of Strensall, as in CLY/1/2/2. The premises were free from all charges except a lease of the tithe of Moreston, part of the premises granted to Mr Dakins, Esq. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by George Redmayn.

The Right Honorable Thomas Wharton, Burgess, to John Wilkinson, of York, fishmonger. The mansion house of the prebendary at Strensall with appurtenances, a close called Conygarths, another called the Sall yng, the Pudding Parke with a house called the Mylk House; a close called the Riddings, a wood called the Spryng with Coot Garths adjoining, Raly Close, Bull Close and Bull Yngs, the Tythe Yngs of Strensall, in the tenure of Christopher Charleton, and all the tythes of corn and hay from lands in Strensall and Towthorp belonging to the said prebend. Term 40 years. Consideration £60. Rent £28 2s per annum. The lesse was to maintain and repair the premises except the great timbers which Lord Wharton convenanted to provide. He was to have sufficient hedgebote of all woods except ash and oak; and to allow Wm Wilson and his wife to hold the Mylk House and Pudding Park for life, at an annual rent of 10s 4d. to be paid to the said John Wilkinson.

Sir Christopher Danby of Newpark, Co. York, Kt., to Anne Love of Clifton, widow. 20 acres of arable land and meadow which William Love, her late husband, farmed, and a little close at the west end of Clifton. Term: the lives of Christopher Danby or Anne Love. Rent. 30s 8d: 26s 8d to Christopher Danby and 4s to Sir Nicholas Fairfax of Gylling, as free farm or quit rent. Anne Love was to maintain all fences and ditches. Signed and sealed by Christopher Danby. Endprsed. Hildyards Lands.

Robert Reynolde of Clyfton, husbandman, and Lancelot Holme of York, mercer, to William Hildyard, Esq, and William Key, both of York; and the heirs of William Hildyard, Esq, and William Key, both of York; and the heirs of William Hildyard, 20 acres of arable land and meadow in Clifton Fields, a toft, a small close at the west end of Clifton and an acre of meadow in Aikcam meadows, all formerly in the tenure of Anne Dove, widow, mother of Richard Plewman, and now of Robert Reynold; and a barn in Clifton in the tenure of Robert Reynold. Clause of warranty against the claims of Margaret, wife of Robert Reynold and Emmotte, wife of Lancelot Holme. Conson. £110 13 8d. Signed and sealed by Robert Reynold (with a mark) and Lancelot Holme. Endorsed witnesses to livery of seisin. (Latin)

William Hildyard, and William Key, to William Robinson, Alderman of York. Relating to property as in CLY/1/3/10. Appointment of William Clerke and Humphrey Birletson of York, yeoman, as attorneys to deliver seising. Conson. £120. Signed and sealed by William Hyldyard and William Kay. Endorsed witnesses to sealing and livery of seisin.

William Hyldyard and William Key to William Robinson, in £200. For performance of covenants as in CLY/1/3/11. Signed and sealed by William Hyldyard and William Kay. Concerning a toft, barn, 20 acres of land and an acre of meadow in Clyfton.

Between William Robyson, Alderman of the City of York, plaintiff and Robert Reynold and Margaret, his wife, Lancelot Holmes and Emmotte, his wife, defendants. Seal in a bag, broken (Latin).

Richard Smerthwaite of York, capper, to Richard Plewman alias Love of Clifton, yeoman. A barn and close at the north end of Clifton; 19½ acres of arable land and meadow in Clifton, formerly belonging to Sir Christopher Danbye, knight, deceased, and all his lands and tenements lately in the occupation of Widow Love and now in the occupation of the said Richard Plewman; half an acre of arable land in the tenure of Richard Smerthwaite, situated in the Town End Field of Clifton in a place called Sivacre, between the land of the Queen, now in the tenure of Robert Barton on the north and the land of Margaret Wilson in the tenure of Janet Cowk on the south and abutting on a place called ‘outgange’ upon the forest of Galtres on the east and on the west and all other lands and tenements in Clifton which Richard Smarthwait purchased from Sir Christopher Danbye except land lyeing in Filipson Flatt. Clause barring the claims of Ellen, wife of Richard Smerthwaite, and of Cuthbert his son. Consideration £40. Seal of Richard Smerthwaite, on tag.

Richard Smerthwate, to Richard Plewman, alias Love, in £100, for the performance of covenants as in CLY/1/3/2. Sealed by Richard Smerthwate.

Richard Smerthwait to Richard Plewman alias Love, at the latter’s request. Relating to property in Clifton as in CLY/1/3/2. Sealed by Richard Smerthwait. Endorsed by witnesses to the livery of seisin. (Latin).

Richard Smerthwait to Richard Plewman alias Love in £100. Signed by Robert (Maskewe), Mayor and Leonard Belt, Common Clerk.

Richard Plewman alias Love, to Richard Smerthwait, of the latter’s recognizance of statute merchant in CLY/1/3/5, provided he should fulfil all covenants as in CLY/1/3/2. Signed by Richard Smerthwait.

Thomas Danby of Thorppirro (Thorpe Perrow, Snape), Kt. to Richard Plewman alias Love. One acre of meadow called Clyfton acre in Acam Ings, now in the tenure of the said Richard Plewman alias, and formerly in the tenure of Agnes Love, widow. Appointment of John Lamb, weaver, and Robert Sotheron, corn merchant, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by Thomas Danby. (Latin)

Richard Plewman alias Love, plaintiff, and Richard Smerthwayt and Ellen, his wife, defendants. Concerning 1 toft, 1 barn, 20 acres of land and 1 acre of pasture in Clyfton, and 1 acre of meadow in Acam. Fine £80 (Latin)

Of Richard Love alias Plewman. Probate was granted 18 Aug 1578. Signed by R Percy.

Sir William Ingleby of Ripley, Kt., to Thomas Wilson of Clyfton, yeoman. 3 messuages, (one not yet built), 3 crofts, and 66 acres of land in Clyfton, and 1 acre of meadow in Acomb Ings of an annual value of £4.14s. The bond of Statute Merchant in £300 made the same day by Sir William Ingleby to be void on the performance of covenants. Conson £156 13s 4d. Signed and sealed by William Inglyby. Endorsed enrolled in the presence of James Symson, Mayor, and Thomas Fale, Clerk to the Peace.

Robert Man of York, gent, to William Robinson, merchant, in £40, for performance of covenants as in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Robert Man.

Hugh Graves, Alderman of York, to William Robynson, merchant, in £40, for performance of covenants as in a deed of the same date.

William Ingelby of Ripley, Esq, to William Robynson, Alderman of the City of York. Messuages, cottages, lands and tenements in Clyfton and Acome in the several tenures of Philip Welles, Dorothy Welles, widow, Thomas Welles, Rowland Welles, Janet Cooke, widow, Thomas Burton, John Dobbison, Margaret Wyndell, widow, John Lambe, John Hedlay, Edward Walker, John Harryson, Symon Cootes, Margaret Place, widow, and Robert Woodward, weaver. Messuages, cottages, lands and tenements in Clyfton and Acome, Roeclyf and Skelton whereof Sir Willam Ingleby, knight, died seised. Any claims of Katherine, wife of William Ingleby, Esq. and of Lady Anne Ingleby, his mother to be void. Conson. £340. Subscribed. Acknowledged before John Gibson, 7 Aug 1582. Endorsed. enrolled in Chancery, 22 Aug 1582. Signed and sealed by William Inglebye.

William Ingleby to William Robynson, in fulfillment of the indenture, as in CLY/1/4/4. Property as in CLY/1/4/4 (but omitting the name of Robert Woodward, weaver, and all mention of Acomb). Appointment of Edward Sexily and Anthony Canton, merchants, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by William Inglebye. (Latin)

Fine levied (Michaelmas Term 1582) between William Robynson, plaintiff and William Inglebye, defendant. Concerning 14 messuages, 14 tofts, a windmill, 14 gardens, 14 orchards, 400 acres of land, 100 acres meadow, 200 acres pasture, 10 acres wood, 300 acres heath, 100 acres ternary, 12d rent and common pasture in Clyfton, Rolf and Skelton and 4 acres of meadow in Atom. Fine: £260. Seal, partially defective. (Latin).

Leonard Temple of York, merchant, Katherine his wife, and Robert Temple, merchant his son and heir, to William Robynson of York, merchant, a tenement and appurtenances in the several occupations of the said Leonard Temple and William Robynson situated in St Saviourgate and lately pertaining to the chantry of St Mary called Yorke's chantry in St John’s church at House Bridge end. It lay between the lane leading to Hungate on the east and the tenements of John Newby, currier, and Thomas Temple, butcher, on the west and extended from St Saviourgate in front on the north to Stanebowe Lane on the south. Leonard Temple and Katherine had the tenement by the feoffment of Matthew White and Edward Burye. Gents, 25 July 1549. Conson. £40. Signed and sealed by Leonard Temple, Katherine, Temple, (with a mark), Robert Temple and William Cowpland, Mayor. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 14 Aug. 1568. (Latin).

Thomas Robinson of York, gent, to John Beckett of York, spurrier, a messuage divided into several tenements in St Saviourgate in the tenure of the said John Beckett. Term. 41 years. Conson: 50s. Rent. £3 p.a. The lessee was to perform all necessary repairs ‘excepting casualties by fyre, by grenadoes or cannon bulltees’. Signed and sealed by John Beckett. Endorsed: Lease of St Saviourgate house.

John Beckett to Thomas Robinson, in £50 for performance of covenants as in a lease of the same date. Signed and sealed by John Beckett. Printed form.

Sir William Babthorpe of Osgodbye, Kt., to William Robynson of York, merchant, a messuage in Castilgaite, formerly in the tenure of Anne Thornley, widow, and now of John Bell, and 4 acres of meadow in Naburne or Fulforthe yngs in the tenure of the said John Bell, formerly part of St Leonard’s Flatt near the gate of the ings. Sir William Babthorpe and Lady Francis were to make further assurances if requested. The premises were free from all claims except the lease granted to John Bell, 20 Oct 1564, for 21 years and whereof a rent of £4 p.a. was reserved. Conson £83 6s 8d. Endorsed ‘The house called Thornetree’.

William Babthorpe, to William Robynson a messuage in Castilgate, and 4 acres of meadow in Naburn and Fulfurthe. As in CLY/1/6/1. Appointment of John Saxton and Martin Marshall of York, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Endorsed Livery of seisin. ‘A deed of the Thorne Tree House in Yorke’.

William Robinson of Rawcliffe, Esq., Mary, his wife, and Tankred Robinson, Gent, his brother, to John Witty of Beverley, Gent. A messuage called Thorne Tree in Castlegate, formerly in the tenure of Edward Grant, then of Christopher Tayler and now of John Witty, together with the place called the cockpitt. Conson £270 15s.

William Robinson to John Witty in £540, for the performance of covenants as in a Lease and Release of the same date. Signed and sealed by William Robinson.

William Robinson to John Witty a messuage called the Thorne Tree in Castlegate and the place called the Cockpitt. Term: 21 years. Rent: £7 per annum. Conson: £65 7s 6d. The lessee was to pay the hearth tax and other assessments, and to repair the messuage. Signed and sealed by John Wittie. Attached. Bond, in £100, of John Wittie for performance of covenants.

William Branesbye of Thyrske, Gent, and Elizabeth his wife, to Francis Cooke of York Gent, a messuage, cottages, lands and appurtenances in Clyftone in the several tenures of William Beckwythe, draper, Ralph Bussey, Gent, and Richard Hindrowe, tailor. Conson. £56. 10s. Signed and sealed by William Brandesbye and (with a mark) Elizabeth his wife.

Of Henry Goodrick, son of William Goodrick of Thorpearch, baptised 8 April 1638. Signed by George Procter, Minister of Thorparch, William Waide and (with a mark) Seath Goodricke.

Henry Goodricke of Clifton, yeoman to Metcalf Robinson of Rockliffe, esq. Property as in CLY/1/7/4, now in the tenure of Joan Gowthwhaite, widow (omitting the close formerly in the tenure of James Hutchinson). Henry Goodricke covenants to give further assurances of title on his return from beyond the sea and attainment of the age of 21 years. Conson £240, of which £60 had been paid.

Henry Goodricke to Metcalf Robinson, property as in Y/CLY/1/7/11. Conson £240. Signed and Sealed by Henry Goodricke.

Henry Goodricke to Metcalf Robinson, property as in CLY/1/7/11. Appointment of Francis Swaine of York, Gent, and William Wode of Rocliff, Gent, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by Henry Goodrick. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 22 Sep. 1659. Attached: Bond in £500, for the performance of covenants.

William Branesbye and Elizabeth his wife, to Francis Cook. Messuages, cottages and lands in Clyftone, in fulfilment of the agreement as in CLY/1/7/1. Appointment of William Kalame and Henry Metcalffe, drapers, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by William Brandesbye and (with a mark), by Elizabeth his wife. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 27 May 1578 (Latin).

Suffered between Francis Cooke, demandant, and William Branesby, and Elizabeth his wife, tenants. Upon 1 messuage, 2 cottages, 2 gardens, 4 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of moorland in Clyfton. Seisin was delivered by William Farefaxe, Kt. 2 May. Fragment of seal on tag. (Latin).

Richard Cooke of Edston, (Edstone), Co. York, gent, son and heir of Francis Cooke, gent, deceased to James Hutchinson, of York, innholder. A messuage in Clifton, in the tenure of Wm Roger, a barn, 2 closes of meadow or pasture, 1 acre of meadow in Clifton Ings, ½ acre of arable land in the Milne Field, ½ acre of arable land in the Ladie Milne Field, ½ acre of arable land in the Fos Field, and 1 rood of arable land at the Roodlinges; and a close of meadow and pasture in the tenure of the said James Hutchinson. Conson £67 3. 4d. Signed and sealed by Richard Coke. Endorsed. Livery of seisin, date as above.

Richard Cooke to James Hutchinson, property in CLY/1/7/4. Richard Cooke and Robert Thomas Cooke and Robert Cooke convenanted to warrant James Hutchinson’s title as necessary. Conson (unspecified) was paid to Richard, Thomas and Robert Cooke. Seal missing.

Richard Cooke of Edston, Gent, Thomas Cooke of Stillington, Gent. and Robert Cooke of Moxbye, gent, to James Hutchinson, of York, innholder. Property as in CLY/1/7/4. Conson. Not stated. Signed and sealed by Richard Coke, Thomas Coke and Robert Coke. Attached: Bond, in £134 6s 8d for performance of covenants.

Between James Hutchinson, plaintiff and Richard Cooke, Thomas Cooke and Robert Cooke, defendants. Concerning a messauge, a barn, 6 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture and common pasture in Clifton. Richard Cooke covenanted to warrant the title of James Hutchinson against any claim by Francis Cooke. Fine: £41. Fragment of seal on tag. (Latin)

Of John Hutchinson of Thorparch, yeoman, desiring burial near his last wife. Witnesses: Mathew Dunwell and Robert Marshall. Probate was granted to William Goodericke, son of the testator, 9 Oct 1635.

Christopher Gooderick of Roucliffe, yeoman, in performance of the will of John Hutchinson, (as in CLY/1/7/8), to William Goodrick of Thorparch, son and heir apparent of the said Christopher Gooderick (sic). Property as in CLY/1/7/4, formerly in several tenures of William Rogers and James Hutchinson, deceased and now of Henry Turner. Conson £60. Signed with a mark and sealed (seal missing) by Christopher Gotherick. Endorsed Livery of seisin, undated.

Levied between Thomas Jacksonne, plaintiff and William Turner and Anne, his wife, defendants. Concerning a messuage, a garden, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Cliftonne. Fine. £40

Thomas Jackson of Bowthome, Alderman, to John Olyver of Clifton, labourer. A messuage in Clifton, and 2 closes on the back-side thereof, now used as one close, formerly in the tenure of Thomas Turner, deceased. and now of the said Thomas Jackson. Conson. Unspecified. Signed and sealed, by Thomas Jackson. Attached. Bond of Thomas Jackson and Tristram Jackson of Barmeby, Gent, in £100, for the performance of covenants.

Thomas Jackson to John Oliver, a messuage and 2 closes in Clifton as in CLY/1/8/2, near the Ouse on the west. Appointment of Tristram Jackson of Barneby, Gent, as attorney to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by Thomas Jackson. Endorsed Livery of seisin. (Latin)

Thomas Jackson and Tristram Jackson, to John Oliver, in £120, to suffer a recovery of the property as Iin CLY/1/8/2 and CLY/1/8/3, bargained and sold to him for £60. Signed and sealed Thoma Jackson and Tristram Jackson.

John Oliver, sen. of Clifton, yeoman, to Ralph Hirst of Sunley Cote, Co. York, Gent, John Midleton of Haxie, Gent, John Tireman of St Marygate, yeoman, and Thomas Tireman, his son, to the use of John Oliver, jnr, son of the said John Oliver, sen, and Isabel Prokter, his wife, remainder to the use of the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the use of John Oliver snr, and his heirs. A tenement, 2 closes and a barn in Clifton in the tenure of John Oliver, and formerly part of the property of Thomas Jackson, deceased. Endorsed. Livery of seisin. (Latin).

John Oliver of Clifton, yeoman, to John Edwardes alias Becke of Almonburle, gardener, (and Robert Northend of Clementhorp gardener, crossed through.). A house, a grass garth and Turner close in Clifton in the tenure of the said John Oliver. Conson. £6. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4. 10s p.a. (altered from £5). The lessee was to maintain the premises, to take garsell (fencing, brushwood) as necessary for maintaining the dikes, and to plant 50 pear and apple trees in the garth. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by John Edwards alias Beck.

John Oliver of Clifton, yeoman and Isabell, his wife, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, kt. A messuage and 2 closes now used as one, in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of Thomas Jackson, deceased and now of John Edward of Clifton. Conson. £74. Signed and sealed by John Oliver and (with a mark) Isabel Oliver. Attached. Bond of John Oliver, in £140, for the performance of covenants.

John Olyver, jnr. to Sir William Robinson of Rokclife, Kt. Lands in Clifton sold to Sir William Robinson by John Olyver, his father. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (wafer seal) by John Olyver. Paper.

Christopher Forde of Porestock (Powerstock), Dorset, yeoman, Isabel, his wife, and John Oliver of York, cordwainer, son of the said Isabel, to Sir William Robinson. Property as in CLY/1/8/7, now owned by Sir William Robinson. Signed and sealed (with marks) by Christopher Ford, Isabel Ford and John Oliver.

Queen Elizabeth to Edward Yorke, Kt. Includes messuage, cottage and lands in Clifton, in the tenure of Edward Wrighte, formerly belonging to the chantry at the altar of St Saviour and St Anne in the metropolitan church of York, and part of the land and property leased to Milian Wrighte and Richard Wrighte by letters Patent, 22 July 1579, for 21 years at £4 p.a. rent. Also includes a messuage, garden and close in Bowthom in the suburbs of York, in the tenure of William Hill at 20s p.a. rent; a tenement, garden and 5 crofts in Clifton, part of the manor of Clifton, in the tenure of Rowland Tindall at 69s 1d p.a. rent. The aforesaid premises in Bowthome and Clifton, lately belonging to St Mary’s Abbey, were leased to Philip Turner and John Stevenson by Letters Patent, 5 May 1581, for 21 years at the several rents of 20s and 69s 1d p.a. A cottage, garden and 2 aces of land in Clifton in the tenure of James Ustache at an annual rent of 13s 4d, 2 hens and 20 eggs; 3 acres of arable land in Clifton in the tenure of John Boste at an annual rent of 6s.; 2 acres and a rood of land in Clifton in the tenure of Mrs Diatson at an annual rent of 5s; a cottage and 4 acres of land in Clifton in the tenure of Robert Makeblythe of an annual rent of 8s 11d, 2 hens, 20 eggs; a messuage, cottage and land in Clifton and an acre of land there, formerly in the tenure of John Cartwrite, and lately of John Herberte, of the yearly rent of 44s 9½d; all part of the manor of Clifton, formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey, and leased by Letters Patent, 26 June 1577, to Dorothy Welles for 21 years at the several annual rents of 13s 4d, 2 hens and 20 eggs, 6s 5d, (sic) 8s 11d, 2 hens and 20 eggs and 44s 9½d. In addition, relates to a cottage and garden in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of Mrs Ashley and now of Robert Wighte (sic), of an annual rent of 5s 6d, 2 hens and 20 eggs, and leased by Letters Patent, 28 Jan 1579, to Robert Wrighte for 21 years at an annual rent of 5s 6d, 2 hens and 20 eggs. Rents as in description of property. Paper, 17 sheets partially torn, (1st missing). Copy undated. Mid 17 century. (Latin).