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Bargain and Sale

Anthony Eltofts of Byngley, Esq. to Joan Cotes of York, widow, and William Lyghtfote of York, chaplain. 28½ acres of arable land in Clyfton, 19 acres being in the tenure of Thomas Lambe, husbandman, and 9½ acres in the tenure of Robert Burton, husbandman, 3½ acres and ½ rood of meadow in Clyfton in the tenure of the said Joan Cotes and Thomas Lambe; ½ a tenement in Clifton in the tenure of Robert Clerke, weaver; ½ of another tenement in the tenure of George Esengwalde, labourer, and ½ a cottage in the tenure of William Smyth, labourer. Clause barring all claims of Maud Eltofts, wife of Anthony. Conson: £60. Seal on tag.

Bargain and Sale

William Thompson of Over Poppleton, husbandman, and Thomas Thomson, his son and heir, to John Dobson of York, butcher. 19½ acres of arable land and 3 acres of meadow in Clyfton, formerly belonging to Jennett Cotes, (or Cootes), widow, deceased. A bond of Statute Merchant in £100 to be void on the performance of covenants. Conson. £40. Signed and sealed (seals missing) by William and Thomas Thompson.

Covenant to stand seised

John Dobson, senior of Clementhorpe, gent, to John Northe and Thomas Standevyn of York, gents, to the use of John Dobson, and Elizabeth his wife, remain der to the use of John Dobson, their son, and the heirs of his body, remainder to the use of Henry Dobson, another son, and the heirs of Edmund Dobson, a third son, and his heirs. 19 acres of arable land and 3 acres of meadow in Clyfton, which he had by the feoffment of William Thompson and Thomas Thompson, as in CLY/1/1/6, a messuage in Nedylergate, York, in the tenure of James Wylkynson, girdler, situated in width between the tenement belonging to the former chantry in St Crux Church and the tenement of Paul Atkyreke, and extending in length from the street in front to the King’s ditch behind. And a tenement, garden and dove-cot in St Lawrence’s parish without Walmegate Bar, which he had from John Seller, miller, and Margaret, his wife, by a deed, date 3 Dec 1545. Appointment of John Edmondson and Ric. Aneley of York as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by John Northe and Thomas Standeven. Endorsement: Livery of Seisin, 6 July 1551 (Latin). Memo. (in English) that seisin was not delivered of the lands in Clifton, only of the property in York, in the name of all the lands. So Henry Dobson, son and heir of John Dobson, entered the land in Clifton, and later sold it to John Redeman, who sold it to John Grene. (see CLY/1/1/10-15).

Bargain and Sale

Henry Dobson of Clementhorpe, yeoman, son and heir of John Dobson, deceased to John Redeman of Gate Fulforde, deceased to John Redeman of Gate Fulforde, gent. Relating to 19½ acres of arable land and 3 acres of meadow in Clyfton, in the several tenures of Hugh Burdon and Robert Newtonn, formerly belonging to Jenet Cotes and then to John Dobson. Henry Dobson covenants to make a sure estate in fee simple with warranty against him and his heirs, Anne, his wife, Elizabeth Hedon, wife of the late John Dobson, and John Dobson, jnr. and their heirs. consideration: £40. Signed and sealed by Henry Dobson.

Feoffment to uses

Joan Cotes, and Wm Lyghtfote, to Thomas Vavasour, gent, George Gill, William Thomson and John Plewman, to the use of Joan Cotes for life, remainder to the use of Thomas Thomson son of William Thomson, and the heirs of his body, or, if the said Thomas Thomson should become a priest, to the use of John Thomson, son of William Thomson and the heirs of his body, remainder to Agnes and Grace Thomson, daughters of William Thomson, and their heirs. Property as in CLY/1/1/1. Appointment of John Symson, clerk, as attorney to deliver seisin. Endorsement: Thomas, John, Agnes or Grace Thomson and their heirs to make an annual obit in the church of St Nicholas in Mikylgate, for the soul of the said Jenatt (sic) Cotes, her husband, parents and benefactors, of an annual value of 3s 4d – 9d to the parish priest for mass, dirige, wax and offering 6d to the parish clerk for dirige and mass, 12d to 3 priests at the dirige, and the remainder to be distributed among the children and poor. (Latin. Endorsement in English).

Lease

John Dobson, butcher, Sheriff of York, and Margaret his wife, to Robert. Newton of Clyfton, husbandman. Relates to 2½ acres of arable land and meadow in Clyfton and Roeclyff – 4 acres of arable land and 5 roods of meadow in the tenure of Robert Plumpton of Clyfton, 4 acres and a rood of arable land in the tenure of Jenkyng Cootts of Clyfton, and 3 acres of meadow in the tenure of Thomas Wilson, husbandman. Term: 21 years. Rent: 34s 1d p.a.

Feoffment

William Harryngton to Leonard Weddell. 18½ acres of arable land and 4½ acres of meadow in Clifton, (as in CLY/1/1/19 and CLY/1/1/23). Appointment of James Mudde and John Harberte, yeoman, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Conson £74. Signed and sealed by William Haryngton. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 14 Mar 1582. Attached: Bond of William Harrington, in £80, for performance of covenants. (Latin)

Margery Weddell of Clifton, widow, and Robert Weddell, her son, gent to William (Scott) Stott, of York, merchant, to William Hodgson of Bowthome, yeoman, to the use of Margery Weddell, son of Margery and brother of Robert. 18½ acres of arable land and 4½ acres of meadow in Clifton lately belonging to Leonard Weddell and which he bought from William Harrington, Gent, (CLY/1/1/23). Endorsed witnesses to livery of seisin, 13 July 1611 (Latin)

Bargain and Sale

Margery Weddell of Earswicke, widow, and Leonard Weddell of the same, gent, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, Co, York, Kt. 18½ acres of arable land, 4½ acres of meadow and one headland in the upper bottoms in Clifton containing ½ acre; part of a meadow in Clifton Ings containing 1 acre; another headland in the Laires containing ½ acre; and a piece of ground in the Tofts containing ½ acre, a piece of ground containing one rood in the said Tofts, all in Clifton and lately in the tenure of Margery Weddell or Leonard Weddell. Attached. Appointment of William Weddell of Earswicke, gent, and Philip Eshe of York, gent. as attornies to deliver siesing. Signed and sealed by Margery Weddell (with a mark) and Leonard Weddell. Endorsed witnesses to livery of seisin.

On the case between Leonard Weddell of Cliftonne, plaintiff and John Gawthropp and Richard Fall of York, defendants, concerning the pasturage of sheep on Paney alias Paneley Crofts. The defendants, pasture master of Bowthom Ward, on 16 Nov. 1591 had impounded 96 sheep worth £24 belonging to the plaintiff and pasturing on Paneley Crofts. They claimed that the inhabitants of Bowthom Ward had had pasture rights there from time immemorial. The plaintiff alleged that he possessed by royal grant a tenement and Pepper Mylne Close in Clifton and by right thereof had pasturage in Paneley Crofts which he said were part of the manor of Clifton. It was established on enquiry by the Lord President and Council that Paneley Crofts were part of the manor of Clifton and that both had previously belonged to St Mary’s Abbey. They had passed to the Crown on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Tenants of the manor of Clifton had the right of common pasture on Paneley Crofts. Judgement was given against the defendants and they were ordered to pay to the plaintiff 4d and 53s 4d costs. Signed and sealed by Ra Rokebye, 16 Aug 1593. Wafer seal.

Grant of rent charge

Sir William Robinson to Margery Weddell. An annuity of £43 consequent upon her surrender of a messuage in Clifton, Pepper Mylne Close and lands near the tile pits, part of the manor of Clifton leased to her by Letters Patent, 10 July 1590, at an annual rent of £4. 5s. 7d. The reversion of the messuage and lands had been purchased from the crown by Sir William Robinson. Signed and sealed (with a mark) by Margery Weddell.

Bargain and Sale

John Readman to John Grene. 19½ acres of arable land and 3 acres of meadow in Clifton, formerly of Joan Cotes, widow, deceased, then of John Dobson and lately of Henry Dobson, and in the several tenures of Hugh Burton and Robert Newton. John Readman obtained the lands from Henry Dobson, as in CLY/1/1/10. Consideration: £40. Seal on tag. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 5 June 1555 (Latin).

Bargain and Sale

John Blithman of Munckebreton, (Monk Bretton), County of York, Gent and Margaret his wife, to William Harrington of York, gent. 18½ acres of arable land and 4½ acres of meadow in Clifton, formerly the land of John Dobson of York, deceased and afterwards of Henry Dobson of York, then of John Readman lately of John Grene, father of the said Margaret, and now in the several tenures of Thomas Burton, Henry Grainger and James Cottrall. The lands passed to John Blithman and Margaret on the death of John Grene her father. (save for the rights of Joan Hall, her mother, widow of John Grene, for the term of her life). Signed and sealed by John Blithman and (with a cross) Margaret Blithman. Conson. Unspecified. Endorsed. Livery of seisin, 15 Dec 1581. (Latin)

Margery Weddell of Clifton and William Weddell, her son, to William Scott, merchant, and William Hodgson, gent., to the use of Margery Weddell for life, remainder of the use of Leonard Weddell of Clifton, her son, brother of William. Lands as in CLY/1/1/24 and CLY/1/1/25). Endorsed witnesses to livery of seisin, date as above. (Latin)

Lease

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.

Assignment

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.

Lease

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Lease

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.

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)

Feoffment

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)

Lease

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.

Feoffment

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Exemplification of a fine

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).

Bargain and Sale

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’.

Lease and Release

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 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).

Exemplification of a fine

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)

Bargain and Sale

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.

Lease

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Bargain and Sale

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.

Bargain and Sale

Robert Seymer and William Blake, to William Robinson, alderman, of York. The manor of Clifton with appurtenances as granted to Richard Swayne and Richard Ryves by Letters Patent, 1 Aug 1600 and by them bargained and sold to Robert Seymer, 19 Feb 1605.6. (see CLY/1/10/4) reserving to the Crown all advowsons and £7. 7s p.a. rent from 49 acres of land belonging to the manor: to be held by common socage as of the royal manor of East Greenwich. Rent. £39 18s 5d p.a. to the crown. Signed and sealed by Robert Seymer and William Blake. Endorsed. Enrolled in Chancery 28 Feb. 1605/06.

Lease

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.

Assignment

Sir Edward Yorke of Rippon, Kt., to John Wells of Clifton, yeoman, the remainder of a term of years in 2 messuages, cottages and an acre of land and appurtenances in Clifton, leased to him by Letters Patent, 21 May 1593 viz: a messuage in Clifton in the tenure of Robert Wrighte; a messuage, cottage, and an acre of land in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of John Cartwrighte, then of John Harbarte, and leased to Dorothy Wells; and a cottage and garden in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of Mrs Ashbie and then of Robert Wrighte. Term and rents as detailed in CLY/1/9/1 Edward Yorke had assigned the property to William Robinson of York, Alderman, 9 Jan 1594, who re-assigned it to him the following day. Signed and sealed, (seal missing) by Edward Yorke. Endorsed John Welles’s covenant to pay Edward Yorke, £120 15s 2d.

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).

Copy lease by Letters Patent

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).