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 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 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.
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.
Feoffment, John Green to Robt. Lee and Wm Frobysher, esq., Martin Aune, esq, and John Parke, Gent, to the use of John Green and Katherine Gasking, his intended wife, and the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the right heirs of John Green. Relating to the Manor of Newby.
Also includes demand notes, 'for fines and wards to Richmond Castle', at the rate of 1s p.a. (1632, 1634-6, 1660-5, 1688-1705, 1738-42, 1744-50).
Paid to the Earl of Northumberland, the Duke of Somerset (post 1690), or the Earl of Egremont, (post 1751) as Lord of the Manor of Topcliffe, 'for respite of service at the Court Leet and Court Baron of Topcliffe', (1634, 1636, 1639, 1690, 1691, 1693, 1694, 1713, 1735-49, 1751-3)
Of 7 s. (paid for 2 carucates, a toft and 3 acres of land in Newby and 3 acres of land in Astenbie (Aisenby(held by Sir Wm Robinson, kt, by the 6-th part of a knight’s fee) for the knighting of the Lord Percy and the marriage of Lady Dorothy, eldest daughter of Henry, late Earl of Northumberland.
Towards the Royal Aid and Additional supply – with amounts assessed on each constabulary and the names of the sub-collectors.
Inventory of Leonard Robinson’s goods. Assessed at £105 2s 6d, mainly in agricultural stock and implements.
Francis Gil of Rainton, mason, Michael Burton of Burniston, ‘vestiarium’, and Miles Rainforth of Rainton, yeoman, to Wm Robinson, Bart, Lord of the Manor and Peculiar. Jurisdiction of Rainton, in £300. To execute the will of Leonard Robinson, having been granted the administration by Wm Robinson, to pay all debts and legacies and make a new inventory. Paper. Signed and sealed by the obligors.
Incomplete series. Three bundles of receipts for payments of £39 18s 5d per annum.
For payments by Sir Wm. Robinson and Sir Tancred Robinson of land tax assessemnts, poor, church and highway dues for various properties in Clifton. (on the dorse of a receipt dated 10 Mar 1701/2 are Wm Etty’s receipts for the several sums of £25, £5 and £15 received by him in 1702 for work done at Sir Wm Robinson’s house).
For land tax, window duty, poor assessment of Mint Yard, church dues and (17 Apr 1734) the rebuilding of Skip Bridge and transportation of felons, payable for Sir Wm. Robinson’s house in Blake Street.
Includes rent for Ascrigg Mill, land tax for lands in Clifton, Strensall, Towthorpe, Earswick, Haxby. Osbaldwick and Murton, tradesmen’s bills, grocer’s accounts, salaries of the Vicars of St Olave’s and Strensall, his sister’s (Mary Robinson’s) annuity, payment for a rampart at Walmgate Bar, carriage duty, fee farm rent, rents to the Vicar of Skelton and the Archbishop, glazing Osbaldwick church windows, repairing Skelton churchyard fence, repairing and leading the windows at Giles House without Bootham Bar, and for Sir Tancred Robinson’s monument made by John Carr.
With the terms of their leases, and details of annual disbursements from the Rawcliffe estate. Land Tax when assessed at 4s. in £1 amounted to £40 16s and 3d and was paid by (Sir Wm Robinson). He considered it should be paid by the tenants. Rocliffe was bought from Wm Singleton in 1582, and belonged before then to the Ingleby’s.
To Mr Bewlay at York, requesting him to obtain from Mr Ellis of Clifton particulars of Sir William Robinson’s estate of Rocliff with some lands in Skelton, which the latter wanted to sell: and to advise as to the number of years purchase which would be considered reasonable. He might consult Mr Bowes for the purpose.
Thomas Robinson to Whitehall to his nephew, Sir Wm Robinson, repeating his offer of £12,000 for the immediate purchase of Rawcliffe estate or £8000 for the reversion, and his proposal to refer the matter to arbitrators.
From Sir Wm Robinson at Soho Square, on the question of a qualification. He suggested putting Sir Thos. Robinson in possession of Rocliffe for £3,000, the value the latter put on the fee when he bought the reversion. The rentals had increased since them from £515 2s 0d to £539 12s 0d. Recommended him to continue Mr Ellis as his steward.
Incomplete series.
In the Court of Exchequer, of John Bellwood of York, clerk, vicar and curate of the rectory of St Olive’s parish. Claiming that on the Dissolution of St Mary’s Abbey a stipend of £6 was granted to the vicar of that church and his successors to be paid by the impropriator of the rectory. He was also to receive his diet and to be allowed to pasture his cattle on the common. The complainant had been admitted as vicar by Toby, (Tobias Matthew), Archbishop of York, 32 years previously. Sir Wm Robinson of Rawcliff, Kt. impropriator of the rectory had received tithe worth nearly £200 p.a. for 20 years, but for the last 14 years had refused to pay the vicar his salary of £6 p.a., provide his diet worth £20 p.a. or allow him to pasture his cattle on the commons of Rawcliff or Clifton, worth 40s p.a. Requesting a writ of subpoena against Sir Wm Robinson. Paper, 9 sheets.
By Sir Wm Robinson, Kt., dft. He did not know that John Belwood was Vicar of St Olive’s nor that a stipend, diet and right of pasture had been granted to the holder of that office since the Dissolution of St Mary’s Abbey. He did not know that such payments had ever been made or that the complainant had been appointed and admitted as vicar. He had been impropriator of the rectory for 22 years and had received the tithes worth about £100 p.a. the complainant had made no claims to the salary etc. until recently. Endorsed for Sir Wm Robinson at Mr Barker’s, a goldsmith near Charing Crosse. Paper. 9 sheets.
By John Malcolme, Rouge Herald and Jas. Currie, Ormand Pursuivant, factors for Sir Jas. Balfour of Kinnaird (?) kt., Lyon King of Arms, of dues paid by Sir Wm Robiesone of Newbie, kt. For his recent knighthood received from his Majesty. Signed by John Malcome, and Jas Currie and witnessed by Robt. Trotter merchant, burgess of Edinburgh and Geo. Fergwsone, one of the King’s trumpeters. Also includes receipt by the said Geo. Fergusone on behalf of his brethren, of money due to them from Sir Wm Robisone, as above. Signed by Geo Fergwsone and witnessed by J Malcom and J Currie.
Robinson; familySimon Webster for selling ale without a licence, selling it at more than 1d a quart and harbouring ill company.
Robinson; familyExercise book containing the general survey for the inclosure by John Lund, 19 Apr 1771, with names of closes, acreage and tithes paid.
Robinson; familyThese deeds had been separated from the remainder.
The item is a covering note for additional papers, and includes a partial seal. The papers were taken into custody at the request of William Bowes Esq.
The short note primarily concerns mortgage payments.
Robert Hogge of York, girdler, and Philip Gillo, of York, freemason, to John Grene and Joan his wife, 19½ acres if arable land and 3 acres of meadow in Clifton, which the feoffors had by the feoffment of John Grene, 23 July 1555. Two tags (one seal missing). Endorsed Livery of seisin, 27 July 1555. (Latin)
Between William Harryngton, gent, plaintiff and Robert Hall, merchant, and Jane, his wife, defendants. Concerning 18½ acres of land and 4½ acres of meadow in Clyfton, held by the said Robert and Jane for the term of her life with the reversion to John Blythman and Margaret his wife, as granted by the said William. (Latin)
William Harrington to Leonard Weddell of Wharrome Percie, Co. York, yeoman. 18½ acres of arable land and 4½ acres of meadow in Clifton, (as in CLY/1/1/19). Conson £74. Signed and sealed by William Haryngton.
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)
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.
Margery Weddell to Sir William Robinson, for £54 10s rent and arrears for Newton Farm in Clifton. Signed, (with a mark) by Margery Weddell.
Of lands belonging to Newton Farm in Clifton, held by Mrs Weddell for life – detailing lands in Broken Milne Field, Town End Field, Ladie Milne Field, and Fosse Field.
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)
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.
Robinson; familyWilliam 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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
John Dixon, Jane his wife, and Millicent Wright, to Margery Goodricke, 2½ acres (overwritten as 3½) in Fosse Field, Clifton, (as in CLY/1/12/4). Appointment of William Goodricke, sen. and William Goodricke, jun. of Clifton, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed (with marks) and sealed by the feoffors. Endorsed. Livery of seisin, 24 Aug 1624.
Thomas Harberte, Alderman of York, to William Robinson, Alderman, the Rectory and Church of Clifton and the tithes thereof (as in CLY/1/13/1). Conson. £550. Rent. £7.7s. p.a. to the Crown. The Rectory was to be held free from all claims including the dower of Alice, wife of Thomas Harbert. Endorsed Seisin was delivered of the tithe barn in the name of all the premises. Signed and sealed by Thomas Herbert.
As in CLY/1/13/2. Endorsed 'In dors claus cancellar infrascript domina Regis' 12 Nov. 1613. Signed and sealed by Thomas Herbert.
Levied in Trinity Term between William Robinson, plaintiff and Thomas Littleton, and Katherine, his wife, defendants. Concerning the rectory of St Olave’s near the walls of the City of York and tithes of the parish. Fine £100. Fragments of seal in bag. (Latin).
Humphrey Harwood and Lewis Darcy, Gent, both of York, to Elias Robson of Clifton, yeoman, the annual rent of 10s from the Rectory of St Olave’s. Conson. £6. Endorsed The annual rent of 10s was bargained and sold by the trustees for selling fee farm rent to Arthur Young, esq. by an indenture dated 7 May 1652, and by him bargained and sold, 3 July 1657, to Humphrey Harwood. Signed and sealed by Humphrey Harward and Lewis Darcy.
Anthony Beverley to Thomas Pickering. Relating to two closes in Clifton called Town End Close and Farr Pittlands, containing 10 acres, in the several tenures of John Brown and John Lee, as security for the payment of £150 with interest on or before 28 July next. Reciting the agreement dated 12 Jan. last, (as in CLY/1/14/2). It was hereby agreed that all the property on which the fine was levied should henceforth be held by Thomas Pickering as security for the repayment of the said sum. Signed and sealed by Anthony Beverley.
Anthony Beverley to Thomas Pickering, in £300 for performance of covenants in a mortgage of the same date. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Anthony Beverley.
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)
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William Thomson and Thomas Thomson to John Dobson lands as in CLY/1/1/5. Consideration: £40. Signed and sealed by William Thomson and Thomas Thomson (Latin).
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).
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.
Between John Redman, plaintiff, and Henry Dobson, defendant, concerning 24 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Clyfton. Fine £40 (Latin). 2 copies.
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.
Of lands in the lordship of Clifton belonging to Leonard Weddell – a detailed description of lands in Townend Field, Clifton Broken Mill Field, Fosse Field and the Layers, including Pepper Mill Flat, Clifton Ladie Mill Field and meadow in Clifton Ings, containing in all 53 acres, 11 poles. Surveyed by William Mason.
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.
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)
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.
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 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 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.
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)
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.
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.
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).
Robinson; familyWilliam 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).
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)
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 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.
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 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.
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.