Salisbury Cathedral Archive Catalogue: Choir

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Salisbury Cathedral Archive Catalogue: Choir Please note that the catalogue is in the process of development and will be updated periodically as new items are catalogued. Older document reference numbers have been recorded in the full catalogue entry maintained by the archivist. For enquiries please contact the archivist directly.

Reference Level Title & Description Date

CO series Choir

CO/CH sub-series Choristers

CO/CH/1 sub-sub-series Accounts 1447-1854

CO/CH/1/1 sub-sub-sub- Accounts of the Collectors of the Rents 1447-1549 series Accounts of the Collectors of the Rents. The following information is taken from the paper catalogue: 'Rents were received from tenements and property in the city of Salisbury, in Preshute and Woodford. Payments were made to the Bishop, the Warden of the Choristers, for the maintenance of the Choristers' house and other property, and on behalf of the Choristers themselves'.

CO/CH/1/1/1 item Chorister's Collector 1447-1452 1447-1451 Five membranes in a roll consisting of the accounts paid to the Chorister's Collector at New Sarum on the feast of St Michael - from 28-29 year of Henry VI (1449-1450); 29-30 Henry VI (1450-1451); 26-27 Henry VI (1447-1448); [27-28] Henry VI (1448-1449); and 26-27 Henry VI (1447-1448). The roll is marked 'Chorister's Collector 1448-1452.'

CO/CH/1/1/2 item Chorister's Collector 1460-1461 1460-1462 Accounts of the Chorister's Collector at the Cathedral Church of Sarum from Easter 1460 to Easter 1461, at the time when William Crowton was Custos Choristarum. This is probably William Crowton prebendary of Yetminster Prima and Rector of All Cannings. The dates in the heading have been altered from 1461-1462 to 1460-1461. The margin states that these are for Sarum with Woodford and Preshute.

CO/CH/1/1/3 item Chorister's Collector 1463-1464 1463-1464 Accounts of the Chorister's Collector at the Cathedral Church of Sarum from 1463 to 1464, at the time when William Osgodby was Custos Choristarum. The margin states that these are for Sarum with Woodford and Preshute. This includes a very long section titled reparations.

CO/CH/1/1/4 item Chorister's Collector 1465-1466 1465-1466 The heading is faded but probably states that these are the accounts of the Chorister's Collector at the Cathedral Church of Sarum from 1465 to 1466, in the fourth year that William Osgodby was Custos Choristarum. The reverse (faded) appears to state that these are the fourth accounts of William Osgodby. CO/CH/1/1/5 item Chorister's Collector 1467-1468 1467-1468 Accounts of the Chorister's Collector from Easter 7 Edward IV to Easter 8 Edward IV (1467-1468), in the sixth year that William Osgodby was Custos Choristarum. The margin states that these are for Sarum with Woodford.

CO/CH/1/1/6 item Chorister's Collector 1495-1496 1495-1496 Most of the heading is missing. [Accounts of the Chorister's Collector] from the feast of St Michael 11 [Henry VII 1495] to the feast of St Michael 12 [Henry VII] 1496.

CO/CH/1/1/7 item Chorister's Collector 1500-1501 1500-1501 Accounts of Mr [Edmund] Crome, canon residentiary and Custos Choristarum by Richard Whit[by] sub master of the Choir from the feast of St Michael 16 Henry VII to the feast of St Michael 17 Henry VII. The margin states that these are for Sarum, Woodford and Preshute. There is a small separate sheet enclosed within the roll, giving accounts for building repairs. 'Frome Can[on] Res[identiary] 1504.' is written on it (a later hand has crossed out the F and put 'Crome', and also changed 1504 to 1500.

CO/CH/1/1/8 item Chorister's Collector [1503-1504] 1503-1504 Half of the first section is missing. These are accounts of Mr Ed[mund] Crome (reverse of roll states that he is Custos Choristarum) by Richard Whit[by], 19-20 Henry [VII]. The margin states that these are for [?Sarum], Woodford and Preshute. Three separate sheets have been added to the end of the roll, one being a note of balances remaining to the choristers at various dates, and two are accounts of payments for building and repair work.

CO/CH/1/1/9 item Chorister's Collector 1509-1510 1509-1510 Accounts of Mr Edmund Crome, Canon Residentiary and Custos Choristarum by Richard Whitte[by] [Whitby], from the feast of St Michael 1 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 2 Henry VIII. The margin states that these are for [?Sarum], Woodford and Preshute. CO/CH/1/1/10 item Chorister's Collector 1517-1518 1517-1518 Accounts of John Frier Collector of Rents from the feast of St Michael 9 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 10 Henry VIII. The margin states that these are for Sarum. There are two additional sheets with accounts of building repairs and other payments. CO/CH/1/1/11 item Chorister's Collector 1518-1519 1518-1519 Accounts of John Fryer [Frier] Collector of Rents from the feast of St Michael 10 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 11 Henry VIII. The text is badly faded. There are two additional sheets with accounts for building work on the chorister's house and for payments for obits and feast days.

CO/CH/1/1/12 item Chorister's Collector 1519-1520 1519-1520 Accounts of John Fryer [Frier] Subcustos Choristarum or Collector of Rents from the feast of St Michael 11 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 12 Henry VIII. There are two separate sheets for building work, and for obits and feast days. CO/CH/1/1/13 item Chorister's Collector [1520-1521] 1518-1521 The heading is missing, but William Wilton Custos Choristarum and John Fryer [Frier] are both mentioned. '1518?' and '?1518-20' are written in a modern hand on the back of the roll, but (according to the paper catalogue) the 'deficit on this account is the same as that which is carried over to 1521-2, so presumably this is 1520-21.' There is an additional sheet with accounts for obits and feast days, and the remains of another sheet (this seems to have been torn off).

CO/CH/1/1/14 item Chorister's Collector 1521-1522 1521-1522 Accounts of John Fryer [Frier] Subcustos Choristarum or Collector of Rents from the feast of [St Michael] 13 Henry VIII to the feast of [St Michael] 14 Henry VIII. There are two additional sheets for repairs to the guildhall, and for obits and feast days.

CO/CH/1/1/15 item Chorister's Collector 1524-1525 1524-1525 Accounts of John Fryer [Frier] Collector of Rents from the feast of St Michael 16 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 17 Henry VIII. William Wilton Custos Choristarum is mentioned. There is an additional sheet with accounts for obits and feast days. CO/CH/1/1/16 item Chorister's Collector 1525-1526 1525-1526 Much of the heading is missing. Accounts of John Fryer [Frier] Collector of Rents [17 Henry VIII] to 18 [Henry VIII]. Too fragile to unroll - according to the paper catalogue, there are 'two separate sheets - building repairs to choristers' houses and other tenements, and payments for obits and feast days.' CO/CH/1/1/17 item Chorister's Collector 1529-1530 1529-1530 Accounts of Laurence Man Collector of Rents from the feast of St Michael 21 Henry VIII to the feast of St Michael 22 Henry VIII. There is a separate section for reparations done, starting with Preshute.

CO/CH/1/1/18 item Chorister's Collector [1540s] nd [c1540s] There appears to be no heading and seemingly no date, although someone has written in a modern hand 'Choristers Collector Between 1542-49'. There is mention of the Custos Choristarum [?Wutton/Wilton]. There is a small damaged fragment which may be the heading, that probably says 'accounts of Laurence Man'. The reverse of the roll is marked 'Accounts (dilapidated)'.

CO/CH/1/2 sub-sub-sub- Receipts and Bills 1668-1834 series Receipts, bills and other items relating to the choristers accounts. CO/CH/1/2/1 item Repairs to School House 1669-1678 A bundle of receipts and bills for repairs and building work. Several of them mention the school house, and the paper catalogue states that they relate to 'repairs to school house' - it can only be assumed that they all relate to this.

CO/CH/1/2/2 item Receipts and Bills 1668-1669 1668-1669 Bundle of receipts and bills for cloth, payments for choristers, surplices, tenths, and augmentation for the vicarage of Preshute.

CO/CH/1/2/3 item Receipts and Bills 1672-1677 1672-1677 Bundle of receipts, mostly consisting of receipts for payments to choristers, and also other items such as receipts for teaching choristers. Within the bundle are several separate bundles, including a bundle titled 'Choiruster's School 1672 to 1676'; a bundle of items dated 1674; a bundle of items dated 1677; a bundle of items dated 1673; and a bundle of items dated 1674-1677 (in that order). It is unclear whether the separation into bundles was imposed at a later date, but the order has been left as found (with brown string replaced by archival tape). A receipt for allowances to a senior Chorister (son of Thomas Holins) dated 1675 has been added to this file.

CO/CH/1/2/4 item Receipts and Bills 1677-1678 1677-1682 The bundle includes: receipts for repairs to the schoolhouse; payments to choristers; teaching the choristers; for the organist; for cloth and clothing; and for work done on the grammar school. Most items are dated 1677 or 1678.

CO/CH/1/2/5 item Receipts and Bills 1679 1678-1680 Bundle of receipts largely for payments to choristers, mainly dated 1679; there is also a bundle titled 'D[octor] [Daniel] Whitby Custos Choristarum his Acquittances for part of [the] years 78 & 79.' CO/CH/1/2/6 item Receipts and Bills 1680 1679-1680 The bundle is enclosed within a sheet of manuscript paper marked 'Mr [Daniel] Hill. Custos Choristaru[m] his Acquittances for part of the years 1679 & 1680.' It contains receipts for various payments, mainly dated 1680. CO/CH/1/2/7 item Receipts and Bills 1680-1681 1680-1681 Bundle of receipts and bills for various, including for payments to choristers, for materials for choristers' clothes, and a bill for repairs to the schoolhouse. CO/CH/1/2/8 item Receipts and Bills 1681-1682 1674-1682 Bundle of receipts and bills largely for material for choristers' clothes and payments to choristers. Most are dated 1681 and 1682, but there are also items dated 1674 and 1678. CO/CH/1/2/9 item Receipts and Bills 1685-1686 1685-1686 Bundle of receipts and bills for various, including payments to choristers. CO/CH/1/2/10 item Receipts and Bills 1687-1688 1673-1690 Bundle of receipts and bills for various, including: payments to choristers; materials for choristers' clothes; several for the Schoolmaster of the Close, Edward Hardwick; for the organist; and the commons bill. Most items are dated 1687-1688, but there are also items dated 1685-1686, 1673, 1674, 1676 and 1690. CO/CH/1/2/11 item Receipts and Bills 1690-1698 1690-1698 Bundle of receipts and bills for various. There are several bundles within the main bundle (separated by archival tape): 1691 (with an additional wrapper marked by F R F[isher]; 1696-1698 (a modern wrapper, now removed was marked '1696, etc.'); 1690; 1692; 1695 (one item 1685); and 1693-1694. CO/CH/1/2/12 item Receipts and Bills 1769-1770 1769-1770 A paper wrapper surrounds the bundle, and is marked (some text missing): 'Dr. Og[?le] Vouchers for [?] Account. from Mich[s] 1769 to Michs 1770. Passed & [?C]all[ed] Oct[ober] 8th 1771 at Chapter J. E.' The bundle includes: receipts for work at the school; receipts for land tax; receipts for choristers' clothes; receipts for poor rates; receipts for augmentation money due to the vicar of Preshute; and receipts for salaries.

CO/CH/1/2/13 item Receipts 1773-1782 1773-1782 The bundle contains receipts for various payments, including: salaries; building work at the grammar school; rents; tithes; land tax; for the choir; augmentation of Preshute vicarage; and making garments for choristers. There are several smaller bundles within the main bundle (separated by archival tape), which seem to be arranged more or less by date: 1776-1778; 1780-1782 (some of these items have 'Pr. I, Choristers pkt. 12' written on them suggesting that they and potentially others may have been artificially grouped together), including repairs to the 'Latin school'; 1778-1780 (there are also a couple of receipts dated 1776); 1780-1785; 1777-1778; 1774-1776 (there is also a receipt for 1778); 1775-1777 (this includes an indenture of apprenticeship); and 1773-1774. On the indenture of apprenticeship.

CO/CH/1/2/14 item Receipts and Bills 1781-1787 1781-1787 The bundle contains receipts for various payments, including: land tax; tithes; work at the school; salaries; making garments for choristers; rents; for the choir; augmentation of the vicarage of Preshute; and repairs at Tilshead Farm. There is an [original] note which states, 'Choristers Vouchers for the yeares 1782-83-84-85 and 1786.' There are several smaller bundles within the main bundle, which seem to be arranged more or less by date (separated by archival envelopes): 1781-1782; 17082-1784 (including several indentures of apprenticeship); 1783-1784 (including an indenture of apprenticeship; one of the receipts is on the back of a playbill for Salisbury Theatre); 1784-1786 (including several indentures of apprenticeship); and 1785-1787 (including several indentures of apprenticeship). On the indentures of apprenticeship.

CO/CH/1/2/15 item Receipts and Vouchers 1781-1789 1781-1789 The bundle contains receipts for various payments, including: garments for choristers, work done at the grammar school; land tax; for the choir; tithes; salaries; and rents. There are several smaller bundles within the main bundle, as follows (separated by archival tape): items dated 1788-1789; items dated 1787-1788; 'Loose Choristers Vouchers on Accts passed [etc]' dated 1782-1788; items dated 1786-1787 (including for repairs of the Choristers' house and work done at the Free School), which are enclosed within a letter to Mr Coombs from Robert Parry (Coombs was apparently Parry's apprentice); and 'Mr Parry's Papers about Choristers House' dated 1781-1786. At the bottom of the bundle there were also annual accounts of the Master of the Choristers; these have been removed and assigned to a separate sub-sub-series. There are seals on several items.

CO/CH/1/2/16 item Bill for Choir Boys 1790-1791 Bill for various fabric and buttons, headed 'Mr Elderton for the Choir Boys.'

CO/CH/1/2/17 item Receipt for Stipend of Master of the Choristers School 1806 Receipt for a year's stipend due to John Bell as Master of the Choristers' School. CO/CH/1/2/18 item Receipts and Bills 1818-1822 1818-1822 Bundle of receipts and bills for various payments. There are four smaller bundles within the main bundle (previously housed in separate envelopes, now replaced with archival envelopes): receipts dated 1818-1819 for payments to choristers and garments for choristers; bills and receipts dated 1819- 1821 for payments to choristers, tenths, work done on Mr William Lawes' farm at Tilshead, land tax, garments for choristers, augmentation money for the vicarage of Preshute, and rent; bills and receipts dated 1819-1822 for payments to choristers, land tax, garments for choristers, rent, tenths, and apprenticing; and receipts dated 1820-1821 for payments to choristers.

CO/CH/1/2/19 item Receipts and Bills 1826-1830 1826-1830 Bundle of receipts and bills for payments to choristers, rent, and garments for choristers. CO/CH/1/2/20 item Receipts and Bills 1831-1834 1831-1834 Bundle of receipts and bills as follows: several for work done on Mr William Lawes' (the Choristers') farm at Tilshead; bundle marked 1833-1834 containing receipts for payments to choristers, the organist, and choristers' shoes; two loose receipts for work done on the farm; bundle marked 1832- 1833 containing receipts for payments to choristers, rent, garments for choristers, and apprenticeship; bundle marked 1831-1832 containing receipts and bills for payments to choristers, rent, and garments for choristers; bundle marked 1830-1831 containing receipts and bills for payments to choristers, rent, the organist and garments for choristers; and a bill and receipt for garments for choristers.

CO/CH/1/2/21 item Bills for Work at the Choristers' Farm at Tilshead 1826-1832 The bundle contains bills for work done at the choristers' (Mr [William] Lawes') farm at Tilshead. There is also a receipt for tenths.

CO/CH/1/2/22 item Choristers' School 1671-1782 Envelope marked '[Choristers'] School containing the following: 1782 receipt for rent due to the Master of the Choristers; statement dated 27 May 1697 from Daniel Whitby about the Chantor's right for nomination of choristers; receipt for payment to the Master of the Choristers' school dated 30 Mar [16]76 (signed by Edward Hardwick, who was Schoolmaster at this time); receipt for Tilshead land tax dated 13 Oct 1781; receipt for augmentation to the vicar of Preshute dated 13 Jan 1767; and a statement dated 4 Jan 1671 concerning the examination of accounts.

CO/CH/1/2/23 item Receipts and Bills 1826-1829 1826-1829 The bundle includes Choristers Fund accounts, and receipts and bills for work done. CO/CH/1/2/24 item Receipt for Augmentation Money 1767 Receipt signed by Thomas Frome for augmentation money to the vicar of Preshute. CO/CH/1/2/25 item Receipts and Bills 1785-1826 1785-1826 Bundle of receipts and bills for work done at Tilshead, clothes for choristers, payments to choristers, rent, and land tax. The original bundle Choristers/22 had a paper label marked 'Old Chorister's Accounts [etc].' This has been rehoused and put with this bundle (it has not been catalogued). CO/CH/1/3 sub-sub-sub- Accounts of the Master of the Choristers 1693-1922 series CO/CH/1/3/1 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1773 1772-1773 The account of Dr Gilbert Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1772 to Michaelmas 1773. CO/CH/1/3/2 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1779 1778-1779 The account of Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Precentor, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers of the Cathedral Church of Sarum from Michaelmas 1778 to Michaelmas 1779.

CO/CH/1/3/3 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1780 1779-1780 The account of Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Precentor, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers of the Cathedral Church of Sarum from Michaelmas 1779 to Michaelmas 1780.

CO/CH/1/3/4 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1781 1781-1782 The account of Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Precentor, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1780 to Michaelmas 1781. On the back of the item the following is written: 'Choristers Acc[ounts] from M[ichaelma]s 1778 to M[ichaelma]s 1782. N.B. to 1778 in [the] Book. N.B. also Dis[bursements] for 1782 in this Bundle.'

CO/CH/1/3/5 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1787 1786-1787 The account of Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers of the Cathedral Church of Sarum from Michaelmas 1786 to Michaelmas 1787. See CO/CH/1/3/7. CO/CH/1/3/6 item Greenland's Account to Michaelmas 1786 1786 Single page of accounts for 1786, with a note from Greenland. The reverse is marked 'Mr Joseph [El]derton Salisbury.' missing CO/CH/1/3/7 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1787 1786-1787 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1786 to Michaelmas 1787. This is a copy of CO/CH/1/3/5 but there are additional calculations on this version. CO/CH/1/3/8 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1788 1787-1788 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1787 to Michaelmas 1788.

CO/CH/1/3/9 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1789 1788-1789 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1788 to Michaelmas 1789. CO/CH/1/3/10 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1790 1789-1790 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1789 to Michaelmas 1790. CO/CH/1/3/11 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1791 1790-1791 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1790 to Michaelmas 1791. CO/CH/1/3/12 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1792 1791-1792 The accounts of the Reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum, and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1791 to Michaelmas 1792. CO/CH/1/3/13 item Choristers' Accounts to Michaelmas 1772 1771-1772 The accounts of Dr Taylor Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers from Michaelmas 1771 to Michaelmas 1772. CO/CH/1/3/14 item Choristers' Accounts 1824-1826 1824-1827 The accounts of the Reverend William Macdonald Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers. The accounts from Michaelmas 1824 to Michaelmas 1825 are on one side, and Michaelmas 1825 to Michaelmas 1826 are on the other. The accounts were settled on 8 Oct 1827.

CO/CH/1/3/15 item Mr Frome's Account 1693-1695 Accounts of Mr Frome, Master of the Choristers. CO/CH/1/3/16 item Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1838-1839 1838-1839 Accounts of the Master of the Choristers from October 1838 to October 1839. CO/CH/1/3/17 item The Account of the Master of the Choristers 1839-1840 1839-1840 Accounts of the Reverend L Clarke […]ck, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers from October 1839 to October 1840. CO/CH/1/3/18 item Mr Alford's Account with the Master of the Choristers 1839-1840 1839-1840 [J] L Alford in account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1839 to October 1840.

CO/CH/1/3/19 item Draft Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1842-1843 1842-1843 Draft accounts of the Master of the Choristers from October 1842 to October 1843. CO/CH/1/3/20 item Mr Alford's Account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1842-1843 1842-1843 [J] L Alford in account with the Reverend W[illiam] Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1842 to October 1843. Signed by [?S] Smith. CO/CH/1/3/21 item The Account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers 1843-1844 1843-1844 Accounts of the Reverend William Fisher Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers from October 1843 to October 1844. See CO/CH/1/3/24. CO/CH/1/3/22 item Mr Alford's Draft Account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1843-1844 1843-1844 [J] L Alford in account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from December 1843 to October 1844 (draft). CO/CH/1/3/23 item J L Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1843-1844 1843-1844 [J] L Alford in account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from December 1843 to September 1844. CO/CH/1/3/24 item The Account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers 1843-1844 1843-1844 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers from November 1843 to October 1844. See CO/CH/1/3/21. There is an additional note concerning the last account. CO/CH/1/3/25 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1846-1847 1846-1847 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers from January 1846 to January 1847. CO/CH/1/3/26 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1847-1848 1846-1847 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1846 to January 1847. CO/CH/1/3/27 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1847 1847 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers for February to October 1847 (appears to be a draft). CO/CH/1/3/28 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1847 1847 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers for February to October 1847.

CO/CH/1/3/29 item The Account of the Master of the Choristers October 1847 1847 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers for October 1847. CO/CH/1/3/30 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1847-1848 1847-1848 The account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1847 to September 1848. CO/CH/1/3/31 item The Account of he Reverend the Master of the Choristers (Draft) 1847-1848 The draft account of the Reverend William Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1847 to June 1848. CO/CH/1/3/32 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1848-1850 (Draft) 1848-1850 The draft account of the Reverend Canon [William] Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1848 to March 1850. CO/CH/1/3/33 item Mr Alford's Account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1848-1850 1848-1850 [J] L Alford in account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1848 to May 1850.

CO/CH/1/3/34 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1848-1849 1848-1849 The account of the Reverend Canon [William] Fisher Master of the Choristers from December 1848 to October 1849. CO/CH/1/3/35 item The Account of the Reverend the Master f the Choristers 1849-1850 1849-1850 The account of the Reverend Canon [William] Fisher Master of the Choristers from October 1849 to June 1850. CO/CH/1/3/36 item Mr Godfrey [and others] in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1848-1851 1848-1851 Several pages of accounts pinned together from 1848 to 1851. CO/CH/1/3/37 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 1851-1852 The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1851 to September 1852.

CO/CH/1/3/38 item Mr Alford's Account with the Master of the Choristers 1850-1851 (Draft) 1850-1851 [J] L Alford in account (draft) with the Master of the Choristers from August 1850 to July 1851. Signed by [?] Beer.

CO/CH/1/3/39 item Mr Alford's Account with the Master of the Choristers 1850-1851 1850-1851 [J] L Alford in account with the Master of the Choristers from August 1850 to July 1851. CO/CH/1/3/40 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1850-1851 (Draft) 1850-1851 The draft account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from July 1850 to October 1851.

CO/CH/1/3/41 item The Account of the Master (Rough Draft) 1850-1851 1850-1851 The draft account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from July 1850 to August 1851. CO/CH/1/3/42 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1850-1851 1850-1851 The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from July 1850 to October 1851. CO/CH/1/3/43 item Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1852-1853 1852-1853 The account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral from October 1852 to January 1853. CO/CH/1/3/44 item Mr Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 1851-1852 [J] L Alford in account with the Master of the Choristers from October 1851 to 1852. CO/CH/1/3/45 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 (Draft) 1851-1852 The draft account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1851 to September 1852.

CO/CH/1/3/46 item Mr Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 1851-1852 [J] L Alford in account with the Master of the Choristers from October 1851 to October 1852. CO/CH/1/3/47 item Grammar School: Account of Annual Income and Expenditure 1851-1852 1851-1852 Accounts for the grammar school from 1851 to 1852. CO/CH/1/3/48 item Mr Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 1851-1852 [J] L Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers form October 1851 to October 1852. CO/CH/1/3/49 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1851-1852 1851-1852 The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1851 to September 1852.

CO/CH/1/3/50 item The Account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers to 31 December 1853 1853 The account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from January 1853 to December 1853. The following title has been crossed out: 'The Account of the Rev[erend] Walter Kerr Hamilton Precentor and Canon residentiary of Sarum Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers'.

CO/CH/1/3/51 item The Account of the Reverend the Master 1852-1853 (Rough Draft) 1852-1853 The account of the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 to September 1853 (includes an entry from 1850). CO/CH/1/3/52 item Mr Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1852-1853 [Draft] 1852-1853 [J] L Alford in account with the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 to October 1853 (includes an entry from 1850). CO/CH/1/3/53 item Mr Alford in Account with the Master of the Choristers 1852-1853 (Rough Draft) 1852-1853 [J] L Alford in account with the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 to September 1853.

CO/CH/1/3/54 item Statement of the Actual Receipts and Expenditure of the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers 1853 and Grammar School to 31 December 1853 Statement of the actual receipts and expenditure of the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and Grammar School of the Close of Sarum Wilts for the year ending 31 Dec 1853 and balance of the same. CO/CH/1/3/55 item Statement of the Actual Receipts and Expenditure of the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers 1853 and Grammar School to 31 December 1853 Duplicate of CO/CH/1/3/54 (with slight differences). CO/CH/1/3/56 item Statement of the Actual Receipts and Expenditure of the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers 1853 Grammar School to 31 December 1853 Duplicate of CO/CH/1/3/54 and CO/CH/1/3/55 (with slight differences). CO/CH/1/3/57 item Payments for Augmentation and Apprenticeship Funds 1851-1852 1851-1852 Untitled sheet of payments to various for augmentation and apprenticeship funds, 1851-1852. CO/CH/1/3/58 item List of Arrears at Michaelmas 1852 1852 List of rents due to the Master of the Choristers at Michaelmas 1851 in arrear in September 1852.

CO/CH/1/3/59 item Statement of the Annual Income and Revenues of the Choristers and Grammar School of the Close of 11 Mar 1854 Sarum Statement of the annual income and revenues of the Choristers and Grammar School of the Close of Sarum number 2. CO/CH/1/3/60 item Alford in Account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers 1852 1852-1853 [J] L Alford in Account with the Reverend the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 [to January 1853].

CO/CH/1/3/61 item Mr James and Others in Account with the Reverend the Master 1847-1852 1847-1852 Accounts with the Master of the Choristers from 1847 to 1852.

CO/CH/1/3/62 item Mr Osmond and Others 1847-1851 1847-1851 Accounts with the Master of the Choristers from 1847 to 1851. CO/CH/1/3/63 item Mr Osmond and Others 1847-1851 1847-1851 Accounts with the Master of the Choristers from 1847 to 1851. CO/CH/1/3/64 item The Master of the Choristers in Account with the Prebendal Fund 1848-1853 1848-1853 The choristers' fund and the prebendal preaching [?turn] fund from 1848 to 1853. On the front is written 'Fair copied in Book and delivered same to Mr Precentor Hamilton Master of Choristers…'

CO/CH/1/3/65 item The Account of the Reverend the Master 1852-1853 1852-1853 Accounts of the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 to October 1853. The heading at the top of the accounts is crossed out ('The Account of the Rev[erend] the Master of the Choristers'). A slip of paper pinned to the first page was marked, 'The Account of the Rev[erend] Walter Kerr Hamilton, Precentor and Canon Residentiary of Sarum Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers.' The accounts are signed by the Dean (Henry Hamilton) and canons residentiary. seal

CO/CH/1/3/66 item The Account of the Reverend the Master [Draft] 1852-1853 The draft account of the Rev[erend] the Master of the Choristers from October 1852 to October 1853.

CO/CH/1/3/67 item Bundle Wrapper [1853] Wrapper for the bundle of Choristers' accounts previously catalogued 'Choristers/5,' marked 'Chorister's Accounts 1838 to 1853.' CO/CH/1/3/68 item Choristers Accounts 1711-1825 1711-1825 Accounts of Masters of the Choristers from 1711 to 1821, with two loose sheets covering the dates 1820-1825. At the front of the volume is a list of the Masters of the Choristers from 1712 to 1826, and there is a note that 'The Librarian is entitled to the sixth Part of the clear annual Profit of the Farm at Tilshead.' The book is bound in [vellum], and is 14.5 inches by 6 inches. CO/CH/1/3/69 item Choristers' Account for the Year Ending 31st December 1921 1921-1922 The account of the Master of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1921. Signed by Charles Myers, Master of the Choristers. This item was removed from a bundle of accounts for the Choristers School. CO/CH/1/4 sub-sub-sub- Accounts and Valuations of Rents and Tithes 1804-1841 series Includes an account book of rents and tithes for Choristers' property, survey and valuation of tithes of Preshute, Preshute tithe accounts, and a 'Chorister's Rent Roll' account book.

CO/CH/1/4/1 item The Choristers Account Book: Rents and Tithes for Preshute, Tilshead and Sarum 1805-1813 A paper-bound printed book relating to duties 'pursuant to the Acts of Parliament passed for levying Assessor,' which has been partially filled with 'An Acc[ount] of the Occupiers of Tythes in the Parish of Preshute belong[ing] to the Dean [and] Chapter of Sarum for the Choristers [and] due to the Master of the Choristers and the annual Rents settled to be paid...' from 1806 to 1810, and similar accounts for Tilshead 1807-1813. There are also loose papers inserted in the book. Inserted in the inside cover are four items: notes re rent and land tax; a bill for work done at Tilshead farm; a list of land and occupants, on the reverse of which is an account of payments [rents]; and a list of persons paying rents of tithes and rents in Preshute. At the end of the handwritten section of the book there were eight loose papers relating to Preshute rents and tithes, which have all been removed and catalogued under CO/CH/1/4/3 (an account of the occupiers of tithes and annual rents from Michaelmas 1805; tithes for occupiers of lands dated December 1806; annual rents for tithes due at Michaelmas 1808; annual rents due at Michaelmas 1807; an account of the occupiers of tithes and of annual rents to be paid due at Michaelmas 1809; two copies of an account of the rents due to the Master of the Choristers at Michaelmas 1810; and an account of the occupiers of tithes and of the annual rents due at Michaelmas 1811.) The book is marked, 'The Choiristers Acco[unt] Book Rents Tythes [etc] Preshute Tilshead [and] Sarum.'

CO/CH/1/4/2 item A Survey and Valuation of the Tithes of the Tithing of Preshute 1804-1841 Small bound volume containing 'Mr Webb's Survey.' The full title is 'A Survey and Valuation of The Tythes of the Tything of Preshute in the County of Wilts The Property of The Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral.' Surveyed May 1804 by Francis Webb. There is a loose item inserted at the back of the book, containing Mr George's payment of tithes for Preshute.

CO/CH/1/4/3 item Preshute Tithe Accounts 1805-1830 Accounts of the occupiers of tithes in the parish of Preshute and of the annual rent to be paid for the same due to the Dean and Chapter, and receipts for payment, with related material.

CO/CH/1/4/3/1 piece Account of Tithes in Preshute 1805 1805 The full title is 'An Acco[unt] of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute belong[ing] to the Dean [and] Chapter of Sarum for the Choiristers, [and] the annual Rents to be paid for the same from Mich[aelm]as 1805.'

CO/CH/1/4/3/2 piece Receipt for Tithes 1806 1806-1807 Receipt for money paid for tithes at Michaelmas 1806 from the occupiers of lands in part of the parish of Preshute. CO/CH/1/4/3/3 piece Receipt for Tithes 1808 1808 Receipt for the annual rents for tithes due at Michaelmas 1808 from the occupiers of lands in the parish of Preshute. CO/CH/1/4/3/4 piece Receipt for Tithes 1807 1807 Receipt for the annual rents due at Michaelmas 1807 from the occupiers of tithes in the parish of Preshute. CO/CH/1/4/3/5 piece Account of Tithes in Preshute 1809 1809 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rents to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1809 to the Dean [and] Chapter of Sarum.' CO/CH/1/4/3/6 piece Account of Rents from Tithes in Preshute 1810 1810 The full title is 'An Account of the Rents due to the Master of the Choristers from the Occupiers of Tythes in the Parish of Preshute at Michaelmas 1810.' At the top is written 'not correct see Mr Alexander[?s recd]. CO/CH/1/4/3/7 piece Account of Rents from Tithes in Preshute 1810 1810 Copy of CO/CH/1/4/3/6, with slight differences (no comment on whether the accounts are correct). CO/CH/1/4/3/8 piece Preshute Tithe Account (Mr Alexander) 1811 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rents to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1811 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' CO/CH/1/4/3/9 piece An Account of Tithes due to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum at Michaelmas 1821 for Preshute Parish 1821 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1821 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was enclosed with a list of defaulters (CO/CH/1/4/3/10).

CO/CH/1/4/3/10 piece Preshute Defaulters 1821 A list of defaulters for Preshute tithes for the year 1821. This was enclosed within the 1821 account (CO/CH/1/4/3/9).

CO/CH/1/4/3/11 piece Tithe Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum to Michaelmas 1828 1828 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1828 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' A sheet with George Sainsbury's account on it was previously attached (metal pin now removed; catalogued under CO/CH/1/4/3/12) and there was also a note enclosed to [William] Boucher from George Sainsbury re the account (CO/CH/1/4/3/13). CO/CH/1/4/3/12 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1828 1828 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1828. This was previously pinned to the Preshute tithe account for 1828 (CO/CH/1/4/3/11). CO/CH/1/4/3/13 piece Letter to Mr Boucher from George Sainsbury 2 Dec 1828 A letter to [William] Boucher from George Sainsbury re a cheque for the balance of the tithe account collected by him at Michaelmas for the Dean and Chapter. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account fo 1828 (CO/CH/1/4/3/11). CO/CH/1/4/3/14 piece Account of Tithes in Preshute 1829 1829 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1829 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was enclosed with George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/15). CO/CH/1/4/3/15 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1829 1829 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1829. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1829 (CO/CH/1/4/3/14). CO/CH/1/4/3/16 piece Preshute Tithe Account to Michaelmas 1830 1830 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1830 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was enclosed with George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/17), and there was also a letter to [William] Boucher from J Brinsden asking for a reduction of tithes (CO/CH/1/4/3/18).

CO/CH/1/4/3/17 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1830 1830 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1830. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1830 (CO/CH/1/4/3/16).

CO/CH/1/4/3/18 piece Letter to Mr Boucher from J Brinsden nd [1830] A letter to [William] Boucher from J Brinsden of Elcott Mill asking for a reduction of tithes, which was previously enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1830 (CO/CH/1/4/3/16). CO/CH/1/4/3/19 piece Preshute Tithe Account 1807 1806-1807 Marked [W] Alexander Keeper of the Bridewell, Marlborough.' The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of Tythes in the Parish of Preshute belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum, for the Choristers, and the Annual Rents to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1807. Signed by Jo[seph] Warden, 02 Dec 18[07]. seal CO/CH/1/4/3/20 piece Account of Tithes in Preshute 1820 1820 Marked [W] Alexander's Collect[ion] £88.2.8.' The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rents to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1820 to the Dean [and] Chapter of Sarum.' CO/CH/1/4/3/21 piece An Account of Tithes due to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum at Michaelmas 1822 for the Parish of 1822 Preshute Wiltshire The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1822 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' Two additional sheets were attached (metal pin now removed): George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/22), and tithes for divided land late in the occupation of Michael Cook (CO/CH/1/4/3/23).

CO/CH/1/4/3/22 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1822 1822 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1822. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1822 (CO/CH/1/4/3/21).

CO/CH/1/4/3/23 piece Division of Land Late in the Occupation of Michael Cook Let by Mr Smith nd [1822] Tithes for land let by Mr Smith to Mr Brinsden, Mrs Mortimer and Benjamin Wright. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1822 (CO/CH/1/4/3/21).

CO/CH/1/4/3/24 piece Tithe Account for the Parish of Preshute due Michaelmas 1823 1823 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1823 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was enclosed with George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/25).

CO/CH/1/4/3/25 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1823 1823 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1823. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1823 (CO/CH/1/4/3/24).

CO/CH/1/4/3/26 piece Tithe Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum to Michaelmas 1824 1824 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1824 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' Two additional sheets were enclosed: George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/27) and a plan of Mr Eyre's property (CO/CH/1/4/3/28). CO/CH/1/4/3/27 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1824 1824 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1824. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1824 (CO/CH/1/4/3/26). One of the payments is to [Mr] Alexander for measuring and making a plan of Mr Eyre's meadow - the plan has been catalogued under CO/CH/1/4/3/28. This item (and the plan) was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1824 (CO/CH/1/4/3/26).

CO/CH/1/4/3/28 piece A Plan of Mr Eyre's Grounds and the Road 1824 A plan of Mr Eyre's property, which is referred to in George Sainsbury's accounts for 1824 (CO/CH/1/4/3/27). This item was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1824 (CO/CH/1/4/3/26). CO/CH/1/4/3/29 piece Preshute Tithe Account of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum to Michaelmas 1825 1825 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Mich[aelm]as 1825 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was enclosed with George Sainsbury's account (CO/CH/1/4/3/30).

CO/CH/1/4/3/30 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1825 1825 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1825. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1825 (CO/CH/1/4/3/29). CO/CH/1/4/3/31 piece Tithe Account, Preshute to Michaelmas 1826 1826 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1826 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was attached with George Sainsbury's account (metal pin now removed; catalogued under CO/CH/1/4/3/32). CO/CH/1/4/3/32 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1826 1826 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1826. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1826 (CO/CH/1/4/3/31).

CO/CH/1/4/3/33 piece Preshute Tithe Account to Michaelmas 1827 1827 The full title is 'An Account of the Occupiers of the Tythes in the Parish of Preshute and of the Annual Rent to be paid for the same due at Michaelmas 1827 to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum.' An additional sheet was attached with George Sainsbury's account (metal pin now removed; catalogued under CO/CH/1/4/3/34). CO/CH/1/4/3/34 piece George Sainsbury in Account with the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 1827 1827 The account of George Sainsbury, tithe collector, for 1827. This was enclosed within the Preshute tithe account for 1827 (CO/CH/1/4/3/33).

CO/CH/1/4/4 item Choristers' Rent Roll 1836-1860 Choristers' Rent Roll 1836-1860.

CO/CH/1/4/5 item Survey and Valuation of the Parsonage House and Glebe Lands Belonging to the Rectory of Preshute Dec 1842 and of the Tithes of the Titing of Manton Survey and valuation of the parsonage house and glebe lands belonging to the rectory of Preshute Wiltshire, and of the tithes of the tithing of Manton part of the said rectory, held by lease for 21 years of the choristers of Salisbury Cathedral. 'J. W. Clark Esq Lessee 1842.' There is a pencil annotation which states, 'Preshute] Extract Mr Attwood's survey of 1842.'

CO/CH/1/5 sub-sub-sub- Cash Books 1907-1957 series CO/CH/1/5/1 item Choristers' Account Cash Book 1907-1917 1907-1918 Choristers' Account Cash Book for the years 1907-1918.

CO/CH/1/5/2 item Choristers' Account Cash Book 1918-1928 1918-1928 Choristers' Account Cash Book for the years 1918-1928. There is a sticker on the spine marked, '[Ch]oristers A/C.'

CO/CH/1/5/3 item Choristers' Account Cash Book 1929-1957 1929-1957 Choristers' Account Cash Book for the years 1929-1957. A few items are either loose or stuck in at the front of the volume: letter to E C L Parker from Lloyds Bank re Dean and Chapter accounts; two pages headed 'Choristers Account Investments' with a section on the Cathedral School; and 'Return and Digest of Endowed Charities (County of Wilts): The Choristers' School, Salisbury' (see CO/CH/2/4/1). CO/CH/1/6 sub-sub-sub- Choristers School Accounts 1922-1930 series Rental of property belonging to the Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter and Account of the Master for the years 1922-1929. CO/CH/1/6/1 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1922 1922-1923 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1922, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1922. Signed by Charles Myers Master of the Choristers. Examined by A E Bu[rn], Charles L Dundas, H W Carpenter and Henry R W [Fanes]. CO/CH/1/6/2 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1923 1923-1924 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1923, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1923. Signed by Charles Myers Master of the Choristers. Examined by Andrew E [....], C[harles] L D[undas], H W Carpenter and W R W F. CO/CH/1/6/3 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1924 1924-1925 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1924, and the account of the Master for the

year ending 31 Dec 1924. Signed by Charles Myers Master of the Choristers. Examined by Andrew E [Burn], C[harles] L D[undas], H W Carpenter and H[enry] R W Fane[s].

CO/CH/1/6/4 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1925 1925-1926 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1925, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1925. Signed by Charles Myers Master of the Choristers. Examined by A[ndrew] E B[urn], Charles L Dundas, H W Carpenter and H[enry] R W Fane[s]. CO/CH/1/6/5 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1926 1926-1927 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1926, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1926. Signed by Charles Myers Master of the Choristers. Examined by Andrew E B[urn], Charles L Dundas, H W Carpenter and H[enry] R W Fane[s]. CO/CH/1/6/6 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1927 1927-1928 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1927, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1927. Examined by H W Carpenter and H[enry] R W Fane[s]. A memorandum was enclosed in the accounts; this has been catalogued under CO/CH/1/6/7. The Master was E J B. CO/CH/1/6/7 item Memorandum re Communar's Account 23-Nov-27 Memorandum re forwarding the Communar's account for the year ending 31 Dec 1926. This has been annotated in pencil. It was previously enclosed in CO/CH/1/6/6.

CO/CH/1/6/8 item Rental and Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1928 1928-1929 Rental of property belonging to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral for the year ending 31 Dec 1928, and the account of the Master for the year ending 31 Dec 1928. Examined by J [R], H W Carpenter, H[enry] R W Fane[s] and C T D. The Master was E J B.

CO/CH/1/6/9 item Account for the Year Ending 31 December 1929 1929-1930 Account of the Choristers School for the year ending 31 Dec 1929. Signed by John Randolph Bishop and Master of the Choristers. Examined by H W Carpenter, H[enry] R W F[anes], C T D and W O P.

CO/CH/2 sub-sub-series Choristers' School 1554-1836

CO/CH/2/1 sub-sub-sub- Appointments 1554-1580 series Appointments of school and choir masters by the Dean and Chapter. CO/CH/2/1/1 item Appointment of Christopher Benet as Schoolmaster of the Free School 1 Jun 1554 Indenture between the Dean and Chapter on the one part and Christopher Benet of the Close on the other part. The Dean and Chapter have granted to Christopher Benet the office of 'Scoole maister of the free scoole' and he would receive £10 annually. seal CO/CH/2/1/2 item Indenture of Agreement Between the Dean and Chapter and John Taylor 17 Sep 1569 Indenture of agreement between the Dean and Chapter on the one part and John Taylor of the Close on the other part that from the feast of St Michael next he would from time to time teach and instruct the choristers in the 'arte and scyence of musike', and give them food and lodging and other 'necessaries.' He was also to maintain the choristers' house (mansion house) in the Close. In consideration of the above the Dean and Chapter would allow John Taylor to occupy the choristers' house, with pasture rights in the 'churchyerde marshe' and other lands in the Close, and they would pay him £52, 5 shillings and 8 pence annually. There is an inventory attached of goods belonging to the choristers' house. seal

CO/CH/2/1/3 item Indenture of Agreement Between the Dean and Chapter and John Farrant 31 May 1580 Indenture of agreement between the Dean and Chapter on the one part and John Farrant of the Close on the other part that he would from time to time furnish the choir in convenient order and time in singing and playing the organ, would furnish the choir with eight choristers with good voices, teach them in the art and science of music, and give them food, lodging and other necessaries. In consideration of the above the Dean and Chapter would grant to John Farrant the choristers' house (mansion house), and other buildings and grounds, and herbage elsewhere, and would pay him annualy £45, 11 shillings. He would also hold the office of organ player. There is an inventory attached of goods belonging to the choristers' house. seal

CO/CH/2/2 sub-sub-sub- Statements of Conduct 1600-1836 series Documents relating to charges against schoolmasters. CO/CH/2/2/1 item The Dean and Chapter Against John Bartlett nd Early 17th Articles objected by the Dean and Chapter against John Bartlett teacher and keeper of the choristers, century concerning ‘his ill carriadge towards them [and] ill usage of the choristers.’ There are thirteen points of dispute.

CO/CH/2/2/2 item Mr Greenly's Answer to the Charge of Neglect 1836 Statement about books used in the canons school, and the poor behaviour and attendance of boys ('Threats Horsewhipping [and] Kindness are all unavailing!'). Mr Greenly was master of the school.

CO/CH/2/3 sub-sub-sub- Resignations 12 Apr 1780 series Resignations of schoolmasters. CO/CH/2/3/1 item Mr Butt's Resignation of the School 12 Apr 1780 Edward Butt's resignation as 'Schoolmaster of the Grammar School of the Close.' He appoints Joseph Elderton and William Boucher public notaries as his proxies to exhibit the resignation to the Dean and Chapter. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Christopher Hallett Junior. Mr Butt's salary is listed in the Choristers' accounts for 1779-1780 and 1780-1781 (with which it was found before cataloguing). seal

CO/CH/2/4 sub-sub-sub- Reports series

CO/CH/2/4/1 item Return and Digest of Endowed Charities (County of Wilts): The Choristers' School, Salisbury 17th Jul 1907 Printed return of endowed charities for the county of Wiltshire, to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons dated 09 Aug 1901.

CO/CH/3 sub-sub-series Apprentices

CO/CH/3/1 sub-sub-sub- Indentures of Apprenticeship 1777-1834 series The sub-sub-series contains indentures of apprenticeship of former choristers of Salisbury Cathedral, from the following dates: 1788, 1789, 1791, 1777, 1778, 1787, 1781 (4), 1834, 1831 (2), 1829 (2), 1810, 1805, 1864, 1866 and 1871 (2). There is also a related letter and receipts. CO/CH/3/1/1 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of John Goss to Margaret Byles 24 Apr 1788 Indenture of apprenticeship of John Goss late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Margaret Byles of Henley upon Thames in the county of Oxford linen and woollen draper for 6 years. Signed and sealed by John Goss Junior, John Goss, Rachel Richards and Margeret Byles. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Joseph Hillary, Thomas Cooper Junior and George Richards. seals CO/CH/3/1/2 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of John Kidd to Benjamin Charles Collins 7 Dec 1789 Indenture of apprenticeship of John Kidd late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Benjamin Charles Collins of the same city printer for 7 years. Signed and sealed by John Kidd Junior, John Kidd and Benjamin Charles Collins. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Joseph Hillary. seals

CO/CH/3/1/3 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of William Simmonds to William Snook and William Snook the Younger 7 Dec 1791 Indenture of apprenticeship of William Simmonds late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to William Snook and William Snook the Younger of New Sarum cutlers for 6 years. Signed and sealed by Wiliam Simmonds, Thomas Simmonds, William Snook and William Snook Junior. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Robert Cane and Ed[mund] Roberts. seals

CO/CH/3/1/4 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Henry Hayne to Richard Brownjohn 13 Oct 1777 Indenture of apprenticeship of Henry Hayne late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Richard Brownjohn of New Sarum tailor for 7 years. Signed and sealed by Richard Brownjohn. Signed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Chubb. seal

CO/CH/3/1/5 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Charles Hill the Younger to Charles Hill [30] Jan 1778 Indenture of apprenticeship of Charles Hill the Younger late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Charles Hill his father of New Sarum shoemaker for 7 years. Signed and sealed by Charles Hill Junior and Charles Hill. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Chubb. seals

CO/CH/3/1/6 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of William Faulkner to Henry Shorto 29 Oct 1787 Indenture of apprenticeship of William Faulkner late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Henry Shorto of New Sarum cutler for 6 years. Signed by Henry Shorto. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Joseph Elderton and Joseph Hillary. missing

CO/CH/3/1/7 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of John Waterlen to William Lewis 3 Mar 1781 Indenture of apprenticeship of John Waterlen late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to William Lewis of New Sarum watchmaker for 7 years. Signed and sealed by John Waterlen. Signed and sealed, being first stamped, in the presence of Christopher Hallett. seal

CO/CH/3/1/8 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of John Waterlen to William Lewis 3 Mar 1781 Indenture of apprenticeship of John Waterlen late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to William Lewis of New Sarum watchmaker for 7 years. Signed and sealed by William Lewis. Signed and sealed, being first stamped, in the presence of Christopher Hallett. The writing is badly faded but it may have been witnessed by John Hillary. seal

CO/CH/3/1/9 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Thomas Shillingford to James Hicks 23 Sep 1781 Indenture of apprenticeship of Thomas Shillingford late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to James Hicks of New Sarum tailor for 6 years. Signed and sealed by Thomas Shillngford, William Brown and James Hicks. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Joseph Hillary. seals

CO/CH/3/1/10 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Stephen Sibley to Robert Parry 3 Jul 1781 Indenture of apprenticeship of Stephen Sibley one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Robert Parry Organist of the Cathedral for 5 years. Signed and sealed by Robert Parry. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Henry Stephens and William A[mor]. seal

CO/CH/3/1/11 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Charles Mott to Henry Hunt 20 Feb 1834 Indenture of apprenticeship of Charles Mott late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Henry Hunt of New Sarum clock and watch maker for 6 years. Signed and sealed by Charles Mott, Henry Hunt and William L[isle] Bowles. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Hayward. seal missing CO/CH/3/1/12 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of George Richard Aylward to Messrs William Conduit and John Conduit 26 Feb 1831 Indenture of apprenticeship of George Richard Aylward late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to William Conduit and John Conduit of New Sarum carpenters and joiners for 6 years. Signed and sealed by George R Aylward, William Conduit, John Conduit and Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell- Bouverie]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Hayward. seal missing

CO/CH/3/1/13 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Alfred Munday to John Munday 11 Oct 1831 Indenture of apprenticeship of Alfred Munday late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to John Munday tailor for 7 years. Signed and sealed by Alfred Munday, John Munday and William Lisle Bowles. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Hayward. missing

CO/CH/3/1/14 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Mark Nichols to Charles Nichols 23 May 1829 Indenture of apprenticeship of Mark Nichols late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Charles Nichols of Warminster in the county of Wiltshire linen draper for 5 years. Signed and sealed by Mark Nichols, Charles Nichols and Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [Samuel] Jones of Warminster linen draper and [William] Boucher. William Hayward and Charles Hayward witnessed payment to Charles Nichols. A letter was enclosed; this has been catalogued under reference CO/CH/3/1/15. seal missing CO/CH/3/1/15 item Letter from Charles Nichols re Payment of Apprentice Money 13 Sep 1830 Letter from Charles Nichols re payment of the remaining £10 of his brother Mark Nichols' apprentice money to Mr Hayward. Half of the address is missing but the remaining text is 'ward [?Hayward] Close Salisbury.' This letter was enclosed within CO/CH/3/1/14. CO/CH/3/1/16 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Thomas Bromage to William B Brodie 24 Jan 1829 Indenture of apprenticeship of Thomas Bromage late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to William Bird Brodie of New Sarum Printer for 7 years. Signed and sealed by Thomas Bromage, William B Brodie and Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Hayward. seal missing CO/CH/3/1/17 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of John Hardiman to Andrew Gilmour 22 Jan 1810 Indenture of apprenticeship of John Hardiman late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Andrew Gilmour of New Sarum bookbinder for 7 years. Signed and sealed by John Hardiman, Andrew Gilmour and William Coxe. Sealed and delivered in the presence of William Hayward. seal missing

CO/CH/3/1/18 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Charles Beale to Charles Cooke 18 May 1805 Indenture of apprenticeship of Charles Beale late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Charles Cooke of New Sarum brush maker for 7 years. Signed and sealed by Charles Cooke, Charles Beale and William Coxe. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Edward Davies. seal missing

CO/CH/3/1/19 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Walter Alsop Ford to Messrs F and J M Shum 1 Jun 1864 Indenture of apprenticeship of Walter Alsop Ford late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Frederick Shum and John Michael Shum of No 9 Union Street in Bath in the county of Somerset woollen merchants for 5 years. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Alfred George Glendell woollen draper, Jeremiah Foreman, and Henry Merrick clerk to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick Solicitors. A receipt was attached; this has been catalogued under CO/CH/3/1/20. seals

CO/CH/3/1/20 item Receipt for Premium for Indenture of Apprenticeship of Walter Alsop Ford 15 Aug 1866 Receipt for payment of £14 19s 6d from the Master of the Choristers for the premium payable upon the apprenticeship indenture of Walter Alsop Ford. Signed by Frederick Shum and John Michael Shum. Witnessed by [William] […] Dill woollen draper. This was originally pinned to the indenture of apprenticeship (CO/CH/3/1/19). CO/CH/3/1/21 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Edmund Rogers the Younger to Mr E Brind 16 Mar 1866 Indenture of apprenticeship of Edmund Rogers the Younger late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Edward Brind of Highnam in the county of Gloucester organist and professor of music for 3 years. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Henry Merrick clerk to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick Solicitors. A receipt was attached; this has been catalogued under CO/CH/3/1/22. seals

CO/CH/3/1/22 item Receipt for Premium for Indenture of Apprenticeship of Edmund Rogers the Younger 10 Oct 1867 Receipt for payment of £14 19s 6d from the Master of the Choristers for the premium payable upon the apprenticeship indenture of Edmund Rogers the Younger. Signed by Edward Brind. Witnessed by Alfred Bright schoolmaster in Highnam. This was originally pinned to the indenture of apprenticeship (CO/CH/3/1/21).

CO/CH/3/1/23 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Edwin Waller to George Lloyd 13 Jul 1871 Indenture of apprenticeship of Edwin Waller late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to George Lloyd of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire ironmonger for 3 years. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Verrinder clerk to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick Chapter Clerks. seals

CO/CH/3/1/24 item Indenture of Apprenticeship of Edward Arthur Kenningham to Mr Freeman Horniblow 21 Dec 1871 Indenture of apprenticeship of Edward Arthur Kenningham late one of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral to Freeman Horniblow of Numbers 34 and 36 Catherine Street in New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire linen and woolen draper for 4 years. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Verrinder Clerk to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick. seals CO/CH/4 sub-sub-series Charters and Deeds 1395-17th century CO/CH/4/1 item Charters Concerning Choristers and Vicars of the Church of Sarum nd [17th This concerns both the Choristers and the Vicars Choral. The title in Latin is 'Chartae Tangentes century] Choristos [et] Vicarios Eccl[es]ia Sarum.' The item has been partially repaired, but part is missing and part is difficult to read due to staining. It summarises deeds dated between 1344 and 1657 which relate to property: a 1344 indenture which states that Roger de Martivall Bishop of Sarum in his last testament bequeathed to the Choristers and Vicars £500, so that the Choristers would [receive] 100s and the Vicars £40 annually forever; a c1348 charter in which the Dean and Chapter [demise unto Robert] de Baldock [the manor of] Melksham for £8 (text obscured); a lease dated 1657 from the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Hoppegood of New Sarum feltmaker of a tenement and garden in Castle Street for 40 years under 13s 4s rent; and a charter dated c1348 relating to lands which William Was and his wife held.

CO/CH/4/2 item Confirmation by William Archbishop of Canterbury May 1395 William [Courtenay] Archbishop of Canterbury’s confirmation of an agreement made by the Dean and Chapter with the consent of the choristers and with his authority that in consideration of the benefits which John [Waltham] Bishop of Sarum bestowed on the choristers, every day after Compline all the choristers were to gather in the choir and kneeling before the Bishop or his perpetual memorial would sing the antiphon Sancta Maria Virgo (and others), and the [assistant] master of the choristers on his admission to office would take a oath to see that this was carried out. The Archbishop confirms the above and caused his seal with that of the Dean and Chapter to be attached. Given at the Archbishop’s manor of Lambhythe. (Bishop Waltham died in September 1395). seals

CO/CH/5 sub-sub-series Property 1300-1924

CO/CH/5/1 sub-sub-sub- Property Deeds 1300-1924 series Leases, counterparts, and other items including correspondence relating to the property of the Choristers. NB. A lugg is a land measure, see Zupko, R E, A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles: the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century (Philadelphia, 1985). CO/CH/5/1/1 item Exchange of Land between Thomas Burell and Adam Lucas nd 13th Indenture of an exchange of an acre of land between Thomas Burell and Adam Lucas. The item is century endorsed as follows (translation of the Latin): charter of Thomas Burell, of one acre in exchange with another acre. The top part of the item is badly stained and cannot be read fully - uncertainties will be indicated with square brackets. Thomas Burell grants unto Adam Lucas and his heirs one acre [of his land which] lies between his close and between his land, in exchange [with a certain other] acre [of land which] lies between Thomas Burell's acre and an acre of the Canons of Bradenstoke, for the said Adam and his heirs to have and to hold from Thomas Burell and his heirs. Thomas Burell and his heirs warrant the said acre to the said Adam and his heirs against all men and women. seal

CO/CH/5/1/2 item Lease from John de Camera to Thomas de Berford 24 Jun 1359 John de Camera warden of the land and possessions of the Choristers lets to Thomas de Berford one stall with two 'gurgitibus' (literally 'whirlpools' or 'depths' - paper catalogue suggests 'drains'), which was between the stall of Thomas Hungerford on one side and the stall that was Thomas Stalbrigge's on the other, to have and to hold from the feast of St Michael for the term of his life. The annual rent was 40s in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at Salisbury. seal

CO/CH/5/1/3 item Confirmation of Lease from John de Camera to Thomas de Hungerford and John le Muleward 1360 Confirmation by the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral of a lease for lives made by John de Camera Precentor and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers to Thomas de Hungerford citizen of New Sarum and John le Muleward mercer, of two shops with two gutters situated in the city at the corner of the Guildhall between the western door of the tavern there on the southern part and the shop held by Robert le Bout on the eastern part to have and to hold for their lives. The text is stained but the rent appears to be 40s in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given in the Chapter House on the Monday after the feast of St Edmund [the Martyr] [20 November], which was on a Friday. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/4 item Lease from Ralph Olneye to Thomas Gilberd 1363 Lease for life. Ralph Olneye Canon of Salisbury Cathedral and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to Thomas Gilberd one shop with one lead gutter which is in New Sarum at the north of the Guildhall between the shop which William Sutton holds on the east part and the shop which Robert Bout holds on the west part, to have and to hold whilst he lives in it. The annual rent was 20s in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal

CO/CH/5/1/5 item Lease from Robert de Walsham to John and Cecily Aumbresbury 1371 Lease for lives. Robert de Walsham Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to John Aumbresbury and his wife Cecily that corner shop with three 'gurgitibus' [?drains] which is in New Sarum at the west part of the Guildhall between the west door of the Guildhall Tavern on the north part and the shop which John Aumbresbury holds on the east part (the shop was formerly held by Thomas Bereford), to have and to hold for their lives. The annual rent was 40s in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/6 item Lease from Robert Walsham to John Cokerel 1373 Robert Walsham canon of Salisbury Cathedral and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to John Cokerel the whole shop with a gutter which is situated in New Sarum on the north part of the Guildhall between the shop which William Cokerel holds on the east part and the shop which Thomas Casteltone holds on the west part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal

CO/CH/5/1/7 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to John Muleward, Thomas Child and John Mulborn 1382 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Robert de Walsham Precentor and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to John Muleward mercer, Thomas Chyld [Child] and John Mulborn two shops with two gutters situated together in New Sarum at the corner of the Guildhall between the west door of the tavern there on the south part and the shop which Robert Bunt holds on the east part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40 shillings in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given in the Chapter House. ('2' is written on the back but this may be the number of shops). seal missing CO/CH/5/1/8 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Simon and Alice Bout 3 Sep 1387 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of John Tork [?Turk] warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Simon Bout and Alice his wife all that shop with the 'camera' [?crypt, chamber] annexed situated in New Sarum on the north part of the Guildhall between the shop which John le Mercer [?John the mercer] holds on one side and the shop which John Lemyngton holds on the other side with a gutter next to it, to have and to hold for 33 years. The annual rent was 33s, 4d to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/9 item Lease from John Turk to Edward Bour 1389 John Turk canon and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to Edward Bour Clerk a shop situated in New Sarum between the door of the Guildhall on one side and the ditch called Barbouresbathe on the other side, one window of which shop extends towards the market, and the other window is opposite the tenement called Courtplace, to have and to hold for 40 years (this number has been altered). The annual rent was 6s, 8d to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Parts of the document are damaged and the text is obscured. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/10 item Lease from John Turk to Edward Bour 29 Sep 1389 This is the same as the above item (CO/CH/5/1/9), apart from the length of lease. John Turk canon and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to Edward Bour Clerk a shop situated in New Sarum between the door of the Guildhall on one side and the ditch called Barbouresbathe on the other side, one window of which shop extends towards the market, and the other window is opposite the tenement called Courtplace, to have and to hold for 20 years. The annual rent was 6s, 8d to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at the Cathedral on the feast of St Michael. The bottom of the document are damaged. seal missing CO/CH/5/1/11 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to John Fovent 1389 The Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral with the assent of John Turk warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grants to John [?Fovent] mercer all that shop with a gutter adjoining it situated in New Sarum on the west part of the Guildhall between the door of the tavern called the Guildhall on the south part and the corner shop which Thomas Chyld [Child] holds on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years . The annual rent was 20s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/12 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Richard Cormayle 6 Nov 1397 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Richard Cormayle and Joan his wife all that shop with one gutter next to it situated in New Sarum on the west part of the Guildhall between the door of the tavern called Guildhall on the south side and the corner shop which Thomas Child holds on the north side, to have and to hold for 33 years. The annual rent was [20]s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/13 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Richard Cormayle 6 Nov 1397 The same text as the above item (CO/CH/5/1/12). The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Richard Cormayle and Joan his wife all that shop with one gutter next to it situated in New Sarum on the west part of the Guildhall between the door of the tavern called Guildhall on the south side and the corner shop which Thomas Child holds on the north side, to have and to hold for 33 years. The annual rent was [20]s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. missing CO/CH/5/1/14 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to John Lake 2 Feb The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the 1399/1400 Choristers grant to John Lake all that corner shop with a gutter adjoining it situated in New Sarum between the shop which Thomas Grene holds on the west part and the shop which John Boukbinder [bookbinder] holds on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s, 4d to be paid at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Given at New Sarum on Monday on the Feast of the Purification. missing

CO/CH/5/1/15 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Peter and Petronella Dawe 2 Feb The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the 1399/1400 Choristers grant to Peter Dawe mercer and Petronella his wife all that shop with the gutter adjoining it situated in New Sarum between the door of the Guildhall on the north part and the east door of the tavern under the Guildhall on the south part (the shop was under the Guildhall according to the endorsement), to have and to hold for 20 years. The annual rent was 8s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum on Monday on the Feast of the Purification. missing

CO/CH/5/1/16 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Robert, Edith and Joan Tanell 10 Jul 1400 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Robert Tanell, Edith his wife and Joan their daughter a tenement with chambers and a house called Workhows [Workhouse] newly built with a garden and spring [?fountain] adjoining it situated in New Sarum in St Martin Street between the tenement of Edmund Enfeld on the east part and the tenement of Thomas Casteltone on the west part, to have and to hold for 50 years. The annual rent was [21]s (text obscured by staining) to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/17 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Peter, Petronella and William Dawe 10 Jun 1401 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of Thomas Southam warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Peter Dawe mercer, Petronella his wife and William their son all that shop with all the appurtenances situated in New Sarum under the Guildhall on the north part between the shop which Thomas Casteltone holds on the east part and the shop which Simon Bout holds on the west part, to have and to hold for 60 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/18 item Lease from Thomas Southam to Richard Holhurst 20 Sep 1401 This indenture witnesses that Thomas Southam Canon and Custos Choristarum of Salisbury Cathedral grants to Richard Holhurst Vicar of this church a tenement which was once ordained as a dwelling place for the choristers in the Close to have and to hold for his life. Given at Salisbury. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/19 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Philip and Margaret Baron 22 Sep 1406 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of George Louthorp Treasurer and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Philip Baron and Margaret his wife all that corner shop situated between the door of the Guildhall ('Guilde Aule') on the south part and the ditch called Barbouresbathe next to the east end of the mercers' shops, to have and to hold for 33 years. The annual rent was 7 shillings to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum on Wednesday on the feast of St [Mauricius 22 Sep]. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/20 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to William and Joan Warwick 1415 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of George Leonthorp [Louthorp] Canon, Treasurer and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to William Warwyk [Warwick] of New Sarum mercer and Joan his wife all that corner shop with gutter adjoining it which Thomas Child mercer held situated under the Guildhall at the west end looking towards the north between the shop (lately of Simon Bout) which William Fynyan holds on the east part and the shop (lately of John Fovent mercer) which John Clerk mercer holds, next to the entrance of the tavern there on the south, to have and to hold for 30 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid in equal portions at the four terms of the year. Given at New Sarum. seal seal

CO/CH/5/1/21 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to John [W] 1 Oct The document is badly stained and faded. The Dean and Chapter with the assent of George (de) 1417/1418 Louthorp warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to John [W...] [text faded] of New Sarum mercer and John Parkyn of the same city mercer all that corner shop [with two ? - text obscured] newly built above it with [?] annexed to the western part with gutters [text faded], between the shop which John Taylo[?r] holds [and the shop which John Charlyng holds] on the [north] part. Given at New Sarum. seal missing CO/CH/5/1/22 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to John and Agnes Crise 10 Sep 1460 Gilbert Kymer Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and the Chapter, and William Crowton canon and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to John Crise tanner of New Sarum and Agnes his wife a tenement situated in St Martin Street between the tenement of a certain chantry founded in the parish church of Dounton [Downton] on the east side and the tenement of Richard Gilbert on the west side, to have and to hold for 30 years. The annual rent was 26s and 8d to be paid at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Given in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/23 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Walter and Joan Maior 1475 The Dean and Chapter with the assent of William Osgodby Canon Residentiary and warden of the lands and tenements of the Choristers grant to Walter Maior [?Major] and Joan his wife all that cellar situated in New Sarum under the Guildhall ('Gilda Aula') of the Bishop, with two doors on the east and west sides, to have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Given at New Sarum. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/24 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Richard and Cecily Cherite 17 Feb Lease made between the Dean and Chapter on the one part, and Richard Cherite of New Sarum mercer 1487/1488 and his wife Cecily on the other part. The Dean and Chapter grant to the said Richard and Cecily all that tenement or shop with a 'solarium' (terrace or upper room) built above it, situated in the said city next to the west door of the Guildhall Tavern opposite the great market there on the north side of the said door (measurements are given), to have and to hold for 40 years. Given at New Sarum in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/25 item Lease from the Dean and Chapter to Thomas and Emmote Crandon 7 Jul 1511 The Dean and Chapter grant for the use and profit of the Choristers to Thomas Crandon 'vyntender' [vine tender] and his wife Emmote all that cellar situated under the Guildhall ('Gilda Aula') commonly [?]called le Gyldhall of the Bishop with two doors on the east and west side and with a dining room or parlour next to the west door on the south part, to have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was 46s, 8d to be paid at the four terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26 item Leases of Tenements Near the Wool Market 1550-1783 31 leases and counterparts of various tenements of the Choristers near the market where wool and yarn are sold. Bounds include the Guildhall and the highway from the wood market to Fish Row and Butcher Row. From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers. Old Leases of Premises in Wool Market.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued).

CO/CH/5/1/26/1 piece Lease from Robert Okinge and the Dean and Chapter to Alys Marshall [27] Oct Indenture made between Robert Okynge [Okinge] Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the 1550 Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Alys Marshall of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow of the other part. The said Warden or Governor and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Alys Marshall their corner tenement or tenements with the appurtenances which Alys Marshall inhabits in New Sarum near the marketplace where wool and yarn are sold on the north part, the lands belonging to the Warden or Governor and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Westcott and Thomas Bely [Belley] on the south part, lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the [Guildhall - yelde hall] and the lands of the Warden or Governor and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Grey and John Luxmore with the common stream or water course there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out and from the wool market into Fish Row and Butcher ('bocher') Row on the west part. To have and to hold for sixty one years. The annual rent was £3 8s at the four usual terms of the year. seals

CO/CH/5/1/26/2 piece Lease from Robert Okinge and the Dean and Chapter to Alys Marshall 27 Oct 1550 [Counterpart] of the above (CO/CH/5/1/26/1). Indenture made between Robert Okynge [Okinge] Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Alys Marshall of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow of the other part. The said Warden or Governor and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Alys Marshall their corner tenement or tenements with the appurtenances which Alys Marshall inhabits in New Sarum near the marketplace where wool and yarn are sold on the north part, the lands belonging to the Warden or Governor and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Westcott and Thomas Bely [Belley] on the south part, lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the [Guildhall - yelde hall] and the lands of the Warden or Governor and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Grey and John Luxmore with the common stream or water course there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for sixty one years. The annual rent was £3 8s at the four usual terms of the year. 'Leases of Chorysters land[es] voyd.' is written on the back. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/3 piece Lease from James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter to John Grey 26 Jun 1564 Indenture made between James Proctor Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Graye [Grey] of the City of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Surgeon of the other part. The said James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter grant unto John Grey their tenement with the appurtenances where the said John Grey lives in New Sarum between the lands belonging to James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Luxmore on the east part, the lands belonging to James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Thomas Marshall on the west part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the guyld hall [Guildhall] on the south part and the yarn marketplace on the north part. Also James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter grant to John Grey their kitchen with the appurtenances now in the occupation of John Grey abutting upon the [prison] (text obscured) of the City called the [Grate] on the east part, the land belonging to James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter in the tenure of John Luxmore on the west part, the Guidlhall on the south part and the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 61 years. The annual rent was 26s, 8p, and for the kitchen 4s at the four usual terms of the year. There is an additional sheet attached of the same date in Latin which states that John Grey of New Sarum Surgeon and John Sylvester of the same city Barber are bound by Jacob Proctor Clerk and Custos Choristarum and the Dean and Chapter to pay £20. seals

CO/CH/5/1/26/4 piece Lease from James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter to John Grey 26 Jun 1564 [Counterpart] of the above (CO/CH/5/1/26/3; without additional sheet). Indenture made between James Proctor Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Graye [Grey] of the City of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Surgeon of the other part. The said James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter grant to John Grey their tenement with the appurtenances where John Grey lives being in the city of New Sarum between the lands belonging to James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Thomas Marshall Haberdasher on the west part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the [Guildhall] ('guyld hall') on the south part, and the yarn marketplace on the north part. Also a kitchen with the appurtenances now in the occupation of John Grey abutting upon the prison called the Grate on the east part, the lands belonging to James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter in the tenure of John Luxmore on the west part, the Guildhall on the south part, and the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold the tenement and kitchen for 61 years. The annual rent was for the tenement 26s, 8p, and for the kitchen 4s at the four usual terms of the year. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/5 piece Lease from Richard Chandler and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Marshall 1 Apr 1570 Indenture made between Richard Chandler Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Marshall of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Haberdasher of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto Thomas Marshall their corner tenement or tenements with the appurtenances where Thomas Marshall now lives being within New Sarum near the Marketplace where wool and yarn are sold on the north part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Margaret Wescott widow and William Brothertone on the south part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the yelde hall [Guildhall] and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Grey and John Luxmore with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part and the Queen's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row and Butcher ('bocher') Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 99 years. The annual rent was £3, 8s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Endorsed 'Choristers land.' seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/6 piece Lease from John Bowle and the Dean and Chapter to Richard Checkford 16 Oct 1629 Indenture made between John Bowle Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter on the one part, and Richard Checkford of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said John Bowle and Dean and Chapter (with an increase of rent from 30 to 40s) grant unto the said Richard Checkford their 3 tenements with the appurtenances being within New Sarum in the tenure of John Luxmore and since in the tenure of John Barber gent deceased, with a kitchen now in the tenure of Richard Checkford on the east part, with the dwelling house of Richard Checkford on the west part, with the G[u]ildhall of the Bishop on the south part, and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson and William Bowles. missing CO/CH/5/1/26/7 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to James Harward (Tenement with Appurtenances) 20 Feb Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean 1661/2 and Chapter of the one part and James Harward of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Mercer of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and Dean and Chapter grant unto James Harward a tenement with the appurtenances previously demised to Richard Checkford by the name of 3 tenements in New Sarum late in the tenure of George Lane bounded with a kitchen on the west part and with the Guildhall of the Bishop of Salisbury on the south part and the yarn markeplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/8 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to James Harward (Tenement with Appurtenances) 20 Feb [Counterpart] of the above (CO/CH/5/1/26/7). Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Master Warden 1661/2 or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Harward of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Mercer of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and Dean and Chapter grant unto James Harward a tenement with the appurtenances previously demised to Richard Checkford by the name of 3 tenements in New Sarum late in the tenure of George Lane bounded with a kitchen on the west part and with the Guildhall of the Bishop of Salisbury on the south part and the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson, Andrew Baden and Christopher London. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/9 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to James Harward (Corner Tenement) 20 Feb [Counterpart of CO/CH/5/1/26/11]. Indenture between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Warden 1661/2 or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Harward of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said James Harwood [Harward] their corner tenement or tenements with the appurtenances where James Harward lives in New Sarum, with the marketplace where wool and yarn are sold on the north part, the lands belonging to the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Henry Ha[nn]am and Christopher Ba[tt] on the south part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Salisbury called the Guildhall and the lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenures of James Harward and Christopher Ewer with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part and the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £3, 8s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson, Andrew Baden and Christopher London. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/10 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to James Harward (Tenement with Appurtenances 20 Feb and Kitchen with Appurtenances) 1661/2 Indenture between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Harward of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said James Harward their tenement with the appurtenances late in the tenure of James Harward being in New Sarum, between the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now or late in the tenure of James Harward on the east part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now or late in the occupation of James Harward on the west part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Sarum called the Guildhall on the south part and the yarn marketplace on the north part. Also a kitchen or little room with the appurtenances belonging to the said tenement now or late in the tenure of George Lane Weaver abutting upon the prison called the Grate on the east part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now or late in the tenure of Richard Checkford on the west part, the Guildhall on the south part and the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s for the tenement and 6s, 8d for the kitchen to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson, Andrew Baden and Christopher London. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/11 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to James Harward (Corner Tenement) 20 Feb Indenture between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and 1661/2 the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Harward of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said James Harward their corner tenement or tenements with the appurtenances where James Harward lives being within New Sarum and near where wool and yarn are sold on the north part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenures of Henry Hannam and Christopher Ba[tt] on the south part, the lands belonging to the Bishop of Sarum called Guildhall and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenures of James Harward and Christopher Ewer with the common stream or watercourse on the east part, and the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £3, 8s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/12 piece Lease from Daniel Whitby to Andrew Baden (Tenement) 18 Jul 1677 Indenture made between Daniel Whitby Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Andrew Baden of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Daniel Whitby and Dean and Chapter grant unto Andrew Baden a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto James Harward by the name of 3 tenements in New Sarum now in the tenure of John Rowden bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Andrew Baden on the east part and with the dwelling house of Andrew Baden being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, and with the Guildhall of the Bishop of Salisbury on the south part and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Robert Edmonds and George Frome. seal CO/CH/5/1/26/13 piece Lease from Daniel Whitby to Andrew Baden (Tenements and Kitchens) 18 Jul 1677 Indenture made between Daniel Whitby Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Andrew Baden of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Daniel Whitby and Dean and Chapter grant unto Andrew Baden their tenements and kitchens with the appurtenances (detailed description given) to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Robert Edmonds and George Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/14 piece Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to Andrew Baden 28 Dec 1693 Indenture made between Robert Woodward Dean of Salisbury and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Andrew Baden of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter grant unto Andrew Baden a tenement with the appurtenances in New Sarum now in the tenure of Joseph Meade [Mede] gent bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Andrew Baden on the east part and with the dwelling house of Andrew Baden being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, and with the Guildhall of the Bishop of Salisbury on the south part and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/15 piece Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to Andrew Baden 28 Dec 1693 [Counterpart] of the above (CO/CH/5/1/26/13). Indenture made between Robert Woodward Dean of Salisbury and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Andrew Baden of New Sarum Mercer of the other part. The said Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Andrew Baden a tenement with the appurtenances in New Sarum now in the tenure of Joseph Mede gent bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Andrew Baden on the east part, with the dwelling house of Andrew Baden being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part, and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of George Frome and [Edward Thistlethwayt]. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/16 piece Counterpart Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to Andrew Baden 28 Dec 1693 Andrew Baden's counterpart of an indenture made between Robert Woodward Dean of Salisbury and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Andrew Baden of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Mercer of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Andrew Baden their tenements and kitchen with the appurtenances to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of George Frome and [Edward Thistlethwayt]. The item is endorsed 'Mr Badens Counterpart of a Corner Tenem[ent] in Sarum...' and 'Corner House n[ear] Wool Market 1693.' seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/17 piece Counterpart Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Tenement) 2 Sep 1695 Joseph Mede's counterpart of an indenture made between Robert Woodward Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Joseph Mede of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joseph Mede a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Andrew Baden in New Sarum now in the tenure of Joseph Mede, bounded with a kitchen being the lads of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Andrew Baden on the east part, with the dwelling house of Andrew Baden being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part, and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Charles Barnes and George Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/18 piece Counterpart Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Tenements and 2 Sep 1695 Kitchen) Joseph Mede's other counterpart of an indenture made between Robert Woodward Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Joseph Mede of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said Robert Woodward and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Joseph Mede their tenements and kitchen with the appurtenances to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Charles Barnes and George Frome. The item is endorsed 'Mr Joseph Medes other Counterpart...' and 'Corner House n[ear] Wool Market 1695.' seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/19 piece Lease from Thomas Wyatt and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Corner Tenements and Kitchen) 7 Oct 1712 Indenture made between Thomas Wyatt Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Joseph Mede of New Sarum gent of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joseph Mede their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Joseph Mede within New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Henry Hannam and Christopher Batt and now in the tenure of William Naish on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Andrew Baden and Mrs Mary Ewer and now in the tenure of Joseph Mede with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part, and the Queen's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with two sixpenny stamps in the presence of Daniel [Yerbury] and George Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/20 piece Lease from Thomas Wyatt and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Tenement) 7 Oct 1712 Indenture made between Thomas Wyatt Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Joseph Mede of New Sarum gent of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Joseph Mede a tenement with the appurtenances in New Sarum now in the tenure of Richard Harrison, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Joseph Mede on the east part, with the dwelling house of Joseph Mede being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with two six penny stamps in the presence of Daniel [Yerbury] and George Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/21 piece Lease from Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Tenement) 10 Oct 1726 Indenture made between Joseph Sager Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Joseph Mede (son of Joseph Mede) of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire of the other part. The said Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joseph Mede a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Joseph Mede deceased within New Sarum now in the tenure of Richard Harrison, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Joseph Mede on the east part, with the dwelling house of the said Joseph Mede being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of Thomas Frome and Thomas Baden. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/22 piece Lease from Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede (Corner Tenements and Kitchen) 10 Oct 1726 Indenture made between Joseph Sager Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Joseph Mede (son of Joseph Mede) of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joseph Mede their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Joseph Mede within New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the said Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Hanry Hannam and Christopher Batt and now in the tenure of Wiliam Naish on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Andrew Baden and Mrs Mary Ewer and now in the tenure of Joseph Mede with the city prison called the Grate and the common stream or watercourse there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of Thomas Frome and Thomas Baden. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/26/23 piece Counterpart Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Francis Edmonds 10 Oct 1740 Counterpart of indenture made between John Bampton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Francis Edmonds of Tingswick [Tingewick] in the County of Buckinghamshire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Francis Edmonds their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Roger Staples in New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Henry Hannam and Christopher Battnow in the tenure of William Naish on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Andrew Baden and Mrs Mary Ewer and now in the tenure of Francis Edmonds with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal protions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Eli[s]a Mede and John Mede. The item is endorsed 'Choristers Lease to the Rev[erend] Mr. Edmonds' and 'Counterpart.' seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/24 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Dodwell and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Mr Edmonds 21 Nov 1754 Counterpart of indenture made between William Dodwell Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Francis Edmonds of Tingswick [Tingewick] in the county of Buckinghamshire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Francis Edmonds their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden in New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Henry Hannam and Christopher Batt on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter formerly in the tenures of Andrew Baden and Mrs Mary Ewer and now in the tenure of Francis Edmonds with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of John L[ucus] and Richard [Jesset]. Resealed and redelivered after the alteration in the date in the presence of the same. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/25 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Dodwell and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Mr Edmonds 21 Nov 1754 Counterpart of indenture made between William Dodwell Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Francis Edmonds of Tingswick [Tingewick] in the county of Buckinghamshire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Francis Edmonds a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Joseph Mede gent in New Sarum now in the tenure of [Mr] Brown leather cutter, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the east part, with a dwelling house being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part, and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of John [Lucus] and Richard [Jesset]. Resealed and redelivered after alteration of the date in the presence of the same. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/26 piece Counterpart of Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to Daniel Keele 21 Nov 1769 Counterpart of indenture made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Daniel Keele of New Sarum Silversmith of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Daniel Keele their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Daniel Keele in New Sarum, the marketplace where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Lake, John Thresher, Francis Richardson and Knight on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Keele with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fisher Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/27 piece Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Keele (Corner Tenements and Kitchen) 21 Nov 1769 Indenture made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Daniel Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Silversmith of the other part. The said Warden and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said Daniel Keele their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Daniel Keele in New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn are sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Lake, John Thresher, Francis Richardson and Knight on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Keele with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part, and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fisher Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seals

CO/CH/5/1/26/28 piece Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Keele (Tenement) 21 Nov 1769 Indenture made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Daniel Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Silversmith of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Daniel Keele a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Joseph Mede gent in New Sarum late in the occupation of [Mr] Brown leather cutter, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Keele on the east part, with the dwelling house of [Mrs] Crocker widow being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south part and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of George Frome. seals

CO/CH/5/1/26/29 piece Counterpart of Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to Daniel Keele 21 Nov 1769 Counterpart of indenture made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Daniel Keele of New Sarum Silversmith of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Daniel Keele a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Joseph Mede gent in New Sarum late in the occupation of [Mr] Brown leather cutter, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Daniel Keele on the east part, with the dwelling house of [Mrs] Corker widow being likewise the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south and with the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/30 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Reverend Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Daniel Mayo 21 Nov 1783 Keele Counterpart of indenture made between the Reverend Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Daniel Mayo Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Daniel Mayo Keele their corner tenement or tenements and kitchen and also their other tenement with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Andrew Baden and now in the tenure of Daniel Mayo Keele in New Sarum, the marketplace there where wool and yarn be sold being on the north part, lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Lake, John Thresher, Francis Richardson and Knight on the south part, the Guildhall of the Bishop and certain lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Keele with the city prison called the Grate and with the common stream or watercourse there on the east part and the King's highway leading out of the Great Marketplace into Fish Row and Butcher Row on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £5, 14s, 8d to be paid at the four usual feast of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jo[shua] Hillary. Renewable 21 Nov 1797. seal

CO/CH/5/1/26/31 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Reverend Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Daniel Mayo 21 Nov 1783 Keele Counterpart of indenture made between the Reverend Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Daniel Mayo Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto Daniel Mayo Keele a tenement with the appurtenances heretofore demised unto Joseph Mede in New Sarum late in the occupation of [Mr] Brown leather cutter, bounded with a kitchen being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Mayo Keele on the east part, the dwelling house of [Mrs] Crocker widow being likewise the lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter on the west part, with the Guildhall of the Bishop on the south and the yarn marketplace on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jo[shua] Hillary. Renewable 21 Nov 1797. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27 item Leases of Tenements in Fish Row 1553-1776 30 leases and counterparts of various tenements of the Choristers in Fish Row. Bounds include the Guidhall and the highway leading from the wood market. From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers Old Leases of Premises in Fish Row.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued).

CO/CH/5/1/27/1 piece Lease from Thomas Bennet and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas and Margaret Westcott 19 Sep Indenture made between Thomas Benet [Bennet] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor [1553] of the Choristers ('queresters') and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Westcott of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Fishmonger and Margaret his wife of the other part. The said Thomas Bennet and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said Thomas and Margaret Westcott their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances where the said Thomas Westcott lives in New Sarum in a street called the Fysshe rewe [Fish Row] between the lands belonging to the Bishop called the Guylde hall [Guildhall], with the lands belonging to the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Alys Marshall widow on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Bely [Belley] on the east part and the King's highway leading from the Pultrey Crosse [Poultry Cross] through Bocherrewe [Butcher Row] and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 51 years. The annual rent was £4 at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/2 piece Lease from Thomas Bennet and the Dean and Chapter to William Lover 2 Oct [1553] Indenture made between Thomas Benet [Bennet] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers ('queresters') and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Lover of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Fishmonger of the other part. The said Thomas Bennet and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Lover their tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances in New Sarum in a street there called the Fysshe rewe [Fish Row] between the lands of the Choristers on the east and west parts, the lands of the Bishop called the guylde hall [Guildhall] on the north part and the King's highway on the south part, to have and to hold for 51 years. The annual rent was 53s, 4d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. 'John Lo[ve]res Le[?ase]' is written on the back. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/3 piece Lease from James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Belley 26 Jun 1564 Indenture made between James Proctor Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Belly [Belley] of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Fishmonger of the other part. The said James Proctor and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Belley their tenement with the appurtenances where Thomas Bely lives in New Sarum in a street there called the Fishe rewe [Fish Row] between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Lover fishmonger in the east part and the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Thomas Westcott fishmonger on the west part, the lands belonging to the Bishop called the guyld hall [Guildhall] on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 61 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. 'Thomas Belles Lese' is written on the back. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/4 piece Lease from James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Belley 26 Jun 1564 Copy of the above (CO/CH/5/1/27/3). Indenture made between James Proctor Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Belly [Belley] of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Fishmonger of the other part. The said James Proctor and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Belley their tenement with the appurtenances where Thomas Belley lives in New Sarum in a street there called the Fisherewe [Fish Row] between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Lover fishmonger in the east part and the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Thomas Westcott fishmonger on the west part, the lands belonging to the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 61 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/5 piece Lease from Richard Chandler and the Dean and Chapter to Richard More 18 Oct 1570 Indenture made between Richard Chandler Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Richard More of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Carpenter of the other part. The said Warden and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Richard More their corner tenement where Richard More lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fishe rowe [Fish Row] abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John Lovier [Lover] fishmonger on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Thomas Marshall haberdasher being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part, and the Queen's highway on the east and south parts, together with one other little cottage adjoining unto the guilde hall [Guildhall] now in the occupation of Thomas Longeman with the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 80 years. The annual rent was for the corner tenement 26s 8d and for the little cottage 4s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/6 piece Lease from William Souch and the Dean and Chapter to Walter Belley 11 Apr 1605 Indenture made between William Soutche [Souch] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Walter Belley of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Butcher of the other part. The said William Souch and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Walter Belley their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances where William Brotherton the Younger and Lawrence [G]old fishmongers and Christopher Willis pewterer live in New Sarum in a street there called the Fishe rew [Fish Row] between the lands belonging unto the Bishop called the guile haul [Guildhall] as the lands belonging unto the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of James Harwood mercer on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of William Brotherton the Elder on the east part and the King's highway leading from Poultry Cross through Butcher Row and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by Walter Belley to the use of the Master Warden or Governor and the Dean and Chapter in the presence of Thomas Paynter, Andrew Mortimer and Thomas Shuter. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/7 piece Lease from William Souch and the Dean and Chapter to Walter Belley 11 Apr 1605 Counterpart of the above (CO/CH/5/1/27/7). Indenture made between William Soutche [Souch] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Walter Bellie [Belley] of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Butcher of the other part. The said William Souch and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Walter Belley their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances where William Brotherton the Younger and Lawrence Gold fishmongers and Christopher Willis pewterer live in New Sarum in a street there called the Fishe rew [Fish Row] between the lands belonging unto the Bishop called the guylehaul [Guildhall], with the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of James Harwood mercer on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of William Brotherton the elder on the east part, and the King's highway leading from Poultry Cross through Butcher Row and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers to the use of Walter Belley in the presence of Richard Lyme, John S[huter] and Thomas Shuter. Other names [witnesses] written along the bottom of the document. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/8 piece Lease from William Souch and the Dean and Chapter to William Brotherton the Elder 11 Apr 1605 Indenture made between William Soutche [Souch] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and William Brotherton the Elder of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Fishmonger. The said William Souch and Dean and Chapter grant to the said William Brotherton the Elder their tenement with the appurtenances sometime in the tenure of Thomas Belley to him demised and let by James Proctor Canon Residentiary Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter, and also their other tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances sometime in the tenure of William Lover of New Sarum fishmonger to him demised and let by Thomas Bennet Canon Residentiary Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter, wherein respectively the said William Brotherton the Elder now dwells in New Sarum in a street there called Fish Row between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Roger Luxmore keeper of the guildhaul [Guildhall] on the east part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Walter Belly [Belley] butcher on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d, that is to say 53s 4d for the tenement and appurtenances formerly granted to William Lover and 40s for the tenement granted unto Thomas Belley, to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Other names [witnesses] written along the bottom of the document. Signed, sealed and delivered by the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers to the use of William Brotherton in the presence of Richard Lyme, John Shuter and Thomas Shuter. seals

CO/CH/5/1/27/9 piece Lease from Edward Thornborough and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Belley 4 Feb The writing is faded and obscured. Indenture made between Edward Thornborough Canon Residentiary 1629/30 and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Belley of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Thomas Belley their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances [now] in the tenures of Wiliam Brotherton the Younger, [Christopher] Willis and Lawrence Gold all of them now deceased and now or late in the tenures of William [?Frowde], William Rawling[son] and James Gold being in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called the Fish Row between the Guildhall of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and the Dean and Chapter now or late in the tenure of Richard Checkford gent on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now or late in the tenure of [Mrs] Brotherton widow on the east part and the said street called Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Edward Adams, William S[...gergill] and William [..dne..]. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/10 piece Lease from Edward Thornborough and the Dean and Chapter to Bennett Eastman 14 Dec 1637 Indenture made between Edward Thornburgh [Thornborough] Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter on the one part, and Bennett Eastman of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Cutler of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Bennett Eastman their corner tenement where the said Bennett Eastman lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fishrowe [Fish Row], abutting upon the lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Richard Bowden shoemaker on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Richard Checkford gent being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part and the King's highway on the east and south parts with all the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was [26s 8d] to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Shuter and Henry Whitmarsh. There is a note on the back: 'To John of Sarum Linener Percevall for 40 yeres delivering up this old lease.' seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/11 piece Lease from Edward Thornborough and the Dean and Chapter to Bennett Eastman 14 Dec 1637 Counterpart of the above (CO/CH/5/1/27/10). Indenture made between Edward Thornburgh [Thornborough] Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter on the one part, and Bennett Eastman of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Cutler of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Bennett Eastman their corner tenement where the said Bennett Eastman lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fisherowe [Fish Row] abutting upon the lands of the said Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Richard Bowden shoemaker on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Richard Checkford gent being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part and the King's highway on the east and south parts with all the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Henry Whitmarsh and Henry Coles. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/12 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to Henry Hammond 30 Sep 1661 Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Henry Hammond of New Sarum Bookseller of the other part. The said Thomas Hyde and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Henry Hammond their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of Anthony Wilkinson and Richard Bowden in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called the Fishrowe [Fish Row] between the Guildhall of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of James Harwood on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of John [Fawconer] on the east part and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4, 4s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson, [?William] Barford and [?Ma] Johnson. The document is endorsed 'Corner House [near] Guildhall 1661.' seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/13 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to Christopher Batt Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Christopher Batt of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Christopher Batt their tenement with the appurtenances sometimes in the tenure of William Brotherton and also their other tenement sometimes two tenements then in the tenure of William Brotherton and since demised unto John Batt now to be surrendered which said tenements now made three tenements and now in the tenure of Christopher Batt in New Sarum in a street there called the Fisherrowe [Fish Row], between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Bennet [Bennett] Eastman and now in the tenure of Richard Hillary on the east part, and the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Thomas Belly [Belley] gent and now in the tenure of Henry Hamond [Hammond] on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part, and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Johnson and [Wa] Johnson. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/14 piece Counterpart of Lease from Thomas Lambert and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Obourn 7 Jun 1690 Counterpart of indenture made between Thomas Lambert Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Obourn of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire tailor of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement where Thomas Obourn lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fish Row abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Christopher Batt on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Andrew Bawden gent being the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part, and the King's highway on the east and south parts with all the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [?John Smedmore] and George Frome public notar[y]. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/15 piece Counterpart of Lease from Joseph Kelsey and the Dean and Chapter to William Naish 7 Nov 1700 Counterpart of indenture made between Joseph Kelsey Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Naish of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said Joseph Kelsey and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Wiliam Naish their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of James Greene basketmaker in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called Fish Row between the Guildhall being the lands of the Bishop in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Joseph Mede on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Christopher Batt on the east part, and the said street caled Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £4 4s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with a double sixpenny stamp in the presence of Thomas Naish and George Frome public notary. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/16 piece Counterpart of Lease from Joseph Kelsey and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Naish 22 Aug 1701 Counterpart of indenture made between Joseph Kelsey Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Naish the Younger of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and the Dean and Chapter grant to the said Thomas Naish their tenement with the appurtenances being lately two tenements in the tenure of Peter Tinham and John Wells but now made one tenement in the tenure of John Wells and also their other tenement on the west side of the former two tenements in the tenure of Rogers which three tenements are now made two and are in the tenure of Thomas Naish in New Sarum in a street there called the fisherow [Fish Row] between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Obourn on the east part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Henry Hamhond [Hammond] and now in the tenure of William Naish on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part, and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with a double sixpenny stamp in the presence of Ann Naish and George Frome public notary. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/17 piece Counterpart of Lease from Isaac Walton and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Obourn 7 Jun 1704 Counterpart of indenture made between Isaac Walton Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Obourne [Obourn] of New Sarum in the county of Wilts tailor of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement where Thomas Obourn lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fishrowe [FIsh Row] abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Naish the Younger clerk on the west part of the entry of the tenement of Joseph Mede gent being the lands also of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part, and the Queen's highway on the east and south parts with the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered being first stamped with a double sixpenny stamp in the presence of George Frome Senior, George Frome Junior and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/18 piece Counterpart of Lease from Michael Geddes and the Dean and Chapter to William Naish 21 Mar 1705 Counterpart of indenture made between Michael Geddes Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and William Naish of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Naish their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of James Green and Nicholas [Simon] in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called the Fishrowe [Fish Row] between the Guildhall being the lands of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Joseph Mede on the north part, the Queen's highway leading out and from the wood market into Fish Row on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Naish on the east part, and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with a double sixpenny stamp in the presence of Thomas Naish and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/19 piece Lease from Isaac Walton and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Obourn 7 Jun 1718 Indenture made between Isaac Walton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Obourne [Obourn] of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Tailor of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement where Thomas Obourn lives in New Sarum in the street there commonly called the Fishrowe [Fish Row] abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Naish the Younger clerk on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Joseph Mede gent being the lands also of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part, and the King's highway on the east and south parts with all the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of Thomas Naish and Thomas Baden. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/20 piece Lease from Francis Eyre and the Dean and Chapter to William Naish 15 Mar 1721 Indenture made between Francis Eyre Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and William Naish of New Sarum in the count of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said Francis Eyre and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Naish their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of John Simon and Nicholas Simon in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called the Fishrowe [Fish Row] between the Guildhall of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Joseph Mede on the norh part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into the Great Marketplace on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Naish on the east part, and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s at the four terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped with three sixpenny stamps in the presence of Benjamin Whitear and Thomas Baden. missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/21 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to William Naish 15 Mar 1735 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and William Naish of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said John Bampton and Dean and Chapter grant unto William Naish their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of John Simon and George Marsh in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called the Fishrowe [Fish Row] between the Guildhall of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Elizabeth Edmonds widow on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into the Great Marketplace on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Naish on the east part, and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of [H Brown] and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/22 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Naish 20 Mar 1743 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and William Naish of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said William Naish their tenement with the appurtenances being lately two tenements in the tenure of Peter Tinham and John Wells but now made one tenement late in the tenure of John Wells and now in the tenure of Richard Harrison and also their other tenement on the west side of the former two tenements in the tenure of John Harvey, which said three tenements are now made two and are in the tenure of Wiliam Naish in New Sarum in a street there called the Fisher Row [Fish Row], between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Henry Hamond [Hammond] and now in the tenure of William Naish on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold fo 40 years. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by John Bampton being first legally stamped in the presence of Ann Mercer and Thomas Frome. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/27/23 piece Counterpart of Lease from Hugh Wynne and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Naish 15 Mar 1748 Counterpart of indenture made between Hugh Wynn [Wynne] Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Naish of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Apothecary of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Naish their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of Charles Lake shoemaker and Caudery in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called Fish Row between the Guildhall of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Francis Edmonds clerk on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into the Great Marketplace on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of William Naish on the east part, and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal potions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jane Bugden and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/24 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Dodwell and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Mr Obourn 19 Jun 1755 Counterpart of indenture made between the Reverend William Dodwell Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Obourne [Obourn] of Woolverton [?Woolston] in the county of Southampton Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement now in the occupation of Thomas Gibbs sadler in New Sarum in the street there commonly called Fish Row abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Thomas Naish the Younger clerk on the west part, the entry of the tenement of Francis Edmonds clerk being the lands also of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part, and the King's highway on the east and south parts with the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered (being first duly stamped) in the presence of Ann Mercer and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/25 piece Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Bucknall 23 Dec 1758 Indenture made between Robert Gilbert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Bucknall of Plymouth Dock in the county of Devon Esquire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Bucknall their tenement with the appurtenances being lately two tenements in the tenure of Peter Tinham and John Wells but now made one tenement and now in the occupation of Harrison widow and also their other tenement on the west side of the former two tenements in the tenure of Pinhorn which said three tenements now made two tenements are now in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall in New Sarum in a street there called the Fisher Row [Fish Row], between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Gibbs sadler on the east part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of William Naish and now in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. Sealed and delivered by Robert Gilbert being first stamped in the presence of Thomas Frome. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. 'Surrendered.' is written on the back. seals

CO/CH/5/1/27/26 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Bucknall 23 Dec 1758 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Gilbert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Bucknall of Plymouth Dock in the county of Devon Esquire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Bucknall their tenement with the appurtenances being lately two tenements in the tenure of Peter Tinham and John Wells but now made one tenement and now in the occupation of Harrison widow and also their other tenement on the west side of the former two tenements in the tenure of Pinhorn which said three tenements now made two tenements are now in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall in New Sarum in a street there called the Fisher Row [Fish Row], between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Gibbs sadler on the east part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of William Naish and now in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. Sealed and delivered bbeing first stamped in the presence of [? Bird] and Henry Mervyn. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/27 piece Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Mr Obourn 19 Jun 1769 Indenture made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Obourne [Obourn] of Woolverton [?Woolston] in the count of Southampton Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement now in the occupation of William Knight sadler in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Fish Row abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Francis Richardson glover on the west part, the entry of the tenement late of Francis Edmonds clerk now of Daniel Keele being the lands also of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part and the King's highway on the east and south parts with the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. There is a note on the front which is largely illegible - it appears to start

'new Lese to Thomas Richardson' and ends 'Thomas Richardson of [the] City of New Sarum Sadler.' seals

CO/CH/5/1/27/28 piece Counterpart of Lease from Newton Ogle and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Mr Obourn 19 Jun 1769 Counterpart of indenture above (CO/CH/5/1/27/27) made between the Reverend Newton Ogle Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Obourne [Obourn] of Woolverton [?Woolston] in the county of Southampton Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant to the said Thomas Obourn their corner tenement now in the occupation of Wiliam Knight sadler in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Fish Row abutting upon the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Francis Richardson glover on the west part, the entry of the tenement late of Francis Edmonds clerk now of Daniel Keele being the lands also of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the north part and the King's highway on the east and south parts wth the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/29 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Bowles and the Dean and Chapter to Daniel Mayo Keele 6 Feb 1776 Counterpart of indenture made between William Bowles Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Daniel Mayo Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Watchmaker of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Daniel Mayo Keele their tenement with the appurtenances being heretofore two tenements in the tenure of Peter Tinham and John Wells but sometime since made one tenement and then in the occupation of Harrison widow, and also their other tenement on the west side of the former two tenements late in the tenure of Pinhorn, which said three tenements now made two were late in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall and now of the said Daniel Mayo Keele in New Sarum in a street ther called the Fisher Row [Fish Row] between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Thomas Richardson sadler on the east part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter late in the tenure of Thomas Bucknall and now in the tenure of Daniel Mayo Keele on the west part, the lands of the Bishop called the Guildhall on the north part and the King's highway on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Chubb and Joseph Elderton. seal

CO/CH/5/1/27/30 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Bowles and the Dean and Chapter to Daniel Mayo Keele (Corner 6 Feb 1776 Tenement) Counterpart of indenture made between William Bowles Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Daniel Mayo Keele of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Watchmaker of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Daniel Mayo Keele their corner tenement sometimes two tenements with the appurtenances now in the tenure of Charles Lake shoemaker and William Harvey in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called Fish Row between the Guildhall being the lands of the Bishop as in right of his Bishopric and the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Mayo Keele on the north part, the King's highway leading out and from the wood market into the Great Marketplace on the west part, the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the tenure of Daniel Mayo Keele on the east part and Fish Row on the south part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £4 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Chubb and Joseph Elderton. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28 item Leases of a Tenement in Tanner Street 1607-1821 15 leases and counterparts of a tenement and garden in Tanner Street, New Sarum, in addition to a receipt and note found in one of the leases. From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. Bounds include the 'Gray Fryers' on the south, lands sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east, and the highway on the north. The measurements which are sometimes given are 36ft by 176.5ft. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers Old Leases of Premises in Tanner Street, Sarum.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued).

CO/CH/5/1/28/1 piece Lease from William Souch and the Dean and Chapter to John Browne 30 Nov 1607 There is a large tear down the middle of the document which makes the text difficult to read in places. Indenture made betweeen Wiliam Souch Canon Residentiary and Master or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and John Browne Servant of Henry Bishop of Salisbury of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Browne their tenement and garden where John Anderson lately lived in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street and abutting upon the lands belonging to the King in the occupation of William Sell[ing]e on the east part, the lands of Charles Jacobbe on the west part, the lands of Mr Matthew Bee commonly called the 'gray fryers' on the south part and the highway on the north part. To have and to hold with the appurtenances for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed by John Gordon Dean of Salisbury, William Souch and others. There is a note on the back by Edmund Mason Dean of Salisbury re the renewal of the lease. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/28/2 piece Lease from John Lee and the Dean and Chapter to John Browne 20 Dec 1630 Indenture made between John Lee Chancellor, Treasurer, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Browne of Breamer in the county of Southampton Yeoman servant to the Bishop of Salisbury of the other part. The said John Lee and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Browne their tenement where John Anderson sometimes lived and the garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a certain street there called Tanners Street abutting upon the lands of John Battyn sometimes in the tenure of John Sellinge on the east part, the lands late of Thomas Jacobs now deceased on the west part, the lands of Matthew Bee gent commonly called the 'gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. 'To Willi[am] Woodroffe Tanner' and 'Ann Browne relicte and [Executrix] of John Browne Chor[is]ters Land' are written on the back. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/28/3 piece Lease from John Lee and the Dean and Chapter to John Browne 20 Dec 1630 Indenture made between John Lee Chancellor, Treasurer, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Browne of Breamer in the county of Southampton Yeoman servant to John Bishop of Salisbury of the other part. The said John Lee and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Browne their tenement where John Anderson sometimes lived and the garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a certain street there called Tanners Street, abutting upon the lands of John Battyn sometimes in the tenure of John Sellinge on the east part, the lands late [of] Charles Jacobs now deceased on the west part, the lands of Mathew Bee gent commonly called the 'gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered for the used of the Dean and Chapter in the presence of William [?London] and Henry But[ler] (writing faded). seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/28/4 piece Counterpart of Lease from Thomas Lambert and the Dean and Chapter to Richard Marsh 31 Jan 1689 Counterpart of indenture made between Thomas Lambert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Richard Marsh the elder of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Cook of the other part. The said Thomas Lambert and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Richard Marsh their tenements and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street abutting upon the lands late of John Battyn now in the tenure of Ambrose Curtis on the east part, the lands of Mr Theophilus Dyer on the west part, the lands of Mr Simon Rolfe commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part, and the said street or King's high on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of George Frome public notary and John [?]. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28/5 piece Lease from Isaac Walton and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett 3 May 1718 Indenture made between Isaac Walton Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Bartlett of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire Parchment Maker of the other part. The said Isaac Walton and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Bartlett their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten now of Richard Bristow called the Fox and Goose now in the occupation of Thomas Gold on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer and now in the tenure of James Bartlett on the west prat, the land sof Mr Simon Rolfe commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with three sixpenny stamps in the presence of Thomas Naish and Thomas Baden. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28/6 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett 3 May 1732 Indenture made between John Bampton Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Bartlett of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Parchment Maker and Executor of the last will and testament of James Bartlett late of New Sarum Parchment Maker his father deceased of the other part. The said John Bampton and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Bartlett their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten now of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose and now in the occupation of Austin Phelps, Thomas Lake and Browne on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer and now in the tenure of the said James Bartlett on the west part, the lands of John Rolfe commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part, and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of John Piper and Thomas Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28/7 piece Lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett 5 Apr 1763 Indenture made between the honourable and reverend Robert Sherrard Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and James Bartlett of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire Esquire of the other part. The said Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Bartlett their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street now in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Young spinster containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5 ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batton late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer and now in the tenure of James Bartlett on the west part, the lands of Richard [Jervaise] commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by the within named Robert Sherrard being first stamped in the presence of [James] Carter and Thomas Frome. 'Surrendered' is written on the back. A receipt and note were enclosed (now catalogued under CO/CH/5/1/28/8 and CO/CH/5/1/28/9). seals

CO/CH/5/1/28/8 piece Receipt from Thomas Frome 20 Feb 1764 Receipt signed by Thomas Frome for Chapter Clerk's fees and stamps, and Subcommunar's fee. This was enclosed within the lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett (CO/CH/5/1/28/7). CO/CH/5/1/28/9 piece Note to Mr Bartlett Jul 1763 Note to [James] Bartlett stating that Mr Dodwell 'will appoint a Chapter at the Vestry on Monday after the Morning Service, where Mr Bartlett, or his Agent, may attend, in order to take his Proposal into Consideration for renewing his Leases. He apprehends [that] the Lease belongs to the Choristers, not to the Chapter. July 2[nd] 1763.' In another hand it is written 'Monday 4 July Agreed for £9 to renew [which] is 20s to[o] much it was thought not to[o] much according to [the] rate I p[aid] [the] time before.' This was enclosed within the lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett (CO/CH/5/1/28/7).

CO/CH/5/1/28/10 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to James Bartlett 5 Apr 1763 Counterpart of indenture made between the honourable and reverend Robert Sherrard Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Bartlett of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire Esquire of the other part. The said Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Bartlett their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanner[s] Street now in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Young spinster containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5 ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batton late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer and now in the tenure of James Bartlett on the west part, the lands of Richard Jervaise commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by the within named Robert Sherrard being first stamped in the presence of [James] Carter and Thomas Frome. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Hall and Thomas Spratt. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28/11 piece Lease from Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Walter Young 5 Apr 1777 Lease made between the reverend Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Walter Young of New Sarum Gentleman Devisee named in the last will and testament of James Bartlett late deceased of the other part. The said Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Walter Young their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street late in the tenure of the said James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Edward Baker, John Swayne, Sarah Pitman and Ann White widow containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5 ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Bartlett and now of Walter Young or his tenant on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervise esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jos[eph] Elderton. seals

CO/CH/5/1/28/12 piece Counterpart of Lease from Nathaniel Hume and Dean and Chapter to Mr Walter Young 5 Apr 1777 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Walter Young of New Sarum Gentleman Devisee named in the last will and testament of James Bartlett late deceased of the other part. The said Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Walter Young their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street late in the tenure of the said James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Edward Baker, John Swayne, Sarah Pitman and Ann White widow containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5 ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Bartlett and now of Walter Young or his tenant on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervaise] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jos[eph] Elderton and Thomas Chubb. There are pencil annotations on the document updating the names. seals

CO/CH/5/1/28/13 piece Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Young 5 Apr 1791 Indenture made between the reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Young of New Sarum Gentleman son and executor named in the last will and testament of Walter Young late deceased of the other part. The said Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Young their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street formerly in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Edward Baker esquire and the widow Philips contaning in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Barlett and now of George Young or his tenant on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervaise] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of R Price and [E B] Cotton. There are pencil annotations updating the names. seals

CO/CH/5/1/28/14 piece Counterpart of Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Young 5 Apr 1791 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Young of New Sarum Gentleman son and executor named in the last will and testament of Walter Young late deceased of the other part. The said Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Young their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street formerly in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Edward Baker esquire and the widow Philips contaning in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Barlett and now of George Young or his tenant on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervaise] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of R Price and [E B] Cotton. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Edmund Roberts. 'Renewable 5 April 1805.' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/28/15 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to James Sutton Esquire 5 Apr 1805 Indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Sutton of New Sarum Esquire of the other part. The said William Coxe and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Sutton their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street formerly in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Sarah Young containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Bartlett and now of the said James Sutton on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervais] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first duly stamped in the presence of Edward Davies. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/28/16 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to James Sutton Esquire 5 Apr 1805 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Sutton of New Sarum Esquire of the other part. The said William Coxe and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Sutton their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street formerly in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster and now of Sarah Young containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Bartlett and now of the said James Sutton on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervais] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first duly stamped in the presence of Jo[seph] Warden. seal

CO/CH/5/1/28/17 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to James Sutton Esquire 5 Apr 1821 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Sutton of New Sarum Esquire of the other part. The said William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Sutton their tenement and garden belonging to it in New Sarum in a street there called Tanners Street formerly in the tenure of James Bartlett, Uriah Hunt and Elizabeth Young spinster containing in breadth on the north and south sides 36ft and in length on the east and west sides 176.5ft, abutting upon the lands formerly of John Batten late of Bristow sometime called the Fox and Goose on the east part, the lands late of Mr Theophilus Dyer late in the tenure of James Bartlett and now of Edward Baker esquire on the west part, the lands late of Richard Jervoise [Jervais] esquire commonly called the 'Gray Fryers' on the south part and the said street or King's highway on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of William Hayward. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/29 item Leases of a Corner Cottage Near the Prisons 1610-1776 9 leases and counterparts of a corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances, adjoining the 'Ward' or 'Wall' of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west and the river on the east. From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers Old Leases to Tenement near The Prison.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued).

CO/CH/5/1/29/1 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to Roger Luxmore 16 Jul 1610 Indenture made between Thomas Hide [Hyde] Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Roger Luxmore of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Yeoman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Roger Luxmore their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances now in the occupation of Roger Luxmore in New Sarum adjoining the Wall of the prisons called the Convicte [Convict] and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter now in the occupation of Roger Luxmore on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Lowe and [A] Souche. seal

CO/CH/5/1/29/2 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to Christopher Ewer [25] [Oct] This item is badly damaged (possibly by water) and is difficult to read. Indenture made between 1661 Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Christofer [Christopher] Ewer of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire [Yeoman] of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Christopher Ewer their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances [text obscured] adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. On the back there is a note about [Mary] Ewer of Clarendon Park spinster. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/29/3 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to Christopher Ewer 25 Oct 1661 This may be a counterpart of the above (CO/CH/5/1/29/2). Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Christofer [Christopher] Ewer of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Yeoman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Christopher Ewer their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances now in the occupation of John Gomeldon in New Sarum adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed and sealed in the presence of John Johnson and [?Matthew] Johnson. There is a note on the back which reads, 'Choristers Land by the Guild hall [Sarum] to Christopher Ewre.' missing

CO/CH/5/1/29/4 piece Counterpart of Lease from Thomas Lambert and the Dean and Chapter to Mary Ewer 21 Feb 1689 Mrs Mary Ewer's counterpart of an indenture made between Thomas Lambert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Mary Ewer of Clarendon Park in the county of Wiltshire spinster of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Mary Ewer their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtanences now in the tenure of Mary Ewer in New Sarum adjoining to the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Richard Sho[..] and Thomas Naish. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/29/5 piece Lease from Thomas Wyatt and the Dean and Chapter to Joseph Mede 7 Oct 1712 Indenture made between Thomas Wyatt Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Joseph Mede of New Sarum in the County of Wilts Gent of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joseph Mede their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances now in the tenure of Joseph Mede in New Sarum adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first stamped with two sixpenny stamps in the presence of Daniel Yerbury and George Frome. seal

CO/CH/5/1/29/6 piece Counterpart of Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to William Carent 10 Oct 1740 Counterpart of indenture made between John Bampton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Carent of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Malster of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Carent their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in the tenure of William Carent in New Sarum adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/29/7 piece Lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Hayter 1 Nov 1762 Indenture made between the honourable and reverend Robert Sherrard Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Hayter of the Close Esquire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Hayter their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtanences now in the tenure of the said Thomas Hayter in New Sarum and adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Robert Sherrard being first stamped in the presence of James Bell and John Brewster. 'Surrendered' is written on the back (and 'Goddard'). seals

CO/CH/5/1/29/8 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherrard and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Hayter 1 Nov 1762 Counterpart of indenture made between the honourable and reverend Robert Sherrard Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Thomas Hayter of the Close Esquire of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Hayter their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtanences now in the tenure of the said Thomas Hayter in New Sarum and adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/29/9 piece Counterpart of Lease from Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr James Goddard 1 Nov 1776 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Goddard of New Sarum Cutler of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Goddard their corner cottage or tenement with the appurtenances late in the tenure or occupation of Thomas Hayter and now of the said James Goddard in New Sarum and adjoining the Ward of the prisons called the Convict and the Grate on the west part, the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part and the river on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 4s to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Chubb. seal

CO/CH/5/1/30 item Leases of Tenements in Castle Street, New Street and High Street 1695-1821 11 leases and counterparts: for tenements and gardens in or near Castle Street, two tenements and gardens in New Street, or a tenement and garden in High Street . From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers. Old Leases to Tenements in New Street.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued).

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CO/CH/5/1/30/1 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Woodward and the Dean and Chapter to John Whitemarsh 21 Oct 1695 Counterpart of indenture made between the right honourable Robert Woodward Dean and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Whitemarsh of New Sarum Yeoman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Whitemarsh their tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances now in the possession or occupation of John Whitemarsh in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Castle Street between the lands belonging to the Warden and Dean and Chapter in the occupation of Robert Green on the north part, the land of Thomas Mitchell now in his own occupation on the south part, the King's highway on the west part and the land of the Warden and Dean and Chapter with the lands now or late of William Bawdin on the east part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [. ....denor] and George Frome Senior. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/2 piece Counterpart of Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Thomas Martin 9 Aug 1790 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Martin of New Sarum Weaver of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Martin a messuage or tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances heretofore in the tenure of Rebecca Fr[ee]ke and also a messuage or tenement, outhouse and garden with the appurtenances containing in length from north to south 130ft and in breadth against New Street 12ft 6 inches and at the south end next to the Ditch 26ft, heretofore in the tenure of James Smith. The premises are in New Sarum in a certain street or place there called New Street and bounded on the west with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty, on the north with New Street, on the east with the lands heretofore of Richard Roberts and on the south with the Close wall and Ditch. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £3 to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions, and also 1s 3d for quit rent at the Feast of St Michael the Archangel. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Edmund Roberts. 'Renewable 9[th] Aug[ust] 1804.' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/3 piece Counterpart of Lease made between Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter and Mr Charles Millett 29 Sep 1790 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Charles Millett of Cliffords Inn Fleet Street London Gentleman lawful son and administrator of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Charles Millett late of New Sarum Carpenter and Joiner deceased of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Charles Millett two messuages or tenements and gardens with the appurtenances formerly in the tenure of Richard Minty since in the tenure of John Roberts late in the tenure of Charles Millett deceased and now in the tenure of Charles Millett party hereto. The premises are in New Sarum in a certain street there called New Street bounded with a watercourse on the south part and the said street on the north part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s 10d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Robert Cane and Jos[eph] Elderton. 'Renewable 29[th] Sept. 1804.' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/4 piece Lease from Robert Price and the Dean and Chapter to William Cooper Gent 2 Mar 1797 Indenture made between the reverend Robert Price Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Cooper of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Cooper their tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of John Hamilton deceased and now of William Cooper in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter in the occupation of William Randall Baker on the north part, the land late of Thomas Mitchell and now of Samuel Emly sometime since in the occupation of John Bond on the south part, the King's highway on the west part and the land of the Warden and Dean and Chapter and with the lands now or late of William Bawden on the east part. And also their other tenement and garden adjoining it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of James Drew Baker and now of William Randall Baker as tenant thereof to Wiliam Cooper in New Sarum in or near Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part, the lands of the Dean and Chapter on the east and north parts and the King's highway on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d and 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/5 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Price and the Dean and Chapter to William Cooper Gent 2 Mar 1797 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Robert Price Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Cooper of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Cooper their tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of John Hamilton deceased and now of William Cooper in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter in the occupation of William Randall Baker on the north part, the land late of Thomas Mitchell and now of Samuel Emly sometime since in the occupation of John Bond on the south part, the King's highway on the west part and the land of the Warden and Dean and Chapter and with the lands now or late of William Bawden on the east part. And also their other tenement and garden adjoining it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of James Drew Baker and now of William Randall Baker as tenant thereof to Wiliam Cooper in New Sarum in or near Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part, the lands of the Dean and Chapter on the east and north parts and the King's highway on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d and 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. The lease is annotated in pencil. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Walter As[?lat] and [Thomas] Lush. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/6 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Cooper 30 Jun 1809 Indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Cooper of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Cooper their tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of John Hamilton deceased and now of William Cooper in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter in the occupation of William Randall Baker on the north part, the land late of Thomas Mitchell and now of Samuel Emly sometime since in the occupation of John Bond on the south part, the King's highway on the west part and the land of the Warden and Dean and Chapter with the lands now or late of William Bawden on the east part. And also their other tenement and garden adjoining it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of James Drew Baker and now of Wiliam Randall Baker as tenant of William Cooper in New Sarum near Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part, the lands of the Dean and Chapter on the east and north parts and the King's highway on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d and 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first stamped in the presence of Wiliam Hayward. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/30/7 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Cooper 30 Jun 1809 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Cooper of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Cooper their tenement and garden belonging to it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of John Hamilton deceased and now of William Cooper in New Sarum in a street there commonly called Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter in the occupation of William Randall Baker on the north part, the land late of Thomas Mitchell and now of Samuel Emly sometime since in the occupation of John Bond on the south part, the King's highway on the west part and the land of the Warden and Dean and Chapter with the lands now or late of William Bawden on the east part. And also their other tenement and garden adjoining it with the appurtenances late in the tenure of James Drew Baker and now of Wiliam Randall Baker as tenant of William Cooper in New Sarum near Castle Street between the lands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter on the south part, the lands of the Dean and Chapter on the east and north parts and the King's highway on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13s 4d and 26s 8d to be paid at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Wiliam Hayward. There are pencil annotations on the lease. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/30/8 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Jane Salter 8 Sep 1809 Indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Jane Salter of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow relict of William Salter deceased the sole executrix named and appointed in and by his last will and testament of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Jane Salter a messuage or tenement and garden with the appurtenances in New Sarum in a certain street there called High Street formerly in the tenure of Thomas Brickell late of William Salter and now of Jane Salter bounded with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty on the south part, the highway on the east part, the lands late of Thomas Chafin esquire on the north part and the river or stream of water on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first stamped in the presence of William Hayward. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/30/9 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Jane Salter 8 Sep 1809 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Jane Salter of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow relict of William Salter deceased the sole executrix named and appointed in and by his last will and testament of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Jane Salter a messuage or tenement and garden with the appurtenances in New Sarum in a certain street there called High Street formerly in the tenure of Thomas Brickell late of William Salter and now of Jane Salter bounded with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty on the south part, the highway on the east part, the lands late of Thomas Chafin esquire on the north part and the river or stream of water on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of John Philpott and William Hayward. There are pencil annotations on the lease. seal

CO/CH/5/1/30/10 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Ann Hibberd 29 Sep 1821 Indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Ann Hibberd of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Ann Hibberd a messuage or tenement and garden with the appurtenances in New Sarum in a certain street there called High Street formerly in the tenure of Thomas Brickell late of William Salter deceased and now of Ann Hibberd, bounded with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty on the south part, the highway on the east part, the lands late of Thomas Chafin esquire and now of Gatehouse widow on the north part and the river or stream of water on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by the within named Wiliam Coxe being first stamped in the presence of William Hayward. There are pencil annotations on the lease. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/30/11 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Ann Hibberd 29 Sep 1821 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Ann Hibberd of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire widow of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Ann Hibberd a messuage or tenement and garden with the appurtenances in New Sarum in a certain street there called High Street formerly in the tenure of Thomas Brickell late of William Salter deceased and now of Ann Hibberd, bounded with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty on the south part, the highway on the east part, the lands late of Thomas Chafin esquire and now of Gatehouse widow on the north part and the river or stream of water on the west part. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 40s to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Charles Beale and William Hayward. seal

CO/CH/5/1/31 item Leases of Premises in New Sarum Called The Vine 1793-1930 Leases and counterparts of premises called The Vine in the Marketplace, together with an award concerning the premises. Bounds include the Marketplace and the river. From the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. Several of the documents have a plan. A paper label was found with the documents from P3 [?19th century], marked 'Choristers. Premises in New Sarum called "The Vine".' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the leases (it has not been catalogued). Documents from T3 had a paper label marked 'Choristers Counterpart Leases [etc]' (this has been rehoused and put wiht the leases but not catalogued).

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CO/CH/5/1/31/1 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Price and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Hibberd 5 Apr 1793 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Robert Price Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Willliam Hibberd of West Harnham in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Hibberd a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands now or late of Samuel Eyre esquire on the south with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty. The said premises were lately in the possession of William Corbin as undertenant and now in the possession of William Hibberd. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Edmund Roberts. There are pencil annotations on the lease. 'Renewable 5 April 1807.' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/31/2 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Henry Jeffrey 5 Apr 1811 Indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Henry Jeffrey of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire Druggist of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Henry Jeffey a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire deceased and now of George Short and on the south with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty. The said premises are now in the occupation of Henry Jeffrey. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first stamped in the presence of Edward Coxe. 'H W [...]ings Office in Saint Annes Street Salisbury June 20. 1817. Exhibited to us under a Commission of Bankrupt against Henry Jeffrey' was written on the back, signed by J[ohn] Swayne, John Hersey and [....] Bu[tt]. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/3 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Henry Jeffrey 5 Apr 1811 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Coxe Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Henry Jeffrey of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire Druggist of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Henry Jeffey a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire deceased and now of George Short and on the south with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty. The said premises are now in the occupation of Henry Jeffrey. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Edward Welchman and John [H]oddins. There are pencil annotations on the lease. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/31/4 piece Lease from William Macdonald and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs Robert and George Short 5 Oct 1825 Indenture made between the reverend William Macdonald Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Robert Short of New Sarum in the county of Wilts Grocer and George Short of the same city Grocer devisees of the premises hereinafter mentioned named in the last will and testament of George Short the Elder Grocer deceased of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Robert Short and George Short a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty. The said premises are now in the occupation of Robert Short and George Short and are particularly delineated in the map in the margin of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan. Sealed and delivered by William Macdonald being first duly stamped in the presence of Edwin Sloper Clerk to Mr Salmon (Devizes). 'At the Three Swans Inn Salisbury August 31. 1841. Exhibited to us under a [Feat] in Bankruptcy against George Short the Younger.' seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/5 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Macdonald and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs Robert and George 5 Oct 1825 Short Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Macdonald Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Robert Short of New Sarum in the county of Wilts Grocer and George Short of the same city Grocer devisees of the premises hereinafter mentioned named in the last will and testament of George Short the Elder Grocer deceased of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Robert Short and George Short a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the lands of the Mayor and Commonalty. The said premises are now in the occupation of Robert Short and George Short and are particularly delineated in the map in the margin of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan. Sealed and delivered being first duly stamped in the presence of William Hayward. seals

CO/CH/5/1/31/6 piece Lease from Liscombe Clarke and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Matthew Marsh 5 Oct 1839 Indenture made between the reverend Liscombe Clarke Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Matthew Marsh of the Close in the County of Wiltshire Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Matthew Marsh a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises are now in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated in the plan on the back of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan on the back. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/31/7 piece Counterpart Lease from Liscombe Clarke and the Dean and Chapter to the Reverend Matthew Marsh 5 Oct 1839 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend Liscombe Clarke Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Matthew Marsh of the Close in the County of Wiltshire Clerk of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Matthew Marsh a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises are now in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated in the plan on the back of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan on the back. Signed, sealed and delivered by Matthew Marsh in the presence of [no names given]. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/31/8 piece Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Smith 1841-1849 Indenture made between the reverend William Fisher Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Smith of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Smith a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises were late in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated on the plan on the back of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Fisher in the presence of J L [S]eford solicitor in Salisbury. There is a coloured plan on the back and a note stating that the lease is void, dated 16 Nov 1849. The lease itself is dated 5 Oct 1841. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/9 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Smith 5 Oct 1841 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Fisher Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Smith of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Smith a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises were late in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated on the plan on the back of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by George Smith in the presence of J L [S]eford solicitor in Salisbury. There is a coloured plan on the back. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/31/10 piece Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Smith 1842 Indenture made between the reverend William Fisher Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Smith of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Smith a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine situated in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises were late in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated on the plan in the margin of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan in the margin. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Fisher in the presence of [no name given]. 'unexecuted' and 'Vine Inn Mkt Place' are written in pencil on the back. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/31/11 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr George Smith 1842 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Fisher Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and George Smith of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said George Smith a messuage and tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of the vine situated in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the lands late of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises were late in the occupation of George Short the Younger and are delineated on the plan in the margin of these presents. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a coloured plan in the margin. Signed, sealed and delivered by George Smith in the presence of [no name given]. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/31/12 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs Williamson and Young 17 Nov 1849 Counterpart of indenture made between the reverend William Fisher Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Williamson of Poole Gentleman and Henry Young of New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire Gentleman of the other part. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Williamson and Henry Young a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it called or known by the sign of the vine in New Sarum in a certain place there called Marketplace, bounded on the east by the Marketplace, on the west with the river, on the north with the land formerly of Samuel Eyre esquire and since of George Short deceased and on the south with the church yard of the parish of St Thomas. The said premises were late in the occupation of George Short the Younger and have recently been converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan on the back of these presents. These hereditaments and premises are now in the hands of the Warden and Dean and Chapter by reason of the forfeiture of a former lease of the same granted to George Smith deceased dated 5 Oct 1841. To have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was £10 to be paid at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by John Williamson in the presence of J R Justican Bookseller in Poole, and by Henry Young in the presence of [. .] Cooper Solicitor in Salisbury. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/13 piece Counterpart Lease from George David Boyle and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Stephen Curtis 12 Dec 1881 Counterpart of indenture made between George David Boyle Clerk, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Stephen Curtis of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire plumber, painter and glazier of the other part. The Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto Stephen Curtis a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of 'The Vine' in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the parochial schools belonging to the parish of St Thomas, on the north by the road or passage between the said messuage and the house and premises belonging to the trustees of the Salisbury Savings Bank and on the south with the churchyard of the Parish of St Thomas. The said premises were formerly in the occupation of George Short the Younger and were recently converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan drawn upon these presents. Together with the right of way and other appurtenances. To have and to hold for 7 years from 05 Oct 1881. The annual rent was £110 by two equal half yearly payments on 05 Apr and 05 Oct. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/31/14 piece Counterpart Lease from George David Boyle and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs A and J S Curtis 24 Dec 1889 Counterpart of indenture made between George David Boyle Clerk, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Absalom Curtis and James Shelley Curtis of New Sarum in the County of Wiltshire plumbers, painters and glaziers. The Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto Absalom Curtis and James Shelley Curtis a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of 'The Vine' in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the parochial schools belonging to the parish of St Thomas, on the north by the road or passage between the said messuage and the house and premises belonging to the trustees of the Salisbury Savings Bank and on the south with the churchyard of the Parish of St Thomas. The premises were formerly converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan drawn upon these presents. Together with the right of way and other appurtenances. To have and to hold for 14 years from 05 Oct 1888. The annual rent was £105 by 2 equal half yearly payments. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/15 piece Counterpart of Lease from Eldon Surtees Bankes and the Dean and Chapter to Mr A Curtis 29-Nov-02 Counterpart of indenture made between Eldon Surtees Bankes Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Absalom Curtis of the Marketplace in New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire plumber, painter and glazier of the other part. The Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto Absalom Curtis a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of 'The Vine' in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the parochial schools belonging to the parish of St Thomas, on the north by the road or passage between the said messuage and the house and premises belonging to the trustees of the Salisbury Savings Bank and on the south with the churchyard of the Parish of St Thomas. The premises were formerly converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan drawn upon these presents. Together with the right of way and other appurtenances. To have and to hold for 7 years from 05 Oct 1902. The annual rent was £105 by two equal half yearly payments on 05 Apr and 05 Oct. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Stephen Curtis. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/31/16 piece Counterpart of Lease from Eldon Surtees Bankes and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs A Curtis & Sons 31-Jan-10 Counterpart of indenture made between Eldon Surtees Bankes Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Stephen Absalom Curtis, William Sam Curtis and Albert James Curtis of Number 28 the Marketplace in New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire plumbers, painters and glaziers trading as A Curtis and Sons of the other part. The Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto Stephen Absalom Curtis, William Sam Curtis and Albert James Curtis a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of 'The Vine' in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the east with the Marketplace, on the west with the parochial schools belonging to the parish of St Thomas, on the north by the road or passage between the said messuage and the house and premises belonging to the trustees of the Salisbury Savings Bank and now of Miss Amy Waters and on the south with the churchyard of the Parish of St Thomas. The premises were formerly converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan drawn upon these presents. Together with the right of way and other appurtenances. To have and to hold for 7 years from 05 Oct 1909. The annual rent was £105 by two equal half yearly payments on 05 Apr and 05 Oct. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Carter surveyor. There is a memorandum on the back about the stone clock and match boarding. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/31/17 piece Counterpart Lease from John Hugh Granville Randolph and the Dean and Chapter to Messrs W S Curtis, 17th Dec C F J Davis and R I H Longman 1930 Counterpart of indenture made between John Hugh Granville Randolph Bishop DD Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Sam Curtis of Number 28 the Marketplace in New Sarum in the county of Wiltshire plumber, painter and glazier, and Charles Frederick James Davis and Raymond Ilfred Henry Longman both of St Thomas Square in New Sarum Auctioneers and estate agents of the other part. The Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto William Sam Curtis, Charles Frederick James Davis and Raymond Ilfred Henry Longman a messuage or tenement with the houses and buildings belonging to it formerly called or known by the sign of 'The Vine' in New Sarum in a certain place there called the Marketplace, bounded on the north by the road or passage between the said messuage and the house and premises occupied by the Salisbury Branch of the British Legion, on the east by the Marketplace, on the west by the parochial school belonging to the parish of St Thomas and on the south by a pathway in the churchyard of the Parish of St Thomas. The premises were formerly converted into several messuages and shops delineated in the plan drawn upon these presents. Together with the right of way and other appurtenances, and the landlord's fixtures specified in the schedule underwritten. To have and to hold for 14 years from 29 Sep 1930. The annual rent was £245 by four equal half quarterly payments on the usual quarter days. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [... Welch] Clerk and P M Mansbridge Clerk. seals

CO/CH/5/1/31/18 piece Award re The Vine Premises, St Thomas Square, Salisbury Oct 1930 Award by Richard Melsome Woolley chartered surveyor for a new lease (CO/CH/5/1/31/17) of The Vine premises. seal CO/CH/5/1/32 item Leases and Power of Attorney of the Parsonage of Preshute 1560-1691 2 leases and power of attorney of the parsonage of Preshute from the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. With the exception of the presentation to the vicarage, tithes and profits of the Chapel of St Martin and Newland in Preshute, and a close of pasture.

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CO/CH/5/1/32/1 piece Lease from George Carew and the Dean and Chapter to John Chapman 20 Jun 1560 The top left corner of the document is missing. Indenture made between George Carewe [Carew] Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the queresters [Choristers] and the Dean [and Chapter] of the one part and John Chapman also called John Hytchecocke [Hitchcock] of Preschute [Preshute] in the county of Wiltshire husbondman [husbandman] of the other part. The said George Carew and the Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Chapman the parsonage of Preshute with all manner of glebe lands, [leasures], pastures, meadows, oblations, tithes, emoluments and profits [with] the appurtenances (the p[resen]tation of the vicarage there when and as often it shall be void; tithes, oblations and all other profits to the Chapel of St Martyns [Martin] and Newlande [Newland] in the parish of Preshute in any wise belonging; and also a close of pasture containing by estimation three quarters of an acre between one close in the tenure of Robert Collerne on the north part and Preshute Lane on the south part excepted). To have and to hold for 70 years. The annual rent was £23 to the said Master and Dean and Chapter and also £13 6s 8d to the vicar of Preshute at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/32/2 piece Lease from Thomas Hyde and the Dean and Chapter to John Hitchcock 27 Jul 1611 Indenture made between Thomas Hyde Canon Residentiary and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and John Hitchcocke [Hitchcock] of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Hitchcock the parsonage of Preshute with all manner of glebe lands, leasures, pastures, meadows, oblations, tithes, emoluments and profits with the appurtenances (the presentation of the vicarage there when and as often as it shall be void; tithes, oblations and profits to the Chapel of St Martyns [Martin] and Newland in the parish of Preshute in any wise belonging; and also a close of pasture containing by estimation three quarters of an acre between one close in the tenure of Katheryn Jones widow on the north part and Preshute Lane on the south part excepted). To have and to hold for the term of the natural lives of John Hitchcock, Thomas Hitchcock and William Hitchcock three of the sons of the said John Hitchcock, and for the term of the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was £23 to the said Master and Dean and Chapter and also £13 6s 8d to the vicar of Preshute at the four usual terms of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Smegergill. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/32/3 piece Power of Attorney from Daniel Whitby and the Dean and Chapter 21 Apr 1677 Power of attorney relating to a lease of the parsonage of Preshute. From Daniel Whiteby [Whitby] Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter. Thomas Hyde late Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter did by an indenture of lease dated 16 Aug 1662 grant unto William Hitchcocke [Hitchcock] of Preschute [Preshute] in the county of Wiltshire the parsonage of Preshute to have and to hold for the term of three lives for the yearly rent of £125. Part of the rent was yet unpaid, and so the said Warden and Dean and Chapter appoint Robert Edmonds [Edmunds] of the Close gent and John Carpenter of the same place gent their attorney to demand and receive the sum of £106 5s. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of George Frome and Thomas [?H]ill. There is a memo on the back stating that the money was demanded by Robert Edmunds on 25 Apr 1677. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/32/4 piece Power of Attorney from Thomas Barford and the Dean and Chapter 21 Dec 1691 Letter of attorney from Thomas Barford Clerk and Warden or Governor of the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral and the Dean and Chapter. Thomas Hyde late Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean ad Chapter by an indenture of lease dated 16 Aug 1662 demised, granted and let unto William Hitchcocks [Hitchcock] of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire gent the parsonage of Preshute with the appurtenances to have and to hold for and during the term of 3 lives at the annual rent of £125 at the 4 feasts of the year by equal portions. The said Warden and Dean and Chapter have made George Frome of New Sarum gent and Christopher London of the Close clerk their attorneys to demand and receive the sum of £93 15s which was due at the feast of the Nativity next. Signed and sealed in the presence of Jo[hn] Jesse, William Jesse and [T] Bow[les]. There is a memorandum on the back stating that no rent was paid on 25 Dec 1691, signed by Charles Soper and George Frome [junior]. The rent was to be demanded again on 25 Jan. seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/33 item Old Leases of Preshute Parsonage and Tithes 1713-1828 24 leases and counterparts with a surrender and abstract of assignment. Most of the documents are for the mansion or parsonage house of Preshute with tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute, except one close called Godscroft. There is also a lease of produce from Barton Farm and a lease of tithes and tenths of the Choristers' lands at Preshute. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century], marked 'Choristers. Old Leases of Preshute Parsonage and Tithes.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the documents (it has not been catalogued).

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CO/CH/5/1/33/1 piece Abstract of Assignment of the Parsonage of Preshute from Anna Compton to John Clark 18 Mar 1768 Abstract of assignment of the parsonage of Preshute. By indenture between Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton of the one part and [John] Clark of Greenham in the parish of Thatcham in the county of Berkshire carrier of the other part reciting an indenture of lease dated 10 Apr 1767 from Robert Sherard the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire to the said Anna Compton of all that their mansion or parsonage house commonly called or known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens and other appurtenances belonging to it and also their meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons and common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever belonging to the parsonage with all ways, paths and passages, and profits. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To hold for 20 years under the yearly rent of £50. The said John Clark had for the sum of £2839.10 agreed with Anna Compton for the absolute purchase of the premises for the [remainder] of the said term. It was then witnessed that for the said sum of £2830.10 paid by John Clark to Anna Compton the mansion, appurtenances and premises were transferred for 21 years.

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CO/CH/5/1/33/2 piece Lease from Thomas Wyatt and the Dean and Chapter to John Nalder 20 Mar 1713 Indenture made between Thomas Wyatt Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Nalder of Barton Farm in the parish of Preshute Yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Nalder their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Godscroft. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. seal

CO/CH/5/1/33/3 piece Lease from Joseph Seager and the Dean and Chapter to Joan Nalder 25 Mar 1728 Indenture made between Joseph Seager Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Joane [Joan] Nalder of Preshute widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Joan Nalder their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Stephen Nalder and Rolfe Baylye. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/33/4 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Compton 14 May 1735 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Compton of North Tidworth of the county of Wiltshire Yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped in the presence of [D] Dyke[?] and Thomas Frome public notaries. Seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/33/5 piece Counterpart of Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Compton 14 May 1739 Counterpart of indenture made between John Bampton Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Compton of North Tidworth of the county of Wiltshire Yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Ann Rawlings and Thomas Frome public notary. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/6 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 5 May 1746 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by John Bampton being first stamped in the presence of James Andrews and Thomas Frome. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/33/7 piece Lease from Hugh Wynne and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 15 May 1753 Indenture made between Hugh Wynn [Wynne] Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Hugh Wynne in the presence of Thomas Compton and Thomas Frome. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/33/8 piece Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 29 Apr 1760 Indenture made between Robert Gilbert Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute [together with] the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, [arable lands], commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Ann Mercer and Thomas Frome. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/33/9 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 29 Apr 1760 Part of the text is missing (possibly water damage). Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/33/8) made between Robert Gilbert Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of [Elizabeth] Compton and Thomas Compton. seal

CO/CH/5/1/33/10 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Neate 2 Jun 1760 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Gilbert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Neate of Barton Farm in the parish of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire gent of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Neate their tyth [tithe] and tenth part of all sorts of corn, grain, hay, wool, wood, lamb, pigs, geese and all other things arising during the term granted from Barton Farm in the parish of Preshute, to have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £105 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/11 piece Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 10 Apr 1767 Indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Robert Sherard being first stamped in the presence of Thomas Frome. There is a note on the back stating that the lease was surrendered to John Clarke [Clark]. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/12 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Anna Compton 10 Apr 1767 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas and Mary Compton. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/13 piece Lease from Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Clark 30 Mar 1778 Indenture made between Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clarke [Clark] of Newbury in the county of Berkshire Linen Draper of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Nathaniel Hume being first stamped in the presence of [Joseph] Elderton and William Lush. 'Surrendered' is written on the back. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/14 piece Counterpart of Lease from Nathaniel Hume and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Clark 30 Mar 1778 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/33/13) made between Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clarke [Clark] of Newbury in the county of Berkshire Linen Draper of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of [Joseph] Elderton and Edward Joy[e]. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/15 piece Surrender of the Lease of the Parsonage House of Preshute from Messrs John, William and Thomas 8 Mar 1778 Clark to the Master of the Choristers and Dean and Chapter Surrender from William Clark of Greenham in the parish of Thatcham in the county of Berkshire gentleman and Thomas Clark of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire gentleman two of the sons and joint executors named in the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute gentleman deceased and John Clark of Newbury in Berkshire linen draper another son of the said John Clark deceased. By indenture of lease dated 10 Apr 1767 made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute of the one part and Anna Compton of East Choldrington [Cholderton] in the parish of Amport in the county of Southampton widow of the other part the said Master and Dean and Chapter granted unto the said Anna Compton their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute with its premises and appurtenances to hold for 21 years paying the annual rent of £50. Under the last will and testament of John Clark the said John Clark his son became entitled to the right and interest of the said testator in the said leasehold premises and the said recited lease thereof for the remainder of the said term and William Clark and Thomas Clark the executors have assented thereto and to John Clark the son's taking a renewed lease of the said premises for the term of 21 years. The said John Clark the son, William Clark and Thomas Clark in consideration of 5s paid by Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter have surrendered the Parsonage House of Preshute with its premises and appurtenances together with the indenture of lease. To the intent and purpose that a new lease of the premises may be made and granted to John Clark the son for the term of 21 years. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jos[eph] Elderton and Edward Joye. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/16 piece Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Clark 31 Dec 1786- Counterpart of indenture made between Charles Moss Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clark of Preshute Gentleman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Jos[eph] Elderton and Jos[eph] Hillary. 'Renewed 1793' is written on the back. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/17 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Price and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Clark 26 Nov 1796- Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Price Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clark of Preshute Gentleman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft]. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of William Boucher. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/18 piece Lease from Thomas Eyre and the Dean and Chapter to John Clark 12 Nov 1801 Indenture made between Thomas Eyre Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clark of Preshute Esquire of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Thomas Eyre being first stamped in the presence of Thomas Lush. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/19 piece Counterpart of Lease from Thomas Eyre and the Dean and Chapter to John Clark 12 Nov 1801 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/33/18) made between Thomas Eyre Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and John Clark of Preshute Esquire of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Lush [Clerk] to Mr Boucher and William Millett. There are some pencil annotations on the document. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/20 piece Counterpart of Lease of Tithes of Preshute from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William 29 Sep 1805 Somerset Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and William Somerset of Barton Farm in the parish of Preshute Yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Somerset all and all manner of tithes and tenths yearly arising from the farm now in the occupation of the said William Somerset and others and more particularly described in the attached schedule to have and to hold for 14 years. The annual rent was £164 on two of the usual feasts in the year in equal portions. The schedule is written under the main text. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of [Joseph] Warden. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/21 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Best and Mrs Hannah 25 Mar 1807 Clark Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Best and Hannah Clark widow executors named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Best and Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of [?] Merriman and William Halcomb (both of Marlboro[ugh]. There are some pencil annotations on the document. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/22 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Best and Mrs Hannah Clark 25 Mar 1814 Indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Best and Hannah Clark widow executors named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Best and Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first stamped in the presence of William Hayward of Salisbury. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/23 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Best and Mrs Hannah 25 Mar 1814 Clark Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/33/22) made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Best and Hannah Clark widow executors named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Best and Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Hannah Clark (witnesses' signatures are faded). There are pencil annotations on the document. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/24 piece Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Best and Mrs Hannah Clark 26 Mar 1821 Indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Best and Hannah Clark widow executors named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Best and Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by William Coxe being first stamped in the presence of William Hayward. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/33/25 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas Best and Mrs Hannah 26 Mar 1821 Clark Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/33/24) made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Thomas Best and Hannah Clark widow executors named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Best and Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered by Hannah Clark being first stamped in the presence of [?] Merriman of [Marlborough] Gent. There are pencil annotations on the document. There was a note pinned to the top which reads, 'N.B. The Rev[erend] Mr. Best was dead some time before this Lease bears date.' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/33/26 piece Counterpart of Lease from John Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Hannah Clark 25 Mar Counterpart of indenture made between John Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the 1828- Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Hannah Clark of Widcombe Crescent in the county of Somerset widow the surviving executor named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute Esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of [?] Merriman of Marlborough Gent. seal

CO/CH/5/1/34 item Leases Relating to Preshute Tithes and Parsonage 1835-1862 9 leases, counterparts, surrenders and an assignment of Preshute parsonage and tithes. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century] marked 'Choristers. Leases relating to Preshute Tithes & Parsonge' [sic]. This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the documents (it has not been catalogued).

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CO/CH/5/1/34/1 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Lisle Bowles and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Hannah Clark 25 Mar 1835 Counterpart of indenture made between William Lisle Bowles Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and Hannah Clark of Widcomb Crescent near Bath in the county of Somerset widow the surviving executor named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Hannah Clark their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and all manner of timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the term granted. Also tithes from the hamlet of Manton in the parish of Preshute. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £50 to be paid at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered by Hannah Clark being first stamped in the presence of [?] Merriman of Marlborough gent. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/34/2 piece Surrender of the Lease of the Parsonage House of Preshute from Miss H W Clark and Others to the 8 Aug 1849 Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter Surrender of the lease of the Parsonage House of Preshute dated 25 Mar 1835. Indenture made between Hannah Withers Clark of Widcombe Crescent near the city of Bath spinster, Francis John Smith Wilson of Widcombe Crescent esquire and John Soden of Bath surgeon the joint executrix and executors of the will of Hannah Clark widow deceased who was the surviving acting executrix named in and by the last will and testament of John Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the first part, Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire gentleman and Wiliam Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the joint executors named and appointed in and by the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the second part, David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon and Rebecca his wife of the third part, and William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute of the fourth part. The indenture witnesses that in consideration of 5s Hannah Withers Clark, Francis John Smith Wilson and John Soden according to their estate and interest in the premises as the joint executrix and executors of the will of Hannah Clark widow deceased and as far as they lawfully can or may at the request and by the direction of the said David Pierce Maurice and Rebecca his wife as the persons entitled to the present beneficial interest in the same lease and they the said Frances Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman according to their estate and interest of and in the premises as joint executors of the will of John Withers Clark deceased and as far as they lawfully can or may at the like request and direction of David Pierce Maurice and Rebecca his wife have surrendered and yielded up the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the appurtenances and other premises comprised in the indenture of lease dated 25 Mar 1835, and also the rent charges. A schedule of premises follows the indenture. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [?] Banks clerk to Messrs T and R Cruttwell Solicitors, John Sargent clerk to Messrs Merriman & Co Solicitors, and [Thomas] Cruttwell. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/3 piece Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to T B Merriman and Others 9 Aug 1849 Indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the first part and Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough gentleman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the trustees and executors named and appointed in and by the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the second part and David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon of the third part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman first their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and tithes and rent charges not set forth in the schedule. Also timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the said term. Secondly tithes and rent charges set forth in the schedule. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £16 13s 4d at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions and in respect of the tithes the annual rent of £33 6s 8d. A schedule follows the indenture. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Fisher in the presence of Arthur Parnell Poulshot of Wiltshire. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/4 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to T B Merriman and Others 9 Aug 1849- Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/34/3) made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the first part and Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough gentleman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the trustees and executors named and appointed in and by the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the second part and David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon of the third part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman first their mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons, common of pasture and all other glebe lands whatsoever together with all manner of ways, paths and passages, and profits. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft] and tithes and rent charges not set forth in the schedule. Also timber trees and other trees likely to become timber during the said term. Secondly tithes and rent charges set forth in the schedule. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £16 13s 4d at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions and in respect of the tithes the annual rent of £33 6s 8d. A schedule follows the indenture. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Sargent clerk to Messrs Merriman & Co Solicitors in Marlborough. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/5 piece Surrender of the Lease of the Parsonage House of Preshute from T B Merriman and Another to William 12 Aug 1852- Fisher and the Dean and Chapter Surrender of the lease of the parsonage house of Preshute dated 09 Aug 1849. Indenture made between Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire gentleman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the trustees and executors named and appointed in the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the one part and William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute of the other part. This indenture witnesses in consideration of the sum of 5s Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman have surrendered and yielded up unto the said Warden and Dean and Chapter firstly the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the appurtenances and other premises and secondly the tithes and rent charges demised in the indenture dated 09 Aug 1849. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [R] Lavington Clerk to Messrs T B and W Merriman and Gwillim Solicitors in Marlborough. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/6 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to T B Merriman and Another 13 Aug 1852 Counterpart of indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the first part, Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire gentleman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the trustees and executors named and appointed in the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the second part and David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon who is beneficially interested in the property of the third part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman their tithes great and small and rent charges arising from the premises in Preshute set forth in the attached schedule to have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £33 6s 8d at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. A schedule is attached. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [R] Lavington Clerk to T B and W Merriman & Gwillim Solicitors in Marlborough. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/7 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas B Merriman and Another 13 Aug 1852 Counterpart of indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the first part, Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire gentleman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman the trustees and executors named and appointed in the last will and testament of John Withers Clark late of Preshute esquire deceased of the second part and David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon who is beneficially interested in the property of the third part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman their mansion or parsonage house of Preshute commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, outhouses, courts, yards, backsides, curtilages, orchards and gardens with the appurtenances belonging to it, and also meadows, pastures, arable lands, commons and common of pasture and all other glebe lands. Except one ground or close of land called Gods Croft [Godscroft], also tithes and rent charges, and timber trees and other trees likely to become timber. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £16 13s 4d at the four usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [R] Lavington clerk to Messrs T B and W Merriman & Gwillim Solicitors in Marlborough. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/34/8 piece Assignment of Reversionary Interest in Preshute Parsonage House and Premises Wilts from Mr T B 3 Sep 1858 Merriman and Another to Mr D P Maurice Indenture made between Thomas Baverstock Merriman of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the first part, the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman of the same place gentleman of the second part and David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough surgeon of the third part. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of £325 to Thomas Baverstock Merriman paid by David Pierce Maurice and 10s paid by David Pierce Maurice to William Clark Merriman the said Thomas Baverstock Merriman and William Clark Merriman assign unto David Pierce Maurice the mansion or parsonage house of Preshute together with all premises and appurtenances expressed by the lease dated 15 Aug 1852 for the residue of the said term of 21 years subject to the conditions of the said lease. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [E] Halwyn clerk. seals CO/CH/5/1/34/9 piece Surrender by David Pierce Maurice to William Edward Hony and the Dean and Chapter 6 Aug 1862 Indenture made between David Pierce Maurice of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire surgeon and Rebecca Maurice his wife (formerly Rebecca Clark widow) of the one part and William Edward Hony Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the other part. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of 5s paid to David Pierce Maurice by the said Master and Dean and Chapter, David Pierce Maurice grants unto them the mansion or parsonage house commonly called the Parsonage House of Preshute together with all the premises and appurtenances expressed in the lease dated 13 Aug 1852 to have and to hold for the residue of the said term of 21 years. 'Registered in the Dean and Chapter Register Book fol: 79.' is written on the back. seals CO/CH/5/1/35 item Old Leases of Elcott Tithes 1721-1773 Leases, counterpart, letters and accounts relating to tithes of the hamlet of Elcott in the parish of Preshute. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century] marked 'Choristers. Old Leases of Elcott Tithes.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the documents (it has not been catalogued).

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CO/CH/5/1/35/1 piece Lease from Francis Eyre and the Dean and Chapter to John Greenland 1 May 1721 Indenture made between Francis Eyre Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Greenland of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire yeoman. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Greenland their portion of tithes from the hamlet or tithing of Elcott within the parish of Preshute formerly in the use and occupation of John Greenland and lately in the tenure of Walter Shropshire lately deceased together with the appurtenances. To have and to hold for 7 years. The annual rent was £47 at the two feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered being first lawfully stamped with sixpenny stamps in the presence of Richard Webb and George Frome. There is a note on the back which states, 'Mem[orandum] the Subcom[?] seal fee is paid.' seal missing

CO/CH/5/1/35/2 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to John Greenland 30 Sep 1738 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Greenland of Marlbrough [Marlborough] in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Greenland their portion of tithes arising from the hamlet or tithing of Elcott in the parish of Preshute formerly in the use and occupation of Walter Shropshire deceased and now in the possession of John Greenland together with all the privileges and appurtenances. To have and to hold for 11 years. The annual rent was £47 at the two feasts of the year in equal portions. Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Francis Greenaway and Thomas Martin public notary. There is a note on the back which states, 'M[emorandum] [Pr..ton] Lease not Regist[e]red. [part. & Counterpart] were both Deliv[ered] to Can[on] [...g..].' seal

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CO/CH/5/1/35/3 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Gilbert and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Greenland 10 Oct 1761 Counterpart of indenture between Robert Gilbert Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Greenland of Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Greenland their portion of tithes arising from the hamlet or tithing of Elcott in the parish of Preshute formerly in the use and occupation of Walter Shropshire deceased and now in the possession of John Greenland together with all privileges and appurtenances. To have and to hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £47 at the two feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of John Robins and Thomas Frome. seal CO/CH/5/1/35/4 piece Letter to Joseph Elderton from Frances Greenland 10 Jan 1772 Letter 'To Mr [Joseph] Elderton in Sarum' from Frances Greenland in which she writes that she has not heard about her payment and requests an answer. This was previously pinned to related letters and a page of accounts (CO/CH/5/1/35/4-CO/CH/5/1/35/7). seal CO/CH/5/1/35/5 piece Letter to Joseph Elderton from Frances Greenland 22 Nov Letter to Joseph Elderton from Frances Greenland in which she requests a receipt for her payment. This [1772] was previously pinned to related letters and a page of accounts (CO/CH/5/1/35/4-CO/CH/5/1/35/7). CO/CH/5/1/35/6 piece Letter to Joseph Elderton from Frances Greenland 27 Dec 1772 Letter 'To Mr Jos[eph] Elderton, in Sarum' from Frances Greenland in which she writes that she has not had a receipt for her payment and requests an answer. This was previously pinned to related letters and a page of accounts (CO/CH/5/1/35/4-CO/CH/5/1/35/7). seal CO/CH/5/1/35/7 piece Frances Greenland's Accounts 23 Nov 1773 Accounts for Frances Greenland, marked 'Received' by J[oseph] E[lderton]. This was previously pinned to related letters and a page of accounts (CO/CH/5/1/35/4-CO/CH/5/1/35/7).

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CO/CH/5/1/36 item Documents Relating to Property at Tilshead 1668-1847 26 deeds and other items relating to property at Tilshead, including leases and counterparts, releases, a bargain and sale, final concords, licence in mortmain, memorandum, letter, and surrenders. There is also a declaration of trust for the benefit of the Cathedral Library (using part of the revenue from Tilshead). All relate to property at Tilshead, most often two messuages with two yard lands or a piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg. A paper label was found with the documents [?19th century] marked 'Choristers. Old Leases of Tilshead Farm from 1700 to 1847 inclusive.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the documents (it has not been catalogued). CO/CH/5/1/36/1 piece Bargain and Sale from John Gey to William Baxter and Giles Thornburgh 26 Oct 1668 Indenture made between John Gey of Tilshead also 'Tislhead' in the county of Wiltshire yeoman on the first part, Steven Gey of Whaley [Whalley] in the county of Lancaster [Lancashire] clerk and nephew of the said John Gey on the second part and William Baxter of [Rus]hall in the county of Wiltshire clerk and Gyles [Giles] Thorneburgh [Thornburgh] of Orcheston St Mary in the county of Wiltshire clerk on the third part. The said John Gey gives, grants, bargains, sells, aliens, enfeoffs and confirms unto the said William Baxter and Giles Thornburgh and their heirs a messuage and tenement, two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead also 'Tislehead' purchased of Robert Lord Cecill [Cecil] and now or late in the tenure of John Gey, and all that other messuage and tenement, two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead purchased of Francis Meriwether and William Shergoll [Shergold] and now or late in the tenure of John Gey, and all houses, buildings, orchard, gardens, pastures, feedings, lands and hereditaments etc. To have and to hold forever. There is a memorandum on the back that on the same day quiet and peaceable possession, livery and seisin of the premises was granted by John Gey to William Baxter and Giles Thornburgh. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Anthony Delacourt, Roger Dorchester and John Randall. A note was attached (pin now removed) stating that £100 was received by John Gey. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/2 piece Copy of Release from Dorothy Gey to George Pigott and Robert Gartside 22 May 1699 Release of property in Tilshead. Copy of indenture tripartite made between Dorothy Gey of Manchester in the county of Lancaster [Lancashire], widow, mother and guardian of Martha Gey daughter of Stephen Gey late of Whaley [Whalley] in the county of Lancashire clerk deceased of the first part, George Pigott of Manchester esquire, Robert Gartside of Prestwich in the county of Lancashire gent of the second part, and William Asheton [Assheton] of Prestwich Bachelor in Divinity of the third part. The said Dorothy Gey for and in consideration of a marriage intended shortly hereafter to be had between William Assehton and Martha Gey grants, releases and confirms unto the said George Pigott and Robert Gartside (now in actual possession by virtue of an indenture of bargain and sale dated 20 May) a capital messuage with the appurtenances within the town of Boulton [Bolton] near Bolland in the county of York commonly called the Overhouse of Fowden and also all edifices, buildings, houses, etc (there is a long list), and also that capital messuage and tenement with the appurtenances in Wishwall [?Wiswell] in the county of Lancashire and all the lands, tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances, and also a messuage or tenement, two yards of land and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire purchased of Robert late Lord Ciscell [Cecil], and also all that other messuage or tenement, two yards of land and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead purchased of Francis Meriwether and William Shergold and also all and every other the messuages, tenements, lands, rents, revertions, services and hereditaments whatsoever with the appurtenances in the said counties of York, Lancashire and Wiltshire wherein Dorothy Gey has any estate of inheritance. To have and to hold unto the said George Pigott and Robert Gartside forever. Sealed, signed and delivered by Dorothy Gey in the presence of Edward Scott, Adam Garside and Peter Yeates.

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CO/CH/5/1/36/3 piece Copy of Release from Dorothy Gey to George Pigott and Robert Gartside 22 May Copy of above (CO/CH/5/1/36/2). Release of property in Tilshead. Copy of indenture tripartite made 1699- between Dorothy Gey of Manchester in the county of Lancaster [Lancashire], widow, mother and guardian of Martha Gey daughter of Stephen Gey late of Whaley [Whalley] in the county of Lancashire clerk deceased of the first part, George Pigott of Manchester esquire, Robert Gartside of Prestwich in the county of Lancashire gent of the second part, and William Asheton [Assheton] of Prestwich Bachelor in Divinity of the third part. The said Dorothy Gey for and in consideration of a marriage intended shortly hereafter to be had between William Assheton and Martha Gey grants, releases and confirms unto the said George Pigott and Robert Gartside (now in actual possession by virtue of an indenture of bargain and sale dated 20 May) a capital messuage with the appurtenances within the town of Boulton [Bolton] near Bolland in the county of York commonly called the Overhouse of Fowden and also all edifices, buildings, houses, etc (there is a long list), and also that capital messuage and tenement with the appurtenances in Wishwall [?Wiswell] in the county of Lancashire and all the lands, tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances, and also a messuage or tenement, two yards of land and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire purchased of Robert late Lord Ciscell [Cecil], and also all that other messuage or tenement, two yards of land and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead purchased of Francis Meriwether and William Shergold and also all and every other the messuages, tenements, lands, rents, revertions, services and hereditaments whatsoever with the appurtenances in the said counties of York, Lancashire and Wiltshire wherein Dorothy Gey has any estate of inheritance. To have and to hold unto the said George Pigott and Robert Gartside forever. Sealed, signed and delivered by Dorothy Gey in the presence of Edward Scott, Adam Garside and Peter Yeates.

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CO/CH/5/1/36/4 piece Indenture Between Anne Buckley, William Asherton, and Robert Burd and Richard Harrison 12 Apr 1700- Indenture tripartite made between Anne Buckley widow and relict of James Buckley gent deceased and one of the daughters and [?] (writing obscured) of Stephen Gey clerk deceased of the first part, William Asherton of Prestwick in the county of Lancaster [Lancashire] clerk of the second part and Robert Burd and Richard Harrison both of the Middle Temple London gent of the third part. She the said Anne Buckley to and with the said William Assheton by these presents that she the said Anne Buckley shall and will at the costs and charges of William Assheton on this side and before the end of Trinity term next acknowledge and levy before his Majesty's Justices of the court of Common Pleas of Westminster or some other persons thereto lawfully authorised one or more fine or fines sur comizance de droit come ceo [etc] with proclamations according to the statutes in that behalf made and provided and the usual course of fines in such cases used unto the said William Assheton and his heirs of a moiety of all the messuages or tenement and two yard lands with the appurtenances in Tilshed [Tilshead] in the county of Wiltshire purchased of Robert late Lord Cecill [Cecil] and all that messuage or tenement and two yard lands with the appurtenances in Tilshead purchased of Francis Mereweather [Meriwether] and William Shergoll [Shergold] all which premises were the inheritance of Stephen Gey, and also of a moiety of all houses, buildings, orchards, gardens, pastures, feedings, lands and hereditaments whatsoever with the appurtenances, and of the rever[ti]ons and remainders of the same and all rents etc. Sealed and delivered by Anne Buckley, Robert Burd and Richard Harrison the parchment being first double stamped in the presence of Richard Mynshull and Edward Wood. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/36/5 piece Final Concord of Premises in Tilshead 14 Apr 1700 Final concord made in the King's court at Westminster before Justices of the King and other faithful people then and there present between William Assheton [clerk] querent and Anne Buckley widow deforciant of a moiety of 2 messuages, 3 cottages, 5 gardens, 2 orchards, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of pasture and 2 acres of wood, and of common of pasture with the appurtenances in Tilshed [Tilshead]. Whereupon a plea of covenant was summoned between them in that court as follows: that the said Anne has acknowledged the moiety and common of pasture with the appurtenances to be the right of him William as those which the said William has of the gift of the said Anne. And those she has remised and quiclaimed from herself and her heirs to the said William and his heirs forever. And moreover the said Anne has granted for herself and her heirs that they will warrant to the said William and his heirs the said moiety and common of pasture wwith the appurtenances against the said Anne and her heirs forever. And for this recognizance remise quitclaim warranties fine and agreement the said William has given to the said Anne £100.

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CO/CH/5/1/36/6 piece Articles of Agreement Between Roger Kay and James Wadhams 5 Mar 1721 Articles of agreement between Roger Kay Rector of Fittleton in the county of Wiltshire (for and on behalf of Mr William Ashton [Assheton] Rector of Prestwich in the county of Lancaster [Lancashire] clerk and proprietor of certain lands in Tylshead [Tilshead] in the county of Wiltshire) of the one part, and James Wadhams senior of Tilshead yeoman and farmer of the said lands of the other part. Roger Kay agrees that James Wadhams or his assigns shall hold all the lands in his possession of the said Mr Assheton at Tilshead, for the full term of 8 years from 29 Sep 1720. James Wadhams agrees to hold the lands for the said term and to pay Mr Assheton the annual rent of £38 2s 6d upon Michaelmas day. He agrees to serve all offices charged on him, to pay the window tax, to keep the glass windows, the thatching of the house, barns and outhouses, together with the hedges, bounds and fences in good repair, and to yield them up to Mr Assheton at the expiration of the term. Mr Assheton agrees to allow out of the rent yearly taxes except the windows, and to allow James Wadhams the quitrents of the little living and one cottage. He also agreed that if either party shall design at the end of 8 years to part one from another, that party will give to the other a year's notice, and at the year's end the premises to be free to Mr Assheton's disposal. James Wadhams shall have liberty to leave the estate at the expiration of 4 years provided he gives a year's notice. The witnesses were Dorothy Kay and John Weston. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/36/7 piece Lease of Property in Tilshead from William Assheton, John Blackburn, Katherine Blackburn and Dorothy 28 Sep 1724 Assheton to the Dean and Chapter Indenture of lease made between Wiliam Ashton [Assheton] of Deyne in the parish of Prestwich and county of Lancaster [Lancashire] Bachelor in Divinity, John Blackburn of Orford in the said county esquire and Katherine his wife and Dorothy Assheton of Deyne spinster (the which Katherine and Dorothy are the daughters and coheirs of Martha Assheton deceased by the said William Assheton her late husband and the said Martha Assheton was one of the daughters and coeheirs [coheirs] of Stephen Gey clerk deceased) of the one part and the Dean and Chapter of the other part. In consideration of the sum of 5s a piece to the said William Assheton, John Blackburn, Katherine his wife and Dorothy Assheton by the Dean and Chapter they bargain and sell unto the Dean and Chapter a messuage or tenement, two yards of land or two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire purchased of Robert late Lord Cecill [Cecil] and also that other messuage or tenement, two yards of land or two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances situated in Tilshead purchased of Francis Meriwether and William Shergold both of Easterton in the county of Wiltshire yeomen. To have and to hold unto the Dean and Chapter for the term of one year. The annual rent was a peppercorn. Sealed, signed and delivered in the presence of John S[eark], James Wilden, John Hamer and Robert Bromley. The release has been catalogued under CO/CH/5/1/36/8. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/36/8 piece Release of Property in Tilshead from William Assheton, John Blackburn, Katherine Blackburn and 29 Sep 1724 Dorothy Assheton to the Dean and Chapter Release of two messuages or tenements, two yards of land or two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead. Indenture made between William Asheton [Ashton] of Deyne in the parish of Prestwich and county of Lancaster [Lancashire] Bachelor in Divinity, John Blackburn of Orford in the said county esquire and Katherine his wife and Dorothy Ashton of Deyne spinster (the which Katherine and Dorothy are the daughters and coeheirs [coheirs] of Martha Ashton deceased by the said William Ashton her late husband and the said Martha Ashton was one of the daughters and coheirs of Stephen Gey clerk deceased) of the one part, and the Dean and Chapter of the other part. In consideration of the sum of £900 paid to William Ashton, John Blackburn, Katherine his wife and Dorothy Ashton by the Dean and Chapter, they release unto the Dean and Chapter in their actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to them thereof made for one year by indenture dated the day before the date of these presents all that messuage or tenement, two yards of land or two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire purchased of Robert late Lord Cecill [Cecil] and also that other messuage or tenement, two yards of land or two yard land and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshead purchased of Francis Meriwether and William Shergold both of Easterton in the county of Wiltshire yeoman to have and to hold forever. Witnessed by John S[eark], James Wilden, John Hamer, and Robert Bromley. The lease (which was enclosed in the release) has been catalogued under CO/C/5/1/36/7. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/36/9 piece Licence in Mortmain 10 Feb Licence in Mortmain for property in Tilshead. The text is as follows (not exact quote): the Dean and 1724/1725 Chapter and Master of the Choristers have by their petition humbly represented unto us that they being trustees for the said Choristers have in their hands a sum of money belonging to them sufficient to purchase for their use an estate of the yearly value of 45 pounds that they have an offer of the purchase of an estate of inheritance of that value at Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire wherefore and in regard that such a purchase should be an act of charity and contribute to the better maintenance of the said poor Choristers they have most humbly besought us to grant to the said Dean and Chapter and Master of the Choristers for the time being our Royal Licence in Mortmain to purchase the said estate in Tilshead for the use of the said Choristers. We have thought fit to grant our said royal licence to the Dean and Chapter for the purposes aforesaid. We grant our especial licence, full power and lawful and absolute authority to purchase, acquire, take and hold in mortmain to and to the use of themselves and their successors in trust for the Choristers and their successors the said estate of inheritance in Tilshead with the appurtenances. 'Dean and Chapter of Sarum Lycence in Mortmain. Perpetuity [..cks]' is written on the back. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/10 piece Final Concord of Tenements and Common of Pasture in Tilshead 11 Apr 1725 Final concord made in the King's court at Westminster before Justices of the King and other faithful people then and there present between the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Sarum and their successors querents, and William Asherton [Assheton] clerk, John Blackburn esquire and [Katherine] his wife and Dorothy Assheton spinster deforciants of two messuages with two gardens, two orchards, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and common of pasture [per omnibus .....] with the appurtenances in Tilshed also Tilshead. Whereupon a plea of covenant was summoned between them in that court as follows: that the said William, John, Katherine and Dorothy have acknowledged the said tenements and common of pasture to be the right of them the Dean and Chapter as those which the said Dean and Chapter have of the gift of the said William, John, Katherine and Dorothy and those they have remised and quitclaimed from them William, John, Katherine and Dorothy and their heirs to the said Dean and Chapter and their successors forever. And moreover the said William has granted for him and his heirs that they will warrant to the said Dean and Chapter and their successors the said tenements and common of pasture with the appurtenances against the said William and his heirs forever. And the said John and Katherine have granted for them and the heirs of the said Katherine that they will warrant to the said Dean and Chapter and their successors the said tenements and common of pasture with the appurtenances against the said John and Katherine and the said Katherine's heirs forever. And also she Dorothy has granted for her and her heirs that they will warrant to the said Dean and Chapter and their successors the said tenements and common of pasture with the appurtenances against the said Dorothy and her heirs forever. And for this recognizance, remise, quitclaim, warranties, fine and agreement the said Dean and Chapter have given to the said William, John, Katherine and Dorothy £100.

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CO/CH/5/1/36/11 piece Declaration of Trust by the Dean and Chapter of Sarum for the Benefit of the Library 2 Mar 1726 Referring to a lease and release dated 28 and 29 September 1724 (CO/CH/5/1/36/7 and CO/CH/5/1/36/8), the indenture states that the late Isaac Walton one of the Canons Residentiary of the Cathedral by his last will and testament granted to the Fabric for the use of the Library the sum of £100 for some person to be named yearly by the Dean and Chapter to give such attendance there and the late Dr Wyatt one of the Canons Residentiary of the Cathedral did in his lifetime advance and pay unto the Dean and Chapter the sum of £50 for the same purposes as expressed in the last will of Isaac Walton. The Dean and Chapter acknowledge that they have received the sums of £100 and £50 and declare that £150 part of the £900 consideration money for the purchase of the inheritance of the hereditaments and premises in the indentures of lease and release expressed and contained are the same sums mentioned as aforesaid to be the donations of Canon Isaac Walton and Dr Wyatt. The Dean and Chapter declare that they and their successors forever are and shall stand and be seized of and in one sixth part of their yearly rents, issues and profits of the said hereditaments and premises, all deductions, payments and outgoings being in the first place allowed out of the whole yearly income of the estate to and for the uses, intents and purposes in the clause of the will of Canon Isaac Walton. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/12 piece Lease from Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter to John Wise 30 Sep 1728 Indenture made between Joseph Sager Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Wise of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Wise their piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg in Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's close, which said piece or parcel of ground is now in the possession of John Wise. To have and to hold the piece or parcel of ground with the appurtenances for and during the natural lives of Solomon Wise son of John Wise now 12 years old, David Wise another son of John Wise now 6 years old, and Job Wise another son of John Wise now 4 years old and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 6 pence on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered by Joseph Sager being first stamped in the presence of Arthur Thomas and Thomas Baden. 'John Wises Lease' is written on the back. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/36/13 piece Lease from Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter to James Wadhams 8 Jul 1728 Indenture made between Joseph Sager Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and James Wadhams the Elder of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said James Wadhams the Elder their messuage or tenement, two yards of land or two yard lands and premises with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead and also all ways, waters, easements, profits, commons, common of pasture, commodities, advantages, privileges, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever (excepting only a tenement with about 16 lugg of ground adjoining the premises on the east and north parts, a tenement of John Paynes on the west part and the Street or Highway on the south part, and also about 8 lugg of ground bounded by the farm called the South Farm on the south part by the Street on the north part, by a tenement of Giles Alexander on the west part and by a farm of Mr Hoare on the east part, excepting also the tenement with its appurtenances now in the tenure of the said Giles Alexander). To have and to hold the premises [except] the quitrents unto James Wadhams the Elder for 11 years. The annual rent was £40 at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. There is a memorandum on the back with further conditions, witnessed by John Wise and Thomas Baden. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/14 piece Memorandum of Agreement Between Hugh Wynn and the Dean and Chapter and Thomas and William 11 Mar 1753 Lawes Memorandum stating that it is agreed between Dr Hugh Wynn [Wynne] Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers on behalf of himself and the Dean and Chapter, and Thomas Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman and William Lawes his son, that the said Master and Dean and Chapter shall let their messuages, farm and lands with the appurtenances in Tilshead as was leased to James Wadhams and are now occupied by William Wadhams his son (except all trees growing on the premises and also such lands as were excepted and the quitrents) for 12 years under the yearly rent of £43 10s and £10 per acre of rent for meadow or pasture ground (some further terms). The landlords are to allow land taxes out of the rents and the tenants to pay all other rates and taxes and to keep the premises in tenantable repair. All this they [agree unto] and [that] leases agreeable to this contract shall be soon prepared which shall be executed by and between the parties. Signed by Hugh Wynne, Thomas Lawes and William Lawes.

CO/CH/5/1/36/15 piece Letter to Dr Gilbert from Thomas Laws 15 Jun Letter 'To The Reverend Doctor Gilbert Cannon of the Cathedral' from Thomas Laws of Tilshead [c1753] (possibly Robert Gilbert, who was Master of the Choristers c1758-1761; there is also a John Gilbert who was Bishop of Sarum 1748-1757), containing a list of things to be done on the farm [at Tilshead] as follows: a new stable, a new barn floor and 4 new barn doors. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/16 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Dodwell and the Dean and Chapter to Thomas and William Lawes Counterpart of indenture made between William Dodwell Master Warden or Govenor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Thomas Lawes of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman and William Lawes of the same place yeoman his son of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Thomas and William Lawes their messuage or tenement and two yards of land or two yard lands in Tilshead and their other messuage or tenement and two yards of land or two yard lands in Tilshead and also all ways, waters, easements, profits, commons, common of pasture, commodities, advantages, privileges, emoluments and appurtenances, all which said premises were in the possession of James Wadhams lately deceased and now in the possession of Thomas and William Lawes. Except a tenement with about 16 luggs of ground adjoining the premises on the east and north parts, a tenement late of John Payne on the west part and the Street or Highway on the south part, and also about 8 luggs of ground bounded by the farm called the South Farm on the south part, by the Street on the north part, by a tenement now or late of Giles Alexander on the west part and by a farm of [G]ore [?Hoare] on the east part, and except also the tenement with its appurtenances now or late in the possession of Giles Alexander and also except the quitrents or reserved rents of the excepted premises, and also except all metals, mines and quarries and trees (save lops or shrouds of pollard trees) together with free liberty of ingress, egress and regress with servants, horses, carts and carriages at all fit times to fell and take away the same. To have and to hold for 12 years. The annual rent was £43 10s at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions, and £10 an acre for every acre of meadow and pasture ground (further terms given). Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of William Whetmore and Thomas Frome. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/36/17 piece Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to John Bartley 14 Apr 1767- Indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Bartley of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farrier of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Bartley their piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg in Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's close. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Elizabeth Bartley wife of John Bartley aged about 25 years, Elizabeth Bartley their daughter aged about 2 years and Levi Baker of Tilshead labourer aged about 26 years and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 6 pence on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered by Robert Sherard, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. There are pencil annotations on the document. seals

CO/CH/5/1/36/18 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to John Bartley 14 Apr 1767 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Bartley of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farrier of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Bartley their piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg in Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's close. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Elizabeth Bartley wife of John Bartley aged about 25 years, Elizabeth Bartley their daughter aged about 2 years and Levi Baker of Tilshead labourer aged about 26 years and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 6 pence on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/19 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Leonard Lawes 12 May 1767 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Leonard Lawes of Tilshed also Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Leonard Lawes their messuage or tenement and yards of land or two yard lands in Tilshead and also all ways, waters, easements, profits, commons, common of pasture, commodities, advantages, privileges, emoluments and appurtenances, all which premises were late in the possession of James Wadhams lately deceased and since in the possession of Thomas Lawes and William Lawes. Except a tenement with about 16 luggs of ground adjoining the premises on the east and north parts, a tenement late of John Payne on the west part and the Street or Highway on the south part and also about 8 luggs of ground bounded by the farm called the South Farm on the south part, by the Street on the north part, by a tenement now or late of Giles Alexander on the west part and by a farm of [G]ore [?Hoare] on the east part, and except also the tenement with the appurtenances now or late in the possession of Giles Alexander and also the quitrents or reserved rents of the excepted premises, and also except all metals, mines and quarries and all trees (save lops or shrouds of pollard trees) together with free liberty of ingress, egress and regress with servants, horses, carts and carriages at all fit times to fell and carry away the same. To have and to hold for 9 years. The annual rent was £48 10s at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions, and £10 an acre for every acre of meadow and pasture ground (further terms given). Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/20 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Leonard Lawes 10 May 1808 Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the hereditaments hereinafter described of the one part and Leonard Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Leonard Lawes a messuage or tenement with the barns, stables, outhouses, garden and premises together with the several pieces or parcels of arable and pasture land in Tilshead containing by estimation 126 acres and 3 roods and now in the renting of Leonard Lawes as tenant to the Master and Dean and Chapter together with all houses, outhouses, edifices, ways, paths, passages, sheep, leazes, advantages, hereditaments and appurtenances (except all trees, wood and underwood). To have and to hold for 12 years. The annual rent was £63 on the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Richard Tucker. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/21 piece Surrender of Lease from Mr James and Elizabeth Palmer to William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter 23 May 1812 Surrender of lease from James Palmer of Potterne in the county of Wiltshire yeoman and Elizabeth his wife (late Elizabeth Bartley) to the Dean and Chapter. An indenture of lease dated 14 Apr 1760 was made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and the said John Bartley of the other part of a piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg in Tilshead to hold for and during the natural lives of Elizabeth Bartley wife of John Bartley, Elizabeth Bartley their daughter (now Elizabeth the wife of James Palmer) and Levi Baker of Tilshead, of whom Elizabeth the wife of James Palmer and Levi Baker are now only surviving. The said Elizabeth wife of James Palmer is desirous of having 2 lives added in the room of the said Elizabeth Bartley and Levi Baker and for that purpose the said James Palmer and Elizabeth his wife have agreed to surrender the said indenture of lease and the estate and premises to William Coxe Clerk and the Dean and Chapter. In consideration of the sum of 5s paid to the said James Palmer and Elizabeth by the Warden and Dean and Chapter they have surrendered and yielded up the estate and premises together with the indenture of lease to the intent that a new lease may be made and granted by the Warden and Dean and Chapter for and during the natural lives of Elizabeth Palmer age 47, Emma Elizabeth Glass age 5, and Ann Eliza Glass age 7 daughters of Moses Glass of Potterne innholder and Mary his wife. Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Joseph Goss. This document was enclosed within CO/CH/5/1/36/22.

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CO/CH/5/1/36/22 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mrs Elizabeth Palmer 25 May 1812 Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Elizabeth Palmer wife of James Palmer of Potterne in the county of Wiltshire yeoman the only child and heiress at law of John Bartley late of Tilshed or Tilshead farmer intestate deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Elizabeth Palmer their piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg in Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's Close which said piece or parcel of ground is now in the possession of the said Elizabeth Palmer. To have and to hold the said piece or parcel of ground with the appurtenances for and during the natural lives of Elizabeth Palmer age 47, Emma Elizabeth Glass age 5 years and Ann Eliza Glass age 7 years daughters of Moses Glass of Potterne innholder and Mary his wife. The annual rent was 6 pence at the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Joseph Goss. There are pencil annotations on the document. 'W[illiam] Boucher Esq[uire] New Street Sarum' is written on the back. seals

CO/CH/5/1/36/23 piece Counterpart of Lease of a Farm at Tilshead from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William 1 Dec 1818 Lawes Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the hereditaments hereinafter described of the one part and William Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Lawes a messuage or tenement with the barns, stables, outhouse, garden and premises thereunto belonging together with the several pieces or parcels of arable and pasture land belonging to the same at Tilshead containing by estimation 93 acres or thereabouts formerly in the renting of Leonard Lawes (father of the said William Lawes) and now in the renting of the said William Lawes, together with all houses, outhouses, edifices, ways, paths, passages, sheep, leazes, advantages, hereditaments and appurtenances (excepting all trees, woods and underwoods). To have and to hold for 12 years. The annual rent was £100 at the two usual feasts of the year in equal portions. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of William Hayward of Salisbury. 'Rent 1854 £75' is written in pencil on the front. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/24 piece Lease from William Lisle Bowles and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Isaac Noad 6 Jan 1832 Indenture made between William Lisle Bowles Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part, and Isaac Noad of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire millwright of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Isaac Noad their piece or parcel of ground containing about 7 or 8 lugg situated in Tilshed otherwise Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's Close which said piece or parcel of ground is now in the possession of Isaac Noad. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Emma Elizabeth Glass aged about 24, Ann Eliza Glass aged about 26 daughters of Moses Glass of Potterne yeoman and Mary Dowling Noad aged about 10 years daughter of Isaac Noad and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 6 pence on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered by William Lisle Bowles being first stamped in the presence of James Hayward and William Hayward of the Close. There is a note on the back stating that on 7 Jan 1832 possession and seisin of the ground was taken by William Lawes, witnessed by James Compton and [John] Blake. seal CO/CH/5/1/36/25 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Isaac Noad 18 May 1847 Counterpart of indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Isaac Noad of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Isaac Noad their piece or parcel of ground containing about seven or eight lugg with the tenements erected thereon situated in Tilshed otherwise Tilshead bounded with the Street on the north, on the south with the South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George's close which said piece or parcel of ground is now in the possession of Isaac Noad. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Ann Eliza Glass aged 40 years daughter of Moses Glass of Potterne in the county of Wiltshire Yeoman, Mary Dowling Noad aged 24 years daughter of Isaac Noad and Grace Herne Noad daughter of Isaac Noad aged 10 years and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 6 pence on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered by Isaac Noad in the presence of G[eorge] [Smith] Clerk to Mr [Alford] Solicitor in Salisbury (writing faded). seal

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CO/CH/5/1/36/26 piece Surrender of Lease from Mr Isaac Noad to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum 17 May 1847 Surrender of lease from Isaac Noad to the Dean and Chapter. Indenture made between Isaac Noad of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire gentleman of the one part and William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the other part. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of the sum of 5s paid by the said Master and Dean and Chapter to the said Isaac Noad, he has granted, surrendered and yielded up unto the Master and Dean and Chapter a piece or parcel of ground and premises to have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Ann Eliza Glass and Mary Dowling Noad. Signed, sealed and delivered by Isaac Noad in the presence of G[eorge] Smith Clerk to Mr Alford Solicitor in Salisbury. seal

CO/CH/5/1/37 item Tilshead 1728-1848 20 leases, counterparts and other items relating to cottages or tenements in Tilshead (probably more than one cottage. Sometimes details are given and sometimes they are not). A paper label was found with the documents marked 'Choristers Leases of Tilshead Farm Wilts.' This has been rehoused in melinex and put with the documents (it has not been catalogued). CO/CH/5/1/37/1 piece Lease from Joseph Sager and the Dean and Chapter to John Kite 30 Sep 1728 Indenture made between Joseph Sager Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Kite of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Kite their cottage or tenement and ground in Tilshead bounded on the east with the farm called the Choristers Farm, on the south by the Street, on the west by a tenement of John Payne and on the north by Farmer Wadham's orchard containing about 16 lugg of ground with the appurtenances which premises are now in the possession of John Kite. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of the said John Kite, Lawrence Kite and Samuel Kite brothers of John Kite and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 2s on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered by Joseph Sager in the presence of Arthur Thomas and Thomas Baden. seal missing

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CO/CH/5/1/37/2 piece Lease from John Bampton and the Dean and Chapter to Samuel Kite 29 Sep 1733 Indenture made between John Bampton Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Samuel Kite of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire husbandman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Samuel Kite their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Anne Alexander widow deceased. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Samuel Kite aged 23, William Kite aged 5 and Thomas Kite aged 2 and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of John Kite and Thomas Frome public notary. seal

CO/CH/5/1/37/3 piece Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to Anthony Smith 12 Mar 1765 Indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Anthony Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shepherd of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anthony Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Samuel Kite, to have and to hold for and during the natural lives of Anthony Smith, Anne Smith his wife and Anthony Smith the Younger his son and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seals

CO/CH/5/1/37/4 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to Anthony Smith 12 Mar 1765 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/37/1) made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Anthony Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shepherd of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anthony Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Samuel Kite, to have and to hold and for and during the natural lives of Anthony Smith, Anne Smith his wife and Anthony Smith the Younger his son for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/37/5 piece Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to John Kite 19 Nov 1765 Indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Kite of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Kite their cottage and tenement and ground in Tilshead bounded on the east with the farm called the Choristers Farm, on the south by the Street, on the west by a tenement of John Payne, on the north by Farmer Wadham's orchard containing about 16 lugg of ground with the appurtenances which premises are now in the possession of John Kite. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of John Kite, Lawrence Kite his brother and John Kite the Younger his son and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 2s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered by Robert Sherard, being first stamped, in the presence of John Reeks and Thomas Frome. There are pencil annotations on the document. seal

CO/CH/5/1/37/6 piece Counterpart of Lease from Robert Sherard and the Dean and Chapter to John Kite 19 Nov 1765 Counterpart of indenture made between Robert Sherard Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Kite of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Kite their cottage and tenement and ground in Tilshead bounded on the east with the farm called the Choristers Farm, on the south by the Street, on the west by a tenement of John Payne, on the north by Farmer Wadham's orchard containing about 16 lugg of ground with the appurtenances which premises are now in the possession of John Kite. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of John Kite, Lawrence Kite his brother and John Kite the Younger his son and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 2s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Thomas Frome. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/37/7 piece Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Anthony Smith 1 May 1790- Indenture made between Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary [and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers] and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Anthony Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shepherd eldest son and heir of Anthony Smith deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anthony Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead sometime since in the possession of Samuel Kite and now in the possession of the said Anthony Smith. To have and to hold for and during the lives of Anthony Smith aged 50, William Smith aged 17 son of Anthony Smith and George Kite aged 16 son of John Kite and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of B Cotton and R Price. There are pencil annotations on the document. There is a memo on the back stating that William Cooper delivered seisin and possession to Anthony Smith. seals CO/CH/5/1/37/8 piece Counterpart of Lease from Charles Moss and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Anthony Smith 1 May 1790 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/37/7) made between Charles Moss Clerk, Canon Residentiary [and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers] and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Anthony Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shepherd eldest son and heir of Anthony Smith deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Anthony Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead sometime since in the possession of Samuel Kite and now in the possession of the said Anthony Smith. To have and to hold for and during the lives of Anthony Smith aged 50, William Smith aged 17 son of Anthony Smith and George Kite aged 16 son of John Kite and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Joshua Elderton. 'Renewable 1st May 1834.' A note from Anthony Smith was enclosed within the document (catalogued under CO/CH/5/1/37/9). seal CO/CH/5/1/37/9 piece Anthony Smith's Instruction for his Fabric Lease nd [c1790] Note 'to Mr Elderton at Sarum' marked 'Smith's Instructi[on] for his Fabrick Lease.' Anthony Smith writes that as his father and mother are dead and he is the only one remaining could his son William Smith and George Kite be put on the lease. This was enclosed within the counterpart lease (CO/CH/5/1/37/8).

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CO/CH/5/1/37/10 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr John Kite 27 Feb 1808 Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and John Kite of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said John Kite their cottage or tenement and ground in Tilshead, bounded on the east with the farm called the Choristers Farm, on the south by the Street, on the west by a tenement late of John Payne and on the north by Farmer Wadham's orchard containing about 16 lugg of ground with the appurtenances which premises are now in the possession of John Kite. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of John Kite now 60, George Kite son of John Kite now 34, and Joseph Kite son of Charles Kite of Tilshead aged 9 and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 2s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Richard Tucker. seal CO/CH/5/1/37/11 piece Counterpart of Lease from William Coxe and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Smith 27 Feb 1808 Counterpart of indenture made between William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman eldest son and heir of Anthony Smith late shepherd deceased of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Anthony Smith and now in the possession of William Smith. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith 35 years, George Kite 4 years and Thomas Smith brother in law of William Smith aged 18 years for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of William Hayward. There are pencil annotations on the document. seal CO/CH/5/1/37/12 piece Surrender of Lease of a Cottage and Garden at Tilshead from Mr William Smith to Frederick Pleydell 20 Nov 1830- Bouverie and the Dean and Chapter Surrender from William Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead yeoman to the Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter, of an indenture of lease dated 27 Feb 1808 (CO/CH/5/1/37/11) of a cottage or tenement with the appurtenances for the lives of William Smith, George Kite and Thomas Smith. George Kite being lately deceased, William Smith wished to add another life, which Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie] the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter agreed to. William Smith in consideration of the sum of 5s paid by Frederick Pleydell-Bouverie and the Dean and Chapter surrendered and yielded up unto the said Master and Dean and Chapter the said cottage or tenement with the appurtenances and all other premises demised in the said lease, so that the said indenture might be cancelled and that the Master and Dean and Chapter might be

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enabled to grant a new lease for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 57, Thomas Smith aged 40 and John Maslen aged 14 (son of James Maslen of Tilshead miller). Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of James Hayward and William Hayward. This was enclosed within the counterpart lease dated 22 Nov 1830 (CO/CH/5/1/37/15). seal

CO/CH/5/1/37/13 piece Lease from Frederick Pleydell-Bouverie and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Smith 22 Nov 1830 Indenture made between Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie] Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Anthony Smith and now in the possession of William Smith. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 57, Thomas Smith brother of William Smith aged 40 and John Maslen aged 14 (son of James Maslen of Tilshead miller) and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. There is a memo on the back stating that on 15 Dec 1830 possession and seisin was had and taken by William Lawes one of the attorneys named by the Master and Dean and Chapter, and this was delivered unto William Smith, signed by William Lawes and Christopher Pain. Signed, sealed and delivered by Frederick Pleydell-Bouverie, being first stamped, in the presence of William Hayward of the Close. A paper label was attached to the document, marked 'Choristers Cottage + premises at Tilshead Wilts leased to Mr William Smith.' This has been rehoused and left with the document but not catalogued. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/37/14 piece Assignment of a Cottage and Premises at Tilshead from Mr William Smith to Mr Robert Coleman 18 Nov 1845 Indenture made between William Smith of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shopkeeper of the one part and Robert Coleman of Tilshead gentleman of the other part. An indenture of lease dated 22 Dec [?Nov] 1830 was made between Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie] Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Smith of the other part of a cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead. Robert Coleman has contracted with William Smith for the purchase of the said hereditaments and premises. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of £45 to William Smith he does bargain, sell, assign and release unto the said Robert Coleman a tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead together with the indenture of lease. To have and to hold for the term of 99 years subject to the conditions of the said lease. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Smith and Robert Coleman in the presence of H Kent Norris Solicitor in Devises [Devizes]. This item was enclosed within the referred to lease (CO/CH/5/1/37/13). seals

CO/CH/5/1/37/15 piece Counterpart of Lease from Frederick Pleydell-Bouverie and the Dean and Chapter to Mr William Smith 22 Nov 1830 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/37/13) made between Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell- Bouverie] Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and William Smith of Tilshed or Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire yeoman of the other part. The said Master Warden and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said William Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead late in the possession of Anthony Smith and now in the possession of William Smith. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 57, Thomas Smith brother of William Smith aged 40 and John Maslen aged 14 (son of James Maslen of Tilshead miller) and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of James Hayward and William Hayward. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/37/16 piece Surrender of Lease from Mr William Smith and Another to the Dean and Chapter 6 May 1847 Indenture made between William Smith of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire shopkeeper of the first part, Robert Coleman of the same place veterinary surgeon of the second part and William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the third part. By indenture of lease dated 22 Nov 1830 made between Frederick Pleydell Bouverie [Pleydell-Bouverie] Clerk then Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of the one part and William Smith of the other part the said Master and Dean and Chapter granted unto William Smith their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 57, Thomas Smith aged 40 and John Maslen aged 14. In consideration of a renewed lease granted to Robert Coleman (further details given) and 5s paid to William Smith and Robert Coleman by the Master and Dean and Chapter, William Smith at the request of Robert Coleman has granted, surrendered and yielded up and Robert Coleman has bargained, sold, assigned and released unto the Master and Dean and Chapter the said cottage or tenement and premises together with the indenture of lease to have and to hold unto the Master and Dean and Chapter for and during the natural lives of William Smith and John Maslen to the intent that the remaining estate and interest of and in the said premises may be merged and determined in the immediate reversion of the same premises and the Master and Dean and Chapter may be enabled to make and execute a renewed lease unto Robert Coleman. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Smith and Robert Coleman in the presence of H Kent Norris Solicitor in Dev[izes]. seals CO/CH/5/1/37/17 piece Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Robert Coleman 7 May 1847 Indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Robert Coleman of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire veterinary surgeon of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Robert Coleman their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead formerly in the possession of Anthony Smith late of William Smith. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 74, John Maslen aged 31 (son of James Maslen of Tilshead miller) and Elizabeth Coleman daughter of Robert Coleman aged 9 and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. There is a memo on the back that on 21 May 1847 possession and seisin was taken by George Smith one of the attorneys named by the Master and Dean and Chapter, and possession and seisin was by George Smith delivered unto and taken by Robert Coleman, signed by Matthew Jones and John Coleman. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Fisher in the presence of G[eorge] Smith Clerk to Mr Alford Solicitor in Salisbury. A paper note was found in

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the box, marked 'Choristers Cottage + premises at Tilshead Wilts, in Lease to Robert Coleman.' This has been rehoused in melinex and left in the box (it has not been catalogued). seals

CO/CH/5/1/37/18 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Robert Coleman 7 May 1847 Counterpart of indenture (CO/CH/5/1/37/17) made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Robert Coleman of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire veterinary surgeon of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Robert Coleman their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead formerly in the possession of Anthony Smith late of William Smith. To have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 74, John Maslen aged 31 (son of James Maslen of Tilshead miller) and Elizabeth Coleman daughter of Robert Coleman aged 9 and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered by Robert Coleman in the presence of G[eorge] Smith Clerk to Mr Alford Solicitor in Salisbury. seal CO/CH/5/1/37/19 piece Surrender of Lease from Mr Robert Coleman to William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter 19 Dec 1848 Surrender of lease dated 07 May 1847 from Robert Coleman unto William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter. Indenture made between Robert Coleman of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire veterinary surgeon of the one part and William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of the other part. By indenture of lease dated 7 May 1847 made between the said William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter and Robert Coleman the Master and Dean and Chapter let unto Robert Coleman their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 74, John Maslen aged 31 and Elizabeth Coleman daughter of Robert Coleman aged 9. Since John Maslen had died, Robert Coleman requested a renewed lease of the hereditaments and premises demised by the indenture of lease dated 07 May 1847 for the natural lives of the said William Smith aged 75, Elizabeth Coleman 10 years and Jane Coleman another daughter of Robert Coleman aged 7 years and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of 5s paid to Robert Coleman by the Master and Dean and Chapter he has granted, surrendered and yielded up the said cottage or tenement and premises with the appurtenances together with the indenture of lease to have and to hold unto the Master and Dean and Chapter for and during the natural lives of William Smith and Elizabeth Coleman, to the intent that the remaining estate and interest of and in the said cottage or tenement may be merged and determined in the immediate reversion of the same premises and the Master and Dean and Chapter may be enabled to

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make such renewed lease of the same premises unto Robert Coleman. Signed, sealed and delivered by Robert Coleman in the presence of [William] Beer Clerk to Mr Alford Solicitor in Salisbury. seal

CO/CH/5/1/37/20 piece Counterpart Lease from William Fisher and the Dean and Chapter to Mr Robert Coleman 20 Dec 1848 Counterpart of indenture made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of the one part and Robert Coleman of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire veterinary surgeon of the other part. The said Master and Dean and Chapter grant unto the said Robert Coleman their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshed or Tilshead formerly in the possession of Anthony Smith late of William Smith deceased and now in the possession of Robert Coleman to have and to hold for and during the natural lives of William Smith aged 75, Elizabeth Coleman (daughter of Robert Coleman) aged 10 and Jane Coleman another daughter of Robert Coleman aged 7 and for and during the natural life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was 3s on the Feast of St Michael. Signed, sealed and delivered by Robert Coleman in the presence of William Beer of Salisbury. seal CO/CH/5/1/38 item Assent of Chapter to an Exchange with the Corporation 31 Jan 1785 Draft assent of the Dean and Chapter after an application from the Common Council of the City of New Sarum to an exchange of houses belonging to the Choristers for other houses within the city under the Corporation of a comparable value, for the accommodation of the Council and the improvement of the city. Signed by Joseph Elderton. CO/CH/5/1/39 item Agreement as to Certain Windows Opened in the Parochial Schools of the Parish of St Thomas 30 Mar 1885 Memorandum of agreement between William David Morrice of the Hall in New Sarum Clerk, Benjamin Chaston Gowing of New Sarum surgeon and Joseph Francis Snook of New Sarum butcher (the present minister and churchwardens of the parish of St Thomas in New Sarum) of the one part and George David Boyle Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers of the other part. The minister and churchwardens declare that the window lights of the premises used as parochial schools for the parish of St Thomas were opened with the permission of the Master of the Choristers and as acknowledgement will pay the yearly sum of 2s and upon receiving 3 months' notice from the Master will close up the windows. Witnessed by Ruth M Morrice, H Luther and W D Morrice.

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CO/CH/5/1/40 item Documents Relating to Premises in Preshute 1883-1926 Leases, counterparts, and other items relating to premises in Preshute (parsonage house and grounds with part of the farmyard adjoining). CO/CH/5/1/40/1 piece Lease of the Parsonage House and Grounds with Part of the Farm Yard Adjoining in the Parish of 9 Jul 1883 Preshute from George David Boyle and the Dean and Chapter to W E Mullins Esquire Indenture made between George David Boyle Clerk, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part (the lessors), and William Edward Mullins of Preshute gentleman of the other part (the lessee). The lessors grant unto the lessee a messuage or dwelling house commonly known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the yard, garden and outbuildings thereof and also the buildings, yards, courts and offices on the south or south west of the messuage on the site of land formerly occupied with the Parsonage House used as a boarding house in connection with Marlborough College and also those pieces or parcels of land adjoining on the south and west and the buildings thereon the whole premises intended to be hereby demised containing 2 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches (described in the schedule and delineated in the plan). To hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £200 in 4 equal quarterly payments. There is a schedule and coloured plan. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of D J K Macdonald Deputy Chapter Clerk and J Bush Clerk to Messrs K Macdonald & Malden Deputy Chapter Clerks. seals

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CO/CH/5/1/40/2 piece Counterpart Lease of the Parsonage House and Grounds with Part of the Farm Yard Adjoining in the 9 Jul 1883 Parish of Preshute from George David Boyle and the Dean and Chapter to W E Mullins Esquire Counterpart of indenture made between George David Boyle Clerk, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part (the lessors), and William Edward Mullins of Preshute gentleman of the other part (the lessee). The lessors grant unto the lessee a messuage or dwelling house commonly known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the yard, garden and outbuildings thereof and also the buildings, yards, courts and offices on the south or south west of the messuage on the site of land formerly occupied with the Parsonage House used as a boarding house in connection with Marlborough College and also those pieces or parcels of land adjoining on the south and west and the buildings thereon the whole premises intended to be hereby demised containing 2 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches (described in the schedule and delineated in the plan). To hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £200 in 4 equal quarterly payments. There is a schedule and coloured plan. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of [William Frederick] Woodward Solicitor in Marlborough. seal

CO/CH/5/1/40/3 piece Licence to Assign to the Governors of Marlborough College 5 Apr 1898 Licence from Edward Russell Bernard Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter for William Edward Mullins to assign to the Governors of Marlborough College the Parsonage House of Preshute demised in a lease dated 09 Jul 1883 (CO/CH/5/1/40/1 and CO/CH/5/1/40/2) for the residue of the term of 21 years. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Bertram Pollock Master of Wellington College and J Bush Clerk to Messrs K Macdonald & Malden Chapter Clerks. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/40/4 piece Assignment of the Lease of Preshute House Marlborough 18 May 1898 Indenture made between William Edward Mullins late of Preshute House Marlboorough in the county of Wiltshire esquire of the one part and the Governors of Marlborough College in the said county of the other part. This indenture witnesses that in consideration of the sum of £400 paid to William Edward Mullins by the Governors he assigns unto them the messuage and premises demised by the indenture of lease dated 09 Jul 1883 (CO/CH/5/1/40/1 and CO/CH/5/1/40/2) to hold for the residue of the term of 21 years, and the said Governors will pay to William Edward Mullins the sum of £1000 and the rent reserved by the indenture of lease. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Elizabeth Mullins spinster, and C M Bull and Samuel J Fisher members of the Council of Marlborough College. seals

CO/CH/5/1/40/5 piece Surrender of Lease of Parsonage House and Grounds with Part of the Farm Yard Adjoining in the Parish 14-Nov-00 of Preshute Wiltshire Indenture made between the Governor of Marlborough College in the county of Wiltshire (the surrenderors) and Eldon Surtees Bankes Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute (surrenderees). This indenture witnesses that the surrenderors surrender unto the surrenderees the hereditaments demised by the indenture of lease dated 09 Jul 1883 (CO/CH/5/1/40/1 and CO/CH/5/1/40/2). Sealed in the presence of R Duckworth and Samuel J Fisher members of the Council of Marlborough College. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/40/6 piece Counterpart Lease of the Parsonage House and Grounds with Part of the Farm Yard Adjoining in the 15-Nov-00 Parish of Preshute Wiltshire from Eldon Surtees Bankes and the Dean and Chapter to the Governors of Marlborough College Counterpart of indenture made between Eldon Surtees Bankes Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire (the lessors) of the one part and the Governors of Marlborough College in the said county (the lessees) of the other part. The lessors demise unto the lessees the messuage or dwelling house known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the yard, garden and outbuildings thereof and also the buildings, yards, courts and offices on the south or south west of the messuage on the site of land formerly occupied with the Parsonage House used as a boarding house in connection with Marlborough College and also those pieces or parcels of land adjoining on the south and west and the buildings thereon the whole premises intended to be hereby demised containing 2 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches (described in the schedule and delineated in the plan). To hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £200 in 4 equal quarterly payments. There is a schedule and coloured plan. Sealed in the presence of R Duckworth and Samuel J Fisher members of the Council of Marlborough College. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/40/7 piece Grant of Right or Easement to Lay Drain from Preshute House Through or Under Land Belonging to the 14-Apr-04 Grantor Indenture made between James Blake Maurice of Lloran House Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire esquire (the grantor) of the one part and Eldon Surtees Bankes Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter (the grantees) of the other part. The grantees are about to connect the drain from Preshute House near Marlborough with the main sewer belonging to the Borough of Marlborough and it has been agreed between the parties that some part of the said drain from Preshute House shall pass through or under land belonging to the grantor between the points marked on the annexed plan and the grantor has agreed in consideration of the payment to him of £5 to grant the perpetual right or easement hereinafter contained. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of H Robinson Architect's Assistant. A plan is attached. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/40/8 piece Counterpart Lease of the Parsonage House and Grounds with Part of the Farm Yard Adjoining in the 16-Dec-21 Parish of Preshute Wiltshire from Charles Myers and the Dean and Chapter to the Governors of Marlborough College Indenture made between Charles Myers Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire (the lessors) of the one part and the Governors of Marlborough College in the county of Wiltshire (the lessees) of the other part. The lessors demise unto the lessees the messuage or dwelling house commonly known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute together with the yard, garden and outbuildings thereof and also the buildings, yards, courts and offices on the south or south west of the messuage on the site of land formerly occupied with the Parsonage House used as a boarding house in connection with Marlborough College and also those pieces or parcels of land adjoining on the south and west and the buildings thereon the whole premises intended to be hereby demised containing 2 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches (described in the schedule and delineated in the plan). To hold for 21 years. The annual rent was £230 in 4 equal quarterly payments. There is a schedule and coloured plan. Sealed in the presence of [?] and Herbert Leaf members of the council of Marlborough College, and J A Davenport secretary to the Governors of Marlborough College. seal

CO/CH/5/1/40/9 piece Contract for the Sale of Parsonage House and Lands in the Parish of Preshute Wilts 22-Feb-24 Agreement for the sale of the messuage or dwelling house commonly known by the name of the Parsonage House of Preshute made between Charles Myers Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire of the one part and the Governors of Marlborough College in the said county of the other part. The purchase money was £5581 10s. There is a schedule and plan. Sealed in the presence of E [C] K Ollivant and Herbert Leaf members of the Council of Marlborough College, and [J] A Davenport secretary to the governors. seal

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CO/CH/5/1/41 item Sale to Mr C J K Maurice: Choristers Estates - Preshute Glebe Lands 1925-1926 Contracts and conveyance for the sale of lands in Preshute to Charles James Kindersley Maurice. There was an envelope with the items marked 'Choristers Estates Preshute Glebe Lands' on the front and 'Sale to Mr. C. J. K. Maurice' on the back. This has been kept with the items. There was also a board marked 'Choristers & Dean & Chapter to C.J.K. Maurice Preshute Land' (this has also been kept).

CO/CH/5/1/41/1 piece Draft Contract for the Sale of Lands, Hereditaments and Premises in the Parish of Preshute Wiltshire 30-Nov-25 Draft agreement made between Charles Myers Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire (the vendors) of the one part and Charles James Kindersley Maurice of Manton Grange in the parish of Preshute esquire (the purchaser) of the other part. The vendors sell to the purchaser lands, hereditaments and premises in Preshute in the county of Wiltshire now in the occupation of the purchaser containing 44 acres, 3 roods and 14 perches described in the schedule and delineated in the plan. The purchase money was £1615 11s 3d and £161 as deposit. Witnessed by John J Hammond Solicitor and Chapter Clerk, H A Ferrett Clerk to Mr John J Hammond and W H Heale Clerk to Messrs Gwillim Porter & Co Solicitor in Marlborough. There is a schedule and coloured plan. The agreement is heavily annotated.

CO/CH/5/1/41/2 piece Contract for the Sale of Lands, Hereditaments and Premises in the Parish of Preshute Wiltshire 30-Nov-25 Agreement made between Charles Myers Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire (the vendors) of the one part and Charles James Kindersley Maurice of Manton Grange in the parish of Preshute esquire (the purchaser) of the other part. The vendors sell to the purchaser lands, hereditaments and premises in Preshute in the county of Wiltshire now in the occupation of the purchaser containing 44 acres, 3 roods and 14 perches described in the schedule and delineated in the plan. The purchase money was £1615 11s 3d and £161 as deposit. Witnessed by W H Heale Clerk to Messrs Gwillim Porter & Co Solicitor in Marlborough. There is a schedule and coloured plan.

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CO/CH/5/1/41/3 piece Draft Conveyance of Lands in the Parish of Preshute Wiltshire 24-Apr-26 Draft conveyance made between Charles Myers Clerk, Canon Residentiary and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter owners and proprietors of the Rectory or Parsonage of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire (the vendors) of the one part and Charles James Kindersley Maurice of Manton Grange in the parish of Preshute esquire (the purchaser) of the other part. This deed witnesses that in consideration of the sum of £1615 11s 3d paid by the purchaser to the vendors the vendors as trustees for the Choristers convey unto the purchaser all those lands, hereditaments and premises situated in the parish of Preshute comprising 44 acres, 3 roods and 14 perches described in the schedule and shown on the annexed plan, together with one moiety of the soil of the bed of the River Kennet. To hold in fee simple subject to conditions. Witnessed by John J Hammond Solicitor and Chapter Clerk and H A Ferrett Clerk to Mr John J Hammond. There is a schedule and coloured plan.

CO/CH/5/2 sub-sub-sub- Schedules and Plans series CO/CH/5/2/1 item Preshute Glebe Lands: Schedule of Lands and Tracing 1893 Schedule and plan of lands in the occupation of Messrs Maurice giving number on accompanying plan, description, state and quantity. 'K Macdonald & Malden Salisbury' is written on the back. The plan was originally attached with a pin marked 'patent.' CO/CH/5/2/2 item Plan of the Glebe Lands Belonging to the Rectory of Preshute nd [c1893] Plan of the glebe lands belonging to the rectory of Preshute, with description, state, quantity, and quantity claimed as freehold. CO/CH/5/3 sub-sub-sub- Property Disputes 26 Mar 1819 series

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CO/CH/5/3/1 item Draft Bill re Preshute Tithes 26 Mar 1819 Draft bill re Preshute Tithes to Nicholas Vansittart Chancellor and Under Treasurer of His Majesty's Court of Exchequer at Westminster, Sir Richard Richards Knight Lord Chief Baron of the same Court and the rest of the Barons there, from William Coxe Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers, and as such Rector of the Rectory or Parsonage of the Parish of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire. John Shrimpton of Preshute farmer had for 6 years occupied a certain farm called St Margaret's Farm within the Rectory but was refusing to comply in respect of tithes to which the Master had been entitled since 1813. The Master requests that John Shrimpton be decreed by the Court to pay the single value of the tithes. Signed by [?] Tinney. Tinney's 'Copy Opinion' is on the back. 'Sam[uel] Emly Essex Court Temple for Boucher [Salisbury].' is also written on the back.

CO/CH/5/4 sub-sub-sub- Tilshead Farm (Kites' Leasehold) 1808-1898 series Material relating to John Kite's lease of a cottage or tenement and ground in Tilshead containing about 16 lugg of ground with the appurtenances (bounded on the east with the farm called the Choristers Farm, on the south by the Street, on the west by a tenement late of John Payne and on the north by Farmer Wadham's orchard), subsequently let to Benjamin Lawes and then to Richard Lewis Hussey (cousin of Benjamin Lawes). See CO/CH/5/1/37. Notes on the history of the lease may be found under T:\Library & Archive\Notes on Collections (Box 281 - Choir Tilshead Bundle Notes on Leases). Two slips of paper were found with the bundle, one marked 'Tilshead Kite's Leasehold' and the other 'Choristers. Tilshead.' These have been rehoused and kept with this sub-sub-sub-series but not catalogued.

CO/CH/5/4/1 item Tilshead - Kites' Leasehold. As to Repairs 1872 Three letters to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey (lessee), and an estimate from C[hristopher] Blake, for repairs of [John] Kite's leasehold cottage on Tilshead Farm.

CO/CH/5/4/2 item Letters Concerning Joseph Kite 1864-1870 Letters [to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick] from John Grove employer of Joseph Kite confirming that Joseph Kite [one of the lives on John Kite's lease] is still alive.

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CO/CH/5/4/3 item Letter to Mr Merrick from Richard Lewis Hussey re William Kite 10 Jul 1863 Letter to Mr Merrick [a Henry Merrick was clerk to Macdonald & Brodrick at this time] from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey stating that William Kite grandson of the late John Kite [son of George Kite one of the lives on John Kite's lease and his wife Sarah] the lessee is his shepherd. William Kite informed him that there was only one life left in the cottage, namely Joseph Kite who lives at Longford near Slough in the employ of Groves [John Grove].

CO/CH/5/4/4 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Richard Lewis Hussey re Cheque for Choristers' Rent 18 May 1865 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey at Tilshead re his cheque for rent. 'Choristers' is written at the top. CO/CH/5/4/5 item William Kite and Macdonald & Brodrick Correspondence Jul 1853 Two letters on one sheet. The first (dated 07 Jul 1863) is to William Kite from Macdonald & Brodrick requesting payment for 7 years' reserved rent due from the representatives of the late John Kite to the Master of the Choristers. The second (dated 15 Jul 1863) is to [Macdonald & Brodrick] from William Kite at Tilshead stating that he does not owe the sum that was requested.

CO/CH/5/4/6 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Richard Lewis Hussey re Estimate and the Cottage 2 May 1864 Letter to [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey at Tilshead re Christopher Blake's estimate (CO/CH/5/4/7; this was previously pinned to the letter) and stating that he named Macdonald's proposition to William Kite re the cottage by the farm house and there was no objection from Kite of giving it up. CO/CH/5/4/7 item An Estimate to Building a New Privy at Mr Hussey's Farm Tilshead 2 Apr 1864 Christopher Blake's estimate for building a new privy at Mr Hussey's farm in Tilshead. Previously attached to related letter (CO/CH/5/4/6).

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CO/CH/5/4/8 item Draft Surrender of Lease (by Endorsement) from Mr William Kite to the Master of the Choristers and 1864 the Dean and Chapter The precise date is unspecified. William Kite of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire labourer entitled to the premises demised by the within written indenture for the life of Joseph Kite (the only now remaining life upon the premises) by the deaths intestate of John Kite, George Kite his son and Sarah Kite the widow of George Kite, William Kite being the only surviving son of George and Sarah Kite, surrenders unto Francis Lear Clerk and Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter all and singular the cottage or tenement, garden and premises with the appurtenances. To the intent that the [interest] of William Kite during the life of Joseph Kite may be merged and extinguished in the reversion of interest and inheritance or succession of the premises. Francis Lear and the Dean and Chapter release William Kite, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns from the conditions of the indenture. 'Macdonald & Brodrick Sarum' is written on the back. CO/CH/5/4/9 item Plan and Front Elevation of Farm Buildings nd [c1862] A coloured plan and a front elevation, apparently of the same building (stable and cart house). The handwriting is similar to that on Christopher Blake's estimates - the plan was possibly drawn or at least annotated by him. The measurements are also the same as in Christopher Blake's estimate for building a new stable and cart house (in CO/CH/5/4/10) - it is possible that the two items are related. See also CO/CH/5/4/14 (side elevation).

CO/CH/5/4/10 item Mr Blake's Estimate of Repairs Etc on Farm Buildings at Tilshead 10 Jun 1862 Estimate of the repairs of Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey's farm at Tilshead, specifically building a new stable and cart house. See drawing of stable and cart house (CO/CH/5/4/9) - the two items may be related. Signed by Christopher Blake and witnessed by H B Bradley.

CO/CH/5/4/11 item Copy Estimate of Repairs Etc Required on Farm Buildings at Mr Hussey's [Jun] 1862 Another version of CO/CH/5/4/10. This copy is not stamped. 'Macdonald & Brodrick Close Salisbury' is written on the back. CO/CH/5/4/12 item Tilshead Farm: Mr Fisher's Certificate of Work Having Been Done by Mr Blake 26 May 1863 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher requesting payment to Mr [Christopher] Blake on his contract for work done at Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey's Farm at Tilshead.

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CO/CH/5/4/13 item Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher re Mr Blake's Work 5 Dec 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher re his inspection of Mr Blake's work at Mr Hussey's Tilshead Farm. CO/CH/5/4/14 item Side Elevation of Farm Building nd [c1862] Side elevation of farm building. The measurements are the same as in CO/CH/5/4/9, which would make this either the stable or cart house. Possibly by Christopher Blake. CO/CH/5/4/15 item Plan of Premises nd [1860s] Plan of unnamed premises, including details of stable and cart house - it is possibly Tilshead Farm, although it differs from the plan under CO/CH/5/4/16. CO/CH/5/4/16 item The Ground Plan of the Buildings at Tilshead nd [c1862] Plan of the buildings at Tilshead (a note at the bottom states, 'This is the ground plan of the old Buildings'), by C[hristopher] Blake of Tilshead at My Hussey's request. On the left of the plan is a note by Blake. This plan differs from that under CO/CH/5/4/15. CO/CH/5/4/17 item Tilshead Farm: Blake's Receipt for £50 11 Nov 1862 Receipt for payment of £50 from Fitzherbert Macdonald for repairs at Mr [Benjamin] Lawes' Farm at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/18 item Letter to Mr Macdonald from C Blake re Estimate 2 Jun 1862 Letter to Mr [Fitzherbert] Macdonald(s) from C[hristopher] Blake re his estimate of the repairs at Mr Hussey's farm in Tilshead and 'a rough plan of the same' (possibly CO/CH/5/4/16). CO/CH/5/4/19 item Tilshead: Terms and Conditions of Proposed New Lease nd [?1862] Terms and conditions of new lease of the farm at Tilshead, with details of rental, repairs, tenancy, outgoing and incoming customs, rotation of cropping and sheep. CO/CH/5/4/20 item Letter from R L Hussey Enclosing Cheque and Bills for Deduction 8 Feb 1886 Letter (possibly to Macdonald & Brodrick) from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey in which he writes that he is unable to remit the whole amount of rent but will do so as soon as possible, and as wheat is selling at 15s per sack he is reluctant to sell. CO/CH/5/4/21 item Postcard to J Macdonald from R L Hussey 14 Apr 1890 Postcard to K Macdonald from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey in Devizes. He writes that he will be in Salisbury tomorrow and will call in to see him.

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CO/CH/5/4/22 item Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Maldew from J Nash re Thatching the House and Barn 9 Sep 1895 Letter to Macdonald & Maldew from J[ohn] Nash in which he writes that Canon Bernard has agreed an allowance for thatching the house and barn [at Tilshead farm] (see CO/CH/5/4/23), and that he is sorry he has been unable to send the rent.

CO/CH/5/4/23 item Letter to Mr Nash from R Bindley re Work 19 Jun 1895 Letter to Mr [John] Nash from R Bindley asking for a specification of work [at Tilshead farm] to ascertain whether the outlay matches the sum from Canon Bernard, and re thatching (see CO/CH/5/4/22). CO/CH/5/4/24 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Being Overcharged on Rent 12 May 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he feels he has been overcharged the past 3 years on rent for the farm, as the corn is at a low price and labour is high. A note on the back (in a different hand) states, 'See minute of Chapter of 18 July 1890.' CO/CH/5/4/25 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 24 Feb 1891 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he cannot send a cheque [for rent] but will do so if he can sell corn at Devizes Market. CO/CH/5/4/26 item Copy Messrs Norris & Hancock Letter to Mr J Nash 23 Apr 1891 Letter to Mr John Nash blacksmith from Norris & Hancock re signing a tenancy agreement for lands in Tilshead and payment for the tillages. Possibly related to CO/CH/5/4/30. CO/CH/5/4/27 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 11 Mar 1891 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey enclosing a cheque for rent of the farm at Tilshead and requesting receipts. CO/CH/5/4/28 item Letter from J Nash re Taking Tilshead Farm 1 Jul 1891 Letter from J[ohn] Nash at Black Horse Inn stating that he has heard that Mr Hussey is to give up Tilshead Farm, and would like to take it. He writes that he will be in Salisbury and would like an interview. There is a note in a different hand stating that Mr Hussey has not given notice and there is no use in Mr Nash calling. CO/CH/5/4/29 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Remaining Tenant 21 Mar 1889 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re remaining tenant with permission to sublet some portion of the farm (no 32). The letter is annotated in different hands.

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CO/CH/5/4/30 item Memo to Mr Macdonald from J Nash 24 Apr 1891 Memo to Mr [K] Macdonald from J[ohn] Nash at Black Horse Inn enclosing a letter from Mr Hussey's solicitors (possibly CO/CH/5/4/26) , and stating that he has not taken the land and will not as he has not been able to come to satisfactory terms with Mr Hussey. This was previously enclosed in CO/CH/5/4/29. CO/CH/5/4/31 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 6 May 1886 Letter to [K] Macdonald from R L Hussey regretting that he could not send the rent for Tilshead Farm but will do so as soon as possible. CO/CH/5/4/32 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 2 Jul 1886 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey regretting that he cannot send the rent for Tilshead Farm but will do so as soon as possible, the rent being so high for the quantity of land, the price of corn being so low, and the rate of labour so high. CO/CH/5/4/33 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 27 Sep 1886 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey regretting that he cannot send the rent for Tilshead Farm as he cannot procure the thrashing machine until next week in order to have corn for market, and stating that the price of corn is so low that farmers cannot meet their demands.

CO/CH/5/4/34 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Statements and Cheque 29 Oct 1886 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey enclosing the statements of accounts due and a cheque to settle rent to Michaelmas 1885 (which he could not forward previously due to the low price of corn) and will call in about the rent and farm. CO/CH/5/4/35 was previously enclosed.

CO/CH/5/4/35 item Mr Hussey's Memorandum of Rent Due to Michaelmas 1885 29 Oct 1886 Statement of rent due to Michaelmas 1885, from R L Hussey. This was previously enclosed in CO/CH/5/4/34. CO/CH/5/4/36 item Letter to K Macdonald from M E Hussey re Mr R L Hussey 19 Jun 1889 Letter to K Macdonald from M E Hussey stating that [R L] Hussey is away but will visit him in Salisbury. CO/CH/5/4/37 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey Postponing a Visit 15 Feb 1887 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey postponing his visit to Salisbury as his horse had an accident.

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CO/CH/5/4/38 item Letter to K Macdonald from S Hussey Postponing her Husband's Visit 21 Feb 1889 Letter to K Macdonald from S Hussey (wife of R L Hussey) postponing his visit as he had urgent business to attend to. CO/CH/5/4/39 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey Making Appointment for an Inspection 3 Mar 1887 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he cannot meet him at Tilshead until Saturday next for an inspection. CO/CH/5/4/40 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Visit 5 Mar 1887 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he will see him in Salisbury next Tuesday without fail, and is sorry that Macdonald cannot come to Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/41 item Tilshead Memo as to Rent 8 Mar 1887 Statement of rent for Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/42 item Bill for M R L Hussey's Rent Due Michaelmas 1886 [c1886] Bill for 1 year's rent due at Michaelmas 1886. The item is annotated in pencil. CO/CH/5/4/43 item Extract from Chapter Minutes of 23 March 1887 23 Mar 1887 Extract from Chapter Minutes of 23 Mar 1887 which states that R L Hussey was permitted to sublet a portion of the field marked number 32 belonging to the Choristers' Tilshead farm. CO/CH/5/4/44 item Telegram to K Macdonald from R L Hussey Postponing Meeting 29 Mar 1887 Telegram to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he is too ill to meet him at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/45 item Note re Subletting Part of Tilshead 23 Mar 1887 Note from K M[acdonald] stating that the Master of the Choristers agrees to sub-letting part of [field] number 32. CO/CH/5/4/46 item Letters to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Visits to Salisbury 1888-1889 Letters from R L Hussey to K Macdonald re coming to Salisbury to discuss rent. CO/CH/5/4/47 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Reduction of Rent 14 Mar 1888 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey asking for a reduction of rent to £50 per year for Tilshead farm, and enclosing the Dean and Chapter account for the farm (now catalogued under CO/CH/5/4/48).

CO/CH/5/4/48 item Tilshead Farm Account 14 Mar 1888 The Dean and Chapter's account for Tilshead Farm. This was previously enclosed within CO/CH/5/4/47.

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CO/CH/5/4/49 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 4 Jun 1888 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that since he has not received a reply to his letter, he concludes that the Dean and Chapter will accept £50 per year for Tilshead Farm. CO/CH/5/4/50 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 26 Sep 1889 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that he is unable to send a cheque as he cannot obtain a thrashing machine. CO/CH/5/4/51 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 17 Oct 1889 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey enclosing a cheque for rent to Michaelmas 1888, and stating that he will send the amount for this year as soon as possible. CO/CH/5/4/52 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 18 Feb 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he has been meaning to come to Salisbury to discuss rent, but as he has not been able to sell corn he has been prevented from coming.

CO/CH/5/4/53 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 18 Mar 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he has not been able to come to Salisbury as he has had a severe cold which has prevented him from selling corn, but will call in a few weeks, and enclosing a cheque for rent. CO/CH/5/4/54 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 25 Mar 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey with reasons as to why he has not been to Salisbury or been able to pay rent. CO/CH/5/4/55 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Settling Accounts 27 Mar 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he has succeeded in selling his corn and will come to Salisbury to settle all accounts due. CO/CH/5/4/56 item Letter to K MacDonald from R L Hussey re Rent 31 Mar 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re deductions from rent, and meeting at Salisbury. This item was previously attached to CO/CH/5/4/57. CO/CH/5/4/57 item Tilshead Rent Note 31 Mar 1890 Note headed 'Tilshead Rent' with references to the 'Sol[icitors] Bills of Cost book' and 'Chapter [Lic] Book No. 13.' This was previously attached to CO/CH/5/4/56.

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CO/CH/5/4/58 item Mr Hussey's Statement of Rent Due Apr 1890 Mr Hussey's statement of rent for 1887 to 1890, with page of calculations. CO/CH/5/4/59 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 7 Apr 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re rent and enclosing cheque for rent due at Michaelmas 1889. CO/CH/5/4/60 item Statement of Rent Due for Farm to Michaelmas 1889 9 Apr 1890 Statement of rent due for Tilshead Farm to Michaelmas 1889. CO/CH/5/4/61 item Draft Letter to Messrs Waters & Rawlence from K Macdonald & Malden with Authority to Distrain 10 Apr 1890 Property Draft letter to Messrs Waters & Rawlence [bailiffs] from K Macdonald & Malden enclosing an authority to distrain Richard Lewis Hussey's property for the amount of rent due (the draft authority is on the other side). CO/CH/5/4/62 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Letter 10 Apr 1890 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re a letter which he considers 'very harsh treatment.' He states that he will write fully on the subject of his account soon. CO/CH/5/4/63 item Letter to R L Hussey re Distraint for Rent 11 Apr 1890 Copy of letter to R L Hussey, possibly from K Macdonald & Malden, stating that unless Mr Edward Waters recieves a cheque by next Tuesday he will proceed to Tilshead and distrain for the amount due, and that Hussey had been very leniently dealt with. CO/CH/5/4/64 item Choristers' Property - Tilshead Farm: Statement of Rent Due from Mr R L Hussey 10 Apr 1890 Statement of rent due from Mr R L Hussey for Tilshead Farm from 1887 to 1890 by K Macdonald & Malden. CO/CH/5/4/65 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent and Meeting 18 Mar 1887 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he cannot accept Macdonald's offer as Tilshead is the 'dearest Farm in the Parish.' He asks for a reduction of rent, and for a meeting at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/66 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Meeting 13 Feb 1888 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he requires a meeting about the Farm as he cannot sublet any part of it, and that rent is too high considering the low price of corn.

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CO/CH/5/4/67 item Messrs Rigden & Sons: Charges re Tilshead 19 Jun 1894 Statement from Messrs K Macdonald & Malden to Messrs Rigden & Son re charges for Tilshead from 1893 to 1894. CO/CH/5/4/68 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Rent 7 Jun 1888 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he hopes that Macdonald will accept £56 per year for rent and retain him as tenant. There is a note on the back in another hand stating that no such amount was agreed. CO/CH/5/4/69 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher re Building Work 10 Jun 1862 Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher in which he writes that Mr [Christopher] Blake has sent information re building work at Tilshead Farm formely [Benjamin] Lawes'.

CO/CH/5/4/70 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher re Estimate 7 Jun 1862 Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher re meeting Mr [Christopher] Blake to discuss his estimate. CO/CH/5/4/71 item Letter to Macdonald from R L Hussey re Meeting 14 Apr 1862 Letter to [K] Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he will call at his office. CO/CH/5/4/72 item Letter from J H Johnson re James Hussey 11 Apr 1862 Letter from Reverend J H Johnson (possibly to Macdonald & Brodrick) at the Vicarage in Tilshead following up his original letter re Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey's capital, stating that Hussey's uncle Mr James Hussey landowner and malster of Netheraven [Netheravon] would be answerable for rent if required. (See CO/CH/5/4/75). CO/CH/5/4/73 item Letter from George Mills re Mr Hussey 9 Apr 1862 Letter from George Mills (possibly to Macdonald & Brodrick) stating that he does not know of Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey's pecuniary means but believes that he is about to give up the Farm he rents to Mr [John] Parham and thinks that he has sufficient means for the farm belonging to the Dean and Chapter. CO/CH/5/4/74 item Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from R L Hussey re Mr George Mills 4 Apr 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from R L Hussey naming George Mills (probably as a referee), who was 'one of the largest Farmers in Tilshead.'

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CO/CH/5/4/75 item Letter from J H Johnson re Mr Hussey 2 Apr 1862 Letter from J H Johnson at the Vicarage in Tilshead (possibly to Macdonald & Brodrick) recommending Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey, to whom he has recently let the Vicarage Farm, as a respectable man with sufficient means. He also writes that 'if selected he [Hussey] cannot reside in the House belonging to the Farm.' (See CO/CH/5/4/72). CO/CH/5/4/76 item Letter to F Macdonald from R L Hussey re Plan of the Farm 20 May 1862 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey enclosing a plan of the farm buildings, which were examined by himself and [Christopher] Blake the carpenter and found to be in a bad way as stated on the plan. The plan is missing but may refer to one of the items in this sub-sub-sub-series.

CO/CH/5/4/77 item Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from R L Hussey re Repairs 13 May 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from R L Hussey stating that he would like to have repairs done before he puts his horses and cows on the Dean and Chapter's farm, as it is in such a dilapidated state.

CO/CH/5/4/78 item Letter to Mr Macdonald from William Edward Hony re Tilshead Farm 7 May 1862 Letter to Mr [F] Macdonald from W[illiam] Ed[ward] Hony Master of the Choristers re the farm and repairs for the new tenant. CO/CH/5/4/79 item Letter to Mr Macdonald from R L Hussey re Lawes' Farm 16 Apr 1862 Letter to [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that Mr [Benjamin] Lawes had agreed to give up possession of the farm to him, and guaranteeing that rent will be paid. CO/CH/5/4/80 item Letter to Archdeacon Macdonald from Dean Henry Hamilton re Farm 22 Mar 1862 Letter to Archdeacon [of Wiltshire] [William] Macdonald from Henry Hamilton the Dean. He writes that 'as Trustees we are not at liberty to indulge our feelings [towards Benjamin Lawes] at the cost of the Fund which is committed to our Charge.' He asks the Archdeacon to communicate his decision to Mr F[itzherbert] Macdonald and says that he has sent Archdeacon [of Sarum] Hony's letter and that of [Benjamin] Lawes to Canon Fisher. A note was enclosed within the letter; this has been catalogued under CO/CH/5/4/81. This item may relate to CO/CH/5/4/102.

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CO/CH/5/4/81 item Note re the Dean Mar 1862 Note which states, 'By the Dean's desire I enclo[se] [a] note from him to me - I agree with him.' It is probably to Fitzherbert Macdonald from William Macdonald, as in CO/CH/5/4/80 Dean Henry Hamilton asks William Macdonald to inform Fitzherbert Macdonald of his decision. The signature is illegible. This was previously enclosed within CO/CH/5/4/80 and probably refers to it. CO/CH/5/4/82 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Henry Hamilton re Letting Tilshead Farm 19 Mar 1862 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from Henry Hamilton in which he writes that Macdonald has 'full authority to let the Farm at Tilshead' but will send his note to the Master of the Choristers and ask that the Master writes immediately. CO/CH/5/4/83 item Tilshead: Mr Robert Coleman 18 Mar 1862 Note stating that Mr Robert Coleman 'wishes to be Tenant of Lawes' Farm at Tilshead.' CO/CH/5/4/84 item Minute of Interview with Mr Lawes and Mr Hussey 29 Mar 1862 Note stating that Mr Richard Lewis Hussey from Vicarage Farm Tilshead called with Mr Benjamin Lawes (his cousin) and said that if Mr Macondald consented to withdraw the notice to quit [to Benjamin Lawes] (see CO/CH/5/4/89, CO/CH/5/4/90 and CO/CH/5/4/101) then Hussey would pay the rent due to Lady Day 1862 or rent the farm himself. Reverend J H Johnson is cited as a referee for Hussey (see CO/CH/5/4/72 and CO/CH/5/4/75).

CO/CH/5/4/85 item Letter to F Macdonald from Dean Henry Hamilton re Meeting 29 Mar 1862 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from Dean Henry Hamilton re a meeting. He writes, '[a]s we shall have a good deal of business on Wednesday, and as Mr Gordon wishes to return to Town in the Aftern[o]n, I propose that we should meet at 11.30. I have directed the two new Tenors to attend, for the purpose of being formally admitted Lay Vicars...' It is unclear whether this items relates to Tilshead Farm, but it has been catalogued here to avoid potentially separating it from its original context.

CO/CH/5/4/86 item Letter to F Macdonald from Mr Pitcher re Mr James Gilbert Folliott 24 Mar 1862 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from A [H] Pitcher re Mr James Gilbert Folliott's application to rent [Benjamin] Lawes' farm. It states that Mr [John] Parham (Folliott's uncle) and Mr Nicholls of Shrewton had spoken to Macdonald about him.

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CO/CH/5/4/87 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Canon Fisher Recommending R Coleman 22 Mar 1862 Letter to Fitzherbert [Macdonald] from Canon [W] Fisher recommending R Coleman as tenant. He writes that '[i]f poor Lawes is really to leave his farm at Tilshead I am of opinion that the Chapter could not do better than take Mr. R Coleman as a tenant in his place.' The letter also concerns Matrons' College and Canon Fisher's residence.

CO/CH/5/4/88 item Letter to Macdonald from Mr Heatheole re Mr Folliott 23 Mar 1862 Letter to [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from [.] A Heatheole stating that his neighbour Nicholls asked him to write about Mr [James Gilbert] Folliott of Tilshead and the small farm there. He recommends Mr Folliott as 'a very good and respectable man moreover he has plenty of money.'

CO/CH/5/4/89 item Draft Notice to Quit to Mr Benjamin Lawes 12 Mar 1862 Notice to Mr Benjamin Lawes from Macdonald & Brodrick (agents for Master of the Choristers) giving notice to quit and deliver up on 29 Sep possession of the messuage or tenement, land and premises in Tilshead which he held as tenant. Signed by Fitzherbert Macdonald. This was previously attached to a memo re preparing the notice to quit (CO/CH/5/4/90). The copy notice to quit is catalogued under CO/CH/5/4/101.

CO/CH/5/4/90 item Memo re Tilshead - Lawes Benjamin Mar 1862 Memo re preparing notice to Benjamin Lawes to quit at Michaelmas with details of lease. This was previously attached to CO/CH/5/4/89. CO/CH/5/4/91 item Choristers Tilshead: Mr Lawes' Account 1860 Mr [Benjamin] Lawes' rent account for Tilshead from 1853-1861. CO/CH/5/4/92 item Choristers - Tilshead Farm: Letter Lawes as to Arrears of Rent 16 Sep 1860 Letter from Benjamin Lawes regretting that he is not able to pay rent. CO/CH/5/4/93 item Letter to F Macdonald from Mr Oldring re Mr [Hussey] nd [1862] Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from Ed[mund] Oldring re the character and means of R [?S] H [Richard Lewis Hussey], who has an uncle at Netheravon [James Hussey]. CO/CH/5/4/94 item Mr Lawes' Application for Repairs 21 Mar 1861 Letter to Mr Macdonald of the Probate Office from Benjamin Lawes giving an account of the state of the farm at Tilshead.

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CO/CH/5/4/95 item Letter to F Macdonald from F R Fisher re Meeting 25 Mar 1861 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from F R Fisher re meeting at Tilshead with Mr [Benjamin] Lawes. CO/CH/5/4/96 item Mr Fisher's Report as to Repairs at Choristers' Farm 17 Apr 1861 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from F R Fisher outlining his survey of the farm buildings at Tilshead in the occupation of Mr B[enjamin] Lawes, with details of repairs to be made. CO/CH/5/4/97 item Mr Lawes' Rent Apr 1861 Three items, previously pinned together, relating to Mr Lawes' rent: a page of details about the rental account and repairs for the Choristers' Farm at Tilshead which Mr Lawes held without lease; a letter from Benjamin Lawes re unpaid rent and Mr Fisher's inspection; and a memorandum re Lawes' rent with calculations of what is owed for the farm which was let to William Lawes possibly father of Benjamin Lawes.

CO/CH/5/4/98 item Letter from Benjamin Lawes re Repair of the Stable 15 Jun 1861

CO/CH/5/4/99 item Letter from Benjamin Lawes re Rent and the Stable 20 Jul 1861 Letter from Benjamin Lawes (prompted after Canon [Frederick R] Fisher called at his house) asking to have until next Michaelmas to pay rent, with additional note that '[w]e will try to make the stable do untill another year.' CO/CH/5/4/100 item Lawes Consent for Possession (Draft) 1862 Draft consent from Benjamin Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farmer that the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers shall hold possession of his stock, crops, goods, chattels and effects for rent due in respect of the farm and premises at Tilshead. In consideration of such forbearance Benjamin Lawes agrees to pay the associated expenses. CO/CH/5/4/101 item Copy Notice to Quit Served on Mr Benjamin Lawes 14 Mar 1862 Notice to Mr Benjamin Lawes from Macdonald & Brodrick (agent for the Master of the Choristers) giving notice to quit and deliver up on 29 Sep possession of the messuage or tenement, land and premises in Tilshead which he held as tenant. Signed by Fitzherbert Macdonald. There is a note on the back dated 14 Mar 1862 which states, 'A true Copy of the within written Notice was this day delivered to Mr. Benjamin Lawes at Tilshead by me A. [H.] Pitcher.'

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CO/CH/5/4/102 item Letter to Macdonald from William Edward Hony re Letting Tilshead Farm 20 Mar 1862 Letter to [F] Macdonald from William Edward Hony: '[t]he Dean has sent me your letter relating to letting the Farm at Tilshead. The same post has brough a very urgent appeal from poor Lawes. This I have sent to the Dean. I have written to L. [and] told him not to hope that we sh[ould] withdraw the notice...My own opinion is that we should proceed to find a Tenant for the Estate.' This item may relate to CO/CH/5/4/80.

CO/CH/5/4/103 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Alex C Macdonald re Mr Folliott 22 Mar 1862 Letter to Fitzherbert [Macdonald] from Alex C Macdonald in which he states that Mr Stratton asked him to intercede on behalf of his friend Mr [James Gilbert] Folliott of Tilshead who is anxious to take the farm. CO/CH/5/4/104 item Memorandum re Land Tax nd [1860s] Memo re land tax payable by the Master of the Choristers to the Dean and Chapter for Tilshead, and also for Barton Farm in the parish of Preshute. 'Is there anything amongst the Papers which will shew when these Payments originated' is written at the bottom. CO/CH/5/4/105 item Choristers Tilshead: Bills for Repairs at Mr Lawes' Farm 1851-1862 Bundle of bills for repairs at Mr [Benjamin] Lawes' Farm, in addition to a page of draft calculations and 'Bills delivered to Mr. Benjam[i]n Lawes for work done' by Charles Giddings. '[S]ettled with Mr [Richard Lewis] Hussey 6th May 1862.' CO/CH/5/4/106 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 1 Jan 1891 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey regretting that he cannot send a cheque for rent as the weather is so severe that he cannot procure a thrashing machine but will do so as soon as possible. There are some calculations on the back.

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CO/CH/5/4/107 item Copy Letter from Mr Hussey Asking for a Reduction of Rent Mar 1884 Copy of a letter by K Macdonald & Malden from R[ichard] L[ewis] Hussey to K Macdonald (original catalogued under CO/CH/5/4/108), in which he writes that his farm is 'by far the dearest rented in the Village' and asks for a reduction in rent. He encloses stamps due from the estate of the late Mr [John] Parham (not present). There is a list of other estates in Tilshead with the number of acres and cost. There is a memo on the back which states, 'At a Chapter held 1 April 1884 it was agreed to reduce the rent 10%.'

CO/CH/5/4/108 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Reduction of Rent 17 Mar 1884 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that his farm is 'by far the dearest rented in the Village' and asks for a reduction in rent. He encloses stamps due from the estate of the late Mr [John] Parham (not present). There is a list of other estates in Tilshead with the number of acres and cost. CO/CH/5/4/109 was previously enclosed. CO/CH/5/4/109 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Reduction of Rent 5 Jan 1883 Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey in which he writes that he will call at Salisbury and pay his rent. There is a note in another hand which states, 'Reduction to £100 from Mich[aelm]as 1882 agreed to at a Chapter held 6/2/83.' This was previously enclosed in CO/CH/5/4/108.

CO/CH/5/4/110 item Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Richard Henry Rigden re Charges 16 Feb 1880 Letter to Fitzherbert Macdonald from Richard Henry Rigden [?possibly of Rigden & Son] re an account of his charges for Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/111 item Letter to D J K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Reduction of Rent 13 Feb 1882 Letter to D J K Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that rent is too high and asking for a reduction. CO/CH/5/4/112 item Draft Letter to Mr R L Hussey 20 Aug 1879 Draft letter to Mr R L Hussey re cheque and his application (possibly for a reduction or delayed payment of rent), and also 'a note which I wrote you yesterday respecting Col[emans] property.' CO/CH/5/4/113 item Letter to F Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque and Coleman's Lease 18 Aug 1879 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey re cheque for rent ('I should esteem it a great favour if you would allow some per centage Farming now being in such a depressed state'), and the death of Mrs [?W] [Hooper] of Imber late Elizabeth Coleman of Tilshead last July whose life was on a cottage which now falls to the Dean and Chapter (see CO/CH/5/6).

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CO/CH/5/4/114 item Letter to K Macdonald from R L Hussey re Fire 27 Oct 1874 Letter to [K] Macdonald from R L Hussey re a fire at Tilshead. He writes that 'the Farm [and] buildings where the recent fire took place belongs to Mrs Tucker of Winterbourne Stoke. It burnt two wheat ricks and the produce of nin[e]teen acres of Barley. I am sorry to say I am not insured high enough only Three Hundred Pounds in the Norwich Insurance office.'

CO/CH/5/4/115 item Letter to F Macdonald from R L Hussey re Meeting 1 Apr 1878 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey re meeting at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/4/116 item Letter to F Macdonald from R L Hussey re Cheque 11 Dec 1875 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey stating that the severe weather prevented him from coming to Salisbury, and enclosing a cheque deducting necessary expenses as shown on a bill [Christopher Blake's bill for repair]. CO/CH/5/4/117 item Lease and Letters Relating to the Death of Joseph Kite 1808-1872 Copy lease of a cottage and garden at Tilshead for three Lives from William Coxe Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter to John Kite of Tilshead yeoman, and two letters relating to the death of Joseph Kite who was the last life remaining on the lease. The first letter is from John Gro[ve] [Joseph Kite's employer] who writes that Joseph Kyte [Kite] died on 20 Feb and was buried at Harmondsworth. The second letter states that Mr Hussey informed Mr Macdonald about the death of Joseph Kite, upon whose life the lease depended, and gives details about the cottage (sender unknown). A note on the lease states that it was let to Mr Hussey and refers to letter dated 13 nov 1872. The lease was originally pinned together by a pin embossed 'Hart's Patent' - this has been removed and disposed of.

CO/CH/5/4/118 item Renewal of Kite's Lease 1851-1859 Includes a copy by Macdonald & Brodrick of an extract from John Kite's lease dated 27 Feb 1808 from William Coxe Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter; a 'Survey and Valuation of an Estate at Tilshead Wilts belonging to the Dean [and] Chapter of Salisbury' dated Nov 1851; and a 'Calculation for renewal' of the lease which was 'not proceeded with' dated 1859 ('Mr Merrick' is written on the back [a Henry Merrick was clerk to Macdonald & Brodrick at this time]; there is also a family tree).

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CO/CH/5/4/119 item Tilshead: Mr Hussey's Undertaking for Yearly Tenancy 6 May 1862 Statement to F[itzherbert] Macdonald by R L Hussey that he will become tenant to the Dean and Chapter and Master of the Choristers of the farm and premises at Tilshead now in the possession of Benjamin Lawes [his cousin] from 29 Sep at the yearly rent of £100. Witnessed by A [H] Pitcher.

CO/CH/5/4/120 item Counterpart Lease of Farm and Premises from Edward Russell Bernard and the Dean and Chapter to Mr 5 Feb 1895 John Nash Counterpart of indenture made between Edward Russell Bernard Clerk and Master or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part (the lessors) and John Nash of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farmer of the other part (the lessee). The lessors demise unto the lessee a messuage or tenement, farmhouse, outbuildings, land, premises and hereditaments at Tilshead late in the tenure of Richard Lewis Hussey as described in the schedule and plan annexed, with exceptions (given in detail). To hold for 1 year from 29 Sep 1892 at the annual rent of £56 by 4 equal quarterly payments, and also £50 for every acre and so in proportion for any less quantity of the meadow or pasture land which shall at any time be broken up or converted into tillage. Signed, sealed and delivered by John Nash in the presence of Frederick Edwards of Tilshead farmer. The premises leased here largely match those outlined in a 'Survey and Valuation of an Estate at Tilshead Wilts belonging to the Dean [and] Chapter of Salisbury' (catalogued under CO/CH/5/4/118). seal

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CO/CH/5/4/121 item Counterpart Lease of Farm and Premises from Edward Russell Bernard and the Dean and Chapter to Mr 6 Apr 1898 Samuel Lawes Counterpart of indenture made between Edward Russell Bernard Clerk and Master or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part (the lessors) and Samuel Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farmer of the other part (the lessee). The lessors demise unto the lessee a messuage or tenement, farmhouse, outbuildings, land, premises and hereditaments situated at Tilshead late in the tenure of John Nash as described in the schedule and plan annexed, with exceptions (given in detail). To hold for 1 year from 29 Sep 1897, at the annual rent of £56 by 4 equal quarterly payments, and also £50 for every acre and so in proportion for any less quantity of the meadow or pasture land which shall at any time be broken up or converted into tillage. Signed, sealed and delivered by Samuel Lawes in the presence of J [B]ush clerk to Messrs K Macdonald & Malden Chapter Clerks. seal

CO/CH/5/4/122 item Draft Lease of Farm and Premises from Edward Russell Bernard and the Dean and Chapter to Mr 6 Apr 1898- Samuel Lawes Counterpart of indenture made between Edward Russell Bernard Clerk and Master or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part (the lessors) and Samuel Lawes of Tilshead in the county of Wiltshire farmer of the other part (the lessee). The lessors demise unto the lessee a messuage or tenement, farmhouse, outbuildings, land, premises and hereditaments situated at Tilshead late in the tenure of John Nash as described in the schedule and plan annexed, with exceptions (given in detail). To hold for 1 year from 29 Sep 1897, at the annual rent of £56 by 4 equal quarterly payments, and also £50 for every acre and so in proportion for any less quantity of the meadow or pasture land which shall at any time be broken up or converted into tillage. Originally pinned together by a pin marked 'Shaw & Sons' (this has been disposed of).

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CO/CH/5/5 sub-sub-sub- Tilshead Premises (Noad Leasehold) 1861-1862 series Material relating to Isaac Noad's lease of a piece of ground containing 7 or 8 lugg with tenements in Tilshead bounded with the street on the north, on the south with South Farm Close, on the west by Giles Alexander's tenement and on the east with John George’s close. See CO/CH/5/1/36. Notes on the history of the lease may be found under T:\Library & Archive\Notes on Collections (Box 281 - Choir Tilshead Bundle Notes on Leases).

CO/CH/5/5/1 item Parham - Tilshead: Receipt for Deeds 19 Nov 1862 Receipt for deeds received on behalf of Mr John Parham from Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick relating to Tilshead (lease to Isaac Noad, licence to alienate, and conveyance of leasehold). Signed by John Nicholls. On the other side is a letter to John Parham form Macdonald & Brodrick re costs (much of the text is missing as there is a hole in the item). CO/CH/5/5/2 item Draft Declaration as to Healths and Ages Etc of Cestuis que Vie 25 Mar 1862 Draft declaration by John Parham of Tilshead yeoman (assignee) regarding the ages and health of Mary Dowling Noad spinster and Grace Herne Noad spinster both of Tilshead, who are mentioned in a lease dated 18 May 1847 made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choisters of the one part and Isaac Noad of the other part. Witnessed by [M] Wilson, a commissioner to administer oaths in Chancery. 'Macdonald & Brodrick' is written on the back. See CO/CH/5/5/3.

CO/CH/5/5/3 item Declaration of Mr John Parham 25 Mar 1862 The file contains: a declaration by John Parham of Tilshead yeoman (assignee) regarding the ages and health of Mary Dowling Noad spinster and Grace Herne Noad spinster both of Tilshead, who are mentioned in a lease dated 18 May 1847 made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choisters of the one part and Isaac Noad of the other part; copies of the original entries of baptism of Mary Dowling Noad and Grace Herne Noad, marked 'A' and 'B' respectively; and a medical certificate for Mary Dowling Noad and Grace Herne Noad by Charles Hitchcock, marked 'C' (the copies of entries of baptism and medical certificate are referred to in the declaration). Witnessed by [M] Wilson, a commissioner to administer oaths in Chancery.

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CO/CH/5/5/4 item Letter to Mr John Parham from Macdonald & Brodrick re Documents 15 Mar 1862 Letter to Mr John Parham of Tilshead from Macdonald & Brodrick stating that the certificates enclosed in his letter should have had a penny stamp affixed, enclosing a declaration of identity and ages for the Misses Noad, requesting verification of baptismal and medical certificates, and requesting an abstract of title or original deeds for the preparation of a new lease. See CO/CH/5/5/3.

CO/CH/5/5/5 item Letter to Mr Brodrick from John Parham re Declaration 17 Mar 1862 Letter to Mr Brodrick from John Parham in which he writes that he is unable to make the [declaration] as he has received only the certificate[s] of baptism, and he requires the medical certificate. See CO/CH/5/5/3. CO/CH/5/5/6 item Letter to Mr John Parham from Macdonald & Brodrick re Certificate 18 Mar 1862 Letter to Mr John Parham of Tilshead from Macdonald & Brodrick stating that he needs to obtain a medical certificate to annex to the declaration. See CO/CH/5/5/3. CO/CH/5/5/7 item Letter to Macdonald from John Parham re Premises in Tilshead 4 Apr 1862 Letter to [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from John Parham giving details of the quantity of ground for a house, garden and piece of land in Tilshead. CO/CH/5/5/8 item Letter to Macdonald from John Parham re Mr Noad's Will 16 Apr 1862 Letter to [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from John Parham enclosing the will of the late Mr [Isaac] Noad (this is not present). CO/CH/5/5/9 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from William Hitchcock re Mr Noad's Will 17 May 1862 Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from William Hitchcock (brother of Charles Hitchcock, surgeon) re Mr [Isaac] Noad's will and Noad's executrix Mrs Mary Noad. He writes that he has sent Mr Noad's will and papers to Mr Charles Hitchcock to be sworn and signed, and will then have to send them to Mr William Squire. CO/CH/5/5/10 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from William Hitchcock re Mr Noad's Will 7 Jun 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from William Hitchcock enclosing letters of administration with the will annexed to Mr Isaac Noad's effects (not present). He asks that they be returned.

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CO/CH/5/5/11 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from Mr Nicholls 30 Jul 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from John Nicholls re [an account forwarded by Mr Parham] (the writing is difficult to read). CO/CH/5/5/12 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from Mr Nicholls re Mr Parham's Property 2 Jul 1862 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from John Nicholls re Mr Parham's small property at Tilshead. He writes that he called at their offices at Mr Parham's request but did not find anyone there, and will call again (the writing is difficult to read). CO/CH/5/5/13 item Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from John Parham re Certificates 9 Mar 1862 Letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from John Parham enclosing the certificates required for a new lease of the property late belonging to [Isaac] Noad at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/5/14 item Letter to Macdonald from John Parham re Lease 24 Sep 1861 Letter to Mr [Fitzherbert] Macdonald from John Parham in which he states that he would 'like to put one more life with they Miss Noads…or what will you ask for the twenty one years and give up the lives.' CO/CH/5/5/15 item Letter to F Macdonald from John Parham re Lease 10 Sep 1861 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from John Parham in which he writes that he has sent the ages of Miss Mary Noad (38) and Miss Grace Noad (24), and that he would like to put in one more life. He also asks if the estate might be sold for 21 years. The letter is annotated in a different hand.

CO/CH/5/5/16 item Letter to Macdonald from John Parham re Property at Tilshead 17 Jun 1861 Letter to Macdonald from John Parham re his 'small property at Tilshead (late Noads)' to which he would like to add another life or purchase it and any other property in Tilshead. CO/CH/5/5/17 item Draft Surrender of Lease of 18 May 1847 of Land and Hereditaments in Tilshead Wiltshire 1862 Draft surrender from John Parham to the Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of a lease dated 18 May 1847 made between William Fisher Clerk and Master Warden or Governor of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter of the one part and Isaac Noad of the other part for a piece or parcel of ground containing 7 or 8 lugg with the tenements thereon in Tilshead for and during the natural lives of Ann Eliza Glass, Mary Dowling Noad and Grace Herne Noad.

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CO/CH/5/6 sub-sub-sub- Tilshead Property (Coleman's Leasehold) 1864- series Material relating to Robert Coleman's lease of a cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead. See CO/CH/5/4/113 and CO/CH/5/1/37. CO/CH/5/6/1 item Letter from Kent Norris re Coleman's Leasehold Cottage 12 Apr 1864 Letter from [H] Kent Norris re his client Robert Coleman's leasehold cottage at Tilshead, late Smith's, upon two lives which he wishes to enfranchise (the date of the lease was 20 Dec 1848). Norris asks if the Dean and Chapter are desirous of this. CO/CH/5/6/2 was previously enclosed.

CO/CH/5/6/2 item Coleman's Tilshead Property: Extract from Lease 1864 Extract from lease dated 20 Dec 1848 from the Master of the Choristers and the Dean and Chapter to Robert Coleman of their cottage or tenement with the appurtenances in Tilshead for the lives of William Smith, Elizabeth Coleman and Jane Coleman at the yearly rent of 3s. A note in the margin states that the premises consisted of 'a double cottage, [bake] house [and] shop facing the street - no garden.' There is a note on the back about properties in Tilshead owned or occupied by Mr Parham, Mr Hussey and Hooper (CO/CH/5/4/113 suggests that Elizabeth Coleman's married name was Hooper). This item was previously enclosed within CO/CH/5/6/1.

CO/CH/5/7 sub-sub-sub- Tilshead Contributions 1870-1900 series Material relating to contributions to various funds in Tilshead.

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CO/CH/5/7/1 item Tilshead Church and Schools: as to Contribution by the Master of the Choristers 1870 Letters dated 1870 re contributions from the Master of the Choristers to church repairs and schools in the parish of Tilshead. There are five letters, as follows: a letter [to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick] from [Reverend] J H Johnson of the Vicarage at Tilshead requesting a 'small subscription' towards the repair of the roof of the south aisle of the church; letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from J H Johnson re a list of subscriptions towards the repairs of the church (on the back of the letter); letter to to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from J H Johnson returning the contribution of the Dean and Chapter towards the repair of the church; letter to to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from Francis Lear asking them to send a cheque to Mr Johnson Vicar of Tilshead on the Choristers' account to help him to meet difficulties with regard to schools in Tilshead; and a letter to Macdonald & Brodrick from J H Johnson stating that he is obliged to the Dean and Chapter for their contribution towards finding school accommodation in the parish of Tilshead.

CO/CH/5/7/2 item Letter to F Macdonald from Bennett re Donation 2 Jan 1874 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from Reverend Prebendary Bennett. He writes that he is responsible for school matters in Tilshead on behalf of Mr Johnson, and asks for a donation towards enlarging the national school. This item was previously attached to CO/CH/5/7/3. CO/CH/5/7/3 item Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick form Francis Lear re Donation to Tilshead School 10 Jan 1874 Letter to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick from Francis Lear re money from the Choristers' fund in aid of enlarging Tilshead School, in answer to Mr Prebendary Bennett's appeal. A note on the back states that Bennett's letter is enclosed within; the letter (which was previously attached) has been catalogued under CO/CH/5/7/2.

CO/CH/5/7/4 item Letter from Horace V Thompson re Donation to the Jubilee Fund 9 May 1887 Letter from the Reverend Horace V Thompson to the Dean and Chapter in which he writes, 'it was decided that the Jubilee of the Queen's Reign be celebrated in this Village by a Public Meat Tea with sports and games…Will you kindly give a donation toward carrying out the same? Mr. [W]. D. Hulbert has kindly consented to act as Treasurer.' A note at the top states 'Ans[wered] not in a position to contribute anything.'

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CO/CH/5/7/5 item Letter from Horace V Thompson re Tilshead School 10 Dec 1894 Letter from the Reverend Horace V Thompson in which he writes that '[t]he Dean and Chapter have always most kindly helped me with the National School here by sending a donation toward its expenses. The year is nearly over and I am anxious to get the accounts made up, will you kindly put the matter before the Chapter and ask their kind help.

CO/CH/5/7/6 item Letter from E R Bernard re Tilshead School 12 Dec 1894 Letter from the Reverend E[dward] R Bernard asking if 'we' give an annual subscription for work at the school. CO/CH/5/7/7 item Letter from E R Bernard re Tilshead School 14 Dec 1894 Letter from the Reverend E[dward] R Bernard, in which he writes 'Please make inquiries suggested in your letter.' The item is endorsed 'Tilshead Sch[oo]l.' CO/CH/5/7/8 item Letter to Mr Malden re Repairs 22-Dec-00 Letter to Mr Malden from H C [?Frere] asking for information about who is responsible for repairs to the chancel at Tilshead Church. CO/CH/5/8 sub-sub-sub- Tilshead Highway Encroachment 1864-1865 series Material relating to an encroachment on the highway in Tilshead by Simon Watson Taylor. CO/CH/5/8/1 item Letter to F Macdonald from H Kent Norris 20 Dec 1864 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from [H] Kent Norris [Solicitor in Devizes] re an encroachment upon the highways by Mr [Simon] Watson Taylor. He writes that he has been consulted by several inhabitants of Tilshead about the encroachment upon the highways. He has advised that Counsel's opinion be taken and asks for a contribution. CO/CH/5/8/2 item Letter to F Macdonald from R L Hussey 8 Nov 1864 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from R L Hussey informing him that 'Mr Watson-Taylor is fencing off the drove, by the side of the Chittern road,' which will be 'a very great inconvenience to the Farm belonging to the Dean [and] Chapter of Sarum, [and] also to the Vicarage Farm belonging to Mr Johnson.' He asks whether [Simon] Watson Taylor is justified in doing this.

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CO/CH/5/8/3 item Exparte Tilshead Highway Encroachment: Case for the Opinon of Mr Hertslet 6 Jan 1865 The document (copy) includes a description of Tilshead and the case, and Charles J B Hertslet's opinion (being that Mr Simon Watson Taylor is not entitled to decrease the width of Cow Drove). 'H K Norris Devizes' and 'Macdonald & Brodrick Salisbury' are written on the back.

CO/CH/5/8/4 item Letter to F Macdonald from H Kent Norris 21 Apr 1865 Letter to F[itzherbert] Macdonald from H Kent Norris in which he writes, 'Mr Hussey tells me that he left with you about a month ago a Case [and] Counsel's opinion relating to certain [encroachments] upon the Highway of that parish [and] material[l]y affecting the interests of the Dean [and] Chapters' tenant there to the expence of which Opinion I understand you promised him to contribute one guinea,' and asks 'whether or no you would join with other ratepayers in enforcing a removal of the encroachments and as to what cooperation your Clients would give to the matter. Will you be good enough to return the Case to me with your opinion upon the matter.'

CO/CH/5/8/5 item Letter to Mr Merrick from R L Hussey 2 May 1865 Letter to Mr Merrick [a Henry Merrick was clerk to Macdonald & Brodrick at this time] from R L Hussey requesting the Counsel's opinion on the encroachment of the road at Tilshead. CO/CH/5/8/6 item Letter to Mr Merrick from R L Hussey 5 May 1865 Letter to Mr Merrick [a Henry Merrick was clerk to Macdonald & Brodrick at this time] from R L Hussey informing him that 'Mr Norris never mentioned one word to me respecting Mr Macdonald contributing towards the expence of the Case [and] opinion' and that the 'Farmers who were interested in the road have paid one guinea each myself included, therefore I will thank you to inform Mr Macdonald that I never inform[e]d Mr Norris that Mr M would contribute, of course I could not...'.

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CO/CH/6/1 item Letter to Thomas de Southam from Thomas Russell 14 Jan nd- Letter from Thomas Russel [Russell] to Thomas de Southam Canon of Salisbury concerning a rent and 1404 suit of court that he was said to owe for a tenement in Preshute. He has looked at the evidence of Oliver and Robert Russell his ancestors and examined old men and servants of his father Robert, who said that Robert his father never paid a penny in the name of rent to the vicar of the church of Preschuyt [Preshute], nor did any of his ancestors from time out of mind nor make suit of court as was related to him for any tenement in Preshute. In addition, he did not come to the land as an heir as Thomas de Southam wrote to him but from a gift and grant from his father. He begs from the bottom of his heart that he might be excused at present from the payment of the said [16s] and suit of court. And if it happens that he be held to his proposal then he will do what is necessary and pay everything which is deemed right. Written at Preshute. seal

CO/CH/6/2 item Letter to Vicars Choral re the Choristers' Fund nd1805-1828 Draft letter to the Vicars Choral concerning the Choristers' Fund from William [Coxe] and John Fisher, who were both Master of the Choristers at some point. The letter states that it was in debt over and above the assistance given out of the Fabric fund. CO/CH/7 sub-sub-series Nominations and Presentations 1329-1786

CO/CH/7/1 item Nominations to the Vicarage of Preshute 1329-1668 Seven nominations to the Master of the Choristers/Custos Choristarum of the Vicar of Preshute.

CO/CH/7/1/1 piece Nomination of John 12 Dec 1329 Nomination from Roger Bishop of Salisbury to the Custos Choristarum of John [?de Fifide] to the vicarage of the church of Preshute. seal CO/CH/7/1/2 piece Nomination of John de Walden [15] Jun Nomination from Robert Bishop of Salisbury to the Custos Choristarum of John de [?Walden] vicar of 1345 the church of Eneford [Enford] to the perpetual vicarage of the church of Preshute, which Thomas de [?Northeye] held. Given at [?Ramsbury]. missing

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CO/CH/7/1/3 piece Nomination of Thomas Leyntwardyn 25 Oct 1402 From Richard Bishop of Salisbury to Thomas Southam Master of the Choristers. Nomination of Thomas Leyntwardyn rector of the parish church of Grittelton to the vicarage of Preshute in exchange with John Scoy de Louthorp perpetual vicar of the parish church of Preshute. Given in London. missing

CO/CH/7/1/4 piece Nomination of [Michael] Burgh 25 Feb 1403 From Richard Bishop of Salisbury to Thomas Southam Canon and Custos Choristarum of the Cathedral. Nomination of [Michael] Burgh rector of the parish church of Nyton [Niton] on the Isle of Wight in [?Winton - Winchester] diocese in exchange with Thomas Leyntwardyn vicar of the parish of Preschute. seal CO/CH/7/1/5 piece Nomination of William Buttye 7 Jul 1409 From Adam de Mottrum Precentor of Salisbury to Robert Bishop of Salisbury [and] George Louthorp Treasurer of Salisbury and Custos Choristarum. Nomination of William Buttye [rector] of the parish church of [Newton St Loe in the diocese of Bath and Wells] ('Newton Seynlo') to the vicarage of Preshute in exchange with John Bridporte perpetual vicar of the parish church of Preshute. Given at Salisbury. seal

CO/CH/7/1/6 piece Nomination of Thomas Fletcher 23 Jun 1463 Nomination from Richard Bishop of Sarum to the Custos Choristarum of Salisbury Cathedral of Thomas Fletcher Chaplain of Marlebor[u]gh [Marlborough] to the vicarage of Preshute, since it was made vacant by the resignation of John Tetfort the previous vicar there. Given at the Castle of Shyrborne [Sherborne]. missing CO/CH/7/1/7 piece Nomination of Ludovicus Morse 21 May 1688 A nomination from Seth Bishop of Salisbury to Richard Hill Canon Residentiary and Master of the Choristers of Ludovicus Morse Clerk to the office of the vicar of the church of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire, after it became vacant due to the death of the previous incumbent. Given at Knightsbridge near London. seal

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CO/CH/7/2/1 piece Presentation of Francis Henchman Aug 1786 Draft presentation from Nathanael [Nathaniel] Hume Canon Residentiary and Master or Guardian of the Choristers to Bishop Shute [Barrington] of Francis Henchman to the perpetual vicarage of the parish church of Preshute in the county of Wiltshire, after it became vacant due to the death of Thomas Meyler the last incumbent.

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CO/VC/1 sub-sub-series Accounts 1400-1935

CO/VC/1/1 sub-sub-sub- Surveys and Valuations 1796-1899 series CO/VC/1/1/1 item Surveys of the Rectory of Broadwindsor, Orcheston St George, and Hanney 1863 Small brown leather book containing a survey of the Rectory of Broad Windsor [Broadwindsor] parsonage and tenement August 1649, survey of Orcheston St George (nd but appears to be the same hand), survey of Hanney 14 August 1672, further notes on Hanney from 1764, and survey and valuation of the rectory of Hanney in the county of Berkshire by Francis Webb 1805. There are also some other notes. A sticker on the front of the book is marked 'Hanny No 10. R Wi[nter].'

CO/VC/1/1/2 item Valuation of the Tithes of Laverstock in the County of Wilts Jan 1796 Small brown leather book embossed 'Mr Webb's Surveys.' The book contains a valuation of the tithes of Laverstock by Francis Webb, January 1796. Headings include: 'Valuation of Ford Tythes,' 'Laverstock Glebe Lands,' 'Edward Baker Esq[uire] at Laverstock,' 'Valuation of Laverstock Tythes,' and 'Robert Cooper Esq[uire].' The book is mostly empty.

CO/VC/1/1/3 item Book of Surveys and Other Information 19th century The spine is marked 'Index to all Leases Hanney Windsor Stottingway St George Orcheston.' The beginnning of the volume contains a list of books, list of houses and estates renewed, fees, information on Chapter, commons due, and other notes. Following this are surveys mostly for property in Hanney (also Orcheston St. George, Broad Windsor [Broadwindsor] and Stottingway [Stotingway]). In the back of the book there is other information about subjects including tenants, leases, houses sold, and fees.

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CO/VC/1/1/4 item Survey and Valuation of the Glebe Lands and Tithes Belonging to the Parsonage of Broadwindsor in the 1816-1847 County of Dorset (Copy) Copy Survey and Valuation of the Glebe Lands and Tithes belonging to the Parsonage of Broad Winsor [Broadwindsor] in the County of Dorset Held by Lease under the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum 1816,' by Webb and Attwood. There are also some entries from 1838 and 1847. The front of the book is embossed 'Broad Winsor.'

CO/VC/1/1/5 item Terriers 1671 Concerning Vicars Choral (B) 19th century The volume contains terriers of lands belonging to the Vicars Choral; surveys of Broadwinsor [Broadwindsor], Hanney, Orcheston St George, Laverstock and Stot[t]ingway; minutes of a meeting dated 1759 to elect a new Procurator; memo concerning Procurators' accounts; and Procurator's accounts for 1759. There is a loose page at the front headed 'In Orcheston Field, Aug[ust] 23rd 1783.' At the other end of the book, which appears to be titled 'Laymen's Houses 1757' (the writing is faded), there is a list of prebendaries appointed to each vicar, various accounts and memos. A note states that 'The 4 first pages in this Book are extracts taken out of Mr Whitears little Mem[orandum] book by the late Rev[erend] Mr Tho[mas] Naish - Procurat[or] for about 20 years. - and The Order for settling the fees, for drawing and ent[e]ring the Leases, as on [the] opposite p[age] is Mr Naish's own handwriting.' There is a loose 'List of Property belonging to the Vicars' inserted at the back of the volume. On the back inside cover it is stated that this volume was exhibited on 19 Dec 1811 in chancery.

CO/VC/1/2 sub-sub-sub- Accounts of the Procurator 1400-1935 series Accounts of the Procurator of the Vicars Choral. CO/VC/1/2/1 item [Accounts of the Procurator of the Vicars Choral] 15th A damaged roll of accounts which appears to be of the Procurator and Vicars Choral. The accounts century relate to Hanney and Laverstock, and there is also reference to Broadwindsor. CO/VC/1/2/2 item Accounts of the Procurator 1493 1493 Accounts of John Procurator from the Feast of the Annunciation (25 Mar) [to the Nativity of St John the Baptist 1493] (the heading is damaged and difficult to read). 'E' is written on the back of the roll.

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CO/VC/1/2/3 item [Accounts of the Procurator of the Vicars Choral 1494] 1494 Accounts of the procurator from the Feast of St John [1494] to the Feast of St Michael in the 10th year of Henry VII. The heading is damaged and difficult to read, but it appears to state that these are the accounts of the Procurator of the Vicars Choral. The roll is marked 'Chorist[er's] Collector 1497, but it refers to the Vicars Choral, East and West Hanney, and Laverstock.

CO/VC/1/2/4 item Vicars Choral Sarum. I: Vanderplank Procurator 1766 1766-1848 Leather-bound book mainly containing receipts for payments by the Procurator. Israel Vanderplank was Procurator of the Vicars Choral. There is a sticker on the back marked 'No [9].' CO/VC/1/2/5 item Vicars Choral 1748 1748-1808 (On the front is writen 'Vicars Choral 1748' and what appears to be 'No 7') The accounts of the procurator, rent gather and supervisor for the vicars of the Cathedral from 1748 to 1808. The volume has a sticker marked '175' on the front. CO/VC/1/2/6 item No. 3. Procurator's Account Book 1809-1851 The accounts of the procurator, rent gatherer and supervisor for the vicars of the Cathedral from 1809 to 1851. The volume has a sticker marked '176' on the front. CO/VC/1/2/7 item No. 4. Procurator's Account Book 1852-1892 The accounts of the procurator, rent gatherer and supervisor for the vicars of the Cathedral from 1852 to 1892. The volume has a sticker marked '177' on the spine. CO/VC/1/2/8 item No. 5. Procurator's Account Book 1893-1926 The accounts of the procurator from 1893 to 1926. The volume has a sticker marked '178' on the spine. CO/VC/1/2/9 item Procurator's Account Book No 6 1926-1935 The accounts of the procurator from 1926 to 1935. Most of this volume is empty. The volume has a sticker marked '179' on the spine. CO/VC/1/3 sub-sub-sub- Mixed Account Books 1758-1868 series

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CO/VC/1/3/1 item Quit Rents and Stall Wages 1763-1868 The volume contains tables of payments of rents for Laverstock, tables of stall wages due to the Vicars Choral 1763-1825, other rents for the Close, City and country (including Hanney, Broad Windsor [Broadwindsor], Orcheston St. George and Stottingway), pensions 1764-1825 and brief accounts 1824- 1868. Much of the book is empty. The spine is marked '1763 to 1868 Stall Wages', and the front is marked 'Quit Rents [...] Stall Wages Vicars Salisb[ury] Cathe[dral].'

CO/VC/1/3/2 item The Vicars Account Book 1812 Paper book titled 'The Vicars Account Book Copied March 1802.' Inside it is written, 'An Account of what Profits belong to the Vicars, and of their Customs, which I do give to be for the use of the Vicars when I am Dead.' The book contains lists of rents, fees, and commons bill payments, in addition to information about the customs and rights of the Vicars, and accounts of leases. There is an image titled 'Old Gaffer Goosberrys Farm' on the front. The original was probably early 18th century.

CO/VC/1/3/3 item John Talman's Book of Accounts 1758-1776 Account book of Reverend John Talman of the Vicars Choral. It contains various accounts dating from 1758 to c1776. There are also details of Talman's career at the back, a list of 'The Particulars of Broadwinsor 1665,' and a copy of a terrier of Durnford dated 1634. The front and back of the volume are marked 'Book of Acco[unt]s' with dates. The spine is faded but appears to have '30 1/6 Broad Windsor [?] Talman' written on it. The following is copied from the Accession Register: 'Was originally amongst the Vicars Choral muniments. Was removed from there by Mr. Dorling, "schoolmaster." who took it with him when he moved from Salisbury in 1900. He gave it to Dora Robertson who thought "perhaps [it] can go to the library, where it will be more accesible." Was found on Cathedral library shelves and is now returned to the Vicars Choral muniments.' For more information on the custodial history of the volume, see the Depositors’ file under Dora Robertson.

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CO/VC/1/4/1 item The Fabric Repairs of the Commonalty Houses of the Vicars Choral 1927-1934 The volume contains details and costs of repairs to houses from 1927-1934. For number 10, 12, 22, 29, 30, 36, 52, 74 and the garage. The volume is mostly empty.

CO/VC/1/5 sub-sub-sub- Receipts and Bills 1609-1934 series Receipts and bills for payments relating to Vicars Choral. CO/VC/1/5/1 item Vicars and Laymen's Commons 1609 List of commons to vicars and laymen from 1 Apr to 30 Jun 1609. Also Mr Harding's rent.

CO/VC/1/5/2 item Payments to Vicars 1626 A list of payments to vicars including vicars and Choristers' commons.

CO/VC/1/5/3 item Number 52 The Close 1930-1931 Receipt from Dr. to E. Pearce & Sons for repairing damage to fireplace caused by fire at Number 52 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/4 item Number 29 The Close 1931-1934 Receipts and an estimate for building work and repairs for Number 29 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/5 item Number 30 The Close 1930-1933 Bill, receipts and letter for building work and repairs for Number 30 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/6 item Number 74 The Close 1930-1934 Receipts for building work and repairs for Number 74 The Close. These items were previously found enclosed within items relating to Number 30.

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CO/VC/1/5/7 item Number 10 The Close 1930-1934 Receipt, letters, bill, and estimate for building work and repairs for Number 10 The Close. Also solicitors' bills and receipts.

CO/VC/1/5/8 item Various The Close 1931-1934 1931-1934 Receipts and bill for building work and repairs for various properties in The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/9 item Number 22 The Close 1930-1932 Receipts and bill for building work and repairs for Number 22 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/10 item Number 36 The Close 1930-1933 Receipts for building work and repairs for Number 36 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/11 item Number 12 The Close 1930-1931 Receipt for repairs and a new window, and receipt for preparing a lease and counterpart for Number 12 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/12 item Number 9 The Close 24-Jun-31 Receipt for repairs at Number 9 The Close.

CO/VC/1/5/13 item Various Receipts 1913-1929 Bundle labelled 'Various receipts,' originally pinned together with metal clip (now removed). Receipts, bills and a few letters relating to property in the Close, several of which relate to surveying property, drawing up a tenancy agreement, and the preparation of leases. The others are for building work and stationery. One of the the items is for 'reporting on the repairs required to fulfil the stipulations of the Lease' - it is possible that the other receipts and bills are for repairs required by contract.

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CO/VC/1/5/14 item Dr. to E. Pearce & Sons 31 December 1929 31-Dec-29 Receipts from Dr. to E. Pearce & Sons, 'Plumbers, Gas and Water Pipe Fitters. Glaziers, Painters, Paperhangers.' For work on various houses in the Close.

CO/VC/1/5/15 item Dr. to E. Pearce & Sons 1912-1928 Bundle of receipts for building work and repairs at various houses in the Close, labelled 'Pearce & Sons.' Dr. to E. Pearce & Sons were 'Plumbers, Gas and Water Pipe Fitters. Glaziers, Painters, Paperhangers.'

CO/VC/1/5/16 item Receipts 1916-1933 1916-1933 Bundle of mixed receipts relating to properties in the Close. The items are as follows: a receipt from Lloyds Bank for a wooden case from Reverend Stanley Baker; receipt for professional services from H Messenger Architect and Surveyor; receipt from solicitors for advice on a lease of Dr Baker's house; receipt for electric light installation; a bundle of receipts and a bill for Way and Lighting Rate for the coach house in Bishop's Walk; a bundle of receipts for tenths from the Bounty Office at Westminster; receipts for payment due for laymens' houses (some of which were pinned together; pins replaced by paperclips); and receipts for fire insurance.

CO/VC/1/6 sub-sub-sub- Salaries series CO/VC/1/6/1 item Vicars' Choral Salary Account Book 1888-1918 Account book for payments of Vicars Choral salaries. It contains statements of receipt, by quarter, of the salaries of individual Vicars Choral. There are stamps on each page signed by the respective Vicar. There are also some loose items: eight 1891 receipts for salaries and a piece of handwritten sheet music headed 'Alto Responses' (enclosed at Midsummer 1907 to Jun/Aug 1907). CO/2/2 sub-sub-series Meetings 1800-1929

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CO/VC/2/1/1 item Minute Book of the Vicars Choral of the Cathedral Church of Sarum 1800 No. 2 1800-1867 The first part of the title is faded but is probably 'Minute Book.' The rest of the title is 'Vic. Chor. Eccles. Cath. Sarum. 1800.' Minute book of meetings of Vicars Choral, from 1800 to 1867. At the front it is written, 'This Book was purchased in May 1800 by Edward Moore, Procurator, at the request of his Brethren, Dr. Skinner, Mr Benson, & Mr Evans, for the purpose of registering the Transactions of their Meet-ings on business respecting the Body of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum.' The book includes resolutions, copies of letters and notes of payments in addition to minutes. 'W' is written on the spine. 'No. 2.' is written on a sticker on the front.

CO/VC/2/1/2 item Procurators and Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum Minute Book 1864-1929 Minute book of meetings of the procurator and commonalty of vicars from 1864 to 1929. The volume is mostly empty.

CO/VC/3 sub-sub-series Charters and Deeds

CO/VC/3/1 sub-sub-sub- Royal Grants series Royal grants concerning the Vicars Choral. CO/VC/3/1/1 item Letters Patent of King Edward Giving Licence to the Vicars to Acquire Lands 23 May 1317 Letters patent of King Edward, granting and giving licence to the vicars that for the augmentation of their commons by 1/2 d per day they could acquire lands to the value of £40 per year, notwithstanding the Statute of Mortmain. At Westminster, 23 May in the 10th year of his reign. The endorsement states that this is Edward III, and two other endorsements refer to Richard II and Henry IV. However, in the document itself it is not clear whether it is Edward II (and therefore dated 1317) or Edward III (1336); p.320 of Wordsworth, C. and Macleane, D., (eds.), Statutes of Salisbury Cathedral (London, 1915) states that it is Edward III 1336, whilst p.174 of Edwards, K., Salisbury Cathedral (Trowbridge, 1986) states that it is Edward II 1317. The paper catalogue states that this document was one of three to be handed to the Magister Munimentorum on behalf of the Vicars Choral by their Procurator in 1935 (a note attached to the item (now disposed of) stated 13 March 1935). See CO/VC/4/6/5. seal

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CO/VC/3/1/2 item Letters Patent of King Henry IV to the Vicars Choral 16 May 1409 Letters patent of Henry IV granting to the vicars that they could choose a procurator from among themselves, have a common seal, hold lands, and plead in court, although they would still be appointed by the Chapter and owe the Chapter obedience. At Westminster on 16 Nov in the 11th year of his reign. The paper catalogue states that this document was one of three to be handed to the Magister Munimentorum on behalf of the Vicars Choral by their Procurator in 1935. See CO/VC/4/6/5. seal

CO/VC/3/1/3 item Letters Patent of King Edward IV Granting Pardon to the Vicars Choral 20 Oct 1462 Letters patent of Edward IV, granting pardon to the Vicars Choral for whatever trangressions or offences which they may have committed before 4 November last, and also all fines, taxes, actions, etc., due or pending before 5 March last. There is a long provision that none of this shall apply to certain (named) people, nor to any rebels against the king or adherents of Henry 'de facto' nor to any of the king's great accountants (Treasurer of Calais, Chamberlain of Chester, and others named). Given at Westminster, 20 Oct, in the 2nd year of his reign. The paper catalogue states that this document was one of three to be handed to the Magister Munimentorum on behalf of the Vicars Choral by their Procurator in 1935. See CO/VC/4/6/5. seal

CO/VC/3/2 sub-sub-sub- Mandates series Mandates concerning the Vicars Choral. CO/VC/3/2/1 item Mandate from Simon de Micham Dean of Salisbury to William de Wycombe 30 Jan 1290 From S[imon de Micham] Dean of Salisbury to William de Wycu[m]b [Wycombe] vicar in the church of Salisbury, ordering him to cause William de Ripar[?iis] canon to pay 40s to the perpetual vicars of Salisbury [?in the name of his Procurator] due from Johanna Abbess of Shaftesbury, which amount was accustomed to be paid by those who received the gift of benediction from the Bishop in his diocese and which he [William de Ripario] had agreed to pay for the Abbess before the feast of St Valentine. If he did not do this, he would be cited to appear before the Dean in Chapter on the judicial day after the feast of St Gregory the Pope to answer about the 40 shillings. William de Wycombe is also ordered to inform the Dean on the same day and in the same place about how he has executed this mandate. Given at Salisbury 3 kalends of February 1290 [30 January 1291]. Seal missing?

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CO/VC/3/2/2 item Return from William de Wycombe to Simon de Micham Dean of Salisbury 9 Feb 1290 Return from William de Wycu[m]be [Wycombe] perpetual vicar to the Dean of Salisbury's mandate (concerning the payment of 40s to the perpetual vicars of Salisbury), stating that he received the mandate (which is quoted) and has executed it in all things. Given at Salisbury 5 Ides Feb 1290 [9 Feb 1291]. seal missing CO/VC/3/3 sub-sub-sub- Presentations 1603- series CO/VC/3/3/1 item Presentation of Thomas Hildesley to the Perpetual Vicarage of Hanney 14 Feb 1603 Presentation to Henry [Cotton] Bishop of Salisbury by the President and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral (the deanery being vacant after the promotion of the Dean to the Bishopric of Oxford) of Thomas Hildesley to the perpetual vicarage of Hannye [Hanney], which was made vacant by the death of Phillip M[.t.ye] the previous incumbent. Given in the Chapter House. seal missing

CO/VC/3/4 sub-sub-sub- Bonds series CO/VC/3/4/1 item Bond from the Dean and Chapter to John Turk 7 Feb 1391 Bond from the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral to John Turk ‘sacre pagine professore,’ canon and Master or Warden of the goods of the Choristers, promising to repay £50 received from the [money] of the Choristers on account of urgent need and the benefit of the church, on the Feast of St Michael. The condition of the obligation is that if the Dean and Chapter observe the conditions in indentures concerning certain jewels belonging to the Cathedral, pledged to John for £50 dated 07 Feb in the same year the bond would be [void]. seal

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CO/VC/4/1/1 item Terrier of Messauges, Lands and Tenements Belonging to the Vicars Choral in the City and Close of 1 Jan 1671 Sarum A true and Perfect Terrier Conteyning the Scituat[i]on boundes and Possessioners of all and Singuler the Messuages lands and Tenem[ent]s of and belonging to the Viccars Chorall of the Cathedrall Church of Sarum lying [and] being within the City of Newe Sarum and in the Close of Sarum and dioces of the same...' The terrier is signed by Syl[?via] [Pope], Christopher London, William West, Thomas Hardwicke, Thomas Barford and William Powell.

CO/VC/4/1/2 item Terrier of East and West Hanney 14 Aug 1672 The full title is: 'A Terrier or surveigh of the Parsonage of East Hanney and West Hanney in the County of Berkes being [the] lands of the Vicars Chorall of the Cath[edral] Ch[urch] of Sarum. Made this fourteenth day of August...1672.' There is some staining on the document. CO/VC/4/1/3 item Terrier of the Parsonage of Broadwindsor 1672- A true and p[er]fect Terrier Conteyning the Scituat[i]on, Boundes, quantity [and] quality of acres [of] and belonging to the Parsonage of Broadwinsor [Broadwindsor] in the County of Dorset Being the lands of the Corporat[i]on of Viccars Chorall of the Cathedrall Church of the blessed Mary of Saru[m]...' The terrier is signed by Syl[?via] Pope, Christopher London, William West, Thomas Hardwicke, William Powell and Thomas Barford.

CO/VC/4/1/4 item Terrier of a Tenement in Orcheston St George nd 17th The full title is: 'A Terrier or Surveie of a Tenament in the p[ar]ish of Orcheston St George in [the] century countie of Wilts, being the Lands of the Vicars Chorall of the Church of Sarum.' Signed by Nicholas Ward, William Philipes [Phillips] and Robert Ward.

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CO/VC/4/2/1 item Vicars Choral Leases 1673-1717/1718 1673- Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1673 to 1717/1718. At the front of the volume there are 1717/1718 lists of tenants in the city, country and Close. The volume is paginated. There were two page markers (now disposed of) on pp.28 and 57, which were both marked 'No. 9.' There was also a typed document dated 1996 inserted in the front of the book headed 'The Manor of Stotingway, otherwise called the Farme of Stotingway in the Parish of Upway in the County of Dorset,' which lists leases from the Vicars Choral registers (this has been rehoused and left with the volume).

CO/VC/4/2/2 item Vicars Choral Leases 1718-1800 1718-1800 Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1718 to 1800. The front is marked 'Ledger Vicars Choral [1718],' and there is a sticker marked 'No [?]8. 1718-1800.' 'T/2' is written on the inside front cover. There is an index of tenants at the front of the volume. Inserted at p.55 (on which page there is an indenture between John Talman Clerk and the Vicars Choral) there was an invitation 'to attend the re- opening by Anthony Hobson, Esq. of the restored Cathedral Library on Friday, 8th July, 1983' made out to John Talman (this has been rehoused in melinex and inserted in the front of the volume). The volume is paginated.

CO/VC/4/2/3 item Vicars Choral Leases 1799-1826 1799-1826 Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1788 to 1826. 'Vicars Leases' is written on the front, and on the inside front cover are 'Rules concerning Leases by Ecclesiastical Corporations.' The volume is paginated. CO/VC/4/2/4 item Vicars Choral Leases 1826-1845 1826-1845 Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1826 to 1845. 'Vicar's Leases 1826-1845' is written on the cover. There is an index of tenants at the front of the volume. The volume is paginated. CO/VC/4/2/5 item Vicars Choral Leases 1845-1860 1845-1860 Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1845 to 1860. There is an index of tenants at the front of the volume. The volume is paginated. At p.282 a note was inserted (now disposed of) marked 'Plan of what is now no.24 The Close.' (There is a coloured plan).

CO/VC/4/2/6 item Vicars Choral Leases 1861-1906 1861-1906 Book of leases of the Vicars Choral dating from 1861 to 1906. There is an index of tenants at the front of the volume. 'Vicars Lease Book' is written on the front cover. The volume is paginated, and mostly empty.

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CO/VC/4/3 sub-sub-sub- Property Deeds 1355-1899 series Deeds and other material relating to property owned by the Vicars Choral. CO/VC/4/3/1 item Leases and Counterparts for a Messuage or Tenement in the Close (No 14) 1770-1862 Bundle of 12 leases and counterparts dated between 1770 and 1862 for a messuage and garden plot in the Close, which 'abutteth on the Kings High Way within the said Close which leadeth towards the said Church at the South End thereof and upon the Walls of the said Close at the North End thereof.' Most of the documents have been marked 'In the Close. No 14' (in red ink).

CO/VC/4/3/1/1 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to William Batt the Younger 4 Aug 1770 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church on the one part and William Batt the younger on the other. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Batt the messuage or tenement with the appurtenances together with gardens or garden plot adjoining, being within the Close and abutting on the King's highway within the Close which leads towards the said Church ('abutteth on the Kings High Way within the said Close which leadeth towards the said Church at the South End thereof and upon the Walls of the said Close at the North End thereof'), to have and to hold for forty years. The yearly rent was 20 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. The item is marked 'In the Close. No 14' (in red ink). seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/1/2 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to William Batt 4 Aug 1784 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and William Batt of New Hall in the county of Wiltshire on the other. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said William Batt the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances in the Close, fronting on the South to the King's highway which leads westward towards the Church and abutting on the north upon the walls of the Close to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. The item is marked 'In the Close. No 14' (in red ink). seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/1/3 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to William Batt 4 Aug 1784 Counterpart of the lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum and William Batt. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said William Batt the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances in the Close, fronting on the South to the King's highway which leads westward towards the Church and abutting on the north upon the walls of the Close to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. This was 'Sealed and delivered the parchment being first duly stampt in the presence of Hen[ry] Stephens W[illiam] Winch.' It was previously enclosed within CO/VC/4/3/1/2. The item is marked 'In the Close. No 14' (in red ink). seal

CO/VC/4/3/1/4 piece Counterpart Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to William Benson Earle 4 Aug 1792 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and William Benson Earle of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to William Benson Earle the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances in the Close, fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close to have and to hold for 40 years. The yearly rent was 20 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. The item is marked 'In the Close. No 14' (in red ink). seal

CO/VC/4/3/1/5 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend Edmund Benson 4 Aug 1806 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend Edmund Benson of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Edmund Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway which leads westward towards the Church and abutting on the north upon the walls of the said Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. The item is marked 'In the Close. No. 14.' (in red ink). seal

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CO/VC/4/3/1/6 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend Edmund Benson 4 Aug 1820 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend Edmund Benson of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Edmund Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close No. 14.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal

CO/VC/4/3/1/7 piece Counterpart Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend Edmund Benson 4 Aug 1820 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend Edmund Benson of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Edmund Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by Edmund Benson being first stamped in the presence of [William Dyke] Whitmarsh. The top section of the lease (the dates) is annotated in pencil. 'In the Close. No. 14.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal

CO/VC/4/3/1/8 piece Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Premises Situated in the Close of New Sarum from the 31 Aug 1834 Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend Edmund Benson Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend Edmund Benson of the Close Clerk on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Edmund Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shilings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No. 14.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/1/9 piece Counterpart Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend Edmund Benson 31 Aug 1834 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend Edmund Benson of the Close Clerk on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Edmund Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by Edmund Benson and stamped in the presence of Francis Attwood land surveyor and his clerk. 'In the Close. No. 14.' is written on the item (in red ink). The item was previously enclosed within CO/VC/4/3/1/8. seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/1/10 piece Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Garden Situated in the Close Salisbury from the Procurator and 31 Aug 1848 Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend George Lewes Benson Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend George Lewes Benson of the Close of Sarum Clerk on the other part. The said Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Lewes Benson the messuage and tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings and the further yearly sum of 3 pounds for land tax to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. The item was previously enclosed within CO/VC/4/3/1/11. seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/1/11 piece Counterpart Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Garden Situated in the Close Salisbury from the 31 Aug 1848 Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend George Lewes Benson Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend George Lewes Benson of the Close of New Sarum Clerk on the other part. The said Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Lewes Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway wihtin the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abuts on the north upon the walls of the Close to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings and the further yearly sum of 3 pounds for land tax to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by George Lewes Benson being first stamped in the presence of […….] Smith of Fleet Street in London. 'In the Close. No. 14.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal CO/VC/4/3/1/12 piece Counterpart Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Garden Situated in the Close Salisbury from the 1 Sep 1862 Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend George Lewes Benson Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend George Lewes Benson of the Close of Sarum Clerk on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Lewes Benson the messuage or tenement with the gardens and appurtenances within the Close of the Canons fronting on the south to the King's highway within the Close which leads westward towards the Church and abutting on the north upon the walls of the Close to have and to hold for forty years. The annual rent was 20 shillings with the further yearly sum of 3 pounds and 4 shillings of land tax to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by the within named George Lewes Benson in the presence of Charles [..] Radcliffe. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/2 item Leases, Counterparts, and Other Material Relating to a Messuage or Tenement in the Close (No 13) 1779-1899 Bundle of 11 leases and counterparts, certificate for redemption of land tax and draft license to assign, dated between 1779 and 1864. The bundle wrapper is marked '19. The Close, Salisbury Theological College' (this has been rehoused in a melinex sleeve but not catalogued). The leases are mostly for a garden, formerly two plots of ground, between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part. The certificate is for a messuage and wash house. The licence is for a cottage and garden and another piece of garden ground. Several of the documents are marked 'In the Close. No. 13.'

CO/VC/4/3/2/1 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Henry Penruddock Wyndham 23 May 1779 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars in the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Henry Penruddock Wyndham of the City of New Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Henry Penruddock Wyndham their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground in the Close between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold with all profits for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). This item was previously enclosed within CO/VC/4/3/2/2. missing

CO/VC/4/3/2/2 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Henry Penruddock Wyndham 23 May 1779 Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Henry Penruddock Wyndham of the City of New Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Henry Penruddock Wyndham their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground in the Close between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold with all profits for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal

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CO/VC/4/3/2/3 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Henry Penruddock Wyndham 25 May 1793 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Henry Penruddock Wyndham of the City of New Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Henry Penruddock Wyndham their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground in the Close between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink), in addition to 'Fine at 14 yrs. Lapse £4.0.0 Seal Fee 0.10.6.' seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/2/4 piece Lease of a Garden or Orchard in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to 25 May 1807 Miss Charlotte Kneller and Miss Kitty Kneller Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Kneller and Kitty Kneller of the Close spinsters on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte and Kitty Kneller their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have ad to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/2/5 piece Counterpart of Lease of a Garden or Orchard in the Close of Salisbury from the Procurator and 25 May 1807 Commonalty of Vicars to Miss Charlotte Kneller and Miss Kitty Kneller Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Kneller and Kitty Kneller of the Close spinsters on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte and Kitty Kneller their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have ad to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). This item was previously enclosed within CO/VC/4/3/2/4. seals

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CO/VC/4/3/2/6 piece Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax 12 Jun 1816 Certificate for the redemption of land tax for the messuage in the Close. It is agreed with the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 12 shillings land tax charged on all that messuage or tenement and court situated in the Close now in the occupation of Mary Pitman together with a wash house or parcel of building thereto belonging formerly a garden now in the occupation of Mrs Kitty Kneller. 'Miss Kneller now Miss Wyndham' is written on the item.

CO/VC/4/3/2/7 piece Counterpart Lease of a Garden or Orchard in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and Commonalty 25 May 1821 of Vicars to Miss Kitty Kneller Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Kitty Kneller of the Close spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Kitty Kneller their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground in the Close between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate towards the Church on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by Kitty Kneller, first stamped in the presence of [Mr] Hobsone. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal CO/VC/4/3/2/8 piece Counterpart of Lease of a Garden or Orchard in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and 25 May 1835 Commonalty of Vicars to Miss Charlotte Wyndham Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Wyndham of the Close of Sarum spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Wyndham their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground between the subdean's house on the east part, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate towards the Church on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by Charlotte Wyndham being first stamped in the presence of [William Dyke] Whitmarsh. 'In the Close. No. 13.' is written on the item (in red ink). seal

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CO/VC/4/3/2/9 piece Lease of a Garden or Orchard in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to 26 May Miss Charlotte Wyndham 1849- Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church on the one part and Charlotte Wyndham of the Close spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Wyndham their garden or orchard formerly two plots of ground in the Close between the subdean's house on the east, the highway leading from St Ann's Gate towards the Church on the south and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 17 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. seal

CO/VC/4/3/2/10 piece Counterpart Lease of a Messuage or Tenement Gardens and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the 27 May 1863 Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Bishop of Salisbury Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Walter Kerr [Hamilton] Lord Bishop of Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Walter Kerr the messuage or tenement court and garden, which had the highway leading from St Ann's Gate towards the Church on the south part and the Close Wall on the north part (a long description of the property follows), to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 13 shillings and 4 pence for the first premises and 17 shillings for the second, and 12 shillings for land tax to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. The lease is on two sheets and includes a large coloured plan of the property. The lease was signed, sealed and delivered by Walter Kerr in the presence of Thomas Brodrick of Salisbury. seal

CO/VC/4/3/2/11 piece Draft License to Assign Premises Situated in the Close of Sarum 4 Mar 1864 Draft license to assign, referring to the lease dated 27 May 1863 between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars and Walter Kerr [Hamilton] Bishop of Sarum firstly for the cottage or tenement, tool house and garden with court and garden ground on the east side of the aforesaid premises and secondly for the garden ground and summer house to the east of the aforesaid premises. It is signed by 'Radcliffe.'

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CO/VC/4/3/3 item Leases, Counterparts, and Other Material Relating to a Messuage or Tenement in the Close (No 1) 1782-1854 Bundle of 9 leases and counterparts, a plan of the property, and letters re the property dating between 1782 and 1854. Most of the items are marked 'Close No 1' and relate to a messuage in the Close with the highway or green on the south and the Close wall on the north. The plan matches that on one of the leases.

CO/VC/4/3/3/1 piece Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Revered George Bingham 1 Jul 1782- Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum and the Reverend George Bingham of Pimperne in the county of Dorset (in trust for Eleanor Poore and her sister Charlotte Poore according to the will of George Mullens). The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Bingham their messuage or tenement within the Close with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'Close No 1' is written on the item. Previously enclosed within the counterpart. seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/3/2 piece Counterpart of Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to the Reverend George Bingham 1 Jul 1782- Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum and the Reverend George Bingham of Pimperne in the county of Dorset (in trust for Eleanor Poore and her sister Charlotte Poore according to the will of George Mullens). The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Bingham their messuage or tenement within the Close with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'Close No 1' is written on the item. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/3/3 piece Lease of a Messuage or Tenement Situated Within the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and 24 Aug 1812 Commonalty of Vicars to Charlotte Poore Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Poore of High Hall in the County of Dorset spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Poore their messuage or tenement situated within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, together with all houses, tenements or gardens, [?backsides] and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. This was previously enclosed within the counterpart. seal

CO/VC/4/3/3/4 piece Counterpart of Lease of a Messuage or Tenement Situated within the Close of Sarum from the 24 Aug 1812 Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Miss Charlotte Poore Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Poore of High Hall in the County of Dorset spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Poore their messuage or tenement situated within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, together with all houses, tenements or gardens, [?backsides] and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. Signed, sealed and delivered by Charlotte Poore in the presence of Peregrine Bingham clerk and Nathaniel Templem[a]n clerk. 'Close No 1' is written on the item. seal

CO/VC/4/3/3/5 piece Lease of a Messuage and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and Commonalty of 27 Aug 1826 Vicars to Charlotte Poore Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Poore of the City of Bath in the County of Somerset on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Poore their messuage or tenement within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, with all houses, tenements, gardens, backsides and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'Close No 1' and 'Whitmarsh Salisbury' are written on the item. seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/3/6 piece Countepart Lease of a Messuage and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and 27 Aug 1826 Commonalty of Vicars to Charlotte Poore Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Charlotte Poore of the City of Bath in the County of Somerset on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Charlotte Poore their messuage or tenement within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on the north part, with all houses, tenements, gardens, backsides and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. 'Close No 1' and 'Whitmarsh Salisbury' are written on the item. This was previously enclosed within the associated lease. seal

CO/VC/4/3/3/7 piece Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and 27 Aug 1840 Commonalty of Vicars to Peregrine Bingham Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Peregrine Bingham of Mecklenburgh Square in the County of Middlesex Devisee named in the will of Charlotte Poore of the City of Bath spinster deceased on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Peregrine Bingham their messuage or tenement within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on north part, together with all houses, tenements, gardens, backsides and other appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year, and the further yearly sum of 3 pounds 4 shillings for land tax. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/3/8 piece Counterpart Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator 27 Aug 1840 and Commonalty of Vicars to Peregrine Bingham Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Peregrine Bingham of Mecklenburgh Square in the County of Middlesex Devisee named in the will of Charlotte Poore of the City of Bath spinster deceased on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Peregrine Bingham their messuage or tenement within the Close of the Canons with the highway or green on the south part and the Close wall on north part, together with all houses, tenements, gardens, backsides and other appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year, and the further yearly sum of 3 pounds 4 shillings for land tax. Signed, sealed and delivered by Peregrine Bingham being first stamped in the presence of Eliza Bingham his daughter and Charlotte Ballard. 'Close No 1' is written on the item. A bundle of letters relating to the property were found enclosed in the item; these have been catalogued under CO/VC/4/3/3/11-CO/VC/4/3/3/14. seal CO/VC/4/3/3/9 piece Counterpart Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Premises in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator 28 Aug 1854 and Commonalty of Vicars to Peregrine Bingham Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Peregrine Bingham of Gordon Square in the County of Middlesex on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Peregrine Bingham their messuage or tenement within the Close of the Canons, having on the south part the highway or green and the Close wall on the north part together with all houses, tenements, gardens, backsides and other appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 8 shillings payable at the 4 feasts of the year, in addition to the yearly sum of 3 pounds 4 shilligs for land tax. There is a coloured plan on the lease. Signed, sealed and delivered by Peregrine Bingham in the presence of H W Willis, chief [usher] at the Police Courts Marlborough Street. 'In the Close No 1' is written on the item. seal

CO/VC/4/3/3/10 piece Plan of Close Number 1 Aug 1854 Plan of the property referred to as 'Close No 1.' This is the same as the plan on the 1854 lease (CO/VC/4/3/3/9). It is signed by F R Fisher.

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CO/VC/4/3/3/11 piece Letter to D Whitmarsh from W Salmon re Mrs Charlotte Poore and the House Held Under the Vicars 31 Mar 1829 This is one of 4 letters (not previously catalogued) found enclosed in CO/VC/4/3/3/8, which are about the house (Close No 1) bequeathed in trust to Peregrine Bingham by Charlotte Poore. Letter to D Whitmarsh of Salisbury from [W] Salmon of Devizes 're Mrs C[harlotte] Poore Dec[eased]. House held under the Vicars.' The item is marked 'Close No 1.' Salmon writes that Mrs Poore died on 24 March [1829] and names her executors as the Reverend Nathaniel Templeman and Peter [Erle]. He states that the house in the Close is bequeathed to P[eregrine] Bingham the barrister in trust, and asks Whitmarsh to instruct someone to value it and send the appraisement to him as soon as possible.

CO/VC/4/3/3/12 piece Letter to W D Whitmarsh from Peregrine Bingham re Renewing his Lease 2 Oct 1840 This is one of 4 letters (not previously catalogued) found enclosed in CO/VC/4/3/3/8, which are about the house (Close No 1) bequeathed in trust to Peregrine Bingham by Charlotte Poore. Letter to W D Whitmarsh from P[eregrine] Bingham in which he writes, 'I am much obliged by your communication of the 27th Sep[tember] on the subject of the house in the Close of Sarum held by lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars and as it is my wish to renew the lease, I send you a line to that effect according to your request.' ‘Close No 1’ is written on the back.

CO/VC/4/3/3/13 piece Letter from Peregrine Bingham re Payment 8 Oct 1840 This is one of 4 letters (not previously catalogued) found enclosed in CO/VC/4/3/3/8, which are about the house (Close No 1) bequeathed in trust to Peregrine Bingham by Charlotte Poore. Letter from P[eregrine] Bingham, in which he states that he will send the proper extract from Mrs [Charlotte] Poore’s will and will not object to pay the same amount as by Mrs Poore which his friend Mr George Benson told him was £71.1.0, which is different to 'the amount mentioned by you.' Should it turn out to be £76.1.0, 'my excellent friend must abate something of the [?]eulogy he has passed on the community of Vicars Choral for extraordinary abstinence in the apportion of their rights; for that sum will be more than one year and 7/8ths improved rent, and I never heard of a demand which exceeded two years of such rent…' On the back of the letter he writes, 'P.S. since writing the within, I have received your letter stating that the fine is to be £71 and a guinea, and not 75 and a guinea.'

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CO/VC/4/3/3/14 piece Letter to Messrs Whitmarsh Solicitors from Peregrine Bingham re Mrs Charlotte Poore's Will [Nov] 1840 This is one of 4 letters (not previously catalogued) found enclosed in CO/VC/4/3/3/8, which are about the house (Close No 1) bequeathed in trust to Peregrine Bingham by Charlotte Poore. Letter to Messrs Whitmarsh Solicitors from P Bingham of 34 Mecklenburgh Square in which he copies an extract from the will of Mrs Poore concerning the leasehold house in the Close. 'Close No 1.’ is written on the back. seal

CO/VC/4/3/4 item Counterpart Lease of Messuage or Tenement and Premises Situated in the Cathedral Close of Sarum 16 Dec 1872 from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Miss Kate E Adey Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Kate Ellen Adey of New Sarum spinster on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Kate Ellen Adey their messuage or tenement, garden, hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances in the Close, bounded on the south by the King's highway or road leading to St Ann's Gate, together with all outhouses, edifices and buildings, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 5 pounds to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year, in addition to 65 pounds for repairing the premises. There is a coloured plan on the lease. Signed, sealed and delivered by Kate Ellen Adey in the presence of Geo[rge] Harris clerk to Charles H Radcliffe solicitor in Salisbury. seals

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CO/VC/4/3/5 item Counterpart Lease of Messuages or Tenements and Premises Situated in the Cathedral Close of Sarum 16 Dec 1872- from the Procurator and Comonalty of Vicars of Sarum to Mr William Devereux Counterpart of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and William Devereux of New Sarum draper on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said William Devereux their messuage or tenement, hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances in the Close at the corner of the green near to the High Street Gate, and also their messuage or tenement, hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances in the Close adjoining the messuage and premises previously described on the north side, to have and to hold for 40 years. Both messuages or tenements and premises are bounded on the north by a messuage and premises belonging to the Dean and Chapter, and on the east and south by the highway leading from High Street Gate to the Cathedral Church and the green. The annual rent was 5 pounds, and two further yearly sums of 8 shillings and 8 shillings for land tax to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year, in addition to 130 pounds to convert the premises into one reisdence and repair it. Signed, sealed and delivered by William Devereux in the presence of Geo[rge] Harris clerk to Charles H Radcliffe solicitor in Salisbury. There is a coloured plan on the lease. The item is marked 'No 52 The Close' in pencil [modern hand?]. seals

CO/VC/4/3/6 item Quitclaim by John Dokeman to John de Hanydone and Henry Picot 28 Oct 1355- John Dokeman vicar of the Cathedral quitclaims to John de Hanydone and Henry Pico[?t] vicars of the said church all right and claim in the manor of Stottyngweie [Stotingway] with its appurtenances in the county of Dorset. The witnesses are Nicholas de [...... ], John Sylly, knights, John Mundene, John Brunynge, John Glanvull and others. Given at Salisbury on Wednesday on the feast of the apostles Simon and Jude in the 29th year of Edward III. seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/7 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars to Bishop Seth Ward 7 Mar 1681 Lease for 40 years between the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars of Salisbury Cathedral and Bishop Seth Ward granting a garden within the Close of the Canons 98ft by 68ft, which adjoined another garden of the Vicars on which Thomas Hawles had built a stable on the east part and unto the wall on the west and unto the house and land late belonging to the said Thomas Hawles deceased now of Bishop Seth on the south part and upon a little lane on the north part. This garden was formerly 4 gardens. Also parcels of ground lying on the east and south parts of the lands late of Thomas Hawles and now of the Bishop (in the east 24ft and in breadth 8ft and 2 ft) on the south part of the parlour or dwellinghouse of Thomas Hawles on which land William Chambers had long since built certain outhouses and buildings. Also a garden plot in the Close on part of which Thomas Hawles had lately built a new stable. The garden and stable are bounded on the east with a brick wall, on the west and south with gardens and on the north with a lane leading by the porter's house). Also a parcel of garden or ground (36ft by 27ft, boundaries given including a new brick wall on the south). The yearly rent was 7 shillings for the garden which was formerly 4 gardens and for the ground where William Chambers had built outbuildings the rent was 3 shillings and a couple of capons, and for the garden and ground on which the new stable was built and other premises the rent of 4 shillings and 8 pence. On the reverse is written 'A Counter Parte of the Old Lease of the Vicars.' seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/8 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars to John Sanger 26 May 1732 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church on the one part and John Sanger of New Sarum barber on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said John Sanger their messuage or corner tenement and one other messuage or tenement adjoining it within New Sarum in Tanner Street together with all houses and buildings with all other appurtenances, abutting on the south and west parts the King's highway, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 18 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. Sealed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence or Martha Miselbrook for John. seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/9 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Essex Albert and John Albert 9 Apr 1744 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Essex Albert of New Sarum chandler and John Albert of New Sarum painter on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Essex Albert and John Albert their tenement and little court or backside adjoining it within New Sarum in a street called Tanner Street with the King's highway on the south side, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 10 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year. seal missing

CO/VC/4/3/10 item Counterpart of Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to John Talk 10 Jun 1751 [Counterpart] of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and John Talk of New Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said John Talk the plot or parcel of garden ground in New Sarum near a street called Brown Street together with a house built there 49 feet by 22 feet, bounded on the east part by the other part of the garden from which it is separated by a brick wall, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 2 shillings to be paid at the feasts of St Michael the Archangel and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Signed and delivered, being first stamped, in the presence of Will[iam] [S]wanton [Junior]. seal

CO/VC/4/3/11 item Counterpart of a Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Nathaniel Still 10 Jun 1751 [Counterpart] of a lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Nathaniel Still of New Sarum on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Nathaniel Still two messuages or tenements and small garden with the appurtenances on Brown Street in New Sarum with the King's highway or street called Brown Street on the east, divided [from the plot in the possession of John Talk] by a brick wall, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 14 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/12 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Mr Richard Floyd 24 Jan 1756 Indenture made between the Procurator and Commonalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Richard Floyd of New Sarum baker. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Richard Floyd several messuages or tenements and gardens with their appurtanences: their messuage or tenement with the appurtenances in the City of New Sarum near a bridge called Blackbridge together with one garden ground adjoining it (25x12ft); together with free ingress, egress and regress into and from the house of office appertaining unto the same tenement which has the King's highway on the north part; also their tenement with the appurtenances in the City of New Sarum in [?Ivys] Street ('Joy' in the endorsement, and it is possible that the text is 'Joys,' however there is no such street in Salisbury, whilst Ivy Street does exist) with a little garden plot there (27x12ft) abutting upon the watercourse called the Ditch on the east part and the King's highway on the north part and also all that moiety of building on the Ditch. To have and to hold the messuages or tenements and gardens with the appurtenances together with free ingress, egress and regress to and from the said house of office unto Richard Floyd for 40 years. The annual rent was 16 shillings and 8 pence to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year and also one couple of fat capons on the feast of the purification of Mary to be delivered at the Common Hall of the said Vicars during the said term or 2 shillings in lieu of the capons at the election and choice of the Procurator and Commonalty. seal missing

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CO/VC/4/3/13 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to William Bowles and Others 1 Jul 1757 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and William Bowles of West Hanny [Hanney] in the county of Berkshire, Margaret Chesterman of Lyford in the county of Berkshire widow and Charles Collins of East Hanny [Hanney] in the county of Berkshire on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said William Bowles, Thomas [Margaret] Chesterman and Charles Collins the parsonage of West Hanney and the houses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables gardens, orchards, glebe lands, tenements, meadows, leazes, pastures, commons, feedings, tyths [tithes], fruits, profits, commodities, emoluments and hereditaments belonging to the said parsonage. Also all their glebe lands, meadows, leazes, pastures, woods, underwoods, commons, tithes, tenths, oblations and hereditaments whatsoever in the several parishes, towns, hamlets or fields of West Hanney, North Denchworth, Lyford and East Hanney, and all the tithe of two grist mills in the parish of West Hanney. To have and to hold the said parsonage, houses, buildings, barns, stables, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, tithes, hereditaments and all other [premises] with the appurtenances for and during the term of the natural lives of the said William Bowles, William [Margaret] Chesterman and Charles Collins their heirs and assigns and the life of the longest liver of them. The annual rent was £47 and for the pension of the Vicars of West Hanney £3 to be paid at or in the Common Hall of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars in the Close at the 4 feasts of the year. On the reverse is written, 'on the fourteenth day of February in the year of our Lord 1753 The within named Wiliam Barman pursuant to the authority within granted to him did enter into the Parsonage House within mentioned and being in the peaceable Pos[es]sion thereof and of all the prem[is]es within granted The quiet [and] peaceable pos[es]sion [and] seizin thereof did deliver to the within named William Bowles Thomas Chesterman and Charles Collins To hold to them their Heirs [and] assigns during their Natural lives according to the form [and] effect of the within written Indenture.' The witnesses were Ann Scroggs and John Collins. seal missing?

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CO/VC/4/3/14 item Lease of a Messuage or Tenement in the Close from the Procurator and Comonalty of Vicars to Mrs 20 Dec 1818 Frances Salisbury Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Frances Salisbury of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Frances Salisbury their messuage or tenement and garden within the Close near St Ann's Gate together with the little building within the garden on the Close wall. The premises are bounded by the Close wall on the east and on the north with the highway leading into the Close from St Ann's Gate (measurements given). Together with all ways, waters, watercourses, easements, advantages, hereditaments and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 20 shillings at the 4 feasts of the year, double if payment was late. seal CO/VC/4/3/15 item Lease from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Mrs Frances Salisbury 1 Aug 1820 Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and Frances Salisbury of the Close of New Sarum widow on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said Frances Salisbury their messuage or tenement, backside, stable and garden together with the brick wall on the west and south parts of the garden and also the small part of ground formerly belonging to the Common Hall of the Vicars containing 8 feet in length and 3 feet 4 in breadth within the Close (measurements of the garden are given) and also the wall lately erected within the inner cellar of the Common Hall and adjoining the parlour of the said messuage together with all ways, paths, passages, waters, watercou[r]ses, easements, advantages and appurtenances to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 10 shillings to be paid at the 4 feasts of the year in addition to the sum of 1 shilling and 6 pence to be paid at the feast of St Michael, double if payment was late. seal

CO/VC/4/3/16+A item Documents Relating to a Messuage and Garden Plot in the Close 1856-1896 782:C795 Documents including a lease, letters, assignments, licences to assign and other material relating to a messuage and garden plot in the Close with the highway on the south part.

CO/VC/4/3/16/1 piece Bundle Wrapper nd 19th The following is written on it: 'Title Deeds relating to a Leasehold house and premises in The Close, century Salisbury, purchased by Mrs Purvis from the Executors of Miss A. M. Taylor.' 'Expires 28 Oct. 1896' is written on the back.

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CO/VC/4/3/16/2 piece Lease of a Messuage or Tenement and Garden in the Close from the Procurator and Commonalty of 28 Oct 1856 Vicars to the Reverend G L Benson Lease between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Sarum on the one part and the Reverend George Lewes Benson of the Close on the other part. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars lease to the said George Lewes Benson their messuage or tenement and garden plot within the Close bounded on the east by a tenement in the occupation of James Thomas Biddlecombe one of the lay vicars and the highway on the south part together with all edifices, buildings, courts, yards, ways, waters, passages, commodities, advantages, [en]closures and appurtenances, to have and to hold for 40 years. The annual rent was 14 shillings in addition to 2 pounds for land tax at the 4 feasts of the year. A letter to Mrs Purvis was found in the lease - CO/VC/4/3/16/3. seal

CO/VC/4/3/16/3 piece Letter to Mrs Purvis from A R Malden 16 Nov 1896 Letter to Mrs Purvis of the Close from A R Malden, enclosing the lease of her house and asking for it to be retuned. '9' is written at the top. The letter was found enclosed within a lease to George Lewes Benson (CO/VC/4/3/16/2). The letter was not previously catalogued. CO/VC/4/3/16/4 piece License to Assign Premises Situated in the Close of Sarum from the Procurator and Commonalty of 24 Jan 1865 Vicars to Edmund G Benson Licence to Assign, which refers to the indenture of lease dated 28 Oct 1856 (CO/VC/4/3/16/2) for a messuage and garden bounded on the east with a tenement in the occupation of James Thomas Biddlecombe and the highway on the south part. George Lewes Benson published his last will and testament dated 11 Sep 1858 and bequeathed to his daughter Sarah Anne Benson his leasehold dwellinghouse. He died on 24 Nov 1862. Sarah Anne Benson published her will dated 13 May 1863 and bequeathed the premises to her brother Edmund George Benson and died on 6 Dec 1864. Edmund George Benson agreed with Mary Richardson for the sale to her of the premises and appplied to the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars for their consent to enable him to assign the lease and the premises for the remainder of the term of 40 years which they have agreed to do. The said Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars grant to Edmund George Benson power to transfer the premises to the said Mary Richardson. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/16/5 piece Assignment of a Messuage or Tenement, Garden Plot and Premises in the Close from Edmund George 31 Jan 1865- Benson and Another to Miss Mary Richardson Indenture made between Edmund George Benson of the Close of the first part, Fitzherbert Macdonald of the Close of the second part, Charles Dew of New Sarum of the third part and Mary Richardson of Fisherton Anger spinster of the fourth part. It references the lease dated 28 Oct 1856, and states that George Lewes Benson bequeathed the premises to his daughter Sarah Anne Benson, who in turn bequeathed it to Edmund George Benson. This indenture witnesses that he sold the leasehold premises to Mary Richardson for £710 to have and to hold for the remainder of the said term of 40 years subject to the payment of 14 shillings and 2 pounds. Signed and sealed by E G Benson, F Macdonald, C Dew and Mary Richardson. Witnessed by Henry Merrick clerk to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick [Solicitors], and by [T [?] Richardson]. seal CO/VC/4/3/16/6 piece License to Assign Premises in the Close from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to Messrs W H 18 Jun 1867- Lipscomb and R M Wilson Licence to Assign, which refers to the indenture of lease dated 28 Oct 1856 (CO/VC/4/3/16/2) for a messuage and garden bounded on the east with a tenement in the occupation of James Thomas Biddlecombe and the highway on the south part. It then refers to the indenture dated 31 January 1865 (CO/VC/4/3/16/5) in which the premises were assigned to Mary Richardson for the remainder of the term. Mary Richardson published her will dated 4 August 1866, appointed William Henry Lipscomb of Wyke near Winchester and Richard Munkhouse Wilson of Salisbury her executors, and died on 5 Aug. William Henry Lipscomb and Richard Munkhouse Wilson have agreed with Frances Stevens of Haslemere in Surrey the sale to her of the premises for the remainder of the term of 40 years and have applied to the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars for their consent in writing, which the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars have agreed to do. By this licence they grant authority to assign transfer to Frances Stevens. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/16/7 piece Assignment of a Messuage or Tenement, Garden Plot and Premises Situated in the Close from Messrs 19 Jun 1867 William Henry Lipscomb and R M Wilson to Mrs Frances Stevens Indenture made between William Henry Lipscomb of Wyke near Winchester and Richard Munkhouse Wilson of Salisbury on the one part and Frances Stevens of Haslemere in the county of Surrey widow on the other part. It refers to the indenture of lease dated 28 Oct 1856 (CO/VC/4/3/16/2) for a messuage and garden bounded on the east with a tenement in the occupation of James Thomas Biddlecombe and the highway on the south part. It states that George Lewes Benson bequeathed in his will dated 11 Sep 1858 to his daughter Sarah Anne Benson his leasehold dwellinghouse, and he died on 24 Nov 1862. Sarah Anne Benson in her will dated 13 May 1863 bequeathed the same to her brother Edmund George Benson and she died on 6 November 1864. An indenture dated 31 January 1865 was made between Edmund George Benson, Fitzherbert Macdonald, Charles Dew and Mary Richardson, and the indenture of lease became vested in Mary Richardson, who in her will dated 4 Aug 1866 appointed William Henry Lipscomb and Richard Munkhouse Wilson as her executors, and she died on 5 Aug 1866. William Henry Lipscomb and Richard Munkhouse Wilson have agreed with Frances Stevens for the sale to her of the premises at the price of £725. This indenture witnesses that Lipscomb and Wilson assign to Frances Stevens the said premises to have and to hold for the remainder of the term of 40 years. Signed and sealed by William H Lipscomb, R M Wilson and Frances Stevens. The witnesses were George Alfred Miller of Winchester, Ann Chubb Fordingbridge and Thomas [?Tylee] Wilson's clerk. '541' is written on the bottom of the document. seals

CO/VC/4/3/16/8 piece Agreement for Sale and Purchase of a Leasehold Dwellinghouse Situated in the Close Salisbury 2 May 1876- Agreement for sale and purchase made between Frances Stevens of the Close Salisbury widow (the vendor) and Anna Maria Taylor of the Close spinster (the purchaser) for a leasehold dwellinghouse in the Close in the occupation of Frances Stevens for the residue of a term of 40 years granted by the indenture of lease dated 28 Oct 1856 at the price of £600. The purchase was to be completed on 29 Sep next at the office of [Messrs] Wilson [?Thring] Hodder and Wilson, the vendor's solicitors in Salisbury. A further 7 conditions are given. Signed by Frances Stevens and witnessed by B A Wilson solicitor. There are some notes in pencil on the back listing fittings including blinds and curtain rods (see CO/VC/4/3/16/9).

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CO/VC/4/3/16/9 piece Receipt of Payment for Articles Belonging to Frances Stevens 25 Sep 1876 Receipt of payment by Miss Anna Maria Taylor the sum of 18 pounds, 5 shillings and 6 pence for articles belonging to Mrs Frances Stevens: ten spring roller blinds; two wire blinds; drawing room fender; poles and rings in drawing room, dining room and bedroom; flower stand cloak pegs etc; wire trellis and rods; and gas fittings, piping etc. These items were left in the house sold by Frances Stevens to Anna Maria Taylor. Signed by Wilson, Thring and Wilson [solicitors].

CO/VC/4/3/16/10 piece License to Assign a Lease Dated 25 October 1856 28 Sep 1876 Licence to assign a lease dated 28 Oct 1856 from the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars to George Lewes Benson (CO/VC/4/3/16/2), by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. By an indenture dated 19 Jun 1867 between William Henry Lipscombe [Lipscomb] and Richard Munkhouse Wilson on the one part and Frances Stevens on the other part (CO/VC/4/3/16/7) the premises were assigned to Frances Stevens. Frances Stevens agreed with Anna Maria Taylor for the sale to her of the premises, and applied to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, who had become entitled to the reversion in fee simple of the premises, to grant licence to assign the premises. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners grant licence unto Frances Stevens to assign to Anna Maria Taylor the premises to hold for the residue of the term of 40 years. Sealed in the presences of Charles [.....] Ellis of Westminster. seal

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CO/VC/4/3/16/11 piece Assignment of a Leasehold Dwellinghouse and Garden Situated in the Close of Sarum from Mrs Frances 29 Sep 1876 Stevens to Miss Anna Maria Taylor Indenture made between Frances Stevens of the Close widow on the one part and Anna Maria Taylor of the Close spinster on the other part. An indenture dated 28 Oct 1856 (CO/VC/4/3/16/2) was made between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars and the Reverend George Lewes Benson for a messuage or garden plot. By an indenture dated 19 Jun 1867 between William Henry Lipscomb and Richard Munkhouse Wilson on the one part and Frances Stevens on the other part (CO/VC/4/3/16/7) the premises became vested in Frances Stevens. By an Order of Her Majesty the Queen in Council dated 14 May 1868 the fee simple and inheritance of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of and in the premises became vested in the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England for the purposes of the Acts of Parliament. The licence of the Ecclesiastical Commisioners was obtained (CO/VC/4/3/16/10) to assign the premises unto Anna Maria Taylor. Anna Maria Taylor agrees to pay the yearly rents and perform the covenants and conditions contained in the same indenture. This document is annotated in pencil and several parts are crossed out. £600 consideration money was paid by Anna Maria Taylor to Frances Stevens. The witnesses were [B] A Wilson, solicitor in Salisbury, and Thomas Brodrick, solicitor in Salisbury. seals

CO/VC/4/3/16/12 piece Assignment of a Leasehold Dwellinghouse and Garden Situated in the Close of Sarum from E W 22 May Hamilton and E Kingscote to Mrs L H E Purvis 1891- Indenture made between Edward Walter Hamilton of Park Lane Chambers Park Lane in the County of Middlesex and Ernest Kingscote of Salisbury on the one part and Louisa Harriet Eyre Purvis of Ferndale Wilton Road in Salisbury widow on the other part. An indenture dated 28 October 1856 (CO/VC/4/3/16/2) was made between the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars and the Reverend George Lewes Benson of the Close for a messuage and garden plot. By an indenture dated 29 Sep 1876 (CO/VC/4/3/16/11) between Frances Stevens and Anna Maria Taylor the premises became vested in Anna Maria Taylor for the reside of the term of 40 years. Anna Maria Taylor made her will dated 7 Oct 1861 and appointed her brother in law Edward Mayne of Tixall Lodge in the county of Stafford and Robert Dawson Mayne of Chester Square Belgravia as her executors. She died on 19 January 1891 and by virtue of an Order of Her Majesty the Queen in Council dated 14 May 1868 the fee simple and

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inheritance of and in the premises became vested in the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Louisa Harriet Ere Purvis has with the licence of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners agreed with Edward Walker Hamilton and Ernest Kingscote for the purchase of the premises at the price of £155, to have and to hold for the residue of the term of 40 years. The witnesses are William [?Spi..fe.] of Park Lane valet, Daniel Down of Salisbury groom, and John L[....] verger of Salisbury Cathedral. seals CO/VC/4/3/16/13 piece Fire Insurance Policy 16 Jul 1891 Fire insurance policy (with envelope) number 950574 effected with the Royal Exchange Assurance made out to Miss Anna M Taylor, who paid Edward Stevens 1 pound 15 shillings for assurance of £1300 from 25 December 1890 to 2 December 1891. Dated 5 Jan 1891. Cancelled by policy 1154847 (CO/VC/4/3/16/14). A note on the policy states, 'interest in this policy is now vested in Louisa Harriet Eyre Purvis of the Close Salisbury, Widow. Entered in Office Books this 16th day of July 1891.'

CO/VC/4/3/16/14 piece Fire Policy 26 Jan 1892 Royal Exchange Assurance fire policy (with envelope) number 1154847 made out to Mrs L H E Purvis for a property at the Close. The sum assured was £800 and the annual premium was £1. This replaced the previous policy number 950574 (CO/VC/4/3/16/13).

CO/VC/4/3/16/15 piece Notice of an Assignment to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England 23 May 1891 Notice of an assignment affecting certain property belonging to the Commissioners by K Macdonald [?and] Malden of the Close. File number 54382. It relates to the agreement between Edward Walter Hamilton and Ernest Kingscote, and Louisa Harriet Eyre Purvis, for the lease of premises in the Close.

CO/VC/4/3/16/16 piece Abstract of the Title of the Executors of the Will of Miss A M Taylor Deceased to a House and Garden in 1891 the Close Salisbury The heading is: 'Abstract of the Title of The Executors of the Will of Miss A. M. Taylor deceased to a Leasehold messuage or tenement and Garden situate in The Close Salisbury.' It contains a summary of documents relating to the premises. 'K. Macdonald and Malden Salisbury' is written at the bottom.

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CO/VC/4/3/16/17 piece Licence from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England to Edward Walter Hamilton and Ernest 16 Apr 1891 Kingscote Printed licence from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England unto Edward Walter Hamilton and Ernest Kingscote to assign unto Louisa Harriet Eyre Purvis of Wilton Road Salisbury widow a house and premises situated in the Close for the residue of a term of 40 years from 28 Oct 1856. File number 54382. Sealed in the presence of Charles [.....] Ellis of Whitehall Place, London. seal

CO/VC/4/3/16/18 piece Conditions of Sale by Public Auction 12 Feb 1891 Conditions of sale by public auction re Miss Taylor deceased her house in the Close. On the back is an agreement that 'I John Joseph Hammond of Salisbury Solicitor on behalf of Mrs Louisa Purvis of Ferndale Wilton Road Salisbury in the County of Wilts Widow hereby acknowledge that at the Sale by Auction this Twelfth day of February 1891[...]I was the highest bidder[...]and declared the Purchaser thereof subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale at the price of £155...' The agents for the vendors (the executors of the late Miss A M Taylor) were K. Macdonald and Malden.

CO/VC/4/3/16/19 piece Schedule of Deeds Relating to Leasehold House and Premies Situated in the Close Salisbury 1891 Schedule of title deeds relating to a leasehold dwelling house and premises in the Close Salisbury purchased by Mrs Purvis of the executors of Miss A M Taylor deceased.

CO/VC/4/4 sub-sub-sub- Property Disputes 17th series century CO/VC/4/4/1 item Dispute Concerning a Lease Made by the Vicars Choral 17th century Papers concerning a dispute between the Vicars Choral and the Dean and Chapter, after the Vicars Choral had unduly leased a property given to George Lowe, one of the laymen of the Cathedral, to Mrs Dulcebella Paine. The paper catalogue states that 'some of the papers are annotated by Seth Ward' - it is unclear if this is the case. CO/VC/4/4/1/1 piece Vicars' Leases 1393-1631 nd[c17th The Latin endorsement translates as 'concerning the transfer of houses belonging to the Corporation of century] Vicars without the consent of the Dean and Chapter.' Appears to be mainly extracts from Chapter Act Books concerning Vicars' leases from 27 Jan 1393 to 11 Mar 1631.

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CO/VC/4/4/1/2 piece Censures Inflicted upon Vicars nd [c1673] Appears to be extracts from a book concerning censures inflicted upon Vicars in relation to transgressions. CO/VC/4/4/1/3 piece The Vicars' Papers nd [c1673] The Vicars Choral report that George Low [Lowe], one of the Laymen of the Cathedral, applied to the Dean and Chapter for redress of an injury caused him by the Vicars Choral in witholding part of a tenement from him in addition to other matters. They state that they have done no injury, nor do they detain anything which belongs to George Lowe. However, the part of a tenement which Lowe believes is withheld from him was let by the predecessors of the present Vicars Choral to Payne [Paine] for a certain term, which he held for 21 years and in that time spent a great sum of money in building and repairing the premises. When he died, his widow came to the Vicars Choral to ask that in consideration of such expenditure, upon surrender of the old lease and a small fine they would make a new lease for 40 years under the same rents and covenants. The Vicars Choral considered it lawful and thought it reasonable to make such a lease and did so for 40 years. They deny that Lowe has any right to the said house. In addition Lowe alleged that there was a promise made that he should have any Vicar's house as soon as he go out of the house 'in Controversie,' and he said that he was ready to quit the possession of the same, and requested them to keep their promise after the death of Mr Bowles, a late Vicar of the Church. The Vicars Choral deny that there was any such promise and say that he never told them he was ready to quit the house or that he ever came to the Vicars at all. They report that Lowe also pretended stoppage of 10 shillings out of his salary, but the Vicars say that it is a yearly rent every layman pays to the Vicars for their houses. The Vicars state that they hope the Dean and Chapter will not force them to reverse the lease, which would be 'a greate Blott and Scandall upon their reputa[ti]ons].' 'c1673' is written on the item in a later hand.

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CO/VC/4/4/1/4 piece Account of a Dispute Between the Dean and Chapter and the Vicars Choral May 1673 Account of a dispute between the Dean and Chapter and the Vicars Choral, who had let a property belonging to a Vicar of the Church. The Dean and Chapter met on 21 Apr 1673. The Vicars Choral were required to rescind the lease but refused as they believed it to be lawful, then requested extra time to give their answer. A transcription is available at T:\Library & Archive\Transcriptions. See CO/VC/4/4/1/5 and CO/VC/4/4/1/6.

CO/VC/4/4/1/5 piece Account of a Dispute Between the Dean and Chapter and the Vicars Choral 28 May 1673 Duplicate of CO/VC/4/4/1/4 and CO/VC/4/4/1/6. This version has the endorsement, 'Vicars Choral Concerning Lease of option [occup. - occupied by?] G. Low [George Lowe].

CO/VC/4/4/1/6 piece Account of a Dispute Between the Dean and Chapter and the Vicars Choral May 1673 Duplicate of CO/VC/4/4/1/4 and CO/VC/4/4/1/5. At the bottom of this version, there is additional text: 'Upon []day June [the] 3[rd] the vicars appeared again before [the] B[ishop] D[ean] [and] Chapter] and then con[?sented] to returne all the money they received for [the] lease, if Mrs Paine would surrender it...'

CO/VC/4/4/1/7 piece Sergeant Maynard's Opnion of the Vicars' Case 29 Jun 1673 An account of the case by Sergeant Maynard. A house was possessed by Edward Tucker, and when he died his grand-daughter, Mrs Paine, built an additional building. The house was given to George Low [Lowe], a lay singingman, but the new part was granted to Mrs Paine for 14 years by the consent of the Bishop, Dean and Chapter, and George Lowe. It was decided that after the 14 years the premises should not be demised any more but remain for a lay singingman's habitation. After 11 years the Vicars Choral granted a new lease unto Mrs Paine for 40 years both of the house and the plot of ground belonging to the Fabric. The Dean and Chapter have since granted a lease of the plot of ground unto George Lowe. Maynard then sets out the evidence that the plot belongs to the Fabric and not the Vicars, and makes some other points about the case.

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CO/VC/4/4/1/8 piece Account of a Meeting with the Vicars Choral in the Chapter House about the Lease 5 Jun 1673 Account of a meeting in the Chapter House before the Bishop, Dean, Chancellor, the Archdeacon of Wiltshire, Richard Clayton, Thomas Lambert, Richard Hill and others in the presence of George Frome public notary. The Vicars Choral (Silvester Pope, Mr Christopher London, Mr Will[iam] West, Mr Thomas Hardwicke, Mr Will[iam] Powell, and Mr Thomas Barford) are questioned about the lease 'unduly made' by the Vicars, and Mrs Dulcebella Payne [Paine] is asked whether she will surrender the lease, which she refuses to do. The Vicars agree to 'enter upon a Leagall cause' to evacuate the lease. A transcription is available at T:\Library & Archive\Transcriptions.

CO/VC/4/4/1/9 piece Account of Meetings Concerning the Surrender of the Lease 1673 On 19 July 1673 in the Chapter House before Seth Bishop of Salisbury, the Dean, Thomas Lambert and Thomas Hill in the presence of William [?Prince] public notary, re the house in the Close. She [?Mrs Paine] agrees that she will deposit the lease in the hands of Thomas Mompesson and thereby surrender it. In consideration of this the Dean and Chapter promise to suspend the trial concerning the lease and tenement until some determination shall be made upon a full hearing before the Bishop. On 1 Sep 1673 in the Bishop's Palace before the Bishop, Dean, Thomas Lambert and Richard Hill in the presence of William Prince it was promised that she would reserve her interest in the business in question and dispute between the Dean and Chapter and the Vicars of this Church to the determination of Thomas Mompesson and would apply herself to him for that purpose in the presence of some of the Vicars.

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CO/VC/4/4/1/10 piece Account of an Oath for the Observation of Rules Concerning Leases nd [c1673] The text of this item is as follows: 'Whereas [the] Viccars Chorall were required by [the] R[ight] R[everend] [the] L[ord] B[ishop] of [the] Cathedrall Church of Sarum, [and] [the] Deane and Chapter of [the] same, to exhibit a Coppy of [their] Leases, to some one of them before the sealing of them, to [the] intent that [the] good of succession might be alwaies observed by them: to which [the] Viccars answeared that they conceived it an impeachment of their Charter so to do. It is therefore thought sufficient, that [the] s[aid] Viccars shall take an oath for [the] observation of [the] rules underwritten: which s[aid] oath shall be administred to [the] succeeding Viccars at [the] [?2nd] Admission.'

CO/VC/4/4/1/11 piece Rules Concerning Leases of the Vicars Choral Seth Bishop of Sarum and the Dean and Chapter state that 'we have found by late experience [that] [the] vicars of this Church by a pretended power given to [them] by [their] Charter, have leased out severall parcells of their estate; upon such terme as have not onely b[een] injurious to some of their own brethren, but are of greate reproch to [the] Church, and may be of much great p[re]judice and disadvantage to their successors; And besides this allso, how contrary to [the] Lawes of this Land, and [the] laudable Customes of this Church demised severall of their options within [the] Close for 40 years, and one, in p[ar]ticular, ag[ainst] [the] expresse prohib[ition] of [the] deane [and] chapter, after full cognizance had of [that] business.' It goes on to say that the Bishop and Dean and Chapter reflected upon 'these miscarriages' and ordained the following: the Vicars Choral shall not grant any new leases or confirm or renew existing ones; they shall recall all grants which are judged to be revocable; they shall not let any part of their estate except for 1-3 years without the knowledge of the Dean and Chapter; the conditions and provisos of every lease granted hereafter shall be examined, allowed and approved by the Dean or his deputy and Chapter; every lease is to be examined and allowed shall be sealed in the Common Hall in the presence of the Commoner or one of the canons residentiary and the paper drafts should be approved by the Dean or his deputy; and that these constitutions and ordinances shall be observed and obeyed by the Vicars Chorall.

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CO/VC/4/4/1/12 piece Document Concerning the Vicars Choral and Leases nd [c1673] Draft document, possibly of a deed. It begins, 'the sayd Viccars Choralls from henceforth for ever hereafter shall be freed and Discharged from the payment of thirty shillings yearly unto George Lowe one of the sayd Lay Viccars.' It then states that in the leases of the Vicars Choral 'an Inventory or Terriar of the mano[rs] Lands or Tenem[ents] Leased should be Inserted or entred into the body of the sayd Lease or annexed thereunto' in addition to a proviso that dilapidations, taxes, subsidies and rates laid on landlords by new acts of Parliament be laid on tenants. The Vicars Choral consent to this, with exceptions for the leases granted under the parsonages of Laverstocke [Laverstock], West Hanny [Hanney] and Broad Windsor [Broadwindsor]. Transcription available at T:\Library & Archive\Transcriptions.

CO/VC/4/5 sub-sub-sub- Commutation of Estates Belonging to the Vicars Choral to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners 1864-1868 series Material relating to the transfer of Vicars Choral lands and hereditaments to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, in lieu of which they would receive an annual payment of £960. A letter in CO/VC/4/5/1 states that the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England provisionally agreed with the Vicars for a transfer of their emoluments to the Commissioners as from Lady Day 1867. On 14 May 1868 by an Order of Her Majesty the Queen in Council the property of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars became vested in the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England (see CO/VC/4/3/16/11).

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CO/VC/4/5/1 item Letters re the Commutation Scheme Dec 1867 Two letters and a memorandum of a suggested letter re the commutation scheme, which were originally pinned together by a clip stamped 'Hart's Patent.' The first is a copy letter with the subject 'Salisbury Vicars Choral Estates Commutation' from Charles H Radcliffe to Messrs Macdonald & Brodrick of Salisbury [solicitors], dated 10 Dec 1867, which states that the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England have provisionally agreed with the Vicars for a transfer of their emoluments to the Commissioners as from Lady Day 1867 - this included the whole of their property except what is set out in Schedule A (part of the letter). The second letter is from Macdonald & Brodrick to the Bishop of Salisbury, dated 20 Dec 1867, re the commutation scheme and states that 'Mr Radcliffe has sent us the plan of the houses proposed to be retained [?of the] Vicars referred to in the draft statute and we send it herewith' (this presumably refers to the copy letter). The third item dated 23 Dec 1867 is endorsed 'Vicars Choral Commutation Scheme – Memoranda for the Bishop', and is headed 'Memorandum of suggested letter.'

CO/VC/4/5/2 item Salisbury Vicars Choral Estates Fines nd [c1867- Salisbury Vicars Choral Estates Fines from 1831 to 1867 inclusive. This lists the year, name of lessee or 1868] property, and the fine. CO/VC/4/5/3 item Salisbury Vicars Choral Estates Commutation: Draft Schedule of Deeds and Documents Delivered up to 1868 the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England A schedule of deeds and documents delivered up to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England by the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral. The pages were originally pinned together by a clip stamped 'Hart's Patent.' There is a section headed 'Contracts and Certificates for redemption of Land Tax.' 'Radcliffe Salisbury' is written on the back - this may refer to Charles H Radcliffe (see CO/VC/4/5/1).

CO/VC/4/5/4 item Vicars of Sarum: Return of Property in the Close of Sarum not in Grant (No 3) 1867 The item is headed, 'Return of Houses in the Cathedral Close of Sarum belonging to the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars not in grant.' There is a table with the following headings: Tenant; Reserved Rent; Redeemed Land Tax; Estimated Rental; and Remarks. Some of the entries reflect 'Schedule A' of a letter from Charles H Radcliffe in CO/VC/4/5/1. The table is signed by Charles King Procurator. There are draft calculations in pencil on the reverse of the item.

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CO/VC/4/5/5 item Vicars of Sarum: Return of Leases for Years of City Property (No 2) 1867 The item is headed, 'New Sarum Return of Leases for Years held under the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars.' There is a table with details of leases, including rent and land tax. The table is signed by Charles King Procurator. CO/VC/4/5/6 item Vicars of Sarum Return of Leases for Years of the Close Property (No 4) 1867 The item is headed, 'The Close Return of Leases for Years held under the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars.' There is a table with details of leases, including rent and land tax. There are some calculations in pencil at the bottom. CO/VC/4/5/7 item Draft Return of the I[n]come of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral Church of 1864 Sarum Servicable from Property not in Grant, and of the Disbursements Made by Them (No 3) The item is headed, 'The following Houses are appropriated by the Corporation of Vicars as houses of Residence for the members of their body. The Land tax on which has been redeemed by the Corporation.' A few entries under 'Disbursements' reflect 'Schedule C' of a letter from Charles H Radcliffe in CO/VC/4/5/1. The item is annotated in pencil.

CO/VC/4/5/8 item Vicars of Sarum Return of Leases for Lives and of the Lease of Stotingway (No 5) 1867 The item is headed, 'Return of Leases for Lives held under The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars.' There is a table with details of leases, including rent and land tax. The table is signed by Charles King Procurator and is annotated.

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CO/VC/4/5/9 item Decree by Walter Kerr Bishop of Salisbury Concerning Properties in the Close 1867-1868 Decree by Walter Kerr Bishop of Salisbury. The Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of the Cathedral made an agreement with the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England to make over to the Commissioners their corporate estates for a gross annuity of £960 per annum. This was with the exception of the residences of the Vicars and certain houses and other property in the Close, which are specified in the attached plan. Four of these houses were held under leases for years. Also the advowson or perpetual right of presentation to the Rectory of Laverstock, two sums being the land tax on two houses and gardens in the Close, and an annual payment made by the Dean and Chapter to the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars called Commons or Commoners Money. It was a condition in the agreement with the Commissioners that the leases for the four houses would not be renewed nor any beneficial leases of the said excepted property be granted. The Bishop ordains that none of the four leases will be renewed but when each one expires the property will remain in the absolute possession of the Vicars. A plan is attached which shows property of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars which is not to be conveyed to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. It is signed by Walter Kerr and Charles King Procurator. It is endorsed 'Salisbury Vicars Choral Estates Commutation Property in City of Salisbury.' seal

CO/VC/4/5/10 item The London Gazette 15 May 1868 The London Gazette, 15 May 1868. 'C[harles] H Radcliffe' is written inside. On pages 2791-2793 there is an account of the scheme dated 26 Mar 1868 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for effecting the transfer to them of certain lands and hereditaments now belonging to the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars of Salisbury Cathedral and for substituting in lieu thereof an annual payment (£960). It refers to the statute made by Walter Kerr concerning four houses in the Close (CO/VC/4/5/9).

CO/VC/4/6 sub-sub-sub- The Transfer of Vicars Choral Property and the Dissolution of the Corporation 1907-1935 series Material relating to a scheme under the Cathedrals Measure 1931 for effecting the transfer of Vicars Choral property to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England and to the Dean and Chapter, and the subsequent dissolution of the Corporation of Vicars Choral.

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CO/VC/4/6/1 item Vicars Choral: Letters re Rents etc 1934 Bundle of letters and notes relating to rent and other matters for the Close Numbers 9, 10, 29, 30, 36, 52, and 74. The bundle includes a note from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England with details of payment due to Salisbury Chapter by the Commissioners. These properties are some of those listed in Schedule B of the order dated 1934. On the back of the bundle title page is a job advert for a Minor Canon.

CO/VC/4/6/2 piece Cathedral Commissioners Scheme for the Cathedral Church of Salisbury 1934 25-Jul-34 Scheme submitted to His Majesty in Council under the Cathedrals Measure 1931 for effecting the transfer in part to the Ecclesiastical Comissioners for England and in other part to the Dean and Chapter of all the property both real and personal now belonging to the Procurator and Community of the Vicars of Salisbury.

CO/VC/4/6/3 piece Cathedral Commissioners Scheme for the Cathedral Church of Salisbury 1935 04-May-35 Scheme submitted to His Majesty in Council under the Cathedrals Measure 1931 for the dissolution of the Corporation known as The Procurator and Community of the Vicars otherwise known as the Commonalty of Vicars. 'This Scheme may be cited as the Scheme for the Dissolution of the Commonalty of the Vicars Choral at Salisbury, 1934.'

CO/VC/4/6/4 piece Vicars Choral Property, Receipts and Outgoings 1907-1934 There are four items as follows: a statement of payments to the sub-communar and altarists dated 03 Apr 1907; the apportionment of receipts and outgoings from 31 Jul 1934, the date of handing over to the Dean and Chapter; a schedule of properties taken over from the Vicars Choral with details of insurance; and a note re insurance signed by the Chapter Clerk to 'The Tenants of houses the property hitherto of the Vicars Choral Corporation recently taken over by the Dean and Chapter,' dated 11 Sep 1934. A note at the bottom states, 'Copy sent to Mr Messenger 11/9/34.' - this presumably refers to H Messenger, the Clerk of the Works.

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CO/VC/4/6/5 item Notes from File of Vicars Choral Returns Lent by Cathedrals Commission to the Chapte Clerk Dec 1932 Notes on income, including from property and payment from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and notes on outgoings. It also includes details and translations of the documents catalogued under CO/VC/3/1/1, CO/VC/3/1/2 and CO/VC/3/1/3. The Chapter Clerk was E C L Parker.

CO/VC/4/7 sub-sub-sub- Valuations 1915 series CO/VC/4/7/1 item Valuation of Vicars Choral Property in the Close 1915 The file includes letters from the District Valuer to the Vicars Choral via Reverend H C Bush; Provisional Valuation forms for property in the Close; and blank forms for Claims for Site Value Deduction. The parish is named as 'Clarendon.' CO/VC/4/8 sub-sub-sub- Certificates of the Contract for the Redemption of Land Tax 11 May 1818 series Certificates of the contract for the redemption of land tax between the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax and the Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars.

CO/VC/4/8/1 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5411 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 16s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of the Widow Vining. The consideration was £14 8s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Reverend J Greenly. seals

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CO/VC/4/8/2 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5407 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of £1 16s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and garden situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Sarah Noyes. The consideration was £32 8s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Reverend E Benson. seals

CO/VC/4/8/3 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5406 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of £1 4s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Joseph Corfe. The consideration was £21 12s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Reverend Dr Evans. seals

CO/VC/4/8/4 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5409 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 8s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Mary Cookson. The consideration was £7 4s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was William Foster. There is also a confirmation that the contract was registered. seals

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CO/VC/4/8/5 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5408 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of £1 4s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Mary Pearce. The consideration was £21 12s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Dr Skinner. seals

CO/VC/4/8/6 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5415 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of £3 4s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement, garden and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Martha Beale spinster. The consideration was £57 12s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Mrs Poore. There is also a confirmation that the contract was registered. seals

CO/VC/4/8/7 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5412 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 8s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Miss Askew. The consideration was £7 4s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Thomas Brutton. seals

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CO/VC/4/8/8 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5414 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 10s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Mary Lewis. The consideration was £9 to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Thomas Harrington. seals

CO/VC/4/8/9 item Certificate of the Contract for the Redemption of Land-Tax No 5413 11 May 1818 Agreement between Barne Barne and Thomas Davis Lamb two of the Commissioners for the Acts for the Redemption of the Land Tax with James Evans Procurator of the Commonalty of Vicars for the redemption of 8s land tax charged upon a messuage or tenement and premises situated in the Liberty of the Close, in the occupation of Mr Woodley. The consideration was £7 4s to be paid to the Receiver General for the county of Wiltshire within 3 calendar months from the date hereof. The proprietor was Edwin Ball. seals

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CO/VC/5/1 item Letters re the Curacy of Laverstock 1889-1901 Letters relating to the curacy of Laverstock. It appears that the curate at the time (who had been there for 28 years), J P Greenly, was elderly (77) and unwell, and was to be replaced. Some of the letters discuss how Reverend Greenly might be supported. The file includes: letter to Reverend Canon H W Carpenter from the Ecclesiastical Commission dated 22 Mar 1901 re a payment from the Commisisoners 'during the period in which only temporary arrangements are made for the Cure of Souls in the Parish'; letter from Francis Lear dated 6 Feb [18]89 re monetary support for Mr Greenly; letter to Reverend Canon H W Carpenter from John [Wordsworth, Bishop] dated 9 Mar 1889, in which he suggests that 'Mr Greenly give[s] up the entire spiritual charge of the Parish to Mr Bush'; letter to Reverend Canon H W Carpenter from the Ecclesiastical Commission dated 11 Dec 1900 re their payment of a stipend towards the remuneration of the curate of Laverstock following the death of Reverend J P Greenly; letter to Reverend Canon H W Carpenter from Messrs Clutton (agents to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England) dated 1 Apr 1901 enclosing their stipend for Laverstock Vicarage; a letter to the Reverend Canon Hutchings from John [Wordsworth, Bishop] dated 5 Feb 1889 re the present circumstances of the curacy of Laverstock and Mr Greenly; a proposal for the curacy of Laverstock which avoided the need to ask the present Curator [J P Greenly] to give up the priest- vicarship or the curacy; statement dated 11 Mar 1889 by Reverend J P Greenly that he will pay to Reverend H C Bush renumeration for the spiritual charge of Laverstock, witnessed by Harry W Carpenter Procurator; a letter from Harry W Carpenter Procurator of the Vicars Choral dated 6 Mar 1889 re the Curate of Laverstock, J P Greenly; a copy of a Permission to Officiate at Laverstock to Reverend Herbert Cromwell Bush dated 12 Apr 1889; letter dated 11 Apr 1901 to Reverend Canon W H Carpenter of Salisbury from Messrs Clutton with the subject 'Laverstock' re the stipend from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The letters were originally housed in a paper packet marked 'Rev H. W. Carpenter The Close.'

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CO/VC/6/1 item Notes on the Appeal by Lay Vicars for More Stipend 1793-1797 Volume containing notes on the appeal from lay vicars for more stipend, probably all by Highmore Skeats, one of the lay vicars (lay vicars were assistants ‘to strengthen the Harmoney’ of the Choir). On the inside cover it is written, ‘This Book was found among the Effects of the late Mr Rob[ert] Barret one of the Lay Vicars of the Cathedral, by his Executor Rob[ert] Cary Corfe Esq[uire], by which means it came in to the possession of A. T. Corfe…’ The volume includes: ‘A Narrative of the Priest and Lay Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury June 24th, 1797’; an account of the dispute dated 1794; notes; abstracts of leases made by the Procurator and Commonalty; and a copy of Mrs Dulcebella Payne’s lease 1672. At the other end of the book, there are 2 additional sheets, one (loose) with a description of lease books, the other (previously pinned to the volume) being a receipt dated 2 Feb 1797 (both rehouesd in melinex). Following these are further statements, beginning as follows: ‘21st Dec[ember] 1793 I Highmore Skeats Lay Man of the Cathedral Church of Sarum was app[lied] to by the Rest of his Brethren the Lay Men, to signify a disatisfaction in not Receiving more as a Stipend for attending the duty of the Church, [and] also to assist them in making Enquiries why it was not more…’

CO/VC/6/2 item Transactions Relating to an Application from the Organist and Singingmen for an Increase of Stipend from the Vicars Volume containing notes relating to the appeal from lay vicars for an increase of stipend. A note inside the volume states that this was 'The Gift of the Reverend Israel Vanderplank for the Use of the Vicars May 26. 1795.' 'Transactions relating to an Application from the Organist [and] Singingmen for an Increase of Stipend from the Vicars.' There are copies of letters and notes, including a copy of a letter to the Bishop of Salisbury elect from the Dean and Canons dated 1615, and a note about an action brought by a lay vicar of St Paul's Cathedral (1850-1852). At the other end of the book are copies of charters concerning the vicars, and a copied extract from the London Gazette dated 15 May 1868 (see CO/VC/4/5/10) re a scheme of the Ecclesiastical Comisioners for effecting the transfer to them of certain lands and hereditaments of the Procurator and Commonalty of Vicars for an annual payment.

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CO/VC/7/1 item Vicars Choral Seal Matrix 1747 1747 Matrix of Vicars Choral seal 1747, with wooden mount.

CO/VC/8 sub-sub-series Conduct

CO/VC/8/1 item Rebuke to Vicars Lay and Choral Jan 1671 A draft account (number 10, number 9 is crossed out) of a meeting on 05 Jan 1671 in the vestry to which vicars lay and choral were summoned and rebuked for their behaviour (strolling in church after the final bell and coming late to prayers).

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