THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 1896.

Patrons, His Grace the DUKE OF , K.G., G.C.B. The Right Rev. the LORD BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH, D.D., D.C.L.

The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. The Worshipful the Mayor of . His Grace the Duke of Somerset. The Most Noble the Marquis of Granby. The Right Honourable the Earl of Denbigh. The Right Honourable the Earl of Dysart. The Right Honourable the Earl Ferrers. The Right Honourable the Earl of Lanesborough. The Right Honourable the Earl Howe, C.B. The Right Honourable Lord Braye. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Leicester, D.D. The Right Rev. Bishop Mitcbinson, D.C.L., D.D., of Leicester. Major the Honourable Montagu Curzon. Sir Henry St. John Halford, Baronet, C.B. Sir Frederick 1'homas Fowke, Baronet. Nathaniel Charles Curzon, Esquire. James Ellis, Esquire. William Unwin Heygate, Esquire. Edwin Joseph Lisle March-Phillips-de-Liale, Esquire, F.S.A. Harry Leycester Powys-Keck, Esquire. Walter Hazell, Esq., M.P. VOL. VIII. ]8G LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITEOTUEAL

fflommittff. The Patrons. The Rev. A. 0. James. The Presidents. W. F. Johnson, Esq. All Eural Deans (being Members). The Eev. W. H. Marriott. The Honorary Secretaries. Fred. R. Morley, Esq. All Professional Architects (being G. C. Neale, Esq. Members). The Rev. T. W. Owen. All Honorary Members. A. H. Paget, Esq. The Rev. C. W. Belgrave. The Rev. A. M. Bendell. H. R. Harding, Esq. The Rev. Sanders. T. Harrold, Esq. The Rev. Canon Stocks. Thomas Ingram, Esq. John Wade Wartnaby, Esq. The Rev. E. Jackson, The Rev. C. Henton Wood.

Snb-Commftttt. The Honorary Secretaries. I J. W. Wartnaby, Esq. The Eev, A. M, EendelL

Ijonorarj lotsl Smrtsrits. Market Harboraugh District. District. W. H. Barfoot-Saunt, Esq., Market Har- The Rev. Richard Blakeney, Melton borough. Mowbray Vicarage. District. District. The Rev. Edmund Jackson, Gilmorton The Rev. Richard Titley, Barwell Rec­ Rectory. tory.

H?onorarg ffiomgponbbig fftemifr for ffiobmtrp. William George Fretton, Esq., F.S.A., .

Sftrttatits at tt)f Sdtfetp. Colonel G. C. Bellairs, The Newarke, Leicester. (Financial.) Major W. J. Freer, Stoneygate, Leicester. (Corresponding.) The Rev. William George Dimock Fletcher. F.S.A., S. Mic hael's Vicarage, Shrews­ bury. (Editorial.) librarian. C. J. Billson, Esq., M.A., S. John's Lodge, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester.

John Wade Wartnaby, Esq.

HONORARY MEMBERS. The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. Sir Henry Edward Leigh Dryden, Bart, The Worshipful the Mayor of Leicester. Canons Ashby, Byfield, Northampton­ The Right Rev. the Lord shire. (Lord Alwyne Compton), D.D., The James Neale, Esq., F.S.A., F.R. Insl. Brit. Palace, Ely. Archts., 10, Bloomsbury Square, Lon­ don, W.C. H. J. Tomline, Esq., The Pre, St. Albnns. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 187

SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS, 1896. Alien, H. Geo., Esq., Oxford Street, Curzon, N. C., Esq., Lockington Hall, Leicester. . Atkins, Hugh, Esq.,Thornicroft, Hinckley. Davis, Colonel S., Hinckley. Baker, Charles, Esq., Leicester. Uickinson, The Rev. F. B., M.A., Manor Barfoot, W., Esq., Leicester. House, Ottery St. Mary. Barfoot-Saunt, \V. H., Esq. (Hon. Local Dickenson, J. S., Esq., Leicester. Sec.), Market Harborougli. Donaldson, A., Esq., Bitteswell, Lutter­ Harwell, Thos., Esq., Leicester. worth. Bastow, The Kev. T. L'. V., M.A., Little Draper, A. T., Esq., Leicester. Peutling Rectory, Lutterwnrtli. Drummoud, Captain C. G. A., Enderbj Belgrave, The Hev. C. W., M.A., North Hall, Leicester. Kilwortb Rectory, Rughy. Eden, Rev. C. P., M.A., KnightonVicarage, Bellairs, Col. G. C. (Hon. Sec.), The Leicester. Newarke, Leicester. Elgood, Jno. E., Esq., Leicester. Bell, James, Esq., Leicester. Ellis, Miss Susan, Stoneygate Road, Bickley, J. W., Esq., Acacia House, Leicester. Melton Mowbray. Farmer, J. A., Esq., , Biggs, Jno. Thos., Esq., Leicester. Hinclfley. Billson, Wm., Esq., Stoneygate, Leicester. Fast, J. G., Esq., Melton Mowbray. Billson, C. J., Esq., M.A., (Librarian}, Fawssett, The Rev. R., M.A., Smeeton Clarendon Park Road, Leicester. Westerby, Leicester. Blakeney, The Rev. Richard, M.A. (Hon. Fewkes, J., Esq., Great Glen, Leicester Local Sec.), The Vicarage, Melton Fewkes, Miss T., Great Glen, Leicester. Mowbray. Fisher, Edward, Esq., Abbotsbury, Bland, Chas., Esq., , Leicester. Newton Abbot. Bland, Edw., Esq., Leicester. Fisher, The Rev. H., M.A., Higham-on- Blunt, Mrs. G. H., Belmont Villas, the-Hill Rectory, Hinckley. Leicester. Fletcher, The Rev. W. G. D., M.A., F.S.A., Bowles, C. J., Esq., Road, (Hon. Sec.,) St. Michael's Vicarage, Leicester. Shrewsbury. Bragg, W. B., Esq., . Flood, The Rev. Samuel, M.A., Brooks, Thos., Esq., Barkby Hall, Rectory, Leicester. Leicester. Fowke, Sir F. T., Bart., Hall. Brown, George, Esq., jun., The Yews, Freer, Major W. J. (Hon. Sec.), Stoney­ Great Glen, Leicester. gate, Leicester. Burder, A. W. N., Esq., The Elms, Garner, J. H., Esq., Leicester. Loughborough. Gleadow, Mrs. W., The Friars, Leicester. Burgess, A. H., Esq., Leicester, Goddard, Jos., Esq., F.R.I.B.A., Leicester. liuszard, Marston C., Esq., Q.C., Lutter- Godson, The Rev. J., M.A., Ashby Fol- worth. ville Vicarage, Melton Mowbray. Canner, T., Esq., Harcourt Street, Goodacre, R. J., Esq., F.R. I.B. A., Leicester. Leicester. Chaplin, C. W., Esq., Burrough-on-the- Green, Mrs. George, 1, Sandown Road, Hill, Melton Mowbray. Stoneygate, Leicester. Chaplin, W. A., Esq., Wyndham Lodge, Grimsdick, G. J., Esq., Kibworth, Lei­ Melton Mowbray. cester. Clephan, Edwin, Esq., Southfields, Hamel, Miss, 9, Abbey Street, . Leicester. Hanbury, The Rev. T., M.A., Churoh Collins, E. J., Esq., Mere Road, Leicester. Langton Rectory, Market Harborough. Corah, J. A., Esq., Hill, Leicester. Hardcastle, Thos., Esq., Blaston Hall, Cooper, J. H., Esq., Evington Hall, . Leicester. Harding, H. R., Esq., , Cott, The Rev. A. M., Ashby Magna Leicester. Vicarage, Lutterworth. Harrison, S., Esq., F.R.I.B.A., St. Martin's, Crewe, Hugo Harpur, Esq., Spring Hill, Leicester. Cowes, Isle of Wight. Harrold, Thomas, Esq., Castle Street, Crick,F.,Esq.,Houghton House,Leicester. Hinckley. Cundy, The Rev. H. G., D.D., Beeby Hartopp, Mr. Henry, Leicester. Rectory, Leicester. Hazell, W., Esq., M.P., Russell Square, Curtis, R., Esq., Market Place, Leicester. . Curzon, The Hon. Montagu, Clarges Herrick, Mrs. Perry-, Beaumanor Park, Street, London. Loughborough. 188 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Heygate, W. U., Esq., Roecliff, Lough- Palmer, The Kev. W. H., M.A., Wanlip borough. Rectory, Leicester. Hodges, G. H., Esq., Ondby, Leicester. Parti-idge, S. S. Esq., Belvoir Street, Hodgson, Mr. J. G., Leicester. Leicesteq. Holmes, E.. Esq., County Police Office, Paul, J. IX, Esq., Knighton Drive, Lei­ Leicester. cester. Holmes, liev. W. P., M.A., St. Peter's Peach, A. E., E»q.. High Croft, Oadby, Vicaroge, Leicester. Leicester. Hunt. Mrs. Elizabeth, Stoneygate, Peake, Dr. H. Pemberton, High Cross Leicester. Street. Leicester. Ingram, 'I lirm.. Esq., Magna, Pealce, The Kev. J. IX, Burnuigh-on-the- Leicester. Hill Kei'tory, Melton Mowbray. Jackson, Kev. Edmund, M.A. (Hon. Local Peterborough, The Right Rev. the Lord Sec.), Gilmorton Rectory, Lutterwortli. Bishop of, D.D., D.C.L., The Palace, Johnson, Mrs. T. Fielding, Brookfield, Peterborough. Stoneygate, Leicester. Piercy, The Rev. J. M. W., M.A., Slawston Johnson, W. F., Esq , Bank Buildings, Rectory, Market Harborongh. Leicester. Powers, G. W., Esq., M.A., Manor House, Jones, Tbos., Esq., Bradenham, Enighton Barwell. Park Road, Leicester. Pulman, W. G., Esq., Lutterworth. Joyce, M. I., Esq., 4, Stone Buildings, 1'ulteney, The Rev. A. W., M.A., Ashley Lincoln's Inn, London. Rectory, Market Harborongb. Judd, W. Stocktou, Esq., Portland Road, Rendell, Tbe Kev. A. M., St. Margaret's Clarendon Park, Leicester. Vicarage, Leicester. Keck, H. L. Powys-, Esq., S tough ton Richardson, Col. J. G. F., Elmsfield, Grange, Leicester. Stoneygate, Leicester. Kirby, J. H., Esq., Knighton Fields, Robinson, Chas. S., Esq., Knighton, Leicester. Leicester. Lanesborough, The Right Hon. the Earl Rodwell, Tbe Rev. C., B.A., R.D., Kimcote of, Swithland Hall, Leicester. Rectory, Lutterwortb. Lb'hr, G. A., Esq., London Road, Lei- Rowley, Mrs. C. F. Dawson, Chichester cester. House, East Cliff, Brighton. Marriott, The Rev. W. H., M.A., Thrus- Rutland, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., sington, Leicester. G.C.B., , . Martin, R. F., Esq., The Brand, Lough- Salusbury, W. Llewellyn, Esq., Llanwern borough. Lodge, London Road, Leicester. Maxfield, M., Esq., 6, De Montfort Sanders, The Rev. Canon, LL.D., St. Square, Leicester. Martin's Vicarage, Leicester. Mitcliinson, The Right Rev. Bishop, Sarson, Col. J. E., Stoneygate Road, D.C.L., D.D., Archdeacon of Leicester, Leicester. Sibstone Rectory, . Scott, C. Tollemache. Esq., Market Bos- Moore, A. P., Esq., 76, Southfields, worth Hall, Leicester. Leicester. Sforza, The Duchess of, c/o W. B. Moore, C. A., Esq., M.D., De Montfort Henton, Esq., Ragdale Hall, Leicester. Street, Leicester. Smith, H. A., Esq., 82, Queen's Gardens, Morley, F. R., Esq., De Montfort Square, Bayswater, London, W. Leicester. Smith, Dr. R. Bradshaw, Canning House, Neale, G. 0., Esq., , Leicester. Burbage, Hinckley. Oliver, C. F., Esq., Hughenden House, Snow, H. C., Esq., Holmedale, Stoney­ Kuighton Park tioad, Leicester. gate, Leicester. Oswin, R. B., Esq., Stoneygate Road, Somerset, His Grace the Duke of, Burton Leicester. Hall, Loughborougl) (President). Owen, The Rev. T. W., M.A., Empiughrun Spencer, Mr. C. A., Stoneygate, Leicester. Rectory, Stiunford. Spurway, W., Esq., High Cross Street, Packe, Hussey. Esq., Prestwold Hall, Leicester. LouRhborough. Stevenson, G.,Esq., De Montfoit Square, Page, Mr. C. H., 10, New Street, Leicester. Leicester. Pnget, Alfred H., Esq., F.K.I.B.A., Stocks, The Rev. Canon, M.A., R.D., St. Leicester. Saviour's Vicarage, Leicester. Paget, J., Esq., 88, Bolton Street, London. Symonds.The Rev. H.,ThorutonVicuraga, Palmer, Col. F., Withcote Hall, . Leicexter. AND ABCH.330LOGICAL SOCIETY. 189

Tabherer, G. O., Esq., The Holt, Stoney- \Vartnnby, J. \V., Esq., Stonejgate, gute, Leicester. Leicester. Tiiylor, J. W., E>q.. Louglihuroiigh. Whetstone. W., Esq., Coalvillo, Leiceste!-. Tuylor, Mr. John II., 10U, Belgnive (iuie, Wliitmnre, Cupt. T. C. D., (Jr^ett, Koin- Leicester. fncd, Essex. Thomson. Clms. ^tunrt, \<',-f\.. Bnrrmv-riii- Williams. .I.H.. M^q.^toTipyfinl.-, I.eiceslcr. Snnr, I oiiKhlMiriHigh. Wilmer, F. B ,E~q.,Narliorongli. Leicester. TlnmiMin, H. T. Arnnll, Esq., IBelgrnve. VVinekley, Rev. S. T., iM.A., Houghtnn. Leicester. nu-the-Hill Rectory, Leicester. Titlev, The liev. R. Jl.A. (Hon. Local Wintertim, F., h%q., liouncl Hill, Thur- Sec.), Banvell I'ecuiry, Hinckltjy. rnaston, Leicester. Toller. A. T., Ksq., Paper Buildings, Withers, Mr. W.J., Silver Street, Leicester. Temple, E.C Wood, Rev. C. Huiiton, M.A., Ticlibonie Trollope, The Re\. A., Edith Weston Street, Leicester. Recrorv, Stmiif'nrd. Wood, K. H.. Ksq.. F.S.A., F.1I.I..S., Twells, The Kev. (Jnmrn, M.A., [S.D., Penrlios Uoii-e, Itiigby. Thoiuleigli, Hounionioutl). Woodhouse, V. M., Esq., Oaltfield, Twining, Hichnnl, Esq., I'.ilteswell, , Leicester. Luttenvoi th. Worswick, Cnl. R. W., Normanton Tur- Tnnbiiilge, A. \\., Esq., Saxe C'uburg ville Hnll, Hincl-ley. Stree;, Leicester. Wright, Philip, Esq., Quorndon, T.ougli- Viccars, \V. P., Esq., 2li, l)e Munltiirt borough. Street.. Leicester. Wykes, Jlrs., The Croft, Stoneygate Road, Vincent, W. W., Esq., Knightnn Ha 1, Leicester. I .eicester. Young, Mr. Joseph, Gallon-tire Gate, Walker, T. Esq.. Glen Hall, Leicester. Leicester. Wand, Mr. S., Leicester. NEW MEMBERS ELECTED IN 189B. Bell, James, Esq., Town Clerk, The Town Hall, Leicester. Bland, Mr. Edmund, St. Martin's, Leicester. Burgess, A. H., Esq., Berridge Street, Leicester. Cott, The Eev. Arthur Mackenzie, M.A., Ashby Magna Vicarage, Lutterworth. Elgood, Mr. John E., 32, West Street, Leicester. Gee, Mrs. H. Simpson, Knighton Frith, Leicester. Hazell, Walter, Esq., M.P., 15, Russell Square, London. Partridge, S. S., Esq., Belvoir Street, Leicester. Peach, Mr. Robert, The Elms, Oadby, Leicester. Peake, The Rev John Dawson, M.A., Burnnigh-on-the-Hill Rectory, Melton Mowbray. Pick, S. Peikins, Esq., Millstone Lane, Leicester. Smith-Carington, Richard, Esq. F.S.A., Hall, Melton Mowbray. Taylor, Richard, Esq., Kntcliffe Road, Leicester. Wright, James, Esq., Quorndon, Longhhoroiigh.

MEMBERS DECEASED IN 1806. Halford, Colonel Sir Henry St. John, Bart., C.B., V.D. (President). Alien, Mr. Henry, Leicester. Harwell, Mr. Thomas, Leicester. Trollope, The Rev. Andrew, 15.A. (Member of Committee), Edith Weston Rectory.

RULES. 1. That the Society be called " THE ARCHITECTURAL AND AKCHZOLOGIOAI SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF LEICESTER." 2. That the objects of the Society be, to promote the study of Ecclesiastical Architecture, General Antiquities, and the Restoration of Mutilated Architectural Hemains within the County ; and to furnish suggestions, so far as may be within its province, for improving the character of Ecclesiastical Edifices, and for preserving all ancient remains which the Committee may consider of value and importance. 190 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

3. That the Society be composed of Patrons, President, Treasurer, and Secre­ taries; and Honorary and Ordinary Members. 4. That the Members of the Society be privileged to propose new Member*, either by letter or personally, to be elected at the Committee Meetings; and that Honorary Members shall be gentlemen who have either rendered signal service to the Society, or are specially learned in the subjects the study of which it is formed to encourage, and shall be nominated by the Committee at one of their Meetings, and proposed for election only at the General Annual Meeting uf the Members to be held in the January of each year. 5. That Rural Deans within the County of Leicester be tx-officio Members of the Committee, on their signifying an intention to become Members of the Society. 0. That each Member shall pay an Annual Subscription of Ten Shillings, to be due on the first day of January in each year. 7. That the affairs of the Society be conducted by a Committee composed of the Patrons, Presidents, Rural Deans (being Members), all Secretaries of the Society, all Professional Architects (being Members), all Honorary Members, and not less than twenty Ordinary Members, of whom four at least shall have been Members of the Committee of the preceding year. 8. That the Meetings of the Members be held on the last Monday of every alternate month; that one of such Meetings to be held in the month of January be considered the Annual General Meeting, at which the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts be rendered and the Committee for the year be elected, and such new Rules or alterations in the Rules proposed and made as may be thought necessary: provided always that due notice of such new Rules or alteration in Rules be given by circular to each Member of the Society at least seven days before the Annual Meeting. That in addition to the Bi-Monthly Meetings—so including the Annual Meeting—Public Meetings for the reading of Papers,

18. That all Plans for the building, enlargement, or restoration of churches, schools. Sec., sent for the inspection of the Committee, be placed in the hands of one of the Secretaries of the Society, at least fourteen days before the Committee Meeting, for the Secretary to prepare a special report thereon. 19. That the Committee have power nt any Meeting to make grants towards the objects of the Society, provided that if such grant—other than that for carrying oat the objects contemplated in Kules 15 and 16—exceed 30s., notice be given in the circular or advertisement calling the Meeting.

The Bi-Monthly Meetings of the Society are held on the last Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November,—-the Meeting in January to be the General Meeting for the transaction of business. Committee Meetings at 11.30 a.m.; Bi-Monthly Meetings at 12 noon, at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester. NOTE.—The Society's Room is now at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester, where the Library is kept, and is open daily from 10 to 4 for the use of Members. Any Member borrowing a book is requested to enter the title and date in the book provided for that purpose.

Societies with which the Leicestershire Architectural and Archceological Society exchanges " TRANSACTIONS ":—

The Buckinghamshire Architectural and Archaeological Society. The Cambridge Antiquarian Society. The Archaeological and Natural History Society. The Essex Archaeological Society. The Kent Archaeological Society. The Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. The North Oxfordshire Archaeological Society. The Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society. The Powys-land Club. (Montgomeryshire.) The St. Alban's Architectural and Archaeological Society. The Shropshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. The Somersetshire ArcliEeological and Natural History Society. The Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. The Archaeological Society. The Thoresby Society of . The Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Association. La Societe d'Archeologie de Bruxelles.

January 27th, 1896. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society was held at the Library of the Old Town Hal), St. Martin's, Leicester. THOMAS HAEEOLD, ESQ., in the Chair. VOTES of thanks were received from the Edinburgh Architec­ tural Association, the Oxfordshire ArchsBological Society, the 192 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Thoresby Society, and the Essex Archaeological Society respec­ tively for part 2 of Vol. VIII. of the Transactions. VOTES of thanks were passed to the Royal Archicological Insti­ tute for No. 208 of the Archaeological Journal, and to the Shropshire Archaeological Society for part 3, Vol. VII., of the second ssries of their Transactions. Tho sum of A'2 2s. was voted to the Vicar towards the Restora­ tion of Thoruton Church. It was resolved to subscribe £1 Is. per annum to the Parish Register Society, and 6s. per annum for the Official Year Book of the Scientific and Learned Societies of Great Britain and Ireland. A VOTE of thanks was passed to M. I. Joyce, Esq., for his kind promise of a Transcript of the Early Leicestershire Survey, 1124-1129. The following were then elected Members of the Society:— Rev. A. M. Cott, M.A., Ashby Magna Vicarage, Lutterworth; James Bell, Esq., Town Clerk of Leicester; Mrs. Lockheart, Stoneygate, Leicester; Rev. John Dawson Peake, M.A., The Rectory, Burrough-on-the-Hill, Melton Mowbray; Mr. John E. Elgood, 32, West Street, Leicester. The Report of the Committee for the year 1895 was read by MAJOR FREER, Hon. Secretary, as follows :—

THE REPORT.

IN presenting to our Members the Forty-first Annual Report of the Society, we liave to lament the loss by death of three Members: First, in Thomas Nevinson, Esq., the Society has lost an old and valued Member who took the greatest interest in Archaeology and in the formation of this Society, and to whom the restoration of St. Mary's Cliutch, Leicester, is mainly due. Secondly, in Mr. Samuel Knight we lose another Leicester man who attended most regularly the meetings of the Society, being present at the meeting in September, 1895, wheu he exhibited a Gold Rose Noble of Edward IV. He will be much imsaed. His valuable collection of English coins, about 1100 in number, has been left to the Leicester Museum. Thirdly, Mr. H. J. Betterton, one of the new Members of the Society, elected in November, 1893. Mr. T. K. Catchpole (who has left the County) and the Rev. D. W. Lord have resigned their Membership. During the past year the following 10 New Members have been elected :— In January. His Grace the Duke of Somerset, Burton Hall, Loughborough, and a President of the Society.; V. M. Woodhnuse, Esq., 3H, 1'rincesg Street, Leicester; C. F. Oliver, Esq., Hughenden, Knighton Park Road, Leicester. In March. Alfred W. N. Burder, Esq.. The Elms, Loughborough; Theodore Walker, Esq., Glen Hull, Leicester; Mrs. George Green, 1, Sandown Road, Stoney­ gate, Leicester; Mr. George Brown, jun., The Yews, Great Glen, Leicester. In May. Henry C. Snow, Esq., Holmedale, Stoneygnte, Leicester. In July. The Rev. J. Godson, M.A., Ashby Folville Vicarage, Melton Mowbray; Miss Susan Ullis, Stoneygate Road, Leicester. REPORT. 193 « The Committee much regret tlint. only one short I'uper was lend lust jenr, vin , On Old Water Pip's found in tlie tfemarke and neighbourhood in Leicester, bj Col. G. C. Hellairs, Hon. financial Secretary, nml request Members to

Leicester, St. Barnabas', New Humberstone.—A two-manual organ has been given to this church by Mrs. Winterton, in memory of her husband and daughter. An oak (.ancillary chair from parishioners, and wrought-iron choir gates from Mrs. Mangan and Mr. Gerald Mangan, have been placed in tho church in memory of the late Rev. W. R. Mangan, the first Vicar of the Parish. Leicester, St. Luke's.—A new silver chalice and paten have been given to this church. Lubenham.—A silver paten, silver-mounted flagon, lamps and altar furniture have been given to this cluirch. Lutterworth.—t^e pinnacles rf the tower have been repaired, and Mr. L. T. Topham gave a brass eagle to this church. Market Harborough.—This spire has been repaired at a cost of £100. Mowsley.—Three panels, painted by Mrs. Green, have been placed at the back of the altar. A new oak door and two new seats for the choir have been placed in this church. Nailstone.— £104 has been spent in restoring the organ and providing new furniture for the church. Normanton-le-Heath.—The inside walls of the nave have been renovated at a cost of i'25. Osnathorpe.— £9B has been spent on a new warming apparatus. .—An oak organ screen, carved and presented by Miss Dewes, of Ashby, and other furniture have been placed in this church. Quorn.—'The tower has been repaired and the battlements rebuilt at a cost of £200. Batcliffe-on-the-Wreake.—The parapet of the tower thrown down by the hurri­ cane in March has been rebuilt. Cost, £29. .—One bell has been recast and two added, and a new belfry floor placed in this church. Total cost, /2!)2. .—The belfry has been restored at a cost of £500. The six old bells have been re-hung and two new ones added. A clock with chimes has been placed in the tower. Smeeton Westerby.—The roof of this church has been renewed and some other repairs effected at a cost of over £200. Sminford.—£1200 has been spent in restoring this church, and a new chancel and porch added. A new stone pulpit and chancel screen have been given by Mr. Daft, and a new organ by Mr. R. Spencer. Syston.—A silver processional cross has been given. .—New lamps have been placed in the chancel and nave, and new choir stalls and clergy seat have been provided. Wigston, South, St. Thomas'.—The parsonage, costing £1500, has been built. Mr. T. Ingrain, of Wigston Magna, has given an organ to this church in memory of his wife. Cost, £500. The following stained glass windows have been placed in the undermentioned Churches in 1885 :— Branstone.—A large east window, by Mrs. James Murray, in memory of her husband. Kirkby Mallory.—Lady de Clifford and her daughters have placed an east window in this church to the memory of Lord de Clifford and his two sons. The window in the south wall of the chancel, by the Rector, the Rev. and Hon. A. Byron, his son and brother, in memory of the Rector's father and mother. Ldcester, St. John the Baptists', Knighton.—A three-light east window has been placed in this church. One light in memory of Misa Sarah Barlow, and the otber two lights given by Mr. II. Simpson Gee and Mr. Wm. Spencer. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 195

Leicester, St. Margaret's.—A children's window has heen placed in the porch at a cost of 121. Stoiiton Wyrille,—A stained window has heen placed in this church. Su'inford.—Six windows have lieen given by Jliss Clarice, Mr. R. Spencer and his sisters, and Mr. It. \Vrijjlit. Mr. J. W. Wartuaby presented the Accounts, on behalf of the Financial Secretary, Colonel Bellairs, which showed a balance ia hand of £59 Is. 9d., and of which the following is a Summary :—

TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. RKCEIPTS. PAYMENTS. 1895. i1 H. d. 1895. £ ». d. Jan. 1. By Balance in Rankk To Printing and Publishing from last year .. 31 ID j Transactions,

*IU 12 5 12 5 1H96. Jan. 1. Balance in hand .. i'57 1 !) Examined and found correct, JOHN WADE WARTNAIiY, Auditor.

It was RESOLVED that the Report and Accounts be adopted, printed, and circulated. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the retiring Committee and Officers for their services during the past year; and it was RESOLVED unanimously that they be reappointed. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Mayor for the use of the room for Meetings, and to the Press for reporting the proceedings. THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER, F.S.A., contributed a short Paper (which was read for him by MAJOR FREER), entitled :— "SURVEY.OF LEICESTERSHIRE, 1124—1129." A VOTE of thanks was passed to Mr. Fletcher for the Paper, and it was RESOLVED to print the same in the Society's Transactions, (See pages 142-144 ante.) The CHAIRMAN exhibited a Certificate of a Burial in Woollen, and promised to send a copy of the same to the Secretary for entry in the Minutes. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Chairman for presiding. 196 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

March 30th, 1896. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Eoom, at the Old Town Hull Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

J. W. WARTNABY, ESQ., in the Chair.

MAJOR FREER was requested to write to the Society of Anti­ quaries conveying the purport of Mr. Hazell's letter on the subject of the Preservation of Ancient Buildings. MRS. LOCKHART'S resignation was accepted. The Financial Secretary was directed to pay £2 10s. Od. to the Leicester Corporation for the use of the Society's Room, Coal, Gas, etc., to 25th March, 1896. It was RESOLVED to exchange Transactions with the Royal Academy of Belles Lettres of Stockholm, to include back publica­ tions. VOTES of thanks were passed to the Powis-Land Club for Vol. XXIX., part 1, of their Collections; and to the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal for parts 53 and 54 of their Transactions. THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER communicated the following note on the late Rev. Andrew Trollope, which was read for him by MAJOR FREER :—

IN MEMORIAM REV. ANDREW TROLLOPE, B.A.

THE death just announced of one of our most valued and hard­ working members, the Rev. Andrew Trollope, at Rome, on March 24th, will cast a gloom over the Society. Mr. Trollope was a member of an old Lincolnshire family, the Trollopes of Casewick, and was a nephew of the first Lord Kesteven, and of the Right Rev. the Suifragan Bishop of , so well known as a distinguished antiquary. He was born at Lincoln, on February 2nd, 1851, being the fourth child and second son of Captain Arthur Trollope by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. Richard Lucas, of Edith Weston. He was educated at Uppingham School, and at Clare College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1874 ; and was ordained in 1874 and in 1875 by the Bishop of Lincoln, on a title to the Curacy of St. James', Great Grimsby. In 1879 he came into Leicestershire, having been appointed to the Rectory of Carlton Curlieu with Ilston-on- the-Hill, by the patron Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Bart. Here he remained until 1885, when he was appointed Rector of Edith Weston, by his uncle, Richard Lucas, Esq., and he remained in the same sphere of work until his death. His connection with our Society began in 1879, when he was elected a member on July 28th. On January 29th, 1883, he was REV. ANDREW THOLLOPE. 197 elected cm the Committee, and has since been re-elected on it every succeeding year. Whilst residing at Carlton Curlieu, iind some­ times since, he was a constant attendant at the Meetings of the Society, and a frequent exhibitor of antiquities and objects of interest. In May, 1884, he was one of a Sub-Committee appointed by the Committee to report on certain embellishments that were being done to Lutterworth Church : their Report, drawn up by Mr. Trollope, is printed in the 7 ransactions, Vol. VI., p. 99. He also contributed to the Transactions some valuable "Notes on the Churches visited by the Society in July, 1887," (Vol. VI., pp. 314, &c.); and "Extracts from the Marriage Bonds of Lei­ cestershire," (Vol. VII., pp. 168, &c.) He also made a MS. Transcript of the Parish Registers of Edith Weston, from 1585 to 1836. But his name will go down to posterity as the author of " An Inventory of the Church Plate of Leicestershire, with some Account of the Donors," published in 1890 in two quarto volumes; a truly magnificent work, by far the fullest and most elaborate of all the works on Church Plate that have ever been published. In the preparation of this work, Mr. Trollope visited every Church, and examined personally every piece of Church Plate in the County. Mr. Trollope's strong point was his knowledge of Church Architecture; and in the course of our Summer Excursions he added very much to the pleasure of the members by his descriptions of the Churches visited by the Society. He was Local Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries for Rutland. He was never married, but he lived with some of his sisters at Edith Weston Rectory a quiet useful life, and he leaves a gap which it will be difficult to nil. His death occurred very suddenly. He went to Rome with two of his sisters and a cousin on March 10th, stopping at Turin and Pisa on the way, and very much enjoying all he saw. He was then apparently quite well, except for a cough. On the 22nd, his medical attendant declared that he had bronchitis, and on the following day he developed congestion of the lungs and pneumonia. His heart was so weak, and his breathing so difficult, that after only two days' illness he passed away suddenly and quietly at mid-day on the 24th. On the 26th, he was interred in the English Cemetery at Rome.

The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited :—

BY MR. J. KIRBY :—A Leicester siege ball, gun metal, weight about 7 Ibs., diameter 3£ inches, found in excavating Messrs. Raworth's factory in Leicester, near the . Also an old 198 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Leaden plate, supposed to be either an Insurance or Coffin plate, in the shape of a mitre with a Koyal Crown on the top, impressed with the design of a building. It has been painted and gilt, and wis found in Newarke Street. MR. FEWKBS presented the Society with a map of the Grantham and Nottingham Canal from Cropwell Butler to Bingham, dated 1792. It was unanimously RESOLVED that the Excursion Sub-Com­ mittee be requested, if possible, to arrange for the Summer Meeting to St. Albans and Hattield in the first or second week in June. VOTES of thanks to Mr. Fewkes, Mr. Kirby, and the Chairman were passed.

June 1st, 1896. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Boom, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

THE REV. A. M. RENDELL in the Chair.

The HON. SECRETARY reported the steps that had been taken by Mr. Wartnaby and himself in arranging for the Excursion to Hatfield and St. Albans, thirty-three names had been sent in up to date. A Programme was laid before the Committee. VOTES of thanks were passed to the following Societies for Proceedings and Transactions :—Societie d' Archaeologie de Bruxelles, and the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. The HON. SECRETARY reported that he had purchased a copy of the " Official Year Book of Learned Societies" for 1896. He also, on behalf of the Leicestershire County Council, presented the Society with two copies of a Return as to the Custody of Parish Documents relating to 305 Parishes, compiled by himself. A VOTE of thanks was passed for the same. A letter from Mr. Bland, of Gaddesby, was read giving an account of a recent discovery in the Church :— " Three windows have for some years been in a very bad state, the mullions being broken away and in part replaced by wood and cement, viz:—the north west window of the north aisle, one of the south windows of the clerestory and the south east window of the south aisle, and previous to the Easter Vestry of 1895, the north west window was blown out by a gust of wind and it became necessary for something to be done; and therefore, before the Vestry, an estimate was got out for the three windows, and being AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 199 a large amount the Vestry would only undertake the repairs of the north west window and the Clerestory, which they decided to thoroughly repair and fill in with Cathedral glass. And being very anxious to see the south east window of the south aisle also repaired, I asked permission of the Vestry to allow me the privilege of restoring, which I thought I could do with the assistance of some friends interested in Church Architecture. " The Society will remember that at the south east end of the south aisle there were some high pews or boxes approached by a stone step made into a sort of cosy corner, the walls being wains­ coted and covered with green baize, and in order to fit the boards properly to the wall the carpenter in his wisdom chopped off the tracery of a most beautifully worked piscina, and in after years someone who possessed more love for Architecture cut away the boards in order to show the mutilated piscina. " In clearing away the high pews I thought I would remove the plaster also to the height of the window sill, and this I consider was a most fortunate idea, for in clearing off the plaster there was found in the centre of the east end under the window a pretty nearly square piece of brickwork 2 ft. 6 ins. by 2 ft., and of course we had to take out this brickwork, and to our great surprise and delight we found at the back of this the loose chippings and part of the bowl of the broken piscina, and this of course led us into extra work, for having found the pieces we were in duty bound to repair the piscina and the niche in which the pieces were found, for it was evident that at some date or other this had been used as a super-altar, for undoubtedly an altar had been there, for underneath the boarded floor was the stone step on which the table had been placed; so now the entire corner has been swept out, the plaster removed, the stone mullions repaired, the window filled with Cathedral glass, the walls tucked, the piscina restored, the super- altar opened, and new oak benches instead of the old high pews. " I wish you would kindly alter, sometime, in the records of the Society, the mistake that was made in the reredos in our Church. The reredos was put in by myself in grateful remem­ brance of the late Mr. Cheney, and the east window was put in by Mrs. Cheney in memory of her late husband. It has been reported that both were put in by Mrs. Cheney." It was RESOLVED that Major W. J. Freer and B. A. Smith, Esq., be appointed delegates to the Congress of Archaeological Societies in July next. It was RESOLVED that the best thanks of the Society be given to G. H. Nevinson, Esq., for his valuable gift of a collection of tiles and other interesting relics from . 200 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

The following were duly elected Members of the Society:— S. S. Partridge, Esq., Belvoir Street, Leicester; and A. H. Burgess, Esq., Berridge Street, Leicester. MAJOR FREER exhibited for S. Harris, Esq., two bound copies of petitions to Parliament in 1641 and 1G42 respectively, the latter relating to the Maga/iue and the reply of Lord Falkland on beliulf of King Charles I., dated from the Court held at the Castle of Leicester, on the 24th day of July, 1642.

THE ANNUAL EXCURSION.

THE Annual Excursion of the Society for the year 1896 took place on Thursday and Friday, June llth and 12th, 1896, to ST. ALBANS AND HATFIBLD. Thursday, June llth.—Members and friends, about fifty in number, assembled at the Midland Railway Station, Leicester, on Thursday morning, and left by the 8.40 train, reaching St. Albans about two hours later. After lunch at the " Peahen Hotel," which was the head-quarters during the visit, the party proceeded to Hatfield, the well-known seat of the Marquis of , K.Gr. After a pleasant walk through the grounds the Mansion was reached, which stands on an eminence in a very commanding position, and under the guidance of the Society's old friend and Honorary Member, Mr. Jas. Neale, F.S.A., and accompanied by the Housekeeper, a very interesting inspection was made. When all were assembled in the large dining hall Mr. Neale delivered an address upon "Hatfield House,'' or "Heathfield," as it was anciently called, derived from the character of the surrounding country. In the Anglo-Saxon period Hatfield belonged to the Crown. The plan of the building resembles a flattened "U," and the house is all built of red bricks and stone. The estimate for the Elizabethan building was £'2926 19s. Od., but by various additions, such as stone, which was obtained at Lyndon, the estimate was increased to £7000. The ceiling of the great banqueting hall was built by one of Lord Salisbury's ancestors about 1600. The hall is 50 feet long by 30 feet wide and was formerly used as an armoury, but the armour is now arranged in order of date in the long gallery. Queen Elizabeth lived at Hatfield to her accession to the Throne, and a small private garden still remains where she employed many hours in recreation. It is quite possible that the apartments now standing might have been inhabited by this Princess. In 1835 the first Marchioness lost her life through a fire which consumed a portion of the Mansion. ANNUAL EXCURSION. 201

Portraits of Queens Mary and Elizabeth, Charles I., Wellington, Henry VIII. and his wives, and the horse upon which Queen Elizabeth rode to Tilbury, were especially noticed as were Queen Anne's Coronation Chair and Queen Elizabeth's curious old oak cradle. Most of the rooms in the Mansion were visited, including the long gallery which contains the armour and some fine tapestry. After tea the party walked through the park, which is beautifully wooded, and the tree known as " Queen Elizabeth's Oak," under which she is said to have been reading when the news of her Accession was brought to her, was seen.

Friday, June 12£/i.—At 10 o'clock on Friday morning the party visited St. Albans' Abbey. Mr. Neale again acting as guide, and his ample knowledge of the subject was greatly appreciated by those present. The Tower first received attention. It is built of Roman bricks which, though nearly 2000 years old, are in a wonderful state of preservation. It was built in the reigns of and William Rufus, being commenced about 1077 and finished in 1088. The bricks were obtained from the Roman City of Verula- mium, which was only a short distance from the Abbey and to the south west of the ancient City of St. Albans. The Tower is 144 feet high and about 50 feet square; in the middle ages it had a lofty lantern upon the summit, and high turrets at each of the four corners; these features were eventually removed and a short leaden spire was placed in the centre. The whole Tower was coated with plaster, but both have been removed. Passing down to the great west front, the enormous length of the Abbey, which is no less than 550 feet, is very noticeable. The great west front has unfortunately been entirely rebuilt by Lord Grimthorpe, at great cost. This is the third west front that the Abbey has had. The first, which was Norman, was 50 feet wider than the present one; the second front was built by Abbot John de Cella in the Early English style, but in the course of time became so insecure that it had to be entirely rebuilt. There is some very fine work in the three porches, the greater part of which is a reproduction of that of John de Cella, and some portions of the original work were observed to be incorporated with the new. In the nave the view is blocked by the organ, and only glimpses can be caught of Norman arches and painted ceilings beyond. There is an interesting stoup or receptacle for Holy Water in the north aisle. There are nine arches, which were erected 650 years ago, and have not been materially altered or restored since. They were built by Abbot Trumpington between 1214 and 1235, and M VOL. VIII. 202 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. look remarkably new. There is also a series of ancient frescoes dated from the 13th or 14th century. These were discovered in 1869, and were coated with whitewash. On the north side of the nave are Norman bays, over 800 years old, erected by Abbot Paul de Caen, but it is noticeable that there are no similar ones on the other side. The built them there, but two of the immense columns fell outwards demolishing the aisle and part of the cloisters, the damage being very great. The Abbot, Hugh de Eversden, cleared away the remains and erected the five bays now seen in the Decorated style. The rood screen is a good specimen of this period, though considerably mutilated, and the organ is a fine one, having cost nearly £1500. The choir ceiling is very interesting. During a recent restor­ ation this ceiling was accidentally found to have the 17th century colouring upon it, covering much older painting. The latter surface was removed and exposed the old ceiling as now seen. There are in all thirty-six panels, which are believed to be work of from 1368 to 1376. The north transept ceiling is of deal, and quite recent, but in the floor of this transept are fine examples of ancient tiles. The tower arches are 55 feet high and the ceiling 102 feet from the floor. The high altar screen is a magnificent specimen of 15th century stonework, and was erected by Abbot William Wallingford about the year 1464. It has been restored recently by Mr. H. H. Gibbs at a cost of £10,000. In the centre of the Saints' Chapel stands the shrine of Saint Alban, which is about 580 years old, having been constructed by Abbot John de Marynis in the early Decorated style. It is made of Purbeck marble and has very elaborate work upon it, and no doubt formerly presented an imposing appearance. About the time of the Reformation this shrine of Alban or Albanus, the first British Martyr, was broken up into hundreds of pieces, which were used as material for filling up the arches, &c., and for 330 years the shrine of St. Alban was lost. During the restoration, under Sir Gilbert Scott, the pieces were found, and by a most remarkable instance of restoration, in which Mr. Neale himself took part, the shrine was in a great part reinstated, and something like 2000 pieces were placed in position. On the north side of the Saints' Chapel there is a watching gallery of carved oak about five centuries old. ANNUAL EXCURSION. 203

The southern part of the Chapel is occupied almost entirely by the chantry tomb of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, the youngest son of Henry IV. The shrine of St. Amphibalus, the teacher of St. Alban, stands in the north aisle of the presbytery. The Ante-Chapel and Lady Chapel were also visited. It will be noticed that there is still much interesting old work to be seen in spite of modern restoration. Leaving the Abbey with reluctance, Mr. Neale pointed out the site of the old Monastery buildings, and the party passed under the ancient gateway of the Monastery which, with the Abbey, are the only parts of the Monastic buildings now remaining. This gateway was built by Abbot de la Mare about 1362. After luncheon the party drove to the Roman Causeway and paid a brief visit to St. Michael's Church, then returning to St. Albans en route for Leicester, which was reached about 7 p.m. Mr. Neale has kindly promised a Paper on " Hatfield," and if any Members require further information about the Abbey it is to be found in Mr. Neale's exhaustive and beautiful work on the "History of St. Alban's Abbey." A short Paper by James Neale, Esq., F.S.A., entitled "Notes on the Abbey Church of St. Alban," will be found in the Associated Societies' Reports and Papers, Vol. XIII., pages 255-264. See also the Society's Transactions, Vol. V., pages 30-38, and 96-100. The Society visited St. Alban's Abbey, on July 19th, 1876. The following list mentions in chronological order the works now to be found in St. Alban's Abbey from the earliest date to the middle of the 16th century. ROMAN. The tiles from the ruined City Verulam, re-used in the building of the Norman Church by Abbot Paul. SAXON. The stone balusters in the transept, re-used in the Norman Church. NORMAN. The eastern part of nave. Six bays on north side ...... Paul of Caen, 1077-1093. Choir. The bays on north and south sides ...... Ditto. Central tower ...... Ditto. Transept. (Church consecrated 1115) Ditto. The arcades of the slype, on south side of south transept ...... Robert de Gorham, 1151-1166. 204 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

EARLY ENGLISH. Part of north western porch John de Cella, 1195-1214. ,, central western porch Ditto. William de Trumpingtone 1214-1235. „ south western porch Ditto. Four western bays on north side of nave Ditto. Five western bays on south side of nave Ditto. Additions to choir windows Ditto. Sanctuary and foundations of the eastern chapels John de Hertford, 1235-1260. Part of ante-chapel to lady chapel Roger de Nortone, 1260-1290. DECORATED. Part of ante-chapel John de Berkehamctede, 1291-1301. Lady chapel; lower portion Ditto. Part of ante-chapel John de Marynes, 1302-1308. Completion of ante-chapel... Hugh de Eversdone, 1308-1326. Lady chapel; upper portion Ditto. Five bays on south side of nave. (Fell down 1323. Rebuilding com­ menced by Eversdone. Clerestory was completed later) ... Ditto. The remains of the cloister wall-arcade Ditto. „ „ „ Richard de Walyngforde, 1326-1335. ,, ,, „ ... Michael de Mentmore, 1335-1349. Shrine of Saint Alban. Rood screen. Doorway in south aisle of choir (leading to east walk of cloister). PERPENDICULAR. Shrine of St. Amphibalus (erected by Ralph Whytchwiche, sacrist) ... Thomas de la Mare, 1349-1396. Great gateway to the monastery ... Ditto. Triforium windows on north side of nave and choir. Watching loft. (About 1420.) Choir ceiling. High altar screen ...... William Walyngforde, 1476-1484. ANNUAL EXCURSION. 205

THE PRINCIPAL MONUMENTS. Early English tomb of the hermits Roger and Sigar. Brass of Abbot de la Mare (executed in his lifetime) ...... Thomas de la Mare, 1349-1396. Whethamstede's chapel ...... John de$Whetharnstede, 1420-1440. Duke of Gloucester's monument (died 1447) ...... John Stoke, 1440-1451. Abbot Ramryge's sepulchral chapel, about 1522 ...... Thomas Ramryge was Abbot from 'l492.

July 21th, 1896. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester. T. HABROLD, ESQ., in the Chair.

A VOTE of thanks was passed to A. D. Weld French, Esq., of Boston, U.S.A., for his work on the Family of French in Eng­ land ; to James Gairdener, Esq., for a copy of his Paper on the Battle of Bosworth; to the Shropshire Archaeological Society for part 1, Vol. VIII., of the 2nd series of the Transactions; to the Royal Archaeological Institute for No. 1, Vol. III., of the 2nd series of the Archaeological Journal; and to the Essex Archaeo­ logical Society for part 1, Vol. VI., of the new series of the Transactions. MAJOR FREER reported that forty Members and their friends visited Hatfield and St. Albans, on June llth and 12th, under the able guidance of James Neale, Esq., F.S.A., Honorary Member of the Society. A hearty VOTE of thanks was given to Mr. Neale for his services. A letter was read from Walter Hazell, Esq., M.P., intimating that the Chief Commissioner for Works might be able to take over the guardianship of the Jewry Wall, should the people of Leicester wish him to do so. It was RESOLVED, " That in the opinion of this Society it was most desirable that the Jewry Wall should be placed under the guardianship of the Chief Commissioner of Works under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments Act of 1882, and that a copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to Mr. Hazell with the request that he would present the same to Mr. Akers Douglas." 20G LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

The HONORARY SECRETARY reported that he duly attended the Congress of Archaeological Societies at Burlington House, on July 8th, an account of which Meeting will be duly published. Mr. Edmund Bland, of St. Martin's, Leicester, was duly elected a Member of the Society.

September 28f/i, 1890. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

THE REV. C. HEXTON WOOD, M.A., in the Chair.

The correspondence was read. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Shropshire Archaeological Society for part 2, Vol. VIII., of the 2nd series of the Transactions. Mr. Walter Hazell, M.P., was duly elected a Member, and one of the Presidents of the Society. MAJOR FREER exhibited for THOMAS BROOKS, ESQ., of Barkby Hall, an Elizabethan sixpence, dated 1572, found in the garden; also a George IV. Colonial sixpence, dated 1822. THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHRR, M.A., F.S.A., contributed a short Paper (which was read for him in his absence by MAJOR FREER) on "THE ESTATES OF THE EARLS OF CHESTER AND THE DESPENSERS IN CERTAIN LEICESTERSHIRE MANORS." A VOTE of thanks was passed to Mr. Fletcher for the same.

November 30th, 1896. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

THE REV. C. HENTON WOOD, M.A., in the Chair.

The correspondence was read. VOTES of thanks for part 3, Vol. VII., of the Society's Transactions were received from the Society of Antiquaries, London; the Royal Avchraological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland ; and the Essex Archaeological Society. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 207

VOTES of thanks were passed to the Royal Archaeological Insti­ tute for No. 211 of Transactions; to the Shropshire Archoeological Society for part 3, Vol. VIII., of the 2nd series of Transactions; and to the Surrey Archaeological Society for Vol. XIII., part 1, of the Collections. A grant of £5, on the application of THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHEB, M.A., F.S.A., was directed to be paid after the Annual Meeting in January next, for further transcripts of Leicestershire documents from the Public Record Office, &c. It was RESOLVED that a VOTE of thanks be given to M. I. Joyce, Esq., for his kind present of a photograph and transcript of the early Survey of Leicestershire, 1124-1129. MAJOR FREER reported that negotiations were still going on with respect to the preservation of the Jewry Wall. The following were duly elected Members of the Society :— Richard Smith-Carrington, Esq., F.S.A., Ashby Folville Hall, Mellon Mowbray; Mrs. H. Simpson-Gee, Knighton Frith, Lei­ cester; Mr. S. Perkins Pick, Millstone Lane, Leicester; Mr. Richard Taylor, Ratcliffe Road, Leicester; Mr. James \Vright, Quorndon, Loughborough; and Mr. Robert Peach, The Elms, Oadby. The following interesting groups of war medals were exhibited by MAJOR FREER :— Wm. Masters, 29th Foot.—1. Punjab; bars; Chiliauwala and Goojerat. 2. Sutlej; bar; Sobvaon (Ferozeshur in exergue). Private Thomas Taylor, H.M. 16th Lancers.—1. Sutlej; bar; Sobraon (Aliwal in exergue). 2. Marajpoor; bronze star. Sergeant J. Smalley, 78th Highlanders.—1. Indian Service; medal bar, Persia. 2. Indian Mutiny; bar, Lucknow. Private W. Tomlinson, 80th Foot.—1. Indian Service ; bar, Perak. 2. South Africa,- bar, 1878-9. 3. Egypt, 1882. 4. Bronze Star, 1882. Colour-Sergeant James Fullarton, 93rd Highlanders.—1. Crimea ; bar, Sebastopol. 2. Crimea; Turkish medal. 8. Indian Service ; bar, Umbeyla. 4. Indian Mutiny ; bars, Lucknow and Relief of Luoknow. A very fine group. VOTES of thanks were passed to Major Freer and to the Chairman. 208 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

THE ESTATES OF THE EAELS OF CHESTER AND THE DESPENSERS IN CERTAIN LEICESTERSHIRE MANORS.

BY PHK REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER, M.A., F.S.A.

HUGH LUPUS, Earl of Chester, a nephew of William the Con­ queror, enjoyed twenty-two manors in Leicestershire, besides almost the whole of Cheshire, and numerous lordships in other counties. Several of his Leicestershire manors, including Beau- manor, Loughborough, Knightthorpe, and others, chiefly in the Hundred of Goscote, early in the 18th century were held by the Despensers. It has long been a puzzle how these manors passed from the Earls of Chester to the Despensers. Mr. Edwin Goadby, who wrote in a local newspaper, 1864-1866, a most valuable " History of Loughborough from the time of the Britons to the middle of the 19th century," which unfortunately was never separately printed, suggested that it was by the marriage of Hugh Despenser with the widow of Geoffrey of Chester in 1206.* But Geoffrey of Chester did not belong to the family of Hugh Lupus at all; and it is very doubtful whether Despenser ever married Geoffrey's widow, for what King John gave Despenser was, not Geoffrey's widow in marriage, but the right of disposing of her in marriage, which of course gave him considerable emolument. I think, however, that the difficulty can be cleared up. Two things demand attention. (1.) The Despensers were not, as has been generally supposed " despensers " or stewards to the King, but to the Earls of Chester. This is clear from the fact that they frequently witnessed charters of the Earls of Chester.t There seem to have been five brothers, who were "despensers " or stewards to the Earls of Chester, viz., Hugh, Thomas, Henry, Robert, and Geoffrey, who all occur as witnesses to charters. (2.) The Despensers were not chief lords of the fee at all, but simply mesne lords, holding under the Earls of Chester and their successors. The Testa de Nevill states that in 1240 Hugh Despenser held a fee in Loughborough of the fee of Hugh Daubeney (or de Albini). Evidently Hugh de Albini was then the chief lord, and Hugh Despenser the mesne lord. We have no record of any grant; but it seems to me clear that at some time, probably very early in the 13th century, the then Earl of

* See Close Roll, 8 John, mem. 5. t Chartulary of Whalley Abbey, published by the Chetham Society, Vols. X. XI. and XVI. THE EARLS OF CHESTER AND THE DESPENCKRS. 209

Chester (probably Ranulph, the fourth Earl) granted the manors of Loughborough, Beaumanor, &c., to his steward (probably Hugh Despenser), to be holden of the Earl by certain services. The descent of the manors was probably as follows:—On the death of Hugh Lupus in 1101, his estates passed to his son Richard de Abrincis, second Earl of Chester. He died in 1119 without issue, and was succeeded by his first cousin Ranulph de Mes- chines, who was created Earl of Chester, and died in 1128. His son Ranulph, surnamed de Germons, succeeded as second Earl of Chester (of the new creation), and on his death in 1155 his son Hugh (Keveliok), third Earl of Chester, succeeded. Hugh died in 1181, and was succeeded by his son Ranulph, fourth Earl, on whose death without issue in 1232 his great estates devolved upon his sisters arid their issue, these manors passing to his second sister and coheiress, Mabel, widow of William de Albini, fourth Earl of Arundel. Hugh de Albini, fifth Earl of Arundel, succeeded to the manors; arid on his death without issue iii 1243 they seem to have passed to his second sister and coheir, Cecilie, wife of Roger de Monte Alto. They ultimately passed to his nephew Robert de Montalt, and on his death without issue in 1329, devolved (accord­ ing to a settlement) upon Queen Isabel, mother of Edward III., for her life, and afterwards to John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall, her second son, in fee. On his death unmarried in 1336, they no doubt reverted to his elder brother King Edward III. This is probably the history of the chief estate. As regards the mesne estate, the Despensers held the manors (evidently under the Earls of Chester and their successors) until the attainder and execution of Hugh " the younger Despenser " in 1325-6, when they were soon afterwards granted to Henry Lord Beaumont, in whose descendants they remained until 1460, when John Lord Beaumont was attainted. They were afterwards granted to the Hastings family. This distinction between the chief and mesne estates clears up, I think, what has long seemed a difficulty. 210 LKICESTERSHIRK ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

CALENDAR OF LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS, 1559 TO 1649.

TRANSCRIBED BY HENRY HARTOPP. (Continued from page 178.)

THE following pages contain references to upwards of 3000 Leicestershire testators' Wills proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Leicester between 1588 and 1614, and which are still preserved in the Probate Registry at Leicester. Many important names of former Leicestershire residents will be found in the list. It is hoped to print the remainder of the Calendar to 1649 in the next part of the Transactions, and it is proposed to deal with the Administration Bonds for the same period, and the records of the Peculiar Courts now deposited at Leicester, in a similar manner afterwards. As stated at page 82 of the present volume of these Transactions, there are preserved at Leicester a number of unproved Wills and papers relating to Administrations, which for various reasons were never completed. It has been thought expedient to print here a list of these for the period under our notice:— No. 1630. Barsbye, Robt.; Leicester .. 25 1639. Bent, Thos., sen.; Enderby .. 26 1626. Bird, Francis: Newtown Linford 38 1641. Brackhouse, Henry; Ashby de la zouch 8 1642. Byard, Elias; Ashby de la zouch 9 1643. Clarke, Jhane; Ashby de la zouch 40 1644. Dudley, Walter; 61 1626. Fletcher, John ; Ansty .... 85 1644. Foster, Simon; Donnington (Executrix's 3ond) 72 1634. Hartoppe, George; (Copy) 114 1643. Kempe, Thos.; Ashby de la zouch 134 1625. Lewyn, Rich.; Glenneld (Copy) 150 1625. Marshall, Humphrey ; Anstey .. 160 1643. Narborrow, Ralphe ; Ashby de la zouch 161 1605. Newton, Wm.; Humberstone (Copy) 162 1643. Orton, Daniell; Ashby de la zouch 169 1644. Phaxman, Thos.; Ashby de la zouch (Nuncupative 174 1609. Pickard, Wm.; Leicester (Copy) 197 1576. Pyme, Wm.; Lokyngton .. 176 1633. Quarles, George Enderby (Copy) 198 1632. Reyner, Bridget; Norborow .. 207 1617. Scriven, Rich.; Nelston (Copy) 247 1611. Sturges, Thos.; Husbands Bosworth (Copy) 237 1643. Wallis, Eliz.; Ashby de la zouch (Nuncupative) 264 1643. Wilders, Thos.; Ashby de la zouch (Nuncupative) 263 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 211

1587.—Continued. 1588.—Continued. No. No. Smart, Wm.; Gilmorton 73 •Clarson, George; Bredon Smith, Isabella; Ashby Parva 108 Cockin, Richard ; Muston 24 & 28 Smith, Thos.; 58 Cocks, John ; Wymotham 74 Smith, Wm. ; Markett Boseworth 6 Coleman, Richard ; Lutterworth 133 Smith, als. Rayner, Thos.; Ashby Cook, als. Smith, John; Kerby bellers 69 Parva in—120 Cooke, Thos.; parish of Broughton Smithe, John ; Coston 21 Astley 60 Spreckley, Wm.; Coston gi Coope, George; Ortori 41 Stoks, George; 49 Corser, John ; Ashby parva 131 Stripling, Wm.; Gilmorton 132 Cost, William ; 66 & 67 Sutton, John ; Bitteswell 71 Costerdine,John ; rector of Lutter­ Swane, John ; Medborne 45 worth 25 Tales, Wm.; 48 Cowper, Wm.; Stonistanton 149 Tilson, Thos.; Peckleton 7 Croson, Edw.; Burstall 15 Tilson, Thos.; Peckleton 93 Dawkins, Rich.; Easton 148 Tomson, Rich.; Earnsby 65 Dent, Roger; Ashbydelazouche 42 Trentam, Thos.; Kerby Bellers 109 Dudley, Wm.; Swepston n Vincent, Roger; Lockington 10 Eastwoode, Wm.; Bitteswell 35 Ward, Wm.; Shanckton 62 Everitt, John ; Thirleston 36 "Watha, Rich.; Appleby 37 Fawnt, Anthony Ar. ; Foston 73 Watson, Eliz.; Harby 121 Franck, Richard ; Burstall 118 Webster, Gilbert; Peckleton 13 Freak, Phillipp ; Leicester z Webster,Wm.; Thornton 74 Fryer, Wm.; Huncoat 22 White, John ; Wigston 19 Gilbart, Margery ; Appleby 99 Wightman, Wm.; Lutterworth 113 Gilbart, Robert; Appleby 57 Wilkinson, John ; Leicester So Glover, Christopher; Kerby bellers 72 Wood, Christopher; Walton 8 Gorton, Edmund; Leicester 136 Worth, Ralph ; Humberston 130 Gowrton, John ; Brannston in Wyles, Thos.; Snarston 131 Groocock, Thos.; Shanckton 127 Harriatt, Margaret; Cleybrok 114 Harris, Henry; Gilmorton I 1588. Hayne, Robt.; Sysonby 98 Heckleston, Rich.; Lutterworth 117 Abell,ab.Johnson,Joan; Leicester 44 Heafford, Wm.; Cosby 55 Acton, Thos.; Redmell 9 Heiffeilde, John ; Applebye 91 Arnold, Richard ; Mountsorrell 139 Hill, Nicholas; Herther 63 Arnolde, Thos.: Muston 19 Hitchcock, Jone; Medborne 102 Atkins, Richard ; Slawston 88 Holte, Roger; Thorparnold 105 Barnes, Edw.; Ashbydelazouch 80 Hood, Humphrey ; Coleorton 85 Barton, Wm.; Seagrave 53 Hortopp, Stephen; Muston 94 Bate, Agnes ; Buckminster 115 Hubbard, John ; Frisby 52 Beebey, John ; Hawstead 27 Jackson, Fayles; Thorpe awker, Birde, Maria; Leicester 113 p. of Disbley 18 Blowre, John ; Loughborowe 38 Jakes, Robert; Worthington 107 Bodell, John ; Blougherby 30 Johnson, Thos.; Barkby 151 Boman, Thos;; Medborne 23 Johnson (see Abell). Bramley, Thos.; Prestwold 49 Lee, Robert; 97 Browne, John ; Hinckley 83 Leech, Edw.; Thrumaston 50 Burrowes, Henry ; Burrowe 45 Linney, Law; Thorpedmeere 128 Butler, Thos. ; Appleby 90 Linsey, John ; Leicester 39 Callis, John ; Barrowe 119 Linsey, Margaret; Mountsorrell 120 Catlin, Alice; Leicester 46 Loton, John ; Seagrave 56 Cawnte, Robt.; Abkettleby 20 Lucas, Wm.; Northkilworth no Chamberlin, Everat; Beebey 125 Lytherland, Roger; Belton 122 Chapman, Rich ; Lutterworth 134 Marson, Wm.; Bitteswell 31 Chapman, Robert; Horneinghold 86 Martin, Robert; listen 103 Chapman, Thos.; Dunton 5 Mason, Henry ; Barkby thorpe 32 Chilwell, John ; Swepston 8 Choyse, Joice ; Applebye 58 * A memorandum states that this is upon the file of Inventories for 1588, fo. 194. VOL. VIII. 212 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1588.—Continued. 1588.—Continued. No. No. May, John; Sysonbye 108 Worthington, Robt.; Lockington 40 Meadowes, Wm.; Enderby 65 Wright, Edw.; vicar of Slawston 93 Meadwell, Robt.; Wistowe 101 Wright, John; 84 Morion, Nich.; Markett Boseworth 62 Wright, Richard; Appleby 64 Moseley, Thos.; Twicrosse 34 Wright, Wm.; Desford 4 Neadham, Rich.; Shepeshead 124 Newton, John ; Houghton 33 1589. Norman, Robt.; Enderby 48 Fallen, Alice; Wigston 51 Adnitt, Robert; Billensden 41 Palmer, Wm.; Dun ton 112 Alsopp, Barthol.; Queniborow 50 Parker, Thos.; Frisby juxtaGalby 100 Anderson, Law; Saxulby 48 Partrich, Alice ; Lutterworth 76 Andrewes, Henry; Stretton 36 Patchett, Thos.; Statherne 92 Baker, als. Smith, Rich.; Hinckley 12 Pate, John ; parish of Bredon 7 Baker, Thos.; Croxton 94 Pickard, Robt.; Thrumaston 43 Barrodale, Robt.; Syleby 88 Pickering, John ; Packington 87 Barwell, Henry; Oddeston 97 Pole, John ; Burstall 106 Bassett, Thos.; 16 Power, Wm.; Wymeswold 6 Baxter, Wm., senr.; Thurcaston 75 Powltney, Robt.; Branston 68 Blackley, Wm.; Stapleton 63 Pratt, John; Gilmorton 26 Blower, James; Garthorp 4 Pratt, John; Gilmorton 29 Brannston, Hy., senr.; Woodhonse 20 Roby, Thos.; Castledonington 79 Breerhurst, Nicholas; Syston 22 Rowe, Wm.; Bowthorpe 12 Briggs, Wm.; Croxton 82 Rustat, Wm.; Barrowe 104 Bright, Jone; Coates 57 Scrivin, Joan ; Packington 14 Broughton, John ; Norton juxta Sharp, Alice; Ashbydelazouch 82 Galby 42 Sharp, Wm.; Brannston 95 Bucknall, Thos: Castledonington 69 Shingleton, Margaret; Leicester 132 Burden, Rich.; Stapleford 72 Shipley, Henry ; Loughborow 77 Burditt, John ; Bruntingthorp 30 Smith, Thos.; Nelston 75 Clerke, Henry; Markefeilde 49 Smith (see Cook). Colton, Robert; Bagworth 13 Spencer, John ; Melton 96 Cooe, Thos.; Sproxton 54 Starkye, George ; Tonge 140 Croson, Peter; Westlangton 14 Stokes, John ; Abkettleby 21 Crosse, Wm.: Eastwell 33 Stretton, John ; Ashbydelazouch 40 Dawkin, Robert; 81 Stretton, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch 13 Dawson, Thos.; Leicester 3 Sybe, Henry ; Ashbydelazouch 81 Dent, Thos.; Halloughton n Tallice, John; Rolston 17 Dorman, Thos. ; 46 Taylor, Robt.; Ashbydelazouch 37 Erick, John, senior; Leicester 55 Thornton, Wm.; Ashby parva 61 Evington, John; Belton 52 Tilley, Edw.; Enderby 47 Fisher, Wm.; Thurmaston 74 Tomson, Ralph ; Belton 113 Freeman, Wm.; Stonton wyvell 96 Towers, Roger; Barston 130 Frisby, Wm.; Tilton 99 Turvill, Thos.; Sheasby 109 Fryer, George; 91 Wakelin, Wm.; Bringhurst 89 Gaze, Thos.; Queniborowe 47 Wale, Wm. ; 121 Greene, Richard; Melton 65 Walker, Eliz.; Appleby 54 Griffin, Francis ; Woodhouse 51 Walker, Tobias; Somerby 138 Hall, Wm.; Cottesbitch 93 Weaver, Hugh ; Bilston 59 Harris, Eliz; Higham 6 Wells, George; Skeffington 129 Harris, Thos.; Bitteswell 87 Wensley, Thos.; Sproxton 71 Hartopp, Eliz.; Brannstone 44 West, Robert; 137 Heckstall, Nicholas; Barlston 2 Whatton, Eliz.; Newtowne 3 Henshawe, John; Loughborowe 101 White, Richard; Sproxton 70 Higginson, Nicholas; Leare 60 Whiteing, Gregory ; 16 Hindman, John ; Higham 8 Wightman, Richard ; Shilton 10 Holland, Hugh; Congeston 73 Winbey, Wm.; Beebey 116 Hollingworth, Anna; Wytherley 24 Woolman, Martin ; Lutterworth 135 Holmes, Agnes; Wigston 15 Wormewell, Thos.; Melton 78 Home, Thos.; Sewsterne 78 Worshipp, Thos.; Leicester 126 Horton, John; Saddington So LEICESTEBSHIRB WILLS. 218

1589.—Continued. 1590.—Continued. No. No. Iliffe, Edw.; Willoughby 25 Alsopp, John ; Onelipp 79 Innocent, John : Kibworth 43 Armeston, Wm.; Burstall 89 Jarram, Robert; 70 Ashby, Helena; Barwell 60 Knight, John ; Smeeton 10 Ashe, Robert; Shepeshead 107 Ludford, Joan ; Syeston 19 Baggeley, Thos.; Leicester 7 Mathewe, Robt.; Blaby 90 Bakewell, John ; Donington 35 Mathewe, Thos.; Carlton 39 Bale, Gilbert; Westarby 19 Melton, Edw.; Beeby 18 Barnard, Robert; Kerby bellers 62 Newbolde, Thos. ; Normanton 40 Beeney, Robt.; Castledonington 68 Newton, Thos.; Harwell 98 Berridge, Anth.; Barkby 72 Oldershawe, James ; Kegworth 76 Bloxam, Morrice; Wigston 15 Palmer, John ; Baresby 45 Boden, Ottwell; Wymotham 86 Pares, Robert; Abkettleby 9 Boothe, Edw.; Hallowghton 93 Patchett, Roger; Ragdale 5 Boseworth, Edw.; Medborne 83 Picke, John; Ashbyfolwell 34 Brears, Thos. ; Kibworth 103 Pope, Thos.; Newton Burgeland 59 Briningham,Thos.; Loughborowe 115 Pullin, Hugh ; Sewsterne 79 Bruan, John : Seagrave 27 Ragg, George ; Remington 58 Buckler, Robt. ; Shernford 4 Ramsden, George; Belgrave 31 Buckley (see Weaver). Raven, James ; Sewsterne 62 Burnby, Robert; Saltby 3 Read, Christopher; Braunston 77 Bussard, John; Smeeton 119 Reed, Rich.; Walton, p. of Galley, John ; Stapleford 84 Kylmecoat 29 Cawnte, Gabriel; Statherne 4 Reynold, Robert; Dunton 37 Cawnte, Rich.; Sileby 40 Rodeley, Thos.; Sileby 89 Charity, Hugh ; Muston 66 Rowse, George ; Hose 27 Coles, John ; Thedingworth 20 Rowse, Thos.; Muston i Coltman, Wm.; Earnsby 91 Sheene, Alice ; Bruntingthorp 71 Cowper, Godfrey; Leicester 127 Siston, Christiana ; Shepeshead 64 Coxon, Ellis; Wymeswolde 75 Slack, John ; Loughborowe 66 Coxon, Humphrey; p. of Kylmecott 50 Smart, John; Coats 86 Cranwell, Thos.; Loughborowe 102 Smarte, Wm.; Holwell 28 Croson, Hugh; Humberston 106 Smith, Thos.; Hinckley 83 Dalby, Wm.; Stapleford 13 Smith (see Baker). Dennis, Wm.; Easlhorpe 123 Smithe, Agnes ; Easton 21 Denton, John ; Barton 124 Sneath, Richard ; Waltham 35 Dreycott, Robt. ; Loddington 71 Staples, Richard; Coates 67 Dyes, Oliver; Catthorpe 100 Button, Richard ; Kegworth 7 Fawlkener, Rich.; Stokerston 118 Tarlton, Wm.; Huncoat 32 Fletcher, Robt. ; Burstall 3 Tate, Anthony; Hobye 17 Fowlks, Wm.; Thurcaston 109 Taylor, Margery; Leicester 68 Foxe, Richard ; Kibworth 90 Toone, Wm.; Overseale 95 Foxe, Richard ; Kibworth 94 Turlington, Henry; Thrumaston 53 Frecking, Rich.; Bottisford n 'Walker, Thos.; Tugby 26 Garle, Roger; Shernford 23 Wamesley, Thos.; ———— 92 Gladwin, George; Barrow 6 Ward, John ; Littlethorp 100 Glover, Henry ; Sewsterne 58 Warde, Eliz.: Hatharne 61 Glover, John ; Buckminster 67 Williams, Christopher; Foxton 38 Glover, Thos.; Buckminster i Wilson, Ralph ; Carlton 84 Godfrey, Robt.; 85 Wilson, Wm.; Barkby thorp 23 Gooddale, Edw.; Ullesthorpe 73 Worsdale, Nicholas; Braunston 85 Goodman, John ; Snibston 36 Wyldey, John; Attarton, p. of Greenam, Rich.; Bottisford no Wetherley 56 Greetham, Wm.; Bottisford 116 Grove, Wm.; Prestwolde 77 1590. Gunnell, Edw.; Kegworth 18 Hadden, Joan; Enderby 97 Abbott, Mathew; Loughborowe 125 Hall, Edmund ; Barlston 105 Adcock, George; Burrowe 55 Hall, Rich.; Bottisford 54 Allatt, Thos.; Skeffington 97 Hardiman, Thos. ; Leare 80 Almey, Henry; Dunton 33 Harte, John ; Kerby bellers 76 214 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1590.—Continued. 1590. — Continued. No. No. Hatterley, Wm.; Ashbydelazouch 113 Towers, Wm. ; Easthorpe 2 Hickson, Helen ; Barkston 120 Veysey, Rich ; Thurlston 88 Hood, Thos.. senior; Mountsorrell 38 Vynes, Rich. ; Othorpe 31 Howton, Edmund ; Redmell 4 Ward, Thos. ; Earnsby 34 Ilston, Edw.; Tilton 26 Warde, Thos. ; 22 James, Thos.; Shepeshead 112 Weaver,a/s.Buckley,Wm. ; Thornton 5 Jarrarn, John ; Diseworth 126 Welch, James; Abbey gate, Jorden, John; Gumley 114 Leicester 98 Jowett, Rich: Kegworth 117 Wellinger, Rich. ; Braunston 59 Kelham, Allin ; Thorp setchfeilde 45 Whittle, Hugh ; Harbey 74 Kelham, Eliz.; Croxton 64 Williams, Nicholas; Foxton 59 King, John ; Cranhoe 99 Woodford, Edw. ; Baresby 32 Labidg, Nicholas; Saltby 108 Wright, Robt. ; Eaton 57 Lacy, John ; Melton 3 Wythers, Rich. ; Eaton 131 Leak, Rich.; Norton juxtaTwicrose 42 Lenton, Sence; Wymotham 92 Linsey, Rich.; Mountsorrell 14 Mann, Robt.; Waltham 53 Allatt, Thos. ; Ilston 85 Marshall, Thos.; Bottisford 10 Allin, Thos. ; West langton 101 Maryett, Rich.; Hose 49 Averus, Wm. ; Hinkley 84 Mayne, John ; Fleckney 122 Baker, Nicholas ; Turvilleas 127 Moore, Wm.; Leicester 8 Baker, Thos. ; Kerbye 93 Morris, Robt.; Welbye 26 Barnard, Edw. ; Kibworth 4 Mounck, Wm.; Mountsorell 46 Batch, Lawrence ; Donington 55 Mowlte, Avys; Shepeshead 63 Bate, John ; Lockington 37 Muston, Thos.; Beebey 61 Bayley, Joan ; Castledonington 114 Myers, John ; Kegworth 65 Bayley, Joan ; Castledonington 129 Neale, Thos.; Stoughton 87 Bayley, John ; Smeeton 23 Vallett, Henry; Fleckney 81 Bayley, Wm. ; Seagrave 77 Palmer, Wm.; Walton 128 Bee, Joan ; Bredon 95 Parker, Thos.; Sibbeston in Bent, Thos. ; Walcoate 96 Parnell, Thos; Willowby 41 Blackborne, Rich. ; Ilston 122 Pell, Richard ; Plungar 25 Blunt, Isabella ; Segrave i Pollard, Robt. ; Loughborowe 101 Boote, Edw. ; Diseworth 130 Potter, Wm.; Heather 52 Bosworth (see Greene). Pyme, Richard; Snarston 43 Brian, John ; Bitteswell n Radford, Wm.; Ashbydelazouch 24 Brian, Rich. ; Smeeton 76 Robarts, Henry ; Coston 51 Bright, Wm. ; Hoton 99 Robinson, John ; Belton 48 Brooke, Edw. ; Bredon 98 Robinson, Wm.; Claxton 12 Brownejohn; rector of Narborowe 104 Roome, Wm.; Loughborow 95 Buck, Rich. ; Loddington 19 Sannderson, Roger; Wheston 9 Burbadg, Wm. ; Barrowe 7 Savidge, Rich.; Belgrave 44 Burbag (see Harley). Sherwood, Eliz.; Burbidg, Alice ; Syston 70 21 et 17 Burden, Thos. ; Croxton 74 Sherwood, Geo.; Nether Broughton Burditt, Isabella ; Bruntingthorp 123 30 et 16 Burrowes, Isabella ; Shepeshead 32 Short, Thos. ; Cleybrook 70 Cave, Christopher ; Walcoat 57 Skirmare, Thos.; Belton 47 Caverley, Wm, ; Horneinghold 109 Smithe, John ; Seagrave 78 Cawdwell, Eradice John ; Thorpe 108 Smithe, Thos.; Lawghton 69 Cawnte, Rich. ; Statherne 59 Smithe, Thos.; Leicester 37 Chamberlin, Edw. ; Wykin 38 Stanbridge, Kath.: Cranhoe 28 Cleapole, Wm. ; Medborne 125 Stephen, Wm.; Market Boseworth 121 Clerke, Joan ; Eastlangton 29 Syde, Rich. ; Huncoat 96 Coles, Alice ; Mountsorell 5 Syston, Wm.; Walton on the wolds 81 Coles, Thos; Stoughton 35 Tallis, Wm.; Coates 56 Coxe, John ; Dadlington 53 Taylor, Wm.; Quarndon 130 Cuffley, John ; Wheston 39 Tomlinson, Isabella; Shepeshead 104 Dannett, Leonard ; Dannetts Hall 132 Tomson, Alice ; Lubbenham 129 Dickson, Rich. ; Newbolde 18 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 215

1591.—Continued. 1591.—Continued. No. No. Dixon, Joan; Rolston 133 Peck, Alice ; Knossington 87 Edwyn, Margery ; Siston 56 Pratt, John, senior ; Appleby 113 Feildes, Thrustan; Ashbydelazouch 50 Price, Henry ; Quarndon 106 Fisher, John ; Burton on the Wolds 61 Pride, Rich.; 13 Fleminge, Thos.; Halloughton 9 Roberts, Wm.; Barwell 43 French, John ; Lubbenham 134 Robey, John ; 46 Fryer, Robert; Stretton 44 Ridgley, George ; Foston 89 Gamble, Wm.; Barrowe 62 Sansome, John ; Muston 124 Gawarde, Thos.; Thorp langton 64 Seale, John ; Hinckley in Glossopp, Robt ; Huraberston 10 Simkin, Wm.; 54 Goddart, John ; South croson 49 Smithe, Thos.; rector of Swepston 25 Greaveson, John ; Syleby 30 Smithe, Wm. ; Cottesbitch 66 Greene, Joan ; Bottisford 15 Sneathe, Rich,; Saltby 105 Greene, als. Bosworth, Ralph ; Stoken, or Stockton, Robt.; Norton juxta Twicrosse 45 Loughborowe 86 et 83 Grosse, John ; Cosbye 2 Stretton, Joan ; Leare 6 Guye, Wm.; Claxton 12 •Tailor, Wm.; Barwell — Hall, Thos.; Heather 117 Tallis, John ; Humberston 48 Hallarn, Wm.; Croxton 36 Taylor, Rich.; Appleby 75 Hames, Rich.; Bruntinthorp 81 Thornton, Robt.; Aston flavile 40 Harley, als. Burbag, Eliz.; Wood- Thorp, Hugh ; Quenniborowe 82 thorpe 92 Thorpe, Thos.; Quenniborowe 91 Harris, John ; Bitteswell 60 Tomson. John ; Shepeshead 97 Harvy, Wm.; Harwell 126 et iti Trowell, John ; Leicester 107 Herdson, Robt.; Loughborow 21 Troweman, Wm.; Sileby 3 Hicklinge, Bartholomew ; Coates 119 Van, Rich.; Countisthorp 80 Hide, Edw.; Leicester 135 Vann, Thos.; 79 Hill, Wm.; Shenton 116 Wade, George ; Hose 14 Holmes, Thos.; Misterton 47 Walker, Rich.; Newbold, p. of Hopkinson, John; Nether Bredon no broughton 72 et 58 Walton, Thos.; Bushbey 22 Hutchinson, John ; Shepesheade 31 Ward, John ; South croson 8 Imyn', Edmund ; Cosbye 120 Watts, Wm.; Ashby magna 67 Jacam, Thos.; Church langton 94 Wauden, Wm.; Diseworth 103 Jenkinson, Wm.; Loddington 20 Whilden, John ; Sheapeshead 33 Keyne, Rich.; Belgrave 65 White, Henry ; Siston 51 Killingley, Thos.; Coston 90 Winfeild, Robt.; Hoby 24 Kinge, John ; Dadlington 52 Winterscale, Wm.; Leicester 28 Lacer, Thos.; Hoton 88 Woodford, Andrewe; Leicester 42 Leicester, Thos.; Upton 27 Wrighte, Wm.; Seagrave 118 Lewyn, Nicholas; Syston 69 Lucas, Robt.; Walcoate 112 1592. Mawnsfeilde, Thos.; Newton Harcourte 71 Alwoode, Henry ; Kibworthe 141 Needham, James; Cleybrook 78 Andrewe, Roger; Westlangton 101 Needham, Roger; Sutton, p. of Anntill, John ; Quarndon 112 Broughton Ashley 131 Ashburne, John ; Cottesbitche 92 Newby, Thos.; Slawston 16 Ashton, John; Walcoate 147 Normanton, Robt.; Belgrave 115 Ashton, Thos.; Melton 188 Nurse, Robt., senior; Coleorton 68 Baker, Alice; Bruntingthorpe 193 Oram, Wm.; Sutton, p. of Barke, Wm. ; Statherne 69 Broughton Ashley 17 Barnett, John ; Kibworth 80 Osborne, Thos.; Congeston 73 Bayley, Rich.; Earnsby 60 Oswin, Lawncelott; Sileby 34 Beebey, John ; Halstead 180 Pagett, Thos.; Statherne 63 Beede, John ; Cosbye 129 Palmer, Nicholas ; Baresby 128 Bennett, Agnes ; Ailstou 145 Parr, Margery ; Twicross 26 Bent, Thos.; Cosbye 93 Paule, Jarratt; The Frith loo Berry, Isabella; 88 Paybody, John ; Lutterworth 41 Peak, Thos.; Lutterworth 102 * This Will is at the foot of the file for 1609. 216 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1592.—Continued. 1592.—Continued. No. No. Berry, Wm.; Glen magna 35 Freeman, Henry ; Gumley 62 Bisshopp, Wm. ; Whitweek 42 Frisby, Thos.; Twiford 46 Blunt, Michael; Walton on the Wolds i Fryer, Thos.; Blaby 195 Blunt, Rich.; Wymeswold 99 Gaddesby, Eliz.; Leicester 181 Bonnett, Eliz.; Whitweek 143 et 54 Gibson, John ; Normanton, p. of Boseworth, Eliz.; Leicester 221 Bottisford 130 Bosworth, Robt.; Normanton 128 Gibson, Thos.; Saxbye 155 Boulde, Rich.; Netherseale 98 Gilbart, Rich.; Wymeswold 136 Bowdon, Wm.; Kibworth 217 Glosse, Wm.; Loughborowe 164 Bradshaw, Wm.; Shepeshead 75 Gollin, Robert; Croxton 122 Brian, John ; Kibworth • 51 Goodbarne, Wm.; Keythorp 220 Brian, Wm.; Turlangton 17 Goodderidge, John ; Loddington 39 Brigges, John ; MortonjuxtaGalbye 59 Goodderidge, Fardinando; Tugby 64 Bringhest, John ; Eaton 192 Goode, John; Frisby 124 Bringhest, Wm.; Eaton 47 Greene, Henry, senior; Foxton 144 Bull, Rich.; Sproxton 134 Greene, Hugh ; Narborowe 118 Burnby, Nicholas; 36 Gulson, Henry ; Melton 162 Bussard, Roger ; Smeeton 218 Handley, Thos.; Redmell 198 Butler, Robt.; Leicester 107 Harbart, Wm.; 159 Calcroft, Agnes ; Bottisford 33 Hardall, Robert; Claxton 53 Galley, Thos.; Sheapeshead 205 Harris, Walter; Humberston 44 Chamberlin, Anth.; Humberston 190 Harrison, Hugh ; Leicester 222 Chapman, John; 19 Harte, Christopher ; Tugby 106 Chawndler, Thos.; Thorp awker 23 Harteshorne, Thos.; Bitteswell 165 Chissall, John ; vicar of Barkston 73 Hancocke, Wm.; Quarndon 189 Clerk, Thos.; 29 Hawkins, John; Coldoverton 55 Clerk, Thos. ; Congeston 6 Hawkins, John; Coldnewton 127 Clerke, Law; Kibworthe 71 Healey, Wm.; Burton Overy 154 Coleman, Thos.; Eastlangton 210 Heane, Thos.; Thurcaston 211 Colley, James ; Harbey 216 Hecford, John ; Ashby magna 90 Cooke, Wm.; Eaton 48 Hickson, Wm.; Waltham 94 Coltman, Rich.; Blaby 196 Hopkin, Thos.; Thedingworth 171 Cowper, Agnes; Ashbydelazouch 113 Howett, John, senr.; Goodby 104 et 41 Cowper, Edw.; Longwhatton 89 Hudson, Alice; Ullesthorpe 179 Cowper, Thos. ; Eastlangton 157 Hudson, Alice; Ullesthorpe 215 Coxe, Wm.; Hungarton 199 Hudson, Thos.; Melton 100 Craftes, Christopher; Loddington 149 Humberston, John ; Wymeswolde 84 Crosse, Nicholas ; Charley 52 Humfrye (see Evans). Crosse, Wm.; Frisby sup wreak 200 Hyche, Wm ; Thrumaston 8 Crosse, Wm. ; 30 Jackson, Thos.; Freby 174 Cunditt, Henry ; Colon 203 Jervis, Wm.; Eaton 207 et 183 Dalby, Wm.; Normanton, p. of Justice (see Perin). Bottisford 133 Kilburne, Thos.; Thrumaston 178 Dalbye, Robt. ; Billesdon 12 Kilpack, Thos.; Kibworth 50 Dancy, Thos. ; Leicester 63 Kenny, Roger ; Wheston 176 Deane, Mathew ; Southcroson 34 Langton, Wm.; Glen magna 79 Debanck, George; Ashby magna 2 Lawnder, Wm.; Normanton 140 Dennys, John ; Normanton, p. of" Leadbeater, Joan; Quarndon 114 Bottisford 45 Lee, Robert; Melton 126 Dilks, Edw.; Hinckley 148 Lupton, Thos. ; Sproxton 56 Dowke, Thos.; Easton 125 Manby, Joan ; Leicester 168 Duckett, John ; Ashby parva 81 Marshall, Anna; Ashbydelazouch 120 Duport, Thos.; Qnenniborowe 97 Marshall, Roger ; Orton 28 Erick, Rich.; Houghton 77 Mason, Margt. ; Quenniborow 166 Evans, als. Humfrye, Henry ; Mathewe, Thos. ; Carlton 182 Wiggeston 117 Measame, Alice; Barkby thorpe 68 Fawlkner, Margt.; Stockerston 214 Middleton, Wm. ; Normanton 201 Foster, Wm.; Appleby 10 Moore, Alice; Sysonbye 83 Foxon, Rich., senior; Foxon 121 Moore, Thos. ; Sheasbye 173 Freby, Hugh ; Quenniborowa 139 Monncke, John ; Dalby parva 86 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 217

1592.—Continued. 1592.—Continued. No. No. Neale, Thos.; Lubbenham 3 Syson, John ; Shepesheade 167 Neeld, Hamlet; vicar of 16 Tate, Robt.; Mountsorell 76 Newbold, Henry ; Leicester 213 Taylor, Vincent; Sproxton 14 Norwell, Wm.; Kegworth 185 Taylor, Wm.; Frisbye juxtaGalby 160 Nutt, Valentine; Carlton 152 Thekeston, Geo.; Loughborowe 150 Orton, Agnes; Waltham 9 Thomas, Edw.; Donington sup Orton, Rich.; Leicester 158 le heathe 175 Oswin, Thos ; Wistowe 170 Thorpe, John ; Stoughton 138 Oswin, Thos.; Cussington 184 Tilley, Thos.; Enderby 4 Palmer, John ; Brannston 96 Toone, Thos.; Stapleton 161 Parker, John ; Sibston 212 Varney, Wm.; Donington 177 Payne, Thos ; Thorp langton 163 Vicarstaffe, Anna; Shepeshead 174 Pegg, Phillipp ; Cottesbitche 91 Waker, Rich.; Newbold, p. of Perin, als. Justice, Wm.; Wistowe 95 Bredon 38 Pettye, Law; Loughborowe 135 Wamsley, John ; Cranhoe in Phips, Roger ; Rearsby 66 Warde, Rich.; Enderby 132 Plummer, Thos.; Burton sup'olds 191 Waring, Wm.; Thorp arnolde 146 Pope, John; Burbage 24 Watchorne, Rich.; London 206 Porter, John ; Harbye 87 Webster, Alice; Barwell 151 Porter, Robt.; Newbolde 26 Webster, Mathew: Cussington 119 Powltney, Nicholas; RatcliffCulye 37 Webster, Wm.; Frolesworth no , John ; Twiford 21 Wels, Joan ; Peatling parva 13 Radford, Eliz.; Ashbydelazouch 137 West, George ; Orton 67 Ratcliffe, Rich.; Saxbye 65 West, John ; Stonton 57 Reeve, Wm.; Twiford 20 Whittle, Thos.; Plungar 32 Reeve, Valentine ; Twiford 102 Wigston, John; Ailston 105 Ridgley, George; Countisthorpe 18 Wildman, Chris.; Wymeswold 219 Roads, Thos.; Blaby 194 Willimatt, Robt.; Castle Don­ Rose, Nicholas; Goadbye 40 ington 123 Ruding, Joan ; Brunkingsthorpe 202 Wright, Adam; East Langton 208 Rudinge, Thos.; Brunkingsthorpe 204 Wright, Thos.; Appleby n Ryvett, Robt.; Snarston 15 Yates, Thos.; Hinckley 22 Ryvett, Thos.; Snarston 25 Sabine, Wm. ; Frolesworth 103 1593- Saddington, Wm.; Foxton 187 Salte, John ; Swannington 82 Allin,Wm.; Dishley 82 Sampson, Thos.; Hinckley 7 Andrewe, Thos.; Owston 137 Sarsin, Ralph ; Quenniborowe 169 Ashbye, Edw.; Walton sup' olds i Sharpe, Rich.; Kibworth 70 Banberrye, John ; North kilworth 140 Shawe, Edw.; Barwell 85 Bancroft, Robt.; Castledonington 98 Shepey, Ellis; Frolesworth 116 Baresby, Rich.; Thorpe setchfeild 117 Sherman, Eliz.; p. of Bringhurst 209 Balling, Wm.; Dreyton no Sherman, Rich. ; Medborne 5 Bailing, Wm.; Dreyton 116 Smart, John ; Lubbenham 186 Bayley (see Parr). Smeeton, Robt.; North kilworth 108 Bayley, Rich.; Wykin 128 Smithe, George; Welham 115 Bayley, Thos.; Castledonington 93 Smithe, Rich.; Kerbye 58 Beebey, Wm.; Bottisford 40 Smithe, Wm.; Thorpedmeere 131 Bennett, John ; Frisby sup' wreak 24 Somerfeild, Thos., senior; Kerby 31 Bent, Nicholas; Cosbye 81 Spencer, Thos.; Tilton 72 Birde, George; Thorpe setchfeild 73 Stallock, Miles ; Easton 43 Boman, Ralph ; Asfordby 48 Standye, Anna; Kibworthe 153 Boy dell, Rich.; Blockfordby 78 Stanedge, Robt.; Edmondthorpe 109 Brannston, Robt.; Saddington 132 Stanham, Rich.; Melton 142 Browne, Francis; Wistowe 148 Staples, Wm.; Quarndon 27 Butler, Alice; Leicester 44 Steward, Edw.; Burton sup le Carter, John ; Barkby 17 Woldes 197 Castor, Wm.; Noseley 80 Sturgis, Thos.; Thedingworth 156 Cawnte, Agnes; Abkettleby 145 Sweetelad, Henry ; Narborowe 78 Chamberlin, Geo.; 65 Sweetna', Wm.; Barkbyethorpe 61 Clarke, John; Coleorton 108 218 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1593.—Continued. 1593.—Continued. No No. Clerk, John; Sheepey 64 Moore, als. Smith, John ; Tur Clerk, VVm.; Shawell 12 langton 151 Clerke, Wm., senior; Church Oneby, John ; Newton Burgeland 147 Langton 43 Orland, Robt.; Odeby 47 Collington, James ; 86 Ormeston, Geoffrey; Stapleton 112 Cooke, Rich.; Ashbye folwell 58 Orton, Henry ; Shilton 26 Cooke, Thos.; Halloughton 34 Orton, Thos.; Sheepey 139 Coward, Nicholas; Coldnewton 36 Osborne, Peter; Sapcoat 90 Cowper, Tbos.; East langton 33 Overend, Rich.; Leicester 136 Coxon, Edw.; Kerby bellers 123 Palmer, Wm.; Hawstead 51 Coxon, Edw.; Kerby bellers 103 Parr, als. Bayley, Wm.; Langton 105 Craftes, Robt.; Knossington 5 Parsons, John ; Billesdon 119 Crosse, Eliz.; Baggrave 19 Payne, John ; Medborne 118 Cryspe, Rich.; Burbadg 127 Perryn, als. Justice, Eliz.; Wistowe 28 Cumpton, Wm.; Burbag 35 Pight, Robt. ; Shepeshead 45 Dalliwater, Rich.; Harby 37 Presbery, Henry ; vicar of Pack- Daniel!, John; Bredon 146 ington 99 Dawson, Agnes; Knipton 95 Pratt, Robt.; Long whatton 66 Day, Wm.; Loughborowe 89 Purse, Wm.; Quarndon 97 Deacon, Nicholas; Kibworth 62 Pyme, Helen; Lockington 131 Duckett, Peter; Barrowe 50 Pywell, Stephen ; Markfeild 60 Eare, Humphrey ; Barton lo Ramsden, Thos.; Leicester 138 Freeman, Nich; Holwell 56 Raven, Roger; Shilton 67 Freeman, Valentine ; Barrowe 41 Reynolde, Robt.; Walton 91 Foster, Francis ; Wheston 46 Ridinge, Joan; Ailston 16 Fryer, Thos.; Stretton 124 Rogers, Robt.; Mountsorrell 20 Geesing, Thos.; Ashby folwell 42 Roote, Wm.; Cottesbitch 143 Gimson, Katherine ; Bewmannor 141 Rowse, Thos.; Wheston 31 Glen, Wm.; Hoby 87 Ryley, Thos.; Newbolde p. of Glover, Joan ; Slaweston 106 Owston 52 Greeves, Robt.; Dalby chacombe 94 Sannders, Eliz.; Quenniborow 130 Hardiman, Rich.; Bitteswell 122 et 104 Sansome, Hugh ; Thorparnold 83 Harrison, Rich.; Shilton 27 Saxbye, Edw.; rector of Galby 85 Harrison, Thos.; Leicester 68 Sharpe, Wm.; Pickwell 77 Hawkins, Robt.; Bitteswell 144 Shawe, Rich. ; Bruntingthorp 13 Heale, Henry ; Hawsteade 25 Sheane, Thos.; Wheston 29 Healey, Robt.1; Dalby parva 8 Sheane, Wm.; Wheston 30 Hewghes, Rich.; Markefeild in Shepperdson, John ; Welby 54 Heycock, Henry ; Cottesbitch 4 Simkin, Thos.; Glen parva 96 Holmes, Rich.; Whitweek 115 Simkin, Thos.; Burstall 74 Hoore, Thos.; Thurcaston n Smith (see Moore). Howton, Robt.; Enderby 61 Smith, Thos.; Blaston 107 Hudson, Wm.; Welby 102 Smith, Wm.; Quarndon 150 Hulcock, John ; Hobye 135 Smithe, Thos.; Blaston 125 Hume ? Thos.; Foxton 18 Staton, Thos.; Kerby Bellers 7 Iveson, Francis; Lowghborowe 89 Stones, George; Burton sup olds 59 Jarratt, Nicholas ; Mountsorell 149 Storer, Agnes : Thrussington 53 Jorden, Hugh ; Tilton 114 Stringer, Thos.; Wymeswold 69 Justice (see Perryn). Sutton, John ; Foston 120 Kerby, Rich ; Pickwell g Taylor, Joan ; Longhbprowe 134 Killingley, Margt.; Coston 100 Taylor, Thos.; Earlshilton 72 King, Humphrey; Dadlington 133 Taylor, Wm.; Leicester 142 Kinge, Rich.; Higham 92 Thurman, Eliz.; Whitweek 57 Kinton, George ; Markfeild 23 Tinckler, John ; Saxby 15 Lardg, Thos.; Barlston 109 Tompson, Wm.; Eaton 22 Lole, Roger; Gilmorton 21 Towers, Robt.; Barkston 2 Lorde, John ; Bitteswell 39 Travis, Rich.; Statherne 84 Markby, Rich ; Leicester 79 Tubman, Wm.; Nether broughton 6 Mawnsfeilde, Robt; Woodthorp 63 Turlington, Robt.; Goodeby 49 Walker, Gregory ; Pickwell 70 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 219

1593.— Continued. J594-—Continued. No. No. Walker, Gregory ; Pickwell 75 Jakes, John ; Thornton 25 Warde, Wm.; Southcroson 101 Jarvis, Thos.; Lowesbye 10 Watchorne, Barthol.; Wickham 113 Joynson, Nicholas; Halloughton 71 Wayte.Thos.; Beebey 76 Lardge, Wm.; Orton sup montem 47 Websflr, Dennis; Netherseale 32 Lowe, James; ——— 3 Webster, Thos.; Beebey 126 Lueton, Rich.; Coldorton 57 White, Robert; Leicester 129 Luptone,Thos.; Walton sup le olds 44 Wilcox, Roger; Knossington 3 Molde, Robt.; Leicester 66 Winbey, Bartholomew ; Beebey 38 Needham, Agnes ; Sutton n Winterton, Thos. ; Kylmecoat 14 Newbread, Joan; Wheston 67 Wrighte, Rich.; Claxton 55 Newcombe, Wm,; Lutterworth? 64 Oxon, John ; Twyford 28 1594- Parnill, Chris.; Willoughbye Waterles 26 Bell, George ; ———— 54 Parsons, Thos.; Whartofte Grandge 86 Bennytt, Rich.; Quennyboroughe 85 Pye, Alice ; Burton Lazars 46 Bent, Roger; Frolesworth 72 Quenyborowe, Hy. ; Quenyborowe 21 Boulter, John; Blabye 12 Rimmingtone, Thos.; Waltham Bradley, Elena; Saxbey 81 sup le olds 49 Bringbest, Dorothy; Eton 13 Rydley, Wm.; Thorp awker 4 Brokesbye, Wm.; Sproxton 20 Sampson, Wm.; Hinckley 50 Brookes, John ; Hinckley 29 Shorthose, George; Peccleton 61 Bryan, Christopher; Smeeton 59 Smarte, Robt.; Claxton 74 Bullard, Wm. ; Kerbye 55 Smarte, Wm.; Waltham sup le olds 48 Calcrofte, Robt.; Loughborowe 68 Smith, Joan ; Quarndon 39 Callys, Catheren; Syeston 76 Stables, Wm.; Quarndon 5 Chawnder, Joan ; Barrowe 15 Staffand, Rich.; Thromaston 37 Clarke, Wm.; Eston 18 Stanham, Rich; Harbye 6 Clarke, Wm.; Wiggeston magna 53 Tallys,John; Humbevston 27 Claye, Robt. ; Fleckney 69 Taylor, Wm.; Earleshilton 80 Cockes, Agnes ; Nelston 42 Teyler, Edward ; Leicester 58 Cole, George; Breedon Parke 17 Tilton, Thos.; Narborowe 82 Cowper, Robt.; Thrumaston i Tompson, Robt.; Shenton 9 Cullandbyne, Robt.; Glen magna 84 Towensend, Wm.; Belton 78 Dowell, Rich.; ———— 63 Wade, Thos.; Sapcoate 23 Dudley, Humphrey; Lutterworth 43 Webster, John ; Cossington 33 Durrand, Cecilia; St, Martin's, West, Wm.; Kibworth 79 Leicester ? 60 Wilkenson, Rich.; Kegworth 51 Ellyott, Thos.; Peatlinge magna 70 Willowes, Christopher; Ratherbye 36 Fisher, Robt.; Edmondthorpe 24 Wilson, Miles ; Leicester 77 Francke, Matilde, als. Maude ; Woodlande, Rich.; Hinckley 31 Wymeswold 22 Wraske, Thos.; Burton Nou'ye i Freckingham, Wm.; Redmill 16 Wutton, John ; Dyseworthe 8 Fryer, Thos.; Wheston 56 Yates, George; Cosbye 83 Garvis, Robt.; Santon Woolvyll 35 Yonge, Wm.; Hungarton 32 Gilbart, Michael: Walton sup le olds 38 Gilford, Robt.; Seagrave 7 Glover, John ; Beebye 40 1595- Goode, Wm.; Shernford 41 Gotche, John ; East langton 30 Andrewe, Simon; Asbebye 59 Grante, Wm., senior; Kibworth 62 Blacke, Robt.; Quenyborowe 70 Gregorye, Geoffrey ; Branston 52 Bland, Wm. ; Burton Lazars 72 Hackett, Thos.; Twyford 65 Boltbye, Robt.; Goodbye 32 Hall, Henry ; Heather 19 Bolye, Thos.; Cranoe 7 Hampson, Rich.; Quarndon 73 Boothe, Nicholas; Goodebye 32 Harrys, Thos.; 45 Boser, Lancelot!; Shepeshead 89 Haywood, Wm.; Lutterworth 34 Boyar, Wm.; Thromaston ? 62 Hore, Wm., senior ; Burton Nou'ye 2 Brett, Wm.; Ratherbye 85 Hore, Wm.; Billesdon 14 Browne, Rich.; Nether broughton 33 Hunte, John ; Harwell 75 Bryan, Maria; Smeeton Westerby 97 220 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1595.—Continued. 1595.—Continued. No. No Buckelye, als. Weaver, Joan ; Lord, Thos., senior; Bitteswell 105 Thornton 75, 71 Louth, John ; Burton Lazars 29 Burdett, Rich.; Mowesley 9 Meadowes, Wm.; Enderbie 79 Bugurland, Wm.; Gilmorton 25 Michell, Wm.; Newton Harcgurt 54 Burton, Isabella; Sylebye 4 Moore, Edw.; Wytherlye 47 Burton, Thos,; Sylebye 60, loo Moore, Thos.; Enderbye 98 Bussard, Rich. ; Smeeton 28 Moreton, Roger; Ashbye Magna 48 Butler, Eliz.; Sapcoate 21 Morryson, Thos.; Saxbye 88 Calcrofte, Robt.; Bottesford 5 Nelston, Robt.; Saxbye 76 Campion, John ; Castell donmgton 108 Payne, Wm.; Thorplangton 74 Chamberlyn, Thos.; Humberston 37 Purefoy, Edw.; Dreyton 80 Chamberlyn, Wm., junr. ; Leicester 6 Radley, John ; Hobye 63 Cocken, Rich. ; Enderbye 91 Rouse, Rich.; Croxton Kirryall 99 Collyns, Thos.; Overseale 93 Sadler, John ; Branton 101 Colman, Eliz.; Turlangton 66 Sharpe, Wm.; Quenoborowe 30 Colman, Thos.; Foxton 10 Smalley, John ; Castell Donnington 78 Cooke, Wm.; Loughborowe 52 Smarte, Wm.; Claxton 44 Currall, John ; Frolesworthe 58 Smyth, Rich.; Tugbye 8 Cutler, Edmund ; Willson 73 Smyth, Thos. ; Thorplangton 75 Dalbye, Robt., senior ; Lockington 64 Smythe, Wm.; Bringhurste 39 Darker, Wm.; Lockington 82 Smythe, \Vm.; Claxton 43 Dernilowe, Thos.; Lockington 14 Spicke, Wm.; Abkettlebye 53 & 86 Dewce, John ; Leicester 18 Stoughton, Wm.; Bewmannor 77 Dewick, John; Frysbye sup le Stretford, John ; Shawell 26 wreake 81 Tagg, John ; Enderbye 65 Dilks, Rich.; Kirkby i Tallis, Wm.; Loddington 51 Dixon, Thos.; Loughborowe 34 Tarleton, Rich.; 15 Downes, Mawde; Melton Movvbrey 24 Thackewray, Peter; Ashebye Duport, Cornelius ; Quennyborowe 12 follwell ii Eslen, Robt.; Barwell 95 Trigge, Rich.; Somerbye 55 Farmer, Thos.; Twicrosse 83 Wakelye, Wm.; Huncoate 42 Fletcher, John ; Onlipp 106 Walter, Rich.; Newton harcot 49 Franckland, Robt.; Whittweek 61 Warde, Rich.; Croxton Kerryall 3 Freman, Michael; Swynford 94 Warren, Rich.; Ashbyedelazouche 35 Gardener, Robt.; Nelston 56 Warren, Wm.; Barrow sup le sore 87 Garr, Thos., senior; Countisthorpe 104 Weaver (see Buckeleye). George, Robt.; Branston 107 Wheatlye, Rich.; Loughborowe 31 Glen, Alice ; Eaton 92 White, Wm.; Earnesbye 67 Gregsone, Kath.; Thorplangton 40 Whitbye, Robt.; Seagrave 103 Grene, John ; Sapcoate 36 Wrighte, Thos.; Sutton 68 Handley, Robt.; Twycrosse 84 Wutton, John; Dyseworth 17 Hanson, Michael; Garowdon 22, 23 Hardiman, Thos.; Ullesthorpe 2 1596. Hawks, Edmund ; Leicester I Hazard, Wm.; Barrowe 20 Astell, Thos.; Wiggeston 85 Hiclinge, Rich.; Claxton 46 Awlmy, Robt.; Neither Cleybrooke 35 Holdershawe, John ; Hemington I Balthaser, John ; Sheepesheade 22 Horton, Wm.; Mowesley 109 Bealie, Wm.; Eaton 39 Hovye, John : Dyseworth 90 Becke, Henry ; Upton 43 Hurlebutt, Rich. ; South kilworth 69 Bentlie, Joan ; Sketchlie 24 Hurste, Thos.; Hollwell 13 Bentlie, Robt.; Sutton 78 Huthwitt, Christopher; Weston 96 Bingham, Margery; Melton Ilyfe, Rich. ; Gumbley 27 Moberie 72 -Jackson, George; Waltham sup Bisshope, Thos.; Quarne 50 le olds 50 Bloxam, John ; Bruntingthorpe 4 Johnson, George ; Heather 41 Boman, Henry ; Hobie 47 Kinge, Rich. ; Norborowe 45 Boulton, John ; Ibstocke 70 Lago, Izabella ; Dadlmgton 16 Boulton, John ; Ibstocke 88 Lagoe, Wm.; Dadlington 19 Bosworth, Rich. ; Littlethorpe 28 Lacye, Margery ; Hemington 102 Briann, Peter; Dadlington? u LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 221

1596.—Continued. 1596. — Continued. No. No. Bright, Jasper ; Humberston 83 Rosse, Thos.; Lubenham 32 Buckstones, Robt ; Saddington 19 Rowe,Wm.; Ingarsbye sup filo, 1597 6 Burdon, Miles ; Hoton 14 Russell, Wm.; Melton Mowberie 8 Burbidge, Thos.; Freebie 87 Salburie, Eliza: Newton burgeland 7 Byard, Rich.; Sewsterne 13 Shawe, Rich.; Thrinkeson 37 Campion, Robt.; Castle donington 42 Shepperd, Gregorie ; Kibworth 34 Caverlie, Wm.; Harbie 60 Skevington, Henry ; blabie 45 Clarke, Thos.; Sproxton 67 Smith, Dionise ; Wellan 49 Cleiton, Nicholas ; Harbie 53 Smith, Peter; Sewsterne 82 Cooke, Isabella ; Plunger 65 Stokes, Wm.; Beaumaner 58 Cowper, Margery ; Stonistanton 96 Tailbie, John ; Wimotham 44 Dafferne, Eliz.; ———— 15 Thorlewell, Rich. ; Ashbie folwell 62 Dowman, Thos.; Hatherne 36 Throne (see Frone). Fellowes, Wm.; Brodwaye, co. Tornpson, Thos.; Heigham 17 Worcester 97 Toolie, Thos.; Houghton 29 Fullerton, Robt.; ———— 77 Tyers, Joane ; Twycrose 30 Frone,a/s.Throne, Thos.; Hatherne 41 Tynslie, Hugh ; Harbie 76 Gearie, George; Congestone 10 Vlyott, Alexander; Muston 51 Good, John, senior; Galbie 26 Vlyott, Alexander; Muston 93 Granger, John ; Sybson 6 Wale, Wm.; Walcoate 23 Greene, Agnes ; Medborne 92 Warner, Wm. ; Galbie 27 Greene, Wm.; Muston 91 Watts, Emmett; Leicester Forest 56 Groves, Robt.; Seagrave 95 •Wetenhall, Rich.; ———— 66 Gumbie, John ; Narborowe 63 Wiggens, Henry ; Horninghold 33 Guye, Edw.; Claxton 68 Wild, Joan ; Normanton 89 Hames, Thos. ; ———— 31 Holland, Robt.; Congeston 16 Holmes, Wm. ; Harbie 59 1597- Horton, John ; Saddington 71 Allin, John ; Stapleford 141 Hubberd, Alice ; Harbie 57 Allin, Kenelm ; Thorpe Hutt, John ; Sapcoate 27, 33 90 Alsoppe, Francis ; Wanleape 100 Judge, Rich.; Dadlington 9 Andrew, Edmond ; Ilston Kinde, John ; Arnsbie 161 2 Andrew, Wm.; Ilston Kirke, Hugh; Eaton 52 . 61 Andrewe, Joan ; Ilston 81 Knight, Thos.; Lutterworth 74 Armeson, Thos.; Worthington 65 Kynton, George; Castle donington 46 Arnold, Rich.; Barwell 129 Leighe, Barthol.; Stapleford 15 Ballard, Wm.; Wymeswold in Markant, Wm.; Smeeton Westerby 94 Ballard, Wm.; Neithercoate Mason, Wm.; Breedon 121 79 Barloe, Margt.; Halloughton 3 Mawson, John ; Peatling parva 20 Barloe, Margt.; Halloughton 32 Michell, Joane; Newton 52 Barwell, Thos.; Pickwell 146 Morton, Robt.; North Killworth 64 Barwell, Wm.; Lutterworth 32 Musson, Edw.; Frethbie n Beet, Ellys; Eaton 152 Noble, John ; Womandham 86 Bent, Agnes; Cosbie i Noone, George ; Walton I Bent, John ; Cosbie 50 North, Alice; Seagrave So Bent, John; Stanton 97 Northan, Wm.; Galbie 54 Bond, Thos.; Redmell 138 Orton, George; Twicrose 5 Boulsworth, Robt.; Queniborowe 41 Palmer, Wm.; Colon 48 Browell, Wm.; Littlethorpe, p. of Patchett, Rich.; Musson 69 Cosby 32 Patchett, Rich.; Musson 81 Browne, John ; Cleybrook 24 Pollard, John ; Foston 40 Browne, Thos.; Pickwell 20 Porter, Nicholas ; Burton Noverie 18 Buckworth, Edw.; Halloughton 132 Powley, Wm, : Melton Mowberie 84 Bullevant, Wm.; Tylton 19 Pratt, Robt.; Worthington 75 Burton, John; Halloughton u Raven, John, senior ; Coldoverton 3 Burton, John ; Loughborowe 53 Reade, John ; Hobie 55 Burton, John ; Buckminster 154 Redford,Wm.,senior; Womandham 73 Reve, Jefferie; Glen magna 21 * Testator is described as the son of Mar­ Richardson, James ; Leicester 38 garet Wetenhall, of Stapley, co. Chester. 222 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1597.—Continued. 1597.— Continued. No. No. Button, Rich.; Craft 70 Kinde, Millicent; Kibworth 158 Carver, Thos.; Whitweek 46 Kinge, Robt.; Cranoe 2 Caunt, Wm.; Walton 35 Lacer, Alice; Wymeswold 126 Chapman, Charles; Markfeild 54 Large, Wm.; Markfeild 149 Charland, George; Saltbie 118 Litchfeild, Joane ; Ullesthorpe 168 Cook, John ; Coleorton 74 Love, John ; Wymondham 115 Cook, Thos.; Statherne 44 Marshall, John ; Bottesford 87 Cooper, Alice ; ———— 103 Marshall, Thos.; Hungarton 80 Cowlson, Robt.; Wiggeston 114 Mason, John; Redmill 119 Cowlton, Rich.; Sheepshead 122 Mawson, Wm.; Desford 28 Coxon, Grace ; Tilton 171 Mellers, Rowland ; Knderbie 34 Craft, Henry ; Pickwell 23 Moorewood, Margery ; Shenton 162 Cromway, John ; Kegworth 55 Mould, Henry; Leicester 155 Croxall, Henry ; Kibworth 102 Newberie, John ; Hucklescoate 8 Cubley. Henry, junior ; Croxton 64 Nedham, John; Hinckly 120 Darklie, Robt.; Stanton 148 Nichols, Robt.; Neytherbroughton 17 Davye, John ; Peatling parva 73 North, Alice ; Seagrave 94 Dawes, Peter ; Sutton 104 Osborne, Robt.; Sylebye 124 •Dawson, Christopher ; ———— 95 Overinge, Edw. ; Lutterworth 109 Dennis, John ; Normanton 147 Paddy, Margery; Pickwell 135 Dennis, Robt.; Easthorpe 160 Palmer, Thos.; Walton 67 Durden, Rich. ; Newbold 42 Palmer, Wm. ; Dunton Basset 57 Edwin, Rich.; Sylebie no Pare, Henry ; Leicester 43 Fayrbarne, Thos.; Bottesford 116 Parsons, Wm.; Aylston 133 Flowar, Thos.; Seagrave 71 Patchet, Alice; Muston 79 Foden, John ; Nether seale 47 Pealton, Clement; Leicester 78 Fowler, Clement; Loughborowe 130 Pecher. Wm. ; Applebie magna 107 Foxton, Wm.; Thorplangton 108 Person, Anthony ; Asfordbie 58 Francke, Thos.; Barkbie 106 Power, Robt.; Ashbydelazouch 166 Francke, Thos.; Wymeswold 112 Rowe, Wm.; Ingarsby sup filo 1596 6 Freeman, Wm.; Gumley 15 Scarborow, John ; Thorpe Arnold 151 Gamble, Anthony ; Hungarton 98 Scolie, Nicholas ; Foxton 56 Geest, Wm ; Ilston 169 Shawe, Ellis ; Loughborow 153 Greene, Bartholomew ; Foxton 85 Shawe, Hugh : Freesbie 84 Groococke, Thos.; Rowlston 96 Smart, Wm.; Cleybrooke 69 Harberd, Thos.; Peatlinge 4 Smith, Edw.; Loughborowe 63 Harbert, John ; Thrumaston 127, 143 Smith, John ; Hollwell 62 Healy, Margaret; Hallstead 86 Smith, John ; Stanton wivell 136 Henshaw, Nicholas; Loughborow 170 Smith, Phillip ; Neytherseale 48 Hill, Thos.; Loddington 91 Smith, Rich.; Dreyton 59 Hinman, Wm.; Stapleford ? 49 Somerbee, als. Howle, Chris.; Hodge, Thos.; Foxton 156 Bottesford 140 Holmes, Ralph ; Sheepshead 16 Southwell, Hugh ; Kibworth 131 Holt, Henry ; Claxton 51 Squyer, Rich.; Ilston 10 Howle (see Somerbee). Stanly, Hugh ; Breedon 83 Huccarbe, Rich.; Eastwell 18 Stanly, Wm.; Peatlinge 5 Ingleton, Thos.; Sproxton 38 Staples, Wm.; Leicester 36 Iliffe, Thos.; Foston 157 Stevenson, Edw.; South croson 142 Jackson, Thos.; Huckescoate 9 Strelly, John ; Weastlangton 25 Jarrett, Thos.; Knoston 82 Stretton, Clement; Leare 90 Jervys, Wm.; Peatlinge 31 Stubbs, Henry ; Barkbie 61 Jimson, John ; Carlton 167 Sturdy, Thos.; Ashby follwell 45 Jinkinson, Elizth.; Loddington 165 Sturgis, Margt.; Theddingworth 92 Jurdaine, Rich.; Gloreston 113 Sturgis, John ; Theddingworth 13 Kempe, Rich.; Kirbie 125 Swanson, Wm. ; Halloughton 89 Kendall, Henry ; Orton of ye hill 101 Sykes, Thos.; Markfeild 76 Kettle, Wm.; Atterton 60 Symkin, Joan ; Glenn parva 77 Talbone, Henry ; Normanton 159 * Servant to the Rt. Hon. Roger, Earl of Rutland, Belvoir Castle ; desires to be buried at Tatam, Francis ; Hobie 99 . Taylor, Rich.; Melton 40 LUICUSTERSHIRU WILLS. 223

1597.—Continued. 1598.—Continued. No. No. Tonstall, Thos.; Allaxton 68 Clarke, Agnes ; Eastlangton 89 Towars, Rich.; Barkeston 26 Clifton, Thos.; Muston 5 Tower, Alice ; Barleston 123 Cockson, Michael: Kibworth 24 Turner, John ; Kerbe bellers 129 Collin, Rich. ; Easton 67 Tutburie, Rich.; Bottesford 88 Cooke, Kdw.; Stokgildmge 43 Tylson, Wm.; Earleshilton 23 Cooke, Henry ; Thorpe 10 Vann, Wm.; Much Peatling 21 Cooke, Thos. ; Wibtofte 50, 81 Wakelin, Wm.; Littlethorpe 30 Cooper, Wm ; Thrumaston 135 Wallyce, als. Walley, James ; Coy, Robt.; Harston 143 Quarndon 39 Crispe, Wm.; Weston 69 Walton, Thos.; Syston 163 Crosse, Margery ; Estwell 95 Ward, John, sen.; Wigeston 14 Crowbarroe, Roger ; Kegworth 29 Ward, Robt.; Markfeild 7 Dann, Robt.; Houghton 16 Warren, Wm.; Normanton 139 Dewye, John ; Redmill 105 Watkin, Wm.; Markfeild 150 Dowkes, Robt.; Halloughton 13 White, Rich. ; ———— 66 Drecocke, Henry ; Buckminster 45 White, Robt.; ———— 128 Fox, John ; Wymeswold 131 Wilsone, Thos.; Statherne 93 Fox, Rich.; Wymeswold 17 Woodcocke, Robt.; Queniborowe 164 Freeman, Ralph ; Newark grange Wykes, Rich.; Thurlston 137 near Leicester — Freeman, Wm.; Shanckton 86 1598. Frisbie, Michael; Scalford 53 Gilbert, John ; Norton 82 Armeson, John ; Knipton 71 Goltare, Wm.: Smeeton 85 Ashbie, George ; Thrussington 21 Greene, Eliza; Redmill 117 Ashon, John ; Mountsorrell 109 Grey, Alexander ; Eaton 49 Atkins, Alice; Earleshilton 35 Gunston, Simon ; Enderbie 28 Atkins, John ; Earleshilton 34 Gylford, Robt.; Scraptofte 106 Atterton, Thos.; Newbold 90 Hackett, Rich.; Applebie 57 Barnes, Robt. ; Leare 118 Hall, Nicholas; magna 104 Baskerfeild, Anne; Leicester 48 Halliocke, Thos.; Carlton 51 Bate, Rich.; Goadbie 30 Handy, Mathew ; Quarndon 56 Beales, Rich. ; Galthorpe 88 Harrison, Robt.; Sybesdon 32 Bell, Wm.; Skeffington 100 et 121 Hassard, John ; Barrowe 27 Bennet, Thos.: Queniborowe i Hatter, John ; Somerbie 108 Bennet, Wm.; 7 Heare. John ; Shenton 76 Bent, Wm. ; Crofte 64 Hewes, Ralph ; Ibstocke 75 Besson, John ; Thrussington 44 Hitchcocke, Thos.: Odebie 40 Blunt, Henry ; Kilbie 19, 147 Hogson, Ellen ; Syston 63 Bosseworth, John; Countisthorpe 113 Houlton, Gabriel; Thorpearnold 47 Bradley, Wm.; Queniborowe 122 Hull, Robt.; Stapleford ? 72 Briggs, James ; Buckminster 20 Hutchin, Robt.; Stoughton 92 Brice, Alexander: Thorplangton 70 Ilife, Edw.; Foxton 140 Broome, Peter; Horninghold 12 Jackson, John ; Neilston 9 Bryan, Rich.; Siston 84 Jeffrye, Thos.; Hinckley 65 Bryan, Rich.; Smeeton 94 Jeph, Henry ; Horningold 6 Bugg, Thos.; Leicester 3 John, Wm.; Whitweeke 14 Burton, Luke ; Buckminster 36 Johnson, Alice ; Barkebie 125 Butcher, Thos.; Kirbie 38 Johnson, Henry ; Easton 91 Butler, Thos.; Broughton 79 Johnson, John ; Seagrave 74 Butteris, Wm.; Horningold 129 Lee, Robt.; Walton 141 Cafforne, Wm.; Smeeton 87 Milner, Thos. ; Rearsbie 68 •Carter, ——— ; Earleshilton 4 Mitchell, Stephen ; Sheepshed 102 Castledyne, John ; Easton 136 Morbie, John ; Flecknie 120 Caunte, Robt. ; Statherne 66 Mudd, Simon ; Loughborowe in Chapman, John ; Gathorpe 128 Musson, George; Scalford 133 Chettle, Ralph ; Leicester 101 Newbold, John ; Leicester 124 Chettle, Thos.; Leicester 126 Norman, John ; Leicester 31 Nursse, Robt; Coleorton 103 * Christian name obliterated in original Will. Orinne ? Thos.; Sheepshead 139 224 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1598.—Continued. 1599.—Continued. No. No. Orsson, Henry; Waltham 2 Brisco, Wm.; Higham 121 Orton, Robt.; Shakerston 77 Browde, Alice; Norman ton 23 Palmer, John ; Market bosseworth 18 Browne, Rich.; Wiggeston 117 Pancocke, John ; Barrowe 33 Brustace, Rich.; Scalford 45 Payne, George; Thorplangton 62 Catlyne, Edw.; Leicester 66 Payne, Joan ; Medborne 130 Collyns,John; Seale 98 Payne, Wm.; Flecknie 52 Cooke, Hellen ; Melton 12 Pegg, James ; Cottesbatch 54 Crafts, Robt ; Bruntingthorpe 95 Perce.John; Leicester 146 Crose, Edward ; Walton 40 Pollard, John ; Lockington no Cumpton, Thos.; Burbage? 114 Pole, Rich.; Dalbie 25 Dally waiter, Wm.; Harby 75 Raynold, Eliz.; Leicester ng Danne, Rich.; Wiggeston 39 Rudinges, Michael; Braunston gate 96 Dawkins, Rich.; ———— 15 Rudings, Gray ; Brpmkinsthorpe 144 Daye, Wm.; Twyford 57 Sanders, Wm.; Deisford 73 Dexter, Wm.; Worthington in Sanderson, Francis; Scalford 37 Dickins, Thos.; Barkeston 98 Skelson, Hugh ; Thorpawker 142 Eaton, Jeffrey; Worthington 136 Snell, Edw.; Barlston 127 Eller, Mathew; Whetstone 132 Sperne, Wm.; Neatherseale 46, 78 Fletcher, John ; Lubenham 36 Strannge, John ; Queniborowe 39 Fox, Thos.; Kibworth 77 Swanne, Thos. ; Horningold 60 Frisbie, John ; Coton 21 Syde, Wm.; Stretton parva 112 Gamble, John; Thrussington 35 Tallis, John; Gillmorton n Gamble, Wm.; Asfordbye n Turland, Edw.; Glen magna 41 Glenn, Thos.; Aylestonne 84 Tyllie, Edmond; rector of Stanton 132 Glover, George; Coson 113 Warricke, Thos.; Sybston 116 Goodman, Geyst; Ibstocke 103 Weale, Rich.; North kilworth 107 Goslinge, Margery ; Leicester 123 Weight, Robt.: Norton 134 Hall, Thos.; Eaton 8 Whitbie, Thos.; Seagrave ? 80 Harbie, Nicholas; Scalford 50 White, John ; Busbie 22 Harris, Stephen; Stapleford 68 Whittle, Joyce; Knipton 55 Hartill, Robt.Junr.; 32 Whotofte, John ; Siston 99 Hawkin, John ; Querne 118 Wild, John ; Scalford 23 He win, Nicholas; Siston 89 Wildie, Robt.; Neilston 123 Heycocke, Thos.; Cotesbeth 4 Wilkins, Thos.; Heather 58 Hicklinge, Elizth.; Coats 14 Winckfild, John ; Kettlebie 42 Hill, Robt.; Kencott 58 Woodford, George; Loddington 8 Hole, Henry; Claxton 104 Wright, Barthol.; Freebie 138 Howlt, Thos.; Eaton 80 Howytt, John; Flecknye 64 1599- Huntwick, Wm.; ———— 112 Hynthwayt, Edw,; Houghton 69 Acars, Elizth.; Barrowe 51 Ithell, Jeffery; Tugbye 24 Alsoppe, Wm.; Abkettleby 100 Jones, Rich.; Earlshilton 53 Alte, Edmand; Sheepshead 73 Kinne, Arthur; Lutterworth 59 Annis ? Rich.; Foxton 97 Lacie, Joyce; Wimeswold 120 Arme, Roger; Norton 46 Lagoe, George; Dadlington 109 Aucocke, Rich.; Muston 30 Litherland, Margaret; Garradon Baker, Thos.; Easthorpe 102 Thorpe 87 Ballard, John, senior; Kirby 63 Lynthwaite, Edw.; Houghton 69 Bent, Wm.; ——— 79 Measure, Roger; Melton Mowberie 70 Billson, Robt.; Bilson 41 Messinger, Thos.; Sapcoate 5 Bollesworth, Wm.; Kirby 18 Morton, John; Northkillworth 71 Bowman, John ; Medborne 88 Neale, Robt.; Bitteswell 91 Brabston, Rich.; Husband bost- Neale, Thos.; Cosbie 85 worth 90 Nichols, Wm.; Norbprow ? 65 Bradly, Edw.; Easton 22 Norman, Elizth.; Leicester no Brandon, Thos.; Thorplangton 31 Parker, Thos.; Dalby Parva 61 Brian, Robt.; Beteswell 10 Peale, John ; Burrow 107 Brice, Thos.; Foxton 34 Pegg, Thos.; Hathurne 96 Bringest, Robt.; Easton 9 Pepper, Joan; Worthington 116 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 225

'~ Continued. 1600.—Continued. No. No. Platts, Thos. ; Donesthorpe 42 Barkely, Wm.; Primthorpe 80 Pollard, Wm. ; Thrumaston 52 Barnwell, Thos. ; Burbage 109 Porter, Rich. ; Shawell 78 Barsse, John ; Belton 68 Porter, Robt. ; ———— 74 Bell, John ; Wheston 104 Procter, Robt. ; Aylston 44 Bent, Edw.; Huncoate 50 Putt, Eliza; Lubenham 60 Bent, Robt. ; Gumley 86 Putt, Rich., sen. ; Lubenham i Beriffe, Robt.; Cro\ton 37 Rigley, Mary ; Countisthorpe 54 Besye, Wm. ; Ashton 21 Rimington, Wm. ; Croxton 28 Blaxbye, Rich.; ———— 55 Robinson, John ; Thrumaston 49 Bloware, Thos.; Loughborowe 38 Robyns, Wm. ; Osgathorpe 76 Blower, Margt.; Garthorpe 126 Saddington, Edw. ; Slawson 20 Bosse, Wm. ; Quarndon 107 Scote, Wm. ; Cranhoe 6 Bothwaye, Thos.; Glen magna 34 Sharpe, Wm. : Ashby delazouch 38 Bovercoate, Margt.; Humberston 74 Skipworth, George ; 81 Bradgate, Wm.; Gillmorton 101 Smith, John Diseworth 16 Bradgate, Wm.; Gillmorton 8 Smith, Wm. Hinckley 33 Braham, Robt. ; Barrowe 99 Smith, Wm. Neathersceale 43 Brannson, Henry ; Woodhouse 113 Spencer, Nicholas; Onelippe 2 Brett, Simon ; Wiggeston 73 Staresmore, Rich. ; Frolesworth 89 Brooke, Thos. ; Tonge 98 Stone, Thos.; Kegworth 47 Browne, Robt.; Heather 79 Button, Robt,; Stapleford 29 Burnebie, Kenelme ; Haulloughton 65 Swanson, Jonas; Normanton 105 Cave, Henry ; ———— 96 Swayne, Thos.; 55 Cecill, Blase; Wymondham 45 Tailbe, Wm.; Knipton 67 Cicell, Agnes ; Wymondham 114 Thornton, John ; Cotesbitch 3 Clarke, John ; Eastlangton 77 Thomas, John ; Witherly 108 Cley, John ; Fleckney 32 Thorpe, John ; Quenniborow ? 25 Colles, George ; Gillmorton 91 Turner, Edw.; ———— 72 Cooper, Joan ; Markfeild 125 Tylson, Margery; Owdby 27 Cotton, Ralph ; Newbold 64 Underwood, John ; Leicester 122 Croson, Henry; Humberston 85 Walker, George; Thringston IOI Crosse, Roger ; Marston 60 Walker, Thos.; Kirby bellers "5 Cutler, John ; Willson 84 Wantyll, Thos.; Stanton 17 Dalby, Robt.; Stapleford 15 Ward, Agnes; Barlson 48 Darker, George ; Diseworth 12 Ward, Amye; Markfeild 82 Day, John ; Twiford 26 Warner, Wm.; Snarson 19 Eliote, George ; Blackfordby 24 Watnall, Thos.; Thrumaston 94 Fletcher, John ; Ayleston 129 Watts, Wm.; Rearsbye 13 Forian, Thos.; Coton 19 Wells, Thos., sen.; Thrumaston 93 Foster, John ; Redmill 100 Wells, Wm.; Frisby 106 Frere, Wm. ; Kibworth 105 Wilford, Robt.; Lubenham 62 Fryer, George ; ———— 5 Willson, Rich.; Barkbie 26 Fulshawe, Thos.; Burbage 16 Willson, Wm.; Enderbye 92 Garland, Rich.; Bellgrave in Winter, Rich.; Thrussington 37 Gray, Andrew ; Barston 120 Wright, Henry ; Woodthorpe 83 Grococke, George ; Harbie 119 Yate, Humphrey; Bagworth 119 Gryrne, Thos. ; Somerby 44 Yong, Christopher; Beeby 7 Hall, Robt. ; Willsone 94 Halpeny, Henry ; Leicester 3 1600. Handley, als. Porte, Edw.; ———— 56 Harley, Thos.; Sheepshead 95 Aldred, Rich.; Appleby magna n Hart, Wm.; Kirby bellers 124 Allmye, Christopher ; Much Ashby 14 Haskie, Thos.; Ashby delazouch 23 •Asburie, Thos.; 42 Heatherly, Robt. ; Hatherne 46 Bakewell, John ; Normanton 62 Higgenbotome, Chas. ; Markfeild 57 Baley, Wm.; St. Martin's, Hindman, Thos.; Barwell 63 et 117 Leicester 128 Hodson, James ; Thurkaston 31 Browell, Ralph ; Whetston 29 Hose, Wm. ; Harby 49 Huitt, Thos.; Thurlaston 7 * Testator desired to be buried at Twicross. Hurst, John ; Branston 106 226 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1600.—Continued. 1600.—Continued. No. No. Jackson, Thos.; Coldoverton 121 Willowes, Wm.; Edmondthorpe 89 Jarvis, John ; Eaton 48 Wright, John ; Smeeton 75 Jhonson, Thos.; Peatling raagna go Wright, Wm.; Leare 130 Lagoe, George; Dadlington 10 Wyar, John; Freebie 17 Langame, John ; Kylbie 39 Leeson, Thos.; Thrumaston 35 et 82 Lewytt, James ; Melton 59 WILLS, 1600, &c. Leytherland, Wm. ; Thringston 58 Little, Mathevv ; Pettleton 127 Attached to the roll ot Wills for 1600 is a separate roll containing 66 records of various Lord, Anthony ; no dates between 1557 and 1605, and labelled Lowe, Phillip (see Nottall). " Wills, 1600, &c." Most of these records Martnie, Henry ; Kerby 67 appear to be duplicate transcripts of Wills Mesome, Rich.; Hobie 51 proved between 1591 and 1605; a tew of an earlier date, and some of them were never Musson, Emmott: Scalford 30 proved. The date of Will is given in brackets, Newbold, Henry; Normanton 36 where the date of proof is not recorded on the Nicholson, John ; Castledonington 87 Will. The following is the list arranged in North, Gartin ? Croxton 88 lexicographical order. Norton, Edmond ; Laughton 103 No. Nottall, James, als. Phillip Lowe; [1605] Agard, Humphrey; Long Nether Broughton 108 Whatton 37 Olyffe, John ; Sherford 9 [1601] Allyn, Rich.; Thrussington 3 Palmer, Rich. ; Lutterworth 47 [1593] Androes, Wm.; Thorpe Palmer, Thos.; Horningold 118 Thomas 31 Parker, Wm.; Sheepshead 18 [1594] Ashton, Eliz.; Melton Passants, Rich.; Saxbie 69 Mowbray 33 Paule, Henry ; Walton 102 1558 Barlow, Rich.; Ashbie de la Porte (see Handley). zouch 27 Proudlove, Thos.; Knipton 72 [1591] Bate, John ; Thurlston 60 Ravens, Rich.; Eastlangton 93 [1600] Berriffe, Robt.; Croxon Rawlin, Wm. ; Woodhouse 131 Curiall 34 Read, Roger; ——— 40 1602 Blanckney. Wm.; Rotherbie 13 Russell, Joan ; Neatherseale 41 [N. D.] Bloxome, Wm.; Newton Ryley, Rich.; Newbold 112 harcourt 54 Sherwood, George ; Bushby 92 [1601] Blunt, Thos.; Wimeswold 15 Shilton, George; Market boseworth 28 [Illegible] Bower, Clement; Smawlye, Robt.; Earnesby 53 Loughborowe n Storer, Alice; Shepshead 123 1603 Boyer, Eliz.; Thurcaston i Storer, Thos ; Sheepshead I 1598 Briers, Robt.; Stapillton 25 Stretton, Wm.; Branston 25 [1596] Browne, Thos.; Pickwell 50 Stubbes, Fran.; Hungarton 2 1601 Carver, Rich, senior; Tonge 17 Summere, Hugh ; Knipton 97 1567 Cater, George; Braunston 39 Swanne, Wm.; Seagrave 70 [1603] Cave, Rich.; Barrow sup Symkine, Rich.; Humberston 78 soare 22 Tate, Jane; Goodby 33 1602 Clarke, Robt.; Owdebie 24 Thompson, Rich.; Earleshilton 81 1591 Cleapoole, Wm.; Medburne 32 Thorpe, Robt.; ———— 122 [1603] Dilke, Eliz.; Kirkbie malorie 14 Thornton, Thos.; Cleybrooke 27 1604 Dowse, Robt.; Catthorpe 4 Tompson, Robt.; Eaton 43 [1587] Dudley, Rich.; Swepston 48 Topcliffe, Fran.; Barwell 116 [1600] Fletcher, John ; Ayleston 57 Trenthame, Thos.; Hatheren 54 [1582] Flower, Oliver; Kerbie Turlington, Hugh ; Stoughton 61 bellers 36 & 67 Tylson, Thos.; Norton 22 1599 Fox, Thos.; Kibworth Vincentt, John ; Sheepey magna ? 115 harcourt 51 Walker, Charles ; 4 [1557?] Freere, Thos.; Burton Overy 63 Walker, Thos.; Statherne 66 1600 Frier, Rowland ; Burton Waring, Raphael; Melton 6 Noverie 53 Watchorne, Wm.; Harbie 20 [1598] Garford, Thos ; Thorp Weaver, Rich.; Atterton 71 Lanckton 46 Wells, John ; Medbourne 13 [1604] German, Thos.; Eaton 7 Wildman, Erasmus; Beeby 52 1603 Goodridge, John ; Roulston 5 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 227

WILLS, 1600, &c.—Continued. 1601.— Continued. No. No. 1600 Grime, Thos.; - 26 Bonde, Francis; Cranhoe 13 *[ ] Hallam, Wm.; Owston 6 Boulton, Thos.; Worthington 42 £1587] Heill, Henry; Lutterworth 42 Brokesbie, George; Stapleford 54 £1603] Hitch, Robt.; 56 Burley, Henry; Osgathorpe 14 £N. D.] Homes, Wm.; Wigson 20 Burton, Agnes; Loughborowe 50 £1599] Hurst, John; Branston 45 Callis, Jermane ; Hoton j 1602 Knight, Lawrence; Lough- Cawnt, Wm.; Waltham 69 borowe 12 Chauntler, Roger; Melton 30 [1599] Lacie, Thos.; Wimeswold 35 Chilwell, Walter; Swepston 63 1600 Lanckton, Joane; Walton Coleman, Wm.; TurlaDgton 52 sup' Wolds 55 Cowper, Rich.; Narborowe 6 [1601] Lowth, Henry ; Easton 61 Coxe, John ; Foxton 38 1603 Mason, Rich; Witherley 62 Crosse, Robt.; Hollwell 64 £1603] Middleton, John ; Melton Dixon, Andrew ; Barson 27 Mowbray 30 Freckingham, Nicholas; Redmill 56 Millner (see Taylor). Freisby, Wm.; Coldnewbon 49 1597 Overing, Edw. ; Lutterworth 44 Gamble, Thos.: Asfordby 40 [1583] Page, John ; Leicester 8 Gasset, John; Gracedew 36 [N. D.] Pallmer, Rich. ; Shepshed 16 Haddon, Rich.; Burbage 44 [1598] Parsons, Thos.; Whitwicke 59 Halley, James; Bowkby thorpe 4 [1603] Patchett,Thos.,jun.; Barwell Hawley, Wm.; Melton 32 29 & 69 Hettle, Wm.; Branston 35 *[ ] Rawlins, Wm.; Woodhouse 49 Hickling, Wm.; Claxton I [1592] Ruding, Joan; Bromkins- Hide, Robt.; Saxulby 9 thorpe 40 Hollingworth, Wm.; Bottisford 47 [1592] Ruding, Thos.; Bromkins- Houghton, Mary; Thorpearnold n thorpe 23 Howes, Eliza; Ibstocke 23 1603 Rydinge, Robt.; Norborow 19 Howley, James; Barkbythorpe i# 1604 Sannders, John; Lough borow 9 Hyatt, Wm.; Leicester 28 1589 Saunderson, Geo.; Billsden 41 Imings, Edw. ; Boseworth 15 1603 Smithe, Wm.; Burton Noverie 2 Kirk, Agnes; Rolston 68 1603 Sowter, Rich.; Packington 21 Lynn, Robt,; Muston 60 [1579] Stanwedge, Hugh ; Claxton 47 Masonc, John ; Scraptoft 41 [Illegible] Staresmore, Joane; Messinger, George ; Barwell 19 Barwell 65 Messinger, Rich. ; Burbage 3 1600 Stoones, Thos.; Anstie 10 Newbold, Anne; ———— 34 1597 Stretton, Clement; Leare 38 Dates, Robt.; ———— 55 [1591] Taylor, als. Millner, Agnes; Odame, Thos.; Dadlington 46 Halloughton 43 Orton, Robt.; Barwell 53 [1604] Taylor, John; Scale 70 Pallet, Robt.; Stockgoldinge 61 [1589] Tompson,Alice; Lubbenham 68 Palmer, Wm.; Husb' boseworth 62 1602 Tysley, Bart.; Loughborow 18 Parsons, Nicholas; Belton 48 1599 Ward, Agnes; Barlston 52 Pernell, Wm,; Leicester 20 [1589] Warde, Thos.; Carlton 28 Procter, Rich.; Belton 24 [1605] Wright, Rich.; Branstoij 66 Rimington, George; Eaton 61 Smart, Thos.; Loughborowe ± 1601. Speneer, Robt.; Hemington 26 Stacie, Kellam ; Barrowe 5 Acton, Walter, sen.; Thnissington 17 Tatnell, Thos.; Markfeilde 33 Andrew, Rich.; Ilston ;2 Thornton, David; Sproxton i§ Awwood, Rich.; Kirby bellers 29 Towars, Eliz. ; Barkston 25 Baker, Rich.; Appleby parya 22 Varnam, Rich.; Lutterworth 8 Ball, John; Barlston 45 Wale, Philip; Asheby parva 66 Barwell, Anne; ——•*-- 51 Walker, Robt.; Swannington 67 Basse, Francis; Stapleford ? 43 Walter, Eliz.; Newton 57 Batt, John; Leicester 70 Wand, Rich,; Coston 37 Beby, John; Osgathorpe 10 Ward, John ; Thorparnold 59 Blower, Margaret; Loughborowe 31 Webster, Wm.; p. of Prestwold 58 Blower, Rich.; Garthorpe 21 Weightman, Thos.; Earleshilton 65 * Will missing. Wight, James; Donington 33 VOL. VIII. 228 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1602. 1602.—Continued. No. No. Abney, Robt.; Newton Burguland 50 Gamble, Wm., sen. ; Asfordbie 107 Alien, Rich. ; Thrussington 82 Garvis, John ; Ayleston 98 Allyn, Wm.; Fleckney 85 Gilbert, Eliz.; Barwell 54 Ashe, Rich.; ———— 134 Gilbert, Henry; Barwell 83 Attkins, Rich.; Coleorton 12 Gilbert, Robt.; Scalforde 57 Attkins, Wm.; Ashebie delazouche i Goode, Thos.; Stretton parva 5 Ball, Nicholas ; Osbaston 119 Goude, Margery ; Frisbie, p. of Baule, Custannce ; Osbaston 73 Gaulbie 74 Baylie, Thos.; Kirbie Sellers 70 Haddon, Margaret; Burbage 127 Beck, Dorothy ; Kimcotte 55 Handie, Mathewe; Quarnden 125 Beeford, Katherine ; Leicester 137 Harryson, John ; Breedon 89 Bende, Rich.; Branston 58 Heyne, Thos.; Sysonbie 64 Berriffe, Francis; Croxton keriall 27 Holmes, Wm.; Wigston 116 Billson, Wm.; Billson 20 Hopkins, Henry ; Boresworth 94 Blanckney, Thos.; Plungar 81 Hull, Isabel!; Stapleford 66 Blanckney, Wm.; Rotherbye 2 Hunte, Robt.; Dunton Bassett 8 Bollton, Joan ; Ibstocke 106 Isatt, als. Pride, Agnes; Knipton 138 Borrowes, Wm.; ———— 77 Janson, Wm. ; Hothorpe 26 Bower, Clement; Loughborowe 44 Jaques, George ; Ibstocke 43 Brandrel, Joan ; Lubbenham 105 Jaques, Robt.; Desforde 22 Browne, Robt.; Shepshed 103 Johnson, Wm.; Wigston 42 Burbage, George; Ratcliffe sup Joice, Henry; Blackforbie 60 wreake 68 Kellam, Hugh; Thorp Arnold 51 Burgeine, Joseph; Sproxton 118 Kellam, Wm.; Melton Mowbray 113 Burnebye, Thos.; Edmondthorpe 101 Kinde, Robt.; Kibworth harcourte 90 Burroughes, John ; Hoton 65 Kinge, Edw.; Norton juxta Burton, John ; Shenton 130 Twicrosse 11 Butler, Thos.; Huntcoate 56 Knighte, Lawrence; Loughborowe 6 Garner, Rich.; Tonge 9 Lanckton, Wm.; Wigston magna 140 Carter, George ; Bottesford 91 Laser, John, sen.; Syston, als. Chambeleine, Wm.; Shawell 21 Sitheston 67 Charetie, Wm.; Bottisford 33 Lee, John ; Hinckley in Clarke, John ; South Marfeild 25 Loune, John ; Hinckley 41 Clarke, Robt.; Owdeby 80 Lowthe, Henry ; Easton 63 Clarke, Wm.; Glen parva 17 Ludlam, John; St. Nicholas', Cliffen, Francis; Branston 34 Leicester 117 Coleman, Henry ; Turlanckton 30 Marryett, Isabell; Hose 23 Corbett, Thos.; Packington 19 Mason, Arthur ; Newton Lenford 52 Cotton, Margery; Newbolde 95 Meare, Rich. ; Kegworth 28 Cowper, Thos.; Barkebie 7 Molesworth, Henry; ———- 126 Cowper, Thos.; Kirkbie Malorie 39 Newton, Thos.; Houghton 62 Cradge, John; Bottesford 136 Orton, Robt.; Shakerstonne 124 Craxall, Robt.; Norton juxta Osborne, Anne ; Castle Don- Twicrosse 3 nington 4 Crosse, John ; Brannston 14 Parsons, Henry; Frebey 133 Dalbie, Thos.; Knoston, als. Parsons, Robt.; Hatherne 15 Knossington 29 Parsons, Wm.; ———— 49 Daye, Thos.; Twyforde 47 Peale, Robt.; Hatherne 108 Downes, John ; Tugbie 87 Phillip, Mary; 96 Drake, John ; Bottesford 10 Picke, Ralph; Baresbee 61 Eastwood, Thos.; Kibworth 92 Presburie, John; Packington 31 Farmer, Eliz.; Ratclifie culie 59 Pride (see Isatt). Farmer, Lawrence ; Higham 72 Pywell, Robt.; Coleorton 121 Fisher, John ; Kirbie 122 Reade, Thos., sen.; 18 Foxe, Thos.; Wimeswoid 36 Redferne, James ; Lutterworth 86 Frances, Thos.; Barwell 115 Redleye, Rich. Foston 71 Frannces, Thos.; Barwell 132 Reynold, Wm. Loughborowe 88 Freeman, Thos.; Swinford 129 Reynold, Wm. Loughborowe 104 Frier, John, sen.; Glen magna 100 Riddyate, John, sen.; Nether Seale 48 Fryer, Henry ; Frisbie, p. of Galbie 75 Rowell, Roger; Over Seale 32 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 229

1602.—Continued. 1603.—Continued. No. No. Rudinge, Robt.; Norborowe 46 Cherribough, John; Castle Sampson, Thos., sen.; Hinckley no Donington 72 Scale, Robt.; Brentingthorpe 76 Clarke, Rich.; Shawell 90 Slater, John ; Ayleston 16 Clarke, Wm.; Thurnebie 124 Slater, Rich.; Easton parke 141 Cley, Rich.; Arnesbie 27 Smarte, John ; Ullesthorpe. p. of , Rich.; Orton sup montem 33 Cleybrooke 84 Cope, Wm. ; Orton sup montem 55 Smithe, Rich.; Redmile 93 Cotes, John ; Aylston 84 Spencer, Nicholas ; Thedingworth 139 Cowper, Thos.; Eston 14 Stacie, Win.; Thorpsetchfeild, Crosse, John ; Melton Mowberie 108 p. of Twiford 38 Dawes, John ; Sherneford no Stevens, Rich.; Glen parva 24 Dickens, Walter; Kirbie bellers 45 Strange, John ; ———— 128 Dickens, Walter; Kirbie bellers 114 Syddon, Abraham ; Bosworth 45 Dilke, Eliz.; Kirbie Malorie 112 Tomkin, Valentyne ; Glooston 112 Dillingham, Wm.; Cottesbitch 134 Tompson, Robt.; Withecocke 69 Dodesley, Christopher; Bottesford 25 Tomson, John; Barbie 109 Dominicke, Swinglius; Burley Townsend, John ; Newbold 114 parke 12 Twell, John ; Castle Donniugton 52 Drecott, Thos.. sen.; Thorp Arnold 116 Tysley, Barthol.; Loughborowe 35 Eckersall, Peter; Twicrosse 41 Vesie, Robt.; Earle shilton 102 Eckersall, Peter; Twicrosse 113 Waite, Thos.; Plungar 135 Edneborowe, John; Hoose 130 Walker, John ; Earle shilton 13 Flower, Francis ; Wigston, als. Warner, Margery ; Galbie 120 Wikingston 48 Webster, als. Weaver, John ; Forgham, George ; Croxton Keriall 43 Nelston 131 Fowler, Robt.; Bottesford 10 Wells, Thos. ; Glen magna 37 Fowler, Wm,; Bottisford 4 Weston, Robert; Burton overie 40 Foxe, Thos.; Wigston 94 Wigley, Edw., sen.; Scraptofte 97 Francke, Rich.; Lughborowe 95 Williamson, Robt.; Dyseworth 142 Franke, Robt.; Wimeswold 26 Wollands, Nicholas; Lough­ Frannces, John ; Eaton 118 borowe 123 Fro wen, Agnes; Willoughbie waterless 123 1603. Frowne, Thos.; Dunton Basset 81 Gibson, Mary ; Saxbie, p. of Adcock, Isabell; Coldoverton 121 Stapleford 107 Armeson, Thos.; Markett Bosworth 21 Godderd, Thos.; Beebie i Armeston, Edw.; Markett Bosworth 79 Goodman, Rich.; Snibston, Aulte, Eliz.; Shepshed 40 p. of Packington g Barfoote, Nicholas; Tonge, p. of Goodwin, Edmund; Stapleford 88 Bredon 74 Greene, Wm.; Redmell 131 Barton, Margaret; Quarndon 69 Greenwaie, Thos.; Desford 114, 133 Beale, George; Bitteswell 59 Grenwaie, Dorothy; Desford in Beamont, Alice; Houghton 54 Grococke, Thos.; Barkson 96 Beebie, Anne; Halsted 19 Guttridge, John ; Rolson 129 Bent, Steven ; ——— 35 Hackett, Nicholas; Branston 102 Blunte, Thos ; Wimeswold n? Harbert, Mawde; Thrumston Sz Boultbie, Eliz,; Godebie 7 Harvie, Ellen ; Leicester 86 Bowar, John ; Bottisforde 20 Hatchkett, Rich.; Applebie 122 Boyer, Eliz.; Thurcaston 61 Hefferd, Wm.; Whestone 56 Brett, Thos.; ———— 31 Hillam, Wm.; Ouston 39 Briggs, Bartholomew ; Burrough 64 Hordall, Rich.; Estwell 5 Brooke, Katherine; Waltham 126 Horpud, Thos.; Ashbie parva 52 Browne, Win.; Loughborowe 73 Jarram, Clement, sen.; Diesworth 89 Burrowes, Robt.; Bellton 8 Judson, Wm.; Barrowe sup soare 132 Carter, Wm.; Kibworthe harcourte 77 Kendall, Margt.; Norton juxta Cattle, Robt.; Lutterworth 37 Twicrosse 60 Catton, Wm.; Carlton 44 Knight, Rich.; ———— 104 Cave, Francis; Leicester 76 Lanie ? John ; Thorp haker 66 Chare, Rich.; Sitheston, als. Syson 68 Lesson,Rich.; Claxton.aJs.Clawson 42 280 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1603.—Contin ued. 1604. No. No. Lorde, Wm.; Saltbie 120 Abbott, Thos.; Cranoe 88 Ludlam, Wm.; Leicester 29 Adcocke, Barthol.; Donnington 45 Mason, Rich.; Witherley 99 Alien, Gregory ; East Norton 82 Michell, John ; Coson 57 Arrowesmith, Thos.; Earle shilton 34 More, Katherine ; Hollwell 63 Ashton, John ; Mountsorrell 55 Morrice, Edw.; Branston 128 Baley, John ; Walcote 122 Nedham, Christopher ; Leicester 98 Barnytt, John ; Peckleton 9 Nixe, Wm ; Higham 17 Barrs, Rich.; Markett Bosworth 31 Norman, Roger ; Ashebie parva 103 Bartle (see Cooke). Norman, Wm.; Frolesworth 83 Bennytt, Robt.; Burstall 13 Orton, Rich., jun. ; Lea Grange 34 Bolton, Thos.; Peatling parva 118 Oswine, John ; Sitherston, als. Bothwaie, Wm.; Glen magna 35 Sixon 101 Bowley, Margt.; Long whatton 80 Page, Rich.; South Killworth 47 Bownde, John; Drayton 40 Pallmer, Rich.; Shepshed 67 Brasegirdle, Thos.; Ashebie parva 21 Pallmer, Rich.; ———— 87 Brawnston, Leonard; Foxton 2 Pate, Bridget!; Ekettelbie 58 Brodhurste, Rich.; Woodhouse Peake, Rich.; Thorp acre 3 Eaves 29 Pepper, Thos.; Cosington 2 Browne, Thos.; Syston, als. Perkin, John ; Ashebie parva 15 Sythston 86 Pilkenton, George ; Barkston 70 Buckler, Wm.; Shernford 77 Potter, Edw.; Blafferbie 65 Buckstones, Rich.; Barkbie 47 Read, Robt.; Thornebie 125 Bull, Agnes; Sproxton, als. Roberts, Rich.; Halloughton 49 Sprauson 83 Rodes, John ; Leicester 131 Burdett, Thos.; Earleshilton 39 Roote, Eliz.; Cottsbathe 50 Byrd, Rich.; Waltham in le Woulds 91 Rowse, Wm.; Coston 6 Cattle, Rich.; Lutterworth 50 Royley, Francis; Ashebie Chamberline, Thos.; Husbands delazouch 38 Bosworthe 28 Saire, Ambrose; Plungar 11 Chartwright, John ; Ayleston 63 Smalley, Christopher; Woodhouse Coallson, John ; Sbeepey parva 52 Eaves 91 Collumbyne, Agnes; Glen magna 121 Smarte, Wm.; Lubbenham 62 Cooke, Thos.; Easton? 49 Smyth, Wm.; Tuggbie 23 Cooke, als. Bartle, Thos.; Burton Smythe, Wm.; Burton Noverie 102 Lazers 81 Sowter, Rich.; Packington 71 Cowley, als. Dannowe, Wm.: Spencer, Gregory; Hoose 46 Castle Donnington 16 Sprigg, Wm.; Lubbenhum 92 Crosbie, Robt.; Leicester 78 Stringer, Agnes ; Leicester 127 Crose, Thos.; Applebie 6 Sutton, John ; Kegworthe 24 Dalbie, Henry ; Somerbie 95 Syson, Rich.; Shepshed 13 Dalbie.Hugh; Pickwell 107 Taylor, Wm.; Wimeswold 36 Dannowe (see Cowley). Thurman, John; Mountsorrell 75 Dickens, Wm.; Burton Lazers 66 Topper, Thos.; Foston 53 Dowse, Robt.; Catthorpe in Waite, George; Pickwell 18 Dowse, Wm.; Bitteswell 70 Wallin, Roger; Roulston 32 Erpe, Rich.; Applebie magna 18 Warde, Wm.; Loughborowe 78 Estwood, Margt.; Kibworth 71 Wellinger, John ; Branston 22 Fearebarne, Wm.; Sproxton, als. Whittle, Hugh ; Plungar 28 Sproson 57 Williams, John; Halloughton 51 Finderne, Thos.; Kirkbie Malorie 60 Willocke, Kath. ; Lughborowe 109 Forman, Georga ; House 89 Willowes, Thos.; Sitheston, Foxon, Rich.; Blabie 46 als. Syson 80 Franke, Eliz.; Wimeswold 14 Willson, Wm.; Barkebythorpe 93 Frend, Robt.; Congeston, als. Willston, Matthew; Dreaton 85 Connson 56 Winter, John ; Wigston magna 105 Frisbie, Robt.; Bringhurste 17 Winter, Thos.; Owdebie 100 Gamble, Eliz.; Asfordbie 42 Woodhall. Oliver; Bottisford 106 Greene, Thos.; Somerbie 5 Worsdale, Anne; Branston 16 Groococke, John; Broughton Wright, Robt.; Breedon 97 Asheley 38 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 231

1604.— Continued. 1604.—Continued. No. No. Gunbie, Margaret; Stapleford 84 Sturgis, Gilbert; Bilsdon 108 Guye, Robt,; Claxton "5 Tarter (see Hasledyne). Halliocke, John ; Glen magna 43 Teate, Wm. ; Ashbie de lazouche 25 Harberd, Joane; Whetston 105 Townesend, Anthony; Lughborowe 44 Hardinge, Wm.; Ortonsupmontem 74 Tyllson, John ; Earleshilton 33 Hargrave, John ; Peckleton 76 Vincent, Anthony ; Bottisforde 94 Hasledyne, als. Tarter, Anthony ; Wallton (see Smith). Roulston 102 Warren, Rich. ; Burton sup wolds 3 Heales, Wm.; ——— 85 Watkin, Amye ; Burbage 26 Heywood, Wm.; Cleybrooke magna 51 Watson,atson, Thos ; Saltbyeatye 104 Houghton, John ; Hoton 97 Watson, Wm.; Loddington 54 Houlte, John ; Nether Broughton 37 Welche, Wm.; Halloughton 99 Howcoute, Robt. ; Brentingthorpe 30 Whalley, Eliz. ; Norton juxta Hunt, Humphrey ; Burbage 114 Galbie 103 Ives, Thos., Whetston 120 White, Ellen ; Boresworth 7 Jackson, Robt.. sen.; Lughborowe 32 White, Wm., sen. ; Boresworthe 100 Kendall, Alice; Norton juxta Whitehead, Robt. ; Lubbenham 87 Twicrosse 65 Wildman, Nicholas ; Eaton 48 Kiddier, Rich. ; Bellton 4 Winterton, Thos. ; Wallton n Kirtleton, Alexander; Hinckley 92 Wood, Henry ; Thornton 90 Lacer, Henry ; Wimeswold i Woodcocke, Francis ; Sitheston Laser, Wm.; Sitheston, als. Syson 72 als. Syson 36 Lawe, John ; Wigston magna 24 Wyatt, Christopher ; Earnesbye 109 Louth, Alice; Burton Lazars 68, 121 Louth, Thos.; Burton Lazars 67 1605. Lowe, Henry ; Ashbie de lazouch 106 Merton, Thos.; Loddington 8 Bacon, Margery; Lughborowe 63 Mew, Hugh; Walcote 113 Bale, Wm, ; Kibworth harcourte 79 Mew, Randall; Lutterworth 119 Barnarde, Robt. ; Barrow sup Soore 31 Millner, Edw.; Ullesthorpe, p. of Bell, Thos. ; Claxton. als. Clawson 21 Cleybrooke 15 Benet, Susan ; Husbands Bosworth 91 Moore, Thos., jun. ; Eston 96 Bennett, Thos. ; Husbands Bores- Morrey, Robt.; Thrumaston 22 worth 64 Morton, Thos.; Kibworth 93 Bent, Rich. ; Cosbie i Needham, Christopher ; Leicester 58 Black, Wm. ; Sonth eroson 100 Newton, Wm.; Tugbye no Borten, Edw. ; Hasten 13 Oldner, Wm.; Orton subter Arden 41 Bottersbee, John ; Sheepey 29 Parre, Thos.; Melton Mowbray 69 Boyfeild, Ralph ; Westerbie 69 Parsons, Robt.; Roulston 64 Boylston, Thos. ; Longwhatton 75 Paule, John ; Ashbie parva 98 Briers, John ; Lubbenham 9 Paynter, John ; Bagworth 75 Browne, Thos. ; Shanckton 42 Pedge, Henry; Thornton ? 53 Browne, Wm. ; Bellton 10 Pegge, Katherine; Hatherne 79 Burdett, John; Leare 35 Pickwell, Katherine ; Bottisford 27 Burne, Wm. ; Thrussington 37 Robinson, Nicholas; Scalford 73 Burton, Henry ; Buckminster 54 Sannders, John ; Lughborowe 20 Byard, John ; Twycrosse 39 Shanford (see Smythe). Bydle, Wm. ; Newton Burgeland 61 Sheene, Thos. ; Brentingthorpe 116 Byrde, John ; Queniborowe 81 Sherwood, Martyn ; Bushebie 23 Cave, Rich. ; Barrow sup Soars 32 Simkin, George; Barton in le beanes 62 Chamberlaine, Rich. ; Kilbie u Slater, John ; Thorp lanckton 59 Clare, Wm. ; Ibstocke 56 Smith, als. Wallton, James; Clarke, Wm. ; Kibworth beachamp 95 Dunton bassett 12 Coken, als. Seagrave, Rich. ; Smith, Thos.; Humberston 117 Norborowe 57 Smythe, als. Shanford, Thos.; Cooke, Eliz. ; Diseworth 101 Queniborowe 10 Cooke, John, sen. ; Baresbee 92 Spenser, Robt. ; Leicester 112 Cooke, Rich. ; Earleshilton 74 Standley, Phillippe ; Lughborowe 101 Courtbie, Francis; Walton sup le Stannton, John ; Newton harcourte 61 woulds 80. Stringer, Agnes; Leicester 19 Darker, Nicholas ; Leicester in 232 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1605.—Continued. 1605.—Continued. No. No. Dove, Hamlett; Hoose 22 Staples, Wm.; Woodhouse Eaves 76 Dowse, Robt.; Catthorpe 109 Stapleton, Joan; Burton sup Woulds 3 Eaton, Robt.; Hatherne 45 Stokes, Henry ; Hose 86 Flavell, Robt. ; Leare 16 Stokes, John ; Abkettlebie 65 Fletcher, Annis; Burton overie 87 Tailor, Anthony; Bottesford 20 Poster, Arthur; Smyton westerbie 49 Taylor, Thos.; Owdbie 30 Francke, Rich,, sen.; Kirbiebellers 85 Thornton, Thos.; Heather 60 Freeman, als. Townsend, Cicely ; Tomkin, John ; Billsdon 70 Kirbe Sellers in Tomlinson, Wm.; Lughborowe 18 Furnice, Edw.; Leicester 48 Townsend (see Freeman). Gilbart, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 36 Turlington, John ; Houghton 93 Coadebie, John ; Peatlinge magna 26 Turlington, Wm.; Houghton 33 Gobbett, John ; Sheepy magna 24 Tyllie, Rich.; Bitteswell 71 Graie, Wm.; Wymondham 46 Wallis, Wm.; ———— 82 Grine, Humphrey ; Sysonbe 50 Warde, Wm.; Sheasbie 105 Grundfe, Wm.; Thornton 96 Westone, Nicholas; Illston 49 Hartshorne, Wm. ; Smeeton 73 Whitehead, Robt.; Lubbenham 108 Haskie, John ; Diseworth 5 Williams, John ; Wymondham 34 Holmes, Wm.; ———— 99 Woodward, Wm., sen.; Theding- Hopkins, Wm.; Wiggeston 52 worth 77 Houghe, Robt.; p. of Bottesford 107 Wright, John ; Diseworth 41 Houghton, Joane ; Seagrave 89 Wright, Rich.; Brannston no Howkin, Thos.; Kilbie 12 Wright, Thos.; Brannston 4 Howytt, James ; Scraptofte 84 Yates, John; Odston 15 Iliffe, Thos.; Peatling 88 Yates, Wm.; Skeffington 23 Jarratt, John ; Mountsorrell 27 Kempe, Thos.; Frisbie supWreake 67 1606. Lacie, Hellen ; Wimeswold 6 Lacie, Thomas; Prestwold 2 Abbot, Mawde ; Foxon 92 Lorde, Thos.; Kilbie 97 Allatt, Robt.; Asfordbye 11 Lubbenham, Robt.; Owdbie 66 Andrew, Simon ; Churchlangton 16 Marvin, Thos.; Thurlston 47 Barloe, Robt.; Halloughton 56 Mathew, Rich.; Carlton 83 Bartram, Robt.; Knipton 116 Mee, John ; Diseworth 43 Barwell, Wm.; Bringhurst 37 Menvell, Wm.; Barkbie 62 Bay, John ; Halloughton 106 Millner, Thos.; Huckescotegrange 25 Belton, Agnes; Wymeswold 49 Moore, Rich.; Burton Noverie 8 Blague, John; Plunngar 115 Muncke, Eliz.; Sithston, als. Brittain, John ; Stokerston 101 Syson 103 Brooke, Eliz.; Wilson 67 Naylor, Richard ; Hungerton 68 Browne (Widow); Loughborough 71 Northerne, Wm.; listen 28 Bryan, Robt.; Kibworth 64 Northerne, Wm.; Illston go Burbage, Thos.; ———— 90 Nutt, Wm.; Skeffington 102 Burden, John ; Bottisford 45 OrtOn, Bartholomew; Leicester 55 Carter, Edward; Goadbye 24 Orton, Rowland ; Peckleton 59 Cave, Eliz. ; Pickwell 40 Otefeild, Thos.; Norborowe 72 Cave, Thos.. sen.; Thedingworth 102 Paybodie, Wm.; Bittiswell 40 Cawnte, George ; Statherne 54 Pollard, Christopher; Houghton 19 Cille, Wm. ; ———— 70 Richardson, Wm. ; Frisbe sup Clark, Thos.; Loughborow 112 wreake 94 Clarke, Henry ; Buckminster 113 Salusburie, Henry ; Odston 58 Clarke, Rich.; Saddington 12 Sannders, John ; Queniborowe 53 Clarke, Rich.; Packington 80 Savine, Rich.; Frolesworth 104 Coltman, Henry ; Fleckney 76 Sawnsam, John ; Muston 17 Cooke, John ; Hungarton 42 Seagrave (see Coken). Cowper, Lawrence ; Easton 28 Smith, Wm.; Marston 7 Coye, Wm.; Buckminster 85 Smith, Wm. ; Marston 14 Crampe, Rich.; Barrow 97 Spell, Valentine ; listen 51 Cranwell, Rich.; Loughbor 93, 94 Sprigg, Edw. ; Foxton 98 Crosby, Margery ; Leicester 79 Sprigge, Alice; West lanckton 78 Dafferne, Humphrey ; Cleybrooke 3 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 238

1606.—Continued. 1606.—Continued. No No. Dannett, Christian ; Leicester 117 Stevenson,Rich.; SmetonWesterby 14 Dawson, George ; Newbold 41 Tailecote, Dorothy ; Tugbie 10 Dodge, Anthony ; Belgrave 17 Tailer, Julian; Wimeswold 81 Ducket, Thos.; Throinaston 6 Tallis, Geoffrey ; Melton 47 Eckersall, Anne ; Twicrosse 74 Tatenill, Rich. ; Swannington 72 Elliott, Kenelme ; Twiford 62 Walker, Thos.; Leicester 33 Elwood, Hugh ; Melton 46 Wallis, Joan; Esthorpe 44 Fancot, John ; Tilton 27 Walton, Andrew ; Castle Donington 32 Fleeming, John ; Wymeswold 68 Warburton, Rich ; Glen 103 Gamble, John ; Burton Noverie 18 Warner, Robt.; Galbye 30 Gamble, John ; Saxulby 84 Waters, John ; Tilton 100 Gasset, Millicent; Belton 50 Watts, Thos.; Turlangton i Godfrey, Margaret; Snibston 65 Watts, Thos.; Rearesby 25 Graye, George; Halloughton 9 Weale, John ; Bitteswell 96 Greene, Thos.; Sewsterne 21 Wightman, Valentine ; Hinckley 53 Hancocke, George ; ———— 95 Wightman, Valentine ; Hinckley no Heley, Margaret; Medborne 19 Wild, Robt.; Long whatton 2 Higgins, Timothy ; Cleybrooke 57 Wildman, Margt.; Wimeswold 48 Hill, Alice ; Ashby 8 Wilkinson, Wm.; Smeeton Holte, Wm.; Claxton 38 Westerbye 63 Holte, Wm.; Holwell; 89 Wilson, John ; Appleby 82 Hubberd, Henry ; Billesden 69 Wood, Edmond; Harbye 55 Ingilley, Thos. ; Wymotham 88 Woolley, Thos.; Goadby 4 Joanes, Wm.; Earles Shilton 91 Worsdale, Thos.; Knipton 43 Johnson, Rich.; Barkby thorpe 86 Wright, John ; Appleby 83 Justin, John ; Cosbye 99 Younge, Michael; Cosbye 108 Kelham, Robt. ; Thorpe arnold 87 Kempe, Rich. Kirbye 36 1607. Kendall, John Prestwold 31 Knight, Thos. Stony Stonton 13 Allam, Alice ; Knipton 17 Lole, Thos.; Ullesthorpe 26 Alsabrouke, Henry ; Loughborow 87 London, Wm.; Hungarton 20 Bate, Abell; Sproxton 6 Martin, Henry; Quarndou 35 Bent, Thos.; Countisthorpe 52 Meane, Wm.; Fleckney 104 Birkehead, Nicholas ; Leicester 43 Monke, Eliz.; Siston 15 Black, Wm.; Stableford 71 Neale, Wm.; Lubenham 107 Blakeley, Robt.; Stapleton 106 Newberry, Robt.; Welham 109 Blithe, Rich.; Frolesworth 28 Northan, Alice; Thurcaston 78 Bolton, Robt.; Glen magna 62 Nutt, John; Skeffington 52 Bringhurst, Thos. ; Easton 30 Orton, Thos.; Orton sup montem 51 Briscote, Thos.; ———— 102 Paybodye, Wm.; Bitteswell in Brooke, Robt. ; Thorpe So Peckleton, John; Twyford 5 Browne, John ; Carlton 78 Perkin, Eliz. ; Barow 105 Bull, Jacob ; Loasebie 34 Perkins, Wm.; Barrow 22 Burneby, Christian ; Halloughton 35 Perpointe, Nicholas; Eastwell 114 Burton, Elinor; Easton 79 Pettye, Wm. ; Harbye 34 Buswell, Wm.; Boresworth n Picke, John ; Oadbye 58 Button, Frances; Crofte 26 Picke, Wm.; Baresbye 23 Callcrofte, Thos.; Bottesford 103 Pole, Rich.; Welham 60 Carlton, Thos.; Brawnston 70 Reeve, John ; Harborow 98 Clarke, Christopher; Knipton 32 Remington, Nicholas ; Croxton 59 Clarke, Rich.; Norton juxta Scarborow, Wm.; Thorp arnold 61 Twicrosse 37 Shawe, John ; Rearesbye 75 Collishaw, Rich.; Redmile 95 Sheare, Robt.; Burstall 73 Cooke, Simon ; Welbye 99 Shittlewood, Thos. ; Wimeswold 77 Coppoye, Leonard ; Whitwicke 3 Smalley, George; Seagrave 29 Cotton, Frances ; Stonton 21 Smith, Wm. ; Brentingthorpe 39 Cotton, John ; Stonton 22 Smith, Wm. ; Paekington 59 Cox, George ; Stokegolding 61 Somner, John ; Bottisford 66 Croft, Thos.; Barwell 66 Spence, John ; Cosbie 7 Cubley, Henry ; Croxton keriall 69 234 LEICESTERSHIRE AfiCrtU'TECTCRAL SOCIETY.

1607.— Continued. 1607.—Continued. No. No. Dale, als. Slawston, Thos.; Carlton 55 Somerfeild, Joan; Lawghton 86 Dorman. Tbos.; Kilby 20 Soresbye, Robt,; Cattborpe 91 Dubbleday, Wm,; Harbie 33 Squire, Wm,, sen.; Querndoo 73. Edlin, Wm.; Knipton 67 Stephenson, Matthew ; Leicester 84 Fisher, Thos.; Hallougbton 8 Sutton, Margery ; Kegworth 31 Fletcher, Wm.; Dalby 31 Sweetlad, Anthony ; BittesweU 9 Poster, Robt.; Scalf.ird 99 Tailor, James; Cotes 60 Frampion, Robt.; Sapcote 74 Thorpe, Rich.; Queniborow 47 •Freeman, Rich.; Hucklescote 38 Tompson, Wm.; Kilby 16 Grange, Matthew ; Pakeman haie 59 Waldron, Matthew; Oadbye i Greene, George; Burton lazars 102 Walker, Alice; Leicester 103 Greene, John ; Redmill 97 Ward, Wm.; Queniborow 12 Grococke, John ; Eastlangton 77 Wells, Wm.; Blackbrooke, p. of Grove, John ; Burton.sup wolds 46 Sbepesheade 64 Guttridge, Wm ; Wymondham 93 Weston, Cicely; Silebye 65 Hallam, Joan ; Croxon Keriall 68 Weston, Ralph; Norton juxta Heath, John ; 72 Galbye 13 Hoby, Margaret; Leicester 89 White, Thos.; Easton 83 Howers, Wm.; Peatling 18 White, Wm.; Boreswortb 10 Humberstors, Alice; Asfordbie 14 Wightman, Thos.; Earleshilton 53 Ingle, Tbos.; 92 Wigley, Henry; Scraptoft 63 _ efcocke, Faustin; Satton 76 Wood, Rich.; Nanebye 23 .'ohnson, Humphrey; Boreswortb 104 Worsdale, Thos.; Knipton 48 ] 'ohnson, John; Cleybrooke 80 Wiight, John; East Langton 73 ' [ohnson, Thos.; Barkbie thorpe 41 ' L,arge, Sampson ; Leicester 66 Litberland, Michael; Diseworth 19 1608. Lockton, Clem.; Grimston, Test, and Inv. in pede fill 1609 The roll of Wflls for this year is unfortunately Marshall, George; Diseworth 45 lost. Copies of those marked with an asterisk are however, to be found in the Register Book Marvin, John ; Leicester 24 for that year. Measure, Matthew; Odeby 49 Middleton, Michael; Waltham sup fAldridge, Wm.; Barton 58 wolds 7 • Bacon, Wm.; Hinckley ' 26 Middleton, Thos.; Silebye 29 Bagworth, John ; Wymotham 60 Neale, John; Abkettlebye 2 Bale, Robt.; Noseley 109 Noble, George ; Wymotham 58 •Barnes, Thos.; Burstall 13 Nuttall, John ; Asfordbye 98 Barsbi, Wm.; Gaddesbi, Test, and Orme, Margery; Belton 82 Inv. in pede fili 1609 Oswin, James; Frisbye 27 Battersby, John; Woodhouse 56 Pare, Thos.; Leicester 88 Bentley, Hugh; Castle Donington 71 Parker, Francis; Packington 4 Blont, Edw., sen.; Wymeswold 102 Pickering, Thos.; Ibstocke 85 •Blounte,————; ——— 4 Pight, Wm.; Long whatton 5 +Blownte, John ; Seagrave 78 Puiefey, Ralph ; Wellsborow 40 •Boothe, Wm.; Barrow 31 Reyner, John ; Peatling magna 54 Bowier, Rich.; Syston 49 Richards, Eliz.; ——— 36 •Bowman, Nicholas; Ashbydela- Roberts, Thos.; Redmile 42 zouch 5 Sansom, Thos.; Easthorpe 50 •Brannche, John; Mountsorell 22 Shawcrosse, John ; Melton 94 •Brawnston, Wm.; Thedingworth 24 Shepey, John ; Belgrave 39 Brewood, Robt.; Stapleton 57 Simpson, Henry ; Waltham sup Browne, John; Barrow 54 wolds 15 Browne, John ; Barrow 61 Slawston (see Dale). Browne, Margt.; Wigston 105 Smith, John ; Ashby parva 25 •Burdet, Geoffrey ; Billesdon 21 Smith, John; Littlethorpe 81 Butler, Ellen ; Leicester 103 Smith, Rich.; Claxton 101 Carver (see Thurman). Smith, Wm.; Hinckley 57 •Cave, Thos.; Hothorpe 15 * This Will Is at the foot of the file for 1609. t This Will is at the foot of the file for 1609. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 235

1608.—Continued. 1608. - Continued. No. No. Cave, Thos.; Thedingworth 52 Newton, John; Ragdale 106 Chapman, Robt.; Whatton 64 •Noble, George; Rearsby 9 Choice, John ; Congeston 70 Noone, George; Rolston 96 Cocks, Jane ; Ibstocke 95 Olive, John ; Thorp Thomas 94 Collison, John ; Dray ton 89 Olive, Robt.; Enderby 86 Cope, Alex.; Hinckley 36 Orton,John; Shilton 62 Cowper, Margery; Langton 47 t Parker, George; Rotheley Cundey, Robt.; Tonge 53 Partridge, Humphrey ; Billesdon 97 Dadley, John ; Swepston no •Peg, Robt.; Stony Stonton 25 Dalby, James; Pickwell 50 •Penburry, Ellen ; Bosworth 14 •Divitte, Thos.; Barwell 7 Porter, Gabriel; Shawell 67 Dodge, Steven, Heather 100 Prior, Thos.; Glen magna 38 •Dowman, Anne; Hatherne i Pypes, Humphrey ; Melton 74 Eyricke, John ; Houghton 104 Roberts, Adam ; Harbye 37 fFletcher, Thos.: Gaddesbie Rolson, Wm.; Belton 72 •Franke, Wra.; Wymeswold 18 •Saddington, Eliz.; Foxton 3 Franke, Wm.; Wymeswold 63 Sanderson, Dunnold ; Humberston 73 Frisbye, als. Tailer, John ; Burton 87 •Sharpe, Kubin; Pickwell . 16 •Garnatt, Edw.; Leicester 10 Sharpies, Austen ; Stapleford 40 Glen, Thos.; Bilson So Sheldon, Abraham ; Melton 75 fGoodwin, Thos.; Branston Shepey, Thos.; Coleorton 90 Gray, John ; Cold Newton 107 Sirnson, Thos ; Knipton 92 •Greene, Thos.; Redmile 32 Starky, Robt.; Packington 98 Greene, Wra.; Burrowe 81 Starky, Robt.; Packington 101 Greene, Wm.; Leicester 85 Steile, George; Pickwell 65 Hall, John ; Ashbie delazouche 55 Tailer (see Frisbye). Hatterley, Henry; Ashbydelazouch 44 Thomason, John ; ABkettlebye 93 Healey, Wm.; Norton juxta Galby 108 Thurman, als Carver, Isabell; Heyford, Rich;; Cosbye 46 Whitweeke 82 •Hodgkinson, Rich.; Burton sup Thurman, als. Carver, Thos.; wolds 6 Whitweeke 83 Hollwell, Agnes; Thrussington Tuffley, als. Waterman, Giles ; cum Testament, Jo. Blounte Burstall 99 de Seagrave, in pede fili 1609 •Wale, Hugh ; Sutton 20 •Hore, Robt.; Humberston 8 •Wallis, Cicely;———- 17 f'Howett, Rich.; Thromaston 12 Wandley, Edw.; Leicester 45 Hunt, Thos.; Leicester 68 •Warden, John ; Gill Morton 27 Jarram, Robt.; Long whatton 39 Waterman (see Tuffiey). Johnson, Rich.; Lughborow 41 Welch, ————; Halloughton 66 Johnson, Robt.; Packington 84 Wigley, George; Scraptofte 43 Jurden, Rich.; Foxon 69 •Wood, Ellen; Naneby 23 fKendall, Robt.; Rothley Wraske, Robt.; Burton 59 •Lane, Thos.; Kibworth 29 •Wright, Robt.; Mountsorell n Large, John ; Dadlington 91 'Lawrence, Thos.; Hatherne 2 1609. •Lewin, Wm.; Barkby 19 Litherland, Henry ; Neilston 42 Actonne, John ; Somerbee 57 Lubnarn, Alice; Owdbye 79 Arnolde, John ; Mountsorrell 82 Lucas, Kinborow; Scalford 77 Astell, Wm.; Wiggeston 7 Man, Alice; Hinckley 51 Baker, John ; Barton in le beanes 105 Melborne, Ellenor ; Prestwold 30 Ballarde, Eliz. ; Loughborrowe 25 Milnes, John ; Packington 48 Banburie, Thos.; Sherneforde 77 Moore, Francis ; Boresworth 35 Barrett, Margt.; Wymeswolde 86 Moorecroft, Wm.; Loughburgh 88 Baule, Wm.; Rattcliffe 37 Musson, Nicholas ; Scalford 76 Bell, Joan ; Skeffington 46 Neale, Anthony ; Stoughton 33 Bellamey, Frances; Cosington 107 •Neale, Anthony ; Stoughton 34 Belton, Edw.; Barrowe 15 •Newbie, Wm. ; Slawston 28 Bent, Wm.; Cosbye 126

t This Will is at the foot of the file for 1609. t At the foot of the file for the year 1609. 236 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1609.—Continued. i6og.—Continued. No. No. Blacke, Joan; Stapleford 55 Johnson, Wm.; Packington 114. Blumfeilde, Thos.; Wymondham 79 Kellam, Rich.; Stapleforde 54 Blurton, Wm.; Thorpe Awker 36 Key, Wm.; South Croson 102 Bolande, Luce ; Lutterworth 34 Knight, Wm.; Billesdon 83 Bowley, Rich.; Hatherne iz Linsey, Valentine; Stonton Wyveil 38 Bright, John ; Smeeton 93 Mason, Robt.; Frolesworth 104 Burden, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 32 Mitchell, Wm.; Rearesbey 75 Burditt, John; Langton 112 Nashe, Thos. Leicester 24 Buswell, Roger ; Bosworth 91 Noone, Rich. ———— joo Butler, Mathias ; Knoston 13 Norton, Wm. Loughborrowe 80 Carleton, Rich.; Bottesforde 90 •Nucombe, Wm.; Lutterworth 3 Carter, Mary ; Allexton 84 Olyver, John ; Plungar 60 Caster, Bartholomew; Glowstonne 52 Orson, Rich.; Broughton inferior 59 Cave, Phillipp; Barrowe sup sore 39 Palmer, Jane; Dunton 85 Ceaton, Nich.; Goldsmiths Grange 48 Pancocke, John, senior; Barrowe 72 Challande.'Robt.; Bottesforde 2 Parker, Wm.; Melton 61 Chamberlaine, Lybius; Leicester 21 Parr, Robt.; Leicester 81 Chesterton, als. Parson, Wm.; Parson (see Chesterton). Norton juxta Galbey 108 Pawnoe, Thos.; Sylebye 53 Clare, Walter; p. of Swepson 50 Payne, Robt.; Medborn 42 Clarke, Rich.; Freby 125 Presgrave, Wm.; Ullesthroppe 89 Clarke, Wm.; Swynforde 116 Pryor, Wm.; Eystorn by WoUond 4 Coales, Margery; Stoughton 20 Pycrofte, Edmond ; Burbage 87 Cookeson, John ; Bruntingthorpe 113 Pynder, Eleanor; Musson 51 Danninges, Isabella ; Gloreston 19 Reyner, Wm.; Narborrowe 74 Dawes, John ; Sharneford ? 101 Richardson, Thos.; Pickwell 64 Deacon, Thos. ; Ilston 118 Royle, Thos.; Norton juxta Twi- Draper, Thos.; Sproxton 30 crosse 28 Draycott, Rich. ; Loddington 65 Sansome, Rich.; Muston 121 Eyricke, Agnes; Wiggeston 71 Scampton, Ralph ; Stoughton no Eyricke, Wm.; Wiggeston 10 Shalcrosse, Wm.; Melton 120 Faulkener, John ; Skeffington HI Shorlocke, Wm.; Belton 5 Flower, John ; Claxton 125 Smith, John; Leicester i Forster, James; Appleby magna 63 Starky, Henry; Trinity Hospital, Fowkes, Harrowlde; Sylebie 78 Leicester 9 Foxon, Thos.; Ashby parva 88 Stevenson, Henry; Loughborrowe 117 Freeman, Alice ; Wigston ? 106 Stevenson, Thos.; Muston 62 Freeman, Rich.; Northkillworth 125 Stonne, Wm.; Worthington 119 Freir, Roland ; Burton Noverye 92 Tayler, Wm.; Ashbie delazouch 26 Frisby, Edw.; Tilton 40 Tayler, Wm.; Applebie magna 67 Glenn, Wm. ; Wheston 33 Terry, Thos.; Cebrooke 109 Grante, Rich.; Thurleston 76 Tilson, Henry; Earle shilton 27 Greene, Henry; Statherne 123 Tyler, Thos.; Ilston 18 Grococke, Anne ; Barkeston 35 Vicars, Thos.; Leicester 122 Gyles, Thos.; Swinforde 31 Vincent, John; Bitteswell 73 Hall, George ; Shakerston n Wale, Wm.; Dunton Bassett 49 Hall, Rich.; Heather 70 Walker, Thos.; Saddington 98 Hall, Robt.; Wiggeston 6 Warde, Reynold; Sproxton 58 Hampson, Wm.; Quarndon 14 Warrmer, Thos.; Barrowe 17 Hancocke, Robt.; Prestwoulde 43 Watson, Wm.; Ashbie dalazouche 22 Healey, Wm.; Norton juxta Galby 96 West, Robt.; Owdebey 41 Hexstall, Hugh ; Kirbie Malarie 97 White, Margt.; Bushbie 103 Hicklinge, John ; Loughborrowe 56 Wilde, Wm.; Barrowe sup Sore 23 Hill, Wm.; Hinckley 47 Willocke, Wm.; Loughborrowe 16 Hoe, Thos.: Claxton 95 Wolfe, Rich.; Walton, p. of Hollandes, Edmund; Ratherbee 45 Kilmecote 8 Hunter, Rich.; Snareston 99 Woolley, John; Goadebey 124 Isaacke, Wm. ; Halloughton 94 Wright, John; Applebee parva 29 Isarde, Roger; Ullesthroppe 68 Jebbett, John; Shakerston 44 * Depositions of Witnesses are with this Will. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 237

1609. — Ctnitimu'tL 1610.— Continued. No. No. W right, John; Packington 115 Foster, John; Bushby 7,8 Wright, VVm. ; Applebee parva 66 Francke, John ; Wimeswold 91 Freeman, Wm.; Gumley 115 Frenche, Rich.; Gillmorton 130 1610. Frenche, Thos.; Gillmorton 132 Gallarde, Henry ; Glen magna 74 Adcocke, John ; Leicester 72 Garrett, Thos.; Ullesthorpe 28,127 Allyn, Nicholas ; Woodhouse 143 Geffes, Robt.; ———— 148 Allyn, Thos ; Walton, p. of Kim- Gibson, John ; Bagworth 38 coate 120 Gilford, Rich.; Euderbey 45 Armestronge, Wm. ; Barrowe 66 Goodriche, Alice ; Thrumaston 79 Armestronge, VVm. ; Barrowe 73 Goodriche, Alice; Loddington 141 Baker, Jerome ; Sproxton 146 'Hall, Henry; Hinckley Bale, John ; Shewsterne 12 Hancocke, John ; Prestwoulde 24 Ball, John ; Upton, p. of Sibbesdon 41 Hickson, Alice ; Loughborrowe 6 Ballarde, Thos. ; Misterton 126 Hilton, Wm.; Stouke gouldeing 97 Barber (see Reynolds). Hitchcocke,Lawrence; Whittweeke 29 Barfoote, Robt. ; Loughborrowe 128 Hooke, Thos.; Neilson 32 Barsby, Robt. ; Thorpe Setchfeild 67 Houghe, Wm.; Easthorpe 54 Bats, Thos. ; Ashby Dalazouche 131 Houghton, Eliz.; Houghton 85 Bayley, Luke ; Skeffington 104 Hubbert, Rich.; Claxton 71 •Bebye, John ; Barrowe sup soare Hull, Wm.; Twicrosse 46 Belton, Margt. ; Wimeswolde 96 Hurst, John, senior ; Hinckley 107 Bentley, John ; Heigham 18 Jacom, John ; Dadlington 31 Blaby, Rich. ; Somerbey 21 Jeffes, Robt.; ———— 148 Blithe, Hugh ; Rector of Applebey 76 Johnson, Robt.; Hinckley 100 Blocksome, Rich. ; Bruntingthorpe 82 Johnson, Wm.; Wiggeston 61 Blower, Thos., sen. ; Sibbesdon 103 Jones, Margt.; Shilton 156 Bonde, John ; Heigham 150 Judd, John ; Loughborrowe 119 Brickwoode, Wm. ; Billesdon 37 Julyon, Gregory ; Hose 49 Brookesby, John ; Sproxton 92 Kemm, Wm. ; Melton 147 Broughton, Thos. ; East norton 25 Kerchevall, Wm.; Bottesforrl 63 Browne, Margt. ; Carleton Cur- Kinge, John ; Hinckley 30 leiue 142 Kitchin, George ; Goadebey 57 Browne, Thos. ; Barrowe 68 Kyddye, Robt.; Osgathorpe 84 Bryan, John ; Boresworth 9 Kynge, Wm.; Rotherbey 77 Bryan, Robt. ; Kibworth beacamp 123 Leeson, Wm.; Loughborrowe 3 Button, Edw. ; Crofte 60 Loomes, Thos.; Gillmorton 102 Capenhurst,, Wm, ; Hinckley 138 Love, Thos.; Saxbey 157 Chambers, Thos. ; Horninghold 154 Lowde, or Lowth, Matthew; Charitie, Christopher ; Bottisforde 52 Thurcaston 137 Chatterton, John ; Harborrowe 42 Ludthorpe, Arthur; Oneleape no Chester, Wm. ; Theddingworth 27 Marshall, Edw.; Breedon 116 Clarke, Wm. ; Eastnorton 113 Marshall, Margt.; Diseworth 59 Clarson, Edw. ; Breedon 117 Marshall, Wm.; p. of Bottesford 53 Cowper, John ; Thorp Langton 135 Matchett, John, senior ; ———— 13 Crafte, John ; Burton Overie 62 Messenger, Wm.; Kibworth har- Dafte, Wm. ; Scalford 108 courte 95 Dawson, Agnes ; Ratcliff sup Middleton, Hugh ; Longwhatton 125 wreake 19 Mitchell, Thos.; Diseworth 136 Elkington, Wm. ; Bottisforde 99 Neale, Thos.; Countesthorpe 26 Ensor, Robt. ; Orton sup montem 14 Neale, Thos.; Blaston 109 Everington, Wm. ; Bottisforde 50 Newby, Roger; Slawson 5 Farmer, Alice ; Ratcliffe Culey 101 Newton, Thos., sen.; Quenniborrow 22 Feildeinge, Rich. ; Seagrave 78 Noble, Robt. ; Scalforde 80 Flamill, Wm. ; Walcoate 114 Noone, Jane ; Walton sup le olds 35 Flute, Simon ; Swinforde 124 Nuttinge, Michael; Carleton 133

* Vide commissarii Theophili Cave in hac At the foot of the file of Wills for the year pte fact 2d° die Decemb'r, 1613. 1609 238 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1610.—Continued. 1610.—Cimtitiued. No No. Obalde, Ralph : Aston Flamvile 44 Whattaphe, John; Syston 40 Orson, Thos.; Waltham 69 •White, Thos.; Uarrowe 65 Paine, Wm.; Lubbenham '34 White, Thos.; Heither Parneham, Edw. ; Beckingthorp Wild, Thos., sen.; Seagrave 16 p. of Bottesford 51 Wild, Wm.; Barrowe 139 Parnell, Wm.; Peatelinge magna 145 Willimott, John ; Longwhatton 34 Patchett, Andrew ; Barwell 158 Wilson, Thos.; vicar of Humber- Petty, Nicholas ; Loughborrowe 88 ston 105 Pickard, Wm.; St. Leonard's, Wright, Rich.; Theddingworth 94 Leicester 157 Wright, Robt.; Bottesford 33 Pole, Godfrey ; Glen magna 4 fYats, John ; Leicester 48 Poultney, Nicholas ; Ratcliff Culey 47 Powell, Francis ; Leicester 93 1611. •Pycrofte, Eliz.; Burbage 75 Quenniborrowe, John ; Barrowe 140 Acton, als. Atton, John ; Hal­ Ragg, Peter ; Wiggeston 56 loughton 14 Ragg, Wm.; Diseworth 98 Aiames, John ; Harbey 104 Reynolds, als. Barber, John; Twi- Ashton, Thos.; Bottesford 12 crosse 152 Aspinall, Wm.; Sibbesdon no Rice, John ; Shakerston 36 Barrs, John ; Osbaston 5 Richardson, Wm.; Uptou 144 Harwell, Edw.; Harborrowe 85 Robinson, Isaac; Barkeston in Bate, Henry ; Buckminster 27 Rodeley, George; Ragdale 87 Becket, Robt.; Norton juxta Galby 19 Sannders, John ; All Saints', Bent, John ; Enderbey n Leicester 112 Blower, John ; Barsbey 101 Sarson, Anthony ; Loughborrowe I Bodicote, Wm.; Wheston 6 Seagrave, Thos.; Broughton 90 Bolesworth, John ; Shepeshead 87 Sharpe, Nicholas ; Owston 20 Bostock, Wm.; Loughborrowe 98 Simonds, Rich.; Swinford 122 Bowman, John ; Ragdale 56 Smeeton, Wm., senior; Kibworth Boyer, Robt.; Thrumaston 75 beachamp 39 Branson, John; Barrowe 3 Smith (see Walton). Broddell, John, sen.; Harbey 40 Smith, Rich.; Rotherbey 23 Brookesby, Geofirey; Lough­ Smith, Thos.; Stapleton 2 borrowe 55 Sperrie, Hugh ; Lockington 83 Browne, Henry; Leicester 2 Spick, Rich.; Estwell 81 Bruen, Eliz.; St. Nicholas', Starkie, Robt.; Packington 86 Leicester 10 Stevenson, Wm.; South croson 64 Bruen, Thos.; Hoby 36 Storer, Thos. ; Thrussington 17 Burbage, Thos.; Silebey 49 Strumwell, Edw.; Ilarborrow 43 Burditt, Wm.; Sheasebey 83 Sutton, Rich.; Dalby parva 70 Butler, Thos.; Norton juxta Galby 21 Tackell, John; Sapcoate n Cara (see Feloe). Tallis, Robt.; Gillmorton 129 Chettle, Nicholas; Thorneton 35 Tayler, John ; Cosby 121 Claver, Helen ; Leicester 84 Tayler, Robt.; Sheasbey 89 Collyshawe, Margt.; Redmell 13 Thomson, Rich.; Claxton 153 Colton, John ; Bagworth 89 Tomson, George ; Sharneford 58 Conduyt, John ; Aston Flamvile 34 Vale, John ; Wistowe 149 Cowper, John ; Kirby Malery 67 Vincent, Henry ; Easthorpe, p. of Darker, Stephen ; Billesdone 78 Bottisford 118 Dashe, John, jun.; Kimcoate 17 Vowe, Thos., sen.; Halloughton 155 Dethick, Mary ; All Saints', Wallin, Wm.; Thurleston 15 Leicester 109 Walton, als. Smith, John ; Brann- Dovye, John ; Burton lazars 82 ston 10 Duckett, Alice ; Thrumaston 48 Warde, Rich.; Hinckley 106 Evengton, Wm.; Loughborrowe 62 Warde, Rich.; Barsbey 55 Feildeinge, Christopher; Seagrave 29 Feloe, als. Cara, Wm.; Shepeshead 51 * There is an account upon this Will where unto there is a Statute annexed which is upon the first file of Accounts, fo. 87, viJv original * At the foot of the file for the year 1609. Index. + Not in MS. Index. LEICE8TI5BSHIUE WILLS. 239

1611.—Continued. 1611.— Continued. No. No. Flower, Thos.; Edmondthorpe 93 Sculthorpe, Wm.; Normanton p. Foster, Wm.; Buckminster go of Botiesford Francke, Thos. ; Kerbie Sellers 80 Sheepey, John ; Belgrave 33 Freeman, Wra.; Harbey 99 Simson, Alexander; Leicester 66 Freer, Bridget; Glen 69 Smith, Joan Seagrave 3° Frenche, Thos.; Gumley 18 Smith, John Carleton 105 Fullove, Lawrence ; Loughborrowe 38 Smith, Wm. Packington 106 Gynnarde, John ; ———— 53 Somerfeild, Stephen ; St. Nicholas', Halliocke, John ; Glen magna 68 Leicester 16 Hauley, Nicholas; Redmell in Stacie, James ; vicar of Coldorton 24 Heaton, Thos.; Swinford 46 Tebb, John ; Barsby 45 Heywood, Wm.; Cosby 102 Thorpe, Thos., sen.; Mountsorrell 96 Hicklinge, Robt.; Knighthorpe 70 Tilley, Silvester; Willoughbie Hickson.Wm , sen.; p. of Broughton 32 Waterless 74 Hill, John ; Ratcliffe sup wreake 25 Tomson, Wm.; Loughborrowe 108 Hollis, Wm,; Harborrowe 20 Tpoley, Peter; Odebey 4 Houghton, Rich.; All Saints', Vincent, Anthony ; Easthorpe, p. Leicester 65 of Bottesford 26 ackson, John ; Hungarton 58 Warde, Wm.; Redmild 91 ames, John ; Harby 104 Watkin, ills. Jobe, Wm.; Leicester 9 ennard, John ; ————• 53 Waze, Thos.; 63 obe (see Watkin). Wells, Wm.; Thrumaston 52 JKilbye, Wm.; Norman ton 59 Whatton, James ; Loughborrowe 92 Kimberley, Robt.; Silebey 31 Whitworth, Wm.; Longwhatton 72 Kirke, Eliz.; All Saints' Leicester i Wigley, John ; Dunton Bassett 42 Kirke, Wm.; Leicester 113 Wright, Nicholas; Cottesbitche 79 Kylbey, Robt ; Ratcliffe sup wreake 76 Wright, Thos.; Hinckley 95 Lambert, James; Knossington 60 Wright, Wm.; Garthorpe 43 Lawrence, Robt-; Longwhatton 41 Lawrence, Robt.; Longwhatton 81 Loasbey, Henry ; ———— 37 1612. Ludlam, Wm.; Leicester 57 Makepeace, Wm.; Brookesby 39 Alderman, John ; Hoton 74 Marshall, Jane ; Sheasebey 73 Allsoppe, Wm.; Sproxton 6 Marshall, Thos.; Medburne 23 Anstje, Nicholas ; Fenidreyton 131 Mason, Robt.; Longwhatton 112 Astle, Robt.; Wigston 73 Mason, Thos.; Newbold Verdon 86 Astle, Stephen ; Wigston 86 Maulson, Rich.; Peatelinge parva 64 Awceter, John ; Leicester 70 Milnegate, Margery; Lough­ Ball, Rich.; Nether Seale 78 borrowe 100 Bancrofte, Hugh ; Hemington 116 Moseley, Thos.; Leicester 97 Barfoote, Arthur; Shakerston 37 Norton, Arthur; Theddingworth 107 Barnes, Matilda; Osbaston 58 Olyver, Edmund ; Tugby 28 Bentley, Robt.; Sheepeshead 45 Paine, Mark; Lubbenham 8 Biddle, Rich.; Snareston 106 Pares, Michael; Apekettlebey 77 Billings, Roger ; Osbaston 51 Parsons, John ; St. Nicholas', Boulde, Rich.; Seale 53 Leicester 2 Bowman, George; Ragdale n Patchet, Thos ; Statherne 61 Bradeley, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch 130 Pawley, Wm.; Wigston 44 Brookesbie, Roger; Leicester 22 Peares, Eliz.; St. Nicholas', Brookesby, Jane; Loughborrowe 64 Leicester 15 Broxam, John ; Claxton 95 Pollard, Wm.; Scalfprd 94 Bugg, Rich.; Barkston 32 Reynolds, Robt., senior; Leicester 103 Butcher (see Chapleyn). Robinson, Nicholas ; Claxton 71 Cave, Thos.; Walcote 27 Rowe, Agnes ; Loughborrowe 88 Chamberlin, Humphrey ; Shawell 122 Rowell, Agnes; Kibworth beachamp 7 Chamberlin, Wm.; Wistowe 76 Sannderson, Wm.; Peatlinge Chancey, alt. Gyles, Thos.; Bos- magna 50 worth 57 Sarson, Win., senior; Shakerston 47 Chapleyn, als. Butcher, Wm.; Sarson, Wm., senior; Shakerston 54 Dreyton I 240 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECT DUAL SOCIETY.

1618.—Continued. . — Continued. No. No. Chetle, Michael; Longwhatton 20 Mariott, John, sen. ; Claxton 43 Clarke, Wm.; Leicester 142 Marshall, Wm. ; Cussington 23 Cowper, Alice; Cosby 52 Marson, Nicholas; Brentingbee 118 Cowper, Rich.; p. of Whitwicke 38 Mason, John ; Bosworth 89 Crooshawe, John ; Ratcliff Culey 48 Mason, Wm. ; Queniborrowe 117 Croson, Wm.; Longwhatton 104 Mealeman (see Groce). Croson, Wrn.; Frisby 105 Millner, Wm. ; Wimeswould 80 Dafte, Thos.; Garthorpe 34 Moore, Francis ; Boresworth 133 Dickman, John; Burton 137 Moore, Henry; Lubbesthorpe 196 Durdan, Wm.; Stanton 97 More, John ; Claxton 35 Dynnis, Thos.; Turlangton 5 Morris, Anne; Welby 119 Ericke, Mary ; Leicester 25 Neale, John ; Willoughbie 60 Ericke, Mary, sen ; Leicester 26 Newton, John; Houghton 16 Fernilawe, Edw.; Hobye 90 Nickolls, Humphrey; Snareson 84 Fletcher, als. Reynolds, Greater; Norman, Rich. ; Leicester 144 ———— 123 Norton, Clement; Theddingworth 101 Fowler, Rich ; Coldoverton 67 Nuttall, Thos. ; Sisonbey 8 Garle, Wm.; Sharneford 96 Olive, Wm.; Barkestone 113 Garner, Edw,; Bitteswell 140 Osseter, John ; Leicester 70 Garram, Alice; Sheepeshed 46 Oxon, Wm. ; Twyford 3 Garrarn, Wm.; Sheepshed 108 Paine, Cuthbert ; Hinckley 10 Gibson, Isabella; Bagworth 99 Parker. Rich. ; Easton 71 Gigger, Lewis; Hose 44 Patchett, Rich. ; Statheme 65 Gilbert, Francis; Belgrave 50 Pell, Edw. ; Roleston 2 Gillam, Robt.; Countisthorpe 40 Perrin, Robt. ; Croxton 15 Glover, Rich.; Thurcaston 72 Pickarde, Cicely ; Sheepie 18 Gosson, Nicholas; Disheley milne 79 Remington, Robt. ; Waltham 66 Goulde (see Wright). Reson, Rich. ; Leicester 125 Gowerd, Thos.; Est langton 126 Reynolds (see Fletcher), Groce, als. Mealeman, John ; Richardson, Margaret ; Hatherne 77 Knipton 14 Rise. Wm. ; Ashbydelazouch 82 Gyles, (see Chancey). Rogers, Stephen ; , co. Hall, Wm.; Wimeswolde 69 Lincoln 139 Hames, Wm.; Bruntingthorp 100 Rowbotham, Thos. ; Woodhouse 9 Harteshorne, Wm,; Lubbenham 107 Sharpe, Joan ; Pickwell 17 Hasslerigg, John ; Leicester 12 Sheffeild, Matthew ; Diseworth 88 Hawes, Margaret; Leicester 56 Siddowne, Thos. ; Leicester 55 Hawtin, Robt ; Carleton Curlew 94 Smith, Mary ; Seagrave 49 Hawtofte, John; Harbye 13 Smith, Lawrence ; Thorpe langton 54 Hayes, James ; Diseworth 120 Smith (see White). Heckstall, Thos.; Castle Don- Smith, Rich. ; Cussington 103 ningon 116 Smith, Wm. ; Loddington 81 Henton, Wm.; Hobie 42 Sneape, Thos. ; Lubbesthorpe 24 Heyrick, Mary; Leicester 25, 26 Stapleford, Bonney ; Woodhouse 93 Houlden, Wrn.; great Appleby 143 Storer, Adrian ; Shakerston 112 Hutchinson, Wm.; Glen magna 30 Stretton, Peter; Narborrowe 87 Hutinson, Robt.; Sheepshead 109 Sturges, Martin ; Billesdon 102 Jarram, Alice; Sheepesheade 46 Sturges, Thos. ; Boresworth 129 Jarram, Wm.; Sheepesheade 108 Sykes, Henry ; Sheepeshead 7 Jigger, Lewis ; Hose 44 Tackle, Wm. ; Sapcoate 39 Johnson, John ; Saddington 134 "Tailer, Rich. ; Sapcote Kinge, Wm.; Billesdon 41 Taylecote, Thos., senior ; Neilson 127 Kirke, Wm.; Woodhouse 91 Thorpe, John ; Mountsorrell 75 Knight, Eliz.; Leicester 31 Thorpe, Rich. ; Loughborrowe 63 Lakin, Thos.; Orton sup montem 21 Tompson, John ; Boresworth 92 Laste, Robt.; Breedon 132 Twels, Eliz. ; Castle Donington 136 Leighe, Thos.; Pickwell 135 Underwoode, Isabella ; Wilson 36 Litherlande, John ; Dyseworth 98 Mannsfeilde, John; Erleshilton 4 * At the foot of the file for the year 1609. LKICESTERSHIBE WILLS. 241

1612.—Continued. 1613.—Continued. No. No. Walker, Erasmus ; Billesdon in Cotes, Everard ; Sproxton 93 Wardin, Thos.; Gilmorton 59 Cowper, Anthony ; Estlangton 82 Wartnabie, Robt.; Houghton 29 Coxe, Robt.; Sheepeshead 108 Watkin, John ; Boresworth 138 Coye, Hugh ; Saxby 142 Weale, Joan; North killworth 115 Crampton, Eliz.; Remington 154 Weale, Margaret; ———— 124 Crofte, Wm.; Peckleton 61 Webster, John ; Overseale 114 Cutler, John ; Cadebey 50 Whatophe, John ; Harbie 13 Dafferne, Nicholas; ———— 132 White, als. Smith, John ; Sharne- Dalby, John ; East Norton 160 ford 121 Darby, Francis ; Loughborrowe 16 Wilford, Edw.; Dalby parva 33 Dawson, Thos.; Burton go •Wilne, Thos.; Leicester Day, Agnes ; Claxton 7 Wilson, Wm.; Thorpe aker 28 Day, Edvv.; Burton sup olds 92 Wilson, George; Branson in vale 62 Denny, John ; South Croson 164 Wood, Peter; vicar of Castle- Dent, Wm , sen.; Halloughton 175 donington 83 Dorman, Thos.; Fleckney 181 Wood, Wm.; Shawell 128 Dove, John ; Coston 31 Woodford, Ralph ; Barsbey 85 Evengton, Mary ; Loughborrowe 163 Woodward, Thos.; Cosby 68 Fletcher, Thos.; Norton 107 Worthington, Isabella; Twiford 19 Folds,John; Woodhouse 43 Wright,«/s. Goulde, Robt.; 47 Freers, Robt.; Ullesthorpe 68 Wright, Thos.; Netherbroughton 61 Frisby, Nicholas; Coton 113 Frost, Thos.; Sheasebey 28 Fullforth, Thos.; Asforby 26 1613. Garram, Thos.: Thringston 149 Geake, Thos.; Sketchley 54 Ainesworth, John ; Goadeby 130 Geste, Wm.; Ilston 124 Allatt, Wm.; Wm.; Burstall 146 Glen, Christopher; Eaton n Andrewe. Isabella; Garthorpe 131 Glover, Rowland ; Glen magna 180 Askey, Wm.; Croxton Kerriall 6 Golliver, John ; Braunston 38 Astle, Jasper ; Rearesby 119 Goodman, John; Higharn 183 Bacon, Robt.; Whitweeke 147 Goodwin, Geoffrey ; Shawell T35 Baker, Thos.; Saddington 10 Greaves, Miles ; Leicester 162 Baresby, Wm.; Thorpe 48 Greene, Wm.. sen.; Redmell 39 Barrs, Rich., sen.; Burbage 18 Hall, Wm.; Northkillworth 52 Barrs, Wm.; Burbage 12 Handley, Wm.; Redmell 144 Bell, John ; Hoby 49 Harberde, John ; Wheston 25 Bent, Jane; Stony stannton 51 Harries, Nicholas ; Belgrave 165 Bent, John ; Countisthorpe 14 Harteshorne, Edw.; Lubbenham 109 Bent, Rich.; Stony stannton 17 Haskey, Wm.; Croxton Kerriall 6 Bishoppe, John, clerk; Goadebey 66 Hassard, Wm.; Ashby delazouch 177 Bodell, Edw., sen.; Breedon 36 Hawkins, Wm. ; Seagrave 153 Boughton, Wm.; Sapcoate 57 Hawley, Humphrey; Stapleford 40 Bradford, John, jun ; Enderbey 100 Heyfford, Thos.; Ashby magna 161 Bratfeild, Wm.; Ashby magna 123 Heynesworth, John ; Goadby 130 Brookesby, Matilda; Sproxton 8 Hill, Thos.. clerk ; Cranehoe 67 Brooks, Joan ; Markett Bosworth 133 Hill, Thos.; Littlethorpe 75 Browne, Anthony ; Halsteade 4 Holden, Wm.; Applebey 114 Browne, Robt.; Kilby 78 Horsepoole, Wm.; Horninghold 176 Bruerne, Thos.; Belgrave 83 Hose, Lewis; Harbey 29 Bryan, Thos.; Kibworth 56 Hunt, Edw.; Willoughbie waterles 139 Buswell, Margaret; Boresworth z Hutchinson, George; Harbey 174 Calton, Edw.; Wimeswoulde 87 Iliffe, John ; Ashby magna 138, 140 Cave, John ; Cottesbitch 94 Inkersall, Edw.; vicar of Little Cawnte, Ralph ; Statherne in Dalby 77 Chamberlin, Thos.; Barwell 69 Jackson, John, sen.; Freby 143 Clarke, Wm.; Saxby 105 James, John ; Thurcaston 3 Clifton, Robt.; Musson 76 Jarram, John ; Ashby dalazouche 167 Jarram, Thos.; Thringston 149 * At the foot of the file for the year 1609. 242 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1613.—Continued. 1613.—Continued. No. No. Jeake, Thos.; Sketchley 54 Smith, Wm.; Wigston 134 Jolliver, John; Brannston 38 Smith, Wm.; Seagrave 151, 152 Keen, Wm.; Hinckley 158 Sowter, Ralph; Disworth 148 Kinde, John; Arnesby 74 Spenser, Robt.; Odeby_ 15 Lea, John ; Bag worth 55 Starkey, George; Packington 103 Light, Thos.; Musson 32 Steane, John ; Walcoate 27 Lord, Robt. ; Loughborrowe forrest 99 Stevenson, Robt.; Longwhatton 84 Lewder, Jobe ; St. Maries close 97 Strange, Wm ; Long whatton 104 Lowe, Robt.; Diseworth 166 Stretton, Thos ; Thorneton 173 Marriatt, John, sen.; Lutterworth 81 Stubbs, John; Countisthorpe 168 Matchett, John ; Castle Donington 102 Sucklinge, John, sen.; Witherley 41 Mitchell, Thos.; Thringston 145 Sumner, Wm.; Thrumaston no Mole, Robt ; St. Nicholas', Tallis, Thos.; Ashby folwell 58 Leicester 182 Tayler, George: Cold overton 126 Moore (see Smith). Tayler, Mary; Cotes 117 Moreton, Christopher; Cleybrook 89 Thorpe, Alice; Loughborrow 156 Mould, Thos.; Applebey 137 Thorpe, Thos ; Quenniborrowe 150 Murrall, Wm ; Orton 24 Tompson, Wm.; Ullesthorpe 85, 88 Newby, Wolfray; Ilston 118 Torksey, John ; rector of Barwell 171 Noone, Robt.; Wigston 112 Tuckey, Wm.; Billesdon 35 North, Robt.; Croxton keriall 127 Vann, John ; Willonghbie 72 Nurse, Thos.; Leicester 45 Vesey, Edw.; Narborrowe i6g Odeham, Thos.; Narborrowe 170 Vincent, Wm.; Hemington 141 Orton, Wm.; Ley grange i Wakley, Rich.; Kilby 80 Osborne, Wm.; Castle donington 13 Walker, Rich.; Swannington 22 Owston, Eliz.; Broughton 34 Ward, Edw.; Odebey 53 Page, Robt. ; North Killworth 157 Ward, George; Bruntingthorp 101 Palmer, Robt ; Sapcote 19 Wartnabie, Robt.; Stapleford 30 Parker, Rich.; p. of Twycrosse 179 Whittle, Ralph; Plungar 9 Parry, David ; Ashbydelazouche 62 Willand, Rich., clerk; Blason 73 Passande, John ; Burton sup le olds 91 Wilson, Wm.; Hoby 20 Patcbett, Thos.; Harwell 33 Wollands, Nicholas; Loughborrowe 37 Pauleson, Thos.; Bagworth 23 Wyatt, Robt.; Sheasebey 60 Perrin, Rich., sen.; Croxton 21 Wyatt, Wm.; Bagworth 121 Petty, Katherine; Loughborrow 63 Yonge, John ; Earle shilton 98 Pickard, Katherine; Sheepey 159 Yorke, John ; Knipton 65 Pole, Lucy; Burstall 96 Younge, John; Lutterworth 120 Pole, Thos.; Halloughton 44, 46 Porter, Lawrence ; Burton Overy 155 Pycrofte, Edw.; Frolesworth 115 1614. Quoy (see Coye). Rawlin, Mary; Woodhouse 71 Alcocke. Henry ; Eaton 22 Richardson, Rich.; Desford 136 Allin, Randulpb; Quarnedon 93 Robinson, Isabella; Scalford 129 Arnolde, Thos.; Mountsorrell 35 Rypam, Mary ; Halloughton 122 Averie, Peter; Enderbey 98 Sannderson, Helen ; Humberston 79 Ball, George; Billesdon 32 Sansome, Henry ; Redmell 59 Ballarde, Robt.; Cadeby 122 Sharpe, George; Frisby 47 Banister, Anthony; Bottisford 28 Sheare, John ; Burstall . 95 Barcocke, Thos.; Quarne 63 Sheene, Rich.; Bruntingthorpe 70 Basse, Zachary; Stapleforde 121 Sheppardson, Henry; Abkettlebey 128 Bawdericke, Thos., sen.; Houghton 47 Shilton, Francis; Frolesworth 42 Biller, Edw.; Leicester 69 Shuttlewood, George; Leicester 86 Bindley, Wm.; Walton 52 Smith, John, sen.; Loughborrowe 5 Blackwin, Samuel; Sheaseby 77 Smith, John; Walton, p. of Kim- Blunte, Wm.; Wimeswoulde 65 coat 178 Bolesworth, Wm.; Newbolde 23 Smith, als. Moore, Thos.; Tur- Boser, Wm.; Sheepeeheade 103 langton 172 Boyer, Wm.; Thorp setchfeild 82 Smith, Thos.; Broughton 64 Bruerne, Christopher; Woodhouse 15 Smith, Rich.; Broughton 125 Bryan, Thos.; Barkeby 34 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 1897.

Patrons, His Grace the DUKE or RUTLAND, K.G., G.C.B. The Right Rey. the LORD BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH, D.D., D.C.L.

The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. The Worshipful the Mayor of Leicester. His Grace the Duke of Somerset. The Most Noble the Marquis of Granby. The Right Honourable the Earl of Denbigh. The Right Honourable the Earl of Dysart. The Right Honourable the Earl Ferrers. The Right Honourable the Earl of Lanesborough. The Right Honourable the Earl Ho we, C.B. The Right Honourable Lord Braye. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Leicester, D.D. The Right Rev. Bishop Mitehiuson, D.C.L., D.D., Archdeacon of Leicester. Major the Honourable Montagu Curzon. Sir Frederick Thomas Fowke, Baronet. Nathaniel Charles Curzon, Esquire. James Ellis, Esquire. William Unwin Heygate, Esquire. Edwin Joseph Lisle March-Phillips-de-Lisle, Esquire, F.S.A. Harry Leycester Powys-Keck, Esquire. Walter Hazell, Esq., M.P. VOL. VIII. 244 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Committff. The Patrons. W. F. Jdhnson, Esq. The Presidents. The Rev. W. H. Marriott. All Rural Deans (being Members). Fred. B. Morley, Esq. The Honorary Secretaries. O. C. Neale, Esq. All Professional Architects (being The Rev. T. W. Oven. Members). A. H. Paget, Esq. All Honorary Members. The Rev. A. M. Rendell. The Rev. C. W. Belgrade. The Rev. Canon Sanders. H. R. Harding, Esq. George Stevenson, Esq. T. Harrold, Esq. The Rev. Canon Stocks. Thomas Ingram, Esq. Theodore Walker, Esq. The Rev. E. Jackson. John Wade Wartnaby, Esq. The Rev. A. 0. James. The Rev. C. Henton Wood.

fflitursion Sni-fflommitter. The Honorary Secretaries. I J. W. Wartnaby, Esq. The Rev. A. M. Rendell.

Ijonorarg local Smrtarfea. Market HarborougTi District. Melton Mowbray District. W. H. Barfoot-Saunt, Esq., Market Har- The Rev. Richard Blakeney, Melton borongh. Mowbray Vicarage. Lutterworth District. Hinckley District. The Rev. Edmund Jackson, Oilmorton The Rev. Richard Titley, Barwell Rec­ Rectory. tory.

1$oni>rarj> ComaponiJins fSUmbtr for ffiobentrp. William George Eretton, Esq., F.S.A., Coventry.

Sionorarg Smttaries of tfje Sotiftg. Colonel G. C. Bellairs, The Newarke, Leicester. (Financial.) Major W. J. Freer, Stoneygate, Leicester. (Corresponding.) The Rev. William George Dimock Fletcher, F.S.A., S. Michael's Vicarage, Shrews- bury. (Editorial.) librarian. C. J. Billson, Esq., M.A., S. John's Lodge, Clarendon Park Boad, Leicester.

•aubttor. John Wade Wartnaby, Esq.

HONORARY MEMBERS. The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. Sir Henry Edward Leigh Dryden, Bart., The Worshipful the Mayor of Leicester. Canons Ashby, Byfield, Northampton­ The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Ely shire. (Lord Alwyne Compton), D.D., The James Neale, Esq., F.S.A., F.R. Inst. Brit Palace, Ely. Archts., 10, Bloomsbury Square, Lon­ don, W.C. H. J. Tomline, Esq., The Pre, St. Albans. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 245

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1897. Everard, T. W., Esq., The Gables, St. Mary's Road, Leicester. Fellowes, F. Esq., 4, Little Church Street, Rugby, Odames, Mr. T. M., 14, Beaumont Road, Leicester. The New York Public Library, U.S.A.

MEMBERS DECEASED IN 1897. Fowke, Sir Frederick Thomas, Bart., (President), Lowesby Hall. Curzon, Nathaniel Charles, Esq. (President), Lockington Hall. Sforza, The Duchess of, Ragdale Hall.

January 25th, 1897. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society was held in the Society's Room at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

THE REV. A. M. RENDELL, M.A., in the Chair.

The Correspondence was read. VOTES of thanks were passed to the following Societies, namely:— To the Thoresby Society for Vol. III. 1894, Leeds Registers ; Vol. VI., part 1, 1894, Calverley Charters ; Vol. VII., part 1, 1895, Leeds Registers. To the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology for Vol. IX., part 2, of the Proceedings. To the Essex Archseological Society for Vol. VI., part 2, New Series, of Transactions. To the Powys Land Club for Vol. XXIX, part 2, of the Historical and Archaeological Collections relating to Montgomery­ shire, &c. The Chairman presented the Society with five additional Vols. of the " Gentleman's Magazine Library " ; and a vote of thanks was passed to him for the same. George Stevenson, Esq., and Theodore Walker, Esq., were unanimously elected Members of the Committee to fill up vacancies. 246 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

The Report of the Committee for the year 1896, was read by MAJOR FREES, Hon. Secretary, and was adopted and passed, as follows:— THE EEPOBT.

IN presenting to our Members the Forty-second Annual Report of tbe Society, we have to lament the loss by death of four Members. In the Rev. Andrew Trollope, the Society has lost one of its most valued Members, he was best known by his truly comprehensive work on "The Church Plate of Leicestershire"; and in Col. Sir Henry St. John Halford, Bart., C.B.. V.D., we lose an old and much valued President of the Society, Sir Henry's father was elected a Member in 1863, and on his death in 1808, his son became a Member and took considerable interest in the work of the Society. In Mr. Henry Alien who died at the age of 78, we have lost one of our oldest Members. We also regret the loss of Mr. Thos. Harwell, of Leicester. Mr. J. T. Biggs has resigned his Membership. On the other hand we are glad to report that fourteen new Members have been elected, namely:— In January. The Rev. A. M. Cott, M.A., Ashby Magna Vicarage, Lutterworth; James Bell, Esq., The Town Hall, Leicester; The Rev. John Dawson Peake, Burrough-on-the-Hill Rectory, Melton Mowbray; John E. Elgood, Esq., 32, West Street, Leicester. In June. S. S. Partridge, Esq., Belvoir Street, Leicester; A. H. Burgess, Esq., Berridge Street, Leicester. In July. Mr. Edmund Bland, St. Martin's, Leicester. In September. Walter Hazell, Esq., M.P., 15, Russell Square, London; Mr. Hazell was also elected a President. In November. Richard Smith-Carrington, Esq., F.S.A., Ashby Folville Hall, Melton Mowbray; Mrs. H. Simpson Gee, Knighton Frith, Leicester; S. Perkins Pick, Esq., Millstone Lane, Leicester; Richard Taylor, Esq., Ratcliffe Road, Leicester; James Wright, Esq., Quorndon, Loughborough; Mr. Robert Peach, The Elms, Oadby, Leicester. The following papers have been read during the year by the Rev. W. G. D. Fletcher, F.S.A<, Hon. Sec., viz :— In January. On a " Survey of Leicestershire, 1124 to 1129." In March. " In Memoriam Rev. Andrew Trollope." In September. " The Estates of the Earl of Chester and the Despensers in certain Leicestershire Manors." The Society is much indebted to G. H. Nevinson, Esq., for his gift of interesting relics from Leicester Abbey, collected by his late brother and himself. A number of objects of interest have been exhibited by several Members, at the Bi- Monthly Meetings. Major Freer has on behalf of the Leicestershire County Council presented the Society with two copies of a very useful return, compiled by himself relating to the custody of Parish Documents in 305 Parishes in this County. The Annual Summer Excursion was made to Hatfield and St Alban's under the able guidance of James Neale, Esq., F.S.A., (Hon. Member) who has promised a paper on Hatfield House. About 90 Members and their friends took part in the visit. Through the kindness of Walter Hazel], Esq., M.P., the Chief Commissioner of Works has intimated that he is prepared to take charge of the Jewry Wall as an " Ancient Monument," and your Committee are glad to be able to report that they hope that the negociations that are now taking place, will in the end attain this much to be desired result. REPORT. 247

Prom time to time Manuscripts relating to Leicestershire, which elucidate the history and antiquities of the County, are offered for sale; sometimes to­ pographical, historical, biographical, or genealogical. Recently a number relating to the County Were put up for sale, part of Sir Thomas Phillipps's celebrated collections. These have been dispersed and scattered abroad, and have fqund homes where they are inaccessible to the student. It seems a great pity that some effort should not be made to secure some of these valuable local Manuscripts for the County, and deposit them in some central Library where they will be accessible to historians or students. The natural place in which to locate them would be the Leicester Free Library. This Library is singularly deficient in MSS.; indeed -there is but one MS. there, and that is Staveley's History and Antiquities of the Town of Leicester. . To obtain local MSS. for public use, it would be neccessary to raise a special fund for the purpose. This has been done in other counties, with great success. Recently a Worcestershire Society raised by subscription nearly £150, and were able to purchase a largs number of local MSS. This last Summer a few Shrop­ shire gentlemen subscribed about £50, and purchased 20 to SO Shropshire MS. many of great value, which they gave to the Shrewsbury Free Library. If nn effort were made, no doubt a considerable sum oould readily be raised in Leicestershire, and many valuable local MSS. might be purchased, when they come into the market. It is very much better that MSS. should be preserved in a public Library, where they are accessible to students, and are safe for all time, than that they should be locked up in private Libraries, where their very existence is commonly unknown, and where they are of little use to anybody. The Hon. Secretaries have been requested to communicate with the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society on the subject. During the past year the following Churches and Buildings have been added to or restored:— Arnesby.—New offices have been built and some alterations made to the school, at a cost of £44. Brass candlesticks and other ornaments have been presented to the church. y-de-la-Zouch.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davenport have presented to the church a new clock and chimes, costing upwards of £200. Barlestone.—A piece of ground has been added to the churchyard and a reredos which was formerly in Market Bosworth church, has been placed in this church. Total cost, £56. Billesdon.—The steeple has been restored, and the outside of the church thoroughly repaired, at the cost of £77. A new baptistry has been made at the west end of the north aisle, at a cost of £45, and a chiming clock has been placed in the tower costing £100. Broughton, Nether.—This church has been repaired at the cost of nearly £200. Desford.—The churchyard has been enlarged, and £135 collected for building a wall and adding a new gate. Diseworth.—The churchyard has been enlarged at a cost of £20, the land being given by C. Shakespear, Esq., the schoolroom has been enlarged, and a porch built at a cost of £40. The tower and spire of the church has been restored at a cost of £136. Ellistown.—The new Church of St. Christopher has been built at a. cost of £2000, and was consecrated on St. Mark's Day. Ellistown has now been made into a separate ecclesiastical district. Foston.—This church has been renovated and decorated, including altar furniture by the Rector and Mrs. Wing, the cost being about £200. Frisby-on-the-Wreake.—A lightniug conductor has been provided, and the church bells have been made secure. Garthorpe.—The restoration of this church has now been completed, a sum of £185 having been spent in addition to the £600 spent last year. Oak choir stalls have been placed in the chancel at a cost of £20. 248 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Gilmorton.—New stonework has been provided for six windows, at a cost of about £300. Hemington.—New lamps have been provided for the church and churchyard gate. Higham-on-the-Hill.—Three of the church bells have been rehung at a cost of £50. Hinckley.—The parish church tower, spire and west door have been restored. A new lightning conductor has been erected, and the church clock and chimes have been repaired, at a cost of £1500. Miss Jane Ashford has spent £25 on the corona and gas fittings. Hinckley, Holy Trinity.—This church has been painted and repaired at a cost of £40. Hose.—The churchyard has been walled and railed in on the south side, and the exterior of the same side wall of the church has been refaced. Houghton-on-the-Hill.—Some interesting repairs and improvements have been effected in this church. A beautiful oak chancel screen, (the work of Messrs. Jones and Willis of Birmingham) has been erected. It is generally geometrical in style so as to correspond with the choir stalls and reading desk, but with touches of decorated work, very similar to fragments of the screen it replaces. The old screen was taken down about 40 years ago. Seven of the windows in the body of the church have been reglazed, the glass used was various greenish tints of Ambetti, in diamond panes with a narrow yellow border. The colouring of the chancel has been much improved by new curtains, carpets, &c. Over the entrance gate to the churchyard, a lamp has been placed on an ornamental wrought-iron arch, the work of the village blacksmith. A litany desk has been given by Mrs. Glover. Hugglescote.—A church clock and bell have been presented by a lady, at a cost of £139, and an organ has been placed in the church, at a cost of £480. Keyham.—The chancel arch and walls of this church have been cleaned, and the original stonework exposed. The old screen, being in a very dilapidated state, has been removed with a view to its repair. Cost about £100. Eibworth.—An oak reading desk has been placed in the church, costing £25. Kilworth, North.—A Glass-room has been added to the National School, by her children in memory of their mother, Mrs. Charlotte Belgrave, costing £90. Kilworth, South.—Half an acre has been added to the school for a playground, at a cost of £50. Langton, Church.—Three musgrave stoves have been placed in this church, costing £90. The Rector has placed in the chancel an alabaster medallion of his great-grandfather, the Rev. W. Hanbury, a former Rector of the parish who died in 1T78. Leicester, .—A new fence to the churchyard has been provided, costing £32. Leicester, Knighton.—The parish church has been cleaned and defective work restored at a cost of £300. The organ of St. John the Baptist's Church, Clarendon Park, has been completed by the addition of a "Choir" and "Echo" organ, at a cost of £700. Leicester, Newfoundpool.—£250 has been expended on the enlargement of the temporary church, £155 having been contributed by the Leicester Church Extension Society. Leicester, 8. Andrew's.—The Knighton Street mission and club rooms have been restored at a cost of £108. Mr. W. H. Macaulay has provided new sanctuary hangings, surplices,

Leicester, S. Martin's.—A new altar for the daily prayers chapel, has been given by the nieces of the late Miss S. S. Nedham at » cost of about £100. Altar and other furniture have also been added. Leicester, S. Matthew's.—An enlargement of the reredos has been made in this church. Leire.—Two wrought iron gates with arch and lamp, have been erected in the churchyard at a cost of A'23 2s. LougWiorough.—The new Sunday school rooms in St. Peter's district have been opened. Acoomodation for BOO children. Cost, ±'2400. Lubbenham.—Church furniture has been given by Mrs. Holland, Mr. J. Ashton, and Mr. J. S. Perkins. Lutterworth.—£50 has been spent in repairing the roof of the south aisle. Markfield.—The infant school has been enlarged and the vestry refurnished, and church lamps provided, at a cost of £200. Melton Mowbray.—£500 has been spent on the church infants' school. A brass lectern has been given to Frceby church and a new wall and fence provided for the churchyard. Mowsley.—A south window in the chancel has been re-glazed at the expense of the Guild. Newtown Linford.—A carved oak font cover has been given to the church by Mrs. W. Brockbank. Osgathorpe.—Tne wooden spiral turret to this church has been repaired and some church furniture presented at a cost of £-10. .—The tower has been restored and the bells rehung at a cost of about £100 by Mr. Singleton. Packington.—The following have been given to this church: a prayer and reading desk by Mr. B. Pearce, a carved black oak super-altar by Mr. H. A. Prothero of Cheltenham, and other furniture. Peatling Magna.—The tower and spire of this church have been restored at a cost of £280. Peckleton.—Eight new lamps have been placed in this church. Batby.—The church bells have been restored. One new bell, the tenor recast, and the other three retuued at a cost of £170. Saddington.—The church bells have been rehung at » cost of £150, and two new lamps placed in the chancel. Sheepy.—£155 has been spent in repairing the damage done to the church by the gale in March, 1895. New lamps have been provided. Sileby.—The granite wall round the churchyard has been fully restored at a cost of £55, exclusive of the materials, which were given. Slawston.—Mr. J. Goddard has presented an oak font cover. Stoke Golding.—A carved oak pulpit after the pattern of the chancel screen, has been placed in this church at a cost of £32. Mr. E. H. Robinson has given a lamp and bracket over the pulpit. Stonton Wyville.—The roof of the chancel has been boarded between the rafters. Syston.—A small portion of ground with walls obtruding on the tower, has been purchased and cut off, and a new wall built across, with the result of throwing more open the west end of the church. Thornton.—£1100 has been spent on the partial restoration of this church, including a new oak roof on the south aisle. Thorpe Arnold cum Brentingby.—A new heating apparatus has been fixed in the church. The roof of Brentingby church has been thoroughly repaired at a cost of £52. 250 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Tilton,—The damage done to the steeple,

The Reports and Accounts were ordered to be printed and circulated amongst the Members. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Committee and Officers of the Society for their services during the past year. The Com­ mittee and Hon. Secretaries and Auditor were re-elected for the ensuing year. THE REV. C. H. WOOD having stated that he was unable to continue to act as Librarian, it was RESOLVED that MR. C. J. BILLSON, be requested to accept the office of Librarian. Mr. Wood stated that he would be happy to assist him in the work. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Mayor of Leicester for the use of the Library, and to the Press for reporting the proceedings. MAJOR FREER then read an OBITUARY NOTICE OF THE LATE SIR HENRY HALFORD, •which was published by the Leicester Journal, and which he had re-edited. He also read an account of the Annual Excursion to St. Albans and Hatfield. It was RESOLVED that the same should be printed in the Society's Transactions, and a VOTE of thanks was passed to him for the same. 252 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL March 29th, 1897. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Boom, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester. THE KEY. A. M. BENDELL, M.A., in the Chair. The MINUTES of the Annual Meeting were read and confirmed. APOLOGIES for absence were received from the Bev. £. Jackson and T. Harrold, Esq. A LETTER of thanks was received from the Antiquarian Society of Stockholm, for parts 1, 2 and 3 of Vol. VIII. of the Tran­ sactions. VOTES of thanks were passed to the following Societies, for their Transactions :—To the Stockholm Antiquarian Society, for parts 1887 to 1892, and parts of other Volumes; to the Shropshire Archaeological Society, for Vol. IX., part 1, Second Series; to the Somersetshire Archaeological Society, for Vol. 2., Third Series; to the Boyal Archaeological Institute, for Vol. III., No. 4., Second Series. The Correspondence was then read. The following were duly elected Members of the Society: The New York Public Library, U.S.A., care of B. F. Stevene, Esq. 4, Trafalgar Square, W.C.; F. Fellowes, Esq., 4, Little Church Street, Bugby; Mr. T. W. Odames, 14, Beaumont Road, Leicester. It was RESOLVED that the Annual Excursion be made in June, to Stratford-on-Avon and District. MR. FEWKES presented the Society with a copy of Wells on the Church, by Edward Wells, D.D., Bector of Cotesbach, Leicester­ shire, 1715, for which he was thanked. He also exhibited some old books. MAJOR FREER exhibited a collection of Decorations and Orders belonging to a friend, as under:— Small Badge of Tower and Sword of Portugal (gold). Large gold Badge of Tower and Sword. Star of ditto. Order of the Bath—Badge G.C.B. Star ditto—G.C.B. Old Order of the Bath—Military gold C.B. Star of ditto. Order of the Garter—Cloak Star. Ditto—Coat Star. Ditto—Lesser George. Pendant from the collar. The Garter. Belonged to the Duke of Cumberland. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 253

Order of the Thistle—Star. Ditto—Jewel. Order of St. Patrick—Star. Order of Lion and Sun of Persia—Jewel. Order of the Osmanieh—Turkish. First Class Order of the Medjidie—Turkish. General Gordon's Star for Khartoum. Commander's gold Portuguese Cross for eight battles. Ditto—Gold Cross for four campaigns. (Given to Colonel Richard Brunton.) Distinguished Service Order. Officers group of medals:—Copenhagen 1801; gold Badge of Charles III. of Spain; Star of ditto. (Captain John Hackett, R.N.) Badge of S. Anne of Russia. Star of Red Eagle of Prussia. Spanish gold Cross for Vittoria. Ditto—for Bilbao. Star of St. Ferdinand of Spain. Cross of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus. Gold Cross of St. John of Jerusalem—English. Badge of the Order of the Star of India. Gold Badge of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Gold Badge of the Baronets of Nova Scotia. Proposed Baronet's Badge (gold). Badge of Queen's Messenger. A VOTE of thanks for the same was passed.

May Blst, 1897. Bi-Mouthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

THE REV. C. HENTON WOOD, M.A., in the Chair.

A letter from the British Record Society having been read as to the publication of the Queen's Record Year Volume at 5s. It was RESOLVED that the Volume be ordered and added to the Library. The remainder of the Meeting was taken up in considering the Annual Excursion which was proposed to be for the 28th June, the week after the Jubilee, to go by rail to Leamington and from there by road to Stratford-on-Avon, and to lunch at the "Red Horse " Hotel, The Excursion Committee to arrange, if possible. 254 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

July 26t&, 1897. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Eoom, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester.

GEORGE STEVENSON, ESQ., in the Chair.

VOTES of thanks to the following Societies for their Transactions were passed:—The Cambridge Antiquarian Society for No. 38 Transactions and List of Members; Shropshire Archaeological Society, Vol. IX., Part 2, Second Series; Essex Archaeological Society, Vol. VI., Part 3, New Series; Thoresby Society, Leeds Kegisters, Vol. VII., Part 2, and Miscellanea Vol. IV., Part 3; Stockholm Antiquarian Society, Transactions 1893.

It was reported that the Sub-Committee had found it impractic­ able to arrange the Excursion to Stratford-on-Avon this year.

The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Peterborough was elected Joint-President of the Society. T. W. Everard, Esq., of The Gables, St. Mary's Road, Leicester, was also elected a Member.

A LETTER was read from Colonel Palmer enclosing a cutting from the " Globe " Newspaper as to the opening of an old Barrow at Driffield, as follows :— " The enclosed cutting from the ' Globe' paper may be of some interest to our Archaeological friends. It is of much interest to myself as the land in question belongs to my (Mrs. Palmer's) nephew. It is about four miles from Driffield. Her late brother, Colonel Broadley, M.P., would not sanction any disturbance of the graves which always went by the name of Danes. I have been to the place when staying at Welton, but it is many years ago. As you will see, a storm blew some trees down which opened out a portion of the burial ground. No doubt the Yorkshire Society will give some further account in their Associated Volume, as it has been in Canon Greenwell's hands." There is a short notice of this in the Leicester " Journal" of Friday last.

MAJOR FREER exhibited on behalf of MR. T. W. EVERARD two old Leicester Race Cards dated 16th September, 1807, and Sept­ ember llth, 1833. COLONEL BBLLAIES exhibited some Roman tesserae, and part of a Tile, also some 17th century pottery found in the Newarke whilst' AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 255 demolishing part of the West end of Trinity Hospital, and read the following notes :— TRINITY HOSPITAL, THE NEWARKE. IN a Paper which I read some time ago to the Society on the Trinity Hospital*, I mentioned that I had often been told of a subterranean psssage which existed and was reported to have originally gone as far as Bradgate Park. From enquiries I was convinced of the existence of a passage and when the (lamented) destruction of the west end of the old Hospital was going on I mentioned the fact of the existence of the passage to Mr. Mawbey, the Borough Surveyor, who very kindly said that it should be looked for. Some days ago the workmen forming some sewers broke into the existing end of this passage which was about 8 or 9 feet high and about the same width, built of rough granite stones and strongly arched. It is being further explored. It has been broken into often before as some sewers ran through it and I saw as well a part of a sewer man-hole; it evidently descended in the direction of the river and may have been a covered road to the water. The pottery found in it was 17th century as far as I could see.

September 27f/?, 1897. Bi-Monthly Meeting, held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin's, Leicester. J. W. WAETNABY, ESQ., in the Chair. ME. S. P. PICK explained what was being done to " Rupert's " Tower to preserve it. In the unavoidable absence of MAJOR W. J. FREER, MR. PICK reported that the Old Gateway on the south side of the Castle Yard had been endangered by removing some parts of the ancient fence walls adjoining it. The County Council, who own this relic of the past, have taken the matter in hand and certain work is being undertaken by them to prevent this mediaeval building from further damage. The stonework where badly perished is to be supported by a few pieces of rough stone, all the jointing is to be made good with cement, the upper portions of the walls are all to be properly coped to prevent the further disintegrating action of the weather, and certain ties and dowels are to be inserted to prevent any other of the ancient work from falling. The Society were glad to know that such care was being exercised in the preservation of this Gateway, which is one of the few important relics of the Castle Yard remaining. * See Transactions, Vol. VII., pp. 308-9. 25 6 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

November 29th, 1897. Bi-Monthly Meeting, held at the Society's Boom, at the Old Town Hall Library, St. Martin'0, Leicester. THOMAS HARHOLD, ESQ., in the Chair. A LETTER of apology for his absence was received from Col. Bellairs. A VOTE of thanks was received from the Cambridge Archaeo­ logical Society for their last part of the Transactions. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Shropshire Archaeological Society for Vol. IX., Part 3, Second Series, of their Transactions. MRS. BLUNT'S resignation was accepted with regret. THE TREASURER was ordered to pay Mr. J. Page's bill for £5 15s. Od. £5 was voted to the REV. W. G. D. FLETCHEB, F.S.A., for obtaining Transcripts of Leicestershire Manuscripts from the Public Record Office, to come in next year's Accounts. The REV. C. HENTON WOOD, M.A., and T. WALKER, ESQ., were appointed Delegates to the Archaeological Congress to be held at Burlington House on Wednesday next. The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited:— BY MR. A. DRAPER :—Photograph of windows (14th century) found plastered up in Ibstock Church. BY MR. J. FEWKES :—Statutes and Rules of Leicester Infirmary, 1771. Probate of Will of Thomas Wilcock, in 1585, temp. Queen Elizabeth. BY MR. JOSEPH YOUNG :— A silver medal struck by the London Mint to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty's unprecedented reign. Its weight is 1279'6 grains. Its diameter 2T3ff inches, or 55 millimetres. Plain edge, metal oxydized. On one side is the uncrowned young head of the Queen as she appeared on the earliest coins of the present reign. The date of her accession, 1837 in Arabic numerals, appears below the bust amidst a branch of laurel. Scattered over the " field" appears the following apt quotation from the Book of Proverbs, Chapter III., V. 16 :——" LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS, ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA " ("Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand honor.") The reverse exhibits the diademed head of widowed AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 257

Queen to left, clothed bust with necklace, Star of the Garter on left breast. The legend encircling the edge of the medal reads :— " VICTORIA ANNVM HEQNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX. IVN MDCCCXOVII.," ("Victoria (thus) happily closes the sixtieth year of the reign, 20 June, 1897.") Although an interesting souvenir of an unique reign, it is in the writer's opinion, probably, the poorest specimen of medallic art that has been issued by our Mint authorities for some centuries ! After full discussion it was unanimously agreed that it is desirable at the Annual Meeting in January next to alter the time of Meetings from 11.30 and 12, to 2 and 2.30.

THE KEV. W. G. D. FLETCHEE, F.S.A., contributed a Paper (which was read for him by MAJOR FREER) ON THE EFFOKTS MADE TO CONVERT ARABLE LAND INTO PASTURE IN LEICESTERSHIRE IN THE 15TH AND 16iH CENTURIES.

A VOTE of thanks was passed for the same. 258 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

CALENDAR OF LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS, 1495 TO 1649.

TRANSCRIBED BY HENRY HARTOPP. (Continued from page •242.) « SINCE the earlier portion of this Calendar was printed part of a volume of Wills proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Leicester has been discovered by Mr. A. Gibbons among the miscellaneous records preserved in the Episcopal Registry at Lincoln. This volume doubtless originally formed part of the series of Register Books of Wills at Leicester, mentioned at page 87 of these Transactions; but how it got removed does not appear. It has this title and contains copies or parts of the following Wills:— " BOOK OF WILLS FROM 9 Nov., 1528, TO THE SAME DAY 1529. W. BILLER."

1527. Almun, Margaret; Melton Mowbray 95 1528. Blysse, als. Mothow, Thos.; Scalford 94 1527. Bowsworuthe, Robt.; Everton 98 1527. Branson, Thos. ; Sadington 81 1526. Buttler, Thos.; Sowthkilworth 104 1528. Caldok, Rich.; Schulton in 1523. Crosby, Thos., priest; Lowgborow 99 1529. Dale, John; Hynkley .. 106 1528. Glene, Robt.; Gaudebe 89 1527. Goddert, John , Norton 101 1528. Gregore, Wm.; Hasforby 82 1527. Grenam, Nicholas ; Beby 87 1528. Hand, Robt.; Lowgborow 85 1528. Hiche, John; Birstall .. 92 1527. Leey, Henry; Bagworth 103 1528. Lyle, Johane; Leicester 74 1528. Mamfyld, Robt.; Branston 90 1528. Marchall, Henry ; Bottelworth IDS 1527. Nicholl, Thos.; parson of Crof 109 1528. Prears, Mabill; Kirkby "3 1528. Seborn, Wm.; Clebrowke 83 1528. Terre, Wm.; Asforby .. 107 1527. Toune, Robt.; Naylston no 1527. Tubman, Robt.; Gaudebe 78 1527. Watur, John; St. Peter's. Leicester 84 1527. Wilmar, Roger; Leicester? 97 In addition to the above, the following Leicestershire Wills are also preserved in the Bishop's Registry at Lincoln :—

1489. Barone, John ; All Saints', Leicester. 1558. Bayley, Wm.; vicar of St. Mary's, Leicester. 1558. Berydge, John; Leicester. H. H. LEIOESTEKSHIRE WILLS. 259

1614.—Continued. 1614.—Continued. No. No. Bryan, Wm.; Leare 114 Moore, Wm.; South Killworth 62 Bugg, Thos.; Barkeston 83 Moreton, Wm.; North Killworth i Burdett, Katherine; Gillmorton 48 Morris, John ; Asforbey 8 Burrowes, John ; Coats 9 Myles, Rich.; Thorpe, p. of Calcrofte, Joan ; Bottisford 19 Broughton 85 Carr, Thos., sen.; Countisthorpe 12 Neale, Thos.; vicarol Abkettlebey 51 Carr, Robt.; Morebarne 58 Norton, Joan ; Charley 42 Cave, Wm., esq.; Pickwell 12O Ogden, Edw.; Tugby 99 Chadwicke, Michael; Waltham 81 Orson, Nicholas; Eaton 14 Challande, Agnes ; Saltby 72 Ouldner, Geo.; Orton sup'montem 106 Cooke, Isaac; Twycrosse 3° Palmer, John ; Loddington 86 Cooke (see Smith). Palmer, John, esq.; Kegworth 118 Dawson, Wm.; Wimeswoulde "5 Picke, Anthony ; Baresby 92 Dixon, John ; Statherne 119 Pickeringe, Chris.; Huaklescote 84 Eperston, Wm. ; Musson 59 Poole, Anne; Leicester to Farmer, als. Johnson, Rich.; Porter, Agnes ; Burton Overie 27 Thorneton 26 Reske, or Wreske, George ; Odeby 36 Finderne, Anne; Kerkby malorie 45 Rest, Alice ; Redmell 57 Finderne, Wm. ; Kerkby malorie 46 Ridgley, Joan ; Wheston 60 Flooyde, or Lloy.d, David ; Rimington, Thos.; Buckminster 73 Lutterworth 43 Russell, Thos.; Leicester 124 Flower, Robt.; Coston 96 Sansom, Henry ; Barkeston 6 Francke, Chris.; Melton Mowbery 95 Sharpe, Rich.; Hinckley 112 Freer, Faith ; Blaby 88, go Shawe, Wm.; Thringston 102 Freer, Wm., sen.; Burton Overie 76 Shilton, George ; Appleby parva 39 Frisby, John ; Littlethorpe 106 Smith (see Swayne). 'Gamble, Wm.; Stapleton 49 Smith, Oliver; Stoke Golding 44 Godderd, John, sen.; Cleebrooke 109 Smith, Paul; Burton sup olds 105 Goodman, Thos.; Congeston 78 Smith, als. Cooke, Thos.; Kerby Griffith, Jasper; vicar of Hinckley 25 Bellers 74 Gulson, Robt.; Melton 71 Somerfeild, Eliz.; Tonge 38 Healey, Chris.; Burton Overie 56 Somerfeild, John ; Tonge 37 Hicklinge, John ; vicar of Hose no Stacye, Robt.; Hobye 13 Higginbotham, Reginald ; Castle- Stretton, Joan ; Misterton ? 116 donington 17 Stretton, Tbos ; Willoughby 16 Hollis, John ; Packington 89 Swayne, als. Smith, Joan; Howett, John; Branston juxta Halloughton 2 Croxton 41 Tarry, Thos.; Somerby n Howorth, Robt. ; Enderbee 67 Tilley, Rich.; of East Brent, co. Inge, Simon ; Leicester 5 Somerset (vel Sheasby) 123 Jackson, Edw.; Harwell 55 Timson, Anthony ; Skeffington 4, 7 James, Joan; Harby 75 Tompson, Thos.; Wimeswould 64 James, John ; Thrumaston 21 Toone, John; Ashbydelazouch 117 Jelley, Henry ; Quarndon 100 Waite, Thos.; Wymondham 40 Jervis, Wm.; Peatlinge magna 3 Wayte, Wm.; Sysonbee 97, 125 Jesson, Isabella; Melton 80 Warner, Wm.; Markefeld 94 Jesson, Thos.; vicar of St. Nicholas', Waters, Thos.; North Killworth 68 Leicester 33 Watts, Collette; Thrumaston 87 Johnson (see Farmer). Webster, Hugh ; Coats 108 Johnson, Thos.; Leicester 31 Welby, Augustine; p. of Bottesford 66 Judson, Grace ; Barrowe 101 Weldon, Robt.; Siston 91 Linney, Edw.; Claxton 18 White, Thos.; Wigston 126 Lloyd (see Flooyde). Wilde, Wm. ; Cussington 24 Lubbenham, Isabella; Leicester 50 •Wilkinson, Thos.; Anstie Marshall, John ; Cold Newton 53 Williamson, Lancelot; p. of Measom, Julian; Loughborrowe 103 Whitwicke 104 Mold, Rich ; Leicester 54 Woode, Wm.; Naneby 127 Moore, Nicholas; Burton Overie 113 Worth, John; Rattcliffe Culey in

* At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. Q VOL. VIII. 260 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1614.—Continued. 1615.—Continued. No. No Wreske (see Reske). Freer, Wm., sen.; Wiggeston 79 Wright, Thos,; Appleby parva 29 Garland, Rich.; Ratcliffe sup wreake 66 Wyatt, John ; Thrumaston 61 Garland, Wm.; Barleston 137 Yorke, Thos.; Loughborrowe 10 Gent (see Greene). Gest, Anne ; Ilston 5 Godfray, John ; Sheepeshead 117 1615. Gollin, Wm.; Croxton Keriall n Goodman, Thos.; Quenniborrowe 19 Allsoppe, Robt.; Abkettlebey 10 Greene,Christopher; Wymondham 90 Ashby, Wm.; Wheston 38 Greene, Margaret; Redmell 123 Alton, Wm. Redmell 96 Greene, Peter ; Redmell 133 Ball, Rich.; Thrumaston 37 Greene, als. Gent, Rich.; Twycrosse 57 Ball, John ; Earlshilton 60 Greene, Rich. ; Thrinston 36 Barrows, Robt; Wyforbey 47, 48 Holte, John ; Odebey 23 Bayley, Joan ; Thrussington 3 Hubbard, James; Harby 104 Bennetl, Thos.; Barkby 29 Hutchinson, Joan ; Sheepesheade 64 'Berridge, Wm.; Leicester Incke, Robt.; Leicester 32 Bettridge, John ; Sheepey magna 28 Inge, Rich., clerk; Odebey 68 Bishopp, John; Gillmorton 78 Jefferey, John ; Burton Overie 135 Bray, Wm.; Sharneford 140 Johnson, Nicholas ; Claxton 70, 71 Brewer, Watson ; Brannson 74 Johnson, Thos.; Sibbesdon 105 Brusfeilde, Wm.; Loddington 49 Kellam, Catherine ; Stapleford 43 Bryan, Alice; Barkby 17 Kempe, Brian ; Hungarton 76 Burditt, John ; Billesdon 26 Kilby, John ; Quenniborrowe 84 Burley, John ; Leicester 15 Kisse, Alice ; Witherley 101 Buttrice, Joan ; Humberston 92 Knight, Eliz.; Newbolde 134 Cartwright, Cornelia; Ailson 50 Knight, John ; Leicester 63 Cawnte, Margaret; Statherne 131 Knott, Robt.; Claxton 120 Chalton, Catherine; Musson 128 Langley, Rich.; Wimeswoulde 41 Chamberlaine, John ; Brunting- Leake, Thos.; Saltby 73 thorpe 81 Leland, Matthew ; Barkeston 126 Chamberlaine.Thos.; Lutterworth 102 Leland, Richard ; Barkeston 125 Cherry, John ; Killworth 59 Lickerishe, Rich. ; Wheston 113 Chester, Leonard; Blaby 65 Lilforth, Henry ; Tilton 89 Choice, Nicholas ; Charley Lane 12 Lolle, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 111,121 Clarke, John ; Odeby 52 Lovatt, Anne ; Prestwould i Clarke, Thos.; Kybworth Loveday, Wm.; Kirkby 22 Beachampe 112 Marshall, John ; Barrowe 25 Clements, Robt.; Leare 97 Mason, Wm.; Stoughton 106,115 Cooke, Leonard; Halloughton 103 Maxcey, Wm.; Wymondham 95 Cooke.Wm.; Kybworth Beachampe no Messenger, John ; Leicester 62 Cosby, George; Sheepeshead 34 Milner, John ; Harston 127 Coye, Isabella ; Buckminster 130 Millner, Eliz.; Harston 30 Crampe, John ; Barrowe 44 Nashe, Helen ; Leicester 33 Dalby, John ; Glenfeilde 46 Nashe, Robt.; Leicester 31 Dale, als. Slawson, Mary ; Carlton Nicholson, Eliz.; Castle donn- Curlewe 4 ington 24 Dickens, Thos.; Barkby 40 'Nurse, Thos.; Leicester •Easton, Wm. ; South Kilworth Orme, Eliz.; Newbold 67 Elam, Robert; Lutterworth 109 Orme, John ; Orton sup montem 21 Eperston, Wm.; Musson 129 Paine, Wm., gent.; Medburne 114 Farmer (see Warde). Painter, George ; Plungar 86 Fillingham, Bartholomew; Pallett, Thos.; Brannston 139 Bottesford 54 Pare, Eliz.; Leicester 72 Flower, Michael; Claxton 93 'Pawley, Wm.; Wiggeston Foster, Wm.; Buckminster 85 Peate, Rich.; Wilson 39 Foxe, Christopher; Loughborrowe 132 Pell, Edw.; Branston ? 108 Foxe, George; Lubbenham 138 Pell, Thos.; Braunson 94 * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 261

1615.—Continued. 1611—1615.—Continued. No. No. Picke, John ; Waltham sup olds 69 Basden, Joan; Coldoverton 69 Poxson, Thos. ; Normanton le Branston, Eliza; Theddingworth 30 heath gi Brewerne, Ralph; Woodgate, Poynton, John; Orton sup montem 99 Leicester 28 Pratt, Thos.; Leare 107 Bright, Wm.; Scraptofte 86 Preston, Thos.; Sileby 18 Byard, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch 40 Price, Lewis; Staunton Wivell 119 Cade, John ; Eastlangton 35 Reske, Francis ; Cussington 83 Cave, Eliz.; Hoothorpe 20 Reyner, Wm.; Wiggeston 14 Cave, Rich.; Hoothorpe 21 Richardson, John; Rattcliffe Culey 42 Chapman, Edw. ; Foxton 3 Rowse, Wm.; Littlethorpe 82 Clare, Eliz. ; Ibstocke 70 Sarson, John ; Shakerston 55 Cockes, Thos., sen.; Foxton 46 Savage, Wm.; Belgrave 116 Cooke, Francis ; Ratcliffe Culy 105 Sawcey, Emery ; Charnewood 27 Cooke, Wm.; Broughton no Sheppardson, Wm.; Abkettlebye 141 Cowper, John ; Holte 43 Slawson (see Dale). Cowper, Wm.; Holte 12 Smith, Erasmus; Boresworth 77 Coxe, Robt.; Bowden magna 65 Smith, Wm.; Broughton Ashley 35 Croxall, Thos.; Norton juxta Twy- Sneath, John ; Waltham sup olds 61 crosse 83 Sparks, George ; Easton 118 Dalby, Dorothy ; Lockington 45 Sperry, Wm.; Lockington 58 Davy, Grace; Loughboroughe 100 Stretton, Rich.; Cleybrooke 51 Dawkinge, John ; Horninghold 94 Striplinge, Wm. ; Gillmorton 136 Day, Rich.; Bowden magna 74 Sturgis, Anne; Billesdon 80 Dye, Thos.; Bowden magna 71 Tookey, John ; Sheepey I Emines, Wm.; Husbands Bores- Walker, George; Coleorton 88 worth 78 Warde, ah. Farmer, Thos.; Everard, Stephen ; Heather 6 Hucklescote 45 Fowler, Wm.; Hoothorpe 58 Watkin, Wm.; Broughton 124 Fowlezer, Roger ; Leicester 92 Webster, Gabriel; Woodhouse 100 Frith, Edw.; Heather 44 Welche, Wm.; Belgrave 87 Frone, Thos.; South Kilworth 89 White, Rich.; Mountsorrell 122 Garland, John ; Stoughton 90 Wightman, John ; Hinckley 75 Gibson, Isabella ; Bagworth 104 Wilcoxe, Thos.; Leicester 2 Gilbert, Robt.; Ashby magna 23 Wilkyns, John ; Hoby 98 Greaves, Alice ; Leicester 60 Winsor, Hugh ; Hungarton 16 Greene, Thos.; Congeston 47 Wood, Rich.; Billesdon 3 Grensall, John ; Leicester 22 Woodland, John ; Hinckley 20 Griffith, Walter ; Woodhouse 91 Worth, Wm.; Houghton 6 Grynne, Thos.; Norton juxta Twy- Wotton, Wm., sen.; Dyseworth 7 crosse 98 Wreske, Francis ; Cussington 83 Hall, Agnes; Stanford 102 Wright, John ; Woodthorpe 8 Harpur, Myles; Bowden magna 13 Wright, Rich.; Broughton 56 Harpur, Rich.; Bowden magna 27 Wright, Robt.; Stapleford 9 Harris, Wm.; Guildmorton 29 Wright, Wm.; Broughton 53 Harrison, Joan; Breedon 36 Hill, Eliz.; Harborough 48 Hitchcocke, Ralph ; Foxton 61 1611—1615. Hood, John ; Normanton sup Wills proved before Christopher Wivell, 'Heath 109 Chancellor of the Diocese, during inhibition, Hopkins, Chris.; Castle 1611, 1613, 1613, 1614, and 1615. Donnington 41 Hopkins, Thos.; Theddingworth 25 Abbott, John ; Medburne 8 Hugglcscot, Edmund ; Blaston 97 Abbott, Robt. ; Medburne 42 Imyngs, Robert; Saddington 56 Allin, James ; Belton 49 Johnson, Rich.; Sheepesheade 84 Atkins, Wm.; Ashbydelazouch i Johnson, Thos.; Leicester 93 Barnes, Margaret; ———— 108 Kidier, Nicholas; Osgathorpe 85 Barradall, George ; Mountsorrell;? 99 Kilpacke, Eliz.; Saddington 75 Barry, Leonard ; Stoke 31 Lambert, Roger; Disworth 81 Harwell, Wm.; Churchlangton 2 Large, Agnes; Dadlington 76 262 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1611—1615.—Continued. 1616. No. Laxton, Blaze ; Burbage 67 Wills proved before Edward Clarke, M.A., Anno. Dni. 1616. Loe, Wm.; Snarston 54 No. Marvin, George; Thurlston 77 Abbott, John; Walton, p. of Kim- Marson, Wm.; Bowdon magna 53 coate 54 Mead, James; Narborough 15 Alien, Thos.; Tugby 96 Mead, Mary ; Narborough 16 Ballard, Thos.; Misterton 87 Meadowes, Anthony ; Draiton 9 Barrodale, Thos.; Silebey 62 Morris, Thos.; Claybrooke 4 Barrodell, Lancelott; Silebey 5, 52 Moulde, Wm.; Appleby 107 Baxter, John ; Thrussington 9 Moumfort, Joan ; Overton, p. of Bayley, Wm.; Eaton 103 Ibstocke 72 & 88 Belton, John ; Beebey 50 Munke, Davy; Lubenham 33 •Best, Francis; Leicester Newberry, Robt.; Markefeild no Birmingham, Anthony; Markfeild 29 Orton, Rich.; Twycrosse n Blacke, Robt.; Twycrosse 37 Packe, Mark ; Harborough 51 Booth, Anthony; Barrowe sup Pawley, Wm.; Foxton 59 Soare 57 Pratt, James; Heather 96 Botham, Rich.; Burbage 49 Pratt, John ; Appleby 95 Brawnston, Eliz.; Bitteswell 108 Presse, Francis ; Kegworth 79 Bridges, Bartholomew ; Burrowe 80 Richardson, Wm.; Hatherne in Brooks, Hugh ; Dyseworth 21 Russell, Robt. ; ———— 63 Browne, Eleanor; Oneleapa 66 Russell, Thos.; Harborough 14 Browne, Francis; Normanton 7 Saunders, Bridget; All Saints', Broxam, Martin ; Plungar 93 Leicester 87 Burrowes, Alice ; Coates 79 Shepheard, Edw.; Belton 55 Caunt, Wm.; Waltham 85 Shewter, Margery ; M. Harborough 68 Chamberlin, Hugh ; Silebey n Smalley, Eliza ; Castle Donington 80 Chame, Wm.; Asfordby 46 Smith, Edw.; Stony Stanton 66 Charitye, Wm.; Bottisford 98 Smith, Rich.; Sheasby 5 Chatterton, Wm.; Shepeshead 58 Smith, Wm.; Fenny Drayton 17 Clariston, or Clauson, Thos.; Strelly, John ; West langton 101 Dalby parva 94 Strongitharme, George ; vicar of Clarke, Thos.; Swinford 36 Lubenham 57 Clarke, Wm.; Thringston ? 60 Swaine, Anne ; Halloughton 10 Clarke, Wm. ; Lutterworth 17 Thomas, Alexander; Earleshilton 113 Collin, John ; Easton 106 Thomas, Wm.; Earleshilton 112 Colon, Thos., sen.; Kilmecoate 100 Tillson, Wm.; Earleshilton 50 Coxe, Thos.; Ashby parva 61 Towkye, John ; Sheepy parva 18 Cubley, Roger ; Croxton 15 Townesend, Geoffrey; Market Dafte, John ; Claxton 41 Harborough 26 Danne, Edw.; Peckleton 6 Turner, Mary ; Bowden magna 37 Dixon, Peter; Barkeston I Turvile, Henry ; Narborough 19 Dixon, Rich.; Barkston 101 Varney, Robt.; Worthington 24 Dod, John ; Frolesworth 30 Walker, Margery ; Markett Har- Dowell, Peter, sen.; Higham 20 borongh 34 Dutton, Francis ; Sibbesdon 45 Walker, Thos.; Markett Har­ Dutton, John; Sibbesdon 95 borough 103 Fowler, Mary ; Coldoverton 109 Ward, Rich.; Boresworth 62 Foxe, Wm.; Claxton 40 Warden, Edw.; Grime Dame 43 Fryer, John ; Wigston 24 Webster, Robt.; Claybrooke magna 64 Gamble, Wm. ; Ashby 27 Weymont, Frances; ? Bringhurst 106 Greene, George ; Woodhouse 68 Whately, John ; Shakerston 38 Greene, Wm.; Leicester 69 White, John ; Glenmagna 39 Grey, Thos.; Castledonington 71 Wignell, Rich.; Easton 7 Harris, John ; Quarne 53 Wikes, Rich.; Earleshilton 73 Harrison, George ; Leicester 83 Wilcoxe, Edith ; St. Mary's, Lei­ Hawkins, Robt. ; Quenniborrowe 25 cester 6 Hoise, John ; Knipton 35 Woollands, Robt.; Loughborough 83 Holman, Leonard ; East Norton 65 Wyar, Edw.; Sheepsheade 8.2 Yeare, Wm.; Thrinkston 32 * At the foot of the file for 1609. LEICESTEESHIRK WILLS. 263

1616.—Continued. 1616.—Continued. No. No. Hose, Seth; Waltham 16 Bennett, Agnes; Loughborowe 7 Howe, Ellen ; Bagworth 72 Bennett, Chris.; Loughboroughe 131 Howe, Thos.; Bagworthe 91 Bincks, Wm.; Scalford 132 Hurbutt, Stephen ; Kerby Sellers 3 Boothe, James; Barrow sup Sore no Jaques, \Vm.; Worthington 32 Burrowes, Leonard ; Belton 123 Kendall, Rich.; Orton 38 Button, Wm,; Kimcott 16 Kinge, Margaret; Hinckley 33 Carter, Wm.; Barkby 8 Lacer, Wm. ; Siston 82 Chapman, Nicholas; Stockerstone 121 Lade, John ; Hemington 19 Choyse, Thos.; great Appleby 120 Lane, Rich.; Kibworth Beachampe 48 Coxon, Thos.; Castledonington 130 Langley, George ; Loddington 2, 4 Dawson, John ; Loughboroughe 115 Lorde, Robt.; 73 Dillward, Wm.; Leicester 118 Marston, Thos.; Quenniborny-'e 10 Dorman, Anthony; Norton n Mawson, Thos.; Gillmorton 26 Ellett, Wm.; Kirbie 19 Meade, James; Narborrowe 56 Farmer, Rich., sen.; Twicrosse 127 Milner, James ; Frisby sup wreak 104 Farmer, Wm.; Twicrosse 119 Mosse, John; Thurmaston 12 Fox, Arthur; Lobenham i Muncke, Wm.; Knossington 47 Francis, Wm. ; Kirbie 13 Needham, Christopher ; Leicester 81 Freeman, Mary ; Borsworth 2 Newton, John ; Branston 13 Gillott, Robt.; Leicester 24 Paine, Thos.; Castle donington 76 Greene, Wm. ; Dunnington 113 Palmer, Peter; Leicester 88 Hewes, Thos.; Overton, p. of Parke, John ; Twycrosse 75 Ibstocke in Pawlley, Zachary ; Wigston 51 Hodgekin, Henry ; Castle Don­ Perkins, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 22 ington 31 Perrye, Thos.; Shakerston 90 Holman, Leonard ; East norton 29 Phynes, Clement; Claxton 39 Horton, Joseph ; Mowslie 17 Pickard, John ; Willowbie 86 Johnson, Thos.; Melton 18 Plumbe, John, esq.; Marston 55 Laurence, Jane ; Longwhatton g Poyner, Thos.; Leicester 78 Leyghe, Thos.; Husbands Ragsdale, John ; Normanton 92 bosworth 14 Roberts, Wm. ; Belton 102 Marshe, James; Shenton 128 Ryder, Cornelius; Cosington 99 Mattocke, Walter; Thorpe Lane- Sanderston, Thos.; Wheston 59 ton 31 Sarime, Rich.; Frolesworth 84 Mercie, Grace; Ashbie 22 Sewer, John ; Eaton 14 Morris, John ; Frisbie 23 Sharpe, Wm.; Pick-well 23 Peale, Dorothy; Burrowe 27 Smalley, John ; Odebye 107 Purse, Nicholas ; Quarendon 21 Smith, John ; Tugby 63 Ripfam, Eliz.; Hallowton 6 Summer, Mary; Thurmaston 31 Rowe, Thos.; Odston 124 Button, John; Loughborough 70 Salisburie, Robt.; Blouferby 20 Tarrey, Margery; ———— 67 Sherwood, Hugh ; ———— 125 Tayler, John ; Quarne 8 Smaly, Humphrey; Woodhowse 4 Tole, John ; vicar of Barkebie 28 Smith, John; Shawell 30 Trewman, Thos. Hinckley 74 Spenser, John; ———— 114 Turvile, Thos.; Narborrow 44 Squire, Francis; Woodhowse 5 Veysey, George; Narborowe 105 Staples, Francis ; Quernedon 117 Wale, Joseph ; Ashby parva 89 Taylor, John; Ashbie folwell 25 Wells, Wm.; Bitteswell 18 Tomkins, Isabell; Billesdon 122 Wilford, Roger; Kerby Bellers 34 Vaugnell, Henry; Barrowe Sup Wilkins, Wm.; Orton Sawcey 97 Sore 116 Woodford, Anne; Musson 42, 43 Walker, Hester ; Leicester 126 Wright, Rich.; Barwell 77 Watkin, George; Knosington 10 Weston, John ; Burton overie 26 1616. Wildman, Rich.; Melton 33 Wilson, Wm.; Laughton ? 3 Wills proved before Dr. Lambe, and before Winbie, Martin ; Kirbie Bellers 12 Edward Clarke, M.A. Anno. Dni. 1616, Withers, Nicholas; Melton 15 Allyne, Robt.; Shawell 28 Worsdale, Rich., Croxton Armeston, Thos.; ———— 129 Keriall iij 264 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1617. 1617.—Conlinutd, No. Wills proved before Edward Clarke, M.A. Anno. Dnl. 1617, Paukes, Edw.; Claxton 36 No. Fowlezar, Eliz.; Leicester 67 Abell, Rich.; Harwell 26 Franke, Anne; Wimeswold 21 Adcocke, John; Donington 45 Franke, Thos.; Wimeswold 100 Andrewe, John; 59 Freare, Hellen ; Wigeston 144 Assett, Anne; Queniborowe Freare, Thos.; Bebie 136 Atherlie, Hugh; Stoughton 85 Freare, Wm.; Wigeston 125 Bainbrigg, Wm.; Lockington 29 Freeman, John ; Frisbie 76 Ball, Robt.; Overseale 88 Gamble, Joan ; Loughborowe 61 Ballard, Anne; Kirbie 90, 102 Gamble, Wm.; Saxelbie 142 Ballard, Thos.; Wimeswold 154 Geale, Christopher; Botesford 70 Baly, Christopher; Belgrave III Geale, Henry ; Botesford 147 Barke, Wm.; Statherne 20 Gibson, Thos.; Barkebye 48 Bate, George; Earleshilton 52 Gilson, Ralph ; Barsbie 3 Baxter, Margt.; Donington 51 Greene, John; Whitweeke 79 Bennett, Robt.; Bagworth 86 Gregorie, Mary; Branston 12 Bennett, Thos.; Ailston 146 Gregorie, Wm.; Branston 13 Bent, John; Loughborowe 149 Guy, Rich.; Claxton 46 Bickerstaffe, Wm.; Claxton 35 Hall, Leonard; Heather 44 Bird, Bridget; Loughborough 27 Hassall, Rich.; Froseworth 58 Blanckley, Simon; Diseworth 6 Heaford, Wm.; Cosbie 127 Blockley, Hellen; Wigeston 124 Heapes, Wm.; Claxton 116 Blount, Robt.; Walton 153 Heyes, Wm.; Sproxton 81 Blunt, Eliz.; Walton 57 Hicklinge, Thos.; Wimswold 17 Blurton, Rich.; Coatts 150 Holmes, Robt.; Shepeshed 121 Boate, Nicholas; Bagworth 132 Holmes, Thos. ; Wigeston 118 Bond, Agnes; Higham 83 Hunt, Wm.; Burstall 72 Bonde, Henry; Higham 47 Hurst, Wm.; Claxton 114 Bone, Leonard; Oadeby 62 Hutton, Samuel; Botesford 56 Bore, Henry; Plungar 80 Iselande, John; Leicester 145 Bonnett, John; Leicester 71 Jackson, Thos.; Countesthorpe 137 Boyer, Thos.; Siston 133 Jar rat, George; Mountsorell 2 Boylson, Hugh ; Thrusington 54 Jorden, John; Thrusington 109 Bradforth, John ; Dadlington 138 Kin ton, Rich.; Markefeild 32 Breedon, Henry; Normanton 89 Kinton, Robt.; Markefeild 15 Browne, John ; Sison 5 Knight, Rich..; Ullesthorpe 7 Browne, Thos.; Nether broughton 33 Lagoe, Francis; Congeston 23 Browne, Joan; Orton 151 Lester, Thos.; Longwhatton 128 Bugge, John ; Leicester 66 Lord, Robt.; Wibtaphe 8 Burrowes, Rich.; Prestwold 78 Lord, Wm.; Bitteswell 22 Cater, John; Leicester 99 Lowe, Nicholas; Thorpeawcker 25 Challand, Wm.; Normanton 39 Lyne, Richard ; Saxbie 34 Chamberlin, John ; Croson 95, 105 Manchester, Thos.; Claxton 143 Clarke, Henry ; Leicester 63, 64 Martin, Robt.; Congeston 41 Clarke, Wm.; Claxton 108 Morris, John; Hoton 77 Coachman, Ezechiell; rector of Morris, Wm.; Hinckley 112 Ibstocke no Mugg, Wm.; Barsbie 42 Cowper, Anne; Narborowe 31 Needham, Edw.; llston i Cox, John; Dadlington 94 Noble, Katharine; Rearsbie 119 Coxe, Alice ; Hinckley 96 Nurse, Eliz.; Leicester 9 Crocksall, Dorothy ; Scraptofte 122 Orson, Michael; Botesford 115 Croson, Thos.; Humberston 18 Pabodie, John ; Bitteswell 69 Dewicke, Thos.; Saxelbie 134 Palmar, Humphrey ; Oadby 135 Dextar, George; Worthington 91 Palmer, Wm.; Croson 107 Dodeslie, Robt.; Bottesford 156 Patchett, Emmott; Statherne 37 Eden, Thos.; Oadbie 40 Perrin, Rich.; Croxton 38 Elliott, John ; Leicester 60 Powne, Wm.; Worthington 84 Ellys, James; Leicester 98 Powterell, John ; Kegworth 55 Everard, Robt.; Donington 53 Presbery, Wm.; Packington 14 Farlie, Dennis; Thrusington 104, 106 Presse, Wm.; Thorpe garadon 126 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 265

1617.—Continual. 1617.—Continued. No. No. Rallat, Margery; Barlestone 139 Foxon, John ; Fleckney 7 Rase, John ; Leicester 97 Francis, Wm.; Kirbie 4 Reeve, Thos. ; Sharneford n Grannie, Joan ; Kibworth 36 Rice, Thos.; Longwhatton 129 Grannie, Wm.; Kibworth 34 Richmond, John ; Silbie 148 Horton, Joseph ; Mousley 68 Samson, Thos ; Hinckley 28 Humberston, Wm.; Kirbie 46 Sarson, Wm.; Shackerson 152 Iliffe, Agnes ; Ashbie 45 Smith, James ; Huncott 73 King, Rich.; Buckminster 41 Smith, John ; Redmille 82 Kinge, Anne; Bilson 33 Smith, Rich.; Markett bosworth 155 Kirbie, George ; Drayton 48 Smith, Robt.; Segrave 141 Kirbie, Thos.; Easton 18 Smith, Thos.; Kirbie 49 Kitchin, Randle; Kirbie Sellers 52 Smith, Wm.; Bitteswell 140 Knight, Thos.; West Lancton 29 Smith (see Walton). Knight, Thos.; Eastnorton 61 Sprigg, Wm.; Burbage 50 Lambert, Wm.; Easton 25 Steevenson, Christopher; Castle Losbie, Francis; Thorp Satchfield 3 donington 68 Loverne, John ; Easton 19 Summers, Thos.; Thromasten 43 Marson, John ; Gilmorton 63 Sutton, John ; Kegworth 19, 130 Mason, Edw.; Sisonbie 62 Swaine, Thos,; Shepeshead 93 Medowe, John ; Bringhurst 8 Swifte, Robt.; Loughborowe 10 Morion, Grace; North Kilworth 51 Thorpe, John ; Queniborowe 75 Norton, Anthony; Thedingworth 10 Toone, Edward; Coldoverton 65 Parsons, Rich., jun.; Great Bowdon 40 Vann, John ; Wigeston 74 Peale, Wm.; Burrowe 58 Walton, als. Smith, Thos.; Pine, Wm.; Stapleford 2 Braunston 78 Pole, Margery ; Hallowton 60 Ward, Rich.; Queniborowe 14 Pridmore, Nicholas ; Stockerson 38 Ward, Wm.; Knipton 123 Reade, Wm.; Waltham 54 Warde, Thos.; Sheepeshead 92 Reeve, Wm.; Newbold 13 Waren, John; Burbage 16 Rilie, Margaret; Newbold 59, 67 Watts, Rich.; Leicester 101 Sheffeild, Anthony ; Medburne 12 Wells, Alice; Thurmaston 113 Smith, Miles, sen.; Great Bow­ Wires, Thos.; Thurmaston 30 don 53 Woodford, Wm.; Muston 102 Stane, Christopher; Loddington 21 Wright, Rich.; Coatts 120 Steane, Wm,; Eysnell, p. of Monks Kirby, co. Warwick 65 1617. Tafle, John ; Waltham 20 Taylor, Eliz,; Coldoverton 42 Wills proved before Dr. Lambe, Commissary, Turner, Wm.; Wymondham n Anno. Dni 1617. Vickers, Rich.; Kilbie 15 Walton, John ; Lutterworthe 47 Alleyn, Hugh; Dalbie parva 43 Warde, John ; Bowden 66 Baker, Christopher; Waltham 44 Watts, John ; Skeffington 37 Baxter, Nicholas ; Easton 28 Wenslowe, John ; Edmundthorpe 16 Blithe, Thos.; Melton 55 White, Robt.; Easton 26 Blockely, Thos.; Walton 22 Wiggins, Thos. ; Thorpe Lancton 57 Bringhurst, Wm.; Easton 23 Wilson, Henry ; 50 Browne, Wm,; Tugbie 27 Wright, Francis; Smeton 14 Burges, Thos.; Turlancton 64 Yorke, Wm. ; Shawell 5 Burton, John ; Easton 17 Chambers, Agnes; Welham 56 1618. Collin, John ; Easton 49 Collin, Robt.; Easton i Allatt, Wm.; Pickwell 143 Currin, Lawrence ; Walton 35 Alleyn, Ralph ; Wheston 25 Deacon, Henry ; Thedingworth 9 Allsopp, Anne ; Oneleape 9 Desborowe, Robt. ; Siston 6 Arnold, Leonard ; Loughborrow 99 Earle, John ; Kilbie 30 Arnolde, Thos ; Foxon 148 Eearle, Edw.; Kilbie 32 Baccus, Walter ; Applebey parva 18 Farmer, Henry ; Easton 24 Barrodale, Thos.; Silebey 96 Foster, Thos. ; Smeton 39 Barrowes, Roger; Goadebey 127 266 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1618.—Continued. 1618.—Continued. No. No, Barrs, Miles ; Bowdon 164 Harteshorne, Thos.; Lubbenham 138 Bayley, Wm.; Narburrowe 3 Hassard, John ; Blougherbey 56 Bennett, Agnes; Cosby 69 Heare, John ; Thringston 34 Bennett, Thos.; Ailston 47, 104 Hericke, Robt.; Leicester 167 Berridge, John ; Bowdon parva 162 Hindman, Oliver; Stoke goldeing 5 Billston, Agnes; Bilston 13 Hinton, Rich.; Thurleston 53 Bingley, Matthew; Lubbenham Hodges, Wm.; Gaddesby 17 129, 145 Holmes, Isabella; Shepeshead 50 Blanckley, George; Harbey 58 Holmes, Wm.; Noseley 92 Bloare, Robt.; Dalby Chacombe 157 Howett, Thos.; Waltham 107 Boughton, Robt.; Markefeild 105 Hunt, John; Thurcaston 62 Brandon, Charles; Quarne 59 Iliffe, Edw.; Billesdon 159 Brooke, Henry ; Waltham 134 Jarratt, John ; Ullesthorpe n Browne, Christian; Asforbey 15 Jarvis, Henry; Sewsterne 160 Browne, John ; Barrowe 49 Joanes, David; Narborrowe 100 Browne, Joseph ; Wymondham 135 Johnson, George; Dalby Cha­ Bryan, Anne; Coston 123 combe 141 Bucknall, Rich.; Castledonington 63 Johnson, Thos.; Ashbydalazouch 16 Burrowes, Thos. ; Hoton 81 Joyce, Wm.; Blougherbey 29 Buttris, John ; Barrowe 70 Kilpacke, Edw.; Cattborpe 136 Cade, John ; Billesdon 128 Kilpecke, Francis; Thorpe . no Came, Thos.; Harby 31 Kirkman, Wm.; Hemington 26 Chambers, John ; Bowdon magna 139 Lambart, John; Burstall 73 Churchman, Agnes; Hinckley 35 Lightfoote, Eliz.; Glooston 137 Clarke, Thos.; Thorneton 4 Linthwaith, Thos.; Oadebey 89 Clarke, Thos.; Cburchlangton 140 Lowth, Rich.; Easton 142 Cley, Thos.; Rearsbey 79 Lowthe, John; Twyford 120 Clifton, Robt.; Leicester 51 Marshall, Thos.; Loughborrowe 10 Cobley, Henry ; Cranehoe 156 Martin, Agnes; Enderbey 72 Collins, John ; Feny Dreyton 40 Mason, Alice; Burstall 95 Coltman, John ; Saddington 149 Measom, John; Quame 54 Cooke, Thos.; Halloughton 154 Mellers, Katherine; Breedon 86 Cooke (see Smith). Middleton, Wm.; Silebey 2 Cotton, Edw.; Laughton 126 Moore, Thos.; Enderbey 14 Cuppyn, John ; Ratcliffe 20 Moore, Wm.; Staunton Wivell 117 Davenport, Thos., clerk; Harston 84 Neale, Wm.; Lubbenham 166 Derry, Henry; Kirby bellers 115 Newbey, Laurence; Welham 133 Dethicke, Mary; Leicester 37 Newton, Rich.; Houghton 94 Dickons, John ; Peatlinge parva 21 Noone, Robt.; Humberston 8 Dipse, Robt.; Packington 41 North, John; Seagrave 85 Dixon, George; Statherne 45 Oker, John; Lockington 55 Dobson, Magnus; Woodthorpe 52 Orton, John; Dalby Chacombe 147 Exson, Hugh ; Diseworth 102 Parker, Alice; Norton juxta Twy- Fann, John; Laicester 12 cross 97 Parley, Agnes; Thrussington 106 Parker, Richard; Dalby Chaeombe 131 Feildeinge, Wm.; Seagrave 23 Payne, Amye; Thorpe langton 146 Flower, Chris.; Dalby Chacomb 132 Pearce, John ; Sysonbey 122 Forman, Eliz.; Hose 71 Pell, Wm.; Plungar 57 Foster, Robt.; Bushby 43 Penn, John ; Churchlangton 153 Freman, Nicholas ; Sheepey 30 Picke, Eliz.; Dalbie Chacombs 161 Garrett, John ; Ullesthorpe n Pole, Robt.; Hungarton 91 George, Edw.; Branston 44 Pope, Thos.; Earnesby 68 Gilbert, John ; Wistowe 113 Presson, John ; Thurmaston 65 Glose, John ; Loughborrowe i Pridmore, Nicholas; Halloughton 112 Goodwin, Eliz.; Sheapeshead 36 Putt, Daniel; Lubbenham 108 Goward, Rich.; Thorpe langton 155 Pywell, Wm.; Thorpe Thomas 150 Greene, John ; Desford 33 Reeve, Wm.; Loddington 152 Grey, Rich.; Normanton sup heath 60 Reynold, John ; Cosbye 7 Hampson, Bartholomew; Frisby 28 Reynolds, Henry ; Knigthorpe 101 Harryman, Geoffrey; Loughborow 22 Robinson, Jasper; Hose 67 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 267

1618.—Continued. 1619.—Continued. No. No. Salisbery, Margery ; Ullesthorpe 38 Boughton, Thos.; Sapcote Co Scatlie, \Vm.; \Voodhouse go Boyfeild, Wm.; ———— 18 Serjant, Peter ; Kibworth 118 Bradshawe, Francis; Quarne 1^3 Sheppard, George ; Coldoverton 124 Brandiron, Walter ; Quarne 103 Shilton, John ; Frolesworth 61 Brian, Grace ; Melton Mowbrey 87 Sketchley, Rich.; Newtowne 19 Brookesby, Joan ; Southcr<>son n Smarte, Giles ; Nether Cleybrooke 88 Browe, Margaret; All Saints', Smith, als. Cooke, John ; Kerby Leicester 20 bellers 119 Browne, Agnes ; Tugbye 59 Smith, John ; Sibbesdon 64 Brownston, Rich.; Great Bowden 44 Spick, Anne ; Estwell 24 Bruan, Eliz. ; Diseworth 94, 95 Sproxton, Katherine ; Turlangton 114 *Bruan, Wm. ; ———— 49 Sproxton, Katherine ; Turlangton 165 Bull, John ; Brascote 122 Stanley, Thos.; Hoton 42 Burden, Mary; Arnesbye 16 Stubbs, Anne ; Hungarton 48 Burrowes, John ; Ashby follwell 84 Stubbs, Francis ; Hungarton 76 Burstall, Rich. ; Leicester 3 Tatenell, Roger ; Sharneford 74, 75 Button, Humphrey ; Kimcote 86 Tayler, Agnes ; Hemington 103 Buxtons, Robert; Leicester 25 Taylis, Wm.; Roleston 144 Carter, Humphrey ; Lockington 76 Temple, Edmund ; Wellesborrowe 77 Cartwright, Thos., sen.; Owdbey 159 Tompson, John ; Neilston 87 Clarke, Roger ; Swinford 100 Towers, John ; Branston 46 Cleepoole, Libbias ; Medburne 115 Turpin, Sir Wm., knt.; Knaptoft 168 Coleman, John ; Turlangton 51 Vincent, Thos.; Beckingthorpe 82 Cooke, Anthony ; Walton sup olds 79 Waldram, Rich.; Charley 32 Cowper, Robt.; Lubbenham 45 Walker, Nicholas; Glenfeild 83 Cureton, Roger ; Theddingworth 34 Ward, John ; Kibworth in Dawes, Eliz.; Waltham 147 Ward, Maurice ; Lubbenham 151 Dickman, Joice ; Melton 87 Ward, Thos.; Leicester 66 Dowell, John ; Heigham 64 Waterfeild, Matthew; Easton 130 Dynes, Rich.; Loughborrow 4 Webster, Anthony ; Leicester So Erbie, John ; Wymeswould 128 Webster, John ; Melton 116 Exson, Thos.; Mus>son 62 Webster, John ; Melton 163 Finderne, Thos., Kirkbye 112 West, Rich.; Lubbenham 109 Francke, John ; Dalbie Chacombe 81 Wheston, Thos.; Stoake Goldeinge 6 Franke, Thos.; Wimeswould 137 Whittaphe, Wm.; Rearsbey 78 Greene, Henry ; Hoton 106 Wild, Thos.; Normanton 27 Greene, Wm.; Donington 13 Wollman, John ; Lutterworth 158 Grove, John; Harbye 130 Wood, Rich. ; South Croson 93 Grundie, Anne and Margery ; Wood, Rich.; Bilston 98 Thorneton no, in Wymant, Roger; Bowdon magna 121 Gunthorpe, Erasmus; Vates, Agnes; Tilton 125 Wymondham 107 Yonge, Wm. ; Enderbey 39 Hall (see Somerbey). Hardyman, John ; Kibworth 33 1619. Harryman, Thos ; Lough- boroughe 160 Adcocke, Rich.; Garthorpe 141 Hassellwall, Nicholas ; Goadby 158 Alderman, Edw.; Loughborowe 136 Hawkins, Barbara ; Bowden 43 Allsopp, Thos.; Shepeshead 2 Higgs, Margaret; Leicester 19 Armeston, Wm.; Sutton 114 Hollingworth, Emme; The Atkins, Robt.; Ashbydalazouche 116 Newarke 35 Atton, Robt.; Leicester 161 Holmes, Prudance ; Harbie 124 Barrett, Isabella ; ———— 149 Holmes, Thos. ; Worthington 118 Barrowe, Eliz.; Melton 101 Houghe, Rich.; Bottisford 38 Barrs, Timothy ; Belton 22 Hubberd, James ; ———— 7 Basse, George ; Dalbie Chacombe 67 Hull, Anne ; Boresworth 150 Bawdricke, Thos.; Houghton 21 Hunte, Rich.; Thello, co. Chester 156 Betteridge, John ; Sheepey 40 Hurboote, Mary ; Kerby Bellers 99 Biggs, Wm.; Leicester 90 Boddington, Thes.; Burbage 30 * This Will is missing. 268 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1619.—Continued. 1619,—Continued. No. No. Jenkinson, Henry ; Shewsterne i Smith, Thos.; Bowdon magna 12 Johnson, Edw.; Burbage 50 Smith, Wm.; Netherseale 105 Johnson, Nicholas; Brunting- Sneath, Robt.; Woodhouse Eaves 155 thorpe 142 Somerbey, als. Hall, Robt.; Judson, Wm.; Barrowe 140 Bottisford 2, 71 Kendall, John ; Norton juxta Spenser, Henry ; Oneleape 57 Twycrosse 83 Stretton, Wm.; Leicester 27 Kestian, Thos.; Bowden 126 Tayler, Hellen ; Stapleford 151 Kinde, Edw.; Earnesbye 17 Tayler, John ; Earleshilton 154 Kinde, Katherina ; Kibworth 32 Tayler, Robt.; Nether broughton 70 Kinge, Thos.; Hinckley 135 Tayler, Robt.; Bottesford 92 Kitts, Thos. ; Belgrave 96 Tayler, Thos.; Stapleford 9, 58, 78 Lewen, John ; Siston 28 Tayler, Wm.; Skelchley 139 Lichfeild, John ; Ullesthorpe 8 Throne, John ; Bitteswell 63 Little, Margaret, Peckleton 56 Tilley, Wm.; Enderbey 47 Marshall, Wm.; Sheasebey 117 Toughe, Thos.; Cossington 41 Martin, Robt.; Kirby Muxloe 46 Trentam, Robt.; Kerby bellers 98 Mason, Thos.; Branston 108 Trewman, als, Tutley, Dorothy; Maston, John ; Thringston 23 Hinckley 119 Mawnde, Walter; Ashby follwell 143 Turner, Wm.; Kerby Bellers 152 Mawson, Rich.; Peatlinge 66 Turvile, Edw.; Thurlston 125 Meadecalf, Anne; Quenniborrow 131 Tutley, (see Trewman). Meeke, Henry ; Kyrbe bellers 157 Twigden, John ; Boresworth 5 Middleton, Robt.; Waltham sup Tymson, Eliz.; Medburne 77 olds 75 Underwood, Eliz.; Wilson 39 Milner, Wm.; Harston 80 Walker, Cassandra ; Gowns, co. Moore, Thos.; Staunton Wivell 15 Cardigan 53 Moore, Rich.; Melton i Walker, John ; Ashby parva i Morley, Henry ; Loughborrowe 129 Wallin, Thos.; Thurleston 123 Morris, Rich.; Loughborrowe 85 Wallis, Eliz.; Leicester 54 Moulde, Robt.; Heather 113 Wallis, Francis ; Quarne 65 Moulde, John ; Applebey 42 Wallis, Wm.; Quarne 26 Moureton, Thos.; Kibworth 132 Warbarton, Wm.; Glen magna 31 Murcote, Robt.; Ullesthorpe 146 Warriner, Thos., clerk; Hum- Mutchell, Thos.; Kegworth 73 berston 24 Odams, Humphrey ; Hinckley 91 Webster, Rich.; Hose 37 Orton, Thos.; Ashby parva 104 West, John ; Leicester 145 Ownds, Jane ; Barkby 10 Wilde, Mary ; Longwhatton 48 •Parker, Edw.; Thrussington 72 Wilford, Adrian; Dalby Chacombe 121 Parre, Thos.; Dalbye 133, 134 Winterton, Robt.; Lutterworth 74 Parsons, Wm.; Hatherne 103 Wiseman, Wm.; Statherne 68 Pellett, Frances; Foxon 82 Wood, Rich.; Bilson 144 Pellett, Robert; Foxon 102 Wright, Ralph ; Nether Broughton 69 Petcher, Matthew ; Applebey 61 Wymant, Francis; Market Har- Phillipps, Wm.; Narborrowe 36 borrow 148 Pick, Wm.; Dalby Chacombe 109 Yarwood, Thos.; Eaton 93 Price, Agnes ; Stanton 55 Proctor, Peter ; Broughton 88 1620. Rathbon, Peter; Wimeswould 97 Reare, Thos.; Redmell 127 Abbott, Thos.; Lockington 104 Reynolde, Agnes ; Loughborrowe 120 Adcocke, John ; Osgathorpe 134 Salisburie, Edw.; Newton Bur- Amery, John ; Ashbydelazouch 144 goland 4 Anderson, Mary ; Asfordby 29 Seaton, Thos.; Harborrowe 52 Ashe, John ; Heather 30 Simson, Wm.; Leicester 89 Aucocke, Wm.; Musson 53 Smith, Margaret; Kibworth 153 Ballhead, John ; Bushby 28 Smith, Rich.; Seagrave 138 Bardsey, Nevill; Scalford 95 Smith, Robt.; Turvile leyes 29 Becke, Pierce; Bilston • 122 Biddle, Eliz.; Newton Burgeland 133 * Porter in original Will, Binkes, George; Dalby parva 146 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 269

1620.—Continued, 1620.— Cimtittueil. No No. Bonnitt, John ; Melton 7, 137 Howitt, John ; Wifordby 112 Brewin, Simon ; Thurcastou ? 77 Iliffe, Robt.; Billesdon 62 Brooke, Carey ; Lubbenham 64 Iliffe, Wm.; Walton, p. of Kimcoate 142 Browne, Thos.; Woodhouse 74 Illson, John; Gumley 129 Bucke, Thos.; Thornton 51 Jacombe, Rich. ; Glen parva 26 Burrowes, John ; Belton 113 Jacombe, Wm.; Glen parva 26 Burton, Ralph ; Lindley 39 James, George ; Barkby 13 Burton, Wm.; Barrowe So Jellye, John ; Evington 153 Bussard, Wm.; Churchlangton 44 Jemson, Wm. ; Halloughton 16 Cademan, Margaret; Leicester 49 Johnson, Rich.; ———— 50 Carver, Thos ; Normanton sup Kempe, Ludwick ; Harby 55 le Heath 21 Kitchen, als. Steele, Edw.; Kerby Cave, Thos.; Walcoate 48 bellers 37 Chapman, Anthony; Welham g Knight, Dorothy ; ———— 14 Cherry, Henry; North kilworth 13 Knipton, Rich. ; Loughborowe 89 Chillwell, Wm.; Swepston 8 Lambard, Henry ; Easton 84 Clarke, Joseph ; Blaby 58 Lee, Robt.; Swinford 121 Coleman, Wm.; Kibworth 78 Loe, Thos.; Disworth 66 Collins, Wm.; Peckleton no Mabel], Anne ; Stoake golding 32 Cooke, Abraham ; Burbage 69 Marshall, Edmund ; Medburne 45 Cooke, Anne; Sileby 12 Marshall, Margaret; Disworth 92 Cooke, George ; Knoston 81 Morton, Wm. ; Leicester 54 Cooke, Mary ; Bowden magna 126 Musson, Wm. ; Dalby parva in Cooke, Thos.; ———— 43 Newton, John ; Humberston 41 Cooke, Wm.; Wheston 116 Noone, Thos.; Leicester 131 Coxe, Bennitt; Overseale 132 Normanton, Wm.; Shesby 105 Crispe, Wm.; Anstey 141 Oatefeild, Mary ; Narborowe 76 Cumberland, Edw.; Coleorton 107 Odam,John; Dadlington 98 Dashe, Thos.; Wigston 139 Oldam, Wm.; Cadeby 27 Dawes, Isaac ; Stapleton 103 Olives, Wm.; Tugby 93 Dunisthorpe, John ; Wilson 123 Orton, Mary ; Belton 119 Button, Wm.; Dunton Bassett 47 Osburne, Nicholas; Disworth 63 Edmunds, Robt.; Cleybrooke 3 Osburne, Wm.; Worthington 156 Ettopp, Edmund ; Harston 100 Owndell, Thos.; Melton 2 Flower, Matthew; Ashbydelazouch 24 Painter, James ; Bottisford i Fowler, Francis ; Billesdon 114 Panke, John ; Leicester 70 Fowler, Nicholas ; Mountsorrell 82 Parsons, Mary ; ———— 130 Gamble, John ; Melton 73 Parsons, Rich.; Bowden magna 124 Geale, Joan ; Waltham 136 Parsons, Rich.; Bowden magna 128 Gill, Anthony ; Bottesibrd 68 Pebody, Thos. ; North kilworth 125 Gladwin, Wm. ; Ashbydelazouch 94 Pickering, Edw.; Belton 135 Goodman, Edw. ; Medburne 147 Pittman, Andrew ; Harborowe 79 Greene, James; Redmill 140 Plummer, Robt.; Syston 117 Greene, John ; Osgathorpe n Pratt, Thos.; Lutterworth 85 Greene, Rich.; Shankton 108 Reade, Thos.; Thurnby 65 Gupwill, Cuthbert; Shawell 143 Reare, Rich. ; Bottisford 86 Happenny, Rich.; Callis, p. of Ridgley, John ; Narborowe 75 Ashbydelazouch 127 Ridgway, Roger ; ———— 20 Hawfeild, Roger; Leicester 22 Robinson, als. Heyfeild, Avery; Hebb, John ; Waltham 96 Claxton 5, 83 Hendman, Wm.; Satchfeild 91 Rose, George ; Statherne 57 Hewitt, Edw.; Croxton Kyriall 101 Rowse, Thos.; Saltby 36 Heyfeild (see Robinson). Ryley, Wm.; Newbold 87 Hickson, Thos.; Dunton 6 Simpkin, John ; Burstall 106 Hoden, John ; Humberston 31 Smith, John ; Shepshead 34 Hodge, Francis ; Halloughton 46 Smith, Margaret; Kibworth 99 Hodge, Francis ; Halloughton 149 Sprigge, Robt.; Foxton 151 Hodge, John; Eastlangton 4 Stanage, Hugh ; Easthorpe 10 Hollingworth, Robt.; Bqttisford 97 Stanley, Wm.; Leicester 115 Hovie, Isabella ; Burton sup wolds 138 Steele (see Kitchen). 270 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

i62o.—Continued. 1621.—Continued. No. No. Stevens, Rich.; Croxton Kyriall 18 Collin, Rich.; Easton 127 Storer, Rich.; Breedon 71 Cooke, Rich.; Halloughton in Swifte, Rich.; Burbage 109 Cooke, Tbos.; Bowdon Magna 117 Temple, Jonathan ; Temple juxta Cooper, Lucy; East Langton 105 Wellesborowe, p. of Sibesdon 59 Cosbey, Wm.; Mountsorrel 79 Thornton, Eliz.; Sproxton 33 Crosse, Thos.; Harston 2 Thrumpton, Ralph; Statherne 5f Crosse, Thos.; Harston 140 Tompkins, Chris.; Medburne 148 *Croxall, Rich.; ——— Tompson, Wm.; Eaton 25 Dalbie, John; Belgrave 51 & 77 Turlington, Joyce; Thurmaston 52 Dennis, Eliz.; Baresbie 37 Turlington, Thos.; Cossington 155 Dobson, Wm.; Newton Linford 16 Turner,/ohn; Shernford 17 *Dodworth, Mary; Swithland Turner, ] ohn; Howthorpe 102 Farmer, Nich.; Leemath, p. of Turner, ^ ohn ; Wimeswold 150 Thornton 78 Turner,' Jrsula ; Kerby Bellers 19 Flavell, Isabella; Leyre 92 Tylecote, John ; Narborowe 90 Fletcher, John ; Newbolde 10 Vittell, Humphrey ; p. of Knaptofte 38 Forde, Ehz.; Barlston So Walkar, Thos.; Glenfeild 23 Foxon, Rich.; Foxton 104 •Warren, Wm.; Bottesford 35 Frenche, Sylvester; Dalby Warren, Wm.; Earlshilton 145 Chacombe 125 Webb, Thos.; Bitteswell 40 Gallarde, Alice; Leyre 8 Weston, Hugh ; Carlton 67 Garlande, Dorothy; Ratcliffe Wilkins, John ; Appleby 42 super wreake 25 Williams, John; Medburne 120 Gibbons, Edw.; Halloughton 136 Wilson, George ; Diseworth 154 Glascott, Robt.; Bilston 74 Woodford, Anthony ; Billesdon 88 Goddarde, John ; Syston 95 Wootton, Wm.; Disworth 61 Goude, Roger; Frisby juxta Galbie 3 Worth, Robt.; Houghton 60 Grant, John ; Wheston 57 Wright, Thos.; Stapleford 72 Greene, Robt.; Lutterworth' 133 Yates, Anthony; Ashby follwell 118 Greene, Wm.; Lubenham 113 Groves, Alice; Baresbie 64 1621. fGrove, Emmott; ———— 27 Hackett, Chris.; Loughborowe 43 Adcocke, John ; ——— no Hames, Joan; Lougbborowe 89 Andrewe, Peter; East Langton 106 Hawforth, Henry; South Armeston, Edw.; Hinckley 90 Kilworth 114 Atkins, Robert; Laund Abbey 131 Hawkins, Robt.; Frithbie 130 Ball, John; Newbold 67 Hindman, Rich.; Barwell 52, 94 Ballard, Wm.; Newton Burgland 73 Hodd, Walter; Normanton 81 Bancks, Edw.; Peckleton 40 Hodge, Mary; Foston 49 Barrowe, George; Statherne 21 Hodge, John ; Foston 85 Baxter, John ; Stanton 29 Howit, John; Stapleford 118 Bennett, George; Sheapeshead 22 Hunte, Eliz.; Willowbie 24 Bennett, Thos.; Quenmborow 60 Hunte, Henry ; Ratbee 66 Bente, Nicholas; Sapcote 39 Hunte, Rich.; St. Nicholas1 , Blithe, Alice; Aplebey 13 Leicester 53 Blithe, Eliz.; Belgrave 61 listen, Agnes; St. Margaret's, Brooks, Henry ; Lougheborow 46 Leicester 86 Brootherhood, Robt.; Thringston 55 Jackson, Eliz.; Leyre 56 Browne, Edmund ; Sharneford 72 *Jaqu»s, Henry; ———— Burdet, Thos. ; Skevington 128 Joenson, John; Mowsley 123 Byerley, John ; Leicester 26 Johnson, Eliz.; Boresworth 119 Canner, Thos.; Long Whatton 44 'ohnson, John ; Hinckley 36 Cappennars, Ralph ; Uptpn 38 ohnson, Wm.; Sadington 135 Carter, als. Robins, Dennis; _ ohnson, Wm. ; Wigston 87 Bowdon 137- ' Cendall, Rich.; Norton juxta Carvar, Thos.; ———— 65 Twycrosse 99 Cawke, Wm.; Bagworth 82 Chawney, Francis; Quarndon 9 * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. Coley, Robt.; Bushbey 68 t Gorson in original Will. LEICESTEKSHIRB WILLS. 271

1621.— Continued. 1621.—Continued. No. No. Kinton, Katherine ; Markefeilde 6 Wilcox, Lionel; Owston 121 Kirke, John ; Burton sup wolds 32 Wildie, Rich.; Branston 34 Lee, Thos.; Medburne 107 Willson, Anne ; Hobie 12 Loasbie, John ; Arnesbie 4, 5 Wimant, Thos.; Bowdon magna 115 Middleton, Wm.; ———— 138 Worrall, Francis ; Braunston 41 Morris, Edw.; Barrowe upon Scare 102 1622. Muggleston, Wm.; Tonge 97 Neale, John; Lutterworth 132 Abell, Robt.; Groobie 3° Needham, Humphrey ; Hinckley 19 Alien, Thos. ; Wheston 37 Newton, Grace ; Leicester 17 Alien, Wm.; Glen parva 28 Ofeild, John ; Thorpe arnold 109 Archard, John ; Diseworth 70 Oldrenshawe, Peter; Sheapshead 54 Archard, John ; Diseworth 7171 Palmer, John ; ShefEngton 124 Ashbye, Edw.; Freisby 9 Parker, Thos.; Charley 23 Assline, Michael; Osgathorpe 13 Parre, Robt. ; Belgrave 58 Bakewell, Wm.; Atterton 75 Payne, Henry; Medburne 129 Bakewell, Wm.; Atterton 86 Petcher, John ; Applebie 91 Baylie, Wm.; Barosbie 78 Pitts, Wm.; Garthorpe 126 Bierlye, Robt.; Glen magna 101 Plant, John ; Shackerston 71 Binckes,uincices, Wm.;wm.; Scalfordbcaltora 10 Poulson, Wm.; Sheapshead 47 Bird,jDira, Robt.,JL\ODI., sen.; Freabyrreaoy 135 Proudman, Wm.; Applebie 88 Booth,ooth, Eliz.; Barrow sup SoreSc 67 Rowland ; Leicester 75 Wood Thorpe 24 Pusie, Bosse,~ ' Wm.Wm.;-• Pymme, John; Snareston 31 Botham, Rich.; Leicester 88 Pymme, Thos.; Snareston 30 Boulter, Thos.; Abbey gate juxta Ragge, Eliz.; Long whatton 33 Leicester 26 Reade, Agnes; Thurnbie 69 Bray, Thos.; Shernford 56 Renoldsjohn; Billesdon 108 tinsoie,Brisbie, Wm.,wm., cierKclerk; ; TugbyL 114, "5 Ridge, Wm.; Donnington sup Le Carter.Carter, Rich. :; Cadebie 54 heathe 15 Carver, Wm.; Stanton 85 Robins (see Carter). Chapman, Robt.; Halloughton 128 Rouse, Francis ; Easton 112 Chatterton, Lucy ; Harborrowe "5 Salte, John ; Swannington 96 Clarke, Wm.; Croxton kerriall '7 Sanderson, Wm.; Bilsdon 122 Cliffe, Thos.; Hose 74 Scotte, Robt.; South Kilworth 103 Coles, John ; Thedingworth 121 Shawe, John; Billesdon 120 Cooke, Thos.; South Kilworth 118 Smith, John ; Halloughton 116 Corbitt, John; Markett Bossworth 22 Smith, Thos.; Shangton 59 Coton, Eliz.; Kimcote 131 Smithe, Wm.; Stoke goldinge 84 Crosse, Thos. ; Wymeswold 4 Stanforde, John ; Leicester 63 Crosse, Wm. ; Aston Flamvile 29 Starchy, Agnes ; Packington 98 Dadslye, Agnes ; Bottesford 16 Stretton, Thos.; Wibtofte 35 Dafte, Rich.; Sheapeshead 64 Stretton, Wm.; Cleybrooke 50 Dalbie, Edw.; Claxton, als. long Taylor, Hugh ; Market Bosworthe 76 Clauson 31 Tompson, James; Quarndon 93 Davye, Eleanor ; Whitwicke 18 Tompson, Margery ; Ulles- Deacon (see Smith). thorpe 28, 45 Deane, Robt.; ———— 107 Tompson, Thos.; Glenfeild 7 Dent, Wm.; Hungerton 60 Tompson, Wm.; Belgrave 4 Eastwood Joseph; ———— 109 Trimnill, Basil; Stoake goldinge loo Eirpe, Henry; Applebie 52 Wagstaffe, Stephen ; Peckleton n Fishe, John ; Bowdon magna IO2 Walker, Thos.; Leicester 70 Fisher, Semer; Thedingworth 127 Walton, Rich.; Rearsbie 62 Fletcher, John, sen.; Ratbie 44 Walton, Joseph ; Lutterworth 139 Foster, Frances; Rowlston 98 Warde, Hugh ; Kasthorpe 14, 42 Fox, Wm.; Glen magna 126 Warde, Wm. ; Aston Flamvill i Foxon, Thos. ; Swinford 116 Waters, Christopher ; Billesdon 134 Gilford, John ; Higham i Wells, Wm. ; Oadebie 101 Goodman, Wm.; Clipston 94 Wheldon, Peter ; Sheapshead 48 Haddon, Isabella ; Bossworth 92 Wilcocke, John ; Odston 83 Hallioke, John ; Bowdon magna 122 272 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1622.—Continued, 1622.—Continued, No. Mo. Halliocks, Miles; Thrussington 66 Rudkin, Robt.; Tugby 106 Halloday, Rich.; Lubenham 119 Rumbould, Robt.; Burbage 45 Hargrave, John ; Peckleton 7 Sadington, John, sen.; Foxton in 'Hartshorn, Rose; Guraley Segreave, Ralph ; Burstall 82 Hawkyn, Wm.; Asfordby 34 Sharpe, John ; Ashby de la Heath, Sampson ; Desford 5 zouche 40, 41 Hickson, John ; Primethorpe, p. Shipward, George; Coulde Overton 63 of Broughton Astley 19 Simpson, Joan ; p. of Sithestpn, Hill, Martin ; Asfordby 62 als. Siston 65 Holmes, Thos.; Blaston 95 Smarte, Wm.; Lubnatn no Holmes, Wm.; Hemington 76 Smith, a/5. Deacon, Thos.; Hore, John ; Stableton, p. of Hinckley 142 Harwell 79 Smyth, John; Wheston 20 Hunt, Robt.; Ashbie magna 99, 103 Smyth, Thos.; Wheston 61 Hutchinson, Anne; longeWhatton 14 Somerfeild, Joan ; Laughton ? 112 Innocent, Wm.; Kibworth 134 Sprigge, Henry; Lubenham 108 Ireland, Rich.; Leicester 69 Swingler, John ; Roulston 117 Johnson, Thos.; Heigham 21 Taller, Henry; Sheepie magna 91 Judson, John ; Ashby de la zouche 38 Thorne, Francis, clerk; Nether Julian, Rich.; Hose 87 Broughton 59 Kinge, Robt.; Harwell 23 Tillie, John ; Lutterworth 132 Kinge, Thos.; Leicester 49 Tookey, Thos., sen.; Galbie 90 Leake, Alice; Saltby 16 Towers, Thos.; Statherne 42 Leake, Edw.; Wymswold 6 Tubman, Wm.; Hose 32 Leicester, Roger; Sileby 84 Turner, Barnabe ; Billesdon 113 Light, Katharine ; Muston 33 Waite, Thos.; Walton sup Woulds 81 Lilly, Thos.; Barrow sup Sore 80 Ward, John; Earle shilton 53 Marshall, John ; Slawston 129 Ward, John; ———— 95 Marston, Edw.; Lodington 104, 105 Wells, Edmund; Castle Dunington 89 Moring, Robt.; Burton Lazers 97 Whottafe, John; Siston 77 Mosse, Agnes; St. Martin's, Wikes, Robt.; Frolesworth 47 Leicester 8 Wilde, Rich.; Normanton, p. of Muggleston, Wm.; Tongue, p. Bottesford 36 of Breedon 48 Willmore, Roger; Enderby 35 Newton, Grace; Leicester 57 Wilne, John ; Leicester 83 Newton, Wm.; Callis juxta Wimont, Edw.; Thedingworth 100 Ashby de la zouch 93 Worthington, Thos.; Har.tton 137 Nicolson, Hugh; Callis, ah. Nerther- Wright, Thos.; East Langton 124 thorpe, p. of Ashby de la zouche 25 Noone, Thos.; Evington 55 1623. Nuttinge, Anthony ; Swanington 58 Oldfeild, John; Kirby Sellers 136 Allam, Rich.; Melton 130 Orson, Mary ; Waltham 96 Alien, Eliz.; Whetston 48 Osburne, Oliver; Glen magna 123 Allmye, Thos.; Dunton 73 Ottye, Christian ; Sheepey 2 Atton, Mary ; Halloughton 152 Pallatt, George; Brawnston 27, 72 Andrewes, Edw.; Stretton parva 91 Parker, Edw.; Dreaton 130 Androus, Fabyon; Stretton 141 Parker, Joan ; Packington 73 Armson, Eliz.; Flecknie 156 Payne, Benjamin ; Sheapie parva 39 Armston, Henry; Stapleton 27 Peane, Thos.; ———— 120 Armstronge, Thos.; Hobie 94 Phillipps, Frances; Barton in le Astell, Agnes; Bagworth 72 Beanes 68 Bailie, Wm.; Castle Dunington 78 Pratt, Mary ; Appleby magna 46 Barford, Joan ; Loughborrowe 98 Pyvinch, Kath.; Stoke gouldinge n Barnard, Rich.; Barrow sup soare 29 Pyvinch, Wm.; Stoke gouldinge 50 Barrs, Rich.; Burbage 12 Ragge, Margaret; Hemington 3 Bason, Ralph ; Coston 113 Rener, Alice ; Market Bosworth 51 Baume, Lawrence ; ———— 71 Roberts, Thos.; Whitwicke 43 Baylie, Wm.; Clawson longa 47 Rothley, Wm.; Siston als. Sytheston 12 Baylie, Wm.; Skalford 53 * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. Beale, John ; Cleabrooke magna 26 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 273

1623.—Continued. 1623.—Continued. No. No. Belton, Robt.; Nether Broughton 19 Heafford, Thos.; Cosbie 42 Benskyn, John ; Oneleape 34 Hicklinge, John ; Claxton 5 Botham, Hugh ; Leicester 2 Hicklinge, Wm.; Hose 17 Bradgate, Susanna; Bosworth 142 Hickson, Roger ; Barkeston 4 Briggs, Edw.; Croxton Kerriall 39 Hoalt, Ralph ; Eaton 66, 76 Broddell, John; Nether Broughton 16 Hopkins, Robt.; north kilworth 125 Brodesse, Anthony; Woodhouse Iliffe, John ; Westcoats 108 Eaves 28 Jarvice, Alexander ; Eaton 65, 77 Browne, J?ne; Horninghold 154 Jorden, Wm.; Kirbie 44 Broxam, Wm.; Burton Lazers 145 Joyce, Rich,; Blackfordby 67 Buning, Zach.; Harborowe 149 Joyce, Rich.; Wodcotte 114 Burbage, Edw.; Ratcliffe sup Kestian, John ; Bowden magna 143 Wreake 92 Knight, Wm.; Willoughbie Burgon, Peter; Sproxton 14, 15 Waterlies 49 Burrowes, Thos.; Swepston 60 Langley, Anne ; Sutton Cheney 38 Burrowes, Wm.; Wymeswold 103 Langton, Robt.; Glen magna 131 Canser, Francis; Ashby parva 7 Lawnder, Wm.; Normanton 20 Carter, Eleanor; Melton Mowbray 8 Lee, Mary ; Walton sup le Wolds 83 Cave, Thos.; Kimcote 128 Lichfeild, John ; p. of Cleybrooke 21 Chapman, Thos., sen.; Foxon 133 Mabbs, John, sen.; Leicester 107,109 Chapman, Wm.; ———— 132 Mackley, Robt. ; Congeston 101 Church, Thos.; Silebie 13 Marshe, John ; Bagworth 52 Clarke, Nathaniel; Ashbie dela- Martyn, John ; Thrinckson 30 zouch 61 Marvyn, George; Thornton go Clarke, Robt. ; Ashbie delazouch 32 Mathewes, Robt.; Claxton 46 Clarke, Wm.; Church Langton 155 Millner, George; Barkston 106 Coats, Agnes ; Ailston 37 Millner, John ; Wymeswold 112 Cooke, George ; Lubenham 136 Moore, George; Whitwicke 31 Cooke, James ; Lockington 70 Moore, Thos.; Eaton 54, 55 Cooke, Wm.; Baresbie 96 Moore, Wm.; Ashbie Folveile 33 Cooper, Rich. ; Desford 102 Morecrofte, Thos.; Loughborrowe 35 Croxall, Rich.; Kilby 115 Morrice, Kath.; Loughborrowe 105 Cuflin, Ralph ; Blabie 79 Muncke, John ; Stanton Wivell 134 Cuflyn, Margaret; Blabie 85 Ogden, Henry ; Tugby 126 Denston, Wm. ; Stony stanton 95 Ollerenshawe, Alice; Sheapeshead 56 Dincke, Robt.; Welby 129 Oswyn, John ; Cussington 162 Draper, Wm., sen.; Hemington 3 Oswyn, Rich.; Cussington 82 Dudley, Rich.; Swepston 6 Oswyn, Thos.; Silebie 100 Dunckley, Henry ; Borsworth 122 Parker, Jerimi; Earle shilton no Elliot,Wm.; Walton, p. of Kimcote 119 Parker, John ; ———— 148 Fauster, Eleanor ; Scalford 64 Parker, Thos.; Leicester #4 Finney, Wm.; Tugby 118 Parker, Wm.; Easton rao Foxe, Wm.; Wymeswold 23 Parsons, George ; Siston 25 Gearye, Nicholas ; Congeston, als. Phillipp, Wm.; Broughton Astley 43 Conston n Ragge, Wm. ; Wigston magna 57 Gervice, Wm. ; p. of Ailston 93 Randle, Everard; Thorpe Thomas 116 Gilbert, Robt. ; Leicester 87 'Robinson, Robt.; Swannington Glen, Rich. ; Statherne 68 Robinson, Thos. ; Coldoverton 157 Gollin, Jane ; Croxton kerriall 40 Rotheley, Wm, ; Siston 45 Goodburne, John; Husbands Sadington, Rich.; Foxton 117 Boresworth 121 Samon, Wm.; Belgrave 59 Goodman, Wm.; Clipson 123 Sanson, Anthony ; Stapleford 140 Goodwin, Wm. ; Loughborrowe 41 Sharpe, Wm.; Siston 75 Grococke, Dorothy ; Bowdon Sheene, Joan ; Whetston 58 magna 124 Shitlewood, Wm.; Wymeswold in Grococke, Matthew ; Saltbie 91 Sibson, Henry ; Kegworth 10 Gulston, John ; Saltbie 18 Stanley, Francis ; Quai ndon 88 Harper, Eliz.; Bowden magna 139 Stevenson, Wm.; 80 Harper, Thos ; Bowden magna 138 Harrison, Helen ; Melton 144 * At (he foot of (he file for the year 1609. 274 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1623.—Continued. 1624.— Continued, No. No. Sumter, John ; Belgrave 62 Dawe, Thos. Breedon 13 Sutton, Frances ; Kegworth 89 Dod, George Barton 8 Swetnam, Wm.; Scraptopht 84 Flavill, Wm. Leire 61 Tailer, Wm.; Freaby 151 Francis, James; Waltham 104 Tallis, Thos.; Sproxton 81 Franke, Rich.; Kirby hellers 99 Thornton, Wm.; Newton harcourt 160 Gadsbie, Rich.; Kegworth 24 Timson, Thos.; Goadby 135 Gamble, Wm.; Stretton 68 Townsend, Helen ; Harborowe 153 Geesings, Robt.; Shanckton 98 Turner, Thos.; Bredon 86 Gennerd, Michael; Kegworth 116 Villiers, Thos.; Hobie i Goadbie, Oliver; Erlesbilton 25 Ward, Abraham ; Whetston 22 Goodman, Tbos.; Frisbie 29 Watkyn, Rich-.; Burbage 50 Gunthorpe, Joan ; Womandham 87 Watson, John ; Stapleford 147 Hames, Wm.; Kibworth 107 Williams, Edw.; Enderbie 9 Hartington, Thos.; Bourdon 77 Winckler, Rich.; Gilmorton 158 Hearne, Eliz.; Bowdon 127 Wood, James; Thornton 51 Heiricke, John ; Queniborowe 21 Woodhouse, John ; Tugby 127 Hericke, Thos.; Belgrave 40 Wright, John; Melton Hiche, Wm.; Willoughbie 45 Mowbray 146, 150 Hickson, Wm.; Melton 79 Wright, Wm.; Saltbie 99 Higginson, John ; Clebrooke i Wright, Wm.; Shesbye 137 Hill, Anne; Harborowe 119 Yates, Nicholas ; Barrowe 63 Hill, Thos.; Odby 43 Yonge, James; Sutton, p. of Hodgson, Thos.; Musson 23 Broughton Astley 36 Holdin, Ralph; Mountsorrell 35 Holmes, John ; Newbold 50 1624. Horton, Barn.; Mowsley in Howet, Peter; Abkettleby 46 Acton, Mary ; Halloughton 122 Hunne, John; Dalbie parva 109 Adams, Wm.; Smeeton 81' Jackson, Wm.; Bottesford 63, 65 Alwood, Thos.; Kibworth 114 James, Edw.; Barkby 44 Atkin, Thos.; Ailston 6 Jannell, John ; Stokerston 52 Bacon, Francis; Borsworth 48 Jenkinson, Thos.; Allaxton 85 Ballard, Wm.; The Newarke, Johnson, John; Harborowe 128 Leicester 5 Johnson, Margaret; Thornton 3 Binckes, Wm.; Scalford 7 Keene, Thos,; Belgrave 53 Bishopp, Gilbert; Asfordby 42 Leighe, George; Pickwell 118 Bosworth, Henry; Medburne 123 Leland, John ; Plungar 67, 72 Bradford, John ; Enderby 9 Lord. Wm.; Countisthorpe 64 Bromley, Roger; ——— 27 Loseby, Thos.; Leicester 124 Budge, Thos.; Long Whatton 51 Lumbley, - -; North Kilworth 126 Bugge, Henry; Barkeston 73 Madget, John; Barwell 60 Burnam, John ; Clebrooke 19 Marshall, Eliz.; Slawston 86 Campion, Rich.; Leicester 58 Mathewes, Robt.; Claxton 70 Cattle, Rich.; Reresby 41 Measure, Rich.; Dalby 84 Charte, John ; Siston 12 Moncke, Edmund ; "3 Cheriboughe, John ; Blackfordby 20 Morbie, John; Fleckney 108 Clarke, John; Wigston 28 Neale, Edw.; Lutterworth 100 Clarke, Robt.; Swinford 95 Neale, Nich.; Branston 32 Clarson, Robt.; Breedon 71 Needham, Christopher; Leicester 58 Clements, James; Frolesworth 17 Nicholls, Robt.; Stokerston 97 Coates, Henry; Abbey Gate, juxta Nurse, John ; Leicester 54 Leicester 47 Parker, Wm.; Lutterworth 106 Compton, John ; Garthorpe no Parnell, Wm.; Frolesworth 37 Cooke, Alice; Owlston 90 Paulet, John ; Wigston 22 , Francis; Melton 129 Payne, George; Thorplangton 91 Corby, Nicholas; Turlangton 78 Perins, Thos.; Ashby Delazouch 66 Corner, Randulph; Dalby Potter, Jerome; Waltham 101 Chacombe 102 Raine, Robt.; Lodington 14 Davie, Francis ; Gildmorton 120 Randle, Robt.; Norton 36 Davie, Wm.; Twiford 103 Raven, John; Erleshilton 30 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 275

1624.— Continued, 1625.—Continued. No. No. Readishe, John ; Buckminster 93 Bradley, Eliz.; Ashbie 123 Riley, Rich.; Kibworth 76 Brooke, John ; Leicester 69 Savage, Ralph ; Hatherne 49 Browne, Thos.; Ullesthorpe n Simkin, Peter; Carlton 4 Burgis, Rich.; Broughton 4 Smally, John ; Burton 10 Burrowes, Thos.; Bruntingthorpe 85 Smith, Alice ; Skevington 74 Chambers, Wm.; Turlangton 125 Smith, Anne ; Burton 117 Chapman, Thos.; Bringhurst 61 Smith, John ; Burbage i, 62 Chare, John ; ——— no Smith, John ; Leicester 18 Chester, John ; Harbie 112 Smith, Robt.; Burstall 55 Coleman, Alice; Peatling 104 Smith, Thos.; Halloughton 89 Collins, Alice; Fenny Drayton 56 Stevens, Robt.; Kirbie belters 92 Coltman, Margaret; Odbie 37 Streaton, Anne; Thornton 16 Coxon, John; Castle Donington 34 Swanson, Leo; Halloughton 82 Ensworth, Thos.; ———— 81 Tailer, Lawrence ; Erie shilton 34 Ericke, Thos.; Leicester 13 Tailer, Wm.; Welham 105 Erington, Hugh ; Belton 107 Tarry, Gilbert; Newbolde 94 Faukes, Francis; Claxton 113 Thomas, Humphrey ; Swinford 83 Freake, John ; Leicester I Thornton, Wm.; Newton Harcourt 96 Frenche, Chris.; Langhton 21 Thorton, Thos.; Wigston 38 Frisby, Wm.; Twiford 74 Tomson, Wm.; Long whatton 31 Fryer, Robt.; Wigston 38 Toone, Thos.; Thornton 33 Fryer, Robt.; Wigston 121 Trentham, Helen ; Kirbie bellers 130 Garret, Wm.; Castle Donington 83 Turlington, Joyce; Thurmaston 69 Gibson, John; Bottesford 80 Vessey, Thos.; Barwell 13 Gilbert, Henry; Coleorton 84 Vincent, George ; Bitteswell 26 Golding, Wm.; Newbolde 62 Watkin, Robt.; North Kilworth 80 Goodman, Edw.; Houghton 15 Watts, Henry; Kibworth 121 Greene, Robt.; Barkeston 45 Webb, Nicholas; Evington 56 Greene, Wm.; Redmill 48 Wells, Mary ; Loughborowe 57 Grime,Wm.; Barwell 63 White, Wm.; Burton 125 Gulston, John ; Shawell 67 Whitehead, Thos.; Holte 112 Hacket, John ; Somerby 24 Wight, Eliz.; Pickeringe grange, Hall, Anne; North Kilworth 50 p. of Ibstock 75 Hall, Margaret; Cosbie 120 Wilcocks, John ; Leicester 39 Halliocke, Thos.; Garthorp 99 Wildbore, Rich.; Leicester n Hardie, Robt.; Thringston 33 Wood, Robt.; Ashby magna 88 Harston, John; Hose 115 'Yorke, Hugh; Lamport Hawly, Rich.; Claxton 47 Heard, George ; Fenny Drayton 14 1625. Heiford, Mary; Sheresbie 127 Higginbotham, Anthony; Don­ Adcocke, Rich.; Hinckley 9 ington 82 Allot, Wm.; Barkby 28 Hinman, Michael; Ratcliffe upon Ascoughe, Alice; Croxton in the Wreake 58 Ashbey, John ; Horningholde 43 Hobson, Robt.; Shilton 88 Atkins, Joan ; Ashbydelazouch 31 Hunton, Rich.; Buckminster 59 Bache, Mary; Heather 103 Ilife, Wm.; Kibworth 35 Baily, Thos.; Frowlesworth 3 listen, George; Rotherbie 7 Baker, John ; Sproxton 65 Jacombe, Alice; Blaby 39 Baker, John ; Sproxton 129 Jannell, John ; Stokerston 131 Baylie, George ; Sapcoate 20 Jeffrey, George; Leicester 5 Beebie, Wm.; Burbage 53 Joice, George; Blackfordby 41 Beedle, Wm.; Roulston 66 Killpacke, George; North Kilworth 55 Beeson, Eliz.; Burton 23 Kitchin, George; Saltby 116 Belie (see Mason). Lambert, Roger; Melton 119 Blackleech, Thos.; Ashbie 6 Lee, Susan ; Tilton 25 Blanckley, Peter; Siston 76 Leeke, Wm.; Wimeswolde 57 Bond, John ; Higham 79 Loe, Francis; Thorpe 36 Boston, Ann; Stanton 60 Lorington, John ; Saxbie 117 * At the foot of the file of Wills for 1609. Marson, Wm.; Dadlington 109 VOL. VIII. 276 LEICESTERSHIRE) ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1625.— Continued. 1626.—Continued. No. Page. Mashe, Barthol.; Mowsley 89 Astell, Wm.; Wigston 82 Mason, als. Belie, Hamlet; Osga- Barrie, Robt.; Glenne magna 273 thorpe 78 Barrie, Thos.; Glenne magna 257 Mason, Rich,; Queniborowe 68 Baseley, Edw.; Smeeton Westerby 232 Melburne, Joseph ; Burton 54 Bason, Margt. ; Market bosworth 250 Mitchell, Wm.; Thringston 42 Basse, Phillip ; Stapleford 99 More, Rich,; ———— 22 Bayley, John ; Ashbie magna 6 Morley, Joan ; Loughborowe 108 Beeby, Chris.; Halsted 48 Morton, Rich.; Kilworth 130 Bell, Thos.; Harbie 54 Noble, Thos.; Rearsbie 30 Bird, Thos.; Freaby 140 Norman, Nich.; Enderby • 128 Blockley, Thos.; Shawell 65 Orton, Wm.; Waltham 126 Bottom (see Smyth). Page, Rich.; North Kilworth 19 Boulter, Wm ; Wigston magna 43 Palmer, Anthony ; Horningholde 44 Breedon, Rich.; Normanton 270 Payne, Wm.; ———— 87 Brewen, Anthony; Wigstonmagna 204 Pollard, Rich.; Burton Overy 124 Brewin, Hugh ; St. Leonard's, Porter, Rich.; Edmundthorpe 52 Leicester 29 Pridmore, Chris.; Halloughton 51 Bright, Thos.; Humberston ' 237 Reeve, John; Twiford 118 Bringest, Wm.; Goadby 81 Rouse, George; Hose 114 Browne, Rich.; Orton super Rudings, Dorothy ; Leicester 102 MOD tern 77 Salisburie, Robt.; Blowerbie 91 Browne, Rich.; Bottesford 190 Settle, John ; Loughborowe 18 Bruerne, Thos.; Leicester 272 Sheene, Wm.; Wheston 100, 101 Bryan, Anthony ; Bosworth 40 Shepherd, Wm.; Thrussington 94 Bryan, Robt.; Husbands bosworth 240 Sherwood, Cicely ; Busbie 2 Bugg. Henry ; Plungar 144 Sperry, Robt.; Hemington 46 Burgland, John; Leicester 210 Smith, Anthony ; Groby 122 Burton, Rich.; Halloughton 157 Smith, George; Shepeshed 26 Burton, Rich.; Halloughton 194 Smith, John ; Burton 40 Bushopp, Wm.; Gildmorton 225 Smith, Wm.; Claybrooke 32 Casey, Abraham ; Ashbydelazouch 27 Storer, Alice ; Thrussington 98 Cave, Edw.; Hootborpe 131 Sturgis, Mary ; Boresworth 86 Chamberlin, Eliz.; Rearsbie 38 Swan, Wm.; Carlton 29 Chamberlin, Joan ; Burrowe 90 Swancot, Thos.; Lutterworth 92 Chamberlin, Rich.; Hinckley 2.06 Tayler, Nich.; Barlston 77 Chaundler, Barnard; South Venables, Thos.; Loughborowe 16 kilworth 69 Walker, Ellen ; Bagworth 70 Checkley, John; Husbands Walton, Ambrose; Roulston 90 bosworth 252 Ward, John ; Baresbie 49 Chester, Chris.; Croxton Keriall 241 Ward, Robt.; Melton 75 Chiswell, Thos.; Ashby Delazouch 18 Ward, Rowl.; Kibworth 73 Clarke, John ; Glenne magna 39 Warden, Robt.; Kilmorton 8 Coleman, Henry ; Kilbie 123 Wats, John ; Enderbie 17 Coleman, Thos., jun.; Turlangton 233 Wells, Francis; Bowdon 71. 72 Collin, Wm.; Easton magna 84 Westcote, Thos.; Stapleford 93 Colson, Rich. ; Bosworth 251 Wilde, Thos.; Whatton 12 Coningworth, Wm.; Stapleford 62 Wing, Eliz.; Redmill 27 Cooke (see Smyth). Wollie, James; Hemington 64 Copson, Humphrey ; Conieston 41 Woodruffe, Eliz. ; Burton 23 Corney, Wm.; Shanckton 69 Wreske, George ; Owdbie 10 Crampe, Margaret; Barrow 216 Wright, Robt.; Garthrop 95 Crosse, Thos.; Orton 238 Dawson, John ; Silebie 31 REGISTER BOOK, 1626 and 1627. Dickens, Henry ; Sewsterne 245 1626. Dilke, Thos.; Goadbie 22 N.B.—The Nos. refer to the pages in the Dillingham, Henry ; Cottesbatch 50 Register Book and not to the roll. Ding, Edmund ; Garthorpe 66 Page. Dodson, John ; Bringhurst 5 Abbott, Wm.; Wigston 117 Drew, Wm ; Knoston, als. Knoss- Armestrong, Goodith ; Howbie 256 ington 199 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 277

1626.—Continued. 1626.—Continued. Page. Page. Eaton, Wm.; Sileby 142 Mawson, Wm.; Peatling parva 6 Edmunds, John; Coldoverton 161 Miles, Francis; Leicester 151 Everard, Thos.; Norton juxta Miller, Alice ; Rearsbie 159 Twicrosse 59 Mills, Margery; Hinckley 254 Fairebarne, Mary ; Eastthorpe 83 Moore, Wm.; Dunton Bassett n Foulde, Thos.; Woodhouse 219 Musgrave, John ; Scalford 120 Frear, Robt.; Wigston 125 Nicholls, Catherine ; Stockerston 103 Freer, John ; Blaby 167 Nichols, Robt.; Cleybrooke 136 French, Robt.; Lubnam 24 Nicolson, Roland ; Burton lazers 114 Fynnyes, Margery; Ashby 261 Noone, Francis; Walton sup le olds 45 Gamble, Henry ; Stableton 242 Noone, Joane ; Stoughton I Garland, Rich.; Ratcliffe 189 Olwood, Edw.; Kibworth harcott 259 Garrett, Wm,; Hose 234 Orton, John; Barwell 113 Gillam, John; Countesthorpe 14 Osopp, Thos.; Freaby 203 Godfrey, Francis ; Shepshead 93 Parsons, Thos.; Glenne magna 223 Goodwin, Roger; Claxton 98 Paybodie, George; Ullesthorpe 212 Greene, Henry; Welham 26 Pope, Clement; Bowden parva 61 Grosse, Geoffrey ; Wheston 29 Pope, Francis; Lutterworth in Guy, Hugh; Freaby . 57 Potterton, Euseby ; Halloughton 15 Hackett, Humph.; Wymondham 165 Potterton, John ; Halloughton 115 Hall, Eliz.; Leicester 119 Rasse, Wm.; Norton juxta Galby 128 Hames, Eliz.; Blaby 170 Rawlatt, Wm.; Barleston 53 Hames, John ; Blaby 179 Richmond, Thos.; Sileby 217 Hand, Gregory; Hose 224 Riddington, Thos.; Stretton, p. Handley, Thos.; Billston 222 of Norton 56 Harris, John ; Stapleford 127 Roberds, Wm.; Coston 86 Haskie, Nich. ; Ashby delazouch 10 Roberds, Wm.; Coston 174 Hassall, Hugh ; Leicester 236 Roberts, Sarah ; Whitwicke 72 Hawkins, Wm.; Skeffington 104 Roome, Ralph; Barrow sup soore 16 Hay, Thos.; Longwhatton 64 Ryley, Henry ; Barkby 230 Hemming, Henry ; The Newarke, Sacheverell, Thos.; Leicester 33 Leicester 133 Sannsom, John ; Easthorpe, p. Hindman, John ; Barwell 227 of Bottisford 221 Holte, John ; Barkeston 271 Scampton, Wm.; Stonystanton 106 Hubberd, Jane; Allaxton 95 Sewell, Dennis; Harston 246 Hubbert, John ; Seagrave 274 Shaw, Thos.; Barwell 247 Ives, Robt.; Mountsorrell 96 Smyth, ah. Bottom, Margaret; Jackes, Alice ; Higham 244 Coson 275 Jackson, Edward ; Freaby 208 Smyth, als. Cooke, Thos.; Melton 153 Jackson, Ellis ; Husbands Bos- Smyth, John; Barwell 109 worth 116 Smyth, Wm.; Coston 75 ,'effe, John; Narborough 118 Spencer, Rich.; Onelipp 68 _ effrey, Wm.; Shawell 21 Sprigg, Edw.; Foxton 231 . elleybrand, Wm.; Barkby 229 Stanbridge, Thos.; Halloughton 79, 88 _ ohnson, Robt.; Aylston 63 Stanbridge, Wm.; Halloughton 163 Jones, Wm.; Skeffington 235 Sturges, John ; Bosworth 239 Kant, Robt.; Pickwell 149, 151 Sturges, Rich.; Rolston 197 Keene, Margery ; Belgrave 218 Tayler, Wm.; Bosworth 251 King, Margaret; Saxbie 112 Tillie, Robt.; Blabie 101 King, Margaret; Saxbie 262 Tomlinson,John; Ashbydelazouch 172 Lacey, Wm.; Humberston 214 Tomlinson, John ; Snibson 129 Ladkins, Thos.; Swinford 184 Tompson, Henry ; Ullesthorpe 195 Langley, Robt.; Diseworth 186 Tyssall, Thos.; Barwell 139 Linnett, Isabel!; Husband Bosworth 44 Varnarn, Wm.; Cossington 248 Marlor, Edw.; Sibbesdon 187 Vicars, Thos.; Blaby 191 Marshall, Hugh ; Burbage 243 Walker, Randall; Stathorne 73 Marson, Robt.; Wiverby 52 Wallace, John ; Melton 4 Marson, Thos.; Hinckley 249 Wand, Robt.; Coston 176 Martin, Edw.; Hathorne 178 Wand, Robt.; Coston 178 Mason, John; Burton Lazers 121 Ward, Edw.; Hathorne 201 278 lEICUSTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

i6»6.—Continued. 1627.—Continued. Page. Page. Waterman, Thos.; Hungarton 255 Cooper, John ; Prestwold 49 Watson, Ambrose; Saltby 108 Cox, Wm.; Dadlington 90 Weeat, John ; Dalby parva, 182 Crispe, Robt.; Wheston 60 Wilkinson, Benedict; Applebie 253 Cromptcm, Arthur ; Leicester 36 Wilkinson, Arthur; Higham Crooke, Thos,; Stoke goldingt 45 super rnontem 258 Day, Alice; Bowden parva 26 Willowes, Robt.; Syston 15.5 Dennis, Avis; Sibbertoft 25 Winter, John : Croxton 147 Dickens, Robt.; Dalby Chacombe 129 Wright, Robt.; Woodhouse 67 Dixie, Thos.;. Markett Boswortb 55 Elston, Wm.; Musson 47 1627, Evans, John; Wigston magna 146 Fawkes, Wm.; Melton Mowbray 54 N.B.—The Nos. refer to the pages in tfie- Register Book. Fletcher, John ; Woodhouse 64 Fludd, Randall; Dunton 134 Alien, Thos.; Mountsorrell 113 Franke, Thos.; Burton lazers 85 Allott, Thos.; Dalby Chacombe 144 Frauncis, Robt.; Dalby Chacombe 108 Alsopp, Henry ;, Ashby old parke 112 Freeman, Wm.; Goadby p, of Andrew, James-; Leicester 6 Billesdon 14 Arnold, Avicia ; Foxton 31 Fryar, John ; Syston 16 Bacon, Rich., Hinckley - 57 Fryar, John ; Turlangton 119 Ball, Eliz.; Billesdon 78 Gamble, Wm.; Church langton 93 Barford, John ; Swinford 38 Garland, Francis; Nelston 42 Bariss, Roger ; Thornton 148 Goodacre, John ; Glenne magna 82 Benbrooke, Wm.; Humberston 58 Goodwyn, Francis; Barkestoo 102 Bennett, Thos.; Nelstpn 132 Greene, Henry ; Galby 41 Berridge, John ; Tugbie 28 Greene, Thos.; Kegworth 30 Billing, John ; Husbands Bosworth 87 Hall, Anne; Heather 62 Blackshaw, Thos,; Leicester 145 Hames, Rich.; Barwell 17 Blunt, Margaret; Walton sup olds 24 Hayes, Robt.; Kegworth 125 Blunt, Margaret; Walton sup olds 122 Hease, George; Lockington 136 Blunt, Nicholas; ———— 63 Hensxm, Margaret; Diseworth 138 Bolesworth, Thos.; North Kil- Heyford, Wm.; Glenne magna 140 worth 103 Heyricke, Tobias; Houghton 52 Bonnett, Mary; Leicester 74 Hill, Wm.; North kilworth 33 Bott, Lawrence; Thornton 29 Hilton, Rich.; Stokegolding 150 Bradgate, Rich.; Higham 37 Hind, Edw.; Tbringston 3.5 Bradwell, Wm.; Barrow sup soare 61 Hodges, Robt.; Glenne magna 71 Braham, ; Quarndon 48 Houghton, Wm. r Walton sup olds 23 Brice, Wm.; Foxton 86 Jackson, Mark; Melton Mowbray 2 Bricklebanckes, Thos. sen.; Jarram, Margaret; Ashbydelazouch 43 Sheepie i Johnson, Robt.; Leicester 10 Buckbie, Wm.; Markett har- Kellam, James; Sewsterne, p. of borough 127 Buckminster 126 Butler, Henry ; Ashbydelazouch 124 , Rich.; Kibworth 120 Butt, Lawrence ; Thornton 80 Marrett, Francis ; Loughborough 117 Burges, Agnes; Brougbton Ashley 149 Marsey, John; Earleshilton 116 Burges, John ; Dunton bassett 151 Marshall, Rich.; Oadby 19 Cade, Thos.; Halloughton 73 Marshall, Wm.; Redmile no Carter, Mary ; Lockington 50 Mansfeild, Anthony; Market Caunt, John ; Thorpe Arnold 75 Bosworth 147 Cave, Edw., clerk; Baulderton Meddowes, Lawrence; p. of co. Nottingham, late of 'Barrow Bringhurst 142 upon soare 32 Mee, Thos.; Castledonnington 67 Cawnte, Gabriel; Statherne gz Moles, Joan; Hinckley 115 Cawnte, John ; Thorpe Arnold 137 More, Margaret; Dunton 141 Chare, Eliz.; Siston 72 Mortimer, John ; Stony Stanton 94 Chawner, Joan ; Burrough 83 Morton, Robt.; Houghton. in Chester, Augustine ; Blaby 143 Mylnes, Thos.; Hinckley 133 Clarke, Edmund ; Church Langton 09 Narrington, Vincent; Houghton 95 Clowse, John ; Ashby magna 89 Newton, Thos.; Fleckney 79 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 279

1627.—Continued. REGISTER BOOK. Page. Nixon, Edw.; Shernford II 1628 and 1629. Oliver, Wm.; Braunston 106 Palmer, Eliz.; Bosworth 118 N.B.—The Nos. refer to the pages in the Palmer, John; Leicester 46 Register Book. Parleby, Robt.; Buckminster 70 Page. Parr, Cassander; Melton Mowbray 3 Abbott, John ; North kilworth 319 Payne, Robt.; Stockerston 18 Adams, Chris.; Mowseley 275 Peake, Wm ; Houghton 69 Adcock, Wm.; Coldoverton 109 Picke, Edw.; Dalby chacombe 109 Alien, James ; Bottesford 197 Pike, Edw.; Coulson bassett, Almy, Wm.; BUteswell 318 CD. Notts. 53 Andrew, Edw.; ———— 247 Pole, Wm.; Barkby 12 Andrew, Wm.; Church Langton 75 Potter, Rich.; Blaston 81 Archer, Wm.; Melton 60 Randall, Rowland ; Cleybroo'ke 66 Armeston, Pearse; Thorneton 243 Redford, Wm.; Wymondham 121 Ashe, Robt.; Shepeshead 300 Reynold, Edw.; Houghton 131 Badley, Edw.; Gumbley 174 Rishford, Edw.; Bowden parva 68 Baker, Wm.; Stableford 118 Rodely, Isabella; Dalby chacombe 77 Bale, The Lady Frances; Rudiard, Wm.; Leicester 114 Saddington 67 Sharratt, Matthew; Wilson, p. Barrowes, Thos. ; Hathorne 309 of Bredon 123 Batch, Wm.; Sheepie 392 Smith, Robt.; Stanton Wivell 104 Bateman, Robt.; Long Claxton 345 Smyth, Rich.; Broughton Ashley 13 Baylie, John ; Holwell 219 Smyth, Rich.; Thorntoa 15 Beby, Wm.; Kerbie bellars 35 Srnyth, Rich.; Thornton 40 Berridge, Wm.; North kilworth 84 Somerfeild, Peter; Barwelt 8 Bithway, Anne; Melton Mowbray 268 Sprigg, Thos.; Burbage 98 Bitterley, Alexander; Lutterworth 140 Stanton, Wm.; Swinford 34 Blisse, Philip; Market! Har­ Stretton, Anne; Broughton Ashley 139 borough 116 Stretton, Thos.; Broughton Ashley 9 Blougter, Rich.; Dalby chacombe 85 Stretton, Thos.; Broughton Ashley 96 Blount, Edw.; Wimesold 299 Sturges, Catherine ; Billesdon 4 Blount, Eliz.; Wymeswold 262 Swanson, Alice ; Halloughton 88 Boddington, Humphrey ; Leire 168 Tarry, Gilbert; Asfordby 51 Bond, Jane; Highara 267 Taylor, Christopher; Sproxton 130 Bond, Wm.; Horninghold 185 Taylor, Eliz.; Allexton 59 Bosworth (see Greene). .Taylor, Wm.; Harborough 100 Bounsall, John; Castle donnington 307 Thornton, John ; Wimondham 105 Braunston, Henry; Smeeton 288 Tilly, John ; Turlangton 153 Bromley, Francis; Shepshead 346 Tompson, Eliz.; Whatton milne 27 Brookesbie, Thos.; Sproxlon 123 Tompson, Mark; Shepshead 128 Browne, Thos.; Wigston 357 Tompson, Wm.; Borstal! 76 Bugbie, Rich.; Lubenham 278 Trowell, Robt.; Ashbydelazouch 107 Burton, Thos.; Loughborough no Wakelyn, Chris.; Bringhurst? 152 Buswell, John; Husbands Bos­ 'Walker, Eliz.; Market Harborough 101 worth 99 Wallace, John ; Melton 44 Carter, Eliz.; Earl shilton 55 Ward, Wm.; Whetston 8 Cave, Eliz.; Somerby 294 Watchorne, Francis; Melton 39 Cave, John; Pickwell 130 Welch, John ; Earleshilton 56 Cherebougb, Thos.; Castle don- Wheatly, Francis; Sewsterne, p. ington 179 of Buckminster 7 Chester, Anthony ; Ilston 256 White, Wm.; Barkeby 97 Chester, Hugh; Eastnorton 25 Wilcox, Francis; Melton 22 Chester, John ; Blfyie 19 Wilforth, Edw.; 5 Chettelton, Thos.; Humbarston 181 "Wilson, Wm.; Cadeby 91 Clarke, John ; Peckleton 13 Wood, George ; Statherne 135 Clemens, Thos.; Sutton 343 Worthington, Edw.; Lockington 21 Clifton, Laurence; Walton sup Wright, George; Foxton 20 woulds 304 Wright, George; Foxton 84 Coats, Wm.; Leicester 68 Wyatt, Wm.; Newton harcott 65 Cockram, Eliz.; Kegworth 331 280 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1628 and 1629.—Continued. 1628 and 1619.—Continued. Page Page. Coleman, Agnes ; Gilmorton ? 249 Harrison, Thos. sen.; Tonge 330 Coleman, Robt.; Gilmorton 152 Hebb, Robt.; Loughborough 263 •Coleman, Thos.; Tirlangton Hemsley, Wm.; Newbold 311 Collin, Wm.; Easton ' 82 Herrick, Robt.; Leicester 265 Coltman, Agnes; Wigston magna 285 Hewes, John ; Burstall 250 Conningworth, Judith ; Stapleford 96 Heyford, John; Cosby 252 Cooke, John; Sheepie 344 Hicklyn, Chris.; Wimeswould 214 Cooke, Thos.; Loughborough 62 Hinman, Eliz.; Barwell 45 Cooke, Wm.; Shenton 328 Holland, Thos.; Desford 277 Cooper, Rich.; ——— 143 Holte, Margery ; Thorpe Arnold 41 Copstake, Ralph ; Barrowe 360 Holwell, Wm.; Wymondham 202 Coward, Wm.; Coldoverton 350 Holyland, Chris.; Desford 326 Cowdale, Michael; Thurleston 6 Hooker, Robt.; Waltham 294 Cox, Thos,; Sproxton 200 Houghton, George; Broughton Crofts, Wm.; Burstall 159 Ashley 248 Crosse, Robt.; Plungar 2 Howett, Wm.; Ashby delazouch 4 Curtis, Thos.; Hinckley 359 Howitt, Rich.; Hemington 226 Daft, Rowland ; Easton magna 16 Iliff, Thos.; Kibworth 238 Dawkins, Edw.; Kerby mallerie 81 Imyn, Wm. ; Ibstock 165 Day, Dennis; Bowden parva 335 Ireland, Ambrose; Lutterworth 154 Digby, Everard ; Holwell 37 Jackson, Joan ; Neather broughton 334 Dod, Thos.; Eastwell 103 Johnson, George; Shepshead 9* Drakeley, Henry ; Peatlinge magna 259 Jorden, Eliz.; Smeeton 335 Dunnisthorp, Wm.; Desford 156 Jorden, Wm.; Smeeton 336 Dye, Eliz ; Bowdoii magna 5 Julian, Rich.; Hose 125 Eagell, Thos.; Westlanghton 296 Kerne, Robt.; Kerby bellers 351 Elliott, John ; Ashby Delazouch 30 Kinge, \Vm.; Silbie 44 Elliott, Thos.; Walton 149 Kintch, Rich.; Huclescoat 260 Ellis, Edw.; Bowdon magna 190 Kirke, Gilbert; 24 Ellwood, John ; Goadeby 167 Kirke, Rich.; Goadeby 267 Fisher, Robt.; Edmundthorpe 173 Kirkman, Wm. ; Belton 53 Fludd, Henry ; Ashby parva 305 Kitchinge, Isabell; Kerkby bellers 112 Foreman, George ; Stoughton 77 Knight Wm.; Leicester 254 Foreman, Thos.; Sproxton 198 Knight, Wm.; Leicester 363 Franck, Edw.; Wimeswould 244 Knoles, John ; Ashbydelazouch 269 Franck, Robt.; Braunston 47 Lacer, Rich.; Siston 138 French, John ; Lutterworth 107 Lacy, Frances; Halloughton 9 French, Wm.; Foston 170 Lambert, Ann; Easton 89 Gilbert, Wm.; Barwell n Lee, John ; Swinford 147 Gilbert, Wm.; Newton Harcourt 57 Lilley, Rowland ; Disworth 7 Gilpynn, Eliz.; Leare 235 Loasbie,-Francis; Dalby parva 176 Goddard, Collett; ———— 289 Lord, Robt.; Bitteswell 313 Goodman, Katherine ; Houghton 276 Lucas, Rich.; North Kilworth 105 Gravener, Nicholas; Leicester 166 Man, Robt.; ———— 101 Gray, Dorothy; Somerby 182 March, Wm.; Enderby 32 Greene, a/5. Bosworth, John ; Marshall, Thos.; Barkeby 27 Shacraston 10 Mason, John; ———— 76 Greene, Ralph ; Shepshead 338 Mason, John ; Osgathorpe 327 Grocock, Rich.; Earnesbie 308 Mason, John ; Redmile 342 Haddon, John; Enderby 212 Massey, John ; Leicester 142 Halford, Joane ; Turlanghton 231 Mellers, Robt.; Shepshead 69 Hall, Robt.; Breedon in Michell, Margaret; ———— 353 Hall, Thos.; Walton 222 Michell, Thos.; Coson 216 Hallam, Thos.; Quarne 229 Miles, Chris. ; Blason ' 29 Hardall, James ; Eastwell 48 Moore, John; Shackerston 22,234 Hardall, Michael; Long Claxton 293 Moore, John ; Conieston 263 Harding, Wm.; Shenton 146 Moorton, Ann ; ——— 302 Harris, Wm.; Theddingworth 349 Mosendew.John; Overton sawcey 348 Mould, Thos.; Applebey 58 * Viie fllo 1629 in pede ejusdem non regratur. Muxlow, Thos. ; Desford 114 LEICESTERSHIRE: WILLS. 281

1628 and 1629.—Continued. 1628 and 1629.—Continued. Page. Page. Needham, Frances; Burton Overy 49 Tomson, Thos.; Newbold 33 Nicolls, Ellen ; ————— 3 Tooley, Robt.; Goadbey 188 Ogden, Edw.; Bilson 15 Townsend, Isaac ; Burbage 210 Oldner, Rich.; Newbould 36 Trigg, Wm.; Somerby 284 Orton, John ; Shackerston 362 Vigars, Abraham ; Breedon 28 Pawley, Walter ; Wigston magna 128 Vinson, Robt.; Bowden magna 237 Pawlson, Stephen ; Loughborough 31 Walker, Alice ; Thrushington 183 Peale, George ; Sheapshead 304 Walker, Robt.; Twiford 354 Peale, Rich.; Sheapshead 215 Ward, Bridget; Mouseley 341 Pepper, John ; ———— 8 Ward, Wm. ; Bosworth 94 Pickwell, Rich. ; Edmundthorpe 47 Watkin, Thos.; Wimswould 274 Pinder, Wm.; Packingeton 191 Watkyn, Ann ; Wistowe 178 Plummer, Thos.; Hinckley 195 Watsonn, Jane; Ashby parva 169 Pole, Agnes; Barkby 108 Webster, Henry ; Nailston 347 Poole, Thomazin ; Burton overy 218 Whatley, Thos.; Norton 225 Ragg, Thos.; Prestwould 272 Widmerepoole, George ; Wysall 205 Ragg, Wm.; Prestwould 87 Wigfall, Wm.; Loddington 273 Reade, Thos.; Sapcott 329 Wood, Thos.; ±9 Richardson, Chris.; Garthropp 193 Worth, Thos.; Houghton 229 Robinson, Agnes ; Plungar 221 Wright, Hugh ; Breedon 98 Rudiard, Margaret; Leicester 42 Wright, James; Duningeton 281 Salisburie, Rich.; Newton Wright, Thos.; Bosworth 120 burgeland 223 Wright, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch 264 Scampton, Wm.; Thurmaston 187 Yeomanson, Joyce; Melton 279 Scarborowe, Root.; Twiford 162 Seale, Robt.; ———— 348 Seddowe, Geo.; Market bosworth 17 REGISTER BOOK. Sharps, Thos.; Horningehold 151 Sheffeild, Margaret; Thrumaston 310 Part of 1628, and for the years 1630 Shepheard, Clement; Whitwick 285 and 1631. Sherman, Miles; Bringhurst 106 N.B.—The 'Nos. refer to the pages in the Simpson, Francis; Barkston 296 Register Book. In Four cases marked (*) the Simson, Wm.; Market bosworth 64 pages are not given. Skellington, Wm.; Easton 90 Skermer, Margaret; Belton 51 Abbott, Rich.; Cleybrooke 147 Sketchley, John ; Kegworth 287 Adcocke, John; Colon, p. of Slater, John; Leicester I Markett Bosworth 249 Smart, Jane; Claybrooke 126 Aldrett, Rich.; Apleby 16 Smart, Mary ; Lubenham 246 Alwood, Eliz.; Kibworth 367 Smith, John ; Kilby 301 Anderson, Mary ; Ashfordby 361 Smith, Nicholas ; Bowden 163 Andrewe, Thos.; Turlangton 5 Smith, Robt.; Lockington 291 Andrewes, Edw.; Elston 18 Smith, Thos.; Kegworth 306 Archer, John ; Markefeild 301 Smith, Wm.; Belgrave 241 Armeston, Rich.; Knipton 70 Smith, Wm.; Lutterworth 261 Arnold, John ; Walton 369 Spencer, Wm.; Tilton 71 Ashe, John; Ashbydelazouch 28 Spreckley, Wm.; 333 Astey, Robt.; Kegworth 378 Stafford, Wm.; Stonie stanton 269 Bagley, Joica; Leicester 46 Staples, Margaret; Woodhouse 189 Bakely, Joseph ; Stapleton 316 Steele, Wm. ; Pickwell 236 Baker, Isabell; Barkeston 193 Storer, Katherine; Sheaphead 298 Baker, Robt.; Eaton 17 Sumner, Francis; Bottesford 73 Ball, Wm.; Upton 7 Sutton, John; Wigston 102 Barnewell, Ann ; Markett Har- Swetlad, Rich.; Cosbie 356 borough 195 Swetnam, Edw. ; Thurmaston 71 Barracloath, James ; Wheston 222 Taylor, Wm.; Willowby Waterleas 242 Harwell, John ; Drayton 372 Templeman, Rich.; Redmile 82 Basse, Edw.; Stapleford 401, 403 Thornton, Rich ; Walton 325 Bates, Wm.; ——'•—— 189 Timson, John ; ———— 46 Bayly (see Mason). Tomson, Henry; Pickwell 251 Bell, John ; Leicester 359 282 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. 1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. Page. Page. Bend, Henry; Redmile 241 Colton, Nich.; Markfeild 382 Bennit, Wm.; Odston 42 Cooke, John ; Welbye 348 Bennitt, Wm.; Queniborough 336 Cooke, Thos.; Halloughton 423 Besson, Wm.; Cosipgton 251 Cooke, Wm.; Houghton 223 Beswick, Rich.; Leicester 121 Cooper, John; Desford 295 Bigge, Wm.; Shorneford 56 Cooper, Joice; Thrumaston 61 Billington, Robt.; Lutterworth 172 Cooper, Phillip; Leicester 234 Binge, Wm.; Bottesford 147 Cooper, Robt.; Houghton 12 Bird, John; Queneborough 84 Cotes, Ralph ; Braunston 23 Blacke, Michael; Snarston 181 Cotton, Wm.; Laughton 194 Blunt, Rich.; Quarne,.

1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. 1628, 1630, 1631.— Continued. Page. Page. Gamble, Wm.; Countesthorpe 379 Johnson, Robt.; Mountsorrell 214 Garle, Thos.; Aston Flamvile 424 Johnson, Thos.; Melton 201 Garner, Thos ; Burton 184 Juce, Thos.; Leare 345 Garrett, John ; Whetston 339 Judd, Clement; Burton Overy 82 Garton, Francis; Thrushington 51 Kenny, Thos.; Whetston 330 Geary, Charles ; Thorneton 318 Kerby, Chris.; Bowdon magna 317 Gilbert, Ralph ; Scalforde 60 Kestin, John ; Bowdon 276 Gilbert, Wm.; Narborough 4 Kestin, Thos.; Bowdon 166 Glover, Thos.; Garthorpe 78 Key, Mary ; Pickwell 436 Goatby, Robt.; ———— 423 Kiddier, Rich.; Belton 31 Goddard, Wm.; Liston 346 Kilby, Alice; Ratcliff 113 Goodithe, Godfrey; Newbold 28 Kinge, Eleanor ; Slauston 412 Goodrich, Rich ; Neather Seale 26 Kinton, Edw.; Nelston 185 Goodridge, Michael; Ashby de Kirke, Cassander; Ashbydelazouch 338 lazouch 286 Kirke, Jane ; Leicester 445 Goodwyn, John ; Ashbydelazouch 419 Knight, Peter ; Rearsby 14 Greene, Wm.; Shacraston 243 Knight, Thos.; Willoughby 335 Gregorie, Thos.; Peckleton 327 Langham, Henry ; Ullesthorpe 429 Guill, Eliz.; Claxton 368 Langley, Wm.; Wimeswould 19 Gulston, John ; Melton Mowbray 23 Lawrence, John ; Loughborough 89 Gunby, Wm.; Stapleford 419 Leake, John; Claxton 191 Hall, Eliz.; North Kilworth 140 Lewen, Edw.; South Croson 331 Hall, John ; Waltham 449 Licorishe, Robt.; Saddingeton 306 Hampe, John ; Quarndon 40 Light, Rich.; Muston 49 Hands, John ; Lutterworth 127 Litherland, Hugh ; Osgethorpe 190 Hargrave, Isabell; Peckleton 189 Lole, Wm.; Catthorpe 314 Harison, Rich.; Melton 150 Loue, Thos.; Stonesby 306 Harriman, Thos.; Loughborough 34 Ludlam, Wm.; Leicester 35 Harrison, Edw.; Bytteswell 434 Maine, Robt.; Bowdon parva 437 Harrold, James ; Statherne 52 Mandefeild, Thos.: Stapleford 418 Hart, John; Claxton 368 Mann, John ; Wymondham 71 Harwood, Edw.; Sapcoate 109 Mansfeild, Mary; Earle shelton 302 Hawkins, George; Queniborough 41 Mansfeild, Ralph ; Sibbesdon 165 Heaward, Robt.; Leicester 113 Mansfeild, Rich.; Arnesby 291 Heiford, Francis; ———— 313 Mansfeild, Rich.; Odeby 135 Heyford, Thos.; Langhton 340 March, Anthony ; Waltham 149 Heyse, James; Swepston 8 Margells, Robt.; Edmundthorpe 77 Hickson, Wm.; Saltby 50 Marler, Christopher; Dunton 280 Hodges, Edw.; Gadesby 364 Marritt, Robt.; Hose 59 Holden, Charles ; Apleby 428 Marston, Gilbert; Slauston 63 Holwell, John ; Rearsby 308 Martin, Nicholas; Frolesworth 231 Holwell, John ; Twiford 186 Marvin, Walter; Thorneton 64 Holwell, Rich.; Thrushington 285 Mason, als. Bayly, Edw.; Hooton, Ralph ; Markefeild 56 Swannington 313 Hopkins, Joan ; Ashbydelazouch 17 Mattock, Thos.; ——— 199 Hopkins, Matthew ; Hinckley 157 Middleton, Eliz ; ———— 376 Hopkins, Rich.; Kegworth 68 Middleton, John ; Normanton 252 •Howkins, Robt.; Bitswell — Middleton, Thos.; Loughborowe 129 Hulse, Thos.; Cussington 288 Miller, Thos.; Bowdon 78 Humfray, Thos.; Croxton Kerriall 6 Milner, Robt. ; Harston i Hunt, Rich. ; Burbidge 267 Moore, Eliz.; Turlanghton 58 Hurst, Rich.; Barwell in Moore, Henry ; Halloughton 203 Hutchinson,Joan; Loughborough 372 Moore, Henry ; Stanton 167 Hutchinson, Rich.; Sheepshead 377 Moore, John ; Burton Overy 360 Iliff, Barbara ; Carleton 174 Moore, Wm.; Welby 126 Imin, als. Imayne, Thos.; Moore; Wm. ; Easton 159 Turlanghton 81 More, Rich.; Bowdon magna 347 Isard, John ; Ullesthorpe 297 Mulshoe, Rich.; Barrowe z Jackson, Robt.; Barrowe 362 Munck, Bryan ; Bowdon magna 220 Jaques, Rich.; Sketchley 438 •Munck, Dorothy; Loughborowe — 284 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. 1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. Page. Page. Muncke, Mary; Stanton 224 Roe, Thos.; Prestwould 262 Musson, Hugh; Ashby magna 329 Rouse, Rich.; Statherne 39 Newby, Wm.; Ilston 201 Rudkin, Thos.; ———— 225 Newton, John; Tugby 72 Rudyard, Joseph ; Leicester 91 Newton, Nicholas; Stanford, Salte, Nicholas; Snareston 54 co. Notts. 257 Salte, Nicholas; Snareston 69 Nicholls, Mary ; Stonesby 296 Samson, John; Stapleford 398 Nicholls, Mary ; Dunton Bassit 186 Sarson, Wm.; Queneborough 279 North, Henry; Whitwick 3" Sarson, Wm.; Queneborough 279 North, Thos.; Siston 85 Saundets, Cuthbert; Hungerton 58 Oldershawe, John ; Kegworth 422 Scooley, John ; Theddingworth 250 Oram, Edw.; Ashby magna 163 Sharpe, Wm , sen.; Scalford 399 Ore, John ; Loughborowe 375 Shawe, John; Tonge, p. of Breedon 54 Orton, George; Belgrave 429 Shechell, Fobt.; Horningehold 440 Orton, John ; Newbolde 3° Sheepheard, Thos.; Woodhouse 172 Orton, Wm.; Barwell 160 Sheepie, John ; Leare 167 Ostin, Thos.; Burton 290 Sherman, John ; Leicester 64 Pagett, Harrold ; Halloughton 183 Sikes, Wm.; Kirkeby Mallorie 442 Palmer, John ; Kerby bellers 7 1 Simpkin, Wm.; Barkeby 422 Palmer, Rich.; Ashbydelazouch 359 Simpson, Wm.; Sitheston 38 Pares, John ; Abkettleby 45 Skipwith, The Lady Jane ; Coates 132 Parsons, Geoffrey; Bowdon 144 Slater, Eliz.; Eaton 148 Patchett, Wm.; 248 Smalcber, Thos.; Ashby De la Pawley, Simon ; Wigston 123 zouch 420 Peake, Joan; Mountsorrell 188 Smalley, Edw.; Castle Doningeton 328 Peake, Thos. ; Mountsorrell 3 Smeeton, Wm.; Kibworth •Pecke, Wm.; Barsby beachampe 188 Peeg, Eliz.; Bagworth 165 Smith, Edw.; Glen magna 305 Peers, Adrian ; Dalby Chalcombe 291 Smith, Eliz.; Sewsterne 325 *Pendrie, Edw. ; Melton — Smith, John ; Ibstock 174 Penry, Edw. ; Melton 287 Smith, Rich. ; Market bosworth 63 Pochin, John ; Barkeby 107 Smith, Wm. ; Loughborow 167 Pollard, John; St. Mary's, Leicester 294 Smith, Wm.; Thorpe Langhton 364 Pollard, Thos.; Siston 170 Smith (see Byard). Poole, Robt. Lutterwerth 395 Somerfeild, Ann ; Kerby 190 Poole, Thos. Loughborowe 158 Somerfeild, Joseph ; late of Ashby­ Porter, Wm. Shawell 29 delazouch 208 Porton, Wm.; Stockerston 205 Spencer, Thos. ; Melton 108 Presson, Thos.; Oneleape 319 Stables, Ann ; Quarnedon 206 Pusey, Ann ; Leicester 391 Stacye, Michael; Twiford 47 Putt, Wm.; Lubenam no Steele, Roger ; Abkettleby 32 Pycroft, Thos.; Wistowe 73 Stockton, John ; Kilmecoate 444 Rampion, Margaret; Husbands Stones, Thos.; Walton upon the bosworth 9 woulds 21 Raven, Thos.; Stonesby 292 Strange, James ; Loughborowe 381 Rawlins, Ambrose ; Leicester 237 Streete, Wm.; Wimeswoulde 19 Rawlins, Thos.; West langhton 448 Sutton, Agnes; Kegworth 67 Raye, Samuel; Neather broughton 204 Sutton, John ; Loughborow 212 Reade, Henry ; Redmile 241 Swaine, Henry ; Sheepie 93 Reade, Thos.; Stonie Stanton 112 Swan, Thos.; Leicester 321 Reaner, John ; Narborowe 295 Tales, Thos. ; Barkeston 74 Renold, Henry; Gilmorton 327 Tallis, Walter ; Siston 381 Reynold, Robt.; Cosby 216 Tallis, Wm.; Ashby Follvell 162 Richardson, Edw.; Market Har- Tarleton, George ; Tugby 157 borough 240 Tayler, Thos.; Callis, p. of Ashby Riddingeton, Richard ; Laughton 409 Delazouch 273 Ridgley, Wm.; Narborowe 221 Tompson, John ; Belgrave 61 Robbins, John ; Thrinkston 198 Tompson, George ; ———— 185 Robertes, Robt.; Leicester 27 Tomson, Wm.; Barrowe sup le Roberts, Grace ———— 42 Sore 337 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 285

1628, 1630, 1631.—Continued. 1632.—Continued. Page. No. Toole, Robt. ; Belton 50 Bradford, Robt.; Le Grange 44 Venables, Eliz.; Loughborowe 393 Bradly, John ; Ashby de la zouch 137 Villiers, Thos.; Howbey 451 Bradwell, Michael ; Kegworth 90 Wagstaff, Frances ; Thedding- Bromley, Henry ; late of Cops- worth 211 ton, co. Warw. 21 Waine, Rich.; Bagworth 72 Browne, Rich.; Earleshilton 70 Wakers, John ; North Kilworth 210 Bull, Rich.; ———— 123 Walker, Thos. ; Kimpcoate 29 Burmby, Thos.; Halloughton 115 Ward, Rich. ; Hinckley 75 Burrowes, Eliz ; Breedon 100 Warden, Wm.; Gilmorton 373 Carr, John ; Countesthorpe 31 Warren, John ; Medbornc 439 Carter, Wm.; Burbage 143 Warren, Rich. ; Kerkby mallorie 37 Carver, Edmund; Lockingeton 17 Watson, John ; Harby 150 Carver, als. Therman, John ; Watts, Frances; Ashby magna 130 Whitwick 194 'Watts, Wm.; Bowdon 260 'Chapman, John ; Kibworth no Weale, Wm.; Packingeton 413 Cheny, Thos. ; Huncoate 16 Weate, Henry ; Barkby 289 Cheny, Thos.; Huncoate 88 Weate, Chris. ; Knipton 259 Clarke, Sarah ; Cleybrooke 32 Webb, Margaret; Market Har- Cotterell, Wm.; Ashby delazouch 113 borough 105 Cooke, Miles ; Bowdon magna 7 Wells, John ; Market harborough 22 Cooper, Edmund ; Frowlesworth 148 Whattoft, Wm.; Siston 169 Cooper, Edw.; ———— 152 Wightman, Wm.; Shilton 287 Cooper, Francis ; Osbaston 67 Wignall, Wm.; Easton 436 Cooper, Thos.; Stretton magna 23 Wignall, Wm.; Packingeton 411 Coultman, Geo.; Bowdon magna 103 Wildy, Grace ; Braunston 394 Crispe, Alice; Wetston 46 Wilkins, Robt.; Cussingeton 421 Cross, Robt.; Harston 114 Williamson, Wm.; Kibworth 258 Dale, als. Slawson, Thos.; Carleton 64 Willson, Wm.; Rotherby 424 Danvers, Bridget; Leicester 84 Wood, George; Statherne ? 135 Davye, Thos.; Leicester 125 Wood, Nathaniel; Cadeby ' 48 Dawman, Ralph ; Breedon 5 Wood, Robt.; Leicester 285 Dawson, John ; Ratcliff 65 Woodford, Rich.; Billesdon 361 Dickman, Edgar; Halloughton 159 Worsdale, Robt.; Stapleford 436 Dilke, George ; Kerkby Mallorie 36 Wright, Joane ; ———— 255 Dod, Jane; Sproxton 87 Wright, als. Butterfeild, Kath.; Dowce, Wm.; Wibtoft 133 Wimeswould 430 Dunckley, Rich.; North kilworth 2 Wright, Sampson ; Welby 332 Elwood, John ; Leicester 86 Wyatt, Chris. ; Arnesby 92 Exon, Alice ; Harston 39 Wylde, Edw.; Sileby 187 Exton, Thos.; Thrinkston 139 Wymente, Margery; Bowdon Fancoates, John ; Long Claxton 4 magna 34 Farmer, Wm. ; Ratcliff Culy 127 1632. Farneham, Adrian ; Quarnedon 59 No. Flodd, Wm.; Buckminster 95 Abbott, Christian ; Medburne 82 Franck, Hugh ; Wimeswould 49 Adcock, Rich.; Newbold Verdon 122 Franck, Thos.; Quarndon 61 Adcock, Thos.; Hinckley 20 Freer, Ann; Peckleton 156 Alien, Wm.; North Kilworth 25 Freere, Wm.; Peckleton 157 Allyne, Isabella ; Mountsorrell 116 French, Rich.; Hinckley 98 Atterton, George; Newbold Verdon 66 'Frere, Rich.; Counteslhorpe 30 Bacon, John; Shepshead 71 Fryer, Robt.; Wigston 132 Bate, George ; Sibson 45 Gamble, Thos.; Burbage 51 Bayly, Henry ; Skeffingeton 35 Gibbin, Rich. ; Plunger 12 Beale, Nicholas; Swepston 135 Good, Thos. ; Leicester 79 Bealifeild, Wm.; Quarndon 102 Goodwin, John ; Bardon 52 Biddle, Henry ; Leicester 80 Goodwyn, John, sen.; Waltham Blunt, Wm.; Wimeswould 93 sup le woulds 37 Bonnett, John ; Leicester 106 Graye, Wm. ; Whetston 57 Boulton, Lawrence; Glen magna 145 Groococke, Henry ; West Langhton 75 Boxall, John; Leicester 144 Gutteridge, John ; Frjsby 155 286 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1632. — Continued. 1632.—Continued. No. No. Hackett, John ; Bramston 136 Roe, Wm.; Breedon 161 Handy, Francis ; Loughborowe 162 Sansam, Jonas; Easthorpe 43 Heele, Wm. ; Shephead 63 Sannders, als. Sannters, Rich.; Hely, Robt. ; Skeffingeton 26 Bosworth 150 Hexstall, Edw. ; Cadeby 119 Savidge, Thos.; Hatherne in Heywood, Geo. ; Cleybrooke magna i Scarborow, Rich.; Thorpe Hicklinge, Wm., sen. ; Claxton 42 shatchfeild 14 Hildersam, Anthony ; Ashby Seorson, Nich.; Disbelly milne 28 Delazouch 77 Sheene, Sibilla; Whetston 146 Hinne, Edw. ; Lubenham 74 Shelton, Henry; Lougbborough 118 Hodgekin, John ; Melton 151 Simons, Henry; Loughborowe 22 Howkins, Wm. ; Bowdon magna 91 Skinner, John; Siston 9 Hudson, John ; Walcott 48 Slater, Henry ; Leicester 124 . Hunne, Edw. ; Lubenham 154 Slawson (see Dale). Hunt, Wm. ; Thorneton 50 Smith, Alice; Queniborough 147 Hyche, Robt.; Quanedon 78 Smith, Isabella; Blaby 134 • Ilston, Wm. ; Thurcaston 140 Standly, Robt.; Knighthorpe 107 Jackson, Samuel ; Freeby 38 Starkey, Wm.; Packingeton 27 Jarratt, Thos. ; Mountsorrell 126 Sutton, Rich.; Kegworth ' 89 Jellicocke, John ; Loughborowe 164 Sweane, Thos.; Sheepshead 62 Johnson, John ; Cleybrooke Tatam, Wm.; Wigeston magna 97 magna 29 Taylcote, Sarah ; Nelston 128 Johnson, Wm. ; Quarnedon 117 Therman (see Carver). Jones (see Lpringeton). Thorne, John ; Hatherne 85 Kem, Rich. ; Asfordby 138 Tillson, Samuel; Earle^hilton 8 Kinge, Robt. ; Belgrave 96 Tilly, Daniel; Hallaughton 108 Knight, Robt. ; Ashby de lazouch 76 Varney, Rich.; Doningeton 68 Lany, Gartrude; Rearsby 141 Vezie, Wm.; Wopdhouse 109 Lawrence, Thos, ; Ullesthorpe 33 Vies, Siment; Bringehurst 129 Lees, Ralph ; Nether Seale 56 Wakeley, Nich.; Ullesthorpe 131 Leigh, Nicholas; Tinker-errant 105 Walker, Wm.; Horningehold 55 Loringeton, als. Jones, Alice ; Walpoole, Rich.; Lubnam 53 * Ibstock 121 Waltpn, Margaret; Saddingeton 101 Loseby, Thos. ; Welham 54 Warrin, Wm.; Plungar n Lowfferne, Wm. ; Easton 24 Watchurne, Rich.; Eaton 69 Lucas, Robt. ; Croft 112 White, Robt.; Ibstock 99 Marlpr, Wm. ; Enderby 15 Wikes, Judith ; Aston Flamvile 19 Marriott, Thos. ; Claxton 40 Willowes, Wm.; Humberston 92 Martin, Thos. ; Whetston 94 Wright, Robt.; Claxton 41 Morton, Grace ; East Langhton 6 Moult, Rich. ; Sheepshead 18 1633. Mourton, Chris. ; Gilmorton 34 Newton, George ; Quarnedon 83 Abbott, Joan; Wiggston 204 Nicholson, Anne ; Ashbydelazouch 142 Alien, Eliz.; Burbage 87 Nuttinge, Francis ; Market Allin, Robt.; Walcott 70 Bosworth 130 Andrewe, Dorothy; Bruntinge- Oliver, Edmund ; Tugby 10 thorpe 112 Orme, Robt. ; Belton 160 Armston, John, sen.; Cosby 174 Page, Wm. ; North Kilworth 72, 75 Attkins, John; Loddingeton 103 Paine, Wm. ; Thorpe Langeton 120 Baggeley, Wm.; Thorneton 150 Palmer, Agnes ; Whetston 149 Bagguley, Rich.; Barkeby 203 Palmer, Sibilla ; Skeffingeton 158 Bailie, Wm.; Ashby magna 21 Parker, George ; Loughborowe 81 Ball, John; Stony Stanton 148 Pawley, Simon ; Wigeston 60 Barsby, Wm.; Thorpe satchfeild 136 Peale, Rich. ; Sheapshead 73 Bay, Alice; Hallaughton 2 Peale, Rich. ; Sheapshead 153 Beamont, Godfrey; Ashby de Plummer, Matthew ; South Croson 3 lazouch 5 Potter, Eliz. ; Waltham sup le Bedmore, John; Wimeswould 129 woulds 47 Bennett, George; Welby ' 96 Raven, Wm. ; Stonesby 13 Bennitt, Dorothy; Naylston 82 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 287

1633.—Continued. 1633.—Continued. No. No. Berridge, Edw.; Barrowe 66 Gill, John ; Leicester 202 Berry, Ralph ; Scalford 36 Goadbe.'Wm.; Ashby Folvill 68 Berryffe, Robt.; Croxton Kerriall 18 Goadby, John ; Peatlinge magna 84 Biddle, John ; Odeston 132 Goodwyn, George; 44 Biggs, Thos.; Huncote 157 Goodwyn, Rich.; Claxton 171 Blunt, Isabella; Wimeswould 212 Goud, Cassandra; Somerby 167 Blyth, Robt.; Lewbenham 196 Grace, Thos.; Desford 52 Boddicote, Wm.; Whetston 188 Greene, Eliz.; Kegworth 118 Bond, Prundence; Horningehold 197 Greene, Margaret; Wymondham 40 Bonnar, Rich.; Hinckley 95 Greene, Thos.; Somerby 151 Boulter, Thos.; Wigston magna 65 Greene, Thos.; Somerby 170 Boulton, Wm.; Bitswell 153 Greenewood, Ambrose ; Stathorne 14 Brett, John ; Frisby 32 Grenough, Arthur; Glooston 4 Brian, als. Foster, Bridget; ———— 86 Gumley, Rich.; Countesthorpe 63. Bridge, Robt.; Somerby 173 Hackett, Ellena ; Branston 51 Brookebanck, Wm.; Garthrope 192 Halpenny, John ; Neilston 209 Brookes, Wm.; Hinckley 72 Hames, Eliz.; Loughborowe 199 Browne, Eliz.; Loughborowe 55 Hancock, Thos.; Castle Donington 60 Browne, Joan ; Ouston 126 Harper, Margaret; Dalby Chal- Browne, John; Pickwell 177 combe 128 Burd, Robt.; Freeby 193 Harris, Wm., sen.; Stapleford 43 Burrough, Joan ; ———— 158 Harrisoh, Thos.; Sheepy 205 Callis, Frances ; Lutterworth i Harrison, Wm.; Sheepshead 156 Cant, John ; Pickwell 172 Healy, John ; Eastwell 109 Cave, Thos.; Bowdon magna 208 Heathcott, John ; Alslon 90 Chettleton, Thos.; Leicester 138 Henshawe, Robt.; Loughbdrowe 178 Chiswell, James; ———— 92 Herrick, John ; Leicester 137 Chiswell, John ; Ashby delazouch 115 Heyne, George; Woodhouse 143 Clarke, Anthony ; Leicester 78 Hickson, John ; Waltham sup le Clarsonn, Rich.; Breedon 80 woulds 124 Coleman, Thos.; Coldoverton 37 Hitchcock, Wm.; Leicester 180 Coleman, Wm.; Ailston 97 Hodge, Thos.; Dalby magna 104 Colson, Isabella; Norton juxta Holmes, Wm.; Wigston magna 48 Galtby 100 Hopkins, Thos.; Stathorne n Cooley, Margery ; Asfordby in Houghton, James ; Whitwick 93 Cooper, John ; Thorpe Langhton 3 Houghton, John ; Seagrave 154 Crosley, Roger; Stoughton 69 Jackson, Roqt.; Freeby 33 Croxall, Thos,; Norton juxta James, George; Leicester 176 Twycrosse 187 James, Rich.; Melton 125 Curtis, Francis; Belgrave 91 Jeffes, John ; Narborowe 116 Cutler, Thos.; Kirkby Mallery 140 Jermyn, Thos.; Loddington 127 Dawes, Thos.; Enderby 144 Jesson, Thos.; Loughborowe 26 Dawson, John ; Bottesford 105 Johnson, Robt.; Market Har- Dines, Edw.; Dunton 146 borowe 16 Dorrnan, Joan ; East Norton 186 Johnson, Wm.; Eaton 38 Dorraan, Thos. ; Odeby 77 Jowett, Mary ; Kegworth 122 Dowell, George ; Stoake Goldinge 6 Jud, Robt.; Staplefbrd 166 Drakely, Rich.; Kerkby mallory 120 Judson, George ; Pockett yate p. of Dunnisthorpe, Thos.; Desford 9 Loughborowe 123 Durnam, Eliz.; Wifordby 17 Keene, Wm.; Leicester 184 Ensor, Robt.; Orton 114 Kyddyar, Mary ; Belton 179 Erpe, John ; Breedon 83 Labbage, Thos.; Bottesford no Farebanck, Mary ; Market Har- Langely, Rich.; Arnesby 85 borough 54 Leach, Thos.; Bottesford 102 Farmer, Rich.; Twycrosse 62 Leader, Wm.; Sketchley 76 Foster (see Brian). Locke, Thos; Lewbenham 195 Foxley, Nicholas ; Bassett house 145 Lodington, Robt.; Smeeton Foxon, Rich.; Newton Harcourt 71 Westerbie 183 George, Robt.; Brau-nston 42 Lord, Thos.; Countesthorpe 147 Gilbert, John ; Ashby parva 20 Macley,John; Conieston 198 '288 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1633.—Continued. 1633.—Continued. No. No. Mansfeild, Margt.; Market bos- Underwood, Thos.; Willsone 57 worth 119 Varneham, Jas.; Thorpe langhton 190 Marlar, Eliz. ; Dunton bassett 149 Waite, John ; Wymondham 169 Marrell, Margery ; Coates 10 Wakeline, Thos.; Hinckley 29 Marson, Robt.; Skeffington 207 Wale, Robt.; Walcoate 139 Moareby, Thos.; Elston 210 Ward, Randolph ; Burton 64 Moore, John ; Holwell 168 Warner, Thos.; Markefeild 56 Morton, John ; Quarnedon 159 Watkin, Wm.; Burbage 200 Nicholson, Thos.; Saltby 35 Watts, Robt.; Barkeby 75 Nix, Rich.; Garthorpe 165 Watts, Thos.; Halsted 189 Noone, Frances; Waltham super Weate, Wm.; Knipton 73 le woulds 181 Webster, Thos.; Leicester 160 Odam, Robt., sen.; Dalby Chal- Wesson, Rich. ; Tugby 107 combe .106 West, Edmund; Stony Stanton 23 Oneby, Thos.; Sheepy 113 White, Arthur; Houghton 135 Orton, Thos.; Sileby 163 White, Thos.; Thurlston 134 Owen, John ; Sheepy magna 94 White, Robt.; Nether broughton 39 Ownes, Thos.; Dalby Chalcombe 130 Whittle, John ; Stathorne 41 Page, Rich.; Carleton 152 Whorley, Thos.; Overton Sawsie 79 Pallett, Mary; Wigston 61 Wightman, Rich.; Lutterworth 2ri Palmer, Thos.; Stathorne 12 Wightman, Thos.; Lutterworth 58 Parker, John , Packingeton 24 Wilcockes, Wm.; Melton 25 Patchett, Rich.; Stathorne 13 Wilcox, Thos.; Knoston 206 Peeres, Wm.; Smeeton 164 Wildeman, John ; Knipton 45 Philps, Amia ; Narborowe 27 Wood, Thos.; Snarkeston 74 Pole, Wm.; ——— 47 Woode, Anne; Bilston 67 Pollard, Margaret; Leicester 133 Wright, John ; Neather broughton 89 Poultney, Thos. jun.; Sheepy 81 Yates, Edw.; Croxton Kerriall 131 Raven, Dennis; Foxton 7 Reeve, George ; Twiford 108 1634. Richardson, Henry ; Stonesby 164 Ridgely, Thos. ; Narborough 213 Abbott, Anne ; Lockingeton 202 Roathley, Francis ; Tugby 50 Aldridge, Eliz.; Burton 31 Roberts, Lawrence ; Normanton 49 Applegarth, Julian ; St. Michael, Roberts, Thos.; Thorpe Langhton 155 Bassishaw, London 157 Roe, John ; Ullesthorpe 46 Archer, Wm.; Norton juxta Twy- Rose, als. Trews, Wm.; Leare 175 crosse 130 Seele, Robt.; Loughborough 22 Armesonn, John ; Sileby 15 Shelton, Anne ; Loughborough 31 Arnold, Rowland ; Loughborowe 81 Shipman, John ; Sheapshead 28 Ashe, Thos.; Ashby Delazouch 72 Simons, Wm.; Wigston 191 Astley, Edw.; ———— 63 Smith, Francis; Burbage 30 Astley, Thos.; Sibston 65 Snow, Roger; Narborowe 142 Baall, Wm.; Cadeby 51 Spencer, Wm.; Appleby magna 141 Bacon, Joan ; Queniborowe 60 Sprigg, Thos ; Foxton . 182 Baker, Thos.; Charley 195 Steevens, Robt.; Kirkby 34 Ball, Nicholas; Swithland 64 Stoniard, Bartholomew ; Mousley 214 Baly, Wm.; Loughborowe 161 Stonton, John ; West langhton 117 Barker, Humphrey ; Walcott 40 Sutton, Alice ; Burton sup le woulds 8 Barker, Robt.; Buckminster 149 Swinfeild, Wm.; Heather 53 Barlowe, Anne; Castle Donin- Swinfen, Rich.; Sutton Cheny 121 geton 138 Tayler, John ; Burstall 161 Barnes, Thos.; Melton Mowbrey 164 Thorne, Wm.; Shacraston 59 Bartam, George ; Harston 50 Thorpe, Thos.; Queniborough 19 Bayly, Robt.; Mythe 17 Tompson, Robt.; Sheepshead 201 Bell, Henry; Earnsby 174 Tompson, Wm.; East langhton 15 Bennett, Zacharius; Blaby 169 Trews (see Rose). Bent, Thos.; Countesthorpe 163 Turpin, The Lady Eliz.; Horninge- Bently, Wm., sen.; Sketchley 115 hold 185 Berrie, Robt.; Belgrave 189 Twell, John ; Ashby Delazouch 162 Billingeton, Francis; Lutterworth 39 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 289

1634.—Continued. 1634.— Continued. No. No. Blackborne, Rich.; Market Har- Gore, Thos.; Lutterworth 28 borough 113 Grannam, Thos.; Leicester 160 Blunt, Eliz.; Wimeswould 173 Greene, Wm., jun.; Cosby 97 Boss, Hugh ; Wymeswould 24 Grocock, Peter; Barkston n Boulter, Nicholas; Blaby 121 Hallam, Wm.; Lutterworth 86 Brabson, Miles; Wigston 55 Hancock, John ; Doningeton 36 Bradford, Wra.; Stoake Goldinge 156 Harringeton, Thos.; ———— 77 Brewood, Robt.; Stapleton 93 • Harris, Francis ; Quarndon 82 Broadbent, Hugh ; Burton sup Hartshorns, Law ; Kegworth 100 le woulds 213 Harthill, John ; Ashby de lazouch 180 Brookes, Eliz.; Blaby 70 Hicksonn, Edw.; Waltham i Brookesby, Alice; Stoake goldinge 139 Hinkes, Rich.; Twycross 107 Brookesby, Francis; Stoake Holmes, Robt.; Blackfordby 142 Goldinge 76 Holmes, Thos.; Leicester 73 Browne, Thos.; Leicester 10 Horton, Thos. ; Saddingeton 132 Bryan, John ; Saddingeton 61 Howe, John ; Earleshelton 177 Bucknall, John ; Castle Doningeton 66 Howett, John ; Leicester 127 Bunis, Edw.; Walthatn 54 Howkins, Thos.; Coldoverton 129 Burmby, Kerielme; Hallaughton 21 Hurst, John ; Hinckley 148 Burrowes, Wm.; Lutterworth 197 Isard, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 84 Campion, Thos.; Bowdon magna 32 Jacksone, Rich.; Dyseworth 68 Campion, Wm.; Dalby sup le Johnsone, John ; barkeby thorpe 78 woulds 187 Johnsone, Anne ; Welby 14 Chapman, Thos.; ——— 212 Jones (see Sandon). Chapman, Wm.; Bringhurst 192 Kelton, George ; Thrinxton 8 Chiswell, John ; A'shby Delazouch 102 Kinder, Wm ; Kegworth 19 Cooke, Rich. ; Gadsby 87 Knot, Wm.; Claxton 71 Cooper, Thos.; East langton 119 Lakin, als. Townsend, Rich ; Cooper, Thos. ; Stretton magna 104 Doningeton Parke 124 Corner, Oliver; Kerby bellers 83 Lancthon, Jane; Glen magna 141 Cotton, Edw.; Lubenham 109 Langley, Mary; Smeeton Westerby 153 Cowley, Thos.; Castle Doningeton 125 Langley, Wm.; Ashby Delazouch 178 Croshorne, Rich. ; Tugby 210 Lee, Alice; Long Claxton 29 Croson, Thos.; West langhton 168 Lee, Thos.; Mountsorrell 44 Dawson, Thos.; Belgrave 80 Leese, Edw.; Eastonjuxta Willand 165 Day, Wm.; Melton Mowbraye 85 Ley, Wm.; Coaton no Dobbs, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 191 Lockingeton, Thos. ; Dyseworth 50 Dowse, Isabella ; Swinford 140 Lucas, John ; Croft 170 Duke, Henry ; Ashby Flamvile 193 Malam, Wm.; Leicester 176 Eaton, John; Stretton magna 155 Marriatt, Rich.; Claxton 20 Elston, Eliz.; Bottesford 49 Marshall, George; Barrowe 16 E-veratt, Peter; Rothley 134 Middleton, Mary ; Long Whatton 120 Fletcher, Jane; Ansty 27 Miles, Nicholas; ———— 203 Flower, Isabella; Waltham 25 Neale, George; Glen magna 98 Foster, Anthony ; Knighton 194 Neale, Rich.; Ailston 74 Fox, Henry; Wigston 9 Nethercote, Edw.; Walcott 41 Foxon, Wm.; Arnesby 143 Newbery, George ; Ulscroft 215 Foxton, Alice; Foxton 35 Nixon, Rich.; Medburne 183 Freckingham, Ralph ; Braunston 190 Norton, Eliz.; Husbands Bosworth 182 Freeman, Wm.; Orton sup Mount 106 Nurse, John ; Leicester 26 French, Henry ; Boothorpe 46 Paine, Benjamin ; Medburne 152 Frisby, Rich.; Thorpe Thatchfeild 37 Painter, Thos.; Castle Doningeton 136 Gamble, James ; Houghton 166 Palmer, Henry ; Husbands Bos­ Gilbert, Alice ; Lutterworth 131 worth 58 Gill, Wm. ; Bosworth 91 Parker, Thos.; Appleby parva 181 Gillam, Thos.: Burrough 137 Peck, Rich.; Knossingeton 75 Gilliott, Nicholas; Leicester 7 Pepis, Wm.; Easthorpe 47 Ginsborne, Rich.; Kegworth 123 Peppercorne, Eliz.; Lutterworth 95 Glover, Robt.; Whetston 175 Picke, Edw. ; Barsby go Goodrich, Edw.; Tugby 67 Pike, Wm.; Musson 94 290 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1634.—Continued, 1634.—Continued. No. No. Pole, Rich.; Barkeby 62 Walker, Thos,; Twycrosse 147 Pollard, Thos.; ——— 22 Wallaton, John; Sbepshead 171 Poole, Edmund ; Loughborowe 184 Ward, Henry; Beachampe 167 Porter, John; Leicester 211 Wartnabie, Anne; Dalby Chal- Prince, George; Stathorne 56 combe 196 Pyall, Wm.; Doningeton 198 Watkin, Robt.; Roulston 114 Pywell, John; Lutterworth 151 Webster, Rich.; South croson 99 Purefoy, Wm.; Draiton 96 ' Whiteworth, Henry; Houghton 89 Ragg, Rich.; Kirby bellars 18 Wilkinson, Barnabus; Higham 5 Renowlds, John ; Queniborough 118 Wilkinson, Mary ; ———— 52 Richardson, John ; Wratcliff sup Wilkinson, Rich.; Bowdon magna 33 le Wreak 92 Willimatt, Edw.; Belton 188 Richman, Agnes; Whetston 201 Willsonn, Thos.; Loughborowe 42 Richman, Thos ; Wheston 200 Wittey, John; Claybrooke 103 Roberts, Sir Wm., Knt.; Button Wooley, Daniel; Loughborowe 43 Cheney 158 Worsdale, Thos.; Nether Robinson, Oliver; Packingeton 172 broughton 112 Roe, Henry; Bilsdon 122 Wraske, Robt.; Burton. Overy 57 Rolte, James; Markett bosworth 186 Wrigtat, Alice; Snarston 108 Samsan, Wm.; Hinckley 214 Wright, Rich.; North Kilworth 159 Sandon, als. Jones, Mary; Wright, Rich.; Freby 2 Skeffington 116 Wright, Thos.; Little Appleby 146 Sannsame, Eliz.; Easthorpe 12 Wyatt, Rich.; Earnesby lit Schooley, Agnes; Thedingworth .206 Sharpe, Edw.; Grime Damme 204 1635. Sharpe, George ; Eastwell 23 Sharpe, John ; Somerby 105 Abbott, Margaret; Lutterworth 50 Sheepy, Katherine; Osbaston 135 Abbott, Wm.; Leicester 141 Silverwood, John ; Frisby 117 Abney, Paul; Leicester 69 Slawson, Roger; Carleton Curlewe 79 Aldridge, James; Walton super Smalley, Edw.; Earnsby 144 le wouldes 42 Smart, Edw.; Peckleton 179 Andrewe, Thos., sen.; Church Smith, John; Beeby 208 langhton 51 Smith, John ; Branston 185 Astie, Lawrence; Kegworth 167 Smith, Robt.; Lutterworth 88 Atkins, Robt.; Glen magna 22 Smith, Thos.; North Kilworth 3 Bainbrigg, Robt.; Ashby Delazouch 23 Smith, Wm.; Kibworth beach- Baker, James; Osbaston 182 ampe 154 Bakewell, Ann; Packington 128 Smith (see Tompson). Bartram, Robt.; Barston 75 Snelson, George; Bitswell 53 Barwell, Rich.; Nelston 72 Soothwell, John ; Kibworth 34 Beale, Wm.; Ashby parva 89 Stavely, Thos.; West langhton 59 Bebe, John; Burbage 168 Stretton, Rich.; Leare 128 Beeby, John ; Howby 92 Sutton, Wm.; Kegworth 205 Bennett, David ; Bilsdon 162 Taylor, Margery ; Waltham 13 Bigg, Chris.; Burbage 169 Taylour, Wm.; Waltham 30 Billers, Julius; Leicester 87 Thame, John; Shenton 126 Billings, Rich.; Osbaston 32 Thomas, John; Sutton 38 Bishopp, Alice; Gilmorton 140 Thorpe, Jane ; Rearsby 150 Boote, Thos.; Dyseworth 145 Tilson, Rich.; Earleshelton 145 Brewerne, Anne; Leicester 47 Tompson, als. Smith, Anne; Brian, Wm. ; Frolesworth in Hinckley 6 Briggs, Wm.; Saxby 33 Towers, Wm.; Barkston 193 Bright, Bartholomew; Barrow 48 Townsend (see Lakin). Britt, Wm.; Thorpe langhton 24 Tunstall, James; Twycrosse 69 Brough, James ; Stathorne 18 Turland, Robt.; Bowdon magna 207 Browne, Edw.; Horningehold 94 Turner, Eliz.; Wymeswould 133 Browne, Ellis; Stonesby 27 Vale, Robt. ; Market Bosworth 209 Brownesword, Wm.; Seagrave 180 Wale, John ; Thrumaston 162 Calverly, Margaret; Dalby super Wale, Mary; ———— 4 le wouldes 170 COLOKEL SIR HENRY ST. JOHN HALFORD. 291

COLONEL SIR HENRY ST. JOHN HALFORD, BART., C.B., V.D.

RK-EDITED FROM THE " LEICESTER JOURNAL," BY MAJOR FREER.

IT is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of Sir Henry St. John Halford, Bart., C.B., V.D., which occurred at Wistow Hall, Leicestershire, on Monday, January 4th, 1897. The news, although occasioning a great shock, did not cause much surprise, for his death had been daily expected for some little time previous to Monday. Sir Henry's illness really dated back to about two years ago, when, upon the recommendation of his medical adviser, he took a voyage to New Zealand in the hope of recuperating his health. He wrote home stating that he was deriving considerable benefit from the change, and the hopes of his friends were high, but when Sir Henry returned it was only too plainly to be seen that his health had not improved to the extent he had tried to induce his friends to believe. His health gradually gave way, but the deceased baronet would never admit that he was ill. In spite of his serious state of health, and the protestations of his friends, he took part in an important rifle competition at Cambridge, last spring, when he carried everything before him. The exertion proved too much for him, and the next morning he was advised to relinquish his part in the contest. Sir Henry, however, would not act on this suggestion, and turned out the second day. He caught a chill, and serious complications set up. For years he had known that his heart was weak, and this failing now made itself more apparent. He was compelled shortly after­ wards to withdraw from public life, though once or twice he gladdened the hearts of his friends by turning up at the County Council Meetings. He was compelled to live on the first floor of his house, the risk of walking upstairs being so great. At times he appeared to be in a dying state, but the wonderful vitality of the man, and the force of his character asserting themselves, he rallied. For the past few weeks, however, he had been lying in a very dangerous condition, and on the last night of the old year he had a serious relapse. He was insensible for over twenty-four hours, but on Sunday afternoon he rallied in a wonderful manner, conversed with his friends, and partook of slight nourishment. He became unconscious again on Monday morning, and succumbed about two o'clock in the afternoon. s VOL. VIII. 292 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Sir Henry was born at Maidwell, , on August 9th, 1828. His first lessons were learnt at a dame's school when five years of age, but he very soon afterwards made his acquaint­ ance with this county, as at the age of seven years he was sent to Market Bosworth Grammar School. Five years later he went to Eton, where among his schoolfellows were the Marquis of Salisbury, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and several of the Peels. It was always a pleasure to Sir Henry to speak of his days at Eton, and a pleasure to his friends to listen to him. He used to refer to Lord Salisbury as one of the boys who never got into trouble; he was not " Hail fellow well met! " with the boys. He preferred his books to the oar or willow, but he was universally liked. Sir Henry left Eton in 1845, and went to Merton, Oxford. After taking the degree of B.A. with much credit, he travelled a great deal in various parts of the world, and gained considerable know­ ledge, which he was afterwards able to use to the advantage of his countrymen. Among other things that he did was, with three others, to row a four-oared boat on the Rhine, Maine, and Moselle for a distance of 600 miles, this being the first time the feat had been accomplished. In 1853 he married Elizabeth Ursula Bagshawe, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. John Bagshawe, of the Oaks, Derbyshire. He lived at Newton Harcourt, and was made a Justice of the Peace at Easter, 1855. By this time he had displayed a considerable interest in the affairs of the county. In 1860 he joined the Leicestershire Volunteers, and on the 28th December, 1861, he was appointed a deputy-lieutenant. In 1867 he became junior deputy-chairman of Quarter Sessions, and the following year, owing to the death of his father, he succeeded to the baronetcy. His father, Sir Henry Halford, became a Member of the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society on the 27th of July, 1863, and remained a Member until his death in 1868. In 1863 he contributed to the fund for the repair of the Jewry Wall. On September 28th, 1868, Sir Henry St. John Halford, Bart., became a Member, and one of the Presidents of the Society, an office which he held until his death. The position of High Sheriff was accepted by him in 1872, the late Wm. Freer, Esq., being his Under-Sheriff; whilst the 27th June, four years later, saw him elected as senior deputy-chairman of Quarter Sessions. In 1883 he was appointed chairman of the Finance Committee of the county, and he displayed abilities of such a marked order that when the chairmanship of Quarter Sessions became vacant in Midsummer of the same year he was elected to fill that position. On the formation of the first County Council in Leicestershire, in 1889, the proud distinction of being its first chairman was conferred upon the deceased baronet. The confidence then reposed in him was subsequently renewed, and Sir Henry gained the reputation of being an impartial and able chairman. COLONBL SIB HENRY ST. JOHN HALFOBD. 293

He received the cordial support of Conservatives and Liberals alike, and when in March, 1893, he announced his intention of retiring on account of advanced years, great regret was expressed, and a very enthusiastic vote of thanks was passed setting forth the Council's indebtedness to him. Sir Henry was also chairman of the Standing Joint-Committee of Quarter Sessions and the Leicestershire County Council. He was also a Member of the Executive Committee of the County Council Association and took a great interest in the formation of the Association. Sir Henry's interest in county work did not abate, however, and whenever possible he was at the meetings of his Committee or of the Council. As chairman of the Finance Committee, and in other directions, his business ability was greatly appreciated, and only a few months back a movement among the members of the County Council, magistracy, and residents of Leicestershire, was set on foot to present the late chairman of the Council with a suitable acknowledgment of his great services to the county. The presentation was to have taken the form of a public function, i.e., a complimentary banquet in Sir Henry's honour, but owing to his ill-health this arrangement had to be abandoned. The presenta­ tion was made privately, and it took the shape of an illuminated address, a gold watch, and a large portrait of himself, by the Hon. John Collier: which is considered one of the artist's best efforts. The testimonial had been a very popular one, over 270 subscrip­ tions having been obtained, exclusive of a large number of the non-commissioned officers and men of the Leicestershire Volunteers who contributed small sums. A public lunch given by the sub­ scribers was to have been held but on account of Sir Henry's illness the presentation was made at Wistow privately, by Mr. Hussey Packe, chairman of the Committee, Mr. Alderman C. J. Bowles, and Mr. W. J. Freer, the Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Sir Henry requested Mr. Packe to accept the portrait from him for the County Authorities, and it was gratefully accepted by the Council and hung on the wall of the Ball Room at the Judge's Lodgings. In the address it is stated that for a period of over forty years Sir Henry had taken an active interest in county administration, and for twelve years he had successfully filled the chair at Quarter Sessions. At the formation of the County Council the great assistance and help he was able to render, amply justified his election as the first chairman of that body. Sir Henry was nothing if not thorough, and this side of his character was particularly manifested when he was interesting himself in political matters. He had a thorough detestation of anything that partook of the milk and water nature, and held very 294 LEICESTERSHIRE ABCHITECTUEAL SOCIETY. pronounced political views. He preferred the term " Tory " to that of " Conservative," and was always severe in his denunciations of the man who essayed to compromise instead of fighting. As far back as 1867 we find the deceased baronet taking a prominent part in the formation " of a Conservative Association embracing the Southern Division of the County and the Borough of Leicester." The object of the Association is said to have been to take charge of the registration of the Southern Division of the county and the borough, and to promote district associations in connection with the local central body. At a meeting of the Provisional Committee on the 20th December, 1867, at the office of Mr. Fowler, Solicitor, Hotel Street, on the proposition of Colonel Halford, Sir A. G. Hazlerigg, Bart., was appointed President of the Association, and included in the list of Yice-Presidents was the subject of this memoir. The Central Committee met during the following month, and it was agreed, on the proposition of Mr. Crossland, seconded by Major Freer (of the Billesdon Coplow), " That Colonel Halford be chairman of the Central Committee." The Association appear to have had an anxious time in bringing out suitable candidates and candidates "in reserve" for the representation of the Southern Division of the borough. One of many meetings of the Central Committee was held on the 5th December, 1868, to take steps to decide upon a candidate in reserve. There were present at the meeting such notable Conservatives as Sir Henry Halford (in the chair), the Right Hon. Lord Berners, Sir Arthur Hazlerigg, Sir Chas. Isham, Major Freer, Captain Pearson, the Rev. J. M. W. Piercy, and Messrs. I. Harrison, B. Everard, C. R. Crossley, C. M. Sidley, S. Harris, S. R. Bonner, L. Wilmore, W. P. Cox, H. L. Powys-Keck, T. W. Clarke, W. Hunt, G. Stratton, T. Wilson, J. T. Pilgrim, A. Ellis, J. Perkins, J. Marriott, W. Neale, T. Duxbury, W. C. Smith, and W. Stevenson. Only a few of these have lived to this day, some having gained honours and titles. At that meeting a unanimous invitation was accorded Sir Henry to become a candidate in reserve for the Southern Division. The Hon. Baronet, however, felt compelled to decline the honour, much as it would have suited his inclinations to have accepted it. False pride did not restrain him from explaining the ground of his refusal—he told the council bluntly " he could not afford it." It was this unfortunate cause that made him refuse many subsequent offers, and Parliament thus lost one who would have proved a useful member, and the Southern constituency a faithful representative. For many years he acted as Treasurer of the Association, and practically had sole charge of its financial policy. He was a most regular attendant at the meetings, and was to the fore in every movement. Acting on his initiative in 1880, a Committee was COLONEL SIB, HENRY ST. JOHN HALFOBD. 295 formed to consider the best means of showing appreciation of Mr. W. U. Heygate's services during the many years he represented the Southern Division in Parliament. Sir Henry sat on the Testimonial Committee. In January, 1884, Sir Arthur Hazlerigg retired from the Presidentship of the Association, feeling that it required a younger and more energetic man to organise and influence it. With one accord the Members of the Association looked to Sir Henry Halford to fill the gap, and at a general meeting of the Association in the old Conservative Club, Belvoir Street, on the 28rd January, 1884, he was elected to the Presidency of the Association, on the proposition of Captain Drunimoiid, seconded by Mr. C. B. Lowe. Mr. Thomas Cope was appointed Treasurer, rice Sir Henry. The following March an important meeting was held, at which Sir Henry Halford introduced Lord Newark as the candidate in reserve for the Division, and it was resolved that he should contest the Southern Division of the county in conjunction with Mr. Albert Pell, at the next general election. In December of the same year, in consequence of the passing of the Franchise Bill, the Southern Division Association formed a Sub-Committee to confer with a Committee from the Northern Division of Leicestershire, and to forward to the Commissioners the suggestions of the meeting. The following, among others, sat on this Committee—the Boundary Question Committee—Sir. H. St. J. Halford, Dr. Crossley, Major Millican, and Messrs. H. A. Owston and T. Cope, representing South Leicestershire; and the Rev, J. Bird and Messrs. W. Beeson and W. J. Freer, representing North Leicestershire. The central agents prepared a scheme sub­ dividing the county into four electoral districts, and on the proposi­ tion of Mr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Owston, it was approved. Thanks to Sir Henry, steps were shortly afterwards taken to form an Association in the Harborough Division, one having already been formed in the Bosworth Division, and it was acting on his proposal that it was decided to form the head-quarters of the Association in Leicester. He was appointed chairman of a Sub- Committee to find a candidate for the Harborough Division, and at a general meeting of the Conservatives of the Division at the Conservative Club, in Belvoir Street, on the 26th September, 1885, Sir Henry Halford introduced Mr. T. K. Tapling as the selected candidate. At that meeting the hon. baronet referred to the difficulties the Committee had had in fixing upon a man who they thought would be agreeable to the electors, and who was able and willing to come forward. They had exhausted in every possible way, he said, the county itself, and all the local men who might have been acceptable to them. He spoke in favour of having a local man, but he urged that the Committee had done their best, and had brought forward a man who would not be a stranger long if they accepted him. Mr. Tapling, it will be remembered, had a 296 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. magnificent reception, and the choice of the Sub-Committee was unanimously ratified. An Executive Committee was formed, with Sir Henry Halford as a member, and the organisation was used to the best advantage in Mr. Tapling's behalf. The election was held in December, 1885, and the fact that Mr. Tapling, a stranger, was only defeated by Mr. Paget by 166 votes was very encouraging for local Conservatives. Early in 1886 " the Central Conservative Association for the Harborough Division of the County of Lei­ cester" came into existence, and Sir Francis Turville, K.C.M.G., was appointed its first chairman. It might be interesting to mention by the way that Mr. J. W. Logan, the present Radical member, was a regular attendant at meetings of the Association about this time. At a meeting of the party on the 29th May, it was proposed by Sir Francis Turville, seconded by Dr. Crossley, and carried unanimously, " That the best and warmest thanks of the Conservative party are due to Sir Henry Halford for his long and valuable services in connection with the South Leicestershire Association, and that he be requested to act as Treasurer to the Central Association." Some time afterwards Mr. Tapling was returned as member for the Division by a majority of 1138, and it was a happy day for Sir Henry when he found that his Division had returned to its old love. The Hon. Baronet continued to act as Honorary Treasurer, but on the 20th December, 1890, he resumed his old position as chief of the party in the place of Colonel Seddon, who had followed Sir Francis Tnrville in the leadership. The death of Mr. Tapling was a great blow to the Conservative cause in the Division, but Sir Henry Halford faced the difficulty with characteristic courage, and taking advantage of his official position suggested that Mr. Gerald Hardy should be the nominee of the party. He moved the following resolution, which was agreed to at a meeting held on April 18th, 1891:— " That having heard the views expressed by Mr. Gerald Hardy, this meeting considers him a suitable candidate to represent the Harborough Division in Parliament, and pledges itself to use its best endeavours to secure his return." The result of the election was a great disappointment to Sir Henry, and he resigned the position of President of the Association, being succeeded by Dr. Marriott. He did not take this course in consequence of the result of the election, but because his health had begun to fail him, and he thought fresh blood was needed in the organisation. He interested himself a great deal in the nomination of Mr. Lowe, and worked hard in endeavouring to secure that gentleman's return, but practically his official connection with the Association ended with his retirement as President.

It is as " The grand old man of shooting," however that Sir Henry will be remembered by posterity. It is difficult to know COLONEL SIR HENRY ST. JOHN HALFORD. 297 where and how to commence speaking of his achievements, for he revelled in records almost from the very first meeting at Wimbledon in 1860. He was eight years of age when he had his first gun, and went in for rabbit shooting. In later years he shot several stags in Jura, whilst staying with his friend Mr. Evans. He was always fond of burning powder, and when rifle shooting obtained increased popularity with the Volunteer move­ ment, he got his rifle and went to Wimbledon. In 1862 he invested in a " Whitworth," practiced hard all the spring, and competed in the English eight at Hythe. He came out first, whilst in the match against Scotland in that year for the Elcho Shield, he put on the top score. That year he made £265 with his rifle. These successes, as may be imagined won him immediate recognition. In 1865 he won the Cambridge Cup at 1000 and 1100 yards. He journeyed to all parts of the country, distinguishing himself everywhere he went, and in 1874 he figured in a rifle meeting of reindeer hunters in Norway. Three years later he was to be found in America, captaining the first English eight sent out there. lost, but in 1882 Sir Henry and his men atoned for this by winning well. During the course of his tours in America, Sir Henry formed a very favourable opinion of Americans as marksmen, and expressed the belief that they came only second to ourselves in the matter of rifle shooting. It is a remarkable fact that among his prizes, are those of the Albert at Wimbledon in 1862, and the same trophy at Bisley in 1893—a record lapse of thirty-one years. It was not generally known that he was a practical gunmaker, and had adjoining his conservatory at Wistow a workshop, in which could be found every known appliance for making tools associated with the gunmakers' art. It was his greatest delight to spend his days in this room, experimenting, and he used to speak with enthusiasm of having worked from eight o'clock in the morning till eleven o'clock at night, commencing work at three o'clock the following morning. He was always trying to get results out of rifles, but he often stated he thought the future of the match rifle about settled now, and that but little remained to be done.

The enthusiasm that inspired Sir Henry in the art, spent itself mainly in trying to arouse a similar aspiration in his countrymen. In the year 1860, at the time of the starting of the Volunteer movement, the deceased baronet was appointed Captain of a company in Leicestershire. Soon afterwards he was promoted to Major, and finally took command of the Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers in 1862, and retained it until 1868. He returned to command the Regiment from 1878, to 28th November, 1891, when he resigned and became the Honorary Colonel of the Regi­ ment. It is certain that for about thirty years he was the man 298 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. with whom the Volunteer movement in Leicester was associated. A more capable and confederate chief than he, it would have been impossible to have found. He won the hearts of all men with whom he came in contact, and by the assiduous manner in which he carried out his duties, and the loyalty he displayed to his comrades, held up a bright example to his inferiors of what a true soldier should be. When the age came upon him at which, according to the rules of the service, he should have retired, a unanimous petition was signed that the regulations might be set aside in this particular case, and if ever an appeal had the united support of the public this one had. It was set aside, and, to the pleasure of everyone concerned, Sir Henry continued to act as Colonel for some years. We say to act, advisedly, for Sir Henry made the very most of his position, and never let an opportunity fail him of displaying that interest which men appreciate so much as coming from their chief. On the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, the Officers of the regiment subscribed to buy a Maxim gun. which was presented to him in honour of the event. Sir Henry presented the regiment with the Maxim in return. In 1886 he was made Companion of the Bath, in recognition of his services to the cause of the Volunteers.

Sir Henry was a great authority on small arms, and was often consulted by the Government of the day to give his opinion on the relative value of certain rifles. In 1880 he was placed on the Small Arms Committee, and was one of those who had much to do with the selection of the Lee-Metford rifle. It was always a pleasure to him to speak of incidents connected with his shooting career, and a splendid delight was imposed on the listener, inasmuch as, thanks to Sir Henry's modesty, it was often left to him to imagine a great deal that was not said. Speaking a short time ago to an interviewer of the Strand Magazine, he made reference to the difficult conditions under which he had fired at different times, and told the following story:—" I remember on one occasion at Altcar, in a competition for the English Eight, there was a change of wind requiring an alteration in the allow­ ance of sighting of 34 feet. The thermometer went down twenty degrees in five minutes, and old rifle shots put this down as a record change in atmospheric conditions." In the course of the same interview, Sir Henry put in an amusing plea for the pipe. As was well known, he was a persistent smoker, and practically never shot without a pipe in his mouth. He stated that he was once shooting in one of the matches for the Elcho Shield—and, he confessed, shooting badly. Someone standing by asked him what he was doing without his pipe, and suggested that he should light up. The idea met with Sir Henry's approval, and he had not been smoking many minutes before he marked the bull's-eye. Sir COLONEL SIE HENKY ST. JOHN HALFOKD. 299

Henry, ou the same occasion said he regarded Bisley as a better ground for shooting than Wimbledon, where the light was often had. He did not think there was any future for the pistol, although every officer should learn to use it. He considered the continued success of the Volunteer movement assured. He further made the following statement, which is worth committing to memory by all who take an interest in shooting:—" The primary necessities to make a good shot, are nerve, carefulness, calm temperament, eyesight, and power of concentration. I don't think you will find any man who is not a steady liver, last long at shoot­ ing. Let young Volunteers remember that the ttudent of habit and a good shot must run together." In addition to the powers which Sir Henry displayed on the shooting ranges, he gained the reputation of being a bold and skilful rider to hounds. At one time he was a very regular attendant in the hunting field, and used to hunt with the Quorn, when they covered what is now Mr. Fernie's country, whilst Wistow was regarded as a favourite meet with many. Then, too, he was an enthusiastic yachtsman and angler, and indeed, in many branches of sport he figured at some time or other of his life with great credit. As is generally known, the deceased gentleman leaves no issue, and he will be succeeded in the title by his brother the Rev. John Frederick Halford, formerly vicar of Wistow and Kilby, and formerly a member of the Archaeological Society. It may be of interest to add that the heir is now the Hon. Thomas Francis Freemantle, eldest son of Lord Cottesloe, who married the only sister and heiress of the highly-esteemed member for the Har- borough Division, Mr. Tapling. He is a very capable rifle shot, takes a great interest in the Volunteers, and is one of Lord Wolseley's aides-de-camp. He was on terms of very intimate friendship with the deceased baronet, and accompanied him to India some few years back. In every respect Sir Henry was an English gentleman, and what prouder title is there ? In the course of his long career he met many and various types of men, but it may safely be said of him, that he was respected by all and hated by none. This is an extraordinary record in these days, when controversy is so rife, and every little subject is grasped at and made a fuss of because it affords a subject for dispute, but it was more extra­ ordinary in a man of Sir Henry St. John Halford's temperament. We have already referred to his thoroughness and straightforward­ ness. When Sir Henry was convinced of the justice of the cause he was defending, or the righteousness of the policy he was advocating, he was fearless in stating his opinions and reckless in running risks,—whether of breaking friendships or of founding enmities. We do not wish to infer that Sir Henry paid a 300 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL S03IKTY. disregard towards his friends, for all friendships he made he abided by loyally, and, as the saying goes, "through fire and water." But strong as were personal ties, he had an even stronger regard for principles, and having once decided on a course no friend could dissuade him from it. If this many-sided man had characteristics more prominently marked than others, they were determination and pluck. It was pluck that gained for him such a grand reputation as a shooter and in other pastimes, whilst the Conservative cause, the interests of the rural parishes throughout the county, and of the Volunteers, were all improved by the determined way in which Sir Henry set himself to advance them. His loss will be keenly felt among all sections of the community, but he has left behind an example showing the good that can be achieved by adherence to public work, that all should strive to follow. His life was filled with deeds and not with lingering years, and the good effects of his work and influence will long survive him. He was cremated at Woking, and buried in Newton Harcourt Churchyard.

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AT the Leicestershire Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, before the ordinary business was taken, appropriate reference was made from the Bench to the death of the late chairman. The Deputy-Chairman (Mr. Hussey Packe) said Sir Henry was appointed Justice of the Peace for the county in the year 1855, and he was a Magistrate for the long period of 42 years. He was appointed deputy-chairman of that Court in the year 1867, and chairman in 1883. He had throughout his life always taken the very deepest interest in county matters. He always fought for what he thought to be right in the most fearless manner, and was respected and admired by both supporters and adversaries for so doing. It was impossible for him to enumerate all the great services Sir Henry rendered to the county, but that those services were appreciated was shown by the response that was made when it was suggested that his portrait should be presented to him with a watch. They would remember how readily the idea was taken up, and how rapidly the subscriptions rolled in. He (the deputy- chairman) knew nothing in Sir Henry's life which gave him greater gratification than to receive this mark of the esteem in which he was held. He (the deputy-chairman) had been told that from the moment the watch was presented to him Sir Henry never allowed it to be away from him till the hour of his death, and it had always been the greatest comfort to him. It was not only in the civil COLONEL SIR HENRY ST. JOHN HALFORD. 301 business of the county that the deceased gentleman did such good service, but he also commanded the Volunteers for a long period, and he was, in addition, one of the greatest marksmen of the day, and one of the finest rifle shots that this country had ever pro­ duced. It was remarkable how long and up to how late a period of his life he was able to retain his powers as a shot. He believed that Sir Henry was actually shooting as late as June last, previous to the Bisley Meeting. It was not only as a shot, but also for his wide knowledge of small arms that Sir Henry was known. He served on the Committee which was appointed to choose an arm for our soldiers, and the great services that he rendered on that Committee were recognised by Her Majesty's bestowal upon him of the Companionship of the Bath. For some years the deceased gentleman had been chairman and deputy- chairman of Quarter Sessions, and he always experienced the greatest kindness at his hands. He felt that everyone of them had lost a sincere friend, and one whose death they all truly mourned. Lady Halford had their deepest sympathy in her bereavement, and he trusted that it would please the Almighty to sustain her Ladyship in this her hour of trial. He should like to add that the officers of the Court, who had so long worked under Sir Henry, desired to share in this expression of sympathy. He concluded by moving the following resolution :—" That this Court of Quarter Sessions desires to record its deep sense of the great loss sustained by the magistrates of the county, and by the county in general, by the death of Colonel Sir Henry St. John Halford, Bart, C.B., who, for upwards of twenty years, discharged the duties of deputy-chairman and chairman of this Court with so much ability, sound judgment, courtesy, and indefatigable attention." Sir Archdale Palmer, in seconding', said that, having been connected, more or less, with his late friend for the last twenty- five years, he thought that every magistrate, every county councillor, and in fact, the county in general, would agree with them in deploring his loss as a county alderman, as a magistrate, as a man, and as a neighbour. Aid. Wood supported the resolution. He should like to say, on behalf of the borough, how very keenly they felt the loss that had been sustained by the death of Colonel Sir Henry Halford. He was a gentlemen who not only took a lively interest in the well-being of Leicestershire, but also in the good old borough of Leicester, and they in Leicester recognised that they had lost a true friend by his death. There was no matter in which the welfare of the town was concerned but what had the kindly sympathy of Sir Henry Halford. As chairman of the Quarter Sessions, when the government of the work of the county was 802 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

transferred to the County Council, one of the highest tributes to his administration was the admirable state of affairs which existed at the end of the old regime. In the delicate negotiations between the borough and the county some years ago, in reference to the extension of the borough boundaries, it was his pleasure to meet Sir Henry many times in conference, and he always met in him a gentleman who was desirous of doing what was right, while protecting the interests of the county. He also bore in mind the claims of the county in those negotiations, and those who were brought in contact with him, felt at the close of those negotia­ tions, the most profound respect for bis attitude in that matter. They wished to express their deep sense of the loss which they (in the county) had sustained in common with the borough. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Deputy-Chairman also moved : " That the expression of opinion of this Court of Quarter Sessions be entered in the proceedings of the Court, and that a copy be sent to Lady Halford with an assurance of the magistrates' sympathy with her in her great affliction." Mr. A. W. Arkwright seconded this resolution, which was also carried unanimously. The Deputy-Chairman addressing the Bar said, owing to the lamented death of Sir Henry Halford, it devolved upon him as Deputy-Chairman to preside in that Court. He need not say how much the County magistrates lamented Sir Henry's decease, to which he had already alluded, and he was sure the Bar would share with the magistrates in their sympathy with Lady Halford and the family. Mr Garrett said he should like, as senior barrister, to express the very sincere sorrow that the members of the Bar felt when they learned of the death of Sir Henry Halford, he was a man of whom he thought this country had a right to be proud. He dis­ charged admirably the responsibilities belonging to the station which he held; he was widely known outside the county, and he was sure he would have the sympathy of everyone in that court when he said that Sir Henry had the admiration and respect of everyone with whom he came in contact. As barristers of that Court, they knew the deceased gentleman best as Chairman of Quarter Sessions, and he should like to bear their testimony to the admirable and efficient manner in which he always performed his duties. He thought they were all conscious of something besides that. He was always extremely considerate and courteous, and showed great personal kindness to the members of the Bar, all of whom sincerely lamented his loss. COLONEL SIR HENRY ST. JOHN HALFORD. 803

The Borough Recorder (Mr. A. T. Toller), at the opening of the Borough Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, said he must refer to one matter that had happened in the county, and which in a sense was akin to the work of that Court—he referred to the death of the late chairman of the Leicestershire Quarter Sessions, Sir Henry Halford—and he could not help expressing in that place his sincere sorrow at that event, which he was sure was shared by everyone present. As to his merits as a distinguished man in the county and the country, it was not for him to speak there; it had been spoken of elsewhere, and was known very widely. But he could speak of his personal knowledge of him as chairman of the Quarter Sessions. It was his honour to appear before him during, he thought, the whole of the lengthened period in which he occupied that position, and he could speak of the unvarying courtesy and kindness which he and his colleagues always received from him, as well as of the marked ability with which he discharged the duties of the office. He should not like this sad event to go by without expressing his deep regret at the unfortunate and, in a sense, early termination of so distinguished a career. 304 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

WATERWORKS IN LEICESTER IN THE I?TH CENTURY.

BY COLONEL BELLAIRS.

FOB some years past, and especially the last few years, when our streets have been much disturbed by the laying down of sewers, gas and water pipes, and electric cables, there have been dis­ covered in our older streets between two and three feet below the surface, some earthenware pipes embedded in mortar, which can hardly be called cement or concrete, though it has stood the test of being buried underground for over two centuries. The pipes them­ selves are of two or three sizes, the most common being abont two inches diameter of bore, and from a quarter to half an inch thick, but some are five-and-a-half inches in diameter. They seem to be made on the potters wheel like our modern flower-pots, and have been well burnt,—like everything else found in Leicester which bears signs of antiquity not understood, they have been stated to be Roman, and supposed to be the ancient Roman Waterworks of Ratae,—and some of these pipes were placed in our Town Museum among other Roman relics. They are not Roman, but the remains of an abortive attempt to supply the town with water in the latter end of the seventeenth century, and I propose to give a very short account of all that is known of this praiseworthy attempt to supply what was probably then a great need; but it does not appear to have met with much assistance from the Corporation of the period, and seems to have been a disastrous failure. As to the idea of these pipes being Roman there are the following facts against it, independently of the pipes themselves. They are invariably found in the modern streets which were not the Roman streets, and in the Newarke and the Southgates which were outside the Roman city, and pro­ ceeded through the Newarke Gateway which is mediaeval, and the mortar or cement in which they are embedded is not Roman, and most Roman pipes were square, and not round. This old attempt at conveying water through the streets of Leicester by pipes has been quite forgotten, soon after they' were first laid down, and no record left, except some very few allusions in the history of our town, but why it was a failure is not mentioned, and we can only conjecture that it probably failed through incurable leakage, which would be a nuisance so great as to cause the abandonment of the project before its completion, or perhaps from the refusal of the inhabit- WATERWORKS IN LEICESTER IN THE 17'IH CENTURY. 305 ants to pay water rates. The chief allusions to this scheme are to be found in Throsby's History, and I will quote them verbatim. (At page 19) he says, alluding to the discovery of a Roman pave­ ment by some workmen having occasion to dig " where Mr. Johnson's buildings now stand, formerly the water house." These buildings are still standing in Southgate Street, where it joins High Cross Street. (At page 142.) " 21st and 22nd June, 1685. " The Mayor, &c. in consideration of £130 sold unto Lawrence " Carter, Gent, the Mill, &c. (being the Castle Mill) and several " fishings of the Soar from a place called Morehead unto a certain " bridge called the West Bridge lying over the said River, paying " yearly to the King for the said premises the reserved rent of £17 " per annum." " And the Mayor, &c. as far as by law they be enabled, grant " to the said Lawrence Carter free leave and liberty, at his own " expence not only to make cisterns within the High Cross in the " Borough of Leicester for the holding and furnishing with water "such pipes as he shall lay down in the said Borough, Bishop's "Fee, Newark, and Castle of Leicester, or in any of them." "30th Sep., 1748. The devisees of the Mills &c. named " above by the Will of Thos. Carter sold to Jane Flower for the " sum of £270, the purchase made of the Corporation by Mr. " Carter in 1685, subject to the annual reserved rent belonging to "the Crown." Again he says : " The leaden Pipes, found so frequently across the Streets and "in the yards of the houses in the South part of the Town are " accounted for by the expenditures of his (John Wilkins, Mayor, " 1691). Wilkins was a clock maker. ' Paid Mr. Wilkins, Mayor, " ' for 940 yards of new cast leaden Pipes £142 4 0.' " At page 143, Throsby says : " In the year 1791, I saw two "lengths of these pipes taken up by the workmen, betwixt the " High Cross and the Peacock when the Street was begun to be "paved after the modern fashion. The Water works were where " the pump is at the end of the New buildings below the " Peacock." At page 179, Throsby again says : " Baron Carters father set " on foot the Water works at 2000 I expence it was said, Alderman " Wilkins undertaking the execution. They were served from the "Castle Mill, where remain in the wall pot pipes—the water " house pump, as it is yet called in St. Martin's parish, adjoining "to St. Mary's." Mr. Thompson in his History of the Town mentions Alderman Wilkins as being the author of "the grandest scheme to attempt to provide waterworks for Leicester." But he considered that 306 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Wilkins was the sole owner of the Waterworks, and that Carter was the financier of the scheme, and says: " The Water was to " be supplied from the Soar in leaden pipes which were laid from " the Castle Mill to the locality of the Peacock Inn in Southgate " Street: and thence it was intended to convey the water in other " pipes to all quarters. The pump used in the operation stood " near the Consanguinitarium and was long called the Water "house pump." He then mentions the sale by Wilkins of the new leaden pipes, and he states that a spring or springs in the fields on the South East side of the town were converted into the fountain head of the supply, and that it was in reference to this arrangement " that at a Common Hall held on the 9th June, 1696, "it was ordered that Mr. John Wilkins shall repair the pipes " that are laid from the Conduit in the field (in Conduit Street) to " the Conduit in the town (in the Market Place) at the charge of " the Corporation and maintain the common decay that shall " happen to the said pipes for 5s. per annum at his own charge, " and that Mr. John Wilkins shall mend the Conduit in the field " at the charge of the Corporation." The latter part of this alludes to a previously existing water supply which remained to the forming of the present water supply when it was condemned. I think from the expression " common decay" that these pipes were of wood. Mr. Thompson also mentions that the town was supplied by public draw-wells and that "well-reeves were appointed to look after them; and the Mayor " and Aldermen about the year 1759 directed pumps to be placed " over the wells and an assessment made to meet the disburse- " ments, but several of the householders refused to pay; " and it may be that this refusal to pay was the cause of the failure of the Wilkins-Carter Scheme. Researches in Nichols' History produces nothing more, but in speaking of the old Conduit in the Market Place he says " it was " erected in 1612 and was supplied by pipes from a spring about " three-quarters of a mile off, in St. Margaret's Fields,—no doubt meaning the ancient well in Conduit Street—by which it is clear that this supply had nothing to do with the Carter and Wilkins Scheme, which was originated in 1685. The earthenware pipes embedded in cement and continuous in the street are not once alluded to by any of our historians except the mention of " pot pipes " at the Castle Mill, but though there is no direct evidence there can be no doubt that these pipes are the remains of this undertaking. As far as my information goes they have been found in the High Cross Street where they are largest, in High Street, Southgatos, Southgate Street, Friar Lane, The Newarke and in St. Martin's. WATERWORKS IN LEICESTER IN THE 17TH CENTURY. 807

Throsby's mention of the lead pipes crossing the streets and yards in lengths shews that the pipes he alludes to were not con­ tinuous along the streets, and they seem only to have been found in the South part of the town. The short piece of lead pipe I exhibit shews one end having been embedded in cement and the other cut off and hammered together. It was stated to have been taken out of the embedded pipe also exhibited but I can't see where, but I have no doubt it was connected with one of these pipes. Many pipes are found trumpet-shaped being of the size of the ordinary pipes at one end and at the other reduced to the size of the lead pipes, and this was I conceive to be the means of junction from the mains to the houses. Of course any lead pipe found would be considered to be productive of and soon converted into money. Mr. Thompson evidently thought the whole scheme was carried out by means of lead pipes on account of the sale of the 940 yards of lead piping by Wilkins to the Corporation, but this is described as " new," and if as he evidently supposes these pipes were those which had been taken up from the streets, how does he account for those alluded to by Throsby, long after Wilkins' death, as found in lengths across the streets and in the yards. It may, however, be that the water was pumped up from the Soar to the Water house, near High Cross, through lead pipes and then flowed by gravity through the earthenware pipes and short lead pipes to the houses and yards; but, if so, I suspect that the earthenware pipes where first laid down with the connections to the houses and the pipe from the Mill to the Water house never completed, perhaps the money ran short, and the scheme appeared not profitable or the pressure not strong enough. I may mention that many of the public pumps that supplied Leicester are shewn in the late Mr. Flowers' views, and there is one still remaining in New Street carefully chained up. The well of this pump may possibly be that of the Grey Friars' Monastery. Since reading this paper I have seen several more specimens of these pipes shewing the junction of the pipe at right angles, and also the junction of the lead service pipe with earthenware pipes which was, as I before stated, at the narrow end of the trumpet- shaped pipes. Specimens of these pipes shewing the method of joining and securing the junction will be sent to the Museum and will be interesting as shewing a forgotten chapter in the history of Leicester.

VOL. VIII. 308 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

ON THE EFFORTS MADE TO CONVERT ARABLE LAND INTO PASTURE IN LEICESTERSHIRE IN THE 15TH AND 16TH CENTURIES.

BY THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER, M.A., F.S.A.

Two Volumes recently issued by the Royal Historical Society* contain much valuable and interesting information relating to the consolidation of farms by landowners, with the intention of carry­ ing on farming on a large scale, and the conversion of arable land into pasture, in Leicestershire and certain other counties, in the latter part of the fifteenth and commencement of the sixteenth centuries. It appears that official inquiries had been made into the causes of the scarcity of grain and victuals, and the justices of the peace and certain commissioners appointed for each county, had reported that it was due to the ingrossing t of farms and to the conversion of arable into pasture. In 1489 an Act J had been passed " agaynst pullyng doun of Tounes," which provided that owners of houses let to farm with twenty acres of land or more should maintain houses and buildings thereon necessary for tillage, and if they failed to do so, then the King or lord of the fee should receive yearly half the profits of any such lands whereof the houses had not been so maintained. It was intended that this Act should check the movement to consolidate holdings or convert arable into pasture, but the measure proved ineffectual. In 1514 the King issued a proclamation §, ordering all who had more farms than one to till before Michaelmas next such lands as were occupied and used in tillage before 1485, and to keep them in tillage, and that all houses of husbandry then standing should be inhabited and dwelt in by husbandmen or labourers. In 1515 an Act|| was passed, " concernyng the pulling downe of Townes," which enacted that all villages and habitations used and occupied to tillage and husbandry before 5 Feb., 1515, should be rebuilt

* The Domesday of Inclosures 1517—1518, being the extant returns to Chancery for Berks., Bucks., Cheshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northants., Oxon., and Warwickshire, by the Commissioners of Inclosures in 1517. Edited for the Royal Historical Society, with notes and tables, by I. S. Leadam, M.A., F.R.H.S., F.S.S. In two Volumes. London: Longmans. Green, and Co. t Ingrossing=where one person holds two holdings. '} 4 Henry VII. cap. 19. § P. R. O., State Papers, Dom., Henry VIII., i. 5727, 2. || 6 Henry VIII. cap. 5, & 7 Henry VIII. cap I. THE EFFORTS TO CONVERT ARABLE LAND INTO PASTURE. 309 within a year, and that all lands turned to pasture should be restored to tillage. In order to prevent the failure of this Act, a Royal Commission* was issued on 28 May, 1517, to the principal noblemen and gentle­ men of the greater number of the counties of England. A few of the counties were usually grouped together for the purposes of this commission. The counties of Oxon., Berks., Warwick, Leicester, Bedford, Bucks., and Northampton formed one area; and the commissioners for this area were John Veysey, Sir Andrew Wyndesore and Roger Wegeston. Veysey was then of the Chapel Royal, and for his services was in 1519 promoted to the Bishopric of Exeter. Sir Andrew Wyndesore was keeper of the Great Wardrobe, and in 1529 was created Lord Windesore. Roger Wegeston, or Wygeston, who is described as " late of Leicester," was made, as his reward for his services in this matter, receiver- general of the possessions in the King's hands of heirs who were minors; in 1522 he was M.P. for Leicester, and sheriff of the county in 1541. William Jefson and one Giles or Gilles occur as the clerks who were ordered to take proceedings. The Com­ missioners were directed to enquire by the oath of a jury what towns houses and buildings were destroyed since Michaelmas 1488, and what lands then in cultivation were since converted into pasture, and what parks were inclosed for nurturing- wild animals, and by whom and in what manner.t The commissioners' returns were to be lodged in Chancery within three weeks after next Michaelmas. We find the Commissioners sitting at Leicester, on 19 August, 1517, and at Lutterworth on 27 August. Their Inquisitions or Returns for Leicestershire!,—part of those lately discovered in the Public Record Office,—are unfortunately incomplete. Their Returns for their sitting on August 19 are missing. The extant Return commences in the middle of a presentment taken on August 27. Inclosing had taken place in each of the six Hundreds. In Framland, 330 acres inclosed were arable. In Guthlaxton, 100 acres were inclosed to pasture. The fullest returns are from Gartree, but here less than 1£ per cent, of the whole area of the Hundred is returned as inclosed, all to pasture. There is evidence that wealthy landowners were then residing in Leicestershire, for nearly 72 per cent, of the lay land was held by lords of manors. About 20 per cent, of the land inclosed was ecclesiastical land, and of this land ecclesiastical freeholders held 63 per cent.

« Patent Roll, g Henry VIII. pars z, mem. 6 dorso. f Patent Roll, 9 Henry VIII. pars 2, mem. 6 d.; State Papers, Dom., Henry VIII., ii. 3297. \ Chancery Misc. Rolls, T| mems. 19 to 24; printed in "The Domesday of Inclosures," pp. 226—242. 810 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

There is no return of ecclesiastical land let; nor is there any mention of copyholds. The ecclesiastical landlords held about 47 acres to each messuage ; the lay landlords about 32 acres. Of lay land, leaseholders held an average of 50 acres, and farm tenants 60 acres. But only 6J- per cent, of the entire area of lay land was held by tenants. Mr. Leadam concludes therefore, that " to judge by these figures Leicestershire must have been a county in which the land was distributed in ownership among the population to a degree unknown elsewhere." The rental of pasture land let in the county was 7d. per acre; whilst the rental value of pasture land inclosed Is returned at the high value of 22Jd. per acre, and of arable land inclosed at 13£d. per acre,—higher than any other county. Mr. Leadam suggests that in the interest of the Crown, —for under the Act half the rents and profits of offenders went to the superior lord,—the commissioners overvalued lands in the hand of the owners. The portion of the extant Leicestershire Inquisition fills 6 membranes, and gives some interesting facts. In two cases the carucate is expressly stated to include 40 acres; and the average acreage of a virgate was nearly 13 acres. Thomas Hesilrige of Noseley is the first offender named; he had inclosed 385 acres, and evicted 51 persons, and had suffered the parish church of Noseley to fall into ruins, so that the inhabitants could not attend Divine Service in it. John, Abbot of Leicester, is charged with inclosing lands and evicting 30 persons at Bagrave, and permitting ruin and desolation to happen there. Sir Ralph Shirley is returned as having inclosed and imparked Staunton park, and evicted 24 persons, and also with having converted arable land into pasture at Bagdale, and turning away 30 persons in tears. Richard, Abbot of Leicester, had added 20 acres of land in Belgrave to his park called Old park. Sir John Villars had converted 160 acres of arable at into pasture, and had evicted 24 persons. Sir Walter Blount had evicted 18 persons at Alaxton. These are a few of the cases reported to the King. The persons thus presented were summoned to appear in Chancery, and a suit was commenced on the part of the Crown for half profits. These proceedings were often stayed, upon the defendant entering into a recognizance to restore the houses and reconvert the inclosed pasture to arable. A proclamation was issued in July 1526, ordering all inclosers, and owners of lands inclosed or converted to pasture since 1485, to cut down all hedges and pales and reconvert the pasture to tillage by the following Michaelmas. Proceedings were no doubt taken. We find the Marquis of Dorset entering an appearance in Chancery on 7 Feb. 1520, on account of inclosures at Bradgate. Thomas Purfrey was presented for decaying a messuage, and converting to pasture 80 THE EFFORTS TO CONVERT ARABLE LAND INTO PASTURE. 811 acres of land in Drayton; before the inclosure they were worth 26s. 8d. annually, afterwards £4. The matter ultimately came before a jury.* Mr. Leadam's book throws very great light upon the subject of inclosures, and a careful study of it will well repay those who are interested in the matter. The following is a brief summary of the land owners, places, chief lords of the fee, number of houses destroyed and persons ejected, quantity of arable land enclosed to pasture, and annual value, mentioned in the Inquisition.

Persons ejected. Arable Land Owner. Place. Chief Houses, &c. land en­ Annual Lord. destroyed. closed to Value. pasture.

[Thomas Noseley The King, 5 messuages, 51 & 12 ploughs Hesilrige] as of the and 385 acres Duchy of 6 cottages Lancaster Nicholas Fitz- [Burton The King, seized of 26s. 8d. herbert Overy] as of the i virgate County of Leicester John Fitzherbert Upton Earl of i virgate 263. 8d. Leicester [Thomas] Harvey Hynkeley -• •• 6& i plough 4 marcs 2 virgates Thomas Purfrey Dreyton • • 6& i plough 4 li. — virgates containing 50 acres John, Abbot of Bagrave 5 messua.ges, 3° • • de Pratis 2 cottages, and 12 virgates Sir Robert Halyoke 7 messuages, 3° 30 li. Brudenell and 250 acres

John Coley Glooston •• 12 & 2 ploughs 4 li. 2 carucates Richard Odeby Gumley Senlowe I messuage, 6 4 U. and 70 acres

* Exch. Q. R., Mem. Roll, 301 Hil. Term, 13 Henry VIII. mem. 33. 312 LEIOESTEBSHIBE ABCHITEOTUEA1 SOCIETY.

Arable Land Owner. Place. Chief Houses, &c. §1 land en­ Annual Lord. destroyed. closed to Value. cK'ST pasture.

Garendon Norman- •• •• 12 & t ploughs 4os. Monastery ton on the So acres Heath Coventry Priory Pakynton •• •• 6& i plough 4os. 17 acres

Sir Ralph Shirley Wrotyn- The King, 4 messuages, 24 & 4 ploughs I DOS. ton & as of the 3 cottages, Staunton Honor of and Tutbury So acres John Bemond Horton The King, i messuage, 4 & i plough 6s. 8d. Cater- as of the and marche County of 40 acres Hunting­ don.

George, lord Ashby & " " * • ' * 3 virgates ii li. Hastings Black- arable, and fordby 2 virgates pasture

Sir Maurice Cotys •• 4 messuages, 8& 2 ploughs gli. Barkley, junr., and Knight 96 acres

Sir Ralph Shirley Ragdale & The King 5 messuages, 30 & 5 ploughs 22 11. Willowes i cottage, and 200 acres

Thomas, marquis Bradgate •• i messuage, •• • • [265.] 8d. of Dorset and [40 acres] Garendon Abbey Bradgate •• i messuage, •• •• 26s. 8d. and 40 acres Ulverscroft •• •• i messuage, •• •• 26s. 8d. Priory and 40 acres Abbot of de Belgrave The King 20 acres, 135. 4d. Pratis which he had em- parked, and en­ larged his park called Old park THE EFFORTS TO CONVERT ARABLE LAND INIO PASTURE. 313

Persons ejected. Arable Land Owner. Chief Houses, &c. land en­ Annual Place. Lord. destroyed. closed to Value. pasture.

Abbot of de Kirby The King, 3 messuages, 18 & 4 ploughs 12 li. Pratis Mallory as of the and Duchy of 140 acres Lancaster Sir John Villars, Brooksby .. 4 messuages, 24 & 4 ploughs io6s. 8d. Knight and 4 carucates, (each * containing 40 acres) Sir Walter Blount, Alaxton 2 messuages, i8& 3 ploughs 28 li. lord Mountjoy Hunting­ and don. 10 virgates George Hastings, Estrall .. 6 messuages, 13 1 t t f de partibus and borealibus, jure 60 acres uxoris Johane, & Nicholas Mountney jure uxoris Margarete

George Calverley , Skalford The King, i messuage, 6 .. 405. esq. as of the and Principal­ 40 acres ity of Wales. John Waltham Melton •• i messuage, 4 •• . 403. and 60 acres

Sir John Melton The King i messuage, 4 , , 26s. 8d. Constable, knt., and — Twayt, and 50 acres Peter Bygott

Stephen Dalby Muston & 2 messuages 10 •• 405. Redmile and 135. 4d. 80 acres Thomas, Marquis Cottys- The King 10 virgates. 30 & 5 ploughs 14 li. of Dorset, custos bephe containing of Sir Walter 100 acres Devereux, lord Ferrers of Briscott & . . 8 messuages . . Chartley. Navysby and 8 carucates 314 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

GRANT TO HUGH DISPENSAB OF A MARKET AND FAIR AT LOUGH BOROUGH, 6 FEBRUARY, 1228-9.

(Cart. 13 Henry III., m. 13.)

THE King to the Archbishops, Bishops, &c., greeting. Know ye that we have granted to our beloved and faithful Hugh Dispensar, that he and his heirs may have and hold for ever one market each week on Thursday at his manor of Longhborough; and that they may have there one fair each year to last for three days, namely on the vigil and on the day and on the morrow of blessed Peter ad vincula. But so that that market and that fair are not to the hurt of neighbouring markets and neighbouring fairs. We have also granted to the same Hugh, that he and his heirs and his men of Lucteburg' with its appurtenances, and of Burton, Hukescot, Fretheby, and Erendesby, may be for ever quit of suits of county and hundred, and of sheriff's aid, and of view of frankpledge. We have also granted for us and our heirs to the same Hugh and his heirs that they may have for ever this liberty, namely, that they are not put on assizes, juries or recognizances. Wherefore also we wish that the aforesaid Hugh and his heirs may have and hold for ever the aforesaid market and the aforesaid fair, freely, quietly and entirely, with all liberties and free customs to the aforesaid market and the aforesaid fair pertaining; and that the same Hugh and his heirs, and his aforesaid men of the aforesaid town of Lucteburg' with its appurtenances, and of Burton, Hukelescot, Fretheby and Erendesby, may he quit of suits of county and hundred, and of sheriff's aid and view of frankpledge; and that the same Hugh and his heirs may have for ever the aforesaid liberty, that they are not put on assizes, juries or recognizances, as is aforesaid. These being witnesses: J. bishop of Bath, R. bishop of Durham and W. bishop of Carlisle, H. de Burg', R. Earl of Chester, and W. Earl Marshal, W. Earl of Ferrers, J. Constable [of Chester], S. de Segrave, N. de Molis, Richard de Argent", Henry de epell', Bartholomew Peche, and others. Given by the-hand of R. bisliop of Chichester at Westminster on the 6th day of February in the 13th year of our reign. W. G. D. F. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 315 (Continued from page zgo.) 1635.—Continued. 1635.—Cinitiiiui'd. No. No. Camden, Thos.; Harborough 26 Henson, John ; Claxton 62 Capell, Henry ; Leicester 76 Hicklinge, Rich. ; Long Claxton 112 Cart, Wm.; Leyare 39 Hide, Edw.; Tugby 174 Cattle, Rich.; Stapleford 117 Hill, Anthony ; Stockerston 9 Chapman, Thos.; Foxton 154 Holmes, Thos.; Bishops Fields 10 Chapman, Wm.; Bringhurst 28 Howitt, John ; Godeby 113 Chawner, Alexander; ———— 109 Hull, Agnes ; Lewbenham loo Childe, Benjamin ; Cottesbitch 43 Hutchins, Thos.; Evingeton 146 Chilwell, als. Grang, Wm.; Hutchinson, Rich., jun.; Sheaps- Swepston 55 head 44 Clarke, Frances; Wiggeston magna 165 Ingle, Wm.; Cole overton 16 Clerk, Isabella ; Ashby parva 102 Insley, Wm.; Burbage 74 Clifford, Rowland, sen.; Dyseworth 71 Jackson, Thos.; Hucklescote 53 Coltman, John ; Odeby 181 Keene, John ; Ratby 4 Cooke, Thos.; Shilton 172 Kem, Thos. ; Asfordby 186 Cooke, Wm., jun.; Barsby 144 Kideare, Hamlet; Osgethorpe 66 Cooke (see Smith). Kinde, Rich. ; Arnesby 126 Cooleman, Edw. ; Kibworth 138 Kinge, Thos.; Wiggeston 64 Cooper, Thos.; Harby 185 Kirkby, John ; Normanton 95 Cumberland, Wm.; Whitwick 63 Kirke, Wm.; Leicester 157 Dadsley, Rich.; Bottesford 184 Lacy, Andrew; Melton 34 Daffarnes, John ; Hinckley 177 Lathbury, Nich.; Leicester 73 Dakin, Humphrey; Whitwick 37 Lee, Wm.; Statherne 5 Dale, John ; Leicester I Ludloe, Peter; Wimeswould 121 Davenport, Rich.; Wigston magna 149 Marshall, Alice ; Breedon 127 Dennis, Anthony; Bottesford 6 Marson, Edw.; Brentingthorpe 93 Dinck, James; Frisby super le Mason, Margt.; Garthorpe 115 Wreak 35 May, Jeffery ; Sutton Cheny 135 Dixon, John; Loughborowe 153 Measures, Thos. ; Dalby super le Dowell, John ; Higham 130 woulds 29 Durrard, Wm.; Pinthorpe 101 Mew, John ; Walcote 125 Elaby, Beatrice ; Dalby 151 Morris, Wm.; Narborowe 147 Ellis, James; Leicester 124 Musson, Hugh ; Freby 116 Fellowe, Thos.; Turlanghton 81 Neale, George; Mountsorrell 86 Fellowe, Wm.; Laughton 137 Needham, Thos.; Cosby 83 Firmes, Mary; Harborough 78 Newton, Robt. ; Twyford 118 Fisher, Wm.; Hallaughton So Nicolls, Joseph ; Wickham, p. of Flavill, Sarah ; Leare 38 Rotheley 2 Forman, Francis; Coston 56 Noone, Alice; The Newarke, Fox, John ; East langhton 13 Leicester 99 Freeman, John ; Leicester 120 Norman, James; Odeby no Freeman, Robt ; Gumley 59 Norman, Robt.; Leicester 156 French, Thos.; Laughton 104 Olliver, Thos.; West langhton 108 French, Wm.; Sutton 136 Organer, Henry; Dalby Chalcombe 19 Frier, Henry; Glen magna 161 Page, Robt.; Tilton 44 Fryre, John ; Ullesthorpe 60 Paine, Eleanor; Bowdon magna 85 Gamble, Robt.; Saxelby 45 Palmer, Rich. ; East Norton 49 Gamble, Wm.; Asfordby 171 Parker, Mary ; Leicester 97 Gerard, Thos.; Ashby de la zouch n Parr, Wm.; Siston 132 Gibson, George ; Barkston 119 Parson, Wm.; Earleshelton 139 Gilbert, Thos.; Leicester 61 Parsonns, Eliz.; Glen magna 160 Gilbert, Thos.; Ashby parva 46 Peale, Rich.; Shepshead 52 Gisborne, Nich.; Kegworth 98 Peirce, Eliz.; Smeeton Westerby 106 Goodinge, Mary ; Barkston 31 *Perkins, Rich.; Thorpe, p. of Goodwyn, Mary ; Waltham 166 Broughton 82 Grang (see Chilwell). Pickard, John ; Bagworth 158 Gulson, El'iz.; Shawell 163 Pickard, Robt. ; Willowby 84 Harward, Robt.; Gilmorton 123 Poltney, Bartholmew ; Higham 70 Hease, Wm.; Kegworth 103 Henshawe, Wm.; Leicester 122 * It is tbe outmost on the file. VOL. VIII. 316 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1635.—Continued. 1636.— Continued. No. No. Pratt, Francis, sen.; Lutterworth 176 Bent, Walter; Freby 177 Rason, Wra.; Lutterworth 91 Biggs, Eliz.; Hinckley 150 Reade, Robt; Stony stanton 159 Blakely, Henry; Melton Mowbray 170 Richardson, Mary ; Rearsby go Blanckley, George ; Statherne 83 Riddingeton, John ; Smeeton 14 Blanckley, John ; Statherne 84 Roberts, Katherine; Belton 15 Boer, Edw., sen.; Hatherne 16 Roe, Anne; Lutterworth 36 Boly, Wm,; Whatton 80 Sannderson, John ; Leicester 88 Bradford, Robt.; Blaby 57 Savage, Thos.; Thrumaston 129 Bradley, John ; Ashbydelazouch 54 Sharpe, Thos.; Odeby 107 Bradly, Alice ; Hallaughton 125 Sharpe, Wm.; Claxton 68 Brandon, Wm.; Quarndon 79 Simmons.Thos.; Ashby delazouch 148 Breton, Robt.; no Smith, als. Cooke, Wm.; Kerby Brewster, John; Sewsterne 172 Bellers 114 Brookesby, Edw.; Hungerton 78 Smith, Anthony ; Belgrave 30 Browne, John ; Hallaughton 193 Smith, Thos.; Rearsby 58 Browne, Nich.; Belgrave 190 Somerfeild, George; Kerkby 131 Browne, Nich.; Nailston 10 Spence.Wm.; Market! Harborough 79 Browne, Robt.; Loughborowe 17 Squire, Alice ; Maplewell 142 Brudenell, Wm.; Stanton Wyvell 49 Stanton, Henry ; Tonge, p. of Brux, Dorothy; Loughborough 123 Breedon 20 Bryan, John ; Wigeston 141 Streete, Wm.; Hallaughton 12 Buckster, Edw.; Barlston 68 Button, Wm.; Bosworth 77 Burmby, Henry ; Hallaughton 126 Thrinhbey, John ; ———— 152 Burrowes, Wm.; Belton n Toone, Rich.; Nailston 96 Carter, Roger ; Countesthorpe 146 Tompson, Nich.; Stapleford 187 Cater, Luce ; Anstye 19 Towers, Wm.; Barston 8 Chapman,Anne; Ashbydelazouch 138 Turvill, John ; Loughborowe 155 Chapman, Wm.; Melton Mowbraye 77 Wande, Matthew; Coston 7 Chatterton, Jane ; Shepshead 34 Ward, John; Weston 179 Childe, Frances; Bowdon magna 50 Warner, Samuel; Burbage 173 Churchman, Rich ; Earle shelton 53 Welden, Isabella; Barrowe 57 Clark, Henry ; Knipton 173 Whalley, Wm.; Norton juxta Galby 54 Clarke, Robt.; Odeby 15 Whildon, Alice ; Shepshead 67 Clowdesley, Thos.; Melton Mow­ Whildon, Rich.; Shepshead 40 braye 98 White, Allin ; Higham 133 Colebarne, Anne; Grooby 40 Whitehead, Eliz.; Sproxton 144 Coleman, Thos.; Kibworth 152 Whittacary, Robt.; Frisby sup Coleman, John; Lutterworth 101 le Reake 183 Collis, als. Martin, Thos.; Sheasby 6z Wilcox, Mary; Knoston 178 Colson, Katherine ; Harborough 107 Wilkshire, Robt., sen.; Market Cooke, Rich.; Burton Lazers 25 harborowe 175 Cooper, Robt.; Oneleape 59 Winby, Thos.; Beeby 143 Cooper, Rich., and Alice his wife; Wood, Anne: Shacraston 164 Tilton 28 Wright, Rich.; Buckminster 150 Corner, Robt.; Asfordby 183 Wright, Robt.; Scraptoft 3 Cox, Eliz.; Prestwould 74 Yates, Thos.; Somerby 105 Dafforne, Wm.; Croft 76 Yates, Wm.; Thrinkston 65 Darby, James ; Rearsby 186 Dawson, Stephen ; Melton Mow- 1636. bray 97 Drakeford, Francis ; Hinckley 163 Andrewe, James; Leicester 55 Edglie, Robt. ; late of Wigston Atkinson, Henry ; Loughborowe 200 magna 154 Bacon, Edw.; Bottesford 176 Eglin, Thos.; St. Martin's, Lei­ Baker, Lawrence; Sproxton 179 cester 197 Baldwyn, Humphrey ; Markefeild 131 Fardell, Rich.; Hallaughton 191 Bates, Thos.; Burstall 187 Farmer, Thos.; Pickaringe Grange 133 Bayly, Margt.; Ashby magna 2 Farmer, Thos.; Desford 70 Beaman, Avis; Siston 90 Fellowe, Robt., sen.; Foxton 41 Beck, Wm.; Bowthorpe 8 Fenne, Dorothy ; Medburne 120 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 317

1636.—Continued. 1636.—Continued. No. No. Foster, Francis; Nether broughton 38 Noone, Roger; Odeby 153 Fox, Robt.; Bowdon magna 195 North, Eliz.; Seagrave 149 Franncklin, Rich.; Melton Mow- Nutt, Wm. ; Husbands bosworth 109 braye 171 Olliver, Thos.; Loughborowe 135 Freake, Henry; ———— 31 Orland, Thos. ; Odeby 66 Fryer, Rose; Wigston magna 122 Orton, Thos.; Leicester 140 Gallard, Eliz.; Leare 132 Page, Henry; Cold overton 92 Gamble, Thos.; Seagrave 60 Palmer, Sisley ; Burstall 148 Gilbert, Susanna; Newton Parnam, Thos.; Garthorpe 129 Harcourt 155 Payne, John ; Lubenham 106 Goddard, John ; Cleybrooke 67 Payne, Susanna; Lubenham 51 Goodrich, John : Loddington 4 Pebody, Rich.; Earnsby 159 Goodwyn, Wm.; Stapleford 86 Pelton, Wm.; Peatlinge parva 121 Gromett, Rich., sen.; Sheapshead 89 Perrin, Wm.; Croxton Kerriall 95 Gulston, Wm.; Melton Mowbraye 12 Philipps, Nicholas ; Loughborowe 47 Hallowday, Robt.; Loughborowe 22 Pinder, Wm.; Wigston magna 65 Handley, George; Bilston 119 Porter, Clement; Blaston 194 Hands, John ; Lutterworth 42 Porter, John ; Cosby 158 Hart, George; Melton Mowbray loo Presgrave, Jonas; Cold overton 167 Heath, Sibilla; ———— 27 Raines, Robt.; Loughborowe 13 Heich, Robt.; Dunton bassett 145 Remingeton, George; Croxton Heywood,Annis; Clevbrookemagna 29 Kerriall 182 Hicklinge, Francis; Loughborowe 147 Reynold, Wm.; Leare 3 Hill, Alexander; Markett bosworth 7 Richards, Robt.; Sheepy magna 142 Kinde, or Hide, Edw.; Anstey 18 Riddington, Chris.; Laughton? 108 Hint, John ; Higham 71 Robinson, Eliz.; Swanington in Holmes, Wm.; Shepshead 23 Roe, Sarah ; Kegworth 136 Howett, Hellen ; Abkettleby 112 Rose, John ; Slawson 30 Hubbard, Eliz.; Loughborowe 9 Rymar, Edw.; Ashby delazouch 33 Humberston, John ; Asfordby 174 Scampton, Hellen ; Thrumaston 143 Hunt, John; Glen magna 113 Scampton, Mary ; Dalby super le Hutt, Thos.; Stony stanton 124 woulds 137 Jackson, Dennis; Wigston magna 63 Scampton, Sarah ; Thrumaston 72 Jefferie, John; Leicester 115 Searson, Matthew; Shacraston 81 Jimpson, Wm.; Newton Linford 20 Simson, Agnes ; Barkston 184 Johnson, Wm.; Narborowe 128 Smith, George ; Braunston 180 Kellam, Wm.; Asfordby 114 Smith, John ; ———— 46 Kinge, Anne; p. of Hinckley 162 Smith, Robt.; ——— 46 Kinge, Eliz.; Hinckley 134 Smith, Thos.; Hinckley 196 Knight, Robt.; Loughton 103 Spell, Thos.; Scraptoft 56 Knight, Thos.; Mountsorrell 37 Spence, Mary; Market harborowe 93 Lacy, Alice; Melton Mowbraye 82 Sprigg, Thos.; Waltham sup le Law, Wm.; Wigston magna 36 woulds 166 Lillie, Wm.; Dyseworth 151 Squire, Francis; Rearsby 139 Longe, Rich.; Holt 105 Stasemore, Wm.; Frolesworth 75 Lorington, John; Melton Mobraye 169 Stocken, Wm.; Loughborowe 43 Lorington, Wm.; Saxby 181 Storer, Thos.; Claxton 69 Loseby, Robt.; Fleckney 26 Button, Mary ; Loughborowe 5 Loue, Rachel; Saxby 61 Syson, Ellen ; Shepshead 44 Mallett, Henry; Glen magna 6 Tarrie, John; Newbold 165 Man, Prudence; Croxton Kerriall 164 Tatenell, Thos.; Swaningeton 156 Mannynge, John ; Holt 104 Tayler, Mary; Leicester 189 Martin (see Collis). Tayler, Robt.; Sproxton 178 Martyn, Francis ; Siston 90 Toole, Susanna; Belton back of Mason, Thos.; Hungerton 21 No. 18 Milner, Wm.; Hinckley 39 Towers, Robt.; Branston 175 Mould, Rich.; Wigston 64 Thirdborowe, Alice; Frolesworth 199 Naples, Thos.; Stretton parva 127 Trentom, Thos.; Scalford 168 Nazbee, Rich.; Ashby Folvill 45 Trooman, Thos.; Hose 52 Newbold, John ; Netherseale 161 Turner, Thos.; Wimeswould 32 318 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1636.—Continued. 1637.—Continued, No. No. Twigten, Wm.; Leicester 198 Chamberlin, Robt.; Newton parva 21 Veanible, Rich; Hinckley 185 Chapman, Constance; St. Martin's, Venable, Alice; Hinckley 88 Leicester 172 Walker, Wm.; Whetston 160 Chapman, Jesper; Kibworth 112 Waltam, Robt.; Ouston 99 Chapman, Mary ; ———— 51 Ward, George; Carleton Curlewe 35 Chettleton, Katherine; Leicester 4 Ward, George; Mousley 116 Churchman, Francis; Leicester 52 Ward, Mary ; Sheasby 144 Clarke, Nicholas; Ullesthorpe 97 Ward, Thos.; Bowdon magna 192 Coates, James; Whitwick 45 Watts, Frances ; St. Martin's, Cooke, Wm ; Kibworth 163 Leicester 87 Cooke (see Smith). Wells, Thos.; Melton Mowbraye 85 Cooper, John ; Stony Stanton 33 Wheatly, John ; ——— 117 Corbett, Rich.; Cropstone 174 Whitefeild, Peter; Misterton 157 Coupeland, Wm.; Sileby 152 Whittacre, Robt.; Stathorne 73 Croft, Mary ; Peckleton 114 Wigsun, Thos. ; Sutton Cheny 14 Crosse, John ; Frisby sup le wreake 82 Williams, Wm.; Lubsthorpe 130 Danne, John; Wigston magna 173 Willson, John ; Howby 58 Davye, Wm.; Peatlinge parva 120 Wingfeild, Anne ; Loughborowe 188 Dawkyn, Robt.; Thurcaston 58 Wood, John; Shepshead 102 Dawson, Thos.; ———— 146 Woodes, John ; Harby 96 Dracott, John ; Holt 73 "Woodford, Anthony ; Bilsdon 94 Draper, Edw.; Hallaughton 166 Wootton, John ; Breedon 91 Dunckley, Anthony; Newbold Worseley, George; Loughborowe 201 Verdon 70 Worth, Joan ; Humberston 48 Elkington, Thos.; Catthorpe 64 Wright, Robt.; Kirby bellers 118 Elston, Wm.; Muston 98 Wud, Frances; Markefeild 24 Everat, Thos.; Thurlston 90 Yard, Wm.; Cosby i Farndon, John; burbage 116 Fewks, Matthew; Slawston 32 1637. Fisher, Nicholas; Wimeswould 37 Fowntance, John ; Knipton 150 Alien, Thos.; Walton. p. of Kim- Foxe, Thos.; Bottesford 61 coate 42 Foxon, Kath.; Kibworth Harcourt 89 Allitt, John ; Peatlinge parva 40 Francis, Phillip ; Scalford 62 Alton, Wm.; Hallaughton 164 Franck, Alice; Melton Mowbraye 85 Bacon, George; Hinckley 126 Freake, Mary; Leicester 60 Baker, Rich.; Hinckley 113 ' George, Edw.; Buckminster 59 Banbery, Eliz. ; ———— 161 Getsdale, Thos.; Earleshelton 27 Barker, Rich.; Thrinkston 2 Glen, Robt.; ——— 137 Barodale, Thos.; Sileby 106 Gunby, Mary ; Stapleford 142 Beale, Thos.; Swinford 159 Hall, Wm.; Shawell 103 Beck, Rich.; Sheepie magna 53 Harrison, John ; Breedon 107 Berridge, Amys ; Bodon parva 38 Harrison, Rich.; Hallaughton 76 Bilson, Wm.; Bilson 131 Hart, Ralph ; Kirkby bellers 13 Bishopp, John ; Kirby bellers 7 Henson, Rich.; Melton Mowbray 176 Blisse, Wm.; Leicester 31 Hindman, George ; Barwell" 128 Bond, Ralph ; Doningeton 95 Hiton, Edw.; Kirkby mallery 123 Bray, Annes; Charneford 18 Hodgson, Robt.; Berbage 47 Brewen, John ; Pickaringe grange 170 Holwell, Anthony; Thrushington 26 Briggs, Dorothy ; Melton Mowbray 19 Hopkins, Wm.; Leicester no Briggs, Eliz.; Melton Mowbray 20 Hoult, Wm.; Melton Mowbray 177 Brookes, Arthur ; Congeston 41 Howkins, Anthony ; Turlanghton 168 Brookesby, Eliz.; Hungerton 105 Hutchinson, Sarah ; ——— 91 Browne, Edw.; ——— 46 Hutchinson, Thos.; Shepshead 25 Buckstein, Wm.; Whitwick 129 Jackson, George ; Nottingham 92 Bull, Francis; Loddingeton 145 Jarvis, Rich. ; Elston n Bunny, Peter; Ratby 175 Jarvis, Thos.; Thorpe langhton 167 Burbage, Thos,; Scalford 143 Johnson, Wm. ; Stanton under Chamberlaine, Wm.; Newton barden 125 Harcourt 169 Jourdyn, Gyles ; Coldoverton 80 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 319

1637.—Ctiiitiinifil. 1637.—ConlillllflJ No. No. Joy, Wm.; Wimeswould 138 Simon, Jane ; Withcock 5 Jurden, Rich.; Tilton go Sligh, Robt. ; Ashby magna 54 Kempe, John ; Dalby parva 134 Smith, als. Cooke, Dorothy ; Killingly, Rich.; Stapleford 79 Kerby billers 48 Lee, Margery ; Narborowe 22 Smith, Anne ; Ibstock 149 Levers, Wm ; Claxton 144 Smith, Eliz.; Dunton bassett 3 Lucas, Rich. ; Bitswell 121 Snow, Anne ; Narborowe 39 Lune, John ; Long whatton 6 Sowter, George; Dyseworth 55 Mackley, Wm.; Freby 147 Stanford, Wm.; Leicester 151 Man, Joan; Conieston nS Stayne, Theoder ; Burbage 130 Marston, Edw.; Bowdon magna in Sumner, Robt.; Eaton 66 Mase, Nicholas ; Hinckley 127 Sumner, Thos. ; Bottesford 156 Mathue, Frances ; Huncote 28 Swift, Bennett; Loughborowe 50 Matson, Thos.; Foxton 72 Tagg, Thos.; The Old Hospital, Mayfeild, Gabriel; Melton 43 The Nevvarke, Leicester 162 Miller, Thos.; Rearsby 96 Teailbe, George ; Knipton 141 Morecroft, Philipp ; Loughborowe 65 Thomas, Alexander; Earleshelton 160 Mosely, Knock ; Market Bosworth 14 Thorneton, Alice ; Thurcaston 24 Musson, Maudlin ; Ashby magna 67 Thorpe, Anne ; Queninborough 109 Needham, Nathaniel; Saxilby 133 Ticknall, Jane ; Ashby delazouch 171 Newbery, Margery ; Stanton 92 Tomson, John, sen.; Carleton 49 Norton, Nicholas ; Fleckney 29 Tonns, Thos.; Claxton 78 Nutt, Margt.; Husband bosworth 71 Tuke, David ; Sibberston 104 Orton, Rich.; Ashby 36 Turner, Wm.; Walcott, p. of Orton, Thos.; Kerby 155 Misterton 12 Osborne, Margt.; Thrinckston 153 Varnam, Thos.; Withcock i6iA Page, Henry; Cold overton 154 Veasey, Rich.; Croft 178 Paine, John; Medburne 166 Vincent, Thos ; Bottesford 69 Paine, Thos.; Breedon 108 Ward, John, sen.; Queniborough 119 Palmer, Katherine, sen.; Thorpe- Ward, Wm.; Prestwould 81 langhton 75 Watchorne, Isack ; Melton 44 Pedte, Thos.; Hinckley (no number) Waze, Sampson ; Rotherby 86 Peps, Anne ; Eastthorpe, p. of Weby, Agnes ; Bottesford 158 Bottesford 157 Whildon, Maud ; Shepshead 124 Phar, Maurice; Husbands Wilcox, Alice ; Odson, p. of bosworth 91 Shacraston 148 Pike, Thos.; Beeby 122" Wilson, Alice ; Edmunthorpe 139 Pole, Robt.; Keame 87 Wood, Margery ; Naneby 30 Porter, Rich.; Eastwell 140 Woodford, Thos.; Coates 68 Pourter, Joan ; Blaston 165 Wootton, Isabella ; Breedon 57 Presse, Robt.; Thorpeaker 117 Wortly, Dorothy ; Saxby 179 Pultney, John ; Misterton 35 Putt, Brian ; Lubenham 74 1638. *Putt, Robt., sen.; Lubenham 99 Raven, James; Buckminster 56 Abbott, Thos.; Thurlston 175 Raven, James ; Buckminster 180 Airay, Rich ; Sheepie magna 10 Reade, Rich.; Melton Mowbray 10 Allwood, Maurice ; Glouston 159 Reynold, Wm.; Loughborowe 89 Allyn, John ; Bosworth 38 Richardson, Wm.; Loughborowe 77 Allyn, Nicholas; Desford 102 Russell, Andrew ; Melton 63 Alwick, John ; Eastlanghton 158 Scriven, John ; Glenfeild 23 Ands, John ; Houghton 12 Shepheard, Isabella; Dalby sup Armson, Hugh ; Thrinkston 154 le woulds 115 Ash, Susanna; Ashby Delazouch 205 Sherman, Rowland ; Bringhurst 135 Aston, Walter; Leicester 182 Shippy, John ; Kirby billers 16 Ausopp, Wm.; Siston 176 Shuttlewood, Harrold ; Thur- Baker, Thos. ; Stapleford 118 caston 8 Ballard, John ; Kerby 18 Silles, John ; Braunston 136 Barnes, Thos.; Witherley 216 * Bond despositions, with proceedings attached, Barrett, Wm.; Wimeswould 22 100, 101 and 102. Bate, George ; Sewsterne 143 320 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1638.— Continued. 1638.—Continued. No. No. Beachamp, Robt.; Markett Har- Dorhand, Thos.; Saddingeton 178 borough 45 Dowell, John ; Ashby parva ill Bealc, George ; Ullesthorpe 20 Eastwood, Wm.; Kibworth Beecroft, Thos.; Eastthorpe 53 beachamp 225 Belgrave, Thos.; North Kilworth 169 Eden, John ; Glen magna 78 Bennet, Thos. ; Shorneford 30 Everard, George ; Peckleton 170 Bennitt, Anthony ; Rearsby 133 Fewkes, Henry, jun. ; Siston 106 Bent, John ; Huncote 115 Fisher, Michael; ——— 121 Bent, John ; Market Harborowe 135 Forrian, John ; Markfeild 219 Bird, Wm.; Freby 114 Foster, Ralph ; Sewsterne 88 Blacke, Wm.; Gadsby 55 Freer, John ; Leicester 217 Blackwell, Rich.; Sheasby 41 Freeston, Wm.; Gadsby 24 Blackwell, Wm.; Mountsorrell 214 French, Wm.; Lawghton 229 Bloomefeild, Wm.; Thorpe Garratt (see Harretj. Sachfeild 236 Gaskin, Robt.; Catthorpe 247 Blunt, John ; Belgrave 75 Gatly, John ; Castle Doningeton 105 Bolsworth, Thos.; Carleton 29 Geary, John ; Congeston 81 Bonnitt, Robt.; Markfeild 235 George, John ; Osbaston 37 Bowman, Robt.; Ragrlale 127 Gilbert, Peter; Swineford 165 Boydell, Rich.; Blackfordby 151 Goodman, Wm., sen.; Hallaughton 48 Bradgate, Wm.; Stoake goldinge 168 Goodyn, Edw.; Newton LiDford 19 Brandred, \Vm.; Lubenham 44 Gothridge, Abraham; Ashbyde- Brice, Robt.; Foxton 97 lazouch 187 Britaine, John ; Knossington 101 Grane, Simon ; Medburne 224 Browne, Robt.; Wymeswould 58 Gregory, Margaret; Desford 160 Browne, Thos.; Shelton 166 Greene, Francis; Redmile 200 Browne, Thos.; Melton Mowbraye 243 Greene, John ; Burstall 129 Bugg, Thos.; Barkston 68 Greene, John ; Sapcoate 21 Bull, Robt.; Markett Harborough 46 Greene, Mary ; Leicester 66 Burbidge, Rich.; Loddington 230 Groocock, Thos.; Eastlanghton 186 Burditt, Thos.; North Kilworth 138 Groocock, Wm.; Broughton Ashley 79 Cant, Annie ; Bosworth 112 Haine, John ; Loughborowe 184 Carr, Anne; Knossington 49 Hall, Margt. ; Castle Doningeton 245 Carr, Thos.; Leicester 87 Hall, Wm. ; Bilsdon 4 Cater, Gabriel; Leicester 89 Hall (see Henson). Chamberlaine, Margt.; Husband Hallam, Gilbert; Croxton Kerriall 56 bosworth 34 * Hancock, Wm.; Loughborowe 164 Chamberlin, Edw.; Cussington 9 Handly, Chris.; Redmile 63 Chamberline, Chris.; Scalford 202 Harret, als. Garratt, Rich.; Chapman, John ; Gilmorton 60 Smeeton Westerby 100 Cheny, Wm.; Sibsdon 6 Harris, Thos.; Humberston 76 Clarke, Dionis; Eastlanghton 223 Hartopp, Samuel; Burton Lazers 107 Clarke, John ; Thrinkston 177 Henson, als. Hall, Wm.; Claxton 65 Clarke, Margery ; Odeby 180 Henson, Andrew ; Melton 131 Colson, Wm.; Glen magna 191 Hetherly, Katherine ; Hatherne 238 Cooke, Thos.; Somerby 199 Heyford, Rich.; Laughton 227 Cooke, Wm.; Thorpe Acre 153 Hibbard, Edw.; Castle Don­ Cooper, Robt.; Leicester 93 ingeton 246 Coy, Wm. ; Braunston 64 Holmes, Edw.; Newbold 104 Crispe, Wm.; Whetston 210 Hopkin, Ellen ; Waltham 54 Cutler, Thos.; Kirby Mallerie 162 Horton, Wm.; Gumley 155 Dafforne, Jeffery ; Blabye 99 Hough, als. Woodkeeper, Augus­ Daft, Ellen ; Easton 156 tine ; Edmundthorpe 48 Dalby, Leonard ; Skeffingeton 120 Ingram, John ; Mousely 83 Dawkins, Henry ; Aston Flamvile 80 Jackson, Robt.; Markett borsworth 32 Daye, John ; Bowdon parva 134 Jacombe, Thos.; Evington 241 Daye, Robt,; Bowdon parva 136 Judson, Joan ; Loughborowe 85 Debancks, Thos. ; Cosby 96 Justice, als. Perrin, John ; Houghton 8 Dent, Edw. ; Dalby Chalcombe 16 Kellam, Robt.; Sproxton 195 Dixon, Andrew ; Stapleford 62 Kempe, Henry ; Belgrave 92 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 321

1638.—Continued. 1638.—Continued. No. No. Kerchevell, Robt.; Bottesford 215 Sharpe, Robt.; ——— 237 Kilby, Thos.; Desford 27 Sharpe, Wm. ; Arnsby 157 Kinge, Wm. ; Melton Mowbray 193 Sheffeild, Anne; The Newarke, Knight, Margery; Mountsorrell 163 Leicester 207 Lacy, George ; Melton Mowbray 146 Sherwood, Thos.; Ashby de lazouch 25 Lamley, Robt.; Lubenham 137 Shotwell, Thos.; Ashby de lazouch 207 Large, Martha; ———— 203 Simpson, Wm.; Gilmorton 232 Lattimer, Thos.; Edmundthorpe 149 Smith, Wm.; Medburne 226 Lawford, Nicholas; Hallaughton I Sparkes, John ; Ashby de lazouch 73 Leeson, John; Barkeby 208 Spencer, John ; Eastlanghton 17, 14 Lister, Wm.; Edmundthorpe 69 Spencer, Thos.; Prestwould 71 Littledike, John ; Hose 220 Sprigg, Agnes; Foxton 130 Longfeild,Kobt.; Melton Mowbray 194 Sprigg, Alice ; Burbage 124 Loue, John ; Stonesby 50 Sprigg, Wm.; Lubenham 140 Marston, Wm.; Thrumaston 117 Springthorpe, Rich.; Woodgate, Miles, Joan; Peatlinge magna 242 Leicester 161 Milner, Wm.; Leicester 188 Squire, Dorothy ; Melton 248 Monck, Nicholas; Walcott 125 Standly, John ; Worthington 95 Moore, Thos.; Edmundthorpe log Sterne, Wm.; Burbage 141 Morris, Bartholomew ; Grimston 90 Stevenson, Wm.; Saxelby 145 Morris, John ; Asfordby 123 Stretton, Cicely ; Ansty 33 Morrison, Chris.; Brentingeby 221 Sturdy, John ; Burton Lazers 197 Newberie, Robt.; Tonge 150 Sturgis, Wm.; Theddingeworth 77 Newton, Thos.; Leicester 204 Tacknell, Robt.; Shorneford 116 Noble, Wm.; Loughborowe 5 Tarleton, John; Lutterworth 190 Nowell, Thos.; Market Har- Tayler, Febnell; Sproxton 28 borowe 222 Throstle, John; Bitswell 189 Olife, John; Peckleton 173 Tomson, Thos.; Leicester 172 Or am, Wm.; Primethorpe 39 Tooley, George; Odeby 211 Oswin, Dorothy; Frisby 212 Trentham, Leonard ; Ashby Overton, Dymock; Wycam 132 delazouch 72 Palme, Rich,; Bottesford 94 Vincent, Eliz.: Queniborough 231 Palmer, Wm.; South Croson 122 Wade, Gregory ; Melton 192 Peck, Robt.; Knossington 61 Waite, Henry ; Wymondham 59 Perkins, Joan; broughton Ashley 128 Wale, Grere; Kibworth Harcourt 228 Perrin (see Justice). Walford, Jane; Bowdon magna 126 Philips, Rich.; Croft 209 Walker, Roger; Rothley 13 Pickles, Henry; Markett Har- Walker, Wm.; Sileby 84 borough 181 Waltam, Eleanor; Ouston 52 Pilkinton, Robt.; Gadsby 183 Ward, Wm.; Whetston 3 Platte, George; Hatherne 98 Ward, Wm.; Kibworth beachamp 139 Pollard, Thos.; Lockingeton 74 Warren, Edw.; Melton Mowbray 201 Poltney, Amia; Desford 240 Waters, Henry ; North Kilworth 113 Potterton, Prudence; Hallaughton 42 Watts, Samuel; Dalby Chalcombe 40 Poultney, Jane; Sheepy parva 213 Weate, Margt.; Barkeby 233 Prentice, Leonard ; Harby 198 Welby, Thos.; Harston 147 Presburie, John ; Packingeton 152 White, Henry ; Wigston 86 Ragg, Thos; Osgethorpe 244 White, Lewis; Frisbie 179 Rest, John; Caudewell 144 White, Margt.; Statherne 142 Rilie, Rich.; Thorpe sachfeild 234 Wigson, Tytus; Sewsterne 57 Rime, Mary ; Ashby delazouch 239 Wilburne, Thos.; Sproxton 196 Risby, John ; Theddingeworth 171 Wilkinson, Millicent; Bringhurst 47 Robinson, Anne ; Branston 70 Williamson,Geo.; Bowdon parva 167 Robinson, Wm.; Branston 51 Willowes, Wm.; Edmundthorpe no Roose, Robt.; Normanton 119 Winby, Eliz.; Beby 218 Roote, Wm.; Cottesbitch 185 Wood, Thos., sen.; Lutterworth 82 Rous, Cicely ; Stathorne 108 Woodkeeper (see Hough). Rowlett, Ralph ; Nether broughton 7 Wright, John ; Swaningeton 26 Rynes, Henry ; Mouseley 91 Wright, Nich.; Easton magna 43 Scampton, Ursula ; Mountsorrell n Wykes, Ellis; Twycrose 2 822 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1639 and 1640. 1639 and 1640.—Continued. No. Wills proved during part of the years 1639 Rich.; Peatlinge parva 10 and 1640 before the Commissary of the Arch­ Gamble, bishop of Canterbury, during vacation and Gilliver, Joseph ; Leare 122 suspension of the Bishop of Lincoln. Grammar, Anne; Lubnam i Grime, Rich.; Earleshilton 78 No. Grimnitt, Nicholas; Thorpe acre 35 Adcocke, Dan.; Somerby 44 Hand, Wm.; Hose 107 Andrewes, John ; West langton 75 Hill, Samuel, D.D.; rector of Aynsworth, Wm.; Longwhatton 113 Church langton and Medburne 32 Barnes, Robt.; Gilmorton in How, Thos.; Leicester 98 Barnes, Thos.; Markfeild 76 Hubbard, Nicholas; Ashby magna 6 Barret, Thos ; Barlston 53 Hucklescote, Thos ; Halloughton 94 Barton, Wm.; Ashbie magna 36 Hunt, Henry; Blaston 92 Barwell, Edw.; Kegworth 26 Hurst, Wm.; Croxton Kerriall 117 Baxter, Dorothy; Barlston 46 Jackson, als. Palfreyman, Bescobye, Anthony; Waltham 118 Abraham; Ashby de la zouch 99 Blunt, John ; Coldoverton 77 Keene, Thos., sen.; Hinckley 109 Boulter, George; Wigston magna 63 Lambe, Wm.; Bottesford 5 Bradford, Grace; Coates 73 Lane, Rich.; Hose 4 Bradsill, Peter; Broughton Ashley 84 Lea, Wm.; Leare 34 Brewen, Ralph ; Isle of Fens, Lilly, Edw.; Long whatton 41 near Leicester 17 Loe, Robt.; Dyseworth 56 Brook, Robt.; Waltham 60 Loseby, Thos.; Fleckney 81 Brookes, James; Croft 87 Martin, John ; Saddington 54 Bryres, Wm.; Swinford 24 Merrett, James; Loughborowe 62 Buck, Anne; Thorneton 49 Millers, Wm.; Sherneford 3 Burden, Thos.; Easton magna 39 Moore, John; bowdon magna 80 Burditt, Wm.; North Kilworth 72 Moore, als. Smith, Thos., sen.; Butler, Rich.,; Trinity Hospital, Turlanghton 83 Leicester 51 Morton, Rich.; Gilmorton no Butler, Rich.; Evington 52 Naule, Wm.; Tugby 13 Cater, Rich.; Walton 18 Nichols, John; Loughborowe 64 Cave, John; Kimcott 100 Oliver, Mary ; Tugby 9 Chamberlyn, George; Newton Ollerenshaw, Robt.; Shepsheade 50 Harcourt 14 Orton, Wm.; Newbold Verdon 40 Chamberlyn, Wm.; Thrussingeton 103 Page, Wm.; Peatlinge parva 43 Chambers, John ; Harston 120 Palfreyman (see Jackson). Channer, Jane; Whatton Longa 57 Palmer, Edw.; Foxton 112 Chawner, Robt.; Hatherne 86 Palmer, Wm.; Slawston n Clarke, John ; Ullesthorpe 67 * Pares, Robt.; Scalford 123 Clarke, Katherine; Bottisford 19 Parker, Rich.; Rothley 124 Clifford, Edw.; Dyseworth 55 Peake, Francis; Thorpe acre 28 Colcroft, Wm.; Bottisford 20 Peake, Rich.; Belton 106 Coleman, George; Kibworth 102 Peale, Henry; Leicester 27 •Cotes Thos.; Ailston 91 Pole, John; Scraptoft 30 Curtys, Robt.; Halloughton 65 Pole, John ; Market Harborowe 104 Dawkin, Wm.; Aston Flamvile 66 Pontwood, Thos.; Loughborowe 2 Dodson, Rich.; Harborough 96 Powdrell, Wm.; Lockingeton 12 Dun, Ellis; Thorneton 16 Pratt, Eliz.; Lubenham 79 Exon, Margaret; Dyseworth 97 Pridmore, John ; Horningehold 95 Farmer, Rich.; Kilby 47 Raven, Thos. ; Sewsterne 82 Farneham, Constance; Quarndon 59 Reamington, Robt.; Croxton Flude, Christopher; Dunton 70 Kerriall 116 Forman, Christopher; Bosworth 101 Robinson, Anne; Harbye 105 Forryan, Wm.; Congeston 85 Robinson, John; Scalford 21 Freeman, Wm. ; Kibworth 22 Robinson, Rich.; barkston 93 Freeston, Francis; bowdon magna 74 Sampson, Rich.; Knoston 25 Gallard, Margaret; Leare 33 Savage, Margery; Hatherne 15 Gamble, John ; Gilmorton 48 Scott, John ; Walton 88

* With Bonds attached. * With Bonds attached. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 323

1639 and 1640.—Cui 1639.—Continued. No. No. Shawe, Thos.; Barwell 37 Blunt, Margaret; Walton So Shawe, Wra.: Harwell 108 Bradford, Humphrey ; Cotes 146 Shipman, Robt.; Shepshead 23 Bradley, Sam.; Ashby delazouch 128 Shotton, Anthony ; Cropston 38 Bradshawe, Thos.; Quorne 72 Smith, Grace ; North Kilworth 89 Brice, Alice ; Foxton 167 Smith (see Moore). Brookes, Wm. ; Glen parva no Somerfeild, Anne ; Ibstock 58 Browne, John ; Thrussington 71 Somerfeild, Thos.; Ibstock 31 Bull, John; Thrushington 116 Starkey, Humphrey ; Stanton Button, Fulk ; Kimcote 55 Harrold go Callis, Wm.; Lutterworth 6 Stubbs, Henry ; Keham ng Care, John ; Countesthorpe 165 Syston,Anne; Melton 69 Carver, Hugh ; Isley Walton 136 Tilson, John ; Market Bosworth 121 Caunt, Wm.; Statherne 143 Tompson,Thos.; Market Bosworth 114 Chamberlin,Robt.; South Croxton 156 Wade, Sarah; Melton 29 Childe, Wm.; Ashby Folvill 141 Ward, Agnes; Thorpe Langhton 61 Choyce, Isabella; Congerston 13 Waterfeild, Edmund; Easton Clarke, Clement; Easton magna 99 magna 42 Close, Wm.; Melton 181 Wells, Wm.; Evington 8 Cockin, John ; Whetston 67 Whatton, Jane; Quarndon 71 Colebarne, George ; Groobye 4 Whilde, Hugh ; Redmile 45 Coleman, Thos.; Foxton 97 Wright, Bridget; Easton magna 68 Collin, Rich.; Burton Lazers 14 Wright, Margaret; Scraptoft 7 Collins, John ; Stanton Harrold 78 Wright, Thos; Long Claxton 115 Collins, Rich. ; Lubenham 147 Cooper, Wm.; Stony Stanton 31 1639. Dale, Alice ; Leicester 63 Deken, Clement; Evington 173 Wills proved in 1639 before the Official of Doleman, Francis; Worthingeton n the Archdeacon. Dracott, Joan ; Holte 155 Dracourt, Robt.; Glen magna 90 Adcock, James; Ratbye 82 Drakely, Thos. ; Desford 46 Adcock, John; Ratby 117 Elston, Robt.; Harston 134 Alien, Rich.; Tugby 56 Fellowe, Nathaniel; Whetston 43 Alte, John ; Shepshead 74 Fisher, Francis; Wymondham 102 Archer, Rich.; Wiverbye 170 Fisher, Wm.; Belton 107 Aston, John; Shenton 101 Flowers, Robt.; Kerby bellers 25 Bainbrjgg, Luce; Ashby delazouch 39 Followes, Robt.; Coleorton 42 Baker, Edw.; Waltham 27 Fountance, Geoffrey ; Knipton 168 Baker. Eliz.; Packington 50 Fowler, Joan ; Kegworth 62 Ballard, Robt.; Kerby muckles 172 Gamble, Thos.; Burbage 30 Bankes, Wm.; Saltbye 179 George, Thos.; Braunston 180 Barnard, Stephen ; Kerby beliefs 20 Gibson, Katherine ; Melton 182 Bartram, Wm.; Knipton 81 Gilman, Gabrael; Long Claxton 22 Bayly, als. Mason, Mary ; Osga- Gilson, Wm.; Barsby 114 thorpe 49 Greatalder, Rich.; Swaningeton 109 Bayly, Mathew ; Barsby 177 Hall, Henry ; Newbold 176 Beale, Thos., sen.; Ashby parva 98 Hall, Wm.; North Killworth 112 Bedman, Margery; Wimeswould 8 Hardy, Lawrence ; Coldoverton 15 Beebye, Isabella; Evington 93 Harison, Brian ; Tonge 48 Bennett, John ; CJueniburgh 115 Harrison, Katherine ; Tonge 47 Bennett, Thos.; Hoton 75 Hartopp, The Lady Mary ; Bent, Wm.; Enderby 127 Burton Lazers 171 Bernard, Rich., sen.; Syleby 89 Hatterly, Jeremy ; Ashbydelazouch 33 Berrye, John ; Belgrave 121 Hawkins, \Vm.; Coldoverton 24 Bond, Rich.; Higham 76 Heyfeild, Charles ; Apleby parva 64 Borough, Ismael; Stanton Wyvell 32 Heynes, John ; Billesdon 133 Boss, Edw.; Wimeswould 7 Heyrick, Eliz. ; Leicester 152 Bott, Abraham ; Bagworth 169 Hitchcocke, Margaret; Leicester 130 Boyer, Rich., sen.; Siston I Hodgkinson, Owen ; Loughborowe 45 Blakely, Wm.; Stapleton 104 Hoe, John ; Melton Mowbraye 16 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1639.—Continued. 1639.— Continued. No. No. Hoe, Thos., sen.; Long Claxton 161 Porter, Eliz.; Ragdale 124 Hollingworth, Wm. ; Stonesby 28 Porter, Humphrey; Newbold Holmes, John, sen.; Barton in Verdon 65 le beanes 160 Power, Agnes; Abkettleby 138 Holmes, als. Wormewell, Val.; Richardson, Thos.: Loughborowe 34 Melton 69 Sansom, Rich.; Braunston 188 Hopkins, Wm.; Westlanghton 84 Saunders, Francis ; Queniborough 159 Houghton, Isabella; Thrushington 150 Scott, Francis; South Kilworth 103 Howett, Wm. ; Hatherne 131 Sharpe, Robt.; Redmile 23 Hudson, Wm ; Hose 19 Skinner, Rich.; Queniborowe 120 Hunt, Rich.; Dunton 175 Somerfeild, John ; Ibstock 140 Hutchinson, Eliz. ; Shepshead 153 Stapleford, Robt.; Rothley 3 Ingram, Moses; Normanton 132 Stirke, Thos.; Newton Linford 5 Jackson, John ; Leicester 119 Storer, John ; Thrushingeton 122 Jarvis, Rich. ; Odeby 157 Stoyte, John ; Desford 66 Jarvis, Wm.; Burton Lazers 12 Streete, Wm.; Halloughton 113 Johnson, Rich. ; Desford 73 Styrsacre, Thos.; Mountsorrell 154 Kerke, John ; Skeffington 9 Sydes, Anthony ; Huncote 94 Kerke, Lawrence ; Pickwell 96 Taileby, Martin ; Easton magna 100 Kerke, Win.; Humberston 92 Tallis, Francis; Sproxton 164 Kilby, Wm. ; Siston 37 Thorpe, John, sen.; Buckminster 79 Kinge, Daniel; Belton 162 Throne, Thos.; Hatherne 129 Kinge, Martin ; Melton 18 Tompson, Rich.; Barlston 118 Kinge, Thos.; Hinckley 51 Townsend, Thos., sen.; Froles- Kinge, Thos.; Thrushington 88 worth 60 Knight, Wm, ; Newbold 10 Vann, Mary ; Willougbby 77 Lee, Wm. ; Lutterworth 149 Vause, Robt.; Swinford 126 Leeson, Wm.; Siston 135 Veiney (see Nicholas). Lewen, Gregory ; Halloughton 125 Walker, Robt.; Grooby 59 Losebye, Rich.; South Croson 68 Ward, Eliz.; Market Bosworth 114 Marston, Anne ; Broughton Ashley 53 Ward, John; Thurlston 123 Mason, Rich.; Gloreston 139 Ward, Thos.; Saddingeton 58 Mason, Robt.; Fenny Drayton 86 Weate, Wm.; Barkston 26 Mason (see Bayly). Webster, Wm.; Weston 38 Michell, Isabella; Coston 35 White, John; Earle shilton 29 More, John; Newbold. p.of Owston 87 Williams, Roger; Hose 21 Motley, Isaac ; Wigston magna 166 Windham, Thos.; Bagworth in Moulsworth, Wm.; Rearsby 158 Withers, Brian ; Melton 40 Moulton, John ; Holwell 148 Wood, John ; Mountsorrell 52 Newton, Rich.; Galbye 61 Woolley, Wm.; Hemington 137 Nicholas, als. Verney, Wm.; Wormewell (see Holmes). Snibston 83 Worrald, Rich.; Siston 36 Odeham, Maurice ; Wymondham 108 Wyatt, Grace; Newton Harcourt 106 Orton, John ; Snarston 145 Orton, Joseph ; Leicester 95 1640. Osborne, Wm. ; Doningeton 85 Oswin, James; Wigston magna 142 Abbott, Thos.; Cleabrooke 119 Page, Wm.; Tugbye 57 Alien, John ; Mountsorrell 23 Palmer, John ; Barsby 2 Alsopp, Wm.; Shepshead 35 Pare, Ralph ; Witherley 151 Andrew, John ; Kerby Bellars 121 Parker, Edw.; Apleby parva 41 Anne, Thos.; Bagworth 9 Parker, Robt.; Easton magna 105 Astell, Wm.; Husband Bosworth 106 Parnell, Gillian; Walton, p. of Baite, Thos.; Newbold Verdon 29 Kimcote 54 Ball, Dorothy ; Cadeby 17 Parr, Anne; St. Nicholas1 ,Leicester 70 Bate, Thos.; Breedon brand 30 Parsley, John ; Longe whatton 163 Beaver, Wm.; Caudwell 37 Parsons, Robt.; Belton 91 Beck, James; Bagworth 126 Pawley, John ; Melton 17 Bennitt, Wm.; Saxlebye 43 Plumbe, Thos.; Narbororowe 182 Bernard, Gabriel; Scalford 138 Plumbe, Walter ; Heather 144 Billington, Isaac ; Lutterworth 63 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 325

1640. —CinttiittK'd. 1640.—Coiitiiiiu-d. No. No. Birstall, Robt.; Leicester 53 Ireland, Wm. ; Sutton p. of Blunt, Wm., sen.; Wymeswould 96 Broughton Ashley 86 Boode, Robt.; Belgrave 140 Jackson, Barnabie ; Loughburough 145 Boulton, John ; Roulstoii 92 Jackson, Eliz.; Wigston magna 141 Browne, Thos.; South Kilworth 147 Jackson, George ; Dyseworth 95 Buckerfeild, Walter; Ashby de Jackson, John ; Barwell 5 la zouch 73 Jackson, Peter ; Barwell 4 Bull, John ; Glen magna 64 Jackson, Robt.; Naylston 78 Burrowes, John; Hoton 84 Jenkinson, Rich.; Loddington 134 Carver, John ; Lutterworth 67 Jordayne, Rich.; Earnesbye 36 Chamberlin, John ; Thrumaston 120 Kendall, Thos.; Hoton 107 Chapman, Robt. ; Husband Kinge, Francis; Kerby Mucklesse 70 bosworth 59 Lillye, Dorothy ; Long whatton no Chapman, Wm. ; Foxton 48 Limber, Peter ; Lutterworth 91 Chapman, Wm.; Husband Looe, als. Nuttall, Charles ; Bosworth 49 Nether broughton 24 Chester, John ; Braunston 87 Lynne, Wm.; Muston 10 Choyce, Rich.; Newbold Verdon 127 Mason, Wm.; Skeffington 149 Clarke, Francis; Church Langhton 47 Mee, Wm., jun. ; Diseworth 20 Clarke, Thos.; Kilby 69 Messenger, Michael; Hinckley 27 Clarke, Wm. ; Barrow sup le sore 50 Miles, Thos. ; Leicester 102 Corbet, Roger; Barton in le beanes 117 Milner, Eliz.; Frisby super Wreake 13 Crampe, John ; Stanton subter Moore, Wm. ; Theddingworth 19 Bardon 113 Morley, Wm.; Ashby de la zouch 89 Croson, Mathew ; Wigston magna 97 Munck, Anthony ; Barsby 93 Croson, Thos., sen.; Houghton 7 Neale, Edw.; Glen magna 139 Dafferne, Edw.; Sapcote n Nicholson, Rich.; Worthington 58 Darbye, Thos.; Diseworth 118 Noone, John; Thurmaston 2 Davye, Eliz. ; St. Martin's, Nuttall (see Looe). Leicester 41 Organer, Thos.; Dalby Chalcombe 109 Deane,Thos.; Ratcliff sup Wreake 135 Orton, Wm.; Stanton subster Dickens, John ; Dalby Chalcombe 129 Bardon 100 Dorman, John; Tugby 26 Pacey, Mathew ; Long Claxton 8 Everat, Thos.; Thurlston 114 Pecher, George; Appleby magna 99 Exon, John ; Dyseworth 124 Perkins, Wm.; Willoughbye 52 Fawkes, Edw.; Claxton longa 44 Finder, Margaret; Wigston magna 98 Fetherston, Chas.; Dishley Grange 83 Plumer, Rich.; Evington 80 Freeman, Wm.; Braunston 90 Plumer, Rich.; Dalby Chalcombe 103 French, Thos. ; Bagworth 55 Porter, Thos.; Croxton Kerriall 136 Garland, Thos.; Barlston 128 Powley, Dorothy; Melton 108 Gilbert, George; Overseale 56 Retchford, Wm.; Orton super Greaves, Rich. ; Leicester 133 montem 22 Greene, John; Howbye 16 Ridlington, Wm.; Cosbye 15 Greene, Rich.; Sewsterne 131 Roberts, Thos.; Nayleston 77 Greene, Rich.; Nether Seale 57 Rolston, George ; Belton 33 Greene, Thos.; Husbands Bosworth 31 Rowse, Rich.; Statherne 39 Greene, Thos,; Normanton 132 Seagrave, John ; Frisby super Greene, Thos.; Husband bosworth 150 Wreake 71 Grose, John ; Knipton 101 Sides, Thos.; Cleabrooke magna 143 Hardall, John ; Long Claxton 60 Smart, Joan ; Dalby Chalcambe 122 Hart, Fardinando ; Tugby 42 Smith, Edw.; Barrough sup Sore 51 Haywood, Thos.; Barsbye 125 Smith, Edw.; Thrushington 142 Hebb, Thos., sen.; Loughborough 105 Smith, Thos.; Bitteswell 85 Hicklinge, Thos.; Loughborough 38 Smith, Wm. ; Ashby parva 151 Hoare, Thos.; Barkbye 3 Somerfeild, Joan ; Desford 40 Holioke, Francis; Lutterworth 61 Spencer, John ; Evington 6 Hunt, Grace; Peatelynge parva in Stanham, Henry ; Melton 18 Hunt, Susanna ; Gadsbye 82 Stanley, John ; Houghton 130 Ingrom, Robt.; Easton magna 46 Stanley, Robt.; Knighthorpe i Storer, Ellen ; Shepshead 144 326 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1640.—Continued. 1641.—Continued. No. NJ. Suffolcke, George ; Brumkins- Chapman. Eliz.; Dunton Basset 59 thorpe gate, near Leicester 66 Cheney, John; Huncoate 138 Swanson, James ; Halloughton 45 Cherry, Henry; North Killworth 86 Tayler, Thos.; Sheapy magna 72 Chester, Wm.; Harbye 71 Teyers, Rich.; Scalford 76 Childe, Anne ; Bowden magna 105 Teyler, Festus; Nether Broughton 74 Clowdesley, Mary; Smeeton 108 Thorneton, Wm.; Walton 32 Cotes, James; Wbitwicke 80 Tompson, Eleanor; Witherley 146 Coxon, Joan ; Slawson 130 Tompson, Ralph ; Witherley 88 Croft, Jane; Leicester 55 Trentham, James ; Loughborough 12 Dalbye, Alice; Skeffington 8 Turner, Wm.; Burton Noveraye 34 Davye, John ; Dalby Chalcombe 76 Underwood, Edmund; Sutton Deacon, als. Francs, Nich.; Cadeby 40 Chenell 104 Doubleday, James; Burton Lazers 91 Vickers, Thos.; Knossington 21 Draycote, John; Packington 63 Walker, Rich.; Thrinkeston 81 Dunn, Gregory ; Barkston 112 Walton, Anne ; Leicester 54 Edenborough, Anne; Northmanton 6 Walton, Francis; Houghton 25 Elwood, John ; Glooston 53 Walton, Michael; Bushbye 65 Fletcher, Eliz.; Lubnam 106 Watson, Thos.; Ashby de la zouch 123 Forman, Stanley ; Dalby olds 38 Watts, Thos.; Reresby 79 Foxon, Wm.; Blabye 79 Webster, Samuel; Leicester 28 Francklin, Thos.; Whitwick 45 Wells, Henry; Skeffington 148 Francs (see Deacon). West, Joan ; Croxton Kerriall 137 Gamble, Thos.; Burbage 12 White, Rich.; Wigston magna 94 Gardner, Thos.; Barton 77 Whitehead, Thos.; Market Garner, Mary ; Melton 92 Bosworth 112 Gidlye, George; Lutterworth 134 Wigley, Henry ; Scraptoft 115 Gilbert, Wm.; Barwell 137 Wigley, Thos. ; Leicester 116 Goodier, George ; Glen magna 46 Wood, Mary ; Lutterworth 62 Goodwyn, Thos.; Claxton 3 Wood, Rich.; Husband Bosworth 68 Groave, Robt.; Shepshead 43 Worth, Mary ; Houghton 14 Handley, Wm.; Norton Twicross 58 Wright, Thos.; Nether Broughton 75 Harriman, Thos., sen.; Mount­ sorrell 127 1641. Hastings, Sir Henry, Knt.; Humberstone 2 Avery, Wm.; Leicester 100 Hawley (see Cartwright). Baily, Simon ; Braunston 114 Henson, Wm.; Saxbye 118 Baker, Wm.; Sproxton 42 Hill, Wm.; Queniburgh 30 Baldwyn, Thos.; Hinckley 88 Hill, Wm.; Markfeild 49 Barnes, Robt.; Allexton 31 Hodge, Barthol.; East Langhton 28 Bayley (see Mason). Hollyman, Thos.; Asfordby 35 Biddle, John, clerk; Allexton 139 Holmes, Anne; Newbold Breedon 22 Bing, Robt.; Croxton Kerriall 113 Hunt, Henry ; Wigston 96 Blakesley, Wm.; Burbage 54 Hurst, John, sen. r Holwell 93 Boode, Margaret; Loughborough 7 Hutchins, Wm.; Swinford 95 Brewen, Christopher; Hobye 103 Iliffe, Rich., sen.; Kibworth 128 Bromley, George; Drayton 39 Inge, Rich., jun.; Leicester 67 Brookehouse, Anne; Belton 13 Jacombe, Rich.; Wigston 136 Brookes, John, sen.; Breedon 21 Jey, Thos.; Higham 75 Broughton, Mary ; Welby 47 Johnson, Edw.; Desford 60 Browne, Margt.; South Kilworth 94 Johnson, Nicholas; Sisonbye 116 Bruice, Rich.; Leicester 121 Johnson, Wm.; Seagrave 68 Burrowes, Humph.; Mountsorrell 107 Jourden, Hugh ; Cold Newton 62 Butlin, Robt.; Kibworth 120 Judson, Henry; Pocket gate 89 Callis, Robt ; Hoton 56 Knight, Samuel; Mountsorrell 126 Calverley, James ; Dalby sup odes 16 Lacey, Thos.; Hoton 26 Carter, Thos.; Kibworth Harcourt 84 Langley, John ; Diseworth 57 Cartwright, als. Hawley, Rich.; Langton, Mary ; Wigston 97 Cotes 82 Langton, Wm.; Wigston 78 Casey, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch 101 Leverat, Eliz.; Thrussington 41 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 327

1641.—Continued. 1641.—Continued. No. No. Lewen, Henry; Queniburgh 61 Wormewell, Edw. ; Melton Lewes, Wm.; Foxton log Mowbray 66 Loseby, Rich.; Earnesby 69 Worthington, John ; Leicester 99 Marriott, Thos.; Hose 44 Wright, Thos. ; Hinckley 98 Marshall, Thos.; Shernford 133 Wright, Walter ; Hucklescote 23 Mason, als. Bayley, John ; Swan- ington in 1642. Melborne, John ; Loughborough 36 Milnes, Wm.; Loughborough 14 Moore, Anne ; Welby 73 Adcock, Wm.; Swinford 74 Morebye, Avise ; Aylston 122 Alien, Isabella ; Whetston 49 Musson, Edw.; Rotherbey 9 Armeson, John ; Knipton 67 Newton, Thos.; Stony stanton 102 Arnold, Thos.; Fleckney 6 Noble, Thos.; Wymondham 27 Baker, Thos. ; Sproxton 36 Nowell, Mary ; Harborowe 129 Ballard, Wm.; Narborough 58 Nurse, Eliz.; Leicester 85 Barsdale, Robt.; Shepshead 61 Pachet, George; Barrow super Sore 50 Bawden, Samuel; Hinckley 41 Palmer, Thos.; Burstall 70 Berrington, Edw. ; Osgathorpe 22 Partridge, Anne; Billesdon 34 Bond, Wm.; Higham 2 Partridge, Thos. ; Billesdon 33 Brooke, Rich. ; Glen parva 4 Picke, Margt.; Dalby Chalcombe 90 Browne, John ; Loughborough 78 Pike, Joan ; Scalford 18 Browne (see Ludthorpe). Pridmore, Robt.; Stockerston 20 Bryan, Thos. ; Barkby Thorpe 10 Ragg, Wm.; Dalby parva 115 Buckley, Rich.; Thorneton 81 Robins, Eliz.; Thringston 125 Button, Anne ; Kimpcot 77 Rogers, Wm.; Ashby Delazouch 48 Coates, Mary ; Whitweek 24 Roulston, Eliz.; Diseworth 132 Cooper, Thos.; Shepy magna 18 Shaw, Thos.; Enderbye 117 Deacon, Rich. ; Medburne 69 Shaw, Wm.; Thringston 64 Deacon, Wm.; Foxton 5 Sherwood, Thos.; Apleby parva 24 Dixie, Rich.; Emmanuel College, Skelson, Wm. ; Loughborough 37 Cambridge 55 Sketchley, Robt.; Snarston 15 Dore, Brian ; Dalby sup olds 56 Smith, John ; Woodhouse 32 Elston, Rich.; Muston 47 Smith, Wm. ; Primethorpe 87 Farthin, John ; Burrough 30 Spencer, Thos. Barton 25 Fitzwilliams, Henry ; Leicester 31 Steele, Stephen Pickwell n Floyd, James ; Kilby So Steevens, Wm, Shawell 123 Forrian, Thos.; Colon 70 Stretton, Rich.; Ullesthorpe 74 Fosterd, John ; Claxton 79 Sweetelad, Thos.; Narborough 51 Gamble, Eliz.; Whetston 46 Tilley, Wm. ; Ullesthorpe 81 Gamble, George ; Burbage 32 Tomlinson, Joan; Ashby Delazouch 10 Gamble, Wm.; Ashby magna 25 Tompson, James ; Frolesworth 135 Gibson, Anne; Bottesford 13 Tompson, Wm.; Houghton 119 Gilbert, Francis ; Bosworth 65 Trentham, Margery; Ashby Goodman, George ; Croft 16 Delazouch 124 Grant, John ; Whetston 53 Turnpenny, Wm. ; Barkston 131 Graunt, Thos.; Whetston 50 Varnham, Edw.; Owston 19 Hayes, Eliz.; Kegworth 54 Waldram, George ; Odeby 104 Heyfford, Katherine ; Laughton ? 76 Walker, Rich. ; Thringston 52 Holmes, Alice ; Shepshead 23 Walplate, George ; Shacraston 17 Howard, Rich. ; Thurcaston 33 Warner, Mary ; Markefeild i Hubberd, Abigail; Lubsthorpe 51 Watson, Wm.; Blackfordbye 29 Jaques, Gyles ; Worthington 64 Watts, Rich. ; Wigston magna 72 Jefcoote, Anne ; Broughton Ashley 26 Wigfall, Nicholas ; Medburne 5 Kendall, Humphrey ; Blaby 28 Wightman, Rich. ; Broughton Kerkham, Wm. ; Muston 15 Ashley 83 Knight, Wm.; Bosworth 8 Wilson, Rich.; Sheepy magna 65 Lambe, Agnes; Bottesford 62 Wilson, Thos. ; Humberston 4 Lamson, Wm. ; Thorp Langhton 35 "Woodland, Rich.; Hinckley no Langhton, John ; Harborough 37 Loseby, Thos. ; Hungerton i 328 LElOEbTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1642.— Continued. 1643.—Continued. No. No. Ludthorpe, ah. Browne, John ; Million, Henry ; ——— 9 Oneleape 45 Myles, Henry ; Thorp, p. of Martin, Thos. ; Foxton 40 Broughton 13 Norman, Merial; Odeby 39 Neale, Grace ; Mowsley 26 Oswyn, Wm.; Holwell 27 Neale, Rich.; Mowsley 27 Pachet, Wm.; Muston 68 Oswine, John ; Scraptoft 29 Palmer, Chris.; Thorneton 29 Read, Thos.; Thurnrbye 25 Pelton, Wm. ; Leicester 3 Sergeant, Wm.; Melton Mowbraye 19 Plumer, Robt.; Braunston n Sprodgson, Humphrey; Turlangton 15 Potter, Wm., sen.; Breedon 9 Staples, Thos. ; Coates 30 Pine, Henry ; Muston 66 Trentam, Robt.; Loughborow 33 Robinson, Wm.; Barkston 12 Wells, Lawrence; Willoughbye 28 Ryder, Mary ; Barrowe 57 Willmore, Thos.; Enderbie 4 Shalcrosse, James; Melton Mowbraye 44 Slater, Roger ; Evington 19 1644. Smally, Thos.; Thrushington 42 Smith, Henry; Lubenham 63 Abbott, Hugh; Long Whatton 14 Smith, Miles ; Bowdon magna 71 Ashton, Joseph; Burrow super Smith, Richard ; Whetston 43 montem 7 Spick, John ; Sewsterne 14 Bent, Rich.; Countisthorpe 15 Swinfon, Anne ; Button Cheney 20 Biddle, Alice ; Humberston 21 Tooley, Thos. ; Odeby 38 Biddle, Robert; Humberston 22 Vaile, Thos., sen.; Whetston 59 Cobley, Anna; Ibstocke 10 Vaile, Thos.; Whetston 60 Fletcher, Wm.; Anstey 3 Vesye, Thos.; Thurleston 52 Foster, Anthony ; Stonesbye 23 Wallis, Rich.; Foxton 2 Foster, John ; Anstey 6 Webster, Anthony ; Leicester 77 Fryer, John ; Little Newtowne 4 Wells, Thos.; Thurmaston 17 Haddon, John ; Enderbye 24 Whattoff, Wm. ; Siston 78 Hodge, Wm.; Barkbye 17 Wight, Rich.; Long Whatton 21 Hunt, Rich.; Wigston magna 13 Wilkinson, John; Thorpe Langhton 34 Launder, John ; Anstey 2 Wilson, Thos.; Humberston 75 Marvin, John; Sapcoate 8 Wyat, Thos.; Thrumaston 48 Morris, Alice ; Narborow 9 Pawley, Frances; Melton Mowbray 5 1643- Perkin, George; Primethorpe, p. of Broughton Astley 20 Abbott, John; Ailston 34 Roberts, Rich.; Medburne 19 Adcocke, John ; Quarne & Thorpe, Sarah ; Hoby 16 Arnold, Henry ; Foxton 17 Trigge, George, sen.; Somerby i Atterton, Humphrey ; Newbould 31 Vorley, Rich.; Kirby Bellars n Averey, Thos. ; Peckleton 5 Walton, Agnes ; Houghton 12 Bing, Anthony ; Narborow 21 Ward, Thos., jun.; Arnesbye 14 Bingley, James; rector of Gumley 24 Wigley, Thos., sen. ; Scraptoft 18 Billers, Wm.; Leicester 3 Wright, Thos.; Stoake geldinge 25 Bramley, Rich.; Hoton 32 Charles, James; Leicester 12 Chettle, John ; Croft n 1645- Coates, Alice; Foxton 16 Cooper, Rich. ; Kirkby Mallorye 14 Bingham, Robt. ; Stretton parva 8 Eames, Francis; Market! Bosworth 20 Bradshaw, Thos. ; Loughborow 2 Francis, Nicholas ; Loughborow 18 Burton, Alice ; Newton harcourte 6 Freeman, Rich.; Great Sheepye 2 Davie, Humphrey ; Gillmorton 10 Freer, Henry ; Sheavsbye 6 Dumbleby, Wm. ; Leicester 3 Gamble, Thos. ; Leicester 22 Gilbert, Alice ; Leicester 5 Goddard, Wm.; South Croson 23 Hegges, Margaret ; Beamont Leys 4 Gravener, Eliz.; The Newarke, Palmer, Wm. ; Loddington 9 Leicester 10 Ward, Wm. ; Hatherne i Gregory, Wm.; Peckleton 7 Wigley, Henry : Scraptoft n Knight, Margaret; Newbold i Winewood.Thos. ; Leicester Forest 7 LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 329

1646. 1646.— Cuiitiiiiieil. No. No. Ash, Sarah ; Ashby delazouch 16 Palmer, Mary ; Markett Bosworth 7 Astell, Thos.; Rearesbye 26 Palmer, Rich. ; Hatherne 28 Bickerstaffe, Roger; Owston 63 Phillips, Peter ; Broughton 69 Bishopp, Thos.; Snipsou 31 Potchen, Katherine ; Barkby 22 Boylson, George ; Desford 49 Presgrave, Mary; Westcoates 81 Bradgate, Eliz.; Brentingthorpe 53 Pywell, John ; Mount Sorrell 58 Bradley, Agnes; Slawston 65 Reeve, James; Newbold 75 Brunt, Thos.; Sutton Cheney i Richardson, Eliz. ; Rearesbye 62 Calverley, Noell; Dalby sup le Royce, Job ; Lubenham 30 Woulds 3 Sarson, John ; Loughborow 40 Carter, Wm. ; Kibworth harcourte 48 Seagrave, Thos.; Leicester 61 Cartwright (see Hawley). Smyth, Joan ; Lougborow 14 Clare, Rich.; Ibstocke 66 Srnyth, Rachel; Ashby delazouch 21 Clay, Wm.; Pickwell 49 Smyth, Wm.; Scalford 84 Coleman, Daniel; Kibworth Spencer, Wm.; Rearesbye 56 Beauchamp 2 Stacye, George ; Thrussington 64 Collinson, Anthony ; Woodhouse 20 Sturges, Laurence; Husbands Corbett, Robt.; Bosworth 36 Bosworth 37 Cotton, Edw.; Hemmington 25 Sykes, Anne; Markefeild 83 Davy, Valentine; Leicester 39 Taylor, Eliz.; Thorpe Sachvile 45 Dent, John ; Ashby delazouch 29 Tilley, Daniel; North Kilworth 23 Dodson, Thos.; Somerby 42 Tournell, Lawrence; Horninghold 47 Dowell, Joane ; Stoakegeldinge 57 Turlangton, Joan ; Thurmaston 27 Ellott, John ; East Langhton 59 Undenll, John, sen.; Ullesthorpe 50 Evens, Robt.; Leare 82 Veasey, Thos.; Bitteswell 13 Fausett, Gilbert, sen.; Leicester 71 Vincent, Henry ; Kegworth 44 Featherston, Kath.; Sheapshead 10 Walmesley, Simon ; Hatherne n Feilding, Eustace; Thurcaston 72 Warden, Edw.; Sharneford 74 Fisher, Eliz.; Edmondthorpe 5 Wells, Thos.; Thurmaston 46 Fletcher, John ; Markett Har- Wells, Wm., sen.; Thrussington 76 borough 77 White, John ; Sproxton 43 Fletcher, Wm.; Ratby 79 Wright, John ; Hatherne 73 Fox, Joan ; Hatherne 78 Wright, Thos.; Leicester 38 Francis, Wm., sen.; Scalford 33 Gotheredge, Robt.; Ashby 1647- delazouch 24 Guy, Mary ; Houghton 70 Abbott, Sam ; Cleabrooke i Hallford, Henry; Laund Abbay 4 Alien, Wm.; Ilston 75 Hatterley, Joseph; Ashbydelazouch 35 Almey, Wm. ; Bitteswell 65 Hawett, Wm.; Scalford 51 Ash, Robt., sen.; Sheapeshead 28 Hawley, als. Cartwright, Eliz.; Ash, Thos., Ashby delazouch 7 Coates 41 Baker, John ; Knighton 81 Holt, Wm.; Markett Bosworth 6 Bardsey, Margery ; Scalford 14 Horton, Goodith ; ———— 37 Barwell, Mathew; Loughborough 66 Hurst, Wm.; Silebye 17 Bell, Anna ; Arnesbye 6 Iliffe, Thos.; Billesdon 32 Bend, Thos. ; Redmile 18 Ingleherne, Robt.; Bowden magna 67 Brabson, Robt.; Wigston 69 Isann, Robt.; Rearsbye 55 Brookes, Wm.; Ashby Delazouch 59 Johnson, Bryan ; Glenn magna 9 Browne, Ellis; Broughton 68 Kirkeman, Eliz.; Castle Burditt, Wm. ; Peckleton 67 Donington 15 Burrouges, John ; Ashby delazouch i Lacy, Robt.; Hemington 19 Chamberlaine,Francis; Plumbe- Loe, Alice ; Diseworth 60 tree, co. Notts 74 Love, John ; Braunston 8 Chapman, Rich.; Foxton & March, John; Pickwell 68 Cleapoole, Sarah ; North Borrough 24 Millner, Wm.; Rearsbye 54 Cluar, Wm.; Sapcoat 2 Nightingayle, Wm. ; Hatherne 12 Cook, Edmund ; Lutterworth 41 Norman, Robt.; Ashby delazouch 52 Cooper, Joan ; Asbarston 40 North, Julian ; Bagworth 80 Dash, Rich.; Kimcoate 63 Odharn, Robt.; Dalby magna 18 Dixon, Oliver; Kethorpe 72 330 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1647.—Continued. 1647.—Continued. No. No. Dunn, Joan ; Loughborough 22 Wolfe, Wm.; Walton 58 Fovile, Thos.; Wymeswould 77 Wollands, Thos., Melton Mowbray 54 Francke, Miles ; Wymeswould 78 Wood, Wm.; South croson 46 Francke, Rich.; Syston 32 Wright, Wm. ; Nether Broughton 35 Garland, Robt. ; Barkbye 34 Wright, Wm.; Higham 82 Gassett, Henry; Thrinckton, als. Wyatt, Anthony ; Whitwicke 53 Thrinckston 47 Gracedue, Bartholomew ; Leicester 29 1648. Greene, Eliz.; Cosbye 17 Greene, Wm.; Cosby 71 Adcocke, Roger ; Osgathorpe 27 Grey, Wm.; Belgrave 62 Adcocke, Thos. ; Siston, als. Hall, John; West Beldgeford 73 Sitheston 35 Hassard, Thos.; Ashbydelazouch Alien, Rich ; Earleshulton 20 55 &5& Bayly, Rich.; Neatheseale 47 Henshaw, John ; Leicester 30 Bell, Eliz.; Leicester 24 Holding, Eliz.; Mountsorrell 31 Berrington, Thos.; Hatherne 33 Holmes, Edward ; Newbold 37 Bestavall, Margt. ; Loughborongh 36 Hood, Wm.; Normanton 52 Bickerstaffe, Nich.; Halloughton 45 Howers, Thos.; Peatling magna 70 Broughton, Thos.; Loughborough 43 Husbands, John ; Coleorton 44 Browne, Rich.; Whetstone z Jackson, Samuel; Ashbydelazouch 23 Browne, Robt., sen.; Carlton Jaques, Wm.; Worthington 10 Curlew 26 Jeffs, Thos.; Halstead 33 Buckston, Edw.; Barkebye 16 Jowett, Robt.; Sheapshead 76 Cave, Wm.; Twiford 34 King, Alice ; Kegworth 50 Coleman, Ralph ; Burton Overey 21 Lacy, Jane; Hoton n Collins, Thos.; South croston 31 Langton, Robt., sen.; Leicester 48 Estlinge, George; Barwell 8 Lasser, Martin ; Wymeswould 26 Forryan, Rich ; Burbage 23 Leake, Joan ; Ratcliffe 25 Foster, Anna; Knighton 13 Lin, Ralph ; Muston 39 Fountaynes, John ; Knipton 15 Loe, als. Pole, John ; Ashbydela­ Gilbert, Wm., sen.; Ullesthorpe 46 zouch 49 Gray, Wm.; Theddingworth 37 Middleton,Goodith; Loughborough 19 Hollingsworth,Francis; Whestone 25 Morris, Godfrey ; Walton sup le Hollwell, Rich.; Tilton 6 woulds 3—4 Hore, Thos., sen.; Humberston 48 Myles, Francis; Wymeswould 78 Houghton, Mary ; Thrussington 19 Pole (see Loe). Iliffe, Edw.; Kibworth Beachampe 44 Pope, Henry; Smeeton Westerby 64 Johnson, Thos.; Leicester 4 Poynton, George ; Norton juxta Kinge, Edw.; Whetston 14 Twicrosse 42 Lees, Anthony ; Ashby delazouch 12 Reynor, Leonard ; Loughborough 15 Marshall, James ; Osgathorpe 10 Sharpe, Thos.; Tilton 5 Massie, John; Earle shilton 5 Shelton, Sarah ; Loughborough 57 Mose, Edw.; Thurmaston II Smyth, Edw.; Hinckley So Orme, Robt.; Norton juxta Twi­ Sprigge, Rich.; Bruntingthorpe 45 crosse 3 Starke, Bartholomew ; Humberston 38 Ouldam, Eliz.; Cossington 38 Steane, Thos. ; Anstey 27 Palmer, Robt.; Hatherne 9 Sykes, Henry; Ashbydelazouch 16 Petty, Joan ; Loughborough 42 Tebb, Thos.; Stoughton 9 •Pratt, Robt.; p. of St. Margaret, Thame, Cicely ; Burbidge 36 Leicester. Tomlinson, George ; Hatherne 79 Shurley, Thos.; Beeby 30 Trotter, Stephen ; Bottesford 61 Skellington, John ; Thrussington 40 Walton, Ellias ; Bushbye 12 Smyth, Rich.; Nayleston 32 Ward, Mary ; Halloughton 21 Smyth, Wm.; Tugby 29 Ward, Rich.; Somerbye 51 Stafford, John ; Burton sup le Olds 22 Wells, Edw. ; Shearesbye 20 Walton, Thos.; Leicester 17 Whitehead, John; Neather White, Wm.; Husbands Bosworth 18 Broughton 43 Whitworth, Jane; Womandham 41 Wingfeild, Robt.; Leicester 13 Winterton, Wm.; Hungarton 60 * Will and Admon. missing. LEICESTERSHIRE WILLS. 331

1648.—Continued. 1649.—Continued. No. No. Wright, Anne ; Nayleston 28 Johnson, John ; Quenniborrowe 19 Yates, Rich.; Bagworth i Kitchen, Wm.; Littlethorpe 32 Yates, Rich.; Bagworth 7 Lord, John ; Bitteswell 30 Marshall, Rich.; Burbage 16 1649. Middleton, Roger; Harby 63 Mouldsworth, Henry; Rearesbye 31 Abbott, George; Cleabrooke 7 Neale, Wm.; Abkettlebye 42 Adcocke, Rich.; Newbold verdon 4 Orton, Levi; Stonystanton 33 Annis, Henry ; Foxton 28 Orton, Wm.; Stonystanton 40 Ans, Eliz.. Houghton 21 Paule, Robt.; Hinckley 56 Arnesbye, Wm.; Turlangton 39 Pitts, Wm.; Abkettlebye i Arnold, Wm.; Foxton 26 Reddish, John ; Buckminster 68 Baker, Wm.; Husbansbosworth 5 Reytforth, Thos.; Waltham 36 Bartram, John; Higham sup Richardson, Wm.; Broughton 12 montem 73 Riddington, Edw.; Langton n Beckett, Thos.; Leicester 59 Riddington, Thos.; Langton 10 Broadhurst, Wm. ; Woodhouse 6 Rixorne, John ; Ibstocke 70 Broome, Joan; Horningold 24 Saunders, Francis; Leicester 47 Cave, Deane ; South Croxton 34 Saunderson, John; Billesden 55 Chamberlaine, Wm.; Leicester 49 Scrimshaw, John ; Dalby sup olds 62 Clarke, Timothy; Bowden magna 38 Sharpe, Wm.; Sewsterne 18 Cooke (see Smyth). Smyth,Andrew; Nether Broughton 50 Coulson, Ambrose; Freabye 51 Smyth, als. Cooke, Thos.; Kerby Coy, Thos.; Sproxton 45 bellars 23 Crispe, John, sen.; Leare 64 Sneape, Eliz.; Leicester 46 Deane, Cave; South Croxton 39 Squyre, Lawrence; Quarnedon 53 Dennis, Mary ; Breedon 41 Stevenson, Thos.; South Croston 66 Dixon, Gertrude ; Loughborough 65 Stretton, John ; St. Leonard's, Eaton, Francis ; St. Olaves, Leicester 60 Southwark, co. Surrey 48 Stretton, Mary; Woodgate, Farmer, Wm.; Carleton 69 Leicester 9 Foster, Mary ; Buckminster 17 Swinfield, John ; Ibstocke 72 Fowler, Nicholas ; Lughborough 8 Taylor, Rich.; South croston 67 Francke, Anne ; Wymeswould 61 Tilley, John ; Dunton Bassett 13 Gillson, George; Barkbye 57 Trowman, Thos.; Walton sup olds 14 Goddard, Wm. ; Ibstocke 71 Wade, Edw.; Cleabrooke 58 Greene, George; Kilby 20 Wallis, Rich.; Foxton 25 Grundye, Rich.; Twicrosse 22 Ward, Thos.; Arnesbye 29 Harper, Thos.; Bowden magna 35 Warner, Francis; Seagrave 3 Hartshorne, Jervase; Walton, p. Warner, Hugh ; Fleckney 2 Kimcoate 44 White, Lucas; Barkebye 27 Hewett, Wm.; Narborow 43 Whittle, Ralph ; Harbye 52 Jackson, John ; Diseworth 54 Wyatt, Robt.; Arnesbye 37 Jackson, Wm. ; Loughborrow 15

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SERIES V. Hfcmintstrations. 1556—1649.

THIS series consists of a calendar of Administration Bonds granted by the Archdeaconry Court of Leicester, between 1556 and 1649, now existing or missing. It is a matter of regret that so many of these records should now be missing, the Bonds not having been so regularly filed as the Wills- In addition to a good number of records dating from 1556 to 1593, found in various mixed bundles and now arranged in calendar order, filed bundles of Bonds exist for the following years:— 1585, 1587, 1589, 1591, 1594, 1595, i6or, 1623, 1625, 1633, 1634,1639,1648,1649. In the intermediate years there are no Bonds filed. The earlier records previous to 1556 have altogether disappeared, and no record of any grants exist, excepting those few mentioned in the earliest Act Book for 1526. Administration Act Books exist for the years 1526 and 1586, and from 1604 to 1645 inclusive. The whole of the existing records for the period under notice have been examined and the following lexicographical calendar specially prepared for this publication.

MISSING ADMINISTRATION BONDS, 1556—1583. The following is a list of Administrations granted during the tenure of office of John Chipplng- dale. LL.B., Commissary and Official, circa 1556 and 1583. Whilst these Bonds are now missing, it has been thought desirable to print the list for reference. It has been compiled from a i6th Century Index not now in official use.

Abbott, Rich., sen. ; Mowsley Babington, Barbar; Mountsorrell Abell, Wm.; Leicester ?Backley, Marger; Buckminster Able, Agnes; Nethersheale Bacon, Henry ; Sutton Cheyney Able, Thos.; Foxton Badewike, Rich.; Norton Adcocke, Oliver; Lowghborowe Ball, John ; Tonge [Test.] Adcok, Robt.; p. of Newtowne ?Bam, Thos.; Hose Addames, Thos.; Burbage Banister, Margt.; Upton Adders, Rich.; Cottisbitche Barlowe, Thos.; Hallowghton Allyn, John; Hemington Baskwell, Robt.; Packington Alsoppe, Thos.; Belgrave Bassett, Joan ; Ashbie Dalazouche Andrewe, John; Loddington Bate, John; Sewesterne Andrewe, Robt.; Estonne Bate, John; Glene Andrewes, Edmund; Stretton Bate, John ; Glen magna Andrewes, Thos.; Hallowghton Bate, Robt. ; Gilmorton Andro, John ; vicar of Wigson Bat he we, Rich.; Whytwicke Annes, Rich.; Leicester Bayley, John; Lowghborowe Arnold, John; Claxton Beale, Thos. ; Crafte Artonne, Wm.; Hallowghton Bedyll, John; Shakesston Aston, George; Leicester Bee, John ; Bredon Astyll, John; Wygson Belcher, Thos.; Shenton Atkynson, John; Leicester Bell, John; Shepshedde Attwell, John; Castyldonington Bell, Thos.; Byllesdon Averie, Nich.; Broughton asteley Bell, (see Sutton). Aynesworthe, Wm.; Burrowe ? Bene, Miles; Hinckley LBICESTEE8HIHE ADMINISTRATIONS. 333

Missing Bonds.—Continued. Missing Bonds.—Continued. Bennytt, John; Aylston Butler, John; Crafte Bennytt, Rich.; Boresworthe Butteler, Thos.; Dyseworthe Bennytt, Wm.; Aylstonne [Test.] Buxton, Agnes ; Thrumston ? Bente, Robt.; Pickwell Calcrofte, Francis; Bottesford Bentley, Robt.; Shepshed Calton, Robt.; Wymeswolde Benytt, Rich.: Aylston Canne, Robt.; Frysbie Beridge, Rich.; Leicester Cappe, Wm.; Querndon Berwell, Barthol.; Naylston Carte, Ralph; Bosseworth Biggins, John; Thornton Carter, Mirable; Sharnford Bingley, John; Beltonne Cattell, Roger; Baresbie Binsley, Robt.; Belton Cattyll, John ; Ashbie magna Blacke, Marger; Croxton Chamberlaine, Laurence; Kylbie Blanckley, Thos.; Statherne [Test.] Blande, Henry; Burrowe Chamberlaine, Thos.; Humberston Blassi, Tiller; Melton Mowbrey Chamberlaine, Wm.; Wigson Blower, Agnes; Lowghborowe Chan', Oliver; Burrowe Bloxam, Amee; Stonystanton Chancye, als. Gyles, Clement; Melton Blunte, Margt.; Welham Chaner, Agnes; Bagworth Bonde, Helen; Higharn Chapman, Edm.; Lubenham [Test.] Bore, Thos.; Barrowe Charnells, Walter; Snareston Bottffyshe, Robt.; Wheston Charritie, John : Bottisford Bradley, Rich.; Saxbie Charton, Thos.; Fostonne Bradshall, John; Burton lazers Chawner, Alice; Longwhatton Bradshall, Wm.; Browghton astley Churchman, John ; Whytwicke Bradshawe, Robt.; Morebarne Clare, John; Thurlston Bramley, John; Lowghborowe Clerke, Dunston; Owstonne Branche, Thos.; Mountesorrell [Test.] Clerke, Francis; Kybworthe Brandon, Walter; Quernedon [Test.] Clerke, Isabelle; Ashbie dalazouch Brannston, John ; Melton Mobrey Clerke, Margerie; Lowghborowe Branston, Laurence; Saddington Clerke, Martin; Blaybie Braye, John; Stonystanton [Test.] Clerke, Nicholas; West langhton Breers, John; Lubenham Clerke, Thos; Este langhton Brian, Edw.; Earnesbie Cley, Wm.; Wigsonne Brian, Peter; (Adm. p. pore.) Clowdesley, Nicholas; Smeaton Brian, Thos.; Smeatou Clyfford, Joan; Kegworth Bridges, Eliz.; Humberston Cokyn, Wolston ; Thurlston PBrofrid, Rich, and Marger; Hatherne Coles, John; Estelangton Browne, Agnes; Countisthorpe Colie, Rich.; Holwell Browne, Joan ; Nether broughton Collingwood, Thos.; Kirbie bellers Browne, John; Horningwold Cooke, George; Lowghborowe Browne, John; Lowghborowe Cooke, Henry ; Buckminster Browne, Wm.; Barrow upon Soar Cooke, Robert; Estonne Broxsbie, Matthew; Melton Cooke, Thos.; Dyseworthe Bruan, Joan ; Lowghborowe [Test.] Cooke, Wm.; Wystowe Bruan, Robt.; Howghton Corbie, Wm.; Barkbie Brucke, Roger; Lubenham Coverton, George; Whytwick Bryan, Henry; Frolesworthe Cowper, John ; Twycrosse [Test.] PBuarne, Roger; Baresbie Cowper, Wm.; Burbage Burbage, John; Wymontham Coxe, Alice; Sutton Burbage, Wm.; Boresworthe Crafte, Robt.; Bylsdonne Burcb, Geoffrey; Shepshed Croson, Wm,; Ashbie folwell Burcheley, John; Wykin Crosse, John ; Apkettilbie [Test.] Burley, Wm.; Donington Crosse, Matilda; Applebie Burrowe, Helen ; (For) Thedingworth Croxton, Peter; Scraptofte Burrowe, John; Thrushington Cumand, George; Howbie Burrowe, Thos.; Lockington Cumand, Wm.; Sombie Burrowes, John; Belton Curson, Leonard; Claxtonne Burton, Katherine; Hallowghtonne Curtis, Anthony; Kirbie bellers Burton, Wm.; Lowghborowe Dalbie, John; Castledonington Burton, Wm.; Hallowghton Danyell, Thos.; Leicester 334 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Missing Bonds.—Continued. Missing Bonds.—Continued. Darker, Rich.; Leicester Grococke, Leon.; Estelangton [Test.] Dawkyns, Margery; Osbaston Grymme, John ; Congeston Dewsnappe, Wm.; Sybesdon Grunndie, James; Colton ? Deyne, John ; vicar of Twyford Gulson, John; Dalbie parva Dobbes, John ; Thorpearnold Gulston, George ; rector of Pickwell. Dolman, John; Snareston Gybson, Wm., clerk; Wymeswold. Dowell, Eliz.; Huncote Gyles, (see Chancye). Drayton, Robt.; Cranehoo Hackett, David ; Leicester Drege, Thos.; Howbie Hackyett, John; Saxby Durward, Thos.; Lawghton Haine, Robt.; Asforbie Dyckinson, Janne; Waltham Halliman, Thos.; Lowghborowe Dyckyns, John; Sewesterne Halpenie, John ; Lutterworthe Dyxon, Jane; Lowghborowe Hammond, Eliz. ; Burton Dyxon, Robt.; Lowghborowe Handes, Robt.; Lutterworthe Eton, Francis; Brannston Hannkynson, John; Dalbie parva Evington, Thos.; Leicester Harcote, John, clerk ; Brodgate Evington, Thos.; Lowghborowe Hardiman, John ; Mowsley Farthinge, Wm.; Kirbie bellers Harford, Eliz.; Costonne Fawken, Margt.; Shenton ? Harford, Wm.; Costonne Fawken, Thos.; Kirbie bellers Harrison, Henry ; Stretton parva Fayles, Geoflrey , Sharneford Harrison, Robt.; Quenyngborowe Fermer, John ; Estonne Harrison, als. Wolley, Thos; Fermer, John; Sheppie Sybbesdon Fletcher, Lawrence ; Branston Harwar, Nich.; Bagworth park Fletcher, Mabell; Whytwicke Harward, Henry; Markfeylde Flower, Wm.; Kirbie bellers Harteshorne, Wm.; Kymcote Foldes, Agnes; Barrowe Haskey, Ralph ; Ashbie Dalazouch Foreman, Rich.; Burtonne Hassard, John; Barrowe Fowler, Rich.; Lowghborowe Hassard, Wm.; Ashbie Dalazoucb Foxe, Eliz.; Norborowe Hawkyn, John; Asforbie Foxe, George ; Estelanghton Heckells, John; Barkbie Foxsley, Robt., Foxton Henesworthe, Robt.; Hatherne Frannkes, Robt., Kirbie bellers Hericke, Wm.; Southcroston Freere, Thos.; Shepshed Hodges, Thos.; Stanton Freman, Rich.; Barowe Hodghkyn, Lucy; Scraptofte Freman, Wm.; Stanton Wyvell Hoggeson, John ; curate of Burstall Frenche, Eliz.; Gumley [Test.] Frendes, Thos.; Rotheley Hollingwood, Roger; Redmell Fronne, Robt.; Duntonne Holmes, Wm.; Lawghtonne Fuxe, Thos.; Sylbie Hortram, Robt.; Lockington Fysher, Chris.; Sylbie Howaie, Wm.; Saxulbie Fysher, James; Burbage Howe, John ; Wigsonne Gamble, \Vm.; Segrave Howett, John; Ragdale Garner, Edmund; Swanington Hudson, Edw.; Clebrocke Garner, Rich. ; Sharneford Huggelscote, Wm.; Glen magna Garner, Edmund; Swanington Hull, Henry; Paekington Gaswaie, Thos.; ———— Hull, Wm.; Kybworth Gelian, Robt.; Hoose Hurlebat, Andrew ; Leicester Gennawaie, Henry; Boresworthe Hurtes, Libei; Lowghborowe Gerie, Helen; Bylsdon Husten, Thos.; Plunger Gerie, Wm.; Church langhton Hutchyn, Henry, clerk ; Stapleford Gilberte, John ; Normanton Hutfeyld, Edm. ; rector of Wytherley Glen, Robt. ; Enderbie Hutton, John ; Lutterworthe Glover, Odes; Thorplanghton Hyll, Rich.; Wigson Goodale, Ralph; Castyldonington Hynton, Walter; Hinckley Goodman, Robt.; Stanton Hytchfeyld, Edw.; Boresworthe Gowde, John ; Scraptofte Ilyffe, John ; Foxton Grannger, James; Upton Ingaham, Roger; Glenfeylde Gregorie, Thos.; Pecultonne Ireson, Wm.; Kirbie bellers Grey, Rich. ; Tonge Iveson, George; Lowghborowe LEICESTERSHIRE ADMINISTRATIONS. 335

Missing Bonds.—Continued. Missing Bonds.—Cnntmuefl. lyleland, John ; Lowghborowe Mannsfeyld, Peter; Lowghborowe Jacam, Thos.; Higham Mannsfeylde, John ; Worthington Jackson, Henry ; Donington Marler, A«nes ; Muche ashbie Jackson, Thos.; Countisthorpe Marlowe, Wm.; Ashbie magna Jackson, Thos., jun.; Countisthorpe Martin, Ralph ; Kirbie Jerratt, John ; Cosbie Maryott, Henry; Lowghborowe Jervis, Rich.; Eytonne Mason, Alice; Wymeswolde Jervis, Robt.; Thorpe langton Mason, John and Rich.; ———— Johnson, Nich.; Loddington Mason, Robt.; Woodthorpe Johnson, Rich.; Wigsonne Mather, Wm.; Meltonne Johnson, Robt.; Wigsonne Mather, Wm.; Meltonne Johnson, Roger ; Thorp shefelde Mawsun, Edw.; Cosbie Johnson, Roger; Lutterworthe Meade, John ; Willowbie Waterlesse Jordayne, Leonard; Lubenhara [Test.] Joyse, John ; Blackforbie Melborne, John ; Dyseworthe Joyse, Wm.; Blackforbie Meverall, Nich.; Leicester Judde, Anthony; Carelton Molde, Joan ; ———— Kilborne, Thos.; Lowghborowe Moltonne, Robt.; Holwell Killingley, John; Prestwold Moore, Robt.; Lutterworthe Knowles, Henry ; Lowghborowe Morbie, Robt.; Ashbie dalazouch Knyghte, Agnes; Norborowe [Test.] Kybble, Thos.; Lutterworthe More, John; Lande? Kyllingley, John ; Garthorpe More, Rich.; Foxtonne Kynde, John ; Huncote [Test.] More, Rich. ; Saltebie Kynge, John ; Wigson parva More, Wm.; Holwell Kynge, Robt.; Woodthorpe Morrall, George; Packington Kyrke, Margt.; Ylston Morton, Isabelle; Queningborowe Lacie, Isabelle ; Melton [Test.] Morton, John ; Ashbie magna Lane, Rich.; Berwell Mosse, John ; Stocke Laurence, (see Parker). Mosse, Peter; Odbie Lawrence, Joan; Longwhatton Mothe, Edmunde ; Lowghborowe Laxon, Thos.; Burbage Mothe, Wm. and Robt.; Mountsorrel Ledmore, Thos.; Wymeswolde Mountaine, Laurence; Leicester Lee, Rich.; Nortonne Muche, Wm.; Bowden magna Lee, Wm.; Estonne Muche, Thos.; Sheresbie Lee, Wm.; Thrumaston Mutt, Rich. ; Sheppie Letherland, Wm.; Leicester Myddleton, Thos.; Queningborowe Levett, Bartholomew; Norborowe Newbolde, John ; Thorneton Lewyn, John; Odbie Newcombe, Robt.; Market bossworthe Lewyn, Thos.; Frisbie Neyle, John ; Much Ashbie Lockinge, Eliz.; Clawston Noble, John ; Scalford Looe, Alice; Castyldonin^ton Normanton, Thos.; Queningborowe Looe, Hugh ; Longwhatton [Test.] Norton, Wm.; Lawghton Looe, Katherine; Castildonington Nurrse, John ; Whytwicke Looe, Roger; Ashbie dalazouch Nycoles, John ; Packington Looe, Thos. ; Casteldonington Nycolls, (see Wignall). Lord, Eliz.; Cottisbiche Nydd, Robt.; Statherne Lord, Eliz.; Dunton [Test.] Odbie, Helen; Foxtonne Lord, Rich.; Leare Oldershshawe, John; Kegworthe Lord, Robt.; Bittiswell Ollyver, Agnes; Sylbie Lovett, John; Norborowe Ollyver, Alice; Norton Lowe, Alice; Donnington Ollyver, Joan ; Este norton Lowe, John ; Saxbie Ormeston, John Bagworth Lowesbie, Margery; Leicester Ormeston, John Worthington Lunnas, Thos.; Braunston Ormeston, Wm. Quern e [ Lutharte, Walter, and Alice, his Orton, Thos.; Belgrave [Test.] wife ; Glen Osburne, John ; Sylbie Mallaborne, Hugh; Normanton Othorpe, John ; Kymcote Malyn, John ; Wigson parva Otwell, John; Lutterworthe Mandie, Patrick; Thringeston Overend, Edw.; Leicester [Test.], 336 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Missing Bonds.—Continued. Missing Bonds.—Continued. Paine, Henry; Lutterworthe Rowes, Robt.; Clebrocke Palmer, Eliz.; Willowbie [Test.] Russell, Robert; Meltonne Palmer, Thos.; Burstall Ryder, John; Barrowe Parker, George ; Bringhurst Ryvett, John ; Syeston Parker, als. Laurence, John ; Newbold Saddeler, Thos.; Ybstocke Parkyns, Thos.; Lutterworthe Salisburie, Henry ; Countisthorpe Parkyns, Wm.; Leicester Salisburie, Henry; Snareston Parsonnes, Ambrose; Lowghborowe Sanders, Alice; Queningborow Parsonnes, James; Whytwicke Sanders, Wm.; Sharneford [Test.] Passe, Rich.; Great sheale Sawmon, Edmund; Huncote Patchett, Henry; Barrowe Segrave, Joan; Sutton Patricke, John ; Lutterworthe Senton, Rich.; Lutterworthe Peale, John ; Shepshed Sharpe, John; Frysbie Pecker, Robt.; Applebie Shawe, Wm.; Reresbie Pegge, James; Stonystanton Shawell, Jane; Leicester Pegge, Rich.; Stoneystanton Shenton, Robt.; Leicester Pemberton, John ; Sheale Sheppie, Robt.; Shepshed Perrin, Rich.; Scalford Show, David; Bareston Persevall, Rich.; Thromstonne Show, Peter; ——— Peyse, Eliz.; Leicester Skevington, Henry; Bowdon Phillippes, Rich.; Naylston Skyllington, John; Frysbie •Pick, Andrew; Ashbifollwell Slayter, Wm.; Melton Plante, Wm.; Leicester Smart, Edmund; Lubenham [Test.] Platts, John; Leicester Smarte, Rich.; Gilmorton Plowman, Dorothy; Bareston Smaylson, Andrew; Swynford Pollerd, John ; Leicester Smeaton, John; Estelanghton Polteney, George; Sheppie Smeaton, John; West langhton Potter, George; Waltham Smelley, John; Melton Power, Wm.; Galbie Smyth, als. Walton, Robt., clerk; Powle, John; Barleston Howbie ? Pratt, John ; Lutterworthe Smythe, Emmott; Scalford Pratt, Rich.; Lutterworth Smythe, George; Longwhatton Pratt, Wm.; Ashbie parva Smythe, Henry; Howbie Preston, Rich.; Lowghborowe Smythe, John; Shepshedde Purefrey, Ralph; Drayton Smythe, John; Hallowghton Pywell, John ; Thorpe thomas Smythe, John; Stonystanton Randle, Thos.; Barrowe upon Sore Smythe, Ralph; Wymotham Ratcheford, John; Saxbie Smythe, Rich.; Sutton, p. of Broughton Ratclyffe, Thos.; Shepshed Smythe, Thos. ; Doningtonne Raynshawe, John; Holwell Smythe, Wm.; Saddington Reade, John; Stonystanton Spendlowe, John ; Onlippe [Test.] Reade,.Margt.; Sapcote Sprecley, Geoffrey; Frebie Redna, Thos. and Eliz.; ——— [Test.] Sprecley, Rich.; Frebie Reste, John; Redmell Spynes, Wm.; rector of Misterton Ridley, Agnes; Wigson Squyre, Wm.; Howghton Righ, Thos. and Marger Ruelds; Stafford, Francis; Shangton ? Halloughton Stanley, Thos.; Shepshed Rigmayden, John; Lowghborowe Staples, Lawrence; Lowghborowe Robertes, Wm.; Goodbie Staresmore, Wm.; Frolesworth Robi, Eliz.; Castyldonington Stevens, Wm.; Gilmortonne Robinson, Eliz.; Barrowe Stevenson, Thos.; Croson Robinson, Isabella; Onlippe Stonne, Wm.; Thorneton Robinson, Rich.; Wytherley Storer, John; Wymeswold Roger, Anthony; Kegworth Storer, Thos.; Thrushington Rooe, Thos.; Browghtonne Stougis, Wm.; Thedingworthe Ros, Simon; Tylton Sturgis, John; Boresworthe Rowe, Eliz.; Foxtonne Styles, Margt. ; Leicester [Test.] Rowe, Wm.; Lubenham Sumpter, Agnes; Welham Rowell, Robt.; Barleston Sumpter, Thos.; Thorpelanghton * Ad pore. puer. Sumpter, Wm.; Ashbie I4JBIOESTERSHIEE ADMINISTRATIONS. 337

Missing Bonds. — Continued. Missing Bonds.— Continued. Button, als. Bell, Clem. ; Lowghborow Walton, Wm.; Blayston Syde, Wm, ; Desford Walton, (see Smyth). Sylvester, Henry ; Stokegolding Warde, Alice; Earnesbie Tallis, John ; Tugbie Warde, John; Eston Tallis, John ; Belgrave Warde, Marger; Leicester Tarrie, Rich. ; Freybie Warde, Wm.; Ashbie followell Tarris, Hugh ; Kylbie Warrin, Agnes; Whytwicke Tatnell, John ; Swepston Waterhowse, Lawrence; Stokerston Tatwell, Isaac ; Carleton Waters, Agnes; Wigson Tayler, Alice ; Branston Wathewe, John ; Leicester Tayler, John ; Neathersheale Wathewes, Thos.; Thedingworthe Taylor, Eliz. ; Berwell Watkyn, Edmund; Burbage [Test.] Taylor, Leonard ; rector of Blayston Wattes, Margt.; Cosbie Tompson, Agnes ; Belgrave Wattes, Matilda; Ybstock Tompson, Edw. ; vicar of Hose. Watts, Rich.; Lyttlethorpe Tompson, George ; Woodhowse Watts, Robt.; Reresbie Tompson, Henry; Cadebie Wayte, Joan ; Peatling parva Tompson, Jervice ; Wymeswolde Wayte, Lawrence; Waltham Tompson, Michael ; Melton Weate, Wm.; Wymotham Tompson, Roger ; Lowghborowe Welche, Wm.; Burbage Towneshend, George ; Newbolde Weste, Arthur; Scalford Trentam, Eliz. ; Cootes Wester, Chris.; Crafte Trevis, John ; Tylton Westewes, Edw.; Leicester Trigge, John ; Branston Whyte Robt.; Wigsonne Trowells, Henry ; Shepshed Wighteman, Rich.; Burbage Turn, John ; Walcote Wignall, als. Nycolls, Wm.; Turner, Isabelle ; Bagworthe Packington [Test.] Turvyll, Marie ; Thurleston Wilkockes, John ; Odsonne Tyghe, Anthony ; Wigsonne Wilkockes, Robt.; Newbold Tyghe, Wm. ; Sylbie Wilkokes, John; Odsonne Tyllie, Thos. ; Enderbie Williamson, Helen; Castledonington Tyllie, Thos. ; Huncote Williamson, Thos.; Castyldonington Tylton, John ; Aston flavell Willowes, Edw. ; Hucklescote Tyrrie, Rich. ; Clebrooke Wilson, Wm., clerk; Goodbie Underwood, John; Hinckley Wolley, John ; Lowghborowe Vale, John ; Gumley Wolley, (see Harrison). Vernham, Agnes ; Stapleford Wood, John ; Saddington Vernham, Marie ; Bitteswell Woodcoke, Thos.; Wymeswold Vers, John ; Saltebie Wooddeslawe, John; Wykyn Veysey, John Gumley Worthington, John; Thorparnold Veysey, Wm. Leare [Test.] Wraske, Magdaline; Burton Villers, Edw. Lowghborowe Wrighte, John; Sireston Vincent, Anthony ; Bottisford Wrighte, Wm.; Somerbie Vincent, Anthony; Bottisford [For. B.] Wyldes, Thos.; Waltham Walderam, Roger ; Odbie Wylkyns, Rich.; Ybstocke Walker, Hugh ; Somerbie Wylson, Mary; Statherne Walker, Joan ; Erleshilton Wylson, Ralph ; Somerbie [Test.] Wallin, Mary ; Shepshed Wynterton, Wm.; Kymcote Wallis, Marger ; Wigson Yarwood, Rich.; Thorparnold Wallis, Rich. ; Wigsonne , James; Branston Walter, Hugh ; Estonne Ylson, Thos., clerk ; Thuleston EXISTING ADMINISTRATION BONDS, 1556—1584. In Bundle No. I. Undated Bonds, &c., temp Elizabeth. Gregorie, John; Keyme Symkyn, Thos.; Stretton magna Hydes, Hamlet; Leicester Symson, Robt.; Barkeby [Inv.] Kynde, Rich.; Blaby [Inv.] Tompson, Wm.; Tonge, p. of Bredon Loue, John ; Barrow, 1559 ? Wyldy, Rich. ; Lowghborowe, 1559 ? Parsons, Wm.; Brentingthorpe [Inv.] Smithe, Robt.; Saddington, 1573 ? 388 LE10BSTERSHIUK ARCHITECI'UUAL SOCIETY.

1556- 1559.—Continued.

Collyns, Rich.; Ernesbye Colteman, Wm.; Mowsley Farmer, Ralph; Shepshedd [Inv.] '557- Hull, Wm.; Kybworthe Bennet, Wm.; Glen parva Malaburne, Agnes; Smeeton Clement, Thos.; Ebtou Nelle, or Neyle, Wm.; Hornynghold Gerram, Sir Wm.; rector of Heyther Palley, Rich. ; Wygson [Inv.] Ilsone, Robt.; Gumley Pyghte, Wm.; Lughtborowe Myddylton, Rich, and Margt.; Skevyngton, John ; Blaby yuennyngborowe Smythe, Rallfe; Bosseworthe Parkyns, John ; Hullysthorpe, p. of Squyre, Robt.; Thedyngworth Cleabroke fStanford, Henry; Leicester Taylor, Katherine; Eston •Taylor, Kerielme; Ybstocke Waldram, John; Owdeby 'Warde, Agnes; Wystowe Watts, Wm.; Owston •Warde, Rich.; Wystowe •Warde, Robt.; Wystowe 1558. Wiginton, John ; Leicester Barroweclowghe, Henry; Wheston 1560. Belton, Thos.; Sapcote Blackegrave, Rich, and John ; Borrowe, Robt.; Kegworthe Ashebye dalazouch •Dawkyn, Henry; Aston Flavell Bolton, Margt.; Asheby Folwell Foster, Robt.; Bushbie •Branson, John; Quennyngborow Gayrye, Wm.; Thornton Bromeley, Thos.; Thurelston Neell, Rich.; Lubenham Carre, Robt.; Leicester Neell, Robt.; Lubenham Chamberlaine, Hughe; Sylby Olyffe, Robt. and Alice; Leicester •Dawkyns, Thos.; Dunyngton Salusburye, Thos.; ——— Dylkes, Thos.; Kyrby Malerie Taylor, John ; rector of Hallowton Freerson, James; Shepeshedde Hackytt, John ; Saxbye 1561. Hodges, Robt.; Glen magna Barton, John; Segrave •Ilyffe, Wm ; Gylmoreton Browne, Wm.; Loughborow Leytherland, Ralph ; Shenton Brucke, Roger; Lubenham Marven, Thos.; Newbold Gervis, Agnes; Eton Morrys, Thos.; Grymston Molde, Henry ; Appleby Oneby, Wm.; Stapulton Taylor, Mawde; Dunyngton J Palmer, Barnabe ; Wartnabie •JWelche, Anne; Burbage Paule, or Pawley, George ; Bores- worthe 1562. Phillips, Wm.; Norborow fPollarde, John and Margt.; Abbott, Hugh; Medburne Lockyngton Bryherhurste, Edw.; Syston Polteney, Rich.; Walton, p. of Kymcote 1563- Pylow, Wm.; Church langhton Ratcliffe, Robt.; Kyrkbe bellors Foster, Thos.; Thurmeston Streton, Thos.; Wheston Kempe, Alice; Frysby Sutton, Wm.; Lutterworthe Pawmer, Henry; Tylton Tryggs, Wm.; Melton Mowbrey Reynolds, John ; Walton, p. of Wattes, Rich,; Cottysbyche [Inv.] Kymcott •Wylkyns, Joan; Ibstocke Richardson, Thos.; Melton Mowbrey Sutton, George; Lowghborowe 1559- 1564- •Andrew, Jaratt; Stonton Wifelde Belgrave, Wm. ; Lyttle Glen Averye, Wm.; Shylton Butler, John; Crafte Clark, Thos.; Saltbe • With the Will annexed. « With the Will annexed. •f Will of John Pollarde annexed. t Will Inventory and Portion Bond. } Wlliiam in Inventory t Agnes Welch in Bond. LEICESTERSHIRE ADMINISTRATIONS. 339

1564.—Continued. 1569.— Continued. Raven, Robt.; Burton Lazars Harte, Thos.; Kirby bellers •Sore, Wm.; Dyseworthe {Large, Thos.; Newbould verdon Tayler, Wm.; Shylton Mathewes, Thos.; Thedyngworthe Tofte, Agnes; Hallowghton Rede, Wm. and Kath.; Stonystanton •Tyboots, Robt.; Hothorpe Shyttylwood, Rich.; Walton Woodward, Agnes; Lubenham Smythe, Henry ; Thorneton •Tales, Robt.; Kyrby bellers 1565- 1570. Bosse, John; Wymeswolde Bryan, Agnes ; Stoke goldinge Abbot, Rich.,jun.; Mowsley Hardacres, Wm.; Bursfall Barton, Agnes; Kegworthe Burchley, John ; Wyken [Inv.] 1566. Cosby, Randolph, clerk ; ? Shepeshed Garden, Ralfe; Leicester Fawxe, Anthony; Belgrave Heyfford, or Heathcote, Rich.; Johnson, Agnes; Desforde Owdeby Kydyer, Robt.; Melton fLenton, Robt.; Tonge Ourton, Arthur; London Leyson, Margt.; Packyngton Snape, Ralph; Leicester •Noble, Margt.; Reresbie Thorpe, Thos., clerk; Leicester Parkyngton, Alice; Lutterworthe Wheatley, Rich.; Norton juxta Parsons, Hugh ; Whytwicke Twycrosse Powles, Alice; Hallowton •Pemberton, Joisse; Lowghborowgh 1567- Pippin, Wm.; Est langhton JSalisburie, Robt.; Bylston, p. of Cowper, Robt.; Muston Norton Gray, Alice; Foxton Stokes, Roger; Bebie Gibson, John ; Stapleford [Inv.] •Thorpe, Hugh ; Thorpe langhton Johnson, Rich. ; Thrushington Webster, Robt., clerk; ———— Oxenerd, Anthony; Stapleford •Parker, Alice; Sybson Rubbon, Thos.; Claxton Sheperdson, Robt.; Kettilby Angrave, Nich.; Ashebye magna Bayley, John ; Knoston 1568. Blunt, Nich.; Sylbye Bodicote, Eliz.; Leicester Andrewe, Katherine ; Wiggeston §Braye, John, and Eliz., his wife; •Browett, Robt. ; Keresby Stonistanton Clyfford, Nicholas; Kegworthe fBremer, Robt.; Cadebie Gull', Katherine; Basset Howse Cannarde, Agnes; Kegworthe Harwar, Nicholas; Leicester Carpenter, Wm. ; Scalford Marler, Agnes; Muche Ashbye [Inv.] Catlyn, Thos. ; Leicester Martyn, Rich.; Dunton Bassett Deyrye, Rich.; Saxbye Parkynson, Wm.; ———— ||Forman, Henry ; Kilbye Shepperdson, Agnes; Abkeytilby Hawkyns, Robt.; Melton fSherley, Wm.; Belgrave Leyland, Wm. and Eliz.; Redmell Smithe, Amee; Pickwell May, Peter; Leicester Tompson, Robt ; Wodhowse. Normanton, Robt.; Blaby Orland, Agnes; Barkeby thorpe 1569. Poison, Miles; Shepshed Smalye, Walter; Snareston •Allyn, Henry; Foston Syeston, Barnarde; Onelippe fClarke, Wm.; Braunson Watkin, Matthew; Cossyngton [Inv.] •Estewood,John; KybwortheBeachamp fFreman, John; Thrushington * With the Will annexed. Gerye, Agnes; Bylston t Portion Bond. Hamond, Wm.; Thorpe thomas 1 Will and Portion Bond. § Endorsed "Dismission of Admou. by J. * With the Will annexed. Randolphe." I Will Inventory and Portion Bond. || Damaged part of Will annexed. ;uo LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECT URAL SOCIETY.

1572- 1575.—Continued. * Cater, Rich.; of the Forest, p. of Peitling Page, Roger ; Muche ashbie •Cheneye, Anne; Queningborowe Sayntleger, als. Sallinger, Eliz.; Dixson, Thos.; Statherne Bottisford Geland, Thos.; Kegworthe Thurman, John ; Normanton *Hore, Betris; Humberstone Webbe, John; Normanton Marvyll, Rose; Brentyngthorpe Mason, Bartylmewe; Garthroppe 1576- Mason, Edw. ; Barkeby thorpe Rogers, Hughe; Neathersheale Austin, Thos. and Gelyan ; Statherne Thorne, Wm.; Scalford Bellingham, Brian; Lowghborowe •Varnham, John ; Brentingthorpe Bryce, Edw.; Foston Wallis, John; Lutterworthe Bylson, Edw.; LyttlejAppulbye Watson, John ; Ashbi follwell Clerke, Thos.; Lutterworth Weste, Wm.; Harbie Dewycke, Thos.; Frysbye upon the wreake 1573- Graye, Wm.; Church langton Gregorie, George; Braunstone tBrannston, Peter ; Bylsdon fGybson, John; Hinckley Carver (see Whyte). Halford, Wm.; Harborowe JCoxe, Rich.; Foxtonne Lawrence, Thos.; Longwhatton Goodwyn, Thos.; Swanington Ollyver, Joan; Estenorton Gregson, Thos.; Thorp langton Potter, Robt.; Waltham Holte, Thos.; Bareston Puryfye, Francis; Ashbye Dalazouch §Jemkyns, Thos.; Countisthorpe Smythe, Thos.; Sutton Cheyney Lyllie, Eliz. ; Diseworthe 'Swyfte, Rich. ; Loddington Ormeston, Joan ; Cosbye Revell, John; Belgrave '577- Richards, John; Stapleford Saddington, Robt.; Foxton Blowre, Wm.; Lowghborowe Webester, John; Burton on the Woldes Busbye, Thos.; Shepshed Wells, Thos.; Gumley Fowler, Cuthbard ; Tugbie Whyte, als. Carver, Wm.; Melton Frearche, Edw.; Dalbie upon the Mowbreye woldes 1574- Morris, Rich.; Leicester Paper, John; Lowghborowe Bayles, Humfrey ; ! Dyseworthe Syston, Thos.; Shepshed Cumand, Eliz.; Somerbye Tompson, Thos.; Wymeswolde Frernan, Phillip; Horningwolde Tweltrigg, Robt.; Melton f Gregorie, Thos.; Glen parva JWade, Edw.; Lutterworth Gylbert, Thos.; Norborowe Waldram, Thos.; Owdebye Orcharde, Alice; Burton Overton, Agnes; Whytwick 1578- Tyers, Thos.; Dalbie parva Wamersley, Alice; Twycrosse Baule, Thos.; Leicester Burges, Thos.; Stannton "575- Carter, Walter; Glenfeilde Cole, Thos.; Gylmorton Benskyn,°John, clerk; Onlippe Cundie, Thos.; Shepshed Browninge, Roger; Garthorpe Englishe, Nicholas; Burton, p. of Clerke, John and Rich.; Swepston Prestwolde HJarvis, Thos. ; Eton ? Groococke, Symon; Harebye Lee, Alban ; jMelton Mowberie Lacie, Hugh; Melton Moringe, John; Stapleforde Lynsey, Thos.; Mountsorell Ockeley, Benjamin ; Medburne Molde, John; Applebe Orme, Agnes; Norton juxtaTwycrosse Newby, Joyse; Slawston Orton, John ; Belgrave Smith, Thos.; Thorp langhton • With the Will annexed, Tailor, Joan; Wimeswolde t Portion Bond. ? t Will and Portion Bond. • With the Will annexed. § " Jenkyngesonne " in Bond. \ Dismission of Admon. II Endorsed " Eston " J Will and Inventory. LEICESTERSHIRE ADMINISTRATIONS. 341

I579- 1583.—Continued. Adams, Wm.; Ashby dalazouche Oytts, Addams; Scalforde Barefoote, John ; Segrave Pallatt, Chris.; Stoke goldinge Barnes, John; Huckelscote Thorpe, John ; Ashby dalazouche Cley, Symon; Fleckeney Tompson, Thos.; Hawsted Cowper, Thos.; Thorpe arnolde Van, Alice ; Wigston Craddocke, Thos.; Huncote Foxe.Dorothyand Grace; Turlanghton 1584- Hopwood, James; Sybbesden Huntwicke, Thos.; Ashby dalazouch Beridge, Sethe ; Leicester Looe, Alice; Castle donington Boyfield, Luce; Hallowton Butler, Joyse; Cuniston 1580. Mylles, Margt.; Lowghborowe Mylles, Wm.; Lowghborowe *Harriman, George; Thorpe arnolde Orton, John ; Bagworthe Lord, Thos.; Sutton, p. of Browghton Smythe, Robt.; Nether Seale Reade, Henry; Segrave Walker, Oliver; Wymeswolde Satcheverell, Henry ; Reresbie I58S.' Smithe, Robt.; Hoobie No. Winterton, Rich.; Walcote [Inv.] Allyn, Joan; Shenton 4, 25 1581. Astall, Wm.; Garthorpe 3 Bowes, Thos.; Humberston 18 Beale, Thos.; Coston Byrde, Wm.; Fray by 30 fBoley, John; Swythland Chapman, Alice ; Foxton 22 Brown, John; Belton Disone, James ; Norton 17 Dawes, Walter; Sapcote Forman, Barthol.; Freeby 27 Howgh, Rich. ; Bottisforde fGinnerde,————; Hinckley? n Jervis, Wm.; Wheston Gooddicarne, Edw.; Hollwell g Knighte, John ; Browghton Astlie Heathcote.John; Ashby dalazouch? 21 Norton, Anthony ; Neylston Hewbold, John ; Blowgherbie 32 Palmer, Hugh ; Skevyngton Hide, Margt.; Ashby delazouch 35 Homes, Rich.; Newbold 24 Tomkyns, Joan; Gloreston Horton, Thos., jun.; Mowsley i Vincent, John; Hinckley Howghton, Edw.; Thrumaston 28 1582- Jones, Rich.; Easton 38 Kyrtelton, Thos.; Hinckely 26 Adcoke, Rich.; parson of Wymotham Lacy, Wm.; Hemyngton 5 Averie, Agnes; Browghton Litteldickes, Robt.; Hoose 31 Bate, John; Norton Lowe, Wm.; Burbage 36 Clowdesley, George; Lughborowe Lowth, John ; Eston 15 Darlingeton, Edw.; Leicester Melton, John; Bebe 34 Dawes, Walter; Sapcote Nicholles, John ; Sibson 41 Earsleye, Wm.; Lubenham Nontill, Francis; Shepeshead 33 'Gamble, Henry ; Burton Noverie Nutt, Wm.; Boresworthe 12 Gerie, Robt.; Bilsdon Pighte, Joan; The Newarke, Hebbe, Wm.; Lowghborowe Leicester 7 Hynde, John ; Quernedon Rudinge, Rich.; Weste Coats 8 Shilton, John ; Diseworthe 40 Johnson, Issabell; Lowghborowe Shottiswell, John ; Bredon 20 Pickeringe, John; Ybstocke JSkillington, Margt.; Thrushington 39 Weston, Edw.; Stretton Magna Smithe, John ; Wiggeston 10 1583- Storer, Henry ; Shakerston 43 Tallis, Robt.; Tugby 6 Boyfeyld, Luce; Hallowghton Trowghton, John ; Garthorpe * Brett, George ; Belgrave Vanne, Rich.; Church Langton 13 Clowdesley, Mary; Lowghborowe Waine, Wm. ; Bagworth 23 Dynnylowe, Agnes; Longewhatton Ward, Jane; Thornton 16 Ormeston, Thos. ; Newbolde * The existing Bonds for this and subsequent years are in separate rolls. » With the Will annexed, t This Bond is incomplete. t Will Inventory and Portion Bond. t Portion Bond. 842 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTUBAL SOCIETY.

1585.—Continued. 1587.—Continued. No. No, Watts, Rich.; Evington 14 Hubbarde, Wm.; West lancton 54 Wormelewghton, Robt. ; Walton zg Iliffe, George, sen.; Earnsby 7 Wye, Edmond ; Kilbye 19 listen, George ; Hungarton 6 Yoxbie, John ; Stoakegoldinge 42 Jervys, Henry ; Broughton Ashley 12 Kirke, Clement; Thorpe arnolde 4 1586. Knapp, Wm.; Pickwell 49 Leake, Robt.; Wymeswolde 40 [N.B —The Bonds for this year are missing Odeby, Wm.; Husbands Boseworth 53 but the Administration Act Book, from which Oliff, Michael; Markfeild 31 the following list is taken, is preserved.] Olyver, Rich.; Lockington 35 Brighte, Rich.; Ulsthorpe Perkins, John ; Willowbie Water- Brown, Eliz.; Northmanton lesse 17 Frost, Jane; Leicester Pighte, Joan ; Ashby delazouch 23 Glen, Matthew; Eaton Powltney, Ambrose ; Sheepey 3 Halford, Frances ; Slawston Ryley, John ; Thorparnold 19 Hopkin, Wm.; Garthorpe Sharpe, John ; Sysonbye 25 Knighte, Nich.; Charley Smarte, Wm. ; Gilmorton 47 Lussell, Hugh; Lutterworth Smithe, Wm.; Arley, co Warwicb 52 Marson, Wm.; Gilmorton Squier, Tbos.; Hatherne 42 Marvyn, John ; Syston Stephens, Wm.; Croxton 51 Morris, Agnes; Leicester Swane, Isabell; Kerby Muxley 28 Rogerson, John; Leare Swindell, John ; Packington 30 Ryce, John; Lowghborough Tarlton, Robt.; Gilmorton 39 Scale, John ; Bottisford Toone, John, sen.; Stonistanton 16 Stanton, Wm.; Newton Harcott Vawse, Thos.; Swinford 43 Vernam, Wm.; Saddington Whittinge, Agnes; Garthorpe 2 Wright, John; Baresby Wilson, John ; Barkbye 13. Wylemoore, Alice; Enderbye i 1587- No. 1589. Almey, Joan ; Dunton 14 Ashbey, Wm.; rector of Peckleton 48 • Agnes, Agnes; Sproxton 52 Astye, John ; Kegworth 15 •Agnes, Izabell; Sproxton 50 Bayley, Robt.; Leicester 37 •Agnes, Mary ; Sproxton 51 Bayley, Stephen ; Eaton 41 Alme, Thos. and Roger; Ashby Beaumont, John ; Lowghborowe 22 magna 49 Bidford, Joan ; Market Boseworth 2g Baxter, John ; Peckleton 9 Bird, Thos. ; Knossington 44 Baxter, Wm., sen.; Thurcaston 44 Bonsall, John ; Castledonington 27 Bayley, Joan ; Narborowe 48 Bradforde, Joan ; Turlanckton 20 Berry, John ; Scalford 33 Bradshawe, George; Orton sup Chaland, Robt.; Bottisford 22 montem 9 Clarson, Thos,; Loughborowe 39 Bruan, Rich. ; Belgrave 38 Clerke, Agnes ; Medborne 17 Burrowes, Rich. ; Shepeshead 34 Clerke, als. Neale, Margt.; Melton 47 Byddle, John ; Leicester 21 Crosse, Robt.; Leicester 41 Callis, John ; Barrow 24 Deane, Tbos.; Ratcliff upon the Cley, Wm.; Scethley 50 wreake 38 Cuffley, John ; Wheston 18 Dilks, Edw.; Kirkby Mallery 35 Devonshire, Thos.; Wheston 45 Fawne, John ; Ashby delazouch 40 Eyte, Robt. ; Loddington 33 Feilding, Wm. ; Seagrave 4 Flower, Joan ; Kerby Sellers 26 Fox, Rich.; Wiggeston 23 Flower, Oliver; Kerby Bellers 32 Freeman, Rich.; Kerby bellers 25 Forman, George; Stowghton 5 Gaddesby, Wm.; Coats 31 Frannces, Wm.; Waltham 46 George, Hnmfrye ; Congeston n Gilson, Robt. ; Wiggeston 36 Greene, Rich.; Muston 28 Glover, Henry , Normanton 10 Greenwood, Edw. ; Wymeswold 53 Hodg, Henry ; Somerbye n PGreenwood, Edw.; Wimeswold 3 •Hodge, Gilbert; ——— 8 Holmes, Anne ; Wiggeston 6 * This Bond is missing. * Portion Bonds. LEICESTERSHIRE ADMINISTRATIONS. 343

1589.—Continued. 1591.—Continued. No. No. Hopkyns, ———— ; Sewstarne 42 •Holmes, Thos.; Misterton, with Hopkyns, Rich.; Thedingworth 5 Will 27 Hopkyns, Robt. ; Slawston 13 Jervis, John ; Sewsterne 34 Hopkyns, Thos.; Melton 2 Jervis, Thos. ; Sewsterne 47 Kertleton, Edmund ; Hinckley 34 Knowles, Thos.; Melton 12 Leach, Robt.; Ilston 24 Langton, Wm.; Frisby upon the Loasbye, Henry; Mowsley 36 Wreake 5 Massey, Thos.; Lutterworth 12 Lee, John ; Wytherley n Mawnsfeild, Rich.; Braunston 16 Lord, Isabell; Eastwell 16 Neale (see Clerke). Lussell, Hewghe ; Lutterworth 7 Newbold, Thos,; Norman ton 8 Lussell, Rich.; Lutterworth 39 Plummer, Thos.; South croxton 32 Morton, Edw.; ———— 2 Rawlinson, Wm.; Baresby 15 Neale, Wm.; Blaston 40 .Readley, Wm.; Wiggeston 46 Norman, Thos.; Ashby parva 45 Ridgley, George; Wiggeston 37 Palmer, John ; Odeby 18 Rowditch, Wm.; Shenton 20 Plummer, John ; South croson 51 Smithe, Henry; Klbworth 10 Pole, Chris.; Kibworth Harcott 33 Stanley, Henry ; Longwhatton i Ray, Nich.; Kibworth 3 Stephenson, Robt.; Swanington 45 fReve, Robt.; Whitweek 26 Button, John ; Market Boresworth 54 Smith, Agnes ; Muston 30 Tarleton, Wm.; Huncoat 26 Tallis, John, jun,; Humberston 24 Taylor, Margery; Leicester 27 {Tatam, John ; Leicester 47A Walker, John ; Leicester 55 Taylor, Thos.; Hallowghton 15 Ward, John ; Lyttlethorpe 29 Thornton, Robt.; Ashby parva 38 Warner, Ralph ; Leicester 19 Vann, Thos.; Rearsby 28 Warren, Margt. ; Thorpe Arnold 7 Westis, Wm.; Leicester 52 Webster, John ; Whetston 18 White, Robt.; Prestwolde 13 "Wels, John; Medborne 14 Wiggeley, Henry ; Scraptoft 37 Worsdale, Alice; Braunston 43 Wilkinson, John ; Normanton 17 Wright, Rich.; Ashbye delazouche 21 Winterscale, Wm.; Leicester 4 Woodland, Thos.; Leicester 50 1592. Armeston, Wm.; Cropson 23 §White, John; Evington Ashfeilde, Rich.; Leicester 36 Atkins, Robt.; Ashby delazouche 32 1593- Bayard, Rich. ; Clawston 49 §Kinge, Humfrye; Dadlington Bright, Eliz.; Garington Thorpe 19 Brown, Wm.; Newbolde 8 Burrowes, Augustine ; Desford 25 1594- Carter, John; Husbands Boresworth 43 Cave, Chris.; Walcoate 41 Abbott, Thos.; Northkilworth 23 Clerke, Thos.; Barwell 10 Adcock, Wm.; Newbold 51 Coggen, Wm.; Barkby 48 Barloe, John ; Hinckley 34 Dansie, George ; Somerbie 53 Barloe, John; Hinckley 35 Derry, Rich.; Hose 46 Bennytt, John; Blabye 7 Durden, John ; Heather 21 fBland, Henry ; Leicester i •Edwin, Margery; Siston, with Will 42 Bowlter, Thos.; Wiggeston 20 Fairebarne, Thos.; Bottesford 6 Bradley, Francis; Slawston 27 Fillingham, John ; Snibston 31 Bright, Clement; Smeeton 48 Garner, John ; Barton in le Beans 20 Broxby, Thos.; Lughborow 22 Greeves, Thos.; Quarndon 41 Burstall, Wm.; Leicester 3 Hall, John ; Lutterworthe i Burton, Thos., and Dorothy, his Hallam, Wm.; Croxston 35 wife; Halloughton 31 Hames, Rich.; Thorparnold 9 Cartwright, John ; Wiggeston 52 Hamlett, Izabell; Enderby 22 * Will filed in Roll 1591, No. 47. Hill, Wm.; Shenton 14 I Bond missing. 1 Imperfect. * Bond missing. Will filed in Roll 1591, No. 56. § Bond in Bundle i. 344 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1594.—Continued. 1595.—Continued. No. No. Chambers, Wm.; Welham 33 Dobleday, Thos.; Asfordby 15 Cobley, Rich.; Tilton 12 Ellyott, John ; Newbold 14 Cole, George; Bredon 21 Francklin, Marie ; Whitweek 33 Duston, Nicholas ; Wyfordby 36 French, Wm.; Swinford 20 Fox, Wm.; Markefeild 26 Fryer, John ; vicar of Enderby 17 Fryer, Robt.; Wiggeston 29 Greene, Thos.; Normanton upon Fryer, Thos., sen.; Wheston 38 the Heatb 16 Gamble, Thos. ; Thrussington 16 Hadden, Thos.; Boresworth 12 Hackett, Thos.; Twiford 4 "Haynes, Wm.; Loughborough 39 Hanson, John ; Norton 42 'Haywood, Wm.; Stoke 40 Harteshorne, Leonard ; Norton 44 Heafford, Margaret; Odby 10 Hastings, Barthol. ; Countisthorpe 6 Jervis, Wm.; Welby 23 Haywood, Wm.; Lutterworth 50 Keene, Rich.; Hinckley 6 Haywood, Wm.; Lutterworth 54 Kinge, Robt.; Asfordbye 4 Hill, John ; Coleorton 10 Lagoe, Wm.; Dadlington 18 Hindman, Joane; Glenfeild II Langley, Ralph ; Leicester 2 Holmes, Augustine; Stokerston 19 Moore, Wm.; Enderbye 3 Kyddyer, Wm.; Melton 30 'Onebie, John ; Hinckley 44 Lane, Michael; Swinford 24 Parker, John ; Kibwortb 22 Marston, Wm.; Slawston 45 Pepper, John; Roleston 7 Oker, Thos. ; Castle Donington 47 Rowse, Rich.; Croxton 24 Parramour, Frances ; Loasebye 49 Smith, Thos.; Easton i Pickard, Hamlet; Vlscrofte 13 Stretford, John ; Shawell 32 Pickforke, Wm.; Leicester g Tarlton, Rich.; Shernford 27 Robinson, Wm.; Applebie 40 Taylor, Wm.; Leicester 29 Sharpe, Hugh ; Kibworth 37 Tompson, John ; Kilby 5 Siddowne, Judith ; Neilston 8 Turland, Thos.; Odeby 21 Smith, Jane ; Quarndon 15 Warren, Rich.; Ashby 8 Snowe, John ; Harwell 5 Weston, John ; Tugby n Stanley, Henry ; ———— 46 Wilden, Eliz.; Shepshead 28 Staples, Wm.; Quarndon 41 Willowes, John ; Onelippe 25 Sutton, Edward ; Swithland 39 Wright, Henry; vicar of Somerbie 36 Sutton, Wm.; Wytherly 43 •Trevis, Margaret; Plungar 2 Walker, John ; Hose 25 1596. Wamesley, Simon, sen.; Lough- [N.B.—The Bonds for this year are missing.] borow 14 White, Robert; Leicester 17 Ashley, als. Hickling, Mathew ; Wildy, Rich.; Neilston 53 Wymeswold 21 Wildy, John ; Harwell 28 Bentley, Johane; Sketchley 7 Wilson, Miles ; Leicester 18 Bishoppe, Thos.; Quarndon 3 Woodcocke, Thos.; Keame 32 Bott, Robt.; Bagworth 40 Bowley, Wm.; Long Whatton 24 1595- Brian, Peter ; Dadlington 8 Broughton, John; East Norton 35 Avery, Rich.; Sutton 31 Came, Robt,; Leicester i Bent, Robert; Cosby 26 Chamberlen, Wm., jun.; Leicester 4 Blackleache, Robt.; Longwhatton 34 Cooke, Alice ; Lutterworth 37 Browne, Wm.; Leicester 9 Cowper, Margaret; Barrow 19 Bussard, Rich., sen.; Smeeton 30 Crosse, Thos.; Kettlebye 38 •[Carter, Nicholas; Leicester 38 Dan, John ; Wiggeston 15 Cocken, Rich.; Enderbye 35 Davy, Marie ; Peatling magna i Coleman, Robt.; Turlangton 13 Fawnte, Jane ; Feny Drayton 32 fCorbet, Helen ; Bosworth 45 Feilding, als. Paibody, Anne ; Cannor, Thos.; Billesdon 46 Ashby parva 33 fCrofte, Robt.; Stapleton 43 Foxon, Richard ; Lubbenham 6 Cuningham, Robt.; Woodhouse 37 Gooddicarie, Anne ; Holwell 25 Deacon, Rich.; Frisby juxta Galby 19 Greene, Agnes ; Medburne 36 * Comptavit. t Bond missing. * Bond missing. LEICESTERSHIRE ADMINISTRATIONS. 345

1596.—Continued. 1597.—Continued. No. No. Greene, Thos.; Somerbye 20 Cox, George ; Neilston 37 Grundy, Robt.; Thornton 54 Coxon, Grace; Tilton 44 Gumley, John ; Wheston 34 Drakeley, Robert; Stonton 67 Hardiman, Amy ; Cleybrook 51 Franke, Thos.; Barkbie 39 Harrington, James ; Bagworth 39 Freeman, Edw.; Lubbenham 56 Healey, Henry ; Knossington 49 Geffrie, John ; Cosbie g Hollioby, Ambrose; Mouseley 16 Greene, Robt.; Peckleton 50 Ithell, Margaret; Billesdon 17 Hammond, Margt.; Burton 68 Lant, John ; Burstall 26 Hollingworth, Eliz.; Saltbie 58 Marshall, Thos., jun.; Sheasbie 30 Hurst, Eliz.; Holwell 24 Massey, Wm.; Ashbydelazouch 23 Iliffe, Thos.; Walton 30 Meare, Fran.; Kegworth 28 Jemson, John ; Carlton 35 Milner, Thos.; Twiford 41 Johnson, Rich.; Hose 46 Morton, Robert; North Kilworth 44 Kettle, Wm.; Atterton 23 Orton, John ; Eaton 2 Kibble, Thos.; Hinckley 26 Palmer, Robt.; Blabye 18 Lane, Ambrose ; Melton 20 Patchett, Eliz.; Orton 47 Mercer, Gabriel; Mountsorell 5, 6 Pepper, Rich.; Thrumaston 45 Moorewood, Margery; Shenton 41 Poole, John ; Long Whatton 46 Neyler, Ellen ; Stonton Wyvell 45 Rayner, John. sen.; Peatling 14 Osburne, Johane ; Wystowe 47 Riddington, Wm.; Laughton ? 12 Oulon', Robert; Brascote 63 Scampton, Wm.; Burbage 27 Page, Brian ; Billesdon 55 Somerfeild, John ; Lawghton 50 Robinson, Mawde; Twiford 21 Stephenson, Edw.; Newton Skillington, Goodith ; Silebye 19 Harcourt 5 Smith, Leonard ; Turlangton 15 Stretton, Clement; Leare 53 Standwidg, Jasper; Edmanthorpe 65 Stretton, Robert; Willoughbie 2 Stevenson, Edw.; South croson 8 Swaine, John, sen.; Shepey parva 10 Storer, Wm ; Thrussington 38 Tatam, Fran.; Hoby 48 Suffolk, John ; Barwell 64 Tayler, Wm.; Ashby folwell 43 Sympkin, Peter; Neilston 25 Thornton, Rich.; Ashby folwell 42 Tallis, Robt.; Tugbie 49 'Warner, Wm.; Burbage 29 Terrey, Rich.; Cleybrooke 48 Ward, Anthony ; Hinckley 9 Thornton, Thos.; Musson 57 Watts, Thos.; South Croson 13 Thorpe, John ; Leicester 51 Wilson, Rich.; Countistliorpe 22 Tilson, Henry ; Heather 54 Tunstall, Thos.; rector of Allaxton 29 1597- Wallice, Peter; Shepshead 32 Ward, Robt.; Fresbie 60 [N.B.—The Bonds for this year are missing.] Ward, Thos.; Queniborough 13 Watson, Affable; Markefeild 27 Alsoppe, Robt.; Ashbie delazouch 66 Whittell, John ; Plungar 59 Andrew, Johane; Ilston 14 Woodcocke, Wm.; Garthorpe 28 Baker, John ; Ailston 17 Worshippe, John ; Leicester 7 Bakewell, Humphrey; Packington 18 Bene, Thos.; Redmill n I598. Beton, James ; Packington 40 Browne Wm.; Burstall 43 [N.B.—The Bonds for this year are missing.] Burys, Agnes; Thrumaston 22 Burys, Thos.; Dunton 33 Alien, Simon ; Leare 25 Butler, Robert; Leicester 61 Alsopp, Fran.; Onelipp 12 Choise, Wm.; Market Bosworth 34 Atkin, Alice ; Shilton 78 Clampe, Robt.; Seale 10 ?Averie, John ; Enderbye 37 Clarke, Jane; Barrow i Barbor, ah. Milner, John ; Ibstock 44 Clarke, Rich.; Bosworth 52 Barons, Robt.; Leare 53 Clarke, Wm.; Knipton 62 Basford, Thos.; Diseworth 74 Clifton, Raphael; Leicester 36 Baskerfeild, Anne ; Leicester 63 Clifton, Raphael; Leicester 53 Bedford, Thos.; Whetston 57 Cooke, Thos.; Wibtofte 31 Biddle, John ; Leicester 39 Cowley, Eliz. ; Holwell 16 Bilton, James; Packington 55 Cowper, John ; Saxbie 42 Boothe, Nich.; Goadeby 71,72 346 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1598.—Continued. 1598.—Continued. No. No. Brett, Wm.; Wimeswold 5 Symonds, John ; Crofte 60 Brookesbie, Wm.; Loughborough 3 Tompson, Johane; Barkbye 27 Browne, Thos.; Whetston 24 Toolley, John ; Oadebie 2 Burrowes, John ; Leicester 4 Veysey, Wm.; Aston Flamvile 47 Butcher, Thos.; Kerbye 68 Ward, Wm.; Scraptofte 32 Cave, John ; Thedingworth 45 Warren, Wm.; Stoughton 76 Chamberlin, Rich.; Billesdon 83 Webster, Rich. ; Markefeild 52 Choice. Robt.; Charly 79 Whattoft, John ; Siston 29 Colton, John ; Bagworth 50 Wilcox, Wm.; Quarndon 7 Cooke, Rich.; SealeSupior? 75 Wilson, John ; Ulsthroppe 42 Cooke, Thos.; Wibtofte 18 Woodshaw, John ; Leicester 58 Croborowe, Roger ; Kegworth 73 Wykes, Edw.; Thurlston 81 Danford, Thos.; Lutterworth 17 Wyth, Margt.; Thringston 48 Daye, John ; Twyford 82 Denis, ———— ; Allaxton 31 1599- Everard, Robt.; Shenton 30 Farmer, Laurence; Higham 36 [N.B.—The Bonds for this year are missing.] Flower, Thos.; Kerbye Bellars 64 Fox, Leonard ; Thorpe Langton 67 Aire, Rich.; Billesdon 36 Franke, Thos.; Burstall 15 Alien, Giles ; Easton 35 Gilbart, Johane; Waltham 10 Ball, Wm.; Ashbye 2 Gilbert, Henry; Boothorpe 51 Bate, John ; Ashbye parva 39 Ginnard, Wm.; Hinckley 16 Bowes, Joane ; Humberston 17 Goodderidg, Robt.; Foxon 14 Bowes, Thos.; Humberston 22 Goodwin, Wm.; Packington 62 Brabzon, Susan ; Husb. Bosworth 12 Gunston, Simon ; Enderbie 19 Burton, John, sen.; Buckminster n Harriman, Jesper ; Thorparnold 38 Burton, Simon ; Nether Seale 31 Harris, John ; Melton 49 Collyn, Thos.; Earnesbye 38 Hill, Robt.; Belton 56 Cooke, Thomazine; Barrowe 27 Hodgson, Ellen ; Sison 26 Cox, Henry; Barton 32 Hoore, Wm.; Shepshedd 41 Crofts, John ; Tilton 10 Houghton, Nich.; Seagrave 40 Curteis, Nich.; Lockington 24 Huntwick, Wm.; Shakerston 65 Gearie, Wm.; Billesdon 25 Johnson, Wm.; Whitweek 57 Greeneway, John ; Holte 5 Knight, Emmott; East Norton 77 Hardie, Roger; Oadebie 26 Knight, John ; Lawghton 13 Horton, Thos.; South Kylworth 13 Mawlson, Thos.; Thorp arnold 33 Howytt, John ; Peatling 41 Milner, Agnes ; Diseworth 43 Hudson,————; Gumley 43 Milner, Rich.; Burton Lazars 66 Kendall, Margt.; Overton 7 Mold, Henry ; Leicester i Lacie, John Melton 44 Moore, John ; Leicester 35 Loosebie, Wm.; Thorpe i Norman, John ; Leicester 22 Mare, Thos.; Kegworth 34 Orton, John ; Orton 20 Neale, Robt.; Bitteswell 30 Paine, Thos.; Ullesthroppe 46 Orson, Wm.; Saxby 9 Pepper, Rich.; Thromaston 23 Perkin, Wm. ; Wiggeston 4 Picke, Wm.; Bebie 6 Pole, Robt.; Kibworth 14 Porter, Thos.; Colson basset in Rawlinson, Phillipp ; ———— 40 com. Nott 54 Sampson, Wm. Galbye 18 Prior, Roger; Neilston 61 Sheepey, Thos. Belgrave 6 Ruding, Michael; Braunson gate, Sheepey, Thos. Belgrave 20 Leicester 21 Smith, Arthur ; Cussington 33 Savage, Marie; Barkbye 28 Smith, John ; Thorpe Langton 28 Sharpe, John ; Snareston 59 Smith, Wm.; Hinckley 8 Siddall, John ; Peatling parva 8 Sproggeston, Alex.; Turlangton 16 Smart, Barth.; Newbold 80 Tompson, Gabriel; Walton 15 Somerfeild, Hugh ; Bredon 70 Wallis, Robt.; Ashbye 29 Standley, Hugh ; Bredon 69 Wayte, John ; Burbage 37 Stretton, Wm.; Ratcliff Culey 9 Wilson, Nich. ; Leicester 45 •Sturgs, Thos.; Thedingworth 84 Woodcocke, John ; Syston 21 * Comptavit. Wright, Ralph ; Loughborow 42 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 1898.

Patrons. His Grace the DUKE OF RUTLAND, K.G., G.C.B. The Eight Rev. the LORD BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH, D.D.

lirtsiDenta. The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. The Worshipful the Mayor of Leicester. His Grace the Duke of Somerset. The Right Eev. the Lord Bishop of London, D.D., D.C.L. The Most Noble the Marquis of Granby. The Right Honourable the Earl of Denbigh. The Right Honourable the Earl of Dysart. The Right Honourable the Earl Ferrers. The Right Honourable the Earl of Lanesborough. The Right Honourable the Earl Howe, G.C.V.O., C.B. The Eight Honourable Lord Braye. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Leicester, D.D. The Right Eev. Bishop Mitchinson, D.C.L., D.D. Colonel the Honourable Montagu Curzon. James Ellis, Esquire. William Unwin Heygate, Esquire. Edwin Joseph Lisle March-Phillips-de-Liale, Esquire, F.S.A. Harry Leycester Powys-Keck, Esquire. Walter Hazell, Esq., M.P. The Yen. Archdeacon Stocks. VOL. VIII. 348 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Committee. The Patrons. W. F. Johnson. Esq. The Presidents. The Rev. W. H. Marriott. All Rural Deans (being Members). Fred. R. Morley, Esq. The Honorary Secretaries. The Rev. T. W. Owen. All Professional Architects (being A. H. Paget, Esq. Members). The Rev. A. SI. Rendell, R.D. All Honorary Members. The Rev. Canon Sanders, LL.D. The Rev. C. W. Belgrave. The Yen. Archdeacon Stocks. T. Harrold, Esq. John Wade Wartnaby, Esq. Thomas Ingram, Esq. The Rev. C. Henton Wood. The Rev. E. Jackson.

ffi.Ttursion Sui-Committff. The Honorary Secretaries. I J. W. Wartnaby, Esq. The Rev. A. M. Rendell, R.D.

local Secretaries. Market . Melton Mowbray District. W. H. Barfoot-Saunt, Esq., Oxendon, The Rev. Richard Blakeney, Melton Market Harborough. Mowbray Vicarage. Lutterworth District. Hinckley District. The Rev. Edmund Jackson, Gilmorton The Rev. Richard Titley, Barwell Rec­ Rectory. tory.

Sonorarp Smctartea of tf)t Societr. Colonel G. C. Bellairs, V.D., The Newarke, Leicester. (Financial.) Major W. J. Freer, V.D., Stoneygate, Leicester. (Corresponding.) The Rev. William George Dimock Fletcher, F.S.A., S. Michael's Vicarage, Shrews­ bury. (Editorial.)

librarian. C. J. Billson, Esq., M.A., S. John's Lodge, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester.

•auditor. John Wade Wartnaby, Esq.

HONORARY MEMBERS. The High Sheriff of Leicestershire. Sir Henry Edward Leigh Dryden, Bart, The Worshipful the Mayor of Leicester. (the late), Canons Ashby, Byfield, The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Ely Northamptonshire. (Lord Alwyne Compton), D.D., The James Neale, Esq., F.S. A., F.R. Inst. Brit. Palace, Ely. Archts., 10, Bloomsbury Square, Lon­ don, W.C. H. J. Tomline, Esq., The Prii, St. Albans. AND AROH.KOLOaiOAL SOCIETY. 349

SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS, 1897.

Atkins, Hugh,Esq.,Thornicroft,Hinck!ey. Drummond, Captain C. G. A., Enderby Baker, Charles, Esq., Leicester. Hall, Leicester. Barfoot, W., Esq., Leicester. Eden, Rev. C. P., M.A., KnightonVicarage, Barfoot-Saunt, W. H., Esq. (Hon. Local Leicester. Sec.), Oxendon, Market Harborough. Ellis, Miss Susan, Stoneygate Road, Barker, Mr. J. W., Belvoir Street, Lei­ Leicester. cester. Everard, T. W., Esq., The Gables, St. Bastow, The Rev. T. C. V., M.A., Little Mary's Road, Leicester. Peatling Rectory, Lutterworth. Farmer, J. A., Esq., Stoke Golding, Belgrave, The Rev. C. W., M.A., North Nuneaton. Kilwortb Rectory, Rugby. Fast, J. G., Esq., Melton Mowbray. Bell, James, Esq., Stoneycross, Victoria Fawssett, The Rev. R., M.A., Smeeton Park Road, Leicester. Westerby, Leicester. Ballairs, Col. G. C., V.D., (Hon. Sec.), Fewkes, J., Esq., Great Glen, Leicester The Newarke, Leicester. Fisher, The Rev. H., M.A., Higham-on- Bickley, J. W., Esq., Acacia House, the-Hill Rectory, Nuneaton. Melton Mowhray. Fletcher, The Rev. W. G. D., M.A., F.S.A., Billson, William, Esq., Stoneygate, Lei­ (Hon. Sec.), St. Michael's Vicarage, cester. Shrewsbury. Billson, C. J., Esq., M.A., (Hon. Libra­ Freer, Major W. J. V.D., (Hon. Sec.), rian), Clarendon Park Road, Leicester. Stonygate, Leicester. Blakeney, The Rev. Richard, M.A. (Hon. Garnar, J. H., Esq., Knighton Drive, Local Sec.), The Vicarage, Melton Leicester. Mowbray. Gee, Mrs. H. Simpson, Knighton Frith, Bland, Chas., Esq., Gaddesby, Leicester. Leicester. Bland, Edmund, Esq., S. Martin's, Lei­ Gleadow, Mrs. W., Stoneygate, Leicester. cester. Goddard, Jos., Esq., F.R.I.B.A., Leicester. Bragg, W. Bragg, Esq., Market Har- Godson, The Rev. J., M.A., R.D., Ashby borough. Folville Vicarage, Melton Mowbray. Brooks. Thos., Esq., Barkby Hall, Goodacre, R. J., Esq., F.R.I.B.A., Lei­ Leicester. cester. Brown, George G., Esq., jun., The Yews, Grimsdick, G. J., Esq., Kibworth, Lei­ Great Glen, Leicester. cester. Buszard, Marston C., Esq., Q.C., Lutter­ Hamel, Miss, (the late), 9, Abbey Street, worth. Chester. Chaplin, C. W., Esq., Burrough-on-the- Hanbury, The Rev. Thos., M.A. (the Hill, Melton Mowbray. late), Church Langton Rectory, Market Clephan, Edwin, Esq., Southfields, Harborough. Leicester. Hardcastle, Thos., Esq., Blaston Hall, Collins, E. J., Esq., Mere Road, Leicester. Uppingham. Corah, J. A., Esq., Oadby Hill, Leicester. Harper, Mrs., 19, Mecklenburg Street, Cooper, J. H., Esq., Evington Hall, Leicester. Leicester. Hamson,S.,EBq.,F.R.I.B.A.,St.Martin's, Cott, The Rev. A. McKenzie, M.A., Ashby Leicester. Magna Vicarage, Lutterworth. Harrold, Thomas, Esq., Castle Street, Crewe, Hugo Harpur, Esq., Spring Hill, Hinckley. Cowes, Isle of Wight. Hartopp, Mr. Henry, 124, Pool Road, Crick, F., Esq., Houghton House, Lei­ Newfound Pool, Leicester. cester. Hazell.W., Esq., M.P., (President), Russell Curtis, R., Esq., Market Place, Leicester. Square, London. Curzon, The HOD. Montagu, (President), Herrick, Mrs. Perry-, Beaumanor Park, Clarges Street, London. Loughborough. Dickinson, The Rev. F. B., M.A., Manor Heygate W. U., Esq., (President), Roecliff, House, Ottery St. Mary. Loughborough. Dickinson, J. S., Esq., Friar Lane, Lei­ Hiley, The Rev. A. J. W., M.A., Wood- cester. house Eaves, Loughborough. Donaldson.A. B., Esq., Bitteswell, Lutter­ Hodges, G. H., Esq., Oadby, Leicester. worth. Hind, W. Harley, Esq., 26, Swaiue Street, Draper, A. T., Esq., Friar Lane, Leicester. Bradford, Yorks. 350 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

Holmes, Rev. W. P., M.A., St. Peter's Peach, Robt., Esq., The Elms, Oadby, Vicarage, Leicester. Leicester. Hunt, Mrs. Elizabeth, Stoneygute, Lei­ Peake, Dr. W. Pemberton, Friar Lane, cester. Leicester. Ingram, Thos., Esq., Wigston Magna, Peake, The Rev. J. Dawson, M.A., Leicester. Burrough-on-the-Hill Rectory, Melton Jackson, Rev. Edmund, M.A.(Hon. Local Mowbray. Sec.), Gilmorton Rectory, Lutterworth. Peterborough, The Right Rev. the Lord Johnson, Mrs. T. Fielding, Brookfield, Bishop of, D.D., (Patron), The Palace, Stoneygate, Leicester. Peterborough. Johnson, W. F., Esq.,- Bank Buildings, Pick, S. Perkins, Esq., F.RLB.A., Mill­ Leicester. stone Lane, Leicester. Jones, Thos., Esq., Bradenham, Knighton Piercy, The Rev. J. M. W., M.A., Slawston Park Road, Leicester. Vicarage, Market Harborough. Joyce, M. I., Q.G., Esq., 4, Stone Build­ Powers, G. W., Esq., M.A., Farrar's ings, Lincoln's Inn, London. Building, Temple, E.G. Keck, H. L. Powys-, Esq., (President), Pulman, W. G. B., Esq., Lutterworth. Halebourne, Chobham, Surrey. Pulteney, The Rev. A. W., M.A., Ashley Kiiby, J. H., E»q., Knighton Fields, Rectory, Market Harborough. Leicester. Rendell, The Rev. A. M., M.A., R.D., St. Lanesborough, The Right Hon. the Earl Margaret's Vicarage, Leicester. of, (President), Swithland Hall, Lough- Richardson, Lieut.-Col. J. G. F., Friar borough. Lane, Leicester. London, The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop Robinson, Chas. S., Esq., Stanley Road, of, D.D., D.C.L., (President), The Leicester. Palace, Fulham, London. Roechling, A., Esq., C.E., Market Street, Marriott, The Rev. W. H., M.A., Thrus- Leicester. sington, Leicester. Rodwell, The Rev. C., B.A., R.D., Kimcote Martin, R. F., Esq., The Brand, Lough- Rectory, Lutterworth. borough. Rowley, Mrs. C. F. Dawson, Chichester Maxfield, M., Esq., 6, De Montfort House, East Cliff, Brighton. Square, Leicester. Rutland, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Mitchinson, The Right Rev. Bishop, G.C.B., (Patron), Belvoir Castle, D.C.L., D.D., (President), Pembroke Grantham. College, Oxford. Salusbury, W. Llewellyn, Esq., Llanwera Moore, C. A., Esq., M.D., De Montfort Lodge, London Road, Leicester. Street, Leicester. Sanders, The Rev. Canon, LL.D., St. Morley, F. R., Esq., De Montfort Square, Martin's Vicarage, Leicester. Leicester. Sarson, Col. J. E., V.D., Stoneygate Road, New York Public Library, U.S.A. Leicester. Oliver, C. F., Esq., 20, Alexandra Road, Scott, C. Tollemache. E«q., Market Bos- Leicester. worth Hall, Nuneaton. Oswin, R. B., Esq., Stoneygate Road, Smith-Carrington, Richard, Esq., F.S.A., Leicester. Ashby Folville Manor, Melton. Owen, The Rev. T. W., M.A., Empingham Snow, H. C., Esq., Holmedale, Stoney­ Rectory, Stamford. gate, Leicester. Packe, Hussey, Esq., Prestwold Hall, Somerset, His Grace the Duke of, Loughborough. (President), Burton Hall, Lough- Page, Mr. C. H., 10, New Street, Leicester. borough, Paget, Alfred H., Esq., F.R.I.B.A., Spencer, Mr. C. A., Stoneygate, Leicester. Leicester. Spurway, Mr. W., High Cross Street, Paget, J., Esq., (the late), 28, Bolton Leicester. Street, London. Stevenson, G., Esq., Regent Road, Lei­ Palmer, Col. F., Withcote Hall, Oakham. cester. Palmer, The Rev. W. H., M.A., Wanlip Stocks,The Ven. Archdeacon, (President), Rectory, Leicester. St. Saviour's Vicarage, Leicester. Partridge, S. S. Esq., Belvoir Street, Symonds.The Rev. H.,ThorntonVicarags. Leicester. Leicester. Paul, J. D., Esq., Town End Close, Tabberer, G. 0., Esq., The Pines, West Ratcliffe Road, Leicester. Leigh Road, Leicester. Peach, A. E., Esq., High Croft, Oadby, Taylor, J. W., Esq., Loughborough. Leicester. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 861

Taylor, John H., Esq., 84, Syston Street, Whetstone. W., Esq., Coalville, Leicester. Leicester. Williams, J. H., Esq., (the late), Stoney­ Taylor, Richard, Esq., Ratcliffe Koad, gate, Leicester. Leicester. Wilmer, F. B., Esq., Narborough, Lei­ Tljomson, Chas. Stuart, Esq., Barrow-on- cester. Soar, Loughborough. Winterton, F., Esq., Round Hill, Thur- Thomson, H. T. Arnall, Esq., Anstey maston, Leicester. Frith, Leicester. Withers, Mr. W. J., Silver Street, Lei­ Titlev, The Kev. R. M.A. (Hon. Local cester. Sec.). Harwell Rectory, Hincklej. Wood, Rev. C. Henton, M.A., 13, Tich- Toller. A. T., Ksq. (the late), 1, Paper borne Street, Leicester. Buildings, Temple, B.C. Wood, R. H., Esq., F.S.A., F.R.G.S., Twells, The Rev. Canon, M.A., Thorn- Penrhos House, Rugby. leigh, Bournemouth. Woodhouse, V. M., Esq., Wycliffe Street, Twining, Richard, Esq., Uitteswell, Leicester. Lutterworth. Worswick, Col. R. W., Normanton Tur- Tunbridge, A. W., Esq., Saxe Coburg ville Hall, Hinekley. Street, Leicester. Wright, James, Esq., The Clifle, Barrow- Turner, Joseph, Esq., Northfield House, on-Soar, Loughborough. Blaby. Wright, Philip, Esq., Quorndon, Lough­ Viccars, \V. P., Esq., Anstey Pastures, borough. near Leicester. Wykes, Mrs., The Croft, Stoneygate Road, Walker, T. Esq., Glen Hall, Leicester. Leicester. Warner, E. H., Esq., Quorn Hall, Lough- Young, Mr. Joseph, Gallowtree Gate, borough. Leicester. Wartnaby, J. W., Esq., (Hon. Auditor), The Oaklands, Stoneygate, Leicester.

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1899. Clarke, J. Crispe, Esq., Birstall Hall, Leicester. Curtis, W. J., Esq., Halford Street, Leicester. Dalgleish, Richard, Esq., Asfordby, Melton. Fox, B. H. C., Esq., Misterton Hall, Lutterworth. German, Edw. A., Esq., 616, East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. Hammond, The Rev. H., B.A., Arnesby Vicarage, Wigston Magna. Hardy, The Rer. T. B,, M.A., Narborough Rectory. Hurst, William, Esq., The Grange, Earl Shilton. Richards, H. W. H., Esq., Phoenix Cottage, Belgrade. Satchel], Mr. R. W., Gallowtree Gate, Leicester. Thompson, J. H., Esq., The Woodlands, Knighton. Welldon, C. L., Esq., The Lawn, Birstall. Winckley, The Rev. S. Thorold, M.A., Houghton-on-the-Hill Rectory.

MEMBER DECEASED IN 1898. Bowles, C. J., Esq., Belgrave.

RULES. 1. That the Society be called " THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHJEOLOGIOAI. SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF LEICESTER." 2. That the objects of the Society be, to promote the study of Ecclesiastical Architecture, General Antiquities, and the Restoration of Mutilated Architectural Remains within the County; and to furnish suggestions, so far as may be within its province, for improving the character of Ecclesiastical Edifices, and for preserving all ancient remains which the Committee may consider of value and importance. 352 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

3. That the Society be composed of Patrons, Presidents, Treasurer, and Secre­ taries; and Honorary and Ordinary Members. 4. That tbe Members of the Society be privileged to propose new Members, either by letter or personally, to be elected at tbe Committee Meetings; and that Honorary Members shall be gentlemen who have either rendered signal service to the Society, or are specially learned in the subjects the study of which it is formed to encourage, and shall be nominated by the Committee at one of their Meetings, and proposed for election only at the General Annual Meeting of the Members to be held in the January of euch year. 5. That Rural Deans within the County of Leicester be ex-offieio Members of the Committee, on their signifying an intention to become Members of the Society. 6. That each Member shall pay an Annual Subscription of Ten Shillings, to be due on the first day of January in each year. 7. That the affairs of the Society be conducted by a Committee composed of the Patrons, Presidents, Rural Deans (being Members), all Secretaries of the Society, all Professional Architects (being Members), all Honorary Members, and not less than twenty Ordinary Members, of whom four at least shall have been Members of the Committee of the preceding year. 8. That the Meetings of the Members be held on the last Monday of every alternate month; that one of such Meetings to be held in the month of January be considered the Annual General Meeting, at which the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts be rendered and the Committee for the year be elected, and such new Rules or alterations in the Rules proposed and made as may be thought necessary: provided always that due notice of such new Rules or alteration in Rnles be given by circular to each Member of the Society at least sevftn days before the Annual Meeting. That in addition to the Bi-Monthly Meetings—so including the Annual Meeting—Public Meetings for the reading of Papers, &c., may be held as provided for under Rule 11. 9. That the Committee (of whom five shall be a quorum) have power to add to their number, and to elect from the Society the requisite number of Secretaries. 10. That the Members of the Committee in any neighbourhood may associate other Members of the Society with themselves, and form Committees for Local Purposes in communication with the Central Committee. 11. That the Public Meetings of the Society be holden at such times and places as shall be appointed by the Committee. 13. That the Committee meet at the times and places which they may them­ selves appoint. 13. That the Secretaries be empowered, on thn requisition of five Members of the Committee, to call a Special Meeting of the Society. 14. That Donations of Architectural and Antiquarian Books, Plans,

17. That on application being made to any Member of the Committee, or to the Committee collectively, for the advice of the Society in the restoration of any Church, a Sub-Committee be appointed (of which the Incumbent or Resident Minister be one) to visit the Church, and submit a report in writing to the General Committee. 18. That all Plans for the building, enlargement, or restoration of churches, schools, &c., sent for the inspection of the Committee, be placed in the hands of one of the Secretaries of the Society, at least fourteen days before the Committee Meeting, for the Secretary to prepare a special report thereon. 19. That the Committee have power at any Meeting to make grants towards the objects of the Society, provided that if such grant—other than that for carrying out the objects contemplated in Rules 15 and 16—exceed 30s., notice be given in the circular or advertisement calling the Meeting.

The Bi-Monthly Meetings of the Society are held on the last Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November,—the Meeting in January to be the General Meeting for the transaction of business. Committee Meetings at 2.30 p.m.; Bi-Monthly Meetings at 3 p.m., at the Society's Boom, at the Old Town Library, Guildhall, Leicester.

NOTE.—The Society's Room is now at the Old Town Library, Guildhall, St. Martin's, Leicester, where the Library is kept, and is open daily from 10 to 4 for the use of Members. Any Member borrowing a book is requested to enter the title and date in the book provided for that purpose.

Societies with which the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society exchanges " TRANSACTIONS ":—

The Buckinghamshire Architectural and Archaeological Society. The Cambridge Antiquarian Society. The Clifton Antiquarian Society. The Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. The Essex Archaeological Society. The Kent Archaeological Society. The Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. The North Oxfordshire Archaeological Society. The Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society. The Powys-land Club. (Montgomeryshire.) The St. Alban's and Herts. Architectural and Archaeological Society. The Shropshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. The Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. The Suffolk Institute of Archseology. The Surrey Archaeological Society. The Thoresby Society of Leeds. The Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Association. La Socifitfi d'Archgologie de Bruxelles. 354 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

January 31st, 1898.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society, held at the Library of the Old Town Hall, St. Martin's, Leicester. THE REV. A. M. RENDELL, M.A., in the Chair. It was arranged to order the usual number of copies of the Congress of Archaeological Societies' Index of Papers printed in 1896. A Letter was read from Captain Drummond, stating that 20 bodies and coffins had been found at Lubbesthorpe, and that he would send further particulars. VOTES of thanks were passed to the following Societies, namely:— To the Royal Archaeological Institute for Vol. IV., No. 3, Second Series of Transactions. To the Thoresby Society for Vol. IV., Part 3, and Vol. VTL, Part 2, of its Publications. To the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology for Vol. IX., Part 3, of the Proceedings. To the Essex Archaeological Society for Vol. VI., Part 4, New Series, of its Transactions. The following new Members were elected:—Mrs. Harper, 19, Mecklenburg Street, Leicester; Mr. Alfred Roechling, Market Street, Leicester, Civil Engineer; Mr. William Harley Hind, 26, Swaine Street, Bradford, Yorks. The Report of the Committee for the year 1897, was read by MAJOR FREER, Hon. Secretary, as follows:— THE REPORT.

IN presenting to onr Members the Forty-Third Annual Report of the Society, we, in common with all loyal subjects have with the greatest satisfaction to note the successful celebration of the Sixtieth year of the Keign of Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Victoria, and the numerous mementoes referred to in the latter part of this Report shows hovr universally tins was done in Leicestershire. On the evening of the day in question more than 70 bonfires were counted from the top of Old John, at Bradgate. REPORT. 355

We have to lament the death of three Members. In Sir Frederick Thomas Fowke, Bart., the Society loses one of its oldest Members and a President. Sir Frederick in addition to being Colonel of the Militia for many years was Chairman of Quarter Sessions. He was also the last of the Constables of the Koyal Castle of Leicester, his deputy being your Hon. Corresponding Secretary. We have also to deplore the loss of the Duchess Sforza, for several years a Member of the Society, and Nathaniel Charles Curzon, Esq., of Lockington, who was for many yearn one of our Presidents. One Member, Mrs. Blunt, resigned her Membership. On the other hand we are glad to report that four new Members have been elected, viz.:— In March. The New York Public Library, U.S.A.; F. Fellowes, Esq., 4, Little Church Street, Rugby; Mr. T. M. Odames, 14, Beaumont Road, Leicester. In July. T. W. Everard, Esq., The Gables, St. Mary's Road, Leicester. As in 1896, no less than fourteen new Members were elected, your Committee appeal to all Members, and especially to the Hon. Local Secretaries, to use their best endeavours to induce their friends to join the Society. The following papers have been read during the year:—(1) On Colonel Sir Henry St. John Halford, Bart., C.B., V.D., and (2) An Account of the Excursion to St. Albaris and Hatfield, in 189fi, both by MAJOR FKEEK, Hon. Sec.; and (.1) On the efforts made to convert Arable Land into Pasture in Leicestershire, in the 15th and 10th Centuries, by the RET. W. G. D. FLETCHEII, F.S.A., Hon. Sec. The Committee congratulate the Leicestershire County Council upon the care­ ful restoration of the Old Gateway leading into the Castle Yard from the Newark. At the Congress of Archaeological Societies*, the Society was represented by the Eev. C. Henton Wood, M.A., and Theodore Walker, Esq. At the March Meeting a fine Collection of English and Foreign Orders were exhibited. The year 18!)7 being the Sixtieth year of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Reign is a record for Church work. During this year the following Churches and Buildings have been added to, or restored, namely :— Anstey.—New reredos of oak and two brass standards with seven lights costing .£35, and a new heating apparatus, £70. Asfordby.—The exterior of this church has been partially restored at a cost of £100. Aylestone.—New bell frame for four bells, and a new treble bell have been pro­ vided, and the spire re-pointed,

Broughton Aatley.—A north porch has been built at a cost of £106. Broughton, Nether.—Improvements in church and churchyard, costing £93. Burrough-on-the-Hill.—A brass lectern, costing £14, has been placed in- the church, in memory of the Queen's sixty years' reign. Claybrooke.—The Vicar has given half-an-acre of glebe to the cemetery. Cold Overton.—This church is being restored, at an estimated cost of £300. Diseworth.—The Misses Shakespear have given a new entrance gate to the churchyard, in memory of the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen. Eaton.—New altar furniture, choir stalls, oak lectern, and chancel lamps, have been placed in the church. The wooden partition at the west end has been taken down, thus opening out the western arch; total cost, £60. Fenny Dray ton.—The interior of the church has been renovated, at a cost of £17. A new turret and bell added to the school; cost, £15. Foxton.—Mrs. C. Gordon McKenzie has presented a large American organ to the church. Frowlesworth.—A two manual organ, by Porritt, of Leicester, and costing about £300, has been given to this church. Gilmorton.—A north porch, costing £150, has been built in memory of the sixtieth year of the Queen's reign. Hallaton.—The modern debased tracery of the east window has been replaced by stone tracery in the Decorated style, at a cost of £118. Hinckley.—A silver-gilt chalice and paten have been given by Miss Parker. A large addition to the cemetery has been consecrated. Houghton-on-the-Hill.—The church tower has been thoroughly restored, at a cost of £150, as a memorial of the Queen's Jubilee. The organ (by Walker) has been re-built and enlarged (by Hill), at a cost of £100, by Mrs. Glover, in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Kibworth.—An oak pulpit and brass tablet (costing £136) has been placed in the church by friends, in memory of the late Canon M. F. F. Osborn, for 33 years Rector. Kilworth, North.—Two altar chairs have been placed in the church, as a memorial of the Queen's 60 years' reign. Kirby Bellars.—The south aisle has been re-roofed, and the floor relaid with stone and wood, at a cost of £140. Leicester, S. Barnabas'.—A portion of the nave of the new church of S. Stephen, North Evington, has been completed, costing £3000. Part of the site was given by the Burnaby trustees, and part purchased for £420 by the Church Extension Society, who have also contributed largely to the building fund. Leicester, S. Leonard's.—A new dossal, 18 ft. high, together with sanctuary hangings, have been placed in the church, at a cost of £40. Leicester, S. Margarets.—On the rood screen an oak memorial cross has been placed, from the design of A. Street, Esq..; cost, £31. Leicester, 8. Martin'3.—The partial restoration of this church hag been undertaken. The estimated cost is £3000. Leicester, S. Nicholas'.—Five windows of the south aisle have been restored, and the south wall refaced with granite, and new buttresses built, at a cost of £550. LougKborough, Emmanuel.—Mr. Berridge collected £70 for a new porch for the mission-room at Nanpantan. Loughborough, Holy Trinity.—New sanctuary hangings, pulpit, and lectern frontals, have been presented. Lubenham.—The churchyard has been levelled, planted, and lighted, at a cost of £10. REPORT. 357

Lutterworth.—New stairs have been placed in the bell tower; cost, £50. Mark/ield.—The church walls have been replastereil. Melton Mowbray.—The organ in this church has been enlarged, at u cost of £1100, of which sum, £500 was contributed by the Ward trustees. Mountsorrel, S. Peter's.—\ new granite font, costing 100 guineas, has been placed in the church, and a piece (if ground added to the cemetery. Osgathorpe.—Various improvements have been made in the vestry, and seats and articles of furniture given to the church. Owston.—Embroidered frouials have been given by Mrs. and Miss Palmer, in commemoration of the Queen's, Jubilee. Packington.—A brass altar cross has been given to this church by Mr. A. P. Dunstan, of Lee, Kent. Peckleton.^—Various articles of altar furniture have been provided. Pickwell.—New choir stalls and altar and appointments, with new lamps and hangings, have been placed in this church; cost, £120. Queniborough.—New heating apparatus and lamps have been provided. Quorn.—An organ chamber has been built, costing £350, by E. H. \Vaimr Esq., High Sheriff. Saddington.—The seating accommodation has been increased, the pulpit lined with oak, and a font cover and ewer provided, by the Goodman family. Shepshed.—£100 has been spent in various improvements. Sibstone.—The nave has been re-roofed, re-floored, re-seated, and otherwise improved, at a cost of £425, in memory of Mrs. Mitcbinson. Sileby.—The church has been re-seated, at a cost of £180, in memory of the sixtieth year of the Queen's reign. Stonton Wyville.—New altar furniture has been provided. Suiinford.—New choir stalls with furniture, for clergy vestry and for tower vestry, have been placed in the church by Mrs. R. Spencer and friends; total cost, over £80. Syston.—A portion of ground between the west gates and tower has been enclosed and planted. Thurmaston.—New communion plate has been provided, which, with improve­ ments in the churchyard, &o., have cost £4fi. Tilton-on-the-Hill.—Two of the four bells have been re-hung, and new dossal curtains and altar furniture have been given by the Vicar. Tugby.—A new organ has been provided, which with the fence to the church­ yard, and new lamps for the church, and other improvements, have cost £338. Walton le-Wolds.—Lamps have been placed in the church in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee. Two corona? in the nave, and one (given by the Rector) in the chancel; cost, £22. Wartnaby-cum-Grimsten,—New chairs and an altar cloth have been provided. Whatton, Long.—Altar furniture, given by Lady Crawshaw and Mrs. Godfrey. Whetstone.—£1400 has been spent in restoring this church. Whitwick.—£400 has been raised for restoration, and new altar rails placed in the church. Wigston Magna.—A new granite wall, with iron fencing, round the churchyard, has been given by Thos. Ingram, Esq. Woodville.—£1500 has been spent in restoring this church. NOTE.—In the Peterborough Diocese £42,587 has been spent in 104 parishes this year, besides other parishes where no sums are mentioned. 3.»8 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

In the undermentioned churches stained glass windows have been placed:— Uranxtniic.—One in the chancel. Disewortli.—Four new windows have been placed in the church, costing i'08. Gilmorton.—A stained glass winnow has been placed in the church by Mr. Herbert Parr and the MisseR Rodgers, in memory of their patents, brother and sister*; another by Mrs. Faulkes, in memory of her two brothers, .Messrs. J. and C. Kiiitoo, both Churchwardens of this parish, and her sister, Mrs Ormstou ; another by the Bloxsom family, in memory of various members of their family, who have resided in the parish over 200 years; and a fourth by the Rector (the Kev. E. Jackson) in memory of his mother. Higham-on-the-Hill.—A window given by Mrs. Hurst, in memory of her mother, Mrs, Ada Mary Ashton. Houghton-on the-Hill.—A five-light window has been placed in the east end of the south aisle, by Mr. John Freeman Coleman and the Misses Ann and Elizabeth Coleman, to the memory of their family; and one at the east end'of the north aisle, to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee, by Wm. Jesse Freer, Clerk of the Peace for the County, and Helen, his wife. This is a four-light window, and both are by Messrs. Ward and Hushes, of London. Hitnglescote.—A Jubilee window has been placed in the baptistry, at a cost of A'5U. Kimcote.—A stained glass window has been placed at the east end of the church, by the family of the late Hector, the Rev. Thomas Cox, in memory of their parents. Loughborough, Holy Trinity.—A centre light in the east window, costing £53, has been given by the congregation, in memory of Mrs. Fraser, the late wife of the present Vicar. Rothley.—The east window in the south aisle has been filled with stained glass, costing ±'137, by Mrs. Grieve, of Bury St. Edmund's, in memory of her husband, Peter Grieve, of Culford, and Lucy, their only daughter.

It was RESOLVED that the Report be received and adopted, and circulated amongst the Members. It was arranged that the Accounts should be referred to the General Committee, for consideration and adoption at the March Meeting. A letter was read from Mr. Sladen, which was referred to the Hon. Secretary. A letter was read from Mr. C. J. Billson, the Hon. Librarian, advocating a change in the hour of Meeting. It was proposed, " That in future the time of the Meetings be altered from 11.30 and 12, to 2 and 2.30." This was negatived; and an amendment, " That the time of the Meetings be altered to 2.30 and 3," was carried, and was then put as a substantive motion. A further proposal, "That no alteration be made in the time of the Meetings," having been negatived, the substantive motion was then put and carried. The Bi-Monthly Meetings will therefore be held at 2.30 and 3 p.m. in future. The best thanks of the Society were given to the Committee and Officers for their services during the past year, and they were re-appointed for the current year. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 859

A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Mayor for the use of the Room for Meetings, and to the Press for reporting the proceedings. A VOTE of thanks was also passed to the Chairman for presiding.

March <28th, 1898. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester.

THE REV. A. M. RENDELL, M.A., in the Chair.

An apology for non-attendance was received from Mr. T. Harrold. The Correspondence with the British Record Society was then read, and the following Resolution was carried unanimously:— " That owing to want of Funds, this Society can only continue to print two sheets per annum of the Index to the Leicestershire Wills, and that they will be prepared to be responsible for the Society's share of the cost of Transcribing the Wills and Admin­ istrations of the Peculiars, as asked for in Mr. Fry's letter of the 4th of February last." A Report from the Librarian was then read, the matter to be further considered at the next Meeting. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Shropshire Archaeological and Natural History Society for Vol. X., Part 1, of the Second Series of the Transactions. COLONEL BELLAIRS, Hon. Financial Secretary, presented his Accounts for the past year, which had been duly Audited by Mr. Wartnaby, and showed a balance in hand of £9 17s. 4d., as follows:— TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS. PAYMENTS. 1897. £ a. A. 1897. £ s. A. Jan. 1. By Balance in hand To Printing and Publishing from last year .. .. 722 Transactions, and share of By Subscriptions and Arrears Associated Societies' Vol­ received during the year. 66 0 0 ume, &e...... 60 10 9 By Interest on Investment Rent of Room and Caretaker 3 1ft 0 with Leicester Corporation 2 18 8 Sundries ...... 2 19 6 By Sale of Transactions .. 119 Balance in hand .. .. 9 17 4 A'77 2 7

1898. Jan. 1. Balance in band £9 17 4

Examined and found correct, JOHN WADE WARTNABY, Auditor. 360 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

It was RESOLVED that the same be adopted and an abstract thereof be printed in the Society's Transactions. It was RESOLVED unanimously that the Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of London be one of the Presidents of the Society. It was RESOLVED that the Society subscribe for a copy of the " Leicester Records." Mr. Joseph Turner, of Northfield House, Blaby, was then duly elected a Member of the Society. It was RESOLVED that this Society join the National Photo­ graphic Record Association, subscription £1 Is. per annum.

The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited :— BY MR. J. W. WARTNABY :—A Prayer Book of Queen Anne, date 1707; a Prayer Book belonging to Martha Cox, with a companion to the Altar at the end, dates 1750 and 1748, respec­ tively. This book was very beautifully illustrated. BY MR. F. MORLET:—A Pewter Medal, date 1826, com­ memorating the election of Robert Otway Cave, Esq., as M.P.; also a Brass Medal, with the following inscription :—" Concilium (Ecumenicum Vaticanum, Decembris, 1869, Pio Nono 24 year." BY MAJOR FREER, (for W. H. HIND, ESQ.) :— A DECLARATION AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE LOYAL LOUGHBOROUGH VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, 22ND OCTOBER, 1794.

It was RESOLVED that the Committee arrange for an Excursion in the Summer to Bath and Bristol, or to Worcester and Tewkesbury. A VOTE of thanks was passed to the Chairman for presiding.

May 23rd, 1898. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester.

THE REV. C. H. WOOD, M.A., in the Chair.

VOTES of thanks were passed for the following publications :— To the Antiquarian Society of Stockholm for Proceedings for 1894, and Part 4 of Vol. XVI. of Transactions; To the Cam­ bridge Antiquarian Society for No. 39 of their Proceedings; To the Royal Archasological Institute for No. 217 of Journal. AND ABCELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 361

The Hon. Corresponding Secretary reported that the Bishop of London had agreed to be one of the Presidents of the Society; also that the following Roman relics had been presented to the Leicester Museum by Mr. T. Sladen :— Fragments of roof tiles, and a piece of a shallow earthenware vessel, found at the back of No. 17, Cank Street, Leicester, 9 feet deep. About the same time, a number of fragments of plain and embossed Samian ware, two with imperfect potter's marks, several necks of ampullae, and a small piece of painted Salopian ware, found at the junction of South and North Bond Street, 9 feet deep. The Correspondence was then read. It was RESOLVED that £5 be paid to Mr. W. K. Boyd for transcripts of unpublished Leicestershire documents from the Public Record Office, &c. It was RESOLVED that the Annual Excursion be to Bath and Bristol, on June 30th and July 1st, and that the Excursion Sub- Committee make the necessary arrangements. ME. BILLSON, the Hon. Librarian, presented a new Catalogue, and reported that about 40 per cent, of the Books, &c., in the 1885 list were missing; he then moved that a circular be printed, and sent to such Members as the Hon. Secretaries should think fit, calling attention to the missing books, and requesting the return of the same at once, to the Hon. Librarian, C. J. Billson, Esq., St. John's Lodge, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester. This was carried unanimously.

The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited :— BY MB. T. HABROLD :—The cap of a pillar, found on the site of Hinckley Castle. Further details of this will be published at a future date. BY MB. KIRBY :—An interesting series of Egyptian Photo­ graphs of Thebes, Abu Simbel, Luxor, El Bahari, &c., brought by him from Alexandria.

COLONEL BELLAIBS then read a Paper entitled "THE ANCIENT LEICESTER WATERWORKS."

This Paper is printed at pages 304—307, ante.

VOTES of thanks were passed to the exhibitors, to Colonel Bellairs for his paper, and to the Chairman for presiding. 30'2 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL EXCURSION.

THE ANNUAL EXCURSION of the Society for the year 1898, took place on Thursday and Friday, June 30th and July 1st, 1898. to BATH AND BRISTOL.

On Thursday, June ZQtli, some 30 Members and Friends left Leicester in two saloon carriages for Bath, under the guidance of MAJOR FREER, Hon. Secretary; arriving at this City at 2.17 p.m. Here they were met by MAJOR C. F. DAVIS, F.S.A., who most kindly conducted the party through the Baths to the Roman Baths, of which Major Davis gave a most interesting account, a summary of which is as follows :—

The city of Bath occupies the site of the Roman town of Aquae Sulis, although there is evidence that, as in the case of Chester, it was a waste for probably two centuries, following its destruction in A.D. 577. Antoninus in his 14th Itinerary mentions it as in direct communication with the military roads from London through Silchester (Calleva) to Caerleon (Isca Silurum). The Roman road from Lincoln, Cirencester to Ilchester and the south coast, crosses the former road at Bath, but both these ancient roads appear in the first place to have omitted Bath precisely as was the case with York (Corinium). The road from Lincoln crosses the valley a mile to the eastward of the city, through the fort town on Hampton Downs, the road from Caerleon crossing at the fort, although a more direct road to Silchester and London was also carried to the south of the present city. The diversion of these roads by the Romans, so far as they can at present be traced, was due to the attraction of the hot mineral springs, and the erection of the baths and the residences surrounding them. Claudius was in all probability the Roman founder, as a coin of his reign (1st brass) was obtained during the excavations, which was undoubtedly originally deposited on the large stone slab on which it was found. It may be assumed that A.D. 54, or within 15 years of that time, was the date of the commencement of the baths, which, subsequently enlarged from time to time during a period of 350 years, were afterwards allowed to fall into disrepair, although still used for their original purpose, though much curtailed during the following 177 years. It has only recently been ascertained that the south wall of the mediaeval bath, known as the King's bath, is a relic of the ancient magnificent Roman establishments, the existence of any portion ANNUAL EXCURSION, 363 of the Roman baths having been merely a matter of conjecture until about the year 1754. During excavations that were made at that time for the erection of houses oil the site of the former Prior's residence near the Abbey, a considerable bath was uncovered. An account of this discovery was published in August, 1755, in the " Gentleman's Magazine." Subsequently yet further portions were laid bare, but as the ancient work which was not then destroyed was again covered with houses, the Roman baths of Bath were once more lost to view. About the year 1871, the writer commenced work which ultimately led to the discovery of the Roman well, an octangular enclosure 50 feet by 40 feet, a great bath 110 feet long by nearly 67 feet wide, a circular bath and several other large baths, together with the heating chambers for hot baths corresponding to the system now known as " Turkish" baths. A portion of these discoveries has been covered in by the erection of the recent baths, but these have been erected so judiciously that no ancient work is really hidden, and the new buildings preserve the antiquities from exposure to the weather. The largest bath is still uncovered, but the scholae and exedrae have been recently roofed in for the better preservation of the antiquities. Since 1871, excavations have been carried on more or less continuously, and in 1897, a wooden duct, which formerly bore away the hot mineral water from the spring beneath the King's bath, was traced for 100 yards or more. The wood of this duct which is oak, is remarkably perfect, although the structure was probably put together, if not in the reign of Claudius, not later than the time of Titus. Coins of these Emperors were found during the exploration, with other coins of Constantine and his successors. More remarkable recoveries from this duct were a carbuncle ear-ring, set in gold, a crescent pin with a pearl, other pins of bronze, fibulae, &c., and no less than 30 gems (Intaglios), pro­ nounced by the authorities of the to be of either the 1st or 2nd century. Amongst all the monuments and remains of the Roman occu­ pation of Britain, it is in this city alone that any public baths have been discovered; and when it is remembered that, unlike any other Romano-British work, the buildings erected here were not only of great extent and architectural grandeur, but were constructed of collosal materials obtained from the immediate neighbourhood, the visitor to Bath cannot fail to be impressed with the continuity of its history, while he finds evidences so complete of an Imperial splendour, only surpassed in Rome itself. v VOL. VIII. 864 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

It is believed that the Roman Thermae from the 1st to the 4th century, covered an area exceding 7 acres and capable of the accomodation at one time of upwards of 1000 bathers, while a much larger area of gardens and recreation grounds undoubtedly adjoined the baths themselves. If the baths had not a distinctly British origin, the general dimensions leading to that belief, it is held to be established that the Roman work, commenced as we have seen as early as the reign of Claudius, was carried on and subsequently enlarged and altered under successive Emperors. On the recall of the Roman Legions from Britain the ruins of the baths seem to indicate a considerable curtailment. Many baths and apartments were blocked up, the bathers being fewer, but still with a paucity of means to maintain them in repair they served to accommodate the Romano-British inhabitants of Bath, until the city was ruthlessly destroyed and laid waste in A.D. 577. The King's and Queen's bath, which occupies a portion of the site of the eastern establishment of the Romans, was enlarged and adapted with all modern appliances, 40 in number, at a cost exceeding £20,000, from the designs of the writer, and opened in June, 1889, by H.R.H. The Duchess of Albany. During the last two years a building has been erected affording an additional Concert Room, Reading Room, &c,, beneath which is provided a Museum for the Antiquities which have been discovered on the site. The Great Roman bath has been surrounded by a colonnade resting on the ancient piers. It was considered that the Scholse needed protection, and this necessitated the new erection; but it must be borne in mind that this new work is not intended to be in any sense a restoration of the old, which was far more colossal in its proportions. The continuance of these baths on one site for nearly 1900 years is recorded in an inscription on the wall of the King's bath. To this wall the Roman and the Saxon and the succeeding generations to the present time have in turn contributed, so that the structure represents an unbroken history from Claudius and Edgar, to Victoria, our Empress Queen. In addition to the inscribed plate recording the recovery of a Roman lady by the use of the mineral springs, the Romano-British mask (unique), the jewellery and Roman ornaments, and the collection of engraved gems, 33 in number, Major Davis discovered some portions of the walls of the great Church that was built partly over the ruins of the baths in the 8th century with Roman materials from the ruins. This Church was founded by Offa, King of Mercia, who died in 794. It was doubtless, from a seal that still exists, giving a view of its eastern end, distinctly Roman- ANNUAL EXCUESION. 365 esque in style, a style of which there is no representative in Britain, and which is only to be found near this country in South Brittany. In a portion of the hypocaust of the Roman bath, 14 feet below the ancient level, was found in July, 1898, a fine inscribed Saxon cross of great interest, full particulars of which will be found in Major Davis's valuable notes recently published by him in Bath. The Abbey Church of SS. Peter and Paul was next visited; and we are indebted to Messrs. J. W. MOKEIS, F.S.S., and THOS. BROWNE, for the following account of the same :—

ABBEY CHURCH OP S. PETER AND S. PAUL.

Although compared with such famous Cathedrals as those of Canterbury or York, of Salisbury or Wells, the Abbey Church of Bath is a small building, its interesting history no less than its eminent architectural beauty must ever secure for it a large measure of admiring attention. The present building is the comparatively modern successor of more ancient edifices and has been described as "the latest (con­ siderable) specimen of ecclesiastical Gothic Architecture erected in the Kingdom," dating only from 1499, whereas the history of the Church carries us back probably to the 7th century, and certainly to the 8th. A mere enumeration of the vicissitudes to which this ecclesiastical foundation has been exposed can only serve to stimulate an enquiry which it cannot satisfy. In A.D. 676, Osric founded a Nunnery here on the site of which King Offa, about 775, appears to have established a Monastery and Church, both of which are said to have been destroyed, possibly by the Danes, though the date and fact are alike uncertain. In the 10th century the Monastery and Abbey enjoyed Royal favour, and Edgar was here crowned in 973. In the time of William Rufue the Monastery is said by Warner to have been totally burnt down, but it is clear that John de Villula, about 1090, "pullid down the old Church of S. Peter, at Bath, and erectid a new (Church) much fairer." In 1137 the whole city was ravaged by fire and the Church was probably injured. It was immediately either rebuilt, or more probably, completed by Bishop Robert, but appears again to have fallen into a state of ruinous decay, from which it was the glory of Bishop King and Prior Birde to recover it in the 16th century. One more vicissitude had yet however to be endured. The Dissolution of the Monasteries brought trouble to the Abbey. " The Commissioners offered the whole Church to the town for 200 marks." The offer was not accepted, but the building was dismantled. In 1560 Edmund Colthurst " made the city a present of the carcass of St. Peter's Church," and it remained the 366 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. property of the Corporation until 1835. Successive restorations have contributed to the completion of the edifice as we now behold it. The names of Chapman in 1572, of Lord Burleigh and Thomas Bellot about 1600, of Bishop Montague about 1616, and of the Rev. Charles Kemble, 1864-74, are identified with the present glory and beauty of this ancient Church, now once again what it was called in the 10th century—" mira fabrica." Architecturally considered, the Abbey is a fine building of late perpendicular work comprising a very wide and lofty nave and choir, north and south aisles and transepts with central tower. The nave has five bays and the choir three. The tower is a rectangular oblong being much narrower on the north and south sides than on the east and west. The Church has been called " The Lantern of England " from its bright interior and the large number of windows, 52 in all. John de Villula's Church is supposed to have extended much further eastward than the present choir, and the position of his tower to have been near the present east end, where a fragment of the Norman piers is shewn under a grating in the north aisle of the choir. Two other fragments of Norman work are to be seen below the north aisle of the nave, and there are traces of Norman work at the east ends of the choir aisles. The floor of the Norman Church must have been about 6 feet below the present floor. The Chantry Chapel of Prior Birde is a lovely piece of work in the south arcade of the choir. Bishop Montague, who completed the rebuilding, is commemorated by a very florid classical monu­ ment in the north arcade of the nave. The fan vaulting to the roofs of the choir and its aisles and the transepts is probably all of Bishop King's work. The rest of the vaulting was put up in 1866. After walking through the town, the party visited the Royal Victoria Park (50 acres in extent), opened by Her Majesty the Queen, in 1830. They then went on by train to Bristol. The party stayed at the Royal Hotel, on College Green, and were much pleased with the accomodation provided for them.

Friday, July 1st. On the morning of July 1st, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (formerly the Church of the Abbey of S. Augustine), was first visited under the guidance of CANON BARNETT and ALFRED E. HUDD, ESQ., F.S.A., (to whom I am indebted for ANNUAL EXCURSION. 367 re-using this paper so far as it relates to Bristol), the following short account of which is found in the Handbook on Bristol, of the British Association in 1898.

S. AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY, NOW THE CATHEDRAL. A.D. 1142. Founded by Robt. Fitz-Harding, of Bristol. 1148. Consecrated. 1155. Enlarged and enriched. Chapter House and Great Gateway. 1220. Elder Lady Chapel (originally detached), and north window of north transept. 1280. East window. 1306-32. Abbot Knowle's rebuilding. Arcade highest of any English Cathedral, 51 feet. (York, 50 feet.) 1330. Berkeley Chapel. 1340, Newton Chapel. (P. 1330.) 1450-70. Centra] towers rebuilt. 1868-88. New nave and western towers built.

The following account was prepared by COL. BRAMBLE, F.S.A., for the recent Meeting of the British Association, at Bristol:— " The Abbey was founded 1142, suppressed and constituted as a Cathedral by Henry VIII. It consists of choir and nave (both with aisles), transepts, Lady chapel east of north transept, central and two western towers and a north porch. The nave, its aisles and western towers have been erected at intervals, since 1865, in the Decorated style, under designs of Mr. Street, and subsequently of Mr. Pearson. The earlier portions have little of the original Norman work remaining. Substantially they are flowing Decorated of circa 1330-40, with tower and other Perpendicular additions of Abbot Newland, 1480 to 1500. The Lady Chapel however is good early English work of circa 1200. " There is no clerestory, the choir and nave with their aisles being all of equal height. This peculiarity seriously diminishes the apparent size of the building from the exterior, without any equivalent advantages. Observe, (1) The manner in which the thrust of the groining is carried across the aisles by a "stone beam," supported by an arch; a practical modification of the usual "flying buttress." (2) The unusual amount of tracery belows the transoms, of the 14th century windows. (3) The sepulchral niches in the side walls. (4) The lines of inscribed stones in the north choir aisle which clearly define the external line of the original narrow Norman aisle. 868 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

" South of the Cathedral stood the Chapter house and domestic buildings. The former is of late or transition Norman, the vestibule being remarkably fine. The Refectory has been converted into a Schoolroom. South and east of these are portions of the lower or Infirmary cloister and of the Abbot's house. The latter converted into a residence for the Bishop, was destroyed by fire in "The Bristol Riots," 1881. " West of the Cathedral is a fine late Norman arch, leading to Lower Green or College Square. " The whole of the upper portions is a recent restoration."

The Cross in the centre of College Green was next visited, and is a modern copy of the Bristol High Cross, which formerly stood in the intersection of the four main roads in the centre of the city, (Corn Street, &c.) The original is at Stourhead, Wilts. The Mayor's Chapel, or Church of S. Mark, was then visited under the guidance of W. R. BARKER, ESQ., J P. (author of a work entitled: S. Mark's or the Mayor's Chapel, published in 1892), and MR. HUDD. This was formerly the Hospital of the Gaunts, founded for the Relief of the Poor, about 1220, by Maurice Berkeley de Gaunt, a grandson of the founder of S. Augustine's Abbey. Internally it is of considerable beauty, archi­ tecturally, and contains numerous sepulchral effigies of the Gaunt, Fitzharding, and other families. Some traces of its original semi- monastic arrangements can be readily seen. The Bristol Grammar School formerly adjoined it on the east: the Merchants' Technical College now stands on the site. The Church of S. Stephen with its tall and graceful tower, with its pierced parapets and turrets, was then passed en route for S. John's Gate, the only one of the City Gates remaining: the site of the wall was pointed out by Mr. Hudd. The other City Gates also had Churches attached to them—dedicated to SS. Giles, Leonard and Nicholas. In S. Mary le Port Street were then seen a range of picturesque half-timbered houses. Those on the south side, about the middle of the street, are built not only against the north wall of the Church, the aisle windows being blocked up for the purpose, but are actually bracketed out so as to overhang the aisle roof. The Shields on the fronts of two of them are those of the Brewers' Company. A range of rather later houses may be seen in King Street. The venerable-looking, battlemented timbered house standing at the corner of the High and Wine Streets, is said to have been imported from Amsterdam, and bears the date 1676. ANNUAL EXCUESION. 369

The site of the Castle was then visited. The Castle was built in the llth century and stood east of the city extending from near the end of Wine Street to the Old Market. The Moat is still clearly traceable; and turning from Castle Street into Castle Green, two vaulted and groined chambers, one 13th, and one 15th century, remain on the east side. In the one a room has been constructed beneath the vaulting, the other is used as a stable.

We then were conducted over S. Peter's Hospital, by MB. HUDD, who gave the following account of the building:— The picturesque Mansion, formerly called " the Mint," now known as S. Peter's Hospital, was in the 15th and 16th centuries the residence of some of Bristol's merchant princes. In 1435 the house was bequeathed to Thomas and Walter, sons of Thomas Norton, burgess of Bristol: one of whom resided in the eastern, the other in the western, portion of the building. Thomas, who occupied the eastern part, was the celebrated alchemist who claimed to have discovered the " philosopher's stone," and the "elixir of life." " Thomas Norton of Bristowe, A perfect master ye may him trow." He was the author of " The Ordinall of Alchemy." The house remained in the possession of the Norton family till 1580, when Sir George Norton sold it to Henry Newton, afterwards Sir Henry Newton, of Barrs' Court.) In 1607 it was bought by Robt. Aldworth, (Mayor of Bristol, 1609,) who enlarged and partially rebuilt the house. It then passed through different families till about 1650, when it was used as a sugar house, being rented in 1655 at ,£6 per annum. In 1695 a mint was established here, and for a couple of years much money was struck, (marked with the letter B) well known to collectors. In 1698 the property was purchased by the Corporation, and has since been used as a Workhouse, a Cholera Hospital, and for other municipal purposes. The Board room (of the time of Aldworth) has been recently somewhat restored, and is a fine Jacobean apartment. Above the present ceiling is the open timber roof of the 16th century. We are glad to learn that through the exertions of Mr. Hudd and his friends, this handsome ceiling is not to be ruined by the insertion of four ventilators. The party then passed over Bristol Bridge, (originally built A.D. 1247, re-erected in stone in 1760, and widened in 1860). Temple Church should then have been visited, but was not for want of time. 370 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

This Temple or Holy Cross Church, occupies the site of a Church of the Knight's Templar, whose house stood south of it. The original Church was oval in form, the foundations were recently discovered in the centre of the present building, which dates from the end of the 14th century. The tower (the upper stage of which was erected in 1460), leans some 4 feet to the west owing to the failure of the foundations, the ground being a marsh : for the same reason the nave walls have " spread." In Canynge's House, Redcliffe Street, the remains of the Great Hall, and a panelled room with beautiful encaustic Tiled Floor, &c., was then seen, after which the beautiful Church of S. Mary Redcliffe, was visited, also under the able guidance of Mr. Hudd.

The following interesting account was written by , ESQ., in 1890 :— S. MARY REDOLIFFE. A.D. 1160. There was a Church here in the 12th century (circa 1160), which by a Charter of Henry II. given to of this Norman building, only a few stones remain. 1230. Lower stage of tower and inner north porch. This porch was perhaps added to the Norman or Trans. N.E.E. nave. About 1320. The outer north porch added circa 1320. (Edw. IT.) 1360-90. South transept rebuilt: then wall of south aisle and south porch: the remaining aisles with " Wykeham " windows. 1460. Clerestory and vaulting by H. Canynges, Jnr. 1480. Lady Chapel and windows and vaulting of south aisle of nave. Sepulchral monuments to Lord R. Berkeley. &c.

Queen Elizabeth on her visit to Bristol in 1574, pronounced Redcliffe " one of the most famouse, fairest and goodliest parish churches in England," an estimate of its superiority which few will dispute. Why the magnitude and beauty of the edifice did not cause it to be raised to the dignity of a Cathedral, instead of the neigh­ bouring house of Augustinian Canons, is answered by the quaint old Fuller, who says, that this Church " was not sufficiently accommodated like S. Augustine's with public buildings about it for a Dean and Chapter." He characteristically adds, that " as the town of Hague, in Holland would never be built about, as accounting ANNUAL EXCURSION. 371 it more credit to be the biggest of villages in Europe, than a lesser city, so Redcliffe Church esteemeth it a greater grace to lead the van of all parochial, than to follow in the rear after many Cathedral Churches in England." The origin of the name " Redcliffe " will be at once explained by entry into the Quaker's Burial Ground, which lies at the end of Jones' Lane, opposite the western front of the Church, where on the northern side the bare red sandstone rises high above the green turf just as it did centuries ago. Excavated in this rock is a veritable 14th century hermit's cell, with a pointed doorway and rude sedilia, the construction of which chamber shows that this part of the cliff has remained unmutilated from the time that the anchorite who first occupied it retired from the hurrying life of the world. The founder of the cell was Thomas, eighth Lord Berkeley, who appointed (A.D. 1346) John Sparkes as his bedes­ man. The Berkeleys were lords of Bedminster and Redcliffe, and as such there can be no doubt that they erected the 13th century Church of S. Mary's, some valuable remains of which are incor­ porated in the present 15th century structure. In the wall of the south aisle of the Church are monumental recesses similar in character to the Berkeley tombs in the Cathedral, the stellated mouldings enshrining which are known as Berkeley arches. In the absence of historical record of the Early Church, these arches may be assumed to be evidence of the connection of the Berkeleys with the fabric ; and the existence of a mailed effigy in the north transept, said to be that of one of the Knights of Berkeley, strengthens this conclusion. There are evidences both documentary and constructive of a Norman Church on this site, but we need not here enter into the subject. The Early English or 13th century remains may still, to a considerable extent, be traced by a careful eye, the lower stage of the tower and the inner north porch with their arcading, being manifestly of this period. The local histories state that Simon de Burton, several times Mayor of Bristol, began to build Redcliffe Church in 1294. A Church certainly existed here a century earlier than this, and it is possible that the Decorated outer porch, which is about the time of Simon de Burton, may be assigned to his munificence, the Manor of Redcliffe having at that period been alienated from the Berkeleys. In the reign of Edward III., just as Decorated Architecture was passing into Perpendicular, the 13th century Church appears to have been to a great extent demolished to provide for a new structure. 372 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

The builders began with the south transept which belongs to the reigns of Edward II. and Edward III. The tall south window, the finest window in the Church, agrees in date with Abbot Knowles' windows in the Cathedral, or the time of Edward II. (murdered in 1326). The windows of the clerestory, with their rims of quatrefoils, are somewhat later and belong to the Decorated period, as do also the piers, arcade, and groining of the same transept. The south porch is also of this date. Then at the time (circa 1367) when the nave of Winchester Cathedral was being rebuilt by , who was (A.D. 1361) a of RedclifTe, came the building of all the other aisles. About the middle of the 15th century. William Canynges, the younger, transformed the Church into the Perpendicular style, (a style that is detested by Mr. Ruskin, but is dignified by S. Mary Redcliffe), raising the clerestory throughout, vaulting it with exquisite Kerne groining, and glazing its windows, finishing the north transept in imitation of the south. In this Church, remarks Archdeacon Norris, " all the deep shadows are below, and the highest story is full of light. It is not so in our Cathedral; there the chief light falls on the pavement, and the vault is shadowy. So it is in ." The strong contrasts of light and shadow here, contribute much to the impressiveness and mysterious beauty of the building. The 15th century builders lifted the vault glazing the whole space between buttress and buttress. The work of the younger Canynges is precisely that portion which has its external walls panelled. The clerestory of nave, chancel and north transept are panelled, and the windows of these portions have uniform tracery, but the clerestory windows of the south transept are wholly different, showing difference of date and builder. The Lady Chapel at the extreme east was being constructed in 1386. The ground plan is a cross within a cross, the outer lines being formed by the walls, and the inner by the ranges of clustered columns, which follow not only the course of the nave, but like­ wise the transept and chancel. The double aisles to the transepts are a very uncommon arrangement, and give the idea, when viewed from beneath either of the tall windows of these stately wings, of one spacious Church intersecting another at right angles, the four tall central arches apparently giving support to an external or central tower, which was in fact their intention. The fluted columns, bounding majestically upward, and rami­ fying into the symmetrical tracery of the vaulted roof of the tripled aisles, foliate at the points of junction into literally a thousand forms. There are in fact 1185 bosses, mostly of leafage and flowers, carved with sprightly fancy, and no two alike. ANNUAL EXCURSION. 373

The special features of the exterior of the Church are the magnificent but somewhat meretricious north porch, and the yet more noble tower. But from these the eye wanders off towards the fabric as a whole, the balanced proportion of its members and its sustained grandeur captivating the attention like a magnificent piece of sculpture. This, in fact, the structure is, being a fretted mass from end to end. Throughout the late restoration, which has cost over £40,000, there has been an honourable endeavour to bring back to view the exact structure that existed in the 15th century. The re-building of the spire is so successful a work, that it almost reconciles us to the absence of a central tower. The total length of the Church externally is 250 feet; height of the tower, 110 feet; of spire, 151 feet; total of tower, cap and finial, 267 feet from pavement. Before leaving the stately pile, the visitor will ascend the staircase in the hexagonal north porch, to the room with the stone grilled windows at the crest, where lie the mouldering chests which once supplied the Rowley Poems, or their idea, to Chatterton. Boswell tells of a visit he made to this muniment room with his distinguished chief, where George Calcott, a boon companion of the poet, and a profound disbeliever in his Rowleian genius, demonstrated the authenticity of the poems, by pointing out the chests where they were found (?). That Rowley and Chatterton are one and the same has been proved; but in days when identity is established in a certain order of minds between Bacon and Shakespeare, a division of the former two may still be attempted. Thomas Chatterton was born on the 20th of November, 1752. It seems impossible to state with confidence whether he first saw the light at the Pile Street School-house, opposite his monument in Redcliffe Churchyard, or on Redcliffe Hill. His birth occurred three months after his father's death, an event that entailed the removal of the widow to fresh lodgings, in order to make room for a successor to her husband in the mastership of the school. Whether the removal took place before her confinement is not certain, but it is certain that at an early age the boy-poet was among the humble scholars at the same school. A visitor to the Church, the shrine and inspiration of young Rowley's genius, may yet see the schoolroom and master's house attached to the same, in like condition as when the Chattertons were in possession, the name of the father appearing among the list of schoolmasters on a board affixed within the school. Chatterton's boyhood was spent beneath the shadow of the magnificent fane, whose influence inspired his imagination and medisevalised his spirit. As has been many times told, the boy- poet went to London, to seek his livelihood by writing for 374 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL journals and magazines. He failed in his aim, and to save dying for want of bread, he finished his coarse by his own hand. On the 24th of August, 1770, his landlady in Grove Street, Holborn, begged him to dine with her. He declined with custo- mijry hauteur of manner, alleging that he was not hungry. Shortly afterwards he left the house. He was heard to return— to enter his room—to lock the door. The next morning he was missed at his usual hour of appearance, and no sound was heard within his room. The door was broken open, and he was found stretched upon his bed, cold and stiff, a victim to despair, and self-destroyed by poison. Nearly opposite the south transept of the Church, a little within the grave-yard, is a tombstone inscribed with the names of Chatterton's parents and some of his near relatives. There is a tradition that the poet was secretly brought from London, and interred in the family grave. But as the primary evidence of the fact depends upon the testimony of a single person, it seems hardly of due authenticity, though one might wish it to be true. Mr. Le Grice, writing in the "Gentleman's Magazine," (August, 1838), in referring to this story, declares it to be "perfectly absurd." " His remains " he says, "were deposited in a pit which admitted of many bodies, prepared for those who died in the workhouse of St. Andrew's, Holborn. The admittance for the corpse was by a door, like a horizontal cellar door, so it was pointed out to me many years ago. I wished to stand on his grave, the precise spot. ' That' said the sexton ' cannot be marked.' " In this Church were married the poets Southey and Coleridge.

Special votes of thanks were passed to Major Davis and Mr. Hudd for their most valuable services. The party returned to Leicester that evening after thoroughly enjoying their visit.

July 25th, 1898. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Rooms, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester.

F. MOKLEY, ESQ., in the Chair.

MAJOR FREER reported that a very successful Excursion had been made on June 30th and July 1st, by 26 Members and friends to Bath and Bristol. The arrangements were well carried out by the Midland station-master at Leicester and the refresh­ ment department at St. Pancras. The Society was especially AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 375 indebted to Major Davis, F.S.A., of Bath, and to Mr. Alfred E. Hudd, F.S.A., of Clifton, for their great kindness in conducting the party round Bath and Bristol, respectively, and he moved that a special vote of thanks be passed to those gentlemen, who had promised to give a written Paper on those two cities. This was seconded, and carried nem. con. MAJOR FREER then read the correspondence that he had had with the Solicitor to the Great Central Railway, and the Town Clerk informed the Members that the Borough authorities would do all in their power to keep the Roman pavement from being ruined by the wet. He also reported the discovery of a fresh Roman pavement near S. Nicholas' Church, at present only partly laid open, and asked the Society to pass a Resolution earnestly request­ ing the owners, Messrs. E. Shardlow and Simpson, to preserve the pavement in situ This was carried nem. con. A photograph of the pavement was exhibited by Colonel Bellairs. The following new Members were elected :—Mr. E. H. Warner, Quorn Hall, Loughborough; and the Rev. A. W. J. Hiley, Wood- house, Loughborough. Mr. T. Fellows, who had left the county, resigned his Member­ ship, as did Mr. W. G. Fretton, F.S.A., the Hon. Corresponding Member for Coventry.

COLONEL BELLAIRS read the following notes on the Destruction of the TRINITY HOSPITAL, IN THE NEWARKE, exhibiting a plan of the ancient building:—

Some time ago I read a Paper before this Society on the Trinity Hospital. I wrote it in anticipation of what is now decreed, that is the destruction of the building which, though much mutilated and altered, comprises the still extensive remains of one of the finest 14th century halls ever existing in this country, and the recent destruction of the west end of the building has revealed the ancient plan very clearly. It was a large hall, consisting of a nave and side aisles, the nave being divided from the aisles by an arcade of 15 arches on each side. At the east end was a chapel (or chancel) divided from the nave by a fine large pointed chancel arch still remaining, and a screen which has been destroyed. The side aisles were screened off and divided into separate rooms for the hospitallers. At the west end, as is usual in all old mediaeval 376 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL halls, were three doors leading to the kitchen, butteries, and cellars, and over these doors was as usual a minstrels' gallery —as is still seen in our Old Town Hall and many other old halls at our Universities and elsewhere—I have never heard of a hall of the grand dimensions of this, which was a princely gift of the Lancastrian branch of the Royal Family of England to the town of Leicester. This Hospital was well endowed and cared for till the revenues were confiscated at the Reformation. As I mentioned in my first notice, this building was said by the misleading, if not false, inscription placed over the modern door, to have been rebuilt by George III. (who I dare say never heard of it), but it was only altered and the floor raised about 2 feet, the arches filled with brick, and an upper storey constructed for the women. At the same time the two arches on each side adjoining the chapel or chancel were destroyed, and the space converted into an open room some­ thing like a transept, which forms with the original chancel the present chapel. If the brick and mortar work of George III. were taken down and the upper storey removed so as to leave the arches and stonework visible and intact, it would show what it was, and sketches, drawings, and photographs could be taken. And better still, if it could be restored to its original state and converted into an extra museum (which will very soon be wanted) it would be one of the most interesting objects to be seen in Leicester. The present pointed doorway entrance to the chapel is original, though the mouldings have been destroyed— the ground outside having been raised about 3 feet, and inside 2. When excavations are made no doubt the original floor will be discovered. The entire length of the Hospital from the East wall of the chancel to the buttery arches at the West end was about 220 feet, and the extreme width about 50 feet.

Since writing the above I have read in a book called the " Complete English Traveller," published 1771, concerning Leicester, as follows :— " Henry, Duke of Lancaster, built and endowed an hospital " without the South Gate. The Structure is low covered with " lead, but being much neglected the inside has a most wretched " appearance. Near the door (the present entrance to the Chapel) "is the altar where the said mass; but it is now used as " a place for one of the old men to read prayers."

It was RESOLVED that Colonel Bellairs be authorised, on behalf of the Society, to take such steps as may be necessary to preserve drawings and plans, &c., of the old Hospital. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 377

The following Leicestershire Deeds, &c. were exhibited by MR. HENRY HARTOPP :— (1) A Deed by which William Reneson conveys all his goods, &c., in Little Appleby, co. Leicester, to Richard le Vernon, Lord of Harleston, co. Stafford, William Vernon, his uncle, and others; dated at Little Appleby on Sunday after the Feast of S. Barnabas', 12th Henry IV. (June 14th, 1411). (2) Lease from the Crown to Kenelm Elyott for 31 years of a mill and house at Twyford, co. Leicester, being part of the possessions of the late monastery of Owston, dated July 22nd, 1592, part of the great Seal of England attached. (3) Original unproved Will of Thomas Rudyard, of the parish of All Saints', Leicester, dated 19 June, 1656. Thomas Rudyard was elected Mayor of Leicester in September, 1641, and during his term of office Charles I. paid two visits to the town. He was buried in the chancel of All Saints' Church, 30 July, 1656, six weeks after making his Will. (4) Genealogy of the Hartopp family of Leicestershire, com­ piled by Henry Hartopp. A voluminous MS. containing an account of the family from the earliest to the present time, together with some account of their estates, &c., compiled from the family and other records. This MS., which is approaching completion, is being specially prepared for Captain and Mrs. Burns-Hartopp, of Little Dalby and Scraptoft. It contains many pedigrees of kindred families, numerous coats of arms emblazoned, ancient prints, photos, &c. A VOTE of thanks to Mr. Hartopp and the Chairman ended the Meeting.

September 26t&, 1898. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester.

THE REV. A. M. RENDELL, M.A., in the Chair.

VOTES of thanks was passed to the Cambridge Antiquarian Society for a List of Members of the Society; and to the Rev. A. M/Rendell, M.A., for Vols. IX. and X. of the " Gentleman's Magazine Library." The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited :—

BY MR. T. FEWKBS :—A Bronze Key, found in Blackfriars, Leicester. 378 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL

BY MR. PEACH :—Volume of Election Squibs in 1852; some very interesting.

BY MAJOR FREER (for W. H. HIND, ESQ.) :—

MUSTER ROLL OF THE LOUGHBOROUGH VOLUNTEERS, IN 1794; AND LIST OF OFFICERS OF 4TH BATTALION OF LEICESTERSHIRE MILITIA, IN 1810.

These Lists are printed hereafter.

THE REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER, M.A., F.S.A., contributed a Paper (which was read in his absence by COLONEL BELLAIHS), entitled "LEICESTERSHIRE CHURCH BRIEFS."

VOTES of thanks for the same, and to the Chairman were passed.

November ZSth, 1898. Bi-Monthly Meeting held at the Society's Room, at the Old Town Hall Library, Leicester.

THE REV. A. M. RENDELL, M.A., in the Chair. Letters of apology were received from T. Harrold, Esq., and J. H. Garnar, Esq., and from Colonel Bellairs and Major Freer, Hon. Secretaries. Letters of thanks were received from the President and Council of the Edinburgh Architectural Association, from the British Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and from the Surrey Archaeological Society for Part 5, Vol. VIII., of this Society's Transactions. VOTES of thanks were passed to the Shropshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, for Vol., X. Part 2, Second Series of Transactions ; to Mrs. de Mowbray for her " History of Knossing- ton;" to the Powys Land Club for Vol. XXX., Part 2, of Collections; and to the Yorkshire Archaeological Society for Part 58 of the Archaeological Journal. AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 379

It was RESOLVED to purchase from Mr. G. B. Morgan his manuscript Transcript from the Royalist Composition Papers relating to Leicestershire, in the Public Record Office. Mr. John Wm. Barker, of Belvoir Street, Leicester, was duly elected a Member of the Society.

The following Antiquities, &c., were exhibited:—

BY MR. E. BLAND : A token issued by Mr. John Wilkinson, Ironmaster, of Rettsham, Bradley, Willey and Snedsham; and a metal match box. BY MR. J. W. WARTNABY : A duty paid Almanack, 1812, with the Shilling Stamp impressed.

VOL. VIII. 380 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

A DECLARATION AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE LOYAL LOUGHBOROUGH VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, 22ND OCTOBER, 1794. COMMUNICATED BY WILLIAM HARLEY HIND.

"AT a General Meeting of the Loughborough Loyal Volunteers held at the Angel Inn, on the 22nd of October, 1794 : the following Declaration and Resolutions were adopted and ordered to be entered in a Book, to be kept for that purpose and signed by every Member." DECLARATION. " We the under-signed, convinced that it is our Duty to assist the Executive Government, in protecting our Laws and Constitu­ tion ; declare that we enter the Corps of Loyal Loughborough Volunteers, to defend our Town and Parish, and by a prompt assistance to the Magistracy, ensure due obedience to the Laws, and preserve the Peace of the same. " Farther we declare our determination to provoke no one by insult, but in every situation to demean ourselves as peaceable Inhabitants and good Subjects, and to prove to all the World the purity of our intentions, will severally take the following

OATH. I "A. B. do sincerely promise and swear, that I will be faithful, and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Third; and that I will support the Constitution of my Country, as established by Law So help me God." RESOLUTIONS. Resolved 1st. That Unanimity, Friendship, and Mutual Assistance be observed throughout the Corps. Resolved 2nd. That every Volunteer appear on Parade, on the Days, and at the Place and Hour appointed, perfectly clean in his Uniform or otherwise according to the Orders for the Day; white Waistcoat and Kerseymere, or Leather Breeches, with his Belt, and Side Arms; and never either on, or off Duty, to appear in his Uniform, without being clean Shaved and the Hair well powdered. Resolved 3rd. That when the Corps is ordered to Parade Full Accoutred, every Gentleman shall appear in his Uniform Coat, Waistcoat, Breeches and Hat half Guetres, Cross Belts, Firelock, and Bayonet. DECLARATION, &0., OF LOYAL LOUGHBOBOUGH VOLUNTEERS. 381 Resolved 4th. That as the most perfect confidence in each other, is absolutely essential to the existence, and prosperity of the Corps, any Ten Gentlemen may sign a requisition to the Commanding Officer, for a Ballot of the whole Corps, on any Name which they may wish to have erased from the Roll, and the Majority in such Ballot shall determine whether the name shall be retained or erased. Resolved 5th. That every Volunteer who does not appear on Parade, when his Name is called the second time, shall forfeit six-pence. The Roll to be called exactly at the Hour appointed. The time to be regulated by the Church Clock. *#* Gentlemen sending a written notice to the Commanding Officer, certifying that they are ill, or going out of Town on Business to be excused the forfeit. Resolved 6th. That every Volunteer coming intoxicated to Parade, shall forfeit one shilling, and for the fourth offence, within Six Calendar Months, be fined one guinea or excluded. Resolved 7th. That any Gentleman swearing on Parade, shall for every such offence, forfeit one shilling. Resolved 8th. That any Gentleman talking during Exercise, except for the purpose of obtaining information from his Officer, or Serjeant, shall for each offence, forfeit six-pence. Resolved 9th. That if any Gentleman who has enrolled, or may here­ after enroll his Name, should withdraw himself, without assigning some good and substantial reason, to be approved by the majority of the Corps, he shall be deemed a Coward and voted to Coventry. Resolved 10th. That if any Member of the Corps shall instruct any Person who is not a Member thereof, in the use and practice of Arms or Military Evolutions, he shall for the first offence, forfeit one guinea; and for the second offence be expelled the Corps. Resolved llth. That every Question subject to the decision of the Corps, shall be determined by the majority present. Resolved 12th. That all Fines be determined, by the Eight Gentlemen nearest the Offender, when at his Post. 882 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1794. MUSTER ROLL OF THE LOUGHBOROUGH COMPANY OF LOYAL VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

COMMUNICATED BY WILLIAM HARLEY HIND.

Captain: Henry Holland. Lieutenant: James Douglass. Ensign : James Booth.

STAFF. Adjutant: Thomas Tyler. President: John Cresswell. Chaplain: Revd. James Dodgson. Surgeon: Henry Eddowes. Serjeant Major: Robert Smart. Serjeants: Thomas Toone, William Hull, Isaac —————— Drummer • John Sills. Fifer : Joseph Amatt.

RANK AND FILE. Mr. Wm. Adams. Mr. Josh. Dexter. Mr. Rob'. Lander. ,, Sam1. Adams. ,, Rich*. Eddowes. ,, Tho8. Mitchell. „ Wm. Ackeley. ,, Dan1. Farrow. ,, Josh. Nash. ,, Jno". Ainsworth. „ Edwa. Fowler. „ Thos. Palmer. ,. Cha8. Bass. „ Edwd. Fisher. „ Wm. Palmer, Sen1. ,, Ja8. Barnfield. „ Wm. Fewkes. „ Wm. Palmer, Junr. „ Wm. Blunt. ,, Rich4. Gamble. ,, Jno. Peck. ,, Walter Barrs. „ R. Gamble, Senr. ,, Benjn. Raven. „ Obd. Brailsford. „ Wm. Gutteridge. ,, Wm. Rose, Jun1. ,, Jno. Burkill. ,, Jno. Gains. „ Wm- Rose, Sen'. „ Edd. Bowley. ,, Wm. Hooper. ,, Jno. Randon. „ Wm. Barlow. ,, Sam1. Holmes. ,, Rich4. Shelley. ,, Geo. Brookes. „ Wm. Hallam. ,, Tho8. Sills. ,, Amb- Brewiu. ,, Sam1. Kirkman. ,, Jno. Toone. „ Ed d. Billson. ,, Jno. King. „ Tho8. Wyatt. „ Jno. Cradock. ,, Jno. Keudall. ,, Tho8. Warner. ,, Tho8. Clark. ,, Dan1. Leake. ,, Ralph Webb. ,, Jno. Cookc. „ 'J'ho*. Langdale. ,, "\Ym. Henson. „ Rob'. Dexter. ,, R. Littleton. ,, Josb. Morris. ,, Juo. Dexter. THE OLD MILITIA IN 1810. 383

THE RIFLE CORPS MOVEMENT. THE OLD MILITIA IN 1810. LEICESTERSHIRE.

COMMUNICATED BY WILLIAM HARLEY HIND.

IST BATTALLION OR LEICESTER REGIMENT.

Date of commission. LIEUT. COL. COMM. John Mansfield. }

LIEUT. COL. J. E. Carter.

MAJORS R. H. Bird Robert Clarke, Jun1

f Thomas Jeffcutt. John Coltman. John Gregory. Thomas Barratt. Samuel Coltman. CAPTAINS James Watson. William Dray ton. Isaac Lovell. j_16th Feb. 1809. Joseph Ilifl'e. (^Thomas Burbridge.

f Isaac Barnes. Robert Parr. Robert Cox. Benjamin Jackson. John Bracebridge. LIEUTENANTS J T. V. Gregory. • W. I. Bishop. John Armston. William Chamberlain. William Brown. [John Iliffe.

("John Mullett. 16th Feb. 1809. John Baxter, ENSIGNS -j John Tebbs. j Edward Fowler. ^Francis Burgess. 31st May 1809. ADJUTANT Robert Cox. 384 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. Date of commission. QUARTER MASTER J. D. Jackson. " Lieut." 16 Feb. 1809. SURGEON Thomas Bishop. 16 Feb. 1809.

2>;p BN. OR WEST REGT.

LIEUT. COL. Coini. Dudley Baxter.

LIEUT. COL. John Green.

MAJOR Charles Jarvis.

John Power. John Denington. Joshua Grundy. Francis Critchley. CAPTAINS Thomas Worthington Thomas Needham. John Gutteridge. |-16th Feb. 1809.

v- Thomas Footman. f Nathaniel Catlin. I Edward Borstock. Edward Hook. Edward Morris. Thomas Pratt. J John Dring. LIEUTENANTS "* William Paddy. John Beadman. Samuel Watts. William Tomlinson. John Bailey. 22 April 1809.

William Thornton. ) J » J JJ f Frederick Marshall. 16 Feb. 1809. I James Floyd. ENSIGNS J John Goode. 23 Jun. 1809. Thomas Fox. (^Robert Brown. 26 Mar. 1810. ADJUTANT George Perry. 24 Sept. 1808. QUARTER MASTER Thomas Shenstone. 16 Feb. 1809. SURGEON John Hill. THE OLD MILITIA IN 1810. 385

3RD BN. OB LOUGHBOKOUGH RBGT.

Date of commission. LIBUT. COL COMM. James Booth. LIEUT. COL.

MAJOR John Toone.

f Ambrose Brewin. 1-16 Feb. 1809. Daniel Farrowe. Thomas Burkill. CAPTAINS J. S. Fowler. J. A. Cropper. Thomas Barrs. Ralph Souter. [ George Hackett. 25th May 1809.

f Robert Marshall. 1 John Peck. William Palmer. 16th Feb. 1809. John Clarke. LIEUTENANTS John Davenport. Robert Parkinson. William Toone. J W. Henshaw. 25th May 1809. J. Gregory. {W. Harley. j William Coare. j-16th Feb. 1809. William Vickers. John Henson. J ENSIGNS Robert Paget. 25th May 1809. ! Joseph Dewes. » 3» yy Young. yy )> 9> ADJUTANT Joseph Amatt. 9th Feb. 1809. QUARTER MASTER James Douglas. 16th Feb. 1809. SURGEON Joseph Vickers. 386 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

4iH BN. OR MELTON REGT.

Date of commission. LIEUT. COL. COMM. J. B. Story. 16th Feb. 1809.

LIEUT. COL. V. A. Lafarque. 19th May 1809.

MAJOR John Palmer.

I Robert Carson. 16th Feb. 1809. CAPTAINS | John Hunt. 25th May 1809.

fJames Shaw. I | Samuel Morris. Thomas Wilford. John Shipman. -16th Feb. 1809. LIEUTENANTS -j Thomas Cross. Saville Hardy. Robert Tinsley. John Neale. 16th May 1809. John Seagrave. 31st May 1809.

C Henry Wooomach. 16th Feb. 1809. j Henry Hemsley. ENSIGNS ! Henry Burton. 19th May 1809.

'(^John Firman. J J J )

ADJUTANT Edward Noble Bell. 3rd May 1809.

QUARTER MASTER Robert Tyler. 16th Feb. 1809.

SURGEON Francis Darker. ,LEICESTERSHIRE CHURCH BRIEFS. 387

LEICESTERSHIRE CHURCH BRIEFS. BY THK REV. W. G. D. FLETCHER, M.A., F.S.A. Ix many of our Leicestershire Parish Registers occur entries of money collected on Briefs for various Churches destroyed by fire, or for foreign objects, and sometimes for private individuals. An important work lately issued on this subject* contains all that is known about these Briefs, and to it I am chiefly indebted for the following remarks. A Brief (in Latin breve) was a royal warrant, authorising a collection in places of worship and sometimes from house to house for a specified charitable object. In pre-reformation times papal briefs were issued, signed not by the pope himself but by a special secretary, authorising collections for special purposes. The prior and monks of Kirkby Belers obtained one from Leo X. for rebuilding their priory, which was in great decay and partly destroyed by fire. This, which was between 1513 and 152'2, was confirmed by Henry VIII. who granted them his Letters Patents for collecting money upon the same. The monks were- sent up and down the county with Briefs, to gather the contributions of the faithful. Special indulgences were granted to ull donors who should say a prayer for the souls of Sir Roger Beler and Alys his wife, founders of the priory, t Protections or licences to gather alms for individuals or charities were sometimes issued under the privy seal of the King. In 1530 justices of the peace were empowered (by Statute 22 Henry VIII. c. 12) to grant licences to poor aged and impotent persons to beg within a certain precinct. In 1625 Charles I. issued a warrant to the Lord Keeper, giving him power and authority to issue Briefs for charitable purposes, as he in his discretion should think fit.J During the Commonwealth, general collections by way of Brief were only permitted under the great seal, directed by order of both houses of parliament; but at the Restoration of Charles II. they were again relegated to the or Lord Keeper. Briefs were usually carried out through a distributor or under­ taker^ who would obtain the necessary licence and issue the

' Church Briefs: or Royal Warrants for Collections for charitable objects. By W. A. Bewes, pp. x and 449. London : A. & C Black. 1896. t Bewes, 9—10, 15. Staveley's History of Churches in England. Pat. 3 sic Hen. VIII., p. 2, m. 24. { Rymer, xviii, 287. § Amongst these were Messrs. Bird, Hall and Stevenson, of Stafford, who commenced to act as undertakers in 1754 ; Robert Hodgson, of Stafford ; William Bowyer, 1714; Thomas Dudley and John Stevenson Salt. 388 LEICF.STKRSIllRE ARCHITECTURAL HOCIETV. briefs and gather in the money. The expenses were very heavy, and often amounted to one-third of the sura collected. As a rule, Briefs were not issued for a less sum than .£1000, as the expenses frequently amounted to i'400 or £500, and where the loss was less the undertaker would send out two briefs together. For his labour, the undertaker received 6d., 8d., or 1s., for each Brief returned. To any one reading the amounts collected in our Leicestershire churches, it is obvious that his commission would often swallow up nearly the whole collection. As about ten thousand Briefs were issued for each fire, it is clear that the undertaker's gains were enormous. By the Act 4 Anne c. 14, accounts of moneys collected on Briefs had to be returned by the distributors to the . So matters went on until 1828 when the system of Briefs was abolished by an Act of Parliament. The incorporation in 1818 of the Church Building Society and the rise of Fire Insurance Companies rendered them useless. The Prayer Book directs that Briefs were to be read in Church by the Minister after the recitation of the Nicene Creed. Then a box would be handed round, and the congregation asked to contribute. This might happen ten or a dozen times in the year. Two of these old collecting boxes, with the words " Pray remem­ ber the brief" painted on them, are preserved at S. Mary's, Shrewsbury. Occasionally besides the Collection in church, a " walking brief" was issued, that is, a collection was made from house to house, as well as in church. And sometimes the parishioners agreed, instead of having a collection in church for each brief, to give a certain fixed sum out of the church funds. The Noncon­ formist and Quaker congregations often contributed to these Briefs, as well as those of the . Frauds were sometimes practised. One man who had obtained a Brief would farm it to another and undeserving person. About 1621 a knavish Greek came over to England, and begged help for the relief of Gregory, Archdeacon of Jerusalem, and obtained a Brief, the royal signature and seal to which it was suspected were forged. In this he was aided by " one James Skelton a Leicester sheir man." (See Letter from Sir Francis Goodwin to Secretary Conway, dated 28 May, 1628, in State Papers, Domestic Series, Charles I., vol. xxviii.) Bewes gives a list of collections made for the benefit of foreign lands, or for fugitives to England, or for the redemption of captives. These commence in 1568 and extend to 1768, and are forty-five in number. Some are met with in Leicestershire Registers, e.g., 1624, Redemption of captives; 1657, Protestants of Poland; 1703, Protestant Refugees from Orange; 1709, The Palatines. (Bewes, pp. 57-59.) LEICESTERSHIRE CHURCH BRIEFS. 389

No Leicestershire lists have as yet been printed. Perhaps this paper may stimulate some Members of our Society to search their Registers, and extract the Briefs therefrom for the pages of our Transactions ! Those of Appleby Magna are given in The Reliquary, vol. xiii., 112; and those collected in S. Mary's, Leicester, in 1664-5, are printed in our Transactions, VI., 251. The earliest Leicestershire Brief, that for S. Leonard's Church, Leicester, dated 28 July, 1640, is printed in T. M. Brushfield's Devonshire Briefs. I append a list of places in this county for which Briefs were issued. They will often give a clue to the date of Church building or Church repair. I have extracted it from Bewes' book, passim, to which I must express my indebtedness in preparing this paper.

1640. July 28. Leicester, St. Leonard's. Brief issued for re-edifying the steeple, and part of the church which had been thrown down and injured by a storm of wind. (Throsby, p. 284.) 1657. May 5. Desford. Order for Collection to repair the damage caused by a fire on April 3rd. The loss amounted to £2159 3s. 6d Nicholas Grace and others petitioned for a collec­ tion. (State Papers, Domestic Series, Commonwealth, I. Ixxvii., p. 809; Vol. civ., No. 8.) 1661-2. Mountsorrel. Loss by fire. 1662-3. Market Harborough. St. Mary's in Arden, Brief for Church repair. 1667-8. Loughborough. Loss by fire. 1679-80. Thomas Owsley, son of the rector of Glooston, taken by the Algerines. 1685-6. Desford. Loss by fire. 1691-2. Mountsorrel. Loss by fire. 1702-3. Lutterworth. Church Repair. Charge £1528. 1712-13. Coleorton. Church and parsonage repairs. Charge £2412. The Church was demolished in the Civil Wars. 1715-16. Leicester, St. Peter's. Charge £1590. 1724-25. Grimston, (jointly with Michael Church, Radnor­ shire). Loss by fire £1047. 1727-28. Sibson. Church Building. Charge £1753. 1729-30. Hinckley. Loss by Fire £3424. 1736-37. Walton on the -Wolds. Church Repair, Fire (?). £1136. 1740-41. Prestwould. Church Repair or Fire. £1292. 1747-48. . Chapel Repair. £1145 390 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

1751-52. Netherseal. Church Repair. 1759. Jan. 25. Lutterworth. Steeple and Church Repair. £1162. 1760. Jan. 22. Frowlesworth. Church Repair. £1183. 1760. Jan. 27. Orton, otherwise Overton on the Hill. Church Repair. £1042. 1761. June 8. Packington. Church Repair. £1013. 1761. June 8. Carlton, Market Bosworth. Church Repair. £1102. 1763. July 5. Foston. Church Repair. £1150. 1764. Jan. 18. . Church Repair. £1274. 1764. Jan. 18. Ratby. Church Building. £1886. 1765. July 8. Croft. Church Repair. £1102. 1765. Feb. 27. Claybrooke. Church Repair. £1119. 1765. July 8. Kilby. Church Repair. £1070. 1768. June 23. Market Bosworth. Church Repair. £1076. 1768. June 23. Sheepey Magna. Church Repair. £1108. 1770. Jan. 16. Shenton. Church Repair. £1010. 1770. June 30. Hugglescoate and Donington upon the Heath. Church Repair. £1027. 1771. June 27. Broughton Astley. Church Repair. £1009 15s. Od. 1772. Jan. 22. Ibstock. Church Repair. £1021. 1772. July 7. Kimcote. Church Repair. £1092 13s. 6d. 1772. July 7. Leir. Church Repair. £1013 2s. 8d. 1773. Sharnford, Hinckley. Church Repair. £1033 8s. lid. 1776. Jan. 15. East Shilton. Church Repair. £1019 17s. 8fd. 1776. June 26. Thurlaston. Church Repair. £1061 10s. 8d. 1784. Jan. 12. Breedon. Church Building. £3340. Col­ lection from house to house.

From 1754 the original Briefs are preserved in the British Museum. A list of Leicestershire Briefs from this year is given in the Transactions, Vol. VII., pp. 159—167. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 391

PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE.

BY HENEY HARTOPP.

REGISTERS appear to have been kept from an early date by the Jews, Greeks and Romans, but they were very little known in this country before the 16th century, although some of the Pre-Reformation clergy at an early date entered marriages and burials in the Missals and Psalters in use in the church, and the monks prior to the dissolution of the monasteries kept registers of their religious houses. The first royal injunction for keeping parish registers of baptisms, marriages and burials in England, was issued to the clergy by Thomas Cromwell, Vicar General to Henry VIII. and bears date Sept. 29th, 1538. It directed that " the curate of every parish church shall keep one book or register, which book he shall every Sunday take forth, and in the presence of the churchwardens, or one of them, write and record in the same all the weddings, christ'uings, and burials made the whole week before; and for every time that the same shall be omitted, shall forfeit to the said church iij8 iiijd " &c. It is, however, quite an exception to find registers of this early date extant, as many parishes have lost their earlier records, and some it seems did not observe the original command. The injunction was confirmed in 1547, and on the accession of Queen Elizabeth in 1558, it was again vigorously renewed. Every minister at his institution was then ordered to subscribe to this protestation, "I shall keepe the register booke according to the Queene's Majesties instructions." The registers not being so regularly entered and preserved, it was further ordained, by a constitution made by the Archbishops and clergy of Canterbury, Oct. 25th, 1597, that parchment register books should be provided at the expense of each parish, and that all the entries from the old paper books should be therein fairly and legibly transcribed from the " laws first taking place," but more particularly from the beginning of the Queen's reign. Every page of the transcript register was to be authenti­ cated by the signatures of the minister and churchwardens, and was to be placed in a " sure coffer with three locks," the keys of which were to be in the possession of the minister and churchwardens. This important injunction, which recited that of 1538, also prescribed very minutely in what manner tbe entries were to be made, and as a security against loss it further directed that the clergy and churchwardens should annually forward within a month 392 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. of Easter, an attested copy of the register of each year, to the Bishop's Chancellor of the Diocese, that they might be faithfully preserved with their archives. These important regulations were subsequently confirmed, and embodied in the 70th Ecclesiastical Canon of 1603, and have never been repealed. The Leicestershire clergy forwarded, but by no means regularly, their yearly transcripts to the Registrar of the Archdeacon, at Leicester.* During the civil wars of Charles I. and the Commonwealth, 1640 to 1660,—a time of great confusion in matters both civil and ecclesiastical,—the system of parochial registration by the clergy almost entirely failed, and most parish registers are imperfect and many are altogether deficient in registers of that period. Not that all registration ceased during that period, but the power was taken out of the hands of the clergy, " and given over to some layman, often the village tradesman, whose chief recommendation for the office was probably the zeal he had shown in the destruction of the ancient registers."t In 1653 an Act respecting parish registers was passed, whereby it enacted " that a true and just account might always be kept, of all marriages, and also of the births of children, and deaths of all sorts of persons within the commonwealth." It directed that a good book of "vellim" or parchment, should be provided by every parish to contain the entries, and that the inhabitants of each parish should before Sept. 22nd, 1653, make choice of some able and honest person to keep the registers, to be sworn and approved of by a justice of the peace, and so signified under his hand in the said register. The "Parish Register" (now Registrar) was empowered to charge a fee of Is. for every certificate of publication of banns, and entry of marriage, and of 4d. for every entry of birth and burial. As no mention of baptisms was made in this Act only births were as a rule recorded. The banns of marriage were either to be published " three successive Lord's days at the close of the morning service" in the church, or else in the nearest market place on three successive market days between 11 and 2 o'clock, and no marriage was to be celebrated without the certificate of the registrar that he had duly published the banns, &c. The contracting parties were afterwards taken before a justice of the peace who was empowered to marry them. With the Restoration this irregular system of registration ceased, the legislation of the commonwealth was ignored, civil marriages discontinued, and most of the clergy then regained possession of their parish registers. The inconvenience, however, of bastardizing the issue of civil marriages was so apparent, that in 1660, civil marriages by justices were legalised. * See page '395. t Sims' Manual for the Genealogist, page 352. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 393

By the Acts of 1666 and 1678 for " burying in woollen," the clergy were compelled to enter particulars of such burials with the date of affidavit in the registers under a penalty of £5, half of which was to be given to the informer and the other half to the poor of the parish. Again in 1694, by Statute 6 & 7, William III. (1694-5) c. 6, it was enacted that every clergyman must keep a register of his parish under a penalty of £100. This legal notice arose out of a tax upon births, marriages and burials, for five years, " for carrying on the wars against France with vigour." In the following year (1695) a further enactment was made, to restrain marriages without licenses or banns. Distinct registers were to be kept of those children born and not baptized, and all parents were authorized, to give notice within five days, of the birth of a child. Both the latter Statutes however, were un­ popular, and were to a great extent allowed to become inoperative. In 1752 it should be remembered the New Style was introduced. Till then New Year's Day was 25th March. The day after 31st December, 1752, was called 1st January, 1753. No regular attempt at the classification of the entries in registers was made before the 18th century, but marriages were begun to be entered separately in 115i, in the form prescribed by Lord Hardwick's Marriage Act. By the Stamp Act passed in 1783, a duty of 3d. was imposed upon every entry in parish registers. This Statute which was highly objectionable to the clergy, as it placed them in the light of tax gatherers, was much evaded, and subsequently in 1794 was repealed. All previous injunctions were superseded by Rose's Act of Parliament passed in 1812, intituled " An Act for the better regulating and preserving Parish and other Eegisters of Births, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, in England." It received the Royal assent, July 28th, 1812, and shortly afterwards the King's printer was entrusted to supply each parish with three books of uniform size and arrangement for separate entries, and with no small amount of labour, the whole of the registers for England, upwards of 33,000, were transmitted to their respective parishes by the end of the same year. The Act came into full operation on Jan. 1st, 1813, and is still in force. Whilst this was an Act for the better regulating and preserving .Registers of births, &c., the registration of births was omitted from its pro­ visions, and strange to say, by an absurd oversight, the penalty of transportation for fourteen years, for making a fictiuious entry is, by a subsequent clause to be equally divided between the informer and the poor of the parish. By this Act all registers when not in actual use, are directed to be deposited in a strong and well painted iron chest, to be provided by every parish and kept in the 394 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY. cliurch or the house of the officiating clergyman, and copies of the registers are to be annually transmitted to the Bishop's Registrars. Registers not only contain the usual entries of baptisms, marriages and burials of the forefathers of each parish, but they are frequently found to record entries of events of historical importance, such as remarks on the weather, visitations of the plague, whipping of vagrants, instances of excommunication, briefs, &c., and their value to the antiquary and genealogist is too well known to call for special mention here. Both Nichols and Tkrosby in their Histories of the County, record many of the more curious entries from the Leicestershire Registers. There are in Leicestershire upwards of 250 parishes and chapelries which have registers dating previous to 1813. Of this number however, only 13 date from the original injunction of 1538, viz :— Beeby. Saddington. Stonton Wyville. Belton. Saxelby. Stoughton. Buckminster. Scraptoft. Thurnby. Frowlesworth. Shepshed. Wymondham. Loughborough. That of Castle Donnington commences in 1539. About 25 comnence in 1558 and 1559, and 15 begin with Cromwell's Act of 1653. For good specimens of early registers those of Lough- borough, S. Martin's, Leicester, and Scraptoft, call for special mention. Two original old volumes of Leicestershire parish registers have found their way into our great national libraries, namely the earliest register books of Shackerston and Somerby. The first named is in the Bodleian Library, at Oxford, [Grough MSS., Leicester No. 2J and contains entries from 1558 to 1630. That of Somerby is preserved in the British Museum, [Add. MSS., 24, 802] and extends from 1601 to 1715. These Registers have already been transcribed, and printed in Vol. V. of these Transactions. It is a matter of regret that so many of early Leicestershire parish registers are now missing. Besides those which were lost during the Commonwealth, several have disappeared within the last century.* Formerly registers were generally left at the mercy of the parish clerk, who was always illiterate and often corrupt, so that there was practically no safeguard whatever against fraud or destruction, if any unscrupulous person cared to • Since the Third Vol. of the Census Returns for 1831 was issued, giving a list of the Registers then existing in England and Wales, several Leicestershire Registers have been lost. A few odd volumes missing in 1831, have however been found, and restored to their parishes. PAEISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 895

tamper with them. No one, therefore, will now dispute the importance of preserving with the utmost care, a class of im­ portant records, which time, in spite of accident and negligence, has handed down to us. NON-PAROCHIAL REGISTERS. For the benefit of those who may have occasion to consult the register of any Nonconformist place of worship, it should here be stated that such registers prior to 1837, are now in the custody of the Registrar-General, and are preserved at Somerset House, London. The Register of the Society of Friends, at Leicester, from 1666 to 1772, is preserved at S. Leonard's Church, Leicester.

TRANSCRIPTS OF LEICESTERSHIRE PARISH REGISTERS. These records are in the custody of A. P. Moore, Esq., Registrar for the Archdeacon of Leicester, and are preserved at Leicester. As already stated the clergy and churchwardens were directed to forward copies of their registers annually, by the injunction of 1597,* but the practice of transmitting these duplicates was never regular by any parish, and has now almost ceased. The regular series of transcripts for nearly every parish may be said to commence in 1612, and are generally to be found filed in mixed yearly rolls. Such rolls exist for the following years :— 1612, 1613-4, 1616, 1617-8, 1621, 1622, 1624, 1625, 1626, 1627, 1628, 1629, 1630, 1632, 1633, 1634, 1636, 1637, 1638-39-40. (1 Roll.) [N.B.—There are no transcripts between 1640 and 1660. The years not mentioned are also missing.] 1660 to 1671,—! large roll. From 1672 to 1885, there are rolls for every year with the exception of the roll for 1725, which appears to be missing. There is a Book of entries of baptisms at S. Martin's, Leicester, from June, 1777, to Dec., 1785, and some burials 1778. * Some few transcripts however, of a much earlier date for reasons which cannot be explained, were delivered to the Archdeacon of Leicester, chiefly for the years 1561-2, 1565-6, 1571-2, 1579-80, &c. [Vide column.] 2A VOL. VIII. 396 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Transcripts for S. Leonard's, Leicester, with the exception of the earlier ones, are contained in two bundles. (1) 1793 to 1822. (2) 1823 to 1828-9.

S. Margaret's, Leicester, and the Chapelry of Knighton. Separate transcripts for these are preserved as follows :—

Bundle I. S. Margaret's and Knighton, 1671 to 1799. „ H. „ „ „ „ 1800 „ 1819. „ HI. „ „ » „ 1820 „ 1825. „ IV. „ „ „ „ 1826 „ 1831. V. S. Margaret's only 1832 „ 1839. „ VI. Knighton only 1832 „ 1843.

S. George's, Leicester, 1 bundle, 1827 to 1836.

It is evident that transcripts of Leicestershire registers were formerly transmitted to the Episcopal Eegistry at Lincoln, for some early ones it appears now exist amongst the records in the Alnwick Tower of the Old Palace, Lincoln, but they appear to be mixed with other.documents. The existing transcripts for certain Leicestershire Parishes, formerly " Peculiars," or exempt jurisdic­ tions, are now scattered, some being in private hands.

The following list of Leicestershire registers and early tran­ scripts has been specially compiled for the purpose of reference, and to those who may have occasion to consult either records, it will doubtless be found useful. Every effort has been made to give reliable dates in each case, but some of the transcripts owing to their dilapidated condition could not be assigned to any par­ ticular parish, and are therefore not embodied in this list. Many of the registers themselves were examined by the compiler, and in some cases the dates were courteously supplied by the clergy or the clerks.

A glance at the register and transcript column will at once show the utility of having the dates of each recorded. Where the original registers are missing, or otherwise imperfect, the tran­ scripts will in many cases be found useful in filling up the gaps. The transcripts mentioned in the column, only cover the years to which they refer, the regular series as previously stated commence, for most parishes, in 1612. It should here be stated that these transcripts are only accepted as evidence in a Court of Justice, in such cases where the original register is missing or defective. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 397

A DIGEST OF THE PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE, in the custody of the Clergy, previous to 1890, with the commencement dates; together with a TABLE OF THE EARLY TRANSCRIPTS, previous to 1612, preserved at Leicester.

Parish. Deanery. Register begins. Transcripts for the Years.

Ab-Kettleby ... Framland 1580 1582. with Holwell and Holt

Allexton Goscote 1636 1566.

Anstey ... Akeley 1571

Appleby Magna Sparkenhoe 1572 1573-4. 1575-6, with Appleby 1583-4, 1584-5. Parva

Arnesby Guthlaxton 1602 1589-90. Throsby mentions an earlier Register commencing 1588, now missing. Asfordby Goscote 1564 1561-2, 1587-8.

Ashby-de-la- Akeley 1561 1574-5- Zouch with Blackfordby and Woodcote

Holy Trinity ») 1859 Ashby Folville Goscote 1653 1579, 1584. with Barsby and N ewbold Folville Ashby Magna... Guthlaxton 1586 1565-6, 15—, 1590.

Ashby Parva ... >, 1585 1566, 1592-3. 398 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Parish. Deanery. Register begins. Transcripts for the iCcirs.

Aston Flam ville Guthlaxton 1579 1564, i566, 1579, with Sketchley 1582, 1590. & Smockington Atterton included with Witherley

Aylestone Guthlaxton with Glen Parva 1582, 1589-90. & Lubbesthorpe Baggrave included with Hungerton Bagworth included with Thornton Barkby ... Goscote 1586 1561-2, 1565-6, with Barkby 1581-2, 1583-4, Thorpe and 1591-2. Hambleton Barkstone Framland 1569 ... Barlestone Sparkenhoe 1655 1569-70, 1571-2, 1582, 1583,

Barrow-upon- Akeley 1563 1564, 1575, Soar 1583-4- Barsby ... included with Ashby Folville Barton-in-the- Beans included with Market Bosworth, Shackerstone and Nailstone PARJSH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 399

Deanery. begins. Transcripts for the Parish. Register Years.

Harwell Sparkenhoe Bap. 1 66 1 1574. 1576. with Potters Mar. 1654 I584-5- Marston and Bur. 1653 Stapleton Beaumanor included with Woodhouse Beeby ... Goscote 1538 1566, 1578-9.

Belgrave », 1653 1565-6, 1579. formerly includ­ I583- ing part of Thur- maston Belton ... Akeley 1538 I583-4- included with Croxton Kerriel

Billesdon Gartree 1599 1563-4. 1572, 1582, 1584,

Bilstone included with MarketBosworth Birstall Akeley 1574 1561-2, 1565-6. Bittesby included with Claybrooke Bitteswell Guthlaxton 1558 I 565-6, 1583-4, 1590.

Blaby ... »» 1560 1562, 1565-6, 1579, 1584-5. 1589-90.

Blackfordby ... Akeley 1653 with Boothorpe Earlier entries in eluded with Ashby- de-la-Zouch 400 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

begins. Transcripts for the Parish. Deanery. Register Years.

Blaston : S. Giles' Gar tree 1676

S. Michael's M 1721 Bap. and Mar. only. Burials at Hallaton Boothorpe included with Ashby-de-la- Zouch and Blackfordby

Bosworth, Gartree 1567 1563-4, 1581-2. Husbands Bosworth, Sparkenhoe 1570 1561-2, 1563-4, Market J573-4. I576-7- with Naneby, Osbaston, Carl- ton, Coton, and part of Barton Botcheston included with Ratby Bottesford Framland 1563 1580. with Easthorpe and Normanton Bowden Magna Gartree Bap. 1559 1563. I57I-2, Mar. 1564 1580, 1582, Bur. 1560 1584. Branston Framland 1591 1590. i undated i6th century.

Brascote ... included with Newbold Verdon

Braunstone ... Guthlaxton 1561 1565-6, 1578, i579-8o, 1582, 1582-3. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 401

Parish. Transcripts for the Deanery. Register begins. Years.

Breedon-on- Akeley 1562 1561-1563, the-Hill I583-4- with , Tonge, Wilson, Mount, and Newbold Brentingby included with Thorpe Arnold

Bringhurst Gartree 1640 1572, 1581-2, with Drayton 1595- and Presgrave Brooksby Goscote 1767

Broughton Guthlaxton 1581 1565-6? 1582-3, Astley 1590, 1592-3. with Sutton and Primethorpe Broughton, Framland 157° 1563- Nether Bruntingthorpe Guthlaxton 1616 1566-7,1589-90. Early Register de­ fective. Buckminster ... Framland 1538 i579-8o. with Sewsterne

Burbage Guthlaxton 1562 1563, 1566, 1577, 1579. I58I-2, 1582-3, 1603.

Burrow-on- Framland 1612 1599- the-Hill Transcript from 1612 to 1623. Regu­ lar Register begins 1624. Burton Lazars 1718 Earlier entries in­ cluded with Melton Mowbray.

Burton Overy... Gartree 1575 I57I-2. 402 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Register begins. Transcripts for the Parish. Deanery. Years.

Burton-on-the- Wolds included with Prestwold

Bushby... included with Thurnby Cadeby ... Sparkenhoe 1574 1563-4, 1569-70, 1573-4. 1575-6- Carlton ... 1714 1573-4. 1575-6, Earlier entries in­ I576-7- cluded with Market Bosworth. Carlton Curlieu Gartree 1749 1571-2. Earlier Register commencing in 1586, lost since 1831. Castle Akeley 1539 1563-4, 1583-4, Donington 1595-

Catthorpe Guthlaxton 1573 1582-3, 1589-90. Chadwell see Wycombe

Clawson, Long Framland 1558 1580.

Claybrooke Guthlaxton 1701 1566? 1569-70, Earlier Registers, 1584-5. 1589-9°. 1558 to 1685, are in the possession of Lord Braye at Stan­ ford Park.

Coalville Sparkenhoe 1840 Coleorton Akeley 1613 with Orton Saucey

Congerstone Sparkenhoe 1569-70. Akeley Bap.1854 Mar. 1860 Bur. 1863 PABISH REGISTERS OF LBICBSTBBSHIKE. 403

the Parish. Deanery. Register begins. Transcripts for Years.

Cosby ... Guthlaxton 1557 1563. 1579, with part of I582 -3. I589-90» Littlethorpe I592-3-

Cossington Goscote 1544 1561-2, 1594.

Coston ... Framland 1561 1579-80.

Cotes ...... included with Prestwold

Cotesbatch Guthlaxton 1558 1589.

Coton ...... included with MarketBosworth Countesthorpe » 1577 1565-6, i568-9» 1589-90,1592-3?

Cranoe ... Gartree 1653 J 563-4> J 572.

Croft Guthlaxton 1583 1565.6, 1568, 1589-90, 1602. Cropston included wilh Thurcaston Framland Mar. 1558 I 577-8> 1 58°- with Bescaby Bur. 1559 Bapt. 1620 Croxton, South Goscote 1662 1561-2, 1578-9. Earlier Register burnt in 1713.

Dadlington Sparkenhoe !?34 1572, 1583-4. Earlier entries inclu­ ded with Hinckley. Dalby, Great ... Goscote 1591 1565-6? 1596.

Dalby, Little ... Framland 1559 1580.

Dalby-on-the- Goscote 1725 Wolds 404 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Parish. Deanery. Register begins. Transcripts for the Years.

Desford Guthlaxton 1559 1569, 1583. I590. 1596.

Diseworth Akeley 1656 1584. with Langley

Dishley... 1681 1584. with Thorpe Acre Earlier Register 1595 to 1666, formerly at Hathern, now believed to be in the possession of the De Lisle family. Donington-on- the-Heath included with Ibstock

Donisthorpe ... Akeley 1838 Drayton included with Bringhurst

Drayton, Fenny Sparkenhoe Bap. 1709 1570, 1570-1, Mar. 1712 1574. 1575-6, Bur. 1712 I584-5- Dunton Bassett Guthlaxton 1653 1561-2, 1565, 1583, 1589-90. Easthorpe included with Bottesford

Easton, Great... Gartree Bap. 1650 1572, 1581-2, Mar. 1652 1583-4, 1595 ? Bur. 1656 Eastwell Framland 1564

Eaton 1724 1582. Early Register com­ mencing in 1591, now missing. PARISH REGISTERS OP LEICESTERSHIRE. 405

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Edmundthorpe Framland 1560 1579-80.

Elmesthorpe ... Guthlaxton 1869

Enderby i» 1559 1565-6, 1583, 1589-90.

Evington Gartree 1601

Eye Kettleby ...... included with Melton Mowbtay

Fleckney Gartree 1638 1574-5, 1582, Earlier Register 1584, 1596. commencing in 1586, now missing. Foston ... Guthlaxton 1690 1565,? 1565-6, 1589-90.

Foxton ... Gartree 1653 1563-4, 1583-4.

Freeby ... Framland 1604 1587-8, Freeby? Frisby ...... included with Galby Frisby-on-the- Goscote 1659 1561-2, 1565-6, Wreake 1587-8.

Frowlesworth Guthlaxton 1538 1566, 1582-3, 1589-90, 1592-3.

Gaddesby Goscote 1698 Earlier Register commencing in 1568, formerly preserved at Rothley, now missing Galby ... Gartree 1591 1563-4- with Frisby Not regular till 1609. Garthorpe Framland 1568 1593- Gilmorton Guthlaxton 1610 1561-2, 1582-3, 1584-5, 1590, 1592-3. 406 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Glenfield Guthlaxton 1604 1566, 1568. Glen Magna ... Gartree 1687 1571-2, 1581, 1584. '595- Glen Parva originally included with Aylestone

Glooston Gartree 1564 I574-5- Goadby 1745 1582, 1600. The earlier Regis­ ter of thisChapelry dating from 1598, has disappeared since 1831.

Goadby Framland 1656 Marwood Earlier Register mentioned by Nichols 1542-1655, now miss­ ing. Goldsmith's Grange included with Scalford included with Breedon and Worthington

Grimstone Goscote 1635

Groby ... Guthlaxton 1840 Earlier entries in­ cluded with Ratby.

Gumley.. Gartree 1689 1572. Gumley ? Earlier Register from 1559 now miss­ ing. Hallaton 1563-4 1581, 1596. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 407

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Halstead included with Tilton Hambleton included with Barkby Harborough, Gartree 1588 1571-2, 1575. Market with S. Mary's in Arden Harby ... Framland 1700 1581. Earlier Register commencing in 1561 placed in a coffin with a corpse and buried about 80 years ago. Hardwick included with Shangton Harston Framland I7°7 1581-2. Earlier Register mentioned by Niehols I commencing in 1564 j now lost.

Hathern Akeley 1563 1563, 1583-4, 1595- Heather Sparkenhoe 1619 1569-70, 1575-6, 1583, 1584, 1604.

Hemington included with Lockington Higham-on- Sparkenhoe Bap. 1707 1563-4, 1564-5, the-Hill Mar. 1722 1570, 1573. with Lindley Bur. 1708 1595-6. Hinckley J 554 1569-70, 1583, with Wykin 1584. and Hyde 408 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Hinckley Sparkenhoe 1843 HOLY TRINITY

Hoby ... Goscote 1562 1569. Holt included with Med bourne - Holwell & Holt included with Ab-Kettleby

Horninghold ... Gartree 1661 1561-2, 1582. Earlier Register lost. — Nichols. Hose Framland 1688 1590. Earlier Register commencing in 1582 now missing. Hoton ... Goscote 1653 ...

Houghton-on- Gartree 1653 1582, 1584. the-Hill

Hugglescote ... Sparkenhoe 1583 1569-70, 1575-6, 1588.

Humberstone ... Goscote 1683 1565-6, 1578-9. The earliest Reg­ ister of this parish dating from 1578, has disappeared since 1831 Huncote included with Narborough

Hungarton Goscote 1614 1578-9. with Baggrave, Quenby and Ingarsby

Ibstock Sparkenhoe 1568 1561-2, 1565 ? with Donington- 1569-70, 1573-4, on-the- Heath 1575-6. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 409

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Illston-on-the- | Gartree 1653 1582. Hill Ingarsby included with Hungarton Isley Walton ... Akeley 1710 Bap. & Mar. only Bur. at Kegworth Kegworth 1556 1562 ? Keyham Goscote 1563 Keythorpe included with Tugby Kibworth Gartree 1574 1595- Beauchamp with Kibworth Harcourt Kilby ... 1570 1572, 1575- 1581-2, 1583-4, 1585- Kilworth, North Guthlaxton 1553 1565-6, 1582-3, 1589-90, 1592-3.

Kilworth, South 1559 1565-6, 1589-90- Kimcote 1653 1565-6, 1582-3, with Walton 1589-90, 1592-3. Kirby Bellars... Framland 1713 1 1563. 1576, 1579-80.

Kirby Muxloe... Guthlaxton 1639 1561. Kirkby Mallory Sparkenhoe 1598 1561-2, 1562-3, 1570,1571,1585.

Knaptoft included with Shearsby 410 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Knighton Christianity 1654

Knipton... Framland 1562 1575-6, 1579-80, 1581-2, 1592-3.

Knossington ... Gartree 1558 1564- 1571-2, 1583-4, 1584, 1594-5, 1600. Langley included with Diseworth

Langton, East Gartree 1581 1569, 1571, with Langton 1581-2. West

Langton, »» 1606 1564, 1571-2, Thorpe 1581-2, 1583-4.

Langton, Tur ... " 1693 1571-2.

Laugh ton Gartree 1754 1563-4, 1571-2, 1579-80.

Launde...... included with Loddington

Lea Grange ... included with Orton-on-the-Hill

Leesthorpe ... included with Pickwell Leicester: S. Martin's ... Christianity 1558 1565-6.

S. Nicholas'... »» 1560 1565-6.

All Saints' ... »> Bap. 1575 ... Mar. &Bur. 1571 PABISH KBGISTEES OF LBlCBSTEliaHIEE. 411

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Leicester: S. Mary's Christianity 1600

S. Margaret's ,, 1615 ... S. Leonard's .. 1682 1566. S. George's ... ., 1827

Christ Church .. 1839 Holy Trinity .. 1839

S.John's ». 1855

S. Andrew's „ 1862 S. Matthew's ,. 1867 S. Luke's ... ,, 1868 S. Paul's ... .. 1871 S. Mark's ... » 1872

S. Peter's ... .. 1874 S. Saviour's... ., 1877

S. John the " 1885 Baptist's Knighton

S. Barnabas', „ 1886 New Hum- berstone

S. Michael's, „ 1887 Belgrave Leire Guthlaxton 1559 1569, 1589-90,

Lindley... included with Higham 2B VOL. VIII. -11- LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Littlethorpe ... included with Cosby and Nar- borough

Lockington Akeley 1557 1563-4, 1583-4. with Hemington 1595- 1599-

Loddington Goscote 1554 1565-6? 1579. with Launde

Loughborough : All Saints' ... Akeley 1538 I577-8- with Knight- thorpe and Woodthorpe

Emmanuel ... >» 1838 Holy Trinity j» 1879 Lount ... included with Breedon

Lowesby Goscote 1653 1561-2, 1565-6. with Cold New­ ton

Lubbenham ... Gartree 1559 1563-4, 1582, I585-

Lubbesthorpe ... included with Aylestone

Lutterworth ... Guthlaxton J 653 1564, 1565-6, I578-9- Mardefield included with Owston

Markfield Sparkenhoe i57i 1563-4, 1569, 1574- PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 413

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Medbourne Gartree 1588 1563-4. with Holt and Bradley

Melton Framland 1547 1561-2, 1562-3, Mowbray I 1575-6- with EyeKettle- by, Sysonby, Welby, and Burton Lazars

Misterton Guthlaxton 1558 1565-6, 1582-3, with Poultney, ! 1589-90. and Walcote

Morebarne included with j Orton-on-the-Hill Mountsorrell: S. Peter's . Akeley 1677

Christ Church Bap. 1845 Mar. 1857 Bur. 1846

Mowsley Gartree Bap.1660 1589-90. Mar. 1698 Bur. 1660 Earlier Registers from 1597 now miss­ ing. Muston ... Framland 1561 1580. Nailstone Sparkenhoe 1653 1563-4, 1569-70, with part of 1573-4. 1575-6, Barton 1576-7, 1581. Narborough . Guthlaxton 1599 1565-6, 1569, with Huncote 1582-3, 1589-90. and Littlethorpe Newbold included with Breedon •114 LHKJESTKUHH1UE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Newbold Folville included with Ashby Folville Newbold Sparkenhoe j 1542 1563-4, 1565, Verdon 1566, 1567, with Brascote 1568, 1569, 1570, 1572, 1573, 1581, 1584, 1585. included with Newton, Cold.. included with Lowesby Newton Gartree J 575 i undated i6th Harcourt century. Newtown Guthlaxton Linford i Newtown Unthank ( included with Ratby Normanton included with Bottesford

Normanton- Sparkenhoe 1695 1569-70, 1574, on-the-Heath 1585- Normanton Turville included with Thurlaston

Norton, East ... Goscote 1721 1561-2, 1579, PARISH REGISTERS OK LEICESTERSHIRE. 415

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Norton juxta- Sparkenhoe 1686 Twycross Karlier Register 1561 to 1685 missing.

Norton, Kings Gartree 1588 1562? 1563-4, 1582.

Noseley 1815 1563-4, 1565 to 1567, 1569 to 1572.

Oadby ... Guthlaxton 1653 1569, 1572, 1589-90, 1592-3. Oaks, The Akeley Bap. 1816 Charnwood Mar. 1853 Bur. 1816 Odstone included with Shackerstone Orton-on- the-Hill Sparkenhoe 1657 with Lea Grange Earlier Registers and Morebarne from 1594 missing. Orton Saucey ... included with Coleorton Osbaston included with Market Bosworth and Cadeby Osgathorpe Akeley 1683 1583-4- Othorpe included with Slawston Overton, Cold... Framland I556 1574, 1579-80, 1581-2, 1600, 1602 ? 416 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Owston ...I Gartree 1701 1572, 1580. with Mardefieldj

Packington ... Akeley Bap. 1683 1575- with Snibston Mar. 1683 Bur. 1677

Peatling Magna Guthlaxton 1565 1561-2, 1565-6, 1582-3, 1583, 1590, 1592-3.

Peatling Parva 1711 1565-6, 1590, 1593-

Peckleton ... Sparkenhoe 1567 1569-70, 1584-5. Pickwell ... Gartree 1572 with Leesthorpe

Plungar ... Framland 1695 1579-80, 15 . . Earlier Registers 1601. destroyed in the last century through the carelessness of the Clerk. See Nichols. included with Barwell Poultney included with Misterton

Prestwold ... Goscote 1560 1578-9, 1583-4. with Cotes and Burton-on-the- Wolds Quenby included with Hungarton

Queniborough... Goscote 1561 1561-2, 1565-6, I578-9- Quorndon Akeley 1576 1583-4- PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 417

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Ragdale ... Goscote 1668 1571-2. with Willowes Ratby...... Gutlilaxton 1745 with Groby, Bot- The earlier Regis­ cheston & New- ters of this Parish were accidentally town Unthank burnt.

Ratcliffe Culey Sparkenhoe 1585 1561-2, 1563, 1569-70, 1573-4.

Ratcliffe-on- Goscote 1698 I5 66 , !579- the-Wreake

Rearsby , , 1648 1566.

Redmile Framland 1653 1579-80.

Rollestone Gartree 1579 1572.

Rotherby Goscote 1561 1578-9, 1582-3, 1583-4, 1587-8.

Rothley Akeley 1562

Saddington Gartree 1538 1564, 1582.

Saltby Framland 1565 1579-80, 1580-1. Sapcote Guthlaxton Bap. 1564 Mar. 1579 1569-70, 1583. Bur. 1579.

Saxby Framland 1678 1593- Saxelby Goscote 1538 1561-2? 1579, with Shouldby 1587-8.

Scalford Framland 1558 1582. with Goldsmiths Grange

Scraptoft Gartree 1538 1572, 1582, 1584. Seagrave Goscote 1682 1561-2. 418 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Seal, Nether ... Akeley 1566 1565, 1583-4. with Seal Over and Sewsterne included with Buckminster

Shackerstone ... Sparkenhoe 1630 1561-2, 1563-4, with Odstone Earlier Register 1566-7, 1569-70, 1558-1630 in the 1585. 1595- Bodleian Library, Oxford.

Shangton Gartree Bap. 1580 1563-4, 1571-2, with Hardwick Mar. 1581 1584. Bur. 1582

Sharneford Guthlaxton 1671 1565-6, 1572, 1582-3, 1589-90.

Shawell M 1558 1561, 1563, 1565-6, 1582-3, 1589-90.

Shearsby n 1658 1562, 1581? with Knaptoft

Sheepy Magna Sparkenhoe 1607 1561-2, 1563, with Sheepy 1575-6, 1584-5. Parva

Shenton j > 1625 I584-5- Shepshed Akeley 1538

Shilton. Earl ... Sparkenhoe '55 2 i '570, 1573. I 58^- Shouldby included with Saxelby

Sibstone Sparkenhoe 1558 1563-4, 1584. with Upton

Sileby Goscote 1568 1561-2 ? I'AKISH RKGISTKR8 OK LKtCESTKIlSHLRE.

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Skeffington ... Goscote i59i Original Register of Tugby from 1568 to 1620 preserved here Sketchley included with

Slawston ...| Gartrce 1559 1563, 1582. with Othorpe

Smeeton 1852 Westerby Earlier entries in­ cluded with Kib- worth. Smockington ... included with Aston Flamville

Snarestone Akeley '559 1573-4- Snibston included with Pa'ckington

Somerby Framland 1580. Earlier Register 1601—1715 now in the British Museum. Sproxton 1640 1579-80, 1581-2, 1592. Stanton-under- Bardon included with Thornton

St. Mary's in 1572, 1584. Arder, included with Market Har- borough

Stapleford Framland 1579 420 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Stapleton included with Barwdl

Statherne Framland 1567 1581-2. Staunton Harold included with Breedon

Staunton Gartree 1538 1563, 1571-2, Wyville 1581-2, 1582-3.

Stockerston ... .. 1574 J563-4. i583-4- Stoke Golding... Sparkenhoe 1656 1561-2, 1563-4, 1564-5. i57o, 1576. Stonesby Framland 1625 ... Stoney Stanton Guthlaxton 1558 1566, 1568-9, 1582-3, 1589-90.

Stoughton Gartree 1538 1563-4, 1581-2, 1584.

Stretton Magna it 1585 Stretton Parva »» 1592 Sutton Cheney Sparkenhoe 1674 I 573'4. 1575-6, 1584-5- Sutton-in-the- Elms included with Broughton Astley Swannington ... Akeley Bap. 1827 Mar. 1853 Bur. 1827 Earlier entries in­ cluded with Whit- wick. PARISH REGISTERS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 421

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Swepstone Akeley 1559 1563-4, 1583-4. with Newton Burgoland

Swinford Guthlaxton 1741 1589, 1589-90, Earlier Registers I592-3- mentioned by Nichols dating from 1559 now missing. Swithland Akeley 1676 Sysonby included with Melton Mowbray

Syston Goscote 1644 1562.

Theddingworth Gartree 1640

Thornton Sparkenhoe 1559 i573 ? 1574.1576, with Bagworth 1585, 1603. and Stanton- under-Bardon

Thorpe Acre .. Akeley i 1845 1596. with Dishley Thorpe Arnold Framland 1558 1579-80, 1581-2. with Brentingby Thorpe, Knight- included with Loughborough Thorpe Goscote i 1839 Satchville j Mar. only Earlier entries in eluded with Twyford Thringston Akeley 1862 Earlier entries in­ cluded with Whit wick. Thrussington ... Goscote 1660 1565, 1584.

Thurcaston ... Akeley 1561 1575, 1584. with Cropston 422 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Thurlaston Guthlaxton 1587 1566, 1589-90, with Normanton 1608. Turville, New Hall, and Bassett House

Thurmaston ... Goscote 1719 1561-2, 1581-2. Earlier Register from 1696 mentioned by Throsby now miss­ ing- , Thurnby Gartree 1538 I563-4. 1574-5. with Bushby 1581-2, 1583-4.

Tilton-on- Goscote 1610 1561-2, 1565-6, the-Hill 1568-9, 1578-9. with Halstead Tonge included with Breedon

Tugby Goscote 1568 1561-2, 1578-9, with Keythorpe Transcript (see 1583-4- under Skeffington). Twycrosse Sparkenhoe 1585 1563-4, 1570, 1575-6, 1583-4, I584-5-

Twyford Goscote 1558 1561-2, 1578-9. with Thorpe Satchville Ullesthorpe included with Clayhrooke Ulverscroft included with Copt Oak Upton included with Sibston Walcote included with Misterton I'AUISII 11EGISTEIIS OF LEICUSTERSHIUK.

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Waltham-on- Framland 1564 1579-80, 1581-2. the-Wolds;

Walton included with Kimcote Walton-on- Goscote 1566 1561-2, 1578-9, the-Wolds 1583-4-

Wanlip Akeley 1561 1561-2, 1562-3, 1574-5. 1583-

Wartnaby Goscote 1633

Welby included with Melton Mowbray Welham Gartree 1695 i57i-2 . 1579. 1584. 1595-6.

Whatton, Long Akeley '549 1574-5. 1584- 1596.

Whetstone ... Guthlaxton 1560 1581, 1583, 1590.

Whitwick Akeley I 6O I with and Swannington

Wibtoft included with Claybrooke

Wigston Magna All Saints' ... Guthlaxton 1571 1565-6, 1582-3, including I592-3- S. Wolstan's

Wigston Parva included with Claybrooke

Willoughby Guthlaxton 1559 1565-6, 1582-3 Waterless 1589-90, 1592-3. 424 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

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Wilson included with Breedon

Wistow Gartree 1588 1564. The Marriage Reg­ ister 1709 to 1753 contains entries sup­ posed to belong to Kilby.

Withcote Framland 1679

Witherley Sparkenhoe 1564 1569-70, 1575-6, with Atterton 1579. I585- Woodcote included with Ashby-de-la- Zouch Woodhouse . Akeley 1623 with Beau manor Woodhouse 1844 Eaves S. Paul's Worthington ... 1761 with Griffydam Earlier entries in­ cluded with Breedon.

Wycombe Goscote 1700 with Chadwell

Wyfordby Framland 1557 Wyken included with Hinckley

Wymeswold ... Goscote 1560 1579. I583-4-

Wymondham.. Framland 1538 INDEX.

PAGE. Accounts, Treasurer's Statement of .. .. 6, 54, 132, 195, 251, 359 Alteration of time of Meetings ...... , 257, 358 Annual Summer Meeting for 1893 at Melton Mowbray .. .. 12 ii ii ,, for 1894 at Beeby ...... 57 ii ii ii for 1895 at Ely ...... 136 ,, ,, for 1896 at St. Albans and Hatfield .. 200 ,, ,, for 1898 at Bath and Bristol .. .. 362 Appleby Parva, Early Deed relating to ...... 376 Asfordby Church visited ...... 59 Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church, Screen at ...... 4,130 Ashby Folville Church visited ...... 60 „ „ „ restored ...... 130 Ashwell Church visited ...... 15 Aylestone Church restored ...... 130 Bates, Rev. E. H., exhibits Antiquities. &c...... 9, 12 ,, „ on a recently discovered Register of Claybrooke .. 27,34 ,, ,, Notes on a Pamphlet of the Restoration Period .. 30 ,, ,, on Swinford Church ...... 64 „ ,, presents a Photograph to the Society .. .. 67 ,, ,, on the discovery of an Ancient representation of the 11 Agnus Dei" at Shawell .. .. 68 Barkby Church visited ...... 62 Bath, City and Abbey Church of, visited .. .. 362,365 Beeby, Annual Summer Meeting at ...... 57 Church restored ...... 53 ,, ,, visited ...... 62 ii ,, Screen at ...... • • 57. 130 Bellairs, Colonel, appointed Delegate to Conference of Archaeological Congress ...... 135 ,, ,, exhibits Antiquities, &c. .. 10, ii, 25, 29, 57, 254 ,, ,, on the Roman Roads of Leicestershire .. .. 8 ,, ,, on the discovery of one of the Main Sewers of Roman Leicester ...... 29, 40 ,, ,, on the Old Water Pipes found in Leicester .. 140 on the Ancient Leicester Waterworks .. .. 304 ,, on the Trinity Hospital, The Newarke .. 255.375 ,, ,, presents Engravings to the Society .. 56, 135, 136 Billson, Mr. C. J., is appointed Librarian ...... 25I ,, ,, presents new Catalogue and reports on Books in the Library ...... 36i 426 INDEX.

PAGE. Belton Church chancel restored ...... 130 Bland, Mr. C., reports on discoveries in Gaddesby Church .. 198 Bland, Mr. E., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 379 Branstone Church restored ...... 355 Bristol, City and Cathedral of, visited ...... 366 British Record Society, Agreement with ...... 141 Bromley, Lady Margaret ...... 70 Bromskell, Oliver ...... 73 Brooks, Mr. T., presents a Photograph to the Society .. .. 57 Burgess, J. Tom, F.S.A., the late ...... 139 Coalville Church restored ...... 193 Church Langton Church, oak screen at ...... 193 Church Restoration in the County .. .. 4, 52, 130, 193, 247, 355 Claybrooke Parish Registers ...... 34 Coston, visited ...... 24 Cox, Rev. J. Charles, LL.D,, F.S.A., on the Anglo-Saxon Cemetery uncovered near Saxby ...... 74 Dalby Old Church restored ...... 131 De Mowbray, Mrs, presents " History of Knossington " to the Society 378 Dispensar, Hugh, Grant to, 1228 9 ...... 314 Draper, Mr. A. T., exhibits Antiquities, &c. ., .. .. 28,256 Drummond, Captain, reports on the discoveries of human remains at Lubbesthorpe ...... 354 Dryden, Sir Henry, Bart., presents the Society with copies of drawing of the Foxton Cross ...... 9 Edmundthorpe Church visited ...... 15 Ely City and Cathedral visited ...... 137 Fewkes, Mr. J. M.. exhibits Antiquities, &c. 56, 64, 134, 136, 141, 252, 256, 377 ,, ,, presents a Map to the Society .. .. 198 ,, ,, presents a Book to the Society .. .. 252 Fletcher, Rev. William George Dimock, F.S.A. On Lady Margaret Bromley...... 70 ,, On a Survey of Leicestershire, 1124—1129 .. 142, 179, 195 Presentation of John Wyclif to the Rectory of Lutterworth, 1375 184 In Memoriam, Rev Andrew Trollope, B.A. .. .. Igg On the Estates of the Earls of Chester and the Despensers in certain Leicestershire Manors ...... 2O8 On the efforts made to convert Arable Land into Pasture in Leicestershire in the I5th and i6th centuries .. .. 308 ,, Grant to Hugh Dispensar of a Market and Fair at Lough- borough, 1228-9 •• •• .. .. 314 On Leicestershire Church Briefs ...... 387 Foxton Church restored ...... 53 Foxton Cross ...... g Freeby, visited ...... 24 INDEX. 427 PAGE. Freeby Church restored ...... 53 Freer, Major W. J., appointed Delegate to the Congress of Archaeological Societies ...... 135, 199. 206 „ exhibits Antiquities, &c , 9, 25, 26, 56, 64, 67, 133, 136, 140, 200, 206, 207, 252, 254, 360. ,, ,, reports on the Jewry Wall ...... 133 ,, on the Ancient Monuments Act .. .. 140 ,, Return as to the Custody of Parish Documents .. 198 Obituary notice of Col. Sir Henry Halford, Bart. .. 291 ,, „ Report for the year 1892 ...... 3 ,. 1893 .. -- •• Si ,, 1894 ...... 129 ,. 1895 ...... 192 .. 1896 ...... 246 ., 1897 •• •• •• 354 French, Mr. A. D. W., presents a Book to the Society .. .. 205 Frisby Church visited ...... • 59 Gaddesby Church visited ...... • • • • 60 „ ,, discoveries at ...... • 198 Garthorpe, visited ...... • • • • 24 Church restored ...... •• 193. 247 Grantham Church visited ...... • 24 Great Easton Church restored .. .. . • 193 Halford, Col. Sir Henry, Bart., Obituary notices of .. .. 251, 291 Harrold, Mr. T., exhibits Antiquities, &c., .. 28, 67, 135, 195, 361 ,, „ Notes on Stained Glass formerly in a window at Sketchley Hall...... 78 Hartopp, Mr. H., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 377 ,, ,, Calendar of Early Leicestershire Wills and Adminis­ trations .. .. 79, 145, 210, 258, 315 ,, Parish Registers of Leicestershire .. .. 391 ,, „ . Transcripts of Parish Registers .. .. 395 Hartopp Family, Genealogy of ...... 377 Hatfield House visited ...... 200 Hinckley Church, Reredos and Screen at ...... 53 ,, „ restored ...... 248 Hind, Mr. W. H., Declaration and Resolutions of the Loyal Lough- borough Volunteers, 1794 ...... 380 „ Muster Roll of the Loughborough Volunteers, 1794 382 „ Leicestershire Old Militia, 1810 .. .. 383 Holyland. Mr. T., Death of ...... n Houghton-on-the-Hill Church, Screen at ...... 248 „ ,, restored ...... 356 Jackson, Rev. E., elected Hon. Local Secretary for the Lutterworth District ...... 9 2c VOL. VIII. 428 INDEX.

PAGE. James, Rev. A. O., reports on the Tenor Bell of All Saints', Leicester .. 55 Jewry Wall, Sale of ...... 133 .r ,, threatened Destruction of .. .. •• 134 ,, ,, Guardianship of ...... •• 205 Joyce, Mr. M. I., presents the Society with a Transcript of the Survey of Leicestershire .. .. 179. 2O7 Judd, Mr. H. S., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 9 Kelly, William, F.R.H.S., Obituary notice of ...... 64 Kimcote Church tower restored ...... •• 53 Kirby Sellers Church visited ...... • • 59 Kirby, Mr. J., exhibits Antiquities, &c. .. 55,133,197.198,361 Knight, Mr. S., exhibits Antiquities, &c. .. 8,28,67,135,140,141 Death of ...... 141 Leicester, Roman Antiquities found at .. 9, n, 25, 26, 29, 361 ,, ,, Pavement found at ...... 375 ,, Sculptured Stone found at ...... • 57 ,, Churches:— All Saints', Tenor Bell of ...... 55 Tower restored ...... 131,193 St. Martin's ...... 356 St. Margaret's ...... 356 St. Nicholas ...... 356 Leicester, Mayors of:— John de Stafford (i3th century) .. .. 55 John Penny,1481 ...... •• 145 Thomas Staples, 1524 ...... 145 Thomas Rudyard, 1641 .. .. - • 376 „ Abbey, Relics from ...... 199 ,, the Old Castle Gateway ...... 255 ,, Ancient Waterworks of ...... 304 icestershire Roman Roads of ...... 8 Wills and Administrations of .. 79,145,210,258,315 , Survey of, 1124—1129 ...... 179 , Parish Documents of ...... 198 Old Militia...... 383 Church Briefs ...... 387 Parish Registers and Transcripts of .. .. 391 Library, Additions to .. 63, 205, 245, 252, 361, 377, 378 London, The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of, elected a President of the Society ...... 360 Church restored ...... 53 Long Whatton Church, Screen at ...... 132 Loughborough, Grant of a Market and Fair at, 1228-9 •• • • 3'4 ,, Volunteer Infantry, 1794 .. .. 380, 382 Lubbesthorpe, Discovery at ...... 354 INDEX. 429

PAGE. Lutterworth Church, Presentation of John Wyclif to the Rectory of .. 184 Market Bosworth Church restored ...... 131 Melton Mowbray, Annual Summer Meeting at ...... 12 ,, ,, Church visited ...... 12 ,, ,, ,, described ...... •• 18 ,, ,, ,, Chancel restored ...... 5 Morley, Mr. F., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 360 Nevinson, Mr. G. H., his valuable gift to the Society of Relics from Leicester Abbey ...... 199 Newtown Linford Church restored ...... 131 Noseley Chapel restored ...... 131 Oakham, All Saints' Church visited ...... 15 Castle visited ...... 17 Orford, Rev. H. W., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 57 Palmer, Colonel, reports on the opening of an old Barrow at Driffield.. 254 Peake, Dr. P., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 56 Penelope Watches ...... 7 Peterborough Cathedral visited ...... 136 Queniborough Church visited ...... 58 Registers, Extracts from Claybrooke ...... 34 „ Leicestershire Parish ...... 391 Rendell, Rev. A. M., presents Books to the Society .. 63, 245, 377 Report, Annual, for 1892 (Thirty-eighth) ...... 3 1893 (Thirty-ninth) ...... 51 ,, 1894 (Fortieth) ...... 129 ,, 1895 (Forty-first) ...... 192 ,, 1896 (Forty-second) ...... 246 ,, 1897 (Forty-third) ...... 354 Roman Remains (see Leicester). Round, Mr. J. H., his discovery of a Leicestershire Survey, 1124—1129 T42 Rothley Church visited ...... 58 Rupert's Tower restored ...... 255 Saxby, Anglo-Saxon Cemetery discovered near ...... 74 Shawell, Sculptured Stone found at ...... 57 Sibstone Church restored ...... 357 Sketchley Hall, Stained Glass Window formerly at .. .. 78 Sladen, Mr. T., presents Roman Antiquities to the Leicester Museum .. 361 Smith, Mr. B. A., appointed Delegate to Conference to Archaeological Congress ...... 135,199 South Croxton Church visited ...... 62 ,, ,, restored ...... 193 Sproxton, visited ...... 24 St. Albans, City and Abbey visited ...... 201 Stonesby, visited ...... 24 Swinford Church restored ...... 194 480 INDEX.

PACE. Teigh Church visited ...... 15 Thornton Church restored ...... vjfr, 249 Thorpe Arnold, visited .. ,...... 24 Trinity Hospital, Leicester ...... 255, 375 Trollope, Rev. Andrew, Obituary notice of ...... 196 Twyford, Early Deed relating to ...... 376 Walker, Mr. T., appointed Delegate to Conference of Archaeological Congress ...... 256 Waltham, visited ...... 24 Wartnaby, Mr. J. W., exhibits Antiquities, &c. .. .. 8, 25, 360, 379 Whetstone Church restored ...... 250 Wills, Sir Edward Bromley, 1626 ...... 71 „ Lady Margaret Bromley, 1657...... 73 „ Thomas Wilcock, 1585 ...... 256 „ Thomas Rudyard, 1656 ...... 377 „ see Leicestershire Wood, Rev.. C. H., exhibits Antiquities, &c...... 5,25 „ „ On the Penelope Watches ...... 7 „ presents the Society with a Map of Rushen Castle .. 25 „ „ appointed Delegate to Conference of Archaeological Congress ...... 256 Wood, Rev. L. W., Death of ...... 9 Wyclif, John, Presented to the Rectory of Lutterworth, 1375 .. 184 Wymondham Church, visited ...... 15 „ „ restored ...... 132 Young, Mr. J., exhibits Antiquities, &c., ...... 55,256

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