King’s College Estates Records

LANCASHIRE

KCAR/6/2/123/8 PRE/129 Plan and drawing of the church at Sutton, c. 1890 Contents

KCAR/6/2/107 MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE 2

KCAR/6/2/123 PRESCOT, LANCASHIRE 3 KCAR/6/2/123/01 COURT ROLLS 3 KCAR/6/2/123/02 RENTALS 3 KCAR/6/2/123/03 TITLE DEEDS 4 KCAR/6/2/123/04 LEASES 8 KCAR/6/2/123/05 SURVEYS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/06 TERRIERS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/07 VALUATIONS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/08 MAPS AND PLANS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/09 ESTATE ADMINISTRATION 8 KCAR/6/2/123/10 ESTATE CORRESPONDENCE 8 KCAR/6/2/123/11 ACCOUNTS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/12 BONDS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/13 EVIDENCES 8 KCAR/6/2/123/14 SALE PARTICULARS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/15 TITHES 8 KCAR/6/2/123/16 LEGAL PAPERS 8 KCAR/6/2/123/17 BENEFICE 8 KCAR/6/2/123/18 SCHOOL 8 KCAR/6/2/123/19 TRANSLATIONS 8

Catalogue compiled by Jude Brimmer from a card catalogue by Michael Stansfield at the King’s College Archive Centre, Cambridge, as part of the ‘Promotion of Public Access to the King’s College Estates Records’ project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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KCAR/6/2/107 Manchester, Lancashire Documents relating to College property in Manchester.

1780-1967 5 files

MAN/1 Ardwick legal papers Legal documents for various plots of land in Ardwick and Lancaster. 1780-1823 1 file paper In English MAN/2 Chapel Street property Papers concerning College land and buildings in the vicinity of Chapel Street, Ardwick (in Manchester). 1948-1958 1 file in envelope paper In English MAN/3 Pendleton legal papers Legal documents relating to various properties in Pendleton in the borough of Salford, now in Greater Manchester. 1846-1950 1 file in 2 parts paper In English MAN/4 Pendleton property Papers and correspondence relating to various properties in Pendleton, a district within the City of Salford. 1950-1967 1950-51 and 1961-67. 1 file in envelope paper MAN/5 St Simon Street property Papers and correspondence relating to St Simon Street in Salford (Greater Manchester), chiefly concerning rent. 1936-1966 1 file in 2 parts paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123 Prescot, Lancashire

Documents relating to College lands and the advowson at Prescot, Lancashire. Includes PRE/1-/197.

The advowson of Prescot in Lancashire was granted to King's College by Henry VI at the Foundation. The original grant can be found in KCAR/6/2/123/3 Title deeds.

1445-1989 12 ½ boxes

KCAR/6/2/123/01 Court rolls 1568-1725

PRE/49-77 Court rolls Court records for Prescot manor. 1568-1725 1568/9 and 1698-1725 (Former reference: Comp IV45-73) 28 files/items parchment In English and Latin Rolled material Deposited on permanent loan as ref: DDKC at Lancashire Record Office, Bow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2RE, tel +44(0)1772 533039, e-mail [email protected].

KCAR/6/2/123/02 Rentals c. 1450-1911

PRE/12 Rental Rental of Prescot rectory. c. 1450 (Former reference: Comp IV9) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/37 Rental Rental of copyhold tenants in Prescot. 1698 (Former reference: Comp IV34) 1 item parchment In English

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PRE/38 Rental Quit rents paid to King's College for lands in prescot . 1698 (Former reference: Comp IV35) 1 item parchment In English PRE/110 Quit rents Copy quit rents for Prescot manor. Dec 1911 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 item paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/03 Title deeds 1445-1914

PRE/3 Founder's grant Royal Letters Patent of King Henry VI, granting Prescot church advowson to King's College, with licence to appropriate it. The Great Seal of Henry VI is attached. 6 Nov 1445 (Former reference: Comp A18) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/4 Royal Letters Patent Letters Patent of King Henry VI under the Duke of Lancaster's seal, granting the advowson of Prescot church and licence to appropriate to King's College. Fragments of the Duke of Lancaster's seal are attached. 6 Aug 1445 (Former reference: Comp IV1) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/5 Second founder's grant Duplicate of PRE/3. The Great Seal of Henry VI is attached. 6 Nov 1445 (Former reference: Comp IV2) 1 item parchment In Latin

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PRE/6 Bishop's commission Commission from William, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to King's College, to receive the profits of Prescot church during its then vacancy. The Bishop's seal is attached. 14 Jul 1447 (Former reference: Comp IV3) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/7 Appropriation Appropriation of Prescot church by the commissioners of the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, ratified by Lichfield officials. Four ecclesiastical seals are attached. 1 Oct 1448 (Former reference: Comp IV4) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/8 Vicarage endowment Endowment of Prescot vicarage by William, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to Master Ralph Dukworth, Professor of theology. Three seals are attached. 2 Oct 1448 (Former reference: Comp IV5) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/9 Vicarage agreement Indenture of agreement between Ralph Duckworth, vicar of Prescot and King's College over Prescot vicarage. A small red seal is attached. 17 Jul 1458 (Former reference: Comp IV6) 1 item parchment In English A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/130 Conveyance Conveyance of a tithe cottage barn and croft at Sutton Heath by King's College to Mary Bold. 27 Nov 1822 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 item parchment In English

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PRE/133 Cable company conveyance Duplicate conveyance and related papers to the British Insulated and Helsby Cables Ltd of the freehold reversion of land in Prescot known as 'Cockshoots', saving King's College's rights to minerals and a rectorial tithe rentcharge of £12, 6 s. 1891-1914 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 5 items parchment and paper In English PRE/139 Vicarage conveyance Draft conveyance of the old vicarage from the Rev J. Bridger to James Pilkington for the new parish of Rainford. 1895 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 item paper In English PRE/140 Whiston vicarage enlargements Draft papers and correspondence concerning two conveyances to augment the vicarage of St Nicholas, Whiston, in Prescot. Includes a plan of the area. 1870 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (32 items) paper In English PRE/141 Sparrow Lane conveyance Draft papers and correspondence concerning the conveyance of the College's interest in Sparrow Lane, Prescot, to Miss Elizabeth Case. 1860 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (22 items) paper In English PRE/142 Rentcharge conveyance Draft papers and correspondence concerning the conveyance to John Blundell of the tithe rentcharge in Windle. 1860 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (22 items) paper In English PRE/143 Market Hall conveyance Draft papers and correspondence concerning the conveyance of the Market Hall site to the Prescot Market Hall Company. 1858 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (27 items) paper In English

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PRE/144 Churchyard enlargements Draft papers and correspondence concerning two conveyances for the enlargement of Prescot churchyard. 1855 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (21 items) paper In English PRE/145 Churchyard enlargements Draft papers concerning three conveyances for the enlargement of Prescot churchyard. 1855 (Former reference: Prescot box) 3 items paper In English PRE/146 Sutton Heath conveyance Draft conveyance of a tithe cottage barn and a croft in Sutton Heath to Miss Mary Bold. 1822 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 item paper In English PRE/148 Railway Company papers Draft papers and correspondence regarding the conveyance of land in Prescot to the London and North Western Railway Company, and compensation for damage in Shaw Lane. 1868-1871 (Former reference: Precsot box) 1 file (71 items) paper In English PRE/150 Higherfield House conveyance Draft papers concerning the conveyance from Edward Scarisbrick to King's College of Highfield House and adjoining land. 1867 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (46 items) paper In English PRE/152 Brook Pottery estate papers Draft papers and correspondence concerning the purchase of a messuage on the Brook Potter estate from W.E. Beaumont. 1867 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (36 items) paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123/04 Leases 1448-1918

PRE/1 Rectory lease Indenture by Walter Feeld, Provost's clerk at King's, granting Prescote rectory to Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby, Margaret, widow of Thomas Lathum, and her son Humphrey Ogle, for ten years at £82 per annum. 24 Aug 1497 (Former reference: Box 60) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/10 Lease Lease by King's College of Rain Hill land and tithes to Richard Lyncoln, vicar of Prescot. A small red seal is attached. 8 Sep 1478 (Former reference: Comp IV7) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/28 Prescot Hall lease Papers and correspondence concerning the release by Philip Layton of a covenant in the lease of Prescot Hall, granted by King's College to his father, John Layton. c. 1575 (Former reference: Comp IV25/1-15) 1 file (15 items) paper In English PRE/92 Leases Counterpart leases for College property in Prescot. 1896-1918 (Former reference: Box 217) 9 items paper In English PRE/99 Lease Counterpart lease of Higherfield House to Arthur F. Evans. 25 Nov 1876 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 1 item paper In English

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PRE/102 Agreement Copy draft agreement for the lease of building land in Prescot to Mr Henry Houlgrave 1874 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 1 item paper In English PRE/103 Greenall Whitley leases Copy assignment of the Imperial Hotel in Prescot by Henry Houlgrave to Greenall Whitley & Co, and a lease of the bowling green in Prescot by King's College to Greenall Whitley & Co. 22 Nov 1883-3 Oct 1901 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 2 items paper In English PRE/106 Leases Bundle of leases and counterparts relating to Prescot Hall, rectory and tithes. 1803-1874 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file in 6 parts (34 items) parchment In English PRE/109 Coal mines lease Copy lease of Prescot coal mines to James Yates. 6 Dec 1854 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 item paper In English PRE/124 Leases Bundle of counterpart leases for Prescot Hall, coal mines, rectory and Whiston tithes. 1671-1797 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 1 file in 5 parts (26 items) parchment In English PRE/125 Drafts Bundle of draft leases relating to property and land in Prescot manor. 1810-1875 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 1 file in 2 parts (19 items) paper In English PRE/132 Rectory lease Draft lease of Prescot rectory to Roger Boche and John Erle. c. 1559 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 item paper In Latin

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PRE/135 Lease Lease by King's College of Prescot rectory and glebe lands to Henry Bold and Richard Halsall of Bold, Lancashire. Two red seals are attached. 21 Nov 1448 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/136 Rectory agreement Indenture between King's College and Henry Bolde and Richard Halsall concerning payments for Prescot rectory. Two red seals are attached. 22 May 1452 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/137 Rectory lease Lease by King's College of Prescot rectory to Sir Thomas Stanley, Nicholas Biron and Roger Bothe. Three red seals are attached. 25 Sep 1453 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 item parchment In Latin PRE/138 Rectory leases Bundle of leases for Prescot rectory. Most have seals attached. 1467-1627 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 file in 2 parts (13 items) parchment In English and Latin

KCAR/6/2/123/05 Surveys 1592-1761

PRE/24 Survey Survey of Prescot manor. 1592 (Former reference: Comp IV21) 1 volume paper In Latin Bound material Mistakenly labelled 'terrier' on the binding.

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PRE/25 Survey notes Notes of matters for further examination from the 1592 Prescot survey (PRE/24) and 'remembrances' left for the Earl of Derby concerning King's College and Prescot. 1592 (Former reference: Comp IV22) 1 item paper In English PRE/34 Rectory survey Survey of Prescot rectory and lands by order of Parliament, with annotations by John Smith, College Bursar. 21 Jun 1650 (Former reference: Comp IV31) 1 item (4 pages) paper In English PRE/48 Notes Notes on surveys of Prescot carried out in 1721 and 1761. 1761 (Former reference: Comp IV44a) 1 item (6 pages) paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/06 Terriers c. 1575-c. 1900

PRE/23 Terrier Terrier of glebe land belonging to Prescot Hall. c. 1575 (Former reference: Comp IV20) 1 item paper In English PRE/36 Hall terrier Terrier for Prescot Hall. 1686 (Former reference: Comp IV33) 1 item parchment In English PRE/47 Hall terrier Terrier of Prescot Hall. 1746 (Former reference: Comp IV44) 1 item parchment In English Rolled material. Some of the text is indistinct

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PRE/108 Draft Draft terrier for Prescot manor. c. 1900 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 item paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/07 Valuations c. 1575-1808

PRE/15 Rectory notes Notes by Dr Baker [likely Philip Baker, King's College Provost] of an estimate of Prescot rectory. c. 1575 (Former reference: Comp IV12/1-4) 4 items paper In English PRE/21 Estimate Estimate of Prescot rectory. 1586 (Former reference: Comp IV18) 1 item paper In English PRE/98 Valuation General calculation of the value of Prescot tithe and glebe lands. 1808 (Former reference: Shelf G to L 95) 1 volume paper In English PRE/119 Rectory estimate Estimate of Prescot rectory by Edward Palmer. 1775 (Former reference: Shelf G to L 45a) 1 item paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/08 Maps and plans 1750-c. 1925

PRE/78 Court room plans Plans for a new court room at Prescot. 1755 (Former reference: Comp IV74/A/1-2) 2 items paper In English

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PRE/111 Estate maps Bundle of maps and plans of College lands and property in Prescot. 1850-1914 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (19 items) paper In English PRE/112 Estate maps Bundle of maps and plans of College estates, property and proposed buildings at Prescot. 1822-1914 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (12 items) paper In English PRE/113 Estate maps Maps and architectural plans of the Prescot estate, kept with plans of Liverpool and Sutton. c. 1850-c. 1925 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (13 items) paper In English PRE/114 Churchyard plans Plans for enlargement of the churchyard at Prescot. 1819-1904 5 items paper In English PRE/129 Sutton church Plan and drawing of the church at Sutton. c. 1890 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 2 items paper In English Rolled material PRE/174 Brook Pottery estate Plan of the Brook Pottery estate. 1866 (Former reference: Maps and plans box (3.7)) 1 item paper In English PRE/175 Prescot Hall building plots Plan for laying out building plots on the Prescot Hall estate, by William Goldsworth. c. 1885 (Former reference: Maps and plans box (3.7)) 1 item paper In English

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PRE/176 Whiston Road recreation ground Plan for the recreation ground off Whiston Road in Prescot, by William Goldsworth. 9 Dec 1892 (Former reference: Maps and plans box (3.7)) 1 item paper In English PRE/177 Prescot Hall building plots Plan for laying out building plots on the Prescot Hall estate, with pencil annotations. Aug 1869 (Former reference: Maps and plans box (3.7)) 1 item paper In English PRE/178 Copy Copy of a plan for laying out building plots on the Prescot Hall estate [PRE/177 without annotations]. 1869 (Former reference: Maps and plans box (3.7)) 1 item paper In English PRE/180 Survey map Map of Prescot Hall as surveyed by Thomas Higginson. 1750 (Former reference: Map H37) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/181 Survey map Map of Prescot Hall as surveyed by Thomas Higginson. [Another version of PRE/180]. 1750 (Former reference: Map H168) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/182 Terrier map Terrier of King's lands in Prescot leased to Henry Case. c. 1800 (Former reference: Map J75) 1 item paper In English Rolled material

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PRE/183 Estate map Map of the King's College estate at Prescot by S. Mercer. Mar 1815 (Former reference: Map E76) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/184 Colliery plan Plan of Snig Lane Colliery in Prescot, by Yates and Co. 1828 (Former reference: Map H80) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/185 Sparrow Lane plan Plan of Sparrow Lane in Prescot, by E. Bradshaw. 11 Nov 1833 (Former reference: Map H66) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/186 Sparrow Lane plan Plan of Sparrow Lane in Prescot, by E. Bradshaw. [Another version of PRE/185]. 11 Nov 1833 (Former reference: Map G82) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/187 Bowling Green road plan Map of Bowling Green in Prescot, showing a proposed road on the north west side. 16 May 1866 (Former reference: Map N171) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/188-189 Prescot Hall maps Two maps of King's College Prescot Hall estate, as proposed to be laid out in building plots, by W. Culshaw. Aug 1869 (Former reference: Map J172) 2 items paper In English Rolled material

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PRE/190 Churchyard enlargement plans Plan of land for enlargement of the churchyard and additions to the glebe land at Precot. 6 Dec 1855 (Former reference: Map L170) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/191 Churchyard enlargement plans Plan of land for enlargement of the churchyard at Prescot. 6 Dec 1855 (Former reference: Map L169) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/192 Graveyard enlargement plan Plan of land for enlargement of the graveyard at Prescot. 1906 (Former reference: Map D173) 1 item paper In English Rolled material PRE/193 Ordnance Survey map Part of an OS map of Lancashire showing Prescot, sheet number CVII.[?]. 1908 (Former reference: 135/8) 1 item paper In English PRE/194 Ordnance Survey map Part of an OS map of Lancashire showing Prescot, sheet number CVII.7. 1908 (Former reference: 135/8) 1 item paper In English PRE/197 Ordnance Survey map OS map of Lancashire covering Prescot, headed 'Prescot Church Yard', sheet number CVII.7. Scale: 208.33' to 1". 1893 1 item paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123/09 Estate administration 1525-1908

PRE/13 Complaints Papers concerning abuses of privileges by tenants of Prescot. c. 1525 (Former reference: Comp IV10/1-3) 3 items paper In English PRE/16 Tenants' injuries List of injuries offered by the tenants of Prescot to King's College. c. 1550 (Former reference: Comp IV13/1-3) 3 items paper In English PRE/17 Presentment Copy of a presentment by Prescot tenants over a highway from the wood over King's College demesne land. 3 Jun 1580 (Former reference: Comp IV14) 1 item paper In English PRE/18 Memorandum Memo listing items to be raised at Prescot inquiry, including 'demaines', 'leete', 'courte baron' and 'encrochments'. c. 1575 (Former reference: Comp IV15) 1 item paper In English PRE/19 Letter Andrew Trollop's letter to Provost Roger Goade concerning the state of things in Prescot, and injuries offered by tenants to the College. 1 Jul 1583 (Former reference: Comp IV16) 1 item paper In English PRE/20 Memorandum List of matters to be reformed at Prescot, and a list of names of alehouse keepers. c. 1575 (Former reference: Comp IV17) 1 item paper In English

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PRE/43 Water course papers Papers, including a plan and details of cases, relating to a water course at Prescot. 1753 (Former reference: Comp IV40/1-6) 6 items paper In English PRE/44 Boundary dispute Letters and papers concerning the Prescot/Whiston boundary dispute, involving Prescot Hall. 1759 (Former reference: Comp IV41/1-20) 1 file (20 items) paper In English PRE/45 General estate documents Papers and correspondence [dismissed in 1808 catalogue as 'not of importance'] concerning the administration of the College estates in Prescot, including petitions, valuations, memoranda and notes and correspondence by John Smith, College Bursar. 1525-c. 1750 (Former reference: Comp IV42/1-70) 1 file in 2 parts (70 items) paper In English PRE/46 General estate documents Papers and correspondence concerning the administration of the College estates in Prescot, including a plan of land in Prescot Wood intended for inclosure by the vicar of Prescot. c. 1760-c. 1780 (Former reference: Comp IV43/1-30) 1 file (30 items) paper In English PRE/79 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor, including leases of Prescot Hall and papers relating to the coal mines. c. 1760-c. 1790 (Former reference: Comp IV74/B/1-30) 30 items paper In English PRE/80 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor. c. 1770-c. 1790 1 file (22 items) paper In English

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PRE/81 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor. c. 1800-c. 1825 (Former reference: Comp IV74/D/1-8) 1 file (11 items) paper In English PRE/82 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor, including 1817 lease of Prescot Hall to Henry Case, and a copy of a lease to Michael Willis. c. 1810 (Former reference: Comp IV74/E/1-10) 1 file (11 items) paper In English PRE/83 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor. c. 1820-c. 1840 (Former reference: Comp IV74/F/1-5) 7 items paper In English PRE/97 Bursar's notes Notes by King's College Bursars relating to the Prescot estate. c. 1750 (Former reference: Box G) 4 items paper In English PRE/101 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor, including accounts for Prescot coal mines, agreements, cases for the opinion of counsel and bills of costs. c. 1850-c. 1875 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 1 file (33 items) paper In English PRE/104 Sewer ways papers Papers concerning King's College and the Prescot Local Board concerning sewer ways. 1871-1908 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 5 items paper In English

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PRE/107 Colliery papers Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot Colliery. c. 1750-c. 1800 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (44 items) paper In English PRE/117 General estate documents Bundle of papers concerning Prescot manor, including receipts and admissions. c. 1525-1632 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 5 items paper In English PRE/134 Enfranchisement Deed of enfranchisement of copyhold land in Prescot by King's College to J.P Grimshaw. The King's College seal is attached. 15 Jun 1882 The deed was not enacted until 31 Dec 1892 (Former reference: Precsot box II 2) 1 item parchment In English PRE/147 Agent's accounts Papers and correspondence concerning payments due from the estate of the late Edward Draper, College agent at Prescot. 1873 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (15 items) paper In English PRE/149 General estate documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot manor, including a rental (1873), coal accounts, draft statement for the opinion of counsel, copy awards and related papers. c. 1850 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (57 items) paper In English PRE/151 Railway file Darft papers and correspondence concerning the railway at Prescot, including petitions to parliament and papers regarding the station site. 1865 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (59 items) paper In English

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PRE/153 Prescot Hall repairs Papers and correspondence concerning an agreement of reference between King's College and Thomas Gaskell concerning dilapidations and repairs of the Prescot Hall estate. 1868 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (67 items) paper In English PRE/155 Geometry manuscript correspondence Correspondence between the Bursar and Mr T.P. Hewitt of Prescot concerning the manuscript of _The elements of plane geometry_ by his brother George Hewitt. 1891 (Former reference: Prescot box) 7 items paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/10 Estate correspondence 1584-1897

PRE/2 Fragments Letter from Nicholas Addison about Prescote rectory and Rainford chapel. 3 Mar 1774 1773/4 (Former reference: CC376) 2 fragments paper In English The document is very fragile PRE/22 Rector's letter Letter from Thomas Meade, rector of Prescot, to Provost Roger Goade concerning King's College property in Prescot and failure to pay rent. 23 Aug 1586 (Former reference: Comp IV19) 1 item paper In English PRE/26 Rector's letters Letters from Thomas Meade, rector of Prescot, to Provost Roger Goade, concerning payment of subsidies for Prescot and other estate business. 1584-1598 (Former reference: Comp IV23/1-7) 7 items paper In English

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PRE/29 Letter Letter from Henry Ogle, concerning tenements built on waste ground at Prescot, cutting timber in the wood there and digging coals in copyhold land. 27 Oct 1636 (Former reference: Comp IV26) 1 item paper In English PRE/95 Chapel letter Letter from N. Cestriens concerning Rainford Chapel to the Provost of King's College. 1 Jan 1703 1703/4 (Former reference: Box 235) 1 item paper In English PRE/115 Fines correspondence Correspondence with Mr S Weston concerning Prescot fines. 1794-1795 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (14 items) paper In English PRE/116 General correspondence file Correspondence concerning Prescot manor. 1838-1844 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (16 items) paper In English PRE/121 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1725-1848 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 file (33 items) paper In English PRE/131 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers (including accounts) concerning Prescot. 1812-1836 (Former reference: Prescot box II 2) 1 file (25 items) paper In English PRE/157 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1807-1862 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (90 items) paper In English

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PRE/158 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1863-1870 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (73 items) paper In English PRE/159 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1871-1873 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (70 items) paper In English PRE/160 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1874-1875 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (68 items) paper In English PRE/161 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1876-1878 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (65 items) paper In English PRE/162 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1879-1882 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (53 items) paper In English PRE/163 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1883-1884 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (34 items) paper In English PRE/164 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1885-1886 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (35 items) paper In English

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PRE/165 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1887-1890 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (73 items) paper In English PRE/166 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1891-1892 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (48 items) paper In English PRE/167 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1893-1895 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (77 items) paper In English PRE/168 General correspondence file Bundle of correspondence and related papers concerning Prescot. 1896-1897 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (75 items) paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/11 Accounts 1593-1916

PRE/94 Rectory grain receipt Receipt for grain for Prescot rectory from Provost Goad. 6 Jun 1593 (Former reference: Box 234) 1 item paper In English PRE/123 Accountants' bill Account of Messrs Cameron, McIver and Davie, accountants, for business done for King's College. Kept with a receipt for payment. 1914-1916 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 2 items paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123/12 Bonds 1462-1598

PRE/96 Copy Copy of two bonds between Roger Bothe and John Ogle. Jul 1462 (Former reference: 'Estates, accounts..' box) 1 item paper In Latin PRE/179 Bond Bond between Roger Goad, Provost of King's College, and Michael Doughtie of Robie, Lancashire. A small brown seal is attached. 7 Jun 1598 1 item parchment In English

KCAR/6/2/123/13 Evidences c. 1800

PRE/85 Copy documents Copies of documents concerning Prescot and King's College dating from 1291-1630. c. 1800 (Former reference: Comp IV74/H/1-9) 9 items paper In English and Latin

KCAR/6/2/123/14 Sale particulars 1920

PRE/122 Particulars Sale particulars of King's estates in Prescot, including a map of the area. 24 Sep 1920 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 2 items paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123/15 Tithes 1588-1895

PRE/32 Ledger book extracts Extracts taken from the King's College ledger books concerning the grant of Rainhill tithes to the vicar of Prescot, disputed by the executors of the late vicar, Mr Alden. 1644 (Former reference: Comp IV29/1-2) 2 items paper In English PRE/35 Rectory account Account of tithes and profits of Prescot rectory. 1665-1670 (Former reference: Comp IV32) 1 item (23 pages) paper In English PRE/84 General tithe documents Bundle of papers and correspondence concerning Prescot tithes. 1817-1819 (Former reference: Comp IV74/G/1-12) 1 file (13 items) paper In English PRE/88 Tithes file Correspondence and notes concerning Prescot tithes. 1588-1848 (Former reference: Comp IV74/K/1-5) 5 items paper In English and Latin PRE/90 Tithe rentals Rentals for Prescot tithes. 1842-1855 1842-3 and 1847-1855 (Former reference: Box D 2.10.3 and 2.10.2) 11 volumes paper In English Bound material PRE/93 Tithe rent charge file Orders for the redemption of tithe rents and the merger of tithe rent charges. 1881-1895 (Former reference: Box 233) 1 file (27 items) paper In English

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PRE/120 Valuation Neston's valuation of Prescot Whiston tithes. 1803 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 1 item paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/16 Legal papers 1732-1854

PRE/40 Tithe dispute Case with Mr Hazakerley's opinion concerning the third of Great Sankey tithes. 1732 (Former reference: Comp IV37/1-4) 4 items paper In English PRE/42 Draft Draft of a bill in chancery and other papers relating to copyhold fines in Prescot. (Former reference: Comp IV39) Noted as MISSING as of c. 1850 PRE/86 King's Bench case Record of a case form the King's Bench concerning Prescot tithes, including copies of older documents (from fifteenth- century onwards) and records of admissions to local churches. c. 1825 (Former reference: Comp IV74/I/1-8) 8 items paper In English PRE/87 Case Record of case concerning Prescot tithes. 1815-1819 (Former reference: Comp IV74/J/1-3) 3 items paper In English PRE/91 Coal mine case Case and opinion of Mr Richardson concerning Prescot coal mines. 1814 (Former reference: Box 2K14) Noted as MISSING as of 24 Mar 1987 PRE/105 Cases Cases for the opinion of counsel concerning Prescot manor. 1817-1854 1817, 1818 and 1854 (Former reference: Prescot box I 1) 4 items paper In English

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PRE/118 Case Case for the opinion of Mr Cowling concerning rent arrears of Mr Bromilow. Kept with a plan of Sparrow Lane in Prescot. 10 Jul 1854 (Former reference: Prescot box I 2) 2 items paper In English

KCAR/6/2/123/17 Benefice 1500-c. 1980

PRE/11 Church repairs Copy of a decree of the archdeacon of Chester over repairs to Prescot church. 9 Apr 1500 (Former reference: Comp IV8) 1 item parchment In Latin A transcript and translation of the document is kept under KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations PRE/100. PRE/14 Chantry commission Copy of a commission of Mary I to Dr Brassey, vicar of Prescot, to restore chantry priests at Prescot. 1553-1558 (Former reference: Comp IV11) 1 item (4 pages) paper In English PRE/30 Petition Petition to the House of Commons from Farmworth Chapelry inhabitants to be made a parish distinct from Prescot. 1640 (Former reference: Comp IV27) 1 item paper In English PRE/31 Answer Answer to Farmworth petition [PRE/30] by Mr Alden, vicar of Prescot. 1640 (Former reference: Comp IV28) 1 item (5 pages) paper In English PRE/33 Order Order of sequestrators for the payment of arrears due to King's College from Prescot rectory. 1645 (Former reference: Comp IV30) 1 item paper In English

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PRE/39 Chapel correspondence Letters concerning Rainford and Sankey chapels. 1702-1761 (Former reference: Comp IV36/1-11) 1 file (11 items) paper In English PRE/41 Rectory history Draft book of notes on the history of Prescot rectory, including transcriptions of various documents, compiled by John Smith, Bursar of King's College. c. 1750 (Former reference: Comp IV38) 1 volume (45 pages) paper In English Bound material PRE/89 Rectory account Prescot rectorial rent charge account, kept with a file of receipts. 1905 (Former reference: Box B 2.9.4) 1 file (54 items) paper In English PRE/126 Sutton curacy Papers and correspondence concerning the endowment of a second curate in Sutton parish by W. Pilkington's gift of £2000 and a grant from the ecclesiastical commissioners of £60 per annum. 1901-1902 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 8 items paper In English PRE/127 Sutton vicarage correspondence Correspondence concerning the vicarage at Sutton between the College Bursar and: William Pilkington; Willink (architects); enacters of the 'Queen Anne's Bounty' law; the Ecclesiastical Commission; Mr Crane (vicar of Sutton); G.J.C. Broom. 1902 (Former reference: {Prescot box II 1) 1 file (c. 50 items) paper In English PRE/128 Sutton vicarage correspondence Correspondence concerning the vicarage at Sutton. 1900-1901 (Former reference: Prescot box II 1) 1 file (c. 50 items) paper In English

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PRE/154 Correspondence Correspondence concerning the incumbent of St Helen's Chapel, and the incumbent and surplice fees of St Thomas', Eccleston. 1809-1848 1809 and 1847-1848 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (15 items) paper In English PRE/156 Curacy correspondence Correspondence concerning Rainford and Sankey curacies. 1762-1768 (Former reference: Prescot box) 1 file (17 items) paper In English PRE/169 New church fund Book of subscribers to the Prescot new church fund. 1841 (Former reference: Sutton box) 1 volume paper In English Bound material PRE/170 Sutton church file Papers relating to the church of St Nicholas and All Saints at Sutton, including the vote for a new church at Sutton, a newspaper report on the church building, texts of speeches in support of the new building and two parochial year books (1895-6). 1842-1896 (Former reference: Sutton box) 5 items paper In English PRE/171 Sutton church correspondence Bundle of correspondence concerning Sutton church. 1842-1848 (Former reference: Sutton box) 1 file (46 items) paper In English PRE/172 Sutton church correspondence Bundle of correspondence concerning Sutton church. 1848-1850 (Former reference: Sutton box) 1 file (23 items) paper In English

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PRE/173 Sutton church correspondence Bundle of correspondence concerning Sutton church. 1851-1897 (Former reference: Sutton box) 1 file (61 items) paper In English PRE/195 Vestry resolution Letter notifying King's College of a resolution of a public vestry at Prescot to apply for repairs to the chancel and to extend the burial ground. c. 1825 (Former reference: 136/4) 1 item paper In English PRE/196 St Nicholas church documents Photocopies of twentieth-century documents relating to the church of St Nicholas and All Saints in Sutton, including copies of photographs. c. 1970-c. 1980 7 items paper In English Received from Prescot, 19 Oct 1991 [the donor was not noted].

KCAR/6/2/123/18 School 1591-1592

PRE/27 Notes A letter from rector Thomas Meade and notes concerning Prescot School. 1591-1592 (Former reference: Comp IV24/1-4) 4 items paper In English

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KCAR/6/2/123/19 Translations 1937-1989

PRE/100 Transcripts and translations Photocopies of typescript transcripts in Latin with English translations of documents relating to Prescot (given old reference numbers) and a photocopy of a photograph of 'Prescot Town Chest' from 'Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire' vol. 89 (1937). The transcripts and translations comprise: Undated Rental of Prescot rectory (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 9 - PRE/12); Copy of a decree of the archdeacon of Chester concerning repairs to the church at Prescot, 28 Apr. 1500 (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 8 - PRE/11); Counterpart lease of the tithes of Rainhill, land called Arrowsmith Field and other land from KC to the vicar of Prescot, 8 Sept. 1478 (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 7 - PRE/10); Indenture converning the vicarage house at Prescot, 17 July 1458 (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 6 - PRE/9); Commission from the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield to KC to receive the profits of the church at Prescot during a vacancy caused by his promotion, 14 July 1447 (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 3 - PRE/6); Appropriation of the church of Prescot by the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 1 Oct. 1448 (Comp. V, 1st division, no. 4 - PRE/7); Endowment of the vicarage of Prescot by the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 2 Oct. 1448. (Comp V, 1st division, no. 5 - PRE/8).

1937-1989 The date for the translations has been estimated as 1970s-80s.

8 items paper

In English and Latin Found among the papers of Arthur Owen, former Archivist, in his desk at the University Library, 2002.

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