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Please note that this calendar was compiled 1898-1907, and therefore only makes reference to records dating 19th century or earlier.

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Vol. 4 Burrow Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Burrow, Leicestershire Burrow 1 Lease undated c.1260 Grantor: Mathews, Prior of Kirkebi Grantee: John the son of Valfrid, the son of aylton? Grant by the unanimous will and consent of his monks &c. he has conceded and granted to J. (as above) for his homage and services a bovate of land in the fields of herberg, which Ingram of herberg sometimes held, with all its appertenances - paying to the monastery of St nicholas of Kirkeby, for all services and demands except seurage, 4s. of silver per annum, 2 at the nativity of St John Baptist and 2 at the feast of All Saints. For this grant and concession, John gave to the Priory 2 1/2 mark. Warranty. Sealing Clause. (Given at...omitted) Witnesses: Lord William of Erburg. Robert de Stoctun, William the son of nicholas the clerk, Robert de la kernal, Robert the son of nicholas, Richard the son of Galfrid, Robert Rave, William Wankelin, Thomas son of Galfrid and many others. Seal: Seal blue-black, diamond-shape, width about 1 1/4 in a Virgin and Child SANCTxxxxx ES VNICA Pt. 7 1/2" x 3 3/4" Tied to other documents

Burrow 2 Grant of land undated c.1260 Grantor: Robert de la Kerneyl of Burgh, son of Galfrid de la Kerneyl of Burgh Grantee: Robert son of Galfrid fitz aylmer of Burgh Grant of half an acre of land in the territory of Burgh upon miccilberuhill beyond the road, viz. that between the land of Ralph of Ringisdon and the land of Symon of Chevenchurch(?) paying annually to the house of the Hospitallers of St John of nawby 6 pennies, 3 at Easter and 3 at St nicholas. Warranty. Sealing clause. Witnesses: Roger de Ling of Burgh, Robert son of nicholas, Simon of Chevenchurch, John of Newbolth, Galfrid of Somerdeby, Robert son of Hugo of Mardefed Robert the son of William and others. Seal: Seal, red, haces only

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Pt. 7 3/4" x 2 3/4" Tied to 52.104 (see press mark) Burrow 3 Grant of land undated c.1280 Grantor: Robert le Kernel son of Galfrid de Burgh Grantee: Robert the son of Galfrid of the same village Grant for his homage and service, one acre of land in the territory of burgh with two holms at the end of the acre & 1 holm upon Haliwellebach, with all appurtenances, viz: the acre lying between the land which Galfrid the son of Robert held on one side and hodeclive on the other. Rent 1 penny of silver at michaelmas for all services. For this grant R. gave him as earnest money 19s. of silver. Warranty. Witnesses: William of Mardefeld, John de Newbold, Robert the son of William de Burgh, Galfrid the son of Galfrid of Somerdeby, Robert his son, Robert the son of nicholas de Burgh and others. Seal: large, white wuth fleur de lis xxxx xKARN Pt. 6" x 3 3/4" Tied to other documents

Burrow 4 Quitclaim rent undated c.1290 Grantor: Galfrid de la Ryninyl of Erdburgh Grantee: Galfrid the son of Robert of Erdburgh To all his right in 1 1/2d annual rent which 1 penny and which halfpenny G used to pay to him for 5 roods of land in the fields of Erburow. Sealing clause. Witnesses: John le Stocton of Erburgh, Robert de Stocton of same, Roger Cok of same, William de Ideston of same, Robert the son of Walter of the same and others. Seal: gone Pt. 8" x 2 1/2"

Burrow 4x Grant 1293 John de Stocton of Erdeburgh grants to William de Burgh, clerk Seal gone

Burrow 5 Quitclaim tenement 10 Apr 1300 Grantor: John de Stocton in Erdeburgh Grantee: Peter the son of Galfrid in Erdeburg To all right and title he has &c. in a tenement which Peter holds of the Priory house of Munkes kirkeby for services of all kinds which he (J de S) claims against the said house, so that he will never proceed against him for the services. Sealing clause. Given on Easter day in the 28th year of the reign of Edward the son of King Henry.

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Witnesses: Robert de Stocton in Erdeburgh, William de aylston of same, John Ede of Mardefeld, William Hacheman of Somerdeby, John le noble of the same and many others. (Has slip and tying slip joined) Seal: Small, dark green, a squirrel S xIURARENOIx(?) legend not clear Pt. 7 3/4" x 2 3/4" Tied to other documents

Burrow 6 Grant 1315/6 Grantor: Robert Pynsonn of Esthburgh Grantee: William Ayer son of John Ayer of Corph near Langtone Grant: for W. as life and for a certain sum of money paid by him into his hands 4a of meadow in the fields of Endeburgh i.e. 2a. at Sleytinburgh and 2a in Sleynigham and all the tenement which John Radolph held of him (R.P) in the same village and fields i.e. the entire messuage, one bovate(?) of land with 4a of arable land and 2 3/4 roods of meadow, of the which 4a two are in Langelondis, 2a upon Winebrigge 1/2a upon Strondindis. rent a rose on feast of St John B. Warranty. Bond of 50s silver. Given at Edinburgh on the day of S. Madre (?) apostle (as above) Witnesses: Robert de Stokton of Erdeburgh, John de Stokton of Erdeburgh, John Ayer of Josph (Thorp) Lord Robert de ly Mer, alan the son of Ralph of Erdeburgh and others. Remarks: Seal a remnant, dark colours, hid to its ship.

Burrow 7 Quitclaim to Rent 1320 Grantor: John de Newland of Burgh Grantee: Philip Cusin of Burgh to 1d farm, and homage and all service owing him annually on the parish of burgh from the toft which Robert le Waleys once held. Sealing clause. no date. Witnesses: Gilbert blainchard, John Plant, simon batentae John de Heglintory, Gilbert de Scheggenet, WIlliam his brother Remarks: Horn coloured tough, large, poor impression (drawing). Pt. 8 1/2 x 1 1/2"

Burrow 8 Grant of Land 1320 Grantor: John son of alan de neuland of Burgh Grantee: Philip son of Richard Ruskin of Burgh Grant: for his homage and service, a certain piece of land with its appurtenances lying in the parish of ST Peter of Burgh position described, Rent a silver penny

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per annum on St James' day <25 July> warranty. Ph: gave him 11s of silver for this concession. Witnesses: Robert de Pereresm William son of William de Croft, WIlliam son of Thomas, William de Burgh, Philip the son of John de Burgh, John Blanchard, William the clerk Remarks: pendant slips alone left. Pt. 7 3/4 x 2 1/4

Burrow 9 Quitclaim 03 May 1321 Grantor: Robert Sabyn of Ertheburgh Grantee: William of Tayford Grant: R.S quitclaims and gives wh, for himself and heirs, and assigns to William son of Thomas of Tayford his heirs, all right, title and claim which he has has in a Bovate of Land and in one acre of meadow and in the half of an acre of meadow with belongings in Ertheburgh also in a Rent of three-halfpence to Warranty. Guven at Erthebury, Wednesday next to the Invention of the Cross (year as above). Witnesses: Dns Henry Prior of the Church pf Sedburgh, John of Stocton, Robert Pynson, William of Adeston, William od Stocton the clerk, and many others. Remarks: Seal gone, has typing strap. Pt. 10" x 2 1/2"

Burrow 10 Quitclaim 20 Jul 1322 Grantor: William the son of Thomas of Twyford Grantee: John Cole To all right and title which he has....in one bovate of land with all ways (chenettis) meadows, pastures, pasturage, conveniences, the land which Galfrid Cole held for his lifetime by the grant of Robert Gabyn. Witnesses: John de Streton of Erdeburgh, Robert Pingon of the same, William de Lyleston, Galfrid ate Kyrkstyle, WIlliam de Stocton clerk and many others Remarks: of white wax - paces - gone. Pt. 11 x 3 1/2

Burrow 11 Grant 16 Nov 1330 Grantor: Robert (Prinsown) Grantee: John Wright and Maria his wife Grant: For their lives of 3a 1 1/2 roods of arable land with all their appurtenances in Etheburgh lying in the fields of Ertheburgh viz in benochstone 1 1/2 roods, upon Wytlondes 1 1/2; upon Wellech it 2 1/2 eoods; and 5 noods butting into portegate and into Hestropscke. for ever, paying to Robert Pingon a now flower at the feast of the nativity of St John the Baptist for all secular service. Warranty sealing clease. Given at Entheburgh on the feast of St Edmund archbishop (as above).

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Witnesses: Robert de Stocton of Rstheburgh, Galfrid atlestele, John Cote, William de STocton and many others. Remarks: Seal lost. Pt. 8" x 3 3/4"

Burrow 12 Bequest 01 Aug 1331 Grantor: William Ayer, Chaplain Grantee: Richard Ayer his broter, & Johanna his wife Grant: at the end of his life, the lands meadows and tenements which he had of the gift and feoffment of Robert Pinsown pf Erdeborow in the town and fields of Erdeborow, viz a bovate of land with meadow & 4a of land and 2 1/2 n. of meadow which land and meadow John Randolph formerly held of Robert Penisonn and 2 acres of meadow at Sleythngbusk and 2 a. meadow at Sleytingham with all appuntenances - to pay annually a flower of the rose at the feast of ST John Baptist. Given at Erdeburrow, Wednesday after the feast of St Oeter and vincula Witnesses: Robert de Stoctom of Erdeborow, Galfrid Attenkyrke Stile, WIlliam de Stocton, John Cole, and William the son of Cecil all of the same, and others Remarks: traces of a small, white one. Pt. 10 1/4" x 4"

Burrow 13 Quit-claim 10 Aug 1331 Grantor: Rober Pynsown of Esthburgh Grantee: William Ayer, chaplain Richard his brother & Johanna his wife Grant: a release and concession of all right and claim which he had or... in a bovate of meadowland and in 4a 2r. 3p of meadow, which lands and meadow John Randolph formerly held of him. Also in 2a of meadowland at S;ytyngbush and in 2a of meadow at Sleytynshaw with appurtenances/ Warranty given at Erthburgh. SUnday next after Feast pf St Lawrence (10 aug) as above Witnesses: Robert de Stokton of Erthburgh, Galfid atle Kirkeshle, WIlliam de Stokton of same, John Cole of same, William at the end of the same villa and others. Remarks: WHite wax, flaky, vesica shape - S. ROBT PYDPO. Parchment 10" x 2"

Burrow 14 Grant 15 Apr 1334 Grantor: Henry of Langeton parson of the church of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh clerk Grant: of 8 acres 3n of land with appurtenances in Erdeburgh, those which he had by grant of Robert Pynzonm for his (H.Ls) life time, by a certain deed between Robert and himself [not amongst these] of

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which 1 1/2 acres lie at Bukkesthorn, 1/2 a, at under hoddeclyf on the east part, 1/2 a pm Walbekhill in the tunge, 1a. upon Oldhill, 1/2 a in stockwelleside, 3 n on Smethmadwe, 1a 1n in thew Grenewelle, 1 1/2 at Wynesbrigg, 3n in Mordaletange, 8 1/2 a in Eathalfelynt, for all his life (H.Ls). Given at Erdchingh 15 april (as above) Witnesses: William de Keythorp, William de Garnesby, Robert Jorden of Gaddesby, Galfried at Kyrkestyle of Burgh, William at Townsend and others. Remarks: seal of medium size gone. Pt. 10 1/4" x 4"

Burrow 15 Quitclaim 18 Apr 1334 Grantor: John, son of Robert Pynzoun of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh, Clerk of all right and claim which he has xxx in 8 acres and 3 roods of land with holms, pastures, and pasturage and all other appurtenances in Erdeburgh which the same William has by the grant of Henry de Langeton, parson of the church of Erdeburgh, viz. the same Henry had them on a lease by Robert Pynzoun, John's father, to hold on the proper service &c - warranty. Witnesses: William of Keythorp, William Garnesby, Robert Jurdan, John Cole of Burgh, Galfrid at Kirkestile, William at Townesend and others. Seal: half lost - a shield bearing a lion rampant between two (or 3) tree-stumps, ornamental legend xxxx VOUS xxx? Parchment 10 1/4" x 4 1/4

Burrow 16 Grant 31 Jul 1335 Grantor: Galfridus son of Peter de Burgh Grantee: William his brother Grant: of lands and tenements which were Peter their father's in Erdeburgh with appurtenances, to hold of the Capital Lords of the fee for the services due therefrom. Warranty - sealing clause. Given at Erdburgh on the vigil of St Peter ad Vincula (as above) Witnesses: William de Barnesby, Robert de ayleston chaplain, William atte Towneshende, Robert Cecilesone and others. Seal: rather small, white, ?as 93, worn. Parchment 8" x 2 1/2 "

Burrow 17 Grant 29 Feb 1336 Grantor: Robert Pynsoun of Erdburgh Grantee: William the son of John Ayer of Thorp in Langeton

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Grant: for w.a's life and for a certain sum of money which he gave to in earnest, 4 acres of his meadow in the fields of erdburg, viz 2a in Seythlingbusk and 2a at Sleythlinghorn and all that tenement which John randolf held of R.P. in the town and fields of erdburgh except one messuage, viz a bovate and 4 1/2 a and 1 rood of meadow in Erdburgh with all meadows, pastures, waters, ways, paths, all commodities &c. Rent, a rose. Warranty. Sealing clause. Given at Erdburgh, feast of Romanus Confessor 10 Edw Witnesses: Robert de Stokton of Erdburg, John de Stokton of same, Hugo de newbolt, Galfrid at Kyrkestyle, William at the end of the town, all of the same and many others. Indented on upper margin through 17 letters A to P. Seal: much broken - ? a merchant's mark, dark green. Parchment

Burrow 18 Order of King's Court to Baliffs 1 Feb 1337 Issued by John Eynesford vicar of Leycester To Robert Stouton, Robert Borughbrygge, Thos. Smyth, John Hibbenham & Roger Rokeby Notice of a Decree of the Court of King's Bench ordering John Rome, William de Burgh, William Huse and John of Twyford clerks to make restoration and grant delivery of 4 messuages, 4 enclosures (coenoraci?), 3 virgates, 6 acres and 3 roods of land with appurtenances in Erdburgh & Thorp Sacheverell to William de Burgh and margerie his wife Seal: small, white, very rough, a fleur de lys Parchment 10 1/2 x 3 3/4

Burrow 19 Grant 28 Apr 1337 Grantor: John Tryg and Maria the daughter of Robert Pynson Grantee: William de Burgh, clerk Grant ( or confirmation) of 3a, 1 1/2 roods of land with appurtenances in Erdeburgh, viz at northtounesende, 3 1/2 roods upon Whytlondes, 2 1/2r upon Welbechul, 2 1/2r, and 5 rods abutting on the Portgate and Hestrosik. Warranty. Sealing clause. Witnesses: William de Stocton, Robert de Stocton, William de aylston, William at the end of the town, Laurence de stocton clerk and others. Seal: two. i) two heads facing each other, a tree between CREDE FERRETI(?). ii) a lamb and flag EaaE AGNUS DBI, both are of medium size, red wax, circular. Parchment 10 1/2 x 4 1/4

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Burrow 20 Grant c.1340 Grantor: William de Burgh, chivaler Grantee: John Fitz, John Smutebrugge of Gaddesby Grant of 2 virgates of land with appurtenances in Erdburg, which were Robert Fitz Robert's of Gaddesby his uncle's, lying in the field warette, rent 10s at two seasons of the year. A terrier of the lands on dorse in the upper land, in Estfeld &c. In norman, much interlined - query rough draft Seal: none

Burrow 21 Quitclaim c.25 Apr 1341 Grantor: Robert Pynsonn of Burgh, chaplain; & John the son & heir of John Pynsonn To William de Knossyngton parson of the church of Erdeburgh & 5 others and surrender to W de K, to William de Burgh parson of Babworth, to Thomas Pepyn parson of the Ch: of Bukmynster, to John de Burgh vicar of the Ch: of Dalby parva, to Robert de Dyleston vicar of the Ch: of Osolveston and to John the son of Geffrey of Burgh of all right and title they have or ever may have in those two lands & tenements in Erdeburgh which were once John Dyer's of mardesfeld or of Henry of Langton late parson of the Church of Erdburgh. Warranty. Given at Erdburgh the thursday in the Feast of St Mark, Evangelist. Witnesses: Walter of Twyford, William the son of Robert Stevensone chaplain, Robert of Stockton, Roger of Dylestone, John Smyth of Burgh & others. Seal: two, now one circular, small, red a flower design +WRLE Qa NOQI? Parchment 11 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Burrow 22 Grant 8 Feb 1342 Grantor: William de Garnesby Grantee: William de Burgh, clerk, Margaret his sister and John, brother of Margaret Grant of one messuage, one bovate and 13 acres of land, with appurtenances in Erdburgh to hold of the capital lords of the fee for the services due from them - warranty. Given at Erdeburgh 8 February 1342 (tied to 103) Witnesses: Robert of Gadesby, Galfrid at the Kyrkestile, Robert the son of Cecilier, William of ayleston, Roger of ayleston Jnr. and others.

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Seal: white, circular, nearly 1 inch diameter, peculier, has no legend Parchment, 11 3/4" x 2 1/2"

Burrow 23 Quitclaim 11 Jun 1343 Grantor: Maria who was the wife of John Tryg of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh, clerk, John his brother and Margaret his sister to all right and title which he has or may hereafter have in all the lands which the same William had by the gift and concession of John once her husband. Warranty. Given at Erdeburgh - the Wednesday next after the feast of St Barnabas Witnesses: Robert de Gaddestry, Laurence Hauberk, William de Warmesley, Galfrid Attestyle, William athetowneshend and others. Seal absent Parchment 11" x 3 1/2"

Burrow 24 Grant 14 Sep 1345 Grantor: Brother Hugh Michel master of the Hospital of Burton St Lazarus and his confreres Grantee: William de Burgh clerk and Margery his sister Grant of 3 acres of land with appurtenances in Erdeburgh, called Burton Wong, for their leves, to pay yearly 1d at the feast of St John Baptist. Sealed by William and Margery. Given at Burton St Lazarus 14 Sep 1345 Witnesses: William de Rotheby, John his son, William of Barnesby, Robert of Gaddesby, Ralph of Freseby Seal, one only - gone (indented at top through 6 letters) Parchment 9" x 4"

Burrow 25 Quitclaim 5 Jan 1347 Grantor: Maria once the wife of John of Stocton Grantee: William de Burgh clerk, Margaret his sister & John his brother To all right and title which he has in two tofts called Ryngedonecroftes, a virgate of land, three uncultivated bits, and two plots of land called northcroftwong and paintonewong, with appurtenances in Erdeburgh - warranty. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh 5 Jan 1347 (cf 52.73, 74) Witnesses: William de Garnesby, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Ralph of Freseby, William atte Townesende and others.

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Seal gone Parchment

Burrow 26 Quitclaim 2 Nov 1347 Grantor: William de Burgh clerk and Robert de Stocton of Burgh Grantee: Robert Tiret Release of services, to R.T., for lands in Burgh and of 11s of rent &c - for the 3 roods of land lying together, with all the meadows and pasturage appertaining, which are called Kyngdonland (a long document in Norman) Sealing clause, interchangeably. Given at Westminster Indented at top through 7 letters Seal: only one, medium size, good, red wax, pretty, 3 purses on a shield of pretence, quatrefoil framing Parchment

Burrow 27 Surrender 10 Dec 1347 Grantor: William de Burgh clerk, Margery his sister & John his brother Grantee: Mary, once wife of John de Stocton Grant of northcroftwong and Painton wong with Grenedikbaive and thei appurtenances which they had of the said Marie for the term of her life under certain conditions. The parties below have put to their seals [one only] in the presence of these witnesses. Given at Erdeburgh...as above vintisme primer " of Edw. III Witnesses: William de Barnesby of Thorp, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Geffrey at Kirkestyle, William at Townesend & others Indented at top through 8 letters Seal lost Parchment 10" x 4 1/4"

Burrow 28 Grant 23 Dec 1347 Grantor: Maria, once the wife of John de Stocton of Erdeburgh Grantee: as in 73 & 89 (Mary, once wife of John de Stocton) Grant of two tofts called northcroft-wong and Painetonwong, with Grenedykbalk and three uncultivated spots near the messuage of Galfrid the brother of William de Burgh above named, and of one virgate of land, with common-right and other appurtenances, in Erdeburgh, which Robert of Gaddesby lately held. Warranty - sealing clause.

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Witnesses: same as in 52.73 excepting Fryseby and Rothirby. Seal gone Parchment 11" x 4 1/4

Burrow 29 Grant 3 Jan 1348 Grantor: Mary who was wife of John de Stocton of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Twyford Grant: Since she held for her life Painctonwong and northeastwong with other lands and tenements in the town of Erdburgh, these will now rest in the hands of the abovesaid William, who will pay the dues to the superior Lord. Given at Erdeburgh the 3rd day of Janauary 1348 Witnesses: Willam de Garnesby of Thorp, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Geffry atte Kyrkestyle, William at Townsende and others. (indented through 7 letters on upper margin) Seal: red early-shaped seal, a chevron with nebule upon it, between 3 heads (?) Parchment 120-123 tied together

Burrow 30 Agreement 4 Jan 1348 Between Robert de Stocton of Burgh and John the brother of William de Burgh the clerk Whereas a contention has arisen between R de S and J de B regarding some services which Robert demanded from certain lands and tenements in Erdeburgh which were of late Robert Pynsons, viz: of a rose to be presented on the day of the nativity of St John Baptist. Robert, his heirs and assigns agree to protect John de B in all his possessions on the yearly presentation of the said rose. Given at Erdeburgh Witnesses: Walter de Sarnesby of Thorp, William his son, Laurence Hanberk, Radulph de Frysby, John of Beckyrby, Galfrid at Kirkestyle, William of Townesend and others Seal: round white, a shield in ornamental border, traces of some lettering Parchment

Burrow 31 Quitclaim 5 Jan 1348 Grantor: Robert de Ayleston Grantee: William de Burgh clerk and Margeria his sister and John their brother To all right and claim in 2 tofts called Ryngedonocrofte; in two placeae of land called

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Northcroft Wong and Paunton Wong; in 3 uncultivated plots (fricis) near the messuage of Galfrid the brother of William above-named; and in one virgate of land with Grenedykball and its other appurtenances which they have by the gift of Marie my sister, to hold for ever. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh Witnesses: William of Sarnesby, and William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Radulph of Fresby, John of Retherby, Galfrid atte Kyrkestyle, William atte Townesende and others Seal: white, perishing, shield with good framing Parchment: 10 3/4" x 4"; tied to 35

Burrow 32 Receipt of documents 5 Jan 1348 by Robert de Stocton of Burgh from William de Burgh R de S has received from W de B two writings of remission and quit claims, one under the name of ankatill mallore to the same Robert for 20s rent which R used to pay to the same anketill for certain lands and tenements in Erdeburgh and for services lately due to the same ank: and another under the name of william and margery his wife to the same Robert about rent and services according to the form of a certain indenture. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh as above Witnesses: William de Garnesby of Thorp, William his son, Laurence Hauberk and two others as in 120 Seal: white, medium size, a shield in hexafod, perished, legend not discernible

Burrow 33 Quitclaim 5 Jan 1348 Grantor: John the son of John de Stocton of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh clerk, Margerie his sister & John his brother to all right and title which he has or hereafter may have in two tofts called Ryngedoncroftes, in two plots of land called Northcroftwong and Pauntonwong, three uncultivated patches lying near the messuage of Galfrid his brother and a virgate of land with Grenedykbalk* [*erased and corrected in blacker ink] and its other appurtenances. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh (as above) (cf 52.50 a duplicate) Witnesses: William de Barnesby, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Ralph of Fryseby, John of Retherby, Galfrid at Kyrkestyle, William at Townsende and others Seal: white, a boat, inscription not clear Parchment: 11" x 3 1/2"

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Burrow 34 Quitclaim 5 Jan 1348 Grantor: Robert the son of John de Stocton of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh clerk, Margery his sister & John his brother to all his right which he has ... in two tofts called Ryngedoncroftes, in two portions of land called Northcroftwong and Painctonwong, in 3 uncultivated plots lying near the messuage of Galfrid brother of William above-named, and in one virgate of land with Grenedykbalk and its other appurtenances. Warranty sealing clause Given at Erdeburgh 5 Jan as above Witnesses: William de Barnesby of Thorp, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Radulph de Fryseby, John of Rothirby, Galfrid atte Kirkestyle, William atte Townesende and others Seal: shield in quatrefoil framing, bears a shield in pretence with chains around it. Lettering fine, nearly perished Parchment: 11 x 4 1/2

Burrow 35 Quitclaim 5 Jan 1348 Grantor: William son of John de Stockton of Erdeburgh Grantee: William de Burgh the clerk, Margerie his sister and John their brother Quit claim and remission of all right and claim he has, or hereafter may have in two tofts called Ryngedoncroftes, in two plots of land called Northcroftwong and Painctonwong, in three uncultivated plots lying near the messuage of Galfrid the brother of William of Burgh and in one virgate of land with Grenedykbalk and the other appurtenances, which they hold of the gift of Marie his mother. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh (as above) Witnesses: William de Barnesby, William his son, Laurence Hauberk, Richard of ffryseby, John of Rothirby, Galfrid atte Kirkestyle, William atte Townesende and others Seal: seal of red wax, broken off 52.61 is duplicate Parchment: 11" x 3 1/2"

Burrow 36 Quitclaim 1 Nov 1348 Grantor: Brother Hugh Michel master of the Hospital of Burton St Lazarus

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Grantee: William de Burgh clerk, and Margery his sister To all right and title in 3 acres of land with appurtenances, hitherto paying the service of 1d per annum to the Hospital, which penny he nopw remits Given at Burton St Lazarus, 1 nov (as above) Witnesses: Richard of Smetherton, William of Barnesby, Laurence Hauberk, Gilbert of Chaddesden, Ralph of Freseby Seal lost Parchment

Burrow 37 Quitclaim 20 Jun 1349 Grantor: William the son of Thomas Tayllour Grantee: Dns. Simon Sabyn chaplain, William de Burgh clerk, John his brother and Margery their sister Of all right in 1 bovate of and with pertinencies, in Erdeburgh called Sabynland, so that neither W.T. nor any of his heirs will be able to have it hereafter. Sealing clause Given at Erdburgh, 20 June ( as above) Witnesses: Laur(?) Hauberk, Ricard of ffreseby, William de Wyford chaplain, William de Stocton, Roger of ayleston and others Seal: white wax, shield shape, cross croeslett above a spider LEL(?) Parchment 9" x 4"

Burrow 38 Register of Court of Pleas at Westminster Trinity term 1350 Robert de Stocton was summoned to respond to William de Burgh, clerk and John his brother and Margaret his sister, to a plea by what warrant they claim to hold 2 tofts and a virgate of land, 6 acres of land with appurtenance in Erdbury, also the area of maria de Stocton the mother of Robert the above- named, also about a grant and confirmation dated at Erdeburgh on the 23 Decr, 21 of Edw. [r 52.74]. This last is quoted in full and the right of possession is verified Roll CVI. (Rather pale and worn) Parchment 12" x 9 3/4"

Burrow 39 Register of Court of Pleas at Westminster Trinity term 1350 This is a duplicate, nearly verbatim of 52.75 (Burrow 38) Parchment 9 1/4" x 7 1/4"

Burrow 40 Grant of pastures 9 Oct 1350 Grantor: William de Skargill Knt: guardian of William, son and heir of John Sleight Knt

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Grantee: Prior of Gulyngton Grant of 9 acres of pasture lying in Burgh, called Middelcroft and 3a of pasture in same called Sealflet for 6 years commencing from Purification 1350. Sealed by both Given at Wynthorp, Sunday after feast of St Dionysius (as above) Witnesses: William Gernak, William of Whatcroft, William Magnus, Henry Blankpayn and others Indented through 9 letters at top Seal: brown...slight foilation round shield, pretty - poor impression S.WYLLELMI D x Parchment 9" x 3 1/2"

Burrow 41 Grant 14 Sep 1352 Grantor: John Kyer of Marfeldnorth Grantee: Richard of Fryseby and John Fryseby Grant of 4 acres of meadow in the fields of Erdeburgh viz 2 acres at Pleyghtyngbusk and 2 acres at Sleaynghorne, to hold and take rents and fees due and accustomed, for ever. Warranty, sealing clause Given at Burgh on the Thursday before the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the year of the lord 1352 and ... (as above) Witnesses: Robert de Burgh, Rauf Hauberk, Richard Hauberk the chaplain, John Pynson, William of Woodforth and others Seal: of white wax, circular, perishing, human figure Parchment 12 1/2" x 3 3/4" tied to 36

Burrow 42 Quit claim 12 Jun 1354 Grantor: Margaret, sister of William de Burgh Grantee: to William her brother To all Right Claim &c. in 2 messuages lately called Ryngedoncroftes, Paincton Wong and Northcroft Wong, 3 uncultivated bits of ground, one virgate of land, also Stenedykbalk with all their appurtenances in Erdeburgh, which she held cojointly with William aforesaid and John her brother by the grant and feofment of Maria who was the wife of John de Stocton made to William aforesaid and to John and to her and to the heirs of William Given at Erdeburgh Witnesses: William Hobyn clerk, Thomas Pepyn clerk, Roger de ayleston and others Seal: red, small, a W coarsely engraved Parchment 11 3/4" x 2 1/2"

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Burrow 43 Quit claim 29 Sep 1354 Grantor: John, son and heir of Robert Pynsonn Grantee: John ayer of mardfeld, kinsman & heir of William ayer, chaplain to all right and title to the land &c. which he had by the grant and feoffment of Robert Pynson his father - warranty Given at Erdburgh, wednesday before michaelmas day Witnesses: William de Burgh, clerk, Robert of Stocton, Laurence Hauberk, John of Fryseby and others Seal absent Parchment

Burrow 44 Grant 10 Nov 1354 Grantor: John Ayer Grantee: Laurence Haubarc and John le Friseby Grant of all his lands and tenements in the village and fields of Herdeburgh which descended to him as heir after the death of Richard his father - to hold by service to the Capital Lord of the Fee as by right accustomed. Warranty Given at Herdeburgh, Wednesday after the feast of St Martin, Confessor Witnesses: The Lord William de Borgh, Robert de Burgh, Radulf of Friseby, William of barnnsby, John Pinsonn and others Seal: white, medium size, worn, a shield suspended from a tree(?) quatrefoil framing, inscription not legible Parchment

Burrow 45 Grant 20 Dec 1355 Grantor: John de Fryseby and Radulph de Fryseby Grantee: William de Knoston Person of the Church of Burgh and Thomas Pepyn person of the Ch: of Bokemynster Grant of 4 acres of meadow with appurtenances in Erdeburgh viz: those which they had by the gift of John ayer to hold (as in last) Sealing clause Given at Erdeburgh 20 Decr (as above) Witnesses: William de Burgh clerk, Laurence Hauberk, William the son of Galfrid de Burgh, Roger of ayleston Jnr., Roger of ayleston Snr, Robert Stevenson, John Smith and others Seals: I John de Fryseby's as last, rather more worn. II small, a figure kneeling to the Virgin & Child 'try x e' discernable over the virgin's hand Parchment tied to 101

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Burrow 46 Grant 20 Dec 1355 Grantor: Laurence Hauberk and John de Fryseby Grantee: William de Knosten ('quey Knoston O has been changed into e, patched) person of the Ch: of Burgh and Thomas Pepyn person of the Ch: of Bokenminster Grant of all their lands which they had by the grant of John ayer to hold for ever from the capital Lords of the fee under the services due. Sealing clause. Given at Erdeburgh 20 Dec (&c.) Witnesses: William de Burgh, clerk, Ralph of Fryseby, William the son of Galfrid de Burgh, Roger of ayleston Jnr., Roger of ayleston Senr, Robert Stevensone, John Smyth and others Seals: I absent II probably 2 shields in hexafoil, white wax John of Frisebys es: two lions passant elaborate but half perished Parchment 8" x 3" Tied to 102. cf witnesses

Burrow 47 Quitclaim c.1360 Grantor: Thomas the son of John of Burgh in newbold Grantee: Robert his younger brother Grant and quitclaim of all right and title in one messuage and in 1 bovate of land in the villa of Erdburgh which John of burgh in newbold once held, with all their appurtenances. Sealing clause. Witnesses: William de axliston of Burgh, Robert Lung of the same, nicholas Bacun of newbold, Hugo Brim(?) of the same and others Seal: small, vesica-shaped, green 'xxxxIGNVx', perishing Parchment 7 3/4" x 2 1/2"

Burrow 48 Grant c.1360 (undated) Grantor: Hugo de Enoston (Enstone, v. seal) Grantee: Richard the son of Roger Long of Burgh & others Grant to R.L. to Sabrina Hugo's daughter and to their heirs in free marriage, the half of a messuage in the village of Burgh with appurtenances, viz. that between the toft once of Robert Stobler the son of aylner, and the half toward the south with 6 acres 1 rood and a 1/2 acre of meadow, and pasturage for 8 beasts with appurtenances in the territory of Burgh, 1 1/2 r. beyond Morhougate, 1/2r. under Morhou, 1 1/2 rood at the Milnehemd, 1 1/2r. upon Riggateful &c. rent 28d at 2 seasons - warranty Witnesses: Robert de Stocton, Roger Long of Burgh, Roger Cole of same, Thomas Faber of same, Galfrid of

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Maidefeld, Robert the son of Hugo of the same, William the son of Ranulph de Burgh, Radulph the son of agybram(?) of the same and others Seal: round 1 1/2" diam., peculiar, bold, flowers, S.HVGONIS DE EHSTOHE Parchment 8 1/2" x 3"

Burrow 49 Grant c.1360 (undated) Grantor: John de Bakepin Grantee: Hascult son of Peter de alakiston Grant for his homage and service part of his wood of Edene in the eastern part, together with the land occupied by so much of the wood, just as the nearest brook to the east makes for Leicotes as far as the field Hornigevold. also 1 part of the land which lies between the cultivated land of Hascult and of the said Baber (=Bakepin!) in alakiston for this grant Hascult often-named gave three marcs of silver, as earnest. Sealing clause. Witnesses: Dns Stephen de segrave (Segrave in the N. part of Leicestersh:), Robert de Fraxinet, Radulph de neville, Henry de Operight, Richard de Wificot, nicholas of Bakefur, anketill of normant, Simon the clerk, William the parson of the church of alakiston the writer of this charter and others Seal: gone Parchment 8" x 3 1/4" (105, 6, 7 tied together)

Burrow 49x Grant c.1360 (undated) Grantor: John de Bakepin Grantee: Hasculfe the son of Peter of Hadelexthon Grant of a certain piece of his land, viz. that which lies in the eastern part of Edenne and reaches towards the choles which is cropped, viz. when it goes directly into the rivulet of Wolstonholm and then divides reaching to the land in cultars by Hasculf from the rivulet. Warranty. For this grant Hasculf gave J.B. a silver marc as earnest. Sealing clause. Witnesses: The Prior of Lande, Sir Hugh of Pirithot, Sir Robert of Frassi-neth, Sir Ralph de neville, Henry of Haspingham, John Fanso and many others Seal: gone Parchment 7 1/4" x 3 3/4" 105, 6, 7 tied together

Burrow 50 Acquittance 30 Nov 1364 Grantor: by William Prior of Kirkeby monachorum [Kirby monks warr:] Grantee: to William the son of Geffrey de Burgh

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Grant: W. the Prior acknowledges the receipt of all arrears of rents, arising from the lands and tenements of our granting in Erdburgh. Given on the Wednesday before the Feast of St. andrew (as above) Seal: red, medium size, vesica shape, virgin and child in niche, pretty - seal of the monastery, 'S.GVILLI.GRAC.DEI POR.DEL.KIRKEBY.' Parchment 10 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Burrow 51 Grant undated (c.1370) Grantor: Robert Sabyn of Burg Grantee: John Cole & Ysolda his daughter Grant: of 12 acres of arable land and 4 1/2 roods of meadow in the villa of Erdburg for their entire lives and all other appurtenances to be held of the capital lords of the fee for the services due. Warranty sealing clause Witnesses: Robert de Stocton, John de Stocton, Wastid(?), le vende, Galfrid ale Sthaler, William at the end of the town and others Seal: green, medium sized, hexagonal, a figure kneeling and two keys addorned Parchment 8" x 2 1/4" tied to 109

Burrow 52 Bond 25 Feb 1377 Grantor: by William de Burgh Grantee: to John Wardedon Grant: W. is bound by an obligatory script for £20 to pay at the feast of Pentecost as security (?) for John of Bryggeford. Signed on the Monday, second week of Lent, and sealed 'interchangeably'. (The other half of the indenture would bear the second seal) Condition: Indented through 12 letters on upper margin. Insription deeply below bordure (border) not clear. Seal: One only, pressed, in trefoil-bordure. Parchment 10 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Burrow 53 Lease undated (c.1380) Grantor: Radulph de Kingesdon Grantee: William de Burgh of St. Peter Grant: of 4 vigates of land with their appurtenances in Erdeburg of the fee of the East Ferrers with a place for erecting a building with all its liberties within and without the villa in wood and in plain in meadow and pasturage in all easements named or not named in all placs just as he or his ancestors held the land aforesaid. 3 of the vigates are in the domain of Ysonde

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Plutuff the fourth is that which Robert Stabularuis held. Rent two marks of silver at Pentecost. Warranty. Seal: circular 1 1/8'' diameter, early shield with 2 animals (? name), passant towards sinister + S- RADULFI DE RIGISDUNE Parchment 8" x 4 1/4"

Burrow 54 Bond 20 Nov 1389 Grantor: Robert de Stokton of Erdeburgh Grantee: Rbert of Swilyngton Knt. - John of Armesthorp clerk - John Rome, clerk and John of Briggeford Grant: Bond for £20 to be paid to them at Leycestre on Christmas Day without deferring. Given on the 20th of November as above. Seal: small, red, sheild bearing a lion rampart (?) Parchment 10" x 2 3/4"

Burrow 55 Declaration of Ownership Hilary Term 1434 (c.13 Grantor: Richard Barker, clerk, Robert Chausy of Eyton Jan 1434) & two others Grantee: Anna Cheselden Grant: R.B., R.C., Thomas Cote chaplain and Robert Luffenham of South meadow and 17s rent in Erdeborgh, Somerby, Adloxton, Hatcock and Thorp Segenyll to be the property of R. Luffenham. R.B. and R.C. and T.C. have as their property 7 messuages, 13 vigates of land, the meadow and 7s rent, by the gift of Anna C. A.C. certifies that 6 messuages, 6 vigates and 10s rent which John Jansey and his wife occupy are held for life only... witnesses: before the Justices Wm Babyngton, John Mastyn, John Juyner, James Stangways, John Cottesmore and William Paston Condition: Indented through letters at top and left edge. Parchment 16 1/4" x 6 1/2"

Burrow 55x Power of Attorney 1448 Anna Chesyldon to Richard Barker, Chaplain etc 3 seals

Burrow 56 Grant 24 Jan 1449 Grantor: Robert Chesyldon of Broke Grantee: Raloh lord Cromwell, Thomas Palmer, Thomas Nesybrygg, Richard Hotoft, Thos. Flore, John Causey, knights etc to Thos. Neell Grant: of all his lands and tenements, rents, reverscons, service, with all their appurtenances in the Town and Fields of Somersby and Erdeburgh in

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Country Leycestre, to hold of the capital lords of the fee, all the service due therefore. Also all his goods and catall, goods moveable and immoveable wherever found. Warranty sealing clause. Given at Somersby 24th Jan (as above). Witnesses: William Burgh of Erdeburgh, Rochard Burgh of Wythecok, John Goldsmith of Melton, William Fisher of Somersby, JOhn May of the same, and others. Condition: Indented at top. Seal: Traces of a small red seal. Parchment: 11 1/4" x 6 1/2" Notes: Cheslydon v. 52.43

Burrow 57 Grant/Power of Attorney 24 Jan 1449 Grantor: Richard Wastnes (as before) Grantee: William Hoo Grant: of power of attorney to William Hoo to give to the parties (William Gascoign and ten others) as in 96 full possession and seisin of and in his manor of Burgh in the parish of Somersby etc according to the form and effect of a certain charter of mine made to this effect. He engages to maintain all the acts of this attorney. Sealing clause. Given at Burgh on Nov. 8 (as above). Witnesses: none mentioned Seal: As cast. Parchment: 10" x 3 1/4" Notes: C95, 96, 97 all tied together.

Burrow 58 Quitclaim undated (c. 1460) Grantor: Richard Wastnes of Hedon, Knt Grantee: Thomes Wastnes, son of John Wastnes, lately of Rodon Knt & another Grant: To T.W. and his wife, Johanna, lately wife of Robert Fauconbrigge Knt, to all right and title which etc... in the Manor of Burgh in the parish of Somersby in County of Leycestre also in all messuages, lands, tenements, rents and services with this pertinencies in the same Parish. Warranty sealing clause. Given al... (ommitted) Witnesses: none given Seal: small, brown (drawing of capital W) Parchment: 11 1/2" x 3 1/4" Notes: 95, 96, 97 all tied together.

Burrow 59 Appointment of Attorney 1447 Grantor: Anna Cheslydon, Rochard Barker (chapl.), Robert Luffenham Grantee: John Wenton, clerk, John Smyth

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Grant: The three parties give full powers to John Wenton, clerk, and John Smyth for delivering ang giving seisin of two messuages, 3 cottages, 1 croft 5 1/2 vigates of land and meadow in Erdeburgh and 2s of rent, also 18s of rent in Somersby etc (v. 2.68). In duplicate indented through letters A to R inclusive. Witnesses: none given Seal: 3 seals. i M crowned? ii V ? iii R with foliage Parchment: 12 1/2" x 2 1/2" (two)

Burrow 60 Grant 8 Nov 1460 Grantor: Richard Wastnes of Hedon, Knight Grantee: William Gascoigne and others Grant: To W.G., Richard Gascoigne, John Stanhope, John Saytford and William Sertby, knights, Thomas Nevyll of Darleton, John Sayntonde Stoke de Neweske, WIlliam Martin and Thomas Wastnes son of John Wastnes lately of Hedon, knt, his manor of Burgh in the parish of Somersby, Co. Leycestre, messuages lands tenements rents and services with the appurtenances to hold of the superior Lord for the services due Witnesses: Thomas Birkeby, Cristofer levesay, John Epworth and many other Seal: small, red-brown (drawing of capital W) Parchment: 11 1/2" x 3 1/4" Notes: 95, 96, 97 all tied together.

Burrow 61 Decree in Court of King's Bench 1467 Grantor: Anna Chesyldon & two others Grantee: Robert Chesyldon her son Grant: A.C., Richard Barker chaplain, and Robert Luffenham (...) the proceedings before judges in BArnes, Hilary Term 1435 and now transfer to R.C. her son, her two messuages, two cottages, one croft, 5 1/2 vigates of land and 6 acres of land and meadow in Erdebugh, 2s of rent in same , 18s rent in Somersby with the reversion of 4 messuages, 1 cotage, 7 vigates of land and meadow and of one croft in Somerford. Clause of warranty. Witnesses: Thomas Birkeby, Cristofer levesay, John Epworth and many other Condition: In duplicate, same seals: indented through the letters H E N. R QVCS DEI GRACIA Seal: 3 seals, small, red: i M crowned ii I iii R Parchment: 12 1/4" x 8 1/2"

Burrow 62 Confirmation of Grant 7 Dec 1487 Grantor: Mistress Joanna Deastnes, widow, and three others

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Grantee: Thomas Gryme and Peter Bagsha Grant: J.D. widow of Sir John Stanop, Sir Doylley Serlby, , Thomas Deastnes Gentylman, and John Saynton Gentyleman, grant confirm etc to J. Gryme and Peter Dagsha the manor of Burgh with appurtenances in the parish of Somerby, lands etc. They appoint Doyley Poster to transfer. Sealing clause. Seal: 5 seals (one lost), small, red wax, not interesting Parchment: 11 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Burrow 63 Lease of Manor 10th Jan 1489 Grantor: Thomas Gryme, Peter Bagshay Grantee: Thomas Wastnes Gentilman Grant: J.G. and P.B. have granted and confirmed to T.W. their manor of Burgh with appurtenances in the parish of Somerby, Co. Leycester and all lands, tenements, rents etc which they lately had by the grant of Johanna Wastness widow of Sir John Stanhope, of Sir John Stanhope, Sir William Serleby and Thomas Wastnes; their heirs and assigns. Sealing clause. Seal: seals, 2 small i ?Virgin and child ii a lion roughly engraved Parchment: 12 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Burrow 64 Grant of Land 22nd Mar 1491 Grantor: Thomas Wastnes of Fflixburgh, Co. Lincoln Grantee: Richard Sutton, Thomas Sapcottes Knt, John Lyster Grant: J.W. yields etc surrenders to the three parties, his manor in Burogh in the parish of Somerby, the lands tenements rents etc. Clauses of warrenty and of sealing. Witnesses: Sir Thomas Burrogh of Burrogh, Richard Lauren, William Porter and others Seal: small, the Hounds Head Parchment: 12 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Burrow 65 Bond 22 Mar 1491 Grantor: Thomas Wastnes of Fflixburgh, Knt Grantee: George Sutton Grant: Sir T.W. acknowledges that he is indebted to G.S. master of Burton ST Lazarus of Jerusalem, in England to the extent of £60, to be paid to him or to his successors at Michaelmas next; sealing clause. The conditions (on the second page): T.W. is to make over a sufficient estate, sure and lawful unto Richard

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Sutton and two others, from his manor in Burough in the parish of Somersby, before Michaelmas. If done to be void, if not it is to stand in "hys strenthe and vertue". Seal: small, Hound's Head Parchment: 10" x 4"

Burrow 66 Grant of Powers of Attorneys 22 Mar 1491 Grantor: Thomas Wastnes of Fflixburgh, Co. Lincoln, Knt Grantee: Richard Lawson and William Porter Grant: T.W. has appointed R.L. and W.P. to deliver to Richard Sutton Thomas Sappecotes Knt, and John Lsyter, their heirs and assigns the possession and seisin of his Manor of Borrough in the Parish of Somesby and of all his lands, tenements, rents etc in the same. Sealing clause. Seal: small, a hound's head Parchment: 12 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Burrow 67 Appointment of Attorney 22 Mar 1491 Grantor: Richard Sutton, THomas Sapcottes Knt., and John Lyster Grantee: Hugh Heppale Grant: R.S., T.S. and J.L. have granted powers of attorney to Hugh Heppale to recieve etc from Thomas Wastnes of Fflixburg, Co. Lincoln, Knt, full and peaceful and possession sew-in in the manor or Borrogh in the parish of Somerby Co. Leycester according to the charter of the same T.S. Sealing clause. Seal: 3 seals on one strip, i badly impressed, ii small, bird, x x x PCOTT, iii a six petalled flower Parchment: 11 1/2" x 9"

Burrow 68 Quitclaim 20 May 1491 Grantor: Johanna Wastnes of Hedon, Northants Grantee: to Richard Sutton Grant: J.W., widow, late wife of Sir John Wastnes of Hedon, Knight, grants and quit claims all right etc in the manor of Burgh alias Erdeburgh and in all messuages tenements etc in the same Witnesses: Sealed and deliveed in the presence of William Savyle Seal: small seal, red wax, Pelican in piety (?), Legend not clear Parchment: 12" x 4 1/4"

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Burrow 69 Quitclaim 20 May 1491 Grantor: Maria Rippingham, widow, daughter of John Wastnes Grantee: Richard Sutton Grant: M.R. in her pure widowhood has quitcalimed to R.S. all her right title etc in the manor of Burgh otherwise called Erdburgh and in all lands tenements pastures etc in the same. Clause of warranty and of sealing. Witnesses: William Sayvile Seal: small, red, ?bird in cage Parchment: 12" x 4 1/4"

Burrow 70 Exemplification of Agreement before the King's Court 1 July 1491 Grantor: Richard Sutton Grantee: Thomas Wastnes and Johanna his wife Grant: The Two Parts of an agreement made in the King's Court at Westminster in the octave of St John Baptist (1 July) about the manner of Burgh containting 5 messuages, 300 acres of land, 24 meaadows, 100 pastures and 7s 8d in rents in Burgh and (underlined) Erburgh. Thomas and Johanna recognise R.S's right to them, and they quitclaim for themselves and heirs their rights in the property to him, and warrant the manor to him against all men. For this acknowledgement and quittance. R.S. gave them £60 sterling. Condition: The indenture is complete, both parts matching; cut through the letters C Y R O Graph Parchment: not recorded.

Burrow 71 Deed of Gift 15 July 1508 Grantor: Richard Sutton Grantee: Sir John Legh and 11 others Grant: R.S. grants and confirms to Sir J. L. Ralph, Richard Suede, John Port, ROger Legh, John Sutton Jnr, and F.S. Jnr, Olewell Ratclyf, Mr John Legh, Mr John Hasler, Mr John Fornoby, Mr Rowland Messynger, clerks, his manor of Borow or Erdborow, all landstenements, rents etcs in Borowe, Somerby, Pykewelt and their fields. Clause of warranty. BY me RCM Sutton Manu ppria Witnesses: at the signing and giving possession - Richard Sutton, Mr Thomas Norton, knyght etc, Mr of Burton, Sir Richard Ablborowe parson of Borowe, Sir John Coper, John Scott and ten others. Condition: Indented through the words Richard Sutton

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Seal: A virgin and child, lettering indistinct Parchment: 9 1/4" x 5 3/4"

Burrow 72 Counterpart of Lease 30 Sep 1538 Grantor: The principle and Scolers of the kyngs hall and College of Brasenose Grantee: John Hunt of London, Gent Grant: of the College manor and manors, measis, cottages, lands, tenements, pasture, leasing, escheat, reliefs etc ni the towne and feilds of Borow, Pickwell and Somerby. Co. Leicester; - for 30 years, rent £10.2.. qd: of sterling payable once a year on St John Bapt: day. If the rent b behind on that day, than the college may enter to disdain, if it is a month in arrears the College may re-enter and putt out the sayd John. Tenant to pay all lawful rentsthat may fortune to come, to do repair, the College undertaking to by the ston and tymber and to retayn for ytt yn the payment of the rent; not to alien, sell by feffement, dede curold, recovery, tyme etc during the said term. The parties have sett too their comon usuall seal. By me John Hut. Seal: A pretty fleur de lis, rather pressed. Parchment: 25" x 8 3/4"

Burrow 73 Counterpart of Lease 6 June 1541 Grantor: The Pryncypall and Scholars oth the Kyngs Hall etc Grantee: John Hunt Grant: Similar lease to 15.73 but for 28 years and rent £9..13.4: not signed: endorsed the mannor messuage Seal: R.B. and a little ornament Parchment: 18" x 14 1/4"

Burrow 74 Lease of the Manor 17 Mar 1547 Grantor: Jhon Hwden etc, C Hawlle Grantee: Richard Caldwell Grant: Seemingly the lease of which the next is the counterpart. Seal: absent, has been large Parchment: 17" x 8 3/4"

Burrow 75 Counterpart of Lease 17 Mar 1547 Grantor: Jhon Hawden etc, principall of the Kings Hawle & College of Brasenose in Oxford Grantee: Richard Caldwell of Christ Ch. m.a. Grant: Description and rents as in 15.73 by me Richard Caldwall ('measis, cottagis, Leasis') Seal: seal broken off Parchment: 22 1/4" x 9 3/4"

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Burrow 76 Surrender 16 Jan 1570 Grantor: Richard Caldwell of London M.D. Grantee: Thomas Blanchard Prin: of Brasenose & the Scholler of the same Grant: R.C. yields all his terme of lease, rights etc: in his lands etc in the "townes and ffeldes of the Borowe Pickwell and Somerby Co. Leicester, as by a lease commencing 7th March 1551, granted hym by John Hawardyn Prynciplall of the Kynges Haule and Collegde, on condition that certain out-leases are still to remain in force, viz: those to William Good of Somerby sent 26s. to Thomas Haynsworthe of Syndon Co. Rutland, sent 38s. 4d; to Thomas Sympson of Ardeborowe, sent 8s; to Thomas Duckett of Borowe, sent 30s 8d; to Richard Trygge of Somerby, sent 23s; to Geo Huddock of Erdeborough, 26s8d. All there leases to be made out for their remaining terms of years, The college to kepp R.C. protceted from actions at law about same leases. Conditions: Interchangeably sealed. Seal: Seal fairly perfect, of the College, good impression. Legend - Ligillum cote colegii de brasin nose in oxonia, - God the father holding out God the Son on Crucifux (dove not apparent) a Bishop at each side Parchment: 19" x 9 1/2"

Burrow 77 Counterpart of Lease Tenement & Lands 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers of the King's Hall Grantee: Thomas Sympson (also Simpson) of Erdeborowe, husbandman Grant: of a Messuage and Tenement with apputenances, now in his occupation lands, meadows etc, free ingress etc reserved by B.N.C. - for 21 years, sent 5s 4d - 1b: wheat, 3b: malt. After arrears of one month the College may re-enter and have agayne, tenant to do repairs, keep fences in order, discharge all quyet rents - appear at Courts baron - supply 'Terrier' within 2 years, plant 4 young trees yearly - pay a Harryet of 4s: within 15 years or College may distrain for it - to allow the parting dividing or enclosing of the property - not to fell or top trees but may top and shread - College will appoint or assign sufficient great rough timber. Sealing clause. J.S's S mark. Conditions: Interchangeably sealed. Seal: Seal fairly perfect, of the College, good impression. Legend - Ligillum cote colegii de brasin nose in oxonia, - God the father holding out God the

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Son on Crucifux (dove not apparent) a Bishop at each side Condition: The land is (15.63), 1/2 a homestead, and about 18a in the fields. Parchment: 22 1/2" x 12"

Burrow 77x Counterpart of Lease Tenement & Lands 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers of the King's Hall and College of Brasenose Grantee: Elizabeth Bate of Erdeborowe, widow Grant: A messuage and tenement with appurtenances now in her occupation. Lands, meadows etc, free ingress etc reserved by B.N.C. - for 21 years - rent. 20s 5d 5b wheat, 12 1/2b malts - after arrears of one month the college may renter and have again. Tenenant to do repairs, keep fences in order, discharge quyet rents, appear at Courts Baron - supply 'Terrier' within 27 years - plant 12 young trees yearly - pay a [...] of 20s withing 15 years or College may distain for it to allow the parting dividing or enclosing of the property - not to fell or top trees , half may top and sheard - College will appoint or assign, sufficient rought imber. Sealing clause. Signed: Signed Richard Mulsko, E.B's mark (depiction in book) Seal: small, red, T.S. Parchment: None given

Burrow 78 Counterpart of Lease Tenement & Lands 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers of the King's Hall etc Brasenose Grantee: John Henshawe of Erdeborowe Grant: same as in 15.22 in every respect. Signed: his (I) [see depiction in book] mark Seal: broken, a head Parchment: 21 1/4" x 10 1/2"

Burrow 79 Counterpart of Lease 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers of the Kinges haule Grantee: Robert Hadcocke of Erdeborow, Co. Leicester Grant: of a messuage and tenement in the towne and fielde of Erdeborowe, now in his occupation - for 21 years - sent *s and 2b wheat, 3b 3pk malt. Three kinds of trees reserved and the right of entering to fell them and cart them away. 'Terrier' within 2 years - to plant 6 youngs trees yearly - Tenant to entertain the Principal and others once a year when they come on the business of the Haule and College, to attend the Courts and contribute ratably for the demised premises - to agree to the parting devidinge sepering

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and enclosing of the lands if deemed better for them, for the College, or for the Commonwealth - usual clauses follow. Signed: mark of Robert Adcocke (depiction in book) Seal: Seal gone. Parchment: 24" x 13 1/4"

Burrow 80 Counterpart of Lease 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers etc Grantee: Richard Erdeborowe Co. Leicester, husbandman Grant: of a messuage and tenement now in his occupation with all lands, meadows, pastures and feedings etc, trees reserved, for 21 years - rent 17s 9d - 5 1/2 b wheat, 7b malt or money value. After arrears of one moneth, the College may re-enter and have again. Tenant to do repairs, to discharge all quit rents, appear at every Court barron, to do service there or at Comberbie or Pickwell. Terrier withing 2 years, to plant and nourish 8 young trees every year - to pay Herriot of 13s within 15 years, to contribute towards the entertainment of Principall etc - agrees to the parting dividing or enclosing of the property leased - not to cut down or fell trees. The Coll. will assign rough timber for repairs. Signed: his H (depiction in book) mark Seal: a goat rampart, regardant. Parchment: 23" x 13"

Burrow 81 Counterpart of Lease Tenement & Lands 24 Feb 1594 Grantor: The Principall & Schollers of the King's Haule and Colledge of Brasin nose Grantee: Richarde Mulsho of Erdeborowe, gent Grant: of tenement late in tenure of Thomas Duckett, rent 20s 5d, 6b wheat, 8 1/2b maulte - usual clauses. Signed in full. (Seems hereafter to be 87 1/2 acres of land at the additional rent of 8d. v. 15.85) Seal: a quat rampant. Parchment: 24" x 10 3/4"

Burrow 82 Lease Tenement 10 Oct 1595 Grantor: The Right worshippfull Alexander Nowell Principal etc Grantee: Richarde Mulsho (as before) Grant: same as in 15.77 Seal: of college, shorn of. Parchment: 23 1/4" x 12"

Burrow 83 Lease or Counterpart of Lease 10 Oct 1595

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Grantor: The Right worshippfull Alexander Nowell Principal etc Grantee: Robert Porter Grant: same as in last (15.37) but if that is the counterpart of this the dates vary. Not signed. Seal: gone, perhaps that of College Parchment: 23 1/4" x 12"

Burrow 84 Lease or Counterpart of Lease 10 Oct 1595 Grantor: The Right worshippfull Alexander Nowell Principal etc Grantee: Robert Hadcocke as before Grant: of a messuage and tenement same as in 15.6. Not signed. (Query - completed) Seal: none, does not appear to have been one. Parchment: 23" x 11 3/4"

Burrow 85 Lease of Messuage & Lands 24 Oct 1595 Grantor: The Principal and Schollers of the Kings Hall Grantee: John Henshawe of Erdeborowe Grant: of a messuage of appurtenances in Erdeborowe with lands, meadows, feedings etc for 21 years, sent 2s 8 money, 1/2b wheat and 1 1/2b malt or their money-value. The college may resume possession after one month's arrears. Tenant to do repars and surrender everything in good order, pay all manner of quiyet rents, appeat ar all Courts baron, supply a Terrier within two years at the view and testimony of ightful persons - to contribute rateably toward entertaining the Principal when he visits Erdeborowe, Somerbie or Pickwell - assents to enclosing or dividing the land - not to assign, nor cut down trees. College will assign timber for reapirs if growing there. Condition: endorsed as 'suspended. Worn at one fold. Seal: College seal, central parts remain, goo Parchment: 21" x 10 3/4"

Burrow 86 Bond 20th March 1605 Grantor: Richard Henshaw of Erdeburow Grantee: B.N.C Grant: |R.H Erdeborow, weaver, gives his bond for £20 to the College. Conditions - To produce a certificate that a lease was properly given by his Father John Henshaw, deceased, to himself or - to obtain a proper power of administrating to his fathger goods and chattels SC. Remarks: Paper

Burrow 87 Memoranda re livings 20th March 1605

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I. about a composition between the Parson of Burrow and the Vicar of Somerby, and arrangements between a Mr Burrow and the College Tenants there. II. About the enclosure of the parish lands of Burrow, Mr Pollard vicar of Somerby, the Principal (Dr SIngleton) of BNC and two Fellows the tenants on surrendering one-half their lands, shall have right over the other half till their leases expire - several other points. Remarks: On paper, foolscap, beautifully written, beginning to crack at the folds.

Burrow 88 Counterpart of Lease. Tenement 21st October 1605 Grantor: The eighte Worshippfull Thomas SIngleton Principal Sc. Grantee: Robert Hadcock Grant: Similar lease to 15.6. (The clause about consent to dividing enclosiong & is put on the back of the indenture) Remarks: Seal. A bend indented, a head at fesse. Parchmenrt 22" x 13 1/2"

Burrow 89 Counterpart of Lease. Messuage 2nd November 1605 Grantor: The right worshipful Thomas SIngleton Principal Grantee: Thomas Porter husbandman Grant: SImilar lease to 15.37 Remarks: Seal. A death's head SIC ITUR AD MORTEM, good copy. Parchment 21 1/2 x 12 1/4

Burrow 90 Counterpart of Lease. Tenement 2nd November 1605 Grantor: The right worshipful Thomas SIngleton Principal Grantee: Richard Mulsho of Erdborow - Gentleman Grant: Of messuage and tenement lately in occupation of Thomas Beckett, same as in 15.77. SIgned Richard mulshow (SUrface prepared on both sides) Remarks: Seal. the death's head SIC ITUR AD MORTEM. Parchment 23 1/4" x 12 1/2

Burrow 91 Bond 2nd November 1605 Grantor: Richard Malshawe Gent Grantee: to BN College Grant: R.M Erdborough Co. Leicester Gent. give his bond for £40 to the College. To give his consent to the dividing & enclosing of the bond leased to him by the college Remarks: Seal a Death's head SIC ITUR AD MORTEM. Paper

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Burrow 92 Bond 2nd November 1605 Grantor: Thomas Porter of Erdeborow Grantee: B.N. College Grant: T.P of Erdborrow Co. Leicester gives a bond of £40 to the Principal and Scholars. To allow of the parting, separating and inclosing of certain premises exchanged same date, between the College and Mr Borrowe of Erdborrow. Remarks: Paper

Burrow 93 Counterpart of Lease, Tenements & Lands 7th January 1606 Grantor: The right Worshipful Thomas SIngleton Principal Grantee: Richard Sympsone Grant: Same as in 15.53. Not signed. Remarks: Seal. A lion passant. Parchment 20" x 13"

Burrow 94 Bond 15th January (?) 1606 Grantor: by Richard Sympson Grantee: to B.N.C Grant: Richard S. of Leicester County gives his bond to the College for £20. To fulfill the conditions of a Lease dated 7 Jan 1606 or to forfeit the bond - messuage and Lands. Remarks: Paper

Burrow 95 Counterpart of Lease messuage & bond 20th March 1606 Grantor: The right worshipfull Thomas Singleton Principal Grantee: John Bates of Erdeborow HUsbandman Grant: of a messuage or tenement, with appurtenances in Erdeborough Co. Leicester nowe in the occupation of John Batte with meadowes, feedings &, trees reserved; for 21 years - rent 25s. 6 1/2 d; 6b: wheat, 12 1/2 b: Barlie Maulte - the lease is void after 28 days arrears - Tenant to do repairs, to discharge quituences and charges - to plant and nourish 12 young trees - to pay a herriot of 40s in four years ir at decease of Tenant - to attend the Courts baron at Erdborow, Somerby or Pickwell - not to fell trees - if the lease is alienated it becomes void - College will assign great tymber - Terrie by 6 honest men in 2 years - Sealing Clause. (v. 15.100 in which for 10d move the rent is 111 acres) Remarks: Seal. a bird and R.H in oval. Parchmnent 22 3/4" x 11 1/2"

Burrow 96 Counterpart of Lease messuage & bond 20th March 1612 Grantor: The right worshipfull Thomas Singleton Principal

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Grantee: Richard Henshawe (as before) Grant: same as in 15.22 now in his possession. Trees reserved. SIgned in full. Remarks: Seal. A heron. Parchment 21" x 12 3/4

Burrow 97 Letter re Burrow 17th March 1613 From Robert Johnson Archdeacon of Leicester and from North Luffenham, Rutland To Mr Doctor Singleton Vice Chancellor & Principal of Brasenose College A letter of thanks for assistance in some cause - begs for the college license sealed with the college seale, and whatever other writings may do him good, they shall, by the grace of Godm ge as safe and as surely returned as uf kept in the Treasure house in the Chest of Assurance. The time is about, the he hears much about his enemies their leud, and unjust combyning, packing and indirect working against him, by getting furzes to serve their turne, and otherwise. [On p4 is a hist of "Instruments delivered to Mr Griffin Powel, Principal of Jesus College, 19 Mch 1613, to be sent to the archdeacon viz I. Three maps in parchment of Lands lying in Burrowe. II. A book in parchment of 74pp, applying the above. III.. The Coll license to the tenants to sell the Land hell of the College. IV. A note of agreement between Mr Burrowe and his tennants under their hands

Burrow 98 Counterpart of Lease Messuage & Land 13th July 1616 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclif. D.D. Principal & 'Scholars' Grantee: Lewis Goodfellowe of Stagsden Co.Bedford - Gentleman Grant: Messuage and Tenement now in the occupation of John Bate, same as in 15.93. Signed in full. Remarks: Seal. Bee and flower. SIC NOS NON NOBIS. Parchment 24 1/2" x 12 1/4.

Burrow 99 Counterpart of Lease Tenement 8th December 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclif. D.D. Principal Grantee: Richard Nadcocke Grant: of a messuage and Tenement late in the possession of Robert Hadcock same as in 15.6. Terrier within 2 years - put on the back. x abd lands """" query. Remarks: (nibbled slightly) Parchment 25 1/4 x 11

Burrow 100 Counterpart of Lease Messuage 8th December 1617

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Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Grantee: Thomas Porter husbandman Grant: Same as in 15.37. The terrie clause inserted on the back. Remnarks: Seal Flower & Bee. SIC NOS NON NOBIS. Parchment 25 1/4" x 12 1/4"

Burrow 101 The Lease Messuage 8th December 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Principal Grantee: Richard Henshawe Grant: Same as in 15.22 endorsed 'surrendered' it has the Terrier Clause, 'inserted before the sealing' Remarks: Parchment 25 1/4 x 11 3/4

Burrow 102 Counterpart Lease Messuage and lands 8th December 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Principal Grantee: Richard Henshawe Grant: Similar to the lease 15.25. The Terrier Clause had been inserted before the sealing. By me Richard Henshaw Rem,arks: Seal ? A ship. Parchment 25 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Burrow 103 Counterpart Lease Tenement and lands 8th December 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Principal Grantee: Richard Simpson Grant: Same as in 15.53 in the occupation of R.S. Terrier clauses, on the back. Enowed messuage & lands Remarks: Seal, a bird, wings extended. Parchment 25" x 12

Burrow 104 Counterpart Lease Tenement 18th December 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Principal Grantee: Richard Mulsho as before Grant: Same as in 15.77 (n.B renewed at a twelve years interval) Terrier within 2 years, by seaven honest inhabitants of Eldeborowe, Sommerby or Pickwell - this is added at the back. SIgned in full. Nibbled here and there, yelow exterior. Remarks: Seal, much pressed. Parchment 22 1/4" x 11 1/2"

Burrow 105 Counterpart Lease Messuage and Lands 30th April 1618 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclife Principal Grantee: Nicholas Preston of Erdborow - labourer

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Grant: Same as in 15.22 Remarks: Seal ? a long legged hog. Parchment 24 1/4" x 12

Burrow 106 Letter 6th October 1618 Grantor: Richard Henshaw and Rachell Henshaw Grantee: To Doctor Radcliffe Principal of B.N. Coll Grant: R.H and R.H state that Nicholas Presson their neighbour lately saw the principal with reference to the transfer of a lease of land in Burrow and because neither of them cruformed that transfer, they saay that they are both very willing that N.P may enjoy the said tenementt which they held before him, provided he pays them the money promised. Dated - Okeham, as above. Remarks: Paper.

Burrow 107 Counterpart if Lease Messuage & Lands 20th April 1621 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclif D.D. Principal Grantee: William Sympson Grant: Same as in 15.53. SIgned in full. (one fold nibbled slightly) Remarks: Seal, a Griffin's head erased. Parchment 22 1/2 x 11 3/4

Burrow 108 License to Assign 1st June 1621 Grantor: Samuel Radclif D.D. Principal Grantee: William Sympson Grant: Rehearses the lease to W.S of 20 April 1621. and the clause against assigning - The college now allows him to assign or let the tenement for 4 years only. Sealed only. Remarks: The college much pressed. Parchment 15 1/2 x 6 1/4

Burrow 109 Counterpart of Lease Messuage 14th November 1626 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radclif D.D. Principal Grantee: Richard Hadcock of Erdborowe Grant: Of messuage and Tenement and appuntenances same as 15.6. The terrier clause is supplied at the back. messuage and lands', endorsement Remarks: Seal. A lump of wax. Parchment 33 1/2 x 12 1/2

Burrow 110 Counterpart of Lease Tenement 14th November 1626 Grantor: Samuel Radclif Grantee: Richard Mulshow (as before)

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Grant: Same as in 15.77, same rents. Signed in ful 'mulsho' Reeemarks: Sealscarcely impressed. Parchment 24" x 12"

Burrow 111 Counterpart of Lease Messuage 14th November 1626 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif DD Principal Grantee: Thomas Porter & Richard Oirter his son Grant: Same as in 15.37 Remarks: Seal. impression not clear. Parchment 28 x 13

Burrow 112 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement & Lands 30th May 1627 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif DD Principal Grantee: William Sympson of Endeborowe Tailer Grant: Same as in 15.54. SIgned in full Remarks: Seal. not impressed. Parchment 24 1/4" x 11 1/4"

Burrow 113 Counterpart of Lease, Messuage & Lands 30th May 1627 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif DD Principal Grantee: Lewis Goodfellow Grant: Same as in 15.93. Signed in full. (The exterior is Brown, grey and pink) Remarks: Parchment 25 3/4" x 11

Burrow 114 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement & Lands 20th June 1638 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif DD Principal Grantee: WIlliam Simpson Grant: Same as 15.53. Signed in full. Remarks: Seal gone. Parchment 21 1/4" x 14 3/4"

Burrow 115 Counterpart of Lease, Messuage 20th June 1638 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif Grantee: Thomas Porter and Richard Porter Grant: Same as in 15.37 or Burrow 80 Remarks: Seal. A sheat issuing from a crown. Parchment 23 1/4" x 20"

Burrow 116 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement & Lands 20th June 1638 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclife Principal Grantee: Richard Hadcock as before Grant: Same as in 15.6 ('x lands' on endorsement). Beautifully preserved Witnesses: Samuel Radeclife is one (autograph)

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Remarks: Seal a wheatsheap issuing from a crown. Parchment 23 1/2" x 10 1/4"

Burrow 117 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & Lands 27th October 1638 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclife Grantee: Nicolas Preston (as before) Grant: Same as 15.22. A little longer in the wording. Remarks: Seal, much broken. Sheaf of corn. Parchment 26 1/4 x 14 3/4

Burrow 118 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & Lands 25 January 1639 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclife Grantee: Lewis Goodfellow Grant: Same as in 15.93. Signed Lewis Goodfellowe Remarks: Seal, a sheaf issuing from a crown. Parchment 27 1/2" x 13 1/2"

Burrow 119 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & Land 14 October 1640 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radcliffe D.D Principal Grantee: Mary Goodfellow - widow Grant: to M.G. the Relicte of the late deceased Lewis Goodfellow, same as in 15.95 Remarks: Seal. G>B and some foliage. Parchment 25 3/4 x 13 1/2

Burrow 120 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement 21 June 1645 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radcliffe as before 'scholars' Grantee: Thomas Mulsho Grant: of same Tenement as in 15.77 'now in occupation of the said Thomas Mulsho. signed Tho:Mulsho. (Ink pale) Remarks: Parchment 18 1/2 x 15 3/4.

Burrow 121 Counterpart of Lease, Messuage 3 October 1650 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the Kings Hall Grantee: Thomas Porter and Thomas Porter his grandchild Grant: A. Similar lease to 15.27. Signed Thomas Porter. The younger B. 6 Dec? 1650. A letter from Thomas Porter (senior probably) expressing his unwillingness to surrender to the new principal the lease granted by the College on 20 June 1638 Remarks: Seal. A small fleur de lys. A. Parchment 24 1/2" x 18"/ B. Paper 8" x 6"

Burrow 122 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement & Lands 3 October 1650 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the Kings Hall

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Grantee: Thomas Sympson of Burrow Grant: Same as in 15.53 Signed William Simpson. Remarks: Seal - scarcely impressed. Parchment 21 3/4" x 17 3/4

Burrow 123 Counterpart of Lease, Tenement & Lands 3 October 1650 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the Kings Hall & College of Brasenose Grantee: Richrd Hadcock of Erdeborowe Grant: Same as in 15.6 'with lands, meadowes, feedings'. 'Burrow' on endorsement (very yellow exterior) Remarks: Parchment 25" x 18"

Burrow 124 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & Lands 3 October 1650 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radcliffe Grantee: Nicolas Preston and Nicolas Preston Grant: of same as in 15.22 made to N.P. labourer and N.P. 'the younger his sonne'. Both signed in full. (very yellow outside) Remarks: Wax resinous sealed with end of a ruler (?). Parchment 26 1/2 x 13 1/2

Burrow 125 Counterpart of Lease, tenement 3 October 1650 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars Grantee: Elizabeth Mulshow widow & Francis M: Gent Grant: Same as in 15.77. Signed Francis Mulso Remarks: Parchment: 24" x 18"

Burrow 126 Counterpart of Lease, messuage and land 12 May 1652 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars of the Kings Hall Grantee: Marie Goodfellow the wife Grant: A. Similar lease to 15.95. b. Bond of same for £100 Remarks: Seal ro A. destroyed b. A fleur de lys. A: parchment 24" x 12 3/4 B. Paper

Burrow 127 Counterpart of Lease, tenement and lands 29 Sep 1659 Grantor: The Principal and scholars of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: William Simpson, Taylor, William Tomlyn, Husbandman A) Same as in 15.53 B) Bond of same for £20 (in English) W.J's mark (very yellow outside) Seal: 3 cups(?) one above the other 2 A) Parchment 26 1/2" x 15 3/4" B) Parchment 8" x 8"

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Burrow 128 Counterpart of Lease, tenement &c. 29 Sep 1659 Grantor: The Principal and scholars of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: Francis Mulsho Esquire A) Same as in 15.77 B) Bond of same for ffifty poundes Signed Fra: Mulso Seal: a bird volant(?) A) Parchment 28 1/2" x 15" B) Parchment 9" x 6 1/2"

Burrow 129 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 6 Oct 1659 Grantor: The Principal and scholars &c. Grantee: Elizabeth Porter of Erdeburrowe & Elizabeth Porter her daughter, Spinster Same as in 15.37 The mark of Elizabeth Porter, widow (omitted in deed) No bond Seal: small, a heart Parchment 24 1/2" x 18"

Burrow 130 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 10 Oct 1659 Grantor: The Principal and scholars &c. Grantee: Richard Adcocke of Erdeburrowe, Leicestershire A) Similar lease to 15.6 B) Bond of same for £30 His mark A) Seal: a man and long bow ?wings at feet A) Parchment 22" x 20 1/2" B) Paper 8 1/2" x 7 1/2"

Burrow 131 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & lands 10 Oct 1659 Grantor: The Principal and scholars &c. Grantee: Nicholas Preston and Nicholas Preston A) Same as in last B) Bond of the two for £30 The mark of N.P. (Senior), signed Nicholas Preston the yonger Seals: A) a hinds head, N.P. and a knot B) Seem to be the same A) Parchment 24 1/2" x 20" B) Parchment 9 3/4" x 7"

Burrow 132 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 18 Mar 1661 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principall &c. Grantee: William Goodfellow of Erdburrowe, Gent. A) Grant of tenement & same as in 15.95 Signed in full B) Bond of same for £100

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A) Parchment 23" x 18 1/4" B) Parchment 9" x 5 1/2"

Burrow 133 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 87 1/2 acres 1 May 1671 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Richard Orlebar, Thomas Freeman, Exors of the will of Francis Mulcho A) Grant of messuage or tenement, an orchard adjoyning 1/2 acre, another orchard 1 rood, two closes Palm Hills 7 acres, one close Meeresike 37 acres, 3 roods, 5 perches, two closes Thorpehills 42 acres, all in Erdeborow, for 21 years, rent 21s. 1d. in money, 66: 1 pk wheat, 8 1/2 b: of barley mault, or market value - usual clauses. Signed Thomas ffrerman, Thomas Freman B) Bond of same for £100 Seal: indistinct A) Parchment 27 1/2" x 19 1/2" B) Parchment 8 3/4" x 5"

Burrow 134 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 12 Oct 1671 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Charles Metcalfe A) Same as in 15.37 Signed in full B) Bond of same for Seals: 2, no impression A) Parchment 28" x 21 1/2" B) Parchment 7 1/2" x 5"

Burrow 135 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 10 Apr 1672 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Nicholas Preston of Erdborow, Labourer A) Same as in 15.22 B) Bond of same for £10 both signed Nicholas Preston Seals: 2, indistinct, paper covered A) Parchment 24 1/2" x 19 3/4" B) Parchment 10" x 4 1/2"

Burrow 136 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 13 Apr 1672 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Goodfellow (as before) A) Tenement and Home Close of 1 acre, Wilson's Close of 1/4 acre, Great Pasture or Salter's Hall of 45 acres, meadow, Bates' Close of 6 acres, meadow, Stonebridge Ford of 27 acres, meadow, Cheswong of 22 acres Timber reserved for 21 years, rent 26s. 4 1/2d, 86: wheat, 106: 1 pk barley malt

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B) Bond of same for £100 Signed in full Seal: A) no impression B) broken A) Parchment 30" x 14 1/2" B) Parchment 8 1/2" x 6 1/4"

Burrow 137 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & lands 13 Apr 1672 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Tomlin A) Same as in 15.53 B) Bond of same for £20 (in Latin) W. J's mark Seal: I M A) Parchment 30" x 14" B) Parchment 8" x 4 3/4"

Burrow 138 Counterpart of Lease, mesuage &c. 13 Apr 1672 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Grantee: Margaret Adcooke of Erdeburrowe Relict of Thomas Ade... & Elizabeth & Anner her daughters Same as in 15.6 Her mark M Seal: perhaps I H Parchment 29 1/2" x 15 1/2"

Burrow 139 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 18 acres 9 Apr 1678 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principall &c. 'Colledge' Grantee: William Greene of Sommerby, Husbandman Grant of tenement, late in the occupation of William Tomlin, with a garden, an orchard and back premises of about 1/2 acre and 3 elbows of pasture called Hatcliffe about 14 1/2 acres, another called Elderholme of about 3 1/2 acres (endorsement says '18 acres') for 21 years, rent 5s. 6d., 1/2 b: wheat and 26: 1 1/2 pk: mault; other clauses as usual. Signed in full Seal: impressed too faintly Parchment 25 1/2" x 20"

Burrow 140 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 87 1/2 acres 27 Dec 1678 Grantor: Thomas Yate D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Richard Orlebar of Bynwicke Co. Bedford, & Thomas ffreeman of Cranford Northants, Gentm. A) Same as in 15.85 to R.O. and T.F. as Trustees B) Bond of T.F. for £40 both signed by T. ffreman Seals: A) a remnant B) blank, in paper wrapper A) Parchment 28 1/2" x 20 3/4" B) Parchment 12 1/2" x 3 3/4"

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Burrow 141 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & 111 acres 22 Apr 1679 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Goodfellow (as before) A) Grant of tenement and closes, named, as 15.100, same rents B) Bond of same for £100 both signed in full Seal: spoilt pressed A) Parchment 23 1/2" x 21 1/2" B) Parchment 13" x 3"

Burrow 142 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & land 10 Oct 1679 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Grantee: Adam Walker of Erdeburrowe, Yeoman, Margaret his wife & Elizabeth & Anne Adcock A) Same as in 15.6 (late in tenure of Margaret late wife of Thomas Adcocke) B) Bond of same A.W. for £40 both signed by A.W. in full Seal: A) a ship with three masts B) not impressed Parchment 23 3/4" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 143 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 10 Oct 1679 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Charles Metcalfe A) Grant as in 15.37, but the rent is 19 shillings - 5 1/2 b: wheat, 1 qr & ... malt - closes have been added, vide 15.47 B) Bond of same for £100 (eaten away very much) Seals: 2, no impression A) Parchment ... x 19" B) Parchment ... x 3"

Burrow 144 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 23 Apr 1683 Grantor: John Meare M.A. Principal &c Grantee: Nicholas Preston A) Same as in 15.22 B) Bond of same for £10 both signed in full A) Parchment 22 1/2" x 19 1/4" B) Paper 11 3/4" x 7"

Burrow 145 Counterpart and surrender of lease (87 1/2 acres) 5 Feb 1685 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal Grantee: Richard Orlebar & Thomas Freeman A) Same as in 15.85, signed Tho: Bateman B) The bond of R.O. & T.F. for £80

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C) R.O. and T.F. appoint Thomas Bateman, ffellow of Magdalen College their attorney to surrender the lease, and receive a new one Signed & sealed by both Seals: 4, heraldic, spoilt or indistinct A) Parchment 24" x 17" B) Parchment 11" x 7 1/2" C) Paper

Burrow 146 Counterpart of lease, messuage &c. (111 acres) 19 Apr 1686 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Goodfellow of Erdeborrow, Gent. A) Same as in 15.100 B) Bond of same for £100 both signed in full Seal: broken away A) Parchment 22 1/4" x 18" B) Parchment 9" x 6"

Burrow 147 Counterpart of lease (103 1/2 acres of meadow) 19 Nov 1687 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Charles Metcalfe Grant of the former messuage with the Close of pasture called Palme Hill of 27 acres, another the Breach of 17 acres and a third called Greenlands, Bucklands or the Willows 27 acres, beside four other closes containing altogether 32 1/2 acres all in Erdborowe, with appurtenances Signed in full, rents as before (nibbled in 2 holes) Seal: C.M. Parchment 28" x 14 1/4"

Burrow 148 Lease of tenement & 18 acres 19 Oct 1689 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Green (as before) Grant of tenement and two closes, same as 15.63 Endorsed '2 closes, late Cotthams' Seal: shorn off, probably of College Parchment 28 3/4" x 21"

Burrow 149 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & meadows 7 Apr 1690 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principall of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: John Cave of Cold Oton Co. Leicester, Clerk A) Same as in 15.47 now in his possession, late in that of Charles Metcalf, signed in full B) Bond of same for £100 (Large holes nibbled away) Seal and counterseal: a lion rampant

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A) Parchment 24 3/4" x 20 1/4" B) Parchment 9 3/4" x 7"

Burrow 150 Counterpart of Lease 27 Apr 1690 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Adam Walker & Margaret his wife - as before Same as in 15.6 Seal: shorn off Parchment 24 3/4" x 20 1/4"

Burrow 151 Resignation or Surrender of Lease (87 1/2 acres) 19 Aug 1690 Grantor: Richard Orlebar & Thomas ffreeman Grantee: Thomas Mulso Rehearses the Deed of 5 Feb 1685 and notifies that R.O. and T.F. were holding the estate in trust for Thomas Mulso. With the leave of the College they now resign their trust, in order that a new lease may be made to T.M. Signed and sealed by the three parties concerned Seals: 3, Ermine, on a bend 3 chamois heads, two good impressions Parchment 21 3/4" x 14 1/4"

Burrow 152 Counterpart of Lease (87 1/2 acres) 29 Aug 1690 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Thomas Mulso Esqr of the Middle Temple London Esqr. A) Grant of messuage, tenement &c. as in 15.85. The 37 acre close is called Meersilke. Usual clauses Signed Tho: Mulso B) Bond of same for £100 Seals: 2, scarcely impressed A) Parchment 28" x 21 1/2" B) Parchment 7 3/4" x 7 1/2"

Burrow 153 Lease, messuage & 6 closes 27 May 1703 Grantor: John Mear D.D. Grantee: William Parker, Clerke, of Erdborow and eight others Grant to W.P. (in trust for Mary Coward, late wife of William Turner decd. an administrix of William Goodfellow's will) to John Jefferys of Loseby Yeaman, Sarah Goodfellow adminx, Thomas Coleman of Turlangton, Martha his wife; James Wing, Yeoman; Esther his wife and Anne Goodfellow; Spinster. Same grant as in 15.100 (nibbled and torn at bottom) College seal, broken away Parchment 27" x 23 1/2"

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Burrow 154 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 1 May 1706 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principall &c. Grantee: Adam Walker, the younger, Butcher and Elizabeth his wife Same as in 15.6, rents same Signed by A.W. only Seals: i) T.O. and foilage ii) absent Parchment 23 1/2" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 155 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 18 acres 3 May 1706 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Parker, Clerk and Rachel Parker his wife Same as in 15.63 late Green's Signed in full by both No bond Seals: 2 i) a stags head between planches ii) 3 dogs heads Parchment 28" x 17 3/4"

Burrow 156 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & meadows 16 Nov 1708 Grantor: John Meare D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: John Wilkins of Ravenstone, Thomas Noble of Burrowe, William Wells of Thrustingtor Same as in 15.47 Signed by T.N. and W.W. not by Wilkins No bond Seals: 2, or, a lion rampant, impaling a chevron bearing 3 crosses, between 3 birds Parchment 25" x 20 1/4"

Burrow 157 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & 6 closes 10 Apr 1710 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principall &c. Grantee: Executors of Goodfellow (as before) Same property as in 15.100 Signed William Parker, John Jefferys, Tho Coleman, James Wing Seals: 4, M.C. and knot Parchment 32 1/2" x 24"

Burrow 158 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1713 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Adam Walker, Butcher & Elizabeth as before Same as in 15.6 Seals: 2, a heart, rayed, and anchor Parchment 23 1/2" x 22 1/2"

Burrow 159 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 1 Apr 1713 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c.

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Grantee: Mary Preston, widdow, Francis Preston her son, yeoman Same as in 15.22 Signed ffran: Preston Seals: 2, heart rayed and anchor Parchment 26 1/4" x 19 3/4"

Burrow 160 Counterpart of Lease, tenement 1 Apr 1713 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: William Parker, Clerk Grant of same as in 15.63 Signed Will. Parker (no bond) Seal: bad impression Parchment 29 3/4" x 18 1/4"

Burrow 161 Counterpart of Lease (87 1/2 acres) 26 Oct 1713 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Humphrey Whadcock citizen & Haberdasher of London Same as in 15.89 lately in tenure of Thomas Mulso Esqre Signed Hum: Whadcock Seal: quarterly 1st & 4th a chevron betw: 3 birds, 2nd & 3rd a lion rampant Parchment 24" x 19 1/2"

Burrow 162 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & land 1 Apr 1714 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Mary Preston Probably a lease of 1703 altered to suit the previous one of 1713 - no endorsement to explain Seal: cut away Parchment 26 1/2" x 18 1/4"

Burrow 163 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & closes 1 Oct 1715 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: John Wilkins, Thomas Noble, William Wells (as before) Same as in 15.47 Signed by the last two (very brown outside) Seal: a fesse (vair?) Parchment 26" x 22"

Burrow 164 Surrender of Lease, messuage & 6 closes 30 Mar 1717 Grantor: William Parker of Erdeborow Grantee: The Principal &c. B.N.C. Rehearses the lease of 10 April 1710 Anne Halford lately Anne Goodfellow has under that a claim to one-

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fifth of the Lease - James Wing has sold his interest in the same to W. Parker, John Jefferys and Thomas Coleman, which three parties now surrender the lease and quit-claim to the College in order that a new lease may be granted them. They undertake to comply with the conditions therein stated. Sign by John Jefferys and Tho. Coleman Seals: 3, a head looking sinister Parchment 28 1/2" x 23"

Burrow 165 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & closes 1 Apr 1717 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: William Parker & the Exors of William Goodfellow as before A) Same as in 15.100 Signed by Will. Parker, John Jefferys, Thomas Coleman B) No bond, though endorsed as being enclosed Seals: 3, a head Parchment 30" x 23 3/4"

Burrow 166 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1720 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: Adam Walker & Elizabeth Walker A) Similar to 15.6 B) His bond for £40 (dirty-green exterior) Seal: the monogram of many letters A) Parchment 26 1/4" x 19 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 167 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1720 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: Francis Preston, yeoman A) Same as in 15.22 late in the occupation of Nicholas Preston B) Bond by same for £40 Seal: the monogram of many letters A) Parchment 27" x 18 1/4" B) Paper

Burrow 168 Counterpart of Lease (87 1/2 acres) 1 Oct 1720 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: Humphrey Whadcock of Birchley Place, Par: of Corley, Warwick. - Gent. Same as in 15.89 lately in tenure of Thomas Mulsoe Esqre Signed Hum Whadcock Parchment 25 1/4" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 169 Counterpart of Lease, messuage and closes 1 Oct 1722

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Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: John Wilkins & two others, Gentleman Same as in 15.47 late Metcalfe Signed by W. Wells Seal: the monogram of many letters Parchment 27 1/4" x 20 3/4"

Burrow 170 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & pasture land 1 Apr 1724 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: Joseph Haywood Junr, Ellen H: his wife, Richard Smith Gent: & Anne his wife Grant of same as in 15.63 Signed & sealed by the four parties No bond Seal: 4 small seals, indistinct Parchment 26 1/2" x 22"

Burrow 171 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & closes 1 Oct 1724 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: John Jefferys, William Turner, James Morpett, Thomas Halford A) Same as in 15.100 Rent 26s. 2 1/2d. All sign but J.M. B) Bond not here, but indorsed as being so) (Stained) Seals: 4, the monogram of several letters Parchment 28" x 25 1/4"

Burrow 172 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1727 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: Adam Walker & Elizabeth Walker A) Same as in 15.6 A.W. signs in full but Eli. Walker B) Bond of both parties for £40 Seals: 2, monogram of many letters A) Parchment 25 3/4" x 23" B) Paper

Burrow 173 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1727 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: Susanna Preston of Egleton, Rutland, widow A) Similar lease to 15.22 B) Bond of same for £30 Her mark Seal: the monogram of many letters A) Parchment 24 1/2" x 20 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 174 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 87 1/2 acres 2 Oct 1727

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Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. Grantee: Rowland Brown of Cold Overton, Leicester, Gent. Same as in 15.85 Mulsho's Signed Row Brown No bond Seal: cheron betw: 3 birds, crest a dragons head Parchment 23 3/4" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 175 Assignment of Lease, tenement & pasture land (18 27 Dec 1728 acres) Grantor: Joseph Haywood the younger & Ellen his wife, Richard Smith Junr & Ann Smith his wife Grantee: Elizabeth Wright of Somerby, widow Rehearses the lease (15.67) of 1724 to the four parties above, of a tenement of 1/2 acre and closes (as in 15.63) giving the names; the four now for money received, assign and set over their term in the said lease to E.W. Seals: 1.2 lion rampant, 3.4 bird, wings spread Parchment 30 3/4" x 19 1/4"

Burrow 176 Counterpart of lease, tenement & land (22 1/2 acres) 25 Apr 1729 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Joseph Simson Same as 15.6 late in the occupation of Adam Walker. In addition to the homestall containing altogether 1/2 acre i) a close, Buckshorne Leys of about 20 acres ii) a close of pasture called Pinfold Leys, divided into 3 parts, in all 17 1/2 acres iii) a close called Elderholm about 3 1/2 acres, the trees excepted - for 21 years, to pay 8s. 4d. rent and 2 1/2 b: wheat, 36: 1 pk: malt or money value of same. Arrears of 28 days to render this lease void. Tenant to do repairs, clean ditches, to pay a heriot of 6s in 3 years - to supply Terrier within a year, to contribute to the entertainment of the Principal or Clerk of Accounts. Not to fell trees. If he assigns the lease for more than 7 years, it is to be void, right of entrance for timber felling &c. reserved - The Coll: will grant rough timber for repairs Signed in full Parchment 25 3/4" x 21 1/4"

Burrow 177 Counterpart of lease, messuage & closes 3 Sep 1730 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: John Wingfeild of Tickencoat, Rutland Same as in 15.47 Signed in full Seal: indistinct, a bend cotised, shield of pretence and 3 castles in fesse

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Parchment 26 1/2" x 19"

Burrow 178 Counterpart of lease, messuage & 3 closes 1 Apr 1731 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Mary Tebbs of Somerby, widow A) Grant of messuage lately occupied by William Parker, Clerk, deceased, and then by Joseph Haywood and Richard Smith with the 3 grounds about 17 acres in all Her Mark 'M' B) Her bond for £50 Seal: a lion passant, in octagon A) Parchment 26" x 20 3/4" B) Paper

Burrow 179 Counterpart of lease, tenement & 6 closes 1 Oct 1731 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: George Sherrard & 3 others A) Same as in 15.69 Signed Geo: Sharrad & Andrew Peake B) Bond of Sherrard & Peake for £200 Seals: a lion passant A) Parchment 29" x 22" B) Paper

Burrow 180 Lease, messuage & 6 closes (101 acres) 1 Oct 1731 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: George Sharrard, Gent., James Morpott, John Reeve, Andrew Peake, Butcher A) Grant of a messuage late in occupation of William Goodfellow, decd., a Home close 1 acre, Wilson Close 1 rood, Great Pasture called Salters Hills of 45 acres; Bates Close 6 acres, Stourbridge Ford 27 acres & the meadow Cheswong 22 acres Trees not included - for 21 years - rent 26s. 2d. - 1 qr: wheat; 1 qr: 2b: 1 pk: malt. Usual clauses. B) The College permission to assign the lease, same date, 1 Oct 1731 Seals: A) in a bag, bruised B) paper-covered A) Parchment 29" x 22 1/2" B) Parchment 17" x 13 1/2"

Burrow 181 Marriage Settlement 1 Jan 1732 Between Mary Tebbs, widow & Edward ffoucks, yeoman, both of Somerby and Gustavus Brown of Burrough, Clerk, Edward Cheselden of Somerby Gent. & Sumner Wood, of same, yeoman M.T. and E.ff. are about to be married. M.T. has personal estate and the reversion of a legacy of £100. B.N. Coll leased (1 April 1731, 15.69) certain property

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to M.T. She and her husband engage to obtain and pay for licence of alienating this lease, and then to assign it to the three parties in trust - other clauses follow. Signed by E.ff. & M.T. Seals: 2, spread eagle Parchment, 26 1/2" x 18"

Burrow 182 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1732 Grantor: Robert Shippen Dr: Div: principal &c. Grantee: Adam Walker, Butcher Grant of messuage &c. late in the occupation of Susanna Preston, widow, with a meadow called Elderholm of 3 acres more or less - usual clauses Signed in full Not sealed Parchment 24 3/4" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 183 Assignment of Lease, messuage & closes 4 Apr 1733 Grantor: Edward ffoucks of Somerby, yeoman, Mary his wife Grantee: Gustavus Browne, Edward Cheselden, Samuel Wood A) Rehearses the Lease dated 1 April 1731 to Mary Tebbs. The licence to alienate has been obtained, - they now make over the lease to 3 parties above in trust for Mary T. for her life and for her son Adam Tebbs after her decease. Signed Edward Fowks & Mary Fowkes B) E.F's bond, same date, signed Edward Fouks C) A paper about the £100 legacy to Mary Fowkes, explaining that it was an 'equal' share only of the 4 stocks or shares, new arrangements made &c. Same date Seals: 5, Ea: a bird with wings outstretched A) Parchment 32 1/2" x 26" B & C) paper, foolscap

Burrow 184 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 87 1/2 acres 1 Oct 1734 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Rowland Brown of Erdborrough A) Grant of tenement, with close near of 1/2 acre, orchard beyond lane 1/4 acre, two closes, Palm Hills of 7 acres, 1 close of meadow Meresilke 37 acres, 3 roods, 5 perches, two closes, Thorphills of 42 acres, 0 roods, 23 perches, commons, pastures &c. usual clauses. Signed Row Brown B) Bond of same for £100 Yellow surface inside

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Seal: a head looking sinister A) Parchment 26 3/4" x 18 3/4" B) Paper, foolscap

Burrow 185 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 3 closes 1 Apr 1736 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal of the King's Hall &c. Grantee: Richard Gregory of Burton Lozars in Melton Mowbray A) Same as in 15.21 late in tenure of Joseph Simpson - the herriot to be paid in 10 years time. Terrier to be certified by 7 people, within 1 year. Tenant to attend all Courts for Erdeborow, Somerby or Pickwell. Rest is similar. Signed Richd. Gregory B) Bond of same for £60 C) Surrender of former lease by Joseph Simson A) Parchment 26" x 22" B & C) Paper

Burrow 186 Lease, messuage & 7 closes 1 Apr 1737 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Dorothea Winstanley of St. Martins Stamford-Baron, co. Northampton Grant of a messuage or tenement, with appurtenances in Erdborough Co. Leicester lately occupied by Charles Metcalfe or Charnel Cave, also closes of pasture 'Palm Hill' 27 acres, the Breeches 17 acres, the Greenlands, Breclands or the Willows 27 acres and 4 others called severally Elmleys, May-Hill, Massick, now made into two, together 32 acres, for 21 years - rent 19s. 1 1/4 - 5 1/2b: wheat - 8b: malt - usual clauses follow - not to assign - Terrier clause. Seal: of Brasennose Coll: Parchment 28 1/4" x 20 1/2"

Burrow 187 Counterpart of Lease 2 Oct 1738 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal and the scholars of Brasennose Grantee: Edward Cheselden and Samuel Wood A) Grant of the same estate as 46.4, rent 5s. 6d., 1 1/2 b wheat, 26 1/2 pk. malt Signed by E.C., S.W's mark B) Both of the two parties for £50 as in last Seals: a small, bearded head Parchment 28" x 22"

Burrow 188 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1739 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. of B.N.C. and the Scholars

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Grantee: Adam Walker of Erdeborow, Butcher A) Grant of a messuage or tenement and orchard of 1/2 acre, an orchard on the other side of the lane, 1 rood, two closes called Palm Hills 7 acres, 1 close called Meresilke 37 acres, 3 roods, 5 perches; 2 closes called Thorphills 42 acres, 3 roods, 20 1/2 with houses, buildings &c. for 21 years. Rent 21s. 1d., 6b 1 pk wheat, 8 1/2 b malt or their money value, several clauses - not to assign. Signed by A.W. B) His bond for £30 to fulfil conditions of above Seals: A) a lion rampant B) a swan A) Parchment 28 1/4" x 19 1/4"

Burrow 189 Counterpart of Lease, tenement & 49 3/4 acres 1 Oct 1741 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Rowland Brown of Erdborrough Co: Leicester - Gentleman A) Grant of a tenement with orchard of 1/2 acre: a second orchard 1 rood, meadow called Palmhills 7 acres, a close of meadow Thorphills 42 acres.0.23 poles with all buildings &c. for 21 years - rent 21s. 1d., 6b: 1 pk: wheat, 8 1/2 b: malt, usual clauses. Signed Row. Brown B) Bond of same for £150 Seals: 2, a stag A) Parchment 28 1/4" x 20 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 190 Letter 3 Jan 1742 Agent or Steward to Bursar? About the question of a new lease to a Mr Gregory of 16-20ths of the Burrow estates, and of reducing the fines for leases. The total return of this estate is but £79 less taxes, tithes &c. paid by lessors - perhaps not more than £53 clear - refers to a Paper of Quit Rents in arrears, (this is now removed) Paper

Burrow 191 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1742 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. the Princ: and the Scholars &c. of Brasen Nose Grantee: Richard Gregory of Burton Lazars Co. Leicester A) Grant of the sixteen parts, of twenty, of their messuage or tenement in Erdeborow, lately William Goodfellows, a meadow called Homeclose 1 acre, Close 'Wilsons' 1 rood, great pasture 'Salter's Hills' 45 acres, pasture 'Bate's Close' 6 acres, meadow 'Stonebridge Ford 27 acres, a piece of meadow

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'Aveswong' 22 acres for 21 years. Rents 26s. 2 1/2, 1 qr wheat, 1 q 26 1 pk malt, payable at two seasons of the year. Signed by R.G. B) His bond for £100 to fulfil the conditions in the above Lease A) Parchment 30 1/4" x 17"

Burrow 192 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1743 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. (as before) of Brasen Nose Grantee: Richard Gregory A) Grant of a messuage or tenement late in possession of Joseph Simpson, glazier Signed by R.G. B) His bond for £70 referring to above Lease Seal: a bend, cirquefoil in dexter chief Parchment, 31 1/4" x 21 1/2"

Burrow 193 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & closes 2 Apr 1744 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principall &c. Grantee: Richard Gregory of Burton Lazars, Leicestershire, William Peak of Queneborough, Leicester Grant of tenement lately occupied by William Goodfellow, deceased, a meadow, Homeclose of 1 acre, Wilson's Close 1 rood, Great pasture of Salters Hill 45 acres, a pasture Bate's Close 6 acres, a meadow Stonebridge ford 27 acres, pasture called Aveswong 22 acres, - oak, ash and elm trees excepted, for 21 years, rent 26s. 2 1/2d., 8b: wheat, 10b. 1 pk Barley malt Signed by both in fulll B) Bond of both parties for £200 (same) Seals: 4, alike, a hound passant, on a chief, 2 fleurs de lis and ...? - crest a hound's head A) Parchment, 30 1/2" x 21 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 194 Counterpart of Lease, messuage & 7 closes 2 Apr 1744 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. Principal &c. Grantee: Dorothea Winstanley of Queneborough, Leicester:, spinster A) Grant of a messuage and 7 closes described as in 15.2. Terrier within 1 year, or in default pay 40s. 'in the name of a pain'. Signed Doroa. Winstanley B) Bond of same for £200 Seals: 2, two faces to one head A) Parchment, 28" x 21 3/4"

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B) Paper

Burrow 195 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1745 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. the Principal & the Scholars of Brasen Nose Grantee: Edward Cheselden & Samuel Wood both of Somerby A) Grant of a messuage or tenement in Erdborow Co. Leicester, lately occupied by William Parker, Clerk and later by Joseph Heywood and Richard Smith, including a garden and orchard 1/2 acre, 3 closes 'Hatcliff' 14 1/2 acres, another close 'Elderholme' c. 3 1/2 acres, trees reserved. For 21 years, Rents 5s. 1d., 1 1/2 b. wheat. 2b. 1 1/2 pk malt. Signed by E.C. B) Bond of same, two parties for £50 to fulfil the conditions of the Lease S. Wood's mark, Ed: Cheselden Seals: 3, coat of arms, pretty Parchment, 29 1/2" x 23"

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Burrow 197 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1751 Grantor: B.N.C. Grantee: Wm: Cheselden Esqr, Edward Cheselden, Francis Nedham, William Cooke A) Grant of their messuage or tenement of Erdborow, lately in the occupation of Charles Metcalfe or Charnel Cave, fully described, - trees reserved, for 21 years, Renr 19s. 1 1/4d. with 5 1/2b. wheat and 8b. malt, usual conditions. To be paid rateably for maintenance of College officers on progress. B) Bond of W.C. and the others for £200, to perform the conditions of the above lease. Seals: 8, a bend invected between 3 heads of deer? indistinct A) Parchment, 28" x 21 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 198 Lease of Estate &c. 1 Apr 1751 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasennose Grantee: Elizabeth Hawley, Measures Lumley, George Henton & Robert Henton & William Peak A) Grant of a messuage or tenement in Erdborow, lately in occupation of William Goodfellow, with closes and fields as described for 21 years, Rent 26s. 2

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1/2, 1 qr. wheat, 1 qr 26.1p. malt or their market value. Repairing and Terrier clause. Mark of E.H., signed by M.L. & 3 others B) Bond of all 5 parties to £200 as above Seals: 10 seals, small heads Parchment, 28 1/2" x 21" B) Paper

Burrow 199 Counterpart of Lease 2 Oct 1752 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of &c. Brasen Nose Grantee: Edward Cheselden Same description, same rents (as in 46.5) B) an addition about a Herriot - to be inserted in later leases Seal: a coarse head Parchment, 30" x 28 3/4"

Burrow 200 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1753 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall & College of Brasennose Grantee: Edward Dixon Grant of a messuage or tenement late Adam Walker's, butcher rents 2s 8d &c as before Signed by E.D. (very brittle) Seal: a man's head Parchment, 27" x 21"

Burrow 201 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1755 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars &c. of Brasen Nose Grantee: Rowland Brown of Erdborow A) Grant of a tenement & orchard (as in 37.52) Signed Row Brown B) His bond to the College for £150 as above A) Parchment, 28" x 18 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 202 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1757 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasen Nose Grantee: William Reeve of Melton Mowbray Leicestershire A) Grant of a tenement and closes for 21 years, rent 8s 4d money 2 1/2 b: wheat 3 b: 1 pk malt. Signed Will Reeve B) Bond of W.R. for £90 same

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Seals: 2, a head A) Parchment, 26 1/2" x 18 1/2" B) Paper

Burrow 203 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1779 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall & College of Brasen Nose Grantee: Robert Peak of Queensborough Leicestershire, Butcher Grant of their tenement in Erdborow Co. Leicester, lately occupied by William Goodfellow, Gent., with meadows &c as follow,- Home Close 1 acre, Wilson's Close 1 rood - Salter's Hill pasture 25 acres, meadow Stonebridge Ford 27 acres, Aveswong pasture 22 acres . . Bates Close 6 acres. Oak, ash and elm trees reserved. For 21 years - Rent 26s 2 1/2d, 1 qr. 2b. 1pk malt or their market value. To appear at Courts Baron, - entertainment clause, trees reserved. Lease to be void if assignment takes place without special leave. Signed by R.P. Seal: ?H.B. monogram, script Parchment, 32" x 19 1/2"

Burrow 204 Counterpart of Lease 2 Oct 1780 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasen Nose Grantee: Susanna Kirk of Burrough Co. Leicester Grant of messuage or tenement in Erdeborough Co. Leicester, late Joseph Heywood's and Richard Smith's, with lands and meadows - three grounds i.e. garden and orchard 1/2 acre, 3 closes, 'Hatcliff', 14 1/2 acres, a close Elderholme c. 3 1/2 acres, trees reserved, for 21 years, Rents 5s. 6d., 1 1/2 b. of wheat and 2b. 1 1/2 pk malt Signed by S.K. Parchment, 27 1/4" x 22"

Burrow 205 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1781 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasen Nose Grantee: George Hawley of Burrow Co. Leicester Grant of their messuage or tenement in Erdeborow, a close called Elderholm of 3 acres &c. Trees reserved. For 21 years, rent 2s. 8d. money, 1/2b. wheat, 1 1/2 b. malt; usual clauses, repairs and College will provide rough timber. Signed by G.H. Seal: a female head Parchment, 30" x 22"

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Burrow 206 Lease of tenement 1 Oct 1794 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars &c. of Brase Nose College Grantee: Susanna Kirk of Burrough, Leicester Grant of a messuage or tenement with appurtenance in Erdeborough late in the occupation of Joseph Heywood measuring 1/2 acre, 14 1/2 acres, 3 1/2 (= 18 1/2) in all. Trees reserved - for 21 years rent 5s 6d 1 1/2 b wheat, 26: 1 1/2 pk: malt or their money value - To perform suit and service - plant 6 young trees yearly till the hedges and mounds are sufficiently stored - a herriot of 4s &c. B) a copy dated 1 Oct 1801 College seal A) Parchment, 30 1/4" x 21" B) 28" x 22"

Burrow 207 Lease and counterpart, tenement 1 Apr 1799 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars &c. of Brasennose College Grantee: William Tabling & Philip Gray Grant of a messuage or tenement with appurtenance in Erdsborough described - same number of acres but rent increased to 8s 4d, 2 1/2 b. wheat and 3 bushels 1 pk malt - Heriot to be 6s (v. 40.21) Two Parchment 27" x 21"

Burrow 208 Counterpart of Lease 1 Apr 1800 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasennose Grantee: George Cave of Erdborough Grant of a messuage or tenement, lately occupied by Charles Metcalf, with a pasture or meadow of 27 acres, 4 closes containing 32 1/2 acres, (59 1/2 acres in all) for 21 years, rent 19s, 1 1/4d 5 1/2 b wheat and 8b. malt Signed by G.C. (Fine £10.2.6) Seal: a wafer stamp Parchment, 26 1/2" x 22"

Burrow 209 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1802 Grantor: The Principaland Scholars of Brasennose Grantee: George Hawley of Burrough Co Leicester, grazier Grant of their messuage or tenement in Erdborow late in the occupation of William Squire with a close of 3 acres called ... Elderholm; - for 21 years, rent 2s 8d

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1/2b. wheat and 1 1/2 bush: malt. To plant 4 young trees yearly, other usual clauses. (Seal and signature cut away) Parchment, 24 1/4" x 17"

Burrow 210 Counterpart of Lease 1 Oct 1804 Grantor: The Princ: & Scholars of Brasennose Grantee: Thomas Henton of Hoby, Leicestershire Esqr (Brasenose) have leased and to farm letten their messuage or tenement with appurtenances with the orchard, 1/2a:, another orchard 1 rood, 2 closes of pasture known as Palm Hills about 7a: Close of meadow 'Meresilks' 37a 3. 5., 2 Closes of meadow 'Thorpshills' 42a.3.20 with houses, buildings &c commons &c all in Erdborough, Leicestershire, lately occupied by Wm Brown. Trees reserved to Hold for 21 years. Rent 21s. 1d; 6b: 1 pk wheat, 8 1/2 b. barley malt or money value 28 days arrears to make the Lease of no effect. Clause about Fences, to appear at Court at Erdborow, Pickwell or Somerby when warned, to do his suit & service, 15s herriot at a death or at end of 11 years. Clause, not to rop &c trees - not to assign. College seal, paper covered Parchment, 27" x 21"

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Vol. 4 Buscot Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Buscot, Oxfordshire Conveyance and Quit-Claim c.30 Nov 1369 Grantor: Walter Cris(?) of Borwaldescote Buscot 1 Grantee: Wm: attewatre of Longcotes and another Grant: Know all of you that I, W.C. have given, granted and delivered to W.A. and Thomas Wythod of Borewaldescote, all my goods and chattels moveable and immovable wherever they exist for a certain sum of money which they paid me. So that I will claim none of the same goods but be quit of them for ever Sealing clause. Given at Burwaldescote monday next after the Feast of St Andrew apostle, as above Tie-slip torn off Seal: shorn off Parchment, 10 1/2" x 3"

Buscot 2 Acquittance 29 Sep 1411 Grant: Know all of you by these presents that I Robert Loffegrove one of the collectors of the King in the County of Berks, have received xxx the half of 15s. 10d. on the present day, from the villa of Burwaldescote,of which xxx xxx shall be quit by my present signature Given at Farenden, feast of St Michael as above Seal: rubbed and indistinct Parchment, 11" x 1 3/4"

Buscot 3 Agreement Board and Lodging 20 May 1565 Grant: John Clifton of Burwaldescote, Berks, Husbandman Grantee: William Clifton of same, Husbandman, s & heir of John C: Grant: Whereas J.C. has by two several deeds of same date given & granted to Wm: C certain estates; Wm: now undertakes to find for John & Agnes his wife in the now house of Wm: C. in Burwaldescote sufficient & necessary houseroom meale drink lodging fyre candell, mete and convenyent for their degrees and also pay them 20s per annum, permytt and suffer them to take the Rent of profythe of one Cotage called the little house; parcell of the premises of Burwaldescote now occupied by Wm: Osborne; also he undertakes to provide and deliver to John one good Cote and one good jerken redy made, mete for his degree and 14lbs of good wolle; also he will well and sufficiently kepe wynter and somer in the comons

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fyld and pasture of Burwaldescote one mare and tenne shepe of his father's for the use of both. Seal: F.D. and foliage Parchment, 18" x 6"

Buscot 4 Grant of Land 20 May 1565 Grant: John Clifton of Burwaldescott, Berks, husbandman Grantee: William Clifton his son Grant: by these presents of all his messuage, land, tenements, reversions, services, meadows, pasture and pashuage, wood and shrub land "as they were in my hands and in those of my father J.C.", with all the Evidences belonging to the same. Warranty. Sealing clause, seisin clause, witnesses on dorse Seal: Round, red, medium sized, F.D. Parchment, 13 1/2" x 5"

Buscot 5 Quitclaim to Title 26 May 1565 Grant: John Clifton as before Grantee: William Clifton as before Remission, relaxation and quiet-claim to W.C. to his use for ever, of all his rights which he had or hereafter might have in a messuage &c as last number a mark

Buscot 6 Lease of Cottage &c (in English) 29 Sep 1607 Grant: Toby Clifton of Burwescott also Buscott, Berks, yeoman Grantee: Richard Grene of Eaton Hastings, shepard Grant: In consideration of £20 paid into the hand of T.C. by R.G. and herein acknowledged, also for other considerations, he hath demised &c to him all his cottage or tenement in Burwescott or Buscott late in the occupn. of John Stone but now of R.G. with all houses, roomes, buildings in or upon the same and all gardens, backsydes, and premises adjoyning and belonging, together with 3 half acres of errable land lying together in the w. field in middle furlong shouting south and north upon Cripps his house and two butts in same furlong next the way, 1/2 a: of Ley land in the E. feyld shoting upon the herd house of Buscott, with common of pasture for 3 Rudder beasts, one horse beast, and fortie sheepe in the common fields with appurtenances and trees growing thereon, for 21 years Rent 3s: distraint after 20 days arrears and lease to become void. Clause of repairs, of right to convey and sealing Seal: a Catherine wheel

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Parchment, 14 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Buscot 7 Copy of Fine levied c.2 Jul 1617 Grant: Robert Loveden Knt Grantee: Tobias Clifton Between R.L. Knt complainant and T.C. defendant about a messuage, a cottage, 2 gardens, an orchard 60a. meadow, 30a: pasture and common of pasture for 7 horses 28 cows 200 sheep in Burwaldescote or Buscot Berks. Toby declared that these ivere all the right of R.L. of his grant. T.C. has quitclaimed the same. Robert also gave Toby £100 sterling. a schedule of the proclamations is added according to the form of the statute i Feb. 12, Hilary Term 1618, ii 13 May Easter Term 1618 iii 16 June Trinity Term 1618 and IV 1 Oct Michaelmas Term 1618 (4)

Buscot 8 Assignment of Land &c. 20 Jan 1618 Grant: Toby Clifton of Burwaldescote, Co. Berks Grantee: Robert Loveden of same, Gentmn. Grant: A) for £530 money paid by R.L. in hand before thensealing & delivery of the present receipt acknowledged and for £100 more paid to Thos Reynolds of Colshill. Berks for the redemption of a lease hereafter named, made by T.C. to T.R. gives, grants infeoffs and confirms unto R.L. all that messuage or tenement in Burw: where T.C. now dwells, a close of pasture ground in same parish of 16a, common of pasture for seaven horsbeasts, 28 rother beasts and 200 sheep to take depasture throughout the commons &c. in B. in as large and simple manner and sorte as the other cattell. T.C. to levy a fine sur cognisant del droyt come ceo que il ad de son done to R.L. T.C. has full right to devise two reservations. B) notice of a common recovery of these lands, 15 Jas: Thomas Morris and Thomas Fettiplace being demandants. Seal: small, circular (wax large) Parchment, 25 1/2" x 24" & 4" x 4" (3)

Buscot 9 Decree of Kings Bench Hilary term 1618 An Exemplification of the Decree made between Tobias Clifton and Robert Loveden about 2 messuages, 3 gardens, 60a land, 16a meadow, 20a: pasture and commons of pasture for 7 horses, 28 cows, 200 sheep with belongings in Burwaldescote which T.C. declared were the right of R.L. The

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propertyis traced through its various owners in the end of the Decree. In secretary hand, has an unusual ornament Seal: Royal seal of James, one-third absent (5)

Buscot 10 Conveyance of messuage &c. 13 Oct 1627 Grantor: Walter Lovden Senr of Burwald, Wr. Lovden Junr, Francis his brother, 4 sisters and Hercules Loveden Grantee: Edmund Gregory of Cuxham Grant: In consideration of £950 paid & acknowledged herein they bargain sell aliene and sell in feoffment to E.G. the tenement in which W.L. the elder dwells, 1/2a close, a cottage or tenement late Rd: Greene's, houses, buildings, barns &c., marsh meadow 17a, 1 close, sheep-enhouse 3a, homefield pasture 33a, Berryhill pasture 60a, Greate Owlde ffielde 18a, Lesser Owlde ffield 7a, all right to the interest &c of the eight Lovdens in same for ever. Peaceable possession granted warranty by any lawful course or proclamation. Signed & sealed by 8 Lovedens Seal: 8 seals, medium, 2 broken off Parchment, 27 1/2" x 20" (6)

Buscot 11 Deed Poll about Estate 24 Nov 1627 Grantor: Edmund Gregorie the elder of Cuxham Oxon, Gentn. Grantee: Edmund Gregorie the younger his son & Wm. Cobb of Felmarsham Bedford, Gent. Grant: E.G. senior for the love he bears to Elizabeth his wife and for her better maintenance and livelyhood &c engages with the two parties named, that after his decease his estates in Burwaldescott shall descend to his wife as her joynture and at her death to Edmund the younger and his heirs male. If these fail to Roger Gregory another of his sons and to his heirs. Liberty reserved by him to alter by deed or by testament the above limitation of users, due notice to be given and signed by creditable witnesses. Seal: a spread eagle, medium, red, poorly engraved The counterpart has a seal & knob of wax Parchment, 15" x 10 1/2" (8.1, 8.2)

Buscot 12 Suit in Kings Bench 28 Nov 1627 Among the pleas at Westminster before Sir Thos. Richardson and others, as in Roll 104 William Cobb

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and Sir William Ley had a plaint against Edmund Gregory Senior of a messuage, commons, garden, 50a: land, 15a: meadow, 60 pasture with belongings in Burwaldescote or Buscot as being their right and inheritance and that Edmund has no entry or right there after the disseisin which Hugo injustly had there Interesting initials &c in ink & lead-coloured smear Seal: Query if ever affixed (7)

Buscot 13 Decree in Chancery 12 Jul 1636 Grantor: The King Charles i Grantee: To Robert Pleydall Grant: To Robert Pleydall and to all who pretend to any claim, right interest or title in any lands and tenements about which a judgement or decree has been pronounced before us in our chancery in a Case between andrew winsor and another complainant & John Loveden defent. Since in this matter commenced by Edmund Gregory it was shown that the possession of divers lands &c of the said Edmund in Burwaldescot alias Buscot Berks was usurped by you, it is hereby ordered you and others that ye give up and surrender the same under a penalty of £500 and admit Edmd. Gregory quietly and peaceably unto possession of all that he held or enjoyed in times past Witness myself at Canbury Parchment, 13" x 8 1/2"

Buscot 14 Release of Estate 18 Jul 1637 Grantor: Elizabeth Gregorie of Cuxam, widdow Grantee: Roger Gregory, her eldest son Grant: rehearses the Deeds Poll of 24 Nov (199) and 5 Oct (200) now E.G. for the consideration of £200 duly paid and acknowledged, surrenders grants and confirms to R.G., the before mentioned messuage, land, tenement & hereditament with appurtenances situated in the village parishe hamlett or feild of Burwaldescott alias Buscot - warranty The mark of Elizabeth Gregorie Indented at top Seal: a merchant's mark, small, red Parchment, 23" x 13 1/2" (10)

Buscot 15 Covenant about Estate 1 Apr 1638

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Between Roger Gregory of Gorfeild Co. Essex, Gentleman, youngest son of Edmund Gregory and John Salmon of Shillingford, Gentleman and Christr. Ellis, citizen & merchant taylor of London Before the end of next Easter Term R.G. engages that a Writ of Entry sur disseisin in le post shall be prosecuted in the Court of Pleas at Westminster by John & Chr. against himself concerning the messuage in Burwaldescote, the close of 3a: adjoining and all that Piddle of pasture grounde of 1/2a:, the cottage, together with all howses &c. 15a meadow, a close of 3a: &c They shall demand under the title of ...... Unto this writ R.G. will appear in person and will vouch over to warranty the sayd premises to J.S. and C.E. and will imparle & after imparle and after imparlance will make default and thereupon a good and perfect recovery will be had in court of the said tenements &c by J.S. and C.E. Signed & sealed R.G. Seal: a large lump, small impression, much pressed Parchment, 20" x 12" (11)

Buscot 16 The Recovery obtained c.25 Mar 1639 Names the judges in the court, specifies the messuage &c at Burwaldescourt. Roger Gregory came in person and defended his right but John and Christopher showed [cut away] and begged the Court's permission to hold themselves and their heirs. Full seizin was given them and exemplification made Imperfect, quaint initials Seal: taken away Parchment (12)

Buscot 17 Bond 20 Jan 1644 Grantor: John Horne of Badbury, Wilts, yeoman & Thomas Walchifield in Co Berks Grantee: to Edmund Gregory of Cooksham For £100 to be paid to E.G. or his heirs and assigns, to the payment of which they bind themselves their heirs and assyns Conditions. If the above pay all the moneys at the time they have agreed to, and fulfil all their agreements, then the bond shall be void, or else to remain in full vigour strength and virtue Two Seals Witnesses: three Tie-slip perfect

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Buscot 18 Copy of Last Will of Roger Gregory of Cuxham 5 Feb 1662 Devising his lands in Buscot to Edmund Gregory, his nephew, son of his brother Giles, makes his nephew Edmund Gregory of Cuxham executor of his will. Grants £5 toward recasting the great well of Cuxham Ch:, £5 to his nephew (Edmund Gregory's) wife to buy her a diamond ring; to his sister of Britwell £5 to buy her a ring Paper (13)

Buscot 19 Assignment for 99 years (land) 30 Apr 1666 Grantor: Edmund Gregory of Burwaldescott Gent. Grantee: Daniel Greenwood D.D. of Studley Grant: In consideration of £500 paid and herein acknowledged E.G. has granted bargained sould &c. a messuage newly built with close (Homeclose) another close (Townesende Ground), a ground (Heath ground), a ground of furze (Old feild), a close (Sheephouse), a ground (St John's Burge meade), or by whatsoever other names, all manner of Howses &c these are known. To Hold for fowerscore and nyneteene yeares, Rent one peppercorn if it be demanded. E.G. declares the property worth annually more than £80 above all charges and reprises and that he has full right to assign Signed Edmund Gregorye Seal: medium, paper covered F.C. Parchment, 23" x 18" (14)

Buscot 20 Mortgage (land &c.) 13 Aug 1668 Grantor: Edmund Gregory and ann his wife Grantee: Daniel Greenwood D.D. of Studley Grant: In consideration of £400 in addition to the £500 before received E.G. and wife covenant to levy a fine sur concessit whereby the said Dr G shall stand seised of their messuage and lands in Buscot, Co. Berks for 99 years at the rent of a peppercorn. With a promise by E.G. of repurchase by paying the sums of money and the interest, on several days named Signed & sealed E.G. Seal: paper-faced, pressed Parchment, 22" x 21 1/2" (15)

Buscot 21 Cyrograph of Fine 25 Sep 1668

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The original of the Fine (or transfer) levied by Edmund Gregory and anne his wife at michaelmas term 1668 in favour of Dr Greenwood Indented at top through CYRO Graph Parchment, Two, 17" x 5" (15) for 15 2 & 3

Buscot 22 Lease for year of Estate 26 Feb 1674 Grantor: Edmund Gregory of Buscot and Edmund Gregory of Cuxham Grantee: The Principal & Scholars of Brasen nose Grant: E.G. and E.G. bargain lease and sell for a year a messuage, closes and parcels of land in Burwardescot or Buscot Co: Berks to the Pr and Sch of Brasen nose College Oxon. Seal: two seals, paper covered, one in precis Parchment, 22" x 16" (17)

Buscot 23 Conveyance of Estate 27 Feb 1674 Grantor: Edmund Gregory of Burwaldescote the Elder & anne his wife & Edm: Gregory of Cuxham Grantee: Thomas Yate D.D. Princ: of the Kings Hall and College of Brasennose in Oxon Grant: In consideration of £200 paid to Edm: Gregory Senr and £750 to Daniel Greenwood Exor. of the will of Danl. Greenwood late of Studley in redemption of a mortgage, moneys now acknowledged and receipts given, they grant infeoff and confirm to the Princ: and Scholars of B.N.C. the estate now in their actual possession by force of the Statute - Full descn. as in 205 They will levy a fine sur conuzance unto the Coll arrangement about a new Lease, other clauses Signed & sealed by 3 Gregorys B) The appointment by the Coll: of an attorney in this matter, is enclosed Seals: 3, paper covered, bad B) College seal, obliterated top part gone One) 30" x 27" One) 30" x 12 1/2" B) One 21 1/2" x 12" (18)

Buscot 24 Acquittance 27 Feb 1674 Grantor: Edmund Gregory the Elder Grantee: Thomas Yate Principal of BNC Grant: E.G. the elder of Burwaldescott has received of Thomas Yate D.D. and Principal ... the summe of £200 which with £750 paid unto Daniel Greenwood Exor. of

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D.G., clerk, in redemption of a mortgage upon lands, by him supplied, are the consideration money for the absolute purchase of the tenements & lands in Buscott by them, of himself Signed & sealed E.G. Paper

Buscot 25 Assignment of Lease 27 Feb 1674 i) Rev. Danl. Greenwood of Steeple Aston, Exor., Edmund Gregory of Burwaldescot, Gentleman ii) John Hopkins & 3 others as Trustees iii) Thomas Yate D.D. Princ &c Brasennose Rehearses the Indenture of 30 april 1666 the mortgage to D.G. deceased and the assignment. no payments of interest have been made and D.G. has become absolute possessor. D.D. on receipt of £750 paid him by the Principal and Scholars &c. and herein acknowledged, has on the nomination of the College assigned to J.H. and others the messuage &c to hold for the residue of the terms viz 99 years and 97 years. He ratifies the grant and assignment, and has done nothing to injure the property or endanger the estate Signed & sealed by D.G. & E.G. Parchment, 28" x 24" (19.1, 19.2)

Buscot 26 Acquittance 27 Feb 1674 Grantor: Daniel Greenwood Grantee: The Principal &c of Brazennose Grant: Daniel Greenwood Executor of D.G. the late incumbant of Studley acknowledges the receipt of £750 paid him by the Princ: and Scholars of the Kings Hall and College of Brazennose being the consideration mentioned in the next deed <213> Signed and sealed D.G. Witnesses: three Paper (18)

Buscot 27 Release of Land 3 Mar 1674 Grantor: Edmund Gregory the Elder of Burwaldescott, son of Giles Gregory and two others Grantee: Thomas Yate D.D. Principal of the K's Hall & College of Brasennose in Oxon & the scholars of the same Grant: E.G. and others grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm to B.N.C. the messuage where Edmund Buscott dwells in Burwaldescott, with the closes and pastures, as described, with appurtenances

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Sealed by Edmund Gregory, anne Gregory his wife & Edmund Gregory of Cuxham Endorsed as registered in the Court of Chancery 23 april 1674 Seals: three, papered over, illegible Parchment, 25" x 15 1/2" (21)

Buscot 28 Counterpart of Lease, Messuage &c. 25 Mar 1675 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. Principal the Kings Hall & College of Brasennose Grantee: Edmond Gregory the elder of Burwaldescote & Edmond Gregory of Cuxham Oxon Grant of a lease in agreement with an understanding between the parties when the College purchased the property. Of a messuage and tenement in which E.G. the elder now dwells, cottages, several closes and parcells of land, each being described. Close near the house 3a. a Piddle of pasture to the n.west of the last 1/2a. Cottage, buildings, barns, stables, cartilages - marshe meadow or St. John's Bridge meadow, 14a:, Shiere House close 3a: Home feild 32a:, Pasture called Buryhill or Swarthground 44a:, Great Old feild 18a:, Lesser Old feild 7a:, ways easements &c - 21 years - rent £40 and £5 for every acre which shall be eared, digged upon or turned into tillage. Arrears of 28 days to make the lease void. Signed by E.G. of Cuxham (considerably damaged) Seal: paper covered Parchment, 29 1/4" x 16"

Buscot 29 Chirograph of Fine Easter term 1675 The Fine levied by Mr Edmund Gregory and others to the College for a messuage and lands in Burwaldescote executed a fortnight after Easter Indented at top through CYRO GRAPHIUM Parchment 17 1/2" x 7" (20)

Buscot 30 Conveyance of Estate 7 May 1678 Grantor: Edmund Gregory of Burwaldescott, the elder & Edmund Gregory, Junr. Grantee: Thomas Yate &c as last Grant: a further agreement to convey the Estate at Burwaldescote to the College and confirming the demise to E.G. of Cuxham for 21 years - executed when Edmund the son attained 21 years of age. Signed & sealed Edm: Gregory Senr, Junr (one small hole nibbled)

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Seal: two, indistinct, paper covered Parchment, 28" x 19 1/2" (22)

Buscot 31 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 25 Mar 1682 Grantor: John Meare D.D. principall &c. Grantee: Mary Greenwood, widdow Grant: of same estate as in 19.63 late in possession of Edmond Gregory of Cuxham to M.G. administratrix of Daniell Greenwood, Rector of Steeple Aston, lately conveyed to the College by the two Edmond Gregorys, same rent Signed in full Seal and slip torn away Parchment, 23 1/4" x 19 1/2"

Buscot 32 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 1 Apr 1715 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal of the Kings Hall & College of Brasen nose Grantee: Thomas Golding of Buscott, yeoman Grant: same house in which Edmond Gregory dwelt, same estate. The closes &c. again described - same rent - a new lease promised under a fine of £30 if applied for within 7 years Signed in full (yellow outside and inside) Seal: cracked Parchment, 26 1/2" x 22 1/4"

Buscot 33 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 2 Apr 1722 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principall &c. Grantee: Thomas Golding of Buscott, yeoman A) Same estate as in 19.63, same rents B) Bond of same for £100 Signed Thos Golding Seal: the monogram, script letters E.O.A.B.L. &c. A) Parchment, 24" x 20" B) Paper

Buscot 34 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 1 Apr 1729 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principall &c. Grantee: Mary Golding of Buscot - widow A) of same estate as 19.63, same rents B) Bond of same for £100 both have her mark Seal: the monogram of B.L.O.S.R. &c. A) Parchment, 24 1/2" x 21" B) Paper

Buscot 35 Licence to assign Lease 1 Apr 1729

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Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of Brasen nose Grantee: Mary Golding of Buscott, widow The Lease bearing same date grants the Estate and gives no option of assigning the Lease to a second party: this deed grants such permission Seal of College, wafer Parchment, 15" x 13 1/4"

Buscot 36 Counterpart of Lease (104 acres) 1 Apr 1736 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D. principal &c. of Brasen nose Grantee: William Harding of Buscott, Berks, yeoman Grant: A) of messuage or tenement wherein Edmund Gregory once dwelt in Burwaldescott alias Buscott, Co. Berks, a cottage several closes pastures &c. viz a close near the House called Sheepclose of 3a: a pasture Bromfield or Townsend 32a, Pasture Berryhill heath 44a:, Great Old field 18a, Lesser Old field 7a:, with all ways, easements &c, once conveyed to the College by Edmund Gregory of Buscott on 27 Feb: 1675 - for 21 years, rent £40 and £5 extra for every acre of grass ploughed up or turned into tillage. Lease to be void after 28 days arrears - Tenant to do repairs - not to demise for more than 7 years. Signed in full Seals: 2, a crest - lion insuing from a crown A) Parchment, 25" x 19 1/2" B) Paper

Buscot 37 Counterpart of Lease, messuage &c. 2 Apr 1744 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D.as last Grantee: William Harding (as last) A) same as in 19.128 B) Bond of W.H. for £100 both signed in full Seals: 2, a heart with two branches framing it, one held by a cuped NUL PLAISIR SANS A) Parchment, 25 1/2" x 21 3/4" B) Paper

Buscot 38 Counterpart of Lease, tenement 1 Apr 1751 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the Kings Hall and College of Brasen nose Grantee: Henry Oatridge of Downington, Par: of Lechlade - Gent. Grant: A) of the messuage once occupied by Edmund Gregory, at same rents B) Bond for £100 Signed in full Seals: 2, a cross fleuree & 5 mullets for the wounds

Herbert Hurst’s Calendar of Muniments Volume 4 Burrow to Buscot (College estates)

A) Parchment, 27 3/4" x 18 1/2" B) Paper

Buscot 39 Counterpart of Lease, tenement 1 Apr 1758 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars (as last) Grantee: Mary Mathews of Buscot, widow Grant: A) same as in 19.128, late of Edmund Gregory B) her bond for £200 Both signed in full (Endorsed 'late Satridge') Seals: 2, a horses head, bridled, as crest A) Parchment, 26 3/4" x 22 3/4" B) Paper