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SHC: 940 Gadesden Papers Records of the Manor of Fitznells, in chronological order
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/25 List of Tenants and Tenancies, 1315 to 1558
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 1 John Provys (Provest) sometimes noted ‘as of Epsom’. Tenancies are quoted as from the time of Edward III (1327–77) to Elizabeth I (1558– 1603). These are notes made by the [? Steward] of points to be cleared. The whole is endorsed: ‘A necessary note for Saunder Brayes. Lands holden of Fennells’. 16 acres in Ewell. John Provys (free). Rent 23d. 2 Henry IV (1400/01). 14 acres Brokley. John Provys (for services). Per old rental of Robert Fitznell, Lord of the Manor, time of Edward III (1327–77) [sic, but I think this means the rental compiled c. 1315 by Robert Fitznell temp. Edward II and not his son Robert temp. Edward III]. Rent 2s.4d. Land in Ewell and Epsom. John Proovys of Epsham, formerly Thomas Provys. Rent 2s.6d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). Divers parcels in Ewell. John Provys of Epsham. Rent 22d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). 7 acres in Stonycroft , Epsom. John Provys of Epsham. Rent 8d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). 14½ acres, Rent 2s.4d. and 1½ acres, Rent 1½d. in Brokley. John Provys. Rental of Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, now Braye. 22 Henry VI (1443/44).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 2 William Provest [Provys, Provost]. 14 acres, Rent 2s.4d. and 1½ acres, Rent 1½d. in Brokley. Distraint for services. ‘By old rental of Thomas Ayleward, Lord of the Manor, time of Henry IV’. 10 Henry IV (1408/09). William Provest, Junior. Land in Brokley: 14 acres ‘held by Braye per his writing’, Rent 2s.4d.; 14 acres, Hardiwine, Rent 2s.4d.; 1½ acres at the end of the above with Firses, Hardevene, Rent 2d., all 10 Henry IV (1408/09). Also land, no details ‘by rental of Robert Leversege, time of Henry V (1413-22).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 3 Philip Hardevene and William Stone, heir to Hardevene. Certain lands distraint and a free tenement, lately John Provys. Rent 2s.6d. 12‒13 Edward IV (1472‒1474). 14 acres, Rent 2s.4d., and 1½ acres, Rent 2d., Provys land at Brokley at end thereof with the firses. Per old rental time. William Stone, heir to Hardevene, Provys’s land at Brokley. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). 15½ acres at Brokley, Philip Hardevene, and is [? hericloths]. Rent 2s.6d.
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 4 William Penycod, land at Brokley, lately William Stone. Fealty 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/96).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 5 Richard Playstowe, land in Southfeld(e): ‘An old rental’, sometime Provys, Rent 2s.6d.; ditto, Rent 7d.; Rental of John Iwardy, Lord of the Manor, sometime Proves, ‘Saunders farm’, Rent 2s.6d., 16 Henry VII (1500/01); Rental of John Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, sometime Chirchmans, Saunders farm, Rent 7d., 16 Henry VII (1500/01); Rental Joan St. John, widow, Lord of the Manor, sometime Chirchmans, Bray farm, Rent 7d., 18 Henry VIII (1526/27).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 6 Richard Braye, Margaret his wife, and Richard his son. Land in Southfield. Lady Joan Seintjohn, widow, Lord of the Manor, sometime Provest. Rent 2s.6d. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). 14 acres Brokley. Per Mr. Braye’s rental, formerly Provest. 1 Mary I (1553/54). All Longfurlong, Shortfurlong, and Whitepitt Hedge land listed below, by rental of Richard Bray, formerly called Brodassed. Total Rent 7d. 1 Mary I (1553/54): 1½ acres Longfurlong. ½ acre Longfurlong between land late of William Merston on North and land of Bartholomew Formans on South. 1 acre Longfurlong between land late of William Merston on North and land of Edward Skete on South. ½ acre Shortfurlong between land of Robert Roger on South and land late of Richard Whene on North. ½ acre Whitepitt Hedge between land lately of Wynters on East and land of George Dowce on West, at one time Richard Playstowe and earlier Chyrchmans.
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 7 Richard Braye and Richard Braye, Junior. Barn and garden. Edward Marland surrenders, lately Nicholas Marland. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Barn and garden. Richard Bray admitted, Master Birche [?Steward]. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Barn and garden. Richard Braye, Junior, admitted. 1 Elizabeth I (1558/59). 1 acre Longdown lately Marlond. Richard Braye, Senior. Rent 2d. Per rental 3 Edward VI (1549/50) and 1 Mary I (1553/54). (Written by Ric. Braye). Barn and little garden, formerly Brokham afterwards Marlonde. Richard Braye, Junior. By the writing of Mr. Birche. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). [Note: The following entry void because Joan Sands had an estate for life only. Also because the Lord held under tail and could not grant the demesne by copy of Court Roll.] Richard Bray admitted to toft of Joan Sands [see Sheet 16]. For Mr. Birche. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Richard Braye in right of wife Margaret is the Lord’s tenant and is sworn of the Homage. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). Fined for failing to do do suit of Court. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). Richard Bray, Junior admitted 1 Elizabeth 1 (1558-9).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 8 William Chirchman 4½ acres. Rent 9d. 3 Henry V (1415/16). 5 acres per rental of Thomas Ayleward, Lord of the Manor. Rent 10d. 5 acres per rental of John Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, formerly Sydewyn, and rental of Henry VI (1422‒1461). [No year given]. Rent 10d. Total Rent of all land listed below and first three entries on Sheet 9, 10d.: ½ acre Estmarkefurlong between land of Laurence Codington on North and land lately Thomas Stete on South. ½ acre Longfurlong between land lately Thomas Horton on North and land of George Cosyn on South. ‘An old Rental’. 1½ acres at Longfurlong South end between Chirchman on North and Hellowes Butte on South. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Shortfurlong between Salman on North and Hayton on South. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Upper Dunfurlong near Prior of Merton on West. ½ acre on White Pitt furlong next to land sometime Salman. ½ acre Westmarkfurlong between land lately Horton on South and land lately Salmans on North.
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 9 William Chirchman (continued). Total Rent of first three entries below included in 10d. on Sheet 8: ½ acre on Westmarkfurlong between late lately Laurence Codington on South and land lately Bachelors on North. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Chirchfurlong between land lately Goldwiers on South and land of Fenelles on North. ½ acre on Northcroft near Meggoles pooll next Whitlocks. ‘Query’ William Chircheman, by rental of Robert Leversedge, Lord of the Manor. Rent 10d. [Note:] By Rental 10 Henry VI (1431/32).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 10 1. Ralph Playstowe, son and heir of John Playstowe 2. John Playstowe of Marstam and his heirs. 1. Ralph Playstowe, distraint. 5 acres formerly Chirchmans. Rent 10d. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). 2. John Playstowe of Maistam in Ewell (Query for his heirs). 5 acres sometime William Chirchman’s. Rent 10d. Playstowe in Ewell. 5 acres sometime Chirchman’s. Rent 10d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 11 William Brokham First five entries all 16, 19, 25 Henry VI (1437/38, 1440/41, 1446/47). 1 acre messuage and garden, Bondland. 3 roods Coleshedge. ½ acre Goldhorde. ½ acre Halewayes Buttes. ½ acre Stubbes. 5 acres, tenement and barn in Westrete. Rent 12d. and three harvest days and one meadow day. 1 acre in Boneland. 3 roods in Coleshedge. ½ acre in Goldhorde. ½ acre in Halowesbutes. ½ acre in Stubbe. 1 acre in Estmarkfurlonge between land of Goldwier and Playstowe. Rent 4d. 1 acre The Rithe next Richards filde. Rent 4d. ½ acre Westmarkfurlong between land of Plaistowe and Pasker. Rent 12d. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). ‘There are 4 harvest days and 1 meadow day’.
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 12 Nicholas Marland; Edward Marland; Richard Marland. Edward and Nicholas, tenement with garden in Westrete opposite Edward’s farm, sometime Brokham afterwards Ovyngton afterwards Vyne. Rent 20d. 11 and 23 Henry VIII (1519/20, 1531/32). [Note:] Osemond holds the same for 20d. and 4 harvest days and 1 meadow day 2 Henry VI (1423/24). Edward surrendered barn with little garden sometime a tenement called Brokhams. His father, lately Nicholas Marland surrendered to Richard Braye. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Edward, 1 acre Southfield in Longdown between land of the Lord on North and land formerly Seke, afterwards Provest on South lately Lystene afterwards White afterwards Gresill lately Nicholas Marland, father of the same Edward Marland, now Mr. Saunder. Rent 2d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Nicholas and his heirs, barn and garden Brokhams, sometime Vyne late Ovyngton, per rental of Joan Seyntjohn. Bray farmer. Rent 20d. and 4 days in Autumn and 1 haymaking. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Nicholas and his heirs, 1 acre in Southfield late John Lysteney. Rent 2d. Rental of Joan Seintjohn. Braye farmer. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Richard, 1 acre in Southfield late John Lysteney. Rent 2d. Rental of John Iwardby. Saunder farmer. 16 Henry VIII (1524/25).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 13 John Vyne, tenement, late Offington sometime Brokham, now Braye. Per rental John Wardby. Saunder farm. Rent 20d. 16 Henry VIII (1524/25). — 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Land as at Sheet 11 Bondland, etc. 13 Henry VII (1497/98).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 14 John Listney (Lystine); — Assington (Offington, Oyngton). John Listney, 1 acre in Southfelde between Fenelles land and land lately John Sekys, late Colys. Rent 2d. 30 Henry VIII (1538/39). In book of John Iwardby. Offington, toft called Whitwellys by Gallowstrete on North side at West end of the Close. Rent 16d. and 3 harvest days. 23 Henry VII (1507/08).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 15 The Lord of the Manor, a parcel of land west of Whytwelles Close by Gallowstrete. Rent 12d. and 3 days Autumn work. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). Seized into hands of the Lord. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 16 Hugh Sandes; Joan Sandes, widow. Hugh Sandes, a toft in Westrete towards West above Brokhams tenement, [? Lands of G. Cantlowe] towards East, lately held by Geoffrey Cantlowe. Leased from Lord for 13 years. Rent 3d. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10). Joan Sandes, widow, the said toft for her life. Rent of 11d. being 8d. rent and 3d. for said lease. 8 Henry VIII (1516/17). The said toft for her life, acknowledged to hold. Rent 3d. 8 Henry VIII (1516/17). She surrendered it to Richard Bray. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41).
20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 17 Notes and Queries made by the Steward: 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). Robert Leversege, a feudal tenant. Rental of Henry VI [No year given] (1422‒1461). John Iwardby paid rental as at that time. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Joan Sandes, surrender to Richard Bray. 1 Elizabeth I (1558/59) surrender ‘not good’. Peacock’s house. Richard Bray or — Grissels, executors, to agree on rent arrears since purchase from Seintjohn. We are agreed. Whitwelles Close. The same to agree re: tenure. Lands in Epsham. Can they pass to Mr. Bray because held by fealty only. 5 acres in tenure of Bray formerly Pawsten, the same query. Query what is the site of the mansion place of the Manor of Fitznells. Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/2 Rental Extracts, 1400 to 1560
20/12/xxi/2 Sheet 1 1437 to 1560 Loftman, cottage with garden. 16 Henry VI (1437/8); 4 Henry VII (1488/9); 11 Henry VII (1495/6). Rent 4d. ‘There was a querie then made’ concerning his holding of various lands. Jane Sandes, widow, toft of land Westrete. Now Bray. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10); 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Rent 3d. Willliam Sandes, tenement with garden Westrete. 27 Henry VIII (1535/6). Rent 4d. Provis, certain lands in divers parcels Ewell. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 22d. 7 acres called Stonycroftes, Epsom. Now Mr. Mynne. 9 Henry VI. Rent 2s.6d. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 8d. 37 Henry VI (1458/9). Rent 2s.6d. Seton, 1 acre Clotdene lately Wagemore now Marland after Michaelmas. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 2d. Birde, 1 acre above Henehull where is a headland. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). Rent 2d. Cole, 1½ acres field at Ewell; 1 acre at Longdown; ½ acre at Pukpitt. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 3d. North, 9 acres. Query now Saunder at Richemond. [‘Or Braye’ deleted]. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 14d. Margaret, wife of W. Domegood. 1 acre Lymcroft. Saunder; Fromonde; Fenner, Senior. 40 acres lately Salman. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Holt, in right of his wife Isabell, messuage with garden lately Lanensett afterwards Codington now Otweye. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 2 Edward IV (1462/3). 22 Edward IV (1482/3). 2 Elizabeth (1559/60). Rent 2s.4d and 4 days work. J. Janyn with James Janyn, brother of J., messuage and 9 acres. James portion surrendered to W. Marshall now Skete. [Does Mr. Saunder hold this part?]. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). Rent 2s.10d. Codington, Grace, certain lands and tenements [probably Shalfords field] lately Janyn now Mr. Forman and N. Fenner, Senior. 11 Edward IV (1471/2). The same year Bochers Close was submitted into the hands —.
20/12/xxi/2 Sheet 2 1400 to 1522 Roghey, in right of his wife Isabell, messuage and certain lands, Welle lately Hurner now R. Braye. 2 Henry VI (1400/1). Rent 2s. Earl of Westmorland, certain lands. 9 Henry VI (1430/31). Thomas Loftman, ½ acre Dunfurlong [?] formerly Henry Lokden, William Loftman, heir to Thomas afterwards William Codington, Goldsmith. 10 Henry VII (1494/5). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Rent 1d. Smythe, toft lately Dunnyng. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Rent 8d. Bochers Close seized into the hands of the Lord.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/27 Rental Extracts, 1408 to 1522
20/12/xxi/27 Sheet 1 Mr. Pococke’s house. Belongs to the Lord because John Sandes paid rent therefor —. Certain lands, heriotable. North now Saunders of Richmond. Rent 14d. 16 Edward VI [sic]. 40 acres, heriotable. Saunders, Fromondes and Fenner [Nicholas of 12/xxi/13(2)], lately Salman. Tenement and garden heriotable. Heirs of Nicholas More (distrained). Reliefs 5s.4d. and 4d. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). 1 acre Churchfeld in Epsom. Nicholas Waterer (distrained), late Watford. Relief 3d. Land at Keiffeild (distrained). Reade (vacated same). 16d. arrears. — [Indecipherable]. 4 acres in the Ryden between lands of Salman and Provys. Helewys lately Provys. 19 Henry VI (1440/41). For land in the Pitt. 16 Edward IV (1476/77). For 2 acres in Cleyham field. Marshall. 10 Henry VIII (1518/19). Croft called Stonycroftes containing 7 acres in Epsom. Robert Broke (distrained). Mr. Mynne. 14 acres at Brokley. Per paper book of the Court 10 Henry IV (1408/09) written with the hand of Richard [? Bray]. Provost. Rent 2s.4d. Wagmores. This is Lambert’s house late Slautons. 40½ acres customary land heriotable at Brokley. Hardebene. 2 Richard III (1485/86). Whitwells Close by Gallosestrete. Seized. Rent 12d. and 3 days work. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). 5 acres. Plaistow formerly Churchman. Rent 10d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). Shepecomse in exchange between Mr. Saunder and Tyrrell. 3½ acres Brode Assed, 1½ freely of Fitznells. Bray. ½ acre at Shortfurlong between land of Robert Rogers and lands late Whynnes now —. [States ‘my land by Bk.5’].
20/12/xxi/27 Sheet 2 ½ acre at Whittpytt, is part of the hedge of Whittpytt next the land sometime Bachelers, Bk. 4. 9 acres lying in Southfeild and Shaldeford fields are John Janyns and now Mr. Saunders and Skete held by suit of Court, heriot, etc. Certain lands 5 acres Common Field. Reginald Wilkyns holds freely, formerly Tailors lately Bihurst. Rent 9d. 17 Henry VIII (1525/26). Richard Wilkyns holds 1 Mary I (1553/54). 1 acre Longfurlong between land of Seintjohn and the church land there. Richard Wilkyns. 1 acre between Whitfeild and Bacheler’s Wofurlong. ½ acre between land of Thomas Fenner and late Ovington. Book 3. 1 acre in Longdowne. — William Gresyll and John Cornyshe (distrained), lately Philipp Hardebene. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). — —. Rent 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/96). Land in Southfeild — Proves. Saunder Bray. Rent 2s.6d. Same land in Southfeild lately Churchman. Rent 7d. 1 acre Longdown late Goldwyres [? Marlondes inserted]. Rent 2d. Tenement and certain lands called Loftman’s. T. Loftman, now Sloughton of Kingston. Heriot paid. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). —. Edward holds.
20/12/xxi/27 Sheet 3 A Close called Stonycroftes at Ebbesham. Helewys. Rent 8d. 2 Richard III (1484/85); 4 Henry VII (1488/89). 4 acres. Helewys holds freely, lately [?] Provys. 1 acre in the Byton between lands of Salman and Provys. 19 Henry VI (1440/41). First [? The 4 acres] is Wal— Provys afterwards Hardbene and afterwards Playstow afterwards Helewys then Stone. 15½ acres at Brokley. Hardbene holds customarily. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Land lately purchased of William Skene at Brokley. William Penycod made fealty. Rent 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/96). 6 acres (seized) in a Close at Epsom called Inhome. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). Westrete. Heirs (son) of Nicholas More (distrained for fealty for rent of 7d. and for relief for land). Thomas Loftman paid heriot of one ‘beve’ value 13s.4d. for same. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). Nicholas More broke ordinance in that he did not keep clean a ditch in West Street, forfeited 11d. 3 Elizabeth I (1560/61). 1 acre Churchman’s in Ebbesham. Nicholas Waterer (distrained for fealty and relief for rent of 3d.), late Watford. To enquire of Dowse how many acres he has in Elliottes Close in Nether Northcroft, and upon whose ground the hedge stands between Waterer and Elliott, and whose the berry is at Rydon, and whose the wood is att above Rydon, and whereabout Talehill begins and how far it goes. 1 tenement and 40 acres land. Edward — holds freely. Rent 5s.6d. 9 acres meadow called Salman’s formerly Shalfordes field and Dykkes Meade. 1 acre Southfeild in Longdown [as above] between the land of the Lord and the land formerly Stakes lately Lysteme’s. Rent 2d.
20/12/xxi/27 Sheet 4 1 acre called a headland at Northcroft [as above] lately William Livesill. Rent 3d. 1 acre lying above Longdown. Edward —. Rent 2d. 1 acre at Clotedene. Edward — formerly Wagmore recently John Saunders. Rent 2d. Tenement and garden at Westrete. Edward — formerly Brokham. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). 4 acres at Shalfordsfeild. Edward — lately Marshall. As given in rental 16 Henry VIII (1524/25). Saunder Bray [written in margin] 37 and 38. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Richard Bray, tenant of the Lord, right of his wife Margaret. Serves as Homage. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). —. Peruse the Court Roll 1 Elizabeth I bothe for Rychard Bray’s death [? the younger] for — and in the name of the heriot. ½ acre at Northcroft at Maggles Poole. The same [?] Richard Bray. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Prox. Whitlockes exchanged with Mr. [? W.] Codington [Goldsmyth interlined] for an other as yet unknown. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Whitwells Close (seized), lately Offington. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). Almigcrofte [?] ys thought to be Whitwells Close about Rokesley. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). Thomas Loftman’s heriot paid. He held of the Lord a tenement called Loftmans. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). Per Mr. Bray’s rental Delles paid rent [relief ?] 4s. for land in Keyfeilds in Mr. Note. 29 Henry VIII 1537/38.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/13 Rental Extracts, 1430 to 1559
20/12/xxi/13 Sheet 1 Tenement and 1 acre Nonesuch field [cockes?]. Nicholas Fenner admitted. Rent 6s.8d. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). 27 Henry VIII (1535/6). 1 Mary (1553/4). Ferebras. Fenner, Junior, customary tenant 3 Henry VIII (1511/12); John — 4 Henry VIII (1512/13); Yerde 16 Henry VII (1500/1); Degen 23 Henry VI (1444/5); Yerde and Olyver 11 Edward IV (1471/2); Offington 16 Henry VII (1500/1). Wulmer. T. Lee holds customarily by roll 15 Henry VII (1499/1500); Cole 13 Henry VIII (1521/2);. Cole 17 Henry VIII (1525/6); Lee 35 — Henry VIII (1543/4?). 4 acres customary land Shalfordes field. Saunder lately Marchall afterwards Marlond. 10 Henry VIII (1518/19); 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). [Note: above states: ‘Marlond admitted to the 4 acres 22 Henry VI (1443/4). Garden called Wastelles now Ozyle. Rent 8d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11); Agland holds in the same year 17 Henry VIII (1525/6); Jane Ovington holds. William Agland holds customarily 32 Henry VIII (1540/1); John Ozyle holds customarily 1 Mary (1553/4). 2 cottages now Otweye lately Osemound then Elizabeth Blake, wife of John Blake. Rent 20d. and 4 harvest days and 1 hoeing day. 25 Henry VI (1446/7). Tenement called Hermers Attewelle lately Rogley afterwards Langham. Rent 3s. and 1 day in Autumn. 25 Henry VI (1446/7). [Now let for the Lord for a term of years. Heriot to be given.] Messuage with garden and 5 acres: 1 acre at Boneland, 3 rented; Coleshedge; ½ acre Goldhorde; ½ acre Hallewais-buttes; ½ acre Stubbe. Brokham holds freely. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 19 Henry VI (1440/1). 25 Henry VI (1446/7). 1 acre. Hexham holds lately Kyppynge. 24 Henry VI (1445/6).
20/12/xxi/13 Sheet 2 5 acres and a close lying next the Manor of Fitznells. Exham (distrained) lately Provis. Rent 3s.4d. 16 Edward IV (1476/7). Tenants of the Manor of Talworth are free tenants of this Manor. 18 Henry VI (1439/40). Toft of land called Sebyirs and 1 acre in Lyncroft now enclosed, between land lately Hochyn now Fryck lying outside the said enclosure and land lately Barwell’s on West, now Tregliston, occupied together in the said enclosure [lying between land of Berewell and Huchen, written above at beginning of entry], seized 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Hereward holds [now Marlond said written above] surrendered to the use of Warwick, seized 16 Henry VII (1500/1), seized 23 Henry VI (1507/8) [Mr. Saunder written in]. Rent 8s.4d. [And for another toft 8d. written above]. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 22 Henry VI (1443/4). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). 16 Edward IV (1476/7). Messuage and ½ acre. Agland holds formerly Scott lately Shory afterwards Domegod. Agland holds freely. Rent 2d. 23 Henry VI (1444/5). 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). 1 Elizabeth I (1558/9). House with curtilage, 20 perches long 2 perches broad. Hayton holds. [Hunter written in margin]. Rent 20d. and 2 days in Autumn. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 5 Edward IV (1465/6). Rent 2s. and 1 day’s work 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Cottage and garden as above. Alice Hayon, widow, customary tenant. Tenancy passed to certain lives and remained thereafter to the heirs of Thomas Hayton but Robert appealed as claimant. Rent 2s. and 1 day’s work. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Mary I (1553/4). 5 acres. Hayton holds lately Pawstens. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Certain lands called Shalfordesland containing 40 acres. Salman and Janyn hold freely. Now Mr. Saunder has ½ of it; Mr. Forman and Nicholas Fenner, Senior, hold the other ½. [Marland holds ½ of it written over]. Rent 11s. 9 Henry VI (1430/1) to 16 Henry VI (1437/8).
20/12/xxi/13 Sheet 3 Property and location not stated. Richard Whitfeld holds of the Lord. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2 ). Alice Pulter defaulted. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Query of Dowse and other tenants whose land was distrained. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/11 Rental Extracts, 1437 to 1522
20/12/xxi/11 Sheet 1 1458 to 1522 4 acres arable at Shalfordes field. Mr. Saunder formerly Janys Jenyns afterwards Marshall finally Marlandes. Rent 4d. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Tenement and garden at Westrete. Edward Marland. Sometime belonging to William — afterwards Vynes lately John Ovington now Saunder Bray. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Close called — Close adjoining Brodmer’s field . William Saunder (holds freely) lately William Eresyll. Rent 6d. Paid suit of Court and relief. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 5 acres at Southfield. Roger Loynter (holds freely). Sometime held by Saunders afterwards Bacheler afterwards Cantlowe lately Richard Plaistowe now Dawes. Rent 14d., suit of Court and relief as Roll. 37 Henry VI (1458/9). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Tenement with curtilage and ½ acre at South —. John Agland (holds freely). Sometime Peter Shorey afterwards Henry Domegood afterwards Roger —. Rent 2d. yearly, suit of Court and relief. 13 Henry VIII (1521/1). ½ acre at Purbury. John Osyver (holds freely) lately Thomas Cole. Rent 2d., suit and relief. 13 Henry VIII (1521/1) . Tenement called Fenebras [sic] with garden and 1 acre — Codington in a furlong called Howell. Thomas Fenner lately Thomas Johnson. Customary Wilkins. Rent 6d. and harvest day. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Cottage and garden 22 perches long, 4 perches broad. Alys Hayton, widow. Rent 2s and harvest day. John Barnard dwelleth therein. [?] Richard of [?] Rogers who bought it of Margaret Fenner’s daughter Hayberd. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 5 acres arable at Southfield. Alys Hayton, widow, holds ‘by farme’ lately Paresten, occupied by Bayly Bray under Saunder [?]. R. Bray occupieth. Rent 3s. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2).
20/12/xxi/11 Sheet 2 1437 to 1522 — and a garden called Aystens. Roger Otwey holds by copy in the; right of his wife, being the heir of Taillor — lately William Codington. Customary Otwey. Rent 2s.4d. and 2 harvest days as stated. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 1 acre at Church Furlong at Ebbesham next to the Lord’s lands on North. John Rykman holds freely formerly Cooper afterwards Bartholomew Lystney now Waterer. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). ½ acre at the Pitte.George Dowse holds. Sometime held by Cornelys — Langham and late Dowse. Rent 1d. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Certain acres in Southfeild. Reinhold Wilkyns holds freely. Sometime — John Byhurest. Rent 9d. paid suit of Court of relief. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/22 Rental Extracts, 1437 to 1526
20/12/xxi/22 Sheet 1 Note on reverse: ‘The Court Rowles of East Hoorde landes. Enquire to Mr. Hubberd one of the sixe clarkes at the sixe clarkes office in Chancery Lane and deliver him all these’. 15½ acres Brockley. Hardebene holds customarily, afterwards Stone and Penycod. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Certain land. The same (distrained) lately Provys. Rent 2s.6d.13 Edward IV (1473/74). 1 acre at Longdown. The same distrained for 2d. rent. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). Toft called Stonell. Agland olds, lately Marchall. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Toft anciently called Watermans by a tenement anciently called Manynges. Lately Thomas Hayton to which John Cornell sought title. Henry Saunder (distrained for 20d. rent). [Someone distrained for 3½d. for something impossible to tell which applies to which. Presumably Henry Saunder]. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). 3 acres near the mill of the Manor. Henry Saunder lately Joynar. Rent 3s.4d. 6 acres and a close. Henry Saunder lately Joynar. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). Certain land. Exham holds. 2 Richard III (1484/85). 1 acre of a parcel of land called Blaunches, 1m Northcroft at Mersdiche. John Whyte holds freely. Recently North now Saunder. Rent 2d. 2 Edward IV (1462/63). 2 acres lying above Longdown and Northcroft. Jane, daughter and heir of John White alienates by charter to William Gresill and his heirs. Rent 6d. 2 Edward IV (1462/63). 1 acre Clotdene. Alienated as above, formerly Janyn. 13 Henry VII (1497/98). Certain lands. Tregliston holds in right of his wife. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Land Lymcroft. Tregliston now Robert Roger. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). 5 acres. Ralph Pleistowe, son of John Pleistowe of Maistam (distrained for 10d. rent), recently Churcheman. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). Certain lands. Chapelet holds for term of years afterwards Langham now R. Bray. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Certain lands called Whitlakes. Elizabeth swynfford afterwards Merston and Lysle. 16 Henry VI (1437/38). 1 acre Clotdene. Marlond (distrained) now Mr. Saunder. Rent 4d. 2 Richard III (1484/85).
20/12/xxi/22 Sheet 2 1 acre Longdown. Joye holds freely afterwards Billington afterwards White and afterwards Gresill now Mr. —. 16 Henry VI (1437/38). 38 Henry VI (1459/60). 2 Edward IV (1462/63). Close Rokesley. Grysell hlds lately Burton in the hands of Mr. Saunder now Mr. Saunder. Rent 6d. 4‒7 Henry VII (1488‒92). 1 acre Clotdene. Saunder of Charlewood holds, lately Wagmore (distrained 17 Edward IV, 1477/78) lately Marlond now Mr. Saunder. 38 Henry VI (1459/60). 2 Edward IV (1462/63). 1 acre Longdown. Lystney holds now Mr. Saunder [Marlond written above]. Rent 2d. 4‒11 Henry VII (1488‒96). 1 acre Longdown. Marlond holds freely, lately Goldwier now Braye. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). ½ acre Dunfurlong. Codington holds freely (distrained 16 Edward IV, 1476/77), held after 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). Rent 1d. 2 Edward IV (1462/63). Land. Stone holds (distrained) lately Provis now Bray. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). Stonecroft. Stone (heir of Hardbene?) (distrained for 8d. rent) now Mynne. 11 Henry VII (1495/96). The same land lying at Brockley. Penycod. 11 Henry VII (1495/96). Toft called Domegood. Hambrecher holds customarily, late Warwick of Bochers Close. Rent 16d. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). [Land not specified] Richard Whitfeld, tenant of the Lord, defaults. Alice Whitfeld is found heir to Alice Wendovyre. Richard Pulter defaults. 20 Henry VII (1504/05). 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). 17 Henry VIII (1525/26).
20/12/xxi/22 Sheet 3 Certain lands. Vyne holds lately W. Codington now Richard Braye, Junior. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). Tenement. The same, Vyne holds freely. 20 Henry VII (1504/05). 2 cottages called Bultes. John Vyne holds customarily. 16 Henry VII (1500/01).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/21 Rental Extracts, 1437 to 1554
20/12/xxi/21 Sheet 1 Messuage. Langham holds freely lately Churcheman. Rent 3s. 37 Henry VI (1458/9). 6 Henry VII (1490/1). Tenement with garden called Herners at Well with certain lands. Langham holds freely formerly Blanche afterwards Chaplotte afterwards Carnelys. 27 Henry VIII (1535/6). The said messuage. Whenes holds freely. Beatrice Bird died, seized. Richard Braye holds for 21 years by indenture. 38 Henry VIII (1546/7). 1 Mary (1553/4). 5 acres. Bacheler holds freely. Cantlowe now disputed ½ Pulpitt, ½ Lus; ½ Short; ½ Longes, and others. Saunder of Richemond. Rent 14d. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 7 Henry VII (1491/2). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). Messuage with garden. Ymberden holds customarily. Rent 16d. 38 Henry VI (1459/60). Toft called Claymans on East near lower mill (with 2 pear trees). Henry Wulmer holds customarily for his heirs now Saunders formerly Exham now T. Lee. 15 Henry VII (1499/1500). Tenement with garden, J. Aiston, widow, holds customarily for life. Rent 2s.4d., then passing to heirs of J. Aiston, afterwards to use of J. Aiston, her son and heir. Admitted tenant. Afterwards Codington. Rent 2s.4d. and 5 days work. Now Otweye. 11 Edward IV (1471/2). 17 Edward IV (1477/78). 21 Edward IV (1481/2). 22 Edward IV (1482/3). 2 Richard III (1484/85). Certain lands. Plaistowe (distrained) lately Churcheman. Rent 10d. 17 – 18 Edward IV (1477‒79). Lands. Richard Plaistowe (distrained) formerly Provis. Rent 4d. 15 Henry VII (1499‒1500). Tenement called Whitwelles. Ovyngton (distrained). Rent 3d. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). Toft called Seviers, Warwick holds customarily lately Herward. Rent 8d.; toft and 1 acre, Warwick as above lately Domegood. Rent 8d.; other parcels of land called Trocham.Warwick as above. Rent 4d. 16 Edward IV (1476/7). William Saunder ordered to show by what right he holds 1 toft and ½ acre called Seviers, lately Warwick’s. 3 Edward VI (1549/50).
20/12/xxi/21 Sheet 2 2 acres Cleiham field held in right of his wife [whose?]. Heriot paid at his death, his wife being still alive. 21 Edward IV (1481/2). 10 Henry VIII (1518/19). Note for the Pitt. 16 Edward IV (1476/7). Ballardes garden. 2 Richard III (1484/5). 4 Henry VII (1488/89). 16 Henry VII (1500/01). 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). 2 acres. Rnold and Margery, his wife, hold customarily in right of Margery, lately Harmond. Rent 3d. 16 Edward IV (1476/77). Enclosed land at Rokeslye. Henry Saunder (heirs of) distrained for fealty, lately William Gresill, formerly Wrightes, etc., now Mr. Saunder. Rent 12d. 10 Henry VIII (1518/19). Certain lands. Marshall holds customarily. 11 Edward IV (1471/72); 5 acres surrendered to use of Richard Attwode 2 Richard III (1484/5). The said lands. Edward Skete holds. Rent 16d. 4 Henry VII (1488/89). 7 Henry VII (1491/2). 11 Henry VII (1495/6). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). 1 Mary (1553/54). Close called Stonicroftes, Ebbesham. Helewis. Rent 8d. 2 Richard III (1484/5). 4 Henry VII (1488/89). 4 acres in the Ryden between lands of Salmon and Provys. Helewis holds freely lately Provis. 19 Henry VI (1440/41).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/24 Notes of Tenants and Tenancies, 1437 to 1559
20/12/xxi/24 Sheet 1 Notes of tenants and tenancies. [This document is similar to 12/xxi/25. Many of the tenants’ names appear again]. Note: (This land) is heriotable per writing by Mr. Bray in the Iwardby’s book in 2 places between the quit rents. 1. Provys; 2. John Provys of Ebbesham. 1. Provys. Divers parcels in Ewell. Rent 22d. 16 Henry VI (1437/38). 36 Henry VI (1457/58). 2. John Provys of Ebbesham. Brokeley 14 acres. Formerly William Proves afterwards William Penycote afterwards Richard Playstowe now Richard Bray. Rent 2s.4d. 12 Henry VII (1496/97).
20/12/xxi/24 Sheet 2 1. Ralph Playstowe, son of John Playstowe of Marstam; 2. The heirs of John Playstowe. 1. a) Ralph Playstowe in Ewell (distrained) 5 acres, lately Churchman’s. Rent 10d. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). [18 Edward IV (1478/79) margin]. b) Distraint, formerly Provis. Rent 4d. 15 Henry VII (1499/1500). c) Distraint, formerly Provys. Rent 4d. 15 Henry VII (1499/1500). d) Richard Playstowe, Southfeld, sometime Proves. Rent 2s.6d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). e) Richard Playstowe, Southfeld, sometime Chyrchman. Rent 7d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Richard makes default 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). f) Longfurlong between land sometime Thomas Horles on North and woodland sometime Cosins on South. ½ acre. g) Longfurlong at South side between land sometime Churchmans on North and Helewisbuttes on South. 1½ acres. [Note in margin ‘2 more acres according to long paper rental’]. h) Shortfurlong between land late Chapelottes on North and Haytons land on South. ½ acre. i) Whitepitt furlong next land sometime William Salman’s. ½ acre. Total rent 10d. 2. The heirs of John Playstowe. Land in Ewell. 5 acres formerly Williamn Chirchmans. Rent 2d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11).
20/12/xxi/24 Sheet 3 Certain lands, lately Provys. (Distrained). Rent 2s.6d. 13 Edward IV (1473/74). Longdown 1 acre. Rent 2d. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). Upper Dunfurlong 5 acres. Rent 20d. Distrained for 10d. p.a. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). 21 Edward IV (1481/82). Brockley 15½ acres. 2 Richard III (1484/85).
20/12/xxi/24 Sheet 4 1. Thomas Teteswothe; 2. — Stone; 3. — Stone, heir to Hardevine; 4. William Penycod [Penycot]. 1. Thomas Tetesworth surrenders land to Philip Hardevine. Rent 2s.6d. 12 Edward IV (1472/73). 2. — Stone. Certain land, late Provis. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). 3. — Stone, heir to Hardevine. Brockley 11 acres ‘for Provest’. Rent 2s.6d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Also Brockley at the ende with the firses. 1½ acres. Rent 2d. 4. William Penycod. Brockley. Toft. Rent 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/96).
20/12/xxi/24 Sheet 5 Richard Bray Southfeld lands, sometime Proviste. Rent 2s.6d. Southfeld lands, sometime Chirchemans. Rent 7d. Longdown 1 acre, late Marlondes formerly Goldweins. Rent 2d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32).
20/12/xxi/24 Reverse Sheet 1 [This document is similar to document 12/xxi/25. Many of the tenants’ names reappear] 1. [Richard] Braye; 2. Richard Braye, in the right of Margaret his wife; 3. Richard Bray, the younger. 1. Nether Misedene 2 acres; Upper Misedene 2 acres. ‘— because the land belongs to M. Seintjohn’. 2. a) Richard Braye, in the right of his wife. Default suit of Court. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). b) Richard Braye. Brodeacre Pece, 3½ acres of which 1½ acres land of Fitznells. c) Shortfurlong between land of Robert Rogers and land formerly Whenes, ½ acre. [Note: ‘Query Rich. Bray died since last Court’]. d) Whitepitte Hedge. Part of the hedge beside land formerly Bachelors, ½ acre. e) Whitwelles Close lying by Gallowstrete. Seized into Lord’s hands. Rent 12d. and 3 days work. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). 3. Richard Bray, the younger. A close, surrender and admission ‘not good’ because “the land had the reversion in fee simple and entailed his Manor and all his lands in Ewell at the time of the surrender and was seized in estate tail when he sold them to me, also because she had only a term for life and the surrender was upon condition”. Surrender by Joan Sands, widow. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59).
20/12/xxi/24 Reverse Sheet 2 1. Richard Playstowe; 2. Heirs of John Playstowe of Maistam. 1. a) South feld, sometime Provis. Rent 2s.6d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32); b) Southfeld, sometime Chyrchmans. Rent 7d. c) Makes default 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). 2. Heirs of John Playstowe. 5 acres in Ewell, sometime William Chirchman. Rent 10d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11).
20/12/xxi/24 Reverse Sheet 3 John Codington. A close by le Westrete ‘seized into the Lord’s hands’. 23 Henry VII (1507/08).
20/12/xxi/24 Reverse Sheet 4 1.Hugh Sands; 2. Joan Sands, widow 1. a) A close West Street, leased by the Lord to him for 13 years at Rent 3d. b) A close in Lymecroft in the tenure of —, also leased to him having been seized into the Lord’s hands. 2. The said close held for her life 8 Henry VIII (1516/17) and 17 Henry VIII (1525/26), surrender to Richard Braye, the younger. Rent 3d. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Admitted 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/1 Rental Extracts, 1437 to 1561
20/12/xxi/1 Sheet 1 1437 to 1561 Cridde at Epsom holds freely 1 acre lying above Henshall which abuts on East lately held by Bacheler. Rent 1d. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). Stonycroftes in Epsom was Provys, afterwards Hardebens and Helewins and Stone, and afterwards Pleystows, then Sketelandes. Corn mill. 27 Henry VIII (1535/6) and 1 Edward VI (1547/8). John Hayton and Gilliam his wife hold 20 perches in length and two in breadth 20d. per annum and 2 days work in autumn. 6 Edward IV (1466/7). Hardebene holds 15½ acres customary land at Brookley. 2 Richard III (1484/5). William Penycod did fealty for land recently leased from William Stone lying at Brokley. Rent 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/6). Jane Sandes, widow, holds one toft and close in Westrete lying next on West to the tenement of Thomas Powell, lately Cantelow, for her lifetime. Rent 11d. viz 8d. and 3d. and heriot a hen. 8 Henry VII (1516/17). Released to Hugh Sandes for 13 years. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10). Distraint Marland, Tenement formerly called Brokhams. 4 days work in autumn and 1 day haymaking annually. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 6 acres seized lying in the common field at Epsom called Inhome. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). A Copyholder in the right of his wife paid no heriot at his death. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10) but [?] 21 Edward IV (1481/2). Edward Marland holds a tenement with garden adjoining, formerly Brokhams, afterwards Ovingtons, and after Vynes, lying in Westrete in Ewell opposite a barn of the same Edward. Rent 20d. 4 acres in Shalforde’s field. Rent 4d. 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). Heirs of John Pleistowe of Marstam for 5 acres in Ewell, formerly William Churchmans. 10d. rent. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). Jane Sandes acknowledged to hold for her lifetime one tenement in Westrete. Rent 3d. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Thomas Hayton acknowledged to hold a cottage with garden adjacent 22 perches long and 4 perches broad. Lying next to the free tenement of the said Thomas. Rent etc., also lands at lease 5 acres. Date as above (1525/6). Nicholas More broke the ordinance of the Court for not cleaning a ditch in West Strete. 40d. fine if not cleaned by Feast of [?]. 3 Elizabeth (1560/1). Nicholas Waterer for fealty and for 1 acre in Churchefurlong in Epsham. Rent 3d. Formerly Watford. Distrained for rent and fealty for land in Keiffilde. Rent 6d. Now Rede. Distrained heirs of Nicholas More for fealty for lands in Weststrete. Rent 4d.
20/12/xxi/1 Sheet 2 1437 to 1489 T. Loftman paid a heriot for 13s.4d. 4 Henry VII (1488/9). 40 acres formerly Salmans, now W. Saunders and E. Fromondes and Nicholas Fenner is heriotable. 16 Henry VI (1437/8).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/10 Rental Extract, 1440 to 1550
20/12/xxi/10 Sheet 1 1440 to 1550 Headed ‘Quere do his infra’. Messuage with garden and 5 acres: 1 at Boneland; 3 roods Coleshedge; ½ Goldhorde; ½ Halleway buttes; ½ Stubes and others. Brockham afterwards Vynes. 19 Henry VI (1440/1). 20 Henry VII (1504/5). 5 acres and a close lying next the manor at Fitznells. Exham (distrained) formerly Janyns. Rent 3s.4d. 16 Edward IV (1476/7). — — Richard Whitfeld is tenant. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Query of what land. Alis Poulter (defaults, distrained). 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). Lands held of the Manor. Alice Whitfeld found heir to Alice Wendovir. 20 Henry VII (1504/5). Messuage and garden. Dymberden (customary tenant). Rent 16d. 38 Henry VI (1459/60.) Tenement called Whitwelles. Ovington (distrained for 3d. rent). 17 Edward IV (1477/8). Toft called Seviers, Warwick lately Herward. Rent 8d.; toft and 1 acre, Warwick lately Domegood. Rent 8d.; other parcels of land called Tracham [?], Warwick holds. Rent 4d. 16 Edward IV (1476/7). Toft called Seviers and ½ acre Lymecroft (distrained and seized). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 20 Henry VIII (1528/9). Said toft and ½ acre, lately Warwickes. William Saunders ordered to give proof of his holding. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Close called Stonycroftes. Helewis of Epsham holds. Rent 8d. 4 Henry VII (1488/9). Former croft called Stonycroftes containing 7 acres in Epsham. Robert Broke (distrained) formerly Provestes afterwards Stones. Rent 8d. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). 4 acres in the Riden between land of Salman and Provis. Helewis of Epsom lately Provis. 19 Henry VI (1440/41). Toft Westrete lying above Brokhams tenement. Jane Sandes, widow. Rent 3d. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Toft as above. Hugh Sandes and his assigns (demised by the Lord for 13 years). 1 Henry VIII (1509/10). 6 acres called Inhome, Epsom field. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2).
20/12/xxi/10 Sheet 2 1497 to 1550 Close before Westrete, lately occupied by J. Codington by copy. Seized. 24 Henry VII (1507/8). Afterwards let to J. Sandes, widow as above. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Little close called Boltes, Westrete. J. Ovington, seized. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Small parcel of land East of Whitwelles Close lying by Gallowstrete. Rent 12d. and 3 days work. Seized. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 1 acre land Longdown lying between land of Fennelles on South and land of Goldwire on North (distrained). Rent 2d.; and ½ acre as above (distrained) formerly Shore afterwards Domegod. Rent 4d. 13 Henry VII (1497/8). ½ acre Dunfurlong, William Codington, goldsmith (distrained). Rent 1d.; and certain lands and a toft called Almescroftes, Rokesley. Rent 8d. 23 Henry VI (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 5 acres of land called Kayslondes, Rokesley in Kais Feldes. Henry Saye (heirs of) (distrained) formerly the Earl of Kent’s afterwards Kyr Keby and after that Henry Saunders and now —. Rent 16d. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Certain lands Kaisfild at Rokesley. [?] Rede of London, Goldsmith (distrained). Rent 16d. 3 Edward VI (1549/50).
20/12/xxi/10 Reverse Sheet 1 1424 to 1541 Land by the Butts. Margaret Douse (owes suit of Court) 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). ½ acre Northcroft at Meggellers paill. William Codington, goldsmith (distrained) formerly Churchemans. Rent 2d. 23 Henry VIII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 1 acre Abbottes Pitte. William Codington (distrained). Rent 4d. 23 Henry VIII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 1 acre headland above Hemehull. William Birde of Epsham (distrained). Rent 2d. 3 Henry VI (1424/5). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). 32 Henry VIII (1540/1). 1 acre Longdown. Cole. Rent 2d. 16 Henry VI (1437/8). ½ messuage and 9½ acres. John Janyn Skete (holds the other ½, formerly James Janyn, brother of John). Rent 16d. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). Certain lands. Earl of Westminster. 9 Henry VI (1430/1). 18 Henry VI (1439/40). Toft called Stouelle. Agland lately Marchalle. 2 Richard III (1484/5). Toft anciently called Watermans by a tenement anciently called Marynges. Henry Saunder (distrained). Rent 20d. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). 3 acres opposite the mill at Fitznells Manor, as above lately [?] Janyns. Rent 3½d. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). 5 acres and a close, as above lately Joynas afterwards Exhams. Rent 3s.4d. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). Messuage and 4 acres. Henry Saunder (distrained) lately Tayler afterwards Exham. Rent 2s.6d. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). 2 cottages called Bultes. Joyn Vyne. 16 Henry VII (1500/1). 5 acres at Kaisfildes. Henry Saye. Rent 16d. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Toft called anciently Gaddisden, East at the end of his close next to his tenement and opposite Lyncroft. Grace (distrained). Rent 3s.5d. Benettes Hawe as above. Rent 16d. ½ acre called Valens as above. Rent 1d.
20/12/xxi/10 Reverse Sheet 2 1521 to 1550 ½ acre called Alens formerly Janyns formerly John Adony. Rent 1d. Quit rent 2s.4d. ‘All of which is now Nicholas Fenner, Senior’s’ [ie from above Toft anciently Gaddisden to ½ acre called Alens]. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). ½ acre at Howell Hill. Thomas Codington formerly Lanewelles afterwards Austens. Rent 1d. Henry VIII (1538/9). Land and tenement. William Saunder (distrained) recently Nicholas Marlond (died, seized). 6s.1d. relief, after death of Nicholas Marlond. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). 2 pightles of land in the reyth in Upper Northcroft. Reginald Wilkins (claimed by). Homage to supervise. 3 Edward VI (1549/50).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/26 Memoranda 1458 to 1522, with Certificate of Good Repute, 1570
20/12/xxi/26 Front Certificate of good repute. Cutler, Robert (Deacon). Certificate of satisfactory character. Signatures missing.
20/12/xxi/26 Reverse Sheet 1 1521 to 1522 William Merston, the heirs of. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). Distraint of 16 acres formerly Duke of Lancaster and the Lady — Swynforte, formerly Walter Whitlock. Total Rent 18d. [The document is torn at the right margin and some names are missing] Query who holds Almescroft at Rokesley. Lord’s rent is 8d. 1 acre in Close called Whitlock’s at boundary of land lately Grisells at Rokesley, formerly Rittes [?]. 9 Acres Field of Horton East of Sylcroft field, of John Iwardby. Rent 3d. 1 acre Longfurlong East and West towards Say —, formerly John Kypping. Rent 3d. 1 acre Longfurlong. John Tabard afterwards John Jeus. ½ acre Clotyden formerly Kypping. Rent 2d. Messuage and land in Ebbisham formerly Walter Strovyth afterwards John Strovyth, late William Marston. Rent 3d. Messuage and land in Ebbisham sometime John Churchgat lately William Marston. Rent 4d. 1 acre Longfurlong lately John Cole formerly John Tabard afterwards William Marston. Rent 3d.
20/12/xxi/26 Reverse Sheet 2 Memoranda made by the Steward. William Codington; — Taillor; John Ovington. Almescrofte at Rokesley. Who holds it? Rent 8d. ½ acre in Northcroft at Migglespole. Distraint against. William Codington [Goldsmith] formerly William Churchman now Bray. Rent 2d. Should work 4 harvest days and 1 in the meadow. Taillor now Otaway. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). Bachelor’s 5 acres in Southfield. To enquire who holds it. Sometime Cathams. Dawes has it. Rent 14d. 37 Henry VI (1458/59). Dunfurlong ½ acre formerly Laurence Codington. Rent 1d. Alinescroft one croft. Rent 8d. Land called Gilforde. Rent 3d. Tenement called Whitwells. Per Court Roll of Henry VII and Henry VIII [No dates given]. John Ovington. 3 days in Autumn. Rent 12d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/12 Extract of Court Rolls, 1462 to 1540
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 1 1528/1529 1. Richard Codington of Codington to Thomas Fromondes. 2. At court held same year John Agland of the Pit. (Agland de Pittes). 1. Fourth part of tenement 40 acres land and meadow called Salmans sometime Shalfords. Thomas Fromondes did Homage. Rent 2s.9d. 2. One tenement and curtilage and ½ acre of land at South of Ewell town, formerly Peter Shory, afterwards Roger Marten, late John Agland, father of John. Rent 2d. John the son did Homage having acknowledged demesne of the Lady of the Manor. Heriot, relief, etc.
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 2 11 December 1539 3. Edward Merland 4. Court on 28 October 1540. Joan Agland, son William Agland. 3. Half of a tenement 40 acres and 9 meadow. Edward Merland enfeoffed William Saunders (who was distrained to Homage). Rent 5s.6d. 4. Little garden next Ballards garden called Wastells. No heriot because no animal. Rent 8d. Joan died, son William admitted. Fine paid to the Lady of the Manor 12d.
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 3 14 May 1546 5a. Mr. Marland sold to Mr. Saunder; 5b. John White 6. Nicholas Hambridger. 5a. Gresills. Mr. Saunder to do Homage. 5b. 1 acre ‒ parcel of Blanches in Northcroft at Mershdytche, formerly John White – he did fealty. 2 Edward IV (1462/3). Enquiry as to who now holds. [In margin – Mr. Saunder]. Rent 3d. 6. 1 toft with one acre called Domigood, which Lord granted to Nick Hambridger as appears by Court Roll of 7 Henry VII (1491/2). Rent 16d. [In margin – Hambridger and before Prewoods per Court Roll 37 Henry VI (1458/9)].
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 4 1540/1541 1430 to 1459 7. Thomas Harwood. [In margin – Mr. Saunder] 8. Thomas Smith. 7. Toft called Sevyers. Thos. Hamond acknowledges he holds of Lord per Court Roll 37 Henry VI (1458/9). Rent 8d. 8. 1 toft formerly Dunnynges in Ewell between lands of John Chymond and lands of William Yarde on North, lands of Thomas Hayton on South, abutting on highway towards East, and on lands of William Yarde towards West, as appears 9 Henry VI (1430/1). Rent 8d.
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 5 1490/1491 1437 to 1522 Tenants of John Iwardby plus 16 Henry VI (1437/8). 1. William Penycod by purchase from William Stane. 2. Hochen now Edward Fryck. 1500-01. 3. Same year also 1521/2 John Grace. 1. Land at Brokley parish of Ewell, William Penycod did fealty. Rent 2s.6d. 2. Toft in Lyncroft with 1 acre land called Syvyers lying between land formerly Bardwells on West and land formerly Hochen now Edward Fryck on East. Ordered to be seized by Lord. No rent stated. 3. Toft called Sunlisham [Bantisham?] and 1 acre land called Aleyns and ½ acre land called Valens. John Grace is distrained for 16d. arrears of rent. [In margin – Fynes or Dyers]
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 6 1507/8 and 1521/2 4. Court of John Iwardby also 1521/2. [In margin – Mr. Saunder] 5. John Ovington now Merlandes. 4. Toft and ½ acre land called Syvyers in Lyncroft – now enclosed, lying between land formerly Hochyn on East, John Barwell on West [in later hand] now occupied by John Treglyston. Ordered to be seized into hands of Lord. 5a. A little close in West Street called Bolters between land called Brokhams on East, and tenement late of John Ovington on West which John Ovington held of Manor of Fennells. Rent 4d. 5b. Said tenement Brokhams. Rent 20d and 4 days work in Autumn. [In margin – Boltes and Brockhams]
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 7 1507/8 and 1521/2 6. —Bray 7. Henry Say (and 1521/2). 8. John Skott in right of his wife Elizabeth Merland. 6. A small parcel of land West, close called Whitwells, close by Gallowstrete, Manor of Fennells as appears by old book. Rent 12d. and 3 days work in Autumn. 7. Land 5 acres at Rokesby called Kaylandes in Kayfields late Earl of Kent afterward Kyrkby and afterwards Henry Saunder and afterwards Rede. Rent 20d. Henry Say distrained. [In margin – Rede and Mr. Note]. 8. Brokham’s Tenement ‒ distraint for 4 days work in Autumn, 4d. for each day, and 1 day haymaking in the meadow 3d.
20/12/xxi/12 Sheet 8 1507/8 and 1519/20 9. Mr. Saunder. 10. Court of John Iwardby. 1519/20 Nicholas Marland and Edward his son came. 9. Tenement next to Cateswell on which is built one ‘bonaria’ and part of a barn with some vacant ground between the gate of Thomas Hayton, West, and Cateswell on East, that Thomas Hayton formerly held of the Lord. Rent 3s. and suit of Court. 10. Tenement with garden formerly William Brokham afterwards John Ovington and afterwards Richard Vyne. Brokham 4 acres of land formerly John Marshall afterwards Richard, brother of Nicholas Marland, lying in Shalfords field, Bray. Rent 2s. viz. house 20d., 4 acres 4d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/3 Rental Extract, 1477 to 1539
20/12/xxi/3 Sheet 1 1477 to 1526 J. Sandes, toft and close Westrete, next tenement held by Richard Whitfell recently Powell or Cantelowe now Richard Braye, junior. 8 Henry VIII (1516/7). Jane Sandes, widow, toft Westrete above Brokhams tenement. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Rent 3d. Saunder, toft with ½ acre called Syviers, Lymecroft. Seized 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 6 acres called Inhome, Epsham Field. Seized 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/ 2). Toft and 1 acre Lymecroft formerly Domegoode. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Sandes; Richard Braye, junior, close by Westrete lately occupied by J. Codington. Seized Henry VIII (1521/2). J. Ovington, small close called Boltes (seized and paid for by tenement called Brochams) Westrete now Marlonde. Rent 4d, 20d. and 4 days work. Small parcel of land called Whitwelles Close on the west enclosure by Galowstrete. Seized 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Rent 12d. and 3 days work. Saunder, 4 acres Shalfordes field lately Richard Marlond by demise from J. Merchall, son of W. Merchall who held by copy of Court roll. Seized 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Rent 20d. John Agland of Pittes, 1 acre Longdown. 13 Henry VII (1497/8). Rent 2d. ½ acre formerly Shore later Domegood. Distrained 13 Henry VII (1497/8). W. Codington, goldsmith, ½ acre Dunfurlong [?]. Rent 1d. Certain lands and tofts called Almescroftes, Rokesley. Rent 8d. [All] distrained 17 Edward IV (1477/8). 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 13 Henry VIII (1521/2).
20/12/xxi/3 Sheet 2 1497 to 1539 5 acres called Kayslandes, Kaysfeldes at Rokesley, heirs of Henry Saye distrained, formerly the Earl of Kent afterwards Kyrkeby afterwards Henry Sauders. Distrained 13 Henry VII (1497/8). 23 Henry VII (1507/8). Rent 16d. Marland, tenement called Brokhams now Bray. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). Rent — and 5 days work. Marland, 1 acre Longdown lately Whytes. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). Rent 3d. Margery Douse owes suit. Land in the Buttes in the Shotinge pitt, lately Langham. 2 Henry VIII (1510/1). Saunder of Richemond [?]. Lands. Cosynton in right of his wife, lately Cantelowe. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10). Codington, Goldsmith (distrained). ½ acre in Northcroft at Meggellere payll formerly Churcheman. 23 Henry VII (1507/8). Rent 2d. 1 acre Abbottes Pitte. Distrained 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Rent 4d. Hugh Sandes and his assigns. Toft of land Westrete on West above Brokhames, tenement on East, tenement lately Cantlowe’s. J. Codinton. 7 acres Shalfordes Field, 1½ acres Benehoke. 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). Rent 2s.9d. Richard Codington. Tenement viz. certain lands. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Rent 2s.9d. Saunder. 4 acres Shalfordes Field. 11 Henry VIII (1519/20). Rent 4d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/5 Rental Extract, 1477 to 1560
20/12/xxi/5 Sheet 1 1477 to 1539 Headed ‘To gete the names of the tennentes at every courte’. Headed ‘1’ by scribe. John Tayllor, tenement with garden and orchard call Astens, Westrete,formerly William Codington. 15 Henry VIII (1523/4). 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Rent 2s.4d. Margaret Otwey, wife of Roger Otweye, premises as above. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Rent 2s.4d. and 2 days work. H Says, 5 acres Kaysfildes. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). Rent 16d. Henry Saunder, distrained, messuage and 4 acres, formerly Taylor afterwards Exham. 17 Edward IV (1477/8). Rent 2s.6d. Grace, certain lands and tenement, now N. Fennel, senior. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Rent 2s.9d. Richard Grace, distrained, toft East at the end of his close next to Lymekcroft called anciently Gaddysden and by Benettes Hawe. Rent 16d. ½ acre called Vallens. Rent 1d. ½ acre called Alens formerly Jenyns. Rent 1d. — formerly John Idenyl. Rent 2s.4d. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). N. Venner, senior, lands formerly Grace. 23 Henry VIII (1531/2). 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Rent 2s.9d. Also various other lands for various rents. E. Marland, tenement with garden Westrete, formerly Brockham afterwards Vyne, recently Ovyngton now R. Braye, junior. 4 acres Shalfordes Field, now Saunder Braye. 23 Henry VIII (1531/2).
20/12/xxi/5 Sheet 2 1525 to 1560 E. Marland, ½ tenement, 40 acres, 9 acres meadow and other land in the common field, Shalfordes Field and Dikkett Mede. 23 Henry VIII (1531/2). Rent 5s.6d. William Saunder. The above 40 acres and 9 acres. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). William Saunder, 4 acres Shalfordes Field lately Marland. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Reginald Wilkins, certain lands in the common fields, formerly Taborde recently Bihurste. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). R. Wilkins holds 1 Mary (1553/4). Rent 9d. Reginald Wilkins, ½ acre Purbury, recently Cole formerly Srivere [?]. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Margaret Wilkins and T. Wilkins. 1 Mary (1553/4). Rent 1d. Robert Rogers, 1½ acres Lymecrofte, lately Cregliston. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). 27 Henry VIII (1535/6). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Robert Rogers, cottage, formerly Hayton. Seized 1 Mary (1553/4). Seized 1 Elizabeth (1558/9). 2 Elizabeth (1559/60) Robert Rogers had release from Margaret Lovell, widow. T. Cole, Edithe, wife of T. Tenement with garden, now Lee. Rent 6s.8d. Okeland, tenement with garden Westrete, formerly Janyns afterwards Codington. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Rent 2d. Marlond, 1 acre Londown. Rent 3d. T. Codington, two half acres, one at Hamvill Hill lately Agland seized by default of rent 3 Elizabeth (1560/61), the other in Howell formerly Lanewelle afterward Austen. Codington filde ‘now inside the park’ in the hands of the Earl of Arrundell. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Rent 2d.
20/12/xxi/5 Sheet 3 1538 to 1554 Robert Hall, tenement with garden and ½ acre Southlong, formerly J. Iwardby, who held it by grant of R. Braye in exchange for ½ acre of J. Iwardby lying in the new close in Churchfilde. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Rent 5d. H Hall holds 1 Mary (1553/4).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/23 Court Rolls on Paper, Copyhold Notes, 1483 to 1562
20/12/xxi/23 Sheet 1 [Notes for Mr. Saunders: 4 acres Copyhold sometime Jenens and in the paper Court Rolls. To Edward Skete also.] Tenement with garden adjacent. Weststrete. Nicholas Marland held with Edwarde his son by Copyhold, formerly William Brokham afterwards Vyne recently John Ovington. 4s. in rental. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). 4 acres Shalfordes Feild. Nicholas Marland formerly James Jenyn afterwards Willaim Marshall. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Tenement and 5 acres Copyhold. Richard Skete held (died), lately Richard Atwood before that John Marshall. Rent 16d. After his death the best animal was the heriot. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). Tenement and 5 acres. Richard Atwood held, recently John Marshall formerly James Janyn, surrendered to use of Richard Skete. Heriot a cow value 13s.4d. 7 Henry IV (1405/06). Premises. John Marshall surrendered to the use of Richard Atwood. There accrued to the Lord the best beast. 2 Richard III (1484/85). Wylkyns acre at Longdowne. Thomas Cole accepted 1 acre between land of Lord of Fennell and that of Sir John Seke. 4 Elizabeth I (1561/62). [Orgle’s copy 1 Richard III (1483/4), Skete’s 1 Richard III (1483/4), Saunder’s 10 Henry VIII (1518/19). Note: 4 acres in paper Court Rolls]. Land and tenement. William Marshall surrendered. Recently surrendered by James Janyn to use of Michael Marshall. Heriot one —. 11 Edward III (1337/38). Messuage and 9½ acres. John Janyn acknowledges that he held with James Janyn his brother, formerly John Janyn, father of John and James. 9 Henry VI (1430/31). 3 half acres – 1 acre at Longdown, ½ acre at Pokeput. Richard Cole acknowledges that he holds freely by charter. Rent 3d. [R. Wylkyns written in margin]. 16 Henry VI (1437/38). 1 acre with no tenement Lymecroft. [? Elsers Close written in margin]. Thomas Smyth paid Bidens. 16 Henry VI (1437/38). Brokhams barne and 4 acres at Shalfordes feild between the land of John Codington on North and South and a headland abutting on West above Rivul [?]. Nicholas Marland and Edward, his son, hold by copy. Suit of Court and heriot. 11 Henry VIII (1519/20).
20/12/xxi/23 Sheet 2 Dawes has only 5 acres in the same rental. Saunder Bray’s land in Brockley is 2s.4d. Memo. M. Fromon’s part and Nycholas Fenner’s part. Janyns had half Shalfordes landes now [?] Shalfordes Feald. Undated.
Bundle 20 section 12/i Court Roll on Paper, 1484
Fenells Court Roll. [The document is badly torn] 8 October 1484 Lord of the Manor, John Iwardby. Tenants: John Wodehole; Henry Marlond; John Yerd; Thos. Loftman; William Codyngton; John Cornelys; John Marshall; John Agland, junior; Philip Hardebone; John Sandon; Richard Plaistowe; — Agland; John Tregliston; Margaret Tregliston; John Arcon; John Marshall. Essoin: John Codyngton. Affeers: John Wodehale; John Hayton. Tenant, Property, and Location. 1. John Hayton to Richard at Wode, 5 acres, late [? John Marshall] late James Janyn. Rent 16d. 2. William Willigs, labourer, tenement late Thomas Barwell. Rent 6s.8d. 3. Son of Philip Hardebone, deceased, 15½ acres arable, Brokley. Fine 10s. 4. John Marshall to John Agland 1 toft, Stowell, and ½ acre le South —, between Richard Hoke North and John Agland South, formerly James Janyn. 5. William Whitson for 3 years, toft and ½ acre Domegood abuts John Marsh — South and Robert Street. Rent 12d. 6. John Cornelys to — of London, Wodemonger, toft and 5 acres, Blai—. 7. William Winge, close and 3½ acres Ballards Garden abutting North on Grace, and ½ acre abutting North on Plaistow. 8. William Codington to Thomas Codington, toft abuts East on Brockam. ‘In name of Thomas Codington’. Rent 4d. Fine 2 capons. 9. William Marston distraint for fealty, ½ acre Kippings, Epsom on Longfurlong, land at Rokesley formerly Whichlokes. Rent 22d. 10. Richard Vign and wife Elizabeth, ½ acre Domfurlong late Wm. Codyngton. Rent 1d.; 1 acre Abbots Pitt. Rent 4d and 7 fat fowls; toft at Rokesley at end of croche furlon. Rent 5d.; and ½ acre Northcroft next to Whitlocks, formerly William Chircheman. Rent 2d. 11. Thomas Exham distraint for fealty. Kakiswell formerly Thom. Haiton. Rent 3s.; close Watermans. Rent 12d.; close next to corn mill of Exham; 5 acres Northcroft formerly called Taintree. Rent 3s.4d. 12. — Kirkeman, lands Keiffield, Rokesley formerly Earl of Kent, held of the Lord of Fenells. Rent 16d. 13. Heirs of Philip Hardebone, ½ acre abuts Prior of Merton, ancients William Chircheman, messuage and close Stanecroft formerly John Stairl. Rent 2d. 14. John Tregliston in right of wife Margaret, Longfurlong between Goldwire North and Chircheman South.
Outside page 1. ½ acre formerly William Salman in Wofurlonge between land formerly belonging to John Stabit on North, for a rent of —. 2. ½ are formerly Saliga in Westmarfurlong between land formerly belonging to Chircheman on — Parkers on North. Rent 2d. p.a. and 3. 1 acre at le Riygth — formerly John Strete at rent of 4d. which John Salman recently held —. Heirs of Chapolet to be distrained (4 – 9): 4. 1 acre formerly belonging to William Salman lying in — between the land of the Prior of Merton on South at rent of 4d p.a. and 5. ½ acre lying in Low — lately William Codigton’s on South at rent of 4d. p.a. and 6. ½ acre lying in Short — lately Chirchemans on South. Rent 2d. p.a. and 7. 1 acre lying in Westmor — lately Ecsyms on South, rent 4d. p.a. and 8. ½ acre lying at Le Pitt — on South and land of Colis on North. Rent 2d. p.a. and 9. 1 acre called — held by Salman. Rent 4d. p.a. 10. — Raiff ordered to be distrained for part of his tenement in which he lives lying in Northstreit formerly Hinchyns and previously Hicke [?] Shmytes. Rent 4d. p.a. — 11. Margaret Burton of Codigton to do Homage for 1 acre lying — formerly Skottes. Rent 6d. p.a. 12. Thomas Loftman to do Homage for ½ acre lying in Dunefurlonge formerly — Herry Lokendens. Rent 1d. p.a. 13. Heirs of Henry Marlande to do Homage for 1 acre lately John — lying in Clotdene. Rent 4d. p.a. 14. William Cone [?] of Ebsham or his assigns to do Homage for 1 acre — field of Ebsham at Chirchefurlonge held by Mabel Whelar. Rent 2d. p.a. 15. Thomas Lambard’s heirs or assigns to do Homage for — lying in Chirchefurlonge held by Agnes Bris. Rent 2d. p.a. 16. Bailiff ordered to seize 6 acres lying in Ebsham in Inhame — lately occupied by Philip Hardebens. 17. Ralph Helevis of Ebsham to do Homage for land lying in Ebsham in Sto— formerly Caikdiys [?]. Rent 1d. p.a.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/8 List of Tenants, 1484 to 1485
Undated List of tenants and their holdings from 1484/1485. Hardevene – Brockley. Agland – toft at Stonell. Saunders, Henry – toft at Watermans by Mayhingys tenement. Exham – Blaunches in Northcrofte at Mersdiche. Whyte, John – Long Down. Tressill [?], William – Clotedene. Treglyston – Lyncroft. Playstowe, Randall – Mairstam [Merstham?] Chaplet – Churchmans. Swynford, Elizabeth ‒ Whitlocks. Marlond – Clotedene, Longdowne. Joye – Longdowne. Saunders of — – Charelewood, Clotedene. Lystney – Longdowne. Codington – Dunfurlonge. Stone – Stonecrofte. Hambrocker – Domegood toft. Whitfield, Richard – Bults Cottages. Vyne, John – Herners at Welle tenement. Langham; Whines; Bray, Richard; Bachelor ‒ Pukpitt, Wofurlinge; Cantlowe - Shortfurlonge, Longfurlonge; Bymberden, Wulmer Henry – Clayman’s toft near Ewell Mill.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/14 and 15 Note of Surrender, 1511
3 October 1511, with copy 18 October 1512 1. Nicholas Offington; 2a. Thomas Jonson; 2b. Marion, wife of Thomas. Tenement called Ferebras with appurtenances adjoining tenement of Thomas Haiton on East and that of Richard Grove on West. Surrendered by Offington to Thomas and Marion, and their eldest son Thomas admitted. Value/Rental: 6s.8d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/9 Notes on Lands Held, 1516 to 1522
1516 to 1522 Mr. Browne (delivered notes to Chancery). Toft and close – next to tenement lately held by Powell or Cantelowe. Joan Sandes, widow. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). 14 acres at Brokley. Joan Sandes, widow, lately Proves. 8 Henry VIII (1516/17). [Marginal note, referring to both items, states ‘memo Mr. Brayes. 14 Henry VIII (1522/23) Whitfields’]
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/16 Court Extract, 1519
21 January 1519 [Date of Court] John Iwardby, Lord of the Manor. 4 acres Shalfordfield. Thomas Codington, James Codington brother of Thomas, formerly William Marchall afterwards John Marchall, son of William. Leased to Richard Marlond, Thomas and James by title of Nicholas Marlond Occupied ‘unjustly’. Rent 20d. arrears paid. 36 Henry VI (1457/8). Enclosed land at Rokisley. Henry Saunder (distrained for 12d.); — Gresell formerly Wrakes. 20 December 1519. Ricardesfeld. James Atstabull (trespassed on tenement of William Briyt, held from John Iwardby). Penalty 12d. 4 January 1519. Mill of John Iwardby. Thomas [?] Lee trespassed. Penalty 12d. Robert [?] (distrained for arrears of 4 days’ work). 6s.4d. owed.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/11b Notes from Court Rolls, 1518 to 1526
‘Quere in lawe’: First, whether we may lop great lodes or cutt down coppyes woodes growing upon the wased lands yff the tenents will permyt us to come upon the grounds — lycence of the lessee for yers he having but x loddes of fire wood assigned him his lease. Henry Taylor distrained (now Otwey) for 4 days work and 1 in meadow 4d. for each day and 3d. for meadow. 10 Henry VIII (1518/19). 5 acres called Parestens. Thomas Hayton. (Received by the Lord by lease). 17 Henry VIII (1525/6).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/6 Letter and Rough Notes, 1521 to 1559
20/12/xxi/6 Cover Sheet Undated Richard Duithe to Mr. Hourde re: Barcomstead. Letter giving conditions for the admission of Mr. Hourde’s son to boarding school. 2s.6d. per week for bed and board.
20/12/xxi/6 Sheet 1 1549 to 1550 1. —; 2. Bartholomew Rede, London; 3. Robert Broke. [This is a page of rough notes of items found in Court Rolls. The document is torn]. ‘A survey of Rokesley ground is in the new parchment Court Rolls and the last Court Rolls also’. ‘To enquire of Bayley Bray of whom his house is holden. 4 acres ‘quod est headland furrera’. Henhull in Ebbesham Fields. Rent 2d. Distraint for arrears. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Certain lands Keysfields at Rokesley, late Bartholomew and Reade of London. Rent 16d. Distraint for arrears. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). 7 acres Stonycroft, Ebbisham. Robert Broke formerly Provys afterwards Stones. Quit rent 8d. His heirs were amerced for Keys Slandes. 30 Henry VIII (1538/39). Distraint for arrears of rent and suit of Court. 3 Edward VI (1549/50).
20/12/xxi/6 Sheet 2 1531 to 1541 Saunder; Bray; Marland 4 acres Shalfordes field, Mr. Marland, Mr. Saunder. [Court roll shows surrender by Marland to Saunder]. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). Barn, Brokhams, Edward Marland, Mr. Bray, the father. Surrender by Marland to Bray. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). 2 several acres Longdown. Rent 4d. Headacre Northcroft, late Gressells. Rent 3d. 1 acre Wagmores Clodene, late John Sauander. Rent 2d. Tenement and 4 acres Brokhams, Shalfords fields. All were with Marland. 23 Henry VIII (1531/2).
20/12/xxi/6 Sheet 3 1521 to 1559 George Codington; Mr. Saunders; Alys Watford; Alys Pulterer. Little butt of ground, The Park, occupied by George Codington ‘as appeareth in the parchment Court rolls’. 4 acres [or 14?] customary land. Mr. Saunders, as appears by copy. 4 Edward VI (1550/51). 1 acre Coopers, late Bartelmew Lystney. Alys Watford [?] [In margin Mr. Waterer?]. Watford, husband of Alys paid a relief of 3d. 1 Elizabeth (1558/9). 6 acres Inhams, Ebbesham field, taken by Lord of the Manor [Fennells] for arrears. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2). —. Alice Pulter amerced 2d. for suit of Court. 13 Henry VIII (1521/2).
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/7 Lists of Tenants, 1531 and 1561
20/12/xxi/7 Sheet 1 Undated ‘Note for all lands late Marlonds. 23 Henry VIII (1531/2)’. Tenants: Sir William Saunder; Bartholomew Fromondes, Gent.; Richard Fenner, senior; Richard Braye, husbandman; Edmund Horde, Gent.; Robert Rogeres; William Saunders; — Herewarde; — Hayton; Alicia Hayton, widow; Thomas Hayton’s heirs; — Bray; Joan Hayton, widow; Bartholomew Rede goldsmith of London; Tabarde. Sir William Saunder, 40 acres of Shalforde fielde and 9 acres Dykkett Meade, lately Marlonde. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). Rent 5s.6d.; 4 acres Shalforde filde, lately Marlonde. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). 4 Edward VI (1550/1). Rent 4d.; 1 acre Northcrofte, formerly Whyte afterwards Gresylle lately Marlonde. Rent 3d.; 1 acre formerly Lysteney afterwards. Rent 2d. 2 Edward IV (1462/3); 1 close, Roskerley, lately Gresille. Rent 6d.; 1 acre Clotdene, lately Wagmores afterwards Jane Saunder. Rent 2d. Bartholomew Fromondes, Gent., ¼ part of tenement, certain lands and pasture, lately Codington. Rent 2s.9d. 38 Henry VIII (1546-death). Richard Fenner, senior, certain lands lately Grace. Rent 2s.9d. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Richard Braye, husbandman, messuage, garden, and certain land leased to him for 21 years, lately Whenes afterwards Byrd. Rent 2s.11d and 1 day work in Autumn. Edmund Horde, Gent., 1 tenement with garden in Westrete, lately Okely formerly Codybgtob bow Henry Cook. Rent 2d. Robert Rogeres, 1½ acres in Lymecrofte, lately Tregliston. Rent 3d. 3 Edward VI (1549/50); 1 cottage, lately Hayton. Rent 2s.0d. and 1 day work. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). 1 Mary (1553/4). 2 Elizabeth (1559/60). Mr. St. John. Richard Braye to enquire re: amerciaments received by Mr. St. John. William Saunders called to show title, 1 toft and ½ acre called Seviers, lately Wanwick. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Herewarde holds the said toft and land surrendered to Warwick. 22 Henry VI (1443/4). 37 Henry VI (1458/9). 16 Edward IV (1476/7). 22 Henry VII (1506/7). Hayton, house with curtilage; 20 perches x 2 perches.’Purchased by the Lord’.5 Edward IV (1465/6). 23 Henry VII (1507/8). 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). Alicia Hayton, widow, cottage and garden for life. When she died remainder to the right heirs of T. Hayton her husband, but Robert Rogers claimed but bow in hands of Lord. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). Seized 1 Mary (1553/4). — Hayton, 5 acres lately Pawstens. 17 Henry VIII (1525/6). — Bray, Joan Hayton, widow, 1 toft and close in Westrete for life, sold to Richard Braye the younger, deceased, now Saunders Braye. Rent 3d. Bartholomew Rede, goldsmith of London, certain lands Keisfyld at Rokesley. Rent 16d. Distraint for rent. ‘Mr. S.’ 3 Henry VI (1424/5). Tabarde, between 1 acre, afterwards Cole. Rent 3d. 16 Henry VI (1437/8).
20/12/xxi/7 Sheet 2 c.1561 Tenants: Richard Wilkyns; Richbelle; Tirrelle; Saunder of Richmond; Richard Wilkyns; George Dawes; Nicholas More; Henry Watforde; W. Agland; Nicholas Fenner, Junior; John Ongle; Margaret Otwaye; Edward Skete; Henry Hall; Thomas Lee; Richard Braye, Junior; Thomas Wilkyns; Richard Braye, Senior. Richard Wilkyns – 1 acre Longfurlong between Mr. St. John and Churcheland lately Bihurste; 1 acre Longfurlong between Whitfield and Bacheleres; ½ acre Wofurlonge between recently Ovyngton and Thomas Fenner. Rent 9d. Richbelle – Braye’s land. Tirrelle ‒ Woode at Epsham. ‘Survey of Mr. Braye’s ground and myne to bring all his evidence per Richbell for tenure of Braye’s land. Query Cuffelds for wood at Epsom for baydes and waste de mill for harvest days of the tenants’. Saunder of Richmond in right of Agnes, his wife, (recently wife of Daires). 4½ acres lately Bacheleres afterward Saunder and Cantlowe. Rent 14d. Richard Wilkyns – land in common fields formerly Tabbarde lately Byhirste. Rent 9d. 17 Henry VIII (1525/26), 1 Mary (1553/54), 3 Elizabeth (1560/61). George Dawes – ½ acre in le Shoting Pit late Chaplette afterwards Cornelys late Langham. Rent 1d. Nicholas More – 1 toft in Westrete lately Sanders. Rent 4d. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). Henry Watforde – 1 acre Churchfurlong in Ebbensham now Waterer lately Rikeman. Rent 3d. 2 Elizabeth (1559/60). W. Agland – 1 messuage ½ acre lately Shory afterwards Domegood now Kempe. Rent 2d. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). Nicholas Fenner, Junior – 1 tenement called Ferebras lately T. Fenner; 1 acre in Nonsuch filde. Rent 6s.8d. and 1 day work. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). John Ongle – 1 garden Wastelles lately Agland. Rent 8d. 1 Mary (1553/54). Margaret Otwaye – 1 tenement and garden and orchard called Astens now John Otwaye lately William Codington. Rent 2s.4d and 2 days work. 30 Henry VIII (1538/39). Edward Skete – land formerly Marshall afterwards Wood. Rent 16d. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). Henry Hall – 1 tenement and garden, ½ acre in Southlonge. Rent 5s.0d. 1 Mary (1553/54). Thomas Lee – 1 tenement and garden lately Cole. Rent 6d.8d. 30 Henry VIII (1538/39). Richard Braye, Junior – garden and barn called Brockhams lately Marlonde. Rent 23d. and 5 days work. Another little garden in Westrete lately Sands. Rent 8d. 1 Mary (1553/54). Sands could not sell the said garden because he held for life and not a term of years. 1 Henry VIII (1509/10). 17 Henry VIII (1525/26). Thomas Wilkyyns – ½ acre at Purbury lately Cole afterwards Osyver. Rent 1d. 1 Elizabeth (1558/59). Richard Braye, Senior – certain land in common fields lately Provest afterwards Stone lately Playstowe. Rent 2s.6d. Land in common field lately Churchman. Rent 7d. 1 acre lately Goldwier afterwards Marlond. Rent 2d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/4 Rental Extracts, 1538 to 1560
1538 to 1560 — Hethe, widow. 1 acre Churchefurlong in Ebbesham next to lands of [?]. Rikman formerly Cooper lately Listney. H. Watford paid relief. 30 Henry VIII (1538/9). 1 Mary (1554/5). 1 Elizabeth (1558/9). 2 Elizabeth (1559/60). Rent 3d. Robert Broke. Former croft called Stonycroftes, 7 acres, Ebbesham, formerly Proveste afterwards Stone. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). 32 Henry VIII (1540/1). Rent 8d. Bray. Barn with small garden Westrete, formerly Brokham lately Marlond. 32 Henry VIII (1540/1). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). [Query garden lately Sandes because he had it by right for the term of his life]. R. Braye, junior. Garden Westrete next the above barn. Bray (above tenant). 32 Henry VIII (1540/1). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). William Bird of Ebbesham, distrained. 1 acre above Henhull, a headland in Ebbesham. 32 Henry VIII (1540/1). 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Rent 2d. Alicia Pulter, distrained. Lands of Douse and others [?]. 31 Henry VIII (1539/40). Certain lands Keisfild at Rokesley lately belonging to Bartholomew Rede of London, goldsmith. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Rent 16d. Bartholomew Fromond. ¼ part of a tenement and certain lands and meadows, formerly Codington. 38 Henry VIII (1546/7). Rent 2s.9d. N. More, toft Westrete. 1 Elizabeth (1558/9/). Rent 3d. R. Braye, junior. Small garden with barn called Brockhams Westrete lately Marlonde; other small garden Westrete lately Sandes. 1 Mary (1553/4). Rent 23d. William Saunders. 4 acres Shalfordes field. 1 Elizabeth (1558/9). Rent 4d.He shows to the Court copy of Court roll by which he received said 4 acres. 18 June 4 Edward VI (1550/51). Reginald Wilkins. 2 pightles of land in the reythin upper Northcroft Close. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Homage ordered to supervise. William Saunders, distrained. Land and tenement lately Nicholas Marlond until his death. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Relief 6s.1d.
Bundle 20 section 12/ii Fragment of Court Roll on Paper, 1561
21 October 1561 Extract of Fitznells Court Roll John Seyntjohn, Lord of the Manor. Robert Saunder, essoin on account of George Dowse. Roger Otwey, Richard Willkyns: essoins on account of Emide de Codington. Homage: George Dowse; Nicholas Fenner; Robert Roger; Richard Braye; Henry Hale; William Agland. Steward, Thomas Estecourk. Nicholas More, having broken the law by obstructing the ditch in West Street, ordered to clean it out before the Feast of St. Andrew on penalty of 40d. Margaret Wylkyns illegally held back 9d. rent per annum for the past 3 years. Steward to seize lands to this value at the said rent until the arrears are paid. Confirmed that the farmer at Fitznells should clean out the ditch from Stowelles to Black Pond by Easter. Tenants making defaults: Edwarde Skete; Bartholomew Furmonde; Richard Braye; Nicholas More; William Saunder; Henry Watford; John Ogill.
Bundle 20 section 12/iii Court Roll on Paper, 1565
3 March 1565 Robert Rogers; Edmund Horde. Cottage and garden adjoining in West Street next to the tenement formerly held by Thomas Heyton on East. Surrender out of Court by Richard to use of Edmund and his heirs and assigns for ever. Edward Horde, Lord of the Manor. Homage: Thomas Lee, Henry Hall, Richard Bray.
Bundle 20 section 12/iv Copy of Court Roll, 1575
31 May 1575 Arthur Hoorde, Lord of the Manor. John Cooper, Steward. Thomas Hitchin [written in margin in different hand] Thomas Lye; George Lye, son of Thomas; John Hitchin. Cottage with garden adjoining at West end of the parsonage Meade Lane near the lower mill, formerly Palmer’s and lately Thomas Cole’s. Death of Thomas presented. George admitted. Surrenders to John Hitchin. John admitted. [See 20/4 Sheet 19] Heriot 6s.8d. Fine 6s.8d.
Bundle 20 section 12/vi‒vii Copies of Court Rolls, 1599
1599 Thomas Horde, Lord of the Manor. Henry Cooke; John Hytchyn, tenants. Title as above. Edward Skeete, Senior; Awdry, wife of Edward, Senior; Edward, son of Edward Senior. Surrender out of Court by Edward to his own use and after his death to the use of his wife, Awdry, until Edward, their son, reaches the age of thirty, of all property of the Manor held by him. Heriot one cow. Fine 20s.
Bundle 20 section 12/vii Extract of Court Roll, 1599
27 July 1599 Thomas Horde, Lord of the Manor. Nicholas Fenner; John Hall ‒ tenants. John Hytchyn; Agnes, wife of John; Thomas Hitchyn, son of John and Agnes; Sare Hytchyn, daughter of John and Agnes. Cottage with garden adjoining at West end from the parsonage Mede Lane, near the lower mill formerly Palmer’s and recently Thomas Cole’s, and afterwards George Lye’s, with another newly built cottage, barn, stable, orchard, garden. Surrender of John after his death and that of Agnes, to use of Thomas and his heirs, and failing such to Sare his daughter and her heirs. New cottage and small garden adjoining surrendered to Sare and her heirs, failing such to Thomas and his heirs. Thomas and Sare admitted. Heriot 6s.8d., fine 6s.8d., shared between Thomas and Sare.
Bundle 20 section 12/viii Note of Two Surrenders Taken out of Court, 1599
8 July 1599 John Hytchin; Thomas Hytchin, youngest son of John; John Hytchin; Sare, daughter of John. Thomas Yves; John Ea[?]; John Stanton; John Rogers; Richard Grace – Witnesses to surrender. House, barns, and stables. Surrender of John after the death of his wife, to Thomas. A little tenement and gardenurr. Surrender of John to his daughter Sare. Tenement wherein John Hytchin, Junior now lives. Fine 6s.8d. for each. Heriot.
Bundle 20 section 12/ix Copy of Court Roll, 1599
20/12/ix Sheet 1 20 September 1599 Thomas Horde, Lord of the Manor. William Danby, Steward. Nicholas Saunder; St. John Bray; Thomas Waterer; Nicholas Fenner; John Ewardes [?]; Allen Taylor; John Otwey; George Dawes; Henry Cooke; Edward Hall; John Hall. [No description given, presumably tenants]. George Dawes; George Dawes, heir of George Dawes; Henry Formans; Thomas Formans, heir of Henry Formans. Messuage, butcher’s shop, garden, and 4 acres of land in the common field. Death of George and name of heir presented. Presentment of death of Henry and name of heir.
20/12/ix Sheet 2 Nicholas Saunder; Nicholas Fenner; John Hitchyn. 4 acres land in Shoversfield (Shulfordefeld). Surrendered by Nicholas Saunders to Nicholas Fenner and John Hitchyn. Mortgaged for £16.0s.0d. to Thomas Yves. [Note: Marginal note in another hand states: Voide because Mr. Saunder was not founde tenute]
20/12/ix Sheet 3 John Hytchyn; Nicholas Fenner; John Hall. Messuage, barn, garden occupied by John Hytchyn. Surrender by John to Nicholas and John Hall.
20/12/ix Sheet 4 Ursula Wood, formerly wife of Henry Spilsted; Blanche Spilsted, daughter of Ursula and Henry. Messuage, garden occupied by Robert Pawk. Presentment of death, of Ursula and inheriting of Blanche.
20/12/ix Sheet 5 William Foster; Mary Foster. Messuage, newly built, garden, orchard in Gallo Strete. Presentment of death of William and inheriting of Mary.
Bundle 20 section 12/x Memorandum of Surrender Out of Court, 1599
25 February 1599 Edward Skeete; Awdry his wife; Edward his son. John Hytchyns and Henry Cooke, customary tenants. Surrender by Edward Skeete for himself for life, and on decease to his wife Awdry for life, and his son Edward when aged 30, of lands and tenements held of the Manor. Admission of son Edward. [See 20/12/vi]
Bundle 20 section 4 Transcript of Court Book, 1602 to 1757
20/4 Cover Sheet Fitznells Manor Court Book no. 4, ‘Court Entries from 44 Eliz – 1757’, transcribed in paper volume [The names listed are those which do not appear in the abstracts of the contents given in the following pages] [In addition to the people named in the abstracts, the Court Book also mentions the following: Lords of the Manor: Thomas Horde; William Phillips; James Acton; William Horde; Valentine Dobbins; Thomas Turgis; George Newland; William Newland; Philip Cantillon; Rebecca Cantillon, wife of Philip; Robert Ditton; Christian Ditton. Stewards: Thomas Collett; William Rowe; Thomas Bine [?]; William Gardner; John Glynn; William Acton; James Acton; James Marten; Henry Byne; Edward Underhill. Tenants: James Carr; Edward Savage; — Monnynge, widow; Samuel Frank; William Cuddington; Henry Miller; Susanne Waterer; Thomas Sturgis; Thomas Wels; Richard Sewer; — Barnes; Ann Gibbings; — Wamersley; William Andrew; William Beyse; Ann Cuddington; — Round, widow; — Rand; Elizabeth Pidgeon; Thomas Bourne; — Raper; Bartholomew Walmesby; Jane Wigley, widow (late Bully). Homage: Nicholas Gibbons; John Badcock; John Harris; George Griffine; Robert Fowler. Presented: John Stanton (fined for obstructing the King’s Highway.).
20/4 Sheet 1 2 August 1602 to 20 September 1613 Ursula Wood, late wife of Henry Spilsted; Blanch Spilsted, daughter of Henry; Ann Boyes, wife of Thomas Boyes; Anne Boyes; William Boyes. Toft, ½ acre land and house lately built, formerly held by Edward Skete. 2 August 1602 Admission of Blanch on death of Ursula. 13 July 1608 Admission of John Welsham and Blanch Spilsted, his intended wife. 20 September 1613 Admission of Anne Boyes. Thomas and Anne surrender to use of Anne and their son William. 1608 Fine 40s. 1613 Heriot 5s., Fine 5s.
20/4 Sheet 2 2 August 1602 to 16 July 1632 William Agland; Richard Elsley, son-in-law of William; James Kempe; Henry Weller; Ann, wife of Henry, daughter of James. Messuage and ½ acre land, formerly held by Doomgood, formerly by Sharpe. 2 August 1602 Richard admitted in right of his wife Johanna, daughter and heir of William, and sold to 14 April 1603 James Kempe. James admitted. 16 July 1632 James surrenders by Will to Henry Weller and Ann. Henry and Ann admitted. 2d. 1632 Fine 4d.
20/4 Sheet 3 2 August 1602 to 16 July 1613 John Bray; Francis Bolton; Richard Lovedaie [Loveday]. Messuage and garden occupied by Michael Peacock. 2 August 1602 Sold by John to Francis. 12 July 1610 Richard Lovedaie admitted. 16 July 1613 Francis distrained to do suit. 1610 3d.
20/4 Sheet 4 2 August 1602 to 27 September 1615 John Bray; Francis Bolton; John Pauck. Shop with one room above and piece of land adjoining, 7 — [feet?] long and 10 feet broad. 2 August 1602 Sold by John to Francis, contrary to custom of Manor. Bailiff ordered to seize. 21 August 1606 William Lovedaie claims freehold. 16 July 1613 Bailiff ordered to seize. 27 September 1615 Admission of John Pauck.
20/4 Sheet 5 2 August 1602 to 6 March 1755 [See 44] John Otwaye; Thomas Jones; William Phillips, Junior; William Cocksetter [Coxeter]; William Tegge; Ann, wife of William. George Dowse, occupier 1641. Four acres of land called Shalfords Field (Shovers Field, Sholkersfield). 2 August 1602 John surrenders to Thomas, the occupier, by way of mortgage for £24.0s.0d. 10 December 1602 Thomas admitted. 14 April 1603 Thomas surrenders to William Phillips. William admitted. 1609 William defaults. Bailiff commanded to seize. 16 July 1613 William defaults. Bailiff commanded to seize. 17 September 1615 William given permission to lease for 21 years. 15 March 1641 Surrender by Samuel Phillips. Admission of William Cocksetter. Permission to lease for 21 years. 4 November 1650 Cocksetter surrendered. Admission of William Tegge and Ann. 10 December 1602 Fine 20s. 1603 Heriot: cow value 40s. Fine 40s. 1615 Fine 7d. 1641 Fine 40s. Fine 7d. 1650 Fine 3s.4d.
20/4 Sheet 6 16 September 1602 [See Sheet 20] Henry Fromond; Thomas Fromond, brother of Henry. 10½ acres land in Shalfords Field, 3 acres in Lingcroft, 14 acres in the Southfield. 1602 Willed by Henry to Thomas, subject to an annuity of £8.16s.0d. to Margaret Bromfield, niece of Henry. 2s.9d. given by William Fromond for the Fine and service of Thomas.
20/4 Sheet 7 16 September 1602 to 15 February 1609 [See Sheet 39] William Frank; Daniel Frank, son of William. Orchard adjoining tenement occupied by William Frank. 16 September 1602 Homage to enquire into conditions of rent and services. 15 February 1609 Land and tenement sold by William to Daniel. Homage ignorant of what land or tenement was or how held, so asked to enquire. [Presumably as that mentined 16 September 1602).
20/4 Sheet 8 10 December 1602 to 22 November 1705 John Otwaye; Henry Otway, son of John, represented by his guardian Jane Otway; John Ottwaye, son of Henry; John Ottway; Eleanor, wife of John; Ann Terry, wife of Richard Terry, daughter of John Ottway, Junior. Tenement with garden and orchard adjoining in West Street, called Aystens. One acre land in Long Furlong in the Common Field. 1602 Henry, an infant, admitted on death of John, Senior. 1658 John admitted on death of Henry. 3 June 1680 John surrenders to his own use and that of his wife. Neither appeared to be admitted. Bailiff ordered to seize. [Location now stated to be: ] Abutting on West Street on South, lands of the Lord on the North, lands of Hester Rogers on West. 8 June 1688 John and Eleanor admitted. To lease for 21 years. 22 November 1705 Ann admitted. 1602 2s.4d. and 2 days work in Autumn. Heriot a cow worth 26s.8d. 1658 Fine £3.10.0d. Rent 2s.4d. 1688 Fine 80s. 1705 Fine £3.10s. Rent 2s.4d. Heriot 26s.8d.
20/4 Sheet 9 14 April 1603 to 21 August 1606 William Richardson; Francis Saunders. Messuage, curtilage, and garden. 14 April 1603 Acknowledged by William, in right of his wife. 21 August 1606 Bailiff to distrain Francis Saunders so that he do suit and service for the above which he purchased from William, Mary his wife, and William Foster. Rental 1d.
20/4 Sheet 10 14 April 1603 [See 20/12/ix] Mary Foster, messuage. 14 April 1603 Distrained for an amerciance of 3s.4d., one kettle called a cauldron, value 3s.4d.
20/4 Sheet 11 5 December 1604 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine], garden and cottage. 15 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. [See Shhets 3 and4]. Rental 8d.
20/4 Sheet 12 5 December 1604 to 5 April 1637 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine]; Jeremiah Stevens. — in Southfield, formerly belonging to Provest, then Richard Bray. 5 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. 21 August 1606 3 acres in Southfield sold to Jeremiah. [May be part of the above, see Sheet 14]. 5 April 1637 Bailiff commanded to seize on death of Jeremiah, as Devonshire his tenant, owed fealty. Value/Rental: 2s.8d. 1606 16d. 1637 16d.
20/4 Sheet 13 5 December 1604 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine], — of land, formerly Churhman’s [sic Churchman’s]. 5 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. Rental 8d.
20/4 Sheet 14 5 December 1604 to 22 November 1725 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine]; Jeremiah Stevens; William Devonshire; Thomas Wells; Michael Staicy. A thumb [?] of land called Whitewells near Gallew Strete, formerly belonging to Ovington, and previous to that to Marland. 5 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. 21 August 1606 Admission of Jeremiah on sale by Richard. Land now includes 1 tenement and 3 acres in Southfield. 5 April 1637 Bailiff commanded to summon Devonshire, the tenant, on death of Jeremiah as Devonshire, his tenant, owed fealty. 25 March 1641 Thomas purchases from Devonshire. 22 November 1725 Recorded as ‘held’ by Michael Staicy. [Now described as:] One messuage lately built upon a Close called Whitewells and 3 acres of land in Southfield]. Value/Rental: 16d., 3 days work in Autumn.
20/4 Sheet 15 5 December 1604 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine]. 1 acre land in Long Down in Southfield, formerly belonging to Marland. 5 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. Value/Rental: 3d.
20/4 Sheet 16 5 December 1604 Francis Bollton [Bolton]; Richard Cockin [Cockaine]. ½ acre land near Buttroy [?], between lands of Jeremiah Vandebridge on North and land of Edward Horde on South. 5 December 1604 Sold by Francis to Richard. Value/Rental: 3d.
20/4 Sheet 17 5 December 1604 to 16 July 1632 [See Sheet 7] William Franck, garden and toft called Brookhams Barn. 5 December 1604 Homage to enquire name of holder. 16 July 1632 William admitted.
20/4 Sheet 18 5 December 1604 to 25 September 1753 John Hall; Edward Hall; Edmund Cordwell; William Price; Nicholas Knapp; Henry Fendall; Ann, wife of Henry; Ann Fendall, now wife of Nicholas Baxter; Henry Forman, Senior; Henry Forman, Junior; Catherine Forman, sister of Henry; George Lewen; Richard Thompson; John Starke; Robert Fowle; John Badcock. 1694 Elisabeth Shrawley, occupier. Tenement with garden, opposite a well called Catewell, formerly Parkers; ½ acre land in Neythersouthlong, formerly Richard Bray’s. 5 December 1604 John admitted. 21 August 1606 John surrenders. Edward admitted by way of mortgage for £90.0s.0d. 16 April 1617 Edward surrenders. Edmund admitted. [Land described as:] Being in the Southfield. 5 April 1637 Surrender by Samuel Cordwell [?]. William admitted. [Now described as:] Tenement with barn, stables, orchard. Nicholas admitted on surrender of William. 15 May 1662 Surrender of Nicholas. Henry and Ann admitted. [Land now described as:] 3 yards in Lower Southlong, abutting on lands of Robert Rogers on South and William Hulmes on West. 16 April 1688 Surrendered on 14.10.1684 of Ann to the use of her Will. [Land now described as:] 3 acres abutting on lands of Robert Rogers on North and Mary Holmes, widow, on West, in possession of William Shraly. 3 June 1688 Ann to lease for 21 years. 6 June 1694 Surrender of Nicholas Baxter, Ann Baxter, Rowland Reynolds, Elizabeth Reynolds. Henry Forman admitted. 20 October 1698 Henry Forman, an infant, admitted on death of Henry Forman, Senior. Fine 10s. 22 November 1705 Henry Forman presented as holder. 15 December 1742 Catherine Forman, heir of Henry, surrenders. Admission of George Lewen. George surrenders to use of Richard Thompson and John Starke, who are admitted. 25 September 1753 Starke surrenders. Robert Fowle and John Badcock admitted. 1604 Value/Rental: 5s. Fine 5s. 1637 Fine 10s. 1662 Fine 10s. 1753 Fine 10s.
20/4 Sheet 19 5 December 1604 Agnes Kitchin [Hitchin]. Cottage with garden adjoining at West end of Meadlane, formerly Palmer’s. 05.12.1604 Agnes Kitchin given day to prove that her late husband John surrendered to the use of their sons Thomas and Sare. [See 20/12/iv]
20/4 Sheet 20 August 1606 to 27 September 1615 Nicholas Fenner; Edward Fenner; William Fromond; Bartholomew Fromond, son of William. 10 acres in Shalford Field, Diggett Meade. 21 August 1606 Homage to enquire whether sold by Thomas Fromonds to William Fromond. 13 July 1608 Homage to enquire whether land held by William Fromonds, Junior. 8 October 1608 Death of Nicholas presented. 29 October 1608 ‘Second Proces’ made for Edward Fenner to take possession. Bailiff ordered to distrain Edward to satisfy rent. 19 November 1608 Same land appears to have been held by William Fromond, now dead. ‘Third Proces’ made for Edward, who refuses to pay Fine. Bailiff commanded to distrain for rent. 15 February 1609 Edward admitted, choosing his mother, Anne, wife of George Anketill, as guardian [to messuage, query Sheet 22]. 27 September 1615 Bartholomew acknowledged to hold as heir of William. Value/Rental: 2s.9d. 1609 Fine £10.0s.0d. 1613 2s. [See Sheet 6]
20/4 Sheet 21 21 August 1606 to 21 September 1613 Christian Vandebrig, widow of Jeremy Vandebrig; John Rogers. One garden, called Wastles, near Ballards Garden on East. 21 August 1606 Claimant sought but ‘no-one came’. 19 January 1610 Death of Christian. ‘Ignorant who was the next heir’. 27 September 1610 John Rogers claims freehold, but bailiff commanded to seize as customary land. 21 September 1612 John Rogers admitted. Death recorded at same Court. Value/Rental: 8d. Heriot of feather bed. 1612 Fine 1 capon.
20/4 Sheet 22 8 October 1608 to 19 November 1608 Nicholas Fenner; Edward Fenner, son of Richard Fenner. Messuage, garden, one acre of land formerly held by Thomas Fenner. 08 October 1608 Surrender on death of Nicholas. 29 October 1608 Edward admitted by second process. 19 November 1608 Third process. Edward refuses to pay fine. Bailiff seized. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. and heriot of the best —.
20/4 Sheet 23 9 April 1611 Thomas Hitchin, Junior, son of John Hitchin. Cottage, newly built, with small garden adjoining. 09 April 1611 Admission of Thomas. Heriot 3s.4d. Fine 3s.4d.
20/4 Sheet 24 9 April 1611 Edward Skeete; Jane, wife of Edward. One toft with 5½ acres land in South Field. 9 April 1611 Admission of Edward and Jane. Fine £3.0s.0d.
20/4 Sheet 25 16 July 1613 Thomas Waterer; William Hamond. 1 acre in Epsom Common Field, between land of William Mynnel on North and land of — Beckenstall, late Holmans, on South. 16 July 1613 Sold by Thomas to William. Value/Rental: 4d.
20/4 Sheet 26 18 July 1614 to May 1702 Thomas Boyes; Anne, wife of Thomas; William, son of Thomas and Anne; Ellenor Healy. 2 acres of land in Southfield. 18 July 1614 Transferred to Anne for life, and then William. May 1702 Ellenor Healy admitted on surrender of William Boys. [Now includes a messuage]. Ellenor admitted also to all other property of William. Rent nil. Heriot the best —. 1702 Fine 5s.
20/4 Sheet 27 27 September 1615 to 30 September 1617 John Riccards [Richards]; Ralph Richards, son of John. Tenement called Stanters Halke. 27 September 1615 John admitted acknowledged to hold. 30 September 1617 Death of John recorded. Ralph presented as heir. [Entry refers to:] Certain tenements. Value/Rental: 1d.
20/4 Sheet 28 27 September 1615 Robert Grace. 3 parts of a house inhabited by William Tegg. 27 September 1615 Robert acknowledged to hold. Value/Rental: 8d.
20/4 Sheet 29 27 September 1615 Edward Skeets; Jane, wife of Edward; Thomas Boys; Ann Boys. 4 roods land lying in —. 27 September 1615 Thomas (Clerk) admitted, in right of his wife Ann, to her for life, remainder to son William. Edward and Jane Skeets having released all claims to the land. Fine 12d.
20/4 Sheet 30 27 September 1615 to 30 September 1617 Edward Fenner; Henry Fludd; John Waterer. Messuage with barn, stable, orchard, garden, and 1 acre of land in occupation of John Kempe. 27 September 1615 Edward Skeete and John Rogers record surrender from Fenner on 11 August 1615 to use of Henry by way of mortgage for securing £44.0s.0d. 16 April 1617 Surrender by Edward Fenner to use of John Waterer who did not appear to be admitted. Property ordered to be seized. 30 September 1619 John admitted. [See also Sheet 33]
20/4 Sheet 31 20 April 1620 Robert Rogers; Edward Horde. Cottage and garden. 20 April 1620 Surrendered by Robert to use of Edward. Claim made by Richard Beckinsoll. Richard ordered to appear to be admitted.
20/4 Sheet 32 20 April 1620 James Kemp 1 acre land in Longdown. 20 April 1620 Bailiff ordered to seize as James had not asked to be admitted.
20/4 Sheet 33 21 April 1620 to May 1702 John Waterer; Humphrey Norris; Richard Waterer, son of John; Thomas Rogers, son of Bartholomew Rogers; Thomas Rogers; Hester, wife of Thomas; William Parkus; Elizabeth, wife of William; William Parkehurst; Mary Parkehurst; Richard Ware, late occupier, 1650; James Starrard, occupier, 1662; Robert Child, Robert Goddard and Thomas Newman involved in common recovery of 1650. Tenement called Ferebras [Frerebrass] and 1 acre at Howell [Hill]. 21 April 1620 Surrendered by John by way of mortgage to the use of Humphrey and his heirs. Redeemable on payment of £44.0s.0d. [Ferebras]. Court queries if this is the land surrendered to him by Edward Fenner on 16 April 1617. [Description on 16 April 1617 is:] A customary messuage or tenement with the appurts and a barn and stable to the same belonging and one acre of land lying and being in Ewell. 4 November 1650 Richard surrenders to the use of Thomas Rogers and his heirs. [Now described as:] One customary messuage or tenement with the appurts in the Weststreete in Ewell and one acre of land lying in a place called Howell Furlong in Ewell. [No mention of Frerebras]. 9 November 1650 Surrender of Richard by common recovery to Thomas and Hester who are admitted. [Description as in 4 November 1650. No mention of Frerebras]. 15 May 1662 Thomas surrenders. William and Elizabeth admitted. [Now described as:] A messuage or tenement called Ferebrass with a barn, garden and orchard with appurts thereto adjoining situate between the lands of Nicholas Knapp and Henry Fendall on East, the lands of Mary Glynn on West, and abutting on South on West Street, and one acre land in a place called Nonsuchfield between the lands of Thomas Parkus on North and the lands of Robert Rogers on South, and abutting on East on Howell Hill. Court queries if these were premises surrendered by John Waterer to Humphrey Norris 21 April 1620. 3 June 1680 By common recovery William [Parkehurst] and Mary his wife admitted. To the use of William and Mary for life, and to the use of William Parkehurst, Junior, their son, and his heirs. [Frerebrasse. Now described as:] A customary messuage called Frerebrasse with the barn etc., with the appurts to same adjoining in the part of Ewell between the lands of Henry Fendall on East, the lands of the Lord on West, abutting on South on West Street and an acre of land in Ewell in a field called Nonsuch Field between the lands of Thomas Parkehurst on North and lands of Robert Rogers on South and abutting on East on a place called Howell Hill in the occupation of William Parkehurst. 22 November 1705 Death of William presented. Mary holds for life a messuage commonly called Frerebrass and an acre of land in Nonsuch Field. 9 November 1650 Fine £8.0s.0d. 1662 Fine £10.0s.0d. 1680 Fine £12.0s.0d. 1705 Rent 6s.8d. [See also Sheet 30]
20/4 Sheet 34 December 1622 to 4 November 1650 Thomas Hitchin; Bartholomew Rogers; Elizabeth, his wife; Thomas Rogers, son of Bartholomew; Hester, wife of Thomas. 2 messuages opposite the Pinfold of Ewell occupied by Bartholomew Rogers and Thomas King. 3 December 1622 Surrender of Thomas to Bartholomew and Elizabeth as security for £26.7s.0d. Bartholomew admitted. 4 November 1650 Thomas and Hester admitted on death of Bartholomew. [Now 2 tenements and orchard] Value/Rental: 5s. Fine 3s.4d. Rent previously 6s.8d. 1650 Fine 10s.
20/4 Sheet 35 3 December 1622 to 11 April 1755 Thomas Hitchin; Bartholomew Bulley; John Bully; Roger Sanders; Jane Sanders and Mary Sanders, daughters of Roger; Bartholomew Bully; Jane, wife of Bartholomew; Edward Arterbery, grandson of Jane (now Jane Smith); Richard Randoll [Randall]; Mary Bradford, granddaughter of Richard Randall, wife of John Bradford; William Davis of Clapham, husbandman. Tenement and garden containing 1 rood near the Common Pound. [Part of property mentioned on Sheet 34] 3 December 1622 Bartholomew admitted. 4 November 1650 Roger Sanders admitted on surrender of John. 30 March 1658 Admission of Jane and Mary on death of Roger, with Thomas Sanders as guardian. 26 April 1688 Bartholomew and Jane admitted on surrender of Richard Peter and his wife Mary. 6 June 1694 Death of Bartholomew. Jane admitted to one small messuage. 22 November 1705 Recorded as held by Jane Smith, formerly Bully. 16 February 1716 Edward admitted on death of Jane. Surrendered by Edward and admission of Richard Randell. Richard surrenders to use of his Will. 6 March 1755 Death of Richard presented heir not known. Land in occupation of George Batter. 11 April 1755 Mary Bradford admitted. Mary and John, her husband, surrender to use of William Davis. William admitted. Surrendered to use of Will. [Note: Roger Sanders said to have been admitted 20.04.1620; Bartholomew Bully said to have been admitted 05.10.1689] Value/Rental: 20d. Fine 20d. 1650 Fine 3s.4d. 1688 Rent 22d. Fine 3s.4d. 1705 Rent 20d. 1715 Fine 3s.4d.
20/4 Sheet 36 5 April 1637 Nicholas Knapp 5 April 1637 Tenement, late Herren [?] near messuage lately in tenure of William Tegge. Nicholas owes suit and service and is summoned to Court. Value/Rental: 4d.
20/4 Sheet 37 5 April 1637 John Goose Tenement occupied by William Tegg. 5 April 1637 John owes suit and service and is summoned to Court. Value/Rental: 4d.
20/4 Sheet 38 5 April 1637 Robert Rogers Tenement called Sandershaw. 5 April 1637 Robert owes suit and service and is summoned to Court. Value/Rental: 1d.
20/4 Sheet 39 5 April 1637 to 22 November 1705 Henry Cooke; Edward Wilkins; Francis Willkins, son of Edward; Bridget, wife of Francis; Susanne Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins, brother of Francis. Thomas Armes, occupier 22.11.1705. Messuage and ½ acre of land in Southfield. 5 April 1637 Sold by Henry to Edward. Edward summoned to do suit. 30 March 1658 Francis admitted on death of Edward. 6 June 1694 Death of Francis presented. Bridget admitted. [Now no mention of ½ acre]. 22 November 1705 Death of Francis Wilkins is presented at Court held 6 June 1694. Susanna declared heir. Bailiff ordered to distrain. [Property described as:] One messuage, then two tenements. Value/Rental: 1d. 1705 Rent 2d.
20/4 Sheet 40 5 April 1637 William Hammond; John Hammond, son of William. 1 acre of land in Southfield. 5 April 1637 Death of William presented. John summoned to do suit. Value/Rental: 3d.
20/4 Sheet 41 30 March 1658 Thomas Banks, collarmaker. Messuage with all houses in Ewell in his occupation. 30 March 1658 Thomas admitted. Value/Rental: 7d.
20/4 Sheet 42 27 April 1677 Thomas Rogers; Jane Browninge, wife of Thomas Browninge, widow of Thomas Rogers. Messuage with barn, orchard, garden. 27 April 1677 Surrendered on death of Thomas Rogers. Jane admitted. Fine 10s.
20/4 Sheet 43 27 April 1677 to 22 November 1705 Edward Loveday, Senior; Edward Loveday, Junior, son of Edward, Senior; Elizabeth, wife of Edward, Junior; Thomas Bird; Mary, wife of Thomas. Messuage in West Street, orchard and garden. 27 April 1677 Edward, Junior admitted on death of Edward, Senior. 3 June 1680 Edward, Junior and Elizabeth, his wife, admitted. 22 November 1705 Held by Thomas Bird, in right of Mary, his wife. Value/Rental: 3d. Fine 6d.
20/4 Sheet 44 3 June 1680 to 28 March 1755 William Tegg, Senior; William Tegg, Junior, son and heir of William, Senior; Thomas Symons; Olave Symons, widow of Thomas. Peter Croft, occupier 1689. Alexander Bridges, occupier 1755. Messuage and one Close of pasture of 2 acres in the occupation of William Tegg and Thomas Baldwyn, or one of them. 3 June 1680 Death of William, Senior, presented. William, Junior presented as his heir. 26 April 1688 William Tegg, Junior admitted to a messuage and 4 acres. 15 October 1689 Thomas admitted upon the surrender of William Tegg and Nicholas Tickner and Ann his wife. [Description now is:] All that customary messuage and 4 acres of land in the parish of Ewell in the occupation of William Tegg, Nicholas Tickner, and Ann his wife, and Peter Croft, or some of them. [Note added states:] William Tegge and Anne his wife were admitted to 4 acres of land at the Court held 4 November 1650 and at the Court held 3 June 1680. The death of Wm. Tegg is presented and process made for Wm. Tegg, his son, to take a messuage and a Close containing 2 acres. And at a Court held 26 April 1688 said Wm. Tegg, the son, is admitted to a messuage and 4 acres of land which seems to be those which Symons is now admitted to. 28 March 1755 Death of Thomas presented. Given by Will to Olave his wife, and after her death to his son-in-law Nicholas Eastland and Sarah his wife for their lives, and after their deaths to his grandson Thomas Eastland and his heirs. 1688 20d. Fine 3s.4d. [See also Sheet 5]
20/4 Sheet 45 26 April 1688 to 19 February 1716 Jane Browninge; Jane Kilmister, daughter of Jane Browninge, wife of Henry Kilmister; Mary Elsden, daughter of Jane Browninge, wife of William Elsden; Jane Elsden, daughter of Mary and William; Henry Kilmister of London, citizen and blacksmith, husband of Jane Kilmister; Jane Ferman, wife of Henry Ferman, daughter of Mary Elsden; Peter Hambridge; John Hambridge, son of Peter. William Elsden, father and guardian of Jane Elsden; John Heale and Moses Teg, occupiers 1714. Three messuages with orchard, garden in tenure of John Hill, Richard Tunnell, Frances Boyse, widow. 26 April 1688 Death of Jane presented. Jane and Mary her daughters declared to be her heirs. 15 October 1689 Jane Kilmister admitted to a moiety. Mary ‘came not’. Jane and Henry surrender to their own use and are admitted. 20 October 1698 Jane Elsden admitted to a moiety. 22 November 1705 Presented that Jane Elsden holds moiety and Henry Kilmister the other moiety. Henry surrenders his moiety to the use of his Will. 19 February 1714 Admission of Jane Ferman. Surrender of Jane and Henry to Peter Hambridge. Common recovery. 19 February 1716 Death of Peter. John acknowledged heir. 1689 Fine 5s. Rent 2s.6d. 1698 Fine 5s. Rent 2s.6d. 1716 Rent 5s.
20/4 Sheet 46 February 1681 to 9 April 1716 William Andrews, citizen of London, haberdasher; Andrew Underhill, grandson of William; Hercules Underhill, grandson of William; Thomas Perkins; Francis Farley, cousin and heir of Thomas Perkins; Mary Ford, daughter of Thomas Ford, later Mary Guy, wife of Thomas Guy; John Martin. 08 February 1681 William surrenders all his customary messuage, lands etc. to the use of his Will. 26 April 1688 Presentment of the above surrender. 20 October 1698 Death of William reported. Andrew recognised as grandson and heir. 2 November 1705 Andrew and Hercules admitted to a toft and 5 acres with appurtenances in Southfield devised by Will of William Andrews. Andrew admitted to a moiety of the above on surrender of Henry. 4 March 1706 Andrew surrenders to Thomas Perkins. Perkins admitted and surrenders to use of his Will. [Property involved now described as:] One toft and 5 ½ acres with appurtenances in Southfield, viz. 1 acre in Westmarke Furlong abutting on the Queen’s highway, leading to White Pit on East and on Durham’s land on South, ½ acre in Westmarke Furlong, 3 roods abutting on Ebbisham Field on South, land occupied by Richard Cavely on East, ½ acre abutting on Ebbisham Field on South and the Queen’s Highway leading towards Walton on East, ½ acre in Long Furlong abutting on Queen’s Highway leading towards Walton on South, and upon the Close occupied by William Parkhurst on East, 1 acre at Stakehill abutting on land of William Harrison on North East, 3 roods at Walton Bush abutting upon land occupied by William Harrison on South and upon the lands occupied by Richard Cavely on North, and ½ acre at Walton Bush abutting on lands of John Goldsmith on South and Richard Cavely on North, and all other lands of Andrew Underhill. 1 November 1708 Francis Farley admitted on death of Thomas. Francis surrenders to use of his Will. 19 February 1714 Francis surrenders to use of Mary her heirs and assigns provided she attains the age of 21. Should she not, then to the use of Ann Ford, another daughter of Thomas Ford, and her heirs and assigns. 9 April 1716 Mary admitted. Mary surrenders. John admitted. Value/Rental: 1s.2d. Fine for two admittances £5.0s.0d. 1706 Fine £3.0s.0d. 1716 Fine £3.0s.0d.
20/4 Sheet 47 20 October 1698 to 22 November 1705 Humphrey Anderson; Nicholas Anderson Messuage and garden. 20 October 1698 Humphrey acknowledged to hold. 22 November 1705 Nicholas acknowledged to hold. Value/Rental: 7d.
20/4 Sheet 48 22 November 1705 Henry Child; Elizabeth Child, wife of Henry. 1 rood land and appurtenances adjoining the garden occupied by Edward Johnson. 22 November 1705 Death of Henry presented. Elizabeth acknowledged to hold. Value/Rental: 8d.
20/4 20/4 Sheet 49 22 November 1705 Thomas Reynolds, Senior; Thomas Reynolds, Junior. 1 acre of land in Long Furlong. 22 November 1705 Thomas Reynolds, Junior declared to be heir of Thomas Reynolds, Senior. Bailiff ordered to distrain. Value/Rental: 2d.
20/4 Sheet 50 12 March 1743 William Parkhurst; William Parkhurst, grandson of William. John Chelsom and Edward Goldsmith, guardians to William, the infant. 2 messuages and barns and 1 acre of land abutting East on Hoel Hill, South on ½ acre land belonging to George Lewen, North on land of John Harris, West upon Priesthill. 12 March 1743 William, an infant, admitted on death of William, Senior. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. Fine 13s.4d.
20/4 Sheet 51 6 March 1755 Thomas Williams Messuage and garden. 6 March 1755 Heirs of Thomas required to take up lands. ‘No-one came’.
20/4 Sheet 52 31 July 1757 Henry Fendall; William Williams, clerk, nephew of Henry; Penelope Thomson, widow. Peter Prevost. Coachhouse, stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and ¾ acres of land called ‘Monks’ near South Street at Ewell bought by him from Henry Fendall and Eleanor Healey. 31 July 1757 Death of Henry presented. William admitted. William surrenders to use of Penelope. Penelope admitted. Value/Rental: 4d. Fine 8d.
Bundle 20 section 6a Extracts from Court Rolls, 1602 to 1694 [Not summarised]
Bundle 20 section 12/xi Presentment of Homage, Court Roll, 1609
19 January 1610 Presentment of Homage – Edward Hall; Richard Oxen[bad]; Richard Cockyn; George Dawes; John Richards; Alan Tayulor; William Teg; Blanche Heathe, wife of John; Dorothy Dowse; Sir Nicholas Saunders, Kt.; Francis Saunders; Bartholomew Fromons; Agnes Hitchin, widow; James Car; William Loveday[?]; Christian Vanderbrige; Jerome Vanderbrige. Garden called ‘Wastles’ near Hull [?] near Balards garden on East. Presentment of the death of the wife of Jerome Vanderbrigg and enquiry for heirs. Herriot, a feather bed value £3.0s.0d. Rent 8d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xii Letter re: Drafting Admission, 1612
September 1612 Thomas Butsall to Mr Collett; Thomas Hitchins (“brother” of writer); Lady Lumley, Tower Hill. Letter to Mr Collett from Thomas Butsall asking for delivery of copies.
Bundle 20 section 12/xiii Presentment of Homage, 1612
21 September 1612 John Ricards Tenants: Nicholas Saunders; Francis [?] Saunders; Bartholomew Fromondes; William Philips; Edward Skete; James —, in right of his wife; William Francis; Francis Wilkins; Edward Hall; Thomas Waterer; Thomas Tinlo [?]; William Tegge; John Heaby [?]. 21 September 1612 Homage presents death of John. No knowledge of his holdings and therefore craves further day to enquire. Homage presents names of defaulting tenants. [Note: Manuscript too faded to be completely decipherable]
Bundle 20 section 12/xiv Note of Transfer of Copyhold, 1613
July 1613 St. John Bray; Francis Boulton Thomas Collet, Steward. Shop with room lately built and a piece of land adjoining 7 perches long, 10 feet wide, lately belonging to St. John Braye. Sold by Bray to Francis Boulton, contrary to the custom of the Manor. 20 July 1613 Transfer of the above recorded and signed by Steward.
Bundle 20 section 12/xv Memorandum of Surrender, 1614
31 October 1614 Surrender Edward Skeete and his wife Jane to Ann Boys, wife of Thomas Boys, Minister of Epsom for life. Remainder to William Boys, son of Ann and Thomas Boys. Edwaard Fenner and John rogers, Witnesses. Memo of surrender by Edward Skeete, 3 roods of land to use of Ann Boys, etc. Endorsed: Surrender by Edward and wife Jane to the Lord. Fine 10s. and 12d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xvi Surrender, in Rough Note, 1615
15 March 1615 Edward Skeete and John Rogers, customary tenants. Manor of Fitznells alias Fennells. Edward Hall to Edward Cordwell, Blackfriars, London. Southfield, Ewell. Endorced surrender by way of mortgage by Edward Skeete and John Rogers into the hands of the Lord, 1 house ‘Catewell’, barn, stable, and orchard; ½ acre in Southfield. Value/Rental: £90.0s.0d. Fine 10s.
Bundle 20 section 12/xvii Court roll on Paper, with Rough Note on the Back, 1617
20/12/xvii Sheet 1 John Downes, apparently informer; Richard Onyon [or Anyou], cordwainer in City of London. Notice of presentation apparently on information laid against Richard Onyon (or Anyon) for carrying on the trade of currying leather in or near London. [Dates and amounts of penalty left blank]
20/12/xvii Sheet 2 William Kirkman; Ann Barnard; John Ready; Thomas Ellis; Thomas Lambert; Lord Willoughby. Sale of a Manor by William Kirkman to Ann Barnard. [The document is almost illegible. This is probably a Gatton document] Value/Rental: £2,300.0s.0d.
20/12/xvii Sheet 3 10 April 1617 Edward Hall; Edmund Cordwell of Blackfriars, London. Customary tenants: Edward Skeete; John Rogers. William Phillips, Lord of the Manor. Robert Rowe (Armiger), Steward. Essoins: George Dawes; William Loveday; Thomas Hitchill; Jerom Stephens; Francis Wilkin. Homage: William Phillips, Junior; John Rogers; Henry Otway; James Kempe; Henry Cooke. Defaulters, amerced: Nicholas Saunders, Kt.; Richard Cockin, Kt.; Bartholomew Fromans; James Carr; William Hamond. Messuage called ‘Catewell’ with barn, stable, and orchard, and ½ acre land in Southfield. Edward having surrendered by way of mortgage at £90.0s.0d. Edmund admitted.
20/12/xvii Sheet 4 16 April 1617 Edward Fenner also Venner; John Waterer. 1 messuage, barn, stable, and 1 acre of land, surrendered by Edward to John since last Court. But John has not appeared at Court to be admitted so premises are forfeited into hands of the Lord.
Bundle 20 section 12/xviii Fragment of Court Roll, on Paper, 1617
20/12/xviii Sheet 1 16 April 1617 1. Edward Venner or Fenner; John Walter; 2. Edward Hall; Edmund Cordwell of Blackfriars. William Phillips, Lord of the Manor. Essoins: George Dawes; William Loveday; Thomas Hitchill; Jerome Ste[hens; Francis Wilkin. Homage: William Phillipps, Junior; Henry Cooke; Henry Otwaye; John —; James —. Defaulters: Nicholas —; —Cockyn; Bartholomew Fromans; James Kempe; William [?] Hamond. Customary tenants: Edward Skeete; John Rogers. 1. 16 April 1617 Tenement, —, and stable. John did not appear to be admitted. Reverted to the Lord of the Manor. 2. Messuage called ‘Catewell’, a barn, stable, and orchard, with ½ acrew in the common field called ‘Southfeld’. 16 April 1617 Edward surrenders by way of mortgage for £90.0s.0d. Edmund admitted. Fine 10s. [Information shown same as on xvii Sheet 3 and xvii Sheet 4. Note: Much of document missing, much faded, and indecipherable] Back of document: 7 acres [?] and a halfe —, half acre in the —, — John Rogers, and half in Richard Wilkins. The whole paid quarterly. The — for m— xx.
20/12/xviii Sheet 2 30 September 1617 [Much of document is missing] John Richardes; Ralph Richardes, son of John; John Water; —. Homage: — Stephens; — Wilkins; Henry Otway; James Kempe. Defaulters: Nicholas Sauanders; William Cockyn; Edward —; Bartholomew Froman; James —; William Hamond; George Dawes; William —; Thomas Hitchill. Death of John recorded. Seized of certain tenements. Ralph acknowledged as heir. [Much of entry is missing] Recorded that John Water did not come to be admitted.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/11a Rental Extract, Undated
Tenement with garden near the lower mill. Thomas Hoke holds by copy. Sometime Palamer lately Thomas Cole now George —. Rent 6s.8d. Tenement and garden of old Catewell and ½ acre at Southfeild. Robert Hall holds by copy. Sometime Parker. Rent 5s. 1 acre on Hemehull. William Byrde of Ebbesham holds freely. Rent 2d. heriot and relief. [Court Roll 16 Henry VI (1437/8) states that John Bryd acknowledged himself to hold the aforesaid by rent aforesaid and did his fealty and the said William said that he had the same acre.] 4th part of Shalforde’s lands. Held freely by Mr. Fromont. Rent 2s.9d. 4th part of Shalforde’s lands, Nicholas Fenneer holdeth lately Grace. Rent 2s.9d. The other 2 parts. Mr. Saunder holds freely. Rent 5s.6d. Wrights Close in Brodemers feild. Mr. Saunder holds freely. Rent 6d. 1 acre beyond the rythe in Northcroft by Merchdytche. Mr. Saunder holds freely. Rent 3d. 1 acre at Longdowne. R Saunder holds freely late Lystney. Rent 2d. 1 acre at Clotdene. Mr. Saunder holds freely lately John Saunder. Rent 1d. Bundle 20 section 12/xix Court Roll on Paper, with Notes of Rents, 1621
20/12/xix Sheet 1 20 April 1620 Robert Rogers; Edmund Horde; James Kempe. William Phillips, Lord of the Manor. Robert Rowe, Steward. Essoins: Edward Skeete for William Boys; John Waterer and William Loveday for Henry Cooke; George Dawes for Francis Wilkyn; — Mannyng’s widow. Homage: Edmund Cordwell; Jerome Stevens; Francis Wilkin; James Kempe; Henry Cooke; Henry Otway. Defaulters: Nicholas Saunders; William Hamond; James Carr; Bartholomew Fromans. Cottage and garden. 20 April 1620 Surrendered by Robert to use of Edmund and his heirs. Claim made by Richard Beckinsull. Richard ordered to appear to be admitted. 1acre land in Longdown. Land to be seized as James had not asked to be admitted.
20/12/xix Sheet 2 21 April 1620 John Waterer; Humfry Norrys. Robert Rowe, Steward. Witnesses [?]: Edmund Cordwell; Thomas Rogers; John Sto—; John Stanton. Tenement called Frerebras and 1 acre of land at Howell Hill. 21 April 1620 Surrendered by John to Humphrey and his heirs by way of mortgage. Redeemable on payment of £44.0s.0d.
20/12/xix Sheet 3 16 July 1621 William Hamond; Daniell Franke. William Phillips, Junior, Lord of the Manor. Tenants: Nicholas Saunders; Richard Cockin; Edward Skeete; William Boys; James Carr; Edmund Cordwell; Thomas Hitchyll; Henry Cooke; Jane Rogers; James Kempe; Bartholomew Frooman; Jeremiah Stephens; Francis Wilkins; Williama Lovedaye; — Mannynge, widow; William Hamond; Henry Otwaye; Daniell Franke; John Waterer; Edward Savage. Essoins: William Boyes; William Loveday; Henry Otway. Homage: Francis Wilkin; Edmund Cordwell; James Kempe; William Hamond. Defaulters: Nicholas Saunders; James Carr; Bartholomew Frooman; Thomas Hitchell; Richard Cockyn; Humfry Norris; Jane Byers. Amerciance of 12d. paid, which was imposed at the last Court for his suit of Court. Daniell Franke admitted tenant.
20/12/xix Sheet 4 (Reverse of Sheet) Undated c.1622 Saunder Bray Land formerly Provys Brodley Furlong, Rent 2s.4d.; Churchmans, Rent 7d.; Land and Close called Whitwelles with a tenement built thereon, and 3 harvest days, Rent 16d.; Brockham’s barn, Rent 20d.; A house occupied by Michael Peacocke and the backside, and 4 harvest days, and 1 meadow day, Rent 3d.; 1 acre at Longdowne, Rent 2d.; ½ acre late George Douste at Butt Pitt. Rent 1d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xx Rough Note of Copy of Court Roll, 1622
3 December 1622 Thomas Hytchin; Bartholomew Rogers and Elizabeth, wife of Bartholomew, of Crosse Keyes, Gracious Streete, London. William Phillipps, Lord of the Manor. Thomas —, Steward. Customary tenants: Edward Skeete; John Waterer. 2 messuages opposite the Pynfold, occupied by Bartholomew Rogers and Thomas Kinge. Thomas surrenders to Bartholomew and Elizabeth and their heirs as security for £26.7s.0d. Bartholomew and Elizabeth admitted. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. Rent to Bartholomew and Elizabeth 5s. Fine 3s.4d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/17 Letter, 1622
2 October 1622 Bartholomew Rogers; Thomas Hoord. London. Letter re: arrangements for meeting.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/18 Presentment to Manor Court of Surrender, Undated
Joan Brown, widow, by the hands of Thomas Adams and George Harrison; Marryan Brown, wife of Richard Evane. Presentment to Manor Court of surrender. Death of Joan Brown, who had surrendered to the Lord a croft containing 3 acres to use of her daughter Marryan, the wife of Richard Evane.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/19 Letter, Undated
Letter from Bartholomew Rogers to Horde concerning work to be done.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/20 Presentment at Manor Court, Undated
John Gladwin, the elder; John Gladwin; Robert Gladwin, of Shundngde, Herts. Presentment at Manor Court: declaration of the death of John Gladwin and that John Gladwin the younger, son of Robert, is his cousin and heir.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/28 Rental Extract, Undated, with Presentments at Court Baron, 1604
20/12/xxi/28 Front Richard Cockin holds freely for himself and his heirs a piece of land called Whitwelles upon which a tenement is built, and 3 acres in Southfeld. Rent 16d. and 3 days in Autumn. Alienated to the use of Jeremiah Stevens and his heirs who does fealty. Jermiah Vandebrigg holds a garden called Wustelles. Rent 8d. Death presented. No- one came. William Lovedaie holds freely a shop with a room now built above it and a piece of land adjoining. William Richardson and Mary his wife, and William Foster, hold freely to themselves and to the heir of William Foster a messuage, a curtilage, a garden. Rent 10d. Alienated to Francis Saunders and his heirs. Thomas Fromondes who hold freely 10 acres in Shallfordes felde and Dicket Meade is distrained. Rent 2s.9d. Alienated to William Fromondes and his heirs.
20/12/xxi/28 Reverse 21 August 1604 Presentation at Court Baron. 1. Fines for non-appearance; 2. Fine for stopping a waterway; 3. Surrender by John Hall to Edward Hall, formerly Richard Bray. 1. Non-appearance: Richard Oxenbrydg, 3s.4d.; Mr. Cocking, Nether Southlong ½ acre, 3s.4d.; George Dawes, Nether Southlong ½ acre, 3s.4d.; Henry Cooke, Nether Southlong ½ acre, 4d.; Francis Wylkins, 4d.; Nicholas Fener, 4d.; James Kemp, 4d.; John Rychardes, 4d.; Allen Taylor, 4d.; James Carnel, 4d.; William Tegg, 4d.; Thomas Fletcher, 4d.; Ambrose Lambert, 4d.; Mistress Blanche Spilsted, 4d; Dorothea Dowse; Nicholas Saunder, Kt. 2. Presented: John Stanllen for pining up the water so that the highway ys anoyd thearby, 3s.4d. 3. Appearance: John Hall surrendered a tenement and garden called Catewell called Parker and ½ acre of land lying in Nether Southlong once Richard Bray, with appurtenances to the use and behoof of Edward Hall, 5s.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/29 Presentment at Manor Court, Undated
Presentment at Manor Court: Stevenes, Jerymye; Sanders, Francis; Sanders Sir Nicholas; Coken, Sir Richard; Formones, Hendrye; Hall, Edward; Das George; Fener, Edward. Note of sale made by Stevenes to Sanders, the death of Francis Sanders, and default of tenants. Yewellfeld.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/30 Presentment at Manor Court, Undated
Presentment at Manor Court: Sanders, Sir Nicholas; Sanders, Francis; Cokken, Sir William; Forman, Hendry; Phylypes, William; Cor, James; Fener, Edward; Hether, John; Kempe, James; Hamer, William; Waterer, Thomas; Myn, Sir William; Phillipes, William, Junior. Presentments at Court for non-appearance also for various purchases of land. [NB. The whole page has a line drawn through it.]
Bundle 20 section 12/xxii-xxiii Property Mortgage with Duplicate, 1626
Note of admission, 1626, with duplicate Mortgage on Fitznells property. 26 April 1626 Bartholomew Bulley (mortgagor); Margaret Sheppard (mortgagee). James Acton, Lord of the Manor; Pedgell Harlowe, Steward. Messuage with garden containing 1 rood more or less. Mortgage of £24.10s. Repayment £4 p.a. after initial payment of £4.10s. Rent 5s. [xxii appears to be a rough draft of xxiii].
Bundle 20 section 18X/ix Rental of Two Messuages in Epsom, 1632
Ingerhams Rental 1632 John Ireland of Epsom (Ingerhams). Formerly Thomas Cheteman then John Richardson then Edward Balestick later Nicholas Fromonds late — Huletts. Thomas Chapman, Richard Skete, William Newland, M.P. Previous tenants cited. Addressed to ‘William Newland, M.P., at Gatton near Reigate’. John Richardson owes suit at Court in right of his wife, formerly wife of Richard Skete. (1499-1500 or 1523/24) [15 Henry VII or VIII]. John Richardson and Thomas Cheteman owed suit and defaulted. (1500/01 or 1524/25) [16 Henry VII or VIII]. 15 October 1559 Edward Balstribe paid for relief 11s. Value/Rental: 2s. p.a.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxiv Court Presentments, 1633
16 January 1633 Fennells Manor Court Baron, Presentments: James Acton, Lord of the Manor. William Loveday, deceased. Shope chamber and land 7 perches by 10 ft. Edward Loveday, his heir, admitted. Robert Cordewell and Frances, his wife, surrender to Samuel Cordewell. Tenements. William Hammon, deceased. John Hammon, his heir, son of Roger Hammon. Releafe 6d. Robert Goddarte, defaulter. 12d. Affirmers: Jeremy Stephens, Bartholomew Rogers.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxv Note of Surrender, 1640
31 August 1640 Richard Waterer surrenders messuage and 1 acre in West Street, in occupation of Richard Ware, to use of Joan Beetsham for life, then to heirs of Richard Waterer. Conditional on Richard Waterer dying within 11 months. Affirmers: Henry Weller, Edward Wilkin.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxvi Note of Surrender, 1640
8 September 1640 Samuel Philipes surrenders 4 acres arable land called Shalfords or Shovers field, to the use of William Cocksetter. George Dowse, tenant; Nicholas Gittins and Edward Loveday, customary tenants.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxvii Surrender, 1641
Court roll on paper, 1641, with rough notes, on two folios 25 March 1641 Fitznells Manor Court note of surrender. Samuel Phillips surrenders 4 acres at Shalford alias Shovers field to William Cocksetter. Fine 40s. George Dowse, occupier; Nicholas Gittins and Edward Lovedaye, customary tenants. James Acton, Lord of the Manor. William Acton, Steward. Surrendered to the Court 8 September 1640 [see 20/12/xxvi]. W. Cocksetter admitted. Essoins: Nicholas Knapps per Nicholas Gittins; Blanch Spilsted per Richard Dolton; Richard Waterer per Richard Ware; Edward Skeete. Homage: Nicholas Gittens, Bartholomew Rogers, Thomas Wells, [Henry?] Weller, William Boyse, Edward Lovedaye, Jurors. Amercements: Bartholomew Fromens, Henry Ottwaye, in default of suit of Court. William Devonshire alienated to Thomas Wells, one close called Whitwells in which is built a tenement. William Cocksetter obtains permission to let the whole or part of 4 acres of pasture in Shalford for 21 years. Fine 7s. [On the back are notes]: Blanch Spilsted, wife to Mr. Carre, and Mr. Richard Dolten marries Carre’s daughter. Whether and where Mr. Skeete holds 5 acres and a toft. Admittance: John Bully, Edward Loveday, William Cocksetter. £10.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxviii Court Roll, 1641
Fitznells Court Roll 25 March 1641 Homage: Bartholomew Fromens, Gent.; Robert Rogers, Anna Boyes; William Boyes; William Francke; Jane Rogers; Edward Skeete, Gent.; Bartholomew Rogers; John Bulley; Edward Loveday; Richard Waterer; — Lawley; Richard Dolton in iure uscoris; Nicholas Knapp; William Richardson; — Saunder; — Philipps; Henry Ottwaye; Henry Woolmer; William Pennycot; William Loftman; Richard Skeete; Nicholas Hambrecher; Thomas Otwaye; John Agland; Geoffrey Cantlowe; John Heighton; William Grissell; William Winge; William Whitson; William ap Willis; Richard Atwood; William Parker; William Warwicke; Nicholas Gittins, Gent.; John Goldwyer; Thomas Cole; John Heyton; Edward Wilkins; Thomas Wells; William Boys. Essoins: Nicholas Knappe per Nicholas Gittens; Blanch Spilsted per Richard Dolton; Richard Waterer per Richard Swane. Homage: Nicholas Gittens, Bartholomew Rogers, Thomas Wells, Henry Weller, Williama Boyse, Edward Loveday. James Acton, Lord of the Manor; William Acton, Steward
Bundle 20 section 12/xxix Presentments of Jury, 1641
Fitznells Presentments of Jury 25 March 1641 Lord of the Manor, William Hord. Jury: Nicholas Gittens; Bartholomew Rogers; Thomas Wells; William Boys; Edward Willkings [deleted]; Edward Loveday; Henry Weller. Non-appearance: Bartholomew Formanes, Henry Ottwaye. Death of Bartholomew Bulley presented. John Bulley recognised as heir. Four acres land surrendered by William Coxsetter to Nicholas Gittens and Edward Loveday. 1 messuage and 1 acre surrendered by Richard Waterer to William Weller and Edward Wilkins (customary tenants). 1 acre with messuage built on it, sold by William Derbyshire to Thomas Welles.
Bundle 20 section 18X/x Extent of Lands of Sir Nicholas Sander in Ewell, 1642
A note of the lands of Sir Nicholas Sander. 25 January 1624 [?] Thomas Codington – Colles; Southfurlong; Prest hill; Bansted Parck Payell; Hachfurlonge; Tayelles hill; Lingcroft; North Croft; Abreg Close; Coperes. Phillip Marten – Uper Westlandes; Short Leyese. Jerem Stevens – Lowe Hase. Thomas Aden – Long Dowen. John Boye – Hetthes. Mark Seger – Long Dowen. John Stanton – Southlong; Hachfurlong; Norcroft. Nicholas Wattrer – Woofurlong; Walton Bush; Long Croft; Thomas Aden. Thomas Hednall – Shareresfeld. Ralf Fernel – Long Dowen, Heyes. Thomas Wattrer – Long Dowen; Plowfurlong; Hese; Westmarkfurlong; Woofurlong; Longfurlong, Bachelleres Boesh; Upper Mesden; Stack Hill; Reyedden Hege; Long Croft; Savege Close; Deckard Med. Robert Saney – Lower Charmenymede; North Croft; Southlong; Shepacre in Downfurlong; Whitpet Hill. Robert Rogers – The Pit; Longfurlong; Long Dowen. [A double column list of tenants of Sir Nicholas Sander, with the amount of land held in each field]
Bundle 20 section 12/xxx Memorandum of Surrender, 1650
Fitznells Memorandum of Surrender 9 November 1650 Richard Waterer to Robert Child. Steward, James Acton. Messuage and 1 acre of land in Howell Furlong in occupation of Richard Wayer, surrendered by R. Waterer to Lord of the Manor to use of Robert Child for ever. [Part of transaction on xxxi and xxxii]
Bundle 20 section 12/xxxi Note of Surrender, 1650
Fitznells Manor note of surrender. 9 November 1650 Robert Child to Thomas Rogers, son of Bartholomew Rogers, and Hester Rogers his wife, for lives and to their heirs. James Acton, Steward. 1 messuage with appurtenances and 1 acre in Howell Furlong surrendered by Robert Child to Thomas and Hester Rogers. [See 20/12/xxx]
Bundle 20 section 12/xxxii Extract of Court Roll on Paper, 1650
Fitznells extract of Court Roll on paper. 9 November 1650 Thomas Rogers and Hester his wife versus Robert Childe. William Horde, Lord of the Manor; James Acton, Steward; Nicholas Gittins and Edward Loveday, Homage; Richard Waterer and Robert Godard, vouchees; Thomas Newman, common vouchee. 1 messuage and 1 acre land in Ewell. Admission of Thomas and Hester Rogers following action of recovery against Robert Childe.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxxiii Extract of Court Rolls, 1662
Fitznells extract of Court Rolls 12 January 1662 Thomas Rogers, carpenter, to William Parkhurst of Cheam, son of Oliver Parkhurst, Ewell, and Elizabeth, wife of William. Customary tenants: John Rogers; Edward Loveday. Witnesses: John Watterer; Edward Cuddington. Messuage ‘Ferebrass’ with barn, stable, outhouses, yards, garden, and orchard abutting on lands of Nicholas Knapp and Henery Fendall, East, Mr. Glinn on West, on West Street, South. 1 acre of land in Nonsuch Field abutting on land of Thomas Parkhurst, North, Robert Rogers, South, on Howell Hill, East, occupied by James Star. Surrendered by Thomas Rogers to William and Elizabeth Parkhurst for lives, remainder to their heirs.
Bundle 20 section 12/v Presentment of Surrender Out of Court, 1662
1662 [? No date given. This was a surrender out of Court, now being presented. Date suggested on County’s check list is 16th Century, but see 20/4 Sheet18, 15 May 1662] Nicholas Knapp; Henry Fendall; Anne, wife of Henry. Tenement called ‘Catwell’ with barn, orchard, and garden, 3 yards of land in the common field of Ewell in Lower Southlonge abutting on the land of Robert Rogers on South, and land of William Hulme on West. Surrender of Nicholas. Henry and Anne admitted for life. Fine £5.0s.0d.
Bundle 20 section 12/xxxiv Court Baron, Court Roll, 1663
Fitznells Court Baron 24 April 1663 Free tenants: William Howard, Gent., and his wife; Edward Skeete, Gent.; William Boyce, Gent.; Thomas Wells; Thomas Rogers; John Rogers; William Cuddington; Francis Wilkins. Copyholders: Richard Seward; — Manninge, widow; Henry Fendall; John Ottway; — Barnes; Thomas Rogers; Ann Gittins; William Parkys; William Franke; Edward Skeet, Gent.; Jane Saunders; Mary Saunders; Edward Loveday William Tegg. Homage: John Rogers; William Tegg; John Ottwaye; Edward Lovedaye; William Parkis. Lord of the Manor, Thomas Turgys; Steward, James Acton. Homage tenants; also presentment that Edward Skeet had died. William Andrews married his daughter and holds lands formerly Edward Skeet.
Bundle 20 section 18X/i Quit Rental, Undated
Manor of Fennells Rent Roll, Quit Rents. 29 October —. Henry Fendall, 5s.; William Parkhurst, 6s.8d.; Edward Skeete, 1s.2d.; Thomas Rogers, 5s.; William Howard, 2s.9d.; John Otwaye, 2s.4d.;Thomas Wells, 1s.3d.; Ann Gittins, 7d.; John Bancks, 7d.; William Boys, 4d.; Jeane and Marye Sanders, 1s.8d.; William Tegg, 1s.4d.; Peter Basemore, 4d.; Edward Lovedaye, 3d.; William Saunders, 5s.9d.; Francis Willkins, 2d.; Nickolas Knappe, 6d.; Master Glinn for lands, 2s.9d.; Samuell Hawkins, 9d.; John Rogers, 8d.; Master Rand for a little garden and a toft, 1s.8d.; ― Hulmes, 1d. ; ― —, 2d. [A Note of Rentals on parchment. After the name of Francis Wilkins the hand changes and is very difficult to read. Apparently slightly earlier than No. 18] Total Rental: £2.1s.9d.
Bundle 20 section 1 ‘Extract of the Court Rolls’, 1678 to 1767
20/1 Sheet 1 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 1. Jane, wife of Thomas Browninge (formerly widow of Thomas Rogers). 2. Jane [Kilmister] and Mary [Elsden], daughters of Thomas Browninge; Jane Elsden; Henry Kilmister; Mary Elsden; Jane Ferman; Peter Hambridge; John Hambridge. [ Property 2 subsequently became ‘The Eight Bells’. There is nothing to show whether Property 1 is the same as Property 2] 1. Messuage or tenement with barn, orchard, garden, etc. [in Ewell – no other location given] 26 April 1678 Jane Browninge admitted as tenant in succession to Thomas Rogers. 2. Three cottages, orchard, garden, etc. [no location given] in occupation of John Hill, Richard Tunnell, and Frances Boyse, widow. 26 April 1688 Proclamation for heirs of Thomas Browninge. 15 October 1689 Henry Kilmister and wife Jane admitted to a moiety. Rent 2s.6d. p.a. Fine 5s. Surrendered to themselves for life etc. Rent 6d. p.a. 6 January 1695 Proclamation for Mary Elsden. 20 October 1698 Jane Elsden, daughter of William and Mary Elsden, admitted to the other moiety, then occupied by George Carendine, Robert Howe, and James Dowse. William Elsden granted custody. Rent 2s.6d. p.a. 22 November 1705 Henry Kilmister acknowledged tenant of half; Jane Elsden other half. Henry Kilmister surrendered to use of his Will. Fine 10s. 19 February 1714 In occupation of John Jeale and Moses Tegg. Mary Elsden died, seized [of whole apparently]. Jane, wife of Henry Ferman, her daughter and heir, admitted. Fine 5s. Jane and Henry surrendered to Peter Hambridge. 16 February 1716 Peter Hambridge died, seized. Proclamation of son and heir John Hambridge. Rent 5s. p.a. 9 May 1787 John Griffin at sign of Eight Bells. Rent 5s.
20/1 Sheet 2 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 1. Edward Loveday, son of Edward Loveday. 2. Thomas Bird. 1. Messuage, orchard, garden in West Street. Rent 3d. 26 April 1678 Admission of Edward Loveday, Junior, on death of Edward Loveday, Senior. 3 June 1681 Surrender to said Edward and his wife, Elizabeth. Admitted. Fine 6d. 2. Messuage, barn, garden in West Street. Rent 3d. 22 November 1705 Acknowledgment that Thomas Bird holds in right of his wife Mary. Value/Rental: 3d. p.a.
20/1 Sheet 3 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 1. John Otway and Eleanor his wife. 2. Ann Terry, daughter of John. 3. William Noyes. 4. William Round (customary tenants in succession). 5. Anthony Chamier, Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of Manor of Fitznells in 1767. a) Customary messuage, barns, etc. abutting South on West Street; North on lands of Lord of Manor of Fitznells, West on lands of Hester Rogers called ‘Aystens’ or ‘Oystens’; b) 1 acre in Long Furlong, Southfield, all then in occupation of Peter Basemore. 3 June 1681 Surrender to use of John Otway and wife Eleanor. 8 June 1689 Admission of John and Eleanor Otway and licence to demise. 22 November 1705 Death of John Otway. Admission of his only daughter Ann, wife of Richard Terry. Fine 3s.10d. 12 January 1767 Following surrender on 27 March 1738 by William Mayes. William Round was admitted by his attorneys William Griffiths and John Sutton. Fine 1d. Value/Rental: 6s.8d.
20/1 Sheet 4 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 William Tegg admitted; Thomas Symonds, testator; Thomas Eastland of Chipstead admitted; Alexander Bridges, Senior, admitted. [There is nothing to show whether the two properties are the same] 1. Messuage and close of pasture about 2 acres occupied by William Tegg and/or Thomas Baldwyn. 3 June 1681 Proclamation for William Tegg, son of William. 2. Messuage and 4 acres. [In 1767 situated in Shalford, alias Showers field, and occupied by Alexander Brydges]. Rent 1s.8d. Fine 6s.8d. 26 April 1688 William Tegg, son of William, admitted. 15 October 1689 Thomas Symonds admitted on surrender of Nicholas Tegg. Fine 3s.4d. 6 March 1755 Death of Thomas Symonds, shopkeeper. By Will to wife Olave, then son-in-law Nicholas Eastland and Sarah his wife, then grandson Thomas. 12 January 1767 Thomas Eastland, farmer, of Chipstead, admitted. Fine 3s.4d. 26 August 1772 Eastland surrenders to Alexander Bridges, Senior. [20/3a(i). Already on 20/2 Sheet 3] Value/Rental: 1s.8d.
20/1 Sheet 5 16 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 1. a) William Parkhurst, grantor; b) Edward Loveday, to use of said William, his wife Mary and son William; 2. a) William Parkhurst, grandson of William Parkhurst, Mary his wife, grantors to: b) William Wells. 1. a) Messuage ‘Frerebrasse’ with barn, garden, and orchard abutting East on lands of Henry Fendall; West on lands of Lord of the Manor, South on West Street; with b) 1 acre in Nonsuch Field in the parish of Ewell, abutting North on lands of Thomas Parkhurst, South on land of Robert Rogers, and East on Howell Hill. 3 June 1681 by Common Recovery, William Parkhurst conveyed to Edward Loveday to use of William, Mary, and son William. Admitted. Fine £12. 22 November 1705 Death of William Parkhurst. Mary is the tenant for life. [Ann Parkhurst was occupier of messuage at 2a) land in Southfield. Present tenant —. Rent 4d.] 2. a) Two Copyhold messuages with barns, stables, outhouses, orchards, and gardens [no location given other than Ewell parish]; with b) 1 acre abutting East on Hoel Hill, South on George Lewen’s ½ acre, North on land of John Harris, West on Priest Hill, situate in Cuddington, (formerly in the possession of William Parkhurst, deceased, and then of George Parkhurst, Sarah Parkhurst, and Edward Goldsmith). Rent 6s.8d. 12 March 1743 William Parkhurst, in fact grandson of said William, (guardians: John Chelsom, maltster, and Edward Goldsmith, farmer) admitted. Fine 13s.4d. [In this extract new style apparently adopted] 14 September 1761 William Parkhurst and his wife Mary surrendered (a) two messuages, etc., then occupied by John Seymore and Roger Bundy; (b) 1 acre abutting as before given, except South on land formerly George Lewen’s, to William Wells. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. [20/3a(i) Nicholas Fenner died (no date). Edward Fenner mortgaged to John Waterer (no date). John Waterer surrendered to Humphrey Norris on mortgage. 15 May 1662 Parkhurst and wife admitted it appears. Fine £10]
20/1 Sheet 6 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767. 1. Bartholomew Bully and wife Jane (later Smith) admitted; 2. Edward Artenberry surrendered to: 3. Richard Randell; 4. John and Mary Bradford surrendered to: 5. William Wells. [Items 1 and 3 are the same property. There is nothing to show whether item 2 is a different one] 1. Messuage and orchard (about 1 rood) near the Common Pound, occupied by George Baxter (or Batter). 26 April 1688 Admission of Bartholomew Bully and his wife Jane on surrender of Richard and Mary Peter. Rent 20d. Fine 6s.8d. November 1705 Jane Smith acknowledged to hold. 2. One small messuage held by Bartholomew Bully. 6 January 1695 On death of Bartholomew, held by his wife Jane for life. 3. Messuage and orchard (about 1 rood) in Ewell. 16 February 1716 Jane Smith, widow, formerly Bully, died, seized. Fine 3s.4d. Admission of her grandson Edward Artenberry and surrender by him to Richard Randell. 6 March 1755 Richard Randell had died, seized six years before but no heir had appeared. 11 April 1755 Mary, wife of John Bradford, grand-daughter of Richard Randell admitted, and surrender by John and Mary to William Davis. Rent 1s.8d. Fine 3s.4d. Value/Rental: 1s.8d [or 1s.6d.]. Fine 3s.4d. Heriot 5s.
20/1 Sheet 7 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 William Andrews, citizen and haberdasher of London, Testator; Andrew and Hercules Underhill admitted, and surrendered to Thomas Perkins, Testator; Francis Farley admitted, and surrendered to Mary Ford, late Grey, surrendered to John Marten, gentleman; John Meackham; George Meackham. Toft of 5½ acres in Southfield. 26 April 1688 All Copyholds of William Andrews in Manor of Fitznells surrendered to use of his Will. Rent 1s.2d. 20 October 1698 Death of William Andrews. 22 November 1705 Andrew Underhill and Hercules Underhill, grandsons of William Andrews, and entitled under his Will, admitted to said 5½ acres. Hercules surrendered his moiety to Andrew. Admitted. Fine £5. 4 March 1706 Andrew surrendered said 5½ acres and all other customary lands to Thomas Perkins, who suffered common recovery, was admitted, and surrendered to use of his Will. 1 November 1708 Thomas Perkins died, seized. Francis Farley admitted, and surrendered to use of his Will. 19 February 1714 Francis Farley surrendered to Mary Ford, daughter of Thomas Ford, citizen and vintner of London. 19 April 1716 Mary Grey, formerly Ford, admitted. Fine £3. John and Mary Grey surrendered to John Martin, gentleman, who sold to John Meackham, gentleman. 12 January 1767 Death of John Meackham. George Meackham, his brother the heir at law, admitted through his attorney. Fine 1d. The property then described as toft and 5½ acres in Southfield, viz.: 1 acre West Marsh Furlong, abutting East on road to White Pit, and South on Durhams land; ½ acre ditto; ¾ acre West Marsh Furlong abutting East on Richard Calverley, and South on Ebbisham Field; ½ acre abutting East on road to Walton, and South on Ebbisham Field; ½ acre Long Furlong, abutting East on William Parkhurst, and South on road to Walton; 1 acre Stake Hill, abutting on North and East to lands of William Harrison; 3 roods Walton Bush, abutting on North Richard Calverley, and South William Harrison; ½ acre Walton Bush, abutting on North Richard Calverley, and South E. Goldsmith. Value/Rental: 1s.2d. [See also 20/2 Sheet 1]
20/1 Sheet 8 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 1. Ann Fendall (formerly Baxter), widow; 2. William Shrawley (lessee); 3. Henry Foreman, Senior and Junior; 4. George Lewen; 5. Richard Thompson and John Starke; 6. Robert Fowle and John Badcock; 7. William Wells and others; 8. William Baldwin. 1. Messuage called ‘Catwells’ with barns, orchard, and garden, and 1 acre in Lincroft, 1½ acres Pirbury, ½ acre Upper South Furlong.[20/3a(v)] 26 April 1688 Ann Fendall (then Baxter) surrendered to use of her Will. 8 June 1689 Demise to William Shrawley for 21 years. 6 January 1695 Admission of Henry Foreman, on surrender by Nicholas Baxter and wife Ann, Rowland Reynolds and wife Elizabeth. Fine 10s. 20 October 1698 Death of Henry Foreman. Admission of his son Henry Foreman (an infant), custody to his mother Elizabeth Foreman. 22 November 1705 Declared that Henry Foreman held the property. Rent 6d. 15 December 1742 Surrender reciting that the Deed of 13 November 1724 whereby Henry Foreman, citizen and girdler of London, surrendered the property, then occupied by Timothy Conyers, to George Lewen, Esq., of Ewell, had been lost; and that his sister Catherine Foreman surrendered again to supply the defect. 15 December 1742 George Lewen admitted. Rent 5s. Fine 10s. George Lewen surrendered to Richard Thomson and John Starke. 25 September 1753 John Starke, Esq. as survivor surrendered the property (then occupied by George Lewen) to Robert Fowle and John Badcock. 8 December 1760 Robert Fowle died, seized. His sister Mary Smith, widow, admitted and surrendered to William Wells, John Allingham, Alexander Bridges, and Thomas Brumfield, who surrendered to William Baldwin. 2. Meadow 3 acres in Lower Southfield. 26 April 1688 Ann Fendall (then Baxter) surrendered to use of her Will. [This land is not mentioned again] Value/Rental: 5s.0d. [20/3a(v). 15.5.1662 Henry Fendall and wife Ann admitted by surrender from Nicholas Knapp. Fine 10s. Then called 3 yards land in Lower Southlong. 1788 held by Mr. Baratty. See also 20/2, Sheet 12]
20/1 Sheet 9 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 Humphrey Anderson; Richard Anderson. Messuage, garden, orchard, and yard in Ewell [No other location]. Rent 7d. 20 October 1698 Humphrey Anderson acknowledged to hold. 22 November 1705 Richard Anderson acknowledged to hold. Relief 7d.
20/1 Sheet 10 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 William Boyce to Eleanor Healey; Henry Fendall to William Williams to Penelope Thompson. [The only apparent connection between these properties is the name Eleanor Healey] 1. Messuage, toft, orchard, several parcels of land containing 2 acres in Southfield. 1 May 1702 William Boyce, who surrendered 6 February 1698 to himself for life, died, Eleanor Healey, an infant, succeeded. Admitted through her father Paul Healey. 2. Coachhouse, stable, outhouses, orchard and garden, and ¾ acre called ‘Monks’ in South Street, Ewell, purchased by Henry Fendall from Boyce Waldron and Eleanor Healey, spinster. Rent 4d. 18 July 1757 Henry Fendall died, seized. 31 July 1757 [20/3a(i)] By Will to nephew William Williams, clerk, who by attorney surrendered to Penelope Thompson, widow. Rent 4d. Fine 8d. 12 January 1767 Penelope Thompson surrendered all her messuages and lands etc., whatsoever in the Manor to the use of her Will.
20/1 Sheet 11 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 Henry Child to Elizabeth Child. Parcel of land 1 rood [No location given] 22 November 1705 Henry Child died. His widow Elizabeth acknowledged as tenant.
20/1 Sheet 12 26 April 1678 to 1705 Thomas Simmonds 1. Messuage and 40 acres called Shalford, alias Showerfield. Rent 16d [or 16s.] 22 November 1705 Thomas Simmonds acknowledged to hold. 2. Messuage in Ewell. [No location given] 22 November 1705 Thomas Simmonds acknowledged to hold. Rent 4d. Relief 4d. [Note: 22 November 1705 Another messuage and 2 acres in Southfield occupied by Ann Parkhurst, freely held by —. Rent 4d.] [See also Sheet 3, messuage and 4 acres]
20/1 Sheet 13 26 April 1678 to 1706 Michael Stacey Messuage lately erected in Whitewells Close and 3 acres in Southfield. Rent 16d. 22 November 1705 to March 1706 Michael Stacey acknowledged to hold. Sheet 14 26 April 1678 to 1755 Thomas Williams Customary messuage and garden in Ewell late in occupation of —. 6 March 1755 Thomas Williams, Esq. Proclamation for his heirs, but no one came.
20/1 Sheet 15 26 April 1678 to 1705 Francis Wilkins to Bridget Wilkins to Francis Wilkins, Junior, to Susanna Wilkins. Tenement of the Manor. [No particulars] 6 January 1695 Death of Francis Wilkins. Now held by his wife Bridget Wilkins for life. 20 December 1698 Death of Bridget. Francis, son of Francis, is the heir. 22 November 1705 Death of Francis Wilkins. Susanna Wilkins, daughter of his brother John, is the heir.
20/1 Sheet 16 26 April 1678 to 1705 Thomas Reynolds to Thomas Reynolds. 1 acre of land in Long Furlong. 22 November 1705 Death of Thomas Reynolds. Thomas Reynolds was his son and heir.
20/1 Sheet 17 26 April 1678 to 12 January 1767 Two long lists of freehold and customary tenants: Freehold tenants: — Wamersley Esq., 1678; — Wamersley, widow, 1681; Bartholomew Wamersley, 1688, 1689, 1698; William Andrews, 1678 - 1689; William Boyce, Gentleman, 1678 – 1698, Suit and Services; John Rogers and Jane Rogers, 1678, 1688; Francis Wilkins, 1678 - 1689; Bridget Wilkins, widow, 1695, Suit and Services; Francis Wilkins, Junior, 1698; Anna Cuddington, widow (1688), 1678 – 1698, Suit and Services; Nichols Knapp, Gent., 1678; Thomas Wells 1678; Henry Fendall, 1681; Anne Fendall, alias Baxter, 1688 - 1689; Michael Stacey, 1681 – 1698, Suit and Services; William Parkhurst, 1688 – 1689, 1698; Mary Wright, 1688; Henry Child, in right of his wife Elizabeth, 1688, 1698; Henry Child and wife Elizabeth,1689; Thomas Symonds, 1698; Elizabeth Pigeon, 1681. Customary tenants: Edward Loveday, 1678 – 1698, Suit and Services; — Round, widow, 1678 - 1681; Henry Fendall, 1678 - 1681; Anna Fendall, alias Baxter, 1688 - 1689; John Otway, 1678 – 1698, Suit and Services; — Rand, 1678; William Parkhurst, 1678 - 1681; Thomas Browneinge, in right of his wife, 1678 - 1681; Mary Wright, 1678 - 1688; William Andrews, 1678 - 1689; Bartholomew Bully, in right of his wife Jane Wigley, late Bully, 1678 – 1689; Richard Peter, in right of his wife Jane Wigley, late Bully, 1678 - 1681; William Tegg, 1678 - 1688; Thomas Bourne, 1681; — Roper 1681; Jane Rogers, 1688; Mary Rogers, 1688; Henry Kilmister and wife Jane, 1689; Henry Kilmister, 1695; Henry Kilmister, in right of wife Jane, 1698, Suit and Services; Jane Elsdon, 1689; William Elsdon, grandson of Jane, 1698; Thomas Symonds, 1689, 1698; Elizabeth Foreman, widow, guardian to Henry Foreman, 1698; Thomas Bird, in right of wife Mary, 1698; Andrew Underhill, 1698.
Bundle 20 section 3A/vi Extract from Court Rolls, 1678 to 1787
20/3A/vi Sheet 1 List of surrenders and admissions 1678 to 1787, showing Lords of the Manor and Stewards. Tenants: Thomas Rogers; Elizabeth Pigeon; Henry Fendall; Michael Stacey; Thomas Bourne; — Roper; Jane Rogers; William Parkhurst; Ann Fendall, alias Baxter; Mary Wright; Mary Child; Mary Rogers; William Andrews; John Otway; Henry Kilminster; Jane Kilminster; Mary Elsden; Thomas Symonds; Edward Loveday; Bartholomew Bully; Jane Bully; Francis Wilkins; Bridget Wilkins; Thomas Bird; Andrew Underhill; Jane Wigley, late Bully; Francis Wilkins, Junior; Humphrey Anderson; William Boyce; Eleanor Healy; Paul Healy; — Millett; — Bromfield; Susan Wilkins; Henry Stacey; Thomas Simmonds; Nicholas Anderson; Peter Hambridge; Jane Hambridge, late Kilminster; Francis Farley; Mary Ford; Richard Randale; George Griffin; Thomas Williams; John Badcock; John Harris; Robert Fowle; William Parkhurst II; William Wells; Thomas Eastland; John Meackham; — Chamier; William Round; Penelope Thompson; William Baldwin; William Wells; Thomas Gasson; Martha Eastland; Alexander Bridges; John Bradford; Mary Bradford; William Davis; Alexander Bridges, Junior; John Gasson; Richard Mugridge; William Baldwin, Junior; Simon Baratty; John Griffin. Lords of the Manor: Thomas Turges; George William Newland; Philip Cantillon; Rebecca Cantillon; Robert Dillon; Christian Dillon; Edward Swinbourne; Christian Swinbourne; Anthony Chamier;
20/3A/vi Sheet 2 Lords of the Manor, continued: Andrew Harrison; W.N. Elliott; Dorothy Chamier. Stewards: Henry Byne; James Martin; Edward Underhill; William Conyers; Savile Read.
Bundle 20 section 3A/vii List of papers, 1678 to 1789
List of papers belonging to the Manor of Fennells. 1678 to 1789 Buttolphs Manor; Rooksley Manor; Fennells; Catwells. — Bennett; — Chamier; William Tailor; Thomas Taylor; Thomas Chapman; — Griffin; — Harrison; — Shadwell. Papers include Court Rolls and Taylor’s Survey of Ewell, 1577 (copy). 31 items mentioned.
Bundle 20 section 3A/viii Note of Rents Due and Abstracts of Title (copies of Court Roll), with Copy List of Tenants in 1678, transcribed in 1791
List of Customary Tenants and Rents and Fines for Fitznells 1678 Simon Baratty; John Mayer; Mrs. Thompson; Alexander Bridges; William Parkhurst; Thomas Sanders; John Griffin; Mary Bradford; William Eastland; Sir George Glyn; — Wamersley; William Andrews; William Boyce; John Rogers; Francis Wilkins; Anna Cuddington; Nicholas Knapp; Thomas Wells; Edward Loveday; Edward Loveday, Junior; — Round, widow; Henry Fendal; Ann Fendal; Nicholas Baxter; Ann Baxter; Henry Forman; Catharine Forman; George Lewen; Richard Thompson; John Starke (Trustee); Robert Fowle; John Badcock; Mary Smith; William Wells; William Baldwin; William Baldwin, Junior; John Otway; Jane Otway; Ann Terry; Richard Terry; William Moyes; William Round; William Griffin; Anthony Chamier; — Rand; William Williams; Penelope Thompson; William Parkhurst; William Parkhurst, Junior; Mary Parkhurst; Sarah Parkhurst; Thomas Gasson; John Gasson; Thomas Browning; Widow of Thomas Rogers; Jane Browning; Mary Browning; Henry Kilminster; Jane Kilminster; Mary Elsden; Jane Elsden; Henry Forman; Peter Hambridge; John Hambridge; Mary Wright; William Andrews; Andrew Underhill; Thomas Perkins; Francis Farley; Mary Guy; John Guy; John Ford; John Martin; John Meackham; George Meackham; Richard Peter; Bartholomew Bully; Jane Bully; Jane Smith, late Bully; Edward Arterbury; Richard Randall; Mary Bradford; John Bradford; William Davis, of Clapham; William Tegg; William Tegg, Junior; Thomas Symonds; Thomas Eastland; Martha Eastland; Alexander Bridges, Junior.
Bundle 20 section 18 Fitznells Rent Roll, Undated
[Names and Rent, no other details] Henry Fendall, now Ann Baxter, 5s.; William Parkhurst, 6s.8d.;Edward Skeet, now Andrew, 1s.2d.; Thomas Rogers, 5s.; William Howard, now Allan Dingley, 2s.9d.; John Otway, 2s.4d.; Thomas Wells, now Michael Stacey, 1s.3d.; Ann Gittins, now Mary Wright, 7d.; John Bankes, 7d.; William Boyce, 4d.; Jane and Mary Sanders, now Bartholomew Bully, 1s.8d.; William Tegg, now Thomas Simmons, 1s.4d.; Peter Basemore, now Thomas Simmons, 4d; Edward Loveday, 3d.; William Sanders, 5s.9d.; Francis Wilkins, 2d.; Nicholas Knap, now Mr. Baxter, 6d.; Mr. Glin, now T. Turgis, 2s.9d.; Samuel Hawkins, now Nicholas, 9d.; John Rogers, now Henry Child, 8d.; Mr. Rand for a little garden and toft occupied by John Mitchell, 1s.8d.; Mr. Holmes, 1d.; Ann Cuddington for a house, 2d. Rent roll for the Manor of Fennells. Total £2.1s.9d. per annum.
Bundle 20 section 22A Rental (with Buttalls), 1695
20/22A Sheet 1 List of freehold tenants and tenants of Buttolphs and Fennells c 1760 Freehold Tenants: — Price, Esq., Messuage upon Whitewells Close (lately built in 1705) and 3 acres in South Field. Rent 1s.3d. J. Anderson, Messuage and garden, [‘Copyhold’ ?], late Nicholas Anderson, now supposed in occupation of William Bennet. Rent 7d. William Millett, 1 rood of land with appurtenances adjoining garden formerly occupied, now supposed sold to Thomas Brumfield – late Edward Johnson 1705 – Henry Child, afterwards Elizabeth Child, his widow, afterwards Mrs. Franks. Rent 8d. Buttolphs Tenants: Court 22 November 1705 Thomas Williams admitted for life to 2 messuages, 2 outhouses, 2 barns, stable, orchard, garden, and a slip of ground (private way) abutting on Gallows Street on the North and part of garden of Ann Fendall and Tayleshill Furlong on South. 1 acre in Southfield on White Pitt Hill; 2½ acres in Whitenells Shott (Southfield); 1 acre in Money Pitt Field; 1 acre of meadow (all on surrender of Henry Fendall, Esq.). Fine £20.0s.0d. Fennells Tenants: John Badcock’s heir who survived was Robert Fowle: messuage called ‘Catwells’ (admitted 25 September 1753), now Richard Baldwin. Rent 5s. William Parkhurst, 2 Copyhold messuages and 1 acre abutting on Hoel Hill on East; ½ acre on South, lately George Lewen, Esq.; land on North of John Harris; Priest Hill on West. Admitted 12 March 1742 by his guardians, John Chelsom and Edward Goldsmith. Rent 6s.8d. George Griffin, 3 messuages with a garden and orchard, late Peter Hambridge, to whom John Hambridge was son and heir (1715). Rent 5s. William Davis, admitted 1755, a messuage and orchard, late Randoll, containing 1 rood near the Common Pound, then occupied by George Batten. Rent 1s.8d. — Moore and — Davis, now in occupation since death of William Davis, 2 houses premises. [No rent given]
20/22A Sheet 2 Fennells Tenants (cont.): Thomas Eastland, messuage and lands in occupation of Alexander Bridges. Rent 1s.8d. [NB Thomas Symons admitted 5 October 1689 by the description of a messuage and 5 acres called Shalford, alias Shovers Field]. Penelope Thompson, customary coach house and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and ¾ acre called ‘Monks’ in or near South Street, purchased in 1747 of William Williams. Rent 4d.
Bundle 20 section 7 Court Rolls, 1698 to 1716 [Not summarised]
Bundle 20 section 3A/i ‘Memoranda as to Fitznells’, 1705 to 1787
[The memorandum is endorsed ‘No. 1 Mem’m as to Fitznells, little or no use’. Properties, rents and fines are listed with tenants’ names] Properties are listed under tenants’ names: — Fendal, ‘Fennels’; — Baldwin, ‘Catwales’; Simon Baratty, ‘Aystins’; — Chamier, ‘South Field’; John Meakham, ‘West Marsh Furlong’; — Boyce, ‘Ebbisham Field’; — Warmersley, ‘Long Furlong’; John Martin, ‘Stake Hill’; Mrs. Thomson, ‘Walton Bush’; Henry Fendall, ‘Monks’; William Williams, ‘South Street’; William Parkhurst, ‘Hoel Hill’; William Hewer, ‘Showersfield’; Thomas Gasson, ‘Common Pound’; Thomas Sanders, ‘Eight Bells’; Mary Parkhurst ‘Bottolphs’; John Waterer, ‘West Street’; Humphrey Norris, ‘Whitwells Close’. Then follows a list of names: Edward Fenner; Nicholas Fenner; Alexander Bridges, Senior; Thomas Eastland; Thomas Symons; Mary Bradford; John Bradford; William Davis; E. Asterbury; Jane Smith, alias Bully; R. Randall; John Griffin; Thomas Williams; Francis Wilkins; Henry Child; William Millett; — Bromfield; Thomas Reynolds; Thomas Bird; Michael Stacey; T. Sanders; Sir George Glyn; — Price; John Anderson . Rents for Fennels (per annum): S. Baratty, 5s. Mrs. Thomson, 4d.; Late William Parkhurst 6s.8d., now A. Bridges, 2s. T. Saunders, 4s.8d. Alexander Bridges, late Eastland, 1s.8d. Mary Bradford, 1s.8d. Freehold (per annum): Sir George Glyn, 4 years quit paid 1771. 6 years at 10d. 5s. Alexander Bridges, 4 years quit paid 1771. 6 years at 6d. 3s. — Price, Esq., quit paid 1732. 1s.3d. John Anderson acknowledged 1705. William Millett. 8d. p.a. paid 1756, supposed sold to Bramfield.
Bundle 20 section 3B/x List of Court Papers, 1705 to 1841
— Williams, Buttolphs; William Moyes; William Round; William Parkhurst; William Wells; Penelope Thomson; Messrs. Sutton and Griffiths; — Chamier; — Meackham; Thomas Calverley; John Griffin; — Burgess; Alexander Bridges; Thomas Sanders; John Moyes; Matthew Skinner; Messrs Jackson and May; William Cawthorn; Penelope Burgess; Henry Barritt; William Chatfield; Richard Maso—; Thomas Bradford; Benjamin Bradford; Sir John Rae Reid; William Charles Lempriere; — Tanner; Charles Barter; Thomas Wildman; — Luke and Clubb.
Bundle 20 section 18X/xi Surrender and Admission, 1710
Mortgage of Copyhold land 2 February 1711 Sir George Newland, Lord of the Manor; Richard Terry; Ann Terry; William Kirby, of Wandsworth. Properties: Aystins Tenement; Southfield in Longfurlong. Witnesses: Thomas Vaughan; Richard Morse. Surrender to the Lord of the Manor of Fitznells by Richard Terry and his wife, to Sir George Newland, to the use of William Kirby (calico printer). £51.10s.0d. mortgage.
Bundle 20 section 3B/xi Note of Surrender, 1738
Surrender 27 March 1738 William Moyes; William Round, of Copthall Court, Throgmorton Street; William Newland, Lord of the Manor. Messuage, barns, stables, outhouses, gardens, orchards, yards, called ‘Aystens’. Also one acre of land in Southfield in Long Furlong. 1738 Surrender by Moyes to Round.
Bundle 20 section 10 Court Roll, 1742 [Not summarised]
Bundle 20 section 8 Court Rolls, 1753 to 1757 [Not summarised]
Bundle 20 section 18X/xii List of Tenants, 1755
20/18X/xii Sheet 1 A Minute of Admissions and Surrenders: Fitznells. 6 March 1755 Henry Forman, ‘Catwalls’ messuage; Tim Conyers; George Lewen; Catherine Forman; Richard Thomson; John Starke; William Parkhurst, Cuddington; Ann Terry, of Wandsworth, ‘Southfield’; William Moyse; John Martin; Thomas Symons; Richard Richardson; — Banks; — Smith; — Williams. On second page: Philip Cantillon; — Price; — Stamp; John Harris; — Cooper; Widow Randall; Richard Randall; George Griffin; — Hambridge; — Eastland; — Symons; — Fowle; — Badcocke; — Parkhurst; Thomas Williams; David Griffin; — Stent; Nicholas Anderson; William Millett; — Franks; Henry Fendall, Buttalls; Mrs. Mary Cranford. On third page: Thomas Symonds; Alexander Bridges; Olave Bridges, his wife; Nicholas Eastland; Sarah Eastland, his wife; Thomas Eastland, his son. 13 November 1724 Henry Forman surrendered ‘Catwalls’, then in the occupation of Tim Conyers, to George Lewen. 15 December 1742 Confirmed by Catherine Forman. George Lewen surrendered to Richard Thomson and John Starke, who were admitted. Rent 5s. Fine 10s. 12 March 1743 William Parkhurst admitted to two messuages and land in Cuddington. Rent 6s.8d. Fine 13s.4d. 23 June 1724 Ann Terry of Wandsworth surrendered ‘Aystens’ and an acre of land in Southfield to William Moyse. 20 April 1728 John Martin surrendered a toft and 5½ acres ‘to the use of his Will’. 15 October 1689 Thomas Symons admitted to messuage in Ewell. Rent 20d.
20/18X/xii Sheet 2 15 October 1669 Mr. Banks, tenant to Mr. Smith, who is tenant to Mr. Williams (a minor), messuage and gardens. On second page: List of Fitznells tenants and rent paid. List of Buttalls tenants and rent paid. On third page: 30 December 1721 Note of a surrender by Thomas Synmons, of messuage in occupation of Alexander Bridges, to his wife Olave for life, then to his son-in-law Nicholas Eastland and Sarah for life, then to his grandson Thomas Eastland and his heirs. 16 January 1734 Will proved by Olave Symobs in Archdeacons of Surrey Court.
Bundle 20 section 18X/xiii Account of Quit Rents due, Michaelmas, Fitznells, 1756
Philip Cantillon, for late Moyse; — Price, late Stacy; — Harris; William Millett; Mrs. Mary Croxford; Mrs. Sarah Eastland; George Griffin; William Davis; — late widow of Richard Randall; — Fowle & Badcock; — Fowles; — Parkhurst; Thomas Williams; Nicholas Anderson; David Griffin, in occupation of — Stent, a carpenter; Henry Fendall, late Monks; Mrs. Thompson. [Annual payments and rents due not listed]
Bundle 20 section 3A/xxii Survey of Hogsmill and Estimates for Making it Navigable, 1754x69
Plan for Ewell River to render it navigable, No. 2. Edward Northey; John Nichols; Robert Broughton; Mrs. Challoner; — Bridges; — Brown; Mrs. Syms; — Taylor; — Marter; — Jackson; — Robarts; — Stevens; Mrs. Wells. Area covered: Kingston, Chamber Mead, Showers Field, Talworth Lane, Malden Church, Robart’s Mill, Clatton Bridge. Plan for a series of locks along the river from Upper Mill to Kingston with estimate of the cost for each section. Value £5,708.16s.0d.
Bundle 20 section 9 Court Rolls, 1760 to 1761 [Not summarised]
Bundle 20 section 3B/v Surrenders, Admissions and Letters of Attorney, 1761 to 1841
20/3B/v Sheet 1 Surrender and Admission 14 September 1761 William Wells, paper maker; William Parkhurst; Mary, wife of William; Lords of the Manor: Philip Cantillon, Rebecca Cantillon, Edward Swinburne; Christian Swinburne. William Conniers, Steward; Homage: George Griffin; John Harris. Surrender of two messuages or tenements with barns, stables, malthouses, outhouses, orchards, and gardens, now held and occupied by John Seymour and Roger Bundy. Also 1 acre abutting East on Hoell Hill, South on land formerly George Lewen’s, North on land of John Harris, and W. upon Priest Hill. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. Fine 13s.4d. [See also 20/2 Sheet 4, Sheet 7]
20/3B/v Sheet 2 Surrender 11 October 1763 Penelope Thomson, widow. Surrender to the use of her Will ‘All her messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments’. [No locations named]
20/3B/v Sheet 3 Letter of Attorney for Admittance. 17 April 1766 Aystons; Southfields in Long Furlong. William Round of Birch Hall, Essex, to Messrs. Sutton and Griffiths. ‘All that messuage or tenement, barns, stables, outhouses, gardens, orchards, and yards, commonly called Aystons’. Also one acre of land lying in Southfields in Long Furlong. [Surrendered 1738 by William Moyes].
20/3B/v Sheet 4 Letter of Attorney for Admittance. 4 August 1766 Southfield; West Marsh Furlong; Long Furlong; Stoke Hill; Walton Bush. George Meackham, eldest brother of John Meackham, to Messrs. Sutton and Griffiths 1. One toft and 5 ½ acres of lands in Southfield. 2. One acre of land in West Marsh Furlong abutting on the King’s Highway leading towards White Pitt, East, and from Durham land, South. 3. Half an acre of land lying in West Marsh Furlong. 4. Three parts of one acre abutting upon a field called Ebbisham Field on the South, and land in the occupation of Richard Gavorly on the East. 5. Half an acre abutting on Ebbisham Field on the South, and on the King’s Highway leading towards Walton on the East. 6. Half an acre in Long Furlong abutting on the King’s Highway leading towards Walton on the South, and upon a Close in the occupation of William Parkhurst on the East. 7. One acre at Stoke Hill abutting on the land of William Harrison, North East. 8. Three roods at Walton Bush abutting on the land in the occupation of aforesaid William Harrison on the South, and upon land in the occupation of Richard Gaverley on the North. 9. Half an acre at Walton Bush abutting on the land of John Goldsmith on the South, and Richard Gaverley on the North. All of which premises are situate in Ewell. 6 November 1736 John Meakham admitted tenant on surrender of John Martin.
20/3B/v Sheet 5 Conditional Surrender 7 March 1789 The Eight Bells. John Griffin to Penelope Burgess. Messuages, brewhouses, gardens, stables, washhouses, sheds and outhouses, commonly known by the name or sign of the ‘Eight Bells’, formerly two tenements. Value/Rental: £90.0s.0d.
20/3B/v Sheet 6 Surrender 4 January 1799 ‘The Eight Bells’. John Griffin, victualler, to Thomas Calverley, Lord of the Manor. Surrender to the use of his Will of ‘The Eight Bells’ and all other Copyholds.
20/3B/v Sheet 7 Surrender 10 May 1793 Hoel Hill; Priest Hill. Thomas Sanders to Alexander Bridges. One customary messuage or tenement heretofore in the occupation of Henry Coleman, afterwards of his widow, and late in the tenure of John Dennett. Also one acre of land abutting East on Hoel Hill, South on land formerly of George Lewen, Esq., North on land late of John Harris, and West upon Priest Hill.
20/3B/v Sheet 8 Copy of Admittance or Surrender 10 May 1793 Manor of Fitznells (Fennells); Hoel Hill; Priest Hill; Ewell. Alexander Bridges; Thomas Calverley and Lawrence Foster, Lords of the Manor; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward; Henry Coleman; John Dennett; George Lewen; John Harris; Thomas Saunders; Peter Stevenson. The admission of Alexander Bridges as tenant to all that customary messuage or tenement with the malt house, oasthouses, and garden thereto belonging situate lying and being in the Parish of Ewell heretofore in the occupation of Henry Coleman, and afterwards of his widow, and late in the tenure of John Dennett, and also to all that new erected cottage adjoining or lying near to the aforesaid malt house. Also one acre of land abutting East on Hoel Hill, South upon land formerly of George Lewen, Esq., North upon land late of John Harris, and West upon Priest Hill [as No. 7] on surrender of Thomas Sanders. Rental to be appointed.
20/3B/v Sheet 9 Surrender of Land to the Use of Will 10 May 1793 Manor of Fitznells. Alexander Bridges; Thomas Calverley and Lawrence Foster, Lords of the Manor; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward. Surrender into the hands of the Lords of the Manor all and singular the customary or Copyhold messuages, lands, and hereditaments whatsoever of Alexander Bridges, holder of the Manor, with their rights, members, and appurtenances, and all the Estate rights, title, claims and demand of him the said Alexander Bridges to the use of such person and persons for such estate and estates and to and for such uses, intents, and purposes as he, by his last Will and Testament, in rewriting already made or herafter to be made, shall give direct limit and appoint the same according to the custom of the Manor.
20/3B/v Sheet 10 Admittance to Land left by Will 10 May 1795 Grays Inn, Middlesex; South Street, Ewell; Monks; City of York; City of Chester. John Mayer; George Tomkins; Thomas Calverley and Lawrence Foster, Lords of the Manor; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward; Penelope Thomson, widow; Richard Thomson; Matthew Skinner; Hugh Marriott; Thomas Halifax. All that customary coach house and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land more or less, thereunto belonging with the appurtenance called ‘Monks’, and situate lying and being in or near the South Street of Ewell. John Mayer admitted tenant of the above during the term of his natural life according to the Will dated 29 November 1780. Penelope Thomson admitted 18 July 1757. [She settled ‘Monks’ to go on same Trusts as the house she was living in, in Ewell, in which she had a life interest under Will of her husband, Richard Thomson. Her only child. Penelope Hallifat, predeceased her without issue surviving, hence to Mayer for life near in tail]. Value/Rental: Four pence yearly.
20/3B/v Sheet 11 Admission 22 February 1805 Wood Norten (Norfolk); Chester; Grays Inn (Middlesex); South Street, Ewell, Monks, City of York. Matthew Skinner, son of Matthew Skinner; George Price (next friend); Thomas Calverley; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard; John Mayer; Henry Fendall; Richard Thomson; Penelope Thomson; Hugh Marriott; Thomas Halifax. All that customary coach house and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land, more or less, thereunto belonging with the appurtenances called ‘Monks’, and situate lying and being in or near the South Street of Ewell (formerly the estate of Henry Fendall). [See Sheet 10 for details of property] J. Mayer died, seized. Matthew Skinner was admitted tenant of the above according to the Will of testatrix Penelope Thomson. Yearly rent of 4 pence. 8 pence fine for his admission.
20/3B/v Sheet 12 Power of Attorney April 25 1805 Grays Inn; Wood Norten, Norfolk; Chester; Manor of Fitznells (Fennells); Monks; Hunsworth, Norfolk. Matthew Skinner, son of Matthew Skinner (of Chester); Richard Jackson and Thomas May, Attorneys; Henry Fendall; J.W. Clavell, Rector; John Gill; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward, of Great Russell Street. All that customary coach house and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land, more or less, thereunto belonging with the appurtenances called ‘Monks’, situate lying and being in or near the South Street of Ewell (which premises were formerly the Estate of Henry Fendall). [See Sheet 10 for details of property] Matthew Skinner of Wood Norten, Norfolk, by power of Attorney, gives above premises to William Cawthorne, wine merchant of London, and George Barnes of Ewell, builder.
20/3B/v Sheet 13 Surrender and Admission 11 May 1805 Wood Norten (Norfolk); Chester; Monks, Ewell. Matthew Skinner, son of Matthew Skinner; Richard Jackson; Thomas Calverley; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard; William Cawthorn; Penelope Thomson. All that customary coach house and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land, more or less, thereunto belonging with the appurtenances called ‘Monks’, and situate lying and being in or near the South Street of Ewell. [See Sheet 10 for details of property] Formerly the estate of Penelope Thomson to which the said Matthew Skinner was admitted. William Cawthorn asked to be admitted as tenant of the Lord of this Manor to the above premises which were surrendered by Matthew Skinner on that day. Rental: 4 pence yearly. Fine eight pence.
20/3B/v Sheet 14 Surrender to the Use of Will 23 May 1805 Idol Lane, Lower Street, London. William Cawthorn, wine merchant; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard. The surrender to the last Will and Testament of William Cawthorn, all and singular, the customary or Copyhold coachhouse, stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land, more or less, and all other the messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments.
20/3B/v Sheet 15 Admission 15 September 1806 Kingston Common. Thomas Hercey Barritt; Edward W. Shepheard, Steward; Thomas Calverley, Lord of the Manor. Copyhold land situate on the Common called Kingston Common, containing one acre, one rood, and sixteen perches, this day. Surrendered by John Griffin of Ewell, victualler, to Thomas Hercey Barritt.
20/3B/v Sheet 16 Surrender to the Use of Will 13 September 1806 Kingston Common. Thomas Hercey Barritt; Thomas Calverley, Lord of the Manor; E.W. Shepheard, Steward. Copyhold land situate on the Common called Kingston Common, one acre, one rood, and sixteen perches.
20/3B/v Sheet 17 Surrender 13 September 1806 Kingston Common. John Griffin, victualler, to Thomas Hercey Barritt. All that allotment or parcel of land situate in the Common called Kingston Common, containing one acre, one rood, and sixteen perches. Awarded to him by Thomas Bainbridge, Thomas Crawter, and Robert Boxall, Commissioners, appointed in and by an Act of Parliament entitled ‘An Act for Dividing and Inclosing the Common Fields, Common Meadows, Commons and Waste Lands within the Parish of Ewell’.
20/3B/v Sheet 18 Warrant of Satisfaction 20 September 1806 Penelope Burgess; John Griffin; E.W.Shepheard, Steward. Acknowledgement by Executors of Will of Penelope Burgess, spinster. Thomas Stevens, William Broadbent to have received full payment of all principal money and interest intended to be secured by a surrender made by John Griffin, miller, in 1793, messuage, garden, stable, washhouse, shed, and outhouse. Value: £90.0s.0d. with interest.
20/3B/v Sheet 19 Conditional Surrender [Mortgage] 20 December 1809 The Eight Bells. John Griffin, miller; to William Chatfield of Croydon. Conditional surrender for securing £150.0s.0d. and interest of: Customary messuage, brewhouse, garden, stable, washhouse, shed, and outhouses, known by the name or sign of ‘The Eight Bells’, formerly two messuages, and also that yard belonging whereon another messuage or tenement formerly stood, abutting North on to 2 messuages of J. Bradford and — Batchelor; East on to old road; South on to 2 houses, barn, and orchard of Sarah Hall, widow, of late James Ogbourne; West on to on Turnpike Road from Kingston to Epsom. John Griffin admitted 1787. Value: £150.0s.0d. at 5% interest.
20/3B/v Sheet 20 Copyhold Surrender 8 May 1812 Thomas Sanders, the elder, to Richard Mason, mealman. Copyhold: orchard estimated one half acre, heretofore in tenure of John Dennett and now of Richard Mason, to which Thomas Sanders was admitted, 18 May 1782, on surrender of Alexander Bridges, Richard Mugridge, and William Parkhurst, together with stable, carthouse, granary, and other buildings, sometime since erected thereon, with certain freehold hereditaments thereto adjoining. Value: £1,250.0s.0d.: £140.0s.0d. Copyhold, £1,110.0s.0d. for freehold.
20/3B/v Sheet 21 Admission 8 May 1812 Richard Mason; Thomas Sanders. Admission of Richard Mason on surrender of Thomas Sanders, to orchard or parcel of land by estimation one half acre. [As Sheet 20]
20/3B/v Sheet 22 Surrender to Use of Will. 8 May 1812 Manor of Fitznells. Richard Mason Surrender into the hands of the Lords of the Manor all and singular, the Copyhold messuages, lands, and hereditaments of Richard Mason, holder of the Manor, and all the Estate rights, titles, claims, and demands as he by his last Will and Testament, shall give direct limit and appoint the same according to the customs of the Manor.
20/3B/v Sheet 23 Admittance and Surrender to Use of Will. 27 May 1812 Common Pound Thomas Bradford of Epsom, timber merchant, eldest son and heir of Mary Bradford, widow of John Bradford, yeoman. Admittance of Thomas Bradford to one messuage or tenement and one orchard thereto adjoining, containing by estimation one rood of land near the Common Pound, formerly in tenure of George Ratler, since of William Bradford and William Cooper, and now or late of Henry Grover and Francis Aplid, to which Mary Bradford admitted tenant 26 August 1772. Surrender of above Copyhold hereditament to use of Will of Thomas Bradford. Rental: 1s.8d. yearly. Fine 3s.4d. Heriot 6s.0d. on death of Mary Bradford.
20/3B/v Sheet 24 Admittance on Forfeited Land 5 November 1812 Ewell; ‘The Eight Bells’; The Turnpike Road leading from Kingston to Epsom; Croydon. John Griffin; John Bradford, the Elder; John Bradford, the Younger; William Batchelor; Mrs. Sarah Hall, widow; James Ogbourne; William Chatfield; Thomas Beverley; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard; Thomas Calverley. John Griffin, miller, a customary tenant of the Manor of Fitznells, surrendered into the hands of the Lord of this Manor all that customary messuage, brewhouse, garden, stable, washhouse, shed, and outhouses, being in the Parish of Ewell, commonly called ‘The Eight Bells’, formerly two messuages or tenements, and all the yard belonging whereon another messuage formerly stood, which said messuage abutt towards the North on two messuages of John Bradford, the Elder, then or late in the occupation of John Bradford, the Younger, and William Batchelor; towards the East on the old road; towards the South on two houses and a barn and orchard of Mrs. Sarah Hall, widow, late in the occupation of James Ogbourne; and towards the West on the Turnpike Road. The said John Griffin was admitted tenant on 9 May 1787 on condition that he paid William Chatfield £150.0s.0d., together with interest, by 20 June 1810. On 5 November 1812 William Chatfield came before Thomas Calverley and informed him that the said sum of money had not been paid, and prayed to be admitted tenant of the Lord of the Manor. John Griffin deemed to have surrendered. William Chatfield admitted. Permission was given to William Chatfield and John Griffin was called to surrender the property. Value: £150.0s.0d. plus interest for the same of £5.0s.0d. for £100.0s.0d. for a year upon 20 June by 1810.
20/3B/v Sheet 25 Surrender 4 March 1813 Croydon; ‘The Eight Bells’; The Turnpike Road from Kingston to Epsom. John Griffin, miller; William Chatfield of Croydon; Thomas Calverley, Esq.; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard; John Bradford, the Elder; John Bradford, the Younger; Sarah Hall, widow. William Chatfield acknowledged that he had now received from John Griffin [see Sheet 24] all principal interests and costs due to him, and that John Griffin was freed and absolutely discharged of and from the payment of the said principal sum of £150.0s.0d. and all interests and costs thereof and that the messuage, etc. [Sheet 24] be returned to John Griffin and his heirs. Value: £150.0s.0d. and all interest and costs thereof.
20/3B/v Sheet 26 Admittance on Surrender 4 March 1813 ‘The Eight Bells’; Croydon John Griffin, miller; Thomas Calverley, Esq.; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard; William Chatfield. All the premises [see Sheet 25] have been surrendered by William Chatfield to the use of John Griffin, his heirs and assigns for ever, and the said John Griffin has now been admitted tenant.
20/3B/v Sheet 27 Surrender to Use of Will 4 March 1813 Manor of Fitznells John Griffin; Thomas Calverley, Esq.; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard. John Griffin surrendered the Copyhold or customary messuage [see Sheet 25] to the use of such person or persons, uses, interests and purposes as shall be given in his Will and Testament, already made or hereafter to be made.
20/3B/v Sheet 28 Surrender to the Use of Son 30 June 1824 Leatherhead; Chessington Common Thomas Bradford to Benjamin Bradford, son, grocer, Leatherhead; Jacob Mould, Steward. Thomas Bradford, a customary or Copyhold tenant of the Manor of Fitznells, surrenders all that allotment, piece or parcel of Copyhold land situate, lying or being on Chessington Common in the Parish of Ewell, containing by estimation one acre more or less, with the appurtenances allotted to him in lieu of his Common rights for, and in respect of, all those his two messuages, tenements or cottages (formerly one messuage), and one orchard thereunto adjoining and containing by estimation one rood of land or thereabouts, lying and being in Ewell aforesaid, near the Common Pound, to the use of the said Benjamin Bradford, his heirs and assigns for ever, according to the custom of the said Manor.
20/3B/v Sheet 29 Surrender 15 March 1826 Upper Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Middlesex; Monks; South Street, Ewell. Sir John Rae Reid; Thomas Calverley, Esq.; Jacob Mould; William Charles Lempriere, Capt. R.H.A.; Dame Elizabeth Reid. Sir John Rae Reid surrendered all that customary coachhouse and stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and three quarters of an acre of land more or less thereunto belonging, with the appurtenances called ‘Monks’ situate lying and being in or near the South Street of Ewell with their and every of their appurtenances and all the Estate right, little claim, and demand whatsoever of the said William Charles Lempriere, heirs and assigns for ever according to the custom of the said Manor, subject to the life estate of Dame Elizabeth Reid, the mother of the said Sir John Rae Reid. Value/Rental: 5 shillings.
20/3B/v Sheet 30 Absolute Surrender (Out of Court). 21 March 1839 Mitcham; Fitznells or Fennells; Common Pound. William Tanner, blacksmith; Rebecca Tanner; Thomas Calverley; James Parke; Charles Barter; Thomas Bradford. William Tanner and his wife Rebecca did surrender out of Court into the hands of the Lord of the Manor all that messuage, tenement or cottage and garden, with the rights, members, and appurtenances thereto belonging, being and lying in Ewell, near the Common Pound (late parcel of two messuages, tenements or cottages, formerly one messuage) and one orchard, thereunto adjoining, containing by estimation one rood of land or thereabouts late of Thomas Bradford (deceased), to the use of Charles Barter, his heirs and assigns for ever. Value: £105.0s.0d.
20/3B/v Sheet 31 Power of Attorney to take Admission and after to Surrender Copyhold Premises 7 December 1841 Fen Court, City of London, now of Royan, France; Lincolns Inn, Middlesex; fitznells or Fennells; Kingston Common; Aldwick Place near Bognor; North Cheam. Thomas Wildman, Esq.; Messrs. Locke (John and Henry); Mr. Chubb (Baltimore); John Griffin; Mrs. Ann Barritt; Thomas Hercey Barritt; Hon. (Lord) James O’Brien; Sir John Rae Reid; Edward Hoare, Esq.; Harriet Hoare; Eleanor Barritt; Henry Batson; John Brownly; Cuisinier; Nicolas Aine; James Andrew and John Mason, Homage. Thomas Wildman, made, ordained and authorised, constituted and appointed in his place John Lake and Henry Lake, both of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Solicitors, and Baltimore Chubb jointly and severally his true and lawful Attorneys and Attorney to attend at the next General Court or subsequent Court or Special Court held for the Manor of Fitznells, to take admission of all that allotment or parcel of Copyhold land situate on the Common called Kingston Common, containing one acre, one rood, and sixteen perches awarded to John Griffin, formerly in the occupation of the said Thomas Hercey Barritt, and late of Mrs. Anne Barritt, and afterwards to surrender the same land to the use of Henry Batson, his heirs and assigns for ever, in accordance with Agreement of 1841 (6 parts) between T. Wildman and others including H. Batson. Admitted 13 September 1806 on surrender of John Griffin.
Bundle 20 section 2 Court Book No. 2, a Paper Volume, 1767 to 1783
20/2 Sheet 1 12 January 1767 Anthony Chamier, Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of the Manor; Savill Reade, Steward; William Wells and Thomas Eastland, Homage; John Meackham (deceased); George Meackham of Drake Street, Red Lyon Square; William Griffiths, Attorney. West Marsh Furlong; Whitepitt; Ebbisham Field; Longfurlong; Stake Hill; Walton Bush. Admission of George Meackham. John Meackham, late of Dunstan’s, London, admitted on surrender of John Martin November 1736, having purchased the land from him. John Meackham died since the last Court leaving George Meackham, his elder brother, as his heir, who was admitted on the appearance of his Attorney, William Griffiths. Seizure of: [ie the 5½ acres at 20/1 Sheet 7] 1. One acre in West Marsh Furlong abutting on road to Whitepitt on East, upon Durham’s land to South; 2. ½ acre in West Marsh Furlong; 3. ¾ acre abutting on Ebbisham Field on South, on land of Richard Caverley [sic][Calverly] on East; 4. ½ acre abutting on Ebbisham Field on South, on road to Walton on East; 5. ½ acre in Long Furlong abutting on road to Walton on South, in a Close occupied by William Parkhurst on East; 6. 1 acre at Stake Hill abutting on land of William Harrison on North East; 7. 3 roods at Walton Bush abutting on land of William Harrison on South, and upon land of Richard Caveley on North; 8. ½ acre at Walton Bush abutting on land of John Goldsmith on South, and Richard Caveley on North. Rental: 1s.2d. p.a. Fine 1d. 12 January 1767 Late John Meakham was Boyce 1678, afterwards Wamersly. 5½ acres South Field; 1½ acres West Marsh Furlong; ½ acre West Marsh Furlong, etc. as 20/1 Sheet 7. Total 16½ [sic] purchased by Meakham from John Martin 6 November 1736. Surrendered to Mr. Chamier.
20/2 Sheet 2 12 January 1767 Anthony Chamier, Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of the Manor; Savill Read, Steward; William Wells and Thomas Eastland, Homage; William Moyes surrendered to William Round; William Griffiths, Attorney. Admission of William Round. William Moyes (admitted by Lord of Manor, William Newland, 27 March 1738) surrendered out of Court to William Round of Copthall Court, Throgmorton Street, through his Attorney William Griffiths:- Aystens messuage and one acre in Southfield in Longfurlong. Rent 2s.4d. Fine 1d. 25 March 1757 Aystins purchased by Mr. Chamier. Sold free to Simon Baratty.
20/2 Sheet 3 12 January 1767 Anthony Chamier (later Dorothy Chamier, widow), Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of the Manor; Savill Read, Steward; William Wells and Thomas Eastland, Homage; Thomas Symonds; Alexander Bridges; Penelope Thompson. Shalford or Showersfield. Admission of Thomas Eastland. Thomas Eastland, of Chipstead, farmer, grandson and heir of Thomas Symons, shopkeeper, deceased, admitted to tenancy of messuage and about 4 acres of land in Shalford or Showerfield, late in the occupation of Alexander Bridges. Rent 1s.8d. Fine in 1781 3s.4d. At the same Court Penelope Thompson widow, surrendered Copyhold estate to the use of her Will dated 11 October 1763. 26 August 1772 Thomas Eastland and Martha, his wife, surrendered to Alexander Bridges. Alexander admitted. Alexander surrendered to the use of his Will. 7 August 1781 Alexander Bridges, Junior, admitted on death on 9 December 1778, of Alexander Bridges, Senior, subject to the interest of Joanna, widow of Alexander Bridges, Senior. Alexander surrenders to the use of hisWill.
20/2 Sheet 4 26 August 1772 Anthony Chamier (later Dorothy Chamier, widow), Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of the Manor; Saville Read, Steward; William Baldwin and John Harris, Homage; William Wells, paper maker; John Seymour; Roger Bundy; Henry Colman, maltster; William Parkhurst, baker; Sarah Parkhurst; George Lewen; Thomas Gassom; Alexander Bridges and Richard Muggeridge of Cheam, carpenter, Executors of Thomas Gassom. Hoell Hill; Priest Hill. 26 August 1772 Admission of William Parkhurst. William Wells surrendered 2 messuages with barns etc., hitherto in the hands of John Seymour and Roger Bundy, and now in the tenure of Henry Colman. Also 1 acre abutting East on Hoell Hill, South on land formerly of George Lewen, North on land of John Harris, West on Priest Hill. William Wells admitted 14 September 1761. William Parkhurst and Sarah his wife, mortgage property to Thomas Gasson at Moredon for £500. 7 August 1781 William and Sarah default. Gasson forecloses and is admitted. 18 May 1782 Admission of John Gasson of Tunbridge, eldest brother of Thomas, on death of Thomas, subject to the right of redemption. Gasson surrenders to Bridges and Muggeridge, who are admitted. Parkhurst joined in this surrender to use of Will. [See Sheet 6 for further disposals]. Value/Rental: 6s.8d. Fine 13.4d. 1782 Fine 13s.4d; Fine 2, £1.6s.8d.
20/2 Sheet 5 26 August 1772 Anthony Chamier, Andrews Harrison, and William Nassau Elliot, Lords of the Manor; Savill Read, Steward; William Baldwin and John Harris, Homage; Mary Bradford; John Bradford; William Davis of Clapham; William Bradford; Richard Cooper. Common Pound. Admission of Mary Bradford. Mary Bradford, wife of John Bradford, yeoman, and niece and heir of William Davis, husbandman, late Clapham, admitted under the Will of William Davis as tenant of a tenement with orchard and 1 rood of land near the Common Pound, formerly in the tenure of George Batter, now of William Bradford and Richard Cooper. Value/Rental: 1s.8d. Heriot 5s. Fine 3s.4d.
20/2 Sheet 6 18 May 1782 Dorothy Chamier, Lady of the Manor; Savill Reade, Steward. Surrender of Richard Muggridge and William Parkhurst, bakeer, of part of a messuage now in the occupation of William Hewer. Admission of Alexander Bridges. Bridges surrenders to use of his Will. Formerly occupied by William Parkhurst. [See sheet 4 for description of property]. Rent 2s. Fine 4s.
20/2 Sheet 7 18 May 1782 Dorothy Chamier, Lady of the Manor; Savill Reade, Steward; Alexander Bridges; Richard Muggridge; William Parkhurst; Henry Coleman; John Dennett; George Lewin; John Harris; Thomas Sanders. Admission of Thomas Sanders. Surrender by Alexander Bridges, Richard Muggridge, and William Parkhurst, the messuage etc., heretofore in the occupation of Henry Coleman, now of John Dennett, also 1 acre abutting East on Hoel Hill, South on land formerly of George Lewin, North on land of John Harris, and West on Priest Hill. 18 May 1782 Thomas Sanders surrendered to his Will. With malthouse, outhouses, orchard, and garden. [Remaining part of property on Sheet 4]. Rent 4s.8d. Fine 9s.4d.
20/2 Sheet 8 11 April 1783 Dorothy Chamier, Lady of the Manor; Savill Reade, Steward; William Baldwin, the elder, of Southwark; William Wells; John Allingham; Alexander Bridges; Thomas Brumfield, the younger; William Baldwin, the younger; Roger Peck; James Dauben; Simon Baratty. Catwells. Admission of William Baldwin, the younger. Then of Simon Baratty, 8 December 1760. William Baldwin, the elder, hop factor of Southwark, admitted on surrender of William Wells, John Allingham, Alexander Bridges, and Thomas Brumfield, the younger, to a messuage surrendered by William Baldwin to the use of his Will. April 1783 William Baldwin, hop merchant, eldest son of William Baldwin, deceased, admitted to the Will dated 9 November 1777 and proved 6 July 1781. William Baldwin then surrendered the messuage, etc., now in the occupation of Roger Peck and James Dauben, farmer, to Simon Baratty of Gracechurch Street, merchant. Simon Baratty admitted and surrendered to the use of his Will. The messuage was called Catwells, with barn, orchard, and garden. Fine 1: 10s.; Fine 2: 10s. 25 March 1787 Enfranchised for £20. Rent 5s. p.a. reserved. [20/30(i)]
Bundle 20 section 3B/ii Account of Quit Rents and Fines Received, 1772
26 August 1772 Saville Reade, Manor of Fitznells Tenants: William Baldwin, 5s p.a. Mrs. Griffin, 5s. William Wells, 6s.8d. (Parkhurst). Mary Bradford, wife of John Bradford, and late William Davis, 5 years – 8s.4d. Fine 3s.4d. Heriot 5s. Thomas Eastland, 5 years – 8s.4d. Alexander Bridges, Fine 3s.4d. William Parkhurst, Fine 13s.4d. Sir Richard Glyn, Bart., freehold 6 years, 5s. A. Bridges purchased from Mr. Chamier, freehold 6 years, 3s. An Account of the Quit rents and Fines received by Savill Reade from the several tenants of the Manor of Fitznells at a Court held on 26 August 1772. Simon Baratty, and G. Glyn, free tenants, endorsed. Total Value/Rental: £6.19s.8d.
Bundle 20 section 3A/ii to iv Letters to Thomas Calverley, 1784 to 1786
20/3A/ii, Letter 30 August 1784 1. Prevost of Epsom 2. To Thomas Calverley. Returning copy of extracts: Mr. Calverley should get original from Mr. Bennett with certification of Sander’s handwriting.
20/3A/iii, Letter (Claim to Copyholds) 24 July 1784 1. Thomas Bennett of Broad Street 2. To Thomas Calverley. Concerning extracts relating to houses claimed by George Griffin since 1715, with other documents. George Griffin’s admission cannot be traced but is accepted.
20/3A/iv, Letter (Court Papers) 22 February 1786 1. Andrew Harrison of New Broad Street 2. To Thomas Calverley relating to Buttolphs and Fennels. — Conniers; Bullock & Co. [deleted]; — Black; — Parkhurst; — Williams; — Wells; — Manning (of Godalming). List of papers relating to Mr. Calverley’s Manors received from — Conniers.
Bundle 20 section 3B/i Rentals, and Nature of Holdings, 1786 and 1803
26 March 1786 — Calverley. Tenants: Simon Baratty, of ‘Cartwells’; John Mayer, South Street; Alexander Bridges, West Street; Thomas Sanders, ‘Monks’; John Griffin, Hoal-hill; Mary Bradford, wife of John Bradford (Common Pound), ‘The Eight Bells’; Alexander Bridgers, Showers Field; Thomas Bradford, Chessington Common; [Sold to ygertsa? Allotment, part of 1-2-27] Benjamin Bradford, grocer, Leatherhead. List of customary tenants of Fitznells. Attached is extract of Field Book 1803, plus a slip of paper: John Bradford, Senior, 2r 6p land, Manor of Ewell; 2 cottages and gardens 29p, Manor of Fitznells; allotment on Chessington Common 1a 2r 27p. Total 2a 1r 32p [From Field Book of 1803]. G. Thomas admitted. 26 March 1786 Simon Baratty, ‘Catwells’, enfranchised building, orchard, and garden. Rent 5s. J. Mayer, ‘Monks’, stable, outhouse, orchard, garden, and 3r near South Street. Rent 4d. A. Bridges, West Street [Frerebras?], outhouse, blacksmith’s shop, and garden occupied by Bliss, blacksmith. Rent 2s. T. Sanders, messuage, malthouse, outhouse, orchard, garden, and 1 acre, abutting Hoal Hill. Rent 4s.8d. John Griffin, ‘Eight Bells’, messuage, brewhouse, garden, stable, washhouse, shed and outhouse. Rent 5s. Admitted 9 May 1787. Mary Bradford, wife of John Bradford, messuage, orchard, 1r near Common Pound. Rent 1s.8d. A. Bridges, Showersfield, messuage, outhouses, garden, orchard, 4 acres. Rent 1s.8d.
Bundle 20 section 3A/v Abstract of Title to Copyholds, 1788
Abstract taken from 20/1 Sheets 5 and 8 1788 ‘Catwells’; ‘Frerebrass’; Nonsuch Field; ‘Lincroft’; ‘Perbery’; Upper South Furlong. List of admissions to ‘Catwells’ and ‘Frerebrass’ between 1662 and 1788.
Bundle 20 section 3A/ix Letter Concerning the Holding of Courts, 1793
29 March 1793 Edward Wallwyn Shepherd, of Lincolns Inn; Thomas Calverley. — Bridges; William Martin, Bailiff; — Mayer. Concerning the summoning of a Court for the Manor of Fitznells. “I think you said that (the Bull’s Head) was the Manor House of Fitznells”.
Bundle 20 section 3A/x to xi Notices of Summons to Court, 1793
20/3A/x, Draft Summons to Court Baron 30 March 1793 Edward Wallwyn Shephard to William Martin, Bailiff of the Manor. Draft of Summons to attend Court Baron on 9 April 1793 at Bull’s Head.
20/3A/xi, Summons to Attend Court Baron 7 October 1814 Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward, to William Martin, Bailiff; Stephen Martin. Summons to attend Court Baron at S. Martin’s house is adapted from a summons of 30 March 1793. To attend on 22 October.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xii to xiv Notices of Court, 1793, with Adaptions, 1814
20/3A/xii, Draft notice of Court Baron to be held on 9 April 1793. 30 March 1793 The Bulls Head Inn, Fitznells, occupied by [William] Martin. Thomas Calverley and Lawrence Forster, Lords of the Manor of Fitznells; — Martin; E.W. Shepheard, Steward.
20/3A/xiii, Draft notice of Summons to Court Baron. 22 October 1814 Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward, to Alexander Bridges; Stephen Martin. Draft of summons to Court 1793. Summons adapted for 1814, to attend 22 October 1814.
20/3A/xiv, Draft summons to attend Court Baron 7 October 1814 Thomas Calverley; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward; Stephen Martin. Draft summons to attend Court Baron at house of S. Martin, adapted from a summons of 30 March 1793 to attend 22 October.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xv Expenses of Court, 1793
Account of expenses of Manors of Fitznells and Buttolphs. 21 October 1795 Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward to Thomas Calverley; John Mayer; John Griffin. Receipted account for expenses in examining the Court Rolls, with extracts of the tenants prior to the holding of the Court. Quit Rents £8.01.00 Expenses Mayer, Fine 8p 9 April 1793 £2.02.00 £8.01.08 £1.17.10 Less £3.19.10 £3.19.10 £4.01.10 Value: £4.1s.10d.
Bundle 20 section 3B/vi Minute Book of the First Court of Thomas Calverley, 1793
Minute Book 1793 to 1814 Thomas Calverley and Lawrence Foster, Lords of the Manor; Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward; Richard Mason and John Griffin, Homage; Tenants: Sir George Glyn; Simon Baratti; Alexander Bridges; John Griffin; Mary Bradford, wife of John; Penelope Thomson; Penelope Burgess. Freehold tenants 1814: Heirs of Sir George Glyn, deceased; Lewis Cholmeley; late Simon Barratti; Sir Henry Bridges. 18 June 1757 Coachhouse, stable, outhouse, orchard and garden, and ¾ acre near South Street. Penelope Thomson admitted. She died, seized. [= ‘Monks’, see 20/1/10] 17 March 1789 Conditional surrender of John Griffin, miller, for £90. To use of Penelope Burgess, spinster. [‘The Eight Bells’. 20/3B/v/5&18] 1805 William and Sarah Cawthorne surrendered certain property to Thomas Reid, who surrenders to use of his Will. John Griffin, victualler, surrenders all his Copyholds to use of his Will. Rent 4d. Fine 8d. [= ‘Monks’] John Griffin, victualler, surrenders all his copyholds to use of his Will. 22 October 1814 Alexander Bridges admitted: 1781 to property. Rent 1s.8d. 1782 to property. Rent 2s.0d. 1793 to property. Rent — Died, seized. Son, Sir Henry Bridges, admitted and surrendered to use of his Will. Rent 4s.8d. apportioned between Henry Bridges 3s.6d. and Richard Mason 1s.2d.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xvi List of Tenants and Holdings, Undated
Benit house, — Anderson; George Crockford (Buttalls); Thomas Broomfield, — Millet; Richard Glin; — Prise, Esq.; Ann Parkhurst; John Harris for late — Coopers B; George Griffin; —Horkins (Buttalls); Thomas Williams (Buttalls and Fitznells); late Mrs. Moss (Buttalls); Jeremiah Moore; — Garit (now); — Smith for late — Fowle; — Gavell (Buttalls); — Baldin; — Parkhurst (now); — Wells; Mrs. Davis, Clapham; Thomas Easeland, Chipstead; Mrs. Tompson; Thomas Gardner. [List of names with additions in a different hand ie everything except names] Endorsed: Bennet, Thomas —gar, Esq.
Bundle 20 section 3B/iii Rental of Fitznells and Buttolphs, 1792, transcribed 1812
27 May 1812 John Mayer, Esq.; Alexander Bridges, Esq.; Thomas Sanders, Esq.; John Griffin; Mary Bradford; Sir George Glyn, Bart.; Simon Barrett, Esq.; Mr. James Hibard; Mary Beadle; Thomas Bradford. Rental of the Manor of Fitznells otherwise Fennells, and Buttolphs, for one year ending Michaelmas 1792. 27 May 1812 Thomas Bradford paid £1.11s.8d. for 19 years Rent due for the late Mary Bradford.
Bundle 20 section 3B/iv Quit Rents Received, 1793
9 April 1793 Manor of Fitznells Copyhold tenants: Alexander Bridges, Esq.; Thomas Sanders, Esq.; John Griffin; Mary Bradford; John Mayer, Esq. Freehold tenants: Sir George Glyn, Bart.; Simon Barratti, Esq.; Alexander Bridges, Esq.; Manor of Buttolphs Freehold tenants: Mr. Hibbard; Mary Beadle. Quit Rents received on 9 April 1793.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xvii Notice to Summons Court, 1814
7 October 1814 Thomas Calverley to William Dean, Bailiff; Stephen Martin; Charles Blagrave, Witness. [The summons has William Martin as Bailiff first, erased and ‘Dean’ substituted. The alteration is witnessed] Court Baron to be held on 22 October 1814 at Stephen Martin’s house.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xviii and xix Summonses to Appear and General Notice, 1814
7 October 1814 Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward; Thomas Calverley, Lord of the Manor; Stephen Martin. Summons to attend Court Baron on 22 October 1814 at house of Stephen Martin.
[20/3A/xix is a copy of 20/3A/xviii]
Bundle 20 section 3A/xx Expenses of Court, 1814
22 October 1814 Edward Wallwyn Shepheard, Steward, to Sir Alexander Bridges; Sir Alexander Bridges, Senior; — Mason. Itemised expenses of admission of Sir Alexander Bridges on the death of his father to 3 Copyholds. Apportionment of Quit Rent between Sir Alexander Bridges and Mr. Mason. Total Value: £9.19s.10d.
Bundle 20 section 3B/vii Rental (with Buttalls), 1814
3 June 1814 Fitznells Tenants: William Cawthorne, Esq., Rent 4d.; Heirs of Alexander Bridges, Rent 2s. and 1s.8d.; Late Thomas Saunders and Richard Mason, Rent 4s.8d.; John Griffin, Rent 5s.; John Bradford, Rent 1s.8d.; Hevey Barrett, Esq., Rent to be appointed. Freehold Quit Rents: Heirs of Sir George Glyn, 6d.; Simon Barratti, 5s.; Heirs of Alexander Bridges, 6d. Buttolphs Tenants: James Hebard, Rent 8d.; Mary Beetle, Rent 2d.
Bundle 20 section 3A/xxi Letter about Copyhold, 1824
8 March 1824 Benjamin Bradford of Leatherhead to Thomas Calverley; Charles Bradford; Sir George Glyn, Bart., deceased; — Corbett; Mary Bradford; Thomas Bradford of Epsom. Lower Ewell Common; Cuddington; Cox Lane; Epsom Request to be admitted to land only near Cox Lane. Lower Ewell Common made up of: 1. House premises, ½ acre 27 perches; 2. Remainder of the allotment, which belongs to 2 houses near ‘The Eight Bells’ and Common Pound, about 1¼ acres abutting North on house of Charles Bradford, South on Sir George Glyn, West on Cox Lane, East on Corbett. Request to be admitted to land only. [Presumably the 1¼ acres]
Bundle 20 section 3B/viii Minutes of Court, 1830
20/3B/viii Sheet 1 1830 Thomas Calverley, Lord of the Manor; Jacob Mould, Steward; J.Parker, successor to Mould; Messrs. Parker, Taylor and Rook; Sir Lewen Powell Glyn and Lewen Cholmley, freehold tenants; Sir Henry Bridges, (also Copyhold); John Mason and James Andrew, Homage. [Note: The information given on this sheet refers only to the cover and flyleaf of the volume. Abstracts of the contents are on the following pages. Cover contains a note by Parker stating that Jacob Mould ‘absconded from his country’.]
20/3B/viii Sheet 2 Surrender 13 June 1824 Thomas Bradford; Benjamin Bradford, of Leatherhead, grocer, son of Thomas. 1812 Thomas Bradford admitted tenant of 1 acre Copyhold land on Chessington Common, allotted to him in lieu of common rights relating to his 2 messuages near ‘The Eight Bells’. 1824 Land surrendered by Thomas to Benjamin Bradford, admission of Benjamin. Rental 2d.
20/3B/viii Sheet 3 Admission 1824 [?] Thomas Bradford; Rebecca Tanner, daughter of Thomas; Thomas Bradford, Junior, son of Thomas; Henry Bradford, son of Thomas, Senior. 1812 Thomas Bradford admitted tenant of 2 messuages (formerly one messuage) and one orchard, containing 1 rood, near the Common Pound and near ‘The Eight Bells’. c.1820 Thomas died, seized. Property by Will to: 1824 a) Rebecca Tanner, wife of William Tanner, blacksmith, of Mitcham, and daughter of Thomas, admitted tenant of cottage and garden nearest ‘The Eight Bells’, occupied by John Bradford; and b) Thomas Bradford, Junior admitted tenant for life of cottage and garden adjoining the above cottage, then to Henry Bradford. Value/Rental: 1s.6d. paid by Thomas Bradford, Senior; 9d. paid by Rebecca; 9d. paid by Thomas Bradford, Junior.
20/3B/viii Sheet 4 Admission 1826 Sir Thomas Reid; Sir John Rae Reid, son of Sir Thomas; William Charles Lempriere. 1826 Sir John Rae Reid admitted tenant of coach house, stable, outhouses, orchard, garden, and ¾ acre of land with the appurtenances called ‘Monks’ near the South Street of Ewell, by Will of his father Sir Thomas Reid, subject to life interest of widow, Elizabeth. On the same day the above surrendered by Sir John to William Charles Lempriere. Lempriere admitted tenant. Rental: 4d. Fine 8d.
20/3B/viii Sheet 5 Admission 16 March 1830 1. Richard Mason; 2. Charles Namcolas, John Mason, James Andrew. 1812 Richard Mason admitted tenant of orchard and ½ acre, formerly occupied by John Dennett and by Thomas Saunders, and of stable, carthouse, granary, sheds, etc. Died, seized. By Will dated 4 December 1821: 1830 to Charles Namcolas, John Mason, and James Andrew, admitted tenants. Rental: 1s.2d.
20/3B/viii Sheet 6 Admission 1830 [?] John Griffin of Epsom; Hannah Griffin, widow of John. 1813 John Griffin admitted tenant of one messuage, brewhouse, garden, stable, washhouse, shed, and outhouses known as ‘The Eight Bells’, formerly two messuages. And also the yard to ‘The Eight Bells’ on which another messuage formerly stood, abutting towards the North on two messuages of John Bradford the Elder, now or lately occupied by John Bradford and William Batchelor, abutting towards the East on the old road, on the North on two houses, barn and orchard, now or late occupied by James Ogburne, on the West by the turnpike road leading from Kingston to Epsom. Died, seized. By Will 4 March 1815 to his wife Hannah Griffin for life, remainder to children. Hannah admitted. [Post 1815 ?] Rental: 5s.
20/3B/viii Sheet 7 Admission 1830 John Griffin; Thomas Hercy Barritt. 1806 1 acre 1 rood 16 perches of land on Kingston Common surrendered by John Griffin. Thomas Hercy Barritt admitted tenant. Awarded to him under Inclosure Act. Barritt died, seized about 1830. [Note: This is the first proclamation of the death of Thomas Hercy Barritt, there being no heir or devisee to the land.] Rental: 1s.4d.
Bundle 20 section 3B/ix Rental and Two Receipts, 1842
Copyholders: Sir Henry Bridges, Rent 1s.8d. and 2s.; — Tanner, Rent 9d. Fine 1s.1½d; — Sanders, Rent 3s.6d.; late W.C. Lampriere, Sir John Rae Reid formerly Sir Thomas Reid, earlier, Henry Cawthorne, Rent 4d. Freeholders: Late Revd. Sir George Lewen Glyn and Sir L.P. Glyn, Rent 6d.; late George Ede, and Lewen Cholmoley formerly Simon Barraty, Rent 5s.; Sir Henry Bridges formerly Alexander Bridges, Rent 6d. Personal names, continued: Charles Namcolas, John Mason, James Andrew formerly Richard Mason, Rent 1s.2d.; Thomas Wildman formerly Thomas Hercy Barritt, Rent 1s.4d; Late Charles Barter, — Tanner and wife, formerly Thomas Bradford, Junior, Rent 9d.; Late Thomas Bradford, Thomas Bradford, Senior, Rent 9d.; Benjamin Bradford’s widow, Rent 2d.; Hannah Griffin, Rent 5s. J. Parker, Steward. List of Freeholders and Copyholders, tognether with some of their predecessors. Amounts of yearly rentals, arrears due from Michaelmas 1814 to Michaelmas 1841, cash received as rent, at Court held 4 July 1842, arrears outstanding.