Herbert Hurst’s Calendar of Muniments Volume 5 Camden to Chipping Norton (College estates)
Please note that this calendar was compiled 1898-1907, and therefore only makes reference to records dating 19th century or earlier.
Vol. 5 Camden Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Camden, Oxfordshire Camden 1 Ordinance 3 Apr 1338 Grantor: John Fitzwilliam of Fychendon, marshal Grantee: Robert Yelkman of Champpden Grant: This order was made at Cheping nortone, on the feast of The invention of the Holy Cross (as above). Robert under a penalty of £10 engages to appear in a certain case, before the Marshal relative to a Tenement in Campden. Sealing clause. Given at the place and day and year above noted. Witnesses: Hewe Poppe of Chepyngnorton, Robert Brecon la Greyndre (? grinder) Laurence Brecon, Richard his brother, Richard alleyn, Robert Symon et "mound des autres" Indented at top thrugh several letters Seal: one red seal gone Pt. 10 3/4" x 3" Probably a Stray
Vol. 5 Catworth Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Catworth, Cambridgeshire Catworth 1 List of owners of the Presentations to Rectory c. 1670 1597 John Wyborne, with sight of presentation 1603 William Berridge - presentation 1632 Sir Beauchamp St John 1634 Thomas Ekins has it, Willian Berridge dies and Thomas presents Nicholas Mason who is not admitted. 1638 Anthony akerwood* petitioned the Lord Keeper Coventry for the parsonage of Catworth as being in his gift by reason of Simony comitted betw: Thomas Ekins & Jospeh Wiborne. The King presented akerwood who was admitted &c 1651 Akerwood sequestered by the Parliament - Hookes had his place. The Committee of oel 29 put in Stephen Anderson who has continued there, ages about 55 years (or akrood) Remarks: paper Catworth 2 Sale of Advowson 24 Jan 1597 Grantor: Thomas Ekyns John Ekynes Grantee: Thomas Ekyns son and heir of Thomas Grant: Refers to sale, by Edward Watson of Rockingham, 2 Sept, 10 years previous, to Thomas Ekyns of the Manor of Catworth called Lord Vause's Manor Co Northants and Hunts with all the rights and appurtenances and the Advowson and Patronage of the Church of Catworth Magna &c. all claims &c Now J and I for a competent sum of money paid them by Thomas have given granted bargained anhd sold the Advowson, Rec-torye and Church of Catworth and the right of patronage, to have and to hold without any manner of condition or other limitations. They quit claim for the same Signed by J.E John makes his mark Initial letter interesting Seal: one, a head, not distinct Pt. 25 1/2" x 19 1/2" Catworth 3 Copy of Act of Institution to Rectory 1 Jun 1603 Grantor: The Bishop of Lincoln Grant: As John Wyborne, clerk, D.B has been nominated to the Rectory of Catworth magnd, in Lincoln Diocese on the death of the last Incumbent by -- Ekyns of Raunse, Co: Northampton, yeoman the true and undoubted patron, we admit him John Wyborne, to the Rectory canonically and institute and invest him in the same in all its rights and members &c Signed by W. Lincoln Seal: none Remarks: paper Catworth 4 Copy of Grant of Advowson 30 Dec 1623 Grantor: Thomas Ekines of Catworth Magna Grant: J.E the true and undoubted Patron of the Parish Church of Catworth Magna, dioc: Lincoln, has given, granted and by this present deed has confirmed, for the one and nearest viodance of the Rectory, to one Wm Beridge M.A his executors and assigns, the first advowson, nomination, presentation and free disposition, but the sight of patronage hereafter to remain with Thomas Ekines Sealing clause (as above) Extracted by me Tho: Pound Witnesses: five Remarks: paper Catworth 5 Grant of Advowson &c 10 Aug 1634 Grantor: Thomas Ekynes of Great Catworth Grantee: Thomas Ekynes junior Grant: J.E for the natural love and effection which he bears toward Thomas Ekynes his son and heir apparent, as also for other good causes and considerations especially moveing him, gives grants & confirms absolutely for ever, the Advowson, nomination and Presentation and Free disposition of and to the Rectory and Church of Great Catworth, all the tythes, observances, profits. Emmunyties & advanta-ges these to belonging, all manner of Deeds, evidences &c warranty Quitclaim all his rights for himself his heirs and assigns, to the same Seal: one, broken, E remains Remarks: Pt 16" x 5" Catworth 6 Plea in Court 1634 Grantor: William Archbishop of Canterbury and Anthony Akerod clerk Grantee: versus Thomas Ekynes seu Gentleman Grant: W.C and A.A were summoned on a Plea that they permit him to present a fit person to the Church at Catworth which is vacant and in his donation. Thereupon the same Thomas appeared by his attorney Wm. Glasse who showed that Thomas Ekynes was possessed of the Advowson as part of his fee and had presented one John Wyborne, clerk, who was formally admitted. At a later date J.E gave the first voidance of the Church to Wm Berridge who became owner, for one occasion, of the advowson. &c The account goes over the entire history, as elsewhere. Follows all the Acts of Parliament bearing on the case Case postponed (?) Remarks: 24 H: paper Catworth 7 A Brewiatt case of Simony c. 1635 Grantor: William, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Grantee: v. Anthony Akrodd clerk Wm Berridge was presented to the Church of Catworth magna under a simonical agreement 24 May, 24 James, Akroyd claims the living as having been presented in due form, when the simony of the Ptron had, by a Statute of 31 Eliz. c b, placed the presentation in the Sovereign's hands and not in the jurisdic-tion of the Archbishop of Canterbury. cf Y.18, 21 and 29 Witnesses: It is but the commencement of the case-issue is joyned" on p 2 is the result of the examination of witnesses and on p. 3 a list of witnesses selected by Akrodd, to prove the several points of the case Remarks: Clearly from the Ekyn's papers Query stray paper Catworth 8 Copy of Mandate for Induction 6 Jun 1635 Grantor: John, Bishop of Lincoln Grant: We have received from Sir Beauchamp St. John the undoubted Patron of the Living of Catworth magna, letter of nominations of William Berridge M.A, clerk, to the Rectory of the parochial Ch: &c. now vacant by the death of the last Rector the permit and order you to arrange for his induction thereto, and to all the rights belonging to it This mandate shown on the 10 June 1635 and the induction carried out Remarks: paper Catworth 9 Copy of letter about admission 14 Jun 1635 Grantor: Sir Beauchamp St. John Knt Grantee: To John, Bishop of Lincoln Grant: Sir B., as true and undoubted patron of the Rectory of the parochial Church of Chatworth Magna in Country Huntingdon by reason of the grant of William Berridge of Catworth Magna by Thomas Ekynes of same town, to the Rectory now vacant by the death of Jogn Wyburn the last incumbent, he Sir B has nominated W.B and begs his paternity to admit him to the same Church and appoint, induct and recognize him as Rector of the same with all its rights privileges &c Witnesses: was admitted on 18 June 1635 Remarks: paper Catworth 10 Copy of Petition 30 Aug 1638 Grantor: Anthony Akerod clerk M. of d. To the Right Hon Thomas Lord Coventre Lord Keeper of the Greater Seale Grant: This petition showeth that the Parsonage of Catworth in the County of Huntingdon is in your Lordships guiftes by reason of Symonye committed between Thomas Ekins patron and Joseph Wyborne Clerke His humble suit therefore is that your Lordship would be pleased to present the Petitioner thereunto by lapse and from (?) Symonye and he shall dayly pray for your honours &c £17.16.10
Vol. 5 Carlton Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Carlton, Leicestershire Carlton 1 Grant House & Land Carlton 31 Oct 1310 Grantor: Thebaldus de Rede, miles of Adlokeston Grantee: Richard Mannsel of Trilington and Dionisia his wife Grant: of his capital messuage, with appurtenances in Carlton Curdy
Vol. 5 Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chadlington Chadlington, Oxfordshire
Chadlington 1 Grant of Land Pre-1228 [Listed in a deed of Henry III - see Monasticon Anglicanum Vol 6 pt 1 p 421 no 4] Grantor: Robert Belet Grantee: The Hospital of Norton Grant: R.B for the soul of his mother, gives with his body, to the Canons of the hospital of Norton, half a virgate of land (10-15 acres) in the ville of Chadellinton, that which William Chifie once held. Witnesses: The Abbot of Bruern, Magister M. Belet, R. Canon of Sipton, Wm. dean of Sipton, W. of Chadellinton, miles; Gilbert Morin, Richard de Gardins and many others. Seal: White seal, no yellow face, bad impression, circular 1 3/8" diam a fleur de lis on an arc xxxx RG xxx Remarks: parchment 6 1/4" x 2 1/4" Chadlington 2 Grant of a Rent 1320 Grantor: Sir Walter de Wahull Grantee: The Church of Colde Norton Grant: W. de W miles grants for his soul's sale and of others Two shillings of yearly rent from the land of Brech in the field of Chadelinton which the Canons used to pay him. Clause of warranty and of sealing. Witnesses: Alexander daundevil, Roger Bardulf de Cesterton, John Golafre, Walter de Cerceden, Robert de Bradenestan, William de Colunce, William de Canewell (?) and others. Seal: Seal, brown wax backed up with green, a star over a crescent. 1" diam Remarks: parchment 7" x 41/2" Chadlington 3 Grant of a House ? early 1320 Grantor: Walter de Pridinton and Margaret his wife Grantee: The Canons of Colde Norton Grahnt: W de P and his wife, daughter of Walter de Wahulle, grant vc to God, to blessed Mary &c the house of Dns Walter de Wahulle the father of his wife, of 2s rent, which the Convent used to pay him at Michaelmas, the tenement being called Le Breche in Chadelinton in perpetual alms. Clause of warranty. (one i is dotted) Witnesses: John Golafse, Roger de Merlawe, Jogn de Hifhide, Richard de Dene, Richard Wale, Walter de Cerceden, Richard de Chopton, Roger de Brasdestan, Nicholas de Gardins, William de Colunce, William de Bornevelle, Richard fil alani de Norton and others Seal: Seal, green wax pretty - woman seated (? with open letter) Remarks: parchment 8 3/4" x 4" Chadlington 4 Grant of Land 1325 Grantor: William son of Walter de Chadelinton Grantee: Herebest of Chadelinton Grant: W de Ch grants to H for his homage and service, five acres in Chadelinton, 1 1/2 of which extend in Hancewelle, stad, 1/2 acre extends in Venehemegrondeholle in the east field and 2 acres lie beyond Shoe-cestden(?) in the west field an 1 ac in Junfurlong making for the manse near Rd. Neuhemars -- annual rent of 6 d at Easter. Cleause of warranty and sealing. Witnesses: Walter de Chadelinton, & Peter, Chaplains of Eseot, Nicholas de Nouers, Roger Gualfre, Simon of Wahulle, Robert of Midleton, Gilbert Moryn, Savar of Walecot, Walter of Preston, Galfrid marescall (the Father), Galfrid of Wesrerid, Rande son of Roger, Reginald son of Robert, Richard of Mohince, and very many others. Seal: Seal gone Remarks: parchment 5 3/4" x 3" Chadlington 5 Grant of Land Pre-1228 [listed in a deed of Henry III - see Monasticon Anglcanum vol. 6. pt. 1 p421 no 4] Grantor: William son of Walter de Chadelintune Grantee: The Canons of Colde Norton Grant: W son of W grants to God, to St Mary &c ... of Nortune, 12 acres of his land upon aldedune, reaching towards glime, 8 of which he had by his father's gift paying 6 d per annum for them to the Canons. This he has now quitclaimed to them. Clauses of warranty promising other lands in exchange for such as he cannot give warrant for. Witnesses: Nicholas de Noers, Gilbert mori
Vol. 5 Charlbury Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Charlbury, Oxfordshire Charlbury 1 Quitclaim c. 12 Mar 1319 Grantor: Robert Bracy of Cherlton & Matilda his wife Grantee: Robert, dealer in Skins (fellmonger) of Cettebury (?) & wife of all right which he had or may have &c in two acres of arable land which they demised to Robert and his wife for their lives so that we shall not be able to demand any part of them in any way. Given at Cettebury. thedn next after feast of St. Gregory (? Pope) Witnesses: John Hikks, William De Boywell smith, John Hereward, Richard Bither, William called Le Grove and others. Seal: both gone Remarks: Pt 9 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Vol. 5 Chalford Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chalford, Gloucestershire Chalford 1 Grant of Rent c. 1330 Grantor: Robert de Brok son of John of Chaleford Grantee: Roger son of Robert de Bradenestan Grant: R.d.B. grants and confirms to Robert of B for his homage & service an annual rent of 10s in Chaleford with wards, reliefs, excheats &c that which he had by a gift from his father, arising from a fuller's mill, which Roger the fuller holds of him by reason of his wife Emma. Clause of warranty and of sealing. Witnesses: Dns Bardulph de Cestreton, Walter de Wahulle, knights; Reginald of Wantone, William of Colunce, Walter of Nortone, Robert of Sosecot, John de la Le of Norton, Roger de Dadeford, Radulph de Dyehele, Radulph de Gardins and others Seal: has had a seal tied in flax bag - all gone Remarks: parchment 8 1/4" x 4 1/2" Chalford 2 Quiteclaim & Grant of Tenement undated (c. Grantor: Thomas the son of Reginald of Chaleford 1330) Grantee: Robert of Bradenestan and wife Grant: for their homage and service, of all his rights and title in a tenement which Radulph de Caheford formerly held in the same village, viz in the fourth part of a irigate of land with ap-purtenances, rent 1/2d a year at Easter for all services demands customs &c. Warranty. Sealing clause Witnesses: Drs Walter pore of Northon, Robert de Broo, Radulph de Ditecheley, William de Colverte, Ralph de gardins, Roger de Radford, John Blour and others. yellow Seal: gone Remarks: endorsed Chaldeford Pt. 7" x 3 1/4" Chalford 3 Grant of rent of 10s c. 1340 Grantor: Robert de Bradenestan son of Rob. de B. Grantee: Elye le Butiler of Chalford Grant: R. de Br. grants and confirms to Elye le Butiler of Foxote 10s rent in Chalford which Roger the fuller of Chalford occupies for him. Rent reserved a rose at the feast of St. John the baptist. Clause of warranty and of sealing Witnesses: William de Coulans (?), William of Cornewelle, Laurence of Dicheley, Roger de Gardins, Radulph de Radeford, Richard aubin & many others. Seal: seal gone Remarks: (3.129 - 32 were tied together) Chalford 4 Grant of a Rent c. 1346 Grantor: Elyas le Butyller of Foxcote Grantee: Calde Norton Grant: E. le B grants and confirms to God and to the Church of blessed Mary and blessed John the Apost: and Evang. &c 10s annual rent in Chalkford, which Rogger the fullur holds of him in Chalkford Clause of warranty and of sealing. Witnesses: William de Colunns, William de Cornwelle, Henry de Digchele, Roger de Gardins, Rodulph de Radeford, Richard Aubun, John Alewy and others Seal: seal gone Remarks: parchment, brittle 9 3/4" x 1 7/8" Chalford 5 Grant of a Rent 24 Nov 1482 Grantor: Richared Chocke miles, and Thomas Cornish, clerk Grantee: John Staunton prior of Coldenorton Grant: R.C justiciar of the King in Banco and J.C grant to the Prior of Coldenorton, to the convent there and their successors, a rent of 6s and in 3 meadows of theirs in Querchalforde and Netherchalforde, Co. Oxon. Right of entry granted if in arrears. Seal: 2 seals i. broken, small ?swan ii. ? half gone Remarks: Parchment 11" x 6 1/4"
Vol. 5 Chalgrove Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chalgrove, Oxfordshire Chalgrove 1 Receipt 10 Oct 1451 Grantor: by John Coche, chaplain Grantee: to John Robyn farmers of the church of Chalgrove Grant: Received as payment of the Deacon of St Michael the arch-angel 26s 8d. Given at Wallingford (Probably a stray document) Witnesses: None Seal: Seal, a trifle remains - brittle Remarks: Pt
Vol. 5 Chapel Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chapel House House (Cold Norton), Oxfordshire Chapel House 1 Lease of House &c 25 Sep 1760 Grantor: John Ingram of Beudley, Worcester, Gentleman Grantee: Thomas Kirby of Chappel on the Heath. Oxon, Innholder Grant: demise and lease of a messuage or Tenement and Inn wherein T.K now dwells with stables, outbuildings &c, Bowling Green and a Close of about 4a with Commons for 2 cows part of the 19 belonging to the Priory of Cold Norton. Oaks, ashes &c reserved; for 20 years, Rent £20. Assigning or over-making not allowed unless by special license &c. Signed J.I Condition: good almost perfect Remarks: Pt 27 1/2" x 18 1/2" (13 to theset) Chapel House 2 Agreement to Lease 20 Aug 1778 Grantor: Francis Ingram as before Grantee: Thomas Kirby as before Grant: The Agreement to lease the Inn &c for consideration of £600, license having been obtained. Description as before Signed & sealed by J.I Seal: much pressed Remarks: Pt 27" x 18" Chapel House 3 Counterpart of Lease 20 Aug 1778 Grantor: Francis Ingram Esq of the Inner Temple London Grantee: Thomas Kirby of Chapel House as last The College, 1 Apr. 1774 leased the premises as described to F.I who has agreed to assign it to J.K who is to pay £600 to F.I who engages to assign and sub-lease it to J.K. 5s to be paid by new Tenant to B.N.C annually as his share of reserved rents. Signed & sealed Tho. Kerby Remarks: Pt 27" x 18 1/2" Chapel House 4 Leave to assign 19 Jun 1783 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars of the King's Hall and College of Brasen Nose in Oxford Grantee: Thomas Kerby Grant: refers to Lease by the Coll to J.K dated 2 April 1781 under the provisio about assignment. J.K has now permission granted to him to assign any part of the said premises to Richard Wootton of Oxford, Gentleman, during the remainder of his 21 years. Seal: of the College Remarks: Pt 21" x 15" Chapel House 5 Assignment to Mortgage 24 June 1783 Grantor: Thomas Kerby Grantee: Richard Wootton of Oxford, Gentleman Grant: Assignment of the Estate called Chapel on the Heath in Mortgage to R.W for £800 at 5% Interest Remarks: Three 30" x 23" Chapel House 6 Lease of Inn &c 1 Apr 1788 Grantor: The Principal and Brase-Nose Grantee: Thomas Kerby as before Grant: of the Chapel on the Heath, being part of the Priory of Cold Norton (described) having on the East side thereof next the garden 3 pastures and Lodging Rooms and other offices over the same containing 8 bays of buildings, also another pastour adjoining with passage rooms over, occupying 3 bays of building and a parlour adjoining to the last called the Bar or Large Kitchen and one other parlour above the last occupying 8 bays of building with out-offices &c. For 21 years, 5s rent, repairing clause fences &c Not to assign without special license "The old Lease is delivered up" Seal: of the College, paper faced Remarks: Pt 26" x 18" Chapel House 7 Assignment on Mortgage 5 Dec 1788 Grantor: Thomas Kerby Grantee: John Bathin of Oxford, cook, Executor of Richard Wooton Grant: refers to a Lease by the College dated 1 Apr 1788. For the consideration of £800 being the same as mentioned in the assignment of 24 June 1783. J.K assigns the lease for the remainder of his Term, Rate 5% If the £800 and interest are not paid at the date arranged, J.K engages to procure another lease unto John Bathen Remarks: Two. 29 1/2" x 22 1/2" Chapel House 8 Probate of Will 21 Apr 1790 Grantor: of Thomas Kerby of Chapel House Grant: He leaves all his property to Michael Corgan of Enstone to pay all his debts, financial expenses, and several small legacies, the residence to go to certain relatives, among whom occurs the wife of Mr Salmon of Water Eaton Remarks: Pt 24" x 18" Chapel House 9 (copy) Confirmation of a Will 23 Jul 1791 Grantor: John Kerby of Stafford Street, Hanover Square Grantee: Michael Corgan of Enstone and others Grant: Rehearses the will of Thomas Kerby of Chapel on the Heath, over Norton. The will has been proved, the testator has died and now J.N for the consideration of 10s paid him and to avoid proceedings in Chaucery and also to cofirm the will of Thomas Kerby now ratifies and confirms every clause and bequest in that will made on a certain day. Remarks: paper Chapel House 10 License of Alienation 1 Aug 1791 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars ...... Brasen Nose Grantee: Michael Corgan, Jogn Witts, Joseph Brookes Exon of Thos Kerby Grant: Refers to Lease dated 1 April 1788 to Thomas Kerby, full description of House &c. He has since died leaving Executors as above. To these the College grants special license of alie nation of part or whole to Thomas Rackstrow, Inn holders, James Shrubb of Nenson and James Nicholls of Woodstock, Inn holders. Seal: of College, paper faced, poor impression Remarks: Pt 23" x 16 1/2" Chapel House 11 Assignment of lease 17 Aug 1791 Grantor: The Devicees and Executor of William and Thomas Kerby Grantee: Thomas Rackstrow, James Shrub and James Nicholls Grant: T.R and the two others have purchased this Term of Lease with other property adjoining for £7187. Twelve people interested in the Estate of the late T.K assign the Lease seal and attest this document Seal: Twelves, the same head Remarks: Four 27" x 24" Chapel House 12 Assignment on Mortgage 17 Aug 1791 Grantor: Thomas Rackstrow and others Grantee: Michael Corgan Rehearses the several deeds preceding, but the property is now newly enclosed and called part of the parish of Chipping Norton; the new allotments are fully described and the whole is now mortgaged for £600 and £300, redeemable on or before the 17th of February 1792. Signed by M.C Seal: Seal, a head Remarks: Pt 4/ 27 1/4" x 23 3/4 Chapel House 13 Conveyance of Estate 17 Aug 1791 Grantor: i. Arabella Cross of Woodstock ii. Michael Corgan mortgagor Grantee: iii. Devisees of Thos Kerby's will iv. John Kerby Grant: A.C is paid £300 by Thomas Rackstrow and others and assigns to them all her claim in the mortgaged property. M.C is paud £160 and £5287 by J.R and the Devisees. The Devisees a paid £7187 by J.K's direction Thomas Rackstrow, James Shrub and James Nichols have the property assigned to them (beautifuuly written but not a very intelligable document) Remarks: paper Chapel House 14 Assignment on Mortgage 17 Aug 1791 Grantor: Thomas Arckstrow(?) of Oxford, James Shrub of Benson & Jas Nicholls of Woodstock Grantee: Michael Corgan of Broadstone Hall, Enstone Grant: Rehearses several earlier documents. Assigns the Estate to M.C for remainder of the term of 21 years redeemable at £6000 plus the growing interest Remarks: Four 27 1/2" x 23 1/2" Chapel House 15 Assignment on Mortgage 19 Aug 1791 Grantor: Thomas Rackstow, James Shrub, James Nichols, as before, Inn holders Grantee: Michael Corgan, John Will of Over Norton, Joseph Brookes as before Grant: for the Consideration of £800 they assign the remaining part of their 21 years' term to M.C and others: redeemable by paying the £800 with interest accruing. Remarks: Four 28"x23 1/2" Chapel House 16 Assignment to secure interest in Funds 10 Oct 1794 Grantor: i. Michael Cogan ii. Thomas Rackstrow and others Grantee: iii. Joseph Shepherd A. Rehearses the former Deeds regarding the Chapel House property. Now M.C at the request of T.R, James Shrub and Thomas Nickols for the consideration of £2400 paid by J.S assigns the estate to him and agrees to invest the money in Five-per-cent Consols to bring in the annual interest required by a will. M.C for the consideration of 5 shillings paid him by J.S quitclaims his rights and the others similarly. The mortgage can be taken off by the payment of £2400, with the interest at 5 per-cent added, on 10 April 1795. B. 9 Oct 1794, same parties, Lease for a year to convert use into possession. Seal: 8 seals - all pressed - Heads Remarks: Pt 34"x25 1/2" 24"x16" Chapel House 17 Assignment of Lease 8 Aug 1795 Grantor: Thomas Rackstrow, James Shrub, James Nichols as before, Innholders Grantee: Joseph Sheppard of Witney, Blauket market Grant: Quotes the Lease dated 1st April 1795 by the Collegte to J.R and others. For the better securing of the £2400 and interest the three assign their term to J.S. Premises fully described. The lease referred to above, is enclosed, B.N.C to J.R & others dated 1 Apr. 1975 with College Seal Remarks: one 30"x15" 24"x18" Chapel House 18 Release Mortgage 12 Aug 1795 Grantor: Thomas Rackstrow, James Shrub and James Nichols as before, Inn holder Grantee: Joseph Brooks of Woodstock. Gent Grant: A. T.R and the others have borrowed of J.B £500. They acknowledge the receipt and release to him the several Buildings &c adjoining to and under the Clock Tower at Over Norton, subject to the conditions of a Lease from B.N. College dated 1 April 1795. It is described as of 8 bays, 6 Bays and 3 Bays, several rooms &c. The mortgage to be redeemable till 12 Feb. 1796 B. Lease by same to same for 1 year, to grant possession dated 11 Aug 1795 Remarks: Pt A. 30"x19 1/2" B. 21"x19" Chapel House 19 Release and Assignment of 1/3 part of Estate 26 Nov 1795 Grantor: Thomas Rackstrow Grantee: William Sotham Grant: A. T.R in consideration of £450 paid and herein acknowledged, sells, releases and confirms to W.S a third- part of Chapel House, described fully and subject to two mortgages. He affirms his legal power of selling &c. Signed by T.R B. The same parties 25 Nov. 1795 Lease by T.R to W.S for 1 year to grant possession C. T.R's band, 26 Nov. 1795 to W.S for £150 to guarantee the Estate against Dowry &c Seal: Seal T.R. monogram, script Remarks: Pt A. 35 1/2"x24" B. 22 1/2"x14 1/2" Chapel House 20 Transfer of Property under Mortgage 27 Dec 1976 Grantor: James Shrubb of Benson, Innholder Grantee: William Sotham of Woodley, parish of Wooton, oxon, Gent. A. J.S for the consideration of £300 paid him by W.S, and herein acknowledged, releases and confirms to W.S. the third-part of the Buildings under the Clock Tower and the adjoining stables, Coach-Houses, granaries &c (lately occupied by William Beck and sold to Henry Dawkins;) with kitchen garden, drying ground and 2 Closes, all now on mortgage - once part of Cold Norton Priory. (Signed by J.S) B. J.S enters into a Bond of £300 to protect W.S against any claim by the wife of J. Shrubb as dowry or one-third share C. J.S on 26 Dec 1796 leases to W.S the same property for a year; to convert use into possession Seal: 2 Seals monogram, J.S Remarks: Pt A. 35 1/2" x 23 1/2" B. 20 1/2"x14 1/2" C. paper Chapel House 21 Grant of 1/3 on estate 2 Jun 1797 Grantor: James Nicholls of New Woodstock, Innholder Grantee: William Sotham of Wooton, oxon, Gent. Grant: A. J.N for the consideration of £450 paid him by W.S releases and assigns to him one-third of his right, interest and title in the premises at Over-Norton (fully described) subject to the mortgage upon it. B. Same to same. Lease for a year to give possession of the estate, dated 1 June 1797. C. J.N gives bond for £900 to W.S. to guard against any claim for Dower or thirds by his wife, &c Seal: Seal A like Head of Nelson? Remarks: Parcht A. 28"x23 1/2" 28"x21 1/2" B. 20"x15 1/2" Chapel House 22 Deed of Covenant 26 Aug 1798 Grantor: Henry Dawkins of Standlinch Wilts Grantee: Thomas Rackstrow Innkeeper, Oxford and others Grant: By indentures dated 9 & 10th of October, Thomas R and others conveyed an estate in Chipping Norton and Over Norton to H.D. The several Deeds relating thereto concern other Titles as well - H.D consents to have made out for T.R and others any required agreement and produce and deeds required of him. Signed by H.D Remarks: Pt. 25"x15 3/4" Chapel House 23 Assignment in Mortgage 2 Jun 1806 Grantor: Joseph Brooks, Mr William Sotham of Woodleys parish of Wooton, oxon Grantee: Joseph Sheppard fur blanket maker - Witney Grant: of Property belonging to the Coll; fully described in its licenses granted, in consideration of £2400 owing by Brooks to J.S and of 10s to J.B and W.S. The mortgage redeemable. If not paid before expiration of JTerm, they engage to presume a fresh Lease and pay off by instalments Witnesses: The bond for £4800 is enclosed, same date J.B to J.S fur. Condition that he pay the £2400 mentioned in the agreement (seal taken away) Remarks: Three 30"x24" Chapel House 24 Assignment on Mortgage 8 Mar 1810 Grantor: Mr William Bulley of Oxford, Innholder Grantee: To Mr Joseph Shepphard of Witney, Blanketmaker Grant: to secure £2400 with interest at 5%. Rehearses all the former deeds (description on fol 5) redeemable Enclosed is the College License to alienate granted to W.B. dated 26 Feb. 1810 Remarks: Six 26 1/2"x23 1/2" one 19"x9" Ende of Bundle Chapel House 25 Bursar Letters to c. 1820 i. Regarding the rent of Chapel House 1816 ii. No buildings on the land at Whesso Chapel House 26 Copy of Will 20 Dec 1821 Grantor: William Bulley of the Angel Inn, Oxford Grant: To his wife he leaves chariot, chaise, harness, stock of wines &c. He appoints Wm Bliss, bookseller, and John Humphries, Brewer, his Executors; gives them each £50 and, in trust, a mansion at Kidlington, his possessions at Headington and the Chapel House in the parish of Over Norton, with £1200 mortgage on the Angel Inn and other Tenements etc. for them to sell or administer for his wife's benefit, and the education of her children. Remarks: paper 10pp Chapel House 27 Lease of Estate 1 Apr 1830 Grantor: B.N. College Grantee: Vincent John Shortland and William Halse Grant: The Principal and Scholars of B.N.C demise to V.J.S and W.H, trustees of the will of William Bulley deceased, Chapel House &c in Cold Norton, fully described (8 bays & 6 bays) One third spoilt by water, shrunk illegible Seal: College seal Remarks: Pt c.28 1/2"x24 1/2" Chapel House 28 License to alienate 15 Oct 1831 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars &c Grantee: To William Halse as Trustee Grant: The College on 1st April 1830 leased to V.J. Shortland of Kidlington and another, trustees of the late Wm Bulley, the Chapel House Inn, Cold Norton, without permission to assign or alienate. They now grant such license to alienate the whole part to a William Wilmott for the remainder of the 21 years. Remarks: Pt 21 1/2"x12 1/2" Chapel House 29 License to alienate 24 Dec 1835 Grantor: The College Grantee: V.J. Shortland and others Grant: The College on the 1 April 1830, leased to V.J.S of Kid-lington, Esque, and others parts of the Tenement or Inn called Chapel House Inn or Chapel on the Heath, part of the Priory of Cold Norton. viz 3 parlours and lodging rooms on the East and rooms over, 8 Bays in all &c but without the right of assigning the same. This they now grant. Remarks: Pt 19"x10 1/2" Chapel House 30 Lease of Estate for 1 year 22 Jan 1836 Grantor: William Wilmolt of Song Compton, oxon Grantee: Anna Maria Hancock of Milverton Co Warwick Grant: W.W in consideration of 5s paid by A.M.H, bargains and sells to her all his freehold hereditaments near to a messuage called Chapel House, containing Stables, Coach House, Lofts &c. West of the Turnpike Road and occupied by William Ball, Also, other stables and buildings over which the turret clock is placed, on the East of the same Road, in Over Norton, with all sights appertaining for one year, at a peppercorn sent Signed by W.E Seal: 2 Seals, pressed Remarks: Pt. 25"x19" Chapel House 31 Assignment on Mortgage 5 May 1838 Grantor: Anna Maria Hancock of Leamington, widow of William Wilmot of Long Compton Grantee: William Thormeloe Horniblow of Kipple, Worcestershire, Gentleman Grant: For the consideration of 5s apiece paid to them by W.T.H, they bargain and sell to him Chapel House and the ajoining Tene-ments, lands &c as before described, by way of mortgagte to be dated 7th of May 1838 Seal: Two seals 1. heraldic 2. a head. Remarks: Pt 26 1/4"x17" Chapel House 32 Assignment of Lease 4 May 1838 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the K. Hall & Coll of Brasen Nose Grantee: Anna Maria Hancock of Cheltenham Grant: referring to a Lease (of 1830 by the College to V.J Shortland & William Halse, trustees of William Bulley deceased) of the Inn called Chapel House or Chapel in the Heath, part of the Priory of Cold Norton fully described. - The premises are now signed to A.M.H. The lease mentioned gave no choice of alienation but license is now given in favour of Thornelow Horniblow of Ripple, Worcestershire. The other articles and conditions of Lease to be maintained Seal: College Seal Remarks: Finishes a bundle of Leases from Large central Drawer Pt. 30"x18" Chapel House 33 Certificates taken 1845 A. Copy of Burial Certificate Wm Bulley buried in St Peters in the E. Oxford on May 2 1828 B. - - - - - V.J Shortland buried at Chelsworth 14 Feb 1831 C. - - - - - Robert Bliss buried at Iffley 8 Apr 1828 D. Two Letters of Administration to Wm Bulley given in Nov 1821 E. - - - - - Jospeh Brooks - July 1807 F. - - - - - Martha Bulley - 2 Jan 1832 G. - - - - - Joseph Shepperd of Witney, July 1816 Remarks: paper Chapel House 34 List of Documents 20 Mar 1846 Grant: List of Deeds handed to B.N.C on completion of the purchase of the Chapel House Estate at Over Norton by the Solicitors of T. Horniblow, Esqu 44 in number, relating
Vol. 5 Chester Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chester, Cheshire Chester 1 Bond 19 Nov 1563 Grantor: John Smith Grantee: to The Principal of B.N. Coll. Grant: John Smyth citizen and alderman of Chester, gives his bond to John Hawarden, clerk, Principal &c for £100. Th College has appointed J.S to be collector of Rents in Chester by a deed bearing the same date and he engages to discharge his office well and truely or forfeit his bond. Witnesses: No tie-slip provided Seal: Seal, no impression Remarks: Pt. 13 1/4"x4 3/4"
Vol. 5 Chesthunt Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Chesthunt 1 Grant of Land 10 Aug 1412 Grantor: Thomas Turnor and Katerina his wife of Chesthunte Grantee: Nicholas Schelle of Rasyngge Grant: of a Piece of land formerly built upon with appurtenances lying in Toneford in Chesthunte in length 41 feet in breadth 23 ft with free entry and exit. Given in Chesthunt, Tuesday before St Laurence Witnesses: Richard Turnor, Richard Henham, Robert at Hoo, John Chynaler, William Chynaler and others Seal: Two seals on a divided slip i. ii. Remarks: Parcht 11"x5 1/2"
Vol. 5 Chilston Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chilston, Oxfordshire Chilston 1 Grant of Land Late 13th Grantor: Rudulf Trut of Childeston century Grantee: The Church of Bl Mary and St John Apost: & Evang: Coldenorton Grant: R.J grants to Calde norton Priory 1a of arable land in the east part of Childeston beyond the way which is called Church way between the land once of Thomas de Aundevile and the land which Richard Greiberd once held. Clause of warranty and of sealing, Witnesses: Drs. Alexander de Aundevile, Drs Roger de Oyli knights; Robert of Bradenestan, Reginald of Wantham, Richard de Dene, William de Colunce, Radulph de Dichele, Stephen of Walecote, Ralf de Gardins de Cliveley, William the heir of Chadelintone, John of Childeston, dispensator and others. Seal: Seal torn, lost Remarks: parchment 8 1/2"x5 1/4" Chilston 2 Grant of Land 5 1/4 acres Late 13th Grantor: Alexander de Aundevile, Drs de Podelcote and de century Childestone Grantee: Church of Bl. Mary &c at Caldenortone Grant: A de A for his soul's safety and of Beatrix his wife &c grants to the Priory 5 acres and a quarter which habult on the furrow of the Prior and Canons in the furlong called Caestone Ifur-lung(?) and an acre in the Sedelond furlong and reaching to the furlong Radeclive. Clause of warranty and sealing. Witnesses: Drs Roger Doyle, Walter de Wayhull knights, Stephen of Walecote, John Gulafre, John of Fifhide, Walter de Cereedone, William Resne, Alex-ander de la Thurne (or burn?) John the sergeant, William la eir (? leir) and others. Seal: Seal green wax, a fesse, beautiful impression Remarks: 11"x3 1/2" Chilston 3 Confirmation of Grant 1 acre Late 13th Grantor: Alexander Daundevile century Grantee: Prior of Coldenorton Grant: Alexander de Aundevile for his soul &c Grants &c to the Church of St Mary and John Evangelist, to the Prior and Canons, that gift of one acre which Radulph Trut of Childeston gave them in free alms &c. In confirmation he appends his seal. Witnesses: Drs Roger de Oyle Knt, Robert of Bradenest, Reginald of Wantham, Richard of Dene, William of Colunce, Ralph of Dicheleie, Stephen of Walecote, Ralph de Gardins of Clivele, William the heir of Chadelinton, John of Childeston the pardoner and others. Seal: Seal, small, circular 7/8" diam. chipped Remarks: To follow 54 Chilston 4 Confirmation of Grant Land c. 1300 Grantor: Clementia de Aundevile, widow Grantee: The Church of Kaldenorton and the Canons Grant: C de A confirms the grant of Roger de Rumelie to the same canons in the town of Childeston, who are to pay annually a pound of pepper at Christmas for service and suit. Clause of warranty and sealing. Witnesses: Drs. Bardulf of Cestrethum, Drs Nicholas de Noers, Thomas de la Heuse, Master Wm. Thaneht, Master Peter of Northamthon, Roger Golafre, Roger de Cercedene, Robert de Bradestan and others. Seal: Seal broken away. Witnesses: Drs. Bardulf of Cestrethum, Drs Nicholas de Noers, Thomas de la Heuse, Master Wm. Thaneht, Master Peter of Northamthon, Roger Golafre, Roger de Cercedene, Robert de Bradestan and others. Seal: Seal broken away Remarks: Parchment 8 1/2"x5" Chilston 5 Grant of Land c. 1300-1320 Grantor: Roger de Rumeli (? Romiley, Co Cheater) Grantee: Cold Norton Priory Grant: R. de R. grants and confirms to God, to the Church of St Mary and St John the Evangelist ahnd apostle of Colde Norton and its Canons, all his land which he has in Childestone (Chilson) rents homages &c, except one Croft lying between the croft of agnes aubin and the pathway to Northampton (Shorthampton). Also 6a in the east field toward Rocfutesiveia, another acre at Bickersberne, 3 others toward Hestcote under Fitereshoe. Clause of warranty and of sealing. Liable to a quit rent of lb. of pepper at Christ-mas payable to Dame Clementia de Aundevile. Witnesses: Drs. Nicholas de Noeis, Master Peter of Northamton, Roger Golafre, Robert of Cerceden, Robert of Chandos, Robert Bradeston. Seal: Seal, Green wax, flaking off, circular 1 1/4 diam peculaiar fleur-de-lis Remarks: parchment 8 1/2"x7" Chilston 6 Grant of Land c. 1300-1320 Grantor: Roger de Rumeli Grantee: The Church and Priory of Colde norton Grant: Same grant as 3.32 and same exceptions Witnesses: Same as 3.32 Seal: Seal gone Remarks: parchment 8"x6 1/2" Chilston 7 Grant of Land c. 1300-1320 Grantor: Roger de Rumul Grantee: The Church and Canons of Kaldenorton Grant: Same as 3.30 Seal: Seal perfect but poor impression. Some legend fleur- de-lis Remarks: parchment 7 3/4"x4 1/2" Chilston 8 Grant of Land c. 1310 Grantor: Roger of Rumele Grantee: The Church and Canons of Coldenorton Grant: Duplicate of last Seal: Seal as before, circular, green wax, flakes off, + S. ROGERI DE ROMELEIA round a fleur de lys Remarks: parchment 8 1/2"x6" Chilston 9 Grant of Land c. 1310 Grantor: Roger of Rumeli Grantee: The Church and Canons of Caldenorton Grant: R de R. grants &c to the Church &c all his land in Childeston, same exception as 3.30. Similar to last Witnesses: Drs. Bardulf de Cesterton, Drs Nicholas de Nuers, magr, William Taneht, magr, Peter of Horthamton, Rog Golafre, Robert of Cercedene, Robert of Brdestan and others. Seal: Seal and strip gone Remarks: parchment 8 1/2"x6" Chilston 10 Grant c. 1320 Grantor: Sir Robert de Hoo (= eau) Grantee: The Church and Convent of St John at Coldenorton Grant: Sir Robert grants confirms &c to Colde Norton Priory all his land in Childeston which Agnes Aubyn holds under her dowry. Clause of sealing. Witnesses: John son of Nigell, Richard of Williamscot, John Golafre, Roger of Nodar (* = Nowers) knights, Elyas le Botyler, Thomas de Verdom xxx le Vyre, Adam Wale, Richard son of Alan, William of Cornwelle, William Auben, William xxx xxx xxx de asieregy(?) and others (nibbled) Seal: Seal small, shield quarterly, two quarters barruld PAR LI NAVE DELIPENSE Remarks: Parchment 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" Chilston 11 Grant of Land c. 1320 Grantor: Beatrix, widow of Robert de la Hoo, and daughter of Alexander de Aundevile Grantee: Cold Norton Priory Grant: B. de la Hoo grants confirms &c to the Church &c of Colde Norton and the Canons there, all lands and tenements which Agnes Aubyn holds of her, as a dowry, in Childerstone - sealing clause Witnesses: Thomas Golafre, John xxx xxx Edmund of Vens, Nicholas Brum, Richard of Cornewell, John Coloune and others Seal: Seal, green, oblong, very small, winged animal passant Remarks: parchment 8 1/4"x2 1/2" Tied to the last 3.48 Chilston 12 Grant of 1a Land Undated Grantor: William de Rumeli (?1325) Grantee: John son of Gaufrid de Cheldestun Grant: W de R. grants and confirms to J son of G. for his use one acre of land in the territory of Childestun lying between the ... (estam) of the said John and the road, paying 1d at Easter for all services - clause of warranty - John has given him a mark of silver as earnest-money. Witnesses: Savarie of Walecot, Robert of Gardin, Gilbert Taillard, Philip his son, William Blund, James his son, Gaulfrid the Clerk, Herebert parson of Chedelinton and many others. Seal: Seal, white wax, the face has flaked cleanly off, cord of blue and white. Remarks: parchment, 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" Chilston 13 Lease of Tenement & 2 yard lands 3 Feb 1547 Grantor: Mathewe Smythe principal of the Kinges Haule & College of B. Grantee: William Howse of Chilstone, Oxon, Yeoman Grant: of their Tenement and 2 yard land feffe in the fildes & towne of Chilston with 2 parcells of medowe, one in Pudlicott the other in Shertynton, all now in the tenure of W. If - for 30 years, rent 23s 4d payable on St John B.day. Trees not to be cut down or lopped - Tenant to do repairs, great tymber to be supplied by the College. Tenant's assigns to pay a heryott at the death of occupier. If the rent is in arrears for six weeks or if the lease is otherwise not kept the College to have right of re-entry. Right reserved of marking, cutting & casting off timber. Seal: Seal - apparently Remarks: Parchment 13"x7 3/4" Chilston 14 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 10 Mar 1557 Grantor: John Hawarden principal of the Kings Hall & Colledge of Brasyn Nose Grantee: Henry Chypenham of Oxford Barbar Grant: same as in 9.19 for 30 years (worded fill 1567 by error) 'Be me henry chypnam. Seal: Seal broken Remarks: parchment 19"x13" Chilston 15 Lease of Tenement & 2 Yard lands 10 Mar 1557 Grantor: John Hawarden (as before) Grantee: Henry Chypenham (as before) Grant: The same as last (Lease, not the counterpart) Seal: Seal, nearly half the College's seal, upper-parts pressed Remarks: Parchment 19 1/4"x13" Chilston 16 Conveyance of Reversion 15 Jul 1557 Grantor: Henry Chypengham of Oxford (Barber) Grantee: William House of Chilson Grant: H.C sets forth that he holds of 'the Principall and Scholars of the King's Hall and Colledge of Brasynnose' a tenement with two yard Lands in Chilson Co: Oxford and two parcels of meadow, one in Pud-licote the other in Shortlington, for the reversion of which he has already received £8 from W.H and now makes to him his grant accordingly The titles of the Sovereigns given very fully Witnesses: Sealed and delivered in the presence of Mr John Hawarden Pryncipall of Brasynnose. Nibbled at both ends and bottom Seal: Seal, oval, red wax I.H and some ornamentation Remarks: parchment 12 1/4"x8" Chilston 17 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 28 Aug 1602 Grantor: Thomas Singleton, Principal of the King's Hall Grantee: Raphe Howsse of Chilston, Oxon, Yeoman. Grant: A. same as in 9.19 but money rent 15s 7d being two-thirds of the old rent, 5b wheat, 6b malt, or their money value in Oxford Market. 30 days for arrears. Usual clauses. B. Rodolphus Howsse's bond for £40 (threaded with the bond to the seal, one seal thus serving for both documents) Seal: Seal R.L with a tree between Remarks: A Parchment 27"x10 1/2" B. " 9"x4" Chilston 18 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 5 Oct 1617 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radecliff D.D. Principal of the Kings Hall &c Grantee: Anne Howse of Chilstone widow. Grant: same as in 9.19. for 21 years rents as 9.22. Anne house puts her mark Seal: Seal quite broken off Remarks: parchment 22 1/2"x12 1/4" Chilston 19 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard Lands July 1618 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclif D.D. Principal of the Kings Hall Grantee: Thomas Hosw of Chillston husbandman Grant: same as in 9.2 Signed Thomas Howse Seal: Lion rampant, coarse, our seal Remarks: parchment 24"x12 1/4" Chilston 20 Lease of a Tenement & 2 Yard lands 27 Oct 1632 Grantor: The Right Worshipfull Samuel Radeclift DD. Principall &c Grantee: Thomas Hows (as before) Grant: Similar to that in 9.22 Signed Thomas Howse Seal: Seal small, anchor, heart and wings Remarks: parchment 21 1/2"x9" Chilston 21 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 3 July 1644 Grantor: The Right Worshipful Samuel Radeclife D.D Principal of the King's Hall &c Grantee: Thomas Howse (as before) Grant: same as 9.22 - includes the terrier clause, Tenant to plant 6 young trees yearly - The College to enter at any time to see if repairs have been done. Signed as above (nibbled in 4 places) Seal: Seal defaced Remarks: parchment 26 1/4"x12 1/2" Chilston 22 Lease of a Tenement 2 yard lands &c 17 May 1654 Grantor: The Principal & Scholars of the King's Hall &c Grantee: Thomas Howes Yeoman Grant: of same farm 'late in tenure of Rafe Howes, rents as before, lease to be void if rent is in arrears for 28 days, repairs as usual, felling and lopping trees forbidden, shredding allowed. Herriot within 14 years or at the death of occupier - Terrier under a penalty of 40s. College may enter at any time to see about repairs. Sealing clause. Seal: Seal almost obliterated Remarks: parchment 26"x16 1/4" Chilston 23 Lease of a Tenement 2 yard lands 26 Dec 1661 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D principal of the King's Hall & Colledge of B.N Grantee: Joshua Howes of Chilston. Yeoman. Grant: Lease same as 9.27. in Terrier clause is inserted "at the hands of eight honest persons. Signed in full B. Bond of same for £40 Seal: Seal, never impressed Remarks: A. Parchment 28 1/2"x15" B. " 7 1/2"x6 1/2" Chilston 24 Lease of a tenement & 2 yard lands 14 Dec 1669 Grantor: Thomas Yates D.D. (as before) Grantee: Joshua Howes (as before) Grant: A. same as in 9.27 Signed in full B. bond of same for £20 Seal: Seal. broken, a heart. Remarks: A. Parchment 31 1/4"x14 3/4" B. " 7"x6 1/4" Chilston 25 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 30 Nov 1676 Grantor: Thomas Yates DD principal &c Grantee: Joshua Howes as before Grant: A. Same as in 9.27. Signed as above. B. Bond of same for £40 Seal: Seal. not impressed Remarks: A. parchment 29"x15" B. " 9 1/2"x7" Chilston 26 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 18 Dec 1683 Grantor: John Meare M.A (as before) Grantee: Joshua Howes of Chilston - Gent. Grant: A. same as in 9.27 Signed Joshua Howse B. Bond of same for £50 Seal: Seal. impression hardly visible ? a bend with threee roundels. Remarks: A. Parchment 25 3/4"x15" B. " 10 1/2"x10" Chilston 27 Agreement tripartite 1 Oct 1712 Grantor: I Robert Shippen DD ... and the Scholars Grantee: II Elizabeth Howze & Thos: Howze Rowse III John Burrows Abraham Bulley Grant: of a lease by the principal & Scholars to John B and A B for 21 years at rent as in 9.27. E.H and J. H-R assign their interest in the lease, by the permission of the College J.H.R signs and seals E.H, J.B, A.B do not sign Seal: 4 seals I&III a Goat's head II Stag & two hounds EGO.MON.. IV a quaint head AV VITO Remarks: parchment 27 3/4" x 24" Chilston 28 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 2 Apr 1722 Grantor: Robert Shippen DD principal &c Grantee: ii Elizabeth House & Elias Pearce iii Abraham Bulley as trustee for E.H & E.P Grant: The Principal & Scholars lease the same estate, once Howes' to A.B. Elias P. is the assignee of William Rowse who was Executor of Thomas Howse deceased - Elizabeth House is the relict of Joshua House - Abraham B. is trustee for the second party. Signed & sealed by Elias Pearse, Abram Bulley Seal: 3 seals. A bend cotised Remarks: parchment 27 3/4"x21" Chilston 29 Lease of a Tenement & 2 Yard lands 1 Apr 1726 Grantor: Robert Shippen DD (as before) 'Brasen nose.' Grantee: William Diston of Chadlington Gent. - Grant: A. same as in 9.27. property late in the tenure of Thomas Howse. Signed in full B. Bond of same for £50 (Gently nibbled in one place) Seal: Seal. A shield bearing 6 escallops 3.21 in a bordure. Remarks: A. Parchment 26 3/4"x17 1/2" B. paper j'cap(?) Chilston 30 Lease of a Tenement & 2 yard lands 2 Apr 1733 Grantor: Robert Shippen D.D principal &c Grantee: William Diston of Chadlington Grant: A. same as in 9.34 B. bond the same Seal: Seal. same as last, the escallops are bad in outline Remarks: A. parchment 26 1/2"x20" B. paper Chilston 31 Lease of a Tenement & 2 Yard lands 1 Apr 1740 Grantor: Robert Shippen DD. principal &c Grantee: William Diston as before Grant: same as in 9.27 No bond Seal: Seal a head Remarks: Parchment 26"x20" Chilston 32 Lease of a Tenement & 2 Yard lands 1 Apr 1747 Grantor: The Principal and Scholars of the King's Hall &c Grantee: William Diston as before Grant: same as in 9.27 Signed in full No Bond. Seal: Seal. a head almost grotesque Remarks: Parchment 26"x18 1/2" Chilston 33 Lease of a Tenement & 2 Yard-lands 1 Oct 1754 Grantor: The Princs and Scholars of the King's Hall &c 'Brasen Nose' Grantee: William Diston Grant: same as previously (9.27) viz a Tenement, 2 yard lands, 2 parcells of meadow, one in Pudlicote, the other in Shorthampton &c late in the tenure of Thomas Howse, rent 15s 7d, beside wheat and malt as before. Usual clauses Signed in full No bond. Seal: Seal, the shield with 6 escallops 3.2.1 Parchment 26"x21 1/4"
Vol. 5 Chipping Deeds and papers relating to College estates at Chipping Norton Norton, Oxfordshire Chipping Norton Grant of land Early 13th 1 Grantor: Richard Wine century Grantee: The House of St John the Evaangelist of Nortune Grant: R.W grants and confirms to the House and the Canons there all his land in Stockewellestrete, lying between the land of Burewald toward the east, and the land of Edit, who was the wife of Roger Cordewaner, rent 13d. Witnesses: Gilebert de Burewald, Goe ... ii son of Sevar, Henry son of Edwin, Peter the son of John, adam porearuns, Lanceline baker, Richard the fisher, Lucas of Osencia, Adam Carter, adam miller, Roger Vydie and Peter 'then called, of the hospotal, who wrote the charter.' Seal: White wax 1/4" diam, peculiar fleur de lis. SIGILLVM RICARDI WINE Remarks: parchment 5 1/2"x2 1/4" Chipping Norton Grant of Land c. 1250 2 Grantor: Richard son of Eustace of Norton Grantee: The Priory of Colde Norton Grant: Rich: son of E. grants and confirms to God and the Church of blessed Marie and blessed John Apost & Evang: of Koldenorton, to the Prior &c 6 acres of arable land in the Eastfield of Norton 3a and 3a. Positions described. Rent, a nail of a horse (shoe) Clause of warranty and sealing. (Stained in two places) Witnesses: Richard Wale, Adam Wale, [smeared] Thomas produmme, John de Lega, Robert Mathew, Adam Bruton, William Bruton [smeared] and many others. Seal: Seal small, vesica-shape, white, indistinct + xx RIC DE xx L xx .?. Remarks: parchment 9 1/4"x3" Chipping Norton Deed of Transfer c. 1260 2x Grantor: Alexander son of Riche of Rollandrice and his wife Grantee: Canons of the hospital of St John at Kaldenorton Grant: A de R sells to the hospital of St John, Kaldenorton, his house in Chepingnorton, the tenement which is nearest to the gate of the Castle, between that inhabited by John son of Geoffry Black and the house of Teiha the daughter of Luke, with appurte-nances, viz two half acres in separate fields - sealing clause. Witnesses: Gilbert morin, John the doctor, Hugo of Norton, Giliber McKelliche, Henry the doctor, Robert Murseweder(?), Richard the clerk and many others. Seal: Seal, white wax, circular 1 1/4" a fleur de lys S(IGILL) ALEXANDRI BVLT (?) Remarks: Parchment 5"x2 1/2" Chipping Norton Grant of Land 14 May 1265 3 Grantor: Simon, prior of the Church of St John Evan of Caldenorton Grantee: John de Lega and Dionysia his wife of Chepingnorton Grant: on the above day the Prior granted J de L and his wife 49 1/2a of land in the fields of Chipping Norton (described) To have and to hold &c. Sealing clause Witnesses: Robert Burcestre, Robert & Roger Wale, Ma xx xxx xxx Adam brunt, Robert le Riche, Radulph burgeis, Richard Imangton, Robert the son of Walter the clerk and others. Indented at top through 12 letters Seal: Two, gone Remarks: begins a bundle of 8 Chippingnorton Pt 6 1/2"x4" The two Confirmations 230. 234 are by the same writer. Chipping Norton Extracts from Court of Frank pledge c. 1288/9 4 Grant: Be it remembered that Simon de Thropp was released (sot or sol) of certain lands called la pe x rs of Churchefurlong and brokefurlong in the ward of the lord's fee, and there was leased to him, 17th of Edward I, parcell of xxx xxx with other lands by perfect evidence, by one William Thoury (?) of Thropp aforesaid & Hew Smyth of Trafford for a term of xxx xxx by force of whih they were xxx xxx of free tenement (? concluded). Fourteen items somewhat akin to above on first page Endorsed is Par Farnlegh le tremlyn ? x£ Par Clayland xx£ par anec xx asset XIIII k, par Cheping Darset &c Waryington, God-yngton, Egsworth, Comite Marten, & Whicombe In different hands Endorsed "Terriar in French" (!) Remarks: paper Chipping Norton Grant of Curtilage 1 May 1322 5 Grantor: John le Moneck of Chepingnorton Grantee: Richard son of William Aleyn, of same. Grant: of a certain Curtilage which is situated in the Overe Rewe of Chepyngnorton near &c. To have and to hold &c of the capital lords of the fee, to pay the just fees, suit and services R. gave him, as earnest, a certain sum of money for this grant. Warranty: Sealing clause. Given at Chepyngnorton, feast of St. Philip & James, as above Witnesses: Adam Breton, Richard Adam, William Smyth, William Riche, Adam Ernald, John Saundres, Robert Avery clerk, & others Seal: white, medium, a bird volant or a fleur de lys + S IO xxxx LINA Remarks: Pt 9"x4 1/2" Chipping Norton Grant of a rent c. 1325-1350 6 Grantor: Richard the Doctor, of Norton Grantee: The Priory of (Cold) Norton Grant: R. 'medicus' in pure and perpectual alms has given & confirmed to God and the Church of St. John Apost: and Evangeslist of Norton 12d annual rent to be received of him and his heirs, viz. the rent which he bought of Vincent de Thodeham Parish not mentioned, seems to have been with the documents of Chipping Norton (a good example) Witnesses: Radulph de Salceto, Nicholas de Nuers, Richard de Brackele then viear, Hugo de Stavy xx (?) Master John de Norton, Richard the parson of Norton, Gilibert makeblithe and others. Seal: Seal, white, faced bright yellow. Centre a small figure. S' ROB MEDICI DE xORTON Remarks: parchment 7 1/4"x2 1/4" Chipping Norton Grant of land c. 1330 7 Grantor: Robert the Farrier (mares callus) son of Rd the smith of Ch. Nort: Grantee: The Priory of Colde Norton Grant: R. the F for his soul's health &c gives and grants &c to God and to the church of bl. Marie and St. John the apostle & Evang: 1/2 acre of arable land in the east field of Chepingnorton (position described). Clause of warranty and sealing. Witnesses: William le Draper, head of the market of Norton, John de la le, Robert Wale, Richard Wale, Robert Mahew, Robert le mire, Adam Wale, Adam Bruton, Simon le Lwile(?), Robert le Riche and others Seal: Seal, kite shape, an ornam: fleur de lis, green wax x S.ROBERTI xxx GxxC Remarks: Parchment 6 1/8"x3 7/8" Chipping Norton Quit claim to Tenement c. 1330 8 Grantor: John the apparetor of Norton Grantee: J. the App grants releases and quitclaims to the Prior and Convent of Cold Norton all the tenement which he holds of them in the street which is called Cleistrete. Clause of sealing Witnesses: Adam Wale, Alan de Ffraxino (ash) William his son, John le Bron, William le Pope and many others. Seal: Seal gone Remarks: Parchment 7 3/4"x 2 1/2" Chipping Norton Grant of Land c. 1330 9 Grantor: John de la Burre Grantee: The Priory of Calde Norton Grant: J de la B. grants and confirms to God and to the Church of St John the Evangelist of Calde Norton and the Canons there, a half virgate of lande in (Colde) Norton. Several boundaries given, rent reserved 1d at Easter. Clause of Warranty & of sealing. Witnesses: Ins Bardulph of Cetriton, Nicholas de Nowers, Roger Golafre, Robert of Cerceden, Robert of Bradenestan, Robert le Mire, Rich-ard the clerk or Norton, Robert makeblisse & others Seal: Seal circular 1cm diam? Ornamental fleur de lis + ST IONANNIS DE LA BARE Chipping Norton Grant of Land c. 1340 10 Grantor: Richard son of Simon of Norton Grantee: Priory of Colde Norton Grant: R. son of S. grants &c to the Priory of frigid norton and to the Canons there serving God. 4 1/2 acres of arable land in the territory of Norton in the Eastern field. Positions of 3a. 1a. and 1 1/2a described - Glumbrok (the Glym) and Woweslade mentioned. Also 1 1/2a in the western field - portstreto mentioned. Clause of warranty & sealing. Witnesses: Hugo J, Roger Gulafre, Nicholas de Noers, William de Romili, knight; John le mire, Gilebert makeblisse, Robert Muriweder and others. Seal: Seal, white wax, flakey, indications of a fleur de lis, no inscription left. Remarks: Parchment 8 1/4"x4 1/8"
Chipping Norton Grant of Land c. 1340 11 Grantor: Richard, son of Simon of Norton (Chipping n) Grantee: The Priory of Colde Norton Grant: R. son of S. gives, confirms &c for his soul &c to the Priory of frigid Norton and the Canons there, 4a of arable land in the territory of Norton in the Eastern field - (positions given) Clause of warranty and sealing. Witnesses: Roger Gulafre, Nocol de Nohers, William de Romuli, knight; Gilebert Morin, John the Doctor, John the servient, Gilebert makeblisse, Richard the clerk, Rober marieweder and many others. Seal: Seal, 1 3/8 diam. Ornamental fleur de lis SIGILL...hARDI FILII SIMONIS. White wax, faced yellow parchment 9"x4" Chipping Norton Grant of land c. 1340 12 Grantor: Simon the son of William payn of Chepingnorthon Grantee: John de Lega of Chepingnorthon Grant: of 6 acres arable land in the fields of Northon. In the East field, 1a and 1a (fully described) with all rights he has or may have, To have &c to J. to hold, assign, alienate, lease &c. Rent a penny at Easter to the lord of the fee for 2 acres, and for the others 4d at the four seasons of the year for all suit, service, demand &c. For this grant J. gave him 2 marcs as earnest. Warranty: Sealing clause. Witnesses: Richard clerk, Robert called Wale, Robert Mathew, Walter Draper, Ralph Cook, Edw'd Walde, ad