Add MS 6692

A large folio volume of similar contents [to Add MS 6687-6696], lettered ‘Derbyshire Collections. Collectanea F’.

1. Composition between the Prior and Convent of Lenton, and Dean and Chapter of Litchfield, concerning the tithes of Bawkeywall Church (not dated). pp. 1-4.

2. Grant from H. de Lexinton, treasurer of Sarum, to Rad. Gernun, to plow and sow part of Bawckwell. Dat. 1240. pp. 5-10.

3. Sir Phillip Gell’s case, touching his office of General Receiver of the Rents of the Dean and Chapter of Litchfield, within the jurisdiction of Bakewell, granted to Ralph Gell in 1550. pp. 11-16.

4. Case of Anthony Gell, plaintiff, v. William Blackewall and John Asshenhurst, defts., touching the payment of 14s 8d out of the Duchy, or the lands of Sir John Holland. pp. 17-22.

5. Brief for defts. in the cause of the Attorney General , at the relation of Thomas Goodread, clerk, vicar of Ashborne, and another, v. Sir Philip Gell, Bart., and others, defts., concerning a fund raised for the maintenance of a lecturer in the Church of Ashborne. pp. 23-38.

6. Brief for deft. in the cause of the Attorney General of the Duchy, plaintiff, v. Edward Lowe Esq., deft., relating to the King’s title to Coldbrooke Ward, and Shyning Cliffe Park, and right of Forest [Dat. 14. Car. I]. pp. 65-88-39-54.

7. Order of the Duchy Court in the above cause, Michaelmas Term, 14. Car. I. pp. 55-64.

8. Brief in the cause between Edward Lowe Esq., plaintiff, v. William Storer and James Cockerum, defts., respecting a claim, to right of common in Mellehey, alias Milne Hay and title of plaintiff to Alderwaslee, Ashelehey and Millehey; tried in the Exchequer, Michaelmas Term, 10. Car. I. pp. 89-96.

9. Assessment of the Wapentake of Wirksworth for the subsidy granted to Char. 2. Dat. 12 October 1663. pp. 97-100.

10. Will of Anthony Crofte of Brampton. Dat. 7 April 1655. p. 101.

11. Letters of attorney from Anthony Crofte and Elizabeth Crofte, his daughter, to Thomas Wright of Unthanke, gent., and others, to surrender lands within the Manor of Holmesfield. Dat. 28 December 1650 (original). p. 103.

12. Brief for plaintiff in the cause of Richard Chadwick, plaintiff, vs. Francis Burton, deft., in an action of ejectment, in Hounsfeild. pp. 105-106.

13. Brief for plaintiff in the cause of John Lowe Esq., plaintiff, v. John Brunt, deft., for trespass on free warren. pp. 107-108.

14. ‘The Case of the Freeholders and Miners’ &c. (printed) [http://estc.bl.uk/T127906]. p. 109.

15. Depositions of witnesses taken at Derby, 9 April, 13. Jac. I, in a cause between John Gell Esq., complainant, and John Ferne, deft., concerning lands at Hognaston. pp. 111-167.

16. Schedule of deeds belonging to John Twigg Esq., concerning Bradley Ash; with a pedigree of Boothby prefixed. pp. 169-176.

17. Case of the proprietors of a lead mine called Miners Engine, at Eyam (printed)[not identified on ESTC]. p. 177-180.

18. Letter from Edmund Evans to Lady Turnor, concerning repairs and making a road from Bonsall to Crumford. Dat. 16 July 1736 (original). pp. 180(a) – 180 (d).

19. Determination of court in a dispute, between Lawrence Wright and others, of Mafeild, Staffordshire, complainant, and Richard Carr, and others, of Wotton, Staffordshire, defts., concerning the fragment of subsidies, in consequence of a new division of the constabulary. Dat. 27 May, 32. Eliz. p. 180(e).

20. Attested copy of conveyance from William Beresford of Parwich, to trustees, of various lands, for charitable uses. Dat. 30 April 1695. pp. 181-188.

21. Lease from Catherine Port of Ilam, spinster, to trustees of lands in Ballidon, parish of Bradburn. Dat. 1 March 1719. pp. 189-192.

22. Will and codicil of Catharine Port of Ilam, spinster. Dat. 2 July 1722, and 9 February 1724. pp. 193-202.

23. Release from John Borow of Hulland, Esq., to Sir Philip Gell of Hopton, Bart., of lands in Alsope in Le Dale. Dat. 13 September 1701. pp. 203-216.

23 [repeated number]. Attested copy of settlement made by Henry Gilbert, of Nether Lockoe, parish of Spondon, Esq., in consideration of his marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of John Bernard, of Abington, Northamptonshire, of his Manors of Nether Lockoe, Spondon and Parke Hall and lands in Chaddesden, Ockbrook, Burrough alias Morley, Kirkhallum, Mapperleygh, and Aston. Dat. 27 May 1658. pp. 217-220.

24. Draft deed of partition between Edward Wilmot of Spondon Esq., and wife, and Dewes Coke of Suckley, Worcestershire, Esq., and wife, of the Manor of Trusley. Dat. 1727. pp. 221-232.

25. Will of German Pole of Radbourne, Esq. Dat. 26 October 1682. pp. 233-241.

26. Attested copy of will of William Walker, alias Fulie, of Dethicke, yeoman. Dat. 27 February 1631. pp. 243-260.

27. Attested copy of will of George Walker of Ryber, gent. Dat. 10 October 1654. pp. 261-271.

28. Conveyance from Edward Watson of Rockyngham, Northamptonshire, Esq., and Henry Herdeson of London, to George Gyfford of Midle Clarton, Buckinghamshire, Esq., of the tithes of Yolgrave, Elton and Winster, Derbyshire. Dat. 6 May, 1. Edw. 6. pp. 273-275.

29. Some short memoranda concerning land in Birchover. pp. 275-276.

30. Writ of ad quod dampn. 28 September, 11. Edw. 2, to inquire the extent of wastes, knights’ fees &c., in the Forest of High Peak, with the inquisition taken thereon; with a note added by Mr Wolley, concerning the erection of the Chapel in Le Frith. pp. 277-283.

31. Will of Anne Stafford, widow. Dat. 5 June 1560. pp. 285-287.

32. Attested copy of deed of mortgage, from William Marbury of Marbury, Cheshire, Esq., and Katherine his wife, to Walter Findal of London, Esq., of the Manor of Darley. Dat. 19 September 1681. With the original covenant indorsed of Ralph Ridgeway, of Wirkesworth, a purchaser of part of the lands therein mentioned. Dat. 20 October 1687. pp. 289-308.

33. Attested copy of bill of complaint in Chancery, of Anthony Senior, of Cowley, gent., against Peter Columbell, concerning a water mill in the Manor of Darley; filed 16 May 1650. pp. 309-346.

34. Petition of Roger Columbell of Darley, Esq., to the King, against John Greaves of Beeley, and Richard, his son. pp. 347-388.

35. Attested copy of inspeximus by Edward 3rd (1st) of a charter of Henry I, confirming to the Abbot and Monastery of Cluny the Monastery of Lenton (Nottinghamshire) and other lands given them by William Peverell; as also the church of Wichingeston [Wigston], the gift of Robert, Earl of Mellent; two parts of the tithe of Bonai [Bunny], the church of Barton, and a moiety of the church of Adinburg, given by Oddo de Bonai; with the grant of a fair and two ‘carectatus de mortuo bosco’ in Bestwde, added by the King; (2nd) of a previous charter of Edward 3, reciting a charter of Edw. 2, confirming the grant by William Peverell, of the Monastery of Lenton with the lands of Lentone, Radeford, Morthena (alias Morton), Kichthona (alias Kircheton), Neutorp, Papelinch (alias Papelwick), Blacowell in the Peak, Corthahall (alias Cortehale), Co. Northampt., with two parts of the tithes of his demesnes of Blidesworda, and Dostona (Co. Northt.), Neuboda, & Tradeswella (alias Tuideswella) (Co. Derb.), Bradeweia, Bradcowella, Haccolowa, Esseford, Wrmenill [Wormhill], Moniax, Hulma, with two parts of the tithes of his pastures in the Peak, the tithe of his stud (haracium), lead, and venison there, and of his fishery at Notingham; together with the churches of St Mary, St Peter, and St Nicholas, of Nottingham; Radeford; Lindebeia; and Langara (Co. Notts.), Fotestana (Co. Leic.), Herlestona, Corthala, Irencestria, and Rissendena (Co. Northt.) with other lands bestowed on the said Monastery by his Homagers; also (3rd) of a charter of Henry 2, to the Monastery of Lenton, granting them 80 acres in Curtehala, and the mill at Bachclif, in exchange for Papelwich, given to the Canons of Newstead, in Shirwood, founded by the King; and (4th) of another charter of Hen. 2, granting freedom from toll, &c.; (5th) of a charter of King Stephen, confirming the grant of Hugo de Burne, of his land in Cotesgrava; and (6th) of a charter of Hen. 3, granting them liberties, &c. in the lands given by William Peverell, and others. Confirming all the above charters (and granting, in addition, Horseleia, Hoscinton, Torlaneston, Cottingescoth and Rampeston), with the reservation of the advowsons of the churches of Felmersham and Horseleye. Dat. 22 May, 30. Edw. 3 (from the Charter Rolls). pp. 389-430.

36. Attested copy of inspeximus of Edw. 2, confirming the charter of William Peverel (as above). From the Charter Rolls, 10. Edw. 2. pp. 431-440. [See Monast. vol. 5, pt. 1, p. 111. New ed.].

37. Survey of the mears and bounds of the herbage of Chinley. Dat. 18 October 1609. pp. 441-444.

38. Bond from Francis Bradshaw and Anthony Bradshaw, to Roland Eyre, for the conveyance of a share of lands in Rowland and Hassopp. Dat. 10 January 18.Eliz. (original) [1575/6]. p. 445.

39. Lease from the Crown to Peter Bradshaw of London, gent., of Marriston Field at Chinlies in the High Peak [Chinley?], with a water mill there for the term of 31 years. Dat. 7 August, 13. Jac. I. pp. 447-474.

40. Draft answer of George Bradshawe to the information of Sir Thomas Bedingfeild, Knt., Attorney General of the Duchy, concerning some lands held by the former. pp. 475-478.