Held at:

Gwent Archives

Reference:

GB0218.D1583

Source:

Catalogue

Title:

Abstract of Catalogue of Documents relating to the Herefordshire Estates of Lord Abergavenny held at Gwent Archives

Place name:

Ewyas Lacy

Date:

1560 - 1959

Parish of Cwmyoy (with the Fwthog) 1694-1759 

 D1583/2/25 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Philips of par. Comyoy (Cwmyoy), co. Heref., widow. Consideration £0.10.0 A cottage occupied by (2), with a garden and 1 acre of land, by a lane near the River Groyney (Grwyne), par. Comyoy. For natural lives of Margret Watkin, Elizabeth James William and James Powell. Rent £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "Margarett Watkins dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/28 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Richard George of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., blacksmith. Consideration £1.0.0. A cottage inhabited by (2), with a smith' shop and 4 acres of land (boundaries given), par. Comyoy. For natural lives of (2), John Aylworth of Llangoven, co. Mon., yeoman and Jane, the daughter of David Watkins of Pertrisso (Partrishow). co. Brecon. Rent £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "The lessee is dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/111 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) William Griffith of Foothog, par. Comyoy, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage called Tyeer Coed Yeeoss (Ewyas?) with barns, edifices, etc., belonging, of 54 acres, lying in Foothog, lately held by John Nicholas by lease from (1)'s predecessors and now in the tenure of Mary widow of John Nicholas (boundaries given), except a little cott and the lands adjoining (boundaries given) and in the occupation of Mary Nicholas. For the lives of Gwenlyan, wife of (2), aged 50, William Griffith of Foothog, nephew of (2) by Phillip Griffith, his brother, aged 32 and Samuel Williams, son of Nicholas Williams of Foothog by Joan, his wife, aged 7. Rent: £0.3.4, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD.): R......... Davies and John Day. 30 Sep 1728 

 D1583/2/117-118  Lease for Lives with counter-part 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) David Gwyn of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land, par. Comyoye, and late in the possession of John Gwyn, father of (2), deceased. For lives of (2), aged 37 years; Elizabeth, his wife, aged 36 years and David, their son, aged 2 years. Rent £2.11.0. (as a fine) and £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr., Robert Mathew and John Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo re livery of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert. Witnesses Jacob Watkins, John Gwyn and Nicholas Gwyn. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/2/119 Includes a note (3 Jan. 1798) to Mr. Kinsey of Abergavenny from W. Marsh re a leasehold cottage of David Watkins, formerly Elizabeth Gwin's, with 4 acres, in Foothog hamlet, par. Cwmyoy. Contains brief assessment of the above premises. 

 D1583/3/14 Lease for Lives Counterpart 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Griffiths of par. Comeoy, co. Heref., yeoman. A house, gardens, orchards and 1/4 acre of land (boundary given) in par. Comeoy. For lives of Gwenllian, wife of (2), William Griffiths, his nephew and Samuel, the son of Nicholas Williams of Foothagg. Rent £2.11.0. for the first year and £0.1.0. p.a. thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr. and sr. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/59 Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Watkins of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £3.13.6. A cottage and Smyth's forge and 2 acres of land in par. Comyoye, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 45, James, his son aged 3 and James Price, son of James Price of Pant, aged 26, from 2 Feb., 1750. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6 as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price. Endorsed: Note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 9 Aug., 1750, witness Phillip Symonds. With attached note: James Price, the surviving life, has died, the lease thus expiring (N.D.). 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/80 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William David of Foothog of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., labourer. 2 cottages, garden and 1/2 acre of land in par. Comyoye, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 60, William, his son, aged about 27 and Gwenlian, his daughter, aged about 21. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples and Rice Price. Endorsed: Note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 5 April, 1760, witnesses William Griffith and William Powell 17 Jan., 1780: David Harris (for £1.5.0.) allows Gwenlian Morris to remain in the house she now inhabits during the term of the above lease, the garden to be divided between them. 9 Dec., 1794: the above lease "brought here", by Elizabeth Jones, wid., on the burial on 3 Dec., 1794 of William David, last surviving life. 1 Dec 1759 

Keven Coed Ewyas (alias The Gare) 1694-1729 

 D1583/2/26 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Morgan William Morgan of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £0.12.0. A cottage inhabited by (2) with 4 acres of land lying in a mountainous waste belonging to (1), called Keven Coed Ewyas, par. Comyoy. For natural lives of Mary Morgan, William Morgan and Walter Morgan, "three of the children of the children" of (2). Rent £0.1.0. Endorsed: (a) "This lease is in being, 15 May, 1702". (b) "Walter Morgan deceased. T.M." (21 June 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/27 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Jane Oliver of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £1.0.0. A cottage inhabited by (2), with 4 acres of land (boundaries given) and a new sheep-cott, lying on a mountain called Keven Coed Ewyas, par. Comyoy. For natural lives of (2), Morgan Oliver and Richard Oliver, two of her sons. Rent: £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "Richard only living T.M." (21 June, 1718) 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/96 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Martha Oliver of par. Cwmyoye, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage occupied by (2), with 3 acres of land, lying in Keven Coed Ewyas alias the Gare, par. Comyoye, and 1 piece thereof lying on the upper way from Rue Coy, to Pant Iskile, with 2 other crofts adjoining all in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 22, Evan Oliver of par. Llandiloe Cresseny, co. Mon., waterman, aged 49 and Richard Oliver of par. Skenfreth, co. Mon., infant aged 2 months. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Richard Reece, Aaron Price and Job Gilbert. 30 Jan 1728-1729 

 D1583/2/97 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Anne Watkins of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., singlewoman. A cottage inhabited by James Watkins, father of (2), with 2 acres of land adjoining, lying on a common or waste ground called the Gare, par. Cwmyoye (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 24, Job Watkins, brother of (2), aged 25 and James Price of the Pant, aged 2. Rent: £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Richard Reece, Aaron Price and Job Gilbert. 30 Jan 1728-1729 

Estates in Herefordshire (by Parish) 

Parish of Clodock 

 D1583/2/7  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Pugh of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £55. A messuage, barn, cowhouse, 2 gardens, 2 orchards and 6 parcels of land of 30 acres Winchester measure, called Tyr y Venlon and Tyr y fosty, par. Clodock, in occupation of (2). For natural lives of Mary, Anne and Martha Pugh, daughters of (2). Rent £0.2.6. and 2 capons. Witnesses: Augustus Harries, Anth. Bradshaw and Robert Jennings. Endorsed: Memo. - "Ann Pugh dead. T.M." (28 June 1718). 30 Nov 1687 

 D1583/2/2  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Phillipp David of Olphen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £55 (as a fine). A messuage with appurtenances and 9 parcels of land of about 38 acres, in the occupation of Jane Powell, widow, and in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For natural lives of Phillipp, Blanch and Joane, the son and daughters of (2) by Elizabeth, his wife. Rent £0.3.6. and 2 capons, with suit of court (manor of Ewyas Lacy). Witnesses: Ro. Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. Endorsed: (a)Memo. -"The original not produced. All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). (b)Note - "What land is this? It is stated to be in Clodock which is wrong". 30 Jan 1687-1688 

  D1583/4/33-34 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Morgan of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman. A sheepcott and 27 acres of land in St. Clodock, late in lease to John Pugh and now in the possession of (2). For the lives of Thomas, aged 28, William, aged 22 and Elizabeth, aged 19, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court, and a couple of fat capons on Christmas Day each year. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Wattam; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert on 12 May, 1742, witnesses David Williams and Walter Beavan. 25 May 1742 

 D1583/4/35  Note (originally with 4/33). Specifying areas of land leased with a sheepcott - i.e., 2 pieces of arable land of about 6 acres each, 1 piece of arable land of about 4 acres, 1 piece of meadow of about 4½ acres and 2 pieces of pasture land of about 2 acres. Undated 

 D1583/4/93-94 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Ann David of par. Clodock, Co. Heref., wid., and devisee of Phillip David, late of par. Clodock, labourer, deceased. Recites surrender of former lease granted by William, Lord Abergavenny, long since deceased, to Phillip David, dec'd., dated 28 Feb., 1738, for certain lives, one of which is still living. Consideration £20.5.0. A house occupied by (2), with buildings, garden and 2½ acres of land in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For the lives of Ann David, aged about 70, John David, son of (2), aged about 35 and William Prichard, aged about 15, son of William Prichard of Newton township, co. Heref., husbandman. Rent £0.2.0. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and £0.5.0. at the alienation of the said premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: George Henry Nevill, W. Morgan; John Gilbert, James Beavan. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 3 July 1776; witnesses James Beavan, William Evans. A new lease granted 29 Sept., 1812 to Mary Williams, spin., niece of John David. 25 Mar 1776 

Keven Bach Common 1728-1740 

 D1583/2/109  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Lucas Price of Keven bach, par. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and garden with 1 close of land of 1 Winchester acre, in the occupation of (2), lying on a common or waste ground called the Keven bach (boundaries given). For the lives of Ann Price, aged 25, Martha Price, aged 19 and Hannah Price, aged 16, daughters of (2). Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/4/24 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Blanch Grove of St. Michael Church Erskley, co. Heref., wid. A house and 1 acre of land on Kevenbach in St. Clodock, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For the lives of (2) and Thomas and Simon, sons of Simon Watkins of St. Clodock, aged 5 and 3 respectively. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 27 Oct 1740 

Maenglas, Byhome and Caie deum yr hewle (Lady Meadow) 1732-1752 

 D1583/3/9  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) William Prosser of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A parcel of land in par. Cluddock, in possession of (2), and called Maineglasse and Byhome, of about 40 acres, and also 3 parcels of arable and pasture of about 12 acres, called Lady meadow or Keye dem yr hewl. For the lives of (2), aged 60 and Thomas, his son, aged 24. Rent 2 live capons and £0.9.7., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: William Reece and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/66  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., wid. Consideration £70. All those parcels of land called Maine Glase and Byhome of about 40 acres and 3 parcels of arable and pasture ground of 12 acres called the Lady Meadow and Caie de um yr hewle, par. Clodock, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of William Prosser, aged 9, Thomas Prosser, aged 4 and John Prosser, aged 2, 3 sons of (2), from 2 Feb., 1752. Rent £0.9.7.p.a., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses: Delayhay Symonds, John Gilbert. 26 Mar 1752 

Wain Vellin Farm (Wayn Vawr) 1702-1750 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/62  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Rowland Jennins of Longtowne, co. Heref., gent. Consideration £20. A piece of land called Wayn Vawr or Wayne Velen now in the possession of (2) (boundaries given), par. ?Clodock. For lives of (2), Elizabeth, his wife and John, their son. Rent £0.6.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Da(vid) Havard, rector of Lanvihangell- iuxta-Uske and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "John is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 24 Jun 1702 

 D1583/4/39  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Parry of the township of Longtown, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £38. A piece of ground called Wayn Vaur or Wayn Velen, in the possession of (2) and in Longtown (boundaries given). For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e., James Parry, aged 9, John Parry, aged 4 and Anne Parry, aged 1, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.6.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Ben(?edict) Gilbert and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749-1750 

 D1583/148 Schedule of Deeds re: Wain Vellin Farm, par. Clodock, co. Heref. Recites indentures, copy wills, abstract of title, accounts and plan, June, 1728 to Feb., 1876. Parties named. [Early 18th century] 

 D1583/2/32  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Joseph Symonds of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £14. A parcel of land antiently meadow called Enys Yarle of 8 acres (boundaries given), par. Clodock, co. Heref., now or late in possession of (2). For lives of John Symonds, jr., Thomas Symonds and Joseph Symonds, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.6. and "two fatt henns". Witnesses (SD): Benjamin Delayhay and George Vaughan. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 6 Dec 1700 

 D1583/4/1 Upper Mescoed 8 Feb 1736-1737 

General note

See also later sections for Upper Mescoed

 D1583/4/1 Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Christopher of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer and Sarah, his wife. A house, garden, orchards and 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Clodocke, in the occupation of (2), excepting timber and mineral rights. For the lives of David Pitt, son of the said Sarah, aged 21, Samuel Sanders, grandson of the said Sarah, aged 2 and Sarah Sanders, granddaughter of the said Sarah, aged 8. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and Job Gilbert. Note: the lease signed by Sarah Christopher due to the decease of Thomas Christopher. 8 Feb 1736-1737 

Lower Mescoed 1693-1802 

General note

See also later sections for Lower Mescoed

 D1583/2/10 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergevenny. 2) John Philip of par. Clodock, co. Heref., taylor. Consideration 20s. A cottage lately inhabited by (2), with 4 acres, on a waste owned by (1) and called Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For natural lives of (2) and James and Mary Philip, son and daughter of Moses Philip, brother of (2). Rent 2s. Witnesses: (SD): Edward Thomas and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: (2) is dead, James Philip "gone beyond sea and supposed to be dead". (18 June 1718). 17 Jan 1692-1693 

 D1583/2/120-121 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) Joseph Roberts of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land in Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged 35, and Joseph, his son, aged 5 and Helen, his daughter, aged 9 years. Rent £2.14.0. (as a fine) and £0.4.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr., Job Gilbert and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Memo. re Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert to (2). 15 Mar. 1732/3. Witnesses Rowland Lewis and Mary Lewis. (b) Memo. that (2), his wife and daughter have been dead some years and that it is uncertain if Joseph, son of (2), is living. The above premises are vested in John Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman, who wishes to surrender the lease to (1) so that a new one might be made, to Thomas Lewis, his son, for the lives of Thomas Lewis, Sarah, his wife and Sarah, their daughter. 21 Dec., 1781. Witnesses: John Lewis and Thomas Williams. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/6-7  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) Mary Lewis of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., widow. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 50, and Thomas, aged 15 and John, aged 12, her sons. Rent £2.11.0. for the first year and £0.1.0. p.a., thereafter. Witnesses: John Day and Robert Mathew. Memo. (endorsed): Livery of seisin, 18 April 1733, given by Job Gilbert, witnesses Rowland Lewis and John Gilbert. Subjection of above premises by (2) to £19.19.0., to be paid to Edward ...... 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/8 Note By William Jones. Cites lease of Thomas Lewis (?son of (2) in 3.6 and 7) of Newton, par. Cloddock, outlining property by Lower Mescode Common, held freehold of Phillip Lewis of Diffrin, copyhold of John Lewis under Lord Abergavenny and freehold of Benjamin Lewis. 2 lives in being. A new lease to be granted to Thomas Lewis for his life, his brother John's and that of James Lewis, son of Thomas, aged 23. 16 Nov., 1784 - James Lewis paid entry fine of £9.0.0. and £2.12.6. for the leases. 6 Jul 1784 

 D1583/3/24  Lease for Lives (Counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Price, par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2½ acres of land on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 65, Elizabeth, his daughter, aged 26 and John, her bastard son, aged 2. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/23  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Beavan of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., tailor. A house, garden, orchards and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 41, Anne, the wife of John Prichard of the Mescoed, aged 38 and Mary, daughter of (2), aged 4. Rent £0.1.0. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/25  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Prichard of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., cordwainer. A piece of land, in the occupation of (2), of 1½ acres on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock. For the lives of (2), aged 50, James, his son, aged 16 and Anne, his daughter, aged 14. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/26-27 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Weaver, par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., wid. A house and 1 acre of land on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of Anne, daughter of (2), aged 28, Thomas, son of (2)'s brother Thomas Weaver, aged 15 and James Emry of par. Abydoore, aged 26. Rent £0.0.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew and John Day. Endorsed (on 3.26): Note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May 1734. Witness: Charles Thomas. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/28  Note (originally with 3/26,27). James Emry dead, Anne (nee Weaver) aged about 76, Thomas Weaver aged about 63. Abraham Weaver of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, owner and occupier of the property wishes to take a new lease for the lives of: himself, aged about 43, James Lewis, son of Thomas Lewis of par. Bacton, farmer, aged about 5 and Mary Lewis, daughter of Benjamin Lewis of Newton, yeoman, aged about 2. Fine 3 guineas. [c.1782] 

 D1583/3/15-16 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Thomas of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed Common, par. St. Cluddock, in occupation of (2). For the lives of Charles, David and Elizabeth, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert, John Day and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert, 7 Oct. 1734; witnessed by Charles Thomas and Charles Thomas, younger son of (2). (b) Memo. re receipt of £26.5.0. by Thomas Thomas 15 Jan. 1735/6; witnessed by John Powell and Job Gilbert. (c) Memo. re: payment of £5 for the above lease, by Charles Thomas; witnessed by Thomas Beavan. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/17  Note (originally with 3/15 and 3/16). "Description of Leasehold lands in Longtown now held by Charles Thomas", shoemaker, on Lower Mesecode, Longtown (boundaries given). The lease to be for the lives of Elizabeth Thomas, his wife, aged about 43 and Charles ?the younger, aged about 21 and John Thomas, aged about 19, two of his sons. With addition of 10 Oct. 1791. 20 Sep 1791 

 D1583/3/18  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Price of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., tailor. A house, garden, orchard and 1½ acres of land on the Lower Mescoed, par. St. Cluddock and in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 55 years and Thomas, aged 28 and James, aged 6, his sons. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1734 

 D1583/3/19-20 Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Margaret Jones of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., widow. A house and 1 acre of land on Lower Mescoed Common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of Margaret, daughter of (2), aged 27, Walter Powell, grandson of (2), aged 6 and John Jones, grandson of (2), aged 4. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: (a)Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May, 1734. Witnesses Thomas Thomas and William Jones. (b)Memo. that William Morgan of par. Langaron, co. Heref., labourer, assigns to Walter Powel a lease of "a little place" on a Common called Lower Mescoide, for £4, Margeret Jones, sister of W.M., being left in possession for her life, at a rent of £0.4.0. p.a. Witnesses: Henry Powell and Ben. Smith. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/21  Lease for Lives (originally with 3/19-20). 1) William Morgan of par. Langaren, co. Heref., husbandman. 2) Walter Powell of par. TreeTire, co. Heref., husbandman. Recites lease of 1 Feb. 1733/4 (3/19,20). Consideration £4.5.0. (1) Conveys to (2) the above lease and property therein for the residue of the term mentioned at the rent, etc., stated. Witnesses: Richard Bowen and John Gilbert. 22 Apr 1754 

 D1583/3/22  Lease for Lives (originally with 3/19,20). 1) Walter Powell of par. TreeTire, co. Heref., husbandman. 2)Richard Bowen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. Recites 3/19,20 and the death of Margaret Jones, Lessee, without settling the premises therein which descended to William Morgan, her eldest son and heir; recites also 3/21. Consideration £8.12.6. A house and 1 acre of land, with the above indentures, as described in 3/19,20, for the residue of the term and the rent stated therein. Witnesses: John Prichard and John Gilbert. 1 Feb 1755 

 D1583/3/43  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Evan Davis of Lower Mescoe d, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A house, garden, orchards and 2 acres of land on the Lower Mescoed now in the possession of (2). For the lives of Joan, wife of (2), Margaret, daughter of (2), aged 20 and James, son of William Harris of Kenchurch, husbandman, aged 5. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr., and Job Gilbert. 10 Dec 1735 

 D1583/4/2-3  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Pritchard of par. St. Clodocke, co. Heref., carpenter. A house, gardens, orchards and 1½ acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodocke. For the lives of (2), aged 35, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 41 and Sarah Christopher, wife of Thomas Christopher of Upper Mescoed, labourer. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John ?Wallam; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsements: (a)Livery of seisin, 10 June, 1737, witnessed by William Morgan, William Lewis and Walter Powell. (b)Lease expired March, 1702 on death of Elizabeth Prichard, the last surviving life. (c)Lease formerly granted to Jane Reynold. 8 Feb 1736-1737 

 D1583/4/4  Letter (see 4/2) By William Jones. Re: land described in 4/2 (lease expiring Mar. or April, 1782) - further description of property, with boundaries. N.B. Now in occupation of James Farr, but to be granted to Philip Jones of Longtown, farmer, for the lives of the same Philip Jones of par. Clodock, yeoman, aged 65, Rachel, his wife, aged 52 and William Jones, youngest son of John Jones, and nephew of Philip Jones, of par. Abydore, co. Heref., farmer, aged about 14. (The added note dated 8 Oct. 1782, and receipting £18 fine from Philip Jones.) 13 Apr 1782 

 D1583/4/10  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip David of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2 acres of land in the occupation of (2), on the Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of (2), aged 35, Ann, his wife, aged 38 and Hannah, the wife of Thomas Robert of the township of Llanvaynoe, co. Heref., labourer, aged 40. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and John Day, jr. 28 Feb 1738-1739 

 D1583/4/11-12  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Ann Lloyd of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., spinster. A house, garden, orchard and land thereto belonging of 1½ acres on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 23, James, her brother, aged 16 and James Beavan of the township of Newton, par. St. Clodock, bachelor, aged 31. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, John Day, jr., and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin, 16 July, 1739, witnessed by Job Gilbert, Phillip Davies and Thomas Thomas. 28 Feb 1738-1739 

 D1583/4/25-26 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Charles Thomas of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 1½ acres of land on the Lower Mescoed. For the lives of (2), Charles, his son, aged 10 and Rachael, his daughter, aged 5. Rent £0.1.0. 0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, Edward Bannister; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin on 4 Aug. 1841 by Job Gilbert. Witnesses James Lloyd and Charles Thomas. Note: "This lease expired in Sept., 1805 on the death of Rachel Jones, the surviving life therein named". 26 Dec 1740 

 D1583/4/36-37 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Anne Loyd of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., wid. All that ½ acre of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of James, her son, aged 19, Hannah, aged 17 and Elizabeth, aged 15, her daughters. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Wattam; John Day, ?T. Williams. 25 May 1742 

 D1583/4/44-45 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Phillips of par. Abydoor, co. Heref., bachelor. Consideration £12.12.0. A cottage with 3 acres of land, in the possession of Elizabeth Phillips, wid., mother of (2), on Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For 3 lives from 2 Feb. 1751, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 21, Elizabeth Phillips, his sister, aged 25 and John Morgan, aged 6, son of John Morgan of par. Abydoor, husbandman. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; John Morgan, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 May 1751, and regranting of lease 29 Sept. 1826 to John ......y. 23 Jan 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/74-75 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Charles Thomas of par. Clodock, co. Heref., carpenter. Consideration £15. An old, decayed cottage, garden and lands of 3 acres on lower Mescoed, par. Clodock and in the possession of (2). For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged about 28, Charles, aged about 12 and James, aged about 8, 2 sons of (2) and Mary, his wife. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, John Pankhurst; Thomas Beavan, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 26 Jan., 1758, witnesses Thomas Beavan and Charles Thomas the Elder. with attached receipt for £15, being a fine paid by (2) to (1), for the granting of a new lease, 26 Jan. 1758. 25 Jul 1757 

 D1583/4/76  Note (originally with 4/74). Re: leasehold lands late of Charles Thomas, dec's. A ruinous cottage and garden, 2 closes of meadow, 2 closes of pasture, 2 closes of arable, in all 3a.3r.4p., and valued at about £3.0.0. p.a. (boundaries given). [this part is undated]. 23 Mar. 1802: John Thomas of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, died Feb. 1802 (and was the eldest son of Charles Thomas who died c. 1789 who left a widow named Mary who died c. 1797). It is doubtful if James Thomas, one of the lives named in 4/74, is still living. He was in the county (Herefordshire) c.1800 for a short time and then returned to London and has not since been heard of. 14 May, 1802: a new leasehold to be granted to John Thomas of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, aged 29, for his own life, that of Elizabeth, his wife, aged 29 and that of Elizabeth, their daughter, aged about 4, fine £35. [c.1802] 

 D1583/4/78  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Beavan of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £14. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, now in the possession of Susanna Beavan, widow and John Prichard, on lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged 36, William Phillips, son of John Phillips of par. Ewyasharrold, weaver, aged about 13 and Thomas Prosser, aged about 13, son of Thomas Prosser of par. Ewyasharrold, yeoman, from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Gilbert and John Phillips. 20 Jul 1758 

Forest Hene 1688-1792 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/29  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Henry Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.7.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 25 covers of land in Forest Hene, belonging to (1), in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of Philip and Abraham, sons of (2) and Sibill, daughter of (2). Rent £0.12.6., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.8.4. as a heriot. Suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manorial court. Witnesses (SD): William Rogers and Malachi Jones. Endorsed: "Sibill is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/6 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Henry Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £9.7.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 25 covers, in the Forest Hian, par. Clodock. For natural lives of Phillip (sic) and Adam ("In the original Abraham and not Adam" - margin note), his son and Sibill, his daughter. Rent £0.12.6., with £0.0.4. an ancient rent for the premises and £0.8.4. for a heriot; suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (S & D, etc.): James Morgan, Thos. Delahay and Anthony Bradshaw. "Sibill is dead. T.M." (19 June 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/5 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Watkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £4.17.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 13 covers, in the Forest Hian, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Catherine, his wife and Sem, their son. Rent £0.6.6., with £0.0.4, an ancient rent for the premises and £0.4.4. for a heriot; suit at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (S & D, etc.): Richard Croft, William Prichard and James Prichard, jr. Endorsed: Memo - "This lease is in being, May 15 1702". "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/23  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) John Powell of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.7.6. A messuage inhabited by (2) with 25 covers, lying within (1)'s forest of Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Frances, his wife and William, his son. Rent £0.12.10. and £0.8.4. as a heriot, with suit of court at manor of Ewyas Lacy. Witnesses: (S & D) Edward Thomas and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "Frances is dead". (19 June 1718). 27 Mar 1693 

 D1583/2/24 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Walter Watkins of par. Clodocke, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.0.0. A messuage occupied by (2) with 24 covers and 1 decayed cottage and 1 cover of land adjoining the 24 covers, all within Forest Hene belonging to (1) and in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), Margery, his wife and Noah, his son. Rent £0.12.0., with an ancient rent of £0.0.4. and £0.8.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Will. Prichard and Andrew ?Wine. Endorsed: (a) "Margery only in being" (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. that mining and hunting rights are reserved to (1), and that (1) will grant a new lease to the next relation of the last tenant under the present rent, fine and heriot, should all 3 lives expire before (1). 12 Sep 1693 

 D1583/2/13  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Malachi Jones of par. Clodock, co. Heref., tanner. Consideration £6. A dwelling-house, lately occupied by Samuel Thomas, with 20 acres of land, lying within a forest belonging to (1), called Forest Hene, par. Clodocke (mining and hunting rights excepted). For natural lives of Samuel Thomas and Daniel and Dinah, his brother and sister. Rent £0.13.0., £0.0.4. for an ancient rent, and £0.6.8. as a heriot. With memo. re: possible renewal of lease. Witnesses (S & D): David Price and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: (a)All the lives in being. (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. - (1) promises (2) that if (1) survives the within-named lives, that he will regrant the premises to the next relation of the last tenant for 3 lives, the rent, fine and heriot not to exceed that stated in the lease. Witnesses: W. Mitchell and Henry Roger. Dated as lease. 19 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/14  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Anne Prichard of par. Clodock, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £1.10.0. A house and 10 acres of land in the tenure of (2), lying in Forest Hene belonging to (1), in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), David, the son of Henry Price of the said Forest and Henry Davies. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.3.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Hum(phrey) Thomas, George Chapman and Thomas Price. Endorsed: (a)"This lease is in being. 15 May, 1702". (b)"All the lives in being". (18 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/22  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Jone Griffith of par. Clodock, co. Heref. Consideration £0.15.0. A cottage occupied by (2), with 5 covers of land, in Forest Hene in ownership of (1) and in par. Clodock. Natural lives of (2), Noah, her son and Blanch, her daughter. Rent £0.1.8., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.1.8. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Constance Thomas. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/21  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Thomas Price of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £1.16.0. A messuage inhabited by (2) with 12 covers of land, within Forest Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of John, Watkin and William, three sons of (2). Rent £0.6.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.4.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Malachi Jones, Henry Symonds and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/20  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) John Jenkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £1.19.0. A house lately occupied by (2) with 13 covers of land, lying within (1)'s Forest of Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2) and John and David, his sons. Rent £0.6.6., with an ancient rent of £0.0.4. and £0.4.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Stephen Watkins and Richard Croft. Endorsed: "John Jenkins the lessee is dead". (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/19  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Zachary Griffith of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £0.15.0. A cottage and 5 acres of land, late in possession of Margret Griffith, lying in Forest Hene belonging to (1) and in par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Elizabeth, his wife and Elizabeth, their daughter. Rent £0.2.6. Witnesses (S & D): John Watkins and Richard Croft. Endorsed: (a)"This lease in being. 15 May, 1702". (b)"Zachary only living. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/17  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Thomas Jones of par. Clodocke, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £2.8.0. A dwelling house now or lately occupied by (2) with 16 covers of land, lying in Forest Hene, par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), David his brother and Elizabeth his sister. Rent £0.8.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.5.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Ro. Jenings. Endorsed: "David is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/15-16 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Robert Lewis of par. Llanigon, co. Brecon, yeoman. Consideration £1.2.6. A dwelling-house lately occupied by (2), with 3 acres of land, within Forest Hene, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For natural lives of (2), Katherine, his wife and William, their son. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.1.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Malachi Jones and Will. Prichard; W. Mitchell and Hen. Roger. Endorsed: (a)Memo. by Hen. Symonds, attorney, witnesses Will. Prichard and Hen. Roger), re Livery of seisin to (2). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/18  Agreement 1) Thomas Jones of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Sachary Griffitts of Crasswall, par. Clodocke, yeoman. Recites 2.16 above, and a marriage planned by and between (1) and Joan Davies, daughter of Walter Davies of Nant y Barr, par. Dorston, co. Heref., yeoman, deceased. Consideration £12.0.0. Property in 2.16. above, for and during the continuance of the original lease (2.16). (2) to allow (1) to enjoy the premises until the marriage takes place whereupon (2) shall take possession. Witnesses (SD): John Watkins and Thos. Price. Endorsed: Memo. re: receipt of consideration of £12 by (1) as Joan Davies' marriage portion. 18 May 1718 

 D1583/2/31  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Joseph Jones of Craswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 23 acres of land and a decayed messuage with 1½ acres of land in the Forest aforesaid (sic - Forest Hene) adjoining the first property and in the former occupation of the late James Hughes, with liberty to enclose 3 more acres from the forest waste, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy in co. Heref. Mining rights excepted. For lives of (2), Beniamine Jones and Anne Jones, son and daughter of Malachi Jones of Forest Heane, tanner. Rent £0.14., with £0.7.0. as a heriot and suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (SD): George Vaughan and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "Benjamine and Mary at Pensilvania, Joseph is living. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 25 May 1695 

 D1583/2/30 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Perrott of Craswell, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 12 acres of land in the waste of Forest Hene, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. (mineral rights excepted). For lives of (2), John Perrott, son of Phillipp Perrott of Dorston, co. Heref., and William Perrott, son of William Perrott of Lanveynoe, co. Heref., yeoman. Rent £0.6.4. and £0.4.0. as a heriot, with suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (SD): George Vaughan and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "All lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 25 May 1699 

 D1583/2/40-41 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Robert Lewis of Luniggon (Llanigon) co. Brecon, yeoman. Consideration £3. A messuage, now or late inhabited by William Lewis, father-in-law of (2), with 4 covers of land, lying within Forest Hian, par. Clodock (and which premises were leased by indenture of 11 Feb. 1687/8 by George, late Lord Bergevenny, to William Lewis of par. Clodock, yeoman, father-in-law of (2), which lease being now void). For lives of (2) and William Lewis and John Lewis, sons of (2). Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot. Witnesses: Thomas Atkinson, Arthur Lloyd and John Money. Endorsed: (a) Mining rights, etc., reserved to (1). (b) Delivery of seisin made to (2). Witnesses: Blance Grey and William ........... 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/72  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Lyson Price of Long Towne, co. Heref. Consideration £7. A house and 20½ covers of land, late in the possession of Mathew Powell, and being part of Forrest Heane, par. Clodock. For the lives of Sarah, the wife of Thomas Powell, Margery, their daughter and Thomas Price, son of (2). Rent £0.11.4., with £0.11.4. as a heriot and with suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor. Witnesses (SD): William Osman and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a) Memo. of 6 Aug., 1708, that Henry Symonds, attorney of (1), has delivered seisin to (2) of the above premises. Witnessed by Abraham Prossor. (b)(1) has granted the premises to John Davies (N.D.). 15 Jun 1706 

 D1583/2/75  Lease for Lives 1) Howell Morgan of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman, and Sarah, his wife, John Griffitts of Crasswall, yeoman, and Margery, his wife and David Watkins of Crasswall, yeoman. 2) Henry Davies of par. Old Castle, co. Mon., yeoman. Recites 2/72 and indenture of 26 Aug. 1708. Consideration £90. Property as in 2/72. For the lives of the said Sarah Morgan and the said Margery Griffitts. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Davis, Thomas Perott and Thomas Price; Nathan. Lewis, David Watkins. 23 Oct 1722 

 D1583/2/73-74 Assignment of Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Lyson Price of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Catherine Powell of Crasswall, co. Heref., widow of Mathew Powell, late deceased. 3) David Watkins of Crasswall, yeoman. Recites 2.72. Consideration £3.6.8., paid by (2) to (1), and £20 paid by (3) to (1). (1) assigns to (3) the property described in 2.72. For the lives described in 2.64 (a). Witnesses (SD): Malachi Jones, Da(vid) Price, William ?Exton and Tho(mas) ?Price; Thomas Perot, Abraham Prosser and Thomas Price. 26 Aug 1708 

 D1583/2/90  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Elizabeth Lloyd of par. Clodock, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage and 3 acres of land on Forrest Hene Common, in the possession of (2), lying in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For lives of (2), William David, son of Robert David of Lannellew, co. Brecon, and Bridges Thomas, son of Humphry Thomas, esq. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Memo. - "that on the re-granting of this lease there was a former lease surrendred wherein Mr. Bridges Thomas was the surviving life". Endorsed: Job Gilbert delivered seisin to (2), 29 Oct., 1719. Witnessed by John Watkins and Noah Griffith. Lease re-granted to David Gilbert, 1790. 6 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/91  Note (found with 2/90). William Davies, last surviving life in amended lease, died at Partrishow on Tuesday, 8 June, 1790. Premises now occupied by David Gilbert and consist of a house, a barn, 1½ acres of meadow and 1½ acres of arable. [c.1790] 

 D1583/2/92  Note (found with 2/90). List of leasehold lands in possession of David Gilbert at Forrest Hean, Crasswell and note re lease for 3 lives of 1790 (David, James and John Gilbert, sons of David Gilbert, lessee). Fine £16. [c.1790] 

 D1583/2/114-115 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Perrott of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., tanner. A house, gardens, orchards and 12 covers of land situate on the old Forrest, par. Cluddock, now in occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 50, Elinor, aged 18 and Alice, aged 4, both being daughters of Thomas Jones, late of par. St. Michael Church Eskley, carpenter, deceased. Rent £2.15.10. (as a fine) and £0.5.10. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior, Job Gilbert and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Job Gilbert for (1) authorises (2) to assign the lease to whom he wishes. 9 April 1733. (b) Memo. re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses Robert Shaw and William Powell. 9 April, 1733. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/29-30 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. Willia, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Powell of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage and 25 customary acres in Forrest Heyne, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2) (boundary given). For the lives of William, aged 17, John, aged 16 and Samuel, aged 12, sons of (2). Rent £3.2.10. for the first year and £0.12.10. p.a., thereafter, with £0.8.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Mary Day. Endorsed (on 29): (a)Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 10 June, 1734. Witnesses: Henry Lewis and Henry Prosser. (b)John Day, steward to (1), licenses (2) to assign the lease to Thomas Perrott for £30, 11 June, 1734. Witness: Mary Day. (c)John Gilbert, steward to (1), licenses (2) to assign the lease to his son John Powell for the payment of (2)'s debts. 20 Jun 1733 

 D1583/4/16-17 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Jones of the township of Craswell, (par.) St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchard and 16 covers of land on old forest in par. St. Clodock and in the possession of (2). For the lives of Hannah, aged 19, David, aged 16 and Joan, aged 13, the son and daughters of (2). Rent £0.8.4., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Wattam [? Nattam] and Robert Mathew; Job Gilbert and John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, witnessed by Henry Davis, David Jones and John Gilbertes. (4/16 has an appended note that the lease to be renewed to Elizabeth Jones of Crasswall, widow of David Jones, dec'd., one life now in being, 15 Feb. 1803). 5 Oct 1739 

 D1583/4/48  Note (originally with 4/45, sub Lower Mescoed). Description of leasehold lands of Hannah Jones, spin., of Crasswall, at Forrest Hean, in possession of James Jones at £5.0.0. p.a., rent. (Boundaries given.) April, 1792. Lease to Hannah Jones to be granted for the lives of herself, aged about 67 and Samuel Jones, son of James Jones, aged about 5 and ?Richard Williams, sole surviving life of the original lease. Fine £40. 18 June, 1792 - James Jones paid Mr. Kinsey £20 of the fine. 28 Sept. 1792 - James Jones paid remaining £20. See also 3/38-40; 4/5; 4/27; 4/41-42; 4/46-47; 4/49-51; 4/61-63; 4/88-92 (sub Crasswall). 1792 

 D1583/268 Tithe Map Correspondence 1932 

 D1583/268  Correspondence re: tithe maps of Longtown and Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Herefs. Between E. Gaisford and Rev. H. Astbury, vicar of Clodock. (5 items) Nov 1932 

Leases etc. Re: Newton Township, Par. Clodock, co. Hereford 1702-1915 

 D1583/2/68  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of Hollinwood, co. Heref., gent. A cottage, 2 acres of land in possession of John Jones and half an acre of land in the possession of Thomas James, in Newtown, co. Heref. For natural lives of Thomas Lewis and William Lewis, sons of (2) and Elizabeth, daughter of (2). Rent £0.0.6., with £0.0.6. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries, Edward Waters and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: "William Lewis is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/3/35-36 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Lewis of Newton, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., joiner. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land called Shop Vach on the Lower Mescoed, Newton, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of John, son of (2), aged 21, Anne, daughter of (2), aged 14 and Thomas Edwards, grandson of (2), aged 1. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day; Ro. Jenings, Sr., Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 3/35): (a)Note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, Nov. 1734. Witnesses: ?William Edwards, Thomas Thomas and John Jones. (b)Ann Lewis, one of the above lives, deceased; the other two in being. Sept. 1781. 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/3/37  Letter (originally with 3/35-36). Addressed to Mr. Kinsey and headed as a "Description of premises intended to be leased to Mr. Edmond Lewis". Consisting of 1 close of meadow and 2 small covers (boundaries given), by Newton, par. St. Clodock. "N.B. there has been a Cottage formerly which has been pulled down and the Materials taken to make additional Buildings on other Leasehold Lands by the late John Lewis many years ago". In another hand - "Thomas Edwards is the only surviving life". A lease of the premises made to Edmond Lewis for the lives of Sarah, his wife, aged 32, Sarah, her daughter by her first husband, aged 11 years and Ann Lewis, daughter of Edmond Lewis, aged 3. Fine £8.8.0.; leases, etc. £3.13.6. 17 Dec. 1793 - E. Lewis paid Mr. Kinsey £12.1.6. no date 

 D1583/4/84-85 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Lewis of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., tailor. Consideration £14. A cottage occupied by (2), with outhouse, garden, orchard and 2 acres of land, on lower Mescoed, Newton township, par. Clodock. For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged about 40, John, aged about 8 and James, aged about 5, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Stephen Wicking and Elfred Staples. Endorsed: note re granting of possession by John Gilbert, witnesses John Reece and John Lewis. 31 Jan 1761 

 D1583/4/86 Note (originally with 4/84). Re: lease from Henry, Earl of Abergavenny to James Lewis of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman, regranted for a fine of £63 to James Lewis, only surviving life of the original lease. Property: a messuage, garden and 8 pieces of land of 4a.2r.32p., on Lower Mescoed (the Earl's Common), Newton township, now and for several years in the occupation of James Lewis (boundaries given). For the lives of James Lewis, aged about 56, Anne, his wife, aged about 41 and James, their son, aged about 2. Fine £63; rent £0.1.0.; heriot £0.5.0. 29 Sep 1813 

 D1583/80 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens, London S.W., retired colonel, and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G. 3) John Nicholas Price of New House Farm, par. Newton, col Heref., farmer. Consideration £35. A piece of land of about 5 acres in par. Newton, co. Heref. With plan of the property. 5 Jul 1915 

 D1583/212 Agreement for Sale of Timber. (originally with 201) 1) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Longtown, co. Heref. 2) Thomas and William Whitlock of Silverstone, near Towcester, co. Northants. (1) agrees to sell to (2) for £950 the timber on Gworlodith Farm, Newton, co. Heref. 8 Apr 1897 

 D1583/4/83  Note (originally with 4/81, sub Longtown). By William Jones. Re view of Thomas Powell's lease (4/81), property consisting of 1 cowhouse, 1 garden, 1 little orchard, 2 fields of pasture, township Newton, all in par. Clodock, co. Heref., and of about 2½ acres (boundary given). 7 Oct. 1783 - agreed to take £6 fine for addition of Benjamin Powell, aged 22, and Elizabeth Powell, spin., aged about 30, son and daughter of the lessee Thomas Powell, who lives on the premises. 3 Oct 1783 

Llanveynoe Township, Parish of Clodock 1870-1916 

 D1583/305/1-5 Legal Papers re: action of ejectment in Ewias Lacy manor: Earl of Abergavenny v. Brace. 1870-1872 

 D1583/305/1  Case for Opinion Given by Edward Hedge of Lincoln's Inn, re The Freehold Farm and 8½ acres of land, Llanveyno, co. Heref., manor or Ewias Lacy. Jan 1870 

 D1583/305/2-3 (Copy) Judgement of Special Case (2 copies). Given for the plaintiff (Lord Abergavenny) Jan 1872 

 D1583/305/4  Law Times Reports, Vol. 26., No. 14. With account of the above case, pp. 514-525. 1 Jun 1872 

 D1583/305/5  Correspondence (2 items) Jul 1870, Jan 1872 

 D1583/211/1-3 Papers re: Pontymoody Farm, Llanveynoe, par. Clodock co. Hereford. (originally with 201). 1916 

 D1583/211/1  Letter to G. Harris, esq. Nov 1916 

 D1583/211/2-3 Plan of freehold and copyhold premises (2 copies) no date  

Leases re: Craswall Township, Parish Clodock, Co. Hereford 1688-1791 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/4  Lease for Lives 1) Rt Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Robert Jennings of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £50. A messuage with appurtenances and 6 parcels of land, of 16 acres, in the township of Craswell, par. Clodock, and 3 parcels of land, of 6 acres, par Michaell Church Escly (boundaries given). For natural lives of Richard Charles of Lanveynoe, Charles Nicholl, son of James Nicholl of Lanveynoe and William Harries, son of William Harries of Michaell Church. Rent £0.5.0. and 2 capons. Witnesses (SD): Robert Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. Endorsed: Memo. - "Charles Nicholl is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 30 Jan 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/35 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Charles Mapp of Craswell, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £5. 5 acres of gorsey ground (boundaries given) in Craswell, late in the possession of David Lodwick. For lives of Joseph Mapp, John Mapp and Esther Mapp, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.2.6. Witnesses (SD): Arthur Lloyd and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 2 Jul 1701 

 D1583/2/60-61 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) John Lewis of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £2.15.0. A house and 11 acres of land in Crasswall now in the possession of Katherine Lewis. For the lives of John Lewis, Hannah Lewis and Mary Lewis, his daughters. Rent £0.6.4., with a heriot of £0.5.0. and with suit of court in the lordship of Bergavenny. Witnesses (SD): John Money and Arthur Lloyd; Robert Harries and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: (a)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. re: livery of seisin to (2) by Henry Simonds. Witnesses: Samual Jones, James Symonds and William Harry. 25 Mar 1702 

 D1583/2/87 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Lucas Prosser of Crasswall, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 4 acres of land adjoining in the possession of (2), being inclosed on a common called Forrest Hene, part of the waste in Crasswall, co. Heref.(boundaries given). For lives of Richard Morgan, son of Blanche Morgan of Crasswall, and Thomas and Mary Morgan, son and daughter of Thomas Morgan of Crasswall. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Power granted to (2) by William Osman (for (1)) to let the above premises. 16 Oct. 1719. Memo. re: granting of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert ((1)'s attorney). Witness: John Griffiths. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/105  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Henry Prosser of Crasswall, co. Heref., turner. A cottage, smith shop, garden and 3 crofts of plots of land of 1 Winchester acre, in the possession of Margarett Prosser, widow of Philip Prosser, deceased, and lying in Crasswall (boundaries given). For the lives of Henry Prosser, aged 26, Henry Prosser, aged 2 and Ann Prosser, aged 30, the first-named Henry and Ann being son and daughter of (2), the second-named Henry being grandson of (2). Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/3/12-13 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Phillip David of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A close called Kae Cah lying in Crasswall, par. St. Cloddock, of 15 covers (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 46, Johan, his sister, aged 40 and Philip, his son, aged 17. Rent £2.12.6. for the first year and £0.2.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: Livery of seisin made 17 May, 1733 by Job Gilbert, witnesses James and John Gilbert. Note re: receipt of money for fine and lease, Jan. 3, 1832. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/38-39 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Perrot of Craswell hamlet, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., tanner. A house, barne, gardens, orchards and lands, in the occupation of (2) and late in the occupation of Thomas Perrot, his uncle, in Forrest Heyne in Craswell hamlet. For the lives of (2), Thomas Wathan of Clayhunger, co. Heref., grandson of Thomas Perrott, uncle of (2) and Thomas Gilbert, son of Job Gilbert, gent., of Craswell. Rent £0.6.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 38):Memo. re livery of seisin (N.D.). Incomplete. 20 Dec 1733 

 D1583/3/40  Note (originally with 3/38-39). Description of leasehold lands of Delahay Symonds at Forresthean, Crassell, co. Heref. (boundaries given). In another hand - re: lease to Delahay Symonds for the lives of himself, aged about 45, Henry Symonds, his eldest son, aged 10 years and Hannah, his daughter, aged about 12. Fine paid (£22); Symonds paid Mr. Kinsey £3.3.0. and Mr. Marsh's fee. 13 Mar 1791 

 D1583/4/5  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Jacob Griffiths of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, garden, orchard and 3 acres of land on the upper end of Forrest Heane in the township of Craswell. For the lives of Jacob Griffiths, aged 40, Anne, his wife, aged 35 and James, the son of Thomas Phillips of Craswell, aged 14. Rent £0.3.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 28 Feb 1736-1737 

 D1583/4/27  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Lewis Morgan of St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, site of a cottage garden and 3 acres of land at Forrest Heyne in Craswell hamlet, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of (2), aged 23, John his brother, aged 21 and Joan, his sister, aged 27. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day, jr. 7 Apr 1741 

 D1583/4/41-42 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Jones of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £21. A house and several parcels of land of 10 covers, in the possession of (2), in Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 38, Thomas Jones, aged 8, son of Daniel Jones, brother of (2) and John Jones, aged 6, son of Samuel Jones, also brother of (2). Rent £0.5.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, C. Hawkins; John Gilbert, John Watkins, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 May, 1750. Note that Thomas Jones, last surviving life, died 23 Dec., 1810, after falling from his horse, and that Samuel Jones wishes to renew. Note that Samuel Jones, blacksmith, was granted a new lease on 29 Sept., 1812 for a fine of £105. 5 Mar 1749-1750 

 D1583/4/46-47 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abraham Read of Crasswall township, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £53.3.0. A messuage and dwelling-house, formerly of John Price, with 12 covers of land belonging, in the possession of (2), on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1751, i.e. for the lives of Hanah, wife of (2), aged 40, James Jones, son of Daniel Jones of Crasswall, co. Heref., husbandman, aged 2 and Richard Williams of par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref., labourer, aged 26. Rent £0.6.4., with £0.4.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Henry Prosser. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin on June 21, 1751, witnesses Henry Prosser and Daniell Jones. 22 Mar 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/49-50 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Davies of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £42. 2 decayed messuages and garden with 24 acres, in the possession of Margarret Jones, wid., mother-in-law of the lessee, on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., with liberty of inclosing 3 acres more out of the said forests's waste adjoining the premises. For the lives of (2), aged 32, Sarah, his wife, aged 48 and Sarah Lewis, aged 10, daughter of William Lewis of the hamlet of Chappell y Fene (Capel y ffin), par. Lanigon, co. Brecon, husbandman. Rent £0.14.0., with £0.7.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Elfred Staples, Rice Price, Job Davies, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 3 June, 1751, witness Job Davies. 22 Mar 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/51 Note (see 4/49) Description of leasehold lands of Ann Davis, in Crasswall. £50 fine for addition of 2 lives now to be Sarah March (née Lewis?), Rachel Davies, spin., dau., of Ann Davis, aged about 30 and John Gilbert, second son of William Gilbert of Craswall, yeo., grandson of Ann Davis, aged about 5. Addressed to Mr. Kinsey, Abergavenny. (The note is by 2 different hands, one earlier that the other). no date 

 D1583/4/61-62 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Miles of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., taylor. Two newly erected cottages and gardens with 2 acres of land, in the possession of (2) and Anne Powell, his mother-in-law, on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For the lives of Elizabeth, aged 40, wife of (2), Anne, aged 15 and Elizabeth, aged 9, their two daughters from 2 Feb. 1752. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; John Gilbert, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 20 Mar. 1752, witnesses Thomas Jenkins and ?Benedict Gilbert. Note of regrant to John Davies in 1790. 2 Dec 1751 

 D1583/4/63 Note (originally with 4/61) Re: John Davies of Forrest Hean, Crasswell - property described being cottage and garden in possession of Elizabeth Miles, wid., and 2 closes of meadow and wood (boundaries given). Addition to note: lease to John Davies of par. Lansillow, co. Heref., yeoman, for the lives of himself, aged 28, John Jenkins, son of John Jenkins of Crasswall, mason, aged about 14 and Elizabeth Miles, aged about 80. John Davies paid Mr. Kinsey £9.9.0. fine on 15 Mar. 1791. no date 

 D1583/4/88-89 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Jenkins, wid. of John Jenkins, late of Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, co. Hereford, labourer, dec'd. Consideration £29.10.0. A house or cottage occupied by (2), with a barn, buildings, garden and 10 acres of land with appurtenances, together with 3 acres of land lately incroached from the waste of Forrest Hene and on part whereof a blacksmith's shop was lately erected, all which premises being on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, and late in the possession of John Jenkins, dec'd., and now of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, David Jenkins, aged about 33 and Lewis Jenkins, aged about 23, 2 sons of (2). Rent £0.6.10. p.a., with £0.4.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Charles Hawkins, William Brook; William Lewis, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 27 July, 1762; witnesses William Lewis and John Harris. The lease expired on 19 July, 1810 on the death of Lewis Jenkins, the last named life. 3 Jun 1762 

 D1583/4/90 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Harris of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £35. A cottage or dwelling-house occupied by (2), with a garden and 10½ covers of land, lying on Forrest Hene in Crasswall, late or now in the occupation of (2) and Abraham Read. For the lives of (2), aged about 32, William, his son, aged about 10 and Anne, the wife of William Lewis of Crasswall, yeoman, aged about 56. Rent £0.5.4. p.a., with £0.3.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples and Rice Price. Endorsed:note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 4 Feb. 1765; witnesses Richard Jones and John Griffitts. The lease expired 20 Aug. 1810 on the death of William Harris the younger; new lease to John Gilbert, fine £100. 22 Aug 1764 

 D1583/4/91-92 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord and Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Mary Jones of Crasswall township, co. Heref., spin. Consideration £52.10.0. A dwelling-house with buildings, garden and 17 acres of land, occupied by (2), lying on Forrest Hene in Crasswall, and in the possession of (2) and John Jones, her nephew. For the lives of Daniel Jones, sole surviving life in a surrendered lease, John Jones, aged about 32, son of Samuel Jones and nephew of (2) and Hannah Watkins, aged about 37, daughter of Thomas Watkins of Merdee in Clifford. Rent £0.13.4. p.a., with £0.6.8. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Charles Hawkins, John Attersoll; John Gilbert, Thomas ......... Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 7 July, 1775; Witnesses Thomas ........ and John Davis. A new lease granted to Samuel Jones, 29 Sept. 1812, fine £210. 15 Jun 1775 

 D1583/4/95-96 Lease for Years/Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Phillip Davis the younger of Leominster, co. Heref., stationer. Consideration £25.4.0. A rough close called Cae Coch, of 15 covers, in Crasswall township, co. Heref., tenanted by Phillip Parry (boundaries given). For 99 years, if (2), aged about 31 and Francis Barrell, aged about 15, son of John Barrell of par. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman or either of them shall so long live. The term to begin at the expiration of a lease granted by the late Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny to Phillip Lavid, grandfather of (2), and dated about 24 June, 1732. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Endorsed: note re regranting to Rebecca Davies in 1803. 23 Nov 1775 

 D1583/4/97  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip Davies of Leominster, co. Heref., collector of excise. Recites surrender of lease granted by William, Lord Abergavenny, dec'd., to Philip David, dec'd., father of (2), of the premises below. Consideration £21. A piece of land called Kae Coch, of 10 acres, lying in Crasswall township, par. Clodock, co. Heref., tenanted by John Price (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, Philip Davies the younger, only son of (2), aged about 36 and Thomas Coleman, son of Edward Coleman of Leominster, attorney, aged about 20. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey and Ann Williams, servant to Mr. Kinsey. Endorsed: regranted to Rebecca Davies, 25 Mar. 1803. 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/4/101  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Delahay Symonds of the township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Recites surrender of lease dated 20 Dec. 1733, whereby Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, demised to Thomas Perrot the property below for the lives of the said Thomas Perrot, Thomas Watham and Thomas Gilbert (only the last being still living). Consideration £22. A cottage, barn and garden, with 3 pieces of arable land of 2 acres, 3 pieces of pasture land of 2 acres and 2 pieces of meadow land of 2 acres (the last-named being separated from the other 2 by the road from Longtown to Hay), all lying in the township of Crasswall and in (1)'s manor of Ewyaslacy and in the occupation of (2), (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 45, Henry Symonds, aged about 10 and Hannah Symonds, aged about 12, being son and daughter of (2). Rent £0.6.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises, (2) not being entitled to demise the premises without (1)'s permission. Endorsed: 'regranted to James Jones, 1797'. 29 Sep 1790 

 D1583/160  Schedule of Deeds re Properties in Crasswall, co. Heref. Re 'The Crossway' cottage and several pieces of land called 'The Catherine Wheel'. Covering 1826-74 but refers to a bundle of deeds from 1734 to 1833. Note: that deeds sent to Mr. James, 17 Oct. 1919. no date 

Leases etc. re: Longtown Township, Par. Clodock, Co. Hereford. 

Longtown Castle 1692-1732 

 D1583/2/12  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Watkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., cooper. Consideration £45. Site of the castle of Longtowne with one aunchient (ancient) house, a meadow of four acres (boundaries given), 2 closes of pasture, one of 3 acres and the other of 4 acres (boundaries given). Excepting liberty of steward(s) of (1) to hold Ewyas Lacy manorial court within the house as accustomed. For natural lives of (2), Anne, his wife and Walter, the son of James Parry of Lanvino (Llanveynoe). Rent £0.18.6. £0.5.0. as a heriot. Witnesses: Will. Prichard, Will. Williams, James Powell. Endorsed: "The lives all in being" (18 June 1718). 24 Nov 1692 

 D1583/3/11  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Lewis Watkins the elder of Longtown, co. Heref., yeoman. The site of Longtown Castle with an ancient house belonging thereto, a meadow of 4 acres (boundaries given) and 3 other pieces of arable and pasture land of 7 acres (boundaries given). For the lives of (2)'s son Lewis, aged 20, and Jane, aged 23 and Elizabeth, aged 15, his daughters. Rent £3.8.6. for the first year and £0.18.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr., and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/2/55 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Lloyd of Longtowne, co. Hereford, yeoman. A cottage and half an acre of land in Longtowne and 1 acre of land in Newton in the possession of Joane Lloyd. For lives (2), Martha, his wife and William, their son. Rent £0.1.0. with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed:(a)£0.1.0. to be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). (c)Memo. - "the original was not produced and is assigned to Thomas Lewis in consideration of £11." (N.D.). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/63 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Howell William of Longtowne, co. Heref., labourer, and Joane, his wife. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Longtowne, being part of the Lower Mescoedd Comon and in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2) and James Griffiths, son of Gabriell Griffiths of Longtowne. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witness (SD): William Gwine, sr. and jr. Endorsed: "James Griffitt only living 1718". 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/4/72-73 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Lewis of par. Clodock, co. Heref., joiner. Consideration £7. A barn or hovel with about 1 acre of land, lately inclosed from the common or waste of Lower Mescoed, together with 3 acres of poor land, formerly the lease lands of John Phillips, situate on Lower Mescoed, township of Longtown, all which premises being in par. Clodock, co. Heref., and in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 40, Mary, his wife, aged about 28 and John, their son, aged about 8. Rent £0.2.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; Rowland Lewis, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 23 May, 1755. Witnesses Rowland Lewis and James Lloyd. Memo:John Lewis, son of (2) and the surviving life, died on or about 7 Mar. 1786. 29 Mar 1755 

 D1583/4/81-82 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Powell of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £2.15.0. A little cottage inhabited by (2), with a garden about ½ acre of land, on lower Mescoed, township of Longtown, par. Clodock, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 33, Elizabeth, his wife, aged about 29 and Thomas, their son, aged about 7. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, John Welsh; James Harris, John Gilbert. Endorsed:note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 16 July, 1760, witnesses Walter Williams and James Harris. 28 Feb 1760 

 D1583/4/99 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Moore Tomkyns of the Middle Temple, London, esq. Consideration £63. A messuage with barn, beasthouse, garden and appurtenances with 12 acres of arable land, 3 acres of meadow land and 1½ acres of pasture land, all being in the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., and in the tenure of Blanch Morgan, wid., tenant of (1) (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 29, William Morgan of par. Mamhilad, co. Mon., gent., aged about 28 and George Wortham of Royston, co. Cambridge, gent., aged about 20. Rent £0.4.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses:Thomas White, servant to (1) and Lewis Osborne, servant to Mr. Kinsey of Abergavenny. Endorsed: (a)note re livery of seisin by Robert Morgan Kinsey, gent., witnesses John Hutton of Gray's Inn, gent., and Philip Price, minister of Walterstone. (b)Regranted to William Pritchard of Longtown, 29 Sept. 1823. 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/75  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) James Price of Longtown, co. Heref., farmer. Consideration £575. Tregoed Farm, par. Longtown, co. Heref., with lands of about 68 acres. With schedule and plan. no date 

 D1583/110 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Benjamin Price of the New Inn, Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., inn keeper. Consideration £225. Lands of about 13 acres forming part of Sunnybank Farm, Longtown, par. Clodock, Manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. With schedule and 2 plans. 24 Jun 1906 

 D1583/161 Abstract of Title to Llanwonog Farm in Longton, co. Hereford. Note: that deeds sent to Mr James, 17 Oct 1919. 1813-1876 

 D1583/63/1-3 Correspondence re Grant of Spring and Easement, Longtown Water Supply 1908-1938 

 D1583/63/1 Correspondence re grant for supply of water at Longtown by Dore Rural Sanitary Authority, co. Hereford. (26 items) Jan 1908-Jun 1912 

 D1583/63/2 Certificate of Increment Value Duty re conveyance of 12 June 1912, on land part of the Black Mountains, Longtown. 12 Sep 1916 

 D1583/63/3 Correspondence between Eridge Estate Office and Dore and Bredwardine RDC re extension of Longtown Water Supply from Hatterall Spring to avoid pollution. (4 items) Sep 1937-Jun 1938 

 D1583/292 Letter re sale of lands to [Lawson], James Price and John Watkins (unspecified site). 12 Jun 1897 

 D1583/291 Letter re sale of lands to Vere Smith and Thomas Smith (unspecified site). 9 Jul 1897 

Leases re: Lower Mescoed, co. Hereford [? Parishes of Clodock and Michaelchurch Escley] 18th century 

General note

See also main heading for Lower Mescoed, under Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/2/44 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny 2) William Lewis of Longtown, co. Heref. A cottage and parcel of land forming part of the lower Mescoedd, in possession of (2), of 2 acres. For lives of (2), Alice, his wife and Joane, their daughter. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and John Harries. Endorsed: "William Lewis is dead. T.M." (19 June 1718) 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/46 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Jane Morgan of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1 1/2 acres of land, part of the Lower Mescoedd, in the possession of (2). Rent £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Atkinson and Arthur Lloyd. Endorsement by Mary Davies of par. Llanover, co. Mon., widow (previously Mary Morgan, daughter and heir-at-law of (2), surrendering to (1) the above property, so that (1) might grant a new lease for 3 lives to John Davies of par. Bacton, co. Heref., yeoman, grandson of Mary Davies (8 June 1779). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/47 Mary Davies (nee Morgan) of par. Lanover agrees to surrender premises in parish Clodock to (1) for their releasing to John Davies; that Jane Morgan had 2 sons who died unmarried in her lifetime, leaving Mary Morgan her heir-at-law. Undated 

 D1583/2/49 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Richard Jones of Kingstone, co. Heref. A cottage and two acres of land, forming part of Lower Mescoedd, in possession of Sibill Michaell, William Lewis and John Moses. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/65 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land now in the possession of (2), being part of Lower Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of (2), Helen, his sister and Margery Fagan, daughter of Richard Fagan, labourer, deceased. Rent £0.1.0, with £0.1.0 as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: "Helen is dead. T.M." (18 June 1718) 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/94-95 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Charles Thomas of Lower Mescoed, par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and garden with 2 plocks of land in the possession of Henry Jones and another plock of land lately purchased of Marjery Morgan, widow, being in all about 2 acres and situate in Lower Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 40, Racheal, his wife, aged 30 and Charles, their son, aged 1. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0.as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): [Alfred] Staples and John Day; Henry Lewis and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Authorisation by Job Gilbert to (2) to enter the above premises. Witnesses: Richard Reece and Joseph Roberts, 14 May 1729. 30 Jan 1728/1729 

 D1583/2/98-99 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Charles Thomas of the Lower Mescod, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage with 2 acres of land on the Lower Mescod, in the tenure of (2) (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 40, Rachael, his wife, aged 30 years and Charles, his son, aged 1 year. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples and John Day; James Price and John Day. Endorsed: (a) Delivery of possession by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses John Prosser and Thomas Thomas. 12 Feb. 1728/29. (b) (2) to pay £3.3.0. as a fine on delivery of lease (N.D.). 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/100-101 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Edward Lloyd of Lower Mescoed, par. Cluddock, co. Hereford, mason. A cottage, garden and 2 pieces of land, meadow and pasture of 2 acres (boundaries given) on Lower Mescoed and in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), aged 49, Edward Lloyd the son, aged 17 and James Lloyd, another son of (2), aged 6. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day; Elfd. Staples and John Day. Endorsed: delivery of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert. Witnesses Mile Hunt and John Price. 5 Mar. 1728/9 9 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/102 Lease for Years/Lives 1) James Lloyd of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Edmund Lewis of par. Clodock, yeoman. 3) Robert Morgan Kinsey of Abergavenny, co. Mon., esq., steward to Rt. Hon. Henry, earl of Abergavenny, for the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. Recities 2/100 (only James Lloyd surviving of the 3 lives) and a lease of 25 May 1742 whereby William, then Lord Abergavenny, demised to Ann Lloyd, widow, a half acre of land on Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, then in her possession, for the lives of James Lloyd and Hannah and Elizabeth, son and daughters of the said Ann Lloyd (all still living) at a rent of £0.1.0. (2) has contracted to purchase the said leasehold premises from (1) for £20. (1) sells to (2), with the consent of (3) the property described 2/100, for 99 years, if the said James, Hannah and Elizabeth Lloyd shall so long live. Rent as above. Endorsed: Receipt of £20 from (2). Witnesses W. Marsh of Newton, Clodock and Joan Morgan, servant to W. Marsh. Witnesses (SD): W. Marsh, Joan Morgan and John Harris. 3 Sep 1800 

 D1583/2/103 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) William Lewis of Lower Mescott, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage and 2 1/2 acres of land in the lower Mescott, in the occupation of (2) (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 28 years, Joseph Thomas of Michaelchurch, son of Miles Thomas, late of Longtown, aged 50 years and Elizabeth Payton of Michaelchurch, aged 20. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/104 Assignment of Lease for Lives 1) William Lewis of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., tayler. 2) Charles Thomas of par. Cluddock, husbandman. Recites 2/103. Consideration £10. (1) assigns to (2) a parcel of land, being part of the premises in 2.103, for the term of the lives mentioned in 2/103. Witnesses (SD): Abraham Weaver, Arnold Powell and Job Gilbert. 10 Jan 1735/6 

 D1583/2/106 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) James Parry of the Lower Mescoedd, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage and 3 pieces of land of about 2 Winchester acres, with their appurtenances, on the lower Mescoedd and in the occupation of Charles Hunt (boundary given). For the lives of (2), aged 21, William Parry, his brother, aged 15 and Anne Lewis, daughter of Thomas Lewis of Shop bach on the lower Mescoedd, aged 9 years. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

Papers re Parish of Walterstone, co. Hereford 19th Century 

 D1583/46/1-6 Papers re Alterynis Farm, par. Walterstone, co. Heref. Property of Guy's Hospital. 19th Century 

 D1583/46/1 Case for Opinion (1819) With copy opinion and copy correspondence, 1805-1818. 1805-1819 

 D1583/46/2 Copy Opinion (Mr. Bell) [early 19th Century] 

 D1583/46/3 Notice to quit From Governors of Guy's Hospital re lands called Brockwalls (Broadwalls), Cae Funnon and Cae Grose, par. Walterstone. 29 Aug 1805 

 D1583/46/4 Letter (copy) Re lands in 46/3 To the Governors of Guy's Hospital requesting documentation of tenure, from Mr. Kinsey. 8 Jul 1805 

 D1583/46/5 Letter Re ownership of Alterynnis Farm. 20 Aug 1818 

 D1583/46/6 Letter (copy) To the Governors of Guy's Hospital. 7 Dec 1818 

 D1583/213 Agreement for Sale of Timber (Originally with 201). 1) J.H.G. Harris, esq. 2) Messrs. T. & W. Whitlock. (1) agrees to sell to (2) for £180 the timber on Tregoed Farm, Walterstone, co. Heref. 10 Jan 1898 

Leases re Upper Mescoed, co. Hereford [? Parishes of Clodock and St. Margaret's] 1701-1741 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/2/36 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Jennigs of par. St. Margarett's co. Heref., yeoman. 1 acre of land, part of the Upper Mescoed (boundaries given), in possession of (2). For lives of Mary Jennigs, wife of (2) and Thomas and Mary, their son and daugher. Rent £0.1.0. (2) not to erect any cottage or alienate the land without permission. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: (a)"Mary, the wife of the lessee, is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). (b)£0.1.0. to be paid as a heriot for entry to the above premises. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/37 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)John Williams of St. Margarett's, co.Heref., yeoman. 1 cottage, 1 garden and 5 acres of land, part of (1)'s waste in the parish called Upper Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of John and Susan, son and daughter of (2) and Joan Watkins, his step-daughter. Rent £0.6.8. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and suit of court at Ewyas Lacy. Endorsed: (a) Memo. re livery of seisin to (2). Witnesses: John ?Beevan and James Beavan. (b) Memo. that within-named lands are legally (2)'s. (c) Note re. assignation of the lease by (2) to Edward Williams of Newton in Ewyas Lacy manor for residue of the term, signed by Walter Roberts, chief steward to (1), 21 Oct. 1723. Signed (SD): Arthur Lloyd. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/48 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)John Davis of par. St. Margarett's co. Heref. 4 acres of Gorcy Land in Upper Mescoed, in possession of (2). For lives of Rachell Davis, daughter of (2), and John Lloyd and Elizabeth Lloyd, son and daughter of John Lloyd. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Atkinson and Arthur Lloyd. Endorsed: Memo. of 1726 May 5 by Racheal Lloyd and of 1740/1 Jan. 11 by Job Gilbert. Attached note of 3 Feb. 1778 re expiry of 48 while premises in tenure of Thomas Edwards. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/54 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Humphrey Thomas of Michaell Church Escley, co. Heref., esq. 3 acres of land on the Upper Common of Mescoed, part of (1)'s waste (boundaries given) in the possession of Jane Robert. For lives of Katherine, Edmond and Bridges, daughter and sons of (2). Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Lewis and John Harries. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/57 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Marshall Bridges of Tyberton, co. Heref., esq. 1½ acres of land, in the possession of Henry Kyte, being part of (1)'s waste on the common of Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), clerk, canon of Wells the taker's son, Frances, his wife and Kemp Bridges , the taker's son. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, justice, William Brydges, counsel and Robert Harries, gent. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/67 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Evan Harry of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 1 acres of land in possession of (2), being part of Upper Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of William Evan Harry, Thomas Evan Harry and John Evan Harry, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot. Endorsed: "Thomas only living. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/69 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Howell Morgan of St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A house and 4 acres of land in possession of (2) on the Upper Common of Mescoed, co. Heref., lying by the road from Mescoed to Hay. For lives of Thomas Christopher, the son of Thomas Christopher, junior, Ann Thomas, spinster, daughter of Tobias Thomas of par. aforesaid and Mary Morgan, daughter of Roger Morgan, of the same parish. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Tobias Thomas and Yevuan Watkin. Endorsed: "Ann Thomas dead. T.M." (21 June 1718) 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/70 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)George Harris of St. Margarett's, co. Heref. A cottage and 2 acres of land in possession of (2), being part of the Upper Common of Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of Mary, Jane and Elizabeth, daughters of (2). Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): John Hodgis? and Thomas Price. Endorsed: "Jane is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/76 Lease for Years/Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)David Gethin of Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, if (2), Joan, his wife or John, his son shall so long live. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot. With endorsed memo. by William Osman of 20 Oct., 1719, re. assigning of the lease; note re death in February 1780, of John Gethin. Witnesses (SD): ? Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/77 Lease for Years 1)David Gethin(g) of par. St. Margaret's co. Heref., labourer. 2)John Philips of par. St. Margaret's, gent. Recites 2.70. Consideration £32. Property: as in 2.70. For remainder of 99 years from 29/9/1719. The indenture to be void if (1) pays (2) £33.12.0. by 27 May 1743 and £1.12.0. on each 27 May. Witnesses (SD): David Gething the younger, Jane Price and John Price. Endorsed: (a)Note re receipt of £32 from (2) by (1). (b)Note re intention of (1) to sell above property to John Beavan for £19 (see 2/78). 27 May 1740 

 D1583/2/78 Lease for Years 1)David Gethin of par. St. Margarrett, co. Heref., labourer and John Phillips of the same parish, gent. 2)John Beavan of the same parish, blacksmith. Recites 2/76 and 2/77. Consideration £19. Property: as in 2/76. For remainder of the term of years described in 2/76. Witnesses (SD): Robert Shaw, John Gilbert and David Roberts. 12 Jun 1741 

 D1583/2/112 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2)Thomas Price of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 30, Anne, daughter of Mathew Gough of Upper Mescoed, aged 2 and Thomas, son of Thomas Prichard of Upper Mescoed, aged 2. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): F..... Johnson, Job Gilbert and William Gilbert. 20 Mar 1729/30 

Leases etc. re Parish of St Margaret's, co. Hereford (including Upper Mescoed) 18th-20th century 

 D1583/2/64  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)George Morgan of St. Margarett's co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 3 acres of land in possession of (2) and in par. of St. Margarett's. For lives of Catherine Morgan, daughter of John Morgan of Peterchurch and Edmond Thomas and Bridges Thomas, two sons of Humphrey Thomas of co. Heref., esq. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Francis Edmonds. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/367  (Copy) Conveyance 1)and 2) - see 76 (above). 3)Herbert Howorth Wood of Whitehouse, co. Heref., esq. Consideration £300. A messuage with barn, buildings and appurtenances, known as Little Dolward Farm, with 9 pieces of arable land, of about 36 acres, in par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., formerly in the occupation of Richard Jenkins (after a grant of 1831, when the house was described as Teer Sheppard). With a plan of the property. 27 Feb 1903 

 D1583/81  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Arthur Watkins of The Corner Farm, par. St. Margaret, co. Heref., farmer. Consideration £50. Piece of land of about 9 acres forming part of The Corner Farm. With 1 plan of the property. 9 Mar 1903 

Upper Mescoed 18th century 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock

 D1583/2/59  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Gwenlian Prytherch of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of poor land being part of (1)'s waste in par. St. Margarett's. For lives of (2) and of James and Mary, her son and daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Lenthall, R. Jenings and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "Gwenlian dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Nov 1701 

 D1583/2/66  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Philip Lewis of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, part of Upper Mescoed Common, par. St. Margarett's. For lives of Hannah, Susan and Eleanor, three of the daughters of (2). Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/71  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) James Christopher of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed Common, in the possession of (2), and 1 acre of land in the possession of Thomas Jenning, all which premises being in par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref. For lives of (2) and James and William, his two sons. Rent £0.6.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries, Lewis Williams and Francis Edwards. Endorsed: "James and William, sons of the lessee, are dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/80  Lease for Lives (in 2 pieces). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Howard Griffitts of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., butcher. A cottage and 4 acres of land adjoining, in the possession of (2), being inclosed on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's (boundary given). For lives of (2), Jane, his wife and Jane, daughter of James Morris of par. St. Margarett's, blacksmith. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin, 4 July 1720. Witnesses: Thomas Evans and Sarah Griffitts. Memo. re assigning of lease, 26 March, 1736. Witness: John Gilbert. Memo. re Jane Morgan (nee Morris) of St. Margaret's parish, widow, the only surviving life within named, who surrenders to (1). A new lease to be made to Abraham Mills of par. St. Margaret's, flax dresser, for lives of Abraham, Jane Morgan and Joan, wife of Abraham. 5 Aug., 1783. Witnesses: Jane Morgan and Nicholas Johnson. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/116  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Christopher, par. St. Margaret's co. Heref., cordwainer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For lives of (2), aged 60, Martha, his wife, aged 55 and Henry Parry, Martha's son, aged 19. Rent £2.11.0. (as a fine) and £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior, and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/1-2  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Waters of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., gent. A house, gardens, orchards and 6 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's in the possession of (2). For lives of Johan, aged 52 years, wife of (2), Samuel, aged 21 years and George, aged 12 years, sons of (2). Rent £3.0.6. for the first year and £0.10.6. p.a., after that, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witness: John Day, junior, and Robert Mathew. Memo. on dorse: That livery of seisin was made on 7 Feb. 1732/3 by Job Gilbert to (2), witnesses John Lloyd, Thomas Howells and James Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/3  Note (originally with 3/1 and 2) By L. Osbourne, re a lease to George Walters, dec'd., and now to his son John, re lands in par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref. Refers to John Waters, aged 38, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 38 and Samuel Waters, "the only surviving life named in the old lease". (1785). By W. Marsh, re leasehold lands in the possession of John Waters in par. St. Margarret's. Refers to John, aged 40?, his wife, aged 40 and his son John, aged 4. 5-14 May 1785, 3 Aug 1790  

 D1583/3/5  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abednego Price of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., mason. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land on Upper Mescod, par. St. Margarett's, formerly granted by lease from George, Lord Abergavenny to Thomas Price of par. St. Margarett's, mason, which expired 25 March 1732. For the lives of (2), aged 48, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 40 and John, his son by a former wife, aged 10 years. Rent £2.15.0. for the first year and £0.5.0. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: James Harries, Phillip Prichard and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/6-7  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Morrice of par. St. Margarett's. co. Heref., blacksmith and Jane, his wife. A house, gardens and orchards with 2 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 35 and 50 respectively and Henry, son of Walter Marsh of par. St. Clodock, aged 22. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Note: Henry Marsh, the last life, died in Feb. 1780. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day; Robert Mathew and John Wattam. Endorsed: livery of seisin 27 May 1737, witnesses John, William and Job Gilbert. 5 Mar 1736/1737 

 D1583/4/8  Assignment of Lease (see 4/6-7) 1) Sarah Price of par. Vowchurch, co. Heref., spinster and William Morrice of the township of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., blacksmith. 2) David Pitt of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., husbandman. Recites 4/6 and 7, Jane Morrice now being deceased and an assignment made by William Morrice, dated 28 Feb. 1764, to Sarah Price assigning to her the property in 4/6 and 7, for the remainder of the term of lives described therein, subject to redemption on the payment of £5; William Morrice having agreed with (2) above to sell to him for £19 the above premises in order to repay Sarah Price. Consideration £5.6.0. (as part of £19 purchase money) and £13.14.0. (1) assign to (2) the property described in 4/6 and 7 with the leases for 99 years, if the lives named shall so long live. Witnesses:William Bowen and Thomas Price. 6 Jul 1765 

 D1583/4/15  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) David Geathin of (par.) St. Margaret's, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, gardens, orchards and 3 acres on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's, now in the occupation of Walter Powell. For the lives of David, aged 18, James, aged 13, sons of (2) and Rowland Jennings the younger of the Waine in St. Clodock, co. Heref., aged 5. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew and Edward Rowles. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin given by Job Gilbert, dated 24 Oct. 1739, witnesses John Phillips, Walter Powell and James Mo....... 6 Jun 1739 

 D1583/4/38  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Powell of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £30. Two decayed old cottages with 1 garden and 6 acres of land now in the possession of John Jones as tenant thereof on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e., Hugh Powell, aged 25, son of (2), Thomas Eustance, aged 5 and John Eustance, aged 3, being 2 sons of Thomas Eustance of par. St. Margarett's, carpenter. Rent £0.7.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Williams and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749/1750 

 D1583/4/56-57 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Williams of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., weaver. Consideration £20. A cottage, garden and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2) on Upper Mescoed (boundary given). From 2 Feb., 1750 for the lives of John Williams, aged 27, Mary Williams, aged 24, son and daughter of (2) and John Prichard, aged 12, son of David Prichard of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., labourer. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, witnesses Benedict Gilbert and Thomas Price. 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/58  Assignment of Lease (originally with 4/56) 1) John Williams of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., weaver. 2) Ann Gethin of the same, spinster. 3) David Price of par. Landdewi Scyrud, co. Mon., husbandman. Recites 4/56, and intended marriage between (1) and (2). (1) assigns to (3) the property described in 4/56, for the residue of the said term, to the use of (1) until his marriage, then afterwards to the use of (1) and (2), then to (1)'s heirs, then to (2)'s heirs. (1) also sells to (3) his goods, household stuff, cattle and chattels. Signed (by mark) by all 3 parties. Witnesses: Thomas Edwards and Thomas Price (with note that above chattels to include "one Pewter Plate"). 1 Jun 1767 

 D1583/4/64-65 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Jennings of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £2.2.0. 1 acre of land, in the possession of (2), on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of John Jennings, aged 28, Mary Jennings, aged 24, son and daughter of (2) and William Nichols, aged 10, son of Thomas Nichols of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., husbandman, from 2 Feb., 1752. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; Richard Watkins, John Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 28 Mar. 1752, witness David Prosser. 29 Jan 1752 

 D1583/4/67-68 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Hughes of par. St. Margarret's, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £16. An old decayed cottage and garden with 2 acres of land in the possession of (2), and a cottage now in building and a garden lately incroached, all being on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 31, Christian, his wife, aged about 25 and Thomas, their son, aged about 5. Rent £0.2.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, C. Hawkins; Samuell Waters, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 Nov. 1754. Witnesses Samuell Waters and Elizabeth Lewis. 20 May 1754 

 D1583/4/69-70 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Protherech of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £10.10.0. An old, decayed cottage and garden with 2½ acres of poor land in the possession of Joan Protherech, widow, mother of (2), on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of (2), aged about 24; Hester Watkins, aged about 29, daughter of Thomas Watkins of par. Rowlstone, co. Heref., cooper, and Elizabeth Lewis, aged 28, daughter of Samuel Lewis, late of par. Clirow, co. Radnor, husbandman, dec'd. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, Rice Price, Samuell Waters, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 11 Jan. 1755, witnesses David Roberts the Elder and Samuell Waters. Note re. surrender of the premises and lease by (2) to (1), 25 Feb. 1783, in order that (1) might regrant the same to Benjamin Prichard of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman, for the lives of the said James Protherech, Ann Lewis of par. Huntington, co. Heref., widow, and Elizabeth Lewis, her daughter. Witness Lewis Osborne. 2 Dec 1754 

 D1583/4/71 Note (originally with 4/69). By William Jones, that he has viewed the land of Elizabeth Lewis, dec'd., on Upper Meascode, par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., consisting of a barn, beast house, 3 acres of poor meadow, 1 acre of arable, 1 field of rough pasture of 2 acres, worth about £6.6.0. per acre, leased at £0.1.6. p.a., with one life in being and worth £2.0.0. (boundaries given), being in the occupation of John Seaborn(e) as tenant to Benjamin Prichard. A lease to be granted to Benjamin Prichard of Newton township, par. Clodock for the lives of Ann Lewis of par. Huntington, co. Heref., ?widow, aged 50, Elizabeth Lewis, her daughter, aged 15 and James Prytherch of par. Vowchurch, labourer, aged about 55. Fine received £12. 3 Jan 1783 

 D1583/4/79  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Harris of par. Peterchurch, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £13.10.0. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, in the possession of (2) and his tenant, on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged about 28, Elizabeth, his wife, aged about 28 and John, their son, aged about 3, from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: James Jones and John Gilbert. 20 Jul 1758 

 D1583/4/87  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives. 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Prichard of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., widow of Thomas Prichard, late of the same par. and county, dec'd. Consideration £25. A cottage occupied by (2), with a garden and 2 acres of land, together with 2 other acres of land adjoining the land of Thomas Evans, all being on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of Thomas Prichard, son of (2), aged about 35, Anne, wife of the said Thomas Prichard, aged about 40 and Catherine, daughter of (2), aged about 22. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Thomas Price and John Gilbert. 20 Aug 1762 

 D1583/62/1-5 Papers re land at Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's, for Chapel Site. 1910-1912 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/62/1  Conveyance (free grant) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., and Hon. Reginald William Bransby Nevill, Earl of Lewes, of unsound mind, acting by the Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill (Lord Henry Nevill). 2) William Powell of Longtown, Abergavenny, farmer, Ebenezer Gwillim of Newton Vowchurch, co. Heref., farmer and Philip Powell of Michael-church Eskley, co. Heref., farmer, trustees of the Primitive Methodist Connexion. A piece of land at Upper Mescoed with appurtenances, for a place of worship. Cites release of 24 Mar. 1864. With plan. 2 Apr 1912 

 D1583/62/2-5  Correspondence Aug 1910-Oct 1911 

Parish of Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford (including Upper Mescoed) 1728-1905 

Leases, etc. 1732-1800 

 D1583/2/122  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Williams, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas David of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage and 38 acres of land, par. Michael Church Eskley (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Phillip, his brother, aged 46 years and Johan, his sister, aged 40 years. Rent 2 capons and £0.3.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr. and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/22-23 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip David, late of St. Clodock, co. Heref., Officer of Excise, now residing near Preston, co. Lancs. A messuage, garden, orchards and 30 acres of land in par. St. Michael church Eskley, co. Heref., late in the occupation and in lease to Thomas David for 3 lives which expired about 6 weeks since (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Thomas, the son of Timothy Pritchard of Craswell in St. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman, aged 1 and Evan, son of Evan Thomas of Craswell, tailor, aged 6. Rent £0.3.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:William Gatton, William Osman; John Day, Job Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 23 Aug. 1740, witnessed by Timothy Prichard, William Morgan and David Watkins. 1 Jun 1740 

 D1583/4/98  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip Davies of Leominster, co. Heref., collector of excise. Recites surrender of a lease dated 1 June 1740, whereby William, Lord Abergavenny, now dec'd., demised to (2) the property below, for the lives of (2), Thomas Prichard and Evan Thomas (of whom (2) and (blank) as now living). Consideration £42. A messuage with the barn, beasthouse, stable, garden and appurtenances, 2 pieces of meadowland of 7 acres and 7 pieces of pasture called Caya Banals, Worlod Buttur, Lower Caya Banals, Lower Ground and Cadarn, of about 20 acres, all being in par. Michael-Church-Eskley, co. Heref., and in the tenure of Richard Smyth, tenant to (2) (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, Philip Davies the younger, only son of (2), aged about 36 and Daniel Dickins the younger, son of Daniel Dickins of Leominster, tallow-chandler, aged about 20. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey and Ann Williams, servant to Mr. Kinsey. Endorsed (pencil note, later hand): "Renewed 25 Mar. 1803". 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/4/18-19  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Harris of par. St. Michael's Church Eskley, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, barn, buildings and lands called the Pouck Lands of 40 acres in par. St. Michael Church Eskley (boundaries given). For the lives of Mary, aged 21, Elener, aged 12 and James, aged 7, daughters and son of (2). Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: William Gatton, William Osman; John Day, Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re. livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 12 Dec. 1740, witnessed by Ann Lewis and William Gilbert. 12 Apr 1740 

 D1583/4/20  Note (originally with 4/18,19). By John Gilbert, re. value of the land in the lease and made at the request of Mr. Jones, with (overleaf) a copy of an agreement signed by William Harris, re. granting of a lease (4/18,19) for the Pauk Lands on the same terms as was granted to Thomas Lewis. W. Harris' father's collecting rentbook said to state that £9.12.0. was received of T. Lewis for the land. With postscript of 28 Feb. 1800, by Samuel Lewis, of par. Michaelchurch Escley, declaring that he held the above lands under Thomas Smith of Michaelchurch who had rented them of Walter Harris and that they include an area on both sides of the road. Sent to R.M. Kinsey, esq., Abergavenny. 26 Feb 1800 

 D1583/4/21  Note (originally with 4/18,19). Re. death of James Harris, the surviving life, in later part of 1799, being buried at Michael Church. [18th century] 

 D1583/302/1-3 Sale of Kefn Kest Farmlands, par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Hereford 1867-1899 

 D1583/302/1  Conveyance 1) Walter Harris, late of Pontyhir near Carleon, co. Mon., and now of Llangwm near Usk, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Ephraim Hughes of par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref., farmer. Recites indenture of 10 Mar. 1858; indenture of 10 Oct. 1865. Consideration £150 and £50. All those parcels of arable, pasture and woodland, now in 4 parts (formerly in 2), called Keven Kest, of 14a., formerly occupied by Walter Harris, father of (1) (boundaries given), and lying in par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref. With a small plan of the premises. 30 Oct 1867 

 D1583/302/2  Conveyance 1) Ellen Loveday Walker of Hereford, spin. 2) Ephraim Hughes of the Hill Farm, Abbeydore, co. Heref., farmer. 3) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Hardy of Hemsted Park, Staplehurst, Kent, M.P., and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. Recites indenture of 10 Mar., 1868; indenture of 10 Oct., 1865; indenture of 30 Oct., 1867 (302/1). Consideration £150 and £200. Property: as in 302/1. With a small plan of the premises. 13 Jul 1874 

 D1583/302/3  Correspondence (4 items) Re sale of Kefn Kest to Mr Trafford. Sep 1897- Feb 1899 

 D1583/300/1-2 Papers re Sale of White House and Victoria Farms, par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford 1897-1905 

 D1583/300/1  Correspondence (6 items) Jun 1897- Feb 1905 

 D1583/300/2  Plan of the above 2 properties [Undated] 

 D1583/102/1-2 Papers re Little Keven Farm, Michaelchurch Exley Jun 1899-Jul 1899 

 D1583/102/1 Contract and Conditions of Sale. 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) James Price of The Abbey Farm, Craswall, co. Heref., farmer. Part of Little Keven Farm, par. Michaelchurch Exley, co. Heref. (23 acres). 18 Jul 1899 

 D1583/102/2  Correspondence 8 Jun 1899 

Upper Mescoed 1728-1758 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock

 D1583/2/107-108  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Philip Watkins of Bowchurch, co. Heref., gardener. A messuage on the upper Mescott, par. Michael Church, with 4 acres of land, in the occupation of Sarah Watkins, widow. For the lives of (2), aged 32 years, Henry Watkins, brother of (2), of Michael Church, aged 24 and Sarah Watkins, their sister, aged 14. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re. delivery of seisin by Job Gilbert on behalf of (1) to (2). Witnesses: Abednego Price and John Prichard. 20 Dec. 1728. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/113  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Williams of par. Turneston, co. Heref., widow. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), George, her son, aged 30 and Martha, her daughter, aged 27. Rent £2.13.0. (as a fine) and £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. (1) appoints as his attorneys John Day of Fletching, Sussex, gent., and Job Gilbert of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., gent. Witnesses (SD):Richard Reece, senior and junior. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/4  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abraham Williams of the borough of Longtown, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church Eskley, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 50, Mary, his wife, aged 44 and John, their son, aged 11. Rent £2.1.6. for the first year, and £0.1.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr. and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/41  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Davis of par. Newton, co. Heref., cooper. A parcel of land, in the occupation of Alexander Baldwin, in Upper Mescoed, Michaelchurch Ersky, co. Heref., and measuring 1½ acres. For the lives of (2), Walter, his son, aged 35 and Walter, son of the said Walter. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 20 Dec 1733 

 D1583/4/77  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Dorothy Lewis of par. Michael Church Eskley, Co. Heref., spinster. Consideration £15. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church Eskley, now in the possession of John Price and formerly leased for 3 lives unto Humphrey Thomas, esq. For the lives of Dorothy Lewis, aged 21, Edmund Lewis, aged about 25 and John Lewis, aged about 23, 2 brothers of (2), from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Eliza Thomas and John Gilbert. 20 Jul 1758 

Parish of Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford (Leases, etc.) 

Banleyway (late Meredith's), Wormehome, The Bradleys, Wysons et al 1628-1767 

 D1583/2/1  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Thomas Cardiffe of the Helme, co. Heref., gent. Consideration £30. A meadow called Woorme Home, of 10 acres and arable land called Banley Way with the cottages thereon, in the fee and parish of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. For natural lives of Walter Phillipes, son of Thomas Phillippes of Howton and of John Phillippes, son of John Phillippes of Ewyas Harrold, and of John Parry, son of Richard Parry of Ewyas Harrold. Rent 44s. Witnesses: Thomas Prichard, Jasper Powell, clerk, Abraham ?.........., Thomas Prickett, Walter Prosser and ?Harry Morgan (re livery of seisin by Valantyne Parry, gent., attorney). 1 Aug 1628 

 D1583/2/11  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny and the Rt. Hon. the Lady Honora, his wife. 2) Edward Jackson of Pontrilas, co. Heref., esq. Recites surrender of leases of 1 Aug. 1628 and 11 Nov. 1628, granted by Henry, late Lord Bergavenny to Thomas Cardiffe, gent., re premises below. Consideration £1,200. A messuage, barn, orchard and 15 acres of land, known as the Colliers (boundaries given), a pasture of 6 acres called the Moor (boundaries given), a cottage and land near Banchy alias Banlyway, of 6 acres, a cottage heretofore Meredith's, late in tenure of Watkin Symonds, with 8 acres (boundaries given), a meadow called Wormehome of 17 acres (boundaries given), one acre of meadow adjoining, 4 pieces of arable land near Penleyway alias Banlyway of 9 acres with a cottage (boundaries given), all being in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. Only Walter Phillips of original 3 lives still living. Also a parcel of rough ground with site, toft or mines of the Castle of Ewyas Harold, castle orchard and ditch, containing 38 acres, several pieces of land called the Bradleys alias Wallwyns homs and part of Wysons Lands of 54 acres, 3 parcels of meadow called Lewells Crofts alias Lewis Crofts of 25½ acres, a close called Long Furlong alias Long Meadow of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of arable called Stony Furlong Pitt of 2½ acres, 2 pieces of land called Callow Hill of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of land called Borley of 8 acres, several pieces of land called the Ringburs Waters of 13 acres (boundaries given), 2 small pieces of land of 1 acre, 1 acre of rough land called Great Callow Hill, 11 acres of rough land (boundaries given), a cottage on Helmegreen called Bandland House with 1 acre of ground, 4 acres of arable land (boundaries given), 3 acres of land called Close Crun under Gilbert Hill, adjoining certain lands late of dissolved monastery of Door, 4 acres of land in Helme Field (boundaries given), 3 acres of in Moulehill alias Mounthill, all premises being in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford. All granted by John, late Lord Bergavenny to Henry Baker, gent., by lease of 3 Feb., 1642, for 3 lives (all expired), and late in tenure of Humphrey Baskervile, esq., then of John Grubham How, esq., and (2), for the last 6 years. For natural lives of Phillip Jackson, merchant, brother of (2), and of Phillip Jackson and Christopher Jackson, sons of (2). Rent: £0.6.8. (for Colliers), £0.15.4. (for the Moore), £0.1.6. (for lands next to Worme Home), £2.4.0. (for Wormehome and Benley alias Penleyway), £0.2.6. (for the Castle grounds), £0.13.10. (for Bradleys and Wysoms), £1.13.4. (for Lewis Crofts) and £1.1.6. (for Long Furlong, Stony Furlong Pitt and 1 acre by Great Callow Hill). Endorsed: Fishing, hunting rights reserved to (1). Witnesses: William Prichard, Thomas Gibson, Thomas Allam and John Jenkinson. 12 Apr 1692 

 D1583/4/13-14 Lease for Lives (with counterpart), with Agreement to Levy a Fine. 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Rt. Hon. Rebecca, his wife. 2) Phillip Jackson of Pontrilas, co. Heref., esq. Consideration £1,387. (1) demises to (2) a messuage, barn, orchard, 3 parcels of 4 perches (boundary given), a parcel of pasture called the Moore of 6 acres (boundaries given), a cottage and land near Penly (alias Banly) Way of 6 acres and a cottage, heretofore known as Meredith's and in the tenure of Watkin Symonds, with 8 acres of land (boundaries given), a parcel of meadow (lately divided into 2) called Wormhome of 17 acres (boundaries given), 1 acre of meadow adjoining (boundary given), 4 pieces of arable land near Penly Way of 9 acres with the cottage thereon (boundaries given), all which premises lying in Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., and demised by (1) to Thomas Cardiffe, gent., dec'd.; also those pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Bradleys (alias Walwinshams) and part of Wysomes Lands of 54 acres, 3 parcels of meadow called Howells Crofts (alias Lewis Crofts) of 25½ acres, a piece of meadow called Longfurlong (alias Long Meadow) of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of arable land called Stoney Furlong Pitt of 2½ acres (boundary given), 2 pieces of arable and pasture together known as Callowhill of 20 acres (boundaries given), several pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Kingburs Water of 13 acres (boundaries given), 2 plecks of meadow of 1 acre (boundaries given), 1 acre of rough ground or pasture (boundary given), 11 acres of rough ground (boundaries given), a cottage on Helme Green called Bandland House with 1 acre, 4 acres of arable land (boundaries given), 3 acres of land called Close Crum (boundaries given), 4 acres of land in Helmefield (boundaries given), 3 acres of land in Mouldhill (alias Mounthill), all which premises lying in Ewyas Harold, and demised by John, late Lord Abergavenny by indenture of lease of 3 Feb., 1642, to Henry Baker, gent., for 3 lives (all since dead), being granted by a lease of 12 April, 1692, from George, late Lord Abergavenny to Edward Jackson of Pontrillas, co. Heref., esq., for 3 lives (all since dead), and late in the tenure of Sir Phillip Jackson of Pontrillas, dec'd., and now in the tenure of Phillip Jackson, with all houses, ways, easements, etc., belonging, excepting mineral and timber rights. For the lives of (2), the lessee, aged 37, Henry Marsh of Newton, par. Clouddock, co. Heref., gent., aged 24 and Roger Morris, son of Roger Morris of par. St. George's, Hanover Square, co. Middlx., aged 10. Rent £0.6.8. for Colliers, a cottage, barn, orchard and 15 acres; £0.15.4. for the Moore; £0.1.0. for the cottage and land near Bauley Way; £0.1.0. for the cottage and lands late of Watkin Symonds; £0.1.6. for 1 acre adjoining Wormehome; £2.4.0. for the 17 acres of Wormehome meadow and the cottage and 4 parcels of land called Banly alias Penly Way; £0.13.10 for Bradleys and part of Wysomes; £1.13.4. for Lewis Crofts; £1.1.6. for the Longfurlong, Stoney Furlong Pitt and 1 acre adjoining the Great Callowhill; £0.6.8. for 2 pieces of land called Callowhill; £0.6.8. for Kingsburs Water; £0.3.0. for the said plecks; £0.2.0. for the 11 acres of rough ground; £0.6.4. for Bandland house, the 4 acres of land adjoining, the 3 acres called Close Crum, the 4 acres in Helmefield and the 3 acres in Mounthill. (1) covenant with (2) to levy a fine or fines in the Common Pleas at the cost of (2), for extiguishing the right of dower or other title of Lady Rebecca. Lord Abergavenny ordains Revd. Mr. John Day, rector of Llanwenarth, co. Mon., and Job Gilbert of Craswell, par. Clodock, co. Heref., gent., as his attorneys. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, Edward Banister and Evan Evans. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin, by Job Gilbert, 5 June 1739, witnessed by John Price, clerk, William Parry and William Parry. 21 Feb 1738/1739 

 D1583/2/8  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) William Parry of Bromsborough, co. Gloc., gent. Consideration (as a fine) £110. 10 acres of meadow called the Lord's mead and 12 acres of meadow called the Spurr mead (boundaries given), par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. For lives of (2) and John and Roger Parry, sons of (2). Rent £2.10.5. (1) appoints Robert Jennings of Clodock, co. Heref., as his attorney. Witnesses (SD): David Price de Longtown, Ro. Jennings, jr. and Thomas Gunter. Endorsed: (a) Memo. of 2 Feb. 1687/8 - that Robert Jennings has delivered seisin to (2). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (20 June 1718). 30 Nov 1687 

 D1583/2/9  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Hannah Parry of Dulas, co. Heref., spinster, eldest daughter of John Parry of Dulas, esq. Consideration £25. 1½ acres of meadow in possession of Thomas Phillipps and par. of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., 1½ acres of arable land in possession of James Price in par. Ewyas Harrold and a decayed watergrist mill, par. Ewyas Harrold. For natural lives of (2), John Parry, the son of John Parry of London, tobacconist, and grandson of John Parry of Arkstone, co. Heref., gent. and William Morse, son of Thomas Morse of par. Lanwerne (Llanwarne). Rent £0.7.10. (and £0.3.4. for the mill). (1) appoints Anthony Bradshaw of Lanellen, co. Mon., as his attorney. Witnesses (SD):Walt. Drew, Benjamin Delahay, Edward Skinken, John Harries. Endorsed: Memo. - "William Morse is dead. T.M." (20 June, 1718). 28 Jun 1689 

 D1583/2/33-34 Lease for Lives with draft. 1) George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Powell of Hereford, gent. Recites lease of 18 July 1664. Consideration £6.0.0. 2 acres of meadow, parcel of the Ox Leasow and 2 acres of arable called the Lord's Acre and Errow y vranen, in par. and lordship of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. Mining rights excepted. For lives of (2), Thomas Powell and John Powell, sons of (2) and Katherine, his wife. Rent £0.8.1. Witnesses (SD): Arthur Lloyd and Thomas Prichard. Endorsed (on draft): "The lessee dead, 1718". 2 Jul 1701 

 D1583/2/79  Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) David Griffith of par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage, barn, garden and parcel of land thereto adjoining of 1 acre and 1 rood in the occupation of (2), lying on the common called The Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, provided that Hannah, wife of (2) and John and Anne, his son and daughter, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and a fat hen or 1 penny in lieu, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. by (2) assigning the lease to his wife Hannah, and after her death to his son John, then to his daughter. Hannah being with child, if John dies, the lease to go to the surviving boy (or, if a girl be born, that John pays her £10). Witnesses: Walter Williams and Robert Wall. Memo. by John Prichard of Kentchurch, co. Heref., farmer and David Griffith/Griffits of par. Clodock, co. Heref., blacksmith, only surviving son of (2), both being possessed of the above property (J.P. in right of Ann, his wife, daughter of (2) ) for the remainder of the term, Ann's being the sole remaining life. David Griffith, blacksmith, in consideration of £0.10.0. paid to (2), and John Prichard, in consideration of £4. paid to him by David Griffith the younger; (2) and John Prichard surrender to (1) the above lease. Dated 30 May 1780. Witnesses: William Jones and William Jones junior. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/81  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Philip Horseman of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage, garden, orchard and two parcels of land (MS damaged) in the possession of (2), being within The Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundary given). For the lives of (2), Philip Horseman the younger and James Horseman, sons of (2). Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/82  Lease for Lives/Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Blanch Weaver of par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage and (MS damaged) acres of land adjoining and enclosed, in the possession of (2) and on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harold (boundary given). For 99 years from 29 Sept., 1701, if (2), William Tayler, son of William Tayler of Abby Doore, yeoman, and John Weaver, son of John Weaver, late of Abby Doore, deceased, or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.4.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/83  Lease for Years/Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) David Prichard of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land adjoining with the appurtenances, in the occupation of (2) and on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1701, if (2), Thomas Prichard and Anne Prichard, son and daughter of (2), or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: This lease expired on death of Anne George, widow (formerly Anne Prichard), the last surviving life within named. Attached note: 13 May 1788. This lease was today brought by Elizabeth, wife of John Prosser of Bilboe, par. Clodock, J.P. having occupied the said premises for 15 or 16 years. Anne George, widow of John George, died on or about 9 Jan. 1788. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/84  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) James Pugh of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 1 acre of land adjoining, in possession of (2), being inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For lives of (2), Susan his wife, and Mary, their daughter. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. With note: "A new lease to be granted John Thomas". Endorsements: (a)Memo. re delivery of seisin, on 4 Nov. 1719, witnessed by Phillip Horsman and Elizabeth Morgan. (b)Memo. of 7 Oct. 1731. Susannah Pugh, widow of (2), acknowledges loan from David Pritchard, of the Lord's Wood Common, of £1.0.0., on the security of this lease; witnessed by John Middleton and Susannah Pugh. (c)Memo (N.D.) by Ann Thomas: "Wee do deseir to send to my sester at London a ?rein of becken betwen my brother Daved and my selef and do deseir you to putt in the letter and do deseir of my sester if she can hire of a place I shold be glad (MS damaged) live (leave) as soon as posbel". 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/85  Lease for Years/Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Jones of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., carpenter. A cottage and 1½ acres of land adjoining and in the possession of (2) on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept., 1719, if Peregrine, wife of (2), and John Jones and James Jones, sons of (2), or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.3.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu) with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: "A lease of the house where Henry George lives which keep in trust for William Jones' second son". 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/86  Lease for Years/Lives 1) John Jones of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., husbandman. 2) Richard Cook of par. Dore, co. Heref., yeoman. Recites 2/85, William Jones having died in occupation of the premises, which descended to his son John. Consideration £11.4.0. Property: as in 2/85. For term of years unexpired, if the lives therein live so long. Witness (SD): Ben(?edict) Gilbert. 3 Jan 1767 

 D1583/2/88  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Reece of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage and 2 acres of land with appurtenances in possession of John Reece, father of (2), inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For lives of (2), Iddiff Reece, sister of (2) and Joseph Christopher, son of Joseph Christopher of Ewyas Harrold, glover. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert to (2), 14 Oct. 1719, witnessed by John Parry and William Phillips. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/89  Lease for Lives/Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., lime burner. A cottage and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2) on Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, if (2), Mary, his wife and John, their son, or any of them do so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and a fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. by John Lewis, son of (2), only surviving life named above, who surrenders to (1) the lease for a re-granting to Eleanor Lewis, daughter of John Lewis, son of (2), spinster, for a term of 3 lives. 6 Jan. 1789. Witness: L. Osborne. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/93  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Watkins of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A moiety of one cottage in the possession of (2) and 2 acres of land adjoining, being inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common in par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), John Nicholls the younger, son of John Nicholls the elder of Ewyas Harrold, yeoman, and Anne Prichard, daughter of Margarett Prichard of Ewyas Harrold, widow. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: (a)Authority by (1) to William Osman to grant leave to (2) for assigning of the above lease to Margarett Prichard, widow, as a security for £2.15.0. 14 Oct. 1719. (b)Received of Mary Watkins, wid., £2.17.0. Witnesses: young Mr. Tomlins and James Pritchard. 27 Jan., 1727/8. (c)Assignation of the lease by Margarett Pritchard. Witnesses: William Jones, John Middleton; Frances Probertt. 10 Feb. 1727/8. (d)Lease to Samuel Jones of Ewyas Harrold, taylor, of the above premises for the lives of himself, aged about 36, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 29 years and John, their son, aged about 7 years. Fine £40. 5 Oct. 1777. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/123  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Peregrina James of par. Ewyasharold, co. Heref., widow. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land, situated on the Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harold. For the lives of (2), aged 30, William James, her brother, aged 35 and Elizabeth, his wife, aged 25. Rent £2.13.1. (as a fine) and £0.3.1. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/10  Lease for Lives (counterpart) (see also 2/9). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Roger Parry of par. Dulas, co. Heref., gent. An old, decayed mill in Ewyasharrold and 1½ acres of arable land on the south side of the castle of Ewyasharrold and 1½ acres of meadow by the River Worme, par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged 50, Mary, his wife, aged 26 and Elizabeth, their daughter, aged 6. Rent £3.1.2. for the first year and £0.11.2. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, sr. and jr. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/42  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Roger Parry of Dulas, co. Heref., gent. 2 pieces of land called the Borley and Cous close, Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., late in the occupation of John Mitchell and now in the occupation of (2) (boundaries given), near (1)'s mill. For the lives of (2), Mary, his wife and Elizabeth, his daughter, aged 10. Rent £0.9.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Daniel Price and William Williams. 23 Apr 1735 

Ewyas Harold Castle 1736-1750 

General note

(See also D1583/2/11 in previous section.)

 D1583/4/9 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Williams of Evesham, co. Worcester, Supervisor of Excise. All that site of a castle, barn and lands in Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., late in lease among other lands to Sir Phillip Jackson (boundaries given). For the lives (2), Anne, His wife and Thomas Mullins, son of Thomas Mullins of Bath, innholder, an infant. Rent £0.3.4., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Mary Day and Ro. Parry. 24 Sep 1736 

 D1583/4/60  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Williams of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., wid. Consideration £74.11.0. All that site of a castle, barn and lands in Ewyasharrold, late in lease to John Williams, Supervisor of Excise (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 31, Elizabeth, her daughter, aged 5 and Sarah Jones, aged 18, sister of (2), from 2 Feb., 1750. Rent £0.3.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Price, clerk, John Gilbert. 10 Dec 1750 

 D1583/4/28-29 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Henry Powell of Abby Door, co. Heref., labourer. All that old hovell or little barn and about a ¼ acres of land in Ewyas Harold. For the lives of (2), Jane, his wife and William, their son, aged 7. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, Robert Mathew; ?T. Williams, Mary Williams. 24 Oct 1741 

 D1583/4/30  Note (originally with 4/28). Headed "Cott in Ewyasharrold belonging to Walter Meredith". Note re cottage occupied by Walter Meredith by the road from Ewyasharrold to the Helm Bridge with ¼ acres of land and in a ruinous condition. George Meredith to have the property at £1.1.0. Addition note of 16 July, receipting the above sum and stating that a new lease is to be granted Walter Meredith for the lives of Mary Meredith, his wife (he being the nephew of the said Walter), aged about 38, Margaret Meredith, daughter of the said George, aged about 6 and Mary Meredith, also daughter of the said George, aged about 1 year and 8 months. 10/16 Jul 1782 

 D1583/4/31-32 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Lewis of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., carpenter. All those parcels of arable, meadow and pasture land with appurtenances, called Crasbryfield alias Cresfield (boundaries given), Standing Furlong alias Stoney Furlong (boundaries given), OxLeasowe alias Oake Leasow (boundaries given), which were 3 ancient parcels but the Cresfield now being divided into 5, all being part of the demesnes of Ewyas Harold manor, co. Heref., and in par. Ewyas Harold, lately in lease to Humfry Baskerville of Pontrilas, esq., and assigned by him to (blank) How and late in the occupation of Jenkin Prosser. For the lives of (2), aged 30, Anne, his wife, aged 25 and William, their son, aged (blank). Rent £0.16.8. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, Robert Mathew. 17 Nov 1741 

 D1583/4/40  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Prichard of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., carpenter. Consideration £15. All that moiety of 1 cottage with a garden and 4 acres of land, now in the possession of (2), being inclosed on a common called the Lord's Wood, par. Ewyasharrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 2 Feb. 1749/50, if (2) and John and James, his two sons, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Feaver and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749/1750 

 D1583/4/55 Note of Declaration (originally with 4/54). By Walter Edorts (Edwards) of par. Ewas Harrold, owning himself in debt to Rowland Says, sr., of par. Dore, co. Heref., for £25 and resigning to R.S. his dwelling house, garden and orchard for 10 years, for arrears of chief rent. Witnesses: John Hoop, Stephen Jones, William Sayce. 3 Feb 1775 

 D1583/4/43  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Davies of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Hereford, tanner. Consideration £10.10.0. A cottage, garden and 1½ acres of land enclosed therewith, in the occupation of Mary Pitt, on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For 3 lives from 2 Feb. 1751, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 32, Mary Pitt, aged 33 and John Rumsey, aged 9, son of John Rumsey of Ewyasharrold, tanner. Rent £0.2.1. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Williams and John Gilbert. 14 Jan 1750/1751 

 D1583/4/100  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. Lord Abergavenny. 2) Walter Meredith of par. Ewyas harrold, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage, gardens and appurtenances (MS damaged) with ¼ acre, lying in par. Ewyasharrold adjoining a certin road (MS damaged) and in the tenure of (2). For the lives of George Meredith, yeoman, nephew of (2), aged about 38, Margaret Meredith, aged about 6 and Mary Meredith, aged about 2, daughters of George Meredith. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. N.B. This lease is damaged, having had the 4 corners cut off for cancellation. 25 Dec 1782 

 D1583/4/52-53 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Walter Edwards of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £15. A cottage and 1 acre of land with appurtenances, in the possession of Benjamin Jones as tenant to (2), on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyasharrold (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 30, Elizabeth Morgan, aged 4 and John Morgan, aged 3, son and daughter of John Morgan of par. Aby dore, co. Heref., husbandman. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Rowland Sayce. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, witness Rowland Sayce. 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/54  Assignment of Lease (originally with 4/52). 1) Walter Edwards of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., labourer. 2) Rowland Seys of par. Aby Door, co. Heref., tyler. Recites 4/52. Consideration £23. (1) assigns to (2) the property described in 4/52. Term: for residue of that described in 4/52. Rent: as described in 4/52. Endorsed: note re receipt of consideration money, witnesses Margaret Jones and John Gilbert. Note: (2) paid £1 arrears of chief rent to Lord Abergavenny; John Hope paid £0.5.0. arrears of rent, 1 Mar., 1777. Note: (2) received £6.10.6. mortgage money from (1), witness Benedict Gilbert, 6 Feb., 1783. * (MS paper, badly damaged). 18 Aug 1750 

 D1583/94/1-4 Sale of Manorial Rights, Ewias Harold, co. Hereford. Early 19c. - 1935 

 D1583/94/1  Correspondence re manorial rights (common and pound). [1885-1935] 

 D1583/94/2  (Duplicate) Grant of Water Rights (31/12/1925). 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill, CVG,CMG., of Eridge Castle, Sussex, and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquess Camden. 3) Reginald George Virgo of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., surveyor. (1) grants to (3) rights re. water from St. Martin's Well on Dulas Court Estate, co. Heref., and maintenance of pipes from said well under Ewyas Harold Common leading to 'The Cedars' and to 'Little Walk Mill Farm' for residue of 60 years from 1890. Rent 5s. p.a. [1925] 

 D1583/94/3  (Copy Draft) Conveyance. Parties: as in 94/2. Consideration £100. The manor or lordship of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., with all appurtenances, to be held unto the use of (3). Includes schedule. 3 Dec 1925 

 D1583/94/4  Transcript of Manorial Account for Ewyas Harold, 1543. (early nineteenth century). Account of Thomas Gylbert, bailiff, for Ewyas Harold and Kenchurche (Kentchurch): year ending 30 Sept., 1543. Account of D(?avi)d Ivons, reeve, for Walterston(e). Account of D(?avi)d Ivons, castle reeve, (hundred) of Ewyas Lacy. Account of Maddok John Lloid and Rice ap Harry, reeves for Ewyas town. Account of Thomas Powys, beadle, for Ewyas Lacy beadlery. Account of Richard Watkyne, receiver, for Ewyas Lacy, Office of Receiver. Names of dwellings and tenants given. [Early 19th century] 

 D1583/25/1-4 Deeds re the Griffin Inn, Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford 1823-1903 

 D1583/25/1-2  Lease (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Edwards, widow, now servant to Mary Morgan of Cwm farm, par. Abbey Dore, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £14. A cottage and garden with a small plot of land adjoining of 1/3 acre in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. (boundaries given), coming into possession of (1) after the decease of John Morgan of Walk Mill farm, par. Ewyas Harold, farmer. For the lives of (2), aged about 35, James Edwards, son of (2), aged about 13 and Jane Cooke, aged about 9, daughter of Benjamin Love Cooke of par. Abbey Dore, miller. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises, together with suit of court. Endorsed (on 25/1): Note re. livery of seisin, 8 July 1824. Witnesses: Benjamin Love Cooke and John Pritchard of Trivell. 29 Sep 1823 

 D1583/25/3  Mortgage. 1) James Edwards of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., carpenter. 2) Thomas William Garrold of the City of Hereford, gent. Recites 25/1,2; death of Elizabeth Edwards (N.D.), intestate, buried at Abbey Dore; (1) being heir as her eldest son, has asked (2) for a loan of £40. Consideration £40. (1) to repay (2) £40 at 5% on 14 Aug. 1862; (1) grants to (2) the property described in 25/1,2, for the natural lives of (1) and Jane Matthews (née Cooke). (2) to have power to resell the premises. On the dorse of 25/3 is: Transfer of Mortgage. 9 Nov 1867. 1) Thomas William Garrold. 2) William Preece of the Old Harp Inn, Widemarch St. , City of Hereford, innkeeper. Recites that interest paid but principal still due. Consideration £40. (1) assigns to (2) the mortgage debt of £40 with interest together with the property described in 25/1,2 for the term stated in 25/3. 14 Feb 1862, 9 Nov 1867 

 D1583/25/4  Conveyance 1) Elizabeth Edwards of Ewias Harold, co. Heref., widow. 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Abergavenny, co. Mon., estate agent. Recites 25/1,2 (Jane Matthews, née Cook(e), the sole surviving life). Consideration £52.10.0. A cottage and beerhouse known as the Griffin Inn, together with a garden and plot of land adjoining, par. Ewias Harold. For the life of Jane Matthews. 7 Feb 1903 

 D1583/52/1-2 Conveyance of Lands in par. Ewias Harold, co. Hereford to the Golden Valley Railway Co. 1879-1887 

 D1583/52/1  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Golden Valley Railway Co. Consideration £335. A piece of land of about 2 acres in par. Ewias Harold, co. Heref., with rights, ways, etc. Includes plan of property. 13 Jul 1887 

 D1583/52/2  Correspondence (12 items) Apr 1879-Aug 1887 

Sale of Lands in pars. Ewyas Harold and Rowlstone, co. Hereford 1897 

 D1583/298/1  Sale Particulars 1897-1898 

 D1583/298/2  Plan of the premises (9 lots) 1897 

 D1583/298/3  Correspondence (4 items) Oct 1897-Nov 1897 

 D1583/293/1  Particulars of Sale 1897 

 D1583/293/2  Plan of premises at Ewyas Harold and Rowlstone.  1897 

 D1583/293/3  Bill of Sale 1897 

 D1583/293/4  Correspondence (5 items) Dec 1897-Jan 1898 

 D1583/70/1-4 Elm Green Farm, Ewias Harold, co. Hereford 1907-1908 

 D1583/70/1 Particulars of Sale, with Plan. Oct 1907 

 D1583/70/2  Plan of the Property. Undated 

 D1583/70/3  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Pelham Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens, London, retired Colonel in H.M. Army. 3) Andrew Addis of Elm Green par. Ewyas Harold, farmer. Consideration £1,768. Pieces of land in par. Ewyas Harold, of about 46 acres, and premises at Elm Green Farm, of about 4 acres. Includes schedule and plan. 31 Dec 1907 

 D1583/70/4  (Copy) Conveyance 1) & 2) as in 70/3. 3)Percy Archer Clive of Whitfield, co. Heref., retired captain. Consideration £1,100. Lands in par. Ewyas Harold, of about 49 acres. 9 Jan 1908 

Notes on Manorial Court Proceedings. Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Heref. 1899-c.1906 [and Undated] 

 D1583/94/5  Notes on Manorial Court Proceedings. Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Heref. Held by the Marquess of Abergavenny at the Temple Bar Tavern, Ewias Harold; J.G. Gilbert Harris in attendance as deputy steward. Described as the first Court Leet "for many years". Discussion of encroachments on Ewias Harold Common, especially by Dulas Manor. (Also headed "Pontrilas Court Leet, 1899"). 15 Jun 1899 

 D1583/94/6  Draft Notes on Court Proceedings, Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Hereford. (see 94/5). With list of names of commoners present, with brief addresses of each. 15 Jun 1899 

 D1583/94/7  Note re Free Tenants of Ewyas Harold Manor. Endorsed "Kentchurch". With reference to Scudamore family. Undated 

 D1583/94/8  Notice/Poster re Court Leet of Manor of Ewias Harold. To be held 15 June, 1899, at Temple Bar Inn. Undated 

 D/1583/210  Report on the Lifeholds in Herefordshire, par. of Ewyas Harold (originally with 201). List of leaseholds and state of the lives. (1 item) [c.1906] 

Miscellaneous Leases, Ewyas Lacy Manor, Co. Hereford 1688-1804 

General note

See also separate section for Manor of Ewyas Lacy

 D1583/2/3  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Phillipp David of Olphen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine). £35. A pasture called Cae Coch of about 15 covers (boundaries given). Condition of tenure as in 2/2 [see under Clodock]. Rent £0.2.6., with suit of court (manor of Ewyas Lacy). Witnesses (SD): Ro. Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. 30 Jan 1687/1688 1687/8 Jan. 30 

 D1583/3/31  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives. 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Madox of Longtown, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., gent. All those lands called the Ynnis of 3 Welsh acres (boundary given), in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), John, son of Rev. Richard Reece, vicar of St. Clodock, aged 5 and Elizabeth, daughter of Rowland Jennings jr., aged 2. Rent £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/3/32  Note (originally with 3/31). The premises in 3/31 have long belonged to Mary Sem alias Watkins and her son William Jones alias Sem became the heir. He was hanged for the murder of his wife c.1791, leaving a son and daughter both of whom are minors and living. Since his death, Mr. Allen, attorney of the Hay has received the rent, the lease whereof is supposed to have expired on the death of the late John Reece of Bacton (179-). 7 Aug 1804 

 D1583/2/110  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Walter Powell of Craswell, co. Heref. Part of a messuage, barns, stables, outbuildings and other lands and premises of 11 covers, in the possession of (2) and formerly in the possession of Thomas Edwards, being bequeathed by him to (2) (boundaries given). For the lives of Walter Powell, aged 26, William Powell, aged 25 and Lewis Powell, aged 18, sons of (2). Rent £0.5.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples and John Day. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses James Harries and Henry Prosser. (18 Nov. 1728.) 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/52  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Powell of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 1½ acres of land, in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Mary, his wife and Anne, their daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/53  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Blanch Powell of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and half an acre of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2) and Hewlen Price and Thomas Price, son and daughter of (2). Rent £0.1.0. with £0.1.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: (a)Memo. that £0.1.0. be paid as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/56  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Jane Reynoles of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), (David) and Sarah Reynoles, her son and daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and John Harries. Endorsed: (a)£0.1.6. to be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"Jane is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/38  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 2 acres of land in possession of (2) and Maud Lewis. For lives of (2), John Lewis the son of William Lewis of Longtowne and Elizabeth Lewis the daughter of John Lewis of the Hollinwood. Rent £0.1.0., with suit at the manor court. (1) authorises Edward Waters and Henry Symons, two of (1)'s bailiffs, to be his attorneys. Memo. - that £0.1.0. be paid as a heriot when due. Witnesses (SD): Henry Willington, John Lewis and John Lewis jr. Endorsed:(a)Memo. - that £0.1.0. shall be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/39  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Katherine Lloyd of par. Newton, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Edward Lloyd and Mary Lloyd, her son and daughter. Rent £0.0.6., with suit of manor court. Memo. - that £0.0.6. be paid as a heriot when due. Witnesses (SD): John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a)Memo. - that (1) shall receive £0.0.6. as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/42  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Walter Williams of Newton, co. Hereford, yeoman. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Mary, his wife and John Lloyd, son of William Lloyd of Newton. Rent £0.1.0., with suit of court and with £0.1.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a)£0.1.0. to be paid to (1) as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/43 Assignment of Lease 1) William Lewis of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Richard Phillips of St. Margarett's, co. Heref., weaver. Recites indentures of 29 Sept., 1701 (2/42) 1 Feb., 1728/9 and 10 July, 1734. (1) releases to (2) the property described in 2/39. Consideration £25. (Term illegible - ? for residue of above term). Witnesses (SD): William Morgan, James Gilbert and Job Gilbert. 9 Aug 1734 

 D1583/2/51  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Thomas of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with garden and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), Anne, his wife and John Robert, son of William Robert of Kentchurch. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsement:(a)"This lease was assigned to Joseph Roberts". (b)"John Thomas is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). (c)£0.2.6. to be paid to (1) as a heriot. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/3/33-34 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Diana Virgoe of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., widow. A house, garden and orchard (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Thomas, aged 30 and William, aged 24, her sons. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 3/33): (a)Note re. livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May, 1734; witnesses Thomas Matthews and Ro. Parry. (b)John Vergo, son of Thomas Vergo and grandson of (2), renewal of lease, premises worth £10 p.a. (?). 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/2/58  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Powell of par. Michaell Church Escley, co. Heref. Two acres of land, being part of (1)'s waste (boundary given). For lives of (2), Robert, son of Gilbert Shaw of Michaell Church and of Susan, the daughter of Gilbert Nicholl of the same parish. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Harries and Robert Harries. Endorsed:"All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/45  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) John Powell of par. St. Margeratt's, co. Heref. A cottage and 4 acres of Broomy Lands in possession of Rees Harris. For lives of (2), Martha, his wife and Rees Harris. Rent £0.3.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Cristopher, Hugh Harris and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "Rees Harris is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/50  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. (Hon.) George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Morris of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 3 acres of land, in possession of (2). For lives of (2) and James Morris and William Morris, sons of (2). Rent £0.3.0., with £0.4.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

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Estates in Herefordshire (General) 

Survey, Schedules and Terrier c.1800-1908 

 D1583/208  Survey of the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate in Ewyas Lacy Hundred. Re pars. St. Margaret, Michaelchurch Eskley, Walterstone; townships of Newton, Longtown, Crasswell and Lanveyno in par. Clodock; hamlet of the Futhog. Names of tenants and size of holdings given. With maps of the following: Upper Maescoed, pars. St. Margaret and Michael Church; Lower Maescoed, township of Newton; lands in townships of Newton and Longtown; lands in par. Michaelchurch (3 maps); lands in pars. Crasswell and Michaelchurch (2 maps); lands in par. St. Margaret and Michaelchurch; lands in pars. Walterstone and St. Margaret; lands in townships of Crasswell and Lanveyno; land in township of Lanveyno; lands in townships of Longtown and Lanveyno; lands in township of Longtown; lands in Futhog hamlet (map missing); lands at Forest hên, township of Crasswell; lands in par. Michaelchurch and in township of Crasswell. Undated 

 D1583/192 Schedule of Leaseholds for Lives on the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate, 1818. ? Early 20c. copy. with index of tenants' names, description of properties, date of leases, name of lessees and of lives, age of lives at granting, amount of fine, rent, heriot and alienation and any observations. Includes an index to parishes, covering Crasswall, Longtown, Newton, Lanveyno, Michaelchurch Eskley, St. Margaret's, Walterstone, Ewyas Harold and Foothog. Undated 

 D1583/193  Schedule of Copyholds for Lives on the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate, 1818. Typed volume. With description of lands, date of grant, grantee, lives, name of tenant in 1818, lives in being, rents, heriots, date of last surrender and observations. Re parishes of Crasswall, Michaelchurch, Newton, Clodock, Longtown, Llanveyno and St. Margaret's. Undated 

 D1583/1/1  Schedule of Expired Leases (1628 - 1790), Herefordshire. Granted prior to those recorded in the Terrier of 1818. This summarises 2/1 - 123. (and giving date, lessee, property, rent, parish and miscellaneous information). Undated 

 D1583/195  Schedule of Leases granted prior to those recorded in the Terrier of 1818 (co. Hereford). Typed list, re leases 1628 - 1790, giving name of lessee, property, rent, parish and observations. (See also D1583/1). Undated 

 D1583/201  Terrier of the Herefordshire Estate of the Marquess of Abergavenny. Consists of index to tenants and holdings; details re rack and ground rents, reserved rents (lifeholds, copyholds), summary and index to holdings and parishes. 1895 

 D1583/209  Correspondence re Herefordshire Leaseholds (1 bundle) (Originally with Terrier, 201). 1897-1917 

 D1583/222  Correspondence re Lord Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate (1 bundle) (Originally with Survey, 208). 1904-1908 

 D1583/177/1-32 Sale of Herefordshire Estate, 22/23 Jan. 1920. 1908-1947 

 D1583/177/1  Volume of Information Sheets re Lots for Sale (No.1). Contains also Correspondence, April-Dec. 1919; Index to Lots, Parishes and Lifeholds; Summary of Rack Rents; Newspaper Cutting re result of sale. Undated 

 D1583/177/2  Rental. Marquess of Abergavenny's lands in Herefordshire, with names of tenants, properties, amount of land and annual rent, etc. (Crasswall, Ewias Harold, Llanveynoe, Longtown, Michaelchurch Escley, Newton, St. Margaret's, Walterstone). 7 pages. Undated 

 D1583/177/3  Particulars of Herefordshire Sale. Names of purchasers, addresses, purchase money, etc. 5 sheets. Undated 

 D1583/177/4  Volume of Sale Particulars. First Edition. Re sale by auction at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, Jan. 22/23, 1920, of an area of 2,670 acres, including farms, smallholdings, sites of castles of Longtown and Ewyas Harold. 'The Poplars' (Ewyas Harold) and 'The Nevill Arms' (Ewyas Harold). Details re 166 lots. Undated 

 D1583/177/5  General Conditions of Sale. Re the above sale. Undated 

 D1583/177/6-7 List of Purchasers (two copies). With lot numbers and addresses. Undated 

 D1583/177/8  List of Reserve Prices by Lot (Herefordshire Estate). Undated 

 D1583/177/9  List of Reserve Prices by Lot (Monmouthshire Estate). Undated 

 D1583/177/10-11 Plan No. 1, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 1-40. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/12-13 Plan No. 2, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 41-46. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/14-15 Plan No. 3, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 47-69. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/16-17 Plan No. 4, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 70-71. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/18-19 Plan No. 5, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 72-97. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/20-21 Plan No. 6, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 98-100. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/22-23  Plan No. 7, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 101-128. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/24-25  Plan No. 8, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 129-135. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/26-27  Plan No. 9, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 136-150. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/28-29  Plan No. 10, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 151-166. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/30-31  Correspondence re Rockyfold Farm. 2 items. Undated 

 D1583/177/32  Chichester Diocesan Leaflet Dec 1947 

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Estates in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire 

Estate Accounts 1815-1842 

 D1583/226/1-10  1815-1820 

 D1583/226/1  Account of Timber and Coppice Wood. Sold on 19 March, 1819, at The Three Salmons Inn, Usk. With names of purchasers, amounts, etc. 1819 

 D1583/226/2  Account of Hedging Stuff and Sale of Stones from the Derry and for Willows. With names of recipients. 1819, 1820 

 D1583/226/3  Monmouthshire Rental for 1819. By parish, with names of tenants, premises, rents, and some observations. 1819 

 D1583/226/4  Account of Monies received for Chief and Reserved Rents from the Mon., and Heref., Estates, Michaelmas, 1819 (by parish). 1819 

 D1583/226/5  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb, Jr. Mostly for repairs to estate and sale of timber. 1819, 1820  

 D1583/226/6  Account of Disbursements (misc.) 1819, 1820 

 D1583/226/7  "Bill No. 1": the Earl to Baker Gabb. (misc. estate and manorial matters including Usk Fishery case). 1815, 1818  

 D1583/226/8  "Bill No. 2": the Earl to Baker Gabb (with note of costs re the Earl v. Jenkins, Gabb v. Loyd, the Earl v. Watkins, the Earl v. Price, the Earl v. Phillips, the Earl v. Williams, the Earl v. Williams, the Earl v. Margaret James). 1816, 1819 

 D1583/226/9  "Bill No. 3": the Earl to Baker Gabb, jr., re cost of making an abstract of leases on Mons., and Herefs., Estate. 1819 

 D1583/226/10  Cash Account re estate management (by Baker Gabb, jr.). 1820 

 D1583/223/3-11  1818-1819 

 D1583/223/3 Balance Sheet (Baker Gabb, jr., with the Earl). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/4 Rent Account and Disbursements (with names of tenants and properties). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/5  Leases and Fines Account (names of tenants). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/6 Wood and Bark Account (names of suppliers and hauliers). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/7  Miscellaneous Cash Account (various tenants and properties mentioned). 1816, 1819 

 D1583/223/8 Abstract of Burgage, Chief and Reserved Rents (by parish), 1817 - 18. Undated 

 D1583/223/9 Cash Account for haulage, stones, labour, etc., for building at the Castle (? Abergavenny). With names of workmen involved. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/10  Account of Various Expenses. Mentions recipients and properties. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/11 Account of Wood and Stone sold from the Derry. With names of recipients. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/229/1-11  1819-1823 

 D1583/229/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with tenants, premises and rents. 1822 

 D1583/229/2  Account of Chief and Reserved Rents, co. Mon., and Heref., (by parish). 1822 

 D1583/229/3 Account re hedging stuff and for stone sold from the Derry Hill 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/4  Heriot Account. Name of deceased tenants with parishes. 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/5  Account of Fines for Copyholds and Leaseholds granted. With tenants' names and parishes. 1819, 1823 

 D1583/229/6 Account of Monies for Sale of Timber (in 1821). With names of purchasers. 1823 

 D1583/229/7  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents (Edmund Rogers' collection), for 1818-20. 1823 

 D1583/229/8  Account of Disbursements by B. Gabb. Various purposes 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/9  Bill re. law suits, the Earl to B. Gabb., 1819-1820. Re the Earl v. William Gunter, the Earl v. Jones et al, the Earl v. Francis and Prosser, the Earl v. Thomas Jones, the Earl v. Daniel Davies. 1823 

 D1583/229/10  Bill re estate expenses, the Earl to B. Gabb, 1818-1822. Various purposes. 1823 

 D1583/229/11 Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and D. Rowland, esq. With note by D. Rowland. 1822, 1823 

 D1583/227/1-7  1820-1821 

 D1583/227/1  Coppice Wood Accout. Particulars of sale at the 'Three Salmons' in Usk. (names of purchasers, etc.). 1820 

 D1583/227/2 Monies received for hedging stuff and stones sold from the Derry Hill. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/227/3 Monmouthshire Estate Rental. With tenants, premises, rents and arrears, by parish. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/227/4  Account of Chief and Reserved Rents, Mons., and Herefs. estates. By parish and county. 1820 

 D1583/227/5 Account of Heriots. With name and parish of deceased. Undated 

 D1583/227/6 Account of Monies Disbursed, by Baker Gabb, jr. Misc. purposes. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/227/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb, jr., in account with Daniel Rowland, esq. With note by D. Rowland. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/228/1-6  1820-1822 

 D1583/228/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and details of rent and arrears. 1821 

 D1583/228/2 Monies received for Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon., and Heref. By parish. 1821 

 D1583/228/3  Monies received for hedging stuff and stone sold from the Derry Hill. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/228/4 Account of monies for coppice wood sales. With names of purchasers and price paid. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/228/5  Account of monies disbursed by Baker Gabb, jr. Misc. costs re. estate and manorial administration 1821, 1822 

 D1583/228/6  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and David Rowland, esq. With note of 1823 by D. Rowland. 1821, 1822 

 D1583/230/1-8  1823-1824 

 D1583/230/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and rents. 1823 

 D1583/230/2 Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's Collection). By parish. 1823 

 D1583/230/3  Account for Hedging Stuff, etc. Name of recipients given. 1823 

 D1583/230/4  Account for Heriots. With names of deceased et al (some residences given). 1823 

 D1583/230/5  Account of Fines to renew Leaseholds, with rent receipts re lands out of lease pending re-granting. With names of tenants and premises. 1823 

 D1583/230/6 Account of receipts re sale of timber. With names of parties to sales. 1823, 1824 

 D1583/230/7  Account of disbursements by Baker Gabb: misc. matters. 1823, 1824  

 D1583/230/8  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1823, 1824 

 D1583/231/1-8  1824-1825 

 D1583/231/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with name of tenant and premises. 1824 

 D1583/231/2 Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's collection). By parish and county. 1824 

 D1583/231/3  Account re Stone and Hedging Stuff. With names of receipients. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/4 Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. Names of new tenants, deceased and parishes mentioned. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/5  Account of Fines for renewal of leases. Names of new tenants and premises. 1824 

 D1583/231/6  Account of Receipts for Sales of Timber. With names of recipients. 1824 

 D1583/231/7 Account of disbursements by B. Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/8  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1824 

 D1583/232/1-7  1824-1826 

 D1583/232/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1825 

 D1583/232/2  Bill for misc. expenses, to B. and J. Gabb. 1824, 1826 

 D1583/232/3  Account of misc. disbursements by Baker Gabb. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/4 Balance Sheet (Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq.). 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/5  Account of Receipts from Heriots and Alienations. With names of new tenants and premises. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/6  Account of receipts from stone and hedging stuff. With names of recipients. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/7  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents from the Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's collection). By parish and county. 1825 

 D1583/233/1-7  1826-1827 

 D1583/233/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1826 

 D1583/233/2  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1826 

 D1583/233/3  Account of Receipts for Stone and Hedging Stuff, etc. With names of recipients. 1826, 1827  

 D1583/233/4  Account of receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of new lessees and premises. 1826, 1827  

 D1583/233/5 Account of fines for renewal of leases, etc., and for receipts from rent of land out of lease until regranted. With names of tenants and premises. 1826, 1827 

 D1583/233/6  Account of disbursements by B. Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1826, 1827 

 D1583/233/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1827 

 D1583/234/1-6  1826-1828 

 D1583/234/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1827 

 D1583/234/2 Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1827 

 D1583/234/3  Account of Receipts for Stone and Hedging Stuff. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/234/4  Account of Receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of new lessees and premises. Undated 

 D1583/234/5  Account of Disbursements by B. Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1827, 1828 

 D1583/234/6  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1826 

 D1583/239/1-14  1827-1833 

 D1583/239/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1832 

 D1583/239/2 Account re Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1832 

 D1583/239/3  Account of Receipts for Fines for Grants and Leases of Premises in cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of lessees and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/239/4  Account of Receipts re Stones and Tinnett. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/239/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants, etc. 1832 

 D1583/239/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr. Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes 1832, 1833 

 D1583/239/7  Bill re law suit, Penry v. Gwillim and Parry. List of expenses and payments. 1828, 1831 

 D1583/239/8 Bill for distraint on effects of Thomas Evans. 1830 

 D1583/239/9  Bill re law suit, Lord Abergavenny v. Denn, Thomas and Jeremiah, tenants. 1828 

 D1583/239/10 Bill re Thomas Penry v. Elizabeth Parry, widow, in replevin. 1829, 1831  

 D1583/239/11  Bill re Lord Abergavenny v. Gwillim and Parry. 1828, 1829 

 D1583/239/12  Bill for copies of surveys. 1827, 1828 

 D1583/239/13  Bill re Harris and Rogers v. Dehany. 1830, 1831  

 D1583/239/14  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1832, 1833 

 D1583/235/1-6  1828-1829 

 D1583/235/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1828 

 D1583/235/2 Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1828 

 D1583/235/3 Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/235/4  Account of Receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of tenants and premises. Undated 

 D1583/235/5  Account of Disbursements, by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1828, 1829 

 D1583/235/6  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1828 

 D1583/236/1-7  1829-1830 

 D1583/236/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1829 

 D1583/236/2  Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1829 

 D1583/236/3  Account of Receipts for Fines and Grants for Copyhold Premises, Ewyas Lacy Manor, co. Heref. With names of payees. Undated 

 D1583/236/4  Account of Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stones. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/236/5  Account of Receipt for heriots and alienations. With names of lessees and premises. Undated 

 D1583/236/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1829, 1830 

 D1583/236/7  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1829 

 D1583/237/1-7  1830-1831 

 D1583/237/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1830 

 D1583/237/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents (J. Mason's collection), cos. Mon. and Heref. 1830 

 D1583/237/3  Account of Fines for Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and premises. 1831 

 D1583/237/4  Account re Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stones. With names of recipients. 1831 

 D1583/237/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and premises. 1831 

 D1583/237/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb Misc. purposes. 1830, 1831 

 D1583/237/7  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1831 

 D1583/238/1-7  1831-1832 

 D1583/238/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1831 

 D1583/238/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1831 

 D1583/238/3  Account of Receipts for Grants and Leases of Premises in cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of lessees. Undated 

 D1583/238/4  Account of Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stone. With names of recipients. 1832 

 D1583/238/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With lessees' names. 1832 

 D1583/238/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc purposes. 1831-1832 

 D1583/238/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1831, 1832 

 D1583/240/1-8  1833-1834 

 D1583/240/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1833 

 D1583/240/2  Account of Receipts, Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1833 

 D1583/240/3  Account of Receipts re Fines for New Leases, cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/240/4  Account of Receipts re Stones and Tinnet. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/240/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1833 

 D1583/240/6-7 Account re Disbursements by Baker Gabb (2 copies). Misc. purposes. 1833-1834 

 D1583/240/8  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1833-1834 

 D1583/241/1-9  1833-1835 

 D1583/241/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1834 

 D1583/241/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1834 

 D1583/241/3  Account of Receipts re Fines for Leases, cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. 1834 

 D1583/241/4  Account re Receipts for Stone and Tinnet. With names of recipients. 1834 

 D1583/241/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1834 

 D1583/241/6 Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1834-1835 

 D1583/241/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1835 

 D1583/241/8  Vouchers Re payments for repairs and rates, misc. parishes. 1834-1835 

 D1583/241/9  Vouchers. Re expenses for repairs to farms at Com(m)in, the Park and Wern Gifford. 1833, 1835 

 D1583/242/1-6  1835-1836 

 D1583/242/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1835 

 D1583/242/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1835 

 D1583/242/3  Account of Receipts for Stones. With names of Recipients. 1835 

 D1583/242/4  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants and parishes. 1835 

 D1583/242/5  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1835-1836 

 D1583/242/6  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1836  

 D1583/243/1-7  1836-1837 

 D1583/243/1  Monmouthshire Rental By parish, with names of Tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/243/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1836 

 D1583/243/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on renewal of copyhold premises, co. Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/243/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. 1836 

 D1583/243/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of lessees. 1836 

 D1583/243/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1836-1837 

 D1583/243/7  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1836 

 D1583/244/1-7  1836-1838 

 D1583/244/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1837 

 D1583/244/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1837 

 D1583/244/3  Account of Receipts for Fines. With names of tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/244/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. 1837 

 D1583/244/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/244/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1837-1838 

 D1583/244/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1838 

 D1583/245/1-7  1838-1839 

 D1583/245/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1838 

 D1583/245/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1838 

 D1583/245/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and parishes. 1839 

 D1583/245/4  Account of Receipts for Stones. With names of recipients. 1838 

 D1583/245/5 Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1838 

 D1583/245/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1838-1839 

 D1583/245/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1839-1838 

 D1583/246/1-7  1839-1840 

 D1583/246/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1839 

 D1583/246/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1839 

 D1583/246/3 Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases and Grants of Copyholds. With names of Tenants and parishes. 1839-1840 

 D1583/246/4  Account of Receipts for Stone and Tinnet. With names of recipients. 1840 

 D1583/246/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1839 

 D1583/246/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1839-1840 

 D1583/246/7  Balance Sheet. Daniel Rowland, esq., and Mr Baker Gabb. 1839-1840 

 D1583/247/1-7  1840-1841 

 D1583/247/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1840 

 D1583/247/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1840 

 D1583/247/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases and Grants of Copyholds. With names of lessees and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/247/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/247/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/247/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1840-1841 

 D1583/247/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1840-1841 

 D1583/248/1-10  1841-1842 

 D1583/248/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1841 

 D1583/248/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1841 

 D1583/248/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and parishes. 1842 

 D1583/248/4  Account of Receipts re Stone. With name of recipient. 1841 

 D1583/248/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants and parishes. 1841 

 D1583/248/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/8  Vouchers re Repairs. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/9  Vouchers re rate and tax charges. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/10  Misc. vouchers. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/129/1-17 Estate Accounts, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire: classified sheets 1866-1867 

 D1583/129/1  Account of mineral rents from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. and Messrs. Bailey, 1865-66 (monies retained). Item A. For Blaenavon and Nantyglo Districts and Penlloyn Farm. 1867 

 D1583/129/2  Rack rents: Michaelmas and Christmas, 1866 (Mons.) and Candlemas, 1867 (Herefs.). Item B. 1867 

 D1583/129/3  Chief and Reserved rents: account of monies received. William Mason's and John Gilbert Harris' collections, Michaelmas 1866 (from Mon., and Herefs., estates respectively). Item C. 1867 

 D1583/129/4  As 129/3, but for Michaelmas 1865. Item C. 1866  

 D1583/129/5  Account of monies from sale of lands in Mon. and Heref. (various parishes), 1866. Item D. 1867 

 D1583/129/6  Account of monies retained from sales of coppice woods (1864-5) and for monies received from timber bark, etc. (1866-7). Item E. 1867 

 D1583/129/7  Account of monies received from sales of stone, 1867. Item F. 1867 

 D1583/129/8  Account of monies received for heriots, 1866. Item G. 1867 

 D1583/129/9  Account of monies spent on fencing and planting a portion of the Lodge Farm (1865-7) and a small brake on the Castell Prydith Farm (1867). Item H. 1867 

 D1583/129/10  2 items Correspondence (found with 129/9). Letters from Mr Dudlow and Mr Delves re the planting charge. Oct 1867  

 D1583/129/11  Disbursement Account (monies disbursed by Messrs. Baker Gabb and Watford, 1866-7). Item I. 1867 

 D1583/129/12  Account of mineral rents from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and Messrs. Bailey (monies retained). Item A. For Blaenavon and Nantyglo Districts and Penlloyn Farm, 1863-5. 1866 

 D1583/129/13  Rack rents: Michaelmas and Christmas, 1865 (Mons.) and Candlemas, 1866 (Herefs.). Item B. 1866 

 D1583/129/14  Account of monies received for coppice wood sales, cos. Mon. and Heref. 1865, Item D. 1866 

 D1583/129/15  Account of monies received for heriots. Item E. 1866 

 D1583/129/16  Disbursement Account (monies disbursed by Messrs. Watford and Gabb, 1865-6). Item F. 1866 

 D1583/129/17  Balance Sheet (Messrs. Watford and Gabb in account with the Earl of Abergavenny). For Blaenavon and Varteg Districts and Penlloyn Farm, 1865-6. 1866 

Rentals 1868 [and Undated] 

 D1583/308 Estate Rental, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and rents. 1868 

 D1583/207  Rental of the Marquess of Abergavenny's Mineral Estates. From July, 1906 to July, 1933. Tenants, properties, rents, etc. With some inserted correspondence and accounts of minerals worked. 1 volume. Undated 

 D1583/206  Rental of the Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny in co. Monmouthshire, co. Herefordshire and Brynmawr. From August 1932 to December 1947. 1 volume. Undated 

Schedules of Deeds, Leases, etc. 1815-1916 

 D1583/26 Schedule of Deeds and Papers in the possession of Mr. Baker Gabb,jr., belonging to the Earl of Abergavenny. Chancery proceedings, 1590/91 - 1710. Books, stewards' accounts, suit rolls and court rolls, Henry VII - 1815. Leases, 1413/14 - 1782. List of Books, Rentals, etc., 1663/4 - 1805. Schedule of Rentals, etc., 1550/51 - 1788. (No details are given in the above lists.) 1815 

 D1583/130/1-2 Lists of Lifehold Leases, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, with particulars 1868 

 D1583/130/1 List of Lifehold Leases,Monmouthshire. (Llwyndu hamlet, Llantillio Pertholey, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Clytha hamlet, Llanthewy Rytherch, Bryngwin, Tregare, Goytrey). List gives no. on estate and tithe maps, acreage, parcel of land, date of lease, lessee, names of lives, reserved rent and observations. 1868 

 D1583/130/2  List of Lifehold Leases, Herefordshire. (Upper Mescoed, Lower Mescoed, Michaelchurch, Walterstone and St. Margaret's, Craswell and Llanveynoe, Foothog, Forest Hene, Ewyas Harold). List gives no. on estate and tithe maps, acreage, parcel of land, date of lease, lessee, names of lives, reserved rent and observations. 1868 

 D1583/19 Schedule of Deeds, etc., re Lord Abergavenny's Estates in cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Refers to: Castle Prideth Farm, par. Llanfoist (1865). Houses in Castle Street , Abergavenny (1705-1873). Pen y Graig Estate, par. Llanfoist (1674 - 1868). Keven Kest, par. Michaelchurch Exley (sic), co. Heref. (1813 - 74). 'Three Tuns' Inn and adjoining houses, Nevill Street, Abergavenny (1852-1874). 'Crossway' Cottage and lands called 'The Catherine Wheel', Crasswall, co. Heref. (1734-1874). Tyr Cregwith meadows, par. Llanwenarth, co. Mon. (1826-70). Garden adjoining the Castle, Abergavenny (1867-69). Pen-y-lan and Twyn y Gorfidd Farms, par. Trevethin and Llanover (1801-69). Land in Llwyn du hamlet, par. Abergavenny (1858-78). Four messuages in Mill Street, Abergavenny (1778-1877). Llanwenog, Longtown, co. Heref. (1813-76). 1878 

 D1583/198  Schedule of Agreements and Leases on Lord Abergavenny's Estates in co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire. With details of ground rents (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith), lifeholds (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith), mineral rents (Blaenavon Co. and Nanty Glo Co.) and rack rents (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith). With letter from William Richardson to J.H.G. Harris, dated 11 July, 1904, re use of this volume. 1904 

 D1583/311/1-12 Expired Leases (with Deeds of Arrangement and Licences), Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. 1859-1916 

 D1583/20/1-4  Schedule and related papers re Lord Abergavenny's property in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. c.1907 

 D1583/20/1 Schedule of Deeds, etc., re Lord Abergavenny's Estates. Refers to: Mount Pleasant estate, pars. Llangattock juxta Usk and Llanthewy Rytherch (1745-1868). Great House Farm (1799 - 1867); Wain Vellin Farm, par. Clodock (1728-1876); Lands in Castle Street , Abergavenny (1878); Premises in Mill Street, Abergavenny (1878); Penlanlase Farm, pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey (1788-1878); Lands in Penypound, par. Abergavenny (1879); Cottage and premises at Llwyndu, par. Abergavenny (1881-2); Cottage and land in pars. Llangattock Lingoed and Llanvihangel Crucorney (1787-1883); Lands in pars. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Llantillio Pertholey (1887); Lands in pars. Trevethin, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Ultra (1891); Lands in par. Trevethin (1892); Cottage and premises in pars. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Llangattock Lingoed (1826-89); 'Old Charles Meadow' and 'The Birches', par. Michaelchurch Escley (1675-1890); Nevill Court, Abergavenny (1779-1894); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from George Davies (1891-5); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from William Williams (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from John Richards (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from Walter Jolf (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from Trustees Bell (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from A.J. Price (1891-8); Freehold land by Castell Pry-ddydd Farm, par. Llanover (1792/3-1895); Tyr Ewen Farm, par. Llanwenarth Citra (1805-95); Little Tyr Ewen (1875-87); Little Penygraig, par. Llanfoist (1730-1897); Noyadd Wen and Penbullan Farms, par. Llanwenarth Citra (1784-1897); Land at Longtown, par. Clodock (1873-97); 3 freehold dwellings in Hatherleigh Road, Abergavenny and a freehold plot adjoining, purchased from John Mark Morgan (1891-99); Messuage and premises at Longtown, purchased from Cheese and Lewis (1806-99); Castle Stores Inn, Abergavenny (1899); Piece of garden ground, Castle Street, Abergavenny, leased to D.M. Storrar (1899); Lands at Garndiffaith (1886); Lands forming part of Red Barn Farm, Abergavenny, sold to the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, (1894); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from John Ross (1894-9); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from William Davies (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from George Wright (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from H.C. Evans (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from E.A. Johnson (1891-9); Lands at Llwyndu, leased from M.S. Woodhouse (1890-1); Grant of water easement from A.R. Feilden, esq., and another (1894); Lease of right to construct and use a tramway on the Dessi [Deri?] Mountain, Abergavenny (1895); Allotments on Stanhope Park Building Estate, Abergavenny (1896); Grant to Blaenavon U.D.C. (1897); Lands in par. Abergavenny (1881). c.1907 

 D1583/20/2  Authority and Request for Deeds, etc. Re the settled Estates of Most Hon. The Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Rt. Hon. Gathorne, Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill (trustees) require surrender of documents by Messrs. Gabb and Walford, solicitors 1898 

 D1583/20/3  List of Court Books. Surrendered to G.E. Macbean, esq., by Messrs. Gabb and Walford. Received by W. Richardson, 24 May 1901. May 1898 

 D1583/20/4  List of Maps/Books. Taken from J.H.G. Harris. 7 items mentioned. 24 May 1904 

Sales of Properties by Lord Abergavenny 1865-1895 

 D1583/139/1-15 Papers re Sales in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire 1866-1878 

 D1583/139/1  Allotment and Valuation of Estates in Co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire belonging to the Earl of Abergavenny. Valued by J.S. Cundy, land agent, Wetherby. Monmouthshire (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellan, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (pars. Michaelchurch Exley, Clodock (including Newton township), Ewyas Harold). For sale by auction in lots. Includes an assessment of the agricultural value of the land, buildings and leaseholds. For the use of William Delves, esq. Sep 1866 

 D1583/139/2  Outlying property proposed for sale, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, belonging to Lord Abergavenny. Monmouthshire (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd hamlet, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (Ewyas Harold, Michaelchurch, township of Newton). 1866 

 D1583/139/3  Outlying property proposed for sale, co. Monmouthshire. Pars. Bryngwin, Tregare, Llanvihangel Yestern Llewern, Llanvair. Undated 

 D1583/139/4 List of properties sold, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, Earl of Abergavenny's Estates. Statement showing lots offered for sale in 1866 and monies arising from those sold. Monmouthshire (Llanvihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellen, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (par. Michaelchurch Escley (with Newton township), Ewyas Harold and townships of Llanveyno and Crasswall. 1866 

 D1583/139/5 Note of Leaseholds in Tregare and Penrose, co. Monmouthshire. With copy letter of 20 Dec. 1877 from W. Delves to J.G. Harris re properties offered for sale in Oct. 1866. 1878 

 D1583/139/6 Correspondence re sale of properties. 32 items, including: List of outlying property to be sold (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Goytrey, Bethos Newydd, Mamhilad in co. Mon. and pars. Ewyas Harold, Michael-Church and township of Newton in co. Heref. Result of Sale of 30 Oct., 1866, giving details by lot (with near-copy). Cheque for £250 (14 Dec., 1866). Jun 1866-Dec 1866 

 D1583/139/7-8  Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (1-14). Re pars. Tregare and Llanvihangel-Yestern-Llewern. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/9-10 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (15-26). Re Penrose parish. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/11-12 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (27-40). Re pars. Bryngwyn, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellen, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd and Mamhilad. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/13-14 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (41-52). Re pars. Michaelchurch Escley, Ewyas Harold; townships of Newton (par. Clodock), Llanveyno (par. Clodock), Crasswall (par. Clodock). (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/15  Sale Particulars of Freehold Estates, cos. Mon. and Heref., Re properties shown in 139/7-14, consisting of 46 messuages with lands of about 400 acres. 30 Oct 1866 

 D1583/303/1-2 Sale of Lands in pars. Goytre and Abergavenny, co. Mon. and in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., 1865-1895 

 D1583/303/1  Conveyance (copy) 1)Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2)Great Western Railway Company. Consideration £750. All those pieces of land in pars. Goytre, Abergavenny and Ewias Harold, cos. Mon. and Heref., now in the possession of (2) and over which the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway was constructed, of 7a.1r.?p., with all appurtenances. 17p. of the above land to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 1838, made between Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, father of (1) and John Prosser, for the lives of John Prosser aforesaid, aged 51, Margaret Morgan, aged 35 and Ann Prosser, aged 25, at a rent of £0.1.0. 27p. of the above land to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 1838, between Henry, Earl of Abergavenny and the said John Prosser, for the lives of John Prosser, Ann Prosser and James Lewis, aged 9, at a rent of £0.2.0. Land formerly tenanted by Benjamin Williams to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 183? between the Earl of Abergavenny and John Watkins, yeoman, for the lives of persons of whom Anne, wife of John Watkins, aged 63 and James Watkins, aged 40, are survivors, at a rent of £0.0.8. Land tenanted by I..... L..... Scudamore in par. Ewias Harold to be subject to a lease of 25 July, 1809 between the Earl of Abergavenny and George Schiffuer, the surviving life being John Parry, aged 64, at a rent of 8? shillings and 10 pence. Which leases have been purchased by (2), the West Midland Railway Co., or the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway Co., (2) to maintain various accommodation works constructed on the said railway line. With schedule of tenants, acreages, etc., by parish and plan of the above lands. 24 Jun 1865 

 D1583/303/2  Correspondence re Investments. (1 bundle) Jan 1895, Mar 1895 

Sale of Chief Rents 1924-c.1926 [and Undated] 

 D1583/219  Order re Sale of Chief or Quit Rents in cos. Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire and confirming contracts for sale of small plot of land near the Boar's Head Inn, Rotherfield and Ellington Cottage (originally with Terrier, 203). 25 Nov 1924 

 D1583/171  Sale of Chief Rents, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. List of properties charged, rent, purchaser, date and redemption price, 1924-6. 2 card sheets. c.1926 

 D1583/218 List of Chief Rents sold in cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. (Originally with Terrier, 203). Covering period 1873-1915, with purchasing particulars. Undated 

 D1583/224-225 Cash Account Books 1817-1841 

 D1583/224  Cash Account Book for Rents of the Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. Daniel Rowland, esq., in account with the Earl of Abergavenny. 1817-1838 

 D1583/225  Cash Account Book for Rents of the Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. Daniel Rowland, esq., in account with the Earl of Abergavenny. 1838-1841 

 D1583/78/1-2 Reports of Estate Manager (W. Delves) re Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates 1868 

 D1583/78/1  Monmouthshire Excursion (Dec. 17, 19, 20, 22 & 23). Abergavenny, Nantyglo, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Garndiffaith, Blaenavon, Goytrey, Mamhilad. Various farms mentioned. (Visits to Llanthewy Rytherch, Bryngwin and Penrose omitted.) 1868 

 D1583/78/2 Herefordshire Excursion (Dec. 16,18 & 21). Longtown,Crasswall, Michaelchurch Escley, Newton, Pontrilas, Ewyas Harold. Various farms mentioned. (Visits to St. Margaret's par. Walterstone par. et al omitted.) Includes correspondence, Dec. 22-31 1868. 1868 

Book of Reference [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/181 Book of Reference to maps of lands in co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire (Davies Survey) with notes on leases of Lord Abergavenny's lands, giving details of date of lease, name of lessee, lives, name of present holder, rent, alienation, heriot and observations. For the parishes of Abergavenny, Llanwenarth Citra, Llantillio Pertholey, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanvetherine, Llanthewy Rytherch, Llanarth, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd, Penrose, Tregare, Llanfihangel yestern Llewern, Llanvair, Goytrey, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Llanover (all co. Monmouthshire); for Upper and Lower Mescoed, Newtown, Longtown, Michaelchurch, Crasswall, St. Margaret, Walterstone, Llanveyno, Ewyas Harold and the Futhog [Herefordshire]. With an index. [Early 20th century] 

General note

Relates to D1583/188 ?

 D1583/221 Correspondence 1941 

 D1583/221 Correspondence re Lord Abergavenny's Estates (originally with Rental, D1583/206) 1941 

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Manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford 1758-1899 

General note

See also sub-section in 'Estates in Herefordshire - by Parish'

Survey c.1800 

 D1583/187 Survey of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate in the Hundred of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. Re Upper and Lower Maescoed, Newton and Longtown, Michaelchurch, Crasswell, St. Margaret, Walterstone, Lanveyno, the Futhog and Forest Hên. Details of lessees and copyhold lands, with plans of premises in the above parishes and townships. [c.1800] 

 D1583/45/1-2 Cases for Opinion re lands held of the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford. 1817 

 D1583/45/1  Case for Opinion Re land held of manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford (1817). Cites manor court grants of Abergavenny lordship of 1762 and 1799. With opinion by S. Shepherd (1817), on timber rights. [c.1817] 

 D1583/45/2  Case for Opinion Cites manor court proceedings at Longtown Castle, co. Hereford, 1817, and for manor of Ewyas Lacy, 1817. Re felling of timber by John Taylor of Mawfield, par. Allensmore, co. Heref., gent. and customary tenant of above manor, in Crasswall in 1816. [No opinion recorded]. [c.1817] 

 D1583/107/1-3 Ewyas Lacey, co. Hereford - Statement of Searches in Ancient Documents (Transcripts and Translations), by H.W. Hezlett. Jul 1829 

 D1583/107/1  Castle and manors of Ewyas Lacy (descent of), taken from the public records, 1086-1370. Re case against Mrs Dehaney for castle held of Abergavenny moiety. [1829] 

 D1583/107/2 Lordship of Ewias Lacye with Walsterston - manorial accounts (by Lewis Gilbert and Watkin Harry Richard, bailiffs), 1594-1600. [1829] 

 D1583/107/3 Account of Madok ap John, reeve of Ewyas Lacy Castle, 1503-1504. Lessees mentioned: Thomas Dewall, land by Ewyas town; the Constable of the Castle, land called Maynesglace; Henry ap Llewellyn of Ladymead; John ap Henry of Wynnok and Ruswall; Griffin ap Howell; Jevan Gwyn for the garden by the Castle; Morgan ap David ap Llewellyn for land by the Castle; Richard Seicoll and Walter Wynston for Walterston Mead and Longemore; land late of Walter Lloyd near that of John ap Jevan ap Adam; Res ap David ap Richard for land near that of David ap Thomas (? and) Jevan Vaughan; David ap John ap Thomas for demesne land by the Water of Olghau; Agnes Alen; Henry ap Llewellyn for Ladymead meadow. Total £2.11.3. [1829] 

 D1583/306/1-5 Papers re Perambulation of Ewyas Lacy Manor, co. Hereford 1867-1884 

 D1583/306/1-2 (Copy) Minutes of Proceedings of Perambulation of Ewyas Lacy manor boundary, co. Heref., on 17, 18 and 19 July, 1884 (2 copies) With notice of perambulation and list of those present, with ages. 1884 

 D1583/306/3 Correspondence re above (1 bundle) May 1884-Jun 1884 

 D1583/306/4  Printed Notice re Perambulation of manor of Ewyas Lacy on 3 Oct. 1867. 19 Sep 1867 

 D1583/306/5  Letter re perambulation 7 Jul 1870 

 D1583/37/1 Correspondence 1898-1899 

 D1583/37/1  Correspondence between the Marquis of Abergavenny's solicitors, Messrs. Gabb and Walford and Messrs. Drake and Lee, re the manor of Ewyas Lacey, co. Hereford and the renewal of copyholds for lives therein. Includes notices from the Board of Agriculture. Jan 1898-Apr 1899  

Par. Michaelchurch Escley 1837-1898 

 D1583/182/5  Power of Attorney. Thomas Powell of Hardwicke, par. Clifford, co. Hereford, esq., appoints Nathaniel Cobb of par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, farmer, his attorney, to appear for him at courts baron of Ewyas Lacy manor and to take admittance of all those pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Old Mill Ground, with all buildings and appurtenances, par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, to the use of Thomas Powell aforesaid. For the lives of William Harris Jones, of par. Michaelchurch Escley, yeoman, aged 24 years, Septimus Harris Jones of the same place, yeoman, aged 16 years and Thomas Harris Jones of the same place, aged 9. Rent (unspecified) and suit of court, etc. 25 Nov 1837 

 D1583/37/3  Grant of Copyhold Lands. Parties: 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (via George Evan Macbean of Frant, co. Sussex, esq., steward of Ewyas Lacy Manor). 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Gilbertstone, Longtown, co. Hereford, estate agent. Consideration £54. 9 pieces of arable meadow, pasture and woodland of 21a.3r.32p., in par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, and with Ewyas Lacy manor, which lands formed part of a grant to Thomas Powell of Hardwicke, par. Clifford, co. Hereford, esq., for 3 lives (all now deceased) dated 27 Nov. 1837. For the lives of (1), Montague Harris and Charles Long. Rent £0.3.0. p.a., with a heriot (unspecified) and with suit of court. With a schedule and plan. 1898 

Par. Clodock 1758-1898 

 D1583/182/1 Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; steward John Gilbert. Lord Abergavenny grants to James Jenkins of par. Clodock, co. Hereford, bachelor, 4 (Welsh) acres of customary land with appurtenances, near the Blackhill, par. Clodock and manor of Ewyas Lacy, heretofore the copyhold land of Lewis Jenkins and now in the tenure of John Jenkins, father of the said James and recently deceased. For the lives of the said James Jenkins, aged about 26 and Catherine, daughter of Benedict Gilbert of par. Clodock, aged about 9 months. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £1.10.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Entry fine £12.10.0. 6 Apr 1758 

 D1583/182/2  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; steward John Gilbert, gent. Recites grant of copyhold tenure of 18 Jan. 1759, to William Perkins and Elizabeth, his wife, of a dwelling-house and 11½ (Welsh) acres of customary land in par. Clodock and manor of Ewyas Lacy for the lives of Susannah Perkins, wid., the said William Perkins, then aged about 43 and Martha Morgan, then aged about 2, daughter of John Morgan, then of the Comb, par. of Doore, co. Hereford, yeoman, at a yearly rent of £0.2.10½ and with a heriot of the second-best beast and with suit of court; surrender of the said premises by the said William and Elizabeth in writing dated 5 Dec. 1776 for a regranting to John Morgan and Richard Morgan of par. Doore, co. Hereford, yeomen, for the natural lives of the said William Perkins and the said Martha Morgan and for the rent and services aforesaid. The regranted accordingly carried out for a heriot of £2.0.0. 24 Apr 1777 

 D1583/182/3  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; Lewis Osborne, gent., deputy steward to Robert Morgan Kinsey, esq., chief steward. John Gwillim, customary tenant, by his attorney Thomas Penry, surrenders 5 parcels of land called Cai deved, of 17 acres, in the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, manor of Ewyas Lacy (boundaries given); those parcels of land called Caie Gavion or Bakers lands, of 17½ acres, in the township of Newton, par. Clodock, manor of Ewyas Lacy; leased to the use of David Morgan of par. Backton, co. Hereford, gent., for the lives of the said John Gwillim and Elizabeth Gwillim and Jane Gwillim, sisters of the said John. Seisin granted to David Morgan for the above term, at a rent of £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with due services, £0.5.0. heriot paid. 7 May 1798 

 D1583/182/4  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; Baker Gabb the younger, gent., deputy steward to Lewis Osborne, gent., chief steward. William Jones of par. Walterstone, co. Hereford, farmer, customary tenant, in consideration of £60 paid to him by John Gwillim of the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, labourer, surrenders a cottage, garden and 2 (Welsh) acres of land with appurtenances on Lower Mescoed in Ewyas Lacy manor that the said premises might be re-granted to the said John Gwillim for the life of the said William Jones. 22 Apr 1813 

 D1583/182/8  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Longtown Castle, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, homagers. Recital: see 182/6. To the court came Hannah Williams, asking to be admitted tenant to her one-third share in a property in Newton township (see 182.6) and being granted seisin, for the lives of John Williams and John Jones, at the accustomed rent and services. Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife surrendered the one-third part that it might be regranted to David Prosser of Newton, yeoman, upon trust for such person(s) as Richard and Hannah Williams might appoint; David Prosser being granted seisin for the said lives, rendering £0.1.8. p.a. rent, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. 27 Nov 1837 

 D1583/182/6  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Castle of Longtown, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, Homagers. Recites session of special customary court on 15 Sept. 1823 wherein (a) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny granted to (b) Henry Morgan of township of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, gent., a messuage, stable, beasthouse, barn, outbuildings and 15 pieces of arable, meadow and pasture land, of 49a.2r.14p., in township of Newton and the manor of Ewyas Lacy (boundaries given), for the lives of (b), John Williams, aged about 8, the son of William Williams of township of Newton, farmer, by Ann, his wife and John Jones, aged about 6, the son of Samuel Jones of par. Bacton, farmer, by Sarah, his wife. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. Recites also the death of (b) on 3 Sept. 1834, a bachelor and intestate, whereon the above premises descended to his brother Thomas Morgan, late of township of Newton as customary heir, who duly took possession; the said Thomas dying 18 May, 1836, a bachelor and intestate, leaving 3 sisters, viz. Mary Prosser, wife of David Prosser of township of Llanveynoe, par. Clodock, yeoman, Hannah, wife of Richard Williams of township of Newton, yeoman and Elizabeth, wife of Edward Lewis Lillwall of par. Much Dewchurch, co. Hereford, farmer, they being co-heiresses of the said Henry and Thomas Morgan for the lives of the said John Williams and John Jones. To the court came Mary Prosser, asking to be admitted tenant to one-third of the above property and being granted seisin for the lives of the said John Williams and John Jones and for the rents, heriots and services due, whereupon the said David Prosser and Mary, his wife, did surrender the said premises that (a) might grant the premises to the said Richard Williams for the natural lives of the said John Williams and John Jones, upon trust for such persons as appointed by David Prosser and Mary, His wife, paying the profits to the said Mary Prosser; upon the death of the first of the said David Prosser and Mary, his wife, the premises to be held in trust for the survivor; upon the death of the second of them, the premises to be held in trust on the direction of the said Mary Prosser. Richard Williams being granted seisin of the one-third part for the lives above-mentioned, at a rent of £0.1.8., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. 27 Nov 1837 

 D1583/182/7  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Longtown Castle, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, homagers. Recital: see 182/6. Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife have agreed with David Prosser to sell to him their one-third share of the property in 182/6 at the price of £120. To the court came David Prosser and Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife. The latter surrendered their one-third share, David Prosser being granted seisin, to hold for the lives of John Williams and John Jones at the accustomed rents and services. 1 Sep 1838 

 D1583/37/2  Grant of copyhold lands 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (via George Evan Macbean of Frant, co. Sussex, esq., steward of Ewyas Lacy Manor). 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Gilbertstone, Longtown, co. Hereford, estate agent. Consideration £27 All those lands called Riswalls alias Rees Wall with appurtenances, of 6 acres and 6 perches, at Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, and within the above manor, which lands formed part of a grant to William Watkins of par. Brinsop, co. Hereford, gent., for 3 lives (all now deceased) dated 19 Sept., 1800, the lands then being occupied by James Maybrey. For lives of (2), aged 31, Montague William James Harris, aged 24 and Charles Gilbert Long, aged about 6. Rent £0.1.0.p.a., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. With schedule and plan. [1898] 

 D1583/37/4  Grant of Copyhold Lands Parties: as in 37/2 Consideration £22.10.0. Arable, meadow and pasture lands of 20a.3r.34p., at Newton, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy, which lands formed a part of a grant to John Gwillim of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, farmer, for 3 lives (all now deceased), dated 27 July, 1832. For the lives of (1), Montague Harris and Charles Long. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with a heriot of £0.5.0. and with suit of court. With a schedule and plan. [1898] 

 D1583/184  Ewyas Lacy Court Roll Book With note re appointment by William, Marquess of Abergavenny of George Evan Macbean of Tunbridge Wells, co. Sussex, esq., as steward of the manors of Abergavenny, Ewyas Lacy and Inkberrow, 13 June, 1898. The sole entry in this volume is the following: Recites that on 13 Aug., 1854, Lord Abergavenny granted to Septimus Booker a barn, buildings and 26 acres of land in the township of Craswall, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, and manor of Ewyas Lacy, forming part of the 'Whiteoak' estate and now in the occupation of Joseph Beavan, the same premises being granted on 11 Sept., 1840 to Henry John Chambers, to hold unto Septimus Booker for the lives of Mary Trusted, Catherine Trusted and Anna Mary Trusted, for a rent of £0.2.3., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and 1 capon on St. Thomas the Apostle's day and with suit of court. Septimus Booker's will (details given) being made 18 Dec., 1884, he died 1 Jan., 1885. His son, John Lee Booker, was admitted tenant in his place, 29 June, 1898. No Date 

Acts of Parliament 1836-1880 

 D1583/365 (Copy) (made June, 1846) Act of Parliament of 2nd and 3rd., Philip and Mary, 21 Oct. 1555. For restoring the heirs of Sir Edwarde Nevyle, kt., to the remainder of the barony of Burgavenye. Recites attainting of Sir Edwarde Nevile, Kt., on 4 Oct. 1538 and his execution for high treason and decision by Parliament in April-June, 1539 to forfeit his estates; suit by Edwarde Nevyle, esq., in the Parliament of Jan.-May, 1543 for restoration of titles and lands as heir of his father Sir Edward Nevyle, which was accordingly granted by statute. Edward Nevyle petitions for ratification of every article of the above Act of Restitution; that, for lack of heirs male of the Rt. Hon. Henrye Nevile, Kt., now Lord Abergavenny, Edwarde Nevile, esq., may hold such rights, titles and lands which by the will of the Rt. Hon. George Nevile, Kt., late Lord Abergavenye, dec'd., were given to the said George and the said Sir Edwarde; that if Edwarde Nevile, esq., die without heirs male, his rights and titles, etc., to remain unto Henry Nevile, Kt., brother of Edward Nevile, and if he die, then to George Nevile, brother of Edwarde Nevile and Henry Nevile, Kt.; if he die, then to the heirs of George, late Lord of Abergavenny; if they die, to the heirs of the body of Sir Thomas Nevyle, Kt.; if they die, then the rights and titles to revert to the Crown. Recites also Edward VI's remise to Henry, now Lord of Abergavenny of rights and titles to diverse manors, etc., worth £100 p.a., by letters patent of 16 April, 1552. It is enacted that Henry, Lord of Abergavenny may sell the said manors, etc.; may devise by will to his daughters the sum of £1,000 each, levied from the above lands, so that the same be no part of the jointure of Lady Frances, wife of the said Lord of Aburgavenny, nor in dower to any subsequent wife of the said Lord. It is also enacted that if the said Lord be captured while in royal service, the said property may be charged with a ransom fee, saving to the said Lady Frances such lands and titles, etc., as she have right to. [1846] 

 D1583/351/1  Printed copy of an Act enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of parts of his estates. 6 & 7 William IV, c. 18. 4 Jul 1836 

 D1583/352/1  6 & 7 William IV, c. 18. Printed copy of an Act enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of parts of his estates. (Smaller format, with Latin heading.) 4 Jul 1836 

 D1583/353/1 Printed copy of an Act for enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of entailed mines, minerals, lands and hereditaments, co. Mon. 18 & 19 Vict., c.9. 30 Jul 1855 

 D1583/354/1  Printed copy of an Act for enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of entailed mines, minerals, lands and hereditaments, co. Mon. 18 & 19 Vict., c.9. (Smaller format, Latin heading.) 30 Jul 1855 

 D1583/355  Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 27 & 28 Vict., c.9. For conferring powers of jointuring and charging portions out of and upon Lord Abergavenny's estates and hereditaments. 29 Jul 1864 

 D1583/356 Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 27 & 28 Vict., c.9. For conferring powers of jointuring and charging portions out of and upon Lord Abergavenny's estates and hereditaments. (Smaller format and Latin heading.) 4 Jul 1864 

 D1583/357  Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 34 & 35 Vict., c.4. For extending and varying the provisions re leases and sales contained in the Acts relating to the Settled Estates. 14 Aug 1871 

 D1583/339/1 Printed Copy of the Marquess of Abergavenny's Estate Act, 1880 Aug. 12. (43 & 44 Vict., c.4). Recites title of Neville family, granting of Nantyglo mining leases, etc. With 3 detailed schedules 1880 

 D1583/21 Abstract of Title of the Rt. Hon. Earl of Abergavenny to his Estates in Cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Cites Act of 1556 (which recites earlier statutes) for restitution of the heirs male of Sir Edward Nevill, Knight, and Act of 1864 for conferring various powers of jointure, etc., on the lands in which Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny is tenant in tail male. With 2 schedules (10 pages) No Date 

Miscellaneous Legal Papers 1900-1908 [and Undated] 

 D1583/220/1-2 Opinion of Counsel on power to recover Chief and Reserved Rents (2 copies). (Originally with Terrier, 203) By C. Jorner of the Temple. 26 Jul 1900 

 D1583/183 Book of Proceedings re bill promoted by Monmouthshire County Council (settled Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G.): House of Lords. With details of the bill, petitions against, proceedings before committee, amendments by promoters, decision of committee. Session 1908 

 D1583/186 Volume of Engrossed Decrees made in Chancery re Estates of Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. Manuscript volume (93 pages) of decrees c. 1699. No Date 

Miscellaneous 1925-1927 [and Undated] 

 D1583/284/12  Newspaper cutting re unemployment in the South Wales coalfields. Mar 1925 

 D1583/88/3  Newspaper cutting (1/9/1927) - from 'Daily Sketch', re transatlantic flight by Princess Lowenstein. No Date 

 D1583/89/3  Newspaper cutting re 'Lloyd George Pennies' No Date