Dated Oct 10th 1689 LEASE FOR A YEAR 1689 between Francis Parrett of Castle Throp lacemaker and Frances of the one part and Thomas Salmon of Castle Throp aforesaid labourer of the other part. That they the said Francis Parrett and Frances his wife For and in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings paid by the said Thomas Salmon att or before then sealing and delivering of those .all that cottage or tenement in Castle Throp now in the occupation of Thomas Salmon with a barn orchard and close and commons for 6 sheep 2 cows and 2 bullocks to the said cottage and tenement belonging to hold from the day before the date hereof for dwelling and until the full and term of one whole year from the rent or sum of 1p at the feast of St Michaell The said Thomas Salmon may be in the actual possession

Nos. 23 & 24 on the bottom of the map

7th January 1719 Thomas Salmon and Jane his wife to Robert Shreive of Castlethorpe aforesaid and Mary his wife our daughter all that messuage cottage or tenement situate standing and being in Castlethorpe and now in their possession. With all yards gardens orchard cart sheds buildings wayes within seven years last past before the date hereof. And is adjoining to the now dwelling house of us the said Thomas Salmon and Jane his wife.

Indenture
3rd February In the eighth year of the reigne of Lady Ann [1710]
John Jarvis of the Wilshamstead in the county of Bedford Yeoman & Ann his wife of the first part and Thomas Salmon yeoman John Jarvis paid £20. To Thomas Salmon unto Thomas Salmon in his actual possession All that Cottage situate and being in Greenend Hanslope late in the tenure of William Smith mason

2 September 1719
An extract from the Will of Thomas Salmon Yeoman
I give and devise unto my loving Grandson John Ambledine of Castlethrup in the County aforesaid all that house or Tenement I now Dwell in Situate and Standing and being in Castlethrup aforesaid together with all Yarns Stables outhouses Yards and Backsides Commons profits and Commodities whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wayes appertaining To have and to hold the said house premises to him the said John Ambledine and his heirs forever Item I give and devise to my Loving Grandson John Ambledine all that my house or tenement now in the Tenure or Occupation of my son in Law Robert Shreeve Situate Standing and being in Castlethrup aforesaid Together with all Yards Barns Stables backsides outhouses and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or anywayes appertaining To have and to hold the same to my said Grandson his heirs and Assigns for ever
Item I Give unto my Grandaughter Mary Ambledine the sume of Ten pounds of Lawfull money of Great Brittain to be paid to her by my Executor at ye Expiration of one year after my Decease

Feoffement John Watts and Alice his wife to John Bull
Feb 1763 12th day
John Watts and Alice his wife of Newton Longville to John Bull of Castlethorpe Victualler of the second part and Thomas Niccolls of Castlethrupp Yeoman of the third part. £50 for the purchase of the cottage yard Orchard Commons now in the occupation of Wm Niccolls Gardiner and adjoins to a tenement in the possession of Wm Harris and purchased by John Newman the right title interest use trust benefitt properly John Watts and Alice his wife all which premises hereby granted were purchased by Thomas Watts deceased father of the said John Watts

In the 3rd year of George 3rd [1763] Between Thomas Niccols and John Watts and Alice his wife for 4 cottages 4 curtilages 4 gardens and commons of pasture in Castlethrupp £60 sterling

3 March 1769
Mary Hambledine and others to John Holman release of a cottage in Castle Thrupp.

Mary Hambledine of Marston in the county of Bedford and John Hambledine of Marston in the county of Bedford labourer son and heir of John Hambledine late of Castle Thrupp Yeoman deceased and Elizabeth his wife of the second part and John Holman of Haversham miller of the other part. All that cottage or tenement situate and being in Castle Thrupp now in the occupation of Thomas Niccolls lease for 5 shillings a year.

Lease for a Year
2nd March 1769
Mary Hambledine and others to John Holman All the Cottage being in the occupation of Thomas Niccolls for the sum of five shillings

Release of a Cottage in Castle Thrupp
3rd March 1769
Mary Hambledine and others to John Holman
Between Mary Hambledine of Marston in the County of Bedford widow of the first part John Hambledine of Marston aforesaid Marston Labourer son & heir of John Hambledine late of Castle Thrupp yeoman deceased and Elizabeth his wife of the second part and John Holman of Haversham Miller of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Mary Hambledine John Hambledine and Elizabeth his wife in consideration of £50 paid by the said John Holman. All that Cottage or Tenement in Castle Thrupp in the occupation of John Niccolls.

Lease for a year
15th Dec 1773 John Holman and Mary his wife to Mr Wm Elliott
Between John Holman of Haversham Miller and Mary his wife of the one part and William Elliott of the same place Blacksmith of the other part. John Holman and Mary his wife in consideration of five shillings paid to William Elliott for all that Cottage or Tenement in Castle Thrupp in the occupation of William Newberry.

Release of a Cottage in Castle Thrupp
16th Dec 1773
John Holman and Mary his wife to Mr. William Elliott
John Holman of Haversham Miller and Mary his wife to Wm Elliott of the same place Blacksmith sum of £62 all that cottage situate in Castlethrup now in the occupation of Wm Newberry bought by John Holman from Mary Hambledine and John Hambledine and Elizabeth his wife third day of March 1769. Leased for a year

23 Jan 1781 Wm Elliott to Elizabeth Brown mortgage of premises in Castle Thrupp for £30 at 5% for the cottage in Castle Thrupp in the occupation of William Newberry and now them late of the said William Elliott

Lease for a Year
30th May 1781
Mr. John Bull to Mr. Thomas and John Niccolls
Between John Bull of Castle Thrupp Victualler of the one part and Thomas Niccolls, of the same place Yeoman and John Niccolls of Hanslope Yeoman of the other part. For the consideration of five shillings. All that Cottage Yard Orchard and premises situate in Castle Thrupp aforesaid formally in the occupation of William Niccolls Gardener but now of the said John Bull or his assigns and adjoining to a tenement formally in the occupation of William Harris and purchased by John Newman. All which said cottage Commons and Hereditaments and premises were Bought and purchased by Thomas Watts deceased Father of John Watts of Newton Longville.

31 May 1781 John Bull to Thomas and John Niccolls (trust for Swannell) in pencil
Release of a cottage in Castlethrupp in trust for Mr Swannell and daughter.

31 May 1781 see above
Between John Bull of Castelthrupp victualler of the first part Wm Swannell of the same place Butcher and Mary his wife of the second part and Thomas Niccolls of the same place Yeoman and John Niccolls of Hanslope Yeoman In consideration of £100 to him the said John Bull in hand well and truly paid by the said William Swannell and Mary his wife. Doth Grant Bargain and Sell Release and Confirm unto the said Thomas Niccolls and John Niccolls (In their actual possession and adjoining to a Tenement formally in the possession of William Harris and purchased by John Newman. To have and to hold the said cottage unto the said Thomas Niccolls and John Niccolls to the use of the said Mary Swannell (wife of the said Wm Swannell) for and during the term of her natural life and from and after her decease to the use and behalf of Mary Johnson (daughter of the said Mary Swannell by Thomas Johnson her former husband deceased )

Release of a Cottage in Castle Thrup
June 10th 1787
Mr. William Elliott to Mr. John Drayton & another
William Elliott formerly of Haversham & now of Castle Thrupp in the County of Bucks Blacksmith and Pricilla his wife of the first part John Drayton of the Town of Northampton Merchant of the second part Elizabeth Brown of the Town of Northampton aforesaid spinster of the third part Richard Baker of the Town of Northampton woolstapler of the fourth part and Cardwell Wills of the said Town of Northampton yeoman of the fifth part.
William Elliott in consideration of £30 did Grant Bargain Sell and demise unto the said Elizabeth Brown. All the cottage being in Castle Thrupp in the occupation of William Newberry and now or late of the said William Elliott

Lease for a year
June 15 1787
Mr. William Elliott to John Drayton
Between Wm Elliott formerly of Haversham in the county of Bucks and now of Castle Thrupp and Priscilla his wife of the one part and John Drayton of Northampton merchant and Richard Baker of the said town of Northampton woolstapler of the other part for the sum of 5 shillings. A cottage in the occupation of William Newberry and now or late of the said William Elliott.

Lease for a Year
June 15th 1787
Mr. William Elliott &
To Mr. John Drayton & another
Cottage or Tenement standing in Castle Thrup in the occupation of William Newberry. The rent of a pepper corn.

Mortgage of premises in Castle Thrup
Dec 12 1787
William Swannell to Robert Leason mortgage of premises in Castlethorpe between William Swannell of Castle Thrup Butcher and Mary his wife and Robert Leason of Harpole Yeoman All that upper part of the cottage and tenement situate standing and being in Castle Thrup from a joint in the wall to a post in the palemounded over cross in the yard on the east side of the said cottage or (tenement containing in breadth eight feet or thereabouts and also all that yard shop and barn on the west side of the cottage or tenement all which said premises late were in the tenure or occupation of Joseph Swannell now of Mary Swannell widow of the said Joseph Swannell.
To have and to hold the upper part of the cottage or tenement etc. Unto the said Robert Leason. Rent of one peppercorn on the Feast Day of St Michael the Archangel. In consideration of £100 to the said John Bull paid by the said William Swannell and Mary his wife and also in consideration of ten shillings to the said John Bull in hand paid by the said Thomas Niccolls and John Niccolls the said John Bull All that cottage etc. formerly in the occupation of William Gardener late of John Bull and now in the tenure of Benjamin Churchill and adjoining to a tenement formerly in the possession of William Harris and purchased by John Newman. To the use of the said Mary the wife of the said William Swannell for life and from and after her decease To the use of Mary Johnson (Daughter of the said Mary Swannell by Thomas Johnson her former husband deceased.
The said Mary Swannell
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Grammer and Benjamin Churchill. All that Cottage Yard etc. the said recited of the said Benjamin Churchill his assigns. Bought and purchased by Thomas Watts deceased Father of John Watts of Newton Longville bearing the date 20th & 21st days of April 1669 and were by him the said John Watts and Alice his wife sold and conveyed to the said John Bull by Indenture bearing the date on or about the 20th day of February 1763 for 1,000 years Yielding and paying yearly and every year during the term hereby granted unto John Swannell and Mary Swannell the rent of one pepper corn on the Feast Day of Saint Michael the Archangel (if demanded).

Release of a Cottage or Tenement and premises in Castlethorpe
6th July 1793
John Drayton and his trustee to Thomas Kitelee release of a cottage and tenement and premises in Castlethrupp between John Drayton merchant and Richard Baker of Northampton and Thomas Kitelee of Castlethrupp Gentleman the sum of £60 cottage in the occupation of Wm Newberry and now or later of Wm Elliott

Feoffment of a Cottage and premises in Castlethorpe
Dated 2nd February 1797
Between William Foster and Thomas Kitelee inconsideration of £50 doth sell all the Cottage situate standing and being in Castlethorpe in the occupation of William Newbury but now of William Elliott or his under tenants.

Feoffment of a Cottage or Tenement in Castle Throp Bucks
Dated 24th March 1798
Mr. William Shrieve to Mr. William Foster.
William Shrieve to Wm Foster between Wm Shrieve sometime since of Newport Pagnell and now of Aspley Guise shepherd (son and heir of Wm Shreive formerly of Cosgrove Yeoman deceased, who was the son and heir of Wm Shreive heretofore of Newton Longueville Yeoman also deceased; which said last named Wm Shreive was brother and heir of Robert Shreive long time since of Castle Throp Yeoman likewise deceased and which said Robert Shreive survived Mary his wife leaving by her issue a daughter who is since also deceased without issue living) of the one part And Wm Foster of Castle Thorp labourer of the other part. In consideration £6 6shillings to Wm. Shreive. The said messuage and tenement was formerly erected and built but which hath long since fallen or been taken down formerly in the occupation of the said Robert Shreive and Mary his wife. But since of Philip Osborne which was on 7th January 1719 granted by one Thomas Salmon and Jane his wife unto the said Robert Shreive and Mary his wife for their natural life. On 26 March 1798 possession was taken by Wm Compton (as attorney for Wm Shreive) witnessed by mark of Wm Nickels signed Wm Newbery.

Release of two cottages or tenements situate at Castlethorpe
29th Sept 1809
Mr William Foster to Mr. Thomas Kitelee
Between William Foster of Hanslope Farmer of the one part and Thomas Kitelee of Castlethorpe Gentleman of the other part. In consideration of £110. That cottage formally in the occupation of William Newberry afterwards of William Elliott and now in the occupation of William Gregory or his under tenants were purchased by William Foster of and from the said Thomas Kitelee. And also all that other Messuage or Cottage formally in the occupation of Robert Shrieve afterwards of Philip Osborne and now in the Tenure or occupation of Thomas Gostelow

TNA PROB 11/1568
Extract from the Will of Thomas Kitelee 1815
This is the last Will and Testament of me Thomas Kitelee of Castle Thorpe in the County of Bucks Gent which I make in manner following that is to say I give and devise unto my Son Richard Kitelee all and every my Messuages Cottages Closes Lands Tenements Heredits and Real Estate situate and being at Castle Thorpe aforesaid and at Hanslopp in the said County of Bucks with their and every of their Appurts To hold the value unto my said Son Richard Kitelee his heirs and Assigns for ever Subject Nevertheless to be charged and chargeable with the Payment of one Annuity or money Rent charge of one hundred and fifty pounds unto my daughter Jane the wife of Robert Scott for and during the term of her natural life by even and equal half yearly payments at Lady Day and Michaelmas and the first payment thereof to begin and be made on such of the said days as shall first and next happen after my decease and which said Annuity or yearly sum of one hundred and fifty pounds I devise shall be paid and payable unto the proper hands of my said daughter above separate and altogether apart from the said Robert Scott or any other Husband or Husbands she may hereafter happen to Marry

Lease for a year
3rd November 1836
Mrs. Jane Scott to Mr. John Rainbow
Between Jane Scott of Castlethorpe Widow and John Rainbow of the same Labourer All that cottage in formally in the occupation of William Newbury afterwards William Elliott since William Gregory or his under tenants and now of John Rainbow with a barn yard thereof which is now standing and still remaining situate and being in Castlethorpe aforesaid together with the ground and wall whereas certain other part of the said messuage or tenement was formally erected and built but which hath long since fallen or been taken Lower and which said last mentioned messuage or cottage was formerly in the tenure or occupation of Robert Shrieve afterwards of Philip Osborne since Thomas Gostelow Junior or his under tenants and now Richard Denny.

Release and Conveyance of two Cottages or Tenement and hereditaments at Castlethorpe
4th November 1836
Mrs. Jane Scott to Mr. John Rainbow
Nov 4th 1836 Mrs Jane Scott Castlethorpe widow and John Rainbow labourer Castlethorpe release and conveyance of two cottages at Castlethorpe all that cottage or tenement situate standing and being in Castlethorpe formerly in the occupation of Wm Newbury afterwards of William Elliott since of William Gregory or his under tenants and now of John Rainbow. Together with the ground messuage was formerly erected and built but which hath long since fallen and been taken down which said last mentioned messuage or cottage was formerly in a tenure or the occupation of Robert Shreive afterwards of Philip Osborne labourer since of Shoude Thomas Gostellow Jnr or his under tenants now of Richard Denny

3rd May 1837
Mortgage by demised for 1000 years of Two cottages or tenements and hereditament at Castlethorpe for securing £100 and interest
Mr. John Rainbow to Mr. Samuel Brett
Between John Rainbow of Hanslope Farmer and Samuel Brett of Ashton Northants Baker

22nd August 1838
Lease for a year
Mr. John Rainbow to Mr. John Rooker Rainbow
Between John Rainbow late of Castlethorpe but now of Hanslope Farmer of the one part and John Rooker Rainbow of Castlethorpe aforesaid carpenter of the other part Witness that in consideration of five shillings to the said John Rainbow paid by the said John Rooker Rainbow. All that messuage cottage or tenement situate and standing in Castlethorpe a foresaid formerly in the occupation of William Newbury afterwards William Elliott since William Gregory or his under tenants late of the said John Rainbow and now of Thomas Harris with a barn yard gardens & orchard thereunto adjoining and belonging also all the new erected messuage or tenement situate standing and being together with the carpenters shop now in the progress of erection adjoining the said last mentioned message or tenement and also all that Cottage or tenement with the barn and grounds thereto adjoining and belonging situate and being in Castlethorpe aforesaid formerly in the tenure or occupation of Robert Shrieve afterwards of Philip Osborne since of Thomas Gostelow Junior or his undertenants and now of Richard Denny Together with all and etc.

23rd August 1838
Conveyance of Messuage or tenement situate at Castlethorpe
Mr John Rainbow to Mr. John Rooker Rainbow

[In 1840, the year that Rowland Hill introduced the postage stamp, a licence was granted for the sale of stamps in the village. Four years later on January 16, 1844, Mr. John Rooker Rainbow became Castlethorpe’s first postmaster.
The post office was in a small cottage in The Gardens yard and it remained here for some time. Unfortunately Mr. Rainbow died shortly after taking office and by November his widow Mrs. Rebecca Rainbow, had been appointed in his stead.
After a time she moved to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Rainbow, at Post Office near the School.
At her death the postmastership was transferred to Mr. Rainbow in name only, the work being carried on by his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughter, Elizabeth Jane.]

John Rooker Rainbow Licence to vend & deal in Stamps dated 19th February 1840 Image -The British Postal Museum & Archive

Elizabeth Stewart-Smith (copy from)
Conveyance 1964 (Extracts)

This Conveyance is made the twenty eight day of July One Thousand and Sixty-Four Between Elizabeth Gobbey of Castlethorpe in the County of Buckingham the wife of Joseph Edwin Gobbey (hereinafter called "the Vendor")

1. ALL THAT freehold cottage with the yard garden and appurtenances thereto belonging situate at Castlethorpe in the said County of Buckingham formerly used as the Sub Post Office and now known as 16 North Street Castlethorpe aforesaid All which said property comprised part of premises once called or known by the name of The King's Arms but subseqeuently converted into a private dwellinghouse and included in a Conveyance dated the Sixth day of May One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Nine and made between William Nicholls Bull and Joseph Thomas Bull of the one part and William George Rainbow of the other part