NORTH CRAWLEY COURT ROLLS

These Documents described were given to the North Crawley Historical Society and Shaun Higgins asked for my help in identifying and transcribing them. They are important Manor Court Rolls which in my opinion should be placed on loan in the Buckinghamshire County Record Office where they will be stored in ideal environmental conditions. These documents have no real display value as very few people would be able to read them and handling is detrimental. The fact that they have survived so far is due to their being stored over the years in a Solicitors Office.

Dennis Mynard, December 2017.

INTRODUCTION

The documents are Court Rolls which are the record of the proceedings of Manorial Courts and are useful in that they record the names of parishioners and details of property held.

By the time of Domesday Survey 1086 the Manorial system was established throughout most of the country. Manors were held by a landlord, as a tenant of the Crown, or of a Lord who held the land directly from the Crown.

The Manor an economic unit consisted of the Demesne which was the land the Lord retained for his own use the remainder of the land was tenanted or used as Common Land or Waste.

The main types of tenant were Villeins who occupied their lands on condition of rendering services to the Lord and Freemen who paid a rent to the Lord.

At Manorial Courts the keeping of Law and Order in the Manor was decided. The Title of the various lands held by the tenants was recorded and written on the Manor Court Rolls, of which the Lord held a copy - hence the name Copyhold. The name Rolls relating to the fact that these early documents were generally rolled up for storage.

All conveyances of Copyhold land had to pass through the Court, the Lords financial interests being preserved by the payment of an entry fine on new tenants. In addition a person inheriting land would have to give the Lord the deceased’s best beast or a cash payment before he could hold it.

There were two types of Court the Court Baron and the Court Leet, in practice the functions of these Courts were not always kept distinct.


THE COURT BARON

The Lord of the Manor usually held a Court Baron for his local tenants every three weeks. The business being to state the customs of the Manor relating to land tenure or use, and to ensure payment of all dues and performance of services owed by tenants to the Lord.

The Court Baron enforced a system of local government with jurisdiction over disputes between individuals and personal actions by tenants, such as recovery of small debts and complaints of trespass. At the Court local officers were appointed including the Reeve or Bailiff who collected the Lord's dues and the Hayward who was responsible for the repair of fences and enclosures to stop cattle straying.

THE COURT LEET AND THE VIEW OF FRANKPLEDGE

The Court Leet was usually held by the Lord every six months; the records of this Court were often called the View of Frankpledge. At this Court criminal jurisdiction was granted to a trusted Lord by the Crown. Some local officers, including the Constable, were appointed at this Court.  

At the View of Frankpledge tenants of a Manor were held responsible for the actions of others within a grouping of ten households. They were therefore responsible to see that other tenants and inhabitants who were charged with a crime appeared in the Court to answer the charge.

The Manor Court was normally held at a place prescribed by custom, for example the Hall of the Lord's house or even in the Open Air at some local site. Sometimes the Lord of a small manor presided but more often, and especially for larger manors, this function was performed by the Lord's Steward or a deputy.

Free tenants were required to attend Court Baron whilst in other Courts the obligation was only for a few attendances a year. However, the Villeins by reason of their status were obliged to attend and those who failed to attend at three consecutive courts, or did not provide an excuse were fined.

In a large Manor or group of Manors the Steward summoned the Court by message to the local Bailiffs, who fixed a notice to the church door or had it read out in church.

The Court was opened and closed with a Formal proclamation, jurors answered to their names, which are sometimes recorded in the Roll, and swore, usually four at a time, to make a true presentment. The names of absentees and of offenders were recorded, then the Court noted any surrenders, transfers, or other transactions involving land in which the Lord was financially concerned.

New tenants were formally admitted on payment of the customary fees or fines, with due performance of the usual manorial ceremonies, they then swore an oath of fealty (obligation of faithfulness) to the Lord.

Records of the Manor Courts became fuller and more formal by the later medieval period existing as drafts or fair copies. Up to 1733, with the exception of the period of the Commonwealth, they were written in Latin, but the actual Court proceedings were conducted in English. Presumably the scribe made a hasty record in Latin, hence the need for the use of abbreviations and common form phrases.

THE TRANSCRIPTS

I have transcribed the Rolls as far as possible but my knowledge of Latin is limited also the handwriting and the abbreviations used make it more difficult. For those recorded in Latin I have only typed the lists of the people attending.

Apart from a Deed of 1598 the earliest ones had been numbered many years ago with a number in a circle. From an original sequence of 1 -29, which ranged from 1610 to 1703, the following are missing 1-4, 27 and 28. The ones present are all Court Rolls and Views of Frankpledge.

In my transcripts I refer to the deeds by their original numbers. I have numbered the later ones and added a prefix NC for North Crawley.  The later deeds from NC28 are mostly in English and I have transcribed several completely. I do not have the time or the eyesight to do the rest but have numbered them, typed and identified their Title and date etc.

These documents are not very photogenic but Shaun has taken a few photographs and intends to continue the transcribing.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Pa = Per Annum,

d = Penny so 3d = 3 pence,

s = Shilling so 3s or 3/- = 3 shillings.

3/6d is 3 shillings and six pence

INTERPRETATION OF OLD NAMES:

A CROFT sometimes called a TOFT is a plot of land that held a house and garden.
MESSUAGE A House, its outbuildings and yard
PIGHTLE A small piece of land
SELION A cultivated strip in an open field
CUM means with

COURT ROLLS

NC5

Title: Broughton cum members xiiii Reg James 1610   

A View of Frankpledge held 30th October 1610 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton.

For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes. parcel of Honor of Glocester

FINED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

Thomas Peddler, Antonius Tyringham Robert Bennet, (these three seem to pay a fine of 4d) Thomas Stiles, John Warwick,, Henry Morton Gent, Robert Marsline, Walterus Mabley, John Field, Wills Kilpin, Neals Purrier, Richard Pearson, Stephanus Marshall, Wills Page, and Thomas Wearst.    

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

Thomas Kent, Hugo Smith, John Waldorke,  John Warke, Anth Bettle, Henry Perry, Richard Gilbert, and George Wood.

FROM WOLSTON

Robert Dudley, John Chevall, Wills Dudley, Ric Bludd, John Chadd, John Nicholls, John ?

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

 ? Nash, Richard Kinge, Ric Fields, Wills Sibthorpe, Wills Ffoskett, Robert Harry, Richard Knight, Wills Leeche, Josephine Hutton and Antonio Coleman.  


NC6  Illustration 1

On Cover Broughton North Crawley Woolston Mag and Milton Keynes. Ao 15th James R 1617

A View of Frankpledge held 1617 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Glocester

FINED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

John Styles, John Walerirke, Georgius Reade, Hugo Smythe of John Hartwell excuse in Broughton, Robertus Bennett, (These 6 all seem to pay a fine of 4d), Thomas Pearce, John Glover, Willims Killpen, and Edwards Nash excused in Crawley  pay 10d

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

Thomas Kent, John Walduck, Thomas Smith, John Parker, Robert Foxten?, Rich Gilbert, Daniel Tomes

FROM WOOLSTON

Robert Dudley, John Chevall, John Chadd, John Nicholls, Ricus Bludd

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

Josephine Hutton, Ric Knight, Walter Mabley,

Rob Marvyn, Ron Wearson, John Field, Willm Levy, Ric Warbridge, Jacobus (James) Hutton.


NC7

Title: Broughton North Crawley Woolston Milton 1 October: 16 Reg Jas 1618 

A View of Frankpledge held 1618 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Glocester

FINED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

Thomas Peddler 4d, John Stiles, gent, 4d, Roberts Bennett 4d,

Thomas Kent 1d, Thomas Smith 1d, Fran Parkes 1d, John Field 1d, John Ford, 1d, Wills Kilpin 1d, and John Kilpin 1d. Fined

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON CUM MILTON

Richard Smith, John Walduck, John Warkes, Walter Eastkyne, Roger Gilbert, John Walducke, Richard Poulter, George Reade, Nathaniel Homhes, & Perry,     

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY AND WOOLSTON

Wills Sibthorpe, Wills Foskett, Neale ?, Richard Knight, Walter Leary, John Chadd, Joseph Hutton, Anthonius Coleman, Robert Dudley, William Chevall?, John Chyvall, John Dudley, Ric Bludd, John Moulso.


NC8

Title: Broughton, North Crawley, and Milton Keynes and Woolston Magna. Anno Dom 1619

A View of Frankpledge 1619 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Glocester

EXCUSED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

FINED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

Thomas Pedder 4d and Thomas Giles gen, 4d, -----

John Parkes, Danniel Tomes, Thomas Perry and John Warwick, fined in Broughton and Ricus Knight, Robert Harvey, Anto Mabley, John Field, and John Glover fined in North Crawley, and Roger Markall?, cannot read the next few.

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

Thomas Kent, John Walducke, Walter Gaskyn, Franciscus Markes, Arthur Langford, Ric Gilbert, Ric Woulker, John Burgess, Arthur Langford,

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

John Moulso, Robert Nash, Thomas Cooke, Willis Sibthorpe, William Norstaff, William Kilpin, Neale Puryer, Richard Warbridge, Richard Pearson, William Leary,

FROM MILTON

Lorence French? George Smith,

FROM WOOLSTON

John Kilpin, William Dudley, John Chevall, John Dudley, John Chadd, John Nichols, John Moulsoe 


NC9

Title: Broughton Cum Membris ano Regin Regis Jacob 18 Anno Dom 1620

A View of Frankpledge held 5th October 1620 by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Glocester

EXCUSED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

FINED FOR NOT APPPEARING IN COURT

John Maxwell, John Walducke, of Broughton, John Marshe, John Dudley, of Milton 10d, John Nashe, Thomas Cooke, Wills Sibthorpe, Thos Rowton, Wills Pearson, Ric Knight, Wills Wage and Thomas Leverall of North Crawley with excuse

On next line I think it says Thomas Gilles Robert Peritt to pay here 8d

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

Hugo Smith, Thomas Kent, Walter Gaskyn, Francis Markes, Thomas Warren, William Giblet, John Walducke, Daniel Toomes, Robert Taylor, Reynold East, John Puryer, Thomas Smith

FROM WOOLSTON

Robert Dudley, Wills Dudley, John Chevall, John Dudley , Richard Budd, John Chad, John Nichols.

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

Richard Field, Wills Prescott, Wills Kilpin, Richard? Warbige, Robert Manson, John Vanst, Wills Leary, Anthony Coleman, John Hutton.       


NC10

Title: Broughton, Anno Jacobi 19 Anno Dom 1621

A View of Frankpledge held on 4th October 1619 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester

FINED FOR NOT APPEARING IN COURT

John Parkes, Ric Parslow, John Burgess, from Broughton, Ric Bludd and John Moulsoe of Milton, John Goodrich, Clev Roberts and Robert Parlin And John Pearson of North Crawley, Radulphus Smith of Milton

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON,
FROM NORTH CRAWLEY
John Walducke John Walducke Roger Partridge
Hugo Smithe Reginald East   John Foscott
Arthur Langford  Thomas Sharpe Wills Killpyne
Henry Pearson Robert Audley  Wills Page
Ric Gilbert   John Moulsoe Josephus Hutton
Note all above are bracketed with Jnr against them.

NC11

Title: Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes

Anno Jacobi 20 Anno Dm 1622

This is a View of Frankpledge held on 3rd October 1619 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester

WITH EXCUSE FOR NOT APPEARING IN COURT

Hugo Smyth, Thomas Kent, Renolds Gaye and John Burgess of Broughton, Wills Kilpin, John Moulsoe, of Milton, Ricus Smith, Thos Rowton, and Wills Page of North Crawley.

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

John Walduck, Arthur Langford, Thomas Smith, Richard Gilbert, John Hartwell, John Walrucke, Walter Gaskyne, Richard, Poulter, Thomas Sharpe, Henry Perrin

FROM WOOLSTON

Robert Dudley, John Dudley, Ricus Blonde, John Chad, and John Nicholls

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

Richard Partridge, Thomas Cooke, Wills Foskott, Richard Pearson, Richard Knight, Wills Leeche, Tho Gardner, Antonius Colman, John Hutton, Edward Barret and Hugo Smith  


NC12

Title: Broughton Anno Regis Jacobi 21 Anno Dm 1623-4

In lefthand column Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes parcel of the Honor Gloster

A View of Frankpledge held on 2nd October 1624 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester

FINED FOR NOT APPEARING IN COURT

Thomas Pedder and Robert Bennett

THE JURORS

FROM BROUGHTON

Hugo Smith, Thomas Kent, John Walduck, John Markes, Abrahmis Parkes?  Thomas Smith, Ricus Gilbert, John Wakirk, Ricus Walker, Reynolds East, Thomas Sharpe, Henri Perrin

FROM WOLSTON

John Dudley, Thomas Dudley, Richard Bludd, John Chadd, John Warholes, John Mason

FROM NORTH CRAWLEY

Walter Mapley, Ricus Field, Thomas Saxthorpe, John Froscott, Ricus Pearson, John Hutton, John ---, John Green Wood,


NC13

Title: Broughton Anno Regis Jacobi Anno Dm 1624

In lefthand column Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes parcel of the Honor Gloster

This is a View of Frankpledge held on 7th October 1624 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC14

Title: Broughton Anno Regis prima Caroli Anno 1625

In lefthand column Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes parcel of the Honor Gloster

This is a View of Frankpledge held on 7th October 1625 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC15

Title: Broughton Anno Regis secundus Caroli Anno Dm 1626

In lefthand column Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes parcel of the Honor Gloster

A View of Frankpledge held on 10th October 1626 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC16

Title: Broughton cum Membris Anno Trio Caroli Anno Dm 1627

In lefthand column Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Mag, and Milton Keynes parcel of the Honor Gloster

A View of Frankpledge held on 4th October 1627 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC17

Title: Court held near Broughton parcell of the Honor of Gloster  in Anno 1628

This is a View of Frankpledge held on 2nd October 1628 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC18

Title: Court held near Broughton in Anno 1629

This is a View of Frankpledge held on 8th October 1629 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC19

Title: Court held near Broughton in Anno 1631

A View of Frankpledge held on 8th October 1631 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC20

Title: Broughton Ct April 1632 Anno Caroli Octavo 1632

A View of Frankpledge held on 5th April 1632 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC21

Title: Broughton 9th October 1632 Anno Caroli Octavo 1632

A View of Frankpledge held on 5th April 1632 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC22

Title: Broughton 1633 Anno Ninth Caroli

A View of Frankpledge held on 10th October 1633 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC23

Title: Broughton 9th October 1634

A View of Frankpledge held on 9th? October 1634 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC24

Title: Broughton cum Membris 8th day October 1633 Anno Ninth Caroli

A View of Frankpledge held on 8th October 1635 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC25

Title: Broughton 1636 Anno Twelfth Caroli

A View of Frankpledge held on 13th October 1636 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC26

Title: Broughton 1637 Anno Thirteenth Caroli

A View of Frankpledge held on 5th October 1637 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester


NC29

Title: Broughton cum Membris Anno Secundo Queen Anne 1703

Manor of Broughton cum Membris in County of Bucks

A View of Frankpledge held on 12th October 1703 held by John Dormer, knight at Broughton. For the following Manors, Broughton, North Crawley, Woolstone Magna, and Milton Keynes, parcel of Honor of Gloucester

FINES George Dudley and John Clever were fined

THE JURORS

Thomas Nash Constable of North Crawley elected as a Juror


THE FOLLOWING WERE A BUNDLE OF COURT ROLLS THAT HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN NUMBERED. THEY DATED FROM 1598 TO 1692

I HAVE NUMBERED THESE NC31 UPWARDS IN PENCIL

NOS NC31-NC41 ARE IN LATIN AND I FIND THEM DIFFICULT TO READ.

The Titles are as originally written on the folded cover.

NC31

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna quondum Broughtons.

Rotul Cur 41 Eliz

Vide R.Chibnal and Dryleys

The Manor of Great Crawley formerly Broughtons  

A Court Roll for 41st year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1598-99

See R Chibnall and Dryleys

This is a Record of a Court held by Henry Morton on the 16th October 1598.


NC32

Title: The Manor of Great Crawley alias Broughtons.  

Vide Godfrey Chibnal and Dryleys

Court Roll 20th January 20th year of the reign of James 1st,1622-23


NC33

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna Quandum Broughtons

Rotul Cur 20 Dec 6 Carl 1st

The Manor of Great Crawley formerly Broughtons.  

A COURT BARON held by Robert Staunton on 20th December in the 6th year of the reign of Charles 1st, 1630-31


NC34

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna Quandum Broughtons in North Crawley

Rotul Cur 15 Carl 2nd 1663

Vide Tho Chibnale and Dryleys

The Manor of Great Crawley formerly Broughtons in North Crawley

Court Roll held in the 15th year of the reign of Charles the 2nd, 1663.

A Court Baron held by Thomas Gregory on 19th October in the 15th year of the reign of Charles 2nd, 1663

The Jury

Richard Kilpin, William Baker, William Foskett, Thomas Wheeler, Robert Hecter?, Edward Nash, William Kilpin, Joseph Hatton and Edward Harlin?.

NOTE ADDED HERE IS NOT IN THE DOCUMENTS AND ADDED HERE FOR INFORMATION

This manor belonged to a Bernard Gregory from 1638 and in 1656 passed to his son Thomas, he died in 1672 and it was left to his wife Elizabeth for life with the remainder to their three infant daughters.


NC35

(Transcribed for me by David Hall)

The Manor of Great Crawley formerly Broughtons in North Crawley

The Court Roll held in the 25th year of the reign of Charles the 2nd, 1673.

At the Court Baron of Elizabeth Gregory, Marie Gregory, and Sare [Sarah] Gregory daughters and coheirs of Thomas Gregory, deceased, formerly lord of the said manor, held on 7th

September AD 1673, 25 Charles II, by Mivren (Mark) Slingsby, gent, steward there.

Persons who made default [failed to turn up or be excused attendance] John Seabrook 4d, Clement Cawcott 2d, John Vacup [?]of Olney 2d, & Edward Nasby 2d,

In mercy [fined] as listed under a separate heading.

Persons excused Thomas Hacket gent, Thomas Smith gent, Richard Sanders gent, Nathaniel Aspin clerk, Brand Smith, John Markes, Charles Coleman, Henry Sibthorpe, & John Gregory gent.

Total homage
Homage [all are jurors]
William Baker   Robert Cowley  William Peyse
Henry Wheeler Henry Tight Ralph Greenwood
William Kilpin William Tayler William Fosket
John Markes William Easterfeild
Robert Harby Thomas Wheeler John Bay

margin Nathaniel Aspin, clerk

The Homage present that Thomas Chibnall, gent, holds of the Lord of the Manor one barn [?] called spy leys for fealty and suit of court yearly rent 2s 4.5d; since the last court sold to Nathaniel Aspin and his heirs; they ask the lord to confirm the 2s 4.5d rent.

[margin Chibnall]

The Homage present that Hugh Chibnall, clerk, who holds of the lord one barn with appurtenances called Brittons, rent 10s, for fealty and suit of court, since the last court sold the barn to Richard Smyth and his heirs, and asks the lord to alienate [transfer] the 10s.

[Margin Henry Sibthorpe]

The homage present Thomas Sibthorpe who holds of the Lord a messuage with croft adjacent and diverse parcels belonging to the messuage for fealty and suit of court, rent 20d  and one other messuage with appurtenances in le Hurst End with one barn and diverse parcels belonging, for fealty & suit of court, rent 2s 10d; since the last court, he is dead, hence William Sibthorpe his son is heir, but he is also dead, hence Henry Sibthorpe, brother of William is heir and accedes 2s and the bailiff distrains him to pay a relief [entry fine] and make fealty 

[margin Charles Coleman]

Homage present Thomas Collingham who holds of the Lord of the Manor one messuage with appurtenances in le Brake (Brook) End and one virgate [yardland] of land with the messuage for fealty & suit of court and yearly rent 2s 5d; since the last court, in his charter, he pledged the premises to Charles Coleman and his heirs and is admitted for relief 2s 5d and it is recorded by the bailiff.

[Margin Thomas Church]

Homage present etc that Joseph Hutton and Jane his wife hold of the lord of this manor, in the right of Jane, a cottage with appurtenances in le Hurst End for fealty & suit of court and annual rent 1.5d; since the last court they sold the premises to Thomas Church & his heirs who ask the lord for licence 1.5d; they make fealty.

[margin Thomas Dudley]

The same homage on their oath present that Clement Cawcott and [  ] his wife who hold of the lord of the manor, 1 acre of land lying upon the Moores and half an acre lying upon le Berrystead, in her right, for fealty, suit of court, and annual rent 5.5d; since the last court they sold the premises and all rights to Thomas Dudley and his heirs who ask the lord for alienation 5.5d; and the said Thomas presents himself to the court paying, and [gives] fealty, he is admitted.


NC36

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna Quandum Broughtons

Rotul Cur 29th October 1683

Vide Nath Aspin and Dryleys

A COURT BARON held at North Crawley 29th October in 35th year of reign of Charles the second, 1635 adjourned and continued in the same place on the 12th of November

THE JURORS

Willus (William)Baker gen

Willus (William) Foskett

Radus (Radulphus) Greenwood

Henricus (Henry) Wheeler

Johes (John) Seabrooke


NC37

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna Quand Broughtons

Vide Nath Aspin pro Dryleys

A COURT BARON held at North Crawley 20th October in 5th year of reign of William and Mary, 1692.

THE JURORS

Willus (William) Foskett

Johes (John) Seabrooke

Georgius (George) Berge

Johes (John) Markes

Robtus (Robert) Consley

Henricus (Henry) Wheeler

Willus (William) Harvey

Robtus (Robert) Glidewell

Radus (Radulphus) Greenwood

Thomas Nash

The document lists Tenants of land etc rented from the Lord of the Manor.

The first was Thomas Hacket who held a house called Franklins, a Close adjoining, woods, also a Close of Pasture in Church End called White Bread and Milk, also a parcel of land in Chicheley Field and Little Crawley Field. Also Deanes Close in Chicheley

I am afraid that I cannot read all of these it takes such a long time and you need an expert to do it.


NC38

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna Quandum Broughtons

Rotul Cur 15th October 1701

Vide Nath Aspin and Dryleys

A COURT BARON held at North Crawley 15th October in 14th year of reign of William the Third 1701

THE JURORS

William Foskett gen.

George Burge

Henry Wheeler

Thomas Nash

Robert Nash

Thoams Marshall

A LIST OF TENANTS and the houses and land etc that they hold


NC39

Title: Broughton cum membris Anno quarto Anne Regina Anno dom 1705

Has an old number (30) in brackets

This is a Record of a COURT BARON held at North Crawley

THE JURORS

John Chevall, Lawrence Smith
William Chril?  Thomas Kellow
John Dudley William Smallbones
John Page Thomas Rouse?
William Read Thomas Turpin
John Moore Thomas Nash
Gilbert Pickering

Great Woolstone Richard Dudley, and William Chril

North Crawley   Thomas Nash continues as Constable

Broughton       John Moore continues as Constable


NC40

Title: Manor de Crawley Magna Quandum Broughtons held on 24th April 1716

THE JURORS

Robert Cowley

Joseph Greenwood

Thomas Marshall

John Brittaine

John Hall

Edward Burge

Thomas Turpin


NC41

Has an old number (33) in brackets

Title: Maner de Broughton &c Rotuli Cur’ May 1718

This is a Record of a View of Frankpledge for the Manor of Broughton cum membris parcell of the Honor of Gloucester, held by Lord of Manor Francis Duncombe on 10th May 1718

THE JURORS

John Gilpin John Kinder John Pearson
John Page John Bunker  Richard Richards
John Harris William Smallbones Gilbert Pickering
Richard Vaux John Wright
George Law

Broughton  John Harris elected as Constable


NUMBER NC42 IS IN LATIN AND ENGLISH I WAS ABLE TO TRANSCRIBE THIS AND THE LATER DEEDS

NC42

Title: Gt Crawley 1720

This is a Record of a COURT LEET and COURT BARON of William Lownds Lord of the Mannor aforesaid and holden for the said Mannor the eighteenth day of October Anno Dom 1720 before Charles Dymoke, Gent Steward there

Sir Nicholas Carren, Baronnett for a Messuage late Franklins with a Close thereunto adjoining and certain acres of land thereto belonging Pa 2s 2d and 1lb 10ozs of Pepper and 1 pair of gloves, for a Close lying in Church End called Rows and 13 acres of land Pa  10d,

for certain parcels of land with appurtenances formerly Rows Pa 3d for a parcel of land lying in the fields called Chicheley Fields and Little Crawley field heretofore Pestilles Pa  3d, for an acre of land in Deanfield in Chicheley heretofore Soames Pa 1d,

for 3a of land with appurtenances Fealty and Suit of Court only and certain lands and meadows lying in Little Crawley a parcel  late heretofore Perkins Pa 0d,

and for a parcel of land heretofore Styles and formerly Worralls purchased of Richard Page Pa 3d, late the lands and tenements of Nicholls Hackett esq.

In all pa 4s, 1lb 10ozs pepper and the gloves.

John Britain for a Messuage in Little Crawley devised to him by the late wife of James West deceased Pa 1d.

John Hartwell for a Croft with appurtenances in Little Crawley aforesaid upon which a house was lately purchased of John Vaux of Cranfield Pa 1d

Thomas Turpin for a cottage part of a Croft lying in Hurst End called White Bread and Milk part of John Taylor Pa 0d

Nicholas Hackett Esq. for 3 acres of land purchased of George Berge Pa 1d

William Lowndes Esq. now Lord of the Manor for a Close called Coles and a parcel of arable land formerly belonging to a Messuage in Broadmead End (formerly sold to Thomas Marshall)
and for the Manor of Hollows 1d purchased of John Robinson Esq, in all Pa 5s 8d

Thomas Marshall for a Messuage in Broadmead End purchased of Ralph Smith Pa 2d

Widow of Isaac Bushby for a Croft purchased by the said Isaac Bushby
of John Marks Pa 1d,
for a Messuage with a Croft in Brooke End Pa  8d purchased by the said Isaac Bushby of William Harvey
In all Pa 9d
Thomas Olive and Thomasin his wife late wife of Lewis Landy and formerly wife of James Brierly for a Close called Tapps purchased by the said James Brierly of Ralph Smith Pa ½d

Thomas Kellow for a Close called Bulls End purchased of the co-heir of Richard Foster Pa 1s.2d

Thurlow Brace Esq, for a Close called Dryleys bought of William Aspin Esq. Pa 2s 4d

Mary Coney widow for a Close called Brittens part of John Tinsleys and Ann his wife daughter of Richard Smith deceased Pa 10s

David Mortier gent, for a Messuage in Hurst End with a Close and divers parcels of land belonging purchased of Henry Sibthorpe Pa 2s 10d

John Cook for a Messuage with appurtenances in Brook End and certain lands called a Yardland to the said Messuage belonging formerly Charles Coleman Pa  2s 5d 
And for an acre of land lying on the Moors late his father Edward Cook Pa 4d 

Thomas Kellow for half an acre of land upon Berrystead and purchased of Robert Nash Pa 1d.

Edward Berge for a Pightle of pasture called Ringtail Yard in which there is a house since built and another Pightle called Kings heretofore Rowtons Pa 1s 6d

William Church for a cottage in Hurst End late of his father Thomas Church Pa 1d.

John Edwards for a Close of pasture called Palmers Croft late of Thomas Edwards his father who purchased of Thomas Baker gent Pa 2d

John Foster gent for certain lands heretofore Fosketts late his father Rowlands Pa 4d

William Foskett gent a Messuage and divers parcels of land to the said Messuage belonging in Hurst End and a barn called Finnals Barne and one Pightle called White Bread and Milk late his father’s Pa 1s 11d

William Foskett gent 2 roods of land abutting on Hollowes late his father’s Pa 4d

Susan Berge Widow for a Messuage and Croft adjoining Broadmead End late her husband George Berge decd Pa 4s 7d

Dixy Gregory, gent a Close of pasture called Hyiners Croft and now Wheelers Close, Pa 4s,

for a Close called Lewis’ alias Ardes Croft Fealty and Suit of Court only,
for another Close called Cloverbedd Pa 2d,
and one other Close called Longlands with a piece of ground formerly wood adjoining Pa  10s all late his father Thomas Gregory deceased.

The Right Rev. Father in God Francis Lord Bishop of Rochester for a Close called Jarvis late of Francis Gifford, Gent Pa 2d          

Robert Cowley for a Close called Norfolks Pa 1s.6d late his father Robert Cowley and for a Pightle called Birduns heretofore Osmonds a Pa 5d

Anthony Chapman, gent for a Rood of land at Hitchley Yard Corner pa  2d, and for one acre in Lenfield Pa 1d, --- late his father Roger Chapman, esq, in all Pa 3d

Elizabeth the late wife of Nicholas Couchdord for a Messuage and divers Crofts and a Close in Brookmead End, an acre of Meadow in Lake Meadow, an acre of land  in Burystead and 4 acres of land at Beggars Bush, a certain Grove called Miltons Grove Pa 2/5d purchased of Thomas Sanders, gent.

Dorly Marks for a Messuage in East End Pa 2d,
3 Closes called Leonard Crofts, Bray Croft and Hay Croft in East End Pa 5/5d,
And for a Close called Edwins 1/5d late his father William Marks,
In all Pa 7/0d
George Tight For a Messuage with a Croft in Hurst End Pa 3/6d

Richard Smith, gent for a Croft in East End called Pells alias Ewins.1s 3d for an acre in Bulls End Pa 3d,
And for an Acre at Butts End 2d, all late Seabrooks, formerly Kilpins, in all Pa 1/8d

Goddard Helin gent for 6 acres late Pawlins Pa 0d

Martha Dewberry widow for an acre of meadow, 12 acres of land and a parcel of land heretofore Hymers Pa 4d,
For 3 Selions of land upon Deadlands fealty, Suit of Court only,
for a parcel of land lying upon Berrystead Pa 2d,
For divers other parcels of land Pa 6d,
late Thomas Dewberry her late husband deceased.
In all Pa 1/-

Nicholas Harkett for 2 pightles in Church End heretofore of Mouses purchased of Edward Ditem: Pa 6d,

Joseph Greenwood for an acre of land lying upon Cherry Tree Furlong Pa 2d, late his brother John Greenwood,
and for a pightle called Overend pightle late of Mary wife of Robert Church and formerly wife of the said Joseph Greenwood, Pa 2d

Thomas Church for a Messuage in Hurst End purchased of John Hall Pa 2d

Thomas Nash for an acre of land lying in Deanfield in Little Crawley purchased of William Valentine and Mary his wife relict of Robert Odell. Pa 1d

Thomas Partridge, gent and William Foskett, gent for an acre in Bulls End late of Deborah Williamson Pa 3d

Gilbert Pickering for 2 acres of land in the Common Fields of Crawley devised to him by Will of Walter Mabley Pa 1d

Concordat una Rollo Cur Excat

Carolum Dymoke


NC43

Title: Manorium Broughtons cum Crawley Magna. Rote Cur 18 October 1720 (Note this is the same date as NC42)

THE JURORS

Willus Foskett, Gent,
Johes Edwards Thomas Kellow Benjamin Winkles
Josephus Edwards Edw’us Berge Edw’us Quirk
Josephus Edwards Georgius Berge Thomas Nash
Johes Hartwell Rob’tus Cowley Thomas Marshall
Johes Brittain

The list of the holders of properties etc is largely in Latin and not transcribed


NC44

Title: This document has an original number of 34 written on the cover.

This is a View of Frankpledge for the Manor of Crawley formerly Broughton (held at or near Broughton) on the 10th of October 1721 held by Charles Dymoke, gent

THE JURORS

John Gilpin Thomas Hartwell Edrus Quirk
Laurence Smith Ricus Lane Dennis Wright
Gilbert Pickering Willus Quirk Jones  Wright
Thomas Hall Jones Chadd Jones Harris
Willus Smallbones

The list of the holders of properties etc is largely in Latin and not transcribed.


NC45

Title: Maner de Crawley Magna, Quandam Broughtons. Rotul Curia Oct 1724

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lownds Lord of the Mannor aforesaid and held at North Crawley, on the 13th October 1724 before William Carone, Gent Steward.

THE JURORS

Johes Edwards
Ric’us Brooks Ed’rus Quirk Ed’rus Berge
Benjamin winkles Rob’tus Cowley Joh’es Hartwell
Joh’es Pearse Thomas Marshall Joh’es Britain
Josephus Greenwood Reginald Goodman Thomas Nash

NOTE The list of the holders of properties etc is largely in Latin and not transcribed. I can recognise a lot of names of owners and property so it is similar to the NC43

From here on the documents are similar to above. I have numbered them so that they can be kept in date order and are more easily accessible. I have identified the dates etc but have not transcribed them.


NC46

Title: Maner de North Crawley Rotul Curia 2nd Oct 1728

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lownds Lord of the Mannor aforesaid and held at North Crawley, on the 22nd October 1728 before William Carone, Gent Steward.


NC47

Title: Maner de North Crawley Quandam Broughtons Rotul Curia ten’t 23rd October 1732

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lownds Lord of the Mannor aforesaid and held at North Crawley, on the 22nd October 1728 before Thomas Carone, Deputy (Sen’llo) Steward.


NC48

THIS ON IS IN ENGLISH AND THE CONTENTS ARE AN UPDATE OF THE LAST ONE WITH A FEW CHANGES AND HIGHER RENTS.

Title: The Mannor of North Crawley heretofore Broughtons. Court held the 12th May 1736

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lownds Lord of the Mannor aforesaid and held at North Crawley, on the 22nd October 1728 before Layton Lowndes Gentleman Steward there.

THE JURORS

Dennis Wright Robert Cowley John Taylor
George Berge Joseph Greenwood William Cunningham
Thomas Nash Renolds Goodman and
John Pearce Richard Reddall William Summerlin
Edward Burge
       

Robert Lowndes Esq. holds 1 messuage formerly Franklins and a Close and certain acres of land at pa 2/2d, plus 1ld 10ozs of Pepper and 1 pair of gloves.
Also 1 close of pasture called Rolls in Church End and 13 acres of arable at 10½d pa 
And 3 acres by Fealty and Suit of Court  and certain Lands, Meadows, in Little Crawley
And a parcel of land heretofore Styles formerly Worrals, purchased of Richard Page a 3½d pa. Late the lands and tenements of William Lowndes, the elder, esq. decd, and formerly of Nico’lls Hackets esq. decd. Which said Richard by Benj Leverett, gent hath paid into the Court.
Item: it is presented by the Homage that Sir John Chester Baronnett, holds as above 1 acre of land in the field called Deanfield in Chicheley heretofore  land of the said Nicholas Hacket, which said Sir John Chester not being present in Court here to pay  the arrears of rent and do his Fealty. Therefore the Bailiff is commanded ---
Item: it is presented ---  by the homage of Richard Smith of Wilden, Bedfordshire, yeoman holds as above by Fealty and Suit of Court  and 1½d rent Pa  1 messuage in Little Crawley devised to him by John Britten formerly the messuage of Nicholas Hacket, decd,  which Richard  has paid all rents.

Item: John Hartwell holds as above 1 Close in Little Crawley on which a house was lately built purchased by John Vaux of Cranfield which descended to him from John Vaux late of Holcott, decd, since the last Court died siezed therefore and by his Will to his wife Sarah Hartwell and that the said John Hartwell held the said  property at 1½d Pa  rent now paid.   

Item: Thomas Turpin has 1 cottage and part of a Croft in Hurst End arable purchased of John Taylor called White Bread and Milk.

Item: Denis Wright has 3 acres of land at 1½d rent Pa  purchased of the trustees of Lady Caron heretofore Fareys.

Item: Thomas Marshall has 1 messuage in Brook End at 2¾d rent Pa. devised to him by the Will his uncle and formerly purchased of Ralph Smith, since the last Court has been aliened to Dennis Wright and there is 2¾d due  to the Lord for a Fine of alienation.

Item: Anne Neale widow of Benjamin Neale decd, and John Purratt, Thomas Brandon, Edward Cripps  and Samuel Neale executors under the Will of Benjamin Neale hold in Trust  1 croft, 1 messuage and a ¼ of a croft adjoining in Brook End, purchased of Benjamin and John Ingham who purchased it from Sarah Bradbury

Item: Thomas Olive and Thomasin his wife late wife of Lewis Lanndy and formerly wife of James Brierly for a Close called Tapper purchased by the said James Brierly of Ralph Smith Pa ½d

Thomas Kellow for a Close called Bulls End purchased of the co-heir of Rowland Foster Pa 1s.2d

Item: The Trustees of the late Lord Trevor hold as above by Fealty Suit of Court and 2s4d annual rent 1 Close called Dryleys purchased of John Thurloe Brace esq., who purchased the same of William Aspin Esq., which said Trustees by Richard Reddall the tenant and occupier of the premises aforesaid have paid all arrears.

Item: Mary Coney widow holds 1 close called Brittons at rent of 10/- Pa purchased of John Tinsley and Anne his wife daughter of Richard Smith decd. Mary as tenant and occupier pays all arrears

Item: David Mortier, gent holds 1 messuage in Hurst End with a Close, Barn and Divers parcels of land belonging, at rent of 2s 10d Pa purchased of Henry Sibthorpe.  David as tenant and occupier pays all arrears  

Item: John Cooke holds 1 messuage plus appurtenances in Brooke End called a Yardland to the said messuage belonging, Purchased of Charles Coleman, at rent of 2s 5d Pa
And an acre lying on The Moors at rent 0f 4d Pa late his father Edward Cooke who purchased the same from Thomas Aspin which formerly belonged to Thomas Dudley decd. John as tenant and occupier pays all arrears

Item: Thomas Kellow holds at rent of 1½d Pa Half an acre on Berrystead purchased of Robert Nash, who purchased of Ann widow of Thomas Dudley. Thomas as tenant and occupier pays all arrears

Item: Edward Burge for a Pightle of pasture called Ringtail Yard in which there is a house lately built and another Pightle called Kings Pightle heretofore of Rowtons Rent Pa 1s 6d

Item: William Church for a cottage in Hurst End late of his father Thomas Church decd Rent Pa 1½d
Item: John Garrett, gent. And Alice his wife late the wife of John Edwards/ In right of the said Alice hold freely of the ?Lord of the Manor for the term of her life at a rent of 2d Pa one Close of pasture called Palmers Croft late of Thomas Edwards Gent. his father who purchased of Thomas Baker gent Pa  2d

Item: Joseph Woolston holds at a rent of 3½d Pa   certain lands purchased John Foster gent late the land of his father Rowland foster who purchased the same of ---- Fosketts

Item: John Foskett Gent holds a Messuage and divers parcels of land to the said Messuage belonging in Hurst End and a barn called Finnals Barne and one Pightle called White Bread and Milk late land of his brother William Foskett and heretofore of his father William Foskett decd. At 1s 11d Pa. Next few lines are description of how the land descended in the Fosketts

Item: the said John Foskett gent 2 roods of land abutting on Hollowes late his father’s Pa 4d

Item: George Burge  for a Messuage and Croft adjoining Broadmead End late of his father George Berge decd, Rent Pa  4s 7¼d

Item: Dixy Gregory, gent a Close of pasture called Hyineers? Croft and now Wheelers Close, and one Close called Lewis’ otherwise Ardes Croft at rent of 4/-d Pa.

Item: William Chibnall one Close called Cloverbedd Pa 1/-d, and one other Close called Longlands with a wood formerly adjoining at rent Pa of 10½d  purchased of John Sheppard late also the land of the said Thomas Gregory.

Item: Austin Atterbury esq, holds at rent of 2½d a Close called Francis late Lord Bishop of Rochester his father deceased.            

Item: Robert Cowley for a Close called Norfolks Pa 1s.6d late his father Robert Cowley and for a Pightle called Birdlimes heretofore Osmonds a Pa 5d

Item: Anthony Chapman, gent for a Rood of land at Hitchley Yard Corner Pa 2d, and for one acre in Leyfield Pa 1½d, late belonging to his father Roger Chapman, esq, who purchased the same from Edward Nottingham.

Item: it is presented to the homage that William Lowndes Esq. Lord of this Manor hath sold since the last Court to the Trustees of Thomas Lord Trevor decd a Messuage and divers Crofts and a Close in Brookmead End, an acre of Meadow in Lake Meadow, an acre of land in Berrrystead and 4 acres of land at Beggars Bush, and a certain Grove called Millers Grove which the said William purchased of John Price Gent., at rent Pa 2/5d.

Item: Dorly Marks for a Messuage in East End Pa 2½d,
3 Closes called Leonard Crofts, Bray Croft and Hay Croft in East End Pa  /5d,
And for a Close called Edwins heretofore Harrisons at 1/5d Pa late his father William Marks,

Item: the heirs of George Tight decd hold a Messuage with a Croft in Hurst End Pa 3/6d

Item: Anne Smith widow of Richard Smith, gent decd holds 1 Close in East End called Pells alias Ewins.1s 3d for an acre in Bulls End Pa  1s 3d,
And for an Acre at Bulls End 3d Pa, and 1 acre at Butts End 2d Pa all late Seabrooks, formerly Kilpins, in all Pa 1/8d  late belonging to Michael Kilpin

Item: Benjamin Neale, Gent who holds at rent 5d Pa 6 acres purchased of Goddard Urlin Gent, since the last Court died siezed thereof devised the same to his widow Anne Neale for the term of her life and that there is 5d and one farthing due to the Lord for a Fine of Alienation, which the said Anne by John Neale hath paid into the Court.

Item: Denis Wright at rent of 6d Pa 2 pightles in Church End purchased of the Lady Caren’s trustees heretofore the land of Edward Ditem.

Item: Joseph Greenwood holds at rent of 2d Pa two acres of land lying upon Cherry Tree Furlong Pa  2d, late belonging to his brother John Greenwood, which said Joseph by his son hath paid into the court all the arrears of rent due

Item: Joseph Greenwood holds at rent of 2d Pa one pightle called Overend pightle late of Mary late wife of Robert Church and formerly wife of the said Joseph Greenwood.

Item: Thomas Church for a Messuage or tenement in Hurst End purchased of John Hall Rent Pa 2d

Thomas Nash for an acre of land lying in Deanfield in Little Crawley purchased of William Valentine and Mary his wife late wife  of Robert Odell. Pa 1d

Item: The heirs of Mary Naples widow holds at rent of 3d for an acre in Bulls End formerly belonging to Thomas Naples her late husband

Item: Francis holds at rent 1½d 2 acres of land in the Common Fields of Crawley lately belonging to his Father Gilbert Pickering devised to him by Will of Walter Mables decd.

Examined by Layton Lowndes Steward


NC49

Title: The Mannor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons. Court held the 16th October 1745

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lowndes the younger Esquire held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on the 16th October 1745 before John Duncombe Gentleman Steward there.

THE JURORS

Dennis Wright  Ambrose Reddall Robert Cowley
William Summerlin Thomas Sharpe John Taylor
Thomas Brinlee George Burge William Taylor and
William Foskett  Renolds Goodman Daniel Smith

It is presented that Richard Lowndes Esq. holds to himself and to his heirs freely as Lord of this manor 1 messuage formerly Franklins and a Close and certain acres of land at pa 2/2d, plus 1ld 10ozs of Pepper and 1 pair of gloves.
Also 1 close of pasture called Rolls in Church End and 13 acres of arable at 10½d pa 
And 3 acres by Fealty and Suit of Court  and certain Lands, Meadows, in Little Crawley
And a parcel of land heretofore Styles formerly Worrals, purchased of Richard Page a 3½d pa. Late the lands and tenements of William Lowndes, the elder, esq. decd, and formerly of Nico’lls Hackets esq. decd. Which said Richard by Benj Leverett, gent hath paid into the Court.
Also it is presented by the Homage that Sir John Chester Baronnett, holds as above 1 acre of land in the field called Deanfield in Chicheley heretofore  land of the said Nicholas Hacket, which said Sir John Chester not being present in Court here to pay  the arrears of rent and do his Fealty. Therefore the Bailiff is commanded ---

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Richard Smith of Wilden, Bedfordshire, yeoman holds as above by Fealty and Suit of Court  and 1½d rent Pa  1 messuage in Little Crawley devised to him by John Brittain formerly the messuage of Nicholas Hacket, decd,  which Richard  has paid all rents.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Sarah Hartwell holds as above 1 Croft in Little Crawley on which a house was lately built purchased by John Vaux of Cranfield which descended to him from John Vaux late of Holcott, decd, since the last Court died siezed therefore and by his Will to his wife Sarah Hartwell and that the said John Hartwell held the said property at 1½d Pa rent now paid.  

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Thomas Turpin whilst he lived held 1 cottage and part of a Croft in Hurst End arable purchased of John Taylor called White Bread and Milk.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Denis Wright holds 3 acres of land at 1½d rent Pa purchased of the trustees of Lady Caron heretofore Fareys.

Also it is presented that the said David Wright aforesaid holds 1 messuage in Brook End late Thomas Marshalls his uncle decd and formerly purchased of Ralph Smith, and there is 2¾d due to the Lord for a Fine of alienation.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Thomas Olive and Thomasin his wife late wife of Lewis Lanndy and formerly wife of James Brierly for a Close called Tapper purchased by the said James Brierly of Ralph Smith Pa ½d

Thomas Kellow for a Close called Bulls End purchased of the co-heirs of Rowland Foster Pa 1s.2d

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that The Trustees of the late Lord Trevor decd hold as above by Fealty Suit of Court and 2s4d annual rent 1 Close called Dryleys purchased of John Thurloe Brace esq., who purchased the same of William Aspin Esq., which said Trustees by Richard Reddall the tenant and occupier of the premises aforesaid have paid all arrears.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Mary Coney widow who held 1 close called Brittons Pa purchased of John Tinsley and Anne his wife daughter of Richard Smith decd at a yearly rent of 10/-. Since the last Court died seized thereof whereby there happened to the Lord for an alienation fine of 10/0d and Mary by her last Will and testament devised the same unto Sylvanus Perrott of Hemel Hempstead in the county of Hertfordshire, draper and his heirs and which Sylvanus Perrott by William Summerlin the tenant and occupier of the said premises paid her in Court paid 10/0d for the said fine and all arrears of rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that David Mortier, Gent holds 1 messuage in Hurst End with a Close, Barn and Divers parcels of land belonging, purchased of Henry Sibthorpe. At a yearly rent of 2s 10d David as tenant and occupier pays all arrears 

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Jane wife of Charles Barns, Thomas Cooke of Chesham, and Elizabeth Cooke widow now hold by Fealty Suit of Court and several yearly rents amounting to 2/9d (that is to say)  1 messuage plus appurtenances in Brooke End with 1 Yardland thereunto belonging late William Cookes and heretofore Charles Coleman, by the yearly rent of 2/5d
And also an acre lying on The Moors late the same and before Edward Cookes By the yearly rent of 4d. Rent and arrears paid by tenant.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Thomas Kellow holds 1 Half acre of land on Berrystead purchased of Robert Nash, who purchased of Ann relict of Thomas Dudley. Thomas as tenant and occupier is present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Richard Markes holds 1 Pightle of pasture called Ringtail Yard with an house thereupon lately  built and another Pightle called Kings Pightle heretofore heretofore Rowtons and late the land of Edward Burge. At a yearly rent of 1s 6d. Richard present and pays rent and arrears

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Thomas Church holds a cottage in Hurst End formerly his grandfathers deceased and late of his father William Church decd at a Yearly Rent of 1½d Thomas present and pays rent and all arrears

Also it is presented by the homage that John Garrett, gent. And Alice his wife late the wife of John Edwards In right of the said Alice hold freely of the Lord of this Manor for the term of her life one Close of pasture called Palmers Croft late of Thomas Edwards Gent. who purchased the same of Thomas Baker gent at a yearly rent of 2d. The tenant Ambrose Reddall was present in court and pays arrears and rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Joseph Woolston who whilst he lived here held certain lands purchased John Foster gent late the land of his father Rowland foster who purchased the same of Foskett, by Fealty and Suit of Court and the yearly rent of 3½d died seized thereof and whereby there happened to the Lord for an alienation of fine of 3½d and by his lat will devised the same to Ann Woolstone Spinster his daughter and her heirs. Which said Ann by Thomas Sharpe the tenant here in Court paid the rent and all arrears.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that William Foskett Gent holds 1 Messuage and divers parcels of land thereunto belonging lying in Hurst End and a barn called Furnnals Barne and 1 Pightle called White Bread and Milk late his father John Foskett and heretofore of his uncle William Foskett decd. At a yearly rent of 1s 11d William is present in Court and pays all arrears and rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that the said William Foskett gent holds 2 roods of land abutting upon Hollowes late his father John Fosketts and before is said Uncle’s At a yearly rent of  4d William is present in Court and pays all arrears and rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that George Burge holds 1 Messuage and Croft adjoining Broadmead End late of his father George Berge decd, who purchased the same of Nicholls Hacket Esq., At a yearly rent of 4s 7¼d William is present in Court and pays all arrears and rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Dixy Gregory, Infant holds 1 Close of pasture called Ugineers Croft now Wheelers Close, and 1 Close called Lewis’ otherwise Ardes Croft, late the Closes of his father Dixey Gregory Gent decd and before of Thomas Gregory his grandfathers. Which said Gregory the infant by Lawrence Goodman the tenant being in Court pays the rent of 4/-d Pa.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that William Chibnall who whilst he lived 1 Close called Cloverbedd by the yearly rent of 1/-d,
And one other Close called Longlands with a wood formerly adjoining at rent Pa of 10½d purchased of John Sheppard late the land of Thomas Gregory, since the last Court died seized thereof and whereby there happened to the Lord for an alienation of fine of 1/-d, and that William Chibnall his only son and heir which said William by Renolds Goodman present in Court paid the fine and arrears.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Austin Atterbury esq, holds 1 Close which descended to him from Francis late Lord Bishop of Rochester his late father deceased holds at the yearly rent of 2½d. Which said Austin by Thomas Brandon Junior here in Court paid all arrears

Item: it is presented that Robert Cowley whilst he lived held 1 Close called Norfolks Pa 1s.6d late his father Robert Cowley and also 1 Pightle called Birdlimes heretofore Osmonds Pa 5d

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that the Trustees of Thomas Lord Trevor lord Trevor decd hold a Messuage and divers Crofts and a Close in Brookmead End, an 1 acre of Meadow in Lake Meadow, 1 acre of land in Berrrystead and 4 acres of land at Beggars Bush, and a certain Grove called Millers Grove which they purchased off William Lowndes Esq. late Lord of this Manor and before the Estate of John Price Gent. At the yearly rent of 2/5d. But the Trustees not being present in Court the Bailiff is commanded  

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Doily Marks the several yearly Rents following. That is to say
 
for 1 Messuage in East End Pa 2½d,
3 Closes called Leonard Crofts, Bray Croft and Hay Croft in East End Pa 5s 5d,
And for a Close called Edwins heretofore Harrisons at 1/5d Pa late his father William Marks,
Which said Doily being present in Court paid all arrears of rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that the heirs of George Tight decd hold 1 Messuage with a Croft in Hurst End Pa 3/6d who by William Foskett being present in Court paid all arrears of rent.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Ann Neale, widow holds 6 acres purchased of Goddard Urlin Gent, since the last Court died siezed thereof devised the same to his widow Anne Neale for the term of her life at the yearly rent 5d and one farthing which the said Anne present in the Court paid all arrears.Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Richard Smith, of Wooburn draper, holds 1 Close in East End called Pells alias Ewins at the annual rent of 1s 3d
And also 1 acre of land in Bulls End at Pa2d
And for an Acre at Butts End 3d Pa,
All which premises were late his mothers Ann Smith and before Richard Smith his father and before that of Michael Kilpin. John Taylor the occupier and tenant of the land present in court paid the arrears of rent.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Denis Wright holds  1 pightle in Church End purchased of the Lady Caren’s trustees heretofore the land of Edward Ditem, paying the yearly rent of 6d. David present in Court paid all arrears of rent.  

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Joseph Greenwood holds 1 acre of land lying upon Cherry Tree Furlong at yearly rent of 2d late belonging to his brother John Greenwood,
Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Joseph Greenwood holds 1 pightle called Overend pightle late of Mary late wife of Robert Church and formerly wife of the said Joseph Greenwood at the yearly rent of 2d. Which said Joseph by the tenant and occupier hath paid into the court all the arrears of rent due

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Thomas Church holds 1 Messuage or tenement in Hurst End at the yearly Rent of 2d

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid Thomas Nash whilst he lived held 1 acre of land lying in Deanfield in Little Crawley purchased of William Valentine and Mary his wife late wife  of Robert Odell at the yearly rent of 1d. Thoams died siezed thereof and an alienation Fee of 1d was due to the Lord and that Thomas devised by his last Will and Testament the property to Ann Leverett for life with reversion unto Robert Nash of Hawnes? in the County of Bedford, wheelwright. Which Ann present in Court paid all arrears.

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that Benjamin Leverett holds 1 acre in Bulls End purchased by him of Elizabeth Goodman late Sarah Waples and before of Mary Waples and before that Thomas Waples at the yearly rent of 3d. Which said Benjamin by the tenant and occupier present in Court paid all arrears of rent

Also it is presented by the homage aforesaid that the heirs of Francis Pickering holds 2 acres of land in the Common Fields of Crawley late Gilbert Pickering and before Walter Mables decd. at the yearly rent of 1½d

Examined by me

John Duncombe  Steward


NC50

Title: Great Crawley 1749

This is a View of Frankpledge with COURT BARON of William Lowndes the younger Esq., Lord of the Mannor held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Monday the ninth day of October in the twenty third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty nine before John Duncombe Gentleman Steward there.

Essoins (Excuses) Nothing appear on the Roll of the Suitors Names

THE JURORS

Benjamin Leverett Gent  John Joyce John Neale
William Foskett Ambrose Reddall William Cunningham
George Burge Renolds Goodman Ambrose Bass and
William Summerlin John Taylor  John Carroll

At this Court it is presented by the Homage aforesaid upon oath that

Richard Lowndes Esq. holds to him and his heirs freely of the Lord of the Manor 1 messuage formerly Franklins with a Close thereto adjoining and certain acres of land thereto belonging by the yealy  rent of 2/2d, 1ld of Pepper and 10ozs of Pepper and 1 pair of gloves. AND ALSO certain
1 piece of pasture lying in Church End called Rolls and 13 acres of arable land by the yearly rent of 10½d. AND ALSO certain parcels of land formerly Rows by the yearly rent of Three half pence.
ALSO a parcel of land lying in Chicheley Fields and Little Crawley Field heretofore Pastilles by the yearly rent of 3d, AND ALSO e acres of land AND ALSO certain lands and meadow lying in Little Crawley and a parcel of land heretofore Perkins by the yearly rent of ½d, AND ALSO a parcel of land formerly Worrals, purchased of Richard Page by the yearly rent of 3½d pa. All Late lands and tenements of William Lowndes, the elder, esq. decd,  his grandfather deceased and formerly of Nicholls Hackets esq. decd. Which said Richard by Benj Leverett, gent hath paid into the Court.

Also it is presented by the Homage that Sir John Chester Baronnett, who whilst  he lived holds as above 1 acre of land in the field called Deanfield in Chicheley heretofore land of the said Nicholas Hacket Esq., decd since the last Court died siezed of thereof, Whereby there happened to the Lord for an Alienation fine of 1d and that Sir Charles Bagot Chester Barronet is his eldest son and heir of full age which said Sir Charles Bagot Chester not being in present here in Court to pay the arrears of rent and do his Fealty etc Therefore the Bailiff is Commanded etc.  

Also it is presented that Richard Smith of Wilden, Bedfordshire, yeoman holds as above 1 messuage in Little Crawley by the yearly rent of 1½d, devised to him by John Brittain formerly the messuage of Nicholas Hacket, decd,  which Richard  present here in Court hath paid all rents.

Also Item: Sarah Hartwell holds as above 1 Close in Little Crawley on which an house was lately built purchased by John Vaux of Cranfield which descended to him from John Vaux late of Holcott, decd, and which was devised to her by her late husband John Hartwell since deceased, The yearly rent is 1½d pa and Sarah has paid all arrears.  

Item: Alice holds for life 1 cottage and part of a Croft in Hurst End called White Bread and Milk at the yearly rent of ½d Olive present in Court and pays all arrears

Item: Dennis Wright has 3 acres of land at 1½d rent pa purchased of the trustees of Lady Caron heretofore Fareys.

Item: Dennis Wright holds 1 messuage in Brook End at 2¾d rent pa. Late Thomas Marshall devised to him by the Will his uncle and formerly purchased of Ralph Smith, there is 2¾d due  to the Lord for a Fine of alienation Dennis was present and paid the Fine 

Also it is presented that Thomas Olive and Thomasin his wife late wife of Lewis Lanndy and formerly wife of James Brierly for a Close called Tapper purchased by the said James Brierly of Ralph Smith Pa one halfpenny

It is presented that Thomas Kellow who held a Close called Bulls End purchased of the co-heir of Rowland Foster Pa 1s.2d since the last Court died siezed thereof whereby there happened to the Lord for an alienation Fine 1s 2d, and that by his last Will  and Testament  he devised the same unto Doyley Markes and Joshua Wheeler in Trust to be sold for the purpose mentioned in his Will which said Doiley Markes and Joshua Wheeler present her in Court paid 1/2d for an alienation Fine and all arrears of Rent.

Also The Trustees of Thomas late Lord Trevor decd hold as 1 Close called Dryleys purchased of John Thurloe Brace esq., who purchased the same of William Aspin Esq., for the yearly rent of 2s4d which said Trustees by -------- the tenant and occupier of the premises aforesaid have paid all arrears of rent.

Also Sylvanus Perrott of Berkhamstead, draper holds 1 close called Brittons late of Mary Coney, widow before purchased of John Tinsley and Anne his wife daughter and heir of Richard Smith decd at a yearly rent of 10/-d. Sylvanus by William Summerlin as tenant and occupier pays all arrears

Also David Mortier gent, holds one Messuage in Hurst End with a Close and Barn and divers parcels of land belonging purchased of Henry Sibthorpe Rent Pa 2s 10d

Also Jane wife of Charles Barns, Thomas Cooke of Chesham and Elizabeth Cooke widow holds 1 messuage plus appurtenances in Brooke End called a Yardland to the said messuage belonging late William Cooke and heretofore Charles Coleman’s, at rent of 2s 5d Pa
And an acre lying on The Moors late the same and before Edward Cookes who purchased the same of Thomas Aspin formerly Thomas Dudley’s at rent of 4d Pa The executors were in Court and pay all arrears

Also Thomas Kellow holds at rent of 1½d Pa Half an acre on Berrystead purchased of Robert Nash, who purchased of Ann widow of Thomas Dudley. Since the last Court aliened the same to John Carter of Brook End and his heirs whereby there happened to the Lord an alienation fine of 1½d. John Carter present in Court and pays the Fine 

Also Item: Richard Markes holds 1 Pightle of pasture called Ringtail Yard with an house thereon built and another Pightle called Kings Pightle heretofore of Rowtons late of Edward Burge, At an annual Rent of 1s 6d. Richard present in Court and pays the arrears

Also Thomas Church holds one cottage in Hurst End, at annual rent of  1½d formerly his grandfather Thomas Church decd and late of his father Thomas Church decd Thomas Present in Court and paid all Arrears 

Also it is presented that Alice wife of John Garrett, gent. (Late the wife of John Edwards Gent) who held for her life at a rent of 2d pa one Close of pasture called Palmers Croft late of Thomas Edwards Gent who purchased of Thomas Baker gent

Also Ann Woolston spinster holds at a rent of 3½d Pa certain lands late of Joseph Woolstons heretofore purchased of John Foster gent late and before his father’s Rowland Fosters who purchased the  same of ---- Fosketts. This said Ann, by John Joyce the tenant and occupier of the said premises here in Court paid  all arrears of rent.  

Also William Foskett holds a Messuage and divers parcels of land to the said Messuage belonging in Hurst End and one barn called Huculls Barne and one Pightle called White Bread and Milk late his uncle William Foskett decd and heretofore his grandfather William Foskett which lately descended to him from his said father at the yearly rent of 1s 11d. William present in Court and pays all arrears.
Also that the said John Foskett holds 2 roods of land abutting upon Hollowes late also as above at a yearly rent of 4d

Also George Burge holds one Messuage and Croft adjoining in Broadmead End late of his father George Berge decd, who purchased the same of Nicholls Hackett Esq., deceased, at a yearly Rent Pa  of 4s 4½d. George present in Court and pays all arrears.

Also Dixy Gregory, infant holds a Close of pasture called Ugineers Croft now Wheelers Close and one Close called Lewis’ otherwise Ardes Croft at rent of 4/-d pa. by Fealty and Suit of Court only late his father’s Dixy Gregory and before his grandfather’s Thomas Gregory which said Dixy Gregory the Infant by Reynolds Goodman the tenant and occupier of the said premises paid here in Court all arrears

Also presented that William Chibnall one Close called Cloverbedd the yearly rent of 1/-d,
and one other Close called Longlands with a wood formerly adjoining at the year rent of 10½d  late William Chibnall his father heretofore purchased of John Sheppard and before that land of Thomas Gregory.

Also it is presented that Osborne Atterbury esq, holds a Close called Jarvis which descended to him from Francis late Lord Bishop of Rochester late his father deceased, at a yearly rent of 2½d. Which said Osborne by Thomas Brandon the tenant and occupier of the said premises here in Court paid all arrears of rent. 

Also it is presented that Robert Cowley for a Close called Norfolks at a yearly rent of 1s.6½d late his father’s Robert Cowley and before Robert Cowley his grandfather and also for a Pightle called Birdlimes late Robert Cowley his fathers and heretofore Osmonds at a yearly rent of 5d, in all 1s 11d

Also it is presented that William Lowndes the elder holds 1 Rood of land at Hitchley Yard Corner at the yearly rent of 2d, and also one acre in Leyfield at the yearly rent of 1½d, late Anthony Chapman gent and before his grandfather Roger Chapman, esq, who purchased the same from Edward Nottingham. William Lowndes in Court and pays arrears.

Also it is presented that the Trustees of Thomas late Lord Trevor decd hold 1 Messuage and divers Crofts and 1 Close in Broadmead End, and 1 acre of Meadow in Lake Meadow, 1 acre of land in Berrrystead and 4 acres of land at Beggars Bush, and a certain Grove called Millers Grove which they purchased of William Lowndes Esq late Lord of this Manor and before the estate of John Price Gent. at the yearly rent of 2/5d. Which said Trustees not being present in Court the Bailiff is commanded etc.

Also it is presented that Dorley Marks holds 1 Messuage in East End at the yearly rent of 2½d,
3 Closes called Leonard Crofts, Bray Croft and Hay Croft in East End at the yearly rent of 5/5d,
And for a Close called Edwins heretofore Harrisons at the yearly rent of 1/5d, Dorley present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that the heirs of George Tight decd hold 1 Messuage with a Close adjoining in Hurst End at the yearly rent of 3/6d. Which said previously the tenant and occupier of the premises paid here in Court

Also it is presented that Ann Neale, widow holds 6 acres of land purchased of Goddard Urlin? Gent, which was devised to her by the Will of her late husband. Her Son John Neale has paid all arrears of rent for the term of her life and that there is 5d and one farthing due to the Lord for a Fine of Alienation, which the said Anne by John Neale paid here in Court the yearly rent for the premises.

Also it is presented that Richard Smith of Wooburn, draper holds 1 Close in East End called Pells otherwise Ewins at the yearly rent of 1s 3d.

And also 1 Acre at Butts End by the yearly rent of 2d all late his mothers Ann Smith decd and before Richard Smith his father and before that Michael Kilpins. Richard present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that Denis Wright holds  2 pightles in Church End purchased of the Lady Caren’s trustees heretofore the land of Edward Ditem: at the yearly rent of 6d. Richard present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that Joseph Greenwood holds 1 acre of land lying upon Cherry Tree Furlong late his brothers John Greenwood, decd at the yearly rent of 2d Since the last Court died seized thereof whereby there happened to The Lord for an Alienation fine of 2d and that  by his last Will devised the same unto Joseph Page and Infant of the age of sixteen years or thereabouts of Woughton  Servantman and his heirs which said Joseph Page present here in Court paid an alienation fine of  2d and all the arrears of rent due

Also it is presented Joseph Greenwood holds 1 pightle called Overend pightle late of Mary late wife of Robert Church and formerly wife of the said Joseph Greenwood at the yearly rent of 2d. Since the last Court died also seized thereof whereby there happened to The Lord for an Alienation fine of 2d. Joseph present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that Thomas Church holds 1 Messuage or tenement in Hurst End purchased of John Hall Rent at the yearly rent of 2d.  Richard present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that Ann Leverett holds for her life with the Reversion to Robert Nash of Dawes Wheelright and his heirs 1 acre of land lying in Deanfield in Little Crawley late Thomas Nash herefore  purchased of William Valentine and Mary his wife late wife  of Robert Odell. At the yearly rent of 1d which Ann Leverett present in Court and paid all arrears

Also it is presented that Benjamin Leverett Gent, holds 1 acre of land in Bulls End purchased by him of Elizabeth Goodman late Sarah Marples  and before Thomas Marples her fathers at a Yearly rent of 3d Which said Benjamin present in Court and pays all arrears

Also it is presented that Francis Pickering 2 acres of land in the Common Fields of Crawley late Gilbert Pickerings before Walter Mably at a Yearly rent of 1½d. Since the last Court aliened the same to  Nathaniel Hobbs of Hitchin gluslicus?? whereby there happened to The Lord for an Alienation fine of 1½d.  Which said Nathaniel Hobbs is present in Court and pays all arrears

Examined by Layton Lowndes Steward


NOTE

I have only transcribed the titles and descriptions of NC51 to NC63 as they are all similar but they should be done, to create a complete archive of the documents. However I did transcribe NC64 as it is about the Hollowes manor.

NC51

Title: Great Crawley 1753

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons.

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the sixteenth day of October in the twenty seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty three before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC52

Title: Great Crawley 1757

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons.

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Wednesday the seventeenth day of October in the twenty seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty three before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC53

Title: Great Crawley 1757

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons.

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the eighteenth day of October in the thirty First third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC54 1757

Title: The Manor of Broughton with its members parcel of the homage --- honour of Gloucester

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Wednesday the nineteenth day of October in the thirty First third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC55 1761

Title: The Manor of Broughton with its members parcel of the homage --- honour of Gloucester

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Wednesday the twenty First day of October in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC56

Title: Great Crawley 1761

Title: The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons ….

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twentieth day of October in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC57

Title: The Manor of Broughtons with its members parcel of the Honour of Gloucester 30th Oct 1765

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Wednesday the thirtieth day of October in the sixth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC58

Title:

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons 29th Oct 1765

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Stone Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty ninth day of October in the sixth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC59

Title:

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons Court Roll 23rd Oct 1770

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Stone Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty third day of October in the tenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one before John Hurst Gentleman Steward there.


NC60

Title:

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons Court Roll 25th Oct 1770

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron held by Mrs Catherine Lowndes Stone widow Lady of the said Manor held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty fifth day of October in the fifteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four before Thomas Holt Gentleman Steward there.


NC 61

Title

The Manor of Broughton with its members parcel of the Honour of Gloucester Court Roll 26th Oct 1774

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron held by Mrs Catherine Lowndes Stone widow Lady of the said Manor held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty sixth day of October in the fifteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four before Thomas Holt Gentleman Steward there.


NC62

NOTE This Document has an old (original?) number 10 in a circle on it

Title:

The Manor of Broughton with its members parcel of the Honour of Gloucester. 27th Oct 1778

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty seventh day of October in the nineteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight before Thomas Holt Gentleman Steward there.


NC63

Title:

The Manor of Great Crawley heretofore Broughtons with its members parcel of the Honour of Gloucester. 26th Oct 1778

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes  Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Monday the twenty sixth day of October in the nineteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight before Thomas Holt Gentleman Steward there.


NC64

Title:

The Manor of Hollows in North Crawley. 26th Oct 1778

This is a View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of William Lowndes Esq., Lord of the said held at North Crawley, in and for the said Manor on Tuesday the twenty seventh day of October in the nineteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight before Thomas Holt Gentleman Steward there.

THE JURORS

William Foskett, John Taylor, Ambrose Reddall, and William Ward.
All were Sworn.

At this Court it is presented that Thomas Bass holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 10/-, 1 toft called Wills lately divided into 4 parts lying in the East End of North Crawley, late the land of Alice the wife of John Garratt formerly of John Edwards and before of Thomas Edwards and before that of Thomas Baker now in the occupation of Ambrose Reddall who paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that the Trustees of the late Lord Trevor decd hold of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 3/6d
1 close called Bottle Croft in the East End of North Crawley purchased of Thurloe Brace esq, late the land of William Aspin 
Esq and heretofore of --- Chibnall. The tenant and occupier George Smith in Court and paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that David Mortier holds of the Lord of the Manor at several yearly rents 1 toft in Stratton Hold otherwise Stratton Hols at yearly rent of 1½d, and certain lands allotted to him by Act of Parliament in lieu of 3 acres in Bottle Croft at yearly rent of 1/-d, half an acre on Rowding by yearly rent of 2d, 1 Rood on West Hay  by yearly rent of 1d, 4 roods abutting on West Hay Brook by yearly rent of 4d, and 1 rood in the same field by the yearly rent of ½d. In all 1/9d. Which premises were purchased of Henry Sibthorpe otherwise Butcher and descended and came on the death of his late mother Esther Mortier to David who not being present in Court to pay all arrears of Rent  the Bailiff is Commanded etc     

At this Court it is also presented that David Mortier holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 1/-d 3 acres of land now Sweard lying in Stratton Hold which premises were heretofore Broughtons afterwards Bennetts and purchased by his father  David Mortier decd of John Hall and came on the death of his late mother Esther Mortier to David who At this Court it is presented that Edward Shaw, Sarah Marshall widow, Dorothy White widow and Ann Marks Spinster hold of the Lord of the Manor 1 messuage and 2 crofts lying in the East End of North Crawley aforesaid at the yearly rent of 10d, and 1 pightle called Lawrence Barnard late Richard Marks before his brother Doiley Marks and that the said Sarah Marshall widow, Dorothy White widow and Ann Marks since the last Court died seized of three fourth parts of the aforesaid premises and that one fourth part thereof on the death of the said Sarah Marshall descended to Thomas Mashall her son whereby there s due to the Lord a Relief of 4½d and that the other two fourth parts thereof on the deaths of the said Dorothy White and Ann Marks descended and came to William Patterson  whereby there is due to the Lord two reliefs making together 9¼d. Which said Thomas and William paid their several Reliefs and all arrears of Rent.      

At this Court it is presented that Thoams Bass holds of the Lord of
the Manor at a yearly rent of
The tenant and occupier was present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that John Kightley holds of the Lord of the Manor a piece of land in Broadmead End in North Crawley whereon a messuage heretofore stood and 1 acre of land called Barley Croft late George Burgess before his grandfather George Burgess before that his father George Burgess and before that Richard Paulins at a yearly rent of 1/6d. The said John was present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent           

At this Court it is presented that John Stanton holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 1/3d, 1 cottage in the Church End of North Crawley late Thomas Smith’s before Thomas Smith his uncles before that William Cunninghams and formerly Kellows. Which said John Stanton was present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent       

At this Court it is presented that Ann Belsham holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 1d certain lands allotted to her by the said Act in lieu of 1 acre of land being 2 sellions lying in the Mill Field late the estate of Thomas Wooodward which said Ann Belsham by John Brice present in Court paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that William Cook holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 1/8d certain lands allotted to him by the said Act in lieu of 5 acres of land lying on Hursthill in North Crawley aforesaid in Moor Field heretofore Joseph Woolstone’s formerly purchased of John Foster and before Rowland Fosters his father who purchased the same of John Foskett and late George Thompsons which said William Cooke not being present in Court to pay all arrears of Rent the Bailiff is Commanded etc   

At this Court it is presented that Richard Lowndes Esq., who held of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 4d, 1 close called Kings Pightle lying in Ringtail End late the lands of William Lowndes Esq., decd and formerly Nicholls Hacket esq since the last court died seized thereof and the same descended and came to William Lowndes Esq., his son  whereof there is due to the Lord of this Manor a Relief of 4d which said William Lowndes by James Jilroe paid here in Court the said Relief and paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that Richard Lowndes Esq., who held of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 10d, 1 cottage and 1 croft in Broadmead End heretofore Langfords late also the lands of the said William Lowndes Esq., decd and formerly of the said Nicholls Hacket whereby there is also due to the Lord of this Manor a Relief of 10d which said William Lowndes by James Jilroe paid here in Court the said Relief and paid all arrears of Rent

At this Court it is presented that Richard Lowndes Esq., holds of he Lord of this Manor at a yearly rent of 7¾d 1 messuage and certain land allotted to him by the said Act of 1 acre of land in Brook End of North Crawley heretofore John Birken holds and 2 Roods and 7
Feet of Meadow in West Mead late also of the lands of the said William Lowndes Esq., decd and formerly of the said Nicholls Hacket whereby there is also due to the Lord of this Manor a Relief of 1/7¾d which said William Lowndes by James Jilroe paid here in Court the said Relief and paid all arrears of Rent

At this Court it is presented that Joseph Page holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 2d certain lands allotted to him by the said Act in lieu of 1 acre of land lying in a Furlong called Lagnells otherwise Langhill and ½ an acre upon a furlong called Hollows Furlong, and ½ an acre in Moors Furlong, and 1 acre in Park Field late Joseph Greenwoods and before John Greenwoods late in the occupation of James Horne which said Joseph being present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent  

At this Court it is presented that Ann Bolding late wife of John Bolding holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 10/- 1 messuage and 2 tofts containing by estimation 10 acres in the East End of North Crawley aforesaid formerly of Richard Smiths purchased by Richard Smith his late father of John Seabrook and late Richard Smiths the younger which said Ann Bolding by John Taylor the tenant and occupier of the premises who was present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that the Trustees of the late Lord Trevor decd hold of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rent of 1/8d
1 messuage with a Close called Barley Croft in the Broadmead End of North Crawley formerly the land of John Brice gent., which was purchased of William Lowndes Esq., late Lord of this Manor which Trustees by George Smith the tenant and occupier present in Court and paid all arrears of Rent      

At this Court it is presented that Frances Rigg holds of the Lord of the Manor at a yearly rents hereafter mentioned certain lands allotted to her by the said Act in lieu of the several lands following that is ½ an acre of land upon Stoke otherwise Stake furlong heretofore Richard Paulins by the yearly rent of 1d, and one fourth part of 5 Roods of meadow in West Mead late the land of Richard Partridge by the yearly rent of 1p 3 farthings in all 2 pence 3 farthings late the estate of Roger Handasys? esq., which said Frances by William Foskett tenant and occupier present in Court paid all arrears of Rent      

Examined by Thomas Holt Steward

END OF TRANSCRIPTS OF THE NORTH CRAWLEY COURT ROLLS