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624 18 Oct. 1401
Grant and confirmation from John Hancok of Falcutt to John Maystrop
of Helmdon and William Page of Radstone of all his lands and tenements
with their appurts., in Falcutt and Astwell, to be held in perpetuity
for the usual services. Warranty Witnesses: John Calon, John Rous,
John Greton of Falcutt, John Taylour, Thomas Shortlond of Helmdon.
625 28 Aug. 1407
Agreement by William Dalton, warden of Wappenham chantry and his fellows,
in the presence of: John Brokhampton Master of Brackley hospital,
master David rector of Shalston Lawrence in Radstone, John Wodeford
chaplain, John Brook, William Henfrey, John Kylham, Richard Cook of
Wappenham to maintain a chaplain at Falcutt, perpetually. (His duties
specified). 4 seals, including those of the bishop's official and
of Wappenham chantry.
626 28 Aug. 1407
Another form of no. 625, see above. N.B. different seals.
627 20 April 1407
Grant and confirmation in perpetuity from Robert Hay son and heir
of John Hay of Astwell to John Hancok of Falcutt and Thomas atte Grene
of Falcutt, fisher, of all lands, tenements, rents, reversions and
services which he inherited from John Hay and which John and Thomas
held from him, in Astwell, Wappenham and Falcutt, owing the usual
services. Warranty. Witnesses: John Brook, John Merston, John Calen
John Creton, William Hemfrey.
628 10 May 1409
Quitclaim with warranty from Robert Hay, son and heir of John May
of Astwell to John Hancok of Falcutt and Thomas atte Grene of Falcutt,
fisher, of all right to all those lands, tenements, etc., etc., with
their appurts., which descended to him from John Hay, his father,
and which John and Thomas have by his feofment in Astwell, Wappenham
and Falcutt. Witnesses: John Merston, John Shortelond, John Mastroop,
William Henfrey, John Creton.
629 10 May 1409
Quitclaim with warranty from Robert Hay, son and heir of John Hay
of Astwell to John Hancok of Falcutt and Thomas atte Grene of Falcutt,
fisher, of all right to all those lands, tenaments, services, etc.,
etc., in Astwell, Wappenham and Falcutt which he inherited from the
said John Hay and which he has granted to John and Thomas Witnesses:
Same as in no. 628, see above.
630 4 Oct. 1415
Quitclaim from John Mathew of Astwell to John Nicolles and Henry Nicolles
of Helmdon and his hers and assigns renouncing all right to one headland
selion in Falcutt field (described) Witnesses: John Hancok, John Caldon,
John Masthroop, John Schortlond, Thomas Schortlond.
631 12 Oct. 1415
Exchange between John de Catesby, John Brokhampton clerk, and William
Brook; and: John Masthrop de Helmdon, and William Page of Radstone
whereby the first mentioned parties grant the latter parties four
½ acres of land called 'Cotland' in Astwell and F., which they have
from John Brook of Astwell (described), in exchange for 2 acres of
arable land which Masthrop and Page hold from John Hancok of Falcutt,
in Astwell (described). Both are warranted, and are to be held by
the usual services.
632 10 May 1416
Quitclaim from John Merston of Astwell to John Callon of Falcutt and
his heirs of all right in all lands and tenements he held from John
Callon in Falcutt. Witnesses: John Hancok, John Bonde, Thomas Bole,
John Rous, John Wodeward.
633 23 June 1416
Grant and confirmation from John Matheu of Astwell to John Hetheryngton
clerk, Thomas Huntyngdon and Robert Aleyn of 6s annual rent from a
messuage and virgate of land which John Rous holds in Falcutt and
6s annual rent from a messuage and virgate of land which John Hancok
holds in the same, and 4 shares of meadow in Astwell (described) and
1 share of meadow in Astwell 'Roughdichesbrigge' with 7 acres of land
in Astwell (described) and 1 cottage with curtilage and 3 roods of
land (described) in Astwell, to be held by the usual services. Warranty.
Witnesses: John Stokes, John Langston, John Brook, Henry de Barton,
Thomas Campworth, William Selesby, John Hancok, Thomas Fisscher, William
Hemfrey.
634 23 June 1416
Grant of attorney by John Matheu of Astwell appointing John Wodeward
of Astwell to give seisin to John Hetheryngton clerk, Thomas Huntyingdon
and Robert Aleyn of 12s rents and services, 4 shares and 1 share of
meadow, 7 acres and 3 roods of land and 1 cottage with curtilege in
Falcutt and Astwell. Witnesses: John Stokes, John Langton, Henry de
Barton, Thomas Campworth, John Brook, William Selesby, John Hancok,
John Calon.
635 22 July 1416
Grant and confirmation from John Hetheryngton clerk, Thomas Huntyngdon
and Rober Aleyn to: John de Catesby, John Stotesbury, and John Brook
and his heirs, of Astwelll of 6s annual rent from one messuage and
one virgate of land with appurts., which John Rous holds in Falcutt,
and 6s annual rent from one messuage and one virgate of land with
appurts., which John Hancok holds in Falcutt, together with both their
services, and also four shares of meadow in the south meadow of Astwell
and 1 piece of meadow called 'Rondychesbregge' and 7 acres of land
in Astwell, (described) and one cottage lately called 'Kobbers' with
curtilage and 3 roods of land adjoining, the whole of which they had
from John Mathew of Astwell. Usual services owed to chief lord. Witnesses:
Mathew Swetenham, Thomas Campworth, John Stotesbury of Whitfield,
William Selesby, John Calen.
636 21 Sept, 1416
Grant and confirmation from Nicholas Bysshop of Falcutt to John Hancok
of the same, of a messuage and appurts., in Falcutt (position described)
in perpetuity, at annual rent of 2d owing suit of court once a year
at the court of the chief lord. Warranty: Witnesses: John Calon, John
Rous, John Creton of Falcutt, John Tailor, Thomas Shortland of Helmdon.
637 10 Oct. 1425
Grant of attorney by Thomas Wydeuill and John Catesby to Thomas Huntyngdon
of Radstone appointing him to give seisin to Arthur Brook of Astwell,
his heirs and assigns, of their manor and all lands, tenements, etc.,
etc., in Astwell and Falcutt and Wappenham which they had from John
Brook.
638 12 Nov. 1426
Grant of attorney by Arthur Brook of Astwell to Robert Doyle, esq.,
to give seisin in John Wauer and Thomas Jakys of 'Thesterwauer', their
heirs and assigns of the manor, lands, tenements, etc., in Astwell,
Falcutt and Wappenham except the wood called Astwell Wood which he
had from Thomas Wydeuill and John Catesby.
639 10 Dec. 1427
Grant and confirmation from John Wauer and Thomas Jakes of 'Thest'
Wauer and Warks., (Cesters Over Farm,. Monks Kirby) to Arthur Brooke
of Astwell and Ellen his wife, and their heirs, of his manor of Astwell
Falcutt and Wappenham with all other lands, tenements, etc., etc.,
which they had by feofment of the said Arthur in the same, to be held
of chief lord by the usual services. If Arthur dies without heirs
the manor shall revert to Arthur, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses:
Thomas Huntyngdon, Thomas Campworth, John Stotesbery, Thomas Stotesbery,
John Bond.
640 7 Aug. 1444
Quitclaim from Hugh Hancok and William Creton to Walter Farenborowth,
his heirs and assigns, of all right to a toft and 2 selions in Falcutt
(described) and half virgate of land in Astwell fields with all their
apppurts. , which they had from Walter and Alice his wife (dau., of
John Calen).
641 16 June 1453
Grant and confirmation from William Selusby, formerly of Moreton to
Thomas Gresham, etc., Henry Skynnerton, esq., Thomas Clarell, etc.,
Robert Mallorre, esq., Master John Goodswayn rector of Charlton and
William Colyns rector of Maidford, their heirs and assigns, of, all
that wood called Astwell Wood which he had from Arthur Brook lord
of Astwell and others, to be held from the chief lord for the usual
services. Witnesses: Thomas Grene, esq., James Swetenham, esq., John
Stotusbury esq., William Sawter of Evenley, John Thorn of Brackley.
642 16 June 1453
Grant of attorney by William Selusby of Northampton appointing John
Janys and William Frankeleyn of Falcutt to deliver seisin to Thomas
Tresham, esq., Henry Skynnerton, esq., Thomas Clarell, esq., Robert
Mallorre esq., Master John Goodswayn rector of Charwelton and William
Colyns rector of Maidford, their heirs and assigns of a wood called
Astwell Wood.
643 11 July 1459
Exemplification of a common recover, suffered on Astwell manor , 4
messuages, 20 acres of land, 20 acres of wood and 20s of rent in Astwell,
Wappenham,and Falcutt which are conveyed from Thomas Gyfford, esq.,
and Eleanor his wife to Thomas Billyng and Katherine his wife. Attached
is a certificate for the delivery of seisin, 11 July, 1459
644 3 May 1462
Grant and confirmation from John Hancock of Falcutt, senior, to Thomas
Hancok his son and Margaret his wife of all his lands, tenements,
rents, pensions services, etc., which he has or shall have in Falcutt
and Astwell, for his life and then for his heirs, to be held by the
usual services. If he has no heirs they are to revert to John and
his heirs. Warranty. Witnesses: Richard Cokkell, John Yate,junior,
John Couper, Edward James, Ralph Maryot of Falcutt.
645 16 Feb. 1467
Grant and confirmation in perpetuity from William Bolten rector of
Stoke Bruern to Thomas Tresham, knight, and John Heton esq., of the
manor of Astwell, called 'Broken manor' with services pertaining to
reversions and services, meadows, pastures and pasture rights in Astwell,
Wappenham and Falcutt, owing the usual services. Witnesses: Walter
Mauntell, knight., William Needham, esq., John Grechy, esq., Edmund
Dorne, Thomas Lovet.
646 24 April 1471
Agreement between William Broke of Astwell son and heir of Arthur
Broke, and Dowce wife of William Broke, and Edmund Dorne and Margaret
his wife and Thomas Lovet of Astwell and Anne his wife, whereby: 1.
William and Dowce agree to grant Astwell manor with all lands, tenement,
in Astwell, Falcutt and Wappenham to Thomas Lovet his heirs and assigns
2. Edmund Dorne and Margaret his wife and Thomas Lovet and Anne his
wife, agree to grant to William Broke his heirs and assigns, the manors
of Rushton and Great Oakley, with all lands tenements, etc., in Rushton,
Great Oakley, Bulwick, Henwick (in Bulwick) Stanion, Newton, Weekley
and Little Oakley, which were of Thomas Lovet 3. John son and heir
of William and Douce shall marry Margaret dau., and heir of Thomas
Lovet. 4. John Broke, and his heirs, is to enjoy the manors of Rushton
and Great Oakley, and Rushton and other lands (except a life interest
to Dowce). 5. Margaret his wife and her heirs to enjoy the manor of
Astwell with its appurts.,
647 2 Jan. 1471/2.
Grant and confirmation from John Dawes and Alice his wife (dau., and
heiress of Roger Nicholas) to Thomas Lovet his heirs etc., of a messuage
with toft and croft and 1 virgate of land and all appurts., in Falcutt,
to be held by the accustomed services. Warranty. Witnesses: Richard
Hardon, John Pekke, John Maynefford Paul Darell, and Richard Billyng.
648 20 Jan. 1465/6
Final concord between Richard Clarell, John Swillyington and Thomas
Merton; and: Thomas Billying and Katherine his wife, whereby Billyng
and his wife recognise that Astwell Manor and 4 messuages, 20 acres
of land, 20 acres of wood and 20s rent with their appurts., in Astwell,
Falcutt, Wappenham and Helmdon belong to Clareell, Merton and Swillyngton
and his heirs, and warrant them in the same. Consid: £200
649 July 1476
Grant of attorney by Robert Hancok of London to James Starky and Richard
Griffith to deliver seisin to Thomas Billyng, knight and chief justice,
and Katherine his wife and Thomas Lovet of a messuage, 2 virgates
of land and 2 virgates of meadow with their appurts., in Falcutt.
Endorsement: re enrolment on the Memoranda Rolls, Trinity Term, 1476
650 25 Aug. 1478
Grant and confirmation in perpetuity from John Adkyns of Falcutt to
Robert Dud and John Bury of Slapton of a messuage and 1 virgate of
land in Falcutt and Astwell to be held for the due services. Warranty:
Witnesses: William Bury of Hemdon, William Grene and Edward James
of Falcutt.
651 20 Sept. 1478
Grant and confirmation from Robert Dud of Slapton and John Bury of
the same to John Adkyns of Falcutt and Katherine his wife, of one
messuage and 1 virgate of land with appurts; in Falcutt and Astwell,
to be held in perpetuity by the accustomed services. Witnesses: Thomas
Stotesbury of Sulgrave, Thomas Humfrey of the same, William Bury of
Helmdon, William Grene and Edward James of Falcutt.
652 20 Sept. 1478
Another copy of no. 651, see above.
653 12 Feb. 1481
Letter of attorney of Guy Fairfax knight and royal justice, Richard
Pigot servant and law of the king, William Catesby , esq., and Thomas
Kebell, appointing John Chancy and William Brett to receive seisin
of the manors of Astwell with all the lands, tenements etc., belonging
to it in Astwell, Wappenham and Falcutt from Thomas Billyng and Thomas
Lovett.
654 15 Feb. 1484/5
Lease from Roger Wake, Thomas Lovet and Richard Billying to Thomas
Hancok and Margaret his wife, of a messuage, croft and pasture for
2 cowson Falcutt common which William Carter holds, also an annual
rent of 13s 4d from all their lands, tenements, etc., in Falcutt.
To be held for the lives of Thomas and Margaret. No consideration
or rent mentioned. Grant of attorney to William Grene ad Robert Nichols
for delivery of seisin.
655 20 Nov.5 Hen (VII 1489?)
License of Margaret Garner widow of Morton, Northants., to King Henry
assenting to the case between William Cutlord and John Hyndesson and:
Richard Iseham and Robert Yarun concerning the manor of Astwell with
its appurts., and 22 messuages, 22 tofts, 2000 acres of land, 120
acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 220 acres of wood and 40s rent
in Astwell, Falcutt and Wappenham, to be pleaded in the royal court.
656 5 Feb. 1489/90
Grant and confirmation from William Cutlord and John Hyndesson to
Joan Lovet, Thomas Coke, William Danvers and many others (named) of
all his lands, tenements, etc., in Astwell, Falcutt and Wappenham
to be held on trust for John Lovet for life, then for his heirs, then
for Thomas Dorne, with very detailed provision for further succession..
Grant of attorney to Richard Billying and Rich. Osborne for delivery
of seisin.
657 14 Oct. 1491
Grant and confirmation from John Hancoks, clerk, to Thomas Cooke of
Bloxham of the lands, tenements, meadows, pastures and pasturages
in Falcutt which John Hancoke of Newport Pagnell held, for the usual
services, with warranty. Thomas Haslwicke of Helmdon and John Pulton
are appointed his attornies for the giving of possesssion. Witnesses:
William Rysley, Henry Wadlowe, John Page, John Umfrey and Willam Grene.
658 9 May 1496
Lease from Alexander Quadryng of Thaxted (Essex) and Joan his wife,
widow of Thomas Lovet senior) to Thomas Lovet of Rushton esq., (son
and heir of Thomas Lovet senior) of the manors called 'Byllying' and
'Broke' with all appurts., in Astwell, Falcutt and Wappenham, to be
held for 40 years (void if Thomas dies before this date) at an annual
rent of 51 marks.
659 N.d.
Grant and quitclaim from John son of Thomas de Swaltleue to Robert
de Wauncy knight of Astwell and his heirs and assigns of a tenement
with appurts., in Astwell and in the fields of Astwell and Wappenham
which Ralph Hosenoht formerly held from the said Robert. Witnesses:
William de Riperiis of Wappenham, Richard de Wauncy of same, Luke
of same, Simon called Albus of same, John de Norton in Astwell, John
de Morton clerk.
660 N.d. 16th cent. (1517 very faint)
Answers of Thomas Lovett to the bill of articles for decaying of houses
and committing of 300 acres of arable land into pasture.
661 13 August 1517
Contemporary copy of an inquisition concerning the decay of tillage
in Falcutt.
662 20 May 1528
Agreement between Sir George Throkmorton and Dame Anne Danvers of
Dauntsey (Wilts) and Thomas Lovet of Astwell, esq., that: 1. Thomas
Lovet, jun., (cousin of T.Lovet of Astwell) shall marry Anne Throkmorton
(dau., of Sir George). 2 T. Lovet of Astwell shall be guardian of
same Thomas and Anne, and during the minority of Lovet jun., shall
enjoy his property. 2. If Lovet sen., dies before L. jun., reaches
his majority, the guardianship is to pass to Throkmorton. 4.The property
of Thomas Lovet junior's father is to be conveyed to trustees for
the use of his guardian during his minority, then to use of himself
and Anne, being worth 40 marks annually, is to form Anne's jointure.
5. Certain lands and tenaments in Dorsington (Gloucs.,) to the annual
value of £14 3s 4d and others in Faluctt and Wappenham to annual value
of £25 16s. 8d are to be conveyed to trustees to very detailed uses
(being, in outline, to Lovet sen., for life, then to L.jun., then
to Anne) 6 After Lovet senior's decease lands in Newington (Oxon)
and Dorsington (Gloucs.,) to form jointure for Anne, whereof Astwell
manor shall also be part, are to pass to Lovet jun ., and L.sen's
, other property to pass to Lovet jun. on death. 7. Throckmorton is
to pay Lovet sen., £100. 8. Provision for marriages with other children
if Lovett jun., or Anne die before Lovet jun's., majority.
663 31 Oct. 1533
Agreement betw ., Dame Anne Danvers of Dauntsey, Wilts., widow and
Thos. Lovet sen., of Astwell esq., and: Richard Fermor of london,
merchant of the staple of Callais, in consideration of a marriage
between Thos. Lovet, jun., and Elizabeth Farmer, that: 1. Thos. Lovet
shall convey to Humphrey Broun and others the manor of S.Newington
and a yearly rent of £5 16s. from Dorsington manor and 10 marks yearly
to be held to the use of Elizabeth, then to Thos.. Lovet, jun., and
then to his heirs. 1. Thos. Lovet is to convey the residue of Dorsington
manor and all other lands in Gloucs., to the yearly value of 20 marks,
to be held to the use of Thomas L., sen., for life, then to Thos.L.
jun., and Elizabeth, and then to heirs of Thos. Lovet sen., 2. After
Thos.. Lovet's decease the manors of Astwell, Falcutt and Wappenham
shall descend to Thomas Lovet jun., 4. All Thos. Lovet's land settled
on his wife or future wives as jointure shall revert to Thos. Lovet
junior. 5. Richard Fermor shall pay Thos.Lovet sen., 400 marks. 6.
Richard Fermor shall receive the 40 marks (yearly part of the jointure)
and provide for Thomas Lovet jun., to study at one of the Inns of
Chancery for 2 years.
664 21 Jan 1546/7
Lease from Thos. Lovet of Astwell esq., to John Broune of Falcutt,
tanner of 'Blacknam' close (excepting timber, the 'hedg acre' and
fishing of a fish pool) for 10 years at annual rent of 33. 4d.
665 13 April 1549
Articles of agreement between Thomas Lovet of Astwell gent., and Thomas
Robyns and John Robyns husbandmen of Shotteswell concerning a lease.
Details as in lease, see. n. 666 below.
666 14 April 1549
Lease from Thomas Lovet of Astwell esq., to Thomas Robyns of 'Tachebrake'
and John Robyns of Shotteswell (Warks.,) husbandmen of a close called
'Wythie field' in Astwell with common for 15 score sheep in 'Crow
field', for 12 years at annual rent of £14, Thos. Lovet supplying
10 cart loads of hay a year.
667 10 Aug. 1550
Lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell, esq., to Laurence Marshall of
Northampton tiler of a house in Wappenham with all commons, etc.,
2 acres of arable, and every other years so much ground in Wappenham
field as shall bear 2 loads of hay, pasture for 2 beasts in Astwell,
a livery and 40s. annually, to be held during the joint lives of both
parties. Marshall is to repair with tiles and slates at his own costs
all houses, buildings etc., in Astwell and its appurts,
668 N.d. Temp. Eliz.
Thomas Lovet of Astwell's bill in Chancery versus Edward Thorne alias
Dorne late of Pytchley (Northants.,) and others concening common of
pasture in Astwell Frith (Draft).
669 N.d. Temp. Eliz
Sir George Shirley's bill in Star Chamber re disturbance and damage
to his rabbit warren at Astwell (draft)
670 23 Feb 1561/2.
Lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell esq, to George Altom of Radstone
of the closes called 'Withey Feylde' and ' seven acres close' with
common for 12 score sheep on 'Crowfeild' in Astwell for 10 years,
at annual rent of £10. Clauses re folding of sheep on certain fallow
fields and the provision of hurdles for the same.
671 1 May 1563
Agreement between Francis Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., and Thomas
Lovett of Astwell esq., in consid; of £400 and of a marriage between
John Shirley son and heir of Francis and Jane Lovett, dau., and heiress
of Thomas Lovett, that: 1. Thomas Lovett, John Shirley and Jane his
wife and John Lovett (brother of Thomas) shall levy a fine unto William
Mathew and Edmund Foster of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt with
7 messuages, 7 tofts, 3 mills, 1 dovecot, 14 gardens, 200 acres of
land, 140 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood,
300 acres of furze and heather, 10 acres of moor and 10 acres of marsh
and fishing, and £10 rent in Astwell and Falcutt by which the property
shall pass to Mathew and Foster and his heirs. 2. It is to be held
to the use of Thomas Lovett during his life. After his death as much
as is of the yearly value of £20 is to be to the use of the same Thomas's
executors for 12 years towards the ex- cution of his will and after
this the whole property is to be to the use of any future wife or
wives of Thomas and after their death to his eldest son, then any
other sons, then to the use of John and Jane afore- said and their
heirs with reversion to heirs of Thomas. 3. If Thomas Lovett makes
any leases of the same property for not more than 99 years at the
accustomed (or greater) rents then Mathew and Foster shall be seised
of the same and the terms of leases shall stand.
672 1 May 1563
Another copy of no.671, see above.
673 16 April 1564
Copy of a final concord made between William Mathewe and Edmund Foster
and: Thomas Lovet, esq., John Shirley and Joan his wife, and John
Lovet, whereby: the latter parties recognise William and Edmund's
claim to the manors of Astwell and Falcutt, and 7 messuages, 7 tofts,
3 watermills, 1 windmill, 1 dovecote, 14 gardens, 200 acres of land,
140 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 300
acres of heath, 10 acres of moor, 10 acres of marsh and £10 rents
in the same, and warrant them in the same. Consideration not readable
because document torn.
674 16 April 1564
Another copy of no. 673, see above.
675 16 April 1654
Original of 673, see above.
676 9 Feb. 1564/5
Royal pardon to William Mathew and Edmund Foster on receiving the
manors of Astwell and Falcutt, and all the messuages, lands, etc.,
as enumerated in no. 673 (see above)., as Intruders for defect in
obtaining royal license. Great seal.
677 8 June 1565
Draft agreement between the townships of Falcutt and Syresham re common
rights in Crowfield.
678 N.d. Post April 1566
Notes on the descent of Astwell manor. Two double sheets.
679 1566
Remembrances concerning the first enclosing of Astwell Park. Small
booklet, pp. 1-10. Cover formed of part of an old lease.
680 20 Aug. 1567
Certificate of the bishop of Peterborough of his reconciliation of
Falcutt chapel after pollution Seal of bishop of Peterborough.
681 8 Sept. 1569
Notarial exemplification of the evidence in a case of the restitution
of Falcutt chapel between the inhabitants of Falcutt and Thomas Bendbow
rector of Wappenham. Notary's mark.
682 13 Oct. 1571
Bargain and sale from Sir George Pecham of Denham (Bucks.,) kt., to
Thomas Lovet of Astwell esq., in consideration of £220, of his portions
of tithes in Astwell and Wappenham and 30s rent from his interest
in 2 closes called 'Blacknams' in Wappenham and of the coppices called
'Bychenhoow' and ' Stockynge Grove' and 1 pasture close with tenement
thereon, all in Syresham.
683 25 Aug. 1573
Lease from George Lovett of Astwell, esq., to John Wyllet jun., of
Astwell, yeoman, household servant to Thomas, in consideration of
faithful service, of 'Helmdon' close with its adjoining meadow, in
Astwell and Falcutt, to be held for 60 years if John Wyllet senior
and Isobel his wife shall live so long. Annual rent: £20.
684 10 Oct. 1573
(Copy of 685, see below) Lease from Thomas Lovet of Astwell, esq.,
to Thomas Barker of Astrop, gent., William Huggins, merchant of the
Staple, and John Wyllet of Falcutt, yeoman of great tithes in Astwell,
and leaase of Blackman's close in Wappenham, and Bechehhome Coppice
and Stocking Grove and Reynolds Close, all in Syresham, for 98 years
at annual rent of £4. Repair and good husbandry clauses.
685 10 July 1574
Lease from Thos. Lovet of Astwell, esq., to John Willet of Falcutt
yeoman and Isabel his wife, of his portion of the tithe in Wappenham
and Astwell and of 2 closes in Wappenham, 2 woods, and 1 close adjoining
a wood, with tenement, in Syresham and of all the lands, tenements
etc., in Astwell and Falcutt which he purchased from Sir George Peckham,
kt., and Mary his wife, to be held for 40 years if John and Isabel
shall live so long. Annual rent £4.
686 1579 - 87
Thomas Lovett esq's., bill of complaint in Chancery versus Edward
Thorn of Pytchley (Northants.,) re common of pasture in Astwell Frith.
(draft). (See also no. 668 above)
687 1579 - 87
George Shirley of Staunton Harold's bill of complaint in Chancery
versus Edward Thorne alias Dorne re common rights in Astwell.
688 7 Nov. 1581
Mortgage in £350 from William Greye of Shirley (Derbys.) esq., and
Jane his wife, to Richard Nanfan of London gent., on the manors of
Astwell and Falcutt, and all the messuages, lands, etc., as enumerated
in no.673 (see above).,
689 N.d. ante 1582
George Shirley of Staunton Harold's bill of complaint in Star Chamber
against William Grey and Richard Nanfan for attempting to defraud
him of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt.
690 18 Feb. 1581/2 N.B Shirley, Derbyshire
Lease from Geo.Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to William Greye
of Danebury (Essex) esq., and Jane his wife of the capital messuage
of Shirley, Shirley Park and Shirley mill and the miller's house,
to be held for 21 years (timber reserved).
691 18 May 1582
Bargain and sale from William Greye of Shirley, Derbys., and Jane
his wife, to Richard Nanfan of London, gent., in consideration of
a certain sum of money, of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt, and
all the messuages lands, etc., as enumerated in no.673 (see above)
The proviso of the indenture of 7 Nov. 1581 (see no. 688, above) is
to be null and void. Endorsement and re enrolment on Close Roll.
692 20 May 1582
Lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell, esq., to William Savage of Astwell
yeoman his servant, in consideration of good and dutiful service of
a messuage and lands (specified) in Falcutt, to be held for 60 years
at annual rent of 41s.
693 20 May 1582
Counterpart lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell to William Savage
of Astwell, yeoman servant to Thomas in consideration of good and
dutiful service, of a messuage in Falcutt in the tenure of John Tombes,
with its appurts.,and 1 close on the E. side, and another piece of
ground (specified). Timber reserved. To be held for 60 years at annual
rent of 41s.
694 28 Sept. 1582
Quitclaim from Richard Nanfan of London, gent., to George Shirley
of the provisions in an indenture of 29 June 1582 and of all other
claims to the manors of Astwell and Falcutt and to the messuages,
lands etc., of the same.
695 2 October 1582
Bargain and sale from Richard Nanfan of London gent., William Graye
of Shirley, Derbs., esq., to George Shirley of Staunton Harold esq.,
in consid: of a certain sum of money, of the manors of Astwell and
Falcutt with all lands, tenements and hereditaments belonging to the
same Nanfan and Greye. Endorsement re enrolment on Close Roll.
696 16 March 1583/4
Lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell esq., to John Willarde alias Willett
senior and Isabel his wife, in consideration of a certain sum of money,
of a messuage in Falcutt with all appurts., another messuage called
'Falcutt Lodge' with appurts., and part of 'Wormeshill' in Falcutt.
and one close about the aforesaid Lodge (excepting n the closes and
pasture called 'Wythyefields' and the 'Pooles' in Astwell) to be held
for 60 years at annual rent of £3.
697 16 March 1583/4
Another copy of no.696, see above.
698 20 March 1583/4
Lease from Thos. Lovett of Astwell esq., to Richard Seales of Nether
Radstone, yeoman, of a messuage in Falcutt with all appurts., and
that part of 'Wormes hill' in Falcutt in the occupation of Robert
Warreyne, with all appurts., to be held for 21 years at annual rent
of 31s. 4d.
699 20 March 1543/4
Counterpart of no.698, see above.
700 14 Jan. 1582/3
George Shirley to Francis Beaumont and Henry Beaumont, Covenant that
George Shirley shall be seized of all the manors of Astwell and Falcutt
for life, and after his death such person(s) as he shall devise it
to by will or other writing, then to his first son and his heirs and
then to 2nd son and his hairs and then to his 3rd son and his heirs,
then to heirs male of George Shirley and then to heirs male of deceased
(George's father). Proviso that if George Shirley pay Francis and
Henry Beaumont 10s at any time during his lifetime, in the hall of
his mansion house, then this indenture shall be void. Consid: brotherly
love and affection, property to continue in Shirley family, payment
of debts and legacies of George Shirley, after his decease.
701 21 April 1584
Attested copy of a lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell esq., to Geo.
Shirley of Staunton Harold esq., his grandson, in consideration of
natural love and affection, of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt,
with all lands, tenements, etc., including Astwell Park, except those
already leased to John Willard and William Savage and except all lands,
tithes, etc., lately purchased from Sir George Peckham; to be held
for 99 years at annual rent of £80.
702 21 April 1584
Revocation by Thomas Lovett of Astwell of a lease of the manors of
Astwell and Falcutt made to George Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq.,
of 25 March 1581/2, according to the terms of the original lease,
on the tender of 20s.
703 21 April 1584
Lease from Thomas Lovett of Astwell esq., to George Shirley of Staunton
Harold esq., his grandson, in consideration of natural love and affection
of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt, and Astwell Park, excepting
the messuages, lands. etc., leased to John and Isabel Willarde and
to William Savage and excepting the lands recently purchased of Sir
George Peckham bart., and Mary his wife; to be held for 99 years at
annual rent of £80.
704 23 April 1584
Counterpart lease from George Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to
John Willard alias Wilette of Falcutt yeoman, Isabel his wife, and
George Gyfford of Astwell, gent, of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt,
except Astwell Park and certain other property already leased to John
Willarde; to be held from the death of Thomas Lovette of Astwell esq.,
for 6 months at a perppercorn rent.
705 14 May 1585
Quitclaim from Christopher Hoddys of Greys Inn yeoman to Thomas Lovett
of Astwell, esq., of all actions, debts, forfeitures, etc., in connection
with informations exhibited by Christopher versus Thomas for destroying
200 acres of wood in Astwell and another 200 acres of arable in Wappenham
and Radstone, and converting them into pasture.
706 19 Sept. 1590
Grant by Geo. Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to Thomas Poole of
Ednaston (Derbys.,) his servant, of an annuity of £50 from a messuage
in Falcutt and Astwell in the tenure of William Warde. Proviso that
if George Shirley shall tender Thomas Poole 10s during the next 5
years at Staunton Harold manor house, the grant shall be void.
707 26 April 1592
Release by Thomas Leeson of Frankton (Warks.,) gent., and Humphry
Agarde of Long Whatton (Leics.,) yeoman to Geo. Shirley of Staunton
Harold esq., of: any right they may in virtue of lease(s) have to
a messuage called Falcutt lodge and part of 'Wormeshill', all in Falcutt
in the ternure of John Willet.
708 31 April 1592
Lease from Geo. Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to Thomas Leeson
of Frankton (Warks.,) of a messuage in Falcutt in the tenure of John
Willett and another messuage called Falcutt Lodge in tenure of same,
to- gether with that part of Wormshill in tenure of same, and 1 close
adjoining Falcutt Lodge, all in Falcutt, to be held for 3 years at
annual rent of £3.
709 Trinity term 1592
Sir Geo. Shirley's plea versus William Warde for damage to property
in Falcutt..
710 24 Nov. 1593
Assignment from Michael Harcourte of Leckhamstead (Bucks.,) to Geo.
Shirley of Astwell, esq., in consid: of 100 marks, of the residue
of 60 years lease of 2 messuages in Falcutt, one called Falcutt Lodge,
part of Wormeshill and a close, all in Falcutt, formerly leased by
Thomas Lovet of Astwell, esq., to John Willard, sen., and Isabel his
wife, and assigned by them to Harcourte.
711 29.Feb. 1585/6
Counterpart lease from Geo.Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to Robert
Warren of Falcutt husbandman and Henry Warren, his son, of a messuage
in Falcutt, 4 yardlands and 3 closes (named); the Lodge and its orchard
being reserved to Shirley and certain enclosed lands and timber also
reserved. Lease for term of 21 years at annual rent of 46s 8d.
712 29 Feb. 1595/6
Copy or draft of 711, see above.
713 19 April 1596
Indictment of Robert Polton of Wood Burcote (Northants.) labourer
for perjury as a witness in the case between Michael Harcourte esq.,
and Geo. Shirley esq., when he gave false evidence re common rights
in Astwell Park.
714 N.d c.1596-1617
Bill of complaint in Chancery of George Shirley of Staunton Harold,
esq., versus Sir William Spenser and William Lancaster re common rights
in a piece of land near Crowfield and adjoining 'Wythie Fielde' in
Astwell with Falcutt.
715 N.d c. 1596 -1617
Demurer to no. 714, see above
716 N.d. Late 16th or early 17th cent.
Jury list for George Shirley esq., versus William Lancaster for trespass,
in Astwell with Falcutt.
717 N.d. late 16th or early 17th cent.
Interrogatories in case Shirley versus Spencer. (See also last 3 items,
above.)
718 N.d c.1597
Brief in Roger Launde versus Humphrey Eager re detention of colt.
(Common rights in Astwell involved)
719 N.d. post June 1597
Sir George Shirley's bill in Star Chamber against witnesses for perjury
in the case about common rights in Crowfield, in Astwell.
720 N.d. Late 16th cent.
Copy of particulars re rent owed for Astwell to the Crown as due to
the castle and honour of Windsor.
721 N.d. Late 16th, early 17th cent.
The demurer of Thomas Howse and others to the bill of complaint of
George Shirley esq., accusing them of perjury in the trial between
Lawned and Eagers. Common rights in Astwell involved.
722 N.D. Early 17th cent.
The Solicitor General's report following the demurrer of Thomas Howse
and others to the bill of complaint of Geo. Shirley charging the defendant
with perjury re the prescription of a common then in dispute. He advises
that they should not be proceeded against.
723 N.d. Early 17th cent.
Interrogatories to be administered on behalf of George Shirley esq.,
versus Thomas Howse and others, re common rights reputed to belong
to Radstone manor in Crowfield. (Astwell with Falcutt area) See also
No. 724, below, for map.
724 N.d. Early 17th cent.
Map showing lands in Astwell and Falcutt, especially 'Crowfeeld' part
of which is in dispute. See no. 723, above for interrogatories in
case.
725 N.d.
List of exceptions to be made against certain witnesses if sworn.
(Probably concerned with the case of Radstone manor's rights in Crowfield.)
726 N.d. Late 16th, early 17th cent.
Note to make queries of John French (probably a witness in law case)
re Radstone's rights in Crowfield.
727 N.d. 17th cent.
Copy of depositions of Thomas House of Aynho, Old John Skales and
Marie Bignell of Milton re common rights of Radstone in Crowfield.
728 N.d. Late l6th early 17th cent.
Interrogatories to be administered on behalf of George Shirley versus
Thomas Howse and others, re common rights in Crowfield reputed to
belong to Radstone manor.
729 1598. Hilary term.
Note concerning proceedings in Weller, Launde, Lambere and Southam
versus Bgers (separate cases.)
730 1598. Hilary term.
Brief in Roger Lawnde versus Humfrey Eagers for detention of a colt
(common rights in New Park Astwell concerned). Kings Bench.
731 1598 Hilary term.
Brief in George Shirley esq., versus William Lancaster re pasture
rights in Crowfield.
732 1598. Hilary term.
Brief in Roger Lawnde versus Humphrey Eagers re detention of a colt,
involving common rights in Crowfield, Astwell.
733 1598. Trinity term.
Paper (first part missing) in Thomas Leeson versus William Warde -
re land in Falcutt.
734 1598. Trinity term.
Brief in Humphrey Welly versus Humphrey Eagers re detention of a colt,
involving question of common rights in Astwell.
735 23 Aug. 1598
Counterpart agreement betw. Geo. Shirley of Staunton Harold and: Sir
Henry Poole of Sapperton (Gloucs.,) Sir Christopher Litcote of Basildon
(Berks.,) , Giles Wroughton of Broad Hinton (Wilts.,) and Ralph Gibbes
of Himington (Warks.,) esqs., in consideration of a marriage between
Geo. Shirley and Lady Dorothy Unton Widow of Henry Unton, bart., that:
1. Geo. Shirley will levy a fine to Sir Henry Poole etc., of the manors
of Astwell and Falcutt, and 7 messuages, 7 tofts, 3 mills, 1 dovecote,
14 gardens, 200 acres of land, 140 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture,
200 acres of wood, 300 acres of heath and furze, 10 acres of moor,
10 acres of marsh and fishing and £10 rents in the same, and shall
recognise that they belong to them and warrant the same. 2. The property
is to be held to the use of Geo. Shirley and Lady Dorothy Unton, then
to their heirs male, then to their daughters to provide dowries of
£1,500, then to the heirs male of Geo. Shirley, and then to the right
heirs of Geo. Shirley.
736 2. Sept. 1598
Licence from the Crown to Geo. Shirley esq., to alienate the manors
of Astwell and Falcutt and all the messuages, lands, etc., as enumerated
in no. 735, see above, in Astwell, Falcutt, Wappenham and Syresham,
to Henry Poole, knight, Christopher Ludcote, kt., Giles Wroughton,
esq., and Ralph Gibbes esq., to be held to the use of George Shirley
and Dorothy Unton, with detailed provision for succession. Consid:
£8 6s. 8d. Great Seal.
737 Michaelmas term 1598
Brief in Humphrey Eagers versus James Collier for perjury in case
re common rights in Astwell.
738 Michaelmas term 1598
Brief in Humphrey Eagers versus James Collier for perjury as a witness
in Launde versus Eagers, re common rights in Astwell.
739 Michaelmas term 1598
Brief in Humphrey Eagers versus Katherine Brooke for perjury as witnesses
in Lawnde versus Eagers involving common lands in Astwell.
740 Michaelmas term 1598
Brief - same persons and same case as no 739. See above.
741 6 Oct. 1598
Final concord between Henry Poole kt., Christopher Ludcott, kt., Giles
Wroughton esq., and Ralph Gibbs esq., and: Geo. Shirley esq., whereby
George recognises the right of the first mentioned parties to the
manors of Astwell and Falcutt and all messuages, lands, etc., as enumerated
in no.735 and above, in Astwell and Falcutt, Wappenham and Syresham,
and warrants them in the same. Consid; £500
742 6 Oct. 1598 Copy of no. 741, see above.
743 7 March 1598/99
Quitclaim from Edward Dorne of Silverstone, gent., to Geo. Shirley
of Astwell, of all claim to common rights in Astwell Park.
744 Hilary term 1599
Brief in Roger Lawnde versus Humphrey Eagers re detention of a colt,
involving common rights in Crowfield, Astwell.
745 23 May 1600
Counterpart lease from Geo. Shirley of Astwell and Dame Dorothy Unton
his wife, to Henry Clifford of same, gent., of a messuage in which
Richard Scales lives, in Falcutt, and 2½ yardlands in same, and 3
closes (described) in same, to be held for 21 years at annual rent
of 33s. 4d, owing heriot of best beast.
746 1 June 1600
Counterpart lease from Geo. Shirley of Astwell esq., and Dame Dorothy
Unton his wife, to Thomas Gymes of Falcutt servant to the same, of
a messuage in which he lives in Falcutt, for 21 years if he so long
live with residue to his wife as long as unmarried, at annual rent
of 40s, owing heriot of best beast, with proviso that he shall serve
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