Catalogue

20 November 1323 (1) Thomas, son of John, son of Nicholas, fisherman (2) Gilbert Fullom and Agnes, his wife Gift of 1 toft and croft and 20a. land in Bishop Aukeland which Henry Surlement held Witnesses: Sir Robert de B[ ]ton, steward of Durham; John de Evenwod, bailiff of Bishop Aukeland; Sir Robert de Byncestur, knight; Nicholas Pollard; William Brackes; Richard Tagg; John de Carlion

1 September 1321 (1) Lewis, Bishop of Durham (2) William Brak Feoffment of 20a. of land in West Cotmore in Coundon Rent: 13s.4d. Witnesses: John de Caygners, knight; William de Kirkenry, knight; Robert de Byncestr, knight; John de Evonwod; Nicholas Pollard; John de Carlial

1 September 1687 (1) Cuthbert Snow, gent., plaintiff (2) William Leask, the younger, and Abigail, his wife, deforciants Two parts of a final concord in which the deforciants acknowledge 1 messuage, 50a. of land, 60a. of meadow, 60a. of pasture and common in Eavenwood Park, in the parish of Auckland, St. Andrew, to be the right of the plaintiff Consideration: 100 marks of silver

2 October 1361 (1) Henry de Cleseby (2) Elizabeth, widow of Robert de Bowes Feoffment for life of all lands and tenements of (1) in West Aukland from the gift and feoffment of Robert, the son and heir of Robert de Bowes, lying in a place called Boltonfeld. After death of Elizabeth to William, son of Robert de Bowes and his heirs forever and in default to Thomas, brother of William and his heirs and in default, 1/2 to Margaret, sister of Thomas and her heirs and 1/2 to Alice, sister of Margaret, in default of both, to next heirs of Robert de Bowes Witnesses: John Pollard; Thomas de Menell; William de Wakerfeld; John Artays; Thomas Ward and others

30 July 1385 (1) Sir William de Bowes (2) Thomas de Bowes Gift of 2 annual rents ... and all lands and tenements of Loteryngton

21 October 1409 (1) Thomas [Prestman] (2) George del Bowes, son and heir of Thomas del Bowes Gift of all land and tenements in Loteryngton after the death of John de Helton, clerk

1 June 1414 (1) John de Helton, clerk (2) Agnes, wife of John Clervaux Marriage settlement (and counterpart) of (2) and Thomas del Bowes, concerning the manor of Lutrington, held by gift of William de Bowes Witnesses: Robert Bellasys; John de Mordon; Robert Menill; Thomas Tailleboys; Robert de Binichestre

10 September 1569 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight; Edmond Smithson of Streatlam, clerk (2) Ralph Williamson of Readmershall, gent. and Dorothe, his wife Bargain and sale of 1/3 of the Manor of St. Heleyn Auckland Consideration: £320

16 July 1577 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) Rauf Williamson of Readmershall, gent., and Dorothie, his wife Grant of 1/3 of the Manor of St. Helen Aucklande Consideration: £320

5 February 1677/78 (1) Thomas Haswell of Corneforth, yeoman (2) Peter Haswell of Walworth Moore, yeoman Assignment of lease for 3 lives (named) of Corneforth corn mill, the batts adjoining and the water course, leased by (1) from the Bishop of Durham, 20 April 1675 Rent: £5 6s.8d. p.a. to the Bishop of Durham Consideration: £30

3 May 1679 (1) Peter Haswell of Cowton Grange, Yorkshire, yeoman (2) Richard Waugh of Cornforth, yeoman Assignment of a lease for 3 lives (named) in the other moiety of Cornforth cornmill Rent: moiety of £5 6s.8d. p.a. Consideration: £63

3 May 1679 (1) Peter Haswell of Cowton Graing, Yorkshire, yeoman (2) Thomas Waugh of Cornforth, yeoman Assignment of a lease for 3 lives (named) in a moiety of Cornforth Corn Mill, batts and watercourse Rent: moiety of £5 6s. 8d. p.a. Consideration: £63

27 October 1683 (1) Richard Waugh of Cornforth, yeoman; Thomas Waugh of Cornforth, yeoman (2) Thomas Hobson of Hett, carpenter Assignment of lease for 3 lives (named) of the 2 moieties of Cornforth cornmill, batts and watercourse Rent: £5 6s.8d. p.a. to Bishop of Durham Consideration: £200

1 August 1690 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforthmilne, in the parish of Bishop Middleham, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Crossgate, gent. Mortgage by assignment of lease for 3 lives of Cornforth cornmill, batts and watercourse Consideration: £75

1 August 1690 (1) Thomas Hobson of Cornforth Milne, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Crosgate, gent. Bond for performance of terms of mortgage by assignment of equal date

Receipt of Thomas Hobson for £75 from William Wilkinson as in D/St/D7/14, 1 August 1690

1 August 1690 (1) Thomas Hobson (2) David Dixon; Christopher Fulthorpe; George Dixon; Thomas Taylerson; George Dale; Jo[.] Proude; Michael Heighington or other attorneys of Durham Court of Pleas Warrant of attorney to confess judgement in action of ejectment between William Preston of Crosgate, yeoman, on the demise of William Wilkinson of Crosgate, gent. v (1) for the ownership of Cornforth corn mill and 20a. of ground called the Batts, occupied by (1)

22 November 1698 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforth Milne, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Crosgate, gent. Further mortgage by assignment of lease for 3 lives of Corneforth corn mill, the batts and water course Rent: £5 6s.8d. p.a to Bishop of Durham Consideration: £95 and interest

22 November 1698 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforth, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Crosgate, gent. Bond in £200 for performance of terms of mortgage of equal date

10 February 1699/1700 (1) Thomas Hobson of Cornforth Mill, yeoman (2) William Wilkinson of Crosgate, gent. (3) Charles Hutchinson of Durham City, gent. Assignment of mortgage for 3 lives by (1) to (3) of Cornforth cornmill, the batts and watercourse, leased by (1) from the Bishop of Durham, and previously mortgaged by (1) to (2) Rent: £5 6s. 8d. to Bishop of Durham Consideration: £100 (£3 from (3) to (1) and £97 from (3) to (2))

3 May 1704 (1) Thomas Hobson of Cornforth mill, yeoman (2) Charles Hutchinson of Hunderthwait, Yorkshire, gent. (3) James Finney, D.D., prebend of Durham Cathedral, and Mary, his wife Assignment of mortgage for 3 lives by (1) to (3) of Cornforth Cornmill, the batts and watercourse, leased by (1) from the Bishop of Durham, and previously mortgaged by (1) to (2) Consideration: £100 5s. (5s. from (3) to (1) and £100 from (3) to (2))

1 May 1707 (1) James Finney, D.D., prebend of Durham Cathedral, and Mary, his wife; Thomas Hobson of Corneforth Mill, yeoman (2) Richard Brodrepp of Sutton Colledge in Holdernesse nigh Hull, Yorkshire, esq. Assignment of mortgage for 3 lives of cornforth cornmill, the batts and watercourse, leased by Thomas Hobson from the Bishop of Durham, and previously mortgaged by Thomas Hobson to James Finney Consideration: £432 (£400 from (2) to James Finney and £32 from Thomas Hobson to James Finney)

n.d. [c.1300] (1) Alice, daughter of John Loune of Tynem[outh] (2) William, son of Roger de Buroudon Gift of all arable land of (1) in Buroudon townfields, etc. Rent: 7d. p.a. Witnesses: William de Hesilrigg, Seneschal of Tenem[outh]; Roger Baret; William de Wydeslade; Anselm of the same; Richard de Kyllingworth, clerk; John de Wyteley; Ralph [serviente]; Thomas de Holywell

n.d. [c.1300] (1) Alice, daughter of John Loune of Tynem[outh] (2) [ ] de Burhdun Gift of all arable land of (1) in fields of Burhdun, etc. Rent: 7d. p.a. Witnesses: William de Heselryg, Seneschal of Tynem[outh]; [ ] de Merston; William Stiward; Nicholas de Bacworth and Hugh of the same, et al.

13 and 14 May 1766 (1) Ralph Robson of Darlington, gent. (2) Thomas Lyon of Hetton, esq Lease and release of the Isle (1a), and Parcival Bank (3a) in Willington Consideration: £102 Appended: Schedule of deeds, 1628 - 1764

11 and 12 May 1767 (1) Ralph Robson of Darlington, gent., and Susannah, his wife (2) Thomas Lyon of Hetton, esq. Lease and release of a messuage and garth and of the Stack Garth, the Homestead, the Garrends and Longlands, (11a. 3r. 31p.) in Willington (parish of Brancepeth) in the tenure of William Storey Consideration: £310 Appended: Schedule of deeds. 1628 - 1764

29 July 1800 (1) John Ord of Lincolns Inn fields, Middlesex, esq., one of the Masters of Chancery, survivor of Farrer Wren, late of Binchester, esq., and Charles Wren, late of Newcastle upon Tyne, devisees and trustees of Thomas Lyon, late of Hetton House, deceased (2) John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore Release (lease missing) of closes called the Isle (1a) and Parcival Bank (3a) and a messuage and garth and closes called the Stack Garth, the Homestead, the Garrends and Longlands (11a. 3r. 31p.) in Willington Rent: 4s. and 8s.2d. p.a.

3 and 4 January 1707/08 (1) Stephen Hutchinson of Willington, gent. (2) Robert Hutchinson of the same, gent., son and heir apparent of (1) Lease and release of Two Chimney Mills, one a water corn mill, the other a wind mill on the Town Moore, Newcastle upon Tyne (boundaries specified) and a messuage in Back Row, Newcastle, formerly in possession of Samuel Chicken, tobacconist, now of (1) and a messuage built by (1) as a sugar house, adjoining the back of a messuage bought from Thomas Gibson, Whitesmith and a messuage and land called East Hurnes and West Hurnes in Willington, in the occupation of (1). Used in Hodshon et al. v Hutchinson et al.

27 and 28 September 1721 (1) Charles Wren of Binchester, esq. (2) Robert Hutchinson of Willington, gent. Lease and release of a close and house erected thereon in Willington at West end of the town in possession of (1) Consideration: £32 11s.

29 and 30 March 1731 (1) Thomas Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, clerk, executor and devisee of Robert Hutchinson, late of Hartlepool, gent.; and Robert Hodshon of London, gent., eldest son and heir apparent of John Hodshon of Bishop Auckland, gent. and nephew and heir of Robert Hutchinson (2) John Hodshon as above Lease and release of messuage and parcels of ground and dwelling house and garth in Willington and close called the Hurnes and closes divided in 3 called Wardell Hurne alias the Hurns (boundaries specified) Consideration: £100 a piece to Thomas Barnes and Robert Hodshon

30 and 31 May 1763 (1) Robert Chaloner of Bishop Auckland, esq., grandson and devisee of John Hodshon, gent., deceased and nephew, heir at law and devisee of Robert Hodshon, gent., deceased (2) Charles Chaloner of York, wine merchant, another grandson and devisee of John Hodshon and nephew and devisee of Robert Hodshon (3) Bartholomew Bowser of Bishop Auckland, esq. Lease and release of a capital messuage in the Market place of Bishop Auckland, late in occupation of John Hodshon, now of (1) and burgage formerly belonging to Thomas Todd, afterwards to Joseph Roper, Elizabeth Walton, widow, Ann Greensmith adjoining the capital messuage, in occupation of Robert Chaloner and burgages in the Market place heretofore belonging to Ann Ornsby, widow and others, late in several occupations of Rev. William Chaloner, clerk and Joseph Harrison, deceased and now in several occupations of Mrs. Wren and Mr. Farrer and the chaise house and stables in occupation of (1) and messuage and garth in Newgate in Bishop Auckland late belonging to Gartrude Stobart used as a malt kiln, now used as a workhouse and close called Pannire ? in occupation of Thomas Buttermer (boundaries specified) and close in Etherly Lane in occupation of William Apedaile (4a) and 2 parcels of ground called Freehold Acre and the Marble Way in Church Leazes (boundaries specified) and tithes of corn and grain on lands in township St. Helen Auckland, Henknowle and parish St. Andrew Auckland and messuage with land in Willington called the Hurns and Wardale Hurns (boundaries specified) and messuage and garth called Stonehouse in Thornley and Kirky Close, Easter Croft, Carlile riggs (8a), 2 Dales or Cavels of land and the garth on Kilnhill in Thornly and messuage with croft, in Thornly and garth, and 2 closes called Westermost Croft (14a) and riggs in townfields of Thornly late in possession of Cuthbert Foster and 1/2 of a messuage in Thornly (boundaries specified) and capital messuage and lands called Old Park, parish of Wolsingham to (3) in trust for (1)

13 June 1763 (1) Bartholemew Bowser, esq., plaintiff (2) Robert Chaloner, esq.; Charles Chaloner, wine merchant, deforciants Final concord in which the deforciants acknowledge 10 messuages, 10 cottages, 10 garths, 10 gardens, 300a. land, 300a. meadow, 500a. pasture and common of pasture in Bishop Auckland, Willington and Thornley and parishes of St. Andrew Auckland, Brancepeth and Wolsingham to be the right of the plaintiff

11 and 12 May 1767 (1) Robert Chaloner of Bishop Auckland, esq. (one of the grandsons, devisees and heir at law of John Hodgson, gent., deceased) and Dorothy, his wife (2) Charles Chaloner of York, wine merchant, (the other grandson and devisee of John Hodgson) and Mary, his wife (3) John Bowes, Earl of Strathmore Lease and release of a messuage, garth and grounds, called Wardell Hurne, in Willington (boundaries specified) and 15a. 3r. 8p. on Willington common (boundaries specified) Consideration: £900

Accounts relating to the purchase of lands in Willington by John Greenwell with letter to Samuel Castle concerning the conveyance, 14 February 1800, 1799 - 1800

12 January 1840 (1) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, esq. (2) John Botcherby of Darlington, esq.; and George Allison of Darlington, gent. Copy lease for 42 years of coalmines and shares in mines in Willington, Helmington Row and Byers Green Rents and conditions as specified

1841 (1) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, esq. (2) Joseph Love of North Shields, Northumberland, ship owner; Jospeh Straker and John Straker both of North Shields, merchants; Thomas Love of Durham, colliery viewer; John Appleton of Stockton upon Tees, ship owner; Robert Kendall of Darlington, corn merchant; Robert Thwaites of Durham, spirit merchant Draft lease for 42 years of coalmines at West Parks, Brancepeth (958a) Rents and conditions as specified

4 July 1534 (1) Cuthbert, Bishop of Durham (2) Edward Adthe, relative of Robert Adthe, late of Durham, deceased Quit claim of messuage and garden in Chestre, lately in occupation of Rowland Bille of Chestre

23 March 1613/14 (1) William, Bishop of Durham (2) Henry Killinghale of Middleton George, esq. Lease for 21 years of iron mines on commons, moors, wastes etc. of (1) on either side of the waters of Cockburne and Stanley burne, in several parishes of Chester in the Streate and Lanchester Rent: 13s.4d. p.a.

Terms and conditions for a lease of the coalmines under Blackburn Common (held under a lease from the Bishop of Durham) by Sir Robert Johnson Eden, bart, of Windlestone to William Hutt, esq., of Gibside, n.d. [1840s]

18 October 1672 (1) Dorothy Barnes of Darlington, spinster (2) Matthew Lamb of Darlington, gent. Bargain and sale of 7 beast gates on Branking Moor and in New Close alias Night Close, in territory of Darlington Consideration: £13 11s.3d.

Petition and submission of Ann Wilson for money owed to her by William Lamb in a dispute over Brankin Moor, n.d. [c.1725]

Draft abstract of title, 29 July 1748 - 20 June 1783, of John Cathrick, esq., to a farm and premises at Branking Moor, October 1808

Draft mortgages, correspondence to Thomas Wheldon and other papers relating to the auction of Branking Moor Farm, for the securing of £50 and interest, 1808 - 1809

15 June 1686 Award by Abraham Hilton of Hilton, gent., and John Richmond of Redworth, (commissioners appointed by agreement of 17 August 1685) dividing Houghton Moor between Christopher Vane, Thomas Bellingham, John Hodson and Robert Deenham

Copy valuation and report of a freehold farm, land and other property situate at Houghton-le-Side belonging to John Bowes, esq., and about to be offered for sale by auction at Darlington, with account of biddings at the sale, 20 November 1876

1 August 1557 (1) Richard Bowes of South Cowton, Yorkshire, esq.; George Bowes, gent., son and heir apparent of Richard (2) Henry Atkinson of Brassyde, yeoman Bargain and sale of a messuage called Brassyde and all lands etc. of (1) in Brassyde in tenure of Richard Atkinson Consideration: £24

n.d. [14th c.] (1) Scholastica, wife of Adam de Merley (2) William de Mordum and Matilda, his wife Feoffment of messuage between the land of William Haddok and land of Randolf de Medunsley in Clayporth Witnesses: William de Medunsley; Robert de Urpath; Randolph de Medunsley, and others

31 October 1464 (1) John Tang (2) Thomas Barler, glover Lease for 20 years of a kiln and garden at the end of 2 burgages of (1) in Claypurgh, in the tenure of Hugh Boner Rent: 12d. p.a. Witnesses: John Patyngham; John Wodmoriss and Hugh Sibson

28 March 1476 (1) John Tang (2) Thomas Barker Lease for 60 years of a kiln and garden in Clayp(ath) Rent: 12d. p.a. Witnesses: John Patyngham; John Wodmouse; Hugo Gibson Weser

20 December 1502 Will of William Barker of York, mercer, devising property in Clayporth, Durham, to his wife Agnes for life, and then to Agnes, Isabelle and Johanna, daughters of Thomas Barker, his brother. Remainders as specified. Executrix: Agnes, his wife

1 August 1510 (1) Robert Hedworth de [Derncuyk] near Gatisheved, esq.; Richard Hedworth, his son and heir, and Katherine, his wife (2) Richard Dunley of Durham, walkar Lease for 40 years of a burgage and a close behind it in Claporth in Durham, near a lead cross on north, between tenements of the prior of Durham on east and of John Hedworth, esq., on west Rent: 10s. p.a.

23 December 1512 (1) Robert Hedworth of Dervycruke near Gateshead, esq., and Richard Hedworth, his son and heir (2) Richard Snawdall of Durham, walker Lease for 40 years of 1 burgage and 1 close at Claporth in the north part of Durham, between the burgage of John Mason on the east, the burgage of the Gild of the Holy Cross in the church of St. Oswald on the west, the highway on the south, and the lane which leads to the chapel of St. Thomas on the north Rent: 10s. p.a.

8 June 1688 (1) Francis Sutton, gent., plaintiff (2) George Barkas and Elizabeth, his wife; John Spearman and Elizabeth, his wife; Elizabeth Lodge and Frances Lodge, spinsters; deforciants Final concord in which the deforciants acknowledge 1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 orchard and 1a. of land in Old Elvet to be the right of the plaintiff

9 August 1758 (1) Isabel Bickles, widow (2) Elizabeth Bowes Memorandum of agreement for bargain and sale of a messuage adjoining (2)'s house in Old Elvet, Durham, for £200

13 May 1852 (1) Edward Western of Great James Street, Bedford Row, gent.; Claude Bowes Lyon of H.M. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards; William Hutt of Gibside, esq.; trustees under The Bowes Estate Act 1850 (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. (3) Richard Thompson of Durham, gent. and mayor Copy conveyance of a messuage and outbuildings and garden in the Bow of Elvet in Durham in Old Elvet (boundaries specified) Consideration: £1220

13 May 1852 (1) Edward Western of Great James Street, Bedford Row, gent.; Claude Bowes Lyon of H.M. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards and William Hutt of Gibside, esq, trustees under the Bowes Estate Act 1850 (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. (3) Richard Thompson of Durham, gent. (4) Robert Burrell of Durham, esq. Copy conveyance of a close (3a) in parish of St. Oswald (boundaries specified) Consideration: £470

n.d. [18th c.] (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, esq. (2) 'A.B.' Draft of lease by bargain and sale (leading to a release) by (1) of several messuages in North Bailey, Durham City, once occupied by Elizabeth Marley and Katherine Bowes, deceased and now by Charis Coles, spinster, Mary Garter, widow, [ ] Rokeby, William and Margery Bowes, and the stable and coachhouse occupied by Margaret, Lady Darcy

n.d. [18th c.] (1) James Clavering, Greencroft, esq. (2) William Bowes, City of Durham, gent., and Margery Bowes, of the said city, spinster, devisees and executors of Katherine Bowes, late of said city, widow, their late mother (3) William Leaton, Gibside, gent. Draft release of messuages and other buildings in North Bailey, City of Durham, and assignment of bond, to (3) in trust for (2); with added note giving legal advice in connection with the transaction

19 December 1375 (1) Robert de Mashame and Margaret, his wife (2) Ralph de Ufferton, chaplain; Rowland del Helme; Robert, son of Agnes Lyghtfott Lease for lives of (1) of all property of (1) in the town of Durham and elsewhere in the bishopric of Durham Rent: 20 marks p.a. Witnesses: William del Chamber; John del Sayles; William Prentys; Hugo [L]ardener; John Coke

[ ] July 1726 (1) Edward Surtees of Cronywell, gent. (2) George Belley of Gibside, guardian to Nicholas Atkinson of Spring House Articles of an agreement reconfirming the lease and release made by Samuel Atkinson, father of Nicholas, to Edward Surtees concerning unspecified lands and farmholds in the parish of Ebchester Consideration: £50

7 April 1642 (1) John Fetherstonhalgh of Stanhophall in Wardail, esq. (2) William Dixon of Biggins, yeoman; Ralph Colpots of Stotley, yeoman Lease for 1000 years of a windmill and land called the Banks at Bruntoft Rent: 1d. p.a. Consideration: £100

n.d. [post 1661] (1) Anne Bowes, widow of Thomas Bowes of Streatlam Castle (2) Sir William Chayter of Croft, Yorkshire, bart., and Dame Peregrina, his wife and George Tocketts of Tocketts Hall, Yorkshire, and Jane, his wife, daughter of Sir Joseph Cradock, knight, and Jane, his wife, deceased ((1) and Dame Jane Cradock (deceased) being daughters of Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham) Draft agreement to levy a fine to secure legacies under the will of Anthony Maxton of property in Bruntoffe

3 May 1669 (1) George Brereton, Rector of Elwick (2) William Wardell of Brantoft, yeoman Lease for 21 years of a messuage in Brantoft belonging to Elwick rectory, already occupied by (2) with provision for compensation of (2) if (1) resigns from his position Consideration: £20 Rent: 12s. p.a.

2 August 1323 (1) John, son of Gilbert Gategang de Gatesheved (2) Robert, his guardian Grant of rent charge of 14s. out of tenement in Gatesheved in occupation of Richard Hanerkake, lying between 'vennels' of Kirkegatechare and Helgatechare Witnesses: John Gategang; Thomas de Vans, Geoffrey de Kybleswrth, bailiff; Ralph Bridok; John Larden; Walter Porter; Stephen de Nedler; Richard de Tesdell; Peter Guardian; Peter de Bradeley, clerk, and others

25 February 1365/66 (1) Thomas, son and heir of John Horner of Gatesheved, deceased (2) Agnes Horner Grant of all lands, tenements and rents etc. in township of Gatesheved Witnesses: Walter de Hesilden; John Plomer, bailiff, of Gatesheved; William de Spiryden; William Bower; Thomas Bower; William Miln; John Mareschall; William Mareschall; John Sothirn; Thomas de Oliffe, under-bailiff and others

27 November 1366 (1) Thomas Horner, son and heir of John Horner of Gatesheved, deceased (2) Agnes Horner Quitclaim of property bequeathed to (2) in township of Gatesheved Witnesses: Walter de Hesilden; John Plomer, bailiff of Gatesheved; William de Bedyngham; John de Layburn; Walter Pateson; Roger de Stanyngton; Henry de Oliff, under-bailiff

25 September 1371 (1) Richard de Kilnyngton, rector of the church of Gatesheved (2) John Chalonner and Cecilia, his wife Lease for 3 lives (named) of tenement in township of Gatesheved in occupation of Thomas Vesey, lying in lengths between the King's Highway and a stream flowing into the Tyne and in latitude between a tenement in tenure of John Sothirn on north, tenement of William de Bedyngham on south Rent: 16s. p.a. Witnesses: Walter de Hesylden, bailiff of Gatesheved; Roger Potter; William Marescholl; Walter Pateson; William Milner; John Sothyrn; William Bower; John Mareschall; Thomas Witt; Thomas del Clyff and others

28 March 1375 (1) William Gategang and Katherine, his wife (2) Walter de Hesilden and Elizabeth, his wife Gift of 1 messuage in Gatesheved forfeited by John Bardenay, bounded by messuages of William de Spiryden on south and William Godembour on north, Gatesheved highway on west and road belonging to Adam Wellgate on east Rent: 20s. p.a. Witnesses: John de Gysehopdall, John de Dolphanby; William Maireschall; Walter Patesone; William Forest; William Coller; William Milner; Thomas de Olyff; William de Hesilton

1 May 1375 (1) John de [Bollirby] chaplain .... of Gatesheved (2) John de [ ] de Gatesheved Quit claim of a tenement in Gatesheved in Pipewellgate, which (1) held in fee from [Dyot] Bower Witnesses: Walter de Hesylden, bailiff of Gatesheved; John de Birschopdale; John Awayn; John Trip; William Totte; Alexander Rote

1375 (1) Henry Gategangs, rector of Welton, and his heirs, John Gategangs and John of Barnard Castle (2) John de Dolphanby Grant of all land of (1) in township of Gatesheved lying in length between land of Sir Thomas Surtteys, knight, to south and a road called Hellegate on north and in breadth between the highway on west and [land ] of Robert de Gekoost on east Rent: 13s. 4d. p.a. Witnesses: Walter de Hesilden; Geoffrey of township of Gatesheved; John de Gischopdall; William Gategangs; Walter Patesson; William Mareschall; William Donne; Thomas de Olyff and others

21 April 1379 (1) William Gategang, son of Alan Gategang (2) John de Gyldefurth, miner Lease for life of (2) of all tenements of (1) in Pypwelgate, Gateshead Rent: 20s. p.a. Witnesses: Lord Merduc de Luly; Sir William de Wessyngton, knight; Walter Patson; William Forster; John de Dolfamby; Robert [Sineth] de Wynlaton, and others

20 March 1402/03 (1) William de Gategangs de Gatesheved (2) John de Dolphynby de Gatesheved; Richard de Hynton Grant of 1a. of land in Coherchare abutting in length on the land of the Bishop of Durham and breadth on land sometime of John de Aukeland on west and land of John de Dolphynby on east Rent: 2s. 6d. p.a. Witnesses: Thomas de Redehugh; John ffigge; William Wodeland; John Cuke; Thomas Chepman and others

22 May 1403 (1) William Cheseman of Newcastle upon Tyne (2) John Dolfynby of Gateshede; Richard de Lynton Gift of 2 adjacent burgages in Gateshede in a street called Akewelgat, between a tenement of (1) and tenement of Chantry of Virgin Mary extending from Kings highway to land of the lord Bishop and 1 garden in Gateshede, in street called Hellegat between land of Rector of Gateshede and land of Thomas Wytt Witnesses: John Low; John Bronne; Robert Smyth; Thomas Wite; John de Kirkeby and others

3 December 1405 (1) John de Dolphanby the elder (2) Roger del Buch Letter of attorney authorizing (2) to deliver seisin to Thomas Lanyndell, William de Norham and Richard de Paryssh, chaplain, of all property in Gateshevede and PipeWelgate in possession of (1) by gift of John de Henlay, clerk and William del Hill, chaplain (Latin, parchment, 1 membrane, 1 seal (pendant))

Bill of making void contracts for the sale of estate of the late Earl of Derwentwater in Northumberland, Durham and Cumberland, and of an annuity during the life of Charles Radcliffe, and related matters, n.d. [post 1723]

Draft or copy letters from Mr. Clavering to Lady Radcliffe seeking redress for the situation concerning wayleaves at Redhugh and Bensham collieries, as his coals are being prevented from reaching the river, with list of proposals to buy or lease Redhugh or obtain staithrooms and wayleaves, 1724 and n.d.

February 1724/25 (1) Lady Mary Radcliffe, Andrew Fenwick (2) George Liddell Extract of lease for 31 years of farmhold land at Redheugh, occupied by G. Parker, with the windmill and wayleave (reserving to Lady Mary Radcliffe) the right to lease wayleaves to others and all mines and quarries of lead, coal, stone, ironstone and clay) Rent: £110

Rental of Redheugh estate, May Day 1750

Copy receipts for rents paid by William Hall, farmer, to William Clapton, being due to the Queen for coalmines in Softley, 12 April and 27 October 1600

Memorandum of surrender of 1a. land in Bedburne on West of Ewdon Leazes, to William Addison, formerly in the possession of Tobias Davison and Henry Coates, 8 April 1693

22 June 1566 (1) Henry Scrope, knight, Lord Scrope of Boolton (2) Sir George Bowes of Southcowton, knight Lease for 21 years of a burgage in Hartilpowle (in possession of (1) for 29 years, by Letters Patent, of 15 March 1559/60) Rent: Accustomed rent and services

16 July 1447 (1) Alice, late wife of Robert Belton of [Benlac] (2) John, son of (1) Quit claim of 1/3 of land and meadow in Houghton in le Spryng Witnesses: John Hudum; Robert Halytron; William Kyrton, chaplain; Robert Burgh; Thomas Brimpton

28 October 1613 Copy of confirmation by Robert Pye, William Parker and Cuthbert Burrell of Collierly of the partition of 4 tenements in the township of Collierley purchased with Robert Cooke jointly from Sir William Bowes To Robert Pye: ' 1/4 and 1/3 of 1/4', the messuage he occupies, the West Wester Meadow, the Wester Chapell Meadow, the Wester Strother, the Easter Highfield, the Lower end of the Elmers and Lower End of the Broome Close, the west 1/3 of the Low Pasture ffeild adjoining the Strother, the Lynn Close, the West 1/3 of the Little Meadow, the West 1/3 of the High Pasture feild and the north part of the Little Meadow east from the Backhouse with ground in the Highfield To Cuthbert Burrell for his 1/4, messuage in his possession, the Easter part of the Wester Meadow, the Easter Chappell meadow, the Easter Strother, the Wester Highfield, the higher end of the Elmers, and higher end of Broome Close. To William Parker '2 parts of a 1/4 in 3 parts; and the seathouse in his possession, the two Easter parts of the Low Pasture, with 2 little closes, the 2 Easter 1/3ds of the little meadow, the 2 easter 1/3s of the the high pasture ffeild and 2 south 1/3s of the little Meadow East from the Backhouse. To Robert Cook: messuage in his tenure, and ground on East of township

5 July [1739] (1) Francis Nicholls of Lintz Green, esq. (2) William Oxley of Collierley, yeoman Lease for 7 years of messuages, tenements and farmhold at Collierly Rent: £21 p.a.

5 August 1295 (1) Gilbert, son of Thomas de Hamsterley (2) John, son of Bertrann, clerk Grant of 1/2 mark rent charge out of property held by Robert, son of Roger de Cornesowe, in township of Cornesowe Witnesses: Roger, Lord of Esch.; John Schryrrelok; Walter de Hessewell; Robert de Colpyhel; John Achostor; Roger de Cronesowe; John de Hovedon; Walter de Brafferton; Roger Clissore; Peter de Merkingfeld; Richard de Chilton; Symon de Norhampton; John Goos

9 January 1383/84 (1) Thomas de Claxton; John de Hedelam (2) John Scott of Colpighhale and Alice, his wife Lease for life of all lands and tenements etc. of (1) from the feoffment of John Scott and Alice, in the vill of Corneshow Witnesses: John de Soirtenyle; John de Gylesford; William de Gaureley; Alan de Stenele

July 1852 (1) Edward Western of Great James St., Bedford Row, esq.; Claude Bowes Lyon of H.M. 2nd Regiment of Lifeguards; William Hutt of Gibside, esq. (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. (3) Joseph Towns of Unthank, Northumberland, yeoman (4) Robert Richardson Dees of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. Copy conveyance of a public house and several parcels of land (9a. 27p.) at Cornsay in parish of Lanchester Atttached: plan and schedule Consideration: £480

7 February 1737/38 (1) Francis Nicholls of Lintz Green, esq. (2) James Lambton of Whitehall, Chester-le-Street, gent. Memorandum of an agreement for a lease for 9 years of Ousterley Farm, parish of Lanchester Rent: £35 p.a.

30 April 1740 (1) Francis Nicholls of Lintz Green, esq. (2) James Lambton of Whitehall, Chester-le-Street, gent. Draft lease for 9 years of messuages, tenements and a farmhold at Ousterley Rent: £35 p.a.

19 March 1738 (1) Thomas Thornton of Hether Witton, Northumberland, and Mary, his wife; Henry Witham of Cliffe, Yorkshire and Catherine, his wife; Thomas Fitzherbert of Swinnerton, Staffordshire and Elizabeth, his wife (Mary, Catherine and Elizabeth being the daughters and coheirs of Anthony Meaborne, late of Pontop) (2) Rt. Hon. Herbert Lord Viscount Windsor of Ireland; Baron Montjoy of the Isle of Wight; Rt. Hon. James Petty; Lord Viscount Dunkerron; John Simpson, Newcastle, hostman; and Francis Simpson, Newcastle, hostman [Draft] lease for 20 years of a seam of coal wrought in Tanfield Moor, Mr. Dawson's Tanfield and Bucksnook otherwise Lintz collieries and which can be wrought out of the lands of (1) known as Pontop, with wayleave Rent: £600 p.a. and 20s. per ten for every ten above 600 tens in any year (measures given)

9 December 1746 (1) Robert Armstrong of Swalwell, merchant (2) George Bowes Surrender of a rent charge of 20s. p.a. arising from property in Lanchester Consideration: £10

9 December 1746 (1) Robert Armstrong of Swalwell, merchant (2) George Bowes Bond in £20 for the payment of £10 and interest

9 April 1698 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforth, yeoman, and Susanna, his wife (2) Robert Spearman of Durham City, gent. Mortgage by assignment of lease for 21 years of 3/4 tenement and pastureland (West Riding, Woodhole, Subprior meadow and Broom piece) in Hett, leased by (1) from the Dean and Chapter of Durham, 27 March 1697, reserving mining, quarrying, timber and wayleave rights Consideration: £220 and interest

7 November 1702 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforth, yeoman, and Susanna, his wife (2) Robert Spearman of Durham City, gent. (3) Charles Hutchinson of Hundrethwaite, Yorkshire, gent. Assignment of mortgage by demise for 21 years by (1) and (2) to (3) of 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett Consideration: £270

3 May 1704 (1) Thomas Hobson of Cornforth, yeoman, and Susanna, his wife (2) Charles Hutchinson of Hunderthwait, Yorkshire, gent. (3) James Finney, D.D., prebend of Durham Cathedral and Mary, his wife Assignment of mortgage by demise by (1) and (2) to (3) of 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett Consideration: £300

3 May 1704 (1) Thomas Hobson of Conforth Milne, yeoman (2) James Finney, D.D., and Mary, his wife Bond in £80 for performance of terms of indentures of equal date

1 May 1707 (1) Rev. James Finney, D.D., prebend of Durham Cathedral and Mary, his wife; Thomas Hobson of Corneforth Mill, yeoman (2) Richard Brodrepp of Sutton Colledge, Holdernesse nigh Hull, Yorkshire, esq. Assignment of mortgage by demise for 21 years of 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett Consideration: £400 and interest

19 May 1709 (1) Richard Brodrepp of Sutton Colledge in Holdernesse nigh Hull, Yorkshire, esq; Thomas Hobson of Cornforth Miln, milner (2) Anne Bowes of Durham City, spinster Mortgage by assignment of lease for 21 years of 3/4 tenement and pasture land in Hett Consideration: £450 to Richard Bradrepp and 5s. to Thomas Hobson

8 August 1715 (1) Thomas Hobson of Corneforth Mill, joiner (2) Anne Bowes of the Colledge in Durham, spinster Quitclaim of all (1)'s rights of redemption in the 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett, leased by (2) from the Dean and Chapter of Durham by a deed of 27 May 1712 Consideration: £20

1 March 1716/17 (1) Rev. John Bowes, D.D., of Durham City; George Bowes of Durham City, esq; Jane Bowes of Durham City, spinster; administrators of the goods of Anne Bowes of Durham City, spinster, deceased (2) Thomas Rudd of New Elvet, Durham City, clerk Assignment of lease for 21 years by (1) to (2) in trust for John Bowes of 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett, leased by Anne Bowes from the Dean and Chapter of Durham in 1712, to be purchased by John Bowes with the consent of George Bowes and Jane Bowes Consideration: £150 bequeathed to John Bowes, £120 by John Bowes to George Bowes, £200 by John Bowes

10 March 1716/17 (1) Rev. John Bowes, D.D., of Durham City; Thomas Rudd of New Elvett, Durham City, clerk (2) Jane Bowes of Durham City, spinster; Gilbert Dawson of London, gent. Assignment by (1) to (2) in trust for Jane Bowes of a term of 21 years in 3/4 tenement and pastureland in Hett Consideration: £470 by Jane Bowes to John Bowes, 5s. by Gilbert Dawson to Thomas Rudd

29 September 1722 (1) Jane Bowes of Durham City, spinster (2) Mary Hobson of Hett, widow Lease for 7 years of 3/4 farm at Hett Rent: £36 p.a.

28 November 1740 (1) Jane Bowes of Durham, spinster (2) Jane Adamson of Hett, widow Copy lease for 3 years of messuage and 3/4 of a farm at Hett, in tenure of (2) Rent: £28 p.a.

5 February 1760 (1) Spencer Cowper, Doctor of Divinity and Dean of Durham Cathedral, and the Chapter of Durham (2) James Roddam of Edmondbyers, smelter Lease for 21 years of 20a. of land on Muggleswick common bounded on the west by Pedans Oak, on the south by Bowden Hope Burn and on the east and north by Muggleswick Common Rent: 10s. p.a.

Extracts from Court Rolls of John de Esk at Seton near Seham: 12 July 1420, 4 July 1425, 13 October 1429, 11 February 1432/33, 11 November 1433, 21 April 1435

22 August 1627 Letters patent of Richard, Bishop of Durham, endorsing the title of Francis Middleton concerning a fine levied by him from Thomas Middleton of the Manor of Seaton, 5 messuages, 1 wind mill, 10 tofts, 8 gardens, 10 orchards, 1000a. land, 1000a. meadow, 60a. pasture, 100a. woods, 1000a. moor, 10a. furze and heath and 12s. rent in Seaton, Slinglawe, Seham and Estburdon

21 January 1656/57 (1) Thomas Middleton of Newcastle upon Tyne, marriner (2) Katherine Clarkson of Swalwell, widow Lease for 60 years of an annuity of £10 out of the manor of Seaton near Seham and other lands in Seaton, East Burdon and Slinglea from the time of the death of Francis Middleton, gent.

21 January 1656/57 (1) Thomas Middleton of Newcastle upon Tine, marriner (2) Francis Middleton of Seaton Lease for 99 years of manor of Seaton nigh Seham, with demesne lands Rent: 2d. p.a.

1 May 1570 (1) Sir George Bowes of the Isle, knight (2) Robert Hycksone of Bradberry, yeoman Lease for 21 years of a tenement, 3 oxgangs of arable land, and 1 close (4.5a.), part of the said oxgangs, in Bradbury Consideration: £20 Rent: 4s., 2 capons and 2 hens p.a.

14 September 1572 (1) George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) Robert Swifte, parson of Sedgefeild Exchange of lands in Bradbury: from (2) to (1) lands in the west field, Birkewood, Oxleyes, Care gappe doles, and West Coure Close, and from (1) to (2) lands in northeast, south east fields and west fields (specified)

28 November 1572 (1) Sir George Bowes of the Ile, knight (2) Thomas Chylton of Bradbarye, yeoman Lease for 21 years of 31a., delved ready for dyking in the fields of Bradbarye, in the occupation of (2) Rent: £7 p.a.

1 February 1573/74 (1) Sir George Bowes of The Isle, knight (2) Ralph Harryson of Bradberye, labourer Lease for 21 years of 1 cottage in Bradbery Rent: 14s.4d. p.a.

2 February 1573/74 (1) Sir George Bowes of the Isle, knight (2) Ralph Harrison of Bradbarye, yeoman Lease for 21 years of 1/4 of the west half of Birkwodd, 1/4 of 3a. of the east end of the west cowe close adjoining, 1/4 of 3 little closes called Bolam Looge and 1/4 of 40a. of arable and meadow adjoining the 3 little closes in the Lordship of Bradbarye, and in tenure of (2) Rent: £4 10s. p.a.

26 March 1574 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) Thomas Clark of York, gent., and Mary, his wife Mortgage in £430 of the Manor of Bradberye Consideration: release by (2) of bond in £240 and of conveyance of lands in Yorkshire and County Durham of yearly value of £33, part of the inheritance of Sir Ralph Bulmer and Lady Ann, his wife, to (1) and Edmund Smythson, clerk

25 April 1213 (1) William Roil, parson de Segesfend (2) Walter, son of Adam Lease for 60 years of all land which (1) holds in Buterwic Consideration: 12 marks Rent: 2s. p.a.

25 October 1322 (1) [ ]ella, widow of Stephen de Brome (2) Thomas, son of John de Schottum Quitclaim of one messuage and lands in Mordann

[18 July] 1334 (1) John Skyrdy and Alice, his wife (2) Thomas, son of Roger de Salkock Grant of reversion of one messuage and 60a. of land in Mordun, which John, son of John Weslythetonne and Cecilia, his wife, hold Witnesses: Peter de Brakenbyrie; Thomas, son of Gilbert de Graystane; John de Evenwodes; Conan de Wakefeld; Geoffrey de Piketon

6 May 1393 (1) Thomas Chauncellar and Margaret, his wife (2) Peter de Mordon, son and heir of Margaret Lease for life of Margaret Chancellar of lands and tenements of (1) in the township of Mordon and Segefeld Rent: 30s.6d. p.a.

n.d. [14th c.] (1) Walter Dandr. (2) William Royl Feoffment of all (1)'s lands in township of Mordun Witnesses: Lord John de Rumesey, sheriff of Durham; Alexander de Helton; Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey; Thomas de Elus; Jordan de Dalden; Ralph de Epplingden; William de Hellewell; Geoffrey de Heppedun; Walter de Mandsteriis; William, his son; Simon de Bruntholt; Hugh de Capella; Ralph de Amndevill; Simone de Lamore; Geoffrey de Lamore; Adam de Bradey; Thomas de Thurstanetun; William, son of Herbet; William de Buterwik; Theobald de Lintun; Helia de Aldacres

n.d. [14th c.] (1) William Harpyn (2) William Royl Gift of all land, which (1) holds as gift of Walter Dandr. in township of Mordon Witnesses: Lord John de Rumes, sheriff; Alexander de Helton; Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey; Jordan de Dalden; Simon de Bruncott; Thomas de Es; Ralph de Epplingden; William de Hellewell; Walter de Monastriis; William, his son; Ralph Haget; Ralph Dandr etc.

n.d. [14th c.] (1) Thomas, son of Walter de Hett[on] (2) William de Mordon Feoffment of one messuage and of 8a. of land in township of Mordon and quitclaim by (1) Witnesses: Robert de Laton; Roger de Fulthorp; Thomas, son of John de Schotton; Ingram de Mordon; Roger Dorann

n.d. [14th c.] (1) William de Mordon, gent. (2) William, son of (1) Lease for life of (1) of a capital messuage, lands and cattle in Mordon Rent: 48s., 12 pecks of wheat, 4 pecks of barley and 8 pecks of oats p.a. Witnesses: Sir Gilbert de Herwerth, knight; Sir Richard Harpin knight; Sir Hugh Bourdon, knight; Thomas de Fissebone; John de Insula; John Borelic; Richard de Parter; Robert de Hoton; John de Stanepes; Peter de Herw[erth]; John de Cliford; Robert, son of Adam de Fissebane; John de [Sscotton], son of Ralph

n.d [14th c.] (1) Walter de Audreii (2) William, rector of the Church of Segelfeld Feoffment of all land in township of Mordun Witnesses: Lord John de Rumeley, sheriff of Durham; Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey; Jordan Hairun; Hugh the chaplain; Jordan de Daldene and Jordan, his son; Simon de Brunthole; William de Hellewell; Simon de La More; Geoffrey de La More; Adam de Merley; Adam de Bradeley; Thomas de Turltanestun; William de Buterwik; Helia de Attacres; Lord Peter de Dennigtun; Thomas de Poltune; Theobald de Lutton; William, son of Herbert

30 November 1446 (1) Robert Spence (2) John Percebryg Lease for 20 years of 3 cottages, waste, 3 gardens, 9a. of land, etc. at Segefeld Rent: 5s. to Bishop of Durham, 12d. p.a. to (1)

20 May 1570 (1) Myles Lonysdaile of Heildingley, Yorkshire, yeoman, and Ellyn, his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Cuthbert Spence, deceased (2) Sir George Bowes of the Ile, knight, and Edmonde Smythson of the same, clerk Grant of (1)'s part of the Manor of Morden, and all messuages, lands etc. in Morden, Stotlay, Myddleton, and Newbiginge in Teysdale Consideration: £80

6 October 1759 (1) Gilbert Wilkinson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, esq., executor of the will of Anthony Wilkinson late of Crosgate, Durham, deceased (2) Henry Wilson of Newbottle, gent. (3) Patrick Lyon of West Retford, Nottinghamshire, esq. Assignment of 1/3 part of corn tithes of Sockburn by (1) to (3) for remainder of a term of 21 years held by lease from Christs Hospital, Sherburn Rent: £1 15s. p.a. Consideration: £360 from (3) to (1), 5s. from (3) to (2)

8 July 1736 (1) George Middleton of South Shields, esq. (2) Samuell Dowson of South Shields, gent. Mortgage by (2) to (1) in £100 of parcel of ground in South Shields containing 20 yds in length, with 3 salt pans thereon and parcel of waste ground in South Shields containing 20 yds for residue of 21 years (as in lease of 9 August 1731) Endorsed: Memorandum of further mortgage in £20

8 July 1736 (1) George Middleton of South Shields, esq. (2) Samuel Dowson of South Shields, gent. Bond in £200 for repayment of £100

Account of [George] Middleton with George Bowes, with note of mortgage of Middleton's lease (from the Dean and Chapter) of 3 salt pans to George Bowes for payment of principal and interest due, 1 May 1742 - 8 September 1743

22 August 1743 (1) Bethia Dowson, widow, devisee and executrix of the will of Samuel Dowson of South Shields, gent., deceased (2) George Middleton of South Shields, esq. (3) George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. Assignment (and counterpart) of mortgage as D/St/D7/127 Consideration: £148 10s. to (1) and £240 9s.10d. owing to (3) from (2)

Memorandum of agreement between George Middleton of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and William Leaton of Gibside, gent. concerning assignment as in D/St/D7/132, 1 July 1746

1 August 1746 (1) George Middleton of South Shields, esq. (2) George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. Assignment of lease of property as D/St/D7/127 Consideration: £388 19s. 10d. already owed on mortgage and further £150

General release by George Middleton of Southshields, esq., to George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq., of all legal actions, etc., 21 August 1746

25 April 1750 (1) Spencer Cowper, D.D., Dean, and Chapter of Durham (2) George Bowes of Gibside, esq. Lease for 21 years of property as D/St/D7/127 Rent: 35s. p.a. and further 10s. for each additional salt pan built

29 October 1756 (1) George Bowes of Gibside, esq. (2) Ralph Carr of Dunston Hill, merchant Acknowledgement of receipt of the consideration for the assignment to (2) of a granary, parcel of waste and quay at South Shields, part of 3 salt pans leased to (1) by the Dean and Chapter of Durham

n.d. [c.1756] (1) George Bowes of Gibside, esq. (2) Ralph Carr of Dunston Hill, merchant Draft indenture of covenant whereby (1) agrees that he took a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Durham of property as in D/St/D7/135 to the use of (2)

28 September 1757 (1) Spencer Couper, D.D., and Chapter of Durham (2) George Bowes of Gibside, esq. Lease for 21 years of property as D/St/D7/127 Rent: 35s. p.a. and further sums of 10s. for each of 3 salt pans to be built

Licence from Viscount Vane to Michael Rayne relating to the enclosure of 5a. of Langleydale, at yearly rent of 5s., 9 June 1692

8 November 1570 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streytlam, knight (2) Frauncys Slyngisby of Screving, Yorkshire, esq.; Frauncis Tanckerd of Bylton Park, Yorkshire, gent. Mortgage in £180 of closes called Sandernes Knapdenhyll and Little Somer feylde alias South Field in Stockton, leased from James, Bishop of Durham 1 October 1568 for 21 years at £11 p.a. by (1)

Schedule of deeds of premises in Thistle Green, Stockton, 27 August 1716 - 12 May 1759

Notice of a sale by public auction at the Red Lion, Stockton, on 7 December 1802 of a freehold burgage or dwelling house in the principal street in Stockton lately occupied by Thomas Simpson, a bankrupt, by order of his assignees

5 December 1578 (1) George Bowes of Streetlame, knight (2) John Hedworth of Harverton, esq. Grant of lands and tenements in Harverton, formerly the inheritance of John Conyers of Huton upon Wyske, Yorkshire

2 November 1455 (1) Robert Hedworth, esq. (2) Robert Melet Letter of attorney authorizing (2) to deliver seisin to William Lambton, esq., of all lands, tenements, messuages, etc., of (1) after the death of John Hedworth in Whitbern, Westboldon, Monkton, and crofts in Sunderland near the sea called Estcrofter, Westcrofter

3 November 1455 (1) Robert Hedworth, esq., and Margaret, his wife (2) Robert Holm de Wermouth Letter of attorney authorizing (2) to receive seisin from William Lambton, esq., of all his lands, tenements, messuages, rents, etc. from the feoffment of (1) in the townships of Whitbern, Westboldon, Monkton and Crofts in Sunderland by the sea called Estcrofter and Westcrofter

10 June 1573 (1) Sir George Bowes of Stretlam (2) Henry Garstell of Bradley burne, yeoman Lease for 21 years of Craw Close on east of Bradley burne, Bradley Rent: 8s. p.a.

10 June 1573 (1) Sir George Bowes of Stretlam, knight, yeoman (2) Percivell Applebe of Bayarton Lease for 21 years of a messuage called Crosflats in Braydley Rent: 10s. p.a.

10 June 1573 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) John Garthwait of Bradleyburne, yeoman Lease for the term of 21 years of a messuage in Bradley, already occupied by (2) Rent: 8s. p.a.

29 and 30 April [1702] (1) Cuthbert Bowes of Durham City, gent. (2) George Bowes of Bradley, esq. (3) Rev. John Bowes, D.D., prebendary of Durham and Ralph Hutton of Mainsforth, gent. Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of lands in Bradley manor, in the parish of Wolsingham in trust for (2) for life in tail male with annuity of £50 for (1) for life and then (1)'s wife

17 April 1537 (1) John Barbon of Wolsyngham, gent. (2) Robert Bowes, esq.; Anthony Bellyses, clerk; Roland Thyrkyld, clerk; Anthony Smythe, gent. (3) Richard Bellyses of Henkioll, esq. Feoffment of manor of Bradewod with all (1)'s other lands and rents in Bradewod (except a messuage called Begyns), a parcel of land adjacent to the estate in Wardaile, held by George Emmerson, gent., and Pynd foldhowse in Stanhop, held by Adam Wall to the use of (3)

27 [ ] 1554/55 (1) John Barbon of Bigginges in Wardaill, gent. (2) William Belassis of Henknoull de Henkno, esq. Quitclaim of rights in a messuage called Bigginges in Wardaill

26 March 1555 (1) William Belasses of Henknoll, esq. (2) John Bacbon of Byggingis in Wardaill, gent. Bargain and sale by (2) to (1) of a messuage called Bygginges in Wardaile and land thereto belonging Consideration: £43 6s. 2d.

Permission from James, Bishop of Durham to William Bellases, knight, and Margaret, his wife, to convey to Christopher Aththe the manor of Bradwodde and 10 messuages, 6 cottages, 10 tofts, 10 gardens, 4 orchards, 100a. land, 200a. meadow, 300a. pasture, 100a. wood, 400a. moor, 200a. turbary, 100a. furze and heath, in Bradwodde and biggins, parishes of Wulsingham and Stanhoppe, 10 July 1561

20 February 1561/62 (1) Sir William Bellasses of Newbrughe, Yorkshire (2) Christopher Aththie of Durham, gent. Bargain and sale of the manor of Bradwoode, and tenement in parish of Wulsingham in Wardale and a parcel of ground called Byggyn Grene containing 12a. in Byggins

24 February 1561/62 (1) William Bellasis de Newburghe, Yorkshire, knight (2) Christopher Aththe, gent. Bargain and sale of the manor of Bradwodde in the parish of Wulsyngham and Stanhoppe and tenement called Byggyns in the parish of Wulsyngham, now occupied by John Jopplyng

25 November 1581 (1) John Hethe of Kepeyere, esq. (2) Christopher Athie of Bradwood, gent. Gift of tithes called Gillie tithes on Bradwood and Biggins, in the possession and occupation of (2), with all other rights which (1) has in the property Consideration: £26 13s. 4d.

4 February 1595/96 (1) Christopher Atthy, the elder, of Bradwood, gent. (2) Christopher Atthy, the younger of Bradwood, gent., son and heir apparent of (1) Lease for the term of (1)'s life of Bradwood manor and all other freehold lands and tenements held by (1) in County Durham Rent: £10 p.a. if demanded

20 June 1616 (1) Christopher Athie of Bradwodd, gent. (2) Thomas Aisley of Sunniside, Wolsingham, yeoman Mortgage by demise for 60 years of Claverhillclose and Eweclose in Bradwood manor Rent: £6 p.a. for the first 40 years, 4d. p.a. for the residue Consideration: £80

14 May 1619 (1) Christopher Athye of Bradewood, gent. (2) Thomas Tempest of Stella, esq.; Roger Tockettes of Ulnabie, esq.; Nicholas Athye, son and heir apparant of (1) Bargain and sale of a capital messuage of Bradewood in the parishes of Stanhope and Wolsingham Consideration: £600

30 June 1626 (1) Christopher Athie of Broadwood, gent. (2) Robert Pleasaunce of Durham city, esq.; Henry Jackson of Wolsingham, yeoman; Christopher Robinson of Wolsingham, yeoman (3) Anthony Maxton, the younger, of Wolsingham (4) Anthony Maxton, the elder, of Wolsingham, clerk Mortgage by assignment for a term of 21 years by (1) to Robert Pleasaunce and Christopher Robinson in trust for (3) of an annual rent of £6 p.a. paid by Thomas Aysley on Claverhill close and Eweclose in Bradwood, mortgaged to him by (1) by a deed of 20 June 1616. If (1) repays mortgage, (1) is to demise Eweclose to Robert Pleasaunce and Christopher Robinson in trust for (3) for the residue of the 21 year term Endorsement: memorandum that if (1) repays £360 to (4) the deed will be void Consideration: £360 paid by Robert Pleasaunce and Henry Jackson to (1)

30 June 1626 (1) Sir Thomas Tempest of Stella, baronet; Roger Tockettes of Witton Castle, esq.; Christopher Atthie and Nicholas Atthie both of Broadwood (2) Robert Pleasaunce of Durham City, esq.; Henry Jackson of Wolsingham, yeoman Mortgage of freehold and copyhold land in Bradwood and Biggins (except Claverhill close and Yeowclose) leased for a term of 21 years by (1) to (2) by a deed of the same day Rent: 2d. p.a. to (1), 40s. p.a. to Bishop of Durham Consideration: £360

31 July 1626 (1) Christopher Atthie of Bradwoodd, gent., and Nicholas Atthie of the same, gent. (2) Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk Bond in £40 to preserve all trees and wood on the Manor of Bradwood and Biggins for 10 years, unless with permission of (2) and to pay £5 on 1 May 1636

24 April 1629 (1) Christopher Todd of Frosterley, yeoman (2) Henry Jackson of Wolsingham, yeoman, Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeoman Mortgage by demise for 100 years of land called the wastes in Frosterley manor occupied by Anthony Maxton, clerk Consideration: £10

18 January 1629/30 (1) Christopher Athie of Bradwood, gent. (2) Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk Bond in £20 for performance of covenants contained in bargain and sale of equal date

22 April 1630 (1) Christopher Athie of Bradwood, gent. (2) John Mitchell of Holehouse, yeoman; William Mitchell of Bradleyhall, yeoman Bargain and sale of Claverhill close and Yeowclose in Bradwood to the use of Henry Jackson of Garmansway, yeoman and Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham for the term of 99 years, then to the use of Anthony Maxton the elder and the younger of Wolsingham. The mortgage to Thomas Aynsley made in 1616 to be continued Consideration: £20

14 December 1630 (1) Sir Thomas Tempest of Stella, bart. (2) Nicholas Athy of Broadwodd, gent. Quitclaim of (1)'s rights in the capital messuage of Bradwood, reciting deed of 14 May 1619

15 February 1630/31 (1) Christopher Todd of Frosterley, yeoman (2) Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk; Anthony Maxton the younger, his son Bargain and sale of land called the wastes in Frosterley (adjacent to Calfe close in Bradwood) occupied by Henry Jackson and Christopher Lodge. The mortgage to Henry Jackson and Christopher Lodge for 100 years made 24 April 1629 to be continued Consideration: £16 10s.

8 August 1631 (1) John Mitchell and William Mitchell, plaintiffs (2) Roger Tockells, esq., Christopher Athie, gent. and Elizabeth, his wife and Nicholas Athie, gent., deforciants Two parts of a final concord in which the deforciants acknowledge the manor of Bradewud, 10 messuages, 6 cottages, 10 tofts, 1 mill, 10 gardens, 4 orchards, 100a. land, 200a. meadow, 300a. pasture, 100a. wood, 500a. moor, 200a. turbary, 100a. furze and heath in Bradwodde and Byggins, in parishes of Walsingham and Stanhoppe, to be the right of the plaintiff Consideration: £3000

17 September 1631 (1) Christopher Todd of Frosterley, yeoman (2) John Mitchell of Marwood, yeoman; William Mitchell of Bradley, yeoman Bargain and sale of Wainford Close in Frosterley occupied by (1) to the use of Anthony Maxton, the elder and the younger of Wolsingham. The mortgage by demise of 40 years by (1) to Henry Jackson and Christopher Todd by deed of 12 June 1631 to continue Consideration: £10

1632 Writ out of Chancery concerning William Davis and William Illanson v Anthony Maxton, clerk, and Anthony Maxton, gent., concerning entry after ejection of William Davis and William Illanson into property as in D/St/D7/167 Attached: Related extracts from Durham Court rolls, 27 July 1632

24 October 1635 (1) Christopher Athie of Durham City, gent.; Nicholas Athie of Stellay, gent.; Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeoman (2) Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk; Anthony Maxton the younger of Wolsingham; Ralph Colepotts of Stotley, yeoman; William Dixon of Biggins, yeoman Release of 'errors or writs of error'

28 October 1635 (1) Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeoman (2) William Dixon of Biggins, yeoman; Ralph Colepotts of Stotley, yeoman (3) Christopher Athie of Durham City, gent.; Nicholas Athie of Stellay, gent. Covenant between (1), (2) and (3) that the recovery of a messuage called Biggins and of Bradwood corn milne by (2) from (1) in Durham Chancery court in 1634, shall be to use of Henry Jackson of Garmanswaie, yeoman and (1) for 99 years and then to the use of Anthony Maxton the elder and younger of Wolsingham

21 May 1636 Exemplification of a recovery by William Dixon and Ralph Colpotts from Anthony Maxton, clerk, of the Manor of Bradwood and 16 messuages, 10 tofts, 1 mill, 10 gardens, 100a. land, 200a. meadow, 300a. pasture, 100a. wood, 100a. furze and heath, 500a. moor and 200a. turbary in Bradwood, byggins, Wolsingham and Stanhopp Tenant to the praecipe: Christopher Lodge Common vouchees: Christopher Atthye and Nicholas Atthye

16 May 1637 (1) John Fetherstonhalgh of Stanhoppehall, esq. (2) Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk Bond in £1000 for performance by (1) of terms of an indenture of equal date between (1), (2), Henry Jackson of Garmansway, yeoman and Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeoman

21 December 1641 (1) Lancelot Chapman of Frosterley, yeoman (2) Anthony Maxton of Wulsingham, clerk Bargain and sale of Wainefoorde close in Frosterley, occupied by (1) Consideration: £3

11 October 1642 Extracts of the court rolls of the Evenwood Court Baron and Wolsingham Hallmote courts relating to specified properties in Evenwood and Wolsingham surrendered to the use of Anthony Maxton for life, including Colecroft and Newclose in Evenwood and Biggin greene and Nawsland in Wolsingham

24 October 1645 Appointment by Anthony Maxton of Wolsingham, clerk, of copyhold land as follows: a tenement, containing 125a. 3r. occupied by Mathew Crathorne, a tenement containing 125a. occupied by Simpson, a parcel of ground called Colecroft, a messuage and 2 oxgangs of land and a close called New Close or New Field, all in the manor of Evenwood, and a parcel of land containing 3 acres on the west of East Haropburne upon one ditch once belonging to William Marley, all William Marley's holdings in Haropp, a parcel of ground in Thornbush, at the high end of the old casten dike in Biggins Green, the boundary running from there to the great stone affixed in the earth, on the south side, then through the middle of Harvie Hill to the two round hills on the east side of the road to Stanhope, then to the corner of Pausmeadows near the old wall on the west side, containing 21a., moiety of a messuage and parcel of Chequerland containing 1a., a parcel of pasture called Biggin Green containing 16a., a parcel of ground once part of the Lord's waste near Fel Close, two parts of 6, of a parcel of ground called Redgatesheel near Ewdenhead, a messuage and 16a. of land called Pausmeadows, and a parcel of the Lord's waste containing 3a., extending on south to the west gate of Haropp, along the road to the top of the hill above Pausmeadows to a wall on the east and south of Pausmeadows, bounded by the new intake of Harvie Hill, all in the manor of Wolsingham, to his own use for life, then to the use of his daughter Anne and her heirs, in accordance with two surrenders by Maxton dated 27 September [1642] to the Lords of the manors of Evenwood and Wolsingham, to the use of trustees, for his future appointees. Recites surrenders by Anthony Maxton and surrender by Henry Jackson of Garmansway and Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeomen, dated 26 September [1642] of 3a. in New Moore, Evenwood, to the same uses

24 October 1645 (1) Anthony Maxton of Haperley, clerk (2) Henry Jackson of Cornforth, yeoman Bargain and sale of manor of Bradwood and a messuage called Biggins and all lands in Frosterley in parish of Stanhop and Wolsingham and Manor of Stotley, and parcels of ground called Eastfield of Stotley and Westfield of Stotley, the Iland, Stotley Pasture, The Ridding in Midleton in Teasdale, and Stacklande, Birkclose, Gilbanke, a messuage in the manor of Eggleston called Foggerthwart to (2) to the use of (1) for life and then to his daughter Anne and her heirs Consideration: £5

Award by John Chapman of Streatlam Castle, clerk, Robert Hopper of Ashes, parish of Wolsingham, gents, in dispute between Anne Bowes of Streatlam Castle, widow, and Arthur Topling of Landien, parish of Wolsingham concerning wayleave over land at Biggins, 7 November 1693

19 June 1573 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) Roland Johnsone of Newlandsyde in Wardayll, yeoman Lease for 21 years of a messuage at Newlandsyde in Wardayl already occupied by (2) Rent: 16s.8d. p.a. to (1), 6s.9d. p.a. to Bishop of Durham

9 March 1573/74 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight; John Hewton/Hutton of Dalton upon Teese, Yorkshire, yeoman, servant of Sir George Bowes (2) William Hartburne of Elstobbe; Cuthbert Hartburne of Wolsingham, yeoman Bargain and sale of messuage called [Rolhupsyde] and a tenement in Wollsyngham, granted to (1) by letters patent of Elizabeth I Consideration: £40

28 March 1577 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knight (2) Peter Maddyson of Unthancke Bargain and sale of tenements called Rogerley, Dryburnsyde and Newlandsyde in the parish of Stanhope occupied by Elizabeth Trollope, Henry Fetherstone and Rowland Johnson Consideration: £225 13s.4d.

8 February 1641/42 (1) John Fetherstonhalgh, Wardaile, esq. (2) Christopher Lodge of Wolsingham, yeoman Lease for residue of 99 years of a capital messuage called Horsleyburne, and a parcel of land called the Loaming, parish of Stanhop in Wardaile Consideration: £350 Rent: 1d. p.a.

1 and 2 July 1718 (1) John Gray of Durham City, alderman (2) Mary Bowes of South Bailey, Durham City, spinster (3) Rev. John Bowes of Durham City, D.D.; John Hutton of Durham City, gent. Marriage settlement on the intended marriage of (1) and (2), by lease and release by (1) to (3) of a messuage and farm in Wyserly in the parish of Wolsingham and assignment of a lease for 21 years in a messuage in Stanhope leased from the Bishop of Durham in trust for (1) for life, remainder to (2) for life, in tail

Memoranda concerning the handover of D/St/D7/183, and deeds relating to a settlement for securing £10 to Cuthbert Bowes and the entail of lands on Thomas and Ralph Bowes, 18 August 1722

2 February 1734 (1) John Wall the elder of Harperbey, yeoman (2) Nicholas Andrew of Eastern Law, parish of Ebchester, yeoman Draft for a bond concerning a messuage in Stanhope parish, citing a series of previous mortgage agreements

20 February 1833 (1) John Green (2) James Green Copy memorandum of an agreement for a lease of Mill Isles and Hunter field in Wolsingham Rent: £90 p.a.

28 March 1346 (1) Adam de Bowes (2) John, Lord of Eggliston in Tesdall; William de Menyll; Robert de Bowes, Lord of Stretlam; Sir Walter of Egliston; William de Graystanes; Thomas, son of Adam de Menyll Lease for lives of (2) of 2 messuages, 8 cottages, 140a. land, and meadow in Neuton, near Dunelm and all lands and tenements in Neuton excepting the manor house with lands and meadow adjacent and all waste which the Bishop holds called Le Hagg Rent: 20 marks of silver p.a. Witnesses: Sir Alexander de Hilton; Sir William de Wessington; John Bill; Thomas Serntwill; Robert de Scowland; William de Edmansley; James de Usseworth; William de Heburne; John de Hetheworth; Adam Scot

12 December 1434 (1) Thomas Delmore, citizen and mercer of York and Agnes, his wife (2) Nicholas Blaykeston, esq.; William Hoton de Hardlbyk, esq. Mortgage of all lands and tenements in township of Newton, near Durham Consideration: 10 marks to be repaid within 8 years

19 September 1509 (1) Ralph Bowes of Dalden, knight (2) Thomas Pudsey, esq.; Stephan Elys, clerk Gift of the Manor of Newton near Dunelm to the value of £27 p.a. and all lands and tenements in Byddyke Watervile and all lands and tenements in Chylton

19 February 1405/06 (1) John de Helton, clerk; Gilbert Elvete; John Kyllinghale (2) Roger del Bowes (3) Adam del Bowes, brother of Roger (4) William del Bowes, brother of Roger Gift of lands tenements etc. in Quornton, in Wapentake of Sadberge, entailed to Roger and his heirs male, and in default to Adam and heirs male and William and heirs male Witnesses: Ralph Mennyll; Robert Menell; Henry Allewent; Thomas Graystanes; John Henrisan de Cletlame

21 March 1602/03 (1) Elizabeth I, Queen of England (2) Michael Rayne, John Rayne, William Rayne, knights Lease for lives of a tenement in Langley forest, previously occupied by Charles Brabant Rent: £4 12s. 2 d. Consideration: £13 16s. 6d.

List of deeds concerning messuages on the Kirkmerrington Turnpike road in Whitefield and Whickham, 23 June 1662 - 25 March 1766

1 December 1752 (1) Thomas Gyll, esq.; David Hilton esq.; George Sandiford Crowe, esq.; John Dixon, gent.; John Reed, gent.; William Forster, gent.; Martin Doubleday, gent., 7 trustees of the turnpike from Pierce Bridge to Kirkmerrington and thence to the turnpike road at Tudhoe Lane (2) George Bowes of Gibside, esq. Security for £100 out of Kirkmerrington Turnpike

25 March 1766 (1) George Surtees; Robert Surtees; Francis Tenison; William Norton; William Jepson, 5 trustees of Kirkmerrington turnpike (2) Mary Bowes of Gibside, widow Security for £50 and interest out of Kirkmerrington Turnpike

1844 (1) Charles William Vane, Marquis of Londonderry (2) Charles Grey of Holwick, Northumberland; John George Brabazon Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon; Nicholas Wood of Killingworth, Northumberland, colliery viewer; John Burrell of Durham, gent.; Ralph Park Philipson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. (The Grange Coal Company) Covenant by (1) that he will transport coal etc. wrought by (2) from collieries under the Grange Estate, Gilesgate, by rail to Seaham Harbour for shipment for 42 years Rent: 3s. per 53cwt Chaldron

12 June 1844 (1) Rev. Richard Moorsom of Seaham Rectory, Rector of Seaham (2) Charles William Vane, Marquis of Londonderry Copy lease for 50 years of coalmines under glebe of Seaham Rent: £100