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20 June 1555 (1) Ralph Sigeswyke of Thorpe, gentleman (2) Anthony Barnes of Barnardcastell, merchant Feoffment by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed of a burgage etc. in Marketgate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £14

20 June 1555 (1) Ralph Sigeswyke of Thorpe (2) Anthony Barnes of Barnardcastell, merchant Quit claim, with livery of seisin, by (1) to (2) of a burgage in Market Gate, Barnard Castle Consideration: £14

10 August 1555 (1) Ralph Sygewyke of Thorpe, Yorks., gentleman (2) Anthony Barnes of Barnard Castle, draper Bond of (1) to (2) in £40 to perform covenants as to title

10 May 1557 (1) Robert Shepperd otherwise Stelingflett of Stratforth, Yorks. (2) Richard Sanderson of Barnardcastell, husbandman Assignment of (1) to (2) for the residue of a term of 60 years created on 6 May 1535, of the property of the former Monastery of Eggleston lying between the River Tees and Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle Consideration: 50s.

25 March 1559 (1) Edward Heddryngton of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Richard Sanderson and Lancelot Pearson of BernerdCastle, yeomen Bond of (1) to (2) in £20 to perform covenants

4 January 1559/60 (1) John Amegell of Bernardecastell, yeoman and Thomas Amegell (his son and heir) (2) Anthony Barnes of Barnard Castle, merchant Quit claim by (1) to (2) of a close of land in Low FielQ Barnard Castle adjoining land of the Hospital of St. John Consideration: £20 10s.

1 October 1560 (1) Nynean Menvile of Sledwyche, Esquire (2) Robert Menvile of Whorleton, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage of Over Stratforthe with lands in Nether Stratforthe and 12' oxgangs of land in Bolrone, to run for 21 years from the end of the term of a previous lease which expires on 3 May 1562 Consideration: 20 marks

26 December 1560 (1) Neneann Menvell of Sledwishe, Esquire (2) Anthony Bernes of Bernerdcastell, merchant Bond of (1) to (2) in £13 to perform covenants for peaceable enjoyment of land in Barnard Castle called the Rigg conveyed by (1) to (2) by indenture of even date

10 March 1561/62 (1) Henry Wycliffe, gentleman and George Baynbrygge (2) Anthony Bernes Gift by (1) to (2) of a messuage of lands at Over and Nether Stratforthe and Bowlron, Yorks

4 October 1562 (1) Edwarde Heddrington of Stratfurthe, Yorkshire, yeoman (2) Rychert Sanderson of Bernerd Castle, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of the reversion of a close, from the feast of the Annunciation next after the expiry of the lease of John Cowlying of Barnard Castle, for 12 years

As D/HH 3/3/10A above

4 October 1562 (1) Edward Heddrington of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Richard Sanderson of Barnard Castle, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £30 to perform covenants to warrant title

12 March 1562/63 (1) Robert Menvill of Whorleton, gentleman (2) Anthony Barnes of Barnard Castle, merchant Assignment by (1) to (2) of a lease granted by Ninian M. late of Sledwishe to (l)(for the remainder of the term of 10 years) of lands in Over and Nether Stratfurthe and Bolrone called Menvill Fields Consideration: £70

4 May 1564 (1) Bartholomew Garnett of Bernerdcastell, yeoman (2) John Paycock of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £16 to perform covenants

24 October 1564 (1) Edward Hedrington of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Richard Sanderson of Bernerdcastell, yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of two closes of land containing 6 acres at Startforth

24 October 1564 (1) Edward Hedrington of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Richard Sanderson of Bernerdcastell, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in 40 marks to warrant title to two closes of land, formerly the property of Eggleston Abbey, conveyed by (1) to (2) by D/HH 3/3/14 above

29 June 1571 (1) Raulph Applebye of Stratfoord, Yorks., labourer (2) Reinould Brunskell of Barnardcastell, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a close called Abbaye Loninge at Startforth. Covenants by (1) with (2) to make out a good title to the land before Michaelmas 1571 Consideration: £9

As D/HH 3/3/16 above

24 September 1575 (1) Niniann Menvell of Forcett, Yorks., Clerk (2) John Sandersonne of Barnerd Castell, yeoman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all his rights in 1 tenement, 821 acres of land in Menwell field, and rights of common pasture for 4 oxen in Menwell wood and Menwell Mere, and all other common woods, all in Over Stratforth, Yorks.

23 August 1587 (1) Roberte Sanderson of Barnardcastle, sadler (2) Thomas Sandersonne of Barnard Castle, tanner (brother of (1)) Gift by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Briggate, Barnard Castle, as specified

As D/HH 3/3/19A above

23 August 1587 (1) Robert Sannderson of Barnard Castle, sadler (2) Thomas Sannderson of Barnard Castle, tanner Bond of (1) to (2) in £40 to perform covenants in indentures of even date

27 February 1590/91 (1) Robert Sanderson of Barnardcastell, yeoman (2) Margaret Preston, wife of Thomas Preston, and Isabell Sanderson her daughter, of Barnardcastell Bond of (1) to (2) in £50 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

9 October 1593 (1) Robert Blaides of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Anthony Blaides of Bolron, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin, of a messuage on the south side of Bolron town street, a parcel of land called Bread Inge and several parcels of land as specified in the townfields of Bowron, Yorks. Consideration: £60

9 October 1596 (1) Anthony Blaydes, Plaintiff (2) Robert Blaides and Dorothy, his wife, Deforceants Exemplification of a final concordCof Michaelmas term 1596? of 2 messuages, 1 toft, 1 garden, 1 apple orchard, 6a. of land, 2Oa. of meadow, 12a. of pasture and common pasture in Bolron Consideration: £40

22 December 1598 (1) Robert Sanderson of Barnardcastle, sadler (2) Charles Sanderson of Barnard Castle, yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of all his lands and hereditaments at Startforth and Barnard Castle

22 December 1598 (1) Robert Sanderson of Barnardcastle, sadler (2) Charles Sanderson of Barnardcastle, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of all his rights to lands in Startforth, Yorks. and a messuage in Briggate, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds whereby Thomas Sanderson deceased (brother of (1) and uncle of (2)) leased a messuage in Menwell Fields, ridges of land on Menwell Moor and other lands at Startforth for 7 years to (2) and Margaret Preston Consideration: £16 and an annuity of 46s.8d. paid to (1) for life

22 December 1598 (1) Robert Sanderson of Barnardcastle, sadler (2) Charles Sanderson of Barnardcastle, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £200 for the performance of covenants as to title contained in indentures of even date

23 December 1598 (1) Robert Sanderson of Barnardcastle, sadler (2) Charles Sanderson of Barnardcastle, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £100 for the performance of covenants

6 July 1599 (1) Phillip Brunskell of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) Thomas Barnes of Briggnell, Yorks., yeoman Gift by (1) to (2) of a close of land (2 acres) and all other hereditaments of (1) at Startforth, Yorks. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £16

10 July 1604 (1) John Barnes of Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon, yeoman (2) Ambrose Barnes of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) for 7 years of all lands and premises given by Thomas Barnes of Brignall, Yorks. to (1), being at Boulron, Yorks. Rent: £16 6s.8d. p.a.

4 July 1604 Award for the partition of Menvell Field, Startforth under a within recited agreement made by Ambrose Barnes of Stainton, gentleman, Anthony Cotes of Bowes, Yorks., yeoman, Francis Saire of Barnard Castle, mercer and Oswyne Rowlandson of Barnard Castle, gentleman (subject to the 'umperidge' of Thomas Appleby of Clove Lodge, Yorks. and Matthew Copperthwaite of Brignell, Yorks.))

As D/HH 3/3/30 above

4 May 1607 (1) Charles Sanderson of Bernardcastell, cordwainer (2) Thomas Baker of Hyghe Startforth, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of pasture gates in Menvell Moor, Startforth Consideration: £10

4 May 1607 (1) Charles Sanderson of Bernardcastell, cordwainer (2) Thomas Baker of Hyghe Startforthe, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £20 for the performance of covenants

26 May 1607 (1) Anthony Blaydes of Barnardcastell, yeoman (2) John Routh, clerk, Vicar of Startforth Bond of (1) to (2) in £120 for the performance of covenants

20 July 1610 (1) William Parke of Bowes, Yorks., yeoman (2) Robert Walker of Barnard Castle, glover Assignment by (1) to (2) of cottage in Barnard Castle, for the remainder of a term of 40 years created by letters patent of 20 September 1606 within recited

8 June 1615 Probate of the will (dated 16 April 1615) of Ambrose Barnes of Startforth, Yorks., devising all his real estate there to his eldest son Thomas Barnes charged with legacies etc. for the other issue of the testator

8 July 1625 (1) John Paicock of Startforth, Yorks., glover (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnardcastell, chapman Bond of (1) to (2) in £240 for the performance of covenants contained in an indenture of even date

13 December 1625 (1) Charles Sanderson of Barnicastle, yeoman (2) Richard Kirkbride of Ellerton, Cumberland, Esquire; Israell Feilding of Startforth, Yorks., Esquire; Henry Dudley of Yenwath, Westmorland, gentleman Copy post-nuptial settlement of John Sanderson (son of (1)) and Katharine, sister of Richard Kirkbride. Gift by (1) to (2) of messuages etc. in Barnard Castle and Startforth,, as specified in a deed of 30 November 1620, in trust to the use of (1), John Sanderson and Katherine Sanderson as specified

17 January 1628/29 (1) Arthur Mitchell of Startforth, Yorks., (executor of Elizabeth Mitchell) (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnard Castle, chapman Assignment by (1) to (2), for the residue of a term of 41 years, of a messuage in Startforth, leased by E. Mitchell to Giles Paicock who has sold his interest to Apelbie

23 March 1637/38 (1) Ambrose Brunskell, citizen and draper of London (2) John Saunderson of Newcastle, gentleman Feoffment of (1) to (2) of a close of land of 10 acres with house thereon in Menvell Fields, Startforth. Attournment of tenant Launcelott Newbye endorsed Consideration: £115 10s.

10 April 1637 (1) Thomas Baker of Startforth, yeoman (2) John Foster of Startforth, yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin, by (1) to (2)(on the marriage of (2) to Janet, daughter of (1)) of a messuage in Startforth, and Lodge Close in Menvell Feilds, and various pasture gates on Menvell Moor Consideration: £20

31 January 1649/50 (1) Thomas Barnes of Stratforth, Yorks., gentleman (2) Bryan Carter of Chester in the Street, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 21 years, of 3 messuages in High and Low Startforth and closes called Thursgill Bancks and Moor Close and all other possessions and rights of (1) in Startforth as security for £222 7s.6d. owed by (1) to (2). Covenant of (1) with (2) to repay the debt in annual installments of £20

17 May 1650 (1) William Haggett of Gilling, Yorks., gentleman and Issabell, his wife (2) John Sanderson of Newcastle, gentleman (father of Issabell) Copy release and assignment of (1) to (2) of all their lands and messuages in Barnard Castle and Startforth, with all common rights attached thereto

Agreement by Ambrose Barnes to let to Henry Weldon lands in Startforth for 7 years at an annual rental of £30, 20 May 1655

27 April 1657 (1) George Haswell of Chester in the Street, gentleman (2) Robert Roper the elder of Trimdon, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of all his lands and hereditaments at Stratforth, Yorks., "for and during all the whole time and terme of years which he the said George Haswell hath or can any way lawfully challenge"

30 April 1657 (1) Henry Weldon of Richmond, Yorks., gentleman (2) George Haswell of Chester in the Street, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) for 1,000 years of a messuage and 2 closes containing 5 acres, a messuage called Harrisons House and Crofts, a close of 14 acres and various other parcels of ground in Menvill Fields all at Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £100 Rent: 6d. p.a.

30 April 1657 (1) Henry Wheldon of Richmond, Yorks., gentleman (2) George Haswell of Chester in the Street, gentlema Articles of agreement whereby (1) nominates (2) as the person to whom Thomas and Ambrose Barnes shall let £30 worth of land at Startforth for the remainder of a term of 7 years

27 August 1661 (1) John Foster and William Foster, both of Startforth, alias Stratford, Yorks., yeomen (2) William Todd of Startforth, skinner (husband of Elizabeth Foster) Quit claim, with livery of seisin endorsed, of a small parcel of ground adjoining the residence of (1) at Startforth

1 May 1663 (1) Charles Sanderson of Newcastle upon Tine, draper (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a messuage and 12 acres of land, and a further 10 acres formerly belonging to Philip Brunskill, all in Menwell Fields, Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £250

17 July 1663 (1) John Foster of Startforth, yeoman, Jannet, his wife and William, his son (2) Ambrose Barnes of Startforth, merchant Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of 4 pasture gates on Menvell Moor, Startforth Consideration: £15

1 August 1663 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Startforth, Yorks., merchant (2) James Winter of Barnard Castle, cobler Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Bridgegate, Barnard Castle for a term of 600 years, at a nominal annual rent Consideration: £5 10s.

31 May 1669 (1) John Foster of Startforth, Janet, his wife and Willyam, his son and heir (2) Willyam Todd of Startforth (son-in-law of John Foster) Gift, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a small Parcel of land at Startforth on which the house of (2) stands

24 March 1674/75 (1) Thomas Snaith of Low Startforth, glover (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant Bond of (1) to (2) in £15, for the performance of covenants contained in indentures of release of even date

18 June 1674 (1) William Todd of Startforth, Yorks., skinner (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in High Startforth to secure £15 10s. and interest by way of mortgage

5 November 1674 (1) William Granger of Upper Stratford, Yorks., yeoman (2) William Hutchingson of Barnard Castle, hosier Quit claim by (1) to (2) of 22' pasture gates on Menwell Moor, Startforth Consideration: £9 12s.

29 September 1675 (1) William Foster of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman and Jennet, his mother (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of Mustard Garth (3 roods) and of Lodge Close (4 acres) in Menwell Fields, Startforth Consideration: £64

Agreement between William Foster and Ambrose Barnes concerning right of way across Mustard Garth and for fencing off the ground, 30 September 1675

18 May 1676 (1) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, William Grainger of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of 2.5 pasture gates on Menwell Moor, Start forth Consideration: £9 12s.

26 May 1681 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant; William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, hosier; George Bellamye of Haughton, yeoman; Robert Linn of Blackwell, yeoman (the executors of Matthew Stodartt) (2) John Dent of Barnard Castle, glazier Release [lease missing] by (1) to (2) of several parcels of meadow in the Ings, Barnard Castle. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £53

10-11 February 1684/85 (1) Thomas Cheesebrugh the younger of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, gentleman Copy lease and release by (1) to (2) of 4 pasture gates on Menwell Moor, and Clark's Close, Startforth (3 acres), by way of mortgage to secure £40 with interest

7 August 1688 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire and Joseph Barnes of the same (his son and heir) (2) Jane Aubone of Newcastle, widow Lease [release missing] by (1) to (2) for 1 year of the manor or capitalmessuage of Startforth, 2 closes of land adjoining and various messuages and closes known as Low Pasture, Dudly's House, Nateby's House, Sanderson' s Lane, Foster's Close, Ackworth Close, Dent's Close, Lodge Close and High Pasture and pasture gates on Menwell Moor, all in Startforth [see D/HH 3/3/206 below]

6 August 1688 (1) Ambrose Barnes and Joseph Barnes, both of Newcastle, Esquires (2) Jane Aubone of Newcastle, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £1,000 to secure the payment of £500 with interest

6 August 1688 (1) Ambrose Barnes and Joseph Barnes (2) Jane Aubone Bond of (1) to (2) in £1,000 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

7 April 1690 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant (2) Jonathan Hutchinson of Newcastle, merchant Lease [release missing] by (1) to (2) for 1 year of lands etc. as spe6ified in D/HH 3/3/61 above

Trinity 1691 (1) Jonathan Hutchinson, Plaintiff (2) Ambrose Barnes, Deforceant Final concord of the Manor of Startforth, 20 acres of land etc. [see D/HH 3/3/209 below] Consideration: £300

14 May 1696 (1) Isabell Sedgwick of Startforth, widow (daughter and coheir of Ambrose Appleby) (2) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire Bond of (1) to (2) in £15, for the performance of covenants in indentures of even date

14-15 February 1696/7 (1) Isabell Sedgwick of Startforth, Yorkshire, widow (a daughter and coheir of Ambrose Appleby) (2) Ezra Dodsworth of Milbank, Westminster, gentleman (3) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a parcel of ground in Over Start forth adjoining the messuage of (3) Consideration: £7 10s. (3) to (1)

1 September 1698 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle, merchant (2) Jane Aubone of Newcastle, widow (3) Joseph Barnes (eldest son and heir of (1)) and Sarah, his wife Release by (2) to (3) of the manor of Startforth and lands and messuages in Startforth

1 September 1698 (1) Jane Aubone of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Joseph Barnes, his eldest son and heir General release and quit claim by (1) to (2)

1-2 February 1703 (1) George Cuthbertson of Newcastle, merchant (2) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of 4 pasture gates on Menwell Moor, Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £12

5 December 1618 (1) Rowland Morgan of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman (2) Edward Bainbrigge of Hawkin, Westmorland, gentleman and Hugh Collinge of Barnard Castle, yeoman Copy marriage settlement of (1) and Sence, daughter of Cuthbert Hall. Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a capital messuage and close adjoining it near the River Bridge at Startforth, several messuages and 2 dyehouses and closes called West Moore, Eddrington, Chursgill and Sandersons and a moiety of a close called Freehould, all at Startforth, a close called Roodes on the north side of the High Road at Bowes, Yorks., containing 9 acres, Scarbeck Close at Scarbeck, Yorks., a messuage and land at Boldron, Yorks., feeding for 2 oxen at Thornbury Pasture and a messuage in Barnard Castle, in trust for Richard Burton of Marton, Westmorland, clerk until (1) shall pay £88 to him, thence to the use of (1) and Sence Consideration: £100 given as the marriage portion of Miss Hall to (1); £80 by R. Burton to (1)

31 January 1683/84 (1) Richard Burton of Durham, Esquire (son and heir of Sir Thomas Burton, late of Brampton, Westmorland, who was son of Richard Burton, Clerk, formerly parson of Marston) (2) Arthur Morgan of Low Startforth, Yorks., yeoman (son and heir of Rowland Morland) Release and quit claim by (1) to (2) of (l)'s right, as heir of Richard Burton, to a capital messuage and 2 dye houses on the south side of the bridge over the Tees at Startforth, with a messuage therein, closes of land called Dowlepatch Close and Moore Close, a moiety of Laydmans lands and other premises and lands as specified, all at Startforth. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £50

31 January 1683/84 (1) Margaret Morgan and Arthur Morgan, both of Startforth, Yorks. (2) John Hanby of Brignall Moor Side, Yorks. Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of Heddrington Farm, Startforth Consideration: £60

2 February 1683/84 (1) John Hanby of Brignall Moor Side, Yorks., yeoman (2) Margaret Morgan of Startforth, widow and Arthur, her son Sub-lease by (1) to (2) for 20 years 11 months of Heddrington Farm Rent: £12 p.a. for 7 years, thence rent free

7 December 1689 (1) Arthure Morgan, gentleman and Margaret Morgan, widow, both of Startforth, Yorks. (2) John Garth of Bolam, gentleman Mortgage, by demise of 999 years, by (1) to (2) of Heddrington Farm, Startforth and all other property of (1) in the parishes of Startforth and Bowes, to secure £100 and interest Endorsed memorandum of further charge of £50, 7 December 1690

Memorandum of Margaret Morgan and Arthure M. that they have received of John Garth £100, the mortgage money mentioned in indentures of even date, 7 December 1689

24 December 1689 (l) Matthias Hanby of Lartington, Yorks., yeoman (son and executor of John Hanby) (2) Arthur Morgan and Margaret Morgan (3) William Garth of Bolam, gentleman on behalf of (1) (4) John Garth of Bolam, gentleman Assignment of (1) and (2) to (3) and (4) of Heddrington Farm for the residue of two terms of 21 years and 20 years 11 months created in 1684 (as recited) with further borrowing by way of mortgage to secure £100 and interest Consideration: £33 from (4) to (1), in discharge of mortgage; £67 from (4) to (2)

Memorandum of Matthias Hanby that he has received £33 from John Garth, Bolam, in full discharge of mortgage money, 24 December 1689

Receipt of Arthur and Margaret Morgan for £15 paid by Feilding for the sale of land called High Field, Startforth, 27 May 1691

3 June 1691 (1) Arthur Morgan of Low Startforth, yeoman (2) William Feilding of Startforth, Esquire Bond of (1) to (2) in £50 to secure the payment of £25

10 June 1691 (1) Arthure Morgan of Low Startforth, gentleman and Margaret Morgan of Low Startforth, widow (2) William Feilding of High Startforth, Esquire Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a pasture close called Thursgill, a close of meadow called Sandersons Close, and Heddrington Close with the house thereon called Heddrington Farm, all in Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £246

10 June 1691 (1) Arthure Morgan, gentleman and Margaret Morgan, widow, both of Low Startforth alias Startford, Yorks. (2) William Feilding of High Startforth, Esquire Bond of (1) to (2) in £492 for the performance of covenants contained in indentures of even date

Memoranda of Arthure and Margaret Morgan acknowledging receipt of £246 ls.6d. from William Feilding for purchase money, 10 June 1691

10 June 1691 (1) William Garth of Bolam, gentleman (on behalf of John Garth of Bolam, gentleman) (2) Arthure Morgan, yeoman and Margaret Morgan, widow, both of Startforth, Yorks. (3) Peter Marley of Barnard Castle, gentleman (on behalf of William Feilding of Startforth, Esquire) Assignment by (1), with the approbation of (2), to (3), of the remaining terms of leases of 31 January and 2 February 1683/84 upon Heddrington Farm, Startforth. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £154 10s. by (2) to (1)

11 June 1691 (1) Arthur Morgan (2) William Feilding Bond of (1) to (2) in £40 for the performance of covenants contained in indenture of even date

11 June 1691 (1) William Feilding (2) Arthur Morgan Lease by (1) to (2) until 25 March 1692 of Thursgill Close, Sandersons Close and Heddrington Farm, Startforth, Yorks. Rent: £24

Case concerning Feilding's title to estates at Startforth, Yorks., with the opinion of R. Wilbraham of Lincoln's Inn thereupon, 9 July 1741

1/2 December 1746 (1) George Feilding of the parish of St. Oswald's, Durham, Esquire (brother and devisee of William Feilding of Startforth and son of Israel Feilding) (2) Ann, Martha and Charlotte Feilding, spinsters (sisters of (1)) (3) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (3) of all his lands at Stratforth otherwise Startforth, Yorks. (excepting the Hall House, Hall House Close and Wheat Close), Crake Style, Stoddart Close and West Crake Style, Startforth and a messuage and lands in Gallowhill, Bowes, Yorks. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £1,835 19s.9d. by (3) to Margaret Wharton of Gillingwood, Yorks., spinster to redeem mortgage and £570 5s.2d. by (3) to (1)

[2 February] 1747 (1) William Hutchinson, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) George Feilding; Esquire and Ann, his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a final concord of property at Stratforth otherwise Startforth and Bowes, Yorkshire Consideration: £220 by (1) to (2)

26 April 1716 (1) Thomas Richardson and Richard Pearson, both of Northfield, Startforth, Yorks., yeomen (2) James Scott of Bridgend, Startforth, baker Lease by (1) to (2) for one year of a dwellinghouse, 2 closes of land and 2.5 beast gates in Landmans Moor, all at Streethead, Startforth

19 April 1740 (1) Richard Scott, yeoman and Jane Scott, widow, both of Bridge End, Yorks. (2) William Scott of Raby Parks, yeoman Feoffment by (1) to (2) of 2 messuages and other property of (1) at Bridge End, Startforth, Yorks. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £20

12 February 1745/46 (1) Anthony Pearson of Butcher Castle, butcher (2) William Scott of Bridge End or Low Startford, Yorks., gentleman (3) Thomas Hanby of Gibsness, yeoman Assignment of a mortgage by demise of 500 years. and of a further mortgage by demise of 999 years, of 2 messuages and a parcel of land at Bridge End, Low Startforth. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £20 by (3) to (1) and £10 by (3) to (3)

1-2 August 1757 (1) William Scott of Harperley, yeoman (2) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and Bridge End, Low Startforth, Yorks., by way of mortgage to secure £20 and interest (parchment, 2 membranes)

2 August 1757 (1) William Scott of Harperley, yeoman (2) Thomas Hanby of Gibness, yeoman (3) Thomas Kipling of Low Startforth, weaver (4) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman (5) Matthew Birbeck of Low Startforth, weaver Assignment by (2) to (5) of two terms of 500 and 999 years in property at Bridge End, Low Startforth in trust for (3) and (4) (the respective purchasers of the property by indentures of even date) to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £15 by(3) to (2); £20 by (4) to (2)

19 June 1762 (1) William Scott of Harperley, yeoman (2) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, Esquire (3) John Wood of Bridge End, Startforth, yeoman Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage at Bridge End, Low Startforth. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £15 to (1)

1 - 2 June 1763 (1) Timothy Scott of Startforth, Yorks., weaver (2) Francis Potts of Great Kirkby Street, London, gentleman (3) George Hartley of Richmond, Yorks., Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of several messuages and a bakehouse at Bridge End, a messuage, two closes of land at Streethead and a close of 4.5 acres adjoining Pearsons Moor, all at Startforth being a deed to lead the uses of a common recovery

Copy of the case, with the opinion of the Attorney General (Ryder) thereupon, concerning the Barnes's title to Startford lands and marriage settlement of Joseph Barnes (son of Ambrose), 16 June 1739

Papers relating to the Barnes title, one by Thomas Rudd, n.d. [1739]

11 May 1770 (1) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Hannah Richardson of Northfields, Startforth, Yorks., widow Lease [release missing] by (1) to (2) for 1 year of Pearsons Moor alias Richardsons Moor (45a.) at Startforth

4 April 1794 (1) Jonathan Rakestraw, cordwainer and Jane Rakestraw, spinster (children of Anthony Rakestraw deceased); John Hullock, Esquire (surviving trustee of Anthony Rakestraw); Anthony Wood, tanner; and Benjamin Bass, tanner, all of Barnard Castle (2) Henry Ewbank of Barnard Castle, wool manufacturer Lease by (1) to (2) for one year of Sandbed Close in the parish of Startforth, Yorks.

Letter of Philip Rainey to Robert Wood concerning Baxter v Hutchinson costs, 30 November 1798

Account of money due from Matthew Baxter to Robert Wood, 1798

4 October 1799 (1) Matthew Baxter of Barnard Castle, Bridge End, Yorks., maltster (2) Robert Wood of Barnard Castle, gentleman Mortgage, by demise of 1000 years, by (1) to (2) of the Dog and Duck public house, 2 messuages, a brewery, and several closes of land (13 acres), all at Bridge End, Startforth, to secure £138 12s.and interest

Miscellaneous warrants to take pledges for6 and distrain upon, Matthew Baxter, 1801

5 November 1804 (1) William Buckton of Kingston upon Hull, merchant and John Hird of Barnard Castle, brewer (assignees of the estate of Matthew Baxter of Barnard Castle, a bankrupt) (2) William Windale of London, gentleman and Windale Pearson of Barnard Castle, tallow chandler (trustees of the will of Robert Wood, late of Barnard Castle) (3) George Brownless of Broomy Law, gentleman (4) John Whitfield of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Copy release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of a dwellinghouse adjoining Barnard Castle Bridge in the parish of Startforth Consideration: £90 by (4) to (1) and £20 by (4) to (3) at the direction of (1)

1 June 1806 (1) Thomas Thompson, Plaintiff (2) George Heslop and Jane, his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a final concord of 2 barns, 2 stables, 2 cowhouses, 60 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and common pasture for all cattle in Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £200

16 October 1824 (1) Henry Halford Jones (2) George Pratt Memorandum of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse at Startforth, Yorks.

Abstract of title (11 February 1763 - April 1806) of the co-heirs at law of Thomas Thompson deceased to a freehold estate called Pearson Moor, Startforth, 1824

Conditions of sale and advertisement for the sale of property at Startforth, including Pearson Moor, September 1824

Statement of [George] Holbourn that he will withdraw his bid unless certain conditions are agreed to, n.d. [c. 1824]

Trinity 1826 (1) George Holburn, Plaintiff (2) Francis Gooding and Eliza, his wife; Henry Halford Jones and Anne, his wife; Mary Thompson and Harriet Thompson, Deforceants Final concord of 1 messuage, 50 acres of land etc. at Startforth Consideration: £200

11 May 1832 (1) John Myers and Henry Muers, both of Barnard Castle, masons (2) George Brownless of New Broombylaw, gentleman; Robert Addison of Fryer Cote House, farmer; Margaret Copeland of Staindrop, widow; and John Musgrave of Staindrop, gentleman Mortgage by demise of 1000 years by (1) to (2) of 2 dwellinghouses in Startforth, Yorks. to secure £140 with interest [see D/HH 2/6 and 2/7 above]

Memorial to be registered, of D/HH 3/3/121, 1832

16 March 1557/58 (1) Frauncis Ullock of London (2) John Ullock of Barnard Castell (father of (1)) and Peter Garnat of Barnard Castell Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to sell his real estate at Stratforth

20 December 1558 (1) Francis Hullock of London in the county of Middlesex (sic), gentleman (2) John Paycoke of Stratfurthe, yeoman Gift by (1) to (2) of a house and garden in Stratfurthe (boundaries specified) and one barn, late part of the property of Eggleston Abbey

20 December 1558 (1) Francis Ullocke of London in the county of Middlesex (sic), gentleman (2) John Paycocke of Stratfurthe, Yorks., yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £34 to perform covenants for further assurance of a tenement at Stratfurthe as specified

4 March 1564/65 (1) Bartlemew Garnett of Bernerd Castell, yeoman (2) John Paycock of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman Surrender by (1) to (2) of a term of years in a tenement and appurtenances in Stratforth to merge in the freehold of which (2) holds the reversion. Recites 1etters patent of 8 March 5 Edward VI Consideration: £8

7 March 1564/65 (1) Peter Garnett of Bernerd Castell, yeoman (2) John Paycock of Stratforth, Yorks., yeoman Gift by (1) to (2) of one tenement and garden in Stratforth and a close of land and 2.5 acres of moor or pasture in Stratforth Moor

31 January 1581/82 (1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Burghley, Lord Treasurer of England and Master of the Courte of Wardes and Lyverys; Thomas Sekford, Esquire, Surveyor of the said court (2) Gilles Peycocke, yeoman (son and heir of John Peycoke) Agreement that for any undervaluation contained in, or omissions from, the attached valor (2) will pay to (1) (for the crown) double the annual value of any such undervalued or omitted property Attached: Valor or extent listing the lands which (2) is to receive from the crown viz property in Startforth worth 7s. 6d. p.a. and in Bolron 3s. 4d. p.a. Recites the agreement to grant a general livery [see D/HH 3/3/129] of the lands etc. of John late father of (2)

3 May 1582 Letters close being a warrant to the Escheators of the County of York to take security from Giles Peacock, son and heir of John Peacock deceased who was a debtor to the crown in respect of one house and 7 acres of land in Startforth, late the property of the monastery of Eggleston, which John held in chief of the crown at the time of his death for one hundredth part of a knight's fee(of the annual value of 7s.6d.)and 3 acres of land in Bolron wich John also held (of the annual value of 3s.4d.)which have escheated to the crown and to which the said Giles, before the Court of Wards and Liveries, has made out good claim and to grant livery of seisin of the same to him. By bill of the Court of Wards and Liveries Endorsed note of enrolment in the Court of Wards and Liveries, Easter Term 1582 Consideration: 8d. in the Hanaper

10 June 1603 (1) Giles Paycock of Barnard Castell, gardener (2) Isabella Menvell of Stratforth, Yorks., single-woman Gift by (1) to (2) of a messuage or barn and appurtenances in Nether Stratforth. Livery of seisin Consideration: 33s.4d.

10 June 1603 (1) Giles Paicock (2) Isabella Menvell Bond of (1) to (2) in 5 marks to perform covenants for further assurance of a house, formerly a barn, in Startforth

3 February 1608/09 (1) Margret Menvell of Stratforth, Yorks., wife of Ralph Menvell (2) Rewbenwode of Steatforth, Yorks., mason Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage or cottage in Startforth on the south of the highway as specified

6 October 1619 (1) Gyles Paycocke and John Paycocke (his son) of Barnard Castle, yeomen (2) Elizabeth Mitchell of Bolron, Yorks., widow Lease by (1) to (2) for 41 years of a messuage and garth in Low Startforth occupied by Cuthbert Garnett Consideration: £4 Rent: ld. p.a.

Copy of the baptism of John Paycock, 2 January 1596 and burial of Giles Peycocke, 1 December 1619

14 November 1620 (1) Rt. Hon. Lionell, Earl of Middlesex, Lord High Tr[easurjer of England, Master of His Highnes' Court of Wardes and Liveryes and Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, Knight, Surveior of the same Liveryes (2) John Peycocke (son and heir of Gyles Peycocke) Agreement that the Court of Wards and Liveries shall appoint an auditor to value the property of (2) held as heir of Giles Peycocke deceased and that (2) shall answer for any excess in value over that given in the attached valor or extent and pay to (l)(for the use of the crown)double of one year's value of all the said property which has been undervalued in or omitted from the attached valor and find sufficient sureties for the payment of all sums due. Covenants by (1) not to dispute possession of lands with tenants. Valor or extent of the messuages and lands of Giles Peycocke, deceased (1 December 1619) taken before Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, Knight, Supervisor of Liveries, 30 June 1620 viz. at Stratforth, Yorks., a messuage and 7 acres of land late the property of Eggleston Abbey held of the King in capite for one hundredth part of a knight's fee,(7s.8d.)at Bolron 3 acres held of Christopher Wandesford,(3s.4d.),which have descended to John Peycocke as son and heir of Giles or in which John has the reversion

5 February 1623/24 Letters Close/Warrant to the Escheators of Yorkshire to take security from John Peycocke son and heir of Giles Peycocke who died a tenant in chief of the crowns on December 1st 1618 and deliver seisin to him of his late father's lands in Startforth and Bolron of the annual value of 11s. which have escheated to the crown at the death of Giles Peycocke and to which John, aged 22 years, established his claim before the Court of Wards and Liveries. By bill of the Court of Wards and Liveries. Endorsed note of inrolment in the said Court, Hilary Term 1623/24 Consideration: 8d.

28 June 1625 (1) Rowland Morgan of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman and Sence, his wife (2) Ambrose Apelbye of Barnard Castell, chapman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of Poolerache Close, Startforth containing one half day's mowing. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £3

28 June 1625 (1) Rowland Morgan (2) Ambrose Apelbie Bond of (1) to (2) in £12 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/137

8 July 1625 (1) John Paycock of Startforth, Yorks., glover (son and heir of Gyles Paycock) (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnard Castle, chapman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of 7 acres of land in Startforth, formerly belonging to Eggleston Abbey, and 2 pasture gates on Startforth Moore

8 July 1625 (1) John Paicock of Startforthe, Yorks., glover (son and heir of Giles Paicock) (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnerdcastell, chapman Gift by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of 7 acres of land in the parish of Startforth divided into 6 closes and formerly the property of Eggleston Abbey (south of West-Woodd Lane)

8 July 1625 (1) John Paycock (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnardcastell, chapman Bond of (1) to (2) in £114 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

10 February 1625/26 (1) John Paycoke (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnard Castell, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £160 to perform covenants in an indenture of even date

5 December 1626 (1) John Paycocke of Startforjthe, glover (2) Ambrose Applebie of Barnard Casttell, chapman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all his interest in lands (7 acres) in the parish of Startforth,formerly the property of Eggleston Abbey

Receipt and acquittance of John Paycocke of Sartforth, Yorks., glover for £93 received from Ambrose Appleby, 14 December 1626

14 January 1626/7 or 1627/8 (1) John Paycocke (2) Ambrose Appelby Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all actions and suits. Receipt for £110 for all his lands etc. in Startforth

19 January 1628/29 (1) John Paycock of Lowe Startforth, glover (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnerd Castle, chapman Gift by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of the messuage inhabited by (1), with appurtenances, to the south of the highway in Lowe Startforth Consideration: £12

24 February 1628/29 (1) John Paycocke (2) Ambrose Appelby Quit claim of all actions and suits Consideration: £12

17 April 1729 (1) William Robinson of Rookbye and Thomas Robinson of the same, his son and heir, gentlemen (2) Ambrose Applebye of Barnard Castle, chapman Bargin ans sale by (1) to (2) of Powle Ratch Closes (1a. (adjoining the highway to Bowes) in Startforth and 2 acre of meadow in Startforth. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £20

19 November 1629 Letters patent of Charles I pardoning Ambrose Applebye for being a party to a conveyance by fine of Hilary Term 3 Charles 1 (1627/28) by which 12 acres of land and 2 beastgates in Startforth were conveyed to Ambrose Applebye without licence from the crown Consideration: 13s.4d. (by virtue of Letters Patent of James I)

30 January 1629/30 (1) Edward Mainwarrage, Bachelor of Laws (2) Thomas Glover, Clerk, Vicar of Startforth Deputation to (2) to examine the goods and effects of Reuben Woodd, deceased

6 February 1629/30 Probate of the will of Rubenn Wood of Startforthe, Yorks., rough mason (dated 29 November 1619). Devises his dwellinghouse to wife Katherine and her heirs

8 February 1629/30 (1) Katherine Woodd of Startforth, widow (late wife of Rubin Woodd) (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Barnerdcastell, chapman Gift by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of the messuage in which (1) now lives in Nether Start forth, on the south of the highway

30 May 1632 (1) Thomas Robinson of Rookebye, Yorks., gentleman (2) Ambrose Apelbye of Bernerd Castell, chapman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of a close (1 acre) called Gilbeck Close, Startforth Consideration: £15

23 December 1625 (1) Ambrose Mason of Coson, Norfolk, gentleman (2) Cuthbert Huchanson of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman Gift, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a toft in Lowe Startforth (1 rood) on the south of the highway. Recites previous deeds Consideration: 35s.

23 December 1625 (1) Ambrose Mayson of Coson, Norfolk, gentleman (2) Cuthbert Huchanson of Startforth, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £3 10s. as indemnity for the insufficient title of (1) regarding a conveyance of even date of 1 rood of land in Lowe Startforthe, and for peaceful enjoyment of same by (2)

25 January 1625/26 (1) Cuthbert Hutchinson of Highe Startforthe, yeoman (2) Thomas Glover of Startforthe, Clerk Gift by (1) to (2) of a toft in Lowe Startforthe (1 rood) Consideration: £4 3s.4d.

25 January 1625/26 (1) Cuthbert Hutchinson of Highe Startforthe, yeoman (2) Thomas Glover of Startforthe, Clerk Bond of (1) to (2) in £4 6s.8d. to perform covenants for further assurance in D/HH 3/3/156

28 February 1636/37 (1) Thomas Glover of Startforthe, Clerk (2) Ambrose Applebie of Startforthe, chapman Gift by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of a toft of land (1 rood) in Lowe Startforthe Consideration: £5

28 February 1636/37 (1) Thomas Glover (2) Ambrose Applebye Bond of (1) to (2) in £10 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/158 for further assurance

16 January 1639/40 (1) William Robinson of Rookebie, Yorks., gentleman (2) Ambrose Apelbie of Lowe Startforth, chapman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, of 3 little closes of meadow (Snawden Garthe containing about 1 day's mowing to the north of Startforthe Town Green; another to the north of Startforthe Town Green; the third to the east of the Town Green) all in Lowe Startforthe, and 4 pasture gates on Laideman Moore

9 February 1656 (1) Ambrose Apelby of Startforth, chapman (2) George Story of Newcastell upon Tyne, gentleman and William Hutton of Barnerdcastell, tanner Gift by (1) to (2) of the house now occupied by him with its appurtenances1 with the Bell Garth, Snawdongarth, orchard, Wood Garth, Gill Garthe and West Garth (parcells of Paicock's Farm), 3 closes adjoining Westwoodd Lane, and Morgans Close, a close west of The Lodge and 2 beastgates on Startforth Moor. Assignment of £10 p.a., part of £27 12s. 2d. annual fee farm rent issuing out of the Manor of Westwick (assigned to (1) as recited) to the use of (1) for life thence to the use of Francis Hutchinson and Jane, his wife (son-in-law and daughter of (1)) and their heirs as specified. Livery of seisin endorsed

9 February 1656 (1) Ambrose Apelby of Startforth, chapman (2) William Hutchinson (son of Francis Hutchinson) Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to deliver seisin of property conveyed by D/HH 3/3/161

20 February 1656 (1) Ambrose Apelby of Startforth, chapman (2) Jane Cuthbertson (granddaughter of (1)) Gift by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of a messuage and a croft in Startforth, known as Sheffeild Garthe, on the north of the town green, with a pasture gate on Startforth Moore

20 February 1656 (1) Ambrose Apelby of Lowe Startforth, chapman (2) Benjamyne Garnett of Lowe Startforth, [cordwainer] Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to deliver seisin of property in Startforth to Jane Cuthbertson and to William Hutton and William Hutchinson

20 February 1656 (1) Ambrose Apelby of Startforth, chapman (2) George Storye of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and William Hutton of Barnerdcastell, tanner Gift by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed, of Low Lodge Close, Esp Close and Corne Close (parcels of Paicackes Farme), Startforth to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Francis Huchinson and Jane, his wife, for life and thence to the heirs of the body of Francis and Jane

26 November 1672 [given as 23 Charles II which is 1671] (1) William Hutchinson (2) John Foster of Startforth, yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (2) to (1) of 1 acre of ground in Startforth Consideration: £26 by (1) to (2)

26 November 1672 [given as 23 Charles II which is 1671] (1) John Foster (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, merchant Bond of (1) to (2) in £52 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/166

24 January 1686/87 (1) Thomas Cheesebrough of Startforth, yeoman and Thomas Cheesebrough the younger (his son and heir) of Startforth, carrier (2) William Hutchinson of Barnardcastle, hosier Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, of a yard on the back side of the house lived in by the elder Cheesebrough in Upper Startforth Consideration: £22

25 January 1686/87 (1) Elliner Chesbrough of Upper Startforth (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all her interest in a garth late belonging to her brother Thomas which he has sold to W. Hutchinson

8 February 1662 [in the fourteenth year of Charles H which is 1661/62] (1) John Hall of Manfield, Yorks., (husband of Jane Cuthbertson deceased, grand daughter of Ambrose Apelbye) (2) Ambrose Cuthbertston of New Castell upon Tyne, merchant (brother-in-law of (1)) Quit claim by (1) to (2) of his life interest in a messuage and croft called Sheffeild Garth and a pasture gate, all being in Startforth. Livery of seisin endorsed. Recites deeds of Ambrose Apelbye Consideration: £8

8 February 1662 [in the 14th year of Charles II which is 1661/2] (1) John Hall (2) Ambrose Cuthbertson Bond of (1) to (2) in £16 to perform covenants for peaceable enjoyment

4-5 December 1693 (1) George Cuthbertson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Jane, his wife (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, gentleman Lease and release by (1) to (2) of Sheffield Garth ( 1/2a.) with the dwellinghouse erected thereon and 1 pasturegate on Startforth Moor Consideration: £21 10s.

5 December 1693 (1) George Cuthbertson (2) William Hutchinson Bond of (1) to (2) in £43 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

28 - 29 July 1710 (1) Isabell Sedgewick of Startforth, Yorks., widow (2) William Hutchinson of Bernard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of 1 beastgate in Loadman Moor alias Startforth Moor Consideration: £10

1-2 December 1712 (1) Christopher Cheesbrough late of High Startforth, Yorks., but now of Thames Street, London, dyer and Elizabeth, his wife (2) William Hutchinson of Bernard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of his cottages in the north row of High Startforth Consideration: £21 1s.6d.

2 December 1712 (1) Christopher Cheesbrough (2) William Hutchinson Bond of (1) to (2) in £40 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/175

15 - 16 September 1713 (1) William Cheesbrough of Penrith, Cumberland, sadler and bridler and Joseph Cheesbrough, his son and heir (2) William Hutchinson of Bernard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in High Startforth Consideration: £10

5 September 1623 (1) Thomas Atkin of Bolron, Yorks., yeoman and John Atkin of Bolron, Yorks., yeoman (his son and heir) (2) Francis Wharton of Bernardcastell, merchant and John Wharton, gentleman (his son and heir) Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground (Morton Gill Leaze) in Startforth with a pasture gate on Bolron Inne Moor in the Lordship of Bowes. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £30 Rent: 4d. p.a.

22 October 1651 (1) John Wharton of Egleston, gentleman (son and heir of Francis Wharton) (2) Gyles Garnett of Startford, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of property specified in D/HH 3/3/178 (recited)

22 October 1651 (1) John Whorton (2) Gyles Garnett Bond of (1) to (2) in £80 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

26 December 1662 (1) Thomas Atkin of Bolron, Yorks., yeoman (son and heir of William Atkin) (2) Christopher Garnett of Startforth, chapman Quit claim (feoffment with livery of seisin endorsed) by (1) to (2) of his interest in Morton Gill Leaze Recites D/HH 3/3/178 and complications of title Consideration: £3

24-25 May 1698 (1) Anthony Peirson and Richard Peirson of Long Streete, Startforth, Yorks., yeomen (2) Richard Colling of Long Streete, Startforth, cordwainer Lease and release by (1) to (2) of 2 pasturegates in Boldron Inn Moore in the parishes of Bowes and Startforth Consideration: £9 10s.

25 May 1698 (1) Anthony Peirson and Richard Peirson (2) Richard Colling Bond of (1) to (2) in £20 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/182

31 October - 1 November 1699 (1) Peter Garnett of Deptford, Kent, apothecary (2) Richard Colling of Streate Head, Startforth, Yorks., cordwainer Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage with a garth at Streighthead [Street Head] and six closes of meadow called Mortingill Leases (36a.), another messuage and orchard and garth in Startforth (2a.) and several more messuages and garths there as specified with a croft adjoining them and a little backhouse,with all seats in the churches of Bowes and Startforth enjoyed in right of the property Consideration: £385

1 November 1699 (1) Peter Garnett (2) Richard Colling Bond of (1) to (2) in £800 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/184

Trinity 1701 (1) Richard Collinges and Richard Holmes, Plaintiffs (2) Peter Garnett and Sarah, his wife and George Wharton and Ann, his wife, Deforceants Final concord of 6 messuages, 40 acres of land etc. in Startforth, Low Spenceley and Grinton Consideration: £300

13 June 1713 Probate of the will of Richard Colling of the Streete Side, Startforth, Yorks., cordwainer (dated 27 December 1712) devising one third of his real estate in Startforth to his wife for life. Provision for maintenance of his two youngest children. Devises to his eldest son Gipp Gapp Close, Barnard Castle adjoining Gallowgate and the reversion of premises in Startforth. Devises to youngest son Robert a house in Briggate, Barnard Castle upon his reaching twenty four years of age. Various legacies

24 October 1716 (1) Richard Colling of Streethead, Startford, yeoman (eldest son and heir of Richard Colling of Streethead, deceased) and Mary Colling of Streethead, widow (of Richard Colling) (2) Richard Holmes of Stubhouse, yeoman Mortgage, by demise of 999 years, of a messuage and garden at Streethead and 6 closes of pasture now enclosed called Mortingill Leazes (36a.) all at Streethead, Startforth, to secure £80 and interest Consideration: £80

24 October 1728 (1) Robert Colling of Streethead, Yorks., yeoman (brother and heir of Richard Colling the younger) and Mary Colling of Streethead afore-said, widow (2) Thomas Holmes and Richard Holmes of Stubhouse, gentlemen (sons and executors of Richard Holmes) Deed of further charge of £80 upon premises in Startforth. Recites D/HH 3/3/187 Consideration: £60 and £20 due on bond

7 June 1732 (1) Robert Colling of Streethead, Startforth, yeoman and Mary Colling of the same, widow (2) Thomas Holmes and Richard Holmes of Stubhouse, gentlemen Bond of (1) to (2) in £80 to secure £40 and interest

19 - 20 March 1734/35 (1) Robert Colling of Streethead, Yorks., yeoman and Elizabeth, his wife and Mary Colling of Streethead, widow (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of premises specified in D/HH 3/3/187 and 2 Pasturegates in Bolron Inn Moor and all other property of (1) at Streethead and Bolron in the parishes of Bowes and Startforth. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £240 14s.6d. to the mortgagees and £114 5s.6d. to (1)

20 March 1734/35 (1) Robert Colling and Mary Colling (2) Thomas Holmes and Richard Holmes (3) William Hitchinson (4) Revd. Edward Browell of Romaldkirk, D.D. Assignment by (2) to (4) of their term of 999 years, upon trust to attend the freehold

26 March 1735 (1) William Allason of High Conscliff, blacksmith (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Quit claim by (1) to (2) on behalf of himself and Mary, his wife (one of the daughters of Richard Colling deceased)

June 1735 (1) William Hutchinson, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) Robert Colling and Elizabeth, his wife, Deforceants Final concord of 2 messuages, 30 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in the parishes of Bowes and Startforth Consideration: £100

6 July 1599 (1) Phillipp Brunskell of Barnard Castle, yeoman (2) Thomas Barnes of Briggnell, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a close of meadow called the Newe Rift (2 acres) at Startfurthe on the north of the highway Consideration: £16

24 May 1650 (1) Thomas Barnes of Little Hutton, Yorks., gentleman (2) Henry Wildon of Richmond, Yorks., gentleman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Startforth and two garths on the backside of it (5a.), Harrisons House and a croft, a close of 14 acres, 8 closes called Menvill Feild all at Startforth Consideration: £100

7 September 1654 (1) John Sanderson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) John Simpson of Ovington Hall, Northumberland, gentleman and Richard Walker of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Counterpart bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, of all his tenements in Upper Startforth and 12a. of land appurtaining to it, to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Charles Sanderson his son and heir and his male issue1 with remainder to the younger sons of John Sanderson etc.

Counterpart of D/HH 3/3/196

18 September 1660-61 [given as 12 Charles 12 and 1661] (1) AmbrosseBarnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, an Alderman of the said town, and Mary, his wife (2) Thomas Mathew of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) John Bowes of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Peter Sanderson of Newcastle upon Tyne, another of the Aldermen of the said town Counterpart settlement by (1) reciting the 'considerable marriage portion of his wife Mary'. Deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of his premises in Startforth with a free rent of 10s. charged upon Startforth Hall described as '5 messuages, 3 gardens, 60 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, pasture for 3 beasts and 10s. rent', to the use of (1) for life, thence to the heirs of Ambrose Barnes

Counterpart of D/HH 3/3/198

1 October 1660 (1) Thomas Mathew, gentleman, Plaintiff (2) Ambrose Barnes, Esquire, Deforceant Final concord of 5 messuages, 60 acres of land etc. and 10s. annual rent in Start forth Consideration: £160

28 November 1660 (1) John Bowes, gentleman and Peter Sanderson, Esquire, Demandants (2) Thomas Mathew, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Ambrose Barnes, Vouchee Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 5 messuages, 3 gardens, 60 acres of land, 100 acres of pasture, 10s. annual rent, 3 pasture gates in Startforth

1 May 1663 (1) John Sanderson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and Jane, his wife, and Charles Sanderson of the same, draper and Jane, his wife (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (3) Matthew Stoddart of Bernard Castle, gentleman and Thomas Butler of Westwicke, gentleman Deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of a messuage and 12 acres of land in Startforth in Menwellfeild & another 10 acres adjoining the above in Menwellfeild, to the use of (2) and his heirs. Covenant to levy a fine to (2) to make him tenant for the recovery

19 June 1663 (1) Ambrose Barnes, gentleman, Plaintiff (2) John Sanderson, gentleman and Jane, his wife and Charles Sanderson, gentleman and Frances, his wife, Deforceants Exemplification of a Final Concord of 1 messuage, 3 cottages, 10 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 15 acres of Pasture in Startforth Consideration: £60

28 November 1663 (1) Matthew Stoddart and Thomas Buttler, gentlemen, Demandants (2) Ambrose Barnes, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Charles Sanderson and Frances, his wife, Vouchees Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 4 messuages, 10 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow and 15 acres of pasture in Startforth

23 - 24 March 1674 (1) Thomas Snaith of Lowestartforth, York, glover (2) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and release by (1) to (2) of 2 pasture gates in Menvell Moore, Startforth Consideration: £7 10s.

6 August 1688 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle upon Tine, Esquire and Joseph Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, his son and heir (2) Jane Aubone of Newcastle, widow Release (lease missing) by (1) to (2) by way of mortgage of the manor, reputed inanor or capital messuage of Startforth alias Startford, with a mansion house and two closes of land, a close called the Low Pasture, and messuages and closes of land called Dudly's House, Nateby's House, Sanderson' s Land, Forster's Close, the Ackworth Close, Dent's Close, the Lodge Close and High Pasture and 8 pasture gates in Startforth, Yorks., to secure £500 and interest due on bond [see D/HH 3/3/61 above] Consideration: £500

7 September 1689 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Richard Righe of Newcastle, gentleman (3) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire, son and heir of Ambrose Marriage articles for (3) and Sarah Righe. Agreement by (1) to convey (at the direction of (2)) the capital messuage etc. of Startforth and to pay £700. (2) covenants to pay £200 to (3) and to convey 2 farmholds at Munckton and Upper Heworth and of a burgage and brewhouse in Keyside [sic], Newcastle a shop in Keyside, a burgage in Broadgarth, Newcastle, and 3 burgages in Peppercone Lane or Pepperconne Chaire, Newcastle, upon trusts specified for (3) and his issue by Sarah Righe

8 April 1690 (1) Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle Upon Tyne, merchant (2) Jonathan Hutchinson of Newcastle, merchant (3) Joseph Barnes of Newcastle, Esquire, (son and heir of (1)) and Sarah his wife Release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage and manor or reputed manor of Startforth, a messuage and 2 closes of land there, Lowe Pasture, messuages and closes of land called Dudly's House and close, Nateby's House and Close, Sanderson's Land, Forster's Close, Ackworth Close, Dent's Close, Lodge Close and High Pasture and 8 pasture gates in Menwell Moore, all at Startforth, to the use of (3) and their issue as specified

Trinity 1691 (1) Jonathan Hutchinson, Plaintiff (2) Ambrose Barnes, Deforceant Final concord of the Manor of Startforth, 20 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 10s. annual rent etc. in Startforth [see D/HH/7/3/65] Consideration: £300

18 - 19 December 1730 (1) Sarah Barnes of Newcastle Upon Tyne, widow of Joseph Barnes, and Richard Barnes, eldest son and heir of Joseph Barnes (2) Elizabeth Barnes of Newcastle, spinster, and Ann Bradford of Newcastle, widow Lease release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage of Startforth and lands as specified in D/HH/3/3/209 to the use of Sarah Barnes for life thence as to one moiety to Elizabeth Barnes and her heirs for ever and as to the other moiety to Ann Bradford and her heirs for ever. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £200 by (2) to Richard Barnes, £300 secured to be paid to him, £200 secured to be paid to Jonathan Barnes of London, gentleman, brother of Richard

20 January 1730 - 1731 (1) Elizabeth Barnes, spinster and Ann Bradford, widow, Plaintiffs (2) Sarah Barnes and Richard Barnes, Deforceants 2 parts of a final concord of the Manor of Startforth etc. Consideration: £300

1 May 1735 (1) Elizabeth Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, spinster (2) Jonathan Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of her moiety of the capital messuage of Startforth and lands etc. specified Consideration: £21

14 August 1738 (1) Ann Bradford and Elizabeth Barnes (2) William Hutchinson Memorandum of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of lands etc. in Startforth

27 - 28 September 1738 (1) Ann Bradford of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow; Elizabeth Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, spinster; and Jonathan Barnes of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (brother and heir of Richard Barnes) (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage of Startforth and lands there as specified Consideration: £45 annuity to Ann Bradford, £500 to Elizabeth Barnes and £390 to Jonathan Barnes

29 September 1738 (1) William Hutchinson (2) Ann Bradford (3) George Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Grant of an annuity of £45 to (2) secured on lands at Startforth

Receipt of Ann Bradford for £22 10s. (half year's annuity), 24 May 1739

18 April 1684 (1) Edward Wright of Barnard Castle, yeoman and Frances, his wife; and Robert Wright of the Streete in the parish of Startforth, Yorks., yeoman (their son and heir) (2) Frances Wright of Barnard Castle, spinster. (daughter of Edward and Frances) Feoffment by (1) to (2) of Whorton Close, Startforth (4a.). Livery of seisin endorsed

Copy of the probate of the will of Anthony Wright of Barnard Castle, joiner (dated 27 July 1742) devising a messuage in Gallgate, Barnard Castle, 3 parts of a day's work on Whitriggs in Middlefield, Barnard Castle and a parcel of land in Startforth to his wife, Phillis Probate, 9 October 1742

1 - 2 May 1744 (1) Phillis Wright of Barnard Castle, widow (2) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a parcel of meadow Whorton Close (4a.) in Startforth, Yorks. Consideration: £63

28 June 1610 (1) Thomas Close of Myddleham, Yorks., chapman (2) Leonerde Hodgshone of the Slaypewathe, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) [without livery of seisin] of a messuage and close of land adjoining it and 2 pasturegates on Menvell Moore in Startforthe Consideration: £24

22 March 1612/13 (1) Leonard Hodshon of Slaypewathe, Yorks., yeoman and Raiphe Hodshon of Hartforth, Yorks., yeoman (his son and heir) (2) Arthure Morgan of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a tenement and parcel of ground in Nether Start forth to the north and west of the highway with 2 pasture gates in Menvell Moore Consideration: £20

25 May 1613 (1) Leonard Hodshon of Slaipewath, Yorks., yeoman and Ralph, his son and heir of Hertforth, Yorks., yeoman (2) Arthur Morgan of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Gift by (1) to (2) of property speci:fied in D/HH 3/3/221. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £20

8 January 1617/18 (1) Arthur Morgan of Startforth, Yorks. (2) Sowth Morgan of Startfurth Gift by (1) to (2) of property specified in D/HH 3/3/221. Memorandum that Isabell, wife of (2), shall enjoy the property for life. Livery of seisin endorsed

19 March 1624/25 (1) Rowland Morgan of Startforth, gentleman (2) Southe Morgan of Startforth, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £60 to perform covenants in indenture of even date

6 March 1657/58 (1) George Kirkham of Staindropp, mason (2) Thomas Mowbray of Raby Castle, gentleman Demise by (1) to (2) for 150 years of a messuage and garth and two beastgates in Startforth as security for a further assurance from (1) and Martha, his wife, to (2) of Raby Loneing. Recites previous deeds

1 March 1657 (1) George Kirkham (2) Thomas Mowbray Bond of (1) to (2) in £100 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/225

3 May 1659 (1) George Kircome of Staindropp, carpenter and Martha, his wife, and Henry Ellensder of [blank] Durham, yeoman and Mary, his wife (daughter of Southe Morgan) (2) Thomas Snaithe of Lartington, Yorks., glover Bargain and sale with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of a tenement, parcel of ground and 2 beastgates in Nether Startforth. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £53

3 May 1659 (1) George Kircome and Henry Ellensder (2) Thomas Snaith Bond of (1) to (2) in £106 to perform covenants in D/HH 3/3/227

7 June 1683 (1) George Kirckham of Staindropp, yeoman and Martha, his wife; Thomas Todd of Ramshaw, yeoman and Mary, his wife (late wife of Henry Ellensder) (2) Thomas Snaith of Lartington, Yorks., yeoman Deed to lead the uses of a fine to (2) and for further assurance

20 November 1694 (1) Arthur Morgan of Low Startforth, Yorkshire, yeoman (2) Thomas Snaith the elder of Lartington Quit claim by (1) to (2) of a tenement, garth ( 1/2a.) and 2 pasturegates in Startforth Consideration: £1 17s.

8 November 1701 Probate of the will of Thomas Snaith of Lartington, Yorks., skinner, devising real estate to his son Thomas (24 March 1695 - 1696)

14 March 1716 - 1717 (1) Thomas Snaith of Lartington, Yorks., glover (2) Hugh Hodshon of Barnard Castle, yeoman Mortgage by (1) to (2) by demise of 999 years, of a messuage and garth (la.) at Startforth to secure £40 and interest

20 - 21 June 1727 (1) Thomas Snaith of Lartington, Yorks., glover (2) Richard Thomlinson of Barnard Castle, felmonger Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in Low Startforth. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £60

21 June 1727 (1) Thomas Snaith (2) Hugh Hodshon of Barnard Castle, maltster (3) Richard Thomlinson of Barnard Castle, felmonger (4) William Thomlinson of Barnard Castle, felmonger Assignment by (2) to (4) of a term of 999 years in trust to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £60 (3) to (2)

Will of Richard Thomlinson of Barnard Castle devising all to his wife for life thence to his son and 5 daughters, 17 November 1753

21 May 1763 (1) Jane Tomlinson of Barnard Castle, spinster (2) Timothy Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Articles of agreement for the sale of a house and garth in Startforth

25 November 1763 (1) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) Timothy Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Quit claim of all his interest in a messuage and garth at Startforth. Recites previous deed Consideration: 10s.

14-15 June 1763 (1) Richard Shepherd the younger of Maidston, Kent, coal merchant and Ann, his wife (formerly Ann Thomlinson); Mary Thomlinson of Billeter Square, London, spinster; Catharine Thomlinson of Red Lyon Street, London, spinster; and Jane Thomlinson of Barnard Castle, spinster (devisees of Richard Thomlinson, their father) (2) Timothy Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in Startforth. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £100

June 1763 (1) Timothy Hutchinson, Plaintiff (2) Richard Sheperd the younger and Ann, his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a final concord of 1 messuage, 1 stable, 1 acre of land, 1 acre of meadow, 1 acre of pasture etc. in Startforth Consideration: £60

13 May 1752 (1) Richard Thomlinson of Barnard Castle, fellmonger (2) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) Mathew Baxter of Boldron, Yorks., yeoman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (3) of a close called the croft on the south side of Boldron Town Street Consideration: £14 by (3) to (1)

Abstract of title (13 May 1752 - 10 June 1791) of James Lonsdale to property in Boldron, n.d.

23 - 24 June 1757 (1) Timothy Hutchinson of Lincoln's Inn Fields, Middlesex, Esquire; William Spearman of Durham, Esquire; and Timothy Scott the elder of Low Startforth Bridge End, Yorks., yeoman, and Grace, his wife, and Timothy Scott the younger of the same, weaver (tenants in common of Startforth Moor) (2) Richard Cowdell of Bishop Auckland, Esquire Lease and release by (1) to (2) of Startforth Moor upon trust for (1) as specified in divided allotments proportional in value to their respective interests in the pasturage of the moor

3 February 1817 (1) William Hutchinson of Egleston, Esquire (2) Francis Robinson of Whorley Hill and Robert Kipling of Barnard Castle Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of farms at Startford for a term of 3 years. Husbandry covenants Rent: £10 p.a.

29 December 1788 (1) Henry Belwood, eldest son of Charles Belwood (2) Richard Garmondsway of Barnard Castle, yeoman Agreement that (2) shall enjoy the use of a pew in Startforth church in satisfaction of (1)'s debt to (2) of £1 17s.6d. Covenants for further assurance in respect of defective title

1826 (1) Michael Garmondsway of Queen Street, Seven Dials, Middlesex, carpenter (2) Thomas Grisdale Copy draft release by (1) to (2) of a messuage etc. on the north side of Galgate, Barnard Castle and a pew in Startforth Parish Church Consideration: £160

24 January 1827 (1) Thomas Grisdale of Stainmore, Westmoreland, yeoman (2) George Peter Hutchinson of Eglestone, Esquire Conveyance of a pew in Start forth parish church Consideration: £5

Letter from William Watson, Barnard Castle, to Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning Startforth pew purchase, 16 December 1826

12 April 1872 (1) Rt. Hon. Thomas Emerson Headlam of Ashley Place, Victoria Street, Westminster, M.P. and Morley Headlam of Whorlton Grange, Esquire (trustees of the will of G.P. Hutchinson, deceased) (2) Timothy Hutchinson of Egglestone Hall, Esquire (3) John Dickonson Holmes of Barnard Castle, gentleman (4) Charles Milner of Startforth Hall, Esquire and Eliza, his wife Deed of exchange being a conveyance by (1) and (2) to (4) of 2r. 19p. of land in the parish of Startforth as shewn by the plan drawn on the 4th membrane hereof. Conveyance by (3) and (4) to (1), upon trust for (2), of 3r.20p. of land in Startforth as shewn by the plan drawn on the 5th membrane hereof. Recites previous deeds. Covenant to produce title deeds

Copy of certificate of acknowledgement of D/HH 3/3/ 248 by Eliza Milner, a married woman, 16 April 1872

12 April 1872 (1) Rt. Hon. Thomas Emerson Headlam and Morley Headlam (2) Timothy Hutchinson (3) J.D. Holmes (4) Anne Teasdale of Startforth, Yorks., spinster Deed of exchange. Conveyance by (1) and (2) to (4) of 3r.10p. of land in Startforth as described by the plan drawn on the fourth membrane hereof. Conveyance by (3) and (4) to (1), upon trust for (2), of 1 acre of land in Startforth adjoining that conveyed by D/HH 3/3/248 and described by the plan drawn on the 5th membrane hereof

24 May 1872 (1) J.D. Holmes (2) Rt. Hon. Thomas Emerson Headlam, M.P. and Morley Head lam Covenant to produce title deeds

6 May 1874 (1) George Coates and Christopher Coates of Cleasby, Yorks., farmers (2) Henry Coates of Cleasby, farmer (3) Ann Coates of Boldron, Yorks., widow (4) Christopher Coates of Court Green, Wilton, Yorks., farmer and Ann, his wife; George Plews of Boldron, farmer and Margaret, his wife; Henry Coates of Bradbury, farmer and Emily, his wife; Robert Vasey of Bradbury, farmer and Sophia, his wife (5) Timothy Hutchinson of Eggleston Hall, Esquire (6) Rt. Hon. Thomas Emerson Headlam of Gilmonby Hall, Yorks., and Morley Headlam of Whorlton Grange, Esquire Conveyance by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (6) of a messuage and garth and piece of waste ground within the walls of an old ruined house at High Startforth, upon the trusts of the will of G.P. Hutchinson etc. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £42 by (6) to (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Certificate of acknowledgement of D/HH 3/3/252 by Ann Coates, Margaret Plews, Emily Coates and Sophia Vasey, 6 May 1874

10 April 1637 (1) Robert Cheesbrough of Startforth, yeoman (2) Thomas Baker of Startforth, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of two closes of meadow, Wood Close and a parcel of Menvell Field) (6-21a.), four pasture gates on Menvell Moor and half his right of turbary for the life of (2) (which property (2) has conveyed to (1) by indenture of even date), all at Startforth Rent: 1d. p.a.

31 August 1695 Probate of the will of William Thompson of High Startforth, Yorks., mason (25 July 1695), devising Wood Close to wife for life, 4 pasture gates to wife to dispose of at her discretion. Devises Wood Close to his son John from the death of the testator's wife charged with legacies

2 December 1721 (1) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland,fellmonger and Mary Thompson of Bernard Castle, widow (2) Sarah Bolton of Bernard Castle, spinster Mortgage, by demise of 999 years, by (1) to (2) of the Wood Close (2a.), Startforth to secure £30 and interest Consideration: £30

2 December 1721 (1) John Thompson and Mary Thompson (2) Sarah Bolton Bond of (1) to (2) in £60 to secure the payment of £30 and interest

8 July 1724 (1) Sarah Bolton of Bernard Castle, spinster (2) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland, fellmonger (3) Christopher Smith of Edmundbyers, Clerk Assignment of a mortgage by demise of 999 years from (1)to (3), with further borrowing on the same security of lands at Startforth, to secure a total of £40 and interest Consideration: £30 17s.6d. to (1) and £9 2s.6d.to (2)

4 - 5 November 1724 (1) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland, skinner (2) Elizabeth Wright of Bishop Auckland, spinster Lease and release by (1) to (2) of Wood Close with 4 pasture gates on Menvill Moor, Startforth Consideration: £20

8 July 1730 (1) Thomas Parkins of Barnard Castle, gentleman (2) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland, fellmonger (3) George Sanderson of Bishop Auckland, yeoman, in trust for Elizabeth Wright of Bishop Auckland, spinster and the said Elizabeth Wright Assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (3) of Wood Close, Startforth for the remainder of a term of 999 years upon trust for Wright. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £44 by (3) to (1)

Receipt of Robert Blakolock for £10 legacy due to his wife Mary from John Thompson under the will of William Thompson, 18 September 1734

20 November 1734 (1) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland, skinner (2) George Sanderson of Bishop Auckland, yeoman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of Wood Close being a release of his equity of redemption Consideration: 5s.

20 November 1734 (1) John Thompson of Bishop Auckland, skinner and William Thompson of Bishop Auckland, skinner (2) George Sanderson of Bishop Auckland, yeoman Bond of (1) to (2) in £30 to indemnify (2) from the claim for dower of Frances wife of John Thompson in premises conveyed in D/HH 3/3/259, no fine of the same having been made

26 November 1804 (1) James Agnew of Howlish, Esquire (in descent from Elizabeth Sanderson) (2) John Wiseman of Startforth, Yorks., gentleman Bargain and sale with livery of seisin endorsed of Wood Close (2a.), Startforth Consideration: £115

Thomas Wood's bill of costs for drawing up D/HH 3/3/264, November 1804

8 October 1804 (1) Thomas Roper of Boldron, Yorks., tailor (2) Ralph Bellwood of Brignall, Yorks., farmer Lease [release missing] for one year by (1) to (2) of a house at Boldron with the croft (1 acre) on the south side of Boldron Town Street, with common rights

11 October 1826 (1) George Benson of Wooten Pillage, Bedfordshire, yeoman and Mary, his wife (2) John Watson of Revellin, Middleton in Teesdale, farmer (3) John Newton of Boldron, yeoman Copy release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage, West Land Towns (8a.) and an allotment formerly John Adamson's (6a.3r.3p.), all in Boldron, and 2 messuages in High Startforth. Surrender by (2) of a term of 1000 years, Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £150 to (2), £485 to (1)

Copy of the will of John Newton of Boldron, Yorks. (dated 7 December 1837). Annuity of £40 to wife charged upon premises devised to sons Jonathan and Jeremiah: devises part of a dwellinghouse at Boldron and appurtenances and closes of lands (20a. 2r.) to Jonathan, and the rest of the dwellinghouse with outbuildings specified, 2 other dwellinghouses in Bolrdon, East Flat (4a.), Hay House Flat (4a.), West Flat (4.5a.) and Sun Croft (12.5a.) and 7a. of land adjoining it, all at Boldron to Jeremiah. Devises Western Towns (7a.) and a blacksmith's shop to son John Newton

14 June 1720 (1) John Cuthbert of Newcastle, Serjeant-at-law (2) Thomas Richardson of Northfield, Bolron [Boldron], gentleman (3) William Wharton of Gilling West, Yorks., Esquire Assignment of a mortgage being a release by (1), at the direction of (2), to (3) of a farmhold at North-field, Startforth, Yorks., and cattlegates thereof called Thornberry and Bolron Inn Moor and closes called the Roodes in the parish of Bowes, subject to an assignment of a judgment dated 13 June 1720 Consideration: £500 by (3) to (1)

18 May 1927 (1) Minnie Jane Hardy and Emily Annie Hardy, both of Rock Villa, Barnard Castle, spinsters (2) John Thomas Clement of Cragg Farm, Lartington, farmer and Eliza Anne Clement, his wife Conveyance by (1) to (2) of Ravens Nest Farm, Boldron (44a.). Plan and applications for searches in H.M. Land Registry attached Consideration: £1,150

Memorandum of deposit of deeds with the Bank of Liverpool and Martins Ltd., to secure overdraft etc., 8 June 1927; receipt for repayment, 11 May 1938

Poster advertising sale of Deepdale View, late Raven's Nest, 6 April 1938

20 May 1938 (1) John Thomas Clement of Deepdale View (otherwise Raven's Nest) near Bowes, Yorks., farmer and Eliza Annie, his wife (2) John Gill of Scaife House, Staindrop, farmer Conveyance by (1) to (2) of Deepdale View, Boldron Consideration: £1,400

20 May 1942 (1) John Gill of Crooks Farm near Barningham, Yorks., farmer (2) William Thomas Wilson of High House, Marwood near Barnard Castle, farmer; Robert Henry Robinson of Parrick House, Marwood, farmer; and Eric Richard Hanby Holmes of Barnard Castle, solicitor (3) Frank Bruce of Raven's Nest Farm and Hannah, his wife Conveyance by (1) to (2) upon trust to sell and stand possessed of proceeds upon trusts declared by (3) Consideration: £1920

Abstract of title (20 February 1906 - 20 May 1938) to Raven's Nest, 1942

Certificate of search, North Riding Registry of Deeds, 8 April 1942

194[2] (1) Frank Bruce of Raven's Nest Farm, Bowes, farmer (2) Hannah Bruce (wife of (1)) (3) William Thomas Wilson of High House, Marwood, farmer; Robert Henry Robinson of Parrick House, Marwood, farmer; and E.R. Hanby Holmes Marriage settlement of (1) and (2). Assignment by (2) to (3) of all her interest under the will of her late father John Hall and assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a life assurance policy1 upon trust for (2) for life, thence in trust for her issue etc.

20 May 1942 (1) William Thomas Wilson and others (2) Hannah Bruce Vesting deed for Raven's Nest alias Deepdale View

Schedule of deeds (1927-1942) relating to Raven's Nest and held by Messrs. Hanby Holmes, Waite and Alsop on behalf of the mortgagees Mrs. Town and Mrs. Hanby Holmes, n.d. [c.1950]

20 March 1952 (1) Norman Eric Kay of The Bank, Barnard Castle (2) Arthur Atkinson of Swale Cottage, Catterick, Yorkshire, War Department Fireman and Joyce, his wife (3) E.R. Hanby Holmes Draft assignment of mortgage by (1) to (3) Consideration: £83 by (3) to (1)

3 January 1760 (1) Anthony Pearson of Barnard Castle, butcher and Margaret, his wife (2) Thomas Pearson of Barnard Castle, butcher (son and heir of (1)) and Mary, his wife (3) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman Copy release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a farm at Bolron between Thornbury Pasture and Deepdale Beck, with four beastgates in Thornbury Pasture and four more in Bowron Inn Moor. Covenant to levy a fine of the premises to (3) Consideration: £400 by (3) to (1) and an annuity of £10 secured to Margaret Pearson by the promissory note of (1)

29 August 1808 (1) Reverend George Wharton of Barnard Castle, Clerk (2) Thomas Tunstall of Startforth, gentleman Copy bargain and sale and feoffment by (1) to (2) of 2a. of land on the east side of Startforth Town Street, subject to an annuity of £42 payable to John Wrightson of Cotherstone for life Consideration: £49 9s.by (2) to (1) and £10 10s.by (2) to John Wrightson

5 January 1818 (1) Thomas Tunstall of Startforth, yeoman (2) Mary Steward of Barnard Castle, spinster (3) Margaret Brownless of New Br ombelow, widow Copy mortgage, by demise of 1000 years, by (1) and (2) to (3) of 2a. of land at Startforth, to secure £100 and interest. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 by (3) to (1)