Catalogue

25 April 1657 (1) William Ramsey of [Romald]kirk, Yorks., labourer and Elizabeth, his wife (2) Ambrose Winter of the same, miller Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of their cottage in Romaldkirk of the yearly rent of 6d. Consideration: £7 5s.

25 April 1657 (1) William Ramsey of Rombaldkirke, labourer (2) Ambrose Winter of Rombaldkirke, miller Bond of (1) to (2) in £14 10s. to perform covenants in indenture of even date

22 April 1703 Admittance of John Winter, as son and heir of William Winter deceased, to a cottage in Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Fine: 6d.

1 May 1746 (1) Ann Walker of St. Dunston's, West London, widow (2) Thomas Heaton of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gentleman Customary conveyance of a messuage etc. called the Croft (3 roods), a close called the Beck (7r.) and parcels of land in the Northfield called Limestone Rigg (1r.) and Beck Wath (2r.) and Marledub Rigg (1r.),all in Romaldkirk Consideration: £136 Rent: 4s.1½d. p.a. Attached: 15 May 1746 (1) Ann Walker (2) Thomas Heaton Copy surrender of the above premises

24 June 1752 (1) Hannah Raine of Romaldkirk, widow of Thomas Raine (2) Thomas Heaton of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gentleman Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances in Romaldkirk Consideration: £9 10s.

24 April 1760 (1) Hannah Raine (2) Thomas Heaton Copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances, Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Entry: 6d.

24 April 1760 (1) George Raine (2) Anthony Hugginson Copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of a parcel of land in the Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 7s.1d. Entry : 7s.1d.

1 May 1762 (1) George Raine of Brignal, Yorks., yeoman (2) Anthony Hugginson of Rombaldkirk, gentleman (mortgagee) (3) John Hugginson of Romaldkirk, gentleman (4) Thomas Heaton of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gentleman Customary conveyance by (1), (2) and (3)to (4) of a messuage and croft (3r.) in Romaldkirk, Sainings Close (3r.), Crookland Close (2a.) and a ridge in the Common Field (1r.) and Crooklands (3r.). Recites previous deeds Rent: 6s. p.a. to the Lord Consideration: £61 1s. (4) to (1); £170 (4) to (2)

6 July 1764 (1) George Rain (2) John Heaton Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of a tenement and appurtenances. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 7s.1d. p.a. Entry: 7s.1d.

6 July 1764 Copy admittance of John Heaton, brother and heir of Thomas Heaton, to a tenement. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 4s.1½d. p.a. Entry: 4s.1½d.

6 July 1764 Copy admittance of John Heaton, brother and heir at law of Thomas Heaton deceased, to a cottage and appurtenances. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Fine: 6d.

8 April 1765 (1) Jonathan Waite of Barnard Castle, weaver (2) John Heaton of Rombaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of Beckwath ( 1/2a.) to the north of Romaldkirk in the Manor of the same Rent: 4d. p.a. Consideration: £25

11 April 1767 (1) Hannah Raine, widow of Thomas Raine late of Romaldkirk, yeoman (2) Thomas Rane of Rornaldkirk, yeoman (third son of (1) (3) John Heaton of Romaldkirk, gentleman Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth ( 1/2a.) near the Low End of the north side of Romaldkirk Rent: 1s.3d. p.a. Consideration: £50 to (1) and (2)

15 November 1733 (1) William Wrightson of Romaldkirk, carrier (cousin and heir of William Winter) (2) Elizabeth Yates of Romaldkirk, spinster Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances in Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Consideration: £4

26 October 1741 (1) William Wrightson (2) Elizabeth Yates Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 cottage and appurtenances. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. Entry: 6d.

31 October 1768 (1) Elizabeth Yates of Rombaldkirk, widow (2) John Heaton of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gentleman Customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of a cottage in Romaldkirk and appurtenances Rent: 6d. p.a. Consideration: £18

7 November 1768 (1) Elizabeth Gates (2) John Heaton Surrender by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Entry: 6d.

7 November 1768 (1) Thomas Raine (2) John Heaton Surrender by (1) to (2) of one customary tenament in Romaldkirk Rent: 1s.3d. p.a. Entry: 1s.3d.

7 November 1768 (1) Jonathan Waite (2) John Heaton Memorandum of surrender by (1) to (2) of Beckworth. Manor of Roiraldkirk

10 March 1761 (1) Edward Oxnard the younger of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman (2) John Heaton of Rombaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of 4 pasture gates in Mickleton East Pasture for the remainder of a term of 1000 years from 1607 Consideration: £34

23 - 24 November 1764 (1) Edward Oxnard of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman (son and heir of Edward Oxnard deceased) and Edward Oxnard the younger of Mickleton, York., gentleman (son of Edward Oxnard) (2) William Lodge of Barnard Castle, gentleman (3) William Hall of Barnard Castle, gentleman Lease and release by (1) and (2) to (3) (being an assignment by (2) to (3) of a mortgage in fee) of the lands and tenements in Mickleton in the parish of Romaldkirk. Assignment by (2) to (3) of a messuage on the south of Mickleton with a garth etc., three closes in the Highfield of Mickleton called Garnock Closes, 2 closes in the High Field called Pease Lands ( 1/2a.1r.) and another close in the said field near Shield Beck (1r.), a parcel of ground in the High Field called Parock (1r.),a parcel of ground in the Low Field called Doe Flatts (2½a.), a parcel in the Lowfield called Heads (2r.), 2 parcels in the said Lowfield near the River Lune and all other property, late Thomas Perkins', a messuage in Mickleton, late Bathsheba Lockwood's, several parcels of ground, late Lawrence Longstaff's, and all other his messuages and lands in Mickleton for the remainder of a term of 999 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £582 1s.3½d. by (3) to (2) for the debt of (1)

24 April 1769 (1) Thomas Emerson Headlam of Gateshead, gentleman (2) Edward Oxnard of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman Lease and release [the lease bearing the same date as the release] of messuages and lands in Mickleton as recited. Assignment by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the south side of Mickleton with appurtenances, three closes in the Highfield of Mickleton (Garnock Closes) with a cow house, a parcel of 2 acre of the Mickleton High Field (Pease Lands) another parcel there called Pease Lands (1r.), 1 rood of land in the said field near Sheild Beck, 1 rood in the Highfield and called Parrock, 2.5 acres in Mickleton Lowfield called Doeflatts, a parcel in the said Lowfield called Heads (2r.) and 2 pieces of land in the Lowfield near to the River Lune; all property in Mickleton late Thomas Perkins a messuage and lands purchased by Oxnard of Bathsheba Lockwood and Margaret Briggs, several closes of land at Mickleton purchase by Oxnard of Lawrence Langstaff and a messuage on the south of Mickleton and several closes of land specified, for the remainder of a term of 1000 years Consideration: £561 15s.

16 September 1771 (1) Edward Oxnard the elder of Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman and Margaret, his wife and Edward Oxnard the younger of Mickleton, his eldest son and heir (2) John Briggs of Middleton in Teesdale, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of Miars Close (3a.), Southwards Lane (1r.), Cardalelands (2r.), East Toadland Paddock (Ir.) and West Toadland Paddock ( 1/2a.). Assignment by (1) to (2) of West Close and West Garth (3a.), Toadland Close (3a.), Toadlands (1a.), Priston Axland (1r.), Wanesland ( 1/2a.), the 5 Garnocke Closes (13a.), all in Mickleton High Field and 3.825 cattlegates1for the remainder of a;term of 1000 years to secure £550 and interest Rent: 10s.8d. p.a. for Lord's Rent. 4s.4- 1/2d. p.a. to the Rector of Romaldkirk for tithe rent Consideration: £135

[9] February 1775 (1) John Heaton, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) Edward Oxnard the elder and Margaret, his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 10a. of land etc. in Mickleton Consideration: £60

Abstract of title (11 January 1591 - December 1774) of Edward Oxnard to lands in Mickleton, purchased by John Heaton, n.d. [late 18th century]

17 October 1775 (1) John Heaton the elder (2) John Heaton the younger Surrender of messuages and lands in Romaldkirk of the yearly rent of 12s.1d. The Court Capital and View of Frankpledge of Revd. John Gibson, Rector of Romaldkirk

20 August 1623 (1) Raphe Horne of Dowbiggin, Sedbergh, Yorks., yeoman (2) Charles Watson of Staindrop, yeoman; Michael Huchanson of Starthouse, Charles Kipling of Frearhouse, John Parkin of Hewrye, Raphe Parkin of Blindebeck and Thomas Deatt of Ragill, Romaldkirk, yeomen Certified copy of customary alienation of the messuage and tenement called Mearbeck of the yearly rent of 12s.6d. in Baldersdale, Yorks. Copy, 17 September 1760 Consideration: £80

Abstract of title (10 December 1688 - 23 October 1740) of John Parkin to customary lands at Mearbeck, 1740

Abstract of title (21 March 1625 - 4 May 1757) of John Parkin to his freehold estate in Baldersdale, purchased by Thomas Heaton, 1760

Letter from William Dixon, Richmond to [Mr. Thomas Heaton] concerning Parkin's title and forwarding D/HH 3/6/29 and D/HH 3/6/31, 16 September 1760

Particulars and conditions of sale of the Marebeck Estate, Baldersdale (46a.), with list of bidders (11 January 1808); forwarded by John Charlton, Bolton to John Heaton, Old Burlington Street, London, 4 October 1813

31 May 1782 (1) The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Christ in Oxford (2) John Heaton of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Esquire Copy lease of the tithes of corn, grain, hay, wool and lamb of the parsonage of Preston in Craven and from Highley Field, Wicklesworth and West Hatton appertaining to the said parsonage, and all similar tithes for the parsonages of: Broughton, Yorks; Carleton, Yorks.; Skipton, Yorks; for the chapels of Bolton and Barden, Yorks. all formerly the property of the Priory of Bolton, Yorks; the same tithes of the parsonage of Leeds, formerly the property of the Priory of the Trinity in the City of York and of Arneley Ricot Grange, Wather Grange, Chapelton, Mooreton, Bramley, Allerton Grainge, Birley, Hewdingley, Blowdow or Gledhow, Bare Grange, Moore Grange, Leeds Woodhouse and two closes called Lekey's, Kirbistone with Cottingly, Knowersthorpe, Potter Newton, Worley alias Worthley, Skelton, Armeley Hall, Sipton, Calcott, Osmonthorpe, Hunslett Hall, Woodhouse, Cottestone or Cartbystone, Two Farmleys, Northall and Two Sheep Carrs with Holbeck and also the tithes of water mills pensions of the Vicar of Leeds and the Parson of Addell with the rights of presentation to all the said vicarages and parsonage, for a term of 21 years Rent: £138 12s. p.a. (of which £46 4s. is to be in corn at 6s.8d. per quarter weight)

26 September 1778 (1) William Hardcastle junior of Masham, Yorks., Esquire (2) Ann More of Bath, widow of Henry More of Layton, Essex, deceased; Anne More of Bath, spinster and Henrietta More of Bath, spinster, (daughters of Ann and Henry) (3) John Heaton of Old Burlington Street, St. James Westminster, Esquire and Thomas Wildman of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Esquire Marriage settlement of (1) and Anne Moore the daughter; covenant by (2) for the payment to (3) of £3000 as the marriage portion of Anne Moor within three months of the marriage, upon trust for Anne More for life, with remainder to (1) for life and the issue of (1) by Anne More; covenant by the Mores to convey to (3) property specified at Tunstall, Crakehill, Catterick, Mosta and Langthorn, Yorks. upon trust for sale and upon trust to pay £3000 and half of the residue of the proceeds to such persons for such purposes as Ann More, the mother and Henrietta More shall specify; upon trust as to the rest of the purchase money for Anne More the daughter and (1) and their heirs

Statements of account of William Hardcastle and Ann his wife and Miss Ann Moore with John Heaton, 22 August 1777 - 25 September 1783

Authority of Ann More and William Corp to John Heaton and Thomas Wildman to pay £3000 to William Hardcastle, Esquire, 5 April 1782

Statements of account of William Hobson, Esquire with John Heaton for the years ending Martinmas 1779 - 1790

Statements of account of William Hobson with John Heaton for years ending Martinmas 1791 - 1799 'Allowed, 30 September 1800'

Statements of account of William Hobson with John Heaton for years ending Martinmas 1800 - 1804 Endorsed 'Allowed, 19 December 1808'

Statements of account of Mr. William Hobson with John Heaton, for the years ending Martinmas 1805 - Martinmas 1807 Endorsed, 'Allowed 19 December 1808'

Statements of account of Mr. William Hobson with John Heaton, Esquire for the years ending Martinmas 1808 - Martinmas 1814 Endorsed, 'Allowed 16 September 1814'

The final account of Mr. William Hobsin with John Heaton, Esquire for the year to Martinmas 1814 Endorsed 'allowed 30 September 1816'

Abstract of title (21 March 1625 - 1774) of Mr. Heaton to lands in the Manors of Romaldkirk and Cotherstone, n.d. [late 18th century]

Statement of cesses for Mr. Heaton's property at Romaldkirk paid by Mr. Simpson, 18 February - 27 April 1819

Letter from John Charlton of Bolton to John Heaton, Old Burlington Street, London concerning land tax on Heaton's estate at Romaldkirk, 2 September 1813

Schedule of title deeds, (15 November 1733 - 30 December 1842) of Mr. Heaton to customary estates in the Manor of Romaldkirk, n.d. [late 18th century]

27 December 1811 (1) John Heaton of Old Burlington Street, Middlesex, Esquire (2) Thomas Langstaff df Mickleton, Yorks., gentleman (3) John Parkin of Streatlam, Clerk Copy release by (1) to (3) of property at Mickleton: Miars Close (3a.), Southwards Lands (1r.), Cardale Land (2r.) all in Mickleton High Field, Toad Land Paddock (1r.), West Toad Land Paddock (1r.), a parcel of High Town Field (2r.18p.) awarded under Mickleton Inclosure, 1r.34p. upon Mickleton Common awarded under the inclosure, upon such uses as (2) shall direct; assignment by (1) to (2). for the remainder of a term of 1000 years, of several pardels of land at Mickleton as specified. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1410 (2) to (1)

27 December 1811 (1) John Heaton (2) Thomas Langstaff Copy bond of (1) to (2) in £700 as further assurance for peaceable enjoyment of property (under covenants in D/HH 3/6/77)

Advertisement, particulars and conditions of sale of 13a.1r.4p. of land on Romaldkirk Moor allotted to John Heaton, with list of bids, 11 April 1814

Statement of account of sundry household articles belonging to Mr. Heaton, sold by auction at Romaldkirk, 19 September 1818

Receipt of J.D. Paul, banker, Temple Bar for bills of John Heaton deceased, 10 May 1819

Copy agreement of subscribing landowners of Romaldkirk appointing Zachary Hubbersty as attorney, 24 September 1792

Copy agreement by the subscribing 79 freeholders (including Timothy Hutchinson, Henry Maire, the Duke of Devonshire, Sheldon Cradock and John and Henry Bourn) to join in all legal measures to resist the payment of every new demand for tithes by Revd. Reginald Bligh, 24 September 1792

Copy of the statement of account current of the receipts and expenditures of the tithe cause of Romaldkirk, as received and disbursed by Anthony Hugginson, treasurer, 29 October 1794 - 28 July 1800

Account current of the solicitors with the parishioners of Romaldkirk in the tithe suit, 1792 - 1801; sent to John Heaton, 18 March 1801

Revd. R. Bligh in account current with the parishioners of Romaldkirk as to tithe costs in Bligh v Bainbridge and Bligh v Hugginson, 1801

Copy of Romaldkirk tithe case, with the opinions of A. Chambre of Greys Inn and J.L. Hubbersty of Lincoln's Inn thereupon (12 June and 18 April 1798), forwarded by Robert Dormer, Richmond to John Heaton, 22 February 1800

Bligh v Maire and others Instructions for the answer of Henry Maire, Esquire, Joseph Neesham and John Dent to the bill of Reginald Bligh, Clerk against them as to number and value of calves on their farms. In the Exchequer, n.d. [c. 1800]

John Bourne and 6 others, Plaintiffs Reginald Bligh and others, Defendants Copy of the answer of Reginald Bligh, in the Exchequer (equity side). Filed 9 February 1801

Landowners of the parish of Romaldkirk requesting Mr. Heaton's assistance in investigating the state of the parts of the parish within the Manors and townships of Romaldkirk, Cotherstone, Lartington and Hunderthwaite 'and forming a plan to put an end to the present disputes with the tithe owner and for the general good of the parish', 1801

Correspondence received by John Heaton, Old Burlington Street, London from: Revd. R. Bligh, Romaldkirk etc.; W. Hutchinson, attorney, Barnard Castle; Henry Maire, Lartington; James Farrer Steadman, Bread Street Hill; and others concerning Romaldkirk, Lartington and Mickleton Inclosures, tithes, terms for commutations, 1 January 1801 - 14 August 1802

Copy of Land Tax assessment for Lune, 1799

Rental and Land Tax assessment for the township of Cotherstone, 1800

Rental and Land Tax assessment for Hunderthwaite, 1800

Copy of Land Tax assessment for Holwick, 1800

Copy of Land Tax assessment for Mickleton, 1800

Romaldkirk Land Tax assessment, 1800

Draft instructions for Mr. George Hobson to obtain answers to questions regarding the townships of Romaldkirk, Cotherstone, Lartington and Hunderthwaite for Inclosure, 14 August 1801

List of customary tenants and rents and other notes on the Manor of Romaldkirk, n.d. [c.1800]

Estimated quantities of inclosed and common land in the townships of Mickleton, Lune and Holwick, 1801

Estimated quantities of inclosed and common land in the townships of Romaldkirk, Cotherstone, Lartington and Hunderthwaite, 1801

3 February 1727/28 (1) William, Duke of Devonshire K.G.; Ferdinando Huddleston of Millum Castle, Cumberland, Esquire (Lord of the Manor of Cotherston); William, Marquis of Hartington (eldest son and heir of the Duke of Devonshire); William Huddleston, gentleman (eldest son and heir of Ferdinando) (2) Thomas Maire of Lartington, Esquire and Francis Maire, his son and heir Copy of agreement to accept the decisions of John Rudd and Robert Gibson in pursuance of the reference made to them defining the boundaries between the Manors of Lartington and Cotherstone; mutual covenants

List of free rents payable to the Duke of Devonshire, Cotherstone, [1801]

Customary and free rents payable to Lord Strathmore in the Manors of Cotherstone and Hunderthwaite, [1801]

Notes on the boundaries of Lartington, tenancies, Land Tax, rents etc., [1800 - 1801]

Memorandum concerning tithing of calves in the parish of Romaldkirk, 15 May 1801

Customs of the Manor of Cotherstonewith Hunderthwaite as contained in an agreement of 27 October 1653, n.d. [c.1801]

Style and description of the Duke of Devonshire's Manor of Cotherstone with details of the boundary, by W. Hutchinson, 27 August 1801

Heads of clauses for the Romaldkirk Inclosure, n.d. [c.1801]

Notes and remarks on the Romaldkirk inclosure, attitudes to, Problems of, n.d. [c.1801]

Draft notice of intended application to Parliament for the Romaldkirk Inclosure, 12 September 1801

Draft Bill for Dividing and Inclosing the Commons and waste grounds within the Manors and Townships of Cotherstone, Romaldkirk, Lartington and Hunderthwaite in the parish of Romaldkirk, 1801

A Bill for Dividing, Allotting and Inclosing the Moor or Common, Open Fields, Stinted Pastures and other Commonable Lands, within the Township of Mickleton and Parish of Romaldkirk, in the North Riding of the County of York, 1802. As altered by Mr. Heaton

Riders to Mickleton Inclosure Bill, May 1803

Observations by Mr. Hobson and the Revd. Mr. Bligh on the Mickleton Inclosure Bill, [1801]

Instructions for Mr. Robinson re Mickleton Inclosure, 29 April 1802

Notice from Farrer, Lacy, Steadman and Wall to the landowners of Mickleton of meeting to elect an Inclosure Commissioner, n.d. [c.1801]

An Act for dividing, allotting, and inclosing the Moor or Common, Open Fields, Stinted Pastures and other Commonable Lands, within the Township of Mickleton and Parish of Romaldkirk, in the North Riding of the County of York, 24 May 1802

Amending Act to D/HH 3/6/157, 1803

Draft letter [of Mr. Heaton] concerning Mickleton inclosure and Mr. Bligh, n.d. [c.1801]

Letter from John Charlton, Stanhope Gate to John Heaton, Old Burlingham Street, London concerning Romaldkirk tithe documents received from Mr. Hugginson and disposal of sums remaining in hand, 9 September 1806

Draft of Romaldkirk Inclosure Award, by John Machell of Low Plains, Cumberland, land surveyor, 1815

Draft notice from the Rector of Romaldkirk to the land owners of Mickleton, n.d. [c.1841]

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30 October 1566 (1) Cuthbert Hildruth, Demandant (2) Christopher Wray, Esquire, Tenant (3) John Howell, Vouchee Exemplification of a Common Recovery of 1 messuage, 1 toft, 1 garden, 24 acres of land, 35 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture and 3 acres of woodland in Lartyngton

9 October 1590 (1) Francis Saier, Plaintiff (2) Cuthbert Hildrath and Elizabeth, his wife; John Hildreth and Henry Hildreth and Elizabeth, his wife, Deforceants Exemplification of a Final Concord of 6 October 1590 of 1 messuage, 40 acres of land etc. in Lyrtington alias Lartyngton

20 January 1597/98 Admittance of John Horne the elder of Cornparke, Yorkshire, yeoman to be tenant of the said tenement. Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

16 May 1614 (1) John Horne the elder (2) John Horne the younger Memorandum of surrender of Come Parke by (1) to (2). Manor of Cotherstone

25 September 1638 Admittance of Francis Home to a parcel of ground adjoining other lands of Horne and lands of Fardinando Appleby Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

26 April 1653 Admittance of Francis Horne, son and heir of John Home, to a tenement called Come Parke. Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

26 April 1653 Admittance of Francis Home to a customary tenement in Brisco. Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite

26 September 1661 Admittance of Francis Horne to a parcel of land as specified. Manor ofCotherstonewith Hunderthwaite

4 November 1712 (1) Thomas Jackson the elder of Baldersdale, Yorks., yeoman and John Jackson of [Bellerby], Yorks., yeoman (2) George Jackson of Baldersdale, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) for one year of a messuage with lands called East [Fryer] House in Baldersdale

18 June 1763 (1) Appleby Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorks., husband-man (2) Jacob Bowron of Cotherstone, weaver Surrender by (1) to (2) of a front stead and garth on the north side of Cotherstone Consideration: £5

Acknowledgement of Mary Bowes that Jacob Bowron has paid a fine on property surrendered to him by Appleby Bowron and is admitted as a tennant of the Manor ofCotherstone cum Hunderthwaite, Yorks., 20 June 1763

28 April 1791 (1) Jacob Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorks., weaver (2) James Vicars of Cotherstone, taylor Release by (1) to (2) of a customary dwellinghouse and garth on the north side of Cotherstone Consideration: £82

28 April 1791 (1) James Vicars of Cotherston, tailor (2) Thomas Basey of Barnard Castle, gentleman and Dorothy, his wife Declaration of trust by (1) concerning property on the north side of Cotherstone to Thomas Vasey for life thence to Dorothy Vasey her heirs and assigns. Recites previous deeds

29 March 1770 (1) Richard Holmes of Cotherstone, Yorks., yeoman (2) Thomas Holmes of Cotherstone, yeoman and Esther, his wife Quit claim by (1) to (2), according to the custom of the Manor of Cotherstone cum Hunderthwaite, of Croft Close, Cotherstone

12 May 1797 (1) William Harrison of Staindrop, gentleman (2) Ingleby Miller of Shincliffe, gentleman (3) Timothy Hutchinson of Durham, Esquire Copy customary conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of Collingwood Hall and several closes of land as specified at Romaldkirk, Yorks. and assignment by (1) to (3) of 5 acres of land at Mickleton, Yorks. for the remainder of a term of 1000 years Consideration: £188 11s. to (1); £811 9s. to (2)

4 May 1812 (1) John Stanton of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Anthony Nicholson of Barnard Castle, tallow chandler Release of the equity of redemption in Bockland Ridge at Cotherstone of the ancient yearly rental of 3d. and Buckland Ridges (2r.) of the ancient yearly rental of 1d., according to the custom of the Manor of Cotherstone

24 - 25 September 1813 (1) Joseph Watson of Cotherstone, Yorks., butcher (2) John Hutchinson of Cotherstone, Yorks., shoemaker; Anthony Steele of Barnard Castle, gentleman and William Gibson of Barnard Castle, merchant (creditors of (1)) (3) Subscribing creditors Assignment by (1) to (2) in trust for the benefit of his creditors. Lease and release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth on the east of Cotherstone Town Street, 2 acres of land in Cotherstone another messuage on the north of the town street of Cotherstone upon trust for sale thence to distribute the proceeds amongst (3)

21 April 1819 (1) Thomas Helmer of Romaldkirk, gentleman (2) Robert Hugginson of Eastfield House, Yorks., gentleman Memorandum of agreement for the sale of 2 closes of land (3a.36p.) to £420 at Hunderthwaite

11 February 1793 (1) John Raine of Romaldkirk, Yorks., blacksmith (2) Anthony Bayles of Hardings, Hunderthwaite, Yorks., yeoman (3) Leonard Addison of Egglest9n, house carpenter Copy of customary conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage on the south side of Romaldkirk Town Street and Greystone Close of 3 roods on the south side of Romaldkirk. Copy [c.182O] Consideration: £40 by (3) to (1); £20 by (3) to (1)

Copy of the admittance (27 October 1795) of Leonard Addison to property known as "Greystone" at Romaldkirk, n.d. [c.1820]

1823 (1) Thomas Raine, yeoman (2) Leonard Addison of Liverpool, Lancs., gentleman Draft customary conveyance by (1) to (2) of [dwelling houses and lands at Romaldkirk] held of the Manor of Romaldkirk

Abstract of title (1 April 1747 - 13 May 1812) of Thomas Raine to 3 customary dwellinghouses and various parcels of land adjoining at Romaldkirk, Yorks., n.d. [c.1823]

Conditions of sale of customary property in Romaldkirk, Yorks. Memorandum of agreement to abide by the said conditions by Thomas Raine of Edinburgh (vendor) and Anthony Hugginson (purchaser), 30 November 1822

Letter from A.Harrison to Dawkins and Wheldon promising a description of premises for Raine to Addison conveyance, nd. [c.1822]

Letters of Leonard Addison, Liverpool to T. Wheldon re Hugginson' s land purchases and customs of the Manor of Romaldkirk, L.A.'s mortgage, difficulties with Raine's title and forwarding copy of his father's will, 5 - 20 December 1822

29 October 1831 Copy admittance of George Peter Hutchinson to lands held of the Manor of Romaldkirk

Copy of certificate gf the deposit(of plans, valuations and deed of exchange dated 27 December 1832 of lands in the parish of Romaldkirk) in the Registry of the Diocese of Chester, 7 June 1833

1834 (1) Septimus Read of London, surgeon (2) William Watson of Barnard Castle, gentleman Draft power of attorney from (1) to (2) to surrender a cottage at Bunkers Hill and 2 messuages on the north of the town street at Romaldkirk, Yorks. to the use of Robert Hugginson

1 April 1835 (1) Joseph Harrison of Hutton, Yorks., yeoman; William Hammond Ambler of Bishop Auckland, draper; James Horner and Henry Ewbank, both of Barnard Castle, spirit merchants (assignees of Robert Bligh, late of Bishop Auckland, a bankrupt) (2) Venerable John Headlam of Wycliffe, Yorks. Memorandum of agreement for the sale of Tinten Farm (49a.) at Romaldkirk, Yorks. and other lands and messuages as specified at Romaldkirk and Hunderthwaite to (2)

Copy abstract of conveyance from Bligh's assignees to Headlam of Tinten Farm, Romaldkirk, 9 - 10 July 1835

Abstracts of title of Robert Bligh's assignees to Tinten Farm and other lands at Romaldkirk.with schedule of deeds delivered to T. Wheldon, 1835

Notice of sale of Tinten Farm with notes and calculations of area, 1835

Plan of Robert Bligh's estate at Romaldkirk, Yorks., showing Tinten farm, n.d. [c.1835] Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch

22 August 1835 (1) Venerable John Headlam of Wycliffe, Yorks. (2) Hannah Raine of Romaldkirk, widow Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage on the north of town street, Romaldkirk Consideration: £90

1835 (1) Venerable John Headlam at Wycliffe, Yorks. (2) Robert Hugginson at Romaldkirk, Yorks. Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage on the north side of Romaldkirk town street

1837 (1) Robert Hugginson (2) Venerable John Headlam and Marley Hutchinson of Egleston, a Lieutenant in H.M. Regiment of Foot Draft release by (1) to (2) of 2 customary closes of land as specified (9a.) at Romaldkirk, Yorks. Recites previous deeds

1837 (1) Henry Hope of Richmond Hill, Surrey, Esquire (trustee for (2)) (2) William Hutchinson of Egleston, Yorks., Esquire (3) Robert Hugginson of Romaldkirk, Esquire Draft deed of exchange of 2 closes of land as specified at Romaldkirk between (1) and (3). Recites previous deeds

1837 (1) Venerable John Headlam and Marley Hutchinson (2) William Hutchinson of Eggleston, Esquire (3) Robert Hugginson of Romaldkirk, Yorks., Esquire Draft deed of exchange of a close of copyhold lands called Rushcroft and a common freehold called Bull Common. Recites previous deeds

Draft abstract of title (1784 - 1835) of Robert Hugginson to lands at Romaldkirk, 7 October 1837

Bill of costs of T. Wheldon for purchases from Robert Bligh's assignees, n.d. [c.1835]

Correspondence of Richard Barnes, George Allison, Richmond and T. Wheldon concerning urgent need to complete Bligh's purchase, 11 June - 3 July 1835

Observations of Mr. Williams upon Barnes' letter to Allison, n.d. [1835]

Draft for the exchange of lands at Romaldkirk between Messrs. Hutchinson and Hugginson, n.d. [c. 1837]

Details of lands [to be exchanged] at Romaldkirk and Collingwood, re Hutchinson, nd. [c.1837]

Abstract of indenture of 1 May 1826 relating to Orms Hill Close at Romaldkirk, n.d.

28 June 1847 Copy agreement for sale of Sloop Hill (29a.) and seven fields called West Pasture, by Thomas Hird to William Alderson, 28 June 1847

6 April 1848 (1) Sarah Armstong of Wolsingham, widow (2) John Sayer of Newhouse, Romaldkirk, farmer (3) Thomas Hind of Mickleton, Yorks., farmer (4) William Alderson of Royal Bank Place, Glasgow, gentleman Draft assignment by (1) to (4) of 4a.0r.15p. of land at Mickleton, assignment by (2) and (3) to (4) of an allotment of 24a.1r.2p. at Mickleton for the remainder of a term of 1000 years (created by the within-recited lease of 1607) Recites previous deeds Consideration: £150 to (1), £330 to (2) and £170 to (3)

Abstracts of title to a leasehold estate at West Pasture and to Stoup Hill, both at Mickleton (4 November 1607 - 12 December 1843), 1847

Draft abstract of assignment from Penrith to Hind of a close of land at Mickleton (15 January 1831), 1848

Opinion of William Hoar concerning will of John Penrith, 8 May 1813

Copy acknowledgement of receipt of undertaking to deliver title deeds (15 January 1831 - 13 December 1843), by John Tomlin for Thomas Wheldon, 2 February 1848

Schedule of title deeds (1829 - 1848) to premises at Mickleton, the property of William Alderson, received by William Alderson, 8 May 1848

Rough plans of various fields at Mickleton, n.d. [c. 1848] No scale

I.O.U. from Thomas Hind to William Alderson for £2 12s.6d., 26 April 1848

Details of payment of Alderson's purchase money, 26 April 1848

Statements of account of William Alderson with Thomas Hind and of Thomas Wheldon with William Alderson, 2 June 1847 - 12 July 1848

Correspondence received by Thomas Wheldon from: William Alderson, Glasgow; R. Coulthard, Barnard Castle; Mrs. Armstrong, Wolsingham; Thomas H. Bates, Wolsingham; John Dent, Streatlam Castle; John S. Helmer, Cotherstone; and others, concerning conveyance of Hind's property at Mickleton, 29 June 1847 - 22 May 1848

Account for arrears of rent due from Thomas Hind to John Bowes under lease of 1607 for 1000 years, 22 March 1848

Agreement of Thomas Hird to give up possession of the cottage now occupied by him at Mickleton, 19 April 1848

26 November 1856 (1) Ambrose Lace of Liverpool, gentleman and William Tomlinson of Liverpool, corn merchant (2) George Morgan of Liverpool, Esquire and W.J. Rideout of Farnworth, Lancs., paper manufacturer (assignees of Leonard Addison, Abbots Grange, Cheshire, bankrupt) (3) Joseph Helmer of Egglestone, surgeon Copy of a customary conveyance by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and lands as specified (23.5a) at Romaldkirk, Yorks. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £100 to (1); £900 to (2)

1857 (1) Joseph Helmer of Eggleston, surgeon (2) Thomas Emerson Headlam of 20 Ashley Place, Victoria Street, Westminster, Esquire, M.P. and Morley Headlam of Gilmonby Hall, Yorks., Esquire Copy customary conveyance of Lowfield (4a.), Brecken Rigg (2a.2r.13p.) at Romaldkirk Consideration: £920

4 November 1860 (1) John Sherlock Helmer of Romaldkirk, gentleman (2) [William[ Hutchinson of Egglestone, Esquire (3) Rt. Hon. Thomas Emerson Headlam of Victoria Street, Westminster, M.P. and Morley Headlam of Gilmondby, Bowes, Yorks., Esquire Rough copy of deed of exchange of a close of 1 acre adjoining the Romaldkirk to Eggleston Road for 1 acre of land adjoining the Cotherstone to Romaldkirk Road Consideration: £80 by (3) to (1)

Correspondence between Thomas Helmer, Morley Headlam, William Raine and J.D. Holmes re mortgages and settlement of Joseph Helmer's affairs, 22 June 1857 - 30 August 1862

1901 (1) James Stephen Tinkler of Thornaby on Tees, railway booking clerk (2) Joseph Hanby Holmes Draft conveyance of 55 sheep stints on Cotherstone Moor to (2)

Conditions of sale of sheep stints, 1901

Copy probate of will of James Tinkler of Cotherstone, innkeeper (14 May 1891), 1901

Abstract of title (1891 - 1901) to 38 stints on Cotherston Moor, (James Tinkler's), 1901

Observations and requisitions on title, 20 November 1901

19 December 1901 (1) Thomas Helmer of Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman (2) William Emmerson of Butterknowle and Jane Raine Emmerson his wife Agreement for a tenancy from year to year of Currack Rigg Farm, Romaldkirk Rent: £58 p.a.

13 January 1788 (1) William Appleby of London, gentleman and Nancy, his wife (2) George Hutton of Shaws, Gainford, gentleman (3) Hugh Tootell of York, gentleman and Robert Dale of Hutton Fields, Wycliffe, Yorks., gentleman (4) George Nicholson of Cotherston, gentleman Copy release by (1), (2) and (3) to (4) of a house and lands at Cotherstone. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £412 to (3) and £28 to (1)

23 November 1814 (1) Joseph Tinkler of Scafe House, Staindrop, yeoman (2) George Alderson of Grassholm, Lunedale, Yorks, innkeeper Assignment by (1) to (2) of a pasturegate in the common pasture called Sleights in Lunedale for the residue of a term of 1000 years granted by Talbot Bowes in 1607 Consideration: £35

16 November 1825 (1) John Lynn of Briscoe, Yorks., yeoman (2) Charles Heslop of Briscoe, farmer Copy lease by (1) to (2) of a farm at Briscoe for 5 years Rent: £10 p.a.

Praecipe and concord, Charles Lyon and Jane, his wife to Thomas Wheldon of the Manor of Lartington, 60 messuages, 2200a. of land etc., 1826

26 July 1808 (1) John Raine of Arkengarthdale, Yorks., formerly game keeper to the Lords of Arkengarthdale (2) John Raine of Langhtwaite, Arkengarthdale, innholder (nephew of (1)) Copy bargain and sale and feoffment by (1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse and 6a. of land at West Briscoe, Baldersdale Consideration: an annuity fo £14 to be paid by (2) to (1)

5 November 1810 (1) Thomas Dodds of Barnard Castle, tailor (2) Joseph Admthwaite of Cotherstone, Clerk Conveyance by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Cotherstone, formerly called Hodgson's House (24 yds. x 12 yds.) and another customary messuage adjoining it Consideration: £70

7 April 1891 (1) Thomas Helmer the younger of Romaldkirk, Yorks., gentleman (2) William Kipling of Denton House, 95 Evering Road, Stoke Newington, Middlesex, surgeon and John Sherlock Helmer the younger of Wildon Grange, Romaldkirk, bank cashier Conveyance by (1) to (2) of customary lands (11a. 3r. 2p.) within the Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite Consideration: £350