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Clayton and Gibson

Reference: D/CG 7 Catalogue Title: Clayton and Gibson Area: Catalogue Category: Business and Industry Records (Solicitors) Description: Clavering of Axwell and Greencroft (part 1)

Covering Dates: 1567-1937

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The Claverings of Axwell and Greencroft

(see also D/CG Bell, D/CG 6 Bute D/CG 19 Winlaton)

The Claverings of Axwell and Greencroft were a cadet of the old recusant Northumbrian gentry family of Clavering of Callaly. Their fortune came from commerce in Newcastle (a common source of wealth leading to the establishment of new gentry families).

Axwell was purchased in 1629; Greencroft in 1670. Another branch of the family from the same mercantile root was established at Chopwell. The descent of these properties became increasingly complicated from the early 18th century. The trend is towards accumulation of lands and titles and the increased exploitation of coals. A baronetcy was obtained at the restoration.

The union of the third baronet with Jane Mallabar (Dame Jane Clavering), a formidable woman of business who was heir, in every respect, to a Newcastle merchant fortune, marks the high spot of the Axwell Claverings. The early death in 1726 of Sir James Clavering, 4th baronet, ensured that the Mallabar inheritance passed on through Alice Clavering (Alice, Viscountess Windsor) to the Windsors and the Seymours, thence to the Crichton Stuarts, Marquesses of Bute (see pedigrees and D/CG 6 above).

The core of the Clavering family property reverted, on the death of Sir Francis, 5th baronet, to the Greencroft branch, bringing the baronetcy with it.

Sir James Clavering, 6th baronet (d. 1748) was related by marriage with many a prominent family, his second wife was a Vane of Long Newton, his brother-in-law was a Liddell of Ravensworth. Much can be discovered about his affairs from letters in Durham University Library (many of which were published in The Correspondence of Sir James Clavering, Surtees Society volume 178, 1967). The politics of the reign of Queen Anne form a staple topic in the letters from Anne Clavering [Mrs. Henry Liddell] of the Chopwell branch of the family. Her brother-in-law was Lord Chancellor Cowper.

The Axwell and Greencroft estates having come together in 1738, it seemed sensible to Sir James to split them up again and found a new cadet line at Greencroft. Son George received Greencroft, the Manor of Iveston (and a moiety of the coals under them) and lands at Cornsay, Satley, Stowhouse etc. upon his marriage to Elizabeth, daughter of the Reverend Edward Browell, D.D., Rector of Romaldkirk. This marriage was childless but Browell properties in and around Bowes, Yorkshire, came into the hands of the Claverings.

Under Sir James' will his youngest son John (Lt. Gen. Sir John Clavering, K.B., ancestor of the last baronet, Sir Henry Augustus) received estates in Northumberland (Dotland, Ridlhamhope etc.).

Sir Thomas Clavering, 7th baronet, the eldest son of Sir James received the core properties at Axwell, Swalwell, Whickham etc. He also received property in Jarrow, which had belonged to the Greencroft branch of the family through descent from a coheiress of the Ellisons of Hebburn. Sir Thomas married Martha, daughter of Joshua Douglas of Newcastle. This match was childless but various Douglas properties at Henshaw, Northumberland, seem to have passed to the Claverings. Sir Thomas died in 1794 leaving everything to his nephew, Sir Thomas John Clavering (son of George Clavering of Greencroft).

There was no love lost between George Clavering and his son. George, who died early in 1794, left a will of a generally malicious sort. His philosophy seems to have been 'don't go abroad its a horrid place'. France and Roman Catholicism were anathema to him; Sir Thomas John's wife was a French catholic. Reference to George's will shows his attempt at domination from the grave seeking to dictate the domicile of his grandchildren and their religious education.

Sir Thomas John had marital difficulties eventually solved by separation. His other difficulty was to be stranded in France during the Napoleonic wars. Some of his children were with him, William Aloyzius, his second surviving son was not. The Greencroft end of the property had been thrown into Chancery in 1800 following the bankruptcy of George Clavering's surviving executor, the refusal of other executors to act and claims and counter-claims as to the validity at law of parts of the will.

Sir Thomas John had four children surviving to adulthood. His eldest son, James, died in 1824 having fathered a son, John Clavering, by Maria Debritto, a Portuguese lady. His second, but only surviving son was Sir William Aloyzius Clavering, 9th baronet, who succeeded him and died unmarried in 1872. The bastard John had much more appeal for Sir Thomas John (who also seems to have fathered various children out of wedlock) than son William Aloyzius, a man of narrow and mean spirit. John was living at Greencroft by 1840; he was also living there at his death in 1880. Otherwise he resided in Newcastle upon Tyne where he carried on an occasional practice as an attorney.

Sir Thomas John's daughters, Clara and Agatha, had both married French/Franco-Belgian noblemen, the Barons de Knyff and de Montfaucon. These gentlemen would not have appealed to George.

Sir Thomas John died in 1853, his estranged wife in 1854. He attempted to leave Greencroft to William for life, then to John for life, then to the issue of William (who was unmarried) in tail male, then to the issue of John similarly (the latter's only legitimate son died in infancy), thence to the testator's daughter in moieties. Sir Thomas John had previously charged Greencroft with his daughters marriage portions and for his wife's separation. The position of the estate, his interest in it under George Clavering's will and the 1800s action Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, and its ability to bear the charges thrust upon it quite escaped him. The chancery action blossomed forth as Clavering v Ellison in Chancery with Clavering v Clavering revived. The antagonists were the ever-lovable Sir William Aloyzius versus his late father's executors (Ellison and John Clavering). Sir William wanted to prove the disqualification of his sisters from any benefit under the will of George (money had been accumulating in Chancery for 50 years) they being degenerate, foreign papists. To all intents and purposes he lost. He appealed and lost the appeal. He appealed to the House of Lords, lost this appeal and gained considerable legal bills for his trouble.

The outcome was to declare Sir William, the Knyffs and the Montfaucons entitled each to one third of the Greencroft estate and that they plus Ellison and John Clavering, as legal representatives of James Clavering deceased, were entitled to quarter shares of the accumulated funds derived from George Clavering's personal estate. Perhaps shrewdly, the bastard John Clavering had been trained in the law.

In the Axwell settled estates Sir William was succeeded by his distant cousin Sir Henry Augustus, descendant of Sir John Clavering, K.B. (from whom Sir Henry inherited various Northumberland properties). Originally included were quantities of ancient freeholds, copyholds and allotments at Whickham. Some time after the death of Sir William it was discovered that the settlement had, as to various of these properties, been faulty. They passed to Sir Henry Augustus, not for a life interest as heir under the entail but absolutely as customary heir (the nearest heir male) leaving him free to dispose of them as he wished. It was necessary to arrange in due course an arbitration to work out which properties were covered by the settlement and which not. Sir Henry died without surviving male issue in 1893. The baronetcy expired.

The Axwell core estates along with various interests in the Greencroft/Lanchester area and lands in Northumberland passed to the Napier family. The entire legitimate family of Clavering was extinct.

Provision existed, under Sir William's resettlement of the estates, for the inheritance of the property by the Claverings of Callaly, the Northumbrian gentry family from which our Claverings had sprung in the 16th century. Alas this line also died out, in 1877. Thus the Napiers became Napier Claverings. Their connections with the area were slim. In 1919 Axwell house and park, and many of the contents were sold. Much of the Northumberland estate was sold soon after. The rest passed to an estate company (a tax avoidance device popular in the 1930s) which sold off more real estate and invested the proceeds in securities. The nationalisation of coal royalties and wartime changes on taxation law produced the liquidation of the estate company. The family continue to own certain properties in the county. Also attached to this branch were the 27/96 parts of the Lordship of Winlaton which Sir William bought from Lord Ravensworth in the 1860s and 1870s (see D/CG 19 below).

The Whickham copyholds which vested in Sir Henry passed to his executors (included in whom were some of the Napier Claverings) in trust for his three daughters. Mrs. Campbell alone of these left issue. The trust property was finally sold off in the 1950s.

The Greencroft estate was left in the 1850s with three tenants in common. Certain shares of the French barons in the property were bought out by Sir William Aloyzius. By the 1930s the Greencroft Estates Company acted as a front for the absentee owners, the du Quesnoy family (descended from the Montfaucons and devisees of the Knyffs)

From the above the difficulties in organising the Clavering papers can clearly be seen. Less apparent is the fact that certain properties which were attached at one time to the Axwell branch, at another were attached to the Greencroft and could also be independent. The pattern is of divisions, amalgamations, sub-divisions and recombinations in giddy confusion.

Catalogue Contents

Clayton and Gibson (Ref: D/CG) (Ref: D/CG 7/1-668)

THE ESTATES ACQUIRED

Purchase of Axwell by the Claverings


12 December 1568 (1) The Rt. Hon. Sir John Lumley, Knight, Lord Lumley (2) Mathew Ogle, gentleman, servant to Lord Lumley Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of the Manor of Swalwell with Axeheeles otherwise Axehille otherwise Axwell House with lands specified in the parish of Whickham (subject to a lease of the manor to George Lumley with 16 years to run and a lease to John Mawcland of the mill) Endorsed with inrolment in Chancery, 28 January 1568/9 Consideration: £500
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


22 January 1568/9 (1) John Lumley, Knight, Lord Lumley (2) Mathew Ogle, gentleman Recognisance of (1) to (2) in 2000 marks for the peaceable enjoyment by (2) of the Manor of Swalwell with Axehelees alias Axhilles conveyed by (1) to (2) by indenture of 12 December 1568
(parchment, 1 membrane, part Latin)


13 January 1591/2 Award of Thomas Hilton, Esquire, Michaell Constable, Esquire, John Gibson gentleman and Leonarde Degles, gentleman, Commissioners for the partition of the Manor of Swalwell and lands in the parish of Wickham called Axhelles upon the petition of William Shafto of Spen and William Shafto the younger of Wickham against George Lumley and Mathew Ogle in Chancery. The Commissioners divide the manor in moieties between the two parties 25 November 1591 Writ appointing Commissioners, requiring them to carry out the partition and to report on their activities
(parchment, 3 membranes, fragment of seal)


16 January 1604/5 (1) John Ogle of Causey Parke, Northumb and, Esquire (2) Roger Lumley of Axewell Houses alias Axeheels, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of his capital messuage at Axewell Houses and cottages and lands in Swalwell and other lands specified in the parish of Whickham (occupied by (2) un der a lease from (1) of August 1598), subject to a lease of coalmines to Tymothy Draper of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and William Jenison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant from August 1599. Power of re-entry for non-payment of purchase money. Note of inrolment in the Chahcerv at Durhain Endorsed: memorandum that (1) delivered to (2) various title deeds, as specified, on the sealing hereof (including D/CG7/1) Consideration: £400 payable at St. Nicholas' Church, Newcastle upon Tyne on Ascension Day, and Martinmas 1605 and 1 August 1606 as specified
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


5 August 1605 (1) Roger Lumley, gentleman, Plaintiff (2) John Ogle, Esquire and Katherine his wife, Deforceants Two parts of a Final ncord of 3 messuages, 2 orchards, 100a. of land, 160a. of pasture etc. in Axewell Howses alias Axesheles, Swalwell and Whickham Consideration: £800
(parchment, 2 membranes, Latin)


1 August 1606 (1) John Ogle of Cawsey Parke, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Roger Lumley of Axshalle alias Axwell House, gentleman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all rights to property conveyed in D/CG7/4 upon payment of the last instalment of purchase money Receipts for previous payments attached, 7 May and 11 November 1605
(parchment, 3 membranes, 3 pendent seals)


26 August 1608 (1) Roger Lumley of Axesheles alias Axwelhouses, gentleman (2) John Hunter of Swalwell, mylner (sic) Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) for 1000 years from Lammas (1 August) 1608 of a cottage and garth in Swalwell on the south of the High Street Rent: 2d. p.a.
(parchment, 1 membrane)


13 March 1612/3 (1) Roger Lumley and John Lumley, his son, of Axwell Houses, Whickham, gentlemen (2) William Blaxton of Gibside, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed,of the Medowe Close, Oxe Close Leases, the Birk and a close adjoining Axwell Houses to secure £300 and interest by way of mortgage Consideration: £300
(parchment, 1 membrane)


March 1614/5 (1) William Blakeston of Gibside, Esquire (2) William Smythe of Durham, gentleman; Thomas Smythe of Walridge, gentleman; and Parcivell Keneleside, servant to William Smythe Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of the Meadowe Close, Oxeclose Leazees,the Birks and a close adjoining Axewell Howses all at Axesheeles Consideration: £400
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


March 1614/5 (1) Roger Lumley of Axesheeles alias Axewell Howses, gentleman, and John Lumley his son and heir (2) William Smythe of Durham, gentleman; Thomas Smythe of Walridge, gentleman; and Parcivell Keneleside, servant to William Smythe Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called Axesheeles alias Axewell Howses, and lands there called the Great Somer Pasture, the Meadowe Close, the Oxeclose, the Broomefield, Talbot Grene, Jacksons Close, the close next above the house, the Calf Close, the Birkes and the Lowe Eeles, the Colestaithes and the meadow adjoining the River Darwen in Whickham (except one staith of three keelrooms in the possession of William Blakeston of Gibside) and lands called the Riding, the Great Spittle Meadowe, the Little Spittle Meadowe and the Shovel breads (35a) all in the parish of Whickham and all the coalmines of (1) at Axesheeles, alias Axew 11 Kouses and Swalwell. Note of inrolment in Chancery endorsed Consideration: £920
(parchment, 1 membrane, 2 pendent seals)


July 1615 (1) William Smyth, gentleman; Thomas Smyth; and Percevall Kenelysyde, Plaintiffs (2) Roger Lumley, gentleman and Dorothy his wife, and John Lumley, gentleman (son and heir of Roger Lumley) and Frances his wife; William Blakeston, Esquire and Jane his wife; and John Lumley, the elder, gentleman, Deforceants Two parts of a Final Concord of 1 messuage, 100 acres of land etc in Axwell Howses alias AxeSheles, Swalwell and Whickham Consideration: £800
(parchment, 2 membranes, Latin)


9 October 1612 (1) Raphe Harding of Ugthropp, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) Henry Maddison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of one quarter of the coals of the Riding Feilde in the parish of Whickham belonging to the capital messuage of Hollingside as specified, for a term of 21 years Rent: £8 p.a.
(parchment, 1 membrane)


16 January 1621/2 (1) Robert Harding of Whickham, gentleman (2) William Smyth of Durham, Esquire Copy assignment by (1) to (2) of a quarter part of all coals within Hollingsid, Ridding House and Ridding Feild, for the remainder of a term of 300 years from 11 November 1621 (as granted by the within recited indenture of 24 December 1621 by Ralph Harding of Hollingside deceased). Recites previous deeds Rent: £3 6s.8d p.a.
(1 file)


20 July 1629 (1) William Smyth of Durham, Esquire (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Assignment by (1) to (2) for the remainder of a term of 300 years of the coals and coalmines specified in D/CG7/13 within recited
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


20 July 1629 (1) William Smyth of Durham, Esquire; Thomas Smyth of Walriche, gentleman; and Percivell Keenelesid of Axwellhowses, yeoman (2) James Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman; John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant; and James Clavering, son and heir of John Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage of Axwell Howses alias Axsheeles and lands there as specified in D/CG7/10 and the Pealeflatt, Checkers, the Ridding, the great Spittell Meadow, the little Spittlie Meadow, the Shovelbreds, the Tetherings, Preest Acker, the Karler Dailes, Roseackers, 4 dwellinghouses and garths in Swaiwell, the Ridding Wayleave, Peai latt Wayleave etc. Note of inrolment in Chancery at Durham endorsed, 23 July 1629 Consideration: £1700
(parchment, 1 membrane)


10 August 1629 (1) William Smyth of the City of Durham, Esquire; Thomas Smyth of Walricham, gentleman; and Parcivall Keneleside of [Axwell Houses], yeoman (2) James Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman; John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant; and James Clavering, son of John Feoffment by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called Axwell Houses alias Axsheiles and lands there called Le Great Somer Pasture, le Meadowe Close, le Oxclose, le Broome field, Talbott Greene, Jacksons Close, le close next about the house, le Calfe Close le Birks and Lowe Eales, coals at Axwell and Swalwell and coal staithes, lands in the parish of Whickham called Peal flatt, Checkers, le Ridding, le Great Spittle Meadowe, le Little Spittle Meadowe, le Shevell breeds, le Tedderings alias Tetherings, Preist acre, le Easter Dales and Roseacres and 4 mansion houses with crofts in Swalwell, Ridding wayleave, Pealflatt wayleave etc
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


9 August 1628 (1) Margeree Shaftoe of Swalwell, widow; Arthur Shaftoe of Swalwell, gentleman, and Alice his wife (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) of one eighth part of the coalmines of Axwell alias Axsheales and Swalwell for 500 years, with all staithes and keelrooms adjoining the River Darwine and pertaining thereto Rent: 12d p.a. Consideration: £145
(parchment, 1 membrane)


28 April 1629 (1) Robert Anderson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) for a term of three lives of three-eighth parts of coals at Matfens Haugh in the parish of Whickham, late the property of the manastery of Brenekborne (parchment, 1 membrane) Purchases (1630 - 1635)


15 April 1630 (1) Henry Chapman of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman and Henry Eden of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman, now Mayor of the said town Assignment by (1) to (2), for the remainder of a term of 1000 years,of two messuages, two tofts, two gardens, two orchards, 12a. of land, 5a. of meadow, 5a. of pasture, 20a. of heath all in Whickham and Swalwell Consideration: £68 6s.8d. (sixty eight pounds and a noble)
(parchment, 1 membrane)


17 May 1631 (1) Lawrence Watson (2) John Claveringe of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman Copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 tenement and 2 bovates of land, 3 November 1630; copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 bovate of land, 24 January 1630/1
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


15 September 1634 (1) Henry Hodshon (2) John Claveringe, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of 9a. (part of 1 bovate of land late of William Knokes). Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


25 October 1560 Admittance of Nicholas Labourne as son and heir of Anthony Labourne to 1 tenement and 2 bovates of land on the surrender of Issabella Labourne his mother. Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


23 July 1600 (1) Nicholas Layburne (2) William Dodd Surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 tenement and 2 bovates of land in Manor of Whickham (Halmote Court of the Mayor and Burgesses of Newcastle)
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


1 June 1619 (1) William Dodd (2) Henry Whelton Surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 tenement and 2 bovates of land (24 April 1619) in Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


17 March 1634/5 (1) Richard Whelton and Isabella his wife (2) John Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of a tenement and 2 bovates of land in Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


18 July 1635 (1) William Newbie (2) John Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of 8 acres of land, 15 acres of land, part of 21 acres and 7 acres of land late of William Stringuers
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


30 September 1635 (1) Richard Watters (2) John Clavering, Esquire Memorandum of surrender (12 September) by (1) to (2) of 6 acres part of a bovate of meadow land occupied by (1). Manor of Whickham (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Purchases from Shafto (see also D/CG7/578 et seq)


18 March 1591/2 Probate of the will of Roland Shaftoe of Tainfeilde, gentleman (22 July 1588) devising his copyhold lands in Whickham and his one eighth part of Axells and Swalwells alias Axwelhouse and Swalwell to son William with 32s. of rents subject to the payment by William of the debts specified. Devises his lease of Black Heddyn and Matfen corn tithes to son Anthony subject to the payment of specified debts. Miscellaneous bequests
(parchment, 1 membrane, probate in Latin)


6 August 1612 (1) John Emerson and Thomas Butler, Demandants (2) Robert Shaftoe and James Clavering, Tenants to the Praecipe (3) Arthur Shaftoe, Vouchee to Warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery (4 August 1612) of 5 messuages, 30 acres of land, 10s. rent etc in the parish of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin, fragment of seal)


11 August 1628 (1) Robert Shafto, merchant, and James Clavering, the younger, merchant, Plaintiffs (2) Arthur Shafto, gentleman, and Alice, his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a final concord of 2 messuages, 30a. of land, 10s. rent etc, with all coals, in the parish of Whickham Consideration: £100
(parchment, 2 membranes, Latin)


17 December 1631 (1) Robert Shafto, merchant and James Clavering, junior, merchant, Plaintiffs (2) Arthur Shafto, gentleman, and Alice his wife, Deforceants Exemplification of a Final Concord of 11 August 1628 of 2 messuages, 30 acres of land and 10s. rent in the parish of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


19 March 1629/30 (1) Arthure Shaf toe of Swalwell, Whickham, gentleman (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman, now Mayor of the same, and James Clavering his son and heir Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of his reversionary interest (upon his mother's death) in Fatting Feild (60a.), a close of land called the Dammes with a water corn mill standing thereupon, 4a. of meadow at the Ashe Tree near Derwent Mouth, a moiety of a meadow called the Rideing (12 a), a moiety of Weatland (6a) all in Swalwell and Whickham (boundaries specified) Memorandum of acknowledgment by (1) before commissioners appointed by the Durham Court of Chancery, 17 July 1630 Inrolment in Chancery at Durham endorsed, 22 July 1630 Consideration: £700
(parchment, 1 membrane)


17 July 1634 (1) Arthure Shaftoe of Swalwell, gentleman and Alice his wife (2) Robert Shaftoe of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and James Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Deed to declare the uses of a fine of 11 August 1628 of 2 messuages, 30 acres of land 10s. rent etc in the parish of Whickham to (2)
(parchment, 1 membrane)


2 October 1635 (1) Arthur Shafto of Swalwell, gentleman (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Alderman Surrender by (1) to (2) of a lease for 100 years of a close called the Fatting Feild in Swalwell (60a.) and a water corn mill adjoining it
(parchment, 1 membrane)


10 February 1637/8 (1) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman (2) Arthure Shafto of Swalwell, gentleman and Alice his wife Articles of agreement for the payment by (1) of £150 (£75 at the end of 6 months after the death of the survivor of (2) and £75 at the end of 12 months). (2) to have peaceable enjoyment for life of a water cornmill at Swalwell with 4 beastgates in Fatting Feild and 1a. of meadow. (1) to pay Alice for life if she survive Arthur an annuity of £12
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Receipts for rent paid by Sir James Clavering, Bart for Lamp Acre in Whickham, 1 April 1663 and 1 October 1667 (1 file) Purchases (1636-46)


20 June 1624 Memorandum of admittance of Mark Corker as son and heir of Alexander Corker to a moiety of 18a. of land divided into 3 parts (22 March 1623/4) and (1) Mark Corker (2) Thomas Pescodd Memorandum of surrender by (1) to (2) of the above moiety (29 March 1624)
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


18 April 1637 (1) Thomas Pescod (2) John Clavering, Esquire Memorandum of the surrender (of 30 December 1635) by (1) to (2) of a moiety of: two parts of 18a. of land divided into three parts
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


18 April 1637 Memorandum of the admittance (of 15 September 1636) of Robert Carrudder to a tenement and 3 bovates of land as heir of Ralph Carrudder his late uncle
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


18 April 1637 (1) Robert Carruder (2) John Clavering, Esquire, an Alderman of Newcastle upon Tyne Memorandum of a surrender (of 15 September 1636) of a tenement and 3 bovates of land
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


9 May 1629 (1) Cuthbert Stevenson (2) John Crawfurthe Surrender by (1) to (2) of 6 ridges (2a.) of land in le Morrisfeild of Whickham (17 November 1628)
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27 October 1641 (1) John Crawforth (2) John Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of six ridges of land in Le Morri Feild of Whickam (2a.)
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


14 April 1642 (1) Ralph Robinson and Margery his wife (daughter of Rowland Blenkinsop) (2) John Clavering, Esquire Copy of Surrender (of 9 November 1641)by (1) to (2) of a tenement and three bovates of husband land and 3a. of land. Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


30 September 1635 (1) Edward Newbie and Jane his wife (2) William Dalton Surrender by (1) to (2) of a moiety of 12a. of land in Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


24 December 1646 (1) John Dalton (2) James Clavering of Axwell Houses, Esquire Copy of surrender bf 28 November)by (1) to (2) of a messuage next to the church and a bovate of land. Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 2 membranes)


5 July 1643 (1) Peter Maddison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Thomas Maddison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (brother of (1)) and James Harrison of Dunstan Staithes, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of 3a. of meadow called Jennisons Three Acres and lying in Whickham Meadowe Consideration: £61
(parchment, 1 membrane, damaged)


6 November 1646 (1) Thomas Maddison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Jane his wife (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a parcel of meadow (3a.) known as Jennisons Three Acres in Whickham Meadow. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £45 (parchment, 1 membrane) Ayres Meadow


20 March 1 479/80 (1) John Ayre (son and heir apparent of Alan Ayre of Whikham) and Thomas Ayre his brother (2) George Carr Quit claim by (1) to (2) of their interest in a close of land in Whickham Meadows (boundaries specified). Acknowledged before John Sample, Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin, 3 pendent seals, one being that of the mayoralty of Newcastle)


16 November 1582 (1) Ralph Carre of Cocken, gentleman (2) Mathew Matfen of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Bargain and sale,with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of Ayres Meadowe (5a.) in Whickham (boundaries specified). Appointment by (I) of Robert Matfen, yeoman, and Thomas Blenkensopp, yeoman as his attorneys to deliver seisin
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin, pendent seal)


Copy of D/CG7/49
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


17 May 1647 (1) Oswold Matfyn of Newcastle upon Tyne, draper (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed, of Ayres Meadow (5a.) in Whickham Consideration: £50 (parchment, 1 membrane) Purchase (1649 - 1651)


4 December 1649 (1) Henry Pattison of Swalwell, yeoman (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all his interest in a parcel of land called the Checkers in Swalwell. Receipt attached, 17 December 1649 Consideration: £15
(1 file)


16 January 1612/3 (1) Mathew Matfen and Nicholas Matfen, both of Whickham, yeomen (2) Thomas Cole of Gatesheade, cordyner (cordwainer) Lease by (1) to (2) for 400 years from Martinmas 1612 of a. of meadow with the coals therein in the Ryding, Whickham (boundaries given)
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12 June 1651 (1) Ralph Cole of Gateshead, Esquire (2) John Claveringe, eldest son and heir apparent to James Claveringe of Axwell Houses, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (2) (for the remainder of a term of 400 years from Martinmas 1612) from Martinmas 1651 of a. of meadow with all the coals therein in the Rideinge in Whickham Meadows (parchment, 1 membrane) Swalwell (1653)


28 October 1651 (1) Katherine Claxton of Hexham, Northumberland, widow; Abraham Dobson of Allendall, Northumberland, clerk and Katherine his wife; Dorothy Claxton of Hexham, spinster; and Mary Claxton of Symondburne, Northumberland, spinster (2) William Browne of Hexham, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed,of a messuage and garth in Swalwell on the south side of the High Street Appointment by (1) of George Pescodd of Swalwell, yeoman as their attorney to deliver seisin
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8 July 1652 (1) William Browne of Swalwell, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife (2) Francis Midleton of Seton, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in Swalwell Consideration: £20
(1 paper)


13 December 1653 (1) Francis Middleton of Seaton in the parish of Seaham, gentleman (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all his interest in a messuage and garth in Swalwell (1 paper) Miscellaneous (1654 - 1660)


12 August 1654 (1) Mathew Hodshon of Benwell, Northumberland, gentleman and Robert Man of Whickham, yeoman (2) James Clavering of Axwell House, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of 2 messuages, gardens and orchards and 12a. of land, 5a. of pasture, 5a. of meadow and 20a. of moor in Swalwell and Whickham in Todd Hill, the Checkers, Shewe Meadowes, Dunstall, Wester Haugh, the Leigh, Silling Flatt, Stothers Hill, Whitefield, South West Field etc
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25 June 1618 (1) Mathew Matfen of Whickham, yeoman (2) Raphe Cooper of Swallwell, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of 1a. of meadow in Whickham Meadowes (boundaries specified) Consideration: £12 13s.4d
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29 January 1654/5 (1) Raph Cooper of Harle[?] Northumberland, yeoman (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) with livery of seisin endorsed, of 1a. of meadow in Whickham meadowes (boundaries given)
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21 April 1656 (1) Henry Hodgson and 11 others, (copy holders of Whickham) (2) James Clavering of Axwell, Esquire Grant of wayleave through Morrisfeild being part of the usual way from Axwell Wood Gate to Swalwell for Hollingside coals Rent: £3 6s.8d (1 paper) Benwell 1656 - 1662


3 May 1656 (1) William de Lavall, Mary Delavall and Mary Riddell (2) James Clavering, Esquire Authority by (1) to (2) to assign his interest (as trustee) in the Manor of Benwell to Robert Jenison the younger, merchant
(1 paper)


12 January 1661/2 (1) Thomas Nicoll of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Authority from (1) to (2) to convey to Raiph Jenyson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant such part of the Manor of Benwell conveyed to (1) by the within recited bargain and sale of 21 February 1656 vizt one quarter of the manor and one third of the coal there (parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal) Whickham (1660 - 1664)


16 October 1660 (1) Robert Cocker, heir to Christopher Cocker, in turn heir to Marke Cocker (2) Thomas Crawforth Copy of surrender of 19 December 1659 by (1) to (2) of a moiety of 2 parts of 18 acres of land in 3 parts to be divided, formerly Marke Cocker's, Manor of Whickham
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16 October 1660 (1) Thomas Crawforth (2) James Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of a half of two third parts of 18a. of land formerly Marke Cocker's. Manor of Whickham
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3 July 1661 (1) George Selby of Whitehouse, Esquire, and Mary his wife; Henry Selby of Winlaton, gentleman (brother of George); John Selby of Winlaton, gentleman (brother of George); Sir Roger Bradshawe of Hay, Lancashire, Knight; and Francis Baggshawe of the Middle Temple, London, Esquire (2) James Clavering of Axwells, Esquire (3) Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the Aldermen of the said town; and Robert Clavering of Chopwell, gentleman Deed of covenant by (1) with (2) to levy a fine of a farmhold called [Lint ford] in the parish of Ryton and of three farmholds in Shereburne a farmhold called Spenbanke, a farmhold called Paston Birks and lands called the Newfeild and Huttock, a farmhold called Batehouses, a farmhold called Longare, a parcel of land called the Fleetes, Easthaugh all in the parish of Ryton with all the manorial rights and jurisdictions relating thereto, reserving minerals to (1). And a further covenant by (1) to suffer a common recovery of the premises by (3) to the use of (2) Consideration: 20s. (2) to G. Selby
(parchment, 2 membranes, pendent seals)


8 October 1667 (1) Sir Thomas Liddell of Ravenshelme Castle, Baronet (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) with livery of seisin endorsed, of Lamp-acre in the Easter-banckes, Whickham
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6 October 1662 (1) John Smith of Newfeild, Whickham, yeoman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, 1a. of meadow near Darwenmouth, 6 riggs of meadow in the Rydeing (1a.) and a. of meadow in Whickham meadows, all of which lands are in Whickham Consideration: £60
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


19 April 1664 (1) James Harrison and Thomas Hutchinson (2) John Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) each as regards a moiety to (2) of a messuage and 10 acres of husband land. Manor of Whickham (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Causey (1664) (see also D/CG7/1916 et seq)


29 April 1659 (1) Elizabeth Blearton of Midle Cawsey, spinster (2) Ralph Clavering of North Cawsey, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of Low Meadow in Middle Cawsey. Note of Inrolment in Chancery endorsed, 5 September 1659 Consideration: £60
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


29 April 1659 (1) Elizabeth Blearton of Midle Cawsey, spinster (2) Ralph Claveringe of North Cawsey, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £120 to perform covenants in indenture of even date
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


3 September 1664 (1) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of Low Meadow, Middle Cawsey Consideration: £40
(parchment, 1 membrane)


3 September 1664 (1) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Bond of (1) to (2) in £80 to perform covenants contained in indenture of even date
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin and English)


3 September 1664 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) James Dagleish of Byarmoore, yeoman Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) to deliver seisin of Low Meadow
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Memorandum of Ralph Clavering of North Cawsey concerning the share of rents payable by him for Middle Cawsey, 7 May 1659 (1 paper) Whickham (1667 - 1668)


28 March 1667 (1) William Jackson (heir of Richard Jackson his uncle) (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of 9a. of land (part of 15a. of land). Manor of Whickham
(1 paper, Latin)


9 January 1667/8 (1) William Jackson (2) Sir James Clavering, Bart Surrender by (1) to (2) of a moiety of a parcel of land called Galloway Meadow, Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane and 1 paper, Latin)


31 March 1668 (1) William Jackson (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet Copy of a surrender of 9a. of land part of 15a. of land in Whickham dated 8 [Sic] March 1666/7 (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Whickham (1668)


20 November 1666 Admittance of Margaret Hindmers sister and heir of Edward Newby to a moiety of 12a. of land in Whickham. Manor of Whickham
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9 March 1666/7 (1) George Hindmers and Margaret his wife, sister and heir of Edward Newby (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of a moiety of 12a. of land. Manor of Whickham
(1 paper, Latin)


31 March 1668 (1) George Hynmers and Margaret his wife, sister and heir of Edward Newby (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of 9 March 1666/7 of a moiety of 12 acres of land in the Manor of Whickham. Halmote Court of the Mayor and Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


Draft of bill of complaint of Margaret Hindmarsh of Whickham, widow, in Chancery at Durham, n.d. [early 18th Century]
(1 file)


Clavering ats Hindmarsh Answer of Sir James Clavering, Bart, Defendant to the Bill of Compaint of Margaret Hindmarsh, widow, September 1696 (1 paper) Fawdon's Field etc (1668)


20 May 1603 (1) Robert Fawdon of Grenelawe, gentleman (2) Raph Whitfeild, Margery his wife and Thomas their son Lease by (1) to (2) of six beastgates at Grynley Yeat, confirms the lease of 9 riggs and 3 balks, leases 2 riggs of ground adjoining a coal pit of (1) upon the loninge-dike and a parcel of ground called Bird Hill adjoining Grinley Loning, all for a term of 200 years Rent: 2d p.a.
(1 file)


13 March 1649/50 (1) Thomas Whitfeild of Greenlay Yate, yeoman and Robarte Hardine of Hollingsidd-Hall, Whyckeham, gentleman (2) Mathewe Carre of Hollingsidd alias Greenlay Yate, Whyckham, blacksmith Assignment by (1) to (2) of a lease of a parcel of land with a house called the Close of the Backside, for the remainder of a term of 200 years granted by Robert Fawdon from the Feast of the Invent ion of the Holy Cross, St. Helen's Day (3 May) 1650, to secure £29 19s.ld by way of mortgage. (1) to pay (2) 10s. per month if principal is not paid off after 1 year Consideration: £6 at May Day next, £8 at Midsummer: £4 19s.ld at Lamaas and £7 to Edward Raisbeck at Martinmas Rent: 2d p.a.
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17 September 1664 (1) Mathew Carr of Hollinside alias Green Lane Gate in the parish of Whickham, blacksmith (2) George Carr of the City of Durham, yeoman, son of (1) Assignment by (1) to (2) of the land and appurtenances called the Close of the Backside at Hollinside alias Greenlaw Gate,a messuage at Hollinside and another messuage, for the remainder of a term of 200 years Memorandum that this deed does not pass (1)'s newly erected house to (2) Consideration: £60
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30 December 1665 Probate of the will of George Carr of Elvett, City of Durham, yeoman (dated 10 May 1665) devising his two houses and closes at Greenlaw to William Brockett upon trust. Residuary legatees Mathew Carr and Katherine his wife, the testator's parents
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26 March 1668 (1) Robert Harding of Hollingside, gentleman (2) William Brockett of the City of Durham, gentleman Quit claim by (1) to (2) of his interest in the Close on the Backside at Greenlaw or Hollingside
(1 paper)


4 April 1668 (1) William Brockett of the City of Durham, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Assignment by (1) to (2) of lands at Hollingside alias Greenlawegate for the remainder of a term of 200 years. Recites previous deeds
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Abstract of title (1603 - 1668) to the Close of the Backside alias Fawdons Field, 1926 (1 file, typescript) Purchases (1669 - 1679)


24 February 1668/9 Letters patent granting Sir James Clavering, Bart and his heirs rights of free warren etc over 300a. of land at Whitehouse
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


5 February 1677/8 (1) William Barnes and George Walton (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of le Morris Feild (87a.2r.2p), 8a.1r.38p of land in le Wester Southfeild excluding 4a. freehold, le Wester Haugh 71a.1r.14p (7a.1r.14p freehold excepted), 17(0r.33p in the Lowfeild (1a.0r.4p freehold excepted) A5a. in Wester Dayles, 8a.0r.18p in Easter Bankes and a parcel of land in 1e Wester Greene Loaning all in the Manor of Whickham. Halmote Court of the Mayor and Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


29 December 1679 (1) Sir Robert Shafto of Whitworth, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage, for the remainder of a term of 1000 years from 30 January 1676/7, of lands in Winlaton called Forsters Closes, Westfeild, Biddick Banke, 2a. of meadow in Darwenhaugh and one eighth of Holme Mill, Swallwell all in the Lordship of Winlaton to secure £100 and interest. Recites original mortgage Consideration: £104 (parchment, 1 membrane) Crookbank, Tanfield (1679) (see also D/CG7/166 et seq)


31 January 1600/1 (1) Henry Jackman of London, Esquire (2) Thomas Hall of Brooke, gentleman Quit claim by (1) to (2),under an agreement of 3 July 1598, of all his interest in a tenement called le Crooke in the Manor of Beamishe with all lands and appurtenances
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


15 February 1635/6 (1) William Hall of Brookebanke, gentleman (2) Francis Midleton of Gibside, gentleman and Christopher Claxton of Swallwell, gentleman Covenant by (1) with (2) to convey to them his messuage and appurtenances called Crookbanke to the use of (1) and Matilda his wife and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of (1)
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


16 February 1635/6 (1) William Hall (2) Francis Midleton and Christopher Claxton Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed,of premises at Crookbanke to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Matilda his wife for life, thence to the heirs of their bodies as specified
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


31 March 1640 (1) William Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and Matilda his wife (2) Richard Jackson of Whickham, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),wth livery of seisin endorsed, of a tenement called the Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfield, with parcels of land there as specified. Reserves minerals
(parchment, 1 membrane, 2 pendent seals)


5 February 1665/6 (1) William Jackson of Whickham, gentleman (2) Thomas Jackson of Axwells, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) of the reversion of the tenement and farmhold called Crooke Bancke, from the death of William Hall and Matilda his wife, for a term of 5 years at a peppercorn rental Consideration: £80
(1 paper)


Copy of the will of William Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne devising coalmines in Crook in the chapelry of Tanfield at Broom Field, Meadow Spott, Back Side and Hy Field and all other real estate to Marck Gray of Hesliside and wife Martilldah, 15 August 1666
(1 paper)


16-17 February 1678/9 (1) Thomas Jackson of Whickham, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Bart Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage and tenement called The Crooke, with lands called Broome-feild, Meadow Spott and the Backside Consideration: £500
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Draft of D/CG7/99
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3 March 1681/2 (1) William Marley of Durham, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Lease and Release and quit claim by (1) to (2) of a moiety of coals at Brundons freehold, anciently Hulls Lands in Westerhaugh, Whickham (parchment, 2 membranes) Byermoor (1673 - 1698) (see also D/CG7/3961 et seq)


17 June 1567 (1) Richard Hodgson of Biermore in the parish of Whikham, gentleman (2) Ralph Hardinge of Hollingside, Esquire; Richard Harbotle of Houghton, gentleman; and Alexander Barley, yeoman Gift by (1) to (2) of all his lands and hereditaments in Biermore to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of William Herryson, kinsman of (1) and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to Thomas Herryson brother of William and the heirs male of his body, with further remainder to his kinsmen Martin Wilson, Ralph Wilson, William Wilson and Christopher Hall the heirs male of their bodies respecitively. Appointment of John Hardinge of Hollingsyde, gentleman and Benedict Chersey of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman his attorneys to deliver seisin. Livery of seisin endorsed
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


12 April 1642 (1) Lyonell Harrison of Byermoore, gentleman (2) Emanuell Skurfield of Kiblesworth, Esquire and John Lawson of Cramlington, Northumberland, Esquire Covenant by (1) to convey to (2) before Michaelmas the capital messuage and tenement of Byermoore with all appurtenances, to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Elizabeth his wife to secure an annuity of £30 and subject thereto to the heirs of the body of Lyonell and Elizabeth as specified
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23 August 1642 (1) Emanuel Skirfield and John Lawson, Demandants (2) Lionel Harrison, Tenant to the Preacipe (3) Thomas Peckten, Vouchee to Warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery (of 22 August 1642) of one capital messuage, 20a. of land, 150a. of pasture etc. in Byermoore in the parish of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


25 April 1646 (1) Elizabeth Harrison of Byermore, widow (2) Elizabeth Raw, Mary Harrison and Margery Robinson wife of James Robinson (the right heirs of the late Lionell Harrison) Surrender by (1) to (2) of her annuity of £30 charged upon premises at Byermoore and all other her interest in the said property. Recites previous deeds
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8 September 1646 (1) Sir Lyonell Maddison of Rogerley, Knight (2) Thomas Loraine of Kirkeharle, Northumberland, Esquire and James Clavering of Axwellhowses, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of 4a. of land in Whickham Easter Meadows and 3a. of meadow in the town fields of Whickham. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £700
(parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal)


18 January 1647/8 (1) John Robinson of the City of Durham, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife, Hugh Cheesbrough of Byermoore, gentleman and Mary his wife and James Robinson of Byermoore, yeoman and Margery his wife (2) Thomas Lorraine of Kirkeharle, Northumberland, Esquire and Thomas Lorraine his son and heir apparent Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed, of the capital messuage and tenement called Byermoore with all appurtenances Memorandum that William Wheatley, blacksmith, a tenant of a cottage, shop and close of land acknowledged himself the tenant of (2) Consideration: £475
(parchment, 1 membrane, 4 pendent seals)


12 December 1663 (1) Thomas Lorraine of Kirkeharle, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Lease by (1) to (2),for 9 years from 25 March 1664, of coals at Bire Moore Rent: 8s. per ten
(1 paper)


1 March 1663/4 (1) Thomas Loraine of Kirkeharle, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Counterpart lease by (1) to (2), for a term of 9 years from 25 March 1664, of coals at Biremoore, by way of mortgage to secure £200 and interest Consideration: £200 Rent: 8s. per ten which (2) will retain towards extinguishing the principal sum
(1 file, pendent seal)


23 - 24 February 1674/5 (1) Sir Thomas Lorraine of Kirkharle, Northumberland, Baronet (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of the farmhold called Byermore in the parish of Whickham with all appurtenances Consideration: £800
(parchment, 2 membranes, 2 pendent seals)


Sir James Clavering, Baronet, Plaintiff Sir Thomas Lorraine, Baronet, Defendant Extract from the rolls of pleas before the Barons of the Exchequer being a judgment in favour of Clavering for £2020 Michaelmas Term, 1683
(1 paper, Latin)


20 March 1684/5 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) Thomas Wheatley of Crookgate, smith Counterpart lease by (1) to (2), for 21 years from 1 May 1685, of cottages and garths at Crookgate and at Byarmoore Loaneing Rent: £3 p.a.
(parchment, 1 membrane)


26 March 1690 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwell, Baronet (2) Raiph Wheatley of Crooke Gaite, blacksmith Counterpart lease by (1) to (2), for 21 years from 1 May 1690, of a messuage and shop occupied by (2), with power to erect another house not exceeding 5 yards in breadth and a slag garth etc, all at Biremore in the parish of Whickham Rent: 40s. p.a.
(1 paper)


6 June 1698 (1) Sir James Clavering, Bart, Plaintiff (2) Sir Thomas Lorayne, Bart and Dame Grace his wife, De force ants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 3 messuages, 60 acres of land, 100 acres of moor etc in Bye More in the parish of Whickham Consideration: 160 marks of silver (parchment, 2 membranes, Latin) Purchases (1688 - 1706)


5 July 1688 (1) Mathew Matfen of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Bart Release by (1) to (2) of Athees Leasowes (5.5a.) in Southfeild and Coopers Acres in Westerbankes adjoining the River Tyne, both in the parish of Whickham. Reserves minerals
(parchment, 1 membrane)


6 April 1698 Admittance of James Clavering, Esquire, son and heir of the late John Clavering to a parcel of land called le Dock (80 yards x 15 yards) in Whickham adjoining the River Derwent.
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


2 August 1706 (1) Thomas Shaftoe, gentleman (2) James Clavering, Baronet, Mark Shaftoe, Esquire, James Clavering, Esquire and John Clavering, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of a parcel of land in le Easter South Feild 26a.3r.19p. Manor of Whickham (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Dame Jane Clavering and the Mallabars (see D/CG6 Bute for the succession to these estates after the death of Dame Jane) Acquisitions by Dame Jane Clavering Whickham (1714)


29 August 1681 (1) Thomas Jackson, gentleman (2) John Clavering and James Clavering, Esquires Surrender by (1) to (2) of seven parcels of land containing 134a.2r.8p in Wester Banks, Easter Banks, Westerhaugh, Matfen's Haugh, Lowfeild and Whitfeild all in the Manor of Whickham as specified, upon trust to allow (1) to receive the rents of the lands for life,with remainder to Elizabeth the wife of (1) for life, thence to their issue as specified, subject to a mortgage to Daniell Brebint, D. D.
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Copy of D/CG7/118
(1 paper)


4 February 1683/4 (1) Thomas Jackson, gentleman and John Clavering, Esquire (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet; Sir William Blakiston, Baronet; Thomas Crawforth and Richard Harding, gentlemen Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of 1 messuage and 39a. of land called Matfins Haugh in the Manor of Whickham upon trust to take £6 p.a. to the use of the poor of the parish of Whickham (as established for by the gift of the Rt Revd Thomas, Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry)
(1 paper)


12 August 1686 (1) Thomas Jackson, gentleman (2) Robert Spearman Conditional surrender by (1) to (2) of a messuage, garden and 3 pieces of land called the Garthes (2a.) in Whickham, to secure £25 and interest by way of mortgage
(parchment, 1 membrane, part Latin, damaged)


13 October 1711 (1) John Jackson and Elizabeth Smelt, widow (2) Sir John Clavering Baronet and Jane his wife Surrender by (1) to (2) of 3a.2r.26p. of land called Fishers Lodge at Darwenmouth
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


12 September 1712 (1) Elizabeth Smelt (widow of Thomas Jackson deceased) and John Jackson (son and heir of Thomas) (2) Francis Johnson and John Ord Conditional surrender by (1) to (2) of 51a.1r.27p. of land in the Lowfei1d in the Manor of Whickham, a parcel of land called Le Dales on the south of the River Tyne, 1 messuage and garden and 3 garths, a parcel of land called Walkers Fall, a parcel of land called the Head of the Low Feild, and a parcel of land called le Haugh, to secure £200 and interest by way of mortgage
(parchment, 1 membrane, part Latin)


11 August 1714 (1) Elizabeth Smelt of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (formerly wife of Thomas Jackson) (2) John Jackson of Durham, gentleman (son and heir of Thomas) Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all her interest in lands specified in D/CG7/118 within recited Consideration: £330
(parchment, 1 membrane)


14 August 1714 (1) James Clavering, Esquire, Elizabeth Smelt, widow, John Jackson, George Galis and Anne his wife (2) Francis Johnson, gentleman Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/CG7/123
(1 paper, Latin)


20 August 1714 (1) Francis Johnson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) John Jackson of Durham, gentleman (son and heir of Thomas Jackson of Whickham, deceased) Defeazance for the repayment of £1000 and interest due on bond by (2) to (1) and for the reconveyance of mortgaged premises. Recites previous deeds
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27 September 1714 (1) John Jackson and Francis Johnson, gentlemen (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of 98a.3r.38p. lands as specified in D/CG7/118 in the Wester Banks, Easter Banks, le Wester Haugh, Matfens Haugh and Lowfield, Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27 September 1714 (1) John Jackson, Francis Johnson, gentleman, and John Ord, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands specified in D/CG7 /123
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27 September 1714 (1) John Jackson (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of 2 roods of land as specified in the Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27 September 1714 (1) Robert Spearman and John Jackson (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garden and 3 garths of land (2a.) in Whickham as D/CG7/121
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27 September 1714 (1) John Jackson (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of staiths measuring 95 yards x 15 yards at Dunston as specified
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


27-28 September 1714 (1) John Jackson of Durham, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Whickham and 14a.1r.32p in Matfen's Haugh and 4a.3r.38p in Low Feild, Whickham Consideration: £1687 12
(parchment, 3 membranes)


Schedule of deeds (29 August 1681 - 28 September 1714) relating to lands in the Manor of Whickham purchased by Lady Clavering of John Jackson, n.d. [c.1715]
(1 paper)


Letter from John Jackson, Durham to Mr. Turner requesting a £30 advance on the purchase money from Lady Clavering with receipt for same, 24 - 25 September 1714
(1 paper)


Mr. Ord's bill of costs to Lady Clavering relating to the purchase of Mr. Jackson's Whickham copyholds, 20 October 1714 (1 paper) Whickham (1716)


7 November 1687 (1) Ralph Hindmers (2) James Emmerson of Dunston, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of 6a. of land in the fields of Whickham,l messuage, Round Close (4a) and an allotment of Sir James Clavering (3a) to secure the payment of £24 p.a. by (1) to (2) for 7 years by way of mortgage
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin and English)


Statement of account between Ralph Hindmers and Ann Emerson, 20 July 1688 - 11 November 1696
(1 paper)


19 March 1696/7 Admittance of Ann Emerson, widow and relict of James Emerson to lands specified in D/CG7/136 20 March 1696/7 (1) Ann Emerson, widow (2) Henry Smith, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of the above specified premises subject to the conditions of the defeazance attached to D/C07/136
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20 March 1696/7 (1) Ann Emmerson of Dunston Staiths, widow (2) Henry Smith of Lowson Hill, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £290 to secure the surrender to (2) by James Emmerson an infant (eldest son and heir of James Emmerson deceased) of lands specified in D/CG7/138 on achieving his majority (as additional security for £132 3s.5 1/4d. due by (1) to (2))
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15 May 1700 (1) Ann Emmerson of Dunston Staiths, widow (2) Henry Smith of Lowson Hill, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £260 to secure to (2) the repayment of £128 13s.10 1/4d. out of the profits of the lands specified in D/CG7/136
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21 October 1701 Admittance of George Hindmers, son and heir of the late Ralph Hindmers,to lands specified in D/CG 7/138 21 October 1701 (1) George Hindmers (2) Henry Smith Surrender by (1) to (2) of the above mentioned lands to secure the repayment of £120 by way of mortgage
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August 1705 (1) George Hindmers, James Emmerson (son and heir of James Emmerson late of Dunston, staithman, deceased) and John Smith (son and heir of Henry Smith late of Dunston, gentleman, deceased) (2) John Jobson Surrender by (1) to (2) of property in Whickham specified in D/CG 7/136 to secure the payment by Hindmersto (2) of £132 by way of mortgage
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5 November 1716 (1) George Hindmarsh of Newcastle upon Tyne, shipwright (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Articles of greement for the surrender by (1) to (2) of all his copyholds of the Manor of Whickham (except a messuage in Swalwell) for a consideration of £270. Receipt for purchase money, 9 November 1716
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9 November 1716 (1) George Hindmers and Mary his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of property in Whickham specified in D/CG7/136 (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Whickham (1717)


3 December 1716 (1) Margaret Fenwick, widow and Ralph Fenwick, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering Conditional surrender by (1) to (2) of 4a. of land called Roberts Meadows, Whickham as further security for £50 and interest due on bond
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22 January 1716/7 (1) Ralph Fenwick of Lintz Law, viewer and Hannah his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Articles of agreement to surrender to (2) two parcels of copyhold lands (the two Bishopp Meadows) in the Manor of Whickham (17a), free from all incumbrances,for a consideration of £200 to Ralph Fenwick and 5 gns to his daughter Jane. Receipts for balance of purchase money, 26 February - 5 March 1716/7
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5 March 1716/7 (1) Margaret Fenwick (widow and relict of Thomas Fenwick), Ralph Fenwick (son and heir of Thomas) and Hannah his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of 7a.1r. of land in Bishops Meadows. Manor of Whickham
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin)


5 March 1716/7 (1) Margaret Fenwick, Ralph Fenwick and Hannah his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of 3a.1r.36p of land inthe Bishopps Meadows
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5 March 1716/7 (1) Margaret Fenwick, Ralph Fenwick and Hannah his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering Surrender by (1) to (2) of 3a.0r.30p in the Bishopps Meadows
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Miscellaneous receipts and notes as to money borrowed by Ralph Fenwick, 1707 - 1716 (5 papers) Briansleap (1718-9) (see also D/CG7/222-3)


20 February - 1 March 1711/12 (1) William Scafe of Brainselope, gentleman (2) Robert Robinson of Brainselope, gentleman and William Handcock of Thornaly, wheelwright (3) Matthew Handcock of Upper Fryarside, gentleman and Jane his daughter Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a one third share of the capital messuage and farmhold at Brainselope alias Easter Fryarside to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Jane his wife for life, thence to their issue as specified. Reserves minerals Consideration: £100 by (3) to (1) as the marriage portion of Jane Handcock
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15 December 1714 (1) William Fewster of Bryans Leape, gentleman (2) James Dunn of Midleston, gentleman and Robert Robinson of Brians Lope,gentleman (3) Dorothy Dunn of Midleston, spinster Marriage settlement of (1) and (3). (1) covenants with (2) to stand seised of his one third part of the farmhold called Bryans Loape to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of (3) for life, thence to the use of their children as specified Consideration: £300 (and £100 to be delivered in goods) for the marriage portion
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23 May 1716 (1) Robert Robinson of Brainselope, gentleman (2) William Scaife of the Alderbogg Head, gentleman (3) William Fewster of Sheildraw, gentleman Deed of partition of the farmhold at Brainselope as specified
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30 July 1718 (1) William Fewster of Bryans Lope, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease by (1) to (2),for 41 years from 11 November 1718,of a wayleave from Bryans Lope to the Rivers Tyne or Derwent for the conveyance of coals etc Rent: £50 p.a.
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11 September 1718 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (2) William Fewster of Bryans Lope, gentleman Articles of agreement that (1) will, if required by (2), accept a lease of one third part of Bryans Lope colliery, should Francis Rudston and John Reed surrender their lease of the same, for the remainder of the term of 15 years held by them at a rent of £50 per 70 tens of coal and 13/4d per ten in excess thereof. Recites previous deeds
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10 - 11 February 1718/9 (1) William Fewster of Bryanslope, gentleman, and Dorothy his wife (2) James Dunn of Midleston, gentleman (father of Dorothy) Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of one third share of (1) in the farmhold of Bryanslope to the use of W. Fewster for life, thence to Dorothy for life, thence to their issue, with remainders as specified. Covenant to levy a fine. Reserves woods and minerals
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20 February 1718/9 (1) James Dunn gentleman, Plaintiff (2) William Fewster and Dorothy his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of one third part of 1 messuage, 100 acres of land in the chapelry of Tanfield Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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2-3 April 1719 (1) William Fewster of Windleston, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, Ryton, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of his lands at Bryanslope and all his one third share of woods and minerals there. Recites deed of partition of 1716 Consideration: £2700
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3 April 1719 (1) William Fewster of Windleston, gentleman and Dorothy his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Deed of covenant to levy a fine of Bryanslope House and lands called Busty Bank, Eastwood, the Fieldhead Pasture,the Meadow Garth, the Well Close and the Wallbank and the third share of woods and coals as specified
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3 April 1719 (1) William Fewster of Windleston, gentleman (2) Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £5400 to perform covenants in indenture of even date
(1 paper, part Latin)


27 April 1719 (1) Dame Jane Clavering, widow, Plaintiff (2) William Fewster, gentleman, and Dorothy his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 3 messuages, 100 acres of land, 200 acres of moor and common of pasture etc in the chapelry of Tanfield Consideration: 160 marks of silver
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2-3 June 1719 (1) William Fewster of Windleston, gentleman and James Dunn of Midleston, yeoman (2) Elizabeth Souky of Gateshead, widow (3) Robert Robinson of Bryanslope, gentleman (4) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (4) of one third of Bryanslope alias Easter Fryerside (allotted to (1) by the partition deed of 1716) and one undivided third part of the minerals thereof, discharged from the payments of £13 p.a. to (2) and of two sums of £100 under the will of Roger Fewster within recited (all of which shall be charged on (1)'s third share of land at Shield Row)
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26 February 1722/3 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (2) Ralph Fenwick of Whickham, viewer (3) William Scafe of Brainselope, gentleman (4) Matthew Handcocke of High Fryarside, gentleman Counterpart assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (3) for the remainder of a term of 99 years of a messuage and garth in Whickham. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £53 (3) to (1)
(1 paper)


A schedule of deeds (15 December 1714 - 3 June 1719) relating to premises at Bryanslope purchased by Lady Clavering of William Fewster, n.d. [c.1720s]
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4 September 1717 (1) William Fewster of Sheal Raw, gentleman (2) John Hall of Burnupfeild, yeoman Copy of lease by (1) to (2) of a parcel of ground 21yds x 20yds at the foot of Walkbank adjoining Busty Bank on which (2) is to build a house, with wayleave giving access to it, for a term of 999 years Rent: 5s. p.a. (1 paper) Crookbank, Tanfield etc (1718)
(including premises in Walknowl, Newcastle etc)


31 March 1640 (1) William Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman, and Matilda his wife (2) Richard Jackson of [blank], yeoman Feoffment by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage called the Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfield with the lands forming a part thereof (Broomefield, Backside, Highfield and Meadow Spott). Reserves minerals
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15 - 16 August 1670 (1) William Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Sir Edward Charleton of Hesslyside, Northumberland, Knight (3) Thomas Ayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, cordwainer Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of collieries at Broomefeild Meadow, Spott, the Backside and the Highfeild in the Crooke in the parish of Tanfeild, to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of (3) for 21 years to discharge debts of (1) specified, thence as to one moiety to Matilda the wife of William Hall and the other moiety to Marke Gray of Heslyside, gentleman and his heirs. Uses revocable by (1)
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8 - 9 October 1674 (1) Matilda Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Christopher Shadforth of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of coals at Broome Feild, Meadow Spott, the Backside and High Feild in the Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfield
(parchment, 2 membranes, pendent seal on release)


12 December 1684 (1) Marke Gray of Rawfoote, Northumberland, gentleman (2) Francis Widdrington of Thropton, Northumberland, gentleman and George Potts of Low Trewhit, Northumberland, gentleman Feoffment by (1) to (2) of coals and collieries at Broomefeild, Meadow Spott and Backeside in Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfield and also of a parcel of ground called High Feild (subject to a lease of 99 years as recited) to the use of (1) for life, thence to the use of Grace his wife and her heirs
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3 - 4 August 1685 (1) Francis Widdrington of Thropton, Northumberland, gentleman and George Potts of Low Trewhit, Northumberland, gentleman (2) Grace Grey, wife of Marke Grey of Rowfoot, Northumberland, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a close of land called Highfield and collieries and coals at Broomfield, Meadow Spott and Baakside all in Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfield. Recites previous conveyance to (1) in trust for (2)
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29 September 1691 Copy of the probate of will of Christopher Shadforth of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (dated 16 July 1691) devising a house in the Close near Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne to son Henry, devising a messuage in the Meal Market with 3 others to Margaret his wife, devising messuages in Wallknowle alias the Roadstreat as specified to his daughter Sarah Shadforth, devising Crookbank Colliery at Whickham to wife, Henry and Sarah jointly
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17 - 18 January 1703/4 (1) Grace Grey of Rawfoote, Northumberland, widow (2) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Copy of a Lease and Rlease by (1) to (2) of coals under the closes called Broomefeild, Meadow Spott and Backside in Crooke in the chapelry of Tanfeild Consideration: £60
(1 paper, 1 file)


31 July - 1 August 1711 (1) Henry Shadforth of Newcastle upon Tyne, master and mariner (2) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Copy of Lease and Release by (1) to (2)of a messuage in the Walksknowl alias Walknow, Newcastle upon Tyne, and two thirds of coals under ground called Crookbank near Tanfield Consideration: £168
(2 files)


2 August 1711 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Joseph Atkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Alderman Copy of a counterpart mortgage by demise of 500 years by (1) to (2) of a messuage in Walknowl alias Wallknowl alias the Roadsteads and all coals under the farmhold of Crookbank near Tanfield Moor to secure £200 and interest
(1 file)


30 April - 1 May 1716 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) John Airey and Ralph Fetherstonhalgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentlemen Copy Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of one newly erected messuage and one other messuage both in Walknowl alias Wallknowl, Newcastle upon Tyne and several other messuages of (1) in Newcastle upon Tyne and North Shields and the coals under the farm at Crookbank Consideration: £500
(2 files)


1 May 1716 (1) Barbara Atkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow and executrix of Joseph Atkinson (2) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (3) Ralph Fetherstone of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (3) of a messuage in Walknowl alias Wallknowl alias the Wallknowl alias the Roadsteads and coals under Crookbank near Tanfield Moor for the remainder of a term of 500 years Consideration: £209 by (3) to (1) for the debt of (2)
(1 file)


29 July 1717 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) John Bulman of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Mortgage by demise of 199 years by (1) to (2) of his messuages in Newcastle upon Tyne and all his collieries in the chapelries of Lamesley and Tanfield and parish of Chester-le-Street as additional security for £100 and interest due on bond
(parchment, 1 membrane)


14 October 1717 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Michael Hull of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Mortgage by demise of 999 years by (1) to (2) of collieries at Crookbank in the chapelry of Tanfield and also all messuages and lands of (1) at Newcastle upon Tyne, to secure £64 and interest already due on a bond
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6 August 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Articles of agreement for the conveyance by (1) to (2) of three fourth parts of coals under Crook alias Crookbank in the chapelry of Tanfield for a consideration of £850
(1 paper)


1 - 2 September 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of three quarters of all coals at Crook alias Crookbank under lands called Broomfield, Meadow Spott, the Barkside and High Field Consideration: £850
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2 September 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Ralph Fetherstonhalgh and John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentlemen (3) George Mallabar of Whitehouse, merchant and Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Assignment by Fetherstonhalgh to Mallabar in trust for Clavering of coals and coalmines at Crookbank near Tanfield Moor for the remainder of a term of 500 years created in August 1711 as recited
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4 - 5 September 1718 (1) John Airey of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (4) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (4) of all coals at Crookbank near Tanfield Moor and release by (3) to (4) of his equity of redemption in the same Consideration: £850 (as mentioned in D/CG7/180)
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19 March 1719/20 (1) Robert Bulman of Stockton, practitioner of physic (administrator of the goods of John Bulman of Newcastle upon Tyne, deceased) (2) John Ord junior of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (2) for the remainder of a term of 199 years of premises specified in D/CG7/177 and assignment of the bond of 19 June 1714, to secure £100 and interest Consideration: £113 10s.
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12 July 1720 (1) John Robinson the younger of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) George Cuthbertson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment of a mortgage by (1) to (2) (for the remainder of a term of 199 years) of the property of Edward Grey in Newcastle upon Tyne and his collieries in the chapelries of Tanfield and Lamesley created by the within recited indenture of 20 September 1717, with a bond of 19 December 1713, to secure £100 and interest Consideration: £106 10s.
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15 February 1724/5 (1) Michael Hull of Newcastle uponilyne, vintner (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage (for the remainder of a term of 999 years created by D/CG7/178 within recited) of collieries at Crockbank in the chapelry of Tanfield and his messuages in Bykar Chair, Walknowls and Keyside, Newcastle upon Tyne Consideration: £87 9s.4d
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6 August 1728 (1) Gilbert Spearman (2) Dame Jane Clavering Quit claim by (1) to (2) of all his interest in Crooked Bank Colliery. (Executed under a memorandum from Edward Grey in compromise of Spearman v Clavering in Chancery)
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Miscellaneous notes as to Crooked Bank Colliery, costs of Spearman in his Chancery cause etc, 1728-9
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20 - 21 March 1732/3 (1) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (son and heir of Edward Grey) (2) Dame Jane Clavering, late of Whitehouse, now of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of three fourth parts of coals at Crook alias Crookbank called Meadow Spott, Broomfield, Backside alias Bankside and Highfield in the chapelry of Tanfield Consideration: £750
(parchment, 2 membranes)


Schedule of deeds (21 March 1640 - 24 March 1732/3) relating to Crookbank Colliery purchased by Lady Clavering of Messrs. Grey, n.d. (1 paper) Walknowl, Newcastle


6 September 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Ralph Fetherstonhalgh and John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) George Mallabar of Whitehouse, merchant and Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Assignment by Fetherstonhalgh to Mallabar in trust for Clavering of a messuage in the Walknowls alias Wallknowll alias the Roadsteads and another messuage both in Newcastle upon Tyne, for the remainder of a term of 500 years created by D/CG7/174 within recited
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6 September 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman and Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (2) John Ord and Ralph Fetherstonhalgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Bond of indemnity of (1) to (2) in £500 with regard to an assignment of even date of messuages in Walknowls, Newcastle upon Tyne upon trust to attend the freehold
(1 paper)


7 September 1718 (1) Edward Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman and Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse (2) John Ord and John Airey of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentlemen Bond of indemnity of (1) to (2) in £500 concerning property conveyed by indentures of 5/6 September 1718
(1 paper)


21 March 1732/3 (1) George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (3) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (4) Thomas Baker of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Counterpart assignment by (1) to (4) (for the remainder of a term of 500 years) of 2 messuages in Walknowls alias Wallknowls in Newcastle upon Tyne upon trust for (3) to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £600 (3) to (2)
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21 March 1732/3 (1) George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Dame Jane Clavering, late of Whitehouse, now of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (3) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (4) Thomas Baker of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy assignment by (1), with the consent of (2) and (3), to (4) of premises in Walknowls, Byker Chair and Keyside, for the remainder of a term of 999 years Consideration: £87 9s.4d
(1 file)


21 March 1732/3 (1) Dame Jane Clavering, late of Whitehouse, now of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant, only son and heir of Edward Grey deceased Copy Release by (1) to (2) of a newly erected messuage in Walknowls alias Walknowl alias Road Steads, with a garth of land and another messuage in the same street, and other messuages in North Shields and Newcastle upon Tyne Consideration: £600
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24 March 1732/3 (1) George Cuthbertson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Dame Jane C1avering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (3) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (4) Thomas Baker of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy assignment by (1), with the consent of (2) and (3), to (4) of premises in Newcastle upon Tyne as specified, for the remainder of a term of 199 years in trust for (3)
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24 March 1732/3 (1) John Ord of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (3) Christopher Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (son and heir of Edward Grey, deceased) (4) Thomas Baker of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy of an assignment by (1) to (4) of premises in Newcastle upon Tyne as specified, for the remainder of a term of 199 years in trust for (3) (1 file) Property at Crooke, Tanfield (1720)


22 May 1611 (1) Thomas Hall of Crook, gentleman (2) Nicholas Tempest of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) of two closes of land called the Little High Field and the Eastfield, at Crook for a term of 1000 years upon the expiry of two terms of 13 and 9 ye rs Rent: 2d p.a.
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Translation of a pardon lbr the alienation by fine from Thomas Hall gentleman and Beatrice his wife to Nicholas Tempest, gentleman of 27a. of land in Crooke and Tan field to hold of the King in chief for the term of 1000 years, 16 May 1623
(1 paper)


30 March 1631 (1) Sir Nicholas Tempest of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight (2) Nicholas Blakeston of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of two closes (Little High Feilde and Eastfeilde) for the remainder of a term of 1000 years as recited
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1 April 1631 (1) Sir Nicholas Tempest of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight (2) Nicholas Blakeston of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) (for the remainder of a term of 1000 years) of two closes Little Highefeilde and Eastfeilde. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £127 10s.
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20 May 1647 (1) William Blaxton of Andrews House, gentleman (2) Raphe Fewler of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Assignment by (1) to (2) of two closes of land called Little Heighe Feild and the Baste Feild, for the remainder of a term of 1000 years
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4 September 1647 (1) Raphe Fewler of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Richard Wright of Beanesley Loaneing, yeoman Assignment by (1) to (2) of Lithe Heighe Feild and Easte Feild, for the remainder of a term of 1000 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200
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11 February 1711/2 Copy of the probate of the will of Robert Wriqht of Easter Crookbank (dated 27 October 1711) devising to his daughter Jane a moiety of his lands in Tanfield for a term of 21 years, and devising the residue of his estate, subject to legacies, to his grandchildren Michael Stevenson and William Wheatley
(1 paper)


26 February 1711/2 (1) Michael Stevenson the elder of the Mannor House, yeoman (for himself and for his son, one of the executors of Robert Wright) and Jane the wife of Michael Stevenson the elder (2) William Wheatley of Crookgate, smith, (the other-executor of William Wright) Agreement for the partition of lands called Easter Crookbank alias Barkas Close (49a.3r.2p)between (1) and (2), retaining the coals and coalmines as tenants in common. Mutual covenants
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Copy of D/CG7/205
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18 June 1720 Letters of Administration of the goods of Richard Wright, late of the parish of Chester-le-Street, granted to Jane Stephenson and Michael Stephenson of the chapelry of Tanfield
(parchment, 1 membrane, Latin, pendent seal)


23 July 1720 Special administration of the goods and credits of Nicholas Blakiston granted to Michael Stephenson, junior of North Bailey, Durham, yeoman and William Wheatley of Easter Crook Bank, blacksmith to effect the conveyance of a term of 1000 years in the Little Highefield and Eastfield in the parish of Tanfield
(parchment1 1 membrane, Latin, pendent-seal)


25 July 1720 (1) Michael Stephenson the elder of Easter Crook Bank, yeoman and Jane his wife (administratrix of Richard Wright) and Michael Stephenson the younger of North Bailey, Durham, yeoman and William Wheatley of Easter Crook Bank, blacksmith (executors of Robert Wright) (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Assignment by (1) to (2) of Little High Field and the East Field, lately called Easter Crook Bank alias Barkas Close (50a.) for the remainder of several terms of 1000 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £2290 (parchment, 2 membranes) Whickham (1725)


19-20 October 1665 (1) The Rt. Hon. Thomas Lord Fairefax, Baron of Cameron; Henry Arthington of Arthington, Yorkshire, Esquire; Ralph Widdrington of the University of Cambridge, D.D.; John Rushworth of Lincoln's Inne, Middlesex, Esquire; Nicholas Widdrington of Chesburne Grange, Northumberland, gentleman; and Nicholas Blackbeard of Yorke, gentleman (2) Robert Markham of Sedgebrooke, Lincolnshire, Esquire (3) Thomas Brignall of Whickham, gentleman Lease (for 3 months) and Release by (1) to (3) of Chamberlaines Meadows in the township of Whickham (formerly the property of Sir Thomas Widdrington whose daughter Mary is married to (2)). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £220 (3) to (2)
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5-6 June 1719 (1) Henry Grainge of Sunnyside, gentleman (son of Brignell Grainge , deceased, who was son of Jane daughter of Thomas Brignell of Sunnyside, deceased) (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease and Release by (1) to (2) by way of mortgage of lands called Geldsfeild in the parish of Whickham to secure £200 and interest Consideration: £200
(parchment, 3 membranes)


16-17 December 1724 (1) Henry Grainge of Sunnye Side, gentleman and Anne his wife (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (3) William Dixon of Durham, gentleman (4) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Thomas Rudd the younger of Durham, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of the capital messuage and lands called Gelsfield, Green Close and Waggon Way Close, Westoe Whinney Hill, Chamberlaines Meadows and other lands as specified all at Whickham Consideration: £276 (2) to (1) and £167 12s.6d. to be secured
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12 January 1724/5 (1) William Dixon gentleman, Plaintiff (2) Henry Grainge and Anne his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 4 messuages, 200 acres of land etc in Whickham Consideration: 160 marks of silver
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16 February 1724/5 (1) George Mallabar and Thomas Rudd, Esquires, Demandant (2) William Dixon, gentleman, tenant to the Praecipe (3) Henry Grainge, gentleman, Vouchee to Warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery (dated 5 February 1724/5) of 4 messuages, 200a. of land etc in Whickham (Chamberlaine's Meadows and other lands)
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22 March 1724/5 (1) Henry Grainge, gentleman and [Sir] William Foulis [Baronet] (2) Dame Jane Clavering, widow Surrender by (1) to (2) of 6a.2r.2p and 2a.0r.39p in le Wester Dayles in the Manor of Whickham
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A schedule of deeds (1666 - 1725) relating to Chamberlain's Meadows freehold and Westerdales copyhold, both in Whickham and purchased by Lady Clavering, n.d. [1725] (2 papers) Miscellaneous


Bill of costs of [Thomas Ord] for Lady Clavering's purchase of Mr. Grainge , n.d. [c.1725]
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Schedule of deeds etc (1597 - 1762) relating to West Crook Bank otherwise Barcus Close purchased by Lady Clavering of Stephenson and Wheatley, n.d. [late 18th Century]
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Schedule of deeds etc (1597 - 1762) relating to West Crook Bank otherwise Barcus Close purchased by Lady Clavering of Stephenson and Wheatley, n.d. [late 18th Century]
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Schedule of deeds (1611 - 1720) relating to Barcus Close purchased by Lady Clavering, n.d. [early 18th Century] (2 papers) Leases (Tanfield etc)


Schedule of deeds (1611 - 1720) relating to Barcus Close purchased by Lady Clavering, n.d. [early 18th Century] (2 papers) Leases (Tanfield etc)


22 January 1714/5 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (guardian of Sir James Clavering, Bart., an infant) (2) John Prockter of Lintsford, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of Lintsford Farm franl May 1715 for 14 years Rent: £35 p.a.
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22 January 1714/5 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (guardian of Sir James Clavering, Bart., an infant) (2) John Prockter of Lintsford, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of Lintsford Farm fraril May 1715 for 14 years Rent: £35 p.a.
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1 June 1715 (1) Dame Jane Clavering, widow (guardian of Sir James Clavering, Bart) (2) John Dixon of Sherburn Greene, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of a tenement and lands in the parish of Ryton, part of Sherburn Lands, for a term of 14 years Rent: £21 10s. p.a.
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1 June 1715 (1) Dame Jane Clavering, widow (guardian of Sir James Clavering, Bart) (2) John Dixon of Sherburn Greene, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) of a tenement and lands in the parish of Ryton, part of Sherburn Lands, for a term of 14 years Rent: £21 10s. p.a.
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17 March 1717/8 (1) William Fewster of Shield Row, gentleman (2) Thomas Hunter of Loup or Leeses, blacksmith Lease by (1) to (2) of a house at Branes Loup Gate adjoining the waggonway and measuring 12yds x 6yds, for a term of 99 years Rent: 5s. p.a.
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17 March 1717/8 (1) William Fewster of Shield Row, gentleman (2) Thomas Hunter of Loup or Leeses, blacksmith Lease by (1) to (2) of a house at Branes Loup Gate adjoining the waggonway and measuring 12yds x 6yds, for a term of 99 years Rent: 5s. p.a.
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1 June 1720 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (2) Thomas Lynn of Bryabslope Gate, blacksmith Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of a parcel of pasture 15 yards 1 ft x 11 yards 1 ft adjoining the boundary hedge south of Bryanslope House, for the term of 99 years Rent: 2s. pa.
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1 June 1720 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow (2) Thomas Lynn of Bryabslope Gate, blacksmith Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of a parcel of pasture 15 yards 1 ft x 11 yards 1 ft adjoining the boundary hedge south of Bryanslope House, for the term of 99 years Rent: 2s. pa.
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20 April 1727 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) John Hall of Brainslope, overman of collieries and Thomas Linn and Robert Linn of Brainslope, smiths Lease by (1) to (2) of a piece of ground 30yds x 11yds at Brains lope with power to build a watermill and appurtenances thereon, for a term of 99 years Rent: 10s.
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Counterpart of D/CG7/224
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21 July 1727 (1) John Hall of Braines Loope, overman of coalpits (2) Thomas Linn and Robert Linn of Brains Loop, smiths Assignment by (1) to (2) of all his interest in the lease D/CG7/224 Consideration: £1 2s.
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30 April 1731 (1) Thomas Linn of Brainesloop, blacksmith (2) Robert Linn of Brainesloop, blacksmith Assignment by (1) to (2) of his interest in the lease D/CG7/224 in return for the assignment by (2) to (1) of a moiety of a house by deed of even date
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17 December 1766 Probate of the will of Robert Lynn of Burnopfield, yeoman (dated 7 September 1762) devising his dwellinghouse to wife Mary along with other dwellings in Burnopfield and a cornmill etc at Burncrook near Busty Bank, all in the chapelry of Tanfield. Devises all his houses in Winlaton to his niece Ann Fenwick
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Office copy of the will of Ralph Fenwick the elder of Hamsterley Mill, gentleman (dated 17 December 1781) devising to his eldest son Ralph lands and messuages in Iveston and Greencroft (subject to life interest of Ann, testator's wife). Devises Bells house Farm in the parish of Lanchester and farms at Winlaton, Witton Gilbert, Bryonsleap and Burn Crook Mill to his younger children as tenants in common subject to eldest son releasing any interest in the same. Note of probate, 12 November 1782
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10 July 1809 Administration with will (dated 10 February 1767) annexed of Mary Lynn (widow of Robert Lynn of Burnopfield) devising her dwellinghouse at Burnopfield, a house and mill at Burncrooks to Ralph Fenwick of Hamsterly and Ann his wife for life,with remainder to their children as tenants in common
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12 July 1804 (1) Thomas Fenwick of Dipton, viewer of collieries (2) Ralph Fenwick of Marley Hill, brewer (3) Robert Fenwick of Hamsterley Mill, farmer (4) George Todd of Coal Burn, brewer, (administrator of Mary his late wif sister of (1) (2) and (3)) (5) Robert Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Assignment by (1) (2) (3) and (4) to (5) of a dwellinghouse, cornmill and parcel of ground at Burn Crooks for the remainder of a term of 99 years. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £365 to (1)
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29 April 1718 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esquire (2) John Richison of Burn Crooks, labourer Counterpart lease by(1) to (2) of a dwellinghouse for 99 years. Recites the great want of workmen for the quarries within the Lordship of Beamish Rent: 2/6d p.a.
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5 March 1718/9 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esquire (2) Henry Spencer of Hollingisde, collier Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of the site (8 yds x 6 yds)for a dwellinghouse in Burn Crooks on Tanfield Moor, for a term of 99 years Rent: 2/6d p.a.
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11 November 1729 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) William Davison of Beamish, Esquire Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of 3a. of ground (part of Tanfeild Moor) for 99 years Rent: 1s. p.a.
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13 July 1701 (1) Alice Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Thomas Brumell of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) of a messuage on the east of Bigg Markett alias Horse Markett from Martinmas for 6 years Rent: £10 10s. p.a. (parchment, 1 membrane) Clavering - Mallabar Collieries and Wayleaves (see also D/CG6 Bute for the continuation of these)


16 June 1712 (1) Sir John Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet and Dame Jane his wife (2) William Procter of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) of a moiety of Byermoor Colliery and one twelfth of coals and collieries at Fawdons Field, all in the parish of Whickham,br a term of 17 years (see D/CG 7/250) Rent: 15s. per ten for top main coals at Byermoor and 8s. per ten for all other coals
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2 February 1712/3 (1) Sir John Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet and Dame Jane his wife (2) Thomas Brumell of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) George Pitts of Stratfeildsea, Hampshire, Esquire Lease by (1) to (3), and assignment by (2) to (3), of wayleaves through the lands of (1) at Byer Moor etc in the parish of Whickham for coals from Tanfield Moor and Fawdons Field collieries to Swalwell, for a term of 17 years. Recites previous deeds Rent: £150 p.a. to (1), £50 p.a. to (2)
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25 November 1717 (1) Robert Wright of Sedgefeild, Esquire (2) Matthew Bell of Newcastle upon Tyne, draper Lease by (1) to (2) of a quarter share in Byermoor Colliery and one twenty fourth part of Fawdon Feild Colliery, both in the parish of Whickham, for 3 years from 14 November 1717 Rent: 50s. per ten of ship coals brought to the staiths at Swalwell
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15 March 1717/8 (1) Thomas Shafto of Whickham, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of 2 keelrooms each 13ft in length on the west of Byarmoor Staiths, a quarter of a keelroom of 9ft 9in, a keelroom of 14yds south of Hogg Staith and 2 keelrooms of 45ft 6in, all in the township of Swalwell Rent: £23 10s. p.a. during the last 15 years of the term and £21 p.a. during the first six
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17 May 1718 (1) Jacob Greive of High Fryerside, gentleman (2) Robert Wright of Sedgefield, Esquire Lease by (1) to (2), for 15 years from Michaelmas 1718, of coals under High Fryerside Memorandum of production in Spearman v Clavering in Chancery, 24 April 1723 Rent: £90 p.a. plus 18s. per ten of ship coals wrought during the first three years, and for the balance of the term £180 p.a. plus 18s. per ten of ship coals
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20 April 1719 (1) Robert Wright of Sedgefield, Esquire and Matthew Bell of Newcastle upon Tyne, draper (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (on behalf of her son Sir James Clavering, Baronet, an infant) Surrender by (1) to (2) of a lease of a quarter share of the Byermoor Colliery and one twenty fourth part of Fawdons Feild Colliery to end disputes between them
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26 June 1719 (1) Robert Wright of Sedgefield, Esquire (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse in the parish of Ryton, widow Assignment by (1) to (2) of coals at Highfryerside for the remainder of a term of 15 years created by D/CG7/240. Declaration of trust that once (2)'s clear profits exceed £1000 then (1) shall have a third share of same Note of production in Spearman v Clavering and others in Chancery, 24 April 1723 Consideration: £500
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20 November 1721 (1) Mathew Handcock of Lintslanehead, yeoman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Lease by (1) to (2) for 10 years of coalmines at Highfryerside with a wayleave to the Rivers Tyne and Derwe nt Rent: 15s. per ten of coals wrought plus one ten of coal to (1) p.a.
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25 January 1724/5 (1) Francis Nicholls of Lintsgreen, Esquire (2) George Bowes of Gibside, Esquire, and Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Lease (1) to (2) of three twenty-fourth parts of coals at Collierley, for 18 years from 1 January 1724/5 Rent: £70 p.a. plus 14s. per ten in excess of 100 tens p.a.
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25 January 1724/5 (1) Francis Nicholls of Lintsgreen, Esquire (2) George Bowes and Dame Jane Clavering Lease by (1) to (2) of nine twelfth parts of coals at Collierley,for a term of 18 years from 1 January 1724/5 Rent: £420 p.a. plus 14s. per ten in excess of 600 tens p.a.
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9 November 1727 (1) Anthony Meaborn of Pontopp, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow and George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, Richard Rid1ey of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, an Alderman of the said town and John Simpson of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Lease by (1) to (2) of coals in the same seam wrought in Tanfeild Moor (Mr. Dawson's Tanfeild or Bucksnook alias Lintz Collieries) at High Crook Field, for 31 years from Martinmas. Covenants as to the manner of working the seam Rent: £175 p.a. plus 17/6d per ten of coals over 200 p.a. and £10 p.a. for so long as Clavering shall lead coals from Barker's Close over High Crook Field Endorsed: Declaration of trust that the interest of (2) in the above lease is: 5 parts in trust for Dame Jane Clavering, 3 parts in trust for Richard Ridley and 2 parts in trust for John Simpson, 15 November 1728 Memorandum of production in Wilkinson v Simpson and others in Chancery, 3 August 1730
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9 July 1728 (1) Isaac Grieve of High Fryarside, gentleman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Lease by (1) to (2) of the coals which may be wrought from the walls or pillars of The Dyke Pitt, Corn Pit, The Gate Pit and Meadow Pit already sunk in (1)'s land at High Fryarside, for 6 years from Midsummer 1728 Rent: £315 p.a. plus 20s. per ten of coals in excess of 300 tens p.a. and 42 fothers of coal to be delivered to (1)
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3 October 1728 (1) John Emmerson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) George Bowes of Gibside, Esquire and Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Confirmation of 2 leases of 17 June 1725 (one of a wayleave for coals from Collierly through Ewhursthead and the other of the coals under Ewhurst Head Farm in the township of Ewhursthead alias Lints). Not executed
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19 October 1728 (1) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow and George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Richard Ridley of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, an Alderman of the said town (3) John Simpson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman and Jane his wife (4) Stephen Coulson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease by Mallabar to Clavering, (2) and (3) of a waggonway over his lands, for 30 years from 24 June 1728 Rent: 1s. per ten Lease by Clavering to (2) and (3) of the wayleave for a waggonway for 30 years aforesaid Rent: 2/6d per ten Agreement to allow Clavering, (2) and (3) the use of the waggonway in Darwenthaugh-Clavering to pay 6d per ten to (2) and 3d per ten to (3) for coals lead by her through Darwenthaugh and ld per ten to be paid by (2) to Clavering Lease by (2) and (3) to Clavering of their respective half and quarter shares of staiths of 12 keelrooms on the Darwent and the Tyne for the aforesaid term of 30 years and ground for building further staiths Rent: £18 p.a. plus £1 10s. for each extra keelrooms Lease by Clavering and (3) to (2) of their respective twelfth and quarter shares of staiths on the Tyne containing 11 keelrooms for the aforesaid term of 30 years Rent: £2 15s. p.a. to Clavering and £8 5s. p.a. to (3) Lease by Clavering and (2) to (3) of their respective twelfth and half shares of staiths at Darwenthaugh of 4 keelrooms and ground for3 more for the term of 30 years aforesaid Rent: £1 p.a. to Clavering plus 5s. for each of the 3 keelrooms to be built,and £6 p.a. to (2) plus 30s. for each of the 3 keelrooms to be built. Covenant to levy a fine
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16 April 1719 (1) Lady Jane Clavering (2) William Procter, Esquire Agreement whereby (2) will surrender his lease from Sir John Clavering, Bart, of a moiety of Byermoor Colliery and one twelfth of Fawdon Feild Colliery as specified (see D/CG 7/236) (1 paper) Miscellaneous Mineral Leases


9 September 1718 (1) Sir Henry Lawson of Brough, Yorkshire, Baronet and John Lawson of Brough, Esquire, his eldest son (2) Richard Ridley of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Alderman and George Ledgard of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease by (1) to (2) of a moiety of coals under St Ann's Close, Crawforth's Close, Watson's Close, Cole's Close and Hodgshon's Close within the Manor of Byker, Northumberland with related wayleaves and power to construct waggonways, for 21 years from 1 May 1718 Rent: 20s. per ten during the first 3 years for main seam coal and 10s. per ten for the rest; then £300 p.a. for the remaining 18 years with tentale payments as above for quantities raised in excess of £300 worth, with other payments specified
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7 October 1730 (1) Thomas Burdus of the Middle Temple, London, Esquire (2) Richard Ridley of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, an Alderman of the said town and John Simpson of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Lease by (1) to (2) of their two thirds share in the Upper Main and Low Main coal seams at Burnopfield, for a term of 21 years from Michaelmas 1730 Rent: 5s. per ten during the first year and thereafter £37 10s. p.a. plus 5s. per ten in excess of 150 tens p.a.
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2 April 1743 (1) Matthew White, Esquire, William Johnson, George Errington an infant, Ann Holmes, widow, Ralph William Grey, Esquire, and Elizabeth Atkinson, widow, Plaintiffs (2) Thomas Burdus, Esquire, John Robinson, Nathaniel Wetherell, Henry Waters and Guise Hall, Esquire, Defendants Agreement for ending the Chancery suit. The defendants Burdus and Wetherell to deliver possession of a moiety of the Gilsfield colliery to those plaintiffs claiming under John Errington's will; deliver one eighth of the colliery to Waters; Robinson to enjoy one eighth of the colliery as claimed by him. Agreement as to costs
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1 June 1763 (1) Mary Burdus of Durham, widow and Richard Burdus of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Samuel Newton of Burnopfield, gentleman Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) for 9 years 6 months from 1 May 1763 of two thirds part of the Low Main or Hutton Seam and the Brass Thill at Burnopfield Rent: £10 p.a. allowing the first six months free, plus 5s. per ten in excess of 40 tens p.a. (parchment, 2 membranes) Winlaton and Crawcrook (see also D/CG19)


8 November 1723 (1) John Simpson of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of White House, widow and Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (3) George Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire (4) George Pitt of Stratfield Sea, Hampshire, Esquire Declaration of trust as to property conveyed by the within recited release of 4 September 1723. £240 of the purchase money was the property of (1) and the fourth part of Bradley in the parish of Ryton shall be enjoyed by (1). £3760 (the balance of the purchase money for the fourth part of lands at Bradley, one eighth of minerals at Crawcrook and one thirty second of the Lordship of Winlaton and coals under the said Lordship) being the property of (2) (3) and (4) in equal shares and the property being held in trust for them in equal shares (parchment, 1 membrane) Dame Jane, Miscellaneous


Case for counsel's opinion concerning waggonways and wayleaves over parts of Wickham Common and terms of carriage for Sir James Clavering's coals, n.d. [post 1715]
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Case, with the opinion of Joseph Chesshyre, Inner Temple, as to the laying down of a waggonway over Tanfield Moor, 3 May 1717
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Opinion of William Peere Williams on Lady Clavering's rights in Tanfield Common, 11 January 1720/1
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Thomas Brumell, gentleman, Robert Wright, Gilbert Spearman and William Coatsworth, Esquires and Matthew Bell, Plaintiffs Dame Jane Clavering, widow and Sir James Clavering, Bart, an infant by Francis Clavering his guardian, Defendants and Sir James Clavering, Bart, by Francis Clavering, Plaintiff Robert Wright and others, Defendants Copy of Order for Reference to Master Holford as to disputed wayleave,in Chancery, 7 November 1722
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Case, with the opinion of William Peere Williams thereupon, as to the forfeiture of lands held of the Manor of Whickham by the Clavering family, July 1725
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List of deeds to be sent to Ralph Ord at Lincoln's Inn; 10 February 1720/1 (1 paper) The Mallabar Inheritance Weed Park Coals


28 October 1613 (1) Robert Pye, William Parker and Cuthbert Burrell of Collyerley, yeomen (2) Robert Cooke of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Quit claim by (1) to (2), under the within recited partition of the township of Collyerley, of a messuage and closes of land amounting to a quarter of Collyerley and lying on the eastside of the said town,with a quarter share of all coals there
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21-22 July 1710 (1) Samuel Mowbray of Collyerley, merchant (2) William Mowbray of Collyerley, gentleman (son and heir of (1)) (3) William Jackson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and John Sanford of Colyerley, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (3) of a farmhold at Collyerley as specified and a quarter share of all the coals and coalmines in the township, upon trust to pay an annuity of £16 to (1) for life and subject thereto to (3) for a term of 99 years upon trust to mortgage or sell the property as specified to pay the debts of (1) etc. Bargain and sale by (2) to (3) of the crops upon the said farm
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3 - 4 June 1717 (1) William Mowbray of Wolsingham, yeoman and Alice his wife (2) William Laidler of Swalwell, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a farmhold called Weed Park and Collyerly with one eighth part of coals and coalmines within the said township Consideration: £640
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4 June 1717 (1) William Mowbray of Wolsingham, yeoman (2) William Laidler of Swalwell, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £1280 to perform covenants in an indenture of even date D/CG7/264
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2 - 3 July 1717 (1) William Laidler of Swalwell, gentleman (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a farmhold called Weed Park at Collierly with one eighth part of coals and coalmines within the said township Consideration: £640
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3 July 1717 (1) William Laidler of Swalwell, gentleman (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Bond of (1) to (2) in £1280 to perform covenants in D/CG7/266
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7 August 1717 (1) George Mallabar, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) William Mowbray and Alice his wife, William Laidler gentleman and Elizabeth his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 1 messuage, 60 acres of land etc and one eighth of the coals and coalmines of Colierly Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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27 - 28 February 1717/8 (1) William Jackson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) William Mowbray of Wolsingham, gentleman (3) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a farmhold called Weed Park with one eighth part of all coals and coalmines in the township of Collierly. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £640 (2) to (1) (parchment, 3 membranes) Thornley


[2] May 1636 (1) Sir William Selby of Wynlaton, Knight and Dame Elizabeth his wife and William Selby, Esquire (son and heir of Sir William) and Elizabeth his wife (2) William Tempest of Thorneley, gentleman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a moiety of the capital messuage of Thorneley in the parish of Ryton and of Lillie-Crooke-Hill (21a). Reserves wood and minerals Rent: 47/4d p.a. to (1) and £10 p.a. to the Bishop of Durham
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28 October 1636 Letters patent of the Bishop of Durham pardoning William Tempest for taking a conveyance, by a fine of 8 August 1636 levied at Durham Assizes, of 1 messuage, 100a. of land etc in Thorneley in the parish of Ryton held in Chief of the Bishop of Durham from Sir William Selby, Knight and others without obtaining a licence of alienation. Note of inrolment in Chancery at Durham endorsed
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10 November 1651 (1) William Tempest of Thorneley, gentleman (2) William Tempest the younger of Thorneley, gentleman Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, by (1) to (2) of two farmholds called Thorneley and Nether Spenn, reserving a rent to the chief lord of the fee and excepting the one third of the premises sequestered for the recusancy of (1)
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25 March 1686 (1) William Tempest of Lumley Castle, gentleman (a son of William Tempest of Thorneley, deceased) (2) Robert Tempest, Esquire (eldest son and heir of William Tempest of Thorneley, deceased) and Nicholas Tempest, his eldest son and heir apparent (3) Henry Tichborne, Doctor of Physick Mortgage by demise of 1000 years by (1) and (2) to (3) of the farmhold called Thorneley to secure £900 and interest Consideration: £900 to (2)
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25 March 1686 (1) Robert Tempest (son and heir of William Tempest late of Thorneley, deceased) (2) Henry Titchburne, Doctor of Medicine Bond of (1) to (2) in £1800 to perform covenants in indenture of even date
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Receipt of Robert Tempest for £900 from Henry Titchburn, 25 March 1686
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1 July 1692 (1) Henry Titchbourne of St. Giles's in the Fields, Middlesex, Doctor of Physick (2) The Rt. Hon. Ford, Lord Grey, Baron of Warke Assignment by (1) to (2) of the mortgage by demise of 1000 years (D/CG7/273)of the farm at Thorneley. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1000
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17 December 1692 (1) Ford, Lord Grey, Baron of Warke (2) Gilbert Bruning of St. Giles in the Fields, Middlesex, gentleman Declaration of trust by (1) to (2) as to the assignment of a mortgage D/CG7/276
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17 December 1692 (1) Ford, Lord Grey, Baron of Warke (2) Gilbert Bruning of St. Giles in the Fields, Middlesex, gentleman Declaration of trust by (1) to (2) as to the assignment of a mortgage D/CG7/276
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13 July 1695 (1) The Rt. Hon. Ford, Earl of Tankerville and Anne Bruning of St. Gyles in the Fields, Middlesex, widow and executrix of Gilbert Bruning (2) Nicholas Tempest of Thornly, Esquire Covenant by (2) to pay Anne Bruning £40 p.a. for 3 years and £1200 on 25 June 1698 in full settlement of the mortgage debt outstanding, with warrant of attorney to confess judgment. Recites previous deeds and action of ejectment
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13 July 1695 (1) The Rt. Hon. Ford, Earl of Tankerville and Anne Bruning of St. Gyles in the Fields, Middlesex, widow and executrix of Gilbert Bruning (2) Nicholas Tempest of Thornly, Esquire Covenant by (2) to pay Anne Bruning £40 p.a. for 3 years and £1200 on 25 June 1698 in full settlement of the mortgage debt outstanding, with warrant of attorney to confess judgment. Recites previous deeds and action of ejectment
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7 November 1695 (1) Nicholas Tempest of Thorneley, Esquire and Anne Tempest of Thorneley, widow (2) Hugh Carnall (lessee of the Rt. Hon. Ford, Earl of Tankerville) Release of all benefits under a writ of error by (1) to (2) regarding a judgment obtained by (2) against (1) in an action of trespass and ejectment concerning property at Thorneley
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7 November 1695 (1) Nicholas Tempest of Thorneley, Esquire and Anne Tempest of Thorneley, widow (2) Hugh Carnall (lessee of the Rt. Hon. Ford, Earl of Tankerville) Release of all benefits under a writ of error by (1) to (2) regarding a judgment obtained by (2) against (1) in an action of trespass and ejectment concerning property at Thorneley
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22 March 1700/1 Exemplification of the inrolment of a decree of the High Court of Chancery (dated 18 December 1699) in an action brought there in Michaelmas Term 1697 in which Andrew Wheeler of Chichester, Sussex, gentleman and Mary his wife (daughter and coheir of John Bruning late of Antego alias Antigua) were complainants and Anne Bruning (widow and executrix of Gilbert Bruning deceased), Francis Bruning of Stanstead, Essex and others were defendents
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22 March 1700/1 Exemplification of the inrolment of a decree of the High Court of Chancery (dated 18 December 1699) in an action brought there in Michaelmas Term 1697 in which Andrew Wheeler of Chichester, Sussex, gentleman and Mary his wife (daughter and coheir of John Bruning late of Antego alias Antigua) were complainants and Anne Bruning (widow and executrix of Gilbert Bruning deceased), Francis Bruning of Stanstead, Essex and others were defendents
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29 August 1706 (1) Andrew Wheeler of London, gentleman (2) William Handcock of Thornely, wheel wright Lease by (1) to (2) of the mansion house at Thornely and 222a. of land as specified, for a term of 9 years from 1 May 1707 Rent: £50 p.a.
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29 August 1706 (1) Andrew Wheeler of London, gentleman (2) William Handcock of Thornely, wheel wright Lease by (1) to (2) of the mansion house at Thornely and 222a. of land as specified, for a term of 9 years from 1 May 1707 Rent: £50 p.a.
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20 December 1706 (1) Andrew Wheeler of Chichester, Sussex, gentleman (2) Thomas Beckley of London, vintner Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage by demise of 1000 years of the farmhold called Thorneley Consideration: £310
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20 December 1706 (1) Andrew Wheeler of Chichester, Sussex, gentleman (2) Thomas Beckley of London, vintner Bond of (1) to (2) in £620 to perform covenants in indenture of even date
(1 paper, part Latin)


29 March 1708 (1) Andrew Wheeler of Chicester, Sussex, gentleman (2) Thomas Beckley of London, vintner (3) Joseph Dillon of Iver, Buckinghamshire, gentleman Assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a mortgage by demise for the remainder of a term of 1000 years of the farm at Thornley, with further borrowing on the same security. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £324 to (2) and £176 to (1)
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Counterpart of D/CG7/284
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29 March 1708 (1) Andrew Wheeler of Chicester, Sussex, gentleman (2) Joseph Dillon of Iver, Buckinghamshire, gentleman Bond of (1) to (2) in £1000 to perform covenants in indenture of even date
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26 November 1714 Letters of Administration of the goods of Andrew Wheeler of the parish of St. Giles, Cripplegate, Middlesex granted to Mary Scott
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Account of Mrs. Mary Scott, the administratrix of Andrew Wheeler deceased with Joseph Dillon, 29 March 1708 - 20 February 1715/6
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25 February 1715/6 (1) Joseph Dillon of Iver, Buckinghamshire, gentleman (2) Mary Scott of Cripplegate, Middlesex, widow (3) William Cotesworth of Gateshead, merchant Assignment by (1) and (2) to (3) of a mortgage by demise of 1000 years of the farmhold of Thornley, with further borrowing on the same security. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £610 15s.2d to (2) and £246 12s.2d to (1)
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29 - 30 April 1718 (1) Ann Tempest of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, widow (relict of Nicholas Tempest of Thornley) (2) George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of her reversionary interest in the farmhold at Thornley (subject to the term of 1000 years outstanding). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £200
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26 March 1723 (1) William Cotesworth of Gateshead Park, Esquire (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (3) Francis Johnson, Esquire, one of the Aldermen of Newcastle upon Tyne Assignment by (1) to (3) of a term of 1000 years in the farmhold of Thornley in trust to attend the freehold of the same held by (2) (on the repayment of all sums due upon the various mortgages as decided by the Court of Chancery). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1832 5s.7d. by (2)
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A schedule of deeds (1636 - 1723) relating to the Thornley Estate purchased by George Mallabar of Mrs. Ann Tempest, n.d. [18th Century]
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John Backhouse v Peter Martin Writ to the Bishop of Durham to issue a writ concerning 1 messuage, 100 acres of land etc in Thornley in the parish of Ryton ordering restoration to Backhouse, in the Exchequer, June 1714
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20 April 1724 (1) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) Albert Silvertop of Stella, yeoman and John Stokoe of Byermoor, yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years of a farm at Thornerley. Memorandum as to the previous tenant's away going crop endorsed. Rent: £70 p.a. (parchment, 1 membrane) Collierley


13 - 14 May 1709 (1) John Laburne of Collierly, yeoman and John Laburne his son and heir (2) Edward Laburne of Pear Tree House, yeoman and Thomas Laburne his brother Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a messuage called John Laburn's house at Collierly and closes of land as specified there (106a) Consideration: £690
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22 March 1721/2 (1) Edward Laburn of Darwent Coate, yeoman (2) Thomas Laburne of Peertreehouse, yeoman brother of (1) Deed of covenant for the joint tenancy of the property conveyed by D/CG7/295 herein recited
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21-22 June 1727 (1) Thomas Laybourn of Peartree House, yeoman (2) George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of one eighth of all coals and coalmines in the township of Collierley Consideration: £450
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11 July 1727 (1) George Mallabarr, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) Thomas Laybourn and Elizabeth his wife, De forceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of one eighth part of the coals in the township of Collierley Consideration: 100 marks of silver (parchment, 2 membranes, Latin) Mallabar Family


2 May 1699 (1) Alice Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Jane Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, spinster (daughter of (1)) Assignment by (1) to (2) of £2000 reserved to (1) under the within recited deed of 13 December 1689
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2 May 1699 (1) Alice Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (administratrix of Roger Procter) (2) Jane Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, spinster, daughter of (1) Assignment by (1) to (2) of all household goods, jewels etc reserving to (1) use of them for life. Recites previous deeds
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4 June 1700 (1) Alice Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (2) Jane Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (daughter of (1)) Assignment by (1) to (2) (in full satisfaction of (2)'s portion under the will of Robert Mallabarr, late husband of (1)) of seven bonds of obligation as recited to secure the several sums of £50, £100, £261, £100, £100, £50 and £700 with interest thereupon
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3 December 1701 (1) Jane Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, spinster (2) Henry Lambton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Declaration of trust by (1) as to £150 (part of £400 due on the within recited mortgage of 1/2 December 1701),the property of (2)
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18 July 1718 (1) Andrew Mallabarr of Milhouse, Northumberland, husbandman (2) Dame Jane Clavering of Whitehouse, widow Bond of (1) to (2) in £700 to indemnify (2) under various deeds of even date herewith and recited herein
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Schedule of deeds (1687-1716) received by Andrew Mallabar from Jane Clavering, 5 August 1718
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8 May 1735 Administration with will annexed of George Mallabarr of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (dated 7 August 1734). Various bequests to his Procter kinsmen of the half blood, £50 each to three Newcastle parishes for their poor, £100 to the organisation for the Propogation of the Gospel in foreign parts, £10000 each to his nieces Alice and Elizabeth Clavering. Devises real estate to sister Dame Jane Clavering for life,with remainder to her two above mentioned daughters as tenants in common (parchment, 2 membranes, pendent seal) Mallabar Miscellaneous


5 October 1722 (1) George Mallabarr, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) Richard Ridley, Esquire, John Simpson and Jane his wife, Benjamin Clayton and Ann his wife, Deforceants 2 Parts of Final Concord of 50a. of land etc in the parish of Ryton Consideration: 100 marks of silver (parchment, 1 membrane, Latin) Clavering and Mallabar (Wester Farm and Heaton's Tenement, Tanfield)
(see also D/CG7/588 et seq. and D/CG7/3972 et seq)


23 and 26 May 1646 (1) Stephen Sowtherne of Tanfield, gentleman (2) Ralphe Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease (for 1 month) and Release by (1) to (2) of his two parts of the Wester Farme at Tanfield with one quarter share of all coals at the said farmhold Consideration: £340
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26 October 1646 (1) Stephen Sowtherne of Tanfield, gentleman (2) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Bargain and sale by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of one third of Wester Farm in Tanfield and a quarter share of all coals there (subject to the life interest of Elizabeth Southern, mother of (1) in one third part thereof). Note of inrolment at Durham Quarter Sessions, 6 November 1646 Consideration: £100
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10 October 1648 (1) Stephen Sotheron of Gateside, yeoman (2) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease by (1) to (2) for 1 month [release missing] of a tenement and meadow called Heatons in the townfields of Tanfield
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6 July 1650 (1) Stephen Southerne of Tanfeilde, gentleman; John Southerne of Harperley, yeoman; and William Southerne of Tanfeilde, yeoman (2) Ralphe Clavering of Newc le upon Tyne, merchant Quit claim by (1) to (2), being a release of their equity of redemption in premises specified in D/CG7/308. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £176
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30 July 1651 (1) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Stephen Southerne of Tanfield, gentleman Copy covenant of (1) with (2) for quiet enjoyment of a moiety of coals under Wester Farme and Heaton's Farmhold. Recites previous deeds
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20 September 1651 (1) Stephen Sotheron of Gateside, yeoman; John Sotheron and William Sotheron of Tanfield, yeomen (2) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of the tenement and meadow called Heatons in the townfields of Tanfield. Livery of seisin endorsed, 26 January 1652/3 Memorandum that Elizabeth Southern attorned tenant for her life interest in one third of the premises, 20 February 1659/60
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23 October 1651 (1) Ralph Clavering, Plaintiff (2) Stephen Sotheron and Dorothy his wife, Deforceants Exemplification of a Final Concord dated 20 October 1651 of 1 messuage 30a. of land etc in Tanfeild Consideration: £120
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30 July 1656 (1) Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Stephen Southeren of Tanfield, gentleman Covenant by (1) that (2) may continue in peaceable enjoyment of a moiety of coals at Heatons and Wester Farme at Tanfield with wayleaves and easements enjoyed therewith
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5 March 1658/9 (1) Francis Wetwang of Newcastle upon Tyne, draper (2) John Wetwang of Newcastle upon Tyne, master and mariner Bargain and sale, with livery of seisin endorsed, of one whole half, quarter or eighth part of coals on the west of the township of Tanfeild formerly the property of Stephen Sotheron
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5 - 6 February 1668/9 (1) Ralph Clavering of North Cawsey, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a farmhold called North Cawsey in the Lordship of Beamish as security for the quiet enjoyment of properties conveyed by (1) to (2) in D/CG7/317. (1) to remain in possession until (2) be evicted from the 1atter property
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6 February 1668/9 (1) Ralph Clavering of North Cawsey, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Bargain and sale of a farmhold in Tanfield called Wester Farme and a moiety of all coals. Note of inrolment in the Chancery at Durham endorsed, 23 February 1668/9 Consideration: £518
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6 February 1668/9 (1) Ralph Clavering of North Cawsey, gentleman (2) John Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Lease by (1) to (2) of a farmhold called North Cawsey for 99 years (determinable upon the life of Elizabeth Sotheron of Tanfeild, widow) subject to the payment to Sir James Clavering of such sum as will make up to £40 the annual rent to be received for Wester Farm and Heatons Farm, both in Tanfield
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6 February 1668/9 (1) William Alder of Sherburne House, clerk (2) John Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman Assignment by (1) to (2) of a mortgage by demise of 999 years of a cottage and meadow called Heatons and two thirds of Wester Farm and a quarter share of all coals there, to secure £450 and interest. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £518
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13 July 1675 (1) Richard Sotheron of Monnastowne, Wickley [Wicklow], Ireland, gentleman (2) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet Quit claim by (1) to (2) of a messuage and grounds called Heaton's Close with all coals relating thereto and Wester Farme with three quarters of all coals there, both at Tanfield Consideration: £35
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21 November 1695 (1) William Southern of Tanfield (2) John Tizack of Waping, Stepney, Middlesex Agreement for the sale or demise by (1) to (2) of the moiety of coals under Heaton and Wester Farm, Tanfield (which were reserved by Stephen Southern from his sale to Ralph Clavering) for £100 0r.£5 p.a. 0r.2/6d per ten if leased
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23 August 1707 Probate of the will of John Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne, hostman (dated 2 June 1705) devising a messuage and lands in the township of Stanhope to his sister Eldaah Johnson for life (charged with £1 annuity to niece Anne Crawforth who has the reversionary interest in the same). Devises 5 copyhold closes in Stanhop to niece Anne Moses
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6 April 1721 (1) Eldaah Johnson of Stanhope in Weredale, widow (executrix of John Blacket) (2) James Clavering the younger of Greencroft, Esquire (3) David Dixon of Durham, gentleman and John York of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire (4) Rumney Diggell of Grays Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (5) George Pit of Stratfield Sea, Hampshire, Esquire Assignment by (1) to (4) of a cottage and meadow close in Tanfield, two thirds of Wester Farm in Tanfeild, and one fourth of coalmines there, for the remainder of a term of 999 years in trust for (5) to attend the freehold. Recites previous deeds
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19-20 December 1721 (1) James Clavering the younger of Greencroft, Esquire, John York of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire and David Dixon of Durham, gentleman (2) Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman Lease and Release, being a mortgage in fee by (1) to (2) of a farmhold in Tanfield and a close of ground at South Cawsey and an annual rent of £9 10s. out of the Manor of Morden. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400 due to Clavering to (2)
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31 October / 1 November 1722 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) John York of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire (3) Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman (4) George Malabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) (2) and (3) to (4), being an assignment of a mortgage for £400 and interest from (3) to (4) with further borrowing on the same security, of property specified in D/CG7/318. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £400 to (3), £200 to (1)
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19 February 1722/3 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) George Malabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Release and confirmation by (1) to (2) of property specified in D/CG7/325 by way of a mortgage with further borrowing on the same security Consideration: £600
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9 - 10 July 1724 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) John Yorke of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire (3) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of messuages in Tanfield occupied by Margery Emmerson, Nicholas Emmerson and Thomas Harper, with various parcels of land specified (140a 3r.4p) and coals thereunder, all in the township of Tanfield Consideration: £3100 due to (3) plus £900 paid by (3) to (1) and £1500 secured on be paid by (3)
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10 July 1724 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Bargain and sale,with livery of seisin endorsed, of property specified in D/CG7/327
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10 July 1724 (1) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire Articles of agreement that £1500, part of the purchase money of property specified in D/CG7/327 shall remain in the hands of (1) until (2) shall procure a conveyance Cuthbert Sotheron of his interest in a moiety of the collieries at Tanfield as specified
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10 July 1724 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Deed to lead the uses of a fine of property specified in D/CG7/327
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14 July 1724 (1) George Mallabar, Esquire, Plaintiff (2) James Clavering, Esquire, Deforceant Final Concord of 4 messuages, 100a. of land etc in Tanfield Consideration: 260 marks of silver
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7 - 8 January 1724/5 (1) Cuthbert Sotheron of Sunderland nigh the Sea, mariner (grandson of Cuthbert Sotheron and great nephew of Stephen Sotheron of Tanfield) (2) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (3) George Mallabar of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a Moiety of coals under Wester Farm and Heatons Tenement in Tanfield Consideration: £3000
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8 January 1724/5 (1) Cuthbert Southeron of Sunderland by the Sea, mariner (2) George Mallabar of White House, Esquire Deed to lead the uses of a fine of lands as specified at Wester Farme and Heatons Tenement both in the township of Tanfield
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28 January 1724/5 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) George Mallabarr of Whitehouse, Esquire Deed of Covenant to procure an assignment from Rumney Diggle to Alexander Turner in trust for George Mallabarr of a term of 999 years in premises specified in Tanfield
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5 February 1724/5 (1) George Mallabarr, Esquire. Plaintiff (2) Cuthbert Southeron, Deforceant 2 Parts of a Final Concord of 50a. of land, 100a of pasture with coal mines in Tanfield Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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2 March 1724/5 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) George Pitt of Stratfield Sea, Hampshire Esquire (3) Rumney Diggle of Greys Inn Middlesex, Esquire (4) George Mallabar of Whitehouse, Esquire (5) Alexander Turner of Whitehouse, yeoman Assignment by (3) to (5) of property as specified in D/CG7/319 for the remainder of a term of 999 years in trust for (4) to attend the freehold
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Abstract of title (28 May 1598 - 5 February 1724/5) To Western Farm and other lands in Tanfield, n.d. [c 1725]
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Bill from Benjamin Little to the executors of William Southern, 1694. Receipts for payments by George Mallabar, 25 April - 2 May 1723
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Certificate of the burial of William Southern at St Mary le Bone Middlesex in June 1697, 14 May 1723
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Receipt of Cuthbert Southern for deeds from George Mallabarr, 3 June 1723
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Receipt of James Clavering for deeds from George Mallabar, 29 January 1724/5 (1 paper) Purchases from the death of Dame Jane (date order) Peale Flatt, Swaiwell (1740 's)


6 May 1672 (1) Sir Francis Anderson of Bradeley, Knight (2) George Pescodd of Swaiwell, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed,of a tenement and close of land in Swallwell Loaneing,reserving coals to (1) Consideration: £53
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Attested copy of the will of George Pecodd of Swalwell, yeoman (dated 17 March 1684/5) devising Andersons Close in Pealleflatt, Swalwell to wife Elianor for life,thence to son Robert Pescodd with remainders, charged with portions for testator's daughter Dorothy. This copy n.d., [early 18th Century]
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27 June 1710 (1) Robert Pescod of Swallwell, wheelwright (2) Anthony Leaton of Marlay Hill, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years from of a close of land adjoining Swalwell Banks and occupied by (1),with power to construct a waggonway through it Consideration: £1.1s.6d Rent: £4 p.a. plus a further £3 p.a. when the waggonway is completed
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25 -26 February 1736/7 (1) Robert Pescod of Swalwell Bank, yeoman and Ann his wife (2) Thomas Turner of Whickham, yeoman and Margaret his wife (niece of R. Pescod) (3) Richard Turner of Shipdean, Ryton, yeoman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of a messuage and parcel of ground in Swalwel Loaning adjoining Peal Flat (boundaries given) Consideration: £10 (2) to (1)
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19 April 1737 (1) Richard Turner, Demandant (2) Thomas Turner, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Robert Pescod, Vouchee to Warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery (dated 22 March 1736/7) of 2 messuages,4a. of land etc at Swalwell
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1 - 2 March 1741/2 (1) Thomas Turner of Whickham, yeoman and Margarett his wife (daughter of Bartholomew Pescod) (2) Christopher Rutter of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of a messuage and close of ground in High Swalwell Loaning (subject to the life interest of Robert Pescod and Ann his wife and a term of 500 years within recited) to secure £42 and interest. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £42
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1744 (1) Thomas Turner of Whickham, yeoman and Mary his wife (2) Christopher Rutter of Newcastle upon Tyne (3) Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet Draft release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and close of land near Swalwell Loaning (subject to the life interests of Robert Pescod and Ann his wife and of a term of 500 years vested in Richard Turner). Covenant to levy a fine
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1 March 1744/5 (1) Sir James Clavering, Bart, Plaintiff (2) Thomas Turner and Margaret his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 2 messuages, 4a. of land etc in Swalwell in the parish of Whickham Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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(1) Sir James Clavering, Baronet, Plaintiff (2) Thomas Turner and Margaret his wife, Deforceants Draft praecipe and concord of 2 messuages,4a. of land etc in Swalwell, acknowledged February 1744/5
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1 - 2 March 1744/5 (1) Thomas Turner of Whickham, yeoman and Margaret his wife (2) Christopher Rutter of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (3) Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage and lands at Swalwell Loaning in the parish of Whickham adjoining Peall Flatt. Covenant by (1) to levy a fine of the premises to (3) Consideration: £48 6s. to (2) £69 14s. to (1)
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13 June 1746 (1) Thomas Turner of Whickham, yeoman (2) Sir James Clavering of tqhitehouse, Baronet Bond of (1) to (2) in £60 to secure the payment of £30 to such persons as Robert Pescod shall direct and to indemnify (2) from the payment of such sum
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Pedigree shewing descent from George Pescod, n.d. [early 18th Century]
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List of closes, acreages and condition of land at Thomas Turner's farm, n.d. [mid 18th Century]
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Receipts of John Turner for £24 13s.6d purchase money from Sir James Clavering, Bart and of Thomas Dixon for £1.11s.6d fees as steward (concerning surrender of houses in Whickham), 17 September and 4 October 1740
(2 papers)


Memoranda relating to John Turner1s.title to some houses in Whickham, n.d. [c.1740]
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Schedule of deeds (1685 - 1745) relating to a messuage and ground near Swalwell purchased by Sir James Clavering, Bart of Thomas Turner, n.d. [mid 18th Century] (1 paper) SwaIwell (1771)


14 July 1593 (1) William Shafto of Wickham, gentleman (2) John Wigham of Swalwell, yeoman Gift by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth in Swalwell
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13 February 1639/40 (1) Thomas Wigham of Swalwell, yeoman (2) John Moffett of Swalwell, yeoman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed, of a messuage (21 yards x 5 3/4 yards) and garth (32yds x 24yds) both situate in Swalwell on the west of the king's highway
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19 July 1662 (1) Thomas Frame of Swallwell, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, and Robert Colscon of Millcrill, Northumberland, yeoman, and Anne his wife (2) Matthew Nicholson of Swallwell, gardener Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of a messuage (7yds x 5 3/4 yards) in Swalwell on the west of the King's highway
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2 July 1664 (1) Matthew Nicholson of Axwell, gardener (2) Jane Tompson,relict of Cuthbert Tompson of Swallwell Bargain and sale by (1) to (2), with livery of seisin endorsed, of a messuage (7yds x 5 3/4 yards) on the west of the King's highroad in Swallwell
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24 July 1684 (1) Robert Coulson of Milkridge, Northumberland, yeoman and Anne his wife (2) Thomas Maxwell of Swalwell, joiner and house carpenter Bargain and sale by (1) to (2),with livery of seisin endorsed, of a tenement and garth (32yds x 24yds) at Swalwell Consideration: £7 13s.6d
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9 - 10 November 1722 (1) Thomas Frame of Wapping, Houghton in le Spring, yeoman and Jane Frame his mother (2) Cuthbert Maxwell of SwaIwell, house carpenter and Ann his wife and Thomas Maxwell junior of Swalwell, house ca ;penter Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a messuage and garth of land in Swalwell, to the use of Cuthbert Maxwell and Ann his wife as to one moiety and to Thomas Maxwell as to the other moiety Consideration: £25 10s.
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2 May 1733 (1) Margery Daglish of Swalwell, widow (daughter and heiress of Edward Thompson late of SwaIwell) and Alexander Daglish of Swalwell, yeoman (son of Margery) and Elizabeth his wife (2) Cuthbert Maxwell of Swalwell, house carpenter Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) with livery of seisin endorsed of a messuage (7yds x 543 yds) on the west of the King's highway in Swalwell Consideration: £8 15s.
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Copy of the will of Cuthbert Maxwell of Swalwell, brewer (dated 3 August 1760) devising all his freehold and copyhold hereditaments to his brother Thomas and the heirs of the latter's body, charged with legacies specified
(1 paper)


10 - 11 May 1771 (1) Thomas Ramsay of Tanfield, waggonman (son of John Ramsay deceased by Isabell his wife, a sister and coheir of Thomas Maxwell and Cuthbert Maxwell); John Richardson of Swalwell, smith (eldest son and heir of Margaret Richardson deceased, another sister and coheir of Thomas Maxwell); and William Henderson of Swalwell, yeoman and Mary his wife (daughter and heir of Mary Wilson,, another sister and coheir of Thomas Maxwell and Cuthbert Maxwell) (2) George Richardson of Swalwell, keelman and Isabell his wife; Edward Ogle of Pictree, yeoman and Mary his wife (late Mary Ramsay); John Ramsay of Bushblades, yeoman; Luke Hunter of Bryansleap, yeoman and Elizabeth his wife (late Elizabeth Ramsay); and Theophilus Surtees of Winlaton Mill, smith and Isabell his wife (late Isabell Ramsay) (legatees of Cuthbert Maxwell) (3) Sir Thomas Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a messuage, now divided into two dwellings, formerly the property of Thomas Frame, and another messuage formerly the property of Margery Daglish (7 yds x 5 yds), both in Swalwell. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £133 to (1) and (2)
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10 December 1771 (1) Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet, Plaintiff (2) Luke Hunter and Elizabeth his wife; William Henderson and Mary his wife; George Richardson and Isabell his wife; Edward Ogle and Mary his wife; and Theophilus Surtees and Isabell his wife, Deforceants 2 parts of a Final Concord of 4 messuages, 1 barn, 2 acres of land etc in the parish of Whickham Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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Case, with the opinion of Christopher Fawcett thereupon, concerning title to the late Thomas Maxwell's real estate, 12 September 1772 (1 paper) Derwenthaugh (1786)


5 - 6 August 1772 (1) Matthew Dalton of Greenside, gentleman (2) Bartholomew Hudson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a close of land (measuring 83yds from east to west on the north side and 99 yards from each to west on the south side and 110 yards from north to south) at Darwenthaugh. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £120
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11 August 1772 (1) Bartholomew Hudson, Plaintiff (2) Matthew Dalton, Deforceant 2 parts of a Final Concord of 1 acre of land etc in the parish of Whickham Consideration: 100 marks of silver
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18 - 19 June 1781 (1) Bartholomew Hudson of Winlaton, yeoman (2) John Hudson of Newcastle upon Tyne, skinner Lease and Release by (1) to (2) by way of mortgage of lands specified in D/CG7/371 to secure £50 Consideration: £50
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19 June 1781 (1) Bartholomew Hudson of Winlaton, yeoman (2) John Hudson of Newcastle upon Tyne, skinner Bond of (1) to (2) in £100 to secure the payment of £50 and interest
(1 paper, printed form)


13 February 1786 (1) Bartholomew Hudson of Winlaton, yeoman (2) Revd Richard Baty of Winlaton, Clerk and William Armstrong of Winlaton, butcher Letter of attorney from (1) to (2) empowering them to sell the close of land at Darwenthaugh, execute conveyance etc
(1 paper)


15 - 16 March 1786 (1) John Hudson of Newcastle upon Tyne, skinner (2) Bartholomew Hudson of Winlaton, yeoman (3) Revd Richard Baty of Winlaton, Clerk and William Armstrong of Winlaton, butcher (4) Sir Thomas Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (4) of property at Derwenthaugh specified in D/CG7/371. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1 1s. to (3), £61 14s.2d to (1) and £38 5s.10d to (2) (parchment, 3 membranes) Swalwell (1794)


16 June 1794 Admittance of Ann Arundell wife of the Hon. James Everard Arundell of Ashcombe, Wiltshire (as cousin and heir at law of Wadham Wyndham, Esquire, deceased) to the Lowfield (12a) at Swalwell Banks. Manor of Whickham
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21 June 1794 (1) Ann Arundell and William Morton Pitt, Esquire (2) Christopher Fawcett of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of the Low Field in trust for the uses of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet (parchment, 1 membrane) Whickham (1836)


16 September 1835 (1) Robert Mitcheson, late of Swalwell, iron manufacturer, now residing at Philadelphia, North America (2) Rowland Stout of Newcastle upon Tyne, hatter Surrender by (1) to (2) of 2 plots of land awarded on the division of Whickham Fell in respect of a messuage etc at Swalwell and lying to the east of Swalwell Town Street, in trust for Thomas Hodgshon of Swalwell, butcher
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7 November 1836 (1) Thomas Hodgshon of Swalwell, butcher and Rowland Stout of Newcastle upon Tyne, hatter (2) Peregrine George Ellison of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of 2 parcels of Whickham Fell (awarded in respect of copyhold messuages etc in Swalwell) in trust for Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet for life, thence upon such trusts as William Aloyzius Clavering (his only son) shall appoint etc (1 file) Blaydon (1837)


17 - 18 April 1837 (1) Thomas Wentworth Beaumont of Bywell Hall, Northumberland and Bretton Hall, Yorkshire, Esquire (2) Charles Broderick of Serle Street, Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esquire, Richard Beaumont of Bossal, Yorkshire, Esquire and Edward Blackett Beaumont of Finningley Park, Yorkshire, Esquire (3) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet (4) William Aloyzius Clavering, Esquire (only son of (3)) Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) and (4) of three parcels of land (19a.2r.4p) at Blaydon, (as shown by the plan drawn on the second membrane of the release) to the use of (3) for life, thence to the use of (4) and his heirs for ever. Covenant to produce title deeds specified on annexed schedule Consideration: £600 by (3) to (1)
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17 - 18 April 1837 (1) Thomas Wentworth Beaumont (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart, and William Aloyzius Clavering Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of 1r.32p of land at Blaydon adjoining lands conveyed by D/CG7/381 and upon the same uses in exchange for 2r.11p of land also at Blaydon conveyed by (2) to (1) by indenture of even date. Plan on first membrane of release
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Abstract of title (9 May 1777 - 20 August 1829) of Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to lands at Blaydon, [1837]
(1 file)


Plan of an estate at Blaydon belonging to T.W. Beaumont, Esquire, by Thomas Bell, surveyor, 1836 Scale: 2 chains to 1 inch [1:1584] (1 plan, 65cm x 46cm, ink and partial colour) Dunston, Whickham et (1838)


16 March 1811 (1) Robert Hopper Williamson the elder and Anne his wife, Revd Robert Hopper Williamson the younger and John William Williamson (2) John Griffith Surrender by (1) to (2) of 2 closes of land to the east of the waggonway in Easter Haugh (13a.), Harrisons Land in Easterhaugh (4a.3r.35p) and a third part of 1a.2r.4p of land in the Haugh, 2a.2r.30p of land in Easter Haugh and 2r.12p in Easter Haugh, upon trust for Anne Williamson for life, thence in trust for J.W. Williamson and his issue with remainders specified
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16 March 1811 (1) Robert Hopper Williamson the elder of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (late Robert Hopper) and Anne his wife (sister and heir at law of William Williamson late of Whickham), Revd Robert Hopper Williamson the younger, clerk, M.A. and John William Williamson, Esquire (respectively elder and younger sons of R.H. and Anne Williamson) (2) John Griffith of Durham, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of a close of 10a.2r.4p in Coalway Haugh alias Oxcloses and 10a. in Matfins Haugh, James Meadow (7a), 1a.0r.33p in Bishops Meadows, 2a.0r.38p in Bishops Meadows, 1a.0r.20p in Bishops Meadows, 2a 3r.33p in Bishops Meadows and 8a 1r.10p in Bishops Meadows (boundaries specified), all in the Manor of Whickham, upon trust for Anne Williamson for life, thence in trust for John William Williamson and his heirs with remainders as specified
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28 April 1838 (1) John William Williamson of Whickham, Esquire and John Griffith of Durham, gentleman (2) Sir Matthew White Ridley of Blagdon, Northumberland, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands at Coalway Haugh as specified upon the trusts of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering late of Axwell Park, Baronet, deceased
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28 April 1838 (1) John William Williamson of Whickham, Esquire (second son of the late Robert Hopper Williamson) (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet and William Aloyzius Clavering his only surviving son (3) Sir Matthew White Ridley of Blagdon, Northumberland, Baronet (4) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman Draft of D/CG7/389
(1 file)


28 April 1838 (1) John William Williamson of Whickham, Esquire (second son of Robert Hopper Williamson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, deceased and Ann his wife) (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet, and William Aloyzius Clavering, his second and only surviving son (3) Sir Matthew White Ridley of Blagdon, Northumberland, Baronet (4) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman Release by (1) to (3) of several copyhold closes of land (shewn on the plan delineated on the fourth membrane hereof) in Coal Way Haugh,Dunston (12a 3r.24p), Matfens Haugh (9a.0r.25p), 12a 3r.11p of land on the north of the Swalwell to Gateshead Turnpike, 3a.3r.18p of land in two closes adjoining the lands of General Marley,a small slip of land at the intersection of the two last mentioned closes and the waggonways, three closes of land (2a.2r.18p) divided by the waggonways, all at Dunston adjoining Green Lane with a covenant to surrender the same by (4) to (3) in the form required by the Manor of Whickham in trust for (2). Release by (1) to (4) of 1a.0r.39p of land adjoining the above closes and used as waggonways in trust for (1) thus barring the entail subsisting therein Consideration: £3300 (2) to (1) Endorsed on sixth membrane: 7 October 1841 (1) John William Williamson (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart (3) John Griffith (4) Sir Matthew White Ridley Release by (1) to (4) of the 1a.0r.30p of land used for the waggonways as above(in fact containing.2r.12p)specified upon trust for (2). Covenant by (3) to make the required surrender of the property to (4) Consideration: £49 (2) to (1)
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7 October 1841 (1) John William Williamson (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering (3) John Griffith (4) Sir Matthew White Ridley Draft release by (1) to (4) of the waggonway (1a.0r.30p) at Whickham upon the trusts of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet, deceased Consideration: £49
(1 file)


1 November 1841 (1) John William Williamson of Whickham, Esquire and John Griffith of Durham, gentleman (2) Sir Matthew White Ridley of Blagdon, Northumberland, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of the lands specified in D/CG7/389-90 used as the site of a waggonway in the township of Dunston (boundaries specified) upon trusts specified in the will of the late Sir Thomas Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet
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Copy agreement for the sale of John William Williamson's copyhold estate at Dunston to Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart, 24 January 1838
(1 paper)


Correspondence between T. and G. Griffith, Durham, Charles Armstrong, Greencroft and P.G. Ellison, Newcastle upon Tyne concerning Williamson to Clavering conveyance, 10 - 28 April 1838
(4 papers)


Abstract of title (14 October 1760 - 18 March 1835) of John William Williamson to copyholds in the Manor of Whickham sold to Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart. Pedigree and plan attached, 1838
(1 file)


Abstract of title (28 April 1838 - 1 November 1841) to copyhold land in Dunston, [c.1841]
(1 file)


Draft bill of costs for Williamson to Ridley conveyance, 1 March 1841 - 20 October 1841 (2 papers) Chamberlain's Meadow, Whickham (1839 - 1874)
(Purchased from the Marquess of Bute, see D/CG6)


1 December 1837 (1) The Most Hon. John Crichton Stuart, Marquess of Bute and Earl of Dumfries, and John Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) William Samler of York Terrace, Regent Park, Middlesex, Esquire and John Coope of Osborne Street, Middlesex, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of a moiety of: 3a.2r.26p of land called Fishers Lodge at Darwent Mouth (except a portion surrendered to the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway), Fishers Goat (3a.2r.16p), 5a.1r.9p in Wester Haugh, 4a.1r.9p also in Wester Haugh, 51a.1r.27p in the Lowfield, one messuage and three garths, Walker Fell, the Head of Lowfield,.2r.of land, staiths measuring 95yds x 15yds at Dunston, and Round Close (4a) and Roberts Meadows (4a) in the Manor of Whickham, upon the trusts of an indenture of 8 June 1837 as partial security for £70000 advanced by (2) to Bute on mortgage
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Counterpart of D/CG7/400
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22-23 November 1839 (1) The Most Hon. John Crichton Stuart, Marquess of Bute and Earl of Dumfries (2) William Samler of York Terrace, Regents Park, Middlesex, Esquire and John Coope of Osborne Street, Middlesex, Esquire (3) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet (4) Peregrine George Ellison of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (4) of North West Chamberlains Meadow (6a.2r.15p), North East Chamberlains Meadow (4a.3r.5p), South Chamberlains Meadow (9a.0r.10p) all in Whickham, (reserving minerals) and covenant by (1) and (2) with (4) to surrender copyholds at Fishers Lodge (3a.2r.26p), all upon the trusts of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering deceased as specified discharged from the mortgage to (2). Covenant by (1) to produce title deeds specified in annexed schedule. Plan endorsed on second membrane of release. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1024 (3) to (1)
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7 December 1839 (1) The Marquess of Bute, William Samler and John Coope (2) George Ellison of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of Fisher's Lodge (3a.2r.26p) excepting the part taken for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway upon the trusts of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering, Bart. Plan attached
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28 February 1870 (1) Charles Stuart of Hubborne, Hampshire, Esquire, a Major General in H.M.'s Army; John Boyle of Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, Esquire; and William Stuart of Kempston, Bedford, Esquire (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of Coalwell South East Field (4a.1r.29p), Coalwell North East Field (3a.1r.9p), Coalwell North West Field (4a.2r.Op), Coalwell South West Field (4a.3r.35p), the Jingling Pot Field (13a.2r), the Low Wedding Stile Field (11a.0r.3p), the Little Wedding Stile Field (6a), the High Wedding Stile Field (7a.0r.15p), farm buildings in Whickham 1r.6p and 1a.0r.17p of other land there, reserving minerals. Covenant by (1) to surrender to (2) copyholds in the Manor of Whickham, 3a.2r.16p adjoining Fishers Goat, 10a.2r.9p of land in Wester Haugh, 51a.1r.27p in Low Field, a messuage and three garths, a parcel of land called Walkers Fall, the Head of Low Field, 2 roods of land, 6a of land, one messuage, Round Close (4a) and Roberts Meadows (4a) Covenant to produce title deeds specified on the annexed schedule. Recites previous deeds and the will of the late Lord Bute Consideration: £3500
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14 February 1874 Admittance of Sir Henry Augustus Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet, John Clayton and Nathaniel George Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires (trustees of Sir W.A. Clavering deceased to lands specified in D/CG 7/404
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Abstract of title (17 February 1736 - 12 December 1827) of the Marquess of Bute to Chamberlains Meadows and Fishers Lodge, freehold and copyhold lands in the parish of Whickham, n.d. [1830's]
(1 file)


Abstract of a mortgage of 11-12 August 1830, the security held by the Pelican Assurance Company on estates of the Marquess of Bute in County Durham, [1830's] (1 file) Coalway Haugh, Dunston, (1841)


26 October 1791 (1) Nicholas Walton, the elder, of Farnacres, Esquire; Nicholas Walton, the younger, of Farnacres, Esquire; and Robert Hedley of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (2) John Marley of Dunston, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of lands called Coalway Haugh (2a.2r.14p) to the east of the Dunston to Whickham high road in the manor of Whickham. Receipt for £157 10s. attached.
(1 file)


19 November 1792 Admittance of Robert Surtees of Colt Park, gentleman, as son and heir of Robert Surtees of Holehouse, Northumberland, gentleman to 9 acres of land at Coal Way Haugh
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19 November 1792 (1) Robert Surtees of Colt Park, gentleman (2) Nicholas Wall the younger of Farnacres, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of 9 acres of land at Coalway Haugh upon the trusts of the will of John Marley of Dunston, Esquire etc
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7 December 1792 (1) John Widdrington of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, Esquire and George Surtees of Bishop Middleham, Esquire (2) Nicholas Walton, the younger, of Farnacres, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of 15a.0r.20p of land at Coalway Haugh near Dunston upon the trusts of the will of John Marley
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7 December 1792 (1) John Marley of Dunston, Esquire (2) Nicholas Walton, the younger, of Farnacres, Esquire Surrender by (1) to (2) of 2a.2r.14p of land at Coalway Haugh upon the trusts of (1)'s will
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6 June 1828 Admittance of the Revd Jonathan Walton of Birdbrook, Essex, D.D., to 9 acres, 15a.0r.20p and 2a.2r.14p of land at Coal Way Haugh, as son and heir of Nicholas Walton, the younger of Farnacres
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11 June 1828 (1) Revd Jonathan Walton of Birdbrook, Essex, D.D. (eldest son and heir at law of Nicholas Waton, the younger of Farnacres, deceased) (2) John Richardson of Dunston, gentleman Surrenders by (1) to (2) of 9 acres of land at Coal Way Haugh, 15a.0r.20p of land at Coal Way Haugh and 2a.2r.14p of land at Coal Way Haugh,upon the trust's of the will of John Barnet of Dunston, gentleman
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9 July 1830 (1) John Barnet of Dunston, gentleman (2) Bennet Marley, a Lieutenant-General in the service of the H.E.I.C. (Honourable East India Company) residing at Allohabad Covenant by (1) with (2) to surrender copyholds held of the Manor of Whickham upon trust for (2) with power of appointment. Recites the will of John Marley of Dunston
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25 June 1836 (1) Abraham Dawson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) Armorer Donkin of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Surrenders by (1) to (2) of 9 acres and 2a.2r.14p of land at Coal Way Haugh and a plot of land there measuring 81 yds x 30 yds upon the trusts declared in D/CG7/415
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22 January 1841 (1) Bennet Marley, a Lieutenant General in the service of the H.E.I.C. (Honourable East India Company) (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of copyhold premises at Dunston and five fields of copyhold land (28a.1r.18p) all in the Manor of Whickham for £2900
(1 file)


22 January 1841 (1) Armorer Donkin of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (for and on behalf of Bennet Marley a Lieutenant General in the service of the H.E.I.C. (Honourable East India Company)) (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet Articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) for £2900 of a copyhold dwellinghouse and 5 copyhold fields (28a.1r.18p), in the occupation of J.E. Wilkinson, at Dunst6n
(1 paper)


30 June 1841 (1) Bennet Marley, a Lieutenant-General in the service of the H.E.I.C. (Honourable East India Company), residing at Barrackpore in the province of Bengal (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet Covenant of (1) with (2) to surrender a customary dwellinghouse and five closes of land containing 28a 1r.18p adjoining it, all at Dunston. Plan endorsed on second membrane Consideration: £2900
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30 June 1841 (1) Armorer Donkin of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Bennet Marley, a Lieutenant-General in the service of the H.E.I.C. (Honourable East India Company) (2) Peregrine George Ellison of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) of 2a.2r.14p, 15a.0r.20p, 9a.0r.0p of land and another plot measuring 81yds x 30yds, all at Coalway Haugh, upon such trusts as Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart shall direct
(parchment, 2 membranes)


Opinion of William Clayton Walters on the title to the Dunston Lodge Property, 7 September 1840
(1 paper)


Abstract of title (25 November 1775 - 5 June 1836) of Sir Thomas John Clavering, Baronet to copyhold premises in the Manor of Whickham, [c.1841]


Extract from deed of covenant to surrender copyholds in the Manor of Whickham from Lt. Gen. Marley to Sir T.J. Clavering, Bart, 30 June 1841 (1 paper) Dyke Nook, Whickham (1844)


28 April 1781 (1) Anthony Scott of Ewsburn in the parish of All Saints, waggonman (2) Martin Brown of Sunniside, Whickham, merchant Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of a cottage and garth near Windy Hill, Whickham Consideration: £3 10s.
(1 paper)


5 May 1781 (1) Martin Brown of Whickham, merchant (2) John Adamson of Whickham, mason Agreement by (1) to lease to (2) for 14 years property specified in D/CG7/424 at an annual rent of 10s.
(1 paper)


31 October 1793 (1) Martin Brown of Sunniside, grocer (2) John Adamson of Windy Hill, quarryman Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of premises specified in D/CG7/424 Consideration: £8
(1 paper)


2 June 1836 (1) Robert Adamson of Winlaton Mill, mason, and Hannah his wife (2) Benjamin Adamson of Whickham, mason (3) Stephen Hall of Marley Hill, farmer Feoffment by (1) to (2) of a cottage of three rooms with the garden and stable at Dyke Nook in the parish of Whickham to the use of (2) as specified to bar dower. Livery of seisin endorsed Consideration: £45
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Examined copy of the certificate of acknowledgment of D/CG7/427 by Hannah Adamson under An Act for the Abolition of Fines and Recoveries, and for the Substitution of more simple modes of Assurance, 11 June 1836
(parchment, 1 membrane, printed form)


6 January 1838 (1) Benjamin Adamson of Whickham, mason (2) James Armstrong of Newcastle upon Tyne, woollen draper (3) Charles Armstrong of Greencroft Cottage, land agent (4) George Armstrong of Heddon Banks, farmer Release and appointment by (1) to (4) of the cottage specified in D/CG7/427 to the use of (2) as to one undivided moiety and to the use of (3) as to the other moiety Consideration: £60 (2) to (1)
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13 May 1844 (1) James Armstrong of Newcastle upon Tyne, woollen draper (2) Charles Armstrong of Axwell Park, land agent (3) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet (4) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Release and appointment by (1) to (2) of the property specified in D/CG7/427 to the use of (2) to bar dower Consideration: £60
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Copy of D/CG7/430
(1 file)


Schedules of deeds (1781 - 1844) relating to the title of a cottage, garden and stable at Dyke Nook, Whickham belonging to the representatives of the late Sir Thomas John Clavering, received by Scarth and Bolam, 14 February 1873 - 1889
(3 papers)


Plan of the cottage at Dyke Nook, n.d. [c.1836] No scale
(1 plan, 37cm x 15cm, ink)


Messrs. James and Charles Armstrong's bill against P.C. Ellison, 1837
(1 paper)


22 November 1937 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Whickham (2) William Waymouth Gibson of 7 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor (the Personal Representative of C.W. Napier Clavering deceased) Agreement for the extinguishment of manorial incidents on 4a.3r.12p of land in Whickham, being the site of the demolished Dyke Nook Cottages Consideration: £4 (1 file, printed, embossed seal) Coalway Haugh, Dunston (1849)


Abstract of surrenders (1 August 1826-8 September 1840) relating to copyholds in the Manor of Whickham belonging to Thomas Robert Swinburne, Esquire and of the mortgage thereof to William Bayley, Esquire, 1849
(1 file)


11 December 1849 (1) Thomas Robert Swinburne, formerly of Old Acres, now of Marcus Lodge, Forfarshire, Esquire a Lieutenant Colonel in H.M.'s Army; Sophia Bayley of Balham Hill, Surrey, widow; and William D'Oyley Bayley of East Coatham, Yorkshire, F.S.A. (2) Sir Thomas John Clavering of Axwell Park and Greencroft, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of 1a.1r.1s.p at Coalway Haugh,part of premises surrendered on 1 August 1826 and 3 July 1832. Recites previous deeds
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Draft of D/CG7/439
(1 file)


Correspondence received by John Clavering, Newcastle upon Tyne from Joseph Dodds, Stockton on Tees, solicitor and others regarding surrender of Swinburne's copyhold, 8 October - 22 December 1849
(10 papers)


Memoranda as to Colonel Swinburne's title to copyhold land in the Coalway Haugh, n.d. [1830s] (1 paper) Winlaton (1856)


16 August 1856 (1) The Scotswood Bridge Company (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of a strip of land lately a ditch to the south of the Scotswood Road in the township of Winlaton (3a.1r.22p) as delineated on the plan drawn hereon Consideration: £271 (parchment, 1 membrane, pendent seal of (1))


Number not used Swalwell (1856)


27 September 1836 (1) John Hodgson Hinde of Elswick House, Northumberland, Esquire (2) John Thomas Huntley of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, Clerk Covenant for the payment of £3000 and interest due to Christopher Crackenthorpe Askew on a mortgage of High Friar Side, Tanfield as recited
(parchment, 1 membrane)


18-19 January 1837 (1) John Thomas Huntley of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, Clerk (2) Christopher Crackenthorpe Askew, Captain, R.N. (3) John Hodgson Hinde of Elswick House, Northumberland, Esquire (4) Richard Hodgson and Thomas Hodgson of Benwell, Esquires (5) Richard Hodgson (6) Thomas Hodgson Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (4) of 3 acres of land at Swalwell (boundaries given) to the use of (3) and (6) as to undivided moieties discharged from the mortgage to (2) who covenants to produce title deeds specified Consideration: £300 by (4) to (1)
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9 December 1856 (1) Richard Hodgson of Carham, Northumberland, Esquire and Thomas Hodgson of Stelling, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance and appointment by (1) to (2) of 3 acres of ground in Swalwell as specified Consideration: £300 (parchment, 1 membrane) Swalwell (1860) From the Marquess of Bute


11 June 1860 (1) John Boyle of Chancery Lane, London, Esquire, Barrister-at-Law; William Stuart the younger of Kempston, Bedfordshire, Esquire; and Charles Stuart of Hubborn Lodge, Hampshire, Esquire, a Major General in H.M. Army (trustees of the will of the late Marquess of Bute) (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of one twelfth of: the messuage and farmhold called Batehouses (25a 1r.1p), lands called Earls Haugh, (20a.2r.25p), and lands adjoining Axwell Park wall including the site of Garesfield Colliery Railway (19a.1r.10p); and one ninety sixth of the Bridge End Closes and the cottage standing thereon (one of which was formerly called Boat Close or Stanners (5a.3r.35p) and the other Stankley's Garden (5a.3r.4p), and of the messuages, mills, watercourses comprising the Swalwell Manufactory (5a.3r.24p). Recites previous deeds. Plan endorsed on second membrane Consideration: £338 0s.1½d
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Calculations of money paid by Clavering to Lord Bute for the purchase of lands in Winlaton, 1860
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Valuation by Thomas Bell and Sons of Lord Bute1s.share in lands in the Manor of Winlaton sold to Sir W.A. Clavering, Bart, 23 June 1860 (1 paper) Winlaton Lordship (1860 and 1872). From Lord Ravensworth (see D/CG16 Ravensworth and D/CG19 Winlaton Lordship)


Valuation by Charles Armstrong of property at Lamesley to be given in exchange by Sir W.A. Clavering, Bart to Lord Ravensworth, 29 December 1857
(1 paper)


Heads of agreement for the exchange of lands etc between Lord Ravensworth and Sir W.A. Clavering, Bart, 13 March 1858
(1 paper)


Statement of the origin of Sir William Aloyzius Clavering's title to property at Lamesley, n.d. [c.1860]
(1 paper)


Abstract of title of (7 August 1844 - 1 March 1855) of the Rt. Hon. Henry Thomas, Lord Ravensworth to shares of the Lordship of Winlaton and lands within the same
(1 file)


5 April 1859 (1) The Rt. Hon. Henry Thomas, Baron Ravensworth (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Deed of exchange. Conveyance by (1) to (2) of twelve ninety-sixth parts of the Lordship of Winlaton otherwise Winlington and of fisheries, quarries, minerals etc remaining in common ownership of the Lords of the Manor, with all rights, jurisdictions etc Conveyance by (2) to (1) of a public house and 9a.0r.17p of land at Old Ravensworth, two fields of land (22a.2r.22p) in the parish of Lamesley and a moiety of 9 parcels of land (60a.1r.11p) known as Lamesley Farm and all more fully desdribed by the plan attached Consideration: £150 (1) to (2)
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13 May 1872 (1) The Rt. Hon. Henry Thomas, Baron Ravensworth (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Appointment and conveyance of fifteen ninety-sixth parts of the Lordship of Winlaton with attendant rights and jurisdictions as specified Consideration: £4200 (parchment, 2 membranes) Dockendale and Ashtrees (1861)


25-26 January 1779 (1) William Rudd of Durham City, Esquire (2) George Silvertop of Minster Acres, Northumberland, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of a moiety of all collieries at Spenn otherwise Ash Tree farm in the parish of Ryton Consideration: nominal
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26 April 1837 (1) George Silvertop of Minsteracres, Northumberland, Esquire (2) The Owners of Garesfield Colliery Memorandum of agreement r a wayleave for Chopwell Royalty over Ash Tree Farm and for outstrokes and watercoursesthrouqh the Ash Tree Royalty, for 30 years from 1 January 1837
(1 file)


2 February 1856 (1) Henry Charles Silvertop of Minsteracres, Northumberland, Esquire (2) George Heppel Ramsay of Derwent Villa, Esquire Copy lease and appointment by (1) to (2) of coal and sagger clay at Dockendale in the parish of Winlaton, for a term of 42 years from 1 January 1855. Plan attached Rent: £100 p.a. plus tentale and outstroke rents as specified for coal and 4d per ton for sagger clay
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16 April 1861 (1) Sir William Lawson of Brough Hall, Yorkshire, Baronet and Revd Thomas Witham of Lartington Hall, Yorkshire, Clerk (2) Henry Charles Silvertop of Minsteracres, Northumberland, Esquire (3) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Articles of agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of lands called Dockindale otherwise Dockingdale in the parish of Ryton (50a.3r.34p) with the minerals under the same and under 4a.2r.2p of other lands specified (subject to existing leases) and Ash Tree Farm in the parish of Ryton with all minerals thereunder (71a.2r.39p)
(1 paper)


13 May 1861 (1) Sir William Lawson of Brough Hall, Baronet and Revd Thomas Witham of Lartington Hall, Clerk (2) Henry Charles Silvertop of Minsteracres, Northumberland, Esquire (3) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (2) to (3) of Ash Tree Farm (71a.2r.39p) with all minerals and Duckingdale Farm otherwise Dockindale Farm (55a 1r.36p) with all minerals, both within the parish of Winlaton. Plans of the properties delineated on the fourth membrane. Recites various Silvertop family settlements etc Consideration: £11,160
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Abstract of title (29 July 1827 - 17 September 1850) of Henry C. Silvertop and his trustees to Ash Tree Farm,[c.1861]
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Abstract of title (29 July 1827 - 17 September 1850) of Henry Charles Silvertop and his trustees to Dockendale Farm, [c.1861]
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Instructions to advise on title to the Dockendale Estate proposed to be sold by the Silvertop trustees to Sir William Clavering, n.d. [mid 19th Century]
(1 paper)


Observations of William Clayton Clayton of Lincoln's Inn, concerning the unsound title of Silvertop trustees to Ash Tree Farm, 13 March 1861
(1 paper)


Opinion of William Clayton Clayton, Lincoln's Inn concerning the title to Dockendale mines etc, 13 March and 24 April 1861
(3 papers)


Copy of the opinion of William Clayton Clayton of Lincoln's Inn regarding the title to Ash Trees and Dockendale Farms, 26 April 1861
(1 paper)


Answers to Mr. William Clayton Clayton's requisitions on title by Broderip, Broderip and Wilde, Lincoln's Inn, 30 April 1861
(1 paper)


Solemn declaration of Revd Thomas Witham of Lartington Hall, Yorkshire, concerning the descent of property in the Witham, Silvertop and Englefield families and their relationship, 27 December 1860
(1 paper)


Valuation of Ash Tree Farm by Charles Armstrong, June 1860
(1 paper)


Valuation by Scarth and Bolam of lots, 4, 5 and 6 of the Dockendale Estate, Blaydon of H.C. Silvertop Esquire, 9 October 1860
(1 paper)


Letter from Scarth and Bolam, Cross House to John Clayton concerning their valuation of C. Silvertop's Dockindale Estate, 9 October 1860
(1 paper)


Valuation by Thomas E. Forster of Newcastle upon Tyne of the Dockendale and Ashtrees minerals for John Clayton, 19 October 1860
(1 file)


Valuation of Matthew Liddell, Hedgefield for Robert Simpson of the minerals at Dockendale and Ashtree, the property of Henry Silvertop, 30 November 1860
(1 paper)


Valuations and offer price of Mr. Silvertop's property in the parish of Winlaton, n.d. [c.1860 - 1]
(1 paper)


Letter from Francis Broderip, Lincolns Inn, to John Clayton concerning dispute with the Lords of the Manor of Winlaton over the ownership of coal at Ash Tree Farm, 19 March 1861
(1 paper)


Case, with the opinions of Matthew Duane of Lincolns Inn and Thomas Kiernan of Grays Inn thereupon concerning the ownership of the coal at Ashtree Colliery, 24 December 1770 - 8 April 1772
(1 paper)


Letter from George Silvertop, Newcastle upon Tyne to John Silvertop, Mortimer Street, Cavendish Square, London concerning dispute with the Lords of Winlaton as to the ownership of coals, 21 January 1772
(1 paper)


Terms for wayleave for Chopwell Royalty over the Ash Tree Farm and for outstroke and watercourse through the said farm, from George Silvertop to the owners of Garesfield Colliery, July 1845
(1 paper)


Case with the opinion of J. Macdonald Baily thereupon concerning terms of lease of Dockendale coals, 19 May 1910
(1 file)


Numbers not used Hookergate and Beda Hills, Chopwell (1861)


2 - 3 June 1814 (1) John Wharton of Skelton Castle, Yorkshire, Esquire (formerly called John Hall and later John Hall Stevenson) (2) Walter Fawkes of Farnley, Yorkshire, Esquire; Thomas Wycliffe of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire; and Thomas Swann of York, banker (3) James Hutchinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (4) William Hutchinson of Hetton le Hole, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of the farmstead called Hookergate in the township of Chopwell (67a.2r.25p) as specified upon such trusts as (3) may appoint and otherwise to the use of (3) for life, and upon determination of that estate to the use of (4) in trust. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £2000 (3) to (2)
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3 June 1814 (1) David Bevan of Lombard Street, London, banker (2) James Hutchinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Deed of covenant for the production of title deeds specified
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15 - 16 May 1817 (1) James Hutchinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (2) William Hutchinson of Houghton le Spring, gentleman (3) Elizabeth Andrews of Old Elvet, Durham, widow and John Bright of Skeffington, Leicestershire, Clerk and Francis Johnson of Aykley Heads, Esquire (trustees of the will df John Andrews of Durham, Esquire, deceased) Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) and (2) and appointment by (1) to (3) of the farmstead called Hookergate to secure £1000 and interest Consideration: £1000
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11 - 12 November 1823 (1) James Hutchinson of Gateshead Fell, gentleman (2) Revd John Bright of Skeffington, Leicestershire, Clerk and Francis Johnson of Aykley Heads, Esquire (3) Frances Griffith of Bishop Wearmouth, spinster Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) being the Assignment of a mortgage in fee for £1000 secured upon Hookergate Consideration: £1000
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13 May 1826 (1) William Dacres Adams and Henry Dawkins, Esquires, two of the Commissioners of H.M. Woods, Forests and Land Revenues (2) James Hutchinson of Sheriff Hill, Esquire Deed of exchange of small parcels of land along the boundary of Hooker Gate and Chopwell Woods. Plan attached
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18 - 19 September 1827 (1) James Hutchinson of Sheriff Hill, Gateshead Fell, gentleman (2) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of Hookergate as specified, two freehold closes of land at Beda Hills in the township of Winlaton (42a 1r.8p) with covenant to surrender copyholds comprising a cottage, bakehouse, 27a.0r.28p of land, a third of one acre of meadow and two stints all at Ryton as specified to secure £2000 and interest Consideration: £2000
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19 March 1829 (1) James Hutchinson of Sheriff Hill, Gateshead Fell, gentleman (2) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman Deed of further charge of £1000 upon premises specified in D/CG7/497
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16 - 17 October 1829 (1) James Hutchinson of Sheriff Hill, Gateshead Fell, gentleman (2) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) to (2) being a deed of further charge of £1000 (making £4000 in total) upon premises specified in D/CG7/497. Recites previous deeds
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17 October 1832 (1) John Hutchinson of Wreckenton, surgeon (2) Edward Newbigin of Ryton, farmer Agreement to let the farm called Hookergate and Beda Hills to (2) for 9 years at £119 p.a.
(1 paper)


28 and 31 August 1833 (1) John Hutchinson of Wreckington, gentleman (eldest son and heir of James Hutchinson, deceased) (2) Anne Hutchinson of Monmouth, widow (3) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman (4) Edmund Hannay Watts of Cowpen, Northumberland, Esquire (5) Cuthbert William Errington of Blyth, Northumberland, gentleman Lease and Release by (1) (2) and (3) to (4) of the farmhold at Hookergate and two parcels of land at Beda Hills, to the use of (4) as specified freed from the mortgage debt of £4000. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1600 by (4) to (3)
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18 - 19 December 1833 (1) Revd Henry Deer Griffith of Newcastle upon Tyne, Clerk (nephew and heir-at-law of Frances Griffith) (2) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman (brother and executor of Frances Griffith) Lease and Release by way of mortgage by (1) to (2) of the farmhold at Hookergate to secure £1000 and interest
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14 February 1835 (1) Edmund Hannay Watts of Cowpen, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Richard Hepple of Newcastle upon Tyne, colliery viewer Memorandum of agreement to let to (2) Hookergate Cottage, 3a.3r.21p of land and all coals under Hookergate (79a) for 7 years from 12 May 1835 at a rent of £30 p.a. plus tentale rents specified
(1 paper)


24 - 25 November 1836 (1) Edmund Hannay Watts of Cowpen , Northumberland, Esquire (2) John Griffith of Durham, gentleman (3) John Buddle of Walls End, Northumberland, Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3), and appointment by (1) to (3), of the farmhold called Hookergate, and two parcels of land at Beda Hill (excepting coals under those parts of the property in the township of Winlaton) and subject to the agreement D/CG7/503. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1940 to (1) and £1000 at the direction of (1) to (2)
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Extract from the Registry of the Consistory Court of Durham of the grant of letters of administration of the goods of James Hutchinson late of Sheriff Hill to John Hutchinson of Wreckington, 21 November 1836
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Extract from the Registers of St. Andrew's Newcastle upon Tyne for the baptism (1812) of John Hutchinson, 26 November 1836
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Copy of the will of John Buddle of Wallsend, Northumberland, Esquire (dated 9 October 1843) devising his dwellinghouse and offices at Wallsend to sister Mary Burnett for life. Devising freehold estates at Benwell, the tannery at Chester-le-Street, leaseholds at Wallsend and all interests in collieries to nephew Robert Thomas Atkinson. Devises estate at Hookergate, all ships, and railway shares to Thomas Burnett of Newcastle upon Tyne, nail manufacturer. Miscellaneous legacies and bequests, n.d.
(1 file)


Copy of the will of Thomas Burnet of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (dated 16 December 1850) devising and bequeathing all his estate to Ann Elizabeth Burnet his wife, n.d.
(1 paper)


Copy of the will of Anne Elizabeth Burnet of Beda Lodge (dated 25 June 1859) devising her freehold mansion and lands there, a dwellinghouse in Lisle Street, Newcastle and a dwellinghouse at 7 Summerhill Terrace to the use of her sons Thomas and John Burnet, a legacy of £5000 to John, £15000 upon trust for her three daughters etc Codicil substituting Revd W. Maughan for John Burnup as trustee, 26 October 1859
(1 file)


28 January 1860 (1) Thomas Burnet of Beda Lodge, Winlaton, gentleman (2) Thomas Burnup of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Power of attorney from (1) to (2)
(1 paper)


30 January 1860 (1) Thomas Burnet of Beda Lodge, Winlaton, gentleman (2) Robert Shum Coward now of St. Helier, Jersey, gentleman Mortgage by (1) to (2) of Beda Lodge and South Meadow, the farm at Hookergate and lands at Beda Hills (137a.0r.22p) to secure £2000 and interest Plan endorsed on second membrane Consideration: £2000
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17 October 1861 (1) Thomas Burnet of Beda Lodge, now residing near Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, gentleman (2) Smart Atkinson of Low Beaumont Hill near Darlington, gentleman and Revd William Maughan of Benwell, Northumberland, Clerk Second mortgage of property at Beda Hills and Hookergate to secure £700 and interest (subject to a prior mortgage for £2000) Consideration: £700
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18 December 1861 (1) Robert Shum Coward now of Rugby, Warwickshire, gentleman (2) Smart Atkinson of Low Beaumont Hill near Darlington, gentleman and the Revd William Maughan of Benwell, Northumberland, Clerk (3) Thomas Burnet of Beda Lodge, now residing near Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, gentleman (4) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) (2) and (3) to (4) of property at Beda Hill and Hookergate (143a.1r.19p) as delineated on the plan drawn on the dorse of the third membrane hereof Consideration: £2000 by (4) to (1), £700 by (4) to (2), £1550 by (4) to (3) Miscellaneous succession duty and other papers attached
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12 May 1864 (1) John Boyle of Chancery Lane, London, Barrister-at- Law; William Stuart the younger of Kempston, Bedford, Esquire; Charles Stuart of Hubborn Lodge, Hampshire, Esquire, a Major General in H.M. Army (trustees of the will of the late Marquess of Bute) (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of an annual fee farm rent of £2 3s.4d upon the lands of (2) at Hooker Gate in the township of Chopwell Consideration: £50
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Particulars and conditions of sale of two parcels of land on Beda Hills (43a.1r.16p) as specified, with memorandum of purchase by James Hutchinson and related notes, 17 January - 7 May 1825
(1 file)


Particulars and conditions of sale of the Hooker Gate Estate (143a.1r.19p), 1861
(1 file)


Letter from Thomas E. Forster, Newcastle upon Tyne to John Clayton giving his valuation of the Hooker Gate Estate, 5 October 1861
(1 paper)


Abstract of title (23 September 1728 - 29 October 1810) to Hookergate, with the observations of R. Hopper Williamson thereupon, 21 March 1814
(1 file)


Abstract of title (2 June 1814 - 31 August 1833) to a freehold estate at Hooker gate, with the opinion of William Clayton Walters, Newcastle upon Tyne, 4 November 1836
(1 file)


Copies of the opinions of Robert Hopper Williamson and William Clayton Walters on the title to the Hookergate Estate, 25 January 1814 - 4 November 1836
(1 paper)


Abstracts of title (24 November 1836 - 17 October 1861) to an estate called Hookergate, 1861
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Abstract of title (28 September 1833) to copyhold premises in the parish of Ryton, 1861
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Requisitions on title to Hooker Gate with answers thereto by Swan and Burnup, 4 December 1861
(1 paper)


Receipt for fee farm rent due from Edmund H. Watts to Lord Bute for 1834, 25 August 1835 (1 paper) Exchanges with the Strathmores
(see also D/CG7/1578 et seq)


1863 (1) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet (2) The Rt. Hon. Claude Bowes Lyon, late of H.M. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards and the Rt. Hon. William Hutt of Gibside, M.P. (surviving trustees under the Bowes Estate Act, 1850) Unexecuted deed of covenant by (1) with (2) to produce title deeds specified in the annexed schedule for property at Crook Gate etc exchanged between (1) with (2) by indenture of even date
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21 December 1865 (1) Ralph Ricards of the Stock Exchange, London, Esquire and James Bogle Smith of Lavender Hill, Battersea Rise, Surrey, Esquire (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire Release by (1) to (2) of seven ninety-sixth parts of 19 dwellinghouses, 44 blacksmiths shops, 2 anchor smith shops, 2 steel furnaces with chambers, yard and cabin warehouse (100ft x 80ft) etc let to Crowley, Millington and Company, and ten twelfth parts of lands at Eals Haugh, Derwent Haugh and Hunters Fields (54a.1r.4p) as specified, part of the hereditaments comprised in a mortgage of 20 November 1857
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22 December 1865 (1) The Hon. Claude Bowes Lyon of Bognor, Sussex and the Rt. Hon. William Hutt of Gibside, M.P. (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire (3) Matthew Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (4) John Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (5) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (5) of Haugh Field in the Dales in the parish of Whickham (4a.3r.36p), a dwellinghouse and grounds at Windy Nook (1r.10p), and a moiety of Park Head Farm in the chapelry of Tanfield (85a.2r.20p), a moiety of 2 keelbirths adjoining the River Derwent, one sixteenth and two thirds of another sixteenth part of Bridge End Closes (12a.1r.17p) and in the Swalwell Manufactory with its appurtenances (19 dwellinghouses, 44 blacksmiths shops etc), all in the parish of Winlaton; a moiety and two thirds of a moiety of lands at Eals Haugh and Derwent Haugh as specified (59a.3r.2p); covenant by (1) to surrender to (5) copyholds at Whickham Lodge (17a.2r.24p) Conveyance by (5) to (1) (and assignment and surrender by(3) and (4) to (1) of their various terms of 1000 years etc in the premises) of Crook Gate, East and West Byer Moor and Greenlaw Lane otherwise Fellside Close, Whickham (190a.2r.Sp) and a fourth part of Fawdons Field in the parish of Whickham (79a.2r.33p) Schedules of acreages and plans of the various properties annexed
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22 December 1865 (1) The Hon. Claude Bowes Lyon of Bognor, Sussex and the Rt. Hon. William Hutt of Gibside, M.P. (2) John Bowes of Streatlam Castle, Esquire (3) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Deed of covenant by (1) and (2) with (3) for the production of title deeds specified on the attached schedule
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25 July 1868 (1) The Rt. Hon. Claude, Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and the Rt. Hon. William Hutt of Gibside, M.P. (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Surrender by (1) to (2) of 18a.2r.11p of land in Lowfield (except 1a.2r.13p already surrendered by Joshua Greenwell). Manor of Whickham
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14 February 1874 Admittance of Sir Henry Augustus Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet and John Clayton and Nathaniel George Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires to lands specified in D/CG7/530 (parchment, 1 membrane) Miscellaneous (1871 - 1876)


31 October 1871 (1) Henry Charles Silvertop, Thomas Ramsay and John Peter Mulcaster (Trustees of the Gateshead and Hexham Turnpike Road) (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of Whickham Bank Toll House alias Swalwell Bank Toll House Consideration: £20
(1 paper)


31 October 1871 (1) Trustees of the Gateshead and Hexham Turnpike Road (2) Sir William Aloyzius Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet Conveyance by (1) to (2) of Derwent Bridge Toll House Consideration: £60
(1 paper)


Affidavit of Richard Morse Weeks of Ryton Park, road surveyor to the Trustees of the Gateshead and Hexham Turnpike Road as to offer for sale of Derwent Bridge Toll House, 4 November 1871
(1 paper)


12 June 1873 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England (2) Sir Henry Augustus Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet and John Clayton and Nathaniel George Clayton, both of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires (trustees of the will of Sir W.A. Clavering) Conveyance by (1) to (2) of a fee farm rent of £5 p.a. issuing out of one fourth part (late Lord Ravensworth's) of the Manor of Winlaton Consideration: £135
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7 October 1876 (1) William Gilpatrick of Boat House, Dunston Haugh, waterman (2) Sir Henry Augustus Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet; John Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire; and Nathaniel George Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (executors of Sir W.A. Clavering, Bart, deceased) Conveyance by (1) to (2) of the Ferry-boat House and garden at Swalwell. Plan endorsed (parchment, 1 membrane) Winlaton (1881) Exchange with the Cowens


Abstract of the will of Sir Joseph Cowen of Stella Hall, Knight, M.P. (dated 5 December 1868) devising to the use of Joseph Cowen his eldest son for life his share (late Morton Pitt's) of the Lordship of Winlaton with coals keelrooms and waggonways within the wastes of Crawcrook and within the Lordship; his three-twelfth part (late Hon. T.T. Liddell's) in 16a.2r.37p of land at Burn Banks, Winlaton, Barlow South East Farm, Letch Farm, Barlow North East Farm and cottages and woods adjoining, allotments under Ryton inclosure, Burn Banks, the Millers Close and Forsters Close, Blaydon Burn House and related cottages, the cornmill etc at Burn Banks and other premises there as specified purchased from the Liddells and Ravensworth, in tail male with remainders over. Codicil, 4 March 1873
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30 November 1878 (1) Joseph Cowen the elder of Stella House, Esquire (2) Joseph Cowen the younger of Stella Hall, Esquire (only son of (1)) (3) William Daggett of Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor Copy disentailing deed of the part of the Lordship of Winlaton formerly belonging to William Morton Pitt; three-twelfths of 16a.2r.37p of ground with cottages at Burn Banks, Winlaton; Barlow South East Farm, Letch Farm and Barlow North East Farm including Brockwell and Nab End woods with two cottages adjoining the Letch Farm and a dwellinghouse and garden at Barlow (253a.0r.19p); two allotments under the Ryton Inclosure Act (1a.2r.4p); 7p of land used as a garden; Burn Banks South Field, Burn Banks Middle Field; Burn Banks allotment, the Miller's Close and Forster's Close and Blaydon Burn House, Robson's Cottage, the Mill Cottages and the North Allotment, Robson's Road, East Dam Road and West Dam Road, all at Blaydon Burn Banks; a water corn mill and appurtenances at Burn Banks etc
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15 June 1881 (1) Sir Henry Augustus Clavering of Axwell Park, Baronet, John Clayton and Nathaniel George Clayton of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquires (2) Joseph Cowen of Stella Hall, Esquire, M.P. Deed of exchange. Conveyance by (1) to (2) of 3a.3r.10p of land in the parish of Winlaton including the Horse Croft Cottages, Blaydon Forge and the Old Brick Works as specified. Conveyance by (2) to (1) of the Swalwell Manufactory, the Clavering Arms public house the Boat Close or Stanners Field, the East Bridge End or Stankley's Garden Close, the Eales Closes and the bed of the River Derwent within the same 4 small parcels of land adjoining Axwell Park Wall, Batehouses Cottages and two fields adjoining, the East Haugh or Shoulder of Mutton Close, the Middle Haugh or Triangular Close, the Derwent Mouth Closes as specified. Plans of both sets of property endorsed Consideration: £149 to (1)
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Report, with plans attached, upon the intended exchange of lands in Winlaton between Sir Henry Augustus Clavering, Bart, and Joseph Cowen, Esquire, by C. Seymour Bell, 3 December 1874
(1 file)


Report of C. Seymour Bell at Carlton, Darlington to W.T. Bolam and Joseph Cowen,M.P. concerning the proposed exchange of lands between the Clavering trustees and Sir Joseph Cowen's representatives. Plan attached, 15 November 1876
(1 file)


Copy of letter from C. Seymour Bell, Carlton, near Darlington to Messrs Ingledew and Waggett, solicitors, Newcastle upon Tyne concerning proposed exchange between Sir H.A. Clavering, Bart and Joseph Cowen, Esquire, M.P. of lands at Whickham etc, 1 December 1879 (1 paper) Derwent Villa (1898) from the Ramsays (see also D/CG7/1726 et eeq)


30 September 1898 (1) Francis Edward Shepherd of Greystone Holme, Westmorland, manufacturer; Joseph Hartley Wickstead of Leeds, engineer and Thomas Alfred Carpenter of Leeds, engineer (first mortgagees) (2) Robert John Alexander Whitfield of Swalwell, agent and Theodore Cecil Hoyle of Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor (the second mortgagees) (3) George Robinson Ramsay of Benwell Lodge, Northumberland, brick manufacturer (4) Revd John Warren Napier Clavering of Axwell Park, Clerk in Holy Orders (5) Charles Warren Napier Clavering of Axwell Park, a Major in Prince Albert's Somerset Light Infantry; Francis Napier Clavering of The Tower, Dovercourt, Essex, Esquire; and William Gibson of Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor (trustees) Conveyance by (1) and (3) to (5) of four fields at Winlaton (23.54 acres), reserving coals to the Lords of the Manor of Winlaton. Plan of property attached. Covenant to produce title deeds specified Consideration: £2350 to (1), £2025 to (3)
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Abstracts of title (7 January 1842 - 24 March 1897) to the Park Head otherwise Derwent Villa Estate in the parish of Winlaton, July 1898
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Requisitions on title with answers thereto, Ramsey to Clavering, July and August 1898
(1 file)


Miscellaneous copy death and marriage certificates (1860 - 1888) of the Ramsay family etc, 30 September 1898
(1 file, printed form)


Copy of the statutory declaration of John Taylor Ramsay of Park Head, Winlaton, gentleman as to non-payment of certain charges on the Park Head Estate, 25 November 1896 (1 paper) Winlaton (1900) Conveyance from the Towneley heirs


29 January 1900 (1) Charles George Barrington of 13 Morpeth Mansions, Victoria Street, London, Esquire, C.B. and Samuel Bircham of 46 Parliament Street, Westminster, Esquire (2) The Rt. Hon. Lewis Henry Hugh, Baron Clifford and Samuel Bircham (3) Theresa Harriet Mary Delocour, wife of John Delacour of 76 Eaton Place, London, Esquire (4) Charles Aloyzius Scott Murray of St. James' Club, Piccadilly, London, Esquire, James Murray of the Junior Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London, Esquire and the Rt. Hon. Alexander Hugh, Lord Balfour of Burleigh (5) Lucy Evelyn Murray, wife of Lt. Col. John Murray of Polmaise, Stirling (6) Mary Elizabeth Towneley of Namur, Belgium, Spinster (7) The Rt. Hon. Mabel Anne, Baroness Clifford (8) Edward Henry Petre of Whitley Abbey, Warwickshire, Esquire and Samuel Bircham (9) Revd John Warren Nap Clavering of Axwell Park, Clerk in Holy Orders (10) Charles Warren Napier Clavering of Axwell Park, a Major in Prince Albert's Somerset Light Infantry; ancis Napier Clavering of the Tower, Dovercourt, Essex, Esquire; and William Gibson of Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor Conveyance by (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) and (8) to (10) of 6a 1r.21p of land Westfield, 3a.3r.0p in East field and cottages and gardens specified (1a.1r.3p); three eighths of the Boat Close (5a.3r.21p), Stankey's Garden and Close (3a.1r.0p) and the Clavering Arms (35p) all in the parish of Winlaton. Covenant to produce title deeds specified. Recites previous deeds and the Towneley Estates Act. Plans attached Consideration: £4158 12s.8d by (10) (£1039 13s.2d to (2); £1039 13s.2d to (4); £1039 13s.2d to (6); and £1039 13s.2d to (7))
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Abstract of title (1 March 1888 - 19 October 1896) to the Towneley Estate, [1900]
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Extract from the third schedule to the Towneley Estates Act, 1885 (1 paper) Whickham, Miscellaneous deeds and estate papers


Sir Thomas Liddell, Bart, Sir James Clavering, Bart and others, Complainants The Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Rector of Whickham and others, Defendants Copy of the award of the Court of Chancery at Durham confirming agreements for the division of lands at Whickham as specified. Plan attached, 3 July 1677. Covering letter from White, Borrett and Company, London to William Gibson concerning copyholds in the Manor of Whickham and the dispute between the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and Clavering's trustees, 10 December 1885
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Extract from a decree of the Court of Chancery at Durham dated 3 July 1677 in reference to the division of the copyhold lands in the Manor of Whickham concerning Sir James Clavering, Bart, n.d. [19th Century]
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1680 (1) Sir James Claveringeof Axwells, Baronet (2) William Barras at Whickham, yeoman Draft Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of 15a.0r.7p of land in the Knabb in the Lordship of Whickham, 10a.2r.21p in Dunston (boundaries specified). Reserves minerals
(2 files)


Licence to Sir James Clavering, Baronet to demise all his lands in the manor for up to 40 years from 4 April, 6 April 1698. Manor of Whickham
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Licence to Sir James Clavering, Baronet to demise all his lands in the manor for up to 19 years. Manor of Whickham, 17 October 1741
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Licence to Sir Thomas Clavering to demise all his lands in the manor for up to 21 years. Manor of Whickham, 24 April 1750
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Schedule of lands in the parish of Whickham belonging to Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart, in right of which right of common on Whickham Fell is claimed, 26 August 1811
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Extract from the Whickham Fell Inclosure Award as far as it relates to the estates of Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart, 18 December 1821
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Abstracts of conveyances of freehold and copyhold estates entailed by the will of Sir Thomas Clavering, Bart and sold to the Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle Railway Company and to the Blaydon, Gateshead and Hebburn Railway Company, 11 September 1837
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Schedule of Deeds, 1659/60 - 1838, relating to lands of Sir T.J. Clavering, Bart, in the parish of Whickham, n.d. [c.1840s]
(1 file)


Schedule of deeds (1748 - 1849) relating to freehold premises in the chapelry of Tanfield and the parish of Whickham, 26 February 1849
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Draft schedule of deeds etc (1835 - 1849),relating to property of Sir T.J. Clavering, Bart, in the parish of Whickham,in John Clavering's possession, [c.1849]
(1 paper)


Schedule of the estate of Sir William Clavering, Baronet, in the parish of Whickham with details of occupants, nature of tenure etc., 1854
(1 file)


Copy of letter from Thomas Bell, Newcastle upon Tyne to Charles Armstrong giving his valuation of Whickham Grange, 10 August 1855
(1 paper)


Valuation of lands in Whickham and Tanfield belonging to the trustees of the will of Sir Thomas John Clavering, Bart, by Thomas Bell, 18 April 1857
(1 paper)


Schedule of ground taken for the formation of the Conside Branch Railway from the estates of Sir William Aloyzius Clavering, Bart, in the townships of Whickham and Winlaton, by Charles Armstrong, 10 March 1867
(1 paper)


Valuation of estates in the parish of Whickham belonging to Sir Henry Clavering, Bart, n.d. [19th Century]
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Schedule of estates in the parish of Whickham belonging to Sir Henry Clavering, Baronet, with notes by W.T.B. [olam], 18 August 1880
(1 file)


Copy letter from G.B. Forster, Lesbury, Northumberland to W.T. Bolairt, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne with covering letter from Bolam to Clayton and Gibson concerning proposed exchange of Whickham copyhold minerals with the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, 28 - 29 August 1883
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Rough draft plan of the Manor of Whickham shewing ownership of lands there, 14 December 1885 Scale: 1 to 10560
(1 plan, 92cm x 88cm, printed, water coloured additions)


13 June 1935 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, Lords of the Manor of Whickham (2) Francis Napier Clavering of Brown Tiles, Chobham, Surrey, Esquire and William Waymouth Gibson of 7 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitor Compensation agreement for the extinguishment of manorial incidents for £144 15s. upon 282a. of land in several parcels at Whickham, 1a.0r.7p of land at Dunston and 1r.10p of land adjoining the Derwenthaugh railway line at Whickham. Plans attached (1 file, printed, embossed seal) Axwell and Whitehouse deeds (Shafto)


30 June 1664 (1) Sir George Selby of Winlaton Whitehouse, Baronet (2) Charles Selby of Winlaton, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) for 21 years from 1 May 1664 of his capital messuage called Whitehouse and lands called the Spring, the Pease Feild, the Leazoes, the Lonj-Sheele and Blacke-Mynes, and a moiety of one boatgate of the fishing of the River Tyne, all in the Lordship of Winlaton Rent: £38 p.a.
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6 July 1741 (1) Thomas Shafto of Dunston, gentleman; George Shafto of Whickham, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife (2) Charles Whitaker of Durham City, Esquire Lease by (1) to (2) for 1 year (release missing) of a fourth part of the Manor of Swalwell and of Axhelees otherwise Axhills otherwise Axsheeles otherwise Axwell House as specified
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27 January 1755 (1) Lancelot Allgood; Michael Mitford and Elizabeth his wife; Margaret Metcalfe, widow; and Elizabeth Shafto, widow (2) John Stephenson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Draft surrender by (1) to (2) of 6a.2r.9p of land in Wester-Banks, 6a 1r.24p in Easter Dayles, 1a.2r.19p of land in Whitley Goate, 20a.0r.22p of land in Coalwayhaugh, 6a. of land in the Lowfield, 16a.2r in the Corn Moor, 20a.0r.2p in the East Field, 26a 3r.19p in Wester South Field a close called the Corn Moor (8a.) and a mansion house in Whickham, upon trusts declared in indenture of even date
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27 - 28 January 1755 (1) Elizabeth Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow and relict of George Shafto (2) Michael Mitford of Edlingham, Northumberland, Clerk and Elizabeth his wife; Margaret Metcalfe of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (the sisters and coheirs of George Shafto and of Henry Shafto) Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of her fourth part of the Manor of Swalwell and Axhelees otherwise Axhills otherwise Axsheeles otherwise Axwell house, Woodhouse Farm (late Shafto's Wood and Leazes) and a moiety of the Rideing, of Pealflatt, Wigham's Close, the Loaning and the Fold (known collectively as Bainbridge's Farm); a moiety of Ash Tree Meadow adjoining the River Tyne; several Butts adjoining. the River Darwent near Willow Dike containing 8 keelrooms, a moiety of the Batts on which a limekiln was erected, a moiety of Weetlands, the Staples. Also the freehold lands and messuages formerly belonging to Henry Shafto, Jennet Matfin and Alice Matfin all in the parish of Whickham, (subject to the mortgage outstanding to Charles Whitaker). Recites previous deeds, orders of the Court of Chancery etc. Consideration: £407 11s.84d
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26-27 January 1758 (1) Michael Mitford of Edlingham, Northumberland, Clerk; Eleanor Mitford of Edlingham, spinster; Gabriel Hall of Callis Park, Northumberland, gentleman and Ann his wife (which ladies are the only children of Michael Mitford); Margaret Metcalfe of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow (sister of Elizabeth late wife of Michael Mitford) (2) John Stephenson of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire, one of the Aldermen of the said town (3) Revd Edmund Tew of West Boldon, D.D. Release by (1) and (2) to (3) by way of mortgage of a quarter part of the Lordship of Swalwell and Axhelees otherwise Axhills otherwise Axsheeles otherwise Axwell House and Woodhouse Farm, Bainbridges Farm and other lands and coal staiths as specified in D/CG7/580 all at Whickham subject to a prior mortgage to Charles Whitaker, to secure £3800 and interest. Covenant to levy a fine. Recites previous mortgage deeds Consideration: £3600 (3) to (2), £200 (3) to (1)
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6-7 July 1758 (1) Michael Mitford, Eleanor Mitford, Gabriel Hall and Ann his wife, and Margaret Metcalfe (2) Mercy Newman of Old Park, widow (administratrix of Charles Whitaker), Benjamin Whitaker of Durham, woollen draper (nephew of Charles Whitaker) (3) Revd Edmund Tew df West Boldon, D.D. Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) by way of mortgage of premises specified in D/CG7/581. Covenant by (3) for the reconveyance of copyholds surrendered by deed of even date upon repayment of £2200. Recites previous mortgage deeds Consideation: £2130 to (2) and £70 to (1)
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7 July 1758 (1) Lancelot Allgood of Nunwick, Northumberland, Esquire (2) Michael Mitford, Eleanor Mitford, Gabriel Hall and Ann his wife, and Margaret Metcalfe (3) Merry Newman and Benjamin Whitaker (4) Revd Edmund Tew Assignment by (1) to William Rudd of Durham, Esquire, for the remainder of a term of 2000 years created by the within recited deed of 20 July 1738, of property specified in D/CG7/581 upon trust for (4) subject to the equity of redemption of (2). Recites previous deeds Consideration: £2130 to (3) and £70 to (2)
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24 July 1758 (1) Michael Mitford, Gabriel Hall and Margaret Metcal fe (2) Revd Edmund Tew Bond of (1) to (2) in £600 to secure the payment of £300 and interest, with memorandum charging premises mortgaged to (2) by D/CG7/581 etc with the repayment of this further sum of £300
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11 August 1758 (1) Edmund Tew,d .D., Plaintiff (2) Michael Mitford, Clerk; Eleanor Mitford, spinster; Gabriel Hall, gentleman and Ann his wife; Margaret Metcalf, widow, Deforceants Final Concord of 6 messuages, 100 acres of land etc and common of pasture in the parish of Whickham Consideration: 160 marks of silver
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15-16 October 1759 (1) Michael Mitford and Eleanor Mitford (2) Gabriel Hall and Ann his wife, and Margaret Metcalfe (3) Edward Collingwood of Chirton, Northumberland Esquire Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a moiety of the property specified in D/CG7/581, subject to the payment of £3000 and interest to Edmund Tew, to secure £1050 and interest to Eleanor Mitford payable after the death of her father. Covenant to levy a fine Consideration: £50 p.a. by (2) to Michael Mitford for life and £1050 to be paid to Eleanor Mitford by (2)
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Abstract of title and schedule of deeds (20 June 1575 - 14 May 1776) to copyhold and freehold lands in the parish of Whickham mortgaged to Dr. Tew to secure £6000 and interest, n.d. (1 file) Family Settlements Settlements of Axwell with related papers


15 September 1663 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet and Dame Jane his wife (2) John Garway of Methley, Yorkshire, Esquire and John Clavering of Axwells, Esquire (eldest son and heir of (1)) (3) John Savile of Methley, Esquire and Robert Shaf to of Whitworth, Esquire (4) Robert Clavering of Chopwell, gentleman and Leonard Wastell of Bolton, Yorkshire, Esquire Marriage settlement of John Clavering and Dorothy daughter of John Savile of Methley. Feoffment by (1) to (4) of the Manor of Axwells and Swalwell in the parish of Whickham and of a sixth part of the Lordship of WinbLon as specified to the use of (1) and the survivor of (1) for life (as to the lands at Axwells and Swaiwell specified) and otherwise to the use of John Clavering and the heirs of his body in the usual form with the usual powers of jointuring and raising portions Consideration: £2500 to (1) as the marriage portion of' Dorothy
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19 April 1664 Admittance of John Clavering, Esquire (son and heir of Sir James Clavering, Bart) to 1 tenement, 3 bovates of land late of Lawrence Watson, 6a. of land late of Richard Walters, a tenement and 2 bovates of land late of Richard Whelton, a messuage and 15a. of land late of Williarn Newby, 9a. of land late of Henry Hodshon, 1 bovate of land late of Martin Cocker, 2a. of land late of John Crawforth, a messuage next to the church and a bovate of land late of John Dalton, a keelroom at Crosweale Staith and a house there late of Henry Hodshon, 24r of land in Morefeild, the third part of a bovate of land and half of 6a. of land, one bovate of land called Minton's Oxegang, half of a messuage and of 2 bovates of land and of 6a. of land and 1 messuage and 21 acres of land late of George Lee, 1 messuage and 49a. of land, a. of land and 3a. of land called Earlesellars late of John Greenwell, one close of exchequer land called New Feild late of John Greenwell, a house and 2 bovates of land called Gamesby1s.Land, 50 roods of land in Morisfeild late of Richard Jackson, a messuage and 5a. of land late of William Emerson, 32r of land in Morisfield late of George Hodshon and 6a. of land late of Richard Iley. Manor of Whickham
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4 February 1688/9 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Bart (2) Sir Robert Shafto of Whitworth, Knight and Marke Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire, his son and heir Grant by (1) to (2) of an annuity of £12 charged upon Crooke Banke in the chapelry of Tanfield upon such trusts as (1) by his will shall direct
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18 June 1691 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet; James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (son and heir of John Clavering deceased and grandson and heir apparent of Sir James) (2) Mark Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire and John Ogle of Kirkley, Northumberland, Esquire (3) John Savile of Methley, Yorkshire, Esquire and Edward Mundy of London, merchant (4) Sir Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shafto of Grays Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (5) Thomas Smelt of Whitehouse, gentleman and Robert Taylor of Axwells, gentleman (6) Elizabeth Middleton of Belsay alias Belshaw, Northumberland Copy marriage settlement of James Clavering and (6). Deed to lead the uses of a fine and recovery of the Manor of Axwells and Swalwell as specified: the High feild, the Well Close, the Horses Close, Dikes and Cleugh Close, The Broad Meadows, Easter Low Eles, Whitefeild and Bancks, Wester Low Eles, Springfeild, Middlefeild, Southfeild, Plaintree Garth, Cow Pasture, The Highwood, The Oxe Pasture, Stokoe Close, Thomas Close and the Fattfeild; lands in the parish of Whickham comprising the Low Dams, and Loaning and Cowpers Acres, the Crosweele, Checq[uers] Close, The Rydeing, Wetlands and Ashtree, The High Dams, Smiths Land, Jenisons Acres, Swalwell Loaning, Lampacres, The Intacks and Tethering, Rose Acre, Barras and Emmersons freehold, Ayres Close, Andersons Meadow and Blunts Acres, 26 keelrooms, a water corn milne (Swalwell Milne); lands in Winlaton in the parish of Ryton comprising Batehouses, The Haugh, The Ferryboat, a moiety of Holme Milne, 10 keelrooms, The Stanners, The Hullocks, the farmholds etc in Shirburn Green, farmholds called Spenbank, The Island and High Stanners, The Newfeild, The Longacre and the Fleets, Higher and Lower Hullocks and Bankes, Lints Ford and Pauston Birks; lands and tenements in the parish of Chester-le-Street comprising Beckley, the Boggs, Bakers Close, Beckley Hall and Rewhouse Farm, Rough Rideing and The Banks, Beckley Milne, Roughly Close and the Meadow Close. Upon trust as to the Lordship of Axwells etc (with specified exceptions) to the use of Sir James Clavering for life, with remainder to his grandson James in tail male and other remainders covering male descendants of Sir James; as to the lands in Winlaton and Ryton specified to the use of Elizabeth Middleton for life (if she survive James Clavering) for her jointure; as to other properties specified, to the use of Sir James until his grandson1s.death and the last £2000 of the marriage portion of £4000 be paid, and subject thereto, to the use of James Clavering the grandson etc; and as to all lands in Winlaton and Chester-le-Street, and the residue of lands in Ryton, to the use of James Clavering the grandson for life with divers remainders
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24 March 1697/8 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (grandson of (1)), James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (son of (1)) and John Clavering of Axwells, gentleman (a grandson of (1)) Copy settlement of the personal estate of (1) (under powers given in his will) upon (2) upon the trusts specified and for the sale of houses in Newcastle upon Tyne and purchase of lands in the counties of Durham and Northumberland to be settled to the use of James Clavering of Whitehouse for life and to the heirs male of his body, with remainder to John Clavering and other remainders specified
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20 September 1699 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) Sir Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Marke Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire Copy lease (release missing) by (1) to (2) for 1 year of the capital messuage of Whitehouse, Whitehouse Park, ground called Westerhaugh in the parish of Ryton, messuages and tenements called Bire Moore in the parish of Whickham, the tenement called Crookebanke in the chapelry of Tanfield, the Manor or village of Beachfield, Northumberland, the townships of Elmeley and Apperley and a tenement called Edisbridge in the parish of Shotley, a tenament called Ridlamhope in the parish of Hexham and Winnoes Hill in the parish of Bywell St. Andrew, all in Northumberland. Endorsed with notes of production in Henry Clavering v Sir James Clavering in Chancery (1704), Thomas Brumell and others v Dame Jane Clavering and others in Chancery (1720) and Sir Henry Liddell, Bart and others v Sir James Clavering Bart and others in Chancery (1740)
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3 April 1700 (1) Sir James Clavering, Baronet and James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (2) Sir Robert Shaftoe, Knight and Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shaftoe, Esquire his son Surrender by (1) to (2) of all his lands and tenements in the Manor of Whickham upon such trusts as (1) may appoint. Endorsed note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 14 June 1704
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Examined copies of D/CG7/594, 19 February 1750/1 Endorsed note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 3 April 1751
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18 April 1700 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet and James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (2) Sir Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire Copy of settlement of copyholds surrendered by (1) to (2) as recited upon trust to pay the rentals of the property to Sir James for life, thence to pay them to James for life, thence upon trust for his eldest son in tail male with remainders specified
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Abstract of Sir James Clavering's settlement of copyhold lands at Whickham, 18 April 1700
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Extract from the settlement of Sir James Clavering's copyhold estates, 18 April 1700
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Copy of the will of Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (dated 6 December 1697) devising to his son James of Greencroft the sixth part of coals at Denton, Northumberland. Appointment of £12 annual rent charge on Crooke Bank for charitable purposes in the parish of Whickham. Confirming and making various provisions for issue of his late eldest son John. Devises his house and lands in Newcastle upon Tyne in trust for sale. Codicil, 18 March 1701/2 Memorandum of grant of probate to complete administration, 14 May 1751
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9 January 1702/3 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire Bargain and sale by (1) to (2) of trees (excepting Allar Trees and Crab Trees) at Axwells Consideration: £400 to be paid as stated
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17 December 1707 (1) Sir John Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (2) Dame Elizabeth Clavering and Elizabeth Clavering the daughter Covenant for the production of title deeds under indenture of 18 June 1704
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23 December 1708 (1) Sir John Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (2) Francis Clavering of London, gentleman (brother of (1)) (3) William Procter of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Grant of an annual rent charge of £140 by (1) to (2) and of another annual rent charge of £400 to (3) during the joint lives of (2) and Dame Jane Clavering in trust for Dame Jane and Elizabeth Middleton. Recites the marriage settlement of James Clavering
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13 June 1715 (1) Elizabeth Clavering (only child of Sir James Clavering late of Whitehouse) (2) Lady Jane Clavering, executrix of Sir John Clavering deceased Acquittance by (1) to (2) for £40 p.a. paid to (1) during her minority and £1000 capital now paid to her under her parents' marriage settlement
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5 September 1726 (1) Sir Francis Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (2) Richard Capper of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, gentleman and Ralph Fetherstonhalgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Appointment by (1) to (2) of the Fleets, Spen Bank, the Birks, the Island, the High Stanners, Lower Huttocks alias Hullocks and Bankes and other parcels of land [illegible], further tenements and lands called Lingare, Sherburn Green, Beckley, the Boggs, Beckley Hall, the Rough Rideing, Sire Banks, Beckley Mill, Rough Close and the Meadow, and Andrew House Farm from the death of (1) upon trust for Dame Susanna Clavering for life. Recites previous deeds
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Agreement of Dame Jane Clavering, (widow and executrix of Sir John Clavering) as to judgment granted against Sir Francis Clavering for securing a rent charge of £400 p.a. to her, 27 September 1726
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17 August 1730 (1) Francis Capper of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (2) Sir Francis Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (3) Dame Jane Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow Declaration of trust that £600 (the consideration money in the within recited release of 14 August 1730) is the property of (2) and that the property in Chester-le-Street parish has been conveyed to the use of (2) during the life of (3), thence to the use of (3) if she survive (2)
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13 April 1737 (1) The Hon. Herbert Windsor (only son and heir apparent of the Rt. Hon. Thomas, Viscount Windsor) (2) Alice Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne (eldest daughter and coheir of Sir John Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet, deceased) (3) The Rt. Hon. Thomas, Earl of Pomfret, Master of the Horse to Her Majesty, K.B.; Sir John St. Aubyn of Clowence, Cornwall, Baronet; John Clavering of Chopwell, Esquire; George Grey of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire; and George Cuthbertson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Copy marriage settlement of (1) and (2). Release by (2) to (3) of a moiety of Margery Emmersons house, Nicholas Emmerson's house and Thomas Harper1s.house with all lands and appurtenances (140a 3r.4p) in Tanfield; of the tenement called Thorneley; of the capital messuage and tenement of Bryanslop House in the chapeiry of Tanfield; of the lands called Busty Bank with woods, easements etc; of Weed Park (Farm) in the township of Collierley with wayleaves and the right to drive oxen,sheep etc. from Weed Park to any part of Lanchester Fell, one one hundred and ninety-second part of the Lordship of Winlaton; a moiety of Tanfield Moor (boundaries specified); a moiety of Matfenshaugh 14a.1r.32p, Lowfield 4a.3r.38p, Chamberlains Meadow all at Whickham , and all rights jurisdictions etc to the use of (2) and (3) and their issue in ail male with remainders specified. Appointment upon similar trusts of her moiety of copyholds: 3a.2r.26p of Fishers Lodge, 3a.2r.16p of Western Banks, 10a 3r.37p in Easter Banks, 10a.2r.18p in Westerhaugh, 7a 3r.30p in Matfenshaugh, 46a 1r.29p in Low Field, a messuage and two garths of land, Walkers Fall, the Head of the Lowfield, the Haugh,.2r.of land, staiths at Dunston (95yds x 15yds), 13a.1r.26p in Bishops Meadows, and various other lands in Whickham (10a), 3a. of Easter Dales, 7a 1r.lp in Wester Dayles and Roberts Meadows (4a.) Assignment of a moiety of Easter Crookbank otherwise Barkas Close (50a.) for the remainder of a term of 1000 years to (4) upon trust. Conveyance by (2) to (3) of her three-eighth shares of coals under Crookbank in the chapelry of Tanfield and other lands as specified; one eighth of coals under lands at Collierley; one sixth of coals under lands at Bryanslope; one forty-eighth part of coals under lands at Crawcrook; one twenty-fourth of the coals of the Lordship of Winlaton with the coal staithes relating thereto; a moiety of coals in Tanfield under Wester Farm and Steatons Tenement; a moiety of coals at Thorneley; and a moiety of coals under the freehold lands at Whickham, with all related wayleaves Assignment to (3) for the remainder of the several terms specified of a moiety of shares of leasehold collieries and coals at Collierley, Ewhurst Head Farm, Lintz Hall and Upper Lintz otherwise Bucksnook, High Crookfield and Barkers Close and the wayleaves, staiths and keelrooms used in connection therewith. Assignment of a moiety of various sums secured on mortgage bonds and judgments as specified amounting to £26330 in total. Covenant by (2) that as soon as she shall become possessed of a freehold estate of a clear annual value of £600 this will be surrendered to (3) as security for £1200 to be raised as portions for the daughters of (1) and (2) Consideration: £6000 (2) to (1)
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5 January 1738/9 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Bart (2) Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman Lease by (1) to (2) for 1 year (release missing) of the Manor and capital messuage of Axwell etc [see D/CG7/658]
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6 July 1739 Admittance of John Shafto, Esquire, son and heir of Mark Shaftoe, Esquire deceased to all the customary lands and tenements of his late father
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6 July 1739 (1) John Shaftoe, Esquire (2) Sir James Clavering Surrender by (1) to (2) of all his copyhold lands and tenements held by him of the Manor of Whickham as trustee for the Claverings. Endorsed note of production in Clavering v Clavering, in Chancery, 3 April 1751
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Examined copies of D/CG7/611 by John Airey, Deputy Steward, 19 February 1750/1
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28-29 March 1740 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Bart (2) John Goodchild of Whitehouse, gentleman (3) Thomas Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire, son and heir of (1) Lease and Release by (1) to (2) of the Lordship and farmhold of Winnows Hill, Northumberland; the Manor or Lordship of Axwells and Swalwell and the capital messuage of Axwells and Swalwell in the parish of Whickham; a tenement called Whitehouse, Whitehouse park, Blaydon Haugh and the Deer Close, Batehouse, Stothers, Fleets Sands, Mallabars Closes and Hollocks, High Park, Shibden, Spen bank, Paustons Birkes, Haghill, messuages and lands at Sherborn Green and several freehold messuages all in the parishes of Ryton and Whickham and townships of Axwells, Swalwell, Whitehouse and Blaydon (reserving to (1) six keelrooms adjoining the River Darwent at Swalwell 88yds in length and 4 keelrooms there 60 yds in length). To the use of (3) as to the Northumberland property, and as to the rest to the use of (1) for life thence to the use of (3) and the heirs of his body. Covenant to surrender copyholds upon similar trusts
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30 April 1742 Deed of revocation by Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet, and Thomas Clavering, Esquire, his eldest son and heir, of the uses limited by the within recited indenture of 29 March 1740 concerning Axwell Hall and its appurtenances gardens, plantations, lands as specified, the Blade Mill or Grinding Mill formerly Swalwell High Mill and the Hardening Shop and High Dam Close with water courses and a moiety of Boat Close formerly the Stanners (6a.3r.4p) and of Holme Mill and the miller's house, of Holme Close (3a.2r.23p), and of a close (1a.2r.37p) adjoining Holme Close (formerly part of the Batts) in the parish of Ryton and appointment of them to the use of Sir J. Clavering for life thence to the use of Thomas Clavering and his heirs
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30 April 1746 (1) Thomas Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (eldest son and heir apparent of Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet) (2) Joshua Douglas of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Martha Douglas, spinster, his daughter (3) Thomas Liddell of Newton, Esquire; Thomas Rudd of Durham, Esquire; Matthew Ridley of Heaton, Northumberland, Esquire; Gawen Aynsley, the younger, of Littleharle, Northumberland, Esquire; and Robert Douglas of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman Marriage settlement of (1) and Martha Douglas being a release by (1) to (3) of the Manor of Middleton St. George and the Manor or tenement called Winnow's Hill, Northumbeland with all other his lands and estates in those two places and all rights and jurisdictions pertaining to the two manors in trust for (1) for life thence to the issue of (1) on Martha Douglas as specified. Covenant by (1) with (3) to convey to them (and to make such further assurances as may be necessary) the capital messuage of Whitehouse with the park land and Deer Close, Huttocks Lands, the Garden Close otherwise Stankley's Garden, Mallabar's Closes and Moor's Closes, Batehouse Farm, Strothers and Boat Close, the factory and mills occupied by Ambrose Crowley all in the parish of Ryton and other lands of (1) at Whickham,upon trust for (1) for life, thence to secure an annuity of £400 to Martha Douglas in lieu of dower and otherwise in trust for the issue of the marriage as specified. Covenant to surrender copyholds on the same trusts Joshua Douglas covenants to pay £3000 as his daughter's portion
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8 - 9 July 1747 (1) John Richards of St. Andrew Holborn, Middlesex, cabinet maker, and Dame Susannah his wife (the widow of Sir Francis Clavering, Bart) (2) Richard Capper of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, Esquire, and Ralph Fetherstonhalgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman (3) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet Lease and Release by (1) and (2) to (3) of a parcel of ground called the Fleets, a tenement called Spern Bank alias Spen Bank, a messuage and lands called Pawston Birks, lands called the Island and the High [Stanners], Higher and Lower Hullocks alias Huttocks and Banks, the tenement and lands called Barkas Close, the tenement and lands called the [Longacre] a farm in Sherburn Green, lands in Beckley, lands there called the Boggs, the tenement called Beckley Hall, lands called Rough Riding and Tyre Banks, Beckley Mill, the Rough Close and the meadow, messuage and lands called Andrew's House Farm. Covenant by (1) to levy a fine. Recites previous deeds
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Copy of the release of D/CG7/617, n.d. [20th Century]
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26 October 1748 Admittance of Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet, as eldest son and heir of Sir James Clavering, Baronet, deceased to all the customary lands and tenements of his late fatherin the Manor of Whickham as surrendered by D/CG7/610. Endorsed note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 3 April 1751
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26 October 1748 Admittance of Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet to a byar and stable at the west end of the town of Whickham and to the west a moiety of Merrymans House adjoining the aforesaid byar with a garth enjoyed with the said house
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26 October 1748 Admittance of Sir Thomas Clavering to a barn at the west end of Whickham and to the east moiety of Merrymans Houses and of one garth enjoyed therewith
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Examined copy of D/CG7/619, 19 February 1750/1
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Examined copy of D/CG7/620, 19 February 1750/1
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Examined copy of D/CG7/621, 19 February 1750/1
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27 October 1748 (1) Sir Thomas Clavering, Bart (2) Thomas Liddell, Esquire; Thomas Rudd, Esquire; Matthew Ridley, Esquire; Gawen Aynsley the younger, Esquire; and Robert Douglas, gentleman Surrender by (1) to (2) (the trustees of his marriage settlement)of all his customary lands and tenements in Whickham as specified in D/CG7/610, upon the trusts of the said settlement
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Examined copy of D/CG7/625, 19 February 1750/1
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27 October 1748 (1) Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet (2) Thomas Liddell, Esquire and others Surrender by (1) to (2) upon the trusts of his marriage settlement of property specified in D/CG7/621
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Examined copy of D/CG7/627, 19 February 1750/1
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27 October 1748 (1) Sir Thomas Cl aver ing, Baronet (2) Thomas Liddell and others Surrender by (1) to (2) upon the trusts of his marriage settlement of property specified in D/CG7/620
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Examined copy D/CG7/629, 19 February 1750/1
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18 November 1748 (1) Joshua Douglass, Esquire, Demandant (2) John Hutton, gentleman, Tenant to the praecipe (3) Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet, Vouchee to warranty Exemplification of a Common Recovery (dated 7 October 1748) of the Manors of Axwell and Swalwell and the park of Whitehouse and 90 messuages, 4 water corn mills, 2000a. of land, 5a. of land covered with water, common of pasture, coal mines, free fisheries in the River Tyne and the River Derwent etc. in Axwells, Swalwell, Whickham, Winlaton, Whitehouse and Blaydon
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30 November 1753 Probate of the will of Sir James Clavering of White House, Baronet (dated 30 April 1748) devising all messuages lands etc at Andrews House, Cadger Bogg, Beckley, Barkas Close, Crookbank, Bobb Engine House, Burdon Plain, Greenlaw Lane, Fawdons Field, East and West Byar Moors in the parishes of Whickham and Ryton and the chapelries of Tanfield and Lamesley with a moiety of the impropriation of Jarrow, all messuages etc in Newcastle upon Tyne and keelrooms at Swalwell,upon trust for his son Thomas for life, with remainder to the latter's issue in tail male as specified with further remainders over. Devises all lands and tenements in Emley, Apperley and Ead's Bridge, Dotland, Wagtail, Smelting Sike, Fenhouse, Dipton Corn Mill, the Hill, Foggitt, Holehouse, Nether Eshalls, Winter House, Ridlhamhope, Hallywell, East and West Bitch fields and Southweet Wood, Northumberland upon trust (as regards the Bitchfields and Dotlands properties subject to a term of 1000 years) for John Clavering (son) for life, with remainder to the heirs of his body in tail male as specified. Devises all his lands and tenements in the parish of Lanchester to Thomas and George Claverings (sons) as specified
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25 November 1794 Probate of the will of Sir Thomas Clavering of Axwell Park, Bart (dated 11 July 1794) devising all his real estate to Sir Matthew White Ridley of Blagdon, Bart and John Yorke of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire for 5000 years to levy various sums thereupon and otherwise to pay the rents to testators nephew Thomas John C1avering for life thence to T.J. Clavering's issue in tail male with remainders. Appointment of his copyholds upon similar trusts. Settlement of contents of Axwell Park as heirlooms (parchment, 3 membranes, pendent seal) Family Settlements (a series of copies made in the 18th Century intended to be bound up) for all estates (see also D/CG7/682 et seq for Greencroft)


Schedule of deeds (1618 - 1748) copied upon large sheets of paper for binding, n.d. [mid 18th Century]
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30 August 1618 (1) John Clavering (son and heir apparent of James Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Alderman) (2) Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and Robert Shafto his son and heir apparent Copy feoffment by (1) to (2) of a burgage in a street called Le Close in Newcastle upon Tyne, boundered by Le Close on the south, Le Long Stairs on the west and the castle on the north, to the use of James Clavering (the father) for life, thence to John Clavering (the son) for life, thence to the use of Ann Tempest, widow, daughter of Robert Shafto and intended wife of John Clavering, for life, thence to their issue as specified. Livery of seisin, 7 September 1618 10 June 1640 (1) John Clavering and James Clavering his son and heir apparent, both of Axwell Houses, Esquires (2) Mark Shaftoe of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire and Ralph Clavering of Newcastle, merchant Copy feoffment by (1) to (2) a moiety of the capital messuage of Axwell alias Axwell Houses with appurtenances and lands called Great Summer Pasture, the Meadow Close, the Oxclose, the Broomfeild, Talbotsgreen, Jacksons Close, the close next below the house, the Birks and the Low Eeles to the use of John Clavering for life, thence to the use of Ann Clavering for life, thence to the heirs 6f John and James for ever
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Copy of the will of James Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant adventurer, an Alderman of the said town (dated 3 September 1625). Bequeaths an annuity of £50 to his younger son James for a term of 70 years from the testator's decease charged on a colliery in [Fawdon's] Field and devises to his son James for life his lofts and waste grounds in the Gore Chair by the Quay Side in Newcastle, with remainder to the issue of James in tail male, and divers remainders over. Miscellaneous legacies to daughters Mary Butler and Grace Liddle. Devises to his grandchild and godson James Clavering all lofts and cellars adjoining Burrell House. Residue to his eldest son John Clavering who is sole executor, n.d. [18th Century]
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Copy of the will of Ralph Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (dated 25 September 1645) devising and bequeathing all his property to John Clavering of Axwell houses, Esquire, n.d. [18th Century]
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Copy of the will of John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (dated 10 May 1647) devising to his second son Robert: one eighth part of leased coalmines at Riding fields with a legacy of £500 and an annuity of £30 during his minority, also a house and corn lofts by the Quay Side in Gore Chair in Newcastle, leasehold coalmines at Fawdons Fields, Kenton & Whitburn Moor. Devises to his thid son John: another eighth of the coalmines at Riding fields, £500 legacy, a £30 annuity during his minority, a shop on the Sandhill and a house in the Close, Newcastle upon Tyne and a cellar of the Javell Group in Newcastle for the remainder of a term of years. Legacies of £500 each to daughters Jane, Ann and Grace as specified. Residue (including one fourth of Hollingside coalmines) to be divided equally between his wife Ann (for life) and eldest son James with remainder to James and his heirs
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Copy of the will of John Clavering of Axwell (dated 7 October 1651) devising one sixteenth part of the Rideing Field during the residue of the lease to each of his brothers James and Robert, Various legacies to brothers, sisters etc, n.d.
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30 July 1663 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) John Garraway of Medley, [Methley], Yorkshire, Esquire Copy of articles of agreement in contemplation of the marriage of John Clavering, son and heir of (1), to Dorothy Savill. Agreement for the conveyance by (1) of lands of the annual value of £600 upon trust for John Clavering for life and charged with providing a jointure of £500 p.a. for Dorothy during her widowhood, thence upon trust for their issue. Agreement by (1) to settle lands of £200 annual value upon John Clavering for life, thence to his issue in tail male (subject to the life interests of (1) and wife). Provisions for raising portions for daughters of the marriage. Agreement by (2) to pay £2500 as the marriage portion. Note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 14 June 1704
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15 September 1663 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet and Dame Jane his wife (2) John Garway of Methley, Yorkshire, Esquire and John Clavering of Axwells, Esquire (3) John Savill of Methley, Esquire and Robert Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire (4) Robert Clavering of Chopwell, gentleman and Leonard Wastell of Bolton, Yorkshire, gentleman Copy of the marriage settlement of John Clavering and Dorothy daughter of John Savill deceased. Feoffment by (1) to (4) of the Manor or capital messuage of Axwells and Swalwell and appurtEnances and lands there called the Highfield, Well Close, Horse Close another eighth of the coalmines at Riding fields, £500 legacy, a £30 annuity during his minority, a shop on the Sandhill and a house in the Close, Newcastle upon Tyne and a cellar of the Javell Group in Newcastle for the remainder of a term of years. Legacies of £500 each to daughters Jane, Ann and Grace as specified. Residue (including one fourth of Hollingside coalmines) to be divided equally between his wife Ann (for life) and eldest son James with remainder to James and his heirs
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22 September 1663 (1) John Clavering, Esquire (2) John Garway, Esquire (3) Sir James Clavering, Bart Copy of covenant by (1) to indemnify (2) regarding the sum of money due to Dorothy Savill under her late father's will and which is to be paid to (3) who covenants that he will pay £500 to (1) and settle further lands of £50 annual value upon him
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31 August 1674 (1) Benjamin Ellison of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) James Clavering, Esquire (second son of Sir James Clavering of Axwellhouses, Baronet) Copy of articles of agreement made in contemplation of the marriage of (2) to Jane (daughter of (1)). (1) to pay £2400 to (2) as his daughter's marriage portion to be used in purchasing real estate to be settled on (1) and Jane and their issue. £20 of the annual income from such lands to be settled on Jane for life
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18 June 1691 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet and James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (his grandson and heir apparent) (2) Mark Shaftoe of Whitworth, Esquire and John Ogle of Kirkley, Northumberland, Esquire (3) John Savile of Methley, Yorkshire, Esquire and Edward Mundy of London, merchant (4) Sir Robert Shaftoe of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shaftoe of Grays Inn, Middlesex, Esquire (5) Thomas Smelt of Whitehouse, gentleman and Robert Taylor of Axwells, gentleman (6) Elizabeth Middleton of Belsay alias Belshaw, Northumberland, gentleman Copy of marriage settlement of (6) and James Clavering (the grandson). Covenant of (1) with (2) and (5) for levying fines and suffering recoveries of the Manor and capital messuage of Axwels and Swalwell with all appurtenances and lands in the parish of Whickham as specified with Swalwell Mill, 26 keelrooms, all the lands of (1) at Winlaton viz Batehouses, 10 keelrooms, the Stanners, Sherburn Green Farm, Spenbank, the Island and High Stanners, the Newfield, the Longacreand the Fleets, the Higher and Lower Huttocks and Banks, Lintzford and Pauston Birks; messuages, lands and tenements in the parish of Chester viz Beckley, the Boggs, Barkas Close, Beckley Hall, Andrew House Farm, Rough Riding and Tire Banks, Beckley Mill, Roughley Close and the Meadow Close. To the use of James Clavering for life, with remainder to his issue as specified and further remainders over, charged with an annuity in favour of (6) Consideration: £4000 the marriage portion of (6) to be paid to Sir James Clavering
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1 July 1691 (1) Mark Shaftoe, Esquire and John Ogle, gentleman, Plaintiffs (2) Sir James Clavering, Baronet and James Clavering, Esquire, Deforceants Copy of a final concord of the Manor of Axwell and Swalwell, 20 messuages, 10 tofts, 15 cottages, 10 barns, 3 water corn mills, 10 dovecotes,10 gardens, 10 orchards, 1000a. land, 800a. meadow, 1000a. pasture, 500a. of wood, 800a. of moor, 1300a. of furze, 100a. of rushes, 40a. of marsh, 20a. of alder, 40a. of turbary, 10a. of moss, 5a. of water meadow and common of pasture,coals, free fishery in the Rivers Tyne and Derwent with appurtenances in Swallwell, Whickham, Tanfield, Axwell and Winlaton Consideration: 760 marks of silver
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7 August 1691 (1) Thomas Smelt and Robert Taylor, gentleman, Demandants (2) Mark Shaftoe and John Ogle, gentlemen, Tenants to the Praecipe (3) Sir James Clavering, Baronet and James Clavering, Esquire, Vouchees to Warranty Copy of an exemplification of a Common f13covery (dated 20 July 1691) of the Manor of Axwell and Swalwell etc etc.
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24 March 1697/8 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwels, Baronet (2) James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire, James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (second son of (1)) arflJohn Clavering of Axwells, gentleman (another grandchild of (1)) Copy of appointment of (2) by (1) as trustees for sale of various of his property after his death, to apply the proceeds in purchasing landed estates to be settled on the second son of James Clavering of Whitehouse for life, with remainders over as specified
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21 September 1699 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet (2) Sir Robert Shaftoe of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire (3) James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire, John Clavering of Axwells, gentleman and Francis Clavering of the Inner Temple, London, gentleman (all grandchildren of (1)) and James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire and Henry Clavering of Axwells, gentleman (younger sons of 1); and John Clavering of Chopwell, Esquire (nephew of (1)) Copy of a release by (1) to (2) of the capital messuage and park of Whitehouse and various lands and tenements called Westerhaugh, Byermoor in the parish of Whickham with coals thereunder, Crookbank in the chapelry of Tanfield, the villages or townships of Beachfield in the parish of Stamfordham, Elmley and Apperley in the parish of Shotley and the messuage etc called Eadsbridge in that parish, the tenement called Ridlamhope in the parish of Hexham, that of Winnoeshill in the parish of Bywell St. Andrew, all in Northumberland, subject to annuities of £60 to John Clavering of Axwells for life, of £60 to Francis Clavering for life, £40 to Elizabeth a grand-daughter of (1) for life, otherwise to the use of (1) for life with remainder to James Clavering and the heirs of his body in tail male, with remainders to John Clavering of Axwells, Francis Clavering, James Clavering of Greencroft, Henry Clavering and John Clavering of Chopwell as specified
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3 April 1700 (1) Sir James Clavering, Baronet and James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (2) Sir Robert Shafto, Knigh , Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shaftoe, Esquire, his son Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of all their lands and tenements in the Manor of Whickham upon such trusts as (1) shall direct. Note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 3 April 1751
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18 April 1700 (1) Sir James Clavering of Axwells, Baronet and James Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (2) Sir Robert Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knight, Serjeant-at-Law and Mark Shafto of Whitworth, Esquire Copy appointment by (1) (under the powers contained in D/CG7/649) to (2) of copyholds upon trust to allow (1) to receive the rents of the premises for their respective lives, thence to pay the same to the heirs of James Clavering in tail male, with various remainders over to John Clavering, Francis Clavering etc. Notes of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 27 March 1704 and Brumell v Clavering in Chancery, 21 November 1726
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Copy of the will of Sir James Clavering of Axwell, Baronet (dated 6 December 1697). Bequeathing to' his son James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire his sixth part of coals under lands at Denton, Northumberland. Arrangements concerning £12 annual rentcharge upon Crook Bank for the poor of Whickham. Recites provisions for his grandchildren Sarah and Dorothy under a deed appointing James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire and John Savile of Methley, Yorkshire, Esquire trustees for them. £300 to the use of his granddaughter Ann the wife of Ambrose Hampley (she having married below herself). Sir Robert Shaftoe of Whitworth, Knight is made supervisor of the will to settle disputes. Residuary legatees and executors: James Clavering of Greencroft, James Clavering of Whitehouse and John Clavering of Axwells. Codicil, 18th March 1701/2
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25-6 June 1707 (1) Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet, James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire and John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (executors of the will of the late Sir James Clavering, Bart) (2) Sir Henry Liddell of Ravensworth Castle, Baronet, and Mark Shaftoe of Whitworth, Esquire, High Sheriff of the County Palatine Copy of lease and release by (1) to (2) of the Manor or reputed manor of Jesmond and lands and tenements there called the Hirst, the Blind Wells, South Sickman's Close, Willow Balkes, Lonq Dodridge, Hirst Close, the Fifteens, Scotch Leezes, Sandower Close, Sickmans Closes to the use of Sir James Clavering for life and thence to his issue in tail male, with remainders over to John Clavering, Francis Clavering and their issue as specified. Note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 30 September 1728. Recites previous deeds
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21 May 1715 (1) James Clavering the younger of Stow alias Stowhouse, Esquire (2) Robert Ellison of Hebburne, Esquire (3) James Clavering the elder of Greencroft, Esquire and Thomas York of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire (4) George Duck of Horsehouse, Yorkshire, yeoman Copy release by (1) to (2) of the tenement called Stowhouse with the several parcels of land specified, with a moiety of 26a. of pasture called Hallhill and the tithes upon it, upon trusts specified in the within recited deed of 27 November 1702. Recites previous deeds. Note of production in Clavering v Ellison in Chancery, 29 June 1716 Consideration: £880 (2) to (1) of which £400 has been paid to Jane Wharton to discharge her mortgage
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An Act to enable James Clavering junior, Esquire to make sale of his Estate at Tanfield in the County of Durham freed from the uses and trusts in the said James Clavering's Marriage Settlement and to settle his Estate at Hall Hill to the same use, 1721
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15 February 1725/6 (1) James Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (2) Thomas Rudd of Durham, Esquire (3) Henry Fletcher df Sedgefield, Esquire and John Rogers of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esquire (4) Elizabeth Vane of Sedgefield, gentlewoman Copy marriage settlement of (1) and (4) being a release by (1) and (2) to (3) of messuages and lands at Stowhouse, Cornsay of a yearly rental of £65 10s.; a moiety of two farms at Jarrow of a yearly rental of £220 15s.;and an eighth part of tithes in the parish of Jarrow: upon trust for (1) for life, thence to the use of (4) for life (as regards Stow house) and otherwise for the issue of (1) and (4) in tail male as specified, charged with an annuity of £40 in favour of (4) for life. Power to raise portions for daughters and younger sons. Covenant of (1) with (3) to make out a good title to one eighth of Jarrow Quay and a frontage of 1000 yards along the river inherited from George Ellison his uncle and surrender the same to (3) for the remainder of a term of 99 years upon trust to sell and invest the proceeds as further security for portions to be raise. Assignment by (4) to (3) of a fourth part of lands specified in Long Newton and the principal sum of £600 secured thereon for the remainder of a term of 500 years and also the legacy of £300 received from her aunt, upon trust for (1) for life and otherwise for the issue of (1) and (4) as specified. Demise by (1) to (4) of all his real estate in Newcastle for 100 years to secure the payment of an annuity of £15 to Charles Smithson. Recites previous deeds
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Copy of the will of Sir Francis Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (dated 23 May 1734). Bequest of £1000 to sister (Dorothy Capper) with various furniture. Legacies to his Capper godchildren, nieces and nephews. Residuary legatee Dorothy Capper Codicil, 31 December 1738 Proved, 2 January 1738/9
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3 May 1738 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet (2) Samuel Gowland of Cooks Court, Middlesex, gentleman (3) George Vane of Long Newton, Esquire Copy release being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of the Manor or township of Beachfield in the parish of Stamfordham, and the townships of Elmely and Apperly in the parish of Shotley, the tenement of Eadsbridge otherwise Edisbridge in the same parish, the tenement of Ridlamhope and Hopewell in the parish of Hexham, the Manor or tenement of Winnoes Hill in the parish of Bywell St. Andrew; the tenement of Wetewood, messuages, lands and tenements in Jesmond, all in Northumberland, with all appurtenances, rights and jurisdictions
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5-6 January 1738/9 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet (2) Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman (3) John York of Richmond, Yorkshire, Esquire Copy lease and release by (1) to (2) being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of the Manor or capital messuage of Axwells and Swallwell in the parish of Whickham with the several parcels of land there as specified and elsewhere in the parish of Whickham as specified with 26 keelrooms and a water corn mill at Swalwell; lands at Winlaton in the parish of Ryton viz Batehouses, alias Ratehouses, The Haugh, The Ferry Boat, a moiety of Home Mill, 10 keelrooms, the Stanners, the Hullocks, 3 farmholds in Sherburne Green, a farmhold called Spenbank, the Island and High Stanners, the Newfield, the Long Acre otherwise Longard and the Fleets, the Higher and Lower Hullocks and Banks, Lintsford and Vanston Birks; lands and tenements in the parish of Chester-leStreet Beckley, the Boggs, Barkas Close, Beckley Hall, Andrew House Farm, Rough Riding, the Banks, Beckley Mill, Rowley Close and the Meadow Close; the capital messuage and park of Whitehouse and land at Wester Haugh in the parish of Ryton; the tenement called Bier Moor in the parish of Whickham with coals; the tenement called Crookbank in the chapelry of Tanfield with all appurtenances, rights and jurisdictions Note of production in Crowley v Clavering in Chancery, 12 October 1747
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25 January 1738/9 (1) John York, Esquire, Demandent (2) Ralph Gowland, gentleman, Tenant to the Pracape (3) Sir James Clavering, Bart, Vouchee to Warranty Copy exemplification of Common Recovery of the Manors of Axwells and Swallwell and their appurtenances, the park called Whitehouse, 40 messuages, 50 cottages, 10 barns, 4 water corn mills, 10 dovecotes, 10 orchards, 2000a. of land, 2000a. of meadow, 2000a.of pasture, 500a of wood, 1600a. of furze and heath, 100a. of moor, 5a. of land covered with water, common of pasture, mines of coal, quarries of stone and free fishery in the Rivers Tyne and Darwent with appurtenances at Swallwell, Axwells, Whickham, Tanfield, Beckley, Andrews house, Winlaton otherwise Winlington, Whitehouse, Byer Moor, Crook Bank, Sherburn Green and Lintsford. Note of production in Crowley v Clavering in Chancery, 12 October 1747
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6 July 1739 (1) John Shaftoe, Esquire (son and heir of Mark Shaftoe) (2) Sir James Clavering, Bart Copy surrender by (1) to (2) of all his customary lands and tenements in the Manor of Whickham. Note of production in Clavering v Clavering, 3 April 1751
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28-29 September 1739 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet and Thomas Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire his eldest son and heir apparent (2) Thomas Rudd of Durham, Esquire and Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman (3) George Vane of Long Newton, Esquire Copy release being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of the Manors of Greencroft, Middleton George and Ivestone, tithes of corn and grain at Iveston, £5 annual free rents, a farm at Hall Hill in the parish of Lanchester (270a) etc. Incomplete
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28-29 March 1740 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet (2) John Goodchild of Whitehouse, gentleman (3) Thomas Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire Copy lease and release by (1) to (2) of the Manor or reputed manor and tenements of Winnows Hill, Northumberland and the Manor of Axwells and Swalwell and the capital messuage of Whitehouse, lands at Whitehouse, Blaydon Haugh and the Deer Close, lands and tenements called Batehouse, Stothers, Fleets Sands, Mallabares Closes and Hollocks, Shibden, Spenbank, Pauston's Birks, Haghill and Sherburn Green and all other his lands and tenements in Axwells and Swalwell, Whickham and Riding with all rents, rights and jurisdictions (but reserving 6 keelrooms, 88 yards in length adjoining the River Darwent, 4 other keelrooms at Swalwell adjoining the River Darwent and 60 yards in length and 4 further keelrooms at Swalwell adjoining the said river and 61 yards in length). As to the Northumberland property to the use of (3) for ever and as to the residue to the use of (1) for life with remainder to (3) and the heirs of his body. Provisions in case (3) marry without (1)'s consent. Covenant to surrender copyholds at Whickham upon similar trusts
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28-29 March 1740 (1) Sir James Clavering of Greencroft, Baronet (2) Thomas Clavering of Greencroft, Esquire (eldest son of (1) by Catherine York his first wife) (3) Thomas Rudd of Durham, Esquire and Ralph Gowland of Durham, gentleman (4) John Goodchild of Whitehouse, gentleman Copy lease and release by (1) (2) and (3) to (4) of the Manors of Greencroft, Middleton[St] George and Iveston, free rents from the Manor of Iveston (£5), tithes of corn and grain in Iveston, with all lands and tenements at Iveston, Greencroft and Middleton [St] George not purchased by Sir James since his marriage with Catherine his first wife (also a farm called Hall Hill in the parish of Lanchester (270a.))with all rights and jurisdictions, but reserving to (3) all coals under the premises (except those at Middleton St. George). To the use of (2) as to the Middleton George properties and otherwise to the use of (1) Note of production in Clavering v Clavering, 3 April 1751
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11 July 1740 (1) George Vane, Esquire, Demandant (2) Samuel Gowland, gentleman, Tenant to the Praecipe (3) Sir James Clavering, Baronet, Vouchee to Warranty Copy exemplification of Common Recovery of the Manor of Beachfield alias Bitchfield and 32 messuages, 1000a. of land, 2000a. of moor, common of pasture and coal mines etc. in Bitchfield, Eleley, Apperley, Eastbridge alias Eadsbridge, Ridlamhope, Winnoeshill, Weetwood and Jesmond, all Northumberland
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9-10 January 1745/6 (1) Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (2) George Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (second son of (1)) (3) Leonard Martin of Chancery Lane, Middlesex, gentleman Copy lease and release being a deed to lead the uses of a Common Recovery of a messuage in the Close in the parish of Saint Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne with a further messuage called Javel Groop in the same town and parish
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30-31 January 1745/6 (1) Sir James Clavering of Whitehouse, Baronet (2) George Clavering of Whitehouse, Esquire (3) Revd Edward Browell of Romaldkirk, D.D. (4) Elizabeth Browell of Romaldkirk, spinster (5) William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Esquire and William Bigg of Little Benton, Northumberland, Esquire Copy marriage settlement of (2) and (4) being a lease and release from (1) to (5) of the Manor and capital messuage of Greencroft with lands and tenements there as specified with the petty tithes thereupon; the Manor of Iveston with the tithes of corn and grain; messuages and lands at Moorleazes inthe township of Lanchester with (1)'s tithes there; land at Lanchester Millfield and the petty tithes of East and West Butsfield; lands and tenements at Cornsay and Stowhouse, (1)'s tithes there, Stowhouse White Rents, lands and tenements at Hall Hill and Satley and the tithes upon those lands; a moiety of the coals under the Manors of Greencroft and Iveston and the farm at Hall Hill and under any other of the properties, with all related rights and jurisdictions. Upon trust for (2) and his issue in tail male etc Consideration: £2000 by (3) to (1) as the marriage portion
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26 October 1748 Copy admittance of Sir Thomas Clavering, Baronet (eldest son and heir of Sir James Clavering, Baronet) to all his late farther's lands and tenements in the Manor of Whickham. Note of production in Clavering v Clavering in Chancery, 3 April 1751
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Abstract of title of the Claverings to lands at Middleton St. George, (1 September 1573 - 17 June 1657); to lands, foreshore and the advowson of the rectory of Jarrow, (18 April 1681 - 21 November 1740); to lands at Ridlam Hope, Cockershield and Wennance Hill, Northumberland (27 September 1610 - 4 September 1668), n.d. [mid 18th Century]
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