Court baron with view of frankpledge, 20 April 1715

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Originals in Latin unless stated (individual words are sometimes in English, marked with "..."). Only entries concerning Winslow have been summarised here, apart from the lists of jurors and defaulters which also include Little Horwood and Granborough.

Manor of Winslowe with members. Court of View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq., 20 April 1 George 1715 by Nicholas Merwin, gent, steward.

Essoins: none

Jurors for the lord King:
Simon Hogson, William Smith, Thomas Whiteaves
Robert Gascoyne, John Woodward, John Mead
John Bond sr, John Apostle, Richard Gibbs
William Stockley, Pownall Short, William Stevens & John Seaton

William Dancer & Mathew Clarke, Robert Dorsett, John Chennells, William Hog, William Mead & John Stevens residence, being summoned to serve on an inquiry for the Lord King, committed default. Amerced 12d each.

John Glenister (son of .... Glenister) late of Shipton Labourer made an assault on one Philip Green being the "hayward" of Winslowe in the execution of his office, and beat, wounded and mistreated Philip so that his life was greatly despaired of. And John by force and arms seized a sheep of Widow Glenister which was in Philip's custody and which Philip had distrained making damage in the common fields of Winslowe, and took it and "drove (it) away", as a bad example and against the peace. John, present in court, acknowledged himself culpable of trespass and insult. Amerced 12d, which he paid here in court.

Robert Wyatt 1s, Philip Budd 6d, William Redding 6d, Stephen Bigg 6d, Robert Gibbs 6d, Humphrey
Redding 6d, Edward Redding 6d, Thomas Day 6d, Daniel Hogson 6d, John Worsley 3d, John Apostle 1s, Richard Gibbs 6d, Thomas Blake 6d, Richard Worsley 3d, Robert Brinckler 3d,
Sarah Gyles widow 1s, Ralph Worsley 3d, Daniel Seaton 6d, Roger West 1s, Thomas Miller 8d, Robert Dorsett 1s, Thomas Gibbs 4d & Samuel Norman 1s
on 10 April 1 George I and on various other days and occasions before and after at the parish of Winslowe by force and arms separately placed their wood and timber and their dunghills on the common king's highway in the common streets of Winslowe, to the grave damage and common nuisance of all the inhabitants of Winslowe and all other liege subjects of the king crossing by the same way, and against the king's peace. Therefore each amerced [as above].

Thomas Hazzard 8d, William Firth 2s 6d, Mathew Hobbs 1s & Samuel Norman 1s on 10 April 1 George I and on various other days and occasions before and after at the parish of Winslowe by force and arms sold by false weights and measures against the form of the statute issued in such a case, and against the king's peace. Therefore each amerced [as above].

Court Baron

Essoins: Stephen Bigg, William Bence, Richard Benboe jr, John Chandler, Charles Bowler, Henry Townsend jr, Henry Curtis, Thomas Collins, Henry Emerton, John Holland with many others.

Jurors: Thomas Foster, Philip Budd sr, Robert Eden jr, Grant Hewett
William Elliott, William Glenister, John Henley, William Illing
Thomas Henley, Roger Vaughan gent., Benedict Holland jr att Elm, Robert Manwaring gent.
Thomas Rutland, Richard Tatham, John Wyatt & Joseph Worrall

Default by tenants: Thomas Blake, John Bollard, John Hogson, Matthew Hobbs, William Cooke, William Elliott, Robert Gascoyne, John Mead, Simon Holt & John Tatham with many others. Their appearance was excused by the lord's grace.

George Stevens died since the last court seised of a messuage and certain copyhold lands. George Stevens is his son and heir, of full age. Heriot: a gelding worth £5. He was called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.

Robert Stevens died since the last court seised of a messuage and certain copyhold lands. Robert Stevens is his son and heir, of full age. Heriot by composition £4 2s 6d. He was called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.

John Guesse died since the last court seised of
[f.1v] 2 acres of copyhold land. Alice and Elizabeth Guess are his sisters and heirs. Heriot arises. They were called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.

William Townsend died since the last court seised of certain copyhold lands. Heriot by composition £5. Henry Townsend jr is his son and next heir. On 6 Oct last he surrendered by Henry Townsend sr and William Shelton jr all his copyhold messuages, lands and holdings to the use of his will. He made his will, witnessed by Henry, William and Peter Goldsworth. Henry Townsend jr was called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.

John Seaton (son and heir of John Seaton late of Winslowe Carrier) and Robert Seaton (another of the sons of John Seaton deceased) on 25 Oct last surrendered the reversion expectant on the death of Mary Seaton their mother of 6½ acres of arable land and pasture in the common fields of Winslowe:

In New Mill Feild 1 acre lying on the north side of Horse Mead peice
1 acre extending in Viccars Mead, the land late Thomas Hogg's east
In Demoram Feild in Bradford Furlong a half-acre, Widow Eden north
4 ridges extending over Great Berry Leys, the land late Mr Townsend's south
In Old Mill Feild 4 ridges extending over Stone Close, Mr Lowndes both sides
1 selion of "headland" in the same furlong, the land late Mr Gyles' south
In Hollow Furrowe 1 land, <the land> late George Blake's south
1 acre extending in Hollow Furrow, the Vicar's land east
1 land in Costwell, Mr Lowndes south

To the use of John Seaton, first above named, and John Watts of Stoney Stratford Ironmonger, on trust for the uses mentioned in certain articles of agreement bearing even date with the surrender, between (1) the said Robert Seaton, (2) William Watts of Stoney Stratford Ironmonger and Eliza Watts spinster one of his daughters, (3) John Seaton and John Watts. John Seaton and John Watts were called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.
[This was a marriage settlement for Robert Seaton and Elizabeth Watts]

William Lowndes esq. on 16 Feb last surrendered all title and interest in 4 acres of "sweard ground" in Old Mill Feild lately in the occupation of Thomas Deely (except a "Ley" on the south side next to the land of Robert Lowndes esq.). To the use of John, Joseph, Mathew, Antony and Daniel Deely, five sons of Thomas.
Martha Deely widow on 10 Nov last surrendered "a platt" of arable land and grassland in Hollowe Furrow Feild adjoining Grove leys where "a Brick kiln" now stands containing 4 acres. To the use of John, Joseph, Mathew, Antony and Daniel Deely her five sons, on condition that they pay her an annual sum of £5 during her life in quarterly payments beginning at the next feast of St Thomas the Apostle. Rent 1s, fine 8s.
[See further below. The land was mortgaged to William Lowndes in 1711. Thomas Deely was a Baptist, buried in 1714. It's possible that the brick kiln was on the same site as the 19th-century brickyard in Short Lane.]

John Shelton jr and Jane his wife on 19 Feb last surrendered 5 acres in Shipton Feild:

In Blackgrove Feild a "Ley" and 2 parcels of land called "Picks" in Newell Dean, the land now or late Henry Townsend's south
1 ridge in New Lean, the land now or late Henry Townsend's west
1 selion called "an headland" in Long Blackgrove, the land now or late Charles Bowler's west
[f.2r] In the Redd Feild 2 ridges or butts in Copped Moore Furlong, the land late Richard Phipps' now Robert Lowndes esq.'s west
1 ridge in Bryars Furlong, the land late Charles Bowler's south
1 ridge in Clay Furlong, the land late Richard Phipps' west
In the Cowpasture 2 acres: 1 in Cookwell Furlong, the land late Thomas Miller's west
the other in Trindell Furlong, the land now or late Charles Bowler's west

and all John's other lands in Blackgrove and Redd Feilds. To the use of William Lowndes esq. of Westminster, who sought admission through Richard Bigg his attorney. Rent 1s 3d, fine 10s. [see further below]

John Henley, customary tenant, and Catherine his wife on 16 Feb last surrendered:

2 closes of meadow or pasture called Shade Close containing 8 acres, the closes or backyards now or late in the occupation of Thomas Henley, John Cox, Widow Evans, Richard Teagle and Henry Townsend jr west, the land of Robert Lowndes esq. east, abutting on the north on the backyard in the occupation of William Capp, extending south on the land of Henry Townsend jr
a piece of grassland being 2 "leys" with adjoining arable land containing together 1 acre with hedge at Lambs leys Furlong, Henry Townsend jr north and south
a piece of meadow at Housham containing a half-acre, Robert Lowndes esq. east
2 acres of arable or grassland lying together in New Lean Furlong, William Elliott east

and all his other lands in Blackgrove Feild. To the use of William Lowndes esq. of Westminster, who sought admission through Richard Bigg his attorney. Rent 2s 9d, fine £1 1s. [see further below]

Sylvester Reddall and Susanna his wife, customary tenants, surrendered a messuage or cottage in the parish of Winslowe lately built by Sylvester and in his own occupation, standing on a parcel of land once part of a close called the Pickles, adjoining the house or yard of Philip Budd east, the common road south. The land contains 54 feet east to west and 90 feet south to north, with all buildings, yards, backyards, fences, ditches, "mounds", "fences". To the use of Katherine Smallwood, widow, on condition that the surrender is to be void if Sylvester and Susanna pay her £10 5s on 21 Oct next. Rent [blank], fine 5s.
[The "common road" was Vicarage Road. Sylvester acquired the land in 1691.]

Grant Hewett, customary tenant, and Elizabeth his wife surrendered a messuage in Winslowe now in the occupation of Squire Emerton or his assigns, and 2 closes called the "homestead" adjoining, and a close called Grauntts Baulke adjoining them on the west. To the use of William Lowndes of Westminster esq. on condition that the surrender is to be void if they pay him £210 on 21 April 1716. William Lowndes sought admission through Richard Bigg his attorney. Rent 11s [sic], fine 5s.
[The property was in Horn Street, probably on the later site of Western House.]

[f.2v] Henry Stutsbury, customary tenant, and Deborah his wife surrendered an undivided half of a dwelling in Winslowe now in Henry's occupation with brewhouse, yard, garden and backsides. To the use of Henry and Deborah and Deborah's heirs and assigns. Rent [blank], fine [blank].
[This refers to 9 Horn Street. Deborah was the daughter of Thomas Wainwright.]

Catherine Udden alias Eden widow and Robert Udden alias Eden jr, customary tenants, and Ann his wife surrendered a messuage or cottage in the Sheep Street, lately the messuage of Robert Scott. To the use of William Norman. John Stevens complained on a plea of land.
[f.3r] Plea of common recovery. Robert Eden called to warrant Abraham Day. Robert Gibbs the minister of the court delivered seisin. All surrendered to Robert Eden and his heirs in perpetuity. Rent 3d, fine 5s.
[This was probably one of the houses opposite Winslow Hall demolished to open up the view. See William Lowndes' notebook.]

Robert Udden alias Eden jr and Ann his wife and Catherine Eden widow surrendered a messuage in the Sheep Street now in the occupation of Ann Ginger spinster. To the use of Benjamin Saunders of Winslowe baker on condition that if they pay him £20 10s on 21 Oct next at his domicile in Winslowe the surrender is to be void. Rent 4d, fine 5s.

Martha Deely widow, John, Joseph, Mathew, Antony and Daniel Deely surrendered a "platt" of arable and grassland in Hollowe Furrowe Feild adjoining Grove leys where "a Brick kiln" now stands containing 4 acres. To the use of the said John Deely and his heirs in perpetuity. Rent 1d, fine 8s, heriot by composition 3s.

Richard Bigg gent. and Elizabeth his wife customary tenants surrendered a messuage or cottage in Winslowe now in the occupation of John Stutsbury and others. To the use of John Budd and Eliza his wife and John's heirs. Rent 4d, fine 5s.
[The house was part of 36-40 High Street]

John Chennells and Thomas Gibbs, customary tenants, and Ellen his wife surrendered a messuage called the Black Bull, the messuage of William Lowndes esq. in the occupation of William Norman north, (the messuage) of William Shelton south, with barns, stables, gardens, orchards, backyards. To the use of Thomas and Ellen and the heirs of their bodies, or for want of such issue to Thomas' heirs. Rent 1d, fine 5s.
[Thomas Gibbs was already the mortgagee]

[f.3v] William Lowndes esq. by Richard Bigg his attorney surrendered 5 acres of land in Shipton Feild:

In Blackgrove Feild 1 "ley" and 2 parcels of land called Picks in Newell Deane, the land now or late Henry Townsend's south
1 ridge in New Lean, land now or late Henry Townsend's west
1 selion called "an headland" in Longblackgrove, land late Charles Bowler's west
In the Red Feild 2 ridges or butts in Copped Moore Furlong, land late Richard Phipps' now Robert Lowndes esq.'s west
In The Cowpasture 2 acres, one of which lies in Cookwell furlong, the land late Thomas Miller's west
the other in Trindell Furlong, land now or late Charles Bowler's west

The premisses were lately acquired by William Lowndes from John Shelton and Jane his wife.

Also two closes of meadow or pasture land called Shade Closes containing 8 acres, the closes now or late in the occupation of Thomas Henley, John Cox, [blank] Evans widow, Richard Teagle and Henry Townsend west, land of Robert Lowndes esq. east, abutting north on the backyard in the occupation of William Capp, extending south on the land of Henry Townsend jr.
piece of grassland being 2 "leys" with arable land adjoining containing together 1 acre at Lambs leys Furlong, Henry Townsend jr north and south
piece of meadow at Housham containing a half-acre, land of Robert Lowndes esq. east

The premisses were lately acquired by William Lowndes from John Henley and Katherine his wife. To the use of William Lowndes' will.
[William Lowndes' purchases were recorded at this court; see above]

William Stevens and John Stevens surrendered 10 acres of land in Shipton:

In Blackgrove Feild in Mead side Furlong 1 land, Robert Lowndes esq. north, Henry Townsend jr south
Another land in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes esq. north, Robert Elliott south
Another land in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes esq. north, Henry Townsend south
Another land in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes esq. north, Henry Townsend south
Another land in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes esq. north and south
In Bewells Dean Furlong 1 land, John Wyatt south, Robert Lowndes esq. north
1 selion or "headland" in Bean hill, Robert Lowndes esq. west
2 other lands lying together, John Seaton south, Robert Lowndes esq. north
In the Red Feild in Briar Furlong 1 land, John Robinson north and south
In Low Furlong 1 land, Robert Lowndes esq. north and south
In Elm Tree Furlong 1 land abutting south on the road of Swanbourn, Robert Lowndes esq. west, Henry Townsend jr east
In Pease Furlong 1 land, Robert Lowndes esq. east and west
In Red Moor Furlong 1 selion or "headland", Henry Townsend east
In Licehill Feild in Town Furlong 1 land abutting south on the road of Buckingham Robert Lowndes esq. east and west
Another land in the same furlong, Charles Bowler east
In Dry Mead Furlong 1 land, John Wyatt west, Robert Lowndes esq. east
In Licehill Furlong 1 "ley" of "sweardground", Robert Lowndes esq. north, Henry Townsend south
In the Cowpasture 1 acre, of which 2 virgates lie in Pease Furlong, John Wyatt west, Robert Lowndes esq. east, with common of pasture for 1 cow in the Cowpasture and common fields of Shipton

To the use of William Lowndes sr of Westminster esq. who sought admission by Richard Bigg his attorney.
[f.4r] Rent 2s 6d, fine 20s.

William Lowndes surrendered 10 acres in Shipton [as above] to the use of his will.

Robert Wyat, customary tenant, and Diana his wife surrendered a messuage or cottage in Winslowe late in the occupation of Mathew King with houses, outhouses, buildings, barns, stables, yards, orchards, gardens, backyards. To the use of William Norris of Winslowe Barber and Martha his wife for their lives, then to John Norris of Shefford, Beds, barber, in perpetuity. Rent [blank], fine 5s.
William Norris and Martha his wife and John Norris surrendered the messuage or cottage to the use of William and Mary for their lives, then to John and Grace his wife for their lives, then to John's heirs. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

John Goldsworth infant sought admission to 1 acre of land which came into the lord's hands on the death of his brother Peter presented at the court on 29 March 1714. Rent 3d, fine 2s.

[f.4v] Mary Townsend infant under 5[?] sought admission to a messuage and [10]5½ acres of land which came into the lord's hands on the death of John Townsend her father presented at the court on 1 Oct last. Rent £1 6s 5d, fine £10 11s.

2nd proclamation for John Bond as presented at the court on 1 Oct 1714
2nd proclamation for the heirs of William Paradine
3rd proclamation for James Dobson and Arthur Crabb as presented at the court on 29 March 1714
4th proclamation for the heirs of Joan Pitkin on her death presented 14 Oct 1713.
5th proclamation for Hannah Merwin spinster on the surrender of Gibbs et al. presented April 1708 and of Yeomans April 1706 and April 1713
5th proclamation for Thomas and Richard Barton on the death of Richard Barton presented 20 April 1713.
7th proclamation for <John> Simpson on the surrender of John Mountague presented 21 April 1712.
8th proclamation for Edward Insley on the surrender of Daniel Hamms presented 17 Oct 1711.
9th proclamation for Charles Inwood.
10th proclamation for Samuel Norman on the surrender of Augustine Seaton and wife, presented 18 Oct 1710.
3rd proclamation for William Lowndes esq., Robert Lowndes gent. infant, Richard Bigg, Stephen Bigg infant, Thomas Blake, Thomas Foster, John Seaton butcher, John Henly, Robert Wyatt, John Wyatt, William Elliott and William West presented 29 March 1714.

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin

Court baron with view of frankpledge, 30 September 1715

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Manor of Winslowe with members. Court of View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq., 30 Sep 2 George 1715 by Nicholas Merwin, gent, steward.

Essoins: none

Jurors for the lord King:
William Shelton, Benjamin Saunders, Thomas Watts, George Thorpe
John Bollard, Henry Stutsbury, John Wright, John Bence
John Bond, Thomas Deely, William Smith & Robert Reddall

Common fine: 16s 4d from the inhabitants of Winslowe, 8s 4d from Shipton, 9s 4d from Granborough, 12s 4d from Little Horwood, £1 6s 4d from certain inhabitants of Oveing and North Marston

Officers chosen:
Stephen Bigg: constable of Winslowe in place of Henry Stutsbury
Abraham Day: constable of Winslowe in place of Roger West
George Blake: tithingman of the same in place of Abraham Day

Court Baron

Essoins: Philip Budd, John Chandler, William Elliott, John Wyatt, Thomas Curtis, George Illing, Henry Emerton & John Mountague with many others

The homage:
Thomas Foster, John Ward, Thomas Worrall, William Perkins
Thomas Mountague, Henry Townsend, Henry Curtis, William Illing
Newman Willeatt, John Holland, Robert Stevens, Simon Hogson

Default by tenants: John Budd, John Chennells, Robert Wyatt, Joseph White, Robert Bowden of Adstock, John Bowden, Henry Townsend jr & Thomas Cox; each amerced 1s.

John Plummer customary tenant died since the last court, seised to himself and the heirs of his body by the body of Alice his wife of half a messuage called the Bell Inn and half of 1½ acres of land belonging to it. William Plomer is his son and next heir by the body of Alice, of full age, and sought admission. Rent [blank], fine 2s 6d, heriot by composition 10s.

William Glenister depastured in the common fields of Winslowe 3 horses and 2 cows on 36 acres. Amerced 4s, which he paid in court.

Philip Webster depastured in the common fields of Winslowe 3 horses on 20 acres. Amerced 10s.

Richard Gibbs and Robert Bowden depastured cows which were neither led nor staked in the king's highways of Winslowe, against the orders of this court. Each amerced 2s 6d.

Daniel Gyles depastured his horse in the Fallowe Feild against the orders of this court. Amerced 5s.

Robert Gibbs depastured his horse in the common fields of Winslowe against the orders of this court. Amerced 1s, which he paid in court.

Joseph Tofeild depastured his horse in the common fields of Winslowe against the orders of this court. Amerced 1s, which he paid in court.

John Longbridge depastured his horse in the common fields of Winslowe against the orders of this court. Amerced 1s, which he paid in court.

Master [Magister] John Markham depastured 2 horses in the said fields. Amerced 5s.

[f.1v] Robert Wyatt depastured 3 horses in the common fields. Amerced 2s, which he paid in court.

Mark Morris depastured horses and cows in the common fields. Amerced 5s.

John Seaton on 22 Sep last surrendered the reversion expectant on the death of Mary Seaton widow of and in a messuage or tenement in Winslowe now or late in the occupation of Richard Gibbs, with houses, outhouses, buildings, structures, orchards, gardens, to the following uses. And all those separate pieces of arable land, meadow and pasture lying separately in the common fields of Winslowe and Shipton containing 22 acres, which John holds for his life, to similar uses: To the use of James Dobson of London, gent., and Arthur Crabb of Aylesbury, gent., on condition that "whereas" James Dobson has demised and "letten" or is going to demise and lett to John Seaton all his "grounds" called the Parkpeartree hill and Great Bank[?] [Ripham magnam] in Steeple Cleydon to hold for 6 years from Lady Day last or for any other term under annual rent of £140 payable "half yearly" at Michaelmas and Lady Day. And since there is "arrear" of rent due at Lady Day last by John Seaton to James Dobson for the said premisses - but if John Seaton pays James Dobson all such rent and residue of rent as is now due or is after due within 6 months "att farthest" after it is due from time to time during the said 6 years or any other term, then this surrender is to be void. James Dobson and Arthur Crabb were called and did not come; 1st proclamation made.

Sarah Gyles sr widow on 10 June last surrendered a messuage in Winslowe now in the occupation of Thomas Gibbs, the messuage of Francis [?=Robert] Dorsett east, with outhouses, barns, stables, structures, yards, gardens, orchards, "furnace". To the use of Sarah for her life, then to the use of Jane wife of Henry Langley of Leighton Buzzard gent. and the heirs of Jane's body, and for want of such issue to the rightful heirs of William Gyles deceased, Jane's father. Rent [blank], fine 5s.
[This repeats the terms of the will of William Gyles, Sarah's husband and Jane's father, where the messuage is described as "known by the sign of the Angel", but it wasn't The Angel, and must have been the building sometimes referred to as the Little Angel.]

[f.2r] Thomas Henley, customary tenant, and Elizabeth his wife surrendered the parcel of land lying scattered in the common fields of Shipton containing 12 acres:

in the Blackgrove Feild in Meadside Furlong 1 acre, Robert Lowndes esq. west
in the Littendon alias Gravellpitts Furlong 1 acre, Robert Lowndes east
in the Wredon Furlong a half-acre, Robert Lowndes west
in the Bewells Dean Furlong a half-acre, Robert Lowndes east and west
in the Smithswell Furlong a half-acre, Robert Lowndes east and west
In the Redd Feild in Copped Moore Furlong a half-acre, William Elliott west
in the Amasland Furlong a half-acre, Robert Lowndes west
in the Weed Furlong an acre, Robert Lowndes south
in the Clay Furlong a half-acre, Henry Townsend east
And in the same furlong a half-acre, Robert Elliott west
in the Slow Furlong a half-acre, Robert Lowndes east
In Licehill Feild in the Snout Furlong a half-acre, William Elliott west
in the Out Furlong a half-acre, John Seaton north
in the Licehill Furlong a half-acre, Rober Lowndes east and west
in the Woodway Furlong 1 acre, Henry Townsend sr east
in the same furlong 2 butts containing a half-acre, Robert Lowndes east
In the Cowpasture in Breach Furlong 1 acre, Robert Lowndes west
in the same furlong another acre of land, [blank] east, with common of pasture for 2 cows

To the use of William Lowndes sr of Westminster esq. who was present in court and sought to be admitted. Rent 3s. Fine £1 4s.
[This sale is recorded in William Lowndes' notebook. The land was mortgaged to him in 1710 for £70, and he now paid £140 for it.]

Sarah Gyles widow, Henry Langley and Jane his wife and Grace Gyles sister, two sisters and co-heirs of William Gyles jr deceased, son and heir of William Gyles sr deceased, surrendered all title and interest in all the copyhold lands which were William Gyles deceased's, father of Daniel Gyles:

In Old Mill Feild in Old Mill Furlong 2 acres lying together, the land late Samuel Norman's east
In Costhill Furlong 2½ acres, the land now or late Robert Lowndes' north
a "headley" at Adderswell, the land now or late William Elliott's west
In Stone Furlong 12 butts containing 3 acres, the land late Mr Townsend's west
In Stone Close 12 "leys" containing 3 acres, the land late Mr Townsend's west
In Hollow Furrow Furlong 1 acre, Mr Blake west
In New Mill Feild in Dudslow Furlong 1 acre, the land late Mr Townsend's south
4 "leys" adjoining Cross Lane containing 2 acres
In the Great Pickells 14 "leys" containing 7 acres being a garden and close
In Lower Weston Furlong 2 lands containing 1 acre, Mr Townsend west
9 "headleys" containing 5 acres, "the Viccaridge Land" east
In the Little Pickells 4 "leys" containing 2 acres
In Demoram Feild 2 "leys" containing 1 acre, Poors' Close east
In Town Furlong 2 lands and 1 acre of land, in English "headland", <the land> late Robert Scott's east
[f.2v] 2 lands extending towards Ass Mead, the land late William Williatt's west
3 lands at Short Leys, Robert Lowndes esq. east
4 lands and 1 "leys" at Spar[low]
In Hither Demoram Furlong 4 "leys", Joseph Meakes south
1 "headley" in Clarks Furlong containing a half-acre, Robert Lowndes east
a platt called the Hame, the land late Joseph Glenister's south, containing 2 acres

Containing in all 43 acres. To the use of Daniel Gyles and his heirs and assigns in perpetuity. Rent 10s 9d, fine 86s.
[Daniel Gyles was the brother of William Gyles sr.]

William Plummer and Alice Plummer widow surrendered half a messuage or cottage called the Bell Inn in Winslowe in which Augustine Seaton now lives, and half of 1½ acres of arable land in Winslowe belonging to the messuage. To the use of Thomas Deely, who sought admission. Newman Willeatt complained on a plea of land. [Procedure of common recovery.] William and Alice called to warrant Abraham Day. Robert Gibbs, minister of the court, delivered seisin to Newman Willeatt. All surrendered to the use of William Plomer and Hannah his wife for their lives, then to the heirs of their bodies, or to William's heirs.
[f.3r] Rent [blank], fine 2s 6d.

Pownall Short and Elizabeth his wife and Roger West, customary tenants, surrendered 2 ridges in Breach Furlong in New mill Feild, Robert Wyatt east. To the use of Robert Wyatt. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

Roger West and Pownall Short and Mary [sic] his wife, customary tenants, surrendered 6 ridges of arable land in Breach Furlong in New Mill Field, Mr John Townsend east. To the use of Thomas Gibbs of Winslowe Baker and Ellen his wife and Thomas' heirs and assigns. Rent 6d, fine 4s.

John Seaton surrendered the arable land, pasture and meadow in the fields of Winslowe hereafter mentioned:

12 ridges in Old Mill Feild containing 4½ acres extending into Buckingham way
a half-acre in the Mill Furlong, Mary Townsend infant south
In New Mill Feild 2 acres of arable land and "sweard ground" called Smallydoles, the land called the Viccaridge east
2 ridges containing a half-acre in Tent Hedge, Mary Townsend east
3 ridges containing 1½ acres in Parsonage plank way, Daniel Seaton east
2 acres of meadow at Orrell Slad, Daniel Seaton east
In Demoram Feild 2 ridges containing 1 acre in Great Sparlowe, Mary Townsend east
1 selion called "an headland" containing a half-acre near Berry leys, Robert Lowndes esq. south
6 ridges of arable and grassland in Bradford containing 3 acres, Thomas Blake west
1 acre in Bradford John Wyatt west

Containing in total 16½ acres to the use of William West, who sought admission. John Hazzard complained on a plea of land about 17 acres. [Procedure of common recovery] John called to warranty Abraham Day.
[f.3v] All surrendered to John Seaton. Rent [blank], fine [blank].
[This was most of the 20 acres which had been entailed to John and his first wife Rebecca by his father John Seaton in 1687.]

Edward Reddall surrendered part of a cottage or tenement in his own occupation (as it is now divided) with barns, yards and backyards, part of a tenement lately acquired by him from John Henley and Hester his wife. To the use of Edward for his life, then to his son Humfrey Reddall in perpetuity. Rent 2d, fine 5s.
[This seems to have been in Church Street.]

Mary Tomlin widow surrendered a "Pightle" of "sweard ground" adjoining her house, from the pales there towards the west, and to the hedge there near the Sawpitt situated in Shipton, the house of John Wyatt north. To the use of John Wyatt of Shipton gent., on condition that the surrender to be void if Mary or her heirs (or the heirs of Edward Tomlin deceased) pay John £10 5s on 30 March next. John was called and did not come; 1st proclamation.

Mary Tomlin surrendered a messuage or cottage in Shipton in which she and Thomas George now live, and the equity of redemption of the "Pightle" [as above]. To the use of John Henley and Henry Townsend on trust that they sell and assign the premisses for the payment of the debts of Edward Tomlin deceased, and on a further trust for the education, provision and sustenance of all Edward's children, and for no other use or purpose. John and Henry were called and did not come; 1st proclamation.

Sarah Gyles sr widow surrendered all those buildings now called le Conclave (in English "the Parlour") and Repositor' (in English "warehouse") with store-rooms [cellis], chambers and buildings below and above them, now in her own occupation, and as much of the yard thereto adjoining as "rangeth" with the furthest part of the entry there, now or late belonging to the tenement lately Ralph Doggett's, with a straight line from south to
[f.4r] north to the wall of the stable, and all the stable next adjoining the warehouse to the "partition wall" on the west side, now also in Sarah's occupation, with liberty of ingress etc. at all times in and through the entry. To the use of Sarah for her life, then to the use of Sarah Gyles spinster, Grace Gyles spinster and Jane wife of Henry Langley and their heirs in perpetuity. They were called and did not come; 1st proclamation.
Sarah Gyles widow surrendered the messuage or messuages now in the occupation of herself, Ann Wyatt widow and Richard Newman or any of them or their assigns, with all houses, outhouses, buildngs, which premisses were once the estate of Ralph Paggett [sic] and lately acquired from John Sear and Dorcas his wife. To the use of Sarah for her life, then to Grace Gyles for her life, then to the heirs of her body, and for want of such issue to the rightful heirs of William Gyles deceased her father. Sarah and Grace sought admission. Rent 6d, fine 5s.
[William and Sarah Gyles bought the reversion of this property from John and Dorcas Lane in 1694. It was on the site of the Bank.]

William Elliott and Dorcas Elliott widow, customary tenants, surrendered all those several lands lying in Blackgrove Feild in Shipton containing 16½ acres:

a close of "sweard ground" being 10 ridges containing 3 acres extending to William's backyard, Henry Townsend jr south
2½ acres of meadow in New Lane Furlong, Robert Lowndes esq. west
1 acre of grassland at Liddington, Henry Townsend north
a land with hades at Hogson ford Furlong, William Lowndes east
3 lands lying together in Five acres Furlong, Robert Lowndes west
2 other lands in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes both sides
2 lands lying together in Bewells Dean Furlong, Robert Lowndes both sides
1 land with hades in Long Blackgrove Furlong, William Lowndes east
another land with hades in the same furlong, Robert Lowndes both sides
a land in Short Blackgrove Furlong, Charles Bowler east
2 lands with hades in New Lane Furlong together, William Lowndes west
2 lands lying together in Gravell Pitts Furlong, William Lowndes both sides
a land with hades in the same furlong, William Lowndes west
and all William and Dorcas' other customary lands in Blackgrove Feild

To the use of William Lowndes sr of Westminster esq., who sought to be admitted. Rent 4s 1½d, fine 33s.
[William Lowndes paid £232 10s, £157 10s of which he had already lent to the Elliotts as mortgagee; see Lowndes Notebook]

[new hand] Alice Guesse and Elizabeth Guesse, sisters and heirs of John Guesse deceased sought admission to 2 acres which came into the lord's hands on John's death. Rent 6d, fine 4s, fealty respited.

[f.4v] [badly faded - entries include:]
2nd proclamation for John Seaton
4th proclamation for James Dobson and Arthur Crabb
4th proclamation for William Lowndes and the other trustees of the Church house, 29 March 1714
5th proclamatoin for Philip and Richard Barton
5th proclamation for Joan Pitkin
6th proclamation for the heirs of William Gyles
6th proclamation for Thomas Curtis
7th proclamation for William Holt on the death of Robert Holt
8th proclamation for John Simpson
11th proclamation for Samuel Norman
10th proclamation for Charles Inwood

[English] Whereas sev(er)all p(er)sons owners of Land in the Common Feilds of Winslowe have of late more than heretofore ditched up the lands ends so that they cannot without trespassing goe to their own lands to carry of their Corn and Hay nor other owners of Land carry their grain the next & most convenient way as they ought & used to do to the Great p(re)judice of other occupiers of Land in the said Comon Feilds Itt is therefore ordered att this Court that any three persons resideing within the parish of Winslowe who shall serve upon the Jury for this Court Baron or shall hereafter serve upon the Jury att any other Court Baron to be held for this Mannor shall at the request of any Six Coppyholders of lands or Tenements within the p(re)cincts of Winslowe veiw & sett out the Common Feild ways within the Common Feilds of Winslowe aforesaid and shall at the next Court Baron to be held for the said Mannor p(re)sent how they find the same and where such Feild ways ought to be and that no p(er)son shall for the future make any quick hedge or ditch Crosse[?] any headland to p(re)vent Carting thereon but shall or may for that time sett post & rales & other Fences when such Feild shall be sowed with Corn or grain on pain for every such Juryman who shall make default to forfeit & pay to the Lord of this Mannor Two shillings & Six pence And it is likewise ordered that in Case any person or persons who occupy any headland where such hedges are or shall be made shall on notice to them given pursuant to the Orders of this Court neglect or refuse to levell & throw down such hedge or ditch the Feildsmen or Overseers of the order relating to the Common Feilds of Winslowe for the time being shall Cause such hedges & ditches to be levelled & thrown down and the Feildways thereon to be amended And Itt is Further Ordered that where any p(er)son or p(er)sons that has or have or shall make any hedge or ditch next the Common Highway or other place or places leaving no room to goe upon or from his or their lands to carry Dung thereon or Corn or Grass therefrom without trespassing the s(ai)d Feildsmen for the time being (by the advice[?] or consent of the Lord of this Mannor or his Steward for the time being & three or more Coppyholders Landholders in Winslowe aforesaid in Writeing) \shall or may/ throw down & levell or fill up such hedges & ditches in such places as such Feildsmen shall think fitt In order to make convenient Cartways into & out of the s(ai)d Common Feilds And Itt is Further Ordered by consent of the Steward of this Mannor and of the s(ai)d Feildsmen that the said Steward or some p(er)son by his order in his absence and the s(ai)d Feildsmen shall by the direction of the Lord of this Mannor & att the request of any three Coppyholders of this Mannor Occupiers of Land in the Common Feilds of Winslow on Convenient notice for that purpose meet together att the Royal Oak in Winslowe in order to give directions for the putting the Orders of the Court in Execution on pain for every one that shall make default (whether Steward or Feildsman) to forfeit & pay to the Lord of this Mannor the Sum(m)e of three Shillings for every time wittingly offending.
The like order for Grandborough
[Latin] End of this court

Nicho: Merwin Steward