Court baron with view of frankpledge, 6 April 1716

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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., 6 April 2 George 1716 by Nicholas Merwin, gent, steward.

Essoins: Samuel Norman, Robert Seaton, Robert Wyatt, William Shelton jr with many others

Jurors for the lord King:
Stephen Bigg, John Bollard, John Stevens
Thomas Cox, John Hodgekins, William Stevens
William Glenister, George Blake, Joseph Meake
Mark Morris, Thomas Watts, John Heines

Fined for withdrawing from their fellow jurors:
Mark Morris 5s, Thomas Watts 2s 6d, John Heins 1s, Robert Dorsett 1s

Peter Lowndes and Thomas Spratley, surveyors [supervisores] of the king's highways neglected their duties and did not cause the king's highways within the precinct of Winslowe to be repaired.

Court Baron

Essoins: John Bowden, John Bond sr, William Eden, John Chandler, William Elliott, John Henley, Francis Mead, Samuel Missenden with many others

Homage:
Daniel Gyles, Grant Huett, Simon Hogson
John Robinson, Thomas Henley, Henry Townsend sr
Henry Townsend jr, Henry Emerton, Benedict Holland att Elm
William Illing, John Gascoyne, William Smith

Roger Vaughan died since the last court seised of a messuage and 2 "yard lands". Heriot a mare worth [blank]. On 10 Dec last he surrendered by John Markham and Edmond Pitkin all holdings "as such Estate and Estates" as he appoints in his will. He made his will in the presence of 3 witnesses: Roger Adams, John Markham and Edmond Pitkin. Recites will.
[f.1v] Thomas and John Vaughan sought admission. Rent 6s, fine £6.

Philip Budd jr died since the last court seised of 5 acres. John Budd is his brother and next heir. Heriot arises. On 13 Oct last he surrendered by Thomas Henley and Simon Hogson all his holdings to the use of his will. It is not known if he made his will. 1st proclamation made for his heirs. [read will]

Robert Elliott died since the last court seised of a messuage and 8 acres. Robert Elliott jr is his son and next heir, of full age. Heriot arises. On 27 Dec last he surrendered by Charles Bowler and William Elliott all his holdings to the use of his will. It is not known if he made his will. 1st proclamation made for his heirs. [read will]

Catherine Eden widow and Robert Eden on 3 Oct last surrendered by the steward a messuage or messuages in the Sheepstreet in Winslowe in the occupation of Benjamin Burrall and John Seaton jr with houses, outhouses, buildings, yards, backyards. To the use of Benjamin Saunders of Winslowe baker, on condition that the surrender is to be void if they pay him £30 and 5% interest within 6 months. Benjamin did not come; 1st proclamation made.

Edward Reddall on 5 Nov last surrendered by the steward part of a cottage in his own occupation
[f.2r] as it was then divided with barns, yards, backyards, part of the tenement lately bought by Edward from John Henley and Hester his wife. To Edward's use for his life, then to Edward Reddall jr one of his sons and Joan his wife for their lives, then to the right heirs of Edward jr. Edward sr, Edward jr and Joan did not come. 1st proclamation made. [This seems to have been in Church Street. The original sale hasn't been traced.]

John Deely and Elizabeth his wife on 7 Nov last surrendered a "Platt" of arable land and grassland in Hollow Furrow Feild adjoining Grove Leys on which "a Brick kiln" now stands containing 4 acres. To the use of John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel Deely, on trust that they should be bought [sic] for the best price which can be got and with the money arising from such purchase [sic], and until such purchase is made they should pay Martha Deely widow £5 p.a. in quarterly payments beginning next Feast of St Thomas the Apostle. And on the further trust to place the money arising from the purchase out at interest during Martha's life, and after her decease on trust to pay to the said John Deely £4 when his wife joins in such a purchase, and then to pay to John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel Deely the residue of the money, deducting expenses. John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel were called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.
[The sale followed the instructions of their father Thomas Deely's will. The land was bought by William Lowndes (see below).]

Rebeccah Hughes spinster, Thomas Worrall and Elizabeth his wife, Samuel Foster clerk and Alice his wife, Richard Norris and Hester his wife, customary tenants, on 23 Jan 1715/16 surrendered by the steward:

a cottage at Hanging Stile in Winslowe with houses, outhouses, buildings, barns, stables, yards, backyards
a "slip" or parcel of land adjoining, lately being between the houses and yards late in the occupation of Henry Hughes and Richard Tring
a slip or piece of land on which "a fence" of posts and "pales" at "the corner" of the house late Richard Tring's now stands
liberty to put and place a post [posticum] at the corner of the domicile late Richard Tring's 6 inches square, and to put other posts and pales "to range directe and even and strait" from the 6 inch square post on the east to the post standing within "the fence" late Henry Hughes' and belonging to the said surrendered premisses
liberty to come into the land late Richard Tring's and Margaret his wife's and Sarah Hobcroft's "to drive nails homeward" and repair such posts and pales at all "reasonable times" when there is reason (reserving to Margaret lately wife of Richard Tring and Sarah Hobcroft and her heirs liberty at all reasonable times to come into the Chewre at the south side of the house late in the occupation of Richard Tring to repair the domicile as often as there is reason).

All which surrendered premisses are now in the occupation of Thomas Worrall. To the use of Thomas Mayne of Addington gent., on condition that the surrender is to be void if Thomas Worrall pays him £50 with interest on 24 July next at Thomas Mayne's domicile in Addington. Thomas Mayne was called and did not come. 1st proclamation made.
[Thomas Worrall had inherited an interest in the property from his mother Mary Seaton; the other women were the daughters of Henry Hughes]

William Lowndes sr esq., customary tenant, and Rebecca his wife on 1 Feb last surrendered by the steward all the lands in Blackgrove Feild of Shipton containing 16½ acres lately William and Dorcas Elliott's, to which William Lowndes was admitted at the court on 30 Sep last, and all his pieces of land dispersed in the common fields of Shipton containing 12 acres, with common of pasture for 2 cows, late Thomas Henley's, to which William Lowndes was admitted at the same court on the surrender of Thomas Henley and Elizabeth his wife. To the use of William Lowndes' will.

[f.2v] William Bence surrendered a messuage or cottage or messuages or cottages with orchard and backyard in Winslowe in the occupation of himself and [blank] Arnett. To the use of Richard Tatham of North Marston and Thomas Thorpe, on condition to be void if William Bence pays [illegible] on 6 June. Rent [blank], fine 5s.

William Mead and Sarah his wife surrendered a cottage in Winslowe in which Elizabeth Norman lately lived, now in the occupation of Samuel Wilston, with orchards, gardens, backyards. To the use of Samuel Wilston. Rent ¾d, fine 5s.

Henry Townsend jr sought admission to a messuage and all other holdings late of William Townsend his father deceased: a messuage and 5½ acres
[f.3r] late the land of [blank] Glenister and in Blackgrove Feild 2½ acres:

1 acre in Brookway Furlong
a half-acre more there
1 land in Meads side Furlong
2 lands more there
3 lands at Short Furlong
In Blackgrove Feild 1 land where a path crosses
1 acre in Bewells Dean Furlong
3 lands in Dry Mead Furlong
2 lands in Licehill Furlong
4 butts containing 1 acre in Woodway Furlong
1 acre n Allmead Furlong
1 land in Snout Hale
In the Redd Feild 1 acre in Pease Furlong
2 lands in Slough Furlong
2 lands in Rodmore
1 land in Snout Furlong
6 butts containing 1 acre in Oxacre Furlong
2 lands and 2 roods in Blackpitt Furlong
1 land more there
In the Cowpasture 1 "ley" in Varnam Furlong
2 other leys in Short Foxton Furlong
1 other ley more there
In Blackgrove Feild 3 ridges containing 1 acre

All which premisses came into the lord's hands on the surrender of William Townsend presented at the court on 20 April 1715 to the use of his will. Recites will.
[f.3v] The lord granted seisin to Henry under the condition in the will. Rent 8s 4½d, fine £3.

Robert Gibbs surrendered the messuage in which he now lives in Winslowe with houses, outhouses, yards, orchards, backyards (except the liberty of Nicholas Merwin gent. in the premisses surrendered to him on 4 Feb 1700). To the use of Robert for his life, then to William Gibbs one of his sons, on condition that William pays £50 within 12 months of Robert's decease to such persons as Robert directs in his will. Rent 3d, fine 5s.
[This refers to 22 High Street]

[f.4r] [written in another hand and sewn into the main document]

John Parradine, brother and heir of William Parradine, sought admission to a cottage which came into the lord's hands on William's death. Rent 3d, fine 5s, heriot by composition 6d.

Robert Stevens, son of Robert Stevens deceased, sought admission to a messuage and certain lands which came into the lord's hands on his father's death presented at the court on 20 April 1715. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

3rd proclamation for Nicholas Pleastead
12th proclamation for Samuel Norman
5th proclamation for William Lowndes esq. and others
7th proclamation for Thomas Barton and Richard Barton

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin Steward

Court Baron, 6 September 1716

[f.5r] Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq. 6 Sep 3 George 1716 by Nicholas Merwin gent., steward

Essoins: none. Complaints: none.

Jurors: Henry Townsend, Robert Manwaring, George Thorpe
John Woodward, William Tims jr

Henry King surrendered the messuage in which Henry Cox now lives. Procedure of common recovery. All surrendered to Henry King. Rent 12d, fine 5s.

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin Steward

Court baron with view of frankpledge, 10 October 1716

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Manor of Winslowe with members. Court of View of Frankpledge with Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq., 10 Oct 3 George 1716 by Nicholas Merwin, gent, steward.

Essoins: none

Jurors for the lord king:
Simon Hogson, Robert Eden jr att Pound, Robert Gibbs jr
Benjamin Saunders, Thomas Worrall, Thomas Pitkin
Joseph White, John Mountague, Joseph Worrall jr
Squier Emerton, William Dancer, John Hazzard

Common fine [usual sums]

Robert Bowden and Oliver Mayne were chosen as constables of Winslowe in place of Stephen Bigg and Abraham Day.
Abraham Day was chosen as tithingman of Winslowe in place of George Blake.
William Elliott was chosen as constable of Shipton in place of Thomas Henley.

Court Baron

Essoins: Robert Dorsett, John Chennells, Robert Grange esq., Samuel Missenden, John Bond with many others

Homage:
Thomas Foster, Thomas Blake, John Budd, William Eden
Samuel Norman, William Shelton jr, John Henley, John Wyatt
Henry Curtis, John Hodgekins, Thomas Mountague, Thomas Rutland
Robert Stevens, John Thorpe sr, Nicholas Wyatt, Henry Townsend & George Stevens

A fine of 1s was imposed on William Shelton jr because he withdrew from his fellow jurors at this court.

Daniel Gyles depastured 4 horses and 2 cows 3 separate times in the Fallow Feild of Winslowe after 26 July last. Robert Gibbs Cooper: 1 horse. William Eden: 1 horse.
William Norman "the parish clerk" depastured 1 horse in the common for sheep, against the orders. Amerced 1s each.

Augustine Seaton, Richard Gibbs and William Perkins of Shipton depastured "colts untied" against the orders.

Robert Bowden depastured 1 horse. Roger West, Thomas Whiteeaves and Robert Gibbs depastured horses and cows in the common for sheep between 25 March and 25 July.

William Norman son of Samuel Norman depastured 80 sheep in "the wheat stubble" before the field was "ridd" 10 days, sheep not having been depastured there in the summer.

Robert Gibbs jr and John Shelton blacksmith "raked haume" and took it away from the lands of Simon Hogston without his assent. Amerced 6d each.

Henry King and Mary his wife on 6 Sep last surrendered the messuage in Winslowe in which Henry Cox now lives, with outhouses, buildings, orchards, gardens. To the use of Charles Challoner of Middle Cleydon gent. and Joseph Eyres of Middle Cleydon Yeoman. On condition that the surrender is to be void if Henry and Mary pay to the Rt Hon. John Viscount Fermanagh £93 (due from Henry King to him for arrears of rent of closes, lands and tenements in Middle Cleydon on 25 March last), with interest from 6 Sep, at the Viscount's domicile in Middle Cleydon. And if Henry pays the Viscount all such sums as afterwards become due for rent within a month of the times when the rent is due. Rent [blank], fine 5s.

[f.1v] Grant Hewett, customary tenant, and Elizabeth his wife surrendered:

a messuage in Winslowe now or late in the occupation of Esquire Emerton Gardiner and Martha Taylor widow or their assigns
a close belonging to it now divided into 2 closes or gardens containing 5 acres
a piece of land called Graunts Baulke now divided into 2 small closes containing 1½ acres adjoining the premisses
houses, outhouses, barns, stables, orchards, gardens, backyards etc.

To the use of William Lowndes sr of Westminster esq., who was present in court and sought admission. Rent [blank], fine 13s.
[William Lowndes paid £340, but the property (in Horn Street) was already mortgaged to him for £200; see Lowndes Notebook.]

John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel Deely, and Martha Deely widow, and Elizabeth wife of John Deely surrendered a parcel of arable land and "sweard ground" in Hollow Furrow Feild alias Oldmill Feild on which "a Brickkiln" now stands, containing 4 acres. To the use of William Lowndes sr esquire, who sought admission by Peter Lowndes his attorney. Rent 1s, fine 8s.

Thomas Mayne of Addington sought admission to a cottage at Hanging Stile [described as above] which came into the lord's hands on the surrender of 23 Jan 1715 presented at the court on 6 April last.

[f.2r] Robert Elliott sought admission to a messuage and 8 acres of land which came into the lord's hands on the death and surrender of Robert Elliott his father presented at the court on 6 April last. Rent [blank], fine 16s.

John Henley and Henry Townsend sought admission to the messuage or cottage in Shipton in which Mary Tomlin and Thomas George lately lived, and also to the equity of redemption of a "pightle" of "sweard ground" adjoining Mary Tomlin's house from the pales there to the west, and to the hedge next to the Saw pitt in Shipton, John Wyatt's house north. The premises came into the lord's hands on the surrender of Mary Tomlin widow at the court on 30 Sep 1715. They were admitted on the trust contained in the surrender. Rent ½d, fine 5s.

John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel Deely sought admission to a "Platt" of arable land and grassland in Hollow Furrow Feild adjoining Grove Leys on which "a Brickkiln" [laterariam] lately stood, containing 4 acres, which came into the lord's hands on the surrender of John Deely and Elizabeth his wife dated 1 Nov 1715, presented at the court on 6 April last. Rent 1s, heriot by composition 2s 6d, fine [blank].

Jane Kenwrick widow, Elizabeth and Jane Kenwrick Spinsters surrendered a messuage in Shipton now in the occupation of Charles Bowler with outhouses, barns, stables, yards, orchards, gardens, backyards. To the use of Henry Townsend sr of Shipton Yeoman for his life. Then to the use of Mary, now Henry's wife, and Emma Line his daughter for their lives. After their deceases, to the use of Henry Lyne, Emma's son, in perpetuity. Rent 4d, fine 5s. Henry Lyne's fealty was respited.

John Henley and Henry Townsend surrendered the equity of redemption of a pightle of sweard ground [as above]. To the use of John Wyatt of Shipton gent, on condition that the surrender is to be void if John Henley and Henry Townsend pay him "the principal summe" of £10 with interest from 30 Sep 1715 on 25 March next. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

Robert Eden sr carpenter surrendered 1 acre of ley in Sheep Coat Furlong extending to the cottage now in his own occupation. To the use of Benjamin Saunders of Winslowe baker, on condition that the surrender is to be void if Robert pays him £15 7s 6d on 11 April next. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

John Wyatt of Shipton gent. sought admission to the "pightle" adjoining the house of Mary Hopkins [sic] (late widow of Edward Tomlin) [as above]. Seisin granted under the condition in Mary's surrender. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

Robert Eden and Ann his wife, customary tenants, surrendered 1 acre of grassland in New mill Feild in the furlong called Long Mead leys, Thomas Blake
[f.2v] east, Mr Townsend west. To the use of Philip Budd and Elizabeth his wife for their lives, then to James Budd their son. Philip, Elizabeth and James did not come; 1st proclamation made.

[recites will of Philip Budd the younger]

Robert Eden jr att Pound and Mary his wife customary tenants surrendered the reversion expectant on the death of Ann Eden widow of a messuage lying at The Pound now in Ann's occupation. To the use of Robert and Mary for their lives, then to Robert's heirs. Rent 6d, fine 5s.

William Lowndes esq. customary tenant and Rebecca his wife, Henry Townsend yeoman another customary tenant and Mary his wife, Emma Line widow, Edward Collier butcher and Jane his wife, and Joan Townsend spinster other customary tenants (Emma, Jane and Joan being daughters and coheirs of Emma Townsend now deceased lately Henry's wife by Henry Townsend) surrendered a messuage in Shipton now or late in the occupation of Henry or his subtenants, and the adjoining close lying for 1 acre, and all the following lands in Shipton:

In Allmead Furlong 1 ridge, the land of Richard Phipps (now deceased) east
1 acre in the same furlong, the land of William Wyatt (now deceased) east
5 ridges in the same furlong, the land once John Henley deceased's west
In West Slade 1 ridge, late Richard Phipps' west
1 ridge in Drymead, late John Henley's west
3 acres in the same field lately Thomas Glenister's at Licehill
1 ridge of "ley ground", the land late John Baven's south
4 ridges at Snout, late John Henley's west
In the Redfeild 1 ridge in Lower Clay Furlong, late John Henley's east
1 ridge in Slow, late William Wyatt's east
In Red Moore 3 ridges, late Richard Phipps' south
1 ridge at Vernum, the land late Thomas Elliott's north
1 ridge at Foxton, late Richard Phipps' south
1 ridge at Walls, the land now in the possession of Mr Robert Lowndes south
2 ridges \in/ the "furlonge" called Walls abutting on them [sic]
1 ridge at Blackpitt, late Richard Phipps' east
5 ridges at Peartree, late Richard Phipps' west
1 ridge at Copped More, late John Henley's east
1 ridge in Amersland, the land late one Widow Glenister's west
1 ridge in Weed Furlong, late John Henley's west
2 ridges more in the same furlong near the king's highway
3 ridges at Old Furlong, late John Henley's west
In Blackgrove Feild 1 ridge at Redlinch, late John Henley's north
At Smiths Walls 2 ridges, late Richard Phipps west
In Bulls Dean 2 ridges, late William Wyatt's east
2 acres at Mead side
1 ridge at Stert, late Richard Phipps' south
1 close containing 1½ acres in the same furlong
1 ridge, late Richard Phipps' north
at Dirt land 2 ridges, late Richard Phipps' west
at Gravel Pitts 1 ridge, the land late Francis Glenister's (now deceased) east
[f.3r] 1 ridge at Reedon, late John Henley's east
3 ridges at Newlean, late Francis Glenister's west, the land late Widow Miller's (now deceased) north
2 acres of meadow, the land late Widow Miller's west
1 acre of meadow in Housham adjoining the stream [torrenti]
in Long Blackgrove 1 ridge, the land late George Elliott's west
In the Cowpasture in Breach Furlong 3 ridges, the land late Robert Stevens' east
3 other ridges abutting on The Beasts watering
another ridge in the same furlong
1 ridge at Redmore, the land once Charles Bowler's east
2 other ridges at Vernum hill, the land late John Hogston's (now deceased) north
common of pasture for 5 cows

The lands with the close contain 40 acres in all. To the use of George Stevens. Procedure of common recovery. Nicholas Wyatt complains against him. Emma Line etc. call Abraham Day. All surrender to William Lowndes, who is present in court and seeks admisison. Rent [blank], fine 80s.
[William Lowndes paid £520 in all, including writing off £160 which Henry Townsend already owed him; see Lowndes Notebook.]

William Lowndes esq. customary tenant and Rebecca his wife surrendered all the following copyhold messuages, lands etc. in Winslowe and Shipton:

A messuage with orchard and backyard lately William Holloway LLD's in Shipton and 42½ acres of land in Shipton and Winslowe with common for 7 cows in the Cowpasture of Shipton. They were acquired by William Lowndes from William Holloway and particularly described in a "Common Recovery" and surrender at the court on 31 March 1703
A messuage in Winslow lately John Stutsbury's with barns, stables, houses, "malthouses", yards, gardens, buildings, which were surrendered by John Stutsbury and others to William Lowndes at the court on 1-2 Oct 1703
A "toft" or piece of land on which a cottage lately stood in Shipton near the house lately William Wyatt deceased's, and the close and backyard adjoining containing 3 roods, which were surrendered by John Seaton yeoman and Elizabeth his wife to William Lowndes at the court on 25 May 1705. And afterwards they were "laid into" the close or backyard lately William Holloway's.
All the pieces of land in the common fields of Shipton lately John Henley's, containing by measurement 16 acres 3 roods 11 perches, and 3 acres in The Cowpasture of Shipton and common of pasture for 6 cows, and 6 acres of "leys" in the Cowpasture without any common for cows, all acquired by William Lowndes from John Henley and others, and particularly described in the surrender on which William Lowndes was admitted at the court on 22 Oct 1705
All the separate pieces of land dispersed in the fields of Shipton containing by estimation 18 acres lately Henry Townsend's, particularly described in a surrender made by him and others on which William Lowndes was admitted at the court held on 21 July 1706
The piece of land called Bradford Peice containing by estimation 12 acres in the field of Winslowe, a half-acre of land at Nantditch, and the land containing 20 acres by estimation in the fields of Shipton. They were acquired by William Lowndes from Joseph Dandridge and are particularly described in a surrender made by him and Martha his wife on which William Lowndes was admitted at the court held on 21 June [sic] 1706.
All the parcels of land in the fields of Winslowe containing by estimation 13½ acres which William Lowndes acquired from Augustine Seaton, Mary his wife and Elizabeth Seaton widow, and are particularly described in an absolute surrender made by them to William Lowndes at the court on 25 June 1707
2 acres of land in Coldham Furlong lately Thomas Whiteing's, described in a surrender made by him and his wife to William Lowndes at the court on 22-23 April 1708
A messuage in or near the Sheep Street now or late in the occupation of Richard Benbow, and a cottage lately built "behind the same" which was in the occupation of Widow Hodgekins, acquired by William Lowndes from Thomas Foster and Elizabeth his wife and absolutely surrendered by them at the court on 9 May 1709
A messuage with orchard and garden adjoining in Winslowe now or late in the tenure of Peter Goldsworth, and 40 acres of land in Winslowe and Shipton now or late in the tenure of Thomas Henley, all part of the customary hereditaments of William Elliot deceased. By his surrender and last will they came to Joseph Dandridge, who surrendered them to William Lowndes at the court on 28 Aug 1710.
A close of pasture called Great Cowmead Close containing 8 acres in Winslowe to which William Lowndes was admitted at the court on 16 April 1711 on various surrenders by John Spooner, brother and heir of Thomas Spooner deceased, and Robert Spooner and Ann his wife
A messuage in Shipton lately Thomas Miller's with a close or garden adjoining, and a close called Dean Close, and 6 acres of land in the fields of Shipton and common of pasture for 3 cows and 2 pieces of "Lott hedge" in the precincts of Shipton, all lately acquired by William Lowndes from Thomas Miller, and surrendered by him and his wife at the court on 18 Oct 1714
A piece of land on part of which a messuage stood in or near the Sheep street, lately demolished, acquired from Martha, John, Joseph, Matthew, Anthony and Daniel Deely who made an absolute surrender at the court on 1 Oct 1714
2 closes of meadow or pasture called the Shade Closes containing 8 acres, and a piece of "leys" with arable land adjoining containing 1 acre with the hedge belonging to it at Lambs Leys Furlong, and a piece of meadow at Housham containing a half-acre, and 2 acres of arable land and grassland lying together in Newlean Furlong, which were all John Henley's. And all William Lowndes' other lands which were John Henley's in Blackgrove Feild in Shipton. William Lowndes was admitted at the court on 20 April 1715 on an absolute surrender which had been made by John Henley and Katherine his wife
5 acres of land in the fields of Shipton of which 2 acres lie in the Cowpasture, acquired by William Lowndes from John Shelton jr and Jane his wife who surrendered them at the court on 20 April 1715
10 acres of arable land and pasture dispersed in the common fields of Shipton, lately the land of William Stevens and John Stevens or one of them, with common for 1 cow in the Cowpasture of Shipton, all particularly described in a surrender made by William and John at the court on 20 April 1715
12 acres of land diespersed in the fields of Shipton lately Thomas Henly's and Elizabeth his wife's with common of pasture for 2 cows in the Cowpasture of Shipton, described in the absolute surrender by Thomas Henly and his wife to William Lowndes at the court on 30 Sep 1715
16½ acres in Blackgrove Feild in Shipton lately William Elliott of Shipton's and Dorcas Elliott widow's described in a surrender
[f.4r] at the court on 30 Sep 1715, and all other lands which were William and Dorcas Elliott's in Blackgrove Feild "comprehended" in the same surrender
a messuage in Shipton now or late in the possession of Henry Townsend or his subtenants, a close adjoining lying for 1 acre, and 40 acres (with the close) in the fields of Shipton with common of pasture for 5 cows, and all other customary lands which were Henry Townsend's or Mary his wife's or Emma Line's (one of Henry's daughters) or Edward Collier's or Jane his wife's (another daughter) or Joan Townsend spinster's (the other daughter), all surrendered, recovered and "assured" at this court to the use of William Lowndes
a messuage in Winslow lately Grant Hewett's and various closes containing about 6½ acres, surrendered at this court
all William Lowndes' other customary lands and tenements held of the manor of Winslow, and all William Lowndes' "shares" in any customary lands and tenements held of the manor of Winslow

Excepting all such customary lands and tenements as were surrendered to the use of William Lowndes on trust or for security of principal money now due and unpaid, except those equities of redemption "foreclosed" by absolute surrender. The lands surrendered by William Lowndes and Rebecca his wife contain by estimation 286 acres. The surrender is to the use of Charles Shales of London Goldsmith and Peter Lowndes of Winslow Yeoman, on trust for such uses to be declared in certain indentures dated 10 Oct 1716 between William Lowndes of the one part and Charles Shales and Peter Lowndes of the other part, or from time to time as appointed in "pursuance" of the indenture, and for no other use. Charles Shales by John Wyatt his attorney and Peter Lowndes in his own person sought admission. Rent [blank], fine £16 12s.

[ff.4r, 4v, 5r: English] Indenture made 10 Oct 1716 between (1) William Lowndes the Elder of Chesham esq. (2) Charles Shales of London Goldsmith & Peter Lowndes of Winslow Yeoman. The trustees "shall permitt & suffer the said Wm Lowndes ... to receive take & enjoy the rents issues & proffitts" for his life. After his decease they shall permit Robert Lowndes, eldest son & heir apparent, to receive the rents etc for his life. After his decease they shall permit Wm Lowndes (first son of Robert) to receive the rents for his life. Then his sons and their heirs males. For default of such issue they shall permit Richard Lowndes (second son of Robert) to receive the rents. Other provisions if he has no issue. Signed in the presence of John Wyatt, Richard Gibbs, [Peter?] Goldsworth. Signed by Nicholas Merwin.

[f.6r] 3rd proclamation for [illegible below stitching]
3rd proclamation for heirs of Nicholas Pleastead
10th proclamation for John Simpson
8th proclamation for Thomas Barton & Richard Barton
13th proclamation for Samuel Norman

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin Steward

Court baron, 17 December 1716

Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq. held 27 Dec 3 George 1716 by Nicholas Merwin gent. steward

Homage: Joseph Turner, John Wright, John Longbridge
Thomas Whiteeaves, Thomas Wright, William Gibbs
Robert Stevens, John Bowden, William Shelton

Charles King and Katherine his wife on 30 Nov last surrendered by the steward a messuage in the Market place of Winslowe adjoining the messuage of Joseph Turner surgeon. To the use of Sarah Gyles of Winslowe widow. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin Steward

Court baron, 16 January 1716/17

[f.6v] Court Baron of Robert Lowndes esq. held 16 Jan 3 George 1716 by Nicholas Merwin gent. steward

Essoins: none. Complaints: none

Jurors: Thomas Watts, Stephen Bigg sr, Robert Eden Victualler, Benjamin Saunders
Robert Gibbs jr, Richard Biggs gent., John Shelton

Nicholas Merwin acknowledged himself safisfied according to the condition of a surrender presented at the court on 18 Oct 1710, made by Daniel Seaton to the use of Peter Lowndes & John Henley on trust for Nicholas and his heirs. [signed] Nicho Merwin

Daniel Seaton and John Seaton (Daniel's son and nepos of John Seaton sr deceased) surrendered 4 acres of arable land, ley, meadow and pasture in New Mill Feild:

1 acre of ley in Westerne Close, Mr Richard Bigg west
1 acre of arable land in Westerne Furlong, John Seaton west
2 acres of arable land and meadow in Hawkeslow Furlong, Benjamin Saunders north

To the use of Richard Bigg of Winslowe gent. Rent 1s, fine 8s.

Daniel and John also surrendered 1 acre of arable land with the "hadland" adjoining in the Old Mill Feild in the Old Mill Furlong, leading on the north side towards Kenistons Close. To the use of Benjamin Saunders and Elizabeth his wife for their lives, then to Frances and Ann Saunders their daughters for their lives, then to be divided equally between the heirs of their bodies, or to Benjamin's rightful heirs. Rent [blank], fine [blank].

Daniel and John also surrendered the messuage in which John Seaton deceased lately lived in Winslowe with houses, outhouses, buildings, barns, stables, yards, orchards, gardens. To the use of John Shelton of Winslowe Blacksmith and Robert Gibbs jr of Winslow Cooper. On trust to permit Daniel to hold for his life, then by mortgage or "demise" to pay £5 to each brother and sister of John surviving at Daniel's death "in discharge" of the sums burdened on the premisses and other lands, viz. 4 acres surrendered to Mr Richard Bigg and 1 acre to Benjamin Saunders, by surrender of John Seaton deceased presented at the court on 30 Sep 1709. In default of such payment, on trust for such brothers and sisters and their heirs [until?] payment by the said John Seaton, then on trust for the said John Seaton and his heirs, John Seaton and his heirs indemnifying Richard Bigg, Benjamin Saunders and their heirs from the payment of the separate sums of £5, and from all costs which befall Richard Bigg, Benjamin Saunders, John Shelton & Robert Gibbs. Rent [blank], fine 5s.

End of this court
Nicho: Merwin Steward