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Expand 1 - Records found in Shire Hall basement.1 - Records found in Shire Hall basement.
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Expand 1 - Manor of Chippenham: Court Rolls.1 - Manor of Chippenham: Court Rolls.
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Expand 4 - Manor of Chippenham. Manorial Deeds.4 - Manor of Chippenham. Manorial Deeds.
Expand 5 - Chippenham. Terriers and Rentals.5 - Chippenham. Terriers and Rentals.
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1 - Copy of licence granted to Thomas Audley, knight, to alienate to John Bowles the Manor of Chippenham, rectory and church with advowson and tithes.
2 - Description of Manor of Chippenham taken from a copy of particular for a grant in Fee to Edward North in exchange for other lands.
3 - Account of rents, manors, tenements, tithes etc. formerly held by preceptory of Carbrooke, Norfolks, and then in King's hands. Includes detailed description of Chippenham held by John Bowles at rent of £33 6a 8d.
4 - Homage done by Thomas Bowles for the Manor of Chippenham, formerly held by his father John Bowles from Henry VIII.
5 - Sir William Russell of Chippenham to John Gotobed of Bury St Edmonds, Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole and others. Deed to settle Manors of Chippenham and Bretgrange, site of dissolved priory, rectory and parsonage, together with other manors, messuages and lands in Cambridgeshire, Yorkshire and Carmathen to hold to the uses stated.
6 - Francis Russell baronet of Chippenham, Dame Katherine his wife and others to William Percivall and Simon Starkey of Chippenham. Covenant to levy fine on: Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of dissolved priory, capital messuage called Chippenham Hall, rectory of Snailwell and all other messuages, lands etc., in Chippenham, Snailwell and Fordham, Manors of Stetchworth, Palmers, Madfreys (Malfreys) with messuages and lands, Manor of Biggen with lands, capital messuage called Fordham, Ditton Park and messuages in Wood Ditton. In trust for the purpose of suffering recovery by Thomas Chicheley of Wimple and Gerard Russell of Fordham.
7 - William Percivall and Simon Starkey v. Francis Russell baronet, Katherine his wife, John Russell their son and Edward Walrend. Fine relating to manors of Chippenham, Brentgrange, Stetchworth, Palmers, Madfreys (Malfreys) and Biggen, with appurtenances of the late priory of Chippenham and to 20 messuages, 10 cottages, 10 tofts, 1 watermill, 3 windmills, 2 dove-cots, 40 gardens, 40 orchards, 800 acres wood, 1500 acres furze and heath, 1000 acres moor, 200 acres marsh.
8 - Thomas Chicheley and Gerard Russell v. William Percivall and Simon Starkey. Recovery of property as in R55/7/7/7.
9 - John Russell, baronet and Dame Francis, his wife, both of Chippenham to Richard Parr of Chippenham and William Salmon of Fulham, Middlesex. Covenant to levy fine on manors of Chippenham, Brentgrange, site of dissolved priory of Chippenham, capital messuage called Chippenham Hall, manors of Stetchworth, Palmers, Madreys (Malfreys), tithes etc. of rectories of Chippenham, Brentgrange and Stetchworth, Ditton Park and lands and messuages in Wood Ditton. For the uses stated.
10 - Richard Parr and William Salmon v. John Russell, baronet, and Francis, his wife. Fine relating to manors of Chippenham, Brentgrange, Stetchworth, Palmers, Madfreys (Malfreys), with appurtenances of the late priory of Chippenham and to 20 messuages, 8 cottages, 10 tofts, 2 windmills, 2 dove-cots, 20 gardens, 20 orchards, 550 acres land, 30 acres meadow, 280 acres pasture, 300 acres wood, 1500 acres furze and heath, 100 acre moor, 200 acres marsh with appurtenances in Chippenham, Isleham, Badlingham, Fordham, Exning, Stetchworth, Dullingham, Wood Ditton, together with the rectories of Chippenham and Stetchworth with oblations etc.
11 - John Russell, baronet, of Chippenham and trustees to John Claypole, the younger, of Northborough, Northampton, and others. Lease and Release of messuage and ground, called Parsonage Yard, with other pieces of land in Chippenham, including 5000 acres arable, in trust for the uses stated.
12 - John Russell, baronet, of Chippenham and trustees to John Claypole, the younger, of Northborough, Northampton, and others. Lease and Release of piece of land adjoining house, called Gazoms.
13 - Edward Soame of London and others to Sir John Russell. Agreement to release Sir John Russell from Recognisance provided he performs covenants as in Indenture Tripartite of even date.
14 - John Claypole of Norborough to Dame Frances Russell, widow of Sir John Russell. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/11-12.
15-17 - Edward Bourne of London, trustee for Gerard Russell of Fordham Abbey to Dame Frances Russell. Lease and Release of manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, with messuages and lands not already conveyed 10 May and 2 June 1665 - i.e. property as in R55/7/7/11-12 - and 25/26 February 1672. See R55/7/7/106. With counterpart of release.
18 - Dame Francis Russell to Edward Atkins of Lincoln's Inn. Mortgage of manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of priory, Chippenham Hall, 10 acres meadow, 7 acres pasture, 2 acres meadow called New Park, 18 acres arable and other messuages and lands in Chippenham.
19 - Edward Atkins of Lincoln's Inn to Peter Hoet, the elder of London. Assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/18.
20 - Edward Atkins and Dame Francis Russell to Sir James Rushout of Essex. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/718.
21 - Dame Frances Russell to Sir James Rushout of Essex. Withdrawal of proviso in mortgage 9 July 1678. With assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/11-12.
22 - Dame Frances Russell of Chippenham to Sir James Rushout. Bond to perform covenants in indenture of even date.
23-24 - Dame Frances Russell of Chippenham to Sir William Franckland of Yorkshire. Assignment of Mortgage, by way of Lease and Release of manors of Chippenham and Brentgrave, Chippenham Hall and messuages, farms and lands elsewhere in Chippenham and Cambridgeshire.
25-26 - Dame Frances Russell of Chippenham and Sir William Franckland of Yorkshire to John Pollexsen, Henry Pollexsen and Charles Chamberlain, all of London. Assignment of mortgage, by way of Lease and Release, of property as in R55/7/7/23-24.
27 - John Pollexsen of London to Sir William Russell of Chippenham. Covenant to deliver for cancellation Recognisance of even date, provided Sir William Russell, within the next year, pays the principal sum for which property as in R55/7/7/25-26 was originally mortgaged.
28 - Sir William Russell of Chippenham and Dame Frances Russell to Sir James Rushout of Northwich, Worcester. Confirmation of previous mortgages of property as in R55/7/7/20 and R55/7/7/21.
29 - Sir James Rushout of Worcester, Dame Frances Russell and Sir William Russell and the Honourable Robert Russell, both of Middlesex. Assignment of Mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/20 and R55/7/7/21 in trust to wait upon the inheritance.
30-31 - William Webb of Holborn, Gerard Russell, Kiliphet Russell and Elizabeth Russell to the Honourable Edward Russell and Henry Preistman, both of Middlesex. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/11-12 in trust to wait upon the inheritance. With counterpart of even date.
32 - William Webb of Holborn, Dame Frances Russell and Sir William Russell of Chippenham to Hon. Edward Russell of Middlesex. Assignment of judgement, dated Easter Term, 1677 for debt and damages in connection with manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange and others lands in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
33-34 - Sir William Russell of Chippenham and others to the Hon. Edward Russell of Middlesex. Lease and Release of manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, Chippenham Hall. Rectory of Chippenham with all other lands, tenements, farms etc., in Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Snailwell and Kennet in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk with covenant to levy fine.
35 - Sir William Russell of Chippenham and others to the Hon. Edward Russell of Middlesex. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/33-34.
36-37 - Edward Russell of Chippenham to Sir William Russell of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Assignment of mortgage on messuages, tenements and farms in Chippenham. With counterpart of even date.
38 - Robert Russell, Gerard Russell and others to Sir William Russell and Dame Frances Russell. Acknowledgement of legacies due by will of Sir John Russell, deceased. With confirmation to Edward Russell of Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange.
39 - William Anderson of Chippenham to Right Hon. Edward Russell, Treasurer of H.M. Navy. (Lease and) Release of 'Black Boy' messuage and 3 roods freehold in Chippenham. See R55/7/7/110 ff. for other deeds relating to this property.
40-41 - William Nelson of Chippenham to Right Hon. Edward, Earl of Orford. Lease and Release of messuage with close and cottage, another messuage, close of 2 acres arable, 2 closes arable, close of pasture, and messuage with lands in Chippenham. With covenant to levy fine.
42 - William Nelson of Chippenham to Right Hon. Edward, Earl of Orford. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/40-41.
43 - Sir Edward Atkins of Pickenham, Norfolk, William Nelson of Chippenham concurring, to Lord Robert Russell, trustee to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. Assignment of Mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/40-41 to attend the inheritance.
44 - Reverend Samuel Sparhawke of Norton, Herts., and Anne his wife to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. (Lease and) Release of messuages or farm, formerly 2 messuages or farms in Chippenham with lands and appurtenances. With covenant to levy fine.
45 - Reverend Samuel Sparhawke of Norton, Herts., and Anne his wife to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/44.
46 - Thomas Troughton of London, Reverend Samuel Sparhawke concurring, to Lord Robert Russell, trustee for Edward, Earl of Orford. Assignment of Mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/44 to attend the inheritance.
47-48 - Edward, Earl of Orford v. Samuel Sparhawke, Anne his wife and William Nelson. Fine relating to 6 messuages, 6 barns, 5 stables, 1 ale-house, 1 dove-cot, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 190 acres land, 4 acres meadow, 3 acres pasture with appurtenances in Chippenham.
49-50 - Reverend Robert Peachey of Exning to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. Lease and Release of 1 acre pasture called Swans Pin in Chippenham.
51 - Henry Branch of Chippenham to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. Articles of agreement concerning sale of freehold and copyhold messuages, lands etc., in Chippenham.
52-53 - Henry Branch of Chippenham and Jane, his wife to Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford. Lease and Release of messuage called Hillworden, croft 9a ½r freehold arable and various other pieces of land in Chippenham.
54 - Henry Branch and Jane, his wife. Receipt for £725 purchase money for property as in R55/7/7/52-53.
55 - Mary Percivall, widow, and William Percivall, both of Chippenham to Edward, Earl of Orford. Assignment of interest in toft or wasted tenement formerly called Claypooles House in Chippenham, close of pasture and appurtenances.
55A - Edward, Earl of Orford to William Percivall and others. Articles of agreement concerning exchange of Chippenham Moor in return for right of common of pasture.
56 - Mortgagees of Thomas Percivall deceased, William Percivall his son concurring, to Edward, Earl of Orford. Lease and Release of messuage and closes of land, meadow and pasture of 12 acres and 160 acres in Chippenham, with covenant to levy fine.
56A - Abstract of deeds relating to messuages and lands in Chippenham. (10 November 1665-30 July 1702).
58-59 - Edward, Earl of Orford v. Philip Lawes, Muriel his wife William Percivall and Mary Percivall, widow. Fine relating to 2 messuages, 1 cottage, 2 paddocks, 2 stables, 1 dovehouse, 1 brewhouse, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 210 acres land, 9 acres meadow and 16 acres pasture in Chippenham, Snailwell, Fordham, Kirtling and Wood Ditton. 2 copies.
60 - Abstract of title of Edward, Earl of Orford to messuage etc. as in R55/7/7/56-57.
61 - (a) Abstract of Lease and Release, 5/6 May 1704 by which property as in R55/7/7/56-57 was granted to Earl of Orford. (b) More detailed version of above.
62 - Samuel Sandys of Ombersley, Worcestershire and Letithea his wife, Thomas Archer junior of Umberslade, Warwicks., and Katherine his wife (Letithea and Katherine being co-heiresses of Dame Anne Tipping deceased, who was niece of Edward, Earl of Orford). To Sir John Rushout and Thomas Archer senior, trustees for uses stated. Attested copy of Deed of Partition, by way of Lease and Release.
63 - Sir John Rushout and Thomas Archer senior v. Samuel Sandys, Letithea his wife, Thomas Archer junior, and Katherine his wife. Attested copy of fine relating to manors, lands etc. as in R55/7/7/62.
64-65 - Samuel, Lord Sandys of Ombersley, Worcestershire, and Letithea his wife to Sir Dudley Ryder knight. Mortgage, by way of Lease and Release, of Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of Priory of Chippenham, impropriate Rectory of Chippenham with tithes, patronage of vicarage, and lands &c. (detailed terrier).
66 - Samuel, Lord Sandys of Ombersley, Worcestershire, and Letithea his wife to Sir Dudley Ryder knight. Bargain and sale of estate as in R55/7/7/64-65.
67 - Samuel, Lord Sandys, and Letithea his wife to Dudley Baxter, trustee of Sir Dudley Ryder. Assignment of Judgment and Statute Staple for better securing of Mortgage R55/7/7/65.
68-69 - Samuel, Lord Sandys, and Letithea his wife to George Montgomerie of St George's, Hanover Square. Lease and Release of estate as in R55/7/7/65.
70 - Samuel, Lord Sandys, and Letithea his wife to George Montgomerie of St George's, Hanover Square. Bargain and sale of estates as in R55/7/7/69. Enrolled in Court of Chancery, 22 July 1749.
71 - Copy of fine relating to Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of Priory of Chippenham, 20 messuages, 10 cottages, 10 tofts, 6 dovehouses, 20 gardens, 20 orchards, 1400 acres land, 300 acres meadow, 600 acres pasture, 200 acres wood, 500 acres heath, 150 acres moor, 150 acres marsh, sheepwalks, liberty of foldage, courts etc. and all rights in Chippenham, Badlingham, Fordham, Isleham, Snailwell and Kennett, Rectory and tithes of Chippenham and patronage of vicarage. George Montgomery v. Lord Sandys and Letithea his wife.
72-73 - Michael Scutcheon of Chippenham to George Montgomery of Middlesex. Lease and Release of messuage, 2 acres pasture, Blacksmith's shop and appurtenances together with 1 acre arable in Fordham Field, Cambs. See R55/7/7/129 ff. for other documents relating to this property.
74 - George Montgomerie of Chippenham and Crisp Molineux of Norfolk. Attested copy of articles of agreement on proposed marriage between Katherine, daughter of George Montgomerie and Crisp Molineux.
75 - Sir John Rous of Suffolk and John Affleck of Dalham, Suffolk to Anthony Bacon, London and Hutchinson Mure of Suffolk. Lease and Release of all manors, lands etc., in the counties of Cambridge, Essex, London, Norfolk and Middlesex or elsewhere in Great Britain and Wales as described in the Last Will and Testament, dated 3 February 1765, of George Montgomerie deceased of Chippenham Hall.
77 - George Montgomerie of Chippenham to Kean Osborn of Marylebone and Samuel Hawkins of Grays Inn. Settlement by way of (Lease and) Release of messuage, 637 acres land, further messuage with 300 acres land in Chippenham, in trust for George Montgomerie and in the event of his death, for his intended wife, Elizabeth White of Marylebone.
78 - George Montgomerie, formerly Molineux, of Chippenham Hall to Crisp Molineux, his father of Norfolk, Anthony Bacon and Hutchinson Mure. Deed of confirmation of their accounts, with demise to Crisp Molineux of Manor of Chippenham, capital messuage with Park, and other lands tenements etc. in Cambridge, Norfolk and Essex by way of indemnity.
79 - Catherine Molineux of Bath, Somerset. £1500 arrears of annuity, henceforth to be vested in her 3 daughtrs and divided amongst them equally. £500 of this to be raised immediately for the purpose of concluding as indenture of settlement of 3 parts.
80-81 - Hutchinson Mure of Saxham, Suffolk, George Molineux Montgomery of Chippenham, Crisp Molineux and Catherine, his wife to Drummond Smith of Westminster. Lease and Release of manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of dissolved Priory, Chippenham Hall, rectory, vicarage and all other messuages, lands etc. in Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennet, Snailwell or elsewhere in Cambs. and Suffolk. With covenant to levy fine.
82 - Hutchinson Mure of Saxham, Suffolk, George Molineux Montgomery of Chippenham, Crisp Molineux and Catherine, his wife to Drummond Smith of Westminster. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/81.
83 - Mary Ryder widow of Reading, Berks., the Right Honourable Nathaniel Lord Harrowby and others by the direction of George Molineux Montgomerie and Crisp Molineux to trustees for Drummond Smith. Assignment of Mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/11-12 and as in R55/7/7/18 in trust to wait upon the inheritance.
84 - Drummond Smith of Westminster to George Molineux Montgomerie of Chippenham. Copy of covenant to produce title deeds of Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, dissolved Priory, Chippenham Hall and other messuages, lands etc. in Chippenham. With copy of schedule.
85 - Drummond Smith v. George Molineux Montgomerie, Elizabeth his wife, Crisp Molineux and Catherine his wife. Fine relating to the Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange with Priory, 10 messuages, 20 cottages, 20 barns, 20 stables, 20 dovehouses, 30 gardens, 20 orchards, 1500 acres land, 1000 acres meadow, 1000 acres pasture, 50 acres wood, 2000 acres furze and heath, common pasture with appurtenances in Chippenham, Brentgrange, Fordham, Isleham, Kennet, Snailwell and Rectory of Chippenham, with tithes oblations etc. and advowson of vicarage of church of Chippenham.
86-87 - Henry Tomlinson of Marylebone to Drummond Smith of Tring Park. Lease and Release of freehold messuage and 2 pieces waste ground in the Gravel Pitts in Chippenham. With covenant to levy a fine and to surrender copyhold of lands of approx. 7a 2½r and 1 acre. See R55/7/7/151 ff. for other deeds relating to this property.
89 - Abstract of title to several copyhold estates in Manor of Chippenham…purchased by Drummond Smith, Lord of said Manor. (24 July 1724-20 December 1791). With counsel's opinion, January 1792.
90-91 - Drummond Smith of Westminster to John Tharp of Middlesex. Lease and Release of Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of dissolved Priory, Chippenham Hall, Rectory of other messuages, farms and lands in Chippenham.
92 - Drummond Smith of Westminster to John Tharp of Middlesex. Bargain and Sale of Manors of Chippenham and Brentgrange, site of dissolved Priory, Chippenham Hall, Rectory and all other messuages, farms and lands in Chippenham.
93 - Drummond Smith of Westminster to trustees of John Tharp of Middlesex. Assignment of mortgages on property as in R55/7/7/18 and 21 with Recognizances or Statutes Staple, dated 15 May 1668 and 9 February 1686-see R55/7/7/27.
94 - List of Title Deeds to Chippenham Estate. 19 July 1639-7/8 February 1792.
94a - Account of parcels of deeds &c delivered by John Tharp to William Dalton.
94b - List of 11 parcels of deeds &c delivered by John Tharp to Mr Dalton.
94c - John Tharp to John Dalton. List of title deeds belonging to Chippenham Estate.
94d - Mr Dalton. Note that deed of separation between John Tharp and wife and another deed, dated 28 April 1801 from Reverend R.B.B. Phillipson were handed over by John Tharp at same time as title deeds of Estates.
95-96 - John Russell of Chippenham, baronet and others to William Nelson of same. Lease and Release of close of arable land, pasture ground and appurtenances in Chippenham.
97 - Gerard Russell of Fordham and Henry Cromwell of Spinney to William Nelson of Chippenham. Enfranchisement of property in Chippenham as in 19/20 September 1667 now described as close of arable containing 2 acres with appurtenances.
98-99 - Edward Bourne and John Shepherd, both of London, Gerard Russell concurring to William Nelson of Chippenham. Lease and Release of Messuage and close and land in Chippenham.
100 - Edward Bourne and John Shepherd of London, Henry Cromwell of Spinney and Gerard Russell of Fordham Abbey concurring to William Nelson of Chippenham. [Lease] and Release of messuage and lands in Chippenham.
101 - William Nelson of Chippenham to Sir Edward Atkyns, Lord Chief Baron of Exchequer. Assignment of mortgage and closes of lands etc. in Chippenham.
102 - William Nelson of Chippenham to Sir Edward Atkyns, Lord Chief Baron of Exchequer. Bond to perform covenants as in indentures of even date.
103 - William Nelson of Chippenham to Sir Edward Atkyns. Covenant to repay £307 10s by 1st January 1690.
104 - Particulars concerning William Nelson's estate in Chippenham.
105 - Abstract of deeds relating to William Nelson's property in Chippenham. (19 September 1667-25 January 1697).
106 - John Lurkin and Thomas Roper, both of Suffolk to Nathaniel Russell of Sudbury, Suffolk and George Balls of Newmarket. Lease and Release of 2 messuages of farms with lands and messuages, also with lands and appurtenances in Chippenham. See R55/7/7/15 -16.
107 - Nathaniel Burrell of Sudbury, Suffolk, Frances his wife and others. To Samuel Sparhawke of Radwell, Hertford. Lease [prior to release] of messuage or farms, formerly 2 messuages or farms in Chippenham, with lands appurtenances etc.
108 - Samuel Sparhawke of Radwell, Hertford, to Thomas Troughton of London. Assignment of mortgage on messuage or farm, formerly 2 messuages or farms in Chippenham with lands and appurtenances.
109 - (i) Abstract of 2 messuages with lands in Chippenham purchased by the Earl of Orford. (28 July 1673-25 January 1697). (ii). With rough draft.
110-111 - William Mason of London to Richard Davy of Chippenham. Lease and Release of messuage with freehold croft and appurtenances.
112 - Andrew Price of Chippenham to William Anderson of same. Lease of messuage called the Black Boy with freehold croft adjoining and with appurtenances (for Release see subsequent box)
113 - Andrew Price of Chippenham to William Anderson of same. Release of messuage called the Black Boy with freehold croft adjoining and with appurtenances (for Lease see previous box)
114 - Right Hon. Edward Earl Orford to Thomas Carlisle of Moulton, Suffolk. Grant of 3 roods, formerly part of Cross Hill Close and upon which a messuage has lately been built.
115-116 - Thomas Carlisle of Moulton, Suffolk to John King of Mildenhall, Suffolk. Mortgage, by way of Lease and Release of 3 roods land and capital messuage called the Black Boy in Chippenham.
117-118 - Thomas Carlisle of Moulton and John King of Mildenhall to Mary Percivall, widow, and her son William Percivall, both of Chippenham. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/116.
119 - Thomas Carlisle of Moulton to Mary and William Percivall. Bond to perform covenants specified in release of even date.
120-121 - William Percivall of Newmarket, Suffolk to Richard Shute of Snailwell. Lease and Release of property as in R55/5/5/116.
122 - William Percivall of Newmarket to Richard Shute of Snailwell. Bond to perform covenants as in indenture of even date.
123-124 - John Shute of Stockton, Wilts., to Margaret Bowles of Exning, Suffolk. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/116.
125 - John Shute to Margaret Bowles. Bond to perform covenants in indenture of even date.
126 - Alice Isaacson of Cowling, Suffolk and his wife Mary Ann to John Tharp of Chippenham Park. (Lease) and Release of 2 tenements or more, called the Black Boy, 3 roods land, part of Hill Close, and 3 roods land, part of Cottagers Close, with covenant to levy fine on the property.
127-128 - Abstract of deeds (19 August 1672-2 September 1738).
129 - George Abbott of Chippenham to Richard Davey of Kennett. Assignment of mortgage of 1 acre land with houses, outhouses etc. and common of pasture in Chippenham.
130 - Richard Davey of Kennett and George Abbott of Chippenham to Sarah Clerke of Middlesex, widow. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/129.
131 - Francis Clerke of South Bemfflee, Essex and George Abbott of Newmarket, Suffolk. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/129.
132-133 - George Abbott of Newmarket, Suffolk to Henry Peachey of Newmarket, Cambs. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/129 together with one Blacksmithfts shop. In trust for uses stated.
134-135 - Roger Peachey of Newmarket, Suffolk to Richard Capstack of Grays Inn. Lease and Relase of messuage, 2 acres pasture, Blacksmithfts shop and appurtenances. With covenant to suffer a recovery on behalf of Robert Clarke of Newmarket, Suffolk.
136 - Roger Peachey of Newmarket, Suffolk to Samuel Simpkin of Chippenham. Articles of agreement concerning sale of messuage 2 acres pasture and Blacksmithfts shop in Chippenham.
137 - Robert Clarke v. Richard Capstack, voucher for Roger Peachey. Recovery of 1 messuage, 2 gardens, 2 acres land, 2 acres pasture etc. for the use of Robert Peachey.
138 - Roger Peachey of Newmarket, Suffolk to Samuel Simkin of Chippenham. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/135.
139 - Roger Peachey of Newmarket, Suffolk to Samuel Simkin of Chippenham. Bond to perform covenants in indenture of even date.
140-141 - Samuel Sandys of Chippenham and Letithea his wife to Samuel Simkin of Chippenham. Confirmation of right to property as in R55/7/7/129.
142 - Samuel Simkin of Chippenham to John Bulbrook of same. Assignment of mortgage R55/7/7/135.
143-144 - John Bulbrook and Samuel Simkin, both of Chippenham, to William Moore, trustee for Michael Scutcheon of same. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/135.
145 - John Bulbrook and Samuel Simkin, both of Chippenham, to William Moore, trustee for Michael Scutcheon of same. Assignment of mortgage R55/7/7/135.
146 - Michael Scutcheon of Chippenham to William Hinsbey of Exning, Suffolk. Assignment of Mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/135.
146a - Michael Scutcheon of Chippenham to William Hinsbey of Exning, Suffolk. Bond for payment of £60 and interest.
147-148 - Richard Moore, the elder, of Cavenham, Suffolk to Michael Scutcheon of Chippenham. Lease and Release of 1 acre arable in Fordham Field, Cambs.
149 - Right Honourable Earl of Orford to Thomas Carlisle of Moulton, Suffolk. Grant for piece of ground on which a house once stood: 8r 6ft long, 3r2ft broad, 3r3ft east.
150 - Thomas Carlisle of Moulton, Suffolk to John Eaton of Chippenham. Grant of property as in R55/7/7/149.
151 - Messuage and lands in Gravel Pitts. Right Honourable Edward, Earl of Orford, baron of Shingay to John Chapman of Chippenham. Grant of messuage in a place called the Gravel Pitts, with 2 pieces of waste ground in Chippenham.
152 - John Chapman of Chippenham to Jeremiah Huske of Mildenhall, Suffolk. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/151.
153 - John Chapman of Chippenham to Jeremiah Huske of Mildenhall, Suffolk. Bond to perform covenants in indenture of mortgage of even date
154-155 - William Pepper of Buxton, Norfolk to John Tetsall of Cheveley. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/151.
156 - John Tetsall of Cheveley to William Bard of Chippenham. Bargain and sale of property as in R55/7/7/151, but with 1 piece of ground only.
157 - John Tetsall of Cheveley to William Bard of Chippenham. Bond to perform covenants in indenture of even date.
158 - William Bard of Chippenham to Thomas Baron of Cottenham. Assignment of property as in R55/7/7/156.
159 - Thomas Baron of Cottenham, Elizabeth Adam of Soham and William Bard of Chippenham to William Legg of London, trustee for Henry Tomlinson of same. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/156 to attend the inheritance.
160-161 - William Bard of Chippenham to Henry Tomlinson of London. Lease and Release of property as in 18 June 1712 i.e. R55/7/7/151. With covenant to surrender 2 pieces of copyhold land of 7a2½r and 1 acre.
162 - William Bard to Henry Tomlinson. Bond of indemnity against dower of Martha, wife of William Bard.
162A - Drummond Smith v. Henry Tomlinson and Lucy his wife. Fine relating to 1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 stable, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 10 acres land with appurtenances in Chippenham. 2 copies.
163 - Richard Clingdon of Westminster to Peter Webb of Freckenham in Suffolk. Grant of messuage in Chippenham built on ground 30ft long and 30ft broad.
164 - Peter Webb of Freckenham, Suffolk to Thomas Kent of Chippenham. Grant of messuage in Chippenham.
165-166 - Robert Kent of Thompson, Norfolk to John Bale of same. Lease and Release of messuage in Chippenham built on a piece of ground 30ft long and 30ft wide.
167 - John Bale of Walton, Derby to Richard Cater of Chippenham. Letter of Attorney authorising sale of messuage in Chippenham.
168 - John Bale of Walton, Derby to John Gilson of Kennet, Cambs. Grant of messuage cottage in Chippenham, built on piece of ground 30ft long and 30ft broad.
169-170 - Thomas Kent of Chippenham, Susanna Kent his daughter, Thomas Reeve of Moulton, Suffolk and John Reeve his son of Braintrey, Essex to John Avis of Chippenham. Lease and Release of messuage, bakehouse and yard in Chippenham.
171 - John Avis of Chippenham to William Moore of same. Assignment of mortgage on messuage with premises in Chippenham.
172-173 - Sarah Aves of Chippenham and William Moore of same to William Burroughs and John Pettit, the younger his trustee both of same. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/171.
174 - Sarah Aves of Chippenham and William Moore of same to William Burroughs and John Pettit, the younger his trustee both of same. Assignment of mortgage as in R55/7/7/171 to attend the inheritance.
175 - William Burroughs and John Petitt, the younger, both of Chippenham to Hannah Stevenson of Soham. Assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/171.
176-177 - William Burroughs of Chippenham and John Pettitt, the younger, of same to Henry Mortlock. Lease and Release of capital messuage, bakehouse and appurtenances in Chippenham.
178 - Hannah Stevenson of Soham to John Crick of Chippenham in trust for Henry Mortlock of same. Assignment of mortgage of property as in R55/7/7/176.
179 - Henry Mortlock of Chippenham to Stephen Isaacson of Fordham. Assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/176.
180 - John Fletcher of Fordham and Robert Sharp of Wicken, executors of Stephen Isaacson deceased, Henry Mortlock of Chippenham concurring, to Benjamin Cornell of same. Assignment of mortgage on property as in 29/30 November 1769.
181-182 - Henry Mortlock of Chippenham and Benjamin Cornell of same, to Joseph Sharpe of Newmarket and John Crick of Chippenham. Assignment of mortgage, by way of Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/176.
183 - William Day of Bradley, Suffolk and Johanna, his wife to John Cawston of Chippenham. Covenant to levy fine on capital messuage and bakehouse and various pieces of land.
184-185 - William Day, the younger of Bradley, Suffolk to Joseph Cook of Chippenham and trustee. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/183.
186 - John Cawston v. William Day and Johanna his wife. Fine relating to 2 messuages, 4 outhouses, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 2 curtilages, 2 acres land, 4 acres pasture and 4 acres fen with appurtenances in Chippenham and Isleham and also 3 acres land with appurtenances in Freckenham, Suffolk.
187-188 - John Cawston of Minton Park, Lincoln and Joseph Cook of Chippenham to George Lawrence of Romsey. Lease and Release of capital, freehold messuage, bakehouse with land in Chippenham to Uses of will of John Tharp. Together with enfranchisement of messuage with 5r, 2a 3½r and messuage, previously copyhold of Manor of Chippenham.
189-190 - John Waters of Chippenham to Barham Rushbrooke of Mildenhall, Suffolk. Settlement by John Waters on his marriage to Ann ( nee Teversham) of messuage with shop and croft called Cross Hill Close and 20 poles ground in Chippenham.
191 - Ann Waters, widow, of Chippenham to John Brown of same. Agreement to let 2 lower rooms, 2 pantries, ½ cellar, ½ garden, all out-houses except Blacksmith's shop of property as in R55/7/7/190.
192-193 - Ann Waters, widow of Worlington, Suffolk and John Waters of London, to Christopher Brook of Fordham. Lease and Release of property as in 20/21 October 1758 i.e. R55/7/7/190.
194 - Crisp Molineux from Christopher Brooke. Receipt for 40s as alienation fine for house, formerly property of John and Ann Waters, widow.
195-196 - Christopher Brook of Chippenham to John Tharp of same. Lease and Release of property as in R55/7/7/190.
197-198 - John Tetsall of Cheveley to Drummond Smith of London. Lease and Release of 8 acres land and messuage in Chippenham.
199 - John Tetsall of Cheveley to Drummond Smith of London. Covenant concerning title to property as in surrender of even date.
200 - Clement Tookie of Chippenham to Drummond Smith of Berkley Square, Middlesex. Yearly lease of tithes, oblations and other dues of parish of Chippenham, except those of the Hamlet of Badlingham and the Surplice fees.
201 - Drummond Smith of Middlesex to James Hills of Chippenham. [Lease and] Release of messuage divided into 2 tenements, 2 acres enclosed pasture, 1a 2½r in Mill Field, 1 acre arable in West Field.
202-203 - Reverend Clement Tookie of Chippenham to Drummond Smith of Middlesex. Lease and Release of 5 acres arable, 1a2r arable with appurtenances in Chippenham. With covenant to surrender copyhold lands, tenements and hereditaments.
204 - Reverend Clement Tookie of Chippenham to Drummond Smith of Middlesex. Bond to perform covenants as in indenture of even date.
205 - Drummond Smith of Westminster to John Tharp of Middlesex. Surrender of Chippenham tithes etc. as in R55/7/7/200.
206-207 - Henry Woolland of Fordham to John Tharp of Chippenham. Lease and Release of 2 pieces of land: 3r12p, 2r10p.
208 - Henry Woollard of Fordham to John Tharp of Chippenham. Bond to quiet enjoyment of property as in R55/7/7/207.
209 - Henry Woollard of Fordham to John Tharp of Chippenham. Covenant to produce deeds of title to property as in R55/7/7/207.
210 - Isaac Fox, Mary his wife and Elizabeth Keller, all of London, to John Tharp of Chippenham. Bargain and sale of title to 20.acres copyhold land with premises in Chippenham.
211-212 - John Tharp of Chippenham to John Tolworthy of same. Enfranchisment, by way of Lease and Release, of copyhold messuage with croft of 1½ acres in Chippenham.
213-214 - John Tolworthy of Chippenham to John Tharp of same. Lease and release of 20 acres land in Chippenham.
215-216 - John Middleditch of Chippenham to John Tharp of same. Lease and Release of 3r enclosed ground.
217-218 - Thomas Kent of Chippenham to John Tharp of same. Lease and release of 3r enclosed land.
219-220 - John Taylor of Chippenham to John Tharp of same. Lease and Release of 3r enclosed land in Chippenham.
221 - John Buller and John, his son, both of Cornwall to John Tharp of Chippenham. Covenant to release title to 2 pieces land: 1a1p, 3r26p.
222-223 - John Gilson of Kennet to John Tharp of Chippenham Park. Lease and Release of messuage built on land 30' long and 30' broad, together with 3r part of Cottages Close. See R55/7/7/163 ff. for other deeds relating to this property.
224 - John Gilson to John Tharp. Bond to indemnity against dower of Elizabeth, wife of John Gilson.
225 - Reverend James Morrice of Northants. to John Tharp of Chippenham. Release of annual rent payable out of Manor of Chippenham.
226 - Clement and William Tookie from John Tharp. Receipt for £32 purchase money of 2 pieces of land, 3r each in Cottagers Close.
227 - Christopher Brooks from John Tharp. Receipt for purchase money of 3r land in Cottagers Close.
228 - Joseph Sharp of Chippenham Park to John Whistler of Little Barton, Suffolk. Bond to perform covenants as in agreement by which Whistler consented to surrender lease of Heath Farm.
229-230 - John Tharp of Chippenham Park to John Whistler of Little Barton, Suffolk. Bond to perform covenants as in agreement by which Whistler consented to surrender lease of Heath Farm originally let by Drummond Smith. With other papers.
231-232 - John Tharp of Chippenham to Thomas Abra. Lease and Release of 3a12p of fen or marsh, part of Letchmoor Common, Chippenham Fen. With right to cutting turf.
233 - Thomas Chapman of Chippenham to John Tharp of same and William Goodrich his servant. Agreement to surrender messuage called Rodney's Head in Chippenham with permises and close of arable land, originally leased for 21 years from Drummond Smith.
234-235 - Wilbore Tuting of Newmarket to John Bell of Grays Inn and other trustees of John Tharp, a minor. Lease and Relase of capital messuage, 2 cottages, 13 acres pasture and other lands and tenements in Chippenham. With deed to declare uses of a Recovery.
236 - Margaret Crich of Chippenham to Edward Amos, Chaplain of Middlesex, trustee for John Tharp. Assignment of mortgage on messuage and yard in Chippenham, in trust to wait upon the uses of the Will of the late John Tharp.
237-238 - Will of Thomas Chapman of Chippenham. Probate 1 August 1820.
239 - William Bryant of Suffolk, surviving trustee and executor under the Will of Thomas Chapman deceased to Thomas Chapman Chapman and Sarah Chapman of Foreham. Assignment and Release of leasehold windmill and 20 perches land at Chippenham.
240 - Thomas Chapman Chapman of Foreham to William Reynolds of Chippenham. Assignment of lease of ½ property as in R55/7/7/239.
241 - William Reynolds of Chippenham to John Howe of Woodditton. Assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/239.
242 - William Reynolds of Chippenham to Charles Eaton Hammond and Edward Hammond, both of Suffolk. Assignment of mortgage on property as in R55/7/7/239 and on a steam mill lately erected by William Reynolds. Subject to prior mortgage as in R55/7/7/241.
243 - Note giving details of will of John Howe of Woodditton, 31 March 1854. Probate 29 May 1857.
244 - Charles Eaton Hammond and Edward Hammond of Suffolk to Thomas Hunt of Soham. Assignment of property as in R55/7/7/242 for remainder of estate term.
245 - Abstract of title of Charles Eaton Hammond and Edward Hammond, mortgagees of William Reynolds of Chippenham, to a leasehold wind and steam mill etc. as in R55/7/7/242.
246 - John Tharp of Chippenham to Reverend Richard Burton Burton Phillipson of Herringswell, Suffolk. Bond to perform covenants of treaty drawn up in view of impending marriage between Richard B.B. Phillipson and Eliza Tharp, only daughter of John Tharp.
247 - Deed of seperation between John Tharp of Chippenham and Ann his wife.
248 - Reverend Richard Burton Philipson of Herringswell, Suffolk and Eliza his wife, John Tharp of Chippenham, father of said Eliza concurring to Sir Gilbert Affleck of Dalham Hall, Suffolk and William Dalton of Bury St Edmunds, trustees. Deed of trust on proposed separation of Richard and Eliza, Eliza to receive half revenue of estate (present income stated). Grant of manors, etc. as detailed in Marriage Settlement of 29 April 1797, to trustees to secure payment.
249 - Reverend Richard Burton Phillipson to John Tharp. Bond to perform covenants.
250 - John Tharp, John Tharp his nephew a minor concurring, to Lady Susan Douglas, wife of Reverend Archibald Douglas and mother of John Tharp junior. Draft of Bond for payment of £5000 should John Tharp junior die before attaining 24 years without issue and unmarried.
251 - John Tharp junior grandson of John Tharp deceased, to Trustees of Anna Maria, wife of John Tharp senior son of John Tharp deceased. Deed to Demise and Covenants for securing £20000 in certain events.
252 - John Tharp senior son of John Tharp deceased, John Tharp junior grandson of John Tharp deceased concurring, to trustees of Lady Susan Douglas widow of Joseph Tharp deceased and mother of John Tharp junior. Deed to Demise and Covenants for securing £20000 in certain events.
253-254 - Drummond Smith of Middlesex to William Reynolds of Hog Hall, Chippenham. Copy of Lease for 21 years of Hog Hall, 640a3r16p with appurtenances in Chippenham.
255 - Drummond Smith of St. George's, Hanover Square, to Thomas Chapman of Chippenham. Counterpart of 21-year lease of Goat Inn and 44a36p land in Chippenham at £50 p.a.
256 - Case in connection with lease in R55/7/7/254.
257 - In Chancery: Charles Wedge, receiver of estates of John Tharp, a minor, to John Tharp the uncle. Lease of Home Farm, Chippenham, of 458a3r33p.
258 - In Chancery: Receiver of Rents of Estates of John Tharp deceased to Edward Palmer of Chippenham. 7 year lease of farm of 828a3r28p in Chippenham at £662 p.a. schedule of lands. Plan of farm enclosed.
259 - In Chancery: Receiver of rents of Estates of John Tharp deceased to Henry Read of Badlingham. 7 year lease of farm of 698a2r15p in Badlingham, at £628 p.a.
260 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Thomas Read of Badlingham. Farm at Badlingham for 8 years at £628 p.a.
261 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To John Brown of Chippenham. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham.
262 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Edward Brown of Chippenham. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham and 1a2r5p in Fordham at £300 p.a.
263 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Philip Reynolds of Chippenham. La Hogue Hall Farm in Chippenham at £324 p.a.
264 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Robert Reynolds of Chippenham. Home Farm in Chippenham for 7 years at £450 p.a.
265 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Edward Palmer junior of Chippenham. Heath Farm in Chippenham for 6 years at £270 p.a.
266 - Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp lunatic. To Francis Reynolds of Chippenham. Heath Farm of 257a5p and Sounds Farm of 360 acres, both in Chippenham, for 8 years at £460 p.a. (for Counterpart see following box)
267 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of estates of John Tharp lunatic. To Francis Reynolds of Chippenham. Heath Farm of 257a5p and Sounds Farm of 360 acres, both in Chippenham, for 8 years at £460 p.a.
268-269 - Lease and Counterpart made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To William Goodrich of Chippenham. Farm of 233a1r20p in Chippenham for 8 years at £235 p.a.
270-271 - Lease and Counterpart made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Joseph Sidney Tharp of Chippenham. Home Farm, Sounds Farm and other lands in Chippenham and Badlingham-total 228acres-for 8 years at £174 p.a.
272-273 - Lease and Counterpart made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Philip Reynolds of Chippenham. La Hogue Hall Farm of 648a3r24p and 63 acres additional in Chippenham for 8 years at £530 p.a.
274 - Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Edward Brown of Chippenham. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham of 350a3r12p and 1a2r5p in Fordham for 8 years at £300 p.a. (for Counterpart see following box)
275 - Counterpart of Lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Edward Brown of Chippenham. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham of 350a3r12p and 1a2r5p in Fordham for 8 years at £300 p.a.
276-277 - Lease and Counterpart made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To John Brown of Chippenham. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham of 138a1r30p for 8 years at £125 p.a.
278 - Counterpart lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Joshua Hatch of Badlingham. Farm in Badlingham of 700 acres for 8 years at £630 p.a.
279 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Edward Brown. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham 141a1r30p for 8 years.
280 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To John Cawston. Home Farm of 473a1r15p in Chippenham for 8 years.
281 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To John Cawston. Heath Farm of 357a5p in Chippenham for 8 years.
282 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Thomas Chapman. Farm of 233a1r20p in Chippenham (Rough basis of new lease of Edward Brown in 1826).
283 - Further draft of R55/7/7/281.
284 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Robert Evans. Farm in Chippenham and Badlingham of 350a3r12p for 8 years.
285 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Philip Reynolds. La Hogue Farm of 64813r24p in Chippenham for 8 years.
286 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Philip Reynolds. Home Farm of 473a1r15p in Chippenham for 8 years.
287 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Robert Reynolds. Home Farm in Chippenham for 7 years.
288 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To William Goodrich. Farm of 233a1r20p in Chippenham for 6 years.
289 - Draft of R55/7/7/265.
290 - Draft of R55/7/7/264.
291 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic.To Joshua Hatch. Farm of 700acres in Badlingham for 8 years.
292 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Philip Reynolds. La Hogue Farm for 8 years. Cf. R55/7/7/285.
293 - Draft lease made by John Tharp of Chippenham, Committee of Estates of John Tharp, lunatic. To Joseph Sidney Tharp. Home Farm of 153 acres in Chippenham for 8 years.
294 - To…Heath Farm for 6 years. Cf. R55/7/7/281.
295 - Further draft of R55/7/7/294.
296 - Drafts of R55/7/7/276 and 277.
297 - Reverend Aurthur Lee, vicar of Chippenham. To William Montague Tharp. Memo. of agreement to lease for 5 years right of shooting over 20 acres glebe land in Chippenham.
298 - Joseph Sydney Tharp of Chippenham. Assurance policy on a cottage with lodge belonging in Chippenham.
Expand 8 - Chippenham: Hall and Farm Account Books, &c.8 - Chippenham: Hall and Farm Account Books, &c.
Expand 9A - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle A of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.9A - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle A of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.
Expand 9B - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle B of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.9B - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle B of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.
Expand 9C - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle C of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.9C - Chippenham & Snailwell: Bundle C of documents mainly relating to commutation of Tithes.
Expand 10 - Chippenham Estate Documents10 - Chippenham Estate Documents
11 - Chippenham: 3 bundles of letters relating to reduction of rents on farms, tenants leaving farms and difficulty of finding new tenants; conditions being results of the agricultural depression.
12A - Letters of James Shepard, steward at Chippenham, to John Tharp senior in Jamaica
12B - Letters of J.R. Dashwood, holding power of attorney during absence of John Tharp in Jamaica, to said John Tharp
13A - Chippenham Estate: Copy Letter Books of John Tharp.
13B - Chippenham Estate: Copy Letter Books of John Tharp.
13C - Chippenham Estate: Copy Letter Books of John Tharp.
13D - Chippenham Estate: Copy Letter Books of John Tharp.
Expand 14 - Chippenham: Plans.14 - Chippenham: Plans.
Expand 20 - Chippenham & Snailwell: Wills.20 - Chippenham & Snailwell: Wills.
Expand 21 - Chippenham: Personal & Miscellaneous.21 - Chippenham: Personal & Miscellaneous.
Expand 22 - Chippenham: Letters, &c.22 - Chippenham: Letters, &c.
Expand 23 - Chippenham: Letters, &c.23 - Chippenham: Letters, &c.
Expand 24 - Chippenham: Account Books of Committee for Estates of John Tharp junior.24 - Chippenham: Account Books of Committee for Estates of John Tharp junior.
Expand 31 - Chippenham: Vestry.31 - Chippenham: Vestry.
32 - Chippenham: Highway rate book.
33 - Chippenham: Names of men and boys, and by whom employed.
Expand 34 - Chippenham: Taxation.34 - Chippenham: Taxation.
Expand 35 - Chippenham: Boundaries.35 - Chippenham: Boundaries.
Expand 36 - Chippenham: Documents relating to magistrates, &c.36 - Chippenham: Documents relating to magistrates, &c.
Expand 37 - Chippenham School.37 - Chippenham School.
Expand 41 - Manor of Snailwell: Court Rolls.41 - Manor of Snailwell: Court Rolls.
Expand 42 - Manor of Snailwell: Manorial Deeds.42 - Manor of Snailwell: Manorial Deeds.
Expand 43 - Snailwell: Terriers.43 - Snailwell: Terriers.
Expand 44 - Snailwell: Rentals.44 - Snailwell: Rentals.
Expand 45A - Deeds relating to messuage, yard and croft in Snailwell.45A - Deeds relating to messuage, yard and croft in Snailwell.
Expand 45B - Deeds relating to property in Snailwell.45B - Deeds relating to property in Snailwell.
Expand 45C - Deeds relating to property in Snailwell.45C - Deeds relating to property in Snailwell.
46 - Snailwell Mill: Accounts.
Expand 48 - Plans of Snailwell.48 - Plans of Snailwell.
Expand 49 - Documents relating to Snailwell Inclosure.49 - Documents relating to Snailwell Inclosure.
50 - Terrier: 'A true Terrier of all the Glebe lands, messuages, tenements, tythes, portion of tythes, and other rights belonging to the Rectory and Parish Church of Snailwell…made and renewed…this twenty seventh day of April in the Year of our Lord 1820…
71 - Highway Expenditure Accounts. 1 book
72 - Snailwell: John Fyson v. William Barton, for alleged arson. Depositions of witnesses.
Expand 75 - Deeds relating to property in Badlingham and Snailwell.75 - Deeds relating to property in Badlingham and Snailwell.
80 - Isleham: Copy of Adjudication, dated 1 October 1667 to Master Fellows and Scholars of Pembroke Hall. 15 acres-2 pieces of 5½ acres and 9½ acres-in exchange for right of common. With copy of Court Roll, 8 July 1698. Surrender by Joseph Sharpe to the use of Joseph Sharpe, the younger, of property as above
81 - Manor of Burwell Tiptofts: Court Rolls. 5 membranes: Court Leet and Court Baron.
Expand 82 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.82 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
Expand 83 - Documents relating to property in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.83 - Documents relating to property in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Expand 84 - Documents relating to the proposed line of railway in Cambridgeshire.84 - Documents relating to the proposed line of railway in Cambridgeshire.
Expand 85 - Documents relating to property in Kennett.85 - Documents relating to property in Kennett.
Expand 86 - Newmarket Provident and Self-aiding Medical Institution.86 - Newmarket Provident and Self-aiding Medical Institution.
Expand 87 - Plan of proposed Canal.87 - Plan of proposed Canal.
Expand 88 - Linton Sanitary District Reports.88 - Linton Sanitary District Reports.
Expand 89 - Miscellaneous maps.89 - Miscellaneous maps.
Expand 101 - Deeds, &c relating to property in Middlesex.101 - Deeds, &c relating to property in Middlesex.
Expand 102 - Deeds, &c relating to property in Essex and Cambridgeshire.102 - Deeds, &c relating to property in Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Expand 103 - Partnership of John Tharp of Chippenham and Thomas George Bucke of Worlington, Suffolk, in a sheep farm known as 'The Kew Concern'.103 - Partnership of John Tharp of Chippenham and Thomas George Bucke of Worlington, Suffolk, in a sheep farm known as 'The Kew Concern'.
Expand 104 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Suffolk and Norfolk.104 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Expand 105 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Flaunden, Hertfordshire, Ireland and Northamptonshire.105 - Deeds, &c. relating to property in Flaunden, Hertfordshire, Ireland and Northamptonshire.
Expand 106 - Documents relating to Charles Wedge as Receiver for Tharp Estates in England.106 - Documents relating to Charles Wedge as Receiver for Tharp Estates in England.
Expand 107 - Documents relating to John Tharp as Committee for Cambs. estates.107 - Documents relating to John Tharp as Committee for Cambs. estates.
Expand 108 - Documents relating to John Tharp v. John Morgan.108 - Documents relating to John Tharp v. John Morgan.
Expand 109 - Documents concerning maintainance and rent of mansion house and grounds at Chippenham.109 - Documents concerning maintainance and rent of mansion house and grounds at Chippenham.
Expand 110 - Documents relating to John Tharp's marriage, his lunacy, appointment of committees and his maintainance.110 - Documents relating to John Tharp's marriage, his lunacy, appointment of committees and his maintainance.
Expand 111 - Documents relating to debts contracted by John Tharp, lunatic.111 - Documents relating to debts contracted by John Tharp, lunatic.
Expand 112 - Documents relating to allowance of Lady Susan Douglas.112 - Documents relating to allowance of Lady Susan Douglas.
Expand 113 - Documents relating to purchases of property at Kennett, &c.113 - Documents relating to purchases of property at Kennett, &c.
Expand 114 - Documents relating to repairs on Chippenham estate &c.114 - Documents relating to repairs on Chippenham estate &c.
Expand 115 - New leases and reduction of rents on Chippenham estates.115 - New leases and reduction of rents on Chippenham estates.
Expand 116 - Documents relating to Cawston's Ejectment from Chippenham farms.116 - Documents relating to Cawston's Ejectment from Chippenham farms.
Expand 117 - Re-building of Badlingham Farm and Trespass of Paupers.117 - Re-building of Badlingham Farm and Trespass of Paupers.
Expand 118 - Bills of costs.118 - Bills of costs.
Expand 119 - Miscellaneous bundles.119 - Miscellaneous bundles.
Expand 120 - Chippenham Estate: Finance.120 - Chippenham Estate: Finance.
Expand 121 - Plans of Jamaica Estates121 - Plans of Jamaica Estates
Expand 122 - Deeds, &c. relating to estates in Jamaica.122 - Deeds, &c. relating to estates in Jamaica.
Expand 123 - Jamaica Estates: Inventories.123 - Jamaica Estates: Inventories.
Expand 124 - Jamaica Estates: Crop and shipment books.124 - Jamaica Estates: Crop and shipment books.
Expand 125 - Jamaica Estates: Account Books.125 - Jamaica Estates: Account Books.
Expand 126 - Jamaica Estates: Inventories of Papers.126 - Jamaica Estates: Inventories of Papers.
Expand 127 - Jamaica Estates: Accounts, &c.127 - Jamaica Estates: Accounts, &c.
Expand 128 - Jamaica Estates: Bundles of Letters, &c.128 - Jamaica Estates: Bundles of Letters, &c.
129 - Government Blue Book. Papers relating to the West Indies: condition of labouring population. Part 1. Circular Instructions: Jamaica, British Guiana. Maps of Jamaica and British Guiana.
Expand 130 - Accounts of George Hibbert and Philip J. Miles, consignees for produce of part of Jamaica estates of John Tharp, infant and lunatic; and Reports on said accounts.130 - Accounts of George Hibbert and Philip J. Miles, consignees for produce of part of Jamaica estates of John Tharp, infant and lunatic; and Reports on said accounts.
Expand 131 - Charges against George Hibbert and Philip J. Miles, consignees for Tharp Jamaica estates, and Discharges.131 - Charges against George Hibbert and Philip J. Miles, consignees for Tharp Jamaica estates, and Discharges.
Expand 132 - In Chancery: Lewis Simond v. George Hibbert, Sir Simon Haughton Clarke bart., Philip John Miles, John Tharp, and others. Re: Jamaica estates of John Tharp deceased.132 - In Chancery: Lewis Simond v. George Hibbert, Sir Simon Haughton Clarke bart., Philip John Miles, John Tharp, and others. Re: Jamaica estates of John Tharp deceased.
Expand 133 - Documents relating to Jamaica Estates.133 - Documents relating to Jamaica Estates.
Expand 8 - Stray paper of Caxton and Arrington Union8 - Stray paper of Caxton and Arrington Union
Expand 9 - Land Tax Assessments9 - Land Tax Assessments
Expand 10 - Records of Bird family of Linton10 - Records of Bird family of Linton
Expand 11 - Records of Gamlingay Parish Council11 - Records of Gamlingay Parish Council
Expand 13 - Records of Elsworth and Longstanton13 - Records of Elsworth and Longstanton
Expand 14 - Case in Chancery: judgement14 - Case in Chancery: judgement
Expand 14A - Terrier of Great Shelford14A - Terrier of Great Shelford
Expand 15 - Deeds &c. of Elsworth, Longstanton and Swavesey15 - Deeds &c. of Elsworth, Longstanton and Swavesey
Expand 18 - Deed of property in Stretham &c.18 - Deed of property in Stretham &c.
Expand 19 - Records received via British Records Association in July 195519 - Records received via British Records Association in July 1955
Expand 20 - Deeds &c. relating to property in Isle of Ely20 - Deeds &c. relating to property in Isle of Ely
Expand 21 - Deed relating to property in Wisbech and Elm21 - Deed relating to property in Wisbech and Elm
Expand 22 - Deeds &c. of Coveney, Graveley and Willingham22 - Deeds &c. of Coveney, Graveley and Willingham
Expand 23 - Records of Messrs. Foyer, White & Prescott, solicitors of London23 - Records of Messrs. Foyer, White & Prescott, solicitors of London
Expand 24 - Deeds &c. of Willingham24 - Deeds &c. of Willingham
Expand 25 - Wicken Upware School Correspondence25 - Wicken Upware School Correspondence
Expand 26 - Records found in Shire Hall Basement26 - Records found in Shire Hall Basement
Expand 27 - Records relating to drainage in Ely and to property in Guilden Morden27 - Records relating to drainage in Ely and to property in Guilden Morden
Expand 28 - Cambridgeshire County Council Title Deed Collection28 - Cambridgeshire County Council Title Deed Collection
Expand 29 - County of Cambridge Development Plan29 - County of Cambridge Development Plan
Expand 31 - Baumgartner Collection: supplement31 - Baumgartner Collection: supplement
Expand 32 - Grant of fishing rights32 - Grant of fishing rights
Expand 33 - Documents relating to Little Shelford and Newnham College, Cambridge33 - Documents relating to Little Shelford and Newnham College, Cambridge
Expand 36 - Print of Cambridge Castle36 - Print of Cambridge Castle
Expand 37 - Deed of property in Guilden Morden37 - Deed of property in Guilden Morden
Expand 38 - Hildersham Parish Records: Colonel Foster's deposit38 - Hildersham Parish Records: Colonel Foster's deposit
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