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CARTULARIUM ACASTRENSE VOLUME 1
1282-1518
A collection of charters bound together in a case. They relate principally to lands, etc., in Acaster Malbis, but there is a deed relating to Chevermunt, and another to Bishopthorpe. Four of the chart...
COPY LETTERS FROM RALPH THORESBY TO VARIOUS CORRESPONDENTS
1695-1724
Also includes a list of books, and a copy of the "Answer to Priestcraft" written by Thoresby's friend Richard Thornton (see Ducatus Leodiensis p536).
Lease for 20 years
1795
1. Annie Davison Bland and others 2. Charles Smith of Scolcoates and John Clayton of Kippax
COPIES OF SATIRICAL POEMS BY GEORGE PLAXTON, RECTOR OF BARWICK IN ELMET
Early 18th century
Also includes pamphlets, 18th century, correspondence, and transcripts 20th century
COUNTERPART LEASE FOR 21 YEARS
8 Jul 1609
1. John Towneley of Hyrstwood, Lancashire 2. John Brooke of Littlecargreene of Dalton, chapman
GRANT AND PRECEPT
28 Aug 1599-17th century
1. John Hyndesley of Foggthorpe and his son John 2. John Clarke of Warter and his son Robert
JOHN WARBURTON'S COLLECTION FOR THE HISTORY OF YORKSHIRE VOL.9 [PHOTOCOPY]
Early 18th century
Containing a history of Hatfield by Abraham de la Pryme and an account of the churches of Hatfield, Fishlake, and Barnby Dun by James Torre, with John Speed's map of Yorkshire, North and East Ridings...
LETTERS PATENT OF PHILIP AND MARY CONFIRMING PRIVILEGES TO THE ARCHBISHOPS OF YORK
1557
Priviledges relating to treason, assizes, gaol delivery, seizure of forfeited goods, treasure trove, collection of fines and amercements, markets, prisons in Beverley and Ripon, free waren in their de...
BUNDLE OF DOCUMENTS
17th century-18th century
Including fines relating to Barleby, Selby, Osgodby, Riccall, Snaith, Beverley etc; also probate of Thomas Rickall of South Duffield, 1686
DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO WHITEHAVE IN CUMBERLAND
17th century-18th century
Including copy will of Mary Fisher, Whitehaven, widow 1769, probate of John Robinson of Whitehaven, merchant 1745, ticket of allotment of a pew in the new church at Whitehaven 1745, and deed of sal...
DEEDS RELATING MAINLY TO RAWMARSH AND ROTHERHAM
17th century-18th century
Includes nine deeds relating to Lamb Close, Rawmarsh 1783-1798 and probate of will of Mary Beale of Rotherham, 23 Feb 1714/5 and will of Francis Denner of Rawmarsh, 27 Aug 1770
COURT ROLLS AND PAPERS OF THE MANOR OF RICCALL CUM NEWBALD
1448-1763
Including court rolls 148/9-1722, court papers 1737-1763, estreats and amercements 1559-1689
SHORTHAND DIARY OF EDMUND PECKOVER OF UNDERCLIFFE [PARISH OF BRADFORD]
1776
Followed by longhand notes and accounts relating mainly to the sale of wool 1776
MANORIAL RECORDS AND OTHER PAPERS
15th century-18th century
For Hambledon 15th-18th century, Hatfield 17th century, Heminborough 1672-3, Malbis 1658 and Riccall 1615 with various wills, administrations, bonds and deeds 17th-18th century
PHOTOCOPY OF RENTAL OF FOUNTAINS ABBEY
(1496-1497)
With transcript in Latin. Original is WYAS: Leeds, Vyner MSS5458.
DEEDS, RENTALS, SURVEYS AND OTHER PAPERS RELATING TO CATTAL, COWTHORPE, SELBY, TOCKWITH AND WILSTROP
11th century-18th century
Including deeds relating to Tockwith windmill 1641-1683 and survey of manor of Wilsthorpe taken by Soloman Swale of Wetherby 1618
DEEDS AND PAPERS RELATING TO COWTHORPE, TOCKWITH, WILSTROP AND MOOR MONKTON
(13th century)-18th century
Including copy documents relating to Tockwith windmill 1227 and inquisition post mortem of Guy de Wilstrop 1520
PHOTOGRAPH OF A PLAN OF THE GRAVESHIP OF HOLME IN THE MANOR OF WAKEFIELD BY JOSHUA MARSDEN
(1757)
'A map of the boundaries of Holmefirth, drawn from one in King Henry the Fifth's time by Joshua Marsden in the year 1757'
PHOTOCOPY OF A PLAN OF WAKEFIELD BY RICHARD GOUGH
(1757)
Shows location of certain important buildings, naming streets etc. Original is Oxford University, Bodleian Library, Gough Maps 34.
LEGARD OF GANTON COLLECTION
12th century-18th century
Deeds for Escrick, 13th-18th century; [MD114] East and West Heslerton, 15th-17th century [MD115] Hunmanby, 14th-17th century [MD116] Rillington, Scagglethorpe, 14th-17th century [MD117] Sherburn, ...
PHOTOCOPY OF THE CARTULARY OF ST AGATHA'S ABBEY, EASBY
(13th century-16th century)
The charters are arranged in sections according to places and subjects, following the arrangement of the originals in the abbey muniment chests. Compiled c1281, but with many later additions. Original...
PHOTOCOPY OF A SURVEY OF THE GRAVESHIP OF HOLME IN THE MANOR OF WAKEFIELD
(1559-1602)
Gives tenant's names, acreagaes and rents for Holme, Cartworth, Upperthing, Scholes, Austonley, Hepworth, Wooldale and Fulstone
PLAN AND SECTION OF PROPOSED CANAL FROM PARKFOOT BRIDGE [NEAR INGLETON] TO SETTLE
1780
Two plans of slightly different size showing length, rise and fall, position of locks, buildings and hills. Surveyed by R Dickinson. Scale 1": 30 chains.
PHOTOCOPY OF A LETTER FROM CHARLES FAIRFAX AT MENSTON TO MR NICHOLAS DENMAN, MAYOR OF HULL
(1645)
Relating to the plague in Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Halifax. Gives details of numbers of dead in various townships. With transcript. Original is in Hull City Record Office L402
CLARKE THORNHILL COLLECTION (ADDITIONAL) PAPERS REGARDING PRIESTHORPE IN THE PARISH OF CALVERLEY
1630-1698
Comprising mainly extracts from court rolls of the manor of Crosley, Bingley and Pudsey
PHOTOCOPIES OF YORKSHIRE DOCUMENTS AT STOCKPORT LIBRARY
(1523-1729)
Includes: Surrenders and admittances to properties in Sowerby graveship in the manor of Wakefield 1523-1729
PHOTOCOPIES OF TRACINGS OF PLANS
(1716-1783)
Includes: map of the lordship of Askwith (1779), map of the manor of Askwith (1716), manor of Denton (1716), tracing of Clifton with Newall enclosure map (1783)
PHOTOCOPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PLAN OF THE LANDS IN HAWORTH
(1769)
Photocopies of a photograph of a plan of lands in Haworth and of an associated survey. The original plan is inscribed 'copied from a survey of the lands of Richard Emmott. Drawn by T Addison, 1769'
PHOTOCOPY OF A DEED RELATING TO 'SCOLLEY' [PROBABLY SHELLEY]
(c1220)
1. Richard de Scolley 2. John, son of Thomas de ? Propristune Property: land in Scolley [probably Shelley]
COLLECTION OF YORKSHIRE PLANS AND DRAWINGS [SOME PHOTOCOPIES]
1644
including, Great Kelk (1839), Leeds showing Hopitaller crosses n.d., order of battle at Marston Moor (1644), Scosthrop pa Kirkby Malham (19 cent), aisled buildings in Yorkshire and East Lancashire 1...
DEEDS AND PAPERS RELATING TO COAL MINES AT INGLETON AND BENTHAM
17th century-18th century
Contains several leases (17th-18th century), legal papers in various law suits, act for enclosing Bentham Moor (1767), copies of decrees in Chancery (16th-17th century) concerning the custom of the te...
DEEDS AND PAPERS RELATING TO THE WEST AND NORTH RIDINGS
1773
Includes enclosure award and map for Brearton in the parish of Knaresborough
FAMILY HISTORY NOTES
1776
Including pedigree of the Vasey family of Burniston, Scarborough and the United States 18th-20th century, compiled by Edith Rose Rowe. Also photocopy of a transcript of census return for Wetherby, 177...
PHOTOCOPIES OF DEEDS RELATING TO SKELMANTHORPE
(13th century-17th century)
Originals are Nottinghamshire Record Office, Saville of Rufford Collection DDSR207/41.
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SEWERS
1615-1637
Commissions of sewers for the North Riding, 1615 Commissions of sewers for Pickering Lythe wapentake, 1637
PHOTOCOPY OF THE HAWKESWORTH FAMILY BOOK CONTAINING COPIES OF LETTERS AND EARLY DEEDS OF THE HAWKESWORTHS
(13th century-17th century)
Relating to Hawksworth, Menston and Mitton and also to Carlton, Guiseley, Rawdon, Yeadon and elsewhere
PHOTOCOPY OF INDENTURE RELATING TO THE MANOR OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLERS AT TEMPLE NEWSAM
(1311)
This indenture witnesses that Adam de Hoperton, custodian of certain manors of the Knights Templar, handed over to Sir Alexander de Cave, knight and Robert de Amcotes, custody of the manor of Newsam. ...
YORKSHIRE DEEDS
1614-1797
Relating to Armley, Barnsley, Beeston, Bramley, Churwell, Clayton [parish of Bradford], Halifax and Wakefield
PHOTOCOPY OF DEED RELATING TO MONK BRETTON PRIORY
(1392)
Agreement between Monk Bretton Priory and the convent of Blyth [Nottinghamshire] in settlement of their dispute regarding tithes at Bolton upon Dearne. English summary attached.
TRANSCRIPT OF PART OF LEEDS SOUTH PARADE BAPTIST CHURCH REGISTER OF BIRTHS BY D L HOWARD
(1785-1790)
Original is at The National Archives