Manisty, Nicholl & Co., papers 1711-1846
GB0218.D124

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Repository
Gwent Archives
Title
Legal Papers: Prothero v. Goude 1838 and papers of Manisty, Nicholl and Co. MSS
ID
GB0218.D124
Date
1711-1846
Extent
0.045 Cubic Metres
General Physical Description note
To be supplied
Language
English

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Biographical/Historical note

Manisty, Nicholl & Co. was a firm of solicitors based in London. The case of Prothero v. Goude in 1838 related to interference with mining operations at Court y Bella Level in Mynyddislwyn, Monmouthshire.

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Scope and Contents note

Legal Papers: Prothero v. Goude 1838. Court y Bella Level parish Mynyddislwyn, Manor of Abercarn: Legal papers relating to interference with mining operations.

Papers relating to Manisty, Nicholl & Co., 1711-1846, comprising deeds relating to Aberystruth, Bedwas, Bedwellty, Mynyddislwyn and Risca, Monmouthshire, 1711-1846; legal papers for the case of Prothero v. Goude, relating to Court y Bella Coal Level, Mynyddislwyn, 1838-1839; plans of Penyderry Colliery and Estate and Court y Bella Coal Level, 1832.

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Arrangement note

Arranged into the following: deeds; legal papers; maps.

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Administrative Information

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 Gwent Archives

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Usual copyright regulations apply

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Accruals are not expected

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

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Appraisal note

All records have been retained

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Related Materials

Related Archival Materials note

Further papers relating to the Prothero v. Goude case are Gwent Record Office, D124.

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Controlled Access Headings

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Subject(s)

  • Legal Papers-Monmouthshire

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Other Finding Aids note

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Gwent Record Office.

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Collection Inventory

 D124 Legal Papers - Prothero v. Goude c.Early 18th century-c.Mid 19th century 

 D124/771 Letter from Zephaniah Williams at Sirhowy to John Maughan concerning the near completion of the sinking of a pit (into the Court-Y-Bella level) and the apparent assistance of Messrs. Prothero and Phillips' workmen. 16 Jun 1838 

 D124/772 Letter from Zephaniah Williams at Sirhowy to John Maughan concerning the events of the night 16/17 June when entry was made through the roof of the Cwrt Y Bella level. How they were attacked and two of his men taken into custody by the agent to Prothero and Phillips and the fear that they will all be taken. 18 Jun 1838 

 D124/227 Letter from W.W. Phillips Jnr. to John Maughan Esq. at Dudley concerning the serving of notices on Thomas Jones at Risca, James Workman and John Hughes (tenants of Llewellyn's lands) and the payment of rent. Chartist events on nights of November 3,4 and 5th. The escape of Sir Thomas Phillips, his mixing with parties of armed men on the way down (to Newport) from Pontnewynidd. The rain and darkness. His concealment hoping to overhear conversations. Meeting with a body of 400 armed men impressing whom they met. Suggestion of the Chartists freeing the prisoners in the "dock" - 200 well armed men [soldiers] stationed there. Impudence of Geach to defend Frost. Pontypool men involved. Personal family matters. 23 Nov 1839 

 D124/774 Application for and Grant of Injunction on behalf of Prothero to prevent the defendent (Gould and orx) from further sinking (of a shaft to interrupt the use of Court-Y-Bella level) Lincolns Inn, Vice-Chancellors Court. 22 Jun 1838 

 D124/775 Bill of Complaint in case of Prothero v. Gould, setting forth the history of the case. 1838 

 D124/778 Office Copy Affidavit of Thomas James of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., master collier and manager of Court Y Bella level in case of Prothero v. Gould. 1838 

 D124/40 Memoranda relating to Bryn Maen, in par. of Aberystruth and premises in par. Risca (part of the estate of Lewellyn Lewellyn) No Date 

 D124/10 Conveyance 1. Lewis Morgan of par. Aberystruth, Co. Mon., yeoman and Margaret his wife. 2. Sarah David and Elizabeth David of par. Aberystruth, spinsters. £130. All messuage or mansion house wherein Roger Morgan now dwelleth, one cowhouse adjoining, one barn, two gardens and 8 closes of land, arable, meadow, pasture, furze and heath called Y Wyrlod Wrth Y Ty, Y Cae Kennol, Y Cae Ycha, Y Wayn Newyth, Y Ffaes, Y Wayn Ddy, Y Coetcae Bach, and Y Coetcae Issa and the moiety of a parcel of waste ground called Bryn Y Maen to the said lands belonging all of which contain 30a. situate in par. of Aberystruth, Co. Mon. in the Lordship of Bergavenny and adjoining lands of Roger Morgan, Andrew Meredith, Thomas William and the lords waste. 27 Mar 1724 

 D124/7-8 Lease for a year/Marriage Settlement 1. Richard William of par. Bedwas, Co. Mon., yeoman and Sara his wife and William Richard their son and heir. 2. William ab William of par. Eglwsillan, Co. Glam., tucker and Edward Morgan of par. Llanderne, Co. Glam., gent. Marriage between William Richard and Mary William. £80. All that one barn and cowhouse with 5 closes of land, arable, pasture and meadow called Kaer Maleth, Bryn Y Gwyddessey, Kae Rhyddwyd Isha, Kae Rhydwydd Ycha and Gwaine Dalwen and containing K a. also 2 mess, bakehouse, cowhouse, lands etc. called Kaer Meirch, Kae Main, Kae Ywch Lawr Clawth, Kae Ty Lwyntyr Ty Y Waine, Vach Y Waine Luffrey and Garwen Vach cont. 40a. 30 Mar 1725-31 Mar 1725 

 D124/4 Extract from Marriage Settlement made between William Richard and Mary the daughter if William ab William. 30 Mar 1725-31 Mar 1725 

 D124/877 Plan and section of Brin-Y-Mane in par. Aberystwith, Co. Mon. [c.1830] 

 D124/762 Copy of notice served upon Messrs. Prothero and Phillips on behalf of Henry Goude, Jane Lewellyn and Henry Lewellyn not to convey any coal or water from the coal mines of Court Y Bella through or over any part of the estate of Penyderry after the expiration of 14 days or the level would be stopped or obstructed. 14 May 1838 

 D124/768 Letter from Messrs. Prothero and Phillips to John Maughan concerning a pit which was being sunk in a field, part of Penyderry Estate, over the Court-Y-Bella level and on his instructions. 30 to 40 men employed therein, danger to their lives, and offering to settle the question in a court of law. 9 Jun 1838 

 D124/784 Office Copy Affidavit of Henry Jones of par. Monythusloyne, coal miner, in case of Prothero v. Gould. 1838 

 D124/223 Letter from H. Mostyn at Usk to John Maughan at Dudley concerning arrangements for the sale of the Lewellyn properties and postponing the date owing to the Chartist Trial. His duties in connection therewith as Undersheriff, excitement caused by the trial, Mr Geach defending the prisoners. The circulation of the Merthyr Guardian newspaper compared with the Cambrian newspaper. 1 Dec 1889 

 D124/202 Letter from W.W. P[hillips] Jnr. at Pontypool Estate Office to John Maughan Esq. at Dudley primarily concerning rent payable by John Hughes who had purchased a farm once the property of Llewellyn. The arrest of Geach (a Pontypool solicitor) on a charge of procurring £2000 under false pretences. The Judges charge to the Jury on the trial of John Frost (the Chartist). Zephaniah Williams being found guilty. Defence of John Frost only by the Convention. 10 Jan 1840 

 D124/782 Office copy of Affidavit of William James of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., mineral agent in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/818 Office copy of Affidavit of Thomas James upon Motion to Dissolve Injunction. 1838 

 D124/320 Draft Promissory Note to pay £189.4.1. to Mr John Maughan of Dudley. 1 Dec 1841 

 D124/331 Letter from W.W. Phillips Jnr. at Ponty Moil to John Maughan enclosing a receipt and giving a resume of recent occurrences in Pontypool. 20 Feb 1843 

 D124/124-125 Copy certificates of births, marriages and deaths Various dates 

 D124/11 Schedule of Mr Llewellyn Lewellyn's Deeds relating to Estates in Mortgage to Hugh George Esq. for securing £1600 and interest. Schedule from 27 March 1724 to 1 March 1832. No Date 

 D124/38-39 Part of Abstracts of Title relating to the estate of Lewellyn Lewellyn. No Date 

 D124/758 Letter from Messrs. Prothero and Phillips at Newport to John Maughan Esq. Pontypool concerning wayleaves at the Court-Y-Bella level where it passes through Pen Y Derry farm. 17 Mar 1838 

 D124/873-875 Draft Bill of Costs Henry Goude (Mortgage of Llewellyn Estates) to John Maughan. 1841 

 D124/765 Letter from Henry Llewellyn at Bedwas to John Maughan, solicitor concerning the alleged opening of the Court Y Bella level by Mr Prothero about 1820. 24 May 1838 

 D124/888-894 Glamorgan, Monmouth, Brecon Gazette and Merthyr Guardian Some copies contain reference to Chartists 30 Nov 1839, 14 Dec 1839, 21 Dec 1839, 28 Dec 1839, 11 Jan 1840, 25 Jan 1840, 8 Feb 1840 

 D124/895 The Cambrian Newspaper 28 Mar 1840 

 D124/786 Office Copy Affidavit of Daniel Lewis of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., farmer, in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/816 Answer, Clearing Contempt for not putting in their answer to the Bill of Complaint in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/860 Draft Answer of Jane Llewellin and Henry Llewellin in case in Chancery - Prothero v. Llewellin. 1838 

 D124/792 Draft Answer of Henry Goude to the Bill of Complaint in case Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/812-813 Brief for Defendants in case Prothero v. Goude in Chancery. 1838 

 D124/815 Observations to accompany Brief 1838 

 D124/803 Office Copy Affidavit of William Llewellin in support of Motion to Dissolve Injunction - Case Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/819 Office Copy Affidavit of Thomas Powell in opposition to Motion to Dissolve Injunction. 1838 

 D124/820 Office Copy of Affidavit of Thomas Phillips in opposition to Motion to Dissolve Injunction in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/821 Office Copy Affidavit of Thomas Prothero in opposition to Motion to Dissolve Injunction in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/822 Brief Affidavits of Plaintiffs in opposition to Motion to Dissolve Injunction. 1838 

 D124/287 Appointment byy Wm/ Brougham to consider the application in Prothero agt. Goude at his chambers. 14 Feb 1839 

 D124/191 Receipt by W.B. Williams for 4 guineas being his fee paid him by John Maughan for acting as Auctioneer at the Sale at Pontypool of Llewellyns property in mortgage to Henry Goude Esq. 28 Jan 1840 

 D124/290 Office Copy of part of Injunction of Court of Chancery restraining Henry Goude, Jane Llewellin and Henry Llewellin from further sinking the pit upon lands of the late Llewellin Llewellin in such manner as to the break in the roof of the County Bella Level etc. 22 Jun 1838 

 D124/288 Order of Court of Chancery continuing Injunction against Henry Goude, Jane Llewellin and Henry Llewellin to prevent them sinking a pit so as to injure the roof or sides of the Court Y Bella Level. 13 Nov 1838 

 D124/776 Office Copy of Affidavits of Plaintiffs in case Prothero b. Goude. 1838 

 D124/780 Office Copy Affidavit of John Hughes of par. Bedwellty, master collier in case Prothero v. Goude 1838 

 D124/759 Prothero and another v. Goude and others - In Chancery Draft observations to accompany brief to counsel concerning the history and Court Y Bella Level and the interference of the Llewellyns. 1838 

 D124/800 Draft Affidavit of Wm. Lewellin of par. Bedwas, farmer in case Prothero v. Goude 1838 

 D124/896 The Monmouthshire Beacon Newspaper 6 Oct 1838 

 D124/756 Letter from John Maughan at Pontypool to Messrs. Prothero and Phillips, Newport concerning Wayleaves for coal taken from and through Court-Y-Bella Level. 16 Mar 1838 

 D124/795 Summons to Arthur Powell of Pontypool and Thomas Beckingham of town of Newport to appear at the Petty Sessions to be held at the Rock Inn in par. Bedwellty to testify to his knowledge concerning events at the Court Y Bella Level. 1838 

 D124/827 Copy letter containing information that the Vice Chancellor ordered that the Injunction should stand. 1838 

 D124/802 Office copy Affidavit of John Maughan of Pontypool. Attorney at Law in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/793 Copy Injunction (as before) in case of Prothero v. Goude 1838 

 D124/769 Copy letter from John Maughan to Messrs. Prothero and Phillips requesting them to admit the use of them of Courtybella Level on 30th May so that an action of trespass may be brought to try the rights of the case. 13 Jun 1838 

 D124/773 Letter from William Lewellyn at Bedwas to John Maughan concerning the imprisonment of those men taken into custody at Court Y Bella. Assistance from Mr J. Frost. The fears of Zephaniah Williams that Mr Phillips will do him all the injury that he can. Warrant for the arrest of the conspirators in the hands of the police. 25 Jun 1838 

 D124/789 Draft Affidavit of Deft. Goude in case of Prothero v. Goude. 1838 

 D124/806-808 Plan of the Pen Y Derry Estate and the fields of Messrs. Prothero and Co. and of the Court Y Bella No Date 

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 D124 Aberystruth Early 19th century-Mid 19th century 

 D124/26 Lease for a Year 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Francis McDonnell of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. All those three undivided fourth part of shares in that messuage tenement on farm and lands containing 200a. called Berllan Llwyd now in the occupation of Henry Jones as tenant at a yearly rate of £37.10s. and also of and in all that messuage or tenement farm and all lands containing 50a. called Devollen now in the occupation of Lewis James as tenant thereof at a yearly rent of £9.9.0d. and of and in all that messuage or dwelling house farm and lands called Llwyn Bach containing 40a. now in occupation of Llewellyn Llewellyn as tenant, also in moiety in that messuage or mansion house wherein Roger Morgan heretofore dwellt, one cowhouse thereunto adjoining, one barn, 2 gardens, one curtilage and 8 closes of land called Y Worlod Wrth Y Ty, Y Cae Kenol, Y Cae Ycha, Y Wayne Newith, Y Foes, Y Wayne Ddy, Y Coit Cae Bach and Y Coed Issa, and a moiety of a piece of waste ground called Bryn Y Maen all of which contain 30a. situate in par. Aberystruth. 22 Jan 1832 

 D124/29 Lease for a Year 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William Williams of Newport, Co. Mon., banker and Francis George of Pontymoyle, Co. Mon., Innkeeper. Premises in Aberystruth as in Lease for a Year dated 22 January 1832 and in par. Risca as in Lease for a Year dated 26 November 1831, together with a capital messuage farm and lands in par. Bedwas, Co. Mon., containing 80a. now in occupation of William Lewellyn. 27 May 1832 

 D124/879 Plan of Brynmaen in par. Aberestwith, Co. Mon., the property of the late Llewellin Llewellin. Jan 1836 

 D124/91 Notice to Quit by Henry Mostyn (Agent for William Williams and Francis George), Lewis James and Jane Lewellyn to David Phillips and to deliver up possession of the farm he occupies at Aberystruth on 2 February 1837. 25 Jul 1836 

 D124/34 Abstract of Title Of Messrs. William Williams and Francis George, Trustees of the late Lewellyn Lewellyn to 7/8ths of an estate called Bryn Maen in par. Aberystruth, Co. Mon. Abstract of Deeds 1789-1832 1837 

 D124/436 Valuation by Joshua Beaumont of Brynmaen Farm heretofore belonging yo late Mr Llewellyn in par. Aberystruth, Co. Mon. 9 Jul 1841 

 D124/316 Draft Agreement 1. Charles Otter of the Temple in City of London, Esq. 2. John Maughan of Dudley, Co. Worcester, gent. That the estate called Bryn Maen shall stand charged with the payment of £189.4.1. 1 Dec 1841 

 D124/293 Requisitions on title to the Brynmaen Estate 1845 

 D124/690 Conveyance 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 2. Joseph Bailey and Crawshay Bailey of Nantyglo, Co. Mon., Esq. £750. 7 undivided 8th parts of all that messuage or mansion house wherein one Roger Morgan heretofore dwelt, one cowhouse, one barn, two gardens, 1 curtilage and 8 closes of land usually called Bryn Y Maen containing about 30a. situate in par. of Aberystwyth, Co. Mon. and Covenant to produce deeds when required. 3 Apr 1846 

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 D124 Bedwas c.Early 18th century-c.Mid 19th century 

 D124/1 Mortgage 1. Lewelin William of par. Bedwas, Co. Mon., yeoman 2. Thomas Morgan the Younger of par. of Radir, Co. Glam., yeoman £100 All that messuage or dwelling house with a barn etc. and several closes of land called Ka Yr Mirch Ycha cont. 2a. of Lath Blethin measure, Ka Yr Mirch Isha containing 2.75a. Gwain Lifney cont. 2a. Ka Dihwnt Yr In cont 1.5a. Yr Ka Dishlawr Clawdd cont. 1.75a. Y Ka Main Ycha cont. 1.5a. Y Ka Main Bach cont. 0.25a. Y Ka Bach Wrth Y Skubor cont. 0.75a. and Y Wainfach cont. 0.5a. all situate in par. Bedwas, Co. Mon. 10 Oct 1747 

 D124/2-3 Final Concord - Common Pleas 1. Lewelin William plt. 2. William Richard the elder and Mary his wife, deforciants. 2 mess., 2 cottages, 1 barn, 1 stable, 1 bakehouse, 1 garden, 10a. land, 10a. meadow, 10a. pasture, 10a. furze and heath and common of pasture for all cattle with appurts. in par. Bedwas. £60. 13 Nov 1739 

 D124/5 Receipt by Thos. Morgan for a Deed to Declare the uses of a fine from William Prichard of Bedwas, Co. Mon. and Mary his wife to Lewelin Williams of premises in Bedwas dated 20 December 1739 received from Lewelin William. 10 Oct 1747 

 D124/6 Deed to Declare the Uses of a Fine 1. William Richard the elder of par. Bedwas, Co. Mon., yeoman, and Mary his wife. 2. Lewelin William of par. Bedwas, yeoman. £160. premises in Bedwas. 20 Dec 1739 

 D124/27 Conveyance 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Francis McDonnell of town of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. £1600. Premises in pars. Bedwas etc. as in Transfer of March 1832 and also as in Lease for a Year of 22 January 1832. 23 Jan 1832 

 D124/28 Final Concord - Common Pleas 1. Francis McDonnell plt. 2. Lewellyn Lewellyn deforct. 3 undivided fourth parts of 4 mess., 4 barns, 4 stables, 20a. meadow, 40a. pasture, 10a. wood, 20a. land in par. of Bedwellty and the entirety of 2 mess., 2 barns, 2 stables, 70a. pasture, 30a. meadow, 30a. wood, 40a. land in par. Bedwas and Aberystruth. £60. 28 Jan 1832 

 D124/1837 Abstract of Title of Messrs. William Williams and Francis George to an estate in Bedwas, Co. Mon. Abstracts of Deeds 1759-1831 1837 

 D124/880 Declaration of Walter Williams as to the family of Llewellyn's of Bedwas. 21 Oct 1837 

 D124/332 Valuation and Report of the Freehold Estate situate near Bedwas Church the property of the late Llewellyn Llewellyn. 30 Jan 1835 

 D124/347 Agreement for Sale 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford, gent. 2. John Davies of Bedwas, Co. Mon., gent. All that messuage farm and lands called Llwyn Hinfa or Lunfer in occupation of Wm. Llewellin containing 34a. situate in par. Bedwas near Bedwas Church. 18 Apr 1840 

 D124/353 Letter from H. Mostyn ay Usk to John Maughan at Dudley informing him that John Davies had exchanged with him the signed contract for sale of the Bedwas property which he afterwards transferred to Wm. Llewellyn who intends to complete the purchase. 27 Apr 1840 

 D124/111 Letter from William Llewellyn at Bedwas to John Maughan Esq., solicitor, Pontypool, concerning the working of coal under his lands and cooperating with other persons mining coal in the same area. 14 Mar 1838 

 D124/234 Draft Conditions of Sale of Llewellyn's Property [c.1839] 

 D124/235 Draft advertisement for sale at Crown Inn, Pontypool of Llewellyn's property (foreclosure of mortgage) [c.1839] 

 D124/342 Letter from William Llewellyn at Bedwas to John Maughan at Dudley concerning his intended ejectment from his farm and asking for reconsideration. 13 Apr 1840 

 D124/90 Agreement by John Walters of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., farmer, to rent to Thomas James of Court Y Bella Colliery the piece of land at the bottom of the Penyderry Incline Plane. £1.5s. p.a. and coal for a term of 20 years. 9 Dec 1836 

 D124/878 Plan of Llwynbach in par. of Bedwellty the property of late Llewellin Llewellin. 1836 

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 D124 Bedwellty Mid 18th century-Mid 19th century 

 D124/42 Abstract of Title of the Trustees of Mr Lewellyn Lewellyn to an estate in the parish of Bedwellty, Co. Mon. Abstracts of Deeds 1763-1833 1837 

 D124/189 Contract for sale to Edmund Williams of Maesryddud of premises known as Llwyn Bach in the parish of Bedwellty (Lot 5) for the sum of £700. (Part of printed sale notice) 28 Jan 1840 

 D124/32 Abstract of Title of Henry Goude of Dunstable to an estate in the parish of Bedwellty, Co. Mon., known by the name of Llwyn Bach. Abstract of Deeds 1763-1839 [c.1840] 

 D124/373 Conveyance (Copy Draft) 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 2. Edmund Williams of Maesruddud in par. Bedwellty, Esq. £750. All that messuage or tenement wherein Margaret John Rowland formerly dwelt with the barn, two gardens and several closes of land containing 7 welsh acres (19a. 3r. 10p. statute measure) situate in par. Bedwellty called Llwyn Bach. Jun 1840 

 D124/524 Notice by Henry Worjman of Llwynbach in par. Bedwellty, Co. Mon. to Mr Phillips, agent, to Mr Maughan that he will quit the premises on 2 February 1841. 1 Aug 1840 

 D124/9 Release 1. Thomas Edmund Phillip of par. Bedwellty, Co. Mon., yeoman and Rachel his wife. 2. David William Llewellin of par. Bedwellty, yeoman. £59 All that messuage or tenement wherein Margaret John Rowland dwelleth together with the barn, 2 gardens, and several closes of land called Y Coed, Wayn Y Coed, Y Burlin Bach Rwn Y Thwy Wain, Y Wain, Y Cae Gwyn Isha, Y Cae Gwyn Ycha, Yr Erw, Y Coed Cae Newydd, Cae Pen Y Llan, Caer Tu Yn Y Tylla, Cae Yr Wynn and Y Burlin Bach Wrth Y Skybbor, containing 7 welsh acres situated in par. of Bedwellty nearing to the river Surrowy, lands late of Edward Harry and lands of Thomas Edmond Phillip, John Edmond Rosser and William Edmond William. 19 Dec 1741 

 D124/333 Valuation of Pen Y Derry Farm, the property of Llewellyn Llewellyn in par. Bedwellty. 10 Nov 1831 

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 D124 Mynyddislwyn Early 19th century-Mid 19th century 

 D124/23 Transfer of Mortgage 1. Francis McDonnell of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. 2. High George of town of Chepstow, Co. Mon., Esq. £1600 upon security of one customary garden and 3 pieces of customary land called Cae Crwn, Cae Mawr and Gwain Vach containing 6.25 covers (welsh) situate in par. Monythusloyne and manor of Abercarne abutting lands of the lord of the manor, lands formerly of William John to lands of William Lewis and to the lane leading from Cross Penmain towards Monythusloyne Church. Together with the mansion or farm house with the gardens and appurts. etc. in Monythusloyne late in the occupation of John Thomas James adjoining the road leading from Crosspenmain towards Newport and all those 3 cottages, gardens, appurtenances situate on the north side of the last mentioned road then in the occupation of John Edwards, Henry Williams and Mary Williams and together with the messuages or dwelling houses lately erected by John Thomas James; also a customary messuage or tenement and a garden or parcel of land called Cae Barrall cont. 1 welsh acre situate in par. of Monythusloyne between lands of John Waters, lands of Rowland Thomas Morgan, lands of Edmund David Richards and the highway leading from Crosspenmain towards Pont Crumlin and the highway leading from Cross Penmain towards Monythusloyne Church; also 1 barn and 3 pieces of customary land called Cae Killynan, Cae Taw Ay Ddan and Cae Dan Y Vydd containing 2a. (welsh) situate in par. of Monythusloyne between lands of James Thomas, lands of Richard Rayner, lands of Henry William Walter and lands of Mary Phillips, also a piece of customary land called Cae Mawr containing 9 covers situate in the hamlet of Penmain and parish of Monythusloyne; also all that messuage, tenement or farm with the appurtenances called Catle Upon Allum containing 114a. situate in Lordship of Ogmore, Co. Glam. etc.; together with premises in par. of Aberystruth, Co. Mon. 1 Mar 1832 

 D124/760 Copy Will of Lewellyn of Penyderry Farm in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. relating to premises known as Cross Penmain Farm in par. Monythusloyne; Risca Farm in par. Risca; Castle Upon Allum in par. St. Brides, Co. Glam.; Penyderry Farm in par. Monythusloyne; Bedwas Farm in par. of [ ] , Blaina Farm in par. Aberystruth; Llwyn Bach in par. of Bedwellty. 4 Nov 1834 

 D124/18 Will of Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry Farm in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. Codicil dated 6 November 1834 4 Nov 1834 

 D124/79 Decscription and yearly rent of Penderry Estate in par. Monyddusloyn, Llwyn Vach Estate, apr. Bedwellty, Cribbeth Freehold Farm, par. Risca, Brinmane Farm, par. Aberystruth and Llwynlunfa Farm, par. Bedwas. 1836 

 D124/112 Draft Articles of Agreement 1. William Williams of Newport, Co. Mon., banker and Francis George of Monmouth, gent. 2. Jane Llewellyn of Peny Derry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., widow. 3. Henry Llewellyn, son of Jane Llewellyn, farmer. 4. Martin Morrison of Newport and William Prothero of Blackwood, Co. Mon, gents. To grant a lease of all that vein of coal under so much of the tenement called Penyderry as is described in a map of the workings dated 1832 with licence to dig and search for the same for a period of 12 years at a rent of £200 p.a. Wayleaves, royalties etc. 1837 

 D124/36 Abstract of Title of Messrs. William Williams and Francis George, Trustees of late Lewellyn Lewellyn to a copyhold estate called Peny Derry situate in par. of Monythusloyne and held of the manor of Abercarne, Co. Mon. Abstract of Deeds 1778-1831 1837 

 D124/31 Release by Deed Poll of the estate of the late Llewellyn Llewellyn of Penyderry, Co. Mon. in reference to a mortgage debt of £1600. 14 Oct 1837 

 D124/881-887 The Monmouthshire Merlin 10 Aug 1839, 7 Dec 1839, 21 Dec 1839, 18 Jan 1840, 25 Jan 1840, 8 Feb 1840, 25 Apr 1840 

 D124/132 Draft Attorney by Francis McDonnell of Usk, Esq. of John Maughan of Pontypool, gent. to pray for admittance to all that customary tenement with the barns, stables and buildings thereunto belonging with 17 pieces of customary land, arable, meadow, pasture and wood called Peny Derry and known by the several names of Cae Scibor, Worlod Vawr, Worlod Vach, Maser Vach, Cae [ ], Errw Varne, Cae Carrieg Vawr, Cae Gerwinnen, Cae Yr Borre, Wayn Gurre Hay, Derney, Wain Dan Y Fee, Disnog Pencareeg, Cae Yr Coed, Cae Yr Hendy, Cae Yr Cetee Ysha, Cae Yr Cattee Yr and Cae Pen Y Graige. All of which are situate in par. of Monythusloyne and were formerly in tenure of Llewellyn Llewellyn and to surrender the same to the use of Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford. [c.1837] 

 D124/337 Declaration made under 5 and 6 Wm. IV as to the service of the six months notice required by Mr Goudes Power of Sale. 8 May 1839-9 May 1839 

 D124/338 Release and Confirmation (Copy Draft) 1. Charles Otter of [ ] Esq.; William Williams otherwise Morgan of Trodrhew Veuk in par. Gelli Gare Co. Glam, yeoman. William Williams of Newport, Co. Mon., banker, and Francis George late of Pontymoile, innkeeper but now of town of Monmouth, gent. Daniel Lewis and Adam Rowland both of par. of Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., farmers. Jane Llewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon. and others. 2. Edmund Williams of Maesruddud in par. Bedwellty, Co. Mon., Esq. Estate of Llewellyn Llewellyn, dec'd. 1840 

 D124/500 Covenant 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 2. Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court, Co. Mon., Esq. and Sir Thomas Phillips of Newport, Co. Mon., Knight. To surrender copyhold premises in par. Monythusloyne and Manor of Abercarn. 30 Mar 1841 

 D124/611 Case for opinion of Counsel regarding title etc. to Penyderry and Counsel's Opinion 1841 

 D124/544 Draft Conditions of Sale of Peny Derry 1840 

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 D124 Risca Early 18th century-Mid 19th century 

 D124/12-13 Lease for a Year/Release 1. Jeremiah Williams of par. Lanvihangel Roggiet, Co. Mon., taylor, and Elizabeth hsi wife and Thomas Williams their son and heir apparent. 2. Margaret Llewellin of par. Risca, Co. Mon., spinster. (Daughter of Llewellin Rees of Risca, yeoman) £23.10s. All that messuage or mansion house, now or late in tenure of Abraham Williams with 3 gardens and all other appurtenances thereto belonging and also 3 closes of land arrable, meadow, pasture, wood and underwood containing 6 covers of welsh measure called Cae Pen Rhwy Yr Menith, Cae Bach Ar Pen Y Rhwy, Ar Cae Bach Dan Y Rhwy situate in par. Risca, mearing and abutting as to the first parcel, to the lands now in possession of Elias Jones of Monithusloine, gent., the lane there called Hewhe Ty Dee, the highway leading from Risca Church towards Newport, and the lane there that leads from said highway towards the mansion house; as to the second parcel, upon lands of Elias Jones and the lane leading from Risca Church towards Newport; as to the third parcel, upon lands of John Morgan, lands now in tenure of Morgan Powell, lands of Elias Jones and the highway leading from Risca Church towards Newport. 1 Apr 1711-2 Apr 1711 

 D124/14 Release 1. Morgan Rees of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., yeoman and Rachel his wife. 2. William Edward Llewellin of par. Riska, Co. Mon., yeoman. £42 All that barn, cowhouse, and 8 parcels of land known by the names of Tir Cribarth containing 7.5 welsh acres situate in par. Riska, Co. Mon., abutting lands of Walter William Thomas now of William John Water and Watkin John Water, lands now or late of the widow of Edmund Phillip David dec'd formerly of Phillip David Morgan and lands formerly of Thomas William now of Barbara Miles, spinster, lands formerly of Alice John Evan since of Watkin Jones now of Edward William and the lane leading from Tom Barlow towards Riska called Cribarth Lane. 7 Jan 1758 

 D124/15 Lease for a Year 1. William Llewellin of par. Riska, Co. Mon., yeoman. 2. William Prosser of town of Caerleon, Co. Mon., dyer. Premises in par. Risca as in Release of 7 Jan 1758. 21 Dec 1759 

 D124/16 Release 1. William Prosser of Caerleon, Co. Mon., dyer. 2. William Lewellyn of par. Risca, Co. Mon., yeoman, and Mary his wife. 2. Charles Phillips of par. Risca, Esq., and Thomas Jones of Caerleon, victualler. £20 Premises in Risca as in Release 7 January 1758. 23 Jan 1767 

 D124/17 Final Concord - Common Pleas 1. William Walters plt. 2. Elizabeth Pritchard, spinster and William Walters, gent., deforciants. 2 mess, 2 cottages, 1 barn, 1 cowhouse, 1 stable, 2 curtilages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 30a. land, 10a. meadow, 10a. pasture, 5a. wood, 5a. furze and heath and common of pasture for all cattle with the appurtenances in town of Caerleon, and par. of Risca. £100 Feb 1805 

 D124/19 Lease 1. William Walters of par. of Bassaleg, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Thomas Phillips of par. Risca, Co. Mon., yeoman. All that piece of land situate in par. Risca mearing and abutting to the Monmouthshire Canal and the Common called Rhew Mynych containing 1.5a. now in possession of Thomas Phillips. Term of 80 years - rent £3.12.0d. p.a. 2 Jul 1808 

 D124/20 Assignment 1. Thomas Phillips of par. Risca, Co. Mon., yeoman. 2. William Walters of par. Bassaleg, Co. Mon., gent. £195 Premises in par. Risca as in Lease of 2 July 1808 together with messuages etc. now built thereon 21 Feb 1810 

 D124/21 Lease for a Year 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. John Wright of Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. Co. Mddx., Esq. Henry Mostyn of Somerset Street, Co. Mddx., Esq. and Henry Mostyn of town of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. All that barn, cowhouse, buildings and 8 closes of land called Tir Cubarth containing 7.5a. (welsh) situate in par. Risca, late in occupation of William Davies and now or late of William Waters adjoining lands formerly of William Waters, afterwards of John Waters and Watkin John Waters and now or late of John Morgan, lands of the widow of Edward Phillips and late ofJohn Wathington, farmer, lands formerly of Thomas Williams afterwards of Charles Williams and Barbara his wife since of Walter Walters now or late of William Walters the lands formerly of Charles John Evans afterwards of Walter Jones and Edward William since of Elias Jones and now of Walter Jones and the lane leading from Torn Barloin towards Risca called Cribarth Lane; also all that messuage or dwelling house late of Thomas Aaron now or late of William Waters with 3 gardens and their appurtenances, also 3 closes of parcels of land, arable, meadow, pasture and wood containing 6 covers (welsh) called Cae Pen Y Rhwyer Manyne, Cae Bach Ar Pen Yr Rhwy or Cae Bach Dan Y Rhwy situate in par. Risca late of Thomas Aaron but now or late of William Waters abutting lands late of Elias Jones now or late of Watkin Jones to the Crumlin line of the Monmouthshire Canal to the lane called Hewl Te Dee, to the highway leading from Risca Church towards Newport and the lane which leads from the said lane to the said dwelling house; also a close or parcel of land situate in par. Risca with 12 newly erected messuages thereon abutting the Monmouthshire Canal and the Common called Rhew containing 1.5a. now or late in occupation of William Waters and his undertenants. 26 Nov 1831 

 D124/22 Mortgage 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. John Wright of Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Co. Mddx., Esq., Henry Mostyn of Somerset St., Co. Mddx., and Henry Mostyn of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. 3. Francis McDonnell of Usk, gent. £1200 Premises in par. Risca, as in Lease for a Year of 26 November 1831. 28 Nov 1831 

 D124/35 Abstract of Title of the Trustees of late Lewellyn Lewellyn to freehold hereditaments in par. Risca, Co. Mon. Abstract of Deeds 27/28 May 1832 1837 

 D124/33 Abstract of the Title of the Trustees of the late Lewellyn Lewellyn to freehold hereditaments in the parish of Risca. Abstracts of Deeds 1801-1831 [c.1840] 

 D124/396 Contract for Sale 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 2. Evan Morgan of Newpot, Co. Mon., mercer. £420. All those premises known as Cribbarth in parish of Risca comprising Lot 1 in the sale of Llewellyn's property. 10 May 1841 

 D124/374 Conveyance (Copy Draft) 1. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 2. Evan Morgan of town of Newport, Co. Mon., tailor. £420 All that freehold messuage etc. together with the barn and beasthouse lately erected thereon and the garden and land adjoining containing 22a. 0r. 30p. called Cribbarth situate in par. Risca, Co. Mon. 28 Jul 1841 

 D124/55 List of rents due from Risca houses and farms up to 1 February 1838. 1838 

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 D124 Miscellaneous Early 19th century 

 D124/24 Covenant 1. Thomas Powell of par. Monythusloyne Vedue, Co. Glam., farmer, and Mary his wife. 2. John Llewellyn of Caerphilly, Co. Glam., surgeon. 3. Edmund Llewellyn of Peny Derry, Co. Mon., currier. 4. Zephaniah Williams of Sirhowy, Co. Mon., colliery and mine agent, and Joan his wife. 5. Lewis Llewellyn late of 4th Light Dragoons at Bombay. 6. Jane Llewellyn of Penyderry 7. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. Not to institute or cause to be instituted any proceedings at Law or Equity relating to premises secured by Mortgage of 28 May 1832. 14 Oct 1837 

 D124/25 Transfer of Mortgage Debts 1. John Wright of Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Co. Mddx., Esq., Henry Mostyn of Somerset Street, Co. Mddx., Esq. and Henry Mostyn of Usk, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Mary Jones of Lanarth Court, Co. Mon., widow and Phillip Jones of same place, Esq. 3. Francis McDonnell of town of Usk, gent. 4. William Williams of Newport, Co. Mon, banker, and Francis George late of Pontymoyle Co. Mon., innkeeper but now of Monmouth (Creditors and Trustees of Llewellyn Llewellyn late of Penyderry Farm in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent., dec'd.) 5. Other creditors of Llewellyn Llewellyn 6. Daniel Lewis of par. Monythusloyne, farmer, and Adam Rowland of same parish, farmer. 7. Jane Llewellyn of Penyderry, widow of Llewellyn Llewellyn. 8. William Llewellyn of Bedwas, Co. Mon., farmer, one of the sons of Llewellyn Llewellyn. 9. Henry Llewellyn of Heol Dde of par. Monythusloyne, farmer and son of Llewellyn Llewellyn. 10. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. 11. John Maughan of Pontypool, Co. Mon., gent. £1200, £2000, £800 secured upon premises in parishes of Bedwas, Aberystruth, Bedwellty, Risca, Monythusloyne. 14 Oct 1837 

 D124/30 Conveyance and Assignment 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Peny Derry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William Williams of Newport, co. Mon., banker, and Francis George of Pontymoyle, Co. Mon., innkeeper, creditors of Llewellyn Llewellyn. 3. Other persons, other creditors of Llewellyn Llewellyn. Of all real and personal estate in trust for creditors. 28 May 1832 

 D124/37 Attested Copy Conveyance and Assignment 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Pen Y Derry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William Williams of Newport, Co. Mon., banker and Francis George of Pontymoyle, co. Mon., innkeeper, creditors of Lewellyn Lewellyn and Trustees on behalf of themselves and other creditors. 4. The other creditors of Lewellyn Lewellyn Of all real and personal estate in Trust for Creditors (original document D124/30) 28 May 1832 

 D124/43 Account of Estate of late Llewellyn Llewellyn in account with W.F. Geach 1836-1838 

 D124/44 Bond 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Mynyddisloyne, Co. Mon., gent. and Edmond Lewellyn currier of town of Newport. 2. William Powell, Punchhouse, Tredegar in par. Bedwellty. £600 to secure £300 and interest 13 May 1830 

 D124/45 Bond 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of par. Monithusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. and Edmund Lewellyn of town of Newport, Co. Mon., currier. 2. Rosser Samuel of par. Henllis, Co. Mon., gent. £120 to secure £60 and interest Endorsed with a receipt 15 January 1838. 25 Jan 1831 

 D124/46 Bond 1. John Thomas James of par. Monythusloyne, shopkeeper and Lewellyn Lewellyn of same parish, gent. 2. Richard Edwards of par. of Gelly Gare, Co. Glam., gent. £400 to secure £200 and interest. Endorsed with a receipt for £212.18.4d - 15 January 1838 22 May 1826 

 D124/47 Bond 1. Edmund Lewellyn of town of Newport, currier, and Lewellyn Lewellyn of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Thomas Harries of Mardy Farm in par. St. Brides, Co. Mon. £400 to secure £200 and interest Endorsed with receipt dated 15 January 1838 18 Sep 1826 

 D124/49 Bond 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Henry Charles of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., victualler. £600 to secure £300 and interest Endorsed with receipt dated 15 January 1838 28 Nov 1828 

 D124/50 Bond 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of par. of Monyddisloyne, Co. Mon., yeoman. 2. Francis George of par. Panteg, Co. Mon., victualler. £600 to secure £300 and interest Endorsed with receipt dated 15 January 1838 4 Sep 1827 

 D124/52 Bond 1. Llewellyn Llewellyn of par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William Williams of par. Gellygare, Co. Glam., gent. £100 to secure £800 and interest Endorsed with a receipt dated 15 January 1838 21 Sep 1827 

 D124/53 Bond 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn, Penyderry, par. Monithusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Charles Edwards of par. Gellygare, Co. Glam., yeoman. £200 to secure £100 and interest Endorsed with receipt dated 15 January 1838 20 May 1828 

 D124/54 1. Lewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry in par. Monythusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William James of Tynewydd in par. Bedwellty, Co. Mon., gent. £400 to secure £200 and interest Endorsed with receipt of 15 January 1838 21 Oct 1828 

 D124/66 Made of Settlement with the creditors of estate of Lewellin Llewellin showing how a sum of £7669.16.2d. was distributed. 15 Jan 1838 

 D124/68 Bond 1. Edmund Llewellin of town of Newport, currier and Llewellin Llewellin of par. Mynyddyslloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. William Watkins of par. of Coedkernew, Co. Mon., gent., Edward Griffiths of par. Marshfield, Co. Mon., farmer and William Thomas of par. Marshfield, farmer (Trustees of a Benefit Society held at the Angel Arms, Castletowne). £200 to secure £100 and interest Endorsed with an assignment of the debt to William Foster Geach of Pontypool, gent. for a sum of £120.3.6d. dated 1 November 1837. 3 Apr 1829 

 D124/69 Bond 1. Edmund Lewellyn of town of Newport, Co. Mon., currier, and Lewellyn Lewellyn of par. Mynyddusloyne, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Thomas Jones of Castleton in par. Marshfield, Co. Mon., carpenter, Ann Hopkins of par. Michaelstone Veddw, Co. Mon., spinster, Martha Reece of par. Marshfield, spinster and Hannah Lewis, wife of William Lewis of Castletown, shoemaker, Treasurer and Stewards of a certain Benefit Society of Women held at the Coach and Horses at Castletown. £200 to secure £100 and interest Endorsed with Assignment of Principal and interest (84.7.0) to William Foster Geach of Pontypool, gent., dated 1 November 1837. 6 Apr 1829 

 D124/70 Statement of claims of the Castletown Clubs on the estate of Lewellyn Lewellyn. Clubs mentioned - Female Club, Coach and Horses Club, and Angel Club. 1838 

 D124/77 Statement of Llewellyn Llewellyn's affairs 1837 

 D124/78 Statement of Account between late Llewellyn Lewellyn of Penyderry and his creditors 1836 

 D124/876 Plan of Penyderry Land and Colliery surveyed by Thomas Phillips. Scale 1 chain = 1 inch 16 Mar 1832 

 D124/89 Bond 1. William Foster Geach of Pontypool, Co. Mon., gent. 2. Henry Goude of Dunstable, Co. Bedford., gent. £8000 to secure £4000 and interest. 14 Oct 1837 

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