Abergavenny, Lord, manuscripts [c.1560]-1959
GB0218.D1583

Summary Information

Repository
Gwent Archives
Title
Lord Abergavenny MSS
ID
GB0218.D1583
Date
[c.1560]-1959
Extent
32.0 boxes, 22 vols
Language
English

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Biographical/Historical note

The Lords Nevill of Abergavenny traced their descent from Walter, earl of Herefordshire and constable of England, the brother-in-law of Hamelyn (d.s.p. 1090), the Norman conqueror of Over Gwent and first feudal lord of Abergavenny. The Nevill family retained possession of their Monmouthshire estate until it was disposed of in the 20th century. The Nevills' Monmouthshire estates were a relatively minor part of their overall landholdings. According to the 1873 Return of Owners of Land, the Earl of Abergavenny owned some 15,000 acres in Sussex, 6,000 acres in Kent, and 7,000 acres in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, besides 11 acres in Norfolk (the manor of Sculton Burdeleys). Their principal residence was at Eridge, Kent, where the 2nd earl built a castle in the early 19th century on the pre-existing Eridge Park hunting lodge. The castle was demolished just before the Second World War and a modern house built, when the name reverted to Eridge Park.

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Scope and Contents note

Title deeds and leases of the Marquesses of Abergavenny's estates in Monmouthshire, particularly for the parishes of Abergavenny, 1698-1946, Aberystruth, 1862-1953, Abersychan, 1845-1953, Blaenavon, 1869-1959, and Trevethin, 1801-1942; in Brecknockshire (Brynmawr and Llanelly), 1906-1955; and in Herefordshire, 1628-1938. Estate administration records for the Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, and overall estates, 1800-1954, including accounts, 1815-1867, surveys, c.1800-1862, rentals, 1868-1947, and papers relating to the sale of the Monmouthshire and Herefordshire estates, 1908-1954. Manorial papers, including papers relating to the manor of Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire, 1688-1899, and perambulations of the manor of Abergavenny, 1870-1885. Papers relating to disputes over the River Usk fishery, 1696-1908. Papers relating to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd, 1787-1942 (including the legal dispute concerning the manor of Park Lettice, Llanover, culminating in a court case 0f 1814-1816), the Nantyglo & Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd, 1859-1943, and the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron & Coal Co. Ltd, 1919-1933. Papers relating to Church Livings in various Monmouthshire parishes, 1829-1922. The records include extracts and translations (mainly early 19th century) from much earlier documents, including results of searches in the public records from 1086, extents, inquisitions and accounts from 1312 and a schedule of leases from 1414. One copy of a 1352 document was made in the later 16th century (c.1560) with a later translation.

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Arrangement note

Arranged by parish and record type within each county. Documents relating to Upper and Lower Mescoed in the county of Herefordshire can be found in the following sub-sections of 'Estates in Herefordshire (by Parish)': Clodock parish, Lower Mescoed, Upper Mescoed, St Margaret's parish, and Michaelchurch Escley parish. Documents relating to Ewyas Lacy manor can be found in the section 'Estates in Herefordshire (by Parish)' and also in the separate section for the Manor of Ewyas Lacy.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Gwent Archives

Conditions Governing Access note

Usual conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use note

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Custodial History note

The Marquess's Monmouthshire estates were administered from Abergavenny until about 1910 when the office was closed and transferred to Sussex, the family residing for most of the year at Eridge. Many of the earlier records were destroyed once their legal and administrative usefulness had ceased. With two exceptions (one item from the late 16th century and one dated 1628) the surviving collection dates from the late 17th century. These surviving records were held by the East Sussex Record Office in Lewes from 1960, until they were deposited at the Gwent Record Office. They include some material relating to south Herefordshire and Breconshire as Lord Abergavenny did not want to split up the archive.

Accruals note

Accruals are not expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Deposit.

Appraisal note

All records deposited at Gwent Archives have been retained.

Existence and Location of Copies note

A few of the documents in the collection (including the Survey of the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire estate in Ewyas Lacy Hundred, D1583/208) have been digitised for the website of the Ewyas Lacy Study Group, http://www.ewyaslacy.org.uk/.

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Related Materials

Related Archival Materials note

Further family papers are at Gwent Archives, D7 and D2075, as are various manorial documents relating to the Lordship of Bergavenny, MAN/A/2. The principal collections of family papers are in East Sussex Record Office and the Centre for Kentish Studies. A number of legal case papers are at Northamptonshire Record Office as part of the Westmorland (Apethorpe) collection. Further estate records are at the National Library of Wales (Marquess of Abergavenny Papers).

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Controlled Access Headings

Family Name(s)

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Other Finding Aids note

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Gwent Archives, National Library of Wales and the National Register of Archives. Further details relating to manorial records within the archive can be accessed on-line from the Manorial Documents Register.

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General note

Some catalogue entries refer to other documents in the collection, giving numerical references. For the full document reference, 'D1583/' should be given as a prefix to these numbers. For example the full reference for the document referred to as 5/11 would be D1583/5/11.

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Collection Inventory

Estates in Monmouthshire (by Parish) 

Parish of Abergavenny 1698-1946 

 D1583/5/1 Kebee [Cybi] Mill 1698 

 D1583/5/1 (Draft) Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny 2) James Morgan of Llantilio Pertholey, co. Mon. & Hugh Harries of Llanellen, co. Mon., gents. A decayed water grist mill called Kebee Mill, with appurtenances in the town or suburbs of Bergavenny, with adjoining water courses, etc., for the natural lives of Wa(l)ter Roberts, son of Richard Roberts, of Abergavenny, esq., John Harries, son & heir of the said Hugh Harries and ........... Meredith of Barnards Inn, London, gents., at £0.16s.0.p.a, and £0.5s.0. as heriot on every alienation & after the death of anyone dying seised of the above premises. (1) appoints as his attorneys Robert Harries of Bergavenny gent., Edward Waters of Abergavenny & John Powell of Llandilo Pertholey, yeoman. 14 Mar 1697-1698 

 D1583/5/2-7 Hocker Mill, Mill St. 1750-1861 

 D1583/5/2 (Counterpart) Lease for years 1) Rt. Hon. Geo., Lord Abergavenny 2) William Yarnold of Abergavenny, plumber A water corn grist mill called Hocker's Mill in Abergavenny with buildings & appurts. for 21 yrs. at £10 p.a. (2) may erect new buildings on these premises so long as (1)'s interests are not prejudiced. (1) will deduct cost of haulage of tilestones from rent. Witnesses: Theophilus Morgan, Fulford Morgan. With note: "This parcel contains expired leases, all of which I have examined [initials] 1807." 2 Feb 1749-1750 

 D1583/5/3 Agreement 1) Robert Morgan Kinsey of Abergavenny, gent., (for Rt. Hon. Geo., Lord Abergavenny) 2) John Prosser of Usk, miller, and Benjamin Prosser of par. Rockfield, yeoman. (1) to let to (2) a water corn grist mill in Mill St. Ward, Abergavenny, known as Hawker's Mill, now in ocptn of Ann Parry, wid., for one year, at £15.15.0. Witness: Lewis Osborne 23 Sep 1783 

 D1583/5/4 Lease for years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny 2) John Hammond of Abergavenny, miller, and John Thomas of Cwm Rumney, par. Llangunnider co. Brecon, innholder. A water corn mill called Hocker Mill with house and stable; a pasture called Castle Tump and Green, of about 3 acres, all within the town of Abergavenny, with all appurtenances (except the ruins of the castle standing thereon), for 3 years at £84 p.a. 4 Jun 1816 

 D1583/5/5-6 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. Hen., Earl of Abergavenny 2) John Rees of Abergavenny, maltster (Cites Act of Parlt. 1789/90 re leases by Earl of Abergavenny) A water corn mill called Hocker Mill, with a house and stable, in Mill St., Abergavenny, now in occupation of John Hammond; meadow of 4 1/2 acres, part of the Lord's Barn farm, par. Abergavenny, in occupation of Elizabeth Daniel, wid., with appurtenances. For 21 years at £90 p.a. 1 Jul 1819 

 D1583/5/7 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny 2) Hen. Ackland of Abergavenny A water corn mill called Hocker Mill, with a dwelling house, in Mill St., Abergavenny, occupied by William Tucker, with all appurtenances, for 7 years at £50 p.a. (2) to maintain the property in good repair. 24 Jun 1861 

 D1583/5/10-12 Skirrid Farm 1749-1761 [and Undated] 

 D1583/5/11 Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny 2) Hon. Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, Kt. of the Bath Farm, lands and appurtenances called Skerrid Vach Farm in pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey, now in occupation of (2), excepting timber and mineral rights, for 21 years at £22 p.a. Witnesses: E. Staples, C. Hawkins, servant to Lord Abergavenny. 7 Dec 1749 

 D1583/5/12 Plan of Skirrid Vach Farm in pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon., and in tenure of John Hanbury Williams, esq. (originally with 5/11) [18th century-19th century] 

 D1583/5/10 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny 2) George Hanbury Williams of Colebrook, co. Mon., esq. Farm, lands and appurtenances called Skirrid Farm in pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey (timber reserved to (1)) for 21 years at £22 p.a. 23 May 1761 

 D1583/121/1-9 The Pig Market 1750-1916 

 D1583/121/1-2 Lease (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny 2) Kesia Williams of Abergavenny, co. Mon., spin. Consideration £7 (as a fine) A piece of land of 1/8 acre in Frogmer Street, Abergavenny, known as the Pigmarket, granted by lease of 29 Sept., 1701 to John Price, then of Abergavenny, pig-drover, for the lives of the said John Price, Gwenllian, his wife and William, their son, at £1 p.a. rent (lease expired Oct. 1749) For the life of Elizabeth, wife of Owen Price of par. Llangattock nigh Usk, co. Mon., corvicer. aged 30, and from 2 Nov. 1749 Rent £1 (1) appoints Phillip Lewis of Abergavenny, yeoman and Thomas Jenkins of Abergavenny, yeoman as his attorneys. Witnesses: Thophilus Morgan, Fulford Morgan; E. Staples, C. Hawkins (servant to (1)). Endorsed (on 121/1): that (2) did on 30 May 1750 acknowledge that the £7 fine to be paid by her to (1) was the proper money of Elizabeth, wife of Owen Price and that (1)'s name was only used in trust for the use and benefit of Elizabeth Price; that Owen Price is possessed of the premises in the right of his wife and, in consideration of his son-in-law James Powell, surrenders to (1) the above premises so that (1) may grant a new lease to James Powell for 3 lives. Dated 1 Sept. 1799 Witness: B. Gabb. 2 Feb 1749-1750 

 D1583/121/3 Note (Originally with 121/1) Recites 121/1,2. Acknowledgement by Kesia Williams that the £7 fine was the proper money of Elizabeth, wife of Owen Price and that her name is only made use of in trust for the benefit of Elizabeth Price. Witness: Thophilus Morgan. 3 May 1750 

 D1583/121/4-5 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny 2) James Powell of Abergavenny, co. Mon., perukemaker. Recites surrender of 121/1,2 and consideration of £21 Property: see 121/1,2 (together with a small tenement thereon in the occupation of Owen Price. For the lives of (2), aged 25, Jane, his wife, aged 23 and Elizabeth Price, wife of the said Owen Price, aged about 61. Rent £1 p.a., with £0.5.0 as a heriot, £0.5.0. on each alienation and with suit of court. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey, Thomas Poole (servant to (1)); Baker Gabb Endorsed (on 121/4): livery of seisin, 20 Sept. 1780. Witnesses: John Powell and Lewis Osborne. 29 Sep 1779 

 D1583/121/6 (copy) Conveyance 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Hardy of Hempsted Park, Staplehurst, Kent, M.P. and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Consideration £1 (annual rent charge) (1) grants to (2) the property in 121/1,2, now called Lion or Lyon Street, together with the pen or market and the ancient and accustomed tolls thereof. Rent charge £1 p.a. (on 29 Sept.) With a plan of the premises and a note re signatures and witnesses to be appended to the conveyance. 28 Oct 1875 

 D1583/121/7 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill. 3) Abergavenny Corporation. Consideration £25 (1) conveys to (3) the annual rent - charge (see 121/6) With schedule. Apr 1916 

 D1583/121/8 Correspondence Re 121/6. 1 bundle. Includes extracts from the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners' minute book, May - June 1863. Jan 1874-Jan 1875 

 D1583/121/9  Correspondence Re 121/7. 1 bundle. Includes cutting from the Abergavenny Chronicle 15 Oct. 1915. Aug 1915-Apr 1916 

'The Chain' Abergavenny (Llwyndu Hamlet) 1873-1918 

 D1583/133/1 Lease for Years a) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny b) Richard Baker Gabb of Abergavenny, gent. All those parcels of land in the hamlet of Llwyndu, par. Abergavenny, with a messuage (erected by (b)), stable, coach house and other buildings, with all appurtenances excepting timber rights and mineral rights. For 85 years from 29 Sept. 1873 Rent £10 p.a. With a plan of the property. 7 Dec 1875 

 D1583/133/2 Order of Exchange (office copy) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny of Eridge Castle, Kent. 2) William Jenkins of the Willows, par. Abergavenny, gent. Both parties having applied to the Inclosure Commissioners for England and Wales for an interchange of lands and having received the royal assent, (1) is to receive a meadow being part of land called the Chapel, par. Abergavenny and (2) to receive a part of a foldyard and garden at Penypound, par. Abergavenny. With a plan of the two premises. 1 May 1879 

 D1583/133/3 Receipts re Income - tax payments (2 items) Nov 1916-Jun 1917 

 D1583/133/4 Correspondence (with plans) Re: Sale of 'The Chain', Abergavenny. 29 items and 3 plans. Apr 1873-May 1918  

 D1583/135 Surrender of part of the Llwyndu Estate, par. Abergavenny, co. Mon. 1) Albert Tomlinson Wright of Liverpool, gent., Rev. Sir Lovelace Tomlinson Stamer, bart. of Stoke-on-Trent, co. Stafford, clerk in holy orders and Leofric Temple of the Inner Temple, Q.C. (trustees acting under the will of Frederick Wright Tomlinson, decd.). 2) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny Recites lease of 29 Sept., 1818 between Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny and Frederick Fredericks the younger; and indenture (N.D.) of 1867 between (a) Baker John Gabb, (b) Rev. Baker Gabb and Eliza Ann, his wife (c) Richard Baker Gabb and John Thomas Marshall, (d) Frederick Levick and Alice Parry, his wife, (e) Richard Baker Gabb, (f) Thomas Robert Mawson and Baker John Gabb (g) Joseph Mawson and Blanch Parry, his wife, (h) Charles Augustine Baker Gabb, (i) Henry Barre Phipps and (j) Frederick Wright Tomlinson; F.W. Tomlinson's will of 23 Nov., 1869 and death on 15 May 1869, Chancery Order of 14 July 1871; indenture of 1 June, 1873. Consideration: £0.10.0. A Cottage with buildings, garden and 7 pieces of arable, meadow and pasture land of 5a. 2r. and 39p. in the hamlet of Llwyndu par. Abergavenny, lately occupied by Richard Phillips, John Edmunds and Ann Lewis, widow or their undertenants. 24 Jun 1877 

 D1583/91/1-4 Sale of Spring at Llwyndu to Abergavenny Corporation 1870-1925 

 D1583/91/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) John Arthur Harris of Lodge Farm, Llwyndu, par. Abergavenny Rural, farmer, William James Harris, farmer, of Sunny Vale Farm, Llwyndu, Thomas George Harris, farmer of Tyrewen Farm, Llwyndu, Harriet Caroline Tipton, wife of George David Tipton of Upper House, Llanellen, near Abergavenny, farmer, and Emily Olive Watkins, wife of William Ernest Watkins of Wernarrian Farm, near Abergavenny. 2) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 3) As (2). 4) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVG, CMG, and the Most Hon. John Charles, Fourth Marquis Camden. 5) As (1). 6) Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Borough of Abergavenny. (1) convey to (2) the perpetual yearly rent-charge of £10 and several pieces of land (see plan), at Llwyndu. (2) conveys to (6) above rights and property. Consideration £200 With 4 schedules and a plan 15 May 1925 

 D1583/91/2 Correspondence [1874 - 1925] 

 D1583/91/3-4 Plans of Llwyndu Farm (2 copies) 1870  

 D1583/41/1-4 Papers re E.P. Martin's land in Abergavenny, by Llwyndu Farm 1903-1904 [and Undated] 

 D1583/41/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most. Hon. William Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens Co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Edward Pritchard Martin of The Hill, Abergavenny, esq., High Sheriff of co. Mon. Consideration £800 Lands in par. Abergavenny of 20 acres approx., by Llwyndu Farm Includes 2 schedules and a plan of the property. 2 Mar 1904 

 D1583/41/2 Correspondence re: E.P. Martin's lands Oct 1903-Mar 1904 

 D1583/41/3 Schedule of Deeds re: Llwyndu Farm 1904 

 D1583/41/4 Plan of Property owned by Marquis of Abergavenny and E.P. Martin, esq. [Undated] 

Red Barn Farm 1825-1894 

 D1583/5/19 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny 2) Joseph Bailey and Crawshay Bailey of Nant y Glo Iron Works, co. Mon., ironmasters and co-partners. A messuage or farm house called Red Barn, with the Bridge Lands or Meadows, all lying in pars. Llanwenarth and Abergavenny, recently occupied by Thomas Trew, butcher, but now occupied by (2). (1) reserves the right to cut timber and mine minerals, etc. for 21 years from 1823 at £200 p.a. 28 Jul 1825 

 D1583/5/28 Agreement 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny 2) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners Lands at Red Barn Farm, par. Abergavenny, for the construction of buttresses. Indefinite term at 10s. p.a. Includes plan of siting of buttresses. 28 Oct 1875 

 D1583/138/1 (Counterpart) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Consideration £80 A piece of land forming part of 'Red Barn Farm', par. Abergavenny of 536 square yards (for provision of gas). With a plan. 7 Nov 1894 

 D1583/138/2  Correspondence (with plans) Re: the above purchase for an extension of the gasholder, etc. 28 items (3 of which include plans of the land involved). Jul 1891-Jun 1894 

 D1583/163 (Copy) Deed of Exchange 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Lewis Osborne of Abergavenny, gent. 3) Samuel Hopkins of Blaenavon, esq. Recites that (1) is seized of Lord's Barn Farm, par. Abergavenny and (2) and (3) are seized of property in the private roadway to the barn and land now of Rebecca Jones, widow, and that (1) and (2) have agreed to exchange these lands. Consideration 5s. (1) grants to (2) & (3) 3a.15p. of meadow on the Lord's Barn Farm (boundaries given), par. Abergavenny, lately occupied by Thomas Morgan, esq., together with water-rights to a nearby ditch and other appurtenances. (2) and (3) grant to (1) a parcel of land fenced out from a close of (2) many years ago and since used as a private way or road leading to (2)'s lands and to a close of land and barn now the property of Rebecca Jones, wid. (boundaries given), with appurtenances. 31 Mar 1815 

Abergavenny Castle grounds (with the Court House) 19th century 

 D1583/5/20 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, Kt. of the Most Ancient Order of the Thistle. 2) Thomas Paytherus of Kensington, co. Middlesex, esq. The ruins of Abergavenny Castle and a messuage called The Court House, with appurtenances and a piece of land called the Castle Tump, for 7 years at £30. (2) to maintain the property. Includes Schedule/Inventory of rooms and contents covered in the lease. 30 Oct 1826 

 D1583/5/21 Note re: The Court House. List of defective fittings. (Originally with 5/20) [19th century] 

 D1583/311/2 Deed of Provision of Public Pleasure Grounds at Abergavenny Castle 1) Most Hon. William Nevill, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Recites that Abergavenny Castle and lands, being part of the entailed property of the Abergavenny family, having ceased to be a residence of the said family and being largely uninhabitable (with the exception of the lodge gate and a small portion of the castle); that the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act of 1871 provided for the building of a residence in the grounds for the said family; (2) being desirous of taking on the said grounds for a public pleasure area, (1) has at his own expense rendered the said grounds more suitable by extending the area and contributing £100 to the costs and (2) have entered on the premises to extend further those provisions. a) (1) to allow (2) to use the castle grounds for a public walk and to charge a reasonable entry fee for the inner part of the castle when thought desirable, during the life of (1). b) (2)'s custodians might reside in the castle building, (2) paying to (1) an annual rent of £30. c) (1) shall retain all his rights in the said premises. d) (2) shall be responsible for maintenance and safety of the premises. e) (2) shall ensure that the public does not acquire right of way through the premises. f) (2) may terminate this arrangement by 6 month's notice. g) If (1)'s trustees give notice that they wish to build a residence for (1) in the said grounds, the arrangement shall be terminated, (1) paying to (2) £500 compensation for their expenditure. h) If (1) is dissatisfied with the use of the premises by (2) or the public he may terminate the arrangement. i) (2) shall acquire no interest in the premises by lapse of time, etc. j) (2) may remove any fittings they had installed on termination. k) If another party become tenant in tail in possession of the above premises, he shall have the same rights therein as (1) had when the arrangement was made. l) Any dispute to be referred to 2 indifferent persons (one appointed by each party) or an umpire to be appointed by the arbitrators in writing, whose decision shall be final. With a plan of the castle grounds. 2 Jun 1881 

Castle Street 1750-1946 

 D1583/5/9  (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Richard Berryman (alias Watkins) of Abergavenny, carpenter. Small tenement, late in possession of Robert Williams, corvicer, deceased, now in possession of (2), in Castle St., Abergavenny, for 21 years at 10s. p.a. Witnesses: Theos. Morgan & Thos. Jenkins. 2 Feb 1749-1750 

 D1583/5/13 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John James of Abergavenny, gardener. Tenement, pound and garden with appurtenances, in possession or occupation of (2) and Reece Pine, in Castle St., Abergavenny, late in possession of Mary Edwards (now wife of William Jones), for 21 years at 50s. p.a. (less land tax). Witnesses: Theos. Morgan and Fulford Morgan. 13 Apr 1752 

 D1583/5/14-15 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Mathews of Abergavenny, corvicer. A messuage, lately repaired, with appurtenances in Castle St., Abergavenny, for 21 years at £0.15.0. p.a. Witnesses: William Delvy, Mary Poole, Theos. Morgan and Thomas Jenkins. 2 Feb 1764 

 D1583/5/29 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. The Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Bowles of Abergavenny, wid., and Robert Leaman Bowles of Folkestone, Kent, doctor of medicine. A garden in Castle St., Abergavenny, of 16 perches, in occupation of (2) with all appurtenances, for 21 years from 1874 (Feb.2) at £3 p.a. Includes small plan of property. 8 Aug 1878 

 D1583/166 Correspondence re Sale of the Pound Abergavenny Sited in Castle St. Sale by Lord Abergavenny to Miss Davies of 29 Castle St. 17 items. Dec 1944-Jan 1946 

 D1583/175,176/1-12 Sale of Nevill Hall Estate, Abergavenny 1901-1935 

 D1583/176/1  Particulars of Sale, Portions of the Nevill Hall Estate. Includes the Sugar Loaf and Deri Fach Mountains, Ty'r-y-Wen and Pentre Farms, small holdings, cottages, etc. (Part 1 - 62 lots; Part 2 - 34 lots; Part 3 - 13 lots.) 1918  

 D1583/176/2  List of Deeds and papers re Property at Abergavenny to be Offered for Sale in Jan. 1918 Covers conveyances of 1867 to 1915. 2 sheets. 1917 

 D1583/176/3  Particulars of Property to be Offered for Sale in Abergavenny in Jan. 1918. Messuages and land in Abergavenny town, once part of Brooks Estate. [1918] 

 D1583/176/4  List of Questions and Answers re Proposed Sale Property on Brooks Building Estate, Abergavenny. [early 20th century?] 

 D1583/176/5 Schedule of Properties for Proposed Sale in 1918 Abergavenny Town. 3 sheets. [1918] 

 D1583/176/6  Abergavenny Sales (1918): Results of Auction. Name and address of purchaser, price and number of lot. [1918] 

 D1583/176/7 Particulars of Monmouthshire (2nd.) Sale, 29 Jan. 1918. Name of purchase, price etc. [29 Jan 1918] 

 D1583/176/8  Summary of Apportionments with Statement Re: Nevill Hall Sales. 1918 

 D1583/176/9 Plan of Abergavenny Monmouth(shire) Estate. Plan No.1 - Abergavenny town and Llanfoist village. 1918 

 D1583/176/10 Plan of Abergavenny (Monmouthshire) Estates. Plan No. 2 - Outlying portions, including the Sugar Loaf. 1918 

 D1583/176/11 Plan of Land at Cae-drain, Abergavenny area. Fragment of O.S. Map, 2nd ed. 1901 

 D1583/176/12  Cutting from the Times Re: gift by Lady Rhondda to the National Trust of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. With large photograph of the site. 19 Nov 1935 

 D1583/175 Sale particulars, Nevill Hall Estate, Abergavenny With a description of Nevill Hall, the Home Farm, the Redbarn Farm and several other farm and cottage properties in various parishes around Abergavenny. 64 lots. Names of tenants. With plates of Nevill Hall and 2 plans (Plan 1 - Nevill Hall Estate; Plan 2 - Outlying portion of the Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Estates, including the Sugar Loaf). 1916  

 D1583/28/1-4 Papers re Byefield Lane, Abergavenny [19th century]-1926 

 D1583/28/1 Schedule of documents re purchase of Byefield Lane (for 1888-1912) [1888-1912] 

 D1583/28/2 Plan of Market Gardens belonging to William Snook deceased, which were to be offered for sale on 27 Aug. 1912 (Shows Byefield Lane area). c.1912 

 D1583/28/3 Sketch Plan showing Byefield Lane area and proposed land exchanges between Dr. Humphry and the Marquis of Abergavenny. [19th century] 

 D1583/28/4 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle C.V.O, C.M.G. and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Gilbert Percy Humphry of Old Court, Abergavenny, doctor of medicine. Consideration £100. A parcel of land in Abergavenny Borough of 1 acre, 1 rood, at Byefield Lane, formerly in the occupation of S Rutter. With two schedules. 12 Oct 1926 

 D1583/109/1-3 The Knoll, Abergavenny 1921-1922 

 D1583/109/1 Schedule of Deeds, etc. re The Knoll and Knoll Cottage, Abergavenny, 1892-1906. Dec 1921 

 D1583/109/2  Sale particulars (typed draft copy) re: above properties, with pencilled additions. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/109/3 Sale particulars (printed copy) re: above properties; with conditions of sale (For Auction, Feb. 1922) [1922] 

 D1583/22/1-2 Land near Triley Court 1902 

 D1583/22/1-2 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 32 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Rt. Hon. Hubert George Charles, Baron Vaux of Harrowden, Pandoli Ralli of 17 Belgrave Square, co. London, esq. and James Flower Houstown of Clerkington, co. Haddington, East Lothian. esq. Consideration £25. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land adjoining the Triley Court Estate, Abergavenny. Two copies, with 1 plan each. 10 Oct 1902 

Hatherleigh Road, Tudor Street, North Street, et al. Abergavenny 1899-1930 [and undated] 

 D1583/109/4 Plan showing Prosser's yard (Abergavenny) and 51 Tudor Street. (from O.S. Map). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/109/5 Traced plan of Messuage on Tudor St., Abergavenny. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/109/6 Block plan of site for 4 cottages in Tudor St. (made for the Marquess of Abergavenny). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/109/7 Correspondence re: the above purchases. Jul 1904-Mar 1923  

 D1583/143 (Draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.V.O., C.M.G. and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Walter Henry Restall of Abergavenny, clerk. Recites Vesting Assent of 30 May 1928. Consideration £400. A piece of land at Hatherleigh Road, Abergavenny of 450 square yards, shown on a plan drawn on a conveyance of 1 Oct., 1891 made between (a) Edwin Arthur Johnson and John Owen Marsh and (b) Charles Baker, together with the Abergavenny Estate Office erected thereon. With a schedule and plan. 10 Apr 1930 

 D1583/310 Correspondence re purchases of lands and premises at Abergavenny. Kingsland House; Belmont House; land at North St., 4 cottages and land in Union Road; 51 Tudor St. and Prosser's Yard; land at 11, Hatherleigh Road; Wyncliffe and Moorland. plot 12 Hatherleigh Road. Jan 1910-Apr 1910 

 D1583/67 Correspondence re Tithe Redemption on property in North Street, Abergavenny. (10 items.) Mar 1908-Jun 1909 

 D1583/311/9 Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Frank Henry Facey and Ambrose William Edward Everard of Abergavenny, co. Mon., brewers and wine merchants. A messuage, inn and premises with the buildings, yard and appurtenances called "The Castle Stores" in Mill St., Abergavenny, late in occupation of Thomas Peter Morgan, with the licences attached to the premises for keeping it open as a double licensed public house. For 21 years from 2 May, 1899 Rent £18 p.a. This document also includes: 1910 July 25 Surrender 1) Frank Henry Facey. 2) William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites that the above premises have become vested in (1) for the residue of 21 years and that it has been agreed that a new lease be granted. (1) assigns to (2) the premises described above. 20 Jun 1899-25 Jul 1910 

 D1583/311/10 (Counterpart) Lease for Years Copy of 311/9 (excluding the deed of surrender). 20 Jun 1899 

 D1583/71/1-13 Lands for Reservoir, at Park Lodge, and Llwyndu for Abergavenny Waterworks. 1901-1912 

 D1583/71/1 Agreement for Sale of Land and Easements 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel. 3) Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Borough of Abergavenny. (1) agrees to sell to (3) lands and easements, etc., at Park Lodge Farm, par. Abergavenny. Consideration £1,000 Includes 2 schedules and plan of 1911 proposals. 13 May 1912 

 D1583/71/2 (Copy) Agreement 1) Abergavenny Corporation. 2) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., and his trustees. 3) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. Cites pending negotiations (since 17 May 1908) re. acquisition by (1) of water rights from (2). The negotiations to continue; (2) to appoint a water engineer for advice; agreements made no costs of the parties. 1912 

 D1583/71/3 Memorandum re Waterworks Extensions, 1911 For consideration by the Marquess re valuation of water rights. 1911 

 D1583/71/4  Suggestions re: Water Troughs For Abergavenny Water Extensions, 1911. by Edward Wilson Dixon. 1911 

 D1583/71/5  Report on Waterworks Extension proposed near Tyr Ewen Farm, Llwyndu By J.H.G. Harris. Hand-written. Report on Waterworks Extension proposed near Tyr Ewen Farm, Llwyndu By J.H.G. Harris. Hand-written. 2 Aug 1902 

 D1583/71/6 Report on Additional Land required by the Town Council By J.H.G. Harris. Hand-written. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/71/7  Abergavenny Water Supply (proposed reservoir) 3 arguments against, by J.H.G. Harris. 24 Nov 1903 

 D1583/71/8-9 Notices re: proposed reservoirs 2 items. Oct 1903-Nov 1903 

 D1583/71/10  Letter re: Abergavenny Waterworks to Lord Abergavenny, from Gabb and Walford, solicitors. 10 Nov 1903 

 D1583/71/11  Plan of Alternative Sites for Water Supply Showing St. Mary's Vale (18 acres) and Park Lodge (24 acres). 18 Dec 1901 

 D1583/71/12  Plan of land at Llwyndu re: Waterworks. 12 Jun 1902 

 D1583/71/13 Plan of land re: Abergavenny Waterworks [Early 20th century] 

Papers relating to an easement for a sewer through lands at and near Abergavenny, co. Mon. 1881 [and Undated] 

 D1583/128/14  Plan of sewer, Abergavenny town by Edward Ryde. 28 Nov 1881 

 D1583/128/22-23  Plan of proposed sewer, Abergavenny Between Mill. St. and Byefield Land. 2 copies [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/128/24  Plan of proposed sewer site, Abergavenny Entitled "Haigh's Plan, Castle Garden. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/128/25  Plan of section of out fall sewer For Abergavenny sewerage scheme. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/5/31-32 Shooting Rights on the Sugar Loaf Hills 1869-1876 

 D1583/5/31 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Earl of Abergavenny. 2) John Griffiths Wheeley of the Pentre, par. Abergavenny, esq., J.P. (1) leases to (2) hunting and shooting rights over all game on the waste or common of the Sugar Loaf Hills, pars. Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon., and also on the Lodge Farm, par. Abergavenny and on other enclosed lands adjacent owned by (1), about 3,000 acres in all. For 7 years at £25 p.a. If (2) damages fences, etc., disputes re compensation to tenants to be decided by Mr. John Gilbert Harris of Longtown. 29 Nov 1869 

 D1583/5/32 Letter re: shooting rights on the Sugar Loaf Hills. From J.G. Wheeley of the Pentre, Abergavenny. (Originally with D1583/5/31) 23 Oct 1876 

 D1583/79/1-4 Copies of documents, 1368-1547, re lands at or near Abergavenny. N.D. [Early 19c] 

 D1583/79/1 (19 August 42 Ed. III., 1368) Translation of Inquisition Post Mortem re Agnes, wife of Lawrence de Hastinges, late Earl of Pembroke. Taken at Hereford before Philip de Lutteleye, escheator to the King. Names of jurors given. Agnes held Castle and Town of Bergavenny, manor of Engliston, with forest of Moylvannau, manor of Michael's Town, manor called Chapel, hamlet of Kreygryan, manor of Lancadok Lyncoyt, manor of Penros, hamlets of Ebothvaur and Ebothvaughan, Bloreys, Pelshenney, Culcudyn, Mamhylad Morgan, Clytha. John son of Lawrence and Agnes, is next heir and was 20 on 1/9/1367. [19 Aug 1368] 

 D1583/79/2  (14 Sept. 21 Richard II, 1397) Translation of Extent re possessions of Richard, Earl of Arundel, deceased, as of the dower of Philippa his wife, accruing to her from the properties of John de Hastynges, late Earl of Pembroke, her husband. Ordered by the Council, via ....... Bubbewall. Answered by Henry Moton, escheator of co. Herf. Inquisition taken at Rosse(-on-Wye), co. Hereford, on Friday, 30 Nov. 1397. Names of jurors given. Richard held 1/3 part of the Castle of Bergavenny, with its prison, and the manors and hamlets of Ebothvaur and Ebothvachan, Henllys, Chapel, Michaels Town, Bryngwyn and Forest Tillery. Also the rents of assize, services and increase rents of free tenants of the country of Went (Gwent), to be receivable from the tenants of Lancaddok near Llincoid, Croswrath, Michaels Town, Allovanmore, Blaynawe, Tref-Gyngen, Drewesfeld, Llansaunfraid, Llanwaynarth Grey-green, Llanfoist, Killitha. Also perquisites arising from the lordship of (G)Went, rents of assize in Bergavenny town, 1/3 of the market tolls of Bergavenny and country of Went et al. Richard died on Friday 21 Sept. 1397. [14 Sep 1397] 

 D1583/79/3-4 Site of Abergavenny Priory [Early 19c] 

General note

Translations of 16th century documents

 D1583/79/3  (38 Hen. VIII, 1546/7) Translation of Ministers' Accounts, Glam and Mon. Late priory of Abergavenny. Account of William Harbert, farmer there, for site of priory, demesne and other lands, town of Hardwyk, rectory of Burgavenny. Granted by letters patent of Henry VIII (6 March 1546) to James Gounter, gent. Corn Mill, par. Llanellen, lordship of Burgavenny, demised to Watkin Draper. Kings Receiver - George Waller. [Undated] 

 D1583/79/4  (37 Hen. VIII, 1545/6) Translation of Particulars for Grant of Site of late Priory of Bergavenny. Late priory of Burgavenny - parcel of possessions, co. Mon. a) Manors of Hardwick, Lloyn Dee, Monkstown and Llanellen. b) Site of late priory with demesne lands in par. Bergavenny, manor of Hardewyk and rectory of Burgavenny, including, 1 close of land late in tenure of Jevan ap David, 1 close of land called Kaye Driffeld, 1 close of land called Key Robyn, 1 close of land called Logen Werth, 1 close of land called Drubicka, 1 close of land called Berthe Loidd, 1 close of land called Kaye Krynnon, 1 close of land called Brynnybero, 1 meadow called Prior's Meade. All demised to William Harbert, esq., of the royal household, by lease of 16 May, 1537, for 21 years. c) Parcels of land in Chapel of Hardwyk, par. Burgavenny, pertaining to late priory there, including closes called Kaye ir fynnoney, Kaye John Uske and Kaye ir Courte in tenure of Matthew Herbert. d) Perquisites of Court of Manor of Hardewyk. e) Reprises: part of fee of John Gunter, bailiff there, granted for life by letters patent; fee of George Harbert, esq., steward of the court there, granted for life by letters patent; fee of the Clerk of the Court there, granted for life by letter patent. Memo (by Anthony Williams, deputy Auditor): That Hardwyk, Lloyn Dee, Monkstown and Llanellen are themselves manors and that the King has no other lands etc., within them. 8 Dec., 1545, for James Gunter, gent. Annual values of above lands, and of moieties of a corn mill and a fulling mill, pars. Burgevenny and Llannellyn, co. Mon., of Prior's Mill, Burgevenney, of St. Michael's Mill, par. (blank), co. Glam. [Undated] 

 D1583/57  Copy document [c.1560] 

 D1583/57  (25 Edward III, 1352) Copy Extract from Escheats. Made in ? later 16c. (?c. 1560). From inquisition at Hereford and re grant by the King to the Prior and Convent of Bergevenny 2 acres of meadow called Werlodelhan near Llanwenarth church and the advowson thereof. The jurors state that the 2 acres were demesne within the Earl of Pembroke's manor of Bergevenny, which was held with the castle of Bergevenny. (End of extract missing.) With translation in ? early 20c. hand. [c.1560] 

Parish of Aberystruth 1862-1953 

Ty Calllly Mawr, Blaenavon Mountain (Forge Side) 1862-1915 

 D1583/12/1-2 (Copy) Lease with copy 1) Robert William Kennard of Upper Thames Street, City of London, ironmaster, Thomas Moxon of Throgmorton Street in the City of London, stockbroker, and Frederick Cotton Finch of West Hill, Wandsworth, Surrey, esq. 2) Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, par. Aberystruth co. Monmouth, farmer. A piece of land on the Blaenavon Mountain, par. Aberystruth, of 600 square yards, with messuages therein erected by (2) called Ty Calllly [sic] Mawr. Rent £0.10.0. p.a. With plan of property. 1 Jan 1862 

 D1583/14/1  Ditto (no copy or plan) 1 Jan 1862 

 D1583/14/2 Mortgage 1) Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Elizabeth Claudia Stubs of Victoria Lodge, Lower Norwood, Surrey wid. Recites lease of 1 Jan., 1862 (14/1) and request by (1) to (2) for a loan of £100 at 5%. The property (as in 14/1) to (2) for the residue of 55 years. 1 Nov 1862 

 D1583/14/3 Assignment of Mortgage 1) Elizabeth Claudia Stubs of Victoria Lodge, Lower Norwood, co. Surrey, wid. 2) Reginald Thomas Pearse of Ely Rise, par. Llandaff, co. Glam., esq. 3) James Jones of Church Place, Latchford, Warrington, co. Lanc. and temporarily at 25 Orna Street, Christina, Rio Janeiro, in the empire of Brazil, and Thomas Hewitt of 60 Davenport St., Bolton, co. Lanc., gents. Recites 14/1 and 14/2 and a marriage agreed on between (1) and (2). (1) with the consent of (2) assigns to (3) the debt of £100 from Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, with the interest, until the marriage be solemnised. (3) are appointed executors of (1). (1) assigns to (3) the messuage and land in par. Aberystruth, for the residue of the term of 55 years. 28 Oct 1863 

 D1583/14/4 Reassignment of lands 1) James Jones, late of Church Place, Latchford, Warrington, Lancs., and temporarily at Rio Janeiro, Braxil and Thomas Hewitt of Bolton Lancs., gents. 2) Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., farmer. Recites 14/1, 14/2 and 14/3 and that the sum of £100 is still owing to (1), with interest, as trustees. Consideration £100 (1) assign to (2) the lands described in 14/1. 19 Mar 1866 

 D1583/14/5 Mortgage 1) Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Lewis Richards of Abertillery, par. Aberystruth, draper. Recites 14/1 and that (1) applied to (2) to lend £200, which he agreed to, at 6% secured by a mortgage. Consideration £200, by (2) to (1) (1) assigns to (2) the property described in 14/1, for the residue of a term of 55 years. 20 Mar 1866 

 D1583/14/6 Transfer of Mortgage with Further Charge 1) Thomas Rogers of Cwmtillery, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Lewis Richards of Abertillery, par. Aberystruth, draper. 3) William Webb of Aberbeeg, par. Llanhilleth, maltster and spirit merchant. Recites 14/1 and 14/5, that the sum of £200 is still due but the interest paid and that (1) has asked (3) to pay to (2) the said £200 and to advance to (1) the further sum of £78, which (3) has agreed to. (1) and (2) transfer to (3) the land and building described in 14/1, for the residue of a term of 55 years. (on dorse) 1867 Feb. 4 Parties: (1) and (3) above. Consideration: £27 lent by (3) to (1). (1) covenants to pay to (3) the £27 on 4 Aug., 1867, with interest at 5% and that the above premises shall be charged with this payment. 13 Nov 1866-4 Feb 1867 

 D1583/14/7 Assignment of Equity of Redemption 1) Thomas Rogers of par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., farmer. 2) William Webb of par. Llanhilleth, co. Mon., merchant. Recites 14/1, 14/5 and 14/6. That the total sum of £334 remains due to (2), all interest being paid, and that (1) has contracted to sell the premises to (2). Consideration £10. The premises described in 14/1, for the residue of the term of 55 years. 10 Oct 1867 

 D1583/14/9 Assignment of Lease 1) John Richard Webb of Aberbeeg, co. Mon., brewer, maltster and wine and spirit merchant, John Edgar Webb of Aberbeeg (same occupation). Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, wife of John Phillips Davies of Brookwood Hollington, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Co. Sussex, clerk in holy orders and Henry le Brasseur of Newport, co. Mon., solicitor. 2) John Phillips Davies. 3) J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd., of Aberbeeg. Recites 14/1 and agreement of 7 Dec. 1900 between (1) and (3) for £40,000 the hereditaments, etc., described in the attached schedule. Details of stock given. (1) and (2) assign to (3) the property described in 14/1 for the residue of the term of years (now 15 years) at the rent of £0.10.0. p.a. With schedule, signatures of parties and note by commissioner re acknowledgement of deed by a married woman (Mrs Davies). 31 Dec 1901 

 D1583/14/11 Assignment of Leasehold Premises 1) Robert Thomas Martin of Caerderwen, Clytha Park, county borough of Newport and John Edgar Webb of 'Larkfield', Chepstow, co. Mon., gent. 2) Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 3) Rev. Daniel Griffiths of Llangranog Rectory, Llandyssil, co. Card., clerk in holy orders and Robert Thomas Martin. 4) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites 14/1, 14/9, a debenture trust deed of 3 Oct., 1904, between (2) and (1) another debenture trust deed of 1 Oct. 1910 between the same parties and that the reversion of the premises in 14/1 is vested with (4). (1) and (2) assign to (4) the premises described in 14/1 for the residue of the term. With 2 schedules, covering deeds of 1891-97 and 1901-10. 10 Mar 1915 

 D1583/294/1-7 Sale to the London and North-Western Railway Co. of lands in pars. Aberystruth and Abergavenny. 1869-1888 

 D1583/294/1-3 Copy Conveyance (3 copies) 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) London and North Western Railway Co. Recites Act of 22/23 Vic. for providing a railway between Merthyr and Abergavenny; sale by Lord Abergavenny, dec'd., of certain lands to Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway Co., etc. Consideration £525.0.6. Lands in pars. Abergavenny and Aberystruth (1) conveys to (2) certain lands at par. Abergavenny of 16 1/2 perches, 2 1/2 p., 1p. and 9p. respectively, together with certain lands at par. Aberystruth of 3r. 32p., 4a. 1r. 27p., 2r. 27p., 1a. 3r. 18p., 1a. 2r. 7p., 1a. 1r. 8p., 24p., 4a. 6p. and 4p. respectively, with all appurtenances. With a plan of the premises. 1 Apr 1869 

 D1583/294/4 (Copy Draft) Conveyance Duplicate of 294/1-3, without plan. 1 Apr 1869 

 D1583/294/5  Brief Petition By Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny, that the sum of £525.0.6. credited to the London and North Western Railway Co. may be invested in 3% annuities, with the dividends accredited to the said Earl, his costs being paid by the said company. 26 Jun 1869 

 D1583/294/6  (Draft) Affidavit By the Marquis of Abergavenny et al. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/294/7  Correspondence (3 items) Re: the above lands. Jan 1888-Apr 1888 

 D1583/51/1-5 Sale of lands in the Nantyglo District (Lord Abergavenny's Hills), par. Aberystruth to the Great Western Railway Co. 1878-1887 

 D1583/51/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne, Viscount Cranbrook of Hempsted Park, Staplehurst, Kent, and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Maidstone, Kent. 3) Great Western Railway Co. Consideration £175. (1) grants to (3) the reversion of lands of about 3 acres in par. Aberystruth, in the Nantyglo district, called Lord Abergavenny's Hills, with rights to clay, sand, chalk, stone and gravel. With a plan. 15 Sep 1887 

 D1583/51/2 Plan 'A' Part of Aberystruth, showing railway, belonging to conveyance of 21 Jan 1878, whereby 21 acres of land in pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin were sold to L.N.W.R. Co. 21 Jan 1878 

 D1583/51/3 Plan 'B' Part of Trevethin, showing railway (see 51/2) 21 Jan 1878 

 D1583/51/4  Correspondence (7 items) Re: lands for railway at Cwm and Aberbeeg Jan 1886-Apr 1887 

 D1583/51/5  (Copy) Correspondence Re: letters of May-June, 1886. [May 1886-Jun 1886] 

 D1583/39/1-11 Papers re: Sale to L.N.W.R. and G.W.R. of land at Aberystruth for construction of a railway from Brynmawr to Nantyglo. 1898-1906 

 D1583/39/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. of London, retired colonel. 3) London and North Western Railway Co. and the Great Western Railway Co. Consideration £1,250. (1) conveys to (3) lands and tenements in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon. Includes 2 schedules and a plan. 31 Oct 1903 

 D1583/39/2 (Duplicate) Conveyance Parties - as in 39/1/ Recites 39.1. (1) conveys to (3) strips of land, etc., in par. Aberystruth (as shown on accompanying plan). 31 Oct 1907 

 D1583/39/3 Book of Reference Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway (re Parliamentary session, 1899) par. Aberystruth. Nov 1898 

 D1583/39/4  Brief to oppose Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway Bill, on behalf of Marquess of Abergavenny et al. Mar 1899 

 D1583/39/5 (Copy) Opinion (Mr. Lewis Coward), Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway Bill. Mar 1899 

 D1583/39/6  Estimate of Expenses, Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway Co. Dec 1898 

 D1583/39/7 (Parliamentary Session) Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway (Vesting) Bill. 1 printed copy 1902 

 D1583/39/8 Correspondence re: Brynmawr and Western Valleys Railway; Cripps, Son and Daish to Gaisford. Dec 1898-Dec 1906 

 D1583/39/9 Notice re: opening of Brynmawr and Nantyglo Railway [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/39/10  Plan of London and N.W. Railway (Nantyglo Line) - new line [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/39/11  Correspondence found with above 2 items 1886-1904 

 D1583/131/1-6 Sale of land at Aberystruth, co. Mon., to G.W.R. Co. 1900-1911 

 D1583/131/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, London, retired colonel. 3) G.W.R. Co. Recites Chancery Order of 9. Aug. 1883 and an indenture of 28 April, 1899. Consideration £2,750. 1a., 2r., 2 1/4p. of land in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., together with the buildings thereon. In fee simple, subject to a lease of 15 June, 1859, granted for 63 years from 25 Dec., 1855 at a rent of £3,000/£3,500 p.a. With 2 plans, No. 1 and No. 2, of the property. 15 Jun 1911 

 D1583/131/2 List of Charges By W.C. Cripps, Son and Daish, to the Trustees of the Settled Estates of the Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. May, 1906 - Feb. 1907. Total £97.7.3. Re: acquisition by G.W.R. Co. of land at Nantyglo being part of the Settled Estates. 1910 

 D1583/131/3  (Copy) Opinion By Mr. John Roskill, K.C., re the above, with reference to G.W.R. Act of 1903. 6 Aug 1906 

 D1583/131/4  Correspondence (28 items) 1900-1911 

 D1583/131/5  Invoice For £36.15.0., from A.J. Barry to Lord Abergavenny. 17 May 1911 

 D1583/131/6  Cheque For £134.2.3., from Ralph P. Nevill to Messrs. Child and Co., London. 28 Oct 1911 

 D1583/86 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel, and Hon. Richard Plantagenet (sic) Nevill, of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CMG. 3) Great Western Railway Company. Consideration £50. Land (2 roods, 9 perches) in par. Aberystruth, conveyed subject to a lease of 21 Feb. 1912, between (1) and the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., leasing the property for 33 years from 1911. With schedule and plan (2 copies) 10 May 1915 

 D1583/82/1-4 Papers re: Sale of Lands at Waenavon and Brynmawr, par. Aberystruth, to London and North Western Railway Co. 1915 

 D1583/82/1 Deed of Exchange 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel, and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G. 3) London and North-Western Railway Company. Consideration £160. (a) A piece of land of 21 poles with buildings at Waenavon, par. Aberystruth. (b) A piece of land of 1 rood and 8 perches at Brynmawr, par. Aberystruth. With 2 plans of the properties. 8 Sep 1915 

 D1583/82/2  Statutory Declaration By William Cope, of Estate Office of London and N.W. Railway Co., Euston Station. Re deed of exchange. 24 Sep 1915 

 D1583/82/3  Abstract of Title Of London and N.W. Railway Co. to land in par. Aberystruth. Describes deed of 1869 between (1) and (3) above. With 1 plan. 1915 

 D1583/82/4 Schedule of Documents re exchange of lands at Waenavon and Brynmawr between (1) and (3) above. 1915 

Sale of lands in pars. Aberystruth, Llanfoist and Trevethin, co. Mon., to the London and North Western Railway Co. 1869-1878 

 D1583/115/8-11 Conveyance (4 copies) 1) Most. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) London and North Western Railway Co. Consideration £3,368. All those several pieces of land in pars. Aberystruth, Llanfoist and Trevethin, of 36a. 3r. 2 3/4p. With schedule. 115/8 and 9 each have 2 plans of the properties. 26 Aug 1878 

 D1583/6/4  Conveyance as in 115/8-11 above (1 copy, with 2 plans) 26 Aug 1878 

 D1583/115/1 Brief/Petition with Affidavit Petition of Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny, to Rt. Hon. Master of the Rolls. Recites that the Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway Co. desires to purchase for £3,368 lands from the Earl and has paid this sum to the Bank of England. The Earl petitions for the investment of the sum in 3% annuities until the conveyance is made. Affidavit of Richard Baker Gabb, of Abergavenny, solicitor and agent for the Earl. Jul 1870 

 D1583/115/2-3 Summons By the Master of the Rolls to hear petition of the Earl of Abergavenny. (2 copies) 24 Feb 1871 

 D1583/115/4  Certificate Note of remaining credit, on behalf on Accountant-General. 1 Feb 1871 

 D1583/115/5  Certificate Note of remaining credit On behalf of Accountant-General. 15 Apr 1871 

 D1583/115/6  (Copy) Affidavit By Augustus Blaquiere Talbot, solicitor for the Earl. 19 Apr 1871 

 D1583/115/7  Correspondence Re: the above 4 items. Oct 1869-Dec 1870 

 D1583/142/1-5 Grant of Easement for a Sewer in Ebbw Vale and Aberystruth, co. Mon. 1906-1913 

 D1583/142/4 (Duplicate) Grant of Easement 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, London, retired colonel. 3) Western Valleys (Mon.) Sewerage Board. Recites Western Valleys Sewerage Board Act of 1903 and specification of works, etc. Consideration £760. (1) grants to (3) full right to maintain the sewerage works through (1)'s lands in pars. Aberystruth and Ebbw Vale and to have right of entry for inspection. With plan (in 4 parts). 7 Oct 1913 

 D1583/142/1  Valuation of Easement Required re: pars. Aberystruth and Ebbw Vale. Made by Blethyn T. Rees. 2 Feb 1909 

 D1583/142/2 Agreement for Compensation Payment 1) Western Valleys (Mon.) Sewerage Board. 2) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (1) to pay to the Trustees of (2)'s settled estates £760 as compensation for damage caused by the construction of a sewer, with £63 for the costs of this agreement. With a schedule and a plan (4 parts). 23 Nov 1909 

 D1583/142/3  Copy Bill to confer Further Powers on the Western Valleys (Mon.) Sewerage Board. 1911 

 D1583/142/5  Correspondence (27 items) May 1906-Oct 1913 

Plans 1870 [and Undated] 

 D1583/189  Plan of lands at Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon. ("Sheet A") Traced from David Davies' survey of 1821 (see D1583/188). 1870  

 D1583/190  Plan of lands at Aberystruth, co. Mon. ("Sheet B") Traced from David Davies' Survey of 1821 (see D1583/188). 1870  

 D1583/191 Plan of lands at Aberystruth, Trevethin and Llanhilleth, co. Mon. (Sheet C") Traced from David Davies' Survey of 1821 (see D1583/188). 1870  

 D1583/285  Plan of mineral lands by Ebbw Fach River. Between South Griffin Colliery, Rose Heyworth Colliery, Rhiw-colbren Colliery and Coedcae Cendl. [Late 19th century] 

Abertillery (par. Aberystruth) 1928-1953 

 D1583/6/22 (Counterpart) Lease 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) William Henry Gilson of Newtown Cottage, Rose Heyworth Road, Abertillery, co. Mon., miner, and the Rosemount Colliery Co. Ltd. (1) grants to (2) the right to use 2 1/2 acres of land in par. Abertillery, forming part of a piece of land called Tyr Valentine, for 9 1/4 years from 1/7/1928 at £5 p.a. With plan. 31 Dec 1928 

 D1583/174 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton, Alfred Carlisle Sayer and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower. 3) Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. Consideration £650. All those pieces of land in par. Ebbw Vale and Abertillery, of 196 acres approx., between the neighbouring properties of Llandafal and Hafod-y-Dafal. With 2 schedules and a plan. 28 Mar 1952 

 D1583/173 (Counterpart) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton, Alfred Carlise Sayer and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower. 3) George Thomas, William John Thomas and David Richard Thomas, all of 3, Rising Sun Cottages, Cwmtillery, near Abertillery. Consideration £75. All that piece of land, with the buildings thereon, at Abertillery, known as 1, 2 and 3, Rising Sun Cottages, with appurtenances. With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 9 Sep 1953 

Blaina (par. Aberystruth) 1901-1939 [and Undated] 

 D1583/122/1 Grant for School Site at Blaina (copy) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Ven. William Crawley, Archdeacon of Monmouth and Rev. Daniel Rees, perpetual curate of Aberystruth parish church, co. Mon. A piece of ground of 1303 square yards in par. Aberystruth, for the erection of a school for the education of the children of the labouring, manufacturing and other poorer classes in par. Aberystruth and as a residence for the teacher, in accordance with the aims of the National Society. With regulations for administration of the school, by a committee to consist pro tempore of the parish clerk, his curate, the churchwardens and six others, the first of these to be Henry Bailey, esq., ironmaster, Nantyglo, John Fothergill Rowland, esq., surgeon, Nantyglo, Ton Llewellyn Brewer, esq., ironmaster, Coalbrookvale, Frederick Levick, esq., ironmaster, Blaina and Robert Falkner, esq., surgeon, Blaina. (undated; Original 7 Dec 1850) [7 Dec 1850] 

 D1583/122/2  Hand written copy of 122/1 [19th century] 

 D1583/122/3 Plan of Site [18th century-19th century] 

 D1583/122/4  Correspondence re possible construction of rectory, and stand pipe in school yard (15 items) Jan 1901-May 1913 

'Old Sun' Inn, Blaina 1934-1939 

 D1583/261/1 Correspondence between Nantyglo and Blaina U.D.C. and Abergavenny Estate Office. Feb-Mar 1934 

 D1583/261/2  (Tracing) Plan of land by Berea Road and High St., Blaina. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/289/3 Plan of proposed site of Blaina Employment Exchange ("Rising Sun" Old Brewery). With correspondence, Jan 1938 - May 1939. 28 Apr 1939 

Cwmtillery (par. Aberystruth) 1915-1933 

 D1583/366  Agreement 1) Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Jack Parry of 2 Rising Sun, Cwmtillery. (a) (1) agrees to let and (2) agrees to take 40 acres of Mountain land known as Cae Llwa Mawr near the above Inn, formerly occupied by J.J. Arnould. (b) Rent to be £3 p.a. from 1 May 1933. (c) (2) to pay rates etc. (d) (2) not to sublet, etc. (e) Termination of tenancy by either party with 6 months' notice. (f) (1) to have power of resumption for building, etc. (g) Minerals excluded from this agreement, which is subject to the rights of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd and of Messrs. E.H. Bennett & Co. 3 May 1933 

 D1583/14/12  Schedule of Deeds Re: hereditaments formerly known as 'The Rising Sun', Cwmtillery, co. Mon. Covers documents of 1 Jan. 1862 to 11 Mar. 1915. 1915 

Ebbw Vale (par. Aberystruth) 1870-[1938] 

 D1583/108/1-2 Christchurch Chapelry 1870 

 D1583/108/1  Christchurch Chapelry, Ebbw Vale. London Gazette 20 May 1870. re: Consolidated Chapelry of Christ Church, Ebbw Vale. 20 May 1870 

 D1583/108/2  Letter To William Delve, esq. from Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co., Ltd, re forwarding of 'London Gazette'. 1 Jun 1870 

 D1583/126/1-3 Conveyance of St. John's Church parsonage site, Ebbw Vale 1908-1913 

 D1583/126/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. Recites lease of 21 Feb., 1912. (1) grant to (2) a piece of land in the new parish of St. John, Ebbw Vale, co. Mon., as the site of a parsonage with garden and glebe for the vicar of the said parish. With plan of the premises. 29 Oct 1913 

 D1583/126/2  Leaflet on St. John's church. With plan and elevation of church, details of sums raised, etc. 25 Mar 1908 

 D1583/126/3  Correspondence (1 bundle) Dec 1909-Nov 1913 

 D1583/361/1-2 Sale of land at Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, co. Mon., for the use of the Apostolic Church 1929 

 D1583/361/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Daniel Powell Williams of 'Aneddfa', 14 Park St., Skewen, co. Glam., Thomas Jones of Clifton House, Llwynhendy, near Llanelly, co. Carmarthen, Thomas Rees of 10 The Parade, Pontypridd, co. Glam., William Jones Williams of 'Ramah', Penygroes near Llanelly, [co. Carm.] David Caleb Morgan of 'Bethel', Gorsddu Road, Penygroes, near Llanelly, Stephen Bowen of 'Ariel', Llandebie, co. Carm., John Williams of 'Bryncaredig', Crosshands, co. Carm., William James of 37 Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Co. Glam., William Henry Lewis of 66 Goodrich Road, East Dulwich, London, James Forward of 3 Mount Pleasant, Trecynon, near Aberdare, co. Glam., David Evans of 114 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, co. Glam., David Llewellyn of 44 Maddox St., Blaenclydach, co. Glam., Thomas Vaughan Lewis of 28 Barrett St., Cwmparc, Co. Glam., David Jones of Caellewellynissaf, Llwynhendy, near Llanelly and Timothy Williams of Bristol House, Llandebie (being pastors and trustees of the Apostolic Church having its headquarters at Penygroes, near Llanelly). Consideration £5. A piece of land at Laurel Place, Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, co. Mon., of 428 square yards. In fee simple subject to a lease of 21 Feb. 1912, for 33 years from 1 July, 1911, to and for the use and benefit of the Apostolic Church. With 3 schedules (the first being the Creed of the above Church) and a plan of the premises. 16 May 1929 

 D1583/361/2  Correspondence re: above sale (1 bundle). Jan 1929-Apr 1929 

Papers re: sale of land near Marine Colliery, Ebbw Vale 1922 

 D1583/83/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVO, CMG, and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Great Western Railway Company. Consideration £50. Pieces of land in par. Ebbw Vale, of about 1 rood and 36 perches, near Marine Colliery. With schedule and plan (2 copies). 14 Dec 1922 

 D1583/83/2 Typed copy of 83/1 undated [1922] Dedication of Land for Public Highway from Ebbw Vale to Beaufort. [1922] 

 D1583/50/1-4 Dedication of land for Public Highway from Ebbw Vale to Beaufort 1889-1894 

 D1583/50/1  (Copy) Assent to dedication of strip of land on Nantyglo Road, agreed by Lord Abergavenny With plan. 22 Mar 1894 

 D1583/50/2 Copy plan in 50/1 (Headed Ebbw Vale Local Board) [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/50/3  Correspondence to G.E. Macbean, esq. 2 items. Mar 1889-Feb 1891 

 D1583/50/4  (Copy) Correspondence re: Beaufort Roads Jan 1889-Mar 1889 

 D1583/289/4  Plan of Newtown, Waun-y-pound Reservoir and proposed site of pumping station. With letter 8 Nov, 1938. [1938] 

Nantyglo (par. Aberystruth) 

 D1583/23/1-2 Papers re: Sale of Banna Field, Nantyglo 1923-1924 

 D1583/23/1 Conveyance (duplicate) 1) Most. Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO, CMG and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Nantyglo and Blaina U.D.C. Recites Chancery Order of 1 May, 1917, an indenture of 25 Nov., 1919 and an Order of 4 June, 1924. Consideration £70. A piece of land in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., known as the Banna Field, of 4.71 acres, to the use of (3) subject to existing leases, etc. With schedule and plan. 8 Oct 1924 

 D1583/23/2  Correspondence re: sale of the Banna Field, Nantyglo. (7 items) Nov 1923-Mar 1924 

 D1583/269/1-2 Land at Cwmcracken, Nantyglo, co. Mon., re site for Memorial Hall 1926-1934 

 D1583/269/1 (Counterpart) Conveyance 1) Most. Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CMG, CVO and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden GCVO. 3) Thomas Seymour of 20 Market Road, coal miner, George Lewis of Stores House, coal miner, James Jeremiah Dunn of 53 New Road, coal miner and David John Ball of 29 Garn Cross, coal miner, all of Nantyglo, co. Mon. Recites vesting deed of 30 May 1928. Consideration £5. The surface of a piece of land, part of that called Cwmcracken, par. Nantyglo, co. Mon., of 637 square yards, with appurtenances. In fee simple, subject to (a) subsisting leases, particularly an assignment of 16 Sept., 1923 between the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. and William Thomas, assigning the above premises for a residue of 33 years from 1 July 1911, as a site for a memorial hall at Nantyglo, and being part of the premises comprised in a lease of 21 Feb. 1912 between the Marquis of Abergavenny, the said Company and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 21 Feb 1934 

 D1583/269/2  Correspondence (1 bundle) Mar 1926-Feb 1934 

 D1583/87 Conveyance 1) Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVO, CMG and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) The Monmouth Diocesan Trust of King's Chambers, Newport. Consideration £1. A piece of land in par. Nantyglo by the vicarage. With schedule and plan. 20 Aug 1928 

 D1583/146 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVO, CMG and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Monmouthshire County Council. Recites Vesting Assent of 30 May, 1928 and (3)'s proposal to make a footpath in Chapel Road, Nantyglo. A piece of land of 990 square yards on the West side of Chapel Road, Nantyglo, co. Mon. With 2 schedules and a plan. 10 Jan 1931 

Waen Ebbw Housing Scheme 1937-1939 

 D1583/289/1 Plan re: proposed housing scheme, Waen Ebbw, Nantyglo (Nantyglo and Blaina U.D.C.). With letter of 15 August, 1939. [1939] 

 D1583/289/2 Notes on Dilapidated Dwellings, Nantyglo and Blaina Estates (Leasehold Properties), after inspection on 4 May, 1939. With letter of 13 May, 1939. May 1939 

 D1583/289/6  Correspondence re: Sites at Nantyglo and Blaina. Dec 1937-Oct 1939 

 D1583/289/5  Plans (2 items) of site for proposed Boys' Club at Nantyglo. With 2 letters, Nov 1937-Dec 1937 [1937] 

Parish of Abersychan 1845-1953 

 D1583/134/1-2 Land for road widening in Abersychan, co. Mon. 1898-1900 

 D1583/134/2  Correspondence re: the road widening scheme (9 items) Dec 1898-Feb 1900  

 D1583/134/1 Dedication of Land in Abersychan 1) Most. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, London, retired colonel. 3) Abersychan Urban District Council. (1) releases to (3) land near Twynyffrwd Bridge, Abersychan, for road widening and improvement by (3) within 12 months of this deed, with free use of the road by residents of the Garndiffaith Building Estate and the public. (3) to erect a wall on the north side of the road. With plan and 2 schedules (the first referring to lands once in par. Trevethin and now in par. Abersychan, adjoining the road from Garndiffaith to Abersychan and Blaenavon, of 190 square yards and lately being part of a field occupied by Rev. William Rees Thomas as yearly tenant; the second giving specifications of the said wall construction). 4 Oct 1899 

 D1583/40 Correspondence re: Wesleyan Chapel, Abersychan. From Cripps, Son and Daish to E. Gaisford re: chapel at Victoria. Apr 1903-Jan 1904 

 D1583/180/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Thomas Walter Ewart Phillips of Tredegar, co. Mon., solicitor. Consideration £314. All those plots of land in par. Abersychan, co. Mon., with the messuages thereon, with all minerals. With schedule and a plan of the property. 18 Aug 1922 

 D1583/180/2  List of Leases Giving dates, parties, term, rents, property and tenants, covering 1902-1911. 1902-1911 

Garndiffaith 1845-1934 

Leases and related papers re Lord Abergavenny's Estates at Garndiffaith, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. 1877-1896 

 D1583/364/1-2 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. The Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) John Daniel of Abersychan, co. Mon., grocer. 33 perches of land with the buildings thereon forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.5.0. p.a. With plan of the premises. Note by Richard Baker Gabb, Steward to (1) consenting to an assignment by (2) to William Lewis of Garndiffaith, par. Trevethin, coal miner, and Ann Lewis, his wife, for the residue of the said term. 31 July 1895. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/3-4 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. The Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) David Williams of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., plasterer. 1 rood and 2 perches of land with the buildings thereon forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.5.0. p.a. With plan of the premises. Endorsed: (a) Licence by R.B. Gabb to (2) to assign the said premises to William Lewis of Abersychan, co. Mon., grocer, 10 Nov 1884. (b) Licence by R.B. Gabb to William Lewis aforesaid to assign the said premises to John Kinsey of Garndiffaith, miner, and Cecilia Kinsey, his wife, 28 Mar 1893. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/5-6 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Cordy of Newport, co. Mon., grocer. 38 perches of land with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.5.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed (364/5) Licence by J.H.G. Harris, agent to (1),to allow (2) to grant the above premises to George Gully of Nevill St., Garndiffaith, for the remainder of the said term, 3 Feb. 1896. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/7-8 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) William Saunders of White Horse, Garndiffaith, co. Mon. 1 rood and 17 perches of land with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £2.10.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: consent by J.H.G. Harris to an assignment by Ada Ann Winston (daughter of (2)), wife of Charles Winston of Garndiffaith, near Pontypool, grocer, to Elizabeth Evans (daughter of (2)), wife of John Evans of Garndiffaith, coal miner, for the residue of the said term, a messuage and 320 square yards, in the occupation of John Evans, being a part of the above premises; further consent to an assignment by Elizabeth Evans to Ada Ann Winston for the residue of the term of the remainder of the premises. 13 Sept. 1900. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/9-10 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Williams of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., spin. 34 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.15.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: 3 notes (on 364/9) by Richard Baker Gabb:- a) Licence by George Loughman of Abercarn, co. Mon., engine driver (in whom the said term of years is vested via his marriage to (2)) to assign the said premises to Frederick Coles of Ebbw Vale, co. Mon., Sergeant Instructor of Rifle Volunteers, 2 Mar., 1880. b) Licence to Frederick Coles to assign the said premises to James Laird of Pontypool, co. Mon., draper, 13 June, 1882. c) Licence to James Laird to assign the said premises to John Edwards of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., miner. 10 Dec., 1886. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/11-12 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) David Thomas of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., collier. 2 roods and 5 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £4 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/13-14 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) William Davies, tailor, James Price, overman, and William Jones, coal miner, all of Abersychan, co. Mon. 36 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £3.5.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed (364/13): Licence by R.B. Gabb to (2) to grant to John Evans of Garndiffaith, collier, the above premises, 26 Jan. 1886. 2 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/15  Receipts (re: costs for leases) (2 items) Originally with 364/13,14. Oct 1877-Mar 1878 

 D1583/364/16 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Charles Herbert. 1 rood and 1 perch of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £2 p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: (a) Memo. that the lease has been executed by William Herbert, Esther Blanch and Frances Darby, administrators of (2), who died 10 June, 1882. (b) Note by R.B. Gabb, granting licence to the above administrators to assign the said premises to Richard Greenway of Pontypool par. Trevethin, solicitor. N.D., 1883. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/17 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) John Rogers, "near Blackbridge". 2 roods and 21 perches, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £3 p.a. With appended note: that fresh lease has been granted to James Thomas, publican, Collier's Friend Inn, Garndiffaith, at same rent for residue of the said term. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/151 (Counterpart) Lease 1) Most Hon. the Marquis of Abergavenny. 2) Edward Bird of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., miner. 1r. 12p. of land with a messuage thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.5.0. With a plan of the property. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/18  (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Richard Greenway of Pontypool, co. Mon., solicitor. 33 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate in par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.0.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: Licence by R.B. Gabb to (2) to assign the premises to William Roynon of Stanley Road, Garndiffaith, co. Mon., coalminer. 17 Mar. 1891. 20 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/19 Lease for Years 1) Most. Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Richard Cooke of Harewood, near Hereford, co. Heref., farmer. 34 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £5 p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: (a) Licence by J.H.G. Harris to W.C. Cooke to grant the above premises to William Ellis of Garndiffaith. 3 Dec. 1895. (b) Consent by R.B. Gabb to an assignment by William Ellis of the Hanbury Inn, Garndiffaith, Innkeeper, to the Ashton Gate Brewery Co. Ltd. of Bedminster, City and County of Bristol, 14 Jan. 1896. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/20 Lease for Years (badly damaged) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Ann ('David' erased) Meredith of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., wid. 1 rood and 9 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £1.5.0. With a plan of the premises. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/159 Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Ebbw Vale (blank ------? Steel and Iron Company) 5 roods and 23 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffyd Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £2 p.a. With a plan of the premises. Dec 1877 

 D1583/364/21-22 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) William Powell of Henllis of Cwmbran near Newport, co. Mon. 34 perches of land, with the 2 messuages thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876, upon the trusts of the will of Edward Jones, deceased. Rent £2 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 9 Mar 1881 

 D1583/169/1  Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Benjamin Aubrey James of Blaina, co. Mon., grocer. 79 square yards of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffyd Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1882. Rent £1 p.a. [This land was supposed to form part of the pound of the manor of Abergavenny]. With a plan of the premises. 17 Apr 1884 

 D1583/364/23-24 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) William Harris of Stanley Road, Gardiffaith (sic), co. Mon., storekeeper. 2 pieces of land of 2 roods and 20 perches, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1886. Rent £2.4.0. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: Consent by R.B. Gabb to (2)'s assigning of the above premises to George Stiff of Garndiffaith, collier (no. 97), and to Thomas Evans of Garndiffaith, collier (no. 74), for the remainder of the term, 1 June 1894. 12 May 1887 

 D1583/364/25-26 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) John Morgan of Twyn Ffrwdd, Garndiffaith, co. Mon., mason. 1 rood of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1886. Rent £1 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 12 May 1887 

 D1583/364/27-28 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) James Thomas of The Collier's Friend Inn, Garndiffaith, co. Mon., innkeeper. 2 roods and 21 perches of land, with the buildings thereon, forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate, par. Trevethin. For 18 years from 29 Sept. 1896. Rent £3 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 17 Nov 1896 

 D1583/312/1-7 Leases and Plans of Building Land at Upper Garndiffaith, co. Mon. 1903-1912 

 D1583/312/1-2 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Most. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Elizabeth Llewellyn of Monachty, Llanvihangel Pontymoile, co. Mon. spin. A piece of land of 2r. 30p. with a messuage forming part of the (Garndiffaith erased) Croesynypant Estate in par. Mamhilad, co. Mon. For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1903. Rent £0.10.0. p.a. (2) to erect 1 cottage on the land within 18 months from 31 Dec. 1903, at a minimum cost of £150. With a small plan of the premises. 31 Dec 1903 

 D1583/312/3 Agreement for Lease Building Land 1) Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., of Eridge Castle, Sussex. 2) Joshua Powell and Alfred Charles Powell of Chapel St., Pontnewynydd, co. Mon. a) (1) to grant a lease to (2) of 12 plots of land adjoining the main road from Varteg to Garndiffaith, from 29 Sept., 1910 for 99 years at an annual rent of £12. b) (2) to erect a dwelling-house on each plot of land at a minimum cost of £200 each. With a plan of the premises. 24 Jul 1909 

 D1583/312/4 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) David Robertson Mitchell, bachelor of medicine, of Varteg Hill, co. Mon. (1) demises to (2) a piece of land at Upper Garndiffaith. For 99 years from 29 Sept., 1911 at £2 p.a. (2) to construct a dwelling-house at a minimum cost of £350 by 25 Mar., 1913. With a plan of the premises. 16 May 1912 

 D1583/312/5  Plan of Building Plots at Garndiffaith By main road from Varteg to Talywain. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/312/6  Plan of Building Plots at ? Garndiffaith. By main road from Varteg to Talywain (appear to be different from those in 312/5). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/312/7  Plan of lands at Rock Villa (?) [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/179/1 (Draft) Contract for Sale of Ground Rents (freehold) 1) Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex. 2) William John Everett of Pontypool, co. Mon., solicitor. (1) to sell to (2) plots of land as described in 179.2. With schedule of leases (6 pages), dated 18 July, 1921, re: property in Garndiffaith and Abersychan. 1921 

 D1583/179/2 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) William John Everett of Pontypool, solicitor. Consideration £1,800.15.0. All those plots of land in par. Abersychan, with the messuages therein, with all mineral rights. With 2 schedules (first one giving list of leases in Garndiffaith and Abersychan). 30 Dec 1921 

 D1583/179/3  Plan of Lands at Garndiffaith To accompany 179/2. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/100/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny (of unsound mind). 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) William Henry Vipond Bythway of Pontypool, solicitor. Consideration £3,348.5.9. (1) conveys to (3) lands in par. Abersychan with messuages thereon. With 2 schedules. 28 Aug 1922 

 D1583/100/2  Plan of property at Garndiffaith [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/98 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, co. Sussex, C.V.O., C.M.G. and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Mark Alexander of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., provision merchant. Consideration £250. Lands at Garndiffaith. 24 Dec 1930 

 D1583/84/1-5 Papers re: Sale of land for Church Site, by Stanley Road, Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan. 1912-1916 

 D1583/84/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. A piece of land at Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan of 1,545 square yards, adjacent to Stanley Road, with a right of way to and from Top Road, for the site of the Church of St. John the Evangelist. With a plan of site. 31 Mar 1915 

 D1583/84/2  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and Hon. Reginald William Bransby Nevill (the Earl of Lewes), of unsound mind. 2) Llandaff Diocesan Trust. A piece of land at Garndiffaith par. Abersychan, of 871 square yards. With plan. 31 Mar 1915 

 D1583/84/3 (Duplicate) Conveyance and Declaration of Trusts 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G. 3) Llandaff Diocesan Trust. 4) Rev. Howell Parry, clerk in holy orders, the curate in charge and the churchwardens (Pro tempore) of the conventional district of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., and the diocese of Llandaff. Consideration £20. (1) conveys to (3) hereditaments and premises at Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan, of 410 square yards, with a right of way, for one or more of the following purposes. (i) mission, parish or class room (ii) Anglican service (iii) letting for non-political purposes of part of premises. (iv) other beneficial purposes. Includes schedule and plan. 31 Mar 1915 

 D1583/84/4 Correspondence 1912-1916 

 D1583/84/5  Plan of site at Stanley Road, Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan [Undated] 

 D1583/153/1-5 Land for Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Garndiffaith 1877-1886 

 D1583/153/1-2 Lease (with counterpart) 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Mary Ballard of par. Goytre, widow. 1 rood of land with a messuage thereon forming part of the Garndiffaith estate, par. Trevethin. For 38 years from 29 Sept. 1876. Rent £2.16.0. With note by Frederick Baker Gabb, Deputy Steward to (1), consenting to an assignment by William Jones of Garndiffaith, miner, to James Matthews of Garndiffaith, miner, for the remainder of the above term, re the above premises now in the occupation of William Jones and Thomas Morgan; also to an assignment by James Matthews to Eleanor Richards of Garndiffaith, widow, for the remainder of the term, 18 May 1897. Endorsed memo: by indenture of 13 July, 1886 made between (a) William James, (b) Richard Baker Gabb, (c) Rev. James Langley and (d) Roger Richards et al, being Trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Garndiffaith, a portion of the above premises, being 246 square yards was assigned by (a) to (d) for the residue of the term, free from the said rent. With a plan of the property. 22 Dec 1877 

 D1583/153/3  Plan of land at Garndifydd, par. Trevethin To be exchanged between (1) and the Wesleyan Methodist Trustees. May 1886 

 D1583/153/4 Notes re: the above transactions, summarising the leases, etc. 1877-1932. 

 D1583/153/5  Correspondence re: the above land 10 items (including 1 small traced plan) Folder containing 153/1-5 includes a small plan of property, at junction of Earl St. and Cross St. Mar 1886-Apr 1886 

 D1583/76 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. of Eridge Castle, Sussex. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel. 3) The School Board of Trevethin, co. Mon. Consideration £57.10.0. A piece of land near Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan, of 2 roods and 12 poles. With plan. 12 Mar 1902 

 D1583/364/29 Assignment 1) Henry Bythway of Pontypool, co. Mon., solicitor and Andrew Hair of the same place, Justice of the Peace. 2) William Jones of Stoney Road, Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan, co. Mon., coal miner and Cecilia Jones, his wife. 3) John Collier of High Street, Garndiffaith, ironstone miner and Mary Ann Collier, his wife. Recites lease of 22 Dec. 1877 (364/16); assignment of 30 June, 1883; will of Richard Greenway, 22 Dec. 1885, appointing his w. Mary as executrix; death of Richard Greenway 3 Dec. 1891. Consideration £2. 1/2 acre of land at Garndiffaith, now or late in the occupation of William Pipe, being in Stoney Road and par. Abersychan, co. Mon. For the residue of the term of the above lease and subject to a yearly rent of £0.15.0. Recites also sale of the remainder of the above premises by (1) to (2). (2) covenant with (3) to pay the annual rent £1.5.0., being the remainder of the said rent of £2.0.0. 21 Feb 1898 

 D1583/364/30 Conveyance for lives 1) Gwenllian Smith of Garndiffaith, par. Trevethin, co. Mon., wid. 2) Daniel Davies of the same place, grocer. Recites lease of 29 Sept. 1850 between Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny and John Smith, leasing the property below for lives of the said John Smith, then aged about 60 years, Sarah, his daughter, then aged about 18 and Mary, his daughter, then aged about 14, at a yearly rent of 12s; will of John Smith, dated 10 Sept., 1853, bequeathing his leasehold land to (1) his wife; death of John Smith, 20 Aug. 1861. Consideration £200. (1) grants to (2) 1 rood and 8 perches of land, fenced and divided and being part of a tract of unimproved and uncultivated land called Garndiffyd, part of the lordship or manor of Abergavenny, in par. Trevethin, together with the cottage and other buildings thereon. For the lives of Sarah Smith and Mary Smith (now Sarah Cook and Mary Burrows), daughters of (1), at the above rent. 15 May 1876 

 D1583/270/1-3 Papers re: lands at Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan 1905-1934 

 D1583/270/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVO, CMG and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden, GCVO. 3) Mark Alexander of Garndiffaith, co. Mon., grocer. Recites vesting assent of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £5. 6 plots of land in par. Abersychan, co. Mon. In fee simple, subject to subsisting tenancy and rights of way, etc. With a schedule. 17 Apr 1934 

 D1583/270/2  Plan of plots of land at Garndiffaith (1 item) [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/270/3  Correspondence (with 3 tracings of land at Richard's Field) 1 bundle. 1905-1934 

 D1583/364/31  Abstract of Title Of Henry Bythway of Pontypool, solicitor and Andrew Hair of Pontypool, J.P. to a leasehold parcel of land near Stoney Road, Garndiffaith, co. Mon., in the occupation of William Pipe. Recites documents of 1877, 1883, 1891, and 1892. With a plan of lands by the River Ffrwdd. 1897 

Papers re: the Garndiffaith Estate 1845-1932 [and undated] 

 D1583/96/1  Abstract of Leases granted by Earl of Abergavenny (1823-1852) [undated] 

 D1583/96/2  Rental MM 1868 

 D1583/96/3 Schedule of Tenants, holdings, etc. (Particulars of Rentals) 1877 

 D1583/96/4 Schedule of Leases 1889 

 D1583/96/5  Schedule of Leases (1823-1856) [Undated] 

 D1583/96/6  Plan (entitled Question 114) of numbered pieces of land, on Garndifyd Estate [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/96/7  Reference List (to Plan of Estate) [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/200 Abstract of Leases of Premises on Garndifyd, par. Trevethin Sent for signing to Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny Leases all dated Dec., 1850. Names of lessees, premises and rents. Dec 1850 

 D1583/364/34 Probate of Will The will of Thomas Jones of Cwmavon, par. Trevethin, co. Mon., miner, made 1 Nov., 1844. a) To Rachel Powell, wife of John Powell of Cwmavon, hallier, leasehold property at Garndiffaith, par. Trevethin, for her life; and after her death, to T.J.'s father, Edward Jones, if he survive T.J.'s said sister; after his death, to William Jones, T.J.'s brother, to be at his disposal. b) To T.J.'s said sister, the interest on £100 owed by John Williams of Garndiffaith, shopkeeper, from 25 April, 1840; if the sum be repaid, to be invested and the interest paid to T.J.'s sister; after her death, the principal to be shared equally between T.J.'s father and brother. c) Clothes to T.J.'s father, chest of drawers to his sister and watch to his brother. d) Isaac Hiley of Cwmavon, gent., appointed executor, who is to receive £5. Witnesses: John C. Evans of Pontypool, solicitor; Isaac Hiley of Varteg. Codicil: (after deaths of T.J.'s father and brother). The property at Garndiffaith to go to T.J.'s nephew, Thomas Powell, son of John Powell aforesaid, subject to the life estate of Rachael Powell, for life; after his death, equally between T.J.'s nephews and niece, sons and daughter of the said John Powell. 10 Nov., 1844. Witnesses: John C. Evans; William Morgan (of par. Trevethin, farmer). Probate (appended): granted 11 June, 1845, by the Bishop of Llandaff's Official Principal. 11 Jun 1845 

 D1583/68/1-3  Correspondence re: sale of lease of land at Garndiffaith. Jan 1921-May 1924 

 D1583/274  Correspondence re: proposed railway halt at Six Bells, Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan, co. Mon. Includes plan of premises (dated 19 Sept., 1931) and (undated) copy of agreement of 1912 re access to halt. 1 bundle Feb 1912-Jul 1932 

 D1583/97/1-2 Garndiffaith Estate par. Abersychan 2 (duplicate) lithographic plans, c. 1922 (copies of 100/2). [Undated] 

Penylan Farm, Garndiffaith, par. Abersychan. 1895-1953 

 D1583/311/11 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) John Vipond and Co. Ltd. of Varteg Hill, near Pontypool, co. Mon. (1) demises to (2) those pieces of land of 62a. 3r. 27p., with cottages, barns, stables and other buildings in par. Trevethin, co. Mon. and known as Pen-y-lan Farm, now and for many years past in the occupation of (2). For 11 (?14) years, from 2 Feb. 1907 (?1918) Rent £69.3.1; additional rent of £10 per acre of pasture or meadow land converted to tillage. With plan of the premises. 26 Apr 1909 

 D1583/311/12  Plan of premises at Pen-y-lan and Ty-Rosser Gwyn, par. Trevethin Traced from O.S. Mon. XVIII. 6 (2nd. edition). Originally with 311/11. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/168/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Abersychan U.D.C. Consideration £15. A piece of land of 1/2 acre, being part of Penylan Farm, Abersychan, co. Mon., together with a triangular piece of land adjoining 7 1/2 square yards. With 2 schedules and a plan of the property. 14 Apr 1925 

 D1583/168/2  Plan of Housing Scheme, Abersychan North Ward. Showing land between Top Road, Ty-Rosser-Gwyn and Gelli-Rhwy. 11 Sep 1919 

Miners' Welfare Scheme, Purchase of Land at Garndiffaith 1925-1953 

 D1583/89/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO, CMG and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) William Charles Watkins of Victoria Village, Garndiffaith, near Pontypool, colliery checkweigher, Frederick Herbert Davies of Varteg, near Pontypool, mining engineer, James Thomas Redwood of Graigwen, Talywain, near Pontypool, colliery accountant, William George Harris of Percy Street, Garndiffaith, coal miner, Thomas Wade Cook of Varteg, colliery manager, George Stiff of Eridge Road, Garndiffaith, coal miner, Zachariah Andrews of Talywain, coal miner and Daniel Rees Williams of Varteg, colliery accountant. Consideration £150. Part of Pen-y-lan Farm, Garndiffaith, of 3 1/2 acres, with rights of passage. With 2 schedules and 1 plan. 31 Dec 1925 

 D1583/89/2 Agreement (Parties: as in 89/1). (3) acknowledge that the erection and maintenance of a gateway is by permission of (1). With 2 plans. 31 Dec 1925 

 D1583/172 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montague, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton of Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge, Sussex, R.N. Commander, D.S.C., Alfred Carlisle Sayer of Fairlight Place, Hastings, Sussex, retired Major, D.S.O., and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower of Titsey Place, Limpsfield, Surrey, esq. 3) Benjamin Thomas of Cambria Inn, Blaenavon, co. Mon., licensed victualler. Consideration £275. All those pieces of land at Varteg, par. Abersychan, forming part of Penylan Fields, of 30a. 2r. 27p. With 2 schedules and a plan of the property. 18 Dec 1953 

 D1583/349 Correspondence re sale of woodland near Penylan Farm, Abersychan, co. Mon. 1 bundle (including plan of the property), divided into 2 groups at 1941. 1895-1950 

 D1583/343 Correspondence re: sale of land at Pen-y-llan, Garndiffaith to the Garndiffaith and Varteg Miners' Welfare Association for a football ground. 1 bundle (with 2 plans of the area) 1946-1949 

 D1583/344 Correspondence re sale of part of Pen-y-llan Farm, Garndiffaith to Pontypool U.D.C. as a housing site. 1 bundle (with a plan of the property) Feb 1949-Dec 1949  

Varteg 1912-1939 

 D1583/112/1-2 Papers re: Sale of Land at Varteg, Abersychan, for site of Church 1912-1914 

 D1583/112/1 Conveyance (Duplicate) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. A piece of land at Varteg, par. Abersychan, co. Mon., bounded on the west by the road from Garndiffaith to Blaenavon, for the intended Church of St. Michael. With plan. 1 Mar 1914 

 D1583/112/2  Correspondence Jul 1912-Mar 1914 

 D1583/18/15 Plan of land proposed to be acquired for housing purposes at Varteg by Pontypool U.D.C. Owner of land: Marquis of Abergavenny. Plan by T. Edwards, engineer and surveyor. No. 2. Showing area north of Salisbury Terrace. 1939 

 D1583/18/16  Letter from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. to Sir Patrick McMahon, Eridge Estate Office. Re: Pontypool U.D.C.'s application for sites at Varteg (Originally with 18/15 and 18/17) 16 May 1939 

 D1583/18/17  Plan of land proposed to be acquired for housing purposes at Varteg by Pontypool U.D.C. Owner: Marquis of Abergavenny. Plan by T. Edwards, engineer and surveyor No. 2. Showing area south of Salisbury Terrace. 1939 

Blaenavon (Pars. Llanover, Llanfoist and Blaenavon) 1869-1959 

Papers re: Ejectment re lands at Blaenavon, "The Rifleman's Arms", Blaenavon, par. Llanover [1869] 

 D1583/359/1 Deed of Compromise of Actions of Ejectment 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Robert William Kennard of Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, co. Middx., esq., M.P., Thomas Moxon of Throgmorton St., London, stockbroker and Frederick Cotton Finch of Tudor House, Blackheath, Kent, esq. 3) William Parry of the "Rifleman's Arms" Public House, Blaenavon, co. Mon., publican. 4) John Phillips of Mamhilad House, par. Mamhilad, co. Mon., farmer 5) Rachael Habakkuk of Tir Rees Lewes, Blaenavon, farmer. Recites indenture of 15 June 1859; actions (2) of ejectment commenced against (3), (4) and (5) re 26 June 1867, the lands in respect of (3) being the above public house. It is agreed by the above parties that a) the actions of ejectment brought to "The Rifleman's Arms'", Blaenavon to be stayed and the parties to bear their own costs. b) the lands marked B,C and E on the accompanying plan are the absolute property of (4). c) the pond on the plan are the property of (1) and (2). d) either party may apply for an order to stay the actions aforesaid. e) the parties to mark clearly on the ground the boundaries of the said properties. [1869] 

 D1583/6/1 Deed of Compromise of Actions of Ejectment 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Robert William Kennard of Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, co. Middx., esq., M.P., Thomas Moxon of Throgmorton St., London, stockbroker and Frederick Cotton Finch of Tudor House, Blackheath, Kent, esq. 3) William Parry of the "Rifleman's Arms" Public House, Blaenavon, co. Mon., publican. 4) John Phillips of Mamhilad House, par. Mamhilad, co. Mon., farmer 5) Rachael Habakkuk of Tir Rees Lewes, Blaenavon, farmer. Recites indenture of 15 June 1859; actions (2) of ejectment commenced against (3), (4) and (5) re 26 June 1867, the lands in respect of (3) being the above public house. It is agreed by the above parties that a) the actions of ejectment brought to "The Rifleman's Arms'", Blaenavon to be stayed and the parties to bear their own costs. b) the lands marked B,C and E on the accompanying plan are the absolute property of (4). c) the pond on the plan are the property of (1) and (2). d) either party may apply for an order to stay the actions aforesaid. e) the parties to mark clearly on the ground the boundaries of the said properties. [1869] 

 D1583/359/2  Plan of land in 359/1 and 6/1 [1869] 

Site for Mission Church at Blaenavon 1886-1891 

 D1583/117/1 Surrender of Site (copy) 1) James Brand of 65 New Broad St., City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Middx., esq. 2) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 3) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859. All that estate, title, etc. in a piece of land with the building thereon used as a Mission Church, of 1r. 32p., at Blaenavon, par. Llanfoist, co. Mon. With a plan. 3 Dec 1890 

 D1583/6/7 Surrender of Site (copy) 1) James Brand of 65 New Broad St., City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Middx., esq. 2) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 3) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859. All that estate, title, etc. in a piece of land with the building thereon used as a Mission Church, of 1r. 32p., at Blaenavon, par. Llanfoist, co. Mon. With a plan. 3 Dec 1890 

 D1583/117/2  Grant of Site (copy) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rev. John Lewis Clougher, vicar of Blaenavon, John Worton of Blaenavon, manager of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and Robert William Kennard of Abergavenny, esq. (Property as in 117/1.) 16 Feb 1891 

 D1583/6/8 Grant of Site (copy) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rev. John Lewis Clougher, vicar of Blaenavon, John Worton of Blaenavon, manager of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and Robert William Kennard of Abergavenny, esq. (Property as in 117/1.) 16 Feb 1891 

 D1583/117/3  Plan of proposed site of Chapel of Ease [1886] 

 D1583/117/4 Correspondence re: the above land (6 items). Jul 1886-Feb 1891  

Papers re: Site for St. Paul's Church, Cotcha, Blaenavon, co. Mon. 1892-1895 

 D1583/116/1 Deed of Surrender (Copy) 1) James Brand of 65 New Broad Street, City of London, esq. and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, Co. Middlesex, esq. 2) Howard John Kennard of 20 Hyde Park Terrace, co. Middx., esq., (1), Captain Francis Pavy of 4 Bank Buildings, City of London, Samuel Laing of 19 Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, esq., Arthur Challis Kennard of 17 Eaton Place, co. Middx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Middx., esq., directors of the Blaenavon Company Ltd. 3) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd., of 86 Cannon Street, City of London. 4) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859. Consideration £25. The estate and title in the surface of a piece of land with a building thereon for use as a church, of 1,458 square yards, at Blaenavon. With a plan. 13 Sep 1893 

 D1583/6/10 Deed of Surrender (Copy) 1) James Brand of 65 New Broad Street, City of London, esq. and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, Co. Middlesex, esq. 2) Howard John Kennard of 20 Hyde Park Terrace, co. Middx., esq., (1), Captain Francis Pavy of 4 Bank Buildings, City of London, Samuel Laing of 19 Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, esq., Arthur Challis Kennard of 17 Eaton Place, co. Middx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Middx., esq., directors of the Blaenavon Company Ltd. 3) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd., of 86 Cannon Street, City of London. 4) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859 Consideration £25 The estate and title in the surface of a piece of land with a building thereon for use as a church, of 1,458 square yards, at Blaenavon. With a plan 13 Sep 1893 

 D1583/6/11 (copy) Grant 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. (1) grants freely to (2) 1,458 square yards in the par. of Blaenavon with Capel Newydd, being a close called Llewetrog (boundaries given), for the erection of a church called St. Paul's Cotcha. 14 Sep 1893 

 D1583/116/2 (copy) Grant 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England. (1) grants freely to (2) 1,458 square yards in the par. of Blaenavon with Capel Newydd, being a close called Llewetrog (boundaries given), for the erection of a church called St. Paul's Cotcha. 14 Sep 1893 

 D1583/116/3  Correspondence 3 items (includes note re: sale of Worcester Chief Rents, June, 1892). Feb 1892-Jun 1892 

 D1583/6/13-14 Land at Bunker's Hill for water supplies. 1897-1905 

 D1583/6/13 Grant of Licence and Authority 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone. [co. Kent] 3) Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Middx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Middx., barrister. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) Blaenavon U.D.C. (1) releases to (5) full power to construct a reservoir at Bunkers Hill near Blaenavon and to use all water rising from land near Coity Canol near Blaenavon, to be supplied by pipe for the use of the town. Rent charge £25. With 2 plans and letter from (4) to G. Macbean, for (1). 19 Nov 1897 

 D1583/6/14  (Duplicate) Grant of Easement 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, near Maidstone, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel. 3) Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Middx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Middx., MP and barrister. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) Blaenavon U.D.C. 1), 2), 3), and 4) grant authority to 5) to lay pipes on Bunkers Hill, near Blaenavon to carry water. Rent charge £2 p.a. With a plan of lands. 30 Dec 1905 

 D1583/27/1-3 Papers re: Sale of Barnfield, Blaenavon 1909 

 D1583/27/1  Schedule of leases, etc., made by the Blaenavon Company. (Nov. 1890 - Oct. 1909). [Undated] 

 D1583/27/2 Conveyance 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Hon. Sir Harry Trelawney Eve of Bovey Tracey, co. Devon., judge and Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman St., City of London, esq. 3) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, co. Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 42 Lennox Gardens, Co. Middlesex, retired colonel. Consideration £1,500. A piece of land called Barnfield of 6 acres at Blaenavon, co. Mon., with 18 cottages in 1 row and 5 other cottages. With a schedule and plan of the property. 9 Oct 1909 

 D1583/27/3  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) See (3) in 27/2. 3) See (2) in 27/2. Consideration £1,500. A piece of land of 4.55 acres at Blaenavon (boundary given) and 2 parcels of land of 2.16 acres in all at Blaenavon (boundary given). With a plan of the properties. 9 Oct 1909 

 D1583/6/18 Grant of Water Easement 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman St., co. Middx., esq., and Sir Harry Trelawney Eve, judge. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) U.D.C. of Blaenavon, co. Mon. 1), 3) and 4) grant to 5) power to construct and maintain a filter bed on the Coedcae Caradoc near town of Blaenavon for a supply of water from the spring there, reserving mineral rights. Annual rent £7. With a plan of property. Mission Church and School Site, Llanover Road, Blaenavon. 3 Sep 1908 

 D1583/65/1-4 Mission Church and School Site, Llanover Road, Blaenavon 1911-1912 

 D1583/65/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance/Grant 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and Hon. Reginald William Bransby Nevill, Earl of Lewes, of unsound mind, acting by Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill (Lord Henry Nevill). 2) Rev. William Watkins Edwards of the Vicarage, Blaenavon, co. Mon., clerk in Holy Orders, Benjamin Edwards of the Park, Blaenavon, commercial manager, Charles James David Fowler of Broad St., Blaenavon, draper, and William Waplington of the Park, Blaenavon, colliery agent. A piece of land at Blaenavon, co. Mon., of 37 poles, with appurtenances, for a place of worship solely. With a plan. 26 Oct 1912 

 D1583/65/2 (Duplicate) Conveyance/Grant 1) as in 65/1. 2) The Vicar and Churchwardens of par. Blaenavon. A piece of land at Llanover Road, Blaenavon, co. Mon., of about 27 poles, for a site for a school for poor persons of and in par. Blaenavon, under the control of the incumbent. With a plan. 26 Oct 1912 

 D1583/65/3  Plan of land at Blaenavon (as in 65/1) [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/65/4 Correspondence (22 items) May 1911-Oct 1912 

 D1583/265/1-2 Papers re 'Waenavon Arms' Blaenavon 1917-1932 

 D1583/265/1  Correspondence (1 bundle) Sep 1917-Jun 1932  

 D1583/265/2 Case for Opinion re: 'Waenavon Arms' and adjoining land, by D.H. Jenkins of Lincoln's Inn 1 item Sep 1931 

 D1583/92 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, second Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel and the Hon. Richard Plantaget (sic) Nevill of Eridge Castle, co. Sussex, C.M.G. 3) London and North Western Railway Co. Consideration £400. Lands in Blaenavon U.D., co. Monmouth, of about 2 acres. Includes schedule and plan. 15 Jan 1918 

 D1583/154 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, second Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, C.V.O., C.M.G. 3) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) London and North Western Railway Co. Recites Chancery Order of 9 Aug., 1883, indenture of 28 April, 1899, indenture of 25 Nov., 1914, Chancery Order of 1 May, 1917 and Order in Lunacy of 12 Mar., 1918. Consideration £25 1r. 15p. of land with the buildings thereon in par. Blaenavon. With a plan of premises by Waenavon Station. 31 Dec 1918 

 D1583/99 (Draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Dinah Myers of 34 High St., Abersychan, co. Mon, spinster. Consideration £2,341.4.0. Lands in pars. Abersychan, Trevethin and Blaenavon, including 1-18 Barnfield Terrace, Blaenavon. Includes 3 schedules. 31 Dec 1930 

 D1583/267/1-5 Land near the Upper Brickyard, Blaenavon for Public Recreation Ground 1934-1936 

 D1583/267/1  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1 item 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.V.O., C.M.G. and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden, G.C.V.O. 3) Blaenavon U.D.C. Recites vesting deed of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £5. 5 acres of land near the Upper Brickyard, Blaenavon, co. Mon., with right of way, (3) to maintain the property. In fee simple, subject to a lease of 25 Sept., 1907, granted by (1)'s predecessor to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., for 45 years from 1 July, 1906. With 2 schedules and a plan of the property. 31 Dec 1935 

 D1583/267/2  Plan of premises in 267/1 (1 item) 20 May 1934 

 D1583/267/3 Memorandum Re: Riflemen's Green Recreation Ground, Blaenavon (National Playing Fields Association) 6 Jun 1934  

 D1583/267/4  Plan (with letter of 18 Sept., 1936) of proposed recreation ground near the Upper Brickyard, Blaenavon. (2 items) [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/267/5  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jul 1934, Sep 1936  

 D1583/338/1-3 Gift of land at Garn-yr-erw par. Blaenavon co. Mon., for improvement of Brynmawr-Blaenavon Road 1935-1946 

 D1583/338/1 (Duplicate) Agreement 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Third Marquess of Abergavenny 2) Monmouthshire County Council. a) (1) grants to (2) for the diverting and straightening of the road from Brynmawr to Blaenavon at Garn-yr-erw, co. Mon. 2 pieces of freehold land by the said road, of 2,876 square yards, subject to the lease of the Blaenavon and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. b) (2) to make up within 6 months the said road. With a plan of premises. 12 Oct 1936 

 D1583/338/2  Plan of mouth of slope to win Elled Coal in Patches area, with plan of carriageway and plan of cross-section of land by tunnel-mouth. Made by the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. [Undated] 

 D1583/338/3  Correspondence re: above gift of land (1 bundle). 1935-1946 

 D1583/336/1-3 Dedication of Land between Blaenavon and Waenavon, co. Mon., for Road Improvements 1941-1943 

 D1583/336/1 Instrument of Dedication of Land 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Monmouthshire County Council. Recites (2)'s resolution to widen the county road between Blaenavavon (sic) and Waunavon, etc. (1) dedicates to the public for the purposes of a highway all his interest in the land (exclusive of minerals). (2) agrees with (1) to indemnify (1) against all damages, etc., arising from the said works. With a plan of the proposed road extensions. 22 Feb 1942 

 D1583/336/2  (Counterpart) Instrument of Dedication of Land. Parties: as in 336/1. (1) dedicates to the public for a highway all his interest in the land (exclusive of minerals) shown on the accompanying plan. 23 Jul 1943 

 D1583/336/3  Correspondence re: 336/1 (1 bundle) 1941-1943  

 D1583/167/1-4 Road Improvements at Pwlldu, on Brynmawr-Blaenavon Road 1943-1944 

 D1583/167/1  (Counterpart) Instrument of Dedication of Land 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Monmouthshire County Council. Recites (2) decision to widen the County Road from Blaenavon to Brynmawr and construct passing bays on the Pwlldu unclassified road. (1) dedicates to the public for a highway the land shown on two accompanying plans, near Waunavon Farm and Station and near Pwll-du. 12 May 1944 

 D1583/167/2 (Counterpart)Instrument of Dedication of Land Parties: as in 167/1 Recites (2)'s decision to widen the Pwlldu unclassified road. (1) dedicates to the public for a highway the land shown on the accompanying plan, near Pwll-du. 16 Aug 1944 

 D1583/167/3  Letter From Inland Revenue (Valuation Officer) to Messrs. Strutt & Parker, re road improvement between Blaenavon and Brynmawr. With a plan of the property. 26 Nov 1943 

 D1583/167/4  Letter From Inland Revenue to Strutt & Parker, re: passing bays on the road from Blaenavon Mountain to Pwlldu. With a plan of the property. 26 Nov 1943 

Sale of land in par. Blaenavon, co. Mon. 1883-1959 

 D1583/347/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton, Alfred Carlisle Sayer and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower. 3) James William Bayliss of Allgood Farm, Blaenavon, co. Mon., farmer. Consideration £15. 2 acres of land in par. Blaenavon, co. Mon. (by the Old Forge Hammer Inn). With a schedule and plan of the premises. 3 Nov 1949 

 D1583/347/2  Correspondence (with 1 plan of the property): 1 bundle. May 1949-Nov 1949  

 D1583/297  Correspondence re: Sale of Dan y Capel Farm, Blaenavon Hills (7 items) Apr 1883, Jun 1884 

 D1583/331  Correspondence re: sale to Blaenavon U.D.C. of an open space at Charles St., Blaenavon, co. Mon., 18 Mar. 1937. 1 bundle (including a plan of the above premises). 1936-1937 

 D1583/341  Correspondence re: sale to Abergavenny R.D.C. of land at Blaenavon for Llanover Water Scheme, co. Mon. 1 bundle (with traced plan of affected area). 1948-1950 

 D1583/348 Correspondence re: sale of 'The Bungalow', King Street, Blaenavon, co. Mon., to W.S. Jones (with 2 plans of the area). 1 bundle. 1949-1959 

 D1583/18/14  Plan of land proposed to be acquired by Blaenavon U.D.C. for a cemetery (Plan No. 13 in Book of Plans referred to in lease of the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts.) 

Parish of Bryngwyn 1821-1918 

 D1583/113/1-2 Lease and Release 1) Philip Morgan of hamlet of Clytha, co. Mon., gent. 2) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. Consideration £2. (1) conveys to (2) a piece of land on which a pound has lately been erected, being previously a meadow, par. Bryngwin, co. Mon., adjoining the Turnpike Road from Abergavenny to Ragland and to a road leading to a public house called Croes buchan to Bryngwin House, with all rights and appurtenances. 12 Nov 1821-13 Nov 1821 

 D1583/299  Correspondence re: Sale of Cottage and Land at Bryngwyn, co. Mon. (9 items) Feb 1898-Nov 1899  

 D1583/158/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill. 3) Sophia Crawley of Bryngwyn, Raglan, co. Mon., spinster and Arthur Evans of Sunny Bank, Mardy, near Abergavenny, gent. Consideration £70. Two pieces of land with the cottages thereon, par. Brynwyn, known as 'Pear Tree Cottage'. With a schedule and plan. 31 Dec 1918 

 D1583/158/2 Memorandum of Agreement 1) As above. 2) William Pearce of Bryngwyn Cottage, Bryngwyn, co. Mon. (1) agrees to let to (2) a cottage and garden with appurtenances in par. Bryngwyn (boundaries given). Rent £6 p.a. 29 Sep 1916 

 D1583/158/3  (Copy) Counsel's Opinion Re: William Stride of Great Oak, Bryngwin, Raglan, and rent payments. Mentions lease by Henry, Earl of Abergavenny to Thomas Smith, 29 Sept., 1823 and lease by William, Earl of Abergavenny to John Smith, 21 Sept. 1861. Jul 1906 

Parish of Cwmyoy (with the Fwthog) 1694-1759 

 D1583/2/25 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Philips of par. Comyoy (Cwmyoy), co. Heref., widow. Consideration £0.10.0 A cottage occupied by (2), with a garden and 1 acre of land, by a lane near the River Groyney (Grwyne), par. Comyoy. For natural lives of Margret Watkin, Elizabeth James William and James Powell. Rent £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "Margarett Watkins dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/28 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Richard George of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., blacksmith. Consideration £1.0.0. A cottage inhabited by (2), with a smith' shop and 4 acres of land (boundaries given), par. Comyoy. For natural lives of (2), John Aylworth of Llangoven, co. Mon., yeoman and Jane, the daughter of David Watkins of Pertrisso (Partrishow). co. Brecon. Rent £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "The lessee is dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/111 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) William Griffith of Foothog, par. Comyoy, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage called Tyeer Coed Yeeoss (Ewyas?) with barns, edifices, etc., belonging, of 54 acres, lying in Foothog, lately held by John Nicholas by lease from (1)'s predecessors and now in the tenure of Mary widow of John Nicholas (boundaries given), except a little cott and the lands adjoining (boundaries given) and in the occupation of Mary Nicholas. For the lives of Gwenlyan, wife of (2), aged 50, William Griffith of Foothog, nephew of (2) by Phillip Griffith, his brother, aged 32 and Samuel Williams, son of Nicholas Williams of Foothog by Joan, his wife, aged 7. Rent: £0.3.4, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD.): R......... Davies and John Day. 30 Sep 1728 

 D1583/2/117-118  Lease for Lives with counter-part 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) David Gwyn of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land, par. Comyoye, and late in the possession of John Gwyn, father of (2), deceased. For lives of (2), aged 37 years; Elizabeth, his wife, aged 36 years and David, their son, aged 2 years. Rent £2.11.0. (as a fine) and £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr., Robert Mathew and John Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo re livery of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert. Witnesses Jacob Watkins, John Gwyn and Nicholas Gwyn. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/2/119 Includes a note (3 Jan. 1798) to Mr. Kinsey of Abergavenny from W. Marsh re a leasehold cottage of David Watkins, formerly Elizabeth Gwin's, with 4 acres, in Foothog hamlet, par. Cwmyoy. Contains brief assessment of the above premises. 

 D1583/3/14 Lease for Lives Counterpart 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Griffiths of par. Comeoy, co. Heref., yeoman. A house, gardens, orchards and 1/4 acre of land (boundary given) in par. Comeoy. For lives of Gwenllian, wife of (2), William Griffiths, his nephew and Samuel, the son of Nicholas Williams of Foothagg. Rent £2.11.0. for the first year and £0.1.0. p.a. thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr. and sr. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/59 Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Watkins of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £3.13.6. A cottage and Smyth's forge and 2 acres of land in par. Comyoye, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 45, James, his son aged 3 and James Price, son of James Price of Pant, aged 26, from 2 Feb., 1750. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6 as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price. Endorsed: Note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 9 Aug., 1750, witness Phillip Symonds. With attached note: James Price, the surviving life, has died, the lease thus expiring (N.D.). 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/80 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William David of Foothog of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., labourer. 2 cottages, garden and 1/2 acre of land in par. Comyoye, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 60, William, his son, aged about 27 and Gwenlian, his daughter, aged about 21. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples and Rice Price. Endorsed: Note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 5 April, 1760, witnesses William Griffith and William Powell 17 Jan., 1780: David Harris (for £1.5.0.) allows Gwenlian Morris to remain in the house she now inhabits during the term of the above lease, the garden to be divided between them. 9 Dec., 1794: the above lease "brought here", by Elizabeth Jones, wid., on the burial on 3 Dec., 1794 of William David, last surviving life. 1 Dec 1759 

Keven Coed Ewyas (alias The Gare) 1694-1729 

 D1583/2/26 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Morgan William Morgan of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £0.12.0. A cottage inhabited by (2) with 4 acres of land lying in a mountainous waste belonging to (1), called Keven Coed Ewyas, par. Comyoy. For natural lives of Mary Morgan, William Morgan and Walter Morgan, "three of the children of the children" of (2). Rent £0.1.0. Endorsed: (a) "This lease is in being, 15 May, 1702". (b) "Walter Morgan deceased. T.M." (21 June 1718). 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/27 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Jane Oliver of par. Comyoy, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £1.0.0. A cottage inhabited by (2), with 4 acres of land (boundaries given) and a new sheep-cott, lying on a mountain called Keven Coed Ewyas, par. Comyoy. For natural lives of (2), Morgan Oliver and Richard Oliver, two of her sons. Rent: £0.1.0. Witnesses (SD): Richard Croft (twice) and Joan Pytt. Endorsed: "Richard only living T.M." (21 June, 1718) 6 Jun 1694 

 D1583/2/96 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Martha Oliver of par. Cwmyoye, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage occupied by (2), with 3 acres of land, lying in Keven Coed Ewyas alias the Gare, par. Comyoye, and 1 piece thereof lying on the upper way from Rue Coy, to Pant Iskile, with 2 other crofts adjoining all in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 22, Evan Oliver of par. Llandiloe Cresseny, co. Mon., waterman, aged 49 and Richard Oliver of par. Skenfreth, co. Mon., infant aged 2 months. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Richard Reece, Aaron Price and Job Gilbert. 30 Jan 1728-1729 

 D1583/2/97 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Anne Watkins of par. Comyoye, co. Heref., singlewoman. A cottage inhabited by James Watkins, father of (2), with 2 acres of land adjoining, lying on a common or waste ground called the Gare, par. Cwmyoye (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 24, Job Watkins, brother of (2), aged 25 and James Price of the Pant, aged 2. Rent: £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Richard Reece, Aaron Price and Job Gilbert. 30 Jan 1728-1729 

Parish of Goytre 1739-1925 

Allt Lloyd, Gwern Meyrick Ycha and Ysha and Caia yr Arlwydd 1739-1859 

 D1583/5/8 Counterpart Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Griffiths of Pont y poole, co. Mon., gent. Parcels of land called Gwerne Myrith ycha, Gwerne Myrich yssha and Alt Lloyd, par. Goytrey, about 70 acres, formerly leased to Hen. Baker at 13/4 rent p.a. and now in possession of Lord Abergavenny, Morgan Harry, Rowland Morgan, Cadogan Bowille or their assigns, except wood and minerals, for 21 years at £9.10.0. (2) to pay any scotts, lotts, tythes and taxes, and maintain the property. Witnesses: Richard Jones and John Day. 29 May 1739 

 D1583/5/16 Counterpart Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Jenkins of Goytrey, yeoman. Lands and premises with coppice woods called the Allt and Gwern Meyrick Ycha and Gwern Meryrick Ysha with appurtenances in par. Goytrey for 21 years at £9.10.0. Consideration £45. Witnesses: Theophilus Morgan, Thos. Jenkins. 24 Dec 1761 

 D1583/5/17 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Theophilus Morgan of Glascoed, gent. Property - see 5.18 - late in occupation of Oliver, William and John Jenkins, sons of Thomas Jenkins, late of par. Goytrey, yeoman, deceased. (Lands leased by indenture of 24/12/1761 by Lord Abergavenny to Thomas Jenkins for 21 years), for 21 years at £9.10.0.p.a., and £5 for every acre converted to tillage, and (2) is not to fell any timber there in the last 3 years of the lease. Consideration £70. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey and Lewis Osborne. 5 Feb 1783 

 D1583/5/18 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Theophilus Morgan of Glascoed, co. Mon., gent. A wood called Allt Lloyd of about 50 acres, pasture called Gwern Virick Ucha of about 40 acres, 2 pieces of arable land of about 4 acres called Caia yr Arlwydd and a pasture of about 40 acres called Gwern Virick Isha, all in par. Goytrey and in posn. of (2), for 21 years at £9.10.0. p.a., plus £5 per acre for any pasture ploughed into tillage. Consideration: £170. 5 Feb 1805 

 D1583/311/1  Counterpart Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Robert Matthews of Nantyderry, par. Goytre, co. Mon., gent. 2 pieces of rough woodland and waste known as Wern Virog and Cier Arlwydd and 5 pieces of waste land adjoining and intending to be united therewith, all in par. Goytre, co. Mon., and in the occupation of (2), with appurtenances. For 60 years at £20 p.a., with £1 on every alienation and with suit of court for the lordship or manor of Pellenny. With a plan of the premises. 2 Feb 1859 

 D1583/156/1-4 Lands in Goytre for Brecknock - Abergavenny Canal 1810-1815, 1910 

 D1583/156/1 Conveyance 1) Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal Navigation. Consideration £90.15.6. All those pieces of land with appurtenances of 2a.3r.12p. in par. Goytre, co. Mon., for completing that part of the canal through (1)'s estate in par. Goytre. 31 Dec 1810 

 D1583/156/2  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal Navigation. Consideration £168.5.7. All those pieces of land with appurtenances of 5a. 27p. in par. Goitrey, co. Mon., used by (2) for completing the Canal and running through certain farms and lands belonging to (1). For further consideration of £4.13.2., (1) acquits (2) of any claims re: damage, etc., re making of the canal. 23 Oct 1815 

 D1583/156/3  Letter Covering note, originally with 156/1, from Mr. Hull to Messrs. Gabb. 18 Oct 1815 

 D1583/156/4  Receipt Re: costs of copies of various documents, G.W.R.C. to L.B Page, totalling £3.17.6. Oct 1910 

 D1583/90/1-2 Road Farm, Goytre 1859-1925 

 D1583/90/1 (Counterpart) Lease 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) William Watkins of par. Goytre, labourer. Consideration £115. (1) leases to (2) a cottage with garden and land of about 5 acres in par. Goytre, in occupation of (2) (previously granted to John Jones by indentures of 1774 and 1778). For natural lives of William Watkins, aged 11, George Watkins, aged 4, sons of (2), and Thomas Thomas, aged 5, son of Thomas Thomas of Great House, Mamhilad, farmer. Rent £0.4.6, plus £0.5.0. heriot and £0.5.0 per alienation. With a small plan of the property. 2 Feb 1859 

 D1583/90/2 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO CMG, and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Martha Jane Howells, wife of Frank Howells of Road Farm, Goytre. Consideration £275. A farm and lands called Road Farm, par. Goytre, of about 5 acres. With 2 schedules. 2 Nov 1925 

 D1583/5/23-27 Penpelleni 1870 [and Undated] 

 D1583/5/26-27 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Rev. Richard Augustus Byrde of par. Trostrey, clerk. (a) Messuage with appurtenances and pieces of land in par. Goytrey, of about 6 acres, late in possession of Lewis Edmunds under a lease of 1813 granted to Thomas Williams. (b) Messuage recently built by Col. Henry Charles Byrde, father of (2), a decayed messuage with a garden and several pieces of land in par. Goytrey, of about 3 acres, late in possession of Joseph Lewis under a lease of 1821 granted to William Williams. For 21 years at £4.4.0. p.a. (2) to rebuild (a) and (b) and maintain them. Includes small plan of each property, on each lease. 26 Mar 1870 

 D1583/5/23-24 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Rev. Richard Augustus Byrde of par. Trostrey, clerk. A piece of land, with decayed cottage and blacksmith's shop, and 2 pieces of garden ground on the other side of the parish road (except for 30 perches of land granted by lease to John Prosser in 1838), all lying at Penpellenny, par. Goytrey, with all appurtenances. For 21 years, at £1.1.0. p.a. (2) to rebuild the cottage and smith's shop and to erect on the garden ground a brick or stone house at a minimum cost of £150. With small plan on each copy. 26 Mar 1870 

 D1583/5/25  Plan of premises and land, Penpwllenny, par. Goytrey. By J.G. James, surveyor, of Abergavenny. (Originally with 5/23 and 5/24). [Undated] 

Lands at Goytre 1888, 1911-1913 

 D1583/125/1 (Copy) Conveyance. 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Mddx., retired colonel. 3) Annie Elizabeth Frances Byrde of Pentre Grange, Goytrey, co. Mon., spinster, Evan Maberly Durand Byrde of Saxonhurst, All Saints Road, Weston-Super-Mare, co. Som., gent, and Owen Richard Augustus Byrde of 17 Queen's Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, co. Northum., gent. Recites Chancery Order of 9 Aug., 1883 and indenture of 28 April, 1899. Consideration £10. A piece of land at Goytre. With 2 plans of the property. 7 Nov 1913 

 D1583/125/2 Plan of the above property. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/125/3  Correspondence re: the above sale. (14 items) June 1911-Nov 1913  

 D1583/311/7 Lease for Years (Counterpart) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Frederick George William Chalklen of 7 Victoria Buildings, Weston-Super-Mare, co. Som. (1) grants to (2) a messuage with a garden, orchard and outbuildings and several pieces of arable, meadow and pasture land called Field by the Road, Cae Draw, Lower Meadow, Lower Meadow (sic), Cae five covers and Lower field, of 10a.2r.34p. in par. Goytrey, co. Mon., now in the occupation of Henry Charles Byrde. For 30 years from 2 Feb. 1888. Rent £1 p.a. With a plan of the premises. Endorsed: Licence and consent by J.H.G. Harris, steward to (1), to (2) to grant and assign the above premises to Mabel Helen Roberts of Commercial Street, Pontypool, co. Mon., spinster, for the remainder of the above term, subject to the payment of the stated rent, etc. (Dated 3 April, 1901.) 14 May 1888 

Papers re: sale to Llanover Estate and to Captain L.W. Whitehead 1913-1920 

 D1583/29/1 Correspondence re: sale of lands by Lord Abergavenny (Pen-groes-oped, Yew Tree Cottage et al at Goetre). Nov 1916-Jun 1920 

 D1583/29/2 Plans re: premises at Yew Tree Cottage, Cefn Mynog, Manor Pound, Llanover and Pengroesoped. (6 items, including two fragments from O.S. map. 1901 edition.) [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/66 Correspondence re Sale of chief rents at Caerobin Farm, par. Goytrey, co. Mon. (8 items) Oct 1913-Nov 1914 

 D1583/105/1-4 Papers re: Institution of Welsh Speaking Clergyman to the Living of Goytre, co. Mon. 1886-1888 

 D1583/105/1 Newspaper cuttings 1886-1888 

 D1583/105/2 Correspondence 1886-1888 

 D1583/105/3 Copy pleadings: from Robert Wilkes Gosse of Abergavenny, clerk, to the Archbishop of Canterbury, with the Bishop of Llandaff's reply; report of Commission of Enquiry; notes on the petition by W. Conybeare Bruce, Archdeacon of Monmouth; Chairman's Notes of Evidence (1887). 

 D1583/105/4 Copy correspondence, Vicar General and Gabb and Walford (1887) 1887 

Parish of Llanarth 1860-1928 

 D1583/77/1  (Counterpart) Lease 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Jones of par. Pantague, co. Mon., mason. Consideration £15. A cottage, garden and blacksmith's shop, of about 1/4 acre, in the parish of Llanarth and the hamlet of Clytha, at The Tump, near Philip Thomas' fishpool, and which were leased in 1772 to Thomas Williams, by Lord Abergavenny. For lives of (2) [aged about 33], Robert Jones, gardener, brother of (2) [aged about 19] and John Jones, son of William Jones of Usk. Rent 1 shilling, 5s. as a heriot, 5s. on each alienation, making suit at manor court of Bryngwyn. 25 Mar 1860 

 D1583/77/2 (Counterpart) Lease 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Jane Jones of Ty Newydd Farm, hamlet of Clytha, par. Llanarth, widow. Consideration £8. Cottage and garden, of about one eighth of an acre, in Clytha, adjoining Toyn Clytha and a road to Clytha House and to lands of Sir Samuel Fludyer, Bart., the property being granted in 1774 by Lord Abergavenny to Thomas Morgan. For lives of Jane Jones (aged about 54) John Jones (about 28) and Ann Jones (about 26), her children. Rent 1 shilling, 5s. as heriot and 5s. on each alienation, making suit at manor court of Bryngwyn. 25 Mar 1860 

 D1583/77/3 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens, London S.W., retired colonel, and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G. 3) William Reginald Herbert of Clytha Park, co. Mon., esq. Consideration £20. With 2 plans of the property. 15 Jun 1915 

General note

See also D1583/80 ?

 D1583/150  Sale of Properties on the Llanarth Estate. By Lord Abergavenny to Rt. Hon. Ivor Caradoc, Baron Treowen. Correspondence and 4 traced plans of: 2 cottages at Great Oak, par. Bryngwyn; 1 ruined cottage near Clawdd Mill (Lach a dû Cottage), par. Penrose; 2a 3r. 14p. of land in par. Llanddewi Rhydderch. 81 items. Mar. 1909 - Feb. 1928. (No conveyance. All the above conveyed to Lord Treowen on 28 July, 1920, consideration £380). Mar 1909-Feb 1928 

 D1583/127  Correspondence re: Sale of Chief Rents, Brynderwen. (2 items) June 1887-Aug 1887 

Parish of Llanellen 1876-1903 

 D1583/123 Letter (copy) Re: sale of cottage at Llanellen to Mr. Gabb. 10 Oct 1876 

 D1583/38 Duffryn Farm, Llanellen, co. Mon. Correspondence with Tenancy agreement between Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and Henry Jenkins. 1903 

Parish of Llanfoist 1869-1937 

 D1583/315/1-4 Papers re: Llanfoist Farm, pars. Abergavenny and Llanfoist, co. Mon. 1869-1929 

 D1583/315/1 (Copy Draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, 4th Marquis Camden. 3) Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Abergavenny. Recites vesting deed of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £11,250. Llanfoist Farm with the buildings, etc. in pars. Abergavenny and Llanfoist, co. Mon., of 169a.2r.3p., together with all right and title in the bed of the R. Usk shown in red on the plan (315.2). and in sporting and fishing rights therein as shown on the said plan. With 2 schedules. 2 Oct 1929 

 D1583/315/2 Plan of Llanfoist Farm and lands (With attached traced plan of Pen-y-worlod cottages, farm and Old Rectory, par. Llanfoist and list of rectorial tithes). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/315/3  Plan of Proposed Road Widening between Abergavenny and Llanfoist. By S.A. Bennett, County Surveyor, with letter of 23 May, 1924. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/315/4  Correspondence (1 bundle) 1869-1929 

 D1583/337/1-3 Sale of land at Llanfoist Fawr, co. Mon. 1936-1937 

 D1583/337/1  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Obadiah Evans of 21 Elgam Avenue, miners' agent, Charles George Gwillim of 10 Upper Row, Pwlldu, collier, William Alfred Gwillym of 7 Long Row, Pwlldu, collier and Henry Aubrey of 91 Elgam Avenue, collier, all of Blaenavon, co. Mon., trustees of Pwlldu Welfare Hall and Institute Scheme. Consideration £5. All that piece of land in par. Llanfoist Fawr, co. Mon., of 2,000 square yards. With a schedule and plan of premises. Oct 1937 

 D1583/337/2  Tracing of plan of land (as in 337/1). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/337/3  Correspondence re: above sale (1 bundle) Mar 1936-Jul 1936 

Papers re: Sewerage on Lands near Llanfoist Farm co. Mon. 1879-1916 [and Undated] 

 D1583/128/1  Copy of 'Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Advertiser'. With advertisement re: construction of sewer by the Abergavenny Urban Sanitary Authority. 21 Nov 1879 

 D1583/128/2  Notice By Abergavenny U.S.D. (Improvement Commissioners) re proposed sewer. With schedule. 22 Dec 1879 

 D1583/128/3  Notice to Treat Re: effecting by Abergavenny U.S.D. of acts of 1845, 1860 and 1869 for purchasing of land for sewer construction, on land by Llanfoist Farm, par. Llanfoist. With schedule and plan. Endorsed note re: receipt of copy by William Delves, 14 Jan. 1881. 15 Dec 1880 

 D1583/128/4  Notice of intended works Re: construction of sewer on lands in pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny. Undated 

 D1583/128/5  Provisional Order By the Local Government Board, empowering Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners to construct sewer. With schedule of lands in pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny. 19 May 1880 

 D1583/128/6-7 Notice of Appointment of Arbitrator William Howard Apperley of Hereford, land surveyor, by Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. With copy. 19 Aug 1881 

 D1583/311/3-4  Lease (with counter-part) and Deed of Surrender for Years 1) William Smith of Woodfield, Hatfield, co. Herts., esq., James Brand of 65 New Broad St., City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 158 New Bond St., co. Middx., esq. 2) William Cuthbert Quilter of 14 King's Arms Yard, City of London, esq. 3) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859. (1) and (3) demise to (4) Llanfoist Farm and lands therewith in pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny, co. Mon., of 180 acres, with the buildings, appurtenances with full licence to use the said premises for sewage disposal of the Urban Sanitary District of Abergavenny, installing machinery, pipes, etc. where required. For 63 years (wanting the last 21 days of the same term) from 24 June, 1881. Rent £450. Endorsed Deed of Surrender (1916 April 13). 1) The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Abergavenny Borough. 2) Most. Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny, a person of unsound mind acting by Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill, alias Lord Henry Nevill. (1) yield up to (2) the premises in the above lease, that the residue may merge and be extinguished in the reversion; (1) to pay to (2) on demand any monies thereby due to him. 27 Feb 1882, 13 Apr 1916 

 D1583/311/5 Deed of Arrangement 1) Most Hon. William Nevill, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859 (re Llanfoist Farm, pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny). (a) (1) shall not institute proceedings under the lease of 15 June, 1859. (b) (2) shall not take away without (1)'s consent any stone, sand etc. from the River Usk within the above-cited premises nor allow any new thoroughfares on the premises. (c) (1) shall not interfere with (2)'s installation or removal of machinery, pipes, etc. on the above premises. (d) (1) may demand removal of such machinery at the earlier expiration or determination of the above lease. (e) If the above lease expire, etc. before the end of the term for reason other than nonperformance or nonobservance, (1) shall at the cost of (2) grant a new lease; but, so that a new lease shall not exceed 63 years from 25 Dec. 1855, the yearly rent to be £450 and the conditions the same. (f) The arbitration clauses to apply (see 311/3,4). With a schedule consisting of a copy of 311/3,4. 27 Feb 1882 

 D1583/149/1 Deed of Arrangement 1) Most Hon. William Nevill, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Recites indenture of 15 June, 1859 and Local Government Board Order of 19 May, 1880. (2) to have access to (1)'s land for installation of equipment for a sewerage scheme for Abergavenny Urban Sanitary District. With a schedule in the form of: 1882 Feb. 27 Lease for Years 1) William Smith of Woodfield, Hatfield, co. Hert., esq., James Brand of 65 New Broad St., City of London, esq.,and Edward Frederick Quilter of 158 New Bond St.,co. Middx., esq. 2) William Cuthbert Quilter of 14 King's Arms Yard, City of London, esq. 3) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. Llanfoist Farm, pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny, of 180 acres with buildings and appurtenances, with power to effect sewerage schemes on or under the land. For 63 years from 24 June, 1881. Rent £450. 27 Feb 1882 

 D1583/149/2  Copy Letter From Lord Abergavenny to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re: underlease of Llanfoist Farm to the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, stating his satisfaction with the terms of the underletting. 9 Aug 1882 

 D1583/149/3  Letter From R. Baker Gabb to W Delves asking for written acceptance by the Marquess re: the underletting. 23 Feb 1882 

 D1583/149/4  Note That tracing of Llanfoist Farm has been sent to the Town Clerk, Abergavenny. 23 Feb 1915 

 D1583/128/10  Declaration By W. Delves re: determining of compensation for the Marquess. 29 Aug 1881 

 D1583/128/11  Instructions For arbitrators re: compensation [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/128/12-13  (Copy) Award. [128/12-15 found together]. By Edward Ryde of Great George St., City of Westminster, surveyor; appointed umpire by W.H. Apperley and W. Delves, 2 Sept. 1881 re the arbitration for compensation. Damage having been done by the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners to lands of the Marquess by construction of a sewer, Ryde awards £400 plus costs to the Marquess. With duplicate. 28 Nov 1881 

 D1583/128/15  Correspondence re: the award of compensation. 3 items. Dec 1881 

 D1583/128/16  Notebook Entitled "Abergavenny Sewerage". Details re: length and cost of piping (only 4 pages used). 1880-1881 

 D1583/128/17-18  Timber Accounts On Llanfoist Farm, held by the Blaenavon Co., and for use by the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners. 2 items. Oct 1880-Mar 1881 

 D1583/128/19  Charges for land sale (copy) Re: Llanfoist Farm, 1879 - 82, for £38.17.0. 24 Apr 1882 

 D1583/128/20  Plan of sewer development at Llanfoist [Very badly damaged: unusable until repaired]. [Undated] 

 D1583/128/21  Plan of The Farm, Llanfoist With adjacent fields. Copied from the Tithe Map. 

 D1583/128/26  (Copy) Evidence of William H. Apperley. Land agent (of Hereford) for the Moor estate. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/128/27  Submission By W. Delves and E. H. Apperley, arbitrators, to final decision by E. Ryde. Oct 1881 

  D1583/128/28  Notice (copy) By W. Delves and W. H. Apperley to E. Ryde, accepting his decision as umpire. Oct 1881 

 D1583/128/29  Enlargement of Arbitration Time (Authorization). By W. Delves and W. H. Apperley. 13 Sep 1881 

 D1583/128/30  Note re: areas of land affected by scheme. In Llanfoist and Abergavenny [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/128/31  Correspondence From Mr. James of Abergavenny to William Delves. 2 items. Mar 1880 

 D1583/128/32  Correspondence W. Delves to J. T. Rutherford. 4 items. Mar 1881-May 1833 

 D1583/128/33  Correspondence From W. H. Apperley to various parties. 11 items. Aug 1881-Oct 1881 

 D1583/128/34  Correspondence From J. T. Rutherford, Clerk of the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, Correspondence From J. T. Rutherford, Clerk of the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, and J. Haigh, Surveyor's Department, Abergavenny Town Hall. 6 items.and J. Haigh, Surveyor's Department, Abergavenny Town Hall. 6 items. Sep 1879-May 1883 

 D1583/128/35  Correspondence From the Blaenavon Iron Works to W. Delves (mostly signed by Edward Martin). 11 items. Sep 1879-Jul 1881 

 D1583/128/36  Correspondence From Gabb and Walford, solicitors to W. Delves. 19 items. Oct 1879-Sep 1881 

 D1583/128/37  Letter From Edward Ryde, re his appointment as umpire, to W. Delves and W. H. Apperley. Sep 1881 

Parish of Llangattock Lingoed 1887 

 D1583/311/6 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) John George Llewellyn, late of Lavernock House, par Lavernock, co. Glam., and now of the Inner Temple, esq., barrister at law. Recites indenture of lease of 29 Sept. 1818, between Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny and Abraham Williams of par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon., yeoman, whereby were leased a messuage and tenement with outbuildings, yard, garden and 11 closes of arable, meadow and pasture land, of 22a. 2r. 23p., in par. Llangattock Lingoed, co. Mon., and occupied by the said A. W., for the lives of the said A.W., aged about 28, William Morgan, son of William Morgan of Abergavenny aged about 2 and Thomas Evans, son of Thomas Evans of Llwyn Frank farm, par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, farmer, aged about ?10, at a rent of £2.5.0.; Indenture of lease of 29 Sept. 1830, between Rt. Hon. Earl of Abergavenny and William Jones of Llangattock Lingoed, farmer, whereby were leased 2 cottages, outbuildings and several pieces of arable, meadow and pasture land in the occupation of W.J., of 13a. 2r. 5p., in par. Llangattock Lingoed (boundaries given), for the lives of John, Thomas and James, the 3 sons of Isaiah Jones, brother of W.J., at a rent of £1.10.0. p.a.; The above premises became, up to 29 Sept., 1884, vested in (2) for the residue of the above terms, (2) asking (1) for a new grant for 26 years from 29 Sept. 1884, which was granted; An indenture of 11 May, 1887 made between (2) and (1) above, surrendered the above premises to (1). (1) demises to (2) the properties described above in par. Llangattock Lingoed. For 26 years from 29 Sept. 1884. Rent £10 p.a. With a schedule and a plan of the premises. 28 Jul 1887 

Parish of Llanover 1822-1948 

Papers re disputed lands in par. Llanover, co. Mon. 1887-1888 

 D1583/360/1  (Copy) Deed of Arrangement 1) Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) James Brand and Edward Frederick Quilter. 3) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) Frederick Hawkens Brotherton of the City of Gloucester, gent. 5) Sarah Jones of Blaenavon, co. Mon., wife of David Jones, now and for many years past in Australia, Margaret Rees, wife of Revd. William Rees of Blaenavon, baptist minister, Mary Charles of Blaenavon, wid., Mary Elizabeth Bennett, wife of Joseph Felvus Bennett of Blaenavon, mechanic, and Johanna James, formerly of Newport, co. Mon., but now of Blaenavon, spin. Recites that (4) is seized of premises called Tyr Talliwyn (alias Hafford Talliwyn or Tay Alliwyn) of 40a. in par. Llanover, the equity of redemption being vested in (5) as devisees of the will of Francis James, late of Blaenavon, yeoman, dec'd. and dated 19 Dec., 1876; disputes between (1), (2) and (3) on one side and (4) and (5) on the other re the lands marked on the attached plan. It is agreed that (a) The property in the first schedule belongs to (1), (2) and (3) (b) The property in the second schedule belongs to (4) and (5) (c) (1), (2) and (3) are entitled to specified rights of roadway With a schedule and plan of the premises. 14 May 1888 

 D1583/6/6 (Copy) Deed of Arrangement 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) James Brand of 65, New Broad St., City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 158 New Bond St., co, Middx., esq. 3) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) Frederick Hawkins Bretherton of City of Gloucester, gent. 5) Sarah Jones of Blaenavon, co. Mon., wife of David Jones,"now and for many years past in Australia," Margaret Rees, wife of Rev. William Rees of Blaenavon, baptist minister, Mary Charles, widow, of Blaenavon, Mary Elizabeth Bennett, wife of Joseph Felvus Bennett of Blaenavon, mechanic, and Johanna James, formerly of Newport, now of Blaenavon, spinster. The lands described in the schedule are admitted property of the parties. 30 acres of land par. Llanover (boundaries given). With plan. 14 May 1888 

 D1583/360/2  Correspondence and plan re: above dispute Feb 1887-Dec 1887 

 D1583/103 Particulars of Chief Rents and Lands Sold to Lady Llanover. List of chief rents re leasehold properties in Llanover. With correspondence and traced plan of tenancies at Rhyd y Mirch village and schedule of leases (1769-1847). Jan 1870-Sep 1871 

 D1583/342 Correspondence re: sale of land near the 'Goose and Cuckoo' Inn, Llanover, co. Mon., to J. Grigsby. 1 bundle (with a tracing of the area involved). Aug 1948-Dec 1948 

 D1583/48/1-11 Papers re: Estrays etc. on Lord Abergavenny's lands, par. Llanover. 1822-1824, 1882 

 D1583/48/1  Case for Opinion Statement of case re: Lord Abergavenny's rights of estrays, with opinion by W.E. Taunton. 27 Jul 1882 

 D1583/48/2  Letter with minute. Letter from Baker Gabb to Daniel Rowland, esq., re stray sheep on Lord Abergavenny's Hills, par. Llanover. With minute of conversation between Baker Gabb, William Powell, tenant of Llanover Court Farm, Walter Osland and John Mason. 1 Jul 1882 

 D1583/48/3-4  Correspondence Letters from Baker Gabb to Daniel Rowland, esq., of Tunbridge Wells, re: estrays in manor of Park Lettice, Llanover. Aug 1822-Sep 1822 

 D1583/48/5-7  Correspondence Letters to Daniel Rowland from Baker Gabb and Thomas Hill re: estrays and shooting in par. Llanover. Aug 1824 

 D1583/48/8  Letter Re: letting of "the Castle" by Mr. Rowland and depredation of coal in "the manor adjoining Llantarnam". 31 Aug 1824 

 D1583/48/9-11 Correspondence From Baker Gabb to Mr. Rowland. Various topics. Sep 1824-Oct 1824 

Parish of Llanthewy Rhytherch 1866-1914 

 D1583/5/30 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) George Hughes of Penpergum House, Llangattock-juxta-Usk, farmer. Pieces of land with buildings in par. Llanthewy Rytherch, co. Mon., of 51 acres, 2 roods and 8 perches, for 10 years at £20.12.0. p.a. Timber rights excepted. Includes plan of above lands. 17 Dec 1886 

 D1583/157/1 Conveyance 1) Thomas Pexton Peterson of Stone Hill, Hankham. co. Glos., gent., nephew, heir-at-law and administrator of Amie Harrison Peterson, dec'd. 2) John James Morgan of par. Llanthewy Rhytherch, co. Mon., farmer . 3) Richard Baker Gabb of Abergavenny, co. Mon., gent. Recites indenture of 31 Oct. 1844, between (a) Edward Joseph Daubenny, Edward Sampson, George Treweek Scobell and William Savage Wait; (b) John Hill; (c) John Leutorn Simmonds; (d) Neast Greville Prideaux; (e) John Bush; (f) Edward Hughes, Charles Gosling and Maria, his wife, Jane Hughes and Robert Hughes; (g) Joseph Robert Hughes; (h) Amie Harrison Peterson: (i) John Leuthorne Simmonds, whereby certain hereditaments, including those described below, were assigned to (h) by way of mortgage for securing £9,600 with interest, she having the right to sell the property if payment not forthcoming. Reciting also that (h) made her will the 29 Oct. 1852 but died intestate as regards her mortgage estate, leaving (1) her heir-at-law, she dying 31 Mar. 1856 and letters of administration being granted by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on 11 Sept. 1856 to (1). By Chancery Decree of 9 Mar., 1864, in a cause where Charles Prowse and Philippa Harrison, his wife were plaintiffs and Edwin William Meredith Peterson et al were defendants, it was decreed that the property below be sold and the monies to be paid to the above cause, to this end (2) having agreed the sale of the premises to him for £8. (1) conveys to (2) a parcel of ground adjoining the road near Court Morgan House, par. Llanthewy Rytherch, of about 7 perches, now in the occupation of Cornelius Hicks, together with all buildings and appurtenances. For the life of (2) and to the use of (3) in trust for (2). 9 Jan 1866 

 D1583/157/2  Receipt/Confirmation of Payment By the Accountant-General, that (2) in 157/1 above has paid £8 to the Bank of England; also by the Governor of the Bank of England. 8 May 1866-10 May 1866 

 D1583/157/3 Conveyance 1) John James Morgan of par. Llanthewy Rytherch, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Rt. Hon. Earl of Abergavenny. Recites that (1) has agreed with (2) for the sale of the property below. Consideration £8. A strip of land adjoining the road near Court Morgan House, par. Llanthewy Rytherch, of 7 perches and in the occupation of Cornelius Hicks. 1 Jan 1869 

 D1583/157/4  Schedule of Deeds Re: lands in par. Llanthewy Rytherch. 1866-1869 

 D1583/157/5  Note That this land cannot be identified but was presumably part of the sale after the death of the first Marquess. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/216/1-5 Long Barn Farm (par. Llanthewy Rhytherch) (originally with Terrier, D1583/202) 1914 [and Undated] 

 D1583/216/1  Letter from Llanarth Estate Office May 1914 

 D1583/216/2  Plan of land [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/216/3  Tracing of 216/2 [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/216/4 Tracing of 216/2 (from Davis Survey, 1821) 

 D1583/216/5  Abstract of premises (with plan) leased in Sept. 1779 to Phillip Jones, esq., which lease expired on the death of the late Mrs. Jones of Llanarth. [Late 18th century] 

Parish of Llantilio Pertholey 1869-1923 

 D1583/5/22 (Counterpart) Licence 1) Rt. Hon. the Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Great Western Railway Co. (1) grants to (2) full authority to maintain on the railway line at Triley Mill, par. Llantilio Pertholey, a catchpool for water coming from Great House Farm to join the Kenvy Brook, for use at Abergavenny Railway Station, by (2), the London and North-Western Railway Co. and any other company using the line, at £20 p.a. [Includes plan of property] Pencilled note addition: "Expired. Fresh Lease granted 31 Jan. 1890". 1 Sep 1869 

 D1583/311/8 Licence to take water for use at Abergavenny Station 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Great Western Railway Co. Recites that (1) owns a mill on the Henry Brook below Triley Mill. (1) grants to (2) licence and authority to maintain on the line of (2) near Triley Mill in par. Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon., a tank or catchpool of up to 250 cubic feet to receive the stream's flow from Great House Farm to join the Henry Brook and to supply water to (2)'s station at Abergavenny for the engines of (2) and of the London and North Western Railway Co. and any other company entitled to use the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford line. For 21 years from 29 Sept. 1889. Rent £20 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 31 Jan 1890 

 D1583/60/1-8 Sale of "Brick Cottage", par. Llantilio Pertholey, co. Mon. (1924) 1922-1923 [and Undated] 

 D1583/60/1 Abstract from Conveyance of 17 Mar. 1924 1) Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Lord Richard Nevill and Marquis Camden. 3) Augusta Emily Selina Curre, wife of William Edward Carne Curre of Ilton (Itton) Court, Chepstow, retired colonel. Consideration £30. A cottage and garden in par. Llantillio Pertholey, known as 'Brick Cottage'. To be held by (3) in fee simple, with a lease of 21 Sept. 1861, made between Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny and Crawshay Bailey for a term of lives of which the Duke of Connaught is survivor and free from all manorial services. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/60/2 Plan of property From O.S. Map. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/60/3-8  Correspondence With some details of the above cottage, at Bryngwennyn. Dec 1922-Jun 1923  

Parish of Llanvapley 1909-1911 

 D1583/309  Correspondence re Sale of Chief Rents on Llwynderri Farm, Llanvapley, co. Mon. (6 items) 1909-1911 

Parish of Llanvetherine 1899 

 D1583/72/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) & (2) as in 11R. 3) William Williams of Pantycollin, Ab., farmer. 4) Mary Williams, wife of ........... Williams of New House, Llanvetherine, co. Mon. Consideration £500. (1) conveys to (4) meadow lands of about 16 acres in par. Llanvetherine. With a plan of the property. 31 Oct 1899 

 D1583/72/2  Fragment of O.S. Map showing the property [Late 19th century] 

Parish of Llanvihangel Crucorney 1755-1920 

 D1583/61/1-4 Llanvihangel Mill 1755-1902 

 D1583/61/1 (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas George of par. Lanvihangell Crucorney, miller. A water corn grist mill with appurtenances in par. Llanvihangell Crucorney, in the occupation of (2) and late in the occupation of Valentine Price. For 21 years from 1 Jan. 1755. Rent £5 p.a. Witnesses: Theophilus Morgan and Fulford Morgan. 2 Feb 1755 

 D1583/61/2 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, London, retired colonel. 3) Elija Howells of Llanvihangel Mill, par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, miller. Recites Chancery Order of 9 Aug. 1883 and indenture of 28 April, 1899. Consideration £239. A dwelling house and mill with yard, garden, outbuildings, land and other appurtenances, known as Llanvihangel Mill, of 1 rood, formerly in the occupation of William Farr and now of (2). With a plan. 26 Sep 1902 

 D1583/61/3  Plan of property in 61/2 (from O.S. map). [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/61/4  Correspondence re: 61/2 (sale of mill). 16 items. Nov 1901-Sep 1902 

Wern Gifford Farm 1878-1904 

 D1583/44/1 Report on alleged right of cartway from Whitehouse Farm through the yard of Werngifford Farm, by Gabb and Walford, solicitors. Aug 1878 

 D1583/44/2 Correspondence re: trespass at Werngifford June 1881-Sep 1881 

 D1583/106/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) James Herbert Parry of 3 New House, Pandy, Co. Mon., builder, and Margaret Parry his wife. £100. One acre of land, par. Llanfihangel Crucorney, co. Mon., forming part of Werngifford Farm. With schedule and plan. 15 Dec 1904 

 D1583/106/2 Memorandum 1) as in 106/1 2) Joseph Griffiths. Above land to be separated from rest of (2)'s tenure on 2/11/1904 and the rent reduced. With plan. 1 Nov 1904 

White House Farm 1911-1920 

 D1583/64  Conveyance of Chief Rent, re: White House Farm, par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon. (Copy) receipt for £9.10.0. from Miss Sarah Ann Williams paid to the Marquess of Abergavenny. 5 Nov 1912 

 D1583/314  Papers re: White House Farm, par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon. Correspondence, with plan of Llytha Barn, Pandy. 1911-1920 

 D1583/104/1-2 Llwyn Frank Farm 1904 [and Undated] 

 D1583/104/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and The Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Adam Watkins of Great Llwyn Frank Farm, Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon., farmer. Consideration £1,100. Llwynfrank Farm with lands of about 37 acres. With schedule and plan. 19 Aug 1904 

 D1583/104/2  Plan of Great Llwyn-Frank Farm Part of O.S. sheet. 

 D1583/313/1-2 Conveyance of land by Glan-nant Cottages par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon. 1911 

 D1583/313/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, co. Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel. 3) Thomas Parry of Glannant Pandy, co. Mon., builder. Consideration £100. A piece of land of 1a. in par. Llanvihangel Crucorney, co. Mon. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 19 Jul 1911 

 D1583/313/2  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jun 1911-Aug 1911 

Parish of Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern 1871-1878 

 D1583/124/1-8 Papers re: the sale of the advowson of Llanfihangel Ystern Llewern to Rev. Alfred Peach 1871-1878 

 D1583/124/1-3 Statements of Value of the living by William Delves 1872-1873 

 D1583/124/4  Correspondence to Lord Abergavenny from John Allan Rolls and Georgiana Rolls of the Hendre 9 items. 1871-1873 

 D1583/124/5  Letter (with printed testimonials) from Rev. Samuel Fenton applying for the living, with reply by W. Delves. 2 items. Mar 1873-May 1873 

 D1583/124/6  Correspondence re contract for sale of advowson, W. Delves and R. Baker-Gabb. 54 items. Jan 1878-Feb 1878 

 D1583/124/7 Correspondence from R. Baker Gabb. 5 items. Aug 1871-May 1873 

 D1583/124/8  Correspondence (miscellaneous) 13 items. Jan 1873-Nov 1877 

Parish of Llanwenarth (Ultra and Citra) 1872-1950 

 D1583/120/1-2 School site 1872 [and Undated] 

 D1583/120/1 Plan of school site at Pwlldu, near Govilon Traced from deed of grant of 11 Dec., 1880, from Marquess of Abergavenny to trustees of the school and referred to in a letter of 8 July, 1907. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/120/2  Letter Re: Grant of school site. From the Revd. George Grove. 25 Jul 1872 

 D1583/264/1-3 Papers re: Llanwenarth Ultra Water Supply 1931 [and Undated] 

 D1583/264/1  Correspondence (1 bundle) Includes plan of land at Garn ddyrys, par. Llanwenarth Ultra, showing proposed site of tank and dated 7 Jan. 1931. Jan 1931-Dec 1931 

 D1583/264/2 Plan of lands at Llanwenarth Ultra, showing proposed water scheme. 1 item. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/264/3  Plan of lands at Llanwenarth Ultra, showing proposed water scheme. 1 item. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/18/18  Plan of Road Widening at Pwlldu "Blaenavon Plan No. 5". Proposed scheme by Abergavenny R.D.C. Drawn by A. Stanley Willcox, surveyor for R.D.C. Re: dangerous corner in par. Llanwenarth Ultra. 19 May 1926-31 May 1926 

 D1583/18/19  Letter re: Road widening at Pwlldu, par. Llanwenarth Citra. From John Edwards, clerk of Abergavenny R.D.C. to E. Gaisford (see also 18/17 [?]). 31 May 1926 

 D1583/345  Correspondence re: sale of roadman's cottage at Govilon, co, Mon., to J.W. Mees. 1 bundle (with plans of the premises). 1949-1950 

 D1583/14/10  Letter From Henry C. Steel of Parkside, Blaenavon to Ernest Gaisford, Eridge Green, Sussex. Re: Newspaper advertisement re. sale of piece of land near Cwm Rhyw Ifor which Mr. Steel claims once belonged to the Barony of Abergavenny and which might now be reacquired cheaply. With newspaper cutting of the advert. (re. a freehold cottage and garden, 'Pwll-yr-howard', at Garndyris, near Govilon, par. Llanwenarth Ultra). 7 Jul 1908 

Parish of Penrhos 1905 

 D1583/43/1-2 Papers re: Sale of Land at Wern yr Heolydd, Par. Penrhos, Co. Mon. 1905 [and Undated] 

 D1583/43/1 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Eliza Davies, wife of John Davies of Selborne Villa, Abergavenny, retired butcher. Consideration £30. A piece of land at Wern yr heolydd, co. Mon. With a map of the property. 30 Apr 1905 

 D1583/43/2 Plan of property at Wern-yr-heolydd (from O.S. map). [Early 20th century] 

Parish of Tregare 1917-1926 

 D1583/30 (Draft) Conveyance 1) Most. Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO, CMG and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) William Williams of Elton, near Newnham, co. Gloc., farmer. 4) Henry Williams of Aberfrwdd, Llanfihangel Gobion, co. Mon., farmer (retired). Consideration £5. (1) conveys to (3) Tregare Manor Pound, par. Tregare, co. Mon., of 3 perches, with appurtenances. Includes two schedules referred to in deed. No plan. Correspondence Dec. 1917 - Nov. 1926. 29 Nov 1926 

Parish of Trevethin 1801-1942 

 D1583/24/1 Lease for Years (Counterpart) 1) Hon. Charles Morgan of Ruperra, co. Glam., esq. 2) James Harford, John Harford and Co., iron masters. A messuage, barn, stable, garden, tenement of land and farm called Blaen Frwd now in the tenure of Evan Frank; a messuage, water grist mill, garden and small piece of land called Cwm Mill now in the tenure of Thomas Prosser; a messuage, barn, stable, garden, tenement of land and farm called Penylan now in the tenure of Morgan James; a coppice wood called Craig Pen-y-lan with liberty to cut cordwood for charcoal; all the above premises being in par. Trevethin. With authority to raise clay, stone, etc., dig for coal and iron ore, sink shafts, etc., but reserving timber rights, etc., to (1). For 21 years from 2 Feb. 1801. Rent £53, plus £0.0.3. per ton (21 cwt. long weight) gallage for coal and iron ore. With a map of the premises. 2 Feb 1801  

 D1583/24/2 Appointment and Demise 1) Sir Charles Morgan of Tredegar, Co. Mon., bart. and Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan of Tredegar, esq., eldest son and heir apparent of Sir Charles Morgan. 2) William Fawcett of Liverpool, co. Lanc., iron founder, Benjamin Whitehouse of Dudley, co. Worc., iron and coal master and Charles Shand of Liverpool, merchant (all three being co-partners and iron-masters in the firm Fawcett, Whitehouse and Co.). Recites indentures of 27/28 June 1814 (the release being also an appointment) between: i) Sir Charles Morgan. ii) Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan. iii) Sir Robert Salusbury, bart. iv) Thomas Swinnerton, esq., and Thomas Robert Salusbury, esq. v) Samuel Homfray and Rowley Lascelles, esqs. Property: as in 24/1, together with a messuage, garden, two little crofts and several pieces of land belonging, forming 27a.2r.4p., known as Twyn y Gorfydd alias Pen yr heol, pars. Trevethin and Llanover and late in possession of Thomas Thomas. For 42 years from 2 Feb. 1820. Rent £105 p.a. 2 Feb 1820 

 D1583/24/3  Declaration By William Treharne Rees of Holly House, near Newport, co. Mon., land surveyor, aged about 66, employed by Sir Charles Morgan, dec'd and his son Lord Tredegar for the last 43 years. Property in 24/1 and 24/2 described in detail (fields, acreage, usage, etc.). With a schedule. 24 Aug 1869 

 D1583/24/5  Schedule of Deeds, etc. Re: Pen-y-lan and Twyn-y-Gorfidd farms, pars. Trevethin and Llanover. Cites leases of 1801 and 1820 (24/1 and 24/2) and Statutory Declaration of 1869 (24/3). [19th century] 

 D1583/24/6 Schedule of Farm Lands Baily Glas, Cwm Mill, Pen y lan (with reference to fields, cultivation and area). [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/24/7 Sale Particular Description of Penheol Medwen, par. Trevethin and Twyn y Gorfidd, par. Llanover (see plan, 24/8). Overleaf: description of a farm at Govilon, par. Llanwenarth and Craig Dew Wood, Govilon, par. Llanwenarth. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/301/1 Sale Particulars of Penyrheol Medwen Farm, Cwmavon Farm and Bailey Glas, par. Trevethin. 1895 

 D1583/296/1  Sale Particulars of Penyrheol Medwen Farm, Cwmavon Farm and Bailey Glas, par. Trevethin. 1895 

 D1583/301/2  Bill of Sale 1895 

 D1583/24/4  Correspondence Re: Bailea Glas, Penylan et al. To G.E. Macbean from Gabb and Walford and from J.H.G. Harris. 2 items. Feb 1895-Jul 1895 

 D1583/24/8 Plan of Twyn-y-Gorfidd and Hoel Medwen farms, pars. Trevethin and Llanover. (see 24/7). 1868 1868 

 D1583/24/9  Plan of Pen-y-lan and Baily Glas Farms, par. Trevethin. 1868 

 D1583/301/3  Plan of the above premises (Pen-y-lan and Baily Glas Farms, par. Trevethin.) 1895 

 D1583/296/2-3 Plan of the above premises (Pen-y-lan and Baily Glas Farms, par. Trevethin). (2 copies) 1895 

 D1583/304/1-3 Sale of Lands in pars. Trevethin and Aberystruth co. Mon., to Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Co. 1866 

 D1583/304/1  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Co. Consideration £343.0.5. All those pieces of land in pars. Trevethin and Aberystruth, co. Mon., of 7a.1r.22p., 5a.2r.24p., in par. Trevethin and 1a.2r.38p., in par. Aberystruth. With a plan of the premises. 2 Nov 1866 

 D1583/304/2  Chancery Order for Investment On the petition of Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny, re sum of £343.0.5., to be laid out for purchase of annuities. 14 Dec 1866 

 D1583/304/3  Correspondence (3 items) Oct 1866 

Papers re: Conveyance of Lands for Railway Line, pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon. 1871-1884 

 D1583/295/1 Conveyance of lands and premises in pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon. 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Hardy of Hemsted Park, Staplehurst, co. Kent, M.P. and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) London and North Western Railway Co. Consideration £250 and £4,450. (1) grants to (3) 1a.2r.20p., of land in par. Aberystruth and 19a.2r.32p., of land in par. Trevethin, with appurtenances. With 4 schedules and list of lessees, terms, rents, etc., and 2 plans of the premises (plan 'A', par. Trevethin; Plan 'B', par. Aberystruth). 21 Jan 1878 

 D1583/6/2-3  Conveyance of lands and premises in pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon. 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Hardy of Hemsted Park, Staplehurst, co. Kent, M.P. and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) London and North Western Railway Co. Consideration £250 and £4,450. (1) grants to (3) 1a.2r.20p., of land in par. Aberystruth and 19a.2r.32p., of land in par. Trevethin, with appurtenances. With 4 schedules and list of lessees, terms, rents, etc., and 2 plans of the premises (plan 'A', par. Trevethin; Plan 'B', par. Aberystruth). (copy, with plan). 21 Jan 1878 

 D1583/295/2  Copy of 295/1 (no plans) 21 Jan 1878 

 D1583/295/3  Draft copy of 295/1 (no plans) [1877] 

 D1583/295/4  Petitioners' Brief By Rt. Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny et al, that the purchase above may be approved as a proper investment of £3,503.18.0., and of the sums of £4,450 and £250, as part of the purchase money of £8,203.18.0.; etc. With affidavits of John Gilbert Harris of Longtown, co. Heref., surveyor and valuer, and of Richard Baker Gabb of Abergavenny, co. Mon., solicitor and observations on the case. 26 Jan 1878 

 D1583/295/5  Order for Investment Re: the sums stated in 295/4. 2 Mar 1878 

 D1583/295/6  Correspondence (4 items) Nov 1871-Feb 1872 

 D1583/295/7 Plan of Additional Land at Brynmawr. Required of the Earl of Abergavenny by the L.N.W.R. Co. (Originally with 295/6). 1878 

 D1583/295/8  Plan of proposed railway line, par. Trevethin. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/295/9 Plan of proposed railway line, par. Trevethin. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/295/10  Plan of proposed railway line, par. Trevethin. ("No. 2"), re: Abersychan Extension. 1874 

 D1583/295/11  Plan of proposed railway line, par. Trevethin ("No.1"), re: Abersychan Extension. [Damaged] 1874 

 D1583/295/12  (Fragment) Plan of Railway Line [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/16 (Copy) Conveyance 1) William Smith of Woodfield, Hatfield, co. Herts. esq., James Brand of 65 New Broad St., City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 158 New Bond St., co Middlesex. 2) William Cuthbert Quilter of 14 King's Arms Yard, City of London, esq. 3) Blaenavon Co., Ltd. 4) London and North Western Railway Co. Recites lease of 15 June 1859, an indenture of 29 June, 1880, an indenture of 1 July, 1880. By an Act of 1874, (4) were empowered to contract with (3) for the purchase at £250 of a piece of land. That £100,000 plus interest is outstanding. Consideration £250. A piece of land in par. Llanfoist, co. Mon., 1 rood and 10 perches. (3) release to (4) lands in pars. Trevethin, Aberystruth and Llanfoist, of 10 acres and 24 perches, for the residue of a term of 63 years. (4) to make and maintain a bridge over the railway, together with two level crossings over the Abersychan Extention Railway. (3) to pay a yearly rent of £7,650. Contains schedule of deeds (1860-64), schedule of lands referred to, with names of lessee and tenant, in pars. Trevethin, Aberystruth and Llanfoist and schedule of deeds (1859-80). With plan showing Abersychan Extension Railway (No.1), par. Trevethin; (No.2) par. Trevethin; Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway, par. Llanfoist and Aberystruth. 15 Dec 1881 

 D1583/69/6 (Copy) Conveyance 1) William, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne, Viscount Cranbrook & Ralph Pelham Nevill. 3) London and N.W. Railway Co. Consideration £259. Lands in par. Trevethin, of about 3 acres. With plan. 31 Dec 1884 

 D1583/69/1  Opinion re: 1880 Estate Act 1883 

 D1583/69/2  Opinion re: 1871 Estate Act 1877 

 D1583/69/3  Opinion re: 1871 Estate Act 1877 

 D1583/69/4  Objections to title taken by Company's Counsel (London and Western Railway). [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/69/5  Observations re: Abergavenny Estate Acts 1883 

 D1583/137/1 Order of Exchange (copy) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquis of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Messrs. John Vipond & Co. Ltd., of Varteg Hill, near Pontypool. The Board of Agriculture declares that (1) is to receive a piece of land called Blaengauafog, par. Trevethin from (2). (2) is to receive a piece of land near Varteg Brewery, par. Trevethin from (1). Mines and minerals excepted from both pieces of land. With 2 plans of the properties. 14 Jul 1892 

 D1583/137/2  Plans of the above properties, par. Trevethin. No. 1 and No. 2. [Late 19th century] 

 D1583/137/3  Letter Re: Blaenafon Lease, from E. Gaisford to Crisp, Son & Daish. 4 Apr 1906 

 D1583/137/4 (Copy) Correspondence Re: the above lands. Mar 1906-Apr 1906 

 D1583/95 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny. K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathrone Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel. 3) The Council for the Administrative County of Monmouth. Consideration £75. A piece of land in Trevethin of about 1 acre with buildings thereon. Includes plan of property. 25 Jul 1914 

 D1583/170/1-5 Maps and plans re Tithe Redemption, par. Trevethin 1924 [and Undated] 

 D1583/170/1  (Copy) Plan re: Altered Apportionment of Tithe Rentcharge, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. 21 Oct 1924 

 D1583/170/2  Plan of land in par. Trevethin on which Tithe payable [Early 19th century] 

 D1583/170/3  Plan of land ("No. 1 Tracing") re: Tithe charges, between Avon Lwyd and Frwyd Brook. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/170/4 Plan of land ('No. 2 Tracing') re Tithe charges, near Peny Lan Wood, with crossed-out note: "The above is the only land in the Parish of Trevethin belonging to the Marquess of Abergavenny with the exception of Garndiffaith Village which I have always understood to be Tithe Free". [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/170/5  Plan of lands near Pantygollen & Nantygollen Farms [Early 20th century] 

Varteg (par. Trevethin) 

 D1583/6/5  (Copy) Conveyance 1) William, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne, Viscount Cranbrook and Ralph Pelham Nevill. 3) London and North-Western Railway Co. Consideration £259. Lands of about 3 acres in par. Trevethin, near Varteg. Includes 1 plan. 31 Dec 1884 

Land on Varteg Hill, Trevethin, co. Mon., for use as a reservoir 1891-1893 

 D1583/118/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Viscount Cranbrook of Hemstead Park, Staplehurst, Kent and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) James Brand of 65 New Broad Street, City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, Co. Middx., esq. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) John Vipond and Co. Ltd. 6) Pontypool Gas and Water Co. Consideration £50 (to (3)) and £0.5.0. (to (5)), paid by (6). (1) conveys to (2) a piece of land of 8,180 square yards on Varteg Hill, par. Trevethin, for the construction of one or more reservoirs. With plan. 31 May 1893 

 D1583/6/9  Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Viscount Cranbrook of Hemstead Park, Staplehurst, Kent and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) James Brand of 65 New Broad Street, City of London, esq., and Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, Co. Middx., esq. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) John Vipond and Co. Ltd. 6) Pontypool Gas and Water Co. Consideration £50 (to (3)) and £0.5.0. (to (5)), paid by (6). (1) conveys to (2) a piece of land of 8,180 square yards on Varteg Hill, par. Trevethin, for the construction of one or more reservoirs. With plan. 31 May 1893 

 D1583/118/2  Notice From Pontypool Gas and Water Co., to the Marquess of Abergavenny, re construction of waterworks and application for an act of parliament. With schedule of property. 11 Dec 1889 

 D1583/118/3  Letter (originally with 118/2) From J.G. Harris, re various topics, including the above. 19 Dec 1889 

 D1583/118/4  Correspondence 14 items, including petition of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. against the Pontypool Gas and Water Co. Bill (1892 Session). Nov 1891-April 1893 

Land adjoining the Methodist School, Varteg, par. Trevethin, co. Mon. 1893-1897 

 D1583/119/1-2 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Mddx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Mddx., barrister. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) Rev. John Turner, present Superintendent Minister of the Circuit of the Wesleyan Methodist Connexion where the property below is situated. 6) Henry Bythway of Pontypool, solicitor, Thomas Hedges Deakin of Parkend, co. Gloc., colliery proprietor, John Bryant of Risca, coal miner, Charles Keare of Varteg, colliery overman, Daniel Rees Jones of Varteg, accountant, Abaiather Probert of Varteg, grocer, Samuel Lucas of Varteg, contractor, Benjamin Lucas of Blaina, coal miner, John Cook of Blaina, pitman, Reuben Cook of Talywain, contractor, Allen Coleman of Varteg, coal miner, Meshach Daniel Cook of Talywain, blacksmith, Thomas Wade Cook of Varteg, colliery overman, Charles Henry Badman of Varteg, accountant, Joseph Thomas Tovey of 4 Cross St., Leamington, painter, Edward Lewis of Varteg, coal miner, John Taylor of Varteg, coal miner, George Pope of Varteg, colliery fireman, Edward Taylor of Varteg, coal miner, Henry Evans of Varteg, coal miner and John Vipond Edmonds of Cwmavon House, Varteg, gent. Recites indenture of 3 July, 1832 (the Methodist "model deed"). A piece of land of 120 square yards at the Varteg, par. Trevethin. (1) to receive a perpetual yearly rent-charge of £0.5.0., although this to be paid to (3) or (4) until 25 Dec., 1918. With a plan of the property. 2 copies (each with a plan). 18 May 1897 

 D1583/6/12  Copy Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Rt. Hon. Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. 3) Edward Frederick Quilter of 7 Savile Row, co. Mddx., esq., and Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, co. Mddx., barrister. 4) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 5) Rev. John Turner, present Superintendent Minister of the Circuit of the Wesleyan Methodist Connexion where the property below is situated. 6) Henry Bythway of Pontypool, solicitor, Thomas Hedges Deakin of Parkend, co. Gloc., colliery proprietor, John Bryant of Risca, coal miner, Charles Keare of Varteg, colliery overman, Daniel Rees Jones of Varteg, accountant, Abaiather Probert of Varteg, grocer, Samuel Lucas of Varteg, contractor, Benjamin Lucas of Blaina, coal miner, John Cook of Blaina, pitman, Reuben Cook of Talywain, contractor, Allen Coleman of Varteg, coal miner, Meshach Daniel Cook of Talywain, blacksmith, Thomas Wade Cook of Varteg, colliery overman, Charles Henry Badman of Varteg, accountant, Joseph Thomas Tovey of 4 Cross St., Leamington, painter, Edward Lewis of Varteg, coal miner, John Taylor of Varteg, coal miner, George Pope of Varteg, colliery fireman, Edward Taylor of Varteg, coal miner, Henry Evans of Varteg, coal miner and John Vipond Edmonds of Cwmavon House, Varteg, gent. Recites indenture of 3 July 1832 (the Methodist "model deed"). A piece of land of 120 square yards at the Varteg, par. Trevethin. (1) to receive a perpetual yearly rent-charge of £0.5.0., although this to be paid to (3) or (4) until 25 Dec. 1918. With a plan of the property. 2 copies (each with a plan). (1 copy) 18 May 1897 

 D1583/119/3 Correspondence Re: the above land. 3 items. Nov 1893-May 1897 

 D1583/6/19 Surrender 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Hon. Sir Harry Trelawney Eve, Judge, and Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman Street, City of London, esq. 3) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 4) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel. (1) and (2) surrender to (3) 11 acres of land approximately at Varteg, co. Mon. Rent £7,729. With plan. 12 Oct 1909 

 D1583/333 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden and Hugh Sydney Egerton of Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge, Sussex, lieutenant commander (retired), R.N., D.S.O. 3) Garndiffaith and Varteg Industrial and Provident Society Ltd. Consideration £15. A plot of land of 60 square yards at Varteg, par. Pontypool (formerly Trevethin), co. Mon., forming part of the Garndiffaith Estate in the said parish, as described in a lease of 16 May, 1912 between the Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. and Georgina Villers. With a schedule. 2 Feb 1942 

 D1583/6/23  Plan of assumed Line of Fault in the Tillery Vein. [20th century] 

 D1583/6/24 "Plan No. 1": Section of 1902 Ed. of O.S. Map of S. Blaenavon, with areas of land shaded by Varteg Hill. [20th century] 

 D1583/6/25  "Plan No. 3": land at Lower Varteg (re: Lease of 1915 between Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and John Vipond and Co. Ltd). [1915] 

 D1583/6/26 Plan of faults at Blaenavon and Varteg [c.1920] 

 D1583/6/27  Plan of mining areas near Varteg [20th century] 

Parish of Brynmawr (in co. Brec., to 1974) 1906-1955 

Station Road 1913-1944 

 D1583/340/1-2 Underlease, with option to purchase (& counterpart). 1) James Richard Williams, formerly of Brynmawr, co. Brec., but now of 1 Rugby Villas, Hopton Road, Hereford, retired general dealer. 2) Annie Goldfoot, wife of Isaac Goldfoot of Station Road, Brynmawr, draper. Consideration £100. A shop, dwelling-house and premises in Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon. To hold until 30 Nov., 1918. Rent: £55.18.6. p.a., for the first 6 years and £3.8.6. for the remainder of the term as described in 2 leases of 14 Sept, 1893 and 11 Sept., 1901. With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 6 Feb 1913 

 D1583/340/4 Agreement 1) Isaac Brest of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., furniture dealer. 2) Annie Goldfoot of Station Road, Brynmawr, wife of Isaac Goldfoot, draper. (a) (2) to pay to (1) £0.1.0. p.a., for the use and occupation of certain boundary fences in Station Road, Brynmawr. (b) (1) may alter, remove or reconstruct the said fences without paying compensation to (2) for any damage caused to the garage erected by (2) at 1 Station Road, Brynmawr. 1 May 1923 

 D1583/273/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Mary Jane Price of 3, Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, spinster and confectioner. Recites vesting deed of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £500. 4 plots of land at Station Road, Brynmawr, with the shops and other buildings thereon. With 3 schedules and a plan. 11 Apr 1932 

 D1583/273/2 Correspondence 1 bundle Sep 1924-Apr 1932 

 D1583/340/21 (Counterpart) Building Lease 1) As in 340/20. 2) Annie Goldfoot of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., wife of Isaac Goldfoot of the same place, draper. A piece of land in Station Street, Brynmawr, of 328 square yards (boundaries given), with the shop, messuage and dwelling-house combined thereon. For 30 years and 9 months from 29 Sept., 1913. Rent £20 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 3 Oct 1913 

 D1583/340/12  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/7 2) 3) Annie Goldfoot of 144 Spencer Place, Leeds, wid. Consideration £600. 1 Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., of 328 square yards. With 2 schedules. 25 Nov 1942 

 D1583/335/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden and Hugh Sydney Egerton. 3) Stephen Daniel Bevan of Penylan, Beaufort, co. Mon., builder and Alred Hodges of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, motor engineer. Consideration £412.10.0. paid by S.D. Bevan and £137.10.0. by A. Hodges (total £550). A piece of land at Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, of 0.281 acres, with the buildings thereon. With 2 schedules and a plan. 4 Nov 1941 

 D1583/335/2 Correspondence re: above sale (1 bundle) With correspondence re: sale to Mrs. Rosina Hodges, for £138. 1941-1944 

 D1583/340/14 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/7. 2) 3) Alfred Hodges of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., motor engineer. Consideration £615. 368 Square yards of land at Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., with the 3 shops, 1 garage and outbuildings thereon and a piece of land to the east of the above. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 2 Sep 1943 

 D1583/340/15 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton and Alfred Carlisle Sayer. 3) Rosina Hodges of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., wife of Alfred Hodges of the same address, motor engineer. Consideration £138. A piece of land at Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 334 square yards, with the building thereon known as 6 Station Road, with a right of way from the rear of the property to Catholic Road. With a schedule and a plan of the premises. 25 Oct 1944 

 D1583/340/20, 26 Building Lease (with counterpart) 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Isaac Brest of Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., furniture dealer. A piece of land in Station Road, Brynmawr, of 560 Square yards (boundaries given), together with the 2 shops and messuages combined thereon. For 31 years from 25 Dec., 1912. Rent £40 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 23 Jul 1913 

 D1583/340/6 Assent (re:.estate of Isaac Brest) Recites death of Isaac Brest of 2, Station Road, Brynmawr on 5 Feb. 1927; his will of 3 Feb. 1926 appointing Capel Brest and Abe Brest his executors and trustees, giving the premises below (in lease) to his four sons, the said Capel and Abe, together with Reuben Brest and Marcus Brest in equal shares, subject to the payment of an annuity for life to his wife Lena Brest who died 31 Jan. 1935; release of 7 Jan. 1942, whereby Capel Brest released to Abe, Reuben and Marcus Brest his interest in the said estate. The executors hereby assent to the vesting in the above as joint tenants in common in equal shares of (a) a piece of land at Station Road, Brynmawr of 560 square yards with 2 messuages or shops thereon (leased 23 July, 1913); (b) a piece of land at Brynmawr of 289 square yards (leased 16 Oct. 1916). 8 Jan 1942 

 D1583/340/25, 27  Building Lease (with counterpart) 1) As in 340/20. 2) Thomas Morgan Jenkins of King St., Brynmawr, co. Brec., builder. A piece of land at Brynmawr, Co. Mon., of 289 square yards (boundaries given), with the wooden workshop thereon. For 28 years from 24 June, 1916. Rent £4 p.a. With a plan of the property. 16 Oct 1916 

 D1583/340/3  Assignment of Land and Premises 1) Thomas Morgan Jenkins of King Street, Brynmawr, co. Brec., builder. 2) Isaac Brest of Station Road, Brynmawr, furniture dealer. Recites lease of 16 Oct., 1916 between Nantylo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., and (1). Consideration £162.10.0. (1) assigns to (2) 289 square yards of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., (boundaries given), with the workshop thereon. 20 Apr 1920 

 D1583/340/9 Surrender 1) Abe Brest of 2 Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., furniture dealer, Reuben Brest of the same address and occupation and Marcus Brest of Little Tryfan, Walton Park, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, accountant. 2) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, Marquess of Abergavenny. Recital: see 340/6 (1) surrender to (2) premises described in 340/6 [21 Oct 1942] 

 D1583/340/10 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/7. 2) 3) Abraham Brest of 2 Station Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., Henrietta Muriel Brest, wife of the said Abraham, Reuben Brest of the same address and Marcus Brest of Little Tryfan, Walton Park, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, accountant. Consideration £1,100. A piece of land at Station Road, Brynmawr of 560 square yards, with the buildings thereon (2 Station Road) and a piece of land at Brynmawr of 289 square yards, with the workshop thereon. With a schedule and 2 plans of the premises. 22 Oct 1942 

 D1583/251 1 bundle Correspondence re: Leases on Brynmawr Properties (Station Road area). 1924, 1931 

Catholic Road 1917-1955 

 D1583/340/28 Building Lease (counterpart) 1) As in 340/20. 2) James Williams of Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Brec., grocer. A piece of land in Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 302 square yards (boundaries given), with the stable erected thereon. For 27 years from 24 June, 1917. Rent £3.3.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. 12 Dec 1917 

 D1583/340/18 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/15. 2) 3) Edward Howell Williams of Milfraen View, 171 King Street, Brynmawr, co. Brec., grocer and provision merchant. Consideration £60. A piece of land in Catholic Road, Brynmawr, of 302 square yards (boundaries given) with the stable thereon. With 2 schedules and a plan. 17 Oct 1945 

 D1583/340/29 (Counterpart) Building Lease 1) As in 340/20. 2) William Arthur Mees of 39 Alma Street, Brynmawr, co. Brec., collier. Two pieces of land at Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., divided by a public road and of 443 square yards (boundaries given), with the 2 messuages thereon. For 26½ years from 25 Dec., 1917. Rent £6.6.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. 23 Jan 1918 

 D1583/88/2 (Draft) Assignment of Leasehold Hereditaments 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Company Ltd., Victoria Chambers, Newport. 2) Most Rev. James Romanus Bilsborrow of Llanishen, Cardiff, O.S.B., Archbishop of Cardiff, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor James O'Reilly of St. Joseph's, Penarth, co. Glam., V.G., clerk and the very Rev. Canon John Joseph Colgan of St. Francis Xavier's, Hereford, O.S.B., clerk. Consideration £50. A piece of land at Brynmawr of 1,704 square yards, bounded on the north by Catholic Road and on other sides by land of (1), together with the Catholic Church Residence Schools thereon (all being leased by an indenture of 21/2/1912), for the residue of term of 33 years. [1918] 

 D1583/34/3 Conveyance (Duplicate) Parties as in 34/1 Consideration £120. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land in Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 481 square yards, bounded on the south by Catholic Road and elsewhere by land of the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. Includes schedule and plan. 11 Nov 1926 

 D1583/34/4 Correspondence relating to 34/1-3. Oct 1923-Aug 1954 

 D1583/88/1  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, CVO, CMG, and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Most Rev. Francis Mostyn, Very Rev. Provost Henry Irvine, Very Rev. Daniel Joseph Hannon and Very Rev. Michael Joseph McManus, all of Archbishop's House, 24 Newport Road, Cardiff. Consideration £100. A piece of land fronting Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., together with St. Mary's Church, the Presbytery and St. Mary's Schools; a piece of land on the east and a piece of land on the south and west. With schedule and two plans. 30 Apr 1928 

 D1583/340/11 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/7. 2) 3) Richard Farrell of Ivy Cottage, 4 Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., insurance agent. Consideration £180. 2 pieces of land in Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 263 and 1535 square yards respectively, with the messuage thereon known as Ivy Cottage. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 22 Oct 1942 

 D1583/340/16 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/15. 2) 3) Margaret Ann Davies of 3 Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., spin. Consideration £102. A piece of land with the buildings thereon in par. Llanelly, co. Brec., known as 3 Catholic Road, Brynmawr, with a portion of garden ground formerly in the occupation of William Arthur Mees. With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 29 Nov 1944 

 D1583/334/3 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 334/1. 2) 3) William Arthur Mees of 39 Alma St., Brynmawr, co. Brecon, coal miner (retired). Recital: see 334.1. Consideration £40. A piece of land at Catholic Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, of 7½ perches with a frontage of 72' 6" to Catholic Road on the S.W. side, with the buildings thereon known as 2 Catholic Road. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 5 Apr 1946 

 D1583/350 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Hugh Sydney Egerton, Alfred Carlisle Sayer and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower. 2) Albert Ford and Alfred Reames, both of Eastfield, Alma Street, Brynmawr, co. Brec., garage proprietors. Consideration £200 A piece of land forming part of Bailey Siding Site and being in part at the rear of and in part adjoining Catholic Road on the north side thereof and in that part of Brynmawr lying in co. Mon. With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 4 Oct 1955 

 D1583/250 Correspondence re: Leases on Brynmawr Properties (mostly Catholic Road) 1 bundle Misc. Land in Brynmawr 1924, 1945 

Miscellaneous Land in Brynmawr 1916-1947 

 D1583/340/22-23 Building Lease (with counter-part) 1) As in 340/20 2) William Chalklin of 85 Caerleon Road, Newport, photographer. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 169 square yards (boundaries given), with the combined studio or shop thereon. For 28½ years from 25 Dec., 1915. Rent £3 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 29 Mar 1916 

 D1583/340/31 Assignment (originally with 340/23) 1) William Chalklin of 85 Caerleon Road, Newport, photographer. 2) Thomas John Davies of 19 Glamorgan St., Brynmawr, co. Brec., photographer. Recites 340.22,23. Consideration £100. Property: as in 340,22,23. For the unexpired residue of the term in the above recited lease. 8 Feb 1928 

 D1583/340/32  Notice (originally with 340/31). Re: assignment of lease (340/31). 11 Feb 1928 

 D1583/340/33  Letter (originally with 340/31). Re: purchase of freehold by T.J. Davies of the Studio, Blaina Rd., Brynmawr for £90. Letter (originally with 340/31). 23 Sep 1924 

 D1583/340/34 Letter Re: despatch of documents 340/1-33 29 Jan 1947 

 D1583/32  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO, CMG, and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Amelia Nuth of The Square, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, widow. Consideration £520. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land at Brynmawr, of 2,328 square yards, with two dwelling-houses and outbuildings (excepting mining rights) Includes two schedules mentioned in the deed and a plan. Correspondence Aug. 1925 - Dec. 1925. 9 Jul 1926 

 D1583/33 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO,CMG and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Richard Reginald Price of Elmgrove, Abergavenny, sculptor and Robert Godfrey Price of the Hafod, Hereford Rd., Abergavenny, sculptor (trading as Robert Price and Sons of Lion St., Abergavenny). Consideration £300. A piece of land at Brynmawr, lying in co. Mon., of 1,313 square yards, with buildings thereon (excepting mineral rights). Includes two schedules mentioned in the deed and plan of the property. Correspondence Mar 1924 - Nov 1926. 18 Sep 1926 

 D1583/34/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, CVO, CMG and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Griffin Motor Co. Ltd., of 16 Market Square, Brynmawr, co. Brecon. Consideration £1,600. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land at Brynmawr of 1,600 square yards. Includes 2 schedules and a plan. 11 Nov 1926 

 D1583/165 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Alfred Thomas Watkins of Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., butcher and William Brewer Watkins of Beaufort St., Brynmawr, butcher. Consideration £275. 4 pieces of land with the buildings thereon in Brynmawr, co. Brec., (boundaries given in the first of two schedules). With a plan of the premises. 18 Jan 1927 

 D1583/144 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G., C.V.O. and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Thomas Morris Bush of 40 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, ironmonger. Recites Vesting Assent of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £42. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 190 square yards (boundaries given), with the storehouse and stable erected thereon, with appurtenances. With 2 schedules and a plan. 4 Jun 1930 

 D1583/332  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) John Thompson of 3, Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, general dealer. Consideration £157.10.0. All that piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 601 square yards. With 2 schedules. 19 Apr 1938 

 D1583/145/1-3 Land for Road Widening at Brynmawr. 1930 [and Undated] 

 D1583/145/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.V.O., C.M.G. and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Brecon County Council. Recites Vesting Assent of 30 May, 1928. A piece of land in par. Brynmawr, co. Brecon, of 2½ acres (excepting mineral rights). With 2 schedules and a plan (entitled "Brecs., C.C. Scheme 16. Proposed Improvement and Diversion on Brynmawr to Blaenavon Road. Route No. B.4248"). 17 Nov 1930 

 D1583/145/2 Plan of Brynmawr-Blaenafon Road Improvement Showing land required from Marquess of Abergavenny's Estate. [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/145/3  Plan re: Road Improvement [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/363/1-5 Conveyance of land at Brynmawr, co. Brecon for improvement of Brynmawr-Blaenavon Road 1931-1933. 

 D1583/363/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Breconshire County Council. Consideration £30. 3 pieces of land on the east side of and in par. Brynmawr, co. Brec., of 1,320 square yards, 525 square yards and 137 square yards (re Scheme 16, Route B.4248, Brynmawr-Blaenavon Road), (3) to build a retaining wall with railings above. With a plan of the premises and a schedule. 24 Oct 1933 

 D1583/363/2  Plan of Improvement of Brynmawr-Blaenavon road. (With letter of 25 May 1931). [1930-1931] 

 D1583/363/3  Plan of Improvement of Brynmawr-Blaenavon road. (With letter of 1 Sept. 1933). [c.1933] 

  D1583/363/4  Plan of Improvement of Brynmawr-Blaenavon road. With list of leaseholders and tenants involved. [c.1933] 

 D1583/363/5  Correspondence (1 bundle) May 1931-Oct 1933  

 D1583/286/1-4 Papers re: Premises in Brynmawr 1923-1926 

 D1583/286/1  Plan of lands at Brynmawr With letter of 1 June, 1923 1923 

 D1583/286/2  List of lessees of surface lands at Brynmawr (proposed for surrender). Jun 1923 

 D1583/286/3  (Copy) Affidavit re: application for liberty to sell freehold reversions, Brynmawr and Blaenavon. With names of lessees. 24 Jul 1924 

 D1583/286/4 Correspondence May 1923-Jan 1926 

 D1583/362/1-6 Sale of Land at Twyncynghordy Row, Brynmawr, co. Mon. 1919-1928 

 D1583/362/1 Building Lease 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Rees William Lewis of Twyncynghordy, Brynmawr, co. Mon., haulier and farmer. (1) demise to (2) a piece of land at Twyncynghordy Row, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 1,105 square yards adjacent to the old tramway from Nantyglo on the east; also 3 messuages known as 3,4 & 5 Twyncynghordy Row, Brynmawr. For 25 years and 7 calendar months from 25 Nov., 1918. Rent £15.15.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises. 6 Mar 1919 

 D1583/362/2 Building Lease Parties: as in 362/1 2 pieces of land at Twyncynghordy Row, Brynmawr, co. Mon., divided by a common passage and of 727 square yards (boundaries given); also 2 messuages known as 1 and 2 Twyncynghordy Row, Brynmawr. Term: as in 362.1. Rent £10.10.0. With a plan of the premises. 6 Mar 1919 

 D1583/362/3 Surrender of Leases 1) Rees William Lewis. 2) Most Hon. Reginald Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. (1) assigns to (2) the premises comprised in 362/1 and 362/2. 2 Oct 1924 

 D1583/362/4 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Brynmawr U.D.C. (1) grants to (2) a piece of land in par. Brynmawr, co. Mon., known as Twyncynghordy Row (mineral rights, etc., reserved). With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 23 Oct 1928 

 D1583/362/5  Plan of Housing Site at Twyncynghordy, Brynmawr (With letter of 24 Dec. 1926). [c.1926] 

 D1583/362/6 Correspondence (1 bundle) Feb 1924-Oct 1928 

 D1583/155/1-5 Land at Twyncynghordy, par. Brynmawr, co. Mon. for proposed roadway by Brynmawr U.D.C. [1917-1923] 

 D1583/155/1  (Copy draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny (acting by Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill). 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Brynmawr U.D.C., co. Brecon. Consideration £3,600. All those pieces of land with the buildings thereon in par. Brynmawr, co. Mon., known as Twyncynghordy, of 24a, 3r. 9p. In fee simple with the benefit of a lease of 21 Feb., 1912 and a supplemental lease of 24 May, 1913. With 2 schedules and a plan (entitled 'Brynmawr U.D.C. - Housing Scheme'). 29 Apr 1921 

 D1583/155/2 Plan of new roadway, Warwick Road, Brynmawr. By G.F. Heycock, architect and surveyor, Brynmawr. [Jul 1917] 

 D1583/155/3  Plan of proposed new roadway, Warwick Road, Brynmawr. [c.1922] 

 D1583/155/4  Plan of proposed road and sewer, Brynmawr. Between Housing site and Warwick Road, by Heathcock Reservoir. 12 Jan 1922 

 D1583/155/5 (Draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Brynmawr U.D.C. of co. Brecon. Recites indenture of 1 April, 1869, an indenture of 1 Sept., 1915, an Order in Chancery of 1 May, 1917 and an Order in Lunacy of 20 Oct., 1922. Consideration £150. A parcel of land in par. Brynmawr, co. Mon., of ½ acre. With a schedule and a plan of the property. 20 Jul 1923 

Blaina Road 1926-1944 

 D1583/31 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) The Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) The Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, C.V.O., C.M.G., and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) James Jones of 1, Blaina Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, joiner. Consideration £300. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Brecon (formerly co. Mon). of 373 square yards, with 2 messuages (semi-detached) known as 1 & 2, Blaina Road, Brynmawr (excepting mining rights). Includes two schedules mentioned in the deed and plan of the property. Correspondence Nov. 1923 - Dec. 1925. 13 May 1926 

 D1583/34/2 (Duplicate) Conveyance Parties as in 34/1 Consideration £280. (1) conveys to (3) 2 pieces of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 1,260 square yards, with several buildings, and also another piece of land at Brynmawr, at Blaina Road. Includes 2 schedules and 2 plans. 11 Nov 1926 

 D1583/334/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton and Alfred Carlisle Sayer of Fairlight Place, Hastings, Sussex, major (retired). 3) Thomas John Davies of The Studio, Blaina Road, Brynmawr, Brecon, photographer. Recites vesting deed of 28 Feb., 1938; deeds of declaration of 4 July, 1939 and of 21 July, 1944. Consideration £90. A piece of land at Blaina Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 214 square yards, with the messuage thereon used as a shop or studio. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 2 Nov 1944 

Warwick Road 1923-1950 

 D1583/59 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny, of unsound mind, acting by Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill of Eridge Castle, co. Sussex. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, C.V.O., C.M.G., and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Thomas John Jones of Warwick House, Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Brecon, general dealer. Consideration £150. A piece of land near Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 380 square yards (boundaries given). With schedule and plan. 31 Dec 1923 

 D1583/340/17 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/15. 2) 3) John Luther Matthews of 72 The Hill, Beaufort, co. Mon., gent. Consideration £150. A piece of land Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 1,580 square feet, with the dwellinghouse thereon known as 77 Warwick Road, Brynmawr (formerly 1 Kingscote Houses). With a schedule. 26 Jul 1945 

 D1583/346/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hugh Sydney Egerton, Alfred Carlisle Sayer and Thomas Christopher Gresham Leveson Gower. 3) Violet May Watkins of Warwick House, 1 Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., wid. Consideration £55. A messuage and land forming Warwick House, 1 Warwick Road, Brynmawr, co. Brec., (subject to a lease of 12 Jan., 1915 made between Rt. Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny and Thomas John Jones for 99 years from 29 Sept. 1914 at a rent of £1.15.0. p.a. (mineral rights, etc., excepted). With 2 schedules and a plan of the property. 12 Jan 1950 

 D1583/346/2  Correspondence (with a plan of the above premises) [See also 271/1,2 under Bailey Street] Aug 1948-Jan 1950  

Miles Row 1914-1947 

 D1583/327 Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) William Henry Joynson of 282 King St., Brynmawr, co. Brec. A piece of land by Miles Row, Brynmawr, co. Mon., together with a messuage and lodging-house with a cottage about to be erected on the said parcel of land. For 99 years from 16 June, 1915. Rent £10.10.0. p.a. With a plan of the premises above. 24 Nov 1914 

 D1583/340/19 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/15. 2) 3) John Thompson of Shannon House, 5 Alma Terrace, Brynmawr, co. Mon., firewood merchant. Consideration £85. All those pieces of land at Brynmawr, co. Brec., fronting to Miles Row, with the dwelling-houses thereon with a piece of land at the southern extremity of the property, in the occupation of Brynmawr U.D.C. at an annual rent of £3.3.0. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 11 Dec 1946 

 D1583/249 Correspondence re: Miles Row, Brynmawr. Re: leases, purchase of freeholds, etc. 1 bundle 1924, 1947 

Bailey Street 1926-1946 

 D1583/36 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Benjamin Simpson Evans of The Woodlands, Brynmawr, co. Mon., gent., William Macdonald Taylor of Latheron, Brynmawr, draper, William Robert Taylor of Richmond Villa, Brynmawr, draper, Joseph Brown of Greenland Road, Brynmawr, draper, Alban Evans of Bailey St., Brynmawr, William James of Verdunn, Brynmawr, grocer, William James of Glamorgan St., Brynmawr, miner, James Sutherland of Walton Villa, Brynmawr, draper, James Boa of Alma St., Brynmawr, draper, John Tanner of Greenland Rd., Brynmawr, draper, and William John Roscholar of Harcourt Road, Brynmawr, accountant, all trustees of the Congregationalist Chapel, Brynmawr. Consideration £50. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land at the junction of Bailey and Warwick St., in that part of Brynmawr lying in co. Mon., with the chapel, schoolroom and outbuildings (excepting mining rights). Includes plan of the piece of land, schedule referred to in the deed and correspondence (1/1908 - 11/1926). 30 Nov 1926 

 D1583/271/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1 item 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Thomas John Jones of Warwick House, Brynmawr, company director. Recites vesting assent of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £100. A piece of land lying between Bailey St., and Warwick Road, Brynmawr and par. Llanelly. With 3 schedules and a plan. 19 Jul 1934 

 D1583/271/2 Correspondence (with traced plan of above property). 1 bundle Jan 1934-Jan 1935 

 D1583/340/13  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 340/7. 2) 3) Thomas Henry Davies of 'Elba', 75 Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Mon., coal miner. Consideration £90. A piece of land with the buildings thereon known as 'Elba', 75 Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Mon. With a schedule and a plan of the premises. 21 Jun 1943 

 D1583/334/2 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 334/1. 2) 3) Benjamin John Finney of 74 Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Brecon, process worker. Recital: see 334/1. Consideration £90. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Brecon, with a frontage of 34' 3" to the road running into Bailey St., with the buildings thereon, known as 74 Bailey St. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 29 Mar 1946 

 D1583/334/4 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) See 334/1. 2) 3) William John Watkins of 73 Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Brecon, book keeper. Recital: see 334/1. Consideration £90. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Brecon, with a frontage of 70' to Bailey St., with the buildings thereon known as 73 Bailey St. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 10 Apr 1946 

Conveyance of Heathcock Pond, Brynmawr 1922-1929 

 D1583/58/1 Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.V.O., C.M.G., and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Brynmawr U.D.C. of co. Brecon. Consideration £100. The Heathcock Pond, par. Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 7½ acres. With schedule and plan. 31 Dec 1923 

 D1583/58/2 Correspondence 12 items Oct 1922-Aug 1923  

 D1583/358/1 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Brynmawr Urban District Council. Consideration £50. A piece of land at the S.W. corner of the Heathcote (alias Heathcock) Pond, in that part of Brynmawr lying in co. Mon., of 0a.1r.25p., for use as a recreation ground. With a schedule and plan of the property. 31 Dec 1928 

 D1583/358/2 Correspondence (including a plan tracing) 1 bundle 1925-1929 

Land at Brynmawr Station 1906-1913 

 D1583/114  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel. 3) London and North-Western Railway Co. Consideration £20. Pieces of land in U.D. of Brynmawr, co. Brecon, near the station. With schedule and plan. 1 Nov 1906 

 D1583/111  (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. London, retired colonel. 3) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 4) London and North-Western Railway Co. Consideration £100 (to (2)) and £5 (to (3)). A piece of land at Brynmawr Station, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon. With plan (1913). 17 Jun 1913 

Kingscote Houses, Brynmawr 1916-1926 

 D1583/340/24  (Counterpart) Building Lease 1) As in 340/20. 2) William Thomas of Kingscote House, Brynmawr, co. Mon. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., of 1,320 square yards (boundaries given), with the 2 messuages, stable and outbuildings thereon. For 28¼ years from 25 Mar., 1916. Rent £12 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 10 May 1916 

 D1583/340/30 (Copy) Plan of land at Brynmawr (originally with 340/24). Re Nantyglo and Blaina Lease No. 993, being a copy of the plan on an assignment of leasehold premises, 2 Kingscote Houses, Brynmawr, co. Mon., dated 30 Sept., 1921, made between Alfred Thomas Watkins and Mary Elizabeth Jones. [c.1925] 

 D1583/35 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Mary Elizabeth Jones of Pentre Cottage, Bailey St., Brynmawr, co. Brecon, schoolmistress. Consideration £140. (1) conveys to (3) a piece of land in that part of Brynmawr lying in co. Mon., with a messuage known as No. 2., Kingscote Houses, Brynmawr (excepting mining rights). Includes plan of the piece of land and two schedules referred to in the deed. 28 Sep 1926 

 D1583/272/1-2 Lands at St. Helena, Brynmawr, co. Mon. 1925-1931 

 D1583/272/1 Conveyance (1 item) 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Thomas Howells of St. Helena, Brynmawr (that part in co.Mon.), collier. Recites vesting deed of 30 May, 1928. Consideration £80. A piece of land called St. Helena, of 1,148 square yards, in that part of Brynmawr lying in co. Mon. With 3 schedules and a plan of the premises. 5 Dec 1931 

 D1583/272/2 Correspondence (1 bundle) Jun 1925-Dec 1931 

 D1583/340/7 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden and Hugh Sydney Egerton. 3) Griffin Motor Co. Ltd., of Brynmawr, co. Brec. Consideration £125. 141 square yards of land at Brynmawr, with the buildings thereon known as The Marine Stores. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 23 Jul 1942 

 D1583/330 Correspondence re: Sale of 'The Old Football Field', Nantyglo Road, Brynmawr, co. Mon., to Thomas John Jones, 3 Dec., 1936. 1 bundle Mar 1936-Dec 1936 

 D1583/334/5  Correspondence re: Sales of Land at Brynmawr. In sections by plot number, with date of sale, price and name of purchaser. 1938-1945 

 D1583/340/35  Schedule of deeds and documents re: Brynmawr. Sent by Williams and James to Strutt and Parker. 2 sheets 1947 

 D1583/85 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny (of unsound mind), acting by Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, called Lord Henry Nevill. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, C.V.O., C.M.G., called Lord Richard Nevill and the Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquis Camden. 3) Richard Dooner of No. 2 Office Road, Maesteg,co. Glam., gent. Consideration £800. A triangular-shaped piece of land in par. Brynmawr, co. Mon., known as the Fair Ground, of 2 roods and 21 perches. Includes schedule and plan. 10 Aug 1921 

Parish of Llanelly (in co. Brec., to 1974) 1919-1931 

 D1583/162 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill. 3) Most Noble Henry Adelbert Wellington Fitzroy, ninth Duke of Beaufort. Consideration £150. 1½ acres of land in par. Llanelly, co. Mon., forming part of the recreation ground. With a schedule and plan of the premises. 14 Jan 1919 

 D1583/147  (Counterpart) Dedication of Land 1) Most Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Breconshire County Council. (1) conveys to (2) his land forming part of Llanelly Hill or Waenwen Common for the diversion and improvement of the highway (mineral rights excepted). With a plan of the property. 7 Aug 1931 

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Estates in Monmouthshire (General) 

Surveys 1821-1862 

 D1583/188 Survey of the Barony of Abergavenny. Volume by David Davies, surveyor, Llangattock, Crickhowel. Re: Lands of Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl and Baron of Abergavenny, in the manors of Villa Michis (Llanvihangel Crucorney), Llangattock Lingoed, Lanvetherine, Blayney, Tregoithell, Werhirdre, Coed Morgan, Wernirired, Capella, Gregrien, Blorens, Eboth Vawr and Eboth Vechan, Pelleny, Lanover, Mamhilad and Culendin, Tregare, Bryngwin, Killitha Penrose and Henllis cum Membris, co. Mon. With arms of the Nevilles and an index to the plans. The plans have a reference table with names of tenants, state of cultivation of land, acreage and field names. A map of that part of co. Mon., covered by the book is followed by: Plan No. 1. Town and castle of Abergavenny. Plan No. 2. Red House Farm, pars. Abergavenny and Llanwenarth. Plan No. 3. Skyrid Vach, Scibor Natridd, etc., pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey. Plan No. 4. Llwyn-du Hamlet, par. Abergavenny. Plan No. 5. Cottages and lands, par. Llanwenarth Citra. Plan No. 6. Cottages and lands, par. Llandilo Pertholey. Plan No. 7. Cottages and lands, par. Llandilo Pertholey. Plan No. 8. Sugar Loaf Mountain, Lodge Farm, Derry Bach, etc., in pars. Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny (hamlet of Llwyndu) and Lantillio Pertholey. Plan No. 9. Werngifford Farm et al, par. Lanvihangel Crucorney. Plan No. 10. Llanvihangle Mill, cottages and lands, par. Llanvihangle Crucorney. Plan No. 11. Park Lands, pars. Lanvihangel Crucorney and Langattock Lingoed. Plan No. 12. Park Lands, pars. Lanvihangel Crucorney and Langattock Lingoed. Plan No. 13. The Lord's Meadows et al, pars. Llanvetherine and Langattock Lingoed. Plan No. 14. Cottages and Lands at Coedmorgan, par. Landdewy Rudderch. Plan No. 15. Tenements and lands, par. Brungwyn. Plan No. 16. Tenements and lands, par. Brungwyn. Plan No. 17. Cottages and land, par. Bettws Newydd and hamlet of Clytha. Plan No. 18. Tenements and lands, par. Tregare. Plan No. 19. Tenements and lands, par. Tregare. Plan No. 20. Lands at Cross Morgan, par. Penrose. Plan No. 21. Cottages and lands, par. Penrose. Plan No. 22. Cottages and lands, par. Goytre. Plan No. 23. Wern Vireg, Cae'r Arlwydd, yr Allt Lwyd et al, par. Goytre. Plan No. 24. Allt Vawr et al, par. Goytre and Lanover. Plan No. 25. Cottages and lands, pars. Goytre and Lanover. Plan No. 26. Tenements and lands, pars. Goytre and Lanover. Plan No. 27. The Farm, par. Llanfoist. Plan No. 28. Cottages and Lands at Allws, par. Lanwenarth Ultra. Plan No. 29. Blaenavon Iron Works and part of the Liberty, pars. Llanover and Llanwenarth. Plan No. 30. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called the Blorenge, the Guilwern, etc., pars. Llanfoist and Llanwenarth. Plan No. 31. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Mynydd y Garn Vawr, Garn Llwyd, etc., pars. Llanover and Llanellen. Plan No. 32. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Mynydd Garn y Clocdy, Garn Wen, Mynydd Bach, etc., pars. Trevethin, Mamhilad and Goytre. Plan No. 33. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Waun Carn yr Erw and Twyn Gwyn with several tenements and lands, par. Llanfoist. Plan No. 34. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Waun Avon, Cefn Coch, Cefn Carn yr Erw, etc., par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 35. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Mynydd Shames, etc., par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 36. Varteg Iron Works and Liberty with part of Blaenavon Liberty called Varteg Vawr, Bryn Bach, etc., par. Trevethin. Plan No. 37. Part of Blaenavon Liberty called Waun Wen, Twyn y Gyleach Wen, Twyn Du, Twyn Fynhonne Goyron, etc., pars. Aberystruth, Llanhilleth and Trevethin. Plan No. 38. The Garn Ddifedd et al, par. Trevethin. Plan No. 39. Nanty Glo Iron Works, Nantyglo Liberty, par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 40. Nanty Glo Iron Works and part of Nantyglo Liberty, par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 41. Part of Nantyglo Liberty called Mynydd Caer Cefn, par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 42. Graig y Derry, Graig Tille Gwyn et al, par. Aberystruth. Plan No. 43. Plan of the River Usk through the Barony of Abergavenny. Plan No. 44. General Plan (comprising plans 29-42 inc.) of the Blaenavon, Nantyglo and Varteg Iron Works et al, co. Mon. 1821 

General note

See also Book of Reference, D1583/181

 D1583/74  Survey and Valuation (Monmouthshire Estate). Made by T.S. Cundy. Covers Abergavenny Town; Abergavenny par. (Lord's Barn Farm, Park Lodge Farm, Red Barn Farm, Little Skerryd Farm; Llanthewy Rytherch par. (54 acres of land); Llanfihangel Crucorney par. (Wern Gifford Farm, the Common Farm, The Park Farm, Pleasant Place). Note on tenantry and woodland. Valuation (names of tenants and farms, size and value, etc.). 28 May 1862 

Rentals 1920-1954 

 D1583/204  Rental of the Monmouthshire Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny. 1 volume.  2 Aug 1920-24 Jun 1924 

 D1583/205  Rental of the Monmouthshire Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny. 1 volume. With some inserted items of correspondence, 1925-33. Aug 1925-Jun 1932. 

 D1583/368 Rental of the Monmouthshire Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny. List of Tenants and Premises, 1938 to 1954. 1 volume. 1938-1954 

 D1583/202-203 Terriers 1895 [and Undated] 

 D1583/202  Terrier of the Monmouthshire Estate of the Marquess of Abergavenny. With index to tenants and holdings; details re. rack and ground rents, reserved rents (lifeholds), mineral rents, Garndiffyd rents and summary and index to holdings and parishes. 1895 

 D1583/203  Terrier of Chief Rents on the Monmouthshire Estate of the Marquess of Abergavenny. Typed volume. Note: "These rents are taken from a rental dated 1807". List of chief rents (name of tenant, property and charge) for pars. Abergavenny, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanvetherine, Llanellen, Llanfoist, Llanwenarth Citra and Ultra, Llantilio Pertholey, Tregothel and Llangattock juxta Usk, Trevethin, Aberystruth, Llanhilleth, Penrose, Llanvihangel Ystern Llewen, Tregare, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd, Coed Morgan, Llanarth, Clytha, Llanvapley, Mamhilad, Goytrey, Llanvair and Lanover. Burgage rents for Abergavenny. Chief rents (purchased 1829) for Abergavenny. With appended notes on irrecoverable rents; proposed test case re. the Hendre Farm, par. Llangattock Lingoed; receipt from Arthur Evans of Llangibby, co. Mon., esq., re. Brynrhewy, par. Llanveynoe, co. Heref. [Late 19th century] 

Schedules of Leases 

 D1583/194  Schedule of Leaseholds for Lives on the Earl of Abergavenny's Monmouthshire Estate, 1818. With description of land, date of lease, lessee's name, names of lives (with ages), lives in being, fines, rents, heriots and alienation; index to parishes and tenants. Re: parishes of Abergavenny (town), Aberystruth, Bryngwin, Bettws Newydd, Blaenavon, Clytha, Goytre, Llanellen, Llanover, Llanwenarth Citra (and Lloindee), Llanwenarth Ultra, Llanfoist, Llanvetherine, Llanthewy Rytherch, Llantillio Pertholey, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Mamhilad, Penrose, Tregare and Trevethin. [1818] 

General note

Refers to 'Green Book' [D1583/?]

 D1583/196  Schedule of Leases granted prior to those recorded in the Terrier of 1818 (co. Mon). Typed list, re: leases 1624-1781, with name of lessee, property, rent, parish and observations. [1624-1818] 

 D1583/199  Schedule of Leases of uncultivated lands in Trevethin and Red Barn Farm and Bridge Meadows, Llanwenarth and Abergavenny (Originally with 198). Re: leases made 1823-1826. [1823-1826] 

 D1583/197  Lifehold Leases, co. Mon. (originally with 181). Typed list of 9 leases, 1847-63, with names of lessees and lives. Feb 1916 

 D1583/140-141 Deeds of Purchase 1829 

 D1583/140  Deed of Purchase of Crown Rents in H.M. Forests. 1) Rt. Hon. William Lowther (Viscount Lowther) and William Dacres Adams esq., Commissioners of H.M. Woods, Forests and Land Revenues. 2) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. (1) have contracted to sell to (2) 13 yearly rents due to His Majesty as follows: 1 yearly rent of 16s. 8d. for a house at Abergavenny, last paid by Mrs. Phillips; 1 yearly rent of 1s. for a house at Abergavenny, last paid by Michael Lewis; 1 yearly rent of [illegible] shillings for lands in Lanwenarth, last paid by Mrs. Harris; 1 yearly rent of [illegible] shillings and eight pence for the rectory of Lanfoist, last paid by Rev. [ ] Jenkins; 1 yearly rent of 4s. 8d. for a house at Abergavenny, last paid by Baker Gabb, esq., 1 yearly rent of 6s. 8d. for a house at Abergavenny, last paid by Rev. James Aske Gabb; 1 yearly rent of 1s.6d. for the rectory of Langettock Lingoed, last paid by the Hon. and Rev. [ ] Rodney; 1 yearly rent of 8d. for the Red [illegible] house, Abergavenny, last paid by Mr. Hugh Jones; 1 yearly rent of 6d. for [illegible] certain lands in Langettock Lingoed, last paid by Lesley Morgan; 1 yearly rent of 6d. for a meadow in Lanvihangel, last paid by Mrs. Sarah Pritchard; 1 yearly rent of 2s. for lands in Goytree, last paid by [illegible]; 1 yearly rent of 6s. 8d. for the rectory of Goytree, last paid by Rev. C.W. Blashfield. Consideration £87.10.0. The purchase to be effected under an Act of 1816/17 and an Act of 1824/25. 7 Jul 1829 

 D1583/141  Deed of Purchase of Crown Rents in H.M. Forests 1) Rt. Hon. William Lowther (Viscount Lowther) and William Dacres Adams, esq., Commissioners of H.M. Woods, Forests and Land Revenues. 2) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. (1) have contracted to sell to (2) 8 yearly rents due to His Majesty as follows: 1 yearly rent of 2s. for the rectory of Lanvar Kilgeden, last paid by Rev. S[amuel?] Homfray; 1 yearly rent of 3s. 4d. for the rectory of Llanvihangel, last paid by Rev. [ ] A[ ] Williams; 1 yearly rent of 7s. for the George Inn in Abergavenny, last paid by Rev. Richard Davies; 1 yearly rent of 1s. 6d. for lands in Llanwenarth, last paid by the said Richard Davies; 1 yearly rent of 16s. 4d. for a house in Abergavenny, last paid by Mr. James Price; 1 yearly rent of 3s. 4d. for a cellar in Abergavenny, last paid by the said James Price; 1 yearly rent of 12s. for a house in Abergavenny, last paid by Mr. William Watkins; 1 yearly rent of 13s. 4d. for a house in Abergavenny, last paid by Mr. Morris. Consideration £93.11.4. The purchase to be effected by an Act of 1816/17 and an Act of 1824/25. 7 Jul 1829 

 D1583/9/1-3 Report, etc., on the Marquis of Abergavenny's Mineral Estates, co. Mon., 1901. 1897-1905 

 D1583/9/1 The Report (with a copy) By T. Forster Brown, Guildhall Chambers, Cardiff. With information re. seams, companies; abstract, tables, etc. Jan 1901 

 D1583/9/2 Book of Plans With maps and diagrams of the areas involved. Jan 1901 

 D1583/9/3 Correspondence [Jan 1897-Nov 1905]  

 D1583/178/1-34 Monmouthshire Estate Sale 1920-1921, 1954 

 D1583/178/1 File of Correspondence and Schedules Index to parishes, lifeholds and properties, tenants and lot numbers. Correspondence: April, 1920 - Sept., 1921. List of Lot Numbers, by parish, with details (this forms the bulk of the file). Case to Advise re: proceedings to recover possession of parts of the Settled Estates: by C. Ashwell James, 16 April 1920. Apr 1920-Sep 1921 

 D1583/178/2  Sale Particulars, Monmouthshire Estate (1st Edition). For sale by auction, Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, 18-19 Nov. 1920. Details of the properties (126 lots) pars. Goytre, Mamhilad, Llanthewy Rytherch, Llangattock-nigh-Usk, Bryngwyn, Clytha, Penrhos, Tregare, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanfoist, Llanellen and Abergavenny. With an index to properties. (For Plans, see 178/5-19.) 1920 

 D1583/178/3  General Conditions of Sale (Found with 178/2.) [1920] 

 D1583/178/4 Letter From E. Williams of Rose Cottage, Penpellenny, re an error re: lease. (Found pinned to p. 23 of 178/2). 11 Nov 1920 

 D1583/178/5  Plan No. 1. (Lots 1 - 51) Damaged (3" square portion removed) 1920 

 D1583/178/6-7  Plan No. 2. (Lots 52 - 71a) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/8-9  Plan No. 3. (Lots 71b - 79) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/10-11  Plan No. 4. (Lots 80 - 82) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/12-13  Plan No. 5. (Lots 82a - 93a) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/14-15  Plan No. 6. (Lots 94 - 101) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/16-17  Plan No. 7. (Lots 102 - 104) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/18-19  Plan No. 8. (Lots 105 - 126) 2 copies. 1920 

 D1583/178/20  Sale particulars, Monmouthshire Estate. (Sale Edition - Amended) Duplicate of 178/2, with added note of conveyances made and to whom. 1920 

 D1583/178/21  General Conditions of Sale Duplicate of 178/3 [1920] 

 D1583/178/22  List of Proposed Reserve Prices. With lot numbers and values. [1920] 

 D1583/178/23  (Rough Draft) Rental, Monmouthshire Estate. With names of tenants, properties, acreages and rents. 1920 

 D1583/178/24  Result of Auction at Abergavenny, Nov.18/19, 1920. Names of purchasers, addresses, with purchase money, deposit, balance and lot numbers. [1920] 

 D1583/178/25-26  Plan No. 1. 2 copies. Duplicate of 178/5 (both undamaged). 1920 

 D1583/178/27  Plan No. 2. Duplicate of 178/6,7. 1920 

 D1583/178/28  Plan No. 3. Duplicate of 178/8,9. 1920 

 D1583/178/29  Plan No. 4 Duplicate of 178/10,11. 1920 

 D1583/178/30  Plan No. 5. Duplicate of 178/12,13. 1920 

 D1583/178/31  Plan No. 6. Duplicate of 178/14,15. 1920 

 D1583/178/32  Plan No. 7. Duplicate of 178/16,17. 1920 

 D1583/178/33  Plan No. 8. Duplicate of 178/18,19. 1920 

 D1583/178/34  Correspondence Re: Beech Lane, Goytre: illegal entry on alleged private road. 2 items. Nov 1954  

Miscellaneous 1818-1939 

 D1583/42/1-7  Land Tax Redemption Certificates. 1818 

 D1583/42/1 Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanthewy Rytherch, Llantillio Pertholey Citra, Llanwenarth Citra and Abergavenny parishes. Oct 1818 

 D1583/42/2 Longtown, Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford. Nov 1818 

 D1583/42/3 Bryngwin Nov 1818 

 D1583/42/4 Penrose Oct 1818 

 D1583/42/5 Aberystruth Nov 1818 

 D1583/42/6 Llanfoist Nov 1818 

 D1583/42/7 Note re: certificates. 1818 

 D1583/73  Correspondence re Appointments of a) R.B. Gabb as solicitor for Mons. Estate. b) G. Harris as sub-agent. (10 items) 1869 

 D1583/215 (Copy) Statutory Declaration (originally with 202). By William Lloyd, esq., to verify the heirship of John Lloyd, esq., to his 3 aunts and of the heirship of John Farquhar Lloyd, esq., to his father, the said John Lloyd. With a list of certificates originally annexed to the declaration (re baptisms, marriages and burials, 1771-1870) and a pedigree. 1 item. 19 Dec 1871  

 D1583/93/1-6 Monmouthshire County Council (Waterworks) Bill 1908 

 D1583/93/1  Printed copy of bill (with list of proposed amendments) 1908 

 D1583/93/2  Petition against the bill (by William, Marquess of Abergavenny) 1908 

 D1583/93/3 Particulars of Monmouthshire Estate of Marquess of Abergavenny 1908 

 D1583/93/4 Notices (from Clerk of M.C.C., to Marquess of Abergavenny) re lands of latter affected by the Bill, in pars. Llanwenarth Ultra and Citra, Blaenavon, Abersychan, Aberystruth, Abertillery, Abergavenny (all co. Mon.,) and Brynmawr U.D. (co. Brecon) Dec 1907 

 D1583/93/5  Press cuttings re Bill 1908 

 D1583/93/6  Amendments (proposed by promoters) to the Bill. 1908 

 D1583/214  Correspondence re Premises on Lord Abergavenny's Estate in co. Mon. (originally with 202). 1 bundle. 1903-1917  

 D1583/217 Correspondence re: Chief Rents on Lord Abergavenny's Estates, co. Mon. (originally with 203). 1916-1926 

 D1583/14/8  Letter re: Mineral Rents. From Gabb and Walford, solicitors, to G.E. Macbean, esq. (? estate steward). Re punctual payment of the rents; Blaenavon and Nantyglo rents paid to Mr. Delves. 19 Feb 1892 

 D1583/18/27  Correspondence re: Rights of Way Act, 1932 Between Blaenavon Co., Blaenavon Council and Lord Abergavenny's Estate Office. 13 Sep 1934-24 Sep 1934  

 D1583/18/29  Note of Rent Payments By Eridge Green Estate Office. 1931-1939 

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Estates in Herefordshire (by Parish) 

Parish of Clodock 

 D1583/2/7  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Pugh of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £55. A messuage, barn, cowhouse, 2 gardens, 2 orchards and 6 parcels of land of 30 acres Winchester measure, called Tyr y Venlon and Tyr y fosty, par. Clodock, in occupation of (2). For natural lives of Mary, Anne and Martha Pugh, daughters of (2). Rent £0.2.6. and 2 capons. Witnesses: Augustus Harries, Anth. Bradshaw and Robert Jennings. Endorsed: Memo. - "Ann Pugh dead. T.M." (28 June 1718). 30 Nov 1687 

 D1583/2/2  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Phillipp David of Olphen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £55 (as a fine). A messuage with appurtenances and 9 parcels of land of about 38 acres, in the occupation of Jane Powell, widow, and in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For natural lives of Phillipp, Blanch and Joane, the son and daughters of (2) by Elizabeth, his wife. Rent £0.3.6. and 2 capons, with suit of court (manor of Ewyas Lacy). Witnesses: Ro. Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. Endorsed: (a)Memo. -"The original not produced. All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). (b)Note - "What land is this? It is stated to be in Clodock which is wrong". 30 Jan 1687-1688 

  D1583/4/33-34 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Morgan of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman. A sheepcott and 27 acres of land in St. Clodock, late in lease to John Pugh and now in the possession of (2). For the lives of Thomas, aged 28, William, aged 22 and Elizabeth, aged 19, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court, and a couple of fat capons on Christmas Day each year. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Wattam; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert on 12 May, 1742, witnesses David Williams and Walter Beavan. 25 May 1742 

 D1583/4/35  Note (originally with 4/33). Specifying areas of land leased with a sheepcott - i.e., 2 pieces of arable land of about 6 acres each, 1 piece of arable land of about 4 acres, 1 piece of meadow of about 4½ acres and 2 pieces of pasture land of about 2 acres. Undated 

 D1583/4/93-94 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Ann David of par. Clodock, Co. Heref., wid., and devisee of Phillip David, late of par. Clodock, labourer, deceased. Recites surrender of former lease granted by William, Lord Abergavenny, long since deceased, to Phillip David, dec'd., dated 28 Feb., 1738, for certain lives, one of which is still living. Consideration £20.5.0. A house occupied by (2), with buildings, garden and 2½ acres of land in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For the lives of Ann David, aged about 70, John David, son of (2), aged about 35 and William Prichard, aged about 15, son of William Prichard of Newton township, co. Heref., husbandman. Rent £0.2.0. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and £0.5.0. at the alienation of the said premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: George Henry Nevill, W. Morgan; John Gilbert, James Beavan. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 3 July 1776; witnesses James Beavan, William Evans. A new lease granted 29 Sept., 1812 to Mary Williams, spin., niece of John David. 25 Mar 1776 

Keven Bach Common 1728-1740 

 D1583/2/109  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Lucas Price of Keven bach, par. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and garden with 1 close of land of 1 Winchester acre, in the occupation of (2), lying on a common or waste ground called the Keven bach (boundaries given). For the lives of Ann Price, aged 25, Martha Price, aged 19 and Hannah Price, aged 16, daughters of (2). Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/4/24 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Blanch Grove of St. Michael Church Erskley, co. Heref., wid. A house and 1 acre of land on Kevenbach in St. Clodock, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For the lives of (2) and Thomas and Simon, sons of Simon Watkins of St. Clodock, aged 5 and 3 respectively. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 27 Oct 1740 

Maenglas, Byhome and Caie deum yr hewle (Lady Meadow) 1732-1752 

 D1583/3/9  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) William Prosser of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A parcel of land in par. Cluddock, in possession of (2), and called Maineglasse and Byhome, of about 40 acres, and also 3 parcels of arable and pasture of about 12 acres, called Lady meadow or Keye dem yr hewl. For the lives of (2), aged 60 and Thomas, his son, aged 24. Rent 2 live capons and £0.9.7., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: William Reece and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/66  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., wid. Consideration £70. All those parcels of land called Maine Glase and Byhome of about 40 acres and 3 parcels of arable and pasture ground of 12 acres called the Lady Meadow and Caie de um yr hewle, par. Clodock, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of William Prosser, aged 9, Thomas Prosser, aged 4 and John Prosser, aged 2, 3 sons of (2), from 2 Feb., 1752. Rent £0.9.7.p.a., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses: Delayhay Symonds, John Gilbert. 26 Mar 1752 

Wain Vellin Farm (Wayn Vawr) 1702-1750 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/62  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Rowland Jennins of Longtowne, co. Heref., gent. Consideration £20. A piece of land called Wayn Vawr or Wayne Velen now in the possession of (2) (boundaries given), par. ?Clodock. For lives of (2), Elizabeth, his wife and John, their son. Rent £0.6.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Da(vid) Havard, rector of Lanvihangell- iuxta-Uske and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "John is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 24 Jun 1702 

 D1583/4/39  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Parry of the township of Longtown, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £38. A piece of ground called Wayn Vaur or Wayn Velen, in the possession of (2) and in Longtown (boundaries given). For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e., James Parry, aged 9, John Parry, aged 4 and Anne Parry, aged 1, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.6.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Ben(?edict) Gilbert and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749-1750 

 D1583/148 Schedule of Deeds re: Wain Vellin Farm, par. Clodock, co. Heref. Recites indentures, copy wills, abstract of title, accounts and plan, June, 1728 to Feb., 1876. Parties named. [Early 18th century] 

 D1583/2/32  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Joseph Symonds of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £14. A parcel of land antiently meadow called Enys Yarle of 8 acres (boundaries given), par. Clodock, co. Heref., now or late in possession of (2). For lives of John Symonds, jr., Thomas Symonds and Joseph Symonds, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.6. and "two fatt henns". Witnesses (SD): Benjamin Delayhay and George Vaughan. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 6 Dec 1700 

 D1583/4/1 Upper Mescoed 8 Feb 1736-1737 

General note

See also later sections for Upper Mescoed

 D1583/4/1 Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Christopher of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer and Sarah, his wife. A house, garden, orchards and 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Clodocke, in the occupation of (2), excepting timber and mineral rights. For the lives of David Pitt, son of the said Sarah, aged 21, Samuel Sanders, grandson of the said Sarah, aged 2 and Sarah Sanders, granddaughter of the said Sarah, aged 8. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and Job Gilbert. Note: the lease signed by Sarah Christopher due to the decease of Thomas Christopher. 8 Feb 1736-1737 

Lower Mescoed 1693-1802 

General note

See also later sections for Lower Mescoed

 D1583/2/10 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergevenny. 2) John Philip of par. Clodock, co. Heref., taylor. Consideration 20s. A cottage lately inhabited by (2), with 4 acres, on a waste owned by (1) and called Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For natural lives of (2) and James and Mary Philip, son and daughter of Moses Philip, brother of (2). Rent 2s. Witnesses: (SD): Edward Thomas and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: (2) is dead, James Philip "gone beyond sea and supposed to be dead". (18 June 1718). 17 Jan 1692-1693 

 D1583/2/120-121 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) Joseph Roberts of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land in Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged 35, and Joseph, his son, aged 5 and Helen, his daughter, aged 9 years. Rent £2.14.0. (as a fine) and £0.4.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr., Job Gilbert and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Memo. re Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert to (2). 15 Mar. 1732/3. Witnesses Rowland Lewis and Mary Lewis. (b) Memo. that (2), his wife and daughter have been dead some years and that it is uncertain if Joseph, son of (2), is living. The above premises are vested in John Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman, who wishes to surrender the lease to (1) so that a new one might be made, to Thomas Lewis, his son, for the lives of Thomas Lewis, Sarah, his wife and Sarah, their daughter. 21 Dec., 1781. Witnesses: John Lewis and Thomas Williams. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/6-7  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergevenny. 2) Mary Lewis of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., widow. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 50, and Thomas, aged 15 and John, aged 12, her sons. Rent £2.11.0. for the first year and £0.1.0. p.a., thereafter. Witnesses: John Day and Robert Mathew. Memo. (endorsed): Livery of seisin, 18 April 1733, given by Job Gilbert, witnesses Rowland Lewis and John Gilbert. Subjection of above premises by (2) to £19.19.0., to be paid to Edward ...... 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/8 Note By William Jones. Cites lease of Thomas Lewis (?son of (2) in 3.6 and 7) of Newton, par. Cloddock, outlining property by Lower Mescode Common, held freehold of Phillip Lewis of Diffrin, copyhold of John Lewis under Lord Abergavenny and freehold of Benjamin Lewis. 2 lives in being. A new lease to be granted to Thomas Lewis for his life, his brother John's and that of James Lewis, son of Thomas, aged 23. 16 Nov., 1784 - James Lewis paid entry fine of £9.0.0. and £2.12.6. for the leases. 6 Jul 1784 

 D1583/3/24  Lease for Lives (Counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Price, par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2½ acres of land on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 65, Elizabeth, his daughter, aged 26 and John, her bastard son, aged 2. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/23  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Beavan of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., tailor. A house, garden, orchards and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 41, Anne, the wife of John Prichard of the Mescoed, aged 38 and Mary, daughter of (2), aged 4. Rent £0.1.0. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/25  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Prichard of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., cordwainer. A piece of land, in the occupation of (2), of 1½ acres on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock. For the lives of (2), aged 50, James, his son, aged 16 and Anne, his daughter, aged 14. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/26-27 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Weaver, par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., wid. A house and 1 acre of land on Lower Mescoed common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of Anne, daughter of (2), aged 28, Thomas, son of (2)'s brother Thomas Weaver, aged 15 and James Emry of par. Abydoore, aged 26. Rent £0.0.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew and John Day. Endorsed (on 3.26): Note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May 1734. Witness: Charles Thomas. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/28  Note (originally with 3/26,27). James Emry dead, Anne (nee Weaver) aged about 76, Thomas Weaver aged about 63. Abraham Weaver of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, owner and occupier of the property wishes to take a new lease for the lives of: himself, aged about 43, James Lewis, son of Thomas Lewis of par. Bacton, farmer, aged about 5 and Mary Lewis, daughter of Benjamin Lewis of Newton, yeoman, aged about 2. Fine 3 guineas. [c.1782] 

 D1583/3/15-16 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Thomas of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2 acres of land on Lower Mescoed Common, par. St. Cluddock, in occupation of (2). For the lives of Charles, David and Elizabeth, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert, John Day and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert, 7 Oct. 1734; witnessed by Charles Thomas and Charles Thomas, younger son of (2). (b) Memo. re receipt of £26.5.0. by Thomas Thomas 15 Jan. 1735/6; witnessed by John Powell and Job Gilbert. (c) Memo. re: payment of £5 for the above lease, by Charles Thomas; witnessed by Thomas Beavan. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/17  Note (originally with 3/15 and 3/16). "Description of Leasehold lands in Longtown now held by Charles Thomas", shoemaker, on Lower Mesecode, Longtown (boundaries given). The lease to be for the lives of Elizabeth Thomas, his wife, aged about 43 and Charles ?the younger, aged about 21 and John Thomas, aged about 19, two of his sons. With addition of 10 Oct. 1791. 20 Sep 1791 

 D1583/3/18  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Price of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., tailor. A house, garden, orchard and 1½ acres of land on the Lower Mescoed, par. St. Cluddock and in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 55 years and Thomas, aged 28 and James, aged 6, his sons. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 1 Feb 1734 

 D1583/3/19-20 Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Margaret Jones of par. St. Cluddock, co. Heref., widow. A house and 1 acre of land on Lower Mescoed Common, par. St. Cluddock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of Margaret, daughter of (2), aged 27, Walter Powell, grandson of (2), aged 6 and John Jones, grandson of (2), aged 4. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: (a)Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May, 1734. Witnesses Thomas Thomas and William Jones. (b)Memo. that William Morgan of par. Langaron, co. Heref., labourer, assigns to Walter Powel a lease of "a little place" on a Common called Lower Mescoide, for £4, Margeret Jones, sister of W.M., being left in possession for her life, at a rent of £0.4.0. p.a. Witnesses: Henry Powell and Ben. Smith. 1 Feb 1733-1734 

 D1583/3/21  Lease for Lives (originally with 3/19-20). 1) William Morgan of par. Langaren, co. Heref., husbandman. 2) Walter Powell of par. TreeTire, co. Heref., husbandman. Recites lease of 1 Feb. 1733/4 (3/19,20). Consideration £4.5.0. (1) Conveys to (2) the above lease and property therein for the residue of the term mentioned at the rent, etc., stated. Witnesses: Richard Bowen and John Gilbert. 22 Apr 1754 

 D1583/3/22  Lease for Lives (originally with 3/19,20). 1) Walter Powell of par. TreeTire, co. Heref., husbandman. 2)Richard Bowen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. Recites 3/19,20 and the death of Margaret Jones, Lessee, without settling the premises therein which descended to William Morgan, her eldest son and heir; recites also 3/21. Consideration £8.12.6. A house and 1 acre of land, with the above indentures, as described in 3/19,20, for the residue of the term and the rent stated therein. Witnesses: John Prichard and John Gilbert. 1 Feb 1755 

 D1583/3/43  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Evan Davis of Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A house, garden, orchards and 2 acres of land on the Lower Mescoed now in the possession of (2). For the lives of Joan, wife of (2), Margaret, daughter of (2), aged 20 and James, son of William Harris of Kenchurch, husbandman, aged 5. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr., and Job Gilbert. 10 Dec 1735 

 D1583/4/2-3  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Pritchard of par. St. Clodocke, co. Heref., carpenter. A house, gardens, orchards and 1½ acres of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodocke. For the lives of (2), aged 35, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 41 and Sarah Christopher, wife of Thomas Christopher of Upper Mescoed, labourer. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John ?Wallam; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsements: (a)Livery of seisin, 10 June, 1737, witnessed by William Morgan, William Lewis and Walter Powell. (b)Lease expired March, 1702 on death of Elizabeth Prichard, the last surviving life. (c)Lease formerly granted to Jane Reynold. 8 Feb 1736-1737 

 D1583/4/4  Letter (see 4/2) By William Jones. Re: land described in 4/2 (lease expiring Mar. or April, 1782) - further description of property, with boundaries. N.B. Now in occupation of James Farr, but to be granted to Philip Jones of Longtown, farmer, for the lives of the same Philip Jones of par. Clodock, yeoman, aged 65, Rachel, his wife, aged 52 and William Jones, youngest son of John Jones, and nephew of Philip Jones, of par. Abydore, co. Heref., farmer, aged about 14. (The added note dated 8 Oct. 1782, and receipting £18 fine from Philip Jones.) 13 Apr 1782 

 D1583/4/10  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip David of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 2 acres of land in the occupation of (2), on the Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of (2), aged 35, Ann, his wife, aged 38 and Hannah, the wife of Thomas Robert of the township of Llanvaynoe, co. Heref., labourer, aged 40. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and John Day, jr. 28 Feb 1738-1739 

 D1583/4/11-12  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Ann Lloyd of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., spinster. A house, garden, orchard and land thereto belonging of 1½ acres on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 23, James, her brother, aged 16 and James Beavan of the township of Newton, par. St. Clodock, bachelor, aged 31. Rent £0.0.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, John Day, jr., and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin, 16 July, 1739, witnessed by Job Gilbert, Phillip Davies and Thomas Thomas. 28 Feb 1738-1739 

 D1583/4/25-26 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Charles Thomas of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house and 1½ acres of land on the Lower Mescoed. For the lives of (2), Charles, his son, aged 10 and Rachael, his daughter, aged 5. Rent £0.1.0. 0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, Edward Bannister; Job Gilbert, John Day. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin on 4 Aug. 1841 by Job Gilbert. Witnesses James Lloyd and Charles Thomas. Note: "This lease expired in Sept., 1805 on the death of Rachel Jones, the surviving life therein named". 26 Dec 1740 

 D1583/4/36-37 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Anne Loyd of par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., wid. All that ½ acre of land on Lower Mescoed, par. St. Clodock, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of James, her son, aged 19, Hannah, aged 17 and Elizabeth, aged 15, her daughters. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Wattam; John Day, ?T. Williams. 25 May 1742 

 D1583/4/44-45 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Phillips of par. Abydoor, co. Heref., bachelor. Consideration £12.12.0. A cottage with 3 acres of land, in the possession of Elizabeth Phillips, wid., mother of (2), on Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For 3 lives from 2 Feb. 1751, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 21, Elizabeth Phillips, his sister, aged 25 and John Morgan, aged 6, son of John Morgan of par. Abydoor, husbandman. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; John Morgan, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 May 1751, and regranting of lease 29 Sept. 1826 to John ......y. 23 Jan 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/74-75 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Charles Thomas of par. Clodock, co. Heref., carpenter. Consideration £15. An old, decayed cottage, garden and lands of 3 acres on lower Mescoed, par. Clodock and in the possession of (2). For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged about 28, Charles, aged about 12 and James, aged about 8, 2 sons of (2) and Mary, his wife. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, John Pankhurst; Thomas Beavan, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 26 Jan., 1758, witnesses Thomas Beavan and Charles Thomas the Elder. with attached receipt for £15, being a fine paid by (2) to (1), for the granting of a new lease, 26 Jan. 1758. 25 Jul 1757 

 D1583/4/76  Note (originally with 4/74). Re: leasehold lands late of Charles Thomas, dec's. A ruinous cottage and garden, 2 closes of meadow, 2 closes of pasture, 2 closes of arable, in all 3a.3r.4p., and valued at about £3.0.0. p.a. (boundaries given). [this part is undated]. 23 Mar. 1802: John Thomas of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, died Feb. 1802 (and was the eldest son of Charles Thomas who died c. 1789 who left a widow named Mary who died c. 1797). It is doubtful if James Thomas, one of the lives named in 4/74, is still living. He was in the county (Herefordshire) c.1800 for a short time and then returned to London and has not since been heard of. 14 May, 1802: a new leasehold to be granted to John Thomas of Lower Mescoed, shoemaker, aged 29, for his own life, that of Elizabeth, his wife, aged 29 and that of Elizabeth, their daughter, aged about 4, fine £35. [c.1802] 

 D1583/4/78  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Beavan of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £14. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, now in the possession of Susanna Beavan, widow and John Prichard, on lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged 36, William Phillips, son of John Phillips of par. Ewyasharrold, weaver, aged about 13 and Thomas Prosser, aged about 13, son of Thomas Prosser of par. Ewyasharrold, yeoman, from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Gilbert and John Phillips. 20 Jul 1758 

Forest Hene 1688-1792 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/29  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergavenny. 2) Henry Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.7.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 25 covers of land in Forest Hene, belonging to (1), in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of Philip and Abraham, sons of (2) and Sibill, daughter of (2). Rent £0.12.6., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.8.4. as a heriot. Suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manorial court. Witnesses (SD): William Rogers and Malachi Jones. Endorsed: "Sibill is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/6 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Henry Prosser of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £9.7.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 25 covers, in the Forest Hian, par. Clodock. For natural lives of Phillip (sic) and Adam ("In the original Abraham and not Adam" - margin note), his son and Sibill, his daughter. Rent £0.12.6., with £0.0.4. an ancient rent for the premises and £0.8.4. for a heriot; suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (S & D, etc.): James Morgan, Thos. Delahay and Anthony Bradshaw. "Sibill is dead. T.M." (19 June 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/5 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Watkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine) £4.17.6. A messuage occupied by (2) with 13 covers, in the Forest Hian, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Catherine, his wife and Sem, their son. Rent £0.6.6., with £0.0.4, an ancient rent for the premises and £0.4.4. for a heriot; suit at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (S & D, etc.): Richard Croft, William Prichard and James Prichard, jr. Endorsed: Memo - "This lease is in being, May 15 1702". "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 11 Feb 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/23  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) John Powell of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.7.6. A messuage inhabited by (2) with 25 covers, lying within (1)'s forest of Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Frances, his wife and William, his son. Rent £0.12.10. and £0.8.4. as a heriot, with suit of court at manor of Ewyas Lacy. Witnesses: (S & D) Edward Thomas and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "Frances is dead". (19 June 1718). 27 Mar 1693 

 D1583/2/24 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Walter Watkins of par. Clodocke, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £9.0.0. A messuage occupied by (2) with 24 covers and 1 decayed cottage and 1 cover of land adjoining the 24 covers, all within Forest Hene belonging to (1) and in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), Margery, his wife and Noah, his son. Rent £0.12.0., with an ancient rent of £0.0.4. and £0.8.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Will. Prichard and Andrew ?Wine. Endorsed: (a) "Margery only in being" (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. that mining and hunting rights are reserved to (1), and that (1) will grant a new lease to the next relation of the last tenant under the present rent, fine and heriot, should all 3 lives expire before (1). 12 Sep 1693 

 D1583/2/13  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Malachi Jones of par. Clodock, co. Heref., tanner. Consideration £6. A dwelling-house, lately occupied by Samuel Thomas, with 20 acres of land, lying within a forest belonging to (1), called Forest Hene, par. Clodocke (mining and hunting rights excepted). For natural lives of Samuel Thomas and Daniel and Dinah, his brother and sister. Rent £0.13.0., £0.0.4. for an ancient rent, and £0.6.8. as a heriot. With memo. re: possible renewal of lease. Witnesses (S & D): David Price and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: (a)All the lives in being. (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. - (1) promises (2) that if (1) survives the within-named lives, that he will regrant the premises to the next relation of the last tenant for 3 lives, the rent, fine and heriot not to exceed that stated in the lease. Witnesses: W. Mitchell and Henry Roger. Dated as lease. 19 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/14  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Anne Prichard of par. Clodock, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £1.10.0. A house and 10 acres of land in the tenure of (2), lying in Forest Hene belonging to (1), in par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), David, the son of Henry Price of the said Forest and Henry Davies. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.3.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Hum(phrey) Thomas, George Chapman and Thomas Price. Endorsed: (a)"This lease is in being. 15 May, 1702". (b)"All the lives in being". (18 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/22  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Jone Griffith of par. Clodock, co. Heref. Consideration £0.15.0. A cottage occupied by (2), with 5 covers of land, in Forest Hene in ownership of (1) and in par. Clodock. Natural lives of (2), Noah, her son and Blanch, her daughter. Rent £0.1.8., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.1.8. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Constance Thomas. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/21  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Thomas Price of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £1.16.0. A messuage inhabited by (2) with 12 covers of land, within Forest Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of John, Watkin and William, three sons of (2). Rent £0.6.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.4.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Malachi Jones, Henry Symonds and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/20  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) John Jenkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £1.19.0. A house lately occupied by (2) with 13 covers of land, lying within (1)'s Forest of Hene, par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2) and John and David, his sons. Rent £0.6.6., with an ancient rent of £0.0.4. and £0.4.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Stephen Watkins and Richard Croft. Endorsed: "John Jenkins the lessee is dead". (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/19  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Zachary Griffith of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £0.15.0. A cottage and 5 acres of land, late in possession of Margret Griffith, lying in Forest Hene belonging to (1) and in par. Clodock. For natural lives of (2), Elizabeth, his wife and Elizabeth, their daughter. Rent £0.2.6. Witnesses (S & D): John Watkins and Richard Croft. Endorsed: (a)"This lease in being. 15 May, 1702". (b)"Zachary only living. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/17  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Thomas Jones of par. Clodocke, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £2.8.0. A dwelling house now or lately occupied by (2) with 16 covers of land, lying in Forest Hene, par. Clodocke. For natural lives of (2), David his brother and Elizabeth his sister. Rent £0.8.0., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.5.4. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Ro. Jenings. Endorsed: "David is dead. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/15-16 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord of Abergevenny. 2) Robert Lewis of par. Llanigon, co. Brecon, yeoman. Consideration £1.2.6. A dwelling-house lately occupied by (2), with 3 acres of land, within Forest Hene, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For natural lives of (2), Katherine, his wife and William, their son. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.0.4. as an ancient rent and £0.1.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (S & D): Malachi Jones and Will. Prichard; W. Mitchell and Hen. Roger. Endorsed: (a)Memo. by Hen. Symonds, attorney, witnesses Will. Prichard and Hen. Roger), re Livery of seisin to (2). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 20 Jan 1693-1694 

 D1583/2/18  Agreement 1) Thomas Jones of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Sachary Griffitts of Crasswall, par. Clodocke, yeoman. Recites 2.16 above, and a marriage planned by and between (1) and Joan Davies, daughter of Walter Davies of Nant y Barr, par. Dorston, co. Heref., yeoman, deceased. Consideration £12.0.0. Property in 2.16. above, for and during the continuance of the original lease (2.16). (2) to allow (1) to enjoy the premises until the marriage takes place whereupon (2) shall take possession. Witnesses (SD): John Watkins and Thos. Price. Endorsed: Memo. re: receipt of consideration of £12 by (1) as Joan Davies' marriage portion. 18 May 1718 

 D1583/2/31  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Joseph Jones of Craswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 23 acres of land and a decayed messuage with 1½ acres of land in the Forest aforesaid (sic - Forest Hene) adjoining the first property and in the former occupation of the late James Hughes, with liberty to enclose 3 more acres from the forest waste, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy in co. Heref. Mining rights excepted. For lives of (2), Beniamine Jones and Anne Jones, son and daughter of Malachi Jones of Forest Heane, tanner. Rent £0.14., with £0.7.0. as a heriot and suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (SD): George Vaughan and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "Benjamine and Mary at Pensilvania, Joseph is living. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 25 May 1695 

 D1583/2/30 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Perrott of Craswell, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 12 acres of land in the waste of Forest Hene, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. (mineral rights excepted). For lives of (2), John Perrott, son of Phillipp Perrott of Dorston, co. Heref., and William Perrott, son of William Perrott of Lanveynoe, co. Heref., yeoman. Rent £0.6.4. and £0.4.0. as a heriot, with suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor court. Witnesses (SD): George Vaughan and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "All lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 25 May 1699 

 D1583/2/40-41 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Robert Lewis of Luniggon (Llanigon) co. Brecon, yeoman. Consideration £3. A messuage, now or late inhabited by William Lewis, father-in-law of (2), with 4 covers of land, lying within Forest Hian, par. Clodock (and which premises were leased by indenture of 11 Feb. 1687/8 by George, late Lord Bergevenny, to William Lewis of par. Clodock, yeoman, father-in-law of (2), which lease being now void). For lives of (2) and William Lewis and John Lewis, sons of (2). Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot. Witnesses: Thomas Atkinson, Arthur Lloyd and John Money. Endorsed: (a) Mining rights, etc., reserved to (1). (b) Delivery of seisin made to (2). Witnesses: Blance Grey and William ........... 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/72  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Lyson Price of Long Towne, co. Heref. Consideration £7. A house and 20½ covers of land, late in the possession of Mathew Powell, and being part of Forrest Heane, par. Clodock. For the lives of Sarah, the wife of Thomas Powell, Margery, their daughter and Thomas Price, son of (2). Rent £0.11.4., with £0.11.4. as a heriot and with suit of court at Ewyas Lacy manor. Witnesses (SD): William Osman and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a) Memo. of 6 Aug., 1708, that Henry Symonds, attorney of (1), has delivered seisin to (2) of the above premises. Witnessed by Abraham Prossor. (b)(1) has granted the premises to John Davies (N.D.). 15 Jun 1706 

 D1583/2/75  Lease for Lives 1) Howell Morgan of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman, and Sarah, his wife, John Griffitts of Crasswall, yeoman, and Margery, his wife and David Watkins of Crasswall, yeoman. 2) Henry Davies of par. Old Castle, co. Mon., yeoman. Recites 2/72 and indenture of 26 Aug. 1708. Consideration £90. Property as in 2/72. For the lives of the said Sarah Morgan and the said Margery Griffitts. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Davis, Thomas Perott and Thomas Price; Nathan. Lewis, David Watkins. 23 Oct 1722 

 D1583/2/73-74 Assignment of Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Lyson Price of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Catherine Powell of Crasswall, co. Heref., widow of Mathew Powell, late deceased. 3) David Watkins of Crasswall, yeoman. Recites 2.72. Consideration £3.6.8., paid by (2) to (1), and £20 paid by (3) to (1). (1) assigns to (3) the property described in 2.72. For the lives described in 2.64 (a). Witnesses (SD): Malachi Jones, Da(vid) Price, William ?Exton and Tho(mas) ?Price; Thomas Perot, Abraham Prosser and Thomas Price. 26 Aug 1708 

 D1583/2/90  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Elizabeth Lloyd of par. Clodock, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage and 3 acres of land on Forrest Hene Common, in the possession of (2), lying in par. Clodock (boundaries given). For lives of (2), William David, son of Robert David of Lannellew, co. Brecon, and Bridges Thomas, son of Humphry Thomas, esq. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Memo. - "that on the re-granting of this lease there was a former lease surrendred wherein Mr. Bridges Thomas was the surviving life". Endorsed: Job Gilbert delivered seisin to (2), 29 Oct., 1719. Witnessed by John Watkins and Noah Griffith. Lease re-granted to David Gilbert, 1790. 6 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/91  Note (found with 2/90). William Davies, last surviving life in amended lease, died at Partrishow on Tuesday, 8 June, 1790. Premises now occupied by David Gilbert and consist of a house, a barn, 1½ acres of meadow and 1½ acres of arable. [c.1790] 

 D1583/2/92  Note (found with 2/90). List of leasehold lands in possession of David Gilbert at Forrest Hean, Crasswell and note re lease for 3 lives of 1790 (David, James and John Gilbert, sons of David Gilbert, lessee). Fine £16. [c.1790] 

 D1583/2/114-115 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Perrott of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., tanner. A house, gardens, orchards and 12 covers of land situate on the old Forrest, par. Cluddock, now in occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 50, Elinor, aged 18 and Alice, aged 4, both being daughters of Thomas Jones, late of par. St. Michael Church Eskley, carpenter, deceased. Rent £2.15.10. (as a fine) and £0.5.10. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior, Job Gilbert and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: (a) Job Gilbert for (1) authorises (2) to assign the lease to whom he wishes. 9 April 1733. (b) Memo. re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses Robert Shaw and William Powell. 9 April, 1733. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/29-30 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. Willia, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Powell of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage and 25 customary acres in Forrest Heyne, par. St. Clodock, in the occupation of (2) (boundary given). For the lives of William, aged 17, John, aged 16 and Samuel, aged 12, sons of (2). Rent £3.2.10. for the first year and £0.12.10. p.a., thereafter, with £0.8.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Mary Day. Endorsed (on 29): (a)Livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 10 June, 1734. Witnesses: Henry Lewis and Henry Prosser. (b)John Day, steward to (1), licenses (2) to assign the lease to Thomas Perrott for £30, 11 June, 1734. Witness: Mary Day. (c)John Gilbert, steward to (1), licenses (2) to assign the lease to his son John Powell for the payment of (2)'s debts. 20 Jun 1733 

 D1583/4/16-17 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Jones of the township of Craswell, (par.) St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchard and 16 covers of land on old forest in par. St. Clodock and in the possession of (2). For the lives of Hannah, aged 19, David, aged 16 and Joan, aged 13, the son and daughters of (2). Rent £0.8.4., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Wattam [? Nattam] and Robert Mathew; Job Gilbert and John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, witnessed by Henry Davis, David Jones and John Gilbertes. (4/16 has an appended note that the lease to be renewed to Elizabeth Jones of Crasswall, widow of David Jones, dec'd., one life now in being, 15 Feb. 1803). 5 Oct 1739 

 D1583/4/48  Note (originally with 4/45, sub Lower Mescoed). Description of leasehold lands of Hannah Jones, spin., of Crasswall, at Forrest Hean, in possession of James Jones at £5.0.0. p.a., rent. (Boundaries given.) April, 1792. Lease to Hannah Jones to be granted for the lives of herself, aged about 67 and Samuel Jones, son of James Jones, aged about 5 and ?Richard Williams, sole surviving life of the original lease. Fine £40. 18 June, 1792 - James Jones paid Mr. Kinsey £20 of the fine. 28 Sept. 1792 - James Jones paid remaining £20. See also 3/38-40; 4/5; 4/27; 4/41-42; 4/46-47; 4/49-51; 4/61-63; 4/88-92 (sub Crasswall). 1792 

 D1583/268 Tithe Map Correspondence 1932 

 D1583/268  Correspondence re: tithe maps of Longtown and Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Herefs. Between E. Gaisford and Rev. H. Astbury, vicar of Clodock. (5 items) Nov 1932 

Leases etc. Re: Newton Township, Par. Clodock, co. Hereford 1702-1915 

 D1583/2/68  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of Hollinwood, co. Heref., gent. A cottage, 2 acres of land in possession of John Jones and half an acre of land in the possession of Thomas James, in Newtown, co. Heref. For natural lives of Thomas Lewis and William Lewis, sons of (2) and Elizabeth, daughter of (2). Rent £0.0.6., with £0.0.6. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries, Edward Waters and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: "William Lewis is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/3/35-36 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Lewis of Newton, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., joiner. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land called Shop Vach on the Lower Mescoed, Newton, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of John, son of (2), aged 21, Anne, daughter of (2), aged 14 and Thomas Edwards, grandson of (2), aged 1. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day; Ro. Jenings, Sr., Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 3/35): (a)Note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, Nov. 1734. Witnesses: ?William Edwards, Thomas Thomas and John Jones. (b)Ann Lewis, one of the above lives, deceased; the other two in being. Sept. 1781. 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/3/37  Letter (originally with 3/35-36). Addressed to Mr. Kinsey and headed as a "Description of premises intended to be leased to Mr. Edmond Lewis". Consisting of 1 close of meadow and 2 small covers (boundaries given), by Newton, par. St. Clodock. "N.B. there has been a Cottage formerly which has been pulled down and the Materials taken to make additional Buildings on other Leasehold Lands by the late John Lewis many years ago". In another hand - "Thomas Edwards is the only surviving life". A lease of the premises made to Edmond Lewis for the lives of Sarah, his wife, aged 32, Sarah, her daughter by her first husband, aged 11 years and Ann Lewis, daughter of Edmond Lewis, aged 3. Fine £8.8.0.; leases, etc. £3.13.6. 17 Dec. 1793 - E. Lewis paid Mr. Kinsey £12.1.6. no date 

 D1583/4/84-85 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Lewis of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., tailor. Consideration £14. A cottage occupied by (2), with outhouse, garden, orchard and 2 acres of land, on lower Mescoed, Newton township, par. Clodock. For the lives of Mary, wife of (2), aged about 40, John, aged about 8 and James, aged about 5, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Stephen Wicking and Elfred Staples. Endorsed: note re granting of possession by John Gilbert, witnesses John Reece and John Lewis. 31 Jan 1761 

 D1583/4/86 Note (originally with 4/84). Re: lease from Henry, Earl of Abergavenny to James Lewis of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman, regranted for a fine of £63 to James Lewis, only surviving life of the original lease. Property: a messuage, garden and 8 pieces of land of 4a.2r.32p., on Lower Mescoed (the Earl's Common), Newton township, now and for several years in the occupation of James Lewis (boundaries given). For the lives of James Lewis, aged about 56, Anne, his wife, aged about 41 and James, their son, aged about 2. Fine £63; rent £0.1.0.; heriot £0.5.0. 29 Sep 1813 

 D1583/80 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens, London S.W., retired colonel, and Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill of Eridge Castle, Sussex, C.M.G. 3) John Nicholas Price of New House Farm, par. Newton, col Heref., farmer. Consideration £35. A piece of land of about 5 acres in par. Newton, co. Heref. With plan of the property. 5 Jul 1915 

 D1583/212 Agreement for Sale of Timber. (originally with 201) 1) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Longtown, co. Heref. 2) Thomas and William Whitlock of Silverstone, near Towcester, co. Northants. (1) agrees to sell to (2) for £950 the timber on Gworlodith Farm, Newton, co. Heref. 8 Apr 1897 

 D1583/4/83  Note (originally with 4/81, sub Longtown). By William Jones. Re view of Thomas Powell's lease (4/81), property consisting of 1 cowhouse, 1 garden, 1 little orchard, 2 fields of pasture, township Newton, all in par. Clodock, co. Heref., and of about 2½ acres (boundary given). 7 Oct. 1783 - agreed to take £6 fine for addition of Benjamin Powell, aged 22, and Elizabeth Powell, spin., aged about 30, son and daughter of the lessee Thomas Powell, who lives on the premises. 3 Oct 1783 

Llanveynoe Township, Parish of Clodock 1870-1916 

 D1583/305/1-5 Legal Papers re: action of ejectment in Ewias Lacy manor: Earl of Abergavenny v. Brace. 1870-1872 

 D1583/305/1  Case for Opinion Given by Edward Hedge of Lincoln's Inn, re The Freehold Farm and 8½ acres of land, Llanveyno, co. Heref., manor or Ewias Lacy. Jan 1870 

 D1583/305/2-3 (Copy) Judgement of Special Case (2 copies). Given for the plaintiff (Lord Abergavenny) Jan 1872 

 D1583/305/4  Law Times Reports, Vol. 26., No. 14. With account of the above case, pp. 514-525. 1 Jun 1872 

 D1583/305/5  Correspondence (2 items) Jul 1870, Jan 1872 

 D1583/211/1-3 Papers re: Pontymoody Farm, Llanveynoe, par. Clodock co. Hereford. (originally with 201). 1916 

 D1583/211/1  Letter to G. Harris, esq. Nov 1916 

 D1583/211/2-3 Plan of freehold and copyhold premises (2 copies) no date  

Leases re: Craswall Township, Parish Clodock, Co. Hereford 1688-1791 [and Undated] 

 D1583/2/4  Lease for Lives 1) Rt Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Robert Jennings of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £50. A messuage with appurtenances and 6 parcels of land, of 16 acres, in the township of Craswell, par. Clodock, and 3 parcels of land, of 6 acres, par Michaell Church Escly (boundaries given). For natural lives of Richard Charles of Lanveynoe, Charles Nicholl, son of James Nicholl of Lanveynoe and William Harries, son of William Harries of Michaell Church. Rent £0.5.0. and 2 capons. Witnesses (SD): Robert Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. Endorsed: Memo. - "Charles Nicholl is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 30 Jan 1687-1688 

 D1583/2/35 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Charles Mapp of Craswell, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £5. 5 acres of gorsey ground (boundaries given) in Craswell, late in the possession of David Lodwick. For lives of Joseph Mapp, John Mapp and Esther Mapp, sons and daughter of (2). Rent £0.2.6. Witnesses (SD): Arthur Lloyd and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). 2 Jul 1701 

 D1583/2/60-61 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) John Lewis of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £2.15.0. A house and 11 acres of land in Crasswall now in the possession of Katherine Lewis. For the lives of John Lewis, Hannah Lewis and Mary Lewis, his daughters. Rent £0.6.4., with a heriot of £0.5.0. and with suit of court in the lordship of Bergavenny. Witnesses (SD): John Money and Arthur Lloyd; Robert Harries and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: (a)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June, 1718). (b)Memo. re: livery of seisin to (2) by Henry Simonds. Witnesses: Samual Jones, James Symonds and William Harry. 25 Mar 1702 

 D1583/2/87 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Lucas Prosser of Crasswall, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 4 acres of land adjoining in the possession of (2), being inclosed on a common called Forrest Hene, part of the waste in Crasswall, co. Heref.(boundaries given). For lives of Richard Morgan, son of Blanche Morgan of Crasswall, and Thomas and Mary Morgan, son and daughter of Thomas Morgan of Crasswall. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Power granted to (2) by William Osman (for (1)) to let the above premises. 16 Oct. 1719. Memo. re: granting of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert ((1)'s attorney). Witness: John Griffiths. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/105  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Henry Prosser of Crasswall, co. Heref., turner. A cottage, smith shop, garden and 3 crofts of plots of land of 1 Winchester acre, in the possession of Margarett Prosser, widow of Philip Prosser, deceased, and lying in Crasswall (boundaries given). For the lives of Henry Prosser, aged 26, Henry Prosser, aged 2 and Ann Prosser, aged 30, the first-named Henry and Ann being son and daughter of (2), the second-named Henry being grandson of (2). Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/3/12-13 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Phillip David of par. St. Cloddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A close called Kae Cah lying in Crasswall, par. St. Cloddock, of 15 covers (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 46, Johan, his sister, aged 40 and Philip, his son, aged 17. Rent £2.12.6. for the first year and £0.2.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day and Robert Mathew. Endorsed: Livery of seisin made 17 May, 1733 by Job Gilbert, witnesses James and John Gilbert. Note re: receipt of money for fine and lease, Jan. 3, 1832. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/38-39 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Perrot of Craswell hamlet, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., tanner. A house, barne, gardens, orchards and lands, in the occupation of (2) and late in the occupation of Thomas Perrot, his uncle, in Forrest Heyne in Craswell hamlet. For the lives of (2), Thomas Wathan of Clayhunger, co. Heref., grandson of Thomas Perrott, uncle of (2) and Thomas Gilbert, son of Job Gilbert, gent., of Craswell. Rent £0.6.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 38):Memo. re livery of seisin (N.D.). Incomplete. 20 Dec 1733 

 D1583/3/40  Note (originally with 3/38-39). Description of leasehold lands of Delahay Symonds at Forresthean, Crassell, co. Heref. (boundaries given). In another hand - re: lease to Delahay Symonds for the lives of himself, aged about 45, Henry Symonds, his eldest son, aged 10 years and Hannah, his daughter, aged about 12. Fine paid (£22); Symonds paid Mr. Kinsey £3.3.0. and Mr. Marsh's fee. 13 Mar 1791 

 D1583/4/5  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Jacob Griffiths of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. A house, garden, orchard and 3 acres of land on the upper end of Forrest Heane in the township of Craswell. For the lives of Jacob Griffiths, aged 40, Anne, his wife, aged 35 and James, the son of Thomas Phillips of Craswell, aged 14. Rent £0.3.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 28 Feb 1736-1737 

 D1583/4/27  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Lewis Morgan of St. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, site of a cottage garden and 3 acres of land at Forrest Heyne in Craswell hamlet, par. St. Clodock. For the lives of (2), aged 23, John his brother, aged 21 and Joan, his sister, aged 27. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day, jr. 7 Apr 1741 

 D1583/4/41-42 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Jones of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £21. A house and several parcels of land of 10 covers, in the possession of (2), in Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 38, Thomas Jones, aged 8, son of Daniel Jones, brother of (2) and John Jones, aged 6, son of Samuel Jones, also brother of (2). Rent £0.5.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, C. Hawkins; John Gilbert, John Watkins, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 May, 1750. Note that Thomas Jones, last surviving life, died 23 Dec., 1810, after falling from his horse, and that Samuel Jones wishes to renew. Note that Samuel Jones, blacksmith, was granted a new lease on 29 Sept., 1812 for a fine of £105. 5 Mar 1749-1750 

 D1583/4/46-47 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abraham Read of Crasswall township, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £53.3.0. A messuage and dwelling-house, formerly of John Price, with 12 covers of land belonging, in the possession of (2), on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1751, i.e. for the lives of Hanah, wife of (2), aged 40, James Jones, son of Daniel Jones of Crasswall, co. Heref., husbandman, aged 2 and Richard Williams of par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref., labourer, aged 26. Rent £0.6.4., with £0.4.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Henry Prosser. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin on June 21, 1751, witnesses Henry Prosser and Daniell Jones. 22 Mar 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/49-50 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Davies of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., husbandman. Consideration £42. 2 decayed messuages and garden with 24 acres, in the possession of Margarret Jones, wid., mother-in-law of the lessee, on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., with liberty of inclosing 3 acres more out of the said forests's waste adjoining the premises. For the lives of (2), aged 32, Sarah, his wife, aged 48 and Sarah Lewis, aged 10, daughter of William Lewis of the hamlet of Chappell y Fene (Capel y ffin), par. Lanigon, co. Brecon, husbandman. Rent £0.14.0., with £0.7.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Elfred Staples, Rice Price, Job Davies, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re: livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 3 June, 1751, witness Job Davies. 22 Mar 1750-1751 

 D1583/4/51 Note (see 4/49) Description of leasehold lands of Ann Davis, in Crasswall. £50 fine for addition of 2 lives now to be Sarah March (née Lewis?), Rachel Davies, spin., dau., of Ann Davis, aged about 30 and John Gilbert, second son of William Gilbert of Craswall, yeo., grandson of Ann Davis, aged about 5. Addressed to Mr. Kinsey, Abergavenny. (The note is by 2 different hands, one earlier that the other). no date 

 D1583/4/61-62 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Miles of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., taylor. Two newly erected cottages and gardens with 2 acres of land, in the possession of (2) and Anne Powell, his mother-in-law, on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For the lives of Elizabeth, aged 40, wife of (2), Anne, aged 15 and Elizabeth, aged 9, their two daughters from 2 Feb. 1752. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; John Gilbert, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 20 Mar. 1752, witnesses Thomas Jenkins and ?Benedict Gilbert. Note of regrant to John Davies in 1790. 2 Dec 1751 

 D1583/4/63 Note (originally with 4/61) Re: John Davies of Forrest Hean, Crasswell - property described being cottage and garden in possession of Elizabeth Miles, wid., and 2 closes of meadow and wood (boundaries given). Addition to note: lease to John Davies of par. Lansillow, co. Heref., yeoman, for the lives of himself, aged 28, John Jenkins, son of John Jenkins of Crasswall, mason, aged about 14 and Elizabeth Miles, aged about 80. John Davies paid Mr. Kinsey £9.9.0. fine on 15 Mar. 1791. no date 

 D1583/4/88-89 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Jenkins, wid. of John Jenkins, late of Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, co. Hereford, labourer, dec'd. Consideration £29.10.0. A house or cottage occupied by (2), with a barn, buildings, garden and 10 acres of land with appurtenances, together with 3 acres of land lately incroached from the waste of Forrest Hene and on part whereof a blacksmith's shop was lately erected, all which premises being on Forrest Hene, township of Crasswall, and late in the possession of John Jenkins, dec'd., and now of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, David Jenkins, aged about 33 and Lewis Jenkins, aged about 23, 2 sons of (2). Rent £0.6.10. p.a., with £0.4.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Charles Hawkins, William Brook; William Lewis, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 27 July, 1762; witnesses William Lewis and John Harris. The lease expired on 19 July, 1810 on the death of Lewis Jenkins, the last named life. 3 Jun 1762 

 D1583/4/90 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Harris of the township of Crasswall, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £35. A cottage or dwelling-house occupied by (2), with a garden and 10½ covers of land, lying on Forrest Hene in Crasswall, late or now in the occupation of (2) and Abraham Read. For the lives of (2), aged about 32, William, his son, aged about 10 and Anne, the wife of William Lewis of Crasswall, yeoman, aged about 56. Rent £0.5.4. p.a., with £0.3.4. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Elfred Staples and Rice Price. Endorsed:note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 4 Feb. 1765; witnesses Richard Jones and John Griffitts. The lease expired 20 Aug. 1810 on the death of William Harris the younger; new lease to John Gilbert, fine £100. 22 Aug 1764 

 D1583/4/91-92 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord and Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Mary Jones of Crasswall township, co. Heref., spin. Consideration £52.10.0. A dwelling-house with buildings, garden and 17 acres of land, occupied by (2), lying on Forrest Hene in Crasswall, and in the possession of (2) and John Jones, her nephew. For the lives of Daniel Jones, sole surviving life in a surrendered lease, John Jones, aged about 32, son of Samuel Jones and nephew of (2) and Hannah Watkins, aged about 37, daughter of Thomas Watkins of Merdee in Clifford. Rent £0.13.4. p.a., with £0.6.8. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Charles Hawkins, John Attersoll; John Gilbert, Thomas ......... Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 7 July, 1775; Witnesses Thomas ........ and John Davis. A new lease granted to Samuel Jones, 29 Sept. 1812, fine £210. 15 Jun 1775 

 D1583/4/95-96 Lease for Years/Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Phillip Davis the younger of Leominster, co. Heref., stationer. Consideration £25.4.0. A rough close called Cae Coch, of 15 covers, in Crasswall township, co. Heref., tenanted by Phillip Parry (boundaries given). For 99 years, if (2), aged about 31 and Francis Barrell, aged about 15, son of John Barrell of par. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman or either of them shall so long live. The term to begin at the expiration of a lease granted by the late Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny to Phillip Lavid, grandfather of (2), and dated about 24 June, 1732. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Endorsed: note re regranting to Rebecca Davies in 1803. 23 Nov 1775 

 D1583/4/97  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip Davies of Leominster, co. Heref., collector of excise. Recites surrender of lease granted by William, Lord Abergavenny, dec'd., to Philip David, dec'd., father of (2), of the premises below. Consideration £21. A piece of land called Kae Coch, of 10 acres, lying in Crasswall township, par. Clodock, co. Heref., tenanted by John Price (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, Philip Davies the younger, only son of (2), aged about 36 and Thomas Coleman, son of Edward Coleman of Leominster, attorney, aged about 20. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey and Ann Williams, servant to Mr. Kinsey. Endorsed: regranted to Rebecca Davies, 25 Mar. 1803. 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/4/101  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Delahay Symonds of the township of Crasswall, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Recites surrender of lease dated 20 Dec. 1733, whereby Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, demised to Thomas Perrot the property below for the lives of the said Thomas Perrot, Thomas Watham and Thomas Gilbert (only the last being still living). Consideration £22. A cottage, barn and garden, with 3 pieces of arable land of 2 acres, 3 pieces of pasture land of 2 acres and 2 pieces of meadow land of 2 acres (the last-named being separated from the other 2 by the road from Longtown to Hay), all lying in the township of Crasswall and in (1)'s manor of Ewyaslacy and in the occupation of (2), (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 45, Henry Symonds, aged about 10 and Hannah Symonds, aged about 12, being son and daughter of (2). Rent £0.6.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises, (2) not being entitled to demise the premises without (1)'s permission. Endorsed: 'regranted to James Jones, 1797'. 29 Sep 1790 

 D1583/160  Schedule of Deeds re Properties in Crasswall, co. Heref. Re 'The Crossway' cottage and several pieces of land called 'The Catherine Wheel'. Covering 1826-74 but refers to a bundle of deeds from 1734 to 1833. Note: that deeds sent to Mr. James, 17 Oct. 1919. no date 

Leases etc. re: Longtown Township, Par. Clodock, Co. Hereford. 

Longtown Castle 1692-1732 

 D1583/2/12  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Watkins of par. Clodock, co. Heref., cooper. Consideration £45. Site of the castle of Longtowne with one aunchient (ancient) house, a meadow of four acres (boundaries given), 2 closes of pasture, one of 3 acres and the other of 4 acres (boundaries given). Excepting liberty of steward(s) of (1) to hold Ewyas Lacy manorial court within the house as accustomed. For natural lives of (2), Anne, his wife and Walter, the son of James Parry of Lanvino (Llanveynoe). Rent £0.18.6. £0.5.0. as a heriot. Witnesses: Will. Prichard, Will. Williams, James Powell. Endorsed: "The lives all in being" (18 June 1718). 24 Nov 1692 

 D1583/3/11  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Lewis Watkins the elder of Longtown, co. Heref., yeoman. The site of Longtown Castle with an ancient house belonging thereto, a meadow of 4 acres (boundaries given) and 3 other pieces of arable and pasture land of 7 acres (boundaries given). For the lives of (2)'s son Lewis, aged 20, and Jane, aged 23 and Elizabeth, aged 15, his daughters. Rent £3.8.6. for the first year and £0.18.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr., and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/2/55 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Lloyd of Longtowne, co. Hereford, yeoman. A cottage and half an acre of land in Longtowne and 1 acre of land in Newton in the possession of Joane Lloyd. For lives (2), Martha, his wife and William, their son. Rent £0.1.0. with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed:(a)£0.1.0. to be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). (c)Memo. - "the original was not produced and is assigned to Thomas Lewis in consideration of £11." (N.D.). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/63 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Howell William of Longtowne, co. Heref., labourer, and Joane, his wife. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Longtowne, being part of the Lower Mescoedd Comon and in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2) and James Griffiths, son of Gabriell Griffiths of Longtowne. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witness (SD): William Gwine, sr. and jr. Endorsed: "James Griffitt only living 1718". 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/4/72-73 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Lewis of par. Clodock, co. Heref., joiner. Consideration £7. A barn or hovel with about 1 acre of land, lately inclosed from the common or waste of Lower Mescoed, together with 3 acres of poor land, formerly the lease lands of John Phillips, situate on Lower Mescoed, township of Longtown, all which premises being in par. Clodock, co. Heref., and in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 40, Mary, his wife, aged about 28 and John, their son, aged about 8. Rent £0.2.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; Rowland Lewis, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 23 May, 1755. Witnesses Rowland Lewis and James Lloyd. Memo:John Lewis, son of (2) and the surviving life, died on or about 7 Mar. 1786. 29 Mar 1755 

 D1583/4/81-82 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Powell of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £2.15.0. A little cottage inhabited by (2), with a garden about ½ acre of land, on lower Mescoed, township of Longtown, par. Clodock, in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 33, Elizabeth, his wife, aged about 29 and Thomas, their son, aged about 7. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, John Welsh; James Harris, John Gilbert. Endorsed:note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 16 July, 1760, witnesses Walter Williams and James Harris. 28 Feb 1760 

 D1583/4/99 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Moore Tomkyns of the Middle Temple, London, esq. Consideration £63. A messuage with barn, beasthouse, garden and appurtenances with 12 acres of arable land, 3 acres of meadow land and 1½ acres of pasture land, all being in the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., and in the tenure of Blanch Morgan, wid., tenant of (1) (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 29, William Morgan of par. Mamhilad, co. Mon., gent., aged about 28 and George Wortham of Royston, co. Cambridge, gent., aged about 20. Rent £0.4.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses:Thomas White, servant to (1) and Lewis Osborne, servant to Mr. Kinsey of Abergavenny. Endorsed: (a)note re livery of seisin by Robert Morgan Kinsey, gent., witnesses John Hutton of Gray's Inn, gent., and Philip Price, minister of Walterstone. (b)Regranted to William Pritchard of Longtown, 29 Sept. 1823. 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/75  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) James Price of Longtown, co. Heref., farmer. Consideration £575. Tregoed Farm, par. Longtown, co. Heref., with lands of about 68 acres. With schedule and plan. no date 

 D1583/110 (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Benjamin Price of the New Inn, Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., inn keeper. Consideration £225. Lands of about 13 acres forming part of Sunnybank Farm, Longtown, par. Clodock, Manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. With schedule and 2 plans. 24 Jun 1906 

 D1583/161 Abstract of Title to Llanwonog Farm in Longton, co. Hereford. Note: that deeds sent to Mr James, 17 Oct 1919. 1813-1876 

 D1583/63/1-3 Correspondence re Grant of Spring and Easement, Longtown Water Supply 1908-1938 

 D1583/63/1 Correspondence re grant for supply of water at Longtown by Dore Rural Sanitary Authority, co. Hereford. (26 items) Jan 1908-Jun 1912 

 D1583/63/2 Certificate of Increment Value Duty re conveyance of 12 June 1912, on land part of the Black Mountains, Longtown. 12 Sep 1916 

 D1583/63/3 Correspondence between Eridge Estate Office and Dore and Bredwardine RDC re extension of Longtown Water Supply from Hatterall Spring to avoid pollution. (4 items) Sep 1937-Jun 1938 

 D1583/292 Letter re sale of lands to [Lawson], James Price and John Watkins (unspecified site). 12 Jun 1897 

 D1583/291 Letter re sale of lands to Vere Smith and Thomas Smith (unspecified site). 9 Jul 1897 

Leases re: Lower Mescoed, co. Hereford [? Parishes of Clodock and Michaelchurch Escley] 18th century 

General note

See also main heading for Lower Mescoed, under Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/2/44 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny 2) William Lewis of Longtown, co. Heref. A cottage and parcel of land forming part of the lower Mescoedd, in possession of (2), of 2 acres. For lives of (2), Alice, his wife and Joane, their daughter. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and John Harries. Endorsed: "William Lewis is dead. T.M." (19 June 1718) 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/46 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Jane Morgan of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1 1/2 acres of land, part of the Lower Mescoedd, in the possession of (2). Rent £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Atkinson and Arthur Lloyd. Endorsement by Mary Davies of par. Llanover, co. Mon., widow (previously Mary Morgan, daughter and heir-at-law of (2), surrendering to (1) the above property, so that (1) might grant a new lease for 3 lives to John Davies of par. Bacton, co. Heref., yeoman, grandson of Mary Davies (8 June 1779). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/47 Mary Davies (nee Morgan) of par. Lanover agrees to surrender premises in parish Clodock to (1) for their releasing to John Davies; that Jane Morgan had 2 sons who died unmarried in her lifetime, leaving Mary Morgan her heir-at-law. Undated 

 D1583/2/49 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Richard Jones of Kingstone, co. Heref. A cottage and two acres of land, forming part of Lower Mescoedd, in possession of Sibill Michaell, William Lewis and John Moses. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/65 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land now in the possession of (2), being part of Lower Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of (2), Helen, his sister and Margery Fagan, daughter of Richard Fagan, labourer, deceased. Rent £0.1.0, with £0.1.0 as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: "Helen is dead. T.M." (18 June 1718) 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/94-95 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Charles Thomas of Lower Mescoed, par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and garden with 2 plocks of land in the possession of Henry Jones and another plock of land lately purchased of Marjery Morgan, widow, being in all about 2 acres and situate in Lower Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 40, Racheal, his wife, aged 30 and Charles, their son, aged 1. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0.as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): [Alfred] Staples and John Day; Henry Lewis and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Authorisation by Job Gilbert to (2) to enter the above premises. Witnesses: Richard Reece and Joseph Roberts, 14 May 1729. 30 Jan 1728/1729 

 D1583/2/98-99 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Charles Thomas of the Lower Mescod, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage with 2 acres of land on the Lower Mescod, in the tenure of (2) (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 40, Rachael, his wife, aged 30 years and Charles, his son, aged 1 year. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples and John Day; James Price and John Day. Endorsed: (a) Delivery of possession by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses John Prosser and Thomas Thomas. 12 Feb. 1728/29. (b) (2) to pay £3.3.0. as a fine on delivery of lease (N.D.). 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/100-101 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) Edward Lloyd of Lower Mescoed, par. Cluddock, co. Hereford, mason. A cottage, garden and 2 pieces of land, meadow and pasture of 2 acres (boundaries given) on Lower Mescoed and in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), aged 49, Edward Lloyd the son, aged 17 and James Lloyd, another son of (2), aged 6. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day; Elfd. Staples and John Day. Endorsed: delivery of seisin to (2) by Job Gilbert. Witnesses Mile Hunt and John Price. 5 Mar. 1728/9 9 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/102 Lease for Years/Lives 1) James Lloyd of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Edmund Lewis of par. Clodock, yeoman. 3) Robert Morgan Kinsey of Abergavenny, co. Mon., esq., steward to Rt. Hon. Henry, earl of Abergavenny, for the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. Recities 2/100 (only James Lloyd surviving of the 3 lives) and a lease of 25 May 1742 whereby William, then Lord Abergavenny, demised to Ann Lloyd, widow, a half acre of land on Lower Mescoed, par. Clodock, then in her possession, for the lives of James Lloyd and Hannah and Elizabeth, son and daughters of the said Ann Lloyd (all still living) at a rent of £0.1.0. (2) has contracted to purchase the said leasehold premises from (1) for £20. (1) sells to (2), with the consent of (3) the property described 2/100, for 99 years, if the said James, Hannah and Elizabeth Lloyd shall so long live. Rent as above. Endorsed: Receipt of £20 from (2). Witnesses W. Marsh of Newton, Clodock and Joan Morgan, servant to W. Marsh. Witnesses (SD): W. Marsh, Joan Morgan and John Harris. 3 Sep 1800 

 D1583/2/103 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) William Lewis of Lower Mescott, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage and 2 1/2 acres of land in the lower Mescott, in the occupation of (2) (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 28 years, Joseph Thomas of Michaelchurch, son of Miles Thomas, late of Longtown, aged 50 years and Elizabeth Payton of Michaelchurch, aged 20. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/104 Assignment of Lease for Lives 1) William Lewis of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., tayler. 2) Charles Thomas of par. Cluddock, husbandman. Recites 2/103. Consideration £10. (1) assigns to (2) a parcel of land, being part of the premises in 2.103, for the term of the lives mentioned in 2/103. Witnesses (SD): Abraham Weaver, Arnold Powell and Job Gilbert. 10 Jan 1735/6 

 D1583/2/106 Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Lady Catharine. 2) James Parry of the Lower Mescoedd, par. Clodock, co. Heref. A messuage and 3 pieces of land of about 2 Winchester acres, with their appurtenances, on the lower Mescoedd and in the occupation of Charles Hunt (boundary given). For the lives of (2), aged 21, William Parry, his brother, aged 15 and Anne Lewis, daughter of Thomas Lewis of Shop bach on the lower Mescoedd, aged 9 years. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Job Gilbert and John Day. 8 Nov 1728 

Papers re Parish of Walterstone, co. Hereford 19th Century 

 D1583/46/1-6 Papers re Alterynis Farm, par. Walterstone, co. Heref. Property of Guy's Hospital. 19th Century 

 D1583/46/1 Case for Opinion (1819) With copy opinion and copy correspondence, 1805-1818. 1805-1819 

 D1583/46/2 Copy Opinion (Mr. Bell) [early 19th Century] 

 D1583/46/3 Notice to quit From Governors of Guy's Hospital re lands called Brockwalls (Broadwalls), Cae Funnon and Cae Grose, par. Walterstone. 29 Aug 1805 

 D1583/46/4 Letter (copy) Re lands in 46/3 To the Governors of Guy's Hospital requesting documentation of tenure, from Mr. Kinsey. 8 Jul 1805 

 D1583/46/5 Letter Re ownership of Alterynnis Farm. 20 Aug 1818 

 D1583/46/6 Letter (copy) To the Governors of Guy's Hospital. 7 Dec 1818 

 D1583/213 Agreement for Sale of Timber (Originally with 201). 1) J.H.G. Harris, esq. 2) Messrs. T. & W. Whitlock. (1) agrees to sell to (2) for £180 the timber on Tregoed Farm, Walterstone, co. Heref. 10 Jan 1898 

Leases re Upper Mescoed, co. Hereford [? Parishes of Clodock and St. Margaret's] 1701-1741 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/2/36 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Jennigs of par. St. Margarett's co. Heref., yeoman. 1 acre of land, part of the Upper Mescoed (boundaries given), in possession of (2). For lives of Mary Jennigs, wife of (2) and Thomas and Mary, their son and daugher. Rent £0.1.0. (2) not to erect any cottage or alienate the land without permission. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: (a)"Mary, the wife of the lessee, is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). (b)£0.1.0. to be paid as a heriot for entry to the above premises. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/37 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)John Williams of St. Margarett's, co.Heref., yeoman. 1 cottage, 1 garden and 5 acres of land, part of (1)'s waste in the parish called Upper Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of John and Susan, son and daughter of (2) and Joan Watkins, his step-daughter. Rent £0.6.8. with £0.5.0. as a heriot and suit of court at Ewyas Lacy. Endorsed: (a) Memo. re livery of seisin to (2). Witnesses: John ?Beevan and James Beavan. (b) Memo. that within-named lands are legally (2)'s. (c) Note re. assignation of the lease by (2) to Edward Williams of Newton in Ewyas Lacy manor for residue of the term, signed by Walter Roberts, chief steward to (1), 21 Oct. 1723. Signed (SD): Arthur Lloyd. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/48 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)John Davis of par. St. Margarett's co. Heref. 4 acres of Gorcy Land in Upper Mescoed, in possession of (2). For lives of Rachell Davis, daughter of (2), and John Lloyd and Elizabeth Lloyd, son and daughter of John Lloyd. Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Atkinson and Arthur Lloyd. Endorsed: Memo. of 1726 May 5 by Racheal Lloyd and of 1740/1 Jan. 11 by Job Gilbert. Attached note of 3 Feb. 1778 re expiry of 48 while premises in tenure of Thomas Edwards. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/54 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Humphrey Thomas of Michaell Church Escley, co. Heref., esq. 3 acres of land on the Upper Common of Mescoed, part of (1)'s waste (boundaries given) in the possession of Jane Robert. For lives of Katherine, Edmond and Bridges, daughter and sons of (2). Rent £0.2.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Lewis and John Harries. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/57 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Marshall Bridges of Tyberton, co. Heref., esq. 1½ acres of land, in the possession of Henry Kyte, being part of (1)'s waste on the common of Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), clerk, canon of Wells the taker's son, Frances, his wife and Kemp Bridges, the taker's son. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, justice, William Brydges, counsel and Robert Harries, gent. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/67 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Evan Harry of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 1 acres of land in possession of (2), being part of Upper Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of William Evan Harry, Thomas Evan Harry and John Evan Harry, sons of (2). Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot. Endorsed: "Thomas only living. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/69 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Howell Morgan of St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A house and 4 acres of land in possession of (2) on the Upper Common of Mescoed, co. Heref., lying by the road from Mescoed to Hay. For lives of Thomas Christopher, the son of Thomas Christopher, junior, Ann Thomas, spinster, daughter of Tobias Thomas of par. aforesaid and Mary Morgan, daughter of Roger Morgan, of the same parish. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Tobias Thomas and Yevuan Watkin. Endorsed: "Ann Thomas dead. T.M." (21 June 1718) 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/70 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)George Harris of St. Margarett's, co. Heref. A cottage and 2 acres of land in possession of (2), being part of the Upper Common of Mescoed, co. Heref. For lives of Mary, Jane and Elizabeth, daughters of (2). Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): John Hodgis? and Thomas Price. Endorsed: "Jane is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/76 Lease for Years/Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)David Gethin of Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, if (2), Joan, his wife or John, his son shall so long live. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot. With endorsed memo. by William Osman of 20 Oct., 1719, re. assigning of the lease; note re death in February 1780, of John Gethin. Witnesses (SD): ? Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/77 Lease for Years 1)David Gethin(g) of par. St. Margaret's co. Heref., labourer. 2)John Philips of par. St. Margaret's, gent. Recites 2.70. Consideration £32. Property: as in 2.70. For remainder of 99 years from 29/9/1719. The indenture to be void if (1) pays (2) £33.12.0. by 27 May 1743 and £1.12.0. on each 27 May. Witnesses (SD): David Gething the younger, Jane Price and John Price. Endorsed: (a)Note re receipt of £32 from (2) by (1). (b)Note re intention of (1) to sell above property to John Beavan for £19 (see 2/78). 27 May 1740 

 D1583/2/78 Lease for Years 1)David Gethin of par. St. Margarrett, co. Heref., labourer and John Phillips of the same parish, gent. 2)John Beavan of the same parish, blacksmith. Recites 2/76 and 2/77. Consideration £19. Property: as in 2/76. For remainder of the term of years described in 2/76. Witnesses (SD): Robert Shaw, John Gilbert and David Roberts. 12 Jun 1741 

 D1583/2/112 Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2)Thomas Price of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land in Upper Mescoed (boundaries given). For lives of (2), aged 30, Anne, daughter of Mathew Gough of Upper Mescoed, aged 2 and Thomas, son of Thomas Prichard of Upper Mescoed, aged 2. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): F..... Johnson, Job Gilbert and William Gilbert. 20 Mar 1729/30 

Leases etc. re Parish of St Margaret's, co. Hereford (including Upper Mescoed) 18th-20th century 

 D1583/2/64  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)George Morgan of St. Margarett's co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 3 acres of land in possession of (2) and in par. of St. Margarett's. For lives of Catherine Morgan, daughter of John Morgan of Peterchurch and Edmond Thomas and Bridges Thomas, two sons of Humphrey Thomas of co. Heref., esq. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Francis Edmonds. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/367  (Copy) Conveyance 1)and 2) - see 76 (above). 3)Herbert Howorth Wood of Whitehouse, co. Heref., esq. Consideration £300. A messuage with barn, buildings and appurtenances, known as Little Dolward Farm, with 9 pieces of arable land, of about 36 acres, in par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., formerly in the occupation of Richard Jenkins (after a grant of 1831, when the house was described as Teer Sheppard). With a plan of the property. 27 Feb 1903 

 D1583/81  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent, and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. 3) Arthur Watkins of The Corner Farm, par. St. Margaret, co. Heref., farmer. Consideration £50. Piece of land of about 9 acres forming part of The Corner Farm. With 1 plan of the property. 9 Mar 1903 

Upper Mescoed 18th century 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock

 D1583/2/59  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Gwenlian Prytherch of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of poor land being part of (1)'s waste in par. St. Margarett's. For lives of (2) and of James and Mary, her son and daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Lenthall, R. Jenings and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "Gwenlian dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Nov 1701 

 D1583/2/66  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Philip Lewis of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, part of Upper Mescoed Common, par. St. Margarett's. For lives of Hannah, Susan and Eleanor, three of the daughters of (2). Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):Robert Harries and Edward Waters. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/71  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) James Christopher of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., labourer. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed Common, in the possession of (2), and 1 acre of land in the possession of Thomas Jenning, all which premises being in par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref. For lives of (2) and James and William, his two sons. Rent £0.6.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries, Lewis Williams and Francis Edwards. Endorsed: "James and William, sons of the lessee, are dead. T.M." (21 June 1718). 29 Sep 1702 

 D1583/2/80  Lease for Lives (in 2 pieces). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Howard Griffitts of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., butcher. A cottage and 4 acres of land adjoining, in the possession of (2), being inclosed on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's (boundary given). For lives of (2), Jane, his wife and Jane, daughter of James Morris of par. St. Margarett's, blacksmith. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin, 4 July 1720. Witnesses: Thomas Evans and Sarah Griffitts. Memo. re assigning of lease, 26 March, 1736. Witness: John Gilbert. Memo. re Jane Morgan (nee Morris) of St. Margaret's parish, widow, the only surviving life within named, who surrenders to (1). A new lease to be made to Abraham Mills of par. St. Margaret's, flax dresser, for lives of Abraham, Jane Morgan and Joan, wife of Abraham. 5 Aug., 1783. Witnesses: Jane Morgan and Nicholas Johnson. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/116  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Christopher, par. St. Margaret's co. Heref., cordwainer. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For lives of (2), aged 60, Martha, his wife, aged 55 and Henry Parry, Martha's son, aged 19. Rent £2.11.0. (as a fine) and £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior, and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/1-2  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Waters of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., gent. A house, gardens, orchards and 6 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's in the possession of (2). For lives of Johan, aged 52 years, wife of (2), Samuel, aged 21 years and George, aged 12 years, sons of (2). Rent £3.0.6. for the first year and £0.10.6. p.a., after that, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witness: John Day, junior, and Robert Mathew. Memo. on dorse: That livery of seisin was made on 7 Feb. 1732/3 by Job Gilbert to (2), witnesses John Lloyd, Thomas Howells and James Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/3  Note (originally with 3/1 and 2) By L. Osbourne, re a lease to George Walters, dec'd., and now to his son John, re lands in par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref. Refers to John Waters, aged 38, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 38 and Samuel Waters, "the only surviving life named in the old lease". (1785). By W. Marsh, re leasehold lands in the possession of John Waters in par. St. Margarret's. Refers to John, aged 40?, his wife, aged 40 and his son John, aged 4. 5-14 May 1785, 3 Aug 1790  

 D1583/3/5  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abednego Price of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., mason. A house, gardens, orchards and 4 acres of land on Upper Mescod, par. St. Margarett's, formerly granted by lease from George, Lord Abergavenny to Thomas Price of par. St. Margarett's, mason, which expired 25 March 1732. For the lives of (2), aged 48, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 40 and John, his son by a former wife, aged 10 years. Rent £2.15.0. for the first year and £0.5.0. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: James Harries, Phillip Prichard and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/6-7  Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Morrice of par. St. Margarett's. co. Heref., blacksmith and Jane, his wife. A house, gardens and orchards with 2 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's, now in the possession of (2). For the lives of (2), aged 35 and 50 respectively and Henry, son of Walter Marsh of par. St. Clodock, aged 22. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Note: Henry Marsh, the last life, died in Feb. 1780. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day; Robert Mathew and John Wattam. Endorsed: livery of seisin 27 May 1737, witnesses John, William and Job Gilbert. 5 Mar 1736/1737 

 D1583/4/8  Assignment of Lease (see 4/6-7) 1) Sarah Price of par. Vowchurch, co. Heref., spinster and William Morrice of the township of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Heref., blacksmith. 2) David Pitt of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., husbandman. Recites 4/6 and 7, Jane Morrice now being deceased and an assignment made by William Morrice, dated 28 Feb. 1764, to Sarah Price assigning to her the property in 4/6 and 7, for the remainder of the term of lives described therein, subject to redemption on the payment of £5; William Morrice having agreed with (2) above to sell to him for £19 the above premises in order to repay Sarah Price. Consideration £5.6.0. (as part of £19 purchase money) and £13.14.0. (1) assign to (2) the property described in 4/6 and 7 with the leases for 99 years, if the lives named shall so long live. Witnesses:William Bowen and Thomas Price. 6 Jul 1765 

 D1583/4/15  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) David Geathin of (par.) St. Margaret's, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, gardens, orchards and 3 acres on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's, now in the occupation of Walter Powell. For the lives of David, aged 18, James, aged 13, sons of (2) and Rowland Jennings the younger of the Waine in St. Clodock, co. Heref., aged 5. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew and Edward Rowles. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin given by Job Gilbert, dated 24 Oct. 1739, witnesses John Phillips, Walter Powell and James Mo....... 6 Jun 1739 

 D1583/4/38  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Powell of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., mason. Consideration £30. Two decayed old cottages with 1 garden and 6 acres of land now in the possession of John Jones as tenant thereof on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margarett's. For 3 lives from 2 Feb., 1749/50, i.e., Hugh Powell, aged 25, son of (2), Thomas Eustance, aged 5 and John Eustance, aged 3, being 2 sons of Thomas Eustance of par. St. Margarett's, carpenter. Rent £0.7.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Williams and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749/1750 

 D1583/4/56-57 Lease for Lives (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Williams of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., weaver. Consideration £20. A cottage, garden and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2) on Upper Mescoed (boundary given). From 2 Feb., 1750 for the lives of John Williams, aged 27, Mary Williams, aged 24, son and daughter of (2) and John Prichard, aged 12, son of David Prichard of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., labourer. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Benedict Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, witnesses Benedict Gilbert and Thomas Price. 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/58  Assignment of Lease (originally with 4/56) 1) John Williams of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., weaver. 2) Ann Gethin of the same, spinster. 3) David Price of par. Landdewi Scyrud, co. Mon., husbandman. Recites 4/56, and intended marriage between (1) and (2). (1) assigns to (3) the property described in 4/56, for the residue of the said term, to the use of (1) until his marriage, then afterwards to the use of (1) and (2), then to (1)'s heirs, then to (2)'s heirs. (1) also sells to (3) his goods, household stuff, cattle and chattels. Signed (by mark) by all 3 parties. Witnesses: Thomas Edwards and Thomas Price (with note that above chattels to include "one Pewter Plate"). 1 Jun 1767 

 D1583/4/64-65 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Jennings of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £2.2.0. 1 acre of land, in the possession of (2), on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of John Jennings, aged 28, Mary Jennings, aged 24, son and daughter of (2) and William Nichols, aged 10, son of Thomas Nichols of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., husbandman, from 2 Feb., 1752. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.1.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Stephen Wicking; Richard Watkins, John Gilbert. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 28 Mar. 1752, witness David Prosser. 29 Jan 1752 

 D1583/4/67-68 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Hughes of par. St. Margarret's, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £16. An old decayed cottage and garden with 2 acres of land in the possession of (2), and a cottage now in building and a garden lately incroached, all being on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 31, Christian, his wife, aged about 25 and Thomas, their son, aged about 5. Rent £0.2.0. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, C. Hawkins; Samuell Waters, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 30 Nov. 1754. Witnesses Samuell Waters and Elizabeth Lewis. 20 May 1754 

 D1583/4/69-70 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Protherech of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £10.10.0. An old, decayed cottage and garden with 2½ acres of poor land in the possession of Joan Protherech, widow, mother of (2), on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of (2), aged about 24; Hester Watkins, aged about 29, daughter of Thomas Watkins of par. Rowlstone, co. Heref., cooper, and Elizabeth Lewis, aged 28, daughter of Samuel Lewis, late of par. Clirow, co. Radnor, husbandman, dec'd. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:E. Staples, Rice Price, Samuell Waters, John Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, 11 Jan. 1755, witnesses David Roberts the Elder and Samuell Waters. Note re. surrender of the premises and lease by (2) to (1), 25 Feb. 1783, in order that (1) might regrant the same to Benjamin Prichard of par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman, for the lives of the said James Protherech, Ann Lewis of par. Huntington, co. Heref., widow, and Elizabeth Lewis, her daughter. Witness Lewis Osborne. 2 Dec 1754 

 D1583/4/71 Note (originally with 4/69). By William Jones, that he has viewed the land of Elizabeth Lewis, dec'd., on Upper Meascode, par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., consisting of a barn, beast house, 3 acres of poor meadow, 1 acre of arable, 1 field of rough pasture of 2 acres, worth about £6.6.0. per acre, leased at £0.1.6. p.a., with one life in being and worth £2.0.0. (boundaries given), being in the occupation of John Seaborn(e) as tenant to Benjamin Prichard. A lease to be granted to Benjamin Prichard of Newton township, par. Clodock for the lives of Ann Lewis of par. Huntington, co. Heref., ?widow, aged 50, Elizabeth Lewis, her daughter, aged 15 and James Prytherch of par. Vowchurch, labourer, aged about 55. Fine received £12. 3 Jan 1783 

 D1583/4/79  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Harris of par. Peterchurch, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration £13.10.0. A cottage, garden and 2 acres of land, in the possession of (2) and his tenant, on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged about 28, Elizabeth, his wife, aged about 28 and John, their son, aged about 3, from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.1.6. p.a., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: James Jones and John Gilbert. 20 Jul 1758 

 D1583/4/87  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives. 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Prichard of par. St. Margaret's, co. Heref., widow of Thomas Prichard, late of the same par. and county, dec'd. Consideration £25. A cottage occupied by (2), with a garden and 2 acres of land, together with 2 other acres of land adjoining the land of Thomas Evans, all being on Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's. For the lives of Thomas Prichard, son of (2), aged about 35, Anne, wife of the said Thomas Prichard, aged about 40 and Catherine, daughter of (2), aged about 22. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:Thomas Price and John Gilbert. 20 Aug 1762 

 D1583/62/1-5 Papers re land at Upper Mescoed, par. St. Margaret's, for Chapel Site. 1910-1912 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock.

 D1583/62/1  Conveyance (free grant) 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., and Hon. Reginald William Bransby Nevill, Earl of Lewes, of unsound mind, acting by the Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill (Lord Henry Nevill). 2) William Powell of Longtown, Abergavenny, farmer, Ebenezer Gwillim of Newton Vowchurch, co. Heref., farmer and Philip Powell of Michael-church Eskley, co. Heref., farmer, trustees of the Primitive Methodist Connexion. A piece of land at Upper Mescoed with appurtenances, for a place of worship. Cites release of 24 Mar. 1864. With plan. 2 Apr 1912 

 D1583/62/2-5  Correspondence Aug 1910-Oct 1911 

Parish of Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford (including Upper Mescoed) 1728-1905 

Leases, etc. 1732-1800 

 D1583/2/122  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Williams, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Thomas David of Crasswall, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage and 38 acres of land, par. Michael Church Eskley (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Phillip, his brother, aged 46 years and Johan, his sister, aged 40 years. Rent 2 capons and £0.3.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, jr. and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/4/22-23 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip David, late of St. Clodock, co. Heref., Officer of Excise, now residing near Preston, co. Lancs. A messuage, garden, orchards and 30 acres of land in par. St. Michael church Eskley, co. Heref., late in the occupation and in lease to Thomas David for 3 lives which expired about 6 weeks since (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Thomas, the son of Timothy Pritchard of Craswell in St. Clodock, co. Heref., husbandman, aged 1 and Evan, son of Evan Thomas of Craswell, tailor, aged 6. Rent £0.3.6., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses:William Gatton, William Osman; John Day, Job Gilbert. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 23 Aug. 1740, witnessed by Timothy Prichard, William Morgan and David Watkins. 1 Jun 1740 

 D1583/4/98  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Philip Davies of Leominster, co. Heref., collector of excise. Recites surrender of a lease dated 1 June 1740, whereby William, Lord Abergavenny, now dec'd., demised to (2) the property below, for the lives of (2), Thomas Prichard and Evan Thomas (of whom (2) and (blank) as now living). Consideration £42. A messuage with the barn, beasthouse, stable, garden and appurtenances, 2 pieces of meadowland of 7 acres and 7 pieces of pasture called Caya Banals, Worlod Buttur, Lower Caya Banals, Lower Ground and Cadarn, of about 20 acres, all being in par. Michael-Church-Eskley, co. Heref., and in the tenure of Richard Smyth, tenant to (2) (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 63, Philip Davies the younger, only son of (2), aged about 36 and Daniel Dickins the younger, son of Daniel Dickins of Leominster, tallow-chandler, aged about 20. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. Witnesses: R. Morgan Kinsey and Ann Williams, servant to Mr. Kinsey. Endorsed (pencil note, later hand): "Renewed 25 Mar. 1803". 29 Sep 1778 

 D1583/4/18-19  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Harris of par. St. Michael's Church Eskley, co. Heref., yeoman. A messuage, barn, buildings and lands called the Pouck Lands of 40 acres in par. St. Michael Church Eskley (boundaries given). For the lives of Mary, aged 21, Elener, aged 12 and James, aged 7, daughters and son of (2). Rent £0.4.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: William Gatton, William Osman; John Day, Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re. livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 12 Dec. 1740, witnessed by Ann Lewis and William Gilbert. 12 Apr 1740 

 D1583/4/20  Note (originally with 4/18,19). By John Gilbert, re. value of the land in the lease and made at the request of Mr. Jones, with (overleaf) a copy of an agreement signed by William Harris, re. granting of a lease (4/18,19) for the Pauk Lands on the same terms as was granted to Thomas Lewis. W. Harris' father's collecting rentbook said to state that £9.12.0. was received of T. Lewis for the land. With postscript of 28 Feb. 1800, by Samuel Lewis, of par. Michaelchurch Escley, declaring that he held the above lands under Thomas Smith of Michaelchurch who had rented them of Walter Harris and that they include an area on both sides of the road. Sent to R.M. Kinsey, esq., Abergavenny. 26 Feb 1800 

 D1583/4/21  Note (originally with 4/18,19). Re. death of James Harris, the surviving life, in later part of 1799, being buried at Michael Church. [18th century] 

 D1583/302/1-3 Sale of Kefn Kest Farmlands, par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Hereford 1867-1899 

 D1583/302/1  Conveyance 1) Walter Harris, late of Pontyhir near Carleon, co. Mon., and now of Llangwm near Usk, co. Mon., farmer. 2) Ephraim Hughes of par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref., farmer. Recites indenture of 10 Mar. 1858; indenture of 10 Oct. 1865. Consideration £150 and £50. All those parcels of arable, pasture and woodland, now in 4 parts (formerly in 2), called Keven Kest, of 14a., formerly occupied by Walter Harris, father of (1) (boundaries given), and lying in par. Michaelchurch Eskley, co. Heref. With a small plan of the premises. 30 Oct 1867 

 D1583/302/2  Conveyance 1) Ellen Loveday Walker of Hereford, spin. 2) Ephraim Hughes of the Hill Farm, Abbeydore, co. Heref., farmer. 3) Rt. Hon. Gathorne Hardy of Hemsted Park, Staplehurst, Kent, M.P., and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, near Maidstone, Kent. Recites indenture of 10 Mar., 1868; indenture of 10 Oct., 1865; indenture of 30 Oct., 1867 (302/1). Consideration £150 and £200. Property: as in 302/1. With a small plan of the premises. 13 Jul 1874 

 D1583/302/3  Correspondence (4 items) Re sale of Kefn Kest to Mr Trafford. Sep 1897- Feb 1899 

 D1583/300/1-2 Papers re Sale of White House and Victoria Farms, par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford 1897-1905 

 D1583/300/1  Correspondence (6 items) Jun 1897- Feb 1905 

 D1583/300/2  Plan of the above 2 properties [Undated] 

 D1583/102/1-2 Papers re Little Keven Farm, Michaelchurch Exley Jun 1899-Jul 1899 

 D1583/102/1 Contract and Conditions of Sale. 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) James Price of The Abbey Farm, Craswall, co. Heref., farmer. Part of Little Keven Farm, par. Michaelchurch Exley, co. Heref. (23 acres). 18 Jul 1899 

 D1583/102/2  Correspondence 8 Jun 1899 

Upper Mescoed 1728-1758 

General note

See also under main heading for Parish of Clodock

 D1583/2/107-108  Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Philip Watkins of Bowchurch, co. Heref., gardener. A messuage on the upper Mescott, par. Michael Church, with 4 acres of land, in the occupation of Sarah Watkins, widow. For the lives of (2), aged 32 years, Henry Watkins, brother of (2), of Michael Church, aged 24 and Sarah Watkins, their sister, aged 14. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed: Note re. delivery of seisin by Job Gilbert on behalf of (1) to (2). Witnesses: Abednego Price and John Prichard. 20 Dec. 1728. 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/113  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Williams of par. Turneston, co. Heref., widow. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), George, her son, aged 30 and Martha, her daughter, aged 27. Rent £2.13.0. (as a fine) and £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. (1) appoints as his attorneys John Day of Fletching, Sussex, gent., and Job Gilbert of Craswell, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., gent. Witnesses (SD):Richard Reece, senior and junior. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/4  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Abraham Williams of the borough of Longtown, co. Heref., labourer. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church Eskley, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 50, Mary, his wife, aged 44 and John, their son, aged 11. Rent £2.1.6. for the first year, and £0.1.6. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, jr. and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/41  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) James Davis of par. Newton, co. Heref., cooper. A parcel of land, in the occupation of Alexander Baldwin, in Upper Mescoed, Michaelchurch Ersky, co. Heref., and measuring 1½ acres. For the lives of (2), Walter, his son, aged 35 and Walter, son of the said Walter. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 20 Dec 1733 

 D1583/4/77  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Dorothy Lewis of par. Michael Church Eskley, Co. Heref., spinster. Consideration £15. 3 acres of land on Upper Mescoed, par. Michael Church Eskley, now in the possession of John Price and formerly leased for 3 lives unto Humphrey Thomas, esq. For the lives of Dorothy Lewis, aged 21, Edmund Lewis, aged about 25 and John Lewis, aged about 23, 2 brothers of (2), from 24 June, 1758. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Eliza Thomas and John Gilbert. 20 Jul 1758 

Parish of Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford (Leases, etc.) 

Banleyway (late Meredith's), Wormehome, The Bradleys, Wysons et al 1628-1767 

 D1583/2/1  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Thomas Cardiffe of the Helme, co. Heref., gent. Consideration £30. A meadow called Woorme Home, of 10 acres and arable land called Banley Way with the cottages thereon, in the fee and parish of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. For natural lives of Walter Phillipes, son of Thomas Phillippes of Howton and of John Phillippes, son of John Phillippes of Ewyas Harrold, and of John Parry, son of Richard Parry of Ewyas Harrold. Rent 44s. Witnesses: Thomas Prichard, Jasper Powell, clerk, Abraham ?.........., Thomas Prickett, Walter Prosser and ?Harry Morgan (re livery of seisin by Valantyne Parry, gent., attorney). 1 Aug 1628 

 D1583/2/11  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny and the Rt. Hon. the Lady Honora, his wife. 2) Edward Jackson of Pontrilas, co. Heref., esq. Recites surrender of leases of 1 Aug. 1628 and 11 Nov. 1628, granted by Henry, late Lord Bergavenny to Thomas Cardiffe, gent., re premises below. Consideration £1,200. A messuage, barn, orchard and 15 acres of land, known as the Colliers (boundaries given), a pasture of 6 acres called the Moor (boundaries given), a cottage and land near Banchy alias Banlyway, of 6 acres, a cottage heretofore Meredith's, late in tenure of Watkin Symonds, with 8 acres (boundaries given), a meadow called Wormehome of 17 acres (boundaries given), one acre of meadow adjoining, 4 pieces of arable land near Penleyway alias Banlyway of 9 acres with a cottage (boundaries given), all being in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. Only Walter Phillips of original 3 lives still living. Also a parcel of rough ground with site, toft or mines of the Castle of Ewyas Harold, castle orchard and ditch, containing 38 acres, several pieces of land called the Bradleys alias Wallwyns homs and part of Wysons Lands of 54 acres, 3 parcels of meadow called Lewells Crofts alias Lewis Crofts of 25½ acres, a close called Long Furlong alias Long Meadow of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of arable called Stony Furlong Pitt of 2½ acres, 2 pieces of land called Callow Hill of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of land called Borley of 8 acres, several pieces of land called the Ringburs Waters of 13 acres (boundaries given), 2 small pieces of land of 1 acre, 1 acre of rough land called Great Callow Hill, 11 acres of rough land (boundaries given), a cottage on Helmegreen called Bandland House with 1 acre of ground, 4 acres of arable land (boundaries given), 3 acres of land called Close Crun under Gilbert Hill, adjoining certain lands late of dissolved monastery of Door, 4 acres of land in Helme Field (boundaries given), 3 acres of in Moulehill alias Mounthill, all premises being in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford. All granted by John, late Lord Bergavenny to Henry Baker, gent., by lease of 3 Feb., 1642, for 3 lives (all expired), and late in tenure of Humphrey Baskervile, esq., then of John Grubham How, esq., and (2), for the last 6 years. For natural lives of Phillip Jackson, merchant, brother of (2), and of Phillip Jackson and Christopher Jackson, sons of (2). Rent: £0.6.8. (for Colliers), £0.15.4. (for the Moore), £0.1.6. (for lands next to Worme Home), £2.4.0. (for Wormehome and Benley alias Penleyway), £0.2.6. (for the Castle grounds), £0.13.10. (for Bradleys and Wysoms), £1.13.4. (for Lewis Crofts) and £1.1.6. (for Long Furlong, Stony Furlong Pitt and 1 acre by Great Callow Hill). Endorsed: Fishing, hunting rights reserved to (1). Witnesses: William Prichard, Thomas Gibson, Thomas Allam and John Jenkinson. 12 Apr 1692 

 D1583/4/13-14 Lease for Lives (with counterpart), with Agreement to Levy a Fine. 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny and Rt. Hon. Rebecca, his wife. 2) Phillip Jackson of Pontrilas, co. Heref., esq. Consideration £1,387. (1) demises to (2) a messuage, barn, orchard, 3 parcels of 4 perches (boundary given), a parcel of pasture called the Moore of 6 acres (boundaries given), a cottage and land near Penly (alias Banly) Way of 6 acres and a cottage, heretofore known as Meredith's and in the tenure of Watkin Symonds, with 8 acres of land (boundaries given), a parcel of meadow (lately divided into 2) called Wormhome of 17 acres (boundaries given), 1 acre of meadow adjoining (boundary given), 4 pieces of arable land near Penly Way of 9 acres with the cottage thereon (boundaries given), all which premises lying in Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., and demised by (1) to Thomas Cardiffe, gent., dec'd.; also those pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Bradleys (alias Walwinshams) and part of Wysomes Lands of 54 acres, 3 parcels of meadow called Howells Crofts (alias Lewis Crofts) of 25½ acres, a piece of meadow called Longfurlong (alias Long Meadow) of 20 acres (boundaries given), a piece of arable land called Stoney Furlong Pitt of 2½ acres (boundary given), 2 pieces of arable and pasture together known as Callowhill of 20 acres (boundaries given), several pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Kingburs Water of 13 acres (boundaries given), 2 plecks of meadow of 1 acre (boundaries given), 1 acre of rough ground or pasture (boundary given), 11 acres of rough ground (boundaries given), a cottage on Helme Green called Bandland House with 1 acre, 4 acres of arable land (boundaries given), 3 acres of land called Close Crum (boundaries given), 4 acres of land in Helmefield (boundaries given), 3 acres of land in Mouldhill (alias Mounthill), all which premises lying in Ewyas Harold, and demised by John, late Lord Abergavenny by indenture of lease of 3 Feb., 1642, to Henry Baker, gent., for 3 lives (all since dead), being granted by a lease of 12 April, 1692, from George, late Lord Abergavenny to Edward Jackson of Pontrillas, co. Heref., esq., for 3 lives (all since dead), and late in the tenure of Sir Phillip Jackson of Pontrillas, dec'd., and now in the tenure of Phillip Jackson, with all houses, ways, easements, etc., belonging, excepting mineral and timber rights. For the lives of (2), the lessee, aged 37, Henry Marsh of Newton, par. Clouddock, co. Heref., gent., aged 24 and Roger Morris, son of Roger Morris of par. St. George's, Hanover Square, co. Middlx., aged 10. Rent £0.6.8. for Colliers, a cottage, barn, orchard and 15 acres; £0.15.4. for the Moore; £0.1.0. for the cottage and land near Bauley Way; £0.1.0. for the cottage and lands late of Watkin Symonds; £0.1.6. for 1 acre adjoining Wormehome; £2.4.0. for the 17 acres of Wormehome meadow and the cottage and 4 parcels of land called Banly alias Penly Way; £0.13.10 for Bradleys and part of Wysomes; £1.13.4. for Lewis Crofts; £1.1.6. for the Longfurlong, Stoney Furlong Pitt and 1 acre adjoining the Great Callowhill; £0.6.8. for 2 pieces of land called Callowhill; £0.6.8. for Kingsburs Water; £0.3.0. for the said plecks; £0.2.0. for the 11 acres of rough ground; £0.6.4. for Bandland house, the 4 acres of land adjoining, the 3 acres called Close Crum, the 4 acres in Helmefield and the 3 acres in Mounthill. (1) covenant with (2) to levy a fine or fines in the Common Pleas at the cost of (2), for extiguishing the right of dower or other title of Lady Rebecca. Lord Abergavenny ordains Revd. Mr. John Day, rector of Llanwenarth, co. Mon., and Job Gilbert of Craswell, par. Clodock, co. Heref., gent., as his attorneys. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, Edward Banister and Evan Evans. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin, by Job Gilbert, 5 June 1739, witnessed by John Price, clerk, William Parry and William Parry. 21 Feb 1738/1739 

 D1583/2/8  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) William Parry of Bromsborough, co. Gloc., gent. Consideration (as a fine) £110. 10 acres of meadow called the Lord's mead and 12 acres of meadow called the Spurr mead (boundaries given), par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. For lives of (2) and John and Roger Parry, sons of (2). Rent £2.10.5. (1) appoints Robert Jennings of Clodock, co. Heref., as his attorney. Witnesses (SD): David Price de Longtown, Ro. Jennings, jr. and Thomas Gunter. Endorsed: (a) Memo. of 2 Feb. 1687/8 - that Robert Jennings has delivered seisin to (2). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (20 June 1718). 30 Nov 1687 

 D1583/2/9  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Hannah Parry of Dulas, co. Heref., spinster, eldest daughter of John Parry of Dulas, esq. Consideration £25. 1½ acres of meadow in possession of Thomas Phillipps and par. of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., 1½ acres of arable land in possession of James Price in par. Ewyas Harrold and a decayed watergrist mill, par. Ewyas Harrold. For natural lives of (2), John Parry, the son of John Parry of London, tobacconist, and grandson of John Parry of Arkstone, co. Heref., gent. and William Morse, son of Thomas Morse of par. Lanwerne (Llanwarne). Rent £0.7.10. (and £0.3.4. for the mill). (1) appoints Anthony Bradshaw of Lanellen, co. Mon., as his attorney. Witnesses (SD):Walt. Drew, Benjamin Delahay, Edward Skinken, John Harries. Endorsed: Memo. - "William Morse is dead. T.M." (20 June, 1718). 28 Jun 1689 

 D1583/2/33-34 Lease for Lives with draft. 1) George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Powell of Hereford, gent. Recites lease of 18 July 1664. Consideration £6.0.0. 2 acres of meadow, parcel of the Ox Leasow and 2 acres of arable called the Lord's Acre and Errow y vranen, in par. and lordship of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. Mining rights excepted. For lives of (2), Thomas Powell and John Powell, sons of (2) and Katherine, his wife. Rent £0.8.1. Witnesses (SD): Arthur Lloyd and Thomas Prichard. Endorsed (on draft): "The lessee dead, 1718". 2 Jul 1701 

 D1583/2/79  Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) David Griffith of par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage, barn, garden and parcel of land thereto adjoining of 1 acre and 1 rood in the occupation of (2), lying on the common called The Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, provided that Hannah, wife of (2) and John and Anne, his son and daughter, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and a fat hen or 1 penny in lieu, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD):W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. by (2) assigning the lease to his wife Hannah, and after her death to his son John, then to his daughter. Hannah being with child, if John dies, the lease to go to the surviving boy (or, if a girl be born, that John pays her £10). Witnesses: Walter Williams and Robert Wall. Memo. by John Prichard of Kentchurch, co. Heref., farmer and David Griffith/Griffits of par. Clodock, co. Heref., blacksmith, only surviving son of (2), both being possessed of the above property (J.P. in right of Ann, his wife, daughter of (2) ) for the remainder of the term, Ann's being the sole remaining life. David Griffith, blacksmith, in consideration of £0.10.0. paid to (2), and John Prichard, in consideration of £4. paid to him by David Griffith the younger; (2) and John Prichard surrender to (1) the above lease. Dated 30 May 1780. Witnesses: William Jones and William Jones junior. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/81  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Philip Horseman of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage, garden, orchard and two parcels of land (MS damaged) in the possession of (2), being within The Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundary given). For the lives of (2), Philip Horseman the younger and James Horseman, sons of (2). Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/82  Lease for Lives/Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Blanch Weaver of par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., spinster. A cottage and (MS damaged) acres of land adjoining and enclosed, in the possession of (2) and on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harold (boundary given). For 99 years from 29 Sept., 1701, if (2), William Tayler, son of William Tayler of Abby Doore, yeoman, and John Weaver, son of John Weaver, late of Abby Doore, deceased, or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.4.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/83  Lease for Years/Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) David Prichard of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 2 acres of land adjoining with the appurtenances, in the occupation of (2) and on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1701, if (2), Thomas Prichard and Anne Prichard, son and daughter of (2), or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: This lease expired on death of Anne George, widow (formerly Anne Prichard), the last surviving life within named. Attached note: 13 May 1788. This lease was today brought by Elizabeth, wife of John Prosser of Bilboe, par. Clodock, J.P. having occupied the said premises for 15 or 16 years. Anne George, widow of John George, died on or about 9 Jan. 1788. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/84  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) James Pugh of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A cottage and 1 acre of land adjoining, in possession of (2), being inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref. (boundaries given). For lives of (2), Susan his wife, and Mary, their daughter. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. With note: "A new lease to be granted John Thomas". Endorsements: (a)Memo. re delivery of seisin, on 4 Nov. 1719, witnessed by Phillip Horsman and Elizabeth Morgan. (b)Memo. of 7 Oct. 1731. Susannah Pugh, widow of (2), acknowledges loan from David Pritchard, of the Lord's Wood Common, of £1.0.0., on the security of this lease; witnessed by John Middleton and Susannah Pugh. (c)Memo (N.D.) by Ann Thomas: "Wee do deseir to send to my sester at London a ?rein of becken betwen my brother Daved and my selef and do deseir you to putt in the letter and do deseir of my sester if she can hire of a place I shold be glad (MS damaged) live (leave) as soon as posbel". 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/85  Lease for Years/Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Jones of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., carpenter. A cottage and 1½ acres of land adjoining and in the possession of (2) on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept., 1719, if Peregrine, wife of (2), and John Jones and James Jones, sons of (2), or any of them, shall so long live. Rent £0.3.0. and 1 fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu) with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: "A lease of the house where Henry George lives which keep in trust for William Jones' second son". 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/86  Lease for Years/Lives 1) John Jones of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., husbandman. 2) Richard Cook of par. Dore, co. Heref., yeoman. Recites 2/85, William Jones having died in occupation of the premises, which descended to his son John. Consideration £11.4.0. Property: as in 2/85. For term of years unexpired, if the lives therein live so long. Witness (SD): Ben(?edict) Gilbert. 3 Jan 1767 

 D1583/2/88  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Thomas Reece of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., cordwainer. A cottage and 2 acres of land with appurtenances in possession of John Reece, father of (2), inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For lives of (2), Iddiff Reece, sister of (2) and Joseph Christopher, son of Joseph Christopher of Ewyas Harrold, glover. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert to (2), 14 Oct. 1719, witnessed by John Parry and William Phillips. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/89  Lease for Lives/Years 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Lewis of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., lime burner. A cottage and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2) on Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 29 Sept. 1719, if (2), Mary, his wife and John, their son, or any of them do so long live. Rent £0.5.0. and a fat hen (or 1 penny in lieu), with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: Memo. by John Lewis, son of (2), only surviving life named above, who surrenders to (1) the lease for a re-granting to Eleanor Lewis, daughter of John Lewis, son of (2), spinster, for a term of 3 lives. 6 Jan. 1789. Witness: L. Osborne. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/93  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Watkins of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., labourer. A moiety of one cottage in the possession of (2) and 2 acres of land adjoining, being inclosed on the Lord's Wood Common in par. Ewyas Harrold (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), John Nicholls the younger, son of John Nicholls the elder of Ewyas Harrold, yeoman, and Anne Prichard, daughter of Margarett Prichard of Ewyas Harrold, widow. Rent £0.3.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): W. Langford and William Osman. Endorsed: (a)Authority by (1) to William Osman to grant leave to (2) for assigning of the above lease to Margarett Prichard, widow, as a security for £2.15.0. 14 Oct. 1719. (b)Received of Mary Watkins, wid., £2.17.0. Witnesses: young Mr. Tomlins and James Pritchard. 27 Jan., 1727/8. (c)Assignation of the lease by Margarett Pritchard. Witnesses: William Jones, John Middleton; Frances Probertt. 10 Feb. 1727/8. (d)Lease to Samuel Jones of Ewyas Harrold, taylor, of the above premises for the lives of himself, aged about 36, Elizabeth, his wife, aged 29 years and John, their son, aged about 7 years. Fine £40. 5 Oct. 1777. 1 Oct 1719 

 D1583/2/123  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Peregrina James of par. Ewyasharold, co. Heref., widow. A house, gardens, orchards and 2 acres of land, situated on the Lord's Wood, par. Ewyas Harold. For the lives of (2), aged 30, William James, her brother, aged 35 and Elizabeth, his wife, aged 25. Rent £2.13.1. (as a fine) and £0.3.1. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): John Day, junior and Job Gilbert. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/10  Lease for Lives (counterpart) (see also 2/9). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Roger Parry of par. Dulas, co. Heref., gent. An old, decayed mill in Ewyasharrold and 1½ acres of arable land on the south side of the castle of Ewyasharrold and 1½ acres of meadow by the River Worme, par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref. For the lives of (2), aged 50, Mary, his wife, aged 26 and Elizabeth, their daughter, aged 6. Rent £3.1.2. for the first year and £0.11.2. p.a., thereafter, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, sr. and jr. 24 Jun 1732 

 D1583/3/42  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Roger Parry of Dulas, co. Heref., gent. 2 pieces of land called the Borley and Cous close, Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., late in the occupation of John Mitchell and now in the occupation of (2) (boundaries given), near (1)'s mill. For the lives of (2), Mary, his wife and Elizabeth, his daughter, aged 10. Rent £0.9.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Daniel Price and William Williams. 23 Apr 1735 

Ewyas Harold Castle 1736-1750 

General note

(See also D1583/2/11 in previous section.)

 D1583/4/9 Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Williams of Evesham, co. Worcester, Supervisor of Excise. All that site of a castle, barn and lands in Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., late in lease among other lands to Sir Phillip Jackson (boundaries given). For the lives (2), Anne, His wife and Thomas Mullins, son of Thomas Mullins of Bath, innholder, an infant. Rent £0.3.4., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Mary Day and Ro. Parry. 24 Sep 1736 

 D1583/4/60  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Mary Williams of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., wid. Consideration £74.11.0. All that site of a castle, barn and lands in Ewyasharrold, late in lease to John Williams, Supervisor of Excise (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 31, Elizabeth, her daughter, aged 5 and Sarah Jones, aged 18, sister of (2), from 2 Feb., 1750. Rent £0.3.4. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Price, clerk, John Gilbert. 10 Dec 1750 

 D1583/4/28-29 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Henry Powell of Abby Door, co. Heref., labourer. All that old hovell or little barn and about a ¼ acres of land in Ewyas Harold. For the lives of (2), Jane, his wife and William, their son, aged 7. Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, Robert Mathew; ?T. Williams, Mary Williams. 24 Oct 1741 

 D1583/4/30  Note (originally with 4/28). Headed "Cott in Ewyasharrold belonging to Walter Meredith". Note re cottage occupied by Walter Meredith by the road from Ewyasharrold to the Helm Bridge with ¼ acres of land and in a ruinous condition. George Meredith to have the property at £1.1.0. Addition note of 16 July, receipting the above sum and stating that a new lease is to be granted Walter Meredith for the lives of Mary Meredith, his wife (he being the nephew of the said Walter), aged about 38, Margaret Meredith, daughter of the said George, aged about 6 and Mary Meredith, also daughter of the said George, aged about 1 year and 8 months. 10/16 Jul 1782 

 D1583/4/31-32 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) William Lewis of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., carpenter. All those parcels of arable, meadow and pasture land with appurtenances, called Crasbryfield alias Cresfield (boundaries given), Standing Furlong alias Stoney Furlong (boundaries given), OxLeasowe alias Oake Leasow (boundaries given), which were 3 ancient parcels but the Cresfield now being divided into 5, all being part of the demesnes of Ewyas Harold manor, co. Heref., and in par. Ewyas Harold, lately in lease to Humfry Baskerville of Pontrilas, esq., and assigned by him to (blank) How and late in the occupation of Jenkin Prosser. For the lives of (2), aged 30, Anne, his wife, aged 25 and William, their son, aged (blank). Rent £0.16.8. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Day, Robert Mathew. 17 Nov 1741 

 D1583/4/40  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Prichard of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., carpenter. Consideration £15. All that moiety of 1 cottage with a garden and 4 acres of land, now in the possession of (2), being inclosed on a common called the Lord's Wood, par. Ewyasharrold (boundaries given). For 99 years from 2 Feb. 1749/50, if (2) and John and James, his two sons, shall so long live. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Feaver and John Gilbert. 5 Mar 1749/1750 

 D1583/4/55 Note of Declaration (originally with 4/54). By Walter Edorts (Edwards) of par. Ewas Harrold, owning himself in debt to Rowland Says, sr., of par. Dore, co. Heref., for £25 and resigning to R.S. his dwelling house, garden and orchard for 10 years, for arrears of chief rent. Witnesses: John Hoop, Stephen Jones, William Sayce. 3 Feb 1775 

 D1583/4/43  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Davies of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Hereford, tanner. Consideration £10.10.0. A cottage, garden and 1½ acres of land enclosed therewith, in the occupation of Mary Pitt, on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., (boundaries given). For 3 lives from 2 Feb. 1751, i.e. for the lives of (2), aged 32, Mary Pitt, aged 33 and John Rumsey, aged 9, son of John Rumsey of Ewyasharrold, tanner. Rent £0.2.1. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: John Williams and John Gilbert. 14 Jan 1750/1751 

 D1583/4/100  Lease for Lives (counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. Lord Abergavenny. 2) Walter Meredith of par. Ewyas harrold, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage, gardens and appurtenances (MS damaged) with ¼ acre, lying in par. Ewyasharrold adjoining a certin road (MS damaged) and in the tenure of (2). For the lives of George Meredith, yeoman, nephew of (2), aged about 38, Margaret Meredith, aged about 6 and Mary Meredith, aged about 2, daughters of George Meredith. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot, £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises and with suit of court. N.B. This lease is damaged, having had the 4 corners cut off for cancellation. 25 Dec 1782 

 D1583/4/52-53 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Walter Edwards of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., labourer. Consideration £15. A cottage and 1 acre of land with appurtenances, in the possession of Benjamin Jones as tenant to (2), on the Lord's Wood Common, par. Ewyasharrold (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged 30, Elizabeth Morgan, aged 4 and John Morgan, aged 3, son and daughter of John Morgan of par. Aby dore, co. Heref., husbandman. Rent £0.2.6. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: E. Staples, Rice Price; John Gilbert, Rowland Sayce. Endorsed: note re livery of seisin by John Gilbert, witness Rowland Sayce. 14 May 1750 

 D1583/4/54  Assignment of Lease (originally with 4/52). 1) Walter Edwards of par. Ewyasharrold, co. Heref., labourer. 2) Rowland Seys of par. Aby Door, co. Heref., tyler. Recites 4/52. Consideration £23. (1) assigns to (2) the property described in 4/52. Term: for residue of that described in 4/52. Rent: as described in 4/52. Endorsed: note re receipt of consideration money, witnesses Margaret Jones and John Gilbert. Note: (2) paid £1 arrears of chief rent to Lord Abergavenny; John Hope paid £0.5.0. arrears of rent, 1 Mar., 1777. Note: (2) received £6.10.6. mortgage money from (1), witness Benedict Gilbert, 6 Feb., 1783. * (MS paper, badly damaged). 18 Aug 1750 

 D1583/94/1-4 Sale of Manorial Rights, Ewias Harold, co. Hereford. Early 19c. - 1935 

 D1583/94/1  Correspondence re manorial rights (common and pound). [1885-1935] 

 D1583/94/2  (Duplicate) Grant of Water Rights (31/12/1925). 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill, CVG,CMG., of Eridge Castle, Sussex, and Most Hon. John Charles, fourth Marquess Camden. 3) Reginald George Virgo of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., surveyor. (1) grants to (3) rights re. water from St. Martin's Well on Dulas Court Estate, co. Heref., and maintenance of pipes from said well under Ewyas Harold Common leading to 'The Cedars' and to 'Little Walk Mill Farm' for residue of 60 years from 1890. Rent 5s. p.a. [1925] 

 D1583/94/3  (Copy Draft) Conveyance. Parties: as in 94/2. Consideration £100. The manor or lordship of Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., with all appurtenances, to be held unto the use of (3). Includes schedule. 3 Dec 1925 

 D1583/94/4  Transcript of Manorial Account for Ewyas Harold, 1543. (early nineteenth century). Account of Thomas Gylbert, bailiff, for Ewyas Harold and Kenchurche (Kentchurch): year ending 30 Sept., 1543. Account of D(?avi)d Ivons, reeve, for Walterston(e). Account of D(?avi)d Ivons, castle reeve, (hundred) of Ewyas Lacy. Account of Maddok John Lloid and Rice ap Harry, reeves for Ewyas town. Account of Thomas Powys, beadle, for Ewyas Lacy beadlery. Account of Richard Watkyne, receiver, for Ewyas Lacy, Office of Receiver. Names of dwellings and tenants given. [Early 19th century] 

 D1583/25/1-4 Deeds re the Griffin Inn, Ewyas Harold, co. Hereford 1823-1903 

 D1583/25/1-2  Lease (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Elizabeth Edwards, widow, now servant to Mary Morgan of Cwm farm, par. Abbey Dore, co. Heref., widow. Consideration £14. A cottage and garden with a small plot of land adjoining of 1/3 acre in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref. (boundaries given), coming into possession of (1) after the decease of John Morgan of Walk Mill farm, par. Ewyas Harold, farmer. For the lives of (2), aged about 35, James Edwards, son of (2), aged about 13 and Jane Cooke, aged about 9, daughter of Benjamin Love Cooke of par. Abbey Dore, miller. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises, together with suit of court. Endorsed (on 25/1): Note re. livery of seisin, 8 July 1824. Witnesses: Benjamin Love Cooke and John Pritchard of Trivell. 29 Sep 1823 

 D1583/25/3  Mortgage. 1) James Edwards of Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., carpenter. 2) Thomas William Garrold of the City of Hereford, gent. Recites 25/1,2; death of Elizabeth Edwards (N.D.), intestate, buried at Abbey Dore; (1) being heir as her eldest son, has asked (2) for a loan of £40. Consideration £40. (1) to repay (2) £40 at 5% on 14 Aug. 1862; (1) grants to (2) the property described in 25/1,2, for the natural lives of (1) and Jane Matthews (née Cooke). (2) to have power to resell the premises. On the dorse of 25/3 is: Transfer of Mortgage. 9 Nov 1867. 1) Thomas William Garrold. 2) William Preece of the Old Harp Inn, Widemarch St., City of Hereford, innkeeper. Recites that interest paid but principal still due. Consideration £40. (1) assigns to (2) the mortgage debt of £40 with interest together with the property described in 25/1,2 for the term stated in 25/3. 14 Feb 1862, 9 Nov 1867 

 D1583/25/4  Conveyance 1) Elizabeth Edwards of Ewias Harold, co. Heref., widow. 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Abergavenny, co. Mon., estate agent. Recites 25/1,2 (Jane Matthews, née Cook(e), the sole surviving life). Consideration £52.10.0. A cottage and beerhouse known as the Griffin Inn, together with a garden and plot of land adjoining, par. Ewias Harold. For the life of Jane Matthews. 7 Feb 1903 

 D1583/52/1-2 Conveyance of Lands in par. Ewias Harold, co. Hereford to the Golden Valley Railway Co. 1879-1887 

 D1583/52/1  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Golden Valley Railway Co. Consideration £335. A piece of land of about 2 acres in par. Ewias Harold, co. Heref., with rights, ways, etc. Includes plan of property. 13 Jul 1887 

 D1583/52/2  Correspondence (12 items) Apr 1879-Aug 1887 

Sale of Lands in pars. Ewyas Harold and Rowlstone, co. Hereford 1897 

 D1583/298/1  Sale Particulars 1897-1898 

 D1583/298/2  Plan of the premises (9 lots) 1897 

 D1583/298/3  Correspondence (4 items) Oct 1897-Nov 1897 

 D1583/293/1  Particulars of Sale 1897 

 D1583/293/2  Plan of premises at Ewyas Harold and Rowlstone.  1897 

 D1583/293/3  Bill of Sale 1897 

 D1583/293/4  Correspondence (5 items) Dec 1897-Jan 1898 

 D1583/70/1-4 Elm Green Farm, Ewias Harold, co. Hereford 1907-1908 

 D1583/70/1 Particulars of Sale, with Plan. Oct 1907 

 D1583/70/2  Plan of the Property. Undated 

 D1583/70/3  (Copy) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Pelham Manor, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43, Lennox Gardens, London, retired Colonel in H.M. Army. 3) Andrew Addis of Elm Green par. Ewyas Harold, farmer. Consideration £1,768. Pieces of land in par. Ewyas Harold, of about 46 acres, and premises at Elm Green Farm, of about 4 acres. Includes schedule and plan. 31 Dec 1907 

 D1583/70/4  (Copy) Conveyance 1) & 2) as in 70/3. 3)Percy Archer Clive of Whitfield, co. Heref., retired captain. Consideration £1,100. Lands in par. Ewyas Harold, of about 49 acres. 9 Jan 1908 

Notes on Manorial Court Proceedings. Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Heref. 1899-c.1906 [and Undated] 

 D1583/94/5  Notes on Manorial Court Proceedings. Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Heref. Held by the Marquess of Abergavenny at the Temple Bar Tavern, Ewias Harold; J.G. Gilbert Harris in attendance as deputy steward. Described as the first Court Leet "for many years". Discussion of encroachments on Ewias Harold Common, especially by Dulas Manor. (Also headed "Pontrilas Court Leet, 1899"). 15 Jun 1899 

 D1583/94/6  Draft Notes on Court Proceedings, Manor of Ewias Harold, co. Hereford. (see 94/5). With list of names of commoners present, with brief addresses of each. 15 Jun 1899 

 D1583/94/7  Note re Free Tenants of Ewyas Harold Manor. Endorsed "Kentchurch". With reference to Scudamore family. Undated 

 D1583/94/8  Notice/Poster re Court Leet of Manor of Ewias Harold. To be held 15 June, 1899, at Temple Bar Inn. Undated 

 D/1583/210  Report on the Lifeholds in Herefordshire, par. of Ewyas Harold (originally with 201). List of leaseholds and state of the lives. (1 item) [c.1906] 

Miscellaneous Leases, Ewyas Lacy Manor, Co. Hereford 1688-1804 

General note

See also separate section for Manor of Ewyas Lacy

 D1583/2/3  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) Phillipp David of Olphen, par. Clodock, co. Heref., yeoman. Consideration (as a fine). £35. A pasture called Cae Coch of about 15 covers (boundaries given). Condition of tenure as in 2/2 [see under Clodock]. Rent £0.2.6., with suit of court (manor of Ewyas Lacy). Witnesses (SD): Ro. Jennings and Anthony Bradshaw. 30 Jan 1687/1688 1687/8 Jan. 30 

 D1583/3/31  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives. 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) John Madox of Longtown, par. St. Clodock, co. Heref., gent. All those lands called the Ynnis of 3 Welsh acres (boundary given), in the occupation of (2). For the lives of (2), John, son of Rev. Richard Reece, vicar of St. Clodock, aged 5 and Elizabeth, daughter of Rowland Jennings jr., aged 2. Rent £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Job Gilbert and John Day. 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/3/32  Note (originally with 3/31). The premises in 3/31 have long belonged to Mary Sem alias Watkins and her son William Jones alias Sem became the heir. He was hanged for the murder of his wife c.1791, leaving a son and daughter both of whom are minors and living. Since his death, Mr. Allen, attorney of the Hay has received the rent, the lease whereof is supposed to have expired on the death of the late John Reece of Bacton (179-). 7 Aug 1804 

 D1583/2/110  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny, and Lady Catharine. 2) Walter Powell of Craswell, co. Heref. Part of a messuage, barns, stables, outbuildings and other lands and premises of 11 covers, in the possession of (2) and formerly in the possession of Thomas Edwards, being bequeathed by him to (2) (boundaries given). For the lives of Walter Powell, aged 26, William Powell, aged 25 and Lewis Powell, aged 18, sons of (2). Rent £0.5.8., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Elfd. Staples and John Day. Endorsed: Memo. re livery of seisin made by Job Gilbert to (2). Witnesses James Harries and Henry Prosser. (18 Nov. 1728.) 8 Nov 1728 

 D1583/2/52  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Powell of Longtowne, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 1½ acres of land, in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Mary, his wife and Anne, their daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Edward Waters. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/53  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Blanch Powell of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and half an acre of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2) and Hewlen Price and Thomas Price, son and daughter of (2). Rent £0.1.0. with £0.1.0. and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and Hum(phrey) Thomas. Endorsed: (a)Memo. that £0.1.0. be paid as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/56  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Jane Reynoles of Longtowne, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), (David) and Sarah Reynoles, her son and daughter. Rent £0.1.6., with £0.1.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Robert Harries and John Harries. Endorsed: (a)£0.1.6. to be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"Jane is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/38  Lease for Lives 1)Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2)Thomas Lewis of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage and 2 acres of land in possession of (2) and Maud Lewis. For lives of (2), John Lewis the son of William Lewis of Longtowne and Elizabeth Lewis the daughter of John Lewis of the Hollinwood. Rent £0.1.0., with suit at the manor court. (1) authorises Edward Waters and Henry Symons, two of (1)'s bailiffs, to be his attorneys. Memo. - that £0.1.0. be paid as a heriot when due. Witnesses (SD): Henry Willington, John Lewis and John Lewis jr. Endorsed:(a)Memo. - that £0.1.0. shall be paid as a heriot to (1). (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/39  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Katherine Lloyd of par. Newton, co. Heref., widow. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Edward Lloyd and Mary Lloyd, her son and daughter. Rent £0.0.6., with suit of manor court. Memo. - that £0.0.6. be paid as a heriot when due. Witnesses (SD): John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a)Memo. - that (1) shall receive £0.0.6. as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (19 June 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/42  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Walter Williams of Newton, co. Hereford, yeoman. A cottage and 1½ acres of land in possession of (2). For lives of (2), Mary, his wife and John Lloyd, son of William Lloyd of Newton. Rent £0.1.0., with suit of court and with £0.1.0. as a heriot. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsed: (a)£0.1.0. to be paid to (1) as a heriot. (b)"All the lives in being. T.M." (18 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/43 Assignment of Lease 1) William Lewis of par. Cluddock, co. Heref., yeoman. 2) Richard Phillips of St. Margarett's, co. Heref., weaver. Recites indentures of 29 Sept., 1701 (2/42) 1 Feb., 1728/9 and 10 July, 1734. (1) releases to (2) the property described in 2/39. Consideration £25. (Term illegible - ? for residue of above term). Witnesses (SD): William Morgan, James Gilbert and Job Gilbert. 9 Aug 1734 

 D1583/2/51  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Thomas of Newton, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with garden and 4 acres of land in the possession of (2). For lives of (2), Anne, his wife and John Robert, son of William Robert of Kentchurch. Rent £0.4.0., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Lewis and Robert Harries. Endorsement:(a)"This lease was assigned to Joseph Roberts". (b)"John Thomas is dead. T.M." (18 June, 1718). (c)£0.2.6. to be paid to (1) as a heriot. 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/3/33-34 Lease for Lives (with counterpart). 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Diana Virgoe of par. Ewyas Harrold, co. Heref., widow. A house, garden and orchard (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), Thomas, aged 30 and William, aged 24, her sons. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses: Robert Mathew, John Day and Job Gilbert. Endorsed (on 3/33): (a)Note re. livery of seisin by Job Gilbert, 15 May, 1734; witnesses Thomas Matthews and Ro. Parry. (b)John Vergo, son of Thomas Vergo and grandson of (2), renewal of lease, premises worth £10 p.a. (?). 24 Jun 1733 

 D1583/2/58  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) John Powell of par. Michaell Church Escley, co. Heref. Two acres of land, being part of (1)'s waste (boundary given). For lives of (2), Robert, son of Gilbert Shaw of Michaell Church and of Susan, the daughter of Gilbert Nicholl of the same parish. Rent £0.2.0., with £0.2.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas, John Harries and Robert Harries. Endorsed:"All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/45  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. 2) John Powell of par. St. Margeratt's, co. Heref. A cottage and 4 acres of Broomy Lands in possession of Rees Harris. For lives of (2), Martha, his wife and Rees Harris. Rent £0.3.6., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Thomas Cristopher, Hugh Harris and Henry Symonds. Endorsed: "Rees Harris is dead. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

 D1583/2/50  Lease for Lives 1) Rt. (Hon.) George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) William Morris of par. St. Margarett's, co. Heref., yeoman. A cottage with 3 acres of land, in possession of (2). For lives of (2) and James Morris and William Morris, sons of (2). Rent £0.3.0., with £0.4.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Witnesses (SD): Hum(phrey) Thomas and Robert Harries. Endorsed: "All the lives in being. T.M." (21 June, 1718). 29 Sep 1701 

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Estates in Herefordshire (General) 

Survey, Schedules and Terrier c.1800-1908 

 D1583/208  Survey of the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate in Ewyas Lacy Hundred. Re pars. St. Margaret, Michaelchurch Eskley, Walterstone; townships of Newton, Longtown, Crasswell and Lanveyno in par. Clodock; hamlet of the Futhog. Names of tenants and size of holdings given. With maps of the following: Upper Maescoed, pars. St. Margaret and Michael Church; Lower Maescoed, township of Newton; lands in townships of Newton and Longtown; lands in par. Michaelchurch (3 maps); lands in pars. Crasswell and Michaelchurch (2 maps); lands in par. St. Margaret and Michaelchurch; lands in pars. Walterstone and St. Margaret; lands in townships of Crasswell and Lanveyno; land in township of Lanveyno; lands in townships of Longtown and Lanveyno; lands in township of Longtown; lands in Futhog hamlet (map missing); lands at Forest hên, township of Crasswell; lands in par. Michaelchurch and in township of Crasswell. Undated 

 D1583/192 Schedule of Leaseholds for Lives on the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate, 1818. ? Early 20c. copy. with index of tenants' names, description of properties, date of leases, name of lessees and of lives, age of lives at granting, amount of fine, rent, heriot and alienation and any observations. Includes an index to parishes, covering Crasswall, Longtown, Newton, Lanveyno, Michaelchurch Eskley, St. Margaret's, Walterstone, Ewyas Harold and Foothog. Undated 

 D1583/193  Schedule of Copyholds for Lives on the Earl of Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate, 1818. Typed volume. With description of lands, date of grant, grantee, lives, name of tenant in 1818, lives in being, rents, heriots, date of last surrender and observations. Re parishes of Crasswall, Michaelchurch, Newton, Clodock, Longtown, Llanveyno and St. Margaret's. Undated 

 D1583/1/1  Schedule of Expired Leases (1628 - 1790), Herefordshire. Granted prior to those recorded in the Terrier of 1818. This summarises 2/1 - 123. (and giving date, lessee, property, rent, parish and miscellaneous information). Undated 

 D1583/195  Schedule of Leases granted prior to those recorded in the Terrier of 1818 (co. Hereford). Typed list, re leases 1628 - 1790, giving name of lessee, property, rent, parish and observations. (See also D1583/1). Undated 

 D1583/201  Terrier of the Herefordshire Estate of the Marquess of Abergavenny. Consists of index to tenants and holdings; details re rack and ground rents, reserved rents (lifeholds, copyholds), summary and index to holdings and parishes. 1895 

 D1583/209  Correspondence re Herefordshire Leaseholds (1 bundle) (Originally with Terrier, 201). 1897-1917 

 D1583/222  Correspondence re Lord Abergavenny's Herefordshire Estate (1 bundle) (Originally with Survey, 208). 1904-1908 

 D1583/177/1-32 Sale of Herefordshire Estate, 22/23 Jan. 1920. 1908-1947 

 D1583/177/1  Volume of Information Sheets re Lots for Sale (No.1). Contains also Correspondence, April-Dec. 1919; Index to Lots, Parishes and Lifeholds; Summary of Rack Rents; Newspaper Cutting re result of sale. Undated 

 D1583/177/2  Rental. Marquess of Abergavenny's lands in Herefordshire, with names of tenants, properties, amount of land and annual rent, etc. (Crasswall, Ewias Harold, Llanveynoe, Longtown, Michaelchurch Escley, Newton, St. Margaret's, Walterstone). 7 pages. Undated 

 D1583/177/3  Particulars of Herefordshire Sale. Names of purchasers, addresses, purchase money, etc. 5 sheets. Undated 

 D1583/177/4  Volume of Sale Particulars. First Edition. Re sale by auction at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, Jan. 22/23, 1920, of an area of 2,670 acres, including farms, smallholdings, sites of castles of Longtown and Ewyas Harold. 'The Poplars' (Ewyas Harold) and 'The Nevill Arms' (Ewyas Harold). Details re 166 lots. Undated 

 D1583/177/5  General Conditions of Sale. Re the above sale. Undated 

 D1583/177/6-7 List of Purchasers (two copies). With lot numbers and addresses. Undated 

 D1583/177/8  List of Reserve Prices by Lot (Herefordshire Estate). Undated 

 D1583/177/9  List of Reserve Prices by Lot (Monmouthshire Estate). Undated 

 D1583/177/10-11 Plan No. 1, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 1-40. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/12-13 Plan No. 2, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 41-46. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/14-15 Plan No. 3, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 47-69. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/16-17 Plan No. 4, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 70-71. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/18-19 Plan No. 5, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 72-97. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/20-21 Plan No. 6, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 98-100. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/22-23  Plan No. 7, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 101-128. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/24-25  Plan No. 8, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 129-135. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/26-27  Plan No. 9, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 136-150. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/28-29  Plan No. 10, Herefordshire Estate. Lots 151-166. 2 copies. Undated 

 D1583/177/30-31  Correspondence re Rockyfold Farm. 2 items. Undated 

 D1583/177/32  Chichester Diocesan Leaflet Dec 1947 

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Estates in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire 

Estate Accounts 1815-1842 

 D1583/226/1-10  1815-1820 

 D1583/226/1  Account of Timber and Coppice Wood. Sold on 19 March, 1819, at The Three Salmons Inn, Usk. With names of purchasers, amounts, etc. 1819 

 D1583/226/2  Account of Hedging Stuff and Sale of Stones from the Derry and for Willows. With names of recipients. 1819, 1820 

 D1583/226/3  Monmouthshire Rental for 1819. By parish, with names of tenants, premises, rents, and some observations. 1819 

 D1583/226/4  Account of Monies received for Chief and Reserved Rents from the Mon., and Heref., Estates, Michaelmas, 1819 (by parish). 1819 

 D1583/226/5  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb, Jr. Mostly for repairs to estate and sale of timber. 1819, 1820  

 D1583/226/6  Account of Disbursements (misc.) 1819, 1820 

 D1583/226/7  "Bill No. 1": the Earl to Baker Gabb. (misc. estate and manorial matters including Usk Fishery case). 1815, 1818  

 D1583/226/8  "Bill No. 2": the Earl to Baker Gabb (with note of costs re the Earl v. Jenkins, Gabb v. Loyd, the Earl v. Watkins, the Earl v. Price, the Earl v. Phillips, the Earl v. Williams, the Earl v. Williams, the Earl v. Margaret James). 1816, 1819 

 D1583/226/9  "Bill No. 3": the Earl to Baker Gabb, jr., re cost of making an abstract of leases on Mons., and Herefs., Estate. 1819 

 D1583/226/10  Cash Account re estate management (by Baker Gabb, jr.). 1820 

 D1583/223/3-11  1818-1819 

 D1583/223/3 Balance Sheet (Baker Gabb, jr., with the Earl). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/4 Rent Account and Disbursements (with names of tenants and properties). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/5  Leases and Fines Account (names of tenants). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/6 Wood and Bark Account (names of suppliers and hauliers). 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/7  Miscellaneous Cash Account (various tenants and properties mentioned). 1816, 1819 

 D1583/223/8 Abstract of Burgage, Chief and Reserved Rents (by parish), 1817 - 18. Undated 

 D1583/223/9 Cash Account for haulage, stones, labour, etc., for building at the Castle (? Abergavenny). With names of workmen involved. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/10  Account of Various Expenses. Mentions recipients and properties. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/223/11 Account of Wood and Stone sold from the Derry. With names of recipients. 1818, 1819 

 D1583/229/1-11  1819-1823 

 D1583/229/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with tenants, premises and rents. 1822 

 D1583/229/2  Account of Chief and Reserved Rents, co. Mon., and Heref., (by parish). 1822 

 D1583/229/3 Account re hedging stuff and for stone sold from the Derry Hill 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/4  Heriot Account. Name of deceased tenants with parishes. 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/5  Account of Fines for Copyholds and Leaseholds granted. With tenants' names and parishes. 1819, 1823 

 D1583/229/6 Account of Monies for Sale of Timber (in 1821). With names of purchasers. 1823 

 D1583/229/7  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents (Edmund Rogers' collection), for 1818-20. 1823 

 D1583/229/8  Account of Disbursements by B. Gabb. Various purposes 1822, 1823 

 D1583/229/9  Bill re. law suits, the Earl to B. Gabb., 1819-1820. Re the Earl v. William Gunter, the Earl v. Jones et al, the Earl v. Francis and Prosser, the Earl v. Thomas Jones, the Earl v. Daniel Davies. 1823 

 D1583/229/10  Bill re estate expenses, the Earl to B. Gabb, 1818-1822. Various purposes. 1823 

 D1583/229/11 Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and D. Rowland, esq. With note by D. Rowland. 1822, 1823 

 D1583/227/1-7  1820-1821 

 D1583/227/1  Coppice Wood Accout. Particulars of sale at the 'Three Salmons' in Usk. (names of purchasers, etc.). 1820 

 D1583/227/2 Monies received for hedging stuff and stones sold from the Derry Hill. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/227/3 Monmouthshire Estate Rental. With tenants, premises, rents and arrears, by parish. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/227/4  Account of Chief and Reserved Rents, Mons., and Herefs. estates. By parish and county. 1820 

 D1583/227/5 Account of Heriots. With name and parish of deceased. Undated 

 D1583/227/6 Account of Monies Disbursed, by Baker Gabb, jr. Misc. purposes. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/227/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb, jr., in account with Daniel Rowland, esq. With note by D. Rowland. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/228/1-6  1820-1822 

 D1583/228/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and details of rent and arrears. 1821 

 D1583/228/2 Monies received for Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon., and Heref. By parish. 1821 

 D1583/228/3  Monies received for hedging stuff and stone sold from the Derry Hill. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/228/4 Account of monies for coppice wood sales. With names of purchasers and price paid. 1820, 1821 

 D1583/228/5  Account of monies disbursed by Baker Gabb, jr. Misc. costs re. estate and manorial administration 1821, 1822 

 D1583/228/6  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and David Rowland, esq. With note of 1823 by D. Rowland. 1821, 1822 

 D1583/230/1-8  1823-1824 

 D1583/230/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and rents. 1823 

 D1583/230/2 Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's Collection). By parish. 1823 

 D1583/230/3  Account for Hedging Stuff, etc. Name of recipients given. 1823 

 D1583/230/4  Account for Heriots. With names of deceased et al (some residences given). 1823 

 D1583/230/5  Account of Fines to renew Leaseholds, with rent receipts re lands out of lease pending re-granting. With names of tenants and premises. 1823 

 D1583/230/6 Account of receipts re sale of timber. With names of parties to sales. 1823, 1824 

 D1583/230/7  Account of disbursements by Baker Gabb: misc. matters. 1823, 1824  

 D1583/230/8  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1823, 1824 

 D1583/231/1-8  1824-1825 

 D1583/231/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with name of tenant and premises. 1824 

 D1583/231/2 Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's collection). By parish and county. 1824 

 D1583/231/3  Account re Stone and Hedging Stuff. With names of receipients. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/4 Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. Names of new tenants, deceased and parishes mentioned. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/5  Account of Fines for renewal of leases. Names of new tenants and premises. 1824 

 D1583/231/6  Account of Receipts for Sales of Timber. With names of recipients. 1824 

 D1583/231/7 Account of disbursements by B. Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1824, 1825 

 D1583/231/8  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1824 

 D1583/232/1-7  1824-1826 

 D1583/232/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1825 

 D1583/232/2  Bill for misc. expenses, to B. and J. Gabb. 1824, 1826 

 D1583/232/3  Account of misc. disbursements by Baker Gabb. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/4 Balance Sheet (Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq.). 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/5  Account of Receipts from Heriots and Alienations. With names of new tenants and premises. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/6  Account of receipts from stone and hedging stuff. With names of recipients. 1825, 1826 

 D1583/232/7  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents from the Mon., and Heref., estates (J. Mason's collection). By parish and county. 1825 

 D1583/233/1-7  1826-1827 

 D1583/233/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1826 

 D1583/233/2  Account re Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1826 

 D1583/233/3  Account of Receipts for Stone and Hedging Stuff, etc. With names of recipients. 1826, 1827  

 D1583/233/4  Account of receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of new lessees and premises. 1826, 1827  

 D1583/233/5 Account of fines for renewal of leases, etc., and for receipts from rent of land out of lease until regranted. With names of tenants and premises. 1826, 1827 

 D1583/233/6  Account of disbursements by B. Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1826, 1827 

 D1583/233/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1827 

 D1583/234/1-6  1826-1828 

 D1583/234/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1827 

 D1583/234/2 Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1827 

 D1583/234/3  Account of Receipts for Stone and Hedging Stuff. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/234/4  Account of Receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of new lessees and premises. Undated 

 D1583/234/5  Account of Disbursements by B. Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1827, 1828 

 D1583/234/6  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1826 

 D1583/239/1-14  1827-1833 

 D1583/239/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1832 

 D1583/239/2 Account re Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1832 

 D1583/239/3  Account of Receipts for Fines for Grants and Leases of Premises in cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of lessees and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/239/4  Account of Receipts re Stones and Tinnett. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/239/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants, etc. 1832 

 D1583/239/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr. Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes 1832, 1833 

 D1583/239/7  Bill re law suit, Penry v. Gwillim and Parry. List of expenses and payments. 1828, 1831 

 D1583/239/8 Bill for distraint on effects of Thomas Evans. 1830 

 D1583/239/9  Bill re law suit, Lord Abergavenny v. Denn, Thomas and Jeremiah, tenants. 1828 

 D1583/239/10 Bill re Thomas Penry v. Elizabeth Parry, widow, in replevin. 1829, 1831  

 D1583/239/11  Bill re Lord Abergavenny v. Gwillim and Parry. 1828, 1829 

 D1583/239/12  Bill for copies of surveys. 1827, 1828 

 D1583/239/13  Bill re Harris and Rogers v. Dehany. 1830, 1831  

 D1583/239/14  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1832, 1833 

 D1583/235/1-6  1828-1829 

 D1583/235/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1828 

 D1583/235/2 Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1828 

 D1583/235/3 Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/235/4  Account of Receipts for heriots and alienations. With names of tenants and premises. Undated 

 D1583/235/5  Account of Disbursements, by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1828, 1829 

 D1583/235/6  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1828 

 D1583/236/1-7  1829-1830 

 D1583/236/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1829 

 D1583/236/2  Account re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1829 

 D1583/236/3  Account of Receipts for Fines and Grants for Copyhold Premises, Ewyas Lacy Manor, co. Heref. With names of payees. Undated 

 D1583/236/4  Account of Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stones. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/236/5  Account of Receipt for heriots and alienations. With names of lessees and premises. Undated 

 D1583/236/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1829, 1830 

 D1583/236/7  Balance Sheet Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1829 

 D1583/237/1-7  1830-1831 

 D1583/237/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1830 

 D1583/237/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents (J. Mason's collection), cos. Mon. and Heref. 1830 

 D1583/237/3  Account of Fines for Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and premises. 1831 

 D1583/237/4  Account re Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stones. With names of recipients. 1831 

 D1583/237/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and premises. 1831 

 D1583/237/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb Misc. purposes. 1830, 1831 

 D1583/237/7  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1831 

 D1583/238/1-7  1831-1832 

 D1583/238/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1831 

 D1583/238/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1831 

 D1583/238/3  Account of Receipts for Grants and Leases of Premises in cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of lessees. Undated 

 D1583/238/4  Account of Receipts for Hedging Stuff and Stone. With names of recipients. 1832 

 D1583/238/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With lessees' names. 1832 

 D1583/238/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc purposes. 1831-1832 

 D1583/238/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1831, 1832 

 D1583/240/1-8  1833-1834 

 D1583/240/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1833 

 D1583/240/2  Account of Receipts, Chief and Reserved Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1833 

 D1583/240/3  Account of Receipts re Fines for New Leases, cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/240/4  Account of Receipts re Stones and Tinnet. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/240/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1833 

 D1583/240/6-7 Account re Disbursements by Baker Gabb (2 copies). Misc. purposes. 1833-1834 

 D1583/240/8  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1833-1834 

 D1583/241/1-9  1833-1835 

 D1583/241/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1834 

 D1583/241/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1834 

 D1583/241/3  Account of Receipts re Fines for Leases, cos. Mon. and Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. 1834 

 D1583/241/4  Account re Receipts for Stone and Tinnet. With names of recipients. 1834 

 D1583/241/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1834 

 D1583/241/6 Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1834-1835 

 D1583/241/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1835 

 D1583/241/8  Vouchers Re payments for repairs and rates, misc. parishes. 1834-1835 

 D1583/241/9  Vouchers. Re expenses for repairs to farms at Com(m)in, the Park and Wern Gifford. 1833, 1835 

 D1583/242/1-6  1835-1836 

 D1583/242/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1835 

 D1583/242/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1835 

 D1583/242/3  Account of Receipts for Stones. With names of Recipients. 1835 

 D1583/242/4  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants and parishes. 1835 

 D1583/242/5  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1835-1836 

 D1583/242/6  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1836  

 D1583/243/1-7  1836-1837 

 D1583/243/1  Monmouthshire Rental By parish, with names of Tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/243/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1836 

 D1583/243/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on renewal of copyhold premises, co. Heref. With names of tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/243/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. 1836 

 D1583/243/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of lessees. 1836 

 D1583/243/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1836-1837 

 D1583/243/7  Balance Sheet Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1836 

 D1583/244/1-7  1836-1838 

 D1583/244/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1837 

 D1583/244/2  Account of Receipts re Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1837 

 D1583/244/3  Account of Receipts for Fines. With names of tenants and parishes. 1836 

 D1583/244/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. 1837 

 D1583/244/5  Account of Receipts re Heriots and Alienations. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/244/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. Misc. purposes. 1837-1838 

 D1583/244/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1838 

 D1583/245/1-7  1838-1839 

 D1583/245/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1838 

 D1583/245/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1838 

 D1583/245/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and parishes. 1839 

 D1583/245/4  Account of Receipts for Stones. With names of recipients. 1838 

 D1583/245/5 Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1838 

 D1583/245/6  Account of Disbursements by Mr Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1838-1839 

 D1583/245/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1839-1838 

 D1583/246/1-7  1839-1840 

 D1583/246/1 Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1839 

 D1583/246/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1839 

 D1583/246/3 Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases and Grants of Copyholds. With names of Tenants and parishes. 1839-1840 

 D1583/246/4  Account of Receipts for Stone and Tinnet. With names of recipients. 1840 

 D1583/246/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of lessees and parishes. 1839 

 D1583/246/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1839-1840 

 D1583/246/7  Balance Sheet. Daniel Rowland, esq., and Mr Baker Gabb. 1839-1840 

 D1583/247/1-7  1840-1841 

 D1583/247/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1840 

 D1583/247/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1840 

 D1583/247/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases and Grants of Copyholds. With names of lessees and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/247/4  Account of Receipts for Stone. With names of recipients. Undated 

 D1583/247/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots and Alienations. With names of tenants and parishes. Undated 

 D1583/247/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes. 1840-1841 

 D1583/247/7  Balance Sheet. Mr Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1840-1841 

 D1583/248/1-10  1841-1842 

 D1583/248/1  Monmouthshire Rental. By parish, with names of tenants and premises. 1841 

 D1583/248/2  Account of Receipts for Reserved and Chief Rents, cos. Mon. and Heref. (J. Mason's collection). 1841 

 D1583/248/3  Account of Receipts for Fines on Renewal of Leases. With names of tenants and parishes. 1842 

 D1583/248/4  Account of Receipts re Stone. With name of recipient. 1841 

 D1583/248/5  Account of Receipts for Heriots. With names of tenants and parishes. 1841 

 D1583/248/6  Account of Disbursements by Baker Gabb. For misc. purposes 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/7  Balance Sheet. Baker Gabb and Daniel Rowland, esq. 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/8  Vouchers re Repairs. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/9  Vouchers re rate and tax charges. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/248/10  Misc. vouchers. (1 bundle) 1841-1842 

 D1583/129/1-17 Estate Accounts, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire: classified sheets 1866-1867 

 D1583/129/1  Account of mineral rents from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. and Messrs. Bailey, 1865-66 (monies retained). Item A. For Blaenavon and Nantyglo Districts and Penlloyn Farm. 1867 

 D1583/129/2  Rack rents: Michaelmas and Christmas, 1866 (Mons.) and Candlemas, 1867 (Herefs.). Item B. 1867 

 D1583/129/3  Chief and Reserved rents: account of monies received. William Mason's and John Gilbert Harris' collections, Michaelmas 1866 (from Mon., and Herefs., estates respectively). Item C. 1867 

 D1583/129/4  As 129/3, but for Michaelmas 1865. Item C. 1866  

 D1583/129/5  Account of monies from sale of lands in Mon. and Heref. (various parishes), 1866. Item D. 1867 

 D1583/129/6  Account of monies retained from sales of coppice woods (1864-5) and for monies received from timber bark, etc. (1866-7). Item E. 1867 

 D1583/129/7  Account of monies received from sales of stone, 1867. Item F. 1867 

 D1583/129/8  Account of monies received for heriots, 1866. Item G. 1867 

 D1583/129/9  Account of monies spent on fencing and planting a portion of the Lodge Farm (1865-7) and a small brake on the Castell Prydith Farm (1867). Item H. 1867 

 D1583/129/10  2 items Correspondence (found with 129/9). Letters from Mr Dudlow and Mr Delves re the planting charge. Oct 1867  

 D1583/129/11  Disbursement Account (monies disbursed by Messrs. Baker Gabb and Watford, 1866-7). Item I. 1867 

 D1583/129/12  Account of mineral rents from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and Messrs. Bailey (monies retained). Item A. For Blaenavon and Nantyglo Districts and Penlloyn Farm, 1863-5. 1866 

 D1583/129/13  Rack rents: Michaelmas and Christmas, 1865 (Mons.) and Candlemas, 1866 (Herefs.). Item B. 1866 

 D1583/129/14  Account of monies received for coppice wood sales, cos. Mon. and Heref. 1865, Item D. 1866 

 D1583/129/15  Account of monies received for heriots. Item E. 1866 

 D1583/129/16  Disbursement Account (monies disbursed by Messrs. Watford and Gabb, 1865-6). Item F. 1866 

 D1583/129/17  Balance Sheet (Messrs. Watford and Gabb in account with the Earl of Abergavenny). For Blaenavon and Varteg Districts and Penlloyn Farm, 1865-6. 1866 

Rentals 1868 [and Undated] 

 D1583/308 Estate Rental, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. By parish, with names of tenants, premises and rents. 1868 

 D1583/207  Rental of the Marquess of Abergavenny's Mineral Estates. From July, 1906 to July, 1933. Tenants, properties, rents, etc. With some inserted correspondence and accounts of minerals worked. 1 volume. Undated 

 D1583/206  Rental of the Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny in co. Monmouthshire, co. Herefordshire and Brynmawr. From August 1932 to December 1947. 1 volume. Undated 

Schedules of Deeds, Leases, etc. 1815-1916 

 D1583/26 Schedule of Deeds and Papers in the possession of Mr. Baker Gabb,jr., belonging to the Earl of Abergavenny. Chancery proceedings, 1590/91 - 1710. Books, stewards' accounts, suit rolls and court rolls, Henry VII - 1815. Leases, 1413/14 - 1782. List of Books, Rentals, etc., 1663/4 - 1805. Schedule of Rentals, etc., 1550/51 - 1788. (No details are given in the above lists.) 1815 

 D1583/130/1-2 Lists of Lifehold Leases, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, with particulars 1868 

 D1583/130/1 List of Lifehold Leases,Monmouthshire. (Llwyndu hamlet, Llantillio Pertholey, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Clytha hamlet, Llanthewy Rytherch, Bryngwin, Tregare, Goytrey). List gives no. on estate and tithe maps, acreage, parcel of land, date of lease, lessee, names of lives, reserved rent and observations. 1868 

 D1583/130/2  List of Lifehold Leases, Herefordshire. (Upper Mescoed, Lower Mescoed, Michaelchurch, Walterstone and St. Margaret's, Craswell and Llanveynoe, Foothog, Forest Hene, Ewyas Harold). List gives no. on estate and tithe maps, acreage, parcel of land, date of lease, lessee, names of lives, reserved rent and observations. 1868 

 D1583/19 Schedule of Deeds, etc., re Lord Abergavenny's Estates in cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Refers to: Castle Prideth Farm, par. Llanfoist (1865). Houses in Castle Street, Abergavenny (1705-1873). Pen y Graig Estate, par. Llanfoist (1674 - 1868). Keven Kest, par. Michaelchurch Exley (sic), co. Heref. (1813 - 74). 'Three Tuns' Inn and adjoining houses, Nevill Street, Abergavenny (1852-1874). 'Crossway' Cottage and lands called 'The Catherine Wheel', Crasswall, co. Heref. (1734-1874). Tyr Cregwith meadows, par. Llanwenarth, co. Mon. (1826-70). Garden adjoining the Castle, Abergavenny (1867-69). Pen-y-lan and Twyn y Gorfidd Farms, par. Trevethin and Llanover (1801-69). Land in Llwyn du hamlet, par. Abergavenny (1858-78). Four messuages in Mill Street, Abergavenny (1778-1877). Llanwenog, Longtown, co. Heref. (1813-76). 1878 

 D1583/198  Schedule of Agreements and Leases on Lord Abergavenny's Estates in co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire. With details of ground rents (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith), lifeholds (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith), mineral rents (Blaenavon Co. and Nanty Glo Co.) and rack rents (co. Mon. co. Heref. and Garndiffaith). With letter from William Richardson to J.H.G. Harris, dated 11 July, 1904, re use of this volume. 1904 

 D1583/311/1-12 Expired Leases (with Deeds of Arrangement and Licences), Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. 1859-1916 

 D1583/20/1-4  Schedule and related papers re Lord Abergavenny's property in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. c.1907 

 D1583/20/1 Schedule of Deeds, etc., re Lord Abergavenny's Estates. Refers to: Mount Pleasant estate, pars. Llangattock juxta Usk and Llanthewy Rytherch (1745-1868). Great House Farm (1799 - 1867); Wain Vellin Farm, par. Clodock (1728-1876); Lands in Castle Street, Abergavenny (1878); Premises in Mill Street, Abergavenny (1878); Penlanlase Farm, pars. Abergavenny and Llantillio Pertholey (1788-1878); Lands in Penypound, par. Abergavenny (1879); Cottage and premises at Llwyndu, par. Abergavenny (1881-2); Cottage and land in pars. Llangattock Lingoed and Llanvihangel Crucorney (1787-1883); Lands in pars. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Llantillio Pertholey (1887); Lands in pars. Trevethin, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Ultra (1891); Lands in par. Trevethin (1892); Cottage and premises in pars. Llanvihangel Crucorney and Llangattock Lingoed (1826-89); 'Old Charles Meadow' and 'The Birches', par. Michaelchurch Escley (1675-1890); Nevill Court, Abergavenny (1779-1894); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from George Davies (1891-5); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from William Williams (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from John Richards (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from Walter Jolf (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from Trustees Bell (1891-7); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from A.J. Price (1891-8); Freehold land by Castell Pry-ddydd Farm, par. Llanover (1792/3-1895); Tyr Ewen Farm, par. Llanwenarth Citra (1805-95); Little Tyr Ewen (1875-87); Little Penygraig, par. Llanfoist (1730-1897); Noyadd Wen and Penbullan Farms, par. Llanwenarth Citra (1784-1897); Land at Longtown, par. Clodock (1873-97); 3 freehold dwellings in Hatherleigh Road, Abergavenny and a freehold plot adjoining, purchased from John Mark Morgan (1891-99); Messuage and premises at Longtown, purchased from Cheese and Lewis (1806-99); Castle Stores Inn, Abergavenny (1899); Piece of garden ground, Castle Street, Abergavenny, leased to D.M. Storrar (1899); Lands at Garndiffaith (1886); Lands forming part of Red Barn Farm, Abergavenny, sold to the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, (1894); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from John Ross (1894-9); Land near Nevill Court, purchased from William Davies (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from George Wright (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from H.C. Evans (1891-9); Land near Neville Court, purchased from E.A. Johnson (1891-9); Lands at Llwyndu, leased from M.S. Woodhouse (1890-1); Grant of water easement from A.R. Feilden, esq., and another (1894); Lease of right to construct and use a tramway on the Dessi [Deri?] Mountain, Abergavenny (1895); Allotments on Stanhope Park Building Estate, Abergavenny (1896); Grant to Blaenavon U.D.C. (1897); Lands in par. Abergavenny (1881). c.1907 

 D1583/20/2  Authority and Request for Deeds, etc. Re the settled Estates of Most Hon. The Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. Rt. Hon. Gathorne, Earl of Cranbrook and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill (trustees) require surrender of documents by Messrs. Gabb and Walford, solicitors 1898 

 D1583/20/3  List of Court Books. Surrendered to G.E. Macbean, esq., by Messrs. Gabb and Walford. Received by W. Richardson, 24 May 1901. May 1898 

 D1583/20/4  List of Maps/Books. Taken from J.H.G. Harris. 7 items mentioned. 24 May 1904 

Sales of Properties by Lord Abergavenny 1865-1895 

 D1583/139/1-15 Papers re Sales in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire 1866-1878 

 D1583/139/1  Allotment and Valuation of Estates in Co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire belonging to the Earl of Abergavenny. Valued by J.S. Cundy, land agent, Wetherby. Monmouthshire (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellan, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (pars. Michaelchurch Exley, Clodock (including Newton township), Ewyas Harold). For sale by auction in lots. Includes an assessment of the agricultural value of the land, buildings and leaseholds. For the use of William Delves, esq. Sep 1866 

 D1583/139/2  Outlying property proposed for sale, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, belonging to Lord Abergavenny. Monmouthshire (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd hamlet, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (Ewyas Harold, Michaelchurch, township of Newton). 1866 

 D1583/139/3  Outlying property proposed for sale, co. Monmouthshire. Pars. Bryngwin, Tregare, Llanvihangel Yestern Llewern, Llanvair. Undated 

 D1583/139/4 List of properties sold, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, Earl of Abergavenny's Estates. Statement showing lots offered for sale in 1866 and monies arising from those sold. Monmouthshire (Llanvihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellen, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd, Mamhilad). Herefordshire (par. Michaelchurch Escley (with Newton township), Ewyas Harold and townships of Llanveyno and Crasswall. 1866 

 D1583/139/5 Note of Leaseholds in Tregare and Penrose, co. Monmouthshire. With copy letter of 20 Dec. 1877 from W. Delves to J.G. Harris re properties offered for sale in Oct. 1866. 1878 

 D1583/139/6 Correspondence re sale of properties. 32 items, including: List of outlying property to be sold (pars. Llanfihangel Yestern Llewern, Tregare, Penrose, Bryngwin, Llanvair, Goytrey, Bethos Newydd, Mamhilad in co. Mon. and pars. Ewyas Harold, Michael-Church and township of Newton in co. Heref. Result of Sale of 30 Oct., 1866, giving details by lot (with near-copy). Cheque for £250 (14 Dec., 1866). Jun 1866-Dec 1866 

 D1583/139/7-8  Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (1-14). Re pars. Tregare and Llanvihangel-Yestern-Llewern. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/9-10 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (15-26). Re Penrose parish. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/11-12 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (27-40). Re pars. Bryngwyn, Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellen, Goytrey, Bettws Newydd and Mamhilad. (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/13-14 Plan of Property Lots for Sale by Auction (41-52). Re pars. Michaelchurch Escley, Ewyas Harold; townships of Newton (par. Clodock), Llanveyno (par. Clodock), Crasswall (par. Clodock). (2 copies.) Undated 

 D1583/139/15  Sale Particulars of Freehold Estates, cos. Mon. and Heref., Re properties shown in 139/7-14, consisting of 46 messuages with lands of about 400 acres. 30 Oct 1866 

 D1583/303/1-2 Sale of Lands in pars. Goytre and Abergavenny, co. Mon. and in par. Ewyas Harold, co. Heref., 1865-1895 

 D1583/303/1  Conveyance (copy) 1)Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2)Great Western Railway Company. Consideration £750. All those pieces of land in pars. Goytre, Abergavenny and Ewias Harold, cos. Mon. and Heref., now in the possession of (2) and over which the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway was constructed, of 7a.1r.?p., with all appurtenances. 17p. of the above land to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 1838, made between Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, father of (1) and John Prosser, for the lives of John Prosser aforesaid, aged 51, Margaret Morgan, aged 35 and Ann Prosser, aged 25, at a rent of £0.1.0. 27p. of the above land to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 1838, between Henry, Earl of Abergavenny and the said John Prosser, for the lives of John Prosser, Ann Prosser and James Lewis, aged 9, at a rent of £0.2.0. Land formerly tenanted by Benjamin Williams to be subject to a lease of 29 Sept. 183? between the Earl of Abergavenny and John Watkins, yeoman, for the lives of persons of whom Anne, wife of John Watkins, aged 63 and James Watkins, aged 40, are survivors, at a rent of £0.0.8. Land tenanted by I..... L..... Scudamore in par. Ewias Harold to be subject to a lease of 25 July, 1809 between the Earl of Abergavenny and George Schiffuer, the surviving life being John Parry, aged 64, at a rent of 8? shillings and 10 pence. Which leases have been purchased by (2), the West Midland Railway Co., or the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway Co., (2) to maintain various accommodation works constructed on the said railway line. With schedule of tenants, acreages, etc., by parish and plan of the above lands. 24 Jun 1865 

 D1583/303/2  Correspondence re Investments. (1 bundle) Jan 1895, Mar 1895 

Sale of Chief Rents 1924-c.1926 [and Undated] 

 D1583/219  Order re Sale of Chief or Quit Rents in cos. Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire and confirming contracts for sale of small plot of land near the Boar's Head Inn, Rotherfield and Ellington Cottage (originally with Terrier, 203). 25 Nov 1924 

 D1583/171  Sale of Chief Rents, cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. List of properties charged, rent, purchaser, date and redemption price, 1924-6. 2 card sheets. c.1926 

 D1583/218 List of Chief Rents sold in cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. (Originally with Terrier, 203). Covering period 1873-1915, with purchasing particulars. Undated 

 D1583/224-225 Cash Account Books 1817-1841 

 D1583/224  Cash Account Book for Rents of the Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. Daniel Rowland, esq., in account with the Earl of Abergavenny. 1817-1838 

 D1583/225  Cash Account Book for Rents of the Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates. Daniel Rowland, esq., in account with the Earl of Abergavenny. 1838-1841 

 D1583/78/1-2 Reports of Estate Manager (W. Delves) re Monmouthshire and Herefordshire Estates 1868 

 D1583/78/1  Monmouthshire Excursion (Dec. 17, 19, 20, 22 & 23). Abergavenny, Nantyglo, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Garndiffaith, Blaenavon, Goytrey, Mamhilad. Various farms mentioned. (Visits to Llanthewy Rytherch, Bryngwin and Penrose omitted.) 1868 

 D1583/78/2 Herefordshire Excursion (Dec. 16,18 & 21). Longtown,Crasswall, Michaelchurch Escley, Newton, Pontrilas, Ewyas Harold. Various farms mentioned. (Visits to St. Margaret's par. Walterstone par. et al omitted.) Includes correspondence, Dec. 22-31 1868. 1868 

Book of Reference [Early 20th century] 

 D1583/181 Book of Reference to maps of lands in co. Monmouthshire and co. Herefordshire (Davies Survey) with notes on leases of Lord Abergavenny's lands, giving details of date of lease, name of lessee, lives, name of present holder, rent, alienation, heriot and observations. For the parishes of Abergavenny, Llanwenarth Citra, Llantillio Pertholey, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanvetherine, Llanthewy Rytherch, Llanarth, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd, Penrose, Tregare, Llanfihangel yestern Llewern, Llanvair, Goytrey, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Llanover (all co. Monmouthshire); for Upper and Lower Mescoed, Newtown, Longtown, Michaelchurch, Crasswall, St. Margaret, Walterstone, Llanveyno, Ewyas Harold and the Futhog [Herefordshire]. With an index. [Early 20th century] 

General note

Relates to D1583/188 ?

 D1583/221 Correspondence 1941 

 D1583/221 Correspondence re Lord Abergavenny's Estates (originally with Rental, D1583/206) 1941 

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Papers re The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 

Leases, Surrenders, Agreements, etc. (General) 1859-1920 

 D1583/7/1-2  Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Robert William Kennard of Upper Thames Street, City of London, iron master, Richard Francis Davis of Cannon Street, City of London, merchant, Thomas Moxon of Throgmorton Street, City of London, stockbroker and Frederick Cotton Finch of West Hill, Wandsworth, Surrey, esq. Mining rights under Lord Abergavenny's Hills, forming the Blaenavon and Varteg districts, pars. Llanover, Aberystruth, Llanwenarth, Trevethin, Llanfoist, Llanhileth, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Goytre, co. Monmouthshire, of about 10,000 acres, together with the surface of such lands as are occupied by (2) or the Blaen Avon Iron and Coal Company. 63 years from 25/12/1855. Rent £7,650 p.a. With a copy. 15 Jun 1859 

 D1583/7/4  Abstract of 7/1 No Date 

 D1583/319  Deed of Appointment 1) Hugh Mason 2) Richard Shaw 3) (1) and (2) 4) Frederick Wootton Isaacson of Upper Harley Street, Cavendish Square, co. Middx., esq. 5) (1) and (4) 1) and (2) appoint (4) to be trustee and convey to him (unspecified) hereditaments, etc., demised by indentures of lease of 15 June, 1859, for the purpose of securing debentures. 4 Dec 1875 

 D1583/18/1  Deed of Arrangement (Copy) 1) The Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Blaenavon Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. 3) Edward Mackenzie of Fawley Court, co. Buckingham, esq. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859 wherein the Rt. Hon. William Nevill, then Earl of Abergavenny, demised unto Robert William Kennard, Richard Francis Davis, Thomas Moxon and Frederick Cotton Finch the mines of minerals on or under Lord Abergavenny's Hills, pars. Llanover, Aberystruth, Llanwenarth, Trevethin, Llanfoist, Llanhilleth, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Goytre, co. Mon., and being about 10,000 acres, for 63 years from 25 Dec. 1855 at £7,650 p.a. The premises having been vested in (2) subject to a mortgage to (3) for securing him £125,000 with interest, and (2) having planted timber on the lands for their own use, disputes having arisen between (2) and (1), (2) shall renounce any claim to the surface of lands in the lease called Coed Cae Llyd Mawr, par. Aberystruth and shall pay additional rents. (a) (3) surrenders to (1) the surface of the above land in par. Aberystruth, without prejudice to the rights already granted by (2) to the South Wales Colliery Co. Ltd., and to William Habbakuk, or will surrender an equal area of land in lieu. (b) The shaded parts of the above land are to be used by (2) solely for quarrying. (c) (2) to pay to (1) from 25 Dec. 1875, for the residue of the term of 63 years an annual rent of £100 with a further rent of £100, in addition to the £7,650 in the above lease of 1859. (d) (1) grants to (2) the powers in the above indenture of 1859 and the occupation of the enclosed lands forming part of the Blaenavon and Varteg Liberty, with power to enclose any of the mountain and waste there (as shown on Mr. Davies' plan of 1822). (e) (2) to inform (1) within a month of any inclosure. (f) (2) to give (1) a list of all rents received in respect of the said lands for the year ending 31 Dec. 1876 and annually every subsequent year. (g) (1) releases (2) from all rents received hitherto by them re the above lands and admits that (2) are entitled to receive all rents under the lease. (h) (2) releases (1) from all rents contained in the said lease. (i) The agreements herein on the part of (2) are made solely on the terms of the grant being adopted by (1). With plan of the lands involved. 13 Oct 1877 

 D1583/136/1-5 Papers re Exchange and Purchase of Lands in pars. Trevethin, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Ultra 1881-1891 

 D1583/136/1  Order of Exchange (sealed copy) 1)Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2)Blaenavon Co. Ltd., of 86 Cannon Street, City of London. The Board of Agriculture authorises an exchange of lands, (1) to receive a piece of land called Blaenfrwdd-y-wrach and a piece of land with buildings called Coity Canol, Trevethin par.; piece of land with buildings called Coity Mawr, ruined cottages, incline houses and a piece of land forming the Old Incline, par. Llanfoist; a piece of land at Garn derris with an old cottage and ruined buildings in par. Llanwenarth Ultra. (2) to receive a piece of land by a chapel in par. Trevethin; a piece of land near Mount Pleasant Terrace, a piece of land near Cinderpit Cottages, a piece of land near a signal box and a piece of land called Coity Farm with buildings and part of a reservoir in par. Llanfoist. Mines and minerals excepted from both groups of lands. With a map of the lands, in 2 parts. 24 Dec 1891 

 D1583/136/2  Map No. 2 Showing lands taken by the Marquess. No Date 

 D1583/136/3  Map No. 1 Showing lands taken by the Blaenavon Co. No Date 

 D1583/136/4  Correspondence re. the exchange of lands. 15 items Nov 1889-Jun 1891  

 D1583/136/5  Copy Correspondence re land at Blaenfrwydyrach. 4 items (with covering letter of 2 Nov. 1881). Proposed purchase by Lord Abergavenny. Aug 1881-Nov 1881 

 D1583/18/2,3,4,5 Lease (4 copies) 1) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 3) The Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, co. Kent and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. Recites surrender of (inter alia) premises remaining subject to a lease of 15 June 1859, between William, Earl of Abergavenny of the one part and Robert William Kennard, Richard Francis Davis, Thomas Moxon and Frederick Cotton Finch of the other part (altered by an indenture of 14 Oct. 1877 [18/1]). (1) demises to (2) unworked parts of the tract of land called Lord Abergavenny's Hills, constituting the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts, pars. Llanover, Aberystruth, Llanwenarth, Trevethin, Llanfoist, Llanhileth, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Goytre, co. Monmouthshire containing about 10,000 acres, together with the surface of the lands already occupied by (2) and furnaces and buildings thereon and with liberty to sink mines, make railways and road, erect or demolish buildings, take water, etc. Reserving to (1) liberties re quarrying and hunting. Some of the premises being conveyed since 15 June 1859 to third parties, including the Great Western Railway Co., this lease to be subject to the rights of such third parties. For 45 years from 1 July 1906. Rent £7,750 p.a., with tonnage rents. (2) to preserve the safe condition of the mines, etc. With schedule (1869-1905) and second schedule re books of plans/O.S. numbers. 25 Sep 1907 

 D1583/18/6 (Counterpart) Lease 1) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Exclusive rights of shooting, hunting, fishing, etc., re lands described in a lease of the above date (see 18/2) made between (1), (2) and the Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of the third part. (1) to have the same rights. For 45 years from 1 July 1906. Rent £0.1.0. if demanded. (2) to safeguard the land and its game and not sub-let. 25 Sep 1907 

 D1583/7/3  Surrender 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn co. Middx., H.M. Counsel and M.P. and Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman Street, City of London, esq. 3) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 4) Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling near Maidstone, Kent. (2) surrender to (3) the premises defined in 7/1 25 Sep 1907 

 D1583/18/7  Surrender 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) The Hon. Sir Harry Trelawney Eve, a judge of the High Court of Justice and Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman Street, City of London, esq. 3) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny K.G. 4) The Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, co. Kent and the Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex, retired colonel. This deed being supplemental to 18/2 and an indenture of 25 Sept. 1907 between (1) and (2) above (a mortgage by way of underlease). (2), at the request of (1), assign to (3), all that parcel of land near Blaenavon Park Lodge, co. Mon., of 1,157 square yards. Rent £7,750, to be reduced from 11 Oct. 1909 by £1.0.0. With a plan of the premises. [Oct 1909] 

 D1583/254/5  Abstract of Lease, 25 Sept. 1907. 1) Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Those unworked parts of the minerals under Lord Abergavenny's Hills, forming the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts, pars. Llanover, Aberystruth, Llanwenarth, Trevethin, Llanfoist, Llanhileth, Llanellen, Mamhilad and Goytre, co. Mon., of 10,000 acres, together with the surface lands. For 45 years from 1 July 1906 Rent £7,750, plus tonnage and wayleave rents. 1910 

 D1583/18/8  (Copy) Lease 1)The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2)The Premier Investment Co. Ltd., of Dashwood House, New Broad Street, City of London. 3)John Vipond and Co. Ltd., of Varteg Hill, near Pontypool. (1) demise to (3) the remains of the mines under lands in pars. Abersychan, Blaenavon and Abertillery, co. Mon., including the Tillery Seam, the Horn or Rock Seam, the Bydelog Seam (or the Bottom Rock and Yard Vein), the Engine Coal Seam (or the Garw Seam), the Elled and the Big Vein Seams, with the power to sink pits, to use water from Waun Hoskin, etc. For 40 years from 1 Jan. 1910. Paying £0.0.7½, per statute ton of coal and £0.0.6. per customary ton of ironstone, £0.0.5. per customary ton of stone and £0.0.2. for less than a customary ton, with a dead rent of £4,000 p.a. (3) to maintain the state of the pits, etc. 5 Aug 1920 

 D1583/252/12  (Copy) Agreement 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Recites that (2) is lessee of mines etc., on Abergavenny Settled Estates, co. Mon., of which (1) is tenant for life; that the leases thereof will expire on 25 Dec. 1918 and (2) has requested their extension; that in 1901 Mr. Forster Brown reported on certain mining properties including those referred to above. It is agreed that (i) Costs of negotiations to be borne by (2). (ii) Costs of (1) to consist of expenses of himself, the Trustees and any others whose consent is required for a lease. (iii) (1) may charge (2) for a scale fee. (iv) The negotiations are to be completed by 31 Dec. 1906. (v) (1) shall cooperate with Mr Forster Brown to limit (1)'s costs. (vi) Either party to be free to discontinue the negotiations. 17 May 1905 

Par. Aberystruth 1806-1924  

 D1583/13/1-3  Lease for Years (with 2 copies) (see also papers re court case, 1814-16). 1) Rt. Hon. Henry Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Thomas Hill of Dennis, co. Staffs., esq., and Samuel Hopkins of Blaenavon, co. Mon., esq. Recites surrender of lease of 30/7/1801 by (2). Pen-y-lloyn Farm with 90 acres of land, par. Aberystwith [Aberystruth], co. Mon., heretofore in the occupation of Daniel James and now of (2), purchased by (1) of Edmund Williams of Aberystwith (sic), esq., with all appurtenances. (2) to be free to erect iron works on the site 63 years from 24/6/1806. Rent £25 p.a. 28 Sep 1806 

 D1583/259/6  Extract from Conveyance of 5 Sept. 1848. (1 item) 1) Rosser Andrew of Merthyr. 2) Benjamin Edmunds of Llanover, sawyer. 3) David Andrew of Llanelly, collier, William Andrew of Llanfoist, collier and John Andrew of Aberystruth, collier. 4) Edmund Henry of Ebbw Vale, Aberystruth. 5) Baker John Gabb of Abergavenny, gent. Recites that William Andrew of Abergavenny, aforesaid, yeoman was seized of the property below and made his will 3 Nov. 1824. A messuage with stables, barn garden etc., known as Gwaunavon, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., formerly in the possession of Edmund Lewis and sold by him to the testator. No Date 

 D1583/254/6  Consent (1 item) The Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., consents to the granting by the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., of an underlease between 1)Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2)Frederick John Gordon and Sir Harry Trelawney Eve. 3)Powells Tillery Steam Coal Co. Ltd. For 33 years from 1 Jan. 1909, with right of passage beneath 385 acres in pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon. 22 Jan 1910 

 D1583/6/20 Licence to Underlease 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. (1) consents to (2)'s granting of an underlease to Lancaster's Steam Coal Collieries Ltd., for 40 years from 31/3/1910 of mining rights in pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, co. Mon., together with beds of ironstone, etc., adjacent thereto (as mentioned in a lease of 25/9/1907 for 45 years). 22 Jan 1912 

 D1583/6/21  (Copy Draft) Under-Lease 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Premier Investment Co. Ltd. 3) John Charles Jenkins of Sirhowy Villa, Tredegar, Co. Mon., colliery proprietor, John Brinley Jenkins of 2 Hill View, Tredegar, colliery manager, Theophilus James Jenkins of 16 Harford Street, Sirhowy, surface manager, Nehemiah Jones of 35 Badminton Grove, Ebbw Vale, co. Mon., mining engineer and John Callen Fudge of Libanus Road, Ebbw Vale, colliery engineer. (1) and (2) lease to (3) rights to work remainder of Tillery or Red Ash seam of coal, etc., under lands in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., of 304 acres. [1924] 

Par. Llanfoist 1812-1859 

 D1583/7/5 Lease for Years Parties: as in 7/1 [Lease for Years 15 June 1859] Llanfoist Farm, pars. Llanfoist and Abergavenny, of about 180 acres, in the occupation of the Blaenavon Iron and Coal Company. 63 years from 25/12/1855. Rent £275 p.a. 15 Jun 1859 

 D1583/13/4  (Counterpart) Lease for Years (see also papers re court case, 1814-16) Parties: as in 13/1. [See previous section, Aberystruth.] Recites surrender of lease of 24/12/1809 by (2). A meadow called Maiden Mead, of 10 acres, the Castle Meadow, of 10 acres and the Byefields meadows, of 36 acres, par. Abergavenny, co. Mon.; a recently-erected messuage with barn and out-buildings, Park Mawr pasture, of about 17 acres, a piece of land called the Clappiers, of 4 acres, a pasture called Ynis lan-y-dwr or the Island, of 3 acres, arable land called the Park Bach, of 12 acres, a piece of land called the Great Ynis, of 26 acres, a meadow called the Gill-Ynis, of 12 acres, arable land called the Fourteen Covers, of 9 acres, arable land called the Sixteen Covers, of 10 acres (the last two adjoining each other and the River Usk), arable land called the Fourteen Covers, of 9 acres, arable land called the Sixteen Covers, of 10 acres [sic], pasture called Cae Hovel or the Eight Covers adjoining the last two pieces of land, of 6 acres, land called the Orls, of 6 acres, all being in par. Llandfoist, co. Mon. All which lands, together with Castle Green or Tump, were leased by indenture of 25/6/1768 from the late Rt. Hon. George, Baron and later Earl of Abergavenny to Thomas James for 21 years from 2/2/1768 at £130 p.a., but since expiration of that lease on 2/2/1789, said lands have been in occupation of (2). 21 years from 29/9/1812. Rent £130 p.a. plus £10 per acre of land put into tillage (except re. Cae Hovel). 24 Dec 1812 

Par. Llanwenarth 1791-1838 [and Undated] 

 D1583/252/1  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Walter Lewis of par. Lanwenarth, co. Mon., yeoman. A decayed cottage with garden, yard and appurtenances, lately occupied by Susan Williams, deceased, and a piece of mountainous or hilly land called the Wain, adjacent to the cottage, heretofore divided into 3 pieces containing 8 acres late in the possession of Thomas Jenkins, limeburner (boundaries given), all lying in par. Lanwenarth and occupied by (2). For the lives of (2), aged about 41, Walter Lewis, son of (2), aged about 3 and Rachel Lewis, daughter of (2), aged about 1. Rent £1.1.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot on the death of the above lives and £0.5.0. on the alienation of the premises. Witnesses: A. Morgan Kinsey and L. Osborne, clerk to Mr Kinsey. 29 Sep 1791 

 D1583/253/1  (Counterpart) Lease for Lives 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) William Powell of par. Lanwenarth, co. Mon., yeoman. Consideration £48. A cottage and garden in the occupation of Daniel Rosser, with 2 pieces of meadow adjoining, of about 2½ covers, in the occupation of John Lewis, all lying in par. Lanwenarth (boundaries given). For the lives of (2), aged about 39, William Powell the younger, aged about 16 and James Powell, aged about 5, both being sons of (2). Rent £0.1.0., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and £0.5.0. on each alienation. (1) appoints Robert Morgan Kinsey of Abergavenny, gent., Lewis Osborne of Abergavenny and William Rogers of par. Aberystwith [Aberystruth], co. Mon., yeoman as his attornies. 29 Sep 1793 

 D1583/252/3  (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2)John James, late of Pwlldu, par. Llanwenarth, now of Abergavenny, grocer. A piece of land of 96 square yards, being part of a tract of unimproved and uncultivated land called Garnderris, part of the manor of Abergavenny, in par. Llanwenarth, co. Mon., to which manor (1) is seized by Act of Parliament of 1555/6, together with the messuage lately erected thereon and now used as a schoolhouse and all other buildings to be erected thereon (as shown on marginal plan), for 60 years. Rent £0.1.0. p.a. 29 Sep 1838 

 D1583/252/4 Plan of lands at The Tumble and Garn ddyrys. (originally with 252/3). Tracing from O.S. Mon. XII.6, showing the premises in 252/3. No Date 

Par. Trevethin 1870-1938 

 D1583/15  Grant and Assignment of Lands (Copy) 1) John Malcolm of Poltalloch, co. Argyll and of Great Stanhope St., co. Middlesex, esq. 2) The Directors of the Blaenavon Iron and Coal Company. 3) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 4) The Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway Co. Recites lease and release of 4/5 April 1838 and lease and release of 6/7 April 1838, an indenture of 8 June,1838, lease and release of 13/14 June, 1838, indenture of 16 April 1844, lease and release of 13/14 November, 1839, an indenture of 24 June, 1850, an indenture of 29 December, 1851, an indenture of 7 August, 1852, two indentures of 22 August, 1857, the will of Neil Malcolm of Paltallock, co., Argyll and of Great Stanhope Street, co. Middlesex, esq., of 18 July, 1851 (proved 16 November, 1857), an indenture of 24 November, 1857, an indenture of 13 June, 1859, an indenture of 26 October, 1859, an indenture of 19 June, 1861, a memorandum of 28 June, 1866, a lease of 15 December, 1862, the incorporation (in May, 1864) of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., (enabling the Co., to purchase or lease the property of the Blaenavon Iron and Coal Co., which they did). By leases of 4 October, 1866 and December, 1869, the Blaenavon Iron and Coal Co. acquired 3 acres approx. of land in par. Trevethin for 99 years at £5 p.a., (3) agreed to convey to (4) lands required for the construction of the Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway. (1) at the direction of (2) and (3) grants to (4) for ever a strip of land of 4½ perches in par. Trevethin, 4 strips of land, in pars. Trevethin and Llanfoist, a strip of land in par. Trevethin, 5 strips of land in par. Llanfoist, 4 strips of land in par. Llanfoist, 2 strips of land in par. Llanfoist, 3 strips of land in par. Llanfoist and 1 strip of land in par. Llanfoist, as described in the above indentures. The lands to be discharged from the remaining mortgage debt of £115,000. (1) at the request of (2) and (3) assigns to (4) 6 strips of land in par. Trevethin, 7 strips of land in par. Llanfoist and several strips of land in par. Aberystruth, for the residue of a term of 63 years. (2) or (3) to pay an annual rent charge of £20 to the minister of Blaenavon Church. (4) agree with (2) and (3) to work the Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway and provide rolling stock and staff, etc. (4) shall not take tolls exceeding the norm for conveying goods of (2) or (3). If the lands used by (2) or (3) are sold, they shall require the purchasers to agree with (4) to use the railway of (4). (1), (2) and (3) agree to show to (4) if required the deeds shown in the enclosed schedule (summary of above indentures, 1838-66). Includes Plan of the above lands in pars. Trevethin, Llanfoist and Aberystruth required of the Blaenavon Iron Co. by (4). [1870] 

 D1583/17 (Copy) Agreement 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) London and North-Western Railway Co. In exchange for lands to be conveyed by (2) to (1), (1) shall convey to (2) the fee simple and leasehold estate in its lands at Blaenavon and Barteg, (Varteg) pars. Trevethin and Llanfoist, of about 4 acres, 2 roods. (2) conveys to (1) lands at Blaenavon of about 2 acres, 3 roods. With plan (No.1), Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway, showing leasehold land belonging to Blaenavon Iron Co., proposed to be given up to L.N.W.R. Co., and freehold land of the same, with land to be surrendered by L.N.W.R. Co., to Blaenavon Iron Co. (Includes pencilled note of 21 June, 1878). 30 May 1883 

 D1583/14/13  Surrender 1) The Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Premier Investment Co. Ltd., of 117 Broad Street, City of London. 3) The Most. Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. Recites vesting assent deed of 28 February 1938. (2) at the request of (1) assigns (3) a piece of land at Varteg, co. Mon., (boundary given) for the residue of the term in the principal deed. Annual rent of £7,729 to be reduced to £7,727. With a schedule (covering deeds of 1907-1934) and plan of the property. 24 Jun 1938 

Rentals 1887-1941 [and Undated] 

 D1583/11/2  Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. 3 Mar 1887 

 D1583/11/3 Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. 1888 

 D1583/11/4 Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. Jan 1889 

 D1583/11/5 Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. 1890 

 D1583/11/6 Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. 1896 

 D1583/11/7 Statement of rents received for lands held of the Marquess of Abergavenny at or near Blaenavon. 1905 

 D1583/254/9  List of Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Re property under lease from Lord Abergavenny, with name of tenants and description of property. (1 item) Nov 1910 

 D1583/254/10  List of Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. re property under lease from Lord Abergavenny, with name of tenants and description of property. (1 item) Nov 1911  

 D1583/254/11  Workmen's Houses on Lord Abergavenny's Estate at Blaenavon, yielding rents to the Blaenavon Co., Ltd. With name of property and rent payable. (1 item) Jan 1912 

 D1583/256/2  Surface Rents payable to Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. (1 item) 1914 

 D1583/262/1  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1915 

 D1583/262/2  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1916 

 D1583/259/1 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1917 

 D1583/259/2  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1919 

 D1583/259/3 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1920 

 D1583/263/1  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1921 

 D1583/263/2 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1922 

 D1583/263/3 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1923 

 D1583/263/4  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1924 

 D1583/260/1 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1925 

 D1583/260/2 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re properties leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1926 

 D1583/260/3  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1927 

 D1583/260/4 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1928 

 D1583/266/1  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1929 

 D1583/266/2  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1930 

 D1583/266/3  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1931 

 D1583/255/3  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1933 

 D1583/255/4 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1934 

 D1583/255/5  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1935 

 D1583/257/1 Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1936  

 D1583/257/2  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1937 

 D1583/257/3  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and description of premises. 1938  

 D1583/257/4  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and descriptions of properties. 1939 

 D1583/258/1  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and descriptions of properties. 1940  

 D1583/258/2  Surface Rents payable to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re property leased from Lord Abergavenny. With names of tenants and descriptions of properties. 1941 

 D1583/18/30  List of Chief Rents re Freehold Lands at Blaenavon. Between the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and the Marquis of Abergavenny, re Sept. 1899. With letter from Henry Steel of the Blaenavon Works to Mr. Harris re chief rent payments (8 Nov. 1895). No Date 

Reports 1869-1934 

 D1583/252/8  Report of the Directors of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. With balance sheet. 1902 

 D1583/252/9  Report of the Directors of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. With balance sheet. 1903 

 D1583/252/10 Report of the Directors of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. With balance sheet. 1904  

 D1583/256/1  34th Annual Report of Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Nov 1913 

 D1583/259/4  40th Annual Report of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 1919 

 D1583/263/9  Proceedings at 43rd Ordinary General Meeting of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. With balance sheet. Dec 1922  

 D1583/260/5  48th Annual Report of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 1927 

 D1583/266/4  51st Annual Report of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 1930 

 D1583/266/5  52nd Annual Report of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 1931 

 D1583/266/7  Report of G. Mure Ritchie, chairman of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., at 52nd general meeting (reprinted from 'Western Mail'). Dec 1931 

 D1583/266/8  Report of G. Mure Ritchie, chairman of the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., at 54th general meeting. Dec 1933 

 D1583/255/1 55th Annual Report of Blaenavon Company Ltd. Dec 1934 

 D1583/8/1-2  Report of Lord Abergavenny's Mineral Estates in Blaenavon district, Monmouthshire, by Mr. Polson White, F.G.S. 26 Aug 1869 

 D1583/8/1 Report on Collieries and Mines. With index map of properties. 1 volume. 26 Aug 1869 

 D1583/8/2 Plans and Sections referred to. 1 volume (12 diagrams). 26 Aug 1869 

 D1583/253/4  (Copy) Report of Messrs. Forster Brown and Rees. Re lease to Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and its request for nullification of £80,000 uncalled capital. 9 Apr 1908 

 D1583/18/10  Abridged Report on Blaenavon Co. By Maurice Deacon, M.I.C.E., etc. Giving details re properties, equipment, collieries, etc. 12 Feb 1909 

 D1583/254/2 Abridged Report on Blaenavon Co. By Maurice Deacon, M.I.C.E., etc. Giving details re properties, equipment, collieries, etc. Feb 1909  

Administration of the Blaenavon Co., Ltd. 1873-1941 [and Undated] 

 D1583/253/2  Schedule of Deeds, etc., re Blaenavon and Varteg Districts, co. Mon. (1859-1907). Given by Cripps, Son and Daish to E. Gaisford on 9 Oct. 1907. 1907 

 D1583/18/23  Particulars of Mineral Properties (Blaenavon Co., Ltd). Covering papers of 1806 to 1909. 3 sheets (typed) No Date 

 D1583/18/25  List of Sub-Leases granted by Blaenavon Co. Sent to Williams and James, 17 Dec., 1925. Covering 1909-1917 No Date 

 D1583/18/26  Blaenavon Company Properties. 2 entries, 1909-1930. (Typed list) No Date 

 D1583/18/24  Blaenavon Co.: subsequent dealings since grant of lease of 25 Sept. 1907. Covering events of Oct. 9-12, 1909. No Date 

 D1583/11/1  Schedule of Blaenavon Co., surface land. With names of occupiers, type of property, date of lease, etc. No Date 

 D1583/258/3  Demolition Orders on 1-4, Upper Brickyard, Blaenavon. Jan 1941 

 D1583/258/4  Demolition Orders on 1-3, Cefn-y-lan Cottages, Blaenavon. Jan 1941 

 D1583/258/5  Demolition Order on Tir-Onen Cottage, Garn-yr-erw, Blaenavon. Jan 1941 

 D1583/252/13  Notes re Blaenavon Proposals. By Mr Gilbert Harris, concerning the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and Lord Abergavenny's lands. 9 Apr 1906  

 D1583/252/14  Proposals by Lord Abergavenny and suggestions by the Blaenavon Co., re Blaenavon Leases. 15 points re minerals, game, etc. 1906 

 D1583/252/15  Negotiations re Blaenavon Leases. Synthesis of views expressed in 252/14. 1906 

 D1583/252/16  Notes re Blaenavon Lease. By Mr Cripps, of interview at Hotel Cecil. 8 Oct 1906 

 D1583/252/17  Heads of Arrangement, re Blaenavon Leases Final form of 252/15 (15 points) No Date 

 D1583/259/8  Report of Committee of the Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association Dec 1920  

 D1583/263/11  Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association Report Jul 1923 

 D1583/263/12  Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association Report Oct 1924 

 D1583/263/13  Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association Report Jul 1925 

 D1583/266/6  Report of the Mineral Owners' Joint Committee (1929-1931) 1932 

 D1583/255/2 Notice of Levy by Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association May 1934 

 D1583/259/7  Constitution of Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association. No Date 

 D1583/263/10  Constitution of Mon. and S. Wales Mineral Owners' Association. No Date 

 D1583/18/9  Prospectus of Blaenavon Company Giving details of capital assets, shares, senior staff, etc., with note of property and equipment. Includes application form for ordinary shares. 16 Feb 1909 

 D1583/254/3  Prospectus of Blaenavon Co. Ltd. (with form of application) Feb 1909  

 D1583/254/4  Prospectus of Blaenavon Co. Ltd. May 1911  

 D1583/252/6 Prospectus of Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 

 D1583/252/5  (Copy) Case for Opinion Re lands at Blaenavon and Varteg called Lord Abergavenny's Hills. Opinion by Joshua Williams of Lincoln's Inn. 1873 

 D1583/252/11  (Copy) Case for Opinion Re Monmouthshire Mining Leases. Opinion by W.H. Upjohn, K.C. 1902 

 D1583/253/3  (Copy) Case for Opinion Re Blaenavon Lease. By Mr R.F. MacSwinney, 1 New Square, Lincoln's Inn. 29 Jan 1908 

 D1583/253/5  (Copy) Opinion Re Blaenavon Co's. Lease. By Mr R.F. MacSwinney. 11 May 1908 

 D1583/254/7  Statement of Mineral Rights Duty by the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Jan 1910-Dec 1910 

 D1583/254/8  Mineral Royalty Account By Blaenavon Co. Ltd., for Lord Abergavenny. 1911 

 D1583/263/5  Account of Minerals worked by Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and sub-lessees in Blaenavon and other districts, co. Mon. Jun 1924-Dec 1924 

 D1583/263/6  Account of Minerals worked by Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and sub-lessees in Blaenavon and other districts, co. Mon. Dec 1924-Jun 1925 

 D1583/263/7  Statement of Royalties, Duty and Income Tax by the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Jun 1924-Dec 1924 

 D1583/263/8 Statement of Royalties, Duty and Income Tax by the Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Dec 1924-Jun 1925 

 D1583/260/6  (Draft) Statement, Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Jul 1927-Dec 1927 

 D1583/260/7  (Draft) Statement, Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Dec 1927-Jun 1928 

 D1583/18/31  Notes re Receipts and Capital Account, Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Covering period 1912-1919. No Date 

 D1583/252/7  Notice re Liquidation of Blaenavon Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. 30 Dec 1879 

 D1583/254/1 Letter, notice and form of proxy re meeting of shareholders, Blaenavon Co. Ltd. Apr 1909  

 D1583/18/20  (Copy) Notes of Interview At Blaenavon, Messrs. Martin, Steel and Colborne for the Blaenavon Co., Messrs. Delves and Gabb for the Marquis of Abergavenny. Re the Marquis's claim to rents received by the Company. Six points suggested for an agreement (with comments opposite). 18 Aug 1876 

 D1583/259/5  Notes of Interview in the office of D. Gibson Harris, solicitor, Brynmawr, 31 August 1917, re Waunavon Arms. No Date 

 D1583/253/6  Undertaking and Indemnity (Copy) To Lord Abergavenny from the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., re reduction of capital. 1908 

 D1583/256/3  Newspaper Cuttings re Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 1912, 1914 

 D1583/262/3 Newspaper Cutting re the Blaenavon dividend. Dec 1916 

 D1583/254/12  Newspaper Cuttings re Blaenavon Co., and Welsh Collieries. 1909-1910 

 D1583/263/14  Newspaper Cuttings re collieries in Wales. 1923-1925 

 D1583/260/8 Newspaper Cuttings re Coal Industry Jun 1926-Jun 1929 

 D1583/260/9  Newspaper Cutting re bad housing in Blaenavon. Aug 1929  

 D1583/266/9  Newspaper Cutting re Coal Industry 1930, 1933 

 D1583/255/6  Newspaper Cuttings re Mining Industry 1934-1935 

 D1583/253/7 Bill to enable Pontypool Gas and Water Co. to construct further waterworks to raise further capital. 1909 

 D1583/259/9  Newspaper Cutting re proposed purchase of Pontypool Park from J.C. Hanbury. 1920 

Papers re Court Case (Powell and Yeats v. Hill and Hopkins) 1814-1816 

 D1583/13/32  Note re the dispute's background. Information re Messrs Hill and Hopkins's ironworks on Lord Abergavenny's land; Messrs Powell and Yeates' claim to be lords of the manor of Lanover Park Lettice which is said to include some of the mineral areas; the former's desire for a search for the grant of the manor; the belief that the manor is a mesne manor granted by an ancestor of Lord Abergavenny; that Edward Nevill once possessed the manor, was attainted in Henry VIII's reign and the family claims restored by Philip and Mary. No Date 

 D1583/13/27  (Copy) Declaration Re trespass alleged by Powell and Yeats to be committed by Hopkins in May, 1808 in diverse closes in par. Lanover, co. Mon., who removed, they allege, 60,000 cartloads of ore, coal and ironstone. Damages of £10,000 claimed. Hilary Term 1814 

 D1583/13/16 Declaration of Ejectment In Common Pleas. By "Richard Roe", with note to Thomas Hill. Easter Term 1814 

 D1583/13/28  Declaration of Ejectment That John Denn was evicted by Richard Fenn from premises in par. Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon., let to him by the Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny on 17 Jan., 1815. Michaelmas Term 1814 

 D1583/13/29  Draft Declaration of Ejectment Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, complains of James Barnard Davies, clerk, now in the Marshalsea Prison, of a plea of trespass, in that Davies entered lands in par. Llanover and Llanfoist, co. Mon. Michaelmas Term 56 George III (1815) 

 D1583/13/17 Declaration of Ejectment In King's Bench. Content similar to 13/16 but dates in text different. Hilary Term 1816 

 D1583/13/12-13 Notes for Ejectment (in Common Pleas) Re - Doe (on the demise of Powell, etc. v. Hill and Hopkins), by W. Illingworth of the Tower of London Record Office, 16 Jan. 1816. Includes Abstract of Documentary Evidence, citing records from 6 Ed.II (1312-13) to 3 Car.II (1627-8), re manor of Park Lettice, Lannover, co. Mon. With duplicate 1816 

 D1583/13/23 Miscellaneous Papers re Powell and Yeats v. Hill and Hopkins. Includes orders, notices, particulars of the premises and of trespasses etc. Feb 1814-Jul 1816 

 D1583/13/15  Notices and orders re Powell, etc. v. Hopkins. (14 items) Feb 1814 -Jul 1816  

 D1583/13/25  Plea That Thomas Price be made defendant instead of Richard Fenn and plead not guilty (Denn v. Fenn, re property in par. Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon.). Hilary Term 1815 

 D1583/13/26 Plea That Thomas Hill be made defendant instead of Richard Roe and plead not guilty (Denn v. Roe, re property in par. Lanover, co. Mon.,). Trinity Term 1816 

 D1583/13/24  Brief Re. case between Hopkins (now deceased) and Hill, pltfs., and Powell and Yeats, defts., and John Morgan's evidence therein. Jan 1816 

 D1583/13/21  Copy Affidavit Re. evidence of John Morgan of par. Llanfoist, co. Mon., yeoman. By Thomas Jones, a Master Extra in Chancery. Feb 1816 

 D1583/13/18  Draft Affidavit From Mr Daniel Rowland of Lincoln's Inn Fields, gent., agent for Thomas Hill, defendant, in his action with John Denn (on the demise of Thomas Harcourt Powell and Osborne Yeates, plaintiffs). No Date (Post Aug 1816) 

 D1583/13/19 Draft Affidavit Re. Powell and Yeates v. Hill (with attached note re. identity of the premises). No Date 

 D1583/13/20  Copy Affidavit Of Mr Samuel Church, of Brecon, solicitor, for the defendants in Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, Thomas Hill and Samuel Hopkins v. Thomas Harcourt Powell and Osborne Yeats. 

 D1583/185  Pleadings in Doe (on demises of Powell and Yeats) v. Hill and Hopkins (Monmouth Assizes), Aug. 1816. Volume of transcripts of proceedings (304 pages). No Date 

 D1583/13/22  Case for Opinion Re Action of ejectment in Common Pleas, between Powell and Yeats, plaintiffs and Hill and Hopkins, defendants. With notes on the background to this action for recovery of about 200 acres of land on Lord Abergavenny's waste, within the pretended manor of Llanover Park Lettice, on which furnaces have been erected. No Date 

 D1583/13/7  Copy of Notes for Court Case in King's Bench. Re Thomas Swinnerton, esq. v. Thomas Hill and Samuel Hopkins, esqs., and made by Mr. Wigley. No Date 

 D1583/13/8  Copy of Defendants' Brief in King's Bench. Re. Swinnerton, esq., v. Hill and Hopkins, esqs. No Date 

 D1583/13/9  Draft Interrogatories for Examination of Witnesses. Re Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny, Thomas Hill and Samuel Hopkins v. Thomas Harcourt Powell and Osborne Yeates, in Chancery. No Date 

 D1583/13/10  Instruction for a Bill Re Hill and Hopkins v. Powell and Yeats (in Chancery). No Date 

 D1583/13/30-31 Notes re Messrs. Hill and Co. List of points re rents, furnaces, leases, etc. 

 D1583/13/11  Summary and Index for evidence in court. Re Doe (Powell and Yeats) v. Hill and Hopkins. Cites documents from 6 Ed.II (1312-13) to 3 Car.I (1627-8). 

 D1583/13/33  Extracts from the Earl of Abergavenny's Decree Book re his manor of Abergavenny. Covers the period 1693 to 1702. No Date 

 D1583/13/14  Modern Documentary Evidence for the case Doe (re demise of Powell and Yeats, esqs.) v. Hill and Hopkins, esq., in Common Pleas. "No. 2". Includes extracts from Court Books of Abergavenny lordship, 1745-1814; Steward's Cash Book, 1766-1805; abstract of leases granted by lords of Abergavenny of mining lands, 1696-1806; Hanbury Ledger Nos. 1-5, later 18c. No Date 

 D1583/18/28  (Copy) Entry from Blaenavon Parish Register Note by James Jenkins, minister, re lack of church service on 18 Aug. 1816, because of his absence at Monmouth giving evidence in ejectment case (Yeates and Powell v. Hill and Hopkins), with details re plaintiffs' use of perjured witnesses. 3 copies No Date 

Correspondence 1787-1942 

 D1583/10 Correspondence re Disposal of Mineral Rents Includes account of monies retained from rents of Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and J. and C. Bailey, 1867-1868, and rents of Lord Abergavenny's Mines, Blaenavon District, 1856-1857. 1855-1867, 1892 

 D1583/252/23  Correspondence Re Leases by Lord Abergavenny to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd., and related matters. (1 bundle) 1856-1906 

 D1583/253/8  Correspondence Re Blaenavon Co. Leases Jan 1907-Dec 1908  

 D1583/18/11  Letter and (copy) reply re 18/9, between Cripps and Daish, Solicitors and E. Gaisford, estate steward. 20 Feb 1909-22 Feb 1909 

 D1583/254/18  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jan 1909-Jun 1912 

 D1583/256/7  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jul 1912-Mar 1915 

 D1583/262/5  Correspondence (1 bundle) Mar 1915-Mar 1918  

 D1583/259/16  Correspondence (1 bundle) Apr 1918-Aug 1921 

 D1583/263/18  Correspondence (1 bundle) Feb 1921-Dec 1925  

 D1583/260/11  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jan 1926-Dec 1929  

 D1583/266/10  Correspondence (1 bundle) Dec 1929-Dec 1933 

 D1583/255/7  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jan 1934-May 1936 

 D1583/257/6  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jun 1935-Nov 1940 

 D1583/258/8  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jan 1941-Dec 1942 

 D1583/258/6  Letter and 4 sketches of properties in 258/3-5, from Messrs. Williams and James to Eridge Estate Office, advising on demolition. Feb 1941 

 D1583/13/5 Correspondence Re rents on Lord Abergavenny's mineral estates, written by Thomas Hill, and re Hopkins v. Powel and Yates. (See also court case papers, 1814-16) 4 items Oct 1787-Mar 1814 

Plans 1896-1942 [and Undated] 

Blaenavon 1896 [and Undated] 

 D1583/252/19  Plan of Blaenavon Estate, Old Coal Workings showing Blaenavon, Blaina, South Wales and Varteg Hill Collieries. (6" to 1 mile). 22 Jan 1896 

 D1583/252/18  Plan of Blaenavon Estate, Coal Workings. Showing Blaenavon, Blaina, Varteg, South Wales and Tillery Collieries. (6" to 1 mile). No Date 

 D1583/18/13  Plan (Marquess of Abergavenny's Settled Estates, Blaenavon). Showing surface area let to Blaenavon Co., for 45 years from 1 July, 1906, by lease of 25 Sept., 1907. (18.2). With notes "taken from Vesting Assent dated 30th May, 1928". Also contains reference to Allgood Farm, Barn Field, Cae White (by Pennell Chapel) and Forge Side. No Date 

 D1583/262/4  Tracing (with letter of 3 Aug 1916) of unidentified land (at Barn Field) (2 items) No Date 

 D1583/18/12  Plan of Mining Lands Inscribed 'The Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny to the Blaenavon Co. Ltd.'. Showing (1) lands owned by Blaenavon Co., re surface but minerals owned by the estate. (2) lands owned by the estate re surface only; (3) lands not included in the lease. (All lands near Blaenavon, co. Mon.) [To illustrate 18/2.] No Date 

 D1583/259/11  Tracing (with letter of 22 July, 1919) of lands at Bunker's Hill. (2 items) No Date 

 D1583/263/16  Plan (with letter of 21 April, 1923) of land at Bunker's Hill for proposed widening of Blaenavon-Brynmawr road. (2 items) No Date 

 D1583/260/10  Tracing (with letter of 23 September, 1926) of proposed road-widening from Blaenavon to Brynmawr, by Blaenavon U.D.C. (2 items) No Date 

 D1583/254/16  Plan of Bunkers Hill, Blaenavon Water Works ("Plan No. 1"). (1 item) No Date 

 D1583/252/21-22 Plan of lands at Blaenavon showing fields by Pontypool-Brynmawr railway line (L. & N.W.R.) (2 copies) No Date 

 D1583/256/5 Plan of lands at Waun Afon No Date 

 D1583/254/14  Plan (tracing) of land at Glan-torfaen Terrace. Between a tramway and L.N.W.R. No Date 

 D1583/254/15  Plan of land at Glan-torfaen Terrace, Oak House and Ark House. Includes part of lands in 254/14. No Date 

 D1583/256/4  Plan of lands by Oak House and Ark House, by Blaenavon branch of L. & N.W.R. line. No Date 

 D1583/252/20  Plan of Lands Enclosed from the Mountain, par. Llanover, co. Mon. Plots at Coedcae Caradoc, occupied by William Edmonds, John Rogers and Thomas Griffiths. No Date 

 D1583/263/17  Plan (with letter of 17 July, 1923) of land at Llewetrog Spring, Coedcae, re pipeline to baths near St. Paul's Church. No Date 

 D1583/259/12  Tracing (with letter of 10 Oct. 1919) of lands near St. Paul's Church, Blaenavon. No Date 

Varteg 1942 [and Undated] 

 D1583/259/10  Tracing (with letter of 25 June 1918) of cable line from Blaenavon Works past Varteg Hill Colliery. No Date 

 D1583/258/7  Plan of Land required for Footpath by Varteg-Blaenavon Road. With letter from Blaenavon Co. Ltd., to Messrs. Strutt and Parker and 2 copy letters. Nov 1942-Dec 1942 

 D1583/11/8  Plan of land enclosed from the manor of Abergavenny, at the Varteg, by John Vipond and Co., for their invalid horses. No Date 

Trevethin Undated 

 D1583/259/14  Tracing (with letter of 9 Dec 1919) of lands at Mynydd Garn-wen, Pontypool, par. Trevethin. No Date 

 D1583/263/15  Plan (with letter of 1 April, 1922) of land at Coed Ithel, Little Mountain. [N.E. Pontypool, par. Trevethin.] No Date 

Cwmtillery Undated 

 D1583/259/13  Tracing (with letter of 23 Oct. 1919) of lands at West Bank (Top Rows), Cwmtillery. No Date 

 D1583/254/17  Plan of proposed extension of ropeway, Cwmtillery. No Date 

 D1583/257/5  Plan: lands near Blaentillery and Gilfach-green. By Abertillery and District Water Board. No Date 

Llanwenarth Undated 

 D1583/252/2  Plan of lands at Pwll du House (par. Llanwenarth) (originally with 252/1) Tracing from O.S. Mon. XII. 5. No Date 

Miscellaneous 1912 [and Undated] 

 D1583/254/13  Plan of land near Penylan Farm, leased to Blaenavon Co. Ltd. With letter. Feb 1912 

 D1583/259/15  Tracing (with letter of 2 April, 1921) of lands at Upper Penygraig Farm. No Date 

 D1583/256/6  Plan (tracing) from Davis' Survey, 1821, of unidentified land No Date 

 D1583/13/6  Plan of Twyn y Wyan lands Showing area claimed by Hill and Hopkins against Powell, etc. (See also court case papers, 1814-16). No Date 

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Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 

Title Deeds (general) 1881-1942 [and Undated] 

 D1583/276  (Copy) Lease of Rights re part of private railway of Nantyglo & Blaina Co. Ltd. 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Iron Works Co. Ltd. 2) Charles Eley of 254 Grays Inn Road, Co. Middx., esq., and William Thomas Brand of 37 New Broad Street, City of London, esq. 3) Richard Blaney Wade of Seymour Street, co. Middx., esq., John Oliver Hanson of Southwick Crescent, co. Middx., esq., Henry Paull of Worthing, Sussex, esq., and Hon. Eliot Thomas Yorke of Park Street, co. Middx. (the trustees of the National Provincial Bank, Ltd.). 4) Hugh Mason of Ashton-under-Lyne, co. Lanc., esq., M.P., and Frederick Wootton Isaacson of Upper Harley Street, Cavendish Square, co. Middx., esq. 5) London and North Western Railway Co. Recites indenture of 12 Dec. 1872, the Nantyglo Co., desiring to establish independent railway links across the Coalbrook Vale Estate; indenture of lease of 17 July, 1879; an indenture of lease of (undated) 1880; Nantyglo having agreed to lease part of the North Blaina Colliery to Messrs. John & W. Stone; the North Western Co. having arranged with the Great Western Railway Company to give the former over the Mons. Railway. (1) grants to (5) the private railway of (1), with the land, works and conveniences and permission to construct any required works, rights of way, excepting mineral rights, reserving to (1) the wayleave of £350 payable by Messrs. Lancaster & Co. For 39 years and 6 months from 24 June, 1879. Rent: to Ann McDonnell, £350 p.a; to (1), 2d. per ton on all traffic on property of (1) north of Nantyglo Blast Furnaces, 3d. per ton on all traffic south of this point. With a schedule (no plan). 27 Jun 1881 

 D1583/277 (Copy) Agreement re Tolls on Leased Railway. 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) London and North Western Railway Co. Recites agreement of 19 May, 1879; lease of 27 June, 1881. (a) Toll of 2d. per ton to be paid only when quantity does not exceed 45,000 tons p.a., when it shall be 1½d. (b) Toll of 3d. per ton to be paid only when quantity does not exceed 140,000 tons p.a., when it shall be 1½d. (See also 276) 30 Jun 1895 

 D1583/279  Licence to divert River Ebbw. 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. Recites lease of 15 June, 1859 between the Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny and John Crawshay Bailey, Alexander Young Spearman and Crawshay Bailey (executors of Sir Joseph Bailey, bart., dec'd.) and Crawshay Bailey, being a mining lease of the Nantyglo District of co. Mon.; a diversion of the River Ebbw being required for additional sidings for the Great Western Railway Co., for the Ebbw Vale Marine Collieries. (1) grants to (2) full licence to divert the said river, provided it is done within 6 calendar months from the date of this licence. With a plan of the affected area. 20 Aug 1897 

 D1583/324/2  (Copy) Agreement 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (by Theodore Vachell of County Borough of Newport, its agent). (1) and (2) agree that: (a) Costs of negotiations for new leases to be borne by (2). (b) (1)'s costs to include his own and the Trustees. (c) Negotiations contemplated are between (1) and (2) to 25 Dec., 1907. (d) Neither party to be bound to continue negotiations. (e) (1) may reduce by costs by (specified) means. (f) (2) to furnish (1) within 14 days with the required documents. 1 Feb 1907 

 D1583/324/3 (Copy Supplemental) Agreement Parties: as in 324/2. Re. (c) in 324/2, 25 Mar. 1908 is substituted for 25 Dec. 1907. 24 Dec 1907 

 D1583/318/17  Consent to Grant of Underlease Re Tillery Vein under 385 acres of pars. Aberystruth and Trevethin, to be granted by Blaenavon Co. Ltd., to Powell's Tillery Steam Coal Co. Ltd., for 33 years from 1 Jan. 1909. 22 Jan 1910 

 D1583/318/2  Licence to Underlease 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (1) consents to (2)'s granting of an underlease to Lancasters Steam Coal Collieries Ltd., of the unworked beds, seams, etc., of coal, ironstone and fireclay at 10 yards or more below the Cwmtillery seam at lands at or near Blaina, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., of 360 acres (plan missing) for terms of 31½ years and 18½ years; parts of the said lands being comprised in a lease of 21 Feb. 1912. 17 Jan 1913 

 D1583/325/5-6 (Copy) Terms proposed by the Nantyglo Co., for a renewed lease. May 1911 

 D1583/325/3  (Copy) Terms submitted by Lord Abergavenny, Counter Proposals by the Nantyglo Co., and replies by Lord Abergavenny, re. Leases, 1907-1910. No Date 

 D1583/325/4  Supplemental Memorandum of Terms, re Nantyglo Leases, 1910. No Date 

 D1583/324/4  Proposals on behalf of the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. List of 11 proposals re Nantyglo and Blaina Lease. No Date 

 D1583/340/5  (Counterpart) Surrender of Lease 1) Annie Goldfoot of 144 Spencer Place, Leeds, widow. 2) Most Hon. Guy Temple Montacute, fourth Marquess of Abergavenny. In consideration £0.10.0., (1) surrenders to (2) the premises devised by a lease of 3 Oct., 1913, between Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., and (1). 24 Nov 1942 

Par. Aberystruth 1859-1916 

 D1583/317/1-2 Mining Lease of the Nant-y-Glo District, co. Mon. (with counterpart) 1 )Rt. Hon. William Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) John Crawshay Bailey, late of Destelbergen Pres de Gaud, Kingdom of Belgium but now of the City of Bath, Commander in the Royal Navy, Alexander Young Spearman of Holmer Hall, co. Heref., esq., and Crawshay Bailey of Nantyglo, co. Mon., esq., M.P., executors of the will of Sir Joseph Bailey, late of Glanusk Park, co. Brecon, bart., dec'd. (1) demises to (2) the mines of iron, coal, etc., on or under a hilly tract of land called Lord Abergavenny's Hills, being the Nantyglo District in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., of 1,500 acres, now in the tenure of (2), together with the surface of the said lands and any buildings, etc., thereon, as well as the power to conduct mining operations, or to remove such buildings and equipment as stand thereon, to use water flowing over or through the said lands, to construct railroads on the said lands, etc. For 63 years from 25 Dec. 1855. Rent £3,000 p.a. (first quarterly payment having been made on 25 Mar. 1856). 14 Jun 1859 

 D1583/317/3-5 Copy of 317/1. 15 Jun 1859 

 D1583/317/6-7 Mining Lease of Pen-y-Lloyn, co. Mon. (with counterpart) Parties: as in 317/1. (1) demises to (2) the hereditaments comprised in part 2 of the schedule to the Earl of Abergavenny's Leasing Act of 1855, being a messuage and farm called Pen y Lloyn with the arable, meadow, pasture and wood land belonging, of 90 acres, in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., together with the mines and power to work the same. For 63 years from 25 Dec. 1855. Rent £150 p.a. (the first quarterly payment having been made on 25 Mar. 1856). 15 Jun 1859 

 D1583/317/8-9 Copy of 317/6. 15 Jun 1859 

 D1583/6/15  Deed of Arrangement 1) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Blaenavon Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. 3) Edward Mackenzie of Fawley Court, co. Bucks., esq. (2) and (3) surrender to (1) lands called Coed Cae Llyd Mawr, par. Aberystruth, with rights of way through the land to the S. Wales Colliery Co. Ltd., and to William Habbakuk. (2) to pay to (1) from 25/12/1875 rent of £100 for residue of a term of 63 years. With plan. 13 Oct 1877 

 D1583/317/10  Deed for effecting alterations in a lease of 15 June, 1859 (317/1) and in an underlease of 28 Aug. 1871. 1) Most Hon. William Nevill, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Reginald William Bransby Nevill (the Earl of Lewes). 3) Hon. Henry Gilbert Ralph Nevill. 4) Hon. George Montacute Nevill. 5) John Crawshay Bailey of Avenue Road, Regents Park, co. Middx., Captain in the Royal Navy, Crawshay Bailey of Maindiff Court, par. Llantillio Pertholey, co. Mon., esq., and William Bailey Partridge of Llanfoist House, par. Llanfoist, co. Mon., esq. 6) Nant-y-Glo and Blaina Iron Works Co. Ltd. Recites 317/1; death of Alexander Young Spearman on 14 Aug. 1865; indenture of 28 Aug. 1871; death of Crawshay Bailey on 9 Jan. 1872 and probate of his will dated 12 Mar. 1872; death of the Earl of Abergavenny on 16 Aug. 1868; the said Marquess now being entitled to the reversion as tenant-in-tail; the said Company having discontinued for some time the production of iron on the said premises and desiring to be free of the obligation to maintain buildings and equipment thereon; the above parties having agreed to alter the said lease (if sanction of Parliament is obtained). It is therefore agreed that: a) The annual rent in the indentures of 15 June 1859 and 28 Aug. 1871 shall be construed as £3,500 p.a., not £3,000, to take effect from 25 Mar. 1879. b) The lessees' duty to maintain the said premises to cease. c) The liability of the lessees to be limited to payment of the rent. With a schedule listing the properties forming the above premises. 14 Jun 1880 

 D1583/320  (Copy) Transfer of Mortgage 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Iron Works Co. Ltd. 2) Richard Blaney Wade of Seymour St., co. Middx., esq., John Oliver Hanson, formerly of Dorset Square and now of Southwick Crescent, co. Middx., esq., Henry Paull, formerly of Devonshire Place, co. Middx., and now of Worthing, Sussex, esq., and the Hon. Eliot Thomas Yorke of Park St., co. Middx., trustees of the National Provincial Bank of England Ltd. 3) Hugh Mason of Aston under Lyne, co. Lancs., esq., M.P., and Frederick Wootton Isaacson of Harley St., Cavendish Square, co. Middx., esq. Recites mortgage of 21 April 1874 for £49,272.12.10 at 5%; purchase by (1) in 1881 of the freehold properties of Henwain and Craycroft. (2), with the consent of (1) assign to (3) the hereditaments described in a principal indenture of mortgage of 21 April 1874. (1) grants to (3) 9a.3r.10p., of land in par. Aberystruth forming part of an estate called Gwain-y-Dellin, a messuage with buildings anciently called Tyr-y-Hern Wern (alias Hean Wean or Henwain) with 75a.0r.24p., of land and those premises in an indenture of 2 May 1873; also a messuage and 20 acres called Tyr Hawbor, par. Aberystruth and a tenement called Gwain Godwin with 4 acres, in the same par. Agreed that when the debenture bonds have been satisfied, (3) shall surrender the above premises to (1). With 2 schedules. 2 Dec 1884 

 D1583/49/1  (Copy) Deed of Grant of Right 1) Rt. Hon. Viscount Cranbrook of Hempsted, Staplehurst, Kent and Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Maidstone, Kent. 2) Guardians of the Poor of Bedwellty Union. Consideration £20. (1) authorise (2) to enter on a piece of land leased to the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co., in par. Aberystruth for the construction of water pipes. Includes plan of property. 3 Mar 1886 

 D1583/317/11  Surrender of Lease 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Sydney Mason of Manor House, Didsbury, Manchester, co. Lancs., esq., and Edward Field of the Grove, Alverstoke, co. So'ton., admiral (retired). 3) Edward Stanley Ormerod of Waterdell House, Croxley Green, co. Hertford, gent., executor of John Crawshay Bailey, dec'd. 4) William Hamp Partridge of Vernons Chappel, co. Esses, esq., Richard Crawshay Bailey Partridge of Bacton, Pontrilas, co. Heref., esq., Francis Albin Smith of Ty Bryn, Abersychan, co. Mon., Company's Secretary and Edward Coulman of the County borough of Newport, solicitor, executors of Crawshay Bailey the Elder, dec'd. 5) Henry Le Blanc Lightfoot, formerly of Lower Lawn, Tisbury, Wilts., and now of Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, esq., Henry James Bailey of Rowden Abbey, Bromyard, co. Hereford, esq., Hon. Herbert Crawshay Bailey of 1, King's Bench Walk, Temple, City of London, barrister and John Conway Lloyd of Dinas House, Brecon, esq., present trustees of the will of Sir Josph Bailey, dec'd. 6) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 7) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middx., retired colonel. Recites leases of 15 June 1859 (317/1 and 317/6); death of A.Y. Spearman on 14 Aug. 1865; indenture of 28 Aug. 1871; death of Crawshay Bailey the Elder on 9 Jan. 1872; death of John Berry Walford on 5 Sept. 1876; indenture of 14 June 1880, confirmed by Act of Parliament 43 & 44 Vict., cap. IV; indenture of 20 Aug. 1897; death of Crawshay Bailey the Younger on 17 April 1887; death of William Bailey Partridge, last surviving executor of Crawshay Bailey the Elder, on 16 Sept. 1909; probate of the will of Sir Joseph Bailey, late of Glanusk Park, co. Brecon, bart., dec'd., dated 14 Feb. 1859; indenture of 31 Aug. 1886; death of John Crawshay Bailey on 28 Oct. 1896; creation of Sir Joseph Russell Bailey, bart., as a peer on 26 Jan. 1899 (Baron Glanusk); death of John Franklin Bailey on 1 May, 1905; Joseph Russell, first Baron Glanusk's death on 6 Jan. 1906; indenture of 5 Dec. 1906; doubt as to vesting of the leasehold reversion of 10 days of underlease of 28 Aug. 1871 in Edward Stanley Ormerod. (2) release (with the support of (1), (3), (4), and (5)) to (6) the premises in the principal indentures (317/1 and 317/6) to hold subject to estates and rights created by the said indentures, so that the terms of years therein may be extinguished in the freehold and that a new lease might be granted by (6) to (2). (6) releases (2), (3), (4) and (5) from all claims and demands in the said premises. All tenants, equipment, etc., to be excepted from the above surrender. With 3 schedules, covering 1866 to 1911. 20 Feb 1912 

 D1583/316/1-4 Lease of Lands in par. Aberystruth to Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 1912-1913 

 D1583/316/1  (Counterpart) Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 3) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy. In consideration of the surrender of the premises remaining subject to 2 indentures of lease dated 15 June, 1859 made between Lord Abergavenny and John Crawshay Bailey, Alexander Young Spearman and Crawshay Bailey the elder and in consideration of payment by (2) of £12,500 to (3). (1) demises to (2) his lands and hereditaments in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon. (shown in the book of 15 plans - missing), forming part of a tract of land called Lord Abergavenny's Hills, including Pen-y-lloyn Farm, together with the mines, equipment and liberties to work and develop the minerals therein. For 33 years from 1 July, 1911. Rent: surface rent of £1,500 p.a.; £5,000 minimum p.a., for the first 7 years and £4,000 p.a., for the residue of the term; tonnage rents; additional pit rent of £3,000 p.a., for the last 25½ years in respect of the Marine Pits and appurtenances of the Ebbw Vale Colliery. 64 clauses in all. 21 Feb 1912 

 D1583/316/2  (Counterpart) Supplemental Lease for Years Parties: as in 316/1 (1) demises to (2) 5 plots of land in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., (on the original Plans Nos. 10, 13 & 15 - missing), together with unworked minerals, machinery and liberties. For 33 years from 1 July, 1911. Surface rent: as in 316/1. 24 May 1913 

 D1583/316/3  (Copy) Resolution By Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., that the company seal be affixed to 316/1. (With summary of terms of lease). 21 Feb 1912 

 D1583/316/4 Particulars of Mineral Properties, Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. Covering documents 1859-1912 No Date 

 D1583/317/12  Statutory Acknowledgement 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., et al. (1) acknowledges the right of (2) to production of an indenture of 20 Aug. 1897, made between (2) and (1) above, being a licence to divert part of the River Ebbw. 20 Feb 1912 

 D1583/318/3 (Copy) Lease for Years 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Lancasters Steam Coal Collieries Ltd. Consideration £1,000. Property: as in 318/2. Term: as in 318/2. Rent: £1,000 p.a., plus tonnage rents and surface rent of £3 for each acre used. 9 Jan 1913 

 D1583/318/4  (Copy) Supplemental Lease for Years 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 3) Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy. Recites that this deed is supplemental to lease of 21 Feb. 1912. (1) demises to (2) 6 plots of land in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., together with the unworked minerals, fixtures and licence to work the same, for 33 years from 1 July, 1911, at the surface rent stated in the original lease, tonnage rents, etc. 24 May 1913 

 D1583/318/8  (Copy) Lease for Years 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Reginald Clare Banks of 57 Dock St., Newport, colliery proprietor. (1) demises to (2) the unworked seams of the Tillery seam under a tract of land at Blaina, par. Abersytruth, co. Mon., with liberty to work the same. For 29½ years from 1 Jan. 1915. Rent £150 p.a., plus royalties, surface and wayleave rents. With a plan of the premises. 28 Apr 1915 

 D1583/318/10  (Copy) Lease for Years ("No. 2") 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. (1) demise to (2) the unworked beds of the Tillery seam under or on 149 acres of land in par. Aberystruth, 616 acres of land in par. Aberystruth and 389 acres of land in par. Aberystruth, including the North Griffin Pits, with liberty to work the same. Term: the first lands above for 29½ years from 25 Dec., 1914; the second and third lands above for 26 years 3 months from 11 Mar. 1918. Rent £300 for the first above-named lands until 11 Mar. 1918, with an additional rent of £600 from 25 Dec. 1914 to 25 Mar. 1918 and fixed rents for all 3 tracts of £1,500 from 12 Mar. 1918, plus royalties, wayleave and surface rents. With a plan of the premises. 16 Feb 1916 

 D1583/318/11  (Copy) Lease for Years ("No. 2") Parties: as in 318/3. (1) demise to (2) the unworked beds of the Elled seam at Blaina, par. Aberystruth, of 1,100 acres, together with the Sun Pit, the North Blaina Pit, the Upper Deep Pit, the Lower Deep Pits, the Henwain Pits and the South Griffin Pits, together with the surface lands and powers to work the seams. For 26¼ years from 11 Mar. 1918. Rent £2,000 from 12 Mar. 1918; additional rent of £600 from 25 Dec., 1914 to 25 Dec. 1918; pit rent of £1,000; tonnage and surface rents. With a plan of the premises. 8 Mar 1916 

 D1583/329  Licence to Underlease 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (1) consents that (2) might grant an underlease to the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. The unworked beds (more than 100 feet) below the Tillery Seam under lands in par., Aberystruth, co. Mon., of 149 acres; lands in the said parish of 616 acres; lands in the said parish of 393 acres; the North Griffin Pits below the above 616 acres. 27 Mar 1916 

 D1583/169/2-3 Blaina 1907-1925 

 D1583/169/2  (Copy Draft) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, second Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, Marquis Camden. 3) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. Consideration £100. A piece of land at Blaina, co. Mon., of 150 square yards, with the buildings thereon. In fee simple, with benefit of a lease of 16 May 1912. With a plan of the property. 21 Nov 1925 

 D1583/169/3  Correspondence Mar 1907-Feb 1912 

 D1583/340/8  Brynmawr 1942 

 D1583/340/8  (Counterpart) Conveyance 1) See 340/7. 2) See 340/7. 3) Owen Campbell and Mary Campbell, spinster, both of 14 Market Square, Brynmawr, co. Mon. Consideration £120. A piece of land at Brynmawr, co. Mon., with the buildings thereon, known as Hughes' Carpenter's Shop and Campbell's Warehouse, of 240 square yards, with the benefit of a lease of 19 Nov. 1910, between Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., and Samuel Evans. With 2 schedules and a plan of the premises. 25 Sep 1942 

Nantyglo 1913-1916 

 D1583/283/1  (Duplicate) Licence to Underlease 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (1) consents to the granting by (2) of an underlease prepared between (2) and Silvanus Jones of Nantyglo, co. Mon., colliery proprietor of (a) thunworked seams of coal called the Elled, the Big, the Three Quarter, the New Vein, the Black, the Meadow Vein and the Yard Coal seams, together with any fireclay and ironstone, under 245 acres of land at Nantyglo. (b)the unworked seams of coal called the Elled, the Big and the Three Quarter seams under another piece of land at Nantyglo. From 1 July 1913 for 31 years (less 10 days) for (a); from 1 July 1917 for 27 years (less 10 days) for (b). Recites also lease fo 21 Feb. 1912, between (1) and (2) above, for 33 years from 1 July 1911. 30 Jul 1913 

 D1583/318/5  (Copy) Lease for Years 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Silvanus Jones of Nantyglo, co. Mon., colliery proprietor. (1) demises to (2) the unworked seams of coal called The Elled, The Big, the Three Quarter, the New Vein, the Black, the Meadow Vein and the Yard seams under 2 tracts of land at Nantyglo, co. Mon., of 245 acres, with liberty to work the same. Tract no. 1 from 1 July 1913 for 31 years; tract no. 2 from 1 July 1917 for 27 years. Rent: £400 p.a., for tract no. 1 until 1 July 1917; £600 for both tracts from 1 July 1917; royalties on coal, ironstone and fireclay; surface rent of £10 p.a. With a plan of the premises. 1 Sep 1913 

 D1583/318/6 (Copy) Surrender of Lease Parties: as in 318/5. a) For a consideration of £5,000 plus interest paid by (1) to (2), (2) yields to (1) the premises in 318/5 for the remainder of the term, so that a new lease may be granted. 2 Nov 1915 

 D1583/318/9  (Copy) Lease for Years 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Silvanus Jones of Nantyglo, co. Mon., colliery proprietor. Property: as in 318/5 but of 286 (amended to 253) acres. For 29 years 3 months from 1 April, 1915. Rent: £300 p.a., from 1 April 1915, plus royalties and surface rent With a plan of the premises. 3 Nov 1915 

 D1583/318/12  (Copy) Lease for Years 1) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 2) Waen Nantyglo Colliery Co. Ltd. (1) demises to (2) the unworked beds of the Black Vein, the New Vein, the Meadow Vein and the Yard Coal seams lying under a tract of land at Nantyglo, co. Mon., of 393 acres, with liberty to work the same. For 28½ years from 29 Sept. 1915 and 27 years from 1 April 1917 (see 2 sections shaded on plan). Rent: £300 p.a., plus royalties and wayleave rents. With a plan of the premises. 17 Mar 1916 

 D1583/318/7  Waiver of Breach of Covenant. Recites 318/5; 'head-lease' of 21 Feb. 1912; 318/6. Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny hereby waives the breach of covenant by (1) and (2) in 318/5 wherein the sublease was surrendered without the reversioner's written consent. 22 Mar 1916 

 D1583/328 Licence to Underlease 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (1) consents to the granting by (2) of an underlease to the Waen Nantyglo Colliery Co. Ltd. The unworked beds of the Elled, Black Vein, New Vein, Meadow Vein and Yard Coal seams under 393 acres at Nantyglo. For 28½ years and 3 days from 29 Sept. 1915; and for 27 years from 1 April 1917 (plan referred to: annexed to underlease). 20 Mar 1916 

Schedules of documents, etc. 1907-1911, [1937?] [and Undated] 

 D1583/6/16 Acknowledgement re Production of Deeds 1) Harry Trelawney Eve of 4 New Square, co. London and Frederick John Gordon of 53 Coleman Street, City of London. 2) Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., Hon. Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling, Kent and Hon. Charles Gathorne Gathorne Hardy of 43 Lennox Gardens, co. Middlesex. (1) acknowledges the right of (2) to documents of title mentioned in the enclosed schedule (indentures, 1859-1906). 25 Sep 1907 

 D1583/318/15  Schedule of Documents re Blaenavon Co.'s Leases. Covering 1859-1907. Sep 1907 

 D1583/321 Abstract of Title of the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. To leasehold mines, minerals, lands and premises in the Nantyglo District, co. Mon. Covering indentures, etc., of 1859-1910. (17 pp.) 1911 

 D1583/280/1  Schedule of Documents re dealings with Nantyglo District since granting of the leases in 1859. Covers indentures, etc., of 1866 to 1911. 1911 

 D1583/325/7  (Copy) Note of Deeds whereby the Nantyglo Co.'s leasehold interest has been assigned. Covering indentures of 1868 to 1906. 1911 

 D1583/318/18  List of Blaenavon Co. Leases. [1937] 

 D1583/280/2  Schedule of Deeds and Documents re. Nantyglo and Blaina property. Covers indentures, etc., of 1859 to 1912. No date 

 D1583/18/21  List of Leases (Nantyglo and Blaina Co.) Covering deeds of 1859 to 1928. 2 sheets (typed). No Date 

 D1583/318/16  List of Documents sent to Cripps et al, 24 April, 1914. Re conveyances of 1866-1911. No Date 

 D1583/18/22  List of Conveyances since date of lease (Nantyglo and Blaina Co.). Covering deeds of 1888 to 1937. 4 sheets (typed) No Date 

Notices 1913-1925 

 D1583/280/3  Notice to Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., by reversioner under lease of 21 Feb. 1912 to resume possession of surface land, par. Aberystruth, co. Mon. Given by E. Gaisford for Lord Abergavenny. With plans of lands affected (3 parts - damaged). 13 Jan 1913 

 D1583/281/2  (Duplicate) Notice to resume possession. By Abergavenny Estate Office to the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd., re possession of surface of lands (in a lease of 21 Feb., 1912) at par. Aberystruth, co. Mon., after 12 months. With a plan of the above property, at Miles' Row, Catholic Road. 16 Jun 1914 

 D1583/282/7  (Copy) Notice to the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. From E. Gaisford, re coal deliveries. [1919] 

 D1583/284/2  Notice of intention to resume possession. By the Marquess of Abergavenny to the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. With plan of the premises (Twyncynnordi Field) 14 Apr 1920 

 D1583/284/3  Notice of intention to resume possession. With plan of lands by synagogue and Congregational chapel, Bailey St. (Brynmawr). 28 Sep 1920 

 D1583/284/7  Notice of intention to resume possession. With plan of lands by reservoir and synagogue (Brynmawr), 1903/12. 3 Apr 1922 

 D1583/284/13  Notice of intention to work the Black Vein seam of coal under land at Nantyglo. From Elkins Brothers and Co. With plan of the above premises (N.D.) 6 Apr 1925 

Reports 1904-1910 

 D1583/324/5  (Copy) Report and Balance Sheet For shareholders of Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. 20 Sep 1904 

 D1583/326/1  Report of W. Forster Brown on the Nantyglo and Blaina Mineral Lease. Re expiry of lease on 25 Dec., 1918. With introduction by Mr Forster Brown, particulars of leases and agreements, statement of minerals raised and names of lessees and properties on the Estate. (25 pages) 21 Jun 1907 

 D1583/324/1  (Copy) Report of W. Forster Brown. Re Nantyglo and Blaina Mineral Lease; details of leases and agreements granted by the Company and affecting the property of the Marquess of Abergavenny between 1879 and 1906, names of lessees and properties, minerals raised, etc. 21 Jun 1907 

 D1583/325/1-2 (Copy) Report of W. Forster Brown (2 copies) With comparison of requirements (for renewal of lease) by Lord Abergavenny and the Nantyglo and Blaina Co. Ltd. 18 May 1910 

Correspondence 1865-1943 

 D1583/324/13  Correspondence re Nantyglo Leases (1 bundle) 1865-1907  

 D1583/324/9  (Copy) Correspondence re school site at Nantyglo 1884 

 D1583/49/4 (Copy) Correspondence re Nantyglo and Blaina Water Supply. (5 letters.) Feb 1885 

 D1583/49/3  Correspondence To William Dickinson, esq., Eridge Estate Office, re Aberystruth Water Supply. (5 items) No Date 

 D1583/325/8 Correspondence re Nantyglo Co. leases 1908-1911 

 D1583/49/5  Letter re water easement. From Nantyglo and Blaina U.D.C. to J.H.G. Harris, esq., Estate Office, Abergavenny. 14 Jul 1911 

 D1583/280/4  Correspondence re Nantyglo Leases. (1 bundle) Jul 1911-Apr 1913 

 D1583/282/8  Correspondence Apr 1915-Feb 1919 

 D1583/281/4  Correspondence (1 bundle) Jul 1913, Mar 1915  

 D1583/318/14  Correspondence re the above sub-lease (1 bundle) Mar 1916  

 D1583/283/2  Letter from Cripps, Son and Daish to E. Gaisford, with list of enclosed indentures, 1913-1916. 23 Mar 1916 

 D1583/284/14  Correspondence (1 bundle) Apr 1919-May 1925 

 D1583/318/13  Correspondence Including plan of property in lease to the Nantyglo and Blaina Co. Ltd., near Marine Pits, G.W.R. and R. Ebbw. (1 bundle) Sep 1923, Mar 1926  

 D1583/287/1  Correspondence re proposed acquisision of land adjacent to Nantyglo Secondary School (with 2 plans of the premises, N.D.) Jul 1925-Dec 1933 

 D1583/287/6  Correspondence Oct 1925-Apr 1932 

 D1583/288/4 Correspondence (1 bundle) Oct 1932-Oct 1937  

 D1583/288/1  Letter re Nantyglo-Brynmawr Overhead Line. With plan of projected line at Nantyglo, N.D. 16 Nov 1932 

 D1583/288/3 Letter re proposed culverting of land at Felyn Fwg (Special Areas Act) With plans (N.D.) of lands near Hafod-y-ddol. 9 Jun 1936 

 D1583/290  Correspondence re royalties, rents, war damage contributions et al. May 1940-Mar 1943 

Miscellaneous 1871-1930 

 D1583/318/1  Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. (35-page booklet) 25 Jul 1871 

 D1583/324/6  Printed Booklet: "Reply to Hugh Mason, esq., by the Ex- General Manager". By the Nantyglo and Blaina Coal and Iron Co. Ltd. A defence against charges of mis-management. (33 pages) 26 Apr 1877 

 D1583/278  Survey of Dilapidations, Nantyglo Ironworks Estate, Co. Mon. Re covenants of lease of 15 June, 1859, running from 25 Dec. 1855 for 63 years, granted by Lord Abergavenny to the executors of the late Sir Josph Bailey, Bart. and Crawshay Bailey, esq., M.P. (151 pages) With a contents index, signed by Thomas Ladds, surveyor, Tunbridge Wells, 19 Aug. 1878. 1878 

 D1583/323 Certified copies of death certificates of Hugh Mason (4 Feb. 1886) and Crawshay Bailey (18 April 1887) 1886-1887 

 D1583/322 Abstract of Appointment of New Trustees of the Will of Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart. Recites indenture of 5 Dec. 1906. 1911 

 D1583/282/2  Notice re Motor Ambulance Cars for the Army in France (with letter of 10 Jan., 1916) 29 Dec 1915 

 D1583/282/4 Newspaper Cutting re Nantyglo and Blaina Iron Works Co. Ltd. 17 Feb 1916 

 D1583/287/5  Newspaper Cutting re Nantyglo Co. 24 Feb 1930 

 D1583/281/1  (Copy) Opinion By W.H. Upjohn, K.C. (1 item) 11 Jun 1914 

 D1583/282/6 (Copy) Opinion By A.E. Russell, re Nantyglo and Blaina and Blaenavon Mining Leases. May 1918 

 D1583/6/17  Bond of Indemnity for Loss of Capital. 1) Blaenavon Co. Ltd. 2) Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (1) acknowledges receipt of consent from (2) for reduction of capital of (1). 30 Jun 1908 

Plans 1884-1924 

General Undated 

 D1583/275 Plan of Freehold and Leasehold Mineral Properties of the Nantyglo and Blaina Iron Works Co. Ltd. With names of properties, acreages and remarks. No Date 

Aberystruth 1885-1907 [and Undated] 

 D1583/49/2  Plan of lands in 49/1., made by Alexander Mitchell, surveyor, for Bedwellty U.R.S.A. Feb 1885 

 D1583/324/12  Plan of M.T. and A. Line, Beaufort Tunnel. With 2 letters of Mar 1907-Apr 1907 25 Mar 1907 

 D1583/284/6  Plan of land at Ty'r-meddyg, Beaufort. With letter of 25 Oct., 1921. No Date 

 D1583/281/3  Duplicate of plan of property in 281/2 No Date 

 D1583/324/7-8 Note and tracing from Aberystruth tithe map and apportionment, 1840. Land tenanted by William Price (landowner, Lord Abergavenny). No Date 

Brynmawr 1923 [and Undated] 

 D1583/284/8  Plan of land at Brynmawr With letter of 2 Mar 1923 re land adjoining Lancaster Steam Coal Collieries sidings. 2 Mar 1923 

 D1583/282/3  Plan of Land at Brynmawr (by the station) With letter of 22 Feb 1916. No Date 

 D1583/284/5  Plan of 3 fields at Twyncynnordy, Brynmawr With letter of 12 Oct. 1921. No Date 

Nantyglo 1884-1924 [and Undated] 

 D1583/324/11  Plan of site for new schools at Nantyglo. (Originally with 324/9) 13 Jun 1884 

 D1583/282/5  Plan of Land at Nantyglo held by the Railway Co. With 4 letters of 1916. [1903] 

 D1583/326/2 Book of Plans of the Marquis of Abergavenny's Nantyglo Estate. 8 plans, showing the Tillery, Elled, Big, New and Black Veins, Yard Coal and Old Coal and the Three Quarter Seam. 1907 

 D1583/287/3 Plan of proposed playing area, Nantyglo Secondary School, Hafod-y-ddol (see 287/1) No Date 

 D1583/324/10  Plan of proposed school at Nantyglo. For Aberystruth School Board. (Originally with 324/9) No Date 

 D1583/284/10  Plan of lands at Long and Little Forge Rows 18 Sep 1924 

 D1583/284/9  Plan of lands at Aberbeeg (Pen-crug-glas, Llan-dafal, Marine Pits and Pen-rhiw-lech). No Date 

 D1583/284/4  Plan of coal seam area near Llandafel, Cwm. With letter of 2 May, 1921 re possible lease, from W.H. Lewis. No Date 

 D1583/282/1  Plan of Land at Waun-marsley. With letter of 6 May, 1915 re fences. No Date 

 D1583/287/2  Plan of premises at Berea Church No Date 

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Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. 1919-1933 

 D1583/152 (Duplicate) Conveyance 1) Most Hon. Reginald William Bransby, second Marquess of Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Richard Plantagenet Nevill and Most Hon. John Charles, Marquis Camden. 3) Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. Consideration £1,000 19 acres of land in par. Aberystruth, co. Mon. In fee simple with the benefit of a lease of 21 Feb. 1912 made between the Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny and the Nantyglo and Blaina Ironworks Co. Ltd. With 3 schedules and a plan. 23 Nov 1920 

 D1583/284/11  Notice of intention to work the Black Vein Seam under land in par. Aberystruth. From the Ebbw Vale Steel, iron and Coal Co. Ltd., to the Marquess of Abergavenny. With plan of lands of Nantyglo and Blaina Co. Ltd., by G.W.R. route (N.D.). 1 Jan 1925 

 D1583/318/19  Cutting from 'The Times' re Ebbw Vale Co. Reports. 25 Jun 1924 

 D1583/287/4  Newspaper cutting re Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. meeting 26 Jun 1928 

 D1583/288/2  Newspaper cutting re Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Co. meeting. 29 Jun 1933 

 D1583/284/1  Plan of Lands of Ebbw Vale Co. Estate and of Bailey Estate at Pen-y-crug, co. Mon. 6 May 1919 

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Manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford 1758-1899 

General note

See also sub-section in 'Estates in Herefordshire - by Parish'

Survey c.1800 

 D1583/187 Survey of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate in the Hundred of Ewyas Lacy, co. Heref. Re Upper and Lower Maescoed, Newton and Longtown, Michaelchurch, Crasswell, St. Margaret, Walterstone, Lanveyno, the Futhog and Forest Hên. Details of lessees and copyhold lands, with plans of premises in the above parishes and townships. [c.1800] 

 D1583/45/1-2 Cases for Opinion re lands held of the manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford. 1817 

 D1583/45/1  Case for Opinion Re land held of manor of Ewyas Lacy, co. Hereford (1817). Cites manor court grants of Abergavenny lordship of 1762 and 1799. With opinion by S. Shepherd (1817), on timber rights. [c.1817] 

 D1583/45/2  Case for Opinion Cites manor court proceedings at Longtown Castle, co. Hereford, 1817, and for manor of Ewyas Lacy, 1817. Re felling of timber by John Taylor of Mawfield, par. Allensmore, co. Heref., gent. and customary tenant of above manor, in Crasswall in 1816. [No opinion recorded]. [c.1817] 

 D1583/107/1-3 Ewyas Lacey, co. Hereford - Statement of Searches in Ancient Documents (Transcripts and Translations), by H.W. Hezlett. Jul 1829 

 D1583/107/1  Castle and manors of Ewyas Lacy (descent of), taken from the public records, 1086-1370. Re case against Mrs Dehaney for castle held of Abergavenny moiety. [1829] 

 D1583/107/2 Lordship of Ewias Lacye with Walsterston - manorial accounts (by Lewis Gilbert and Watkin Harry Richard, bailiffs), 1594-1600. [1829] 

 D1583/107/3 Account of Madok ap John, reeve of Ewyas Lacy Castle, 1503-1504. Lessees mentioned: Thomas Dewall, land by Ewyas town; the Constable of the Castle, land called Maynesglace; Henry ap Llewellyn of Ladymead; John ap Henry of Wynnok and Ruswall; Griffin ap Howell; Jevan Gwyn for the garden by the Castle; Morgan ap David ap Llewellyn for land by the Castle; Richard Seicoll and Walter Wynston for Walterston Mead and Longemore; land late of Walter Lloyd near that of John ap Jevan ap Adam; Res ap David ap Richard for land near that of David ap Thomas (? and) Jevan Vaughan; David ap John ap Thomas for demesne land by the Water of Olghau; Agnes Alen; Henry ap Llewellyn for Ladymead meadow. Total £2.11.3. [1829] 

 D1583/306/1-5 Papers re Perambulation of Ewyas Lacy Manor, co. Hereford 1867-1884 

 D1583/306/1-2 (Copy) Minutes of Proceedings of Perambulation of Ewyas Lacy manor boundary, co. Heref., on 17, 18 and 19 July, 1884 (2 copies) With notice of perambulation and list of those present, with ages. 1884 

 D1583/306/3 Correspondence re above (1 bundle) May 1884-Jun 1884 

 D1583/306/4  Printed Notice re Perambulation of manor of Ewyas Lacy on 3 Oct. 1867. 19 Sep 1867 

 D1583/306/5  Letter re perambulation 7 Jul 1870 

 D1583/37/1 Correspondence 1898-1899 

 D1583/37/1  Correspondence between the Marquis of Abergavenny's solicitors, Messrs. Gabb and Walford and Messrs. Drake and Lee, re the manor of Ewyas Lacey, co. Hereford and the renewal of copyholds for lives therein. Includes notices from the Board of Agriculture. Jan 1898-Apr 1899  

Par. Michaelchurch Escley 1837-1898 

 D1583/182/5  Power of Attorney. Thomas Powell of Hardwicke, par. Clifford, co. Hereford, esq., appoints Nathaniel Cobb of par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, farmer, his attorney, to appear for him at courts baron of Ewyas Lacy manor and to take admittance of all those pieces of arable, meadow and pasture called the Old Mill Ground, with all buildings and appurtenances, par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, to the use of Thomas Powell aforesaid. For the lives of William Harris Jones, of par. Michaelchurch Escley, yeoman, aged 24 years, Septimus Harris Jones of the same place, yeoman, aged 16 years and Thomas Harris Jones of the same place, aged 9. Rent (unspecified) and suit of court, etc. 25 Nov 1837 

 D1583/37/3  Grant of Copyhold Lands. Parties: 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (via George Evan Macbean of Frant, co. Sussex, esq., steward of Ewyas Lacy Manor). 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Gilbertstone, Longtown, co. Hereford, estate agent. Consideration £54. 9 pieces of arable meadow, pasture and woodland of 21a.3r.32p., in par. Michaelchurch Escley, co. Hereford, and with Ewyas Lacy manor, which lands formed part of a grant to Thomas Powell of Hardwicke, par. Clifford, co. Hereford, esq., for 3 lives (all now deceased) dated 27 Nov. 1837. For the lives of (1), Montague Harris and Charles Long. Rent £0.3.0. p.a., with a heriot (unspecified) and with suit of court. With a schedule and plan. 1898 

Par. Clodock 1758-1898 

 D1583/182/1 Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; steward John Gilbert. Lord Abergavenny grants to James Jenkins of par. Clodock, co. Hereford, bachelor, 4 (Welsh) acres of customary land with appurtenances, near the Blackhill, par. Clodock and manor of Ewyas Lacy, heretofore the copyhold land of Lewis Jenkins and now in the tenure of John Jenkins, father of the said James and recently deceased. For the lives of the said James Jenkins, aged about 26 and Catherine, daughter of Benedict Gilbert of par. Clodock, aged about 9 months. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with £1.10.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. Entry fine £12.10.0. 6 Apr 1758 

 D1583/182/2  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; steward John Gilbert, gent. Recites grant of copyhold tenure of 18 Jan. 1759, to William Perkins and Elizabeth, his wife, of a dwelling-house and 11½ (Welsh) acres of customary land in par. Clodock and manor of Ewyas Lacy for the lives of Susannah Perkins, wid., the said William Perkins, then aged about 43 and Martha Morgan, then aged about 2, daughter of John Morgan, then of the Comb, par. of Doore, co. Hereford, yeoman, at a yearly rent of £0.2.10½ and with a heriot of the second-best beast and with suit of court; surrender of the said premises by the said William and Elizabeth in writing dated 5 Dec. 1776 for a regranting to John Morgan and Richard Morgan of par. Doore, co. Hereford, yeomen, for the natural lives of the said William Perkins and the said Martha Morgan and for the rent and services aforesaid. The regranted accordingly carried out for a heriot of £2.0.0. 24 Apr 1777 

 D1583/182/3  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; Lewis Osborne, gent., deputy steward to Robert Morgan Kinsey, esq., chief steward. John Gwillim, customary tenant, by his attorney Thomas Penry, surrenders 5 parcels of land called Cai deved, of 17 acres, in the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, manor of Ewyas Lacy (boundaries given); those parcels of land called Caie Gavion or Bakers lands, of 17½ acres, in the township of Newton, par. Clodock, manor of Ewyas Lacy; leased to the use of David Morgan of par. Backton, co. Hereford, gent., for the lives of the said John Gwillim and Elizabeth Gwillim and Jane Gwillim, sisters of the said John. Seisin granted to David Morgan for the above term, at a rent of £0.3.0. p.a., with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with due services, £0.5.0. heriot paid. 7 May 1798 

 D1583/182/4  Grant of Lease of Copyhold Land (Admission) At Longtown Castle; Baker Gabb the younger, gent., deputy steward to Lewis Osborne, gent., chief steward. William Jones of par. Walterstone, co. Hereford, farmer, customary tenant, in consideration of £60 paid to him by John Gwillim of the township of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, labourer, surrenders a cottage, garden and 2 (Welsh) acres of land with appurtenances on Lower Mescoed in Ewyas Lacy manor that the said premises might be re-granted to the said John Gwillim for the life of the said William Jones. 22 Apr 1813 

 D1583/182/8  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Longtown Castle, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, homagers. Recital: see 182/6. To the court came Hannah Williams, asking to be admitted tenant to her one-third share in a property in Newton township (see 182.6) and being granted seisin, for the lives of John Williams and John Jones, at the accustomed rent and services. Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife surrendered the one-third part that it might be regranted to David Prosser of Newton, yeoman, upon trust for such person(s) as Richard and Hannah Williams might appoint; David Prosser being granted seisin for the said lives, rendering £0.1.8. p.a. rent, with £0.5.0. as a heriot and with suit of court. 27 Nov 1837 

 D1583/182/6  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Castle of Longtown, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, Homagers. Recites session of special customary court on 15 Sept. 1823 wherein (a) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny granted to (b) Henry Morgan of township of Newton, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, gent., a messuage, stable, beasthouse, barn, outbuildings and 15 pieces of arable, meadow and pasture land, of 49a.2r.14p., in township of Newton and the manor of Ewyas Lacy (boundaries given), for the lives of (b), John Williams, aged about 8, the son of William Williams of township of Newton, farmer, by Ann, his wife and John Jones, aged about 6, the son of Samuel Jones of par. Bacton, farmer, by Sarah, his wife. Rent £0.5.0., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. Recites also the death of (b) on 3 Sept. 1834, a bachelor and intestate, whereon the above premises descended to his brother Thomas Morgan, late of township of Newton as customary heir, who duly took possession; the said Thomas dying 18 May, 1836, a bachelor and intestate, leaving 3 sisters, viz. Mary Prosser, wife of David Prosser of township of Llanveynoe, par. Clodock, yeoman, Hannah, wife of Richard Williams of township of Newton, yeoman and Elizabeth, wife of Edward Lewis Lillwall of par. Much Dewchurch, co. Hereford, farmer, they being co-heiresses of the said Henry and Thomas Morgan for the lives of the said John Williams and John Jones. To the court came Mary Prosser, asking to be admitted tenant to one-third of the above property and being granted seisin for the lives of the said John Williams and John Jones and for the rents, heriots and services due, whereupon the said David Prosser and Mary, his wife, did surrender the said premises that (a) might grant the premises to the said Richard Williams for the natural lives of the said John Williams and John Jones, upon trust for such persons as appointed by David Prosser and Mary, His wife, paying the profits to the said Mary Prosser; upon the death of the first of the said David Prosser and Mary, his wife, the premises to be held in trust for the survivor; upon the death of the second of them, the premises to be held in trust on the direction of the said Mary Prosser. Richard Williams being granted seisin of the one-third part for the lives above-mentioned, at a rent of £0.1.8., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. 27 Nov 1837 

 D1583/182/7  Surrender and Admittance Special customary court, held at Longtown Castle, manor of Ewyas Lacy, before Baker Gabb, gent., steward and George Anthony and David Nicholls, homagers. Recital: see 182/6. Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife have agreed with David Prosser to sell to him their one-third share of the property in 182/6 at the price of £120. To the court came David Prosser and Richard Williams and Hannah, his wife. The latter surrendered their one-third share, David Prosser being granted seisin, to hold for the lives of John Williams and John Jones at the accustomed rents and services. 1 Sep 1838 

 D1583/37/2  Grant of copyhold lands 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. (via George Evan Macbean of Frant, co. Sussex, esq., steward of Ewyas Lacy Manor). 2) John Henry Gilbert Harris of Gilbertstone, Longtown, co. Hereford, estate agent. Consideration £27 All those lands called Riswalls alias Rees Wall with appurtenances, of 6 acres and 6 perches, at Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, and within the above manor, which lands formed part of a grant to William Watkins of par. Brinsop, co. Hereford, gent., for 3 lives (all now deceased) dated 19 Sept., 1800, the lands then being occupied by James Maybrey. For lives of (2), aged 31, Montague William James Harris, aged 24 and Charles Gilbert Long, aged about 6. Rent £0.1.0.p.a., with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. With schedule and plan. [1898] 

 D1583/37/4  Grant of Copyhold Lands Parties: as in 37/2 Consideration £22.10.0. Arable, meadow and pasture lands of 20a.3r.34p., at Newton, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, within the manor of Ewyas Lacy, which lands formed a part of a grant to John Gwillim of Longtown, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, farmer, for 3 lives (all now deceased), dated 27 July, 1832. For the lives of (1), Montague Harris and Charles Long. Rent £0.1.0. p.a., with a heriot of £0.5.0. and with suit of court. With a schedule and plan. [1898] 

 D1583/184  Ewyas Lacy Court Roll Book With note re appointment by William, Marquess of Abergavenny of George Evan Macbean of Tunbridge Wells, co. Sussex, esq., as steward of the manors of Abergavenny, Ewyas Lacy and Inkberrow, 13 June, 1898. The sole entry in this volume is the following: Recites that on 13 Aug., 1854, Lord Abergavenny granted to Septimus Booker a barn, buildings and 26 acres of land in the township of Craswall, par. Clodock, co. Hereford, and manor of Ewyas Lacy, forming part of the 'Whiteoak' estate and now in the occupation of Joseph Beavan, the same premises being granted on 11 Sept., 1840 to Henry John Chambers, to hold unto Septimus Booker for the lives of Mary Trusted, Catherine Trusted and Anna Mary Trusted, for a rent of £0.2.3., with £0.2.6. as a heriot and 1 capon on St. Thomas the Apostle's day and with suit of court. Septimus Booker's will (details given) being made 18 Dec., 1884, he died 1 Jan., 1885. His son, John Lee Booker, was admitted tenant in his place, 29 June, 1898. No Date 

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Miscellaneous Manorial Papers 1786-1885 

 D1583/101 Mortgage by demise 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Robert Drummond and Henry Drummond, both of Charing Cross, Westminter, co. Middlesex, esqs. Consideration £18,500 Term 99 years 5% interest The manor of Aston Cantlow, co. Wark., with rents payable to (1). A farm called Shelfield Lodge of 302 acres in the tenure of William King at £400; Redland Field Farm of 314 acres in the tenure of William Hall at £110; Ridgeway Hill (Field) Farm of 300 acres in the tenure of Anthony Gibbs at £154; Tutnell Field Farm of 267 acres in the tenure of Thomas Emery at £100; Meadow Furlong Field Farm of 162 acres in the tenure of Samuel Mander at £55; Upper Field Farm of 314 acres in the tenure of Francis Brooks at £56; Park Field Farm of 162 acres in the tenure of John Elvins at £63; Bartlams Farm of 92 acres, Shelfield, in the tenure of Samuel Munger at £32; Hardwicke Farm of 381 acres in the tenure of Thomas Hall (since decease of William Hall) at £60; Stone Pit Farm of 200 acres, in the tenure of Thomas Edkins at £52. All in the manor and parish of Aston Cantlow. Manor of Fillongley, co. Wark., with rents pertaining; late corn grist mill called Daw Mill (or Fillongley Mill), par. Fillongley, in tenure of Edward Lane at £5; manor of Mableburgh Green, co. Wark., with rents. Patcham Court Farm of 1,329 acres, par. Patcham, Sussex, in tenure of Richard Hamshar at £400; Northease Farm of 668 acres, parishes Rodmell and Iford, Sussex, in tenure of Robert Saxby at £262.10.0.; Rodmell Court Farm of 341 acres, par. Rodmell, tenure of Robert Saxby at £157.10.0. Manor of Inkborough (Inkberrow), co. Worc., with rents. Knighton Farm of 273 acres in tenure of Henry Harvey at £100; Nobury Farm, Nobury Field and Knowlfield in tenure of Thomas Rand at £120; Burrowes Field of 17 acres in tenure of John Rand at £7.4.0.; 3 closes in tenure of Henry Reaven at £8; Heathe Close of 5 acres in tenure of Thomas Potsford at £3; the Wood Grounds of 74 acres in tenure of John Cotterel at £46.3.0.; Barrows Fields Farm of 124 acres in tenure of Thomas Yates at £40; Barrows Lodge of 154 acres in tenure of John Pidcock at £12; 34 acres of land in Barrows Fields in tenure of William Baylies of Evesham, co. Worc., doctor of physick at £5. All in par. Inkborough. Manor and castle of Abergavenny and burgage rents of houses in the town. Rents payable to (1) in Abergavenny, Lanvihangel Crucorney, Langattock Lingoed, Lanvetherine, Lanellen, Trevethin, Aberystwith (Aberystruth), Lanhithel (Llanhilleth), Lanfoist, Lanwenarth Ultra, Lanwenarth Citra, Lantillio Pertholey, Lanvihangel yestein, Tregare, Bryngwyn, Bettus, Coedmorgan, Lanarth, Lanvapley, Clytha, Mamhilad, Goytrey, Lanvair, Lanover, Tregothel and Langattock juxta Usk, co. Mon. £152.9.11¾. Rents for leases in Abergavenny, Lanvihangel Crucorney, Langattock Lingoed, Lanvetherine, Lanellen, Trevethin, Aberystwith, Lanfoist, Lanwenarth Ultra, Lanwenarth Citra, Lantillio Pertholey, Penrose, Tregare, Bryngwyn, Coedmorgan, Lanarth, Goytrey, Lanover, Bettus, Clytha, Mamhilad and Lanvair. £137.0.3½. Messuages, etc., in Abergavenny, Lanwenarth, Lanthewy Rytherch, Lanvihangel Crucorney, Aberystwith, Lanfoist, Trevethin, Goytrey and Coedmorgan. £510.17.2. With schedule of names of tenants paying rack-rents for above lands. Witnesses: An(thony?) Parkine, Edw(ard) Boodle. With reference to Deed of Surrender, added 1800. 16 Oct 1786 

 D1583/47  Case for Opinion Re stray sheep on land of Lordship of Abergavenny. With opinion by S. Shepherd (1817), preceded by copy opinion of Daniel Rowland (8 July, 1816). 6 Jan 1817 

 D1583/307/1-7 Papers re Perambulations of the Manor of Abergavenny (with report re that of Crickhowell). 1870-1885 

 D1583/307/1  Notice re Perambulation of the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts of the manor of Abergavenny. 7 Jul 1870 

 D1583/307/2  An Account of the Perambulation of the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts, manor of Abergavenny, held July 22, 23, and 25 and Oct. 3-6, 1870. 1870 

 D1583/307/3-4 Report of the Perambulation of the Blaenavon and Varteg Districts, manor of Abergavenny, held on 25, 26, 27, 29 and 30 June and 27-28 Aug 1885 (with copy). 1885 

 D1583/307/5  Report of the Perambulation of the Nantyglo District of the manor of Abergavenny, held on 20-22 and 27 Aug., 1885. 1885 

 D1583/307/6  Report of the Perambulation of a portion of the manor of Crickhowell adjoining the Sugar Loaf Mountain, held on behalf of the Duke of Beaufort on 26 Aug. 1885. Richard Baker Gabb and William Dickinson present on behalf of Most Hon. Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G., lord of the adjoining manor of Abergavenny. 1885 

 D1583/307/7  List of disbursements re Blaenavon and Nantyglo Perambulations, Jul-Aug 1885. 1885 

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 D1583/132/1-48 Papers re River Usk Fishery Rights 1696-1908 and undated 

Title Deeds 1696-1847 [and Undated] 

 D1583/132/28  (Translation) Lease of the Site of the Priory of Abergavenny, 16 May 1537. 1) King Henry VIII. 2) William Herbert, gent., and of the King's Household. (1) demises to (2), with the consent of the Court of Augmentations, the house and site of the late priory of Abergavenny in the bishopric of Landaff, together with buildings, lands, etc. (names of tenants given): all the farm of Hardwick with all appurtenances; the rectory of Abergenny with all appurtenances, excepting all timber and the advowson of the vicarage of Abergenny Church. For 21 years from 25 Mar. 1537. Rent £21.1.0. No Date 

 D1583/132/20 (Copy) Grant of Manor of Llanellen, 1546. Grant by Henry VIII (6 Mar. 1546) to James Gunter, gent., and Henry Wescott of the manors of Hardwyck, Lloyndee, Monks Town and Llanellen, late possessed by the Priory of Bergevenny. Lands, rights and tenants listed. Points of relevance to the Usk River fishery dispute underlined in pencil. (14 pages.) No Date 

 D1583/132/4  Lease for Lives (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Charles Price of Lanfoyst, co. Mon., esq. Cites lease granted by John, late Lord Bergevenny to David William of par. Trevethin, yeoman, in which two of the lives named are still in being and the interest and title thereof are vested in (2). Consideration £7? A parcel of pasture, meadow and rough ground called Nynyth Baugh, par. Lanfoyst, within the lordship of Bergavenny, co. Mon. (boundaries given) (except 30 English acres demised by George, late Lord Bergavenny, deceased, to William John David on 12 Feb. 1689), together with a moiety or half part of the liberty of fishing within the Lordship of Bergavenny. For the lives of Thomas Price, son of (2), and of Henry and Phillip, the now sons of Henry John of par. Lanfoyst. Rent £1 p.a., for the ground and £0.3.4. p.a., for the fishing, with £0.5.0., as a heriot and with suit of court. (1) appoints Edward Waters and John Powell, gent., two of his bailiffs, as his attorneys. Witness: Giles Morgan. 29 Nov 1703 

 D1583/132/1  (Counterpart) Lease of a Wear 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergevenny. 2) Charles Hughes of Trostry, co. Mon., esq. An old decayed stank or wear on the River Usk (within the lordship of Bergevenny) in the parish of Lanvair Gilgedin at one end and the hamlet Clitha at the other, granted by the Rt. Hon. Edward Nevill, late Lord Bergevenny to Henery Jenkins, late of Lanvair, gent., since deceased, and regranted by H.J. to Andrew Powell, esq., deceased, ancestor of (2). For the lives of (2), Elizabeth, his wife and Elizabeth, his daughter. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., and one salmon in season p.a. (2) to be responsible for maintaining the wear and to be able to replace any life in the lease for a fine of 20s. (1) appoints James Morgan, esq., and Hugh Harris, gent., as his attorneys. Witnesses: John Harries, John Jenings and Anthony Beckett. 18 Feb 1695/1696 

 D1583/132/2-3 Lease of a Wear (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Robert Hugh(e)s of Trostree, co. Mon., esq. Cites 132/1 and that Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Hughes, is still living. Property: as in 132/1. For the lives of (2), Mr Richard Taylor of Bristoll, gent., and Mrs Anne Taylor of Bristoll. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., and one salmon in season p.a. (1) appoints John Day Flething, Sussex, gent., and Robert Hughs, jr., (of) Lanthewy Rytherch, co. Mon., yeoman, as his attorneys. Witnesses: John Day and John Day, Jr.; Robert Mathew. 1 Jul 1732 

 D1583/132/6  Lease for Lives (Counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny. 2) Valentin Morris of Piercefield, co. Mon., esq. An old stanch or wear on the River Uske, within the lordship of Abergavenny and between par. Lanvaire Gilgedin at one end and Clytha hamlet at the other. For the lives of (2), aged 32 years and 10 months, Henry Bilson Legge, younger son of the Rt. Hon. Henry Bilson Legge, Chancellor of the Exchequer, aged 3 years and some months and Henry Wilmott, the younger son of Henry Wilmott of Grays Inn, esq. Rent £0.5.0. p.a., and one salmon in season yearly. (1) appoints Theophilus Morgan of Abergavenny, gent., and Phillip Powell of co. Mon., gent., as his attorneys. Witnesses: John Gardner of Bertholey, near Usk, esq., and William Fryer, "Mr Morris's servant". 7 Oct 1760 

 D1583/132/8  Appointment, Release and Assignment of a Wear. 1) John Rees of Abergavenny, maltster. 2) Baker Gabb of Abergavenny, gent. 3) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 4) Daniel Rowland of Frant, Sussex, esq. Recites lease and release of 24/25 Mar., 1824, between John Jones of Llanarth Court, co. Mon., esq., Philip Jones of the same place, esq., and Henry Davies of Monmouth, esq., co-partners and bankers; Francis MacDonnell of Usk, gent.; John Trotter of co. Gloc., gent., and John Wilson of Abergavenny, gent.; John Rees of Abergavenny, maltster; Tom Gabb, gent.; Baker Gabb of Abergavenny, gent.; George William Gabb of Abergavenny, clerk (7 parties). A new wear was made on the Kenvey brook. By Indenture of 1 July, 1819, (3) demised Hocker Mill with 4½ acres, being part of the Lord's Barn Farm, to (1) for 21 years at £90 p.a., (the said mill being once a tucking mill and now used for leather dressing). Consideration £140. (1) releases to (3) the above wear and water course, retaining a right to use the wear, etc., at a rent of £90 p.a. (2) assigns to (4) the said wear etc., for 1000 years from 24 July, 1811, upon trust to attend the inheritance. With a schedule, covering 1732-85. (This MS is illegible in places). 31 Mar 1824 

 D1583/132/5  Lease for Years (counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. George, Lord Abergavenny. 2) Hon. Capel Hanbury of Pontypool, co. Mon., esq. A fishery belonging to (1), in the River Uske, from the Heen Pont, par. Lanwenarth to the Pandy, alias the Pandy's Mill, par. Goytrey, co. Mon. For 7 years from 2 Feb., 1749/50. Rent £1.1.0. Witnesses: Theo.s Morgan and Samuel Saunders. 1 Mar 1749/1750 

 D1583/132/7 Lease for Years 1) Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Richard Davies of Usk, shoemaker, John Williams of Abergavenny, cooper and Henry Williams and John Morgan of the same place, shoemakers. A fishery in the River Usk from Heene Pont, par. Llanwenarth to the Pandy or the Pandy Mill, par. Goytrey. For 3 years from 29 Sept. 1814. Rent £10 p.a. 29 Nov 1813 

 D1583/132/9-10 Lease for Years (with counterpart) 1) Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny. 2) Sir Benjamin Hall of Llanover Court, co. Mon., bart., and M.P. (1)'s fishery in the River Usk from the Hen pont, par. Llanwenarth to the Pandy (alias Pandy Mill), par. Goytrey, with appurtenances. For 21 years from 25 Sept. 1846. Rent £15 p.a. 5 Mar 1847 

Reports 1816-1901 [and Undated] 

 D1583/132/23  (Copy) Report re Manor of Llanellen, co. Mon. Note re difficulty of tracing documentary evidence for grants of manors; references to Llanellen (various spellings) in the public records, 22 Edward I (1293/4) to Henry VIII (no date). Made by Mr Caley No Date 

 D1583/132/24  (Copy) Report re Manor of Lanellen, co. Mon. Note re grant to Hugh Losse of a mansion and lands called Crofte Baugh and Crofte Agnes, par. Llanellen (and late of the Priory of Abergavenny), 35 Henry VIII (1543/4). Made by Mr Caley. No Date 

 D1583/132/44  Note re alleged manor of Llanelen. Covering documentary references from 1348/9 to 1771. With a list of names of witnesses for Lord A(bergavenny) and (Mr) Swinnerton. No Date 

 D1583/132/11-12 Report by W. Illingworth on the River Usk Fishery, Lordship of Abergavenny, co. Mon. (2 copies). Report includes details of the lordship, Mr Swinnerton's claim, the fishery rights since 1312/13, Abergavenny priory, alleged manor of Llanellen, etc. Mr Illingworth's evidence supports Lord Abergavenny's rights. Abstract of Documentary Evidence re the Fishery (includes inquisitions, extent, writs, ministers' accounts, act of parliament, leases and letter patent, giving summaries of or extracts from the originals). 23 pages. Written at the Record Office, Tower of London. 22 Jan 1816 

 D1583/132/47  Report of the case Hanbury v. Jenkins, re the Usk fishing rights. Tried before Mr Justice Buckley. 70-page handwritten summary of proceedings, in book-form. Includes 4 letters (April-June, 1901) and cutting from 'The Times' of 23 May, 1901, re the case. 1901 

Legal papers 1815-1860 [and Undated] 

 D1583/132/39  (Copy) Brief for Plaintiff To be tried at Monmouth Lent Assizes, 15 Mar. 1777, in the case Morgan Lewis, esq., v. James Davies the younger, Silas Blandford the younger, Warren Sayes and Daniel Capell, re a trespass (River Usk fishery). (14 pages.) No Date 

 D1583/132/40  Brief for Plaintiff To be tried in Monmouthshire Summer Assizes, 1816, between William Davis, plt. and William Phillips and Philip Phillips, defts. (re the Usk fishery). ( 26 pages.) 1816 

 D1583/132/41 Brief for Plaintiff (Special Jury) Parties and Assizes as in 132/40. (21 pages.) 1816 

 D1583/132/14  (Copy) Case and Opinion of W.N. Welsby re the Fishery between Llanwenarth and Goytre. With abstract of documentary evidence, from 1312/13. (20 pages) With attached copy case and opinion by Mr Welsby, answering 3 points 1859/60. 3 Jan 1860 

 D1583/132/29  Summary of Documentary Evidence re the Earl of Abergavenny's Fishery and Weir on the River Usk. Includes summaries of inquisitions, extent, ministers' accounts and leases, 1325-1760. No Date 

 D1583/132/30  Evidence re the Earl's Fishery. By Richard Reece, Richard Jones, John Powell, Thomas Grudgington, William Christopher, George Herbert, Christopher Christopher, Henry Lewis, The Rev. William Morgan and Mr Baker Gabb. 1815 

 D1583/132/42  Evidence re the Earl's Fishery (Copy of 132/30) [1815] 

 D1583/132/43  Note of Documentary Evidence re the Usk Fishery. Covering the period Edward II to 1760 No Date 

 D1583/132/31 Further Evidence re the Earl's Fishery. By Henry Edwards, William Howell and William Lewis. No Date 

 D1583/132/26  Note re Uske Fishery To Mr Rowland from Mr Illingworth, Tower Record Office, re enclosed dispatch of papers, 132/27-31. 1 Feb 1816 

 D1583/132/48  Typed List of Papers re Usk Fishery Rights (Summary of the above items) No Date 

Miscellaneous 1869-1872 [and Undated] 

 D1583/132/27  (Translation) Minister's Account of the Priory of Abergavenny, 1536/7. Account of Meredith ap Sir Phillip for the Priory of Burgaveney, within the bishopric of Landaff, 28 Henry VIII. Includes farm of the demesne lands, rent of tenants (corn mill of Watkyn Draper, par. Llanellen, demised to him 6 Mar. 1483) and the Grange of Hardwike. No Date 

 D1583/132/21-22  (Copy) Quo Warranto Trinity Term, 13 Elizabeth I (1570-71). Re Henry de Neville (Nevyle), Kt. and his title in the manor and lordship of Abergavenny. With details of lands, rights, etc., pertaining to the lordship. 7/15 pages. Translated from the Latin. No Date 

 D1583/132/25  (Copy) Decree of the Court of Wards, 1592. Edward Nevill of Burgavennye, plaintiff and Edward Morgan, esq., defendant. Easter Term, 34 Elizabth I (1592). Re a waste ground or common called Coed gwente, between the Avon and Ebouts (?Ebbw) brooks, pars. Lanhileth and Trevethyne, co. Mon., and the court leet jurisdiction there. The plaintiff claims as part of the lordship of Bergavennye; the defendant claims as parcel of the possessions of the late monastery of Llanternam. The case to be referred to common law. No Date 

 D1583/132/16  Memorial to the Earl of Abergavenny from the inhabitants of Abergavenny to prevent poaching of fish in the River Usk. Requesting that John Shaw of Upper Pantygoitre, Keeper of the River and Embankment, be authorised to Act. With 24 signatures. No Date 

 D1583/132/17  Memorial re fishing in the River Usk. By several inhabitants of Abergavenny to the Earl, urging him to prevent a monopoly of fishing by 10 gentleman to the detriment of the town's welfare. With 48 signatures (occupations given) No Date 

 D1583/132/18  Memorial re fishing in the River Usk. By inhabitants of Abergavenny to the Earl. Gives list of objectives of the Abergavenny Fishing Association. With 66 signatures (some occupations and addresses given) 20 Jan 1869 

 D1583/132/35  Rules of the United Usk Fishery Association Monmouthshire District (originally with 132/34) 1872 

 D1583/132/36  Rules of the United Usk Fishery Association Brecon District (originally with 132/34) 1872 

 D1583/132/37  List of Subscribers to United Usk Fishery Association 55 names (Originally with 132/34) 1869 

Correspondence 1815-1908 

 D1583/132/33  Correspondence re the fishing rights in the Usk River (7 items) Sep 1815-Jun 1816 

 D1583/132/13  Letter from W. Illingworth to R. Rowland, esq., re the Report. 19 Feb 1816 

 D1583/132/32  Letter from Baker Gabb, jr., to Daniel Rowland, esq., re the evidence. 22 Feb 1816 

 D1583/132/45  Correspondence Re the Usk fishing rights with reference to Ewyas Harold Common, Lord Llanover, Duke of Beaufort et al and two new fishing associations. (4 items) Aug 1859-Mar 1860 

 D1583/132/15  Letter from J.B. Walford to Lord Abergavenny re copy case for Mr Welsby, Counsel to the Treasury, re the Usk Fishery. Mentions proposed association by Mr Batt and others to preserve the river for sport. 5 Jan 1860 

 D1583/132/19 Letter (originally with 132/18) From William Cotterell, Secretary of the Abergavenny Fishing Association to the Earl, explaining the significance of 132/18. 20 Jan 1869 

 D1583/132/34  Correspondence re the fishing rights and the Usk Fishery Association (10 items) Jan 1869-Jul 1876 

 D1583/132/46  Letter (with covering note) re request for permission to fish in the Usk. Jun 1908 

Plan 1870 

 D1583/132/38  Plan of Forge Weir, River Usk, par. Clytha (Originally with 132/34) 24 May 1870 

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Documents re Legal Title of the Neville Family of Abergavenny 

 D1583/164  (Copy) Will of George Nevill, Knight, Lord of Burgavenny. Gives Sir George's lands and rights in various counties, towns and manors with a list of beneficiaries (Lady Mary Nevill, his wife, their issue, Sir Thomas and Sir Edward Nevill, his brothers et al); term re repayment of debt to Lady Jane Bradbury; details of daughter's settlements; etc. Witnesses: Mary Bergavenny, Thomas Nevill, John Baker and Thomas Roydon. (8 pages) [copy made ? early 19c.] [14 Jan 1530] 

Acts of Parliament 1836-1880 

 D1583/365 (Copy) (made June, 1846) Act of Parliament of 2nd and 3rd., Philip and Mary, 21 Oct. 1555. For restoring the heirs of Sir Edwarde Nevyle, kt., to the remainder of the barony of Burgavenye. Recites attainting of Sir Edwarde Nevile, Kt., on 4 Oct. 1538 and his execution for high treason and decision by Parliament in April-June, 1539 to forfeit his estates; suit by Edwarde Nevyle, esq., in the Parliament of Jan.-May, 1543 for restoration of titles and lands as heir of his father Sir Edward Nevyle, which was accordingly granted by statute. Edward Nevyle petitions for ratification of every article of the above Act of Restitution; that, for lack of heirs male of the Rt. Hon. Henrye Nevile, Kt., now Lord Abergavenny, Edwarde Nevile, esq., may hold such rights, titles and lands which by the will of the Rt. Hon. George Nevile, Kt., late Lord Abergavenye, dec'd., were given to the said George and the said Sir Edwarde; that if Edwarde Nevile, esq., die without heirs male, his rights and titles, etc., to remain unto Henry Nevile, Kt., brother of Edward Nevile, and if he die, then to George Nevile, brother of Edwarde Nevile and Henry Nevile, Kt.; if he die, then to the heirs of George, late Lord of Abergavenny; if they die, to the heirs of the body of Sir Thomas Nevyle, Kt.; if they die, then the rights and titles to revert to the Crown. Recites also Edward VI's remise to Henry, now Lord of Abergavenny of rights and titles to diverse manors, etc., worth £100 p.a., by letters patent of 16 April, 1552. It is enacted that Henry, Lord of Abergavenny may sell the said manors, etc.; may devise by will to his daughters the sum of £1,000 each, levied from the above lands, so that the same be no part of the jointure of Lady Frances, wife of the said Lord of Aburgavenny, nor in dower to any subsequent wife of the said Lord. It is also enacted that if the said Lord be captured while in royal service, the said property may be charged with a ransom fee, saving to the said Lady Frances such lands and titles, etc., as she have right to. [1846] 

 D1583/351/1  Printed copy of an Act enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of parts of his estates. 6 & 7 William IV, c. 18. 4 Jul 1836 

 D1583/352/1  6 & 7 William IV, c. 18. Printed copy of an Act enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of parts of his estates. (Smaller format, with Latin heading.) 4 Jul 1836 

 D1583/353/1 Printed copy of an Act for enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of entailed mines, minerals, lands and hereditaments, co. Mon. 18 & 19 Vict., c.9. 30 Jul 1855 

 D1583/354/1  Printed copy of an Act for enabling the Earl of Abergavenny to grant leases of entailed mines, minerals, lands and hereditaments, co. Mon. 18 & 19 Vict., c.9. (Smaller format, Latin heading.) 30 Jul 1855 

 D1583/355  Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 27 & 28 Vict., c.9. For conferring powers of jointuring and charging portions out of and upon Lord Abergavenny's estates and hereditaments. 29 Jul 1864 

 D1583/356 Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 27 & 28 Vict., c.9. For conferring powers of jointuring and charging portions out of and upon Lord Abergavenny's estates and hereditaments. (Smaller format and Latin heading.) 4 Jul 1864 

 D1583/357  Printed copy of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act. 34 & 35 Vict., c.4. For extending and varying the provisions re leases and sales contained in the Acts relating to the Settled Estates. 14 Aug 1871 

 D1583/339/1 Printed Copy of the Marquess of Abergavenny's Estate Act, 1880 Aug. 12. (43 & 44 Vict., c.4). Recites title of Neville family, granting of Nantyglo mining leases, etc. With 3 detailed schedules 1880 

 D1583/21 Abstract of Title of the Rt. Hon. Earl of Abergavenny to his Estates in Cos. Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Cites Act of 1556 (which recites earlier statutes) for restitution of the heirs male of Sir Edward Nevill, Knight, and Act of 1864 for conferring various powers of jointure, etc., on the lands in which Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Abergavenny is tenant in tail male. With 2 schedules (10 pages) No Date 

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Papers re Church Livings, etc. 1829-1922 

 D1583/55 Correspondence re the livings of Llanvetherine, Llanwenarth Citra, Llanfoist and Llanvapley. Includes transcript/translation by A.J. Hogan, vicar of Llantilio Pertholey, dated 24 Nov. 1880, of Letter Patent by Jasper (Tudor), Lord of Abergavenny, etc., issued 10 May, 1493, granting liberty of Forest Moyle for pasture, water and wood-gathering to parishioners of Llantilio Pertholey Chapel and Llanwenarth citra Usk in the lordship of Abergavenny, at 20s. p.a. Witnesses:Walter Hertbert, Knight and steward, John Thomas, esq., steward, Morgan ap David ap Ellis et al. Given at Abergavenny. Transcript cites first copy made for Llanwenarth parish meeting of 31 Dec. 1748 (original being with Francis Morgan of Trewiscoed, par. Llanwenarth); recopied 19 Feb. 1770, 19 April 1803 and 15 July 1845. 1829-1921 

 D1583/54  Correspondence re the livings of Blaina and Bryngwyn 1851-1922 

 D1583/56/1 Correspondence re livings of Goytre, Llangattock juxta Usk and Llanhilleth 1869-1921 

 D1583/56/2  (Draft) Appointment of Domestic Chaplain. 1) Most Hon. William, Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G. 2) The Rev. William Booth Corfield of Trinity College, Cambridge, clerk, M.A. and Rector of Llangattock-juxta-Usk, co. Mon. (1) appoints (2) as one of his domestic chaplains, without stipend. 16 Sep 1896 

 D1583/53/2  Printed copy of the Welsh Church Act, 1914 With newspaper cutting re compensation to private patrons. No Date 

 D1583/53/1  Welsh Church Act (1914): Correspondence re compensation for loss of patronage by the Marquess of Abergavenny in the livings of Aberystruth, Bryngwyn, Goytre, Llanfoist, Llanhilleth, Llanvapley, Llangattock-iuxta-Usk, Llanvetherine and Llanwenarth Citra. Nov 1913-Sep 1922  

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Miscellaneous Legal Papers 1900-1908 [and Undated] 

 D1583/220/1-2 Opinion of Counsel on power to recover Chief and Reserved Rents (2 copies). (Originally with Terrier, 203) By C. Jorner of the Temple. 26 Jul 1900 

 D1583/183 Book of Proceedings re bill promoted by Monmouthshire County Council (settled Estates of the Marquess of Abergavenny, K.G.): House of Lords. With details of the bill, petitions against, proceedings before committee, amendments by promoters, decision of committee. Session 1908 

 D1583/186 Volume of Engrossed Decrees made in Chancery re Estates of Rt. Hon. George, Lord Bergavenny. Manuscript volume (93 pages) of decrees c. 1699. No Date 

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Miscellaneous 1925-1927 [and Undated] 

 D1583/284/12  Newspaper cutting re unemployment in the South Wales coalfields. Mar 1925 

 D1583/88/3  Newspaper cutting (1/9/1927) - from 'Daily Sketch', re transatlantic flight by Princess Lowenstein. No Date 

 D1583/89/3  Newspaper cutting re 'Lloyd George Pennies' No Date 

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