Catalogue description Lease for 99 years 7 Sep. 1825

Governor, Bailiffs and Commonalty of the Company of Conservators of the Bedford Level, to Rev. William Gale Townley, Beaupre Hall, Outwell, Norfolk, clerk

(Reciting that Rev. Townley proposes at his own expense to erect an Iron Suspension Bridge over 'the Hundred Foot River' near Goldings in parish of Welney, Cambs.) 5/- p.a.

Their rights to take Tolls for the people, animals and other things using the banks near the Bridge and crossing the Bridge.

Endorsed: Release Governor, Bailiffs and Commonalty to Rev. Townley the proviso and agreement contained in the Lease reserving to them the right of pre emption.