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ARCHIVE OF THE DYKE FAMILY OF FRANT, WALDRON AND KENT AND THE PENKHERST FAMILY OF MAYFIELD AND BUXTED


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Reference DYK
Covering dates 1314 - 1809
Held by East Sussex Record Office
Extent 18 Series
Conditions of access Open to consultation, unless otherwise stated
Source of acquisition Transferred from the North Riding of Yorkshire County Record Office in December 1951
Creators Dyke family of Frant, East Sussex and Waldron, East Sussex, and Kent; Penkherst family of Mayfield, East Sussex and Buxted, East Sussex

Administrative history:
The Dyke Family
The Dyke family built their fortune on ironfounding in the Sussex Weald. The first prominent member of the family was Thomas Dyke, described variously as of Horsmonden or Pembury, Kent. Several deeds (DYK/602-607) show him buying the hammer forge at Derondale, Frant, and leasing Serenden furnace in Horsmonden and Brenchley, Kent, from the Darells, another famous family of ironfounders. The family had rights in the woodland of the Manor of Frant from 1596 (DYK/17), and in 1656 Thomas Baker of Frant sold the manor to William Dyke 2. With this sale medieval title deeds of the manor dating from 1382 (DYK/1-20) came into possession of the family. The Dykes lived at Newhouse in Frant [1]. Thomas Dyke bought various properties, among them a messuage called Sandhurst in Lamberhurst in 1606; this has a series of medieval title deeds from 1314 to 1490 (DYK/264-296). In 1609 this Thomas Dyke acted as collector for the third subsidy of James I in part of Kent: his subsidy roll is DYK/1043
Thomas Dyke married three times, but the names of his first two wives are unknown [2]. By his first wife he had two sons, Thomas Dyke of Horam, from whom the Horam branch of the family descended, and Robert Dyke of Westwick, Yorkshire. By his second marriage Thomas had three sons, William Dyke 1, Richard Dyke, citizen and grocer of London, and John Dyke 1. Little is known of John Dyke 1 for he does not appear in the printed family pedigrees, but he is included in a settlement made by Thomas Dyke on his sons in 1613 (DYK/981). William Dyke 1 became the head of the Frant branch of the family on his father's death in 1615. He was inducted vicar of Frant in 1603, and in 1604 he married Sarah Newman [3]. Robert Newman of Tudeley, Kent, clerk, who is a party to several deeds with William Dyke may well have been a relative of Sarah Newman
William Dyke 1 did not find ironfounding incompatible with his clerical duties, and he seems to have used the income from his ironworks in buying up lands in the Frant area. He bought various properties including the forge at Benhall in Frant from Whittingham Fogge, son of Richard Fogge, an ironfounder (DYK/43-72) [4]
Another group of lands was brought temporarily into the Dyke family by the marriage of Mary, daughter of William Dyke 1, with Richard Maynard of Rotherfield in 1626 (their marriage settlement is DYK/986). There were several branches of the Maynard family in the Rotherfield District. This Richard Maynard was the second son of Richard Maynard of Copyhold Farm in Rotherfield. He died in 1631, aged 29, leaving considerable property in Rotherfield (DYK/361-399) [5]. He left a son William who died some time after 1637 and before 1650 (see DYK/988, 991), and a daughter Elizabeth. Mary Maynard, Richard's widow, married secondly Samuel Bridge of Great Bursted, Essex, clerk, son of Samuel Bridge, the elder, and they had several children. The later history of the Maynard lands is obscure, but it would appear from DYK/398 and 399 that some of them returned to other members of the Maynard family. The lands, which Mary Maynard purchased as a widow in her own right, remained with the Bridge family according to the settlement of 1650 (DYK/991)
Three of the sons of William Dyke 1, died in their early manhood, Thomas in 1627, John 2 in 1637, and Robert in 1644 [6]. William Dyke 2 was the only surviving son and he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Cooper Penkherst, in 1651; this match provided the link that was later to bring the Penkherst lands to the Dykes. William Dyke 1 died in 1659, and his son William 2 was a justice of the peace in 1657 and 1677 (see DYK/1046, 1047) but few of the family papers touch on his other activities. He evidently carried on the ironfounding business, for in 1668 he entered into a partnership with George Browne, Alexander Courthope and John Browne of Horsmonden, Kent, (DYK/611). However the Dykes lost some of their prosperity during the lifetimes of William Dyke 2, and his son John, but recovered by means of a good match between John Dyke 3 and Judith Levinz. Judith Levinz, daughter of Humphrey Levinz of London, was a member of a rich and prominent family. Baptist Levinz, a party to their marriage settlement (DYK/961) was then White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford and later became Bishop of Sodor and Man. His brother Cresswell Levinz was knighted in 1678 and appointed Attorney General in 1679 [7]. Humphrey, the father, and Cresswell: Levinz assisted John Dyke 3 by buying up many of the mortgages on the lands which he had settled on his wife Judith on their marriage (DYK/961-980). There were three children of the marriage who all died young; Humphrey in 1685, Elizabeth in 1700, and Dorothy Dyke in 1705 (DYK/1031, 1032) [8], so it was the two sisters of John Dyke 3 who became co-heiresses to the estate after his death in 1709. The eldest, Sarah Dyke, married Humphrey Fowle of Rotherfield [9]. The pedigrees given in Berry, County Genealogies...Sussex, 1830, p.196, and in Eeles, Frant, facing p.40, are incorrect in their statement that Elizabeth married Humphrey Fowle. Further proof is provided by legal papers now in the North Riding County Record Office of a case in 1711 between John Hutton and his wife Dorothy, v Humphrey Fowle of Rotherfield, only son of Sarah Fowle, née Dyke, deceased, eldest sister of John Dyke [10]
The younger sister, Dorothy, married John Hutton of Marske, Yorkshire. The Huttons were a distinguished family. Their founder was Matthew Hutton (1529-1606), Archbishop of York. John and Dorothy had a son Matthew, who in his turn became Archbishop of York and was translated to Canterbury a few months before his death
John Dyke 3 died, as mentioned above, in 1709, and in his will, dated 29 May 1708 [11] he left the residue of his personal estate and all his real estate to his daughter Dorothy Hutton. According to the legal papers cited above [11]. Humphrey Fowle tried to contest the will claiming that if it were proved invalid then he should be entitled to half the property. The papers relating to the management by the Huttons of their Kent and Sussex estates are in the North Riding County Record Office, and there are only four Hutton deeds in the collection in the East Sussex Record Office (DYK/598-601). By an Act of 1809 (49 Geo.III, c.164) (DYK/1126), the Hutton lands in Kent and Sussex were to be sold off because, as the Act relates, the estates "lie detached and separate from each other, and are all at a great and inconvenient distance from the family seat of Marske aforesaid". The Manor of Frant and other lands in the parish were sold to John Jeffreys Pratt, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquess Camden in 1810
The Penkherst Family
The Penkherst family were connected with the Dykes by the marriage of William Dyke 2 to Elizabeth, daughter of John Cooper Penkherst in 1651. On the death of Ferdinando Penkherst, the last surviving male of the family in 1708 [13], several of the Penkherst estates including Earls and Bassetts in Wadhurst and Little Trodgers in Mayfield, were devised to Mrs. Dorothy Hutton [14]. This explains the presence of the Penkherst title deeds in the collection
The Penkhersts of Mayfield were an old Sussex yeoman family [15], there was another branch at Lindfield [16]. There is a reference to a John Penkherst in 1461 (DYK/366) and the pedigree can be traced back to John Penkherst of Mayfield, whose will dated 1513 is DYK/1002. The Penkhersts, like the Dykes, were ironfounders and in 1603 Stephen Penkherst 1 owned Freshfield forge in Horsted Keynes and Lindfield. Another Penkherst forge was at Coushopley on the borders of Mayfield and Wadhurst [17]
The principal estates lay in Buxted, Waldron, Mayfield and Wadhurst. Stephen Penkherst 1 who died in 1646, probably bought most of these lands in his lifetime. He married Mary, daughter of John Cooper, and they had a son John Cooper Penkherst and a daughter Elizabeth, who married Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent. John Cooper Penkherst predeceased his father in 1631, leaving a son Stephen as his heir, aged only 2 years and 4 days [18]. Stephen Penkherst 1 must have left his affairs in a bad state, for his young heir was burdened by debt from the moment he came of age. Stephen Penkherst 1 left many generous bequests in his will, including a legacy of £1,000 to his daughter Elizabeth (DYK/844). His daughter Elizabeth Sandford and her husband were to act as guardians to the young Stephen 2. There was ill feeling between Stephen Penkherst 2, his son John, and the Sandfords, to judge by the case in Chancery between them (DYK/847-850) so possibly the latter had made a profit out of their guardianship of Stephen
By the age of 25 Stephen Penkherst 2 was in debt to the tune of £12,493 according to the schedule of his debts attached to an agreement with his creditors (DYK/825). In 1655 his goods and chattels were seized to pay these debts. Another agreement with his creditors (DYK/827) states that his lands were to be sold "and the said Stephen set at liberty, beinge nowe in prison at the suit of one Garrett". Fortunately Stephen married Elizabeth, daughter of the wealthy John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent. The Marshams, among them Ferdinando Marsham who was esquire of the body to Charles II, and Sir Robert Marsham of Bush Hall, Hertfordshire, supported the Penkhersts in their litigation with their creditors, and helped to buy off several mortgages
Stephen Penkherst 2 died in 1657 and his eldest son John died unmarried before 1681. The second son Ferdinando is described as Sir Ferdinando Penkherst in Horsfield, History of Sussex, vol.1, p.366, but the Penkhersts never achieved this honour [19]. For his bequests to Dorothy Hutton on his death in 1708 see above. He left the Manor of Buxted to Humphrey Fowle of Rotherfield [20]

Contents:
The Dyke (Hutton) MSS
This collection is part of the family papers of the Huttons of Marske Hall, Yorkshire, and relates to the Kent and Sussex estates of the family. The major part of the family papers relate to the Yorkshire estates and are deposited in the North Riding County Record Office as the D'Arcy Hutton MSS. Before this deposit, at the request of the owner Mr. J. T. D'Arcy Hutton, Messrs. Christie Manson and Woods had removed the archives from Marske Hall and sold some items of obvious historical interest such as the letters of Archbishop Matthew Hutton, and other Yorkshire material. This explains the disorder in which the collection was returned to Yorkshire
The Dyke (Hutton) MSS have now been sorted into two groups of title deeds and papers concerning the Dyke and Penkherst families. Their estates cover the north part of Sussex and the Kent and Sussex border. The history of both families throws some light on the material in the collection and on how these Southern properties became part of the estates of the Yorkshire family of D'Arcy Hutton
Documents in the Collection
Not all the items in the collection can be sorted into the two family groups. The provenance of the three Court Rolls of the 7th and 8th Barons Bergavenny, 1586-1594, (DYK/1121-1123) is a mystery. The only clue is provided by the endorsement "These Rolls were given me by my Cosin Mr. Henery Shelley of Lwys Novbr the 8th 1671" [21]. The Court Rolls have been put in a separate section at the end of the calendar. Among the documents which deserve special mention are the articles of agreement, 1676 (DYK/613) whereby Prince Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir Thomas Chichely, Master of the Ordnance, granted to John Browne of Horsmonden, Kent, gunfounder, a sole deputation for making "Iron ordnance" and shot according to a special invention, the monopoly of which was granted to Prince Rupert in 1671. There are several interesting deeds (DYK/610-614) in the section on Dyke ironworks and receipts for ordnance (DYK/1079-1083) relating to John Browne. DYK/603, 1573, an indenture between Christopher Darell and Thomas Dyke, gives details of the provision of wood for making iron and of payment made in iron bars. DYK/609, 1653, a lease from William Dyke I to Thomas Foley of London, esq, Alexander Courthope of Horsmonden, Kent, esq, Herbert Springate and Edward Herbert describes the forge at Frant and gives a list of tools [22]
The medieval deeds of Frant manor include DYK/14, 1408, which gives an account of the stock and implements on the farm and some interesting husbandry clauses for this early date. DYK/280, 1378, among the deeds of Sandhurst in Lamberhurst, contains husbandry clauses on thatching and on the manuring of lands. Several of the Mayfield deeds (DYK/706, 720, 727, 728, 735, 736, 738, 746) have some bearing on the history of enclosures in this area; they show that the common of Mayfield manor was being enclosed early in the Seventeenth Century after the sale of the waste lands in 1597 by Sir Henry Neville, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to Thomas Aynscombe, esq [23]
[1] T. W. Horsfield, History of Sussex, vol.1 (1835) p.407
[2] The third wife, who died without issue, was Anne Wood
[3] H. S. Eeles, Frant, a parish history (1947) p.40
[4] E. Straker, Wealden Iron (1931), pp.266-267
[5] C. Pullein, Rotherfield: The Story of some Wealden Manors (1928), p.431
[6] See pedigree opposite p.40 in Eeles, History of Frant
[7] Dictionary of National Biography
[8] Eeles, Frant, pedigree facing p.40 gives the date of Elizabeth's death as 28 March 1700, but there must be an error in the dating
[9] Pullein, Rotherfield, pp.390, 398
[10] North Riding County Record Office, ZAZ.2
[11] North Riding County Record Office, ZAZ.2
[12] East Sussex Record Office, Mayfield parish register, PAR 422/1/1.2 fol.43
[13] East Sussex Record Office, Mayfield parish register, PAR 422/1/1.2 fol.43
[14] Eeles, Frant, p.41
[15] E. M. Bell-Irving, Mayfield: the story of an old Wealden village (1903), p.82
[16] Manuscript notebook 'A' of John Attree in Sussex Archaeological Society Library, Barbican House, Lewes
[17] Straker, Wealden Iron, p.288
[18] Inquisition Post Mortem. Public Record Office, C.470. DYK/46, quoted in Sussex Archaeological Collections, vol.52, p.124
[19] W. A. Shaw, The Knights of England
[20] Horsfield, History of Sussex, vol.1, p.366
[21] W. Berry, Pedigrees of the Families in the County of Sussex (1830), p.65
[22] Printed in Sussex Archaeological Collections, vol.32, p26
[23] E. M. Bell-Irving, Mayfield: the story of an old Wealden village, (1903), p.159
Table of contents
Dyke Property - Frant
Manor of Frant, 1382-1656, DYK/1 - 20
Manor of Derondale, 1437-1675, DYK/21 - 38
Gastock Mead, 1572, DYK/39 - 42
Palmers, Dodherst and Sunningleigh, 1581-1671, DYK/43 - 60
Leopards in Pembury, 1614, DYK/61 - 62
Syninglies, 1606-1626, DYK/63 - 66
Benhall, 1633-1634, DYK/67 - 68
Benhall Pond, 1574-1634, DYK/69 - 72
Freebench, 1576-1702, DYK/73 - 92
Frant Manor: Copies of Court Rolls, 1599-1702, DYK/93 - 106
Hothfield, Sharnefold, Smythcot, Brownegate & Oldfields, Little Reed, 1473-1637, DYK/107 - 115
Brownegate and Oldfields, 1601-1661, DYK/116 - 121
Cornehill, 1535-1627, DYK/122 - 162
Frenchfields and Brestfields, 1522-1624, DYK/163 - 172
Holmes, 1457-1645, DYK/173 - 187
Orgars, 1427-1642, DYK/188 - 196
Orgatts, part of, 1632, DYK/197 - 200
Faulkners, 1574-1633, DYK/201 - 215
Highfield, 1622-1664, DYK/216 - 221
Upper Wood, Ellyes, the Clayes, 1623-1699, DYK/222 - 231
Clayes, 1659-1660, DYK/232 - 236
Marriotts Croft, Breechers Forge, 1589-1668, DYK/237 - 246
Stockland and Goodwynscroft, 1602-1650, DYK/247 - 258
Miscellaneous leases in Frant and Rotherfield, 1659-1675, DYK/259 - 263
Dyke Property - Lamberhurst, Kent
Sandhurst, 1314-1490, 1572-1671, DYK/264 - 309
Dungates and Kyngewodes, 1421-1583, DYK/310 - 323
Lands of John Pawley, 1640-1696, DYK/324 - 327
Whitelands and Mowsell Field, 1662-1673, DYK/328 - 338
Dyke Property - Brenchley & Pembury, Kent
Sinderheld and Chitecroste lands, 1344-1398, DYK/339 - 340
Slower, Gedgis and Spyrches, 1461-1667, DYK/341 - 357
Miscellaneous Pembury deeds, 1550-1669, DYK/358 - 360
Dyke Property - Rotherfield (Maynards Lands)
Falkelegh, 1422-1614, DYK/361 - 365
Falkeleys, 1461-1597, DYK/366 - 370
Clayland, 1439-1576, DYK/371 - 379
Hartes, 1625-1630, DYK/380 - 385
Ferlings of French and Stuttiars, 1621-1628, DYK/386 - 397
Westfield, Perryfield, 1650-1651, DYK/398 - 399
Brickoast Mead, Marleberie Wood in Brenchley & Pembury, 1580-1676, DYK/400 - 414
The Pyke, 1461-1596, DYK/415 - 418
Rotherfield Manor, 1357-1608, DYK/419 - 461
Dyke Property - Wadhurst
Freakland, Courthopp Field, 1561-1641, 1651-1684, DYK/462 - 514
Carters, 1622-1653, DYK/515 - 537
Forgemead, Scalemead, 1640-1692, DYK/538 - 543
Dyke Property - Miscellaneous Kent Lands
Tonbridge, 1448-1682, DYK/544 - 563
Newchurch, 1487-1647, DYK/564 - 581
Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, 1618-1676, DYK/582 - 586
Speldhurst, 1527-1650, DYK/587 - 597
Dyke (Hutton) Property
1720-1777, DYK/598 - 601
1809, DYK/1126
Dyke - Ironworks
Derondale forge, Veredge forge, Chingley furnace, Horsmonden and Brenchley furnaces, Hawkhurst furnace, Bayham forge, Hamsell furnace, 1573-1677, DYK/602 - 614
Penkherst Property - Buxted & Waldron
Manor of Buxted, 1354-1684, DYK/615 - 628
Leppards and Cunnings in Waldron, 1624-1687, DYK/629 - 644
Penkherst Property - Wadhurst & Rotherfield
Bondland in Agotts Yard, 1641-1652, DYK/645 - 648
The Combe, 1501-1598, DYK/649 - 653
Bedfield Hill, 1616-1682, DYK/654 - 662
Miscellaneous Wadhurst lands, 1610-1678, DYK/663 - 676
Land in Rotherfield, 1682, DYK/677
Penkherst Property - Mayfield
Sharenden Manor, 1570-1681, DYK/678 - 686
Frenches, 1497-1642, DYK/687 - 692
Trodgers, 1594-1676, DYK/693 - 695
Sunt, 1608-1651, DYK/696 - 699
Longeham, 1628-1651, DYK/700 - 707
Spode, 1615-1656, DYK/708 - 711
Miscellaneous Mayfield lands, 1599-1613, 1637-1678, DYK/712 - 749
Penkherst Property - Various Parishes
Cotyngs in Lamberhurst, Kent, 1651, DYK/750
Chailey, 1473-1604, DYK/751 - 761
Wartling, Bexhill, and Pevensey, 1651-1653, DYK/762 - 764
Miscellaneous Kent lands, 1429-1655, DYK/765 - 779
Penkherst - Ironworks
Freshfield forge, Coushopley furnace, Brookland forge, 1603-1656, DYK/780 - 784
Penkherst - Sales
Sales, 1653-1678, DYK/785 - 792
Receipts, 1677, DYK/793 - 796
Penkherst: Mortgages & Debts
Debts and proposed sales, 1656-1677, DYK/797 - 810
Mortgages to Cooke, 1652-1681, DYK/811 - 817
Mortgages, 1654-1684, DYK/818 - 835
Trust deeds of the Marsham family, 1684-1696, DYK/836 - 843
Penkherst: Litigation
Sandford v Penkherst, 1642-1683, DYK/844 - 850
Westall v Penkherst, 1650-1662, DYK/851 - 872
Cooke v Penkherst, 1651-1678, DYK/873 - 877
Penkherst v Yarway, 1653-1661, DYK/878 - 881
Morgan v Penkherst, 1656-1677, DYK/882 - 891
Penkherst v Lindsey, 1661, DYK/892 - 896
Penkherst v Cambell, 1661-1678, DYK/897 - 906
Hammond v Pettitt, 1663, DYK/907 - 909
Penkherst v Woodgate, 1676, DYK/910 - 913
Dawson v Penkherst, 1677-1685, DYK/914 - 947
Miscellaneous legal papers, 1654-1662, DYK/948 - 954
Copies of deeds, 1652-?1677, DYK/955 - 960
Dyke (Hutton): Personal & Family
Levinz family trusts and mortgages, 1678-1694, DYK/961 - 980
Dyke family settlements, 1613-1617, DYK/981 - 985
Marriage settlements, 1626-1675, DYK/986 - 1001
Wills, 1513-1705, DYK/1002 - 1032
Dykes as debtors and trustees, 1567-1683, DYK/1033 - 1041
Dyke: public offices, 1609-1677, DYK/1042 - 1047
Miscellanea
Fines, 1594-1695, DYK/1048 - 1058
Dyke bonds, 1605-1638, DYK/1059 - 1063
Penkherst bonds, 1653-1688, DYK/1064 - 1071
Miscellaneous bonds, 1572-1658, DYK/1072 - 1075
Miscellaneous documents, 1526-1608, DYK/1076 - 1078
Receipts for iron, 1677-1680, DYK/1079 - 1083
Miscellaneous receipts, c.1618-1731, DYK/1084 - 1112
List of evidences, 1741, DYK/1113
List of deeds, 1677-1694, DYK/1114 - 1120
Abergavenny Court Rolls, DYK/1121 - 1125



Dyke Property - Frant  [no ref. or date]

Manor of Frant  [no ref.]  1382-1656

Quitclaim  DYK/1  24 Jun 1382

Contents:
Geoffrey Sunnynglegh to son William
Lands, rents and services held by feoffment and grant of Thomas Gryg in the Manor of Frant
Witnesses: John Lambyn, William Scot, Thomas Ryng, Walter Sunnynglegh, Thomas Orgar
Dated: in the feast of the nativity of St. John Baptist, 6 Ric.II
Seal: on tag, red wax, a stag's head with cross between horns

Lease for 7 years at annual rent of 18m. 6s. 8d  DYK/2  15 Apr 1387

Contents:
William Burgeys of Horne, Surrey, to John Bolle
The Manor of Frant and appurtenances
At the end of the term JB is to deliver up the houses except for the two mills and is to leave the hedges and the manor in the same state he received them. JB is not to take anything growing on the lands except for 'housebote, ferbote and haybote'. If the rent is in arrears for more than 15 days JB is to pay 20m. to WB. WB to pay JB 20m. if JB is turned out of the manor before the end of the term
Dated: Monday next before the feast of St. Alphege archbishop, 10 Ric.II
Norman French

Quitclaim  DYK/3  14 May 1387


Related information: See Sussex Record Society, vol.23, p.204, fine between the parties and William Sunnynglegh and his wife Margaret, 19 Ric.II

Contents:
John Potyn, to Nicholas Potyn, William Makenade, Thomas Norbynton, clerk
Lands and rents in Frant, Wadhurst and Mayfield which the parties held by the grant of William Sunnynglegh and his wife Margaret, by fine in the Court of Common Pleas, Easter 10 Ric.II
Dated: Tuesday next before the feast of the Ascension, 10 Ric.II
Seal: on tag, red wax, a bird feeding another

Demise for life [and counterpart]  DYK/4  16 Jul 1391

Contents:
Nicholas Potyn, William Makenade and Thomas Norpyntone, clerk, to William Brenchesle and his wife Joan
All lands, rents and services in Frant, Wadhurst, and Mayfield, acquired from William Sonynglegh and his wife Margaret, by fine in the Court of Common Pleas, Easter 10 Ric.II
Demise from NP, WM, and TN, to WB and JB for the lives of WB and JB
Dated: Sunday next before the feast of St. Mary Magdalen 15 Ric.II
Seals: three on tags, red wax. 1 a classical head; 2 the letter R; 3 a bird feeding another

Counterpart of deed DYK/4  DYK/5  1391

Power of Attorney  DYK/6  16 Jul 1391

Contents:
Nicholas Potyn, William Makenade and Thomas Norpyntone, clerk, to Richard, brother of William Brenchesle
Lands in Frant, Wadhurst and Mayfield
Power of Attorney to RB to deliver lands to WB and his wife JB
Dated: Sunday next before the feast of St. Mary Magdalen 15 Ric.II
Seals: three on tongue, red wax, (as in DYK/4)

Power of Attorney  DYK/7  16 Jul 1391

Contents:
William Brenchesle and his wife Joan, to Vincent Vych
Lands in Frant, Wadhurst and Mayfield
Appoints VV attorney to receive the lands according to indenture made by WB and his wife JB with Nicholas Potyn, William Makenade and Thomas Norpyntone
Dated: Sunday next before the feast of St. Mary Magdalen 15 Ric.II
Seals: two on tongue, green wax. 1 on classical head 2 indistinct

Quitclaim  DYK/8  3 Jun 1398

Contents:
Richard, son of Thomas Grygge of Frant, to William Brenchesle, Nicholas Potyn and Thomas Wallere and their heirs
Lands and tenements formerly held by Robert de Bromfelde in Frant or elsewhere or by Thomas Grygge
Robert de Bromfelde married Joan, daughter of John Isle
Dated: the morrow of the Holy Trinity 21 Ric.II
Seal: on tag, red wax; a bird
Endorsed as enrolled in the first roll of charters and protections in the Bench [Court of Common Pleas], Trinity 22 Ric.II

Final Concord for 100 marks  DYK/9  1398


Related information: See Sussex Record Society, vol.23, p.209

Contents:
Michaelmas 1398
William Brenchesle plaintiff, v Roger Isle defendant
Manor of Frant

Grant  DYK/10  3 Nov 1403

Contents:
William Brenchesle, kt, to William Sunynglegh
7 messuages, 100acres land, 16 acres meadow, 50 acres pasture, 32 acres wood, 14s. 1¼ d. rent and 3 hens and appurtenances in Frant and Pembury, Kent
Refers to limitation on lands held in ward by William Hamon and his wife Osanne, or for the heirs of Osanne, and 7 acres of land to which John Bronn had claim, which are included in the grant. Agreement to levy a fine between WB and WS and his wife MS
Dated: Saturday next the feast of All Saints 9 Hen.IV
Seal: on tag, red wax
Norman French

Quitclaim  DYK/11  22 Feb 1404

Contents:
William Cornhell to William Brenchesle, kt, and his heirs
All his rights in lands and tenements which Geoffrey Sunnynglegh held in Frant
Dated: in the feast of St. Peter 'in cathedra' 5 Hen.IV
Seal: on tag, red wax, the letter M

Grant  DYK/12  18 Aug 1406

Contents:
William Makenade, William Arderne, clerk, John Hall, Robert Suryndenne, Thomas Wallere, John Brok, Richard Huntyngdon and William Champeneys, to Joan, widow of William Brenchesle, kt
5 messuages, 100 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 50 acres of pasture, 32 acres of wood, 10s. 3d. of rent and the rent of 2 hens in Frant; 3s. 10d. and 5 farthings rent, and the rent of 5 hens in Pembury, Kent, which they had of the gift of William Brenchesle, kt, which he had by a fine from William Sunnynglegh and wife Margaret
To be held by JB for the term of her life and afterwards by her son Richard Brenchesle
Seals: Seven, with fragment of an eighth, on tags, red wax; 1 the letter R bound with hay; 2 a bird; 3 the letter M; 4 a crowned letter T; 5 a stringed bugle-horn; 6 a talbot's head erased, with legend Iohn Hall

Grant  DYK/13  18 Aug 1406

Contents:
William Makenade and Thomas Norpynton, clerk, to Richard Brenchesle and his heirs
Rent of 3 messuages, 200 acres land, 4 acres meadow, 100 acres pasture, 100 acres wood and 10d. of rent in Frant, Wadhurst and Mayfield which were held by Joan, wife of William Brenchesle, kt for the term of her life
Recites that lands were granted by William Sunnynglegh to WM and Nicholas and John Potyn, now deceased, and demised to Joan Brenchesle
Seals: two on tags, red wax; 1 the letter R; 2 a bird feeding another

Lease for 7 years at an annual rent of 8 marks  DYK/14  15 Apr 1408

Contents:
Joan, widow of William Brenchesle, kt, to Richard Longelegh, the elder, and Laurence Wylmondesherst
Manor of Frant, with 12 acres of land sown with wheat (cum xij acris terre seriatio cum frumento), 18 acres of land sown with oats (xviij acris terre seriatis cum avena), 2 oxen from stock (ii bobis de stauro) worth 22s., 2 harrows with iron tines (ii herciiscum tyndis ferri) worth 4s., 1 plough with wheels, 1 ploughshare (vomere), 1 coulter [culturo ferri], 4 yokes ringed with iron worth 4s., 1 thirlage bound with iron chains [tolfatt' ligat' cum ferro ligaminis] worth 7d., 1 'byll' of iron, 1 hachett' worth 12d., 1 shaky cart [plaustro debile] with 1 pair of wheels and 1 'courtetogg' worth 2s., 1 'sethcod' bound with iron and chains [cum ferr' auro' et ligaminis] and 1 sieve [crebro] worth 12d. Reserving a house called 'le Culverhous' to Joan with all rents, services and other rights belonging to the manor with right of entry and egress in hall, chambers, kitchens and stables and she is to have right of easement without delay. Richard and Laurence are to thatch the houses with straw except for Le Culverhouse each year for four days at their own expense. To keep and graze 12 capons, 6 sheep and 6 pigs belonging to JB. To fence and hedge. If rent is in arrears by more than 8 days RL and LW to be distrained. RL and LW are not to be allowed anything found growing in woods or on the lands except for 'haybote plogbote' and reasonable firewood [focal']. At the end of the term 12 acres of land then fallow to be sown with wheat at 2 bushels 2 pecks to the acre, 18 acres of land to be sown with oats 4 bushels to the acre and the stock to be handed over or their price to be decided by JB
No witnesses
Seals: two on tag, red wax 1 broken and illegible 2 the letter R

Quitclaim  DYK/15  29 May 1408

Contents:
Thomas Brenchesle of Brenchesle, brother of William Brenchesle, kt, to Joan, widow of William Brenchesle, kt and Thomas Wallere
All his rights in the Manor of Frant and in all other lands in Kent and Sussex which Thomas Wallere, the late William Brenchesle and Nicholas Potyn held by grant of Richard, son of Thomas Gryges
Refers to release dated 3 June 1398
Dated: Tuesday next after the feast of the Ascension 9 Hen.IV
Seal: on tag, red wax, classical head

Quitclaim  DYK/16  25 Jun 1583


Related information: For deeds of Delvidere in Frant, see ESRO. Add. MSS.593-598, and for Derondale in Frant see Dyke (Hutton) MSS.21-38

Contents:
Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent, yeoman, to Thomas Darell of Scotney, esq, brother and heir of Christopher Darell, deceased, of Awood, Surrey, and Grace Darell of London, widow
Wood and underwood in Frant
Recites indenture 29 Sep 1573 [see DYK/603] between TD and Christopher Darell. Excepts lands called Derondale mentioned in the indenture from the quitclaim
Witnesses: Walter Wood, William Pockston, servants of Emanuell Maunsell, scrivener

Lease for 23 years and life  DYK/17  9 Jul 1596

Contents:
John Dyke of London, fishmonger, administrator of the goods of William Cowdrey, late of Penshurst, Kent, gent, to Thomas Waller of Brenchley, Kent
All his right and title to woods and hedges in Manors of Frant and Sunningley or in lands belonging to the same in Frant, Lamberhurst, Pembury and Wadhurst
Lease to TW for 23 years or for life of Elizabeth Fane, widow
Seal: on tag, arms of Waller

Lease for 21 years at annual rent of £7 10s. for £20  DYK/18  18 May 1609

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to John Wallis and George Collinge, citizens and salters of London
Tithe wood of all the woods of the Manors of Fone otherwise Frant and Sonyngley otherwise Sonyngleigh in Frant with right of entry and cartage of the wood. William Dyke to be allowed as much spray wood as is sufficient for 1,000 faggots. Agreement to be void if rent is not paid within 21 days
Witnesses: Hugh Turner, Nicholas Lambe

Conveyance (Bargain & Sale) for £160  DYK/19  8 Apr 1656

Contents:
Thomas Baker of Frant, gent, to William Dyke, the younger, of Frant
Manor of Frant: wasteground and commons called Ley Green and Frant Green; rents, customs and services belonging to the manor. Reserving the manor house called Courtlodge in occupation of Thomas Moone; heath called the Downe (60 acres) on W of highway leading from Frant to Rushlie and land called Scotland on S of highway; messuage in Frant in occupation of Thomas Baker and 89 acres land; messuage in occupation of John Turner; land called the Moores (31 acres); land called Morgans, Dyers and Newriddens (23 acres); all woods reserved to TB. All in Frant
Lands reserved were granted to TB by his brother John Baker, deceased, 1 Mar 1642
Witnesses: Thomas May, Thomas Budgen, Richard May
Seal: armorial (poor impression) enclosed in a leaf

Bond in £300  DYK/20  8 Apr 1656

Contents:
Thomas Baker of Frant, gent, to William Dyke, the younger, of the same, esq
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Waller, Alexander Pocock, Thomas May, Thomas Budgen, Richard May

Manor of Derondale  [no ref.]  1437-1675

Grant  DYK/21  17 Aug 1437

Contents:
Reginald Cobham, Lord of Starborugh [Sterborough], Hugh Halsham kt, Roger Fenys, kt, Edward Gilford, esq, and Thomas Loge of Rye; William Wodham, esq, and his wife Margerie, formerly wife of John Chitecrost, esq, now deceased; John, son of John Chitecrost
(A) Manor of Dernedale and 3 acres of land and wood called Collettes in Lamberhurst, Kent
(B) Manor of Levelisham [in Rye Foreign]
(I) W W to hold (A) for life; (ii) JC (the younger) to hold (B) and reversion of (A) after the death of MW; (iii) in default of heirs of JC reversion of (A) and (B) to Elizabeth, daughter of John Chitecrost, deceased; (iv) reversion of (A) and (B) to RC, HH, RF, EG and TL to dispose of the lands for charitable purposes. RC, HH, RF, EG and TL and John Martyn, justice to the Court of Common Pleas, held the premises (A) by grant and feoffment of John Chitecrost, deceased
Witnesses: John Waller, esq, John Courthope, Robert Lopham, Thomas Tebbe of Derndale, William Fynche, esq, Martin Oxbrugge, William Broughton, John Tomworth, Thomas Thunder
Seals: 1 broken; 2 a lion rampant; 3 broken; 4 a martlet; 5 a merchant's mark

Grant  DYK/22  1 May 1447

Contents:
John Chitecrost, son of John Chitecrost, esq, deceased, to Adam Lenelord and Roger Fenys, kt
Reversion of Manor of Dernedale and 3 acres of land and wood called Collettes in Lamberhurst, Kent
Premises were held by William Woodham, esq, and his wife Margerie, formerly wife of John Chitecrost, esq, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Kyppell, kt, John Passhlewe, kt, Robert Kyppyng, Richard Dowale, George Burre
Seal: on tag, red wax: a bird with a scroll in his beak

Grant  DYK/23  12 Sep 1453

Contents:
Adam Lenelord to John Cheyne, kt, John Chitecrost and his wife Margarete, Bartholomew Bolney, Robert Oxenbrigge and Robert Lenelord
Lands as in DYK/22
To J. Cheyne, JC, MC, BB, RO, RL, and the heirs of JC the younger and his wife Margarete
Witnesses: Thomas, Abbot of Bayham, Ralph Clyff, John Kyppyng, Thomas Tebbe, George Burr

Power of Attorney  DYK/24  10 May 1456

Contents:
John Chayne, kt, John Chidecrost and his wife Margaret, Bartholomew Bolney, Robert Oxenbrigge and Robert Lenelord, to Thomas Tebbe and Robert Kyppyng
Manor of Dernedale in Lamberhurst and Pembury, Kent
J. Chayne, JC the younger, MC, BB, RO, RL appoint TT and RK to deliver seisin of the premises to John Tuttisham, the elder
Seals: two, on tongue, red wax

Grant for 1,000 marks  DYK/25  11 Nov 1457

Contents:
John Tuttesham of West Peckham, Kent, to John Chiddecroft, esq
Messuage, 300 acres land, 700 acres wood in Lamberhurst and Pembury, Kent
JC is to pay JT 1,000 marks by Easter 1458 or the conveyance will not take effect
Witnesses: Thomas Waller, Thomas Burgoyn, Thomas Tebbe, Robert Kypping, John Robyn
Seal: on tag, red wax

Quitclaim  DYK/26  5 Oct 1469

Contents:
Richard Culpepyr, esq, of West Peckham, Kent, Richard Tutsham of West Farley, Kent, gent, Thomas Elys of Lynton, William Hely of 'Bocton Aluff' and Robert Oldmed of Wingham, Kent, to Nicholas Stoperfeld of Hadlow, Kent
Manor of Dernedale in Lamberhurst and Pembury, Kent, which RC and John Oxenden, now deceased, held of the grant and feoffment of John Tutsham, the elder, of West Peckham
Witnesses: Thomas Tebbe, Robert Kyppyng, Walter Potkyn, John Red, John Robyn
Seals: Damaged

Grant  DYK/27  7 Oct 1469

Contents:
Nicholas Stoperfeld of Hadlow, Kent, to John Colpepyr, kt, Richard Ford, the elder, Henry Awger, esq, John Wybarn, esq, John Sampson, John Fane, Richard Pynchon and John a Berton
Manor of Deryndale
NS held the land with Richard Colpepyr, esq, of West Peckham, Kent, John Clerk, Richard Tutsam of West Farley, Kent, Thomas Elys of Linton, Kent, William Hely of 'Bocton Aluff' and Robert Oldmed of Wingham, Kent, and John Oxynden of the same, deceased, of the grant and feoffment of John Tutsam
Witnesses: Henry Stydolf, John Hoggekyn, William Lyndregge, John a Chambyr, Walter Potkyn
Seal: on tag, red wax

Power of Attorney  DYK/28  7 Oct 1469

Contents:
Nicholas Stoperfild of Hadlow, Kent, to Thomas Reyner and John atte Reyd
Lands as in DYK/27
NS appoints TR attorney to deliver seisin of the premises to John Colpepir, kt, Richard Forde, the elder, Henry Auger, esq, John Wybarn, esq, John Sampson, John Fane, Richard Pynchon and John a Berton
Seal

Bond in £40  DYK/29  7 Oct 1469

Contents:
John Tutsham, the elder, of West Peckham, Kent, yeoman, John Bysshop, the elder, of Hadlow, Kent, yeoman, and John Godyng, the elder, of the same, yeoman, to John Wybarn, esq
Manor of Dernedale in Lamberhurst, Kent
Condition that John Clerk, second Baron of the Exchequer, William Hely of 'Bocton Aluff' and Robert Oldmed of Wingham, Kent, are to quitclaim their rights in the premises to JW
Seals: on tongue, red wax

Quitclaim  DYK/30  16 Nov 1469


Related information: See DYK/602-604 for Derondale forge

Contents:
John Tutsham, the elder, of West Peckham, Kent, to John Culpeper, kt, Henry Auger, esq, John Sampson, gent, John A Fane, John a Berton and Richard Pynchon
Lands as in DYK/29
Witnesses: John Gedyng, John Unfrey, Henry Stydulff, Walter Potkyn, John A Red, Richard Borner, John A Chamber
Seal: defaced

Final concord for 760 marks  DYK/31  1578

Top portion torn away

Contents:
Trinity 1578
Thomas Dyke, plaintiff, v Thomas Darell, esq, and his wife Mary, Barnabas Goche, esq, and his wife Mary, Henry Darell, gent, defendants
2 messuages, 2 gardens, 100 acres land, 40 acres meadow, 100 acres pasture, 60 acres wood, 40 acres heath and furze in Lamberhurst, Brenchley and Pembury, Kent
Witnesses: Barnabas Goche, the poet see DNB

Quitclaim  DYK/32  10 Nov 1596

Contents:
Henry Darell of Scotney, esq, to Thomas Dyke, the elder, of Pembury, Kent, esq
Lands called Derondale in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Kent, and Frant, which belonged to HD and his father Thomas Darell, now deceased
Witnesses: John Heaton, William Fenche, Richard Dike
Seal: on tag, red wax - merchant's mark

Avoidance of lease  DYK/33  10 Aug 1640

Contents:
William Dyke to Anne Dyke, his daughter
Great Dorndale wood (100 acres) in Lamberhurst, Kent, and Gulrusse wood (28 acres) in Lamberhurst and Pembury, Kent
Recites lease of 11 Mar 1632 between WD and AD and Thomas Weller of Rotherfield, which contained a proviso that WD could cancel the lease by payment of 5s. to AD. WD cancels the lease
Witnesses: Richard Dyke, William Hendley, William Dyke
Seal

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years) for £1,200  DYK/34  28 Nov 1663

Contents:
William Dyke of Tunbridge, Kent, esq, to Edward Ireland of Whitefriars, London, tailor
2 messuages or mansion houses called Old and New Durndale, outhouses etc., forge place and 274 acres land formerly in occupation of Edward Oxley, then in occupation of Walter Barton, now in occupation of WD in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Kent, and Frant. Abutting E on lane from Kippings Cross to Bayham and demesne lands of the Manor of Bayham, S on other demesne lands of the manor, W on the same and on river from Bayhall to Towlesty, N on lands of Richard Amherst, esq, and lands of Mary Bridge, widow of Samuel Bridge, clerk, and lands of William Roberts, gent
WD is to pay £36 on 30 May 1664 and £1,236 on 1 Dec 1664
Witnesses: Edward Edkins, William Bagnall, John Wood

Defeazance of Recognizance in the nature of a Statute Staple in £2,000  DYK/35  30 Nov 1663

Contents:
Edward Ireland of Whitefriars, London, tailor to William Dyke of Tunbridge, Kent, esq Recognizance to be void if WD keeps the covenants in the mortgage of 28 Nov 1663 DYK/34
Witnesses: George Lynn, John Wood, Richard Morgan

Receipt  DYK/36  11 Dec 1663

Contents:
Richard Morgan to Edward Ireland, tailor
RM acknowledges receipt of £1,200 from EI By the order and to the use of his master, William Dyke, esq
Witnesses: Edward Edkins, John Wood

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years) for £1,250  DYK/37  11 Oct 1675

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Humphry Fowle of Rotherfield, esq
2 messuages or mansion houses of Old and New Durendall otherwise Durndalle and 170 acres land in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Kent, and Frant
WD to pay HF £1,268 on 16 Jan 1676
Witnesses: John Dyke, John Baker
Endorsement: (1). HF acknowledges receipt of £810 from WD; 26 Nov 1677
(2) HF, in consideration of £300 paid by Cresswell Levinz, kt, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, assigns the mortgage to John Mawde, gent; 13 Feb 1684
Witnesses: Horatio Darling, John Mawde

Mortgage (lease for 1,000 years) for £1,250  DYK/38  11 Oct 1675


Related information: See DYK/961-980 for further deeds

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Humphry Fowle of Rotherfield, esq
Two messuages or mansion houses of Old and New Durendall otherwise Durndalle and 170 acres land in occupation of Walter Barton, the elder and younger, in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Kent, and Frant. 1 acre land between the river running from Benehall to Toulsly and the old Floudgate River in Frant
WD to pay HF £1,268 on 16 Jan 1676
Witnesses: John Dyke, John Baker, Thomas Hooper

Gastock Mead  [no ref.]  1572

Lease for 20 years at an annual rent of £6  DYK/39  19 Sep 1572

Contents:
Thomas Darell of East Peckham, Kent, esq, to John Reve of Brenchley, Kent, yeoman
Lands (31 acres) called Gastock mede, the Strake, Ympie field, the three crofts, a piece of waste with the way leading from Gastock mede over the river there and up to an old pit towards Derondale forestall, another piece of land on the other side of the way divided from the river by a 'somer hedge', and a triangle of land between the two pieces of waste, in Pembury and Lamberhurst
Witnesses: Henry Darell, Philip Borser and Richard Johnson
Seal: on tag, red wax; pseudo-heraldic

Power of Attorney  DYK/40  19 Dec 1572

Contents:
Thomas Darell, esq, and his son Henry, to Richard Johnson
2 pieces of land in Pembury and Lamberhurst, Kent, called Gastock meade, 'the strake', Ympie Feld, the three crofts, and a piece of waste with the way leading from Gastock mede over the river there, and up to an old pit towards the forestall of Dornedale; a piece of waste on the other side of the way
TD and HD appoint RJ their attorney to deliver seisin to Edward Wybarne

Bond in £160  DYK/41  18 Dec 1572

Contents:
Thomas Darell of East Peckham, Kent, and his son Henry Darell to John Wybarne of Pembury, Kent gent
TD was indebted to JW for £160 and was bound in bond of £160 to JW. Recites indenture of 20 Sep 1572 whereby TD conveyed an estate [no details] to Edward Wybarne, son of JW in satisfaction of the debt of £120. TD covenants that the rent of £6 shall be paid to Edward Wybarne. TD to perform covenants in the indentures
Witnesses: William Wybarne, William Soberte, Thomas Page
Seals: 1 a swan; 2 pseudo-heraldic

Feoffment for £120  DYK/42  19 Dec 1572

Contents:
1 Thomas Darell, esq, and his son Henry Darell
2 Edmund Wyburn, son of John Wyburn
31 acres of land in Pembury and Lamberhurst, Kent, [as in DYK/39], now part of Dornedale farm. Abutting N on way leading from Pustope and Oxbarne and lands of George Ongley, E and S on lands of Dornedale farm, W on way from Gastock meade to Dornedale forge and on lands of Thomas Barham
Endorsement reciting that payment of certain annuities amounting to £50 was demanded for the feoffment by Mr. Darell as well as an annuity of £100. Note that 'bothe partes of this deed of feoffment were sealed by the Darrells and none of them by me [John Wyburn?] nor by EW.'
Witnesses named without signatures: Wyllyam Wybarne, John Reave, Richard Johnson

Palmers, Dodherst and Sunningleigh  [no ref.]  1581-1671

Final Concord for £200  DYK/43  1581

Contents:
Hilary 1581
Jasper Leeke, esq, and his wife Mary, plaintiffs, v Geoffrey Maye and his wife Joan, defendants
4 Messuages, 1 dovecote, 200acres land, 100 acres meadow, 200 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, 30 acres heath and furze, 100 acres marsh in Pembury, Kent, and Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/43 Hilary 1581  DYK/44  1581

Final Concord for 400 marks  DYK/45  1594

Contents:
Easter 1594
Richard Leche, esq, plaintiff, v Jasper Leeke, esq, and his wife Mary, defendants
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 100 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 80 acres pasture, 60 acres wood in Pembury, Kent, and Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/45 Easter 1594  DYK/46  1594

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £210  DYK/47  16 Oct 1602


Related information: For other Sunningleigh deeds see DYK/63-66

Contents:
John Smythe (only son of Thomas Smyth of New Romney, Kent, jurat), with Richard Fogges of Chilham, Kent, gent, to his brother William Fogges of Chilham, gent
Manor called Palmers, and tenements called Palmers, Dodherste and Suningleigh, and lands etc. (300 acres) in Pepinbureye otherwise Pembury, Kent and Frant, late of Jeffery Maye of Stony Stanton, Leicester, yeoman; which properties JS and RF hold under the will of Richard Leeche, (their uncle), late of Sheffield [in Fletching], deceased
The said JS conveys to said RF a moiety of the above properties
Witnesses: John Packenham, George Colley, George Bolllinge, Edmund Goodwyne

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) (Feoffment) for £10  DYK/48  6 Jun 1605

Contents:
Jeffery May of Sutton Cheney otherwise Cheynell in Bosworth, Leicester, gent, to William Fogges of Grays Inn, Middlesex, gent
Way over field called Long Field being part of lands of Palmers and Dodhurst in Pembury and Frant leading to one iron forge or mill, lately decayed and formerly in occupation of John Sawnders, and now of William Wybarne
Witnesses: Richard Amherst, Richard Maye, Nicholas Turnor

Bond in £20  DYK/49  1605

Contents:
To perform the covenants expressed in a feoffment of even date, 6 Jun 1605
Jeffery May of Sutton Cheney otherwise Cheynell in Bosworth, Leicester, gent, to Richard Fogges of Chilham, Kent, gent
Witnesses: As in preceding deed DYK/48

Quitclaim  DYK/50  8 Jun 1605

Contents:
Jeffery May of Sutton Cheney otherwise Cheynell in Bosworth, Leicester, gent, to Richard Fogges of Chilham, Kent, gent
Right of way as in feoffment of 6 June 1605, (DYK/48)
Witnesses: Richard May, Nicholas Turnor

Quitclaim  DYK/51  16 Aug 1605


Related information: See DYK/69-72, and for will of Richard Fogge, see DYK/1016

Contents:
John Smyth (only son and heir of Thomas Smyth of New Romney, Kent, jurat) to Richard Fogges of Chilham, Kent, gent
Property as in DYK/47; land called Cloutes Field adjoining Rushley Down, and pond or waterley called Benhale Pond, both in Frant
Witnesses: Richard Amherst, Edward Amherst, Nicholas Turnor, John Moore, Richard Page

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £440  DYK/52  22 Jun 1632


Related information: For deeds of Leopards see DYK/61-62

Contents:
Whittingham Fogge of Kingston, Kent, gent, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Manor called Palmers, messuages called Palmers, Dodherst and Sunningleigh and lands (300 acres) in Pembury, Kent, and Frant, and 4 pieces of land and wood called Leopards (10 acres), all abutting S on Raynards Brooke and the highway from there to Tunbridge and on copyhold lands of WF, E and N on lands of John Porter, esq, and lands of the heir of Richard Amherst, W and N on lands of Benjamin Wybourne, esq
Land called Cloutes (4 acres) in Frant, abutting N and W on the highway from Raynards Brooke to Durendale, E on Rusley Downe, S on lands of Thomas Hall
Witnesses: John Dyke, Nycholas Hosmar, William Hugget
Seal

Bond in £2,800  DYK/53  22 Jun 1632

Contents:
Whittingham Fogge of Kingston, Kent, gent, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Dyke, Nicholas Hosmer, William Hogget

Final Concord for £240  DYK/54  1632

Contents:
Michaelmas 1632
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v Whittingham Fogge, gent, and his wife Katherine, defendants
3 messuages, 4 barns, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 150 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 100 acres pasture, 30 acres wood in Pembury, Kent, and Frant

Lease for 14 years at an annual rent of £34  DYK/55  22 Sep 1652

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to William Field of Frant, husbandman
Tenement called Dodherst, with buildings, lands, etc. (11 acres) [no details] in Pembury, Kent, in occupation of William Loofe, except woods at S side of a field called Burnt field, Dodherst Coppice, wood on S side of Redgyefield, and a wood between the two Broomyefields, and all timber
Husbandry clauses
Witnesses: William Dyke, Junior, Richard Dyke, George Hussey

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/55  DYK/56  22 Sep 1652

Agreement to cancel an annuity, for £200  DYK/57  10 Jun 1671

Contents:
George Hussey of St. Andrew, Holborn, Middlesex, gent, and his wife Dorothy, to William Dyke of Frant, esq, (brother of Dorothy)
2 messuages called Palmer and Dodhurst sometime in occupation of William Hogget and William Field and 250 acres land in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent
Recites that by will of William Dyke, the elder, of Frant, clerk, dated 25 Aug 1659, an annuity of £40 out of the premises was bequeathed to his daughter Dorothy. GH now agrees to cancel the annuity for £200
Witnesses: Thomas Selby, Eliza Dyke

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/57  DYK/58  10 Jun 1671

Final Concord  DYK/59  1671

Contents:
Trinity 1671
William Dyke, esq, plaintiff, v George Hussey and his wife Dorothy, defendants £40 annual rent from 2 messuages and 250 acres land in Frant and Pembury

Final Concord  DYK/60  1671


Related information: For further deeds see DYK/961-980

Contents:
Trinity 1671
Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/59

Leopards in Pembury  [no ref.]  1614

Conditional Conveyance  DYK/61  9 May 1614

Contents:
Edward Haule of Pembury, Kent, husbandman, to Richard Fogge of Barham, Kent, gent
Messuage, 10 acres land in Pembury called LeparsLand in occupation of EH, abutting N and E on lands of RF, S on water course adjoining lands of Hugh Muddle, iron master, and Edward Wibourne, esq, W on lands of Margaret Haule, widow, mother of EH
Conveyance to be void if payment of £60 is not made by RF on 1 Nov 1614 in S porch of Bromley Church, Kent; bond (see DYK/62) of 9 May 1614 for £154 also to be void
Witnesses: William Dike, Paul Dane, Edward Turner

Bond in £154  DYK/62  9 May 1614

Contents:
Edward Haule to Richard Fogge as in DYK/61
If RF pays £60 on 1 Nov 1614, he can enter the premises as in DYK/61, be released from payment of the dowry of Millicent, now wife of EH, and from the payment of the annual rent charge of 34 acres to Whittingham Fogge (son of RF)
Witnesses: As in DYK/61

Syninglies  [no ref.]  1606-1626

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £6  DYK/63  14 Nov 1606

Contents:
Edward Kent of Withyham, yeoman, and John Richards otherwise Gryffyn of East Grinstead, husbandman, to Walter Woodgate of Chedingstone, Kent, yeoman
Part of meadow called Syninglies (1 acre) in Frant, abutting W on highway from Kyppingscross to Frant, N and E on lands of William May called Oregates, and S on Ladies mead
Witnesses: Edmund Horne, William Wennier
The mark with which Edward Kent executes the deed is the same as the device on his seal
Decorated initial letter

Bond in £16  DYK/64  22 Jun 1610

Contents:
Walter Woodgate of Chiddingstone, Kent, yeoman, and his brother Thomas Woodgate of Penshurst, Kent, yeoman, to Hugh Modle of Frant, yeoman
By deed of even date WW and TW have conveyed to HM land called Syninglies (1 acre) in Frant. WW and TW agree to assure the premises to HM
Witnesses: Nicholas Hooper, the elder, John Hooper, notary public for HM
Seals: 1 letters 'WW'; 2 eagle displayed

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £14  DYK/65  27 May 1626

Contents:
John Muddle of Buxted, yeoman (son of Hugh Muddle of Frant, yeoman, deceased), to John Maye of Frant, yeoman
Part of Syninglies [as in DYK/63]
Witnesses: William Dyke, James Diker, John Davies, John Horne

Bond in £28  DYK/66  1626

Contents:
To deliver title deeds and to levy a fine, 27 May 1626
John Muddle to John Maye as in DYK/65
Witnesses: William Dyke, James Diker, John Davies

Benhall  [no ref.]  1633-1634

Receipt for £177  DYK/67  1 Mar 1633

Contents:
Whittingham Fogges to William Dyke of Frant
'In part payment for all my coppyhold Lands in Frant'
Witness: William Henilley

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £15  DYK/68  2 Jun 1634


Related information: For deeds of copyhold lands, see DYK/94, 96, 99

Contents:
Henry Compton, of Brambletye, kt, and Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
1 barn, 7 acres land, 53 acres wood called Benehale in Frant, abutting W on part of Waterdowne Forest called Hockenberrye, N on lands of Richard, Earl of St Albans, and of Alexander Busse, and of William Walter and Thomas Offley, esq, E and S on a watercourse running from Hockenberrye to Durnedall
Premises were granted to HC and TH by Henry [Nevill], Lord Bergavenny by deed of 6 July 1631. WD is to render 1s 11d to the Manor of Rotherfield yearly
Witnesses: John Dyke, John Lucke, Nycholas Hosner
Seals

Benhall Pond  [no ref.]  1574-1634

Bond in £40  DYK/69  24 Sep 1574

Contents:
Walter Waller, kt, to Richard Leeche, gent
WW to assure in fee simple to RL as much ground as the latter 'maie drowne or doth now drowne by or with a forge ponde called Benhall' in Frant, the 'baie' of the pond being no higher than at present. The premises to be held to the use of RL after the death of Elizabeth Vane [Fane], widow (mother of WW)
Witnesses: John Burre, Richard Manard, John Rootes, Richard Page
Seal: a letter W

Confirmation of Conveyance  DYK/70  30 Sep 1575

Contents:
Walter Waller of Groombridge, Kent, kt, to Richard Leeche of Fletching, gent
Recites purchase by Roger Breecher, late of Frant, deceased, of part of the Court Land of the Manor of Frant of WW's grandfather William Waller, esq, deceased, to make a pond or waterlay now called the forge pond of Benehall, now belonging to RL. Recites bond DYK/69
RL to pay an annual quit-rent of 12d to WW, kt, after the death of his mother Elizabeth Fane, widow
Witnesses: Thomas Susewelle, George Somer, John Rootes

Confirmation  DYK/71  12 Jul 1633

Contents:
William Walter of Saresden, Oxfordshire, esq, and Thomas Offley of London, esq, (lords of the manor of Frant) to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
A waterlay called Benehall Ley or the forge pond of Benehall being part of the demesne land belonging to the said Manor of Frant
Annual rent of 12d
Witnesses: John Vaughan, William Banaster, Thomas Woddell
Seals: armorial

Quitclaim  DYK/72  22 Nov 1634


Related information: See also DYK/224

Contents:
John Baker of Speldhurst, Kent, gent, and Edward Honnywood, citizen and ironmonger of London, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, John Dyke, gent, (son of said WD) and Henry Dyke of London, merchant
Annual rent of 12d for a piece of land (3 acres) in Beanhall Pond in Frant
Witnesses: Nicholas Crabble, Thomas Weller
Seals: Armorial

Freebench  [no ref.]  1576-1702

Quitclaim  DYK/73  30 Jun 1576

Contents:
Agnes Gealle of Rayherst, Kent (daughter of Robert Raynerd late of Frant, deceased), to John Ellys of Frant
Lands (4 acres) called 'Frebenche' in Frant, abutting E and S on the highway leading from Frant Green to Lee Green, and W and N on lands of Walter Waller, kt
Witnesses: Thomas May, Edward Hartnap, Richard Burges

Bond in £12  DYK/74  28 Jun 1576

Contents:
Agnes Gealle of Rayherst, Kent, widow, to John Ellys of Frant, yeoman
AE has granted to JE, by deed of even date, the share of AE in land called Frebenche (4 acres) in Frant. AE quitclaims the land to JE
Witnesses: as in DYK/73

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/75  1 Jul 1586

Contents:
Thomas Gavell of Nutley in Maresfield, husbandman, and his wife Jane (daughter and co-heir of Robert Raynyer, deceased) to John Ellys of Frant, yeoman
Moiety of lands (4½ acres) called Freebench, and the third part of Coocare (5 acres), in Frant, late in occupation of said Robert Raynyer
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Elficke

Final Concord for £40  DYK/76  1586

Contents:
Michaelmas 1586
John Ellys, plaintiff, v Thomas Gavell and his wife Jane, defendants
Moiety of 4½ acres land, and third part of 4½ acres land, 4 acres pasture, 2 acres of field and heath in Frant

Counterpart of previous deed DYK/76: Michaelmas 1586  DYK/77  1586

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £14 10s. 0d  DYK/78  30 Mar 1608

Contents:
William Ellis of Frant, husbandman, and John Ellis of Cranbrook, Kent (son of WE), to Robert Allen of Frant (son of John Allen of Frant, husbandman)
Land called Freebench (4 acres) in Frant, in occupation of the said John Allen, abutting E and S on the highway from Leigh Green to Frant, and N and W on lands of the Manor of Frant
Witnesses: Hugh Muddle, James Munion, Thomas Dike, the younger

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/79  1 May 1608

Contents:
William Ellis of Frant, yeoman, and his son John Ellis of Cranbrook, Kent, and his wife Priscilla, to Robert Allen (son of John Allen of Frant, husbandman)
Land called Freebench (5 acres) in Frant
Witnesses: William Dyke, John Welles

Final Concord  DYK/80  1608

Contents:
Michaelmas 1608
Robert Allen, plaintiff, v William Ellis, John Ellis and his wife Priscilla, defendants
5 Acres land in Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/80: Michaelmas 1608  DYK/81  1608

Quitclaim  DYK/82  1 Apr 1615

Contents:
William Ellis of Frant, husbandman, and John Ellis of Cranbrook, Kent, (son and heir of the said WE), to Robert Allen of Frant, (son of John Allen)
Land called Freebench (4 acres) in Frant
Witnesses: William Dyke, John Weller

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £120  DYK/83  11 Oct 1656

Contents:
William Allen of Sevenoaks, Kent, mercer (son of Robert Allen, deceased), to Thomas Hooke of Frant, turner
Tenement lately built upon land called Freebench, and three pieces of land called Freebench (4 acres), abutting E and S on the highway from Frant Green to Ley Green, and W and N on lands of Thomas Baker, gent, in Frant
The vendor agrees to surrender to the Lord of the Manor of Frant one piece of assart land called Freebench (3 acres) to the use of said Thomas Hooke
Recites lease, 1 Nov 1653, by William Allen to Thomas Everest, of the premises for 11 years at an annual rent of £6
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Steven Putland, Thomas Moone, William Field

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £120  DYK/84  11 Oct 1656

Contents:
William Allen of Sevenoaks, Kent, mercer, to Thomas Hooke of Frant, turner
Property as in DYK/83
Witnesses: As in DYK/83

Bond in £240  DYK/85  11 Oct 1656

Contents:
William Allen of Sevenoaks, Kent, mercer, to Thomas Hooke of Frant, turner
WA is to perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: As in DYK/83

Quitclaim  DYK/86  11 Dec 1656

Contents:
William Allen of Sevenoaks, Kent, mercer, and Jane Wells of Sevenoaks, widow, (mother of WA and widow of Robert Allen), to Thomas Hooke of Frant, turner
Tenement, 4 acres land called Freebench, and 3 acres of assart land called Freebench, all in Frant
Witnesses: John Annyon, Sarah Wilcock

Mortgage for £40  DYK/87  29 Apr 1684

Contents:
John Hooke of Warbleton, cordwainer, to Thomas Baldocke of Frant, husbandman
Recites the will of Thomas Hooke of Frant (father of JH), 11 June 1667 [see DYK/1025]
Tenement built upon lands called Freebench wherein the said John Hooke formerly dwelt, and 4 acres land called Freebench, and 3 acres of assart land all in occupation of Francis Johnson
Witnesses: Thomas Jeffery, Robert Field, Richard Taylar

Bond in £80  DYK/88  29 April 1684

Contents:
John Hooke of Warbleton, cordwainer, to Thomas Baldocke of Frant, husbandman
To perform covenants in indenture of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Jefferay, Robert Field, Richard Taylar

Assignment of mortgage for £48  DYK/89  10 May 1690

Contents:
Thomas Baldocke of Frant, yeoman, to John Walker of Warbleton, clothworker, and Robert Ads of Ticehurst, pailmaker
Recites DYK/87
Witnesses: Thomas Clarke, Rachael Dives, Richard Taylar

Agreement as to survivorship  DYK/90  7 Jun 1690

Contents:
Robert Ads of Ticehurst, pailmaker, to John Walker of Warbleton, clothworker
Recites DYK/87, 89
Witnesses: Richard Taylar, Richard Levis

Assignment of Mortgage for £48 5s. 0d  DYK/91  21 May 1702

Contents:
Robert Adds of Heathfield, pailmaker, Amos Norden of Waldron, husbandman, and his wife Mary (daughter of John Walker, late of Warbleton, clothworker, deceased), Elizabeth Walker (widow of JW), to John Dyke of Frant, esq, and George Courthope of Ticehurst, esq
Recites DYK/86, 87, and 89
Witnesses: John Turnner, Gregory Odiarne, T. Shorte

Covenant to Levy a Fine for £72  DYK/92  21 Apr 1702


Related information: See DYK/93-106

Contents:
(a) Robert Adds of Heathfield, pailmaker, and his wife Margaret, Elizabeth Walker of Warbleton, widow, Mary Hooke of Warbleton (widow of John Hooke), Amos Norden of Waldron, husbandman, and his wife Mary, Nathaniel Lulham of Gravesend, Kent butcher, and his wife Elizabeth, Thomas Austen of Burwash, tallow-chandler, and his wife Frances; (b) John Dyke of Frant, esq, Henry Woodgate of Goudhurst, gent, and William Payne of Ticehurst, brickworker; (c) Thomas Short of Wadhurst, gent
1 Tenement on land called Freebench, 4 acres land called Freebench abutting E on highway from Frant Green to Leigh Green, and W and N on lands of Thomas Baker, in Frant
2 Two pieces of arable land called Bells (5 acres) at Greengore in Westham, in occupation of John Stevens, abutting E on highway from Hankham to Langney, S on Greengore Common, W on highway from Hailsham to Bourne, and N on lands called Peacocks
3 Quarter of one acre of meadow in Ticehurst abutting N on highway from Shovergreen to Ticehurst, W on a piece of ground where there is a brick kiln, S on lands of TA, with right of way through a gate called Forestallgate
To the uses of John Dyke in respect of 1; Henry Woodgate in respect of 2; William Payne in respect of 3
Recites DYK/87
Witnesses: John Turnner, Gregory Odiarne, John Walker, Benjamin Austen, Christopher Fullagar, C. Spiller

Frant Manor: Copies of Court Rolls  [no ref.]  1599-1702

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/93  10 Mar 1599

Contents:
Surrender and admission; John Polly to Edward Polly, his son and heir
3 acres of land called Freebench in Frant; rent 14d
Witness: R. Amherst, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield cum Eridge  DYK/94  15 Jan 1601


Related information: See also DYK/67, 68

Contents:
Surrender; Richard Fogge, gent, and John Smyth
53 acres of woodland called Benehale in Frant
Surrendered to Alexander Rayner, who surrendered one moiety to Richard Fogge and the other to John Smyth. Note at end, that John Smyth paid one bullock price 12s. as heriot on the death of his father, Thomas Smyth
Witness: J. Aynscombe, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/95  30 May 1616

Contents:
Admission; John Polley, son of late Edward Polley
Piece of assarted land (3 acres) called Freebench in Frant, rent 14d
John Polley, aged 10 years, is represented by his grandmother Mary, wife of Robert Barham, and is admitted to the land
Witness: R. Amherst

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/96  2 Jul 1630

Contents:
Admission; Whittingham Fogges, gent, eldest son and heir of late Richard Fogges
1 barn, 2 pieces of land (7 acres), and 53 acres woodland called Benehale in Frant
Witness: Thomas Houghton, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/97  14 Sep 1630

Contents:
Admission; Whittingham Fogges, gent
1 messuage, 1 iron mill called in English a forge; assarted land called Turner's land, 8 acres, in Frant, rent 8d.; assarted land at Melhill near Sonningly in Frant, 6 acres, rent 5d.; heriot rendered at death of Richard Fogges, gent, 50s
WF was admitted to the premises
Steward: Richard Amherst, serjeant at law
Witness: Edward Raynes

Counterpart of preceding document  DYK/98  14 Sep 1630

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/99  16 Apr 1633

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Whittingham Fogge, gent To William Dike
Property as in DYK/96
Recites that WF surrendered his lands to Thomas Houghton, steward, 28 Feb 1633
Witness: Thomas Houghton, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/100  18 May 1633


Related information: See DYK/609 for lease of these premises

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Whittingham Fogge, gent To William Dyke
1 messuage, 1 forge, assarted land next to the said messuage called Turner's land (8 acres) in Frant, rent 8d.; assarted land (6 acres) in Melhill near Sonynglye in Frant, rent 5d. 4
WF delivered up lands to Edward Baker
Lords: William Walter and Thomas Offley, esqrs
Steward: William Bannister

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/101  30 Jul 1639

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Walter Hall; William Dyke, clerk, William Carpenter and John Gyles, tenants; Thomas May
A piece of assarted land called Wellane (2½ acres) in Frant
By will of WH land was surrendered to WD, WC and JG, to be sold by WD and Robert Ware to pay off his debts. Land was sold for £40 to TM, who is now admitted as customary tenant
Witness: Thomas Weller, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/102  15 May 1641

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Andrew Skynner to Thomas May
1 messuage called Catte, 1 barn, 1 garden, 1 orchard (1/4 acre) in Frant
Witness: Thomas Weller, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/103  14 Jun 1650

Contents:
Admission; William Allen, son and heir of Robert Allen
3 acres of land called Freebench in Frant
Witness: Thomas Weller, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/104  14 Feb 1657

Contents:
Surrender and admission; William Allen to Thomas Hooke
3 acres assarted land called Freebench otherwise Pollies in Frant
Surrender by WA and admission of TH
Lord: William Dyke, esq
Witness: Thomas Weller, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/105  18 Oct 1671

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Joan Holmer, widow, to Margaret Gallet, her niece
1 cottage, 1 stable and 1 garden in Frant
JH is to hold land for term of her natural life and to MG after the death of JH
Lord: William Dyke, esq
Witness: Thomas Martin, steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Frant  DYK/106  28 May 1702

Contents:
Surrender and admission; Elizabeth Walker, widow of John Walker, and sister of late John Hooke, one of the customary tenants, to Robert Ads and his wife Margaret
3 acres assarted land called Freebench in Frant
EW surrenders the land, and for £40 paid to John Dyke, Lord of the Manor, RA and MA are admitted to the land
Lord: John Dyke, esq
Witness: Richard Taylor, gent

Hothfield, Sharnefold, Smythcot, Brownegate and Oldfields, Little Reed  [no ref.]  1473-1637

Grant for 7 marks  DYK/107  1473

Contents:
10 Nov 1473 (copy c.1650)
John Catte, the elder, to William Crowerst
Four pieces of land called Hothfield, Gretefield, Litilrede, and four groves called 'le Mede' in Frant
Witnesses: Richard Tourte, William Aps, John Bodle, Robert Hodgelet, Laurence Grangeman

Grant  DYK/108  16 May 1611


Related information: For Smythcott see DYK/159-162
For Brownegate and Oldfields see DYK/116-121

Contents:
John Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, Richard Crowherst of Beneden, Kent, husbandman (son of JC), and his wife Amy, to Edward Crowhurst (son of JC)
Messuage, 2 barns, garden, orchard and lands called Sharnefold (100 acres); messuage, barn, orchard and lands called Smythcott (30 acres); lands called Brownegate and Oldfields (20 acres); all in Frant
Witnesses: Richard Cheeseman, William Dyke

Deed to Suffer a Recovery  DYK/109  31 May 1611

Contents:
John Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, and Richard Crowherst of Beneden, Kent, husbandman (son of JC), and his wife Amy, to Edward Crowhurst (son of JC) and Richard Button of Mayfield
Property as in preceding deed DVK/108
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Porter, John Slinscombe

Deed to Suffer a Recovery (contemporary copy)  DYK/110  25 Jan 1636

Contents:
Edward Crowhurst of Frant, yeoman, to George Tokefield of Wadhurst, gent
Messuage called Sharnold, 4 acres meadow before the gate of the house, 6 acres meadow adjoining the barn and abutting W on Frant Green, lands called Homefield, Hoathfield, the Great Meadow otherwise the Great Field, Little Reedes, Long Reedes, the Little Meadow, croft at the end of the lane leading to Wadhurst, the Smallhurst alias Smallrishe alias Smaldrige (in all 50 acres), all in Frant in the occupation of EC
Witnesses: William Fowle, Thomas Houghton, John Barham, the younger

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £70 6s. 0d  DYK/111  14 Jan 1637

Contents:
Edward Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Little Reede (5 acres), and wood (5¾ acres) being part of Long Reed, both in occupation of EC, abutting E and S on the demesne lands of the Manor of Frant, W on lands of EC, and N on lands of WD called Brestfield, and of Frances Maynard, widow
Witnesses: Thomas Dyke, John Gyles, Nicholas Hosmar

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £70 6s. 0d  DYK/112  14 Jan 1637

Contents:
Edward Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land as in preceding deed DYK/11
Witnesses: John Gyles, Edward Moore, Nicholas Hosmar

Bond in £140  DYK/113  14 Jan 1637

Contents:
Edward Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/114  20 Oct 1637

Contents:
William Johnson of Tonbridge, Kent, gent; William Dyke of Frant, clerk; Edward Crowhurst, yeoman, and his wife Mary, of Frant
Recites indenture, 16 Oct 1637, by Edward Crowhurst and his wife Mary, and John Barham of Shoesmiths in Wadhurst, gent, to WJ
Tenement called Sharnold otherwise Sharnefold in occupation of EC, half the forestall adjoining the messuage on Frant Green, and lands as in DYK/110
Recites indenture 14 Jan 1637 (DYK/112)
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Thomas Saunders, John Barham, John Gyles, Christopher Curthop', Robert Johnsone, William Adkinds

Final Concord  DYK/115  1637

Contents:
Michaelmas 1637
William Johnson, gent, and William Dyke, clerk, plaintiffs, v Edward Crowhurst and his wife Mary
Messuage, barn, garden, orchard, 30 acres land, 8 acres meadow, 25 acres pasture, and 17 acres wood in Frant

Brownegate and Oldfields  [no ref.]  1601-1661

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/116  5 Nov 1601


Related information: See also DYK/108,109

Contents:
John Crowherst of Frant, yeoman, to his son Richard Crowherst and his wife Anne
Lands called Browngate and Oldefeyldes (20 acres) in Frant, in occupation of Alexander Raynarde
To RC and his heirs male, in default of which to William Crowherst and his heirs
Witnesses: Alexander Raynarde, Richard Peeke, James Boxer, notary public

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/117  14 Nov 1611

Contents:
Richard Crowherst of Tenterden, Kent, husbandman, and Edward Crowherst of Frant, husbandman, to Hugh Turner of Frant, husbandman
Lands as in DYK/116, abutting E on lands of William Carpenter and a lane leading to the messuage of William Fowle, gent, W on the King's highway from Mayfield to Frant, and on lands of the heirs of Richard Tourt, and lands of William Randall, N on lands of William Carpenter, and lands of the heirs of Richard Tourt, S on lands of William Randall
Witnesses: George Hosmer, John Pococke, Henry Lathar, William Dike
Seals

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £100  DYK/118  25 Mar 1622

Contents:
Hugh Turner of Frant, husbandman, to John Wellar of Rotherfield, tanner
Lands as in DYK/116
Witnesses: Thomas Keyley of Rotherfield, George Humfrey, John Hooper

Bond in £200  DYK/119  25 Mar 1622

Contents:
Hugh Turner of Frant, husbandman, to John Wellar of Rotherfield, tanner
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Keyley, George Humfrey, John Hooper, the elder

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/120  8 Oct 1622

Contents:
John Weller of Rotherfield, tanner, to Thomas Cayley and John Cheseman of Rotherfield, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/116
To be held by TC and JC to the uses (1) of JW and his wife Katherine for life; (2) of their heirs; (3) of the right heirs of JW
Witnesses: John Hosmer, the elder, William Hosmer

Lease for 10 years at an annual rent of £9 16s  DYK/121  29 Jun 1661

Contents:
John Weller of Tonbridge, Kent, husbandman, to John Whatle of Frant, husbandman
Lands as in DYK/116
Timber rights reserved. Weller is to set up a stall on S side of the barn before 25 Aug 1661 or else pay £10 to Whatle. Husbandry clauses. [? Copy. 3 membranes - the third is torn]

Cornehill  [no ref.]  1535-1627

Grant  DYK/122  12 Aug 1535

Contents:
John Grangeman of Frant (son and heir of Laurence Grangeman, late of Frant, deceased), to Robert Pocokke, Thomas Waghorne, Richard Mey and William Mey of Risheley
Lands and tenement called Cornehills (80 acres) in Frant, late of Laurence Grangeman
To be held by the grantees to the use of the grantor
No witnesses

Bond in £160  DYK/123  20 Mar 1579

Contents:
William Benge of Wadhurst, yeoman, eldest son and next heir of Katherine Benge, deceased, to Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, and Henry Ballard of Lamberhurst, husbandman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Robert Paris, vicar, John Barham, Gregory Aynscombe
Seal: 'RB'

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/124  28 May 1579

Contents:
Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, and Henry Ballard of Lamberhurst, husbandman, to Richard Ballard of Lamberhurst, yeoman, and Robert Busse of Wadhurst, husbandman
Moiety of one tenement and lands (80 acres) called Cornhills in Frant, which RB and HB lately bought of William Benge, and abutting S on lands called Knoll, W on lands called Morgyves, W and N on lands called Parlements and Cleyes Wood, N on the highway leading from Frant Green to Beygham, N and E on lands called Highfields, E on lands of William Carpenter called Homsbye
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Stephen Porter, Edward Lucke

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/125  28 May 1579

Contents:
Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/124
Witnesses: as in preceding deed DYK/124

Final Concord  DYK/126  Trinity 1579

Contents:
Richard Ballard and Robert Busse, plaintiffs, v William Benge, Richard Busse and Henry Ballard, defendants
Moiety of one messuage, barn, garden, 2 orchards, 65 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 20 acres pasture and 25 acres wood, in Frant

Articles of Agreement  DYK/127  21 Feb 1594

Contents:
Recites (1) purchase of a moiety of a messuage and lands called Cornehilles by Richard Busse of Frant and Henry Ballard of Wadhurst, yeoman, from William Benge; (2) that the other moiety (3½ acres) is copyhold and freebench, and has now come to Margaret, the wife of RB, and Mary, wife of HB as daughters and heirs of Alice, wife of Richard Adown, deceased
It is agreed, inter alia, (1) that RB and MB shall have the dwelling house and lands at the W side of a lane leading from Frant Green to the house, and all the lands on the W and SW sides [field names and boundaries given in full]; (2) that HB and MB shall have access to a well called the Stonerock Well, and have liberty to take away a house called the New House; (3) that HB and MB shall have the barns, stables, stall, millhouse, and lands lying on the E side of the lane above mentioned, and all the lands on the E and NE sides, the New House, and the copyhold land called the Freebench; (4) that maintenance offences and quitrents shall be divided
Witnesses: William Carpenter, the elder, Walter Hall, Thomas Ballard

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £150  DYK/128  3 Mar 1594

Contents:
Henry Ballard of Wadhurst, yeoman, and his wife Mary, to John Powly otherwise Polly of Frant, yeoman
Recites (1) that HB and MB, and Richard Busse of Frant, yeoman, and his wife Margaret are seized in the right of Margaret and Mary (as daughters and co-heirs of Alice, first wife of Thomas Tourt, late of Frant, yeoman, and secondly wife of Richard Adown of Frant, yeoman, and a daughter of John Grangeman, late of Frant) of a moiety of tenement and lands (80 acres) called Cornehills; the other moiety was purchased from William Benge of Wadhurst, yeoman, (son and heir of Katherine, daughter of John Grangeman). (2) division of the estate (see DYK/127). Sale by HB and MB
A moiety of the estate and those barns, stables, stall and millhouse, and lands to the E and NE as specified in the Articles of Agreement (see DYK/127), and copyhold land called Freebench, and a house called the 'Newe House'
Witnesses: R. Amherst, John Egles, Thomas Jones

Final Concord  DYK/129  1594

Contents:
Easter 1594
John Powly otherwise Polly, plaintiff, v Henry Ballard and his wife Mary, defendants
2 barns, 24 acres land, 3 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture and 6 acres wood, and a moiety of 1 messuage, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 70 acres land, 6 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture and 16 acres wood in Frant

Final Concord  DYK/130  1594

Contents:
Easter 1594
Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/129

Final Concord for £41  DYK/131  1612

Contents:
Hilary 1612
Henry Busse, plaintiff, v Margaret Busse, widow, defendant
1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 33 acres land, 5 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture, 5 acres wood in Frant

Deed to declare the Uses of a Fine  DYK/132  10 Mar 1612

Contents:
Margaret Busse of Frant, (widow of Richard Busse, deceased), to Henry Busse, (her son), of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman
Land (6 acres) called Reedings in Frant, messuage, barn, garden, two orchards and land called Cornehills (50 acres) all in Frant, in occupation of MB
One moiety of Reedings to use of MB for life with remainder to HB; the other moiety and one moiety of the premises called Cornehills, which MB had from her mother, to her use forever; the other moiety of Cornehills which HB had under the will of his father RB, to MB for life, with remainder to HB
Witnesses: William Fowle, Thomas Dike, the younger, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/132  DYK/133  10 Mar 1612

Contents:
Witnesses: as in preceding deed DYK/132

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £25  DYK/134  9 Jun 1612

Contents:
Margaret Busse of Frant, widow, to Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman
Moiety of a messuage, barn, garden, two orchards, and lands called Cornehills (50 acres) in Frant, in occupation of MB
To the use of MB for life with remainder to RB
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus, Thomas Dike, the younger

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/135  DYK/135  9 Jun 1612

Contents:
Witnesses: as in preceding deed DYK/135

Deed of Agreement  DYK/136  10 Jun 1612

Contents:
Margaret Busse of Frant, (widow of Richard Busse of Frant, yeoman, deceased); Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman: Henry Busse of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman
Refers to controversies about payment of legacies under the will of RB, deceased; MB agrees to pay all such legacies as ought to be paid by HB, and to maintain messuage, barns and other buildings called Cornehills
If MB dies within two years, then RB and HB will pay £15 to the beneficiaries under the will of their father; if MB were to die within three years to pay £5. Licence to MB to fell timber except such trees as shall be marked by William Dyke, minister, of Frant, and reserved for repairing the house and buildings called Cornehills
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus, Thomas Dike, the younger

Lease for 21 years after the death of lessee at a peppercorn rent  DYK/137  10 Jun 1612

Contents:
Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, to Margaret Busse of Frant, widow(mother of RB)
Moiety of a messuage, barn, garden, two orchards and lands called Cornehills (50 acres) in Frant, in occupation of MB
Conditional upon the said Richard Busse paying £10 to the heirs of MB within one year after her death, and a further £15 within two years
Witnesses: William Fowle, Thomas Dike, the younger, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/137  DYK/138  10 Jun 1612

Contents:
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus

Lease for 21 years after the death of lessee at a peppercorn rent  DYK/139  10 Jun 1612

Contents:
Henry Busse of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman, to Margaret Busse of Frant, widow(mother of HB
Moiety of a messuage, barn, garden, two orchards and lands called Cornehills (50 acres) in Frant, in occupation of MB
Conditional upon the said Henry Busse paying £10 to the heirs of MB within one year after her death, and a further £10 within two years
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale. Enrolled) for £45  DYK/140  14 Jan 1613

Contents:
Henry Busse of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman, to George Brooker of Spelhurst, Kent, shearman, and his wife Mary
Lands called Reedings (3 acres); moiety of a tenement called Cornehill, a barn, garden, close and 9 pieces of land called the Bromiefield, Sandyfield, Tayntfield, Culverscroft, Stonerockfield, Hyllycroft, Longstrake, Neworchardcroft, Coppyswood, and 2 woodcrofts (in all 50 acres), all in Frant, in occupation of Margaret Busse (mother of HB)
Witnesses: John Enge, Henry Chesman, Peter Turner, William Amherst
Decorated initial letter

Bond in £120  DYK/141  1613

Contents:
To perform covenants expressed in a conveyance of even date, 14 Jan 1613
Henry Busse of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman, to George Brooker of Spelhurst, Kent, shearman, and his wife Mary
Lands as in preceding deed
Recites lease, dated 10 June 1612 to Margaret Busse see DYK/139
Elinor, wife of HB, vouched to warranty
Witnesses: as in preceding deed DYK/140

Quitclaim  DYK/142  10 Jun 1612

Contents:
Henry Busse of Lamberhurst, Kent, husbandman, to Margaret Busse of Frant, widow(mother of HB) and Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman (brother of HB)
Moiety of messuage and lands called Cornehill in Frant which RB holds by the grant of MB
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Dike, Richard Wellar, Thomas Bus, Thomas Dike, the younger

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £45  DYK/143  9 Mar 1614

Contents:
Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, to Thomas Busse of Pepingbury, Kent, clothier
Recites indenture 9 June 1612
Moiety of tenement and lands called Cornehills, Culverscroft, Readings and others [not named] (50 acres) in Frant
Witnesses: Robert Baker, John Lamberte, Nicholas Hilder, John Hooper, notary public
Decorated initial letter

Bond in £120  DYK/144  1615

Contents:
To perform covenants expressed in a conveyance of even date, 4 Apr 1615
George Brooker of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman, to William Dike, clerk, Rector of Frant
Moiety of tenement and lands called Cornehyll, and of lands called Reedings, Broomefield, Sandyfield, Tayntfield, Culverscroft, Stonerocks Field, Hylly Croft, Longstrake, New Orchard Croft, Coppyswood, and two woodcrofts (in all 56 acres), all in Frant
Witnesses: Thomas Finch, Michael Hartridge, John Hooper

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/145  1 Jul 1615

Contents:
George Brooker of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Mary, to William Dyke, of Frant, clerk
Lands, etc., as in DYK/144
Recites conveyance dated 4 April 1615
Witnesses: Margaret Pullinger, Robert Benge

Final Concord  DYK/146  1615

Contents:
Michaelmas 1615
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v George Brooker and his wife Mary, defendants
Moiety of 1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 33 acres land, 5 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture and 5 acres wood in Frant

As in preceding deed DYK/146  DYK/147  1615

Contents:
Michaelmas 1615

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £58  DYK/148  4 Jul 1615

Contents:
Thomas Busse of Pepingbury otherwise Pembury, Kent, clothier, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Moiety of tenement and lands of Cornehyll, and of other lands as in DYK/144, which Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, sold to Thomas Busse by deed dated 9 March 1614
Recites lease, 10 June 1612 DYK/137
Witnesses: William Vivian, John Gallett, Peter Crowhurst
Decorative initial letter

Confirmatory grant  DYK/149  4 Jul 1615

Contents:
Thomas Busse of Pepingbury otherwise Pembury, Kent, clothier, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Lands, etc., as in preceding deed DYK/148
Witnesses: as in preceding deed

Bond in £100  DYK/150  4 Jul 1615

Contents:
Thomas Busse of Pembury, Kent, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: William Vivian, John Gallett, Peter Crowhurst

Quitclaim  DYK/151  Sep 1620

Contents:
Richard Buss of Frant and Alexander Buss of Pembury, Kent, husbandmen, (administrators of Margaret Buss), to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Recites lease 10 June 1612 (DYK/137) by Henry Buss of Lamberhurst to Margaret Buss of Frant, widow, and acknowledges receipt of £20 payable under the terms of that lease
Witnesses: George Brooker, William Thomas, Richard Cheseman

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £150  DYK/152  17 May 1625

Contents:
John Polly of Frant, butcher, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Moiety of a tenement, barn, lands, etc., (40 acres) called Cornehill, in Frant, in occupation of WD, abutting E and W on lands of WD, N on the highway leading from Frant to Lamberhurst, and S on lands now or late of Dame Anne Bromley
Provision for life interest of Joan, mother of JP, in the premises
Witnesses: George Brooker, John Holland, John Bridgen

Bond in £300  DYK/153  1625

Contents:
To fulfil the covenants expressed in a conveyance of even date; 17 May 1625 John Polly of Frant, butcher, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Property as in preceding deed DYK/152
Witnesses: As in preceding deed DYK/152

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £45  DYK/154  5 Jul 1625

Contents:
Richard Busse of Frant, husbandman, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Recites indenture 9 March 1614, 9 June 1612 (DYK/134)
Moiety of lands, etc. as in DYK/144, in Frant, in occupation of WD
Witnesses: John Wood, Robert Kippinge, Samuel Wood, Thomas Dyke
Decorative heading

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £100  DYK/155  20 Sep 1627

Contents:
John Polly of Brenchley, Kent, tailor (son of Edward Polly, late of Brenchley, butcher, deceased), to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Moiety of tenement, barn, lands, etc. (40 acres), called Cornehill, in Frant, in occupation of WD
Witnesses: Thomas Dyke, Thomas Weller, James Pearson, Abednigo Breade, Robert Scott

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/156  20 Sep 1627

Contents:
John Polly of Brenchley, Kent, tailor (son of Edward Polly, late of Brenchley, butcher, deceased), to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Lands, etc. as in preceding deed DYK/155
Witnesses: As in preceding deed DYK/155

Bond in £200  DYK/157  20 Sep 1627

Contents:
John Polly of Brenchley, Kent, tailor (son of Edward Polly, of the same, butcher, deceased), to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Dyke, Thomas Weller, James Pearson
Seal: a bird

Quitclaim  DYK/158  21 Sep 1627

Contents:
John Polly of Brenchley, Kent, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk Lands, etc. as in DYK/156
Witnesses: As in DYK/156

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/159  5 Oct 1627


Related information: For Smyth Catte see DYK/108, 109. For Frenchfields see DYK/163-172

Contents:
William Crowherst of Wadhurst, butcher, and John Polly of Brenchley, Kent, tailor (son of Edward Polly, late of Brenchley, butcher, deceased), and his wife Margaret, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
(1) Tenement called Smyth Catte and 31 acres of land in occupation of John Saxbie
(2) Tenement called Cornehill and 40 acres of land, in occupation of WD; (3) lands called Frenchfield and Brestfield (23 acres) in occupation of WD; all in Frant
(2) And (3) to the use of WD, and (1) to his use until WC has paid £48 on 6 October 1630
Witnesses: John Baker, Stephen Baker, Thomas Weller

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/160  5 Oct 1627

Contents:
William Crowherst of Wadhurst, butcher, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Tenement called Smyth Cattes and eight pieces of land (31 acres) [no details], in occupation of John Saxbie, and Frenchfields and Brestfields (23 acres) in occupation of John Oxlie
The lands called Frenchfields and Brestfields to the use of WD, and the tenement called Smyth Cattes to his use until WC shall pay him £48 on 6 Oct 1630 in accordance with a pair of indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, William Hugget, Thomas Weller

Bond in £80  DYK/161  5 Oct 1627

Contents:
William Crowherst of Wadhurst, butcher, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures between WC and WD
Witnesses: William Carpenter, John Gudsoull, William Crowherst

Final Concord  DYK/162  1627

Contents:
Michaelmas 1627
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v William Crowherst, John Polley and his wife Margaret, defendants
2 Messuages, 3 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 47 acres land, 40 acres meadow, 25 acres pasture, and 10 acres wood in Frant

Frenchfields and Brestfields  [no ref.]  1522-1624

Grant  DYK/163  16 Jun 1522

Contents:
John Gilys, the elder, to John Tort and Robert Pocok
2 pieces of arable land and wood called Frenchfields (12 acres) in Frenth [Frant], lying between the highway leading to Frant church from Bayham on N, land of Walter Hall and John Waller on E, land late of William Crowehurst on S, and a lane called Pylpetlane on W, which JG had of the feoffment of John Wyrg, William Stech and JT dated 4 Aug 1516
To the use of Henry Lokyer and his wife Joan, and their heirs

Final Concord  DYK/164  1578

Contents:
Hilary 1578
William Carpenter, plaintiff, v William Mone and his wife Agnes, and James Sherlock and his wife Margaret, defendants
12 acres land and 3 acres wood in Frant

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/165  25 Jun 1585

Contents:
William Carpenter of Ringmer, yeoman, to John Crowehurst of Frant, yeoman
Lands called Frenchefields in Frant, abutting N on highway leading from Frant to Bayham, E on lands of John Giles and Elizabeth Vane, widow, S on lands of JC, and W on Pilpetlane
Witnesses: Richard Downe, Edmund Terrye, Thomas Baker

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £40  DYK/166  25 Jun 1585

Contents:
William Carpenter of Ringmer, yeoman, to John Crowherst of Frant, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/165
Witnesses: As in DYK/165

Quitclaim  DYK/167  26 Jun 1585

Contents:
Richard Downe of Frant, yeoman, to John Crowherst of Frant, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/166
Witnesses: As in DYK/166

Quitclaim  DYK/168  30 Sep 1599

Contents:
Elizabeth Carpenter (widow of William Carpenter late of Frant, yeoman, deceased), to John Crowherst (and his son William) of Frant, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/167
Witnesses: William Carpenter, R. Williams

Mortgage for £120 repayable without interest on 6 Jan 1624  DYK/169  3 Jan 1623

Contents:
William Crowhurst and Edward Crowhurst of Sevenoaks, Kent, yeomen, to Stephen Crowhurst of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
Lands called Frenchfields and Brestfields (23 acres) in Frant, abutting E on lands of Dame Ann Bromley and John Gyles, S and W on lands of WC and EC and a lane leading to a common well called Fylpots Well, and N on the highway leading from Frant Green to Lamberhurst
Witnesses: William Dyke, Abraham Ashdown, John Oxlie, William Thomas

Bond in £240  DYK/170  3 Jan 1623

Contents:
William Crowhurst of Sevenoaks, Kent, yeoman, and Edward Crowhurst of the same, yeoman, to Stephen Crowhurst of Horsmonden, yeoman
By indenture of even date WC and EC have conveyed to SC lands called Frenchfylds and Brestfylds in Frant for £120
Bond to perform covenants
Witnesses: William Dyke, Abraham Ashdown, John Oxlie, William Thomas

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £140  DYK/171  17 Feb 1624

Contents:
Stephen Crowhurst of Horsmonden, yeoman, and William and Edward Crowhurst (his brothers) of Frant, yeomen, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Lands called French Fields and Brest Fields (22 acres) in Frant abuttals as in DYK/169
Witnesses: John Oxlie of Frant, blacksmith, Jeffery Auston, Richard Chesman, Peter Crowhurst, William Thomas

Bond in £280  DYK/172  17 Feb 1624


Related information: See DYK/159, 160

Contents:
William Crowhurst of Frant, yeoman, and Edward Crowhurst of the same, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date relating to the sale of Frenchfields, between Stephen Crowhurst of Horsmonden, Kent and WC and EC to WD
Witnesses: Jeffery Auston, William Thomas, Richard Chesman

Holmes  [no ref.]  1457-1645

Quitclaim  DYK/173  8 Jul 1457

Contents:
John Bodell, the elder, John Gylys, the elder, William Weyse, all of Frant, to Thomas Bodell of Frant
Lands called Rowdowne, Two Oldefeldes, The Strake, The Westfield, and Bodelescrofte in Frant, which JB had in exchange from Richard Waller
Dated: Feast of St. Margaret the Queen, 35 Hen. VI
Witnesses: John Catt, John Bodell, the younger, John Spark, Henry Lambyn, William Aps
Seals: Fragments

Grant  DYK/174  18 Nov 1482

Contents:
John Bodell (son and heir of Thomas Bodell, late of Frant, deceased), to William Crouherst, John Catte, and Thomas Turte, all of Frant, and William Fyttenerssh of Rotherfield
2 pieces of land called Oldefeldys, 3 pieces called Strakyll, and 4 pieces called Westfeld, abutting E in the lane leading from Frant to the bridge called Breggessnorth, S on lands of Richard Godeysh, W on the palings of Rotherfield Forest and the highway leading from Frant to Rotherfield, and N on lands of Richard Burgeys and Richard Turtte
Which lands were had of the feoffment of John Gyles, the elder, and William Wyse of Frant, who with Thomas Bodell had them of the feoffment of Richard Walhere, the elder, deceased
Witnesses: John Gyles, the younger, Richard Turte, John Lorkyn, William Reyner, John Baseden

Final Concord (no consideration)  DYK/175  1570

Contents:
Hilary 1570
Thomas Foster and William Carpenter, plaintiffs, v Thomas Ryxson and his wife Joan, defendants
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 30 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 15 acres pasture in Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/175: Hilary 1570  DYK/176  1570

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/177  20 Sep 1584

Contents:
William Carpenter of Ringmer, yeoman, to Richard Saxbie of Brenchley, Kent, yeoman
Tenement called Homs tenement, a kitchen, barn, two gardens, and 10 pieces of land called Welfilde, Netherham, Upperham, Le Strake, Bakehowsefylde, Pentcroftes, Pentfilde, Mallettscrofte, Gatefylde and Gatemeade, two woods (55 acres) in occupation of William Carpenter in Frant, abutting E on lands of James Ryxson and Thomas Maye, S on lands of Walter Waller, kt, W on lands of heirs of Lawrence Grayngeman, N on lands of Lawrence Everenden and on Ley Green
Refers to lease to Robert Pococke of Frant, yeoman, at an annual rent of £7 10s., expiring Michaelmas 1585, and a grant for life to Thomas Ryxson and his wife Joan, of tenement and lands (2½ acres) being part of the said premises. Elizabeth, wife of WC, vouched to warranty. Refers to John Carpenter (brother of WC), deceased
Witnesses: Richard Kyppinge, Robert Kyppinge, John Crowherst, John Marchant, Thomas Ryxson, Robert Pococke, Samuel Merter, Thomas Saxbie, John Saxbie, Nicholas Taylor, Richard Taylor, Nicholas Pococke, Thomas Kypping, Richard Johnson

Bond in £40  DYK/178  1584

Contents:
To perform covenants expressed in a pair of indentures of even date; 20 Sep 1584 William Carpenter of Ringmer, to Richard Saxbie of Brenchley, Kent
Property as in preceding deed
Refers to John Carpenter (brother of WC), deceased
Witnesses: Richard Kyppinge, Nicholas Taylor, Richard Johnson

Final Concord  DYK/179  1584

Contents:
Michaelmas 1584
Richard Saxbye, plaintiff, and William Carpenter, his wife Elizabeth, and Thomas Ryxon, defendants
Messuage, 1 barn, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 30 acres land, 10 acres meadow and 20 acres pasture in Frant

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £320  DYK/180  18 May 1608

Contents:
George Saxbye of Mundfield, yeoman, to Matthew Younge of Rye, yeoman
Property as in DYK/177 in occupation of William Carpenter
Martha, wife of GS, vouched to warranty
Witnesses: Richard Sole, John Hunter, William Plane, Robert Dann, Alexander Collene, John Smyth, George Salmon

Exemplification of a Fine levied  DYK/181  1609

Contents:
Hilary 1609
Mathew Younge, plaintiff, v George Saxbye and his wife Martha, defendants
Messuage, 2 gardens, 40 acres land, 6 acres meadow, 8 acres pasture, and 6 acres of wood in Frant

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/182  23 Mar 1613

Contents:
Martin Yonge of Rye, yeoman, to Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent, gent
Property as in DYK/177, but including two orchards (in all 60 acres), abutting E on lands late of James Rixon and Thomas Maye, S on lands formerly of Walter Waller, kt, W on lands of the heirs of John Polley, and N on lands late of Lawrence Evernden and on Ley Green
Witnesses: Thomas Dike, the younger, William Dike, John Gutsole, Richard Ongley, John Comber

Bond in £400  DYK/183  1613

Contents:
To perform the covenants expressed in a pair of indentures of even date; 23 Mar 1613
Martin Yonge of Rye, yeoman, to Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent, gent
Witnesses: as on preceding deed DYK/182

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/184  1 Jan 1645

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to William Hendlie of Lamberhurst, Kent, gent
Tenement called Holmes, and barns, lands etc as in DYK/177 (in all 55 acres), in Frant, in occupation of WD
Witnesses: Thomas Dyke, Henry Dyke, Thomas Weller, John Maynard

Counterpart of preceding deed: DYK/184  DYK/185  1 Jan 1645

Final Concord for £100  DYK/186  1645

Contents:
Easter 1645
William Hendlie, gent, plaintiff, v William Dyke, clerk, defendant
1 messuage, 2 gardens, 1 orchard, 40 acres land, 6 acres meadow, 6 acres of wood in Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/186: Easter 1645  DYK/187  1645


Related information: For further deeds see DYK/961-980 and 994

Orgars  [no ref.]  1427-1642

Grant  DYK/188  16 Nov 1427

Contents:
Thomas Horgare of Frant to Agnes (his daughter), wife of Lawrence Pendere
Tenement in Frant abutting N on land of Thomas Culpeper, kt, S on lands formerly of William Sonnyngleygh, and adjoining a stream between the land of Derundale and the said lands, and a lane leading to Sonnyngleygh from Derundale
Witnesses: William Palin', Richard Hoggety, Thomas Harlesay, William Gylys, Robert atte Rede
Seal: a crowned letter T

Grant  DYK/189  5 Aug 1445

Contents:
Agnes Pender of Frenth [Frant], to Thomas Harsley and John at Rede, of Frant
Lands as DYK/189
Witnesses: John Bodelle, the elder, John Haylerde, Nicholas Clowt, all of Frant
Seal: a letter M

Grant  DYK/190  3 Jan 1467

Contents:
John atte Reede of Frant to Henry Lampkyn, the elder, of Bayham, and John Hoglyn of Lamberhurst
Messuage, garden and 3 crofts of land called Orgaris in Frant, late of Agnes Pendere
Witnesses: John Bodell, the elder, and the younger, William Eps, John Aylard, Henry Feregge

Grant for £12 13s. 4d  DYK/191  25 Oct 1473

Contents:
Richard Kyngewode of Goudhurst, Kent (son & heir of John Kyngewode late of Lamberhurst), to William Broke of Pembury, Kent, John Mey of Lamberhurst, Kent, John Rodmerigge and John Lurkyn of Frant
Messuage, garden and 3 crofts of land called Orgaris in Frant, late of Alice, widow of John Kyngewode; a meadow and garden adjoining called Morecokkesmede abutting E on garden late of Henry Lamkyn and Robert Hall, S on the King's highway, W on lands of John Waller, esq, called Rysshle, N on lands of Robert Snowe
Reserving to RK one daywork
Witnesses: William Mey, William Reyner, William Sakery, Robert Snowe, John Catte, the younger

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £70  DYK/192  25 Dec 1616

Contents:
William Maie of Frant, husbandman, to John Maye of Frant, husbandman, (his brother)
Two crofts (formerly three) called Orgars (7 acres) in Frant, one abutting N and W on the highway from Frant to Brenchley, E on lands of William Dike, clerk, called Durendale, and S on lands called Sonyngleighe and lands of John Modle; the other abutting S on the said highway, W on a lane, N on lands of John Portor, gent, E on lands of WD
Recites a lease of the lands to WD at an annual rent of £4
Richard Rootes of Frant, clerk, appointed attorney to deliver seisin
Witnesses: Richard Latham, Steven Copping, Richard Ellis
Decorated initial letter

Bond in £140  DYK/193  25 Dec 1616

Contents:
William Maie of Frant, husbandman, to John Maye of Frant, husbandman
Recites (1) feoffment and indentures of even date conveying land called Orgars; (2) feoffment of even date to William Dike, clerk, and Richard Latham, yeoman, both of Frant, of meadow called Morecocks Mead (4 acres) to be held by them to the use of JM if Martha, wife of WM shall claim dower from Orgars
Witnesses: Richard Roots, Richard Latham, Steven Coppinge, Richard Elles

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £160  DYK/194  10 Aug 1640

Contents:
John May of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Tenement lately built called Orgars, and lands called Orgars, Kents Croft, and the Waterley (11 acres) and a lane, all in Frant in occupation of JM
To the use of WD and his son Robert
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, John Inge, Thomas Oxelli [Oxley]

Lease for 21 years at a peppercorn rent  DYK/195  28 Dec 1641

Contents:
John May of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, and Robert Dyke (his son) of Frant, gent
Three parcels of land called Sandowne (6 acres) in Frant, in occupation of JM
As security against Mary, wife of JM, claiming dower in respect of the premises enfeofffed, 10 Aug 1640 (see DYK/194)
Witnesses: Alexander Buss, Thomas Rum'ins

Lease for 21 years at a peppercorn rent  DYK/196  28 Dec 1642

Contents:
John May of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Tenement called Rishlie, and land (4 acres) abutting E and N of Rishlie Down, in Frant, in occupation of JM
As security against Mary, wife of JM, claiming dower in respect of the premises enfeofffed, 10 Aug 1640 see DYK/194
Witnesses: William Hendley, William Dyke

Orgatts, part of  [no ref.]  1632

Lease for 1,000 years  DYK/197  1 Jan 1632

Contents:
John May of Frant, yeoman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land (3/4 acre) formerly part of land called Orgatts in Frant, abutting E on [damaged by damp] to Toulslie, S and N on lands of WD, W on lands of JM
Witnesses: [illegible through damp]

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £7  DYK/198  1 Jan 1632

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to John May of Frant, yeoman
Land as in DYK/197
Witnesses: Edward Oxly, Nycholas Hosmar

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £7  DYK/199  1 Jan 1632

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/198
Land called the Waterlay (2 acres) in Frant, abutting W and N on a watercourse from Beanhale to Towlslie, E on lands of JM, S on Brownes Wood
Witnesses: as in DYK/198
Seal: on tag, red wax, winged death's head, with initials WD

Bond in £30  DYK/200  1 Jan 1632

Contents:
John May, yeoman, to William Dyke, clerk
Land as in DYK/197
Recites lease of even date. Agreement to make the conveyance good in law and perform the covenants contained in the lease
Witnesses: as in DYK/197

Faulkner's  [no ref.]  1574-1633

Bond in £40 to Levy a Fine  DYK/201  4 May 1574

Contents:
Edward Hall of Speldhurst, Kent, yeoman, to John Giles of Frant
Two pieces of free land called Fawkners (8 acres) in Frant
Margaret, wife of EH, vouched to warranty
Witnesses: Henry Davidson, Vicar of Frant, John Myller of Tonbridge, John Chroweherst

Quitclaim  DYK/202  5 May 1574

Contents:
Edward Hall of Speldhurst, Kent, yeoman, to John Giles of Frant
Two pieces of freeland called Fawkners (8 acres) in Frant, late in occupation of Walter Hall and then of John Hall (father and uncle of EH), abutting N on the Queen's highway, E and S on lands of Walter Waller, kt, and W on lands of John Carpenter
Witnesses: Henry Davidson, Vicar of Frant, John Myller of Tonbridge, John Chroweherst

Quitclaim  DYK/203  5 May 1574

Contents:
Walter Hall of Frant (son of Walter Hall deceased) to John Giles of Frant
Land as in previous deed DYK/202
Witnesses: As in previous deed

Final Concord  DYK/204  1577

Contents:
Trinity 1577
John Giles, plaintiff, v Edward Hall and his wife Margaret, defendants
4 acres land, 4 acres pasture, and 1 acre of wood in Frant

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/205  1 Oct 1630

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor; William Dyke of Frant, clerk; Thomas Weller of Cliffords Inn, London, gent
Tenement called 'the howse at Mastingate'; land called Faulckners (4 acres) abutting E and S on lands late of Dame Ann Bromley called the 'parliamente', W on other lands of John Gyles also called Faulckners (5 acres), and N on the King's highway leading from Frant Green to Lye Green; land (1/4 acre) late part of Faulckners, and to be used as a lane between that and lands of William Dyke called Frenchfield; land called Faulkners (5 acres) mentioned above; all in Frant
Witnesses: John Rivers, William Hall, Nicholas Hosmar

Counterpart of preceding deed  DYK/206  1 Oct 1630

Contents:
Witnesses: As in preceding deed, DYK/205 with addition of William Holman

Final Concord  DYK/207  1630

Contents:
Martinmas 1630
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v John Gyles, defendant
Messuage, 2 gardens, and 12 acres of land in Frant

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/207 Martinmas 1630  DYK/208  1630

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £34  DYK/209  1 Nov 1630

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Faulckners (4 acres) abutting E and S on land of Dame Ann Bromley called the 'parliamente', W on other land of John Giles called Faulckners, and N on the King's highway leading from Frant Green to Leigh Green; land (1/4 acre) to be used as a lane between Faulckners and lands of William Dyke called Frenchfield; all in Frant
Witnesses; Henry Dike, Nicholas Hosmar

Bond in £60  DYK/210  1 Nov 1630

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of the same, clerk
By deed of even date JG has conveyed land in Frant to WD. Quitclaim from JG
Witnesses; Henry Dike, Nicholas Hosmar

Exemplification of a Common Recovery  DYK/211  29 Nov 1630

Contents:
Thomas Weller, gent, v William Dyke, clerk
Messuage, 2 gardens and 12 acres land in Frant

Lease for 40 years  DYK/212  1630

Contents:
From the date of death of lessor if his wife Hannah shall so long live, at annual rent of 1d.; 11 Dec 1630
John Gyles of Pembury, Kent, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Faulckners (5 acres) in Frant
Recites conveyance, 1 Nov 1630, of 4¼ acres land (see DYK/209)
Witnesses: Nicholas Hosmar, William Holman

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £40  DYK/213  20 Dec 1633

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Faulkners (5 acres) in Frant, abutting N on the King's highway leading from Frant Green to Leigh Green, E and S on lands of WD also called Faulkners, and W on land of WD called Frenchfield
Witnesses: Richard [Taileur], Thomas Ginner, Thomas Weller

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £40  DYK/214  20 Dec 1633

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Faulkners (5 acres) in Frant
Recites indenture of even date see DYK/213
Witnesses: Richard Taileur, Thomas Weller, Thomas Ginner

Bond in £80  DYK/215  20 Dec 1633

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of the same, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: as in preceding deed DYK/214

Highfield  [no ref.]  1622-1664

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £6 13s. 4d  DYK/216  9 Nov 1622

Contents:
Walter Busse of Frant, husbandman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land being part of one Hemplot, and two pieces of Highfield (1/4 acre) in Frant, in occupation of WB, abutting E on the said Hemplot and lands called Highfields, S on lands of WD called Pentfield, W on lands of heirs of John Polly called Longfield, and N on highway from Frant Green to Lamberhurst
Frances, wife of WB vouched to warranty
Witnesses: Samuel White, Thomas Dyke, William Thomas

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £18  DYK/217  22 Jun 1626

Contents:
Walter Busse of Frant, husbandman, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Highfield (2 acres) in Frant in occupation of WB, abutting E on lands of - Brattle, S and W on lands of WD, and N on remainder of Highfield
Frances, wife of WB vouched to warranty
Witnesses: John Holland, John Gyles, Alexander Pocock
Endorsed with agreements about fences, and occupation of land by vendor until Michaelmas 1626 at 2d. rent
Grotesque initial letter

Bond in £12  DYK/218  1 Aug 1631

Contents:
Walter Busse of Frant, husbandman, to Thomas May of Frant, weaver
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Russell, Richard Reaile

Bond in £40  DYK/219  10 Nov 1634

Contents:
Walter Busse of Frant, husbandman, and Thomas May of the same, weaver, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Plumerden, Nycholas Hosmar

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £10  DYK/220  15 Jun 1664

Contents:
Edward Master of Frant, clerk, to William Dyke of Tunbridge, Kent, esq
Cottage and two pieces of land (1/4 acre) being part of Highfield in Frant
Witnesses: William Stickland, Dorothy Rivers, Richard Taylar

Bond in £20  DYK/221  1664

Contents:
To perform covenants as expressed in DYK/220; 15 Jun 1664
Parties and witnesses as in DYK/220

Upper Wood, Ellyes, the Clayes  [no ref.]  1623-1699

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £30  DYK/222  8 Jun 1623

Contents:
William Halle of Frant, yeoman, to Thomas Dike of Frant, gent
Wood called the Upper Wood (8 acres) being part of lands called Ellyes lately given to WH by his father Edward Halle of Frant, deceased, abutting S on the highway from Frant Green to Lamberhurst, E on lands of Dame Ann Bromley, N and W on lands of WH; a lane (18 ft. wide) at the NE corner of the wood leading to a pit or watering place at the lower end of land called the Forestall, and half the said pit abutting E and SE on lands of Dame Ann Bromley, N on lands of WH, and S on Upper Wood; all in Frant
Phyllis, wife of WH, vouched to warranty
Witnesses: Alexander Pocock, John Budgon, William Thomas

Lease for 40 years from death of lessor at annual rent of 1d  DYK/223  22 Dec 1633

Contents:
John Gyles of Frant, tailor, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Land called Springattes (5 acres) and all other his lands and tenements in Frant
Conditional upon Hanna, wife of JG granting her interest in land called Faulckners (9¼ acres) (which JG enfeoffed to WD) within one month of her husband's death
Witnesses: Richard Taileur, Thomas Ginnar, Thomas Weller

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £84  DYK/224  18 Nov 1634


Related information: For Beanhall Pond see DYK/69-72, and DYK/93-106

Contents:
John Baker of Speldhurst, Kent, gent, and Edward Honnywood, citizen and ironmonger of London, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, his son John Dyke, gent, and Henry Dyke of London, merchant
Land called Great Parliamentes otherwise Barlybeams, the Little Parliamentes otherwise Barlybeames and the Clayes (17 acres), abutting N on highway from Frant Green to Leigh Green, N and E on lands of WD, S on lands of JB and EH called Clayes Wood in Frant, in occupation of John Gasson; part of Beanhall Pond (3 acres) sometime part of the Court Lands of the Manor of Frant, abutting W and N on a watercourse issuing from Hockenburie through the pond, E and S on lands of WD, S and W on lands of JB and EH called the Courtlands
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Nicholas Brabble
Seals: armorial

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale Enrolled) for £84  DYK/225  19 Nov 1634

Contents:
John Baker of Speldhurst, Kent, gent, and Edward Honnywood, citizen and ironmonger of London, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, his son John Dyke, gent, and Henry Dyke of London
Lands as in DYK/224
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Nicholas Brabble

Award of Arbitration  DYK/226  26 Feb 1663

Contents:
Made by Thomas Cripps, William Carpenter, Richard Taylor, and Thomas Moone, all of Frant, yeomen
Recites controversy between William Stickland of Lightlands in Frant, gent, and Alexander Pococke of Frant, yeoman, concerning a passage or lane leading from the forest of Waterdowne, through the close of AP and then through a lane leading between the land of AP and land late of Edward Hilder (sometime of Richard Holland), and then along land called Solehurstfield and Sandiefield (in occupation of AP) and lying on the S side of the said land, and by other of his lands called Calfes Garden and Raylie Field, and by lands of WS being part of Lightlands. WS claims this as a common way, and that AP erected a locked gate in the close above mentioned
The arbitrators find for WS and order AP to pay him 5s. damages, and 5s. 5d. costs

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £120  DYK/227  16 Apr 1664

Contents:
Thomas Johnson of Tunbridge, Kent, tailor, and his wife Anne, to William Dyke of Tunbridge, esq
Barn with stall adjoining on land where a tenement lately stood, and lands called Barnfield, Bakehouse Croft, Middlefield, and Trumpletts (13 acres), in occupation of William Huggett, in Frant
Witnesses: George Hooper, William Wood, Richard Curd, William Huggett

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/228  21 Apr 1664

Contents:
Thomas Johnson of Tonbridge, Kent, tailor, and his wife Anne; Robert Moyse of Cobham, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Anne; Edward Chisman of Penshurst, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Rose; Edward Hadlowe of Tonbridge, Kent, and his wife Ruth; William Dyke, esq, Edward Moyse, yeoman, John Barton, yeoman, and George Petley, gent, all of Tonbridge
Recites
(i) Bargain and sale 20 April 1664 by Thomas Johnson and his wife Anne, to William Dyke, of lands etc. as in DYK/227
(ii) Bargain and sale 20 April 1664 by Robert Moyse to Edward Moyse, of tenement called the Kitchen, a barn called the Great Barn, and the buildings on the S side of a tenement called Dalers, close called the Upper Close, one orchard, land called Barn Croft (3 acres) adjoining, lands called Dodseyes (6 acres) and Broadfield (7 acres) in occupation of John Betts in Penshurst; conditional upon EM paying £106 to RM one year after the death of Michael Moyse (uncle of RM), and land called the Impe Garden, and the field beneath the house (5 acres) in occupation of John Betts in Penshurst
(iii) Bargain and sale 10 December 1663 by Edward Chisman to John Barton and his daughter Elizabeth, of Gammons land (21 acres) in occupation of James Chamberlaine, in Hadlow, Kent
(iv) Bargain and sale 20 April 1664 by Edward Hadlowe to George Petley, of tithes of the wards of Tonbridge Rectory called Haseden Ward and Little Barden Ward in Tonbridge
To the use of William Dyke
Witnesses: George Hooper, William Wood

Final Concord  DYK/229  1664

Contents:
Trinity 1664
William Dyke, esq, Edward Moyse, John Barton and George Petley, gents, plaintiffs, v Thomas Johnson and his wife Anne, Robert Moyse and his wife Anne, Edward Chisman and his wife Rose, and Edward Hadlowe and his wife Ruth, defendants
Messuage, 2 barns, 30 acres land, 13 acres meadow, 12 acres pasture, 3 acres wood in Frant, Penshurst and Hadlow, and of the tithes in Hasden Ward, Little Barden Ward and Tonbridge

Conveyance (Lease and Release) for £50  DYK/230,231  16, 17 Oct 1699

Release mutilated

Contents:
John Carpenter of Frant, yeoman, to John Dyke of Frant, esq
Two pieces of land with a shaw adjoining one of them which abuts E, N and W on lands of JD, and S on lands of Mrs. Dorothy Baker called Knowle Wood; the other piece abuts E, S and SW on Knowle Wood, and N and W on lands of JD and Mrs. Johnson, in all 8 acres in Frant, purchased by JC from Merick Jenkins and Barbara H[torn away] (executors of William Hay, deceased)
Witnesses: John Legg, Charles Carpenter, Henry Weller

Clayes  [no ref.]  1659-1660

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £23 10s. 0d  DYK/232  20 Jan 1660

Contents:
John Baker of Stoneland in Withyham, esq, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Wood called Clayes (3 acres) in Frant, abutting N and E on lands of WD, and S on lands of Thomas Baker, gent, being part of property which John Baker, gent, deceased, had of the feoffment, 4 May 1642, of Edward Honywood, citizen and ironmonger of London, and which descended to the vendor as eldest son. Recites livery of seisin in presence of Thomas Weller, John Baylie, Adam Dennys and Richard Maie, and refers to John Baker (grandfather of vendor), Richard, Robert, George, Thomas and Benjamin Baker (brothers of vendor)
Witnesses: Christopher Fowle, John Prosser, Thomas Weller, Richard Taylar

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £23 10s. 0d  DYK/233  20 Jan 1660

Contents:
John Baker of Stoneland in Withyham, esq, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Wood called Clayes (3 acres) in Frant
Recites indenture of even date (see DYK/232)
Witnesses: as in DYK/232

Bond in £47  DYK/234  1660

Contents:
To perform the covenants expressed in a pair of indentures of even date; 20 Jan 1660
John Baker of Stoneland in Withyham, esq, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Witnesses: as in DYK/232

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/235  21 Jan 1660

Contents:
John Baker of Stoneland in Withyham, esq; William Dyke of Frant, esq; William Stickland of Lightlands in Frant, gent
Wood called Knowle Melhill and Marlings (39 acres); wood called Claies (3 acres); land and wood called Park Coppice, Rushlie Wood, Stubbie Grove, High Grove, Knowle Morgans, Leafe Wood and Stoneford Wood (313 acres); all in Frant
Witnesses: as in DYK/232

Final Concord  DYK/236  1660

Contents:
Easter 1660
William Dyke, esq, and William Stickland, gent, plaintiffs, v John Baker, esq, defendant
360 acres of wood and 3 acres pasture in Frant

Marriotts Croft, Breechers Forge  [no ref.]  1589-1668

Agreement  DYK/237  12 Sep 1589

Contents:
John Wybarne of Pembury, Kent, gent, and Jeffrye Maye, late of Frant, yeoman
Recites assurance to JW by Roger Breecher of
Forge at Marriotes Crofts late called Breechers Forge, certain lands [no details], 'Forge Romthe' and 'Coale places' 4
Refers to Margaret, widow of RB, and to Bennet and Mary their daughters, and to the payment of £20 by JM to Bennet and William Pawle, her husband, and £20 to Mary and Richard Barthilmewe her husband
JW agrees to hold the premises to the use of Margaret Boniface (late widow of RB) for life, reserving one ton of 'farme or rent yron' to be due at the feast of St. Michael next ensuing, and reserving that land which RB sold to John Bulie otherwise Jorden, until Margaret, Bennet and Mary shall pay to JW the sum of £20 which Bulie paid for the land
Witnesses: Henry Dealy, John Boykite, Richard Bergge, Rowland Haward, Richard Johnson

Grant  DYK/238  2 Feb 1596

Contents:
Quintin Bulye of Pembury, blacksmith, to William Wybarne of Bayhall in Pembury, gent
Toft and two pieces of land called Clowts Garden and Marriotts Croft (now in one piece of 2 acres) in Frant, abutting E on lands of heirs of Roger Breecher, S on the highway, W on lands late of Walter Waller, kt, and N and W on the river between Kent and Sussex
Witnesses: Thomas [illegible], Alexander Dinnington
Livery of seisin to Richard Johnson, the elder, to the use of William Wybarne in presence of Robert Howard, Drew Gavill, Humphrey Mills, Richard Johnson, the younger

Letter of Attorney  DYK/239  2 Feb 1596

Contents:
William Wybarne of Bayhall in Pembury, gent, to his servant Richard Johnson
To take seisin of the property conveyed by the preceding deed
Witnesses: Robert Stiler, Thomas Lawe

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £20  DYK/240  10 May 1602

Contents:
William Dunstone of Burton Hastings, Warwick, yeoman, and his wife Bennett (daughter of Roger Breecher of Frant, yeoman, deceased), to Richard Batholomewe of Eastbourne, yeoman
Recites payment of £20 by RB to William Pawle (late of Burton Hastings, deceased, and former husband of Bennett)
Moiety of the Forge or Hammer called Breechers Forge, and moiety of the Forge House in Frant and Pembury, in occupation of Edmund Willard
Witnesses: Edward Amherst, James Amherst, Nicholas Turner

Paper attached by pin 'Mr. May sayeth that the quantytie of land to brechers forge is six acars at the leste marris Crouft Clouts garden is the plote'  DYK/241  n.d

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £35  DYK/242  24 Jan 1612

Contents:
Richard Bartholmewe, the elder, and Richard Bartholmewe (his son) of Eastbourne, yeomen, to Hugh Muddle of Frant, yeoman
Iron Mill or Forge called Breechers Forge, and house called the Forge House, a barn, garden and 5 pieces of land called Merryottes Crofts and Plottes Pounde (6 acres), in Frant and Pembury. Plottes Pound abuts S and W on lands late of Thomas Mayes, E and N on lands late of Roger Lecknor; and Merryottes Crofts abut S and W on the Common called Rishley Downe, N and E on lands of Richard Fogge, gent, N and W on lands of Edward Hall
One moiety of the property RB the elder purchased of William Dunstone and his wife Bennett; the other moiety came to RB the elder on the death of Mary his mother (one of the daughters and co-heirs of Richard Brecher, deceased)
Witnesses: John Foster, Nicholas Pope, George Brooker, Thomas Dicker, William Dicker, William Jesterfild, Roger Shearman

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/243  18 Feb 1619

Contents:
Edward Wybarne of Halkewell in Pembury, esq, to John Muddle of Bromley, Kent (youngest son of Hugh Muddle, late of Frant, yeoman, deceased)
Land called Cloutes Garden and Marriotts Crofts (2 acres), in occupation of Walter Copping, in Frant
Recites payment of £25 to EW by HM, and appointment of Richard Fogg of Barham, Kent, gent, and William Amherst of Pembury, yeoman, to deliver seisin of the lands to JM
Witnesses: Richard Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Edward Raynes, Walter Coppyn, Alexander Busse, Edward Lorkin

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £90  DYK/244  11 May 1668


Related information: See DYK/542 for fine levied of the premises

Contents:
Thomas Muddle of Mayfield, wheelwright, (son of John Muddle, deceased, and grandson of Hugh Muddle, deceased), to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Four pieces of land called Marryottes Crofts and Cloutes Garden (7 acres) in occupation of Widow Turner in Frant, abutting E on Stonehurst Wood, W and S on highway between Raynardes Brook and Dorndale, and N on the stream [no details]
Mary, wife of TM, vouched to warranty
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, George Wells, Thomas Skyner

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £90  DYK/245  11 May 1668

Contents:
Thomas Muddle of Mayfield, wheelwright, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Property as in DYK/244
Witnesses: as in DYK/244

Bond in £180  DYK/246  11 May 1668

Contents:
Thomas Muddle of Mayfield, wheelwright, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
To perform covenants as in indentures of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/244

Stockland and Goodwynscroft  [no ref.]  1602-1650

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/247  15 Jun 1602

Contents:
Henry Evernden of Charing, Kent, husbandman, (son of Lawrence Evernden, deceased), to George Brattle of Frant, sicklemaker
Lands called Stockland and Goodwyns Crofte (15 acres) in Frant. Stockland abuts N on the highway from Leygreene to Frant, E on a lane leading to the mansion house of George Saxbie, south on lands of GS, W on lands of HE and on lands of Edward Polhill called Frebenche. Goodwyns Croft abuts E and S on lands of Thomas Waller, kt, W on lane from Leygreene to Shareland, N on a 'Landway' from Leygreene to Networth otherwise Netfourde
Witnesses: Walter Hall, Alixander Bratle, Thomas Liddoll

Bond in £140  DYK/248  15 Jun 1602

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/247
Lands as in DYK/247
HE is to discharge all his rights in the property and hand over the title deeds to GB
Witnesses: as in DYK/247

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £30  DYK/249  16 Jun 1602

Contents:
George Brattle of Frant, sicklemaker, to Henry Evernden of Charing, Kent, husbandman
Witnesses: Walter Hall, Alixander Bratle, Thomas Liddoll
GB is to repay £30 to HE by 4 April 1604
Witnesses: as in DYK/247

Counterpart of DYK/249  DYK/250  16 Jun 1602

Bond in £60  DYK/251  16 Jun 1602

Contents:
George Brattle of Frant, sicklemaker, to Henry Evernden of Charing, Kent, husbandman
Recites that by indenture of mortgage of even date GB has conveyed lands called Stockland and Goodwyns Crofte (15 acres) in Frant to HE for £30
Witnesses: Walter Hall, Alixander Bratle, Thomas Liddoll

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £30  DYK/252  16 Jun 1604

Contents:
Henry Everenden of Charing, Kent, husbandman, (son of Laurence Everenden of Benenden, Kent, deceased); John Plomerden of Goudhurst, Kent, sicklemaker, and his wife Margaret, (formerly wife and administratrix of George Brattle of Frant, deceased); Thomas Jeninges of Horsted Keynes, yeoman, and John Brattell of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/247
HE for consideration paid by JP conveys premises to TJ to hold for the uses of (i) Margaret Plomerden for life; (ii) Thomas, George, John and Edward Brattell, sons of Margaret and George Brattell, deceased
Witnesses: George Payne, Alexander Brattell, John Beckette, Salomon Were

Counterpart of DYK/252  DYK/253  16 Jun 1604

Quitclaim for £17 10s  DYK/254  29 Sep 1646

Contents:
Thomas Brattle of Goudhurst, Kent, to John Brattle of the same, blacksmith
Lands as in DYK/247
Witnesses: Richard Besbech, George Besbeach, John Streater, script'

Grant of Annuity for £40  DYK/255  25 Mar 1647

Contents:
John Brattle of Frant, blacksmith, to Mary Squire of East Grinstead, widow
Lands as in DYK/247
JB grants MS an annuity of 40s. out of the premises
Witnesses: Thomas Squire, Edward Lucas
Endorsement: 30 July 1650 William Dann and his wife Mary (formerly Mary Squire) received £40 from Mary Brattell, widow of John Brattle, deceased
Witnesses: Samuel Bridge, Richard Dyke, Thomas Weller

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £138  DYK/256  20 Jul 1650


Related information: See marriage settlement DYK/994

Contents:
Marie Brattle of Frant, widow, and executrix of John Brattle, deceased, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
Messuage, barn, shop and 11 acres land called Londfeild and Stockfeild in Frant, abutting N and E on Highway to Lyegreene, E, S and W on lane of WD leading from Lyegreene to his house and lands, W on lands of William Allen
Recites will of John Brattle, deceased, of 23 Feb 1641 giving power to MB to sell the premises to pay his debts
Witnesses: Samuel Bridge, Richard Dyke, Thomas Weller, Thomas May
Seal: a chevron

Bond in £260  DYK/257  20 Jul 1650

Contents:
Mary Brattle of Frant, widow, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Richard Dyke, Samuel Bridge, Thomas May
Seal: a chevron

Receipt of £87  DYK/258  c.1650

Contents:
Mary Bratle of Frant, widow, and executrix of John Bratle, deceased, to William Dyke, clerk
MB acknowledges receipt of £87 in full payment of £138 for house at Leagreene, Frant, which she sold to WD
Witnesses: Richard Dyke, Nicholas Hosmar

Miscellaneous leases in Frant and Rotherfield  [no ref.]  1659-1675

Lease for 10 years at an annual rent of £40  DYK/259  1 May 1659

Contents:
Lady Frances Nevill of North Aston, Oxon., widow, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Eridge Park otherwise Frant pitts 'within the pales and hedges of the said park' in Rotherfield and Frant. Timber and sporting rights reserved
WD to have £5 yearly allowed for hedging out of the rent. WD is to render a buck and a pair of does yearly to FN. At the end of the term WD is to leave 3 antlered deer and 49 other deer in the park
Witnesses: Margaret Brooke, Thomas Parsons

Lease for 100 years at annual rent of £14  DYK/260  14 Feb 1665

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Stephen Stringer of Goudhurst, Kent, clothier
Land called Ivielodge otherwise Ivielodge Walks, and Ockenburie Pann otherwise Hockenburie Walk, formerly part of Waterdown Forest in Frant and in Speldhurst, Kent, and 1 messuage and building in occupation of Margaret Weller, widow
Reserving to WD messuage called Rameslie in occupation of John Owtrem; land near the Washingstole, abutting E and S on highway leading from Eridge Green to the Washingstole, W on land called the Inhams, N on Ivielodgewalk in occupation of William Harmer as tenant to John Owtrem; messuage and cottage called Bohemia in occupation of [torn away] Shackforde, as tenant to John Owtrem; 3 pieces of land abutting S and W on highway from Frant to Eridge Green; land abutting N and E on highway from Frant to Waghorns Gate in occupation of Thomas [torn away]; messuage and lands in occupation of Thomas Wood abutting E on highway from Frant Green to Ivielodge, S and W on highway from Frant Green to Waghorns Gate and N on Ivielodge; lands in occupation of Richard Taylor, abutting N on highway from Ivielodge to Taylors Forrest; messuage and lands in Frant in occupation of William Knight
Witnesses: Richard Knight, Thomas Weller

Agreement on modus  DYK/261  11 Jun 1667

Contents:
Mary, Lady Abergavenny on behalf of George [12th] Baron Abergavenny, a minor; John Large, clerk, Rector of Rotherfield; William Dyke of Frant, esq
Hamsell Park, Hamsell Grattens (formerly called Hamsellwalke) in Waterdown Forest, lands called Claygate Side and Hikepitt Bank, part of Eridge Park and part of Waterdown Forest. Lands called Field Walk and Greenehedges Walk, part of Waterdown Forest abutting N and W on Redgate Mill, S and E on Milklodge land, and late in occupation of Mr. Fowle. Lands called the Inhams in Rotherfield abutting W and S on the highway leading from Dengate to Socburiehill, E on land lately part of Greenehedges Walk, N on the Hikepitt and Claygateside and way leading from Claygate to Dengate. Lands called the Horse Pastures, Forgewood, Luggersland, the Pickstock, Highden, Bathams Meades, Oxpastures, Little Croft, Nine Acres, Snagacrewood, Snagacre Downs, messuage and garden, the Six Acres, the Seven Acres, Dyneswood, and Rackplace in Rotherfield, abutting W on road from Dengate to Stilebridge, S on way from Dengate to Claygate, E on Claygate side, and N on stream running from Eridge mill pond to Stilebridge. Lands called Hamsell Wood, Wellersfield, the Longcroft, Bronnefield, abutting W on highway from Copbarnegate to Hamsellbridge and land of John Baker, S on watercourse from Stilebridge to Hamsellbridge and land of Thomas Cripps, E on land of TC, and N on Hamsey Grattens. All part of the Manor of Rotherfield
Recites that in lieu of tithe to G Abergavenny the yearly modus on the premises has been £9 and 1 buck and 1 doe in season. Part of the land has been disparked. M Abergavenny agrees to pay £9, and £5 instead of the buck and the doe through WD
Witnesses: Henry Threele, Joseph Gifford, William Marsh, Thomas Weller

Assignment of lease for lives, for £600  DYK/262  15 Jan 1668

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Stephen Stringer of Goudhurst, Kent, clothier
Lands as in DYK/261
Recites lease of 10 Dec 1662 between John, 10th Baron Abergavenny and WD. Assignment of lease to SS for the lives of WD, John Rivers, kt, and Henry Weller
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, George Wells

Lease for 14 years, rent £15  DYK/263  10 Apr 1675

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Richard Hutchinson, the elder, of Rotherfield, cordwainer
1 barn and 30 acres land called Milklodge in Rotherfield in occupation of RH
Timber and sporting rights reserved to WD
At end of term, RH is to have 300 cartloads of marl laid on every acre
Witnesses: Francis Hanbury, Henry Threele, George Courthope

Dyke Property - Lamberhurst, Kent  [no ref. or date]

Sandhurst, 1314-1490, 1572-1671  [no ref.]  1314-1671

Grant  DYK/264  1314

Contents:
1314 (7 Ed. II)
Robert de Grofherst to John de Lyndregge
5 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Kent, abutting E, W and N on lands of Richard de Chidecrofte, S on land of JL
JL grants to RG
Land called Herewardesland in Lamberhurst, abutting E on a lane, W on land of JL, N on the King's highway leading from Lamberhurst to Sandhurst, S on land of John de Hodleghe
Witnesses: John de Hodleghe, Salmon' de Sandherst, Teobald Le Vele and his brother Richard, Walter Le Frenshe, Jordan Le Derme, Walter de Kyngwode, William Le Wronghe, Walter de Elmherst

Demise for 7 years  DYK/265  8 Feb 1338

Contents:
Walter Salmon of Sandhurst, Kent, to Robert Gryg
1 acre of land and woodland in Lamberhurst, Kent, abutting NW on Shanenaure near Sandhurst, S on lands which WS holds of his brothers, NE in lands of Abbot and Convent of Bayham
Witnesses: John de Wyke, John de Sandhurst, Thomas de Kyngwode, Walter Weele, John de Elmherst
Dated: at Brenchley Sunday next after the feast of the Purification of BVM. 12 Ed. III

Grant  DYK/266  1 Mar 1338

Contents:
Walter, son and co-heir of Salamon de Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Henry de Sandhurst, his brother
His share of 2 gardens in Lamberhurst. 1 acre of land, abutting N and W on land of WS, and S and E on land of HS. Share of WS in wood formerly held by Salomon de Sandhurst, his father
Witnesses: John de Wake, Thomas Thomas, Walter de Sandhurst, Walter Conelard, Simon att' Mella, Walter Scarp
Dated: Sunday next after the feast of St. Matthias Apostle. 12 Ed. III

Grant  DYK/267  21 Nov 1339

Contents:
Walter de Sandherst of Frant, to William de Sandherst, (his brother), and his wife Marion
1 House, 1 piece of land, 1 headland called Schannor in Lamberhurst, Kent, abutting S on land of the Abbot of Bayham, N on land of William de Sandherst
Witnesses: John de Wyke, Thomas de Kyngwode, Richard de Kyngwode, Richard Burhame, John Schappe, John Doungate, Roger de Courtehop
Dated: Morrow of the feast of St. Edmund [King]. 13 Edward III
Seal: on tag, brown wax

Grant  DYK/268  31 mar 1341

Contents:
William, son of Salamon de Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to William, son of John of Doungate, and his wife Margerie
1½ acres of land in Westfeld in Lamberhurst, abutting N and E on land of WS, S on land of Abbot and Convent of Bayham, W on land of John de Chytecroste
Witnesses: John de Wike, Thomas de Kyngewode, John de Doungate, Henry de Sandherst, Walter and John Sharp, Roger de Courtehop
Dated: Vigil of Branches and Psalms [Palm Sunday]. 15 Ed. III

Grant  DYK/269  7 May 1341

Contents:
William, son of Salamon de Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Thomas le Wallere of the same
Land at Sandhurst in Lamberhurst, abutting S on land of WS, N and W on land of John de Ch[ytec]roste, E on land of Henry de Sandherst
Witnesses: Thomas Thomas, Thomas de Kyngewode, Walter Conelard, Richard Beneys, Thomas Tannere, John de [?Wi]ke, Henry Sandherst, Robert de Courtehope
Dated: Monday on the morrow of the feast of St. John ante portam latinam. 15 Ed. III
Seal: on tag, white wax as DYK/4

Grant  DYK/270  27 April 1342

Contents:
William Doungate and his wife Margerie, to John de Sandherst, the elder
1½ acres of land in Westfeld in Lamberhurst, Kent, abutting E on land of JS, W on way between Kyngwode and Helmherst, S on lands of Abbot and Convent of Bayham, N on land of JS
Witnesses: John de Wyke and his brother Robert, Walter Wele, John de Lindrigg', Thomas de Lindrigg', William Michel, Thomas de Kyngwod
Dated: Saturday next after the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist. 16 Edward III
Seals: fragments, white wax

Grant  DYK/271  8 Sep 1344

Contents:
Master Walter de Lyndregg', to John de Sandherst, the elder, of Lamberhurst, Kent, and his wife Alice
Lands in Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Tudeley, and Capel, Kent (no details)
(i) To JS and AS for the term of their lives; (ii) remainder to Robert Sandherst, son of JS; (iii) remainder to John Sandherst, brother of RS; (iv) remainder to Richard, brother of RS; (v) remainder to John, son of RS. On condition that the lands are not alienated
Witnesses: John de Hodeleghe, John de Chitecroste, Walter Vele, Thomas Vele, Robert Bromfeld, William de Tollesle, Thomas de Lyndregg', John Sunnynlech, John Lyndregg', Edmund Thomas, Edmund Byrme
Dated: The feast of the Nativity of the BVM. 18 Ed. III
Seal: on tag, red wax, shield within an eight pointed star

Grant  DYK/272  2 Aug 1345

Contents:
William, son of Salamon de Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to John de Sandherst, the elder, and his wife Alice, and Robert, son of Alice
(i) Reversion of lands which were held by Agnes, widow of Henry de Sandherst, brother of WS, to JS, AS and their heirs; (ii) in default to John, brother of Robert, and his heirs; (iii) in default, to Richard, brother of Robert, and his heirs; (iv) in default to Joan, sister of JS
Witnesses: Thomas de Lyndregg, Thomas and John de Comsherst, Edmund Thomas, William Salot, Thomas, Richard, John and Edmund, sons of William Tomas, Roger de Courtehope
Seal; on tag, white Wax

Quitclaim  DYK/273  2 Aug 1345

Contents:
Walter, son of Salamon de Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Agnes, widow of Henry de Sandherst, brother of WS
Lands which belonged to Salamon de Sandherst in Lamberhurst
Witnesses: John de Lyndregg', William Salot, Edmund Berme, Thomas and John, sons of William Tomas, Thomas de Comsherst, John de Sonyngheleg', Thomas Berme, Roger de Courtehop'

Grant  DYK/274  21 Aug 1345

Contents:
Agnes, widow of Henry de Sandherst, of Lamberhurst, Kent, to John de Lyndregg', her brother
Houses, gardens, land etc. in Sandhurst in Lamberhurst (no details)
Witnesses: John de Wyke, Thomas de Kyngwode, Edmund and Robert Beyrme, Richard, John and Thomas, sons of William Thomas, Richard Michel, John de Sonygleg', 'sutor' [cobbler]
Dated: Sunday next after the feast of the Assumption of the BVM. 19 Ed. III

Grant  DYK/275  17 Jun 1349

Contents:
John de Sandherst, of Lamberhurst, Kent, son of John Thomas, to Robert de Sandherst, his son
Lands in St. Clement's, Sandwich, Amherst, Ealding [Yalding], Tudeley, Capel and Brenchley, Kent (no details)
(i) To RS and his heirs; (ii) in default to John, brother of RS; (iii) to Richard, brother of John
Witnesses: Thomas de Lindreg', John de Conesherst, John de Lyndreg', Thomas Michel, Richard Tomas, Thomas, his brother, Roger de Courtehope
Dated; the Feast of St. Botolph. 23 Ed. III
Seal: on tag, red wax, shield within eight-pointed star, a chevron with a mullet in sinister chief

Grant  DYK/277  11 May 1352

Deed damaged by water

Contents:
William Weley to Alice, widow of John de Sandherst
Lands in Lamberhurst, Kent (no details)
To AS for life and remainders as in DYK/275
Witnesses: Sir Richard de Tynfren [?], kt, Henry de Bermold, Nicholas de Hontyngton, John Wayte, Thomas de Tiloyun [?], Thomas de Lynderegge, Edmund Comb, Edmund Thomas, John de Lyndregge, Thomas Michel, Richard Michel, Roger de Snodbem, kt

Grant  DYK/278  25 Nov 1352

Contents:
Robert de Sandherst, to John de Sandherst, his brother
Land lying in Lyndregge between land of Thomas de Lyndregg' and land of Alice, widow of John de Sandherst. Land lying on Sandherst called Coupyngefeld and Coupyngebrok' between land and wood of John de Chitecrost and Agnes his mother, and a way called Salemonesforete, [in Lamberhurst, Kent)
Witnesses: John de Conesherst, Thomas, his brother, Richard Thomas, Robert Trome, 'sutor' [cobbler], Roger de Cortehope, John de Lyndregg, William Coupere
Dated: Sunday on the Feast of St. Katherine the Virgin. 26 Ed. III
Seal: fragment on tag, green wax, as in DYK/275

Grant  DYK/279  22 Oct 1353

Contents:
John, Robert and Edmund de Lyndregg, sons of John de Lyndregg, of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Alice, widow of John de Sandherst of the same
Lands in Sandherst in Lamberhurst to AS for life and remainders as in DYK/275
Witnesses: Thomas de Lyndregg, John de Conesherst, Robert le Birme, Richard Michel, Edmund Thomas, William Coupere, Richard Thomas
Dated: Tuesday next before the feast of SS. Simon and Jude. 27 Ed. III
Seals: three, (two on divided tag), green wax. One as in DYK/275: a chevron and a...; a [?] fleur de lys

Lease for 7 years at annual rent of 100s  DYK/280  14 Mar 1378

Contents:
Robert Sandherst of Ealdyng [Yalding], Kent, to Edmund Ketel of Horsmonden, Kent
Lands (no details) in Sandherst and Lamberhurst, Kent, reserving the woods to RS
EK is to thatch the houses with straw and heath at the end of the term. Husbandry clauses. EK is bound to RS in £10 to keep the covenants in the lease
Dated: at Ealdyng Sunday next after the feast of St. Gregory the Pope. 1 Ric. II
Seal: white wax

Demise  DYK/281  17 Dec 1403

Contents:
Richard Doncan of Ealdyng [Yalding], Kent, to Thomas Sandherst and his wife Joan, of the same
Lands (no details) in Sandherst in Lamberhurst, Kent, which RD held by grant of TS
Witnesses: Thomas Brenchesle, Thomas Waller', Thomas Remys, John Wyker', John Burre, John Mychel, Walter Stratford
Dated: at Lamberhurst Monday next after the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin. 5 Hen. IV
Seal: on tag, red wax, a fess with three martlets in chief

Grant  DYK/282  25 Jan 1433

Contents:
Joan, widow of Thomas Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Robert Lyndregg and William Thomas
Land in le Wyke in Lamberhurst. 1 piece called le Clyfeld, abutting E on land formerly of Walter Springett called le Blakelond, S on land of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, W on land of heirs of Thomas Sandherst, deceased, N on a way leading from a house formerly of Thomas Sandherst, deceased, to Chytecrostyswode. 1 piece called Dystelfeld, abutting S on the aforesaid way, W and N on land of heirs of Thomas Sandherst, deceased, and land of Thomas Tebbe, and E on land of Walter Springett
Lands were held by Thomas Sandherst, deceased, of the grant of John Tebbe, father of JS
Witnesses: Robert Wyke, William Dunkkes, John Hamond, John Poyle, Richard Lynderegg', the younger
Dated: Sunday in the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. 11 Hen. VI

Grant  DYK/283  30 Nov 1437

Contents:
John Sandherst, the elder, son of Thomas Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to William Sandherst, his brother, of Gillingham, Kent
All his share ['purpars'] in the third part of a messuage and outhouses in Sandherst in Lamberhurst, abutting S on land of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, N on land of Thomas Tebbe, W on land of Derndale, E on land of Hotheleye
Witnesses: Robert Wykere, John Hamond, William Dunke, Richard Manser, Ralph Stevyn
Dated: Sunday in the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. 16 Hen. VI
Seal: dark brown wax; letter I

Quitclaim  DYK/284  20 Dec 1447

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/283
Lands as in DYK/283
Seal: as DYK/283

Quitclaim  DYK/285  3 Dec 1447

Contents:
Richard Wallere of Speldhurst, Kent, esq. John Martyn, the elder, of Brenchley, Kent, and John Hamond of Lamberhurst, Kent, to William Lamkyn of Wadhurst
40 acres of land and wood in le Wyke in Lamberhurst which RW and JM held of the grant of Robert Wyke
Witnesses: William Sandherst, William Dunk, William Thomas, John Hoygekyn, John Poyle
Seals: (i) red wax, a Catherine wheel; (ii) dark brown wax, a crowned fleur-de-lys; (iii) red wax, letter I? crowned, between two stars

Quitclaim  DYK/286  28 Jan 1448

Contents:
Robert Wyke of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Robert Purs of Bocton Monchesey [Boughton Monchelsea], Kent, Thomas Elys, the elder and the younger, of Maidstone, Kent
Lands in le Wyke in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent, which RW and Walter Jud', now deceased, held of the grant of Joan, widow of Thomas Sprynget of Tonbridge, Kent
Witnesses: Thomas Tebbe, William Sandherst, John Hamond, William Thomas, John Poylle
Seal: red wax strengthened with a plaited rush; device illegible

Lease for 10 years at annual rent of 10s  DYK/287  10 Apr 1449

Contents:
Wylyam Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Thomas Maunsell, 'squyer'
40 acres of land in Lamberhurst, including crofts called Couplandys, Thystylfeeld, Bakhousfeeld, Westefeeld, 4 acres, Thre Cornard Crofte, Oddofeld, lyttyll m[ar]lyng, garden croft, grove called Coupyldwod
TM to pay 100s. at the sealing of the indenture, which with the annual rent amounts to £10. WS is bound to TM in £10 to perform the covenants in the lease

Will  DYK/288  30 Jun 1463

Contents:
William Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent
Lands which John Sampson of East Peckham, Kent, Simon Harres of Cliffe near Lewes, William Norton of Bocton Monchesey [Boughton Monchelsea], Kent, William Pottare of Wadhurst, and Edmund Peak of Brenchley, Kent, held of the feoffment of WS
The feoffees are to deliver the lands to Joan, wife of WS

Quitclaim  DYK/289  23 Sep 1466

Contents:
John Sampson of Horsmonden, Kent, and William Pottere of Frant, to William Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent
Land called Westfeld and Fowreacrys in Lamberhurst, abutting S on land of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, W on lands of Dernedale, N on land of Robert Kyppyng called Aysshefeld, E on land of WS
Lands were held by JS and WP and Edmund Peak, now deceased, of feoffment of WS
Witnesses: Thomas Tebbe, John Burre, the elder, John atte Chambre, William Melle, William Lynderegge
Seals: (i) red wax, a pelican in her piety; (ii) red wax, letter W

Deed of Confirmation  DYK/290  27 Sep 1466

Contents:
William Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, to Robert Kyppyng of Brenchley, Kent
2 pieces of land called Westfeld and Fowreacrys in Lamberhurst
Recites feoffment of even date declaring that WS shall pay RK 5 marks on 29 Sept. 1473 and if he makes default then RK is to pay 33s. 4d. to WS and the land is to remain to RK
Witnesses: Thomas Tebbe, John Burre, the elder, John atte Chambre, John Stanard, William Lynderegge

Grant  DYK/291  4 Apr 1468

Contents:
Thomas Elys of Maidstone, Kent, to William Sandherst of Lamberhurst, Kent, and Henry Stydulff of Tudeley, Kent
Lands in le Wyke in Lamberhurst, which TE, Robert Purs and TE the elder, now deceased, held of the grant and feoffment of William Lambkyn of Wadhurst
Witnesses: Thomas Tebbe, William Lynderegge, Simon Trome, Thomas Dunk, Thomas Hoyggekyn
Seal: on tag, red wax; a poor impression of a mounted figure

Grant  DYK/292  4 Oct 1469


Related information: See DYK/288

Contents:
William Pottare to William Sandherst, Stephen Hogge, gent, and his son Ralph
Lands in Lamberhurst which WP, with John Sampson, Simon Harres, William Norton and Edmund Pakk held of the grant and feoffment of William Sandherst
Witnesses: Henry Stydolf, gent, John Chambyr, Robert Hall
Seal: red wax, a merchant's mark

Demise  DYK/293  5 Oct 1469

Contents:
William Sandherst, Stephen Hogge, gent, and his son Ralph to John Culpepyr, kt, Richard Ford, Henry Awger, esq, and John Wybarn esq
JC, RF, HA and JW to pay £10 on 29 Sep 1470 and 10 marks annually thereafter until the sum of 95 marks is paid
Witnesses: Henry Stydolf, gent, John Chambyr, Robert Hall
Seals: (i) red wax, a pelican in her piety; (ii) and (iii) missing; (iv) red wax, a merchant's mark

Quitclaim  DYK/294  31 Jun 1476

Contents:
William Sandherst, Stephen Hogge, gent, and his son Ralph to John Wybarn esq
Lands in Lamberhurst, Kent (no details)
Warranty clause from WS to JW

Quitclaim  DYK/295  24 Oct 1478

Contents:
William Sandherst, Stephen Hogge, gent, and his son Ralph to John Colepepyr, kt, Richard Forde, Henry Awger, esq, and John Wybarn esq
Lands in Lamberhurst, Kent (no details)
Warranty clause from WS to JW
Seals: three on a tongue; (i) red wax, a crowned letter W

Quitclaim  DYK/296  20 may 1490

Contents:
Benedicta, daughter and heir of William Sandherst, widower, to Richard Guldforde, kt, Robert Rede, serjeant-at-law, John Shosewell, Edmund Denny, Robert Harrys, Thomas Stone, William Crotunden, the elder, John Edward and John Wynter, feoffees of John Wybarne, esq
Tenement called Sandeherst in Lamberhurst, Kent (no details)
Witnesses: John Ryngden, William Roper, John Fowle, smith
Seal: red wax, with remains of hay seeds; device illegible

Final Concord for £220  DYK/297  1572

Contents:
Michaelmas 1572
John Abrooke, plaintiff, v Thomas Darell, esq, and his wife Mary, and son Henry Darell, defendants
3 messuages, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 200 acres land, 30 acres meadow, 70 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, 40 acres heath and furze in Lamberhurst, Brenchley and Maidstone, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/297: Michaelmas 1572  DYK/298  [n.d.]

Bond in £50  DYK/299  18 Oct 1572

Contents:
Thomas Darell of East Peckham, Kent, esq, and his son Henry, to John Abroke of Frogfirle in Alfriston, gent
To perform covenants in deed of 2 Oct 1572, whereby TD and HD conveyed messuage called Sandherst to JA
Witnesses: Edmunde Pelham, Barnabe Goche

Grant of Annuity of £10  DYK/300  26 May 1589

Contents:
J[ohn] Abrooke of [Litl]ington, gent, to Robert Abrooke, son and heir of JA, and Marie Moore daughter of Thomas Moore of Ringmer, gent
Annuity of £10 from tenement of JA at Frogefierll to RA and MM for the life of JA and his wife Joan
Witnesses: John Moslay, Thomas Sharpe, the elder, of Ringmer, Samuel Blackemay

Marriage Settlement  DYK/301  26 May 1589

Contents:
John Abrooke of Litlington, gent; Thomas Moore of Ringmer, gent,; Robert Abrooke, son and heir of JA, and Mary Moore daughter of TM
1. Lands called Sandherst in Lamberhurst and Pembury, Kent (no details)
A marriage is to be solemnized between Robert Abrooke and Mary Moore. JA grants
1. To the uses (i) of JA and his wife Alice for life; (ii) of RA and the heirs of RA; (iii) to the heirs of RA; (iv) to the right heirs of JA
2. Manor of Lees in Hurstpierpoint, 1 barn, 2 meadows called Sweetridge Meades (24 acres), the two Butts (20 acres), the Bordeyarde (12 acres), 1 croft at Danworthe (2 acres), 6 acres land at Brynebridge, 1 garden plot, in all 60 acres. Also the yearly crop on Danworthe meade; all in Hurstpierpoint. Copyhold land of TM in Framfield
TM grants 2. to the uses of (v) TM and his wife Joan for life; (vi) of RA and his heirs; (vii) to the heirs of Mary Moore; (viii) to the right heirs of TM. Reserves lease for 7 years between TM and John Threele of Hurstpierpoint, esq, of the Manor of Lees at a yearly rent of £12 6s. 8d. Recites indenture of 25 May 1589 whereby TM granted an annuity of £10 to RA for 4 years
Witnesses: John Moslay, Thomas Sharpp, the elder, of Ringmer, Samuell Blackemay

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale, Feoffment) for £1300  DYK/302, 303  1 & 2 May 1606

Contents:
Robert Brooke otherwise Abrooke of Alfriston, gent, to Thomas Dyke, the elder, of Pembury, Kent, gent
Messuage called Sandherst, 1 barn, and 317 acres land in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent, abutting E and S on lands of Edward Filmer, kt, called the Stubbs, S on woods of Lord Montague called the Rear, W on lands of TD called Dornedall Wood, N and E on lands of Richard Kipping and Walter Henley, gent, formerly of Walter Mayney, esq
Reserving an annuity of £20 granted by RB to Honor Lutterell and her heirs, of Hever, Kent, by deed of 23 Jan 1604. Reserving Bargain and Sale of 15 Dec 1604: RB, John Wallis and George Collinge of all the timber on wood called Ould Sandherst (100 acres) for one year
Reserving lease of part of the premises made by word from RB to the widow of Lawrence Brooker for 1 year, and the rent of £40 is to be paid to TD. Reserving an annuity of £10 to Mary Brooke, wife of RB, made by John Brooke, father of RB. The annuities to Honor Lutterell and Mary Brooke are to be made void in 1 month
Witnesses: Launcelot Lovelace, Thomas Rootes, Nicholas Denley, George Denley, William Broune, John Fuggle, Jasper Broker, William Fuggle, Thomas Dike, the younger
Seal on DYK/302: on tag, red wax, merchant's mark 'RB'

Bond in £1300  DYK/304  1 May 1606

Contents:
Robert Brooke otherwise Abrooke of Alfriston, to Thomas Dyke, the elder, of Pembury, Kent, gent
Lands as in DYK/303
Condition that RB quitclaims his rights to TD
Witnesses: Christopher Brooke, Nicholas Denley, Thomas Tailor

Final Concord for £200  DYK/305  1606

Contents:
Trinity 1606
Thomas Dyke, the elder, gent, plaintiff, v Robert Brooke otherwise Abrooke, gent, and his wife Mary, defendants
1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 40 acres land, 16 acres meadow, 90 acres pasture, 130 acres wood, 300 acres heath and furze in Lamberhurst and Brenchley

Conveyance (Settlement)  DYK/306  26 Dec 1651

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to William Dyke, the younger, his son
143 acres of woodland called Greate Sandherst Wood, Sandherst Coppice 'neere the house', Colewoods, Colewood Coppice, the Lond Strakes and 3 other coppices in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent
On marriage to be solemnized between WD the younger and Elizabeth Penkherst, daughter of John Cooper Penkherst of Mayfield, deceased. Premises to be held to the use of WD the younger. Timber reservation
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Richard Dyke, George Hussey, John Houghton

Counterpart of DYK/306  DYK/307  26 Dec 1651

Mortgage (Lease for 100 years)  DYK/308  2 Mar 1671

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Raphe Snowden of St. Giles-in-the-fields, Middlesex, gent
Messuage called Sandherst in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent, now in occupation of WD and Edward Baldocke
WD to pay £15 on 4 Sep 1671 and £515 on 4 Mar 1672
Witnesses: John Woolerd, John Mawson, Robert Ryther

Counterpart of DYK/308  DYK/309  2 Mar 1671

Contents:
Witnesses: Henry Threele, Joseph Gifford

Dungates and Kyngewodes  [no ref.]  1421-1583

Grant  DYK/310  23 Jan 1420

Contents:
Henry Astyn of Horsmonden, Kent, to William Hoggekyn of Lamberhurst, Kent
5 pieces of land called Dungates at Kynggewode in Lamberhurst, abutting E on lands of John Kynggewode, S on lands of the Abbot of Bayham, W and N on lands formerly of Robert Kynggewode
HA held lands by grant of Thomas Dungate and William Comden
Witnesses: John Waller, John Courthope, Richard Adam, William Dunbe, Ralph Clyve
Seal: on tag, red wax, 'W'

Grant  DYK/311  31 mar 1432

Contents:
John Somer of Lamberhurst, Kent, to John Kyngewode of the same
1 croft called Wodewelonde in Lamberhurst at Kyngewode. JK has granted to JS 1 croft called Southfeld at Kyngewode
Refers to charters of feoffment of even date
Witnesses: John Hamon, John ....egg, William Hoggekyn, William Thomas, Ralph Clyve
Endorsement: List of 38 names, some with amounts of money against them. Headed 'inter Begham quer' et Michelham def'

Grant  DYK/312  2 Jan 1446

Contents:
William Hogekyn of Lamberhurst, Kent, to John Hogekyn, his son, and Thomas Berme, son of Robert Berme of the same
Messuage, garden, 4 pieces of land (13 acres) in Lamberhurst, abutting S and W on lands of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, N and E between lands of John Kynggewode, Adam Kynggewode and John Somyr, with a stream running from the messuage to a place called le Strodgate. The messuage and lands were called the Dunggate, 'ex antiquo'
Witnesses: William Sandherst, Robert Wyke, John Kynggewode, Adam Kynggewode, Robert Berme, John Hammond, Thomas Dunk'
Seal: on tag, red wax, 'R'

Quitclaim  DYK/313  12 Jun 1446

Contents:
Thomas Remys, the elder, to John Hogekyn and Thomas Berme
Messuage, garden, and 5 pieces of land in Lamberhurst, Kent, called Dunggatys (14 acres)

Quitclaim  DYK/314  6 Oct 1450

Contents:
Richard Astyn, John Astyn, of Maidstone, Kent, Thomas Astyn of Goudhurst, Kent, son of Henry Astyn formerly of Goudhurst, to John Hoyggekyn of Lamberhurst
Lands as in DYK/312
Witnesses: John Waller, Ralph Clyve, William Eps, William Coggere, John Foghyll

Grant  DYK/315  23 Aug 1455

Contents:
Adam Kyngewodde of Lamberhurst, Kent, to John Somer, the elder, of Shoreham, Kent
Messuage on le Netherhoke called 'Kyngewod tenyment', 3 gardens, 4 pieces of land, 1 wood called Kyngewod, abutting W on lands of Thomas Hendy, E on lands of Simon Hope, N on common called le Hookdowne, S on lands of Thomas Gyldrege. 1 piece of land called Barneton, abutting S on land of John Stephen, N on lands of Thomas Gyldrege, E on the King's highway from Wadhurst to Bayham, W on lands of Thomas Bromley. 4 Pieces of land at Kyngewod, abutting S on lands of JS, N on lands of John Kyngewod, E on a wood of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, W on lands of John Kyngewod
Witnesses: William Patendon, John Stephen, Richard Carpenter, John Fowell, John Body
Dated: on the vigil of St. Bartholomew the Apostle 33 Hen. VI

Grant for 8 marks  DYK/316  26 Jun 1479

Contents:
William Aps of Frant, to John Hoghkyn, William Hoghkyn and William Haler
2 messuages, 3 gardens, 38 acres of land called Kyngewodes and Dongates in Lamberhurst, Kent
JH, WH, and W Haler to pay 8 marks at the rate of 17s. 9d. annually on All Souls Day [2 Nov]. If there is default in payment WA is to be seised of the land
Witnesses: James Patynden, William Rycard', John Hendy, the elder, William Lynderegh, Edward Thomas

Mortgage  DYK/317  20 Jan 1493

Contents:
William Haler of Brenchley, Kent, to Alisaunder Culpeper, esq, Harry Darrell, gent, Nicholas Fowle, John Foule of Lamberhurst, Kent, and William Patynden, the younger, of Benenden, Kent
Half of 2 messuages, 3 gardens, 15 pieces of land called Kyngewodys and Dungates in Lamberhurst
Refers to indenture of even date. Recites that William Hogekyn of Lamberhurst, now deceased, bought from David Gyffray of the same, deceased, land called Mydremedys in Lamberhurst for £20. WH paid £12 but died intestate leaving £8 unpaid. WH left issue William, Agnes and Elizabeth under age. Jane, widow of WH married John Chowry, who with Alisaunder Culpeper and Harry Darrell arranged that the lands should be saved for the children of WH. William Haler, as feoffee of William Hogekyn paid £8 by mortgaging the above premises to Nicholas Fowle. William Hogekyn, the younger, is to repay £8 at age 21
Seals: four, on tags: (i) letter M; (ii) armorial; (iii) broken; (iv) a bird

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/318  5 May 1542

Contents:
Walter Mayny, gent, one of the sons of John Mayny of Biddenden, Kent, to John Wylsham otherwise Cuttelar of Nettlestead, Kent, husbandman, one of the sons of Thomas Wylsham, formerly of Lamberhurst, Kent
Lands called Kyngewodd and Dungattes (52 acres) in Lamberhurst, abutting E on wood called Strodewodde formerly of the Abbot and Convent of Bayham, S and W on lands of the abbey called le Parke and Kyngewodde, N and E on lands of Thomas Darrell, esq, called Hartisrede, Hawkewodde and Talbot Field
Witnesses: Thomas Darrell, George Whetenhall,... ..., Anthony..., Robert..., [others illegible]
Seal: Armorial. Parted per pale, three chevrons between three cinquefoils

Bargain and Sale for £180  DYK/319  20 Sep 1581

Contents:
Thomas Coveney of Snodland, Kent, yeoman, to James Hendle of Lamberhurst, Kent, yeoman
Lands called Kingwood Croft and Dungates in occupation of Robert Kippinge and John Ingerfield, (54 acres) in Lamberhurst, and a way between the aforesaid lands and Kippinge Cross
Witnesses: John Coveney, William Hendle, John Stephen, John Standen

Bond in £240  DYK/320  20 Sep 1581

Contents:
Thomas Coveney to James Hendle as in DYK/319
To perform covenants in an indenture of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/319

Bargain and Sale for £180  DYK/321  18 Jan 1583

Contents:
James Hendle of Lamberhurst, Kent, yeoman, to Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/319
Witnesses: Richard Kyppinge, Edward Bennet, Laurence Edmett

Quitclaim  DYK/322  19 Jan 1583

Contents:
Parties and lands as in DYK/321

Final Concord for 160 marks  DYK/323  1583

Contents:
Easter 1583
Thomas Dyke, plaintiff, v Thomas Coveney and his wife Alice, defendants
2 tofts, 20 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 20 acres pasture, 15 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Kent

Lands of John Pawley  [no ref.]  1640-1696

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £250  DYK/324  23 Nov 1640

Contents:
William Hendley of Lamberhurst, Kent, gent, to Edward Cayley, the elder, and the younger, of Brenchley, Kent
Messuage in occupation of John Pawley, barn, close, garden, orchard and 20 acres of land and wood in Lamberhurst, abutting E on the highway leading from Lamberhurst to Tonbridge, S on land of WH called Whitland, S and W on lands of William Dyke, clerk, and lands of William Roberts, gent, N on lands of Thomas Lamberte, gent, and lands of the heirs of Walter Kypping, gent
Witnesses: John Pattenden, John Pawley, John Hooper, the elder

Conveyance (Lease and Re-lease)  DYK/325, 326  1696

Contents:
For (i) £18 1s. 6d. (ii) £69 18s. 6d. 18 & 19 Feb 1696
Joseph Williams of London, gent; John Dyke of Frant, esq; Sarah Bradgate, wife of Edward Bradgate of London, gent
Moiety of tenement and barn and lands in Lamberhurst, late of William Cayley, deceased, and then of William Allen, and all other lands and tenements of Edward and Sarah Bradgate in Lamberhurst (no details)
Recites indenture of 6 May 1695 between SB and JW whereby the parties covenanted to levy a fine to the use that the premises be conveyed to JW to sell them, and the proceeds were to go to SB. JW now conveys the land to JD and receives £18 1s. 6d. as his costs from SB. The consideration of £69 18s 6d. goes to SB
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, William Neale

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £90  DYK/327  25 Apr 1696

Contents:
Elizabeth Cayley of Brenchley, Kent, spinster, to John Dyke of Frant, esq
Moiety of tenement in occupation of William Allen and formerly of John Pawley, and a barn and six pieces of land belonging thereto in occupation of William Allen, and two pieces of woodland; in all 20 acres in Lamberhurst, abutting E on the highway leading from Lamberhurst to Tonbridge, S on lands called Whitelands, S and W on lands of John Dyke, and lands formerly of William Roberts, gent, W on lands of Mr. Lambert, formerly of Walter Kippinge, and now of [blank]. All which premises William Kayley, gent, devised by will to Elizabeth and Sarah Cayley
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Thomas King, Richard Taylar

Whitelands and Mowsell Field  [no ref.]  1662-1673

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/328  26 Aug 1662

Contents:
Michael Burr of Sundridge, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Ellen; Mary Henley of the same, spinster; John Cowlard of the same, yeoman, and Thomas Greene of Sevenoaks, Kent, mercer
1. Lands called Whitelands (16 acres) and Whitelands Wood (7 acres) and Mowsell Field (10 acres) in occupation of Edward Cayley and MB
2. Messuage, barn, and orchard in occupation of William Brooker; piece of meadow (4 acres); land called the Ham (8 acres) and 2½ acres meadow in occupation of William Brooker; messuage in occupation of [left blank] Paddocke, widow. All in Lamberhurst, Kent
1. Is to be held to the uses of (i) MB for life; (ii) of the heirs of MB; (iii) of the right heirs of 1 Burr. 2. is to be held to the uses (iv) of MH for life; (v) of MB for life; (vi) to the heirs of MB; (vii) of the right heirs of 1 Burr
Witnesses: William Hendley, Thomas Martin, Thomas Tomlyn, John Lovell, Albert Terrey

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £150  DYK/329  25 Mar 1667

Contents:
Michael Burr of Lamberhurst, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Ellen, to Richard Rich of Seal, Kent, gent
Lands called Whitlands (16 acres) and Mowsell Field (10 acres) in occupation of Edward Cayley; and Whiteland Woods (7 acres) in occupation of MB in Lamberhurst
Covenant to Levy a Fine. MB to repay £168 finally by 25 Mar 1669
Witnesses: George Toller, Dan. Newman, W. Allen

Counterpart of DYK/329  DYK/330  25 Mar 1667

Final Concord for £60  DYK/331  Easter 1667

Contents:
Richard Rich, gent, plaintiff, v Michael Burr and his wife Ellen, defendants
13 acres land, 13 acres pasture, 10 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Kent

Assignment of Mortgage for £150  DYK/332  25 Mar 1671

Contents:
Richard Rich of Oxford, Kent, gent, Michael Burr of Lamberhurst, yeoman, and his wife Ellen, to Thomas How of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman
Lands as in no DYK/329
Assignment of mortgage to TH. MB to repay £159 by 26 Mar 1673
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Samuell Butler, George Petley

Counterpart of DYK/332  DYK/333  25 Mar 1671

Quitclaim  DYK/334  22 Aug 1672

Contents:
Michael Burr of Lamberhurst, yeoman, to Thomas Howe of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman
Lands as in no DYK/329
Recites indenture of 25 Mar 1671
Witnesses:Thomas Weller, Samuell Butler, William Hendley

Conveyance  DYK/335  4 Apr 1673

Contents:
Thomas How of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Susanna, Michael Burr of Lamberhurst, yeoman and his wife Ellen, William Dyke of Frant, esq
Lands as in no DYK/329
Recites indentures of 25 Mar 1667, 25 Mar 1671, and lease of 2 Apr 1673. Covenant to levy a fine
Witnesses: George Bolney, Thomas Selby, Thomas Weller

Final concord for £60  DYK/336  1673

Contents:
Easter 1673
William Dyke, esq, plaintiff, v Michael Burr and his wife Ellen, Thomas How and his wife Susanna, defendants
26 acres land, 7 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Kent

Mortgage (Lease for 100 years) for £100  DYK/337  8 Apr 1673

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Thomas Howe of Tonbridge, Kent
Lands as in no DYK/329
WD is to repay £103 to TH by 8 Oct 1673
Endorsement: 'about the first of november 1674 I Rec'ed nine pounes for an yeere an a halfes in trust for this mortgag'
Witnesses: George Bolney, Thomas Weller

Bond in £200  DYK/338  8 Apr 1673

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Thomas Howe of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: George Bolney, Thomas Weller

Dyke Property - Brenchley & Pembury, Kent  [no ref. or date]

Sinderheld and Chitecroste lands  [no ref.]  1344-1398

Grant  DYK/339  1344

Contents:
1344 (17 Ed.III)
Richard de Elmehyrst and Matilda, his mother, to John de Chitecroste
Land called Sinderheld in Brenchley, Kent, abutting E on the lands of JC, W on a way leading from the wood of JC at Benecrouche, N on land of RE
Witnesses: Walter Colpeper, John Colpeper, John de Hodlega, William, his brother, John Wyge, Robert, his brother, Walter le Wele, Robert Grigel

Quitclaim  DYK/340  1398

Contents:
1398 (21 Ric.II)
Osanna Chycechroste and Joan Wylyam, widows, to John Tebbe of Brenchley, Kent Lands in Pembury, Kent, (no details)
Renounces rights to lands after death of John Chychechroste, brother of OC
Dated: at Tonbridge
Seals: on tag (i) brown wax, broken, but probably religious; (ii) brown wax, a stag

Slower, Gedgis and Spyrches  [no ref.]  1461-1667

Extract from the will of George Bur of Milhall in Alisford, who died 10 Jul 1461  DYK/341  nd, c1530

Contents:
1 piece of land called Slowre in Pepynbery [Pembury, Kent]
Land to go to John [Joan ? see endorsement] Bur, son of John Bur, butcher, after the death of Marion, wife of George Bur. To him and his heirs, with reversion to the heirs of George Bur
Endorsement: 'testament georgii Burr of the slowar given to Johan [deleted] Jone his daughter & her heirs in Ao dmi 1461'

General Quitclaim  DYK/342  20 May 1464

Contents:
John Burre, the elder, of Brenchley, Kent, to William Gelowe of Brenchley

Demise  DYK/343  1 Jul 1482

Contents:
William Burre of Goudhurst, Kent, and John Godyng of Great Peckham, Kent, to John Burre, of Brenchley, Kent
All Lands in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent, which WB and Richard Colpeper, the younger, esq, John Sampson, Geoffrey Peake, Thomas Latter, Richard Latter, Robert Latter and Humfrey Latter held by grant and feoffment from JB
Witnesses: John Bate, John Stonarde, Thomas Fystynden, Richard Hoget, Richard Moyse

Quitclaim  DYK/344  30 Jun 1482

Contents:
Richard Colpeper, the younger, esq, John Sampson, gent, Geoffrey Peake, Thomas Latter, Richard Latter, Robert Latter and Humfrey Latter, to William Burre of Goudhurst, Kent, and John Godyng of Great Peckham, Kent
All lands in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent, which RC and JS held by grant and feoffment from John Burre of Brenchley, son of the late John Burre

Bond in 40 marks  DYK/345  13 Jun 1494

Contents:
Thomas Kippyng of Brenchley, Kent, yeoman, to William Downer, John Wygge and Thomas Wygge
Piece of land called Gedgis and Spirches in Brenchley, Kent
TK to accept the arbitration of William Rette, clerk, William Whetnall, esq, Edward Culpeper, esq, and Robert Naylor, gent, in a dispute over the land between TK and WD, JW & TW

Quitclaim  DYK/346  12 Aug 1498

Contents:
Robert Walter of Penshurst, Kent, to Thomas Kyppynge of
Lands in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent, which were once held by John Rycolfe otherwise John Chamber and his wife Elene, now deceased

Quitclaim  DYK/347  18 Jun 1502

Contents:
John Wygge of Salehurst, to William Downner of Brenchley, Kent
Land called Slowre (30 acres) formerly held by George Burre, in Pembury, Kent

Quitclaim  DYK/348  13 Jul 1509

Contents:
Thomas Wygge of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, one of the sons of Joan, daughter of John Burre, formerly of Brenchley, Kent, deceased, to William Downer and Thomas, his son, of Brenchley
2 pieces of land and wood called Spyrches (8 acres) in Brenchley, Kent; 30 acres of land and wood called Slowre and Beamecrowche in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent
Witnesses: Thomas Bradbregge, Thomas Darrell, Andrew Fystynden

Quitclaim  DYK/349  6 Oct 1518

Contents:
Thomas Wigge of West Malling, Kent, carpenter, to William Downer of Brenchley, Kent
Land called Gedgys in Brenchley, Kent
Which descended to TW by right of his mother

Grant  DYK/350  8 Sep 1527

Contents:
Agnes Downer, widow of William Downer of Brenchley, Kent, to Thomas Downer, her son, Robert Halar, John Chekcell, John Turt and William Willard of the same
Lands in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent, which descended to AD through her father, John Burre
TD et al. to pay 26s. 9d. to AD annually for the term of her life
Witnesses: Robert Halar, John Mawde [Robert Burr deleted]

Feoffment  DYK/351  19 Aug 1540

Contents:
Thomas Downer of Pembury, Kent, son and heir of William Downer and Agnes, his wife, daughter of John Burr, the younger, of Brenchley, Kent, to John Tortte and John Marcer of Brenchley
1 messuage newly built, 1 garden, 7 pieces of land and 1 wood called Slowers (40 acres) in Pembury, Kent, held of the court of Birling
Seal: on tag, black wax, 'W'

Conveyance (Demise)  DYK/352  20 Aug 1540

Contents:
John Tortte of Brenchley, Kent, and John Mercer of the same, to Thomas Downer and his wife Alice
Lands in Pembury, Kent as in DYK/351
Witnesses: Laurence Morley, writer, John Ongley, the elder, George Ongley, Nicholas Dunbregge
Seals: two, on tags, black wax

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/353  12 Sep 1550

Contents:
Simon Lynch of Cranbrook, Kent, gent, to John Goorley of Brenchley, Kent, Richard Were otherwise Somer of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
1 messuage, barn, garden, 7 pieces of land, two copses and 'le Forstall' called Slowers (45 acres) in Pembury and Brenchley, Kent. Abutting E and S on lands of Thomas Kypping, S and W on lands of John crouch, N and E on lands of Thomas Crouch, and of the heirs of William Kypping
SL appoints John Lampard of Cranbrook his attorney to deliver seisin
Witnesses: Thomas Kyppyng, Richard Wymesherste, Jamys Oxley, Richard Comber, Thomas Poyll, Richard Kyppying
Seal: on tag, red wax (merchants mark)

Quitclaim  DYK/354  15 Sep 1550

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/353
Lands as in DYK/353
Witnesses: John Lampard, Thomas Nicholas

Quitclaim  DYK/355  10 Oct 1550

Contents:
John Goorley of Brenchley, Kent, yeoman, to Richard Were otherwise Somer of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
Lands in Pembury and Brenchley, Kent as in DYK/353
Witnesses: Thomas Kyppyng, John Lampard, Richard Wymysherst, Jamys Oxley, Richard Comber, Thomas Poyll
Seal: red wax, letter I between two crosses

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £89  DYK/356  7 Feb 1587

Contents:
Martin Were of Boxley, Kent, yeoman, to Thomas Wyke of Pembury, Kent, yeoman
Messuage, barn, orchard, garden, and lands called Slowar in occupation of John Ducke, in Pembury, Kent
Witnesses: Thomas Cratcher and Richard Fovgelle of Pembury, Haman Borman of East Malling, Walter Coiffe of Brenchley, Thomas Daddes and Stephen Bredgeman of Pembury

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £5  DYK/357  7 Sep 1667

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to James Hartridge of Pembury, Kent, yeoman
1 'Slipe' of ground lying at E end of woodland of WD belonging to a messuage called Slower in Pembury, Kent, abutting E against the hedge dividing the strip from lands of William Neale, gent, 16 feet by 32 rods, W on rest of the piece of woodland, N on lands of JH, S on highway leading from Tepredge to Kingstoole
Witnesses: Thomas Stede, John Eversefield

Miscellaneous Pembury deeds  [no ref.]  1550-1669

Licence for 20 years  DYK/358  4 Oct 1550

Contents:
Thomas Darell, the elder, and Thomas Darell, the younger
John Barham of Woodland in Wadhurst
Licence to overflow and make a pond on land of JB called Springetts near 'Orgars Broke' in Pembury, Kent
Annual payment by the Darells at rate of 2s. an acre
Witness: Thomas Caroll

Petition  DYK/359  1625/40

Contents:
Gouldinge Johnson of Pembury, Kent, to Thomas, 1st Baron Coventry, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal
1 messuage, 2 acres of land in Pembury in occupation of Robert Fathers; 1 messuage and 10 acres in Pembury in occupation of Thomas Crooch
Recites that title deeds of the properties are in the hands of William Dyke of Frant and William Benge of Pembury and asks for restitution of them
Witness: Richard Thomas

Deed to Lead the uses of a Fine  DYK/360  25 Oct 1669

Contents:
Rowland Beresford of Pembury, Kent, clerk, and Frances, his wife, daughter of John Eversfield, yeoman, of the same, to William Dyke of Frant, esq, and Edward Masters of the same, clerk
Moiety of 2 messuages called Hawles and the moiety of the barns, gardens, etc, and 5 pieces of pasture (12 acres) in Pembury; half of the lands of RB were purchased by Frances Eversfield (later Beresford) and John Eversfield, her father, from Thomas Boakes and John Crowhurst
Covenant to levy a fine in Michaelmas Term 1669. To the uses (i) of Frances Beresford; (ii) of Frances Beresford, daughter of RB and the heirs of her body; (iii) of Rowland Beresford and his heirs
Witnesses: George Bolney, Francis Hanbury

Dyke Property - Rotherfield (Maynards Lands)  [no ref. or date]

Falkelegh  [no ref.]  1422-1614

Grant  DYK/361  12 Oct 1422

Contents:
William Falkelegh of Rotherfield, draper, to John Falkelegh, 'trogge' of Rotherfield
(i) Land called Le Falkelegh in Rotherfield, abutting E and S on lands of JF, W of lands of Walter Smart, N on lands of WF and JF
(ii) Land called Le Downe. In all 11 acres
(i) Was held by WF by grant and feoffment of William Blacchynglegh
Witnesses: John Stodherde, Richard Stodherde, Thomas Kent, Richard Fogyll, 'trogge', Nicholas Catt
Dated: Sunday next after the feast of St. Denis. 1 Hen.VI
Seal: on tag, red wax

Demise  DYK/362  3 Nov 1478

Contents:
John Fermour, William Stolpull, Thomas a Kent and Simon Goldsmyth, to John Fenys, kt, William Gildregge, and John Staple
1 Messuage called Falkelegh in Rotherfield, which JF, WS, TK, and SG had of the grant of John Falkele
Witnesses: John Catte, John Sawyer, Robert Mason

Bargain and Sale  DYK/363  3 Apr 1570

Contents:
William Sawyer of Falmer, yeoman, Thomas and Edward Sawyer of Rotherfield, tanners, to William Aderowle of Rotherfield, yeoman, and his wife Joan
Land called Culvertrest (2 acres) abutting E on the King's highway leading from the house of the late Thomas Sawyer to Argattes Hill, S on land of Thomas Sawyer called Le Herst, W on watercourse running through Le Herst. Land called Fawkley (8 acres) abutting E on land of Staplye called 'le ten acres', N on land of Thomas Stapley called 'le six acres', W on the King's highway, and S on land of Thomas Aderowle called Le Fawlkey
Witnesses: John Gane, Gregory Gane, Stephen Alchorne, William Farmer
Seals: three, on tags, white wax

Bargain and Sale for £510  DYK/364  1 May 1614

Contents:
John Stapley to Richard Maynard, both of Rotherfield, yeomen
Messuage, 1 barn and lands called Fawkles (46 acres) in Rotherfield, and 2 pieces of land called the Little and Great Down (6 acres), abutting N on the highway leading from Townerowe Cross to Lege Brook, W and N on lands of Adam Catt and Gilbert à Wood, S and W on highway leading from Townerowe Cross to Tulleshache and the lands of RM, and E on lands called Bletchingly
Witnesses: Nicholas Eversfield, Robert Milsted, Henry Michell, William Oling

Feoffment  DYK/365  5 May 1614

Contents:
John Stapley to Richard Maynard as in DYK/364
Lands in Rotherfield as in DYK/364
Witnesses: Nicholas Eversfield, Robert Milsted, Henry Michell, William Oling

Falkeleys  [no ref.]  1461-1597

Grant  DYK/366  13 Apr 1461

Contents:
Thomas Hosmer of Rotherfield to Thomas Bocher of the same
Lands in Mayfield and Rotherfield [no details] which TH held with John Penkherst, deceased, from the grant of Thomas Bochyr
Witnesses: John Knyth, the elder, Nicholas Bowyer, Ralph [Raduf] Frye

Grant  DYK/367  1 Apr 1564

Contents:
John Staple, the elder, of Rotherfield, to Thomas Alchorne of Mayfield
Annuity of 33s. 4d. out of the lands of JS of which the principal tenement is called Valkeleys [Falkeleys] in Mayfield and Rotherfield
The annuity is to be void if JS pays £20 to TA within 3 years
Witnesses: Gregory Aynscomb, Thomas Rolfe, the elder, Robert Duke, William Lucke

Final Concord for 130 marks  DYK/368  1569

Contents:
Easter 1569
John Fawkenor and John Wenam, plaintiffs, v John Staple, Thomas Staple and Nicholas Staple, defendants
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 60 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 40 acres pasture, 20 cares wood, 10 acres heath and furze in Rotherfield and Mayfield

Deed to declare the uses of a fine  DYK/369  2 Oct 1569

Contents:
John Fawkenor of Waldron, yeoman, and John Wenam of Laughton, yeoman, to John, Thomas, and Nicholas Staple, of Rotherfield, brothers, yeomen
(A) Messuage called Fawkeles in Rotherfield and 6 acres land called the Greate Downe and Lyttle Downe, abutting N on the highway from Townerowe Crosse to Tolles Hatcheoke, S from Townerowe Crosse to Legebrooke, W from Legebrooke on the land of Master Parker and William Atherowle to Tolles Hatcheoke, in all 52 acres. Land called the Sowte in Mayfield
(B) Land called Stutchers and Swyars, abutting E on the highway from 'the marle pytt in the herst' to Slowe Croste Hill to Tolles Hatcheoke, to Sloongebarre, and from Slongebarne to lands of William Farmer, and from there to the marl pit in the hurst, and residue of land called the Sowte, in all 60 acres
(C) Messuage, garden and ¾ acre land in Rotherfield
(A) Is to be held to the uses of (i) Thomas Staple and his heirs; (ii) of John Staple and his heirs; (iii) in default of which, to the right heirs of John Staple, deceased, father of the brothers Staple. According to provision in will of John Staple, deceased
(B) Is to be held to the uses of (iv) Nicholas Staple; (v) to the right heirs of John Staple, deceased
(C) Is to be held to the uses of (vi) Robert Staple, uncle of the brothers Staple, and his heirs
Witnesses: John Pupp, Philip Gylham, Richard Wenham, John Wellar
Seal: the letters "I W" between sprigs

Final Concord for £120: Michaelmas 1597  DYK/370  1597

Contents:
John Atree, plaintiff, v Nicholas Staple and his wife Anne, and John Staple, defendants
1 messuage, 1 barn, 2 gardens, 1 orchard, 25 acres land, 16 acres meadow, 20 acres pasture, 20 acres wood in Rotherfield and Mayfield

Clayland  [no ref.]  1439-1576

Grant  DYK/371  1439

Contents:
John Falkelegh, to Richard Stodherde and his wife Agnes
1 piece of land, part of La Claylonde (1 acre) in Rotherfield, abutting E on land of RS called Le Park, N on land of John Stodherde, S on way called Le Malstrete
Witnesses: Thomas Kent, John Stodherde, John Fogyll, Richard Fogyll, 'trogge', John Modyll
Dated: at Rotherfield Sunday next after the feats of St. Edward, King. 18 Hen.VI
Seal: on tag, red wax

Grant  DYK/372  16 Oct 1463

Contents:
William Fraye of Penshurst, Kent, yeoman, to John Falkelegh of Rotherfield, trugger
1 piece of land, part of La Claylonde (1 acre) in Rotherfield [as in DYK/371]
Witnesses: Thomas Kenth, Richard Adyrwold, John Newman, trugger, John Sawyer, Ra[l]f Frye
Seal: fragment
This deed is sewn to DYK/371

Grant  DYK/373  10 Jan 1462

Contents:
Thomas Bocher of Rotherfield, to Richard Adyrwolde of the same, and his wife Alice, Richard à Ford, John à Knyght, the younger, Nicholas Bowyer
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 wood, 1 meadow, (7 acres) in Rotherfield abutting E on meadow called Welcrofte, W on the King's highway leading from Shelvyngstole to Scottyllcrouche, N on land of John Kent, S on stream called Herstbroke
Witnesses: John Farmer, John Coo, William Stapyll, John Newman, Richard Fowle

Grant  DYK/374  23 Feb 1466

Contents:
Lawrence Awysten of Rotherfield to Richard Aderwold and his wife Alice
1 piece of land called Tullus Hatche (6 acres) in Rotherfield abutting W on Parkefeld, N on lands called Frenschlond, S on the King's highway called Claystret
To RA and AA and the heirs of their body, with reversion to heirs of LA
Witnesses: John Sayer, Richard Bower, Nicholas At Wode, John Ponte
Dated: Monday next before the feast of St. Mathias the Apostle. 6 Ed.IV

Grant  DYK/375  3 Aug 1483

Contents:
John Catte, the elder, of Rotherfield, to William à Kent, John Waller, the elder, esq, and John Stapley
Messuage with garden in 'le towne rowe' of Rotherfield, abutting E and W on the King's highway, S on messuage of Richard Atherwold
Premises were held by JC and late John Fermor, the elder, by grant under the will of Thomas à Kent, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Fermor, Thomas Saier', Richard Atherwold, William Langley
Seal: on tag, red wax

Bargain and Sale  DYK/376  10 Oct 1527

Contents:
John Colyn of Burwash, to Thomas Maynard of Rotherfield
Land called Colbrandes, abutting N and W on land called Bulfynchys in Rotherfield
JC and Nicholas Ashdown, deceased, held the lands to the use of JC by grant of Thomas Dowysden, dated 6 July 1505. JC appoints John Sloman his attorney to deliver seisin to TM
Witnesses: Thomas Alchorn, William Hodely, Thomas Sloman

Grant  DYK/377  20 Jan 1547

Deed mutilated

Contents:
Adam Fermer of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Robert Fermer and John Staple
Lands in Rotherfield (47 acres) abutting N on way leading between Skuttylchroche and house called Shereffs, S on land of John Fermor called Archerede, SW on way leading from Rotherfield to Orgarshyll and piece of land called Cukkam, SE on land called Bondmede and Clayton, E on way leading from Clayton
AF appoints William Sawyer and George Maynd to deliver seisin to RF and JS
Witnesses: John Carrwynd of Frant, Thomas Farmer of Rotherfield

Feoffment  DYK/378  1 May 1568


Related information: See DYK/375

Contents:
Robert Staple of Rotherfield, husbandman, to John Staple, the younger, Thomas Staple and Nicholas Staple, sons of John Staple, the elder
1 messuage and garden, formerly of Thomas Kent, and called Kents in Rotherfield, abutting W on the King's highway, and S on messuage of William Atherwold
Witnesses: John Fawner of Waldron, William Alchorn
Seal: on tag, red wax

Quitclaim  DYK/379  18 Jun 1576

Contents:
Thomas Aderall of Rotherfield, one of the sons of William Aderall, late of Rotherfield, deceased, to Nicholas Aderall of the same, brother of TA
Messuage and 60 acres of land in Rotherfield in occupation of John Burgys; 2 acres of land in field called Wassherffyld. All formerly of William Aderall, deceased

Hartes  [no ref.]  1625-1630

Conveyance for £20  DYK/380  24 Sep 1625

Contents:
Nicholas Stapeley of Framfield, yeoman, to William Bourne of Rotherfield, yeoman
Messuage called Hartes in Rotherfield and ½ acre of land in occupation of Robert Slaterford, abutting E on King's highway from Townrow to Highcross, N and W on lands of Richard Maynard, S on lands of NS
NS is to rebuild N side of house and put in a new brick chimney, and to repay £20 to WB on feast of St. Matthew, Apostle, 1630

Bond in £40  DYK/381  24 Sep 1625

Contents:
Nicholas Stapeley of Framfield, yeoman, to William Bourne of Rotherfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Flatcher, Richard May

Bond in £70  DYK/382  19 Mar 1630

Contents:
Nicholas Stapeley of Framfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date between NS and William Bourne of Rotherfield, yeoman, to RM
Witnesses: Roger Slaterford, Gyles Jobsonn, John Hosmer

Final Concord for £100  DYK/383  1629


Related information: Compare DYK/731. It is probable that Peckham and Stapley combined to convey their two properties to Richard Maynard by fine

Contents:
Easter 1629
Richard Maynard, gent, plaintiff, v Thomas Peckham and his wife Brigitta, Nicholas Stapley and his wife Mary, defendants
2 messuages, 3 barns, 2 gardens, 3 orchards, 28 acres land, 16 acres meadow, 26 acres pasture, 18 acres wood, 4 acres heath and furze in Mayfield and Rotherfield

Quitclaim for £20  DYK/384  15 Mar 1630

Contents:
William Bourne of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Nicholas Stapley of Framfield, yeoman
Messuage called Hartes in Rotherfield [as in DYK/380]
Witnesses: Roger Slaterford, Gyles Jobsonn, John Hosmer

Bargain and Sale for £38  DYK/385  19 Mar 1630

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley of Framfield, yeoman, and William Bourne of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
Messuage called Hartes in Rotherfield and 1 acre land abutting E on the King's highway between Townrow Cross and Highcross, S, W and N on the lands of RM
Witnesses: as in DYK/383

Ferlings of French and Stuttiars  [no ref.]  1621-1628

Feoffment  DYK/386  5 Apr 1621

Contents:
Richard Stapley, the elder, of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Nicholas Stapley of Rotherfield, yeoman, his son
Messuage, barn, garden, orchard, 4 pieces of land (15 acres) in Rotherfield, abutting E on the King's Highway leading from Town Row to High Cross, S and N on lands of Richard Maynard, W on lands of NS called Hickmans Field; 5 acres abutting W and N on lands of John Humfrye, E on land of Richard Maynard, S on land of Richard Stapley, son of NS
Witnesses: John Linke, John Hosmer, the elder, Thomas Burges

Feoffment for £27 16s. 8d  DYK/387  29 May 1621

Contents:
Edward [8th] Baron Burgavenny [Abergavenny], to Richard Stapley of Rotherfield, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/386, but in the ferlings of French and Stuttiars respectively
States that RS is to pay 2s. 10d., and for the ferling of French 12d. and for the ferling of Stuttiars 10d., as customary payments to EB as Lord of the Manor of Rotherfield
Witnesses: Joseph Springe, Anthony Barsoum, John Lucke, John Hosmer, the elder, Thomas Burges

Post-nuptial settlement  DYK/388  9 Feb 1622

Contents:
Richard Stapley of Rotherfield, yeoman, and Nicholas Stapley, his son; John Holman, yeoman, and Walter Osborne, tanner, both of Heathfield
Messuage in occupation of RS & NS, and garden and close (1 acre) in Rotherfield, abutting on W, N and E on the King's highway, S on land of Richard Maynard; 4 pieces of land 'lately freed' (16 acres) in Rotherfield, abutting E on the King's highway, S, W and N on land of Richard Maynard, W on land of Richard Stapley, N on land of Nicholas Stapley called Hartes. 1 Croft abutting W on the King's highway, N on lands of Richard Maynard, E on land of William Hosmer called Marlings
Settlement after marriage of a jointure on Mary, wife of Nicholas Stapley. To be held by JH and WO, (i) to the use of NS for life; (ii) to the use of MS for life; (iii) to the heirs of NS and MS; (iv) to the right heirs of NS
Witnesses: John Lucke, Harbart Fermor, Arthur Cat

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/388  DYK/389  9 Feb 1622

Deed to lead the uses of a Recovery  DYK/390  2 May 1626

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley, the younger, and his wife Mary, to Magnus Byne, gent, and Thomas Delve, tailor; all of Framfield
Lands in Rotherfield [as in no DYK/388]
To break the entail on the premises and to be held to the use of NS
Witnesses: John Willard, clerk, Robert Drowste

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/390  DYK/391  2 May 1626

Exemplification of a Common Recovery  DYK/392  1628

Contents:
Easter 1626
Magnus Byne, gent, and Thomas Delve, plaintiffs v Nicholas Stapley, the younger, and his wife Mary
1 messuage, 1 garden, 8 acres of land, 5 acres meadow, 8 acres pasture, 1 acre wood in Rotherfield
[Seal missing]

Bargain and Sale for £100  DYK/393  28 Sep 1626

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley, the younger, of Framfield, yeoman, to Thomas Delve of the same, tailor
Lands in Rotherfield [as in no DYK/388]
Witnesses: Magnus Byne, Thomas Fuller

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/393  DYK/394  28 Sep 1626

Contents:
Witnesses: Magnus Byne, William Borne, Roger Slaterforde

Bargain and Sale for £200  DYK/395  25 Mar 1628

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley of Framfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
Lands in Rotherfield [as in no DYK/388]
Witnesses: William Bourne, Abraham Waghorne, Abraham Maithest

Feoffment for £200  DYK/396  25 Mar 1628


Related information: See copies of Court Rolls, Rotherfield Manor, DYK/419-461

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley of Framfield, yeoman, and Thomas Delve of Framfield, tailor, to Richard Maynard [as in DYK/395]
Lands in Rotherfield [as in no DYK/388]
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Gaynsford, John Pococke, Thomas Weller, William Bourne, Thomas Richardson, Roger Slaterford

Bond in £400  DYK/397  25 Mar 1628

Contents:
Nicholas Stapley of Framfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses; William Bourne, Abraham Waghorne, Abraham Maithest

Westfield, Perryfield  [no ref.]  1650-1651

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £240  DYK/398  24 Aug 1650

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, gent, Richard Dyke of Frant, clerk, and William Henly of Lamberhurst, Kent, gent, to John Maynard of Mayfield, clerk
4 pieces of land called Westfield, The Stubbs, Middle Field and Pittfield (27 acres), and land called Clayland (9 acres) in Rotherfield
WD et al. appoint John Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman, their attorney. Recites that sale is by direction of Samuel Bridge of Great Birsted [Burstead], Essex, clerk, and his wife Marie, as declared in deed of 1 Aug 1650. The consideration is paid by JM to MB
Witnesses: William Dyke, the elder, Robert Allfery

Letter of Attorney  DYK/399  7 Aug 1651


Related information: See DYK/986-1001

Contents:
Thomas Goodwin of South Weald, Essex, clerk, and his wife Elizabeth, to John Maynard of Redmead in Rotherfield, yeoman
Land called Perryfield (8 acres) in Rotherfield
To deliver seisin to TG and EG and the longer liver, remainder to EG's right heirs, according to a conveyance to them by William Dyke the elder, of Frant, clerk, William Dyke the younger, of Frant, gent, and Walter Hendlie of Lamberhurst in Kent, gent, 7 Aug 1651
Witnesses: Thomas Cartter, John White, Richard Chowninge
Armorial seals

Brickoast Mead, Marleberie Wood in Brenchley and Pembury  [no ref.]  1580-1676

Covenant to suffer a Common Recovery  DYK/400  1 Apr 1580

Contents:
Robert Kyppinge, the elder, of Brenchley, Kent, yeoman, to Robert Bysshoppe of the same, yeoman
(1) Messuage occupied by RK; messuage occupied by Laurence Edmonde in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent; lands in occupation of RK, Laurence Edmonde, Moyses Turner, Walter Brooke, - Coker, lying on N side of highway or street leading from Lamberhurst to Copping Crouche; messuage, garden and 2 pieces of land in occupation of Thomas Cheseman in Brenchley and Pembury; 2 pieces of land called Farmetts in occupation of Stephen Godfrey in Pembury; 3 pieces of land (20 acres) in Brenchley on S side of aforesaid street in occupation of RK
(2) Messuage called Burres, garden and 60 acres of land in occupation of John Terry on S side of street; 70 acres of land and woodland called Bryckhostwood, Bryckhost Feeldes and Masteries in Brenchley and Pembury
RB is to sue out a writ of entry and suffer a recovery in Easter Term as demandant against RK. The uses of the recovery are that (1) shall be to the use of RK and (2) to the use of RK the younger
Witnesses: John Webb, Richard Farr, Thomas Beake
Seal: red wax, a chough

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/400  DYK/401  1 Apr 1580

Contents:
Seal: red wax, an eagle's head erased

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/402  1580

Contents:
Easter 1580
Robert Bysshoppe, plaintiff, v Robert Kyppinge, the elder, defendant
4 messuages, 4 gardens, 100 acres land, 40 acres meadow, 100 acres pasture, 60 acres wood; 40 acres heath in Brenchley and Pembury, Kent
Seal: Court of Common Pleas (broken)
This deed is tied to DYK/401

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £390  DYK/403  20 Sep 1622

Contents:
Benjamin Wielding of Capel, Kent, yeoman, to Thomas Fissenden of Pembury, Kent, yeoman
Meadow called Brickoastmeade and the Shawes, Brickoastwood; Slowbusshfield and the shaws adjoining; Threecornered field and the little croft adjoining; 2 acres wood called Marlebrouge otherwise Marleberie, 60 acres in all, in Pembury, Kent, abutting N and E on the rest of Marlebrough Wood, E on lands of Richard Kypping, S and W on lands of William Dike, clerk, N and W on lands of Richard Amherst, esq, N to highway between Coppings Crowche and Lamberhurst
Lands bought by BW from Thomas Huntley of Brenchley, tanner, and TF on 17 July 1627
Witnesses: George Ongley, Thomas Barrett, Richard Parker, George Lorkyn, John Hooper, the elder
Seal: red wax enclosed in a leaf

Bond in £200  DYK/404  19 Apr 1630

Contents:
Thomas Fissenden of Pembury, Kent, yeoman, to John Davie of Mayfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Richard Maynard, Thomas Weller, Thomas May

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £430  DYK/405  10 May 1632

Contents:
Thomas Fissenden of Pembury, Kent, yeoman, and John Davie of Mayfield, yeoman to Marie Maynard of Frant, widow
Land called Brickoast Meade (20 acres), Brickoast Wood (24 acres), Slowbushfield (8 acres); lands called the Three Corner Crofte (12 acres); woodland (2 acres) formerly part of Marlburie Wood. All in Pembury, Kent, abutting N and E on Marlburie Wood, E on land of Richard Kippinge, deceased, S and W on land of William Dyke, clerk, N and W on land of Richard Amherst, esq, N on the King's Highway between Copping Crouch and Lamberhurst
Witnesses: William Dyke, John Dyke, Thomas Weller, Nicholas Hosmar

Bond in £800  DYK/406  10 May 1632

Contents:
Thomas Fissenden of Pembury, Kent, yeoman to Marie Maynard of Frant, widow
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Dyke, William Dyke, Nicholas Hosmar
Seal: the letters 'TF'

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £430  DYK/407  11 May 1632

Contents:
Thomas Fissenden of Pembury, Kent, yeoman, and John Davie of Mayfield, yeoman to Marie Maynard of Frant, widow
Lands in Pembury, Kent, as in DYK/405
Warranty clause against TF and his heirs, the heirs of late Robert Kippinge, the heirs of late Benjamin Weilding, and John Davie and his heirs
Witnesses: William Dyke, John Dyke, Thomas Weller, Nicholas Hosmar
Seals: red wax (i) T.F.; (ii) an animal's head erased

Letter of Attorney  DYK/408  11 may 1632

Contents:
Mary Maynerd of Frant, widow, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, her father
Brickhoast Mead, Brickhoast Wood, Slowbushfield, Three Corner Croft and part of Marlebery Wood (67 acres) in Pembury, Kent
To enter lands as in DYK/405
Witnesses: John Dyke, Nycholas Hosmar, Thomas Weller
Seal: red wax, skull and winged hour-glass

Deed to lead uses of a fine  DYK/409  15 May 1632

Contents:
Thomas Fissenden, yeoman, and Margaret his wife, of Pembury, Kent, and John Davie of Mayfield, yeoman, and Anne, his wife, to Mary Maynerd of Frant, widow
8 pieces of land called Brickhost Mead, Brickhost Wood, Slowbush field, Three Corner Croft and part of Marlberie Wood (67 acres) in Pembury, Kent
Covenant to levy fine to the use of MM
Witnesses: William Dyke, Abraham Dyke, Thomas Weller

Final Concord for £100  DYK/410  1632

Contents:
Trinity 1632
Mary Maynard, widow, plaintiff, v Thomas Fissenden and Margaret his wife, John Davy and Anne, his wife, defendants
28 acres land, 10 acres pasture, 30 acres wood in Pembury, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/410: Trinity 1632  DYK/411  1632

Lease for 12 years, rent £23  DYK/412  8 Aug 1651

Contents:
Samuel Bridge of Great Bursted, Essex, clerk, and Mary, his wife, to Edward Cayley of Lamberhurst, Kent, yeoman
Lands and woodland called Brickoast Wood, the Ashen Coppice, and part of Marleberry Wood, together with the shawes of wood adjoining Brickoast Wood (67 acres) in Pembury, Kent, late in occupation of Thomas Fissenden. Reserving all the oaks and trees to SB
Rent to be paid at the house of William Dyke. EC to pay 20s. for every acre ploughed. At the end of the term 1 year's growth of trees to be left in Brickoast Wood, 4 years' growth of trees in Ashen Coppice, 10 years' growth in Marleberry Wood
Witnesses: William Dyke, William Fowle, Richard Dyke, William Hendley
Seal: red wax, armorial, enclosed in a leaf

Bond in £860  DYK/413  20 Oct 1676

Contents:
Samuel Bridge of Alresford, Essex, clerk, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
To perform covenants in indentures of even date between SB and his wife Sarah, and WD
Witnesses: Edward Hobson, Thomas Selby, Richard Tayler

Final Concord for £60  DYK/414  1678


Related information: See DYK/986-1001

Contents:
Trinity 1676
William Dyke, esq, plaintiff, v Samuel Bridge and Sarah, his wife, defendants
62 acres land and 27 acres wood in Pembury, Kent

Le Pyke  [no ref.]  1461-1596

Grant  DYK/415  3 Nov 1461

Contents:
Thomas à Kent, the elder, to John Fowell, John Chesman, the elder, John Catte and John Fermour
Messuage with a garden (½ acre) in Rotherfield, abutting E on the King's Highway leading from Shewyngstolescrosse to Mayfield, W on way leading from the same cross to Spydlegh, ½ acre of land at Kyngesford called Le Pyke
All formerly held by John à Kente, father of TK
Witnesses: John Newman, Thomas Powell, John Sawyer, Richard Atherwold, Nicholas Salter

Feoffment  DYK/416  24 Mar 1552

Contents:
John Catte, the elder, of Laughton, yeoman, to William Catte, his brother, of Rotherfield
½ acre land called Le Pecke in Rotherfield, abutting N and E on lands of William Atherwolde, s on land called Marlinge, W on the King's Highway leading from Sheryes Hill to Townerowe Cross
Witnesses: John Staple, the elder, George Catte, Nicholas Catte of Laughton, Magnus Fowle
Seal: on tag, red wax

Feoffment  DYK/417  29 Jul 1596

Contents:
Absolon Catt of Rotherfield, husbandman, to Richard Stapley of Rotherfield, weaver
Le Peeke in Rotherfield as in DYK/416
Recites grant of 8 Jan 1569 whereby William Catt, father of AC, granted the premises to him
Witnesses: John Staply, Thomas Writh, John Hosmer, scrivener
Seal: fragment on tag

Bond in £10  DYK/418  29 Jul 1596

Contents:
Absolon Catt of Rotherfield, husbandman, to Richard Stapley of Rotherfield, weaver
Recites that AC has sold land called Peeke in Townerowe in Rotherfield to RS. RS is to hold the land without hindrance from Margery, wife of AC
Witnesses: Thomas Writh, John Hosmer

Rotherfield Manor  [no ref.]  1357-1608

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/419  31 Jan 1357

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Emma Gibbe to Robert Maileward
1 ferling in Rotherfield
Before John de West Wycomb

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/420  7 Mar 1363

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Robert Deman of Nicholas Stadhird
1 ferling of land at Shelnyngstol formerly held by Emma Gibbe
DYK/419, 420 sewn together

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/421  31 Jul 1460

Contents:
Admission of John Sawyer, tanner
1 Open piece of land from the waste at Falkelegh Grene, (2½ dayworks), abutting S on land of John Neuman, and W on land of Robert Stodeherd called Brode Falkelegh in Rotherfield

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/422  16 Jan 1455

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Coo, cooper, to John Sawyer, the younger
Land called Wellelond (2½ acres) abutting N on land of the said John called Marlyng of the Frensshe Ferthyng in Rotherfield
Dated: Thursday next after the feast of St. Hilary. 33 Hen.VI

Copy of DYK/422  DYK/423  16 Jan 1455

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/424  1 Aug 1464

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William à Kent and his wife Alice, to John Sawyer
4½ acres of land in Rotherfield, on E within the piece of land called Herst, containing 12 parts of the ferling of Stodyard
Dated: Wednesday in the feast of St. Peter Ad Vincula. 4 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/425  10 Jun 1465

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William à Kent and his wife Alice, to John Sawyer
1 piece of land called Herst of the ferling of Stodyerd, containing 6 parts of the said ferling, in Rotherfield
Dated: Monday next after the feast of Holy Trinity. 5 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/426  30 Jan 1525

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Thomas Sayer, 'in extremis', in presence of Nicholas Stapley and Thomas Fermor, to Isabell Durant, widow, Lady of the Manor, and then to Alexander Sayer, son of Thomas Sayer
1 cottage of 'frengferdyng' (i.e. farthing of french) built on Stretlea, and 1/12th part and 1/6th part of the ferling of Stotyerd in Rotherfield
Dated: Monday next before the feast of the Purification of the B.V.M.. 16 Hen.VIII

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/427  9 Oct 1483

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Sawyer to Thomas Sawyer and his wife Mercie, 1/16th and 1/22nd part of the ferling of Stodyerd in Rotherfield

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/428  10 Oct 1480

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Sawyer to Thomas Sawyer and his wife Mercie
Half of a messuage called Welplace (1 acre, 1 rod of the ferling of Frenssh in Rotherfield
Dated: the morrow of the feast of St. Denis, Bishop. 20 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/429  10 Oct 1481

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Sawyer to Thomas Sawyer and his wife Mercie
Lands [as in DYK/428]
Dated: the morrow of the feast of St. Denis, Bishop. 21 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/430  10 Oct 1476

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Sawyer to Thomas Sawyer and his wife Mercie
Half of a messuage of new assart, half of the ferling of French, and half of the barn annexed, in Rotherfield
Dated: the morrow of the feast of St. Denis, Bishop. 16 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/431  6 Dec 1451

Contents:
Surrender and Quitclaim
Richard Philpot, John Maynard, and John Newman, the younger, to Richard Foughill
3 pieces of land of the ferling of Frenssh and Freyth in Rotherfield
Land formerly surrendered by Thomas à Kent
Dated: Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop. 30 Hen.VI

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/432  10 Nov 1464

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Richard Fowle to Thomas Fowle and his wife Alice
1 messuage, 1 garden near Shelvyngstole; 1 piece of land at Shelvyngstole; 1 acre of land in ferling of Frenssh called Maldomiesmede, formerly occupied by John Falkeley; 1 piece of meadow in field called Wassheresfeld (3 acres) formerly occupied by John Wassher
Vigil of St. Martin. 4 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/433  10 Oct 1466

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Turk and John Cheseman to William Hamme and his wife Anne
Half a field and 1 garden (1/24th part of the ferling of Frenssh) called Emmegybbefeld in Rotherfield
Dated: the morrow of the feast of St. Denis, Bishop, 6 Ed.IV
DYK/433 and 434 are on the same document

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/434  10 Oct 1466

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Hamme and his wife Anne to Richard Atherwold
Lands as in DYK/433
DYK/433 and 434 are on the same document

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/435  4 Apr 1470

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Aynystampe, 'in extremis' in presence of John att Stone, William att Downe, to John Byrchet
1 toft and piece of newly assarted land (6½ acres) C at Hemselbrege held of Ereg'
Surrendered to Thomas Roce, deputy steward

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/436  2 Dec 1479

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Merys and Stephen Fylkenersth to Thomas Waysden
6 Parts of the ferling of Coppe, 1/12th and 1/24th of the ferling of Rolves in Rotherfield
Dated: Thursday next after the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 19 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/437  2 Aug 1482

Contents:
Admission of John Casteleyn and his wife Joan
Half of a ferling, copyhold, called Hampsell in Rotherfield
Claimed as kinsman and next heir of Alice Fowll
Dated: Friday on the morrow of St. Peter. 22 Ed.IV

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/438  23 Feb 1502

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Staply, John Alchorn, smith, 'feoffators' of James Fowle, to John Castellen and his wife Joan
Half of a tenement and half a ferling of land called Hampsell, in Rotherfield
Dated: Wednesday in the vigil of St. Matthias the Apostle. 17 Hen.VII
Sewn to DYK/437

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/439  10 Jun 1521

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Richard Maynerd to William Maynerd, his son and heir
Half a ferling of Coppe and 1/6th part of the same ferling of Coppe, 1/12th part of the ferling of Coppe, 1/3rd part of the ferling of Roffes in Rotherfield

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/440  22 Apr 1522

Contents:
Admission of Hugh Herte, son and heir of John Herte
1 cottage and ½ an acre of land in Townerowe in Rotherfield, part of Frensshe ferling

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/441  22 Dec 1528

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Nicholas Stapley, 'in extremis', to Robert Stapley
Land called Hicksmartfeld (7 acres), reserving a piece 16ft, in breadth
Surrender to Adam Fermor, beadle, in presence of John Catt, Nicholas Sloman and Robert Fermor
Dated: Wednesday next before the Nativity. 20 Hen.VIII

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/442  18 May 1534

Contents:
Admission of John Catt, the younger
1 cottage and 1 garden (1 acre copyhold) of the ferling of Frenche in Rotherfield
Surrender by Hugh Hartt at court held 11 Apr 1532

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/443  16 Dec 1540

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
John Newman to Nicholas Cloman
1 cottage and garden in Townerowecrosse in Rotherfield

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/444  30 Oct 1550

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Atheroll to Thomas Atheroll
1 acre of land in Mallams Mede, part of the ferling of Frenche
To the use of TA with reversion to Nicholas Atheroll, son of WA
Steward: Thomas Darell

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/445  30 Oct 1550

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Copy of DYK/444
Thomas Atheroll to William Atheroll
1½ acres of land in the ferling of Frenche in Rotherfield
Steward: Thomas Darell

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/446  27 May 1555

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Thomas Aderell to Nicholas Aderell, son of William Aderell
Lands in Rotherfield as in DYK/444

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/448  20 July 1574

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Carpenter on death of John Carpenter, his brother
1 messuage, 1 kitchen (coquinam), 'le Tannehowse', 3 acres of land of the ferling of Frenche, 1/12th and 1/16th part of the ferling of Stochiers in Rotherfield
Heriot: 1 black calf. Relief; 21d
Steward: William Cowdrey

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/449  29 Aug 1586

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Carpenter to John Bassett
Lands as in DYK/448
Surrender made at court on 39 Apr 1586 to Isack Alchyn, beadle, in presence of William Mainarde and Richard Mainarde
Lord: Henry Neville, 6th Baron Bergavenny
Steward: Richard Baker
This deed is sewn to DYK/448

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/450  2 May 1587

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
William Carpenter to John Bassett
15 acres of land of the ferling of Stotyards in Rotherfield, abutting E on land of Nicholas Staple called Leswyers, W on land formerly of William Farmer called 'le Aldrettes', NE on land of John Bassett
Lord: Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/451  2 May 1587

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Nicholas Sloman to Abraham Sloman, his son and heir
1 cottage and garden at Townrow Cross in Rotherfield
Lord: Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/452  23 Dec 1589

Contents:
Admission of John Bassett, son and heir, on death of John Bassett, his father
1 messuage, 1 kitchen, 3 acres land of ferling of Frenche, 1 pig pasture (suem) and ½ the land of ferling of Stotyards in Rotherfield
Heriot: 1 calf worth 43s. Fine: 17d
Lord: Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/453  23 Dec 1589

Contents:
Admission of Thomas Bassett, on death of John Bassett, his father
Lands [as in DYK/450]
Surrender on 20 Oct 1589 in presence of Richard Hosmer, Thomas Bassett, Richard Stapley
Fine: 35s
Lord: Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/454  19 Mar 1595

Contents:
Admission of Richard Stapley, on death of Robert Stapley
Copyhold lands in Rotherfield [no details]
Richard Stapley claims lands as kinsman and heir of deceased against John Stapley, brother of the deceased
Heriot: 1 heifer worth 30s
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/455  14 Jun 1608

Contents:
Admission of Thomas Atherall on death of Nicholas Atherall, his brother
Land (3 acres) called Bungers Meade assarted of Horsegrove in Rotherfield
Deputy Steward: John Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/456  26 Jul 1608

Contents:
Admission of Thomas Atherall, on death of William Atherall, his father 1/6th part of ferling of Frenche, rent 19½ d., 1 piece of 'Streteland' at Horisbroke, rent ½ d., messuage, land called 'a workhouse', rent ½ d., in Rotherfield
Steward: John Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Rotherfield  DYK/457  26 Jul 1608

Contents:
Surrender and Admission
Thomas Atheroll to Richard Maynard
Assarted land of Horsegrove at Rokingstonsdown, 2 acres called Bungers Meade, 1/6th part of the ferling of Frenche, 1 acre called Mallams of the same ferling, 1 piece of 'Streteland' near Horisbroke; messuage, land called 'a workhouse', 3 acres of 'Cotman' in Washerfeld, ½ acre Cotman and 1 garden (½ acre) in Shelvingscole in Rotherfield
Steward: John Aynscombe

Bond in £80  DYK/458  27 Jul 1608

Contents:
Thomas Aderoll of Lichfield, Staffordshire, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Butcher, Thomas Bagshawe, Richard Lee, Richard Button

Bond in £100  DYK/459  27 Jul 1608

Contents:
Thomas Aderoll of Lichfield, Staffordshire, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
TA or the executors of Nicholas Aderoll, deceased, gives up right to strengthen the title which Robert à Kent claims to have in lands leased for years in Rotherfield and Mayfield from Nicholas Aderoll, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Bagshawe, Richard Lee, John Maynerd, the younger

Final Concord  DYK/460  Michaelmas 1608

Contents:
Richard Maynard, plaintiff, v Thomas Aderell and his wife Anne, defendants
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 40 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture, 6 acres wood, in Rotherfield

Counterpart of DYK/460  DYK/461  Michaelmas 1608

Dyke Property - Wadhurst  [no ref. or date]

Freakland, Courthopp Field, 1561-1641, 1651-1684  [no ref.]  1561-1684

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/462  2 Aug 1561

Contents:
Thomas Darell of Scotney in Lamberhurst, esq, to Robert Cheeseman of Wadhurst
Land called Frekelond (12 acres) in Wadhurst, to be held of the manor of Scotney of TD for 12d. annually for all heriots, reliefs and services
Witnesses: Thomas Puckewell, John Saunder, the elder, John Saunder, the younger, Thomas Duproyse, John Longely
Seal: on tag, red wax, shield within eight-pointed star

Bond in £80  DYK/463  12 Dec 1583

Contents:
Henry Lollye of Runwell, Essex, labourer, John Wynter of Maidstone, Kent, currier, and Robert Palmer of Aylesford, Kent, husbandman, to John Sawnder of Wadhurst, yeoman
To perform covenants in deed of even date
Witnesses: Francis Wardrop, George Porter

Final Concord for £40  DYK/464  1584

Contents:
Hilary 1584
John Saunder, plaintiff, v Henry Lollye and his wife Anne, John Wynter and his wife Mary, Robert Palmer and his wife Joan, defendants
4 acres land, 6 acres pasture, 6 acres wood in Wadhurst

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/464: Hilary 1584  DYK/465  1584

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/466  26 Dec 1577

Contents:
John Aps of Lamberhurst, Kent, tailor, to John Saunder, the younger, of Wadhurst
Lands called Kenmans, Rafe Cleaves, Hoppers, Pettfeld and Rowcrofte (14 acres) in Wadhurst in the ward of Corsley
Witnesses: Thomas Longley, Cuthbert Collyn, Stephen Porter
Seal: on tag, red wax 'SP'

Final Concord for 130 marks  DYK/467  1578

Contents:
Hilary 1578
John Saunder, plaintiff, v John Aps, defendant
15 acres land, 1 acre wood in Wadhurst

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/467 Hilary 1578  DYK/468  1578

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/469  26 May 1578

Contents:
Surrender and Admission; John Aps to John Saunder
1½ acres of newly assarted land in Wadhurst. The reversion of messuage, garden and croft (3 acres) in Wadhurst in the ward of Corsley on the death of Anne Saunder, now wife of JS and mother of JA; to the use of JS and William Benge, then to the use of JS
Lord: Thomas Gresham, kt
Deputy Steward: Richard Fuller

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/470  26 May 1578

Contents:
Surrender and Admission; John Saunder and William Benge, his feoffee, to WB and Thomas Longley
Lands as in DYK/469
John Saunder, the younger, being weak, surrendered premises to Edward Lucke, beadle, in the presence of John Aynscombe and Gregory Aynscombe. The premises are to be held by WB and TL to the uses (i) of JS for life (ii) of Thomas Saunder and his heirs
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/471  13 Mar 1590

Contents:
Surrender and Admission; William Benge and Thomas Longley, feoffees of John Saunder and Thomas Saunder, to Richard Ballard, the elder, Thomas Markewicke, John Barham of Butts, Alexander Bucher
Lands as in DYK/470
To be held by RB to the uses (i) of John Saunder for life (ii) of Thomas Saunder and his heirs
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/472  17 Apr 1590

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
(i) Messuage, barn, garden, orchard and croft of new assart (4½ acres), in Corsley Street in Wadhurst, abutting E and W on lands of Thomas Longley, S on the Queen's highway leading from Wadhurst to Lamberhurst, N on wood of HN called Corsley Wood, (ii) Cottage, garden, orchard and croft (2 acres) of new assart called Vanys, also in Corsley Street, abutting E on lands of George Meryham, S on the said highway, W on lands of Thomas Bate, W and N on lane leading from the said highway to Corsley Wood
To be held in free and common socage of the manor of Mayfield, rendering 2s. 5d., viz., 20d. for (i) and 9d. for (ii) and the balance to HN
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Nicholas Fowelle, William Fowle, Stephen Penkherst, John Barham
Seal: red wax, armorial [poor impression]

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £210  DYK/473  8 Jan 1592

Contents:
Henry Darell of Scotney, esq, to John Saunder and his son Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst, yeomen
Customary lands and tenements of the 'yarde' of Corsley (50 acres) in Wadhurst, formerly held by Thomas Darell, father of HD, of the Manor of Mayfield. Part of Courthoppfeld, railed out for a way from the high street to the premises
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Aynscombe, the younger, John Dowe
Seal: an eagle, with two heads, displayed

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/474  3 Feb 1592

Contents:
Henry Darell of Scotney, esq, to John Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
Piece of land, part of Courthoppfeld in W and S of said field, and abutting S on lands of Thomas Maye, gent
Witnesses: Matthew Goche, William Bynge, Thomas Ballarde, John Broadbelt
Seal: red wax, lion rampant

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £141  DYK/475  10 Apr 1592

Contents:
Henry Darell of Scotney, esq, to John Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman, and his son Thomas Saunder
Courthoppfeld (18 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting SW on land of JS taken out of Courthoppfeld, NW on highway from Wadhurst to Bewlbridge, NE on the lane leading from the said highway to Chinglye forge, SE on other lands of HD
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Colbert, Richard Ballard, Thomas Norton, Roger Maie, William Selden, Thomas Ballard
Seal: as DYK/474

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £5  DYK/476  1 Sep 1592

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to John Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
3 pieces of land and one way on the W side (14 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting N and E on the freehold lands of henry Darell, esq, E and S on a stream there, S and W on lands of Thomas Saunder, W on lands of Thomas Maye, gent, N on Courthoppfeld belonging to JS
To render 2s. 1d. to HN as annual rent
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Muddle, the elder, John Muddle, the younger, John Barham, John Aynscombe, the younger

Final Concord for £80  DYK/477  3 Nov 1592

Contents:
John Saunder, plaintiff, v Henry Darell, esq, and his wife Margaret, defendants
19 acres land in Wadhurst
The fine is said to be made in the Queen's Court at Hertford Castle

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £40  DYK/478  12 Dec 1593

Contents:
Henry Lollye of Runwell, Essex, labourer, and his wife Anne, John Wynter of Maidstone, Kent, currier, and his wife Marie, Robert Palmer of Aylesford, Kent, husbandman, and his wife Joan, (daughter and co-heir of Richard Cheeseman of Mucking, Essex, miller, deceased, and son of Robert Cheeseman of Wadhurst deceased), to John Sawnder of Wadhurst, yeoman
Land called Frekelond (12 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting E on the highway between Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, S on lands of JS, W on lands of JS and John Longley, N on lands of JS and Robert Whytfeylde and of the heirs of [blank] Barham
Witnesses: Francis Wordrop, George Porter

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £13  DYK/479  7 Aug 1597

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield to Richard Ballard of Wadhurst, yeoman
19½ acres of woodland in Corsley Wood near Leffordes in Wadhurst, abutting NW on a way leading from the messuage of Thomas Saunder to that of James Bellyngham, N on a watercourse running from the said way to the lands of William Maye, E and S on land called Leffardes and other lands in Lamberhurst, E, S, W, and N on a croft of Martin Jefferaye, E, S, and W on lands of John Longley, SW on a 'forstall' of JL, S on part of Corsley Wood now granted to Thomas Saunder
To render 19½ d. to HN as annual rent
Witnesses: Stephen Penkherst, Henry Smith, Thomas Saunder, Alexander Muddle, Thomas Longley, William Selden

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/480  20 Mar 1600

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, gent, to Richard Ballard, the elder, of Wadhurst
Croft in Corsley Wood (1 acre) in Wadhurst, in occupation of Martin Jefferey, abutting E, S, W and N on lands of RB
To render 4d. annually to the Manor of Mayfield
Recites indenture of 14 Aug 1597 between Henry Nevill, esq, and TA. TA appoints Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst his attorney to deliver seisin
Witnesses: Thomas Saunder, Henry Ballard, Richard Gelder, Thomas Porter, Richard Maynard, Stephen Aynscombe

Mortgage for £61  DYK/481  6 Jun 1603

Contents:
Thomas Longley of Wadhurst, husbandman, to Thomas Saunders of the same, yeoman
1 barn, 2 pieces of freehold land called Halles (10 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting S E on the common way from Cowseley Wood to Lamberhurst, W and N on Cowseley Wood, N and W on land of TS called Kellams
TL is to repay the mortgage on 29 Sep 1605
Witnesses: Thomas Markwick, John Barham, Arthur Streater

Counterpart of DYK/481  DYK/482  6 Jun 1603

Bond in £120  DYK/483  6 Jun 1603

Contents:
Thomas Longley of Wadhurst, husbandman, to Thomas Saunders of the same, yeoman
By indenture of even date TL has conveyed to TS 1 barn and lands called Halles (10 acres) in Wadhurst. TL agrees to perform covenants
Witnesses: Thomas Markwick, John Barham, Arthur Streater

Quitclaim  DYK/484  30 Apr 1604

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/483
Lands as in DYK/481
TL gives up his title to the premises
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Stephen Aynscombe, Thomas Longley, the elder

Bond in £15  DYK/485  30 Apr 1604

Contents:
Thomas Longley of Wartling, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, yeoman
TL has conveyed to TS 1 garden called Bulls and land called Westcroft (5 acres) in Wadhurst, and quitclaims the rights of his wife Katherine Longley
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Stephen Aynscombe, Thomas Longley, the elder

Limited Enfranchisement, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/486  5 May 1604

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, gent, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, yeoman
Messuage, garden and 2 crofts near Corsley Wood in Wadhurst, abutting E on land of TS called Frekes, W on land of TS formerly waste, N on land of Thomas Ballard, S on land of TS called Halls. Croft called Le Wish in Wadhurst, abutting E and S on the said land formerly waste, of TS, N on land formerly waste of Thomas Ballard, W on land of TS formerly waste
The premises are in the tenure of TS. TA was enfeoffed of the premises by Henry Nevill, esq, by deed of 14 Aug 1597. TS to render 2d. annually to the Manor of Mayfield
Witnesses: Walter Mascall, Stephen Aynscombe, William Bynge, Edward Benge, Simeon Borgase

Limited Enfranchisement, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/487  4 Dec 1604

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, gent, and his son Thomas Aynscombe, Thomas Porter of Wadhurst, gent, to Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
1 piece of waste land, part of Corsley Wood, (5½ acres) in Wadhurst, abutting E, S, W, and N on lands of TS, S and W on the King's highway from Newberyecrosse to Bawkley Greene, W on land, formerly waste, of TS, N on land, formerly waste, of Thomas Ballard
To render 6d. annually to the Manor of Mayfield
Witnesses: George Carleton, Stephen Aynscombe, William Bynge, Simeon Borges

Limited Enfranchisement, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/488  19 Dec 1610

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, gent, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, yeoman
Lands called Hookeland and Hookewood of the virgate of Corsley (120 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting N on the highway leading from Corsley Streete to Bewle Bridge and to the lands of William Benge, E on lands of TS called Barres otherwise Wheatfields and Eastwood, S on a stream running from land called Butts to Chingly Forge, W on lands of John Barham of Butts, and William Benge. 1 piece of land of old assart called Scales (4 acres) near Hookegate in Wadhurst. Cottage and croft (1½ acres) part of Agotts virgate, in occupation of Simon Phin in Wadhurst, abutting N on the highway from Corsley Streete to Bewle Bridge, S and W on lands of Martin Jeffray, N on land of John Longley called Ladymeade, E on lands of Francis Challener, gent, and John Longley
To render 14s. 5d. annually to the Manor of Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Ballard, John Aynscombe, Richard Buttons, Peter Marckwicke, Thomas Edwardes, John Dine
Seal: a chevron engrailed between three fleurs de lis

Limited Enfranchisement, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/489  19 Dec 1610

Contents:
Signed copy of DYK/488

Quitclaim  DYK/490  29 May 1611

Contents:
Thomas May of Mayfield, kt, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst
Lands of the second yard of Barkly called Wykers, and of the yard of Corsley called Hookewood and Hookelands; 1 piece of assart land at Hookegate in Wadhurst, which descended to TM by copy of Court Roll from his grandfather Thomas May esq, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Butcher, Richard Button

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £20  DYK/491  29 Oct 1611

Contents:
Simon Fynn of Wadhurst, husbandman, and his wife Mary, to Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
Garden or croft of land called 'ac'arias' with the house lately built on it (1½ acres) in Wadhurst in Corsley Wood Street, abutting N and E on lands called Lady Meadowes, W and S on lands called Oxbarne
Witnesses: Nicholas Turke, Stephen Ollyffe, Thomas Durrant

Bond in £40  DYK/492  29 Oct 1611

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/491
Lands as in DYK/491
SF to make good the conveyance in law and to free the land from all encumbrances
Witnesses: Richard Turke, Stephen Ollyffe, Thomas Durrant

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/493  5 Mar 1612

Contents:
Surrender and Admission; Parties as in DYK/491
Lands in virgate of Argotts, as in DYK/488
Steward: John Butcher

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/494  8 Aug 1612

Contents:
John Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman, to Richard Sharpe, 'worpspiner' and John Dyne, mason of the same
Messuage called Wickhurst and lands (86 acres) called Abdale, Kellmans, Courthorpe Field, Freakland, Longstrake and Roughcroft in Wadhurst
Witnesses: Francis Burch, Thomas Baldock, tenant of JS, John Sander, tailor and tenant of JS, Solomon Wetesomer, Thomas Sander, the younger

Marriage Settlement  DYK/495  12 June 1617

Contents:
Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, esq, and John Porter of Lamberhurst
Messuage (7 acres) in Corsley Street in Wadhurst, where TS dwells; 19 acres land formerly the waste of the Manor of Mayfield; 18 acres land called Butts Halls and Halewishe; 20 acres land called Freaklandes, Kenmans and Ralph Clyves; 6 acres land called Hoppers and Petfield; 43 acres land called Courthopfield, Wheatcroftes and Scales. 160 acres land called Eastfyeld, Eastwood, Eastlands, Hookland, Hookewood, Longefield and Abdall, formerly the whole of Corsley Yard (except ½ acre in tenure of William Benge). Messuage and land called Roughcrofte (2 acres) in occupation of John Mowcumber. All were formerly the lands of John Saunders, father of TS, and were conveyed by him to John Dyne and Richard Sharpe, to the use of TS by deed of 8 Aug 1612
A marriage is to be solemnized between Thomas Saunders, the younger, son of TS, and Anne, daughter of Elizabeth Porter, widow
Messuage of 7 acres, Freakland, Ralph Clyves, Kenmans, Hoppers, Petfield, Courthop and Longfield are to be held by TA and JP to the uses (i) of John Saunders for life; (ii) of Thomas Saunders, the elder, for life; (iii) to Thomas Saunders, the younger, and his heirs; (iv) in default of which to the right heirs of Thomas Saunders, the elder
48 acres of land formerly part of the yard of Corsley called Eastfields and Eastwood purchased from Henry Darell, esq, and Anthony May, esq, [abuttals given] to be held by TA and JP to the uses (v) of Anne Saunders for life as her jointure; (vi) of Thomas Saunders, the younger, and his heirs; (vii) of the right heirs of Thomas Saunders, the elder
The remaining lands [with details] to be held by TA and JP to the uses (viii) of Thomas Saunders, the elder, for life; (ix) of Thomas Saunders, the younger, and his heirs
Witnesses: William Johnson, Richard Ballard, William Olive

Marriage Settlement  DYK/496  12 June 1617

Contents:
Signed copy of DYK/495

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/497  1 Oct 1636

Contents:
Thomas Sander of Wadhurst, gent, and his wife Anne, to Thomas Bocher of the same
(1) Messuage and cottage called Bruckland (40 acres) late in occupation of TS and Robert Field. Messuage called Bruckland Forge and land covered with water called the Waterlay in Wadhurst (3 acres) late in occupation of Robert Field. Bruckland Woods and Newland in Wadhurst (60 acres), all formerly of Thomas Porter of Wadhurst, deceased
(2) Messuage in Corsley Street in Wadhurst in occupation of TS (7 acres); 19 acres of land formerly the waste of the Manor of Mayfield; 18 acres land called Buttes, Halles and Hallewish; 20 acres land called Freaklands, Kenmans and Ralph Clyves, 6 acres called Hoppers and Petfield, 43 acres called Courthopfield, Wheatcroftes and Scales. 160 acres land called Eastfield, Eastwood, Eastlands, Hookelands, Hookewood, Longfields and Abdall (except ½ acre in tenure of William Benge). Messuage and land (2 acres) called Roughcrofte in occupation of Edward Hiland and formerly of John Mowcumber
Recites deed of 12 June 1617 [see DYK/495]
The fine is to bar all previous deeds of uses
(1) Is to be held to the uses (i) of Anne, wife of TS; (ii) of TS and his heirs
(2) Is to be held to the uses (iii) of TS and if his wife Anne shall survive him she is to receive an annual rent charge of £20 on the premises
Witnesses: Edward Benge, David Bolland
Seal: one with letters DH

Final Concord for £300  DYK/498  1637

Contents:
Octave of Purification of BVM 1637
Thomas Bocher, gent, plaintiff, v Thomas Sander, gent, and his wife Anne, defendants
6 messuages, 5 barns, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 40 acres meadow, 240 acres pasture, 180 acres wood in Wadhurst

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £400  DYK/499  31 May 1651

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, son and heir of Thomas Saunders, deceased, to William Johnson of Tonbridge, Kent
Lands called Upper Courthop Field, Lower Courthop Field and the Six Acres (27 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting NW on the highway from Wadhurst to Bewle Bridge, W on lands of JS called the Fifteen Acres, S on land of JS called Barswood, E and SE on the lands of William Darrell, esq. Land called the Marle Pitt Field, (2½ acres) in Wadhurst, adjoining in part to the granted premises called Lower Courthop Field. Land called the Twenty Acres (19 acres), the Nine Acres (10 acres) and land adjoining (4 acres). All in Wadhurst, abutting N on Barswood and Courthop Field, E on the lands of William Darrell, SW on the lands of JS, SE on the watercourse running from Pellbridge to Bewlebridge
JS is to repay £24 to WJ on 24 June 1652, and £420 on 24 June 1653
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Nathaniel Johnson, John Houghton

Bond in £800  DYK/500  31 May 1651

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to William Johnson of Tonbridge, Kent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Nathaniel Johnson, John Houghton

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £600  DYK/501  14 Aug 1651

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to Richard Porter of Lamberhurst, Kent, esq
Messuage in Corsley Street, Wadhurst, in occupation of JS and 7 acres land. Lands called Butts, Halles, and Hallwish (18 acres); lands called Freakelands, Kenmans and Ralph Clives (20 acres); lands called Hoppers and Petfield (6 acres). Woodland (19 acres) formerly the waste of the Manor of Mayfield adjoining the premises on the W and NW. All in occupation of JS in Wadhurst, abutting E on the highway from Wadhurst to Lamberhurst, W on the highway leading from the messuage to Hooke Greene, N and NW on other lands of JS
JS is to repay £636 on 14 Aug 1652
Witnesses: Richard Lytler, Ansiell Beaumont, John Porter
Seal: armorial

Bond in £1,200  DYK/502  14 Aug 1651

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to Richard Porter of Lamberhurst, Kent, esq
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Richard Lytler, Ansiell Beaumont, John Porter

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £3,200  DYK/503  9 Feb 1653


Related information: For earlier deeds of Carters see DYK/515-537

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, son and heir of Thomas Saunders, gent, deceased, to William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth
Messuage and land (6 acres) in Corsley otherwise Corsley Streete in Wadhurst, 'compassed with the highways and lanes there' on the S, W and N (19 acres); land formerly part of the waste of the Manor of Mayfield; lands called Halles (10 acres) and lands called Buttes and Halles otherwise Halles Wish (8 acres); lands called Freaklands (12 acres); lands called Kenmans and Ralph Cleves (8 acres); lands called Hoppers and Pettefield (6 acres). All in occupation of JS
Messuage called Carters, Rownden and Rownden Meade (52 acres) in occupation of JS, John Appes and John Eastland. Messuage, barn and 38 acres, land formerly in occupation of John Gromebridge and now of JS and John Metland, formerly part of the common waste in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent, abutting E and S on the highway from Newberry Crosse to Lamberhurst Slade, W on the highway leading out of the said highway to Cobreede and land of Thomas Saunders, brother of JS, N on the highway from Cobreede to Lamberhurst Slade
Land called Rowe Croft (2 acres) in occupation of Edward Hyland in Wadhurst, abutting W on the highway from Wadhurst to Lamberhurst, N, S, and E on lands of the heirs of Richard Ballard
Messuage, barn, close, orchard and 8 acres land formerly called Ollives Field and held by Thomas Challoner, esq, and Simon Fynn and his wife, and now in occupation of JS and Edward Hyland in Wadhurst, abutting S on the land of Robert Jeffery, N and NE on lands of the heirs of Thomas Longley, and of the heirs of Richard Ballard, SE on the highway from Corsley Streate to Bewle Bridge
Lands called Courthop Field (20 acres); lands called Barres otherwise Wheatfields (20 acres); lands of the yard of Corsley of which part was 'the tayle' of the pond (14 acres); lands of the yard of Corsley (50 acres) formerly the lands of Henry Darell, esq; lands of the yard of Corsley called Eastfield and Eastwood (40 acres); lands of the yard of Corsley called Hookeland and Hookewood with messuage and barn (120 acres); Land called Scales near Hookegate (4 acres)
All the lands from and including Courthopfield in the occupation of JS, Nicholas Saunders, William Benge and John Beale, in Wadhurst on both sides of the highway leading from Upper Hooke Gate to Lower Hooke Gate, abutting N on the highway from Corsley Wood Streete to Bewle Bridge, E on a lane leading out of the said highway to Chingly Forge and on the lands of William Darell, esq, S on the watercourse from Pellbridge to Chingly Forge, SW on lands of John Barham of Butts and of William Benge
The premises are to be held to the uses (i) of William Dyke, the younger, for life; (ii) of Elizabeth Dyke for life; (iii) of the heirs male of WD and their heirs; (iv) of the daughters of WD and their heirs; (v) of the heirs of William Dyke, the younger
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, Richard Fierby

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/504  19 Feb 1653

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/503
Lands as in DYK/503
Witnesses: Nicholas Saunders, William Benge, Richard Taylar

Final Concord for £200  DYK/505  1653

Contents:
Purification of the BVM 1653
William Dyke, the younger, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, plaintiffs v John Saunders, gent, defendant
2 messuages, 3 cottages, 4 barns, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 180 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 120 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Assignment of Mortgage  DYK/506  8 Mar 1653

Contents:
William Johnson of Tunbridge, Kent, gent, to Thomas Dyke, of Horam, kt, Henry Sandford of Bobbinge, Kent, William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth
Lands as in DYK/499
Recited mortgage of 31 May 1651. The premises are to be held by TD and HS to the uses as declared in indenture of 9 Feb 1653
Witnesses: Richard Jarvis, Richard Chonninge

Final Concord  DYK/507  1653

Contents:
Martinmas 1653
William Dyke, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, plaintiffs v Nicholas Saunders, gent, and John Saunders, gent, defendants
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 40 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 35 acres pasture, 15 acres wood, in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Assignment of Mortgage for £480  DYK/508  20 Mar 1654

Contents:
Martha Porter of Lamberhurst, Kent, widow and executrix of Richard Porter, deceased, to Thomas Dyke of Horam, kt, Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent, William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth
Lands as in DYK/501
Recites indenture of mortgage 14 Aug 1651. The premises are to be held by TD and HS for the residue of the term of 500 years to the uses as declared in indentures of 9 Feb 1653
Witnesses: John Porter, John Humphrey

Mortgage for £1,400  DYK/509  17 Oct 1681

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, and his son John Dyke, esq; Thomas Sackevill of Sedlescomb, esq; Benjamin Rogers of London, gent
Lands as in DYK/503
Covenant to levy a fine of the premises to the use of TS for 500 years and then to the uses of WD provided that WD do not repay £1,484 finally by 17 Nov 1682
Witnesses: Jer. Nicholls, William Warne, scrivener, Charles Earle, his servant

Receipt  DYK/510  17 Oct 1681

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, and his son John Dyke, gent, to Thomas Sackevill of Sedlescomb, esq
WD acknowledges the receipt of £1400
Witnesses: as DYK/509

Mortgage  DYK/511  4 Jan 1684

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, and his son John Dyke, to Thomas Sackevill of Sedlescomb, esq
Lands as in DYK/503
Recites mortgage of 17 Oct 1681 and declares that WD has received a further sum of £185. WD is now to repay £1632 10s. on 6 July 1684
Witnesses: William Warne, scrivener, Benjamin Rogers, his servant

Counterpart of DYK/511  DYK/512  4 Jan 1684

Bond in £3,000  DYK/513  4 Jan 1684

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/511
WD is to repay £1632 10s. to TS on 6 July 1684
Witnesses: William Warne, scrivener, Benjamin Rogers, his servant

Copy of the condition of the preceding bond  DYK/514  4 Jan 1684


Related information: See DYK/961-800 for the assignment of the mortgage

Carters  [no ref.]  1622-1653

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £420  DYK/515  24 May 1622

Contents:
John Whitfeld of Worth, esq, and his wife Elizabeth, Henry Whitfeld of Ockley, Surrey, clerk, to Thomas Ballard of Wadhurst, esq
Lands called Carters, Rownden and Rownden Meade (52 acres); messuages called Remisses, Calhill, and Gildredges (45 acres); all other lands in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent, leased by Robert and Agnes Whitfeld, grandparents of John Whitfeld, to Edward Thorpe by deed of 1 June 1580 [no details]; lands in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst leased by John Whitfeld to Richard Lander otherwise Eastland by deed of 2 Sep 1618
Covenant to levy a fine of the premises. Reserving the rent of £6 13s. 4d. from Edward Thorpe and £7 rent from Richard Launder
Witnesses: Anthony Fowle, Raphe Whitfeld, Thomas Houghton, Richard Mascall, scrivener, Thomas Russell, Richard Porter, Ralph Beard, John Rowe, the younger, William Monson, John Smith
Seals: armorial

Bond in £300  DYK/516  24 May 1622

Contents:
John Whitfeld of Worth, esq, to Thomas Ballard of Wadhurst, esq
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Anthony Fowle, Raphe Whitfeld, Thomas Houghton, Richard Mascall

Bond in £100  DYK/517  24 May 1622

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/516
To perform covenants as expressed in a pair of indentures of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/516

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale Enrolled) for £420  DYK/518  25 May 1622

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/516
Lands as in DYK/516
Recites lease 1 June 1580 by Robert Whitfeld and his wife Agnes to Edward Thorpe, and lease 2 Sep 1618 by John Whitfeld to Richard Lander otherwise Eastland
Witnesses: Anthony Fowle, Raphe Whitfeld, Thomas Houghton, Richard Mascall, Thomas Russell

Bond in £50  DYK/519  25 May 1622

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/518
To perform covenants as expressed in a pair of indentures of even date between John Whitfeld and his wife Elizabeth, and Henry Whitfeld of Ockley, Surrey, clerk, and Thomas Ballard
Witnesses: as in DYK/518

Final Concord for £100  DYK/520  1622

Contents:
Trinity 1622
Thomas Ballard, esq, plaintiff, v John Whitfeld and his wife Elizabeth, and Henry Whitfeld, clerk
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 30 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 30 acres pasture, 40 acres wood, in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Deed of Partition  DYK/521  8 Apr 1633

Contents:
Richard Ballard of Lamberhurst, Kent, gent, to William Ballard of the same, gent
(1) Messuage called Lilsden (66 acres) and 3 messuages in Goudhurst, Kent, in occupation of Stephen Austen
(2) Messuage called Carters and 52 acres land in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent, in occupation of Thomas Sander, gent; messuage and [left blank] acres in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst in occupation of John Gromebridge; messuage and [left blank] acres in occupation of Richard Lander otherwise Eastland; messuage and water mill called Peper Mill in Lamberhurst in occupation of John Walter
RB and WB are co-parceners of the premises. They agree to divide the premises. RB is to hold (1) and WB is to hold (2)
Witnesses: John Bucken, Robert Wenborne

Final concord for £160  DYK/522  1633

Contents:
Easter 1633
Thomas Saunders, plaintiff, v Richard Ballard, gent, and William Ballard, gent, defendants
4 messuages, 4 barns, 1 water mill, 4 gardens, 3 orchards, 50 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 70 acres pasture, 60 acres wood in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £800  DYK/523  1633

Contents:
William Ballard and Richard Ballard of Wadhurst, gents, sons of Thomas Ballard, gent, deceased, to Thomas Sanders of Wadhurst, gent
Watercorn Mill called Peppermill and grubland 25 acres in Lamberhurst, Sussex, in occupation of John Walter; lands called Carters, Rownden and Rownden Meade (52 acres); lands called Remisses, Calhill, Gildridges (55 acres) in occupation of Richard Launder otherwise Eastland. All in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst. Lands in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst granted to Thomas Ballard by John Whitfeld, esq, by deed of 25 May 1622. 20½ acres land in Corsley Wood near Lefforde in Wadhurst, abutting NW on a highway leading from a messuage of Thomas Sanders to a messuage formerly of James Bellingham and now of Robert Sanders, N on a watercourse running from the said highway, E and S on lands called Lefforde in Lamberhurst, now in occupation of John Gromebridge. Lands called Bewkes, Lightfoots otherwise Liffords (30 acres) in occupation of John Gromebridge in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, abutting S on Freake land formerly in occupation of Thomas Darrell, esq, and now of Thomas Sanders
Premises were devised to WB and RB by will of their father, TB 14 Dec 1622. Recites partition of 8 Apr 1633 (DYK/521)
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, George Tokefeilde, John Knight

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/524  1633

Contents:
William Ballard of Wadhurst, gent, to Thomas Sanders of the same, gent
Lands as in DYK/523
Witnesses: as in DYK/523, with Richard Ballard and John Bucher as witnesses to livery of seisin

Power of Attorney  DYK/525  16 May 1633

Contents:
William Ballard of Wadhurst, gent, to Thomas Butcher of the same, gent
Lands as in DYK/524
WB appoints TB his attorney to deliver seisin of the premises to Thomas Sanders
DYK/524 is attached to DYK/523

Bond in £1200  DYK/526  16 May 1633

Contents:
William Ballard of Wadhurst to Thomas Sanders of the same
To perform covenants in indentures of even date between WB and Richard Ballard to TS
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, George Tokefeilde, John Knight

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years)  DYK/527  22 June 1633

Contents:
Thomas Sanders of Wadhurst, gent, to William Ballard of the same, gent, one of the sons of Thomas Ballard, deceased
Messuages called Carters, Rowneden and Rowneden Meade (52 acres) in Lamberhurst, Kent and Wadhurst. Messuages called Remisses, Calhill, and Gildridges (55 acres) in occupation of Richard Launder otherwise Eastland. 20½ acres in Corsley Wood near Leffordes in Wadhurst [abuttals as in DYK/523]
TS is to pay WB £500 within 9 months after the death of Marie Ballard, widow of Thomas Ballard, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Thomas Aynscombe, George Tokefeilde

Counterpart of DYK/527  DYK/528  22 June 1633

Bond in £800  DYK/529  22 June 1633

Contents:
Thomas Sanders of Wadhurst, gent, to William Ballard of the same, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Bucher, Thomas Bucher

Conveyance for £10  DYK/530  22 Jan 1636

Contents:
Marye Ballard of Lamberhurst, Kent, widow, to Thomas Sanders of Wadhurst, gent
Water corn mill called Pepper Mill and grubland 25 acres in Lamberhurst, Sussex. Messuages called Carters, Rowneden and Rowneden Meade (52 acres) in Lamberhurst and Wadhurst. Messuages called Remisses, Calhill, Gildredge (55 acres). Messuage and 40 acres land formerly in occupation of John Gromebridge
MB holds the premises for life by grant of her husband Thomas Ballard, deceased. TS is to pay MB £1,000 by 1 Jun 1636
Witnesses: Robert Steede, John Baker, John Richardson
Seal: armorial

Covenant to Suffer a Common Recovery  DYK/531  23 Jan 1636

Contents:
Thomas Sanders of Wadhurst, gent; William Ballard, gent, one of the sons of Thomas Ballard, deceased; Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent
Lands as in DYK/530
TH is to stand seised of the property to the use of TS
Witnesses: Thomas Ballard, Richard Gaynsford, William Johnson, William Bowyer

Quitclaim  DYK/532  12 Feb 1636

Contents:
Thomas Ballard of London, gent, eldest son and heir of Thomas Ballard, deceased, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, gent
Lands as in DYK/530
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Ballard, George Tokefeilde

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/533  1636

Deed mutilated and seal missing

Contents:
[Thomas Houghton, plaintiff,] v Thomas Saunders, gent, defendant
4 messuages, 1 water mill [mutilated], 70 acres wood, 5 acres land covered with water in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent
William Ballard vouched to warranty

Lease for 60 years at annual rent of £30 13s. 4d  DYK/534  11 Aug 1636

Contents:
Mary Ballard of Lamberhurst, Kent, widow, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst, gent
Lands as in DYK/530
Witnesses: John Porter, John Stutley, George Tokefeilde

Conveyance (Release; lease missing) for £400  DYK/535  24 Nov 1653

Contents:
Nicholas Saunders, the younger, of Wadhurst, gent, John Saunders of the same, gent, (sons of Thomas Saunders, gent, deceased) to William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth
Messuage called Carters and the house 'wheryn Metland lyved' and 90 acres of land in Wadhurst
Recites will of 6 Nov 1650 of Thomas Saunders, deceased, providing that the premises should be sold to make a provision of £400 for his son Nicholas Saunders at age 24. John Saunders, as executor, conveys land to WD to the uses (i) of WD the younger; (ii) of Elizabeth Dyke; (iii) to the heirs of William and Elizabeth Dyke
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton

Counterpart of DYK/535  DYK/536  24 Nov 1653

Final Concord  DYK/537  Martinmas 1653

Contents:
William Dyke, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, plaintiffs, v Nicholas Saunders, gent, John Saunders, gent, defendants
2 messuages, 2 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 40 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 30 acres pasture, 15 acres wood, in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Forgemead, Scalemead  [no ref.]  1640-1692

Conveyance in Trust  DYK/538  5 Nov 1640

Contents:
Thomas Longley of Pennybridge in Wadhurst, yeoman, to Richard Ballard, the elder, of Lamberhurst, Sussex, gent, and Thomas Ballard of the same
Messuage, barn, garden, orchard, backside and 30 acres land in Wadhurst in occupation of Thomas Field
Reserving to TL part of a coppice (6 acres) right 'to cutt corde coale' and carry it away
A marriage to be solemnized between TL and Martha Austen, one of the daughters of Robert Austen of Goudhurst, Kent, deceased. To be held by RB to the uses (i) of TL for life; (ii) of Martha Austen for life as her jointure; (iii) of the heirs of TL
Witnesses: Thomas Saunders, William Ballard, Sa. Maplizden

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £270  DYK/539  25 Jun 1644

Contents:
Thomas Longley of Fairecrouch in Wadhurst, yeoman, eldest son and heir of John Longley, deceased, to Richard Harman of Ticehurst, yeoman
Messuage, barn, garden, orchard, and 1 croft (4 acres) in occupation of Thomas Field in Wadhurst, abutting S on Corsley Street, W on lands formerly of Robert Cheseman, N on Corsleywood, lane leading from the said street to the said wood. Lands called Forgemead and Scalemead (4½ acres) in occupation of Thomas Field in Wadhurst, near the messuage of Edward Benge; the former is 'compassed about' by the highways leading from Wadhurst to Lamberhurst, from Wadhurst to Bewlebridge and by Corsley Greene; the latter abuts W on land of Thomas Saunders, gent, N on a lane formerly part of Corsley Wood, S and E on the highway from Wadhurst to Lamberhurst. 1 toft and 6 acres land called Gibbes in Wadhurst, abutting E and S on lands called Butts, W and N on lands, formerly common, called Merrywithers Hole
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Doble, Thomas Saunders, Richard Ballard, Nicholas Saunders, Thomas Pelsett

Bond in £540  DYK/540  25 Jun 1644

Contents:
Thomas Longlye of Fairecrouch in Wadhurst, yeoman, to Richard Harman of Ticehurst, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Doble

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years) for £150  DYK/541  24 Jun 1670

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Sarah Wood of Wadhurst, widow
Lands as in DYK/539
WD to pay SW £159 finally by 24 Jun 1671
Witnesses: Mary Wood, Thomas Martin

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/542  18 Apr 1670


Related information: See DYK/244 for sale of Clouts Garden

Contents:
Alexander Rottenbridge of Huningtons in Tunbridge, Kent, yeoman, and his wife Alice, Thomas Muddle of Mayfield, wheelwright, and his wife Mary, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Lands as in DYK/539 purchased by WD from Alexander Rottenbridge. Lands called Maryotts Crofts, and Clouts Garden (7acres) in Frant, abutting E on Stonehurst Wood, W and S on highway between Raynards Brooke and Dorndale, N on waterstream there
Fine to be levied to the use of WD
Witnesses: St. Putland, Thomas Hooper, Thomas Sweatman

Conveyance for £20 and £180  DYK/543  29 Nov 1692

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to William Benge of Wadhurst, gent
Lands as in DYK/539
WB is to pay WD £20, and £180 to Richard Wood, executor of Sarah Wood, widow, deceased, to repay a mortgage
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, Walter Hiller

Dyke Property - Miscellaneous Kent Lands  [no ref. or date]

Tonbridge  [no ref. or date]

Grant  DYK/544  8 Feb 1448

Contents:
Thomas Honyngton of Horsted, gent, to William Haxstall, esq, of Pecham, John Knyrt of Penshurst, John Pycott and Robert Lattere, both of Tonbridge, Kent
Messuage called Honyngton formerly Rogh Honyngton in Tonbridge, Capel and Bidborough [Bytborowe], Kent
Seal: red wax, a four-pointed star interlaced with a quatrefoil

Grant  DYK/545  20 Nov 1476

Contents:
Alice Glover of Sutton, Kent, widow, to John Fane and Richard Cartar both of Tonbridge, Kent, John Dod and William Adam, both of Southborough, Kent, and John Tyherst, the elder, of Tonbridge
Messuage called Recardys, 1 garden, 5 pieces of land, 1 piece of meadow in 'le Southborough' in Tunbridge at Kyppynghale. The 4 pieces of land and 1 piece of meadow abut E on lands of Cecily, Duchess of York, S on lands of Robert Kyppyng, W on lands of Humfrey Lattar and John Dod, and N on a street there. The land called Recardiscroft abuts E on lands of Cecily, Duchess of York, S on lands of Humfrey Lattar, W on lands of John Dod, and N on a street there. The aforesaid croft abuts E on lands of Robert Kyppyng, S on a street there, W on lands of John Dod
AG appoints John Rolff her attorney to deliver seisin
Witnesses: Richard Lattar, Humfrey Lattar, Thomas Merden, Thomas Chapman, Richard Rolff

Quitclaim  DYK/546  1 May 1493

Contents:
Joan latter, widow of Thomas Latter, the elder of Tunbridge, Kent, to Richard Fane of Tudeley, Kent, Robert Reade, kt, one of the justices of the King's Bench, Thomas Stone and Thomas Wynter of Capel, Kent
Land (8acres) in Tunbridge called Portmerelond
To the use of RF et al. by gift and feoffment of Richard Latter, son of JL
Seal: on tag, red wax: crowned letter W

Grant  DYK/547  25 Feb 1547

Contents:
Edward Markley of Bidborough, Kent, yeoman, to George Fane of Tudeley, Kent, esq
Land (16 acres) with woods in Tunbridge, Kent, abutting E on a forest called 'le Sowthfryt', S on lands of GF
Witnesses: Philip, Rector of Bidborough, William Benet, John More
Seal: on tag, red wax, a wheel

Quitclaim  DYK/548  31 Mar 1548

Contents:
Edward Markeley of Bidborough, Kent, yeoman, son and heir of Edward Markeley of Tunbridge, to George Fane of Tudeley, Kent, esq
Property as in DYK/547
Seal: on tag, red wax: crowned letter T

Bond in £40  DYK/549  31 Mar 1548

Contents:
John Markeley of Tunbridge, Kent, yeoman, to George Fane of Tudeley, Kent, esq
3 rods land at Bornemyllyn [no details]
To perform covenants as expressed in a deed of even date
Witnesses: Edward Markly, Robert Austen, John Colmane, John Stand

Quitclaim  DYK/550  28 Jan 1555

Contents:
John Daylaye of Leigh, Kent, yeoman, to George Fane of Tudeley, esq
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 acre land near Burnmylle in Tunbridge, Kent
Witnesses: Andrew Furmyger, William Bennet, John Collman, Edward Mercer, John Symon

Final Concord for £20  DYK/551  Michaelmas 1564

Contents:
George Fane, esq, plaintiff, v Richard Tymberland and his wife Anne, John Martley, William Martley, defendants
1 messuage, 2 acres meadow, 6 acres pasture, 10 acres wood in Tunbridge, Kent

Marriage Settlement  DYK/552  9 Sep 1594

Contents:
Andrew Latter, the elder, of Southborough in Tunbridge, Kent, yeoman; Andrew Latter, the younger, son of AL; Jane Penny, daughter of John Penny, deceased, of Hunton, weaver; Edmond Latter, son of AL, and Stephen Jeffery, son of John Jeffery the elder, of Tonbridge
½ yardland, where AL the younger has built a messuage; part of land called the old garden, abutting N on the common called The Shirthe, W on land of John Jeffery, S and E on lands of John Jeffery, S and E on lands of AL the elder, in Southborough in Tunbridge, Kent
Marriage intended between AL the younger and JP. Grant by AL the elder to EL; (i) to the use of AL the younger and JP for life; (ii) to the heirs of the body of and JP; (iii) to the heirs of AL the younger
Witnesses: John Wraye, John Backett, John Hooper

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/552  DYK/553  9 Sep 1594

Final Concord for £120  DYK/554  1615

Contents:
Michaelmas 1615
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v Francis Fane, kt, and George Fane, kt, defendants
3 messuages, 1 cottage, 1 iron furnace, 3 barns, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 70 acres land, 30 acres meadow, 60 acres pasture, and 50 acres wood in Tunbridge and Capel, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/554: Michaelmas 1615  DYK/555  1615

Quitclaim  DYK/556  8 Nov 1615

Contents:
Marie, Baroness Le Despencer, to Francis Fane, of Badsell, Kent, kt, her son
Messuage occupied by William Archer, and 24 acres land in Tunbridge, Kent
M gives up claim to lands held as her jointure from the late Thomas Fane, kt
Witnesses: James Catlett, Francis Wright, Edward Maphsten, Thomas Ayerst, Jasper Man, William Lorkyn
Signed: Mary le Despencer

Conveyance for £1,100  DYK/557  12 Nov 1615

Contents:
Francis Fane, of Badsell, Kent, kt, and George Fane of Buston, Kent, kt, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Messuage and farmhouse called Bornemill in Tunbridge, Kent, and 1 old furnace pond late in occupation of Mrs. Levit and now of William Archer; cottage and ½ acre of land in occupation of John Croocher, in all 30 acres, abutting E on the forest of Southfrith, S and E on lands of Francis Fane, kt, and Thomas Smyth, kt, S and W on land leading from Lodgeoak to Southboroughcross, N on lands of Richard, Earl of Clanricard, called Pryorylandes; messuage called Hunington's and 160 acres near Southborough in Tunbridge, in occupation of Daniel Piper, abutting E and SE on lands of Thomas Smyth, kt, and Oliver Budgin, S on lands of Richard Mercer and a lane to Southborough Cross, W and NW on lands of John Latter and Robert Dike, and N and NE on lands above mentioned in occupation of William Archer; meadow (3 acres) called Caling otherwise Coullinge abutting S on lands of Thomas Dan, N on a watercourse from Broadbridge to Brandbridge, E on lands of Francis Fane, kt, W on lands of John Jeffery; meadows (10 acres) called Denell's acre and Railemead abutting W on lands of Francis Fane, kt, and Edward Jeffery, S on lands of Thomas Dan and the watercourse, E on lands of Walter Kipping, Thomas Raines and heirs of John Towne, N on a watercourse and lands of Mr. Brewer
Rent of £40 yearly under a lease between Francis Fane, kt, and Daniel Piper, to be paid to WD
Covenant to levy a fine
Witnesses: Edward Spencer, John Greene, Francis Wright, John Colyer, T. Couchman, John Wood

Bond in £1,200  DYK/558  12 Nov 1615

Contents:
Francis Fane, of Badsill, Kent, kt, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/557

Bargain and Sale for £310  DYK/559  19 Oct 1621

Contents:
Thomas Dike of Ninfield, gent, to William Bartlatt of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman
Land and woodland called the Quarry and Scotlande (50 acres) in Tonbridge, Kent, abutting E on the highway from Tonbridge to Southborough, S on lands late of Tonbridge Priory, W on lands of William Lamparde, N on lands of Thomas Everest and Edward Lawe
Covenant to levy a fine or suffer a recovery within 1 year
Witnesses: Richard Smyth, Steven Davis, George Browne, John Hooper

Final Concord for £60  DYK/560  1630

Contents:
Michaelmas 1630
Richard Latter, Richard Gartford, plaintiffs, v John Rowe and his wife Dionisia, Edward Latter and his wife Elizabeth
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 20 acres land, 8 acres pasture in Tonbridge and Marden, Kent

Mortgage  DYK/561  27 Jul 1677

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to John Bold of Marden, Kent, yeoman
Messuage called Huningtons and 160 acres of land in Tonbridge, Kent, in occupation of William Snashall
JB is to hold lands for term of 1,000 years as security for repayment of £318 by WD. £9 to be paid on 28 Jan 1678 and £309 on 28 Jul 1678
Witnesses: Robert Crouch, Thomas Martin
Endorsement 5 Mar 1694 that John Bold executor of JB has assigned mortgage to John Wright of London by direction of WD
Witnesses: Robert Jeffery, Charles Blome, Robert Crouch, Thomas Martin

Bond in £600  DYK/562  27 July 1677

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to John Bold of Marden, Kent, yeoman
To perform covenants as expressed in DYK/561
Witnesses: Robert Crouch, Thomas Martin

Assignment of mortgage for £310 10s  DYK/563  31 Jan 1682

Contents:
Jane Smith of St. Margaret's, Westminster, widow and executrix of Miles Smith of Lambeth, Surrey, to Richard Izard, citizen and grocer of London, and John Dyke, esq, son of William Dyke, esq
Messuage called Hunningtons and 160 acres of land, late in occupation of John Jeffery and now in occupation of Alexander Rottenbridge, the younger, near Southborough in Tonbridge, Kent
Recites mortgage of 2 Jul 1661 whereby William Dyke leased property to Miles Smith for term of !,000 years, as security for repayment of £300
Not executed [See DYK/961-980]

Newchurch  [no ref.]  1487-1647

Demise  DYK/564  24 Aug 1487

Contents:
John Thomelyn of Newchurch, Kent, to John Polton, the elder, of Lydd, Kent
3 pieces of land (7 acres) called Danyelles in Newchurch, Kent, and held of the court of Bylsyngton Inferior; abutting E on a way leading between Bilsington and Rawlynes Corner, lands of John Polton and of the heir of Thomas Thomelyn, on SW, and N on lands of JP
The land was held by John Thomelyn and John Stokkare by grant and feoffment from Joan, widow of William Wolball
Witnesses: William Cobbes, Thomas Jamys, John Walter

Grant  DYK/565  3 May 1488

Contents:
Thomas Wolbald, Thomas James, John Stokkar of Newchurch, Kent, to John Polton, the elder, and Henry his son, of Lydd, Kent
2 pieces of land (2 acres); 1 piece in Newchurch held of the Manor of Bilsington Inferior, abutting E on lands of JP, S on lands of JP and of the widow of William Fox, W on way leading to the King's Highway from Rawlynes Corner to Bilsington, N on lands of Thomas Wolball
Which TW et al. had by grant and feoffment of Thomas Thomelyn of Newchurch, deceased
Witnesses: William Cobbes, Henry Wolball, William Frost, John Beryk, John at Mede
Seals: three on tags

Demise  DYK/566  20 Nov 1490

Contents:
John Bokelond, William Love and John Gotley, to Thomas Pulton
Lands in Newchurch and Ruckinge, Kent, held in tenure of Ikham, Bilsington, Shipton and Ruckinge
JB et al. formerly held lands with Thomas Gotley, deceased, by grant and feoffment of TP. JB et al. appoint John Moys and Richard Staple their attorneys to deliver seisin to TP
Witnesses: William Cobbe, Henry Welbowe, Thomas Welbowe
Seals: three on tags, red wax: Lombardic letter I; crowned letter T; merchant's mark

Demise  DYK/567  20 June 1491

Contents:
John Tomlyn of Newchurch, Kent (at the request of Henry Wolbalde of the same), to John Pulton, the elder, of Lydd, Kent
Land called Longgefelde (4 acres) in Newchurch, Kent, abutting S on lands of John Stokkar, W on King's Highway leading from Bilsington to Newchurch, N and E on lands of William Cobbes
Lands were held by JT by grant and feoffment from Joan, widow of William Wolbalde
Witnesses: William Cobbes, bailiff of Romney Marsh, Thomas Jamys, William Witte, John à Mede, John Stokkar

Grant  DYK/568  16 Nov 1493

Contents:
Thomas Colyn, to John Pulton of Lydd, Kent, and John Pulton, the younger, of the same
6 pieces of land in Newchurch, Kent (11 acres), abutting N and S on lands of the heir of Robert Brent, W on King's Highway leading from Fotstern' to Cobbes Melle, E on way leading from Brodewater to Blakmanston and part of lands of the heir of Robert Brent
Witnesses: William Cobbe, gent, William Arnard, Roger Tole, Henry Wolball, John White

Bargain and Sale for £60 and £40 yearly  DYK/569  22 Jun 1520

Contents:
Thomas Sewell, clerk, 'Doctor of Decrees', executor of will of the late John Pulton of Lydd, Kent, to Thomas Pulton of Battle, cousin and heir of Jarvyes Pulton, son and heir of John Pulton, deceased
Lands of John Pulton, the elder, deceased, in Lydd, Old Romney, Newchurch, Bilsington, Ruckinge and St. Mary Church, Kent
Will of the said John Pulton, the younger, provided that on the death of his wife Margaret, his lands were to be sold by TS and the proceeds to be applied to charitable uses as specified in his will. Margaret Pulton married Edward Bosome, and she died before a bargain between her and TP could be completed; TS sells the land to TP for £60 to be paid at intervals; TP is also to pay £40 to the Abbot of Battle, in sums of 40s. yearly, and £30 of this money is for 'exhibucion and fyndyng' of one or two scholars, monks of Battle Abbey, in Oxford and Cambridge yearly; the residue of £10 to be used for buying a new cope within the Abbey of Battle
Warranty note - 'per me Thoma Sewell
Endorsements: notes of receipt of money with 'et quietus est' 29 Hen. VIII 1538
Seal

Bond in £80  DYK/570  22 Jun 1520

Contents:
Thomas Pulton of Battle, yeoman, John Adamys of the same, yeoman, Nicholas Tufton of Northiam, gent, Stephen Cutlas of Hawkhurst, Kent, yeoman, to Thomas Sewell, Doctor of Decrees
TP et al. are bound to pay £40 to the Abbot of the Abbey of St. Martin, Battle
Notes of receipt by the Abbot of Battle

Letter of Attorney  DYK/571  2 Jul 1544

Contents:
Anne Byng, daughter of John Byng of Mersham, Kent, to Robert Byng, her brother
Messuage called Pultons, land (34 acres) in Newchurch, Kent, in occupation of Robert Wevyll; land (44 acres) in Newchurch in occupation of John Chalcroffte; land (10 acres) in Bilsington, Kent, in occupation of Robert Wevyll
AB appoints RB attorney to receive land from Benigne Adams, son of John Adams of Battle
Witnesses: John Byng, John Taylor, Stephen Wytte, Thomas Taylor, John Manne, William Freman
Seal: on tag, red wax, letters 'IHS'

Conveyance  DYK/572  1 Jul 1547

Contents:
Anne, widow of Benigne Adams of Battle; John Adams, father of the said Benigne, of the same
Messuage and garden (16 acres) in occupation of William Fagg in Newchurch, Kent; land (18 acres) in Newchurch in occupation of Thomas Goddard; spinneys called Pultons Busshe (1 acre); land (44 acres) in Newchurch in occupation of John Taylor, 10 acres in occupation of William Smyth in Bilsington, Kent; land and spinneys (1 acre) in Bilsington called Harpe Busshe
AA makes Robert Byng her attorney to deliver land to JA
Witnesses of the livery: Nicholas Adams of Aldington, Gilbert Mortymer of Hythe, and James Crystofferson, William Guydler, William Lambert, all of Newchurch
Witnesses to the deed: Richard Ambrose, clerk, Richard Porter, Edward Feld, John Wygfell, John Drynke, John Harte

Power of Attorney  DYK/573  1 Jul 1547

Contents:
John Adams of Battle, to John Harte
Lands in Newchurch and Bilsington, Kent [as in DYK/572]
JH to receive land on behalf of JA
Witnesses: as in DYK/572

Bond in £240  DYK/574  12 Jan 1552

Contents:
George Byngham and his wife Anne of St. Peter the Apostle in Canterbury, Kent, to Robert Byng of Grays Inn, London, gent
To perform covenants as expressed in deed of 31 Dec 1551

Bill of Quittance  DYK/575  24 May 1565

Contents:
Henry Cheyne, kt, to George Byngham of Canterbury, Kent, gent
92 acres of marshland in Newchurch and Bilsington, Kent, formerly held by late Benigne Adams
HC acknowledges receipt of £160 from GB, which Thomas Kempe, kt, and John Tufton, esq, (arbitrators between HC and GB concerning the land) had awarded to HC. The award was dated 20 Apr 1565

Quitclaim  DYK/576  27 Dec 1581

Contents:
Thomas Godfrye of Ashford, Kent, butcher, son and heir of late Thomas Godfrye of Orlaston, Kent, kinsman and one of the heirs of late Benigne Adams, to Robert Byng, esq
36 acres of marshland in Newchurch, Kent, late in occupation of John Harte; 40 acres of marshland called Lodgefelde in Newchurch in occupation of Roger Tolye; 12 acres of marshland in Bilsington, Kent late in occupation of William Adryan; 19 acres of wood in Ruckinge, Kent. All which lands once belonged to Thomas Pulton
Witnesses: Laurence Hargrave, Briand Ley, Thomas Bridges

Quitclaim  DYK/577  11 Jun 1595

Contents:
Abraham Gaylor, of Newchurch, Kent, labourer, son and heir of late Edward Gaylor, of Lydd, Kent, kinsman and one of the heirs of late Benigne Adams, to Robert Byng, esq
Lands in Newchurch, Bilsington and Ruckinge, Kent as in DYK/576
Witnesses: Fra. Sethock, William Gransden, John Pidgeon
Seal: F.S. enclosed in a knot

Exemplification of Suit in the Court of Record at Dymchurch in Romney Marsh, Kent  DYK/578  1569

Contents:
Before John Bennet, bailiff and jurat of Romney Marsh; 23 Aug 1569
Suit between Thomas Jolle, plaintiff, v George Byngham of Shepswolde, Kent, gent, defendant
TJ alleges by John Hebylthwayte, his attorney, that GB on 20 Sep 1566 unjustly took and detained 50 steers belonging to TJ, which were grazing on 80 acres of marshland called Pultons in Newchurch, Kent. GB by Alexander Harrison, his attorney, replies that the land belonged to him at that date by right of his wife Anne
TJ claims damages and expenses and declares that GB was not seised of the land at that date, and that the land passed to Robert Byng by a fine dated Hilary 1552, between Robert Byng, plaintiff and George Byngham and his wife Anne, defendants. TJ states that Robert Byng demised the 80 acres of marshland to him for a term of 11 years. GB disputes that the land was in possession of Robert Byng. The issue as to ownership was tried by jury
Jury were summoned 9 Dec 1566 by Richard Hawkyns, serjeant of the court. The jury were if process until 9 Sep 1567
Jurors: Giles Collyn, John Bowle, John Halle, Robert Raynard, Thomas Cobbe, James Cobbe, John Pyxe, John Hawe, Richard Benytt, John Baker, Thomas Harwood, Peter Knyght, Edmond Scott, William Dylnott, Henry Den, Henry Sherwood, John Harlakynden, Christopher Denton, George Mershe, Thomas Knyght, Michael Hotham, William Ronce and Simon Rucke
Jury confirm the fine and possession of the land by Robert Byng. Losses of 16s. 8d. and expenses of 26s. 8d. are awarded to the plaintiff TJ. Note that exemplification was made at the request of Robert Byng
Seal: on tag, red wax, bailiff of Romney Marsh. Fair impression

Memorandum  DYK/579  23 Nov 1607

Contents:
Simon Payne and Thomas Maye of Newchurch, Kent, chosen by John Cheseman as arbitrators between Robert Myller of Northfleet and Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent
2 pieces of land in Newchurch, Kent, called the 30 acres (32 acres) late in occupation of RM
The arbitrators were to decide what the land lacked in enclosures, dykes, gates, and rails at Michaelmas 1607. The arbitrators fixed the value of the enclosures to be made at 25s

Settlement  DYK/580  4 Jan 1638

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Henry Dyke, citizen and grocer of London, nephew of WD, and John Dyke of Frant, gent
100 acres of land in Romney Marsh in Newchurch and Bilsington, Kent, in occupation of John Covenny
To the uses (i) of WD for life; (ii) to Henry Dyke and his wife Elizabeth (daughter of WD), and their issue, in default of which to Henry Dyke and his heirs for ever
One third part to Elizabeth Dyke (sister of Henry Dyke) and her heirs for ever, unless HD pays her £500 at age 21 or on marriage
Witnesses: Robert Steedes, Samuel Bridge, William Hendley

Marriage Settlement  DYK/581  10 Apr 1647

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Henry Dyke of Frant, his son-in-law and nephew
Messuage called Pulton's and 8 pieces of marshland and 2 bushes [thickets] (100 acres) called the Forty Acres, the Thirty Acres, Twelve Acres, Ten Acres and Lodgefield in Newchurch and Bilsington in Romney Marsh, Kent, in occupation of John Lucas
WD in consideration of marriage between HD and the late Elizabeth Dyke, his daughter, and now of the marriage between HD and Mary Butcher of Wadhurst, widow, WD grants lands to HD to settle a jointure on Mary Butcher, to the use of HD and his heirs for ever. Portion of Mary Butcher £1,000
Witnesses: John Browne, the elder, William Hendley, Robert Cheeke

Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel  [no ref.]  1618-1676

Final Concord  DYK/582  1618

Contents:
Easter 1618
William Dyke, clerk, plaintiff, v George Ryvers, kt, John Ryvers, esq, and his wife Dorothy, defendants
Messuage, barn, garden, 30 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 15 acres pasture, in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/582: Easter 1618  DYK/583  1618

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/584  Trinity 1618

Contents:
Anthony Carleton, gent, plaintiff, v William Dyke, clerk, defendant
Messuage, barn, garden, 30 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 15 acres pasture, in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent
George Rivers, kt, and John Rivers, esq, vouched to warranty
Seal: fragmentary

Bargain and Sale for £40  DYK/585  9 Dec 1618

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Walter Kypping of Tudeley, Kent, gent
Land (3 acres) near Broadbridge in Capel, Kent, abutting S and SE on highway leading from Hartlakebridge to Tudeley, and W N and E on lands of WK lately purchased by WD from George Rivers, kt, and John Rivers, his son
Witnesses: Robert Newman, Thomas Jeffery, Isaac Shelley, Richard Barnes, John Goodwyn, and John Hooper
Seal: a mermaid

Mortgage (Lease for 500 years) for £250  DYK/586  15 Dec 1671

Deed mutilated

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Richard Goodhugh of Tunbridge, Kent, yeoman
! messuage, 1 barn, closes, yards and gardens called Weawle otherwise Hale; 11 pieces of land called Weawle lands otherwise Hall lands (57 acres) in occupation of Alexander Rottenbridge in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent, abutting W on 'late disparked ground' called the Posterne, N on lands called Fisshall, E and S on lands late of Walter Kipping, late Thomas Raines, late Edward Jeffery, the heirs of John Towne and Isaac Shelley; 1 piece of land (3 acres) near Broadbridge in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent, abutting S on highway from Tonbridge to Hadlow, and N, W and S on lands late of Walter Kipping
WD to repay £265 on 16 Dec 1672
Witnesses: George Hooper, Daniel Weaver

Speldhurst  [no ref.]  1527-1650

Grant  DYK/587  1 Apr 1527

Contents:
John Longe of Speldhurst, Kent, to John Roffe of Speldhurst, Henry Curdde, Nicholas Arnolde, William Chappeman, the younger, Wyllion Abraham, all of Kent
Half of one messuage, garden and lands called Le Strake, Bytilcroft and Bryghtyston, abutting E on land of William Roffe and of Henry Roffe, W on lands of Richard Holmby and William Roffe, S on lands of Humfrey Laknor and William Roffe, N on the King's Highway from Speldhurst to Waschelingstone
To be held by JR at al. to the use of JRW: Thomas Longe, the elder, Henry Roffe, William Borne, John Arnolde, Humfrey Curdde
Seal: on tag, red wax

Grant  DYK/588  4 Nov 1550

Contents:
Margaret Rolff of Speldhurst, Kent, one of the daughters and heirs of Thomas Rolff of East Peckham, Kent, deceased, to Thomas Wylland of Speldhurst
Share of land called Bykfelde (5 acres) in Speldhurst, abutting N on lands of Henry and John Rolff, W and S on lands of the heirs of Richard Rolff, E on lands of John Sace
Grant to TW when he marries MR
Witnesses: Thomas Rolf, son of Henry Rolff, Thomas Stace, Thomas Rolf, son of William Rolff, Henry Rolff

Quitclaim  DYK/589  19 May 1560

Contents:
Thomas Willmote of Speldhurst, Kent, to Thomas Stace of the same, miller
Messuage and land called Bykfyld (4 acres) in Speldhurst, abutting on the King's Highway leading to the house of Thomas Roffe as far as Rusthaulle, which TW inherited
Witnesses: Thomas Roffe, John Gromebredge, John Dameryaght

Grant  DYK/590  14 Oct 1562

Contents:
Thomas Stace of Speldhurst, Kent, yeoman, to Walter Frye of the same
Messuage, garden and croft called Byckefeld (4 acres) in Speldhurst, abutting N and E on lands of Thomas Rolfe, S and W on lands of John Sace
Witnesses: John Frye, John Goldsmyth, Robart Goldsmyth, Thomas Morrant, John Sace

Bond in £20  DYK/591  21 may 1591

Contents:
Andrew Rolf of Speldhurst, Kent, husbandman, to Henry Rolf of the same, bricklayer
Lands in Speldhurst between the land of HR called the Milpond, and the land of AR called Brightstone
Recites that there has been contention between AR and HR over the premises and various other matters. The parties have chosen John Jeffrey of Tonbridge, Kent, yeoman, and William Webb of Wrotham, Kent, and AR binds himself to agree to their arbitration
Witnesses: Edmond Johnson, Nicholas Hooper, John Hooper

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £80  DYK/592  19 Mar 1603

Contents:
William Wallis of Tunbridge, Kent, broadweaver, and his wife Sarah, John Rolfe, Dorothy Rolfe and Sarah Rolfe (daughters and heirs of Henry Rolf of Speldhurst, Kent, deceased), to John Turnor, citizen and skinner of London
Messuage, garden, barn and 9 acres land in Speldhurst, abutting E and S on lands of Edward Mercer and Matthew Frie, N on the Queen's Highway from Speldhurst to Washingstone, W on lands of Andrew Rolfe, S on lands of Thomas Kailie and Richard Johnson
The premises were formerly divided between Andrew Rolfe and Henry Rolf, deceased see DYK/591
Witnesses: R. Amherst, Godfrey Jessoppe, John Gromebridge, Nicholas Turnor

Bond in £200  DYK/593  19 Mar 1603

Contents:
William Wallis of Tunbridge, Kent, broadweaver, and Joan Rolfe of Capel, Kent, spinster, Dorothy Rolfe and Sarah Rolfe of Tunbridge, spinsters, (daughters and heirs of Henry Rolf of Speldhurst, Kent, deceased), to John Turnor, citizen and skinner of London
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: R. Amherst, Godfrey Jessoppe, John Gromebridge, Nicholas Turnor

Final concord (official copy) for £41  DYK/594  1605

Contents:
Trinity 1605
John Turnor, gent, plaintiff, v William Wallis and his wife Sarah, Henry Alchin and his wife Sarah, William Elliott and his wife Judith, defendants
1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 2 orchards, 8 acres land, 2 acres meadow, 3 acres wood, 15 acres heath and furze in Tonbridge and Speldhurst, Kent
Copy made by John Hooper, notary public, 7 July 1612
States that the original is in the possession of Nicholas Hilder

Counterpart of preceding, deed DYK/594: Trinity 1605  DYK/595  1605

Quitclaim  DYK/596  6 Oct 1614

Contents:
John Turnor, citizen and skinner of London, to Andrew Wellar of Speldhurst, Kent, tanner
Lands as in DYK/592
Recites indenture of 26 Jun 1614 whereby JT bargained and sold the premises to AW for £40
Witnesses: Ambrose Marten, Edward Frye, John Hooper, notary public

Bond in £100  DYK/597  18 Oct 1650

Contents:
Richard Weller of Frant, tanner, to Thomas Cayle of Burwash, yeoman
RW is to convey his lands in Speldhurst, Kent, to TC, reserving dower to whoever he marries
Witnesses: John Cheseman, Thomas Jearvis

Dyke (Hutton) Property  [no ref.]  1720-1777

Final Concord for £2,200  DYK/598  1720

Contents:
Easter 1720
William Strickland, bt, Walter Calverley, bt, Thomas Stillington, esq, plaintiffs, v John Hutton, the elder, and his wife Dorothy, John Hutton, the younger, gent, and Matthew Hutton, clerk, defendants
10 messuages, 10 gardens, 10 orchards, 600 acres land, 200 acres meadow, 400 acres pasture, 400 acres wood, 200 acres heath and furze in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Tonbridge otherwise Tunbridge, Tudeley, and Hadlow, in Kent; Frant and Southborough

Lease for 11 years at annual rent of £35  DYK/599  15 Dec 1733

Contents:
John Hutton of Marsk, Yorkshire, esq, to Stephen Russell of Wadhurst, yeoman
Messuage called Newhouse in Wadhurst
Reserving timber, mining and quarrying rights
Witnesses: Edward Budgen, Richard Taylor

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/600  1777

Contents:
Hilary 1777
William Chaytor, esq, plaintiff, v William Barton Borwick, gent
10 messuages, 1 mill, 10 gardens, 450 acres land, 300 acres meadow, 300 acres pasture, 300 acres wood in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Tudeley, Hadlow, and Capel, in Kent; Frant
John Hulton, esq, vouched to warranty
Seal: Broken
Poor engraved portrait of George III

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/601  1777

Contents:
Hilary 1777
William Chaytor, esq, plaintiff, v William Barton Borwick, gent
Manor of Frant, 1 mill, 10 gardens, 900 acres land, 300 acres meadow, 300 acres pasture, 300 acres wood, in Frant, Wadhurst, Lamberhurst and Mayfield
John Hutton, esq, vouched to warranty
Seal: fair impression

Dyke (Hutton) Property  [no ref.]  1809

'An Act for vesting certain estates in the Counties of Kent and Sussex, devised by the will of John Hutton esq, deceased, in trustees to be sold, and for investing the money arising therefrom in the purchase of other estates to be settled to the same uses.'  DYK/1126  1809

Contents:
49 Geo.III, cap.164, 1809

Dyke - Ironworks  [no ref. or date]

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/602  15 Aug 1573

Contents:
Thomas Darell of East Peckham, esq, and his son Henry Darell, to Christopher Darell of Iwood, Surrey, (brother of Thomas Darell)
Iron workshop, or iron mill, called Derondale Forge, all the works there for making iron, all ponds, waterleys, watercourses, bays, river banks, river gates, sluc' [sluices ?], trenches and ditches (14 acres) in Frant and Pembury, Kent. Abutting S and W on Mayes Croftes, W and N on lands of Thomas Barham, N and E on part of Derondale. Now in occupation of Thomas Dike by lease from TD for making cast iron ['carbonum ferri')
Derondale Wood (130 acres) and croft (3 acres) in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, abutting E on wood and land called Sandherst, S on part of Derondale called Talbutes Field and Hauke Wood, W and S on part of Derondale called Bakers Crofts and Bakers Meade, W and N on way from Derondale called le Mores, Goldefelde Crofts and Goldefelde
Refers to covenants between the parties in indenture of 31 Jan 1573. TD and HD appoint Richard Andrewes of Wadhurst their attorney to deliver seisin to CD
Witnesses: Stephen Bredgman, Anthony Ellys, John Gue, Charles le Mote

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £200 and £1,433 6s. 8d  DYK/603  29 Sep 1573

Contents:
Christopher Darell of Iwood, Surrey, gent, to Thomas Dyke of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
All the lops and tops of trees and underwood growing on the lands of Walter Waller, kt, in Frant. Excepting all woods and cords cut by CD and now standing on the premises for the provision of the forge called Veredge belonging to CD. All wood and cords amounting to 230 cords sold by CD to William Carpenter and John Carpenter. 420 cords of timber sold by CD to John Barham of Wadhurst. 303 cords sold by CD to Richard Leeche, gent. All wood cut on the premises by Nicholas Fowle of Mayfield for the 'blowing or making' of 150 tons of sows to the third. And if the wood is not sufficient to make coal for 150 tons of sows, then Nicholas Fowle is to be allowed more wood
CD grants to TD all rights on the premises including the making of coal and colliers lodges. CD had these rights by a bargain and sale from William Holstock, esq, George Wynter, esq, Thomas Flods, gent, Commissioners appointed by Letters Patent of 28 Nov 1571
CD agrees that Richard Leeche shall pay 1 ton of good iron made into bars to TD for 140 cords of wood to be delivered to TD at the forge called Beanhale in Frant. If Nicholas Fowle has to cut more wood then TD shall receive 3 tons of sows from him
CD agrees to convey to TD before 2 Feb 1574 the following
Iron forge, hammer, or ironmill called Derondale Forge with all tools there for making iron, pond, watercourses, bays, banks etc., which are part of Derondale land. Cottage, coalhouse and ground at Derondale of Thomas and Henry Darall. 14 acres in all in Frant and Pembury, Kent, abutting S and W on land called Mayes Crofte, W and N on lands of Thomas Barham, N and E on another parcel of Derondale. The woods and underwoods called Derondale woods (130 acres) in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent, abutting E on lands called Sandhurst, S on parts of Derondale called Talbotts Feilde and Hawkewood, W and S on part of Derondale called Bakers Crofts and Bakers Meade, W and N on lane leading from Derondale Forge to Derondale Forstall and other parcels of Derondale called the Mores, Golde Feilde Crofts and Golde Feilde
Recites that the forge and premises are under lease for one year, recites recognizance on the Statute Staple between Thomas Darell and Henry Darell to Owyn Waller, citizen and fishmonger of London. Reserves right to Thomas and Henry Darell to dig marl out of the marlpits to be used on land on S and W of the wood of Talbotsfeilde, Hawkewood, Harle Rede, Bakers Croft and Bakers Meade
The consideration for the timber is £200 and for Derondale Forge is £1,433 6s. 8d. Provision is made for payment at intervals: the last payment is to be made on 29 Sep 1578. TD is also to render 7 tons of 'good, sufficient and merchauntable iron well wrought into barres'. 2 tons to be delivered on 8 Oct 1574 at Brokelande Forge, Sussex, and 5 tons at Derondale Forge, in occupation of TD. TD has already rendered 20 tons of sows to CD, and he is to render a further 80 tons to TD at Chingley Furnace, in Goudhurst, Kent, in occupation of TD, by Easter 1575. Provision that CD is to have sufficient sows to work on till 29 Sep 1575 at Veredge Forge, so he does not have to leave off working at the forge
Witnesses: Henry Darell, Edmund Pelham, Jasper Stacy, William Brokebank

Final Concord for £80  DYK/604  1573

Contents:
Michaelmas 1573
Thomas Dyke, plaintiff, v Thomas Darell, esq, and his wife Mary, Henry Darell, Christopher Darell, gent, defendants
2 messuages, 2 cottages, 1 iron mill, 3 gardens, 2 acres land, 3 acres meadow, 3 acres pasture, 120 acres wood, 6 acres land covered with water, in Pembury, Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent. 1 iron mill, 1 barn, and 6 acres land in Frant

Acknowledgement of Receipt  DYK/605  16 Mar 1575

Contents:
Christopher Darell, citizen and merchant tailor of London, to Thomas Dyke of Horsmonden, Kent
Recites indenture of 29 Sep 1573 relating to the payment of the consideration
CD acknowledges the receipt from TD of £666 13s. 4d., 80 tons of sows, 7 tons of iron and a further £666 13s. 4d. in full payment of £1,433 6s. 8d
Witnesses: John Donne, William Seftlay, notary

Lease for 12 years  DYK/606  13 Apr 1579

Contents:
Thomas Darell of Scotney, esq, and his son Henry Darell of Grays Inn, Middlesex, gent, to Thomas Dyke of Lamberhurst, Kent, yeoman
Furnace or iron work called 'Serenden fornace' and all ways and watercourses in Horsmonden and Brenchley, Kent, now in occupation of TD. Free of claims except those of Thomas Brattle of Goudhurst, Kent, scythesmith
Recites indenture of 21 Mar 1574 between the above parties, whereby Thomas Darell conveyed lands called Derondall (206 acres), part of Derondall in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent. Refers to recognizances which were to be discharged by the said indenture excepting two between Thomas Darell and Phillipp Choute, esq, deceased, and Thomas Darell and John Randall, deceased. In 20 years from 13 Apr 1579 the lands are to be discharged from the two recognizances. Thomas Darell was bound to Thomas Dyke in a recognizance of £300, dated 14 May 1574, to perform covenants in indentures of even date, but no indentures were made. The recognizance is now to relate to indentures of 13 Apr 1579 between Thomas Darell and Edmond Pelham of Grays Inn, Middlesex, to Thomas Dyke concerning the premises
Witnesses: James Hendle, William Nowell, John Esbeache

Assignment of Lease  DYK/607  11 Oct 1597

Contents:
Thomas Dyke of Pembury, Kent, gent, to Richard Ballard of Wadhurst, yeoman, and his sons Thomas and Richard Ballard
Furnace called Chingley furnace [Straker, Wealden Iron p.276]. Woodland called Scotney Park (100acres), excepting 2 small enclosures in occupation of Thomas Henbury. Woodland (360 acres) part of the Manor of Chingley in Goudhurst, Kent, excepting 1 cottage in occupation of Henry Persons and ¼ acre woods and underwoods at Chingley and in Scotney Park. Reserving sporting rights and various timber rights to Thomas Darell and Henry Darell
Recites lease of 13 Apr 1579 between Thomas Darell, Henry Darell and Edmond Pelham, to Thomas Dyke of the premises for 41 years. TD now assigns the premises to RB et al. for an annual rent of £100. Refers to certain bonds and recognizances which are also to be assigned to RB et al
Witnesses: Thomas Austen, Francis Austen, Robert Austen

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/608  16 Oct 1609

Contents:
John Myttell of East Hoathly, ironfounder, to Thomas Sheppard of Yalding, Kent, yeoman
Messuage, 1 barn and buildings called Milles (30 acres). Land called Parkers (6 acres) in Heathfield, abutting W and S on the King's Highway leading form Bishopps Wood to Growbridge, E on land of Edward Pudland, N on land of Adam Lusham. 6½ acres land in Southbishopps Wood in Heathfield, abutting N on land of John Tompkyn, E on land of Walter Osborne, S on the King's Highway leading to Hutch Lane, W on land of Ralph Fuller and on the King's Highway leading from Heathfield Church to Holebeeche
Witnesses: Thomas Dike, the younger, John Aynscombe, Thomas Cade, Richard Page

Lease for 3 years at annual rent of £20  DYK/609  1 May 1655

Supplementary information: Lease of same property dated 1652 is transcribed in full in Sussex Archaeological Collections, vol.32 p.26; see also Straker, Wealden Iron p.267

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Thomas Foley of the City of London, esq, Alexander Courthope of Horsmonden, Kent, esq, Herbert Springate of London, esq, Edward Herbert of Tunbridge, gent
1 ironwork or ironforge and 1 iron shop with ponds, waterlays, watercourses, banks. bays, floodgates, coal places, and cinder places, formerly in occupation of John Browne, esq, deceased, and now of TF et al. All working tools and implements
1 messuage, 1 barn and 14 acres land now in occupation of Thomas Ongley. Rights of way to the forge. All in Frant. Reserving timber, trees and underwood and right to cut and carry the same to WD. WD agrees to allow timber for repairs to the forge except to the beams
Schedule of the tools and implements used in the finery and forge
Witnesses: John Horsmonden, Henry Dawson, Mary Clendon, William Kinge, William Holland, Frances Darnell

Letter Patent  DYK/610  29 May [1663]

Contents:
John Browne
Refers to a term of years granted to John Browne. That JB is to render an account of all iron ordnance and shott shipped by him, to produce certificates from customs houses and to show the contracts that he makes
Fragment of Letters Patent, probably a second membrane with the first membrane missing
Seal: cut away

Articles of partnership  DYK/611  20 Sep 1668

Deed mutilated

Contents:
George Browne of Buckland, Surrey, esq; Alexander Courthop of Horsmonden, Kent, esq; John Browne of Horsmonden, Kent, esq; William Dike of Frant, esq
The parties are jointly possessed of
Furnaces, forges, ironworks and brassworks called Horsmonden and Brenchley Furnaces, Hawkhurst Furnace and Forge and Bayham Forge, in Kent and Sussex. Stocks of coals, mines, brass and iron, tools, all things used in the making of brass and iron ordnances and guns. All ordnances, guns, mortars, shot, bar iron, sow iron and 'Grenadoes'
1. Joint agreement for 13 years to make and cast iron sows, pots, plates, iron ware; to work iron ware and to make gunshot and guns
2. Each partner agrees to put forward a fourth part of the expenses, bear a fourth part of the debts and take a fourth part of the profits. Each partner agrees to render an account to the others. On death of a partner the share of the deceased shall be made over to his executors
Witnesses: Anthony Horsmonden, John Polwheile, William Child

Indenture  DYK/612  No date

Contents:
Much mutilated indenture which seems to relate to the preceding articles of co-partnership, DYK/611

Articles of Agreement  DYK/613  28 Feb 1676

Contents:
Prince Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, etc., Anthony, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, Thomas Chichley, kt, Master of Ordnance, to John Browne of Horsmonden, Kent, esq
Recites Letters Patent of 1 Dec 1671 whereby a monopoly for 14 years was granted to Prince Rupert of an invention for 'Converting into steele all manner of edged tools files or other instruments forged and formed in soft iron...As also for the like converting of all manner of iron wire after it is drawne; and alsoe of prepareing and softning all cast or melted iron soe that it may bee filed and wrought as forged iron is; and of tincturing of copper upon iron...'
Recites an Act of 27 Chas.II whereby a license was granted for 31 years to Prince Rupert. Recites indenture of even date with the above whereby Prince Rupert et al. and Thomas Bennett, Edmund Hampden and Thomas Stringer granted to JB a sole deputation for making 'Iron ordnance morter pieces iron morters cast anchors printing rolls shells and round shott'
Agreement that £20 for every ton of iron, wrought according to the invention, is to be paid to Prince Rupert et al. They are to appoint a treasurer to receive the money and JB is to keep the books which are to be inspected by officers appointed by Prince Rupert et al. Officers are to note the delivery of goods and to be present at the making of contracts. JB is not to use the invention outside England and Wales or disclose it to anyone
Witnesses: William Dutton Colt, John Richardson, Anthony Shephard, Jon Penn, Stationer in the Temple
Seals: papered
Signatures of all parties

Articles of Agreement  DYK/614  10 May 1677


Related information: See receipts for delivery of guns, DYK/1079-1083

Contents:
John Browne of Spilmonden in Horsmonden, Kent, esq, to John Baker, formerly of Stoneland and now of Mayfield, esq
(i) John Baker demises to John Browne for 2 years for £100: Hamsell Furnace in Rotherfield, to make and cast guns and other cast wares there
(ii) John Browne agrees at his own costs to set up a boreing mill for guns near Birchden Forge in Rotherfield, belonging to John Baker, and also one or more smiths' forges there
(iii) John Baker agrees to carry rough timber of oak and beech to the forge for building the boreing mill and smith's forge and for 'Bridges, gynn poles, rowles, skidds and other wooden implements'
(iv) John Browne agrees not to use any wood for making coal except what he buys from John Baker
(v) John Baker sells to John Browne all the coal lying at the said furnace at 30s. a wainload
(vi) John Baker agrees to lay 800 loads of coal at the furnace before 1 Nov 1678. John Browne is to pay 30s. per load
(vii) John Browne is to have each gun cast at the furnace weighed and he is to pay John Baker 27s. 6d. per ton within one month after the weighing of the guns. If any of the guns break in proving John Browne is to pay John Baker 6d. for every ton
(viii) In each year of the lease John Browne is to clear the coal place before 15 May and carry away the guns before 24 July
(ix) If John Browne is forced to blow out the furnace for want of water then an arbitrator shall be chosen to decide what John Baker shall pay to John Browne for the coals left at the furnace
(x) John Baker is to sell and deliver to John Browne bar iron at the rate of 15s. a hundred. John Baker is to carry away loads of coal and cinders from the 'Sowe place' at the furnace and from the forge as necessary 'for the convenience of laying wood'
(xi) John Baker agrees to lay down 16 cords of coppice wood at the furnace, John Browne paying 6s. 6d. per cord. John Browne is to have the right to dig loam, sand and clay. He is to use John Baker's tools after an inventory has been made
Witnesses: Henry Dawson, Thomas Hooper

Penkherst property - Buxted & Waldron  [no ref. or date]

Manor of Buxted  [no ref.]  1354-1684

Grant  DYK/615  17 Mar 1354

Contents:
John Byschop of Buxted, chaplain [capellanus], to Geoffrey de Say, kt
2 messuages, with houses built on them, near the church of Buxted, N on a lane; S on the lands of Geoffrey de Say; another messuage lying S and W between lands of Geoffrey de Say, N on land of Walter atte Hoke; 2 crofts in Buxted called Mallyngestoneslond
Dated: Monday next after the feast of St. Gregory. 28 Ed.III
Witnesses: John de Schodwelle, John Clymer, John Chaury, Richard Crouprest, Nicholas atte Hoth

Release of Covenant  DYK/616  14 Aug 1584

Contents:
Stephen Dobson of Buxted, yeoman, to William Parker otherwise Barber of Buxted, husbandman
Messuage, garden, 3 pieces and a grove of land 'of newe and midle assert' (10 acres) and 4 pieces of bond land of the yard of Ramsley (26 acres) freeland called the Cole Pitts, and other freelands in all 50 acres, part of the High Wast in Buxted
Recites lease of 10 Dec 1571 between SD and WP. WP covenanted to lay three thousand loads of marl on the land. SD now acknowledges that WP has done this
Witnesses: Richard Hedgham, Stephen Luxforde

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £120  DYK/617  25 Mar 1630

Contents:
John Baker of Shottingeherste in Wadhurst, yeoman, to Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent
Lands called Parkefeild, Little Parkefeild, Parkwood and Longe Crofte (38 acres) now in occupation of Abraham Mauser in Mayfield, abutting N and E on the lane from Rishett Cross to Combe wood, S on lands of the Manor of Sharnden now in occupation of John Bodle, W on lands of John Weston called Reynolds. JB had the lands by grant from John Maynard of Sinderhill, Mayfield
JB is to repay £120 to TH on 25 Mar 1633
Witnesses: Thomas Bodle, John Gaynsford
Seal: three bars

Assignment of Mortgage for £250  DYK/618  30 Mar 1638

Contents:
John Baker of Shotinghurst in Wadhurst, yeoman, Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent, to Theobald Michell of Stamerham [?Stammerham Farm], gent
Lands as in DYK/617
JB is to pay TM £17 10s. on 25 Mar 1639 and £267 on 25 Mar 1640
Witnesses: John Gaynsford, Thomas Champion

Lease for 3 months at nominal rent  DYK/619  3 Nov 1640


Related information: See mortgages, DYK/818-835

Contents:
John Baker of Wadhurst, yeoman, and Theobald Michell of Stammerham, esq, to Joan Mowsse, widow of Edward Mowsse of London, fishmonger, deceased
Lands as in DYK/617
Witnesses: Robert Cole, Thomas Houghton, William Aldcroft

Mortgage (Conveyance) for £300  DYK/620  17 Mar 1648


Related information: See legal papers, Penkherst v Lindsey, DYK/892-896

Contents:
Richard Lyndsey of Buxted, esq, to Edward Chauntler of Laughton, yeoman
Wood called the Parkwood, 1 slip of meadow called the Long Slippe, a banke of wood adjoining (34 acres) in occupation of RL; 3 pieces of arable and pasture land called the Parkfield, one of them (12 acres) where the new bridge now stands, and 9 acres, and 9 acres adjoining in occupation of John Weston, in Buxted, reputed part of the demesnes of Buxted Manor
EC to repay £336 by 20 Mar 1651
Witnesses: Robert Pickering, John Chauntler, Thomas Moore

Exemplification of a Common Recovery  DYK/621  1652

Contents:
Trinity 1652
Ferdinando Marsham, esq, and Anthony Fowle, esq, plaintiffs, v John Marsham, esq, defendant
Manor of Buxted, 20 messuages, 1 iron mill, 10 gardens, 1,000 acres of land, 50 acres meadow, 200 acres pasture, 300 acres wood, 150 acres furze and heath in Buxted, Wadhurst, Mayfield, Rotherfield and Horsted
Stephen Penkherst vouched to warranty
[Document dated 11 Jun 1658]

Conveyance for £5910  DYK/622  1 Jun 1655


Related information: See mortgages DYK/818-835 and legal papers DYK/878-881]

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Yarway, citizen and merchant of London, and Thomas Yarway of London, gent
Manor of Telscombe, all rights and liberties, lands and feeding for sheep on Telscombe Down; messuage and ½ acre of land in occupation of Alexander Winder, in Wadhurst, near an old forge called Brookland Forge; 2 pieces of pasture called the Waterlay (1½ acres), land (1 acre) called the Tayle of the pond, in occupation of Rachel Field; 4 pieces of woodland and coppice called Brookeland Woods, Wellwood and Newlands (76 acres), in Wadhurst; messuage called Mouse Hale and lands called the Millfields, the Framecroft, the Little Mead, the Raycroft, the Grub Field, the Millwards, the Coppice, the Hemp Garden, the Further Mill Field, the Strake, the Great Mead, and all other lands etc. in Mayfield in occupation of John Barham; malt cottage called Buntyes and 7 pieces of land (24 acres) called Millfield, Westfield, Riddells, the Mault Mill, Eye, Buntyes, Barhams Garden and the Scade, in occupation of John Barham in Wadhurst; coppice called Snape Wood (120 acres); piece of land (3 acres) 'in the middle of the ground'. 1 acre of land S of Snape Wood in Wadhurst
Sold by SP to RY and TY, to pay debts of SP as detailed in schedule affixed to the deed
Witnesses: W. Warne, William Bolton, servants to Robert Yarway

Assignment of Mortgage for £300  DYK/623  20 Oct 1656


Related information: See legal papers Penkherst v Lindsey DYK/892-896

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and Nicholas Chantler of East Hoathly, yeoman, to John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent, esq, and Ferdinando Marsham of London
Lands in Buxted [as in DYK/620]
Recites mortgage 17 March 1648 for £300, between Richard Lyndsey and Edward Chantler; conveyance of the Manor of Buxted by Richard Lyndsey to Stephen Penkherst; Edward Chantler by will dated 20 Jul 1653 devised the mortgage to Nicholas Chantler. NC with the approval of SP, assigns the mortgage to JM and FM
Witnesses: Richard Lyndsey, Gregory Dynes, William Weston, John Weston

Conveyance (Lease and Release)  DYK/624, 625  1, 2 November 1658

Deeds mutilated

Contents:
Elizabeth Penkherst, widow of Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, to Ferdinando Marsham of London, esq, and John Marsham, his brother, of the Middle Temple, London
Manor of Buxted and lands belonging (no details); messuage called Earles in Wadhurst, in occupation of John Gilbert; cottage called Sandiden and 12 acres of pasture and 66 acres of woodland in occupation of William Gardenbasse; 2 messuages called Combes and 100 and [torn away] acres in occupation of Richard Comber; messuage called Austins and land (90 acres) called Risedon and [torn away], in occupation of Francis Cumber; messuage called Spidley [torn away] and 25 acres land in occupation of William Sawyer; tenement called Wallys Downe and 20 acres in occupation of William Bywood; tenement called Tullys Hatch otherwise Tulls Hatch (10 acres) in occupation of John Bridgman and toft and 5 acres called Dungate; 60 acres land called Middleridge in occupation of William Sawyer; cottage and 1 acre called Fallans in occupation of William Benge; messuage and land called Greenhil (60 acres) in occupation of William Tomsett; messuage called Linkefield (7 acres) and cottage and lands called Bramble Croft and Wallys Hole (12 acres) in occupation of Peter Bass [rest torn away]; messuage and smith's forge called the Oyster and 1 acre in occupation of John Bassett; messuage and ironwork called Cursey Plot and Combe Furnace and Ponds (20 acres) in occupation of Richard Cumber and Thomas Sandes; messuage called Argotts otherwise Argose (33 acres) in occupation of Peter Bassett; 25 acres called Strude in occupation of William Stevens; 1 messuage (228 acres) called Sharnden and Sinder Hill. All in Wadhurst, Mayfield and Rotherfield
Witnesses: John Marsham, the elder, John Stuttery

Surrender of a Term of Years  DYK/626  15 Oct 1677

Contents:
John Marsham, of Whornes Place, Kent, bt, to John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq
Manor of Buxted and lands in Buxted, Wadhurst, Mayfield, Rotherfield and 'Horsted'
To extinguish term of 99 years to JM because there is no surviving daughter as recited in (v) below. JM yields up the premises to JP as the surviving son of Stephen Penkherst
Recites marriage settlement 1 Jun 1652 [DYK/957] between Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of JM; John Marsham of Whornes Place, Kent, esq; Ferdinando Marsham, bother of JM, and Anthony Fowle of Burres in Goudhurst, Kent, esq
SP covenanted to levy a fine to JM of the premises, and declared their uses (i) to Elizabeth Marsham as a jointure; (ii) to SP for a term of 100 years after the death of Elizabeth; (iii) to JM for 99 years in trust; (iv) to first son of SP and his heirs male; (v) if EM dies before SP and leaves a daughter but no son, then JM is to raise £3,000out of the rents of the premises for a marriage portion for the said daughter
Witnesses: John Marsham, the younger, Richard Derbyshire, John Bonwicke
Seal: armorial

Conveyance (Lease and Release) for £1,500  DYK/627, 628  2, 3, Dec 1684

Contents:
John Pollexfen of London, merchant, and Henry Pollexfen of the Inner Temple, London, esq, (executors of Nicholas Pollexfen of London, merchant, deceased), and Ferdinando Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to John Dickenson of London, factor, and Daniel Pelcomb of London, milliner
Manor and mansion house of Buxted and lands [no details] in Buxted and Mayfield
Release to JD & DP, and JP & FP. Quittance to JD & DP of consideration paid by TW as recited in (ii) below
Recites (i) conveyance 4, 5, June 1679 leading to the uses of a recovery, between John Penkherst deceased and John Pollexfen. (ii) Deed of 29 Nov 1684 between JP and Thomas Waring, citizen of London, whereby TW paid £1,500 to JP
[Not executed]

Leppards and Cunnings in Waldron  [no ref.]  1624-1687

Final Concord for £60  DYK/629  1586

Contents:
Easter 1586
John Howell, son of Mary Howell, plaintiff, v William Myles and his wife Mary, defendants
Half of one messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 16 acres land, 8 acres meadow, 16 acres pasture, 6 acres wood, and 6 acres heath in Waldron

Final Concord for £80  DYK/630  1587

Contents:
Hilary 1587
John Howell, son of Mary Howell, plaintiff, v Thomas Gerard and his wife Joan
4 acres land, 16 acres pasture, 4 acres heath in Waldron

Quitclaim  DYK/631  4 Oct 1614

Contents:
Thomas Hammond of Waldron, to John Hammond, his brother, son of Robert Hammond late of Waldron
½ acre of land in Waldron [no details]
Bequeathed to JH by will of late Robert Hammond
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Stephen Penkherst, William Clive

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £200  DYK/632  13 Jan 1617

Contents:
Robert Morley of Glynde, esq, and his wife Susan, to John Fuller of Hunts in Mayfield, gent, and Thomas Webb of Mayfield
Cottage and 50 acres land called Connynges in Waldron near to Cross at Hand
Abutting S on lands of William Fuller, N and W on Waldron Down, and E on a lane leading from Cross at Hand to Chiddingly
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Anthony Morley, William Roberts

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/633  20 Jan 1617

Contents:
Robert Morley of Glynde, esq, and his wife Susan, to Anthony Morley of Glynde, esq, John Fuller and Thomas Webb of Mayfield
Cottage and 50 acres called Coninges in Waldron; messuage, 1 barn, 20 acres land, 6 acres meadow, 18 acres pasture in Arlington
To the use (i) of John Fuller and Thomas Webb; (ii) to the use of Anthony Morley
Witnesses: Harbert Hay, William Hay, William Roberts

Conveyance for £37 6s. 8d  DYK/634  14 Jul 1624

Contents:
Nicholas Willard of Waldron, yeoman, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Woodland called Leppards otherwise Leppards Wood (14 acres) in Waldron
Abutting E on the King's Highway from Crosse at Hand to Choll Cross and to Hailsham, SE on lands of NW, S on lands of John Cosham called Bucklye, W on a gyll and little watercourse between Leppards and lands of John Cosham, N on lands of SP called Connynges
Witnesses: Thomas Sawyer, John Penkherst, Stephen Pankherst

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £110  DYK/635  n.d


Related information: See also DYK/639-640

Contents:
7 Apr....Charles I
Nicholas Willard, the elder, of Waldron, yeoman, and Nicholas Willard, the younger, of Chiddingly, yeoman, his eldest son, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Messuage and 30 acres of land called Leppards in Waldron
NW et al. appoint John Coveney as their attorney to deliver seisin
No year date given; deed not executed, and may be a contemporary copy

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £45  DYK/636  4 Jul 1629

Contents:
Nicholas Willard, the elder, of Waldron, husbandman, to Nicholas Willard, the younger, of Chalvington otherwise Chanton, husbandman
Messuage and land (11 acres) called Leppards in Waldron, abutting W and N on lands of Stephen Penkhurst, E on the highway from Choule Cross to Cross at Hand otherwise Burtrowe, S on a croft of John Cosham; in occupation of Nicholas Willard, the elder
To the use of NW the younger and his heirs for ever
Witnesses: John Hilder, John Howell

Counterpart of preceding deed DVK/636  DYK/637  4 Jul 1629

Quitclaim  DYK/638  30 mar 1631

Contents:
Nicholas Willard, the elder, of Waldron, yeoman, and Nicholas Willard, the younger, of Chalvington, his eldest son, to Stephen Penkherst, the elder, of Mayfield, gent
Cottage, barn and 10 acres of arable land called Leppardes in Waldron, abutting E on the highway from Cross at Hand to Hailsham, S on a lane from Choll Cross to Beacon Down, W and S on Leppardes Wood
Witnesses: John Hartredge, Richard Myddelton

Quitclaim  DYK/639  30 Jul 1631

Contents:
Elizabeth Willard, widow of Nicholas Willard, the elder, of Waldron, to Stephen Penkherst, the elder, of Mayfield, gent
Messuage and land (30 acres) called Leppards in Waldron

Quitclaim  DYK/640  7 Nov 1631

Contents:
Nicholas Willard of Chiddingly, yeoman, eldest son of the late Nicholas Willard of Waldron, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Messuage and land (30 acres) called Leppardes in Waldron
Witnesses: Richard Denman, John Mone, Alexander Hosem'

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years) for £1,080  DYK/641, 642  6 Dec 1650

Deed mutilated


Related information: There is a counterpart and related papers in the Fuller papers in Barbican House. Ref. RF2/216

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, to Henry Jowles of Gillingham, Kent, and Valentine Pettitt, clothworker, of London
Coppice and woodland called Dunley (50 acres); Snape Wood (120 acres); Selwyn Coppice (80 acres); coppices called Cunninges and Leopards in Waldron; land called Crawlyes Down (30 acres) in Waldron and Mayfield
The mortgage money is to be repaid on 20 Feb 1651
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, William Coe

Lease for 7 years at annual rent of £4  DYK/643  1 Apr 1652

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to Nicholas Wheeler of Waldron, blacksmith
1 messuage, smith's shop, barn, 2 pieces of land (5 acres) in Waldron, late in occupation of Gregory Markwicke and now of NW
Witnesses: Richard Lyndsey, Robert Baker, John Cripps

Lease for 3 years (nominal rent)  DYK/644  19 Mar 1687


Related information: For further mortgages see DYK/818-835

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to John Beard of Maresfield, carpenter
Woodland called Crawle Down Wood (32 acres), Dunley Wood (33 acres), Cunings and Leppers Wood (50 acres), Sullins Wood 65 acres) all in Waldron
Witnesses: Richard Gosling, Samuel Tessler, John Goldsmith

Penkherst Property - Wadhurst & Rotherfield  [no ref. or date]

Bondland in Agotts Yard  [no ref.]  1641-1652

Bond in £100  DYK/645  29 May 1641

Contents:
Thomas Challoner of Lindfield, esq, to Thomas Saunders of Wadhurst
8 acres of bondhold land called Aggotts in Wadhurst in the ward of Corsley
Recites that TC surrendered the premises on 22 May 1641 to William Fowle, Lord of the Freehold, to the use of TS. TC now binds himself to save TS harmless
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Thomas Champion

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £7  DYK/646  22 Jun 1641

Deed much mutilated

Contents:
William Fowle of Wadhurst, esq, to Thomas Saunders of the same, gent
Lands as in preceding, abutting S on the King's Highway from Corsley Wood to Bewle Bridge, W on lands of Ma[rtin] Jeffery, N on lands of TS and of Thomas Longley, E on lands of Richard Ballard
Witnesses: Richard Ballard, Alex. Thonnes, the younger, John Saunders

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/647  1641

Contents:
[Torn away] Jun 1641
Surrender and Admission; Thomas Chaloner to Thomas Saunders
Land as in DYK/645
Recites that TC made his surrender on 22 May to Thomas Houghton
Lord: William Fowle
Steward: Thomas Houghton

Assignment of Mortgage for £106  DYK/648  18 Mar 1653

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to Thomas Dyke of Horam, kt, Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent, and William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth
Lands in the yard of Aggotts (8 acres) in the Ward of Corsley in Wadhurst, formerly of Thomas Chaloner, esq. Garden or croft with a cottage (1½ acres) in Wadhurst in occupation of Simon Fynne
Recites deed of 20 Aug 1651 whereby John Saunders of Wadhurst mortgaged the premises to Stephen Penkherst for £106 for a term of 500 years. SP now assigns the mortgage to TD et al
Witnesses: Elizabeth Fowle, Christopher Fowle

The Combe  [no ref.]  1501-1598

Exemplification of a Plea in the Court of King's Bench, Michaelmas 1500  DYK/649  10 Nov 1501

Deed mutilated

Contents:
Richard Lussher, plaintiff v David Adams and John Davy of Tunbrigge, Kent, yeomen
120 acres land and 100 acres wood called Le Combe in Wadhurst and Mayfield
(i) RL represented by his attorney, Thomas Polsted, alleges that DA and JD broke down his fences and did damage to the premises to the value of £10
(ii) DA and JD allege that Richard Carter was seised of the land and that on 10 Sep 1474 he demised the premises and the reversion of them to John Stile and William Wodgate for 7 years. Before this, on 17 April 1471, John Stile and William Wodgate granted the reversion of the premises called Le Combe to Walter Hogges of Maidstone, Kent, John Hale of Tunbrigge, Kent, Humfrey Starky of 'Woldham', gent, John Godyng, the elder, of Hadlow, Kent, and John Bisshop of the same. They were granted possession on 20 April 1471. On 8 April 1491 Walter Hogges, the only survivor of the above, demised the premises to David Adams and his wife Godlene
(iii) RL replies that when Richard Carter died he was seised of the premises, which descended to Reginald Carter, his son and heir. He enfeoffed RL with the premises and he was seised of them until DA and JD forced entry
The jury decided that RL was rightly seised of the premises, and they awarded costs of 33s
4d. to RL and 4 marks against DA and JD
Seal: Court of the King's Bench, good condition. Initial letter of strapwork design

Marriage Settlement  DYK/650  20 Jun 1536

Contents:
Nicholas Lygh of Addington, Surrey, esq, to William Lussher of Puttenham, Surrey, gent, and his son Thomas Lussher, gent
1. Lands in Cranbrook and Benenden, Kent [no details]
2. manors of Penebryge and Combe in Wadhurst and Mayfield
3. Lands in Hampshire and Kent [no details]
A marriage to be solemnized between Robert Lussher, son of Thomas Lussher, and Elizabeth, daughter of NL, on 29 Sep 1536
An estate in fee simple in (1) is to be conveyed to Robert Lussher and Elizabeth Lygh and to the heirs of RL
WL and TL agree to convey the premises (2) to Nicholas Carowe, Thomas Hatclyff, esq, Richard Burton and Thomas Forman, gent, in trust to the uses (i) of TL for life; (ii) remainder to RL and EL and their heirs. An annuity of 5 marks out of (2) is to be paid to RL and EL until the death of TL
Remainder to RL and EL in the premises (3) after the deaths of WL, TL and of the wife of TL
TL is to be able to order in his will that his debts are paid out of his lands in Hampshire
NL is to pay WL and TL £40 for making the settlement
NL is to provide marriage apparel for his daughter, and TL for his son
No witnesses
Seals

Exemplification of a Common Recovery  DYK/651  1542

Contents:
Michaelmas 1542
William Penkherst, by John Solyard, attorney, plaintiff, v Thomas Lussher, the younger, gent, defendant
Messuage, garden, 60 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 60 acres pasture, 60 acres wood in Wadhurst
Nicholas Webster vouched to warranty
Seal: broken

Final Concord for £40  DYK/652  1597

Ink flaked off

Contents:
Michaelmas 1597
John Leigh, plaintiff, v Nicholas Lusher, esq, and his wife Dorothy, defendants
6 acres land, 1 pond in Wadhurst and Mayfield

Final Concord for £40  DYK/653  1598

In bad condition

Contents:
Purification of B.V.M. 1598
Edward Payne, plaintiff, v Nicholas Lusher, esq, and his wife Dorothy, defendants
Manor of Combe, 2 messuages, 2 barns, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 80 acres of land, [illegible] acres meadow, 70 acres pasture, 20 acres wood, 10s. rent in Wadhurst and Mayfield

Bedfield Hill  [no ref.]  1616-1682

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/654  30 May 1616

Contents:
Surrender by Alexander Busse and admission of Thomas Symons
Croft (1 acre) at Bedfield Hill in Wadhurst
Lord: William Fowle, esq
Steward: John Butcher

Bond in £7  DYK/655  2 Jun 1616

Contents:
Alexander Busse of Frant to Thomas Symons of Wadhurst
Bond to quitclaim the rights of Joan, wife of Alexander Busse, to the premises in DYK/654
Witnesses: John Butcher, William Bocher

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/656  2 Jul 1623

Contents:
Admission of Thomas Symons
Premises as in DYK/654 with a messuage built thereon
Thomas Symons, aged 8, is the son and heir of Thomas Symons, deceased
Lord: William Fowle, esq
Steward: John Butcher

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/657  30 Sep 1644

Contents:
Surrender of Thomas Symons and admission of William Daye
Messuage and croft at Bedeffeildhill (1acre) in Wadhurst
Lord: William Fowle, gent
Steward: Thomas Houghton

Bond in £60  DYK/658  30 Sep 1644

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/657
Bond to quitclaim all rights of Thomas Symons and his wife Anne in the premises as in DYK/657
Witnesses: Timothy Rooke, William Eluye

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £5  DYK/659  2 Nov 1644

Contents:
William Fowle of Riverhall in Wadhurst, esq, son and heir of William Fowle, gent, deceased, to William Daye of the same, farmer
Messuage or cottage, 1 orchard and 1 acre land of old assart at Bedeffeildhill in Wadhurst, abutting S on the King's Highway from Wadhurst to Rotherfield, W and N on the lands of Stephen Penkherst, E on the King's Highway from Bedeffeildhill to Frant
William Fowle gent, deceased, held the premises by foeffment of Thomas Aynscombe, gent, deceased, by deed 8 Sep 1610. Thomas Aynscombe held by grant of Henry Nevill by deed of 14 Aug 1597
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Brian, William Doble, John Lucke, Richard Reade

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £42  DYK/660  14 Oct 1647

Contents:
William Day of Wadhurst, yeoman, to Richard Luck of Durgates in Wadhurst, yeoman
Messuage, garden, orchard and 1 acre land in occupation of John Daunce near Besbidge Hill in Wadhurst, abutting S on the King's Highway from Wadhurst to Rotherfield, W and N on the lands of Stephen Penkherst, gent, E on the King's Highway from Besbidge Hill to Frant
Witnesses: David Holland, William Kitchenham, John Luck, George Courthope

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £64  DYK/661  8 Mar 1682

Contents:
Edward Luck of Wadhurst, yeoman, one of the sons of Richard Luck, deceased, to Ferdinando Penkherst of London, esq
Lands as in DYK/660
Witnesses: John Baker, Ro. Fowle, Thomas Hooper

Bond in £86  DYK/662  8 Mar 1682

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/661
To perform covenants in indenture of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/661

Miscellaneous Wadhurst Lands  [no ref.]  1610-1678

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/663  10 Dec 1610

Contents:
Anthony Maye of Pashley in Ticehurst, esq, to Thomas Saunders
20 acres land called Barrs otherwise Wheatfields in Wadhurst in land called Apdale
Messuage, barn, orchard and 60 acres land called Fynchcocks, Badcockes otherwise Cheesemans in Ticehurst
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Stephen Aynscombe, John Butcher, Richard Button, Thomas Ballard, George Dodsworth
Seal: armorial

Final Concord for £41  DYK/664  1633

Contents:
Michaelmas 1633
Thomas Bryan, gent, plaintiff, v William Awsten and his wife Alice, defendants
6 acres land, 6 acres pasture, 6 acres wood in Wadhurst

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/664: Michaelmas 1633  DYK/665  1633

Lease for 21 years at an annual rent of 42s  DYK/666  2 Feb 1634

Contents:
Stephen Penckherst of Mayfield to John Basset of the same, blacksmith
Messuage and land (¾ acre) called Oyster
Reserving timber to SP
Witnesses: John Catt, Thomas Budgen, John Longley, Alexander Bassatt

Final concord for £60  DYK/667  1634

Contents:
Easter 1634
Stephen Penkherst, gent, plaintiff, v Thomas Brian, gent, and his wife Anne, William Austen and his wife Alice, defendants
1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 orchard, 20 acres land, 6 acres meadow, 16 acres pasture, 8 acres wood in Wadhurst

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/667: Easter 1634  DYK/668  1634

Conditional Conveyance for £10  DYK/669  18 Jan 1638

Contents:
John Weston of Mayfield, tailor, one of the sons of William Weston, deceased, to Susan Peckham, daughter of William Peckham of Mayfield
Annuity of £4 out of messuage, barn, garden, orchard and 24 acres land called Melfeild, Westfeild, Reddetts, Barhams Garden, and Bunties in Wadhurst. 1 acre land part of a field called Middlescade. All in occupation of William Peckham
Recites deed of 17 July 1632. JW releases to SP an annuity of £5 which he was granted in the recited indenture. This deed to be void if JW pays to SP 15s. on 10 Jan 1638, 15s. on 10 Jan 1639, £10 15s. on 10 Jan 1640. Then JW is to receive his first annuity of £5
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Peckham, Thomas Champion

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £400  DYK/670  4 Mar 1652

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, Kent, gent, son of Thomas Saunders, deceased, to Anne Campion, widow of Henry Campion, kt, deceased, of Comewell in Goudhurst, Kent
45 acres land in Wadhurst, abutting N on the highway from Wadhurst to Bewle Bridge, E on a way from Upper Hookegate to Lower Hookegate, S on a river there dividing the premises and the lands of Nicholas Saunders, gent, W on the lands of Nicholas Barham and William Benge
Witnesses: William Brian, Nicholas Saunders, George Courthope, John Orgle, James Wilcockes

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/670  DYK/671  4 Mar 1652

Power of Attorney  DYK/672  4 Mar 1652

Contents:
Anne Campion, widow of Henry Campion, kt, to John Horsmonden of Goudhurst, Kent, gent, and Ralph Jones of London, gent
AC appoints JH and RJ her attorneys to receive seisin of the premises as in DYK/670
Witnesses: John Hamond, Henry Golasse
This deed is attached to DYK/670

Bond in £800  DYK/673  4 Mar 1652

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to Anne Campion, widow of Henry Campion, kt
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: James Wilcockes, Nicholas Saunders, George Courthope

Conveyance (for a nominal sum)  DYK/674  4 Mar 1652

Contents:
John Saunders of Wadhurst, gent, to Anne Campion, widow
Right of entry and carriage rights through a certain lane near the granted premises in Wadhurst from the Upper Hook gate to the Lower Hook gate and leading to the lands of AC granted to her by JS in indenture of even date
Witnesses: Nicholas Saunders, William Brian, John Porter, George Courthope

Lease for 21 years at an annual rent of £4 12s  DYK/675  6 May 1676


Related information: For further mortgages see DYK/818-835

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, gent, to Stephen Sawyer of Rotherfield, tanner
Messuage, barn, garden and 6 acres land in Mayfield and Rotherfield in occupation of John Bassett. Reserving timber and sporting rights
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, John Hooper

Conveyance  DYK/676  1678

Contents:
(Release, lease missing); 2 Apr 1678
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, eldest son and heir of Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, deceased; Thomas Hooper of Cliffords Inn, London, gent; John Bonwick of the Inner Temple, London, gent
Messuage and farm, 2 barns, 1 malthouse, 1 orchard, 1 garden called Austens in occupation of Francis Comber. Lands called Austens, Riseden and Edwards (110 acres) formerly in occupation of Francis Comber in Wadhurst
Recites lease of 1 April 1678. The parties covenant to suffer a Common Recovery. The premises are to be held to the sole use of JP
Witnesses: John Hooper, Richard Gosling

Land in Rotherfield  [no ref.]  1682

Bargain and Sale for £80  DYK/677  2 Mar 1682

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst of London, esq, brother and heir of John Penkherst of London, deceased, to Humphrey Fowle of Rotherfield, esq
4 pieces of land in Rotherfield in occupation of John Bridger, one piece abutting S and SW on the King's Highway from Redgate Mill to Hamsell Bridge, W on lands of William Baker, N on lands of heirs of John Maynard, E on lands of Richard Goodhugh. 3 other pieces abutting S and W on the said highway, W and N on lands of heirs of John Maynard, N on watercourse, W on lands of John Stapley
Witnesses: John Turk, John Taylor of Brownings, Thomas Hooper

Penkherst Property - Mayfield  [no ref. or date]

Sharenden Manor  [no ref.]  1570-1681

Lease for 80 years at annual rent of £3 18s. 4d  DYK/678  1 Feb 1570

Contents:
John Martesse, Principal of the Communalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Chichester, to Thomas Holney of Clyffords Inne, London, gent
Manor of Sharrenden in Mayfield, a fulling mill and 3 acres land on N of the mill and 8 acres pasture on S of mill. Reserving timber to JM
Reserving right of William Weston to the demesne by lease of 28 Aug 1527
Seal: red wax, fragment of ecclesiastical seal, standing figure, legend

Lease for 10 years at annual rent of £50  DYK/679  4 Dec 1634

Deed mutilated

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, to John Bodle and his son Thomas Bodle of the same, yeomen
Messuage called Shernden and 200 acres land in Mayfield in occupation of John Bodle. Reserving timber rights to SP and rights for the collyers to take earth to lay on the coal pits. Reserving land, 40 feet in breadth between the hedges, between the river and lands called the Westfeild and the Greate Meade, in length from land of Stephen Byne to the bay of the Mill Pond, 'where the floudgates did sometyme stande' with right of carriage by workmen. Right to dig earth etc., make ponds, bays, floodgates on the said lands. Proviso that JB may take the herbage on the said land when not covered by water
Witnesses: George Courthoppe, John Peckham
Seal: fragment

Lease for 21 years at annual rent of 1d.for £8  DYK/680  13 Oct 1637

Contents:
Principal of the Communalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Chichester, to John Horton, clerk, Vicar of Kirdford and his wife Elizabeth
Woods and timber on the demesne lands of the Manor of Sharrenden in Mayfield
Recites lease of 10 Oct 1632 surrendered by John Cowper
Signatures of William Chandler, Thomas Young (Principal), William Alridge, Durant Huntt
Witnesses: John Swayne, Hen. Smith

Assignment of Lease for £200  DYK/681  20 Jun 1640

Contents:
Elizabeth Horton of the Close of Chichester Cathedral, widow, to Thomas Bodle of Mayfield, yeoman
Woods and timber on the demesne lands of the Manor of Sharrenden in Mayfield
Assignment of lease 13 Oct 1637 granted by Principal and Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Chichester, to John Horton, of Kirdford, clerk, deceased, and EH
Witnesses: Wm. Drury, John Coveney, Sy. Maxe
DYK/680 is attached to preceding document

Surrender of Lease  DYK/682  1 Apr 1642


Related information: See DYK/830 which states that William Morgan has lately bought the reversion of the Manor of Sharneden

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, to the Principal and Communalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Chichester
Lands as in DYK/678
SP surrenders up the premises and a lease of 23 April 1563 [sic] from the Principal et al. to John Weston of Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Weston, Thomas Bodle, William Fouell, Henry Bensted

Surrender of Lease  DYK/683  19 Sep 1681

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst, brother and heir of John Penkherst of London, esq, deceased, to the Principal and Communalty of the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Chichester
Timber and woods on the demesne lands of the Manor of Sharrenden in Mayfield. Right to cut down trees, dig, mine iron ore, take loads of marl and earth to make bricks, tiles and earthen wares. Formerly in occupation of Stephen Penkherst, William Weston, and Thomas Bodle, then in occupation of William Weston and Luke Marchant
Recites lease of 9 April 1661 of the Principal et al. to Ralph Halsall of St. Martins in the Fields, London. This lease was assigned to John Penkherst, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Cooper, Thomas Hooper

Surrender of Lease  DYK/684  19 Sep 1681

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/683
Lands as in DYK/678
Recites lease of 12 [sic] April 1642 by the Principal et al. to Stephen Penkherst, esq, deceased, which FP now surrenders
Witnesses: as in DYK/683

Lease for lives at nominal rent  DYK/685  20 Sep 1681

Contents:
Principal and Communalty of the Vicars of Chichester Cathedral to Ferdinando Penkherst, of London, esq, and John Chauntler of Mayfield, gent
Timber and rights as in DYK/683
Recites lease of 9 April 1661 surrendered by FP
Lease for lives of FP and JC, John Hammond, son of William Hammond of London, esq, and Stephen Sawyer of Rotherfield, tanner. The Principal et al. appoint John Chauntler as their attorney to deliver seisin
Witnesses: Thomas Weston, John Weston, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Hooper
Signatures of Abraham Staslocke, John Harrow (Principal) R. Cottin, Thomas Griffin
Seal: paper, on tag, ecclesiastical, of Principal and Communalty of the Vicars of Chichester Cathedral

Lease for lives at annual rent of £4  DYK/686  20 Sep 1681

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/685
Lands as in DYK/678
Lives as in DYK/685. Recites lease of 12 [sic] April 1642 surrendered by FP
Witnesses: John Weston, Joseph Bowyer, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Hooper
Signatures as DYK/685
Seal: as DYK/685
Ornamented opening clause

Frenches  [no ref.]  1497-1642

Grant  DYK/687  12 Aug 1497

Contents:
John Motyn of Motynsden in Burwash to Isabelle Frensshe of Mayfield, widow, and her son William Frensshe
Messuage, 2 gardens, 9 pieces of land with groves called Bredherst (37 acres) in Mayfield. The land was formerly held by William Bredherst, deceased, father of Isabelle Frensshe, and JM with John Bream, the elder, and John Putlond, the elder, deceased, by grant of Isabelle Frensshe. The premises are to be held by IF and by the heirs of William Frensshe
Witnesses: John Putlond, the younger, John Moter, Thomas Bream, Thomas Brown, John à Wode

Quitclaim  DYK/688  16 Nov 1568

Contents:
William Penkherst of Mayfield, yeoman, to Dunstan Penkherst of the same
Lands formerly Frenches in the quarter of Bevylham on the Dene of Bredherst (50 acres) in Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Goddall, George Watson, John Edwards, Gregory Aynscomb

Grant  DYK/689  26 November 1568

Contents:
William Penkherst of Mayfield, yeoman, and Dunstan Penkherst of the same, yeoman
Annuity of £8 on lands formerly Frenches [as in DYK/688] and all other lands of DP on the Dene of Bredherst, formerly of Stephen Barham
DP grants the annuity to WP. The annuity is to be void if DP pays WP a total of £60 in yearly payments of £20 on 2 Feb for three years ending on 2 Feb 1570. DP is to save WP harmless for a bond in which WP and DP are bound in £40 to Agnes Cruttynden, daughter of William Cruttynden of Burwash
Witnesses: Thomas Goddall, Vicar, George Watson, John Edwards
Seal: engraved gem

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/659  DYK/690  26 Nov 1568

Contents:
Seal: red wax, letter P

Bond in £1,000  DYK/691  6 Sep 1642

Contents:
William Penkherst of Mayfield, yeoman, and Stephen Penkherst of the same, gent
Messuage called Frenches and 50 acres land in Mayfield
Recites that by deed of even date WP has granted the premises to SP. Recites that premises descended to WP from his father William Penkherst, and his grandfather Dunstan Penkherst. WP is bound to save SP harmless from all claims
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Barham, Stephen Penkherst, the younger, John Sawyer, William Doble

Lease for 50 years at annual rent of £17  DYK/692  7 Sep 1642

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of the Mayfield, gent, to William Penkherst of the same, yeoman, and his wife Isabell
Messuage called Frenches and 50 acres land now in occupation of WP, on the Dene of Bredhurst, in the quarter of Byvelham in Mayfield. Reserving to SP timber and trees on the premises and right to cut and cord the wood and carry it away in open waynes, carts or other carriages. Mining and sporting rights reserved. WP is to have sufficient timber for repairing the premises and for 'paleboote postbote gate boote barreboote rayleboote and stakeboote'
Witnesses: as in DYK/691
Seals

Trodgers  [no ref.]  1594-1676

Release of Heriots  DYK/692  10 Sep 1594

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to Stephen Penkherst of the Mayfield, yeoman
Messuage and 180 acres of freehold land called Tregewes in Mayfield, abutting E on land called Longehame and lands of HN called Beleryndens land, S and E on the park of HN in Mayfield and on the lands of SP called Waleystand, W and N on a croft of William Mone and on wood of HN called Spedle Wood, N on wood of HN called Horleghwood and on croft of John Aynscombe called Le Croft. 1 garden to the tenement called Oyster (3 rods) at Markecrosse, abutting W on lands formerly of Thomas Farmer at Merke, N on lands of Harbert Pelham, esq, called Playnestrode, E and S on the high street at Merkecrosse
SP held the premises of HN for an annual rent of 21s. HN now releases SP from all heriots payable on the deaths of tenants of the premises
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Aynscombe, Abraham Edwardes, Thomas Porter, John Penkherst, John Ainscombe, the younger
Seal: Nevill arms

Grant  DYK/694  1 Jan 1676

Contents:
John Penkherst of Trodgers [in Mayfield], esq, son and heir of Stephen Penkherst, esq, deceased, to Ferdinando Penkherst, gent, younger brother of JP
Annuity of £20 for life out of lands called Trodgers in Mayfield
Endorsement: that JP will make further assurances in law of the annuity to FP
Witnesses: John Marsham, the elder, John Marsham, the younger, Robert Marsham
Seal: on tongue of parchment cut out on RH side on the dorse

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/694  DYK/695  1 Jan 1676


Related information: See DYK/810 for rough sketch of Trodgers

Sunt  [no ref.]  1608-1651

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/696  3 Jun 1608

Contents:
Admission of Thomas Atherall, only brother and heir of Nicholas Atherall
Assarted land called Le Sunt in the ward of Spitlye in Mayfield
Steward: John Aynscomb

Quitclaim  DYK/697  1 May 1610

Contents:
Thomas Atherall of Lichfield, Staffordshire, yeoman, to Richard Maienard of Rotherfield, yeoman
Land called Le Sunt in Mayfield, abutting NW on the King's Highway from Ergars Hill to Markcrosse, E, S and W on the common called Spidlie
Witnesses: Richard Bagshaue, Anne Atherall, Richard Lee. Thomas Huth

Power of Attorney  DYK/698  18 Aug 1651

Contents:
Marmaduke James of Upminster, Essex, clerk, to Thomas Barham of Frant, husbandman
Land called Sunt (4 acres) now in occupation of Stephen Penkherst in Mayfield
MJ appoints TB his attorney to deliver seisin of the premises to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, John Tye

Bond in £60  DYK/699  18 Aug 1651


Related information: For Sonts see DYK/828

Contents:
Marmaduke James of Upminster, Essex, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/698

Longeham  [no ref.]  1628-1651

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £100  DYK/700  26 Apr 1628

Contents:
James Laddams of Mayfield, yeoman, to John Kitchenham of Wadhurst, yeoman
Messuage, 1 barn and lands called Longeham (14 acres) in Mayfield, abutting S on land called Le Grove formerly of Harbert Pelham and now of Richard Maynard, W on lands of Stephen Penkherst, gent, E on lands of John Longelye, W and N on the common called Horlies Wood
JL is to repay £100 on 28 Apr 1631
Witnesses: Nicholas Pococke, William Kitchenham
Seal: red wax, 'WK'

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/701  4 Jun 1629

Deed mutilated

Contents:
James Laddams of Mayfield, yeoman, and John Kitchenham of Wadhurst, yeoman, to John Relfe of Mayfield, cooper
Lands as in DYK/700
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Nicholas Pococke, William Relfe, Thomas Parke

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £170  DYK/702  4 Jun 1629

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/701
Lands as in DYK/701
Witnesses: as in DYK/701
Seals

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/703  13 Jun 1631

Contents:
Thomas Glid of Tenterden, tanner, and his wife Margaret, James Latham of Mayfield, yeoman, and his wife Joan; John Relfe of Mayfield, cooper; William Foster of the same, shoemaker
(A) Messuage or cottage, and garden now in occupation of WF in Mayfield, abutting S on the highway there, W on tenement formerly of Richard Relfe and now of the heirs of Henry Martyn, N on a garden formerly of Anthony Hilder and Mayfield Churchyard, E on yard of the heirs of John Muddle
(B) Messuage called Longham [abuttals as in DYK/700]
(A) Is to be held to the use of WF for ever. (B) is to be held to the use of JR for ever
Witnesses: John Flatcher, Thomas Sawyer, John Longlye, John Newnham

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £80  DYK/704  28 Apr 1637

Contents:
John Relfe of Mayfield, cooper, to Katherine Aynscombe of Mayfield, spinster
Lands as in DYK/700
JR is to repay £85 on 28 Apr 1641
Witnesses: Theo[bald] Michell, Thomas Houghton, William Relfe

Bond in £160  DYK/705  28 Apr 1637

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/704
To perform covenants in mortgage of even date
Witnesses: as in DYK/704

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £5  DYK/706  6 Jun 1648

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, esq, son and heir of Thomas Aynscombe, esq, deceased, to John Relfe of Mayfield, cooper, and William Relfe, his brother, husbandman
Piece of land (1 acre, 1 rod) part of the common wasteland called Longham Wood in Mayfield, abutting S and SE on the lane at 'le grove gate' and on lands of John Relfe called Sprattsreede, and on his acre of wasteland next to Sprattsreede; S and SW on the lands of John Relfe called Longham; N and NE on the enclosed common or wastelands of Stephen Penkherst, gent, and John Longley, formerly part of the Manor of Mayfield
To be held by JR and WR of the Manor of Mayfield for the yearly rent of 1¼ d
Witnesses: John Alchorn, Nicholas Pococke, John Lathames
Seal: armorial

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £100  DYK/707  10 Nov 1651

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst, of Mayfield, gent, to John Relfe of Mayfield, cooper, and William Relfe, husbandman, both of Mayfield
Messuage, barn and 14 acres land called Longham in Mayfield. Piece of land adjoining, formerly common (3 rods)
Recites that SP lately bought the premises from JR and WR. SP is to repay finally £112 to JR and WR by 28 Apr 1653
Witnesses: John Nutt, Christopher Fowle, William Benge

Spode  [no ref.]  1615-1656

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £240  DYK/708  14 Jan 1615

Contents:
Robert Morley of Glynde, esq, and his wife Susan, to Richard Fawkner of the Cliffe near Lewes, yeoman, Henry Hall, grocer, and Robert Palmer, tailor, both of Cliffe
Lands called Spode (57 acres) in occupation of widow Stiles in Mayfield, which RM and SM hold by copy of Court Roll of the Manor of Mayfield
RM, SM and Johane Hodgson, widow, mother of SM, covenant to surrender the premises to RF et al. at the Court of the Manor of Mayfield. If SM dies before age 21 then RM shall repay £240 to RF and recover the premises
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, William Olive
Seal: of RM, a leopard's face jessant-le-lys

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/709  14 Jan 1617

Contents:
John Fuller to Anthony Morley of Glynde, esq, and William Mylborne of Mayfield, gent
Messuage called Spoode (50 acres) in Mayfield, formerly in occupation of Thomas Hodgson, gent, deceased. JF held the land by grant of John Polhill, gent, deceased, who held by grant of Thomas Aynscombe gent, deceased, who held by grant of Henry Nevill, kt, deceased
To be held of the Manor of Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, Thomas Webb, William Olive

Assignment of Mortgage for £156  DYK/710  23 Dec 1630

Contents:
John James of Litlington, yeoman, and his son James James, to Alexander Collyn of Wadhurst, yeoman, and Francis Comber of Mayfield, yeoman
Messuage, barn and 50 acres land called Spoode in Mayfield, formerly in occupation of Margaret Styles, widow
Recites mortgage of 28 May 1630 from Nicholas Stone of Framfield, gent, to JJ of the premises for £162
Witnesses: Joseph Raynolds, Thomas Hammond

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/711  1 Jun 1656

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Busted, esq, to Francis Cumberland of St. Dunstan in the West, London, haberdasher
Messuage, barn and 53 acres land called the Spoode in Mayfield
Recites bond in £300 of 1 Nov 1655 from SP to Jane Clayborne, now wife of FC, for payment of £150. SP is to repay £154 10s. to FC by 30 Dec 1656
Witnesses: Amy Browne, Anne Hennis

Miscellaneous Mayfield lands, 1599-1613, 1637-1678  [no ref.]  1599-1678

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale)  DYK/712  22 Jan 1599


Related information: See DYK/607 for Chingley Furnace

Contents:
John Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman, and his son Thomas Saunder to Henry Darell of Scotney, esq
Piece of land, formerly customary land of the Manor of Mayfield, which has been overflowed with water by the bay of a pond from the forge or iron work called Chingley Forge in Goudhurst, Kent. Reserving to JS and TS the right to graze their beasts on the remainder of the land not covered by water
Recites indentures of 8 Jan 1592 relating to the conveyance of the premises
Witnesses: William Bynge, Thomas Walars, Robard Thornychraft, Richard Robyns

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/713  2 Dec 1521

Contents:
William Woodgate of Mayfield, son and next heir of Simon Woodgate of the same, deceased, to William Penkherste of Smarden, Kent, Edward Bocher of Wadhurst, Richard à Water, Simon Avery and Thomas Smyth 'scissori' of Mayfield
2 pieces of freehold land called Honghomes and le Leppe (8 acres) in Mayfield, abutting E on the King's Highway from Markcross to Mayfield, S on lands of William Luscher, W on a lane leading from Frankham to Rendherste
To be held by WP et al. to the use of William Penkherste and his heirs for ever
Witnesses: William Turke, William Maynard, John Galett, William Duke, John Lukke, Thomas Arnold

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/714  12 Jan 1535

Contents:
Surrender of John Coggar and admission of James Coggar, Thomas May, the elder, and Edward Bocher
16 acres land of Sherlond and 10 acres land of Bromelond in Mayfield
JC surrenders land to the use of his son James et al. according to arbitration made by Richard Isted, William Penkeherst, John Stevyn and John Lone

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/715  9 Apr 1548

Contents:
Surrender of John à James and his wife Marian to William Barham, William Penkherst, and John Wykersham
Lands called Bromefeld and Betton 1 ferling of copyhold land of the virgate of Mousehale in Mayfield
To the use of WB et al. on condition that if JJ pays £40 to William Barham within 7 years the premises shall revert to JJ
Attached to DYK/712

Final Concord for £40  DYK/716  1559

Partly torn away

Contents:
Trinity 1559
John Selyard, gent, plaintiff, v [torn away] Roger and his wife Mary, defendants
Fifth part of 30 acres land in Mayfield

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/717  17 Aug 1574

Contents:
John Levett, 'carvar', feoffat' [feoffee] of William Cowper, deceased
Messuage and garden called Chatons otherwise Turketts in Mayfield
JL died seised of the premises. Proclamation is made for claimants to the premises
Lord: Thomas Gresham, kt
Copy of Court Roll; 18 Oct 1574
Second proclamation made concerning premises as in first copy of Court Roll
Copy of Court Roll; 15 Nov 1574
Third proclamation made concerning premises as in first copy of Court Roll
Copy of Court Roll; 6 Dec 1574
Fourth proclamation made concerning premises as in first copy of Court Roll
Copy of Court Roll; 31 Dec 1574
Fifth proclamation made concerning premises as in first copy of Court Roll
Copy of Court Roll; 20 Jan 1575
William Edwards reports that he had taken possession of the premises as in first copy of Court Roll because no heir claimed it after the fifth proclamation. John Cowper and William Edwards were admitted and the premises were to be held to the use of John Cowper
Steward: Thomas Aynscombe
[All these entries are written on one document]

Conveyance ((Feoffment) for £3  DYK/718  17 Apr 1590

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to John Averye of Mayfield, husbandman
Messuage, garden and 6 acres land in Mayfield in the ward of Spydlye, abutting E, S and W on wood of HN called Spydlye Wood, N on a land leading from Grenehyll to Markecrosse
JA is to hold lands of the Manor of Mayfield by customary rents and services
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Edwards, Henry Smith, John Delve
Seal: Nevill arms with 'HN' over the shield

Quitclaim  DYK/719  10 Mar 1591

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, of Mayfield, esq, to Stephen Penkherst
Way through and over lands of SP called Le Grove in Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, George Carleton, William Atherfold, John Howell
Seal: as DYK/718

Grant  DYK/720  14 Mar 1591

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, of Mayfield, esq, and Stephen Penkherst of the same, yeoman
Rights of passage and carriage from the park of HN in Mayfield to Horlegh Wood over part of the lands of SP called Le Grove between the old enclosures on the E which divide Le Grove from the lands of Harbert Pelham, esq, and of Thomas Tucke and some new enclosures on the W. The new enclosures are to be made the breadth of 23 feet and no more
Grant by SP to HN in consideration of release of his rights by HN over the premises
Witnesses: as in DYK/719
Seal: as in DYK/718

Final Concord for 130 marks  DYK/721  1591

Contents:
Michaelmas 1591
John Barbye, plaintiff, v Thomas Lucke and his wife Anne, defendants
1 messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 14 acres land, 2 acres wood in Mayfield

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/721  DYK/722  1591

Contents:
Michaelmas 1591
DYK/721 and 722 sewn together

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £15  DYK/723  29 Aug 1592

Contents:
Henry Nevyll, esq, Lord of the Manor of Mayfield, to Thomas Saunder of Wadhurst, yeoman
Lands called Eastfeld and Eastwoode (40 acres) in Wadhurst, abutting N and E on lands of John Saunder, father of TS, E and S on a stream, S and W on lands called Eastwood of Thomas Maye, gent, N on other lands of Thomas Maye
TS is to hold land of the Manor of Mayfield by customary rents and services
Witnesses: Thomas Aynscombe, John Muddle, the elder, John Muddle, the younger, John Barham, John Aynscombe, the younger
Seal: as in DYK/718

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £4  DYK/724  17 May 1606

Contents:
William Moone of Mayfield, husbandman, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
3½ acres land, formerly waste, in Spidlye Wood in Mayfield, abutting E and S on lands of WM and on lands of SP, part of Tredgewes, S and W on the King's Highway from Wallys Brooke to Tullyshoch, N on lands of John Penkherst, formerly waste. 1 ½ roods of land lying next to the aforesaid lands, abutting N on Wallys Brooke, E on lands of SP called Wallys, S and W on the King's Highway from Spidlye Crosse to Wallys Brooke, S on the rest of the wasteland
WM had the lands by grant of Thomas Aynscombe, gent, deceased, his son Thomas Aynscombe, and Thomas Parker of Wadhurst by deed of 20 Jan 1606
Witnesses: John Penkherst, William Weller, Edward Lucke, scrivener

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Mayfield  DYK/725  22 Sep 1607

Contents:
Henry Austen to William Courthopp and Thomas Maynard
Messuage, 1 barn, land called Westfield, land called Crostefield, with a wood adjoining (38 acres) of copyhold land of the virgate of Levesley, meadow called Buttes (2 acres)of new assart, meadow called Goodwen (1 acre) of land of old assart in Wadhurst
HA surrenders the land to the use of WC and TM. A Common Recovery follows with WC and TM as plaintiffs and HA as defendant. William Austen seeks licence to act as defendant with HA. John Wemborne is vouched to warranty. Finally, WC and TM at request of HA surrender the premises to WA who is then admitted
Steward: John Aynscomb

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/726  29 May 1609

Contents:
John Smythe and Thomas Stephens, plaintiffs, v Thomas Alyghe, defendant
1 messuage, 2 mills, 3 gardens, 3 acres meadow, 3 acres pasture, 2 acres land covered with water in Mayfield and Wadhurst
Edward Holkes common vouchee
Seal: broken

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £44  DYK/727  29 Sep 1610

Contents:
Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, esq, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
1 piece of wasteland called Canybomes (32 acres) now enclosed with hedges and ditches, part of Spidlye Wood in Mayfield, abutting W on the King's Highway from Wallisbrooke to Sont Corner, N and E on lands of Richard Maynard called Sont, NE on lands of Richard Tree and of SP both called the Sonts and wasteland there near Pylmersoke, SE on lands of SP, S on another parcel of Spidlye
To hold of the Manor of Mayfield for annual rent 1s 6d
Witnesses: John Aynscombe, William Maynard, John Fuller, Richard Button, Thomas Hamon
Seal: armorial

Quitclaim  DYK/728  17 Apr 1613

Contents:
John Cooper of Leigh, Kent, gent, to Thomas Aynscombe of Mayfield, esq, and Richard Maynard formerly of Mayfield, yeoman
Rights in common grounds or waste lands of the Manor of Mayfield in Mayfield
Witnesses: Richard Farrant, William Paydwell, Stephen Penkherst

Mortgage (Bargain and Sale) for £50  DYK/729  23 Jan 1627

Contents:
Thomas Peckham of Mayfield, yeoman, to Arthur Catt of Rotherfield, yeoman
Messuage and land called Fishesland otherwise Fishland (5 acres) in Mayfield near Luggers Crouch, abutting NE and S on the King's Highway there, W and N on other lands of TP called Marlinetes otherwise Marlepit Field
TP is to repay £54 by 23 Jan 1628
Witnesses: Adam Catt, Nath. Powell

Bond in £100  DYK/730  23 Jan 1627

Contents:
Parties and witnesses as in DYK/729

Conveyance (Feoffment)  DYK/731  24 Jan 1628


Related information: See DYK/383

Contents:
Thomas Peckham of Mayfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/729. Toft, barn and land called Suedys (30 acres), land called Reedes (20 acres) in Mayfield
Witnesses: John Maynard, Thomas Houghton, John Maynerd, the younger, James Welles

Bond in £100  DYK/732  24 Jan 1628

Contents:
Thomas Peckham of Mayfield, yeoman, to Richard Maynard of Rotherfield, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Maynard

Quitclaim for £84  DYK/733  21 Jan 1628

Contents:
John Kitchenham of Wadhurst, yeoman, to Thomas Peckham of Mayfield, yeoman
Lands called the Lower Wood, the Wetfeild, the two Barne Meadows with the barn built there, the Bramble Field, the Forestall and the Ridgiefield (31 acres) in Mayfield, abutting E and S on lands of Robert Morley, esq, now in occupation of James Kenward, W on other lands of TP, N on lands of Stephen Panckhurst called the Parsterne
Witnesses: William Kitchenham

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £140  DYK/734  3 Jan 1629

Contents:
John Baker of Shettinghurst in Wadhurst, yeoman, to John Maynard of Sinderhill in Mayfield, yeoman
Lands called the Lower Sinderherst, the Meade, the Revill Crofte, the Little Springe, the Little Sharnden, the Farm Wood, the Great Springs and the Perryfield (40 acres) in occupation of Abraham Mannser, and reputed part of farm called Sinderherst in Mayfield, abutting E on lands of John Weston and of the heirs of Abraham Mannser, deceased, W on lands of Hugh Lucke and of Thomas Peckham, N on lands of the heirs of Abraham Mannser, deceased, S on lands of JM and of John Weston
The conveyance is to be void if JB pays JM £150 one year after the day of the death of Elizabeth Maynard, of Little Horsted, widow, mother of JM
Witnesses: James James, Abraham Manser

Quitclaim  DYK/735  5 Dec 1631

Contents:
Elizabeth Martyn of Mayfield, widow of Henry Martyn, deceased, and her son Thomas Martyn, to Stephen Penkherst, the elder, of Mayfield, gent
Rights in lands formerly waste of the Manor of Mayfield and all common pasture and common liberties belonging to EM, in springs, wells, marles called marlepetts, loam called loampetts, and a sandy place called Sandpetts and gravell petts near the high street and the King's Highway in Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Thomas Daye, William Weston

Lease for 11 years at annual rent of 15s  DYK/736  11 Dec 1645

Contents:
Stephen Panckherst, of Mayfield, gent, to Thomas Day of the same, yeoman
9 acres land, part of Mayfield Common, at Eastbroad Reede in Mayfield, abutting W, N and E on the lands of John Muddle, gent, S on lands of Edward Payne, esq
Witnesses: Richard Collins, Mary Wesson

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £40  DYK/737  24 May 1646

Contents:
John Hosmer of Rotherfield, husbandman, and his wife Anne, Margery Dungate of Mayfield, spinster, to Stephen Penkeherst, of Mayfield, gent
Land (3 acres) near Spitlye in Mayfield, abutting E on lands formerly of William Moone and now of SP, S on a lane there, W and N on the common or waste called Spitlye
The land was bequeathed by Thomas Dungate, deceased, in his will, 19 Jan 1634, to his daughters Anne Hosmer and Margery Dungate. He had held the land by grant of John Langridge
Witnesses: Henry Sandford, Thomas Houghton, Stephen Parker, Francis Comber, John Tutty

Conveyance for £50  DYK/738  2 Oct 1548

Contents:
Nathaniel Studley of Mayfield, gent, to Stephen Penckherst of the same, gent
14 acres land formerly part of the middle ridge in Spitlye Common in Mayfield, abutting S and W on land of John Pike called Spitlye Crofts and on lands of SP, formerly part of Middle Ridge in Spitlye Common in occupation of William Sawyer, W on a gate and way leading to the highway towards Argarshill and on land called Atherolds Croft, N and E on a gill or watercourse from Argarshill. This land was divided and allotted from the residue of the common and wasteland of the Manor of Mayfield as the share of the farm called Claytons (190 acres) which was granted by John Beale and others to NS by deed of 27 June 1645. Yearly rent of 14d. reserved to the Manor of Mayfield
Witnesses: Henry Sandford, Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, William Sawyer, Edward Knell, Matthew Comber

Final Concord for £60  DYK/739  1650

Contents:
Easter 1650
Henry Goringe, esq, Henry Peckham, esq, Thomas Houghton, gent, plaintiffs, v Richard Weston and his wife Elizabeth, John Baker and his wife Judith, defendants
23 acres land, 15 acres pasture, 2 acres wood in Mayfield

Counterpart of DYK/739; Easter 1650  DYK/740  1650

Conveyance for £800  DYK/741  3 May 1650


Related information: See later mortgages DYK/818-835

Contents:
William Peckham, the elder, of Mousehale in Mayfield, yeoman, John Barham, the elder, of the same, yeoman, John Barham, the younger, Stephen Parker, the elder, of Mayfield, physician, William Peckham of Salehurst, yeoman, Abraham Manser of Ringmer, yeoman, to Stephen Penkherst, of Mayfield, gent
Messuage called Mousehale and lands called the Milfeild otherwise the Hether Milfeild, the Framecroft, the Little Meade, the Rayecroft, the Gambfeild, the Milwards, the Coppice, the Hempe Garden, the Further Milfeild, the Strake, the Create Meade (64 acres). All formerly the lands of Thomas Maynard, deceased, and granted to him by William Peckham, the elder
Deed not executed
Endorsed: Counterpart

Quitclaim for £40  DYK/742  31 Mar 1652

Contents:
Thomas Pope of Mayfield, husbandman, and his wife Elizabeth (one of the daughters of William Pankhurst, the elder, of Mayfield, carpenter, deceased,) and Alice Pankhurst, of the same, spinster, daughter of William Pankhurst, deceased, to Stephen Penkherst of the same, gent
Toft, where a cottage formerly stood, and 4 acres land in Mayfield, abutting E, N and S on woodlands of SP, W on lands of SP in occupation of William Bywood
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, William Benge, John Houghton

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £160  DYK/743  8 Nov 1652

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, grandson and heir of Stephen Penkherst, of Mayfield, deceased, and son of John Cooper Penkherst, deceased, to John Sawyer of Mayfield, yeoman
Land called Churchland (7 acres) and one lane, 1½ acres of old assart, 5 acres land in Mayfield, abutting NW on the highway from Mayfield to Colkins Mill Bridge, NE on lands of James Crowhurst and formerly of [left blank] Morris, E on the highway from Colkins Mill Bridge to Luggers Crouch and on ht elands of SP, held of the Manor of Baynden, and on the lands of JS called Woods Land, S and SW on lands of Thomas Oliver, gent, called Crouch Meade, W on lands of JS called Bridgewaters
Witnesses: Richard Benge, Thomas Usborne

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £300  DYK/744  11 Jan 1653

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to Richard Button of Mayfield, yeoman
Lands called the Eastlandfeilds, the Eastland Coppice, the Downford Field, and Downeford Coppice (40 acres) in Mayfield, abutting N and E on lands of Mary Aynscombe, widow, S and W on the highway from Downeford Brooke to Argosse Hill
Witnesses: Richard Lyndsey, William Brigden, Robert Shoobridge

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £640  DYK/745  1 Jul 1656


Related information: See DYK/818-835

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to John Porter of Goudhurst, Kent, gent
Messuage called Mousehale, as in DYK/741. Rights of passage and carriage from the gate in NE corner of Millfeild to the highway called Riseden from Mayfield to Wadhurst and from the said highway and into the said Millfeild through the 'fludgates' and close of SP, formerly of Thomas Alye, lying before the doors of his messuage and mill in Mayfield
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Richard Furby

Confirmation  DYK/746  16 Dec 1656

Contents:
Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq
% acres land, formerly common waste, in Spitlye Wood in Mayfield, which was allotted to John Langridge, deceased (as his share of the commons and waste lands of the Manor of Mayfield) and sold to Thomas Olyver, gent, who sold the land to TH
Witnesses: John Coveney, Richard Furby

Lease for 21 years at annual rent of £11  DYK/747  1 Oct 1667

Contents:
William Hammond of St. Albones in Nonington, Kent, esq, and his wife Elizabeth (formerly wife of Stephen Pankhurst of Buxted, gent, deceased) to Richard Button of Mayfield, gent
Cottage and backside adjoining and 26 acres land and 5 acres woodland called Argers otherwise Argotts now in occupation of RB near Argotts Hill in Mayfield. Reserving timber and tellowes and standers of oak growing on the premises
Witnesses: William Benge, Margaret Honer [?], Joseph Hosmer

Lease for 11 years at annual rent of £4  DYK/748  8 Jan 1668

Contents:
William Hamman of St. Albones in Nonington, Kent, esq, and his wife Elizabeth, to Abraham Weston of Mayfield, tallow chandler
Messuage, barn, close and 5 acres land called Linckefeild, formerly in occupation of Peter Bassett
Witnesses: William Benge, John Courthop

Lease for 21 years at annual rent of £9 11s  DYK/749  1 Feb 1678

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, to Thomas Weston of Mayfield, yeoman
3 acres land and land covered with water, part in the mill pond of TW belonging to his mill called Merewethers otherwise Moonesmill at the tail of the pond on N side of the stream there; part is a little Pightell or Aldrett on N of mill pond divided from the mainland of the said Pightell, part on N of bay of the pond and the floodgate place there, part is a little orchard and slip of land called the Saw Pitt Banks, through which there is a way from the said mill into Pasterne Wood
Land called the Little Pasterne (3½ acres); land called the Little Upper Brooke (3 roods 35 perches); land called the Little Further Brooke (1 acre); land called the Broome Brooke (6½ acres); land called the Hundred Acres (4 rods) in Mayfield. All part of the lands belonging to JP called Sharneden
All watercourses and right to stop up the water at the top of the floodgates. Right of way and carriage from the messuage into Combe Wood, and across the Forestall Meadow, part of Sharneden Farm. Woodland called Pasterne Wood (16½ acres) in occupation of TW. Reserving timber and rights of passage to JP. Sporting rights reserved
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, John Hooper

Penkherst Property - Various Parishes  [no ref. or date]

Cotyngs in Lamberhurst, Kent  [no ref.]  1651

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £200  DYK/750  10 Oct 1651

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, grandson and heir of Stephen Penkherst, the elder, of Mayfield, deceased, to George Baker, the elder and younger, of West Peckham, Kent
Messuage called Cotynges, barn, 2 gardens and 15 acres of land; Land called Berryfeilds (9 acres); lands called Marlynges (6 acres); all in occupation of William Fowle, near Hooke Green in Lamberhurst
Witnesses: Richard Adams, Edward Beng, William Benge

Chailey  [no ref.]  1473-1604

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/751  25 Jan 1473

Contents:
Surrender of Walter Shulder and admission of Richard Peers and his wife Joan
Parcel of land abutting S on land of WS called Brodefeld and N on land called le Reggelond, in Chailey

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/752  25 Jan 1473

Contents:
Surrender of John Sandre and admission of Richard Peers and his wife Joan
Messuage and half a virgate of land called Adecolls in Chailey
Surrender to Thomas Chalonere, Deputy Steward, in the presence of Richard Vicar, Walter Shulder

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/753  12 Mar 1521

Contents:
Surrender of Thomas Shaa to William Peers
30 acres of land called Shulders in Chailey

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/754  24 Jun 1476

Contents:
Admission of Richard Peers and his wife Joan after forfeiture
Half a virgate called Frethiers in Chailey
Recites that on 24 Jan 1475 John Sandre, tenant in occupation of the premises, was ordered to repair a house on the premises on penalty of 2s.4d. fine; on 22 July 1475 the order was repeated on penalty of forfeiture, and on 19 November 1475 John Sandre forfeited the land
Three proclamations were made for prosecutions for the premises. On the above date RP was admitted to the premises

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/755  26 Sep 1523

Contents:
Surrender of Joan Peers, widow of Richard Peers, deceased, and admission of William Peers and his wife Richardine
Land as in DYK/754 but called Frithiers
JP held by right of freebench for the term of her life
Dated: Saturday next after the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle. 15 Hen.VIII

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/756  21 Sep 1535

Contents:
Surrender of William Pers, the elder, and admission of William Pers, the younger
Land as in DYK/755
Dated: Tuesday on the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle. 27 Hen.VIII

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/757  14 Jun 1585

Contents:
Admission of William Peirse, the younger, on death of his father William Peirse
Land as in DYK/755
Lord: Thomas Sackvill, Lord Buckhurst
Steward: Herbert Springett

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/758  14 Jun 1585

Contents:
Admission of William Peirse, the younger, on death of his father William Peirse
40 acres of land called Shoulders in Chailey
Lord: Thomas Sackvill, Lord Buckhurst
Steward: Herbert Springett

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/759  10 Mar 1587

Contents:
Surrender of William Peirse and admission of John Cowper
40 acres of land called Shoulders in Chailey
Steward: Herbert Springett
Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey; 10 Mar 1587
Surrender of William Peirse and admission of John Cowper
Half a virgate called Frythers (50 acres) in Chailey
Steward: Herbert Springett
Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey; 10 Mar 1587
Licence to demise for 7 years; John Cowper
His copyhold lands [no details]
Steward: Herbert Springett

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/760  23 May 1594

Contents:
Licence to demise for 7 years; John Cooper
1 Toft [no details]
Steward: Herbert Springett

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Allington in Chailey  DYK/761  3 Apr 1604

Contents:
Licence to demise for 7 years; John Cowper
2 tenements called Shoulders and Great Frythers [in Chailey]
Steward: Herbert Springett

Wartling, Bexhill and Pevensey  [no ref.]  1651-1653

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £1,180  DYK/762  9 May 1651

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, to Francis, Baron Dacre of Herstmonceux
Marshlands, stone beach and fleetes (84 acres) part of Southey, between the Sluce, Elveryes Barn and the Havens, Bexhill; 10 acres saltmarsh, being part of Southey, on the S side of the Sluce towards the Haven in Bexhill; 4 acres saltmarsh at Southey. All in occupation of John Turley. Tenement called Ponts Place and 7 pieces of land and 1 piece of woodland (30 acres) in Wartling, abutting E on the highway from Herstmonceux to Bateford, W on lands of heirs of Nicholas Afford, N on lands of FD called Clippingham, S on highway leading from the said messuage to Cobbeach, in occupation of John Putland and Elizabeth Tuttye
Endorsement: states that 15 acres marshland called Shortleyes in Wartling or Bexhill was not intended to pass with the indenture, but was to be reconveyed to SP
Signed: Fra. Dacre
Witnesses: Edward Polhill, Thomas Crompe, Francis Crompe

Covenant to Levy a Fine  DYK/763  9 May 1651

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, Robert Baker of Lewes, gent, and his wife Anne, to Francis, Baron Dacre of Herstmonceux
Lands as in DYK/762
To the use of FD
Witnesses: as in DYK/762

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £380  DYK/764  20 Sep 1653

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to Thomas Nutt of Berwick, gent
Marshland (14 acres) called Shortleaze in Pevensey; 5 acres of fresh marsh called the Four Acres in occupation of SP in Pevensey, abutting NE on the common sewer, N and NW on highway from Tyehouse to Horse Eye, on E, S and W on marsh of Thomas Pelham, bt
Witnesses: John Nutt, Edmund Wade

Miscellaneous Kent lands  [no ref.]  1429-1655

Quitclaim  DYK/765  20 Jun 1429

Contents:
John Baumburgh and Reginald Breggys to Thomas Wyke of East Peckham, Kent
1 acre of meadow called Wylsohyresakyr in Tudeley, Kent, abutting W on lands of Gilbert Pykerell and Matilda Cleg, N on river, E on lands of heirs of Thomas Nykole, S on lands of John Payn
Seals: on tags, red wax

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £8  DYK/766  11 Nov 1536

Deed mutilated

Contents:
William Ongley of East Peckham, Kent, yeoman, to Reginald Huggyn of the same
1 piece of meadow called Stonygrounde (3 acres) in East Peckham, abutting S and W on a watercourse between [illegible]..telake Bridge to Brantbridge, N on lands of James Waugham in the right of his wife, and a meadow called Ne...esmede, formerly of William Keysar, the elder, deceased, E on lands of WK
Witnesses:......, tailor, John..., Nicholas Boterell

Bond in 100 marks  DYK/767  8 Oct 1547

Contents:
Giles Ansell and his wife Alice of Cranbrook, Kent, to Simon Lynche of the same
To perform covenants as expressed in deed of even date
Witnesses: Edward Frenchman, John Courthopp, John Wynter

Final Concord for 100 marks  DYK/768  1547

Contents:
Hilary 1547
Simon Lynch, gent, plaintiff v Giles Ansell and his wife Alice, defendants
1 messuage, 1 garden, 20 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture, 10 acres wood in Pembury and Brenchley, Kent

Counterpart of preceding, deed DYK/768: Hilary 1547  DYK/769  1547

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £555  DYK/770  8 Apr 1608

Contents:
Thomas Farmer of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
1 messuage, 1 barn, 5½ acres of meadow in Hammill Street in Birling, Kent, abutting S on the King's Highway, E on lands of Henry Ollife, S on lands of Francis Wood, W on lands of SP, N on lands of Richard Clarke and the King's Highway; 1 acre of meadow in Hammillmeade, abutting E on lands of Agnes Manninge, S on lands of Richard Clarke, W on lands of Francis Wood, N on lands of Henry and Walter Elphie; ½ acre meadow in Hammillmeade, abutting E on lands of Robert Syburne, S on lands of Hamon Powell, W on lands of Edward, Lord Wootton, N on lands of Richard Clarke
1 acre meadow, 1 hop garden in Friddes in Birling; 1 rod of meadow in Friddes
1 messuage, 2 barns, 1 orchard, 2 gardens (1 acre) in Hammill in Birling, 2 acres land, 8 acres land in Hammill Field, 4½ acres land at Cattersbancke in Hammill Field, 7 acres land in the same, 8 acres land called Brownes in the same, 2½ acres land called Claypitts, 2 acres land called Wreme Acre, 1 acre meadow in Sharnold Meade, 2 acres meadow in the same, ½ acre meadow in the same
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 barn, 1 orchard in Hordon Streate in Birling, and 10 acres land in Kingefeld in Birling, 7 acres land called Stockie, 4½ acres land called Midlepasture, 3 rods called Melcrouche, 3 rods in Shreemensland, 2½ acres in Hordon Meade, 1½ rods in the same, 1 rod in the same. All in Birling, Kent
(Abuttals given.)
Witnesses: Thomas Dann, John Gurre, Richard Paty

Final Concord for £40  DYK/771  1609

Contents:
Trinity 1609
George Chowne and his wife Margaret, plaintiffs, v William Panckherst and his wife Helen, defendants
7 acres land, 6 acres pasture in 'Lighe Ende' (Leigh), Kent

Counterpart of DYK/771; Trinity 1609  DYK/772  1609

Official Copy of Enrolled Bargain and Sale for £300  DYK/773  1621

Contents:
Michaelmas 1621
Thomas Furmynger of Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, yeoman, to Hugh Newenden of Headcorn, Kent
Messuage called Powers, 1 windmill and 80 acres land in Minster in occupation of TF

Award of Arbitration  DYK/774  4 May 1629

Contents:
States that (i) the heirs at Common Law of Hugh Newenden, late of Minster, Kent, their uncle, deceased, are to have his land in Minster, in the Isle of Sheppey and in Wittersham, in the Isle of Oxney, Kent in recompense for the real estate of Hugh Newenden. £160 in recompense for the personal estate of Hugh Newenden
(ii) The heirs in gavelkind are to have lands, tenements and timber of Hugh Newenden, deceased, in Headcorn, Kent, and 'Marlers money due uppon the morgage of his landes in Smarden'. Residue of personal estate. The heirs at Common Law are to save harmless the heirs in gavelkind against John Swanne and Charles Chipp, 'committees' of the bodies and lands of the heirs at Common Law
Signed: William Swann, Laurence Hawkes, John Pettie, Thomas Gore

Quitclaim  DYK/775  18 Jun 1632

Contents:
Ezekias Fogge, gent, younger son of Richard Fogge, late of Barham, Kent, deceased, to Whittingham Fogge of Kingston, Kent, his eldest brother
Messuage at Buckland, Kent, formerly property of Richard Fogge, deceased
Witnesses: Henry Bucler, Stephan Huffam, Richard Hawkes
Seal: armorial, two bars

Bond in £500  DYK/776  10 May 1651

Contents:
William Gore of Esher, Surrey, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Messuage called Powers, and 80 acres land in Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Recites that Randolph Apsley of Pulborough, clerk, and his wife Mary, (daughter of Christopher Pettye, son of John Pettye of Rochester, Kent, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, deceased) have conveyed the premises to SP. Quitclaim of the rights of Christopher Gore of Thames Ditton, Surrey, and his wife Jane, (one of the daughters and co-heirs of Richard Newenden of Rochester, Kent, butcher, deceased; cousin and one of the co-heirs of Hugh Newenden of Headcorn, Kent, deceased). Also quitclaim of the rights of any of the heirs of Hugh Newenden
Witnesses: Richard Fowle, John Houghton, John Pettie

Bond in £500  DYK/777  10 May 1651

Contents:
Randolph Apsley of Pulborough, clerk, William Gore of Esher, Surrey, gent, John Pettye of Rochester, Kent, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Lands as in DYK/776
Recital and quitclaim as in DYK/776
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, William Coe

Mortgage (Lease for 300 years) for £900  DYK/778  5 Sep 1651

Contents:
Robert Baker of Lewes, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Manor of Engham otherwise Ingeham in Woodchurch, Bethersden and [High] Halden, Kent
Witnesses: John Hensham, John Bryant, William Martin

Defeazance of Recognizance on the Statute Staple in £2,000  DYK/779  2 Apr 1655

Contents:
Robert Austen of Hall Place, Bexley, Kent, esq, and John Grove of Tunstall, Kent, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq
Manor of Ingham otherwise Engham, Kent, [as in DYK/778]
Recites (i) that the recognizance will be void when SP persuades Robert Baker of Framfield, gent, to convey premises to RA and JG. Recites lease of 22 Feb 1653 between RB and SP; Robert Yarway, citizen and merchant of London, and William Warne of London, scrivener; and John Austen of Hall Place, Bexley; where by direction of RB and SP, RY and WW assigned premises in trust to JA for RA
Witnesses: William Goodwin, Joseph Warde, William Aldcroft

Penkherst - Ironworks  [no ref. or date]

Freshfield Forge, Coushopley Furnace, Brookland Forge  [no ref.]  1603-1656

Quitclaim  DYK/780  24 June 1603

Contents:
John Cowper otherwise Paler of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield
1 Iron mill called Freshfeld Forge and Freshfeld Hammer in Horsted Keynes and Lindfield, of which the iron mill, N part of a pond, 2 cottages, 1 stable, 1 'iron house' and 7 acres of land and meadow in Horsted Keynes, abut W on the King's Highway leading from Heron Crosse to Chailey common, S on lands of Abraham Nicholas and Denis Pentecost, E on a ditch, formerly an old water course, and on lands of Ninian Borde, gent, N on lands of Ninian Borde called Woodes Meade and le Mill Meade
1 Meadow at Freshfeld called le Malt Mill Eye (4 acres) in Horsted Keynes, abutting S on le West Meade and an old stream there, E on lands of Francis Chaloner called le Malt Mill Eye and a water mill there, N on a water course there, W on lands of Henry Pelling called Gressell Grett
Also S part of the pond there and 2½ acres land in Lindfield, N and E on the said pond and on a ditch, formerly an old water course, and on lands of Ninian Borde, E on lands of Denis Pentecost, S on 'le fludgate dike', W on the King's Highway. 1½ acres land in Lindfield, abutting S on lands of Richard Peyden, E on lands called Whappesborne, N on 'le fludgate dike', W on lands of Denis Pentecost
Witnesses: R. Amherst, Edward Amherst, Philip Alchorne, Nicholas Turnor

Articles of Co-partnership  DYK/781  2 Oct 1651

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Trogers in Mayfield, esq, and Thomas Sackvile of Sedlescombe, esq
(i) Recites that at Cursuplea (Coushopley) Furnace in Mayfield and Wadhurst there are 700 loads of coal and 700 loads of iron mine, the property of SP
(ii) SP and TS are to enter into partnership and share the stock. TS is to pay £500 as his share of the coal and iron
(iii) The parties are to share the profits of iron manufacture
(iv) SP is to undertake repairs for the furnace except for leathering the bellows and making the hearth
Witnesses: Thomas Grey, Ja. Welby, Robert Yarway, scrivener, Nath. Godwyn, William Warne, servant of the scrivener

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £1,205  DYK/782  8 Jul 1656

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to George Courthop of Wileigh in Ticehurst, esq, and David Holland of Wadhurst, mercer
Cottage and ½ acre land in occupation of Alexander Winder, near 'an old decayed forge called Brookeland Forge'. 1½ acres pasture formerly covered with water. Small piece of land called the tail of the pond in Wadhurst, now in occupation of Rachel Field. Woodland called Brookelandwood, Wellwood, and Newlands (67 acres) in Wadhurst. Woodland called Snape Wood (120 acres), and land in the middle of the said wood (3 acres), and 1 acre land on S of the wood in occupation of SP
Witnesses: Richard Lucke, Nicholas Puxty, Joseph Dannioll

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £224  DYK/783  20 Oct 1656

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and his wife Elizabeth to Richard Knight, and Robert Knight, both of Cowden, Kent, gents
Forge, hammer or ironwork, messuages and buildings called Freshfield Forge or Hammer. All the bellows, implements and tools belonging to SP. All in Horsted Keynes and Lindfield and 12 acres land in occupation of John Cripps
Witnesses: Richard Lyndsey, Robert Shoobridge, Thomas Chantler, Nicholas Chauntler
Endorsement: gives a list of the properties in a fine between RK et al. and SP

Conveyance (Feoffment) for £40  DYK/784  25 Apr 1677

Contents:
John Penkherst of London, esq; Nathaniel Hunt of Cliffords Inn, London, gent; Richard Knight, the elder, of Cowden, Kent, gent
Messuage called Freshfield Forge or Hammer and the ground 'whereon a Forge Hamer or Ironworke lately stood', and 12 acres land formerly in occupation of Edward Cripps, in Horsted Keynes and Lindfield
Recites Bargain and Sale of 24 April 1677, whereby JP conveyed the premises to NH
Witnesses: John Bowricke, Ric. Walker, George Saxby

Penkherst - Sales  [no ref. or date]

Sales  [no ref.]  1653-1678

Articles of Agreement for £1,160  DYK/785  24 Mar 1653

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and John Holland of Deptford, Kent, esq
(i) SP sells to JH 1,800 tons of timber, of oak trees, accounting 'girt' measure as 40 foot to every ton
(ii) All trees to be felled to complete the 1,800 tons to be upon the girth thirty feet in each tree and to be cut off and measured at 10 inches at the top
(iii) JH is to be allowed to make sawpits and carry away the timber until 29 Sep 1657
(iv) JH is to pay SP £1,160 on 31 Mar 1653. SP is not to sell any trees of over 30 foot in girth
Witnesses: William Benge, Richard Fletcher
Seal: applied, armorial; a lion rampant within an orle of fleurs-de-lys, over all a bend charged with three mullets

Articles of Agreement for £20  DYK/786  Jan 1654

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq; Frances Hamond, widow, and her son Robert Hamond of Waldron, gent
Underwood and tops of trees in Selwyn's Coppice in Waldron, adjoining S and SW on Waldron Common to certain wheat and oatgrattens. All the underwood growing in the wheat gratten, excepting the spray wood growing out of the underwood. The woods are to be cut at the size of 3 feet, and to be cut and corded at the costs of FH and RH. FH and RH are to pay 7s.6d. for every cord and to pay £20 on 10 May 1654 and the residue on 24 Aug 1654
Witnesses: John Weston, William Gallett

Articles of Agreement  DYK/787  3 Mar 1654

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, and Robert Cheeke of London, gent
Underwood, loppings and toppings of trees in Snape Wood in Wadhurst. Rate of 7s. 8d. for every cord. The woods to be cut 3 feet in length, 1 carf to be allowed for measure, and to be set 14 feet in length and 3 feet 2 inches in height at delivery. SP agrees to let RC have dust, earth, cover and leaves for converting the woods into 'cole' on the premises. The woods are to be cut before 2 May 1654. RC is to pay SP the rate on the woods by 10 July excepting £50 already paid to SP
Witnesses: John Middleton, Samuel Fowle, Richard James
Seal: applied, armorial

Articles of Agreement for £60  DYK/788  12 Mar 1655

Deed mutilated

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and William Lyght of Wadhurst, Kent, joiner
Timber and trees growing in Snapewood Coppice in Wadhurst, which Robert Cheeke had bought for the past two years. Excepting young fellings not yet to be accounted timber; 16 trees formerly topped, ten of which are to be marked out and cut down for SP by John Weston, six are to be marked out by WL for SP. WL is to carry the trees out of the coppice by 29 Sep 1654
Witnesses: Christopher Fowle

Articles of Agreement  DYK/789  20 Nov 1655

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, and Nicholas Puxty of Wadhurst
3 pieces of arable and woodground called the Busshecroft, Buntys, Broomefield and Riddes, part of land called Bunty in Wadhurst at £11 per acre
Witnesses: [torn away]

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £1,051  DYK/790  7 Sep 1678

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, to William Scarborough of St. Andrews, Holborn, London, gent
6 acres land, 4 acres wood in occupation of Robert Castleden in Rotherfield; 60 acres wood in occupation of William Benge in Mayfield; 20 acres wood in occupation of [left blank] Dubble in Wadhurst; 25 acres wood in occupation of Richard Combers in Mayfield; 3 acres wood in occupation of [left blank] Beale in Mayfield; 30 acres wood in occupation of Francis Comber in Wadhurst; 20 acres wood in occupation of [left blank] Button in Mayfield; 240 acres wood in occupation of JP in Mayfield and Wadhurst
Witnesses: William Benge, the elder and younger
Memorandum by Ferdinando Penkherst agreeing that the seisin was delivered although the warrant by JP was lost or mislaid. W. W. Barnesley

Lease for 9 years  DYK/791  18 Sep 1678

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, and William Scarborough of St. Andrews, Holborn, gent
Premises as in DYK/790
WS conveys the premises to JP. JP is to pay WS £280 on 8 Sep 1685 and £240 on 8 Sep 1687
Witnesses: John Sagar, the younger, Richard Gosling

Counterpart of DYK/791  DYK/792  18 Sep 1678

Receipts  [no ref.]  1677-1696

Receipt  DYK/793  25 Nov 1677

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, to Thomas Dance, citizen and cook, of London. JP acknowledges receipt of £100 being the consideration mentioned in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Robert Marsham, Thomas Hooper, John Hooper
The signature and the seal have been torn out

Receipt of £220  DYK/794  23 Feb 1688

Contents:
Richard Derbyshire to John Penkherst
Overleaf are accounts headed "Mr. Richard and Mr. John Derbyshires Accompt Feb 24 1688."

Receipt of £500  DYK/795  16 May 1692

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst to Robert Marsham, bt
Purchase money for messuage called Earles sold to RM by deed of 12 May 1692

Receipt of £7,600  DYK/796  28 May 1696

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Marsham, of Bussy Hall, Hertfordshire, bt Consideration / money for Bargain and Sale and Release of even date
Witnesses: W. Barnsley, Charles Lee, Francis Allen, Edward Pugh, Andrew Parsons
Seal: applied, a fess ermine between 6 mullets

Penkherst: Mortgages and Debts  [no ref. or date]

Debts and proposed sales  [no ref.]  1656-1677

Agreement  DYK/797  10 June 1656

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst, esq, and his wife Elizabeth, John Marsham, esq, to Valentine Pettitt
Refers to schedule of debts annexed to articles of agreement (see DYK/827) in which £1200 is mentioned as due to Valentine Pettitt and Henry Sandford, esq
Agreement that the sum shall be paid whether it is more or less than £1,200
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, Richard Furby

Letter  DYK/798  21 Nov 1658

Contents:
John Barham of Mayfield to Mr. Mersham [Marsham] at Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, London
Related that the daughter of JM has refused to take the administration of Mr. Penckherst's goods so that JM might recover some of the money owing to him. JM has had to sue out a process against the daughter of JM as is the custom. The affair is hazardous, but JB is grateful to JM for his favour

Letter  DYK/799  7 Aug 1658

Contents:
Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, to John Marsham, esq, at Buxted Place
Relates that Abraham Muddle, the bearer of the letter, came to TH to certify his agreement with Mr. Penkherst about his common in Sandideane Wood. Abraham Muddle has 20 acres of the wood "assigned to his grandfather for his part of the commons on the agreement betweene the Lord and tenants for inclosinge hereof"
Abraham Muddle has granted this land to Mr. Penkherst for £40
Note on commons held by TH

Draft articles of Agreement  DYK/800  22 Jun 1659

Contents:
Elizabeth Penkherst, widow of Stephen Penkherst, deceased, and John Barham of Mayfield, gent
EP agrees to permit JB to sue out letters of administration for the estate of Stephen Penkherst, deceased. JB is thereby to recover debts of £170 owing to him. He is to save harmless EP and her father John Marsham, esq, from any further actions

List of debts  DYK/801  1650-1677

Contents:
Loans by Mr. Langford to Stephen Penkherst, with accounts of interest and payments

Account  DYK/802  1642-1677

Contents:
Account of Penkherst lands whether in jointure or not, with reference to deeds of 1 June 1652 and 15 Oct 1677

Survey  DYK/803  Undated

Contents:
Endorsed 'Mr. Penkherst's particular of intended sales' in two hands
Valuations with accounts of leases and rents of the following farms and properties: Sawyers Farm called 'Jack à James' part of Spidly, in occupation of William Sawyer. Wallis Downe in occupation of William Bywood. New Park Coppice, part of Spidly. Tullys Hatch in occupation of John Brigmans. Argots Farm in occupation of Peter Basset. Longham Land in Relf's occupation. 2 Coppices at Bostock Hill. Humsgrove at Rotherfield. Telscombe Manor. Frenches in Mayfield. Combe in Mayfield. Marling adjoining to Sandiden. The Furnace and Sandiden Wood. Hungersholms. Dunby in Waldron. Selwins in Waldron. Crawles Down in Waldron. Cunning and Leppards in Waldron

Rental  DYK/804  Undated

Contents:
Endorsed 'A Particular of Mr. Penkherst his rents'

Survey  DYK/805  No date


Related information: See DYK/615-628

Contents:
Headed 'A Particular of Buxted Mannour'. With annual rents and valuations

Survey  DYK/806  No date


Related information: See DYK/649-653

Contents:
Headed 'A Perticular of Combe in the parishes of Mayfield and Wadhurst to be sold'. Also a valuation of the Spidly house otherwise Jack à James in Mayfield, and Frenches Farm in Mayfield

Proposal  DYK/807  No date

Contents:
Endorsed 'Mr. Yarways proposall for payment of ye debts'

Particular  DYK/808  No date

Contents:
Endorsed 'Particular of lands and debts'

Note  DYK/809  Undated

Contents:
Endorsement: 'a note of the herrietable land which Mr Penkherst dyed siezed of'

Sketch  DYK/810  Undated


Related information: See DYK/693-695

Contents:
Endorsed: 'Some Account of Trogers Farm in Sussex'
Sketch of fields with names and acreages
Overleaf: notes of horses including 'Sir William Blacket 2 black legs and a bay'. Incomplete

Mortgages to Cooke  [no ref.]  1652-1681

Articles of Agreement  DYK/811  23 Feb 1652

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq; Edmond Cotton of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq; Thomas Sicklemore of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq
Recites that the parties borrowed £500 from William Coke of Highnam, Gloucestershire, esq, and that they were bound to him in a recognizance of £800 in Chancery. The parties confessed judgement in a suit in the Court of Upper Bench in Hilary 1652 and are to repay William Coke on 24 Nov 1652. SP took £200, EC took £200, and TS took £100 from the £500. They agree to repay £522 10s. according to these divisions. The parties are to be bound to each other in £400 to perform these covenants
Witnesses: Thomas Pett, William Pett, George Clarke

Defeazance of Judgement  DYK/812  24 Feb 1652

Contents:
William Cooke of Highnam, Gloucestershire, esq, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, Edmond Cotton of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq, Thomas Sicklemore of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq
Recites that WC recovered judgement against SP et al. in the Court of Upper Bench in Hilary 1652. He agrees to stay execution of the judgements provided that SP et al. pay him £522 10s
Witnesses: Arnold Cooke, Miles Cooke, Jonathan Elmes

Letter of Administration (P.C.C.) (copy)  DYK/813  7 Nov 1656

Contents:
Grant of Administration of the goods of Edmund Cotton of Rushlake in Warbleton, deceased, to his widow Dorothy Cotton
Copy made on 20 Jan 1679 and witnessed by John Chauntler

Assignment of Judgement  DYK/814  30 Nov 1677

Contents:
Dorothy Cotton, widow and administratrix of Edmond Cotton of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, deceased, to Edward Hawkesworth of Warbleton, esq, and his wife Anne Cotton, daughter of DC
DC has assigned a judgement recovered by William Cooke of Highnam, Gloucestershire, against Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, deceased, and Thomas Sicklemore of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq, deceased, to EH. DC appoints EH her attorney. The debt to be recovered is to be to the use of EH and AH and their heirs
Witnesses: Ger. Salts, Stephen Wilmshurst

Assignment of Judgement  DYK/815  4 Dec 1677

Contents:
William Cooke of Highnam, Gloucestershire, esq, to Edward Hawksworth of Warbleton, esq
Recites that WC recovered judgements in the Court of Upper Bench in Hilary 1652 against Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, deceased, Edmund Cotton of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq, deceased, and Thomas Sicklemore of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq, deceased, for a debt of £800. Recites indenture of defeazance of 24 Feb 1652 [see DYK/812] whereby WC was to be paid £522 10s. The money belonged to Jane Leech, widow of Edward Leech, kt, of 'Stripley', Derbyshire, and was lent to Stephen Penkherst, Edmund Cotton and Thomas Sicklemore by WC in trust for Jane Leech
Dorothy Cotton, widow and administratrix of Edmond Cotton, on 26 Jun 1656 paid £500 and £43 for interest to Ambrose Phillips, agent of Jane Leech. Dorothy Cotton is entitled in equity to a contribution from Stephen Penkherst and Thomas Sicklemore. Now WC at the request of Dorothy Cotton, assigns his judgement against Stephen Penkherst and Thomas Sicklemore to EH, who married the only daughter of Edmund and Dorothy Cotton
Witnesses: Drew Colchester, Edward Cooke, Samuel Western

Assignment of Judgement for £300  DYK/816  24 Dec 1678

Contents:
Edward Hawksworth of Warbleton, esq, to William Benge, the younger, of Mayfield, gent, and Thomas Hooper of Mayfield, gent
Recites judgement and deeds as in DYK/815
EH assigns judgement to WB
Witnesses: Robert Spiller, Stephen Wilmshurst

Assignment of Judgement for £300  DYK/817  14 May 1681


Related information: See legal papers, Cook v Penkherst DYK/873-877

Contents:
Thomas Hooper of Mayfield, gent, to Robert Marsham of the Middle Temple, London, esq, one of the Six Clerks in Chancery
Recites judgement and deeds as in DYK/815
Witnesses: Mary West, Richard Gosling, William Gosling

Mortgages  [no ref.]  1654-1684

Assignment of Mortgage for £127 and £1,173  DYK/818  30 Jan 1654

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, Thomas Dike, of Horam in Waldron, kt, Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent, esq, William Dike, the younger, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, to John Dickens of London, Merchant
Messuage called Skippers Hill and 100 acres in Mayfield in occupation of William Gallett. Messuage called Frenches and 60 acres land in Mayfield and Heathfield in occupation of Isabell Penkherst, widow. Messuage called Greenehil and 53 acres land in Mayfield and Rotherfield in occupation of William Tonsett. Messuage called Sharneden and 228 acres land in occupation of Stephen Penkherst and Thomas Bodle in Mayfield. Lands called Great Parkefeild, Little Parkefeild, Parkewood and Long Crofte (38 acres) in occupation of Thomas Bodle belonging to messuage called Sharneden and formerly parcel of Sinderhill
Messuage called Mousehale and 65 acres land in occupation of John Barham in Mayfield. Mousehale Mill and 12 acres land in occupation of Thomas Smith. Messuage called Bunties and 24 acres land in occupation of John Barham and William Burges in Wadhurst near the said water mill. Lands called Eastlands and Downeford (45 acres) in occupation of Stephen Parker and Peter Bassett
Recites marriage settlement of 8 Dec 1651 whereby the premises were granted in trust to Thomas Dike, kt, and Henry Sandford as a mortgage for a term of 500 years for the payment of £2,200. Stephen Penkherst did not repay all the money and the premises were forfeited to Thomas Dike and Henry Sandford with £127 still owing. The mortgage is now assigned to JD
Witnesses: Arthur Tirrey, scrivener, Thomas Smith, his servant, Thomas Houghton, William Maynard, Richard Furby
Endorsed as exhibited in Chancery Suit, Reynold Morgan v Henry Sandford and others

Mortgage (Lease for 500 years) for £1300  DYK/819  30 Jan 1654


Related information: See DYK/629-644

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, grandson and heir of Stephen Penkherst late of Mayfield, deceased, to John Dickens of London, merchant
Lands called the Cunninge, Lepords, the Coppice Woodland, Selwine, Duntie and Crawlie Down in occupation of SP, Nicholas Wheeler and Thomas Blackman. In all 1 messuage, 1 barn, 32 acres land, 6 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, 60 acres furze and heath in Waldron and Mayfield
£127 to be paid by JD at the direction of SP to Thomas Dike, of Horam in Waldron, kt, Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent, esq, and £1,173 to be paid to SP
Witnesses: Arthur Tirrey, scrivener, Thomas Smith, his servant
Endorsed as exhibited in Chancery Suit, Reynold Morgan v Henry Sandford and others

Defeazance  DYK/820  30 Jan 1654

Contents:
John Dickens of London, merchant, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Recites DYK/819. JD covenants that if SP repays to him £1,378 finally by 31 Jan 1655 then JD shall restore the premises to SP together with the indentures of assignment and demise
Witnesses: as in DYK/819

Defeazance  DYK/821  4 Feb 1654

Contents:
John Dickens of London, merchant, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Declares that a Recognizance in the nature of a Statute Staple has been made between SP and JD in the sum of £2,600. The Recognizance will be defeazed if SP performs the covenants in the indentures of 30 Jan 1654
Witnesses: Arthur Tirrey, scrivener, John Ashbine

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000 years)  DYK/822  5 Apr 1655


Related information: See legal papers, Penkherst v Yarway DYK/878-881

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Yarway, citizen and merchant tailor of London
Messuage called Skippers Hill. Lands called Foxes, the Bunsirse, the Ladds, the Old Garden, the Lumberfield, Collins Croft, Trompes Reed, Trompes Croft otherwise the Tower Croft, the New Purchase, Braybrooks Corner, Skippers Hill Croft otherwise the Eastfield, the New Pynn, the Strake, Braybrookes, Rocky Feild, Rocky Croft, the Shimblett, Woodgates Meade, the Braybrookes Meade, the Bushey Field, Mynepitt Field, the Barnefeild, the Barrfeild, and Old Reede otherwise Old Field. In all 100 acres in Mayfield, formerly the lands of William Gallett of Mayfield, yeoman. Wood called Brondewood otherwise Burnewood, (140 acres) in Smarden, Egerton and Pluckley, Kent, formerly the lands of Stephen Coveney, gent
SP is to repay to RY debts of £400 and more by 5 July 1655. The premises are to be held by RY as security
Witnesses: Edward Barham, W. Warne, George Burrish

Mortgage  DYK/823  20 Jun 1655

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent
Stock of coal and mine lying at Combe or Cursiplott Furnace in Mayfield and Wadhurst, cords of wood lying on Trogers Farm in Mayfield in occupation of William Benge, and farm called Earles in Wadhurst. All the goods, chattels, cattle and implements in the house of SP at Buxted except his wearing apparel
Recites that JM is bound for the debts of SP. SP grants the above to JM as security for payment of debts to his creditors within 3 months. The debts are set out in a schedule attached to this deed and amount to £1,160
Witnesses: Robert Yarway, W. Warne, Thomas Yarway

Conveyance for £191  DYK/824  4 Jul 1655

Contents:
Nicholas Cheesman of Uckfield, Bailiff of Richard, Earl of Dorset, for his Half Hundred of Loxfield, to John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent, esq
Recites that NC acting on a writ of fieri facias from Thomas Collins, Sheriff of Sussex, seized the goods and chattels of Stephen Penkherst, esq. The goods and chattels are set down in a schedule attached to this deed, and they were worth £190. In part payment of the debts of Stephen Penkherst, NC has conveyed the goods to JM
Witnesses: Richard Lyndsey, Robert Shoobridge, John Stephenson

Articles of Agreement  DYK/825  26 Feb 1656

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst, esq, and Henry Sandford, esq, Valentine Pettitt, mercer, John Dickens, merchant, Robert Yarway and Samuel Westall, creditors of SP
(i) The creditors agree to stay judgement on SP and raise the money amounting to £12,493, as set out in a schedule to the deed, by selling off the lands of SP
(ii) The creditors who hold Mousehale, the Mill, and lands called Bunties in Mayfield and Wadhurst, are to sell the lands to John Porter, Nicholas Puxty and John Bonwicke for £1,200, which is to be paid to John Dickens in satisfaction of his mortgage
(iii) The creditors who hold Skippers Hill in Mayfield are to sell the land to William Hosmer, who is to be allowed £200 out of the purchase money for the settlement of his debt. The remaining £400 is to be paid to Samuel Westall
(iv) The creditors are to sell woodlands called Burntwood in Kent to John Nower, gent, and to pay the debts owed to Mr. Baker and Mr. Porter out of £435 and the residue is to be paid to Valentine Pettitt
(v) The money raised from the remaining lands to be sold mentioned in a note attached to the schedule is to be paid to the creditors in order, to John Dickens,, Valentine Pettitt, Robert Yarway and the other creditors of SP
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, James Jopson, John Houghton

Counterpart of preceding; deed DYK/825  DYK/826  26 Feb 1656


Related information: For later deeds connected with Moushall and Skippers Hill see National Register of Archives Report DYK/114 (Box D Parcel 1)

Articles of Agreement  DYK/827  10 June 1656


Related information: See DYK/797

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and his wife Elizabeth, John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent, esq, (father of Elizabeth Penkherst), and Valentine Pettitt, citizen and clothworker of London, Robert Yarway, citizen and merchant tailor of London, and Samuel Westall of London, tailor
Recites that Stephen Penkherst has mortgaged his lands to Henry Sandford, Valentine Pettitt, Robert Yarway, John Dickens, Symon Adams, Rachel Campbell, Richard Lyndsey, esq, and others for sums of money mentioned in the first schedule attached to the deed. Recites that the lands of Stephen Penkherst were partly settled on his wife Elizabeth Penkherst on marriage
(i) Agreement to raise money by sale of the lands 'and the said Stephen sett at liberty, being nowe in prison at the suite of one Garrett'. Agreement that his person, and estate which is reserved for his wife and children, shall be free from arrests for debts laid down in the first schedule
(ii) Lands contained in the second schedule are to be sold to pay the debts of Stephen Penkherst. Certain lands specified in the second schedule are to be leased out from 29 Sep 1656
(iii) Lands contained in the third schedule including the Manor of Buxted are to be reserved to Stephen Penkherst
(iv) The first heir of Stephen Penkherst at age 21 is to give a general release to the creditors for the lands sold under this agreement
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, Richard Furby

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £200  DYK/828  4 Jun 1657


Related information: For Sont see DYK/696-699

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to John Marsham of Whornes Place, Cuxton and Halling, Kent, esq
Coppice and wood called Canybomes otherwise Ralphes Coppice (40 acres), part of Spidly Common. Lands called Sonts (9 acres) in Mayfield, abutting W and N on the highway from Wallis Brook to Sont Corner, N on the highway from Argars Hill to Marke Crosse, E on lands of the heirs of Thomas Aynscombe, esq, S and E on lands of SP
Witnesses: Christopher Fowle, John Linke

Assignment of mortgage for £613 and £7  DYK/829  26 June 1657

Contents:
John Dickens of London, merchant, and Stephen Penkherst formerly of Mayfield and now of Buxted, esq, to Reynold Morgan of St. Andrews, Holborn, Middlesex, gent
Lands as in DYK/818 excepting Skippers Hill, Mousehale, Mousehale Mill and Bunties
Recites marriage settlement of Elizabeth Penkherst and William Dyke of 8 Dec 1651, and indenture of 30 Jan 1654 [see DYK/818]. The £613 is to satisfy John Dickens as the final payment of his mortgage
Witnesses: Tomas Houghton, Thomas Smith, Hump. Tuckey

Assignment of mortgage for £540  DYK/830  10 Nov 1664

Contents:
Anne Morgan of High Holborn, Middlesex, widow, and William Morgan of the same, gent, executors of the will of Reynold Morgan, gent, deceased, to Thomas Woodgate of Chiddingstone, Kent, yeoman, Thomas Bassett of the same, yeoman, and Walter Woodgate, the younger, of Lingfield, Surrey, yeoman
Lands as in DYK/829
Recites
(i) Deeds of 8 Dec 1651, 30 Jan 1654 [see DYK/818], 26 Jun 1657 [see DYK/829]
(ii) Will 17 Aug 1658 of Reynold Morgan, gent, deceased, whereby he bequeathed his mortgage interest on the premises to AM
(iii) That the Penkherst family still owe AM £355 and the costs of WM and AM as defendants in a Chancery case which amount to £186 1s.9d. William Morgan has lately bought the reversion of Sharnden [see DYK/678-685] from the Principal and Vicars of the Communalty of Chichester Cathedral, which is now in occupation of Thomas Bodle; he has a lease of timber on the premises worth £100
(iv) That Stephen Penkherst mortgaged the messuage called Greenehill to William Woodgate, deceased, father of Walter Woodgate, by deed of 7 Nov 1656, but he was evicted from the premises. AM and WM assign the mortgage to TW et al. for £540, which AM and WM accept in lieu of £681 19s.3d
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton, John Morrell, Thomas Hooper

Mortgage (Lease for 1,000years) for £100  DYK/831  25 Nov 1677

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, to Thomas Dance, citizen and cook, of London
Messuage and smith's forge and 16 acres land in Mayfield and Wadhurst near Mark Cross formerly in occupation of John Bassett and now of Stephen Sawyer. Messuage, barn, garden, orchard and 20 acres land in occupation of John Beale in Wadhurst, adjoining the King's Highway from Mark Cross to Besbridge Hill
JP is to repay £106 to TD on 26 Nov 1678
Witnesses: Robert Marsham, Thomas Hooper, John Hooper
Seal; seal and signature cut away

Assignment for £43  DYK/832  1 Feb 1678


Related information: See DYK/615-628 for Great Parkefeild; DYK/687-692 for Frenches; DYK/629-644 for Cuning, Leopards etc

Contents:
Thomas Bassett of Chiddingstone, Kent, yeoman, Walter Woodgate, the younger, of Lingfield, yeoman, William Woodgate, eldest son and heir of Thomas Woodgate, yeoman, deceased, and Joel Woodgate of Penshurst, Kent, yeoman; John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, eldest son and heir of Stephen Penkherst, deceased; John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent, esq Robert Marsham of the Middle Temple, London, gent
Messuage called Sharendon and 228 acres land formerly in occupation of Stephen Penkherst and Thomas Bodle, and now of Luke Marchaunt, Thomas Weston and William Bassett in Mayfield. Lands called Great Parkefeild, Little Parkefeild, Parke Wood and Longcrofte (38 acres) formerly in occupation of Thomas Bodle and now of Luke Marchaunt in Mayfield. Messuage called Frenches and 60 acres land formerly in occupation of Isabell Penckherst, and now of William Turke in Mayfield and Heathfield. Lands called Cuning, Leopards, Selwyns, Dunly and Crawley Downe formerly in occupation of Stephen Penckherst, Nicholas Wheeler and Thomas Blackman in Mayfield and Waldron. These premises were ordered to be assigned by Thomas Bassett and Walter Woodgate to John Penkherst and his trustees by a judgement in Chancery. The assignment is made to JM and RM as trustees of John Penkherst
Recitals: 8 Dec 1651, 30 Jan 1654 [see DYK/818, 819]; Stephen Penckherst to John Dickens, mortgage of messuages called Cunings, Lepords, the Coppice Woodland, Selwins, Dunby and Crawlye Down in occupation of Stephen Penckherst, Nicholas Wheeler and Thomas Blackman; 26 June 1657 [see DYK/829]; will of Reynold Morgan, 17 Aug 1658; mortgage of 7 Nov 1656 by Stephen Penckherst and his wife Elizabeth to William Woodgate of Penshurst, Kent, of messuage called Greenehill in Rotherfield, and that by reason of the grant of 8 Dec 1651 Thomas Woodgate was evicted from the premises in his lifetime. Recites assignment of mortgage of 10 Nov 1664 [see DYK/830]
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, Richard Gosling, John Hooper
Endorsement; 28 November 1684, assignment of messuages by JM and RM to James Wingfield of London, 'backer'
Witnesses: to endorsement: Jo. Barnesley, Jonathan Smith

Assignment of Mortgage for £106  DYK/833  6 May 1681

Contents:
Thomas Dance, citizen and cook, of London, to Ferdinando Marsham, esq, of the body to the King
Messuage, smith's forge, barn, garden, orchard, backside and 16 acres land formerly in occupation of John Bassett and now of Stephen Sawyer in Mayfield and Wadhurst near Marke Cross. Messuage, barn, garden, orchard and 20 acres land in occupation of John Beale in Wadhurst, adjoining the King's Highway from Marke Cross to Besbridge Hill
Recites mortgage of 25 Nov 1677 by John Penkherst to TD
Witnesses: Robert Marsham, William Snadlin, William Scarborough
Endorsed: Mr. Penkherst. Cancelled mortgage

Receipt  DYK/834  6 May 1681

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/833
TD acknowledges receipt of £106
Witnesses: as in DYK/833

Declaration  DYK/835  25 Jun 1684

Contents:
Ferdinando Pankhurst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Marsham of the Middle Temple, London, kt
Recites mortgage of 23 June 1684 whereby Edmund Goodier of Heythrop, Oxfordshire, mortgaged the Manor of Heythropp to FP for £4,100. FP now declares that he was acting on the request of RM and that he has no claim on the mortgage money
Witnesses: R. Freeman, Jo. Higgons, Robert Podmore

Trust Deeds of the Marsham Family  [no ref.]  1684-1696

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/836  1684

Contents:
Michaelmas 1684
Jonathan Smith, gent, plaintiff, v William Barnesley, esq, defendant
15 messuages, 3 tofts, 20 gardens, 1 iron furnace, 500 acres land, 100 acres meadow, 120 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, 100 acres heath and furze, 100 acres more (? moor), 20 acres land covered with water in Wadhurst, Mayfield, Rotherfield and Horsted Keynes
Ferdinand Penkherst vouched to warranty
Exemplification made 20 Oct 1688
Engraved portrait of James II

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/837  1691

Contents:
Hilary 1691
Jonathan Smith, gent, plaintiff, v William Scarborough, gent, defendant
Lands as in DYK/836
Ferdinand Penkherst vouched to warranty
Engraved portrait of William III and a smaller one of Mary

Conveyance (Lease for 500 years)  DYK/838  31 Mar 1692

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Marsham, of Bushy Hall, Hertfordshire, kt
Messuage called Earles and 170 acres land and tithes on the same in Wadhurst in occupation of Walter Doble. Messuage, 12 acres pasture, 66 acres wood and a cottage called Sandyden in Mayfield and Wadhurst in occupation of John Beale. 2 messuages called the Combe, and tithes. 170 acres land in Mayfield and Wadhurst in occupation of Walter Doble. Messuage called Austins and lands called Riseden and Edwards and tithes (110 acres) in Wadhurst in occupation of Richard Cumber. Messuage called Spitleyhouse and 25 acres land in occupation of Robert Messuage. Wallis Downe tenement (20 acres) in Mayfield. Messuage called Bywoods in Mayfield. Tenement called Tullies Hatch otherwise Tulls Hatch (10 acres) in occupation of Widow Frances. Cottage and 1 acre land formerly in occupation of Edward Manser. Toft and 5 acres land called Dungate in occupation of Robert Messuage. Lands, formerly common, called Midle Ridge and Newpark (110 acres) in occupation of Robert Messuage and Widow Frances. Cottage and 1 acre woodland called Fallans Garden in Mayfield. Messuage called Frenches otherwise Broadhurst (60 acres) in Mayfield in occupation of Widow Turke. Messuage called Lynkfeild (7 acres) held by FP. Cottage and lands called Brambles Crofts and Wallys Hole (20 acres). Messuage and smith's forge called the Oyster (1 acre). Lands called Hungers Holmes (10 acres) in Wadhurst and Mayfield in occupation of [left blank] Bassett. Messuage and iron work called Cursey Platt or Combe Furnace and the four ponds adjoining and watercourses (20 acres) in Mayfield and Wadhurst in occupation of Peter Gott, esq. Messuage called Argatt otherwise Argos (33 acres) in occupation of FP. Messuage called Tregaes otherwise Aberden and Sunfeilds (230 acres) in Mayfield formerly in occupation of William Benge. Toft and lands called Longeham (20 acres) in occupation of Joseph Moone in Mayfield. Buckhurst Woods (20 acres) in Mayfield and Wadhurst held by FP
Deed sealed, but not signed or witnessed

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for a nominal sum  DYK/839  12 May 1692

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/838
Lands as in DYK/838
Witnesses: Jonathan Smith

Deed declaring Uses of Conveyance  DYK/840  12 May 1692

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/838
Lands as in DYK/838
Conveyance in trust to RM to hold the premises as security for payments on mortgages held by RM. Recites that RM already has the Manor and Estate of Buxted. From the surplus RM is to pay out legacies and gifts bequeathed in the will of FP. FP is to be able to break this trust by another deed if he marries
Witnesses: Jonathan Smith, John Hartley

Counterpart of DYK/840  DYK/841  12 May 1692

Conveyances (Lease and Release)  DYK/842, 843  27, 28 May 1696

Contents:
Parties as in DYK/838
Lands as in DYK/838
Witnesses: W. Barnesley, Edward Pugh, Charles Lee, Francis Allen, Andrew Parsons

Penkherst: Litigation  [no ref. or date]

Sandford v Penkherst  [no ref.]  1642-1683

Legal Papers  DYK/844-850  1642-1683

Contents:
7 Pieces relating to the cases of Sandford and Pettitt v Penkherst and Hammond, and Penkherst v Sandford and others
Will of Stephen Penkherst, 1642
Codicil and copy of clause from the will, 1646
Bill of Complaint, Elizabeth Sandford, widow of Henry Sandford of Bobbing, esq, deceased, and others v John Penkherst, an infant, 1667
Reply of William Hammond and his wife Elizabeth, mother of John Penkherst, infant, defendants in case of Sandford v Penkherst, c.1667
Reply of Elizabeth Sandford, Henry Thornhill and his wife Angelica, Knightley Purefoy and his wife Mary, George More, kt, and his wife Frances, defendants to bill of John Penkherst, plaintiff, no date
Examination of Henry Tennand of Weybridge, Surrey, witness for Sandford in case of Penkherst v Sandford, 1683

Original Will  DYK/844  8 Nov 1642

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
1. Wishes to be buried in high chancel of Mayfield Church. 20s. to the minister at his funeral
2. £6 to the poor of Mayfield; £4 to the poor of Wadhurst, 50s. to the poor of Waldron; 40s. to the poor of Northstoke; 20s. to the poor of Heathfield; 20s. to the poor of Lamberhurst, Kent; 20s. to the poor of Barcombe; 20s. to the poor of Lindfield; 20s. to the poor of Horsted Keynes; 20s. to the poor of Birling, Kent; 20s. to the poor of Smarden, Kent
3. Bequests to his servants: 100 marks to Alexander Hosmer. £40 to Elizabeth Weston. £20 to Francis Comber. 40s. each to Robert, Abraham and Peter Moone, the sons of his farmer John Moone. 5 marks to William Lusher of London, servant. £13 6s.8d. to Steven Lusher, brother of William Lusher, and godson of SP
4. 20s. to Dioniz' Bassett, widow, 20s. to her son John Bassett, and 5 marks to her son Steven Bassett, godson of SP. 20s. to her son Peter Bassett at age 24. 20s. each to Debora and Mary Bassett, daughters of Dioniz' Bassett, at age 24
5. 20 marks to William Benge, godson of SP, at age 24, and 5 marks each to his brothers and sisters
6. £5 to Anne Sims, daughter of Edmund Syms and his wife Elizabeth (daughter of John Penkherst, brother of SP) in discharge of any claims which Edmund Syms might have in right of his wife
7. Annuity of £20 out of lands in Birling, Kent, to John Conny, great nephew of SP (grandson of the sister of SP) until Stephen Penkherst, grandson of SP is of age 30
8. 40 marks to William Fowle of River Hall in Wadhurst, gent, nephew and godson of SP. 40 marks to Nicholas Fowle, nephew and godson of SP
9. 13s. to Sidney Weston, formerly servant of SP. £20 to Mary Weston, servant of SP at age 22
10. To his grandson Stephen Penkherst, his watch
11. To his sister Elizabeth Penkhurst his gilt and gold watch at age 18 or on marriage
12. Desires that the wardship of his lands may be granted by the King to his executrix and grant her a composition. His grandson Stephen Penkherst is his heir and is of about age 13
13. Bequeathes all the rents and profits of his lands during the minority of the said Stephen Penkherst to his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent. They are not to sell any of the trees, timber or underwoods during the minority. Elizabeth and Henry Sandford are to give an account of the profits to Stephen Penkherst, the younger, at age 21. They are to pay a third of the profits to Stephen Penkherst, the younger, at age 22, and they are to retain the other two-thirds for themselves
14. Recites that [Anne], the mother of Stephen Penkherst, the younger, has married Robert Baker, gent, and that they hold lands in Leigh, Kent, which descended from John Cooper to John Cooper Penkherst, deceased, son of SP. They ought to make an account of two-thirds of the land to Stephen Penkherst, the younger, but SP fears that 'They will make but a short accompt'. Henry Sandford is to compel Robert Baker and his wife to render a proper account by a suit in the Court of Wards and Liveries
15. SP holds a lease for years of the farm of Sharnden in Mayfield from the Principal and Communalty of the Vicars of Chichester Cathedral. His executrix, Elizabeth Sandford, is to receive the profits to her own use until Stephen Penkherst, the younger, is of age 17. If Stephen Penkherst, the younger, dies before age 17 the lease is to be given to Elizabeth Sandford. ES is appointed executrix and she is to have all the goods of SP
16. £1000 to Elizabeth Penkhurst, his grand daughter at age 21, but if she does not abide by the choice of her marriage by Henry Sandford, Edward Beng and Thomas Sawyer, then she is to have only £100. If EP dies before age 21 her portion is to pass to Elizabeth Sandford
17. If Stephen Penkherst, the younger, dies without issue SP bequeathes all his lands in Mayfield, Wadhurst and Waldron to Elizabeth Sandford and her heirs
Witnesses: Edward Garland, Henry Tennande, John Whetton, Thomas Whithchurch
Note on the first membrane that the will was exhibited in a Chancery case of Penkherst v Sandford

Codicil  DYK/845  31 Jan 1646

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield
Recites his will of 8 Nov 1642. States that as his heir Stephen Penkherst, the younger, will soon come of age, his daughter Elizabeth Sandford will not receive so much profit from holding his lands during his minority
1. He excepts the goods in Trodgers Farm from his bequest of all his household goods to ES and bequeathes them to his heir Stephen Penkherst, the younger
2. He has arranged for wood and underwood to be felled in his coppices called Crawles Downe, Coninge and Leapardes in Waldron, and on the farms of Earles and Combes in Wadhurst, by his servant Francis Comber. Elizabeth Sandford and Henry Sandford are to have the right to fell these woods for one whole year
Witnesses: William Maynard, Richard Collins, Francis Comber, Abraham Tomson
Note that the codicil was shown to William Maynard and Francis Comber at the time of their examination
Signed: George Baker, John Horsmonden, Thomas Lade

Copy of clause from will  DYK/846  9 Feb 1645

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
Copy of Clauses [see (xiii) and (xiv) in DYK/844]
Note of Probate (P.C.C.) on 12 Feb 1646

Legal Papers  DYK/847-850  1650-1688

Contents:
Elizabeth Sandford, widow, and others in Bill of 27 Jun 1667 alleged that Stephen Penkherst of Buxted was indebted to Henry Sandford, deceased, in £2,080 disbursed for buying lands for Stephen Penkherst. Henry Sandford appointed Stephen Penkherst to pay a legacy of £1,000 to his sister Elizabeth Penkherst, in discharge of a bequest by Stephen Penkherst, the elder, deceased, his grandfather. Recites indenture of 7 Dec 1650 whereby Stephen Penkherst mortgaged lands as security to Henry Sandford. Recites bond of 22 May 1650 whereby Henry Sandford was bound to George Baker of West Peckham, Kent, esq, in £400 for payment of £207. Stephen Penkherst did not pay this. Recites assignment of mortgage of Nov 1651 to Henry Jowles and Valentine Pettitt
Stephen Penkherst sold the lands to pay off his creditors after Henry Sandford had relinquished his claim on them. They admit that Stephen Penkherst paid £1,000 to William Dyke on marriage with Elizabeth Penkherst. Stephen Penkherst died in 1657 before he could pay the £207 to George Baker. Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, married William Hammond, and they sold the lands of Stephen Penkherst, deceased. George Baker began a suit for debt against Henry Sandford, who died in 1660, and then against his executrix Elizabeth Sandford. Elizabeth Sandford requested Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, and William Hammond, whom she was to marry, to pay the debt. On their refusal, judgement for £400 and damages was obtained against Elizabeth Sandford, and she was forced to pay £282 12s. She declares she is unable to perform the will of Henry Sandford, and that she and Valentine Pettitt wish to sell the lands mortgaged by Stephen Penkherst to them, and recover their money. Elizabeth Sandford desires that Elizabeth Hammond, William Hammond, and John Penkherst may make answer to her bill
The defendants, in their reply, allege that Stephen Penkherst was never justly indebted to Henry Sandford in £2,080. They allege that Henry Sandford had the management of the estate of Stephen Penkherst, when he was a minor, for 5 years. They deny that Stephen Penkherst ever made an indenture to pay the legacy of £1,000 to Elizabeth Penkherst. They deny all knowledge of the recognizance to George Baker, the mortgage to Henry Sandford and the will of Henry Sandford. They deny that any requests to pay debts were made by Elizabeth Sandford and they refuse to pay them
In a reply, undated, of Sandford and others to a bill of Penkherst the defendants declare that Henry and Elizabeth Sandford took only the rents and issues from the coppices and woods of Stephen Penkherst as in a schedule annexed [missing]
In an examination, dated 5 June 1683, Henry Tennand of Weybridge, Surrey, testifies that he wrote the will of Stephen Penkherst
The legal papers are incomplete and do not show how the case was concluded

Westall v Penkherst and Penkherst v Westall  [no ref.]  1650-1662

Legal Papers  DYK/851-872  1650-1662

22 Pieces

Contents:
Judgement for Samuel Westall against Stephen Penkherst, 1650
Bill of Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, v Samuel Westall, 1657
Answer of Samuel Westall to Bill of Penkherst, 1657
Further Answer of Samuel Westall, 1658
Bill of Costs, 1658
7 Orders in Chancery directing Elizabeth Penkherst to pay £434 5s.11d. to Samuel Westall, 1658
Brief for Penkherst giving account of the course of the action from 1650-1659
Examinations of witnesses for Penkherst, 1659
Order that the Under Sheriff of Sussex, Thomas Hensham, gent, return a writ of Elegit on pain of attachment, 1659
Extent of the lands of Stephen Penkherst obtained by Samuel Westall
Brief for Westall, 1659
Copy of Scire Facias for Westall v Penkherst, 1661
Bill of Samuel Westall v Penkherst and others, 1662
Answer of John Marsham, kt, defendant to Bill of Samuel Westall, 1662
Exceptions of Westall v Marsham, 1662
Further Answer of Marsham v Westall, 1662
Samuel Westall was one of the principal creditors of Stephen Penkherst [see DYK/818-835]. Stephen Penkherst had repaid him £200, but on his death in 1657 Samuel Westall tried to have his widow, Elizabeth Penkherst, ejected form the lands which she held as her jointure. Elizabeth Penkherst paid £434 5s. 11d to Westall, but he pressed for further payments

Cooke v Penkherst  [no ref.]  1651-1678

Legal papers  DYK/873-877  1651-1678

6 Pieces


Related information: These papers relate to a judgement obtained by William Cooke in 1651. For further information on the case and assignments of the judgements, 1651-1681, see deeds DYK/811-817

Contents:
Cooke v Penkherst and others
2 Copies of judgement for Cooke in case of Cooke v Penkherst for £800 debt, 1651
Copy judgement for Cooke in Cooke v Sicklemore for £800 debt, 1651
Copy judgement for Cooke in Cooke v Cotton, 1651
Copy of Scire Facias to the Sheriff of Sussex against John Penkherst, 1678
Copy of return to Scire Facias, 1678. This gives a list of lands held by Stephen Penkherst in 1651

Penkherst v Yarway  [no ref.]  1653-1661

Legal Papers  DYK/878-881  1653-1661

4 Pieces

Contents:
Penkherst v Yarway
Copy deed of 22 Feb 1653 from Robert Baker of Framfield, gent, and Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent, to Robert Yarway and William Warne of London
Copy deed of June 1655 from Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Robert Yarway and Thomas Yarway
Answer of Robert Yarway to Bill of Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, 1659
Further Answer of Robert Yarway to Bill of Penkherst, 1661

Morgan v Penkherst  [no ref.]  1656-1677

Legal Papers  DYK/882-890  1656-1677

9 Pieces

Contents:
Morgan v Penkherst and Penkherst v Morgan
Copy of Articles of Agreement [see DYK/827] between Stephen Penkherst of Buxted and his wife Elizabeth, John Marsham of Cuxton, Kent, esq, to Valentine Pettitt, Robert Yarway and Samuel Westall, 1656
Note on guardian of John Penkherst
Bill of Reynold Morgan v Penkherst, 1658
Brief. Elizabeth Penkherst, plaintiff, v Anne Morgan and William Morgan, executors of Reynold Morgan, Henry Sandford, Thomas Dike, kt, William Dike, the younger, and his wife Elizabeth, John Dickons, and George Dickons, defendants, 1659
Answer of John Penkherst, aged 4, by John Marsham, esq, his guardian, to a bill of Reynold Morgan, c.1661
Dismissal of the Bill of Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, v Morgan, 1663
Bill of John Penkherst v Morgan
Answer of William Morgan, defendant, to Bill of John Penkherst, 1677
Exceptions by John Penkherst to Answer of William Morgan, c.1677
The case related to a debt of £613 owed by Stephen Penkherst, deceased, to Reynold Morgan. John Dickons held two mortgages from Stephen Penkherst of 30 Jan 1654 [see DYK/818,819] and these were assigned to Reynold Morgan by deed of 26 June 1657 [see DYK/829]. Morgan, and later his executors, alleged that the mortgage money of £613 had never been repaid. Penkherst claimed first that the assignment to Morgan should never have been made, as Stephen Penkherst had repaid the original mortgage money of £2,000; second, that the lands in DYK/819 had been part of Elizabeth Penkherst's jointure. Penkherst's Bill was dismissed because the plaintiffs admitted that Reynold Morgan had not been given notice that the lands mortgaged to him were part of a jointure. For further information on the case see deeds of 10 Nov 1664 and 1 Feb 1678 [DYK/830, 832]

Summons  DYK/891  28 Feb 1677


Related information: See legal papers Penkherst v Morgan, DYK/882-890 and Penkherst v Woodgate DYK/910-913

Contents:
John Coell, kt, to all parties concerned in the case of John Penkherst, esq, plaintiff, v William Morgan, Joel Woodgate and others, defendants
WM, JW et al. are to appear before JC in his Chambers in the Middle Temple, London, on Friday next

Penkherst v Lindsey  [no ref.]  1661

Legal Papers  DYK/892-896  1661

5 Pieces

Contents:
Penkherst v Lindsey
Bill of Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, plaintiff, v Richard Lindsey, esq, defendant
2 Briefs on Penkherst v Lindsey
Order in Chancery giving the course of the action and the conclusion
Injunction for the plaintiff Penkherst

Penkherst v Cambell  [no ref.]  1661-1678

Legal Papers  DYK/897-906  1661-1678

10 Pieces

Contents:
Hammond v Cambell, Coningsby and others; Briscoe v Penkherst; Penkherst v Briscoe; Pheasant v Briscoe
Bill of Elizabeth and William Hammond, plaintiffs, v Thomas Cambell, Henry Coningsby, kt, Robert Yarway, Simon Adams; Robert Coningsby and John Harwood, 1661
Copy of Writs of Error, 1664
Order in Chancery for Hammond to repay mortgage money to Henry Coningsby, kt, 1668
Bill of Edward Briscoe v John Penkherst, 1677
Answer of Penkherst to the Bill, 1677
Bill of Penkherst v Briscoe, 1678
Answer of Briscoe to the Bill of Penkherst, 1678
Bill of Edward Briscoe v John Penkherst, 1678
Answer of Penkherst to the Bill of Briscoe
Brief for Edmund Pheasant v Edward Briscoe in case of ejectment. Recites course of the action, 1652-1668
Edward Briscoe, the elder, of Newberryes in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, claimed the right to hold the Manor of Buxted for the residue of a term of 99 years. He alleged that Stephen Penkherst, deceased, mortgaged the premises to Simon Adams and both parties mortgaged the premises to Rachel Cambell by deed of 26 June 1652. Thomas Cambell, one of the executors of Rachel Cambell, assigned the mortgage to Henry Conisbye, kt, for £1,560 by deed of 20 March 1660. Henry Conisbye, kt, assigned the mortgage, by deed of 18 May 1668, to Edward Briscoe, the elder, in consideration of a marriage between Theophania Conisbye and Edward Briscoe, the younger; Edward Briscoe, the elder, tried to take possession of the lands and ejected Edmund Pheasant, the lessee of John Penkherst, from the Manor of Buxted

Hammond v Pettitt  [no ref.]  1663

Legal Papers  DYK/907-909  1663

3 Pieces

Contents:
Hammond v Pettitt
Bill of William Hammond and his wife Elizabeth, (formerly Elizabeth Penkherst, widow), plaintiffs, v Valentine Pettitt, defendant, 1663
Brief for Hammond v Pettitt
Injunction awarded to Pettitt, 1663
Valentine Pettitt afterwards acted with Elizabeth Sandford, widow, so the case was carried on as Sandford and Pettitt v Penkherst [see DYK/844-850]

Penkherst v Woodgate  [no ref.]  1676

Legal Papers  DYK/910-913  1676

4 Pieces


Related information: For further information on the case see deeds DYK/830, 832

Contents:
Penkherst v Woodgate
Answer and Disclaimer of Joell Woodgate, guardian of William Woodgate, an infant, to Bill of John Penkherst, 1676
Answer of Joel Woodgate, defendant, to Bill of John Penkherst, 1676
Order in Chancery to amend the Bill and accept Exceptions in case of Penkherst v Woodgate
Accounts of Woodgate concerning mortgages and debts

Dawson v Penkherst  [no ref.]  1677-1685

Legal Papers  DYK/914-947  1677-1685

34 Pieces

Contents:
Relating to legal cases between Richard Dawson, plaintiff, v John Penkhurst, esq, and John Marsham, bt, (1677); John Penkhurst v Richard Dawson and others (1677); Ferdinando Penkhurst v Richard Dawson (1678); Richard Dawson v Ferdinando Penkhurst (1678); Richard Dawson, son of Richard Dawson, deceased, v Ferdinando Penkhurst (1681-1685)
Richard Dawson in his Bill of 1677 v John Penkhurst and John Marsham, bt, claimed that he had not been repaid the sums owed to his father Richard Dawson, deceased, by Stephen Penkherst, deceased, of Mayfield, on certain securities. Recites that Stephen Penkherst borrowed sums of £100 on security of a Recognizance in Chancery of 5 March 1650; £300 on security of a Recognizance in Chancery of 25 Sep 1651; £80 on security of a bond made in Aug 1652
Recites mortgage of 6 Dec 1650 from Stephen Penkherst, deceased, to Henry Fowles of Gillingham, Kent, and Valentine Pettitt (who held the mortgage in trust for Henry Sandford of Bobbing, Kent). Richard Dawson came to an agreement with the executors and heirs of Henry Sandford that the mortgaged premises should be held in trust by Alexander Orpwood. Alexander Orpwood died and Richard Dawson, as his executor, was entitled to the premises
The case turned on the two Recognizances which Richard Dawson alleged had been wrongly vacated by John Marsham, kt. John Marsham declared that Speaker Lenthall, Master of the Rolls, in July 1656 had cancelled the Recognizances as illegal. John Penkhurst alleged that Richard Dawson had taken the issues out of the premises without rendering accounts, and that he had committed waste and cut down the woodland
Two briefs relate to the ejectment by Richard Dawson of John Winter, lessee of John Penkherst, and two briefs relate to the ejectment of John Marsham, esq, by Richard Dawson. These cases were heard in the Court of Common Pleas
The action was carried out by the heirs of the two parties, Richard Dawson, son of Richard Dawson, deceased, and Ferdinando Penkherst, brother of John Penkherst, deceased, by a Bill of Revivor
A decision of 6 June 1683 in Chancery declared that the mortgage money was still owing to Richard Dawson, the younger, plaintiff; and Ferdinando Penkherst, defendant, was to pay it or be foreclosed from the premises

Miscellaneous Legal Papers  [no ref.]  1654-1662

Legal Papers  DYK/948-954  1654-1662

7 Pieces

Contents:
Order in Chancery in case of Henry Sandford, plaintiff, v Henry Stonestreete, defendant, 1654
Copy of the preceding
Answer of Arthur Terry, one of the defendants to Bill of Elizabeth Penkherst, widow, 1659
Brief in case of William Marsh, plaintiff, lessee of Valentine Pettitt v William Hammond, defendant, for ejectment, no date
Bill of John Penkherst v Gregory Dyne and his wife Elizabeth
Bill of Richard Dawson and others v William Hammond and his wife Elizabeth, John Penkherst, John Marsham, kt, Anne Morgan, William Morgan and John Newman, 1662
Answer of Hammond v Dawson, 1662

Copies of Deeds  [no ref.]  1652-?1677

Copies of Deeds connected with Penkherst Litigation  DYK/955-960  1652-?1677

6 Pieces

Contents:
2 Copies of draft of an Act of Parliament for settling Stephen Penkherst's debts
Copy of Marriage Settlement of 1 June 1652 of Stephen Penkherst and Elizabeth Marsham
Marriage Settlement; 1 Jun 1652 (copy)
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, and Elizabeth Marsham, eldest daughter of JM; John Marsham, esq, of Whornes Place, Kent; Fardinando Marsham, esq, brother of JM and Anthony Fowle of Goudhurst, Kent, esq
Manor of Buxted. Messuage called Earles (170 acres) and tithes in Wadhurst, in occupation of John Gilbert. Messuage called Sandyden, 12 acres pasture and 66 acres wood in Mayfield in occupation of William Gardenbasse. 2 Messuages called Combe and the tithes (170 acres) in occupation of Richard Cumber. Messuages called Austins, Riseden and Edwards lands, and tithes of Riseden and Edwards lands (110 acres) in Wadhurst in occupation of Francis Cumber. Messuage called Spidley House (25 acres) in occupation of William Sawyer. Wallys Downe tenement (20 acres) in Mayfield in occupation of William Bywood. Messuage called Tulleys Hatch otherwise Trulls Hatch (10 acres) in occupation of John Brigman. Cottage and 1 acre land in occupation of Edward Mauser. Toft called Dungate (5 acres) in occupation of William Sawyer. Land lately common called Middle Ridge and New Parke (110 acres) in occupation of William Sayer and Peter Bassett. Cottage and 1 acre wood called Fallanse Garden in occupation of Thomas Parks. All the said tenements are called the Spidley tenements in Mayfield
Messuage called Greenehill (60 acres) in Rotherfield in occupation of William Tomsett. Messuage called Frenches otherwise Broadhurst (50 acres) in occupation of Isabell Penkherst, widow, in Mayfield. Messuage called Linkefield (7 acres) and cottage and 12 acres land called Bramble Croft and Wallys Hole in occupation of Peter Bassett. Messuage, smith's forge (1 acre) and lands called Hungers Holmes (10 acres) in Mayfield and Wadhurst in occupation of John Bassett. Messuage and ironwork called Cursey Platt or Combe Furnace, 4 ponds adjoining (20 acres) in Mayfield and Wadhurst. Forge or Hamermill for iron, 2 cottages and 12 acres land in Horsted Magna otherwise Horsted Keynes. Messuage called Argats otherwise Argos (33 acres) in Mayfield in occupation of Richard Button. Messuage called Tregewes otherwise Alderden and Simfeilds (230 acres) in occupation of William Benge in Mayfield. Toft called Longeham (20 acres) and land called Buckhurst Wood (20 acres) in Wadhurst in occupation of John and William Relfe
Reserving to Stephen Penkherst: coppice woods on all the messuages above excepting on the Manor of Buxted. Land called Stroode (25 acres). Messuage called Sharenden and Sinder Hill (228 acres) in Mayfield
A marriage is to be held between Stephen Penkherst and Elizabeth Marsham. JM has agreed to pay £3,000 to Stephen Penkherst
Covenant to levy a fine between the parties to convey the premises to JM to the uses (i) of Elizabeth Marsham for life as her jointure; (ii) of Stephen Penkherst for 100 years; (iii) of John Marsham and his heir (?) at the end of the said term for 99 years; (iv) of the heirs male of SP and EP; (v) of the heirs male of Stephen Penkherst; (vi) of the heirs of Stephen Penkherst; (vii) of the right heirs of Stephen Penkherst. If Elizabeth Marsham dies leaving one daughter by Stephen Penkherst and no son JM is to raise £4,000 out of the premises as her marriage portion or at age 18 and if there are several daughters then the money is to be divided between them. The premises appointed for the jointure of Elizabeth Marsham are of the annual value of £500
Stephen Penkherst is to be allowed to dig for mine on the premises
Witnesses: John Graves, John Footer, Fort[unatus] Ratcliffe, Richard Baddeley
Abstract of Title of Stephen Penkherst to the Manor of Buxted
Notes of deeds concerning lands called Sandiden for a Bill proposed by John Penkherst against Thomas Sackvill of Sedlescombe, and Abraham Muddle of Mayfield
Surrender by John Marsham, kt, to John Penkherst, 1677 (?)

Dyke (Hutton): Personal and Family  [no ref. or date]

Levinz family trusts and mortgages  [no ref.]  1678-1694

Marriage Settlement for £2,000 and £300  DYK/961  10 Jun 1678

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq; Humfrey Levinz of the City of London, grocer; John Creswell of Purston, Northamptonshire, Creswell Levinz of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq; William Levinz, Doctor in Physick, President of St. John's College, Oxford, and Baptist Levinz of Magdalen College, Oxford, gent. [See DNB]
2 Messuages called Old and New Durendale otherwise Durndales, a forge place, 270 acres land, 174 acres woodland; barn and land belonging to Benhall forge (55 acres) in occupation of Thomas Skinner, all in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Kent, and Frant. Messuage called Hunningtons and 160 acres land, formerly in occupation of William Snashall and now of John Jeffery, in Southborough in Tonbridge, Kent. Lands called Calinge otherwise Coulinge Meade, Denells Acre, Rayle Meade (13 acres) in occupation of William Snashall
Messuage called Weaule otherwise Hale and lands called Weaule Land otherwise Hale Land (57 acres), formerly in occupation of John Jeffery, and now in occupation of William Pecke, in Tudely, Hadlow and Capel, Kent. Messuage called Bornemill, 'an old furnace place and a pond place' (3 acres) in occupation of Thomas Archer in Tonbridge. Toft, cottage and 30 acres land formerly in occupation of Sarah and Thomas Archer and now of John Croocher in Tonbridge. Messuage called The Slower (40 acres) in occupation of James Hartridge in Pembury, 2 coppices belonging to Slower Farm (40 acres) in occupation of WD
Messuages called Palmers, Dodherst and Sunningley and 300 acres land in Frant; land called Leopards (10 acres); land called Cloutes. Messuage called Sandherst (144 acres) in occupation of Edward Baldocke; Great Sandhurst Wood, Sandhurst Coppice, Colewood, Colewood Coppice, the Long Strakes (143 acres) all reputed part of Sandhurst in Lamberhurst. Lands called Whitlands (16 acres), Mouseltfeild (10 acres) in occupation of William Cayly. Whitlands Wood (7 acres) in occupation of Michael Burr in Lamberhurst
A marriage is to be solemnized between John Dyke, son of WD, and Judith Levinz, daughter of HL
1. The premises (excepting those below) are to be held to the uses of (i) JD for term of 99 years; (ii) of JC for the life of JD in trust; (iii) of JL for life; (iv) of the heirs male of JD and JL; (v) in default of which to WL for term of 99 years in trust; (vi) of WD and his heirs male; (vii) of the right heirs of WD
2. Messuage called Slower and 2 coppices, 174 acres woodland pertaining to Durndales to be held to the uses (i) of JD for term of 99 years; (ii) of JC for the life of JD in trust; (iii) of the heirs male of JD and JL; (iv) of JC after the death of JD till JL shall bear his posthumous son 'afterborne'; (v) of such 'afterborne' heirs male and their heirs; (vi) of WL for term of 99 years in trust; (vii) of WD and his heirs male; (viii) of the right heirs of WD
3. Residue of the Manor to the uses as declared above in 2
Covenant to levy a fine between the parties. £300 as jointure of JL
Witnesses: Robert Bird, Thomas Trimnell, Daniel Browne, John Beck, John Ellis, H. Wainwright, Thomas Nickles, William Ellman, Thomas Jones, Richard Tabor, John Courthope

Final Concord for £1,920  DYK/962  1678

Contents:
Trinity 1678
John Creswell, esq, and Creswell Levinz, esq, plaintiffs, v William Dyke, esq, defendant
9 messuages, 9 gardens, 9 orchards, 600 acres land, 200 acres meadow, 400 acres pasture, 400 acres wood, 200 acres heath and furze in Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Tudely, Capel, Hadlow, Kent, and Frant

Assignment of Mortgage for £1,414  DYK/963  30 Jan 1682


Related information: See DYK/21-38 for earlier deeds

Contents:
Edward Ireland of Whitefriars, London, gent; Humfrey Levinz, citizen and grocer of London; John Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, (son and heir of William Dyke of Tonbridge, Kent, esq)
Lands as in DYK/34 Old and New Durndale
Recites deed of 28 Nov 1663 between William Dyke of Tonbridge, esq, and EI whereby premises were mortgaged to EI for £1,200 and interest. Recites Recognizance of 30 Nov 1663. William Dyke did not repay the sum and EI is now owed £1,414. EI assigns the mortgage to HL
Witnesses: W. Bagnall, H. Pennington, W. Prowse

Receipt of £414  DYK/964  30 Jan 1682

Contents:
Edward Ireland to Humfrey Levinz
Witnesses: as in DYK/963

Assignment of Mortgage for £1,030  DYK/965  14 Feb 1682

Contents:
Edward Ireland of Whitefriars, London, gent, William Dyke of Tonbridge, Kent, esq, and his son John Dyke, to Humfrey Levinz, citizen and grocer of London
Lands as in DYK/963
Recites Recognizance in the nature of Statute Staple of 30 Nov 1663 and deed of 31 Jan 1682
Edward Ireland assigns mortgage to HL for £1,030 to be paid by 1 Aug 1682. The Recognizance is then to be void
Witnesses: W. Bagnall, H. Pennington, W. Prowse

Mortgage (Lease for 99 years) for £1,800 18s.8d  DYK/966  9 Mar 1682

Contents:
John Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, gent; Humfrey Levinz of London, grocer; Ralph Keling, citizen and grocer of London
All lands settled on JD by William Dyke, esq, his father, by indenture of 10 Jun 1678
Recites that HL has bought up several mortgages on the premises and paid £1,414 to Edward Ireland of Whitefriars, London, gent, for a mortgage and Recognizance in the nature of a Statute Staple; £310 10s. to Jane Smith of St. Margaret's, Westminster, widow, for a mortgage made to her late husband by William Dyke; HL has spent £76 8. 8d. on the assignment of the mortgages. Premises are assigned to RK as security for HL
Witnesses: Thomas Jones, John Lloyd, Charles Hocker

Assignment of Mortgage for £800  DYK/967  16 Jul 1683


Related information: For earlier deeds see DYK/43-60

Contents:
John Thornicroft of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq; Judith Levinz of London, widow; John Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, esq
Messuage called Palmers in occupation of William Huggett
Recites indenture of 13 July 1671 between William Dyke of Frant, esq; John Thornicroft; Henry Selby of the Inner Temple, London, whereby WD mortgaged the premises to JT for £1,000. JT with the consent of JD, now assigns the mortgage to JL for £800 and also a Recognizance in Chancery in £2,000
Witnesses: J. Marvile, Robert Ellis

Declaration of Trusts  DYK/968  20 Oct 1684

Contents:
[Really 1683] 35 Chas.II
John Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, esq; Judith Levinz of London, widow; Richard Izard of London, grocer
Messuage called Pallmers [no location given]
Recites Indenture of 16 July 1683 [see DYK/967] whereby the mortgage of the premises was assigned to JL, together with a Recognizance in Chancery. Declares that the premises are to be held in trust to the use of (i) Judith Dyke for life, without interference from JD; (ii) for the maintenance and education of the children of Judith and John Dyke; (iii) to the further uses as contained in the marriage settlement of 10 June 1678 [see DYK/961]
Witnesses: Horatio Darling, J. Mawde

Counterpart of DYK/968  DYK/969  20 Oct 1684

Contents:
[Really 1683] 35 Chas.II

Agreement  DYK/970  21 Oct 1683

Contents:
Creswell Levinz, kt, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
Declares his agreement to an indenture of 20 Oct 1683 [see DYK/968] between John Dyke, Judith Levinz and Richard Izard, whereby the trust of certain mortgages and assignments is held to the use of Judith Dyke, wife of John Dyke
Witnesses: Horatio Darling, J. Mawde

Assignment of Mortgage for £1,500  DYK/971  4 Jul 1684

Contents:
John Dyke, esq, son of William Dyke of Frant, esq; Thomas Sackvill of Sedlescombe, esq; Creswell Levinz, kt, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, and Horatio Darling, gent
Lands as in DYK/503 in Wadhurst
Recites indentures of 17 Oct 1681 [see DYK/509] and 4 Jan 1684. TS assigns the mortgage to Horatio Darling
Witnesses: C. Bisshopp, Oliver Smyth

Receipt  DYK/972  4 Jul 1684

Contents:
Thomas Sackvill of Sedlescombe to Creswell Levinz, kt, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
Acknowledgement of the receipt of £1,500
Witnesses: as in DYK/971

Exemplification of Common Recovery  DYK/973  1684

Contents:
Michaelmas 1684
Maurice Waite, plaintiff, v James Selby, esq, defendant
4 messuages, 7 gardens, 300 acres land, 40 acres meadow, 200 acres pasture, 140 acres wood, 300 acres heath and furze in Frant, Lamberhurst and Wadhurst
John Dyke esq, vouched to warranty
Finely engraved portrait and decorative heading
Seal: fragmentary

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for nominal sum  DYK/974  10 Nov 1684

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, and his son John Dyke to James Selby of the Inner Temple, London
Messuage called Homes (144 acres) as mentioned in Indenture of 24 Dec 1651
Messuage where John Saunders formerly lived, and 6 acres land in Corsley otherwise Corsley Street in Wadhurst, as mentioned in Indenture of 9 Feb 1653
Conveyance to JS to make him a tenant to the Precipe in a Common Recovery to be suffered between the parties. John Dyke is to be vouched to warranty. The deed leads to the uses which are (i) to William Dyke for life; (ii) to John Dyke
Witnesses: Christopher Markham, Horatio Darling

Deed to Declare the Uses of a Common Recovery  DYK/975  20 Jan 1685

Contents:
John Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, to James Selby of the same, esq
Messuage called The Holmes
Recites Indenture of 30 June 1684 between JD and Creswell Levinz, kt, Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, whereby the premises were settled in trust upon CL. Recites Indenture of 10 Nov 1684 [see DYK/974]
Declares the use of the Common Recovery shall be to the use of CL upon the trusts declared in the Indenture of 30 Jun 1684
Witnesses: Horatio Darling, J. Mawde

Counterpart of above  DYK/976  20 Jan 1685


Related information: For earlier deeds of Holmes see DYK/173-187

Settlement in Trust (Lease and Release) for £300  DYK/977, 978  15, 16 Oct 1694

Contents:
Creswell Levinz, kt, Serjeant at Law; John Dyke and his wife Judith Dyke, Judith Levinz, widow of Humphrey Levinz (mother of Judith Dyke); John Wright of London, merchant tailor and John Heath of London, distiller
Lands as in DYK/503
Recites (i) the will of Humphrey Levinz which made Judith Dyke his residuary legatee; (ii) the estates of John Dyke were settled on Judith Dyke in the marriage settlement. The estates were mortgaged and CL paid £1,500 to relieve the mortgages and the inheritance was then settled on CL. John Dyke now repays £300 to CL as final repayment of £1,500. £400 was to be paid out of the estates for the portions of the daughters. John and Judith Dyke have three daughters and the £400 is to be divided between them. The premises are conveyed to JW to raise further portions for the daughters at age 18 or marriage. These portions are not to be paid without the consent of their parents. If the daughters should die before the age of 18, the premises are to be held in trust by JW to Judith Dyke for life, and to the heirs of John Dyke
The mortgages, held in the name of Horatio Darling, servant of CL, are to be in trust to attend the inheritance
Witnesses: John Blurton, John Benn

Counterpart of the Release  DYK/979  16 Oct 1694

Receipt of £300  DYK/980  13 Feb 1684

Contents:
Humphrey Fowle to Creswell Levinz, kt
Witnesses: Horatio Darling, John Mawde
This receipt was enclosed with DYK/979

Dyke Family Settlements  [no ref.]  1613-1617

Settlement  DYK/981  27 Dec 1613

Contents:
Thomas Dyke, the elder, of Pembury, Kent, to Henry Joye, Sheriff and Alderman of London
Lands in Pembury, Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent, and Frant. [No details]
TD is seized of the premises. The premises are settled (i) on TD for life and one year after his death; (ii) on his son William Dyke in tail male; (iii) on his son Richard Dyke in tail male; (iv) on his son John Dyke in tail male; (v) on his son Robert Dyke in tail male; (vi) on his eldest son Thomas Dyke in tail male; (vii) in default of which on the right heirs of TD for ever. TD reserves the right to change this settlement in his lifetime
Witnesses: Robert Newman and Stephen Penkherst

Covenant to Suffer a Recovery  DYK/982  1 May 1617

Contents:
Richard Dyke, citizen and grocer of London, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, brother of RD, and Robert Newman of Tudeley, Kent, clerk
3 messuages and 540 acres land in Lamberhurst, Kent, in occupation of William Dyke, John Davye, Richard Throwelye and Edward Wickes. 1 messuage and 190 acres land in Pembury and Brenchley, Kent, and Frant, in occupation of William Dyke, John Davy, Edward Wickes and Richard Ducke
Covenant to Suffer a Recovery with Robert Newman as plaintiff, William Dyke as defendant and Richard Dyke vouched to warranty. The premises are to be to the use of William Dyke
Witnesses: Francis Bickley, Robert Osborne

Counterpart of DYK/982  DYK/983  1 May 1617

Covenant to Suffer a Recovery  DYK/984  1 May 1617


Related information: See DYK/564-581 Newchurch and Bilsington

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Richard Dyke, brother of WD, citizen and grocer of London, and Henry Jay, citizen and Alderman of London
2 messuages and 50 acres land in Postling, Kent, in occupation of Richard Dyke, William Taylor and William Tritton. Cottage and 100 acres of marshland in Newchurch and Bilsington, Kent, in occupation of Thomas Moone. All the premises were conveyed by Thomas Dyke, father of William and Richard Dyke, to Richard Dyke
Covenant to Suffer a Recovery with Henry Jay as plaintiff, Richard Dyke as defendant, and William Dyke vouched to warranty. The premises are to be to the use of Richard Dyke
Witnesses: as in DYK/982

Exemplification of a Common Recovery  DYK/985  1617

Contents:
Trinity 1617
Robert Newman, clerk, plaintiff, v William Dyke, clerk, defendant
4 messuages, 120 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 310 acres pasture, 300 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Pembury and Brenchley, Kent, and Frant
Richard Dyke, esq, vouched to warranty

Marriage Settlements  [no ref.]  1626-1675

Marriage Settlement  DYK/986  5 Jun 1626

Contents:
Richard Maynarde of Rotherfield, yeoman, to William Dike of Frant, clerk
Messuage, formerly in occupation of John Hatch, 2 barns, gardens, orchards and forestawles and 18 pieces of land (73 acres) in occupation of RM in Rotherfield, abutting E and S on the highway from Town Row Cross to Mayfield, S on the highway from Town Row Cross to Tullies Hatch, E and N on other lands of RM in occupation of Thomas Cayley, E and S on lands of Richard Tree and Arthur Catt, W and N on lands of John Luck and William Hosmer
'Some other of the premises' in Rotherfield, abutting W on the highway from Scattle Crouch Cross to Town Row Cross, S on lands of John Luck, W on lands of Anthony Fowle, esq, N and W on customary lands of RM. Messuage in occupation of Thomas Cayley and 17 pieces of land called Faulklies and Frenches (54 acres) in Rotherfield, abutting N on the highway from Rotherfield to Bletchingleigh, E on lands of John Pocock and of Thomas Sawyer, S on the highway from Town Row Cross to Tullies Hatch, N and W on lands of Avis Cat, widow, and Gilbert Wood, S and W on other lands of RM also called Faulklies, lately purchased from Thomas Atherall
A marriage is to be solemnized between RM and Marie Dike, daughter of WD. The premises are to be held to the uses (i) of RM for life; (ii) of Marie Dike for life as her jointure 'and to no other longer of farther use, or uses, intent, or intents whatsoever'. Reserves an annuity of £12 to Dorothy Maynard, widow, mother of RM, which was granted by Richard Maynard, deceased, father of RM
Witnesses: Samuel Wood, John Holland

Counterpart of DYK/986  DYK/987  5 Jun 1626

Settlement (Deed to Declare the Uses of a Trust)  DYK/988  10 Nov 1637


Related information: Foe settlement by William Dyke, clerk, on his daughter Elizabeth and nephew Henry Dyke, 1638, see DYK/580

Contents:
John Dyke, gent, Thomas Dyke, gent, (later Thomas Dyke, bt, of Horam), Robert Dyke, gent, and William Henley, gent, all of Frant
Messuage and 30 acres land in Smarden, Kent, in occupation of William Collins
Woodland and pasture called Brickhoast Meade, Brickhoast Wood, Slowbushfeild, Three Corner Crofts, and part of Marlbury Wood (67 acres) in Pembury, Kent, in occupation of William Henley. Lands called Westfeild, the Stubbes, Middlefeild, Pettfeild and Claylands (36 acres) in Rotherfield
Recites indenture of 23 Oct 1637 whereby Mary Maynard, widow, conveyed the premises to JD et al. in trust. JD et al. now declare the uses, which are to provide for the maintenance and education of Sarah Maynard and Elizabeth Maynard, daughters of Mary Maynard, widow. Mary Maynard, during her lifetime, is to take the rents and timber from the premises to provide for her daughters as long as they remain unmarried. Mary Maynard is to retain power to make contracts with lessees of the premises for seven years. On the marriage of Sarah Maynard and Elizabeth Maynard the premises are to be sold. £200 is to be retained by JD et al. and 6% interest is to be paid to Mary Maynard yearly, and she is to bequeath £200 in her will. The residue is to be divided into two equal portions and paid to the husbands of Sarah and Elizabeth Maynard on their marriages. If William Maynard, son of Mary Maynard, widow, shall die while Sarah and Elizabeth Maynard are still unmarried, the premises are to be reconveyed to Mary Maynard, and the heirs of Mary Maynard and Samuel Bridge, 'her intended husband'; in default of which to the right heirs of Mary Maynard for ever
Witnesses: William Dyke, John Gyles, Henry Kinge, Thomas Woodward, Edward Woodward, Richard Fletcher

Marriage Settlement  DYK/989  10 Feb 1638

Contents:
Samuel Bridge, the elder, citizen of London, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, Robert Dyke, of Frant, gent
Messuage in Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, and 1 cottage adjoining, formerly the property of William Carewes, esq, deceased, near the church gate of Chesterton, abutting S and W on the King's Highway, N on the Parsonage of Chesterton in occupation of John Sterne, gent, and [left blank] Benbrooke. Land called Wades Close (1½ acres) in Chesterton, abutting W on the Queens Close, E on Hills Close, N on the King's Highway from Chesterton to Milton. 84½ acres of land with the liberty of 'fould corse and Sheepegate' belonging to the premises
A marriage is to be solemnized between Samuel Bridge, the younger, son of Samuel Bridge, the elder, and Mary Maynard, daughter of WD. Half of the premises to be held by WD to the uses (i) of Samuel Bridge, the younger, and Mary Maynard, on their marriage, for life; (ii) of the heirs male of Samuel Bridge, the younger, and Mary Maynard; (iii) of the daughters of Samuel Bridge, the younger, and Mary Maynard; (iv) in default of issue to the uses of the right heirs of SB, the elder. Half of the premises to be held by WD to the uses of (v) Samuel Bridge, the elder, for life and afterwards to the uses as in (ii) to (iv)
Witnesses: Rebecca Bridge, Abigail Bridge

Marriage Settlement  DYK/990  30 Dec 1640


Related information: For Settlement by William Dyke on nephew Henry and Mary Butcher, 1647, see DYK/581

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk; Robert Dyke, eldest son and heir of WD; Peter Farnden of Sedlescombe, esq, and Mary Farnden, his third daughter
2 messuages called Old and New Durendall otherwise Durndale, barns, outhouses, etc., a hop garden and forge; 270 acres land in occupation of Edward Oxley and 174 acres woodland, in Pembury, Lamberhurst, and Brenchley, Kent, and Frant, abutting E on a lane from Kippins Cross towards Bayham, S on the demesne of the Manor of Bayham, W on other demesne lands of the said manor, N on the river running from Bayhall to Cowlesly and on lands of Richard Amhurst, esq, and of Mary Bridge, wife of Samuel Bridge, clerk, and of William Roberts, gent
Barn and 55 acres land belonging to Benhale Forge in occupation of WD and Thomas Ongley in Frant, abutting W on Waterdown Forest, N on lands of [left blank] Earl of St. Albans and of Alexander Busse, E and S on the watercourse running through the pond of Benehale Forge, and on other lands of WD and on the demesne lands of the Manor of Frant
A marriage is to be solemnized between RD and Mary Farnden. The portion of Mary Farnden, which she received by will of Richard Farnden, deceased, brother of PF dated 12 Aug 1633 is to be divided; £500 to go to WD, £600 to RD. RD is to bequeath £600 to Mary Farnden in his will. PF is to pay RD and Mary Farnden an annuity of £9. Old and New Durendall otherwise Durndale and 270 acres land are to be held to the uses (i) of RD for life; (ii) of Mary Farnden for life; (iii) of the heirs of RD and Mary Farnden; (iv) of the right heirs of RD. Reserving timber, rights of entry and carriage in the said premises to the uses (v) of WD for life and his executors for two years after his death; (vi) of the heirs male of RD; (vii) of the right heirs of WD
174 acres woodland, barn and 55 acres land to be held to the uses (viii) of WD for life; (xi) of RD and his heirs male; (x) of the right heirs of WD. Reserving underwoods which shall be of 9 years growth, on the decease of WD to WD to bequeath in his will. Reserves lease of 14 Feb 1630 between WD and Edward Oxley for 13 years at an annual rent of £70; and a lease from 25 Mar 1632 for 11 years at an annual rent of £50 between the same parties. The rents are now to be payable to the parties to whom the lands have been conveyed
WD holds the following copyhold lands of the Manor of Frant
Benhale Forge together with an iron house, coal house and coal place in occupation of Henry Dyke, gent, and William Hendley, gent; the forgeman's house and 14 acres land in occupation of Thomas Ongley in Frant
WD covenants with RD and PF that he will grant the premises to RD and his heirs
Recites indenture of 24 Oct 1639 between Peter Farnden and Laurence Ashbornham, esq, and others whereby the following lands were to be held to the use of Mary Farnden
Lands called Broadoake otherwise Combes Farm, Goldfrings, Sneps Farm and Pusters Farm in Brede in occupation of William Joy, John Joy, Thomas Hode, John Jarrat and [left blank] Cox. Lands in Beckley [no details] in occupation of Joseph Glover
Peter Farnden agrees not to revoke these uses provided that WD keeps to his part of the agreement
Witnesses: L. Ashburnham, Thomas Dyke, Samuel Gott, Henry Dyke, George Baker, William Hendley, Robert Thurlby, George Naylor

Deed of Trust  DYK/991  11 April 1650

Contents:
Thomas Dyke of Horam in Waldron, kt, and William Henly of Lamberhurst, Kent, gent; William Dyke of Frant, clerk, and Richard Dyke of Frant, clerk; Samuel Bridge of Great Bursted, Essex, clerk, and his wife Marie
Lands as in DYK/988
Recites deeds of 30 Oct 1637 and 10 Nov 1637 (see DYK/988)
William Maynard, son of Mary Bridge, formerly Maynard, has since died, and Elizabeth Maynard is unmarried. TD and WH have conveyed the premises, at the request of SB to WD and RD. WD and RD are to hold the lands to the uses(i) of Mary Bridge and of the heirs of Mary and Samuel Bridge; (ii) of the right heirs of Mary Bridge
Witnesses: Edward Natley, Anthony Weller, Robert Rawson, George Baker, Sarah Baker, Thomas Skynner, George Hussey, Edward Cayley, tenant, John Maynard of Mead, Arthur Marchant, Nicholas Turner, Nicholas Hosmar

Marriage Settlement  DYK/992  22 Dec 1651

Contents:
William Dyke, the elder, of Frant, clerk, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, and William Dyke, the younger, gent, son of WD
Farm house called Hunningtons and 160 acres land in occupation of John Jefferye in Southborough in Tonbridge, Kent. Lands called Calinge otherwise Coulinge Meade (3 acres) and Denells Acre and Rayle Meade (10 acres) in Capel, Kent. Messuage called Weawle otherwise Hale and 57 acres land in occupation of John Jefferye in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent. Messuage called Bornemill in occupation of Sarah Archer, widow, and her son Thomas Archer, and one old furnace place and pond and 3 acres land in Tonbridge. Toft, cottage (30 acres) formerly in occupation of John Croocher and now of Sarah and Thomas Archer in Tonbridge. Messuage called Slower and 40 acres land in occupation of James Hartridge in Pembury, Kent
WD conveys the premises to SP and WD the younger, to be held in trust in consideration of a marriage to be solemnized between William Dyke, the younger, and Elizabeth Penkherst, sister of Stephen Penkherst. The messuage called Slower is to be held to the uses (i) of William Dyke, the younger, and his heirs for ever. The rest of the premises are to be held to the uses (ii) of Elizabeth Penkherst for life; (iii) of William Dyke, the younger, and his heirs for ever. Reserves lease between WD and John Jefferye for 21 years at annual rent of £94; lease between WD and Sarah and Thomas Archer for 20 years at annual rent of £18; lease between WD and James Hartridge for 21 years at annual rent of £10
Witnesses: Richard Dyke, Thomas Barham

Counterpart of DYK/992  DYK/993  22 Dec 1651

Marriage Settlement  DYK/994  24 Dec 1651

Contents:
William Dyke, the elder, of Frant, clerk, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, and William Dyke, the younger, son of WD
Tenement called Horns otherwise Holmes and lands called Welfeild, Netherham, Upperham, the Strake, Bakehouse Field, Pentcrofts, Pentfeild, Mallets Croft, Gatefeild, 2 pieces of woodland and cottage (60 acres); messuage and 40 acres land called Cornhill; 1 barn, formerly a messuage, and lands called Reedings otherwise Readinges, the Broomefeild, Sandyfeild, Tayntfeild, Culvers Croft, Stonerockesfeild, Hilly Croft, Long Strake, Newe Orchard Croft, Coppis Wood 50 acres); 3 pieces of land called The Great Parlyaments otherwise Barleybeames, the Clayes (17 acres); land called Highfeild (5 acres); lands called Little Reede, (5 acres); woodland called Sougreede (5 acres); 2 pieces of land called Faulkners (9 acres); Frenchfeilds and Westfeilds (22 acres), all in occupation of WD
Messuage, barn, shop and lands called Longefeild, Stockfeild (11 acres) in occupation of William Willett. Woodland called Upper Wood otherwise Ellywood (8 acres) in occupation of WD, formerly part of lands of William Hall called Ellye and conveyed by him to Thomas Dyke, son of WD, to WD by will of 10 Jan 1638. All lands in Frant. Messuage called Sandherst (144 acres) formerly in occupation of Richard May, deceased, now of George Fenne, in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent
A marriage is to be held between William Dyke, the younger, and Elizabeth Penkherst, sister of Stephen Penkherst
WD conveys premises to SP and WD the younger, to the uses (i) of WD for life; (ii) of William Dyke, the younger, for life; (iii) of the sons of William Dyke, the younger, and Elizabeth Penkherst; (iv) of the daughters of the same; (v) of the heirs of William Dyke, the younger; (vi) of the right heirs of William Dyke, the elder. Reserving the lease of Sandherst to George Fenne
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, Richard Dyke, George Hussey, John Houghton

Appointment of Attorney to Receive Seizin  DYK/995  24 Dec 1651

Contents:
William Dyke, the younger, gent, (son of William Dyke, the elder, of Frant, clerk,) to Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent
Recites feoffment of even date by the said William Dyke, the elder, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent, and to said William Dyke, the younger
Tenement called Homes tenement otherwise the Holmes tenement, and 10 parcels of land, etc. [no details]
Witnesses: John Houghton, Thomas Barham, John Newnham

Deed to Lead the Uses of a Fine  DYK/996  1 Apr 1653

Contents:
William Dyke, the elder, of Frant, clerk; William Dyke, the younger, of Frant, gent, and his wife Elizabeth; Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, gent
Lands as in DYK/994. Messuage called Sandhurst and 144 acres of land formerly in occupation of Richard Maye, deceased, and now of Edward Russell in Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent
The parties covenant to levy a fine of the premises. Messuage called Hunnington in Tonbridge, Kent; lands called Calinge otherwise Coulinge Meade, Denells Acre and Rayle Meade in Capel, Kent; Messuage called Weawle otherwise Hale in Tudeley, Hadlow and Capel, Kent, to be held to the use of William Dyke, the younger, and his heirs for ever. Messuage called Bornemill and all lands in occupation of Sarah and Thomas Archer in Tonbridge; Messuage called Slower in Pembury, Kent, to be held to the uses of (i) Elizabeth Dyke for life; (ii) of William Dyke, the younger, and his heirs. Messuage called Sandhurst to be held to the uses (iii) of William Dyke, the elder, for life; (iv) of William Dyke, the younger, and his heirs
Witnesses: Marmaduke James, Richard Dyke, Dorothy Hussey, Sarah James, Christopher Fowle

Counterpart of DYK/996  DYK/997  1 Apr 1653

Counterpart of DYK/996  DYK/998  1 Apr 1653

Final Concord for £160  DYK/999  1653

Contents:
Easter 1653
Stephen Penkherst, gent, plaintiff, v William Dyke, the elder, clerk; William Dyke, the younger, gent, and his wife Elizabeth, defendants
4 messuages, 1 cottage, 5 barns, 5 gardens, 5 orchards, 175 acres land, 60 acres meadow, 175 acres pasture, 180 acres wood, 30 acres furze and heath in Tonbridge, Capel, Tudeley, Hadlow, Pembury, Lamberhurst and Brenchley, Kent

Counterpart of DYK/999; Easter 1653  DYK/1000  1653

Lease for a year (Release missing)  DYK/1001  8 Oct 1675


Related information: For marriage settlement of John Dyke and Judith Levinz see DYK/961

Contents:
Humphry Fowle of Rotherfield, esq, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Half part of a fourth part (an eighth) of the Manor of Highley and the Court Baron and profits of the Manor. Half part of messuages, farms, cottages and lands in Worth, Ardingly, Balcombe, Slaugham, Crawly and Ifield in the several occupation of John Baldwyn, William Nickenden, the elder and the younger, John Jenner, Edward Wellett, Henry Monck Charles Hampton, clerk, Richard Boone, Theophilus Martyn, gent, John Nicholas, James Bawcombe, John Vergoe, John Holman, Widow Mitchell and Thomas Brooker. All reputed parcel of the Forest of Worth
Reserving all the enclosed woodlands to HF and rights to cut and carry timber over the lands of the said manor
Witnesses: John Dyke, John Baker, Thomas Hooper

Wills  [no ref.]  1513-1705

Testament and Will  DYK/1002  12 Jun 1513

Contents:
John Penkeherst of Mayfield
Testament
1. His body to be buried in the church of St. Dunstan, Mayfield
2. Bequeathes 8d. to St. Dunstan's, Mayfield for his forgotten tithes
3. 4d. to the mother church of South Malling
4. 6d. for the lights of the hearse 'le herce' of Mayfield
5. 4d. to all his god-children, male and female
6. 20d. to the repair of the church of Mayfield
7. 20d. to the antiphonary of Mayfield
8. Residue of his goods to his son William Penkherst, and appoints him his executor
Last will
1. Bequeathes to his son William Penkherst lands called Trogevs
2. To his son Thomas Penkherst, tenement in the town of Mayfield, with all the lands to which he is admitted by the [manor] court
3. To his son Gylbard Penkherst, lands called the Churchelonds and lands at Bysches Cross
4. His sons William and Thomas are to pay 6s. 8d. to their sister Margaret and 6s. 8d. to their brother Gilbert
5. His son William is to do honestly for him at his funeral and at his months mind, and is to provide 10s. a year for seven years [for the good of his soul]
Witnesses: William Mone, William Duke, Thomas Smyth, weaver
Endorsed: proved at Cliffe Church before Thomas B[rent, LLD, Dean of South] Malling, 23 Mar [1514]

Probate (South Malling) of Will (Copy)  DYK/1003  12 Jan 1588

Contents:
Dunstane Penckherst of Mayfield, yeoman
1. 3s. 4d. to the poor of Mayfield
2. To his daughter Margarett, 1 heifer bullock, red, white backed, aged two years, to be delivered to her when it is aged 6 years
3. 10s. to Thomas Adowne and May, daughter of DP
4. 12d. to each of his godchildren if they ask it
5. To his son Thomas Penckherst, 1 steer aged 2 years; his bedstead; best featherbed; best featherbolster, a blankett and a coverlet of the best; 2 pair of sheets of indifferent sort. On condition that he is not to molest John Bodle, the farmer of DP for 7 years, or the wife and children of DP
6. To his daughter Margarett, 2 pair of sheets of indifferent sort, 1 tablecloth, 1 chest. Also £40 to Margarett at age 18
7. Residue of his goods to his wife Margarett and son William Penckherst. His wife Margarett is to be bound to his overseers to pay the share to his son William at age 16
8. His mother, Margarett Codd, is to have a loft chamber in his house with 'fier and flet' for life
9. To his wife Margarett, the house of DP and land called Frenches and Barkelye in Mayfield and Heathfield until his son William is of age 21. If she marries before William is 21 she is to have only the third part according to common law
10. All his lands to the use of his son William. His wife is not to cut down timber
11. Appoints William à Crooch of Heathfield and Richard Rose of Mayfield to overseers of his will
12. If his son William dies before age 16 and intestate, the lands are to be held by Margaret, adopted daughter of his wife. If she dies, the lands are to be held by his son Thomas Penckherst
Witnesses: Richard Rose, John Goodwyn, John Peckham, John Ollifee, Thomas Penckherst, Mary Ollive
Proved: 19 Feb 1589

Probate of Will (Lewes)  DYK/1004  2 Jul 1594

Contents:
Robert Staple of Rotherfield
1. 13s. 4d. to the repair of the church of Rotherfield
2. 20s. to the poor of Rotherfield
3. To his sister Joan Staple for life: I featherbed and all things belonging to it, 2 pairs of sheets, 1 cupboard, 2 chests, 2 pewter platters, 1 candlestick, 1 brass kettle, 1 'skyllet' pan, 1 iron 'posnett', 1 iron kettle; JS to have 1 low chamber, and a chamber over the north end of the house. 1 cow to be kept Winter and Summer by his executor. Annuity of £4
4. £5 of the £6 owed by RS's cousin Thomas Staple of Alciston (Aston), lately deceased, is to be divided among the children of Thomas Staple; John, Thomas, Anne, [Joan] and Elizabeth Staple
5. £1 to Alice Staple, daughter of Nicholas Staple, cousin of RS
6. Residue to his cousin [Richard] Staple, who is to be his executor. Appoints John Staple and [Nicholas] Staple, his cousins, as his overseers
7. Messuage, barns, stall and stables where RS dwells, orchard and gardens, abutting S on lands of [Nicholas] Atherall, W, N and E on the Queen's highway. To the use of Richard Staple, son of John Staple (brother of RS)
Witnesses: John Stapley, Thomas Smithe and William Burges
Proved: April 8 [torn away] 1595
William Burges the writer. Gaps in original filled from W/A9.312

Probate of Will (South Malling)  DYK/1005  13 Nov 1605

Contents:
William Burche of Mayfield, yeoman
1. His body is to be buried in Mayfield Churchyard. 10s. to the poor of Mayfield on the day of his burial and 40s. to be paid a year after his burial
2. 10s. each to Sarah Cade and Thomas Lussher
3. £7 to Jane Wynble
4. 5s. to Audry Longley of Mayfield
5. 5s. each to John Woodgate, Abraham Water and Richard Maunser
6. £6 13s. 4d. to Charity Alye, daughter of Robert Alye
7. 10s. each to the children of Edward Cheseman
8
9. £4 to Jane, wife of Thomas Maynard, my hostess
10. 40s. each to Elizabeth, wife of William Maynard, and her sisters, Jane and Agnes
11. 5s. to widow Burges of Riseden
12.40s. to Margery, wife of William Beckett, kinswoman of WB
13. To his god daughter all that he has 'att Abraham Mabbes' and 40s. at age 18
14. 10s. each to his kinswoman, wife of one Weller of Speldhurst, Kent, and her two sons
15. £40 to his brother Gregory Burche. Also an annuity of £10 for life
16. The debt of £40 owed to WB by John Aynscombe is to be paid to his executor within one year with interest of 12d. for every pound
17. Appoints Thomas Maynard and William Maynard the overseers of his will and gives them 20s. each
18. Appoints Edward Maynard, his kinsman, as his executor. Grants him all his lands and the residue of his goods
Witnesses: John Aynscombe, Thomas Maynard, Henry à Kent
Proved: 9 Jan 1606

Inventory  DYK/1006  27 Dec 1605

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of William Burche of Mayfield, deceased. Taken by Robert Alye, Hugh Lucke, Nicholas Maynard, Richard Maynard. Total £222 5s. 6d

Probate (P.C.C.)  DYK/1007  2 Feb 1615

Contents:
Letter of Probate for will of Thomas Dike of Pembury, Kent, deceased. Administration granted to his son William Dike

Receipt of £15  DYK/1008  27 Aug 1614

Contents:
Anne Pococke of Frant, spinster, daughter of Alexander Pocock, deceased, to Joan Pocock of Frant, widow and executrix of Alexander Pocock, deceased
Witnesses: Walter Duble, Andrew Latter

Probate of Will (P.C.C.)  DYK/1009  24 Oct 1616

Contents:
Hugh Mudle of Frant, yeoman
1. 20s. to the poor of Frant
2. £5 to be divided among all his grandchildren
3. To his wife Elizabeth, all household goods which were hers before marriage, and 20s
4. 20s. to his sister Margaret, wife of Thomas Groome
5. Residue of goods and chattels to John Mudle, his youngest son
6. 2 little houses in Mayfield in occupation of one Smithe (i) to his daughter Anne, wife of John Hubbard, for life; (ii) to the daughter of Anne Hubbard and her heirs; (iii) in default of which to John Mudle and his heirs
7. All lands of HM in Pembury, Kent and Frant to his son John Mudle
8. All lands in Mayfield to Edward Mudle, his eldest son
9. Appoints John Mudle his executor
Witnesses: Jane Frauncis, William Dike
Seal: Prerogative Court of Canterbury

Probate of Will (Lewes)  DYK/1010  11 Feb 1617

Contents:
Joan Pococke of Frant, widow
1. 2 bushels of wheat to be made into bread and distributed among the poor of Frant
2. A great chest and 12d. to her eldest son Alexander Pococke
3. Croft called Belewes at Belesewet in Frant to Jeffery Pococke, her second son
4. Lease of forest and land from Master Christopher Nevill, to William Pococke, her youngest son. William Dike is to be guardian of William Pococke till age 21
5. All her household stuff to be divided between her daughters Anne and Dorothy Pococke
6. Residue of goods to be sold by the Overseers of the will to raise legacies for William, Anne and Dorothy Pococke, as directed in the will of Alexander Pococke, deceased, husband of JP
7. Appoints William Dike and Richard Latham as Overseers of the will and her daughter Anne Pococke as executrix
Witnesses: Robert Baker, Richard Baker

Inventory  DYK/1011  21 Jan 1619

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of Richard Maynerd of Rotherfield, deceased, yeoman [and ironmaster] taken by John Porter, gent, Thomas Reylay, John Relfe, John Hilder, Roger Holman. Total £1457 9s. 1d

Accounts (P.C.C.)  DYK/1012  29 Apr 1619

Contents:
Accounts of Sara Ducke, widow and administratrix of Richard Ducke of Pembury, Kent, deceased
Seal: Prerogative Court of Canterbury

Receipt for £15  DYK/1013  25 Jan 1621

Contents:
Richard Chilly of Waldron, husbandman, and his wife Anne, (daughter of Joan Pocock, deceased), to William Dike and Richard Latham, overseers of the will of Joan Pocock, deceased
Witnesses: Alexander Pococke, Jeffery Poccok

Receipt for £23 8s  DYK/1014  21 Oct 1622

Contents:
Dorothy Pocock of Rotherfield, spinster, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
£15 was bequeathed to DP by her father Alexander Pocock. The residue is in satisfaction for the moveables of Joan Pocock, deceased, mother of DP
Witnesses: John Budgen, Alexander Pocock

Probate of Will (P.C.C.)  DYK/1015  3 Nov 1627

Contents:
Richard à Tree of Rotherfield, yeoman
1. His body is to be buried in Rotherfield churchyard. Bequeathes 20s. to the poor of Rotherfield
2. To his wife Alice and his daughter Elizabeth, all his linen, except 8 pairs of sheets which are to go to his sons John and William
3. £60 to his daughter Elizabeth on marriage or at age 21. Annuity of 40s. at the same time to be paid out of lands of RT in Rotherfield
4. 4s. to Anne Sharver, servant of RT. 5s. to Alice Hollyngall, formerly servant of RT
5. Lands called Swyers Sett (20 acres) in Rotherfield to his son William if his son John does not pay him £200
6. William à Tree, his brother, and John Heaseman of Barcombe to be his executors till his son John is of age 21, and then he shall act as executor
7. Residue of his household stuff to his wife Alice to dispose of among her children
8. Stores of butter, cheese, wheat, and malt to be used to maintain his wife and children till the next harvest; 2 of his best kine to be kept with fodder till the middle of next May; 2 hogs or sheates to be given to his wife Alice
9. Appoints Stephen Penkherst, the elder, of Mayfield, and his brother Thomas à Tree as Overseers of the will
Witnesses: Stephen Penkherst
Proved: 6 Jul 1628
Seal: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, good condition

Will (Copy)  DYK/1016  24 Mar 1628

Contents:
Richard Foggs of Barham, Kent, gent
1. His body is to be buried in the east chancel of Chilham church, Kent
2. Appoints his wife Mary Foggs his sole executrix, or on her refusal, his son Whittingham Foggs
3. Bequest of 40s. to the poor of Chilham. Bequest of 40s. to the poor of Barham
4. Lands called Athertone Dane in Buckland near Dover, Kent, in occupation of Stephen Morris, his cousin, and messuage and orchard in Barham Streete in occupation of Edward Baker, are to be sold for payment of debts
5. Bequeathes £300 to his daughter, Katherin Foggs, at age 24 if she marries with her mother's or her brother's consent
6. To his eldest son Whittingham Foggs, forge and copyhold lands called Bramhall in Frant (100 acres). Freehold lands in Frant and Pembury, Kent [no details]. Lands in Chilham, Kent, in occupation of John Pilcher. Lease of Sherman Downes in occupation of Richard Mason. Lands in Buckland, Kent, in occupation of Henry Taylor
7. To his youngest son Ezekias Foggs an annuity of £30 for life out of lands in Buckland in occupation of Henry Taylor
8. To his son Whittingham Foggs, 2 silver tankards, 1 gilt salt with a gilt top, 15 silver spoons, 1 great gilt bowl with a gilt cover, and 1 little gilt bowl without a cover. All his law books
9. To his son Ezekias Foggs, 1 little gilt bowl and 6 silver spoons
10. To his daughter, Katherin Foggs, 1 silver bowl given her by her godfather Mr. Yonge, 3 silver spoons given her by Lady Mar
11. The remainder of the plate and all household goods to his wife Mary Foggs
12. 40s. to Mr. Ezekias Foggs, brother of RF, and his wife, for mourning rings of 20s
13. A similar bequest to Dudly Dyggs, kt, and his lady
14. A similar bequest to Christopher Mar, kt, and his lady, sister of RF
15. Further small bequests

Letter of Administration (P.C.C.)  DYK/1017  18 Nov 1631

Contents:
Richard Maynard of Frant, deceased
Administration granted to Marie Maynard, his widow

Inventory  DYK/1018  2 May 1632

Contents:
Fragment of inventory with note of exhibition to the Registrar
It is not known who was the deceased

Accounts (P.C.C.)  DYK/1019  3 May 1632

Contents:
Accounts rendered by Mary Maynard, widow, administratrix of Richard Maynard of Frant, deceased
Seal: Prerogative Court of Canterbury
4 membranes sewn at foot

Probate of Will (P.C.C.)  DYK/1020  10 Jan 1638

Contents:
John Dike of Frant
1. £5 to the poor of Frant
2. 1 piece of plate worth £20 to be chosen by Mrs. Frauncis Sherpey
3. Gold ring with diamonds in it to his sister Mrs. Mary Maynard
4. Seal ring or another gold ring to his sister Elizabeth, wife of Henry Dyke
5. £30 each to his sisters Mary Maynard, Elizabeth Dike, Dorothy Dike and Anne Dike
6. £10 each to his brothers Robert Dike and William Dike
7. £5 each to Sarah, Elizabeth and William Maynard, the children of Mary Maynard
8. £5 to Thomas Dike, son of Thomas Dike, deceased, uncle of JD, to buy a ring
9. 40s. for a ring to Thomas Dyke, son of Robert Dike, deceased, uncle of JD
10. £5 to Mr. William Henly
11. 20s. to Agnes Jerman, maid servant of his father, William Dyke
12. 10s. each to Marie Maynard, Martha Coulgate, Edward Moore, Edward Busse and Nicholas Hosmer, servants to his father, William Dyke
13. 6s. 8d. to James May and Thomas Everest
14. Residue of his goods to be divided between his brothers and sisters
15. Piece of woodland called Elliwood to his father William Dike, whom he appoints sole executor
Witnesses: Henry Kinge, Alexander Pococke
Proved: 14 Feb 1638

Inventory  DYK/1021  31 May 1638

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of John Dike of Frant, gent, deceased. Taken by Henry Dike, gent, William Hendley, and Nicholas Hosmer. Total £655 5s

Receipt for £554  DYK/1022  2 Mar 1639

Contents:
Robert Edwards of St. Martins in the Fields, Middlesex, gent, and his wife Judith (one of the sisters of Abraham Dyke of Horam, esq, deceased), to William Dyke of Frant, clerk, the surviving overseer of the will of Abraham Dyke of Horam, gent, deceased
Witnesses: George Allesteye, scrivener, Thomas Dyke

Probate of Will (P.C.C.)  DYK/1023  1 Aug 1644

Contents:
Robert Dike of Frant, gent
1. £5 to the poor of Frant. 20s. to the poor of Heaver [Hever, Kent]
2. £20 to his wife Frances for mourning apparel
3. 20s. each for rings to Peter Fearnden, esq, father-in-law, Lucy Fernden, mother-in-law; to John Petter, father-in-law, Anne Petter, mother-in-law. 20s. each to Samuel Gotte, esq, Samuel Bridge, clerk, Henry Dyke, merchant, of London, George Baker, clerk, George Hussey, citizen and silkman, of London, brothers-in-law of RD; to Joan Gotte, Elizabeth Dyke and Martha Fernden
4. 20s. each to Thomas Sloeman and Susan Sloeman, his servants
5. 40s. to Anne German. 10s. each to Sarah Crashawe and the servants of William Dyke, his father
6. £10 each to William Dyke, his brother; Mary Bridge, Sarah Baker, Dorothy Hussey and Anne Dyke, his sisters
7. £100 to his son William Dyke at age 21 to be paid by his wife Frances Dyke, the executor of the will to William Dyke, father of RD to hold for his son. All his goods in the house of Peter Fernden, esq, to go to his son William Dyke
8. Recites obligation of 23 Dec 1643 relating to settlement of lands to the value of £40 on RD for life, on his wife Frances (née Petter) for life, the heirs of RD and his wife Frances, and on the right heirs of RD. His wife Frances is to sell his personal goods and buy lands to value of £40 yearly. If she dies without children the said lands and lands of RD in Frant and in Sandhurst, Kent, are to go to William Dyke, father of RD. Refers to obligations which are to be cancelled when his wife Frances is of age 21. RD also bequeathes lands in Sandhurst, Kent, and £300 to his wife Frances
Witnesses: William Henlye, Dorothy Hussey
Proved: 18 Nov 1645. The probate was granted in the name of the King because the See of Canterbury was vacant
Seal: fragment, obverse Royal Arms

Inventory  DYK/1024  6 Feb 1650

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of John Weller of Frant, deceased, tanner. Taken by John Finch, Thomas Keyly, and William Dyke. Total £49 16s. 6d

Probate of Will, endorsed on original  DYK/1025  11 Jun 1667

Contents:
Thomas Hooke of Frant, trugmaker
1. £10 to his son Thomas Hooke
2. £5 to his daughter Margaret Adde and £10 to her son Richard Adde
3. Residue of goods to his son John Hooke and daughter Elizabeth Hooke who are appointed executors
4. The aforesaid legacies to be paid out of the messuage in Frant where TH now dwells
5. Messuage in Frant, where TH dwells, messuage called Belsewes in Frant to
6. Son John Hooke and his heirs
7. Messuage called the Five Wents and lands in Brenchley, Kent, to his son Thomas Hooke
8. Messuage at Clobbed Hill in Pembury, Kent, lately purchased from Michael Turner, to his daughter Elizabeth Hooke
Witnesses: Thomas Weller, Thomas Moone
Proved: 2 Jan 1669

Probate of Will (P.C.C.)  DYK/1026  27 Jul 1675

Contents:
Mary Bridge of St. Giles Cripplegate, Middlesex, widow
1. Two parts of her household goods to her son Samuel Bridge of Essex [no parish given], clerk. The third part to her daughter Rebecca Reeve, widow of John Reeve
2. Wearing apparel to her daughters Rebecca Reeve and Sarah Sharpe, widow of Henry Sharpe
3. Lands in Pembury and Brenchley, Kent, to her son Samuel Bridge in trust to pay Rebecca Reeve £100. Samuel Bridge to be executor
4. 30s. each for rings to her brother William Dyke of Frant, esq, and her sister Elizabeth Dyke
5. 20s. each for rings to sister Dorothy Hussey, to grandson Paris Slaughter and his wife Elizabeth, to grand daughter Sarah James
Witnesses: Dorothy Rivers, Elizabeth Dyke
Proved: 16 Sep 1675

Inventory  DYK/1027  20 Feb 1680

Small fragment

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of Jane Masters, formerly of Maidstone, Kent, deceased. Taken by William Burgis and Richard Taylor

Letter of Administration (P.C.C.)  DYK/1028  26 May 1680

Contents:
Administration of the goods of Jane Master, formerly of Maidstone, Kent, deceased, granted to her sister Elizabeth Master

Receipt of £315 and £15  DYK/1029  18 Nov 1682

Contents:
William Ellmann to Creswell Levinz, kt, and Judith Levinz, widow, executors of the will of Humphrey Levinz, deceased
Witnesses: Thomas Jones, Thomas Gilbert, scrivener, Charles Minors, his servant

Probate of Will (Lewes)  DYK/1030  8 Apr 1685

Contents:
William Coe of Rotherfield, yeoman
1. To his wife Mary a joined chest, linen in it, feather bed, bolster etc
2. To his daughter Jane, wife of Robert Hollamby, £20
3. £10 to his grandson William Hollamby at age 21
4. His household goods to be divided between his wife Mary and his son John Coe
5. Messuage called Rishley and Sand Down in Frant to be sold by John Coe to pay off the debts of WC
6. Relates that his daughter Mary, wife of John Bourne, is abused by her husband
Provides that an annuity of £4 is to be paid to Robert Hollamby and Thomas Hooper of Mayfield, gent, in trust for Mary Bourne. The annuity is to be raised out of messuage called Stonemill
7. Messuage called Stonemill to be held (i) by his wife Mary Coe for life; (ii) by John Coe for life; (iii) by William Coe, son of John Coe, and his heirs
Witnesses: Robert Wilmshurst, Richard Haddock, Thomas Knell
Proved: 17 Jul 1685

Letter of Administration (P.C.C.)  DYK/1031  2 May 1705

Contents:
Administration granted to John Dyke, esq, of the goods of Dorothy Dyke, of Frant, deceased, his daughter

Inventory  DYK/1032  19 Nov 1705

Contents:
Inventory of the goods of Dorothy Dyke, spinster, of Frant, deceased. Taken by Edward Budgen and Richard May of Frant, yeomen. Total £3113 8s. 8d. (mainly consisting of monies due under the will of the deceased's grandmother, Judith Levinz, and from settlement of lands)

Dykes as Debtors and Trustees  [no ref.]  1567-1683

General Quitclaim  DYK/1033  15 April 1567

Contents:
Thomas Darell of East Peckham, Kent, esq, to Thomas Dyke of Horsmonden, Kent, yeoman
Witnesses: Robert Pedley, servant, William Lygeant, scrivener
Seal: a cockerel

Writ in an action for debt  DYK/1034  19 Jun 1594

Contents:
To the Sheriff of Surrey
States that Thomas Dyke, gent, was awarded an execution by the King's Bench against Henry Darell of Scotney, esq, for debt of £200 and damages of 80s. Thomas Dyke chose to levy the same from the goods and chattels of Henry Darell. The Sheriff is commanded to draw up an extent of the half of the goods of Henry Darell in Surrey which have been detained by Thomas Dyke since Easter 1592 and which he is to deliver. The Sheriff is to present the extent and the writ before the Justices of the King's Bench on the morrow of All Souls 1594
Seal: fragment attached by strings of parchment through a hole on the LH side

Power of Attorney  DYK/1035  20 Aug 1636

Contents:
Herbert Dyke of the Inner Temple, London, gent, to William Dyke of Frant, clerk
HD appoints WD his attorney to oversee his manors and lands in Sussex and to receive all rents and debts and to take action against all farmers who do not pay their rents
Witnesses: William Hendley

Assignment of a Judgement  DYK/1036  14 Dec 1654

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, clerk, to Francis Rolle, esq, son and heir of Henry Rolle, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Upper Bench, John Lewis of London, merchant, and Robert Rivington of London, gent
Recites that in Hilary Term 1648 WD recovered a judgement against Robert Wallop of Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire, esq, for a debt of £1,000 and £7 costs
WD now assigns the Judgement to John Lewis and Robert Rivington who are to act as attorneys in the name o WD. The Judgement is to be held to the only use of Francis Rolle
Witnesses: Robert Rolle, Jephson Towers, Edward Cantrell, John Morris
Seal: armorial

Agreement  DYK/1037  13 Feb 1669

Contents:
Alexander Courthope of Horsmonden, Kent, esq, with William Dyke of Frant, esq
In Hilary 1669 AC obtained a Judgement against WD for £2,000 debt. WD agrees to pay AC £1,060 in sums of:- £30 on 14 Aug 1669, and £1030 on 14 Feb 1670
Witnesses: John Browne, Anthony Horsmonden

Power of Attorney  DYK/1038  26 Mar 1675

Contents:
James Baldwin of Wadhbrook, Suffolk, gent, to William Dyke of Frant, esq
Manor or Farm of Lewsham [Leasam House]
Recites lease of 1 Feb 1673 from Lawrence Threele of Lewsham [Leasam House] to JB of the premises for 21 years at annual rent of £50
JB is bound to Francis Bedingfeild of Redlingfield, Suffolk, esq, in a bond of £2,000. JB appoints WD his attorney to receive the profits of the premises. WD is to pay the annual rent, £20 to Marie Threele, and to pay the residue to Francis Bedingfeild in satisfaction of the debt
Witnesses: William Boggas, Catherin Baldwin

Conveyance in pursuance of Trust for £750  DYK/1039  23 Apr 1677

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq; John Baker of Framfield, gent, son and heir of Thomas Baker of Frant, deceased, Robert Leigh, the younger, of Cranbrook, Kent, and his wife Mary (née Baker), Susan Baker and Elizabeth Baker (three daughters of Thomas Baker, deceased; John Moone of Frant, yeoman
Messuage called the Manor House of Frant formerly in occupation of Thomas Moone and 200 acres land in Frant
Recites indenture of 26 April 1656 whereby Thomas Baker, deceased, granted the premises to WD, William Hay, the younger, of Little Horsted, esq, deceased, and John Sone of Waldron, yeoman, deceased. The premises were to be held in trust to sell the premises and raise portions for Mary, Susan and Elizabeth Baker and William Baker, deceased. WD now sells the premises to JM
Witnesses: Richard Day, Thomas Hooper, John Hooper

Agreement  DYK/1040  17 Sep 1680

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to Alicia Lysle (1614?-1685; see DNB) of Moyles Court, Hampshire, widow
1. 320 acres of fenland and other land in 'Chartresse', Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, and 100 acres land in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, 60 acres land in Hadnam [?Hadnam, Hertfordshire], debts owed to William Say of £180 by Humfry Astin, £150 owed by Phillebrowne and Hopton Lession
2. Lands in Wootton and Childerton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Piece of glebeland called the Proxy in Briddlesford, Isle of Wight, bought by John Lisle from William Muscamp, esq, part of the Manor of Wootton and Childerton. Meadow called the Island in Ellingham Mead and a halve under Cockrode Hedge, now a watercourse, in Ellingham, Hampshire
James, Duke of York, holds 1. Belonging to William Say who was attainted of High Treason. Half of 1. is to be conveyed to William Dyke, esq
James, Duke of York, holds 2. belonging to John Lisle, attainted of High Treason. Half is to be conveyed to William Dyke, esq. William Dyke holds the premises in trust for AL and promises to convey them to AL
Signature of Alice Lisle
Witnesses: Christopher Wilkinson, Timothy Goodwin

Assignment of furniture and goods  DYK/1041  20 May 1683

Contents:
William Dyke of Frant, esq, to John Dyke of London, gent
Recites that WD and JD are bound to Gilbert Laty of London, tailor, in a bond of £400 for debt of £200. The debt is that of WD. JD has already paid £80 and agrees to pay the residue
WD assigns all his furniture and goods to JD as in a schedule attached to the deed
With inventory of goods attached
Witness: Daniel Job, Thomas Smithy

Dyke: Public Offices  [no ref.]  1609-1677

Bond in £500  DYK/1042  4 Apr 1609

Contents:
Thomas Dyke of Brenchley, Kent, gent, to George Chowne and William Sudley, kt, Commissioners for the Third Subsidy
TD is bound to pay to Commissioners £251 6s. 6d. to GC and WS as collectors for the third subsidy in the Hundreds of Lackfield, Wrotham, Lyttlefield, Twyford, Brenchley, Watchlingston, West Barnfield, the Lowey of Tunbridge, the townships of West Malling and Aylesford with Rugmerhill
Cancelled by triangular cuts

Subsidy Roll  DYK/1043  6 April 1609

Contents:
Roll of the first payment of the third subsidy granted to James I by his Parliament held in Jas. I. Thomas Dyke of Brenchley, Kent, gent, appointed collector for the southern division of the lathe of Aylesford including Larkfield hundred, Wrotham hundred, Lyttlefield hundred, Twyford hundred, Brenchley hundred, Watchlingstone hundred, West Barnfield hundred, the Lowye of Tunbridge, the Lowye of West Malling hundred, the township of Aylesford liberty
Total: £251 6s. 4d
3 membranes sewn at the head
Signed: William Sedley, George Rivers, R. Wilkinson
Seal: fragments, at the head of the roll

Quietus  DYK/1044  1609

Contents:
Extract from Subsidy Roll of the Exchequer
Quietus to Thomas Dike, gent, collector for the first payment of the third subsidy of James I for hundreds and townships [as in DYK/1043]
Total payment £244 6s. Paid into the Treasury, £140 on 4 May 1609; £40 on 19 May 1609; £38 on 22 June 1609. Fees for the commissioners and sub collectors, £6 2s. at rate of 2d. per pound
Attached to DYK/1042

Bastardy Bond  DYK/1045  31 Mar 1632

Contents:
Thomas Stace of Plumpton, yeoman, Walsingeham Peeter of Barkham, yeoman, to William Carpenter and William Turner, churchwardens of Frant, and Thomas Kaylye and Richard Petter, Overseers of the Poor of Frant
Thomas Stace is the reputed father of the child of Grace Blandee, formerly of Famor [?Falmer], spinster
TS is bound in £50 to prevent the child being chargeable to the parish
Witnesses: William Dyke, Richard Shoobridge

Recognizance  DYK/1046  29 Dec 1657

Contents:
Richard Wilson is bound in £20 to appear at the next Sussex assizes to prefer a bill of indictment against Nicholas Corke of Rotherfield, labourer, for taking £6 feloniously
Made before William Dyke, Justice of the Peace

Certificate of Conviction  DYK/1047  10 Mar 1677

Contents:
Records that Isaac Ford of Frant, labourer, came before William Dyke, Justice of the Peace, and declared that on 19 Feb 1677 John Barber hunted does in Eridge Park, belonging to George, [12th] Baron Abergavenny. John Barber confessed. William Dyke sent a warrant to the Constable of Rotherfield hundred to levy £20 from his goods, which were insufficient for distress. John Barber was committed to the House of Correction for 6 months hard labour

Miscellanea  [no ref. or date]

Fines  [no ref.]  1594-1695

Final Concord for £200  DYK/1048  1594

Contents:
Hilary 1594
Stephen Borde, gent, plaintiff, v Stephen Penkherst, defendant
2 messuages, 3 barns, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 100 acres land, 30 acres meadow, 50 acres pasture, 80 acres wood in Wadhurst, Mayfield and Lamberhurst, Kent

Final Concord  DYK/1049  1594

Contents:
Hilary 1594
Counterpart of DYK/1048

Final Concord for £80  DYK/1050  n.d

Left hand side eaten away

Contents:
Trinity [torn away]
John Carpenter, plaintiff, v Thomas and John [torn away] defendants
1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 30 acres land, 10 acres meadow, 15 acres pasture in [torn away]

Final Concord  DYK/1051  3 Feb 1608

Document damaged. Details supplied from SRS 20 (1915) 323

Contents:
John Cooper, gent, and Stephen Penkherst, gent, plaintiffs, v John Stanley, gent, and his wife Dorothy, defendants
1 messuage, 2 barns, 1 orchard, 30 acres land, 10 acres pasture and common for all animals in North Stoke, with the rectory and tithes of North Stoke and the advowson of the Vicarage of North Stoke

Final Concord for £60  DYK/1052  1605

Contents:
Michaelmas 1605
Thomas Dyke the elder, gent, plaintiff, v Edward Wybarne, gent, and his wife Susanna, defendants
15 acres land, 16 acres pasture, 2 acres wood in Pembury and Lamberhurst, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/1052: Michaelmas 1605  DYK/1053  1605

Final Concord for £320  DYK/1054  1681

Contents:
Martinmas 1681
Benjamin Regere, gent, plaintiff, v William Dyke, esq, and John Dyke, gent, defendants
2 messuages, 3 cottages, 4 barns, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 180 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 120 acres pasture, 100 acres wood in Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Kent

Counterpart of preceding; Martinmas 1681  DYK/1055  1681

Final Concord for £100  DYK/1056  3 May 1695

Contents:
Joseph Williams, gent, plaintiff, v Edward Bradgate and his wife Sarah, defendants Half of 1 messuage, 1 barn, 10 acres meadow, 10 acres pasture, 10 acres wood in Lamberhurst, Kent

Counterpart of preceding deed DYK/1056  DYK/1057  3 May 1695

Final Concord for £100  DYK/1058  1702

Contents:
Michaelmas 1702
Thomas Short, gent, plaintiff, v Robert Adde and his wife Margaret, Elizabeth Walker, widow, Mary Hooke, widow, Nathaniel Lulham and his wife Elizabeth, Thomas Austen and his wife Frances, defendants
2 messuages, 1 barn, 2 gardens, 5 acres land, 2 acres meadow, 3 acres pasture in Frant, Ticehurst and Westham

Dyke Bonds  [no ref.]  1605-1638

Bond in £200  DYK/1059  23 May 1605

Contents:
Edward Wybarne of Battle, gent, to Thomas Dyke the elder, of Pembury, Kent, gent
EW has conveyed to Thomas Dyke the younger, by indenture of even date, 31 acres of land in Pembury and Lamberhurst, Kent, to the use of TD the elder. Quitclaim to TD the elder
Witnesses: William Cobbes, Robert Kypping, the elder, Richard Kipping, John Harman, the elder, Robert Johnson, the elder

Bond in £300  DYK/1060  2 May 1619

Contents:
William Dike of Frant, clerk, and Richard Dike, citizen and grocer of London, to John Coghill, citizen and barber surgeon of London
WD and RD are to pay JC £210 on 12 Nov 1619
Witnesses: William Brereton, Dan. Cooper
Cancellation cuts

Bond in £400  DYK/1061  14 Feb 1638

Contents:
Thomas Dike of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq, and William Dike of Frant, clerk, to Thomas Hanham of Wimborne Minster, Dorset, esq
TD and WD are to pay £204 to TH on 16 May 1638
Witnesses: Felius Longe, Thomas Rutter
Note that the bond was paid on 10 May 1639 by £200 taken up of Mr. Van Acker
Marks of cancellation

Bond in £200  DYK/1062  16 Feb 1638

Contents:
John Dike, citizen and fishmonger of London, William Dyke of Frant, clerk, and Thomas Dyke of Grays Inn, Middlesex, gent, to Edward Bromfeild, kt, and John Gayer, citizen and Alderman of London
JD et al. are to pay EB and JG £100 to the use of the Company of Fishmongers
Witnesses: Henry Shelbery, scrivener, Thomas Aldworth, his servant
Marks of cancellation

Bond  DYK/1063  Feb 1638

Contents:
William Dyke and Thomas Dyke one of the parties
Witnesses: Mar. Burges, Nicholas Hosmar
Fragment

Penkherst Bonds  [no ref.]  1653-1688

Bond in £1,000 (copy)  DYK/1064  21 May 1653

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, esq, to Samuel Westall of Cursitors Alley in Chancery Lane, Middlesex, tailor
SP owes SW £1,000 and is to repay him by the feast of St. John the Baptist [24 June or 29 August] 1653
Recognizance enrolled in Chancery

Bond in £40  DYK/1065  21 Sep 1653

Contents:
William Maynard of Hawkhurst, Kent, gent, and Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Thomas Sallowes, citizen and grocer of London
WM and SP are to pay £20 12s. to TS on 22 May 1654
Witnesses: William Warne, Thomas Russell

Bond in £300  DYK/1066  1 Nov 1655

Contents:
Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Jane Claybourne of the same, spinster
SP is to pay £154 to JC by 1 Apr 1656
Witnesses: John Houghton, Richard Furby

Bond in £60  DYK/1067  15 Dec 1655

Contents:
Simon Cheyney of London, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Buxted, esq
SC is to repay £35 to SP by 25 March 1656
Witnesses: Edward Barham, Casar Tirrell, Philip Kistell, scrivener

Bond in £900  DYK/1068  14 Sep 1659

Contents:
John Barham of Wadhurst, gent, to Stephen Penkherst of Mayfield, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Gery, William Benge, Timothy Luck

Bond in £1,000  DYK/1069  6 Apr 1677

Contents:
Richard Dawson of London, draper, and John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, gent
RD and JP agree to abide by the arbitration of George Hutchins of Grays Inn, Middlesex, esq, and Anthony Bowyer of the Inner Temple, London, to be made before 30 April. John Coell, kt, is to be an umpire in the arbitration
Witnesses: Robert Marsham, Peter Duffeild, Richard Walker
Seal: applied, ermine, on a canton a stag lodged

Bond in £700  DYK/1070  11 May 1678

Contents:
John Penkherst of the Inner Temple, London, esq, son and heir of Stephen Penkhurst, late of Buxted, esq, to John Brett of Mayfield, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Hooper, John Hooper, Richard Gosling

Bond in £1,000  DYK/1071  17 Aug 1688

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst of Buxted, esq, to Thomas Hooper of Mayfield, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: John Baker, Richard Gosling

Miscellaneous Bonds  [no ref.]  1572-1658

Bond in £40  DYK/1072  4 Nov 1572

Contents:
Elizabeth Golding, widow of Thomas Golding, kt, to Christopher Gatford of Yalding, Kent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Henry Darell, John Fesamot

Quitclaim  DYK/1073  1 Sep 1630

Contents:
John Weller of Frant, tanner, to John Mercer of Speldhurst, Kent, yeoman
All suits and actions for debt
Not executed

Bond in £600  DYK/1074  12 Feb 1636

Contents:
William Ballard of London, Mercer, and Thomas Ballard of London, gent, to Thomas Houghton of Mayfield, gent, and Thomas Butcher of Wadhurst, gent
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Richard Gaynsford, William Johnson, William Bowyer

Bond in £180  DYK/1075  14 Jun 1658

Contents:
William Relfe of Mayfield, husbandman, to William Benge of the same, yeoman
To perform covenants in indentures of even date
Witnesses: Thomas Houghton, John Houghton

Miscellaneous Documents  [no ref.]  1526-1608

Writ of Sicut Alias Distringas  DYK/1076  4 Jul 1526

Contents:
To the Sheriff of Kent
To have Edward Markle, George Robarde, William Smyth of Marden, Thomas Austyn, Stephen Astyn, Thomas Kyppyng, Thomas Dann, John Turte, Matthew Haler, Thomas Stonard, Henry Menge, John Stevyn of Goudhurst, Kent, William Comden, Thomas Patynden, William Dane, William a Chyldren, Thomas Besbeche, John Roger of Beltring (Beterring, on dorse Bettryng], smith, Edward Frencham, Stephen Nasshe, John Lynderegge of Lamberhurst, Kent, John Gefferey of Speldhurst, Kent, Henry Crudde and Robert Burr before the Barons of the Exchequer at Westminster at Michaelmas Term to form a jury in the case between Richard Gotysole, plaintiff, v William Thomas, clerk of John Hyde, Engrosser of the Great Roll of the Exchequer, defendant, in a plea of trespass as appears in the Plea Roll of 17 Hen. VIII
Witnesses: Richard Broke, kt
Endorsed: "the execution of this writ is shown on a certain schedule attached to this writ". Henry Vane, esq., sheriff; Darel
Schedule attached: Names of the jury and their sureties John May, Henry Kyng. 'Issues of each one of them 3s'
On Dorse: (i) memorandum of the death of W T, 21 June 1530, and his burial at the Greyfriars beside [?the altar of] Our Lady of Pity, [London[ccb]
(ii) 'Sandhurst lane'

Conveyance for £30  DYK/1077  22 Feb 1559

Contents:
William Busse of Wadhurst to Henry Busse and Robert Busse, sons of WB
Stock of cattle, oxen, kine, steers, heffers, calves, horses, or any other four-footed beasts, and the occupancy of WB's farm at Frankeham
£10 to be paid to Thomas Busse within one year, £10 to Richard Busse at age 18 and if he die before that date to remain to HB and RB. £10 to be used by HB and RB to pay the debts of WB and to keep WB and his wife in meat and drink for life
The farm is to be occupied by HB and RB equally and they are to pay the rents. If Henrye Busse dies his share is to be divided among his brothers. Robert Busse covenants to pay Henrye Busse £15 in sums of £10 at Christmas 1559 and £5 at Christmas 1560
Witnesses: Nicholas Doraunte, Thomas Hollande, John Broman, Richard Olyff
Seals: two, on tongue, red wax

Summons  DYK/1078  12 Sep 1608

Contents:
Thomas Gouldyng and Abraham Maye to Richard Kennard and Richard Busse
Commission directed out of Chancery to TG and AM to summon RK and RB for the examination of witnesses in a case between John Luck, plaintiff, v John Kingwood and others, defendants. RK and RB are to appear before TG and AM on 1 Oct 1608 in the town house of Thomas Austen in Lamberhurst, Kent

Receipts for Iron  [no ref.]  1677-1680

Receipt  DYK/1079  31 May 1677

Contents:
Headed 'Brought by Willm. Weaver to ye Tower. 273 Granadoe shells of severall sizes and 2 Dumbe bells.'

Receipt  DYK/1080  13 Apr 1678

Contents:
Paul (Poll) Lenbag to Thomas Hakens
8 nine foot guns; 15 six foot guns; 12 five foot guns

Bill for £3 2s. 8d. and 5s  DYK/1081  6 Mar 1679

Contents:
Headed 'Esqor' Dickes Accomps for Carridge'. For loads of shells, mortar pieces, 'and hand granade shells' to the Tower and Cripplegate

Bill for 'tunnage of Mr. Brownes Guns'  DYK/1082  15 Nov 1679

Receipt  DYK/1083  17 Feb 1680

Contents:
Receipt by Thomas Peach for Ordnance on the account of Madam Browne at Tower Place, Woolwich, Middlesex

Miscellaneous Receipts  [no ref.]  c.1618-1731

List of quitrents and fines  DYK/1084  nd, [c1618]

Contents:
Owed by William Dyke to the Manors of Tudeley, Tatlingbury and Blackpitt [in Kent] for property purchased from George Rivers, kt, and by his father from Harman

Receipt of £2 7s. 10d  DYK/1085  1630

Contents:
Edward Jeffery to Daniel Piper
For a year's Lord's rent for lands which William Dike holds of Sarah [Sydney, dowager] Countess of Leicester of the Manor of Southborough [in Kent]

Receipt for £100  DYK/1086  4 April 1634

Contents:
Alexander Thomas to Mr. Dike and Mr. Henly
Note that AT has sold 20 tons of sowes [sows] at £5 a ton to WD and WH. AT promises to deliver 10 tons at Tedye Furnace and 10 tons at Snape Furnace
Overleaf: Memorandum of 7 Apr 1634 that William Hendley owes William Dike £70
Memorandum of 26 Apr 1634 that William Hendley has borrowed a further £20 from William Dike
Memorandum of 11 Jun 1634 that William Dyke has received £60 from Mr. Henly

Receipt  DYK/1087  3 May 1634

Contents:
Thomas Robinson to Mr. Dike of Frant
TR acknowledges the receipt of rings and money which he deposited with WD

Receipt of 5s  DYK/1088  19 Apr 1666

Contents:
Joseph Bowyer to Walter Dubell

Receipt of £2 9s  DYK/1089  25 Jan 1678

Contents:
Jere. Dyke acknowledges receipt for 12 gallons of Claritt

Receipt of £6  DYK/1090  13 May 1680

Contents:
Thomas Dunkin to William Dyke, esq

Accounts  DYK/1091  1681

Contents:
Accounts of rents and sums paid by William Beng, the elder and younger, Edward Beng, Francis Comber, Walter Doble, Richard Comber, and William Turke

Receipt of £70  DYK/1092  25 Oct 1684

Contents:
Horatio Darling to Mr. Keeling by order of Judith Levinz
For the use of Creswell Levinz, kt, master of HD

Bill of £1 3s. 4d  DYK/1093  17 Jul 1687

Contents:
Edward Bass to Mr. Pankherst

Receipt of £15 of rent  DYK/1094  19 Dec 1687

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst to Richard Comber

Receipt of £5  DYK/1095  29 May 1688

Contents:
Ferdinando Penkherst to Walter Doble

Receipt of £5 16s. 6  DYK/1096  5 Jun 1690

Contents:
Nicholas Puxty to Walter Double

Receipt of £20  DYK/1097  28 Apr 1691

Contents:
John Dyke to Peter Gott
PG has received 404 cord of wood at 3s. 6d. a cord. JD acknowledges receipt of £20 in part payment

Receipt of £1 10s  DYK/1098  14 Dec 1694

Contents:
John Roberts to Robert Messange

Receipt for £3 6s. 3d  DYK/1099  13 Aug 1695

Contents:
William Bonner to Mr. Dyke
Bill for mourning clothes

Receipt of £1 13s  DYK/1100  31 Mar 1697

Contents:
William Slaughterford to Thomas Frances

Receipt of 40s  DYK/1101  10 Aug 1700

Contents:
John Robert, collector, to Walter Dobell
Land Tax for Mr. Panckhurst's land held by WD

Bill for £1 19s  DYK/1102  5 Sep 1700

Contents:
Hugh Peters to "goodman dob [...] [1']," [Walter Doble]

Receipt of 6s. 10d  DYK/1103  5 Sep 1700

Contents:
Edward Basath to Walter Doble

Receipt of £9 9s. 6d  DYK/1104  28 Mar 1704

Contents:
Richard Gosellen to Marten [cut off]
Bill for malt

Receipt of 15s. 7d  DYK/1105  18 Dec 1707

Contents:
John Juelle to Walter Doble
For mending the windows of Earls House

List of Payment of Land Tax  DYK/1106  1730-1731

Contents:
Michaelmas 1730 to Michaelmas 1731
Headed 'The Land Tax in ye account'
Note that £49 18s. 5d. is due to E Budgen on 24 Oct 1732

Receipt of 9s  DYK/1107  18 Oct 1731

Contents:
Richard Taylor to Edward Budgen, his uncle. For measuring 3 woods, Little Gulrough, Wood next John Austins, Spring Copise

Account of £12  DYK/1108  Undated, late 17th Century

Contents:
Rent due from Richard Gosling to Robert Marsham, kt

List of Heriots  DYK/1109  Undated

Contents:
Endorsed "Herriots to be paid at my Death for the Sussex and Kent Estates"

Bill for £4 9s. 6d  DYK/1110  Undated

Contents:
Headed 'For Sqr. Penckhurst perreywig'

Bill for 18s. 6d  DYK/1111  Undated

Contents:
Items of food

Accounts  DYK/1112  Undated

Contents:
Endorsed in another hand 'W. Gardenbas acct.'
Accounts of malt, faggots, fencing and payments of tax for the poor of Wadhurst. Total of £14 19s. 11d

List of Evidences  [no ref.]  1741

List of Evidences (copy)  DYK/1113  3 Apr 1741

Contents:
Depositions by John Willett, aged 68; Robert Bostock, aged 70; John Osmer, aged 64; William Kitchenham, aged 50; John Woodgate, aged 63; Thomas Buss, aged 72; John Austen, aged 38; on behalf of Fraser Honeywood, esq. Depositions by William Camfield, aged 50; William Knight, aged 86; John Jeffreys, aged 74; Robert Bull, aged 58; Mary Bull, aged 55; Robert Skinner, aged 67; on behalf of William, Lord Abergavenny
The evidences relate to a way from Dundale and Rushlye Down through a field, the property of Fraser Honeywood, esq, over the pond bay of Benhall Mill and a wood, the property of [left blank] Hutton, esq, through Benhall Gate over Waterdown Forest, the property of Lord Abergavenny, to Tunbridge Wells. The first list of witnesses deny that they were ever charged a consideration by the owners or occupiers for taking their carriages through the way. The second list affirm that a consideration or an entertainment was taken intermittently
Copy of bond in £500 from William, Lord Abergavenny, to Fraser Honeywood, esq
FH binds himself to accept the decision of Charles Selby Amhurst of the Inner Temple, esq, and Elfred Staples of the Middle Temple, esq, as arbitrators concerning the right of way

List of Deeds  [no ref.]  1677-1694

Note referring to deeds of the Luck family  DYK/1114  1647-1677

List of Deeds  DYK/1115  5 Jun 1679

Contents:
Headed 'Mr Pollexfens Securityes.' Refers to demises of the Manor of Buxted which precede the indenture of the above date between John Penkherst; John and Nicholas Pollexfen; Anthony Bowyer

List of Deeds  DYK/1116  1677-1681

Contents:
Abstract of deeds of 1 and 2 April 1678 between John Penkherst and Thomas Hooper; 25 Nov 1677 between John Penkherst and Thomas Dance; 6 May 1681 between Thomas Dance and Ferdinando Marsham; 1678 between John Penkherst and John Brett

List of Deeds  DYK/1117  1653-1681

Contents:
Mainly relating to the Penkherst family
Most of the notes are crossed out

List of Deeds  DYK/1118  Dec 1688

Contents:
Headed 'An Abstract of my Nephew Dykes Deeds and Evidences'
(i) 'In a bundle of paper bookes are conteyned those following.'
List of 11 deeds from 1663 to 1683
(ii) 'In a bundle of deeds concerning Coresly wood are'
List of 12 deeds from 1652 to 1684
(iii) List of 26 deeds from 1632 to 1684

List of Deeds  DYK/1119  17 Oct 1694

Contents:
John Wright and John Heath to Creswell Levinz, kt
JW and JH acknowledge receipt of 13 deeds listed dating from 1651 to 1684
Witnesses: John Dyke, John Benn

List of Deeds  DYK/1120  22 Oct 1694

Contents:
John Dyke to Creswell Levinz, kt
JD acknowledges receipt of 17 deeds listed above dating from 22 Jun 1632 to Trinity 1684
Witnesses: John Benn

Abergavenny Court Rolls  [no ref. or date]

Court Rolls of Baron Bergavenny  [no ref.]  1586-1594

Contents:
Court Rolls containing Courts Baron and Views of Frankpledge for the manors and hundreds in the rape of Lewes and the Sheriff's tourn at Nomansland for hundreds in the rapes of Chichester and Arundel of Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny (1586-7) and Edward Nevill, 8th Baron Bergavenny (1588-1594). The manors and hundreds have been re-arranged in alphabetical order in this list with dates to indicate the Court Rolls. It is not clear how these rolls found their way into the Dyke-Hutton collection, but some indication is given by the endorsement on each roll 'These Roles were given me by my Cosin Mr Henery Shelley of Lwys Novbr the 8th 1671'
The rolls consist of membranes sewn together at the head
Courts Baron 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Bullocks Town in Withyham - 1587, 1589, 1594
Chiltington, (East) - 1587, 1589, 1594
Cuckfield - 1587, 1589, 1593-4
(Lords: Lord Bergavenny, Walter Covert, esq, Henry Boyer, esq)
Ditchling - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Keymer 1587, 1589
(Lords: Lord Bergavenny, Philip, Earl of Arundel, George Goring, esq)
Lewes Burgus - 1593-4
Northease cum Iford in Rodmell and Iford - 1587, 1589, 1593
Nutbourne - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Patcham - 1587, 1594
Rafehodges in Withyham - 1587, 1589, 1594
Rodmell - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Radmell-Beveryngton in Eastbourne - 1587, 1594
Rottingdean - 1587, 1589, 1594
Views of Frankpledge 1586/7, 1588-9, 1593-4
Barcombe hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Buttinghill hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Fishergate hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Holmestrow hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Lewes barony - 1586/7, 1588-9, 1593-4
Poynings hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Streat hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Swanborough hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Whalesbone hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Younsmere hundred - 1587, 1588-9, 1593-4
Sheriffs Tourn at Nomansland 1587, 1593-4
For the hundreds of Easwrithe, Poling, Avisford, Box and Stockbridge, Wetsbourne and Singleton, Easebourne, Dumpford, Bury (not 1587), Manhood and Rotherbridge

Court Roll, Michaelmas 1586-7  DYK/1121  1586-7

36 Membranes

Court Roll, Michaelmas 1588-9  DYK/1122  1588-9

38 Membranes

Court Roll, Michaelmas 1593-4  DYK/1123  1593-4

36 Membranes

Estreats  DYK/1124  April 1656

1 Membrane

Contents:
Estreats of Courts held at Cuckfield, Ditchling, Nutbourne, Chiltington, Rottingdean, Lewes Borough and Cuckfield
Steward: Richard Boughton, esq

Estreats  DYK/1125  19 Jan 1654

1 Membrane

Contents:
Estreats of the Manor of Frant
Steward: Thomas Weller

This no. follows DYK/601  DYK/1126  [n.d.]

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