| Description | ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE by John Grymesdiche of London, gentleman, to Richard Ridgate of Norton, yeoman --- the passage or Ferry over the water of RUNCORNE [Runcorn] near the Town of Runcorn, parcel of the Duchy of Lancaster in the Counties of Lancaster and Chester, with appurtenances, leased to him for 31 years in reversion, with other premises, by a Duchy of Lancaster lease of 21. Apr. 1607, at an annual rent of 6/8. Earlier Duchy leases of the premises to John Wolde, gentleman, one of the Purveyors of H.M.'s stable (26. Apr. 1583) and to Thomas Brooke Esq. and the said Richard Rydgate (22. Nov. 1602) are recited. Seal missing. Parchment. |