| Description | LEASE (counterpart) by Rt. Hon. James Earl of Barrymore to Samuel Runcorne of Runcorne [Runcorn], yeoman --- a messuage or tenement with appurtenances in RUNCORNE formerly in the possession of Robert Runcorne deceased, late of William Runcorne and now of the said Samuel Runcorne, with closes called the Calver Croft, the Croft above the house, the Mouth Lount, 4 butts in Wothersfield, 2 butts under the new hey and piggs hadland, all in RUNCORNE aforesaid heretofore in the possession of the said Robert Runcorne and late of the said William Runcorne; to hold after the death of the said Samuel Runcorne, for the lives of Esther his wife and Martha his daughter, at an annual rent of 6/- and a heriot of 40/-. Cons. Surrender of a former lease of the premises (above, No. DCH/E/31) and £30. Seal: Red, a pelican in her piety. Parchment. |