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DLT - Leicester-Warren family of Tabley estate - 12th century-20th century

1 - Manorial records

2 - Title Deeds

1 - Family settlements

2 - Cheshire Estates: Title Deeds

1 - Allostock: Title Deeds

2 - Aston

3 - Bexton manor

4 - Budworth: Title Deeds

5 - Halton: Title Deeds

6 - Helde [Held]: Title Deeds

1 - Helde

1 - John Constable of Chester granted Helda in Hestona to Methrosus Punt ‘lig for una lances Walensi every year at the feast of St Berthelmus. - 1163-1190

2 - Hugh, son of Hugh del Helde granted to Geoffrey de Dutton & his heirs all his land of Helde, which Hugh held of Geoffrey, for 24 marcs. - c1247

3 - Hugh, prior of Norton quitclaimed to Geoffrey, son of Adam de Dutton, & his heirs all his clams in Helda & Buddeward. Announcement of common seal. - c.1247

4 - Indenture by which Tenderayt de Helde granted to Geoffrey de Dutton all his fishery of Helde form Pentocost 1247 for 10 yrs. - 1247

5 - Geoffrey de Dutton son of Adam de Dutton granted to Agnes, his daughter all his land of Helde, within an enclosure & without, namely the land which he had bought from Hugh le walse diakeie, rendering to her father a pair of white gloves at the feast of St John the Baptist. - c1250

6 - Hugh le Walledekene granted to Agnes daughter of Geoffrey de Dutton all the land of Helde, which Geoffrey bought of him. - c.1250

7 - Letters patent by which Peter de Dutton knight acknowledged that he had received from Roger, son of Nicholas de Laycestr’ 20 marcs. in which he was bound in return for a quitclaim of land in Tabbeleg’qtale & Helde. - 11 Nov 1297

8 - Henry son of Richard Godale & Alice his wife quitclaimed to Roger de Leycestr all their rights in Helde, in the vill of Aston near Buddeworth. - n.d.

9 - Robert, son of Nicholas le Baker’ & Matilda his wife, quitclaimed to Roger de Leycester’ 11 their rights in Helde. - n.d.

10 - Indenture by which Roger de Leycester’ granted to Adam de Lowe a quarter of Helde, once held by Ranulph del Helde & a meadow called Curtisford & Mulne Croft, & a piece of land called le Culnegrene & le Sernour, from Pentecost 1313 for 12 years. - 1313

12 - Agreement by which Roger de Leycestr’ granted to Thomas Vicar of Buddeworth all his hedge called le Heldpark with its appurtenances between Curtisford & Budd & Aston. - 1331

13 - Indenture by which John de Leycestr’ granted to William del Helde & Goditha his wife, the manor of Helde for 60s a year at the Nativity of St John the Baptist. - 1 Jul 1355

14 - John de Leycestr’ granted to William del Helde & Goditha his wife all his rights in 60s annual rent for the manor of Helde. - 19 Jul 1355

15 - Indenture by which John de Leycestr’ granted to William del Helde & Goditha his wife that they shall only pay 40s annual rent for the manor of Helde. - 15 Mar 1358

16 - Indenture by which Hugh de Toft Peter Blys & John de Leycestre granted to William de Horneby rector of St Michael’s super Wyre all his manor of Wethale in Aston by which Hugh Barton held for term of years; the service of Robert de Whelok & Godytha his wife, William le Carour & Margaret his wife & Emma daughter of William del Helde namely fidelity & 40s annual rent. - 11 May 1377

17 - Indenture by which John de Leycestre granted to John Troutbok all his fishery in the rivulet called Cuttesfordbroke flowing between the pond called Pykmor & that called Budworth mere from the feast of the Assumption for 8 yrs. - 8 Aug 1452

18 - Indenture by which John Brid’s wife, Margaret, made an agreement with Elena Holte as to the partition of the manor of Helde. - 21 March 1413-1414

19 - Thomas Mychell, son & heir of Marion Mychell & an heiress of Wiliam Carior grated to Thomas Leycetur of Netherappley all the messuages, mills etc. belonging to the half of the manor of Helde, which would descend to her after her mother’s death, for 6s 8d a year at the feast of St James. - 7 Oct 1500

20 - Thomas Mychell appointed William Brok & William Dauy his attorneys to give seisin in half the manor of Helde to Thomas Leycetur. - 7 Oct 1500

21 - Quitclaim from Thomas Michell after his mother’s death of half the manor of Helde to Thomas Leycetur. - 6 Oct 1500

22 - Thomas Mychell son & heir of Marion Mychell granted to John Legh his part of the manor of Held. - 25 Feb 1502

23 - Thomas Mychell appointed Robert Newhall of Pykme’ & Edward Pykeryn his attorneys to give seisin to John Legh brother of Thomas Legh of Hegh Legh in his part of the manor of Helde. - 25 Feb 1502

24 - Thomas Mychell quitclaimed his part of the Manor of Helde & appurtenances in Aston near Budworth. - 5 Mar 1502

25 - John Legh granted to John Leicest’ of Tabley all his part of the Manor of Helde, which he had of the feoffment of Thomas Mychelle to the use of Thomas Leicest’. - 1 Feb 1527

26 - Thomas Barowe guardian of Lewes Torfore disputed with Thomas Leycester of Nether Tabley as to whether Thomas had a lease of Thomas Michell, the younger son & heir of Marion, daughter & heir of William Carier, of the manor of Helde. - 5 Mar 1501

27 - John Wereward son & heir of Alice Wereward, a daughter & heiress of William Carior granted to Richard Moldeworthe of Wymmycham all his messuages, mills etc in the half manor of Helde, which he had inherited. - 7 Mar 1501

28 - John Wereward son & heir of Alice Wereward appointed Richard Norcote & Roger Kay attorneys to give seisin to Richard Moldeworthe in his messuages etc. - 7 Mar 1501

29 - John Wereward, son & heir of Alice Wereward granted to Richard Moldeworthe of Wymmcham, for a certain sum of money, his title in all messuages etc in Helde, for 5s a year at the feast of St James. - 20 Mar 1500

30 - Indenture by which William Caryour of Ombressey & Richard his son, granted to Edward Torfot of Bodworth a tenement in Held from St Martin’s for 4 yrs, for 13s 4d a year, at the Nativity of St John Baptist & St Martin’s. - 2 Sep 1473

31 - Indenture made at Budworth by which Robert Cariour & Richard his brother granted to Edward Torfote their tenement etc in Held for 20 yrs, for 10s a year (Nativity of St John the Baptist & St Martin’s). - 14 May 1474

32 - Helen Torfote, widow of Richard Torfot quitclaimed to John Leycest’ of Tabley an annual rent of 18s 4d which he used to pay. - 20 Jun 1484

33 - Indenture by which John Leycestr’ granted to Arthur Torfot and to Margaret his wife, the manor of Helde, for 31yrs. from St Martin’s at 110s a yr. - 7 Apr 1485

34 - Thomas Barowe guardian of Leodowyc Fforfot son & heir of Arthur Torfot acknowledged that he had received from John Leycestr’ 26s 8d for the issues of Leofowyc’s land in Helde. - 20 Jun 1493

35 - Indenture by which John Werworth of the parish of Tenbury granted to Edward Torfote of the parish of Budworth in the fee of Halton all his part of the manor of Helde, for 21 yrs for 6s 8d - 29 Sep 1500

36 - Indenture by which Thomas Barowe guardian of Lewes Torfote son & heir of Arthur Torfote agreed with John Leycester that. - 3 Oct 1500

37 - Bill by which Richard Sutton bought from Edward Torfott & Alice his wife the title to all the tenements etc belonging to Richard Torfott, father of Edward for 25 marcs. - 15 Apr 1505

38 - Edward Torfott quitclaimed to Richard Sutton all actions, disputes etc against him. - 12 Apr 1505

39 - Indenture by which Edward Torfotte & Alice his wife, granted to Richard Sutton all the lands etc which had belonged to Edward’s father, Richard for 25 marcs fine. - 16 Dec 1504

40 - Richard Sutton & Lodwicus Torfott made an agreement whereby Lodwicus gave to Richard the manor of Helde in exchange for a tenement & 30 acres in Lambith. - 10 Dec 1504

41 - Lodwicus Torfott, son & heir of Arthur Torfott & Edward Torfott granted to Richard Sutton, John Legh, Ralph Legh, John Porte, Richard Snede, John Sutton senior, John Sutton junior all his lands etc in Chester & Lancaster, to hold to the use of Richard Sutton & his heirs. - 19 Dec 1504

42 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton received from Lewes Torfott, son & heir of Arthur Torffott all the lands etc which he had to his use in Cheshire & Lancashire, for £52 (in two instalments) & Richard granted to Lewes land in Lambith, called the Cristofer. - 19 Dec 1504

43 - Announcement of seals - 20 Dec 1504

44 - Receipt from Lewys Torfott for £52 paid by Rye’ Sutton for land sold to him. - 1 Jul

45 - Richard Sutton & William Stanley de Hoton acknowledged themselves bound to Thomas Leycestr’ of Tabley in £100 at the feast of St Laurence. - 16 Jul 1505

46 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton & Thomas Leycester bound themselves in 100 marcs to keep the award of Sir Thomas Englefeld knight, & George Bromley, as to the right title to the manor of Held - 25 Aug 1505

47 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton granted to Thomas Leycestre of Tabley & John, his son, his house & barn on the Northside of the Swynhey, for 6 yrs at 8s 4d at St Martin’s. - 1 Aug 1507

48 - Richard Sutton granted to Thomas Leicestr’ half a meadow at Helde [Held], half a meadow near Pikmere [Pickmere], Mere & the close called Cottons Crofte [Cotton’s Croft] from St Martin’s for 7yrs, for 12s. - 7 Sep 1506

50 - Richard Sutton acknowledged himself bound to Thomas Leycestr’ & John, his son & heir, in £100, due at Christmas & unless it is paid he grants that Richard shall enjoy the half of the manor of Held & half a close called Cottons Croft, which had been awarded to Margarett Brydd. - 8 Sep 1506

51 - Indenture: Rychard Sutton agreed with Thomas Barowe cheryf coke for the king, that Thomas should lease to him the third of the land with which Arthur Turfote had been seised, which belonged to the wife of Thomas, as dower from Christmas, for 20 yres, it 25s. 6d. a year, (due the Nativity of St. John Baptist & St. Martin’s). - 24 Jan 1508

52 - Indenture: Richard Sutton granted to John Leicestre, son & heir of Thomas Leicestre, of Tabley, the More & a meadow on the west side of the Hye Wey at the Held and the house and barn & half his croft called Sawtys Crofte for 20s a year. - 24 Aug 1513

53 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton granted to John Leicestre of Tabley the house at Held, the orchard & the Swynehey there for 8s. a year (St. Martin’s & the Nativity of St. John the Baptist). - 28 Aug 1514

54 - Indenture by which John Leycestr’ granted to Nicohlas Leycestr’ the hall etc. of Held for a yearly rent - 10 Mar 1517

55 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton granted to John Lewes of Anturbus Myln’ a water mill in Aston, helf by William Heuworth from the Nativity of St. John Baptist for 21 yrs. for 16s. a year - 22 Jun 1520

57 - Indenture by which John Lacestre of Tabley esquire & John Sutton of Sutton agreed that Nicholas Lacestre & George Pykryn should arrange the partition of land appurtenant to the manor of Held in Aston beside Budworth in the fee of Halton. - 19 Jun 1526

58 - Grant: From Richard Sutton of Sutton & Francis Sutton, his son & heir for £9. 7s, to Thomas Eaton of Budworthe of the closes & fields commonly called Held Wood in the township of Aston, for the life of Thomas & his son, John Eaton, for 3s a year. - 4 May 1576

59 - Richard Sutton & Henry Deane of Macclesfeelde, John Lathan of Sutton, yeoman & John Tomson acknowledged themselves firmly bound to Dorethee Leicester (widow of Adam) of Nether Tabley in £340 - 1 May 1601

60 - Indenture by which Richard Sutton granted to Dorethie Leycester the messuages etc. which descended to him from his father in Aston near Budworth & Heyld [Held] - 1 May 1601

61 - Richard Sutton acknowledged he had received from Dorothie Leycester £190 in return for his land in Aston - 20 Jun 1601

62 - Indenture by which John Lacestre of Tabley esquire & John Sutton of Sutton agreed that Nicholas Lacestre & George Pykryn should arrange the partition of land appurtenant to the manor of Held in Aston beside Budworth in the fee of Halton. - 19 Jun 1526

7 - Letters patent, exemplifications of a plea by which Robert Besmer, Antony Stapleton, and Richard Newdegate recovered the manor of Herfelde and appartenences against Amphilicia Newdegate. - 12 Feb 1539

8 - Holford

9 - Horton, Hartford and Olbardistre in Wymincham - 1307-1534

10 - Knutsford: Title Deeds

12 - Marston: Title Deeds

13 - Marbury and Twambrooks: title deeds

14 - Middlewich: Papers regarding the Frith and Bradshaw families. - 1740-1762

15 - Tenement del Schae, Mottershead [Mottram St Andrew]. - n.d.

16 - Northwich

17 - Peover, Nether Peover, Plumley: Title Deeds

18 - Pickmere and Over Tabley: Title Deeds

19 - Plumley: Title Deeds

20 - Over Alderley and Hulme: Title Deeds - 1262-1772

21 - Over Whitley

22 - Stanthorne

23 - Sutton: George Pattenson and Thomas Burton recovered moiety of lands in chart. - 28 Nov 1811

24 - Tabley: Title Deeds

25 - Warford: Title Deeds

26 - Wettenhall: Title Deeds

27 - Wimboldsley

28 - Wincham

29 - Witton

30 - Cheshire: title deeds relating to several estates or areas

3 - Yorkshire: Title Deeds

4 - Lancashire: Title Deeds

5 - Berkshire: Title Deeds

6 - Kent: Title Deeds

7 - Ireland

8 - Cheshire and Huntingdonshire: deeds - 1631-1757

9 - Cheshire, Yorkshire, Essex

10 - Essex, Cheshire and Yorkshire

12 - Cheshire and Ireland

13 - Mortgages

14 - The Hon J B L Warren: Old Covers of Deeds, showing where the deeds have gone. - 1876-1889

15 - Anna Bromfield acknowledged herself bound to Sir Francis Leicester in £200. - 18 Aug 1724

16 - Parish of Ardingley: grant - 13 Mar 1689

17 - Bonds and agreements - 1647-1807

18 - Schedules of deeds

19 - Henry de Kygheley knight granted to John, son of Roger de le Hurst 2 tofts & buildings, as previously held by Robert de Brodegh & Richard Clapastr’ in Bedforde, & 21 acres of waste

3 - Wills and Settlements

4 - Legal Case Papers

5 - Estate Management

6 - Household Records

7 - Charity Records

8 - School Records

9 - Ecclesiastical Records

10 - Business Records

11 - Family and Personal Papers

12 - Official Papers

13 - Maps and Plans

14 - Printed and Pictorial Material