| Indenture on large folded parchment dated 7th April 1770, concerning Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale and William Shepherd of Killington. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) |
|
[Line 1} This Indenture made the seventh Day of April in the tenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord [line 2] George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and in the year [line 3] of our Lord God one thousand seven Hundred and seventy Between William Shipherd of White Hall in Killington [line 4] in the Parish of Kirkby Lonsdale and County of Westmorland Yeoman And Sarah his Wife of the one part And Robert [line 5] Rawes of Green in Wett-Sleddale in the Parish of Shap and County of Westmorland aforesaid Slategetter of the other part [line 6] Witnesseth that they the said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of four pounds [line 7] and four shillings of Lawfull Money of Great Britain to them or the one of them well and truly satisfied and paid at and [line 8] before the Execution of those presents the Receipt whereof they the said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife do hereby [line 9] acknowledge And thereof and of every part thereof do acquitt and discharge him the said Robert Rawes his Heirs Executors [line 10] Administrators and Assigns Have granted Aliened Sold Surrendered Assigned Released Conveyed and Confirmed And they the [line 11] said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife for the Consideration above mentioned Do by those presents grant Alien Sell [line 12] Surrender Assign Release Convey and Confirm to him the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns forever All that their or [line 13] the one of their parcel of Land or Ground commonly called and known by the Name of Wastes situate lying and being at [line 14] Swindale and on the South East side of the River or Water called Swindale Beck the Ground of him the said Robert Rawes lying on each side [line 15] thereof within the Manor of Thornthwaite in the Parish of Shap and County of Westmorland being part of a Tenement late Jane Biffin's [line 16] And hold of Edward Hasle Esquire Lord of the said Manor by and under the apportioned yearly fine certain Rent of one peny with [line 17] all the Ways Waters Walls Woods Trees Fences Hedges Moors Mosses Wastes Profits Priviledges and Appurtenances whatsoever [line 18] to the said parcel of ground belonging or appertaining Allso with all the Right Title Intrest[sic] Property Claim and Demand [line 19] whatsoever of them the said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife or either of them their Heirs and Assigns of in and to the same [line 20] To have and to hold all the above granted and mentioned parcel of Land ground and Premisses with the Appurtenances [line 21] unto him the said Robert Rawes And to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns [line 22] according to the Custom of Tenant right had used and allowed within the said Manor Yielding and Paying therefore [line 23] to the said Lord of the said Manor of Thornthwaite his Heirs and Assigns Lords of the said Manor for the Time being the said [line 24] Annual and yearly Rent of one peny at Times and Terms accustomed And allso doing doing paying and performing all other Dues [line 25] Duties Fines Suits and Services henceforth due and of Right payable for the same And they the said William Shipherd and Sarah [line 26] his Wife do by those presents covenant promise and agree for themselves their and each of their several and respective Heirs Executors [line 27] and Administrators to and with him the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns in mannor following (that is to say) that they the [line 28] said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife is and standeth Tenant of the above granted parcel of Ground And have good Right [line 29] and Power to sell the same And that he the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns shall and may from Time to Time and at all [line 30] Times hereafter peacefully and quietly have hold use possess and enjoy all the above granted and mentioned parcel of ground [line 31] with the Appurtenances And the Rents shares and profits thereof without any mannor of Lett[?] Suit Hindrance Molestation or [line 32] disturbance of them the said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife or either of them their or either or any of their Heirs Executors or [line 33] Administrators or any other person or persons having or claiming any Right Title or Interest of in or to the said parcel of Ground by [line 34] from or under them or any of them And further allso that they the said William Shipherd and Sarah his Wife or either of their or either [line 35] or any of their Heirs Executors or Administrators shall and will at any Time or Times hereafter and and upon the reasonable request [line 36] and at the proper Costs and Charges of him the said Robert Rawes his Heirs or Assigns make do seal and execute or cause to be [line 37] made done sealed and executed any such further or other Act or Acts thing or things be it by Deed or Deeds surrender or [line 38] surrenders or by the examination of her the above named Sarah the Wife of the above named William Shipherd seperate from the said [line 39] Husband by the Steward of the Court for the said Manor she willingly consenting thereto or otherwise howsoever for the further better [line 40] more perfect and absolute Conveying and Confirming the Customary Title of the said hereby granted premisses unto him the said [line 41] Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns As he or they may be advised or required In Witness whereof they the said William Shipherd [line 42] and Sarah Shipherd his Wife have hereunto sett their Hands and Seals the Day and year first above written.
William (his mark) Shipherd
Signed Sealed and Delivered }
Henry Wilkinson
[On Reverse]
[Receipt]
Witnesses
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|
| Admittance dated 3rd April 1771 concerning Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale and William Dixon. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) |
|
MANOR OF THORNTHWAITE, The Court Leet and View of Frankpledge of our Sovereign Lord the King with the Court Baron and Customary Court of Edward Hasell Esquire Lord of the siad Manor holden at the House of Thomas Holmes in Bampton Grange in and for the said Manor on Wednesday the third Day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one Before William Dixon Gentleman Steward of the said Court. AT THIS COURT came Robert Rawes upon the surrender and alienation of William Shepherd and Sarah his Wife formerly Sarah baxter (the said Sarah being privately Examined apart from her Husband & freely & voluntarily consented) and took the said Lord before his said Steward a parcel of Ground called Waster situate in Swindale / with the Apurtenances, within the said Manor of the Apportioned Yearly Costomary Rent of one Penny and other Dues, Duties and Services, TO HOLD to the said Robert Rawes during the Joint Lives of Lord and Tenant, according to the Custom of the said Manor, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore the said Yearly Customary Rent of one Penny and all other Rents, Fines, Dues, Duties and Services, therefore due at the several Days and Times accustomed, and having paid a Fine of ten Pence as in the Margin, is thereupon admitted Tenant thereof. Saving and Reserving nevertheless unto the said Edward Hasell his Heirs and Assigns his and their Right and Title to a General Fine which will become due on the Death of Francis Warwick Esquire the last General Admitting Lord of the said Manor.
Wm Dixon
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|
| Indenture on large folded parchment dated 6th May 1771, concerning Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale and Edward Hasell of Dalemain. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) |
|
[Line 1] This Indenture made the sixth Day of May in the elenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the third and [line 2] in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one Between Edward Hasell of Dalemain in the County of Cumberland [line 3] Esquire Lord of the Manor of Thornthwaite otherwise Bampton Patrick in the County of Westmorland of the one part and Robert Rawes of [line 4] Wetsleddale in the Parish of Shap in the said County of Westmorland Slatemonger of the other part Witnesseth that the said Edward Hasell [line 5] for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings of Lawfull British Money to him in Hand well and truly paid by the said [line 6] Robert Rawes at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents to the receipt whereof he the said Edward Hasell doth hereby [line 7] acknowledge hath Granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents Doth Grant Bargain and Sell unto the said Robert Rawes [line 8] his Executors Administrators and Assigns All those two Messuages and Tenements commonly called and known by the Name Truss [line 9] Gap Situate lying and being in Swindale in the Parish of Shap in the County of Westmorland holden under the said Edward Hasell as [line 10] Customary Estate of Inheritance parcell of the Manor of Thornthwaite otherwise Bampton Patrick aforesaid by payment of the Customary [line 11] Rent of one Pound and now in the Customary tenure of the said Robert Rawes And also all that piece or parcell of Ground commonly [line 12] called and known by the Name of Waste Situate lying and being in Swindale aforesaid late the Estate of William Sherpherde and Sarah [line 13] his Wife formerly Sarah Baxtor who Conveyed the said Robert Rawes holden under the said Edward Hasell as a Customary Estate of Inheritance [line 14] parcell of his said Manor of Thornthwaite otherwise Bampton Patrick by the payment of the yearly Apportioned Customary Rent of one Penny [line 15] and now also in the Customary tenure of the said Robert Rawes and all Fines hereafter to graw[sic] due for and in respect of the said Premisses or any [line 16] part of either of them together with all and singular Houses Outhouses Edifices Buildings Barns Byers Stables Archards Garths Gardens [line 17] Lands Meadows Pastures Feedings Woods Underwoods and Trees gorwing or which hereafter may grow or to be planted in or upon the said [line 18] granted premisses or any part of either of them Ways Paths Passages Water Watercourses Hedges Ditches Fences Easements Profits Priviledges [line 19] Emolaments Hereditaments Advantages Rights Members and Appurtenances whatsoever to the said Premisses or any part thereof [line 20] belonging or in anywise of Right Appertaining And the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues and [line 21] profits of all and singular the said Premisses and every part and parcel thereof with the Appurtenances To Have To Hold the [line 22] said Messuage and Tenements and parcell of Ground and all and singular other the Premisses hereby Bargained and Sold or [line 23] Mentioned or intended so to be with their and every of their Rights Members and Appurtenances unto the said Robert Rawes his Executors [line 24] Administrators and Assigns from the Day next before the Day of the Date hereof for and during and untill the full End and Term of one [line 25] whole year from thenceforth next Ensuing and fully to be compleat and Ended Yielding and Paying therefore one Pepper Corn at or upon ]line 26] Feast Day of Saint Michel next ensuing the date hereof of the same shall be Lawfully demanded to the intent and purpose that by [line 27] Virtue of these presents and by Force of the Statute made for transfering of Uses into Possession he the said Robert Rawes may be in [line 28] the real and Actual Possession of all and singular the said Premisses above Bargained and Sold [line 29] with the Appurtenances and be thereby enabled to have Receive[d] take and Accept of a Grant and Release of the Reversion Freehold and [line 30] Inheritance thereof to him and his Heirs to only proper Use and Behhof of the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns for ever and to and for [line 31] no other Use Intent or purpose whatsoever In Witness whereof the said Edward Hasell hath hereunto set his Hand and Seal the Day and year first above written. Ed Hasell
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|
| Indenture dated 13th February 1772 concerning Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale, Atkinson Mullinder and William Sanderson. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) | ||
|
[Line 1] This Indenture tripartite made the thirteenth Day of February in the twelfth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France / and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy two Between William Sanderson of Bampton [line 2] Grainge in the Parish of Bampton and County of Westmorland of the first Part Atkinson Mullinder of Sidgewick in the Parish of Heversham in the said County eldest son and Heir at Law of Mary [line 3] Mullinder late of Swindale in the Parish of Shap and County aforesaid deceased of the second Part and Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale in the said Parish of Shap and County aforesaid Slate Merchant of the third [line 4] Part Whereas in and by a certain Indenture purposing a Mortgage bearing Date the second Day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine and made [line 5] or mentioned to be made between Mary Mullinder aforesaid of the one Part and William Sanderson aforesaid of the other Part She the said Mary Mullinder in consideration of two hundred and twenty [line 6] pounds to her paid by the said William Sanderson did grant aliene bargain sell surrender and confirm unto him the said William Sanderson his Heirs and Assigns All that her Messuage and [line 7] Tenement with the Appurtenances situate lying and being in Swindale aforesaid within the Manor or Lordship of Thornthwaite and of the yearly Fine certain Rent of eight shillings and four pence [line 8] together with all and singular Houses Edifices Buildings Barns Byars Stables Gardens Garths Lands Meadows Pastures Closes Ways Waters Hedges Fences Commons Common of Pasture and Turbary [line 10] Moors Mosses Easernments Profits Priviledges Advantages and Appurtenances whatsoever to the said Messuage Tenement and Premisses belonging and also all the Estate Right Title Interest Property [line 11] Claim and Demand whatsoever of her the said Mary Mullinder her Heirs or Assigns of in or to the same To have and to hold the said Messuage and Tenement Lands Closes and Premisses with [line 12] their and every of their Appurtenances unto the said William Sanderson his Heirs or Assigns to the only proper Use and Behoof of him the said William Sanderson his Heirs and Assigns for ever [line 13] Yielding and Paying therefore to Edward Hassel Esquire Lord of the said Manor his Heirs or Assigns the aforesaid yearly Rent of eight shillings and four pence at the Days and Times [line 14] accustomed for the same and doing paying and performing all other Dues Duties Fines Suits and Services due and accustomed under a Proviso therein contained that if the said Mary Mullinder her [line 15] Heirs Executors or Administators should pay to the said William Sanderson his Executors Administrators or Assigns the full sum of two hundred and twelve Pounds with lawful Interest [line 16] at a certain Day therein mentioned then to come and now long since past then the said in Part recited Indenture should be void as in by the said in Part recited Indenture may [line 17] more fully appear And Whereas the said sum of two hundred and twelve poun ds and Interest was not paid at the Day appointed for the payment thereof the said William Sanderson [line 18] at a Court holden for the Manor of Thornthwaite aforesaid on the thirteth Day of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty presented his said Indenture of Mortgage praying to be [line 19] admitted tenant to the therein bargained Premisses and was accordingly admitted tenant according to the Custom of the said Manor whereby the said Premisses became legally vested [line 20] in the said William Sanderson But Whereas notwithstanding the said Premisses are in and by the said in Part recited Indenture made redeemable upon Payment of the said same [line 21] two hundred and twelve pounds with Interest thereof by the said Mary Mullinder her Heirs Executors or Assigns and the above mentioned Atkinson Mullinder eldest son and Heir at Law to the [line 22] said Mary Mullinder deceased being now at Age and desirous to redeem the said Mortgaged Premisses and having this Day settled an Account with the said William Sanderson and there [line 23] appearing due to the said William Sanderson the sum of two hundred and eleven pounds sixteen shillings and nine Pence Principal and Interest and the above mentioned Robert Rawes [line 24] having agreed with the said William Sanderson and the said Atkinson Mullinder for the absolute Purchase of all the above mentioned Premisses excepting what is herein after excepted [line 25] Now This Indenture Witnesseth that in Consideration of the sum of two hundred and eleven poun ds sixteen shillings and nine Pence paid to the said William Sanderson and [line 26] the further sum of thirteen Pounds thirteen vshillings and three Pence paid to the said Atkinson Mullinder by the said Robert Rawes the Receipts of which said sums they severally [line 27] hereby acknowledged they the said William Sanderson and Atkinson Mullinder Hath and each of them Hath granted bargained sold aliened surrendered and confirmed and by these [line 28] Presents Do and each of them [Doth grant bargain sell aliene surrender and confirm unto the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns All those the abovementioned Premisses [line 29] mortgaged to the said William Sanderson (except five Parcels of Land in Swindale Dale Head Field containing by Estimation two Acres of Land and one half formerly Baxters) that is [line 30] say All that Messuage and Tenement with the Appertenances situate lying and being at Mid-Dale in Swindale aforesaid formerly Atkinsons of the fineable yearly Rent of four shillings [line 31] and six Pence And also all that Parcel of arable Pasture Ground called Grubbings middlemoss Close and Heights formerly Stewardsons of the fineable yearly Rent of four shillings and [line 32] two Pence And also all that Parcel of arable and meadow Ground lying and being in the Low End of Swindale Field formerly called Low Field now known by the Name of Low Chapel Field [line 33] formerly Baxters of the fineably yearly Rent of eight Pence all which Premisses are within and Part of the Manor of Thornthwaite aforesaid Together with all and singular the Dwelling [line 34] Houses Barns Biers Stables Outhouses Edifices Buildings Garths Gardens Fronts Ways Waters Commons Common of Pasture Turbary Walls Fences Easements Profits Priviledges Advantages and [line 35] Appurtenances whatsoever unto the said Premisses belonging or in any Wise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues and Profits thereof and [line 36] the Right Title Interest Property Claim and Demand of them the said William Sanderson and Atkinson Mullinder or either of them of in and to the same as also all Deeds Admittances [line 37] Evidences and Writings in their or either of theri Custody or Power touching the Title of the said Premisses or any Part thereof To Have and To Hold the said Messuage and Tenement [line 38] Lands Closes and Premisses before mentioned and intended to be hereby granted and conveyed with their and every of their Appurtenances unto the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns [line 39] to the only proper Use and Behoof of him the said Robert rawes his Heirs and Assigns for ever Yielding and Paying therefore to the said Lord of the said Manor his Heirs or Assigns the [line 40] said several yearly Rents making together six shillings and four Pence and the sum of five Pence and one halfpenny to the Rector of Shap in lieu of Tythe Hay and Corn and doing and [line 41] performing all other accustomed Duties Suits and Services And the said William Sanderson for himself his Heirs Executors and Administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with [line 42] the said Robert Rawes his Executors Administrators and Assigns by these Presents that the said William Sanderson hath not at any Time heretofore had made done or committed any [line 43] Act Matter or Thing whatsoever whereby the said Premisses are or may be incumbered in Title Charge Estate or otherwise howsoever And the said Atkinson Mullinder for himself his Heirs Executors and [line 44] Administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said Robert Rawes his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents that he the said Atkinson Mullinder and his Heirs shall and [line 45] at any Time hereafter upon the lawful Reguest and at the proper Costs and Charges in the Law of the said Robert rawes his Heirs or Assigns make do levy execute and suffer or cause and procure [line 46] to be made done levied executed and suffered all and every such further and other reasonable Act and Acts Thing and Tings Devices Conveyances and Assurances in the Law [line 47] whatsoever for the further letter and more perfect granting and assuring of all and singular the said Premisesw with their Appurtenances unto the said Robert rawes his Heirs and Assignes [line 48] as by the said Robert rawes his Heirs and Assigns or by his or their Council learned in the Law shall be reasonably advised devised or required In Witness whereof the said Parties [line 40] to these Presents have hereunto set their Hands and Seals the Day and year first abovewritten.
Wm Sanderson
Sealed and Delivered
James Shepherd |
||
| Receipt relating to the above Indenture. | ||
|
Received the Day and year fixed within written of the} within named Robert Rawes the sum of two hundred and} £ S D eleven Pounds sixteen shillings and nine Pence being the} 211 16 9 consideration Money within mentioned to be by him paid to me} Wm Sanderson
Witnesses
| ||
| Receipt relating to the above Indenture. | ||
|
Received the Day and year fixed within written of the within) named Robert Rawes the sum of thirteen Pounds thirteen shillings) £ S D and three Pence being the consideration Money within mentioned) 13 13 3 to be by him paid to me) Atkinson Mullinder
Witnesses
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|
||
| Admittance dated 23rd July 1772 concerning Robert Rawes of Wetsleddale. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) |
|
MANOR OF THORNTHWAITE, The Court Baron and General Court of Dimissions / of Edward Hasell, Esquire, Lord of the said of the said Manor, holden at the House of Thomas Holme in Bampton / Grange, in and for the said Manor, on Thursday the Twenty-third Day of July, in the Year of our / Lord 1772. Before William Dixon Gentleman Steward of the said Court.
RENT: £ S D FINE: £ S D
4 6 2 5 0
1 2 0 11 8
0 8 0 6 8
----- -------
6 1 3 3 4
Greenhows 0 0 6
[-]00 Hens & a Half
Wm Dixon
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|
| A section taken from an extensive article on Westmorland slate titled 'The Slate Quarrying Industry in Westmorland: Part One: The valleys of Troutbeck, Kentmere and Longsleddale' by R. David, B.A., which mentions Wrengill Quarry and Robert Rawes in 1788. The article was published in the Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society, volume 87, 1987. (Augustus Line) |
|
...... Unlike North Wales where whole communities became dominated by slate quarrying, and incomes were supplemented by small holdings often on marginal land, the quarrymen of the three valleys were easily absorbed into the community, and very often they were members of families who had lived in the valleys for generations. For example Robert Rawes of Wet Sleddale who was the tenant of Wrengill Quarry in 1788 and probably Mosedale Quarry as well, succeeded his father, William, at the latter. His son William also became tenant of Mosedale and his grandson Robert was indentured as an apprentice slate river in 1815. ......
Notes:-
Transcribed by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2009
|
| Annuity to Swindale School 1806. Carlisle Record Office, D/Lons/L5/1/Shap/527-531. (Augustus) |
|
MANOR OF THORNTHWAITE, alias BAMPTON PATRICK, in the County of Westmorland. The Court Baron and General Court of Dimissions / of the Right Honourable WILLIAM EARL OF LONSDALE, Lord of the said Manor, held at the House of / AGNES WILKINSON, in BAMPTON GRANGE, for the said Manor, on Thursday the Twenty-eight Day of July, One / Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight, BEFORE JOHN RICHARDSON, Esquire, Steward and Commissioner for / assessing the general Fines upon the several and respective Customary Tenants of the said Manor, which are due from them to the said / William Earl of Lonsdale, on the Death of Timothy Featherstonhaughm, Esquire, the Survivor of the last general admitting Lords / of the said Manor, for their several and respective Customary Tenements within the same, according to the Custom of the said Manor. TO THIS COURT came Robert Rawes and prayed to / take of the Lord of the said Manor, (upon the Death of the said Timophy Featherstonhaugh, the survivor of the said general admitting / Lords of the said Manor)
Customary Rent) £0 . 7s . 6d A Messuage and Tenement and several Parcels / of Arable Meadow and Pasture Ground situate lying and / being at Swindale with the Appurtenances within the / said Manor in his Tenancy of the yearly Customary / Rent of seven shillings and sixpence formerly Curwent. WHEREUPON the said Lord, by his said Steward, doth hereby admit the said Robert Rawes Tenant of / the said Premises, on Payment of three pounds fifteen shillings / for a General Fine, assessed as upon the Death of the said Timothy Featherstonhaugh, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Manor, / with the Appurtenances, unto the said Robert Rawes according to the Custom of the said Manor, / YIELDING and PAYING therefore, the said yearly Rent, at the Days and Times accustomed, and all other Dues, Duties, Suits, Boons, / and Services, therefore due and of right accustomed.
John Richardson
Notes:-
Transcribed from the original by Bryant Bayliffe of Brockworth, 2002
|