Description | 1. 16th century: Letters patent from Henry VIII to Sir William Sharington and a schedule of a livery. Mentions various lands owned by Sharington. On reverse is dated 2 Feb 1550 (reign of Edward VI). 2. 28 Apr 1611 Confirmation to Lacock of the privileges of the Duchy of Lancaster from King James I. 3. 26 Jul, year unknown. Letters patent from Henry VIII to Sir William Sharington: copy of the grant of King Henry VIII, the possessor of the late monastery or nunnery of Lacock, to Sir William Sharington. 4. Undated: The liberties of Lacock. With notes in English of the warrants and liberties given to Sir William Sharington. 5. Undated: letters patent from James I to William Derson and Thomas Ely. 6. 12 Jan 1608 Inquisitions of land in Twyford, Wiltshire. 7. 1607/1608 To the Right Honorable Thomas Earl of Dorset and Lord High Treasurer, Sir Julius Caesar, Under Treasurer, and Sir Laurence Tanfield, Lord Chief Baron. Bill concerning Sir Anthony Mildmay, Sir Francis Fane and Olive Stapleton relating to several lands in Wiltshire. 8. Undated answer of Sir Henry Sharington to the information filed against him by the Attorney General of Queen Elizabeth. 9. 5 Nov 1518 Grant by King Henry VIII of the same rights, privileges and franchises within Lacock as in other parts of the Dukedom of Lancaster. 10. 30 Mar 1609 Grant of lands in Nethermore and Naish Hill, part of lands which had been granted to Ely and William Dearson deceased by James I in 1603/1604, from Thomas Ely to Olive Stapleton, widow. 11. 18 Jul 1638 Inquisitions at Devizes of various lands in Wiltshire. 12. Undated [c1603/1604] letters patent to William Derson and Thomas Ely of properties and lands in Nethermore and Naishill, and others. 13. Letters patent from Edward VI to Sir William Sharington concerning lands and manors in Wiltshire. 14. 24 Feb 1686 Sir John Talbot's pardon. 15. 9 Oct 1680 Release and remission by the High Bailiff of Westminster to Sir John Talbot of his goods and chattels forfeited for manslaughter. |