| Description | Concerning the disputes between the Talbot and Montagu families of Lacock and Lackham.
1. Undated reasonings on the effect of the deed of partition of the late Sir Henry Sharington's estates between Mildmay and Stapleton, daughters of Sir Henry Sharington.
2. 16 May 1649 Copy of the conveyance of land in Notton and Bewly in the parish of Lacock from the Right Honorable Mildmay and Mary his wife to Sir Francis Fane and Sir Edward Hales.
3. Undated conveyance of tithes at Lacock from Mr Charles Lloyd to John Ivory Talbot.
4. Undated bill of complaint from Sharington Talbot to James Montagu and Edward Feilding concerning a tithe dispute.
5. 1731 Agreement between James Montagu and John Talbot concerning the bounds of fishery rights between the two families.
6. Undated bill of complaint from Sir John Talbot to James Montagu concerning fishing rights in the River Avon.
7. 1718 Release of tithes in Lacock from Mr Lloyd to Mr Talbot.
8. 6 Aug (1623) Draft tithe agreement which details the partitioning of land between Philip Smith and Lady Stapleton in the Reybridge, Notton and Thyngley areas. Sent to Sir Francis Fane for the further confirmation and consideration of himself and Lady Stapleton.
9. 1623 Agreement about the tithes in Lacock which details the partitioning of land between Philipp Smith and Lady Stapleton in the Reybridge, Notton and Thyngley areas.
10. 1675 Bill of complaint from Talbot to Montagu relating to fishing rights on the River Avon.
11. 1608 Survey of the site of Bowden House with all other houses, edifices and buildings. Includes candle rents and newly built cottages.
12. Undated papers comprising a lenghty description concerning the rights of manor commons and fishery and the related dispute with the Lackham family.
13. 28 Oct 1765 Letter copied by John Ivory Talbot: James Montague to "my brother Talbot" concerning a cottage on the common called Cold Harbour.
14. c1720 Response of James Mountagu outlining his defence to the bill of complaint by John Talbot.
15. 27 Jun 1716 Abstract of the title of John Talbot esquire to the Lacock Estate inrolled in Chancery 11 Sep.
16. 1775-1778 Case summary seeking legal advice for Mrs Davenport and her son and Mrs Mansel Talbot concerning the execution of the will of John Talbot. The opinion of Mr Madocks has been written at the conclusion of the summary and is dated 20 May 1778.
17. c1720 Account of old tithe gatherings in the copy and lease hold of James Mountagu.
18. c17th century paper entitled "Touching the Tythe". List of tenants with details of land held and farmed by them.
19. Undated booklet of Transcripts of Lacock Abbey charters.
20. c1720 Rough draft of the bill of complaint from Talbot to Mountagu. Mentions the division of Sir Henry Sharington's estate.
21. 25 Feb 1723 Letter to John Talbot from Rogers Holland incorporating the legal advice of Mr Pengelly relating to five cottages purchased by Mr Talbot. |