| Description | 1. 1608 Particulars of Lacock house with courts, gardens, orchards, the milne and barns with all other houses.
2. List of papers relating to the title of Nethermore. Undated but after 1609.
3. c1621 Account from Bartholomew Cox to Lady Stapleton stating details of the Lacock estate.
4. 13 Jul 1679 Copy lease of tithes in three pieces of land in Roeton, Worfield, from George Talbot of Worfield to Thomas Bell of Roeton, for a term of 12 years.
5 13 Feb 1699 Discharge of John Webb, rector of Bredon, of the legacy of the last will and testament of Henry Sutton, late rector of Bredon, by John Sutton, one of Henry Sutton's sons. Includes a receipt to Prideaux Sutton from Elizabeth Beard for her annuity.
6. 30 Oct 1699 Discharge of John Webb, rector of Bredon, of the legacy of the last will and testament of Henry Sutton, late rector of Bredon, by John Abbot of Gloucester and Anne his wife, one of the daughters of Henry Sutton.
7. Abstract of title of the manor of Stanley referring to lands at Nethermore and Naish Hill. Undated but probably 17th century.
8. Particular showing the number of acres affected and unaffected within the manor of Nethermore for which there is still common right due; and names of the grounds of three several livings and contents of the acres. Undated but probably late 17th century.
9. 20 Dec 1701 Discharge of John Webb, rector of Bredon, of the legacy of the last will and testament of Henry Sutton, late rector of Bredon, by Marshall Sutton, gent, one of the sons of Henry Sutton.
10. 1703 Article of agreement between Elizabeth Davenport of Worfield and Sharington Davenport of Hallon, and Thomas Backe, concerning a lease of land in Worfield for a term of three years.
11. 8 Sep 1706 Discharge of John Webb, rector of Bredon, of the legacy of the last will and testament of Henry Sutton, late rector of Bredon, by Elizabeth Beard and Mary Beard, daughters of Katherine beard late of Gloucester, widow, one of the daughters of Henry Sutton.
12. 12 Jul 1715 Letter to Prideaux Sutton from unknown about financial matters, and the matters over John Webb and Henry Sutton, Charles Haselwood and others. Includes an account.
13. 1725 Survey of Naish Hill by John Overton.
14. 1725 Survey of Naish Hill by Richard and Henry Gawen.
15. 23 Jul 1725 Bond: James Malpas of Wick near Parshore, Worcestershire and William Osborne, to Prideaux Sutton, rector of Bredon.
16. c1725 Account of the measure of Naish Hill Farm, possibly by Mr Chapman.
17. c1725 Notes on Naish Hill Farm and Innlands by John Talbot.
18. 11 Aug 1738 Bond: James Haselwood of Wick near Pershore, Worcestershire to Prideaux Sutton, rector of Bredon.
19. 14 Jan 1747 John Talbot's discharge of trust for Mr Sadlington from George Mortimer of Chippenham, apothecary, John Cook of Chippenham, clothier, and William Brinsden of Chippenham, sadler.
20. 1758 Account of the measure of arable grounds at Naish Hill, measured by John Harris.
21. 5 May 1776 Marriage license for Joseph Biddle of Beckford and Frances Parsons of Kemmerton.
22. 1781 Account of the taxes due on the Lacock Estate for Mrs Davenport.
23. 1781 Bill from S Harward to Captain Davenport Talbot for stationery. Receipted 1788.
24. Undated letter to [Henry Davenport] from his nephew C Davenport about a settlement: there is a clause in the settlement that empowers the author's father to make any alterations he sees fit, and that clause is now being altered.
25. Undated survey of lands including Corsham Field Farm and Naish Hill.
26. Undated surveys of Lacock house and lands, including tenants' names, free rents and tenements (2).
27. Receipts from the legatees under Mrs Sutton's will:
a. Receipt from John Parsons to William Davenport acknowledging a legacy of £50 for his son.
b. Receipts from Mary Wargent and Elizabeth Meggeson for wages.
c. Receipts from Mary Wargent and Elizabeth Meggeson for legacies of £20 each, and from Mary Warder for one guinea.
d. Receipts for legacies from Revd James Hallifax (£100), Sharington Davenport (£500), Leticia Davenport (£100), Ara Davenport (£100), Henry Backe (£200), Sharington Backe (£200) and William Hallifax (£600).
e. Receipt from Mr Taylor for a bequest to the poor of Salwarpe.
f. Churchwardens' receipt for a bequest to the poor of Bredon (2).
28. Bills in full for funeral expenses for "my aunt" to Reverend Doctor Davenport:
a. Bill from George Turberville for various items of clothing, a shroud, coach and hearse.
b. Receipted bill from Joseph Wilkinson for making mourning suits and a postilion's riding jacket.
c. Receipted bill from John Touch for 2 coffins.
d. Receipted bill from John Lawrane for ringing the bell and digging the grave.
e. Receipted bill for 20 quarts of ale.
f. Receipted bill from John Cole for making a mourning suit and a Norwich crape sack for madam.
g. Receipted bill from Thomas Smith for a lead coffin.
h. Receipted bill from Mr Turberville for silk escutions, holland and an achievement.
i. Receipted bill from George Woodcock for meat, drink and groceries. |