Cholmondeley Records

Extracts from Cholmondeley Records

MALPAS SECTION  [no ref. or date]
[no title]  DCH/C/250  (c. 1230)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by William Patric to Nicholas his brother, for his homage and service, of a burgage and toft in MALO PASSU and a bovate of land which Hugh Pigot held, at an annual rent of 6d.
Witnesses: Lord Hugh de Chelmundelegh, William tailart, Hugh Lambert, Peter janitor, Helya son of Simon, Hormo son of William, Richard son of Peter, Hugh his brother, William de Cronemos, William the clerk. N/D.
Seal: brown. obv. 3 pheons and legend.
Rev. equestrian figure and legend.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/251  1320, 26 Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Sutton lord of Malo passu and Schoklage to Richard de Rudle and Margaret his wife and the heirs of the said Richard, of a messuage, lands and tenements which John de Stoule, chaplain, formerly held of him in MALOPASSU, at an annual rent of 21/6, remainder to William son of the said Richard and his heirs, remainder to Robert his brother and his heirs, remainder to William de Rudle for life, remainder to Tibbote son of the said Richard de Rudle and his heirs, remainder to Robert brother of the said Richard and his heirs, reversion to the said John de Sutton and his heirs.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, Hugh de Chelmundele, High de Bykerton, John de Larketon, William Kadrot and William de Wigland.
Given at Schoklage on the morrow of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 13 Edward II.
Seal: fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/252  1323/4, 4. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Sutton to Richard called Pecok de Malo passu and Matilda his wife, of a messuage in MALO PASSU called le Clos, with 4 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow there, at an annual rent of 15 shillings, remainder to Ellen and Margery, daughters of the said Richard and Matilda, and their heirs.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, Hugh de Bikerton, John de Larketon and William de Golbourne, clerk.
Given at Malo passu, the Saturday next after the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 1323.
Seal: and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/253  1326, 1 May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 12 years by William de Hampton to John son of William del Huldich, of 2 selions of land in the township of MALO PASSU, lying in the prestisfeld, from the feast of the Ascension 1326, at an annual rent of 14 pence and a mortuary of 12 pence.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John Rathobun, John de Wygelond and Hugh the chaplain.
Seal: in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/254  1360, 8. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 10 years by John son of Geoffrey de Pylatonhale and Ellen daughter of John le Rymour, his wife, to Kenric Pecok, of a moiety of their share in the windmill which belonged to William le Rymour in LE MALPAS, at an annual rent of a grain of pepper.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Richard de Cholmundelegh, David son of William del Malpas, David de Wygelond and Kenric de Cholmundelegh.
Given at Malpas, the Tuesday in the feast of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 34 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/255  1362, 25. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 5 years by Isabella, who was wife of William le Carpenter de Hampton, to Kenric de Cholmundelege, of 1 messuage and 10 selions of land in the township of MALPAS, at an annual rent of 7/-.
Witnesses: Kenric Pecok, William de Grene, John Dun.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, 1362.
Seal missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/256  1365, 9 Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Ellen daughter of John Wade to the lord William Glaskymowe, chaplain, of all her messuages, lands and tenements in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: William de Larketon, John de Golborne, David de Wovere, John Rathebon and Kenric Pecok.
Given at Malpas, the Thursday in the feast of St. Dionysius, 1365.
Seal missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/257  1411, 19. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Foxcote to Richard de Cholmundeley of Cholmundeley, of a croft in the township of MALPAS near the land which formerly belonged to John the rymour.
Witnesses: William de Brereton, Thomas de Brereton, Philip de Eggerton, John de Malpas and John Brydde.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 13 Henry IV.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/258  1421/2, 13. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Richard de Cholmundelogh to Thomas de Huxley, to deliver seisin to Randle de Brerton, of messuages, lands, tenements etc; in the township of MALPAS.
Given at Malpas, the Tuesday next after the feast of the Epiphany, 9 Henry V.
Seal: on tongue, red, armorial of Cholmondeley, legend “Si(g.) (Ch)olmun(delegh)”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/259  1423, 9. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William le Baxter, parson of a moiety of the Church of Malpas, to Robert Browe esq., of all his lands, burgages etc: in the townships of MALPAS, and EGGE which he has by gift and feoffment of John le Massy de Malpas and Margaret his wife.
Witnesses: Richard Cholmundelegh, Philip de Eggerton, Randle de Brereton, Urian de Eggerton and Thomas Huxley.
Given at Malpas in the feast of St. Dionysius, 2 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a cross above the letter “M”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/260  1424, 4. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Robert Fare son and heir of Nicholas Fare to Robert Browe de Wodehede esq., of his title to all the lands and tenements which descended to him on the death of the said Nicholas his father and Margaret his mother in the townships of MALPAS, GREAT EGGE and LITTLE EGGE.
Given at le Wodehede, 4. Sept., 3 Henry VI.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/261  1482/3, 8. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 39 years by Randle Brereton de Malpasse esq., to John Janenson eldest son of William Janenson late del Oldcastell, of a messuage in the township of MALPASSE (boundaries given) with the adjoining garden, at an annual rent of 2 shillings, 2 rent hens and a sufficient reaper for 2 days in harvest.
Witnesses: Richard Overton, Jenn. Howell and Randle Webster.
Given at Malpasse, 8. Feb., 22 Edward IV.
Seal: brown, ? a shrimp and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/262  1488, 4. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Mad ap David ap Mad Lloit and Matilda his wife to William Egerton de Hampton, of their title to lands in the township and fields of MALPASSE called the Hampton Hays or Hampton medoos.
Witnesses: Randle Brereton de Malpasse esq., Urian Davinport, rector of a moiety of the parish church of Malpasse, Hugh Browe, Randle Balle and John Eton.
Given at Malpasse, 4 May, 3 Henry VII.
Seals: red, 2, a saltire. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/263  1526, 14. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Humfrey Dymmok de Willyngton, gentleman, Gruffin Lloid ap Madok ap David and Edward Lloid son and heir of David Lloid ap Phelip ap Madoke to Owen Brereton and David Doddo del Egge, of a parcel of land in MALPAS with the house recently built thereon.
Given, 14. Aug., 18 Henry VIII.
Seals: brown, 3; 1, a geometric pattern; 2., letters “RL1″; 3, initial “L”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/264  1549, 29. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between John Dodde, plaintiff, and Randle Dodde, deforceant, concerning 2 messuages, 30 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 50 acres of furze and heath and 4 pence. rent in SPURSTOWE and MALPAS.
Cons. £40. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/265  (c. 1272)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in free marriage by David son of Randle clerk of le Malpas to William son of Hugh de Hebbinale and Agnes daughter of the said David, of 2 assarts in the township of WYGELOND, of which 1 lies near Coltesbache and the other Eynon Voil formerly held of David son of Randle the clerk, at an annual rent of 1 penny.
Witnesses: William de Brexun, William de Bykerton, Hugh de Ridele, William son of Hova, Kenevrec de Hegge and William the clerk de Petling.
Seal: green, a naturalistic design, legend “S. Davit. F. Randulf”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/266  late 13th Cent

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by William son of Richard de Wygelond to Hova son of Jorward de Hampton and his heirs and assigns, of a land in the township of WYGELOND which Alice widow of his father held in name of dower in the field called Neuboldesfeld.
Witnesses: William son of Hova de Wygelond, David Richard of the same, Hugh de Chedelowe, Eynon son of Hova of the same, Eynon Taylard and Richard Broun.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/267  c. 1305

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David son of Richard de Wygelond to Hova son of Jorward de Hampton his heirs and assigns, of all the land which he bought of Hugh his brother in the township of WYGELOND, 3 butts which Conyn Egelow holds of him near the Overe Wyth, 1 butt abutting on the Howe medewe, a half croft and 1 messuage with appurtenances, at an annual rent to the capital lord of 1 arrow at the feast of St. Oswald king and martyr.
Witnesses: Philip de Egerton, John de Larketon, William de Stocton, John Caderond, William son of Hova de Wygelond, Richard Pecoc de Malopassu and William de Conewey, clerk.
Seal: green, a flower head, and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/268  c. 1305

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by William le Brid and Leuka his wife, Madoc son of Yarvard and Margaret his wife, Mabel daughter of William de Ranton and Madoc son of Madoo to Hova son of Hugh del Crene his heirs and assigns, of their title to the tenement, messuage and curtilage which William de Hanton bought of Hugh Lanbard in MALPAS, at an annual rent of 2 pence to the chief lord.
Cons. 10 marks.
Witnesses: William de B(re)yn, Philip de Eggerton, David de Barton, William de Bikirton, John de Larketon, Hova son of Yarbard, Roger de Malpas and Robert the clerk.
Seals: 6; 1,2,5,6 missing from twisted tags; 3,4 seals and seal tags missing.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/269  c. 1305

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Madoo son of Madoc son of Yereward son of Thomas de Cudynton and Hugh de le Crehe of Malopassu, concerning land which the said Madoc and his ancestors said to the said Hugh and in which he now relinquishes his title, under penalty of 20 marks.
Guarantors: Madoc son of Yereward son of Thomas, Yereward his brother, Philip his brother, William le Brid, Adaf son of David son of Eythic and William son of Hugh son of Lambton.
Seal: 6; 1-3, 5-6 missing; 4, white, a geometric design. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/270  1305/6, 18. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William de Huldichis, chaplain, to John his son and his heirs, of a burgage in MALO PASSU between the burgages of William son of Hova de Hamton and Henry son of Roger the chaplain, at an annual rent of a pair of white gloves on the feast of St. Oswald, to the lord of the fee; remainder to William brother of the said John and his heirs, remainder to Alice their sister and her heirs.
Witnesses: David de Stocton, Hugh de Bikirton, William de Wigelond, Kenewreck son of Richard, John Rathebon, Richard Pekoo de Malo passu and Hugh the clerk.
Given at Malo passu, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Hilary the Bishop, 1305.
Seal: brown, fragmentary, a flower. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/271  c. 1307

Language:  Latin

Contents:
DEED OF EXCHANGE by Sir Richard de Sutton, Kt., to John de Larketon, of a messuage, 1 bovate and 10 acres of land in the township of MALO PASSU and 1 acre of land in EGGE in exchange for all his lands, tenements and lordship in BRADELEGH.
Witnesses: Sir Urian de Sancto Petro, Sir John de Arden, Sir Robert de Pulford, Kts., Richard de Foulishurst then sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, David de Stokton and Thomas de Broxon.
Seal: fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/272  1317, 30. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hugh the chaplain son of Richard de Malopassu to Richard Pecok de Malo passu and Matilda his wife, of all the lands and tenements which he has by gift of the said Richard Pecck in the township of MALOPASSU, to the said Richard and Matilda for life, remainder to Kenric their son and his heirs and assigns.
Witnesses: Hugh de Cholmundelegh, David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Larketon and William de Wygelond.
Given at Malo passu, the Monday next after the feast of St. Augustine the Pope, 1317.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/273  1317, 30. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Menan le Harper to John son of (Simon) de Wygelond and Agnes his wife daughter of Kenric the clerk, their heirs and assigns, of a piece of land in the township of WYGELOND (boundaries).
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Larketon, William de Hampton, William de Wygelond, John son of Richard and Hugh the chaplain.
Given at Malopassu on the morrow of Holy Trinity, 1317.
Seal: black, a pheon and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/274  1319/20

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by Sir John de Sutton, Kt., lord of Malopassu and Shokelache to the lord Hugh the chaplain son of Richard son of Agnes de Malopassu, of 2 burgages with curtilages and lands which Mabel mother 66 the said Hugh and Mabel daughter of Richard son of Robert formerly held at lease in the township of MALOPASSU; to the said Hugh for life, at an annual rent of 10/6, remainder to Mabel, mother of the said Hugh and her heirs.
Witnesses: Hugh de Cholmundelgh, David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Lerketon and William de Hampton.
Given at Sohokelache, the Saturday next after, the feast of St. Valentine the martyr, 13 Edward II.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/275  (1320), 25. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Suttone lord of Malopassu to William son of Philip de Eggerton and Elen his wife and their heirs, of 8½ acres of land on LE MALPAS heath, at an annual rent of 8/6, remainder to Richard le Stalker son of the said Elen and his heirs, remainder to Robert son of Hugh de Ridelegh and his heirs, remainder to William son of Urian de Eggerton, remainder to Urian father of the said William and his heirs.
Witnesses: William de Wygland, Richard Pecok, David de Malpas, William Lax and John de Wygland.
Given at Schoklage in the feast of the Annunciation, 13 ?Edward II
Seal: fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/276  1320, 26. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Sutton lord of Malopassu and Schokelache to William son of Lovecok de Malopassu, of a messuage and his share of the land and waste which the said William formerly hold of him on lease in the township and waste of MALOPASSU, with his share in the tenements, lands and waste which John son of Eynon formerly held of Richard de Sutton father of the said John de Sutton in the township of MALOPASSU, at an annual rent of 11/1, with reservation of all oak trees growing on the said land.
Witnesses: William de Hampton, Richard de Kaurdyn, Kenric the Clerk, Robert de Codintone and Robert de Rudd(ley).
Given at Schokelache, the Wednesday on the morrow of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 13 Edward II.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/277  1321, 17 May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William son of Richard Frend de Malopassu to Richard Pecok de Malopassu, Matilda his wife and their heirs and assigns, of 3 selions of land in the township of MALO PASSU (boundaries).
Witnesses: Richard de Foulishurst then sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Larketon and John Bathobun.
Given at Malopassu, the Sunday next before the feast of St. Dunstan the Bishop, 14 Edward II.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/278  1321, 29. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 12 years by John de Somori lord of Doddelegh to Richard Pecok de Malopassu, of 6 acres of land in the township of MALO PASSU (boundaries), at an annual rent of 12/-.
Witnesses: Richard de Foulishurst, David de Eggerton, Richard de Cawrthin, William de Malopassu and William de Hampton.
Given, the Tuesday next after the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 15 Edward II.
Seal: missing from tag, Parchment.
(Note: left hand margin missing.)
[no title]  DCH/C/279  1322, 16. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Thomas son of Richard Lax de Malopassu to Richard Pecok de Malopassu and Matilda his wife, of 2 selions of land in the township of MALOPASSU, in hotul field.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton, John de R(at)hobun and Hugh the chaplain.
Given at Malo passu, the Wednesday next after the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 15 Edward II.
Seal: white, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/280  1322, 22. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William son of William Duy de Malo paassu to Richard Pecok de Malopassu and Matilda his wife, of a selion and 1 butt of land in the township of MALO PASSU in the field called Hotul.
Witnesses: Richard de Foulishurst. then sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton and John Rathobun.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday in the feast of St. Alban the martyr, 15 Edward II.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/281  1322, 9. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hova son of Hova del Grene to Hova del Orene his father, of all his lands and tenements which he has by gift and demise of his said father in LE MALPAS.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, Roger de Bulkylegh, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton and Richard Pecok.
Given at Malo passu, the Monday next after the feast of St. Oswald king and martyr, 16 Edward II.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/282  1322, 10. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
AGREEMENT between Hova del Grene del Malpas and Hova his son; recites that whereas the said Hova del Grene lately granted to the said Hova his son and his heirs all his lands and tenements in LE MALPAS, at an annual rent of 40/-, and whereas the said Hova the son afterwards leased the said tenement to his father for life, now it is agreed that if the said Hova the father shall have and possess the said tenements without hindrance by his son, he shall cease to claim the said annual rent of 40/-.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/283  (1323, 23. June)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Leuca who was wife of William le Brid de Hampton to Hova del Crene de Malopassu the elder and Hova his son their heirs and assigns, of her title to the lands and tenements in LE MALPAS which belonged to William de Hampton her father.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton, Roger de Bulkylegh and Richard Pecok.
Given at Hampton, the Thursday in the vigil of St. John the Baptist, 16 Edward II.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/284  c.1324

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Walter son and heir of William son of Hugh byssop to Richard Pecock, Matilda his wife and Kenric their son, his heirs and assigns, of his title to a messuage in the township of MALOPASSU with 1 butt of land.
Witnesses: Richard de Cauwarthyn, David de Egirton, William de Hamton, John de Larketon and William de Malpas.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/285  c.1326

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by David son of Hova Wrench to Richard Pecok, Matilda his wife, Kenric their son and the heirs of the said Kenric, of all his lands, tenements etc: in MALO PASSU which descended to him by heredity from Lucy his mother, with all his share of the lands and tenements which Lucy le minor holds in name of dower.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, Hugh de Bykirton, John de Larketon, William do Hampton, William de Wygelond, John Rayebon and Thomas the clerk.
Seal: green, a squirrel and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/286  1328, 11. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Kenric son of Richard Pecok de Malopassu to William passenant de Chidebowe, of a piece of land in the township of WYGELOND (boundaries) and a sixth of his share in the lordship and joint ownership (parsonaria) of the said township.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Wygelond, William de Stooton, John Rayeboun, Hugh de Chidelowe and Thomas the clerk.
Given at Wygelond, the Monday in the feast of the octave of Easter, 1328.
Seal: green, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/287  1330, 25. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Matilda widow of Richard Pecok de Malopassu to Kenrio son of the said Richard, of a messuage in MALO PASSU called le Clos, with the land and meadow within the the said close and 4 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in the said township.
Witnesses: David de Egerton, William de Malopassu, Hugh de Bykerton, John son of John de Larketon and John Rathebonn. Given at Malopassu, the Monday next after the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 4 Edward III.
Seal: white, ?a stag courant and inscription.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/288  1331, 27. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Sir John de Sancto Petro, Lord of Pekforton, to John le Rimor son of William de Huldithes and Margaret his wife and their heirs, of his title to a messuage and curtilage in the township of MALOPASSU which the said John formerly held of him at farm, at an annual rent of 12d.
Witnesses: Sir Walter de Hopton, Kt., Davit de Eggerton, Robert de Huxlegh, William de Malopassu and John de Rathebon.
Given at Pekforton, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 5 Edward III.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/289  1332/2, 6. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Sancto Petro, Lord of Pecforton, to John de Larketon, of his share of a hedge in MALOPASSU which the said John de Larketon formerly held of him for a term of years, at an annual rent of 18d.
Witnesses: John Rathebon, William Browe, William de Malpas, Kenrio Seys de Egge and Kenric the clerk.
Given at Pecforton, the Saturday next after the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 7 Edward III.
Seal: natural wax, armorial, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/290  1333, 10. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Sir John de Sancto Petro, Lord of Peckeforton, to John le Rymour de Malopassu, of a burgage with a curtilage and 8½ acres of land in the township of MALOPASSU (boundaries), at an annual rent of 12d.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, Hugh de Bikerton, John Rathobun and John de Wygelond.
Given at Peckeferton, the Monday next after the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 1333.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/291  1339, 21. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William son of William de Hampton to John le Rimor de Malopassu and Margaret his wife and their heirs, of 4 selions of land in the township of MALO PASSU in the prestesfeld, at an annual rent of 2/-, reversion in default to the donor.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, Kenric the clerk, John Rathebonn and John de Foxcote.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday in the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 1339.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/292  1340/1, 8. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William de Hampton to Robert de Hampton his brother, of all his lands and tenements in HAMPTON, BYKERTON, EGGE, MALPAS and CUDINTON, an annual rent of 2/- issuing from 4 lands in LE MALPAS which John le Rimor and Margaret his wife hold of him, an annual rent of 2d. issuing from lands and tenements which Richard son of William de Cudinton holds of him in CUDINTON, an annual rent of 10d. issuing from lands and tenements which Madoo de Cudinton holds of him in CUDINTON, and all lands and tenements which Katherine his mother holds in the said townships in name of dower, which should revert to him after her death; to the said Robert for life.
Witnesses: John de Eggerton, William de Malpas, William de Stooton, Hugh de Bykerton and Patric de Larketon.
Given at Hampton, 8. Jan., 1340.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/293  1340/1, 9. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David son of William Dod del Cronemos to John le Rymour de Malopassu his heirs and assigns, of 4½ selions of land in the township of MALOPASSU in the fields of the Cronemos and the knol which the said John formerly held of him for a term of years (boundaries).
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton, Robert son of Roger and Kenric Pekoc.
Given at Malopassu, the Friday next after the feast of the Purification, 1340.
Seal: green, a lion rampant and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/294  1340/1, 16. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David son of William Dod del Cronemos to John le Rymour de Malopassu, of a selion of land in the township of MALO PASSU (boundaries) which the said John holds at farm of the said David at an annual rent of a rose.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, John de Wygelond, John Rathebon and Robert son of Roger de Malopassu.
Given at Malopassu, the Friday next after the feast of St. Valentine the martyr, 1340.
Seal: stitched in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/295  1341, 28. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David son of William Dod del Cronemos to John le Rymor de Malopassu, of 10 selions of land in the township of MALO PASSU with their appurtenances in the fields of CRONEMOS and del KNOLLES.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Richard de Chelmundelegh, William de Malopassu, William de Stocton and John de Wygelond.
Given at Malopassu, the Wednesday next after the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1341.
Seal: red, a lion rampant and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/296  1341, 3. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Rathebon the elder to John le Rymour de Malopassu, of a burgage with curtilage and buildings in the township of MALOPASSU (boundaries).
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, Richard de Wovere, John de Wygelond and Kenric Pecok.
Given at Malopassu, the Wednesday next after the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 1341.
Seal: brown, a lion rampant and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/297  1341, 23. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John son of John Rathebon to John le Rymour de Malopassu, of his title to a burgage and curtilage with appurtenances in the township of MALOPASSU which the said John le Rymour has by gift of John Rathebon, father of the said John Rathebon.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, Richard de Wovere, John de Wygelond and Kenric Pecok.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 1341.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/298  1345, 24. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William Glaskymowe, chaplain, to Ellen daughter of John Wade and her heirs, of his messuages, lands and tenements which he has by gift and feoffment of the said Ellen in the township of MALPAS; remainder to Kenrio Pecok his heirs and assigns.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Cholmundelegh, David de Wovere, Kenric de Cholmundelegh and William de Larketon.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 1345.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/299  1345/6, 16. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Patric son of Thomas Lax the elder de Malopassu to Kenric Pekoc, of his 2 selions of land in MALOPASSU fields (boundaries).
Witnesses: William de Hampton, Hugh de Bykyrton, John Rathebon, John de Wiggelond and Patric de Larketon.
Given at Malopassu, the Thursday next after the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 1345.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/300  1346, 28. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Patric son of Thomas Lax the elder de Malopassu to Kenric Pekoc, of 1 selion of land in the Nethirfeild of MALPAS (boundaries).
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Hampton, John Rathebon, John de Wiggelond and Patric de Larketon.
Given at Malopassu, the Friday next after the feast of St. James the Apostle, 1346.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/301  1346, 10. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Patric son of Thomas Lax de Malopassu to Kenric Pekoc, of a burgage in Depinbeche in the township of MALPAS which the said Kenric formerly held of him on lease.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malpas, William de Stocton, John Rathebon and John de Wiggelond.
Given at Malopassu, the Friday next before the feast of St. Martin in winter, 1346.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/302  1347, (29. Mar.)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Patric son of Thomas Lax the elder de Malopassu to Kenric Pekoc, of a selion of land abutting on the Holxheway which he formerly had by gift and feoffment of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, William de Malopassu, William de Stocton, John Rathebon and Thomas son of Stephen Dod de Egge.
Given at Malupasso, ?the Thursday in Holy Week, 1347.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/303  1351, 14. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Roger son of William de Malopassu to Kenric Pecoke, of his share of a piece of land in the township of MALPAS between his house and that of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Hugh de Bikurton, Patric de Larketon, William de Stocton and David de Wigelond.
Given at Malopassu, the Wednesday next after the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin and Martyr, 1351.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/304  1357, 6. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by the lord William Frend, chaplain, to William son of John le Rymour, of all his lands, burgages, tenements and windmill which he has by gift and feoffment of the said William in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, David son of William de Malpas, Hugh de Bykurton, William Stokton and David de Wygelond.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday next after the feast of Holy Trinity, 1357.
Seal: stitched in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/305  1363/4, 19. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Ellen daughter of John le Rymour del Malpas to John Jankynson, chaplain, of her share in a messuage, lands and windmill, with the reversion, which Margaret her mother holds in name of dower for life in the township of MALPAS and which the said John her father had by gift and feoffment of Sir John Seyntpiere, Kt.
Witnesses: David de Egerton, William de Cholmundlegh, David de Wovere, John Rathebon and Kenric Pecok.
Given at Malpas, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 1363.
Seal: stitched in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/306  1360, 25. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh to John son of Geoffrey Walters de Pylatenhale and Ellen his wife, of his share of a messuage between the land of John de Sutton and Kenric Pecoke, with the reversion, which Margaret who was wife of John le Rymour de Malpas has for life in name of dower, Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Richard de Cholmundelegh, David de Wovere, Kenric Pecoke and John Rathebon. Given at Malpas, the Saturday in the feast of St. James the Apostle, 34 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/307  1365/6, 10. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Kenric Pecok to John son of Robert and William Glaskymowe, chaplain, of all his messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS except the lands and tenements which he purchased of Sir John de Sutton, Kt., father of John de Sutton now Lord of Malpas, and except all the tenements which Richard Pecok his father purchased of John de Sutton aforesaid now Lord of Malpas.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, Richard de Elton, William de Norbury, William de Larketon and William del Grene.
Given at Malpas, 10, Jan., 1365.
Seal: green, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/308  1365/6, 16. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Kenric Pecok to William Glaskymow, chaplain, of all his messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which Richard Pecok his father purchased of Sir John de Sutton, Kt. grandfather of the lord John de Sutton now Lord of the castle of Shokelache.
Witnesses: Richard de Wytelegh, sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, David de Cal(vi)legh, Kenric de Cholmundelegh and John Browe.
Given at Malpas, 16. Mar., 1365.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/309  1365/6, 17. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William Glaskymow to Kenric Pecok and Elisabeth his wife, of all the messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which Richard Pecok purchased of Sir John de Sutton, Kt. grandfather of the lord John de Sutton now Lord of the castle of Shokelache, with the messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which the said Kenric purchased of Sir John de Sutton father of the said lord John de Sutton, all of which the said William formerly had by gift and feoffment of the said Kenric; to the said Kenric and Elisabeth for life, remainder to David son of William Hovaessone de Bikelegh and Margaret daughter of the said Kenric his wife and their heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: Richard de Wytelegh, sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, David de Cal(vi)legh, Kenric de Cholmundelegh and John Browe.
Given at Malpas, 17. Mar., 1365.
Seal: green, a hare and legend. Indenture. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/310  1365/6, 17. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
by William Glaskymow to Kenric Pecok and Elisabeth his wife, of all the messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which Richard Pecok purchased of Sir John de Sutton, Kt. grandfather of the lord John de Sutton now Lord of the castle of Shokelache, with the messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which the said Kenric purchased of Sir John de Sutton father of the said lord John de Sutton, all of which the said William formerly had by gift and feoffment of the said Kenric; to the said Kenric and Elisabeth for life, remainder to David son of William Hovaessone de Bikelegh and Margaret daughter of the said Kenric his wife and their heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: Richard de Wytelegh, sheriff of Cheshire, David de Eggerton, David de Cal(vi)legh, Kenric de Cholmundelegh and John Browe.
Given at Malpas, 17. Mar., 1365.
Seal: green, a hare and legend. Indenture. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/311  1366, 20. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William Frend and William Glaskymou, chaplains, to Kenric Pecok and Elizabeth his wife, of all their messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which they have by gift and feoffment of the said Kenric; to the said Kenric and Elizabeth for life, remainder to David son of William Hovaessone de Bykelegh and Margaret daughter of the said Kenric his wife and their heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Chelmundelegh, David de Wovere, John Browe and Kenric de Chelmundelegh.
Given at Malpas, 20. Oct., 1366.
Seals: red, 2, a trefoil and legend. Indenture.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/312  1369, 24. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Ellen daughter of John le Rymour to John Jankynson, chaplain, of a messuage, curtilage 1/2 acres and 1 selion of land in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: William de Cholmundelegh, David de Eggerton, David de Wovere, John de Golbron and John Browe.
Given at Malpas, the Sunday in the feast of the Nativity of of John the Baptist, 43 Edward III.
Seal: black, a figure kneeling before the Virgin and Child, and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/313  1376, 23 June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Ellen daughter of John le Rymour de Malpas to John Russel of her title to lands and tenements in the fields of MALPAS.
Witnesses: Urian de Eggerton, John de Golborn, David de Malpas, Hugh le Wryd and William de le Greve.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1376.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/314  1376, 6. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Jankynson, chaplain, to Ellen daughter of John le Rymour de Malpas, of a messuage, curtilage, 2½ acres and 1 selion of land which he has by gift and feoffment of the said Ellen in the township and fields of MALPAS. Witnesses: Urian de Eggerton, David de Malpas, John de Golborn and Hugh le Wryn de Chorleton.
Given at Malpas, the Saturday next before the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 50 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/315  1376, 8. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 30 years by Ellen daughter of John le Rymour de Malpas to John (- -), of her lands and tenements in the township and fields of MALPAS, at an annual rent of 4d. Witnesses: Urian de Eggerton, John de Golborn, Davet ( — ) and William de le Grene of Malpas.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1376.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
Note: the right hand corner of this document is missing.
[no title]  DCH/C/316  1378, 14. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John son of John Rathebon to William de Sonford, rector of the church of Wylieu, and John de Elismere, chaplain, of all his messuages, lands, tenements etc: in the township of MALPAS, WIGELOND and EGGE.
Witnesses: Urian de Eggerton, William de Buwylegh of Oteworth, David son of David de Malpas, John de Golburn and Nicholas Fare.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday in the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 1378.
Seal: brown, armorial, a fesse between 3 pheons. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/317  1385/6, 3. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John son of John Rathebon to John Russel, of his title to a burgage and curtilage in the township of MALOPASSU.
Witnesses: Sir Hugh Browe, Kt., Hugh Brydde de Chorlynton, John de Golbrone and Nicholas Fare.
Given at Malopassu, the Saturday next after the feast of the Burification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1385.
Seal: stitched in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/318  1385/6, 3. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Edyn le Rymour de Malopassu to John Russell, of his title to a burgage and curtilage in the township of MALOPPASSU.
Witnesses: Davit de Malopassu, John de Golborn, Davit de Bekelay and William de Grene.
Given at Malpas, the Saturday next after the feast of the Purification of St. Mary, 1385.
Seal: white, initial “R”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/319  1388, 28. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William del Grene of Malpas to John Janky, chaplain, of all his lands, tenements etc: in the township of MALPAS.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next before the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 12 Richard II.
Witnesses: David de Malpas, John Rathebon, John de Golburn, Thomas de Rideley and David Dod.
Seal: green, fragmentary, a heraldic beast. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/320  1388, 23. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Jankyn, chaplain, to Thomas son of William del Grene and his heirs by Matilda daughter of Thomas le Sempere his wife, of his lands, tenements etc: which he has by feoffment of the said William del Grene in the township of MALPAS.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next before the feast of St. Katherine the Virgin, 12 Richard II.
Witnesses: David de Malpas, Thomas le Sempere, William de Lauton and David Dod.
Seal: brown, letter “R” and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/321  1389, 30. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Thomas son of William de Grene to Thomas le Saymper, of all his lands, tenements etc: in the townships of MALPAS and EGGE.
Witnesses: David de Malpas, William de Bulkylegh, William de Lawton, John de Lee and David Dod.
Given at Malpas, on the morrow of St. Michael, 13 Richard II.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/322  1393, 20. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by William Sanfford, parson of the church of Welee, to Gruffyn le Wareyn and Thomas de Hinton, to deliver seisin to John Rathebon of Whichirche, of lands in the township of WYGGELOND, EGGE and MALPAS.
Given, the Saturday next before the feast of the Nativity of the Lord, 17 Richard II.
Seal: missing from tongue.
Note: attached by seal tag to no. DCH/C/316. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/323  1398, 27. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hugh del Heth, chaplain, to William le Baxter, chaplain, of all his lands and tenements which he has by gift and feoffment of Thomas del Grene in the townships of MALPAS and EGGE.
Witnesses: Richard de Spurstowe, Richard de Cholmundelegh Lord of Cholmundelegh and David del Malpas.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Augustine Bishop of England, 1398.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/324  1404, 23. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
DEED OF EXCHANGE by Kenric de Masefen to Thomas del Grene of Malpas, of a yard in the township of MALPAS called the Barkhousyord lying next the Walleway in exchange for 1 selion of land called the Steygnllond in the said township.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, David del Malpas, John del Lee and David Dod.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next before the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 5 Henry IV.
Seal: green, armorial, a chevron between 3 pheons.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/325  1407, 7. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Jena. ap Jor. ap LLywelyn Gethyn to Randle son of Sir William de Bryrton, Kt., of his title to lands, tenements etc: in the Lordship of MAELOS SAESNEG (Co. Flint) which descended to him by hereditary right after the death of Marret daughter of Jena ap Grono ap Tudo(r) his mother and Alice his sister.
Witnesses: Thomas de Bryrton, Hoell ap Mad ap Llewelyn ap Jenaf, Jor. ap Gruff Sygh and Mad ap Jenaf ap David.
Given at Bronynton, the Wednesday next before the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 Henry IV.
Seal: red, a device. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/326  1408, 10. May

Language:  French

Contents:
DEFEASANCE of a Bond in £100 by Robert Sutton to Richard de Riddeley, to observe the Award of John Weele captain of the township of Oswostre, Richard de Cholmundelegh, Thomas de Brereton, Gruffyn le Wareyn, John de Kynaston, Randle de Brereton, Thomas de Lauton and John de Golborne, concerning the Lordships, lands and tenements in debate between them as by right of their two wives, in the townships of MALEPAS, EGGE and WIGGELOND.
Given the tenth day of May, 9 Henry IV.
Seal: red, illegible.
(Note: attached to nos. DCH/C/316 and 322) Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/327  1408, 25. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Nicholas Scot, chaplain, to Nicholas Fare, of the reversion of a moiety of 8 messuages, 50 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in MALPAS and EGGE held of him by John Massy de Malpas and Margaret his wife, formerly wife of David de Bykeley, for life of the said Margaret.
Witnesses: Gilbert de Talbot, justiciar of Chester, Thomas Barnsby, chamberlain, John de Eulowe, mayor of the city of Chester, John Walsshe and Ithell Trevor sheriff of the said City.
Given at Chester, the Monday in the morrow of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 9 Henry IV.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/328  1408, 23. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
DEED OF ATTORNEY by John Mascy de Malpas and Margaret his wife, formerly wife of David de Bykeley; recites that whereas Nicholas Scot, chaplain, has granted to Nicholas Fare the reversion of a moiety of 8 messuages, 50 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in MALPAS and EGGE, which the said John and Margaret hold of the said Nicholas Scot for the life of the said Margaret, the said John and Margaret, by virtue of the said grant, have attorned to the said Nicholas Fare.
Witness: William de Staynesburne.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, 9 Henry IV.
Seals: red, 2, letter “H”; the second seal appears to have been cancelled. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/329  1412, 8 May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John Masey del Malpas and Margaret his wife to Nicholas Fare of Chester, of their title to the messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS, GREAT EGGE and LITTLE EGGE which the said Nicholas holds of them by demise for a term of years.
Witnesses: Gilbert Lord of Talbot, justiciar of Chester, Thomas de Barneby, chamberlain, Sir Laurence de Merbury, Kt., sheriff of Cheshire, Philip de Eggerton, John son of David del Malpas and Thomas de Lauton.
Given at Malpas, 8. May, 13 Henry IV.
Seals: red, 2; 1, a crown above the letter “A”; 2, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/330  1415, 14. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John le Mascy del Malpas and Margaret his wife to William le Baxter, rector of a moiety of the parish church of Malpas, of all their messuages, burgages, lands and tenements in the townships of LE MALPAS, EGGE and BYKELEY, for the life of the said Margaret.
Witnesses: Thomas de Brereton, Philip de Eggerton, Richard de Cholmundeley, John del Malpas of Hampton and John le Brydde.
Given at Malpas, the Sunday next after the feast of then Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 3 Henry V.
Seals: red, 2; 1, a device, fragmentary; 2, a device, cancelled. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/331  1421, 18. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Margaret formerly wife of William ap Jor. Thloyt de Kedynton to Eddenenet ap David ap Phelyp de Kedynton and Katherine his wife and their heirs, of all her lands and tenements in the township of MALPAS, reversion in default to the donor and her heirs.
Witnesses: Urian de Eggerton, John le Bryd de Chorlton, William le Warde de Horton, Hugh Thloyt and John Caderot.
Given at Kedynton, the Monday next after the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9 Henry V.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/332  1421/2, 12. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Richard de Cholmundelegh to Randle de Brerton his brother and his heirs and assigns, of all his messuages etc: in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: Hugh de Dutton, John le Brydde de Chorlton, William le Warde de Horton, John de Caurthyn and Thomas de Huxley.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 9 Henry V.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/333  (1425-6)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John son of David Ken(ric)son de Bradeley next Malopassu to the Lord Peter Sowthurhed, chaplain, and John Sonde de Chestur his heirs and assigns, of all his lands, tenements etc: which descend to him on the death of the said David his father in the township of WYGGELOND.
Witnesses: John Brydde de Iurlton, William Warde de Craston and David Gytlowe.
Given at Bradley, 4 Henry VI. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/334  1426, 10. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
VERDICT (Extract of Plea Roll) before Thomas Duke of Exeter, justice of the Lord King at Chester; recites that on the Monday next after the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 3 Henry VI (7. May 1425) before Richard of Werburton, sheriff of Cheshire, in his tourn at Torpurley, it was presented that David Bellyngeham de Great Egge, tailor, had stopped up a certain highway leading from the township of MALPAS to the township of DUKYNTON at MIKELEGGE by a certain fence which the said David set there on the Tuesday after the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 3 Henry VI (3. Oct. 1424), so that neither men nor animals could pass, to the great loss and harm of all the King’s subjects who were wont to pass there from time immemorial.
The Lord King caused the indictment to come before his Justice to be determined. The said David put himself on the county. The sheriff was summoned to the next court on the Tuesday after the feast of St. Hilary next coming (16. Jan. 1425) and a day was given etc:
The jury find the said David not guilty and he is quit.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/335  1428, 4. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John son of David Ken(ric)son de Bradley next Malopassu to Alice his wife, of all his lands tenements etc: which he has and which descend to him after the decease of the said David his father in the township of WYGGELOND; to the said Alice and her heirs, remainder to the heirs of William his brother, remainder to the heirs of John brother of the said William.
Witnesses: Richard Done de Croton, Thomas Wodnea and William Massie de Codynton.
Given at Bradley, the Thursday next after the feast of All Saints, 7 Henry VI.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/336  1446, 17. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Alice who was wife of Richard Scotte to John Browe, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, and William Hugynson, chaplain, of lands, tenements, mills etc: in MALPAS, HUXLEY, and GREAT EGGE.
Witnesses: Randle de Brerton, John de Brerton and David Macefen.
Given at Great Egge, the Thursday next after the feast of St. Martin the Bishop, 25 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a crown above the monogram “E.R.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/337  1446, 18. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Browe, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, and William Hugynson, chaplain, to Alice who was wife of Richard Scotte, of the premises as above (no. DCH/C/336); to the said Alice for life, remainder to Katherine daughter of Nicholas de Wetenhyll and her heirs, remainder to Richard de Cholmundeley of Cholmundeley his heirs and assigns.
Witnesses: Randle de Brerton, John de Brerton and David Macefen.
Given at Great Egge, the Friday next after the feast of St. Martin the Bishop, 25 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a device, and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/338  1450, 29. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Roger de Larketon of Broxon to John Browe, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, William Hugynson, chaplain, and Richard Medwall, chaplain, of 4½ acres of land lying near the Stonery ford (boundaries) in MALPAS.
Witnesses: John de Eggerton, esq., Randle Dod and David Macefen.
Given at Malpas, the Thursday next before the feast of All Saints, 29 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a crown above the monogram “E.R.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/339  1450, 29. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Roger de Larketon of Broxon to Philip Davidson Thomkynson, to deliver seisin of the above premises.
Given at Malpas, the Thursday next before the feast of All Saints, 29 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a crown above the monogram “E.R.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/340  1457, 2. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Randle de Brerton the elder to John Donne de Utkynton, Richard de Aston, Hamon de Caryngton and George de Caryngton, of a messuage called le Rymoreshall with appurtenances in the township of MALPAS and a messuage and 20 acres late of Richard Gogan, with appurtenances, in the township of OVERTON next Malpas.
Witnesses: Richard de Cholmeley esq., Thomas de Bulkyley of Broxon and Urian de Caurthyn.
Given, 2. June, 35 Henry VI.
Seal: red, a mullet. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/341  1471, 18. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
MORTGAGE to secure 33/4 by Urian de Cawreden to William Kereson, of a messuage in which William Overton now dwells with lands which the said William holds of the said Urian in the township of MALPASSE.
Witnesses: Urian Davinport, rector of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Randle son of Urian Brereton and Humphrey Brereton.
Given at Malpas, 18. Apr. 1471.
Seal: red, fragmentary, ? a centaur. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/342  1472, 6. July
Contents:
LEASE for 3 years by Master William Duddeley, parson of the half church of Malpas, to Richard Cholmondeley of Cholmundeley, James Lee of Aston Kuyth in the parish of Stone and Richard Cholmondoley the younger, of the half church of MALPAS with the tithes etc: pertaining, except the place reserved for the said Master William, at an annual rent of 40 marks at the town of Stafford.
Given, 6 July, 12 Edward IV.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/343  1473, 7. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John Bosvile son & heir of William Bosvile cousin and heir of John Jankynson, chaplain, deceased, to Sir John Savage, Sir William Brereton, Sir John Donne, Sir Hugh Calvelay, Kts., John Dutton son of Sir Thomas Dutton, Peter Dutton de Hatton, William Cornysh, William Lakun, Mathew Berkley, Alexander Frevile, Giles Sugdon, Urian Seintiuste, William Brereton, Humphrey Swynarton, William Basset, esq., Andrew Brereton, John Brereton, Humphrey Brereton, Urian Davenporte, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Thomas Lewys, chaplain, Florys Seyntpier, Thomas Brereton, Edward Gogh, Thomas Dommock, John Berdmore, Thomas Lokwode, William Offley, John Henne, John Lynde, Bartholemew Bonne, Richard Overton, John Cowhope, Randle Caderot and Dykyn Cowhop, of his title to messuages, lands etc: which the said John Jankynson, chaplain, formerly had by gift and feoffment of Kenric Pecok in the township of MALPAS or DEPENBACHE.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next before the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 13 Edward IV.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/344  1488, 1. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Madak ap David ap Mad Lloit and Matilda his wife to William Egerton de Hampton, of his share of land in the township & fields of MALPASSE and of lands called le Hamptonhays or Hampton medocs. Gruff(ydd) Lloit their son and heir is appointed attorney to deliver seisin.
Witnesses: Randle Brereton de Malpasse esq., Urian Davinport, rector of a moiety of the church of Malpasse, Hugh Browe, Randle Balle and John Eton.
Given at Malpasse, 1 May, 3 Henry VII. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/345  1491, 20. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by David Kerroson de le Oldcastell to William Eggerton de Hampton, of all his messuages, lands etc: in the township and fields of WYGLOND and CHYDLOWE which descended to him on the death of John Kerreson his brother.
Witnesses: Urian Davinport, rector of the parish church of Malpasse, John Wheth and David Macefen.
Given at Wygland, 20. Aug. 6 Henry VII.
Seal: red, monogram “H.S.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/346  1494, 25. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Gruff(ydd) Lloit ap Mad ap David to William Egerton de Hampton, of his title to part of the land in the township and fields of MALPASSE called le Hampton hayes or Hampton medoes which the said William had by gift and feoffment of the said Mad ap David and Matilda his wife.
Witnesses: Hugh Browe, John Hethe de Hampton and Randle Ball.
Given at Hampton in the feast of St. Aldelm the Confessor, 9 Henry VII.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/347  1497, 30. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
APPOINTMENT by Edward lord of Duddeley and Malpas, of Randle Brereton de Malpas esq., as Steward of his Lordship of MALPAS for life, receiving annually for the said office 40/-.
Given in his Manor of Hymley, the last day of April, 12 Henry VII.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/348  1521, 3. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William Warberton de Broxton, gentleman, and Margaret his wife to William Mascy son of John Mascy late of Clutton deceased and the said Margaret, of their messuages etc: in MALPAS, in a certain place called EBNALL which is in the tenure of Thomas Madoo at an annual rent of 10/-, and closes in BROXTON called great Ryddyng, and le Hall more of the annual value of 20/-; to the said William Mascye and his assigns for life, remainder to the right heirs of Edward Mascye deceased son and heir of the said John Mascy and Margaret.
Given at Malpas, 3. Dec. 13 Henry VIII.
Seals: brown, 2; 1, monogram “T.R.”; 2, letter “M”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/349  1523, 6. July
Contents:
MORTGAGE to secure £4 by William Egerton of Hampton to Dame Elen Brerton wife of Sir Randell Brerton Kt., chamberlain of Chester and Roger Brerton their son, of his third of a pasture in MALPAS called Hampton haye now in the holding of Elen Mowolde, relict of Randell Mowalde deceased.
Seal: 2, red; 1, initial “B”; 2, a geometric design.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/350  1523, 6. July
Contents:
MORTGAGE to secure £4 by William Egerton of Hampton to Dame Elen Brerton wife of Sir Randell Brerton Kt., chamberlain of Chester and Roger Brerton their son, of his third of a pasture in MALPAS called Hampton haye now in the holding of Elen Mowolde, relict of Randell Mowalde deceased.
Seal: 2, red; 1, initial “B”; 2, a geometric design. Parchment
[no title]  DCH/C/351  1528/9, 15. Mar
Contents:
MORTGAGE (Cp.) to secure 41/8 by John Warde of Capesthorne to Roger Barrow of Chester, merchant, of a toft in MALPAS, half a garden adjoining the same sometime in the holding of William Webster, 3 lands of ground in the higher field sometime in the holding of William Lopynton, all his other lands in the nether field sometime in the holding of William Huntwyke, all which premises were late in the holding of David Feraure of Chester, deceased, and now of the said Roger Barrow.
Seal: brown, a device. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/352  1543, 8. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Randle Dod of Spurstowe to John Janyn of Oldecastell son of Thomas Janyn of the same, of his share in 2 closes in MALPAS called Malpas fielde and Malpas Croft and from old times called Malpas leyes now in the occupation of the said Thomas Janyn, at an annual rent of 6d.
Given 8 June, 35 Henry VIII.
Seal: red, a geometric design. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/353  1550/1, 16. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Thomas Wright of Cholmundeley, yeoman, to Randle Brereton of Malpas esq., of all his lands etc: in WIGLANDE and CHYDDELOWE.
Given 16. Feb., 5 Edward VI.
Seal: red, a cross above the letter “W”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/354  1652, 25. Aug
Contents:
GRANT by Mary Plunkett of Malpas widow of Silvester Plunkett late of Ipstons (Co. Staffs.) esq., deceased, to the Rt. Hon. Robert Lord Viscount Cholmley of Kells and Dame Katherine his wife, of the chancel at the upper end of the South side of MALPAS parish church, called Sir Randle Brereton’s chancel, pertaining to a capital messuage called the Hall of Malpas wherein the said Mary new dwells, with the pews etc; therein; in consideration that the said Lord Cholmley shall repair the same at his own expense, and on condition that the said Mary and Mary and Dorothy Fitzwilliams, her daughters, shall have burial places therein.
Seal: red, a sheep’s head erased. (embossed). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/355  (c.1310)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David son of Philip de Crembis to the lord William de huldich, chaplain, of a burgage with the garden pertaining in the township of MALOPASSU, which he had from Ythel son of Henry and Margaret his wife, (Boundaries), at an annual rent to the capital lord of a pair of white gloves in the feast of St. Oswald king and martyr.
Witnesses: John de Larkston, Richard de Overton, John Caderowe, William son of Hova de Wygelond and John rayebonn.N/D.
Seal: green, a floral design, legend “S. D’D. fil….”, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/356  1359/60, 24. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Ellen daughter of John le Rymour to Henric de Cholmundelegh, of her title to the capital messuage in MALOPASSU which belonged to the said John her father and in which he dwelt, and to two crofts lying next to the said messuage which the said John and Margaret her mother had by gift of William de Hampton.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, David son of William del Malpas, John Rathebon, Kenric Pecok and John de Golborne.
Given at Malupassu, the Monday in the feast of St. Mathias the Apostle, 34 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/357  1360, 6. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John son of Geoffrey Walter de Pylatunhale and Ellen daughter of John le Rymour wife of the said John to Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh, of their title, which they have by right of the said Ellen by hereditary succession on the death of William le Rymour her brother, to the capital messuage in MALOPASSU which belonged to the said John her father and in which he dwelt, and to two crofts lying next to the said messuage which the said John and Margaret her mother had by gift of William de Hampton.
Witnesses: David de Wovere, Kenric Pecok, John Rathebon, David de Wygolond and John de Golborn.
Given at Malupassu, in the morrow of St. Oswald king and martyr, 34 Edward (III).
Seals: white, 2, virgin and child, fragmentary.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/358  1361, 30. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John son of John son of Robert del Malpas, chaplain, to Kenric de Cholmundelegh, of all his messuages, lands, tenements and share of a windmill in the township of MALOPASSU, with the reversion of lands and tenements which Margaret who was wife of John le Remour holds for life in the same township; remainder to the heirs male of the said Kenric, remainder to Thomas de Cholmundelegh, rector of the church of Lauton, remainder to John bastard son of the said Kenric and his heirs male, remainder to Thomas bastard son of the said Kenric and his heirs male, remainder to Hugh son of David de Cholmundelegh and his heirs male, remainder to Roger brother of the said Hugh and his heirs male, remainder to the right heirs of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: Hugh de Bykerton, David del Malpas, Kenric Pecok, John Rathebon and David de Woure, clerk.
Given at Malpas, the Thursday next after the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 35 Edward III.
Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/359  1366, 30. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Margaret daughter of William de Wygelond to the lord Thomas de Cholmundelegh, parson of the church of Lauton, of 1½ selions of land in the township of MALPAS which Alice who was wife of Roger le Taylour formerly held.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Cholmundelegh, David de Wovere, Kenric Pecok and John Rathebon.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 40 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/360  1412, 9. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Nicholas Fare de Chester, plaintiff, and John Mascy del Malpas and Margaret his wife, deforceants, concerning 10 messuages, 2 tofts, 24 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in MALPAS, GREAT EGGE and LITTLE EGGE.
Cons. A sparrow hawk. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/361  1424, 2. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Robert Browe esq., plaintiff, and Robert son of Nicholas Fare late of Chester, deforceant, concerning 10 messuages, 2 tofts, 24 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and a moiety of 10 messuages, 2 tofts, 60 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in MALPAS and EGGE.
Cons. 100 marks. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/362  1431, 22. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
EXEMPLIFICATION concerning the marriage within prohibited degrees of Hugh Dodde and Margery daughter of Robert de Ridelegh. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/363  1457, 2. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hugh Rydley to Richard de Cholmeley of Cholmeley esq., of 2 messuages and 21½ acres of land in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: John de Eggerton esq., Stephen Dodd and Thomas Tatenhale.
Given, 2. May, 35 Henry VI.
Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/364  1474, 13. Aug
Contents:
AWARD of Thomas Lord Stanley, Sir John Savage the elder and Thomas Fiton, Kts., Peres Dutton and Honkyn Maynwaryng esqs. in a dispute between Sir Randulph Brereton Kt., and Randulph Brereton his son on one hand, and William Maynwaryng of Ightfeld esq. and Thomas Maynwaryng his son on the other hand, concerning the title to lands and tenements sometime called Margaret of the Malpas in MALPAS and EGGE now in the holding of Jankyn Dod, Hugyn Stretton and Richard Caldecote for 18/4 yearly; the arbitrators award that the said Sir Randulph shall have all the said lands on payment of £66-6-8.
Seals: 5, missing from tags.
Given, 13. Aug., 14 Edward IV. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/365  1477, 5. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Randle de Brereton son of Urian de Brereton late of Malpase to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., of all his messuages, manors etc: in the County of Chester which formerly belonged to John Malpase late of Hampton and which descended to the said Randle as cousin and heir of the said John.
Witnesses: Sir William Stanley Kt., Chamberlain of Chester, Sir John Bonne, Sir Hugh Calveley Kts., Peter de Dutton, Richard Cholmeley the younger, Peter de Dutton the younger and Hugh Calveley the younger.
Given at the manor of Hampton, the monday next after the feast of the Apostles Philip and James, 17 Edward IV.
Seal: red, a device. Indenture. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/366  1481, 1. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John ap Gruffydd ap Eden to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., of his title to a messuage in LE MALPAS with lands etc: pertaining called Jankyn Ridyngis and Rippon Feldes, which John Sutton lord of Malopassu and Shoklach by charter of 26. Mar. 1320 granted to William son of Lovecok de Malopassu. Cons. 46/8.
Witnesses: Urian Davenporte, rector of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Richard Overton, Thomas Feror, John Kerryson, Eden ap Grono, Hoel Vethik and Ranulph Werburton.
Given at Malpas, 1. April, 21 Edward IV.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/367  1511/12, 4. Jan
Contents:
PRE-NUPTIAL SETTLEMENT between Sir Thomas Boteler Kt. and Sir Randulph Brereton, prior to the intended marriage of Randulph son of the said Sir Randulph and Isabel daughter of the said Sir Thomas; the said Sir Randle and Randle agree to settle estate to the annual value of £20 in the counties of Staffs., Salop, Leicester, Derby and Flint, to the use of the said Randulph and Isabell and their heirs male, for which the said Sir Thomas agrees to pay the said Sir Randulph 350 marks.
Seal: red, a device, letters “T.B.” on either side.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/368  1525, 1. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by William Eggerton de Hampton to Ellen wife of Sir Randle Brerton Kt. chamberlain of Chester and Roger Brerton their son, of his title to a third of a pasture in MALPAS called Hampton Haye.
Given at Malpas, 1. May, 17 Henry VIII.
Seal: red, a device. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/369  1582, 8. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Peter Warburton esq. and Owen Brereton, plaintiffs, Sir Randle Brereton Kt. and William Brereton of Brereton, deforceant, concerning 16 acres of land, 12 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood and 1 acre of land covered with water in MALPAS, KIDINGTON alias CUDINGTON, HORTON, CHORLETON and SHOCKLACHE OVIAT. Cons. £40.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/370  1582, 20. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by David Massye of Broxton esq. and Hugh Massie his son and heir to Sir Randle Brereton of Shocklache Kt., of their title to messuages, lands etc: in EBNALL now/late in the occupation of John Tomkyn.
Seals: red, 2, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/371  1598/9, 26. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by Hugh Dodd of Chester, gentleman, to Sir Hugh Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley Kt., of his annual rent of 6d. which Randle Jennyngs used to pay him, and all his selions, butts and parcels of land in MALPAS field.
Seal: red, a dog. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/372  1331, 24. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Margaret who was wife of Ithel son of Henry Duy de Oswaldushul to John son of Robert son of Roger de Malpas, of her title to a burgage and curtilage in the township of MALOPASSU which the said John had by gift and demise of John son of William de Huldich, chaplain.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Hampton, David de Malopassu, John Rathobun and John de Wygelond.
Given at Malopassu, the Thursday next after the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 1331.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/373  1356, 10. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 30 years by William le Romour de Malopassu, to the lord David de Malopassu, chaplain, and Margaret daughter of Isabella widow of Robert Blethyn, of a piece of land in the township of MALOPASSU and 4½ selions of land in the prestesfeld, at an annual rent of 6/8 and a mortuary of 12d.; the said David and Margaret are to rebuild the house and kiln there.
Witnesses: David son of William de Malopassu, David de Wygolond, Kenric Pecoke, David de Halghton and the lord William Frend, chaplain.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 1356.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/374  1356/7, 12. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by John de Sutton Lord of Shokkelach and Malopassu to Kenric Pecoke, of a messuage and 17 acres of land in MALPAS, at an annual rent of 17/-, owing 1 suit of court a year and a relief when it shall arise.
Witnesses: Philip de Egerton, David de Malpas, Patric de Larketon, William de Stocton, David Wiggeland and John Rathebon.
Given at Duddeley Castle, the Thursday next after the feast of the Epiphany, 30 Edward III.
Seals: 2; 1, red, armorial – in chief 2 lions passant guardant, in base a lion statant; 2, black, a cross patance, legend “(S) Johann(is) (de) Sutton”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/375  1360, 25. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh, plaintiff, and John son of Geoffrey de Pylatenhale and Ellen his wife, deforceants, concerning the third part of a messuage and 1 and a third acres of land in MALPAS.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/376  1360, 8. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 10 years by John son of Geoffrey de Pylatonhale and Ellen daughter of John le Rymour his wife to Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh, of a moiety of their share in the windmill which belonged to William le Rymour in LE MALPAS and a moiety of their lands there, at an annual rent of a rose for the moiety of the mill and 12d. for the moiety of the lands.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Richard de Cholmundelegh, David son of William del Malpas, David de Wygelond and Kenric Pecoke.
Given at Malpas, the Tuesday in the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 34 Edward III.
Seals: white, 2; 2 illegible, 1 missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/377  1366, 20. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by William Frend and William Glaskymou, chaplains, to Kenric Pecoke and Elizabeth his wife, of all their messuages, lands and tenements in MALPAS which they hold by gift and feoffment of the said Kenric; to the said Kenric and Elizabeth for life, remainder to David son of William Hovaessone of Bykelegh and Margaret daughter of the said Kenric his wife and their heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the said Kenric.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, William de Chelmundelegh, David de Wovere, John Browe and Kenric de Chelmundelegh.
Given at Malpas, 20. Oct., 1366.
Seals: red, 2, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/378  1368, 18. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 20 years by Robert son of Robert son of Roger to Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh, of a messuage, curtilage and orchard with a piece of land at the head of the said orchard, which the said Robert had by gift and feoffment of the lord Hugh his brother, in the township of MALPAS, at an annual rent of 40d. and 12d for a mortuary.
Witnesses: William de Cholmundelegh, David de Eggerton, David de Wovere, Kenric Pecoke and John Rathebon.
Given at Malpas, in the feast of the Ascension, 1368.
Seal: white, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/379  1394, 6. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hugh son of David de Chelmundelegh to Richard son of William de Chelmundelegh lord of Chelmundelegh, of all his messuage, lands and tenements in the Lordship of MALPAS, with 2 parts of a windmill there which he had by gift and feoffment of Thomas de Chelmundelegh his brother, rector of the church of Bertonlegh.
Witnesses: Sir Robert de Legh Kt., then sheriff of Cheshire, William de Brerton, David de Malpas, Philip de Egerton and William de Lauton.
Given at Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Ambrose, 1394.
Seal: black, a cross between 4 annulets and in chief a martlet, with legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/380  1472, 25. Dec

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 99 years by the Lady Jocosa Beauchamp sister and heiress of Sir Hugh Cokesey deceased to William Blethyn, of a messuage and lands in the township of MALPAS (boundaries), at an annual rent of 24/- and 1 rent hen.
Given at Witteley (Co. Worcs.), in the feast of the Nativity of the Lord, 12 Edward IV.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/381  1508, 6. June
Contents:
LEASE for 60 years by Sir John Savage Kt. and Anne his wife to Sir Randulph Brereton Kt., Chamberlain of Chester, of their messuages, lands etc: in the town and parish of MALPAS, at an annual rent of £7-0-0.
Given 6. June, 23 Henry VII.
Seals: red, 2, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/382  1563/4, 23. Jan
Contents:
BOND in £200 by Sir Randle Egerton of Wrynehill Kt. to Sir Hugh Cholmundeley of Cholmundeley Kt. to perform the covenants of indentures of covenants of equal date.
Seal: brown, a buck’s head erased. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/383  1628, 16. Oct
Contents:
BOND in £1,000 by Richard Egerton of Shocklach alias Schocklach Oviatt, esq., to Robert Viscount Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley, to perform the covenants of an indenture of equal date.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/384  1366, 25. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by William de Stokton, bastard, to Kenric son of David de Cholmundelegh, of his title to the lands and tenements in the township of MALPAS, lying in Cronemossefeld, which the said Kenric holds of him on lease.
Witnesses: David de Egerton, John Rathebon, David de Wovere and Kenric del Lee.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the feast of Pentecost, 40 Edward III. Seal: red, armorial, fragmentary.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/385  1394, 6. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Thomas son of David de Chelmundlegh, rector of Bertonlegh, to Richard son of William de Chelmundlegh, of his title to messuages, lands, tenements and 2 parts of a windmill which the said Richard has by gift and feoffment of Hugh brother of the said Thomas.
Witnesses: Sir Robert de Legh Kt., then sheriff of Cheshire, William de Brerton, David del Malpas, Philip de Egerton, and William de Lauton.
Given at le Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Ambrose Bishop and Confessor, 1394.
Seal: black, armorial of Cholmondeley, legend “Thomas de Cholmon.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/386  (1418, 5. Apr.)

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Nicholas Scot, chaplain, plaintiff, and Nicholas Fare and Margaret his wife, deforceants, concerning a moiety of 8 messuages, 50 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in MALPAS and EGGE which Margaret who was wife of David de Bykeley holds for life. Cons. a sore sparrow hawk.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/387  1424, 1. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Robert Browe, plaintiff, and David son of William del Malpas de Hampton and Margaret his wife, deforceants, concerning 10 messuages, 2 tofts, 24 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in MALPAS, GREAT EGGE and LITTLE EGGE.
Cons. 100 marks. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/388  1425, 28. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John Blanchard and Matilda his wife, daughter and heiress of John de Hampton, to Randle de Brereton, of all their messuages, lands etc: in the township and fields of MALPAS which came to the said Matilda as her share of the lands and tenements which belonged to the said John her father, at the time of their partition.
Witnesses: Richard de Cholmundeley, Philip de Eggerton, William Baxter, rector of a moiety of the church of Malpas, David Macefen and Richard Baxter.
Given at Malpas, the Saturday next after the feast of St. James the Apostle, 3 Henry VI.
Seals: 2; 1, missing from tag; 2, red, initial “H”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/389  1457, 2. May

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Hugh de Rydley to Richard de Cholmeley of Cholmeley esq., of a messuage formerly in the tenure of Robert Govet and 3/4 free rent issuing from a messuage which William Duy holds in the township of MALPAS.
Witnesses: John de Eggerton, Thomas Tatenhale and Stephen Dod.
Given, 2. May, 35 Henry VI.
Seal: red, initial “P”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/390  1457, 2. May
Contents:
DEFEASANCE of the above grant by Richard of Cholmeley esq., to Hugh of Rydley; the said messuage and free rent are to be held in mortgage to secure 11/-.
Given, 2. May, 35 Henry VI.
Seal: red, initial “P”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/391  1468/9, 13. Feb

Language:  Latin

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GRANT in fee by John Overton, son and heir of Richard Overton, and Margaret his wife, daughter and heiress of John Caderot, to Randle son of Sir Randle Brereton Kt., of their messuages, lands, tenements etc: which formerly belonged to the said John Caderot in the townships of MALPAS or DEPENBACHE.
Witnesses: Thomas Lord Stanley, justice of Chester, Sir William Stanley, chamberlain of Chester, Peter Dutton esq., Urian Davenport, parson of the church of Malpas, Humphrey Brereton de Malpas, David son of William Mesefen de Malpas and John Webster de Malpas.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the vigil of St. Valentine, 8 Edward IV. Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/392  1478, 23. Sept

Language:  Latin

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QUITCLAIM by Randle ( – ) to Richard Cholmundeley, of his title to lands, tenements etc: in the township of MALPASSE.
Given: 23. Sept. 18 Edward IV.
Seal: missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/393  1500, 20. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by Roger Philip, son and heir of Philip ap Madoc formerly of Halghton, to Sir Randle Brereton de Malpas Kt., of his share in a close of land in the township of Malpas in a place called Hamptonshey, which David Mason formerly held of him on lease and which descended to him after the death of Margaret Verch Gruff ap Morgant Goch his mother.
Witnesses: Randle de Werberton, John Keryson, Richard Overton, Randle Lloit and Thomas Stocton.
Given at Malpas, 20. June, 15 Henry VII.
Seal: red, initial “T”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/394  1510/11, 7. Feb
Contents:
LEASE for 60 years, by John Savage esq., son and heir of Sir John Savage Kt., to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., chamberlain of Chester, of his messuages, lands etc: in the town and parish of MALPAS, at an annual rent of £7-0-0.
Given, 7. Feb., 2 Henry VIII.
Seal: black, a bird and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/395  1514/15, 13. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Sir Randle Brereton Kt., Sir Thomas Hanmer Kt., John Brereton, clerk, and Richard Cholmundeley esq., plaintiffs, and Sir John Savage the younger Kt., deforceant, concerning 30 messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 100 acres of marshland and 200 acres of heath in WIGLOND, MALPAS, ISCCYD, AGGETON and CHIDLOWE. Cons. £500.
Given, the Tuesday next before the feast of St. Valentine the martyr, 6 Henry VIII. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/396  1514/15, 16. Mar

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GRANT in fee by Sir John Savage the younger Kt., to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., Sir Thomas Hanmer Kt., John Broreton, clerk, and Richard Cholmondeley esq., of all his messuages, cottages etc: in the townships of ISCOYDE, WIGLONDE, AGGETON, CHIDLOWE, MALPAS and FOULWICHE (Cos. Chester & Flint).
Witnesses: Owen Brereton, John ap Jenkyn and William Carryson.
Given, 16. Mar., 6 Henry VIII.
Seal: red, virgin and child. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/397  1514/15, 17. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Sir John Savage the younger Kt., to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., Sir Thomas Hanmer Kt., John Brereton, clerk, and Richard Cholmundeley esq., — premises as no. DCH/C/395, to the use of the said Sir Randle his heirs and assigns.
Given, 17. Mar., 6 Henry VIII.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/398  1514/15, 24. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Sir Randle Brereton, John Brereton, clerk, and Richard Cholmondeley esq., to Sir Thomas Hanmer, of their title to 30 messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 300 acres of woodland, 100 acres of marsh, 200 acres of heath, 1 salt pit and a water mill in WIGLONDE, MALPAS, ISCOYDE, AGGETON, CHIDLOWE, CUDYNGTON and FOULWYCHE.
Given, 24. Mar., 6 Henry VIII.
Seals: brown, 3, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/399  1542, 16. Apr
Contents:
WILL (Proved 11. Aug. 1532 (sic)) of Davyd Morys of Malpas.
He directs that he is to be buried in Malpas Church and bequeaths to the said church the sum of 6/8; to Sir Thomas Dod his “gostly father” 3/4, to pray for his soul; to his master Rondull Brereton of Malpas esq., all his lands and tenements except a close called keyetona in the County of Flint which he bequeaths to Edward Janyn on payment of an outstanding debt of 13/4 to his executors, to be used towards his funeral expences; and if the said Edward will not pay the said sum, he directs the said Randle Brereton to pay him 20/- which he received from the said Edward in part payment of the said close; he bequeaths 2 shirts and his hose to his sister, his doublet to John Palmer, his cap and shoes to Rafe Boswell and his jacket to John Janyn, who is to yield for the same a taper to burn before our Blessed Lady. Elizabeth Brereton and Sir Thomas Dod are appointed executors.
Witnesses: William Colbron, Edward Precket and Rauf Jankeynson of Rystow. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/400  1582/3, 21. Jan

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FEOFFMENT by David Massye of Broxton esq. and Hugh Massye, his son and heir, to Sir Randle Brereton of Shocklach Kt., of a messuage in EBNALL now in the tenure of John Tomkyn.
Seals’ brown, 2, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/401  1583, 12. Apr
Contents:
GRANT (Cp.) by Sir Rondulphe Brereton of Malpas Kt., to William Brereton of Brereton esq., of an annual rent of 6/8 issuing out of closes in MALPAS called Goodmore and Ripton.
Seal: brown, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/402  1587, 23. Nov
Contents:
BOND in £1,000 by Mary and Jane Dodde of London, spinsters, to Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas Kt., to secure his title to manors, lordships, messuages etc: in MALPAS, WIGLAND, SHOCKLEDGE, EDGE, NEWBOLD, CARDEN, YPSTONES, CRESWALL, BLYMHILL, BESFORD and OWSACRE (Cos. Chester, Staffs., Salop and Flint), sometime the property of Sir Ranulph Brereton Kt., great grandfather of the said Sir Randle.
Seal: red, letters “T.S.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/403  1588, 15. Apr

Language:  Latin

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FINAL CONCORD between Sir Randle Brereton Kt., plaintiff, and John Leche, gentleman, deforceant, concerning 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 8 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, 2 acres of woodland and 2 acres of furze and heath in MALPASSE. Cons. 100 marks.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/404  18th Cent
Contents:
WRAPPER marked “Malpas Begins No 21 Ends No 40″.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/405  1244, 1. Apr

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AGREEMENT between the lord Robert Patric and Robert de Bulkilegh, whereby the said Robert Patric demises to the said Robert de Bulkilegh for 8 years, all the bailiwick of his tenants of MALOPASSU, for 7 marks; and the said Robert de Bulkilegh shall appoint suitable serjeants for the said bailiwick and by them shall remove and answer to the said Robert Patric for any transgressors.
Witnesses: David de Colborne, Alexander de Bonebury, William de Henlegh, clerk, William de Bestan, William de Ridlegh, William de Spurstow, Kenewric de Bikerton and William Taylehard.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/406  c. 1296

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QUITCLAIM by Sir Roger de Monteath Kt., seneshal of Chester, to William son of Gerard and his heirs, for his homage and service, of all his land of LOWER BRADELE, at an annual rent of 1d.
Witnesses: the lord Reginald de Grei, then justiciar of Chester, the lord Hamon de Massy, the lord William de Venables, the lord Richard de Massy, the lord John de Cepping, Richard Doun, Henry son of Robert de Frotisham, Philip de Ponte and John de Bradele.
Seal: green, a man’s head, legend “S. Roger de …”
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/407  1322, 9. Aug

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GRANT in fee by Hova son of Hova del Crene to Hova del Crene his father, for life, of all the lands and tenements which he has by gift and demise of the said Hova in LE MALPAS.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, Roger de Bulkylegh, William de Malopassu, William de Hampton and Richard Pecok.
Given at Malopassu, the Monday next after the feast of St. Oswald king and martyr, 16 Edward II.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/408  1323, 6. May
Contents:
LICENCE (18th Cent. copy) by Roger Bp. of Coventry and Lichfield to Hugh Lord Cholmondelegh, for divine service to be celebrated in Cholmondley chapel without prejudice to the mother church of Malpas. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/409  1332, 28. Apr

Language:  Latin

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LEASE for 39 years by Sir John de Sancto Petro Kt., lord of Peckefordton, to John le Rimour de Malopassu, of a messuage, curtilage and 8½ acres of land in the township of MALOPASSU which he formerly held at farm, at an annual rent of 12d.
Witnesses: David de Eggerton, David de beston, William de Malopassu, John Rathebun and John de Wyggelond.
Given at Peckefordton, the Tuesday after the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, 1332.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/410  1333, 1. May

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MORTGAGE to secure 8/4, by Eynon goch ap Eynon ap Gronow to David ap Wyon ap Eden his heirs and assigns, of 1 acre of land in Chathul wood (boundaries).
Witnesses: Griffud ap Jorward, Voil Morgant his brother, Madow Vachran Griffud ap Gronow Blethyn Vachrau.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/411  1346, 13. Jun

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LEASE for 20 years by Kenric Pekoc de Malopassu to Patric Lax, of a moiety of 1 burgage and curtilage in the township of MALPAS which the said Patric formerly held of the said Kenric, at an annual rent of 18d. The said Patric leases to the said Kenric for 20 years, a burgage and curtilage in DEPINBECHE in Malpas, at an annual rent of 2/2.
Witnesses: William de Stocton, John Rathebon the elder, John de Wiggelond, Patric de Larketon and William de Hampton.
Given at Malopassu, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Barnabas, 1346.
Seal: white, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/412  1352, 25. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 26 years by William son of Hova del le Grene to David de Wygelond, of a burgage with appurtenances which William son of Richard his uncle held at farm of the lord Hugh del Halx, chaplain, his brother, (Boundaries), in MALOPASSU, at an annual rent of a pepper corn.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, David son of William de Malopassu, William de Stocton, John Rathebon and Henry Pecoke.
Given at Malopassu in the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, 1352.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/413  1353, 29. Sept

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DEMISE for 8 years by William son of Hova del Grene of Malopassu to Robert le Ookscheter de Malopassu, of 6 selions of land which the said Robert formerly held of him in the fields MALOPASSU, at an annual rent of 2/-.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, Hugh de Malopassu, Kenric Pecoke, the lord William Frend, Thomas le Belewe, then parson of the church of Hartehull.
Given at Malupassu, the Tuesday in the morrow of the Epiphany, 1353.
Seal: black, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/414  1356, (24. June)

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LEASE for 30 years by William le Remour to the lord David del Malpas, chaplain, of a messuage in the township of MALPAS (boundaries) and 4½ selions of land in the field called le prestusfeld; to the said David, and Margaret daughter of Isabella relict of Robert Blethyn, at an annual rent of 6/8 and 12d. in the name of a mortuary; and the said David and Margaret shall build at their own cost a convenient dwelling house and kiln and another house within the said term, if possible.
Witnesses: David de Wygelond, Kenric Pecoke, William Frend.
Given at Malupassu, in the feast of St. John the Baptist, 1356.
Seal: brown, a hare and legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/415  1357/8, 25. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Joan daughter of John le Rymour de Malopassu to Richard de Cholmundelegh, to deliver seisin to Kenric de Cholmundelegh, of her lands, meadows and mill which descended to her on the death of William her brother, with the reversion of the lands and tenements which Margaret widow of the said John le Rymour holds.
Given at Malopassu, the Sunday next after the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 32 Edward III.
Seal: white, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/416  1359/60, 22. Feb

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GRANT in fee by Margaret who was wife of John le Rymour to Kenric de Cholmundelegh, of all her share of the capital messuage which belonged to the said John in MALOPASSU, with 2 crofts lying near the same which the said John and Margaret held jointly by gift of William de Hampton.
Witnesses: Philip de Eggerton, David son of William del Malpas, John Rathebon, Kenric Pecok and John de Golborn.
Given at Malupassu, the Saturday in the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 34 Edward III.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/417  1385, 29. Nov

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LEASE for life by John Russel to Agnes Inse, of 2 parts of a burgage and curtilage and 2 parts of lands which formerly belonged to Elen le Remour, on condition that if the said John should alienate the third part of the said lands, the said Agnes should have preference, at an annual rent of 2d. for the said third part when she thus acquires it.
Witnesses: Sir Hugh Browe Kt., John Colborne, Davit de Bekelay, Nicholas Fare and Hugh Bryd.
Given at Malpas, the Wednesday next after the feast of St. Agatha, 1385.
Seal: stitched in linen bag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/418  1394, 6. Apr

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DEMISE for 39 years by Hugh (son) of David de Chelmundlegh to Richard son of William de Chelmundlegh lord of Chelmundlegh, of all his messuages, lands and tenements in the township of LE MALPAS which he holds of Sir John de Sutton Kt.
Witnesses: William de Brerton, David del Malpas and Philip de Egerton.
Given at le Malpas, the Monday next after the feast of St. Ambrose the Apostle and Confessor, 17 Richard II.
Seal: black, a cross moline between 4 annulets and in chief a martlet, legend. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/419  1395, 15. June

Language:  Latin

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LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Thomas le Saymper to Hugh Dod de Cholmundel egh, to deliver seisin to the lord Hugh del Heht, chaplain, in all the lands and tenements which he has by gift and feoffment of Thomas Grebe in the townships of MALEPAS and EGGE.
Witnesses: Richard de Sporstowe, Richard de Cholmundelegh, lord of Cholmundelegh and David de Malpace.
Given at Bonebury, the Tuesday next after the feast of St. Barnabas, 18 Richard II.
Seal: on tongue, red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/420  1414, 30. Oct

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EXEMPLIFICATION by Walter Bullock, licenciate of the Cathedral Church of Lichfield, of presentations to a moiety of the Church of MALPAS:-
1384, April 7. At Heywood. Hugh son of David de Malpas.
Presented by William son of Lord William de Brereton Kt., patron.
- – Master John, priest. Presented by John de Sutton, son and heir of John de Sutton, one time lord of Dodeley, patron.
(1384), Aug. 2. At Chester. John Hynkeley, priest. Presented by Lord John de Sutton, lord of Malpas, patron.
(1384), Sept. 10. At Heywood. John Hynkeley, priest. Presented by the lord John de Sutton of Duddeley Kt., patron.
1392, Mar. 27. In the Palace of Lichfield. Thomas Hilton. priest. Presented by the lord John Sutton.
139(3), Mar, 5. At Heywood. Thomas Hilton, priest, in the person of John (Bradsham) his procurator.
Presented by the Lord King, by reason of a Recovery in Chancery against John Hynkeley, clerk.
1337, Aug. 1. At Wynewyk. Hugh de Pemberton, clerk.
Presented by the lord John de Sancto Petro Kt., patron.
1370, Apr. 13. John Bacoun, clerk. Presented by Prince (Richard) by reason of the wardship of the lands and heirs of John de Sutton Kt., deceased.
1370, Nov. 22. At Heywod. Lord Thomas Delves, priest.
Presented by Henry de Delves, attorney of the lord John de Delves Kt., by right of the said Sir John and Isabella his wife, which said Sir John and Isabella recovered a moiety of the lordship of Malopass with the Advowson, of the Prince of Wales and the lord John Sutton Kt.
1397, Sept. 28. The lord Simon Clement, chaplain. Presented by lord Walter Cokesey Kt.
Seal: official seal of the Consistory of Lichfield, fragmentary, on tag.
Given at Lichfield, 30. Oct., 1414 Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/421  1416/17, 3. Feb

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WILL (Proved before Dean Christian of Broxon in Malpas Parish Church, 15. Feb., 1416/17) of Margaret wife of John del Heth; she bequeathes a gown of green cloth, a red tunic and her ornamental head-dresses to Alice daughter of Randle Dod, a belt made of silk barred with silver to her mother, and the remainder of her goods to her parents, for the salvation of her soul. Randle Dod and her father are appointed executors, and John del Heath her husband supervisor of her will.
Witnesses: Richard de Boterley, chaplain and Ughtred le Bryd.
Given at Broxon, the Wednesday next after the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1416.
Seal: red, a crowned “R”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/422  1428, 22. July

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GRANT in fee by William Baxter, rector of a moiety of the parish church of Malpas, to John de Holande, rector of the parish church of Hanley, and Hugh de Bulkyley of Wore, of all his messuages, lands etc: which he has by gift and feoffment of Robert de Bulkyley of Broxon.
Witnesses: Hugh de Dutton, John de Dutton, Philip de Egerton, Randle Dodde and Thomas Brydde.
Given at Broxon, the Thursday next after the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, 6 Henry VI.
Seal: green, a cross above the letter “M”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/423  1428, 22. July

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Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by William Baxter to William Ferror, to deliver seisin of the above.
Seal: green, a cross above the letter “M”.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/424  1431, 7. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT in fee by John de Holande, parson of Hanley, and Hugh de Bulkyley of Wore, to Henry Waterward, parson of Tylston, and William Hugynson, chaplain, of all the messuages, lands etc: which they have by gift and feoffment of William Baxter, late rector of Malpas.
Witnesses: Hugh de Dutton, John de Dutton, Philip de Egerton, esq.s, Randle Dodde and Thomas Brydde.
Given at Broxon, the Saturday next after the feast of St. Ambrose the Bishop, 9 Henry VI.
Seals: 2; 1, red, letter “M”; 2, missing from tag.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/425  1466, 24. July
Contents:
PRE-NUPTIAL SETTLEMENT between Sir Rondulph of Brereton Kt., and Thomas Domok, gentleman. It is agreed that Thomas Vachr.son of the said Thomas shall wed Anne daughter of the said Randle; that the said Randle shall pay to the said Thomas 40 marks – 10 on the day of the espousal, 5 at the feast of the Annunciation next coming, 5 at Michaelmas, and 10 marks yearly until the said sum is fully paid; that if Thomas Vachr. shall predecease his father, the said Thomas Domok shall pay to the said Ann yearly, 5 marks rent; and that if the said Thomas Vachr. does not wish to live with his father but “rather goo to his owne house”, the said father shall give him lands to the value of 10 marks.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/426  1466, 26. July
Contents:
LEASE for 3 years by Master William Duddeley, parson of the half church of the Malpas, to Richard Cholmondley of Cholmondley and James Lee of Aston in the parish of Stone, of the said half church of MALPAS with the tithes, issues and profits pertaining, except the place which is reserved for the said Master William, at an annual rent of £30 payable at the town of Newporte (Co. Salop).
Seals: red, 3; 1, elephant & castle; 2, pictorial; 3, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/427  1468/9, 13. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by John Overton, son and heir of Richard Overton, and Margaret his wife, daughter and heiress of John Caderot, to Urian Davenport, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, to deliver seisin to Randle son of Sir Randle Brereton Kt., of all their messuages, lands etc: in the township of MALPAS or DEPENBACH, which belonged to John Caderot.
Witnesses: Sir Thomas Stanley, Kt., justiciar of Chester, Sir William Stanley, Kt., chamberlain of Chester, Peter Dutton esq., Urian Davenport, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Humfrey Brereton de Malpas, David son of William Mesefende Malpas and John Webster de Malpas.
Given at Malpas, the Monday in the vigil of St. Valentine, 8 Edward IV. Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/428  1468/9, 26. Feb

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Contents:
GRANT in fee by Randle son of Sir Randle Brereton to Sir John Savage, Sir William Brereton, Sir John Doune, Sir Hugh Calveley, Kt.s, John Dutton, son of Sir Thomas Dutton Kt., Peter Dutton de Hatton, William Cornysh, William Lakun, Matthew Barkeley, Alexander Frevile, Giles Sugdon, Urian Seintiuste, William Brereton, Humphrey Swynarton and William Basset, esq.s, Andrew Brereton, John Brereton, Humphrey Brereton, Urian Davenport, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Thomas Lewys, chaplain, Florys Seintpier, Thomas Brereton, Edward Gogh, Thomas Dommok, John Berdmore, Thomas Lokwode, William Offley, John Henne, John Lynde, Bartholemew Bowne, Richard Overton, John Cowhope, Randle Caderot and Dykyn Cowhope, of all his messuages, lands etc: which recently belonged to John Caderot in the townships of MALPAS or DEPENBACHE, and which he recently had by gift and concession of John Overton, son and heir of Richard Overton and Margaret his wife, daughter and heiress of the said John Caderot.
Witnesses: John Earl of Shrewsbury, Sir Thomas Stanley, justiciar of Chester, Sir William Stanley, chamberlain of Chester, William son of the lord William of Dudley, parson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, Sir John Maynwarynge Kt., Sir Robert Fouleshurste, Kt., Sir John Bromley Kt., Richard Wotton, chaplain, John Webster, William Overton, and Thomas Bailly de Malpas.
Given at Malpas, the Sunday next after the feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, 8 Edward IV.
Seal: red, a device. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/429  1472, 10. July
Contents:
LEASE for 3 years by Master William Duddeley, parson of the half church of Malpas, to Sir William Stanley Kt., chamberlain of Chester, of the half church of MALPAS, with the tithes, issues and profits, except the place reserved for the said Master William, at an annual rent of £30 payable at the town of Stafford.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/430  1472/3, 20. Feb

Language:  Latin

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ARBITRATION of William Sayse, David Masfyn, David Malpas and Henry Brid, in a dispute between Richard Ridley and David Broo, to the effect that the lands and tenements in the parish of MALPAS, which are in dispute, should be equally divided. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/431  1474/5, 31. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
QUITCLAIM by William Egerton, son of Sir John Egerton de Egerton, brother of Philip de Eggerton esq., to Randle Caderoth and Ellen his wife, of his title to all his lands, tenements etc: which he recently had by gift and feoffment of Philip Malpasse de London, merchant, in the township and fields of KYDDYNTON next MALPASSE.
Given, the last day of January, 14 Edward IV.
Seal: red, a pheon. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/432  1474/5, 11. Mar
Contents:
AWARD of Peres Dutton of Hatton esq., in a dispute between Sir Randulph Brereton Kt., Randulph his son and heir, Humfrey Brereton, brother of the said Sir Randulph, Richard Swynnarton, Robert Brereton, Edward Sonde, William Kerreson, David Macefen, Jankyn Webster and Thomas Mohalde on the one hand, and Sir James Lee Kt., Richard Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley the elder esq., and Richard Cholmondeley, his son and heir, on the other hand; the said Arbitrator awards that the said Sir Randulph shall pay £40 to the said Richard Cholmondeley the elder (as specified), in satisfaction of all actions, debts etc: between the said parties, except suits between the said Richard Cholmondeley the elder and David Macefen for the time that the said David was his proctor of his part of Malpas Church; and that the said Richard
[no title]  DCH/C/438  1507, (?6. Apr.)
Contents:
INQUISITION POST MORTEM (extract) of William Brereton, who died seised in demesne as of fee tail of a quarter of a moiety of the manor of MALPAS and a moiety of the other quarter of the said moiety, with the advowson of the fourth turn of the moiety of the church of Malpas, the second turn of the church of TYLSTON and the advowson of the chapel of HERTHULL; the said quarter and the moiety of the other quarter being held of the Lord King as Earl of Chester by one twentieth of a Barony, and being of the annual value of £40.
There is a note to the effect that Sir John Dudley also had the advowson of the said churches. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/439  1514/15, 11. Jan
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Sir John Savage the younger Kt., son and heir of Sir John Savage of Henley (Co. Worcs.) Kt., to Sir Randolf Brereton Kt., of all the lands, tenements etc: in the parish of MALPAS which he holds in demesne or otherwise, or which Elizabeth Skryven wife of Thomas Skryven holds for life, or which shall descend to the said John from the said Elizabeth, or after her decease as cousin and heir to Rauf Bostok or William Bostok his son and heir. Cons. £66-13-4.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/440  1514/15, 11. Jan
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Sir John Savage the younger Kt., son and heir of Sir John Savage of Henley (Co. Worcs.) Kt., to Sir Randolf Brereton Kt., of all his lands, tenements etc: in the parish of MALPAS which he holds in demesne or otherwise, or which Elizabeth Skryven wife of Thomas Skryven holds for life, or which shall descend to the said John from the said Elizabeth, or after her decease as cousin and heir to Rauf Bostok or William Bostok his son and heir. Cons. £66-13-4.
Seal: red, letter “H”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/441  1515, 19. Jul

Language:  English and Latin

Contents:
INQUISITION POST MORTEM (copy) of Elizabeth late wife of Randle Bostoke esq., taken at Chester in the Common Hall of Pleas, before Sir Randle Egerton esq., escheator of Cheshire, on the oaths of Thomas Legh of High Legh and others (10 names); they find that the said Elizabeth died seised in demesne as of free tenure for life, of 10 messuages, 500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and 100 acres of turbary in HUXLEY, ECCLESTON and WETENHALL, by assignment and gift of the said Randle Bostoke in name of dower and jointure; that the reversion is to the said Randle and his heirs; that the said messuages, lands and tenements in HUXLEY are held of the abbot of the monastery of St. Werburgh, but by what service they do not know, and are of the value of £4; that the said messuages etc: in ECCLESTON are held of the heirs of John Stanley of Elford esq., in socage, and are of the annual value of 26/8; that the said messuages etc: in WETENHALL are held of the Lord King as Earl of Chester in chief, by the service of one fifth part of a knight’s fee, and are of the annual value of £3; that the said Elizabeth held in dower 20 messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 300 acres of woodland, 100 acres of marsh, 200 acres of heath, 1 water mill and a salt pit in WIGLANDE, MALPAS, ISCOYDE, AGGETON, CHIDLOWE, CUDYNGTON and FULWICHE of Sir Edward Sutton Kt., lord of Dudley, in socage and by an annual rent of 9d., and that they are of the annual value of £7, and that the reversion was to Sir John Savage the younger Kt., his heirs and assigns, who bargained and sold it (11. Jan. 1514/15) to Sir Randle Brereton; they further testify that the said Elizabeth died on the Sunday next before the feast of St. Valentine the martyr last past (11. Feb. 1514/15) and that Sir John Savage the younger Kt., is cousin and next heir of the said Randle and Elizabeth.
Taken, the Thursday next before the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, 7 Henry VIII. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/442  1516/17, 12. Jan

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by Sir Edward Sutton lord Dudley to Sir Henry Wyatt, treasurer of the King’s chamber, of the advowson, presentation and free disposition of the parish church of MALPAS at the next vacancy. Seal: red, fragmentary.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/443  1524, 11. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 21 years by Sir John Duddeley Kt., son and, heir of Elizabeth Viscountess Lyle, to William Eggerton de Hampton and Margery Webster, widow, of a third of a field in MALPAS called Kayefelde, now in the tenure of the said William and Margery, at an annual rent of 8d.
Given in the feast of St. Martin, 16 Henry VIII.
Seals: 2; 1, missing from tag; 2, seal and seal tag missing.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/444  1524, 11. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 30 years by Sir John Duddeley Kt., son and heir of Viscountess Lyle, to David Boswell de Malpas, of parcels of land in MALPAS, in fields called Creswall hill and Ballfield, now in the tenure of the said David, at an annual rent of 2/-.
Given in the feast of St. Martin, 16 Henry VIII.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/445  1524, 11. Nov

Language:  Latin

Contents:
LEASE for 35 years by Sir John Duddeley Kt., son and heir of Elizabeth Viscountess Lyle, to William Tailior de Malpas, of a messuage in MALPAS, now in the tenure of the said William, with sufficient turbary on BYKLEY HETH, at an annual rent of 10/-; the said Sir John covenants to provide sufficient timber for the repair and maintenance of the said messuage.
Given in the feast of St. Martin, 16 Henry VIII.
Seal and seal tag missing. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/446  1527/8, 20. Mar
Contents:
FOUNDATION DEED of MALPAS FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, by Sir Randulph Brereton of Malpas Kt., chamberlain of Chester.
Seal: red, a device. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/447  1528, 26. Mar

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FEOFFMENT by Owen Brereton and David Dodde of le Egge to Sir William Pole Kt., Thomas Hanmer son and heir of Sir Thomas Hanmer Kt., Richard Cholmondely esq., Robert Harcourte son and heir of John Harcourte esq., Philip Eggerton son and heir of Philip Eggerton esq., Humphrey Dymoke of Wyllyngton, John Croghton of Croghton, Richard Golburn of Overton, William Eggerton of Hampton, John Heth of Overton, Ranulph Lloyd, William Kerreson of Bradeley, John ap John ap Jankyn, Robert Lloyd of Iscoyd, John Dodde of Shoklache and Thomas Caldecott, of a parcel of land in MALPAS on which a house has recently been built as a free school, recently purchased from Humphrey Dymoke of Wyllyngton, gentleman, Gruffydd Lloyd ap Mad ap David and Edward Lloyd son and heir of David Lloyd ap Phelip ap Mad. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/448  1528, 26. Mar
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DEED TO DECLARE USES of the above feoffment (no. DCH/C/447); the said feoffees are to stand seised of the above premises to the use and maintenance of the said free grammar school and for the payment of the stipend of the said schoolmaster.
Seals: red, 2; 1, virgin and child; 2, initial “R”. Parchment.
(Note: this deed annexed to no. DCH/C/447).
[no title]  DCH/C/449  1528, 26. Sept
Contents:
FEOFFMENT by Randle Brerton of Malpas esq., to Sir Thomas Southworthe Kt., George Bothe esq., Philip Eggerton gentleman, son and heir of Philip Eggerton esq., Richard Bulde and Henry Kyghleye esq., David Dodd of Egge and William Plumtre, clerk, of all his manors, messuages etc: in MALPAS, SHOKLAGE OVIET, CHURCHE SHOKLAGE, OVERTON, HAMPTON, TUSSYNCHAM, MACEFEN, EGGE, BYKERTON, BROXTON, LARKETON, CUDYNGTON, DOKYNTON, CODYNGTON, ALDERSEY, CLUTTON, ROWTON, CHURCHENHETHE, TYLSTON, CHORLETON, LEEY, NEWBOLD, WHICHALGHE, WYGLANDE, AGTON, BRADELEYE and FOULEWICHE (Co. Chester), OVERTON and MADOKE (Co. Flint), IPSTONS, KYNGELEYE, CRESWALL and BLYMHILL (Co. Staffs.) STEVENSTON, WESTON super WELAND, BRYNTON and BESFORDE (Cos. Flint, Salop, Staffs. and Northants.); to the uses appointed in the annexed indenture (no. DCH/C/450.)
[no title]  DCH/C/450  nd
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DEED TO DECLARE USES of the above; the feoffees are to hold the premises to the use of the said Ranulph Brereton for life, then, as to the manors, messuages etc: in STEVENSTON, WESTON super WELAND, BRYNTON, GREAT EGGE and LITTLE EGGE, with lands in OVERTON MADOKE in the tenure of Sir Thomas Hanmer Kt. and others, to the use of Isabell his wife for life as her jointure, and other messuages, lands and tenements, amounting to one third of the residue, to her use as dower, remainder to the heirs of the said Ranulph Brereton; as to the manors, messuages etc: in OVERTON MADOKE, other than those appointed to the said Isabell, with manors, messuages etc: in LARTON, BYKERTON, HAMPTON, MASFEN and BLYMHILL, the manor called the the Hall of CASCORNE, lands and tenements called Creswall lands, for the payment of debts, the residue for the payment of 400 marks to each of his daughters unmarried at his decease, the said lands to be thereafter divided amongst his younger sons; the residue of the premises are to be to the use of the heirs of the said Ranulph Brereton.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/451  1537, 10. Aug
Contents:
LEASE for 20 years by Rowlande Hill, citizen and mercer of the city of London, to Roger Brerton esq., of a field called dunse field in the town of MALPAS, in the occupation of Olyver Davinporte, at an annual rent of 10/-.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/452  1542/3, 27. Feb

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by Thomas Wyatt esq., administrator of the goods and chattels of Sir Thomas Wyatt Kt., deceased, executor of the will of Sir Henry Wyatt Kt., to Sir Richard Brerarton de Tatton Kt. and John Harcorte de Rauton esq., and their assigns, of the advowson, nomination, presentation and free disposition of the parish church of MALPAS at the next vacancy only.
Seal: red, initial “A”. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/453  1543, 22. June
Contents:
EXEMPLIFICATION by David Pole LL. D., of Presentations to a moiety of the parish church of Malpas (extracted from the Bishop’s Register).
1435, July 11. At Heywod. John Browe, clerk, admitted and instituted. Presented by King Henry (VI) as guardian of the lands and heirs of Sir William de Brereton, deceased.
1466, Dec. 10. At Beaudeserte. The lord Urian Davinporte, chaplain, admitted on the death of the lord John Browe, last rector. Presented by Randle Brereton, son and heir of Sir Randle Brereton, by reason of the grant of the advowson of the said moiety by Lady Jocosa Beauchamp, daughter and heiress of Sir Hugh Cokesey, deceased, patron.
1498, Nov. 28. Grant by Arthur Prince of Wales to Sir Randle Brereton Kt., of the next advowson of a moiety of the church of Malpas, which belonged to him after the death of Sir Thomas Cokesey, when it becomes vacant by the death, resignation or otherwise of the lord Henry Raynford.
1499, Sept. 13. Presentation by Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas Kt., of John Brereton, clerk, on the above vacancy.
1499, Dec. 14 At Chester. John Brereton, clerk, admitted.
Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/454  1543, 22. June

Language:  Latin

Contents:
EXEMPLIFICATION by David Pole LL.D., of Presentations to a moiety of the parish church of MALPAS (extracted from the Bishop’s Register).
1447, July 28. At London. The lord Adam Irelond admitted after the death of Richard Woodewarte, the last rector. Presented by the lord John lord of Duddeley, patron.
1448, May 25. At Beaudeserte. Reginald Newton, priest, instituted after the death of the lord Adam Irelond, the last rector. Presented by Sir John lord of Duddeley Kt., patron.
1456/7, Feb. 27. At Coventry. Master William Duddeley, clerk, admitted after the resignation of Master Reginald Newton, the last rector. Presented by the lord John lord of Duddeley, patron.
1475, Aug. 12. At Lichfield. Master Richard Martyn, priest, admitted on the resignation of Master William Duddeley, the last rector. Presented by the lord John lord of Duddeley, patron.
1476, June 16. At Heywood. Master William Chapman M.A. admitted on the resignation of Master Richard Martyn, the last rector. Presented by the lord John Duddeley lord of Duddeley, patron.
1493, Oct. 21. At the manor of Pipe next Lichfield. Master John Harvye, priest, admitted after the death of Master William Chapman, the last rector. Presented by Sir Edward Duddeley, lord of Duddeley.
1511, Dec. 12. At Lichfield. The lord Richard Horner alias Mylner admitted after the death of the last incumbent. Presented by Sir Edward Sutton Lord of Duddeley.
Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/455  1544, 16 June
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LEASE for 3 years by William Hill, clerk, parson of the half church of Malpas, to Sir Hugh Cholmondeley Kt., of the parsonage and benefice of the said half church of MALPAS, with the houses, glebe lands, tithes etc. pertaining, at an annual rent of £38; the said Sir Hugh covenants to find a sufficient curate to serve the cure for the said William Hill and to pay the priest’s or curate’s wages; the said William covenants to pay the tenths and subsidies due to the King, and repairs of the chancel and houses “in gret tymber and coveryng with shyngalls”, the said Sir Hugh making all other necessary repairs.
Given, 16. June, 36 Henry VIII.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/456  1545, 3. Nov
Contents:
DEED OF COVENANT between Sir Rouland Hyll Kt. and Sir William Brereton Kt.; recites that whereas the said parties have title to present to the higher parsonage of MALPAS by turns, and whereas William Hyll, clerk, is instituted and inducted to the said higher parsonage by the joint presentation of the said parties, nevertheless the said Sir Rowland covenants to accept the said presentation as his turn of presentment.
Given, 3. Nov., 37 Henry VIII.
Seal: red, a bear’s head erased. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/457  1549, 20. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
GRANT by Randle Dodde of Spurstowe to John Dodde, son and heir of William Dodde of Cholmondley, yeoman, of all his messuages, lands etc: in SPURSTOW and MALPAS.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/458  1550/1, 16. Feb
Contents:
GRANT by Thomas Wright of Cholmondeley, yeoman, to Ranulphe Brereton of Malpas, esq., of his lands, tenements etc: in WIGLANDE and CHYDDELOWE.
Seal: red, letter “W”, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/459  1552/3, 13. Mar
Contents:
WILL & PROBATE (21. Mar., 1552/3) of Peter Brereton, clerk; he directs that he is to be buried in the North aisle of St. John’s church, Chester, and maked various bequests to the priests and persons attending his funeral; other pecuniary bequests are made to or for prisoners, officials of MALPAS church, officials of HASWALL church and the poor of the parish, officials and poor of OSWASTRE, repairs to Malpas church and especially to the aisle on the South side, and to St. John’s church, Chester; he bequeathes a black gown and the residue of his clothing excepting various items, to William Larton and all his other servants in the household at the time of his decease; other items of clothing (described) are bequeathed to his nephew Rychard Brereton, son of his sister Dame E(lynor) wife of Rychard Brereton; he makes pecuniary bequests to George Warberton his godson, his cousin Ursula wife of Thomas Standeley, his cousin Randle Mainwarying of Karynes (ham) esq., Sir P(ercy that was the grey friar), Sir Urian Hoppley, Sir William Dikenson, the sick alms folk at the Malpas, his Aunt Q… and Katherine her daughter, Sir Rychard Fawkener, John (Que)tellt and Rose ( [...] ); bed clothing and kitchen utensils at Haswall and Chester to William Larton and other servants, and the residue of his goods and chattels to Rycharde Brereton esq., who is appointed executor.
Seal: red, armorial, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/460  1554, 8. Aug
Contents:
LEASE for 31 years, by Sir Roulland Hyll Kt., to Ranulphe Shone of Haughe in the parish of Malpas, of one third of a field called Keys fyeld near balle broke in MALPAS, at an annual rent of 18d. and 6/8 heriot; the said Sir Rolland grants to the said Ranulphe Shone annually for life, 2 loads of turves on BYCKELEY MOSSE.
Given, 8. Aug., 1554.
Seal: red, initials “R.S.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/461  1559, 4. July
Contents:
DEED OF EXCHANGE (unexecuted) between Sir Roulland Hyll Kt., citizen and alderman of London, and Sir William Bruerton Kt., of Bruerton; the said Sir Roulland exchanges all his patronage of the parish church of MALPAS for the patronage of the parish church of TYLSTON.
Unsealed. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/462  1559, 4. July
Contents:
DEED OF EXCHANGE (unexecuted) between Sir Roulland Hyll Kt., citizen and alderman of London, and Sir William Bruerton Kt., of Bruerton; the said Sir Roulland exchanges all his patronage of the parish church of MALPAS for the patronage of the parish church of TYLSTON.
Unsealed. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/463  1559/60, 1. Mar
Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Sir Thomas Hanmer of Hanmer Kt., Sir Philip Eggerton Kt., John Broughton of Broughton, gentleman, and John Dod of Shockeledge, yeoman, feoffees of 2 salt houses and other lands limited for the maintenance of a free school in MALPAS, to Randullphe Brereton of the Malpas esq., to act for them concerning the premises so limited by one William Davison of the city of Chester, merchant, by feoffment of 26. March, 1528.
Seals: red, 3, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/464  1560, 20. July
Contents:
LEASE for 21 years by Sir Roulland Hill Kt., to William Boswell, of certain parcells of land in MALPAS in the fields called Creswall Hill and Ballfyelde, now in the tenure of the said William, at an annual rent of 2/-.
Given, 20 July, 1560.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/465  1560, 16. Sept
Contents:
DEED OF PARTITION (copy) by Sir Roland Hyll, citizen and alderman of London, to Sir Thomas Legh Kt., alderman of London, and John Hare, gentleman and merchant of London, trustees, of the Manor of STOKE UPPON TERNE, with the advowson of the church and lands etc: in STOKE UPPON TERNE, EYTON, HOWLE, WYSTANWYKE, ALLERTON, BLAYTCHELEY, MORTON SAY, WOODLANDS, and ASTON IUXTA NEWPORTE, the Manor of ADDERLEY, with the advowson of the church and lands etc: in ADDERLEY, MORREY, SPONELEY and SHEYNTON, the Manor of BETTON, with lands etc: in BETTON, RYGERDEN, NORTON and LITTLE DRAYTON, the Manor of OLLERTON alias WOLLARTON, the advowson of HODNETT and lands etc: in OLLERTON, HOPTON, HOPLEY and MARCHAMLEY, the Manor of DRAYTON in HALES, with the rectory, parsonage, tithes, advowson and patronage of the vicarage, lands etc: in DRAYTON in HALES, DODYCOTE, NEWTON alias NAGYNGTON, the Manors of CHESHULL GRAUNGE and BURNELL GRAUNGE, in the parish of Stoke uppon Terne, granges and messuages called Terne hyll and Clyffegraunge in the parish of Drayton in Hayles, the tithes, rectory and parsonage of STAUNTON, with the advowson of the vicarage, a portion of the Manor of TYRLEY, the Manor of HADDELEY, lands etc: in HADLEY and the Manors etc: of HATTON, HYNDEHEATH, WALCOTTE, UTKYNTON, NORTON LEE MYLNES, RODYNGTON, WYTHINGTON, SULTON and HAKESTON (Co. Salop), a portion of the said Sir Rowland in the Barony or Manor of MALPAS, the parsonage and advowson of MALPAS and TYLSTON, lands etc: in MALPAS, TYLSTON, SHOCKELAGE, OLDE CASTELL, BERTON, HORTON, CUDYNGTON, FOWLEWYCHE alias DYRTEWYCHE, the Manor of PECKEFORTON, lands and tenements in PECKEFERTON, BUNBURY, BYSTON and SPURSTOWE, the Manor of NANNTWYCHE alias WYCHEMALBANKE, 1 wichhouse and 12 leads late in the occupation of Randull Mynshull and lands in NANNTWYCHE, NEWHALL, COLANE, ACTON, POOLE, COPNALL and OWESTENWOODDE (Co. Chester), 6 messuages, 2 tofts, 3 gardens, 4 salt pits, 300 acres of land, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of meadow, 100 acres of wood in DRYTWYCHE (Co. Flint) and a portion of the Manor of TYRLEY, the rectory, parsonage and tithes of AWDLEY and the advowson and patronage of the vicarage, lands etc: in TYRLEY, HALES, ALMYGHTON and BLORE (Co. Staffs.); to the uses appointed.
Also: FINAL CONCORD (copy) in the above transaction, 2. Dec., 1560. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/466  1563/4, 12. Jan
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Thomas Massy of the city of Chester, gentleman, and David Massy, his son and heir, to Thomas Tumkyn of the Malpas, husbandman, and John Tumkyn, son of Thomas Tumkyn the younger, late of the Malpas deceased, of a messuage in THE MALPAS, now in the tenure of the said Thomas Tumkyn; for the lives of the said Thomas Tumkyn, John Tumkin and Margaret Tumkyn, sister of the said John, at an annual rent of 10/-. Cons. £6-13-4.
Seals: 2, missing from tags. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/467  1563/4, 12. Jan
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Thomas Massye of the city of Chester, gentleman, and David Massye, his son and heir, to Thomas Tumkyn of the Malpas, husbandman, and John Tumkyn, son of Thomas Tumkyn the younger, late of the Malpas deceased, of a messuage in THE MALPAS, now in the tenure of the said Thomas Tumkyn; for the lives of the said Thomas Tumkyn, John Tumkin and Margaret Tumkyn, sister of the said John, at an annual rent of 10/-. Cons. £6-13-4.
Seals: red, 2; 1, a wolf’s head erased; 2, missing.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/468  1582, 15. Dec
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE (Cp.) by Sir Randle Brereton of Shocklache Kt., to David Massie of Broxton, esq., of a messuage in BROXTON, late in the tenure and occupation of Thomas Bulcklye deceased, and now of the said David Massie. Cons. lands in EBNALL being the inheritance of the said David Massie now/late in the occupation of John Tomkin of Ebnall.
Seal: missing from tag, Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/469  1583, 16. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Sir Thomas Bromley Kt., lord Chancellor, Henry Bromley and Thomas Owen esq.s, plaintiffs, and Alice Corbett, widow, deforceant, concerning the Manor and Barony of MALPASSE, the advowson of the churches of MALPASSE and TILSTON, 18 messuages, 10 tofts, 2 mills, 2 dovecotes, 20 gardens, 4,000 acres of land, 1,000 acres of meadow, 5,000 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of heath and 38/- rent in MALPASSE, TILSTON, SHOCKLACHE, OLDCASTLE, BARTON, HORTON, CUDINGTON, BRADLEY and FULWICHE alias DRYTWICHE.
Cons. £2,000. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/470  1587/8, 13. Jan
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Richard Corbett of Stoke upon Terne (Co. Salop.) esq., and Anne his wife, to Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas Kt., of a quarter of the Barony of MALPAS, with appurtenances in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDINGTON, AGDON, BRADELEY iuxta AGDO N, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON and STOCKTON, wherein Alice Corbett, widow, mother to the said Richard Corbett, is seised, the advowson of the moiety of the Rectory of MALPAS, of which John Barlowe, clerk, is now incumbent, called the higher parsonage, every 2nd turn and of the rectory of TILSTON, every 2nd turn. Cons. £400.
Seals: 1, papered. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/471  1587/8, 14. Jan
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE (Enrolled) by Richard Corbett of Stoke upon Terne (Co. Salop.) esq., and Anne his wife, to Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas Kt., of a quarter of the Barony of MALPAS, with appurtenances in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDINGTON, AGDON, BRADELEY iuxta AGDO N, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON and STOCKTON, wherein Alice Corbett, widow, mother to the said Richard Corbett, is seised, the advowson of the moiety of the Rectory of MALPAS, of which John Barlowe, clerk, is now incumbent, called the higher parsonage, every 2nd turn and of the rectory of TILSTON, every 2nd turn. Cons. £400.
Seal: red, an elephant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/472  1588, 28. Mar
Contents:
QUITCLAIM by Sir Ranulhpe Brereton of Malpas, Kt. to John Leiche of Carden, gentleman, of his title to lands in closes called the dovehouse flatt, pasture fielde, Wigmore, Carden Woode, marle crofte and tuftinge meadowe in CARDEN, formerly recovered by the said Sir Ranulphe Brereton from the said John Leiche. Cons. £30.
Seal: red, a lion rampant, between letters “E.L.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/473  1588, 5. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
RECOVERY (extract of Plea Roll). George Massy and Roland Dutton esq., plaintiffs, and Sir Randle Brereton Kt., defendant; Richard Corbett esq., 1st vouchee to warranty and Thomas Crowther 2nd vouchee to warranty — the Manor and Barony of Malpas, the advowson of the moiety of the church of Malpas, the advowson of the church of TYLSTON and 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, 40 acres of heath and £3 rent, with appurtenances in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDDINGTON, AGDON, BRADLEY, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON, WICHEHALGHE and STOCKTON. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/474  1588, 5. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
RECOVERY (extract of Plea Roll). George Massy and Roland Dutton esq., plaintiffs, and Sir Randle Brereton Kt., defendant; Richard Corbett esq., 1st vouchee to warranty and Thomas Crowther 2nd vouchee to warranty — the Manor and Barony of Malpas, the advowson of the moiety of the church of Malpas, the advowson of the church of TYLSTON and 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, 40 acres of heath and £3 rent, with appurtenances in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDDINGTON, AGDON, BRADLEY, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON, WICHEHALGHE and STOCKTON.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/475  1588, 5. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Sir Randle Brereton Kt., plaintiff, and Richard Corbett esq., defendant, concerning the Manor and Barony of MALPAS, the advowson of the moiety of the church of Malpas, the advowson of the church of TISTON and 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 20 acres of woodland, 40 acres of heath and 3 rent in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDINGTON, AGDON, BRADELEY, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON, WICHEHALGE and STOCTON. Cons. £600. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/476  1588, 5. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Sir Randle Brereton Kt., plaintiff, and Richard Corbett esq., defendant, concerning the Manor and Barony of MALPAS, the advowson of the moiety of the church of Malpas, the advowson of the church of TISTON and 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 20 acres of woodland, 40 acres of heath and 3 rent in MALPAS, EDGE, HORTON, CUDINGTON, AGDON, BRADELEY, BARTON, TUSSINGHAM, CHOLMONDLEY, OVERTON, LARTON, CHORLETON, WICHEHALGE and STOCTON. Cons. £600.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/477  1588, 9. Aug
Contents:
DEFEASNNCE OF STATUTE MERCHANT by Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas Kt., to Richard Corbett of Stoke upon Terne (Co. Salop.), esq; the said Statute Merchant is to be void on performance of Indentures of 13th January last past.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/478  1590, 1. Apr
Contents:
MORTGAGE to secure £150 by David Edowe of Iscoyed (Co. Flint), yeoman, John Keryson of Wiglande, yeoman, and Ellynor his wife, to Richard Edowe and Thomas Morgan, gentleman, of messuages, cottages, lands etc: in WIGLAND, sometime the lands and tenements of William Keryson father of the said John, and now/late in the tenure of the said John Keryson and of John Moyle; reserving the dwelling house in Wigland wherein the said John Keryson now dwells, and 1 croft.
Seals: red, 2; illegible and no. DCH/C/2 fragmentary.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/479  1597, 15. Aug

Language:  Latin

Contents:
INQUISITION POST MORTEM of Sir Hugh Cholmondley Kt., who died seised in his demesne as of fee, of the Manor of CHOLMONDLEY and 22 messuages, 4 cottages, 2 water mills, 1 wind mill and lands there, the Manor of NAMPTWICHE, a messuage called le Boothhall or le Courthowse, 6 other messuages, 3 cottages and lands (named), 12 wichhouses and £14-11-0 rent; the Manor of ASTON next MONDREM, 2 messuages, 1 water mill, lands and 4d. rent; the Manor of CHURCHMINSHULL, 8 messuages, 2 cottages, lands and 23/2 rent, two parts of the Manor of CAPONHURSTE, 7 messuages, 8 cottages, a windmill and lands, the reversion of the Manor of BARKESFORDE alias BASFORDE, 6 messuages, 1 cottage and lands, the Manors of NEWBOLDE and EDLASTON, 8 tofts and lands; 1 capital messuage and lands in LITTLE MOULDSWORTH and GREAT BARROWE, 4 messuages, 3 cottages and lands; a moiety of 2 messuages and lands in NORBURIE next CHOLMELEY and SWANWICKE; 3 messuages and lands in CHORLEY; 1 toft and lands in HENHULL; 2 messuages, 2 cottages and lands in BARTON; 1 messuage and lands in LARKTON; 1 messuage and lands in BARTON; 1 messuage and lands in BICKERTON; 1 messuage and lands in EDGE and EBNALL; 1 messuage and lands in HAMPTON; 1 messuage, 1 cottage and lands in MALPAS; 1 toft and land in HAUGHTON; 3 messuages and lands in ROWTON; a wind-mill, cottage and lands in WORSWALL and BRADELEY; 2 messuages, a wind-mill and lands in TUSHINGHAM and MACEFEN; 4 cottages in SPITTLE BOUGHTON; a messuage and lands in WOSTONWOODE; a messuage, cottage and lands in HASLINGTON; lands in BADINGTON; land in CHOWLEY; a messuage and lands in GREAT ALDERSEY; 2 messuages, 1 cottage and lands in PLUMLEY; 2 messuages, 2 salt pits and two thirds of a moiety of a salt pit in NORTHWICHE; land in WORLESTON WRENBURIE; 3 messuages, 4 cottages and lands in AULDLIM and SWANBACHE; land in STOCKTON; 2 messuages and lands in KUDINGTON; a messuage and lands in HORTON; a messuage and lands in EGERTON; a messuage and a mill worked by horse-power and lands in TILSTON; 1d. or a pair of gloves from land there; land in DOOKINGTON a messuage and lands in CARDEN; a quarter of the township of BURWARDSLEY; a messuage and lands in SHOCKLEDGE; 2 messuages, 2 cottages, lands and 4d. rent in SOUNDE; lands in CHURCHE COPENHALL; land in MOONKESCOPNALL; a messuage, cottage and lands in WOODBANKE; 2 crofts and lands in SPITTLE; land in COLBORNE; lands in HOOLE, LITELTON, BACKFORDE, STRETTON and NEWHALL; 2/- rent from ALSTON; a capital messuage called CHOLMONDLEY HOWSE, a messuage called St. Annes and 19 cottages in Barkers Lane, 4 messuages in Foregate St., CHESTER, a messuage in St. Johns Lane, a messuage in HANDBRIDGE and a messuage in Northgate St.; the Manor of HINTON and MUDFORDE (Co. Somerset), 28 messuages, 8 cottages, a water-mill and lands there, and lands in HINTON (Co. Salop) and WORTHENBURIE (Co. Flint), held as specified.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/480  1598, 10. Apr
Contents:
LEASE for 7 years by Sir Ranulphe Brereton of Malpas Kt., to Edward Dawes of London, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the tenure of Thomas Tomkyn and John Tomkyn, at an annual rent of 10/-.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/481  1598, 10. Apr
Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Sir Ranulphe Brereton Kt., to John Parker of Wigland, yeoman, to deliver seisin of the above premises. Parchment.
(Annexed to no. DCH/C/480.)
Seal: red, armorial of Brereton.
[no title]  DCH/C/482  1598, 19. Apr
Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Edward Dawes of London, gentleman, to Henry Henshawe of Malpas, yeoman, to take seisin of the above premises.
Seal: papered, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/483  16th Cent

Language:  Latin

Contents:
MEMORANDUM of presentations to MALPAS Church, extracted from the Lichfield Registers:-
1435. John Browne, clerk. Presented by King Henry VI, by reason of the minority of the son and heir of Sir William Brereton Kt.
1466. Urian Davinport, clerk. Presented by Randle Brereton, son and heir of Sir Randle Brereton Kt., by reason of a grant of the advowson made to him by Lady Joan Beauchampe, sister and heiress of Sir Hugh Crookesey. On the death of John Browne, the last rector.
1499. John Brereton. Presented by Sir Randle Brereton Kt., as patron, by reason of the first and next advowson granted to him by Prince Arthur, to whom the right of patronage belonged after the death of Sir Thomas Cookesey. On the resignation of Henry Raigneford.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/484  1602, 10. June
Contents:
LETTER OF ATTORNEY by Anne Corbett of Arcall Parva alias Childe Arcall (Co. Salop), widow, late wife of Richard Corbett, late of Stoke upon Terne (same Co.), esq., deceased, to Richard Steenton of Drayton (same Co.), mercer, and Robert Johnson of Edge, yeoman, to seal and deliver a Bargain and Sale (11. June 1602) to Thomas Brereton of Owsacre (Co. Flint), of a quarter of the Barony of MALPAS with appurtenances, which Sir Randulphe Brereton of the Malpas Kt., purchased of Richard Corbet, her late husband, in the parishes of MALPAS, TYLSTON and SHOCLACHE.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/485  1602, 11. June
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Anne Corbett of Arcall Parva (Co. Salop), widow, late wife of Rychard Corbett, late of Stoke upon Terne (same Co.), esq., deceased, to Thomas Brereton of Owsacre (Co. Flint), gentleman — premises as above no. DCH/C/470 (Bargain etc: in the parishes of MALPAS, TYLSTON and SHOCHLACHE wherein Sir Randulphe Brereton at any time heretofore purchased any estate or interest from the said Richard Corbett.
Cons. £145. Seal: missing from tag.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/486  1608, 10. Nov
Note: the bottom section of this document is torn and the ink is flaking.

Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Sir Thomas Savage of Long Melford (Co. Suffolk) Kt., to Thomas Gregg of Bradley, gentleman — the manor or capital messuage of BRADLEY, with appurtenances in APPLETON in the parish of GREAT BUDWORTH and LYM, now in the tenure of of the said Thomas Gregg, and a messuage in the said parish of Lym, now/late in the tenure of Mawde Taylor, widow.
Cons. £900. Seal: red, an animal. Parchment
[no title]  DCH/C/487  1609, 24. Apr

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Sir Peter Warburton, Justice of the King’s Bench, Sir Henry Townsend Kt., Sir Richard Bulkeley Kt., Sir George Bouth Kt., Sir Thomas Moston Kt., John Massy and William Gruffith esq., William Comberford esq., and William Gattacre esq., plaintiffs, and Sir Randle Brereton Kt., deforceant, concerning the Barony of MALPAS, the Manors of MALPAS, SHOCKLACHE and WIGLANDE, 300 messuages, 10 salt pits, 6 mills, 4 dovecotes, 300 gardens, 3,000 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow, 3,000 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of heath, 1,000 acres of moor and £10 rent in MALPAS, CUDDINGTON, OLDCASTLE, WIGLANDE, OVERFULWICHE, NETHERFULWICHE, BRADLEY, AGDON, CHIDLOWE, TUSSINGHAM, MASEFEN, HAMPTON, LARETON, GREAT EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, OVERTON, CHORLETON, BICKERTON, BROXTON, CAWARDEN, TILSTON, HORTON, BARTON, ALDERSEY, CROOKEALDERSEY, CODINGTON, CLUTTON, HOLIWELL, LEY NEWBOLD, CHRISTLETON, SHOCKLACHE OVIATT, CHURCHE SHOCKLACHE, CALCOTT, CRUE, CHURTONHEATH, ROWTON, WICHHALGH and ASTON and the advowsons of the churches of MALPAS and TILSTON.
Cons. £4,000. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/488  1609, 18. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
RECOVERY (Extract of Plea Roll) between Sir Thomas Holcroft Kt. and Edward Fitton esq., plaintiffs, and Sir Randle Brereton Kt., defendant; John Feilden, vouchee. — premises as above (no. DCH/C/487). Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/489  1617, 1. Apr
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir George Maynwaringe of Ightfeild (Co. Salop) Kt., to Robert Allin of Malpas, husbandman, — 4 lands of ground in MALPAS town fields, being 13 ridges and lying in several places, now/late in the tenure of the said Robert Allin; for lives of the said Robert Allin, Mary his wife and Thomas Boulton of Malpas, husbandman, at an annual rent of 6/8 and a heriot of 13/4.
Cons. 5 marks. Seal: missing from tag.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/490  1617, 20. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Richard Brereton of Malpas, esq., to Lawrence Corley of Malpas, yeoman. — a messuage in MALPAS wherein Robert Corley, father of the said Lawrence, now dwells; for lives of the said Lawrence, Margaret Corley his wife and Margaret their daughter, at an annual rent of 6/8, 2 rent hens and 2 days’ average.
Cons. £6-13-4. Seal: red, crest of Brereton.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/491  1617, 1. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Richard Brereton of Malpas, esq., to William Wolley of Malpas, tailor, — a messuage in MALPAS wherein the said William Wolley and Katherine Wolley his mother dwell, with appurtenances, late the inheritance of Sir Randle Brereton Kt., deceased; for lives of the said William and of William and John Woolley his sons, at an annual rent of 18/-.
Cons. £15. Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/492  1618, 1. Nov
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Richard Brereton of Malpas, esq. to John Tayler of the same, husbandman. — a messuage in MALPAS wherein the said John Tayler now dwells; for lives of Ellenor Tayler, now wife of the said John, and of John Tayler the younger and William Tayler, his sons, at an annual rent of 3/4.
Cons. £5. Seal: red, crest of Brereton.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/493  1619, 1. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Richard Brereton of Malpas, esq., to William Bleathen of the same, husbandman. — a messuage in MALPAS wherein the said William Bleathen now dwells, with messuages, lands etc: occupied by Randle Blethen, Thomas Jeffrey and William Johnson at Crosse Hill in the said parish by virtue of leases and assignments thereof made by Robert Blethen father of the said William; for lives of the said William, Alice his daughter and Thomas Jenings alias Golborne son of John Jenings alias Colborne of Malpas, at an annual rent of 24/-. Cons. £20. Seal: red, crest of Brereton.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/494  1619, 28. Nov
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by William Bleathen of Malpas, husbandman, to William Johnson of the same, husbandman. — a cottage and yard at Crosse Hill in the parish of MALPAS; for lives of William Bleathen, Alice Bleathen and Thomas Jennings alias Golborne, at an annual rent of 8/-. Cons. 13/4.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/495  1620/1, 25. Jan
Contents:
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE by William Johnson of Malpas, husbandman, to Randle Blethen of Bradeley, husbandman. — a cottage and yard at Crosse Hill in the parish of MALPAS, leased, amongst others, by Richard Brereton of Malpas esq., to William Blethen of the same, husbandman (1. Oct., 1619, no. DCH/C/493), and assigned to the said William Johnson (28. Nov., 1619, no. DCH/C/494).
Cons. £17. Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/496  1626, 31. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Malpas Kt., to John Pencumon of the same, husbandman. — a messuage in MALPAS wherein the said John Pencumon now dwells, late the inheritance of Sir Randle Brereton Kt., deceased; for lives of the said John Pencumon, Dorothy, his wife, and Thomas Wilbram, son of Hugh Wilbraham of Mallpas, at an annual rent of 5/-.
Seal and seal tag torn away. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/497  1632, 18. Apr
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Robert Viscount Cholmondeley to Owyne Blethen of Malpas, yeoman. — a cottage in MALEPAS wherein the said Owyne dwells and a field called Mannerings Earth in DUCKINGTON in the holding of the said Owyne; for lives of the said Owyne, Anne Blethen his wife and Anne Blethen his daughter, at an annual rent of 3/2, 2 rent capons at Easter and a heriot of the best beast. Cons. £10.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/498  1634/5, 18. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Malpas Kt., to Thomas Vaughan of the same, carpenter. — a messuage wherein the said Thomas Vaughan dwells in MALPAS; for lives of the said Thomas Vaughan, Dorothy Vaughan his wife and Thomas Vaughan his son, at an annual rent of 10/-, a heriot, 2 rent hens at All Saints and an average called reaping in harvest.
Seal: red, armorial of Brereton. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/499  1635, 7. June
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Malpas Kt. to William Jackson of the same, yeoman. — a house and yard in MALPAS, wherein the said William Jackson now dwells, with a croft at diars yate, a land of ground at B(irla) pitts and a butt of land in Hughe Wilbrams crofte in Malpas, all in the tenure of the said William Jackson; for lives of Arthur, William and R(and)le Jackson, sons of the said William, at an annual rent of 8/-.
Seal: fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/500  1635, 18. July
Contents:
FEOFFMENT (copy) by Sir Thomas Brereton of Wolnesacre (Co. Flint) Kt., to Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley Bt., Sir Edward Kinaston of Ooteley (Co. Salop) Kt., Thomas Dod D.D., Archdeacom of Richmond, Richard Egerton of Ridley, Edward Dod of Edge, Thomas Bromley of Hampton esq.s, Thomas Bridg, rector of the parish church of Malpas, Edward Tannatt of Broxton, John Stockton of Kiddington, gentleman. William Robinson of Groersillt (Co. Denbigh) esq., is a party to the deed. — 2 messuages, 1 toft and appurtenances in NEWTON, heretofore purchased of George Puleston of Llay (Co. Denbigh) esq.; to the use of the said Sir Thomas Brereton and Dame Ellenor for life, remainder to the use of the said William Robinson his heirs and assigns, in trust that the said Sir Thomas and Dame Ellenor shall every Sunday pay from the issues and profits of the said premises to 12 poor people, 2 pence and a loaf of wheat bread of the value of one penny, 5 persons to be chosen from the almsfolk now/hereafter in the Almshouse in MALPAS and the remaining 7 to be chosen from the parish of Malpas; and after the decease of the said Sir Thomas and Dame Ellenor, in trust that the said William Robinson shall pay to 5 persons of the said Almshouse 8d. apiece towards their better maintenance, and to 12 other poor people born in the town or maintenance, and to 12 other poor people born in the town or parish of MALPAS 2d. apiece and 1 wheat loaf of the value of 1d.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/501  1635, 12. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Richard King and John Carill esq.s, John Werden and Thomas Darcy, gentlemen, plaintiffs, and Richard Egerton and Thomas Egerton and John Egerton esq.s and William Brereton, gentleman, deforceants — the manors of MALPAS and WIGLAND and 60 messuages, 16 cottages, 60 gardens, 3 salt pits, 4 tofts, 2 dovecotes, 100 acres of land, 200 acres of moor, 300 acres of heath and £5 rent in MALPAS, CYDDINGTON, OLDCASTLE, WIGLAND, OVERFULWICH, NETHERFULWICH, BRADLEY, AGDON, CHIDLOW, TUSSINGHAM, MARSDEN, HAMPTON, LARTON, GREATE EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, OVERTON CHARLTON, BICKERTON, BROXTON, CAWARDEN, TILSTON, HORTON, BARTON, CROOKE, ALDERSEY, CODDINGTON, CLUTTON, CHOWLEY, WICHHALCH and AGTON and a quarter of the advowson of the moiety of the church of TILSTON. Cons. £1,000.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/502  1635, 12. Oct

Language:  Latin

Contents:
FINAL CONCORD between Richard King and John Carill esq.s, John Werden and Thomas Darcy, gentlemen, plaintiffs, and Richard Egerton and Thomas Egerton and John Egerton esq.s and William Brereton, gentleman, deforceants — the manors of MALPAS and WIGLAND and 60 messuages, 16 cottages, 60 gardens, 3 salt pits, 4 tofts, 2 dovecotes, 100 acres of land, 200 acres of moor, 300 acres of heath and £5 rent in MALPAS, CYDDINGTON, OLDCASTLE, WIGLAND, OVERFULWICH, NETHERFULWICH, BRADLEY, AGDON, CHIDLOW, TUSSINGHAM, MARSDEN, HAMPTON, LARTON, GREATE EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, OVERTON CHARLTON, BICKERTON, BROXTON, CAWARDEN, TILSTON, HORTON, BARTON, CROOKE, ALDERSEY, CODDINGTON, CLUTTON, CHOWLEY, WICHHALCH and AGTON and a quarter of the advowson of the moiety of the church of TILSTON. Cons. £1,000. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/503  1635, 17. Nov
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE (Enrolled 26. Jan., 1635/6) by Richard Egerton of Shocklach esq., Thomas Egerton and John Egerton esq.s, his brothers, and William Brereton of Barrow, gentleman, to Richard King of the Inner Temple esq., John Carrill of the Inner Temple esq., John Werden of the city of Chester, gentleman, and Thomas Darcy of the said city, gentleman. — the Barony, Manor or Lordship of MALPAS, a capital messuage and messuages in the tenure of William (-), or Thomas Leigh, Joane Henshall widow or Henry Henshall, Hugh Hopley or Randall Axon, Thomas Roe, Thomas Roe or William Barrett, Laurance Corley, Robert Evans or Hugh Pemberton, William Woolley, William Jackson, Randall Oreton, or John Oreton, John Bickerstaffe, Jane Brereton or Robert Norwood, Elizabeth Jackson, Griffith Allen, John Bickerstaffe or Elizabeth Bickerstaffe, Thomas Vaughan, William Bradshaw, John Broe, William Stevens, William Stoke or Owen Blethin, Margaret Egerton widow or Randall Egerton, and William Taylor, the manor of WIGLAND and messuages there in the tenure of John Parker and Dorothy Parker, Philip Moyle, William Sherington or Thomas Stockton, John Colly, Hugh Manning and Oliver Moyle, pastures and parcels of land in WIGLAND and BRADELEY called Breretons feilds and Canaridding, now/late in the tenure of Thomas Bowker, and messuages, cottages etc: in the tenure of Elizabeth Heyne widow, John Baxter and John Broster, a messuage now/late in the tenure of William Sound, messuages in the tenure of Owen Larton or widow Jenkin, John Dodd and widow Dodd, John Stockton, widow Billinge or John Linwray, John Moyle, Thomas Owen or John Taylor, brine pits now/late in the tenure of Sir Thomas Brereton of Wolvesacre (Co. Flint), messuages in MALPAS and BRADELEY now/late in the tenure of John Taylor, a pasture in the tenure of John or Alice Edwards, messuages in BRADELEY in the tenure of William Stockton and HAMPTON in the tenure of Thomas Wickstead, lands in MALPAS and BRADELEY now/late in the tenure of Richard Boswell, messuages in EDGE now/late in the tenure of Welsh Ellis, a messuage in HAMPTON now/late in the tenure of John Downeward, a messuage in MALPAS and BRADELEY now/late in the tenure of widow Macefen, a messuage in TILSTON now/late in the tenure of John Hanson, a capital messuage called Wolvesacre Hall in ISCOYD (Co. Flint) now/late in the tenure of Sir Thomas Brereton, with water corn mills called Wolvesacre Milnes, a messuage in BROMINGTON (Co. Flint) now/late in the tenure of William Dee, a messuage in WORTHENBURY now/late in the tenure of John Lloyd, a messuage in ISCOYD now/late in the tenure of John Howell, a messuage in ORETON VILLA now/late in the tenure of Shonett Hanmer, Thomas Price and John Tonna, a messuage in TYBROUGHTON now/late in the tenure of Thomas Heath and in WORTHENBURY of Roger Thomas and Thomas Randall, various rents (specified) and messuages etc: in MALPAS, CUDINGTON, OLDCASTLE, WIGLAND, OVERFULWICH, NETHERFULWICH, BRADELEY, AGDON, CHIDLOW, TUSSINGHAM, MACEFEN, HAMPTON, LARTON, GREAT EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, OVERTON, CHARLTON, BICKERTON, BROXTON, CARDEN, TYLSTON, HORTON, BARTON, CROOKE, ALDERSEY, CODINGTON, CLUTTON, CHOWLEY, HOLLYWELL, CHRISTLETON, ROWTON, CALCOTT, CREW, CHURTON HEATH, WICHHALGH, ACTON, ISCOYD, BRONINGTON, WYRROUGHTON, WILLINGTON, HALGHTON, PENLEY, ORETON VILLA, BANGOR and WORTHENBURY. Cons. £7,500.
Seals: red, 4, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/504  1635/6, 5. Jan
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Malpas Kt. to John Ortonne of the same, yeoman. — a messuage in MALPAS and a parcel of land in BROCKHURST now/late in the tenure of Katherin Egerton of Malpas, widow; for lives of Randle, son of the said John Ortonne, and Anne and Margaret Ortonne, his daughters; at an annual rent of 10/- and a heriot of the best beast.
Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/505  1636, 30. May
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Richard Kinge of the inner Temple esq., John Carill of the Inner Temple esq., John Werden of the city of Chester, gentleman, and Thomas Darcye of the said city, gentleman, to the Rt. Hon. Robert Cholmondeley Bt. and Lady Katherine his wife.— one moiety and a half of the Barony of MALPASSE, a moiety of the capital messuage called the Hall of Malpas and of other premises as above no. DCH/C/503 (as far as various rents (specified). Cons. 5/- and performance of Trusts. Seals: red, 4; 1 & 2 missing from tags; 3 & 4 armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/506  1638, 21. June
Contents:
COVENANT TO LEVY A FINE by Oliver Fitzwilliams of Ipstones (Co. Staffs.) esq. and Mary Fitzwilliams of the same, widow of Christopher Fitzwilliams brother of the said Oliver, to Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley and Lady Katherine his wife. — a moiety and a half of the Barony of MALPAS and of all other lands tenements and hereditaments in an indenture of 11th November 1635 (no. DCH/C/503) (which grant was in trust for the said Viscount Cholmondeley and Orlando Bridgeman esq., and their heirs equally by moieties), except a messuage in OVERTON FORREYN (Co. Flint), now/late in the occupation of Mrs. Barbara Egerton and another messuage in OVERTON FORREYN or OVERTON VILLA now/late in the tenure of Shonett Hanmer, widow Thomas Price the elder and John Tonna.
Seals: 2; 1, armorial; 2, papered. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/507  1638, 1. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Wolvesacre (Co. Flint) Kt., to William Tayler of Ebnall, yeoman. — a messuage in EBNALL, HAMPTON and MALPAS now/late of the said William Tayler; for lives of the said William Tayler and of Thomas and John Tayler his sons, at an annual rent of 32/-, 2 capons and 2 hens. Cons. £24.
Seal: fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/508  1640, 23. July
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Wolvesacre (Co. Flint) Kt. to John Overton of Malpas, yeoman. — a messuage in MALPAS wherein the said John Overton now dwells, with 2 crofts adjoining the same, a parcel of ground lately taken out of the lower town field and a parcel of land in Wigland Croft, all heretofore purchased by Sir Randle Brereton of one William Carison of Bradeley, gentleman; for lives of Randle and John, sons of the said John Overton, and Alice Mason, daughter of John Mason of Ayton, at an annual rent of 13/4, 2 rent hens at All Saints, 2 capons at Easter and 2 days’ average called reaping in harvest time.
Cons. £7. Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/509  1640, 3. Oct
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE by Orlando Bridgeman esq., Solicitor General, John Carill of the Inner Temple esq., Thomas Darcy of Upton, gentleman, Edward Bridgeman of Warrington esq., Thomas Bavand of the Inner Temple esq. and John Jones of the city of Chester, gentleman, to the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Cholmondeley Viscount Cholmondeley. — a moiety and half part of the Barony of MALPAS, a moiety of the capital messuage called Malpas Hall and of messuages, lands etc: in MALPAS, HAMPTON, BRADLEY, TILSTON and EDGE (as above no. DCH/C/503), reserving the Manor of WIGLAND with the messuages, lands etc: pertaining, lands, tenements and hereditaments in CHIDLAW or elsewhere now/late in the tenure of Thomas Bowker, and all the messuages lands etc: of the grantors in the County of Flint; the grantors are to enjoy a moiety of the brine pits, salt pits and salt springs. Cons. £1,176-13-4.
Seals: 6; 1 – 5, armorial; 6, missing.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/510  1640, 5. Oct
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE (Cp.) by the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Cholmondeley Bt., Viscount Cholmondeley, and Dame Katherine his wife to Orlando Bridgeman esq., Solicitor General. — a moiety of the Manor and Lordship of WIGLAND and of messuages there in the tenures of John Parker and others, a messuage in WIGLAND, BRADLEY or CHIDLOWE now/late in the occupation of Thomas Bowker, and a moiety of messuages etc: in ISCOYD, BROWNEINGTON, WORTHINBURY, OVERTON VILLA, OVERTON FORREN and TYBROUGHTON (Co. Flint) (as above no. DCH/C/503). reserving the capital messuage called Wolvesacre Hall and the mills called Wolvesacre Mylnes. Cons. 5/-. Seal: missing from tag.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/511  1641, 17. Aug
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Sir Thomas Brereton of Wolvesacre (Co. Flint) Kt., to Roger Newton of Bugleton, yeoman. — a messuage in EBNALL wherein Randle Egerton of Ebnall, yeoman, and Katherine his wife lately dwelt; for lives of the said Roger Newton, Margaret his wife and John Griffies, son of Thomas Griffies of Sleape (Co. Salop), yeoman, at an annual rent of 12/-, 1 rent hen and a heriot.
Cons. £40. Seal: papered. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/512  1646, 2. July
Contents:
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE by Roger Johnson of Edge, husbandman, to John Barnett of Mallpas, husbandman. — a cottage and yard at Crosse Hill in the parish of MALPAS now/late in the tenure or occupation of David Barnett, for the remainder of a term of 3 lives (William Blethen, Alice Blethen his daughter and Thomas Jennings alias Goulborne), at an annual rent of 8/-. Assignments of 28th Nov., 1619 (no. DCH/C/494), 25th Jan., 1620/1 (no. DCH/C/495) and 7th Jan., 1633/4 are recited.
Cons. £12. Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/513  1647, 25. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Robert Earl of Leinster to Thomas Powell of Malpas, husbandman, and Ann his wife. —- a messuage in MALPAS and OVERTON now/late in the holding of the said Thomas and Ann; for lives of the said Thomas and Ann and of John Griffith, son of Edward Griffith late of Malpas husbandman, at an annual rent of 10/4, 2 rent hens, 2 days’ average and a heriot of the best beast or £3; there is a proviso voiding the lease if John Bickerstaffe late of Malpas, yeoman, brother of the said Ann, now supposed to be beyond the seas, returns to England and “shews himselfe a livinge man within his Native Contray, beinge the parish of Malpas”.
Cons. £43. Seal: brown, armorial, of Earl of Leinster. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/514  1654, 20. Apr
Contents:
ATTESTED EXTRACT of a “Particuler of the estate reall and personall of Rob. Lord Cholmondeley for which he desires to compound”, to the effect that he is seised, jointly with his wife, of a quarter of the Manor and Barony of MALPAS, of the annual value “before these troubles” of £3-13-2; an estate in reversion of a messuage or demesne lands in MALPAS of a similar value of £130; an estate in reversion of a moiety of salt pits in the parish of Malpas of a similar value of £150 but now of £100, since the salt pits “have been destroyed since these troubles”; a similar estate in the parish of TILSTON in chief rents 11/5 and in old rents 15/6 and a similar estate of a moiety of a messuage called WOLVESACRE (Co. Flint) which is of the annual value of £20 if out of lease. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/515  1656, 10. May
Contents:
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE by William Bradshall of Malpas, freemason, to Richard Vaughan of Wichall, yeoman. —- a messuage or cottage in MALPAS wherein William Bradshall did dwell; for lives of Thomas, Elizabeth and Alice Bradshall, son and daughters of the said William, at an annual rent of 2d; there is a proviso that the said William Bradshaw be suffered to enjoy the premises for life at the same rent.
Seal: red, no impression. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/516  1661, 30. Apr
Contents:
MORTGAGE (Cp.) to secure £2,120, by the Rt. Hon. Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Robert Pledall of Holyrood Ampney (Co. Glouc.), esq. —- the Barony of MALPAS and the capital messuage called the Hall of Malpas, with a moiety of salt springs, salt works and boileries of salt in DROITWICH and messuages etc: in MALPAS, DUCKINGTON, HAMPTON, BRADLEY, GARDEN, KIDDINGTON, CHORLTON, EDGE, TILSTON, BICKERTON and the DROITWICH.
Seal: red, a cross. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/517  1679, 29. Sept

Language:  Latin

Contents:
RECOVERY (extract of Plea Roll) between Thomas Simpson, alderman, and William Harvy, alderman, plaintiffs, Richard Parker and Peter Moreton, gentlemen, tenants, Mary Fitzwilliams, widow, 1st vouchee, and Walter Higgs, 2nd vouchee. —- 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 50 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 30 acres of pasture in MALPAS, LARTON and BICKERTON.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/518  1682/3, 8. Jan
Contents:
QUITCLAIM by John Brooks of Malpas, clerk, and Mary his wife, executor of Thomas Bridge, clerk, deceased, to Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley, —- the patronage, grant of the next vacancy etc: of a moiety of the upper parsonage of MALPAS, vacant by the death of the said Thomas Bridge and heretofore granted to the said Thomas Bridge by Richard Egerton esq., deceased.
Seals: red, 2 armorial. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/519  1683, 25. July

Language:  Latin

Contents:
PRESENTATION of John Wright, clerk, to a moiety of the Higher Rectory of MALPAS, by John Brooke, clerk, and Mary his wife, patrons.
Seals: 2, papered. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/520  (1716, 4. July)
Note: this document has been badly affected by damp and is almost illegible.

Contents:
LEASE FOR POSSESSION by (John Egerton), Philip Egerton and Philip Egerton, his son, to Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley —- a moiety of the chancel in the North aisle of MALPAS Church, called the Cholmondeley chancel.
Seals: red, 3; 1 & 2 illegible; 3, armorial.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/521  1716, 5. July
Contents:
DEED OF EXCHANGE between Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley and John Egerton of Oulton esq., Rev. Philip Egerton of Asbury D.D. his brother, and Philip Egerton, son and heir of the said Rev. Philip, whereby the said Earl grants the chancel called Brereton chancel in MALPAS Church, in exchange for part of the chancel called Cholmondeley Chancel, previously claimed by the said John, Philip and Philip.
Seals: red, 3; 1, a lion rampant between 3 pheons; 2 & 3 armorial of Egerton. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/522  1726/7, 27. Feb
Contents:
WILL of Elizabeth Steel of Newton next Tattenhall, spinster; she devises her messuage at CROXEN GREEN, in the parish of MALPAS, now in the holding of William Steel of Cholmondeley, to John Tomlinson of Cholmondeley, James Rawland of Peckforton and Peter Dutton of Tattenhall, her executors, in trust – a half for the use of Mary Cunningham, her sister, and the other half for the use of the son and daughter of her said sister.
Seal: red, armorial. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/523  1711, 25. May
Contents:
MORTGAGE to secure £500 and interest, by the Rt. Hon. Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Bateman, citizen and barber-chirurgeon of London. —- a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the tenues of William Wilkinson, with closes called the house meadow, the yard by the orchard, the kiln yard, the crabtree field, the Myrie Croft, the Pitfeild, the Middle feild, the Woodfeild, the Hatchfeild, Fishersfeild, under the yearly rent of £30, a messuage called Colleys in the tenure of John Stones, under the yearly rent of £23, all which lands are parcel of the Manor of Cholmondeley in Malpas.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/524  1744, 9. June
Contents:
APPOINTMENT by Lady Penelope Cholmondeley, wife of the Hon. James Cholmondeley esq., to Randle Wilbraham of Lincolns Inn esq. —- to receive for her, from the said James Cholmondeley, £1,800, being the residue of £2,000 due to her from Richard Earl Rivers. Seal: red, armorial.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/525  1759, May
Contents:
ABSTRACT of Settlements relating to the Cholmondeley estate (1723 – 47) and of Lord Malpas’ claims thereunder.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/526  18th Cent
Contents:
NOTE requesting Lord Cholmondeley’s permission for Mr. Low to bring the purchase deed of 17th November, 1635 (no. DCH/C/503) with him to the next Chaster Assizes, that so much of it as relates to WIGLAND may be read. A short abstract of the deed is given, with notes relting to the same.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/527  1860, 30. Mar
Contents:
LETTER from Joseph Clark of Wrexham to Thomas Hignett, acknowledging his letter of the 28th with a receipt for rent for property in MALPAS. Paper.
Correspondence etc: relating to the purchase of premises in MALPAS from Richard Smith
[no title]  DCH/C/528  1862, 28. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 21 years by Mrs. Jane Smith and others to Philip Henry Lee —- a messuage, shop and premises in MALPAS, at an annual rent of £30. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/529  1869, 4. Nov
Contents:
SALE POSTER for the above premises, by the description of a messuage or dwelling house and front shop in MALPAS with out offices in the occupation of Philip Henry Lee, mercer and draper. Printed. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/530  1869, 8. Nov
Contents:
LETTER from N. Parry Jones, Whitchurch, to Thomas Hignett, enquiring whether he wishes to increase his former offer for the late Smith’s property. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/531  1869, 8. Nov
Contents:
ENVELOPE.
[no title]  DCH/C/532  1869, 10 Nov
Contents:
LETTER from N. Parry Jones to Thomas Hignett; he is not able to close under £550. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/533  1869, 23. Nov
Contents:
LETTER from N. Parry Jones to Thomas Hignett; he has Mr. Smith’s authority to accept Hignett’s offer of £500. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/534  1869, 3. Dec
Contents:
LETTER from B. Walters, Lincolns Inn, to Thomas Hignett, enclosing a contract for the purchase of the house in MALPAS, referring to Lee’s lease of the above premises and discussing a proposal to buy up the leasehold interest in the premises on either side. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/535  1869, 4. Dec
Contents:
ENVELOPE. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/536  1870, 3. Feb
Contents:
LETTER from Walters, Young & Co., Lincolns Inn, to Thomas Hignett, returning the counterpart of a lease of 1815 and requesting some further information about the premises in MALPAS, contracted to be purchased of Richard Smith. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/537  1870, 21. Juy
Contents:
LETTER from N. Parry Jones, Whitchurch, to P.H. Lee, instructing him in the future to pay his rent for the above premises to the Marquis of Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/538  1870, 25. July
Contents:
LETTER from Walters, Young & Co., to Thomas Hignett, enclosing no. DCH/C/537 and discussing arrangements for the deposit of Lee’s lease, at present with Mr. Parry Jones, the vendor’s solicitor. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/539  1870, 1. Aug
Contents:
LETTER from N. Parry Jones to Thomas Hignett, enclosing Lee’s lease. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/540  1656/7, 7. Feb
Contents:
LEASE for 2 lives by the Rt. Hon. Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondely and Dame Katherine his wife to William Stephens of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage heretofore in the possession of Hugh Stephens, deceased, uncle of the said William, and now of the said William, and 2 closes called Great Clayfield and Little Clayfield in OVERTON; for lives of the said William Stephens and of Elizabeth wife of Hugh son of the said William, at an annual rent of 24/-, 2 rent hens at Christmas, 2 papons at Easter and 2 days’ reaping.
Annexed: LETTER OF ATTORNEY to Thomas Duncalfe of Malpas and John (B)ebington of the same, yeomen.
Seals: red, 2; 1, missing; 2, armorial of Cholmondely.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/541  1658/9, 7. Feb
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Right Hon. Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondely to Sarah Hopley widow, late wife of Hugh Hopley, deceased, of Malpas, yeoman, and Hugh Hopley her eldest son. — a messuage in MALPAS late in the tenure of Hugh Hopley the father and Hugh Hopley the son, both deceased, and now of the said Sarah, with lands etc: in EBNALL, HAMPTON, WIGLAND and MALPAS; for lives of the said Sarah and Hugh and John, her sons, at an annual rent of 15/-, 2 capons at Easter, 2 hens at Shrovetide and a heriot of the best beast or £3.
Cons. £35. Seal: missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/542  1659, 7. May
Contents:
LEASE for 2 lives by Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Thomas Brereton of Edge, gentleman, and Eleanor his wife —- a messuage in MALPAS heretofore in the possession of Robert Norwood, gentleman, deceased, late in the possession of Randle Brereton and now of the said Thomas Brereton and Elianor, with liberty to make marl pits; reserving that part of the Milne field where several Milnes were lately erected called the windy milne Bancke, with right of way to the same; for lives of the said Thomas Brereton and Elianor Brereton, at an annual rent of 11/8 and a heriot of £3-0-0.
Cons. £20. Seal and seal tag torn away.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/543  1679, 26. Nov
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Thomas Brereton of the city of London, gentleman. —- a messuage in MALPAS wherein Thomas Stevens now dwells; for lives of the said Thomas Brereton, Amey his wife and Mary Brereton his daughter, at an annual rent of 11/8 and a heriot of the best beast or £3-0-0. Cons. £60. Seal: papered.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/544  1683, 10. Oct
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to John Taylor of Malpas, yeoman. — a messuage in BRADLEY and MALPAS wherein the said John now dwells; for lives of the said John Taylor, Joseph Greene son of Randle Greene of Kiddington, yeoman, and William Taylor of Cole Brooke near Maidenhead (Co. Kent), at an annual rent of 3/4 and a heriot of the best beast. Cons. £24. Seal: papered, armorial of Cholmondeley.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/545  1683, 13. Nov
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Hugh Stevens of Malpas, yeoman. —- a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the occupation of the said Hugh; for lives of the said Hugh, Elizabeth his wife and George his son, at an annual rent of £1-4-0 and a heriot of the best beast or £5.
Cons. £70. Seal: papered. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/546  1683, 13. Nov
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Hugh Stevens of Malpas, yeoman. —- a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the occupation of the said Hugh; for lives of the said Hugh, Elizabeth his wife and George his son, at an annual rent of £1-4-0 and a heriot of the best beast or £5.
Cons. £70.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/547  1683, 13. Nov
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Richard Duncalfe of Malpas, yeoman. —- a messuage in EBNALL wherein John Hopley now dwells with appurtenances now/late in the possession of the said Richard Duncalfe; for lives of John Griffies of Sleape, yeoman, Elizabeth Duncalfe, wife of Richard Duncalfe, and John Duncalfe his son, at an annual rent of 12/- and a heriot of the best beast or £4.
Cons. £80. Seal missing from tag. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/548  1685/6, 1. Feb
Contents:
BOND in £14 by Joseph Holford of Bickerton, husbandman, and Thomas Jones of Bickerton, yeoman, to Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley, to secure payment of £6-13-4.
Seals: 2, red, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Endorsed: TENANCY AGREEMENT (1. Feb., 1685/6, between the said Lord Viscount Cholmondeley and Joseph Holford, for a tenement late Henshaws in MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/549  (1685/6, Feb.)
Contents:
MEMORANDUM relating to the condition of the above premises. N/D.
(Pinned to no. DCH/C/548). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/550  1686, 29. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Urian Overton of Malpas, yeoman. — a messuage in MALPAS heretofore in the possession of the said Urian, with 2 crofts adjoining the same, a parcel of ground lately taken out of the lower town field of MALPAS and a croft called Wugland croft; for lives of Randle Overton of Malpas, father of the said Urian, William Overton his son and Elizabeth Overton his daughter, at an annual rent of 13/4, a heriot of £3, 2 rent hens, 2 capons and 2 days’ reaping. Cons. £52-3-0.
Seal: papered, 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/551  1686, 29. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Urian Overton of Malpas, yeoman. — a messuage in MALPAS heretofore in the possession of the said Urian, with 2 crofts adjoining the same, a parcel of ground lately taken out of the lower town field of MALPAS and a croft called Wugland croft; for lives of Randle Overton of Malpas, father of the said Urian, William Overton his son and Elizabeth Overton his daughter, at an annual rent of 13/4, a heriot of £3, 2 rent hens, 2 capons and 2 days’ reaping. Cons. £52-3-0.
Seal: papered, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/552  1687, 20. Sept
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to John Wicksteed of Hampton, yeoman —- a close in HAMPTON and MALPAS called Little Heath; for lives of the said John and of Joseph and William his brothers, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of the best beast or £3. Cons. £30.
Seal: red, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/553  1691, 29. Sept
Contents:
TENANCY AGREEMENT (Cp.) between Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley and William Edwards of Egerton, yeoman, for a 9 year lease of a messuage in MALPAS late in the tenure of John Halton, at an annual rent of £155 for the 1st 3 years and £160 for the residue of the term; the said Viscount is to be at the cost of erecting good barning and of repairing the dwelling house and outbuilding.
Seal: red, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardent.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/554  1691, 1. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Edward Batha of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of the said Edward; for lives of the said Edward, Peter Downward of Shocklach, yeoman, and Katherine his wife, at an annual rent of 11/-, 2 rent hens at Shrovetide and a heriot of the best beast. Cons. £15.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/555  1692, 14. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE (Copy) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Jonathan Bradley the younger of Malpas, gentleman. — a messuage in MALPAS heretofore in the possession of Richard Ankers deceased and now of Stephen Tayler, and parcels of land called Kiddington heath lands, Brewers field and lidiate croft now/late in the tenure of the said Jonathan Bradley, Margaret Barloe, John Broe, William Churton, John Parker and Ralph Vernon; for lives of the said Jonathan, John Broe the elder of Marchamley (Co. Salup), yeoman, and Samuel Higginson, son and heir of Samuel Higginson of Whitchurch (same Co.), mercer, at an annual rent of 28/4, 1 capon, 2 hens and 2 days’ average if required, and a heriot of 43/-. Cons. £70-14-0.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/556  1694, 30. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Jonathan Bradley of Tushingham, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS now in the tenure of George Stephens, with parcels of land called the Chancellors peice, the windmill field, the Greene Croft, the Stone pitt feild, the Cuttinge, the Intack, and 2 butts in the Lydiate croft, also in the tenure of the said George Stephens; for lives of the said Jonathan Bradley, Mary Brereton, daughter of Thomas Brereton, heretofore of the Higher hall of Edge and now of Springfield Essex, esq., and Randle Hopley the younger, eldest son of Randle Hopley the elder of Oreton, gentleman, by Alice his late wife, deceased, at an annual rent of 11/8 and an average of 11/4 and a heriot of the best beast or £3. Cons. £25-10-0.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/557  1694, 3. Dec.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Charles Fletcher of Bickley, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the holding of Mary Corley, deceased; for lives of the said Charles Fletcher, Frances his wife and William son of Christopher Rode, at an annual rent of 2/6 and a heriot of 22/-.
Cons. £23-2-0. Seal, seal tag and signature torn away.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/558  1697, 13. Aug.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Robert Monson of Malpas, tailor — a messuage called Broos tenement in MALPAS now in the holding of William Poynton; for lives of the said Robert Monson, Katherine his wife and Thomas their son, at an annual rent of £5 and a heriot of 30/-. Cons. £60.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/559  1697, 13. Aug.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Robert Monson of Malpas, tailor — a messuage called Broos tenement in MALPAS now in the holding of William Poynton; for lives of the said Robert Monson, Katherine his wife and Thomas their son, at an annual rent of £5 and a heriot of 30/-. Cons. £60.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/560  1699, 1. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Eugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Thomas Lee of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of the said Thomas, John Lee his son and George Steevens, younger son of George Steevens the elder of Malpas, yeoman, at an annual rent of £9 at Michaelmas next coming and thenceforth of £13, and a heriot of £2. Cons. £120.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/561  1699, 1. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Eugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to Thomas Lee of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of the said Thomas, John Lee his son and George Steevens, younger son of George Steevens the elder of Malpas, yeoman, at an annual rent of £9 at Michaelmas next coming and thenceforth of £13, and a heriot of £2. Cons. £120.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/562  1699, 6. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Urian Overton of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS with parcels of land in RHOCKHURST now in the holding of the said Urian; for lives of John Overton, son of the said Urian, and Sarah and Alice his daughters, at an annual rent of £4-0-0 and a heriot of £1-6-8. Cons. £8.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/563  1700, 19. Sept
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Mary Steevens of Malpas, widow — a messuage in MALPAS late in the holding of George Steevens deceased and now of the said Mary; for lives of the said Mary, George Steevens her son and Katherine Steevens her daughter, at annual rent of £8 and a heriot of 40/-. Cons. £22-15-0.
Seal: red, armorial. Damaged. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/564  1701, 27. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley to John Jackson of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of the said John Jackson; for lives of the said John, Peter Jackson his nephew, son of Randle Jackson of Malpas, and John Wicksteed his nephew, son of Rowland Wicksteed of Macefen, at an annual rent of 8/-, a fat hen at Shrovetide and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £12-0-0.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/565  1705, 20. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Thomas Ruscoe of Malpas, butcher — a cottage and yard in MALPAS called Stanleys cottage now/late in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of the said Thomas, Elizabeth Ruscoe his wife and John Clutton, son of William Clutton of Broxon, at an annual rent of 4/- and a heriot of 5/-.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/566  1706, 4. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Edward Batha of Malpas, miller — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of Thomas Jones; for lives of the said Edward Batha, John Batha his brother and James Harris, son of Roger Harris of Old Castle, at an annual rent of £7 and a heriot of 40/-.
Cons. £80. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/567  1706, 4. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Viscount Cholmondeley to Edward Batha of Malpas, miller — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of Thomas Jones; for lives of the said Edward Batha, John Batha his brother and James Harris, son of Roger Harris of Old Castle, at an annual rent of £7 and a heriot of 40/-.
Cons. £80. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/568  1706/7, 3. Feb.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives (unexecuted) by Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to James Humphreys of Ryton (Co. Denbigh), yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of the said James Humphreys with appurtenances called the Kiddington Heath lands, the Brewers field and Lidiate croft; for lives of Jonathan Bradley of the city of London, gentleman, the said James Humphreys and Jane his wife, at an annual rent of 28/4, 1 capon, 2 hens and 2 days’ average and a heriot of 43/-.
Cons. £35. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/569  1706/7, 10. Feb.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Penckstone of Edge, mason — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of John Barlow; for lives of the said Thomas and of Mary Penckstone and Jane Penckstone his daughters, at an annual rent of £3-6-8 and a heriot of 21/6.
Cons. £40. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 Lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/570  1707, 20. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Cook of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of Ruth his daughter, now wife of Thomas Jones the younger, and of Martha and John Jones their children, at an annual rent of £7 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £110.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/571  1707, 20. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Cook of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of Ruth his daughter, now wife of Thomas Jones the younger, and of Martha and John Jones their children, at an annual rent of £7 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £110.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/572  1708, 4. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for life by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Randle Woolley of Old Castle, yeoman — a parcel of land in MALPAS called Broad Hay, now in the occupation of the said Randle, at an annual rent of £20.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/573  1708, 5. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to William Churton of Worswall, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS and OVERTON now in the holding of the said William; for lives of Alice, Sarah and Grace, his children, at an annual rent of 12/8 and a heriot of the best beast or £3.
Cons. £62. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/574  1709, 15. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to John Williams of Malpas, labourer — a cottage place and yard in MALPAS late in the holding of Thomas Ruscoe deceased; for lives of the said John Williams, Anne Williams his wife and Daniell Williams his son, at an annual rent of 10/- and a heriot of 5/-; the said John Williams covenants to erect a convenient dwelling house within 2 years, in the place where the former cottage stood. Cons: not given.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/575  1710, 13. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Joseph Vaughan of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the occupation of Thomas Vaughan; for lives of the said Joseph, Owen Vaughan his brother and Naomy Vaughan his sister, at an annual rent of £3 as long as the land taxes continue and £3-10-0 thereafter, and a heriot of 10/-.
Cons. £36. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/576  1710, 13. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Joseph Vaughan of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the occupation of Thomas Vaughan; for lives of the said Joseph, Owen Vaughan his brother and Naomy Vaughan his sister, at an annual rent of £3 as long as the land taxes continue and £3-10-0 thereafter, and a heriot of 10/-.
Cons. £36. Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/577  1711, 1. May.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to John Batha of Old Castle, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now in the holding of Peter Downward of Shocklatch, yeoman; for lives of the said John Batha, Peter Downward and Katherine his wife, at an annual rent of 11/-, 2 rent hens at Shrovetide and a heriot of the best beast. Cons. £11.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/578  1711, 29. May.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to William Stokes of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS, EDGE and DUCKINGHAM, now in the holding of the said William; for lives of Sarah Stokes and Anne Stokes, his daughters, and Alice Jones his granddaughter, at an annual rent of £7 and a heriot of 20/-. Cons. £87-10-0.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/579  1711/12, 6. Mar.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to John Davies of Edge, yeoman — a cottage and yard in MALPAS now/late in the holding of George Pemberton; for lives of the said John Davies, Dorothy his wife and Dorothy Caldicott, daughter of Thomas Caldicott of Bickley, at an annual rent of 5/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £12.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/580  1713, 1. Apr.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt, Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Randle Broe of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of the said Randle; for lives of Elizabeth Broe his wife, Raphe Broe of Shocklatch his kinsman, and Ellen Overton of Malpas, his niece, at an annual rent of £3 and a heriot of 10/-. Cons. £40.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/581  1713, 1. Apr.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt, Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Randle Broe of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of the said Randle; for lives of Elizabeth Broe his wife, Raphe Broe of Shocklatch his kinsman, and Ellen Overton of Malpas, his niece, at an annual rent of £3 and a heriot of 10/-. Cons. £40.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/582  1714/15, 25. Feb.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Cook of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS, now in the holding of the said Thomas, with 2 parcels of land called Po(ve)ys fields, part of widow Murreys tenement in Malpas; for lives of Martha Jones, John Jones and Thomas Jones, children of Thomas Jones the younger, at an annual rent of £9-10-0 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £40.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/583  1714/15, 25. Feb.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Cook of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS, now in the holding of the said Thomas, with 2 parcels of land called Po(ve)ys fields, part of widow Murreys tenement in Malpas; for lives of Martha Jones, John Jones and Thomas Jones, children of Thomas Jones the younger, at an annual rent of £9-10-0 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £40.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/584  1714/15, 5. Mar.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Earl of Cholmondeley to John Hitchins of Hanley, yeoman — a dwelling house in MALPAS in the holding of widow Murrey, which is intended to be taken down and rebuilt, a parcel of land called Cross Hill now in the occupation of John Davies and another parcel towards HAMPTON HEATH now in the holding and occupation of Joseph Vaughan, carpenter; for lives of the said John Hitchins, Jane his wife and Thomas Downes, son of Raphe Downes of Huxley, at an annual rent of £3-10-0 and a heriot of £1-1-0; the said Earl covenants to be at the charges of taking down the old house and erecting a new one. Cons. £50.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/585  1717, 1. Aug.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Arthur Painter of Malpass, tanner — a messuage in MALPAS with yards and a tan-house, now in the holding of the said Arthur; for lives of the said Arthur, Sarah Painter his wife and Anne Painter his daughter, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. 20/-.
Seal: red, armorial, on a field ermine 3 lions passant guardant, fragmentary. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/586  1720, 3. Dec.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Hugh Carsley of Malpass, labourer — a cottage in MALPAS wherein Katherine Carsley, mother of the said Hugh, now dwells, with a small garden belonging; for lives of the said Hugh, Sarah Richardson, daughter of Thomas Richardson of Malpass, glazier, and Sarah Minshull, daughter of Hugh Minshull of Malpas deceased, at an annual rent of 6d. and a heriot of 5/-.
Cons. £2-2-0.
Seal: red, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/587  1721, 23. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Cholmondeley to Charles Fletcher of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the holding of Mary Corley deceased, and now of John Lunt as tenant to the said Charles Fletcher; for lives of the said Charles, Frances his wife and Grizell Fletcher their daughter, at an annual rent of 2/6 and a heriot of 22/-. Cons. £4-4-0.
Seal and seal tag torn away. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/588  1725, 7. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by George Viscount Malpas to William Daxon of Malpas — a messuage in MALPAS now in the tenure of the said William, with parcels of land called Chancellers Peice, the Windmill feild, Green Croft, stone pitt field, Cuttings, Intack and the butts in Lydiate croft; for lives of William Daxon junior, and John Daxon and Jane Daxon his son and daughter, at an annual rent of 11/8, an average of 11/4 and a heriot of £3 or the best beast. Cons. £33-12-9.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/589  1725, 7. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by George Viscount Malpas to William Daxon of Malpas — a messuage in MALPAS now in the tenure of the said William, with parcels of land called Chancellers Peice, the Windmill feild, Green Croft, stone pitt field, Cuttings, Intack and the butts in Lydiate croft; for lives of William Daxon junior, and John Daxon and Jane Daxon his son and daughter, at an annual rent of 11/8, an average of 11/4 and a heriot of £3 or the best beast. Cons. £33-12-9.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/590  1725, 7. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas to William Overton of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now in the possession of the said William, with 2 crofts adjoining the same, a parcel of ground formerly taken out of the lower town field and a croft called Wigland croft; for lives of the said William Overton, William Overton junior and Thomas Overton his sons, at an annual rent of 13/4, a heriot of the best beast or £3, 2 rent hens at Shrovetide, 2 capons at Easter and 2 days’ reaping in harvest. Cons. £45.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/591  1725, 7. Oct.
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas to William Overton of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now in the possession of the said William, with 2 crofts adjoining the same, a parcel of ground formerly taken out of the lower town field and a croft called Wigland croft; for lives of the said William Overton, William Overton junior and Thomas Overton his sons, at an annual rent of 13/4, a heriot of the best beast or £3, 2 rent hens at Shrovetide, 2 capons at Easter and 2 days’ reaping in harvest. Cons. £45.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/592  1725/6, 1. Feb.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to William Hopley of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS in the holding of the said William, with appurtenances in EBNALL, HAMPTON, WIGLAND, and MALPAS; for lives of Randle Hopley and John Hopley, sons of the said William, and of John Hopley of Wigland, yeoman, at an annual rent of 15/-, 2 capons at Easter and 2 hens at Shrovetide and a heriot of the best beast or £3. Cons. £96.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/593  1725/6, 1. Feb
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Robert Moulson of Malpas, tailor — a messuage called Broes tenement in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Robert; for lives of the said Robert, Katherine his wife and Ellen their daughter, at an annual rent of £5 and a heriot of 30/-. Cons. £11-4-3.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/594  1726, 16. Nov.
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas to Charles Fletcher of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the holding of Mary Corley deceased; for lives of the said Charles Fletcher, Grizell his daughter and John Stanley, son of John Stanley of Whitchurch, blacksmith, at an annual rent of 2/6 and a heriot of 22/-. Cons. £44.
Seal: red, a horse’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/595  1726, 28. Dec
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas to Sarah Painter of Malpas, widow — a messuage in MALPAS with the yards and tan-house heretofore belonging, now in the occupation of the said Sarah; for lives of the said Sarah, and of Arthur Painter and Anne, her children, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £1-1-0.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/596  1726, 28. Dec
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas to Sarah Painter of Malpas, widow — a messuage in MALPAS with the yards and tan-house heretofore belonging, now in the occupation of the said Sarah; for lives of the said Sarah, and of Arthur Painter and Anne, her children, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £1-1-0.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/597  1728, 15. Aug
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Lord Viscount Malpas, son and heir of George Earl of Cholmondeley, to John Duncalf of Cholmondeley, yeoman — a parcel of land in MALPAS late in the possession of Benjamin Woolley called the Broad Heys; for lives of Mary, Amy and Elizabeth, daughters of the said John Duncalf, at an annual rent of £10 and a heriot of £1-1-0. Cons. £120.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/598  1729, 17. June
Contents:
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, as above, to secure £80 and interest by John Duncalf to Richard Wicksteed of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), apothecary.
Seals: red, 2, fragmentary. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/599  1729, 17. June

Language:  English and Latin

Contents:
BOND in £160 to secure payment of £80 and interest by John Duncalf to Richard Wicksteed of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), apothecary.
Seal: red, armorial. Paper.
(Enclosed with no. DCH/C/598).
[no title]  DCH/C/600  1741
Contents:
ACCOUNT of money due to Richard Wicksteed for principal and interest and for other money disbursed on account of Broadhayes, 1729 – 41. Paper.
(Enclosed with no. DCH/C/598)
[no title]  DCH/C/601  1741, 29. Apr
Contents:
LETTER from Richard Wicksteed to Randle Brookes, enclosing the Account and commenting on Lord Cholmondeley’s intention to take the premises into his own hands. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/602  1742, 29. Nov
Contents:
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, as above no. DCH/C/597 by Richard Wicksteed to the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley. Cons. £84-1-8.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/603  1742, 4. Dec
Contents:
LETTER from Richard Wicksteed to Randle Brooke; he is willing to comply with his wishes, though at some inconvenience. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/604  1742, 16. Dec
Contents:
LETTER from Ferdinando Giglio to Randle Brooke, conveying Lord Cholmondeley’s instructions to continue with the purchase of the mortgage from Mr. Wicksted, and the lease to Edward Churton. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/605  1742/3, 22. Jan
Contents:
LETTER from Randle Brooke to (William Ridgway) concerning the proposed of the Broad Heys to Edward Churton.
On dorse: AGREEMENT for the above lease, dated 17th Nov., 1742. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/606  1742/3, 29. Jan
Contents:
LETTER from William Ridgway to Randle Brooke, enclosing the lease and counterpart in accordance with his instructions. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/607  1782, 24. Oct
Contents:
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between John Lee of Churton and the Earl of Cholmondeley, that the said Earl add 2 lives to the tenement in MALPAS with lands called Broadheys late in the possession of Edward Churton deceased. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/608  1727/8, 27. Jan
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Thomas Currey of Malpas, yeoman — a croft with the orchard adjoining in MALPAS, late in the holding of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased, and now of the said Thomas Currey; for lives of the said Thomas Currey, Thomas the younger, his son, and Elizabeth his daughter, at an annual rent of 10/- and a heriot of 2/6. Cons. £3-0-0.
Seal: black, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/609  1728, 26. July
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Peter Penkstone of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), plumber and glazier — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of Thomas Low; for lives of the said Peter Penkstone, Mary wife of Francis Saunders of Malpas and Thomas Saunders their son, at an annual rent of £3-6-8 and a heriot of 21/6. Cons. £21.
Seal: black, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/610  1728, 15. Aug
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to John Duncalf of Cholmondeley, yeoman — a parcel of land in MALPAS late in the possession of Benjamin Woolley called the Broad Heys; for lives of Mary, Amy and Elizabeth, daughters of the said John Duncalf, at an annual rent of £10 and a heriot of £1-1-0. Cons. £120.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/611  1728, 18. Oct
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Peter Moulson, citizen and vintner of London — a cottage and croft in MALPAS now in the holding of Robert Moulson; for lives of the said Peter Moulson, and of Catherine and Thomas, son and daughter of Robert Moulson of Malpas, at an annual rent of 8d. and a heriot of 2/6; there is a condition that he is not to keep a public ale house on any part of the said premises. Cons. £2-2-0.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/612  1729, 17. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Robert Moulson of Malpas, tailor — a messuage called Broes tenement in MALPAS, in the holding of the said Robert; for lives of the said Robert, Ellen his daughter and Mary, daughter of Peter Moulson of London, vintnor, at an annual rent of £5 and a heriot of 3/-. Cons. £11-4-3.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/613  1729, 17. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Robert Moulson of Malpas, tailor — a messuage called Broes tenement in MALPAS, in the holding of the said Robert; for lives of the said Robert, Ellen his daughter and Mary, daughter of Peter Moulson of London, vintnor, at an annual rent of £5 and a heriot of 3/-. Cons. £11-4-3.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/614  1729, 1. Aug
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to Randle Moyle of Tilstone, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the holding of Katherine Shard, deceased; for lives of Richard Moyle, son of the said Randle, Katherine Moyle, his daughter in law, and John Fisher, son of Richard Fisher of Edge, smith, at an annual rent of 5/- and a heriot of 2/6. Cons. that the said Randle shall build a new house on the specifications already agreed upon, providing workmen and materials for the purpose.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/615  1730, 21. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to John Cowley of Macefen, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of William Daxon, with parcels of land called the Chancellers peice, the Windmill field, the Green Croft, the Stone-pitt field, the Cuttings, the Intack and the Butts in the lidyate croft; for lives of William Daxon junior and John Daxon, sons of the said William Daxon, and Thomas Cowley, son of the said John Cowley, at an annual rent of 11/8, and an average of 11/4 and a heriot of £3 or the best beast. Cons. £22. Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/616  1730, 21. Oct
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas to John Cowley of Macefen, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now/late in the holding of William Daxon, with parcels of land called the Chancellers peice, the Windmill field, the Green Croft, the Stone-pitt field, the Cuttings, the Intack and the Butts in the lidyate croft; for lives of William Daxon junior and John Daxon, sons of the said William Daxon, and Thomas Cowley, son of the said John Cowley, at an annual rent of 11/8, and an average of 11/4 and a heriot of £3 or the best beast. Cons. £22. Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/617  1733, 6. Aug
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to William Wicksted of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), tailor — a messuage in MALPAS now in the holding of the said William; for lives of the said William, and of John Wicksted and William Wicksted his sons, at an annual rent of £2 and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £27.
Seal: black, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/618  1734, 13. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Joseph Groome of Malpas, cooper — a dwelling house with garden in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Joseph; for lives of the said Joseph, aged 48, Anne his wife aged 46, and Peter their son aged 6, at an annual rent of 5/1 and a heriot of 2/6. Cons. not given.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/619  1734, 13. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Joseph Groome of Malpas, cooper — a dwelling house with garden in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Joseph; for lives of the said Joseph, aged 48, Anne his wife aged 46, and Peter their son aged 6, at an annual rent of 5/1 and a heriot of 2/6. Cons. not given.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/620  1735, 24. June
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to John Cowley of Macefen, yeoman — a messuage in MALPAS now in the occupation of the said John, with closes called Chancellors piece, windmill field, Green croft, stone pitt field, the Cuttings, the Intack and the butts in the lidgate croft; for lives of the said John Cowley, aged 36, Elizabeth his wife aged 35 and Thomas their son aged 13, at an annual rent of £5-10-0 and a heriot of £2-10-0. Cons, the surrender of a lease for 3 lives and the augmentation of the rent from 11/8 to £5-10-0.
Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/621  1736/7, 24. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Egerton of Bickley, carpenter — a messuage and old buildings with 2 bays of a new barn in MALPAS and closes called Brewhouse croft, lydgate croft and 4 ankers fields, late James Humphrey’s tenement and now in the holding of the said Earl; for lives of the said Thomas Egerton aged 42, Sarah Egerton his daughter aged 17, and Philip Egerton of Buckley his nephew aged 13, at an annual rent of £10-15-0 and a heriot of £1-1-0. Cons. £129. Seal: red, armorial.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/622  1736/7, 24. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Egerton of Bickley, carpenter — a messuage and old buildings with 2 bays of a new barn in MALPAS and closes called Brewhouse croft, lydgate croft and 4 ankers fields, late James Humphrey’s tenement and now in the holding of the said Earl; for lives of the said Thomas Egerton aged 42, Sarah Egerton his daughter aged 17, and Philip Egerton of Buckley his nephew aged 13, at an annual rent of £10-15-0 and a heriot of £1-1-0. Cons. £129. Seal: red, armorial. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/623  1739, 10. Aug
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to John Leigh of Malpas, butcher — a messuage and outbuildings in MALPAS late in the holding of George Stephens, with closes in OVERTON in the holding of the said John Leigh and late of the said George Stephens; for lives of Hannah Leigh, wife of the said John, aged 30, John Leigh their son aged 3, and Hannah Leigh their daughter, aged 2, at an annual rent of £8 and a heriot of £1-10-0. Cons. £30.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/624  1740/1, 10. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Dod of Nantwich, gentleman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Thomas, with parcels of land called Poteys fields heretofore part of widow Murrey’s tenement; for lives of the said Thomas Dod aged 42, Martha Jones aged 43 and Thomas Jones aged 41, children of Thomas Jones the younger, at an annual rent of £9-10-0 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £28.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/625  1740/1, 10. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Dod of Nantwich, gentleman — a messuage, cottage and yard in MALPAS now in the holding of the said Thomas, with parcels of land called Poteys fields heretofore part of widow Murrey’s tenement; for lives of the said Thomas Dod aged 42, Martha Jones aged 43 and Thomas Jones aged 41, children of Thomas Jones the younger, at an annual rent of £9-10-0 and a heriot of £2-2-0. Cons. £28.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/626  1742/3, 3. Feb
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Edward Churton of Oldcastle, yeoman — a parcel of ground in MALPAS in the possession of John Duncalf, called Bradheys; for lives of the said Edward aged 40, Susanna his daughter aged 4, and John son of John Churton of Whitchurch (Co. Salop), gentleman, aged 11, at an annual rent of £10 and a heriot of £1-1-0. Cons. £105.
Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/627  1744, 22. Dec
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon George Earl of Cholmondeley to Thomas Smith of Malpas, tanner — a messuage in MALPAS with the yard and tan-house thereto belonging, now in the holding of the said Thomas; for lives of the said Thomas aged 44, Sarah Painter of Malpas widow aged 60, and Anne her daughter aged 30, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £1-1-0. Seal: red, a man’s head. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/628  1744/5, 5. Jan
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to John Harrison of Clutton, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS formerly in the holding of Thomas Lee deceased and now of the said John Harrison; for lives of Richard Harrison son of the said John aged 1, John Lee, son of Thomas Lee, late of Malpas yeoman deceased, aged ( – ), and George Steevens son of George Steevens late of Malpas yeoman deceased aged ( – ), at an annual rent of £13 and a heriot of 40/-. Cons. £30.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/629  1744/5, 5. Jan
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to John Harrison of Clutton, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS formerly in the holding of Thomas Lee deceased and now of the said John Harrison; for lives of Richard Harrison son of the said John aged 1, John Lee, son of Thomas Lee, late of Malpas yeoman deceased, aged ( – ), and George Steevens son of George Steevens late of Malpas yeoman deceased aged ( – ), at an annual rent of £13 and a heriot of 40/-. Cons. £30.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/630  1746, 16. July
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley to Ambrose Brooke of Edge, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS, EDGE and DUCKINTON late in the occupation of widow Jones and now of Edward Griffith, Robert Phythian and Owen Clutton; for lives of Sarah Brooke aged 10, Martha Brooke aged 3 and Ambrose Brooke aged 5, daughters and son of Eleanor Brooke of Bickerton, widow, at an annual rent of £8 and a heriot of 20/-; the said Ambrose covenants to rebuild the said messuage within 3 years. Cons. £96. Seal: red, a man’s head.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/631  1750, 25. July
Contents:
TENANCY AGREEMENT for an 11 year lease by the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley and William Mellish of the parish of St. Ann’s Westminster, esq., to John Fletcher of Litchfield esq., — a moiety of the salt work in HIGHER DIRTWICH in the township of WIGLAND now in the holding of the said John, with all the wichhouses etc: pertaining, at an annual rent of £12.
Seal: red, illegible. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/632  1777, 20. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 21 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl Cholmondeley to William Barlow of Malpas, yeoman — a moiety of the capital messuage in MALPAS called MALPAS HALL with fields called Tentry field, Big Mill field, little Mill field, little good moor, big good moor, coids croft in 2 parts, grammers moor, Grammers field, part of a meadow and peas’s meadow, now in the holding of the said William Barlow, at an annual rent of £100.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/633  1777, 20. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 21 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl Cholmondeley to William Barlow of Malpas, yeoman — a moiety of the capital messuage in MALPAS called MALPAS HALL with fields called Tentry field, Big Mill field, little Mill field, little good moor, big good moor, coids croft in 2 parts, grammers moor, Grammers field, part of a meadow and peas’s meadow, now in the holding of the said William Barlow, at an annual rent of £100.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/634  1777, 20. Mar
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 21 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Minshull of Malpas, yeoman — a moiety of the capital messuage in MALPAS called MALPAS HALL with fields called Kiln field, Pease Croft, Warvin Lake, Lane, Dee Bank, the Well meadow, Wolleys Croft, White Croft, White field, the Marle field, the little lees, the great lees in 2 parts, Ankers lane and the stile field, with 1 of the small dwellings adjoining the said premises, all in the holding of the said Richard, at an annual rent of £100.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/635  1777, 23. June
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Minshull of Malpas, farmer — a messuage in MALPAS late Duckers cottage; for lives of Margaret Minshull aged 14, Elizabeth Minshull aged 11 and Mary Minshull aged 6, daughters of the lessee, at an annual rent of 1/- and a heriot of the best beast or 10/6. Cons. £15.
Seal: red, of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/636  1777, 23. June
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Minshull of Malpas, farmer — a messuage in MALPAS late Duckers cottage; for lives of Margaret Minshull aged 14, Elizabeth Minshull aged 11 and Mary Minshull aged 6, daughters of the lessee, at an annual rent of 1/- and a heriot of the best beast or 10/6. Cons. £15.
Seal: red, of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/637  1777, 23. June
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Minshull of Malpas, gentleman — a cottage in MALPAS late part of Bathars and now in the holding of the said Richard, with 2 pieces of land called Painters Croft and the Moss Croft; for lives of Margaret Minshull aged 14, Elizabeth Minshull aged 11, and Mary Minshull aged 6, at an annual rent of 1/- and a heriot of the best beast or 5/-. Cons. £100. Seal: red, armorial, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/638  1777, 23. June
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Minshull of Malpas, gentleman — a cottage in MALPAS late part of Bathars and now in the holding of the said Richard, with 2 pieces of land called Painters Croft and the Moss Croft; for lives of Margaret Minshull aged 14, Elizabeth Minshull aged 11, and Mary Minshull aged 6, at an annual rent of 1/- and a heriot of the best beast or 5/-. Cons. £100. Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/639  1777, 23. June
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Clutton of Malpas, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS late in the tenure of ( – ) Downs, with 2 fields called the Oat Hill and Field near the Cross Hill; for lives of Thomas Bostock aged 11, son of John Bostock of Macefen, Alicia Hickman aged 13 and Elizabeth Hickman aged 11, daughters of Rev. John Hickman, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of the best beast or £1-1-0. Cons. £130.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/648  1777, 24. June
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Randle Brooks of Malpas, gentleman — a house and 2 fields in MALPAS called Bathoes, with a croft called Astrus croft, part of Crooks tenement; for lives of Ambrose Brooks son of Ambrose Brooks aged 36, John Bailey son of John Bailey aged 10 and Thomas Jones aged 9, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of the best beast or £1-1-0. Cons. £200.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/649  1778, 23. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Ht. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Rev. Evan Evans of Malpas — a house, barn and field called the Oathill, part of late Penkestons tenement; for lives of the lessee aged 47, Ann Evans his wife aged 42 and Elizabeth Evans his daughter aged 7, at an annual rent of £6-0-0 and a heriot of the best beast of £1-1-0.
Cons. 1/-. Seal: red, armorial, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/650  1778, 23. Mar
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Randle Brooke of Malpas, gentleman — a messuage in MALPAS called the Clay hole tenement, with closes called the Barn Croft, Big Long Croft, little long croft, 2 Morris’s Crofts, Cholmondeley Field, Cholmondeley Meadow, Bakers field and the 40 acres; for lives of Thomas Nickson son of Richard Nickson aged 16, Robert Bailey son of John Bailey aged 5 and Richard Heber son of Rector Heber aged 4, at an annual rent of £20 and a heriot of the best beast or £3-3-0. Cons. £340. Seal: red, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/651  1778, 23. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Karl of Cholmondeley to Richard Smith of Beeston, yeoman — a messuage of 3 dwellings in MALPAS with the yards and tan-house; for lives of Richard Smith son of George Smith of Bretton aged 22, Ann Wilbraham of Malpas widow aged 64 and John Smith son of George Smith aged 24, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £50.
Seal: red, armorial of Cholmondeley. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/652  1779, 25. Mar
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Holford of Malpas — a messuage in MALPAS, with closes called Brewhouse croft, Lydgate croft and 4 ankers fields, late in lease to Thomas Egerton, with Hopleys townfield and Sanders Butt in the Lydgate; for lives of the said Richard Holford aged 60, Martha Holford his wife aged 50 (instead of Philip Egerton) and Sarah Egerton aged 60, at an annual rent of £15-5-0 and a heriot of the best beast or £2-2-0. Cons. £45.
Seal: red, monogram “R.H.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/653  1781, 2. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to John Smith of Beeston, yeoman — a messuage of 3 dwellings in MALPAS with the yards and tan-house (previously leased to Richard Smith, no. DCH/C/651); for lives of John Smith aged 26, Richard Smith aged 24 and Sarah Smith aged 32, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £18.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/654  1781, 2. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to John Smith of Beeston, yeoman — a messuage of 3 dwellings in MALPAS with the yards and tan-house (previously leased to Richard Smith, no. DCH/C/651); for lives of John Smith aged 26, Richard Smith aged 24 and Sarah Smith aged 32, at an annual rent of 2/- and a heriot of 5/-. Cons. £18.
Seal: red, armorial, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/655  1783, 25. Mar
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley of John Lee of Malpas — a messuage in MALPAS called Lees Tenement now in the holding of the said John, with 3 closes pertaining and 2 closes called the 2 Broad Heys late in lease to Edward Churton deceased and now in the holding of the said John Lee; for lives of the said John aged 52, John Lee aged 20 and Thomas aged 7, sons of the said John, at an annual rent of £48 and 2 days’ work.
Cons. none. Seal: red, armorial, illegible.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/656  1783, 25. Mar
Contents:
LEASE (unexecuted) for 15 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Garner of Malpas, farmer — a messuage in MALPAS lately occupied by William Barlow and now in the tenure of the said Richard Garner as tenant, with closes called Tentry field, Big Mill field, little Mill field, little good moor, Big good Moor, Coids croft in 2 parts, Grammers Moor, Grammers field and Peers’s Meadow, at an annual rent of £100 and 3 days work.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/657  1783, 12. July
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for life and 20 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Richard Holford of Malpas, gentleman — a messuage with closes called the Brewhouse Croft, the Lydgate croft, 4 Ankers’s fields, Hopleys four fields and a butt of land in the Lydgate late in the holding of William Sanders, at an annual rent of £15-5-0 for the life of the said Richard and £10-15-0 after his decease and a heriot of £2-2-0.
Seal: rod, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/658  1786, 29. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Dorothy Guest of Hampton, widow — a messuage, tenement and smithy in MALPAS called Guest’s Tenement now in the holding of the said Dorothy; for lives of the said Dorothy aged 54, Sophia Guest her daughter aged 31 and Thomas Guest her son aged 21, at an annual rent of £11 and a heriot of 20/-.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/659  1786, 29. May
Contents:
LEASE for 3 lives by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to Dorothy Guest of Hampton, widow — a messuage, tenement and smithy in MALPAS called Guest’s Tenement now in the holding of the said Dorothy; for lives of the said Dorothy aged 54, Sophia Guest her daughter aged 31 and Thomas Guest her son aged 21, at an annual rent of £11 and a heriot of 20/-.
Seal: red, illegible. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/660  1793, 10. Sept
Contents:
LEASE for life by Edward Kingdon of Walnutt tree walk in the parish of St. Mary Lambeth, gentleman, to Simon Faulkner of Hampton, yeoman — a messuage in HAMPTON in the parish of MALPAS now in the tenure of the said Simon, at an annual rent of £80. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/661  1796, 12. Feb
Contents:
LEASE (Cp.) for 21 years by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley to John Clutton of Malpas, yeoman — a messuage with closes called the unlocks croft, Pear Tree Croft, Big Park and 2 lower parks, late in the holding of Sarah Griffiths and now of the said John Clutton, at an annual rent of £22. Seal: red, monogram “J.S.” Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/662  1819, 19. Mar
Contents:
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT between James Marquis of Cholmondeley and William Wright of Runcorn, tanner, for the sale of timber on MALPAS HALL Farm and lands adjoining.
Cons. £951-10-7½. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/663  1824, 25. Mar
Contents:
LEASE for the life of the lessee by George James Marquis of Cholmondeley Kt. to William Wilton of Malpas, labourer — a messuage in MALPAS called Johnsons Tenement now in the occupation of the said William with parcels of land originally enclosed from the common land, at an annual rent of 2/6 and a heriot of 5/-.
Seal: red, a dove with olive branch. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/664  1642, 4. Oct
Contents:
LIST of persons who paid fines at BICKLEY and MALPAS Courts.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/665  1643, 2. Oct
Contents:
LIST of persons who paid fines at BICKLEY and MALPAS Courts.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/666  1682, 3. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before Sir Francis Manley, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, TILSTON, WIGLAND. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/667  1682, 4. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Leet and Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his Manor of CHOLMONDELEY before Sir Francis Manley, Steward. Places mentioned: CHOLMONDELEY, BICKLEY, NORBURY, FRITH and CHORLEY. Parchment.
Note: nos. DCH/C/666 and 667 are rolled together.
[no title]  DCH/C/668  1683, 1. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before Sir Francis Manley, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, HAMPTON, KIDINGTON and WIGLAND. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/669  1684, 23. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before John Goldsmyth esq., Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, HAMPTON, BICKERTON and WIGLAND.
Also: estreats as above for Court held 6. May, 1685 (same places). Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/670  1685, 17. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before Richard Leving esq., Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BRADELEY, TILSTON, CARDEN, HORTON and WIGLAND, Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/671  1686, 22. Apr
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of Malpas before Richard Leving, Steward.
Places mentioned: WIGLAND and MALPAS.
Also: estreats as above for Court held 23. Oct., 1686.
Places mentioned: MALPAS, HAMPTON, BICKERTON, and WIGLAND.
Note: the above 3 membranes nos. DCH/C/669 – 671 are pinned together.
Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/672  1687, 20. Apr
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before Richard Leving, Steward.
Places mentioned: MALPAS, HAMPTON and WIGLAND. Parchment.
[no title]  DCH/C/673  1687, 22. Oct
Contents:
ESTREATE OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley held for his quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS before Richard Leving, Steward.
Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON, HAMPTON and WIGLAND.
Parchment.
Note: nos. DCH/C/672 and 673 are rolled together.
[no title]  DCH/C/674  nd
Contents:
WRAPPER entitled “Malpas Estreats”. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/675  nd
Contents:
WRAPPER entitled “Malpas 134 – 8″. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/676  1777, 18. Nov
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of Malpas, before George Watson, gentleman, Steward.
Places mentioned: MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/677  1778, 1. Dec
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: LARTON and MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/678  1779, 16. Nov
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before John Corser, Steward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/679  1780, 12. Dec
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/680  1781, 26. Nov
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, gentleman, Steward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/681  1782, 21. Dec
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of Malpas, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Endorsed: “No Court in 1783″. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/682  1782, 21. Dec
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of Malpas, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Endorsed: “No Court in 1783″. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/683  1784, 13. Mar
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/684  1784, 13. Mar
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/685  1784, 23. Oct
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/686  1784, 23. Oct
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/687  1785, 17. Dec
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/688  1785, 17. Dec
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before George Watson, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/689  1786, 16. Dec
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, gentleman, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/690  1786, 16. Dec
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, gentleman, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/691  1788, 21. Jan
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/692  1788, 21. Jan
Contents:
ESTREAT OF PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/693  1788, 21. Jan
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON, SHOCKLACH, LARTON and EDGE.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/694  1790, 27. Apr
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/695  1790, 27. Apr
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON and SHOCKLACH. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/696  1790, 27. Apr
Contents:
ESTREAT OF FINES & AMERCEMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON and SHOCKLACH.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/697  1792, 24. Nov
Contents:
PRESENTMENTS at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley for a quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS, before Richard Smith, Steward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/698  c. 1777
Contents:
SUMMONS (blank) to jury to appear at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley. N/D. Printed.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/699  c. 1777
Contents:
SUMMONS (blank) to jury to appear at the Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley. N/D. Printed. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/700  c. 1777
Contents:
SUMMONS (blank) to jury to appear at the Court Leet and Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/701  c. 1777
Contents:
SUMMONS (blank) to jury to appear at the Court Leet and Court Baron of the Rt. Hon. George James Earl of Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/702  1777 – 85
Contents:
SUIT ROLL. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON, HAMPTON, BARTON, KIDDINGTON, SHOCKLACH, EDGE, LARTON, TILSTON.
Paper Book.
[no title]  DCH/C/703  1783, 7. Feb
Contents:
PRECEPT to the Bailiff to collect the fines levied at the Court held for the quarter part of the Barony of MALPAS on 21st Dec., 1782. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON, BARTON, SHOCKLACH and LaRTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/704  1788 – 92
Contents:
SUIT ROLL. Places mentioned: MALPAS, BICKERTON, HAMPTON, SHOCKLACH, LARTON and EDGE. Paper Book.
[no title]  DCH/C/705  1790
Contents:
PRECEPT to John Nevill, Bailiff, for holding a Court Baron on 27th April next. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/706  1713
Contents:
RECEIPT for 18/-, being land tax for the year 1713. John Canbant and Robert Pemberton, collectors, to Samuel Bradshaw.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/707  1714
Contents:
RECEIPT for 18/-, being land tax for the year 1714. Edward Palmer and Hugh Heatly, collectors, to Samuel Bradshaw.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/708  1715
Contents:
RECEIPT for 18/-, being land tax for the year 1715. Robert Pemberton and Thomas Hallmark, collectors, to Samuel Bradshaw.
Paper.
Note: the above 3 items, nos. DCH/C/706 – 8 are pinned together.
[no title]  DCH/C/709  1714/15, 16. & 21
Contents:
ACCOUNT for glazing work in the Earl of Cholmondeley’s chancel in MALPAS Church and at CHOLMONDELEY HALL. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/710  1715, 18. Apr
Contents:
RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for tithes of the upper rectory, MALPAS, due from the Earl of Cholmondeley; received by Henry Moore from John Dod. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/711  1715, 23. June
Contents:
RECEIPT for £15, being one years wages due to Thomas Broome from the Earl of Cholmondeley; received by Elizabeth Broome from John Dod. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/712  1715, 6. Dec
Contents:
RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for tithes of the lower rectory, MALPAS; received by William Dod from John Dod. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/713  1714/16, 8. Jan
Contents:
BILL drawn by the Earl of Cholmondeley on John Dod, for £15-12-0 payable to “the 3 boy(s) belonging to the Runing horses at WALESEA”, viz. Renald Higgins, John Gitins and Thomas Higgins. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/714  1716, 17. Apr
Contents:
RECEIPT for £5-4-0 for 2 year’s wages and for breeches and stockings; received by John Gittins from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/715  1716, 22. May
Contents:
RECEIPT for £10-8-0 for 2 year’s wages and for breeches and stockings; received by Roland Higins and Thomas Higins. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/716  1716, 20. June
Contents:
RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for rent due to the lower rectory of MALPAS for a moiety of the tithes in CHOLMONDELEY, BICKLEY, BULKLEY and LARKTON; received by William Dod from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/717  1716, 9. July
Contents:
RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for tithe; received by Henry Moore from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/718  1716, 24. Sept
Contents:
RECEIPT for £3-0-0, being wages for slaughtering and helping in the kitchen; received by Thomas Holand from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/719  1716, 27. Sept
Contents:
RECEIPT for £1-14-0, being the balance of his account; received by Thomas Weaver from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/720  1716, 9. Oct
Contents:
RECEIPT for £2-0-0, being 1 year’s wages for looking after the warren on BULKELEY HILL and catching rabbits for the Earl’s use; received by Thomas Williams from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/721  1716, 10. Oct
Contents:
RECEIPT for £2-10-0, for glazing work at CHOLMONDELEY HALL; received by William Bankes from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/722  1716, 7. Nov
Contents:
RECEIPT for £2-6-9, for repairs to Edward Jones’ house in NORBURY; received by Samuel Bradshaw from Robert Critchley (for the Earl of Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/723  1716
Contents:
ACCOUNTS of John Dod’s collection of rents for the Earl of Cholmondeley. Places mentioned: AGDEN, KIDINGTON, HORTON, ROWTON, HELSBEY, SPITTLE, MANLEY, ADVENLEY, CAPENHURST, ALTON, WOODBANK, TATTENHALL, TRAFFORD, THORNTON, BICKLEY and TILSTON. Paper.
Note: this item was originally used as a wrapper to this Bundle.
[no title]  DCH/C/724  1715, 6. Aug
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Mr. Wishart, Attorney at Law in Chester, concerning some oak trees cut down on Edward Pool’s tenement. Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/725  1715, 22. Aug
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Mr. Wishart, Attorney at Law in Chester, concerning some oak trees cut down on Edward Pool’s tenement. Cholmondeley. Paper.
Note: nos. DCH/C/724 – 5 are pinned together.
[no title]  DCH/C/726  1717, 24. Apr
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley; he has directed Richard Roberts to deliver a good parcel of coals to Lord Cholmondeley in satisfaction of outstanding rent; discusses plans for a chapel in process of erection; he had hoped to include the workmens’ proposals for completing the offices but there is “no seeing any of them soaber in holyday time”. Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/727  1717, 27. Apr
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley; reports the return of the workmen and outlines their proposals for completing the offices. Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/728  1717, 3. Dec
Contents:
CONTRACT between John Alston and the Earl of Cholmondeley for installing glass windows. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/729  1718/19, 10. Jan
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, stating that the delays in building have been due to bad weather conditions; the slater should begin work again the following week. Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/730  1718/19, 19. Jan
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, informing him of Mr. Bostock’s and Mr. Hopley’s intention of installing Mr. Badeley, the present usher, as chief schoolmaster of Lord Cholmondeley’s school at MALPAS; encloses Benjamin Ridgway’s estimate for joinery work (below) and discusses progress in the offices. Namptwich. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/731  1718/19, 10. Jan
Contents:
ESTIMATE, from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, informing him of Mr. Bostock’s and Mr. Hopley’s intention of installing Mr. Badeley, the present usher, as chief schoolmaster of Lord Cholmondeley’s school at MALPAS; encloses Benjamin Ridgway’s estimate for joinery work (below) and discusses progress in the offices. Namptwich. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/732  1719, 29. Sept
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley; he has been discussing the chimney-piece with the marble mason; encloses a letter from Joseph Wilbram, the mason who has undertaken the work at Lord Cholmondeley’s chancel at MALPAS. London.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/733  1720, 30. Apr
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, with further details about the chimney-piece. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/734  n.d
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, with a consignment of cherries. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/735  n.d
Contents:
LETTER from John Alston to Lord Cholmondeley, giving reasons why he will be unable to continue in Lord Cholmondeley’s service after Michaelmas. (Fragile). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/736  n.d
Contents:
NOTE from ( – ) to John Alston, with estimates for the delivery of coal. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/737  nd
Contents:
LABEL: “Old Memoranda” Malpas. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/738  1799, 6. May
Contents:
RECEIPT for £70 by James Standerens and Eliza Standerens to the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley, being the consideration for relinquishing a lease granted by him to the Rev, Evan Evans of Malpas. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/739  18th Cent
Contents:
LABEL: “MALPAS & LARTON Survey”. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/740  1813, 6. Jan
Contents:
SALE POSTER for leasehold property in MALPAS consisting of a newly erected messuage in the holding of Samuel Bate, tailor (Lot 1); a dwelling house adjoining the same in the holding of Samuel Dutton (Lot 2); a messuage late in the occupation of the late Mr. Minshull (Lot 3); 2 dwelling houses in Church Street in the holdings of John Ethelston and Christopher Williams (Lot 4); a dwelling house in the holding of Thomas Groom (Lot 5); 2 dwelling houses in the holding of George Batho and Edward Griffiths (Lot 6); a messuage with shop etc: in the occupation of W. Johnson, spirit dealer (Lot 7); a piece of grazing land called Painter’s croft late in the holding of Richard Thompson deceased (Lot 8); and grazing land in the holding of George Ruscoe (Lot 9). A note of sale is made against each. Printed. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/741  c. 1830
Contents:
MEMORANDUM concerning 2 recent enactments for the occupation of the poor on the allotment system. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/742  1716, Sept
Contents:
MAP of NOMANS HEATH near MALPAS shewing meare stones and water-course and giving tenants’ names, by Alston; evidently drawn up for evidence of boundaries.
Scale: 10 perches = 1″. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/743  1730
Contents:
WARRANT by Lord Malpas to John Tomlinson for the collection of rents at MALPAS, DIRTWICH, CHOLMONDELEY, TUSHINGHAM, CHORLEY, HAMPTON, BARTON, BIDLEY and CUDDINGTON, as specified. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/744  1739, 18. June
Contents:
ORDER FOR RE-ENTRY in favour of the Rt. Hon. George Earl of Cholmondeley against George Stephens, for premises in MALPAS and OVERTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/745  c. 1746
Contents:
SURVEY of tenancies in MALPAS of Minshull Garner, William Overton, Mr. Harrison, Owen Vaughan, Elizabeth Lunt, Widow Guest, Richard Holford, William Sanders, Ambrose Brookes, Widow Moyles, Joseph Reeves, Sarah Griffiths, Richard Clutton, Rev, Evans, the late Randle Brookes, Charles Hopley, John Mathews, John Lee and Mr. Minshull; in LARTON of James Done, Mr. Downes, George Done and Thomas White and in HAMPTON of Mr. Arnold and John Tomkin. Paper Book.
[no title]  DCH/C/746  1805, 17. May
Contents:
RENT ACCOUNT for MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/747  nd
Contents:
LABEL: “relating to the living of Malpas and to Malpas Church”. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/748  1560, 16. Sept
Note: ink badly faded.

Contents:
SCHEDULE of deeds relating to the Barony of MALPAS and the advowsons of MALPAS and TILSTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/749  1606, 24. May
Contents:
ANSWER (copy) of Robert Gittens, clerk, defendant, to the Bill of Complaint of Sir William Brereton Kt., plaintiff; recites that after the defendant’s induction as parson and incumbent of the Higher Parsonage and Rectory of MALPAS, he was persuaded by the said plaintiff to ratify a lease purporting to be made by John Barlow (the then alleged incumbent) to Sir Thomas Smith Kt., of the tithes belonging to the said Higher Parsonage, and later to sign two notes to the effect that the said plaintiff should enjoy the said tithes as long as the defendant should continue parson, but that the said defendant later leased the tithes of BROXTON to Sir Randle Brereton for 3 years.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/750  (c. 1624)
Contents:
ABSTRACT of deeds relating to the advowson of, and presentations to, MALPAS rectory. (1528 – 1624). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/751  (c. 1626)
Contents:
ABSTRACT of deeds relating to part of the Barony of MALPAS and the advowsons of MALPAS and TILSTON. (1543 – 1624).
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/752  1725/6, 16. Mar
Contents:
DEPOSITIONS relating to the presentations of MALPAS and TILSTON and relating to MALPAS tolls. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/753  1769
Contents:
RENT ROLL of MALPAS parish and Higher Rectory. Places mentioned: MACEFIN, OLD CASTLE and NEWTON, BRADELY, BROXTON, STOCKTON and WHICHOUGH, AGDON, CHIDLOW, WIGLAND, TUSSINGHAM, HAMTON, CHATTON and OVERTON, BICKERTON, ISCOYD, CHOLMONDELY, BICKLY, part of LARKTON, EGERTON, EDGE, DUCKINGTON, CUDDINGTON and GRAFTON by DUTTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/754  1794, 23. June
Contents:
LETTER (copy) from John Stephens to (Henry Chambers) anent his treating with Lord Cholmondeley for the next presentation to the Higher Rectory of MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/755  1794, 15. July
Contents:
LETTER (draft) with further details about the living.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/756  (1794)
Contents:
NOTE of Mr. Henry Chambers’ address. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/757  1798, 31. Jan
Contents:
ADVERTISEMENT (draft) for MALPAS living. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/758  1798, (31. Jan)
Contents:
ADVERTISEMENT (draft, differing slightly from MALPAS living).
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/759  1798, 22. May
Contents:
LETTER from Charles Potts to John Stephens, with a copy of a letter from Richard Vaughan of Bristol requesting particulars of the MALPAS living. Chester. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/760  1798, 24. May
Contents:
LETTER from H. S. Stevenson, on behalf of George Morrison Grant esq., to John Stephens, requesting full particulars about the MALPAS living. Wrexham. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/761  1798, 28. May
Contents:
LETTER from Charles Potts to John Stephens, with a copy of a letter from J. Oldfield enquiring about the MALPAS living on behalf of a client. Chester. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/762  1798, 9. June
Contents:
MEMORANDUM of Mr. Haslewood of Bridgnorth’s offer of £5,000 for the MALPAS living. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/763  1798
Contents:
BARGAIN & SALE (draft) by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl Cholmondeley to Elizabeth Egerton of the City of Chester, spinster, and Ann Barnston of the same, widow —- the next right and turn of patronage and presentation, advowson, donation and disposition of the upper moiety of the rectory of MALPAS. Cons. £4,200.
With OPINION of H. Leycester of Lincolns Inn concerning the same. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/764  1798, 14. July
Contents:
LETTER from Stephen Leeke to John Stephens, commenting on the draft Bargain & Sale (draft) by the Rt. Hon. George James Earl Cholmondeley to Elizabeth Egerton of the City of Chester, spinster, and Ann Barnston of the same, widow —- the next right and turn of patronage and presentation, advowson, donation and disposition of the upper moiety of the rectory of MALPAS. Cons. £4,200.
With OPINION of H. Leycester of Lincolns Inn concerning the same. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/765  1837, 5. June
Contents:
LETTER (copy) from Richard Groom to Rev. J.A. Partridge, notifying him of the Marquis of Cholmondeley’s intention to contribute £25 annually towards the provision for the incumbent of the proposed new church near Gallantry Bank, MALPAS. Cavendish Square. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/766  1839, 18. Nov
Contents:
NOTIFICATION to the Rt. Hon. George H. Cholmondeley Baron Cholmondeley and Thomas Tyrwhitt Drake of Shardloes (Co. Bucks) by Felix Knyvett of Chester, gentleman, on behalf of Rev. George Tyrwhitt Drake and Rev. John Anthony Partridge, rectors of the parish churches of Malpas, concerning the erection of a new church in BICKERTON and its endowment and patronage. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/767  1839, 18. Nov
Contents:
COVERING LETTER to the to the above (no. DCH/C/766) from Felix Knyvett to William Jones. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/768  1839, 23. Nov
Contents:
LETTER (copy) from William Jones to (Felix Knyvett), acknowledging and commenting on the above. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/769  1873, 6. Dec
Contents:
LETTER from Richard Deane to Thomas Hignett, concerning a pew in the Cholmondeley chapel in MALPAS Church. Paper.
Separate packet concerning sittings in Malpas Church:-
[no title]  DCH/C/770  1840, 26. Dec
Contents:
WRAPPER. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/771  (1682)
Contents:
PLAN of seating in MALPAS Church. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/772  (1703)
Contents:
LIST (copy) of the owners of pews in MALPAS Church, corresponding with the above Plan, taken 1682 by William Dod, rector, Edward Bromley, Robert Alport, John Dod, Peter Dod, William Banks, Thomas Brooks, Randle Hopley, Thomas Shevington and John Bostock, in conformity with the Bishop of Chester’s Commission to “uniform the seats”.
Endorsements on the original: Confirmation of the above list by the Bishop of Chester, 12th May 1685; Award of a disputed seat to Randle Hopley, 25th May 1703. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/773  1840, 24. Aug
Contents:
LIST of the present occupiers of sittings belonging to Lord Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/774  1622, 20. June
Contents:
ACT OF THE CONSISTORY COURT OF CHESTER (attested copy) in a dispute between Randle Brereton, gentleman, and Randle Hopley and Margaret Hopley his mother, widow, concerning a pew in MALPAS Church; the said Randle Brereton and Randle Hopley tetify that they use the pew by courtesy only.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/775  n.d
Contents:
NOTE on Randle Brereton and (Robert) Norwood, in connection with the above. Paper.
(Enclosed with no. DCH/C/774)
[no title]  DCH/C/776  n.d
Contents:
NOTE on Robert Norwood of Malpas, buried 18th April 1626, with memorandum: “the date concerning the pew is the xxth day of June 1622. This was taken out of the Register Booke of Malpas, Jan. 17th 1680″. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/777  1627, 12. Sept
Contents:
AFFIDAVIT (attested copy) of Sir Thomas Brereton Kt., that the pew which he occupied in MALPAS Church belonged to EDGE Higher Hall in the possession of Randle Brereton and was occupied by his licence. Paper.
Note: the above 4 papers, nos. DCH/C/774 – 7 were clearly used as evidence in the dispute of 1680, below.
[no title]  DCH/C/778  1680, 7. Oct
Contents:
DEPOSITIONS of witnesses on behalf of Thomas Brereton, gentleman, against Richard Knevett, concerning the disputed pew in MALPAS Church. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/779  1680, 25. Nov
Contents:
EXCEPTION on behalf of Richard Knevett. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/780  1680/1, 4. Jan
Contents:
OPINION of Sir Francis Manley, counsel for Thomas Brereton, in the above case. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/781  (1680/1, Feb.)
Contents:
INTERROGATORIES (copy) to be administered to witnesses on behalf of Richard Knevett in the above case. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/782  1680/1, 10 Feb
Contents:
DEPOSITIONS of witnesses on behalf of Richard Knevett. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/783  1681, 14 June
Contents:
DEPOSITIONS of witnesses on behalf of Richard Knevett. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/784  1682, 10. May
Contents:
LETTER from Henry Prescott to John Dod, at Broxon, enclosing the above papers and commenting on the cause. Chester. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/785  (1638, Mar.)
Contents:
CASE concerning the estate of Richard Egerton, late of Sir Randle Brereton his grandfather and now sold to Robert Lord Viscount Cholmondeley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/786  1638, 14. Apr
Contents:
OPINION of John Coles regarding the above. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/787  (c. 1668 – 79)
Contents:
VALUATION of MALPAS “when sold by Jack Eddows for Lord Brereton to Sir William Drake”. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/788  1682, 6. Oct
Contents:
CASE & OPINION of Thomas Bouchier concerning the dispute between Viscount Cholmondeley and Sir William Drake about the right of presentation to the higher parsonage of MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/789  1682, 6. Oct
Contents:
OPINION of Thomas Bouchier concerning Lord Cholmondeley’s right of presentation to the higher parsonage of MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/790  (1682)
Contents:
CASE & OPINION of Henry Poll(exf)yn concerning the right of presentation to a moiety of MALPAS Church. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/791  1683, 25. Sept
Contents:
PRESENTATIONS to MALPAS Rectory (attested copies of entries in the Bishops Register, 1543 – 1625). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/792  c. 1700
Contents:
DEED OF PURCHASE (extract of Drake’s purchase); the premises only are given, as follows:- the Barony of MALPAS, the Manor and Castle of MALPAS, the Manor of CUDDINGTON and OLDCASTLE, chief rents, lands etc: in CHARLETON, STOCKTON, NEWTON and WIGLAND, the Manor of BRADLY and ACTON, lands, tenements etc: in CHIDELOW, TUSSINGHAM and MACEFEN, the Manors of DUCKINGTON, GREAT EDGE, LITTLE EDGE and TILSTON, lands, tenements etc: in HORTON, HARTHILL and BICKLEY, the Manor of CALDECOTT, messuages etc: in CHURCH SHOCKLACH, SHOCKLACH OVIATE, BARTON and FARNDEN, the Manor of OVERFULWICHE and NETHERFULWICHE and the advowsons of TILSTON, HARTHILL and MALPAS. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/793  1708, 11. Dec
Contents:
LETTER from R. Comberbach to Lord Malpas, giving an account of the collection of tolls at the preceding MALPAS fair and suggesting the appropriate action to be taken in the matter. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/794  (1708/9)
Contents:
PARTICULARS of suit of court, waifs and strays and cottage rents of the inhabitants of townships of AGDEN, BARTON, BRADLEY, CALDECOTE, CARDEN, CASLETOWN, DUCKINGTON, EDGE, MALPAS, NEWTON, OLDCASTLE, OVERTON, STOCKTON, STRETTON, SHOCKLACH and TILSTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/795  (1708/9)
Contents:
COVERING LETTER to the above, from Lord Malpas to John Ward. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/796  1708/9, 10. Mar
Contents:
CASE & OPINION of John Chesshyre, concerning a dispute between the Earl of Cholmondeley and (William) Drake about a fourth part of the tolls of MALPAS FAIR. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/797  1708/9, 12. Mar
Contents:
CASE & OPINION of T. Parker, concerning a dispute between the Earl of Cholmondeley and (William) Drake about a fourth part of the tolls of MALPAS FAIR. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/798  (1708/9)
Contents:
MEMORANDUM of Drake’s claim to 7/8 of the tolls of MALPAS FAIR called pitching pennies, the right of walking and proclaiming the Fairs, holding the Pie Powder Court, and swearing the Constables etc: and of royalties, cottage rents, waifs and strays etc: in AGDEN, BRADLEY, CALDECOT, CARDEN, CASTLETOWNE, DUCKINGTON, EDGE, MALPAS, NEWTON, STOCKTON, STRETTON, SHOCKLACH and TILSTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/799  (1708/9)
Contents:
PARTICULARS of cottage rents payable to Lord Malpas and Squire Drake in AGDEN, BARTON, DUCKINGTON, EDGE, MALPAS, NEWTON and TILSTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/800  (1709)
Contents:
LETTER from Lord Malpas to John Ward; he is afraid that the dispute will be carried farther than he had anticipated; if it affects the tolls only, he will be prepared to accept 1/8 (one eighth) in future. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/801  (1709), 27. Aug
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LETTER from Lord Malpas to ( – ); he is surprised to learn from Mr. Ward’s letter that Mr. Drake is not willing to reach an agreement and has put forward new claims. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/802  (1709)
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COVER addressed to John Ward, in Lord Malpas’ hand. Endorsed are brief notes concerning the dispute with Mr. Drake. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/803  1709/10, 20. Feb
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LETTER from R(oger) Comberbach to the Earl of Cholmondeley concerning his right of presentation to TILSTON and a moiety of MALPAS, with John Chesshyre’s opinion concerning the dispute with Mr. Drake, 10. Mar., 1709/10. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/804  1721/2, 20. Mar
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LETTER from John Chesshyre to the Earl of Cholmondeley, discussing his claim to ¼ share of MALPAS tolls and whether his acceptance of less than ¼ would prejudice his right of presentation to a moiety of Malpas every second turn; he complains of the inadequacy of evidence on which to base his opinion; refers to the Inquisition post mortem and abstract (below), which were sent to him as evidence.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/805  1611, 18. May
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INQUISITION POST MORTEM (copy) of Sir Randle Brereton Kt. —- seised in his demesne as of fee in the Barony of MALPAS, the Manors of MALPAS, SHOCKLACH and WIGLAND, 300 messuages, 10 salt pits, 6 mills, 4 dovecotes, lands etc: in MALPAS, CUDDINGTON, OLDCASTLE, WIGLAND, OVERFULWICH, NETHER FULWICH, BRADLEY, AGDON, CHIDLOWE, TUSHINGHAM, MASEFEN, HAMPTON, LARKTON, GREAT EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, OVERTON, CHORLETON, BICKERTON, BROXTON, CAWARDEN, TILSTON, HORTON, BARTON, ALDERSEY, CROOK ALDERSEY, CODDINGTON, CLUTTON, LEY NEWBOLD, CHRISLETON, SHOCKLACH OVEAT, CHURCH SHOCKLACH, CALCOTT, CREW, CHURCHEN HEATH, ROWTON, WYCHEHALGHE, CHOLMONDELEY, STOCKTON and ACTON, the advowson of the churches of MALPAS and TILSTON and 1 messuage and lands in CHOLLEY; the first mentioned premises being held of Prince Henry and the Earl of Chester in chief by military service (1/8 of a knight’s fee) and being of the annual value of £40, and the messuage and lands in Cholley being held of Sir William Brereton and being of the annual value of 5/-; the jurors find that the said Randle Brereton died on 8th May 1611, and that Mary now wife of Sir Richard Egerton is his daughter and heir.
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1614/15, 18. Jan PLEA & TRAVERSE (copy) of Sir William Brereton against the above, by which he claims that Sir William Brereton his father was seised of the whole Barony and 7/8 of the Manor of MALPAS, which descended on his death to the plaintiff as son and heir, and of the advowson of the lower parsonage and the fourth turn of the higher parsonage, and of TILSTON parsonage; and that Sir Randle Brereton held the Manor of SHOCKLACH, a messuage and lands in SHOCKLACH OVYATT, CHURCH SHOCKLACH and WIGLAND, a messuage and lands in EBNALL, a capital messuage called the higher Hall of EDGE and lands in GREAT EDGE, LITTLE EDGE, TILSTON, CARDEN, CHIDLLOWE, OVER & NETHER FULWICH, HAMPTON, BICKERTON, ALDERSEY, WICHHALGE, TUSHINGHAM, MASEFEN, BROXTON and CALCOTT, of the said Sir William Brereton. Sir Richard Egerton confesses the allegation to be true. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/806  c. 1640
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“ABSTRACT of severall Deeds and writeings relateing to my lord Cholmondeleys part of the Barony of MALPASS in the County Palatine of Chester”, being abstracts of deeds etc: of 16th Sept. 1560 (no. DCH/C/465), 12th Nov. 1560 (Writ of Covenant by Sir Thomas Legh and John Hare against Sir Rowland Hill), 2nd Dec. 1560 (no. DCH/C/465), 26th Sept. 1583 (Fine levied by Alice Corbott niece of the said Sir Rowland Hill on the said premises), 13th Jan. 1587/8 (no. DCH/C/470), 14th Jan. 1587/8 (no. DCH/C/471), 5th Aug. 1588 (no. DCH/C/473), 10th June 1602 (no. DCH/C/484), 11th June 1602 (Lease executed by Robert Johnson to Sir Randle Brereton), 31st March 1609/10 (Marriage Settlement of Richard Brereton and Mary daughter of Walter Heveringham), 24th April 1610 (Fine levied by Sir Randle Brereton to Trustees), 17th Nov. 1635 (no. DCH/C/503), 30th May 1636 (no. DCH/C/505), 21st June 1638 (no. DCH/C/506) and 5th Oct. 1640 (no. DCH/C/510). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/807  1725, 22. Oct
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LETTER from Lord Malpas to counsel concerning the dispute with Mr. Drake. There is a note: “Direct for me att Sir Rob. Walpoles seat in Norfolk”. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/808  1726, 6. Apr
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LETTER from Lord Malpas, enclosing copies of examinations (not here) relating to the dispute. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/809  1727, 6. Dec
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LETTER from Lord Malpas to John Ward; comments on the extensive claim made by Mr. Drake, founded on the Inquisition post mortem of Sir Randle Brereton, and suggests an early meeting to discuss the matter. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/810  c. 1731
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CONDITIONS for Agreement between (Lord Cholmondeley) and Mr. Drake, whereby the said Lord Cholmondeley is willing to allow Mr. Drake the tolls of MALPAS FAIR, reserving 1/8 of the tolls called Pitching Pennys, and with the proviso that Mr. Drake undertakes the collection thereof and the expence of the Fair Dinner; he concedes Drake’s right of walking and proclaiming Fairs and the right to swear Constables etc: in his Court; he allows him the royalty of towns, cottages, rents etc: in AGDEN, BADELEY, CALDECOT, CARDEN, CASTLETOWNE, DUCKINGTON, NEWTON, STOCKTON, STRETTON, SHOCKLATCH, but reserves the right to cottage rents in EDGE, MALPAS and TILSTONE, a quarter of the rents of any new cottage erected there, suit of court and a quarter of the waifs, strays etc: he insists on the royalty of BARTON and all cottage rents etc: there, but allows that tenants owe suit of court to Mr. Drake’s Courts; he postpones the settlement of the dispute about the moor part of William Overton’s tenements.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/811  1731
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PROPOSALS for settling the disputes between the Rt. Hon. George Viscount Malpas and Mrs. Isabella Drake, widow, and Marmaduke Allington esq., trustee of the estate of William Drake esq.; the said Mrs. Drake is to receive 7/8 of the tolls of MALPAS FAIR and to enjoy the right of proclaiming the same, appointing officers at the Court Leet, and the royalties, cottage rents, waifs etc: of AGDEN, BRADLEY, CALDECOTT, CARDEN, CASTLETOWN, DUCKINGTON, NEWTON, STOCKTON, STRETTON and SHOCKLACH; Lord Malpas is to receive 1/8 of the rents on the erection of a new cottage on the waste lands in EDGE and TILSTONE, cottage rents previously received by him in MALPAS, EDGE and TILSTON, a quarter of the rents reserved on the erection of a new cottage in MALPAS, and the royalty, cottage rents, waifs etc: of BARTON, though the tenants are to owe suit of court to Mrs. Drake. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/812  1657, 10. Apr
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Thomas Vaughan that he and his family occupy a seat in Lord Cholmondeley’s chapel only by his licence. (Possibly produced as evidence in the dispute of 1720).
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/813  c. 1720
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BILL (draft) of Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley against John Egerton of Oulton esq., Rev. Philip Egerton of Astbury and Philip Egerton his son, relating to the Cholmondeley Chancel in MALPAS parish church, the lower part of which is claimed by the defendants as appurtenant to EGERTON HALL. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/814  c. 1720
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BILL (copy) of John Egerton of Oulton against Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley, claiming the said lower half of the chancel, allegedly known as Egerton’s chancel or Egerton’s part of the chancel. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/815  c. 1720
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ANSWER (copy) of Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley to the Bill of Complaint of John Egerton. Drafted by Roger Comberbach.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/816  c. 1720
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DEPOSITIONS of witnesses on behalf of Hugh Earl of Cholmondeley in the above case. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/817  1688/9, 30. Jan
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RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for the tithes of CHOLMONDELEY, BICKLEY, BULKLEY and LARTON due to the lower rectory of Malpas; received by William Dod, rector, from William Adams (for Viscount Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/818  1689, 2. Oct
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RECEIPT for £15-10-0 for the tithes of the said lands due to the higher rectory; received by Richard Wright from William Adams (for Viscount Cholmondeley). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/819  1694, 6. Sept
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RECEIPT for £31-0-0 for the tithes due to the lower rectory for 2 years; received by William from J. Colley. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/820  1700, 25. Mar
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RECEIPT for £10-15-0, for a bill drawn by Mr. Adams on John Downes; received by William Dod from the said John Downes. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/821  1700, 25. Mar
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RECEIPT for £4-15-0 for tithe; received by William Dod from Thomas Tomlinson. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/822  1815, 29. Sept
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LETTER from F. Thomas to John Stephens; he has been successful in finding, amongst the Exchequer of Chester records, Interrogatories and Depositions in the cause between Sir William Brereton, plaintiff, and Robert Gittens, clerk, and others, defendants, concerning his claim to tithes. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/823  1815, 27. Sept
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LETTER from F. Thomas to John Stephens; he has been successful in finding, amongst the Exchequer of Chester records, Interrogatories and Depositions in the cause between Sir William Brereton, plaintiff, and Robert Gittens, clerk, and others, defendants, concerning his claim to tithes.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/824  1815, 10. Oct
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LETTER from F. Thomas to John Stephens; he has been successful in finding, amongst the Exchequer of Chester records, Interrogatories and Depositions in the cause between Sir William Brereton, plaintiff, and Robert Gittens, clerk, and others, defendants, concerning his claim to tithes.
Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/825  1816, 4. Nov
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BILL OF COMPLAINT (copy) of Rev. Philip Egerton and Rev. William Wickham Drake, clerks, rectors of the parish of Malpas, against Thomas Painter, Thomas Hall, Thomas Lewis, Thomas Young and John Done, farmers, and the Marquis of Cholmondeley, for the recovery of tithes. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/826  1816, 7. Nov
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PETITION (copy) of the plaintiffs in the above cause, for a Letter Missive desiring the Marquis of Cholmondeley to appear to the said plaintiffs’ Bill. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/827  1816, 7. Nov
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LETTER MISSIVE in accordance with the above Petition. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/828  1816, 8. Nov
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LETTER from W. Varlo Hellyer to Lord Cholmondeley, concerning his title to the tithes in dispute. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/829  1816, 12. Nov
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LETTER from Still, Strong and Rackham to the Marquis of Cholmondeley, requesting that he direct his solicitor to appear on his behalf in the above suit. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/830  1816, 21. Nov
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LETTER from Still, Strong and Rackham to the Marquis of Cholmondeley, informing him of the Rectors’ of Malpas intention not to prosecute their claim for tithes. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/831  1816, 22. Nov
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LETTER for Rev. William Drake to the Marquis of Cholmondeley, with notice that proceedings in the tithe cause have been dropped. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/832  1816, Dec
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MEMORANDUM concerning the above suit. (This was originally used as a wrapper for the bundle). Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/833  1837, 28 Oct
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LETTER from Messrs. Lee & Sons to William Jones esq., giving notice of the intention not to attend, on behalf of the rectors of Malpas, a meeting to agree on the voluntary commutation of tithes in BICKLEY, BUCKLEY, CHOLMONDELEY and LARTON. Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/834  1694/5, 14 Feb
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BASTARDY BOND by Jehaziall Rider, to indemnify the township of BUCKLEY and parish of MALPAS from the bastard child of Anne Pason, late of Trentham (Co. Staffs), now residing in Buckley.
Seal: red, initials “W.C.” Paper.
[no title]  DCH/C/835  1717
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CHURCHWARDEN’S ACCOUNT for building a vestry at MALPAS.
Paper

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