• Reference
    NC223
  • Title
    Mortgage (Demise for 1,000 years): £400 i) J Franklin of Heath and Reach, gentleman (son and devisee of J Franklin of Rushmore, Leighton Buzzard, late of Heath and Reach, gentleman) ii) J Markham of Colmworth, yeoman
  • Date free text
    11 Feb 1816
  • Production date
    From: 1816 To: 1816
  • Scope and Content
    Manor of Morteynes alias Reynes in Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard Farmhouse in Stanbridge heretofore in occupation Daniel Ellingham, now in occupation Joseph Eames 3 closes (8 acres) called Jacks alias Jacksons, Butches Wick and Germans 2 closes of ley (4½ acres) called the Nine Leys, on S. side of dwelling house Close (3 acres) called East End Close, next Fishwells E., abutting S. on road leading to Tilsworth 2 closes (6 acres) called the Four Leys or Little Fishwells, and Great Fishwells alias Fishwire, lying on W. side of Tilsworth Enclosures 93 acres arable, ley and meadow in Stanbridge, Eggington, Clipson, Billington and Leighton Buzzard (detailed) including 4 roods in Gosdell, which entitles owner to 8 cow commons
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