Reference
X478/147
Title
Articles of Agreement for Lease
Date free text
2 Dec 1833
Production date
From: 1833 To: 1833
Scope and Content
i) Charles James Metcalfe of Roxton House, esquire
ii) William Riseley of Great Barford, farmer
… farm and appurtenances called Netherbury Farm at Great Barford, now occupied by ii), with 154 acres 2 roods 14 perches land, late occupied by James Marritt, now by ii)
… 15 acre 2 roods 23 perches in lower part of Langley Slip
… 14 acres 3 roods 24 perches in upper part of Langley Slip
… 47 acres 2 perches in Stockings
… 21 acres 2 roods 13 perches in Farther Northfield
… 5 acres 34 perches in Five Acre Ploughed Mill Field
… 16 acres in Old Mill Field including sward near river
… 4 acres 1 rood 15 perches in Gravel Pit Sward
… 6 acres 2 roods 10 perches meadow, part of lees near river
… 11 acres 2 roods 27 perches in Upper Lees Pasture
… 3 acres 19 perches in River Close, Burnham side
… 8 acres 2 roods 7 perches in homestead close at back of barn, Dove Close, garden and stackyards included
Rent: £200 per annum
1 cartload wheat straw
2 days carting with 4 horses and 2 men
£20 for every acre meadow and pasture ploughed
£6 for every acre of arable sown contrary to covenant
Agricultural Covenants
Reserved to i): rushes on bank of river adjoining farm, rights of fishing, timber, loppings and manorial rights
i) to pay half cost of draining 6 acres land in Langley Slip and Stockings Field
signed: i), ii)
witnesses: Lucy May, Thomas Bossingham
Level of description
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