Lease for 99 years from 25 March 1714 for 5s 6d annual rent, with covenant to build a house, dated 30 July 1714; i) Edward Herbert of Whitefryers, Cardiff, Glamorgan, esq. to; ii) William Bevan of Swansea, Glamorgan, mariner; a toft formerly called the Parsonage House with garden in the town of Swansea at a place called the Parsonage formerly in the tenure of Mr Whithear, deceased; also 1 parcel of waste ground measuring in length 46 foot and in width 16 foot

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George Grant Francis CollectionRISW GGF

Charters Relating To Swansea, 1305RISW GGF/1/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Swansea Parish, 1657-[1742}RISW GGF/2/hub

Bonds Relating To Swansea Parish, 1657-1741RISW GGF/3/hub

Documents Relating To Swansea Parish, 1548RISW GGF/4/hub

Papers Relating To Probate In Swansea Parish, 1720RISW GGF/5/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Neath Parish, C.1220-1560RISW GGF/6/hub

Bonds Relating To Neath Parish, 1610RISW GGF/7/hub

Neath Manorial Records, C.1600-1668RISW GGF/8/hub

Charters Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1397RISW GGF/9/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Thevale Of Glamorgan, 1304-1675RISW GGF/10/hub

Bonds Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1443-1617RISW GGF/11/hub

Documents Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1328-1721RISW GGF/12/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Cowbridge Parish, 1487-1603RISW GGF/13/hub

Bonds Relating To Cowbridge Parish, 1574RISW GGF/14/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds Of Properties In Glamorgan Parishes, 1432-1609RISW GGF/15/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Crickhowell And Llanelly Parishes, Breconshire, 1374-1623RISW GGF/16/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Penderyn Parish, Breconshire, 1552-1623RISW GGF/17/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Llanedy, Llannon And Llanstephen Parishes, Carmarthenshire, 1632-1710RISW GGF/18/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Bridgewater Parish, Somerset, [13th Cent.]-1479RISW GGF/19/hub

Bonds Relating To Bridgewater Parish, Somerset, 1474RISW GGF/20/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Barnstable Parish, Devon, 1580-1585RISW GGF/21/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, [13th Cent.]-1500RISW GGF/22/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, 1339-1461RISW GGF/23/hub

Miscellaneous Bonds, 1467-1562RISW GGF/24/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, 1315-1665RISW GGF/25/hub

The Bennett Pedigree Book Containing A Collection Of Pedigrees Relating To Glamorgan And Gower FamiliesRISW GGF/26/hub

Bound Volume Of Deeds, C.1220-1891RISW GGF/27/hub

Note from George Grant Francis, Somerset House, London regarding deeds supplied by him for the Topographer. 23 July 1861RISW/GGF 3 index a

Letter from David Lewis, Temple, London to John Richardson Francis regarding a survey of the Lordship of Tir y Iarill amongst the Francis deed collection. 7 March 1891RISW/GGF 3 index b

Gift, for 60 marks, un-dated [c.1220]; i) Walter Waler to; ii) Pagan de Turberville; all that land that (i) holds of the fee of the Earl of Gloucester in Merfeld; Printed in Topographica et Genelogia Vol. II, p287RISW/GGF 3 p. 1

Document in Norman French, the salient points of which are illegible [13th century]RISW/GGF 3 p 2

A survey of the tenants of Robert de Grendale in Langeton and Hollesby. n.d.RISW/GGF 3 p. 3a

Transcript of a survey of the tenants of Robert de Grendale in Langeton and Hollesby by George Grant Francis. n.d. c.1860RISW/GGF 3 p. 3b

Quitclaim, dated 25 April 1311; i) Madoc ap Rees to; ii) Meuric War ap Meuric Vachan de Kylvey; land called Tyr Tangustel in Kylvey; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1014RISW/GGF 3 p. 4

Grant in tail, dated 17 June 1316; i) Willaim de Brewas [Broes] feudal lord of Gower to; ii) William his huntsman and Joan his wife; the liberty to hunt in Pennarth Warren (excepting the rabbitting in the sand burrows) and free trading in Gower; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1039-40RISW/GGF 3 p. 5

Quitclaim, dated 18 Oct. 1318; i) Adam Canan, Robert Canan, John Canan and David Coc to; ii) John Voyl; 8 acres of land in the fee of Landimore that (ii) holds as a gift of William de Brewos Lord of Gower; Includes a printed transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1057RISW/GGF 3 p. 6

Lease, for 12d annual rent, dated 15 Feb. 1319; i) Lord Robert of Penres, knight to; ii) William Peret and Isota his wife; 13/3 part of land at Constablesdon in the fee of Oscroume that (i) holds of Andrew Scurlag son and heir of Thomas Scurlag; Includes a printed transcriptRISW/GGF 3 p. 7

Gift, for 3 half pennies, dated 11 May 1324; i) Grono ap Cradoc Hweyth of Kilvey to ; ii) John ap David Vachan; land at Croft Kethyn in the lordship of Kilvey, width wise between Nant Geydwen on the one part and the River Bran on the other part, and length wise extending from the River Bran towards Nant Geydwen on the one part and the land of Howell ap Morgan on the other part; Includes a printed transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1125-26RISW/GGF 3 p. 8

Gift in tail, for 8s annual rent, dated 24 April 1327; i) John Voyl to; ii) Lord Robert of Penres and Isobelle his wife; 8 acres of land situated between the river in Burry on the north and Bishopston common on the south, the land of Philip Davy on the west and the land of David de la Beer on the east; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1138-40RISW/GGF 3 p. 9

Gift in tail, for 2d annual rent, dated 18 May 1328; i) John de Horton and Joan his wife to; ii) Robert de Penres, knight and Isobell his wife; 42 acres 1 rood 10 perches of arable and meadow land in Gower; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1141-42RISW/GGF 3 p. 10

Gift, for 1 rose, dated 14 Aug. 1328; i) Reginald de Somertone and Loretta his wife to; ii) John le Hayward and Joan his wife; 20 acres of arable land at Brode Yate in the lordship of of Marthelmaur [Merthyr Mawr] and 1 acre of meadow in Quinteynesmede; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1143RISW/GGF 3 p. 11

Extent of Landefey [Lanfey?] detailing the manor of Ogmore. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1151-53RISW/GGF 3 p. 12

Plea in the Glamorgan County Court, Abbot of Margam against John le Woledon regarding service claimed for a tenement in Bonvilleston. Includes a transcript. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. III. G.T. Clark, p.1164-65RISW/GGF 3 p. 13

Gift, for 10s, and 2d annual rent, dated 6 Jan. 1333; i) John de Avene, lord of Avene and Kilvey, Isabella his wife and Thomas their son to; ii) Griffin Gethyn ap Madoc ap Res; 2 acres of meadow at Gwencluncurnaz in the lordship of Kilvey, between the land of Cradoc ap Ener called Tulegaren on the east and the land of the same Cradoc called Corsloyn on the west and a spring called Fonongailthaz on the south and the land of Traharn ap Jeven ap Traharn on the north; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1185-86RISW/GGF 3 p. 14

Quitclaim, dated 27 April 1335; i) Gilbert de Turbirviill, lord of Landymore son and heir of Pagan de Turburvill to; ii) Robert de Penres, knight; the manor of Landimore in the lordship of Gower; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1192-93RISW/GGF 3 p. 15

Bond in £300 and £100, Robert de Penres, knight, to William son of John Davene to secure the delivery of deeds and documents relating to the Manor of Sully. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1245-47RISW/GGF 3 p 16

Copy Grant, dated 20 Oct. 1341; i) Brother William of St Donats, abbot, Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Neath to; ii) Sir Edward Stradelynge of St Donats; 1 acre of land in St Donats together with advowson of the church; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1256-58RISW/GGF 3 p. 17

Gift, dated 11 Dec. 1350; i) John le Spenser of Coytiff to; ii) John Wilkoc, chaplain; land in the lordship of Coytiff, lying within the old boundary; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1278-79RISW/GGF 3 p. 18

Quitclaim, dated 11 March 1352; i) Thomas Deven, lord of Kilvey to; ii) Lewelyne ap David Gor ap Ieaun ap David ap Lewelyne; houses and lands that Griffin ap Madoc ap Griffin held in the lordship of KilveyRISW/GGF 3 p. 19

Assignment of all goods within England and Wales, John St John, knight to William Stradelyng, knight and Thomas Lyons. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1368RISW/GGF 3 p. 20

Inquisition after the death of Sir john de la Bere of Weobly Castle, Rees ap Griffith of the manors of Penrice and Porteynon, and John Clement of Pennard. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1427-28RISW/GGF 3 p. 21

Gift, dated 31 Oct. 1400; i) William de Lamar of Sweyns [Swansea] and Alicia his wife to; ii) John Dyar, chaplain; 1 burgage called Piscatorum [Fisher Street?] Swansea between the land of St David's Hospital on the north and the land of (ii) on the south, and extends in length from the Royal highway on the east up to the land of John William on the west; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1442RISW/GGF 3 p. 22

Gift, dated 21 March 1402; i) Alicia Charles, widow of William de Lameare to; ii) Edward de Stradlyng; ½ a burgage in the town of Swansea between the lands of Walter David and William Skynner, extending between the River Tawe and the road; also 1 ½ acres of land situated in les Redynge [The Rhiddings], Swansea between the lands of William Taillor and John Horton; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1451RISW/GGF 3 p. 23

Gift, dated 20 Sept. 1408; i) William ap Howell ap Stevin to; ii) Thomas ap Hopkyn ap Thomas; lands situated in a place called Vayrdreve within the lordship of Supra-Bosco Gouherie [Gower] held by Howell ap Stevin father of (i); Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1458RISW/GGF 3 p. 24

Letter of Attorney, dated 1 Oct. 1411; i) Laurence Berkrolles, knight, lord of Coytiff to; ii) John Stradlyng; to deliver seisin of Laurenceyslond [Laurence land] in Coyty to John Machen, John ap Willym Vechan, chaplains and John Thomas of Coytyff; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1463RISW/GGF 3 p. 25

Gift, dated 1 Oct. 1411; i) Laurence Berkeroull, knight, lord of Coytiff to; ii) John Machon, John ap Wyllym Vaghan, chaplains and John Thomas of Coytiff; lands called Laurenceyslond in the lordship of Coytiff; Includes a transcript. [See above Letter of Attorney]; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1462-3RISW/GGF 3 p. 26

Gift, dated 23 Oct. 1411; i) John Machan John ap William Vaghan, chaplain and john Thomas of Coytyff to; ii) John de Stradelyng, junior alias John de Anne; land called Laurenceyslond that master Laurence de Turberville formerly parson of the church of Coytchurch held within the lordship of Coyfiff by gift and feoffment of the lord Laurence Berkerolles; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1465-66RISW/GGF 3 p. 27

Gift, dated 10 Aug. 1420; i) Thomas Phippe of Coyfiffe to; ii) Davy Phippe of Coytiff, brother of (i); 1 ½ acres of land at Benetyslye in the lordship of Coytiff situated between Grymundyshylle? and S? [illegible]; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1484RISW/GGF 3 p. 28

Quitclaim, dated 21 April 1422; i) David Hopkyn and John ap David, his son to; ii) William Clement and Matilda Marle his wife; 1 burgage in a place called Piscator [Fisher Street?] in Swansea, situated between the Hospital of St David on the north and the land of Ieaun ap David ap Robert on the south and extending in length from the royal highway on the east and the land of John Wyllym on the westRISW/GGF 3 p. 29

Deed of Exchange, dated 4 Nov. 1426; i) Gilbert Turbervile to; ii) John Stradlyng, knight; 1 parcel of and called Hamoundisley with 6 acres of arable land situated in Coytiff in exchange for a close of land called Clementislond; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1527-28RISW/GGF 3 p. 30

Perpetual Lease, for 4s annual rent, dated 6 April 1427; i) John Stradlyng, knight to; ii) William Lauleston; 1 house and adjacent field which (i) held by gift and feoffment from John Machon, chaplain in Coityff, situated between the land of Alice Pope on the west and north, the land of Nicholas Wilcok on the east, and the common street of Coityff on the south; 3 acres of arable land in Coityff, 2 acres situated in length next to Gurmon spring between the land of David Mathew on the east and west and in width between the land of John de Stabull on the north and the land of David Mathew on the south; the third acre situated in Redeschurde in length between the land of Wenllian Wilcok on the north and the road towards Pencoyt on the south and in width between the land of Willaim Lloyd on the east and the Wenllian Wilcok on the west; 2 acres of meadow situated in Kevene Vaghan in length between the common street in Coityff on the south and the meadow of William Gethin on the north, in width between the land of Jak Harry on the east and west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1528-30RISW/GGF 3 p. 31

Perpetual Lease, for 21d annual rent and 5s heriot, dated 20 May 1427; i) John Stradlyng, knight to; ii) Ievan ap David ap Gwyllym; 2 ½ acres of land in Coitiff called Potteris Lond with Upton Wey on the east; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1532-33RISW/GGF 3 p. 32

Gift, dated 1 April 1429; i) Edward Stradelyng, knight to; ii) Henry Beauford, Cardinal of Winchester, Morgan ap Jankyn Kemmys and Thomas Lyddyn; the manor of Lanfey within the lordship of Ogmore: plough land, 25 ½ acres meadow, 100 acres of arable land , 3 acres of wood, 24 acres of pasture, 60 acres of waste land and 60s annual rent; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1536-37RISW/GGF 3 p. 33

Gift, dated 27 Oct. 1432; i) John Spenser of Swansea to; ii) William ap Ievan ap Thomas; moiety of a burgage in Swansea, between the land of John Zoper on the east and the land of Ievan Gwyn on the west and extends from a road on the south as far as the Stronde [Strand] on the north; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1549-50RISW/GGF 3 p. 34

Letter from Henry Stradlyng written in Rome to Elizabeth his wife.RISW/GGF 3 p. 35

Gift, dated 19 March 1460; i) Thomas Jacob of Swansea to; ii) Hugh John, knight and Matilda verch Rees his wife; 1 tenement recently held by Howell Cutta by gift and feoffment from William Dier of Swansea and Matilda his wife, situated in a place called Piscatoris [Fisher Street?] in Swansea between the Hospital of St David on the north and the land of John Sadler on the south, and extending from the royal highway on the east up to the land of Thomas Reed on the west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1644-45RISW/GGF 3 p. 36

Quitclaim, dated 30 April 1463; i) Richard Cause, late of Swansea to; ii) Hugh John, knight and Matilda his wife; 1 burgage lying in a place called Fischer Strete within the town of Swansea, between the land of the rector of Swansea on the north, the land of John Sadler on the south, the royal highway of the east and the garden of Thomas Reed on the west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1656RISW/GGF 3 p. 37

Copy Decree, concerning the title of Langynor by John, bishop of Llandaff. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1672-74 original dated 8 May 1466, copy dated 6 Nov. 1597RISW/GGF 3 p. 38

Lease for 30 years for 40s annual rent with a covenant to hold court at Colwynston, dated 12 June 1480; i) John Stradling of Merthyr Mawr, esq. to; ii) Edmund Stradling; a place called West Place in the manor of Coitiff; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1715-16RISW/GGF 3 p. 39

Gift, dated 24 May 1488; i) David Thomkyn son of John ap David ap Thomkyn, late of Swansea to; ii) Joan Thomkyn daughter of Robert Thomkyn; one fourth part of a burgage in Swansea between the land of John Elis on the north, the road on the east, half a burgage late of Rees ap Guillim on the south, and the cemetery of the parish church on the west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1738RISW/GGF 3 p. 40

Gift, dated 7 Nov. 1498; i) John Penkoc of Swansea to; ii) Jeven Goghe ap David ap Guillim Echan and Gouladis verch Jevan Echan his wife; ½ burgage in Gott Street [Goat Street], Swansea between the land of David Cradoc on the north and the land of Hopkyn Thomkyn on the south and extends from the street on the east to the town embankment on the west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1754RISW/GGF 3 p. 41

Quitclaim, dated 8 Nov. 1498; i) John Penkoc of Swansea to; ii) Jeven Goghe ap David ap Guillim Echan and Gouladis verch Jevan Echan his wife; ½ burgage in Gott Street [Goat Street], Swansea between the land of David Cradoc on the north and the land of Hopkyn Thomkyn on the south and extends from the street on the east to the town embankment on the west; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1755RISW/GGF 3 p. 42

Gift, dated 11 Nov. 1499; i) Jankyn Daukyn of Swansea to; ii) David ap Herry and Gwenlyan his wife; ½ burgage in Frog Street, Swansea between the land John ap Thomas ap Ieven Lloyd on the east and the land of Thomas Cradoc on the west and extends from Frog Street on the north to the town embankment on the south; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1756RISW/GGF 3 p. 43

Quitclaim, dated 12 Nov. 1499; i) Jankyn Daukyn of Swansea to; ii) David ap Herry and Gwenlyan his wife; ½ burgage in Frog Street, Swansea between the land John ap Thomas ap Ieven Lloyd on the east and the land of Thomas Cradoc on the west and extends from Frog Street on the north to the town embankment on the south; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1757RISW/GGF 3 p. 44

Gift, un-dated [c.1420]; i) John Blancaynel to; ii) Robert Mansel son of Henry Mansel; 22 ½ acres of arable land in the fee of Penmayn of which 7 acres are situated in the south field in length from the common road that leads to Oxmewych on the east as far as the spring called Langedich on the west and in width from the land of Ade Hering on the south up to the land of David Wrench on the north; 1 acre situated in Stedworlango; 1 ½ acres situated in Worlango; 2 ½ acres situated next to the land of the church in Worlango; 9 ½ acres situated next to the new field embankment on the east from the road that leads to Swansea on the north up to the road that leads to the spring of St Mary of Pennard on the south; and 1 acre called Buttedsacre; Includes a transcript; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.1485-86RISW/GGF 3 p. 45

Recovery (Tenant to the Precipe,) dated 16 Aug. 1672; i) Hopkin David and Ruth his wife, deforciant to; ii) John Morgan, plaintiff; house with garden and courtyard in Swansea; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.2236RISW/GGF 3 p. 46a

Final Concord, dated c. 16 Aug. 1672; i) Hopkin David and Ruth his wife; ii) John Morgan; house with garden and courtyard in Swansea; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.2236RISW/GGF 3 p. 46b

Exemplification of Common Recovery, dated 16 Sept. 1672; John Morgan, querent; Hopkins David and Ruth his wife, deforciants; land described as house, garden and courtyard in Swansea; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. IV. G.T. Clark, p.2236RISW/GGF 3 p. 46c

Lease for 70 years for 60s annual rent, dated 20 June 1530; i) Edward Stradling, knight to; ii) Philip ap Llewelyn; land in Blomeston in the fee of Ogmore; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.1856-57RISW/GGF 3 p. 47

Lease for 3 lives Phillip, Anne and Richard) for 20s annual rent, 2 capons and heriot, dated 18 Dec. 1572; i) Edward Mansell of Oxenwich, Glamorgan, esq. to; ii) Phillip Pigge of the Pitte, Anne Vesse his wife and Richard Pigge their eldest son; a tenement called the Pitte which once belonged to Catherine Danyell's tenement in Pitte called Park-above-the-way and Little-ditching-ende in the lordship of Horton; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. V. G.T. Clark, p.2077RISW/GGF 3 p. 48

Letters Patent of Elizabeth I declaring that for £6 13s 4d she has granted to Henry Sidney, Knight of the Garter and Chief Marcher Lord of Wales and Mary his wife, licence to grant the Manor of Scampton with 60 houses, 40 cottages, 40 tofts, 60 gardens, 40 orchards, 1000 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow, 1000 acres of pasture, 400 acres of wood, 500 acres of furze and heath and 500 acres of moor, in Scampton and Eastroppe in Lincolnshire to Henry, Earl of Pembroke and Edward Dyer esq. 2 Apr. 1585RISW/GGF 3 p 49

Final Concord dated 26 Feb. 30 Eliz; John Howell, merchant, querent; William Watkyn John Howell, yeoman and Katherine his wife, deforciants; Lands described as 1 house, 2 half burgage plots, 2 barns, 2 gardens, etc., in St Ishmaels, Kidwelly, Halkynchurch and LlandyfaelogRISW/GGF 3 p 50

Final Concord, dated 15 Aug. 1724; i) Morgan Stevien, querent; ii) Henry Griffiths and Margaret his wife, deforciant; lands described as 2 messuages, 2 gardens etc in the parish of BishopstoneRISW/GGF 3 p. 51

Final Concord, dated 15 Aug. 1724; i) Morgan Stevien, querent; ii) Henry Griffiths and Margaret his wife, deforciant; lands described as 2 messuages, 2 gardens etc in the parish of BishopstoneRISW/GGF 3 p. 52

Bill for the victuals of troops levied in the county of Glamorgan. n.d. [17th cent.]RISW/GGF 3 p. 53

Illegible document 28 April 1609RISW/GGF 3 p. 54

Receipt for £50 to be delivered to Mr Thomas Griffiths. 28 Jan. 1611RISW/GGF3 p. 55

Letter from Jo: Str [John Stradling] of St Donats regarding deeds of land called [illegible] and a dispute between the recipient and his father in law 18 July 1611RISW/GGF 3 p 56

Letter from John Thomas to John Stradlinge, knight at St Donats regarding an old deed 18 July 1611RISW/GGF 3 p. 57

Release for £600, dated 28 Sept. 1611; i) William Thomas of Mayres, Glamorgan, gent. to; ii) Sir John Stradling of St Donats, Glamorgan, knight; lands at LanfeyRISW/GGF 3 p. 58

Receipts by William Thomas of the sums of £30 and £300 from Sir John Stradling 28 Oct. 1611RISW/GGF 3 p. 59

Letter from William Thomas to Sir John Stradling concerning a loan 29 April 1612RISW/GGF 3 p. 60

Letter from William Thomas and William Merrick to Sir John Stradling 10 Nov. 1611RISW/GGF 3 p. 61

Letter from William Thomas to Sir John Stradling regarding land in Lanfey n.d. c.1611RISW/GGF 3 p. 62

Memorandum of judgement in Chancery between James Williams and John David, querents and William Stowerfeild, deforciant, relating to the recovery of a house and lands (not named) 25 June 1613RISW/GGF 3 p 63

Copy Proclamation of the death of James I and the accession of Charles, made by Walter Thomas, esq., steward and Henry Fleming, portreeve of Swansea -1625RISW/GGF 3 p. 64

Counterpart Lease for 3 lives for 35s annual rent, dated 1 May 1626; i) William Dawkin of Llanrhidian, Glamorgan, gent. to; ii) Roger Myricke of Swansea, Glamorgan, glover, Mary his wife and John Myricke their son; house with courtyard and garden in Bayliff Castells Street, Swansea; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2171RISW/GGF 3 p. 65

Bargain and Sale with feoffment, for £35, dated 28 Oct. 1626; i) George Walter of Swansea, Glamorgan, hostler to; ii) Walter Thomas of Swansea, Glamorgan, gent.; 3 parcels of land called Park Charles in Swansea now in the tenure of (ii)RISW/GGF 3 p. 66

Copy of court roll, manors of Pennard, Kittle, Lunnon and Trewyddfa, recording surrender by Griffith Morgan of Bishopston and John Smith by Richard Bidder his attorney of 2 pieces of arable and pasture land in a close belonging to John Bidder called the [...] Fursie Close, one of which is ½ acre and is in the western side of the field, and the other is ¼ acre, in the eastern side, in the manor of Pennard at a place called Southc[...] [?Southgate], to the use of John Bidder senior of Pennard 22 Mar. 1632/3RISW/GGF 3 p 67

Memorandum of grant to Anthony Mansell of Briton Ferry of lands called Tyr y Ture and the minerals beneath, a meadow at Clawthe Cough with a house and two fields at Bwlche y Ddoy Vynydd, and the minerals and other fields (details not extracted) in the manors of Avon Wallia and Avon Burgus and parishes of Michaelston-super-Avon and Baglan, for 99 years or the lives of Anthony Mansel, knight, Bussy Mansel, son of Arthur Mansel esq., and Edward Mansel son of Sir Anthony and Jane Mansel, for 30s 10d annual rent 26 July 1632RISW/GGF 3 p 68

Judgement in the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions in a dispute between Sir John Stradling, baronet and Alexander Rice, gent., regarding the right to sit in a certain seat or aisle in Merthyr Mawr church 27 Aug. 1634RISW/GGF 3 p 69

Copy of court roll, manor of Oystermouth, recording surrender by Nicholas Austin of 9½ acres of land, formerly in the occupation of John Harry at Thistleboon [in the parish of Oystermouth] to be delivered to John Williams of Oystermouth, yeoman and John Griffith of Penmaen, yeoman, to the use of Phillip Taylor 29 April 1635RISW/GGF 3 p 70

Letter from John Martin to Walter Thomas of Swansea giving a list of the weights of Swansea. 4 May 1637RISW/GGF 3 p. 71

Lease for 99 years, for £7 10s entry fine and £3 annual rent with a couple of capons and heriot, dated 8 May 1654; i) William Herbert of Swansea, Glamorgan, esq. to; ii) William Llewelin of Swansea, Glamorgan; land called the Readings [Ryhddings] within the franchise of SwanseaRISW/GGF 3 p. 72

Lease for 99 years from 25 March 1662 for 20s annual rent, dated 26 August 1662; i) Right Honourable Edward Marquis and Earl of Worcester to; ii) William Thomas of Swansea, Glamorgan, esq.; land called the Old Castle Gardens in Swansea, now in the tenure of (ii); Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2227-28RISW/GGF 3 p. 73

Petition of the aldermen and burgesses of Swansea to Henry Earl of Worcester for the rectification of irregular proceedings in the election of aldermen and burgesses of Swansea, with opinion of Sir Creswell Levins 1678RISW/GGF 3 pp 74-75

Receipt of Howell Thomas for 10s for hearth tax in his house in Swansea. -1680RISW/GGF 3 p. 76

Bond in £20, Henry Ayleward of St Donat's, Glamorgan, yeoman to Dame Elizabeth Stradlinge and Sir Edward Stradlinge, both of St Donat's, Glamorgan to secure the covenants of a pair of indentures bearing the same date. 22 March 1689RISW/GGF 3 p. 77

Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2246 1 March 16893/90RISW/GGF 3 p. 78

Assignment of Lease for 99 years for the life of (i), for 40s, dated 22 Jan. 17383/9; i) Joan Richards formerly of Swansea now of Instoe, Devon, widow to; ii) Phillip Thomas; house with garden in a place called the Parsonage in Swansea, late in the possession of John Jones of Swansea, now in the tenure of Thomas Henry; Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2247RISW/GGF 3 p. 79

Bond in £20,000, Sir Edward Stradling of St Donat's, Glamorgan to Dame Elizabeth Stradling of St Donat's his wife to secure the covenants of a Surrender of all jointure estate in Glamorgan. 22 Aug. 1694RISW/GGF 3 p. 80

Valuation of St Donat's Estate listing tenants in Sully, St Donat's, Merthyr Mawr, St Athan's and Lanfey that have vacancies in their tenements. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2258-60 n.d. [1700]RISW/GGF 3 p. 81

Copy Will of Bussy Mansell of Briton Ferry, Glamorgan, esq. bequeathing all goods to his grandson Thomas Mansell. Printed in Cartae et Munimenta de Glamorgan, Vol. VI. G.T. Clark, p.2257 30 March 1699RISW/GGF 3 p. 82

Lease for 99 years, from 29 Sept. 1703 for £10 entry fine and 20s annual rent with suit of mill, carriage of coals and heriot, dated 20 Nov. 1703; i) Thomas Mansell of Briton Ferry, Glamorgan, esq. to; ii) Edward Thomas of Llansamlet, Glamorgan; land known by the names Kae Ddwy Erw Ucha and Kae Ddwy Erw Isha, Kae Garw and Gwaine Sladwaine in the parish of Llansamlet now in the tenure of Griffith John Vaughan, yeomanRISW/GGF p. 3 83

Inventory of the goods and personal estate of Mary Browne of Swansea. 30 April 1712RISW/GGF 3 p. 84

Inventory of the goods and personal estate of John Browne of Swansea. 17 July 1712RISW/GGF 3 p. 85

Lease for 99 years from 25 March 1714 for 5s 6d annual rent, with covenant to build a house, dated 30 July 1714; i) Edward Herbert of Whitefryers, Cardiff, Glamorgan, esq. to; ii) William Bevan of Swansea, Glamorgan, mariner; a toft formerly called the Parsonage House with garden in the town of Swansea at a place called the Parsonage formerly in the tenure of Mr Whithear, deceased; also 1 parcel of waste ground measuring in length 46 foot and in width 16 footRISW/GGF 3 p. 86

Assignment of Lease for £10 dated 15 Jan. 1725; i) Gabriel Powell, bailiff of the Lordship of Gower, to; ii) William Powell of Nanteos, Cardiganshire, esq.; Lands called Bryn y Lleveryth [Bryn-llefrith] in the parish of Llangiwg, recently repossessed by (i) following a judgement against the executors of Watkin Aubrey, deceased, for debtRISW/GGF 3 p 88

Bond in £10, Nathanial Wykes, John Thomas, John Bynon, Richard Rees, Daniel Evans, John Stephens, William Lewis, David Jenkin, Thomas David, Rees Price, Matthew Matthews and William Bynon of Swansea, Glamorgan to Francis Price of Swansea, Glamorgan to secure the covenants of an agreement of the same date 20 July 1730RISW/GGF 3 p. 89

Receipt for a bound volume of 88 pages lettered 'Orig. deeds connected with Swansea, Glamorgan' and 'Manuscripts 1200-1730', and others for editing purposes, [refers to the George Grant Francis Collection of deeds] presented to the Institution by John Richardson Francis, esq., Llwynderw. -April 1901RISW/GGF 3a

Bound Volume Of Printed Material Relating To Swansea And GowerRISW GGF/28/hub

Bound Volumes, C.1200-1876RISW GGF/29/hub

Antiquarian Notes, N.D.-1937RISW GGF/30/hub

CorrespondenceRISW GGF/31/hub

Documents And Acquisition Of Archives, N.D.-1880RISW GGF/32/hub

Swansea Borough And Related Material, N.D.-1879RISW GGF/33/hub

Local History, Heraldry And Seal Enquiries, N.D.-1886RISW GGF/34/hub

Finds, N.D.-1871RISW GGF/35/hub

Swansea Volunteers, 1872RISW GGF/36/hub

Risw Business, 1876RISW GGF/37/hub

Publications, N.D.-1879RISW GGF/38/hub

Personal Correspondence, N.D.-1892RISW GGF/39/hub

Miscellaneous, N.D.-1878RISW GGF/40/hub

Antiquarian And Local History Notes, N.D. And [1577]-1883RISW GGF/41/hub

Papers Relating To Council Business, 1851-1920RISW GGF/42/hub

Newspaper Cuttings And Letters Printed In The Cambrian, N.D. And [1700s]-1901RISW GGF/43/hub

Publications, N.D. And [1845]-1882RISW GGF/44/hub

Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1809-1896RISW GGF/45/hub

Other Papers, 1733-1856RISW GGF/46/hub