Demise, for lives of William Williams (aged 23), brother Hopkin (aged 18), and uncle David Walters (aged 38), for £11, yearly rent, duties and heriot (as in 146), and suit of court and mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to (ii) William Williams of Clyne, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: (As in 124). 1 Sep 1787; Covenants: (as in 128). Signature and seal of Lord Vernon. Witnesses William Thomas, curate of Briton Ferry, William Richardson, Elizabeth Williams, Richard Jenkins

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Demise, for lives of Richard Bevan, son Richard (aged 15), and Jenett Evans of Tenby, for previous repairs and 5s, yearly rent of £2 2s 0d, 2 capons or 6d in lieu, and heriot of 5s; Hon. George Venables Vernon of Briton Ferry, to Richard Bevan of Neath, surgeon: Ground with stable, in occupation. of Richard Bevan, near the millpond; in Neath; Covenants: Richard Bevan to keep premises in repair, to take precautions against floods; timber, fishing fowling, and mineral rights to Hon. George Venables Vernon. Signature and seal of Richard Bevan). Not witnessed). 28 Aug 1773D/D Gn 123

Demise for lives of Mary Morgan (aged 55), son Edward (aged 22), Griffith Jenkins of Swansea, farmer, for £238, yearly rent of £1 2s 6d, 2 capons or 1s 6d in lieu, and heriot of 5s; George, Lord Vernon, baron of Kinderton (co. Cheshire, to Mary Morgan of Neath, widow: Two fields called the Wern and Caer Onnen being part of the Tir y Berllan, as held by Mary Morgan; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 123). 3 Sep 1800. Signature and seal of Mary Morgan. Witness Zachariah WilliamsD/D Gn 124

Demise for lives of Hon. Georgiana Venables Vernon (aged 13), Richard Bevan (aged 42), and Richard Bevan Reed (aged 13), for £336, yearly rent of £1, two capons or 6d and heriot of 5s; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Richard Bevan of Neath, doctor of physic: Two fields called Cae Gwyn and Cae Dwr, part of Tir y Berllan farm; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of Richard Bevan. Witness Lewis Thomas). 24 Aug 1801D/D Gn 125

Demise, for lives of William David, with Ann, and Griffiths Lewis of Michaelston-super-Avon, yeoman, for yearly rent of £2, 2 capons or 1s 6d, and heriot of the best beast; (i) Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123); to (ii) William David of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, carpenter; with (iii) Lewis Thomas senior and junior of Margam, gents., attorneys.: Two messuages and lands called Penrhue Anghared Genoll and Penrhue Anghared Ischa, in occupation of William David; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: (as in 123). 1 Jan 1767. Signature and seal of Hon. George Venables Vernon. Witnesses Joseph Kaye of South Audley Street, London, William Thomas, vicar of Aberavon, Jenkin Hopkins of Tyn yr Heol, Lewis Griffiths of BaglanD/D Gn 126

Demise, for lives of sons, John David (aged 14), Howell David (aged 21), and Jenett Lewis (aged 62), for £42, yearly rent of £4, 2 capons, a man's work for day in corn harvest, 2 days' work carrying hay and corn in harvest or 2s 6d, and heriot of the best beast or £2; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124); to (ii) William Davies of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas of Baglan, gent., attorney: Messuage and lands called Penrhiw Angharad Ychaf as held by William David; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 2 Oct 1797; Recites: Surrender of 126; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of William David. Witnesses Evan William, Richard WilliamD/D Gn 127

Demise, for lives of Howell David, wife Mary (both 33 years), and Griffith Lewis, for £36, yearly rent of £2, 2 capons or 1s in lieu, 2 days' work in harvest or 2s 6d in lieu, heriot of the best beast, and suit of mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124); to (ii) Howell David of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: (As in 126). 8 Sep 1804; Recites: Surrender of 127; Covenants: timber and mineral rights to Lord Vernon, Howell David to keep premises in repair, and to plant 3 saplings of oak, elm or beech yearly. Mark and seal of Howell D. Witnesses Zachariah Williams, Rowland NicholsD/D Gn 128

Demise, for lives of Richard Thomas of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, yeoman (aged 20), William Llewellyn of Coychurch (aged 18), Rees Thomas of Michaelston-super-Avon (aged 20) for £84, yearly rent of £4, 2 capons or 3s in lieu, and heriot of best beast or £2; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124); to (ii) William David Jeffreys of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: All that messuage and lands called Ystrad Owen; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 5 Jul 1784; Covenants: (as in 123). Mark and seal of William J. Witnesses William Thomas, vicar of Aberavon, William Richardson, Richard Jenkins, Jn David of Cyd Coed, Llantwit-juxta-Neath). Also counterpartD/D Gn 129-130

Demise, for lives of Mansel W. (aged 34), wife Jane (aged 44), and daughter Elizabeth (aged 10), for 5s, yearly rent of £42, heriot of £1, and suit of mill; (i) Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123)' to (ii) Mansel Williams of Neath, gent.; with (iii) Lewis Thomas senior and junior (as in 126), attorneys: Messuage called Kendon (sic) with land (42a.) formerly in occupation of David Rees, gent.; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1 Jan 1768; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of Hon. George Venables Vernon. Witnesses Joseph Kaye, Charles GibbesD/D Gn 131

Demise for lives of Samuel Jenkins, John Jones of Llantwit-juxta-Neath (aged 14), Ann Morgan of Llangeinor (aged 45), for £420, yearly rent of £5, two fat geese or 2s, heriot of £2, and suit of mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124); to (ii) Samuel Jenkins of Neath, gent.; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: Messuage and lands called Cefndon in occupation of Samuel Jenkins; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 31 Jul 1790; Covenants; (as in 128). Signature and seal of Samuel Jenkins. Witnesses Elizabeth Thomas, Morgan SymmonsD/D Gn 132

Lease, for lives of Elias Jenkins (aged 30), and son. John Borlase (aged 16), for £420, yearly rent of £5, 2 capons or 2s, heriot of £2, and suit of court and mill; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Elias Jenkins of Whiterock, Llansamlet, gent.: (As in 132), with cottage laterly erected called Cefndon green and gardens, as lately held by Samuel Jenkins; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 21 Mar 1807; Covenants: (as in 128). Signature and seal of Elias Jenkins. Witnesses Lewis Thomas, Zachariah WilliamsD/D Gn 133

Demise for lives of Lewis Jenkins (aged 36), daughters Mary (aged 15) and Sarah (aged 11), for £5000, yearly rent of £9 19s 0d., 2 capons of 1s in lieu, heriot of the best beast or £3, and suit of court and mill; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Lewis Jenkins of Neath, gent.: All that messuage on South side of Wind Street, with stable coachhouse, barn outbuildings, yard, garden, croft, 2 closes of land called Caer Berllan (3a 2r 8p) and Caer Gogwm (3a 3r 21p); in Neath. 1 Aug 1800; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of Lewis Jenkins. Witnesses Lewis Thomas, Morgan Symmons); Endorsed: "16 July 1857. Mary Jenkins the last surviving life in this Lease died this day aged 72 at her residence, 11 Southwell Street, Kingsdown, near Bristol"D/D Gn 134/1

Agreement to Surrender, for £61 10s. for rest of life of Mary Jenkins; also two related letters Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath to Osborne Ward and Company of Bristol, all solicitors; Mary Jenkins of 11 Southwell Street, Bristol (co. Glos.), single lady, to Henry John. Grant (as in 17): (As in 134/1); Recites: 134/1. 25 Jun 1855; 6 and 14 May 1856. Endorsed: notice of death of Mary Jenkins, 16 July 1857D/D Gn 134/2-4

Demise, for lives of Hopkin Hopkin (aged 47), wife Alice (aged 52) and Hannah Gethling (daughter of Harry Gethling, of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, blacksmith (aged 15), for £83, yearly rent of £3 10s 0d. 2 capons or 1s 6d, heriot of the best beast, and suit of court and mill; George Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Hopkin Hopkin of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman: All that messuage and lands called Abertwrch, except land taken up by canal, towpaths, etc.; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 5 Sep 1801; Covenants: (as in 128). Mark and seal of Hopkin Hopkin. Witnesses William Sims, Zachariah WilliamsD/D Gn 135

Demise, for lives of Catherine Llewelyn., son John and Jane Seys, for £98, yearly rent of £16 15s 6d, 2 fat geese, 2 fat capons, £2 10s in lieu of heriot and suit of court and mill; Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123), to Catherine Llewelyn of Ynis y Gerwen, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath widow. Messuage and lands called Ynis Neath or Hendre Davidd with fishery called Hendre Davidd and Clyne fishery, lands on N.W. of river Neath called Ynis Vawr, in as large and ample a manner as held by John Llewelyn; in Cadoxton-juxta-Neath and Neath. 12 Oct 1759; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of Catherine Llwelyn. Witnesses Gabriel Jeffreys, Edward HarrisD/D Gn 136

Lease for one life, for £14 and yearly rent of £12 10s 0d, 2 capons or 1s in lieu, heriot of best beast or £2 in lieu, and suit of court and mill; Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123), to William King of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, farmer: Messuage and lands called Clyn Gwillim Ucha; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 8 Sep 1773; Covenants: (as in 123). Mark and seal of William King. Witnesses Lewis Thomas, John ColeD/D Gn 137

Demise, for lives of William Rees, sons Richard (aged 14) and David (aged 12), for £45, yearly rent of £12 10s, 2 capons or 1s, heriot of the best beast or £2, and suit of court and mill; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to William Rees of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman: (As in 137). 14 Aug 1794; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of William R. Witnesses Morgan Symmons, Thomas GilesD/D Gn 138

Demise for 3 lives (as in 138), for £20, and rent and duties (as in 138); Parties (i) and (ii) (as in 138), with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: (As in 138). 5 Sep 1801; Recites: Surrender of 138; Covenants: (as in 123). Signature and seal of Geo, Lord Vernon. Witnesses Frederick Anson, Morgan SymmonsD/D Gn 139

Demise for lives of son David Llewelyn, Phillip Morgan (son of Thomas Morgan, yeoman) and John Morgan, son of Morgan John, both of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, for £47, yearly rent of £3 10s, 2 capons, one day's reaping of corn in corn harvest or 2s, heriot of best beast or 40s, and suit of court and mill; (i) Hon. Bussy Mansel of Briton Ferry, esq.; to (ii) David Llewelyn of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) William John of Margam, carpenter (attorney): All that messuage and lands called Pen Kae'r Velin as held by David Llewelyn; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 8 Sep 1738; Covenants: (as in 123). Mark and seal of David Llewelyn. Witnesses John Lawrence, Jenkin Thomas, Charles Edward Steven, David RollesD/D Gn 140

Demise for lives of Phillip Morgan (aged 41), and sons Morgan (aged 12) and Thomas (aged 4), for £21, yearly rent of £1 3s 0d., 2 capons of 1s, heriot of the best beast of £2, and suit of court and mill; Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123), to Morgan William of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, labourer: Fields called Yr Ynis (3a.) arable land called Garreg Tir (11/2a.) Dwr Goed (11/4a.) Hennereg Hir (11/2a), one dwelling house, garden and cowhouse near Melyn y Court bridge, part of Pen caer velyn farm; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: (as in 128). 17 Oct 1777. Mark and seal of Morgan William. Witnesses Lewis Thomas, John WilliamD/D Gn 141

Demise of 99 years, or for lives of Thomas David, and stepdaughter Martha Rees (aged 15), for £40, yearly rent of £2, 2 capons or 1s 6d., heriot of the best beast or £2, and suit of court and mill; also (endorsed on 143) Surrender for 5s; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Thomas David of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; Surrender, Martha Rees of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, widow, to Henry John Grant (as in 17): Third part of farm called Pen caer Velyn, dwellinghouse, outhouses, yards, gardens and fields called Pen caer Velyn, Caer Velyn, Gwayn Vach, Cae Bach, Ton Draynog, undivided moiety of the Wern, uninclosed part of the Graig Gwayn Vawr, and 3 fields called Caia bach (12a.); in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: (as in 123). 19 Sep 1795 and 20 Jan 1854. Mark and seal of Martha R. Witnesses Alex Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitor, William Thomas curate of Briton Ferry, Lewis Thomas). Also counterpart) (2 parchments]D/D Gn 142-143

Demise for lives of Elizabeth Evans (aged 68), Howell Bevan of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, yeoman (aged 54), and son (of Llewelyn Williams) Richard (aged 5), for £16, yearly rent of £10, 2 capons or 1s 6d., heriot of the best beast or £2, and suit of court and mill; (i) Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123), to (ii) Llewelyn Williams of Glyncorrwg, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas sen. and jun.: All those messuages and lands called Ynis Y Dovenant; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Recites: Surrender of former Lease; Covenants: (as in 123). 1 Jan 1767. Signature and seal of Llewelyn W. Witnesses Thomas Tamplin, Lewis Griffiths). Plan in ink and water colour: "A Plan of Ynis-y-Dovenant Farm in Lantwit", showing fields., adjoining owners, Neath river and road from Melincwrt. Reference tables with field names and acreages (15" x 11"D/D Gn 144

Demise for lives of sons Lewis (aged 5), Benjamin (aged 13), and David (aged 12) Rees, for £28, yearly rent of £5, 2 capons or 2s., heriot of the best beast or £2, suit of court and mill; (i) Hon. George Venables Vernon (as in 123); to (ii) Richard Rees of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, collier; with (iii) Lewis Thomas sen. (as in 126) and John William of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, farmer, attorneys: All that messuage and lands called Blean Cwm Cacka; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1 Oct 1771; Covenants: (as in 128). Mark and seal of Richard R. Witnesses Joseph Kaye of Anelley Street, London, David Williams of NeathD/D Gn 145

Demise, for lives of niece Joan Williams, her son William (aged 18), and brother David Walters, for £58, yearly rent of £15 11s 6d., 2 capons or 1s 6d., heriot of the best beast or £2, and suit of court and mill; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124). to Walter Walters of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman: A messuage and lands called Tir-y-Clyn, in occupation of late Walter Walters, with common called Rog. Ynis, in occupationof Joan Williams, widow; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: (as in 123). 25 Sep 1782. Signature and seal cut off. Witnesses Thomas Bevan, Richard EmersonD/D Gn 146

Demise, for lives of William Williams (aged 23), brother Hopkin (aged 18), and uncle David Walters (aged 38), for £11, yearly rent, duties and heriot (as in 146), and suit of court and mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to (ii) William Williams of Clyne, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: (As in 124). 1 Sep 1787; Covenants: (as in 128). Signature and seal of Lord Vernon. Witnesses William Thomas, curate of Briton Ferry, William Richardson, Elizabeth Williams, Richard JenkinsD/D Gn 147

Demise, for lives of William Williams (aged 37), son William (aged 12), and David (aged 11), for £58, yearly rent, duties and heriot (as in 146). and suit of court and mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon; to (ii) William Williams (as in 147); with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127), attorney: (As in 146). 5 Sep 1801; Recites: Surrender of 147; Covenants: (as in 128). Signature and seal of William Williams. Witnesses Zachariah Williams, Morgan MorganD/D Gn 148

Demise, for lives of John Nathaniel Miers (aged 21), sister Lady Molly Ann Mackworth (aged 20), and cousin Nathaniel Miers Cox (aged 12), for £140, yearly rent of £4, 2 capons or 2s, heriot of the best beast or £2, and suit of court and mill; (i) George, Lord Vernon (as in 124); to (ii) John Nathaniel Miers of Neath, esq.; with (iii) Lewis Thomas (as in 127) and Richard Williams of Neath, yeoman, attorneys: Messuage, barns, outhouses, erections, buildings, and lands called Tir Dan y Lan; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: (as in 128); and six saplings to be planted. Signature and seal of Lord Vernon. Witnesses William Thomas, curate of Briton Ferry, Morgan Symmons). Plan in ink and water-colour on paper: "A Plan of Dan-y-lan Farm in Llantwit", showing fields, paths, quarries, farms and adjacent owners, reference table with field names and acreages 20" to 1 mile: (14"x12"). 19 Sep 1795D/D Gn 149

Agreement to Surrender 149; John Nathaniel Miers (as in 149), to Henry Grant (as in 420): (As in 149). 21 Aug 1812. Signature of John Miers. Witnesses Samuel Freeman and Richard Henry Cox, both of NeathD/D Gn 150

Demise, for lives of Morgan Thomas (aged 62), John (son of Jenkin John) (aged 17), Elias (aged 12), for £70, and yearly rent of £23; George, Lord Vernon (as in 124), to Jenkin John of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman: (a) A moiety of the tithe and tenth part of the grain and tithe profits of Clyne in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; (b) A moiety of small tithes and all great tithe of Resolven in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 18 Jul 1792; Recites: Surrender of former Lease. Signature and seal of Lord Vernon. Witnesses, as in 149D/D Gn 151

Proposal for sale of part of Jersey estate; House, stable and 2 field, (CLXXIX), in occupation of Lewis Jenkins: Cae Gwyn, Cae'r Dwr Turnpike House in occupation of Dr. Bevan (XII); 2 closes part of Tyr y Berllan in occupation of Mary Morgan (CCC); and house and land in occupation of Mrs. Young (CCCCXXXI); all in Neath. 1815D/D Gn 152

"Report on value of property situate in the Parish of Lantwit .. belonging to the Right Honourable the Earl of Jersey proposed to be sold to Henry John Grant, Esquire", by Richard Hall of Cirencester: Tormynydd Farm in occupation of Gwillim Gwillim, Tormynydd in occupation of John Griffith, Abernant Myland in occupation of Richard Gwillim, and Esailfach in occupation of John Jenkins: in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. Dec. 1850D/D Gn 153

"Schedule referred to by Indenture of 26 Aug. 1815", giving tenants names and holdings, in 1797, in; Aberavon, Baglan and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 26 Aug 1815D/D Gn 154

Instructions, purchaser's observations, requisitions on title, vendor's replies, abstract of title; Earl of Jersey to Henry John Grant (as in 17): Lands in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 30 Sep, 3 Nov, 19 Dec 1851; 1852D/D Gn 155-161

"Extract from the Terrier of the Briton Ferry Estate, 1815" (As in 153). c.1851-52D/D Gn 162

Correspondence relating to sale of lands from Briton Ferry Estate, Parties (as in 155), lands (as in 153). 1849-52D/D Gn 163/1-37

Deeds of properties in the parish of AberavonDD Gn/3/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of BaglanDD Gn/4/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of LlangynwydDD Gn/5/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Llantwit-Juxta-NeathDD Gn/6/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of NeathDD Gn/7/hub

Deed of properties in the parish of RadyrDD Gn/8/hub

Deed, parish unidentifiedDD Gn/9/hub

Deeds relating to the Thomas family of Llwynmadoc (Co. Brecon)DD Gn/10/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Llanfihangel-Abergwessin (Co.Brecon)DD Gn/11/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Llangammarch (Co. Brecon)DD Gn/12/hub

Deed of properties in the parish of Llangadock (Co. Carms)DD Gn/13/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Llangurrig (Co. Montgomery)DD Gn/14/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Nantmel (Co. Radnor)DD Gn/15/hub

Deed of properties in the parish of Rhayader (Co. Radnor)DD Gn/16/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of St Harmon (Co. Radnor)DD Gn/17/hub

Deeds of properties in the parish of Llansantffraed Cwmdeuddwr (Co.Radnor)DD Gn/18/hub

Deeds and leases of minerals lying beneath parts of the Gnoll Estate, 1838-1914DD Gn/19/hub

Deeds relating to dealings with the Neath Water Company, 1861-1894DD Gn/20/hub

Leases of cottages, houses and lands in Neath, 1826-1835DD Gn/21/hub

Deeds of settlement of the Gnoll Estate, wills and other related deeds, 1810-1833DD Gn/22/hub

Papers relating to the puchase of the Manor of Wormley and mansion house at Wormleybury, Hertfordshire, by Henry John Grant, 1852-1853DD Gn/23/hub

Papers relating to the administration of the estate of Henry John Grant after his death on 17 Apr. 1861, and after the death of Mary Grant on 27 Oct. 1880DD Gn/24/hub

Gnoll Estate plans and estate management papersDD Gn/E/hub

Records relating to industryDD Gn/I/hub

Gnoll Estate manorial recordsDD Gn/M/hub

Gnoll Estate, miscellaneousDD Gn/X/hub