Parties 1. Rich Viscount Irwin
2. Thomas Jepson of Halton, yeoman.
Cosnon. payment of rents &c.
Parcels several closes in Halton called Poole closes (11 a. 2 r.) and the three Oxecloses (- acres) late in possession of Mr. Iveson, then of 2. or his assigns.
Except ... as No. WYL100/HA/A/29
Term 21 years
Rent £8. 0s. 0d. a year payable at Pentecost and St. Martin's;
£5 a year for every acre converted into tillage during the 3 last years of the term or which for any 4 years together shall be sown with grain or seed, or from which more than 3 crops shall be taken for one manuring, without licence.
2 hens on 1 Jan.
Covenants for re-entry if rent unpaid for 20 days or premises assigned without licence;
to pay rent, taxes and assessments;
for repair;
to plant 3 oak ash or elm trees every year;
suit of Court;
lessee to perform 2 days work with his draught and 2 men or 6 days work with 4 men on account of the said Viscount;
for liming and manuring, &c.
for quiet enjoyment.
On lease Sig 1. seal red wax appl. arm.
Witnesses: Tho. Waterton, Ro. Hopkinson.
On Counterpart Mark of 2. seal as on lease.
Witnesses: Ro. Hopkinson, Tho. Waterton.