Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £9 17s 6d., and suit of court and mill Henry J. Grant (as in 17). to William Jones of Neath, spirit merchant Land (3r.), adjoining N.E. the land demised to Thomas Thomas and John Donague, S.E. the Turnpike road from Neath to Aberavon, and W. the new road; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 607). 17 Jul 1858. Signatures and seal of William Jones. Witnesses David Glass of Gnoll office, Neath

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Gnoll Estate RecordsD/D Gn

Gnoll Estate DeedsDD Gn/1/hub

Briton Ferry (Jersey) EstateDD Gn/2/hub

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

Demise for lives of William (son of John Edward) (aged 23), wife Rachel Edward (aged 40), daughter Mary Edward (aged 8), for yearly rent of £5, 2 capons or 20d in lieu, a day's mowing of hay each harvest or 12d in lieu, a day's reaping in corn harvest of 16d in lieu, carriage of 6 horse loads of coal from coal works of Herbert Mackworth to the Gnoll or 12d in lieu, 5s in lieu of heriot, and suit of court Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to John Edward of Llangyfelach, labourer A messuage in New Street, in occupation of Evan Evans, mariner, and Catherine Charles, spinster; in Neath; Covenants: John Edward to keep premises in good repair, and to pay tolls to Portreeve on salt from vessels in river Neath. 14 Dec 1759. Signature and seal of both parties. Witnesses William Cross, Thomas Tucker). Also counterpartD/D Gn 398-399

Demise for lives of Rees Lewis, wife Margaret Lewis, son Rees Lewis (aged 3), for yearly rent of £2 6s, 2 capons or 20d in lieu, a day's mowing in hay harvest or 1s in lieu, a day's reaping in corn harvest or 1s 4d. in lieu, 20s in lieu of heriot, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8p, to Rees Lewis of Neath, carpenter A dwelling house in New Street, with outhouses and gardens; in Neath; Covenants: Rees Lewis to demolish old house and build a new one (30 x 18ft.), then to keep it in good repair and fenced, and to pay toll to Portreeve on salt unloaded in river Neath. 1 Feb 1768. Mark and seal of Rees Lewis. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 400

Demise, for lives of William (son of John Edward), wife Rachel Edward, daughter Mary Edward, for yearly rent of £5, and duties and heriot (as in 398) Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to John Edward (as in 398) (As in 398); Recites: Surrender of 398; Covenants (as in 398). 2 Aug 1769. Signature and seal of John Edward. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 401

Demise for lives of David Hopkins (son of David Hopkins of Neath, peruke maker), and Elizabeth and Juliana Treharn (daughters of Rees Treharn of Llangynwyd), for yearly rent of £2, duties (as in 398), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to William Cross of Neath, gent House in New Street in occupation of Margaret Jenkins; in Neath. 27 Jan 1772. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses T. Tucker, John Jenkins). Also counterpartD/D Gn 402-403

Demise for 99 years, or for lives of Ann (wife of Thomas Griffiths), Elizabeth Thomas (daughter of Edward Thomas of Aberavon), Thomas Morgan (son of Joseph Morgan of Neath) (aged 14), for yearly rent of £3, duties (as in 398) heriot of £1 6s 8d., and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Thomas Griffiths of Courtrhydhyr, gent. A dwelling house called the Corner House in New Street; in Neath. 12 Dec 1776. Signature and seal of Sir Herbert Mackworth). Endorsed: "Surrendered 20 Nov. 1848". Witnesses Iltid Thomas, John DaviesD/D Gn 404

Demise, for lives of Giles Tibbs, wife Margaret Tibbs, daughter Jennet Tibbs, for £2, yearly rent of 1s, duties (as in 398), heriot of 5s and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Giles Tibbs of Neath, yeoman A house in road leading from New Street to Neath bridge; in Neath [Recites: Demise (now surrendered), 31 Dec 1764; . 6 Jan 1777. Signature and seal of Giles Tibbs. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 405

Demise, for lives of William Morgan (aged 23), Timothy Lewis (son of Thomas Lewis of Neath, mariner) (aged 6), and William Lancelot (son of Lancelot Lancelot, copperman) (aged 8), for yearly rent of 17s, duties (as in 298), heriot of £1 6s 0d., suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to William Morgan of Neath, blacksmith Smith's Shop (as on plan), at bottom of New Street, adjacent road leading to Neath Bridge; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 1 Mar 1783. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Jenkins., John Morgan). Also counterpartD/D Gn 406-407

Demise, for lives of Thomas David, daughter Emmett, and her husband John Mills of Neath, carpenter, for yearly rent of £1 19s 4d., duties (as in 398), heriot of £1 6s 8d, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Thomas David of Neath, shipwright Two houses in New Street, late in occupation of William Morgan and William Lewis; in Neath. 28 Sep. 1783. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Jenkins, John MorganD/D Gn 408

Assignment of Demise (406), for £47 10s William Morgan of Neath, blacksmith, to Henry Bowen of Neath, carpenter (As in 406). 14 Mar 1785. Signature and seal of William Morgan. Witnesses Henry Williams, Mary DanielD/D Gn 409

Demise, for lives of Hesther Jones, son John William Jones (aged 8), son Samuel Holder Jones (aged 6), for yearly rent of £6, duties (as in 398), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Hesther Jones of Neath, widow A house called Bullring house in New Street; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 9 Aug 1786. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses T. Tucker, John MorganD/D Gn 410

Assignment of Demise (406), for £50 and £55 David Jones and wife Ann, and Thomas Lewis, to Richard Townsend Four messuages, a smith's forge and stables in New Street, adjacent Turnpike Road to Neath bridge; in Neath Recites: (406); Henry Bowen died intestate; grant of Letters of Administration to Ann (wife of David Jones); and debt of £47 from Henry Bowen to Thomas Lewis. 21 Mar 1808. Signature and seals of all parties. Witnesses William Innes of Llandeilo, Thomas Morgan of Neath, attorney, and E. JenkinD/D Gn 411

Lease for 19 years, for peppercorn rent Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Robert Atkinson of Neath, innkeeper Cottage in New Street, adjacent N. the Castle Hotel and W. and S. the yard of the Castle Hotel (as on plan); in Neath; Covenant: Robert Atkinson to insure premises for £100. 21 Jun 1855. Signature and seal of Robert Atkinson. Witnesses Henry Jones of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 412

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £12 12s 0d; also Surrender Henry John Grant (as in 17) to John Matthew Young of Neath, esq.; Surrender by his executors., William Weston Young senior of Burslem (co. Staffs.), surveyor, and William Weston Young junior of Neath, merchant A dwelling house and garden in Green Street, adjacent N. the Unitarian chapel, E. a house in occupation William Thomas Morgan, linendraper, W. Green Street, and S. a house in occupation of David Davies, yeoman; in Neath. 8 Dec 1840, 4 Dec 1844. Signature and seals of all parties. Witnesses H. S. Coke of Neath, attorney at law, Edward Clark of Bristol, solicitor, and Benoni Stephens, clerk to William Weston YoungD/D Gn 413-415

Lease for 95 years, for yearly rent of £12, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to William Weston Young junior (as in 415) (As in 413); Recites: 413. 18 Feb 1845. Signature and seal of William Weston Young. Witnesses Benoni Stephens of Neath, clerk to William Weston Young). Also draftD/D Gn 416-417

Letter concerning Lease (417). "now Hawkins's premises" Spencer T. Colville of Gnoll Estate Office, Neath, to T. Parr, esq. (As in 413). 20 Jun 1903D/D Gn 418

Demise, for lives of William Griffiths (son of Ann Griffiths), and daughters Rachel and Ann Griffiths for yearly rent of £5, duties (as in 398), heriot of £1 2s 0d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 17), to Ann Griffiths of Melincryddan, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, widow A messuage, late in occupation of John Richards, in Cattle Street, in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 25 Mar 1759. Signature and seal of Ann. Griffiths. Witnesses William Cross, Thomas EliasD/D Gn 419

Demise, for lives of Benjamin and David Rice (sons of Mary Rice), and daughter Ann Rice, for yearly rent of £5, and heriot of 6s 8d Henry Grant (as in 172), to Mary Rice of Neath, widow A messuage called "The Crown" in Cattle Street; in Neath. Signature and seal of Henry Grant; mark and seal of Mary Rice. Witnesses James Finbank, and D. Powell of Neath, attorneyD/D Gn 420

Demise for lives of William Jones, wife Mary and Henry Lake (aged 9, son of David L. of Neath, haulier), for yearly rent of £20, heriot of 6s 8d., and suit of court and mill Henry Grant (as in 172) to William Jones of Neath, shoemaker A dwelling house in Cattle Street abutting on Cattle Street, S. Golden Lane, W. dwelling house in occupation of John Griffiths, hairdresser, N.E. street from Cattle Street to the Latts, in Neath; Covenants (as in 398). 1 Aug 1820. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witness D Powell of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 421

Demise, for lives of John Griffiths, W. Mary and s. John, for yearly rent of £15, heriot of 6s 8d., and suit of court and mill Henry Grant (as in 172), to John Griffiths of Neath, hairdresser A dwelling-house in Cattle Street, abutting S. on Golden Lane, N.E. on dwelling house now in occupation of William Jones, shoemaker, and S.W. on dwellinghouse in occupation of John Jones; in Neath. 1 Aug 1820. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses as in 421). Also counterpartD/D Gn 422-423

Conveyance (Lease and Release (Lease for a year missing), for £230; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); with consent of (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) Phillip Davies of Neath, gent. Dwelling houses, cottages and yards in Cattle Street, Hart Lane and Duck Street; in Neath Recites: Will of Henry John Grant (as in 17), 7 Feb 1859, partitioning Gnoll estate. 25 Sep 1875. Signatures of all parties. Witnesses Clara Thomas of Llwyn Madoc, Builth, spinster, and John Horseman, Footman to Henry John GrantD/D Gn 424

Demise, for lives of Lewis Griffyth, son Thomas (aged 5), and daughter Elizabeth (aged 10), for yearly rent of £1 10s, duties (as in 398), heriot of £1 6s., and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Lewis Griffyth of Neath, haulier A house, late in occupation of Griffyth Richard, collier, in High Street; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398); and Lewis Griffyth to have liberty to take stones from quarries of Herbert Mackworth, and timber from lands of Herbert Mackworth in Llantwit-juxta-Neath, for repair of premises. 21 Aug 1745. Signature and seal of Herbert Mackworth). Endorsed: "Surrendered for ye Grant of a New Lease with 3 lives of ye same rent - in consideration of the Assignment of a Lease held under Mr Vernon in Killibebill Parish". Witnesses William Thomas, Leyson HopkinsD/D Gn 425

Demise, for lives of Thomas Hopkins, wife Jane and daughter Catherine, for 5s yearly rent of £1, duties (as in 398), heriot of 2s 6d., and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to Thomas Hopkins of Neath, cordwainer) A house in High Street late in occupation of David Abraham; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 1 Jan 1768. Signature and seal of Thomas Hopkins. Witnesses T. Tucker, John JenkinsD/D Gn 426

Demise, for lives of Jenkin Francis, granddaughters Katherine and Rachel Francis, for yearly rent of £1 10s 0d, duties (as in 398), heriot of £1 6s 8d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to Jenkin Francis of Neath, tallow chandler A messuage, in occupation of Jenkin Francis, in High Street; in Neath Recites: Surrender of Demise. Herbert Mackworth (as in 5). to Eleanor Watkins of Neath, widow, 4 Dec 1750; Covenants: (as in 398). 30 Oct 1769. Signature and seal of Jenkin Francis. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 427

Demise, for lives of Lewis Herbert, wife Elizabeth (aged 66), and William Herbert Elias (aged 24), for yearly rent of £50 Henry Grant (as in 172), to Lewis Herbert of Neath, Tallow chandler (a) All those dwelling houses, chandler's workhouse, yards, stables and gardens in High Street; also adjacent cottages, in occupation of Mary Griffiths, Hopkin Jenkin, copperman, Lewis Taylor, Daniel Rees, labourer and Mary David, widow; in Neath; (b) All those cottages, in occupation of Evan Smith, schoolmaster, Mary Morgan, widow, Hopkin Lewis, cordwainer, Mary Allen, widow, Alice Thomas, widow, William Lawrence, nailer all in Wind Street; in Neath. 29 Sep 1813. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses William George of Neath, attorney, and his clerk Alexander CuthbertsonD/D Gn 428

Demise, for lives of David Jenkins, wife Rebecca (aged 29), and son John (aged 3), for yearly rent of £24 Henry Grant (as in 172), to David Jenkins of Neath, cabinet-maker A dwelling house and stable in High Street, in occupation of David Jenkins, a stable in occupation of Hopkin Rees, and oil warehouse in occupation of David Morgan, a garden under the Latt and near Neath canal in occupation of David Jenkins, and a seat or pew of Mrs. Ann Griffiths, in Neath Church; in Neath. 29 Sep 1815. Endorsement: Not executed). Also counterpartD/D Gn 429-430

Assignment of Lease, for £400 Lewis Herbert Elias, grocer, and Isaiah Reynolds, victualler, both of Neath, to Benjamin Lanham of Neath, brewer A brewery, late in occupation of David Arthur, and messuages, in occupation of David Hopkins, John Jones, Mary Davies, Richard Sims, Charlotte Matthews; and a room used as a cooperage in Wind Street, fronting Mackworth Arms Lane; in Neath Recites: Lease for 50 years, for yearly rent of £49, Henry John Grant (as in 17), to David Arthur senior of Neath, brewer; and Assignment of above to Michael John Michael, Lewis Herbert Elias and Isaiah Rees, 11 July 1854. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses James Kempthorne, clerk to Mr Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 431

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £60, and suit of court and mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Benjamin Lanham (as in 431) (As in 431); Covenants: Benjamin Lanham to insure premises with Gun Fire Office and keep premises in good repair. 30 Oct 1857. Signature and seal of Benjamin Lanham. Witnesses, as in 431D/D Gn 432

Demise, for lives of Thomas David, son Thomas and daughter Emmett, for yearly rent of £1 7s 0d, duties (as in 398). heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to Thomas David of Neath, shipwright Old Tanhouse (40 x 20ft., now in ruin), adjacent church yard, with waste ground (48 x 28ft.) and house to be erected thereon; in Neath; Covenants: House to be built of stone with outer walls 20" thick, timbers 6" broad by 4" thick; and (as in 398). 28 Oct 1765. Signature and seal of Thomas David. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 433

Demise, for lives of Rachel Morgan (wife of David Morgan), and sons Samuel and Richard; for yearly rent of 6s, 2 capons or 1s 8d in lieu, a day's mowing of hay or 1s. in lieu, a day's reaping of corn or 1s 4d in lieu, heriot of 5s, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to David Morgan of Neath carrier All the cott. late in occupation of Prudence Lawrence, abutting to part of Old Tanhouse in occupation of Thomas Davis of Neath, shipwright; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 1 Mar 1783. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Jenkins, John MorganD/D Gn 434

Demise, for 99 years or 2 lives, lives of Thomas David and daughter Emmett Mills, for yearly rent of £1 7s 0d, duties (as in 434), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Thomas David of Neath, shipwright (As in 433), with dwelling houses built by Thomas David; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 28 Sep 1783. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses as in 434D/D Gn 435

Agreement to demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £18 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Queen Street East Building Society (Committee of: David Arthur, Phillip Walters, Titus Jones, Jacob Moseley, and William Thomas) A piece of ground on which to build 9 houses in Queen Street; in Neath. 26 Mar 1840. Signatures of all parties. Witnesses H.S. Coke (as in 413). and clerk W Y ThomasD/D Gn 436

Agreement to demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £460 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Queen Street East Building Society (Committee of: William Williams, David Arthur, Thomas Thomas, Timothy Canty, and William Roberts) A piece of ground on which to build 23 houses in Queen Street; in Neath. 26 Mar 1840. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses, as in 436D/D Gn 437

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £2; also Surrender Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Elizabeth James of Michaelston-super-Avon, spinster; Surrender, James Dow and wife Elizabeth (née James), to Henry John Grant A dwelling house lately erected by Elizabeth James on N. side of Queen Street, adjacent, premises leased to Revd Titus Jones; in Neath; Covenants: Elizabeth James to keep premises in good repair and not to use it as an alehouse. 28 Jun 1841, 9 Aug 1848. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses George Dods, W T Thomas (as in 436). Also counterpartD/D Gn 438-439

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £2 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Jacob Moseley of Neath, silversmith A dwelling house and garden, lately erected by Jacob Moseley on N. side of Queen Street, adjacent premises leased to Elizabeth James: in Neath; Covenants: (as in 438). 28 Jun 1841. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses, as in 438). Endorsed: "6 Ap. 1852-now Miss Howell", and "This Lease is surrendered and a new Lease granted to Miss Mary Howell"). Also counterpartD/D Gn 440-441

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £2; also Surrender Henry John Grant (as in 17), to John Rowland of Neath, esq. A dwelling house and garden, lately erected by John Rowland on E. side of Queen Street adjacent premises leased to John Grainger; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 438). 19 Apr 1842; 5 Apr 1849. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses George Simpson Whittington of Neath, and John Morris, clerk to H S Coke of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 442

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £2; also Surrender Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Timothy Canty of Neath, blacksmith; Surrender, Joanna Canty (widow of Timothy Canty), to Henry John Grant A dwelling house and garden, lately erected by Timothy Canty on E. side of Queen Street adjacent premises leased to Jenkin Francis; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 438). 19 Apr 1842; 5 Feb 1851. Signature and seal of Henry John Grant, Joanna Canty, and seal of Timothy Canty. Witnesses J. Carmichael, Stephen Powell of Neath, and George Dodds of Little GnollD/D Gn 443-444

Mortgage for £100 Mary Richards of Neath (widow of Leyson Richards of Neath, gent.) and eldest son of Phillip Richards of Bettws, tanner, to John Morgan of Neath, mercer A dwelling house and garden in Gilling or Gilding Street or Wind Street; in Neath. 18 Mar 1747. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Leyson Richards, W.GwynD/D Gn 445

Assignment of Mortgage (445). for £106 5s. John Morgan (as in 445), and Phillip Richards of Neath, tanner, to David Pralph of Neath, apothecary (As in 445) Recites: 445. 18 Jun 1752. Signature and seals of all parties. Witnesses Jenkin Hopkins, John GwynD/D Gn 446

Conveyance (Lease and Release (Lease for a year missing), for £220 Phillip Richards (as in 446), to Leyson Richards of Neath, gent. (As in 445). 31 Jul 1755. Signature and seal of Phillip Richards. Witnesses David Pralph, Jenkin Hopkins, John GwynD/D Gn 447

Will of Leyson Richards (as in 447) Devising to wife Sarah All messuages and dwelling houses; in Neath Bequeathing: £100 each to niece Mary Richards and nephew John Thomas Executrix: wife Sarah Richards. 23 Feb 1770; proved 17 Jun 1771. Witnesses W. Richards, William Jenkins, William LawrenceD/D Gn 448

Deed to declare the uses of a Fine (consideration not stated); (i) Jeoffreyson Holland of Neath, gent.; to (ii) Sarah Richards of Neath, widow; and (iii) Mary Richards of Neath, spinster (As in 445) Two dwelling houses in Water Street; in Neath. 16 Jun 1775. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses David Lloyd, J. HollandD/D Gn 449

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £200 Jeaffreyson Hollands, gent (ptff.), Sarah Richards, widow, and Mary Richards, spinster (defdts.) Six messuages, 2 cottages, 2 gardens; in Neath. 22 Aug 1775. Also counterpartD/D Gn 450-451

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £108, also Bond of even date Sarah and Mary Richards (as in 449), to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) Two dwelling houses and gardens, late in occupation of Thomas Jones and William Lewis, now in occupation of Thomas Johnson and Thomas John in Water Street; in Neath Recites: 449-451. 2,3 Sep 1776. Signatures and seals of Sarah and Mary Richards. Witnesses Jeaffreyson Holland, William JonesD/D Gn 452-454

Demise, for lives of Rees Morgan, son William Morgan and daughter Elizabeth Morgan for yearly rent of 3s, duties (as in 434), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Rees Morgan, tiler A waste ground adjacent house in occupation of Sarah Jenkin in Wind Street; in Neath; Covenants: Rees Morgan. to build a dwelling house with outer walls at least 20" thick, with timbers 4" x 6"; and (as in 398). 1 Mar 1782. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Jenkins, John MorganD/D Gn 455

Demise, for lives of Richard Rees, wife Jane Rees, and son Richard Rees, for yearly rent of £6, duties (as in 434), heriot of 2s 6d. and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Richard Rees of Neath, stone-cutter House, late in occupation of Joseph and Jeremiah King, now in occupation of Richard Rees, in Wind Street; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 1 Mar 1783. Signatures and seals of both parties). Endorsed: "Memorandum that Richard Rees is at liberty to assign this Lease, by Edward Robson, 15 Sep. 1789". Witnesses John Jenkins, John MorganD/D Gn 456

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £450 Sarah Richards (as in 449), and daughter Mary Flew (née Richards), widow, to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 445); in occupation of George Hutton; in Neath (As in 452); in Neath. 8,9 Apr 1784. Signatures and seals of Sarah Richards and Mary Flew. Witnesses E. Jenkins, Lewis JenkinsD/D Gn 457-458

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £280 Sir Herbert Mackworth (ptff.), and Sarah Richards and Mary Flew, both widows (defdts.) Five messuages, 5 cottages, and 5 gardens; in Neath. 10 Apr 1784. Also wrapper, with endorsementD/D Gn 459-460

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £244 12s 4d and £505 7s 8d; (i) Sarah Richards and Mary Flew (as in 458); with consent of (ii) David Hopkins of Neath, gent. (executor of Will of David Pralph of Neath, apothecary, and son of Catherine Hopkins (late wife of David Hopkins of Neath, gent.), who was daughter of David Pralph), and Richard Jenkins of Pyle, Kenfig (son of Mary Jenkins, late wife of Richard Jenkins of Marcross, esq., who was daughter of David Pralph) and richard Jenkins of Pyle, Kenfig (son of Mary Jenkins, late wife of Richard Jenkins of Marcross esq. who was daughter of David Pralph; to (iii) Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 457) Reciting 446-460. 3 Sep, 1 Oct 1786. Signatures and seals of Richard Jenkins, Sarah Richards, and Mary Flew. Witnesses Hopkin Llewllyn junior, Edward Robson, and Griffith LlewellynD/D Gn 461-462

Demise for 99 years, or for lives of John Baker (aged 49), wife Mary Baker (aged 38), and daughter for yearly rent of £27, and suit of mill Henry Grant (as in 172), to John Baker of Neath, butcher A dwelling house, garden and stable, in occupation of John Baker, a dwelling house and garden in occupation of Mary Edmond, widow, a dwelling house in occupation of Timothy Canty, blacksmith, a stable and garden in occupation of Rees Rees, merchant, and a garden in occupation of Revd John Griffiths, all in Wind Street; in Neath. 30 Mar 1812. Signatures and seals of both parties). Endorsed: "This Lease has been surrendered by Mr Philip Davies the Assignee thereof - Osborne Ward & Co.". Witnesses William Gwyn of Neath, attorney, and his clerk Alec CuthbertsonD/D Gn 463

Demise for lives of Thomas Cox, wife Ann Cox and son William Hughes Cox, for yearly rent of £28, and suit of mill; (i) Henry Grant (as in 172); to (ii) Thomas Nathaniel Cox of Neath, linendraper; attorney (iii) William Howard of Neath, accountant A dwellinghouse in occupation of Barbara Price, widow, a dwellinghouse in occupation of George Bartleman, both in Wind Street, a dwelling house in occupation of William Davies cordwainer, in Water Street, and two seats or pews in N. and middle aisles of Neath parish church, in occupation of William Davies and George Bartleman; in Neath. 9 Sep 1812. Signatures and seals of Henry Grant, and Thomas Nathaniel Cox). Endorsed: "This Lease is surrendered and new Lease granted to William Pierce". Witnesses, as 463D/D Gn 464

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £40 Henry Grant (as in 172), to Evan Thomas of Neath, gardener A dwellinghouse, cottage, stable, and gardens in occupation of Evan Thomas in Wind Street; in Neath; Covenants: Evan Thomas to keep premises in repair for which he can use stones from quarries of Henry Grant in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1 Oct 1816. Endorsed: not executed). Also counterpartD/D Gn 465-466

Demise for 50 years and further 49 years, for £8, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Mary Reynolds of Neath (no description) A plot of ground near Tynycaia and land with 2 dwelling houses in Wind Street; in Neath. 25 Mar 1850. Endorsed: "Covenanted to be produced by the said H J Grant to the said Mary Reynolds by Indenture dated 29th September 1855, being the Conveyance to her of the said premises near Tynycaia". Witnesses J Carmichael, and William Nisbet of Gnoll, carpenter). DraftD/D Gn 467

Demise for 50 years and further 49 years, or for lives of David Arthur (aged 55), sons Thomas Arthur (aged 25), David Arthur (aged 23), for yearly rent of £79; also Surrender endorsed. Henry John Grant (as in 17), to David Arthur senior of Neath, brewer and maltster; Surrender:- Benjamin Lanham (as in 431), to Henry John Grant (As in 431 & 432); Covenants: David Arhtur to keep premises in repair, and to insure them Recites: Death of David Arthur, 31 Dec 1854; and as in 431, 432 (1) (2). 29 Apr 1851; 29 Oct 1854. Signatures and seals of Henry John Grant, and Benjamin Lanham. Witnesses J Carmichael of Little Gnoll, Neath, land agent, and James Kempthorne of Neath). Also counterpartD/D Gn 468

Demise for 50 years and further 49 years, or for lives of David Arthur (aged 55), sons Thomas Arthur (aged 25), David Arthur (aged 23), for yearly rent of £79; also Surrender endorsed Henry John Grant (as in 17), to David Arthur senior of Neath, brewer and maltster; Surrender:- Benjamin Lanham (as in 431), (As in 431 & 432); Covenants: David Arthur to keep premises in repair, and to insure them Recites: Death of David Arhtur., 31 Dec 1854; and as in 431, 432 (1) (2). 29 Apr 1851; 29 Oct 1854. Signatures and seals of Henry John Grant and Benjamin Lanham. Witnesses J. Carmichael of Little Gnoll, Neath, land agent, and James Kempthorne of Neath). Also counterpartD/D Gn 468-469

Assignment of Lease (463), for £60 Margaret Savours widow, to Phillip Davies of Neath, auctioneer (As in 463) Recites: (463). 12 Apr 1852. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses James Kempthorne of Neath, clerk to Mr. CuthbertsonD/D Gn 470

Conveyance (Exchange of lands) (see Recital (2); (i) Matthew Whittington of Tonna near Neath, gent.; to (ii) Henry John Grant (as in 17); and (iii) Charles Edward Ward of Bristol, gent. A dwelling house with garden, late in occupation of John Lewis, and Mrs. Jenkins, now in occupation of Thomas Walter Powell in Wind Street and near Pendre; in Neath Recites: (1) Conveyance (Lease and Release). (i) John Wormeld, esq., (ii) George, Earl of Jersey, (iii) Richard Harrison, (iv) Henry Grundy Beatson, gent., (v) William Whittington of Neath, builder, (vi) Thomas Thomas, gent., (vii) Thomas Lott Martin, gent., (viii) Joseph Martin, gent., 24 & 25 Mar 1828; (2) Deed conveying Old Turnpike House, Tynycaia. Henry John Grant to Matthew Whittington, 16 Aug 1856. 16 Aug 1856. Signature and seal of Matthew Whittington. Witnesses Henry Jones of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 471

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £500; (i) Henry John Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34)' and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) Robert Jones of Neath, grocer A grocer's shop and bakery warehouse in Market Street and Wind Street; in Neath. 30 Aug 1875. Signatures of Mary Grant, Henry John Bushby, and Charles Evan Thomas. Witnesses Rob Lansley, butler to Charles Evan Thomas, Thomas Pearson of London, Lieutenant-Colonel, Richard Perrott, bailiff to Mrs. Grant at WormleyburyD/D Gn 472

"Extract from Draft Conveyance to Mr. Edwin Jones .." A dwelling house in Wind Street and Water Street, formerly in occupation of Thomas Nathaniel Cox, then in occupation of William Pearce, now used as a store; a cottage in Water Street in occupation of David Harris, and a cottage and butcher's shop in Water Street in occupation of Mr Phillips; all in Neath. C.1854 (watermarkD/D Gn 473

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £150 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Guardians of the Poor of the Neath Union A field near Tyn y cai (as on plan), adjoining N. the Neath canal, and S. the Turnpike road from Neath to Melincourt, late in occupation of William Bromfield, yeoman; in Neath. 25 Jul 1838. Signature and seals of Henry John Grant and J. Rowland, for the Neath Guardians; seal of Poor Law Commission. Witnesses John Bird, clerk to Mr. Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 474

Lease for 80 years, for yearly rent of £5 5s 6d Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Richard Thomas of Neath, builder A piece of ground near Tynycaia, adjoining N. the Turnpike road from Neath to Melincourt, on which to build 4 houses; in Neath; Covenants: Houses to be made of good materials and not to be used for any noxious trade; Richard Thomas to keep them in good repair. 30 Aug 1841. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses W. Y. Thomas and Frederick C. Purchase, clerks to H. S. Coke of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 475-476

Demise, for lives of John Williams (aged 23), son, John Williams (aged 4), and Mary (daughter of Thomas Allen of Briton Ferry) (aged 17), for yearly rent of £2 11s., and heriot of £2 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to John Williams of Neath, tiler A piece of ground (51 ft x 76 ft.), adjoining N. the Turnpike road from Neath to Melincourt, and E.S. and W. land of Henry John Grant, to erect dwelling houses thereon; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 475). 17 Jan 1842. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses George Dodds of Little GnollD/D Gn 477

"Grant & Gwyn Exchange. Requisition on Title to the land agreed to be conveyed by Mr Gwyn". 6 Nov 1855D/D Gn 478

Declaration by Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitor, extracts from Barnstaple parish registers, letters, and miscellaneous correspondence relating to Gwyn and grant exchange (as above). 29 Feb 1855D/D Gn 479

Conveyance (Exchange of land); (i) Howel Gwyn of Duffryn, M.P.; and (ii) Catherine Gwyn of Neath, widow; to (iii) Henry John Grant (as in 17); and (iv) Charles Edward Ward of Bristol, gent. From Howel Gwyn to Henry Grant: (a) Land at Tynycaia (5a.2r.8p.) (as on plan), called Prospect Place, with dwelling houses (as on plan and listed on schedule); in Neath and from Henry John Grant to Howel Gwyn: (b) Dwelling houses and land in New Road and Queen Street (as on plan and listed on schedule); in Neath Recites: Lease and Release, 23 & 24 June 1828, (i) James Wood and Ralph Addison of Temple Bar, London, esqs.; (ii) John Wormald of Temple Bar, London, esq.: (iii) George, Earl of Jersey; (iv) William Gwyn of Neath, esq.; (v) Richard Harrison of Grays Inn (co. Middx.), gent; (vi) Henry Grundy Beatson of Grays Inn (co. Middx.), gent.; and (vii) James Somerville Fownes of Lincoln's Inn (co. Middx.), gent. 4 Feb 1856. Signatures and seals of Howell and Catherine Gwyn. Witnesses Alec Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitor, and clerk James KempthorneD/D Gn 480

Statutory Declaration on boundaries of land purchased by Henry John Grant (as in 17) Lewis Griffiths of Ynisy Gerwn near Neath, land agent (to Ynisarwed estate) and receiver Meadowland (1a.3r.36p.) abutting on N. the road from Neath to Melincourt and Resolven, in occupation of Edward Boone, formerly in occupation of William Leyshon; in Neath. 5 Jun 1856D/D Gn 481

Sale catalogue of Ynisarwed estate in: Bonvilston, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Glyncorrwg, Llancarfan, Llangiwg, Llangyfelach, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, and Neath. 27,28 Nov 1855D/D Gn 482

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £1,200 Capel Leigh of Pontypool (co.Mon.), esq., and wife Molly Ann, to Henry Smyth Thomas of Neath, gent. "The Ship and Castle Inn" with gardens, stables and court yards, a dwellinghouse on N.E. side of it in occupation of Thomas Francis, saddler, a dwelling house on N.W. side of gateway leading to stable yard in occupation of John Lewis, cordwainer; all in Neath Recites: (1) Lease and Release, (i) Herbert Mackworth, esq., (ii) William Lord Digby, daughter Julian Digby, (iii) sons Edward and Wriothesly Digby, Bulkeley Mackworth of Buntingdale (co.Salop), esq., and Charles Cotes of Middle Temple, London, esq., 23,24 Apr 1730; (2) Deed to secure a yearly rent from estates, (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, Bart, (ii) Dame Eliza Mackworth, (iii) Wriothesley Digby, esq., 22 Oct. 1791: (3) Articles of Agreement for Marriage, (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, (ii) Rachel Miers and daughter Molly Ann Miers, 4 Dec 1792: (4) Deed to make a tenant to the Precipe, (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, (ii) William Gwyn, gent., (iii) John ; Philpot, gent., 21, 22 Mar 1793; (5) Exemplification of Recovery (as in (4). 1793; (6) Will of Robert Humphrey Mackworth, 26 Sep. 1793; (7) Pre-nuptial Settlement by Lease and Release, (i) Molly Ann Mackworth, (ii) Capel Hanbury, (iii) John Coakley Lettsom, doctor of physic and Thomas Leyson, clerk, 11 & 12 Apr. 1797; (8) Lease and Release, (i) Capel Leigh and wife Molly Ann, (ii) (as in (7), (iii) (iii) John Nathaniel Miers and Thomas Lewis, gent., (iv) John Smith and Revd Edward Lewis, 6 & 7 Sep. 1798. 13 & 14 Jun 1799. Signature and seals of Capel Leigh and wife Molly Ann Leigh. Witnesses James Coke, agent to Capel Leigh, William Gwyn of Neath, attorneyD/D Gn 483-484

Pre-nuptial Settlement, for £2,500; (i) Henry Smith Thomas (as in 483), esq.; to (ii) William Proctor of the Grondra, Shirenewton (co. Mon.), gent.; (iii) Mary Proctor, spinster (daughter of (ii); (iv) George Buckle of Chepstow (co. Mon.), esq., and John Proctor of Ifton Hill (co. Mon.), farmer, trustees; on marriage of (i) and (iii) (As in 483), and croft and courtyard, in occupation of Henry Smyth Thomas and Samuel Jones, in road from "Ship and Castle" to Neath bridge; in Neath A dwelling house in occupation of Thomas Meaney, adjoining S. house in occupation of William Morris, and N. house in occupation of Thomas Bowen, in a high street above the gate; in Swansea. 12 Sep 1801. Signatures and seals of Mary and William Proctor, and Henry Thomas. Witnesses J. Evans of Chepstow, attorney, and clerk Arthur Pitcher, and Frederic LeighD/D Gn 485

Conveyance (Lease and Release (Lease for a year missing), for £400 and £150; (i) Luder Hoffham of Millstairs, Dockhead (co. Surrey), timber merchant, assignee of estate of Henry Smyth Thomas; (ii) Henry Smyth Thomas (as in 483), to (iii) William Proctor, George Buckle and John Proctor (as in 485) (As in 485) Recites: (i) 485; and (2) Bankruptcy of Henry Smyth Thomas, 10 Aug 1804. 2 Dec 1805. Signatures and seals of Luder Hoffham, Henry Smyth Thomas, and William Proctor. Witnesses T T Rigby of New City Chambers, London, Thomas Haddam of Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London, and J. Evans and Arthur Pitcher (as in 485) (Attached: Receipt for £30. J. N. Miers from Henry Smyth Thomas, 25 Nov 1806D/D Gn 486

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £70 from Tipping Thomas R., and £250 from William Proctor; (i) Luder Hoffham (as in 486); (ii) Henry Smyth Thomas (as in 483); to (iii) Tipping Thomas Rigby of New City Chambers, Bishopsgate Street, London, esq.; and (iv) William and John Proctor and George Buckle (as in 485) (As in 485) Recites: (1) 483, 484, and 485; (2) and as recited in 486 (2); and (3) Purchase of premises by Tipping Thomas Rigby at public auction for £325. 3 Jul 1806. Signature and seals of Luder Hoffham, Henry Smyth Thomas, and Tipping Thomas Rigby. Witnesses R. Gatty of Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London Joseph Lowless, and T. W. Hayward, clerks to Mr Rigby and J. Evans (as in 485D/D Gn 487/1

Agreement to Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £27 for first 14 years, and £30 for last 7 years Henry Smyth Thomas of Maze Hill, Swansea, gent., on behalf of William Proctor (as in 485). to David Morgan of Neath, merchant A warehouse, yard and vault, extending from New Street to pine-end of a stable and storehouse, now in occupation of Richard Townsend. abutting on each side on a garden (belonging to Mr Gronow) and New Street, as the right of way through the yard; in Neath. 14 Dec 1809. Signatures of Henry Thomas, David Morgan. Witnesses Thomas PowellD/D Gn 487/2

Lease and Release, to make a tenant to the precipe for suffering a Common Recovery; (i) Mary Thomas of Trevethin (co.Mon) (widow of Henry Smyth Thomas (as in 483); (ii) Henry Smith Thomas of Chepstow (co. Mon.), gent., William Proctor and John Thomas both of St. Augustine's Bristol, gents., George Thomas of Newport (co.Mon.), gent., James Thomas of College Green, Bristol, surgeon, and Sarah Ann Thomas of Trevethin (co. Mon.) (all sons and daughter of Henry Smyth Thomas, decd); to (iii) William Newton of Grays Inn (co. Middx.), gent.; and (iv) David Powell of Neath, gent. as demandant in Common Recovery action (As in 483) Recites: 485. 13 & 14 Apr. 1831. Signature and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses Robert Evans of Chepstow, solicitor, and clerk John SargentD/D Gn 488-489

Disentailing Assurance, with subsequent enrolment in High Court of Chancery; and Certificate of Acknowledgement of Married Woman; (i) Mary Thomas (formerly as in 489), now of Portland Square, Bristol, widow; (ii) Henry Smyth Thomas (as in 489); (iii) William Proctor Thomas of Abchurch Lane, London, gent.; (iv) George Thomas of Canon Pion (co. Hereford), gent.; (v) James Thomas of High Wycombe (co. Bucks.), surgeon; (vi) William Baker of Portland Square, Bristol, and wife Sarah Ann; (vii) Samuel Thomas of Newport (aged 17 years); to (viii) Henry John Grant (as in 17)' and (ix) Charles Edward Ward (as in 339) (As in 483) Recites: 488,489. 21 Nov and 9 Dec 1850. Signatures and seals of parties (i)-(vii) above. Witnesses Thomas Evans of Chepstow, solicitor, J. Sindell Powles of Monmouth, solicitorD/D Gn 490-491

Demise, for lives of Thomas Welch, wife Ann, and daughter Elizabeth, for yearly rent of £7 10s 0d., duties (as in 400), heriot of £1, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to Thomas Welch of Neath, mariner The "Swan and Falcon" with all cellars, solars, yards, and liberties in New Street; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 30 Jan 1776. Signature and seal of Thomas Welch. Witnesses John Jenkins, Rees PowellD/D Gn 492

Demise, for lives of son Evan Jones (aged 20), Benjamin Jones (aged 13), and Jacob Jones (aged 7) (sons of John Jones), for yearly rent of £13; & 6s 8d. in lieu of heriot, and suit of court and mill Henry Grant (as in 172), to John Jones of Neath, grocer The "Duke of York" with brewhouse, in Cattle Street; in Neath. 13 Feb 1818. Signature and seal of John Jones. Witnesses D. Powell of Neath, solicitor, George Dods). Also counterpartD/D Gn 493-494

Demise for lives of William Bowen, wife Jane, and nephew John, for yearly rent of £12, heriot of 10s, and suit of court and mill Henry Grant (as in 172), to William Bowen of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, yeoman "The Blue Boar" and cottage with slaughterhouse yard, in occupation of Martha Griffith, in Wine Street and High Street; in Neath. Signature and seal of William Bowen. Witnesses D. Powell (as in 494), and clerk T W. PowellD/D Gn 495

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £169, and suit of court and mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Margaretta Targett of Neath, widow "The Castle Inn" formerly "The Ship and Castle" with stables, coachhouses, yards, gardens; in Neath; Covenants: Lessee to insure premises in London for £1000, and to keep them in good repair. 31 Jul 1839. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses H. S. Coke of Neath, solicitor). Also counterpartD/D Gn 496-497

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £160 9s (marginal note £169) Henry J. Grant (as in 17), to Jenkin Savours junior of Neath, innkeeper (As in 496); Recites: 496; Covenants: (as in 496) insurance for £1200. 25 Mar 1846D/D Gn 498

Agreement to underlease for same term as Jenkin Savours (498), for peppercorn rent; (i) Jenkin Savours (as in 498), to (ii) Robert Atkinson of Neath, innkeeper; with consent of (iii) Henry John Grant (as in 17) A piece of ground formerly part of yard, and stables belonging to the Castle Hotel (as on plan); in Neath Recites: Mortgage, for £1,924 18s., Robert Atkinson to Jenkin Savours, 10 Oct 1854. 21 Jun 1855. Signatures and seals of Jenkin Savours, Robert Atkinson. Witness Henry Jones of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 499

Agreement to convey, for £20 Robert Evans to Henry John Grant (as in 17) The pine end of the "Swan Inn" in James Street, adjoining premises belonging to the Lamb Inn on the Parade: in Neath. 31 Dec 1855. Signature of Robert EvansD/D Gn 500

Surrender of Demise of 31 Dec 1838 Robert Evans of Neath, merchant, to Henry John Grant (as in 17) The "Bird in Hand" late in occupation of John Daniels in Green Street; in Neath. 31 Dec 1855. Signature and seal of Robert Evans. Witnesses David Randall of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 501

Demise for 99 years, for £33, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Thomas Rogers of Neath, moulder A public house called "The Star" with adjoining premises and land adjoining road to Tynycaia; in Neath. 23 Apr 1856, 1857 (first date deleted,replaced by second). Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses Abel West of Wormleybury (co.Herts.), butler, David Glass junior of the Gnoll office, NeathD/D Gn 502

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £40, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Evan Evans of Neath, brewer A public house called the "George" in Water Street with adjoining land and premises; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 496) insurance for £200. 1 Jun 1857. Signature and seal of Evan Evans. Witnesses B. H. Thomas of Vale of Neath Brewery, NeathD/D Gn 503

Correspondence of Osborne, Ward, Vassall and Co., of Bristol, solicitors, concerning: Castle Hotel; in Neath. 1875-1876D/D Gn 504

"Report of the Neath Charity School ..(of) the National Society, first published by the Committee in 1816, and now reprinted by order of the Town Council of the Borough of Neath, with Appendix &c". 1854D/D Gn 505

Bond for £1,000 Henry Grant (as in 172). and Henry John Grant of Preselwee, esq., to Revd Powell Edwards, Rector of Neath, Nathaniel Jones and Isaac Redwood, churchwardens, Benjamin Rice, Rees Morgan and John Jenkins, overseers of the poor [Stamped "Received Jan 1855"). 2 Mar 1854. Witness D. Powell of Neath, attorneyD/D Gn 506

Accounts, Henry John Grant (as in 17) with Neath Charity School; . Mar 1853-Jan 1855D/D Gn 507

Minutes of Proceedings of a meeting of the Trustees of Davies' Charity held at Neath Town Hall . 27 Apr 1855D/D Gn 508

Charity Commission Certificate for "Alderman Davies School", Neath. 8 Feb 1856D/D Gn 509

Conveyance for interest outstanding on Bond (506); (i) Henry John Grant: to (ii) Revd John Griffith, Rector of Neath, Rees Morgan esq., and Thomas Thomas, auctioneer, both of Neath, churchwardens, William Davies, saddler, and Richard Bartlett, gardener, both of Neath, overseers of the poor A messuage in Water Street in occupation of Thomas Gratland, greengrocer, adjoining a messuage and stable yard in occupation of Ann Knight, and land called the Old Poor House Garden (1r.12p.), now in occupation of Richard Bartlett, as a site for school under Will of Alderman John Davies; in Neath. 4 Mar 1856. Signatures and seals of parties in (ii. Witness William Slader of Neath, solicitor's clerk). Endorsement of enrolment in Chancery, 27 Mar 1856D/D Gn 510

Demise for lives of William, Mary and Elizabeth (son and daughters of Griffith David), for yearly rent of £1 3s 0d, duties (as in 398), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Griffith David of Neath, tanner A house in Golden Lane adjoining New Street, late in occupation of William Gabb, with all cellars, solars, water courses, garrets, paths, and passages, as held by former tenant Elizabeth Andrew: in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 3 Mar 1760. Signatures and seal of Griffith David. Witnesses William Cross, Thomas EliasD/D Gn 511

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £140; also Bond of even date William Griffiths of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, gent., to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) A parcel of land (1/2a.) now in occupation of Benjamin Howell, ironmonger, near the Mera, adjoining E. and S. a close called Cae William Howell, N. a highroad to town, and W. houses of Sir Herbert Mackworth; in Neath. 13,14 Sep 1779. Signature and seal of William Griffiths. Witnesses William Jones, T.Tucker, John MorganD/D Gn 512-514

Demise, for lives of Matthew Whittington, wife Mary, and son William, for yearly rent of 5s, a day's mowing in hay harvest or 1s in lieu, a day's reaping in corn harvest of 1s 6d in lieu, heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227), to Matthew Whittington of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, copperman Waste ground (97ft x 91ft), adjoining road from Neath to Melincrythan near Eastland quarry; in Neath; Covenants: timber rights to Sir Herbert Mackworth; Matthew Whittington to build a house of good materials, thick timbers, etc., and to keep it in good repair. 1 Mar 1782. Signature and seal of Sir Herbert Mackworth; mark and seal of Matthew Whittington. Witnesses John Jenkins, John MorganD/D Gn 515

Sub-demise for yearly rent of £4; and Receipt of even date Thomas Miles of Briton Ferry, yeoman, and George Richards of Neath, brickmaker, to Thomas Davies of Neath, grocer All that ground (45 ft x 13 ft.) with 3 cottages, now in occupation of Thomas Hill, Hopkin Hill and James Powell Smith, adjoining the Poor House Garden; in Neath. 18 Apr 1831. Marks and seals of Thomas Miles and George Richards; signature and seal of Thomas Davies. Witnesses Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitor [1 parchment, 1 paper) Letter relating to cottages on the Mera; Thomas Davies to George Dodds. 4 May 1843D/D Gn 516/1-3

Demise, for lives of Henry Bowen, wife Mary, and daughter Mary, for yearly rent of 10s, duties (as in 400), heriot of 2s, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Henry Bowen of Neath, carpenter A house or cot now in ruin, late in occupation of David Barker, collier, in Water Street; in Neath; Covenants: Henry Bowen to build good and substantial house of brick or stone, 2 storeys high, outer walls 18" thick, and to keep it in good repair. 29 Sep 1755. Signature and seal of Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses Thomas Tucker, William Cross). Also counterpartD/D Gn 517-518

Demise, for lives of Richard (son of Rees Prichard), William Edward (son of William Edward of Neath, cordwainer), William Wagstaff (son of late Allen Wagstaff of Neath, haulier), for yearly rent of £4 8s 0d, duties (as in 398), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Rees Prichard of Neath maltster Four dwelling houses in Water Street (in occupation of Eliz Wagstaff, widow, Thomas John, collier, William Evan, miner, and George Griffiths, carpenter), adjoining a garden of Leyson Richards, collector, and a dwelling house of David Bowen, currier; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 20 Jul 1763. Signature and seal of Rees Prichard. Witnesses as in 517D/D Gn 519

Demise for lives of Richard Morgan, wife Barbara Morgan, and Trueland Richards (son of Owen Richards of Bristol), tailor, for yearly rent of £2 1s 0d. Duties (as in 400), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Richard Morgan of Neath, maltster Two dwelling houses, stables, and a malthouse (in occupation of Luize Newborough, widow, and David Reynolds, collier), and a croft behind dwelling house of Richard Morgan, in Water Street; in Neath Recites: Surrender of former Lease, 3 Apr 1761; Covenants: (as in 398). 24 Jan 1764. Signatures and seal of Richard Morgan. Witnesses, as in 517D/D Gn 520

Demise, for lives of John Morgan (son of Catherine Morgan), (aged 23), daughter Elizabeth (aged 29), and Catherine Howells (daughter of Benjamin Howells of Neath, ironmonger) (aged 3), for yearly rent of £2 5s 0d, duties (as in 398), heriot of 5s, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to Catherine Morgan of Neath, widow Two old ruined houses and gardens in Water Street, late in occupation of Richard Fenwick and Richard Richards; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398); Catherine Morgan to build 2 new houses of good materials (as in 517). 2 Oct 1765. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses Thomas Tucker and John JenkinsD/D Gn 521

Demise, for lives of Matthew Gwyn, William Gwyn, and Elizabeth Gwyn (sons & daughter of John Gwyn), for yearly rent of 16s, duties (as in 400), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 8), to John Gwyn of Neath, gent A stable in Water Street adjoining dwelling house of John Gwyn, late in occupation of Revd Francis Pinkney, decd; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 398). 30 Oct 1769. Signature and seal of John Gwyn. Witnesses William Cross, John JenkinsD/D Gn 522

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £240; and Covenant to produce title deeds to Briton Ferry estate; (i) James Wood and Ralph Addison of Temple Bar, London, esqs.; and (ii) George, Earl of Jersey; to (iii) John Hopkins of Neath, joiner A dwelling house late in occupation of David Hopkins in Water Street, in Neath. 20 & 21 Dec 1819. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses Richard Harrison, W. H. Frampton, B. Bignell, agent to Lord Jersey, and John Smith, bailiff to Lord JerseyD/D Gn 523-525

Demise for 99 years, or for lives of William Pierce (aged 59), Elizabeth P. (aged 33), and William Jones of Neath, sawyer (aged 30), for yearly rent of £31.10s., and suit of mill; also Surrender (endorsed on 527) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to William Pierce of Neath, glass and china merchant A dwellinghouse on S. W. side of Water Street, and a dwelling house and shop on corner between Wind Street and Water Street; in Neath; Covenants: William P. to keep premises in good repair and not to use premises to sell spirituous liquors. 18 Nov. 1848; 9 Sep 1852. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Donague of Neath, law student, George Dods of Little Gnoll). Also counterpartD/D Gn 526-527

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £6, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Thomas Rogers of Neath, moulder A piece of land in Water Street (adjoining on S.E. the premises of Alexander Cuthbertson and on N.W. the premises of John Bentley, relieving officer), and a dwelling house laterly erected there by Thomas R. and John Wonnan; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 526). 1 Mar 1854. Signature and seal of Thomas R. Witnesses Benjamin Henry Thomas, clerk to Llewellyn and Randall of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 528

Conveyance (Bargain & Sale), for £165; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) John Hill of Neath, chemist A piece of land (77 sq yards) with dwelling houses in occupation of William Powell and Rees Jones, in Water Street; in Neath Recites: Partition of Gnoll estate after death of Henry John Grant. 18 Dec 1874D/D Gn 529

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £550; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) Phillip Davies of Neath, gent. A dwelling house, yard, workshop and premises (late in occupation of William Evans, fellmonger, now of Phillip Davies and dwelling houses built by John Bentley on site of two ruinous cottages (formerly in occupation of John Williams, now in occupation of Messrs Hansard and James Thomas), in Water Street; in Neath Recites: (as in 529). 9 Jun 1875. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses John Pettigrew of 17 Worship Street, London, office keeper, G. R. Honman of Bolton Lodge, Edgbaston, esq., Thomas George of Wormleybury (co.Herts.), footman to Mary Grant). CopyD/D Gn 530

Demise, for lives of James Alford (aged 19), Robert Alford (aged 9) and Emma Alford (aged 2) (sons and daughter of Robert Alford), for yearly rent of £7 7s 0d, heriot of £2, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Robert Alford of Briton Ferry, yeoman A dwelling house and garden near the Cymla, late in occupation of Thomas Harper, gardener; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 526). 25 May 1839. Signature and seal of Henry John Grant; mark and seal of Robert Alford. Witnesses H. S. Coke of Neath, attorneyD/D Gn 531

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £23, and suit of mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to William Davis of Swansea, tanner A tanhouse and tanpits called "The Kimle Tan House" and garden at the Kimle, formerly in occupation of Samuel Jones Morgan; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 402); and liberty for William Davis to carry on tanner's trade there. Endorsed: not executed). Draft. Also counterpartD/D Gn 532-533

Correspondence of Osborne Ward and Co. of Bristol, solicitors, relating to lease to William Barrick (536) Coal under Cimla Common; in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1867-1870D/D Gn 534/1-19

Memorandum of Agreement to lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £50, royalty of 8d per ton, wayleave of 1d per ton on minerals brought from adjoining property over the common, and 40s per acre for land damaged Sam Dobson of Cardiff, acting for trustees of late Henry John Grant, esq., to William Barrick, contractor, Thomas and Joseph Jones, overmen, and David Jones, engineer; all of Neath As in 534; pit to be sunk to Western Moor coal seam; Covenants: William Barrick, Thomas, Joseph and David Jones to instal weighing machine, and keep books, and not to use more than 1 acre of common. C.1867. DraftD/D Gn 535

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent and royalties (as in 535); (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) William Barrick, Thomas, Joseph and David Jones (all as in 535) (As in 534 and 535) Recites: Partition of Gnoll estate after death of Henry John Grant; Covenants: (as in 535). 31 Dec 1867. DraftD/D Gn 536

"Mr Ward's Memorandum re:- Lease to Turberville" Building ground at Cimla: in Neath. 1868D/D Gn 537

"Mr Ward's memorandum re:- Lease to Cuthbertson" (As in 537). 1868D/D Gn 538

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £23 10s 0d. (deleted and "£16" inserted) Mary Grant (as in 37) and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), to Howell Cuthbertson of Neath, gent. (deleted and "Turberville" inserted) All that piece of ground, part of Cimla Park; in Neath; Covenants: Lessee to enclose land with substantial stone boundary wall, and to erect detached villas or dwelling houses in good condition and of good materials. 1968. DraftD/D Gn 539

Contract for building leases Mary Grant (as in 37), and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34) to (left blank) Plots of building ground at Cimla Park (as in 539); Covenants: plots to be surrounded by fences, and houses not to be used for noxious trades or sale of spirituous liquors. 18(68). DraftD/D Gn 540

Correspondence relating to Cimla building leases (As in 539, 540). 1868-1871D/D Gn 541/1-13

Lease for 39 years, for yearly rent of £50 the first year, then £100; 9d per ton royalties on coal and ironstone; 4d per ton for fireclay Dobson Brown and Adams of Cardiff, mining engineers (agents for trustees of Henry John Grant), to Edward Evans of Neath, colliery owner All seams of coal, ironstone and fireclay lying under part (39a) of Cimla Common (as shown on plan); in Neath; Covenant: Edward Evans can erect coke ovens and brick works to manufacture coal or clay. 6 Jan 1875. Signature of Edward Evans. Witnesses Alfred Curtis of Neath, solicitor). CopyD/D Gn 542

Lease for 31 years, for rents and royalties (as in 542) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), to Edward Evans (as in 542) (As in 542); Covenants: (as in 543). 1875. DraftD/D Gn 543

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £820 Charles Evan Thomas of The Gnoll, Neath, esq., to Walter Rice Evans of Eaglebush House near Neath, esq. A dwelling house on Cymmli hill, in occupation of David Roberts, and two gardens adjoining public highway; in Neath; Covenants: mineral rights to Charles Evan Thomas; and Walter Rice Evans to maintain pipe conveying water (as marked on plan). 22 Feb 1899. Signature and seal of Walter Rice Evans. Witnesses M Tennant of Aberavon, solicitorD/D Gn 544

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £515 William Lewis of Margam, clerk, Walter Evans of Swansea, gent., Leyson Hopkins of Penrhiwthyn, gent., and the Burgesses of the Town and Borough of Neath, to Thomas Hawkins of Neath, gent. A parcel of waste ground called Keven Saison or Kinney Kenol, land called Bencadam, Westerne moor, marsh ground called Neath marsh, Brown's Wall, Higher and Lower Latts, waste ground with cottages called the Meara, burgage in Neath called the Towne Hall, assize of bread, ale and beer, the toll, the pitchin the town custom, the killaye, and anchorage; in Neath. 26 & 27 Sep 1707. Signature and seals of William Lewis, William Evans, Leyson Hopkins; Signatures of John Davies, Portreeve of Neath, and H. Mackworth, Constable of Neath Castle; seal of Borough of Neath. Endorsed: 545 & 547: In case: Thomas Hawkins, gent. (ptff.), and William Lewis, Clerk (defdt.), memorandum that this deed was produced in court to Gabriel Powell, Richard Thomas, Walter Hughes and John Rice at the time of their several examination before us on the complainants behalf, 13 Aug 1708, by virtue of a commission to us directed out of her Majesties Court of Great Sessions for the several Counties of Glamorgan, Brecon and Radnor for the Examination of further uses in this cause. J. Powell. Henry Williams). Endorsed 546: Case: Elizabeth Hopkin, widow (ptff.), and Humphrey Mackworth, Kt (defdt.). At Great Sessions for Glamorgan, Brecon and Radnor, 7 Aug 1727 Produced to Gabriel Powell, gent., at the time of his examination. Witness, on the part of the complainants: Thomas Lloyd, John Wilkins, William Thomas Witnesses Burgesses of Neath as (in 547), adding also; Leyson Williams, William Morris, Edward Jones, Thomas Williams, Joseph Jones, John Bembro, Evan Benbow, Hopkin Rowland, Thomas Brown, William Fieldhouse). Endorsed 547: "All whose names are underwritten, Burgesses of Burrough of Neath within named of the Common Hall of the said Burrough Assembled, doe hereby acknowledge testify and declare that the Common Seal of the said Burrough was there fixed and put to this Deed within written by our unanimous Assent Consent and Direction as wittnesse our hands the days and yeare first within written". Leyson Hopkin, Jenkin Thomas, John Llewellin, Richard Thomas. Gabriel Powell, Phillip Richard, William John, Phillip Love, Edward Andrew, William Leyson, John Williams, Edward Joseph, Richard Rees, Evan John, Evan Meyrick, Hopkin Evan, Rees Morgan, David Jenkin, John White, William Jones, Evan George, Isreall Lovell, or Lovett, Thomas David. Hopkin Gwillim, Simon Chappell, Edward Howell, Thomas Lewis, David Hopkin, Phillip Frowd, William Mathew, Hopkin Howell, David Walter, (?Daniel) Jones, John Owen, Arthur Morgan, Evan John Watkin, (2 names illegible), Solomon (illegible), Thomas Edward, Hopkin Jenkin, Thomas Man, Phillip Gregory, and Rees Leonard. Witnesses Walter Hughes senior and junior, Thomas Bowen, Elizabeth Hopkins, Edward Rees, Christopher Rogers, Francis Hopwood). Produced, 13 Aug 1708, to a Commission ordered by Great Sessions, in case of Thomas Hawkins, gent. versus William Lewis, clerk, and others) (Witnesses J. Powell & Henry Williams). Also counterpart of ReleaseD/D Gn 545-547

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £300; (i) The Burgesses of Neath alias Portreeve, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath; and (ii) Thomas Hawkins (as in 545) to (iii) Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in 1) All messuages, cottages and a parcel of land called Keven Saison or Kenney Kenoll, and land with cottages called the Mera; in Neath. 13 & 14 Oct 1708. Signatures and seals of Thomas Hawkins; seal of Borough of Neath; signature of portreeve, Leyson Hopkin. Witnesses Burgesses of Neath: John Davies, Jenkin Thomas, John Llewellyn, Richard Thomas, William John, George Reeve (or Reede), William Matthew, Phillip Richards, Evan John, Evan Meirick, Thomas Lewis, Daniel Jones, William Williams, John White, Hopkin Evan, Howell Bevan, E. Lewis, Edward Howell, David John, Hopkin Rowland, Hopkin Gwillim, Phillip Love, Thomas Mann, Edward Jones, Richard Rees, Rees Morgan, Morgan Williams, Daniel Hopkin, Evan George, Evan John Watkin, Phillip George, Thomas Edwards, Thomas Davis, Edward Andrew, George Lawrence, Simon Chappell, Matthew Powell, William Royston, David Walker, Thomas Williams, Michael Parker, John Benbow, Richard Manering, John Hugh, Francis Benbow, William Nash, Leyson Williams, Richard Gascoyne, and Thomas Fforest). 13 & 14 Oct 1708D/D Gn 548-549

Demise for 99 years, for £300 and yearly rent of £50, and carriage of two barrows of coal to each Burgess every week of the year for which Burgesses will pay 2d. per barrow, to use in their own dwelling houses; (i) Portreeve, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath; and (ii) Thomas Hawkins (as in 445); to (iii) Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in 1) Land called Neath marsh, Brown's Wall and Western moor; in Neath. 15 Oct 1708. Signatures and seals of Thomas Hawkins, Humphrey Mackworth; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Signatures of Burgesses of Neath (as in 548), and including Phillip Gregory, Hopkin Howell, William Fieldhouse, Evan Jenkin, Evan George; but excluding Phillip George and David John, and William Nash); . Also counterpartD/D Gn 550-551

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of 40s. Portreeve, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Neath, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) Land, with windmill and storehouse thereon erected by Sir Humphrey Mackworth, called the Latts, and land (40 yards) surrounding windmill, etc., and liberty to lay down coal or any goods for shipping from a loading on the Latts; in Neath; Covenant: Herbert Mackworth to do nothing to hinder burgesses from holding fairs on the Latts. 22 Dec 1724. Signature of Richard Thomas, portreeve; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Burgesses of Neath; John Hopkins, Hopkin Thomas, Joseph Hopwood, John Spicket, Thomas Keighley, P. Courteen, Richard Thomas, portreeve, Phillip Richards, alderman, Kingsmill Mackworth, John Llewelyn, William John, Edward Jones, Edward Howell, Evan George, Rees Leonard, Richard Rees, Evan John Watkin, John Benbow, Thomas Edward, Phillip Gregory, Michael Parker, and William FieldhouseD/D Gn 552

Deed of Confirmation of previous grants of land Portreeve, burgesses and aldermen of Neath, to Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in 1) (As in 548-551); Covenants: Sir Humphrey Mackworth to desist from working coal under Brown's Wall and Westernmoor if burgessess see fit; moiety of rent from £50 under 550 to go for "defence of the rights, franchises and priviledges of the said town (Neath) and to getting a new Charter or else a Confirmation or Inspeximus of the Old Charter under the Great Seal of Great Britain .. and toward the charges of excluding Foreigners from selling or exposing to sale any Shoes, hats, Gloves or Pedlary Ware within the said town contrary to their Ordinances and towards Repayring and adorning the Town Hall and erecting an Gaol for restraining offenders.. and for erecting one seat in the church for the Mayor, Portreeve and Aldermen .." Recites: 545-47: 548-49; 550-51. 22 Dec 1724. Signature of Richard Thomas, portreeve; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Burgesses of Neath (not as complete a list of signatures as in 552). Endorsed: (as in 546). and that document was "produced to Richard Thomas, Richard Rees and Evan George at the several times of their examination"D/D Gn 553

Release from all suits, bonds, actions, controversies, etc. of Sir Humphrey Mackworth Portreeve, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5). 27 Sep 1729. Signatures of Pleydell Courteen, deputy constable of the castle, and Richard Thomas, prepositor. Witnesses Burgesses of Neath; John Griffiths, Joseph Hopwood, Thomas Nash, John Llewelyn, John Hopkins, Thomas Man, Edward Howell, Evan George, Richard Rees, Thomas Edward, Thomas Jones, Lawrence Baily, William Howell, Griffith Richard, Hopkin Thomas, David Roger, David Watkin, William Lawrence, William Leyson, and Job ReesD/D Gn 554

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for 5s, confirming grants to Sir Humphrey M., reserved rent charge of £56 13s 4d, and of 2,000 house loads of coal a year to burgesses and their widows Portreeve, aldermen and burgesses of Neath, to Herbert Mackworth (eldest son of late Sir Humphrey Mackworth) (as in 5) Waste ground called Bryn Adam or Kinney Gloe, land called Western moor, marshland called Neath marsh and Brown's Wall, a piece of enclosed ground called the Coal place and the way thereunto, the key (quay) for shipping with kiln and house thereon, and all houses, buildings and cots on above lands; in Neath Recites: 550. 29 & 30 Dec 1729. Signatures and seal, as in 554. Witnesses as in 554D/D Gn 555-556

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £15 Portreeve, aldermen and burgesses of Neath, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) Land called The Green where timber is usually laid, a marsh, adjacent to the Green called John Llewellyn's marsh now in possession of Lewis Davis, marsh ground called the lower Latts in occupation of Hannah Gabb, widow, a marsh called upper Latts in possession of Eleonor Watkins, widow; all in Neath; Covenants: burgesses to burn lime and make use of any lime kilns without hindrance from Herbert Mackworth, to have liberty to use ways to river and load their own ships. 29 Sep 1756. Signature of John Spicket, portreeve; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Burgesses of Neath: Richard Weaver, William Howell, William Lawrence, Thomas Jones, William Lyshon, William Rosser, John Baily, Thomas Lewis, Thomas Francis, John Bowen, Morgan Jenkin, Phillip Gregory, John Jenkin, William Cross, Lewis Mathew, David Hopkin, Llewelyn Prees, Richard Abraham, Phillip Thomas, and Rog. Pierce: also John Archer, and Richard Morgan juniorD/D Gn 557

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £30 Portreeve, aldermen and burgesses of Neath, to dame Molly Ann Mackworth of Gnoll Castle (widow of Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, Bart) All those lands and houses called Corporation House, in as large and ample a manner are held by Richard Parson, ironmaster, the Green, now in occupation of Charles Nott, innkeeper; the marsh called the Upper Latts, late in occupation of John Morgan, and land between Neath bridge and buildings lately built by Rowland Pytt, whereon lime kilns have been erected, with liberty to erect any docks, quays, buildings, yards; in Neath; Covenants: as in 557. 10 Feb 1795. Signature of Edward Robson, portreeve; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Elias JenkinsD/D Gn 558

Notice of Memorial, and Memorial of Neath Corporation and Henry John Grant to Treasury, to sanction sale of lands and release from rent charge (SEE 562). 19 Oct, 21 Nov 1855. CopyD/D Gn 559-560

Certificate of Town Clerk of Neath of unsuccessful search having been made for Lease and Release of 29&30 Sep 1729; and Certificate of presentation of memorial (560) to the Treasury. 8 Feb 1856. Signature of Henry Simmons Coke, town clerkD/D Gn 561/1-2

Release of annual rent charge of £56 13s 4d., and Covenant to deliver coal to burgesses contained in (556) Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses of Neath, to Henry John Grant (as in 17) Properties involved as scheduled: A field in occupation of William Hutchins; cottages, workshops, yards, gardens, limepits and watercourse, in occupation of Joseph Hybert, esq; a dwelling house, shop, court and shed in occupation of Messrs Edward Davies and Co.; a shop, court, sheds and storehouse in occupation of Messrs Williams and Davies; The Mackworth Arms Inn with stable, yard and passage in occupation of Mrs. Sarah Williams; a dwelling house, shop and yard in occupation of Charles Veysey; a dwelling house, shop and yard in occupation of William Hutchins; a dwelling house and shop in occupation of Jacob Moseley; all in Neath. 4 Feb 1856. Signature and seals of David Randall, mayor, H. Brand, and D. Thomas, aldermen. Witnesses H. S. Coke (as in 561), J. Newman of the Treasury, office-keeperD/D Gn 562

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £150 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath All that parcel of land (3r.), adjoining W. the Turnpike road from London, S. a new road connecting with the Turnpike road, E. the old Turnpike road, and N. lands conveyed to Burgesses by Henry John Grant (as in 562); in Neath. 26 Jul 1856. Signature of David Randall, mayor; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Alfred Curtis, clerk to Messrs Coke and Jones of Neath, solicitorsD/D Gn 563

Conveyance (Exchange of land) Charles Evan-Thomas (as in 544), to Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath Land in Corporation field adjoining the Latt to be site for new Pound, in exchange Burgesses to restore site of old Pound adjoining Eastland Road; in Neath. 1 Jun 1896. Signatures of Charles Evan-Thomas, Hopkin Jones, Mayor; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses Spencer Colville of Gnoll Cottage, Neath, gent., and Edwin Curtis of Neath, Town Clerk). Also counterpart and copyD/D Gn 564-566

Agreement for Bargain and Sale, for £706 Edmund Lyons Evan-Thomas and Llewelyn Evan-Thomas of 14 Billiter Street, London, to Hopkin Morgan of South Terrace, Neath (Chairman of Neath Borough Education Committee), on behalf of Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath Land (600 sq. yards) in Foster Road (adjoining on N.E. Gnoll schools), and land (1,547 sq. yards) in Woodland Road, (adjoining N.W. Gnoll schools), with use of land on S.W.; in Neath. 26 Jul 1910. Witnesses Arthur J. Evans of 38 Queen Street, Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 567

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £706 Edmund Lyons and Llewelyn Evan-Thomas (as in 567), to Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Neath (As in 567). 5 Jul 1911. Signatures and seals of Edmund & Llewelyn Evan-Thomas; signature of D. Llewelyn Davies, Mayor of Neath; seal of Borough of Neath. Witnesses A. W. Gray and E.A. Dipcock of 14 Billiter Street, London, and Edwin C. Curtis of Neath, town clerkD/D Gn 568-569

Lease for 20 years, for yearly rent of £10 Henry John Grant (as in 412), to David Davies of Neath and Richard Thomas of Bridgwater (co. Som.), brick manufacturers Land (1a.), adjoining brickyard of David Davies and Neath Canal, with liberty to dig earth for and make bricks; in Neath; Covenants: David Davies and Richard Thomas to keep premises in good repair, fill up ground after any excavations, and build any buildings above height of sewer from canal. 1 Apr 1856. Signatures and seals of Richard Thomas, David Davies. Witnesses John Davies, clerk to Messrs Llewellyn and Randall of Neath, solicitorsD/D Gn 570

Lease for 181/2 years, for yearly rent of £22 10s 0d Henry John Grant (as in 17) to David Davies and Richard Thomas (as in 570) Land (2a 1r 16p), adjoining previous land leased by Henry John Grant to David Davies, and Richard Thomas and Neath Canal; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 570). 10 Apr 1857. Signatures and seals, as in 570. Witnesses David Glass of Woodward, Gnoll, William Henry Holmes of Bridgend, mercerD/D Gn 571

Correspondence relating to 573-574. 1864-1868D/D Gn 572/1-23

Lease for 5 years, for yearly rent of £90; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) Nicholas Bowen Allen of Neath, and George Browne Brock, merchants Five brick kilns, 3 limekilns, yards and shed with dwelling houses (formerly a windmill on the Green), adjoining canal and river Neath, late in occupation of Joseph, Matthew and William Weston Young, with liberty to use dock by river; in Neath; Covenants; Nicholas Allen and George Browne to keep premises in good repair and insure them for £680. 5 Feb 1866. Signatures and seals of Nicholas Allen, George Browne. Witnesses David Glass, clerk in Gnoll Estate Office, Neath, D.N.B.Morris, clerk to James and Aubrey). DraftD/D Gn 573-574

Notice of intention to purchase Nicholas Bowen Allen and George Browne Brock (as in 573); to Henry Jeffreys Bushby, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34) and Mary Grant (as in 37) (As in 573). 30 Aug 1867D/D Gn 575

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £2,000 Parties (as in 573) (As in 573). 30 Sep 1867. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses J. Thompson, clerk to Henry Bushby, Thomas Ayres, butler to Charles Thomas, Richard Perrot of Wormleybury (co. Herts), butler to Mary Grant). CopyD/D Gn 576

Lease for 2 years, for yearly rent of £32 10s 0d. Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), to David Davies (as in 571) (As in 571, 572). 26 Oct 1875. DraftD/D Gn 577

Demise for 4 lives, for lives of William Whittington (aged 45), wife Ann Whittington (aged 38), son Matthew Whittington (aged 13), and daughter Mary Whittington (aged 9), for £50, yearly rent of £3; also Surrender (endorsed on 579) Henry Grant (as in 172), to William Whittington of Neath, architect: Surrender. Ann Whittington, widow, and Matthew Whittington, gent., to Henry John Grant (as in 17) Ground, formerly waste ground near Eastland quarry and road from Neath to Melincryddan (as in 515), with cottages now built on it, garden intercepted by main road from Pyle to Neath, and field called "The Company's Field" adjoining new Turnpike road; in Neath; Recites: 515. 20 Feb 1817, 21 Jul 1852. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses Henry John Grant, Zachariah Williams). Endorsed: "21 July 1852 - Surrendered by Mr. Matthew Whittington this day and a new Lease granted - exclusion of garden between road - James Blacholm"). Also counterpartD/D Gn 578-579

Surrender of Lease of 24 Oct 1839; new Lease for 21 years, for one twenty second share of profits or £40 yearly sleeping rent for slag when share falls below £40, and £3 yearly rent for stables; also Surrender Rowland Roscow of Liverpool, merchant, to Henry John Grant (as in 17); Henry John Grant to Rowland Roscow; Sarah Roscow (administrator of estate of Rowland Roscow) to Henry John Grant Copper slags on site of old Melincryddan copperworks, 2 stables adjoining works now in occupation of Rowland Roscow, with liberty to cleanse and purify slags and erect engines and furnaces etc; in Neath. Covenants: Rowland Roscow to keep books with weights of copper extracted, and to keep premises in good repair. 30 Nov 1842; 10 Jan 1843; and 15 Jan 1845. Signature and seal of Rowland Roscow. Witnesses Samuel Clarkson, clerk of Messrs Davenport and Collier of Liverpool, solicitorsD/D Gn 580-581

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £550 Rebecca Bevington Gibbins of Neath, widow, to William and Llewellyn Llewellyn of Aberdulais Tin works and Ynispenllwch Tin works Land and marshes called Cae Velin Goch at Melincryuddan, with Melincryddan Chemical works, buildings, cottages, engines etc.; in Neath. 24 May 1849. Witnesses C. Hibbard, clerk to Mr Aplin of Furnival's Inn, London). CopyD/D Gn 582

Demise, for 99 years, for yearly rent of £26, and suit of mill, also Surrender Henry John Grant (as in 17), to John Morgan of Neath, grocer Land at Melincryddan on Turnpike road from Neath to Aberavon, in Neath; Covenants: (as in 526). 4 Oct 1853; 19 Apr 1855. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses William Bullock WebsterD/D Gn 583

Articles of Agreement to sell (no price stated) William Bullock Webster, as agent for Henry John Grant (as in 17), to John Morgan (as in 583) (As in 583). 1855. DraftD/D Gn 584

"A Abstract of Incumbrances affecting an estate at Neath ... the property of Mrs Rebecca Bevington Gibbins"; (i) Mortgage for £2,500, 30 May 1844, Rebecca Gibbins late of Neath, then of 32 Harrington Square (co. Middx), widow, to Susan Annesley of Eydon Hall (co. Northants), spinster (2) Mortgage for £2,000, 7 Dec 1857, Rebecca Gibbins (as above), to William Garett of Sutton under Brails (co. Warwick), farmer (As in 582). 1859D/D Gn 585

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £500; related correspondence, epitome and memoranda; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) John Morgan (as in 583); and (iv) Thomas Thomas of Blue Bell Inn, Neath, innkeeper Land (as in 583) with 12 cottages at Melincryddan; in Neath Recites: Partition of estate after death of Henry John GrantD/D Gn 586-590

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £20, and suit of court; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) Nicholas Bowen Allen (as in 573), fire brick manufacturer Land by new road from Melincryddan to Neath, adjoining N.W. and N.E. land of Pendrill Charles jun., and S.W. land of Miss Gwenllian Price; in Neath. 5 Feb 1865. Signature and seal of Nicholas Allen. Witnesses David Glass of Gnoll Office, Neath, clerkD/D Gn 591

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of 10s; also Surrender (draft endorsed on 592/1, original 592/2) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Charles Warde of Preswylfa, Rear-Admiral Dwelling house called Preswylfa, with stables, coach house, buildings, gardens, shrubbery and plantation, also nearby croft (1a.25p.); in Neath; Covenants: Charles Warde to keep premises in good repair and allow agents of Henry John Grant to make a valuation. 15 Apr 1853, 12 July 1861. Signatures and seals of Charles Warde. Witnesses William Slader, clerk to Messrs Osborne, Ward & Co., of Bristol, solicitors, William Evans of Westerham (co.Kent), bailiff to Squerryes estateD/D Gn 592/1-2

Correspondence, Sub-Lease for 18 years for yearly rent of 1s, and licence to assign Sub-Lease; (i) John Charles Hatchett of Preswylfa, esq.; with consent of (ii) William St Julien Arabin of Grosvenor Square (co. Middx, esq.; (iii) Joseph Rawle Paramore of Sea View House, Minehead (co.Somerset), esq.; (iv) Mary Grant (as in 37); and (v) Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34); to (vi) Thomas Foster Brown of Guildhall Chambers, Cardiff, esq. (a) Part of Poundy bach (9a.1r.1p.); in Neath (b) Harlow field (55a.1r.6p.), and part of Poundy bach of Cae eithier (1a.1r); in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. All part of Preswylfa Farm with liberty to kill partridges, pheasants and rabbits Recites: Lease, 6 Aug 1874. Parties (i)-(iii), as above to (iv) and (v), for £243 18s 6d. 1879-1880; 29 Sep 1879; 31 May 1880D/D Gn 593-599

Demise, for lives of William Powell (aged 35), wife Mary Powell (aged 35), son William Powell (aged 7), for £50, yearly rent of £10 10s., and suit of court and mill Henry Grant (as in 172). to William Powell of Neath, mason Two messuages in Minors Row, late in occupation of David Thomas, hatter, and Jenkin Jenkins, with a piece of waste ground at the S.W. end of the messuage, in occupation of Sarah Bowen, widow; and 2 messuages in Water Street, in occupation of Elizabeth Jones, widow, and Ann Jenkins, widow; with a curtilage and cottage and small building behind; all in Neath; Covenants: William Powell to keep premises in good repair, and that he can get stones, tiles etc. from quarries of Henry Grant in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 29 Sep 1812. Signature and seal of Henry Grant; mark and seal of William Powell. Witnesses William Gwyn of Neath, attorney, and clerk Alexander CuthbertsonD/D Gn 600

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £21; (i) Henry Grant (as in 172), to (ii) David Hopkins of Ely Rise, Llandaff, surgeon; with (iii) David Powell of Neath, gent., and with (iv) Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath, attorneys Ground (13p.) on S. side of Turnpike road from The Merra to Orchard Street, formerly part of a field called Cae Pound; in Neath. 26 Jul 1824. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Thomas Jones Legge of Neath, Thomas Lewis and Thomas Evans, both of LlantrisantD/D Gn 601

Underlease, for yearly rent of £4 Thomas Miles of Neath, yeoman and George Richards of Neath, brick-maker, to Thomas Davies of Neath, grocer Ground (45 x 13 ft) with 3 cottages, now in occupation of James Powell, smith and others, adjoining poor-house garden; in Neath Recites: Demise, 24 Jun 1830, Herbert Edward Evans of Inner Temple (co. Middx) to Thomas Miles. 18 Apr 1831. Signatures and seals of George Richards and Thomas Davies: mark and seal of Thomas Miles. Witnesses Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 602

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £7, and suit of court and mill; also Surrender (endorsed on 603) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to James Kenway of Neath, flour merchant Piece of ground, part of a close called Cae Butcher, adjoining Turnpike road from Neath to Aberavon; in Neath; Covenants: no building to be erected nearer than 45 feet to Turnpike road, James Kenway to keep premises in repair, and any building to be erected to be of good materials. 8 May 1849; 28 Sep 1852. Signature and seal of Henry John Grant. Witnesses George Dodds of Little Gnoll, Neath). Also counterpartD/D Gn 603-604

Lease, for lives of Edward Cooke and wife Cicelia, for yearly rent of 2s 6d Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Edward Cooke of Neath, school master, and wife Cecilia Ground floor, back kitchen, washhouse and garden of cottage near the Gnoll Lodge; in Neath. 24 Apr 1852. Witnesses M. J. Blackden of Little Gnoll, agent to Gnoll estateD/D Gn 605

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £550 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Alexander Williams of Neath, esq. Land adjoining Neath river approaching Llantwit-juxta-Neath church, and land adjoining Neath Canal and Skin Yard; in Neath. 16 (month missing) 1855D/D Gn 606

Demise for 99 years, for £33, and suit of court and mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Richard Bartlett of Neath, gardenere Land and garden ground, adjoining N. the road called Gnoll road, E. the old Turnpike Road from Neath to London, and W. the new Turnpike road from Neath to London; in Neath; Covenants: any buildings erected by Richard Bartlett to be of sound materials, to be insured, and kept in good repair. 28 Feb 1856 (altered 1857. Witnesses Abel West of Wormleybury (co.Herts.), butler to Henry John Grant). DraftD/D Gn 607

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £600; also Covenants for the production of title deeds; (i) Sir Charles Wood of Hinkleton (co. York), Bart, and Richard Cooke Yarborough of 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields (co. Middx), gent.; with consent of (ii) Walter Jay Browne of Ferryside near Kidwelly (co. Carms), gent.; (iii) Rowland Jay Browne of Ferryside (as above) and also of Lincoln's Inn (co. Middx), barrister-at-law; (iv) Charles Edward Bernard, Doctor of Medicine, and Eliza Bernard, spinster, both of Wells (co. Somerset); (v) John Beaven of Clifton, Bristol, librarian to the Surgical Institution of Bristol, and wife Edith; (vi) Mary Hooper of 3 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, widow; (vii) Thomas Martin of Cotham Hill, Bristol, customs officer, and wife Frances; (viii) Henry Spencer Willettt, innkeeper, and John Frederick Davis, law stationer, both of Bristol; and (ix) John Tilly of St. Paul's, Bristol, maltster; to (x) Henry John Grant (as in 17); and (xi) Charles Edward Ward (as in 339) Field (1a.3r.36p.), in occupation of Edward Boone, adjoining N. the road from Neath to Llantwit-juxta-Neath and Melincourt; in Neath. 12 May 1856. Signatures and seals of parties (i) to (ix. Witnesses Charles Francis Oliver of Wokingham (co. Berks), William Hartley of Lincoln's Inn Fields (clerk to William M. Wilkinson, solicitor), Briscoe Hooper of Bristol, solicitor, J. Elwell of Western-Super-Mare (co.Somerset), gent., James Rossiter of Wells (clerks of Messrs Davies and Rossiter, solicitors), and Sarah J. Bealty of 19 St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater Hill, LondonD/D Gn 608-609

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £20, and suit of court and mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Thomas Davies of Neath, contractor Land, adjoining S.W. the road from Neath to Melincryddan, N. the new road, and S. the land of Henry John G. called the Rope Walk; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 607). 8 Sep 1856. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses Alfred F. Watts, of Neath, clerk to William Bullock WebsterD/D Gn 610-611

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £640 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to George Penrose of Eaglebush cottage, near Neath, coal worker and coal merchant, and James Sheppard Starbuck of Giants Grave (Briton Ferry) All mines and minerals under fields and land near Westermoor, Tyr Segyr Ycha and Tyr Segyr Isha; in Neath Recites: property (with other land) charged with annuity to Mary Louisa Grant, spinster, now aged more than 65; schedule of deeds, 1815-55 (details not extracted). 8 Oct 1856. Signatures cut awayD/D Gn 612

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £30 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to John Phillips of Neath, grocer Land, adjoining. N. the Old Toll House, S.E. the new road from Merra to the Neath to Llantwit-juxta-Neath road, and N.W. Pendre Street; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 607). 7 Jul 1857. DraftD/D Gn 613

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £9 17s 6d., and suit of court and mill Henry J. Grant (as in 17). to William Jones of Neath, spirit merchant Land (3r.), adjoining N.E. the land demised to Thomas Thomas and John Donague, S.E. the Turnpike road from Neath to Aberavon, and W. the new road; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 607). 17 Jul 1858. Signatures and seal of William Jones. Witnesses David Glass of Gnoll office, NeathD/D Gn 614

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £640; (i) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to (ii) Alexander Williams of Neath, physician; and (iii) Alfred Williams of Newport (co. Mon.), land surveyor Land (4a.0r.36p.), adjoining N. & S. the road from Melincrythan Chemical Works to Melincrythan, E. the Turnpike road from Neath to London, and W. the Vale of Neath Railway Co.; being part of ground called respectively Cae Company and Brown's Wall; in Neath [Schedule of Deeds; Lease and Release, Assignment 25 & 26 Aug 1815; Demise, 24 May 1822; Lease and Release, Assignment, 29 & 30 Jun 1837; Lease and Release, 5 & 6 Jul 1838; Assignment 10 Jul, 1838; Indentures, 1 May 1839 and 22 Nov 1847; Deed Poll, 21 Feb 1855; Deed Poll, 19 Mar 1855; Indenture, 31 May 1848; Deed Poll, 1 Mar 1855 Names not extractedD/D Gn 615

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £354 12s; and related correspondence and plan; (i) Charles Pole of Neath, engineer; to (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); (iii) Henry Jeffreys Bushby; and (iv) Charles Evan-Thomas (both as in 34) Land (1630 sq. yards) between Rope Walk and Windsor Street; in Neath. 12 Dec 1871; 1870-1871. Signatures and seals of (i), (iii) and (iv. Witnesses Martin Scale of Neath, clerk to Mr. Randall, solicitor, James Joseph Gunner, government clerk at Worship Street Police CourtD/D Gn 616/1-8

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £2,750 (sum deleted); (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and, Charles Evan Thomas (both as in 34); and (ii) Mary Grant (as in 37); to (iii) David Bevan of Neath, gent. Public house called "The George" in Water Street, land (3a.1r.36p.) (adjoining N.E.land of Richard Rosser, S.E. the new road to Llantwit-juxta-Neath), a brewery, formerly in occupation of David and Thomas Arthur, and 6 dwelling houses and a room used as a cooperage (all as in 431); and land and 2 houses, adjoining Wind Street on N.W. and Meeting house on N.E.; in Neath. 5 Jan 1875. DraftD/D Gn 617

Demise for 99 years, for £3 Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), to Thomas Thomas of Old Market Street, Neath, licensed victualler Land in Prospect Place on which Thomas Thomas is to build 3 dwelling houses; in Neath; Covenants: (as in 607). 12 Oct 1875. Signature and seal of Thomas Thomas. Witnesses Martin Seale of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 618

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £350 Parties (i) and (ii) (as in 617), to (iii) David Williams of Tynycaia, Neath, carpenter Land, lying between Neath Canal and road from Neath to Llantwit-juxta-Neath; in Neath. 1875D/D Gn 619

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £945 Parties (i) and (ii) (as in 617). to (iii) William Jones of Neath, gent. Land (3r.38p.), adjoining S. E. the Turnpike road from Neath to Aberavon, and W. a street called Windsor Street; also land (2a.1r.10p.), adjoining N.E. Windsor Street, and N.W. property of Pendrill Charles junior; with all houses and buildings; in Neath. 5 Jan 1865. DraftD/D Gn 620

Alteration to Lease of 14 Dec 1868, yearly rent increased to £16 10s, as well as agreed payment of £120 Parties (i) and (ii) (as in 617), to (iii) Donald McLeod Gordon Saith Gnoll; in Neath. 1876. DraftD/D Gn 621

Lease for 45 years, for £37 10s Pendrill Charles of Neath, esq., to Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34) Land (3r.30p.) adjoining Great Western Railway: in Neath. 1880. DraftD/D Gn 622

Terms for demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £15 8s Trustees of Gnoll estate, to John Rees of Neath Land (1302 sq. yds) in New Street (as on plan); in Neath; Covenants: timber rights to Gnoll estate; and (as in 607). Signatures of Spencer Colville, Gnoll estate agent, and John Rees). 7 Mar 1907D/D Gn 623/1

Terms for demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £5 Parties (as in 623/1) Land (600 sq. yds) in Woodland Road and adjoining schools; in Neath. 16 Sep 1909 [Covenants and signatures, as in 623/1D/D Gn 623/2

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