Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff. Michael and William Richards (as in D/D Gn 3) (tenants), Sir Humphrey Mackworth and son Herbert (as in D/D Gn 3) (vouchees), Thomas Edwards of Bristol esq. and Richards Symons of London, dry salter (demandants): (As in D/D Gn 3); i.e: 200 messuages, 200 gardens, 100 barns, 20 orchards, 1000 acres arable, 2000 acres meadow, 2000 acres pasture, 500 acres wood, 10 water gristmills, £100 rent, 2000 acres furze and heath. 3 Apr 1724

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Post-nuptial Settlement, for £4,000; Sir Herbert Mackworth to have lands and to grant Bulkley Mackworth money from rents, etc.; Sir Humphrey Mackworth and wife Mary (daughter and heir of Sir Herbert Evans of Pencreek (co. Mon.) to Bulkley Mackworth of Britton Strange (co. Salop) esq: a) Messuages, outhouses and gardens, now in the several occupations of David Davies, clerk and Matthew David, victualler, Matthew Herbert, gentleman, David William (no description), and Hopkin David tanner, all in New Street; and messuages and freehold land called Melin Crythan, held by William Phillip on lease to him by David Evans esq deceased, all in Neath.; b) Three messuages and lands of Herbert Evans called Hawdre Cenoll, Hawdre Yssa, Hawdre Ycha, in occupation of Howell ap Howell, Hopkin Howell and David Howell; all in Baglan.; c) Messuages and lands called Cellionen Issa, in occupation of Morgan John; Tynnycoid in occupation of Morgan John; part Ydre Bannos Yssa in occupation of Thomas Bevan Kydlloyna ycha in occupation of John Richard; Cellionnen Ycha in occupation Evans Llewelling (sic); Twy vayndre ycham in occupation of Thomas Morgan, Ithryn Yssa in occupation of Hopkin Llewelling (sic); Jenkin Franklin's land in occupation of John Llewelling (sic); Cellionen in occupation of Joan David, David William, and John ap Rees; all in Llangyfelach; d) Messuages and lands with the island in occupation of John William Bowen; land in occupation of Hopkin Gwillim; Kilcoid late in occupation of John Gibbs esq; Henllan in occupation of John David; land in occupation of Thomas Griffiths of Blaencouch; all in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; e) A capital messuage, barns, stables, orchards and gardens called the Great House of late Herbert Evans; a messuage called the Little House in occupation of Richard Harris; messuages in occupation of Gwenllian Lewis, John Harredin, potter, William Edward and Rees Hopkin, Edward Bevan, mason, Rees Lyson (sic), Margaret John and Harry David, tailor; a messuage called the Great Tanhouse in occupation of Hopkin Thomas, tanner; all in Wine Street; in Neath; f) Messuage, forge, stable, croft, and garden in occupation of David Robert, smith; messuage, garden and little marsh in occupation of Hopkin Thomas, tanner, messuages severally in occupation of Maud Pearse, William Washer, Owen David, weaver; a barn and cowhouse in occupation of Hopkin Evans, gentleman; a cowhouse in occupation of Jennet William; a messuage and "kilhouse" in occupation of Elizabeth and Mayzed (daughters of John Gwillim); messuages in occupation of Edward Cadwell, Rees Llewelling (sic); Gwenllian Hugh and Twistram Praulfe (sic), a barn, stable and little close in occupation of David Evan; messuages and lands severally in occupation of Thomas Evans, esq., Jennet Gwyn, Rees ap Jenkin, Thomas Jenkin and Jennett William; lands with barn and mill in Wine Street called Cae Evan; Lloyd in occupation of David Evan; lands in occupation of William Morgan; a messuage, barn and croft in occupation of Howell Thomas; a messuage and land called Caerthluter in occupation of Hopkin Evans, gentleman; a messuage in occupation of James Hall; lands called Erow Vawr Carme and Caehewl Coydeg in occupation of John Gibbs, esq; lands in occupation of David Price, gentleman, Thomas Griffiths Richard; messuages severally in occupation of Thomas Mitchell, Owen Richard, William Jenkin, Jenkin Thomas, Henry Mitchell, Hopkin Jenkin, cooper, Harry Howell, Malt Herbert, w, Lyson Hopkin, cooper, Hopkin Morgan, Isabell David (w of Thomas David): messuage and forge in occupation of Griffith Edward, messuages in occupation of David Thomas of Harley, Gollivid David, w, and Thomas William Bevan; messuage and lands called the Gnoll late in occupation of Thomas Evans, esq; and called Canwydd Ycha in occupation of William Bevan Prees; land called the Old Ditches in occupation of William Hopkin Thomas; land called Dwarchen Vach and Little Island in occupation of William John Bevan; Fishery of the River Neath, lands called Greater Long Close and Lower New Close, in Hewle Gnoll, and Caehewlgoydog in occupation of Thomas Hopkin, a close called Lower Long Close in occupation of David Davies, clerk; messuages severally in occupation of George Williams, gentleman, Edward Jones, Howell William, cobbler, Elianor Morgan, widow, Ellen Thomas (widow of David Thomas); messuages and two little marshes near Crytham, late in occupation of Hopkin Evan; messuage in occupation of Alice Thomas; messuage and land in occupation of Arthur John Steven, half of a close called Caer Porthman now in occupation of Hopkin Thomas William, a messuage called Fossellwy in occupation of Lyson Howell, and ground called Cae Lewis Taylor in occupation of Herbert Evans; all in Neath; g) Messuages and lands: called Penrooting in occupation of William Phillip; called Blaengwenfrwd in occupation of Evan Bowen; in occupation of Margre Jenkin, w; in occupation of Morgan William; in occupation of Evan John Jenkin William; in occupation of Hopkin Thomas William; called Cellideg in occupation of Walter Hopkins, Mary William, w, Howell William; all in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; h) Land in occupation of John ap John: in Baglan; i) Messuage in occupation of Nicholas Kemeys, esq; in Cardiff; j) Messuages, forge, iron works, and lands called Ynispenllouch in occupation of John Howell; in Llangyfelach; Recites: 1) Fine, Sir Humphrey Mackworth and wife Dame Mary, levied at Westminster: of capital mansion house called Pencreeke, messuages, mills, and lands, late in occupation of William Morgan of Pencreek, afterwards in occupation of Sir Herbert Evans and wife Dame Ann, now in occupation of Dame Mary; in Tredunnock, Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon, Llanfrechfa, Kemeys, Risca, Llandegveth, Llangibby, Caerleon, Christchurch, Llanthewy Vach and Llanhennock (co Mon); 2) Fine levied at Great Sessions at Cardiff by Sir Humphrey Mackworth and his wife Dame Mary (property as in a) - j) above); 3) Bulkeley Mackworth, at request of Sir Humphrey Mackworth, bound in several Bonds for debts for Sir Humphrey Mackworth, and promised to levy a Fine and Common Recovery to the use of Bulkeley Mackworth that the creditors might by paid; 4) Pre-nuptial Settlement to provide for younger children of Sir Humphrey Mackworth; 5) 24 Apr 1644, Indenture, Edward Evans of Neath, esq, and wife Frances, to Humphrey Windham of Dunraven, esq., and Humphrey Windham (second son of said Humphrey Windham). Messuages and lands of Sir Herbert Evans in Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Llangyfelach and Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, formerly held in jointure by Frances (mother of said Sir Herbert Evans); (other recitals not extracted) (Signature and seal of Bulkeley (sic) Mackworth; Witnesses Edward Carlos, Thomas Kilvart, William Shiers). 18 Jan 1687/8D/D Gn 1

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) for £4,000 (i) Thomas Viscount Windsor; and (ii) Sir George Markham of London, baronet, and Sir Willoughby Hickman of Gainsborough (co Lincs), baronet; to (iii) Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 1), Edward Colston junior of Mortlake (co Surrey) and William Edwards of Middle Temple, London, esq: Manors of Neath, Neath Ultra, Killybebyll, Neath Citra, Britton, Avon, Avon Wallia, Caegurwen, and Tyr Yarll, with castles and boroughs of Neath and Avon rents of 6d for every weigh of coal raised out of lands belonging to burgesses of Neath, and 6d for every weigh of coal sold to sea from any of these manors or lordships, use of Town Hall of Neath for manor and borough courts, all lands, marshes. wastes, commons, turbary, fishing rights, advowsons, courts leet, courts baron, view of frankpledge, courts of Pye Powder, fines, customs, markets, fairs and tolls etc. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Thomas Edwards, John Sawyer, George Colet, William Dickinson). 2 Dec 1715D/D Gn 2

Deed to make a tenant to the Precipe for suffering a Common Recovery, for 10s. Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 1) and son Herbert, to William and Michael Richards of Cardiff, gentlemen.: All messuages and lands of Sir Humphrey Mackworth; in Llangyfelach, Glyn Neath, Glyndulais, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Baglan, Court Clawd, Glyncorrwg and Neath; Recites: William and Michael Richards to be tenants in forthcoming Common Recovery action. (Signature and seals of Sir Humphrey and Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses John Hopkins, John Spicket). 4 Mar 1723/4D/D Gn 3

Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff. Michael and William Richards (as in D/D Gn 3) (tenants), Sir Humphrey Mackworth and son Herbert (as in D/D Gn 3) (vouchees), Thomas Edwards of Bristol esq. and Richards Symons of London, dry salter (demandants): (As in D/D Gn 3); i.e: 200 messuages, 200 gardens, 100 barns, 20 orchards, 1000 acres arable, 2000 acres meadow, 2000 acres pasture, 500 acres wood, 10 water gristmills, £100 rent, 2000 acres furze and heath. 3 Apr 1724D/D Gn 4

Deed to Declare the uses of a Recovery (D/D Gn 4); Herbert Mackworth of Neath, knight, to Michael Richards (as in D/D Gn 3). Signature and seals of Herbert Mackworth and Michael Richards, witnesses, Michael Richards junior, Joseph Hopwood). 10 Sep 1728D/D Gn 5

Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release), for £6000; (i) Herbert Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 5); (ii) Juliana Digby and father William, Baron Digby; trustees (iii) Honourable Edward and Honourable Wriothesley Digby (son of William, Baron Digby); with consent of Bulkeley Mackworth and Charles Cotes, for 5s paid them. Part (i) to marry Juliana Digby: (a) All that capital mansion house called the Gnoll, in Neath; (b) Manors or lordships of Neath, Neath Ultra and Killibebyll, Neath Citra and Britton, Avon and Avon Wallia, Tyrarl and Caegurwen; (c) Messuages, farms and lands in the several occupations of Herbert Mackworth, William Morgan Evan, William Robert, William Bowen, Hopkin John Dool, David William Hopkin, David Richard, Lewis Jenkin, Mary William Evan David, John Monger, David Hopkin, Thomas Rees, William Lewis, Jenkin Morgan, Howel Bevan, Thomas Bevan, Edward John, Llewellyn Jenkin, Llewellyn Richard, Leyson Jenkins, William Thomas, Thomas Rees, John Morgan, John Llewellyn, esq, George Williams, gentleman, Rosser David, Elizabeth Bevan, Arnold William, Thomas Jenkin, Cecil William, Thomas Lewis, John Morgan, Thomas John David, Walter Griffith, Rees Phillip, Griffyth Griffyths, gentleman, David Walter, Mary David, Margaret John, Evan Hopkin, Howel William, Samuel Llewelyn, Hopkin Evan, William Thomas, Harry Symon, David Thomas, William Webborn, Leyson William, David Thomas Rydderch, Mary Morgan, John Evan, Blanch Pullard, William Lewis, Dionisius Thomas, Edward Pullard, Hopkin Bowen, John Jenkin, Henry John, Richard Jenkins, Philip Williams, Morgan Griffyths, Thomas Wagstaff, David Watkin, Wiltshire Bowden, Catherine Sherborn, Richard Whittington, John Jenkin, John Morgan, David Rosser, Evan George, William Howel, Martha Philip, Thomas James, Daniel Bembow, Griffyth Richard, Thomas John, William John, Andrew Jones, Morgan Jenkin, Job Rees, Jane Peirce, James Thomas Leyson, Mary Gwuther, Evan Meredith, Jenkin Morgan, Gwenlyan Thomas, Francis Bacon, John David John, the W Wathan, Lawrence Bayley, William Braddock, Rees Thomas, William Griffyths, David Edwards, William Leyson, William John, William Harris, Walter Evan, Edward Howel, William Gabb, the w Bevan, William Thomas, glazier, Thomas Man, glover, Isabel William, Eleanor Howel, Richard Jones, the w Wilkins, Lewis John, Thomas John, John Llewellyn, glover, Lewis William, Thomas Baker, John Rosser,Thomas David Mathew, Lewis Thomas, Thomas David, John Llewellyn, Joseph King, James Boag, Evan John Loyd, Herbert Williams, William Lawrence, Evan Rees, Edward Lewis, Jennet John, Edward Jones, Robert Wyersdale, David Abraham, Matthew Blewer, Isaac Wyersdale, Thomas William, Francis Roper, John Roberts, Mary John, w, John Lawrence, Samuel Harris, the w Barker, Catherine Rees, Hopkin Morgan, Rebecca Leyson, David Thomas William Davis, Griffyth John, Thomas Reynolds, Mary Morgan, Margaret Mainwaring, John William, Richard Booth, David Thomas Abraham John, William Davis, Richard Abraham, Thomas Nash, Howel Richards, Howel Gwyn esq, John Spicket, Thomas Pickering, Hopkin Thomas Howel, Gwenlyan David, Leyson Morgan, Isabella Powel, William Thomas, Morgan Evan, Issac Powell, Richard Kellick, Michael Parker, Ann Bevan, Ann Cott, William Forster, William Fieldhouse, Samuel Harris, Richard Thomas, Alderman Kingsmil Mackworth esq, David Evan Jenkin, David Rees and William Jenkins; in Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Llangyfelach, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Baglan, Aberavon, Michaelston-super-Avon, and Llangiwg. Signatures and seals of all parties and Charles Cotes, William Pleydel Cwrteen, Joseph Hopwood). 23 & 24 Apr 1730D/D Gn 6-7

Releases for £1500 and £60 on death of father Herbert Mackworth under his Will. Kathleen, Jane and Juliana (daughters of Herbert Mackworth) (as in D/D Gn 5), to brother Herbert Mackworth of Gnoll, esq. Signatures and seals of Katherine, Jane and Juliana Mackworth, witnessess Richard Morgan, John Jenkins). 30 Aug 1765D/D Gn 8-10

Release of £1000 to each daughter under Will of Herbert Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 5), in consideration of an annuity of £60 each. Parties (as in D/D Gn 8-10) and Mary Mackworth; and Reverend John Hotham of Northall (co Middx), clerk. Signatures and seals of Mary, Juliana, Jane and Katherine Mackworth, witnesses Anthony Brown, Margaret Blakeway). 8 Jul 1766D/D Gn 11

Articles of Agreement (Pre-nuptial Settlement), for £4000 of old South Sea annuity (in name of John Coakley Lettsom of Lambrook House, Basinghall Street, London, doctor of physic); (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth of Gnoll, baronet; to (ii) Molly Ann Miers (aged 17) and mother Rachal Miers of Richmond (co Surrey), w; intended marriage of party (i) and Molly Ann Miers. All estates in Glamorgan and Monmouthshire: (a) Messuages and lands in Cardiff, Roath, St Andrews and Llantrisant; (b) Messuages and lands in Caerleon, Llanfihangel and Treddunnock (co Mon). Signature and seals of all parties, witnesses William Gwyn of Neath, attorney, Richard Geldard of Red Lion Square, London). 4 Dec 1792D/D Gn 12

Deed to make a tenant to the Precipe for suffering a Common Recovery (by way of Lease and Release) for 10s; (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 12) (vouchee); to (ii) William Gwyn of Neath, gentleman (tenant); (iii) John Philpot of Red Lion square (co Middx), gentleman (demandant): (a) Mansion House of the Gnoll; in Neath; (b) Lordships of Neath, Neath Ultra, Killibebyll, Neath Citra and Britton, Avon, Avon Wallia, Tyr yr Arll and Caegurwen; (c) Messuages and lands in Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Llangyfelach, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Baglan, Aberavon, Glyncorrwg and Llangiwg. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (ii), witnesses Edward Robson and D Powell, clerk to William Gwyn of Neath, attorney). 21 & 22 Mar 1793D/D Gn 13-14

Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff. Parties (as in D/D Gn 13-14): (As in 13-14); 600 messuages, 200 cottages, 800 gardens, 400 tofts, 600 orchards, 100 dovehouses, 10000 acres arable, 5000 acres meadow, 10000 acres pasture, 2000 acres wood and underwood, 10000 acres furze and heath, 500 acres land covered with water, 500 acres marsh land, 50 water gristmills, and yearly rent of £100. 1 Apr 1793D/D Gn 15

Appointment (Lease and Release), for monies already paid by Henry John Grant, confirming previous Conveyance and use of estates by Henry John Grant during natural life; also Certificate of Acknowledgement of Deeds of married women; (i) Capel Hanbury Leigh of Pontypool Park (co Mon) esq, and wife Molly Ann; and their trustees (ii) Reverend Thomas Leyson of Bassaleg (co Mon), clerk and Daniel Mildred junior of Nicholas Lane, Lombard Street, London esq, to (iii) Charles and Henry Warde of Woodland Castle near Swansea, esqs: Turner Grant, Lieutenant-Colonel, Grenadier Guards, William Wilkins of Weymouth Street, Marylebone (co Middx) esq; trustees of (iv) Henry John Grant of Gnoll Castle esq; and further trustee (v) Charles Ranken of Grays Inn (co Middx) esq.: (a) Messuages and lands in Aberavon, Baglan, Glyncorrwg, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, and Llangynwyd; (b) Messuages and lands in High Street, New Street, Wind Street, Water Street, Miners Row and other parts of Neath; (c) Excluding Melincryddan Chemical Works conveyed to Bevington Gibbins and heirs, 9 & 10 Nov 1828; All scheduled in details on last 2 mm with names of tenants and 1797 tenants (not extracted); Recites: (1) D/D Gn 53; (2) D/D Gn 54-55; (3) Attainment of majority by Capel Hanbury Leigh, 7 Oct 1797; (4) Lease and Release, 6 & 7 Sep 1798 (i) Capel Hanbury Leigh of Pontypool Park (co Mon) and wife Molly Ann; her trustees (ii) John Coakley Lettsom of London, doctor of physic and Reverend Thomas Leyson of Bassaleg (co Mon), (iii) John Nathaniel Miers and Thomas Lewis and (iv) John Smith and Edward Lewis; Monmouthshire estates; (5) Lease, Appointment and Release 30 & 31 Jan 1801. Release by John Nathaniel Miers of annuity of £1000 and £20000 and Conveyance of lands in trust to indemnify Capel Leigh and wife against claims to be made by children of John Nathaniel. Lands in Llangyfelach: (6) Conveyance (Lease and Release) 23 & 24 Feb 1801. (1) John Nathaniel Miers with consent of (ii) Capel Leigh and wife, to (iii) Thomas Lewis and Samuel Freeman as trustees. Lands further indemnity against & claims; (7) Marriage of Mary Cox with Samuel Freeman and Appointment and Release, 1804 (other dates missing), securing £5000 to them (see D/D Gn 53) by Capel Leigh and wife by Mortgage of lands in Cadoxton-juxta-Neath; (8) Contract to see for £100000 (£45000 of which was paid over at once), 1811. Capel Leigh and wife Molly Ann to Henry Grant Gnoll estate: (9) Conveyance 17 Oct 1812. Capel Leigh and wife to John Capel Leigh and Thomas Leigh in trust, to convey Gnoll estate to Henry Grant for further payments of part of the £100000; (10) Lease, Appointment and Release 25 & 26 Aug 1815. (i) John Capel Leigh, Thomas Leigh, (ii) Capel Leigh and wife, (iii) Henry Grant and (iv) Benjamin Hall, appointed as new trustee; (11) Default in payments by Henry Grant; (12) Pre-nuptial Settlement, 24 May 1822. (i) Henry Grant, (ii) Henry John Grant to marry (iii) Mary Warde, spinster (daughter of George Warde and wife Charlotte), trustees (iv) Charles Warde, Henry Warde, Turner Grant and William Wilkins: (13) Appointment of Daniel Mildred as trustee to Capel Leigh and wife in place of John Capel Leigh, 9 Dec 1824; (14) Payment of £10000 by Henry Grant to Thomas Leigh and Daniel Mildred, 4 Jan 1825; (15) Will of Henry Grant, 30 Apr 1824, estate to son Henry John, legacies to son Turner and daughters Harriette and Letitia. Codicils, 2 Feb 1828 and 28 Mar 1829 appointing sons Henry John and Turner and daughter Harriette, executors; (16) Will of John Nathaniel Miers, 7 July 1814; (17) No issue of Capel Leigh and wife (now 61); and (18) Payment of £20000 by Henry John Grant to Thomas Leigh and Daniel Mildred, 27 Mar 1835. Signatures and seals of parties (i), (iv) and Daniel Mildred; mark and seal of Thomas Leigh, owing to illness) (Witnesses, W Peters of London, John Philpot senior and junior of 3 Southampton Street, Bloomsbury, Charles E Thomas of Clifton Street, Bristol, Ellen Ann Leyson, Henry Mostyn of Usk, solicitor and clerk Daniel Esbury Partridge) (Deed for acknowledgement of married women, 21 July 1837. Examination of Molly Ann Leigh (wife of Capel Hanbury Leigh; as in (i) above. 29 & 30 Jun 1837; 21 Jul 1837D/D Gn 16-17

Conveyance, Quitclaim and Release from Rent Charges (by Lease and Release) for 10s; (i) Thomas Anthony Stoughton of Gloucester Place, Portman Square (co. Middx), esq; with (ii) James Wittit Lyon of Belgrave Square (co Middx), esq, and Alexander Milne of Whitehall Place, Westminster, esq; (iii) Nash Vaughan Edwards Vaughan of Lanelay, esq; (iv) Mary Freeman of Neath, w, and Edward Nathaniel Freeman, Lieutenant in the East India Company's Madras establishment; (v) John Nathaniel Miers of Ynyspenllwch, Richard Hill Miers of Peterston Court (co Brecon), and Capel Miers of Drumma, esq; and (vi) Capel Hanbury Leigh of Pontypool Park (co Mon), esq, and w Molly Ann; to (vii) Henry John Grant of Gnoll Castle esq; and (viii) Charles Warde of Woodland Castle, near Swansea, esq, Captain R N Henry Warde also of Woodland Castle esq, Turner Grant, Lieutenant-Colonel Grenadier Guards, and William Wilkins of Weymouth Street, St Marylebone (co Middx) esq.: Property in Llangyfelach, Dulais Upper and Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, part of the Gnoll estate; Recites: (1) Conveyance (Bargain and Sale) 4 Apr 1797, (i) Molly Ann Hanbury Leigh (then Dame Molly Ann Mackworth, w, with (ii) Mary Freeman (then Mary Cox, spinster, cousin of (i) and (iii) John Nathaniel Miers, esq (father of John Nathaniel Miers, Richard Hill Miers and Capel Miers and brother of (i), to (iv) Thomas Stoughton esq, and Samuel Freeman, esq, in trust for creation of rent charges; The manors of Neath Citra, Avon Wallia and Avon, and lands in Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Glyncorrwg, Baglan and Aberavon; (2) (D/D Gn 54 & 55); (3) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17, recital 4); (4) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17 recital 5); (5) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17 recital 6); (6) Pre-nuptial Settlement 30 Sep 1801, (i) John Nathaniel Miers, senior, with (ii) Richard Hill senior, (iii) Mary Hill spinster (daughter of (ii) and (iv) Capel (Hanbury) Leigh, on proposed marriage between (i) and (iii); money settlement and charge on Llangyfelach estate; (7) Will of John Nathaniel Miers, senior, 7 Jul 1814 proved 15 Sep 1814; (8) Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease & Release), 24 Feb 1800, (i) Samuel Freeman with (ii) Mary Freeman (then Mary Cox, spinster), to (iii) John Nathaniel Miers, senior and John Edwards, on proposed marriage between (i) and (ii); (9) Mortgage (Lease, Appointment and Release), 25 Mar and 26 Apr 1804, (i) Capel (Hanbury) Leigh and wife Molly Ann, to (ii) Samuel Freeman and wife Mary (iii) John Nathaniel Miers, senior, and John Edwards with (iv) Griffith Llewellyn, gentleman; property in Dulais Upper and Cadoxton (part of estate as in (i); (10) Release (from Rent charge) 2 May 1804, (i) John Nathaniel Miers, senior and John Edwards with (ii) Samuel Freeman and wife Mary to (iii) Thomas Stoughton and (iv) Capel (Hanbury) Leigh and wife Molly Ann; Contract between Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann for sale of lands (as in (2) to Henry Grant; (11) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17, recital 9); (12) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17, recital 10); (13) (As in D/D Gn 16 & 17, recital 12); (14) Appointment of Trustees 9 Dec 1824 (i) Thomas Leyson and (ii) Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann to (iii) Daniel Mildred, (iv) John Stone; Conveyance (Lease and Release) 10 & 11 Dec 1824 (i) John Stone with (ii) Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann to (iii) Thomas Leyson and Daniel Mildred; (15) Conveyance (Lease, Appointment and Release), 9 & 10 Nov 1828 (i) Henry Grant with (ii) Thomas Leyson and Daniel Mildred and (iii) Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann to (iv) Bevington Gibbins esq, (v) Thomas Gibbins esq, and (vi) Joseph Ashby Gillett, banker; (16) (D/D Gn 16 & 17); Endorsed: Confirmation and Release 22 Nov 1847 (i) Richard Henry Cox of Neath, esq with (ii) Mary Freeman to (iii) Henry John Grant. Signatures and seals of parties (i) - (vii) (Edward Nathaniel Freeman by John Philips his attorney. Witnesses H. S. Coke of Neath, solicitor and his clerk Thomas Hargreaves junior; William Ford of Grays Inn, solicitor, John Philpot junior of Bloomsbury; Henry Edwards Brown of Westminster; Alexander Cuthbertson of Neath, solicitor, and his clerk Charles Rhys; M. W. Longbourne, Grays Inn, solicitor; Ann Cuthbertson of Neath; Christopher Bicknell of London, solicitor; Keith Barnes of Westminster, solicitor. 5 & 6 Jul 1838D/D Gn 18-19

Release and Extinguishment of rent charge of £86 4s 4d; (i) Mark, Lord Somerville, Sir Thomas Digby Aubrey of Boarstall Towe (co Bucks), baronet, John Mills of Bisterne (co Hants) esq, Jane Mills of Barford (co Warwicks), w: (ii) Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann (as in D/D Gn 17); and their trustee (iii) Daniel Mildred (as in D/D Gn 17); to (iv) Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17); Recites: (1) 2, 6, 7; (2) Deed Poll 22 Apr 1738. Rent charge (as above) vested in Wriothesley Digby of Oxford, LL.D.; (3) Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release) 3 & 4 May 1738. (i) Bulkeley Mackworth, (ii) William Lord Digby and Juliana Digby, (iii) Herbert Mackworth, Kingsmill Mackworth, William Praed Mackworth and (iv) Charles Cotes. Rent charge sold of William Lord Digby and Charles Cotes; (4) 53; (5) 13, 14 and 15; (6) 54 and 55; (7) as in 17 (8) and (13); (8) death of Wriothesley Digby 1767, dying intestate; son Wriothesley left Codicil 2 Sep 1820 to his Will (died 1827) leaving estate to brother, Reverend Noel Digby; who died 1830 leaving estate to parties (i) above. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses William Ford of Gray's Inn, solicitor, John Philpot junior (as in D/D Gn 17), M.S. Pain, J. J. Fisk, clerks to Swain Stevens & Co, 6 Frederick Place, London, Rowland Nevill Bennett of Lincoln's Inn, and clerk, George Ridge, Joseph and Richard Rose of Aylesbury (co Bucks) solicitors, J.N. Michlethwait of Towerham (co Norfolk), Henry Eyres Landor of Warwick, and clerk James Bailey, and Matthias Standin (brother of John Mills). 10 Jul 1838D/D Gn 20

Assignment of residues of terms of 2000 years, 1000 years, 500 years and 1500 years, upon trust for securing a term of £14000 (raiseable under the trusts of Prenuptial Settlement of 24 May 1822); (i) John Philpot junior of Southampton Street, Bloomsbury (co Middx), gentleman; (ii) Anna Maria Smith of Wainwern, Pontypool (co Mon) (executor of Will of Robert Smith esq); with consent of (iii) Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly Ann (as in D/D Gn 17); their trustee (iv) Daniel Mildred (as in D/D Gn 17) and (v) Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17); his trustees (vi) Charles and Henry Warde, turner Grant and William Wilkins (as in D/D Gn 17); to (vii) William Ford and (viii) William Thomas Longbourne, both of Gray's Inn (co Middx), gentlemen; Recites (1) Sale of a term of 2000 years or £800, 10 Jun 1703, (i) Honourable Lady Charlotte Jeffries, her trustees (ii) William Herbert, Lord Montgomery and Sir John Trevor, to (iii) Thomas Edwards senior and junior and William Banister; (2) Subsequent default in payment; (3) D/D Gn 2 above; (4) D/D Gn 50 below; (5) Deed Poll, 23 Apr 1730. Herbert Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 5) and William, Lord Digby; (6) D/D Gn 6, 7, 13, 14, 54, 55 and 56 above and below; (7) death of Robert Smith junior in 1824, who by Will, 24 Jan 1819, appointed wife Maria executrix. Will proved 29 Oct 1824; and ; (8) as recited in D/D Gn 17 (8); (9) death of John Coakley Lettson in 1815; (10) as recited in D/D Gn 17 (13) and D/D Gn 17 (9); (further recitals not extracted). Signature and seals of all parties. Witnesses John Philpot (as above) William S Paine and J.J. Fisk, (both as in D/D Gn 20), and John Harley of Pontypool (co Mon). 10 Jul 1838D/D Gn 21

Bond for £20000; Capel Hanbury Leigh to Henry John Grant (both as in D/D Gn 17): Gnoll estate; in Aberavon, Baglan, Glyncorrwg, Llangynwyd, Llantwit-juxta-Neath and Neath; Recites: (as in 17 (8), (15) and 17. Signature of Capel Hanbury Leigh. Witnesses William Ford of Gray's Inn, solicitor, John Philpot junior (as in D/D Gn 17). 10 Jul 1838D/D Gn 22

Grant of Power of Attorney; Edward Nathaniel Freeman, Lieutenant, East India Company, Madras, appointing as attorneys John Philpot senior and junior of Southampton Street, Bloomsbury (co Middx). Signature of Edward Freeman. Witnesses Thomas Maclean, Lieutenant, 39th Regiment of Native Infantry, E E Miller, Sub-assistant Commissary General). 11 Apr 1839D/D Gn 23

Covenant to produce title deeds; Capel Hanbury Leigh, to Henry John Grant (both as in D/D Gn 17): Gnoll estate. Signature of Capel Leigh. Witnesses Henry Mostyn of Neath, solicitor). 1 May 1839D/D Gn 24

Probate of Will of Turner Grant esq, Lieutenant-Colonel Grenadier Guards. Bequeathing to sister Harriette Wingfield Stratford £5000 and to servant John Preston £200. Devising to brother Henry John Grant Remainder of estate, real and personal. Executor: brother Henry John Grant. 5 Sept 1844; proved 14 Apr 1845D/D Gn 25

Release of legacy of £15000 charged on Gnoll estate under Will of Henry Grant. Honourable John Wingfield Stratford of Stratford Place (co Middx) and wife Harriette, to brother Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17). Signature and seals of John and Harriette Wingfield Stratford. Witnesses William Apps, butler to John Wingfield Stratford). 31 May 1848D/D Gn 26

Disclaimer of trusts under Will of father Henry Grant. Harriette Wingfield Stratford (as in D/D Gn 26); Signatures and seals of John and Harriette Wingfield Stratford. Witness Edward Wingfield). 10 Apr 1849D/D Gn 27

Disclaimer of Trusts under Will of father Henry Grant. Harriette Wingfield Stratford (as in D/D Gn 26). Signature and seal of Harriette Wingfield Stratford. Witness John Malcolm of Lamorbey, Bexley (co Kent). 21 Feb 1855D/D Gn 28

Surrender for residue of term of 5000 years under Demise of 24 May 1822. Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17), through his trustee Charles Warde: Gnoll estate; Recites: as in D/D Gn 17 (12). Signature and seal of Charles Warde. Witnesses Charles K Close of Brinawel, near Neath, land agent). 1 Mar 1855D/D Gn 29

Release of legacy of £22000 under Will of father Henry Grant. Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17), as executor of brother Turner Grant. Signature and seal of Henry John Grant. Witness Charles E. Ward of Bristol, solicitor). 19 Mar 1855D/D Gn 30

Equitable Charge for securing retransfer of Consols for £3230 9s 6d; also Release (enclosed on second membrane); (i) Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17) to (ii) Charles Anthony Partridge of Horsenden (co Bucks), William Miles of Leigh Court, Abbotsleigh (co Somerset), M.P., Philip William Skinner Miles, and John William Miles, both of Kings Weston (co Glos) esqs; (iii) Charles Edward Ward and Arthur John Knapp of Bristol, both gentlemen, as Receivers: Gnoll estate. Signatures and seals of Henry John Grant, William, Philip Edward and John Miles. Witnesses James Fraser (clerk to Messrs Osbourne, Ward and Co of Bristol, solicitors), T.D. Drummond of Bristol, accountant, Richard Dawes of Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London, solicitor. 20 Mar 1855; 1 Apr 1857D/D Gn 31

Deed for the release of Right to Dower; also Certificate of Acknowledgement of Deeds of Married Women; Henry John Grant (as in D/D Gn 17) and wife Mary to Charles Edward Ward (as in D/D Gn 31): Gnoll Estate. Signatures and seals of Henry John and Mary Grant. Witnesses Philip Longmore of Hertford, solicitor). 20 Mar 1855D/D Gn 32

Declaration of Trust for sum of £25000 secured by Mortgage; Reverend Henry Hugh Way of Alderbourne (co Bucks), clerk; and Arthur Edwin Way of Ashton Lodge, Long Ashton (co Somerset) esq [Recites: Mortgage 30 July 1861 of part of Gnoll estate; being freehold lands, mines and hereditaments in Baglan, Llantwit-juxta-Neath and Neath). Signature and seal of Henry Hugh Way. Witness Albert Way of Alderbourne (co. Bucks), gentleman). 30 Jul 1861D/D Gn 33

Conveyance under Will of Henry John Grant (Partition of estate) for £2400; (i) Henry Jeffreys Bushby of Inner Temple, London, esq; to (ii) Charles Evan Thomas of Cranmers, Mitcham (co Surrey) esq; (iii) Charles Edward Ward of Bristol, gentleman: Gnoll estate; in Neath; and Manors of Neath and Neath Citra (see D/D Gn 36 (d) and (e); Recites: Will of Henry John Grant (died 17 Apr 1861), 7 Feb 1859 proved 8 May 1861. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witness: J Thompson, clerk to Henry Bushby). 31 Dec 1864D/D Gn 34

Mortgage to secure £2400 and interest; also endorsed Reconveyance by Henry Jeffreys Bushby; Charles Evan Thomas, to Henry Jeffreys Bushby (both as in D/D Gn 34): (Property as in D/D Gn 34). Signatures and seals of both parties Witnesses Charles Edward Ward (as in D/D Gn 34). 31 Dec 1864, 31 Dec 1879D/D Gn 35

Release and Agreement for effecting a partition of estates. devosed under Will of Henry John Grant esq; Parties (as in D/D Gn 35): (a) Estate of Henry John Grant: in (co Hertford and Co Mayo, Ireland) (b) Lands (except as in (c): in Michaelston-super-Avon and Baglan; (c) Castle Hotel and brewery, late in occupation of Benjamin Lanham; in Neath (a), (b) (c) to Henry Jeffreys Bushby. (d) Other messuages and lands in Neath, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath; and (e) Wain Llwyd Mountain in Baglan. (d) and (e) to Charles Evan Thomas [Recites: (as in D/D Gn 34). Signatures and seals of both parties. Witness: Charles Edward Ward as in D/D Gn 34). 31 Dec 1864D/D Gn 36

Deed appointing £4000 and Bond debt of £2000 to Mary Grant and releasing Mary Grant's estates and Power of Appointment under Will of her husband Henry John Grant of these sums; also Release for further £200 (endorsed); Mary Grant of Wormleybury (co Herts) widow, to Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in D/D Gn 34). Signature and seal of Mary Grant. Witnesses Philip and Matthew S. Longmore of Hertford, solicitors). 4 Feb and 29 Jul 1865D/D Gn 37

Release of legacy of £2000 in Madras Railway Stock under Will of Henry John Grant ; and further Release on parties (as in (iv b) on attaining age of 21 (endorsed on 38); (i) Reverend William Conybeare Bruce of Itchen Stoke near Alresford (co Hants) clerk; (ii) Anna Maria Bruce of St Nicholas rectory, spinster; (iii) Reverend William Bruce of St Nicholas rectory, clerk; and (iv) Alfred Crawford Bruce, Ernest Kight Bruce, Isabel Elinor Bruce, and Charles Rowland Henry Bruce, all of St Nicholas rectory (children of (iii) and minors); to (v) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (both as in D/D Gn 34); Recites: (As in D/D Gn 34). Signature and seals of parties (i)-(iii) and Isobel Elinor Bushby and Charles Rowland Bushby. Witnesses C.B. Coneybeare, rector of Abbotston and Itchen Stoke (co Hants), Ann Sophia Elderton of St Nicholas rectory, servant, Morgan Thomas of St Nicholas, clerk to Commissioners of Taxes and Reverend William Bruce of Usk (co Mon) (Further release on attaining age of 21, by Isabel Elinor Bushby and Charles Rowland Henry Bushby to (v) above 31 Jan 1881). 7 May 1869; 31 Jan 1881D/D Gn 38-40

Release of legacy of £1000 under Will of Henry John Grant; (i) Robert Oliver Jones of Fonmon Castle, barrister -at-law; (ii) Oliver Henry Jones of Inner Temple, London, barrister-at-law and Edith Alicia Jones of Fonmon Castle, spinster; to (iii) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in D/D Gn 34); Recites: (as in D/D Gn 34). Signature and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses Antonia Cholmeley of St Leonards, Miles Road, Clifton, Bristol, spinster and W. Warden of Middle Temple, London, barrister-at-law). 6 Dec 1871D/D Gn 41-42

Appointment that legacy of £2000 under Will of Henry John Grant be held by trustees and invested in public stocks; John Charles Conybeare of St Leonard's Grange (co Essex), barrister and wife Katherine Mary Conybeare; Recites: (As in D/D Gn 34). Signatures and seals of both parties. Witness: Walter J Petty of Stoneleigh, Birkenhead, gentleman). 5 Jun 1881D/D Gn 43-44

Mortgage for £1500; and endorsed, Reconveyance, with Henry Vassall of the Priory, Repton (co Derby), as 2nd mortgagee on death of Reverend Thomas Bramley; also Further Charges of £500 and £1000; (i) Charles Evans-Thomas of Gnoll, esq; to (ii) Robert Lowe Grant Vassall of Bristol, solicitor; and (iii) Reverend Thomas Bramley, headmaster of Colfe's Grammer School, Lewisham Hill (co Kent): Gnoll estate; in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. Signature and seal of Charles Evan-Thomas. Witness Henry Batt of Gnoll, butler to Charles Evan-Thomas). 1 Mar, 10 Sep 1884: 20 Nov 1901: 2 Mar 1886D/D Gn 45-46

Deed to declare the Uses of a Fine, for £5; (i) Sir Humphrey Mackworth and w Mary (as in D/D Gn 1); and trustees (ii) Charles Price of Llanfoist (co Monmouth) esq, and Edward Perkins of Pigton (co Mon) esq; to (iii) Dame Anne Evans of Pencreek (co Mon) mother of Mary Mackworth, wife of Sir Humphrey Mackworth and widow of Sir Herbert Evans): Land, meadow, pasture, wood and waste ground, called "Drebanno" (Trebannos), in occupation of John Penry; and a messuage called y Tuy ary Lan and land called Cae Kennol, Cae yr Onnen, Cae ych law y dig, Cae yr duy, Ery Newidd (10 Welsh acres) being part of said Trebannos; in Llangyfelach; Messuages and land, in occupation of William Philip, John William, Howel William, Hopkin Morgan, Henry Howell, John Gibbs, Jenkin William Jenkin, Jenkin Hopkin Lewellin, Thomas Bevan Morgan, Thomas Jenkin Evan, John Jenkin William, Owen Llewellin, William Hopkin, Thomas Griffiths and John David; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; A tenement called Harley in occupation of David Thomas in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Tenements in occupation of David Evans, esq, and John William Bowen; both in Cadoxton-juxta-Neath; Messuage, forge, iron-works, and lands called Ynis Penlough, in possession of John Howell; in Llangyfelach; Messuage and lands called Blaengwenford, in occupation of Evan Bowen; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Two watergristmills called Crityan Mill and Neath Towne Mill, in occupation of Howell William; in Neath; Twenty messuages, 2 water-grist-mills, 100 acres arable, 70 acres meadow, 100 acres pasture, 40 acres wood, and 200 acres furze and heath; in Neath, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Llantwit -juxta-Neath, and LLangyfelach; Recites: (1) Covenant to levy a Fine 25 Mar 1687/8. Parties (i) (as in (i) above), (ii) Thomas Williams of Cardiff, mercer, and Rowland Hughes of Roath, gentleman, (iii) John Clarke of Clifford's Inn, London and Joseph Penwade of Bristol, both gentlemen, (iv) Joseph Martyn of the Six Clerks Office, London, and Walter Attwood of Bristol, both gentlemen; and (2) that said Dame Anne Evans (as in (iii) above), purchased with a redemption proviso, the above property for £1050. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and Edward Perkins. Witnesses Ann Lloyd, Thomas William, Robert Davies and Richard Bassett). 28 Jan 1690/1691 (attested copy made 1839D/D Gn 47

Deed of Trust (Lease and Release) for 10s; Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 1), to Sir Thomas Mackworth of Normanton (co Rutland) baronet, and Charles Cotes of Middle Temple, London esq: Gnoll estate; In Aberavon, Baglan, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath and Neath. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Edward Digby, Nathaniel Cureton, William O'Connor. 2 & 3 May 1720D/D Gn 48 & 49

Mortgage for 500 years for £1000; Parties (i) and (ii) (as in D/D Gn 48), to (iii) William Lord Digby of Geashill (co Offally, Ireland): (as in D/D Gn 48); Recites: (as in D/D Gn 48 & 49). Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (ii) Witnesses as in D/D Gn 48). 12 May 1720D/D Gn 50

Defeasance for payment of £3339.5s 4d on 15 Oct 1726, with interest; (i) Thomas Edwards (as in D/D Gn 4). to (ii) Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 1), Herbert Mackworth (as in D/D Gn 5) and William Mackworth Praed of Trerethoe (co Cornwall) esq: (as in D/D Gn 4); Recites: (1) 4; (2) Debt of £4000 William Mackworth Praed to Thomas Edwards; (3) Bond, 29 Sep 1729. Parties (as (ii) above) bound to Thomas Edwards for £2000 with interest. Signature and seals of Thomas Edwards and Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses Robert King, Nathaniel Goodwin, Pleydel Courteen). 14 Jul 1726D/D Gn 51

Conveyance as security against payment of a rent charge of £1500 upon manors; (i) Thomas Viscount Windsor, John Seward of Badsey (co Worcs) and Benjamin Hoare of London, goldsmith to (ii) Herbert Mackworth of Buntingdale (co Salop) esq: The manor and lordship of Cosmeston; in Lavernock; Recites: Lease and Release, for £1500, 1 & 2 Oct 1675. Philip earl of Pembroke, and wife Henrietta, to Sydney Godolphin, esq., (afterwards earl of Godolphin), and Robert earl of Sunderland: and (as D/D Gn 2 above). Signatures and seals of parties (i) above. Witnesses Thomas Bayley and Thomas Hawkins). 4 Jun 1731D/D Gn 52

Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff ; William Grosvenor (demandant); Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (tenant); Herbert Mackworth jun. (as in 8) (vouchee): 15 messuages, 20 gardens, 100 acres arable, 50 acres meadow, 100 acres moor, free fishing, common of pasture for cattle, common of turbary; in Roath, St Andrews and Cardiff, and rent £86 4s. 4d., from manors of Neath, Neath Ultra, Killebebill, Neath Citra, Britton, Avon Wallia, Kaergurwen and Tyr yr arll, and the boroughs and castles of Neath. 5 Apr 1758D/D Gn 53

Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release), for 10s.; (i) Molly Ann Mackworth of Gnoll Castle, widow, to marry (ii) Capel Hanbury of Pontypool (co. Mon) esq.; trustee (iii) John Coakley Lettsom of London, doctor of physic and Reverend Thomas Leyson of Bassaleg (co Mon), clerk: (a) Rectory, advowson, and tithes of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, (b) Manors of Neath Abbey, Neath Citra, Caegurwen, Neath Ultra, Kilybebill, Avon Wallia, Avon, Britton and Tyr yr Arll, (c) Messuages and lands in Aberavon, Baglan, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Glyncorrwg, Kilybebyll, Llangiwg, Llangyfelach, Llangynwyd and Neath; Recites: Will of Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, 26 Sep 1793. Signatures and seals of parties (i), (ii), and John C.L Witnesses John Philpot and Richard Geldard of Red Lion Square, Robert L Appleyard of Lincoln's Inn). 11 & 12 Apr 1797D/D Gn 54-55

Assignment of terms of 1000 years, 500 years and 1500 years, in trust for 10s; (i) Sir William Dolben of Finedon (co. Northants.), Bart; with consent of (ii) Capel Leigh and with Molly Ann (as in 17); to (iii) Robert Smith of Pontypool (co. Mon.), gent.; Recites: (i) 2, 50, 6 and 7; (2) Lease and Release, for £2000, 28 & 29 Apr. 1758. (i) Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) and s. Herbert. (ii) Wriothesley Digby and James Cotes (executors of William . lord Digby), and (iii) Henry. lord Digby. Farm at Longslow (co.Salop.); (3) Will of Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, 26 Sep. 1793. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses John Stone, Red Lion Square, Anna Maria Platt, and Thomas Prothero, attorney-at-law, of Ash (co. Mon.). 18 Aug 1803D/D Gn 56

Abstract of title to Gnoll estate. Capel Hanbury Leigh and wife Molly. (C.1810D/D Gn 57

Analysis of title of Henry John Grant to estate. (C.1824D/D Gn 58

Abstract of title, and abstract of earlier deeds and conveyances. Title of Henry John Grant to Gnoll estate. 1851-1857D/D Gn 59-107

Agreement to convey (Bargain and Sale), for £185,000; also Agreement to rescind contract; Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Edmund Morewood, and George Rogers, late of Steel year, Upper Thames Street, now of Dowgate Dock, Upper Thames Street, London, merchants: Manors of Neath Citra, Briton, Tyr-y-arll, Avon Wallia; boroughs of Avon and Neath; Rights of minerals under free common of Mynydd y Caera, in Llangynwyd; under Aberavon Marsh; adjoining waste lands in Baglan and Aberavon; under common of Blaenycwm Caeka in hamlet of Clyne; under South Wales Railway, and Melincrythan Chemical works in occupation of Messrs Gibbon, Gnoll Castle: and farms, messuages and lands (6843a.), in Neath, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Resolven, Baglan, Aberavon, Glyncorrwg, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, and Michaelston-super-Avon; Details in annexed schedules, not extracted). Signatures and seals of Edmund M., George R. Witnesses Richard Dawes of Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London, solicitor John Walker, William Bird). 2 June 1853; 25 Jan 1855D/D Gn 108-110

Agreement to lease from year to year, for yearly rent of £400; Henry. John Grant (as in 17), to Edmund Morewood and George Rogers late of Steel Yard, Upper Thomas Street, London, now of Dowgate Wharf, Upper Thames Street, London, merchant: Mansion called Gnoll castle, with garden, pleasure grounds; and messuage called Little Gnoll, with liberty to hunt, shoot and sport over Gnoll estate; lands called Cae Dany Gnoll, Gnoll field, Cae Meira, Lower Cymle Glo, Upper Cymle Glo, Graig Fach, and the Home Farm; in Neath. 25 Mar 1854. Signatures and seals of all partiesD/D Gn 109

Memorandum; and draft Agreement over sums of money owed and management of the estate; Henry John Grant (as in 17), with William Bullock Webster of 8 Adam Street, Adelphi (co. Middx.), agent and land steward to Henry John Grant: Gnoll estate; Covenants: William Bullock Walker to deliver statement of accounts to Henry John Grant, to pay £1668 10s by next May, to continue as land steward and receive rents and profits (other than sales of land or timber), and not to conclude treaty for sale of estate without consent of Henry John Grant. 24 Oct 1856; 1857D/D Gn 111-112

Lease for 7 years, for yearly rent of £250; also Surrender endorsed; Parties (as in 111): Mansion House called Gnoll Castle and lands (32a 9p), with timber; in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: William Bullock Walker to keep premises in repair, premises to be used as "a School or College for instruction of young men and for the purposes of applied science in connection therewith". 12 May 1857, 24 Aug 1857. Signatures and seals of both parties. Witnesses: Charles E Ward of Bristol, solicitor, Abel West of Wormleybury (co. Herts.), butlerD/D Gn 113

"Particulars of conveyances of various portions of the Gnoll Estate..", (see D/D Gn E/20). 1855-56D/D Gn 114-116

Epitomes of leases of Gnoll estate in Neath. 1853-58D/D Gn 117-119

Particulars of leases sent to C K Close, Gnoll estate office. 1869D/D Gn 120

List of deeds and documents sent to C E Thomas. 1881D/D Gn 121

Abstract of title to Gnoll estate in Neath. Edmund Lyons Evans-Thomas and Llewellyn Evan-Thomas. 1911D/D Gn 122

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

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

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