Will of Howell Powell of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent. Devising: to son Howell Powell: All lands in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath, except meadow called Gwain y Trallum to son Walter Powell: Lands called Abergwen frood, as held by Thomas William John; in Baglan Meadow called Gwain y Trallum; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; to son Richard Powell: Lands called Blaeneavan Vechan, as held by William Griffith in Baglan to daughters. Catherine and Susan: silver plate, brass, pewters, and household goods. Witnesses Edward Evans, Thomas Williams, John William Bowen, William David (copy). 25 Jan 1717/8

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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

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £60 William John David of Baglan, yeoman, wife Katherine and son John William, yeoman, to Howell Powell of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent Messuage of lands, garden, ground called Y byarth, a sheep house, a kiln, and lands, arable, meadow and pasture called Kae Gwyn, Kae yr Lloy, y Kae marle, Y Skibbor, 1/2 of close called y Kae Dan y Ty, meadow (4a.) called the Four Acres, land called Yr erw bach being part of a tenement of lands called Blan Avan; in Baglan. 6 Mar 1667/8. Marks and seal of William John David, wife Katherine, and son John William. Witnesses John Herbert, Hopkin Howell, David Price juniorD/D Gn 176

Will of Howell Powell of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent. Devising: to son Howell Powell: All lands in Neath and Llantwit-juxta-Neath, except meadow called Gwain y Trallum to son Walter Powell: Lands called Abergwen frood, as held by Thomas William John; in Baglan Meadow called Gwain y Trallum; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; to son Richard Powell: Lands called Blaeneavan Vechan, as held by William Griffith in Baglan to daughters. Catherine and Susan: silver plate, brass, pewters, and household goods. Witnesses Edward Evans, Thomas Williams, John William Bowen, William David (copy). 25 Jan 1717/8D/D Gn 177

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £120, and Covenant to levy a Fine; also Bond of even date Richard Powell of Swansea, shipwright, and wife Catherine, to Rowland Prichard of Swansea, gent. Lands called Blane Avan, with houses, barns, stables, stall, gardens, orchards, lands, arable, pasture, meadow, furze, and underwood; in Baglan. 20,21 Feb. 1737. Signature and seals of all parties. Witnesses Mary Prichard, Rowland Prichard junior, and Herbert PowellD/D Gn 178-179

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £80 Rowland Prichard, gent. (ptff.), Richard Powell, shipwright, and wife Catherine (defdts.) A messuage, a garden, an orchard, a barn, land (20a.), meadow (10a), pasture (10a.), wood and underwood (10a.), and furze and heath (10a.) (as in 178); in Baglan. 11 Apr 1738D/D Gn 180-181

Bonds for £80, £40 Parties (as in 178). 11 Sep 1740, 13 Feb 1740/1. Signature and seal of Richard Powell. Witnesses as in 178D/D Gn 182-183

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £360; also Bond of even date Richard Powell (as in 178, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 165) (As in 178). 27 & 28 Jun 1749. Signature and seals of Richard Powell. Witnesses James Sheppard, Gabriel PowellD/D Gn 184-186

Accounts Richard Powell (as in 178), to Mrs Margaret Prichard . 1737-1749D/D Gn 187

Account of sums paid by mortgages and bonds amounting to £45 4s 4d. n.d., 18th cent.D/D Gn 188

"Abstract of title of Capel Leigh, Esq., and Molly Ann his wife to a tenement called Blaen Avon in ye parish of Baglan in ye Coy of Glamorgan". 1811 Recites: 177-186D/D Gn 189

Quitclaim. Phelice verch Hopkin, widow with Richard, Griffith and John Morgan, yeomen, all of Baglan, to Jevan ap Jevan of Michaelston-super-Avan, gent. Tenement called Tir Brinkinaythoy (described more fully in 191); late in occupation of Phelice verch Hopkin, in Baglan) (Four marks and seals). Endorsed: witnesses Thomas (illegible), Jenkin Lyson, Phillip Griffith and John HerbertD/D Gn 190

Lease for one life, for yearly rent of 12d, 2 hens, and heriot of 5s Jevan ap Jevan of Michaelston upon Avan, gent., to Felice Hopkin of Baglan, widow A moiety of a tenement called Brynkynhuytch, with meadows, pastures, commons, feedings, and easements; in Baglan. Signature of Jevan ap Jevan; seal missing). Endorsed: witnesses Lewis Lloyd, clerk, Hoell ap Morgan, John David, William Lleyson; detailed description of boundaries). 1 Mar 1611/2D/D Gn 191

Lease for 1 life, for repayment of £40 debt John Lawrence of Baglan, gent., to son George Lawrence Land called Brynkinaithwydd; in Baglan. 29 Nov 1692. Signature and seal of John Lawrence. Witnesses Hopkin David senior and juniorD/D Gn 192

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for 10s, to make tenant to a precipe for a Common Recovery; (i) George Lawrence of Baglan, gent.; to (ii) David Thomas of Swansea, gent. (tenant) (iii) Thomas Williams of Cringell, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent. (demandant) Tenement called Bryncynaithwith (as in 190); in Baglan. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses John Llewelyn, Morgan Jenkins, William Watkins). 1&2 Aug 1716D/D Gn 193-194

Mortgage for 500 years, for £80; also Bond of even date, and later Affidavit by George L. that lands are free from encumbrances George Lawrence (as in 193), to Margaret Thomas of Swansea, spinster (As in 190). 19 Nov, 16 Dec 1724. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses Frs. Knoyse William WatkinsD/D Gn 195-198

Assignment of Mortgage (195), for £80; (i) Margaret Thomas (as in 195); (ii) George Lawrence late of Baglan, now of Neath, gent.; to (iii) Isaac Seacombe of Swansea, mariner (As in 190). 5 Nov 1729. Recites: 195. Signatures and seals of all parties) (As in 195, and John Richards). Also counterpartD/D Gn 199-200

Bond for £40 George Lawrence (as in 199), to Isaac Seacombe (as in 199). 6 Nov 1732. Signature and seal of George Lawrence. Witnesses John Richards, William WatkinsD/D Gn 201

Assignment of Mortgage, for £114 2s 8d; (i) Phillip Powell of Oystermouth (nephew and executor. of Isaac Seacombe); and (ii) George Lawrence (as in 199) to (iii) Edward Clement of Reynoldston, mercer (As in 190). 24 Aug 1738. Signature and seal of Phillip Powell, George Lawrence. Witnesses William and Mary WatkinsD/D Gn 202

Probate of Will of George Lawrence (as in 199), now yeoman Devising to wife Rebecca, for life: (As in 190) She to pay his debts out of revenue from timber and coal, then to son John, but if he should die without issue before his marriage, property to be sold, and money divided into three parts, between son of brother Edward, the children of daughter of brother William, and the children of daughter of sister Joan Executrix: wife Rebecca Lawrence. Witnesses Mary and David William, William Leyson). 15 Sep 1741, proved 21 Sep 1743D/D Gn 203

Will of George Lawrence (copy of 203) and Will of his widow Rebecca; reciting death of son John, without heirs, and appointing brother-in-law, William Lawrence and neighbour David Williams of Neath, carpenter, to be trustees to dispose of property (As in 190) Bequeathing personal estate to William Lawrence. 19 Sep 1741, 17 Nov 1751D/D Gn 204

Bond for £20 John Lawrence of Neath, gent., and mother Rebecca, to David Rees of Neath, gent. 1 Jun 1747. Signatures and seals of John and Rebecca Lawrence. Witness W. GwynD/D Gn 205

Assignment of Mortgage, for £81; (i) Edward Clement of Llangennith, gent.; with consent of (ii) William Lawrence of Neath, gent., and David William of Neath, carpenter; to (iii) David Rees of Neath, gent. (As in 190) (recites 202-204). 2 Dec 1752. Signatures and seals of Edward Clement and David William, mark and seal of William Lawrence. Witnesses Gabriel Powell, James ShepardD/D Gn 206

Accounts. William Lawrence and David Williams (executors of Will of Rebecca Lawrence), to David Rees. 1747-1753D/D Gn 207

Assignment of Mortgage, for £84; also Promissory Note for £19 7s 0d from William Lawrence (on behalf of his grandson William Hopkin), to Daniel Jones, who assigns it to Herbert Mackworth; (i) David Rees (as in 206); with consent of (ii) William Lawrence and David William (as in 206); to (iii) Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (As in 190) Recites: 199, 202-204, 206. 9 Jan 1753. Signatures and seals of David Rees, David William, mark and seal of William Lawrence. Witnesses Hopkin Llewellyn, Robert Thomas, William CrossD/D Gn 208/1-2

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £360 William Lawrence and David William (as in 206), to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (As in 190) Recites: 199, 202-204, 206, 208. 12 )ct 1753. Signature and seals of David William; mark and seal of William Lawrence. Witnesses John Gwynne, William CrossD/D Gn 209

Bond for £80 Richard Powel of Swansea to Morgan Llewellyn of Neath, both gents. 26 Apr 1757. Signature and seal of Richard Powell. Witnesses Ann Jones, Mazod LucasD/D Gn 210

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £50 for 5 years Walter Powell of Swansea, shipwright, to Griffith Jenkins of Hendrewen, Llangynwyd, gent A messuage and lands called Abergwenfrood in occupation of Richard Thomas; in Baglan, and Meadow called Gwayn Trallong; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 25 and 26 Mar 1760. Signature and seal of Walter Powell. Witnesses Elias Jenkins, Thomas WilliamsD/D Gn 211-212

Assignment of Bond (210), for £44 3s Morgan Llewellin (as in 210), to Griffith Jenkins (As in 211). 26 May 1762. Signature and seal of Morgan Llewellin. Witnesses Mary Jenkins, Edward EdwardsD/D Gn 213

Assignment of Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £283 1s 4d; (i) Griffith Jenkins (as in 211); with consent of (ii) Walter Powell (as in 212); to (iii) Elias Jenkins of Swansea, gent. (As in 211). 19, 20 Feb 1764 Recites: 211, 212. Signature and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses David Bowen, David Rogers, Mary Jenkins, Hopkin MorganD/D Gn 214-215

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £296 3s 6d Walter Powell (as in 211), to Elias Jenkins (as in 214) (As in 211). 31 Mar 1764. Recites: 211, 212, 214, 215. Signature and seal of Walter Powell. Witnesses Anthony Doone, William DaviesD/D Gn 216

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £300; also Bond of even date Elias Jenkins (as in 214), to William Walter of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman (As in 211). Signature and seal of Elias Jenkins. Witness David WilliamsD/D Gn 217-219

"A Schedule of Deeds and writing Delivered Mr. William Cross for the Use of Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) to compleats his Purchase of Abergwenfrwd ..". 28 Jul 1777. Recites: 216-219. Witnesses Richard Thomas, Hugh ThomasD/D Gn 220-222

Accounts, for £283 1s 4d ; Walter Powell with Griffith Jenkins. 1760-1764D/D Gn 223

Accounts for £18 David Watkin with Griffith Jenkins. 1769. Signature of David Watkin. Witnesses William JenkinsD/D Gn 224

Agreement to sell, for £2100 Elias Jenkins (as in 214), with Edward Robson, as agent for Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 211), and (As in 232). 25 Feb 1777. Signature of Elias JenkinsD/D Gn 225

Conveyance (Lease and Release, also draft Release), for £2,100; also Bond of even date and wrapper; (i) William Walter (as in 217); and (ii) Elias Jenkins (as in 214); to Sir Herbert Mackworth of Gnoll, Bart (As in 225). 28,29 Oct 1777. Recites: 217-219. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (ii. Witnesses T. TuckerD/D Gn 226-230

Lease for 31 years, for yearly rent of £10 Rees Howell of Glyncorrwg, yeoman, to Howel Thomas of Baglan, yeoman A messuage and lands called Tonmawr; in Baglan; Covenants: Timber rights to Rees H., Howel T. to keep premises in repair. 4 Jan 1766. Mark and seal of Rees Howell. Witnesses Griffith Thomas, Morgan David, Mary HowellD/D Gn 232

Assignment of Lease (232). for £12 Howell (sic) Thomas (as in 232), to Elias Jenkins (as in 214) (As in 232). 22 Feb 1771. Signature and seal of Howell Thomas. Witnesses Llewelyn Bowen, Rowland TaylorD/D Gn 233

Lease (sum left blank) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Robert Parsons and Charles Strange of Baglan Lodge, Baglan, gents Engine House and land covered with water; Llantwit Lower Recites: (i) Neath Canal Act 1791; (2) Lease, 25 May 1839, Parties as above, Minerals under lands Bryncynheithwythin. Cefn y fan and Abercregan in Baglan and Glynncorrwg and land for £1 per acre used for a mineral railway. 1842. Not executed). Also counterpartD/D Gn 234-235

Memorandum for Agreement to lease minerals, for 21 years; Thomas Sturge to take over Lease for Messrs Parsons and Strange (as in 234 (2), for sleeping yearly rent of £300 and 6d per ton royalty Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Thomas Sturge, esq. (As in 234). 20 Sep 1843D/D Gn 236-239

Demise for 999 years, for £2180; (i) George Clarence of Lypstone Cottage, near Plymouth (co. Devon), gent., and wife Edith; and (ii) William Young Rees late of Tonmawr, Baglan, now of Blaengwernfrwd in Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; to (iii) Thomas Sturge of New Kent Road (co. Surrey), merchant Plantation and fields called Cae ddu y ty, Cae Clover and Gwain Ton Mawr with all minerals and veins of coal; in Baglan. 12 Apr 1844D/D Gn 240

Letter Robert Osborne to Messrs Weymouth and Green, concerning railway and mineral leases in Baglan. 23 May 1846D/D Gn 241

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £14; (i) Henry John Grant (as in 17), to (ii) John Francis Weymouth, and Frederick Green of Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London, gents. Land which has recently been planted, now intersected by the Tonmawr Railway (20a.1r.36p), and 2 quarries called Kitcoed Quarry, with all timber and trees; in Baglan. 20, 23 May 1846. Signature and seal of all parties. Witnesses W W Webb of Bristol, clerk to Osborne Ward and Co., solicitors). Also CounterpartD/D Gn 242-243

Lease for 21 years, for yearly rent of £100 Parties (as in 242) Messuages and lands called Abergwenfrwd Farm (118a.1r.12p); and messuages and lands forming part of Bryn-cyn-hairthwyth Farm (189a.1r.29p); in Baglan . 20 May 1846. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses (as in 242) and W C Greenop of London, clerk). Also CounterpartD/D Gn 244-245

Demise for 99 years, for £75, and peppercorn rent Parties (as in 242) Piece of land used for Tonmawr Railway, with erections, watercourses, springs, also use of railway with right to levy tolls; in Baglan, Glyncorrwg, and Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 20 May 1846. Signature and seals of Henry Grant. Witnesses George Dods of Little Gnoll, NeathD/D Gn 246

Letter, enclosing Agreement for arranging differences over land Parties (as in 242) (As in 242-246). 27 Oct 1849. Signature of John WeymouthD/D Gn 247

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £400 William Young Rees (as in 240), to Henry John Grant (as in 17) Mountain land call Wain llwyd: in Baglan. 18 May 1848. Signature and seal of William Young Rees. Witnesses John Donague, of Neath, clerk to Mr. CuthbertsonD/D Gn 248

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £6 Henry John Grant (as in 17) to Thomas Curtis Michaelston Higher, farmer A cottage with garden (24p.) (as on plan), land (25 sq. ft.) adjoining south pine end of cottage, and croft (1r.16p), with liberty to work for stones; in Baglan; Covenants: Thomas Curtis to insure premises with a London firm and keep them in good repair. 10 Apr 1857. Mark and seal of Thomas Curtis. Witnesses Alfred F. Watts, Accountant, Gadlys House, NeathD/D Gn 249

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

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

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

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

Deed, parish unidentifiedDD Gn/9/hub

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Records relating to industryDD Gn/I/hub

Gnoll Estate manorial recordsDD Gn/M/hub

Gnoll Estate, miscellaneousDD Gn/X/hub