Agreement to convey, for £80 William Edward (as in 254), with Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (As in 254). 23 Jul 1750. Mark of William Edward; signature of Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses William Cross, Leyson Hopkins

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Will of Hopkin Howell of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman, Devising : to sons Edward and Joseph Hopkin (if they pay to wife (their mother) Margaret 20s and 12d each to nieces) Messuage and lands called Coed Escob; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Bequeathing to wife Margaret best bed in house with bedclothes and iron kettle; to son William one cow; to son Hopkin 1 heifer and 20 head of sheep each out of flock that graze at Lletty Mawr; and to daughter Alice Hopkin: 10 head of sheep Executors.: sons Edward and Joseph Hopkin. 26 Feb 1724/5; proved 7 June 1725. Witnesses David Walter, Hopkin David, Morgan Griffiths [Copy from Consistory Court at LlandaffD/D Gn 253

Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release), for £30; (i) William Edward, yeoman, to (ii) David Evan Jenkin, yeoman; (iii) Joan Jenkin, spinster, daughter of (ii); all of Llantwit-juxta-Neath; on marriage of (i) and (iii) Moiety of messuage and lands called Coed Escob, with houses, orchards, stables, barns, gardens, ways and watercourses; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 25, 26 May 1749. Signature and seal of Joan Jenkin: mark and seals of William Edward, David Jenkin. Witnesses Thomas Morrice, Richard PowellD/D Gn 254-255

Agreement to convey, for £80 William Edward (as in 254), with Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (As in 254). 23 Jul 1750. Mark of William Edward; signature of Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses William Cross, Leyson HopkinsD/D Gn 256

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £80; also Bond of even date William Edward (as in 254), and wife Joan, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) (As in 254). 26, 27 Aug 1751. Marks and seals of William and Joan Edward. Witnesses Gabriel Powell, James ShepardD/D Gn 257-259

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £74 Joseph Hopkin of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) A Messuage and lands called Coed Escob Bach; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 26, 27 Dec 1759. Signature and seal of Joseph Hopkin. Witnesses missingD/D Gn 260-261

Attested copies of deeds relating to Cringell in Llantwit-juxta-Neath, viz: (1) Pre-nuptial Settlement, for £40, 18 May 1716 (i) William Jenkin of Kringell, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent., to marry Ann daughter of (ii) Evan Davies of Havedre, Baglan, gent.; trustee (iii) Thomas Williams of Kringell, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent.; (2) Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £140, 12 & 13 Jun 1750 and Final Concord 30 Aug. 1750. William Jenkin, sen. of Kringell, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent., and wife Ann, to son William of Baglan, gent. (3) Conveyance (Lease and Release) for 5s, and Exemplification of Common Recovery, 27 & 28 Feb., 21 Apr. 1783 (i) Mary Jenkins of Llangynnor (co. Carms) spinster (daughter of William J. (as in (2) (vouchee); with (ii) William Bonnell of Carmarthen, gent. (tenant); (iii) Morgan Thomas of Norfolk Street (co. Middx.), gent. (demandant) (4) Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release), for £400, 11 & 12 Jun 1786, and Further Settlement, 3 Nov. 1787. (i) Jeremiah Davies, clerk, to marry (ii) Mary Jenkins, spinster, both of Llangynnor (co. Carms.); trustees (iii) William Jones of Newcastle, gent., and William Davies of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent. 1716-1787D/D Gn 262-271

Conveyance (Lease and Release), of life interest of Jeremiah Davies for £500 Revd Jeremiah Davies of Llanelly (co. Carms), to Sir Robert Mackworth (as in 12) Messuage and lands called Cringell, formerly called Cringell Selwi Vechan and Cefn Cringell, late in occupation of Richard Gwillim, then of Sir Herbert Mackworth, Bart (now decd) now in occupation of William Davies, cordwainer; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath Recites: Pre-nuptial Settlement, 11 & 12 Jun 1786, and Further Settlement, 3 Nov. 1787 ( as in 262-271) limiting interest of Jeremiah Davies to his life, then in default of issue to William Jenkin (Half-brother of Mary Davies, wife of Jeremiah Davies) plumber and glazier, and heirs in default to David Jenkin (brother of William Jenkin), and heirs in default to heirs of William Jenkin (father of Mary Davies); daughter of Mary Davies, Jan 1788, without issue. 18 & 19 May 1792. Signature and seal of Jeremiah Davies. Witnesses Thomas Lewis of Llandeilo (co. Carms.) attorney, D. Prytherch, his clerkD/D Gn 272-273

Release to make a tenant to the precipe for suffering a Common Recovery for 5s; (i) Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, Bart (as in 12), and David Jenkins of Llanelly (co. Carms.), currier (vouchees); (ii) Thomas Lewis of Llandeilo Vawr (co. Carms.),gent. (demandant); and (iii) William Gwyn of Neath, gent. (tenant) (As in 272). 26 July 1793. Signatures and seals of parties (i) and (iii. Witnesses Edward Robson of Neath, and Hugh Evans jun. of LlandeiloD/D Gn 274

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £400, of a reversion in fee expectant on death of Revd Jeremiah Davies (as in 272); David Jenkins (as in 276), to Sir Robert Mackworth (as in 12) (As in 272); Recites: 272-274. 16, 17 Sep 1793. Signature and seal of David Jenkins. Witnesses Thomas Lewis of Llandeilo (co. Carms.), attorney, and clerk, John PriceD/D Gn 275-277

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £21 Elias Jenkins (as in 214), to William Rees of Monmouth, gent. A meadow called Gwayn y Trallong in occupation of William Rees; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 27, 28 Sep 1768. Signature and seal of Elias Jenkins. Witnesses David Morgan, Jeaffreyson HollandD/D Gn 278-279

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £1,362 17s 5d. William Rees, late of Cardiff, now of the Strand (co. Middx.), gent., to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 278). 18, 19 Sep 1778. Signature and seal of William Rees. Witnesses Richard Jones of Castle Yard, Holborn, London and his clerk, Charles MorganD/D Gn 280-281

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for 10s., and Covenant to suffer and lead the uses of a Recovery; (i) William Rees (vouchee); (ii) Elias Rees (tenant), both of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman; and (iii) George Lawrence of Baglan, yeoman (demandant) A tenement of land called Blane Twrch, with all houses, barns, stables, gardens, orchards, lands, meadows, pasture, woods, furze, heaths, commons of pasture and turbary, wastes, ways, watercourses, now in occupation of William Rees; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 2 & 3 Mar 1719. Mark and seal of William Rees; signature and seals of Elias Rees, and George Lawrence. Witnesses Walter Powell, Rebecca Lawrence and Jestin WilliamsD/D Gn 282-283

Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff Parties (as in 282, 283) (As in 282). 14 Apr 1719D/D Gn 284

Pre-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release (Lease for a year missing), for £200; (i) Elias Rees of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent, and s. William; to marry (ii) Gwenllian Jenkins of Glyncorrwg, spinster (daughter of late Owen Jenkins); (iii) David Rees of Neath, gent., and Rees Jenkins of Hensol, gent. (trustees); Blaen Twrch (as in 282). 17 Feb 1747. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses John Lawrence, William Gwyn, Richard Jones, and John PralphD/D Gn 285

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £200 Thomas Tyler of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, gent., and wife Gwenllian (formerly wife of William Rees (as in 285), to her son William Rees of Cardiff, gent. (As in 282); Recites : 285. 1 Jan 1772. Signatures and seals of Thomas and Gwellian Tyler. Witnesses Richard Jenkins, Richard SmithD/D Gn 286

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £400 William Rees (as in 286), to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 282). 5, 6 Sep 1776. Signature and seal of William Rees. Witnesses William Cross, T. TuckerD/D Gn 287-288

Mortgage, for £40, interest of 48s. each year for lives of Leyson Price and wife Christian Leyson Price of Neath, gent., and wife Christian, to John Hutton of Llangynwyd, clerk, and wife Cisill A fourth part of messuage and lands called Forch y Nant, as held by Margaret Meyricke; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 27 Mar 1674. Signatures and seals of Leyson P. and wife. Witnesses R Powell, Godwin Lewis, clerk, David Jones. John James, Gervase Powell, and Thomas JohnD/D Gn 289

Release from Mortgage (289), for £40 Parties (as in 289) (As in 289); Recites: 289. 5 Jun 1675. Signatures and seals (as in 289. Witnesses Walter Evans, Mary Evans, Thomas David, and Theophilus HopkinsD/D Gn 290

Covenant to levy a Fine, for £51 John William of Bettws, weaver, and wife Mary to John Hutton (as in 289) (As in 289). 8 May 1679. Marks and seals of John William and wife, who signs "M.P." for Maria Powell. Witnesses W. Evans, Theophilus Hopkins, Jenkin William, Thomas EvansD/D Gn 291

Mortgage, for £60, and later Release Bartholemew Hutton, gent., and sister Margaret Hutton, spinster, both of Llangynwyd, to John William Bowen of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, gent. A messuage and lands called Forch y Nant; in Llantwit-juxta-neath. 9 Apr 1707; 3 Oct. 1712. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Thomas Williams, William Brown, Edward Howell, George Hutton, Leyson William, William John, and Hopkin ThomasD/D Gn 292-293

Post-nuptial Settlement (Lease and Release), for £50; (i) George Hutton of Neath and wife Mary; (ii) Andrew Jones of Neath, gent., and David Pralph of Neath, apothecary (trustees); (iii) Fortescue Broadber of Neath, gent. (father of Mary Hutton) (As in 292). 22, 23 Feb 1722/3. Signatures and seals of Fortescue Broadber and George Hutton. Witnesses Gabriel Powell, Thomas Mathias, and William ThomasD/D Gn 294-295

Mortgage (Lease and Release (Release missing), for 500 years, for £100 George Hutton (as in 294), to Dorothy Somerset of Queens Square (co. Middx.), widow (As in 292). 27 Nov 1733. Signatures and seal of George Hutton. Witnesses Gabriel Powell, William Powell, Thomas Powell, and John JeffreysD/D Gn 296

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £100 Richard Jenkins (ptff.), George Hutton and wife Mary (defdts.) A messuage, a garden, 2a. land, 6a. meadow, 6a. pasture, and 30a furze and heath; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 7 Apr 1739D/D Gn 297-298

Mortgage (Lease and Release), for £170; also Bond of even date George and Mary Hutton (as in 294), to Richard Jenkins of Glyncorrwg, gent. (As in 292). 2 & 3 Oct. 1738. Signatures and seals of George and Mary Hutton. Witnesses William Gwyn, J. GwynD/D Gn 299-301

Mortgage (Lease and Release (Lease for a year missing), for £320 Richard Jenkins of Glyncorrwg, gent. (executor of father Richard Jenkins), to sister Margaret Jenkins, spinster Messuage and lands, formerly in occupation of David William, mason; in Llantrisant (As in 292); in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 27 Jan 1741/2. Signature of Richard Jenkins. Witnesses Griffith Morgan, Evan MorganD/D Gn 302

Conveyance (Lease and Release), and Assignment of Mortgage, for £182 9s 4d., from parties (i) and (ii), £617 from party (iii); with Covenant to levy a Fine; also a Bond of even date; (i) Griffith Jenkins of Hendrewen, Llangynwyd, esq. (son of Richard Jenkins (as in 302); (ii) William Cross of Neath, gent., and wife Margaret and (iii) George Hutton of Neath, gent.; to (iv) Herbert Mackworth (as in 8) (As in 292); Recites: 297-302. 2, 3 Aug 1770. Signatures and seals of parties (i), (ii) and (iii. Witnesses William Jenkins, William LawrenceD/D Gn 303-305

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £240 Herbert Mackworth, esq., (ptff.), William Cross and wife Margaret and George Hutton (defdts) A messuage, 2 gardens, an orchard, 20a. arable, 20a meadow, 20a. pasture, 10a wood and underwood, and 50a furze and heath; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 6 Apr 1771D/D Gn 306-307

Conveyance (Lease and Release), and Deed to make a tenant to the precipe for suffering a Common Recovery, for 5s.; (i) George Hutton sen. and jun. of Neath, gents (vouchees); (ii) Elias Jenkins and Thomas Williams, both of Neath, gents. (tenants); (iii) Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (demandant) (As in 292). 13 & 14 Mar 1783. Signatures and seals of George H. sen. and jun. Witnesses Henry Thomas, coroner and T. TuckerD/D Gn 308-309

Exemplification of Common Recovery, enrolled at Cardiff Parties (as in 309) A messuage, a tenement, a barn, a stable, a cowhouse, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 50a. arable, 50a meadow, 50a pasture, 10a. wood and underwood, and 200a. furze and heath; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 21 Apr 1783D/D Gn 310

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £800 George Hutton senior and junior (as in 308), to Sir Herbert Mackworth (as in 227) (As in 292). 13 & 14 May 1723. Signatures and seals of George Hutton sen. and jun. Witnesses Henry Thomas of Neath, coroner, T. Tucker of Neath, accountantD/D Gn 311-312

Will of Richard Seys of Swansea, esq. Bequeathing and devising; freehold estates and personalty to wife, for life, then to sister Catherine: Lands called Tyr y velin, Vatch Kilfrew, Dan y rhew; (parish not given) but if she cuts timber sister Rachel to have 1/3 of profits to sister Rachel, £10, and: Lands called Caenewidd and Keven Saison; Llantwit-juxta-Neath; to nephew John Llewellin:. Other lands, in Llantwit-juxta-Neath and Eglwyd Brewis to godson Evan Seys jun. Farm called Tewgood; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; and House and Smith's forge; in Boverton (Llantwit Major). 30 Jan, proved 28 Feb 1746/7. Witnesses John France, John Collins, and Gabriel Powell [Copy, taken from Prerogative Court of CanteburyD/D Gn 313

Lease for 31 years, for 5s for every way of coal and culm to be worked out Catherine Butler, widow, and Rachel Seys, spinster, both of Swansea, to Richard Bevan of Neath, surgeon Mines and seams of coal and culm under lands called Keven y Saison and Rhydynog; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: Richard Bevan to keep mines in repair, and to have sufficient number of pillars to support roof of underground workings. 23 Aug 1766. Signatures and seals of Catherine Butler, and Rachel Seys. Witnesses Daniel Shewen, William JenkinD/D Gn 314

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £21 3s. Rachel Seys, to Richard Bevan (both as in 314) Lands called Ken Saison and Rhydynog Vawr; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants; Richard Bevan to keep premises in repair, and to have liberty to cut down trees and underwood. 24 Nov 1769. Signature and seal of Rachel Seys. Witnesses Rees Davies of Neath, surgeon, and John GwynD/D Gn 315

Will of Rachel Seys (as in 314) Devising to niece Margaret Higginson, for life, then to her heirs: all freehold lands (unspecified); to Iltid Thomas of Swansea, gent. all lease hold lands and personal estate [unspecified) Executor: Iltid Thomas. 18 May 1770; proved 3 July 1770. Witnesses Ann Vaughan, David Prichard, James Davis [Copy, from Prerogative Court of CanterburyD/D Gn 316

Assignment of Leases (314, 315) for £1,000 Richard Bevan (as in 314), to Herbert Mackworth (as in 8) (As in 314 & 315); Recites: 314, 315. 3 Dec 1772. Signature and seal of Richard Bevan. Witnesses D. Prichard, John DaviesD/D Gn 317

Assignment of Lease, for £400 Illtid Thomas (executor of Will of Rachel Seys), to Robert Nelson, both of Swansea, gents. Lands called Keven Saison; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath Recites: 316. 1772. Signature and witnesses, as in 317D/D Gn 318

Assignment of Lease, for £400 Robert Nelson (as in 318), to Herbert Mackworth (as in 8) (As in 318) Recites: 318. 3 Apr 1773. Signature and seal of Robert Nelson. Witnesses, as in 317D/D Gn 319

Confirmation of Assignment of Leases (317), for 5s. Richard Bevan (as in 314), to Sir Robert Humphrey Mackworth, Bart (as in 12) (As in 317). 2 Jul 1792. Signature and seals of both parties. Witnesses Thomas Morgan and Penderry, Swansea, William Gwyn of Neath, attorneyD/D Gn 320

"Abstract of Title of Capel Leigh Esq., and Molly Ann his wife to a Leasehold Tenement called Keven Saison and Rhydynog in the parish of Llantwit-juxta-Neath..". 1811. Recites: 313-320D/D Gn 321

Mortgage, for £250 (copy) William Bourdon of Neath, gent., and wife Ann, to Phillip Williams of Duffryn, gent. Three messuages and lands called Kringall, Brinkily Berrlan, and Lloyn y Fynnon, in occupation of Jennet Howell and Elizabeth Rees, widows; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 5 Nov 1703. Signatures of William and Ann Bourdon. Witnesses Leyson Llewelyn, Leyson Williams and J. GriffithsD/D Gn 322

Lease for 90 years, for 20s Evan Lewis of Cryngalt, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 5) Lower part of meadow called Gwain Issa (3r.)., part of Bryna Kile y Berrlan, through which a watercourse is now cut, adjacent N., W and S., lands of Herbert M. called Lettyr Gynny and Harley, and E. the upper part of Gwain Issa, with liberty to Herbert Mackworth to make a sewer or gutter to his fish pond; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 9 Nov 1744. Signature and seal of Herbert Mackworth. Witnesses Joseph Hepwood, Leyson HopkinsD/D Gn 323

Conveyance (Lease and Release), for £2,000; and Release to indemnify and protect lands; also Bond of even date Phillip Williams of Duffryn and wife Catherine, to Herbert Mackworth (as in 8) Conveying: A messuage and lands called Brin Kill y Berllan; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath As security for:- Land called Tyr y Mynydd, Cross Wain, and Ffarm Goch; in Radyr (as in 624). 24 Mar 1772. Signatures and seals of Phillip and Catherine Williams. Witnesses Iltid Thomas, John EvansD/D Gn 324-327

Final Concords, enrolled at Cardiff, for £120 Herbert Mackworth (ptff.), Phillip Williams and wife Catherine (defdts.) Three messuages, 2 cottages, 3 gardens, an orchard, 60a. arable, 50a. meadow, 100a. pasture, 150a. furze and heath; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 11 Apr 1772D/D Gn 328-329

Lease for 21 years, for £3, and yearly rent of 20s Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to William Coles of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, ironmaster, and Thomas Lewis of Neath, gent. A meadow ground (containing 3/4a.), called Tylerdwr where locks have been for navigation by boats and barges; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; . 1 Sep 1760 Signature and seals of Thomas Lewis, William Coles [No witnessesD/D Gn 330

Lease for 31 years, for 5s, and yearly rent of 12d for every weigh of coals Elizabeth Phillips of Penrowtin, widow, to Sir Humphrey Mackworth (as in 1) All veins of coal and mines under waste ground, called Cryngalt Common; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 15 Oct 1702. Signature and seal of Eliza Phillips. Witnesses Thomas Hawkins, Arthur John, butcher, and Elizabeth Pritchard, servantD/D Gn 331

Lease for 99 years, or lives of Elias Jenkins, sons and daughter Lewis Jenkins, Llewelyn Jenkins and Margaret Jenkins, for £50, yearly rent of 10s, 2 fat capons or 1s 8d in lieu, a day's mowing in hay harvest or 12d, a days reaping in corn harvest or 1s 4d, keeping a beast in winter, or 7s, heriot of the best beast of £4, suit of court and mill or 3s 4d, hauling one ton of timber with horses and oxen from Hyrola, Glynneath, to the bank of Neath or to the Gnoll or 10s, planting one hundred acorns or young oaks or 5s, and the payment of a moidore of 27s at the drawing up of the Lease Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Elias Jenkins of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman A messuage and lands called Blaen gwayn y Duffrin and Blaen y cwm gwenfrod, with meadows, ways and easements: in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenants: timber and mineral rights to Herbert Mackworth; Elias Jenkins may sink pits for coal for his own use, not for sale. 15 Sep 1735. Signature and seal of Elias Jenkins). Endorsed; witnesses Richard Cole junior, Leyson Hopkins, Pleydel Courteen and Joseph Hopwood; memorandum of release from wintering beast or 7s, 22 Nov 1735D/D Gn 332

Demise for lives of Elias Jenkins, son Llewelyn Jenkins, and daughters Margaret and Catherine Jenkins, for yearly rent of £4, and duties (as in 332) Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Elias Jenkins (as in 332) Lands called Ty dy and Craig Arhod; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 23 Aug 1738. Signature and seals of Elias Jenkins. Witnesses Mary and Pleydell Courteen; memorandum of release as in 332D/D Gn 333

Lease for 99 years or lives of Margaret Jenkins, son Lewis (aged 25), and son. Elias (aged 12), for yearly rent of £15, a couple of fat capons, a day in corn harvest, a day in hay harvest, suit of court and mill, heriot of best beast or 40s; on Surrender of former Lease, and £30 Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Margaret Jenkins of Blaengwenffrwd, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, widow Messuage and lands late in occupation of Phillip Thomas, called Blaengwenffrwd: in Llantwit-juxta-Neath Recites: Lease to Samuel Llewellyn of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath for lives of wife Catherine, daughter Margaret, and son Llewelyn, 17 Jan 1721/2; Covenants: timber and mineral rights to Herbert Mackworth; Margaret Jenkins to have plough boot, cart boot, rail boot, house boot, fire boot and timber for repairs; one hundred oak, ash, elm or sycamore of three years' growth to be delivered to Herbert Mackworth (who will pay 1s), or 2s 6d. in lieu; no coal or iron to be taken from premises for use in making iron; long tract of hedging and ditching between above lands and lands late of George Lawrence to be maintained by Herbert Mackworth; . 27 Oct 1759. Mark and seal of Margaret Jenkins. Witnesses William Cross, Thomas EliasD/D Gn 334

Lease for 99 years, or lives of Llewelyn Bowen, son John (aged 8), and son Rees (aged 5), for yearly rent of 1s, duties (as in 332), heriot of 2s 6d, and suit of court and mill Herbert Mackworth (as in 5), to Llewelyn Bowen of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman Land (6a.) called Cefn Morfydd; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenant: fishing, hunting, timber and mineral rights to Herbert Mackworth: Herbert Mackworth to have liberty of passage over land; Llewelyn Bowen to build enclosing wall five feet high, two feet broad Recites: Lease for 99 years or lives of Llewelyn, John and Rees Bowen, George Venables Vernon of Briton Ferry, esq., to Llewelyn Bowen, of land called Tor y Mynydd, in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1 May 1760. Signature and seal of Llewelyn Bowen). Endorsed: witnesses John Jenkins, William Cross; Memorandum that Llewelyn Bowen is to make gate for entry onto landD/D Gn 335

Demise for lives of William Davies (aged 20), John Dods (aged 12), and Howell Johnson (aged 11), for yearly rent of £2, heriot of £2, and suit of court and mill Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Howell David of Llantwit-juxta-Neath, yeoman Two cottages and gardens on part of a farm called Tonna; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 5 Jan 1841. Signature and seal of both parties. Witnesses W T Thomas, clerk to Mr Coke of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 336

Articles of Agreement to lease for one year, for yearly rent of £7 John Carmichael, as land agent acting for Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Matthew Whittington of Tonna (description not given) Lands now in occupation of Matthew Whittington, called the Pandy Coyd field; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; Covenant: Matthew Whittington to manure land with at least 20 tons of farm manure, 25 tons of ashes or 4 cwt of Peruvian guano. 19 Mar 1851. Signatures of John Carmichael, Matthew WhittingtonD/D Gn 337

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £400; (i) Revd Thomas Gronow of 21 Carlton Hill East, St. John's Wood, London, to (ii) Henry John Grant (as in 17), (iii) William Llewellyn of Neath, gent. A field and close of land called Wain y Gors, part of farm called Cringell, with a cottage; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 5 Jul 1856. Signature and seal of Revd Thomas Gronow. Witnesses Richard Davies of 19 Abbey Road, St. John's Wood, London, surgeonD/D Gn 338

Conveyance (Bargain and Sale), for £160 Nash Vaughan Edwards Vaughan of Rheola, esq., to Henry John Grant (as in 17), and Charles Edward Ward of Bristol, gent. A piece of land in Clyne, surrounded by a farm called Ynis dovenant; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 23 Jul 1856. Signature and seal of Nash Vaughan. Witnesses Charles E. Close, agent to Mr VaughanD/D Gn 339

Assignment of Demise, for £20 Thomas Llewelyn of Clyn Gwillim, Llantwit-juxta-Neth, yeoman, to Henry John Grant (as in 17), and Charles Edward Ward (as in 339) A piece of meadow land called Wayn ycha, part of Ynis Dovenant Farm; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath Recites: Demise, for 99 years, 21 Sep. 1807. Lord Vernon to Evan Llewelyn (father of Thomas Llewelyn). 30 Nov 1857. Signature and seal of Thomas Llewelyn. Witnesses David Randall of Neath, solicitorD/D Gn 340

Exchange under "Inclosure Exchange Acts" Henry John Grant (as in 17), with William Jones of Tynyrheol near Neath, gent. Part of Craig Pencaefelin and part of Craig Letty Davidd (24a.14p), part of Ynistenfant farm called Wain Ycha (12a.2r.18p.) part of Tyr Aberclydach Isha called Gwain Shon y Gof (2a.1r.14p.) Gwern Henllan (11a.2r.23p.), part of Tynyrheol farm including part of Cae Pebyll (3a.1r.133/4p.), Dygoed (3a.3r.25p.), part of Cae Glas Mawr (4a.1r.39p.), part of Cae Glas Bach (1a. 36p.), part of Cae Melyn (4a.1r.12p.), part of Cae Glas Mawr (1r.21p.) part of Cae Glas Bach (1a.1r.24p.), part of Cae Melyn (38p.) part of Cae Pebyll (1a.2r.31/4p.), parts of Blaentwrch farm, Henllan Isha farm and Henllan Ycha farm (all amounting to 226s.2r); in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 6 Dec 1860. Signatures and seal of G. Ridley and G. Derby, Inclosure Commissioners)D/D Gn 341

Articles of Agreement to sell, to £35,000, and 5s per acre for mines developed Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Acton Smee Ayrton of 24 Grafton Street, Westminster, esq. (a) Mines, minerals, copper, lead, tin, coal, culm, ironstone, limestone, fireclay, firesand, and timber, under Barafdrychwalt Farm (143a.3r.29p), Tonygregos Farm (94a.1r.25p), Tyn y Waun Farm (100a.8p.), Tyn y Cwm Farm (107a.3r.20p), Cefn Saison Fach and Tylara Farms (82a.1r.16p), part of Cae Bryn or Tyn y Bryn Farm (20a.3r.21p), part of Cefn Morfydd Mountain (13a.5p), plantations of Tonygregos (33a.1r), Cwmgwenfrwd (100a.1r.30p.), Abernant Wood (16a.2r.30p.), Tynywain farm (30a.3r.23p.), Abertwrch farm (48a.1r.4p.), part of Cefngelly Farm (24a.23p.), part of Clyne (1r.17p.), part of Ynisy Neath farm (2a.1r.20p.), tramroad and lane (1a.1r.29p), woods (29a.2r.31p), part of Ynistynfant farms (58a.2r.39p.) part of Danylan Quarry (14a.2r.10p), woods part of Cefndon farm (26a.10p), also parts of Tydu, Tynewidd, Ynisnedd, Cefn Gelly, Clyne, Henllan Ychaf, Ishaf, Ynis Dovenant, Pencaervelin, Danygraig, Blaen Cwm Bach, Penrhiwangharad Ishaf, Penrhiwangharad, Ynisnedd, Ystradowen, Brinna bach, Blaentwrch, Blaengwenfrwd, Glyn gwillim Uchaf, Blaen y Cwm Cacka, and Gellydeg farms; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath; (b) Farm including Howdref Farm, and crofts; in Baglan; (c) Woods and lands; in Neath. 11 Apr 1856. Signature of Acton Smee Ayrton. Witnesses William Bullock WebsterD/D Gn 342

Deed of Indemnity: Covenant to produce deeds; and Appointment in fee; Parties (as in 342) (As in 342). 25 Mar 1857D/D Gn 343-345

Demise for 99 years, for yearly rent of £90 Henry John Grant (as in 17), to Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot of Margam Park, Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan, John Cole Nichol of Merthyrmawr, esq., and Charles Crofts Williams of Roath Court, esq. Howdref Farm (247a.2r.26p.) (as in 342 (b); in Baglan Recites: mines below, already leased to Acton Smee Ayrton (SEE 342-345). 21 Jul 1857. Signatures and seals of Christopher Talbot, John Nichol, and Charles Williams. Witnesses Edward Rees, Thomas Dalton of Cardiff, attorneyD/D Gn 346

Deed of Covenant for production of title deeds; (i) Henry Billington Whitworth of Northampton, esq., (ii) Acton Smee Ayrton, M.P., of 11 Bolton Street, Piccadilly (co. Middx.), (iii) Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34) Recites: (1) Lease and Release, 21 & 22 Feb. 1821, (i) James Wood and Ralph Addison, (ii) George Earl of Jersey, (iii) Hopkin Hopkin, (iv) John Hopkin; (2) Deed of Covenant for production of title deeds, 22 Feb. 1821, Earl of Jersey to Hopkin Hopkin; (3) Lease, 30 Dec 1824, John Hopkin to William Thomas; (4) Lease and Release, 24 & 25 Mar 1830, John Hopkin and wife Elizabeth, to Henry John Grant; (5) Final Concord, 17 Apr 1830; (6) Extract from Final Concord, made 23 Nov 1853; (7) Lease, 31 May 1832, William Thomas to William Lewis; (8) Mortgage, 14 July 1834, William Thomas to William Llewellyn; (9) Lease & Release, 1 & 2 Nov 1836, William Llewellyn, William Thomas, James Morrison; (10) Deed, 19 Sep 1851, William Lewis to James Morrison; (11) Deed, 1 Dec 1857, James Morrison to Henry John Grant. 10 Jan 1872. Signature and seals of parties (i) & (ii. Witnesses Hobwyd Chaplin of 19 Lincoln's Inn Fields, solicitor, Thomas Grey, solicitorD/D Gn 347

Agreements (various drafts), Heads of Agreement, Instructions and Memorandum, relating to grant of Wayleave by Demise for 99 years, for £100 per 96,000 tons of coal carried Henry Jeffreys Bushby and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), and Mary Grant (as in 37), to George Bedford of 62 Cannon Street, London, esq. Liberty for Railway through hamlet of Clyne; in Llantwit-juxta-Neath. 1865-1867. Signature of George Bedford. Witnesses Charles Edward Ward of Bristol, solicitorD/D Gn 348-357

Grant of Wayleave by Demise, for 99 years, for rent (as in 347); also copy; and plan Mary Grant (as in 37), and Charles Evan Thomas (as in 34), to George Bedford (as in 347) (As in 347). 30 Dec 1868. Signatures and seals of all parties. Witnesses Carolin Pearson of Cranmers, Mitcham, widow and Stephen Donne of 8 Lincoln's Inn, gent., G.A. Nightley Howman of Bolton Lodge, Edgbaston, esq.D/D Gn 358-360

Correspondence, etc., relating to 347-360. 1865-1913D/D Gn 361-397

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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

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