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List OF OFFICERS
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SECRETARY’S REPORT z - = : : x :
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DERBYSHIRE MUSTER ROLLS, ¢emp, ELIZABETH, INCLUDING THE
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AN ACCOUNT OF DEEPDALE CAVE, NEAR BUXTON,
By JOHN WarD, F.S,A._ - : - - : -
AN ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF THE
ERECTION OF MELBOURNE CHURCH.
By W. DasHwoopD FANE - - - - - : 5
CALENDAR OF FINES FOR DERBYSHIRE (CONTINUED FROM VOL, XV.
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THE
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Vice-Presidents :
THe Most REVEREND THE LORD ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.
DUKE OF NorFo.Lk, K.G., E.M.
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE, K.G.
DUKE OF PORTLAND.
LORD SCARSDALE.
Lorp VERNON.
Lorp WATERPARK.
LorD BELPER,
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LorpD Burton.
LorD HAWKESBURY.
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Hon. FREDERICK STRUTT.
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GEORGE BAILEY.
WILLIAM BEMROSE,
JouHN BorouGu.
Rev. J. CHARLES Cox, LL.D.,
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WILLIAM JOLLEY.
Rev. F. JOURDAIN.
C. JAMES CADE.
J. GALLop.
E. GREENHOUGH.
W. MALLALIEU.
W. R. HOLLAND.
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C. E. NewrTon.
Rev. CHARLES Kerry.
Joun Warp.
J. R. Naytor.
H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE.
GEORGE FLETCHER.
Str A. SEALE HASLAM.
THE VEN. THE ARCHDEACON OF
DERBY.
F. W. BAGSHAWE.
Rev. G. A. SHAW,
Rev. Rec. H. C. Firzuerserr.
W. A. CARRINGTON.
Aon. Secretary ;
AKTHUR Cox,
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OFFICERS OF THE SECTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR
NATURAL HISTORY.
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W. BLAND. C. A. GREAVES, M.B.
F, J. R. CaruLia. | Rev. F, Jourpain.
W. G. COPESTAKE, lee a We MALLALIEU.
Rey. J. CHARLES Cox, LL.D., | Rev. J. M. MELLO, M.A., F.G.S.
Saas a Ac Ga A MEORS
ARTHUR COX. J. Warp.
N. C. Curzon. W. H. WALTON.
Hon. Secretary and Creasurec:
GeorGE HybrE, OsmMAsron Roap, DERBY.
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RULES.
LNA M E.
The Society shall be called the ‘‘ DERBYSHIRE ARCH OLOGICAL
AND NATURAL Hisrory Society.”
Le—Oxnrer
The Society is instituted to examine, preserve, and illustrate
the Archeology and Natural History of the County of Derby.
II1.—OPERATION.
The means which the Society shall employ for effecting its
objects are :—
1.—Meetings for the purpose of Reading Papers, the
Exhibition of Antiquities, etc., and the discussion of
subjects connected therewith.
2,—General Meetings each year at given places rendered
interesting by their antiquities or by their natural
deve pment.
3.—The publication of original papers and ancient
documents, etc.
I1V.—OFFICERS.
The Officers of the Society shall consist of a President and Vice-
Presidents, whose elections shall be for life; and an Honorary
Treasurer and Honorary Secretary, who shall be elected annually.
V.—COouNcIL.
The General Management of the affairs and property of the
Society shall be vested in a Council, consisting of the President,
Vill RULES.
Vice-Presidents, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, and
twenty-four Members, elected from the general body of the
Subscribers ; eight of such twenty-four Members to retire annually
in rotation, but to be eligible for re-election. All vacancies
occurring during the year to be provisionally filled up by the
Council.
VI.—ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.
The election of Members, who must be proposed and seconded
in writing by two Members of the Society, shall take place at
any meeting of the Council, or at any General Meetings of the
Society. .
V1II.—SuBscrIPTION.
Each Member on election after March 31st, 1878, shall pay an
Entrance Fee of Five Shillings, and an Annual Subscription of
Ten Shillings and Sixpence. All subscriptions to become due, in
advance, on the rst January each year, and to be paid to the
Treasurer. A composition of Five Guineas to constitute Life
Membership. ‘Ihe composition of Life Members and _ the
Admission Fee of Ordinary Members to be funded, and the
interest arising from them to be applied to the general objects of
the Society. Ladies to be eligible as Members on the same
terms. No one shall be entitled to his privileges as a Member
of the Society whose subscription is six months in arrear.
VIII.—Honorary MEMBERS
The Council shall have the power of electing distinguished
Antiquaries as Honorary Members. Honorary Members shall
not be resident in the County, and shall not exceed twelve in
number. ‘Their privilege shall be the same as those of Ordinary
Members.
IX.—MEETINGS OF COUNCIL.
The Council shall meet not less than six times in each year,
at such place or places as may be determined upon. Special
meetings may also be held at the request of the President, or
RULES. ix
Five Members of the Society. Five members of Council to
form a quorum.
X.—Sus-CoMMITTEES.
The Council shall have the power of appointing from time to
time such sectional or Sub-Committees as may seem desirable for
the carrying out of special objects. Such Sectional or Sub-
Committees to report their proceedings to the Council for
confirmation.
XIL.—GENERAL MEETINGS. |
The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held in January
each year, when the Accounts, properly audited, and a Report
shall be presented, the Officers elected, and vacancies in the
Council filled for the ensuing year. The Council may at any
time call a General Meeting, specifying the object for which that
Meeting is to be held. A clear seven days’ notice of all General
Meetings to be sent to each Member.
XIJ.—ALTERATION OF RULES.
No alteration in the Rules of the Society shall be made except
by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present at an Annual
or other General Meeting of the Society. Full notice of any
intended alteration to be sent to each Member at least seven
days before the date of such Meeting.
DPA 9D}
LIST OF MEMBERS.
The Members whose names are preceded by an asterisk (*) are Life Members,
Cox, Rev. J. Charles, LL.D., F.S.A., Holdenby
Rectory, Northampton.
Fitch, R., F.S.A., Norwich.
Greenwell, The Rev. Canon, F.S.A., Durham.
Hope, W. H, St. John, Burlington House, Piccadilly,
London.
Irvine, J. T., 2, Church Street, Kirkstall, Leeds.
Kerry, Rev. Charles, Upper Stondon Rectory, Shefford, |
K.5.03, beds.
Wrottesley, General The Hon. George, 85, Warwick
Road, Earl’s Court, London, S.W.
Honorary Members.
*Abney, Captain W. de W., F.R.S., C.B., Willesley House, Wetherby Road,
South Kensington, London.
*Abraham, The Right Rev. Bishop, Lichfield.
Adams, A. J., Bakewell.
Adams, Miss, Belmont House, Friar Gate, Derby.
Alleyne, Sir John G. N., Bart., Chevin House, Belper.
Allsopp, The Hon, A. Percy, Battenhall Mount, Worcester.
* Arkwright, Rev. W. Harry, Vicarage, Wirksworth,
Arkwright, James C., Cromford.
*Arkwright, F. C., Willersley, Cromford.
Armold-Bemrose, H., F.G.S., Friar Gate, Derby.
Atkinson, Rev. Canon, Darley Dale.
Bagshawe, W. H. G., Ford Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Bagshawe, F. Westby, The Oakes, Sheffield.
Bailey, John, The Temple, Derby.
Bailey, George, 52, Crompton Street, Derby.
Balguy, F. Noel, Junior Carlton Club, London,
Barker, J. E., Q.C., Brooklands, Bakewell.
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LIST OF MEMBERS.
Bateman, F. O. F., Breadsall Mount, Derby.
Bateman, Miss, Rowditch Lodge, Derby.
Beamish, Lt.-Colonel, R.E., Home Office, Whitehall, London.
Beard, Nevill, The Mount, Ashburne.
Beaumont, Rev. E., Hartshorne, Burton-on-Trent.
Bogonschevsky, The Baron Nicholas Cassimir de, Pskov, Russia.
Belper, The Right Honourable Lord, Kingston Hall.
Bemrose, H. H., Uttoxeter New Road, Derby.
Bemrose, William, Elmhurst, Lonsdale Hill, Derby.
Bennett, George, Irongate, Derby.
Blackwall, J. B. E., Biggin, Wirksworth.
Bland, Wm., Duffield, Derby.
Boden, Mrs. Richard, 6, Grove Terrace, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Boden, Rev. C. J., Morley Rectory, Derby.
Borough, John, The Cedars, Belper.
Bottomley, G., 140, Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Bowles, E. B., Abney Manor, Sheffield.
Bradbury, Wm. Laurence, 10, Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London, F.C.
Brigden, Geo., Irongate, Derby.
Brindley, J. Ernest, Market Place, Derby.
Briscoe, J. P., Town Library, Nottingham.
Brushfield, T, N., M.D., The Cliff, Budleigh-Salterton, Devon.
Bryan, Benj., 18, Grandison Road, Clapham Common, London, S.W.
Buchanan, Alexander, 8, Wilson Street, Derby.
Buckle, Alfred, 30, Sale Street, Derby.
Burton, The Right Hon. The Lord, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent.
Busby, C. S. B., Duffield Road, Derby.
*Cade, Chas. James, The Beeches, Spondon.
*Cammell, G. H., Brookfield Manor, Hathersage.
Carr, Rev. Canon, Holbrooke, Derby.
Carrington, W. Alex., Wye Cottage, Bakewell.
Carrington, Arthur, Holywell House, Chesterfield.
Carter, F., Irongate, Derby.
Carulla, F. J. R., F.C.S., 84, Argyle Terrace, Rosehill, Derby-
Chetham Library, Manchester—W. T. Browne.
Christian, Rev. F. W., The Vicarage, South Wingfield.
Clark, G. D’Arcy, Burnaston, Derby.
Clayton, Mrs., Queen Street, Derby.
*Cokayne, G. E., F.S.A., College of Arms, London.
*Coke, Colonel Talbot, Debdale, Mansfield,
xl
xii LIST OF MEMBERS.
Coleman, Rev. W. L., Staveley.
Cooling, Edwin, St. James’ Street, Derby.
Cooke, Charles, Spondon,
Cooper, Wm., School Board Office, Strand, Derby.
Copestake, T. G., Kirk Langley.
Corfield, F. C., Ormonde Fields, Codnor.
Coulson, J. B., Friar Gate, Derby.
Coulson, G. M., Friar Gate, Derby.
Cox, William, Brailsford.
Cox, Arthur, Mill Hill, Derby.
Cox, F. Walker, Priory Flatte, Breadsall, Derby.
Crompton, J. G., The Lilies, Derby.
*Cross, Robert, Bakewell.
Curgenven, W. G., M.D., Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, B. S., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
Currey, Rev. R. H. S., 100, Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, Percy H., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
*Curzon, Nathaniel C., Lockington Hall, Derby.
*Davis, Frederick, F.S.A., Palace Chambers, S. Stephen’s, Westminster. »
Derby, The Right Rev. The Bishop of, S. Werburgh’s, Derby.
Devonshire, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Chatsworth.
Digby, Kenelm, Aston Hall, Derby.
Eddowes, C. K., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
Edwards, H. V., Mile Ash, Derby.
Egerton, Admiral The Hon. F., Devonshire House, London.
Evans, Walter, Darley Abbey.
*Evans, John, 20, Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London.
Evans, Henry, Highfields, Derby.
*Eyre, Lewis, Padley, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, Surrey.
*Fane, William Dashwood, Fulbeck, Lincs.
Fisher, Edwd., Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot, Devon.
Fisher, Sydney, S. John’s Terrace, Derby.
*Fitz-Herbert, Rev. Redg. H. C., Somersal Herbert, Derby.
Fletcher, Geo., 59, Wilson Street, Derby.
Fox, Rev. W., The Rectory, Stanton-by-Dale.
Fox, W. Storrs, S. Anselm’s, Bakewell.
*Freer, The Venerable Archdeacon, Sudbury, Derby.
Furneaux, Rev. W. M., Repton Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
LIST OF MEMBERS. xili
Furness, Geo., The Grange, Willesden Green, London, N.\W.
Fyldes, Rev. W., Hartington, Ashburne.
Gallop, Joseph, Normanton Road, Derby.
*Gisborne, Wm., Allestree Hall, Derby.
Goode, Mrs.
*Goodwin, F. S., Bridge House, Bakewell.
Greaves, Mrs. R. Handley, The Hayes, Bakewell.
Greaves, Charles, LL.B., 84, Friar Gate, Derby.
Greenhough, Edward, Parkfield, Willersley Road, Matlock.
Greensmith, L. J., 10, Wilson Street, Derby.
Greenwell, Geo. C., F.G.S., Elm Tree Lodge, Duffield.
Groves, Rev. C. W., Grammar School, Risley.
Hambly, C. H. Burbidge, Holmside, Hazelwood, Derby.
Harpur-Crewe, Lady, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I. W.
*Harpur-Crewe, Hugo, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I.W.
Harvey, W. M., Goldington Hall, Bedford.
Harwood, James, Tenant Street, Derby.
Haslam, Sir A. Seale, North Lees, Duffield Road, Derby.
_ Hawkesbury, The Lord, Cockglode, Ollerton, Newark,
Heathcote, W., Bankwood, Duffield.
Hipkins, Rev. F. C., Priory, Repton.
Hodges, W. H., Osmaston Road, Derby.
Holland, W. R., Ashburne.
Holmes, Major, Makeney Lodge, Derby,
Holmes, H. M., London Road, Derby.
Holmes, G. E., London Road, Derby.
Hope, R. C., F.S.A., Albion Crescent, Scarborough.
*Hovenden, R., Heathcote, Park Hill Road, Croydon.
Howard of Glossop, The Right Hon. The Lord, Glossop Hall,
Howell, Rev. J., All Saints’ Vicarage, Derby.
Huish, Darwin, Kirk Hallam, Derby.
*Hunter, John, North Field, Belper.
*Hurt, Albert F. Alderwasley, Derbyshire.
Hurt, Miss, 46, Clifton Gardens, Maida Hill, London, W.
lliffe, W., 41, Osmaston Street, Derby.
Jackson, John P., Stubben Edge, Chesterfield.
*Jervis, The Hon. W. M., Quarndon, Derby.
Jervis, Hon. E. S, Parker, Aston Hall, Sutton Coldfield,
xiv LIST OF MEMBERS.
*Jeudwine, W. W., Holywell House, Chesterfield.
*Jobson, Godfrey, Derwent Foundry, Derby.
Johnson, E. S., Littleover Hill, Derby.
Johnson, Rev, Wm., Repton.
Jolley, William, Eldon Chambers, Nottingham.
Jourdain, Rey. Francis, The Vicarage, Ashburne.
Keene, C. B., Irongate, Derby.
Keys, John, 1, Rose Hill Street, Derby.
Kirke, H., Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies.
Langdon, W., The Lawn, Belper.
Leacroft, Rev. C. H., Brackenfield, Alfreton. °
Leader, J. D., F.S.A., Moor End, Sheffield.
Ley, Francis, Epperstone, Notts.
Lichfield, The Dean and Chapter of—Chas. Gresley, The Close, Lichfield.
Livesay, Wm., M.D., Sudbury, Derby.
Lomas, J., Marble Works, King Street, Derby.
*Longden, —, Stanton-by-Dale, Nottingham.
Lowe, J. Landon, The Birches, Burton Road, Derby.
Madan, Rev. Nigel, West Hallam.
Mallalieu, W., Swallows’ Rest, Ockbrook.
Manchester Public Free Library—The Chief Librarian, Manchester.
Manton, J. O., Wharfedale Villa, Swinburne Street, Derby.
Marples, G. J., Brincliffe Tower, Eccleshall, Sheffield.
Martin, Rev. W., S. Chad’s, Derby.
McDonald, J. Allen, Hillsborough House, Duffield Road, Derby.
McInnes, E., Littleover, Derby.
Meakin, Miss, Spondon.
Meakin, Miss M. A., Spondon.
Meggison, A., Terrace Road, Buxton.
Mello, Rev. J. Magens, Mapperley, Derby.
Mellor, H. Vernon, The Cottage, Turnditch, Derby.
Meynell, Godfrey F., Meynell Langley, Derby.
Milligan, Colonel, Cauldwell Mall, Burton-on-Trent.
Milnes, Rev. Herbert, The Vicarage, Winster.
Milnes, £. S., Culland Mount, Derby.
Milnes, G. H., M.D., Osmaston Road, Derby.
Molineux, Rev. C. H., Staveley Rectory, Chesterfield.
Morley, Henry, London Road, Derby.
Mundy, Edward Miller, Shipley Hall.
LIST OF MEMBERS. XV
Murray, Frank, London Street, Derby.
Naylor, J. R., Kirk Leys, Derby.
Newmane, Madame Cavania, Snarestone, Atherstone.
Newton, C. E., The Manor House, Mickleover.
Nodder, Miss Jemima C., The Bourne, Ashover, Chesterfield.
Norfolk, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., E.M., Arundel Castle.
Oakes, T. H., Riddings House.
Oakes, C. H., Holly Hurst, Riddings.
*Oakes, James, Holly Hurst, Riddings.
Olivier, Mrs,, Normanton, Derby.
*Paget, Joseph, Stuffynwood Hall, Mansfield.
Painter, Rev. W. Hunt, Stirchley Rectory, Shifnal, Salup.
Parez, Rev. Claude H., Rose Hill House, Derby.
Pegg, J. W. Garratt, Chesham House, Chesham, Bucks.
Pegge, W. M., 4, Prince’s Mansions, Victoria Street, London.
*Portland, His Grace the Duke of, Welbeck, Notts.
Ratcliffe, Robert, Newton Park, Burton-on-Trent.
Roberts, Thos., 24, Grosvenor Place, Osborne Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Robinson, Mrs. F. J., Darley Slade, Duffield Road, Derby.
*Rutland, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Belvoir Castle.
Sale, G. Hanson, Holme Cottage, Burton Road, Derby.
Sale, W. H., The Uplands, Burton Road, Derby.
Salt, Micah, Buxton.
Sankay, W. H., Morley, Derby.
Scarsdale, The Right Hon. Lord, Kedleston.
*Schwind, Charles, Broomfield, Derby.
Seely, Charles, Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham.
Shaw, Rev. G. A., Mackworth Vicarage, Derby.
Shaw, John, Normanton House, Derby.
Sheffield Free Library—Thos, Hurst, Surrey Street, Sheffield.
Sheldon, J. P., The Brund, Sheen, Ashburne.
Shuttleworth, John Spencer Ashton, Hathersage Hall, Shefheld
Simpson, G. K., Burlington House, 33, Burton Road, Derby.
Sing, Rev. Canon, S. John’s Vicarage, Derby.
Sitwell, Sir George, Bart., F.S.A., Renishaw, Chesterfield.
Slater, Raymond, The Cottage, Old Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Sleigh, John, Eversley, Matlock.
Smith, F. N., Wingfield Park, Alfreton.
xvi LIST OF MEMBERS.
*Southwell, Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of, Thurgarton Priory, Notts.
Spilsbury, Rev. B. W., Findern, Derby.
Stephenson, M., F.S.A., 14, Ritherdon Road, Tooting, London, S.W.
Strick, Richard, Cossall Colliery, Nottingham.
*Strutt, The Hon. Frederick, Milford House, Derby.
Strutt, Herbert G., Makeney, Derby.
Sutherland, George, Arboretum Square, Derby.
Taylor, Rey. Canon Thomas, Redruth Rectory, Cornwall.
Taylor, H. Brooke, Bakewell.
Taylor, A. G., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
*Thornewill, Robert, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent.
Trubshaw, Chas., St. Aubyn Villa, 123, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Trueman, H., The Lea, Esher, Surrey.
Turbutt, W. Gladwyn, Ogston Hall, Alfreton.
*Vernon, Right Hon. The Lord, Sudbury.
Walker, J., Old Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Walker, Rev. H. Milnes, Littleover Vicarage.
Walker, William, Lea Wood, Cromford.
*Walthall, H. W., Alton Manor, Wirksworth.
Walton, W. H., 2, Malcolm Villas, Derby.
Ward, John, Corporation Art Gallery, Cardiff.
Waterpark, The Right Hon. Lord, Doveridge.
Whiston, W. Harvey, Idridgehay.
*Whitehead, S. Taylor, Burton Closes, Bakewell.
Williams, J., Midland Railway, Derby.
Williamson, Geo. Chas., F.R.H.S., The Mount, Guildford, Surrey.
*Wilmot, Sir Henry, Bart., V.C., C.B., Chaddesden Hall.
Wilmot, Rev. F. E. W., Chaddesden.
Wilson, Arthur, 30, Ashburne Road, Derby.
Woodforde, W. B., Breadsall Lodge, Derby.
Woods, Sir Albert, Garter King-at-Arms, College of Arms, London.
Woodyatt, Rev. George, Repton Vicarage.
Worgan, F., 21, Redshaw Street, Derby.
Worthington, Mrs., Derwent Bank, Derby.
Wrench, E. M., F.R.C.S., Park Lodge, Baslow, Chesterfield.
*Wright, Charles, Wirksworth.
Wykes, John, Wardwick, Derby.
York, The Most Rev. The Lord Archbishop of, Bishopthorpe, York.
XVil
REPORT ORSON” SECKEPARY.
mye Sixteenth anniversary of the Society was held (by
kind permission of the Committee of Technical
Instruction) in the School of Art on Monday, Feb-
ruary 19th, 1894. Sir John G. N. Alleyne, Bart.,
presided. The report for the past year was read and adopted.
The Meeting confirmed the provisional election by the Council of
the Rev. G. A. Shaw to seat vacant by resignation of Mr.
Burbidge Hambly, and elected the Rev. Reginald H. C.
FitzHerbert to the seat vacant by the appointment of Lord
Hawkesbury (Mr. Foljambe) to be a Vice-President. All
the Members of Council retiring under Rule V., Messrs. Arnold-
Bemrose, Fletcher, Sir A. S. Haslam, J. Bailey, G. Bailey, W.
Bemrose, J. Borough, and Dr. Cox, were re-elected, as also were
the Hon. Sec., Hon Sec. of Finance, Hon. Treasurer, and the
Auditors. Four new members of the Society were elected.
Mr. A. E. Cokayne gave some sketches from Dr. Denman’s
Diary, “emp. 1760-80, after which Mr. Arnold-Bemrose delivered
a most interesting Lecture, very fully illustrated by lantern
pictures, upon ‘‘ Old Volcanoes of Derbyshire.”
The Council has met five times during the past year, with a
fair average attendance of the elected members.
The Society held an expedition on Wednesday, June 2oth, to
Breedon and Langley Priory. The party left Derby at 1 pm. in
brakes, and drove to Breedon Church, where the vicar, the Rey.
G. Crossley, received and conducted the visitors over the Church.
Mr. Crossley read a carefully prepared and very instructive paper
XVlil REPORT.
upon the history and architecture of the Church, and exhibited
various old plans and drawings of interest. The quaint, and all but
unique family seat of Ferrers was, by permission, open to the
Members, and this canopied, railed-in structure, excited much
interest, as did various monuments to the Ferrers’ family. The
earliest register at Breedon is dated 1562, and the Church also
possesses an ancient (disused) pewter flagon. After a careful
inspection of the Church, inside and out, the party drove on to
Langley Priory, where Mr. and Mrs, Shakespear received and
hospitably entertained all at tea. All the old work of the Priory
that is still visible was inspected, and the beauty of the garden
and grounds was highly appreciated. Leaving Langley, the
return journey was, by special permission, made through Donington
Park, Derby being reached shortly after seven o’clock.
It was intended to hold an expedition to Belvoir during the
past summer, but it was ascertained that the spring would be a
more suitable time, and the expedition has accordingly been
postponed, to take place, it is hoped, in May or June this year.
A second expedition, in October, was arranged to visit Sandiacre,
but an insufficient number of names being sent in, this expedi-
tion was abandoned.
So far, no further steps have been taken towards the suggested
pulling down and removal of the Church and Churchyard of
Osmaston-by-Derby. Your Council appointed a Sub-Committee,
who visited the place, and were, if possible, more firmly convinced
than before of the duty of protesting against the demolition.
Interments took place in the Churchyard in 1894, and the foot-
paths round are all in constant use, the Church itself being in
good order, restored, and well fitted, as well as of considerable
interest.
Your Council is glad to have no other destructive work to
speak upon, though certainly we must all regret the disappearance,
fram Derby Market Place, of Storer’s old bow windows, as one
bit more of Old Derby gone. A photo. of the interesting old
stucco work above the bow window has been secured.
Some, but small progress has been made in the proposed
REPORT. xix
transcription of the Charity Boards in the County. The names
of any members or friends willing to help will be gladly
received.
Our obituary this last year has been above the average. We
have lost ten of our Members, including two Members of Council
—Mr. A. E. Cokayne and Mr. Keene. Both were present at our
last anniversary, and Mr. Cokayne spoke.
Mr. Keene had been on the Council since our Society was
founded, and was very rarely absent from our meetings. No one
took a truer interest in every part of our work ; no one gave more
kindly help, or more reliable advice. We must, one and all, miss
and regret him.
The present financial position of the Society has been the
subject of careful and serious consideration in the past year, and
your Council has felt compelled, most reluctantly, to order, at least
for this year, the issue of a decidedly smaller and less costly
volume than usual. The editor has most loyally complied with
the Council’s decision, and has spared no more pains over the
_ very careful production of vol. xvii. than he has over any one of
his former issues. Members are asked to exert themselves to
secure a large addition to the roll of our numbers, so that
an increased annual income may speedily relieve the present
difficulty.
If this suggestion is acted upon, your Council will have reason
to be well satisfied with the result of the seventeenth year of our
proceedings.
ARTHUR COX,
Hon. Sec.
Mill Hill, Derby,
January 11th, 1895.
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DERBYSHIRE
Papers relating to Derbyshire fMlusters temp.
Q. Elbabeth, comprising the Muster
Roll for the whole county made tw 1587
in expectation of the Spanish Inbaston ;
from the ovtginal Documents preserbed at
Belvotr.*
Contributed by W. A. CaRRINGTON.
By permission of His Grace the Duke of Rutland.
(Letter from the Privy Council to the Sheriff and Justices of the
County of Derby—A.D. 1581.—150 soldiers for Ireland.)
‘* After o" verie hartie comendafons. Whereas by our lefs latelie
addressed unto yo" hearing date the xix" of marche yo" were
* The Society and the County at large aie deeply indebted to Mr. Carring-
ton for this most valuable contribution to the History of Derbyshire, none of
the items having been previously published.
In the Muster Books the names of the soldiers are arranged in columns, but
for economy of space we have been obliged to adopt another method.
The Editor deeply regrets that owing to the financial restrictions ecessarzdy
imposed upon him by the committee, he has been compelled to defer the
publication of several valuable papers, for which he begs to offer his sincere
apology to the contributors.
VOL. XVII. I
2 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
directed by the authoritie of her Ma‘ lefs sentt therew* unto
yo", to levie within that Countie of Darby the number of 150
soldiers, for her Ma‘ service in the realme of Ireland and to
send the same vnto the Cittie of Chester, so as they might
be there by the xv of this monethe of april, to be
delivered vnto suche personnes, as the L. Deputie of Ireland
should send thither to receive them and conducte them over.
fforasmuch as the victuall and other necessaries appointed to
be put in a readines for their traSportacon cannot be prepared
so soone as we expected, We have thought good to require
yo" to deferre the repeire of the said soldiers vnto Chester
aforesaid untill the xxiiij of this present at wT tyme they
may not faile to be there, and therefore we praye yo" to take
care thereof, as yo" will answere the truste in that behaulf
reposed in yo". And so we byd yo" hartelie farewell. From
St. James the second of April, 1581.
Yo" verie loving frendes,
T. Bromley: canc’. W. Burghley. E. Lyncoln.
Jamys Crofts. Chr. Hatton. Fra. Walsyngham.”
[Receipt acknowledged by ffrauncis Curson, John Harpur,
Sir Thomas Cockeyn, Jhon Zowche, G.__ ffoliambe,
John Manners. |
Addressed :—‘‘'Yo o* very louing frends the sherif and the
justices of peace in the county of Darby to who it may
appertain or to any of them.”
(Zhe Queen to the Sheriff of Derbys. A.D. 1584.—
200 Footmen for Ireland.)
‘* Elizabeth.”
“'Trustie & welbeloued wee greate yo" well Whereas we
haue occasion to use the s'vice of some of o* good subiects
to bee sent as a newe supplie into o* Realme of Irelande,
and for that purpose haue Resolved to levie & to have in
good Readynes w* ther furnytures, in that o’ Counte of Derby
the nomber of CC. fotemen. Our wyll & pleasure ys that
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 3
Imedyatly vppon the Receipt herof aft’ yO shall haue signified
& that w spede this o' pleasure vnto the Comyssioners for
the musters and to the Rest of the Justices of peace in that
Counte, or to a convenyent nomber of them, and assembled
yo'selues at a Convenyent place wout delay, yO shall w'"out
vnnecessary stureinge o' people, appoynt, choose, name, &
Inrowle the foresaid nomber of able men such as by ther
Certefi stey in that Countie maye be forthcominge & Readie
to m‘ch foreward win three deyes warnige, whereunto yo’
shall haue specyall Regarde, vnd' the leading of ffraunces
Leek Esquir whome we haue appoynted to be ther Capten,
or in his absens, of his leuetenite, and offer ther Coate and
conduct money and other things belonging to this s‘vice, 0°
pleasure ys yo shall therein followe & performe the directyons
w" yO shall her Receave fro o* pryvie Counsell, And wee
wyll that of the said CC. fforescore shalbe furnyshed w™
Callyu's, forte w‘" Corsletts, xl w™ bowes, & xl w™ halberts or
good Black bylls, and of yo" doinge herein to adv‘tyse vs or
them w" sped fayle yO not as yo Regarde the weale of o°
s‘'vice & wyll answer fo’ the contrary at yo" peryll, And thes
o lrés shalbe yo" sufficient warrant & dyscharge in this behalffe,
Gyven vnd" o° sygnet at o* man’ of Otelonds the xvi" of
August, 1584, in the xxvj™ year of o' Raigne.”’
Copy. Addressed :—‘: To o° Trustie & welbeloued the sheryff
of the Counte of Derby.”
Endorsed :—‘‘ A schedull of svch Rates of money as armore
maye be provyded fo’, at the Cyte of Chester fo'
such soldyers as shall Repayr thyther out of the
Cotite of Derby.
The Callyn’ furnyshed w* flaske, | xiiij® vj
touchboxe, laces and moulds )
The Corslett furnyshed Xxvj° viij?
The moryspyke nN
4 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
FH joocke of the Musters of the beighe Peake and
Skarsdale made the rrvijts yveare of the raigne
of our Soueraigne DLadie Queene Elizabeth,
1585.
Darbi 1585. The names of all suche men as are appointed
for to be in redines in Skarsdale by John Maners
and ffraunces Leake Esquires at a mustef taken at
Chesterfeelde the vj" Daye of November in the
xxvij™ yeare of the Raigne of o* soueraigne Ladie
Queene Elizibethe, And a particular note w"all of
all suche armo’ and weapons as euery ‘Towneship
hath in redines for the ffurnishinge and settinge
forthe of the same.
CHESTERFELDEX—Ralphe Hollis, John Cleaworthe, John Lin-
garde, John Cocker, Thomas Hynman, John Purs-
lowe. ij callin’,* ij archers, j corslett,y j Bilt
STAVELEY, BARLEY, AND ASTOUN, — William Hiberte, Benitt
Phillpotte, Ellys Potter, Richard Mycoke, John
Bilbye. ij caldiw’, | corslett, j bill, }) arch’.
NORTTON.—Christopher Rose, John Bartyn, Reynold Cowley—
(crossed out), Thomas Savage, Hughe Sherte, ffrancis
Bate. ij calliu’, j ar, j corslet, j bill.
SCOWTHWINFELDE AND OCKETHORPE.— Robt. Mather, ffrauncis
Machon. j cadliu’, j arch’.
* Caliver (Calibre, French).—A harquebuss, so called from the calibre or
width of the bore, introduced in the reign of Elizabeth. The caliver in the
Tower armoury, brought from Penshurst, is 4 ft. 1o in. in length. It was
lighter and shorter than the musket, fired much more rapidly, and used without
arest. This piece in its turn gave its name to the troops armed with it, who
were called calivers. Hexham, in 1637, writes: —‘‘ Of late yeares there are
noe calivers in a foot companie.” (Planché.)
+ Corslet—another name for a breastplate. The term sometimes comprised
the whole armour of a Pikeman. Anno 7 Charles I.—‘‘ For the whole
corslet of footmen’s armour russetted, viz:—Breast, back tassets, com’d head-
piece lyned, and gorget lyned, £1 2s. Rym. Foed. (Planché.)
{ Bill— An axe-blade of iron, sometimes hooked or curved, at the end of a
long staff. Compare Bz//-hook ; almost the same, but with a short handle.
(Zd.)
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 5
ALLPHERTON.—Henry Ripley, John Astonall, Adam _ Uston.
j calliu’, | corslet, j bill.
BRACKENTHWATE, WASHINGTON, ET OGESTON.—Henry Lees, George
Hound. jcadlliu’, j bill.
SOWTHNORMAN (sec) AND PINXTON.—James Newton, Christopher
Whitworth. j callin’, j corstt.
KILLEMARSHE, TOTTLEY, AND DORE.—Thomas Mayden, Robte
Herwoode, John Mertoun, Willi Sultonn, (James
More and James Bromall crossed out). ij. calliu’,
j ar, j corslet.
BRIMINGTON, WHITTINGTON, AND DUNSTON.—William Willey,
George Bacon, Lawrance Aspin. j cadliu’, j ar.,
j corslet.
BLACKWELL, — John ffrithe, Ric. Reynolds, Robt. Marryote.
j call., j corslet, j bill.
DRONFELDEX—Robt. Hancoke, George Crokes, Thomas Swifte,
Humphry Eyre. j cal/iv’, j ar., j corsiet.
ASHEOVER.— Thomas Marche, John Mower, Willi? Rowbotham,
John Crofte. j calliu’, j ar’., j corslet, j bill.
SHURLANDE AND HEIGHAME, — Marshall Barker, Roger Clarke.
j calliwv’, j bill.
MORETON, PILLESLEY, NORTHWINFEELDE, CU P’CELL, DE BRAMPNON,
—Robte Allyn, ‘Thomas Newton, Robt. Cley, Peter
More, Thomas Medley. ij cad/iu’, j ar’, j corslet, j bill.
BEIGHTON. — John Lee, William Smithe, John Pickeforke,
(Thomas Newbolde crossed out). j calliu’, j ar,
j bill.
SKARCLIFFE ET PALLTERTON,—William Woodhowse, George Pease.
j calliu’, j bill.
TIBSHELFE ET OSCROFTE.— Willi’ Marryot, Richarde Clarke.
j calliu’, j bile.
EKINTON.—John Turner, Thomas Crokes, Henry Anteley, Peter
Ellys, Thomas Kyrkeby. ij caddiu’, j ar, j corslet,
j bill.
6 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
WALTON, CALOE, ET BRAMPTON,
j callin’, j bill.
HOWNESFELDE, — Henry Halterley, George Haslame, Thomas
Plumtry, (William Woodhowse crossed out). j callin’,
jar’) cor sie:
PLEASLEY.—Ric. Woolley, Robt. Hutchenson, Robt. Reyson.
j calliw, j ar, j bill.
BOULSOUER ET CLOWNE, — William Parker, William ffletcher,
Henry Johnson, (Henry Spittellhowse crossed out).
j calliu’, j corslet, j bill.
STENESBY ET HETHEX—John Tvrner, Oliuer Reynolds, Ric. Walker.
j calliu’, j ar’, j corslet.
STRETTON.— Humphry Eyre, Willia’ Prowdloye. j cadliu’, j
corslet.
BALBROUGHE ET WHITWELL.—Richarde Haye, Bryan Bullifante,
Peter Hyde. j callin’, j ar, j corslet.
GLAPWELL ET ROWTHORNE,—Richarde Sansom, Robte Cordeley.
j calli’, 5 bill.
WINGERWORTHE, TUPTON, ET OWNESTONE.—George Rogers, Ralphe
Eyre, Peter Prestwedge. j calliu’, j ar’, j dill.
SUTTON ET DUCKMANTON.—Roger Skorer, John Stanley. j cadliw’,
j corset.
ELLMETON ET GRESWELL.—Richarde ffretwell, Kryan Barker. j
calliu’, j ar’.
Leanarde Royle, William Shawe.
Summa.— Calli’ MeFi SHO
(GOFSIETES. es ack “3 |
AG LHCES Bite Asin ALO fle
Bills a oe vad
M®* that euery of the foresaide parsons beside theyr furniture
of theyre armo" haue swoords and daggers.
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. : i
Derbi The names of all such parsons as are
1585 appointed to be in redines in the Heighe
Peake by John Manners & Robte Eyre
Esquirs at a muster taken at Backewell the Vviijth
daye of November in the xxvijth yeare of the Raigne
of ot soueraigne Ladie Queene Elizabethe And a
particular note wtball, of all suche armor and
weapons as euery Towneship hath in rediness ffor
the furnishinge and settinge out of the same.
BAWDON.—John Dewsnope, William Bramall, ffrauncis Grene-
smithe, Edwarde Boler, Humphrie Ollrinshawe,
Nycholas Mellar, Edmund Robothom, John Bearde,
Thomas Sowbye, John More, Ottiwell Whitwell,
Richarde Platts. iiij cal/iw’, iij ar’, iij corsiets, ij bills.
HOPE.—Thomas Slake, Ralphe Glover, Richarde Slake, Edwarde
Halle, Thurston Hall, Renolde Purslowe, Richard
Needhame, Robte. Arnefeelde, Gilbarte Marshall,
Robte. Marshall of ‘Thornell. iij cal/ix’, iij ar’,
ij corsletts, ij bills.
GLOSSOPPE.—Roger Andrewe, William Smithe, Peter Woode,
George Woode, Robte. Shipley, John Breye, (Olliuer
Darniley & Nycholas Boothe crossed out). iij calliu’,
j a, j corslett, j bill.
WORMEHILL.—John Wrighte, George Croslowe, Anthoni Nalle,
Robte. Hochkinson, Anthonie Longden, Ralphe
Baggshaw, John fferne. iij ca/diw’, j ar’, j corslett,
j O00.
HATHERSICHE,—Robte. Barker, Nycholas Whittley, James Brad-
wall, Robte Came. ij calliu’, j corslet, j bill.
BASLOWE.—George Hinman, William Norman, Robte Lees,
James Gregory, Henry Peniston, Simon Sponer.
lij cadl., j ar’, j cor., j bill.
DARLEY,—Richarde Radforde, Godffrye Balle, Henry Warde,
James Jeffery, George Becke. ij call., j ar’, j corslet,
j bild.
8 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
YEOLLGREAVE,—Mychaell ffroste, Anthonie Mylner, Robte Stone,
William Wayne, Ralphe Lane, Robte. Hampson.
iij call., j ar, j corslet, j bill.
ASHEFORDE.—Edmtide James, James Rowoorthe, Ralphe Tom-
linson, Ralphe Hall, Willi’ Ball, Henry Hurste. ii
call., } ar’, j corslett, j bill.
EYAM.— Thomas ‘Townsende, Edmtde Willson, Christoper
Merill, Nycholas Redfferne. j cadl., j corslet, j ar’,
j ill.
CHELLMARTON,—Willia’ Dale, Richard Smithe, Robte Platts,
Thomas Downes, Robte. Jackeson. ij calliu’, j ar,
j corslett, j bill,
TYDSWALL.—Martyn Willson, Willia’ Owtram, John Healde,
Willi’ Symson, Will Benitte, Thomas Smithe. ij ca//.,
ij ar’, j corslett, j bill.
BACKEWELL,—Lawrance Maslande, Osemtide Mee. j callin’,
j corslett.
Summa,—Shotte eer ee
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M® that euery of the foresaide parsons beside the furniture of
theyre armo* haue swoordes and daggers.
The following letter 1s connected with the preceding muster -—
SSESUSs ©
16 of Nouembr, 158s.
The woords ffrauncis Leake said vnto the Erle of Shrows-
bury towching John Majiers at Sheffeld Mafier the xv™
daye of November, 1585.
ffirste he toulde his Lship that it was a shame that the musters
were so taken at Chesterfeeld and that he was much ashamed
therat for he said that moste of the men were Rogs (Rogues)
and not sufficient And ther was not twentie able men amongst
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 9
them according to the Precepts And that the said John
Maners did not his dewtie therein And this he wolde justifie
afore the priuie counsell if he were called And further compared
himself w the said John Majers and said he was so good
as he and defied him w” many other approbrious woords
besyds w™ I omitte.”
Without signature.
The following from the Privy Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury
relates to a commission to raise a force of 300 volunteers
within the counties of Warwick, Bucks, Stafford, and Derby
for service in the Low Countries.
“ After our right hartie cofhendaéons to your good L. Whereas
there is a Comission graunted to George Digbye Esquio™ to
chuse win the Countyes of Warwik, Buckingham, Stafford,
and Darbye, the number of three hundred voluntarie men to
serue as soldiors to passe and to be transported into the Low
Contryes where her Ma‘ forces are for the seruice of the
States there, and defence of those Contryes vnder the charge
of our verie good lorde the Erle of Leicester as by the said
Corhission yo maie p'ceaue, fforasmuch as pte of that number
is to be taken win those Counties of Stafford and Darbye
being the Countyes of yo" L. Lieutencie, and that some
persones to whom the like Comissions haue ben heretofore
graunted haue greatlie abused the same in the maner of their
proceedings, wee haue geuen order to Tho: Stanton gent.
(deputed and appointed by the said George Digbye to prouide
make choice and conuaye the said 300 men ou’ vnto him into
the said Low Contreyes) that he shall not deale in th’execution of
the said Comission, but firste make yd acquainted w™ the
Comission, and thereuppon proceed w' the priuite and
allowance of yo L. or of yo" Deputie Lieutenants or of suche
th;
principall gent. as yo shall appointe w"in yo" charge to haue care
and regarde thereunto, that by their dilligence and foresight all
Io DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
disorder and abuse in the chusing and collecting of the said
voluntarie men be auoyded and that none be chosen to this
seruice that are made readie and trained at the charges of the
Contrye to serue in the same, neither that anie of them shall
carrie anie armo™ out of the Contrie ; to whom we trust yo’ L. will
geue a speciall charge for that purpose, to th’end no iust offence
be ministred to her Ma‘ subiects in th’execution of the said
Comission, And yet neuertheles that all conuenient aide and
assistance be yielded to the said thomas Stanton by yo" L. or by
suche as yo shall so appointe, for the better furdering and
aduanceing of that Seruice, whereof referring the principall care
to yo’ L. we bidd yo heartilie farewell, ffrom the Court at
Greenw“ the laste of Aprill, 1586.
Yor L. verie assured loving freendes
Jo. Cant. J. Bromley, canc. W. Burgliley.
H. Hunsdon. J. Buckehurst.
Chr. Hatton. Fra. Walsyngham.
Addressed.— To our verie good lorde the Erle of Shreusberie
L. Marshall of England and of her Ma‘ honorable priuie
Counsell.”
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. It
“FA Mvster Booke of all the selected men appointed
for trayned soldiers made th’ seconde of Touem=
ber in the rvizv™ yeare of the raigne of our
Soueraigne Lady Queene Elizabetbe, 1587,
for the whole County of Derby.*
Hundred of the theigbe Peake.
BOWDEN towneshippe.
CHAPPLE PISHE.—Edwarde Bolar, Charles Kirke, caliiw’ ;
Robarte Baylye, musk.; Anthony Beylatt, Humphry
Ollerenshawe, 62/7 w*” corsletts ; Thomas Bagshawe,
cor’ pikemen.
MippLe CaLr.—John Smythe, John Dewsnoppe, cad/iv’ ;
Willm Bramwall, av, Ric Heywarde, av’; Bryan
Cleyton, thomas Hadfield, cor’. g.; Henry Slacke,
cor’. 6.(Robt Bowdon, John Olliuer, crossed out).
HOPE towneshippe.
Robte Halle, Victor Morten, George Needham, ca//’.; Willin
Morten, a7. ; thomas Hall, musk. ; Gilbarte Marshall,
ar’. ; Reignolde Purslove, Charles Hatfeeld, cor’. ‘en;
Willm Stevenson, Robte ffurnesse, cor’. 3.
GLOSSOP towneshippe.
Robte Bradbury, George Wood, Peter Wood, ca//iu’ ; Anthony
Garlike, a7’. ; Charles Garlike, cor’. . ; Robarte Shipley,
cor’. b.
HATHERSEDGE towneship.
Robte Haukesworth, thomas Shershawe, ca//ix’ ; Henry Swyn-
dell, cor’. 6. , thomas Morten, cor’. p-
WORMHILL.
John Wrighte, Anthony Longsdon, Robarte Greatraks, cal/iv’ ;
George Croslowe, a7’; Stephen Wrighte, Willi Pawfre-
man, cor’. d.; Willin fferne, cor’. p.
* “All trayned in May, 1588.”—400 men, zz anticipation of the Spanish
Znvasion.
12 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
BASLOWE.
George Hynman, James Ellyott, ffrances Rippon, cad/iw’. ;
Robte Lees, av’ ; James Gregory, cor’. g. ; Will Nor-
man, cor’. b. ; James Ragg (crossed out).
DARLEY.
Thomas Steare, George Bowman, cad/iz’ ; Anthony Bullocke,
ar’ ; John Platts, cor’. p.; Richarde Radforde, cor’. 0.
YEOLGREAUE.
Anthony Millner, Robte Stone, Raffe Lane, ca//iu’; Robte
Hampson, musk.,;, Will Gybbes, cov. 6.; Wilim
Wayne, cor’. p.
ASHEFORDE.
Edmunde James, Will Wright, Henry Greaues, ca//zw’ ; Henry
Harrison, a7’ ; Henry Atkinson, cor’. 6.; Hughe Stan-
ley, cor’. p.
TYDDESWALL.
John Healde, James Robinson, caddiv’ ; thomas Smythe, Willi
Symson, a7’ ; Willm Bennytt, cor’. Z. ; Anthony Otefelde,
cor. p.
EYAM.
Christopher Merrell, ca//iz’ ; George Bagshawe, cov’. p. ; George
Hallam, musk. ; Willta Chapman, c7’. p.
CHELMARTON.
Robte Dakyn, Anthony Cleaton, ca/div’; Robte Jackson,
cor. p.; Raffe Hollande, musk. ; Willa Symson, cor’. p.
BAKEWELL.
Will Mee, ca//zu’ ; Richarde Greenhall, cor’. p.
Suma totalis of the hundred 80
of the heighe Peake is }
viz: Shott Loa wise
Corsletts, p. 16 re
Corsletts, 6. 16
Archers... 16
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVA
The Hundred of Whorkes
WENDSLEY AND SNITTERTON.
thomas Rowlande, ca//iw’ ; Will Sharwin
ASHEBURNE.
SION.
worthbe.
Oise Ps
John Spollton, cal/iu’ ; John Ballidon, cor’. p.
BONSALL.
John Hardinge, caddiu’. ; James Needham,
BRADBURNE.
Willm Hande, cad/in’.
BALLIDON.
Robte Smythe, a7’.
BRASSINGTON.
thomas Wallwin, coz’. 0.
CALOE AND IBELL.
Mychaell Crawshaw, cov’. 0.
DETHICKE, TANSLEY, AND LEAY.
Robte Grenesmith, thomas Mather, ar
cor. b.
ELLTON.
John Robinson, a7’.
EYTON AND ALLSOPP.
cor. b.
°; John Statham,
George Hynde, cor’. 6. ; (George Mason c ossed out).
FENNY BENTLEY.
‘Thomas Sherwin, cad/1u’.
HOPTON AND CARSON.
Robte filinte, ca//tv’. ; Rowlande Gell, cor’. b.
HARTINGTON SOKE.
John Bonsall, Edwarde Bateman, Anthony Slighe, cad/ix’ ;
13
2
John Cleyton, sus. ; John Bonsall, thomas Crychelowe,
thomas Whelldon, a7’ ; Richarde Webster, Willmm Water-
fall, John Willshawe, George Goodwin, thomas Mason,
Nicholas Cleaton, cor’. p.
HOGNASTON.
Roger Sclater, ca/diu’,
14 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
KIRKEIRETON.
Willm Kirkelande, caZ/zuw’ ; Willm Storer, az.
KNIVETON, UNDERWOOD, AND OFCOTE.
Christopher Bainbricke, cov’. 4.,; Thomas Ballidon, cor’. 0. ;
(Henry Maullton crossed out).
MAPELLTON AND THORPE.
Willm Clarcke, coz’. 0.
MIDDELTON AND CRVMFORTE.
Peter Woodhouse, ca//iw’ ; Henry Gee, cor’. 6.
MIDDELLTON AND SMERELL.
George Ridiarde, cor’. /.
MATLOCKE.
George Knooles, Edmonde Walker, ca//rw’ ; George Bowne,
cor’. p.
PARWICHE.
Robte Ball, ca//iw’ ; Tho: Heay, callin’,
TISSINGTON.
Tho: Tvrner, cor’. .; Robte Toples (crossed out).
WORKESWORTHE.
John Toples, John Noton, ca//iw’; Henry Wigley, a7’. ; Willin
Wylde, cor’. 4.
Suma totalis of the hundred
50
of Woorkesworth is
viz: Shott reg oho
Archers | 50
Cor’. b.
(CO, je 11 |
The Hundred of Morleston and Litcburcbe.
ASTON SUP. TRENT.
John Hill, cor. p. ; Thomas Mee, cal/iu’.
ALLUASTON AND BOULTON.
John Randale alias Robinson, cor’. 6. ; Willa Cokeyne, caliin’.
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
BREYSON.
Edmunde Walker, ca//iw’ ; Thomas Towle, az’.
BARROWE SUP. TRENT.
Willm Barke, cor’. d.
CLIFTON COMPTO AND LITCHURCHE.
Wyllm ‘Tytterton, cor’. 0.
CRYCHE.
Robte Buntinge, cov’. d.; George Emott, a7 ; (George Rad-
forde crossed out).
CODNOR AND HEYNOR.
Robte Swyfte, cor’. ~. » Christopher Clarke, a7’.
DREYCOTE.
John James, cor’. 0.
DENBY.
George Warde, cov’. d. ; (Nicholas Cocker crossed ous).
EGGINTON.
Richarde Orcharde, cor’. 4. , Thomas Slighe, cvme not, Willi
Potter, calliw
ELLUASTON, AMBASTON AND THULLSTON.
Edwarde Harrison, ce7’. p. ; Nicholas Coxon, callin’,
ffINDERNE.
John Cooke, cor’. p.
HORSLEY CUM MEMBRIS.
-Nicholas Kirke, ca//iw’ ; Henry Gretton, ar’.
ILKESTON AND LITTLE HALAM.
Richarde Halley, ca//iz’ ; John fflamstedd, a7’.
KIRKELANGLEY.
Thomas Olliuer, ca//iu’.
KIRKEHALLAM.
John Newton, ca/Ziu’.
LONGEATON.
W™ Sherlock, cor’. p. ; Willi Mayre, ca//iw’ ; (Edwarde Joanes,
crossed out).
LITTLEOUER.
Robte Campion, ca//iu’,
16 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
LITTLE EYTON AND QUERNE AND CHESTER.
John Litchefeld, caddiv’.
MACKWORTHE.
Thomas Warde, cor’. p.
MARTON AND ALLESTRY.
Thomas Hardy, cor’. g. ; John Gilbart, call’.
MICKELOUER.
Randall Bullocke, cor’. g. ; Wilh Bothom, ca//iw’.
MORLEY AND SMALLEY.
Richarde Hassarde, ca/Ziv’ ; Richarde Briggs, a7’.
OKEBRUCK.
John Piggin, cor’. 0.
RYSLEY.
Robte Balldocke, ca//iw’.
RIPLEY AND PENTRIDGE.
Willm Hyggott, cor’. 6.
SAWLEY.
Edwarde Barrett, cov. 0.
SANDIACRE.
Robt Bostock, cov’. ».; James Bosworthe & (Robt Whyte,
crossed out).
SHIPLEY.
Henry Godkin, cad/iw.
STANTON IUXTA DALE.
Nicholas Collinshawe. ¢v7’. ?.
WILLINGTON.
Robte Baker, ca/Zw’.
WILNE AND SHURDLOE.
Robte Hall, ca//iu’ ; John Stephenson, a7’.
WESTON SUP. TRENT.
Hughe Bennit, a7’; Thomas Whittington, cad/in' ;
Welshe crossed out).
WESTHALAM.
John Hollingworth, cad/i’.
(John
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
WESTON VNDERWOOD.
Edwarde Bamforde, callin’.
Sutha of the hundred of )\
: 50
Morleston and Litchurch J
vizt Shott 22 |
Cor’. p. ... 10 aes
Archers ae 8 |
Cone on. STO ]
Derby Towne.
a |
Tho. Brackhowse, Thomas Sowter, Will Bludworth, Willm
Taberer, Willm Hollis, Willm Myllner, John Challarton,
(W™ Barker and Henry Mylnes, crossed out), calliv’.
Willm Morris, John Clarke, Mathew Sebridge, Alexander
Beardesley, a7’.
Roger Eaton, Robt Mosley, James Walker, Robt Ekyn,
ffrancis Buntynge (Christopher Heathcote, John Colliar,
crossed out) cor’. b.
Mychaell Griffen, Thomas Levechilde, Robt Elce (John Jowill-
son crossed out), cor’. p.
The Hundred of Repingdon and Greasley.
APPULBY.
Henry Earpe, cor’. p.
BRETTBYE.
Thomas Shepherde, cor’. 0.
CATTON.
Willm Lakin, caZ/iu’.
CHILLCOTE.
Robte Bayley, cor’. p.
CROXALL AND EDINGALE.
Thomas Mosley, cor’. .
CALDWALL.
John Blunt, cor’. d.
4
18 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
CHELLASTON AND SWARKESTON.
Willm Smythe, cov’. d. ; Robte Twichell, caliv’.
ffORNEMARKE REPTON AND MILTON.
Nycholas Samball, John Stone, cor’. 6. ; Willm Mekyn, caddiw’ ;
(Henry Burrowes crossed out).
GREASLEY CUM MEMBRIS.
Edwarde Becke, John Newboulde, caé@iuz' ; ‘Vhomas
ar’.
HARTSHORNE AND ENGLEBY.
Thomas Hopkins, cor’. p. ; John Ryvett, callin’.
LULLINGTON.
John Thorman, cov’. g. ; Peter Mowesley, a7’.
LYNTON.
Richarde Wakelyn, cor’. f.
MELBURNE AND NEWTON.
Willm Cowper, cor’. 4.,; John Shevine, cad/iu’ ;
Mowre, a7’.
MESHAM.
Plaunt,
John
ffrancis Morris, cal/iu’ ; Willm Hunt, az ; (John Seale crossed
out).
NEWTON SOLNEY & WINSHULL.
Thomas Eaton, cov’. ~.,; Robte Bladen, cad/in’ ;
Sharpe, a7’.
OSMASTON & NORMANTON.
Richarde
Willm Dawson, cor’. 6. ; Willm Leaper, ca//iv’ ; Edwarde Car-
ter, a7’.
ROSLASTON AND COTON.
Hughe Malleber, cor’. g. ; John Myllner, cad/in’.
STAPENHILL, STANTON & NEWALL.
Willm Graunger, cov’. 4. ; Edwarde Warren, a7’; Robt. Jack-
son, callin’.
SMYTHESBIE.
Alexander Towne, cad/iu’.
STANTON IUXTA PONTEM.
Robte Heare, ca//in’.
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. 19
TYCKNALL AND CALKE.
Ralphe ffrauncis, ca//iw’ ; Richard Gardyner, ar’.
WILSLEY.
Robte Knighte, cor’. g. ; Rowlande Stretton, ca//in’,
WALTON SUPER TRENT.
Willm Johnson, cad/iv’ ; Richarde Huckyn, av".
Suma totalis of the hundred is 43
vizt. Shott swan,
ae ? 43
AthGTs 7 2,.MGS
Cor s.b. 8
The Hundred of Appeltry.
ALLDERWAISLEE AND ASHELEYHEY.
Willm Ellott, caZ/z’ ; Willm Blunt, cor’. A.
DUCKEMANTON.
James Brindley, he refuseth to come in; W™ Allsopp and John
Cooke serued for him, a7’.
BRADLEY AND STURSON.
Willm ffrost, a7’ ; Ralphe Kirke, cor’. p.
BREDSALL.
Richarde Hybberd, av’ ; Richarde Ollerenshawe, ca//in’.
BRELESFORDE AND EDLASTON.
John Pegg, calliw’ ; John Reve, cor’. d.
BOYLSON.
John Bayley, ca/iz’ ; Thomas Smythe, a7’.
BEALPER, HEIGHEDGE AND HOLBROCK.
Richarde Symes, a7’ ; John Spendlove, ca//iu’ ; Willm Longe-
backe, cor.’ p.
CHADDESDEN.
Richarde Hollingworth, ca//iu’ ; Thomas Sheffeld, cor’. d,
CUBLEY.
Robte Baker, az’. a
20 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
CHURCH BROUGHTON.
John fferne, ca//zw’ ; John Philyppes, a7’.
DUFFELDE.
Nicholas Deye, cor’. f. ; Willm Browne, ca//iw ; Henry Carte-
wright, a7’.
DAWBERY LEES.
John Barke, cor’. 6. (Edward Botham crossed out).
DOWEBRIDGE.
Robte Wrighte, cad/iw’ ; Robte Challnor, av’ , Thomas Wylde,
cor’. p.
ETTWELL AND BURNASTON.
Edmvnde Mousley, cor’. 2.
EDLASTON, WIASTON AND STEEDE.
Thomas Cavarde, a7’ ; Thomas Peche, fhe.
ffOSTON AND SCROPTON.
Ralphe Elde, cov’. 4.; Ralphe Wharton, av ; Arthur Forde,
calliv’ ; (Clement Rossington crossed out).
HOWNE.
Willm ffenton, cadiiu’.
HUNGRY BENTLEY.
John Lancaster, a7’ ; John Bentley, in tower.*
HILLTON.
Richarde Harrison, ca//iz’.
HOLLANDE CUM MEMBRIS.
Richarde Dvnne, cov’. d.,,° Humphry Webster, a7’.
LANGEFORDE AND HOLLINGTON.
Willm Crashawe, cor’. p. ; ffrances ffrithe, cal/iu’.
MARSTON MOUNTEGOMERY.
John Tvrner, cor’. 6. ; Nicholas Northe, caldzw’.
* “1586. Dec. 4. Order from the Court for the apprehension of Edward
Bentley of Hungry Bentley, a farmer and servant of Lord Windsor. He is to
be sent up in safé custody, so as not to escape or communicate with anyone.
House and person to be searched for letters, and writings found to be sealed
and sent. If this Edward Bentley is not to be found, a certain Mt Dennylowe
could give information where he is. Bentley married a sister of Mr. Thom.
Roper.” (Rutland MSS. Vol. I’, p. 210. Hist. MSS. Com.)
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. 25
MARSTON NEXT TUTBURY.
Christopher Hynce, cor’. ~.; John Raworth, ca/éiu',; (John
Gilbert crossed out).
MOGINTON, MERCASTON & KEDELSTON.
Thomas Hopkins, cad/iu’.
NORBURY AND ROSTON.
Robte Lowe, cor’. ~.,, Thomas Hiblin, cal/iv’.
OSLASTON AND THURUASTON.
Edwarde Heyne, cor’. g. ; Edwarde Harrison, cad/iu’.
OSMASTON NEXT ASHEBURNE.
Willm Leadbeter, cov’. p.
RADBURNE.
Jo. Willcockson, cor’. 4. ; (Robte Yeoman crossed out).
RODDESLEY.
George Yeoman, cor’. d.
SOMERSALL HERBERT.
Tho. Mosley, cad/iz’ ; (Richarde Stubbinge crossed out).
SUDBURY CUM ASTON.
Ralphe Symson, cor’. . ; Ralphe Wright, calZiv’.
STANLEY AND MAPERLEY.
Willm Burton, cov’. 4, ; Willm Blake, cad/iu’.
SPOONEDON.
Willm Cowper, cor’. .; Michaell Jackeson, ca//iv’.
SUTTON UPON THE HILL.
George Ancester, cor’. d.
SYNFEN.
Mychaell Banckroft, ca//iv’.
SNELSON AND ALTO CUM MEMBRIS.
Thurston Tvnnyclif, av ; John Tomlinson, cad/iu’.
SHERLEY AND YEAUELEY.
Edwarde Rowbotham, cor’. 4. ; Humphrie aa callin’.
TWYFORDE AND STENSON.
Richarde ffoster, ca//iu’ ; John Dawson, ar’.
TRUSLEY AND ASHE.
Richard Eyre, cal/iw’ ; (Willm Johnson crossed out).
22 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
YELDERSLEY.
Olliuer More, a7’.
Suma of the hundred of Appletry is 67
vizt. Shott e260
Archers ... 16
, 67
Car ifn Vets Te
Cor’. b. SLI ir
Hundred of Scarsdale.
ASHEOUER.
Thomas Marshe, ca//’.; John Bower, ar’, Gyles Greenall
cor. ~.; Leonarde Lowe, cor’. d.
BRAKENTHWATE, WASSHINGTON, AND OGESTON.
Henry Lee, ca//’. ; Richarde Woodwarde, cor’. 6.
BRIMINGTON, WHITTINGTON, AND DUNSTON.
Richard Rock, av’. ; Ric. Tvpman, calliw’., Raffe Rygate,
cor’. p.
BLACKWELL.
Richard Ludlam, ca//’.; Richard Reignald, cor’. Z.; John
ffrythe, cor’. d.
BEIGHTON.
Humphry Hyde, cad’. Thomas Newton, av’; Henry Wood,
cor’. b.
BOULESOUER AND CLOWNE.
Olliuer Butcher, cad’. ; Will Parker, cor’. d. ; Willi ffletcher,
COP nO: :
BALBROUGHE AND WHITWELL.
Arthur Reade, ca//?.; Raffe Wood, musk.’ , Bryan Bullefant,
cor’. p.
ALLPHERTON (sic) (ALFRETON).
Henry Mason, ca//iw’ ; Robt Curtesse, cor’. i177; Thomas Mort,
cor’, p.; John Lawrens, cor’. Z.
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. 23
CHESTERFELDE.
Raffe Hollis, John Cleyworth, ca//iwv ; John Lyngard, mush. ;
John Cocker, av’. ; Thomas Hynman, cov’. Z. ; Willm
Bowne, cor’. b.
DRONFEELDE.
Phillop Stansall, Arthur More, cad/.’; Robt Owtram, ar ;
Robt Smallchar, cor’. p.
ELLMETON AND CRESWELL.
Thomas Smyth, cad/’.; John Roads, ar’.
GLAPWELL AND ROWTHORNE.
Raffe Spollton, ca/7. ; Ric Cley, cor’. d.
HOWNESFELD.
Richard Dand, ca/div’; John Croft, musk’.; George Wood,
COR AD:
KILLEMARSHE, TOTLEY, AND DORE.
Robt Barbar, Willm Calton, cadzu’ ; Thomas Stone, musk. ;
Raffe Bestowe, cor. p.
MORETON, PILLESLEY, NORTHEWINFELD cu peella de
BRAMPTON.
Willm Bacon, Willm Banks, ca//iu’ ; James Padley, av’; John
Brelesforde, cor’. p. ; Peter More, cor’. 4.; (Robt Allen
crossed out).
NORTON.
Phillope Bate, Ric. Cleyton, caddu’ ; Robt Hunter, av’ ; George
Atkinson, cor. ~. ; Thomas Northe, cov. 3.
PLEASLEY.
Richard Wolley, cad/iz’ ; Thomas Marshe, av’; Arthur Carnell,
cor’. b. ; (Marshall Barker crossed out).
STAUELEY, BARLEY, AND ASTON.
John Hancock, Arthur Mason, ca//iw’ ; George Greaues, cor. f. ;
Peter Deane, cor’. 6. ; Robt Littlewood, musk.
SOWTHEWINFELDE AND OKETHORPE.
Robt Mather, ca//iw’ ; ffraunces Machen, musk.
SOWTHENORMANTON AND PINXTON.
Edward Lee, ca/@w’ ; Ric Bonnington, cor’, p.
24 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
SHURLAND AND HEIGHAM.
John Amery, cad/’.; Jeffrey Jackson, cor’. d.
SCARCLIFF AND PALLTERTON.
George Pease, call’. ; Robt Woodhowse, coz’. 4.
STENESBY AND HEATHE,
Thomas Cowper, ca//’. ; Roger Clarke, cov’. ; Ric Walker, a7’,
(John Wainwright crossed out).
STRETTON.
John Hobby, cor’. p. ; Robt Platts, cad/’.
SUTTON AND DUCKMANTON.
Willm Hill, ca’. ; ffrauncis Buntinge, cor’. p.
TYBSHELFE AND OSCROFTE.
Ric. Clarke, ca//’. ; Ric. Buckland, cor. b.
WALTON, CALOR, AND BRAMPTON.
John Revell, cad’. ; Edward Cowloe, cor. 4.
WINGERWORTHE, TUPTON, AND OWNSTON.
George Bradshawe, call?.; Thomas Barker, ar ; Godfrey
Swyfte, cor. 0.
ECKINTON.
Henry Bromley, ca//’. ; Thomas Kirkeby, a7’ ; Henry Antley.
cor. p.; Thomas Crookes, call’. ; Wm. Lont, cor. 0. ;
(George Chambers crossed out).
Calliuers .:. 36
She | Corsets at a 36
Archers ... 18
Bills a7 eA
(The following entry occurs at the end of the list :—)
‘firste of Maye, 1588.
Receiued towards the Charge of the trayning of 200 men. 3.
dayes at Bakewell, vizt for euery man, er
Disbursed as followeth :
Soldiers paye for . 3. dayes hauing 12°.adaye ... 30
ffor 145" of powder at 16°. the pounde _... «eu Ja ay
ffor 12" of matche at 6° the pound... “ef sk 6°
li
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. 25
to the Leuetennant ... se ahd me he 40°
to 4. seriants (sergeants)... me oe nihil 3 if
clarks —— wits Se os at sce 40°
2 Corporalls ... see a ae 2 oe 20°
2 Auncyents (Ensigns) oe a re sad 15°
2 Drumers ... ve ae at foe as 15°
Sum: 50"
(The Queen to the Earl of Shrewsbury.)
** Elizabeth.”
(1587, Nov. 3.)
‘Right trustie and right welbeloved Cousin and Councello’
we greete yo well. fforasmuche as we thinke it Conuenient to
haue o* frontires towards Scottland and the Contries therunto
adioyning to be defended against all incursions and Inuasions
that by those pts maye be made into o* Realme: Wee haue
founde it very expedient to haue the forces in all places of the
Northe as in Yorkeshire and the other Counties vpon the frontires
to be put in good redines vnder Captaines and leaders. And for
the gouernem‘ and directon theirof we haue made Choise of o°
Cosin the Erle of Huntingdon beinge allredie p'sident of o*
Counsell there, to be o* leefteniit- generall in all those Northe pts
and haue authorised him w™ the helpe of suche noble men as be
resiant in those pts, to make redie an army for o* seruice yf cause
shall so require, And for that it maye be, that the forces of Scot-
land beinge increased of men and releiued w™ money oute of
forren Contries maye be so great as yt shall be fitt to increase the
Army w™ shalbe leuied by o’ saide leeftenit w'in his leefteniicy,
We haue determined (as a thinge very necessary, to haue some
further forces to be leuied and put in redines in suche other
Counties as in former tymes haue allwaies beene seruiceable
against the forces of Scotland, amongst the w the twoo Counties
of Derby and Stafford w™ be vnder yo" charge as leefteniit therof
are parte, And therefore we doe require yo w" all speed possibell
Yo doe cause to be put in redines win the Countie of Derbie
26 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
the number of thre hundred footemen, And in the Countie
of Stafford fowre hundred footemen of men well armed and
weaponed, And to be Comitted to the charge of some principall
gentlemen of the Contry suche as for their Credibt will make
Choise of seruiceable men w™ good contentaéon of their soldiers
and allso to haue their leeftenfits and officers vnder them to be
men of experience in the warres, w™ numbers wee require yo to
cause to be well sorted w'" their weapons so as twoe pts of theim
at the least maye be of shott w' the harquebuze and of long
bowes the rest to be weaponed w" piks and bills And the same
to be put in suche redines after the receipte of theis o* lfes as at
any Conuenient tyme afterwards they maye be vewed by suche as
we shall send to see theim in good order, And allso that vpon
the lfes to be sent from o* said Cosin of Huntingdon to yo
requiringe the ayde of those numbers or of any pte theirof the
same maye be sent or so many of them as he shall require
w'out delaye vnder sufficient Captaines as afore is mencioned to
suche place of his leefteniicy as he shall by his Ifes appoint, wher
the Captaines whom yo shall appoint ou’ them or any other by yo
to be appointed shall receiue the ordinary somes of money for
their Coats and their Conduct and from thence afterwards shall
also receiue our ordinary paye. Yt hathe bene thought allso very
nedfull if any inuasion should happen to Come by the waye of
Scotland w any forces from straunge Contries that their might
be some Conuenient nomber of demilances in redines to serue w™
other the forces of the light horsemen of the Northe And for that
purpose we think it very necessary to haue a Certen nomber of
Launces prouided out of the Countyes vsually aunswerable for
the warres against Scotland, of w™ nomber wee doe require yo to
vse the best meanes yorcan w" the principall gentellmen of those
Shires to haue the nomber of thirtie and fower to be furnished
w' horse and launce meet for seruice, so as yf occasion shall so
happen by any forren forces to enter into the Northe pts of o°
realme o* Cosin of Huntingdon beinge o* Leeftenfit generall there
findinge the necessitie to be releued w™ theim may vpon his
MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION. 27
request by his lres haue the said nomber or pte of theim owt of
those Counties or so many of them as he shall haue neede in
suche sorte as before is p’scribed for the order of footemen to be
sent owt of those Counties. Herof we doe most ernestly require
yo accordinge to the importance of the cause to take some care
that both Captaines may be appointed to be men of value credit
and well deuoted to o° seruice ; and their Leiftenits to be of
knowledge for the same And the soldiers able bothe in their
bodies for their seruice and well furnished w'" armo* and weapons.
Wher we haue named the nomber of thirtie and fowre horsmen
o’ meaninge is that by yo" discretion yo shall Charge bothe the
said shires w™ that nomber by such proportion of Charge to
eche of theim as yo'self shall thinke meete. And theis o° lies
shalbe yo" sufficient warrant and discharge in that behalf. Gyuen
vnder o* signet at Eyley howse the third daye of Nouember 1587.
In the xxx" yeare of o* raigne.
The Spanish Armada.
The following is an urgent appeal by Elizabeth, through the
Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of
Derby and Stafford, to the gentry of these counties for
aid in view of the imminent danger of the invasion of Eng-
land by the forces of the King of Spain, then on the seas.
Copy. Addressed—‘ To the erle of Shrewsbury.”
(1588. June 18.) Righte trustie and right welbeloved Cousen
and Councello" wee greet youe well. Wheras heretofore vpon the
aduertisments from tyme to tyme and from sondrie places, of the
greate preparacons of forren forces, with a full intention to invade
this our Relme and other our dominions, wee gaue our directions
vnto youe for the preparinge of our Subiects within your Lieu-
tenancie to be in a readines and defence against anie attempte
that might be made against vs and o* Realme: which our
directions wee finde so well performed as wee cannot but receave
28 MUSTER FOR SPANISH INVASION.
great contentmente thereby, both in respecte of your carefull
proceedinge therein; and also of the greate willingnes of our
people in generall to the accomplishment of that wherevnto they
were required; shewinge therby their great love and loyaltie
towardes vs; w as wee accepte most thanckfullye at their hands,
acknowledging our selves infinitely bounde to almightie god in
that it hath pleased him to blesse vs with so louinge and dutifull
subiects, so wee woulde haue youe make it knowne vnto them:
fforasmuche as wee finde the same Intention not onlye of invad-
inge but of making a Conqueste alsoe of this our Realme, nowe
constantly more & more detected & confirmed, as a matter fullye
resolued on, an armie allreadie beinge put to the Seas for that
purpose, althoughe we doubt not but by gods goodnes the same
shall prove frustrate ; wee haue therfore thought meet to will and
require yo" forthwith with as muche conveniente speed as yo"
may, to call together at som convenient place or places, the beste
sorte of gentlemen vnder yo" Lieutenancie; and to declare vnto
them, that, consideringe those great preparacions and threatnings
nowe burste out in acCon vpon the seas, tendinge to a purposed
Conquest, wherein everie manes particular estate is in the highest
degree to be touched in respecte of Contrie, Libertie, Wife,
Children, Lands, Lyfe, and that w™ is specially to bee regarded
for the profession of the true & sincere Religion of Christ, wee
doe looke that the most parte of them should haue, vpon this
instante extraordinarie occasion, a larger proportion of furniture
both for horsemen and footemen (but specially horsemen) then
hath been certified ; therby to be in their best strenthe againste
any attempte whatsoever, & to be employed both about our owne
person and otherwise as they shall haue Knowledge given them.
The nomber of whiche larger proportion, as soone as yo" shall
knowe, wee require you to signefie to the rest of our privie
Councell. And herevnto as wee doubt not but by yo" good
endevo' they wilbe the rather coformable; so also we assure
o’self, that Almightie god will so blesse those their loyall harts
borne towards vs their lovinge Soveraigne, & their naturall
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 29
Contrie ; that all the attempts of anie enemies whatsoever shalbe
made void & frustrate, to their confusion, yo’ comforts & gods
high glorie. Given vnder o* Signet at o‘ Manor of Greenwich the
xviij” of June 1588 in the xxx" yere of our raigne.
Copy. without address.
(Zhe Queen to the Earl of Shrewsbury.)
poe Rk.” “ By the Queene.”
(1593, May 5). Right trustie and right welbeloved Cousin
wee greet yo" well, Forasmuche as wee haue cause to doubte
of some troubles to be stirred in our Realme of Ireland, by
the intenCon of some Spanish shipping w' men of warre to
be sent into Scotland, and by the way to touche in some ports
of the North parts of our said Realm, w™ some nombers of
men of warre to be there also landed, to stirre vpp our Subiects
to som rebellion; for w'standing wherof wee thinke it
necessarye -to increase our forces w‘ presentlie wee haue in
that land, And therfore haue determyned to haue certayne
nombers of men to be putt in readines to be transported thether,
vpon the firste occacon that shalbe geven, Towardes the furnyture
of w™ nombers, wee requyre you as our Lieutennant, to cause
to be chosen and putt in readynes the number of one hundred
eight and thirtie hable men in our Countie of Derbie, to be
accompted in paye for one hundred and fiftie, besides the
Captens and usuall officers of the said band; Making choise
of fitt and meete Captens for the same, as men to be trusted
for their fidelitie, and to be by them conducted into Ireland
‘at our ports of Chester or Lyrpoole, vpon the nexte knowledge
to be given to yo" by our Counsell, And to cause them to be
armed in this sorte following, that is In the nomber of one
hundred and eight and thirtie, to haue fortie pikes w Corsletts,
threescore Culyuers, Ten Musketts, eighteene Bowes, and Ten
Halberdes, And also to cause Coates to be prouided for them
of some one Coulo', for the w" there shalbe allowance made
after the rate of fower shillings a Coate. And these our lfes
30 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
shalbe your sufficient warrant and discharge in this behalf.
Given vnder o* Signett at Croydon the fifte daye of Maye 1593
in the five and thirteth yeere of o” raigne.
‘*Windebank.”
Copy.
Addressed :—‘* To our right trusty and right welbeloved Cousin
the Erle of Shrewsbury Lieutenant of our Countie of
Derbie.”
~
‘‘ John Harpur,” to ‘‘ John Manners Esq. of Haddon.”
(1594/5, Mar: 21) S* yesternight in my Retorne from you
I found this gent. Captaine Merriman and v. of his Company
at Derby, Accompanied w' theis lfes hereinclosed from my
lls: of Shrewsbury and Essex, w™ I thought good to open,
and therby pceave that their Lps: pleasure ys, That our men
shalbe at Chester the last of this moneth and their desire w™
all that we would take vp the Armor for these men for Corsletts
and musketts w" their furnitures of Mr. Willm Gravener servant
to the said Earle of Essex who dwelleth in Shropshire w™ he
offreth at a more Reasonable rate than we haue sett downe
by iij> in the Corslett w® the sword dagger and girdle, and the
same new and more serviceable. Howbeyt because our warning
ys so ver short and we know not wher this Gravener doth dwell
nor how to be Certainly furnished at this tyme, I hold yt most
saffe that we take the best of our owne Armor, And that we
write vp our lfes to their Lps to haue so much sent hither to
Derby by Mr. Gravenor at whitsontide next or sooner against
w™ tyme we will cause the money to be Levied in eu’y Town-
ship for his redy paym' We must also at my L. of Essex his
desire Cause some money to be Levied towards the Captaines
Charges, who ys exceedingly well reported of for his kind nature
and bountie to his soldiers. But therby so vnprovided for
money as I was enforced yesternight to take order at his Inne
for his victualls and other necessary Charges in Ryding vp and
downe, S' Humfrey fferrers told me yesterdaie that they had
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 31
agreed in Warwickshire to Levy of their Cuntrey for their
Captaine xx", And yf we shall do any lesse heere, I feere it
wilbe yll taken, Neu’theles I referr my selfe to yo" pleasure
wherevonto I know S‘ Humfrey will agree, And therfore Crave
yo" mynd in the p’misses desiring that I maie Receave the same
w'" all convenient speed by some foote messenger whom I will
paie, yf the Captaines guide retorne not as I think he maie,
The rates Agreed yesterdaie I haue here subscribed and haue
by the Captaines consent agreed for our Cassocks for the soldiers
of blew cloth to be lyned for xiiij* a peece praying you vnder yo’
Lre to be sent to me to sett downe what you allow or disalow
that we maie all agree in one proporcon for the service of our
Cuntrey, The towne of Derby will furnish their iij men to the lyking
of the Captaine who doth muster them, and do render humble
thanks for their favour. I will not faile god willing to meete
you at Ashburne vpon Saterday the xxix" of this M’che to see
the soldiers saffly deliu’ed w' their furniture to the Captaine
- by Indenture as we are appointed and will take order that the
Cassocks shalbe brought thither at that tyme, and so w™ due
Remembrance take leave this xxj'" of M’che 1594.
Yo™ wherin I lay assurred
John Harpur.
The Corslett & pike... te sis, =) Sere veg
for his Apparell & in his purse... xx®.
for his Cassock ne 7 ivap tlhe?
Sword dagger & girdle i? Ji ey An
His Conduccton Money aig ee Ve
To the Captaine for eu’y soldier And for the musketts &
Callyuers Ratablie as yesterday was agreed vpon.
Addressed :—“ To the Right worshipfull his very good frend
Mr. John Mann’s esquier at Haddon.”
(Two Seals, with the Harpur Crest: on a wreath, a boar
passant, Ov, bristled, G., and collared with a ducal coronet of
the second).
32 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
The names of suche gent. as weere charged wth
horse in the yeare 1595, together wt a
pticuler note of theire seuerall charge; Mr.
Thom Gresley Esquire beinge the Captaine of
the horse, &c. Viewed againe: 3: August:
1596.
MORLESTON & LITCHURCH. Lances. Light-horse. Petronells.
John Zouche esquire and the
ladie Zouche his mother... ij ° °
Henry Sacheuerell esquire See No aah ° j
John Stanhop esquire j ° j
Wallter Powtrell esquire j fo) fo)
John Bullock esquire j ° °
Patrick Lowe esquire ° j )
Richard Harpur esquire fo) ° j
ffraiices Cooke esquire ro) ° j
John Cley gent ° j °
Edward Mundaye esquire ° j re)
John Willoughbie esquire j fe) j
John Bentley esquire j fo) re)
Henry Lee esquire j ° °
WORKESWORTH.
Edward Cockayen esquire 2 tte SD RSE LS Lhasa wey
ffraiices ffitzherbert esquire Ao ee ) j °
M"s Gell widoe married to Mr.
Curson j fo) °
John fflacket gent. fe) fe) j
Henry Wigley gent. fo) j fe)
Aden Beresford esq. j ° ro)
Charles Agard gent. ° ° j
REPINQDON & GRESLEY,
Thomas Gresley esquire Yess tl BABII GER Ps) 2
John Harpur esquire... 2, al ss Sa ee
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
REPINGDON & GRESLEY —continued.
Humfrey Dethick esquire
- George Cvrson esquire
Raufe Sacheuerell esquire
James Abney esquire
Wallter Horton esquire
John ffrauncis esquire
Richard ffrauncis of Tycknall cet
Gilbert Thacker esquire
Robt Baynbridge gent. .
APPLETRY,
Will Bassett esquire
Henry Cauendish esquire
John Vernon esquire
Willa Knyueton of Bradley, esq.
Will Knyueton of Mercaston, esq.
Nichas Langford esquire
Will Agard esquire
John Cvrson esquire
Henry Merry gen.
Willm Ireton gen.
Raufe Blackwell gen.
Will Myllward esq.
M* Poole of Radburne, wid.
Anthony Lowe of Alldeerwayslee,
gen. - ee
Willi Botham of Derbie
HIGH PEAK,
John Manners esquire
George Sutton esq.
Roger Columbell esq.
Robt Eyre of Edall esq.
Willi Jessop esq.
3
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SCARSDALE, Lances. Light-horse. Petronells.
ffratices Leeke esquire... 23 CVAD: 2 fest AO es Prem
Willi Cauendishe esquire zee, eel ° j
Peter ffretchvile esquire ... seg ° °
John Rodes esquire a 4 ea fr) fe)
M* ffoliambe of Wallton wid. ... ij ° fe)
Hercules ffoliambe esq. ... ier MeO ° j
Nichol Strelley esq. ee Bt Mendes; j fe)
Willm Bradburne esq. j ° °
Robt Sytwell gent. j fe) °
(Zhe Privy Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury).
(1599-1600, Jan. g.) After o* verie hartie Comendacoiis to
y’ good L. although the leavy of foote at this tyme for the
supply of her Ma‘ forces in Irland be more then her (yf it
might be forborne) would by her will impoase vppon her people,
neverthelesse the necessitie of the service enforceinge her to
provide somewhat furth™ to require some ayde of horse, it may
not seeme burthensome to any of her good subiects to yeeld
thervnto, ffor w‘" purpose her Ma** hath giuen vs authority
& commandm! vnder her owne Roiall hand to write o' lfes vnto
y’' L. and others accordinge to theffect followinge, ffirst yo" L.
shall vnd'stand that her Ma‘* is pleased that we should require
by thease o* lfes at the hands of the Countie of Derby vnder
yo" L. lieutenancie for the service of Ireland the number of
fower horses or geldings, wherin as her Ma** litle doubteth to
receaue satisfaction (beinge mynded therby to observe the measure
of all their good wills from whome the same shall either be denied
or willinglie assented vnto, So her Ma‘ hath most gratious &
speciall regard therin to the ease of the cofhon charge of the
whole Countie, for wheras the charge of the leavie of foote
lyeth generally vppon the Contrie & vppon all sorts of men
that are of any reasonable habilitie, her Ma‘ will by no meanes
that this charge for horse be so laid, but that it be imposed vppon
some such speciall gentlemen & others as you shall knowe to
be of most sufficient meanes and habilitie to beare it, exceptinge
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 35
onlie such as can shewe vnto yo" L. at this tyme some speciall
lfes wherin they are also pticulerly charged for horse, not
doubtinge but some fewe may be founde by yo" L. that both
are verie hable wout hinderance at all vnto them, & will
be for her Ma‘ service & their owne Interest in the comon
cause, most readie to declare the measure of their affection
in the tyme when they pceaue so greate a necessitie, And for-
asmuch as the trooble will be lesse & the expedicon of the
service more by yeeldinge money to provide & furnish the
horses than by sendinge the bodies of the horses themselves,
wt may (by many accidents in the carriage) prove worse at
the place of Rendezvous than they weare before & so disgrace
the senders; her Ma‘ pleasure therfore is that yo" Lo: shall
take order for so much money to be levied onlie amongst psons
of such sort & qualitie as is before mencioned as may serve for
the providinge & furnishing of the said fower horses after the
rate of thirtie pounds a horse & cause the same to be sent vp
hither to the Treasurer of her Ma‘ Chamber by the last of this
instant moneth, wherin her Ma** doth require at yo" Lo: hands,
& charges you vppon the regard you ought to haue of yo" owne
conscience & of yo" dutifull allegeance to her highnes, to
proceede vprightlie wout anie parciallitie in the layinge of this
charge wheare it may be least burthensome theare being nothinge
more greevous to her mynde at any tyme then to heare as often
shee doth that many of thease contribucons are layed vppon
thoase that are far lesse hable than thoase that are spared, of
w™ we assure yo’ L: her Ma‘® hath by her owne lies enioyned
vs above all things to enquire and informe her vppon o* duties
towards her. Therfore not doubting but yo" Lo: will vse
extraorenarie care to see this service pformed accordinge to
this direction, we wish yo’ L: hartelie farewell. from the Court
at Richmond the ix” of January 1599.
Copy. Subscribed by—
The Lo: Archbishop of Cant.
Lo: Keeper
36 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
Lo: Threasurer
Lo: Admirall
Lo: Chamberlaine
Lo: North
Mr. Comptroller
Mr. Secretary
Mr. Chancelo' of thexchequ’
Lo: cheefe Justice of England
Superscribed—To of verie good L: the Earle of Shrewsbury
her Ma‘ lieutent in the Countie of Darby.
Subscribed in the handwriting of the Earl of Shrewsbury—
‘this is the trew coppy of their LL:ps lfes to he w™ I receaved
here at my house in London the x™ day of Ja: 1599.
Gilb: Shrewsbury.
(The Lords of the Council to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord
Lieutenant of the County of Derby.)
(1599-1600, Jan: 14.) After o* verie hartie Comendacons to
yo" good L: Such hath beene alwayes her Ma‘ care in the great
occasions w™ her H®’ hath had theise late yeares, to vse the ayde
of her lovinge Subiects for the. p'servaton of her Realme of
Ireland, as shee hath forborne to impoase any furth" burthen
vppon them, then the necessitie of the affaires did vrge her vnto.
And although theare haue beene sundrie leavies of men made in
the seuerall Counties of this Realme, for the service of that King-
dome, neverthelesse through the continuance of the troubles
theare her Ma‘* is enforced at this tyme to send newe supplies
thither, w® for the more ease of the Realme are appointed to be
levied in sundrie Counties, amongest the w™ the number of one
hundreth, are appointed to be taken out of that Countie of Derby
ynd' yo’ L: lieutenancie. ffor w‘® purpose although her Ma‘
hathe by her lfes giuen yo" L: sufficient authoritie to leavie the
afforesaid number, yet for yo’ L: better information & the avoid-
inge of such Inconvenience, & abuses, as haue beene committed in
some Counties in the lyke leavies of men, her H* hath referred
yo" L: to such direction as you shall receaue from vs, & hath
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 37
comanded vs to recomend to yo" care theis observacons follow-
inge, w™ beinge carefullie by you considered, out of doubt the
forces sent thither will be of better strength & service, & the
Countreies should not neede to be so often visited w" theis Kinde
of Imposicons. The first regard that is to be vsed, is in the
carefull & good choise of the men, both to be of habilitie of
bodie and lykelihoode, & not of loose people that are addicted to
idlenes & lewdnes, & are often tymes taken vp rather to dis-
burden the Countrey of such vnnecessarie people, then for choise
of their aptnes & disposi¢on. This shalbe best performed, if the
Justices in pson doe performe their indevoures, & not comitte
the choise of the men to inferio’ officers. The next consideracon
to be had, is to see them sorted w good Armo & weapons,
accordinge to this proporcion, that in everie hundredthe theare
may be twentie pykes armed w" corsletts, pouldrens, & good
Murrions, ten halberts armed as the pykes, twelve musketts w™
good Murrions, twelve bastard musketts w good Murrions, &
fortie Calliuers armed lykewise w™ good Murrions. And that
theare may be verie p'cise Regard vsed to see them all furnished
w" good swords and daggers, w for the most parte haue bene
verie bad, & for no vse of service. And therefore we are
earnestlie to require yo’ L: to be most carefull in the choise of
that weapon, for such as shalbe founde vnfitte shalbe refused.
And wheras theare doth remaine by this Reckoninge Six in
euerie hundreth & three in euerie fiftie not sorted w™ weapons,
they are to be provided of Targetts of wood, together w" other
Armes, And because the Targetts are not to be had in Readines
in the Countrey it shall suffice that so much money be sent to
the Porte of Embarqueinge as may serve to buy the Targetts &
the other Armes after the rate of xxx° for a man, w™ shalbe pro-
vided heere & sent thither. And heere her Ma‘ callinge to
mynde the great negligence that hath beene found in divers
Counties of the Realme in settinge forth of souldiors in former
services, in bare & naked sorte wherby they are boath vnhable to
indure the could of the Contrey vnmeete for service, & subiect to
38 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
take diseases, & are discoarged in their service, seeinge oth'
souldiers theare orderlie apparelled by her Ma‘ care : for redresse
of this abuse & knowinge that euerie Contrie doth not yeeld so
good prouisions as may be made about London, it hath been
considered howe thease souldiers that are to be imployed in
thease warres, for the defence of the Realme & hono' of her
Mat may be sett forth in such sort as is meete for soldiers, &
suteable w™ the rest that serve theare, the rath" for that by experi-
ence it is founde that some kyndes of the apparell would be
changed for the comoditie of the souldier although will prove to
her Ma‘ further charge. And therfore we have taken order w”
her Ma‘ merchaunts that do furnish the apparell for the souldiers
servinge both theare & in oth" places, to provide good apparell at
reasonable rates for the apparellinge of theis souldiers that are
now appointed to be levied in the seuerall counties of the
Realme, whereof we send yo" L: a liste to thende you may see
the seuerall kynds & sorts of apparell (wherof her Ma‘* doth
beare in euerie sute a proporcon) both to ease the Countrey & to
haue the souldiers well furnished w™ shee doth allowe to the
marchaunts besides that w* the country is to pay; this whole
furniture shalbe readie at the Seaside & places of imbarqueinge,
theare to be deliuered to the souldiers, wherby an other incon-
venience shall be avoided, that if anie of the souldiers doe (in
lewde maner) rune away, they shall not take the apparell with
them, w* isto be deliuered vppon shipp boarde, the allowance
the Countrey is to give amounteth to forti shillings a man, w™
some yo" L: shall cause to be levied in the Countie accordinge
to the nomber that is allotted vnto yo" & to see the same
sent vp hither vnto the hands of S' John Harte Knight
alderman of London. Theis observacons beinge carefullie
performed, the aforesaid nomber are to be in such a
readines & p'pared as they may be at the Port of Chester by
the last of february, wheare theare is shippinge prouided for
their transportacon to that place in the Realme of Ireland wheare
they are to be imployed. Herin we are to give yo’ L: speciall
charge in regard of the manie faults that have been comitted
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 39
by the Conducto™ in exchanginge of men, and other abuses,
that you wilbe verie carefull in makeinge choise of some
discreete & sufficient person, to see them well & orderlie
conducted thether, to whome theare shalbe allowance made
of six shillings per diem, & they to be deliuered vnto him by
Rolle indented, in w® Rolle yo' L: shall expresse the names
& surnames of euerie souldier, and the parish wheare he is
leavied, and giue conduct money to the soldiers after eight-pence
the man by the day, for so manie daies as may serve them
convenientlie to march vnto the aforesaide Porte, for w™ tyme
also the conductor is to haue his allowance, And this Conduct
money as well impresed by you to the souldiers as to the
conducto’, w'" the Coate money (accordinge to her Ma* vsuall
allowance of fower shillings for eurie Coate) shalbe repaied
againe to such as yo" L: shall appoint to receaue the same
by me the L: Threasurer, Lastlie because their shalbe occasion
to vse the service of some Carpenters, Smithes, & Bricklaiers,
we pray yo" L: to cause one of euerie of thease occupacons
to be impresed amongst this nomber, Thus haveinge added to
her Ma‘ lfes theis necessarie instructions, for yo" better direccon,
we earnestlie do require yo" L: that speciall care may be vsed,
to see them in all points thoroughly observed, And so we
wish yo" good Lo: right hartelie well to fare. From the Court
at Ritchmond the xiiij of Januarie, 1599.
Signed by—-the Lo: Keeper
Lo: Thresurer
Lo: Admirall
Lo: Chamberlaine
Lo: North
Mr. Comptroller
Mr. Secretary
Mr. Chancelo* of thexcheq’ —
Lo: Cheife Justice
Superscribed “To o' verie good L: the Earle of Shrewsbury
her Ma* lieutenannt in the Countie of Derby.”
40 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
26 January, 1599, (1600).
The names of those gentlem’ w theire somes of
money that doe contribute to the prouiding and
furnishing of iiij horses nowe required for the
seruice of Ireland after xxxli a horse vizt.
Com: Derb:
REPTON & GREYSLEY,
S' Humfrey fferrers of Walton Knight ... td ai ij"
Thomas Greysley of Drakeloe Esquire ... eh tex ij
John Harpur of Swarkeston Esquire... as ae ij"
John ffrancis of ffornewarke Esq. fe a ba xl°
Willm Myllward of Eyton Esquire sae Ge <i xls
Gilbert Thacker of Repton Esquire... ne “A xF
George Corson of Croxall Esquire sce ae me pig
M" Dethick of Newall widoe_... ta wy ee
James Abney of Willesley Esquire Re ae 3: ee
Walter Horton of Catton Esq. ... Ts sn oon Te eae
Richard ffrancis of Tycknall gent. ade ce ot zk:
Robt. Baynbrige of Calke gent. ... ae ah, ae xx°
Raufe Sacheuerell of Stanton Esq. a ie ae Fe
ffrancis Nedeham of Melburne gent. _... +F oe x
ffrancis Sacheuerell of Chellaston gent. ... oes ae xx
MORLESTON & LITGHURCH.
John Stanhop of Elluaston Esquire... drs fr ij"
Henry Sacheuerell of Morley Esquire ... a 42 ij"
John Willoughby of Rysley Esquire xf rts uA ij!
John Zouche of Codner Esquire... + re = oe x
Edward Monday of Marton Esquire... aie Bs xl
Henry Leigh of Eckington Esquire ae a ee
Patrick Lowe of Denby Esquire ... Se ass sin, XS
M*™ Powtrell of Westhallam widoe ae 1a
John Bullock of Darley Esquire ... 5 is +S ee
Richard Harpur of Mikellouer gent. ... Re Ss xx:
John Cley of Criche gent. ae 5 Be “vs Xie
Edward Blunt of Arlaston gent. ... exe S. re 2
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
APPLETRY,
Henry Cauendishe of Douebridge Esquire
Willm Bassett of Langley Esq.
John Vernon of’ Sudbury Esq.
Nich’as Langford of Langford Esq.
Willm Knyueton of Bradley Esq.
W™ Knyueton of Mercaston Esq.
W" Agard of ffoston Esq.
John Corson of Kedleston Esq. ...
John Bentley of Bredsall Esq.
ffraicis Cooke of Trusley Esq.
M* Poole of Radburne & German her sonne ...
M*™ Poole of Hyedge & German her sonne
W™ Ireton of Ireton gent.
Charles Agard of Aslaston gent....
Henry Merry of Barten gent.
Anthony Lowe of Allderwayslee gent.
Lawrence Wright of Snellson gent.
Thomas Newton of Chaddesden gent. .
W™ Botham of Derby gent.
WOORKESWORTH,
Edward Cockayne of Asheburne Esq.
Willm Bradburne of Lea Esq.
George Beresford of Bentley Esq.
ffraiicis ffitzherbert of Tyssington Esq. ...
Ms Blackwall of Allton and Raufe her sonne ...
Raufe Blackwall of Dethick gent.
Anthony Allsop of Allsop gent. ...
John fflacket of Ownestone gent.
Robt Myllward of Bradleyash gent.
Henry Wigley of Myddleton gent.
SCARSDALE.
S* Will Bowes of Wallton Knight
ffrancis Leek of Sutton Esq.
Will Cauendish of Hardwick Esq.
42 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
SCARSDALE—continued.
Peter ffretchvile of Staueley Esq. who fe sia xP
John Rodes of Barlebrough Esq. ea ae det xb
Thomas Stanley of Dronfield Esq. sh vis case Sas
W™ Routhe of Birley gent. sof 5 "er sof op cae
Nich’as Strelley of Beachiffe Esq. Ss XS
M" Syttwell wido & thother execu. of Robt syeel ane XXX°
John Parker of Lees gent. & John his sonne ... ae xxe
George Blunt of Eckington gent. oe se Ses pe
George Revill of Normanton gent. Eat ie Me <a,
Henry Hunlock of Wingerworth gent. ... =a mae =
Robt Woolhowse of Glapwell gent. 2c ft at Ke
Anthony Blythe of Dronfield gent. BL ss Per xx°
Edward Barker of Dore gent. ... as ae ae FO
HEIGH PEAKE,
John Manners of Haddon Esq. ... oat xe ie ij!
Roger Columbell of Darley Esq.... S: 6% ew Xx°
George Sutton of Ouerhaddon Esq. Ne on Sie Xe
Willm Jessop of Northlees Esq. ... pie = a Se
Leonard Shallcross of Shallcross Esq. .. 5B Bee roe
M* Cockayne of Harthill widoe... Fe a i) eae
Robt Eyre of Edall Esq. . aa Xx”
Henry Bagshawe of Ridge ea & Thom his SOHNE.” nese
Rowland Eyre of Hassop gent. ... aan $F ade be
The Earl of Shrewsbury to John Manners Esq. & others.
(A.D. 1601-2, Jan : 8). After my very hartie Comendacons, here-
w" I send you y® coppie of her Ma“® les for the leviinge of
twenty men, w'" an other from my lls: Conc'inge the same,
wherby you may pceaue how gratiouslie her H* is pleased to
spare y° countries Charge, and to defraye it for this time hir
selfe vpon such reasons as in the said lfes are expressed, where-
vnto I refer you, but now it is expected that we should take
y® more care for theis men to be of the most hable & sufficient
for that seruice y' are to be had, w™ I doubt not but you will
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 43
see pformed accordinglie, as heretofore you haue done, and
to give you the better incouragem‘ I will lette you knowe
what happened this other daie at the Counsell borde, A very
discreete & sufficient Capt. (as any is) who was newlie come
out of Ireland beinge asked by the Lords what mann’ of
men those were that were latelie sent out of Yorkeshire &
those pts (of whose insufficientcye ther had bene some com-
plainte made by some of the Cheife Comaunders there) he
answered, that there was iust Cause of such Complainte indeede
except for those that came out of Derbyshire, and those he
said, were the sufficientest that were sent and not onelie at
that time, but the like at all other times gen’ally heretofore
w all the lls. tooke in very good pte at our handes, I assure
you, And therefore I hope wee shall not hereafter lose that
reputacon y' we haue allreadie gotten in that behaulfe, but
where you shall pceave the lls: dirreccon to be, that rather
then to faile of sufficient men, we may take some pte of the
trayned bandes, I hope there wilbe no such Cause ; but that
yo" maye finde very fitt aud hable men for that s'vice, besydes
those of the trayned bandes, w® I will leaue to yo" good
discretions, And where yo" may pceaue by hir Ma* Ires, hir
pleasure is, wee should (in good sort) both publikelie and
privatelie lett hir subiects vnderstand hir gratious goodness
in sparinge them & layinge the burthen of this Charge at
this time vpon hir selfe, as also to let them knowe both what a
principall pte of that Realme they are to be sent into (w™ is
Monster*) and that ther is espetiall care taken y' all necessary
pvisions for them whatsoever are & shalbe pvided to be
sent in due time theither for them, I pray you fail not to
deliuer all theis things publikelie when they shall come before
you, remembringe neu'theles to add this Caution, y' though
for this time her Ma‘* be content to take this Charge vpon
hir, yet that the like may not be expected hereafter, beinge
indeede a matter vnpossible for hir to pforme if shee would.
* Munster.
44 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
And lastlie wheras I am required to disburse, or cause to be
disbursed, the mony for the Conducte of the soldiers, 1 do
intreate yo" S' Humfrey fferrars (for that I suppose yo" seruaunt
Johe Lavander shall be their Conductor and may after repaire
vp heither to receaue the mony) to disburse so much as
shall suffice for that purpose, w™ I will vndertake shalbe dulie
reyayed vnto you, And so referringe theis and all the rest
belonginge to this service, according to the lfes, to yo’ wonted
Care, I Committ you to the allmightie, ffrom my Lo: of Bedfords
house in the strand this viijth of Januarie, 1601.
Y* nephew and assured frend,
i Gilb: Shrewsbury.
Addressed :—To my very good vnkle Mr. John Manners Esq :
& to my very good frends St Humphrey fferrers
Knight & Mr. Greasley Esq.
(Zari of Shrewsbury to John Manners Esq. & others.)
(1601-2, Jan: 20). After my harty commendations, foras-
much it hath pleased Almighty God, to grant her Ma’ a most
happy victory in Ireland ouer all the Spaniards within that
Realme, who haue rendered vp Kinsale, and all the rest of
those places w they held there, so as they are all to departe
and be sent away by the L: Deputy: Her Ma‘ vpon this
advertisement being (as alwaies she is) most vnwilling to send
any more men out of this kingdome, or to putt her people to
any more charge, then of necessity she must is most graciously
pleased to make stay of those men, w™ by her direction are
Levied, and by my lls: of the Counsell directed to be at the
sea syde by the 26" of this present January, Wherefore I
being commanded by her Ma’ doe now require you, to make
stay of those twenty men w™ were to be sent out of Derbyshire,
to Bristow, yf already they be not gonn towards the sayd porte,
w™ yf they be, before your receipt hereof, then shall the Con-
ductor (yf he be not come away before) receaue lies from my
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 45
Lords w™ are sent to Bristow, to returne them back again ;
yet her Ma‘ pleasure is, that they shalbe charged by you,
to be in readynes vntyll her pleasure be further knowen, And
thus I bydd you very hartily farewell, from the Court at Whyte-
hall this xx" of Januar. 1601, in hast.
Y* assured loving frend
Gilb: Shrewsbury.
Addressed :—To my verie good vncle Mr. John Manners Esq‘ and
to my verie good friends S' Humphry ferrars
Knight and Mr. Greasley Esq’ w™ spede. Seal.
(Zo the Earl of Shrewsbury from Privy Council.*)
(1602, July). After o' right hartie Corhendacofis to yo" good
L: Itis not vnknowen to you what care & princely providence
her Ma‘* hath alwayes shewed (w*® hath beene accompanied
w lyke prosperous & honorable seruices) in imployinge all
necessarie meanes to conserve & defend her inheritance &
possession of the kingdome of Ireland, against the stronge
combyned practises to vsurpe the same; Wheare her Mate
havinge Caused the warre to be sharplie & orderlie prosequted
against the Rebells, hath so farre broaken and weakened them,
as they feele their ruyne at hand w'*out a newe support; foras-
much (as) her Ma** is informed that to that end the Kinge
of Spayne is dayly preparinge some forces to send thither, &
hath alreadie sent some poréon of treasure to be diuided amonge
the Capitall Rebells, Such is her Ma‘ care & prouidence as
she hath not onlie sett out at her owne charge a newe fleete to the
Coast of Spayne, wheare she hath alreadie kept one to her greate
hono* thease five monethes to diuert or encounter all such forces
as shall be intended against anie part of her Territories, but
hath also resolued to transport some good nombers into Ireland,
to renforce her Army theare ; for w™ purpose as her Mat in her
* N.B.—Observe the use made of Ireland in the time of Queen Elizabeth
by the enemies of this Kingdom —Zajztor.
46 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
owne lfes hath comanded yor lo: to levy in that Countie of Derby
vnder yo" lieutenaficie the nomber of thirtie foote, so accordinge
to the reference in her Ma’ saied les to such further direccons
as you should receaue from vs, for this service, we are to pray
and require yo’ lo: that choice may be made of sufficient men,
and to take order that they may be sent to the Port of Chester
by the xx of the next monithe, vnder the conducton of some
honest & sufficient’ person that will not abuse the said charge in
practisinge to change and dismisse the said men by the way for
gaine, vnto w™ conductor we pray yo" lo: to make such allowance
both for his owne charges, & for conduct money for the said
men as hath beene accustomed, the w™ together w™ the vsuall
allowance of Coate money shall be awnsweared vpon yo’ certificate
& demande made, & forasmuch as all expedicon is to be
vsed herin, we have taken order that the said men shall be well
and sufficiently prouided of Apparrell & Armes at the place of
embarquinge, to satisfy the charge whereof yo"1: is to send vp to
S' Thomas Tasborough one of the Tellers of her Ma* Excheq'
the vsuall rate of three pounds & ten shillings for a man, fortie
shillings for the Apparell, and thirty shillings for Armes, Lastlie
we require yo’ 1: that the said men may be deliuered by Rolle,
subscribed by yo" 1: into the hands of those that shall be
appointed to take charge of them at the Porte, And so we wish
yo’ good L: right hartelie well to fare, from the Court at
Greenw* the . . . of July 1602.
Subscribed by the
Lo: Archbishop of Canturbury
Low? Tihrer
Earle of Nottyngham
Earle of Worcester
Mr. Comptroller
Mr. Vicechamberlaine
Mr. Secretary Cecyll
Mr. Chauncelo’ of Th’exchequ‘
Mr, Secretary Herbert
DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS. 47
Superscribed—
To o° verie good L: the Erle of
Shrewsbury, her Ma‘ lieuten' of
the County of Derby.
The Queen to the Earl of Shrewsbury.
“ Elizabeth R. By the Queene.”
**(1602, July 28). Right Trustie & right welbeloved Cousine
& Counsello" we greete you well, Because the iust occasions of
o* so often levies for the service of Ireland cannot be hidden from
men of Wisdome & good affecton, we do content o' selves w" this
assurance, that none but ill dispoased psons cin imagine that
anie respect could move vs to hazerd o° peoples lives that are
so deere vnto vs, if we could p’vent the perill of that State &
Crowne of Ireland by any other meanes, such beinge the resolued
malice of o" Enimies, & the large measure of their Ambition, as
howesoeuer they haue failed in their successe expected, (w® we
attribute to the especiall favo’ of Almightie God extended towards
vs at all tymes) yet they do let no oportunitie slippe wheareby
they may fynde meanes to support that Rebellion still, But
havinge latelie sent both money & munitions to the Rebells to
incorage them in their disloiaulties, have also giuen them full
assurance of a greate Armie to followe betwixt this & the middle
of August, In w consideracon we haue sent forthe againe
o" fleete to the Coast of Spanie (though to o° verie greate charge)
to interrupt their malicious attempts; and are resolued likewise
to reenforce o' Army in Ireland w some good nombers, for
w'" purpose we haue thought fitte, & so we do comaund you
herby, to cause forthw™ a leavie to be made of thirtie hable and
serviceable men win o* Countie of Derby and to send them
vnder honest conducto™ to the Seaside by the fifteenth day of
the moneth of August next, and to leavy so much money as will
Arme & furnish that nomber after the rate of three pounds & ten
shillings a man, for the pformance wheroi as this our letter shall
48 DERBYSHIRE MUSTERS.
be your warrant, so because theare are manie circumstances fitte
to be considered both in the furnishing the said nomber & in
transportinge them, (wherin we have acquainted o* Counsell
w of further pleasure) we do require you to follow all such
directons as they shall send you, for all things incident to y*
service, and therin to vse yo" accustomed dilligence & discretion,
accordinge to the trust we haue repoased in you, Given vnder
our Signet at o' manor of Greenw™ the xxviij" day of July in
the fowre & fortith yeare of o" Raigne.
Supscribed
To of right trustie and right welbeloved | this is a trew coppy
Cousine & Counsello' y® Erle of Shreus- f of hir Ma* lfe to
bury o* lieuten‘ in o" County of Derby. me.
Gilb: Shrewsbury.
25959595
49
S. Modwen and “The Dedvill of Drakelowe,”
By Rey. CuHas. KERRY.
IR W. DUGDALE in his “ Monasticon,” in the list
of the abbots of Burton (I., 272)—quoting from the
chronicle of that monastery—under his account of
“Galfridus ” (4Zala Terra), writes: ‘“ Hujus tempore,
contigit illud grande miraculum vel illa horrenda vindicta de
duobus rusticis de Stapinhull apud Drakelowe, qui confugerunt
ad Rogerum Pictarium ‘Comitem de Drakelowe, ut habetur in
Miraculis sancte Modwene virginis, unde processit illud vulgare
dictum “The Devill of Drakelowe,”
The location of Burton-on-Trent without doubt owes its origin
to the devotion of S. Modwen, a noble Irish virgin, who made her
home during the Saxon era in the little island in the Trent called
Andersey, immediately opposite and very near the old parish
church. This occurred during the reign of Ethelwulf, soon after
the year 840, about which time, writes Alban Butler, she came
into England. Andersey ere long became wrapped in holy
memories, and within two centuries after her death and in the
reign of Ethelred, Wulfric Spott, one of the wealthiest of the
king’s thanes, constructed or founded the famous abbey of Burton,
on the banks of the Trent, contiguous to the island on which was
then the oratory dedicated to S. Andrew, containing the bones of
S. Modwen.
Wulfric endowed his new religious settlement with all his
paternal inheritance, the rental of which amounted to 700 libras,
4
50° S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.”
and for the confirmation of this grant, he gave to the king 300
mancas of gold, to every bishop in the realm five, to each of
the two archbishops ten, to every abbot one pound of gold, and
to every abbess five mancas, It is not with the abbey of Burton,
however, but rather with its titular and local saint that this paper
proposes to deal. As if to aid the writer in his researches, and
to illustrate this paper already commenced, the July number of
the Religuary for this year appeared with some fragments of
a life of S. Modwen, probably printed by Winken de Worde,
and recently discovered in the binding of an old book in the
possession of the Hon. Mrs. Bulkeley Owen. The legends given
in these fragments seem to have been derived from the original
biography of that saint by Geoffry, the sixth abbot, who died
A.D. 1151, of whom Zhe Annals of Burton relate :—“ Hic
dictavit vitam et miracula sancte Modwenz virginis, pro qua
misit in Hiberniam, ut habetur in prohemio eiusdem.”
The original manuscript of Geoffry is now in the British
Museum. It is referred to by Pinus, one of the Bollandists,
in the “ Acta Sanctorum” (July, vol. ii., p. 297), as a volume
in the Cottonian collection, ‘“‘Cleopat. A. 2,” but its modern
reference is ‘‘ Royal MS., 15, B. iv.”
I am indebted to Sir Robert Gresley, Bart., for the following
description of it by the favour of C. H. Jeages, Esq., of the
British Museum, to both of whom the editor desires to offer his
best thanks for their courtesy, as well as to Lord Burton for his
valuable assistance :—‘‘The MS. unfortunately is written in a
minute hand, and half of two columns is damaged by damp, and
so rendered illegible. The volume contains various treatises, but
the article on S. Modwen begins on folio 76 with these words:
‘Incipit prefatio Gaufridi Abbatis Burtonie in vita Sancte
Modwenne virginis.’ The preface is followed by ‘The Life,’
and after that ‘Incipit tractatus de Miraculis eius que contin-
gerunt post obitum ejus’”; and it is amongst these that we find
the legend termed ‘‘ The Devill of Drakelowe.”
Pinzeus apparently derives his account from a life of the saint
compiled by Wareus, ‘‘Let us revert,” he writes, “to the
S. MODWEN AND ‘“‘ THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.” 51
truthful Warzus. There is, he says, an autograph of the life
of S. Modwen in the Cotton Library, from whence I have my
apograph, but in the beginning in a more recent hand it is
falsely (?) ascribed to Geoffry, the monk of Burton who wrote
the argument to the same: for the antiquity of the characters
of the autograph prove the writer to have lived before the close
of the twelfth century.”* Whether there is any discrepancy
between the characters of the prologue and the text of the
vita itself, I do not know, but if there had been, it would
probably have been noticed by Mr. Jeaqes in his observations
on the MS.
Among the subjects set forth by the Bollandist is one indicated
by the following heading :—
‘“‘S. Modwen receives the virgin pall from S. Patrick.”
‘This, however, can hardly have been the national saint of Ireland,
for he is said to have died as early as A.D. 493.
There is another statement in the Re/iguary which is not in
accordance with the more probable chronology. In the intro-
duction to the early printed fragments it is affirmed that
S. Modwen built a nunnery at Faugher in a.p. 638, Z.¢., 135
years after the death of S. Patrick. Alban Butler states that she
came into England during the reign of Ethelwulf about the year
840, and I am the more inclined to follow this chronology
' because the same early record which states that she received
the pall from 5S. Patrick also avers that she was the medium
of the recovery of Alured (or Alfred), son of the king of
England, from his sickness, a circumstance which can only
have transpired at least 377 years after S. Patrick’s death,
and I think this inconsistency may readily be accounted for
when we read that Geoffry sev¢ into Ireland for his materials
for the compilation of his life of Ss Modwen. He would naturally
accept without criticism any statement which would associate
his patroness with the great herald of Christianity in the western
isle, as tending to lend dignity to the mission and character of
* Just when Geoffry did live. —Eb,
52 S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.”
S. Modwen. Those were not the days of learned criticism. The
recovery of Alured or Alfred, son of Ethelwulf, through the
agency of S. Modwen, is also quoted by Dugdale from the
“Golden History of John of Tinemouth,” a MS. in his time in
the Bodleian Library :—‘ This Athulphus also sent his son
Alured, languishing of an incurable disease, to S. Modwen, at
that time dwelling in Ireland,* from whence, some time after-
wards—her own church being devastated—she came to England,
where land was given her for the construction of two monasteries ;
one in Ardenne, at Pollesworth, which flourishes at this time, and
in which the virgins Osith and Athea dwelt together, with Edith,
the sister of King Adulphus (Ethelwulf). But Modwen herself
abode for some time in another monastery at Streneshale.”+
This quotation is immediately followed by another extract from
an ancient record which in 1640 was preserved at Tamworth
Castle, then the property of John Ferrars. In this there is a
slight variation. The whole story of the healing is assigned to
the preceding reign: instead of Ethelwulph we find Zgdert, and
instead of Alured or Alfred we read Arnulf.
“‘ Egbryght the kinge had one son his heir that had the name
Arnulfe, and a dowghter that had the name of Edith. This
Arnulfe the son of the kinge was lepur, and taken with many sore
syknyssez that hee himselfe might uneth meve: wherefore the
kinge his fadur and his lords made ryght greyt sorrow, and
sowghten meddysons all abowyt, and nothynge aveyled. Bott
at the last, there came a byshoppe from Irelond towards the
king’s cowrte, and spake with the Kynge Egbright, and counsyled
hym that hee shuld send -his son Arnulfe that was taken with soe
mony sicknysys into Irelond, to a holy lady, a nune, that was
dowgtur of the Kinge of Connoke, and was callyd Modwen, that
helyd al maner of syknysez of folke that to hur came, And the
* Alfred, youngest son of Ethelwulf, is said to have suffered greatly by
an insidious disease during the most precious years of his life. William of
Malmesbury relates that his health was so bad, that he was constantly
disquieted either by piles or some disorder of the intestines.
+ Called 7rensalz in the Pollesworth legend,
S. MODWEN AND ‘“‘ THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.” - 53
Kynge Egbright did after his counsill to send his sone Arnulfe
into Hyrelond to Sent Modwen that him reseyvyd full gladly, and
hylde him with hur a yeare and more in Hyrelond, and him
heylyd by the grace of God of al maner syknyses, and send him
agyne into Englond to his fadyr Kinge Egbryght the ferist chyld
in al the world. And the Kinge Egbright send to Sent Modwen
that and she wold come into Englond to him, hee wold gyffe to
hure londs and tenements with the wech shee hurselfe myght
make an abbey for hur and hure sisters; and sowne aftur thys
sendynge, the Kynge of Hyrelond and thoyse of Hyrelond
fowghten togedur, and ich one of them dystryde and sluue
oder; so that the howse of Sent Modwen in Hyrelond was
brunned and dystryde, and al the contrey about, for the wych
cause Sent Modwen toke with hur two of hur susters and came
into Englond to Kynge Egbright, and fond Arnulfe that shee
hadde helyde—the kynge’s sone, one of the feyryst kneytys of
the world, and the Kyng Egbright for the holliness that was in
Sent Modwen, betoke to hur his dowgtur Edyth, to norych and
to kepe, and to informe hur after the rule of Sent Benett, and
aftur, to veyle his dowgtur, and gaffe to the seyde Sent Modwen
a dwellynge place in the forest of Arderne that was callyd
Trensale there where Sent Edyth and Sent Lyne and Sent Osythe
were dwellyng togedur. And sone aftur Sent Modwen send to
the Kyng Egbright by Arnulfe his sone that he wold come at
the leyst every yere one tyme them to vesyt, and that hee wold
giffe to his dowgtur Edythe londez and tenements, and a dwelling
place worwythe sche and hur sisters myght be sosteyned God to
serve: for mony dowgters of good folke were veyled in heir
company, and they had not worwyth they might bee susteyned.
Wherefore the Kynge Egbright made for to make a dwellyng
place not far from Trensale there where Sent Modwen dwelled
undyr a revar that was callyd Ancur at Pollysworth, and there the
kynge foundyt an abbey in honor of our lady,” &c.
Pinaeus, however, obviously following the original MS. of
Geoffry the monk, writes :—‘‘ But when Saint Modwen had come
to the river which is called Trent which flows past Mount Calvus.
54 S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.”
which in English is called Calvecliffe,”* they built there a church
consecrated to God and S. Andrew, which place is called Andresey
because it is a small island. It was desert at that time, and in it
St. Modwen and Lazar and Athea dwelt seven years, but Ede and
Osid+ abode in the former place in the Forest of Arderne aforesaid.
And after they returned from Rome, they built a church on
the other side of the water, at the foot of Mount Calvus, in
honour of S. Peter and S. Paul, and God wrought through
them many miracles near the aforesaid river. And after
the Abbess had blessed them, she returned to Ireland ; but Athea
dwelt in Andersey, as the holy Modwen had appointed, for
she was recognised as Abbess. Accordingly she requested that
she might remain with them In the great and long wood of
Arderne she constructed three churches; the fourth was in
a certain island situated in the River of Trent, which flows near
to Mount Calvus.”
Hence we learn that S. Modwen made her last settlement on
Andersey. The delightfully quaint fragments of the life of St.
Modwen discovered by the Hon. Mrs. Bulkeley Owen confirm
the foregoing statements so closely as to lead to the inference
that the writer drew his information from Geoffry’s biography.
‘‘And whan she retourned fro Rome, she came to England
to a place on y® south syde of Scaleclyffe Hill called Calve Hill,
and there she bylded a churche in the morshy water of Trent.
There she bylded a chappell in the ylande of Saynt Andrewe,
and therefore y® sayd yland is called Andronsey at this day, y* is
to saye, Andrewes yle. Here she lyved vii. yeres reclused as an
ancresse.”
I cannot omit the following story from the same source,
because it introduces another kindred spirit—the Hermit
of Bredon, residing in the same locality, and a personal friend
of S. Modwen’s :—
*Now called Scalpcliff, on the east side of the Trent exactly opposite
Andersey and overlooking the town of Burton.
+ Obviously the Zdvth and Osyth of the former legend,
S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.” 55
“ How two maydens were saved fro drownynge.”
** At that tyme dwelled an holy heremyte whose name was
Hardulche in a place called Bredon.* He herde tell of
Modwen’s holy lyuynge, and went off to her, and bare the
legends of holy sayntes lyves. On a day this holy man left
his boke at home, and therefore she made greate mone and sayd,
‘Father, why bringest not thou thy booke with thee as thou were
wont to do.’ ‘Madame,’ he sayde, ‘I forgote.’ That tyme saynt
Hardulche had a celle in . . . . . yffe (? Scaleclyffe) a
lytell from Trente. Than she sent two of her maydens in a
bote to his hermitage to fetch y° boke. When these two virgins
Game fo a place named Le” . .°. there arose ‘a ‘grete
tempeste, and overturned the bote, and cast y* maydens into
the water, and there they laye with the bote on them in the
botome of the water. Whan Sent Modwyn and the heremyte
had long taryed the comynge of the two vyrgyns, they went bothe
to theyr prayers, askynge Almighty God to shewe them what was
become of these two maydens. Than they arose from prayer,
and looked towarde the water, and there was a fayre waye yn
the myddes of the water. The water was departyd maruelously
asondre in two partes, and stode stedfast on bothe sydes as a
ston walle. And therein entred y° heremyte and Modwen, and
went so tyll they came to y* place where the bote lay, and there
the bote lay dry, and the bottom upwarde, and they might go dry
all aboute it, and y° water stode over them on every syde. Then
the heremyte put forth his handes, and wolde haue lyfte up
the bote, but . . . ” (here the fragment ends).
The following is from Geoffry’s Biography in the British
Museum :—
‘‘ There was a certain servant of the King, and an enemy of
the church named Alfwin de Hopewas} who often wrought much
injury to the monastery of Burton, and with evil machinations,
* About eight miles east of Burton,
+ Now ‘‘ Hoppas,” a hamlet between Tamworth and Lichfield,
56 S. MODWEN AND ‘THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.”
without any reverence for S. Modwen, exulted in his wicked
doings.” The record goes on to say that on a certain day,
returning from the court where he had been prosecuting the
monks, and boasting of his deeds in the presence of his family,
and what he would do with the bones of S. Modwen, happening
to have his fingers on his face, by some sudden motion of his
thumb he pulled out one of his eyes, and for ever after remained
‘ monoculus ’—one-eyed.
Among the miracles attributed to S. Modwen after her death
is the curious incident alluded ‘to by Dugdale, which occurred
during the rule of the fourth Abbot, Galfridus (4Za/a Terra), between
the years 1083 and 1093. It is recorded on fol. 87, col. 1, line
24, of Geoffry’s MS., but the story is so vaguely told that the
reader is almost left in a doubt as to the “ Devill of Drakelowe.”
It can hardly be intended to designate Roger the Earl, and
so we must conclude that ove, at least, of the spectres which
haunted the graves of the two rustics, was considered to be that
of the ‘* Devpill” himself.
‘* Again there arose a certain reproach against the church, on
account of which our Lord, considering the merits of S. Modwen,
wrought a fearful judgment. Two villains, residing at Stapenhull,
on the lands of the Abbey of Burton, and under the rule and
jurisdiction of the abbot, fled to the adjoining village of
Drakelow, and relinquishing their obedience and fealty to the
monks of Burton, desired to live under the power of Roger, the
Earl surnamed Pictavensis. The Abbot sent therefore to
Stapenhull, and seized their seed-corn which was not yet given
out to them, but laid up in the barn, hoping thereby to induce
them to return to their dwellings; but they, departing, laid a
lying complaint before the earl, which so exasperated him, that
he collected a large host of people, and with waggons and
arms, and with a mighty hand violently seized all the seed
in the abbey barns at Stapenhull.
The abbot declined to send out his ten soldiers, byt with
naked feet made procession to the church and bier of S. Modwen.
But the ten soldiers, in spite of the abbot’s orders, issued forth
S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.” 57
against the marauders and fought them. The count’s steward
was killed, and the rest saw visions of the saint’s bones when
those who were killed in the fight were buried, and all the Earl’s
men died suddenly.”
The manuscript here is at points illegible; but it appears
from the remainder, that sfectres appeared at Drakelow where
the two rustics were buried, and they continued to haunt the
graves until the dead bodies were exhumed and burnt. The
story ends thus :—‘ And, therefore, the village of Drakelow
became forsaken and desolate, and for a long time afterwards
none were found so bold as to dwell therein, fearing the
judgment of the Lord.”’
Addenda. (Vide Dugdale’s Monasticon).
William Melbourne, thirteenth abbot of Burton, gave to
the chapel in Andersey 12° issuing out of the burgage of
Robert de Pecco in Burton, because Geoffry the Bishop
commanded him /0 enduw it with something at the dedication of
the same. This William became abbot in 1197, and died 1210.
It was then, during his rule, and about the commencement of
the thirteenth century, that the ancient Saxon oratory of S.
Modwen, perhaps of wood, was replaced by a more substantial
structure of stone.
Thomas Pakington, nineteenth abbot of Burton, died on Thurs-
day on the Kalends of October, 1305, and was buried in the middle
before the high altar, under a marble stone with a cross upon it
in the form of a branched tree (modo ligni frondosi),* which same
stone was afterwards removed to Andersey by Thomas Feylde,
abbot, and it lies upon the tomb of Saint Modwen the virgin.
Camden (ic. Gough's edit., 11., 497) gives the following lines
as having been written on her tomb “ by way of epitaph ” :—
‘*Ortum Modwenna dat Hibernia ; Scotia finem:
Anglia dat tumulum: dat Deus astri poli.
* See ‘* Cutts’ Sepulchral Slabs and Crosses ” for examples: Plates xvi.—
xviii. and plate L.
58 S. MODWEN AND “THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE.”
Prima dedit vitam, sed mortem terra secunda :
Et ‘terram terre’ tertia terra dedit.
Aufert Lanfortin quam terra Conallea profert.
Felix Burtonium virginis ossa tenet.”
Thus rendered
‘“‘Treland gave Modwen birth: England a grave :
As Scotland death : and God her soul shall save.
The first land life: the second, death did give :
The third, in earth, her earthly part received.
Lanfortin takes whom Connell’s country owns,
And happy Burton holds the virgin’s bones.”
A curious effigy of Saint Modwen, formerly existing at Stratford-
on-Avon, is engraven in Fisher’s ‘‘ Antiquities.” She is depicted in
the black habit of a Benedictine nun, and a white veil, with a
pastoral staff in one hand (as first abbess of Polesworth), and a
book in the other. (J/rs. Jameson.)
A painted window representing the saint existed at Pillaton as
late as 1789. Here, in 1480, a chapel was erected and dedicated
to her memory by Richard Littleton. (Zhe Antiguary.)
John Sudbury, the 26th abbot (A.D. 1400—1424). In his time,
brother John Babe, prior and sacrist, made a new hearse or
feretory* for S. Modwen.
Thomas Feylde, 31st abbot, rebuilt the ancient chapel of
S. Modwen in Andersey from the foundations, and erected a
great hall in the market place. He died 2 July, 1493.+
The isle of Andersey is one of the numerous islands formed by
the Trent in its course past Burton. It is about 600 yards long,
and 180 wide in the narrowest part.
At its south-western extremity is S. Modwen’s Orchard, the
site of the original oratory of S. Andrew, now laid out as a public
garden with paths, seats, and shady trees. This plot, which is
about 100 yards square, is surrounded by an ancient moat,
* For carrying the relics of the saint in processions.
+ Dugdale.
S. MODWEN AND “ THE DEVILL OF DRAKELOWE,”’ 59
probably formed by the monks for the better protection of the
detached sanctuary and its valuable relics. On the island is a
spring called ‘“S. Modwen's Well,” famous in olden times for its
anti-scorbutic reputation. There was a well similarly dedicated,
and believed to possess the like virtue, at Canwell, near Drayton
Bassett.
The present church of S. Modwen stands on the site of the old
abbey buildings on the western bank of the Trent. It was com-
menced in 1719, and not completed until 1726.
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60
Deepdale Cabe, near Burton.
By Joun Warp, F.S.A.
eR VERAL short papers on the discoveries made in this
cave have been published in past volumes of this
Journal, but as yet no general description of the cave
itself. I have been asked by the Editor and several
other members of this Society to contribute a paper upon this
aspect of the subject. This I do with the greatest pleasure ;
but let me say at the outset that, not having been engaged in
any actual work in the cave, I am not able to write upon it
with that degree of certitude and minuteness with which I
drew up my Rains Cave reports. I have frequently visited
the spot and explored the interior of the cave—that is as far as
I cared to go; and have been in constant communication, per-
sonally and by letter, with Mr. Micah Salt and Mr. Millet,
junior (both of Buxton), who have under many difficulties
disinterred so fine and valuable a collection of relics of
the past. I am greatly indebted to them for the help they
have afforded me in drawing up this paper, and, indeed, they
well deserve the best thanks of the Society for the care with
which they have conducted their work, and their unselfish com-
municativeness, by which the interesting results of that work have
become the property of the community.
The dale—Deepdale—in which this cave is situated, is one of
several which have their source in the high land south of Buxton,
and which, after a more or less northerly course, debouch into
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DEEPDALE CAVE, 61
the Wye valley. This high land commences about two miles
south of the town, and curving, eastwards, ends in the vicinity of
Taddington, Hindlow and Brierlow being amongst its most
elevated points. Two of these valleys bear the name of Deep-
dale ; but the one that we are about to consider is as nearly as
possible midway between Buxton and Miller’s Dale station, while
the other is between Taddington and Ashford. ‘The entrance
to our Deepdale is about half-a-mile west of the junction of the
Buxton branch of the Midland Railway with the main line to
Manchester, and at a point immediately before the first railway
bridge is reached on the highway from Bakewell to Buxton, The
visitor cannot mistake the valley. The road crosses over the
small stream which flows down it, by a bridge; its sides are
gaunt and steep, something more than two hundred feet in
height; and he can look up it, but only for about a third of a
mile, as at that distance it suddenly veers to the right, that is,
to the west. Up to this bend there is a small footpath ; but
beyond, the visitor must thread his way as best he can amongst
the tall grass and the loose shingle it hides from view. The
little stream soon disappears from sight, except in wet weather,
but its underground course is indicated here and there by damp
hollows with greener and ranker herbage. After a half-mile of
this westerly direction, the valley pursues a general S.S.W. course
for about a mile. The sides still retain their first character—
steep, but nowhere too steep to be scaled, except where long lines
of perpendicular rock break through the greensward. The trees
are few and dwarfed, and the bleak and deserted appearance is
increased by the absence of human habitations, although the
little old-fashioned village of King’s Sterndale is only a few
hundred feet behind the right brink. After the first quarter
of a mile of this general S.S.W. trend, the valley makes a
gentle swerve to the west, and then a sharp bend of about four
hundred feet to the S.S.E. The left side, that is, the side facing
the E.S.E., is precipitous, consisting of two escarpments, the
one above the other. The lower one, however, is the larger, and
more clearly defined and perpendicular ; and near its centre is the
62 DEEPDALE CAVE.
large and very conspicuous portal of the cave we are about to
consider. But before doing this, the visitor should explore the
upper parts of the valley. After two more minor bends—a right
one and a left—the valley forks, the one branch proceeding due
south, and the other south-west. The former of these is known
as Horse-shoe Dale, and it dies out about a mile hence in the
vicinity of the main road from Ashbourne to Buxton. Along the
bottom of this branch is a footpath to King’s Sterndale called
the Priest Way—why, I cannot say; but the name is suggestive
DEEPDALE CAVE. 63
of medieval antiquity. The other branch reaches the same road
at a point a mile nearer to Buxton. Throughout their whole
course Deepdale and its tributary valleys are carved out of the
lower beds of the carboniferous limestone (or fourth limestone, as
it is sometimes termed), and the main portion is crossed by
at least three mineral veins or ‘‘ rakes.”
The entrance of the cave, as already stated, is in a long wall-
like escarpment facing the E.S.E. This escarpment does not
rise sheer from the bottom of the valley. At its foot is a steep
slope about fifty feet high, which, almost beyond a doubt, consists
wholly of ‘‘screes” (désris from the rocks above), and is now
covered with soil and grass. The portal of the cave is singularly
artificial in appearance, an effect heightened by the wall-like
character of the escarpment. It has the form of an elliptical
arch, about twenty-six feet wide, and fifteen feet in height in the
centre, set within a shallow rectangular recess in the rocky face.
This opening is at the foot of the escarpment, so that the interior
may be easily reached by climbing up the talus outside. The
external height, as just given, does not represent that of the
interior. Within the portal a steep and narrow path ascends a
few feet to the actual floor of the cave, and, at the same time,
the roof drops a trifle, the two combining to reduce height within
to about six feet. This height, however, is not long main-
tained, for at twenty-eight feet from the entrance the roof
ascends to twelve feet or more. The floor is tolerably level,
and unencumbered with fallen stones. The sides are as irregular
as the roof. From a width of about twenty feet, just within the
entrance, the cave is narrowed down to about ten feet, where
the roof begins to ascend; and from this point the width remains
tolerably constant to the back, some eighty-eight or ninety feet
from the entrance. Nevertheless, in spite of these variations as
to width and height, this portion of the cave (for there is another
_large chamber in the rear at a lower level) is remarkably straight
and tunnel-like, with a course nearly due east and west. The
roof and sides have but little stalagmitic deposit upon them, so it
is not strange that several old inscriptions are still legible and
64 DEEPDALE CAVE.
sharply defined. The most interesting of these is a dated one,
“'T, E. 1661,” on the left-hand side.
Towards the end of this chamber the floor gently sinks, and
terminates in a short, ee downward passage into the second
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION AND PLAN OF DEEPDALE CAVE.
A—First or Upper Chamber, B—Second or Lower Chamber.
a, >—Denuded mineral vein.
chamber. The accompanying longitudinal section and plan will
make the relative positions of the two chambers clear to the
reader. The upper dot-and-dash line represents the floor before
DEEPDALE CAVE. 65
Messrs. Salt and Millett commenced their diggings, and the lower,
the depth they reached to. Even now it is not easy or pleasant
to slide down the slope into this lower apartment, but in its old
condition it must have been a very serious operation indeed for
those who were not dressed suitably for the purpose. This second
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SECOND CHAMBER
Deepdate Lf
—
A, F—Denuded Mineral Vein. B—Second Chamber, an expansion of this
fissure. C, D, E—-Irregular Chambers or interspaces in the déérzs of the floor.
The dotted lines indicate a former stalagmitic floor.
chamber is the converse of the first; instead of the floor being
level, it makes a steep descent to a point somewhat beyond the
middle, and then as rapid an ascent, while the roof is remarkably
flat. The floor, moreover, is much incommoded with huge
blocks of stone ; and the upward slope at the end seems to be a
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66 DEEPDALE CAVE.
mass of rocky débris cemented together with stalagmite. The
length is a little less than that of the first chamber, being about
seventy-two feet. Stalagmite is abundant. Along the right-hand
wall is a well-defined horizontal ridge of this substance, the edge
of an old stalagmitic sheet, and the opposite wall is to a very
large extent covered with large masses. This side demands
special attention; and a study of the next illustration, which is a
transverse section of this second chamber, will make all plain
enough to the reader. He will notice that the roof does not
join the left wall; in other words, that this chamber is an expan-
sion of a large fissure extending upwards to A, and downwards
below D. :
This feature is of great importance, as it throws some light on
the origin of the cave and the small cavities below the second
chamber. These cavities are shown in both my sections. They
are entered through a crevice in the stalagmite-covered slope at
the back of this chamber.* I believe Mr. Millett is the only
person who has explored them, their exploration being very
difficult and even dangerous. I am indebted to him for the
following particulars, also for the details which I have incorporated
into my sections. As he has only roughly measured them, these
details must not be otherwise regarded than as approximately to
scale; they are indicated on the general section by dotted lines.
According to Mr. Millett, these cavities are haphazard spaces in a
jumbled mass of fallen débris, consisting chiefly of broken
stalagmite, and masses of limestone varying from a few pounds to
five or six tons in weight. The stalagmite he identifies with the
ancient sheet referred to above, of which the broken edges along
the side of the second chamber are the sole remains 7 situ.
These blocks are frequently in a very loose condition, as may be
judged from his own words—‘‘It is very dangerous to work in
these places. If you rémove one block several others are sure to
* This way into these cavities was accidentally formed by Mr. Salt and
Dr. Bennet, of Buxton, in 1886. The original entrance was at the lowest
point of the floor of this chamber, but is now covered up with the débrzs of
the excavations,
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fall, and in consequence of this I have had some very narrow
escapes.’’ The lowest of these cavities which he has explored
always contain water, no less than twenty-five feet in rainy
weather. At such times the surplus water issues into the valley
as a spring at the foot of the slope below the entrance of the
cave ; ‘‘but,” remarks Mr. Millett; ‘I have never at any time
seen one-twentieth part running into these cavities as springs up
in the valley outside.” Where he has dug he has found that this
accumulation of débris is covered, first, with a layer of smaller
stones mixed and cemented with stalagmite ; then, above this is a
seam of crystallised stalagmite, varying from one foot in thickness ;
overlying this is a bed of clay and sand, with stones from four to
six feet thick; then layers of loose stones, gravel, and thin
stalagmite ; and, above all, a blackish soil containing Romano-
British remains. All these deposits are indicated in the transverse
section of the second chamber.
The first chamber has the important point of difference from
the second of being drilled (so to speak) out of the solid lime-
stone rock, a circumstance which, no doubt, is answerable for the
difference of level of the two floors. To judge from Mr. Salt’s
excavations in this chamber, the following sequence of deposits
seems to be general. In descending order, there are (a) a dark
surface-soil containing bones, bronze objects, pottery, etc., (4) a
sheet of stalagmite, and (c) a yellowish red cave-earth mixed with
stones, but, so far as it has been penetrated, devoid of objects
of human manufacture. In the anterior half of this chamber
Mr. Salt found that the surface soil was about one foot in thick-
ness, and the stalagmite about eighteen inches, while near the
back the latter attained a thickness of even three feet. Thick as
this stalagmite in the back portion of the chamber was, and, there-
fore, long as it must have been in formation, there were evident
traces of man’s presence beneath it in the shape of a seam of
dark earth highly charged with charcoal, and varying from three
to six inches in thickness.
The soil throughout the cave is the tenacious pasty clay known
as “ fox-earth,” invariably found in caves and fissures of limestone
68 DEEPDALE CAVE,
rocks. It differs considerably from the gritty variety found in
like situations in districts where the limestone is more or less
dolomitised, as described in the second report of Rains Cave.
With these facts before us, we can proceed to the considera-
tion of the origin and history of our cave. The fissure that has
just been noticed, is a portion of a mineral vein stretching in a
W.N.W. and E.S.E. direction, from High Cliff, half a mile west
of Deepdale, to the vicinity of Chelmorton Low. The outcrop
of this “rake” in the valley-side can be distinctly traced a few
dozen feet lower down the valley, just beyond the point where
it bends to the N.E. One portion is cleared of its contents,
apparently naturally, and forms a fissure-like cave at a higher
level than the one which is our subject. The heaps of sparry
refuse on the valley-side below indicate that the vein has been
worked, but certainly to no great extent. It hades, or leans, to
the left, that is, north, exactly as the fissure in the second
chamber does ; and it is of about the same width. It is almost
beyond a doubt that this fissure is a denuded portion of the same
vein. There is a small cave high up the opposite side of the
dale which has all the appearance of having also originated in a
cavity of the same vein. A reference to the accompanying dia-
gramatic plan will facilitate the reader’s grasp of the above state-
ments.
The reader may have observed that natural cavities are very
common in mineral veins and in the parent rock immediately
adjacent. This is in great measure due to the fact that the
mineral fillings of these veins are not so hard as the rock; and
that having been deposited from solution in water they are very
susceptible of re-solution. The great depth and length of these
veins are, moreover, very convenient lines of subterranean drainage.
When, in consequence of the lowering of the land-surface by
denudation, the portion of the vein now exposed in Deepdale
was brought within range of the action of surface-water, it
is not extraordinary that it should have become part of
a line of drainage. Once pervious to this water, by no matter
how small a channel, it was a mere matter of time for this
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7° DEEPDALE CAVE.
channel to become enlarged into a succession of caves. We can,
however, go a step further. Starting with this small channel, it is
possible to account for the present shape of the second chamber.
If the reader will again refer to the transverse section he will
observe that the rock has been removed more from the right hand,
or south, than from the opposite side. This is not because the
solvent power of the water has been greater on this side than the
other, but because of the greater liability of blocks of stone on
that side falling when slightly undermined by this action, in con-
sequence of their overhanging character. Look at the roof of
this chamber! Some day the great plate of rock which now forms
the roof will break off, and even if the stratum above remains in
its place, this will mean a fer saltum increase of some three feet
to the height. If this chamber should again happen to become a
water-course, the broken fragments of this fallen stratum would,
through contact with the fluid, be, comparatively speaking, rapidly
dissolved away. In contrast to the above, note what a vast
amount of rock would have to be dissolved on the opposite side
before the strata immediately above could fall.*
Whence and whither the succession of cavities, of which this
Deepdale cave is a link, conveyed water in the first instance, is an
interesting question, but, unfortunately, it is not easy to answer.
The first and most natural suggestion is that it drained the high
ground on the east, and conveyed the water into the dale. It cer-
tainly does so at present, only the valley being now so much lower
than the cave, the water has cut for itself a lower channel—the spring
already alluded to. But the cave has the remarkable feature that,
while towards the back of the first chamber, and even as near the
entrance as twenty-four feet, there are a succession of deposits
which have not yet been cut through, che threshold is of solid rock.
This plainly shows that the rock-floor sinks as it recedes from the
entrance, and the lower level of the second chamber further
* The fall of blocks of stone is a most important factor in the enlargement
of caves, and in most may be seen fallen blocks which exactly fit the roof
immediately above. Within the entrance of the large cave at the end of the
Lathkil valley are some huge tabular pieces of rock, lying just as they fell -
from the roof. ;
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confirms this. As water is not in the habit of running uphill,
this will perhaps suggest the answer, that, instead of conveying
water zvzo the dale, the cave originally conveyed it away—that is,
that it was a “water-swallow.” This would mean that at that
time the dale was trough-shaped, the cave being its outlet.
Ignoring the difficulty of accounting for the stream forsaking its
underground outlet and carving a new one, those who may
advocate this theory have to explain why the dale below this point
is as ancient looking—just as weathered, and its sides as smoothed
down—as that portion above. For it is obvious enough that if
this be the explanation, the former portion of the valley is the
more modern. I can only imagine a third answer, that the two
caves, one on each side of the valley, were originally one, and are
more ancient than the valley. It is interesting in connection
with this to observe that the opposite cave. is on a much higher
level, so that if these caves were connected, the general floor
would continue the slope observed in the first chamber. Does
not this suggest that “previous to the excavation of Deepdale
this subterranean passage drained the high ground on the west?
But where the water was conveyed to, I cannot imagine, unless
the passage gradually veered to the north-east, and debouched into
a short abrupt valley pointing to the south near the commencement
of the dale. Such abrupt valleys as this usually terminate in a
large spring, which in a limestone district is frequently connected
with a cave. This small valley is no exception, for it terminates
in a pit-like cave, known as Churn Hole. The ravine leading to
Peak Cavern at Castleton is a parallel example, but on a grander
scale. There is nothing improbable in Churn Hole being an
outlet of Deepdale Cave, for the fall to it cannot be much less
than one hundred feet. I know that it will be objected that
from the moment Deepdale broke into our cave, its waters
would be engulfed, and the valley below deserted. Still, it is not
impossible that the cave had already long since ceased to bea
water-course, and in consequence was blocked with deposits.
Under such circumstances, a surface stream would have nothing
to gain by deserting its old course.
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The subsequent history can be traced with much greater cer-
tainty. It was mentioned above that in the second chamber
there was the edge of an old sheet of stalagmite, and that in the
débris below the present floor Mr. Millett observed many broken
pieces of it. I have indicated the position of this old sheet by
two dotted lines in the transverse section. It need hardly be said
that stalagmite must be deposited upon something, and that this
something in the present case was an ancient floor. Mr. Millett
has satisfactory proofs that this floor consisted of cave earth, with
fragments of limestone, exactly corresponding with that of the
first chamber. This is interesting, for it tends to show that the
thick sheet of stalagmite in that chamber is a continuation of the
same sheet ; in other words, that the whole cave had a tolerably
level floor of cave-earth, covered with a continuous and thick
layer of stalagmite. I cannot think that this cave-earth was
washed in at the time the valley bottom was level with it. If
so, a time would come when the valley was so deep as to leave
the cave out of reach of flood water, when of course ¢#a¢ deposit
would cease. The stalagmite shows that the cave was closed
against the ready access of animals and vegetable matters, as fallen
leaves. Under such conditions a solid sheet of stalagmite could
be deposited.
The next great event was the removal of cave-earth from the
second chamber. This is not strange when it is considered that
this chamber originated in a mineral vein. We see the cause
in operation to-day :—the stream of water which Mr. Millett saw,
and which issues into the valley hard by—this, by dissolving
away the mineral filling and limestone, would inevitably under-
mine the cave-earth above and wash it away, until the sheet
of stalagmite would be left hanging like a floor in mid-air, if it
had not already been smashed up by falls of rock from the roof.
In this case, of course, it would sink with the cave-earth; if
otherwise, sooner or later a fall of rock would bring about its
destruction. Under any circumstances, after the finer materials
were removed, the larger masses of rock and stalagmite would
settle down, and thus allow of new deposits being formed upon
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them—loose stones, one foot of stalagmite, four to six feet of
clay, sand, and stones, minor layers of stones and stalagmites,
and finally the blackish soil with human antiquities. The story
these tell is not difficult to make out. The stalagmite is probably
a continuation, in respect to time, of the fallen sheet below;
that is, both were deposited in the same period of closure
against the outside world, and except for the accident just
described, would now form one sheet. If this be so, the
stalagmite sheet of the first chamber is the equivalent of the
two. The thick beds of clay, sand, and stones, point to the
access of water down the fissure above during heavy rains. The
accumulations thus derived became smaller and less frequent,
perhaps owing to a lower rainfall. The intervals were now
sufficiently long to allow of the formation of thin stalagmites.
The last phase of all was the present accessibility of the cave
which admitted of the introduction of vegetable mould on
animals’ feet, or in the form of dust by the wind; of autumnal
leaves, also blown in by the wind ; and of man’s implements, and
the charcoal of his fires—the whole making up the dark
carbonaceous surface soil.
This introduces the connection of man with this Deepdale
cave. I will, however, preface my attempt to interpret the facts
of the excavations, by some account of the discovery of its
archzological remains, and of the old-time stories connected
with it. To Mr. Millett belongs the credit of being the first to
bring the former to notice. A letter from him upon his
early visits to the cave, and how he came to find out the
ancient remains, is so very interesting, that I will quote a portion
of it verbatim. “I became acquainted,” he writes, “with the
dale as a boy, nine years ago (1884). I used to spend hours
and hours rambling among the rocks in search of jackdaws’ eggs,
in company with my school-fellows. We used to gather large
quantities of dried grass, and carry it into the cave, set fire to it,
and then see who dare venture through the smoke farthest.
The cave has always been an attraction to boys. Iam told by
the oldest Buxton inhabitants that they used to visit it sixty
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and seventy years ago in search of some supposed money left
there by an old miser* who disappeared suddenly and
mysteriously ; this also prompted us. At that time I was reading
Professor Boyd Dawkins’ ‘Cave Hunting,’ and this set me
following his example, in a very modest way, of course. I soon
began to find bones and fragments of pottery, including Samian
ware. At length, I found the skull of a bear, and this set me
cave-hunting in right good earnest; Mr. Salt joined me, and
you know the results.”
I need not describe these results, as they are well known
to the members of this society through former papers contributed
to the Journal. I will only remark that nearly all the objects
that have been found in such profusion are of Romano-British
age, and that from no other English cave has so remarkable and
large a series been obtained. The story of the miser is by no
means uninteresting. Hidden treasure was popularly associated
with most caves in bygone times; but it is very probable that in
the case of Deepdale the story may have originated in, or at least
have received corroboration from, occasional discoveries of
Roman coins and other objects. It cannot be doubted that
hunters after treasure would be sure to turn them up in their
rummaging expeditions.
Whatever may have been the nature of the human occupation
of the cave in ancient times, no memory of it lingers in local
tradition. The cave is marked on the Ordnance Survey as
‘‘Thirst House.” But another name that the old people of the
district know it by is ‘‘ Hob’s Thirst House,” and it is a pretty
example of phonetic corruption, and of the origin of myths there-
from. Mr. Millett, in the above-mentioned letter, gives the
popular story—how Hob charmed the spring below the cave, and
how in consequence they who quench their thirst with its sparkling
water on Good Friday (with proper faith, of course) are cured of
* Since writing the above, Mr. Salt has informed me that another local
tradition connects this miser with a robbery at Pig Tor in the vicinity. The
proceeds of the robbery were supposed to be hidden in the cave, and a search
was made, in which the small cavities and the pool below the second chamber
were examined, but without result,
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their ailments. ‘This is why the cave is called Hob’s Thirst Hole,
and the story carries us back to the days of faith in fairies and
goblins. A hob-hurst was a capricious wood elf, Aurs¢ being an
old English word for a wood or forest. When in a good humour
this elf made everything on the farm, particularly in the dairy, go
smooth and prosperous ; made the cows give plenty of milk, the
cream churn quickly into butter, and increase the quantity of
hay. But when irritated he would make the cows go dry, the
milk turn sour, the crocks smash, and generally infuse a spirit of
contrariness in everything. It is interesting to observe that there
is a Hob Hurst’s House, or simply Hob’s House, in the district
—a huge mass of slipped rock, full of dark fissures, over-
looking the Wye from the slopes of Fin Cop. I remember
reading this Derbyshire charm against Hob’s trickiness in an old
volume of the Re/7guary—
‘*Churn, butter, churn !
Peter stands at our gate
Waiting for a butter cake !
Churn, butter, churn!”
This cave was the reputed residence of Hob Hurst, and the story
of the curative power of the water arose thus. By a very simple
process of abbreviation the cave would come to be also known as
Hurst, or Ze Hurst House, or Hole, that is, in Peak parlance,
Th’ Hurst House. Indeed, I am not sure if the goblin himself
was not also known as the Hurst. The-meaning of hurst being
forgotten, the spring suggested a reason for the name, and Th’
Hurst became Thirst.
A little higher up, I spoke of the days of faith in fairies as
passed. I have just received a letter from Mr. Salt, in which it
appears to be about as strong as ever in the district. A local
farmer told Mr. Salt, three years ago, that he frequently found
small tobacco pipes when ploughing his fields, and he accounted
for them by the tradition that Deepdale had been a noted place
for fairies in past times. He further stated that a workman
crossing the dale, on his way to Chelmorton, caught one of them,
and put it into his bag, and took it part way home, but it shrieked
so pitifully that he let it go, whereupon it ran back to the dale!
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The silence of history and tradition compels us to seek an
explanation of the human occupation from the results of the
excavations only. It is not my intention to go minutely into
Messrs. Salt and Millett’s work—they probably will favour us
with an exhaustive paper upon it—but to point out its salient
features. Both have used their spades and pick-axes here and
there throughout the cave; Mr. Millet’s work, however, has
chiefly been in the second chamber and the cavities below its
floor, while Mr. Salt has given much of his attention to the
first chamber, but probably his most successful and valuable
work has been in the slope outside below the entrance of the
cave. The deposits of the interior have been described; a few
words must be said about the nature of the soil outside. I visited
the spot with Mr. Salt about three years ago, some months after
he had found the objects illustrated in last year’s volume. The
difference between the soil he had disturbed on that occasion and
that elsewhere in the dale was most marked. Right and left of
the cave the slightly darker superficial mould passed into the usual
ruddy-buff sub-soil. But soil below the entrance was very dark,
and when examined was found to contain an abundance
of particles of charcoal and fragments of pottery ; in fact, it was
impossible to mistake its origin—it was ancient refuse of human
habitation. Another point I noted—this stratum of dark earth
was very thick, being sometimes as much as three feet, so Mr.
Salt assured me. He also informed me that as the cave was
approached, this deposit became darker and more carbonaceous,
while towards the bottom of the slope it was largely mixed with
broken limestone.
This dark earth outside the cave seems to be the equivalent of
that of the interior, for the “finds” of both are distinctively
Romano-British. There may have been more ancient and
more recent objects present ; but, as a class, no one who has any
acquaintance with Roman antiquities can possibly mistake their
age. On the occasion of my visit with Mr. Salt I turned over
the surface soil outside with my stick, and every fragment of
pottery I met with was of the common hard wheel-made varieties,
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plentiful enough on Roman sites. How numerous the “finds”
have been the reader may judge for himself, all the fibulz and
other bronze objects in the collotype in the last volume, besides
many others of iron, etc., were found within an area of eight
square yards, rather nearer the bottom of the valley than the cave.
Mr. Salt assures me that in this area the number of potsherds he
noticed was about thirty in every square yard. An important
feature was the even distribution of these various objects, thus
proving (as this gentleman points out) that the coins, brooches,
and other more valuable finds, must not be regarded as hoards,
but as accidentally dropped at various times and thus lost. None
have been found below the thick sheet of stalagmite in the cave,
but outside they occurred at a depth of five or even six feet. The
Roman coin, No. 1, plate ix., was found at a depth of five feet,
and at six feet fragments of coarse pottery have just been turned
up. An equally noteworthy point was the comparative thinness
of the post-Roman mould. So far as I could make out this did
not exceed a few inches; indeed, Mr. Salt, in describing his
excavations, quite ignored it.
The similarity of the deposits within this cave with the super-
ficial ones of the famous Kent’s Cavern at Torquay is most
striking. Ina lecture by the late Mr. Pengelly (whose name is
so intimately connected with the excavation of that cave), delivercd
at the Hulme Town Hall, Manchester, in 1872, he thus described
the latter :—‘‘ Beneath and between these blocks (blocks of stone
on the floor) was a black material, which we call d/ack mould,
consisting of vegetable ¢ébrzs to a large extent, and which covered
the cavern in every direction to a depth of three inches to a foot
or more. Below that was the stalagmite, varying in thickness
from an inch to upwards of five feet, but on an average from
sixteen to twenty inches thick. In one particular part of the
cavern there was under this floor a layer called the é/ack band,
covering a space of one hundred square feet, and consisting
mainly of charcoal. Below that we have what we call the cave-
earth, which we excavated to a depth of four feet. It is a light
red loam, and with it there were mixed up about fifty per cent. of
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angular pieces of limestone.” The objects found in the black
mould ranged from pre-Roman and Romano-British times to the
date of an 1846 sixpence, while those of the deposits below
reached far back into pre-metallic ages. The parallel between
the surface deposits of the two caves is obvious enough, as also is
that of the charcoal immediately under the stalagmite. There is
a contrast, however, between the lower deposits in respect of
objects of human manufacture—while none for certain has been
found below the top deposit at Deepdale, many of remote pre-
metallic times have been yielded by Kent’s Cavern. The former
is, rather than the latter, after all, what one would expect ; for the
stalagmite certainly points to a time when the cave was wholly, or
at least partially, closed to animals and man, and if the cave-earth
was washed in by flood water, it was no suitable residence for even
primitive man.
Whatever the use may have been that the cave was put to by
the Romano-Britons, the evidence of their presence is so over-
whelming that it may be said to have crowded out of view all
indications of earlier and later occupancy. It is very puzzling to
understand why people so cultured as the finds indicate them to
have been, and, indeed, as history describes the natives generally
under the Roman sway, should have frequented a damp and
gloomy cave like this of Deepdale. Professor Boyd Dawkins’
theory is that they were refugees of the time of the English
invasion. There is little doubt that the Britons did resort to
caves for safety during this event, and there is no reason to
doubt that our cave was such a hiding-place when the district
fell into the hands of the English after the capture of Chester in
613 But it is quite inconceivable that this episode in the history
of the cave was of sufficient duration to have accounted for the
remarkable abundance of Romano-British objects and the thick-
ness of the deposit in which they were found. The victorious
advent of the invader would cause general consternation through-
out the district, and we can well imagine a party of Britons
hurrying from Buxton to our cave. If capture meant death or
bondage, as popular history represents, their only chance of
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ultimate safety lay in getting out of the subjugated region as
quickly as possible. Meanwhile a few might escape detection for
a considerable time, but it is difficult to see how a large party
could. Food would have to be sought, and it would be almost
impossible to search for it unseen. Under any circumstances the
refugees would endeavour to keep their hiding-place as secret as
possible. They would not light fires in front of the cave, nor
throw rubbish down the slope below. But the strongest argument
against the refugee theory as an explanation of all or most of the
Romano-British relics is the magnitude of the deposit in which
they are diffused. It is quite impossible to conceive that an
accumulation spread all over the cave floor, and down the slope in
front, and sometimes exceeding two feet in thickness, could have
resulted from so transient an event. It seems rather to point to
a period of habitation extending over centuries.
It is well known that from the most remote times caves have
been used for human habitation; so far, it is not strange that
this Deepdale cave should have been utilised for this purpose.
But it is curious, and at first sight puzzling, that this use should
have been confined wholly, or, at all events, chiefly, to the Roman
occupation—a period of orderly government, luxury, and great
personal security. Had the relics been as characteristically pre-
or post-Roman, it would not have been so surprising. We-know
that lead mining was carried on in the Peak with great vigour
during this occupation, and nothing is more likely than that
miners lived in the cave from time to time, or used it as a shelter
or storehouse. There is likewise no reason to doubt that during
this period, nomads, corresponding to our gypsies, paid it brief but
frequent visits. I think, however, another suggestion is well
worth keeping in mind. I need hardly remind the reader of the
great fondness of the Romans for thermal waters, and that those
of Buxton (which we know was a very important station) would
make that place a great centre of fashionable resort. An almost
continuous stream of wealthy Romans and natives must have
traversed the five or six great roads converging on it, one of which
passed within a mile and a half of the cave. The Roman hold
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upon Britain lasted four centuries, sometimes with a firm, and
sometimes with a feeble hand. It would be wonderfully strange
if during this long period the country at large, and especially a
wild and hilly district like the Peak, were never infested with
bands of marauders, who, like the highwaymen of a century ago,
plundered travellers. Such a gang of desperadoes preying on the
traffic of the Buxton roads would find the Deepdale cave of great
service when in the vicinity. We can imagine them returned
from one of their looting expeditions, and leisurely examining
their booty at the cave. Gold and silver are their prey; all else
is discarded. This, perhaps, exp!ains the large number of bronze
fibulze, rings, pendants, etc., found during the excavations.
Such are some of the ways in which the Deepdale cave could
have been utilised during the Roman occupation ; but I strongly
incline to the opinion that most or all of the objects of this period
were left by miners. This receives some confirmation from the
presence of coal found under conditions which pointed to its
introduction in Roman times. The nearest spots where this fuel
is found are the millstone grit shales west and south-west of
Buxton, and at least three miles away from the cave.* It is not
likely that coal would be brought so great a distance merely to
warm a cave and cook rude dinners—timber would have answered
those purposes far better. On the other hand, it is well known
that coal was extensively used in Roman times in the manufacture
of lead and other metals. To miners working in the vicinity such
a cave would be a boon in many ways—a shelter, a storehouse,
and even a dwelling. Its suitability for the storage of coal and
ore is obvious enough ; and even if coal was not stored there,
there is nothing unlikely that coal might be carried there for
* Mr. Salt states that the coal found in the cave is identical with that found
in these shales near Buxton. At Thatch Marsh and Axe Edge it forms a
seam three or four feet thick, and in the latter hill it was extensively worked
until quite recent times, but I am not aware that millstone grit coal is worked
now in Derbyshire. In the vicinity of Buxton the seams crop out on the hill
and valley sides, and there are abundant evidences that they were extensively
quarried in bygone times, probably for smelting purposes. For a note on
millstone grit coal, see note in Wotts. and Derbyshire Notes and Queries, i.,
Ps 5+
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domestic purposes from time to time from some neighbouring
smelting place.
It was remarked above, that, in consequence of their greater
character and number, the Romano-British finds had, so to speak,
crowded out of view any earlier or later occupancy of the cave.
The relics of pre- and post-Roman times do not, as a rule, tell
their own history. A few flint implements and broken flakes and
fragments of hand-made pottery were found. These vay be pre-
Roman, or they may be British of Roman times. The only safe
means of determining the relative age of such objects is to care-
fully note their stratigraphical position, but so far this cave has
not been excavated with that precision which modern science
requires.*
_ * Through an oversight the concluding paragraphs of this paper were
appended to another paper, ‘‘ Romano-British Objects from Deepdale,
Autumn, 1891,” in last year’s volume, the present paper being intended for
the same volume, but was held over through want of space,
6
82
The Date of the Parish Church of Melbourne,
Derbyshire,
By W. DasHwoop FANE.
acest F Parish Church of Melbourne, in Derbyshire, is
| the grandest of its class in a wide district around
it, and is remarkable for the extent of original
Romanesque structure which it retains, and for the
singularity of its plan.
It can scarcely be doubted that the existing Church was
originally designed and constructed with—
nave and side aisles,
central tower of one outer stage,
upper and under chancels,
two equal transepts,
three eastward apses,
western recessed doorway,
two western towers,
continuous galleries, extending along the western end of the
Church, the two sides of the nave, round the four sides
of the central tower, with a doorway into the upper chancel,
stairs in each of the western towers up to the gallery,
grouted rubble vaulting under the western gallery and the
upper chancel, and over the nave galleries—all of early
Romanesque character—
and that the whole of such structure was completed within a
short space of time, probably continuously.
ee eee i ele
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Externally, the remains of the original flat buttresses of the
chancel and the nave aisles, and the early character of the
transepts and their northward and southward windows, of the
shafted outer stage of the central tower, of the northern clerestory,
of the angles of the western towers, of the chancel north and
south windows, of the arcading at the west end of the (destroyed)
over chancel, and the traces of high roofs of equal pitch against
all four sides of the central tower, are evidences of simultaneous
design and continuous construction.
That roofs rising to the height of the traces now visible on the
four external faces of the central tower belonged to the original
structure may be inferred from the following considerations,
viz. :—
(1) Steep roofs of equal height over all four limbs of an early
Romanesque church are characteristic of the style. (See “* Eccle-
stastical Art in Germany during the Middle Ages,’ by Lubke,
pages 22 and 24.)*
(2) The western side walls and the end walls of the two
transepts remain unaltered, and are of considerable thickness,
well adapted for carrying roofs of the steep pitch indicated on
the Romanesque stage of the central tower.
(3) Over the nave of Melbourne Church an outer roof would
be necessary to preserve the masonry vaulting, of the employment
’ of which there are indications. That outer roof would reach
the lines now seen on the western outer face of the central
tower.
(4) The absence of windows and of external embellishment
on the four sides of the Romanesque stage of the central tower
points to the design that high roofs should abut against that
stage of the central tower.
(5) The second or upper arcading—now seen on the outer
eastern face of the central tower—-must have always been an
internal (not an external) embellishment of the Church, and
* The Cathedral of St. Magnus (Romanesque) in Kirkwall has, or lately
had, four steeply pitched roofs of equal height, abutting against the central
tower.—Lewis’s ‘“‘ Topographical Dictionary of Scotland: Kirkwall.”
84 DATE OF MELBOURNE PARISH CHURCH.
must have been inclosed under a high roof, which, however, did
not admit of the addition of the third or uppermost tier of
arcading, which is seen on the four inner sides of the central
tower.
That the nave was originally vaulted with masonry appears
to be indicated—
(2) by the nave walls having a thickness of four feet at the
height at which such a vault would spring:
(2) by the shafts over each pier, which now terminate at the
level of the triforium floor, but which must reasonably be
supposed to have risen higher, and to have supported the
springing of ribs, carried north and south across the nave
—(see Lubke, page 44), the absence of the upper portions
of these shafts seems to be due to the substitution, as at
present, of timber uprights on corbels, carrying a low
timber roof:
(c) by there still being under the western gallery, and over
the northern triforium, and over the four galleries of the
central tower, and by there having formerly been over the
lower chancel grouted rubble vaulting.
That there was originally a Romanesque chancel, consisting
of an upper and a lower storey, separated by a vaulting of stone
seems to be proved—
(1) by the bosses of a corbel table remaining at the two points
where the eastern walls of the transepts meet the central
tower, indicating that a corbel table ran round the chancel
at that height :
(2) by the single blind arch remaining on each side of the
chancel, and adjoining the central tower, showing that a
blind arcade ran round the chancel at that height, so as to
be an external ornament between the upper and lower
chancels, of a well-known Romanesque character—(see
Lubke, pages 25 and 40):
(3) by the marks of a groined stone vault still to be seen on
the inside of the chancel walls, which would carry a floor
at the same level as the floors of the galleries of the western
DATE OF MELBOURNE PARISH CHURCH. 85
end of the nave, and of the central tower. ‘The gallery of
the western end of the Church is still carried by a groined
vaulting of grouted rubble of early construction :
(4) by the middle arch of the lowest tier of arcading in the
eastern side of the central tower (now a glazed door) being
open down to the floor, so as to give passage into an upper
chancel :
(5) by there being in the eastern outer face of the central tower
a second or upper tier of arcading, such as would be an
embellishment of the interior of an upper chancel.”
If the upper chancel in Melbourne Church was a chantry
chapel, it is not surprising that it was destroyed, as were the apses
of the two transepts (also chantry chapels), after the abolition of
chantries.
The windows in the north and south aisles, and the eastward
windows in the chancel and in the two transepts—inserted when
the apses were removed—are obviously of later construction ; but
with the exception of transition from triple round arches in the
northern triforium to double pointed arches in the southern
triforium, there is uniformity of style in the Romanesque archi-
tecture prevailing throughout what remains, and these portions
may reasonably be regarded as part of the original structure.
That the southern triforium, as we now see it, is not original but
a substitution for an earlier one, must, I think, be accepted, on a
comparison of the two sides of the nave.
The main columns and the arches between them on both sides
of the nave, and the walls above as far as the string course, and
also the slender shafts that now stop at that string course, are all
of one early period. Those slender shafts seem to have been
designed to carry the ribs of a Romanesque stone vault. The
southern triforium commences at its east end in uniformity with
the whole of the northern triforium. The central tower, the south
transept, and the south western tower, were carried up to their full
* See an account of St. Martin’s Church at Dover, having two tiers of
chapels in the choir, and two eastward apses in the transepts. ‘‘The
Antiquary ” (published by Elliot Stock), February, 1892, p. 69.
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height in the Romanesque style. Can it be supposed that the
building of the southern side of the nave, necessary to the roofing
of the nave, proceeded so slowly as to invite the introduction of
a different style (the pointed) in that very limited portion of the
original structure ?
A comparison of the internal roofing of the galleries in the two
sides of the nave proves that the modes, and therefore probably
the periods, of construction, are very different. On the north side
the roofing is of grouted rubble, resembling that which exists in
the galleries round the central tower and in the approaches from
the east to both the triforia; but in the southern triforium
between the pointed openings in couplets in the inner and the
outer walls, the roofing is of largish stones laid archwise. Having
regard to these several points, is it not to be inferred that the
southern triforium was originally constructed in conformity with
the northern, and that afterwards, by some accident, by fire or
otherwise (discoloration by fire is considered by some to be still
visible in the south aisle) it became necessary to rebuild the south
wall of the nave above the string course, and at the same time to
make a new roof to the nave? for the old roof must have failed
when it lost the support of the south wall of the nave. If that
new roof was to be of wood, it would not require that the shafts,
which had run upwards to support the stone roof, should be
renewed in the new south wall above the string course: and on
the north side, the upper parts of the original shafts would have
to be removed for uniformity, and to admit of the new timber
uprights being placed against the walls.
If then it may be assumed that Melbourne Church was
originally constructed with two triforia of triplets of round-headed
arches and round clerestory windows, as well as with all the other
Romanesque features which have been above enumerated, what is
the probable date of that structure ?
It may here be remarked that there are two endbCde @ in which
there is a close resemblance between the central tower of
Melbourne Church and that of Norwich Cathedral, the latter said
to have been commenced about a.p. 1090. Each is decorated
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internally on all four sides with tier above tier of round headed
arcading—Melbourne having three tiers, Norwich four—and in
each the galleries are continued through the lowest tier of
arcading, so as to afford passage to the upper parts of the Church
eastward.
The Domesday Record states that there was then (a.D. 1084 to
1086) ‘“‘in Meleburna Priest and a Church.” May not the present
Church be, 7” the main, thatso mentioned? Buildings resembling
Melbourne Church were being erected in Western Europe as early
as A.D. 1000. (See Lubke's “ Ecclesiastical Art,” pp. 17 et seq.)
The plan of Melbourne Church is precisely that of the simplest
type of ‘‘ Romanesque Basilica” figured by Lubke, p. 15. Its
longitudinal section is'also mainly of the same type as in Lubke’s
work, having the two storeyed western portico, but differing in
having a two storeyed chancel * (instead of a single high chancel),
and in having triforium galleries, combined with a clerestory,
instead of a simple clerestory. With these exceptions, Melbourne
Church appears to belong to the most severe and most primitive
type of ‘ Romanesque Basilica.”
It is true that Dr. Whewell, in his ‘‘ Architectural Notes on
German Churches ” (3rd edition, 1842, p. 106), observes that “in
the finest early Romanesque buildings in Germany the space over
the pier arches and under the clerestory windoys is left a blank,
and in England in Norman buildings that space is filled by a row
of openings or panellings of various kinds, which is mostly a
merely ornamental member, and not applied to any customary
use” ; and that “ the churches which have an open gallery forming
a second storey to the side aisle (the Manner chor) belong to the
Early German class, /.¢., the latter part of the twelfth century.
With respect to the triforium in Melbourne Church, it is to be
remarked that it is combined with the clerestory, and serves to
transmit and spread the light of the windows in the latter. It
must be regretted that Dr. Whewell, if he ever visited Melbourne
* An admirable example of a two storeyed Norman chancel may be seen at
Compton, near Guildford, Surrey.—Eb,
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Church, did not record his views with respect to its date or class :
and indeed it is matter of surprise that, though Melbourne Church
formed the subject of a careful paper by Professor Wilkins in
“ Archeeologia,” vol. 13 (1809), illustrated by large scale engravings
of its plan and longitudinal internal elevation, there does not
appear to have been any subsequent publication of results of
a close study of the building in all its early details above specified
—such as its very remarkable character may be said to require and
invite—with the view of approximately ascertaining the date of its
design and construction. The present writer, for many years past .
a resident in Melbourne, feeling that his own training has not
qualified him for this study, has been solicitous to obtain the
assistance of the most competent scientists, but not with the
success that he earnestly desired.
Failing a positive conclusion as to the date of the fabric from a
study of its architectural details, are there any known facts in the
history of the spiritual pastorate of Melbourne, or of its temporal
seigniory, which will serve for that purpose ?
It has been conjectured that the grandeur of the church, and
the singularity (amongst English parish churches) of its plan, may
‘have been due to the Rectory of the parish having been for ages
annexed to the Bishopric of Carlisle. But the early history of
that Bishopric #s not favourable to such a supposition. Early
chroniclers agree (‘‘ Historia Major Wintoniensis” seems to be the
leading authority) that the Bishopric of Carlisle was founded by
King Henry the First in a.p. 1132; and the death of the first
Bishop (Aldulf?) is assigned to a.D. 1155. ‘The war between King
Stephen and the Empress Matilda seems to have had the effect of
causing the sovereignty of Cumberland to lapse for a time to the
King of Scotland ; and the spiritual oversight of that district seems
to have been resumed by the Bishop of Whithern in Galloway.
In the Pipe Rolls of 5 and 6 Henry II. (1159-60) under
‘*Carliolinz,” payments are accounted for ‘‘ Episcope de Candida
Casa,” @.c., to the Bishop of Whithern.
When and how the Rectory of Melbourne was first annexed to
the Bishopric of Carlisle perhaps cannot now be ascertained.
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Suggestions of its having been given to the Bishopric at a very
early period of that See are found in the Public Records.
“Testa de Nevil,” or “ Liber Feodorum,”’ compiled about a.p.
1327, is a collection of notes of Inquisitions taken at various
periods. At folio 17 of the publication by the Record Commis-
sion we find (under Notts. and Derby) :
** Magister Simo de Waltham tenet ecclesiam de Meleburn de
dono Regis Johannis, qui illam alias dederat. Et dominus Rex
pater Regis Johannis similiter dedit eam. Juratores nesciverunt
utrum illam dederunt ratione custodie quam habuerunt in
Episcopatu Karlioli, vel alio modo.”
Whether “ ecclesiam de Meleburn’’ here means the Rectory
(according to the stricter usage) or the Vicarage, is perhaps doubt-
ful; but from this passage we learn that King Henry II. and
King John had from time to time made grants of the “ Church”’
of Melbourne ; and that they had retained the custody of the
Bishopric of Carlisle, no duly constituted Bishop being appointed.
Subsequently the Rectory of Melbourne was claimed as having
belonged immemorially to the Bishopric.
On 29 June, 4 Edward III. (a.p. 1330), there was tried at
Derby before de Herse and other Justices in Eyre, a proceeding
on a writ of quo warranto against John de Rosse Bishop of
Carlisle. His claim to view of frank pledge of all his tenants at
Melleburn the Bishop maintained by stating that he was parson
of the Church of Melleburn, and that he and all his predecessors
Bishops of Carlisle, parsons of the said Church, had view of frank
pledge of all their tenagts in Melleburn “de tempore quo non
extat memoria’ without interruption. The Bishop also claimed
that he and his men should be quit of toll, passage, pontage, &c.,
which claim he rested on a Charter of King Henry III., under the
seal he then used, granting all those liberties to God, and the
Church of the Blessed Mary of Carlisle, and to Walter (Mauclere)
then Bishop of Carlisle (A.D. 1223-1246) and his successors, and
to the Prior and Canons of Carlisle serving God in the same
Church and their successors ; and he also rested it on a subsequent
Charter of the same King, under his new seal, dated 1oth January
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in the 55th year of his reign (A.p. 127°), granted at the instance of
Robert (de Chause) Bishop of Carlisle (a.pD. 1258-1278). The
jury (A.D. 1330) found that the then Bishop of Carlisle (John de
Rosse) and all his predecessors, parsons of the Church of Melle-
burn, “a tempore quo non extat memoria,” without interruption,
had view of frank pledge of all their tenants in Melleburn ;
they also found other matters in favour of the Bishop in respect
of the Manor of Barrow, and in respect of the liberties claimed by
him, but not of pillory or tumbril.
Evidence of that inquisition, by an Inspeximus dated 25 March,
1606, under the Chancery seal of King James I., is now in the
Muniment Room at Melbourne Hall.
That finding of the jury in the year 1330 in favour of the
Bishop’s claim by prescription might seem to imply that the
Bishops of Carlisle had had uninterrupted enjoyment of the
Rectory of Melbourne during ‘ legal memory,” /e., as far back as
the reign of King Richard I., a.p. 1189 ; but the public records
seem to establish that there was no duly constituted Bishop of
Carlisle after the death of Aldulf the first Bishop about 1155,
through the reigns of Henry II., Richard I., and John, down to
2 Henry III. (a.p. 1218), when Hugh Abbott of Beaulieu became
Bishop by the concurrent action of the Pope, the Prior and
Canons of Carlisle, and the King’s Council.
It appears by an extract from Rotuli Litt. Clausarum (vol. i.,
p. 369) that in consequence of the letter of Pope Innocent the
Third: to King John, which is recited in that King’s Letters Patent
of 1o January, 120{, addressed to the, King’s brother, Geoffry,
Archbishop of York (Rotuli Litt. Patentium, folio 37), the King
granted to Bernard, Archbishop of Ragusa, the Custody of the
Bishopric of Carlisle, and with it the Rectory of Melbourne ; still
that event would be too late to admit of our ascribing to that
Prelate the building of Melbourne Church, the architecture of
which must be of earlier date.
There remains, however, the possibility that Aldulph, the first
Bishop of Carlisle, -may have directed the construction of this
Church between the years 1132 and 1155, the duration of his
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Episcopate. It is uncertain whether the Rectory of Melbourne
was held by Bishop Aldulph; though early mention in the
“Records of a Vicarage” implies an early appropriation of the
Rectory ; and if it was so held, it is more reasonable to presume
that it was selected for annexation to the Bishopric because the
Church was then a singularly grand one, than that its condition
was such as to cause Bishop Aldulph to erect a new Church.
It has been thought that the galleries existing in Melbourne
Church may have been constructed for the passage of a religious
community using the upper Chancel, or perhaps of a guild. But
the passages in the triforia and the central tower are so narrow as
to allow with difficulty the passing of two persons in opposite
directions ; though that difficulty might be obviated by the care-
ful observance of the rule that those entering the Church should
use one of the two western stairs and the gallery on the same side,
and that those leaving the Church should use the other gallery
and stairs. In fact, however, there is not any trace in the Public
Records of the foundation, existence, or suppression, of any
religious community or guild established in Melbourne; and
monks or nuns or guild members cannot be supposed to have
originated those galleries and to have left no other trace of their
existence. A sisterhood of Saint Bride had its house about a
mile and a half westward from Melbourne Church, just without the
limit of the Parish, and mention is made in an old deed of the
*“‘ Priests’ way to Saint Bride’s”’; but that sisterhood had its own
chapel, still traceable on the spot, and it can scarcely be supposed
that their rule would admit of their attending services so remote
from their abode, or that this Church should at its building have
been specially adapted to their use.
And here it may be mentioned (if the departure from grave
discussion may be forgiven) that a belief exists in the minds
of some living inhabitants of Melbourne that the very old
buildings now standing near the western end of the Church, anda
large house that formerly stood where the house (now known as
“Church House”) was built about sixty or seventy years ago,
belonged to a Nunnery; a belief that seems to rest on the finding
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in that old house, when pulled down, articles supposed to have
been ‘‘nun’s caps,” and also on the supposed existence of an un-
derground passage from those buildings to the Castle, distant about
two hundred yards to the north-eastward. As regards the passage,
a few years ago a deep trench for a new sewer was dug across its
supposed course without any trace of the passage being found ;
and as regards the “ Nunnery,” it is shown by existing deeds that
the ground on which it is supposed to have stood belonged to one
of the Chantries in Melbourne Church, and became in the reign
of Elizabeth the property of the Beaulie family, who built upon it
the old house in which the articles called ‘‘nuns’ caps” were
found.
Resuming seriousness, it remains to consider the relations
between the Church of Melbourne and the temporal seigniory of
the district during the building of the Church.
The Domesday Record states that (in A.D. 1054-6) the Manor
of Melbourne was in the demesne of King William, and that it had
belonged to King Edward (the Confessor) ; at the earlier period it
was worth £10 (per annum), but then only £6, though it
rendered £10. And that the Manor had annexed to it a
‘“‘ berewick,’’ consisting of the neighbouring places, ‘‘ Barrow-on-
Trent, Chellaston, Normanton and Osmaston. For a long period
suits arising in those places were prosecuted in the Manor Court
of Melbourne, as appears by existing Court Rolls.
Whether there was at Melbourne in the eleventh or twelfth cen-
turies a mansion fitted to be a royal abode is uncertain. ‘There is
no mention in the Public Records of a Castle of Melbourne until
A.D. 1327, when the ‘‘ Castrum ” is specified as part of the posses-
sions of Thomas Earl of Lancaster and Leicester, in ‘‘ Inquisitiones
Post Mortem” (Vol. 2, page 8). We find in Calendar Rot. Pat.
(folio 72, 4), that in the year 1311 Robert de Holland had a
license from King Edward II. “ Kernellare mansum suum apud
Melburn.” ‘This was doubtless the origin of Melbourne Castle.
A nobleman’s mansion, perhaps previously a royal residence, or
place of ‘‘gisting,” was converted into a place of strength, and
was ever afterwards called Melbourne Castle—“castrum de
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Melburn.” The itinerary of King John, compiled by Sir Thomas
Duffus Hardy from the dates of the Charters that King granted,
shows that he “lay” at Melbourne on five different occasions in
his reign of seventeen years. It appears in the Close Rolls that
twice he ordered casks of wine to be sent from Nottingham
to Melbourne, but the house at the latter place is not designated,
as are his castles at Nottingham, the Peak, and Hareston, in the
same orders. It is possible, however, that, as King John kept
the Bishopric of Carlisle vacant, and its temporalities in the hands
of his own officers, he may have used the Episcopal Rectory
House for his own place of abode while at Melbourne.
The lordship of so important. a Manor—the ownership of a
considerable estate—the patronage of the Rectory—may have
rendered Melbourne a place so considerable amongst the Royal
possessions as to cause a Church to be built there of the grandeur
we now see, with Royal funds.
But in what reign was the Church built ?
Venturing to the extreme limit of conjecture, let it be remarked
that King Canute during his reign of twenty years (A.D. ro16-
1036) built churches in England, and founded the Monastery of
Bury St. Edmunds. He made a journey to Rome (in the interests
of pilgrims from England), in which he might have become familiar
with the Rhineland Romanesque churches, and he had for wife
Emma, sister of the Duke of Normandy.
As difficulty may be felt in attributing the building of this
Church to so early a king as Canute, it has next to be observed
that King Edward (the Confessor) was the son of Emma of Nor-
mandy, and resided in that Duchy for many years before his
accession in A.D. 1042. The favour shown by him to Normans .
who resorted to his court was the cause of the insurrection of Earl
Godwin and his sons.
If either Canute or Edward caused a church to be built on
his demesne at Melbourne, it would very probably be of this
early Romanesque type.
The peaceful periods in those two reigns are followed by times
less settled during the reigns of the two Williams, “the Conqueror”’
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and “Rufus.” The Domesday Record shows that the King’s
revenue derived from Melbourne had become less assured in
A.D. 1084 than in 1066. Great ‘‘Norman” Abbey and Priory
Churches were being built in England during the reigns of two
Williams, and there are still remains of the chapels in the castles
they erected ; but as to any Parish Church having been erected by
their immediate direction, there seems to be little probability.
Failing a definite pronouncement by a competent authority,
after an adequate study of the Church, and of what can be learned
of its history, I do not venture to do more than ask the question,
May not Melbourne Church be, in the main, the Church men-
tioned in the Domesday Record?
W. D. FANE.
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95
A Calendar of the #Fines for the County of
Devby from thety commencement tm the
reign of Richard Lf.
Abstracted by THe EpiTor.
[Continued from Vol. XV.)
1312. Westminster. On the morrow of S. Martin, anno 6 Edward II.
Nov. 12. Between Richard, son of Robert juxta le Brook de
Thwathweyt, junior, Plaintif, and Robert, son of
Gilbert de Grene of Esshouere, and Alice his wife,
Impeding.
Concerning 2 tofts, 40 acres of land, 1oacres of meadow, 5 acres
of wood with the appurtenances in TBwathwept on the plea of
Warranty of Charter. For this recognition, warranty, fine and
concord the said Richard gave to Robert and Alice 10 pounds
sterling. (No. 51.)*
1312. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 6 Edward Yt
Between William de Brugeton, //a/ntiff; and John,
son of Nicholas de Chelmardon and Beatrice his
wife, Impeding.
Concerning 4 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, and a moiety of
one acre of wood with the appurtenances in Coffepe.
Wodensfepe. and Derfepe, whence the plea of Warranty of
Charter,,&c. For this recognition, warranty, fine and concord the
said William. gave to John and Beatrice 100 shillings of silver.
(No. 52.)
Westminster. Morrow of S. Martin, 6 Ed. II.
Between Thomas de Leghes, //ain/if, and William
de Oddynggeszeles of Trusselegh, Deforciant.
* As the fines are all numbered the Editor has thought it desirable to give
the number of each to facilitate reference.
96 CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
1312.
Grant on plea of agreement of 2 parts of the Manor of
TrussefesB with the appurtenances. For this recognition,
warranty, fine and concord, the said Thomas gave to the aforesaid
William 20 pounds sterling. (No. 53.)
Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 6
Edward II.
Between Robert, son of Ralph de Wynefeld and
Alicia his wife, Panis, and Robert Wardelowe and
Agnes his wife, Deforctants, of 1 messuage and 30 acres of land,
with the appurtenances, in Hassop, whence the plea of convention,
viz. : Robert and Agnes gave to the said Robert and Alice the said
tenements and appurtenances, surrendering them in the same
court, Having and holding the same to the said Robert and Alice,
and the issue of the said Alice of the chief lords of the fee. If the
said Robert and Alice die without heirs procreated, then the said
estate to remain to the right heirs of Robert, the son of Ralph, to
be held of the chief lords of the fee. For this concession,
surrender, warrant, &c., the said Robert and Alice gave to the
deforciants 100 marks of silver. (No. 54.)
Westminster, on the morrow of S, Martin, anno 6 Ed, II.
Nov. 12. Between Richard de Vernon, junior, and Matilda his
1312.
wife, Pla‘nézffs (by Simon de Norton, in the place of the said
Matilda, by king’s brief to win or to lose), and Henry le
Curzon, of BreidesBafe. Deforciant, concerning £20 rent,
with the appurtenances in Basselowe, whence the plea of con-
vention between them.
Richard recognised the said rent to be the right of Henry as that
which the said Henry had of the gift of Richard, and for this
recognition, fine, &c., the said Henry gave to Richard and Matilda
the rent with the appurtenances, and surrendered the same to
them in the court. Holding the same of the chief lords of. the fee
by the services pertaining to the same rent, for ever. (No. 55.)
Westminster. Octave of S. Michael, 6 Edward II.
Between Richard de Neubold and Matilda his wife,
Plaintiffs (Richard Ffoleiambe put in the place of Matilda to
win or lose), and Adam de Norton, Deforczant,
Grant on the plea of convention of the manor of Oyensfon
(Unston) with the appurtenances to the said Richard and Matilda,
and the heirs of Richard by the said Matilda—holding the same of
the chief lords of the fee by the accustomed services. (No. 56.)
CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. 97
1312. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 6
Edward II.
Between Oliver de Baunford, //aintiff, and Rickard
Mots and Felicia, his wife, Lpeding.
Grant of one messuage, 12 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, and
2 acres of wood with the appurtenances in HatBersea. For this
recognition, warranty, &c., the said Oliver gave to Richard and
Felicia 100 marks of silver. (No. 57.)
Westminster. Within 15 days after Easter, anno 7 Edward II. (April
7-22, A.D. 1313.)
Between William son of William Le vaues and
Matilda his wife, Plaintiffs, and William Le Yonge
of Macworth and Himma his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of one messuage and 4 bovates
of land in MacHorth to be held of the chief lords of the fee.
For this concession, fine, and concord, William, the son of
William and Matilda, gave to the said William Le Yonge and
Emma, one sparrow hawk. (No. 58.)
1313. Westminster. Within 15 days after the Feast of Holy Trinity,
June 12-27. anno 7 Edward II.
Between Alice Fforst, /laintiff, and Robert son of
Henry de Mackworth and Alice his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of one messuage and 7 acres
of land and ¥% rood of meadow with the appurtenances in
NackBortB. Holding the same to the said Robert and Alice
and his heirs during the life of the said Alice, at the yearly
rent of one rose at the Nativity of S. John Baptist for all
services, rendering to the chief lords of the fee all the accus-
tomed services during the life of the said Alice wife of Robert.
(No. 59.)
1313. Westminster. Within 15 days after Holy Trinity, anno 7
June 12-27.. Edward II,
Between John Le Someter of Mackworth and Alianora
his wife, Plazntifs, and Robert son of Henry Mack-
worth and Alice his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of 134 acres of land in
MackBorth at the yearly rent of one rose at the feast of the
Nativity of S. John Baptist for all services. After the decease of
Alice, the aforesaid lands and appurtenances to revert wholly to
John and Alianora, and the heirs of the said John. (No. 60.)
98 CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
1313. Westminster. On the morrow of ‘‘souls,” anno 7 Ed. II.
Noy. 3. Between John Purchaz, Plaintiff; and Thomas de
Rolleston and Reyna his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of 6 messuages, 129 acres of
land, 54 acres of meadow, 15 acres of wood, and 7s. 6d. rent in
@uffefd. Holding to the same John and his heirs of the chief
lords of the fee by the services appertaining. For this recognition,
surrender, warranty, fine and concord, the said John gave to
Thomas and Reyne one sparrow hawk. (No. 61.)
1313. Westminster, within 15 days after Michaelmas, anno 7 Ed. II.
Sep. 29-Oct. 14. Between Thomas de Smythisby, chaplain, Plaintiff’ ;
and Walter de Aust and Amabilla his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of one messuage and 2s, 2d.
rent with the appurtenances in Wafdmweff and of the sixth part of
the manor of Wafdmef with the appurtenances. To be held of
the chief lords of the fee by the accustomed services. If the said
Walter should die without heirs by Amabilia, then, after their
decease, the aforesaid holding, &c., wholly to remain to Thomas,
son of the said Amabille, and his procreated heirs, and in case of
defect, then to the right heirs of Amabilla. (No, 62.)
1313. Westminster. Morrow of S, Martin, anno 7 Edward II.
Nov. 12. Between Thomas, Harl of Lancaster, //ainizjf, by
Robert de Brantingthorpe (put in his place by the
King’s brief to gain or to lose) and Richard de Warm-
ington, parson of the church of BHate* Winefeld (Worth
Winfield), Deforciant.
Whence the plea of convention between them, viz., that the
said Richard recognizes the manor with its appurtenances to be
the right of the Earl as that which the same Earl had of the gift of
the same Richard. Having and holding to the same Earl and his
heirs of the chief lord of the fee by the services pertaining thereto ;
and the said Richard granted for himself and his heirs that they
would warrant to the said Earl and his heirs the aforesaid manor
with its appurtenances against all men; and for this recognition,
warranty, fine and concord, the said Earl gave to the said Richard
one sparrow hawk. (No. 63.)
* “ Fale,” that is Hall Winfield—the residence of the Deincourts, lords
of this and other neighbouring manors.
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CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY, 99
1314-5. Westminster. Morrow of the Purification of the B.V. Mary,
3. anno 8 Edward II.
Between Ralph son of Philip de Derby, Plaintiff, and
Henry son of William de Querendon and Ellen
his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of one messuage and 44 acres of
land and 2 acres of meadow with the appurtenances by deforciants
to plaintiff in Le¢ffe stefon. The said Henry and Ellen
acknowledge the tenement with the appurtenances to be the right
of Ralph, as those which the said Ralph had of the gift of the said
Henry and Ellen; and for this recognition, fine, and concord, the
said Ralph gave to Henry and Ellen the said tenement, etc., and
surrendered them in court to the said deforciants. To be held of
the chief lords of the fee by the accustomed services during the
lives of the deforciants, and after their decease, the said tenement,
etc., wholly to remain to Henry, son of the said Henry, and
the heirs of his body ; and if Henry, son of Henry, die without
procreated heirs, then the said estate to remain to John, brother
of the said Henry, son of Henry; and if John die without pro-
created heirs of his body, then the said estate, &c., to remain to
Nicholas, brother of the same John; and if Nicholas die without
heirs, etc., then the estate to remain to Adam, brother of Nicholas ;
and afterwards to the right heirs of the said Henry, son of
William. (No. 64).
Westminster. Within 15 days after Holy Trinity, anno
May 28—June 12. 8 Edward II.
Between Nicholas de Audeleye and Joan his wife,
Plaintiffs ; and James le Podemor (put in the place
of the same Joan to win or lose) and John de Kynar-
deseye, Deforciant.
Grant on the plea of convention of a moiety of the Manor of
Cisspnton. with the appurtenances. The said Roger recognises
the said moiety to be the right of the said John as that which the
same John had of the said Nicholas, and for this recognition, fine,
and concord the said John granted to Nicholas and Joan the afore-
said moiety with the appurtenances, and surrendered the same to
them in this court. Holding the same to the said Nicholas and
Joan of the chief lords of the fee by the services pertaining to that
moiety, (No. 65.)
TOO CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
1314.
1314.
Westminster. Within the octave of S. Michael, anno 8 Edward II.
Between Joan, who was the wife of Philip de Draycote,
Plaintiff, and Richard de Draycote, Deforciant.
Grant by plea of convention of I messuage and 4 bovates of
land, and the rent of 44 quarters of corn (‘‘/rmenti”), with the
appurtenances in Were, The said Joan recognised the said
tenement, &c., to be the right of the said Richard, and for this
recognition, fine, &c., Richard gave to Joan the rent, and surren-
dered it in the same court. Having and holding, &c., to the said
Joan of the chief lords of the fee, &c., during her life. And after-
wards the same Richard granted for himself and his heirs the said
messuages and lands, &c., which William atte Watre
held for his life of the heir of the said Richard in the aforesaid
vill-on the day this agreement was made, and which after the
decease of the said William should remain wholly to the said Joan.
Holding the same with the said rent which remained to him by
this fine, of the chief lord of the fee, by the services appertaining
all the life of the said Joan, and after her decease to remain to her
son John. This concord was made in the presence of the said
William, and he allowed it, and did fealty to the said Joan in the
same court. (No. 66.)
Westminster. Within 15 days from Michaelmas, anno 8
Edward II.
Between William de Cestrefeld, //aintif, and John
Bonde de Cestrefeld and Leticia his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of 2 messuages, I toft, 1 shop,
40 acres of land, 3 roods of meadow, and Io shillings rent in
Cestrefeld, GoytBorp, and Waffon.
John and Letitia recognise the said tenement, &c., to be the
right of William, and 1 messuage, 1 toft, 30 acres of land, 13 roods
of meadow, 5 shillings rent, and a moiety of a shop with the
appurtenances, part of the aforesaid tenement, and surrendered
the same to him in the said court. Having and holding, &c , to
the same William and his heirs, &c., by the accustomed services.
And John and Letitia granted for themselves and the heirs of
Letitia that 1 messuage, IO acres of land, 1} roods of meadow,
5 shillings rent, and another moiety of the said shop with the
appurtenances, which Agnes, who was the wife of Henry le
Clerk, held in dowry of the heir of the aforesaid Letitia in
the vill of Cestrefeld and Walton on the day on which this
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agreement was made, and which, after the decease of the said
Agnes, ought to revert to the said John and Letitia and the heirs of
Letitia, and to remain wholly to the said William and his heirs, &c.
And the said John and Letitia and the heirs of Letitia warrant to
the said William and his heirs the aforesaid tenement with the
appurtenances against all men for ever. And for this recognition,
grant, warranty, fine, and concord the said William gave to the
said John and Letitia one sparrow hawk. This agreement was
made in the presence of the aforesaid Agnes, she conceding and
acknowledging that she had nothing in the aforesaid tenement
except in dowry of the heritage of the aforesaid Letitia, and she
surrendered the said tenement to the said William in Court.
(No. 67.)
1314. Westminster. Within three weeks from S. Michael, anno 8
Edward II.
Between Ranulph de Stony Stanton, //aintiff, and
Hugo de Repindon, chaplain, De/forciant,
Concerning the Advowson of the Church of Stony Stanton,
and of the manor with the appurtenances, except 3 messuages and
3 virgates of land in the same manor ; whence the plea of con-
vention, viz. : Ranulph recognizes the estate to be the right of
Hugo, as those which Hugo had of Ranulph: and for this
recognition, fine, and concord, Hugo granted the advowson and
manor to Randolf and surrendered them to him in court.
Holding to the said Ranulph the heirs of his body of the chief lord
of the see by the accustomed services. If the said Ranulph should.
die without heirs of his body, then the said advowson and manor to
remain to Richard Peverel and Matilda his wife, and the
procreated heirs of Aichard and Matilda. And if they die
without issue then the estate to remain to Aichard, brother
of the said Ranulph, and, in case of failure of Azchard’s issue,
then to the right heirs of Ranulph. Holding the same of the
chief lords of the fee. (No. 68.)
‘1315-6. Westminster. Octave of S. Hilary, anno 9 Edward II.
Jan. 13-20. Between William son of Ralph le Clerk of Kynwoldes-
a mersh, and Alice his wife, P/aintiffz, and Robert de
Elton, clerk, Deforciant.
Concerning 8 messuages, I toft, 124 acres of land, 24 acres of
meadow in Gpnmofdesmersh, HiBBefey, and Cestrefeld,
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whence the plea of convention, &c. Holding the same to
William and Alice and the heirs of their body of the chief lords of
the fee by the services appertaining, and to the right heirs of the
said William. (No. 69.) :
1316. Westminster. Within one month after Easter, anno 9 Edward,
II. (Easter Day, April 11).
Between Robert de Holand, Pani’, by Edmund de
Assheby in his place, to win or to lose, and William
Caltoft and Isabella his wife, and Henry de Irton,
Deforciant,
Concerning the Manor of Dafbury with the appurtenances, and
of the advowson of the Church of the said Manor of Dalbury, whence
the plea of convention, viz.: That the said William, Isabella,
and Henry, recognise the said estate to be the right of Robert,
and those they released and quit claimed to the said William
and Isabella, and the heirs of Isabella and Henry to the aforesaid
Robert and his heirs for ever. And afterwards the said William,
Isabella, and Henry granted for themselves and the heirs of
Isabella and Henry to warrant to the said Robert and_his
heirs the said manor and advowson, and for this recognition,
quit claim, fine, and agreement Robert gave to William, Isabella,
and Henry, 100 marks of silver. (No. 70.)
1316. Westminster, within 15 days after Easter, anno 9 Edward II.
Apr. 11-26. Between Henry de Irton and Hlizabeth his wife,
Plaintiffs, by Giles de Irton put in the place of Elizabeth,
to win or lose, and William de Knyveton, senior,
Deforciant.
Concerning the manor of Zittfe Jrefon with the appurtenances,
whence the plea of convention. The said William concedes to
the said Henry and Elizabeth the said manor, which he surrenders
to them in the same Court, holding the same to the said Henry
and Elizabeth, and their procreated heirs of the chief lords of the
fee by the services appertaining. Remainder to the right heirs
of Henry. And the said William and his heirs warrant to Henry
and Elizabeth and to the right heirs of Henry (if he should die
without issue by Elizabeth) the said manor against all men.
For this concession, surrender, warranty, fine, and concord the
said Henry and Elizabeth gave to William 100 marks of silver.
(No. 71.)
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1316. Westminster. Within 15 days after Trinity, anno 9 Edward II.
Apr. 11—26. Between Robert son of William de Thurleston,
chaplain, Plaintiff, and William le Longe, of Derby,
and Avicia his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning 2 messuages, with appurtenances in Derby,
whence the plea of convention. William and Avicia recognise the
messuages to be the right of Robert as those which Robert had of
the said William and Avicia. Holding them of the chief lords of
the fee by the services appertaining. William and Avicia grant
warranty of the said premises; and for this recognition, warranty,
fine, and concord, the said Robert gave to William and Avice
100 shillings of silver. (No. 72.)
1316 Westminster, within the Octave of Holy Trinity, anno 9 Ed. II.
June 16-24. Between Robert Abel, Plaintiff; and John de Ffod-
ringeye, Deforciant.
Concerning 2 messuages, 1 toft, 24 virgates of land, and 20 pence
rent with the appurtenances in CpfenBale, whence the plea of
convention, ‘he said John granted for himself and his heirs that
I messuage, I toft, 14 virgates of land, and the aforesaid rent with
the appurtenances which William Gregory held for his life,
and that I messuage and 1 virgate of land which William de
Newton and Agnes his wife, held during the life of the said
Agnes of the heritage of the said John in the said vill on the day
this agreement was made, should, after the decease of the said
William, Gregory, revert and wholly remain to the aforesaid Robert
Abel, to be held of the chief lords of the fee by the services appertain-
ing, &c. For this recognition, grant, warranty, fine and concord, the
said Robert Abel gave to John Ffodringeye 10 marks of silver, the
other parties being present and conceding ; and they did fealty to
the said Robert Abel in the court. (No, 73.)
1316. Westminster, Octave of Holy Trinity, anno 9 Edward II.
June 16-24. Between Geoffry son of Nicholas de Couland,
Plaintif, by Peter de Querendon, in his place, to win
or to lose; and Henry Hervy, of Jrfonmode, and
Margery his wife, Deforciants. .
Concerning I messuage with the appurtenances in @erBy, whence
the plea of convention, viz., Henry and Margaret, and the heirs
of Margaret, engage to defend the right of Geoffry and his heirs
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against all others for ever. To be held of the chief lords of the fee
by the services appertaining. For this recognition, warranty, fine,
and agreement, the said Geofiry gave to Henry and Margaret 20s.
of silver. (No. 74.)
1316. Westminster, Octave of S. John Baptist, anno 9 Edward II.
June 24- Between Richard son of John de Breydeston, and
July 22 Emma his wife, Placntifi; and William Ankety, of
Monpnpfon, and Agnes his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning I virgate of land with the appurtenances, except 3
roods of land in Brepdeston. whence the plea of convention.
The deforciants recognize the holding to be the right of the Plain-
tiff. And it they demised and quit claimed, viz., William and
Agnes, and the heirs of Agnes, to the aforesaid Richard and Emma
and the heirs of Richard for ever. For this recognition, remission,
quit claim, and warranty, the Plaintiff gave to the Deforciants £10
sterling. (No. 75.)
1315. Westminster. Within one month from the day of S. Michael,
anno g Ed. II.
Between Geoffry de Cruch, of Derby, /aintif, and
Simon de Smalleye, of Derby, and Agnes his wife,
zmupedingr
Concerning one messuage, with the appurtenances in DerBy.
Whence the plea of Warranty of Charter unto them. Simon and
Agnes recognise the said messuage to be the right of Geoffry as
that which Geoffry had of them. Having and holding the said
messuages to Geoffry and his heirs of the chief lord of the fee by
the services appertaining. For this recognition, warranty, fine, and
concord, Geoffry gave to Simon and Agnes 100 shillings of silver.
(No. 76.)
1315. Westminster. Within three weeks from S. Michael, anno 9
Edward II.
Between Robert son of Richard de Stanleye, of
Chaddesdeyne, Plaintiff?; and William Prodome, of
Chaddesdeyne, and Margaret his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning I messuage, 2 acres, and 3 roods of land, with the
appurtenances in @Baddesdepne. Whence the plea of conven-
tion, viz., William and Margery grant for themselves and the heirs
of Margery, warranty to the said Robert and his heirs. And for
this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, Robert gave to the
deforciants 100 shillings of silver. (No. 77.)
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1313. -Westminster. Octave of S. Michael, anno 9 Ed. II.
Between William de Wykewode, /aintif, and
Henry de Kent, of Boyleston, Deforciant.
Concerning 3 messuages and 3 bovates of land with appurte-
nances in Gopfeston. whence the plea of convention. The
said Henry recognises the messuages, &c., to be the right of
- William as those which he had of the gift of Henry ; and for
this recognition, fine, and concord, William gave to Ilenry the
Ma aforesaid holdings with the appurtenances, and surrendered them
to him in court. Holding to the same Henry of the chief lords
; of the fee, by the services appertaining, during the life of Henry,
with remainder to John, son of Henry, and Margaret his wife,
and the procreated heirs of John and Margery, and to the right
heirs of Henry. (No. 78.)
1317. Westminster. Within 15 days after Easter, anno 10
April 3-18, Edward II. . ;
Between Robert son of Geoffry de Thurleston,
Plaintiff, and Stephen son of Thomas le Rede of
Derby, and Hawisia his wife, Deforciant.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiff of
I messuage with the appurtenances in DerBy. To be held of
the chief lords of- the fee by the services pertaining to the
same. For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord,
Robert gave to Stephen and Hawisia 100 shillings of silver.
(No. 79.)
1317. Westminster. Within 3 weeks after Easter, anno 10
Edward II.
Between Walter de Waldeshef and Joan his wife,
Plaintiffs, and Ralph de Shirle, Deforciant.
Grant by deforciant to plaintiffs on the plea of convention,
of § messuage and 60, and 10, and g acres of land (obviously
in detached allotments) and 12 acres of meadow with the
appurtenances in Qlafine, WubBedon and Longeford.
Walter recognizes the said holding to be the right of Ralph
for which the deforciant grants to Walter and Joan the said
holding, and gave it up to them in the court to be held by
them during their lives at the yearly rent of a rose flower at
the Feast of S. John Baptist for all services, &c., performing
for the said Ralph and his heirs, to the chief lord of the fee,
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1317.
all the services pertaining to the said holding during the lives
of the said Walter and Joan. After their decease the holding
to remain to Ralph son of James de Shirle and his heirs by
the said services for ever. And Ralph de Shirle and his heirs
warrant to Walter and Joan for their lives and the lives of the
said James and Margery and their heirs, the aforesaid tenement
with the appurtenances. And if Ralph the son of James die
without heirs by his wife Margaret, then the said holding wholly
to remain to Ralph de Shirley and his heirs quit from the heirs
of Walter and Joan and of Ralph son of James and Margaret.
Holding of the chief lords of the fee. (No. 80.)
Westminster, within 15 days after Holy Trinity, anno 10
June 8—23. Edward II.
1317.
1317.
Between William de Grendon, //aintif, and Richard
de Eyton and Matilda his wife, De/orcéants.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciants to the plaintiff of
I messuage, 9 acres of land, and 1 acre of meadow, with the
appurtenances in Smaffepe.
The said Richard and Matilda recognise the holding, with the
appurtenances, to be the right of William as those which William
had of the said Richard and Matilda, to be held by the said
William of the chief lords of the fee by the services pertaining to
the same, &c. For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord,
William gave to Richard and Matilda 10 marks of silver. (No. 81.)
Westminster. Morrow of S. John Baptist (June 25), anno Ic
Edward II.
Between Stephen le Hyr, of Cestrefeld, Plaintiff, by
Robert de Whitewell in his place by king’s brief to win or
lose.) and Henry de Irton and Hlizabeth his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant on plea of convention by deforciants to plaintiff of 3
messuages, 6 bovates of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of
wood, 200 acres of moor, 6s. 8d. rent, and a moiety of a cottage,
with the appurtenances, in Totpnfeye.
For this recognition, sale, quit-claim, warranty, fine, and con-
cord, the said Stephen gave to Henry and Elizabeth 100 marks of
silver. (No, 82.)
Westminster. Octave of Holy Trinity, anno 1o Ed. II.
June 8—15. Between Walter Waldeshef and Joan his wife,
Plaintiffs, and Ralph de Shirle, De/orciant.
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Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiffs of
the Manor of HoBen (Hoon), and the appurtenances which
John de Croft and Emma his wife held during the life of the
said Emma—viz., that the said Ralph for himself and his heirs
granted the said manor which John and Emma held during the
life of Emma ‘‘ex dimissione” . . . (defaced) . . . by
whom this agreement was made, and after the decease of Emma,
to revert to the said Richard and his heirs, and after the decease
of the said . . . (defaced). . . to remain to Walter and
Joan during their lives at the yearly payment of one rose, payable
on the Feast of S. John Baptist; and after the decease of
Walter and Joan, to remain to Ralph son of James de Shirle,
and Margaret daughter of the said Walter, and the heirs of
Walter and Margaret. Holding the same of the said Ralph de
Shirle by the services aforesaid. For’this . . . fine and
concord the said Walter and Joan gave to Ralph de Shirle 100
marks of silver. (No. 83.)
1317. Westminster. Within the Octave of Holy Trinity, anno
June 8—15. 1o Edward II.
Between Simon de Cestre, Plaintif, and Nicholas
Oule, of Derby, and Alice his wife, Zizpeding.
Grant on the plea of warranty of charter by deforciants to
plaintiff of one messuage, with the appurtenances in Derby,
For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord the said Simon
gave to Nicholas and Alice gos, of silver. (No. 84.)
1317. Westminster. Within the Octave of Holy Trinity, anno
June 8—15, 10 Edward II. :
Between Roger de Som’vile, of Blakwelle, and Mar-
garet his wife, P/ainifi, Richard de Bekyngham
being put in the place of the said Margery by King’s brief to
win or to lose, and Robert son of Nicholas de
Wydmerpol, Dejorciant.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiffs of
g messuages and g bovates of land, with the appurtenances in
GrakPefke. For this recognition, fine, and concord the said
Robert gave to the plaintiffs the said tenements, holding the same
to Roger and Margaret and the heirs of Roger of the chief lords
of the fee by the services appertaining for ever. (No, 85.)
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1317. Westminster. Within Octave of Holy Trinity, 10 Edward II.
June 8-15. Between Pagan Draper, of Derby, Plaintiff, and Adam
de London, of Derby, and Cecily his wife, Znpeding.
Grant on the plea of warranty of charter of I messuage, with
the appurtenances in Derby. To be held by Pagan of the chief
lords of the fee by the services appertaining. For this recognition,
warranty, fine, and concord the said Pagan gave to Adam and
Cecily 100s. of silver. (No. 86.)
1316. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Martin, anno 10
Noy. 11-19, Edward II,
Between Hugo de Menill, anti, and William de
Longeforde and Petronilla his wife, Deforctants.
Grant by deforciants to plaintiff on the plea of convention, of
I messuage, 2 carucates of land, 3 acres of meadow, with the
appurtenances in Penefepe.
To be held by Hugo of the chief lords of the fee by the
services appertaining to the same, For this recognition, return
warranty, fine, and concord, Hugo granted for himself and
his heirs that they would pay yearly to the deforciants for their
lives, 11 marks of silver, and also to the said William during his life
a robe of 20 shillings at the nativity of Our Lord yearly, and in
default of payment of the money or the robe the said deforciants
may distrain on all the goods and chattels of the plaintiff found on
the said premises, and retain them until the full payment of money
and robe be made. After the death of the deforciants the said 7
Hugo to be quit of all payments. (No. 87.)
1316. Westminster. Within 15 days after the Feast of S. Michael,
anno 10 Edward II.
Between Walter Waldeshef, Ralph son of James
de Shirle and Margaret daughter of Walter
Waldeshef, Paints, by William de Benteley,
guardian of the said Margaret to win or to lose, and
Ralph de Shirle, Deforcéant.
Concerning the Manor of SBirke with the appurtenances,
whence the plea of convention between them.
Walter recognises the said manor to be the right of Ralph de
Shirley, &c., and for this recognisance, fine, and concord, Ralph
de Shirley granted the manor and appurtenances to the said Walter,
to be held of the chief lords of the fee during his life, and after
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his decease to remain to Ralph, son of James and Margaret, and
the heirs of their body, with remainder to the heirs of Ralph,
the son of James. (No. 88.) :
1316. Westminster. Octave of S. Martin, anno 10 Edward II
Nov. 11-18. Between John de Shepeye, 7/azntif/; and Edmund le
Cheyne and Joan his wife, Deforctants.
Grant on the plea of convention of the manor of Qopfeston
and its appurtenances with the advowson of the church of the same
manor by the deforciants to the plaintiff. Having and holding the
said manor and advowson to Edmund and Joan, and the heirs of
John of the chief lords of the fee by the services appertaining to
the same. (No. 89.)
1316. Westminster. Octave of S. Martin, anno 10 Edward II.
Noy. 11-18. Between Hugo de Menill and Joan his wife, Plazntiffs ;
by William de Bentele put in the place of the said Joan
by the King’s brief to win or lose, and William de
Henore, De/orctant.
Grant by plea of convention of the manor of Longefepe
Menife by deforciant to plaintiff. Hugo de Menill recognised
the said manor to be the right of William as that which William had
of Hugo. For this recognition, fine, and concord, William granted
the said manor to Hugo and Joan, and gave it to them in court,
holding the said manor of the chief lords of the fee by the services
due, during the lives of Hugo and Joan; and after their death the
said manor to remain to Robert, son of Hugo, for life, and after
his death, if without issue, to remain to Hugo, brother of Robert,
and his procreated heirs, with remainder to Giles, brother of Hugo,
brother of Robert, and, issue failing, to remain to Cecily, sister of
Giles. Holding of chief lords by the accustomed services. (No. 90.)
1316, Westminster. Within the octave of S. Martin, anno 10 Ed. II.
Noy. 11-18. Between Hugo de Menill, //a‘ntiff, and William
de Maunnesffeld, of Chaddesden, and Joan his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant by Deforciants to Plainteff, on the plea of convention, of
one messuage, eight acres of land and a moiety of an
acre with the appurtenances in Chaddesden. William and Joan
recognize the holding to be the right of Hugo as those which
Hugo had of William and Joan, and for this recognition, fine, and
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1316,
concord Hugo gave the tenement to William and Joan in court.
Holding the same of the said Hugo and his heirs during their lives
at the yearly rent of 2s. 8d., payable by equal portions at the feasts
of S. Martin in the winter, and at Pentecost, for all customs, &c.,
performing to the chief lords of the fee for the said Hugo and his
heirs, all other services which pertain to the holding, and after their
decease, the said premises to remain to Hugo and his heirs quit of
the heirs of William and Joan holding the same of the chief lords of
the fee. (No, 91.)
Westminster. Within the octave of S. Martin, anno 1o Ed. II.
Noy. 11-18. Between Hugo de Menill, Plaintzf, and Hugo son of
1316.
1316.
Hugo de Menill, Deforciant, by William de
Bentele, put in his place to win or lose.
Grant by defendant to plaintiff by plea of convention of a
moiety of the Manor of Cissinfon with the appurtenances,
The father granted to the son the moiety with the appurtenances.
Having and holding to the son and his heirs of the chief lords of
the fee by the accustomed services pertaining to that moiety, with
successive remainders incase of failure of issue to his brother
Giles, and to Cecily, sister of Giles.
For this concession, warranty, fine and concord the son gave to
the father £20 sterling. (No. 92.)
Westminster. Morrow of S. Martin, anno 10 Edward II.
Between William son of Alured de Solny, //ainizf,
and Walter son of Gilbert le Roper, of Marchynton,
~ and Joan his wife, Deforczants.
Grant by deforciants to plaintiff on the plea of convention of 10
acres of land in Mewfon Sofnep which Richard Gernet
held for life, and which after the death of the said Richard
ought to revert to Walter and Joan and the heirs of Joan, but
after the decease of the said Richard the said land wholly to
remain to the said William and his heirs, holding the same of
the chief lords of the fee. And Walter and Joan and the heirs of
Joan warrant to William and his heirs the land aforesaid. .For
this recognition, concession, warranty, fine, and concord William
gave to Walter and Joan 20 marks of silver. (No. 93.)
Westminster. Morrow of S. Martin, anno 10 Edward II.
Between John Hatchet, of Derby, /azn¢if7, and William
Godard, of Derby, and Hmma his wife, /7zpedzng.
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Grant on warranty of charter by Deforciants to Plaintiff of one
messuage with the appurtenances in DerBy.
William and Emma recognise the messuage to be the right of
John as that which the same John had of William and Emma.
Holding the same of the chief lords of the fee by the services due
and accustomed,
For this recognition, warranty, &c., the said John gave to William
and Emma 100 shillings of silver, (No. 94.)
1317-8. Westminster. Morrow of the Purification of the B.V. Mary,
Feb. 3. anno 11 Edward II.
Between John de Broydeston, Plaintif, and John
atte Kyrkeyerd, of Eyton (Long Eaton), Deforciant,
Grant by deforciant to plaintiff on the plea of convention of two
bovates of land, with the appurtenances in Epton, near Sallowe
(Sawley). John recognises the bovates to be the right of John de
Broydeston as the same which he had of John atte Kirkeyerd,
having and holding to John de Broydeston and his heirs of the
chief lords of the fee by the due and accustomed services, For the
recognition, warranty, &c., J. de Broydeston gave to John atte
Kirkeyerd #20 sterling, (No. 95.)
1317-8. Westminster. | Within 15 days from S, Hilary, anno
Jan. 13—28. 11 Edward II.
Between William de Tymmor and Elizabeth his
wife, Plaintiffs, by Walter de Mogynton put in their
place to win or lose, and Richard de Childecote and
Margery his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciants to plaintiffs of
one messuage and one bovate of land in Capnton, &e. For
this recognition, warranty, &c., William and Elizabeth gave to
Richard and Margery ro marks of silver, (No. 96.)
1317-8. Westminster. Morrow of the Purification of B.V. Mary, anno
Feb. 3. 11 Edward II.
Between Robert son of William de Shardelowe
and Hmma his wife, and William son of Robert and
Emma, Plaintiff, by John de Aston, put by King’s
brief in the place of William and Emma to win or lose,
and John de Thursinton, chaplain, Deforciant.
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Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiffs of
I messuage, 4 bovates, and 14 acres of land and 4% acres of
meadow, with the appurtenances, except 3 acres of land in
SBardefoBe and Bstonzupon-Crenf. Robert recognises
the holding to be the right of John, as that which John had of
Robert. For this recognition, &c., the deforciants grant the said
holdings to the plaintiffs. Holding, &c., to Robert, Emma, and
William, and the created heirs of William. To be held of the
chief lords of the fee by the services due and accustomed with
remainder to William. (No. 97.)
1318. Westminster. Within 15 days after Easter, anno 11 Edward II.
April 23—May 8. Between Hugo son of Hugo de Menill and Joan
his wife, P/aintifs, by William de Bentele, guardian of
the said Joan, by the king’s brief to win or lose, and Hugo
de Menill, Deforciant. ;
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiffs, of the
manor of Pevefepe, with the appurtenances which Richard
F foun held for life. Hugo, son of Hugo, recognised the manor
to be the right of Hugo, the deforciant, and for this recognition,
fine, and concord, the latter granted for himself and his heirs that
the said manor, &c., which Richard Ffoun held for his life of the heirs
of Hugo on the day of this agreement, ought to revert, after the
decease of Richard, to the said Hugo Menill and his heirs ; but
that after the death of Richard Ffoun the said manor shall remain
to Hugo, son of Hugo de Menill and his wife Joan, and their
procreated heirs. Holding the same of the chief lords of the fee.
Remainder to Giles, brother of Hugo, son of Hugo; and if Giles
die without issue, then the said manor to remain to John le
Myners and the heirs of his body. The deforciant grants
warranty to the plaintiff. If the plaintiff die without heirs then the
manor to revert to the deforciant and his heirs, quit of the heirs of
Hugo, son of Hugo, and of Joan, and of Giles, and John. To
be held of the chief lords of the fee. This concord was made in
the presence of Richard Iffoun, he conceding, &c., and he did
fealty to Hugh, son of Hugh and Joan, in the same court. (No. 98.)
1317-8. Westminster. Within the Octave of S, Hilary, anno 11 Edward II.
Jan. 13-21. Between John de Pilley, Paint; and John son of
Robert de Walley, of Bolsouere, and Isabel his
wife, Deforciants.
CALENDAR OF THE FINES FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. I13
Grant on the plea of convention, by Deforciant to Plaintiff, of
I messuage, I toft, and 1 bovate of land, with the appurtenances,
in Cresswefle.
John, the son of Robert and Isabella granted for themselves and
the heirs of Isabella that they would warrant the said tenement
to John de Pilley and his heirs against all men. For this recog-
nition, warranty, fine, and concord, the plaintiff gave to the
defendants 20 marks of silver. (No. 99.)
1317. Westminster. Within the octave of S. Martin, 11 Edward II.
Noy. 11-18. Between John son of Henry de Derleye, Plaintiff,
and Richard son of Richard Keys of Kilbourne,
and Margery his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciants to plaintiff
of 10 acres 3 roods of land, 14 acres of meadow, and a moiety
of a messuage with the appurtenances in Kifburn.
To be held of the lords of the fee by the services due and
accustomed. Deforciants grant warranty of the said lands to
plaintiff and his heirs against all men for ever. For this
recognition, warranty, fine and concord, John gave to Richard
and Margaret 100 marks of silver. (No. 100).
ad Td ad
Persons.
Abel, Rob., 103
Abney, James, 33, 40
Agard, Chas., gent., 32, 41 ; William,
Sq., 33, 41
Aldulf, Bp. of Carlisle, 88, 90, 91
Alfred, son of Ethelwulf, 52, 7.
Alfwin de Hopewas, 55
Allen, Rob., 2
Allsop, Ant., gent., 41
Allyn, Rob., 5
Alured (Alfred), 52
Andrews, Roger, 7
Ankety, Will., 104
_ Arnfield, Rob., 7
Arnulf, 52
Aspin, Laur., 5
_ Assheby, Edmd. de, 102
Aston, John de, 102
Astonel, John, 5
_Athea, virgin, 52
_ Audeley, Nic. de, 111
» Auleley, Hen.,5 .
Aust, Amabilla and Walter, 98
Babe, John, 58
Bacon, Geo., 5; Will., 23
_ Baggeshawe, Ralph, 7
Bagshaw, Geo., 12; Hen.,
melho., 11, 42
Balle, Godfrey, 7; William, 8
‘Ballidon, John, 13; Thom., 14
Bambrick, Christopher, 14
42. 5
“ij
115
$noder.
The asterisk (*) denotes a recurrence on the page.
A.
Places and Subjects,
Acta Sanctorum, 50
Alderwasleigh, 19, 33, 41
Alfreton, 5, 22
Allestree, 16
Allton, 41
Alsop, 13, 41
Alvaston, 14
Ambaston, 15
Andersey, Isle of, 49, 54, 57
Andrew, St., Church of, 53, 58
Appleby, 17; Hundred, 19, 33
Ardenne, or Ardern Forest, 52, 54
Armada, Spanish, 27
Arms for Soldiers, 3
Ashbourne, 13, 31, 41, 62
Ashe, 21
Ashford, 8, 12, 61
| Ashleyhay, 19
Ashover, 5, 22, 95
| Asleston, 41
Aston, 4, 14, 21, 23
Aston-on-Trent, 112
Axe Edge, 80
Bakewell, 7, 8, 12, 24
Ballidon, 13
Barlborough, 6, 22, 42
Barley, 4, 23
Barrow-on-Trent, 15, 92
Barrow Manor, 90
Barton, 41
Baslow, 7, 12
116
PERSONS.
Bambridge, Rob., Esq., 33, 40
Bancroft, Michl., 21
Banks, Will., 23
Barker, Bryan, 6; Robert, 7; Mar-
shall, 5; Edwin, 4
Bartyn, Jno., 4 ;
Basset, Will., Esq., 33, 41
Bate, Francis, 4
Bateman, Edwd., 13
Baunford, Oliver de, 97
Bearde, John, 7
Beardsley, Alex., 17
Beaulie, family, 92
Beaulieu, Abbot of, 90
Becke, Geo., 7
Bekyngham, Ric., 107
Bennett, Will, 8; Dr., of Buxton,
66, 2.
Bentley, John, 20, 32, 41; Edwd. 20;
Will. de, 110, 112, 118
Berresford, Aden, Esq., 32 ; George,
4!
Blackwell, Ralph, 33, 41
Bloodworth, Will., 17
Blunt, Edwd., gent., 40; George,
gent., 42
Boler, Edwd., 7
Bonde, John, 109
Bonsall, John, 13
Boothe, Nich., 7
Bostock, Rob., 16
Bosworth, James, 16
Botham, Will., 33, 41
Bower, John, 22
Bowes, Sir Will., 41
Bowman, Geo., 12
Bowne, Geo., 14
Bradbourne, Will., 39, 41
Bradwall, Jas., 7
Brailsford, John, 23
Bramall, Will., 7
Brantingthorpe, Rob., 98
Bredon, Hermit of, 54, 55
Breydeston, John de, 104, III
Breye, John, 7
Briggs, Ric., 16
Bromall, John, 5
Bromley, Ld, Chancellor, 2
Brook, Rob. atte, 95
Brugeton, Will. de, 95
Bullifante, Bryan, 6
Bullock, Ant., 12; John, 32,, 40
Bunting, Francis, 17, 24; Robt., 15*
Burghley, W., 2
Burston, Will., 21
Burton, Rt. Honble. Lord, 50
INDFX.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Beauchief, 42
Beighton, 5, 22
Belper, 19
| Belvoir Muniment, 1
Bill, a, what, 4, 7.
Birley, 42
Blackhills, 3
Blackwell, 5, 22, 107*
Bolsover, 6, 22, 112
Bonsall, 13
Boulton, 14
Bowden, I1
Bows, 3
Boylston, 19, 105
Boythorpe, 100
Brackenfield, 5, 22
Bradbourne, 13 -
Biadley, 19
Bradley Ash, 41
Brailsford, 19
Brampton, 5, 6, 23, 24
Brassington, 13
Breadsall, 19, 41, 96
Breaston, 15
Bredon, 54, 55
Bretby, 17
Breydeston, 104
Bride, St., Sisterhood of, o1
Brierlow, 61.
Brimington, 5, 22
Bubbedon, 105
Bucks., Co., 9
Burnaston, 20
Burton Abbey, 49, 56; Church, 59
Bury St. Edmunds, 93
Buxton, 60
INDEX. 114
C.
PERSONS. | PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Caltoft, Will., 102 Caldwell, 17, 98
Came, Rob., 7 Calfcliffe, 52
Canute, King, 93 Calke, 19, 40
Carlisle, Bp. of, 88, $0* Callivers, 3, 4, 7
Carrington, Mr. W. A., I Caloc, 6, 24
Cavendish, Hen., Esq., 33, 41; Calrus, Mt., 52
Will., 34, 41 Canwell, 59
Cestre, Simon de, 107 Carlisle, S. Mary’s, 89
Chelmardon, John, 95 Castleton, 71
Chesterfield, Will. de, 100 Catton, 40
Childecote, Ric. de, 111 . Chaddesden, 19, 41, 104
Clarke, Ric., 5; Rog., 5 Charm for butter-making, 75
Cleaworth, John, 4 Chellaston, 18, 40, 92
Clerk, Hen. le, 100; Ralph le, tor; | Chelmarden, 8
Will., ror Chelmorton Low, 68
Cley, John, 32, 4o; Rob., 5 Chester, 2, 30, 78 )
Cockeyne, Edwd., 32, 41; Mrs., 42; | Chesterfield, 4, 8, 23, 100, 101, 106
Sir Thomas, 2; Will., 14 Church Broughton, 20
Cocker, John, 4 Churn Hole, 71
Columbell, Rog., 33, 42 Clown, 6, 22
Connaught, King of, 52 Coalshales, 80
Cooke, Francis, Esq., 32, 4! Codnor, 15, 40
Cordeley, Rob., 6 College, 95 ;
Couland, Nic. de, 103 Compton, nr. Ashbourne 15
Coxon, Nich., 15 ; Compton, nr, Guildford, 87, 7.
Crofte, John, 5 Connell’s county, 58
Crofts, James, 2 Corsletts, 3, 4
Crokes, Geo., 5; Tho., 5 Coton, 18
Croslowe, Geo., 7 Council Priory, 10, 36, 39
~ Cruch, Geof. de, 104 Cresswell, 6, 22, 113
_ Crychelow, Tho., 13 Crich, 15, 40
Curzon, Francis, 2; Geo., 33, 40; | Cromford, 14
Hen. le, 96; John, 33, 41 Croxall, 17, 40
Croydon, 30
Cubley, 19
| Cumberland, 88
. D.
Dale, Will., 8 Dalbury, 102
Dakyn, Rob., 12 : Dalbury Lees, 20
_ Darniley, Oliver, 7 Darley, 7, 12, 40, 42, 95
Dawkins, Professor Boyd, 74, 78 | Deepdale Cave, Article on, by John
_ Dennylowe, Mr., 20, Ward, F.S.A., 60; Valley, 60, 61
- Derby, Phil. Ralph, 98 | Denby, 15, 40
- Derley, Hen. John, 113 | Derby, 9, 17, 30, 31, 103*, 104*, 107,
_ Dethie, Humfrey, 33; Mrs., 40 | 108, I10, UI
_ Dewsnope, John, 7 Derbyshire Soldiers, 26, 30, 43, 47
Downes, Tho., 8 Dethic, 13, 41
_ Draper, Pagan, 108 Donyngton, 104
Draycote, Joan, 100; Richd., 100; | Dore, 5, 23
Will., 100 Dovebridge, 20, 41
_ Dugdale, Sir Will., 49 | Dover, St. Martin’s Church, 85, 7.
118
PERSONS.
Eaton, Rog., 17
Edith (Anchoress), 52
Edward, Confessor, 93
Elizabeth, Queen, Letters to Sheriff
of Derbys., 2, 25, 27, 29; Appeal
to Derbys, Gentry, 27; Letter to
E. of Shrewsbury, 47
Ellyott, Geo., 12
Ellis, Pet., 5
Elton, Rob. de, 101
Emma of Normandy, 93.
- Emott, Geo., 15
Essex, Earl of, 30
Ethelred, King, 49
Ethelwulf, King, 49
Eyre, Humphry, 5, 6; Ralph, 6;
Robt., Esq., 7, 33, 423; Roland,
gent., 42; Steph. le, 106
Eyton, Ric., 106
Fane, W. Dashwood—His Article on
Melbourne Church, 82
Ferne, John, 7, 20
Ferrers, S. Hum., 30, 40, 44* ; John
Esq., 52
Feylde, Thom., Abbot of Burton, 57
Ffitzherbert, Francis, Esq., 32, 41
Fflackett, John, gent., 32, 41
Flamstead, John, 15
Ffletcher, Will., 6, 22
Ffrith, John, 5
Flint, Robt., 13.
Ffoljambe, G., 2; Mrs., 343 Her-
cules, 34
Foderingeye, John de, 103
Forst, Alice, 97
Foun, Ric., 112
Francis, John, 33, 40; Ralph, 19;
Richd., 40
Frecheville, Pet., Esq., 34
Fretwell, Ric., 6
Frost, Mich., 8
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
|
/ Drakelow, 40; Desolation of, 57;
Devil of, 49, 563; Spectres at, 57
Draycote, 15
Drayton Basset, 59
Dronfield, §, 23, 42
Duckmanton, 6, 19, 24
Duffield, 20, 98
| Dunston, 5, 22
E.
| Eaton, 13, 40
| Eckington, 5, 24, 40, 42
Edale (“‘ Edale”), 42
Edingale, 17
| Edlaston, 19, 20
Egginton, 15, 111
Elmton, 6, 23
Elton, 13
Elvaston, 15, 40
Engleby, 18
| Etwall, 20
| Eyam, 8, 12
Eyton (Long), III
|
|
|
|
Fairies, 75
Fenny Bentley, 13
Fin Cop, 75
Findern, 15
Fines, Calendar of, 95
Fleet—the English—sent againt the
Spaniards, 47
Foremark, 18, 40
Foston, 20, 41
G.
PERSONS. | PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Galfridus, Abbot of Burton, 49, 50* | Glapwell, 6, 23, 42
Garlick, Anthony, 11 ; Chas., 11 Glossop, 7, II
Gee, Hen., 1 Greatrakes, 11
Gell, Roland, 13; Mrs., wife of Mr, | Greenwich, 29
Curzon, 32 Gresley, 17, 18
Geoffry, Bp. of Lichfield, 57; Abp.
of York, go
Gernet, Ric., 110
Gilbert, John, 16
Glover, Ralph, 7
Godard, Will., 110
Godkin, Hen., 16
Goodwin, Geo., 13
Gravener, W., 30
Greaves, Hen., 12
Green, Gilb. de, 105
Greenall, Giles, 22
Greenhall, Ric., 12
Gregory, James, 7,12; Will., 103
Grendon, Will. de, 106 : |
Grenesmith, Francis, 7 )
Gresley, Sir Robt., Bart., 50; Thom.,
Esq., 32, 40, 44 |
H.
Hall, Edwd., 7; Ralph., 8; Rob., | Haddon, 42
11; Tho., 11; Thurstan, 7 Hall Winfield, 98
Hallam, Geo., 12 ) Hallam, Kirk, 15
Halley, Ric., 15 _ Hardwick, 41
Halterby, Hen., 6 | Hareston Castle, 93
_ Hampson, Rob., 8 Harquebus, 4, 7.
_ Hancock, Rob., 5 _ Hartington Soke, 13
Harding, John, 13 _ Hartshorn, 18
Hardulche, Hermit of Bredon, 55 =~ ~=Hiassop, 42, 96
Hardy, Tho., 16; Sir T. Duffus, 93 Hathersage, 97
Harpur, John, 2; Esq., 30, 31,* 32, Heage, 9, 41
emacs Richd., 32,40 + Heanor, 15
- Harrison, Hen., 11 Heath, 6, 24
_ Hart, Sir John, Ald. of London, 38 Herthill, 42
Haslame, Geo., 6 Higham, 5, 24
- Hassard, Ric., 16 High Peak, 7. 33, 42
‘Hatchet, John, 110 _ Hilton, 20
Hatfield, Chas., 11 _ Hindlow, 61
‘Hatton, Christ., 2 ) Hob’s Thirst House, 74
Hawkesworth, Rob., 11 Hognaston, 13
Hay, Ricd., 6 Holbrook, 19
Healde, John, 8, 12 Holland, 20
Heathcote, Xpof., 17 Hollington, 20
Hervey, Hen., 103 Hoon or Howne, 20; Manor, 107
-Herwood, Rob., 5 Hope, 7, 11
Hiberte, Will., 4 Hopewas or Hoppas, 55
Hinman, Geo., 7, 12; ‘Tho., 4 Hopton, 13
INDEX. 119
120 INDEX.
PERSONS.
Hochkinson, Rob., 7
Holland, Ralph, 11; Rob. de, 92;
102
Hollingworth, John, 16; Ric., 19
Hollis, Ralph, 4; Will., 17
Horton, Walt., 33, 40
Hound, Geo., 5 |
Hunlock, Hen., gent., 42 |
Hurste, Hen., 8
Hutchinson, Rob., 6
Hybberd, Ric., 19
Ireton, Giles, 102; Hen., 102, 106;
Will., gent., 33, 41
Jeaques, C. H., Fsq., 50
Jeffrey, James, 7
Jessop, Will., 33, 42
Kent, Hen. de, 104 |
Kerry, Rev. Chas., Article on St. |
Modwen and the Devil of Drake- |
low, 49 |
Keys, Ric., 113 |
Kirk, Nich., 15 ; Chas., 11 |
Kirkby, Thom., 5
Kirkland, Will., 14
Kniveton, Will., 33, 41, 102 /
Knooles, Geo., 14 .
Lancaster, Tho., Earl of, 92
Lane, Ralph, 8
Langford, Nich., 33, 41
Leake, or Leeke, Francis, 4, 8, 33, 44
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Horsley, 15
Horseshoe Dale, 62
Horse Soldiers, 32
Houndsfeld, 6, 23
Hungry Bentley, 20
Ible, 13
Ilkeston, 15
Ireland, Soldiers for, 1, 2; Troubles
apprehended through Spaniards,
29; Men for, from Derbys., 29 ;
Armour for, 29; Horses for, 34,
40; Spanish defeat in, 44; Surren-
der of Kinsale, 44; Use made of
by the enemies of England, 45;
Reinforcements for, 47
| Ireton, 41; Little, 99, 102; Wode,
103
Kedleston, Ketleston, 21, 41
Kent’s Cavern, Torquay, 77
Kilbourn, 113
Killamarsh, 5, 23
Kirk Hallam, 15
Kirk Ireton, 14
Kirk Langley, 15
Kniveton, 14
Kynwoldesmarsh, 101
Lanfortin, 58
Langford, 20, 41
Langley, Kirk, 15, 41
Lea, 13, 41
INDEX. 12T
PERSONS.
Lee, Hen., 22; John, 5
Lees, Hen., 5; Rob., 7, 12
Leghes, Tho. de, 95
Leicester, Earl of, 9
Leigh, Hen., 40
Lincoln, E., 2
Lengarde, John, 4
Litchfield, John, 16
Littleton, Rich., 58
London, Ad. de, 108
Longe, Will. le, 103
Longeford, Will., 108
Machon, Francis, 4
Macworth, Hen., 97
Manners, John, Esq., 2, 4, 7, 8, 9,
30, 33, 42,* 44
Marche, Tho., 5
Marrycote, Rob., 5
Marryot, W., 5
Marsh, Tho., 22
Marshall, Gilbert, 7; Robt., 7
Marsland, Laur.,
Mason, Thos., 13
Mather, Rob., 4; Tho., 13
_ Mauclere, Walt., Bp., 89
Mayden, Tho., 5
Medley, Tho., 5
Mee, Osmd., 8; Will., 12
Melbourne, Will., 57
_ Mellor, Nich., 7
Menill, Hugo de, 108, 110; Hugo
fil Hugo, 110, 112
-Merill, Christr., 8, 12
Merriman, Capt., 30
Merry, Hen., gent., 33, 41
Merton, John, 5 :
_ Modwen, St., Article on, 49; Chapel
of, §8; Feretory of, 58; Orchard,
of, 58 ; Tomb, 57, 58; Well of, 59
More, James, 5; John, 7; Peter, 5,
23
_ Morton, Thom. Victor Will., 11
Mots, Felicia and Rich., 97
_ Mousley, Edmd., 20
_ Mower, John, 5
_Mugginton, Walt., 111
Munday, Edwd., 32, 40
_ Mycock, Richd., 4
_Mylner, Ant., 8
_ Myners, John, 112
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Lees, 42
Levies of men, 42, 43, 47’
Litchurch, 14, 15
Little Chester, 16
Little Eaton, 16
Little Hallam, 15
Littleover, 15
Longeforde, 105
Long Eaton, 111
Lullington, 18
Lynton, 18
Mackworth, 16, 97
Maline, 105
Mapleton, 14
Mapperley, 21
Marchinton, 110
Marston Montgomery, 20
Marton, or Markheaton, 16, 40
Matlock, 14
Measham, 18
Melbourne, 18, 40, 82; Church,
Article on, 82, by W. D. Fane,
Esq. ; Church House, 91; Castle,
crenellated, 92; St. Bride’s Sister-
hood, 91
eee 21, 33
orleston, Hund., 14, 1 2 (see
Litchurch). Peete.
Morley, 16, 40
Morton, 5, 23
Mugginton, 21
Muster Rolls, Derbys., 1, 4, &c.; Pay
ments, 23, 25
122 INDEX.
N.
PERSONS. PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Nalle, Ant., 7 Newhall, 18, 40
Needham, Francis, 40; George, 11; Newton, 18
Jas., 13 ; Rich., 7 Newton Solney, 18, 110
Newbold, Tho., 5; Ric., 96 Norbury, 21
Newton, James, 5; John, 15; Tho., | Normanton, 18, 92
Rais Will.) 00s Normanton, South, 5, 42
Norman, Will., 7 | North Lees, 42
Norton, Ad. de, 96 | North Winfield, 5, 23
Noton, John, 14 ' Norton, 23
Norwich Cath., 86
| Nottingham Cast., 93
O.
Oddynggeszeles, W. de, 95 | Oakerthorpe, 4, 23
Ollerenshawe, Hum., 7, 11; Ric., 19 , Oatlands Palace, 3
Orchard, Ric , 15 | Ockbrook, 16
Osith, St., 52 | Offcote, 14
Oule, Nic., 107 Ogston, 22
Owen, Honble. Mrs. Bulkeley, 50 | Oscroft, 5, 24
Owtram, Will., 8 Oslaston, 21
Osmaston, 18, 92
| Osmaston by Ashbourne, 21
, Ownston, 6, 24, 41
r.
Packington, Tho., Abbot of Burton, Palterton, 5, 24
57 Parwich, 14
Padley, James, 23 | Peak Cavern, 71; Castle, 93; High,
Parker, John, 42; Will., 6 Asn.
Patrick, St., 51 Penshurst, 4, 7.
Pawfreman, Will., 11 Pentrich, 16
Pease, Geo., 5 Pibbeley, 1o1
Pecco, Rob. de, 57 Pig Tor, 74
Peniston, Hen., 7 Pikeman, 4, 7.
Peverel, Matild., 101; Ric., 101 Pillaton, 58
Philpotte, Ben., 4 Pilsley, 5, 23
Pickforke, John, 5 | Pinxton, 23
Pictarius, Rog., Earl of Drakelow, 49 Pleasley, 6, 23
Pilley, John, 112 Pollesworth in Arden, 52
Pinzeus, a Bollandist writer, 50 | Pollesworth Abbey, 58
Platts, John, 12; Ric., 7; Rob., 8 Priestway, 62, 91
Plumtre, Tho., 6 | Privy Council Letters, 1, 9, 35, 36,
Podemor, J., 99 45, 46
Poole, German, 41; Mrs., 33, 41
Potter, Ellis, 4; Will., 15
Powtrell, Walt., Esq., 32 ; Mrs., 50
Prestwidge, Pet., 6
Prodome, W., 104
Prowdloye, Will., 6
Purchas, J., 98
Purslove, Reg., 11 a
Purslow, John, 4; Renolde, 7 ”
INDEX. 123
Q.
PERSONS. | PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Querendon, H. and W., 99; Peter, | Quarndon, 16
103
| R.
Radford, Geo., 15 ; Ricd., 7, 12 Radbourn, 21, 33, 41
Ragusa, Abp. of, 90 Raines Cave, 60
Rede, Tho. and Steph., 105 Reliquary, The, 50, 51
Redferne, Nich., 8 Repton and Gresley Hund., 17, 18,
Repyngdon, Hug. de, 1o1 325.36
Revell, Geo., gent., 42 ; John, 24 Ridge, 42
Reynolds, Oliver, 6; Ric., 5; Rob.,6 Risley, 40
Reyson, Rob., 6 Roddesley, 21
Rhodes, John, Esq., 34, 42 Rogues, 8
Ripley, Hen., 5 Rosliston, 18
Robinson, Jas., 12 Roston, 21
Roger, Earl of. Drakelow, 56 Rowthorne, 6, 23
Rogers, Geo., 6 Rysley, 40
Rolleston, Tho., 98
Roper, Tho., 20, 7.
Roper, Gilb. and Walt., 110
Rose, Christr., 4
Rosse, John de, Bp. of Carlisle, 89,
go
Routh, Will., 42
Rowbotham, Edmd., 7; Will., 5
Rowland, Tho., 13
Roworthe, Jas., 8
Royle, Leonard, 6
Rutland, The Duke of, 1 i
7 S:
Sacheverell, Francis, gent., 40; | Sandiacre, 16
Hen., Esq., 32, 40; Ralph, 33, Sawley, 16, III
40 ‘ Scaleclyffe-on-Trent, 55
Salt, Mr. Micah, 60 Scarcliff, 5, 24
Sansome, Ric., 6 | Scarsdale Hund., 4, 22, 34, 41, 42
-Savage, Tho., 4 Scottish Frontier, 25
Shalcross, Leond., 42 | Scropton, 20
_ Shardlow, Rob., 111; Will., 111 Shalcross, 42
_ *Shawe, Will., 6 Shardlow, 16, 112
_ Sherte, Hugh, 4 f Sheffield, 8
Sherwin, Will., 13 Shipley, 16
Shipley, Rob., 7 Shirland, 5, 24
Shirley, Ralph, 105, 107; f/ Jas, | Shirley, 21; Manor, 108
a. 108 : Sinfin, 21
Shrewsbury, Earl of, 8, 9, 25, 27, 34, | Smalley, 16, 106
36, 42, 44 Smythesby, 18
Sitwell, Rob., gent., 34, 42 | Snelston, 21, 41
Skorer, Rob., 6 | Snitterton, 13
Slake, Ric., 7; Thom., 7 Soldiers for Low Countries, 9
124 INDEX.
PERSONS.
Slighe, Ant., 13; Thom., 15
Smalley, Simon de, 104
Smithe, Ric., 8; Thom., 8; Will.,
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Somersal Herbert, 21
| South Normanton, 23
| South Winfield, 4, 23
| Spanish Invasion, Expected, 1 ;
5,7
Smythisby, Tho. de, 98 Muster of Derbys. men for, 11
Solney, Alured de, 110
Somervile, Rog. de, 107
Someter, John, 97
Sowby, Tho., 7
Sowter, Tho., 17
Spendlove, John, 19
Spittlehowse, Hen., 6
Sponer, Simon, 7
Spott, Wulfric, 49
Stanhope, John, 32, 40
Stanley, Hugh, 12;
Rob. and Ric., 104
Thom.,
42
Stanton, Tho., gent., 9; Ran. de, 101
Stathum, John, 13
Staveley, John, 6
Stone, Rob., 8, 12
Strelley, Nich., 34, 42
Stubbing, Ric., 21
Sudbury, John, Abbot of Burton, 58
Sulton, Will,, 5
Sutton, Geo,, 33, 42
Swifte, Rob., 15; Tho., 5
Swindell, Hen., 11
Symson, Ralph, 21; Will., 8
Spondon, 21
Stafford Co., 9, 26
Stanley, 21
Stanton, 40; (S¢omey), 101
Stanton-by-Bridge, 18
Stanton-by-Dale, 16, 18
| Stainsby, 6, 24
Stapenhill, 18, 49, 55
Staveley, 4, 23, 42
Steed, 20
Stenson, 21
Sterndale, King’s, 61
Stratford-on-Avon, 58
Streneshale, 52
Stretton, 6, 24
Sturston, 19
Sudbury, 21, 41
Sutton-cum-Duckmanton, 6
Sutton-on-the-Hill, 21, 24, 41
Swarkeston, 18, 40
dis
Tasborough, Sir Tho., 46 Taddington, 61
Thacker, Gilbt., 33 Tamworth Castle, 52
Thurleston, Geo. and Rob., 105; | Tansley, 13
W., 103
Thursinton, John de, 111
Tinemouth, John of, 52
Tomlinson, 8
Toplis, Rob., 14
Townsend, Tho., 8
Tunnycliff, Thurstan, 21
Turner, John, 5,6; Tho., 14
Tymmor, W., 111
Tytterton, Will., 15
Thatch-marsh, 80, 7
Thathwayte, 95
Thirst House, 74
Thornell, 7
Thorpe, 14
Thulston, 15 (? Z/z+leston)
| Thurvaston, 21
| Tibshelf, 5, 24
| Ticknall, 19, 33, 40, 103
Tideswell, 8, 12
Tissington, 14, 41, 99, 110
Totley, 5, 22
Totynleye, 106
Trus-leye, 95
Trent, River, 52, 55
Tupton, 6, 24
Tutbury, 20
| Twyford, 21
INDEX.
PERSONS.
Uston, Adam, 5
Vernon, John, Esq., 33, 41; Ric. de
and Matild., 96
Waldeshelf, Walt. and Joan, 105, 106,
108* ; Marg., 108
Walker, Edmd, 14; Ric., 6
Walley, Rob. de, 112
Walsingham, Francis, 2
Waltham, Simon de, 89
Walwyn, Tho., 13
Ward, John, F.S.A., 60
Wardlow, Rob., 96
Warmington, Ric. de, 98
Watre, Will. atte, 100
Waterfall, Will., 13
Wayne, Will., 8, 12
Webster, Ric., 13
Whewell, Dr., 87
Whitteley, Nic., 7
Whitwell, Ottewell, 7; Rcubert, 106
Whitworth, Christr, 5
Wigley, Hen., 14, 32, 41
Wilkins, Proffr., 88
Willey, Will., 5
Willoughby, John, 32, 40
Willshaw, John, 13
Willson, Edmund, 8; Martin, 8
Windsor, Lord, 20 7
Winfield, North, Parson of, 98
Winken de Worde, 50
Wood, Geo., 11; Pet., 11
Woodhouse, Pet., 14
Woodward, Ric., 22
Woolhouse, Rob., geént., 42
Woolley, Ric., 23
Wright, Laur., 41 ; Ralph, 21
Wylde, Will., 14 _
Yonge, Will le, 97 ;
- York, Geoffry, Abp. of, go
Zouche, John, Esq., 32, 40
125
a.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Underwood, 14, 17
V.
| Volunteers for Low Countries, 9
W.
| Walton, 6, 24, 40, 41, 100
Walton-on-Trent, 19
| Warwick Co., 9
Wednesley, 13
Wells, medicinal, 59
Wessington, 5, 22
West Hallam, 16, 40
Weston-on-Trent, 16
Weston Underwood, 16
Whittington, 5, 22
Whitwell, 6, 22
Willington, 16
Willsley (? Wesley), 19
Wilne, 16
| Winfield, North, Hale in, 98
Wingerworth, 6, 24, 42
Winshull, 18
Wirksworth, 13, 14, 32, 41
Withern-in-Galloway, 88
— Wormhill, 11
Wyaston, 20
| Wye, Valley of, 61
¥.
Yeaveley, 21, 108, 112
Yeldersley, 22
Youlgrave, 8, 12
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DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE, K.G.
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GEORGE BAILRyY.
WILLIAM BEMROSE.
JOHN BorouGu.
Rey. J. Cuaries Cox, LL.D.,
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WILLIAM JOLLEY.
REv. F. JOURDAIN.
C. JAMEs CADE.
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W. R. HoLranp.
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J. B. CouLson,
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Hon. W. M. Jervis.
Hon. FREDERICK STRUTT.
RicutT Rev. BrsHop ABRAHAM.
RicHT Rev. THE BrsHop oF
DERBY.
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J. G. Crompton, Esq.
N. C. Curzon, Esq.
G. F. MEYNELL, Esq.
H. FI. BemMroseE, Esq., M.P.
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JOHN WarD.
J. R. NAYLor.
H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE.
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RULES.
I.— NAME.
The Society shall be called the “ DerBysHIR® ARCHOLOGICAL
AND NaturAL History Society.”
IJ.—OBjJEctT.
The Society is instituted to examine, preserve, and illustrate
the Archeology and Natural History of the County of Derby.
II I.—OPERATION.
The means which the Society shall employ for effecting its
objects are :—
1.—Meetings for the purpose of Reading Papers, the
Exhibition of Antiquities, etc., and the discussion of
subjects connected therewith.
2.—General Meetings each year at given places rendered
interesting by their antiquities or by their natural
development.
3.-—The publication of original papers and ancient
documents, etc.
IV.— OFFICERS.
The Officers of the Society shall consist of a President and Vice-
Presidents, whose elections shall be for life; and an Honorary
Treasurer and Honorary Secretary, who shall be elected annually.
V.—CouNnNCcIL.
_ The General Management of the affairs and property of the
Society shall be veste| in a Council, consisting of the President,
Vili RULES.
Vice-Presidents, Honorary ‘Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, and
twenty-four Members, elected from the general body of the
Subscribers ; eight of such twenty-four Members to retire annually
in rotation, but to be eligible for re-election. All vacancies
occurring during the year to be provisionally filled up by the
Council.
VI.—ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.
The election of Members, who must be proposed and seconded
in writing by two Members of the Society, shall take place at
any meeting of the Council, or at any General Meetings of the
Society.
VII.—SuBscriPTION.
Each Member on election after March 31st, 1878, shall pay an
Entrance Fee of Five Shillings, and an Annual Subscription of
Ten Shillings and Sixpence. All subscriptions to become due, in
advance, on the rst January each year, and to be paid to the
Treasurer. A composition of Five Guineas to constitute Life
Membership. The composition of Life Members and_ the
Admission Fee of Ordinary Members to be funded, and the
interest arising from them to be applied to the general objects of
the Society. Ladies to be eligible as Members on the same
terms. No one shall be entitled to his privileges as a Member
of the Society whose subscription is six months in arrear.
VIII.—Honorary MEMBERS.
The Council shall have the power of electing distinguished
Antiquaries as Honorary Members. Honorary Members shall
not be resident in the County, and shall not exceed twelve in
number. ‘Their privilege shall be the same as those of Ordinary
Members.
1X.—MEETINGS OF COUNCIL.
The Council shall meet not less than six times in each year,
- at such place or places as may be determined upon. Special
meetings may also be held at the request of the President, or
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Five Members of the Society. Five members of Council to
form a quorum.
X.—Sus-CoMMI'TTEES.
The Council shall have the power of appointing from time to
time such sectional or Sub-Committees as may seem desirable for
the carrying out of special objects. Such Sectional or Sub-
Committees to report their proceedings to the Council for
confirmation.
XI.—GENERAL MEETINGS.
The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held in January
each year, when the Accounts, properly audited, and a Report
shall be presented, the Officers’ elected, and vacancies in the
Council filled for the ensuing year. The Council may at any
time call a General Meeting, specifying the object for which that
Meeting is to be held. A clear seven days’ notice of all General
Meetings to be sent to each Member.
XIJ.—ALTERATION OF RULES.
No alteration in the Rules of the Society shall be made except
by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present at an Annual
or other General Meeting of the Society. Full notice of any
intended alteration to be sent to each Member at least seven
days before the date of such Meeting.
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LIST OF MEMBERS.
The Members whose names are preceded by an asterisk (*) are Life Members.
Cox, Rev. J. Charles, LL.D., F.S.A., Holdenby |
Rectory, Northampton,
Greenwell, The Rev. Canon, F.S.A., Durham.
Hope, W. H. St: John, Burlington House, Piccadilly,
London. ,
Irvine, J. T., 21, St. Stephen’s Terrace, Kirkstall, Leeds.
Kerry, Rev. Charles, Upper Stondon Rectory, Shefford,
R.S.O., Beds.
Wrottesley, General The Hon. George, 85, Warwick
Road, Earl’s Court, London, S.W.
Honorary Members.
*Abney, Captain W. de W., F.R.S., C.B., Measham Hall, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
*Abraham, The Right Rev. Bishop, Lichfield.
Adams, Miss, Belmont House, Friar Gate, Derby.
Alleyne, Sir John G. N., Bart., Chevin House, Belper.
Allsopp, The Hon. A. Percy, Battenhall Mount, Worcester.
*Arkwright, Rev. W. Harry, The Hall, Wirksworth.
Arkwright, James C., Cromford.
*Arkwright, F. C., Willersley, Cromford.
Arnold-Bemrose, H., F.G.S., Friar Gate, Derby.
Atkinson, Rev. Canon, Darley Dale.
Bagshawe, W. H. G., Ford Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Bagshawe, F. Westby, The Oakes, Sheffield.
Bailey, John, The Temple, Derby.
Bailey, George, 52, Crompton Street, Derby.
Barker, J. E., Q.C., Brooklands, Bakewell.
Bateman, F, O. F., Breadsall Mount, Derby.
Bateman, Miss, Rowditch Lodge, Derby.
LIST OF MEMBERS. xi
Beamish, Lt.-Colonel, R.E., Home Office, Whitehall, London.
Beard, Nevill, The Mount, Ashburne.
Beaumout, Rev. E., Hartshorne, Burton-on-Trent.
Bogonschevsky, The Baron Nicholas Cassimir de, Pskov, Russia.
Belper, The Right Honourable Lord, Kingston Hall.
Bemrose, H. H., M.P., Uttoxeter New Road, Derby.
Bemrose, William, Elmhurst, Lonsdale Hill, Derby.
Bennett, George, Irongate, Derby.
Blackwall, J. B. E., Biggin, Wirksworth.
Boden, Mrs. Richard, 6, Grove Terrace, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Boden, Rev. C. J., Morley Rectory, Derby.
Borough, John, The Cedars, Belper.
Bottomley, G., 140, Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Bowles, Chas. E. B., Northwood, Buxton.
Bradbury, Wm. Laurence, 10, Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London, F.C.
Brigden, Geo., Irongate, Derby.
Brindley, J. Ernest, Market Place, Deiby.
Briscoe, J. P., Town Library, Nottingham.
Brushfield, T. N., M.D., The Cliff, Budleigh-Salterton, Devon.
Bryan, Benj., 18, Grandison Road, Clapham Common, London, S.W.
Buchanan, Alexander, 8, Wilson Street, Derby.
Burton, The Right Hon. The Lord, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent.
*Cade, Chas. James, The Beeches, Spondon.
*Cammell, G. H., Brookfield Manor, Hathersage.
Carr, Kev. Canon, Holbrooke, Derby.
Carrington, W. Alex., Wye Cottage, Bakewell.
Carrington, Arthur, Warney Lea, Darley Dale.
Carter, F., Irongate, Derby.
Carulla, F. J. R., F.C.S., 84, Argyle Terrace, Rosehill, Derby.
Chetham Library, Manchester—W. T. Browne.
Clark, G. D’Arcy, Burnaston, Derby.
Clayton, Mrs., Queen Street, Derby.
*Cokayne, G. E., F.S.A., College of Arms, London. |
*Coke, Colonel Talbot, Debdale, Mansfield.
Coleman, Rev. W. L., Staveley.
Cooke, Charles, Spondon.
Cooper, Wm., School Board Office, Strand, Derby.
Copestake, T. G., Kirk Langley.
Corfield, F. C., Ormonde Fields, Codnor,
Coulson, J. B., Friar Gate, Derby.
Xi LIST OF MEMBERS.
Coulson, G. M., Friar Gate, Derby.
Cox, William, Brailsford.
Cox, Arthur, Mill Hill, Derby.
Cox, F. Walker, Priory Flatte, Breadsall, Derby.
Crompton, J. G., The Lilies, Derby.
*Cross, Robert, Bakewell.
Curgenven, W. G., M.D., Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, B. S., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
Currey, Rev. R. H. S., too, Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, Percy H., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
*Curzon, Nathaniel C., Lockington Hall, Derby.
*Davis, Frederick, F S.A., Palace Chambers, St. Stephen’s, Westminster.
Derby, The Right Rev. The Bishop of, S. Werburgh’s, Derby.
Devonshire, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Chatsworth.
Eddowes, C. K., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
Edwards, H. V., Mile Ash, Derby.
Evans, Walter, Darley Abbey.
*Evans, John, 20, Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London.
Evans, Henry, Highfields, Derby.
*Byre, Lewis, Padley, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, Surrey.
*Fane, William Dashwood, Fulbeck, Lincs.
Fisher, Sydney, S. John’s Terrace, Derby.
*Fitz-Herbert, Rev. Regd. H. C., Somersal Herbert, Derby.
Fletcher, Geo., 59, Wilson Street, Derby.
Fox, Rev. W., The Rectory, Stanton-by-Dale.
Fox, W. Storrs, S. Anselm’s, Bakewell.
*Freer, The Venerable Archdeacon, Sudbury, Derby.
Furneaux, Rev. W. M:, Repton Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
Furness, Geo., The Grange, Willesden Green, London, N.W.
Fyldes, Rev. W., Hartington, Ashburne.
Gallop, Joseph, Normanton Road, Derby.
*Gisborne, Wm., Allestree Hall, Derby.
Goode, Mrs. :
*Goodwin, F. S., Bridge House, Bakewell.
Greaves, Charles, LL.B., 84, Friar Gate, Derby.
Greenhough, Edward, Parkfield, Willersley Road, Matlock.
Greensmith, L. J., 10, Wilson Street, Derby.
Greenwell, Geo. C., F.G.S., Elm Tree: Lodge, Duffield.
LIST OF MEMBERS. xii
Harpur-Crewe, Lady, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I. W.
*Harpur-Crewe, Hugo, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I. W.
Harvey, W. M., Goldington Hall, Bedford.
Harwood, James, Tenant Street, Derby.
Haslam, Sir A. Seale, North Lees, Duffield Road, Derby.
*Hawkesbury, The Lord, Cockglode, Ollerton, Newark.
Heathcote, W., Bankwood, Duffield.
Hipkins, Rev. F. C., Prio:y, Repton.
Hodges, W. H., Osmaston Road, Derby.
Holland, W. R., Ashburne.
Holmes, H. M., London Road, Derby.
Holmes, G. E., London Road, Derby.
*Hovenden, R., Heathcote, Park Hill Road, Croydon.
Howard of Glossop, The Right Hon. The Lord, Glossop Hall.
Howell, Rev. J., All Saints’ Vicarage, Derby.
Huish, Darwin, Kirk Hallam, Derby.
*Hunter, John, North Field, Belper.
*Hurt, Albert F., Alderwasley, Derbyshire.
Hurt, Miss, 46, Clifton Gardens, Maida Hill, London, W.
lliffe, W., 41, Osmaston Street, Derby.
Jackson, John P., Stubben Edge, Chesterfield.
*Jervis, The Hon. W. M., Quarndon, Derby.
*Jeudwine, W. W., Walton Lodge, Chesterfield.
*Jobson, Godfrey, Derwent Foundry, Derby.
Johnson, E. S., Littleover Hill, Derby.
Johnson, Rev. Wm., Repton.
Jolley, William, Eldon Chambers, Nottingliam.
Jourdain, Rev. Francis, The Vicarage, Ashburne.
Joyce, M. J., 4, Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.
_ Keene, C. B., Irongate, Derby.
Keys, John, 6, Rose Hill Street, Derby.
Kirke, H., Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies.
Langdon, W., The Lawn, Belper.
zeacroft, Rev. C. H., Brackenfield, Alfreton.
Leader, J. D., F.S.A., Moor End, Sheffield. ;
Lichfield, The Dean and Chapter of—Chas. Gresley, The Close, Lichfield.
_ Livesay, Wm., M.D., Sudbury, Derby.
Xiv LIST OF MEMBERS.
Lomas, J., Marble Works, King Street, Derby.
Lomas, Geo. H., Diglatch, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
*Longden, J. A., Stanton-by-Dale, Nottingham.
Lowe, J., Landon, The Birches, Burton Road, Derby.
MacFarland, R. A. H., Repton.
Mallalieu, W., Swallows’ Rest, Ockbrook.
Manchester Public Free Library—The Chief Librarian, Manchester.
Manton, J. O., Wharfedale Villa, Swinburne Street, Derby.
Marples, G. J., Brincliffe Tower, Ecclesall, Sheffield.
Martin, Rev. W., S. Chad’s, Derby.
McDonald, J. Allen, Hillsborough House, Duffield Road, Derby.
McInnes, E., Littleover, Derby.
Meakin, Miss, Spondon,
Meakin, Miss M. A., Spondon.
Meggison, A., Terrace Road, Buxton.
Mello, Rev. J. Magens, Mapperley, Derby.
Mellor, H. Vernon, The Cottage, Turnditch, Derby.
Meynell, Godfrey F., Meynell Langley, Derby.
Milligan, Colonel, Cauldwell Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
Milnes, Rev. Herbert, The Friars, Priory Street, Cheltenham.
Milnes, E. S., Culland Mount, Derby.
Milnes, G. H., M.D., Osmaston Koad, Derby.
Molineux, Rev. C. H., Staveley Rectory, Chesterfield.
Morley, Henry, London Road, Derby.
Mundy, Edward Miller, Shipley Hall.
Murray, Frank, London Street, Derby.
Naylor, J. R., Kirk Leys, Derby.
Newmane, Madame Cavania, Snarestone, Atherstone.
Newton, C. E., The Manor House, Mickleover.
Norfolk, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., E.M., Arundel Castle.
Oakes, T. H., Riddings House.
Oakes, C. H., Holly Hurst, Riddings.
*Oakes, James, Holly Hurst, Riddings.
Olivier, Mrs., Normanton, Derby.
*Paget, Joseph, Stuffynwood Hall, Mansfeld.
Painter, Rev. W. Hunt, Stirchley Rectory, Shifnal, Salop.
Parez, Rev. Claude H., Rose Hill House, Derby.
LIST OF MEMBERS. ‘XV
Pegg, J. W. Garratt, Chesham House, Chesham, Bucks.
Pegge, W. M., 4, Prince’s Mansions, Victoria Street, London.
*Portland, His Grace the Duke of, Welbeck, Notts.
Robinson, Mrs. F. J., Darley Slade, Duffield Road, Derby.
*Rutland, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Belvoir Castle.
Sale, G. Hanson, Holme Cottage, Burton Road, Derby.
Sale, W. H., The Uplands, Burton Road, Derby.
Salt, Micah, 48, High Street, Buxton.
Sankay, W. H., Morley, Derby.
Scarsdale, The Right Hon. Lord, Kedleston.
*Schwind, Charles, Broomfield, Derby.
Seely, Charles, Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham.
Shaw, Rev. G. A., Mackworth Vicarage, Derby.
Shaw, John, Normanton House, Derby.
Sheffield Free Library—Thos, Hurst, Surrey Street, Sheffield.
Sheldon, J. P., The Brund, Sheen, Ashburne.
Shuttleworth, John Spencer Ashton, Hathersage Hall, Sheffield.
Sing, Rev. Canon, S. John’s Vicarage, Derby.
Sitwell, Sir George, Bart., F.S.A., Renishaw, Chesterfield.
Slater, Raymond, The Cottage, Old Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Sleigh, John, Eversley, Matlock.
Smith, F. N., Wingfield Park, Alfreton.
*Southwell, Right Rev. Lord Bishop of, Thurgarton Priory, Notts.
Spilsbury, Rev. B. W., Findern, Derby.
Stephenson, M., F.S.A., 14, Ritherdon Road, Tooting, London, S.W.
Strick, Richard, Cossall Colliery, Nottingham.
*Strutt, The Hon. Frederick, Milford House, Derby.
Strutt, Herbert G., Makeney, Derby.
Sutherland, George, Arboretum Square, Derby.
Taylor, Rev. Canon Thomas, Redruth Rectory, Cornwall.
Taylor, H. Brooke, Bakewell.
Taylor, A. G., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
*Thornewill, Robert, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent.
Trubshaw, Chas., St. Aubyn Villa, 123, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Trueman, H., The Lea, Esher, Surrey.
Turbutt, W. Gladwyn, Ogston Hall, Alfreton.
xvi LISY OF MEMBERS.
“Vernon, Right Hon. The Lord, Sudbury.
Walker, J., Old Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Walker, Rev. H. Milnes, Littleover Vicarage.
Walker, William, Lea Wood, Cromford.
*Walthall, H. W., Alton Manor, Wirksworth.
Walton, W. H., 2, Malcolm Villas, Derby.
Ward, John, Corporation Art Gallery, Cardiff.
Waterpark, The Right Ilon. Lord, Doveridge.
Whiston, W. Harvey, Idridgehay.
Whitehead, G. H. Taylor, Burton Closes, Bakewell.
Williams, J., Midland Railway, Derby.
Williamson, Geo. Chas., F.R.H.S., The Mount, Guildford, Surrey.
*Wilmot, Sir Henry, Bart., V.C., C.B., Chaddesden Hall.
Wilmot, Rev. F. E. W., Burbage, Buxton.
Wilson, Arthur, 30, Ashburne Road, Derby.
Woodforde, W. B., Breadsall Lodge, Derby.
Woods, Sir Albert, Garter King-at-Arms, College of Arms, London.
Woodyatt, Rev. George, Repton Vicarage.
Worgan, F., 21, Redshaw Street, Derby.
Worthington, Mrs., Derwent Bank, Derby.
Wrench, E. M., F.R.C.S., Park Lodge, Baslow, Chesterfield.
*Wright, Charles, Wirksworth.
Wykes, John, Wardwick, Derby.
York, The Most Rev. The Lord Archbishop of, Bishopthorpe, York.
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REPORT GP TON “SECRE Panky.
py HE Seventeenth Anniversary of the Society was held,
s;))
by kind permission of the Committee, in the Art
Gallery Rooms, Strand, on Tuesday, February rath,
1895, at 7 pm. The Mayor of Derby (G. Bottomley,
Esq.), Vice-President of the Society, presided. The report for
the past year with the balance sheet was read and adopted. The
meeting confirmed the provisional election by the Council of
Mr. Alex. Carrington to the seat vacant by the death of Mr. A. E.
Cokayne, and elected Mr. C. B. Keene to the seat vacant by the
death of his father, Mr. Richard Keene, and Mr. G. Bottomley to
the seat vacant by the resignation of the Ven. the Archdeacon of
Derby. All Members of the Council retiring under Rule V.,
Messrs. Jolley, Jourdain, Cade, Gallop, Greenhough, Mallalieu,
Holland, and Kerry, were re-elected, as were also the Hon.
Treasurer, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Secretary of Finance, and the
Auditors.
After the business meeting a conversazione was held in the Art
Gallery, by invitation of the Mayor and the Council of the
Society. Members of the Society were asked to bring any
friends, and invitations were also sent to the clergy of the town,
and to various officials and committees. About one hundred and
twenty were present, the extreme cold preventing many from
availing themselves of the invitation. A band played in the
Museum, -and light refreshments were served in the lower gallery.
The Mayor, in opening the proceedings, expressed the great
pleasure it gave him to be present, and referred to the very
XViil REPORT.
excellent work done by the Society. He considered it a great
privilege to belong to the Derbyshire Archeological and Natural
History Society, and hoped a large number of new Members
would join this year. The Rev. Dr. Cox then gave a most
interesting address upon ‘The Pleasures of Archeology.”
The Council has met five times during the past year, with a
fair regular attendance of a third of the elected Members.
On Tuesday, June 11th, the Society held an expedition to
Belvoir. The party left Derby by the Great Northern Railway
in specially reserved carriages attached to the 10.15 a.m.
train for Bottesford. From Bottesford Station brakes conveyed
the party to the Peacock Hotel, Belvoir, where luncheon was
taken. After luncheon the castle was visited, and all its objects
of interest were shown to the visitors, who were conducted
through the apartments by the groom of the chambers ; Mr. Alex.
Carrington and the Rey. C. Kerry pointing out and explaining
details of special interest to antiquaries. In the library Mr.
Carrington read a valuable paper upon “ Belvoir: its Priory,
Castle, and Muniments,” and the Duke of Rutland’s Chaplain
exhibited a series of priceless illuminated breviaries, etc., and old
letters of extreme value and interest. The Rev. C. Kerry called
attention to the magnificent tapestries which have been removed
from Haddon Hall and most carefully and successfully renovated.
In the muniment room Mr. Carrington exhibited some ancient
documents and seals of great interest. The gardens were visited,
and the party left in time for the 5.50 train at Bottesford, kindly
stopped for their convenience by the G.N.R. Co. Bottesford
Church, with its interesting series of monuments, was visited
en route. Derby was reached in time to save all the railway
connections north, west, and east.
In accordance with a suggestion made last year, an expedition
of two days’ duration was planned for the early days of August —
the plan being to visit Silchester, with some time at Oxford.
Notices to this effect were sent out to Members, and Mr. St. John
Hope kindly promised to lead the expedition at Silchester ; but
the promises to attend were too meagre to render the necessary
REPORT. X1X
arrangements practicable, and the expedition was_ reluctantly
abandoned. Another expedition, to consist of a day in Notting
ham, in October, was postponed until this year, to suit the
convenience of our friends in Notts.
Members will be interested to learn that the well-known Fitz
Herbert Brass at Norbury has recently been securely relaid by
Mr. Basil Fitz Herbert, the palimpsest reverses having been first
electrotyped, and these have been presented to the Church.
In the autumn of this year your Council’s attention was called,
by one of its members, to the very interesting disused font in the
parish church of Wirksworth. The vicar and churchwardens
were communicated with, and these gentlemen (would there were
many more like them !) entered coz amore into a scheme which
it seems they had themselves meditated, of restoring the old
font to usage. A gentleman in the neighbourhood was anxious
to do the requisite work, and as his line of action was “not to
touch the old stone with a chisel,” your Council felt that the
restoration might safely be left in such loving hands. The font,
if not already in use, will very shortly be so, and will be an
example of what vea/ restoration is.
Your Council has also had under consideration a restoration at
Smisby Church. Here, fortunately, the Chancellor of the Diocese
refused a faculty which suggested the destruction of a specially
interesting east window. The oak of the old pews was also
ordered to be used “‘as far as possible.” Interesting discoveries
were made, notably a ‘‘ squint” of unusual dimensions, a low-side
window, incised alabaster slab from an altar tomb of the Kendall
family, and some fragments of carved alabaster. Drawings of
these last have been made for our Society by Mr. Geo. Bailey.
Finally, there was brought before your Council the now
well-ventilated scheme of restoration and enlargement of St. Peter’s
Church, Derby. This proposal, including as it does the pulling
down and removal of the old tower, the oldest historical landmark
of our town, has naturally been a matter for your Council’s most
anxious consideration. All are agreed that nothing short of
absolute necessity can warrant the suggestion of the tower’s
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demolition, and many think that under no pretext whatever
should the idea of pulling the tower down be entertained. The
minute entered on your Council’s books runs thus: “ This
Council regrets that it should be regarded as advisable and
necessary to pull down and remove the old tower of St. Peter’s
Church, Derby, thereby destroying one of the few remaining
historical landmarks of the town.” <A copy of this minute was
forwarded to the vicar and churchwardens of St. Peter’s.
Our losses by death during the past year have been below the
average ; but counting these with the erasures for non-payment
and resignations, our total loss is considerably above our gain in
new Members. This ought not to be; the appeal this time last
year to Members to exert themselves to secure a large addition to
the roll of our Members has not borne fruit as it should. Had it
done so the present volume would have easily swelled to the size
of those issued before 1893, but as finance stands, your Council
has been most reluctantly compelled again to restrict our Editor
in cost of production. The Editor’s work is heavy and
responsible: his zeal and interest unflagging. Let each Member
make a personal effort for his or her own, as well as for the
general good, and your Council will be satisfied with the result
of the eighteenth year ot our proceedings.
ARTHUR COX,
Hon. SEc.
Mill Fill, Derby.
February 20th, 1896.
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“Peeves fintun” for the County of Derby
from thety commencement tn the reign of
Richard i,
Abstracted by the Epiror.
[Continued from Vol. X VTL.)
D317. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 11
Sep. 29 -- Edward II.
Oct. 5. Between William, son of Nicholas de Motere, of
Haselwode, /azntiff, and William de Ireton, of Derby,
and Himma his wife, /peding.
Concerning I messuage with the appurtenances in Derby.
whence the plea of Warranty of Charter. The vendors recognize
the right of the plaintiff to the messuage, and engage to defend it
for himself and his heirs for ever. To be held of the chief lord of
the fee by the accustomed services. For this recognition, fine, and
concord, William, the son of Nicholas, gave to William de Irton
and Emma 100 shillings of silver. (No. 101.)
1317. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 11
Edward II.
Between William, the son of William de Emelere,
Plaintif, and Hdmund Deincourt, Defendant.
VOL, XVIII, I
2 ‘““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
Concerning I messuage, and 312 acres and 3 roods of land, 14
acres and 3 roods of meadow, and 2its. 4d. rent, with the appur-
tenances in €fmefon, whence the plea of convention. The
defendant recognizes the right of the plaintiff to the estate. To
be held of the King and his heirs by the appertaining services
during the life of Edmund, with remainder to Hamund de Mascy
and Joan his wife during the life of the said Joan (Joan, wife of
Hamo de Mascy, died anno 2 Edward III., a.p. 1329, Cal. Ing.
P. Mort.), with remainder to Isabel, daughter of Edmund, son of
John Deincourt, and the heirs male of his body lawfully created,
with remainder to the right heirs of Edmund. This agreement
was made by order of the King. (No. 102.)
1317. Westminster. In the Octave of S. Michael, anno 11 Edward II.
Between William le Mercer, of Chasteldonnington,
Plaintiff, and Walter, son of Robert, son of Hugo de
Berewardcote, and Isabel his wife, Defendan’s.
Concerning I messuage and 14 virgates of land in (Beremard-
cofe (now Barrowcote, near Mickleover) and Brunnaldeston
(Burnaston), whence the plea of convention. Defendants recognized
the property to be the right of the plaintiff, and quitclaimed the
same to him and his heirs for ever, &c. For this recognition,
remission, quitclaim, warranty, fine, and concord the said William
gave to Walter and Isabel 10 marks of silver. (No. 103.)
1317. Westminster. In the Octave of S. Martin, anno 11 Edward IT.
Nov. 11—18. Between William de Horston,* of Nottingham,
Plaintiff, and William Cuselyn, of Horseleye, and
Leticia his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning I messuage and 3 roods of land with appurtenances
in Horsefepe, whence the plea of convention. Deforciants
recognized the right of the plaintiff, and surrendered the estate to
him in court, to be held of the chief lord by the accustomed
services, and granted warranty to W. de Horstan and his heirs.
* See ‘Records of the Borough of Nottingham,” I., 371, from which this
Will. appears to have held some land in Nottingham Fields lying near Bordel,
in A.D. 1301. As Harestan, or Horeston is the old name of the site and castle
of Horsley, Will. de Horston may have held some office in connection with the
castle of Nottingham, since this fortress and that of Horseley were frequently
held by the same person under the King. His connection with Horseley is
clear from his recovery or purchase of property there,
“PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. 3
For this recognition, surrender, warranty, fine, and concord the
plaintiff gave to the deforciants 20 marks of silver. (No. 104.)
1317. Westminster. In Octave of S. Michael, anno 11 Edward II.
Sep. 29— Between J. ohn, son of Gervaise Martyn, of Castelton,
Oct. 6. Plaintiff, and Gervaise Martyn and Felicia his wife,
Deforciants.
Concerning 1 messuage and 2 bovates of land with the appurten-
ances in Wagfeffon, whence the plea of convention. The
deforciants recognize the right of the plaintiff, surrendering the
lands to him in court, and for this recognition, surrender, fine, and
concord, the deforciants received 20 marks of silver. (No. 105.)
1318-9. | Westminster. In Octave of S. Hilary, anno 12 Edward II.
Jan. 13—20. Between Thomas de Staunton, Plaintiff, and James
de Ilketeleshale* and Ida his wife, Defendants.
Concerning 1 bovate and a moiety of land with the appurten-
ances in (Rodburne, and the fourth part of the manor of
Rod8urn with the appurtenances, and the advowsons of the
churches of Mosgpnton and Esinton, whence the plea of
convention, &c. Having and holding to Thomas and his heirs of
the chief lord of the fee by the services appertaining the said
holding and advowsons. Warranty granted to the plaintiff. For
this recognition, surrender, warranty, fine, and concord, the said
Thomas gave to James and Ida £100 sterling. (No. 106.)
°
1319. Westminster. Within one month
Easter Day, Edward II.
Apr. 8.
after Easter, anno 12
Between John de Medebourne, Piaintiff, and Thomas
de Cheworth, Deforciant.
Concerning the manor of Gfrefon with the appurtenances
(except £10 rent) in the same manor,
whence the plea of conven-
tion.
The deforciant recognizes the right of the plaintiff, John de
Medebourne, surrendering the estate to him in the court. To be
held of the chief lord of the fee by the accustomed services during
the life of Thomas de Chaworth, and, after his decease, to Thomas
Chaworth his son, and to the heirs of the same Thomas by Joan his
wife, and if he should die without lawful heirs then to the right
* “ Tiketeleshale,” that is, Ilketele’s Hall, the n
_ Sometimes contracted into Ilketeshale.
dently the ton or town of Ilketele,
ame of a manor in Suffolk,
With this compare our Ilkeston—evi.
or Ilkete, some early settler in this localitiy.
4 ‘““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
heirs of Thomas de Chaworth (Ved. Cal. Ing. P. Mort., anno 44
Edward III.}. (No. 107.)
1319. Westminster. Within 15 days from Easter, anno 12 Edward II.
Apr. 8—22. Between John, son of Walter de Leominstre,
Plaintiff, by Geoffry, son of William de Leominstre
(put in his place by King’s brief to win or lose), and
Thomas le Spicer, of Asshebur, and Margaret his
wile, Defendants.
Concerning 35 acres and 1 rood of land with the appurtenances
in Gradfepe, whence the plea of convention, viz. : Thomas and
Mary acknowledge the estate to be the right of John as that which
he had of them, and grant warranty of the same to him and his
heirs, and for this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, John,
the purchaser, gave to the vendors 20 marks of silver. (No. 108.)
1319. Westminster. Within 15 days from Holy Trinity, anno 12
June 13—27. Edward II.
Between William de Okouere and Laurence his
brother, Pla/ntifs, by Nicholas de Denston (put in
the’r place by King’s brief to win or lose), and William,
son of William de Morleye,* and Isilia his wife,
Deforciants.
Concerning 144 acres of land with the appurtenances in
Morfepe, whence the plea of convention, viz.: that the said
William, son of William and Isilia, recognizes the said land, with
the appurtenances, to be the right of the said Laurence, . and
surrendered the same to them in the same court. Having and
holding to the same William de Okouere and Laurence and the
heirs of Laurence of the chief lord by the services appertaining ; and
William (son of Will.) and Isilia grant for themselves avd the heirs
of Istlia warranty of the said lands to the purchasers. For this
recognition, surrender, warranty, fine, and concord, Will. de
Okouere and Laurence gave to Will. and Isilia too shillings of
silver. (No. 109.)
1319. Westminster. Within 3 weeks from Easter, anno 12 Edward II.
Apr. 8--29. Between Roger, son of John de Hyncourt, Plazntiff,
and Roger de Breton, of Waleton, Defendant.
* William de Morley (the father ?) appears to have held certain lands in the
open fields of Morley of Robert de Dun, lord of Breadsall, about 1237. See
‘* Breadsall Charters,” Vol, XVI., p. 158,
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‘““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. 5
Concerning the manor of Wafefon and Brpmpngton. with
the appurtenances, &c., I messuage, 2 carucates of land, and 10
acres of meadow in Roudich. near Derby, whence the plea cf
convention. Roger le Breton recognized the said estate to be the
right of Roger, son of John Deincourt, for which he (Deincourt)
conceded to Breton, viz.: the manor of Walton, &c., and the
estate in Roudich. To be held of the chief lords of the fee during
the life of Roger le Breton ; and Deincourt granted for himself and
his heirs that the manor of Brymyngton, which William le Bret. .
held for his life of the heritage of Deincourt, should, after the
decease of William (although it appertained to Roger, son of John
Deincourt), wholly remain to Roger le Breton, holding the same of
the chief lords of the fee during his life, with remainder to Robert,
son of the said Roger le Breton and Margaret his wife and the
heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of Roger le
Breton. This agreement was made in the presence of the said
William, he conceding, and he did fealty to Roger le Breton.
(No. 110.)
1319. Westminster. Morrow of S. John Baptist, anno 12 Edward II.
June 25. Between William lea Wyne and Matilda his wife,
petitioning (petentes), and Robert Pykenase.
Concerning that which the same William and Matilda claim in
the said Robert as their native and fugitive (Va¢zvumn and
Fugitivum), whence the plea of his native, viz.: that the said
William and Matilda recognized the said Robert to be a free man,
and that the said Robert and all his sequela they released and
quitclaimed from all manner of naiveship and service for ever, that
is, from the said William and Matilda and the heirs of Matilda.
For this recognition, remission, quitclaim, fine, and concord, the
same Robert gave to the said William and Matilda 100 marks of
silver.* (No. 111.)
1319. Westminster. Morrow of S. John Baptist, anno 12 Edward II.
June 25. Between John de Hothum, clerk and bishop, Plaintiff,+
* £66 13s. 4d., or something like £400 of our money.
_ + The election of John de Hotham to the see of Ely was confirmed 13th
al. Aug., 1316. Consecrated 3rd Oct., 1316. Treasurer of England 27th
May, 1317. Appointed Chancellor, 1318. Spent £4,441 on the cathedral of
Ely, the lantern tower of which he reconstructed. Died at Somersham,
25th Jan., 1336.—Eb,
1319.
July 1.
‘“PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
by Thomas de Pontefract (put in his place to win or
lose), and John Purchaz and Beatrice his wife,
Deforciants.
Concerning the manor of Wpynfepe. and 6 messuages, 200
acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 15 acres of wood, and 12s. 6d.
rent, with the appurtenances in Quffiefd, Mogintfon, and
Wesfon, and of Husbot and Haybot in the chase of Duffield,
in the ward of Holand, with the appurtenances, whence the plea of
convention, viz. : John Purchaz and Beatrice recognize the said
estate to be the right of the said bishop, which he purchased of
them. Holding to the said bishop and his heirs of the chief lord of
the fee by the accustomed services. For this recognition, warranty,
fine, and concord, the bishop gave to John and Beatrice £100
sterling. (No. 112.)
Westminster. Octave of S. John Baptist, anno 12 Edward II.
Between Ralph de Brayllesford and Joan his wife,
Plaintiffs, by Robert Seintper (put in the place of Joan
by royal brief to win or lose), and Adam de Asshe,
parson of the church of Barleburgh, Deforczant.
Concerning the manor of Qrapffesford, with the appurten-
ances, whence the plea of convention, viz.: Ralph recognized the
manor to be the right of Adam as that which Adam had of him,
and for this recognition, fine, and concord, Adam gave the said
manor with the appurtenances to Ralph and Joan and to the
heirs male of their bodies issuing, holding the same of the chief
lords of the fee by the accustomed services. In case of failure
of issue the said manor to remain to the right heirs of Ralph, &c.
(No. 113.)
Westminster. Octave of S. Michael, anno 12 Edward II.
Between John le Ffreman, of Eyton, Plaintiff, and
William Sparks and Agnes his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning I messuage, 3 acres and 3 roods of land with the
appurtenances in *oweBruga@e, whence the plea of convention.
Warranty of the same granted to the plaintiff by the deforciants.
To be held of the chief lords of the fee. For this recognition,
surrender, &c., John gave to William and Agnes Io marks of
silver. (No. 114.)
‘““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. 7
1320. Westminster. Within 15 days after Easter, anno 13 Edward II.
(Easter Day, Between Thomas le Fferour, of Tuttebury, Plaintiff,
Mar. 30.) and Geoffry de Haddon and Margery his wife,
Deforciants.
Concerning I messuage I bovate of land with the appurtenances
in Hacfon, whence the plea of convention. The deforciants
recognize the right of the plaintiff to the property as that which he
had of them. To be held of the chief lord by the accustomed
services. For the recognition, warranty, fine, and concord,
Thomas gave to Geoffry and Margaret 2c marks of silver.
(No. 115.)
1320. Westminster. Within the Octave of Holy Trinity, anno 13
June 4—11. Edward II.
Between Nicholas de Trowell, of Derby, Plaintiff? (by
Robert de Mackworth put in his place by King’s bricf
to win or lose), and Richard de Cortelyngstoke and
Agnes his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning 6 acres and 3 roods of land with the appurtenances
in @erBy, whence the plea of convention. The deforciants
recognize the right of the plaintiff to the lands, which the plaintiff
had of them, and which are to be held by Nicholas of the chief lord
of the fee. Richard and Agnes warrant the said lands to Nicholas,
and for this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, the said
Nicholas gave them 40 shillings of silver. (No. 116.)
1319. York. In the Octave of S. Martin, anno 13 Edward II.
Noy. 11—18. Between John, son of Walter de Leominstre, of
Little Clifton, Plaintiff (by Geoffry de Assheburn, his
attorney), and John Rossel, of King’s Newton, clerk, and
Margery his wife, Deforcian's.
Concerning I messuage with the appurtenances in BL¢ftfe
Cfifton, whence the plea of convention. For this recognition,
remission, quitclaim, warranty, fine, and concord, the said John,
son of Walter, the plaintiff, gave to John Rossell and Margaret
100 shillings of silver. (No. 117.)
1319. York. »Within the Octave of S. Michael, anno 13 Edward II.
Between Hugo, son of Thomas de Cressy, Plaintiff,
and Thomas de Cressy and Margaret his wife,
Deforciants,
8 ““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
Concerning I messuage, 3 bovates and 40 acres of land, 3 acres
of meadow, 2 acres of wood, and 12 pence rent, and the rent of
one pound of S?zzzmz* with the appurtenances in Qlfirton and
Mormanfon, whence the plea of convention.
The deforciants recognise the right of the plaintiff to the lands
soid to him, and for this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord,
Hugo gave to Thomas and Margery 100 marks of silver. (No. 118.)
1320-1. Westminster. In octave of the Purification of B.V.M., 14 Edward II.
Feb. 2—9. Between Edward de Monte Gomeri, /Va‘ntiff, and
Walter de Monte Gomerl, senior, Deforciant.
Concerning I messuage, 126 acres I rood of land, 16 acres of
meadow, and 107s. 1o?d. rent, with the appurtenances in OAsfas-:
fon,+ whence the plea of convention.
The said Walter conceded and surrendered the said lands to
Edward in the court to be held by him and the heirs of his body
created of the said Walter and his heirs for ever at the yearly rent
of one rose at the feast of the Nativity of S. John Baptist for all
services appertaining for ever. Walter and his heirs grant war-
ranty to Edward and his heirs, and in case of failure of issue the
said lands to revert to Walter and his heirs, to be held of the chief
lord of the fee by the accustomed services. (No. 119.)
1320-1. Westminster. Within Octave of S. Hilary, 14 Edward IL.
Jan. 13—20. Between Laurence Trussel, //aintiff, and Alured de
Sulney and Margery his wife, Deforciants (by Richard
de Boudon their attorney).
Concerning the Manor of Mewfon Sufny with the appur-
tenances, whence the plea of convention.
Alured recognises the right of the plaintiff to the manor, etc.,
as that which he had of the deforciants. For this recognition,
fine, and concord, Laurence conceded to Alured and Margaret
the said manor, and surrendered it to them in the same court,
having and holding the same to the said Alured and Margaret and
the heirs of their bodies of the chief lord of the fee by the services
appertaining, to remain to the right heirs of Alured and Margaret.
(No. 120.)
* Perhaps for cumini or cummin, a herb like fennel, but less, the seed of
which was considered beneficial in colics ; or the word may be from sévémum
for cérnamum, t.e., cinnamon. ‘* Quinque balas Szvr7.”—Rymer vil. 233-
+ In parish of Sutton-on-the-Hill.
“PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. 9
1320-1. Westminster. Within 15 clays from S. Hilary, 14 Edward II.
Jan. 13—28. Between Ralph, son of William de Tissington,
Plaintiff (by William de Benteley, his attorney), and William
Daucre and Isolda his wife, Deforciants.
Concerning I messuage, 35 acres 3t roods and 24 acres of
wood with the appurtenances in ®uffefd, whence the plea of
convention, etc.
For this recognition, remission, quitclaim, warrantry, fine, and
concord, Ralph gave to William and Isolda 20 marks of silver.
(No. 121.)
1321. Westminster. Within 15 days from Easter, 14 Edward IT.
Apriltg— Between John de Okebrok, chaplain, Plaintiff (by
May 4. Robert de Mackworth, his attorney), and Richard de
Cortelyngstoke and Agnes his wife, impeding.
Concerning 13 messuages and 7 acres of land with appurtenances
in Derby and @Baddesden, whence the plea of Warranty of
Charter. For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, John
gave to Richard and Agnes ro pounds sterling. (No. 122!)
1321. Westminster. Within 1 month after Easter, 14 Edward IL.
(Easter Day Between Hamond de Illeye,* Plaintiff (by Robert de
was Apr. 19.) Mackworth, his attorney), and John de Wodeburgh
of Morleye and Katharine his wife, zmpeding.
Concerning 20 acres-1 rood of land with the appurtenances
in Morfepe, whence the plea of warranty of charter.
For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, Hamo gave
to the said John and Katharine 20 marks of silver. (No. 123.)
1321. Westminster. Within the Octave of Holy Trinity, 14 Edward II.
June 24— Between William son of William de Hakynthorp
July t. and Emma, his wife, Plaintiff (by Robert de Whitewell,
his attorney), and Gilbert de Somerdeby and Ma-
tilda his wife, Deforcéants.
Concerning 26 acres of land, 3 acres 1 rood of meadow, and
22d. rent with the appurtenances in BeaBfon. whence the plea
of convention.
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* Hamon de Illeye (Ilay, Hilleye) was of Breadsall, and a witness to
charters there in 1321, 1328, 1330, 1333, 1341. See vol. xvi. of this Journal.
10 ““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
Having and holding to the said William and Emma of the
chief lords of the fee by the accustomed services. For this recog-
nition, warranty, fine, and concord, William and Emma gave to
Gilbert and Matilda 20 marks of silver. (No. 124.)
1321. Westminster. Within 15 days after Holy Trinity, 14 Edward II.
June 24—July 9. Between Richard de Grey, Plamtif7, and the Prior
of Bridelyngton, DVeforciant.
Concerning the advowson of the church of JfKegfon, whence
the plea of convention between them, viz. :--
The Prior recognised the advowson of the church to be the
right of Richard, which he surrendered to him in the same court.
To be held by Richard of the chief lords of the fee by the services
which appertain to the said advowson, and for this recognition,
surrender, fine, and concord, Richard gave to the Prior to marks
of silver. And this concord was made by order of our Lord the
King. (No. 125.)
1321. Westminster. Octave of S. Martin, 14 Edward II.
Noy. 11—18. Between John de Walton of Rodeburn, Plazntzff, and
Thomas son of Richard de Walsyngham and
Agnes his wife, Deforctants.
Concerning 1% bovates of land and a moiety of a messuage
with the appurtenances in RodeBurn. and one-fourth part of
the manor of Rodeburn with the appurtenances, and the moiety
of the advowsons of Mogpnton and Egpnton, whence the
plea of convention.
Thomas and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes warrant the same
to the said John and his heirs.
For this recognition, surrender, fine, and concord, the said John
gave to Thomas and Agnes £100 sterling. (No. 126.)
1321-2. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Hilary, 15 Edward II.
Jan. 13—20. Between William son of Hlias de Boterhales,* 7/ain-
tiff, and Robert, son of Richard de Hyum and
Margaret his wife, Deforciants.
* Among the Haddon Hall Charters is one dated 9 Edward II. (1316), in
which Robert, son of John de Calvoure grants and confirms to Matilda, who
was the wife of John de Calvour, a messuage and croft in Bobenhulle, which
Elias de Boterhales formerly held. Among the witnesses is also Robert de
Lyum.—ED.
“PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. Il
Concerning 1 messuage and 1 bovate of land with the appur-
tenances in BobBbenBulf. whence the plea of convention.
Having and holding to William and his heirs of the chief lords
of the fee by the accustomed services, &c.
For this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, William gave
to Robert and Margaret £20 sterling. (No. 127.)
1321-1. Westminster. Within the Octave of S. Hilary, 15 Edward II.
Jan. 13—20. Between Roger son of William North of Bobbenhull,
Plaintiff, and William North and Cecelia his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of I messuage and 1 bovate
of land, except 2 acres of land in GobBbenfule, to Roger and
his heirs. For this recognition, surrender, warranty, fine, and
concord, Roger gave to William and Cecily 20 marks of silver.
(No. 128.)
1321-2. Westminster. Within 15 days from S. Hilary, 15 Edward II.
Jan. 13—20. Between Oliver, son of Oliver de Couland, and Mar-
gery his wife, P/azntzfs, John Parles being in the place
of Margery to win or lose, and William son of William
Gernon, Deforciant.
Grant on the plea of convention of 1 messuage, 360 acres of
land, 22 acres of meadow, 23 acres of wood, and 4os. annual rent
in Hofinton and Ffufford.
To be held of the chief lords of the fee. Remainder to the right
heirs of Oliver. (No. 129.) ;
1321. Westminster. In the Octave of S. Martin, 15 Edward II.
Nov. 11—18. Between Robert Durant and Dionisia his wile,
Plaintiffs, by the aforesaid Robert, custodian of Dionisia, by
the King’s brief, to win or lose, and Roger Laverok,
Deforctant.
Grant on the plea of convention of 12 messuages, 11g acres of
land, 16 acres of meadow, with the appurtenances in &Bastrez
fefd. Tapfon. Wrypmynton. Whyfingfon. MeuGofd.
and @roneffefd.
Robert and Dionisia to hold the same of the chief lords of the
fee. Remainder to right heirs of Robert. (No. 130.)
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1322.
June 26.
1322.
June 26.
1322.
June 26.
1322.
June 25.
““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
York. On the Morrow of S. John Baptist, Anno 15 Edward II.
Between Robert de Touke, Plaintif, and John de
Touke, Deforciant.
Grant by deforciant of the manor of Srdenfen (Sinfin), to
the plaintiff, on the plea of convention.
To be held of the chief lords of the fee by the accustomed
services during the life of Robert, and after his decease to William,
son of Robert, and Joan, his wife, and their lawful heirs, with
remainder to the right heirs of Robert. (No. 131.)
York. On the Morrow of S. John Baptist, 15 Edward II.
Between Robert de Touke and Ermentrude his wile,
Plaintiffs, and John de Touke, Deforciant.
Grant on the plea of convention of 2 parts of a third part of the
manor of Eapnton, and of a third part of the manor of Hut:
fon, with the appurtenances, and a moiety of the advowson of the
church of Egynton to the said Robert de Touke and Ermentrude,
to be held of the chief lords of the fee for their lives, with
remainder to Walter, the son of Robert, and his heirs, And the
one-third part with the appurtenances to remain to John, the son of
Robert, and his heirs, with remainder to the right heirs of Robert.
(No. 132.)
York. Morrow of S. John Baptist, 15 Edward II.
Between Thomas, son of Reginald de Asshebourne,
and Alianor his wife, Placntifs, by Geoffry de
Asshebourne, attorney for Alianor, and Isabella de
Chetewynde, Deforciant.
Grant by deforciant to plaintiffs on the plea of convention of
2 messuages, I toft, 2 carucates of land, and 7s. 4d. rent, with the
appurtenances in Bradefey and QssGeBourne. Having and
holding to Thomas and Alianor, and the heirs of their bodies, of
the chief lords of the fee by the accustomed services. With
remainder to the right heirs of the said Thomas. (No. 133.)
York. Morrow of S. John Baptist, 15 Edward II.
Between Simon de Chedele, of Derby, Plazntzff, and
Giles de Longesdon and Margery his wife, /mpea-
ng.
Grant by warranty of Charter by Giles and Margery to the said
Simon of I messuage and 1 acre of land in Derby. For this
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recognition, warranty, fine, and concord the said Simon gave to the
deforciants 10 marks of silver. (No. 134.)
1322. York. Morrow of S. John Baptist, 15 Edward III.
Between Adam de Shardelowe, of Derby, Plaznizff, and
Robert, son of John de Sidenfin and Joan his wife,
Impeding.
Grant by warranty of Charter of 1 messuage with the appur-
tenances in DerBy, to the said Adam, by the deforciants, for
which he gave them 10 marks of silver. To be held of the chief
lords of the fee. (No. 135.)
1323. York. Morrow of the Ascension, 16 Edward II.
May 6. Between Nicholas de Gresleye, clerk, Plaintiff, and
Geoffry Walrand and Hlicia his wife, Deforczants.
Grant to the plaintiff by the deforciants on the plea of con-
vention of 1 acre of land and 1 acre of pasture, with the appur-
tenances, in ®resefepe.
For this recognition, remission, quitclaim, warranty, fine, and
concord, Nicholas gave to Geoffry and Elicia 100 shillings of silver.
(No. 136.)
1323. Within 15 days from Easter, 16 Edward II.
March 27— Between Walter Waldeshelf and Joan his wife,
April 11. Plaintiffs (by William de Bentley in the place of
Joan to win or lose), and John de Croft and Hmma
his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention of the manor of HoBen
(Hoon), with the appurtenances, by deforciants to the plaintiffs,
during the life of the said Emma. For this recognition, remission,
quitclaim, fine, and concord, Walter and Joan gave to John and
Emma 100 marks of silver. (No. 137.)
1323. York. Within 15 days from Easter, 16 Edward II.
March 27— Between William de Cotyngham and Isabella his
April 11. wife, Plaintiffs (by Robert de Whitewell their
attorney), and Peter de Hanleye and Alice his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention to plaintiffs of 404 acres of
land, 34 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, and a moiety of 2
messuages, with the appurtenances, in Beaton and Efpnton.
14 “PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
For this recognition, remission, quitclaim, warranty, fine, and
concord, William and Isabella gave to Peter and Alice £20 sterling.
(No. 138.)
1323. York. In the octave of Holy Trinity, 16 Edward II.
June 1—8. Between Hasculph de Birches, //acnif, and Gilbert
de Somerdeby, of Beghton, and Matilda his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant by the deforciants of 5$ acres of mead in BegBton to
the plaintiff, to be held of the chief lords of the fee, for which the
said Hasculph gave to William and Matilda to marks of silver.
(No. 139.)
1323. York. Within 15 days from Holy Trinity, 16 Edward II.
June 1—15. Between Dionisia, daughter of Ranulph le Poer,*
Plaintif, and William Bernard, parson of the church of
Penkeston (Pinxton), and William Coterel, Deforciants.
Grant by deforciants to plaintiff on the plea of convention of the
manor of Qenfesfon, with the appurtenances, and the advow-
sons of Penkeston and QYormanfon near A fferton &Bauz
worfB. Having and holding to the said Dionisia of the chief
lords of the fee during her life, and after her decease the said
manor and advowsons to remain to Roger her son and the
heirs of his body, with remainder to the right heirs of Dionisia.
(No. 140.)
1322. York. In the octave of S, Martin, 16 Edward II.
Noy. 11—18. Between Adam Cay, of Presteclyf, //azn/ff, and Roger
in the Mire, of Longesdon, and Alice his wife,
Deforctants.
Grant to plaintiff on the plea of convention of 4 part of a
messuage and a moiety of a bovate, with the appurtenances, in
@Betfmardon. To be held of the chief lords of the fee. For
this recognition, warranty, fine, and concord, the said Adam gave
to Roger and Alice 100 marks of silver (No. 141.)
1322. York. Within 3 weeks from S. Michael, 16 Edward II.
Between Roger de Weston, of Derby, Plaintiff (by
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Peter de Querndon his attorney), and Richard le
Somenour and Margaret his wife, Deforczants.
Grant by deforciants on the plea of convention of 2 messuages,
} with the appurtenances, in QerBy, for which the plaintiff gave
Richard and Margery 20 marks of silver. (No. 142.)
1322. York. Within 3 weeks from S. Michael, 16 Edward II.
Between Roger de Weston, of Derby, Plaintiff (by
Peter de Querndon his attorney), and John de
Meryng and Himma his wife, /mpeding.
Grant by deforciants on the plea of warranty of charter of 2
messuages and 6s. rent, in Derby, for which Roger gave to the
said John and Emma £20 sterling. (No. 143.)
£322. York. In the octave of S. Martin, 16 Edward II.
Nov. 11—18. Between Walter Waldeshelf and Joan his wife,
Plaintiffs, and William de Wikkilwode, parson of
the church of Boyleston,* Deforciant.
Grant by deforciant on the plea of convention of 3 messuages,
1 mill, 4 bovates, and 100 acres of land, and the Bailiwick of two
foresters of Hopedale, with the appurtenances, in Sfaprefefd
Bufisfones and Hope, to the said Walter and Joan, and the
heirs male of the said Walter. To be held of the king by the
services pertaining. If Walter should die without heirs, then the
said mill, messuage, and 100 acres of land called Coulowe Buk-
stones, in the said vills of Farefeld and Bukstones, wholly to
remain to Julian, son of Walter and the heirs of his body pro-
created, with remainder to Elizabeth, daughter of the said Walter,
with successive remainders to Isabella, Joan, Margaret, children of
the said Walter de Waldeshelf.
And one messuage, 3 bovates, and one bailiwick of forestry
which formerly were Robert Balgy’s in Hope shall wholly remain
to Ralph, son of James de Shirleye, and the aforesaid Margaret
and the heirs of her body procreated, with successive remainders to
Juliana, Elizabeth, Isabel, and Joan.
And 1 messuage and 1 bovate and the bailiwick of forestry of
Hopedale, with the appurtenances, which formerly belonged to
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z * For the connection of Walter de Waldeshelf and Joan with Boyleston, and
their right of presentation to that advowson, see ‘* Abbrevatio Placitorum,”
p- 315, rot. 58,
16 ““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY.
John de Hego(?), in Hope, shall remain to the heirs of Joan, with
successive remainders to Julian, Elizabeth, Isabel, and Margery.
And this concord was made by order of our lord the king,
(No. 144.)
1323-4. Westminsier. In Octave of S, Hillary, 17 Edward II.
Jan. 13-20. Between William de Hopton, of Kersynton (Carsington),
Mantif, amd Henry, son of Robert de Alsop, of
Kersynton, and Hawisia his wife, Deforciants.
Grant by deforciants on the plea of convention of I messuage,
I toft, and 4 bovates, and 5 acres of land, with the appurtenances,
in Rerspnton, to the plaintiff, to be held of the chief lords of
the fee. (No. 145.)
1323-4. Westminster. In the octave of S. Hillary, 17 Edward II.
o. Between John, son of William del Burwes, /”azv-
“iff, and Roger le Saueney and Agnes his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant by deforciants to plaintiff on the plea of convention of
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1 messuage, 4 virgates of land, and 6 acres of wood, in Meufon
Sofnep, to be held of the chief lords of the fee. (Endorsed
** Aluredus de Sulney apponit clameum suum.”) (No. 146.)
1324. Westminster. Within 15 days from Holy Trinity, 17 Edward II.
June 20— Between Richard de Wylughby, senior, Plaintiff (by
July 5. Richard de Wylughby, junior, his attorney), and
John Griffyn, of Weston, and Hlizabeth his wife,
Deforciants.
Grant by deforciants to plaintiff on the plea of convention of a
moiety of the manor of Qfwaston. with the appurtenances.
To be held of the chief lords of the fee. For this recognition,
warranty, time, and concord, Richard gave to John and Elizabeth
100 marks of silver. (No. 147.)
1324. Westminster. Morrow of S. John Baptist, 17 Edward II.
June 25. Between Hugo de Meynill, //aintif (by Robert de
Mackworth his attorney), and John, son of Gilbert
de Derby and Petronilla his wife, Deforciants.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciants to plaintiff of
11 marks yearly rent, with the appurtenances, in Penefe. For
this recognition, quitclaim, fine, and concord, Hugo gave to John
and Petronilla £20 sterling. (No. 148.)
1324.
June 24—
July 1.
““PEDES FINIUM” FOR THE COUNTY OF DERBY. i4
Westminster. In the octave of S. John Baptist, 17 Edward II.
Between Walter Waldeshelf, //aint/f, and Thomas
le Raggede-Berde, Deforciant.
Grant on the plea of convention by deforciant to plaintiff of a
mill, with the appurtenances, in Qufstones.
The said Thomas recognized the mill to be the right of Walter,
and he surrendered two parts of the said mill to him in court, to be
held of the chief lords of the fee. The said Thomas afterwards
granted for himself and his heirs that the one third part of the mill
which John Banaster and Alice his wife held as the dowry of the
said Alice of the heritage of the said Thomas in the said vill on the
day on which this concord was made, and which after the death of
Alice ought to revert to the said Thomas and his heirs, should
nevertheless after the decease of Alice wholly remain to the said
Walter and his heirs, and which by this fine, with the aforesaid two
parts, shall be held by Walter of the chief lords of the fee.
For this recognition, surrender, warranty, &c., the said Walter
gave to Thomas £10 sterling. (No. 149.)
Westminster. In the octave of S. John Baptist, 17 Edward II.
Between John de Shirewood, clerk, /¢eznt:ff, and
John, son of Robert de Kynmarleye, forcian/.
Grant by deforciant on the plea of convention of the manor of
Rpddingges, near Alfreton, with the appurtenances, to the said
plaintiff.
For this recognition, surrender, warranty, fine, and concord,
John de Shirewood gave to John, son of Robert, £40 sterling.
(No. 150.)
Graces of the Great Lee Age in Derbyshire.
By GEORGE FLETCHER, F.G.S.
4,NY reference to the subject of the Glacial Epoch in
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circles other than Geological, fail, we fear, to convey
- any definite impression. Indeed it may be doubted if
people in general regard the ascertained facts respecting
the Great Ice Age as more than “ speculations of so-called men of
science.” Yet the evidence for the view—that at a period very
recent (geologically speaking) the whole of northern Europe and
America was buried under a huge and almost continuous ice-
sheet—is overwhelming ; indeed, it may be regarded as a fact as
well ascertained as that of the Roman occupation of Britain. A
study of the widespread deposits classed as “ Drift” has taught
us not only that during this period intensely arctic conditions
prevailed in northern Europe, but that alternations of arctic and
temperate conditions took place, the directions in which the ice
flowed, and, approximately, to what limits. To quote the
words of Professor James Geikie, “it is hardly too much to say
that we are as well acquainted with the distribution of glacier-ice
in Europe during the Ice Age as we are with that of ex/sting
snow-fields and glaciers.”
To present the facts briefly :—Scattered over the surface of the
British Islands, as far south as a line extending from the Bristol
Channel to the mouth of the Thames, and occupying an area
of some thousands of square miles, is a deposit known to
geologists as 7/7 or boulder-clay. It consists of wnstratified
material—mainly clay, sand, and gravel—containing boulders of
all sizes, these being sometimes of the same kind of rock as that
TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE. 19
in the vicinity, sometimes of rocks found 7x sétw only at great
distances. The suggestions made from time to time that such
deposits are evidence ofa deluge, or that they have been deposited
by water, cannot for one moment be entertained by those who have
studied them. Water possesses a wonderful capacity for sorting out
the material it transports, and depositing it in layers (depending
upon the character of the sediment and the velocity of the water)
in such a manner that it is impossible to confuse it with the
unstratified morainic matter which owes its position and arrange-
ment, or lack of arrangement, to ice. Besides this, the boulder-
clay is frequently found resting on rock surfaces which are
polished and grooved in a manner similar to those which are now
to be seen below existing glaciers, and in other cases it rests upon
strata which have been enormously disturbed and contorted as
by the passage of a glacier.
Thick and widespread deposits, similar to our boulder-clay,
occur upon the undulating low grounds of southern Sweden, Den-
mark, Holland, Switzerland, northern Germany, Poland, and Russia.
In Switzerland this material is known as “ Moraine profonde” or
“ Grundmordane,” and as “ Geschiebelehm” or “ Geschiebemergel” in
Germany. Often the boulders contained in it are striated and
polished in a manner impossible to be produced by any known
natural agent save ice, and in many cases the clay is crumpled
and exhibits a sort of lamination as though subjected to intense
pressure.
Geologists recognise at least two of these boulder-clays, both
in these islands and on the continent of Europe, these being
separated in places by beds of terrestrial, freshwater, or marine
origin. In England, the lower boulder-clay has been traced as
far south as the valley of the Thames, while the upper one
does not extend south of the Midlands. These sx/erglacial
beds (as the beds of aqueous origin separating the clays have
been called) indicate a retreat of the ice-sheet, and an ameliora-
tion of climatic conditions until the country was clothed with a
flora similar to that existing at the present day ; while animals
such as the wild ox, the great Irish deer, the horse, elephant and
20 TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE,
rhinoceros, roamed over the now fertile, ground. Professor
James Geikie recognizes no fewer than four of the interglacial
periods, each one characterized by a retreat of the glaciers, and
a return to temperate conditions.* These alternations were
accompanied by oscillations of the sea level.
But—and especially since this Society is Archzological rather
than Geological—it will not be out of place if we digress slightly
in order to describe very briefly the phenomena accompanying
the passage of a glacier over its rocky bed. The problems we
are discussing can only be attacked in the light of our knowledge
of the phenomena of glacial action taking place at the present day.
We may first of all place on one side the idea that glaciers
have scooped out the valleys down which they flow. That
glaciers do possess considerable power of eroding even hard
rock there can be no doubt, but that they have produced the
valleys down which they flow, or have flowed, there is no evidence
to prove; those were almost invariably produced in the first
place by the action of running water, but may have been
deepened by glacial action. Considerable light is thrown on
the glacial phenomena of our own country by a study of
what is taking place at the present time in a glacier district
such as that of the Alps. In many cases the Swiss glaciers
(e.g., the Rhone) have receded greatly in recent years, and one
can readily observe the action of the ice on the rocky bed over
which it has flowed. In the first place it rounds and polishes
the rock, and also produces a number of grooves and strize, which
are more or less parallel to the direction of motion of the
ice. Where large bosses of rock lie in the path of the glacier,
the side upon which the glacier impinges is worn down until it
presents an inclined plane, the opposite side being as a rule more
craggy—a phenomenon known as “crag and tail.” It is not
difficult to see how all this comes about. The detrital material
perpetually falling from the cliffs, and rolling down the slopes
(and which, in a river valley would fall into and be carried away
* “Fragments of Earth Lore,” p. 321.
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by the stream), is received by the surface of the glacier,
forming lines of déé77s known as moraines. A vast quantity of this
débris finds its way down the numerous crevasses with which
the surface of the glacier is intersected, and, held by the ice as
by a vice, these angular fragments play the part of cutting tools
upon the bed of the glacier. Nay, they are more effective than
if held by a vice, for the yielding character of the ice retards
their breaking up. These effects may be well seen in many of
the Swiss valleys, notably in the Haslithal between Meiringen
and the Unteraar Glacier. A portion of the path along this
valley passes over bosses of rock of considerable extent which
have been polished as smooth as glass, and, though the angle of
slope is not considerable, it has been found necessary to cut steps
‘in the rock. This rounding and polishing may be observed high
upon the precipitous sides of the valley, proving that at one time
the valley was full of ice, which probably overrode all but the
highest peaks. It may be seen on a level with the Grimsel Pass.
But the previous extension of a glacier is manifested by
another fact. The path of the river of ice is bounded by two
lines of débris—the lateral moraines—and, where it melts, all
the material brought down is deposited, forming a terminal
moraine. Where a glacier is receding, a number of terminal
moraines along the valley mark the stages of its shrinking.
Many of the blocks are grooved and striated after the manner of
the bed of the valley, and in a manner quite different to the
smoothing produced in a stream-worn boulder or pebble. Many
boulders however, in fact the great majority, are not marked at all
— it must not be forgotten that many of them have remained on
the upper surface of the glacier, or embedded in the ice, to the
end of their journey, and others are of a material which fails to
retain the markings for long periods. Sometimes the glacier in its
shrinking will leave enormous blocks perched in the most remark-
able manner on the sides of the valley (as may be seen to perfec-
tion in our own country, together with the other phenomena here
mentioned—in the Vale of Llanberis). It will be seen that
rocks may thus be transported from the very source of the ice
22 TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE.
stream to its termination, and although this distance is not
considerable in the case of the now shrunken Swiss glaciers, it
would be considerable at the time of their maximum extension.
An examination of the Swiss valleys shows that the glaciers
now occupying them are but the ghosts of their former selves.
Taking, for example, the Rhone Valley, we find ice-markings on
the Schneestock (near the source of the glacier) at a height of
11,500 feet above sea level, or 1,500 feet above the present level
of the glacier. At Fiesch, about twenty miles below, the ice
was about a mile in thickness; while fifty miles lower, where the
glacier was deflected sharply to the north, it was scarcely less
thick. On reaching the wide part of the valley, just above the
Lake of Geneva, the glacier spread out as a wide and nearly level
sheet of ice transporting Alpine boulders to the flanks of the
Juras, landing them at a height of 3,000 feet above the level of
the lake. Here one branch spreading southwards was joined
by a tributary from Mont Blanc at the foot of the lake, and a
north-easterly branch was joined in the vicinity of Berne by the
ice-stream which descended from the northern flanks of the
Bernese Oberland through the valley of the Aar. These united
streams filled the whole valley with ice as far down as Soleure.
Near this place is a block of granite, weighing about 4,100 tons,
brought hither from the Valais, a distance of some 115 miles.
South of the Alps, from the flanks of Mont Blanc and Monte
Rosa, enormous glaciers descended into the Val d’Aosta, and
spread out over the plains of Lombardy, leaving huge moraines,
some of which are 1,500 feet in height.
Turning to our own islands we find abundant traces of this
cold period. Scotland was completely enveloped in a sheet of
ice, which extended to the west of the Hebrides, and it has been
shown how the characteristic rounded forms of the Scotch
mountains are due to this. The ice-sheet moved out from the
high lands in a westerly and southerly direction, a movement to
the east being checked, in the period of greatest cold, by an
enormous glacier which came from Scandinavia, filling up the
North Sea and deflecting the ice from the eastern slopes of
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Britain into a westerly direction, and scattering rock fragments
from the eastern counties over the midlands. In the early
portion of the glacial period the mountains of Britain formed
centres from which glaciers radiated, these at last becoming
confluent, and debouching upon the coast. It will be seen that,
from its physical character, the Irish Sea would form an
interesting region. In the earlier part of the period, the ends
of the glaciers broke off, forming icebergs; but later, the Irish
Sea was completely filled with ice. An ice-sheet moved south-
wards from Galloway, becoming confluent with one from the
mountains of the Lake District and one from Ireland. Glaciers,
too, descended from the mountains of Wales, and the northern
part of the Pennine Chain. Anglesea and the Isle of Man were
completely overridden by the ice.
Turning to Derbyshire, we find the traces of this cold period
of great importance, though less abundant than in the counties
to the north. Within the county the evidence is almost confined
to deposits of boulder-clay and erratics. Of the glacial striz, so
common in Scotland, Cumbria and Wales, we have none. It is
true it has been suggested that the boss of rock called the
“Bloody Stone” (on the foot-road between Cromford and
Bonsall), is a glaciated rock. Sir Andrew Ramsey, who visited
this stone, declined to accept it as a glaciated rock, although he
said that in a well-glaciated country it would pass muster as
such.* The writer has visited and examined this stone several
times, and is satisfied that the grooves and striz are not of
glacial origin. The rock is, presumably, more exposed than
formerly. However this may be, the strize may, in places, be
seen to dip zvfo the rock, and doubtless, if the rock were cleaved,
would be found inside. This structure, which closely simulates
glacial markings, is not uncommon, and similarly marked boulders
may be found on the footpath between Ambergate and Crich.
But we need not be surprised at the absence of glacial
markings on rocks 7 s¢fv. It is not near the terminations
* “Geological Survey Memoir for North Derbyshire,” p. 92.
24 TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE.
of glaciers that we expect to find them. There has been
much misapprehension through gauging glacial action from the
phenomena to be observed at the terminations of glaciers:
here the erosive action is at a minimum. It is high up among
the mountain valleys where the glaciers were thickest that
we may expect to find the action most strongly marked, and
this is exactly where we do find the polishing and grooving
already described. But though glacial strize are absent, we have
abundant patches of drift, containing in many places ice-
scratched boulders. It is interesting to note that in North Derby-
shire these deposits are confined to the valley of the Wye,
or to that part of the valley of the Derwent which lies below the
junction of the two rivers. Above Rowsley, the Derwent valley
is free from drift. The explanation of this would seem to be
that the drift came from the west, through a gap in the Pennine
Chain. The glaciers from the Lake District—prevented from
going into the Irish Sea by the enormous mass of ice which
filled it—were deflected eastwards, and a portion at least of the ice
was driven up the valley of the Mersey, up the Goyt and over
the low ridge along which runs the London and North-Western
Railway (here not more than 1,100 feet above sea-level), and
so into the Wye valley.
A depression of from 1,100 to 1,200 feet would convert this
pass into a strait, while it would leave the greater part of the
adjoining table-land above water. From phenomena presented
by certain shell-bearing gravels near Macclesfield, on Moel
Tryfaen, and at Gloppa, near Oswestry, it was held that at some
time during the Glacial Epoch this part of the country was
submerged to a depth of at least 1,200 feet, and that the
drift deposits of the Wye valley were carried thither by floating
ice. It cannot, however, be admitted that the evidence for such
a submergence is satisfactory. It has been successfully analysed
and disposed of by Mr. Percy F. Kendall.* Professor James
Geikie, who maintained the “great submergence” view, has
* Vide ** Man and the Glacial Period,” G. F. Wright, p. 167.
TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE. 25
been led from a re-examination of the evidence to discard it.
That some amount of submergence took place is doubtless true,
but it cannot have been nearly so extensive as to convert the
ridge between the Goyt and Wye into a strait.
Glacial deposits occur as high up the Wye Valley as Monsal
Dale. Thus on the lower slopes of Fin Cop, and in the walls
near Ashford, may be found numerous boulders of granite, slate,
millstone grit, Yoredale rock, quartzite, toadstone, and limestone.
These are unquestionably glacial, although I have seen no
boulders which can with certainty be said to be ice-scratched. A
similar collection of ice-carried boulders may be found on the
lower slopes of Highfields, some of them undoubtedly glaciated.
None are to be found on or near the summit. Near the railway
bridge, to the south of Monsal Dale station, the cutting shows a
deposit of boulder-clay, containing rounded limestone boulders.
On the hills, to the west of Bakewell, are to be found deposits
of boulder-clay, containing beautifully glaciated boulders of
granite, limestone, etc. ; while lower down the valley on the hills
behind Haddon Hall are to be found patches of boulder-clay,
containing glaciated boulders of granite, limestone, etc. A good
exposure is to be seen in the cutting near the north end of
Haddon Tunnel, containing numerous boulders. In laying out
the grounds of the Whitworth Institute at Darley Dale, similar
deposits were met with, containing glaciated boulders of many
rocks foreign to the district. Among others, was a portion of a
silicified tree trunk, which is now, I believe, to be seen in the
Museum of the Institute. I was informed by Mr. J. H. Dawson
that during the excavations an extensive, though thin, bed of peat
was cut through. From the contour of the district it seems not
improbable that a lake at one time occupied this portion of the
valley, the only outlet to which is the gorge in the limestone
escarpment at Matlock Bridge. This layer of peat supports this
view, and the matter is well worth careful investigation at the
hands of geologists resident in the county.
Other deposits of boulder-clay occur on Riber Hill, on the
southern extremity of the Crich inlier of limestone, and still
26 TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE,
further south between Alderwasley and Belper. A number of
patches of drift occur on the eastern flank of the Pennine Chain,
but it is not proposed to enumerate them here. In and near
Derby itself are several interesting sections of boulder-clay.
One near the top of Argyle Street, on Burton Road, overlies
Keuper clays. This contains many quartzites and coal-measure
pebbles, and Mr. R. M. Deeley found in it a fragment or frag-
ments of chalk, thus proving it to belong to the Great Chalky
Boulder-clay. Another interesting deposit occurs in the upper
part of Littleover Lane, where it is well exposed on either side
of the road. There are here numerous pebbles of coal-measure
ironstone, showing, on fracture, an interesting concentric structure
produced by weathering. In the clay-pit near the Firs Estate
Board School, the Keuper strata are brought into a nearly vertical
position by a fault, and the upper ends exhibit a recurving, which
has probably been produced by the passage of ice over the
surface. A sketch of this will be found in my paper, “On an
Exposure in the Keuper Clays and Marls, Derby,” which appeared
in the Journal (January, 1891).
Coming to the basin of the Trent, the glacial deposits have
been observed and correlated in an extremely careful manner by
my friend, Mr. R. M. Deeley, F.G.S.* He classifies them as
follows :—
Newer Pleistocene Epoch.
Later Pennine Boulder-clay. Interglacial River-gravel.
Middle Pleistocene Epoch.
Chalky Gravel. Great Chalky Boulder-clay.
Melton Sand.
Older Pleistocene Epoch.
Middle Pennine Boulder-clay. | Quartzose sand.
Early Pennine Boulder-clay.
The deposits of the Older Pleistocene Epoch consist of two
boulder-clays separated from each other by false-bedded gravel,
* “ Quarterly Journal, Geological Society, 1886,” p. 438.
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sand, or brick-earth. The boulders contained within these clays
are derived from the Derbyshire hills lying to the north, and
would seem to be the débris brought down by local glaciers at
the commencement of the Glacial Epoch. The Quartzose Sand
indicates submergence and a temporary relaxation of the arctic
conditions. A section of the Older Pleistocene Boulder-clay
occurs on Waterloo Hill, near Burton-on-Trent. It contains
erratics, ‘probably of Cumbrian origin.” Interesting exposures
also occur at Spondon, at Chaddesden, and Sheldon Wharf.
Spondon itself is built on it, and it is exposed in several other
places. It contains Carboniferous boulders, and rests on a
surface of contorted Keuper marl. One of the erratics weighs at
least six tons, and many exhibit fine glacial polishing and strie.
Finely glaciated Carboniferous boulders also occur in the de-
posits at Chaddesden and Sheldon Wharf.
The deposits of the Middle Pleistocene Epoch are’ of particular
interest, and indicate a remarkable change in the physical con-
ditions. Widely distributed over the area occupied by the Trent
basin are deposits known as the Great Chalky Boulder-clay, and
these deposits indicate the passage of an ice-sheet from the east.
The evidence is this: the deposits contain numerous boulders
and fossils which must have been derived from rocks which lie
far to the east. Thus we find on Chellaston hill a deposit of
Boulder-clay overlying the Keuper strata, which here is being
worked for gypsum. This deposit contains well-glaciated boulders
which have been derived from Cretaceous rocks. Chalk and
chalk flints are to be found, together with Grypheea and other
Liassic fossils. But there are no hills to the east capable of
giving rise to glaciers. From whence then did the ice come?
An exhaustive study of these deposits and of the phenomena on
the coast of Norfolk (notably around Cromer) has led geologists
to the conclusion that during this period intense cold prevailed,
and that an enormous ice-sheet, fed from the Scandinavian
mountains, moved across and filled the shallow North Sea,
and, joining and brushing aside the ice from _ north-east
Britain, brought fragments of Scandinavian rocks to our shores,
28 . TRACES OF THE GREAT ICE AGE IN DERBYSHIRE.
These fragments are to be found in abundance at Cromer, and
while it is only fair to say that certain geologists explain their
presence there in an altogether different manner, the phenomena
"support the view presented above. Pennine rocks occur in the
Great Chalky Boulder-clay, but it seems probable that these were
derived from the Older Pleistocene deposits over which the
ice passed.
The deposits of the Newer Pleistocene Epoch indicate the
first signs of a return to temperate conditions. ‘ During this
stage,” says Mr. Deeley, “the rivers cut down their valleys
through the older Boulder-clays and sands to within about
twenty feet of their present depths, and left their gravels stranded
as terraces at various heights above their present courses.”
Resting upon these interglacial gravels, or the older rocks, is a
Boulder-clay, which indicates from its contents a period of cold,
when the Scandinavian ice had disappeared, and glaciers from
the Pennine Chain once more deposited their moraine matter
over the area. There is evidence to show that during this stage
glaciers from the Scotch and Cambrian Mountains invaded the
western portion of the area.
It will be seen that, although many of the facts are involved,
the subject is one of deep interest. That the problem is difficult—
that the deposits have been disturbed again and again is no
reason why careful study should not be given to them. Mr.
Deeley’s paper, quoted above, shows what can be done by careful
and persistent work, but much remains to be done. _ It has only
been possible here to give the briefest outline of the facts, and
the inferences to be drawn from them. It is desirable that
observations should be multiplied. If they support the views
held, well; if they do not, still well; for men of science ever
hold facts to be superior to theories and so-called “laws of
nature,” and, while they regard a well-established doctrine as a
law, ever strive to increase our knowledge of fuc/s, and when this
fails to harmonise with their doctrines, however cherished these
may be, they are readily relinquished, for the end and aim of all
science is a search for truth.
Leonard UAheatcroft, of Ashover,
Contributed by the Rev. C. Kerry.
ERBYSHIRE has not only produced many men of
talent and mark in the higher and more privileged
ranks of society, but many others who in their day
were centres of life and light in more humble and
perhaps less refined circles. Among these, Leonard Wheat-
croft, of Ashover, who flourished during the Commonwealth and
two succeeding reigns, holds no inferior position.
He was clerk of the parish, village tailor, landlord of ‘“ Zhe
Hand and Shears,” and the village songster. From a list of
books once forming the library of his son Titus, upon whom
the father’s mantle seems to have fallen, and at least one of his
father’s offices, it appears that Leonard was the author of two
works; one, entitled “‘The Bright Star of Love Appearing to
Bachelors,” and the other, “The Art of Poetry; or, Come,
ye Gallants, Look and Buy, Here is Mirth and Melody.” ‘The
Bright Star of Love” is lost; but from the contents of the first
portion of the “ Art of Poetry,” which is wholly given up to the
praise of Cupid, it is a loss for which no one need mourn. The
latter volume happily exists, and from it the varied compositions,
now for the first time presented to the public, have been extracted.
The manuscript is the property of the Rev. Nich. Milnes,
Rector of Colly Weston, Northants., whose courtesy in submit-
ting it to us for publication the Editor desires very thankfully to
acknowledge.
30 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Of the Wheatcroft family of Ashover but little is known, save
from Leonard’s own memoranda. In the list of alehouse keepers
of 1577, given in the first volume of this journal, p. 68, William
Wheatcroft occurs as tenant or landlord of one of the two inns
then in Ashover. He might be the father of John Wheatcroft
(Leonard’s grandfather), but we have no proof, for unfortunately
the registers of Ashover only commence with the appointment
of the parish registrar of the Cromwellian era. The earlier ones
were destroyed by the Puritanical fanatics who visited Ashover
during the civil war. Leonard, however, has been careful to note
in this Cromwellian register for his own satisfaction some records
of his “ forebears,” either taken from the earlier lost records or
from family memoranda. From these sources we deduce the
pedigree on opposite page.
In a lease, now in the possession of Mrs. Nodder, of Ashover,
Leonard, the parish clerk, is termed a ‘‘ Yeoman.” ‘On the 8th
of October, 1658, Richard Marshall, of Dethic, in Ashover,
yeoman, and Edward Lowe, of Jofhole Lane, yeoman, leased
and to farm lett to Leonard Wheatcroft, of Ashover, yeoman, for
the term of 12 years, all that dwelling-house wherein the said
Leonard Wheatcroft dwelleth, with certain parcels of land called
Long Acre, Horse Meadow, Brook Pingle, and Broad Green
Pingle, at the yearly rent of £4. Sealed in the presence of
Elizabeth William and Francis Allyn.”
Mr. Immanuel Bourne, late of Ayleston, in the county of
Leicester, clerk, by his last will, among other lands bequeathed
to his wife “Two Doles of land which he purchased of
Leonard Wheatcroft and Thomas Bower, lying in Elder Tree
Lane.”
For the office of parish clerk Leonard was obviously well
qualified. He was a very creditable scholar, an accomplished
ringer, and, if the testimony of his son may be received, an
excellent singer. His compositions, if measured by the present
standard of poetical merit, would perhaps be considered beneath
notice, but in forming a just estimate of them we must recollect
that very few of the educational privileges now available were
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then open to lads of the middle classes. No doubt his accom-
plishments were considered very wonderful by the villagers, and
his genius recognised by all who knew him. His extracts from
parish registers were often tendered in verse to his applicants for
certificates, and almost every incident of village life was reduced
to rhyme, and sung no doubt to the most approved tunes. The
death of an old and respected neighbour generally suggested an
elegy adorned with pathetic allusions, high commendations, and
pious aspirations.
His loyalty was as unmistakable as his Puritanical or anti-
Popery principles were pronounced. He had an exalted opinion
of “ Asher,” and “ Asher” was proud of him. His songs on the
ringers of the neighbouring churches, in which there is sometimes
a touch of criticism, but, generally speaking, more of admiration,
are particularly interesting. They are written in the most genuine
vein of good fellowship, as by one of a fraternity held together by
the truest sympathies. We may almost see them at their ropes,
and Leonard standing kindly by, noting their merits, and over-
looking many a failing.
These belfry sketches are invaluable; all of them are given, as
well as our author’s “ rules” for “‘ Asher” belfry.
Of Leonard’s vocal powers we have no evidence save that
of his son, but in his song written for his own use when collecting
his clerk’s wages, he alludes to his ability to teach them David’s
Psalms. At the end of Leonard’s “Art of Poetry”’ is a filial
tribute inserted by his son Titus, entitled, “‘ A single Epitaph on
my honoured father, who was clerk of this church 36 years.”
** Leonard is gone! alas, what shall I say?
E’en from us all he now is ta’en away.
Of all the Clerks i’th country there’s not one
That could be equalized with him; but ah! he’s gone.
A right good voice he had, which did appear
Right clear to sing, that every one might hear.
To all alike he was both civil, meek, and kind,
Constantly courteous, of an honest mind.
Rare Leonard’s gone :—I hope where he doth sing
High praise and thanks unto his heavenly king.”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 33
“TI Titus Wheatcroft this Leonard’s youngest son have been
Clark since he Dy’d in 1706, till this year 1752; being aged 74:
born in 1679: being clark 46 years.”
Leonard became clerk in 1670, the year following the appoint-
ment of the Rev. Obadiah Bourne to the Rectory.
Our worthy parish clerk was also the village tailor, and it is
probable that many of his rhymes were incubated during his
sedentary employment. He appears to have had apprentices, and
for their encouragement he wrote :—
“ 4 fem verses for apprentices to set up in their shope to move
their customers to bountifulness.”
** Sir, we desire to beg of you some treasure
Or else some ale; "will make your cloth hold measure,
And also make our master’s sheares cut clearer :
And for your work you shall pay none the dearer.
One piece of silver, or one pot of ale
Would make your work done better than ‘for sale.’
Then shew your bounty to us who are here,
And then your clothing shall sit neate and cleare,
And on our credit it shall be well done,
As sure as ever mother had a son.”
In one-of his poems, “ shewing what great praise and renowne
belongs to the noble and amiable Company of Taylors in this
Kingdom of England since King Henry the Seaventh, but now
slighted and despised by many bumpkins of our times,” he
writes :
“* Tf Kinges and Lordes and Earles have lost renown
No marvel Tailors Manhood should be trodden down.”
Of King Henry VII., he writes :—
** Our charter is his princely gift,
Which is maintained to this day.
He added ‘ Merchaunt’ to the name
Of every Tayler as they say.
So ‘Merchaunts’ is our name,
Then fie! fie! fie! for shame.”
34 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER,
Despite the marshalling of the arms of the Company of Mer-
chant Taylors, Leonard ventures a ‘‘ difference.” At the end
of his MS. isa shield with bearings under which he has written
““My Coate of Armes.”
On the field is pourtrayed a yard wand for a bend sinister
between a needle, thimble, and bodkin on the dexter side,
and a smoothing iron, scissors, and pressing board on the
other, with a chief fretty, perhaps meant for a display of
** cross-stitch.”
** Here is my yarde wand, and my neeld (needle),
My pressing iron to make stuff yield.
Here are my shears of silver pure,
A golden thimble too, I’m sure.
My bodkin is not far behind,
And thus my coate of armes is lined.”
As Leonard was the landlord or ‘‘ mine host” of the ‘“‘ Hand
and Shears,” we can hardly wonder at the frequent allusions
to “health drinking,” ‘bottled ale,” and so forth, nor can we
think it unreasonable that he should dilate on the merits of
his liquor. He was “tx the business,” and, no doubt, with
his songs and varied accomplishments, contributed largely to
the entertainment of his guests and the “good of the house.”
The “Shears” was originally a ¢az/or’s sign, though, like most
other trade emblems, it had become common in the seventeenth
century. *
If this sign of the alehouse at Ashover was not of Leonard’s
adoption, it would almost indicate that he followed the occupa-
tion of his forefathers, as was usually the case in country places.
His eldest son, Leonard, was in London in 1693, and may have
been a tailor, but Titus, the youngest son, who succeeded his
father as clerk, was apparently (from the inventory of tools in
* The ‘‘ Hand and Shears ” in Cloth Fair, Smithfield, played an important
part at the opening of Bartholomew Fair. The first irregular proclamation
of this fair was for many years made by a company of tailors, who met the
night before the legal proclamation at the Hand and Shears, elected a chair-
man, and, as the clock struck twelve, went out into Cloth Fair, each with a
pair of shears in his hand.” —History of Signboards, p. 358, J. C. Hotton.
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LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 35
his workshop), a turner or carpenter, as well as clerk and
schoolmaster.
Leonard, the subject of this sketch, was an ardent Royalist,
and many of his pieces are full of military allusions. At the end
of one of his compositions, he writes—‘‘ This song was made
when Monk came out of Scotland. I was a soldier then.” He
must have enlisted when in his teens, for he was only twenty-one
when the king was beheaded in 1648-9. There can be no doubt
that the havoc played by the Puritans in the parish church of
Ashover, involving the ruthless destruction of the painted windows
as well as the church registers, the demolition of Eastwood Hall,
the residence of the respected rector,* and the violation of all
that hitherto had been cherished and venerated by the youthful
Leonard, had deeply set his mind against them. In his song on
the ‘‘ Fishing of the Amber,” ‘“‘ Major Wheatcroft” occurs, with-
out doubt from the “ Hand and Shears,” and it is probable that
for his valour he obtained this promotion. That he was no
coward appears from an incident which he relates concerning
himself on one of his excursions to Winster:—‘‘Then did I
expect an answer from her (Elizabeth Hawley) againe, but none
came. Then did I and another mount on horseback, and to the
Towne of Winster we went well armed, with a full resolution to
see sweet Betty, which after many repulses we did. But after
*TIn a paper on Eastwood Hall, in Ashover, read by Mr. W. B. Bunting,
in 1885, before the members of the Scarsdale Field Club at Stubben Edge, and
published in one of the Derbyshire papers, the following lines on the destruc-
tion of that manor house, the ancient home of the Reresbys, is attributed to
our author, although they are not to be found in Mr. Milnes’ MS. If the lines
have not been ‘‘ ¢owchéd up” a little the metre is unusually good for Leonard,
whose measures are somewhat irregular, rhyme apparently forming his chief
idea of versification.
“* The Roundheads came down upon Eastwood Old Hall,
And they tried it with mattock, and tried it with ball,
And they tore off the leadwork, and splintered the wood,
But as firmly as ever the battlements stood,
Till a barrel of powder at last did the thing,
And then they sang Psalms for the fall of the King.”
“© They afterwards marched .to the Church. After destroying a stained glass
window erected by the Reresbys, az? the parish Register, which because they
could not read, they said was full of Popery and Treason, the miscreants rode
away.”—Mr. W. B. Bunting’s quotation from Mr. Bourne's Letter.
36 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
our departure, we had like to have been taken by 7 scouts, which
on a soden fell upon us. So we, having but short time, made as
short dispatch with them as we could; for at the first tilt I bore
down two of them, and my partner flew among the rest. They
laid upon us very sharply, but we having the better horse, forced
them to flee with losse. So praised be God, we escaped with
the loss of little blood.”
‘Towards the end of his MS. we have :—
“There is in this Booke a great deal of preparation concerning
Venus’ warres, now I shall show you some preparation concerning
Mars and martiall discipline-—and I will show you first what I
know of the Musket, secondly of the Pike.
“ The first word of command is ‘Silence’! but the first Motion
is ‘Handell y' Armes’! 2. Slip your hand. 3. Recover your
musket. 4. Set your musket and your rest* together. 5. Open
your pan. 6, Cleare your pan. 7. Prime your musket. 8. Shut
your pan with a full hand. 9g. Face about and charge. 10. Draw
forth your ‘scourer’ at 3 motions. 11. Darte it to an inch.
12. Raise it with a full hand. 13. Charge your musket with
powder. 14. Draw up your bullet by y’ barrel side. 15. Ram
downe y" powder and bullet. 16, Recover your scourer againe at
3 motions. 17. Put up your scourer. 18. Set your musket and
your rest together. 19. Hould your match in y* little finger of
y" left hand. 20. Cocke your match. 21. Guard your pan.
22. Try your match. 23. Blow your coale. 24. Open your pan
and close it againe.”
The “ pike” drill is not given.
From the following composition it would seem that Leonard
was in an engagement or skirmish near York, where his party
were routed by the Roundheads, probably about 1644 :—
‘© VPON THE SAD AND FATAL BATTELL AT YORKE.”
(1) ‘* Mourne, Mourne, our colours are all torne,
And our state is most forlorne,
Since last we fought in field:
* A staff with a forked end, to rest the musket upon when aiming.
or
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
For it was our desire
Our horses for to tire
To cool the Roundheads’ ire,
Or cause Cromwell to retire :
But I dare sadly sweare
His boys were all so stout,
That they put us to the rout.
(2) ‘‘ When on the hills I did espy
Such a mighty company
To God psalm-singing there,
Then we did curse and sweare
Like a thousand pound a yeare,
To see them all appeare
Like men devoid of feare.
At last they did draw neare
And charged us all so ‘home’
That where they came was ‘room.’
(3) ** Wee feared no Companee
But Manchester’s Infantree
When they did come into y¢ field ;
For they like men did fight
As if their cause was right
Till it grew almost night.
No man did ever see the like
We thought that we should rout them quite,
And quickly make them run;
But that could not be done.
(4) *‘ Upon Prince Rupert I did cry
But could not him espye
For he first faced about,
He was wise, I do protest,
For I think his course was best.
For Cromwell would not jest
With his pistol at his breast.
He would not let him rest
But forced him to retire
Or we all had stuck i’ th’ mire.
(5) ** Then they like champions of the fray
Came yearning for their prey
Like lyons fierce and strong.
And when they came us nigh,
They let their bullets fly,
Which caused our men to cry
Alas! we must all die.
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38 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Now ‘Noll’ has won the day
Let’s all be gone, every one ;
Run yt way! Run your way!
Ffinis, by an honest Cavyallier.”
If we may make an inference from Leonard’s earlier composi-
tions, it would seem that his first affections were rather widely
distributed. On this account, doubtless, some wholesome
restraint was deemed necessary by his parents, and his rambles
were restricted. On page 45 of his “ Art of Poetry” he writes :—
‘“These ten verses following was the Song in the prayes of my
Chosen mistris.* The reason why I made it was because I was
held in, and wanted liberty, but still I held out my pure love
*°* To none but Frances, whose pure glances
2
Was the centre of my heart.’
“And the reason why I made this was because her father
chid her, whereby she was forced to sparr the dore on mee. I had
also some lines sent me by a friend of some condition persuading
me from her :—
*« « Sometimes I walk into the fieldes
My love for to restraine ;
But that to me small comfort yields,
For all is still in vaine:
The merry birds their tunes leave off
To lend an eare to mee’
Which am opprest, and cannot rest
For want of liberty.
. . . . . . .
‘©¢T’m loth to end these verses few
Because I do love thee:
I will not say to thee adieu,
Tho’ thou unconstant be.
My love to thee is ever pure,
Sweet Franke, I tell to thee,
And shall for evermore endure,
But, —I want liberty.’
Written at Ashover, by mee, Leonard Wheatcroft.”
* Frances Symyth, of Higham in Shirland.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 39
The sparring or fastening of the door against him, whether
metaphorical or literal, made a deep and painful impression on
his ardent spirit, and was the cause of the following lines : —
** At night when I should take my rest,
And in my bed lie quietly,
Then do I think on my dearést
Whom I doe love so heartilee :
Then do I turne and never rest
Because she sparrd the door on me.
‘“ What! dost thou thinke I’m basely borne,
Or, [ve not means enough for thee ?
Why dost thou hold me in such scorne
Knowing I love thee heartilee ?
Why dost thou hold me in such scorne
That thou dost spar the door on me?
‘**Leo’ my name begins withall
And ‘ Nardus’ makes it full you see.
I am an heir, and that’s not all;
(For I do love her heartily)
My pedigree it is not small,
And yet, she sparred the door on me!
“And ‘Wheat’ my surname doth begin
With ‘Croft,’ which never changed shall bee,
And when her name shall be put in
Then I shall love her heartilee ;
And when her name shall be put in,
She’ll never spar the door on me.”
No wonder Leonard took his treatment to heart, for her
attractions must have been of no common order :—
‘** First to set out her lovely beauty
I know not where I should begin ;
Her wit, her wisdom, and her beauty
Argue that she hath no sin.
Shee is a neat one, and compleat one,
If you saw but every part.
This pure Frances as it chaunces,
Stolen hath my loving heart.
40 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
“© The first time I did behold her,
Yea, that smirking smiling face,
Never eagle’s eyes more bolder
Stood in any Christian’s face.
‘© Oh, she shined when she pined,
Like to pearls in every part,
That those glances of fair Frances
Stole away my loving heart.
‘* Her hair more fine than spider’s spinning :
Her cheeks like blooming roses gay :
Methinks in her my joys beginning :
Her arms like pillars doth me stay.
“* She doth know how to drive the plough,
Though shee in rich array be bound:
Oh! she’s a neat one, and compleat one,
As ever trod on England's ground,” etc.
The door does not seem to have been re-opened to the dis-
appointed Leonard ; for in the year 1652 he had formed another
attachment, as appears from a treble acrostic styled, “The first
Love Letter sent to my deare, well respected & well known
& renowned mistris with her name as you may find.” The
letters at the beginning, middle, and end of each line are the
same, forming in three columns of capitals the name ANNE
NEwTon. The two last lines exhibit his own initials :—
** Long though I bee ere I declare my will; you know my
mind, doe not your servant kilL ;
Would I might spend my days where I might vieW your
comely features and your heart most treW.”
The lady, however, who finally secured his affection was Eliza-
beth Hawley, of Winster. Many of his compositions are loud in
her commendation, and a treble acrostic arranged like the
former embodies her name, the last line ending—
“Your amorous Beauty makes me sometimes crY, For thy sake
Betty, I will live and deY. (die)
Finis L. W. 1655.”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 41
After numerous visits to Winster, and much correspondence,
Leonard’s suit was accepted. His letter of proposal com-
mences—
“© My Joy and Dearest Love,
‘* My God above knowes I love thee as bone of my hone
Aye, my love, be no wayes wavering, but thinke on poore me who
am yours all over, and will be ‘till death vs depart ;’ and as vertue
doth consist in action, so, both my penne, my hand, my Love,
my sword, my life, and all I have, are ready to be imployed and
adventured at your command by the servant of your honourable
vertues—Leonard Wheatcroft
Aprill 24. 1657.”
Her answer :—
** Dear Love,
I will not omit aney opertunity that I can get to commend
my dearest Love unto you, and as a token of my love, I have sent
you a band, desiring you to let it imbrace your neck—as willingly as
you would imbrace me. So expecting to heare from you
‘*T remaine yours ever
‘“ ELIZABETH HAWLEY.”
em
j Leonard continues :—‘“‘I did no little rejoyce to heare and see
5 this her loving answer, after which receipt I warbled forth these
lines :—
**T want a quill out of an Angell’s wing
: To write sweet musick, everlasting praise.
I likewise want an angell’s voyce to sing
A wishéd haven to thy happy dayes.
Then since I want both angell’s voyce and pen,
Let Angells write and sing: I'll say—‘ Amen.’ ”
The following particulars concerning his marriage are too
interesting to be omitted :—‘“ But before the wedding* my Sweet-
heart came over to bring some Pewter and other things which
we might use ; so, shee staying with mee awhiles, at last returned
home, and I awayward with her. So parting with her vpon the
wild moors, I went to fetch in some fat wares which I had bought
against the wedding: but before I parted with her I told her
I would not come over again till I came for her, to which she
* «Fixed for Wednesday in Whitsun weeke, beinge May 20, 1657.”
42 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
seemed very willing. So coming home againe I set very many
at worke, the butcher for one, who dres’t for me against that
time, and while the wedding did last, 35 head of wares. As for
beer, it was brewed before, to the vallew of 8 Quarters of malt
with many more needfull commodityes to the vallue of 62
poundes, 9 and nine pence.
“The wedding dayes did last long. For eleven dayes together
there was 11 dinners got; all was shot diners, and there was
which breakfasted, dined, and supped, to the number of 200
persons ; and I had one cooke or two all the while. But before
I proceed any furder I will say something of the day itself.
“Wednesday being May 2oth before the Dayspring brake
forth, I awoke, and leaping forth of my bed was not long before
I had put on my wedding apparril, and arming myself for the day
of uniting love, many came to see me that morning. Then did
my chosen ringers, Henry Poursgloue, Gyles Low, John Bower,
and Jonathan Street zvth flying colours tied to the wrist of their
hand, cause the merry bells to ring aloud, so that at last many
came, and went along with me to fetch the Bride.
**So coming to this Towne of Winster we found them all in
readiness, and though they had before many times assaulted me,
yet now was the wayes made open, so that I, with the rest of
my friendes, safely arrived at her father’s house, where we was
noe little made welcome. But when they saw I would take their
daughter, the pearly teares fell from their eyes, yet withal, did
they rejoyce. So when Breakfast was ended, the trumpet of each
man’s heart sounded to horse. Then bringing the damsel away,
we advanced towardes Justice Spateman’s,* who was then in
power according to the Act of Parliament to marry. Then
coming to his house I alighted with my bride, and many more,
and went in and was wed. The bride-garters+ being taken, and
* The Spatemans lived at Road Nook, in the parish of Morton, or Bracken-
field, about three miles from Ashover.
+ Bride-garters.—‘‘ There was formerly a custom in the North of England
which will be thought to have bordered very closely upon indecency ; it was
for the young men present at a wedding to strive, immediately after the cere-
mony, who could first pluck off the bride’s garters from her legs. This was
ns sy
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 43
many more complyments ended, we walked forth againe. So
when I came to the gates, there was about g or to which stood
ready horsed (which heard there was some ribands to ride for),
and when they saw me, they asked me the truth. ‘ Gentellmen,’
said I, ‘I have 4 good ribands, and if you will venture, you shall
have them. There is one for the first man in the towne on our
return, another for the second, and another for the third, and the
fourth is for the first woman that comes in town: so all that will
venture for them, single out on to this greene.’* So as many as
would venture did, and when the word was given, away they rode,
some dropping in one place, and some in another, till at last
they arrived at Ashover, where the wedding was kept. The first
that did enter the towne was Mester Henry Dakine’s man, who
for his share won the scarlet Ribing, which was for the first.
The second followed so close, that he won the crimson coloured
one; his name was Edward Hadfield. The third was Edward
Butler, who gained the hero colours, and after him, as close as
might bee, followed John Stear’s maid, whose name was Alice
Woodward, who very valliantly obtained the watchett+ garter ;
these four being now voted champions for that daye’s tornements
by the general assembly. Immediately the word was given that
the Bride and Bridegroome was drawing near the towne, the
musick no sooner hearing this than they came to meet them,
and after salutation done, they merrily played before them into
the towne. About the middell of the towne stood a Quinten
(Quintain) for all that would venture the combat might break a
speare, which very many did very nobly. In the meanwhile
Charles Feelding, master of the Quinton, advanced towards the
Bridegroom with a white speare in his hand, which was very
richly deckt with all manner of flowers, which immediately the
bride’s groom brake at the first tilt. Then the business being
done before the very altar! The bride was generally gartered with rzddons
for the occasion, Whoever were so fortunate as to be victors in this singular
species of contest bore them about the church in triumph! These garters, it
would seem, were afterwards worn as trophies in the hats.”—Brand’s Popu/ar
Antiguities, by Sir Hen. Ellis, ii., 79.
* Probably Brackenfield. + ** Watchet,” a pale blue colour.
44 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
ended, the word was given that every man and woman should
take their ‘roumes,’ for dinner was just ready. Then did they
all in order take their places, and the ‘sarviters’ very well
bestirred themselves, for there were 14 tables sate full at one
time : they were twice full that day, and some of them 3 times ;
and all of them gave very good satisfaction to the parties that
were married that day.
“Then the night began to draw vpon vs, and many left off
for that day. Far in the night they gat us into bed with noe
small adoe, and after many had ta'en leave of us, my man acted
his part in clearing the room of the rest.
“The next morning when Phcebus began to appeare and shew
himself valiantly in the firmament we did open our eyelids.
And the musick hearing that we were awake came and saluted
us with pleasant lessons, and choice tunes, and with them many
more to know what rest we tooke. After that done, they departed
the roome, and when they were all gone, we arose from our bed,
and coming to her father—who was then my father-in-law—and
desiring a blessing from him, hee gave it me, and withal 12
half crowns. So after breakfast was ended, it fell to the cook’s
care to provide for another dinner, which immediately hee did,
and much moneys was taken that day. The next day being
Friday, the Aride pie was eaten, at which dinner was above
22 messes. Almost all these were women. There came also
many on Saturday and laide their shots, and on Sunday came
very many to dinner, and gave us their shots freely, and, as I
said before, so say I againe, that for 11 days together we got
11 shot dinners. Besides, very many came long after, and that
day sennight that our wedding day was, came above 24 messes
from Winster very good ‘ges’ (? guests), whose names I could
very well find in my heart to subscribe in this book, but as I
know not all of them, I shall only tell you the total sum by
messes as near as I can during the time of our nuptial feast.
And from my book which I took an account in, I found there
was bidden above two hundred messes; besides, many came
freely of their own good will, which, as I could guess, were two
a ens a ee
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LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 45
hundred and nine messes, which I hope they were all satisfyed
with, and as for raiment, they brought it along with them, only
this I did give,to some of my acquaintance to the value of three-
score and odd yards of ribboning: and as for gloves, I gave not
above 12 or 13 paire, and I thought all very well bestowed, as
they did their moneys. What I did gaine by the feast was
Sufficient, for which I give all my frendes many thankes, and
shall be ready to congratulate them in like matter. But what I
shall gaine by my wedding, as yet I cannot tell, for if my wife
prove noe worse hereafter than shee doth already, I hope I shall
be no loser at all. But, for that matter, let all those who are
desirous to know what I have gained stay till God separate us
againe, and then let them view my inventory, and if they knew
my estate when I was married, they may the easier know my
gaines. And so, gentle reader, I leave off my two years’ suit.
If you would know how many times I went a wooing, you
shall find so many slashes vpon an Ash Tree at Winster
Towne End: and how many miles I travelled for her sake :
they were 4oo and 40, and odd. And so, gentle reader, I
rest.
“‘ August 16, 1657.”
Opposite the conclusion of this piece is a reference to his will
written “in the way of A. B.C. 1686.”
““ Aye Death thou art the messenger that must
Beate mee in pieces ynto claye and dust
Cast off thy hollow eyes and let me live:
Devoure me not before my goods I give.
Equal division is a satisfaction
For friends and foes; and I give such direction,” etc., etc., etc.
Rise up sweet wife, and be thou my recorder.
Sure I must dey; I'll set my house in order.
Thou'st be executor if I dye this time:
Value my goods; the one half shall be thine.
When I am dead, let Leo have my land.
X pound a piece, let each child have in hand.
Yield thou to this, Let not the poor be... . (left?)
Zeal in a widow, God will keep from th . . .” (theft?)
46 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
On the preceding page are these lines :—
“© My will I'll make, and then ffarewell.
Come loving saxton, Toule my Bell.
In my s/one coffin bury mee
That all my friends may plainly see.
And at my head, a stone pray set
That where I lye none may forget;
I’ve writ on’t so;—‘ He who goes by
Must stoop to death as well as I,
Death tolls the Bell and strikes the Dart
Farewell deare friends, we all must part.’”
The stone coffin which was chosen by Leonard for his last
home was discovered in the churchyard near its south-eastern
boundary in the year 1880. It contained besides a few of the
larger bones, which were re-interred where the coffin was found,
a flat, heart-shaped piece of lead, about six inches in length,
now preserved in a chest in the vestry, bearing the following
inscription :—
“ HERE WAS LEONARD WHEATCROFT BURIED”
‘SJANVARY ILL. IN THIS STONE”
“COFFIN: WHO WAS CLARK OF THIS”
“CHVRCH 56 YEARS” *
“ aGED 80”
€ 7063"
Where this old coffin was in Leonard's time we cannot tell,
but it was probably taken at some time or other from beneath
one of the ogee arches in the north wall of the chancel, and may
*In a volume of memoranda, etc., written by Titus Wheatcroft, and now
in the possession of H. H. Bemrose, Esq., M.P., of Derby, is the following :—
“This is to be written on my father’s headstone :—‘ Here lieth the Body of
Leonard Wheatcroft, who was clark of this Church of Ashover 36 years.
Aged 79. He died January 1* and was buried in this stone coffin January oe
T7700:
In a Latin rendering which accompanies this epitaph we have the duration
of his clerkship again asserted :—‘‘ Qui Ecclesize Parochialis de Ashover per
sex trigint que Annos fuit Sacrista.”
The following subjoined note seems to confirm the longer duration of office
recorded on the leaden plate :—‘‘ My father was sworn clark before John
Spateman Squire Ffeb. 34. 1653.”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 47
have formed the sarcophagus of one of the Reresby family, who
were patrons of the church. It is now placed at the west side
of the tower (without). The original lid has been secured to the
wall above it, and is adorned with two crosses down the sloping
sides of the cover, characteristic of the commencement of the
thirteenth century.
By the courtesy of J. P. Jackson, Esq., we have been supplied
with an excellent photograph of this coffin, which we reproduce
below.
STONE COFFIN, ASHOVER CHURCH.
48
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Selections trom the Writings of Deonard
UAbeatcrott.
“The Poet’s Profecie vpon Sacheverill of Morley, who was
chosen Knight of the Shire Nov: 24, 1670, when Esquire
Varnon stood against him besides all the Dukes, Earles, &
Lords in y* County :-—
Thankes gratious Charles for granting us a writ
‘To chuse a man which we did thinke most fit.
Then shout brave blades ‘I am for Cheverill’ :*
Let varnon’s friendes doe what they can or will,
He has our voate, whose voate for us will bee
Pleasing to us, and to his Maiestee,
And also vnto other Cuntries too,
Which burden’d are, and know not what to doo,
If once in parliament our choyce but sit
‘The rest o’th’ Lords will thank us for our wit
That we have made so rare, so good a choyce,
As will not feare to let them hear his voyce.
Then for Sacheverill let your voyces thunder
‘That Vernon's Lords and friends may thereat wonder.”
Leo: Wheatcroft.
Seguel.
In the year ’70 (1670) November th’ twenty foure,
I gave my voate tho’ I was tumbled ore.
The Black-coates Tourne-coates went vp rank & file.
We little Gray-coates did them all beguile.
And their partakers too, tho’ men of note
Were greatly vex’d ’cause we had got the voate,
And that the bells of famous All Saints Steeple
Should (out voate) them and all the rest o’th’ people.
Tis trew the noyse (of both sides) was so loud
No bells I heard, I was so thrust i’th’ crowd
Againe I cry, ‘Candidge}+ and Cheverill’ !
I voate for both, with heart, and soule, and will.
And I beleeve his Highness will respect them
Though severall others, seeming may reject them.
For many years they have been trew as steele
Case-hardened, that, ‘ Babell’s Whore’ shall feele.
* Will. Sacheverell of Morley.
+ Cavendish, z.e., William, Lord.
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LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 49
Then shout amain; these two knights are the men
By my consent shall sit for knights agen,
And then His Highness will have cause to say—
‘Derby (of all) doth beare the bell away.’
Then shout aloud, aloud with one consent,
That these two Knights may sit in Parliament
To God’s great glory, and our King’s renowne,
Our Nation’s peace, Rebellion to pull downe.
Then make your voyces in the skies to ring
Ffor joy these two must once more serve the King.”’
By me Leo: Wheatcroft senior.
Upon twelve of North Winfield Ringers. L. W., May 29,
1688 :—
(The Tune is ‘‘ The Sparring of the Door.”)
“Vou gentlemen of Derby-shire, that minding are to ring
If youll be pleas’d to stay a-while, then you shall hear me sing.
It is a song both new & trew, I boldly dare it say,
At Winfield it was done of late, the twenty nine of May.
“‘ There’s Henery Royles the parish Clarke, and Robert Mottershaw
Besides there is full half a score: I’ll name them all a-row.
“© George Brent, he’s one that’s fast i’th’ heft
And does observe his place :
So will stiff John—brave Pendleton,
The third bell bravely grace.
“The next is William Mottershaw,
Who can the first bell troule,
So can my little Tommy Clay,
That pretty * loving soule.
“‘John Marsh I know’s a pretty man,
And very well can ring ;
But William Ashmore far exceeds :
He can the fifth bell swing.
*« John Brelsford often rings behind ;
(He will pull far apart.)
Besides, there’s honest Edward Clay
Will make his bell to start.
* Pretty =neat, fine,
50 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
** John Wheatcroft for the second bell
He'll ring it pretty trew:
So will Will. Browne; I hold a crown
He rings as well as you.
** And now you see my brethren all,
How well we doe agree,
To ring, and sing, and glass our King,
And make us to agree:
** And when we drink a merry pot,
We none of us may quarrel ;
But all agree to pay the shot,
And broach the other barrel.
‘© Now here’s a glass unto that soule,
That did these lines invent :
We'll make our bells most bravely troule
To give him good content.
‘* We'll turn them up unto the height
Each man shall own his string
And here we’ll meet each Thursday night
A merry peal to ring.”
Upon Shirland and Higham men who came to ring at Ashover
on Lady Day, 1689 :—
(The tune is ‘* Lovely Nancy,” or “‘ Smiling Francis.”)
“Vou gentlemen of Derbyshire
That minding are to hear me sing,
I earnestly do you desire
That to my church you'll come and ring ;
Then your names and fames shall flourish
Vp and downe the Countery,
And the Clerke of Asher parish
Will thank you for your company.
“© T’ll tell you now a pretty story,
If you’ll be pleased a while to stay:
’Tis for the honour and memory
Of the Blessed Lady Day.
There were five young men came unto me
Desiring me to let them ring,
Who afterwards did kindness show me
When they had handled each a string.*
* Bell rope.
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LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. ie!
The first was Wright by name and nature,
IIe did ring the Treble Bell :
As for the rest, I will not flatter,
They far all others did excell,
Winfield men did ring most bravely,
And did behave themselves right well,
But Shirland men did far excell them,
As that heard can justly tell.
The second was a pretty young man
They say his name is Harry Lees
He follow’d bravely like a strong man
For two long hours he did not freeze :
They all did sweat from top to toe
I did observe them all so well:
And he’s to blame that says not so;
I’m sure all others they excel.
Little Farmery did him follow
Scorning to o’erthrow his bell
Then after him an Heir* did ‘sallow’ (‘salley ’)
His name as yet I will not tell.
There was no teaching in their ringing
Each one had his part so true
I can no longer forbear singing
To give every man his due.
Mr. Miles for tenor ringing
[ll advance him very high:
And George Wright for gallant singing,
Few or none can say him nay,
Heire sang neatly, Lees completely
When—as we dranke their Highness health
With Devonshire’s, and Dallamotts,
Brave soldiers for our Commonwealth.
Now here’s a glass to all true ringers
That live in city or in Towne,
With all my heart I’ll drink two swingers,
If it cost me half a crowne.
For I doe love all good ringers,
Let them come from sea or shore,
And he that loves not merry singers,
I pray you—put him out of door.
ffinis. L. W.”
* Probably Reyell, of Ogston,
52 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Vpon South-Winfield Ringers, April 9, 1696 :—
(The Tune is “‘ Here 7s a Cup of Nappy Licquor.’)
“You Ringers all within this County
That minding are to hear me sing
I pray draw near and shew your bounty,
And I will make your fame to ring.
First observe what now I tell you;
Stand fast at foot unto your bell,
And for my part I’ll never fail you,
’ll rather coat and breeches sell.
Stout Mikell he shall lead the Treble :
Brave Sidbury shall ring as true:
And honest Thorp he scorns to brable,
Nor Master Halton,—give him ’s due.
Clark-son I hope (he) will not faile you,
For I am sure I know him well.
These five ringers are brave singers
Or they their changes could not tell.
Then come brave blades, and ring your changes,
Be they less or be they more,
And in your pulling use no Ranges
Lest your bell you do throw o’er.
Then your pleasure is but folly
If your bell do not right rise +
And standers by looke melancholly,
Then pray you ringers now be wise.
These five Ringers I have named
As they stand and act their part
Of none of them I am ashamed,
For I love them in my heart.
Give them their due they ring so true
I seldom heard the like before
Mark what I say—They had no stay
Yet did not throw one bell right o’er.
South-Winfield Ringers, I commend you,
For I’m sure you can ring true:
I hope your wives will not offend you
Which if they do they'll sadly rue.
Now to them all I’ll drink a swinger,
Let them come from sea or shore:
Then here’s to thee my fellow ringer,
And to conclude, I will give o’er.”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 53
A fragment, evidently relating to the same :—
“The fourth was Master John by name
Who rung in ample manner
I'll praise him ever for the same
He lives at Winfield Manner
He stood so straight, and rung so right
The like I never see
Brave Halton he shall have my voat
For he ’s brave companee.*
** Now here’s a health vnto all those
That wish well to these four :
Vl drink it off with all my heart,
And so I will give o’er.
They are the best ingenious men
That ever I did see,
For ringing, singing, and good parts
| Of their brave companee.”
The Clerk’s orders for all Ringers belonging to him to be
observed and taken notice of, and to be diligently read
over every Fifth of November, And if there be aney
young men that desire to be Ringers, they may then be
admitted, and their oaths given them by the Clerke, which
orders are as followeth :—
** You noble ringers that at Randon run
Observe your orders, and your forfits shun.
If here you enter, and intend to ring
Be sure you do observe here everything.
First doff your gloves, your spurs and hat,
Else twopence due to th’ clerk for that.
Next, be you wise, and strive not to excell:
There’s twopence due if you throw o’er a bell.
Also in setting, if you miss, then I
Will have one farthing, if I do stand by.
When you ring changes, for each fault you make,
One farthing more you shall unto the stake.
* Undoubtedly John, eldest son of Immanuel Halton and Mary, daughter
of John Newton, of Oakerthorpe. He died without issue in 1740. _ The old
home of the Newtons was purchased by the late Mr. Strelley, and is now
occupied by the representative of that ancient family But little of the Newton
house remains. On an old lintel are the initials I. N. with the date 1655.
54
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Again I say, he that doth break a rope or wheel
Shall pay his stake, and I will mend it well.
And if he will by force enter my steeple
He shall be lasht in sight of all the people.
And if you leave your ropes upon the ground,
Or wet or dirt on them, you shall be bound.
If in the church you do Tobacko take,
You shall for every pipe one penny stake:
It is against the Commons of this nation ;
Besides, it is a very vgly fation (fashion).
If any in our company sit down
He shall pay part, or else I'll call him ‘clown’:
Tis all our mindes to give to him one glass
To which he’s welcome, and so let him pass.
Each Monday night, I’d have th’old ringers ring,
And every Thursday, the young ones have their swing.
‘There’s one thing more you Ringers must remember
That to our landlord, yes, we must be kinder ;
That’s when we’ve money given us for ringing
They may have parts by turns else needs have flinging.
Three, and a shot-pot, is our due to have:
He that saith ‘no,’ the rest will call him knave.
Be all agreed ;—assent and consent granting,
And on my part, there shall be nothing wanting.
And to conclude,—I wish you strength—And hope
A store of money: but, beware the rope.
By me Leonard Wheatcroft, Clerke.
The Twelve Articles for all Ringers to be sworne vnto :—
1. Ffirst, you are to be diligent and obedient vnto your
Clerke, giving him half a duzen of ale at your entrance.
2. You are to be carefull you doe not foule the Church for
displeasing y* Saxtone.
3. You are to observe all the times herafter nominated ; that
is to say, for the first yeare, you are to help to ring the first and
second peales every Sunday or Holy-day at 7 and 8 o'clock in
the morning.
4. At nine o’clock to be ready to ring the sarmon-bell, and
chime all in.
5. You are to be carefull and knit up your roapes when you
have done that they be not troden under foot.
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LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 55
6. He that is last sworne, is to be the monitor taking notice
of all misdemeners.
7. He that is the second sworne is to carry the Keyes when
they goe to ring for pleasure, and take care that all be made
sure.
8. He that is the third sworne, is to turn the Rope whena
bell is thrown over.
g. He that is the fourth sworne, is to fetch all things necessary,
as fire and candells.
10. He that is the fifth sworne, is to observe the Boyes and
Girles that they doe no mischeefe in the church, nor amongst
the bells or ropes.
11. You are all to observe all the foregoing orders before
mentioned, and to avoyde all quarreling in the church or church-
yard whatsoever.
12. He that sweares aney oath in the church must and shall
pay his two pence to the poore man’s box or else forfit his part
of Ringing money for one month next ensuing.
“Upon that brave Horse-Race which was run at Ashover Rod,
July 6, 1692 by four horses Yorkshire, Nottingham, Lincoln
and Derbyshire :—
‘°(To the tune of ‘ Hey, then up go wee.’)
“* July the sixt in nintye two
There was a brave hors-race
At Asher ; rode in Derbyshire :
The horses tripped apace.
I shall you name them every one,
And who their masters bee,
If you’ll be pleased to hear my tone,
Tis ‘Asher race for mee.’
“There was Sir Paule, and Squire Revill ;
They stood for Derbyshire :
And little Obadiah too,
Whose horse did scorn to tire.
Squire Paler was for brave York-shire :
Stables for Nottingham.
O ’tis Lincoln Bay I'll praise to-day,
For he did win the game.
56 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
** There was a cup of five pound five
Provided for that day,
And he that did the race round win
Might beare it cleare away.
This race is full two miles about :
You might it clearly see :
Most famous English champion ground :
O ‘Asher race for mee.’
** Nottingham, York, and Derbyshire,
And towns that’s round about,
They one and all did much admire
To see them run about.
There was good horse and horsemen too
As ever you did see:
They whip’t and skipt, and bravely tript
O—‘Asher race for me.’
‘* There was severall sorts of gallopers
Which there you might behold ;
Each one a rider on his back,
With silver and with gold.
Besides all sorts of female kinds,
Rare beauties for to see,
Which some will never out of mind:
O—Asher race for me.
‘* Brewers and backers every one,
You are all welcome thither :
I hope we shall meet twice a year
To drink a glasse together.
As for all you that do us view,
And our fine pastime come to see
You shall not have one jot of wrong
At Asher Race tru-lee.
“* By me Leonard Wheatcroft.”
“Vpon the ‘Poynting’ of Ashover Church :—
«© ye Church’s ) What am not I a brave and shining Temple
Speech Whom last yeare, each call’d poor and simple
Because my bones and joynts were split asunder :
And yet I stand ’gainst hail and rain and wind and Thunder.
But now my joynts are stuffd with new made liquor
I hope you will resort to me the quicker.
Were I as fair within as I’m without
Th’ old Clarke would sing, and grace me without doubt
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 57
And my good people would to me retourne
Which in my sickness did both weep & mourne.
Then blest be he that soar’d so very high
To do’ff and d’on my crown with majesty
That now’s a subject willing to obey
The wind and weather both by night and day.
And like the swann i’th pond so I i’th wind
Move loftily, to see how dull mankind
Is grown of late, that once I could not heare
The sound of bells resounding in mine eare
Like to my neighbours (bells) east west & north & south.
I'll find the rope; find you the wheel and mouth
And the six Vulcans in my parish will
Make mee to speake and shew my Maker’s Skill.
In warbling Echoes and in Hymen’s Charmes
We'll sweetly toll to save you from all harmes,
So as no high loud sounding cymbals near us
Shall us outring, or find a flaw to jeer us.
Then come you lovers of my musicke sweet
And buy another bell, and Ill you greet.”
“Vpon the gilding of Chesterfield Weathercocke, with its
Speech to the Mayor of y* Towne. a.D. 1673 :—
** Good-morrow, Maister Mayor, I am glad to see
You upon earth beare rule in Seventy three ;
It was my chance a prisoner for to bee
On the main mast, where thousands did mee see.
’*Twas nayther Stormes of Wind or Snow or Raine
Could get me loose, till I was cut in twaine.
Then blest be all the gods that rule the wind,
And blest be you that to me was so kind,
And blest be he that soar’d so very high
To take me down and gild me gloriously :
But at whose cost, as yet, I cannot tell.
I pray you sir be pleased to pay them well
For this my golden coate which you have given ;
I'll ne’er ask more of you while that you liven.
But out! alas! my sorrows to renew,
I’m up againe for those who’re pleased to view ;
Tho’ many greasy butchers jeerd my friend
Because they could no sooner make an end ;
But now they’ve done their worke, let them be paid:
Til face about, when all of you are dead
I'll wheele and turne, let th’ wind bee ne’er so small
And by that means I'll satisfie you all.”
58 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
“The Ale-draper’s Petition to the Honorable Bench at Chester-
field Aprill 20, 1677 for my Licence :—
‘- May it please the Bench this day to grant to me
Your worships’ License, that I may be free
To brew, to sell, keepe food for horse and man,
For all that come pay but a penny a can.
Rare bottle-ale if any soule doe mind it
At ‘ Hand and Shears’ in Asher you may find it,
With severall sortes of English napping (zagsy) Licquor ;
Twill make the dullest spirits to flow quicker.
Then Bachus like, each man with glasses fettled’ *
Hectorian like, shewing yourselves brave mettled
Sober and wise: if otherwise you find, then
I hope your worships will be pleased to bind them.
To that they never say—’Tis pity
Cause there’s so many now in town & city.
May it please you all to grant me my request
And in that calling I will doe my best
To please the King, the Judge, and Justice too,
And waite on him that daily holds the Plough,
And all men else, excepting the Excise,
Because they daily make of me a prise,
Gaging my vessels with a Gallon Rule.
I wish such gagers may outgage the ——.
All this is true, I to your worships say
Give me my license, then I'll goe my way.
And for the same, [ll for your worships pray :
If you’ll dispatch, I will no longer stay.
‘* Leo. Wheatcroft.”
“An Elegy upon the death of all the greatest Gentry in Darley
Dale who loved Huntinge and Hawkinge and _ severall
other names. By me LEO. W. 1672.
(1) ‘* As I on Oaker Hill one day did stand
Viewing the world which I could not command,
I turn’d my face toward Bercho’re parly west
In view where Greaves’s used to have their nest
But out! alas! I found they were all gone
Not one was left to kick against a stone.
* Fettled=ready, prepared.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
(2) ‘* Then looking forward the coast being very cleare
At Routher, there I found one Adam Eayre
But now he’s gone: left house and land behind him
And to be short, I know not where to find him.
But if any counsellor can make it out
He’st have his land, and I will go without.
(3) [ll up to Hassop to hear them sing a mass:
There shall I know who made the old mans fias
(Death made it wronge), t’send him to Purgatory
Where he must stay till he be fit for glory :
But if there be such place twixt here and heaven
I fear he cannot pass, ’tis so uneven.
““(4) Then did I to my panting Muses say
‘Haste and begone, you shall no longer stay
Haste and begone, up Caston toss your banners,
And call at Haddon, where liv’d ould John Manners.
O use him kindly I do strictly you command,
For unto England’s poor he always was so kind.’
(5) But now he’s gone (like others) hence away :
Then for another Earl like him we pray
That will be kind vnto rich and poore,
Then God Almighty will increase his store,
And bless him here vpon this earthly throne,
And at the last call him to be one of his own.
** (6) Walking by the River, Stanton I did spy,
But neither Caston, nor a boy saw I:
They are all gone and nought left but ould boards:
Alas! alas! what doth this world afford.
There’s several more that are slipt out o’th’ way
But not one word of them I here will say.
*“*(7) Then calling back my Muses, methought I
Spied Little Stancliffe standing pleasantly,
Well fed with springs, & deck’d with laurels greene,
But not one Steare i’th stall yet to be seene
But an ould Backer bourning of the oine*
*Till Steare returne, there’s no one knows how soone.
(8) Then on the hills I came to Darley Hall,
To heare that Musicke in those ashes tall :
Listning awhile, I not being pleased well,
Thought I,—Where is my pretty Cullen-bell
Whose name and fame made all this dale once sound ?
But now, that honnour’s buried ynder ground.
¢ * Baker burning of the oven.
60 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
** (9) Besides four parsons of Divinity
As Paine, and Pott, Edwards, and Mosley,
All foure divines, and men of noble birth,
All dead and gone, now buried in the earth.
How can I chuse, but much lament to see
My friends all gone, who did make much of mee?
‘** (10) Tho’ all in haste one place I have past by;
That’s Cowley Hall, where I oft heard the cry
Of great mouth’d doggs who did not feare to kill
Which was their master’s pleesure word and will
His name was Szznzer* who ever did him know
He’s dead and gone too many years ago.
‘“‘(tr) Then turning round ; all gone—thus I did think—
Where shall I make my friend or Muses drinke?
Then looking downe below I did espy
A pretty hall, which stood me very nigh ;
Where lived the father, son, and wives of either,
Both in my time, although not both together.
*« (72) A Knight, the father, and a squier the son:
One heir is left: if dead—that name is done.
This heir being young, with ladies durst not play
So he in sorrow quickly went away
Leaving no Heir o’th name, no, no not one
So farewell Milwards now of Snitterton.
‘* (13) Then rushing forward downe by Darwen side,
My Muses presently through Matlock hied,
And finding there the good old pastor gone,
I hied to Riber there to make my moan:
But out alas! my sorrows to increase
That name is gone, now buried vnder hearse.
«© (r4) Wolley, Wolley, Wolley, farewell to thee
A noble Esquire thou wast, both kind and free
To all that came, I say both rich and poore,
There’s few went empty, that came to his doore.
Walker’s faire house is almost worne away,
With severall more now going to decay.
* Richard Senior, of Bridgetown, purchased Cowley Manor from George
and Henry Needham in 1613. The person alluded to was perhaps Anthony,
son of Richard, one of whose co-heiresses married Lionel Fanshaw, whose son
Henry in 1718 sold Cowley to Thom. Bagshaw, Esq.—Lysons.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
** (15) To speak of Dethic, what shall I doe there?
Babington’s Treason hateful doth appeare.
Their house is downe, and they are gone to nought ;
So will all those which e’er Rebellion sought.
Then pray to God for Peace and Vnitie,
That King and Nobles all may well agree.
“(16) Then I to Ogston, there to break my fast.
They all in mourning stood at me aghast
To think my friend and lover was departed ;
And so I left them, all most heavie hearted :
What shall I doe (thought I) to hide my head
Seeing so many Gallants now are dead?
Then up by Amber I did quickly hie ;
None of my antient friends I could espie :
In Asher parish I could find not one:
Old Crich, old Dakin & old Hodgkinson
Pt They are departed, and gone hence away
As for myself, I have not long to stay.
“e (17
** (18) I will returne vnto my hill againe
‘ And cause my Muses to sing out a straine,
And that in mourning too they shall be drest
To sing new Anthems of the very best.
And thus you see in a few dayes how they
Are all gone hence, and turn’d to dust and clay.
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Ffarewell you Huntsmen that did hunt the Hare :
Ffarewell you hounds that tired both horse and mare:
Ffarewell you gallant Falkners every one;
The chief of all did live at Snitterton.
So to conclude, ffarewell both great and small:
Those that are left, The Lord preserve them all.
““ By mee Leonard Wheatcroft.”
“(19
Another verse, written subsequently :—
*“ Tf any one of this same truth do doubt
From Oaker Hill I'd have them walk about
From house to house, to proof the truth of this ;
And then they’ll say there’s nothing writ amiss.
I have no more to say, but this my charge,
Let all that’s here say ‘Pray God bless K. George.’”
62 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
““Of a famous Hunting much to be admired in the Parish of
Ashover vpon Newyears Day by Master Henry Lees with
his 3 couple of Beagles as you shall heare in this following
ditty. 1694.
““(1) You gentlemen Huntsmen come listen awhile
And [ll tell you a story, ‘twill make you to smile.
A few of them once were gathered together
January the first, when it was foule weather.
In Ashover parish we first did th’ fox spy
At a place we call Cow-bridge—I'll tell you noe Lie.
**(2) Then ‘Nimble’ and ‘Famous’ did after him follow,
And all the brave Huntsmen did make a great ‘ Hallow.’
Brave ‘ Rockwood’ and ‘ Ringwood’ with rest o’ th’ pack
Did follow so close till they catch’d him by th’ back :
Rare ‘ Dido’ stick’d close: like a bird she did fly
With ‘Gamester’ and ‘ Bellman,’ I'll tell you no Lie.
‘© (3) He run to Mabkirke as fast as he could,
Where he staid but awhile, for there was no hould.
Rare ‘Dido’ was nimble, but not very tall:
Shee forced ould Renard to th’ top of a wall,
Where for two acre length, he never fell by,
But ran clearly aloft—’Tis no bit of a Lie.
‘© (4) Then ‘Famous’ and ‘ Dido’ did run on each side,
Resolving to tame the old Fox for his pride
For climbing so high, and forsaking the ground ;
But at last you’ll admire where ould Renald was found ;
For when on the earth no hold he could spy,
He ran up a mill wheel—I’m sure ’tis no Lie.
‘* (5) There close he did lie in a bucket o’th’ wheele ;
The like was ne’er known that a scent they could feele:
But being rare doggs as our shire can bring out
They catch’d him i’ th’ parish he never ran out :
They follow’d so close, and made such a cry,
The like was ne’er known: I’m sure ’tis no Lie.
“ee (6
canis
Now all you brave huntsmen & bold merry blades,
Pray keep well your geldings and ride on no jades,
And [Pll keep my doggs well, for I know they are free.
I have but three couples the best i’ th’ countree ;
For if they could once but ould Reynould espy
They'd soon overtake him, I’m sure ’tis no lie,
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 63
**(7) There’s ‘ Rockwood’ and ‘ Ringwood,’ there’s ‘Famous’ and
‘Spring,’
With ‘Gamester’ and ‘ Bellman’ make all the woods ring:
And these are the doggs that will make a fox swing:
The pastime of Hunting would pleasure a king.
They follow’d ould Renald wt such a loud cry
He was forced for to earth—’Tis no bit of a Lie.
“* (8) From’s Kennel at Eastwood* they ran him apace
That he had ne’er time to look them i’ th’ face,
but took up his hould at Robin-Hood’s Stone
Where ‘ Touser’ the Terrier laid fast hold for one:
The rest of the Beagles stickt very close by
Where they took him by th’ chops—’Tis no bit of a lie.
They trail’d him to Asher with whoop and with Hallow,
And bravely those Beagles did after him follow
Vnto an ale house, where merrily wee
Did drinke of our glasses and sung cheerilee
To Earls and to Lords, and gentlemen nigh,
Wishing all of them health—-I’m sure ’tis no Lie.
—
“(9
**(10) Then on the next day we went oute againe,
And there at Stanwig, we found a new traine
Of an ould Renald, as false as the other;
And for ought I know they were sister and brother.
Then ‘Bellman’ and ‘ Dido’ did after him fly
And catcht him at White-edge, I’m sure ’tis no Lie.
“© (11) And when we had caught him, our horns we did wind:
To whoop and to Hallow we all were inclin’d.
To the Rattell-grange there we marched along,
Where we did sing a merry new song:
We drunk merry healths to all Huntsmen nigh
In full glasses, all swingers, I tell you no lie.
(12) ‘* And so to conclude this merry new song
I hope it will please you for we’ve done no wrong
In killing three foxes in so short a time:
The like was ne’er known or put into rhyme.
Then drink off your glasses, and let none pass by:
The parish will pay all+—I hope it’s no lie.
“* Leo. Wheatcroft.”
* In Ashover.
+ The churchwardens and overseers of most parishes at that time paid a
certain sum per head for every fox killed.
64 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
‘““My SONG WHEN I GATHER CLERK-WAGES.
(To the Tune of ‘ Gerard’s Mistress.’)
‘* Weare*-leave
Good master and good dame, I say
For you I pray
That of your charity you'll something give me:
You know
My wages they are small and very low.
Pray now bestow
Some of your silver, that will much befriend me:
A pie—a pudding—or a chine,
Or else a little piece of beef:
Something I crave, & fain would have,
For now I want relief ;
And to you all I will be thankful,
And teach you David’s Psalms to sing ;
And when your lives are at an end
A passing bell I’ll ring,” etc.
“Vpon a Race between Bacon and Walker —run on Bonsall
Moor, and how Bacon had like to have been poysoned.
1687.
‘© Bacon—Good morrow, my good neighbours all,
Here I salute you great and small.
I’m come to run before you all
For gold and Recreation.
Pray then be pleased awhile to stay,
And you shall see us trip away,
According to the fashion.”
‘* WALKER—‘ Thou’rt welcome to me,’ Walker said,
‘T’ll run with thee till I be dead:
I ne’er was yet of man afraid,
And never yet forsaken.
Vet, I'll tell thee friend, what I doe think,
That if thou’lt of my bottle drink,
Then one of us full soon will shrink :
Thou’rt welcome to me, Bacon.’
* With your.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
‘© Port Stncs—Then hand in hand away they went,
Which was to many great content.
But Bacon followed by the scent,
Of some base cunning cheater
. Who gave him poyson ere he ran,
Whereby so many are undone.
. ¥ Yet for 10 pound with him he run,
Tho Walker then ran better.
‘© WALKER—‘I tell thee Bacon what I thinke,—
Tho it was I that gave thee drink,
It was not for to make thee shrink,
But rather to run swifter.’
‘© Bacon—‘In that thou art a cheater bold
T lay thee 20 pound in gold
Thou gave me poyson: for I’m told
That thou hast had a gifter’ (477z¢e).
“* WALKER—‘AII gifters I do deadly hate,
Though some did put it in my pate:
Now to repent it is too late,
Fools are so soon persuaded.’
‘** Bacon—‘ Now thou speaks true, I well may swear.
I'll have at thee again next yeare,
All thy partakers I’ll not feare ;
I ne’er but this time failed.’
‘¢ WALKER—‘ Thy challenge Bacon, I like well:
It to my master I will tell;
Then all the country like a bell
Will sound at our next meeting.’
“* Bacon—‘ My words I will make good, if I
Before that present do not dye.
Or, when wee meet, tell me ‘I lie’;
And that’s no handsome greeting.’
** WALKER—‘ Now to conclude, well met my friend,
Another race will make an end,
And I my dearest breath will spend,
For fame and reputation.’
“* Bacon—‘ If this prove true, I'll tell thee plain,
Then we’ll have all our gold againe,
And there thy name for ever staine,
I scorne thy ugly fashion.’
Tolan We) 1687-7
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66 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
“The Fishing of the River Amber, August 26th, by a few Derby-
shire Blades, who, after they had taken a cup of ale, sallied
out, resolving to turne the River out of its natural course,
thinking thereby to catch a dish of fish—no man to doff
hat-band, hose, or shoes, or any other apparel.
**(1) In the month of August last
When five and twenty days were past,
As I doe well remember,
Wee were a few of the joviale crew
And we went down to Amber.
(2) Major Wheatcroft led the van
And captain Chapman was his man:
All the rest came marching after
With spades and shooles and other tooles—
We made a mighty slaughter.
““(3) Then antient Newton did display
His gallant banner all the way
Saying ‘March my lads, let’s render
Lets never feare when we come there
To turne the River of Amber.’
““(4) Oh when we came to the Brook side,
Immediately we did divide,
But yet we did not wander ;
For with heart and mind we were inclined
To turne the River of Amber.
** (5) Then Sergeant Allen he stept in
And swore he’d venture bones and skin
Although they were but tender:
A dam he made, like one o’ th’ trade,
Which turn’d the River of Amber.
ce (6
Leftenant Beardsley brought up the reare
Who did no living fishes feare,
And like an old commander
He kept us close unto our work
Till we had fished the Amber.
‘© (7) Then corporal Tansley he stood by,
And Billy Towndrow being nigh
For fear of further slander,
They joyned hands in loving bands
Till they had laden Amber,
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 67
“© (8) With the help of Standers by
As Will, and Humfrey, John, and I
Who sadly there did render
The earth for clods which some call sods
Which turned the River of Amber.
““(9) There were many standing by
Who oft did shriek and cry
To see the fishes squander :
For very fear that we came there
To fish the River of Amber.
““(10) When the waters did wax low
You might the severall fishes know,
And where they had their places :
Mid roots and stones they swore by’s wones,*
And caught them by their faces,
‘“*(t1) From our hands the eels did slip:
About our feet the trout did skip,
With other fishes plenty :
But at the last, we caught them fast
And had a dish most dainty.”
Vpon Captain Millwardes march at Chesterfield, July 2, 3, 4,
5» 7, 9 (year not given) :—
“Tune —‘ Four and twenty Highland men.’
““ March on you gallant soldiers all,
With hearts of Resolution,
Against your enemies great and small
That breed our great confusion.
“* Beat up your drums brave soldiers all,
And let us now be merry,
And ready bee at every call
To follow our ould Harry.
““ His father was a Colonell +
A captain was his brother :
And he—a captain as we see
Where have we such another ?
* “© By’s qwones "= 6 By His (Christ’s) wounds :” now, ** Zounds!”
With this, compare ‘ Zoohs”/ 7.€., “By His hooks!”—the nails of the
cross ; an exclamation used by the people of Smalley fifty years ago, but now,
I believe, quite obsolete.—(Ep. )
+ Col. Milward, of Snitterton, died in 1669.
68 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
‘* Then march brave captain all along
Into yon Scotland Borders,
And we will follow you along
If you will give us orders.
** And when we come before their face
Then will we all be merry,
And put you into mickle grace,
Noble Captain Harry.
‘* Lieftenant now bring up your men,
Our captain’s now before us:
We'll make the Rebells quake for feare
For domineering o’er us.
‘“T can abide no flattering tongue
Let e’er a man so smooth bee
I scorn to offer any wrong:
So God bless Captain Boothbee.
bale FP
““Vpon the Victorious Conquests of M* Henry Wright when
he was Captaine :-—
“* Here lies the Body of one Captaine Wright
Whom none can equal whether by day or night :
For his great prowis and his valliant actes
Noe King or Prince or Knight could e’er him tax.
To tell you of his warlike deeds shall I
Extol his valour ?—Sir, I scorn to lie
For at that fight he was at Willoughbee :
He was commander of the whole partee,
And by his valour did so stoutly charge
That thorrough all he made his passage large.
At Ashby-de-la-Zouch he won the day
And took all prisoners—but what did run away.
Also at Barton-upon-Trent : There hee
Routed Prince Robert (Rupert), drove him the counteree.
At WINFIELD-MANNER I’m sure he was there
Entering the same, without all dread or feare.
Also at Naseby: there he play’d his part
And made them run, and glad with all his heart.
His fame was great at Horncastle’s great Race ;
For there he wounded many a noble face
With his good sword, and never-daunted steed :
Thousands of men that day were made to bleed.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 69
At taking of Nantwich he never shrunke
Till he had conquered Noble Generall Munke,
And many more besides the Garrison
Which he that day by strength and valour won.
His harness good was made of purest steele,
His horse more fierce than ever trode on heel;
For when his warlike heart was taken out,
A living serpent from the same did sprout
To the amazement of them all both far and near,
To thinke that such a Devill should be there.
But some may think I write as a deceiver
But you may now behold the same in Belvoir (‘castle’)
Wherein the picture (and it) may be seene,
To admiration both of Kinge and Queene.
Then Gentlemen now pray and never cease
That wars may end, that we may live in peace.
“ By me Leo: Wheatcroft.” *
“Vpon the Earle of Scarsdale’s race-horse :—
** When as my master mounted upon me
Then, like Achilles, you could scarce him see
He was so nimble on my back that I
Defied all Earles & Lordes & Knights me nigh.
As for the first heat,—did not I run well?
Yea, and the second too, you all can tell.
And were my tongue like Balaam’s Asse, then I
Would tell you true, how Kingstone he went by.
If e’er I run again in that same place
1 lay a thousand guineas that I win the race.
It is not he that gave the golden piece (prize or stakes)
Or he in Ireland, Scotland, France, or Greece
Should me outrun, had not my Mr staid me:
I am so vexed; I wish that he had flayed me.
But to be short, I’ll run the three heats round
With any horse that was upon that ground.”
rho
“Vpon the strange and admirable building of two Crows upon
Blackwell Church Weather Cocket Aprill 2, 1688, in Derbyshire ;—
“* Behold my friends what here I have set downe
(A stranger thing was never done in towne)
Thousands have seen—I know I do not mock.
* Apparently penned about 1680,
4 + Probably constructed in the ornamental scroll work usually attached to the
rod of the vane,
7° LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. .
On Blackwell Steeple, just on th’ weather cock,
Two crows have built their nest so neat and high,
’Tis thought no tree so tall beneath the sky,
But only the Palmeto—royal high,
Which far surmounts all other standing by.
Shee sits this month: the other brings her food ;
’Tis mighty strange, hard to be understood.
They carried timber to their nest so large
That both together bore an equal charge—
One by one end, the other by the other.
Such love scarce seen by father or by mother,
To raise a fabric for their young and needy ;
Tho’ th’ wind was high, they made it firm and steady ;
As men who lived near with eyes beholding
Saw them each day most neatly act their building :
All this is true and much in admiration.
There’s stranger things will soon appear i’th’ nation ;
To tell you one, and let the rest pass by—
A Parliament will sit, or else I fly.”
Titles of Anagrams, Lpitaphs, and other
Gleanings.
“On My old friend Thomas Low of Crich* :—
“© * Low’ was you borne, ’tis true what I here say,
Of parents true, on May the Twentieth day:
With joy and gladness when you first was seene,
It was just then Sixteen, eighteen.” (1618)
Appended to two anagrams, one upon his cousin Elizabeth
Wheatcroft, and the other on Rebeckah Boore, is a note that
they were written by him at Hockley, when he was just sixty.
Sep. 16, 1687.
Another is dedicated to an unknown friend (William Bonner)
who had sent him a suit of clothes.
* Thomas Lowe of Crich issued a ‘‘ Token” in 1669, inscribed thus :—
(Obverse) ** THomas. Lowre”
(Reverse) ‘OF . CRICHE . BvTcHER. 1699.”
(See Boyne’s Trade Tokens by Geo, C. Williamson, Vol. [.japad2my
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 71
Esquire Adderley* is referred to with gratitude for his generosity
to the ringers :—
** With that he gave us ale which made us sing
And when we went, we made our 4 bells ring.” +
“ Upon the birth of Hannah Crofts, daughter to George Crofts
and Troth his wife :—
“© O’th 12th of August before the font you bended
Rarelyt{ with witnesses you were attended.”—1627.
* Vpon the birth of Leonard Cowley, son of Giles Cowley§ and
Joan his wife baptized Sep. 21, 1637.”
““Vpon one James Yorke, author of a Booke of Heraldry.”
“A single acrostick vpon Robert son to Rob. Booth and
Alice his wife who was Bap. Mar 3, 1644 :—
** Rouse vp ould Friend and view y* christened name.
Of your trew birth, you never need fear shame,
Besides your gallant calling, you are of noble blood,
Endeavouring daily for to practise good.
Robert y" father (Booth) And Alice y™ mother
To tell your age, I scorn it for to smother.
‘* Baptized you were, (’tis fifty years and more)
On March the third I say in Forty four.
O pray now watch, and to your Saviour pray
To be prepared against your dying day:
Heaven be your guide to walk in th’ narrow way.”
* Probably Charles Adderley who married Felicia, elder co-heiress of John
Milward, Esq., and through whom he obtained a moiety of Snitterton with the
Manor house. (vz. Lyson.)
+ The church bells in those times were regarded more as means for village
recreation than as monitors of better things. Their dedication to sacred uses
was utterly forgotten. Happily, in every well-regulated church, these pro-
fanations are things of the past. Leonard, as will be perceived, considered
the belfry and the bells as his own, and himself supreme head of the ringing
fraternity.
+ Bravely or largely.
§ Giles Cowley and another purchased the manors of Ashover and Lea, from
Sir John Pershall, Bart., in 1648.
72 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
“An Epitaph :—
‘* Here lyes the Body of Jemima Bourne
The eldest daughter of a famous Knight—
Sir Thomas Beckingham,—his daughter born
By his faire Dame, Elizabeth, most bright,
Of Tolson towne in Essex, county faire.
This lady was unto a parson given,
And by her life and conversation rare
This relict now is made a saint in heaven.
Three score and nineteen years of age was she
As by her tomb appears in letters fine.
July the 19 her funerale I see
One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy nine.”
“An Epitaphe vpon the death of my very lovinge vnckle
Robert Norman :— ;
“© Here lyes a man who did provide
His coffin and his stone
For many years before he died:
His name is Robert Norman.
December he the Twenty eight,
Did goe from hence away :
He buried was in ’Seventy nine, (1679)
Who’s now returned to clay.
His age was four score years and five,
Before he lost his breath,
Besides three quarters of a yeare,
But now hath left this earth.” *
* From the will of Robert Norman, of Ashover, dated 11th November,
1678, which was in the possession of the late Mrs. Nodder :—
‘©The seaven pound bond which will become due to me from my kinsman
Abraham Norman, June 10, 1680, to be equally divided among the children
of my kinsmen Richard Hawley of Sutton, and Leonard Wheatcroft of
Ashover.
“To Richard Hawley . . . my ceiled bedstead in the parlour. To my
kinsman Edward Norman my ceiled chest at my bedside and to my sister Anne
Hawley, that chest in the parlor with the lock upon it. To my sister Frances
Norman the other chest in the parlor. To my kinsmen George and Robert
Norman 20 Still apiece. All the rest of my estate I give to my kinsmen
Richard Hawley and Leonard Wheatcroft the elder, and I make my kinsman
Richard Hawley sole executor.”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 73
“An Epigram on his Honour’s Birthday—Samuel Pierpoint
of Oulecoates in Derbyshire upon May 29, 1687 :—
** Then let’s with him rejoice with joy and mirth
That we have such a peer to tread our earth,
Who is the age (as Freak this day me told)
No more nor less—but 34 years old.”
“* January in the year 1693
I set the sycamore at Hocklee.”
“On my new adopted kinsman (cousin) Henry Hibbert, May
6, 1693.”
** My sister Jane Wheatcroft.”
“Mary Wheelwright Baptized Nov: 1, 1643.”
“A treble acrostic upon M' Thomas Morrey schoolmaster of
Matlock 1695.”
“Upon M" George Calton of London in 1695. Born at
‘Asher.’ Baptized June 21, 1671.” (See Lyson, p. Ixxx. and note.)
“An Acrostic vpon the Christening of my louing Friend
Mistris Lydia Bourne, who was baptized August 4" 1639.”
“Benjamin Ragg was borne December g . 1674.”
“* Rich was he wrapt, as I doe well remember
And right baptized the fourteenth of December.”
“Vpon the thrice noble & virtuous John Manners, Earle of
Rutland’s Birthday being May 29, 1696—aged 58.” (? 15, an easy
mistake to make from the local pronunciation of “ fifteen ’’—the
correct age.)
“ An acrostic to Abigail Brockshaw L. W. 1699.”
“An Elegie upon the death of my very good friend John
Milward Esquire and Kt‘ of the honourable house of Parliament
who departed this life September 14" in y® yeare 1670” :—
“© He was a lord Lieu-Tenant of the County,
Who at each muster he did shew much bounty.
He was a Landlord to his tenants kind:
But few like him about us now we find.
,
74 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
He was a neighbour good of sweet behavour,
Owning the poor as soon as them that’s braver.
He was a father to his children deare,
As by their learning, breeding, may appeare.”
“An anagram upon the death of George Blagrave clerk of
All Saints in Derby.” (Leonard greatly extols his skill in
ringing, singing, and the medical art.)
“* Rare in his practice, for Christ's sake cured many
Ever rejoicing when he could them save
Awhile from death—but now, he’s in his grave.”
“An Epitaph upon Captain John Lowe a Justice of the
Peace :—
** Lowe here a captain and a justice lies
Whose warlike actions sever won a prize,
Lowe loved his prince but seldom by him stood.
Lowe loved to fight, but not to lose his blood.
Lowe while he lived—poor people all did feare him
Lowe now he’s gone, they wish some fiend w* rear him
(for he gave nought at his funerall) ”
“On my very loving Friend Margery Beastall of Wensley who
died Feb. 1677.”
“ Another on James Beastall, of Wensley deceased —my brother
Poet.”
“Written for a friend (T. G.) to his Lady—Anna Toplady.”
“An elegy upon the death of Captain Henry Milward Esq
who departed this life at Snitterton in Darley Parish April 7,
1ooLs——
‘¢ Farewell deare friend, farewell deare friend I say,
Wilt thou go hence, leave Snitterton this day?
’Tis pity ! house with gardens bright and faire
Should now grow wild, because thou’'st left no heire.
Now farewell hawk and hound in Darley dale
Ffarewell faire world, thy blossoms are but frail.
He was a man not 40 years of age
Whose bloom is nipt, ended his pilgrimage,” etc.
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER, 75
‘An anagram vpon my brother Clerke—George Vernon of
Alfreton :—
‘* Grim death, why hast thou ta’en my friend away
England’s brave clarke (Cryer o’th’ market day)”
Vernon he was, of ancient name and fame
Which Earls Esquires & lords do honour much the same :
Right of behaviour; to his neighbours kind :
Kew equal him: he bore a princely mind.
O come my friends and mourners everywhere,
Now mourne with me for this my brother deare.”
6.
“Vpon William Seamell a young man who departed this life
July 23, 1688 :—
““ Meek was he here, and mild upon the earth
Eschewing evil, seldom minding mirth.”
‘“Vpon my cousin Helen Chadwick who died Dec. 30, 1693.”
“An Elegy on the death of my deare and loving Ffather Leonard
Wheatcroft, Yeoman, who departed this life at Ashover November
28, 1648 who lived a quiet and peaceable life amongst his neigh-
bours and family :—
. ‘ Was it the number of our sins O Lord
Our negligence? contempt of Thee? thy Word?
And all thy graces still bestowed upon us
Which did provoke Thee now to take him from us?
Was he too worthy deemed to tarry here?
We to enjoy him—his small children deare ?
. He was prepared ; had ’s wedding garment on
Ready to enter and receive the crowne
That Crowne of glory and eternity
Not subject unto mutability,” etc.
“Upon my son David Wheatcroft who departed this life
October 15" 1688.
“An Elegy vpon Elizabeth wife to Leonard Wheatcroft, who
departed this life March 3, 1688 aged 52. Buried in Ashover
Church Yard :—
. . “ Amongst my children thou wast a nursing mother,
Being their guide from one day to another,
Exhorting them to love and unity,
That they like brethren all might well agree,” etc.
76 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
““Vpon the death of my much honoured and very good friend
and Mistress Anne Woolhouse, who departed this life June 19,
1667. She was daughter to Gilbert Linacre, of Plumley Hall,
Esq. She was first married to John Parker,* of Lees Hall, Esq.,
and after his death to Thomas Woolhouse, of Glapwell, Esq., J.P.,
with whom she lived above 30 years, whose death he much
lamented, not only for his own great loss, but for the loss of
others, to whom she was most charitably minded :—
. “Her greatest fancy was to touch the skin
Of the decrepid swollen putrified & lame.
Let all men judge of her thrice noble fame,
For all her greatness she did not disdaine
To wash and dresse, to make them whole againe.
She, with her daughters, and her servants too
Made it their practice good workes for to doo.
If that they came both halt and blind and pained,
For all her cures, their silver she disdained :
Her answer was, ‘God give you health and grace
And now and then, pray let me see your face
That I your hungry bellies may well fill,
And clothe your backes according to God’s will.’
She was like Dorcas doing works of wonder ;
To name them all, my muses could not ponder.
At her departure she warbled forth this straine,
‘When Christ appears then I'll appear againe
Not as I am, but more in glory shining
With saints and angels all about me twining.’
These were her words. And so she lived and died
And now in heaven I hope she’s glorified.”
“An Elegie vpon my very loving friend Mistris Elizabeth
Chadwicke late daughter to the right worshipful Thomas Woll-
house Esq and wife to the right worshipful James Chadwicke
Esquire. She departed this life May 13, in 1670, and now
lyeth buried in the Chancell of Bolsouer, next to her mother
Anne Wollhouse.”
“An acrostic upon Robert Williamot Esq, chosen shireave
* ? Barker,
at eee
boa!
r
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. He
for ye county of Derby in the year 1671, and an ancient
bachelor :—
. ‘Like thing was never known or acted here
Lo, we shall have 5 sheriffs in one yeare
John Munday one, Sitwell, and this deceased,
A Cooke the next, the other not rehearsed,” etc.
‘““A discourse betwixt Death and Doctor Ouldham of Not-
tingham. He was a Surgeon Barber and Doctor of Physic.
May 3, 1675.”
“An epitaph of my aged Friend James Tricket who departed
this life Feb. 7, 1691. He lived 73 years.”
“An Epitaph on my loving and kind mistris Elizabeth wife
to Master Obadiah Bourne, Rector :——
“* Elizabeth, the mother of sons seven,” etc.
““Vpon the Life and Death of Master John Revill Esquire son
and heire to Will: Revill of Ogston Esq.”
“Vpon Edmund Nickson who departed this life Jan : —
** Nickson his name was, while he lived heare,
In Morton buried :* born in faire Cheshire,” etc.
““Vpon the death of William Revill Esquire, father unto John
Revill. Aug. 15, ’69 :—
“William Revell of Ogston Esq. dyed y® 15'" day of August, and was
buried at Sherland y® 17% day of August, Anno Dom. 1669.”—JZorton
Register.
“Upon Mistris Troath Hodgkinson who departed this life
October 11", 1678, and lieth buried in y* church of Ashover :—
(‘° A maiden kind”)
‘** Nature had framed her so in every part
Susanna like, both chaste in mind and heart.”
“Vpon that most noble & honourable Peer of England John
***Edmund Nixon Rector of Morton was buried y® 5" day of January
A.D. 1677.” —Morton Church Register.
78 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
Manners Earl of Rutland, who departed this life Sep. 29,
16709 :—
“© T wonder death, thou conqueror of man
Of woman, child, and infant,—but a span,
How dare thou come with thy bare bones in sight
Now for to take from us so great a wight,” etc.
. “He went from Haddon October the Twenty three
In ’79; at Botsworth now lyes hee.”
“An Elegy upon the thrice worthy and Right Honourable
Christiana, Dowager Countis of Devonshire, who departed this
life Feb: 18", 1674, and now lyeth buried in the Church of All
Saints in Derby in her owne sepulcher :—
“© Then come trew Mourners crowne y' heads with bayes
Let’s mourne thrice over more than 70 dayes
For this sweet Israelite. Oh what a blessed Matron
That to all women was a heaven’s Patron,” etc., etc.
‘¢ Then let’s not mourne, nor sigh, nor greeve, but say
Blest be the Lord who took this saint away
From foes, from friends, from tenants that will miss
Their loving Dowager, who sitteth now in bliss.”
“An Elegy vpon Mistris Anne Braylesford, of Senier, in the
Parish of North Winfeild in Derbyshire :—
** Long hath she breathed upon this drousey earth,
Enjoying pleasures of her noble birth:
She was of age when conquering death came o’er her
Full ninety six: no one could ever blame her.” . . .
“*Died April, 1692.”
“An Elegy vpon my loving friend Mr. Robert Parkes, who was
buried August 7, 1688 :—
‘© He was a Royalist most trew,
Engag’d i’th wars, now bids the world adew.
Rare for all vertues, rich in worldly wealth
Trew in his dealing, ever hating stealth.”
‘Master George Hodgkinson of Overton dyed July 16, 1692,
aged 75 :—
‘© He was a man that was a poor man’s friend
Oh, now he’s gone, who will them money lend?.. .
Kind to the poore, a helper of the rich,
I was one once—he help’d me out o’ th’ ditch,”
LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER. 79
“An Epitaph vpon Mary, daughter to M' Immanuel Halton
of Winfield Mannor (1692) :-—
“* Shee told her parents as I heare
That God Almighty loved her deare
Ffor when her dying houre drew nigh
She did so clearly signifie
That death did knock upon her skull,
Saying, ‘ Thy pitcher now is full,
Come haste thee from this Bloody Manner,
Ffor thou must beare thy Saviour’s Banner
Into the ffeilde of Paradise,” etc.
“An Anagram upon the death of M' Samuel Hodgkinson, who
was buried at Ashover July 9, 1680.”
“Vpon the death of Mt Henry Wright :-—
‘“ Right in his principles—a man of warr,
You've heard his valour, and have seene his scarr
Right were his dealings with his Lord and Master
I ne’er could heare he wronged him of a Teaster.”
“My Cousin Anne Sheldon’s Epitaph. Buried March 4,
1686 :-—
“Then let’s not mourne for her but praises sing,
Whose glorious triumphs doth in heaven ring.
Shee buried was on March the fourth ’tis true,
, In 1686, she bid the world adew” (adéeu).
ee a
‘““M* George Hodgkinson. Born Sep. 18, 1658, dyed June ro,
1687. :—
“Oh what a world of sorrows lived he in:
Death long agoe touch’t sinews, bones, and skin:
Gaping for him for 20 years and nine.
Known to us all; but now he’s paid his fine,”
“An Anagram yvpon M* Richard Gregory,* who was buried
Aprill 16, 1688 :—
‘“* Aye my dear friends, this of him I must say—
Right in his dealing was he every way.
Death gazed upon him & his wife & daughter
God knows in 7 weekes: Oh what a slaughter !
Ready they were prepared (although all young)
Ever to pray, and sing Hosannah’s song.”
* of Ravensnest in Ashover,
80 LEONARD WHEATCROFT, OF ASHOVER.
“Upon my loving friend Giles Cowley, who departed this life
March 7, 1686, aged 87.”
“An Elegy vpon my aged Mother Anne Wheatcroft. Buried
Feb. 12, 1692. Aged 87 :—
‘* Who e’er was hurt, if this ould Matron knew e
Haste would she make, and presently them view
Either in head or foot, or armes, or shoulder ;
A rare Chirurgeon and the poores’ uphoulder.
All that she did was done for charitee :
Come poor or rich, they all to her were free.
Rare were her cures, and what she did was sure:
Of this ould matron I shall say no more.
From us shee’s gone: I hope her soul’s ascended
To live with Christ ; for thousands she has mended.”
“My friend Margaret Cowlishaw departed this life Decem. 30,
1695.”
“My sister Charity Summers departed this life January 20,
1697. Aged 78.
. * You midwives all, that learned of her that art
Shiphrah & Puah, like them act your part.
Value no threats; whatever people say
Mind well that art, as she did night and day,” etc.
“© By mee Leo. Wheatcroft her Brother.
“*Jan. 26 Shee was buried.”
‘An Epitaph upon Master Richard Berresford, Doctor of
Divinity, who departed this Life March 3, 1694 :—
. ‘Doctor in Cambridge in College of S"* John,
I scarce in England e’er knew such a one.”
“Upon my old friend Roger Clark of Stretton :—
“*He was laid on his back July the 6” 1696.”
SI
UA of Sw Henry Vernon of HadVon,
By W. A. CARRINGTON.
of testamentary dispositions prior to the Reformation
period, when the chief concern of testators for the
welfare of their souls is testified by the ample pro-
vision and detailed instructions for that object usually contained
in the wills of persons of rank or station. In other respects
also, and more especially in regard to the distribution of articles
of household plate, jewellery, etc., as well as to references oc-
curring in it to Haddon Hall, and to bequests to members of
the household and others, the will in question will be found of
considerable interest.
The testator, Sir Henry de Vernon, Knt., son and heir of
William de Vernon, succeeded his father, who died 14th July,
1467, when he was found to be then twenty-six years of age.
(Zug.. p.m., 6 Edward IV.) This Sir Henry was governor to
Prince Arthur, son and heir of Henry VII. He married Anne,
daughter of John Talbot, second Earl of Shrewsbury, by whom
he had a large family. She died 17th May, 1494, and was
buried at Tonge, co. Salop. Sir Henry died 13th April, 1515,
aged seventy-four, and was also buried at Tonge, to which place
he gave the great bell of forty-eight hundredweight and six yards
round, “for the tolling of it when any Vernon comes to town.”
He was succeeded by his eldest son and heir, Sir Richard
de Vernon, then thirty years of age (Jy. p.m., 2nd June,
6
82 WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
7 Henry VIII., 1515), who married, in 1507, Margaret, daughter
of Sir Robert Dymmok, Knt. (mar. sett. 7th November, 1507).
Sir Richard de Vernon died 14th August, 9 Henry VIII. (1518),
and was buried at Tonge, leaving issue only Sir George Ver-
non, then ten years of age (Zug. ~.m., 16 Henry VIII.), who
was afterwards generally styled “King of the Peak.” Margaret,
the widow of Sir Richard and mother of Sir George Vernon,
married for her second husband Sir William Coffin, Knt., who
in the reign of Henry VIII. was sheriff of Devonshire, and
afterwards highly preferred at Court, being Master of the Horse
at the Coronation of Anne Boleyn, and afterwards one of the
eighteen assistants of Henry VIII. at the tournament of Guiennes,
in France, in 1519. At his death, in 1538, he bequeathed to
his master, Henry VIII., all his hawks, his best horses, and
a cart, and, leaving no issue, he conveyed all his estates in the
co. of Devon to his nephew, Richard Coffin, Esq., of Portledge.
His monument in Stanton Church is mentioned in ‘“ Weever’s
Funeral Monuments.” Sir William Coffyn and Margaret, his
wife, are described in various deeds in the possession of the
Duke of Rutland, at Belvoir, as of Haddon. Margaret, the
widow of the said Sir William Coffin, and formerly the wife of
Sir Richard Vernon, married, thirdly, Richard Manners, Esq.,
son of Sir George and brother of Sir Thomas Manners, after-
wards first Earl of Rutland, and died without issue by him in
1550. It is evident from the last marriage that a connection
had been formed between the families of Manners and Vernon
some years prior to the marriage of Dorothy Vernon, grand-
daughter of the said Margaret, with Sir John Manners. Sir
George Manners died 31st August, 1565, and was buried in Bake-
well Church, leaving two daughters and co-heirs, Dorothy, already
mentioned, and Margaret, who married Sir Thomas Stanley.
$n the ame of god Amen in the yere of o° lord god
M'CCCCC & xiiij the xviij" day of Januar’ in the yere & Regne
of Kyng Henry the viij the vj" yere I Sir Henry Vernon
Knyght hole of mynde & of body in goode prosperyte often
WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON. 83
tymes thynkynge of thys wrechyd lyffe Seyng by Sircuts of days
& revolucon of yeres the daye of deth to ffall whych nothyng
lyffyng may passe therfore of thys helthfull mynde thus I make
my testament, ffyrst I bequeth my Sowle to Allmyghty god and
to o' lady Saynt Mary and to all the holy Company of hevyn
& to blyssid Saynt Anne and to be dyfendyd agenst all wycked
Sprets (spirits). Itm I bequeth my body to be buryed in the
place at Tonge where I haue assigned my selfe to lye And for
as muche as w‘ good prayers and almes deeds the soule ys
deliu‘ed from eu'lastyng dethe & payne / therfor ytt ys that I
wyll and bequethe that a Covenable (fitting) preste shall syng
for my Sowle my wyffe Sowle my ffathur & Mothur & all my
Chyldern & all Crysten Sowlys and say dayly w' ffull offes of
dethe in the sayd Churche of Tonge or in the Chappell when
ytt ys made takyng for hys Sawde* C* yerely duryng the space
of v yeres next after my dethe & that iij Trentalls+ be sayd w'
-conuenable prestys the day of my burying yff yt may so be done
and ells (else) to be done afore my monythys mynd{ and ou’
this I wyll that vij Trentalls ou‘ the sayd thre w'in a halfe yere
aft" my dethe be sayd And of thys my testament afore wrytton
and after truly to be done I ordeyne constitute and make my
‘Trew executors Richerd Vernon my Sone and heyer Arthur my
son Antony ffitzherbart sergeant at the lawe and Sir Thomas
* Sawde. Hire; pay.
+ Trental. The service of thirty masses said for the soul of a deceased
person ; also the allowance to the priest for performing the Service.
‘© Trentalls, quoth he, delivereth fro penaunce
Their friendis soulis, as well olde as younge.””—
Chaucer's Sonynour’s Tale.
~ Month’s mind. This term is frequently found in old willsand testamentary
dispositions. Where mention is made of a month’s mind, anda year's mind, they
were greater or lesser funeral solemnities ordered by the deceased to hold him
in remembrance, and at which masses were said for his soul. The custom
ceased at the Reformation.
**T see you have a month’s mind to them.”
Two Gentlemen of Verona.
‘* For if a trumpet sound or drum beat,
Who has not a month’s mind to combat ?”
Hudibras.
84 WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
Rawson my Chaplen the whiche executors allthyngs afore wrytton
and affter motte (must) truly do as they wyll answere afore the
hygh Juge at the dredefull day of dome / Itt I wyll that my wyffs
bonys be taken vp and layde wt me when o' tombe ys made ther
as I haue appoynted / It I wyell that my sayd tombe and
Chappell be made w'in ij yeres next aftur my deceasse or erst and
the bettur and the more hon'able for the blode that my wyffe
ys comyn of / Itt I bequeth and gyff for Makyng of the sayde
tombe and Chappell C" Itt I wyll and bequethe that my sayde
executors haue CCC marks to purches x marks land or ells to
haue so myche owt of some Abbey or pryorye for the sayd money
in a perpetuyte and that to be gyffyn and to be imployed toa
conenable preste to syng in the sayd Chappell and to pray for
my soule and the soulys aforesayd and to say all manere servics
win the sayd Chappell and eu'y halyday to helpe them and
synge in the quere (choir) at the hygh masse w' suche other
ordynaunces as my sayde executors shall devyse for the sayde
preste for the well of my Soule and soulys aforesayd / Itt I wyll
that eu'y almys man and woman in the Almes hows at Tonge
haue the day of my burying xiij’ to pray for my soule and the
soulys aforesayd / Itin I wyll that ther be ij tapers Set apon me
one at my hede and a nother at my ffete w' a herce vpon me and
the sayd tapers or one of them to be lyght duryng the masse
whyle that ys sayd for my soule and so to contenve as longe as
my Tombe ys onmade / Ith I wyll that there be geffyn the day
of my buryall to prestys and Clerks as many as shall com to
my derige* and masse and eu'y preste viij and eu’y preste
w' an amyes (amice) xij’ and eu'y Clerke w'a Surples iiij* and
eu'y pore man and woman mate and drynke and j* that comyth
to my masse and requyem / Itm I wyll that yer be xij pore
men aboute that careon body of myne eu'y of them hauyng a
whyght ffriers gowne w'a hode accordyng to the same out ther
hed holdyng eu’ of them a torche in hys hande_ brennyng
* Dirige. A solemn hymn in the old English Church, commencing Dirige
gressus meos. Ut was part of the burial service.
a ee
WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON. 85
(burning) as long as the sayde derige and masse be in saying
and suche lyght to be sett abought my foull body as can be
thought be my executors worchypfull for me / Itt I wyll att
my monythys mynde that there be taken of the moste porest men
and as many as I was yeres of age (74) the day of my dethe
eu'y of them heryng the masse of requiem praying for my Soule
and other as aforsayd and aft’ the sayd masse eu'y of them to
haue conuenient mete and drynke and vy“ in redy money when
they haue dyned and then to go in to the place where I am
buryed and say v pater nosters vy Aves and a Credo for my
Soule my wyffs Soule and all the soulys aforsayd / Itm I wyll
that the lande in Rysshall in the County of Stafford whyche ys
the yerely valure of xij’ be made suer to the Warden for the
tyme Beyng of the College of Tonge and the prestys there beyng
to thys intent that the sayd Wardens and prestys there beyng
be bounden to myn heyres & myne executors that they shall
truly kepe my obbet (obit) and masse of requiem yerely the day
of my dethe and so for eu’ or ells to lose the sayde londe and
ytt to be att the wyll of my sayd heyres / Itt I wyll that the
sayd Warden gyff in almes aft" the sayd masse to xiij pore men
and women which shalbe at the heryng of the same masse beyng
none of the Almes hows of Tong haue eu'y of them j*, Itm I
wyll that the hows and prior of Stone haue in the honot of god
and saynt Wolfade C* that to be imployd to the hono' of god and
the sayde saynt to pray for my soule derige and masse / Itm I
wyll that the dean of Lichfelde vicars and chanons beyng resydent
haue x marks to say deryge and masse of requiem to pray for
my soule and to have forgyfnes of all maner maters that hath
bene betwixt them and me aswell in neglegence of tythyngs
as otherwyse / Itt I wyll that the abbote of ravcettur* and
Convent of the same doyng as aforesayd haue xx°/ Ith I
wyll that the prio" and Covent of lenton doyng as aboffesayd
haue v marks / Itmh I wyll that there be a preste perpetuall
* Roucestor, near Uttoxeter, a Priory of Augustinian Canons,
86 WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
syngyng and there abydyng in the Chappell* in neddur hadden
accordyng to the wyll of my grauntfathert there to serue god
Saynt Nycholas and saynt Anne and to pray for my soule my
grauntfathers soule my wyff soule and for all the soulys that com
of my sayd grauntfather takyng for hys wages all thos launds and
Tents whech Sir John Smythe otherwyse callyd Sir John peneston
latly hade duryng hys lyff that ys for to say the lands now in
the holdyng of Robert Bagshawe and Robert Wodruffe the
land in sekynton Tamworth Wegynton and Chelmardon/ Itm I
bequethe to the Churche of bakewell and to makyng of the Rode
lofte vj" / It I bequeth to my Chappell att Tonge my greate
and fayrest masse boke and a Chales which I bought and ys
of the olde facion / It I wyll that all the stuff remaynyng in
the Chappell att haddon contenew there styll except such as
I wyll gyff in thys my wyll or aftur / Itm I wyll that all my
detts as sone as they can be covenyently knowyn be payd ; Iti
I wyll that all my Boles and Ore my Son Richerd shall haue
and all maner peces of leede go to my executors to performe
my wyll/ Itm I wyll my eldest Son haue my Coler of gold
and also att eu'y maner that I haue and for beldyng of the same
all maner of stuff that belongithe to beledyng / Ith I wyll
that my sayd son haue my beste gowne and the remanent of myn
aray to be dystrybuted evenly betwixt Thomas Humffrey Arthur
and John my Sonnys and all other abelyments (habiliments)
* Reference is made to the chapel of St. Nicholas in a deed, still in exis-
tence at Belvoir, by which William Avenell, about 1170, made a partition of
his manor of Nether Haddon between his sons-in law, Richard de Vernon
and Simon Basset, who had married his two daughters and co-heiresses, Avice
and Elizabeth. By deed 18 Henry VIII. (1526), the Executors of the will of
Sir Henry Vernon, in fulfilment of his instructions, granted and surrendered to
Richard Rawson, Chaplain, the Chantry of St. Nicholas and St. Anne, in the
Chapel of Nether Haddon, together with the lands specified in the said will,
for his maintenance.
+ Sir Richard Vernon, Treasurer of Calais, Captain of Rouen, and Speaker
of the Parliament that met at Leicester in 1426, was born in 1390, and died in
1450. He married Benedict, daughter of Sir John Ludlow of Hodnet, co.
Salop. The insertion of the stained-glass window in the east of the chancel of
the chapel at Haddon is commemorated by the following inscription under-
neath :—
“‘Orate pro aiabus Ricardi Vernon et Benedicite uxoris ejus qui fecerunt
aio diii milesimo ccccxxvil. ”
WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON. 87
of warre to remayne in thys place at haddon except suche
as I bequethe in thys my last wyll/ Itt I wyll that Thomas
my Son haue my Chayne w'cros of golde that I weire dayly
and my son Humffry a cros w' stonys set in yt and a litle cheyne
and all of gold at the same cros / Ith I wyll that John my Son
haue the Cheyne of gold that my Son Richerd had at his mariage
and ells my sayd son shall not haue my best Coler of golde /
Ith I wyll that my doughter Margaret haue vij® marks to hir
mariage beyng maryed by the advice of hir wurchipfull ffrendys
and of goode and honest dealyng and she to fynde hir self
w' parte of suche money and land as I haue bequethyd hir
And yff itt fortune the sayd Margaret to deceasse afore hir
mariage then I wyll that hir parte which ys lafte and not spent
she to dispose ytt for the weyle of hir Soule / Ith I wyll that
my Sone Arthure haue five hundred Marks to his p'ferment
and my Son John a Thowsant pounde to purchase hym lande
or to get hym Mariage / Itt I wyll that my Son Thomas and
Anne his wyffe haue Ix weydors lx Ewes and Ix stone of woll /
Ith my son Humfrey and Alis hys wyffe asmoche / Itm
my dougther Mary and hir husband asmothe / Iti Mar-
garet Breton I woll haue xx stone woll and Ix Ewes / Itm
I wyll that my Son Richerd haue ij of the best potts gilde and
ij the best standyng Cuppys gyld the best bason and the best
ewer of Syluere and my godson hys son a litle Cruse of Syluere
w' a keu'e (cover) / Itth my sayd son Richerd shall haue ij of
the best Syluere disshes and my doughter hys wyffe one / Itm
1 wyll that my Sonnys Thomas and Homfrey and eyther of
them haue a pott of syluere of the best and eyther of them a
boll of Syluere / Ith I wyll that my Son Arthure haue one
of the litle potts of syluere and a boll of syluere w' a Keu'e /
Itm I wyll that John my Son haue the othur pott ffelaw (fellow)
to Arthurys and a boll of Syluer / Itm I wyll that eu'y one
of my sayd iiij sonnys haue a dyshe of syluere/ Ith I will that
my doughter Margaret haue a pott a boll of Syluere / Ith I
wyll that my doughter Mare haue a boll of Syluere a standyng
Cuppe w'a kew'e pcell (partly) gilt and a dishe of Sylu'/ lth
88 WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
I wyll that George my Son Humfrey son hau a litle Cruse of
Sylu’e / Ith I wyll that my son Richerd haue my ij best salts
w'.a kew'e and all suche plate as I gyff to hym to be and to
stand as heyer lomes to hym and to hys heyrs males / Itmh I
wyll that my other ij salts of the best the one of them to Arthur
and the oy" to John / Itt I wyll that the other ij salts the one
gylt and the oy’ chasyd pcell gylt the one of them to Thomas
and the other to Humfrey / Itm ij bassyns ij yewrys of sylu" the
one of them to Arthure and the other to John my Sonnys /
Ith I wyll that my lady Corbett haue a owche* of gold Sett
w' Rubyé and perelys whiche owche ys made losenge wyse
and a dishe of sylu‘ and the best goblett of Sylu' / Ith I wyll
that my Son Richerd haue all the hangyngs and beddys in
the new Chambers grete chamber wt the wedraughtt of the
same / Ith I wyll that my sayd son Richerd haue the bedds
and hangyngs in the Chamber callyd the arres Chamber and
the parlure vnder ytt and the hangyngs in the Hall and all
suche hangyngs and beddyng in the chamber where I lye my
selfe / Itr I wyll that my Sonnys Thomas and Humfrey haue
the hangyngs and beddyng in the Rows Chamber and hunters
Chamber evenly devydet / Ith I wyll that all that be
fetherbedds haue ij good pyllous w' berys (pillow-cases) and all
thyngs that appertenyth to a bed shetts and other of the best
as they be sett in order above / Itm I wyll that my doughter
Mary haue the Chamber ou" the yatts (gates) bed and
hangyng furneshyd as aboflesayd / Ith I wyll that my Son
Richerd and hys wyffe haue the beddyngs and hangyngs where
they lye them selfe ffurnesshyd as aforsayd and the Chamber
ou’ them my Son John to haue furnesshyd as other aforsayd /
* Owche, Ouch. An ornament of gold or jewels.
** Of gyrdils and browchis, of owchis and rynggis,
Pottys and pens and bollis for the fest of Nowell.”
Mss. Laud., 416.
** A crown on her hedde they han idressed,
And set it full of owches grete and small.”’
Chaucer's C. of Oxenford's Tale.
+ Wede. Clothing.
— or
CMD =
WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON. 89
Ith I wyll that my Son Arthur haue hangyngs in the Chamber
next that ou’ the yemen* Chamber w' all man‘ of thyngs
belongyng to the same ffurnesshyd as aforsayd / Itm I wyll that
my doughters Margaret and Mary haue the hangyngs and bed-
dyng in butterflee Chamber and the Chamber next to ytt evenly
devydet ffurnesshyd as aforsayd / Ith I wyll that my doughter
Alice chamber and the Chamber vnd* w' all the stuff in them
shall remayne styll to my son Richerd / Itm I wyll that the
grene Chamber next the Arras Chamber and all the stuff of the
same remayne styll vnto my Son Richerd / It I wyll that my
Son Richerd haue vj of the best Quoshions (Cushions) and
eu' of my Childern aft’ iij yff they wyll com so many to ; Itm I
wyll that my son Richerd haue ij chayres of ledder (leather)
all the brasse potts cadrons brochys (cauldrons and spits) pewter
vessells and all other vtensyles of howsholde natt bequethyd
to remayne styll / Itm I wyll that all ffetherbedds that I haue
bequethed eu' of them haue a counterpane of vardure (tapestry)
besydys the cou'yng they haue now and in lykewyse eu'y bed
that shall remayne in the place to haue the same and the residew
to John and Arthur / Ith I wyll that eu‘y one of my chyldern
haue a bordeclothe a Towell and a napkyn of the best and my
son Richerd to be fyrst choser and so aft’ as they be of Age
and for the Hall vj corse bordeclothys shalbe lefte and as ij for
my Chambur / Itm I wyll that all the Chappell stuff in haddon
shall remayne except that I wyll gyff any away / Itth the Resydew
of all my Napry (Linen) shalbe distribute evenly in itij parts
betwixt my son Richerd Arthur John and Mary / Ith the
hangyngs of the plure (parlour) ond" the grete chamber shall
remayne att the place of Haddon and all man‘ of houshold stuff
att Harlaston shall remayne there styll to the behoff of my
heyres as heyer lomes / Itm all such stuff of beddyng and
howsehold stuffe as I haue att London my Sonnys Arthure
and John shal] haue / Itm I wyll that all my seruaunts as I
* Yeman. A seryant of rank next below a squire; a person of middling
rank,
go WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
haue made a byll w' myne owne hands here in closed the one
halfe or all in redy money and ells the other halfe in Cattell
ou" ther hole yere wages whiche I wyll they have aft" my
deceasse whether that they tary or departe / Itt I wyll that
my houshold be kept to gether by the space of a yeare att my
Son Richerds charge of mete and drynke and yff any of them
wyll departe and go hys way myne executors shall pay them
ther wages besyds ther reward afore grauntyd / Itm I wyll that
my Son Richerd haue C" to se that he breke no parte of thys
my wyll / Itm I wyll that my Son Richerd haue xij Oxen xij
kyne and ij of the best wayns and althyngs apperteynyng to
them / Ith I wyll that my sayd Son haue C ewys C wedders
(wether sheep) and my best horse next the Churche* / Itm I
wyll that my Son Humfrey haue vj Oxen and vj kyne and my
doughter Mary as many / Itm I wyll that my doughter Margarett
my son Richerds wyffe haue Ixxx ewys to move my son hyr
husband that he breke no parte of this my wyll and also a paier
of beds of Coralet gawdet w' sylu’ and gylt to pray for my Soule /
I wyll that eu’y of my Sonnys haue a horse / Itmh the Resydew
of all my goods nott bequethyd my detts payde my Chappell
made and my tombe IJ wyll be evynly distributed betwixt my
sonnys Arthure and John forsen (provided) allway that my detts
be payd of the hole / It I wyll that all the blakeworke at my
boles go to the performyng of my wyll except the bole wallys
and as moche blakeworke as wyll keuer the blokkys of the bolet
* Customary gifts or Mortuaries to the incumbent of a parish church, claimed
on the death of his parishioners for the recompense of personal tithes and _ofter-
ings not duly paid in their life time, which, before the statute of 21 Henry
VIII., were payable in Beasts. After the Conquest a Mortuary was called a
cors-present, because the beast was presented with the body at the funeral.
So early as Henry III. it became an established custom ; insomuch that the
bequest of Heriots and Mortuaries were held to be necessary ingredients in
every testament of chattels.
+ A pair of Beads or Necklaces of Coral adorned with silver.
A pair of bedes, black as sable,
She toke and hynge my necke about,
Upon the gaudes all without.
Gowers ‘* Confessio Amantis.”
t Bole, to burn again properly. Boles are places where, in ancient time,
the miners melted and refined their lead ore,
WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON. gt
to brenne honest agayne / Itm yff ther be nott sufficient lafte
of my goods to performe my wyll then I wyll that myne executors
shall take ytt vp of all my Ore and mynes in eu'y place not-
w'stondyng ony bequest made before / Ith I wyll that Benet
and Elizabeth doughters to my son Humfrey haue C marks
which he owthe me / Itm to Mare and (sic) doughters to
my son Thomas C marks / Ith to my doughter Mare | marks
to the mariage of hir doughter yff god send hyr any / Itmh to the
doughters of my doughter Corbett which be vnmaryed | marks
evenly to be devydet / Itt to the Church of Pype Rudware
a vestyment the price xxvj* viij’ / Itt I gyff to my Son Richerd
a noy* (another) C" to begyn hys hows w™ for hys kyndnes that
he promysed to ffulfull my last wyll / It I gyff to the Churche
of Harlaston a vestiment w‘ that that belongythe to the same
price xl’ and a boke such as they haue moste nede to haue /
Itm I wyll that eu'y of myn executors for laboryng and executyng
of this my wyll haue for ther labo’ x" ou’ and above ther costys /
Itmh where the kyng that dede ys caused me to be bounden to
pay ix“ (£900) wherof iiij“’ ys payde and which some in my
conciens I ought not to haue payde or paye butt to haue
restitucon of that that I haue payd and so appereythe by a
byll assigned w' the hands of Edmunde Dudley And for asmuch
as this my wyll may be takyn doughtfull in many poynts therfore
I wyll that yff any Ambyuguyte Contrariositie or ony mysrehersall
or doubulnes be foundyn in ony of the Articles presedent of
this my wyll I wyll that ytt be int'pretate reformyd ordered
and amended by the advice of my sayd executors ij or iij of
them to whom I haue declaryd more playnly my mynde by
mouthe so that the same may be executed accordyng to the
trew entent and mynde of me the sayd Sir Henry / Itm I wyll
that Robert Tunsted haue C*/ It Martyn Eyer C*/ Itt Alyn
Sutton C*/ Ith John Neell C* / Itth Robert Neell C* / Itm
Robert Dakyn C*/ It John Ryse C* / Itt Raffe Downs v
marks / Itf Henry Carlton Cs / Itt Roger Bagshawe iiij marks /
Ith Homfry Barker iiij marks / Ith Thomas Lawley iiij’ / Ith
Richerd Vernon of Shyle x" / Itt Thomas Vernon vj! / Itm
g2 WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON, OF HADDON.
Edmunde Ellyote C’ / Iti Homfry Halle iij" / It Willm Bennet
iij" / Itt Thomas Coker iij' vj* viij’ / Itth to Roger Wagstaffe
xP / Itt Will Arculand xxvjs viij’ / Itm Raffe Bramall xxvj°
viij* / Ita to Richerd Gladwyn xvyvj viij’ / Ith Thomas Newton
xx° / Ita to Will Thornelegh xx*/ Itt to Richerd Hethcote
xxvj° viij? / Itt Will Ashburn xx*/ Itt Thomas Hechkynson
xx’ / Ith Roger Rodyard xxvjs viij* / It Jone Brokesop xx° /
Itm to Annes Sharpe xiijé iiij* / Charlys Kyrke C* / Ith Thomas
the childe of the Kechyn vj viij‘ / It Richerd Smethley xij°
iiij* / It to the shepperd of Cowdon x°/ Ith Thomas Browne
x marcs / Itmh Elizabeth Vernon xiij' vj° viij* / Itth Willth Stafford
iiij mares / Ith John Carte xl / Itt Will Eyton iiij marks /
Itm Sir ‘Thomas Rawson my Chaplen xx" / Itt Sir Jamys Mar-
shall C* Ita Sir Henry Shaw C*; Ith to Sir Roger Lyne x marks /
Itt Jamys Bargh C* / Ith Willfh Rose xl / Ith Willhh Bagshaw
It Thomas Longley xiij iiij? / Itt Richerd Wallwen xiij° iiij* /
Olrinshaw xx* / Ith Robert Browne xx‘ / Itt to by a Cocher* to
Bakewell Churche vj marks / Itm for mendyng Pynwall lawne
besyde Harlaston x marks / Itmh to my doughter my Sone
Richerds wyffe a pomaundert / Itt to Hameworthe wyffe of
Longysdon xxvj° viij’ / Itt to my doughter Mary a Ryng/ Itm
to pore peple xxvj° viij’ / Itt to by tymber for the belfry and
fflores of Bakwell churche as myn executors thynke moste for
the same expedyent And for the knowledge that thys my wyll I
the sayd Sir Henry haue set to my Seale thes wyttnes Arthure
Vernon Sir Thomas Rawson and Charles Kyrke wrytton the
day and yere above sayd / Itt I wyll that yff my Eldest Son
int'uppe my Sonnes Arthur and John of thos londs and tefts
* “ Cocula est vas quod libet ad officium coquince paratum.” (Du Cange.)
In the tower of Frencham Church, Surrey, is still preserved a fine specimen
of one of these old church cauldrons standing on its trivet in the tower
basement. They were used by the churchwardens for brewing church ales
and cooking for the village festivals.
+ Pomander. A perfumed ball, forme~ly carried in the pocket, worn about
the neck, or suspended to a string from the girdle, as a guard against infectious
diseases,
| oS owe 2 oe
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WILL OF SIR HENRY VERNON OF HADDON. 93
which I haue gyffyn them in this my last wyll aforesayd then I
wyll that Arthur and John haue all my purchassed londys in
eu'/ place duryng ther lyffs and my Son Richerd no parte
thereof
Proved in the Consistory Court of London, 5th May, 1515,
by Richard Vernon, Arthur Vernon, and Thomas Rawson,
Chaplain, power being reserved to Anthony Fitzherbert, Sergeant-
at-law, the executors named in the will. egéster g [/older.
ad So id)
94
Gleanings feom the Assbe Rolls for Derdy-
shive preserved in the Record Office, LonDon.
By Rev. Cuas. KERRY.
AHE earliest of these records will be found in a roll
of the assizes held in different counties (No. 1179',
ranging from Anno. 36 to 39, Henry III.
The rolls proper to Derbyshire extend from Roll
144 to 173 inclusive. The first of these (No. 144) consists of
nineteen separate skins, each about three feet in length by eight
inches in width, all sewn together at the head, like the leaves
of an oblong book.
It commences thus :—“ Pleas of juries and assize at Derby
before Gilbert de Preston and his companions, Justices Itinerant,
within the fifteen days following Easter in the 53" year of King
Henry, the son of King John.” (A.D. 1269.)
The entries are very numerous, written in a fine and much-
abbreviated hand on both sides of every skin.
TRANSLATION.
LITTLE CLIFTON.
Assize to ascertain whether Ralph de Montjoy* and Nic.
de Cubley unjustly and without judgment dissiesed Nich. le
Clerk, of Mackworth, of his free tenement in Little Clifton,
viz., of two tofts of land, etc.
* This S* Ralph Munioye was a witness to a charter in which Edmund
Crouchback confirmed to Rich‘, son of Henry Curzon, of Breadsall, some land
and a watercourse to Hadley Mill. Given at Tutbury a.p. 1286,
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(——~?)
The Prior of Repton charged Richard le Curzon with
depriving him of fifteen acres of after-math, to which he
was entitled for all his sheep for the whole season.
Richard said that the prior had no right at all to the
pasturage, for he and his ancestors had held the meadow
to their own use time out of mind. The prior had put his
oxen therein, and Richard had ejected them. The prior
was fined two shillings, but was afterwards pardoned by
the justices.
COLD EATON.
Henry de Appleton on his death-bed, yielding to the
influence of his daughter Emma, enfeoffed her with a
messuage and four parts of a bovate of land in Cold Eaton,
thus depriving Roger, his son and heir, of his lawful heritage.
Verdict given against the said Emma, and Roger restored
to his right, because his father died possessed of the same
after the term contained in the brief.
IBOL.
John de Ibol was charged with unlawfully diverting a
certain watercourse ‘in Ivelbrok” to the injury of the free
tenants of the Abbot of Buildwas in that place. The plaintiff
said that the water supplied his fishpond in Ivelbrook, but
since the diversion the pond was laid dry.
John said that the place where the diversion was made
was zot in the vill of Ivelbrook, but in /0/,* and that if
any diversion of the stream had been made in Ibol, it was
done by the abbot himself or his servants, and not by him.
The case fell through, and so the abbot made himself liable
for false clamour.
(ETWALL ?)
Hugh de Oakerthorpe and Alice, his wife, on the plea
of securing the dowry of the said Alice, appear to have
entered upon a bovate of land the property of Henry,
* Jéble, in Wirksworth.
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son of Richard de Z¢zzad/, termed ‘Le Chaplayn.” This
Henry was enfeoffed of the land by his father Richard
le Chaplayn, who died soon after, leaving the son in his
minority, and in the care of his Uncle Gerard de Etwall.
The jury said that Richard de Etwall, the father, enfeoffed
his son Henry with the tenement and delivered him into
the keeping of the said Gerard, and that afterwards the said
Gerard demised or sold the said holding with the custody of
his ward, and that Henry the heir afterwards alienated the
tenement, and not Gerard. Hence the plea for recovery
of dower.
SHIREBROOK.
Robert de Shirebrook, a tenant of Ralph de Reresby’s,
fet his holding in Shirebrook to another, and made a
distraint thereon to obtain his rent, and then charged his
chief landlord with unjust disseisure. Ralph de Reresby
was acquitted of the charge, and Robert was placed under
a fine for false clamour.
FFEREWYS.
Margery, widow of William Fferewys, claimed the fourth
part of a bovate of land in Fferewys, except one acre and
a messuage in the vill as her right by brief of ingress. Her
right was admitted by Adam le Sauvage, who was fined
for unjust detention.
BAKEWELL.
Emma le Wyse took up assize of new disseisin against
Ralph le Wyne of a tenement in Bakewell. As the case
was not proceeded with, she and her pledges Henry Morcel
and Alan Je Tailliur, were fined for non-prosecution. In
like manner, William, of the Cemetery of Ulecotes, and Alice
his wife, having taken up a charge of ‘‘ Mort Ancestor ”
against William le Arthur touching a holding in Hathersage,
did not prosecute, whereupon the said Alice and her pledges
Ingeram de Ulecotes and Adam le Harewerte, were fined
for the default.
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SMERHILL.
S' Hugh Meinill, of Marcham, James de Shirley and Peter
de Harestan, k's, were summoned to chose twelve more lawful
k* from the vicinity of Summerhill (Monyash) who would be
better able to speak the truth and make recognition in the
great assize between Robert de Buke and John de Smerhill
concerning the ownership of a messuage and ten acres in
Smerhill, and they elected Will de Montgomery, Will his
son, Nigel de Langford, Rob de Herthull, Thom de
Edensoure, Peter Tonky, Pet. Bagpuze, Hen de Bagpuze,
Rob. Lord Perer, Rob de Breton, Will de la Launde, Hen
Lord Bek, Will de Meynilly, Hugo de Meynilly, Jas de
Shirley, Rob de Melbourn, Rob de Markham, Pet. de
Aystan, and Walter Rybuf, who decided that John de
Smerehull had less right in the holding than the s* Robert
de Buke, but it was thought that John might retain the
holding in peace of the s* Robert.
WIRKSWORTH.
Inquest held to determine whether Robert de Camera
father of Robert Hervy, was seized in his own demesne as
of fee of one mess. and five roods in Wirksworth. Henry,
son of Robert de Cromford held it, who called to warrant
his son Roger, a minor. The charter of Robert de Esseburn
which they exhibited showed that Robert de Esseburn gave
Crumford. The case was suspended until Roger sh“ attain
his majority.
HASLAND.
Matthew de Kniveton and his wife Elizabeth complained
that Robert de Gildeford had unjustly deprived them of the
right to depasture all their sheep in one hundred acres of
common land in Hasland, which right they claimed by
virtue of their free tenement there. The said Robert had
unjustly included the said common in his “ View” or
“Visus,” as the brief stated, whereupon he was fined.
7
and granted the said tenement to Henry, son of Robert de
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REDLEY IN YEAVELEY.
Will. son of Michael de Langford, charged Robert de Muln-
ton, with depriving him of common pasture in 200 acres of
wood in Redley belonging to his free holding in Yieveley,
in which he had common for all his animals, except goats,
for the whole year-—six weeks in masting time excepted.
Multon, in his defence, stated that William de Muntgomery
had enfeoffed him with the common, but the jury decided
that William should recover possession of his common by
view of recognizance, and Robert was fined.
BREADSALL,
Ralph de Bagpuze, in a suit between himself and Margery
de Louk (Loick) concerning two messuages, 170 acres, and
four bovates of plough land, seven acres of meadow, and
ros. 1d. rental in BREADSALE, LOcCKOo, ALLESTREE, SMALLEY,
KippeEsLEyY, WINDLEY, and Norsgury, exhibited the King’s
Charter conveying to him all the aforesaid estates which had
belonged to Will de Breadsale, brother of the s* Margery in
Derbys.
EATON (? LONG).
Henry de Snelston, who took up a brief of “ Mort
Ancestor” against Loic, dau. of Walter, and Thom., son of
Hugo de Snelston, concerning three falings* of land in Eyton,
withdrew his suit, wherefore he and his pledges, Simon de
Clifton and Walter de Veer (cleric) were fined.
CHADDESDEN.
William de Herbergur, of Chaddesden, paid a mark to
have a written agreement with the “ master” (“cum magis-
tro”) of Chaddesden on the plea of land.
NORBURY.
William Fitzherbert gave a mark for a written agreement
concerning some land with Ellen, dau. of William de
Norbury.
* A ‘* faling” consists of as much meadow as one man can mow in a day.
Vide Du Cauge, ‘‘ Falenca Prati,” vel Falcata Prata.”
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Herbert Fitzherbert, of Norbury, gave 20° for a similar
agreement with William Fitzherbert, William de Herbergur
being his pledge.
HOGNASTON.
Alice, dau. of Robert de Hognaston, relinquished her suit
against Hugh, son of Robert de H., about + bovate of land,
wherefore she and her pledges, Richard, son of Leverich,
and Gilbert, son of Margery, were fined.
HASSOP.
Matthew de Hassop, who relinquished his suit of warranty
of charter against Roger, son of Peter de Lacy, touching
four acres of land in Hassop, was fined with his pledges,
Robert son of Avice de Hassop, and Roger le Wyte.
PYKYNTON.
Agnes, relict of Ralph le Butellcr, sought against the
Prior of Repton John de Wyllyemere and others, her reason-
able dowry out of a free tenement in Pykynton which
belonged to Ralph, her husband.
ROWSLEY.
Robert de Derley objected against Ric de Vernon that
he permitted his villains of Rowsley to make suit “ad mo-
lendinum proprium ” (held by) Robert de Rowsley which they
ought, and were accustomed to do. It was witnessed that
the lands of the s* Richard Vernon were in the king's hands
by reason of his transgression (probably against the king at
the Battle of Evesham, 1265), wherefore it was ordered that
if the s* Richard should redeem his lands, the sheriff should
summon him to the assize to be held at Lincoln on the
morrow of S. John Bap.
MAPPERLEY.
Simon de Arderne* on the 4 day (of the assize) placed
* Simon de Ardern received a grant of the Manor of Mapperley with market
fair and free warren there, anno 51 Hen. III., a.D. 1266. This attack on his
manorial rights took place within three years afterwards. From the / edes
Finium (see Journal xii., 27) it would seem that he married the heiress of the
Mapperley lordship, and that in 1276 he and his wife Agnes sold it for £2c0
to Thomas de Luthe.
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himself against Ralph de Crumwell (lord of West Hallam),
Thom. le Poor of West Hallam, Thom., his son, Thomas
West, of W. H., Richard le Poer, Henry le Low, Geoffry
de Jorz, of Radeclyve, Andrew de Alwerldton, Geoffry |
de Berdeby, and Geoff. de Chaddesden, on the plea that |
the said persons by force and arms entered on the manor
eS
of the said Simon, of Mapperley, and threw down and
carried away the pillory and gallows which the said Simon
had there by charter of the present king, and committed
many other grievous things to the value of too™ contrary
to the peace They did not appear, and Ralph de Cromwell
was attached by Ric le Welwychte and Ralph at the well. |
Thomas le Poer was attached by Rich. de Lamely and |
Walter at Oven. Thomas, son of Tho., was att. by William
the Millar and Henry, of West Hallam. Thomas West
was att. by Stephen at the Park, and Thom., son of Boote,
and Rich. le Poer were att. by Simon the Provost and Adam
of West Hallam, and all were fined. The sheriff was
commanded to distrain them by all their lands, and to
have their bodies here on Wednesday, the feast of SS. Philip
and James (May Day). As Geoffry de Jorz, Andrew de
Aleweston, and Hen. Low did not live in his bailiwick, the
sheriff was ordered to attach them if found therein, and
keep them in safe custody to answer with the others for
their fault.
IRETON. Assize Koll, No. 146, m.1., “LZ. 2.”
Derby, Wednesday next after Feast of S. James, Anno
4 Edd. J.
Maurice le Momer, the miller of Great Ireton, was seized
with a grievous sickness. All men thought he would die,
and he continued in this state a long time, until his mill
was almost forsaken. During his sickness he was visited
by William Hanseline and Hugh Prutefot, the former of
whom persuaded the sick miller to resign the mill into
his hands to use during his illness for the miller’s advantage.
GLEANINGS FROM THE ASSIZE ROLLS FOR DERBYSHIRE. IO!
Consent having been given, Hanselin took possession
without further seisin, and placed Prutefot therein to work
it for their mutual benefit. Poor Maurice having recovered,
found himself without his mill, and apparently without his
promised benefit, and appealed to the justices of assize
against his unjust dissiesure. The result is not recorded,
but the record closes with the questions ‘ Whether Anselin
was chief lord of the fee,” and ‘Whether Maurice could
legally assume his former rights.’’ Maurice was enfeoffed
of the mill by Hugo de Mersinton.
WHITTINGTON MOOR.
Margery, relict of John de Newbold, accused Robert
the son of Geoffry Dethic and Elena his wife, with Geoffry
Dethic, Geoffry le Soriant, Will. de Essoure, Ric., son of
Ralph de Wytinton, Adam Balle, John son of Matilda,
Robert his son, John Penke, Hugh son of Rob. de
Whittington, and Hen. le Ford, of having unjustly dissiesed
her of her common pasture in Whittington Moor. Geoffry
de Dethic responded for himself and others that he had
no claim in the s* moor, nor yet in the name of the said
Ellen wife of his son Robert, who was under age and in
the custody of her grandfather. (Her subsequent guardians
were Ralph de Coca (? Curzon) and Phil. de Colen.) The
charge was unfounded, and Margaret was fined for false
ciamour.
BREADSALL, (/to// 146. L. 3)
Geoffry de Dethic entered an action against Henry le
Curzon, Richard le Curzon, Geoffry le Provost, Geoff.
Fitzalan, Will., son of Rob. le Provost, and Rob. le
Charreter for unjustly dissiesing him of one messuage and
46 acres of land in Breadsall. None of the accused
appeared besides Henry Curzon, and the assize proceeded
against them by default.
Henry Curzon said that Hugo de Dun at one time enfeoffed
him and Johanna, his wife, conjointly, of the s* tenement,
&c., and that afterwards, in the 53rd year of Hen. III,
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he levied a fine between them in the same court before
Gilb. de Preston and his fellow justices concerning the
same tenement, &c., which testified that the s’ Hugo
recognized the said property to be the right of Henry and
Joan as those which Hen. and Joan had of his gift,* and
for this recognition Henry and Joan conceded to the s*
Hugo the said property. Holding the same to Hugo for
his life of the s* Henry and Joan, and the heirs of Joan, and
after his decease the property to revert to Henry and Joan,
and the heirs of Joan. On this acct he sought judgment
if the aforesaid tenement without the said Joan, who was not
named in the brief, could or ought to be drawn into
judgment.
Geoffry de Dethic acknowledged that the s* property
remained to the heirs of Henry and Joan by the s* fine,
but in fact he said that the aforesaid Hugo de Duyn (after
the said property remained to him for his life by the fine)
enfeoffed Richard, his son, and placed him in full possession,
by which gift and feofment Richard remained in possession
for three or four years. And he said that the same Rich*
afterwards of his good seisin enfeoffed Geoffry of the s* ten‘
and put him in full possession, and he exhibited a certain
charter under the name of the same Richard which testified
that Rich" gave and granted the property to Geoffry, and
also another charter which the said Hugo de Dun made to
Richard of the same property which similarly testified to
the gift of the same Hugo. And he said that by the gift
and enfeoffment of the same Richard he, Geoffry, was in
good possession of the s* tenement, &c., ordering, possessing,
cutting trees, and performing other works as was usually
done by those who held in peaceful possession, until the
said Henry and others ejected him. And so he put himself
on the assize.
Henry replied as he first said, that Joan, his wife, had
* See Vol. XVI., 168, No. 6 of the Breadsall Charters.
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right and fee in the s* ten., &c., and sought judgment if
(concerning the same ten. zwéthout the aforesaid Joan who is
not named in the brief) he could or ought to respond.
The jury said upon oath that in fact the s* Hugh de Dun
enfeoffed Henry and Joan conjointly w" the tenem' and put
them in full possession, and that, after the s‘ fine was levied
between Hugo and Henry and Joan before Gilbert and
his fellow justices at Derby in the 53 H. IIL, as is afore-
said.
And that in process of time (after that the s‘ tent remained
to Hugo for life by the s‘fine) the same Hugo dishonoured it,
and enfeoffed Richard, his son, with same, and by that
feofment Rich* remained in peaceful possession for four
years. And they said that Rich? afterwards, by virtue of
his peaceful possession, enfeoffed the same Geoffry of the
s* ten‘, which same Geoffry by demesne feoffment of the
s* Richard took his seisin of the s@ ten', and remained
in the same for 4o days.
And that the time in which the s* Geoffry was enfeoffed
was when Henry was at the court of our lord ¢he king ; and
that the men of the s* Henry afterwards came to the tene-
ment and took the sheep of Geoffry and shut them up until
they were liberated by the king’s bailiff, and they said that
(pending the plea concerning the detention of the s® cattle
against bail and pledge) Henry came into those parts,
and as soon as Geoffry knew this, he went to him, and
shewed him how his men had taken his cattle and caused
him as much loss and damage as the place was worth to
him, and prayed him to amend the transgression.
They said that Henry highly commended the taking of
the cattle and the other obstructions if they were efiected
on the premises. And they said that afterw* the s? Geoffry
sent to Henry his men, w' their carts, to carry firewood,
and that Henry w* not permit Geoffry ‘to carry the croppings,
nor to do any of his business on the said premises, whence
they said definitely that the aforesaid Henry and others
104° GLEANINGS FROM THE ASSIZE ROLLS FOR DERBYSHIRE,,
had dissiesed the aforesaid Geoffry Dethic of the afores*
tents., which he had unjustly put in his ‘‘ View,” as the brief
said. It is agreed that the s* Geoffry may recover his
seisin by view, and Henry Curzon and others were con
demned in a fine of tro*
ASHOVER.
Assize to determine whether Ralph de Reresby, father
of Robert, was seised in his demesne as of fee of one mess.
and 74 bovates of land in Ashover at the time of his death,
which Richard, son of the s* Ralph, now holds, who came
and said that his father a long time before he died enfeoffed
him w" the holding afores", so that his father was not in
possession at his death. And he said that the afores®
Robert, who now took up this assize, confirmed the s?
holding to him by his charter which he exhibited, and which
witnessed to his statement.
BREADSALL.
Assize to recognize if Samson de Dun and Geoffry
de Skefcingtun had dissiesed Robert de Ferrars of
his holding in Breadsall after seisin, whence the plaint of
dissiesure, viz., of one messuage, 15 tofts, 2 carucates, and
24 bovates of land, two water mills, 4 acres of wood, two
shill. rent, and the rent of one 1 lb. of pepper per ann.
And Samson and Geoffry came. And Geoffry said that he had
done no injury or dissiesure, because he said he had ingress
in the s* tenem‘ given him by James de Audeley, who had
enfeoffed him of the premises, and who was not named
in the brief. And he sought judgment touching Ferrars’
brief. And Samson said that he too had neither done any
injury nor dissiesure, because the afores* Rob. de Ferrars,
between the two battles of Lewes and Evesham, commanded
him (Sampson) to send him his palfrey which he had in
hand; and because Sampson. would not send his palfrey
to him, the same Earl sent his men to William de Bredesalle,
who by order of the same Earl frightened him from the s*
tenement, and carried him away in a certain close corn van
*
ee
GLEANINGS FROM ‘THE ASSIZE ROLLS FOR DERBYSHIRE, 105
unto a certain hermitage. And the Earl held the tenement
for a long time. He afterw“ gave it to Robert de Stredleye,
who held it for some time in his own hand, and subsequently
Stredly gave the holding to Hugo de Dun, who afterwards,
by the assent and will of the s* Robert de F., together
w" Nich de Maraham, the earl’s steward, and Matthew
de Kniveton, who had been assigned for this purpose, placed
the said Samson in possession of the holding aforesaid at
the time in which the said Robert de Ferrers was arrested
at London by the Earl of Leicester.
(Zhe remainder ts illegible and imperfect.)
TIDESWELL. Ao// 147 m. A. 1. Anno g Ed. J.
Assize to determine whether Geoffry Tydeswelle father
of Thomas Tydeswelle was seised in his demesne as of
fee of one messuage and eight acres of land in Tydeswelle
“on the day of his death, which is now held by Hugh, son
of Roger, who came and said he was not able to answer
to this brief, because Agnes his wife was enfeoffed of the
land at the same time as Hugo, and this is not named in it,
whence he sought judgment.
BREYDESTON.
Assize to recognize if Henry de Aston and Alice his wife
unjustly disseised Nicholas son of Elias de Breydeston of
his free tenement in Breydeston after judgment. The jury
said they had unjustly disseised Nicholas of the rent.
SHIRLAND.
John de Bek sought against Reginald de Grey his mght
and heritage in the manor of Shirland w" the appurts. And
he said that a certain Hugh his ancestor was seised in
his demesne as of fee and right in the time of his father,
and in the time of King Richard, relative of the
present king. And from the said Hugh (because he died
without heirs) to a certain Henry as brother and heir, and
from this Henry to Walter as son and heir, and from Walter
to this John de Bek, the petitioner, as son and heir, and
he alleges such to be his right.
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Reginald, having put himself in the great assize, Thomas
de Moungoye, John Fannell, Henry FitzHerbert, and Henry
de Appleby, four knights, were summoned to choose the
twelve jurymen, and they elected Ralph de Grey, Ivo de
Gousell, Robert Sacheverelle, Ralph de Waddesley, Hugh de
Strelley, Simon Basset, Alfred de Sulney, Geoffry de Gresley,
John Grim, Roger de Yerkington, John Fannell, Henry
FitzHerbert, Hen. de Appleby, John de Hotham, and
Richard de Scatton. Afterwards it was recognized, and
John paid for license of agreement, and he had the deed.
And Henry recognized that he owed to John £100, of
which he should pay at the feast of S. Michael in the roth
year of the present king (now the ninth) 50 marks, and fifty
more the following Easter, and at Michaelmas next following
50 marks, and in case of failure, the sheriff to make distraint
of his chattels and land. And especially he found these
pledges, Roger de Grey and Robert de Cateshal, who them-
selves, as principal debtors, and each of them, recognized
that unless the aforesaid Henry paid the said money at
the aforesaid terms, the said sheriff of Derby should destrain
upon the lands and chattels of the said Roger, as well
as of the said Robert.
BREADSALL.
Henry de Ireton and Philippa his wife, and Isabella
her sister, sought against John de Ferrars one carucate of
land with the appurts. in Braydeshale which Robert de Dun,
great grandfather of the said Philippa and Isabella (whose
heirs they are), gave to Sampson de Dun and the heirs
of his body, and which, after the death of Sampson, ought
to revert to Philippa and Isabella according to the form
of the grant. And John de Ferrers came and paid half
a mark for licence of agreement, which was that Henry
and Philippa and Isabella should recognize the aforesaid
tenement with all the lands which the same John held in
the s* vill on that day, viz. on the morrow of the close
of Easter, anno 9 Ed. I, should be the right of the said
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John, and those they released and quitclaimed for themselves
and their heirs to the aforesaid John and his heirs for ever.
Reginald de Grey, Thomas de bray, Thom. Meverell,
Thomas Ffolejambe, and Ralph de Monioye undertook to
be bound for the aforesaid John to the said Henry Philippa
and Isabella in roo marks, whence they would pay to him
a moiety within 15 days from Michaelmas in the present
year, and another moiety within 15 days after the following
Easter, and unless they did so, the sheriff should destrain on
their lands and chattels. And besides, they had the writing.
BREADSALL, (i. “ A. 2” i dorso.)
Henry de Ireton and Philippa, his wife, and Isabella, her
sister, sought against Henry, son of Gilbert de Chaddesden,
a messuage and a moiety of a virgate of land with the appurts.
in Breydeshale. And against Alan, the clerk of Breydeshale,
a messuage and 16 acres of land w™ the appurts. in the same
vill. And against Richard le Dun one messuage and ——
acres of land in the same vill. And against John, son of
Geoffry de Skefcintun, 5 tofts, 4 virgates, 60 acres of wood,
and 13° 4" rent w” the appurts in the said vill which Robert
de Dun, great grandfather of the said Philippa and Isabella,
whose heirs they are, gave to Sampson de Dun, and his
heirs issuing from his body, and which, after the death
of the s* Sampson, should revert to the s* Philippa and
Isabella according to the grant, because the said Sampson
died without heirs issuing from his body. They said that
their great grandfather, Robert, died seized of his demesne
as of fee and right in the time of K. Henry, father of the
present king.
From the said Robert the right of reversion extended
to Roger as his son and heir, and from him to Roger as
his son and heir, and from this Roger to Margery as his
daughter and heiress, and from Margery to Philippa and
Isabella as her daughters and co-heiresses, whence the suit
was produced.
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morLEY. Av// 147 m. A 3. Anno 4 Edward [. A.D. 1276.
(Loveday Chief Justice.)
The assize came to recognize whether Richard de Morley,
the father of Nicholas de Morley, was seised in his demesne
as of fee of 2 acres of land w™ the appurts. in Morley on
the day of his death, which Hugo son of Roger de Morley,
holds, who came and said he was not able to respond to
this brief because he did not hold the zo/e of the said
land, because John le Low holds half an acre of it, and
that if it was agreed by the assize that he should hold the
whole, then he would answer for the other. And he said
that the aforesaid Richard, father of the said Nicholas,
whose heir he was, did not die siesed of the aforesaid
tenement in his demesne as of fee because he said that
Richard a long time before his death enfeoffed him of the
same, and concerning this he placed himself upon the
assize.
(On the same skin a little lower down.)
KIRK HALLAM.
Richard son of Hugo de Morley, and Walter his brother,
sought against Richard de Grey a messuage and a mill,
10 tofts, 134 bovates, 45 acres of land, and 4o acres of
wood in Kirk Halum, to which the s* Richard de Grey
had not ingress unless by William de Grey, to whom Hugo
de Morley leased it, who on that account unjustly and
without judgment disseised the said Richard son of Hugo,
and Walter his brother, after the assize. Verdict for
Richard and Walter.
KIRK HALLUM.
Assize to recognize if Simon brother of William, the son
of Simon Baret, was seised of his demesne as of fee of 1
toft, and 26° 8* rent, w'" the appurts. rent in Kirchalum
on the day of his death which Richard de Grey holds.
William paid a mark for licence of agreement by pledge
of Gilbert his brother, and it is agreed in suchwise that
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the s* Richard shall recognize the s* tenement to be the
right of the s* William; and the s* rent he released and
quit claimed concerning himself and his heirs for ever;
and for this, the s* William conceded the said toft to Richard
and his heirs for ever.
TADDINGTON.
Nicholas Herigand and Margery his wife sought against
Richard de Morley and Joan his wife, 1 mess. and 30 acres
w" the appurts. in T'adington, as his right by brief of ingress.
Nich. and Marg. recognized that they owed to Richard
and Joan 16 marks, of which they paid down four, and of
the rest they would pay a moiety at the feast of S. John
Bap. next future, and another m. at the feast of the
annunciation of the B. V. Mary.
RISLEY.
Assize to recognize if Eustace de Morteyn father of
William de Morteyn was seised in his demesne as of fee
of roo acres of wood w" appurts. in Rysele on the day of
his death which Robert Sacheverell holds, who came and
said nothing; wherefore the assize remains.
DOVEBRIDGE.
Ralph de Boys, who took up a brief of assize of New
Dissiesin against Robert, vicar of the Church of Douburg,
is not present, wherefore he and his pledges of prosecution
are in mercy.
EADSALL,
Nicholas Keys who took up a_ brief of agreement
against Geoffry de Skeyfcyngton concerning a tenement in
Breydeshale, is not present, wherefore he and his pledges
of prosecution are in mercy, viz., John Dewe and John
de Eton.
MORLEY.
Nicholas son of Richard de Morley, sought against Hugo
son of Roger, the son of Roger de Morley, 1 bovate of
land w" the appurts. in Morley.
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Roger de Morley, grandfather of the aforesaid Nicholas,
whose heir he is, was seised in his demesne as of fee at
his death. And Hugo came and defended an unjust
injury, and well defended that the said Roger of whose
seisin, &c., did not die seised of the said lands in his
demesne as of fee because, he said that the same Roger
a long time before his death enfeoffed him the s* Hugo,
and placed him in possession of the same, and concerning
this he placed himself on the country.
CHATSWORTH. (7. 80.)
Ralph le Wyne fined 20” for many defaults. He was
summoned to respond to Richard de Chattesworth for
the rent of a tenement held of him in Chatsworth, viz.,
300 acres of moor, and pasture, and 4o acres of heath,
by fealty and the service of 20% per annum. Eight years
had transpired since Ralph did fealty and service, and the
holding had deteriorated to the value of roo shillings.
SNELSTON. (7. 4. 10.)
Roger, parson of the chapel of Snelston.
BENTLEY. (7. A. 11.) Wapentake of Appl-tre—Loveday justice.
Robert de Oliver and Roger, son of Geoffry, slew Robert
de Etewell in the open fields of Bentley and fled. Both
of evil report. Roger had chattels worth 1o*, but Robert
had none. Agnes wife of Robert de Etewell came not,
nor was she of evil report. She was attached by Peter
son of Robert de Haddon, and John son of William de
Brocton. No Englishry; but the murder thrown on the
Wapentake. Roger son of William was in the Frank
Pledge of Haddon, but they had him not (in charge).
Wherefore in mercy.
BRACKENFIELD. (7. 4. 12.)
Nicholas, son of Robert de Brakentheyt, struck Richard
le Kyng in the vill of Brakentheyt with a certain heavy
axe (used by woodcutters) so that he died straightway. The
person who first found the body is dead. Nicholas, a man
= ae ee ee » ae
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of evil report, at once fled. Wherefore he is without,
and an outlaw. His chattels are worth 3°, for which the
sheriff will answer. And the vills of Brakentheyt, Stretton,
and Wyngelwrth on the plea of the valuation of the said
chattels are in mercy.
STANLEY.
Agnes daughter of Roger de Coventry placed herself
in the church of Staneley, and acknowledged herself to be
a common thief, and abjured the kingdom. Chattels worth
4°, for which the sheriff will respond.
BENTLEY AND BLACKWELL.
Thomas, son of the parson of the church of Normanton,
and Ranulph Seuche slew Ranulph le Poer* in the open
fields of Bentley and immediately after the deed placed
themselves in the church of Blakewell, and acknowledged
the deed, and abjured the kingdom.
DUFFIELD FOREST. (7. A. 16.)
Thomas, a clerk of Southwell, slew William, vicar of
Pentrich, in the Forest of Duffield and straightway fled.
He is of ill repute, wherefore he is estranged and an outlaw,
He has no chattels. His Frank Pledge is not known,
because he is extraneous.+
HOLLINGTON IN LONGFORD. (”. A. 11.)
Malefactors unknown came in the night to the house of
Julian de Fulford, and entered it, and slew a certain Hugo
whom they found there. The discoverer came and is not
of ill repute. No Englishry. Judgment of murder thrown
on the Wapentake, and Julian de Fulford and Avice his
dau., and William de Holynton were attached for that
being present, they came not. Julian was attached by
William de Croft of Holynton, and Gilbert de Ednaston
and Avice by Robert de Holynton, and Will. de Holynton
* See Journal, vol. xiv., 51.
+ This entry is from Ro. 152 which gives a more complete record of the
transaction. This vicar precedes those given in the ‘* Churches of Derbys.”
I1i2
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by William Wyldy of Thurkeston and William Bars of the
same, who now had them not in custody, wherefore in mercy.
And the villagers of Holynton, Langeford, Siresley, and
Edwaston did not come to the coroner’s inquest, wherefore
in mercy.
OSMASTON.
Henry Dauncelevedy slew Serlo de Braylesford with a
staff in the vill of Osmundeston, and at once fled. He is of
bad repute. Chattels 30° The jury concealed the s*
chattels. In mercy. He was in the Frank Pledge of
Osmundeston which hath him not., In mercy.
MARSTON.
Robert, son of Ralph de Merston, lying under a certain
stack of hay in the vill of Merston, a certain part of the
hay fell upon him and so oppressed him that he died.
Judgment, death by accident. Hay valued at 2* whence
the sheriff will respond. And because the Prior of Tutbury
took the aforesaid “‘ Deodand” without warrant, he is in
mercy. And the 12 jurymen concealed the aforesaid
Deodand, wherefore they are in mercy. And the vills of
Merston, Howe, Histon, and Wigginton made valuation of
the s? Deodand. In mercy.
ILDERSLEY.
Henry son of Walter de Ildersley was oppressed in a
certain marlpit in the open field of Ildersley, and the
vills of Bentley, Attelewe, Hilton, Miseley, and Ockeley
did not come to the coroner’s inquest. In mercy.
DOVEBRIDGE.
Philip de Coleshill and Alice de Beaurepayr placed them-
selves in the church of Douebrigg and acknowledged them-
selves to be thieves, and abjured the kingdom. No chattels,
but they possessed 2° The vill of Douebrigg in mercy for
concealment.
COWLEY,
Adam de Bent of Cowley was struck by a certain tame
stag in the park of Cowley, and straightway died. Value
anil
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of stag, 3° William de Montgomery took the Deodand
without a warrant. He is in mercy.
SOMERSALL.
Geoffry son of Nicholas le Charecter slew Will Wildegos
in the vill of Somersale, and at once fled to the church
of Douebrigge, and owned the deed, and abjured the kingdom.
Chattels worth 2* He was in the Frank Pledge ot Somersal,
but they have him not (in custody).
MERSYNTON.
Lonetta de Mersington was found dead as if perished
by cold in the open field of Mersyngton. Robert Osborne
first found her. He is of good report. He came not,
nor anyone else. He was attached by Walter Blake of M.
and Thomas son of Geoffry of the same.
TADDINGTON.
Robert son of Richard de Taddington slew Robert
Lambard, and was at once captured and taken to the prison
of Nottingham, and afterwards replevined by the king’s
precept until the coming of the justices by Thom. atte
Lydgate, and Hugo de Arborals of the same.
DARLEY (DALE).
Hugo Textor placed himself in the church of Darley,
and confessed that he had slain Thomas Quenyld, and
abjured the kingdom before the coroner. Chattels iij*
He was in the Frank Pledge of Nicholas de Wakebrugge
who now had him not. And the r2 jurymen concealed
a certain part of the said chattels—wherefore they are in
mercy. And the vills of Darley, Nether Haddon, and
Wynster, on the plea of valuation of the afores* chattels
before the coroner, are in mercy.
MEMORANDUM.
Received of John de Hetham of Bakewell, formerly
bailiff to the Queen, for the messuage of Juliana la Waleske*
viij. li. (8,£.)
* Probably of the Wenunwin family of Ashford-in-the-Water.
8
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STANTON.
Adam formerly servant of Richard le Ragged fough
with Henry de Stanton Leghes, and wounded him in the
thigh with a sword in the vill of Stanton, so that in three
weeks he died of the wound. Adam was captured by a
certain Lenham, constable of Peak Castle under Roger
le Estrange, and imprisoned there. And afterwards he
escaped from that prison, and judgment of evasion was
passed upon Roger le Estrange, custodian of the same
castle for our lord the king.
HERTHILL.
William de Middleton placed himself in the church of
Herthill, and confessed himself a thief, and received John
Bolax, and John (son of the chaplain of Taddington), a
robber, and abjured the kingdom before the coroner. And
because the vill of Herthull did not take him, they are in
mercy. He was in the Frank Pledge of Middleton in the
Wapentake of Wirksworth, but they have him not. John
Bolax and John son of the chaplain of Taddington,
are extraneous and outlawed.
CONKESBURY.
Malefactors unknown were lodged in the house of a
certain Emma de Conkesbury, and rose up during the night
and killed Alice, the daughter of Emma, and at once fled.
It is not known who did the injury, and because the villagers
of Conkesbury did not make suit after them, they are in
mercy.
NETHER HADDON.
John son of William Cook of Nether Haddon, grievously
suspended himself in the wood of N. H. No other being
there of evil credit, judgment of felo-de-se was passed.
Chattals 15>) 125 qe.
HOPE.
Alan le Serjant of Hope slew Richard son of Abuse
with a certain knife, and placed himself in the church of
Hope, and acknowledged the deed, and abjured the kingdom.
GLEANINGS FROM THE ASSIZE ROLLS FOR DERBYSHIRE, 115
He was in the Frank Pledge of Geoffry son of Brun of
Hope, who hath him not. In mercy.
ASHOVER.
The Wapentake of Scarsdale came by twelve jurors.
The jury presented that Henry son of Gilbert de Essoure
quarrelled with Richard the son of Emma of Stretton, and
wounded him in the belly with an arrow in the vill of
Essoure, so that he died the fourth day after. Henry fled
at once. He is of evil report. His chattels are valued
at 71°, for which the sheriff will answer. And Agnes, the
dau. of Richard, was attached, because being present, she
came not, nor is she of evil report. She was attached by
Henry Netecocks of Wedethorp and Ralph le Bayliff of
Bokton, who have her not. In mercy. And the vills of
Essoure, Wingworth, Brackenthweyt, and Sutton are in
mercy on the plea of valuation of chattels. And the 12
jurymen concealed a certain part of the said chattels. In
mercy. And Henry was in the Frank Pledge of the vill
of Essoure, who now have him not. In mercy.
PILSLEY.
William le Westreys of Pyllesleye slew Will. son of Robert
de Morton with a hatchet in the vill of Pilsley, and immedi-
ately fled. He is of ill repute. Chattels 6" o4° He had
free land one year valued at 7°, for which the sheriff will
answer. His moiety of time in the land was valued at 6°
He was in the Frank Pledge of Pillesley, but they have
him not. In mercy. Roger son of Code of Pillesley, Roger
son of Hawys of the same, Thomas son of Robert Geoffry
his brother, and Alice wife of Thomas Westreys, were
attached, because, being present, they came not, nor were
of evil repute, wherefore they are acquitted: and because
they took not the s* William they are in mercy. The
jury made no mention in their verdict of the said Roger
and others, wherefore they are in mercy. The vills of
Morton, Steynesby, Tybeshell, and Shyrlonde, on the plea
of the valuation of the s@ chattels, are in mercy.
116 GLEANINGS FROM THE ASSIZE ROLLS FOR DERBYSHIRE.
ALFRETON.
Hugh de Somercotes, smith, placed himself in the church
of Alfreton, and acknowledged that he slew Gilbert de
Riddings, and abjured the kingdom before the coroner.
No chattels. The vills of Alfreton, Wynefeud, and Penkes-
ton came not to the coroner’s inquest, wherefore they are
in mercy. It was afterwards testified by the jury that the
said Hugh was placed in straits in the last iter, and out-
lawed in the country because of his contumacy in the
King’s suit on account of the aforesaid death. He was
very much commiserated in this county after the said outlawry
was promulgated. The whole county was in judgment be-
cause they had not taken him.
MORTON.
Richard Carter and Alice de Oymont were killed with
a cart in the vill of Morton. Value of the horse and cart
8*, and the villages of Steynesby and Morton are in mercy
on the plea of the valuation of the said Deodand.
SOUTH WINFIELD.
Nicholas Vaccarius (cowman) fell from a certain oak
to the ground in the vill of Wynefeud so that he died.
Judgment —accidental death. Value of the oak 18%, and
the vills of Alfreton and Suth Normanton are in mercy
on the plea of the valuation of the said Deodand.
EGGINTON.
Malefactors unknown slew Henry provost of Findern
on Eggington Heath and fled. Murder on the Wapentake.
The vills of Findern and Willington did not come to the
inquest. They are in mercy.
BETWEEN DERLEY AND LANGLEY.
It was presented that as Robert de Meynil and Richard
de Derley were going from the vill of Derley towards Langley
they found on the way a certain John, chaplain, and William
de» Derley, “clerk, quarreling’. 2!) 20. +. » “aqua tend]
with their swords drawn and at length the same
Robert, seeing the aforesaid contention, drew his sword
¢.
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but could not separate them (so fierce were they) without
doing harm to one or the other. And the aforesaid Richard
seeing this, and fearing lest Robert de Meynil should either
receive hurt from, or do injury to the said John and William,
with great speed ran to the aforesaid Robert and fell upon
him (or in his embrace) and by accident received a wound
in his belly from the sword of Robert so that he died quickly
afterwards. And the said Robert (Meynil) straightway fled
after the deed and reported himself for the aforesaid death.
He was afterwards taken and led to . . . and there
imprisoned, and before the justices assigned gaol delivery
he was set free, because this happened by mischance. And
because it is not known who were the justices who made
this delivery, nor who is able to certify the justices here
of that delivery, it is commanded the sheriff that he sieze
and his chattels for the flight which he made.
Chattels, half a mark, whence the sheriff will return.
M2505
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*
Fnder.
The asterisk (*) denotes recurrence on the page.
Persons.
Adderley, — Esq., 71, 2
Alan, Clerk of Breadsall, 107
Aleweston, Andrew de, 100
Alfreton Parish Clerk, 75
Allen, Serjeant, 66
Allison, Mary, 31
Allyn family, 30
Allsop, Hawis, Henry, Robert, 16
Alwerldton, Andr. de, 100
Appleby, Hen. de, 106
Appleton, Emma, Henry, Roger, 95
Arborals, Hugh, 113
Arculand, Will., 92
Arderne, Simon de, 98, 2
Arthur, Prince, 81; William le, 96
Ashbourne, Geoffry de, 7, 12; Tho.
fil Reg., 12; Alianor, 12; Will.,
92
Ashmore, Will., 49
Ashover, Hen. fil Gilbert de, 115
Asshe, Adam de, 6
Aston, Hen. de and Alice, 105
At-the-Well, Ralph, 100
Audeley, James de, 104
Aystan, Pet. de, 97
Bacon, a runner, 64
Bagpuze, Hen. Peter, 97 ; Ralph de,
8
9
Balgy, Rob., his forestry, 15
Balle, Adam, 101
Banaster, John and Alice, 17
n. indicates the foot-note.
Places and Subjects.
Aar, Valley of, 22
Alderwasley, 26
Alfreton, 8, 116* ; Advowson, 14
Allestree, 98
All Saints’, Derby, bells, 48
Alweston, 16
Amber river, fishing of, by diverting
its course, 66
Ambergate, 23
Anglesea, 23
Aosta, Val de, 22
Appletree, Wapentake, 110
Ashbourne, 4, 12
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 68
Ashford, 25
Ashover, 29, 104, 115; Church and
the Puritans, 35 2; Ringers’
Orders, 53; Rod, Race at, 55;
Church, 56; Families of, 61 (verse
17); Hunting Song, 62; Manor,
71 2; Sycamore planted at, 73
Assize Rolls for Derbys., Gleanings
from, 94; Knights of the, 106
Atlow, 112
Axe, or hatchet, 100
Ayleston, Leicesters., 30
Babel, or Babylon, ‘‘ Whore of,” 48
Babington Treason, 61
Bakewell, 25, 96, 113; Church, 29,
86, 92
Barrowcote, 2
Barton-on-Trent, 68
120 INDEX.
PERSONS.
Baret, Simon and Will., 108
Bargh, James, 92
Barker, Homfrey, 9t
Bars, Will., 112
Barwes, John fil Will., 16
Basset, Simon, 106
Beardsley, Lieut., 66
Beastall, Jas. and Margery, 74
Beaurepayr, Alice, 112
Bek, Hen. Lord, 97; John de, 105 ~
Bemrose, H. H., M.P., 46
Benbridge, John, 31
Bennett, Will., 92
Bent, Adam de, killed, 112
Bentley, Will. de, 13
Berdeby, Geoff. de, 100
Berewardcote, Hugh, Rob., Walter, 2
Bernard, Will., priest, 14
Berresford, Dr. Ric., 80
Birches, Hasculph de, 14
Blagrave, Geo., Parish Clerk of All
Saints’, Derby, 74
Blake, Walter, 113
Bolax, John, 114
Boleyn, Anne, Q., 82
Bonner, Will., 70
Boore, Rebecca, 70
Booth, Robert and Alice, 71
Boothby, Capt., 68
Boote, Thom., son of, 100
Boterhales, Will. fil. Elias, 10
Bourne, Jemima, 72; Lydia, 73;
Rev. Immanuel, 30; Rev. Oba-
diah, 33; Elizab., his wife, 77
Bower, John, 42
Boys, Ralph de, 109
Brakentheyt, Rob. de, 110
Bramalle, Raffe, 92
Bray, Thom. de, 107
Brayllesford, Mrs. Anne, 78; Serlo
de, 112; Ralph and Joan, 6
Breadsall, Will. de, 98, 104
Brelsford, John, 49
Brent, Geo., 49 ; Breton, Marg., 87;
Rob. de, 97
Breydeston, Nic. fil Eli, 105
Bridelyngton, Prior of, 10
Brockshaw, Abigail, 73
Brockton, Joh. fil Will., 110
Brokesop, Joan, 92
Browne, Rob., Thom., 92 ; Will., 50
Buildwas, Abbot of, 95
Buke, Rob. de, 97*
Bunting, Mr. W. B., 35 7
Buteller, Agnes, Ralph, 99
Butler, Edwd., 43
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Beghton, 9, 13, 14
Bells, church, 71 7
Belper, 26
Belvoir Castle, a painting at, 69
Bentley, 110, 111, 112
Bernese Oberland, 22
‘* Black-coats,” 48
Blackwell, 111
Blackwell Church, a crow’s nest on
the vane, 69
Blanc, Mont, 22
Bloody Stone, 23
Bobenhull, ro 2, 11*
Bokton, 115
Bolsover, 76
Bonsall, 23; Race on the ‘‘ Moor,”
64
Koulder Clay, 18
Bower, ‘The, 30
Boyleston, 15
Brackenfield, 110, 111, 115
Bradley, 4, 12
Breadsall, 94 72, 98*, 101, 104, 106,
107, 109
Breydeston, 105
Bride-garters, 42 2
Bride pies, 44
Brymyngton, 5, II
Bukstones (Buxton}, 15, 17*
Burnaston, 2
Burton-on-Trent, 27
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INDEX. 21
PERSONS.
Calton, Mr. Geo, 73
Calvour, Rob. fil Joh., 10 7
Camera, Rob. de, 97
Carlton, Hen., 91
Carrington, Mr. W. A., 81
Carte, John, 92
Carter, Ric., 116
Cateshull, Rob. de, 106
Cavendish, Will., Lord, 48
Chaddesden, Geoff. de, 100; Gilbert
and Hen., 107
Chadwick, Helen, 75; Elizab. and
James, 76
Chapman, chaplain, 66 ; James, 92
Charecter, Geof. fil Nic., 113
Charreter, Rob. le, ror
Chedele, Simon de, 12
Chetewynd, Eliz., 12
Clarkson, 52
Clay, Adam, 14; Edward, 49;
Tommy, 49
Clerk, Roger, 80
Coffin, St Will., 82; Richard, 82
Coker, Tho., 92
Colen. Phil. de, 1o1
Coleshill, Phil. de, 112
Columbell (‘‘ Cullen-bell”), 59
Colyngham, Will. and Eliz., 13
Cook, 77; John fil Will., 114
Corbet, Lady, 88
Cortelyngstoke, Ric., 7, 9
Coterel, Will., 14 '
Couland, Oliver and Marg., 11
Coventry, Agnes and Roger, I11
Cowley, Leonard, 71 ; Giles, 71, 80
Cowlishaw, Marg., 80
Cressy, Hugh, Marg., Thom., 7
Croft, John and Emma, 13; Will.
de, III ‘3
Crofts, Geo., Han., Troth, 71
Cromford, Rob. and Hen. de, 97
Cromwell, 37; Ralph de, of West
Hallam, 100
Crouchback, Edwd., 94
Cubley, Nic. de, 94
Curzon, Ric. le, 95, 101 ; Hen. le,
tc1* ; Ralph de, 101
Cuselyn, Will., 2
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Carsington, 16 (Xersy'2/on)
Castle Donington, 2
Castleton, 3; Peak Castle, 114
Caston, 59
Chaddesden, 9, 27, 9S
Chatsworth, 110
Chellaston Hill, 27
Chelmarden, 14, 86
Chesterfield, 11 ; Church Vane, 57
Cinnamon, 8
Clerks quarrelling with swords
drawn, 116
Cocher, for Bakewell Church, 92
Cold Eaton, 95
Collars of Gold, 86, etc.
Conkesbury murder, 114
Corn Van, A, 104
Coulowe (Cowlow), 15
Cowbridge, 62
Cowdon, The Shepherd of, 92
Cowley, 112; Hall, 60 z
Crich, 23, 25, 70
Cromer, 27
Cromford, 23
Cummin 8, 7
D.
Dakin, Hen., 43; Rob., 91 Darley Dale, 25, 113*; Elegy on
Darley, Rob. de, 99 the Old Sportsmen of, 58; Hall,
Daucre, Will. and Isolda, 9 59
I22
PERSONS.
Dauncelevedy, H., 112
Dawson, Mr. J. H., 25
Deeley, Mr. R. M., 26
Deincourt, Edmd., 1, 2
Denston, Nic. de, 4
Derby, Joh. fil Gilb. and Petronella
de, 16
Derley, Ric. de, killed by accident,
116-7
Dethic, Geof. de, 101*, 102
Devonshire, Countess of, 78
Dewe, Joh., 109
Dovebridge, Robert, vicar of, 109
Dudley, Edmd., 91
Dun, Hugo de, 101, 102; Joanna,
IoI; Rich. de, 107; Rob. de,
106 ; Samson de, 104, 106
Durant, Rob. and Dionysia, 11
Dymmok, S' Rob. and Marg., 28
Edinsoure, Tho. de, 97
Ednaston, Gilb. de, 111
Edwards, 60
Ellyote, Edmd., 92
Ely, Bp. of, 5 2 (from Goodwin's
Presules)
Emelere, Will., 1
Essebourne, Rob. de, 97
Essoure, Will. de, 101
Estrange, Rog, le, 114
Eton, John de, 109
Etwall, Hen. fil Ric. de, 96 ; Gerard
de, 96; Rob. de, 110
Eyncourt, Joh. de, 4
Eyre, Martin, 91
Eyton, Will., 92
Fannell, Joh., 106*
Fanshaw, Lionel, 60 z
Farmery, a ringer, 51
Ferras, Rob. de, 104; his arrest,
105 ; John de, 106
Fferewys, 96
Fferour, Tho. le, 7
Fielding, Chas., 43
Fitz Alan, Geof., 101
Fitz Herbert, Ant., 83; Herbert,
99; Hen., 106* ; Will., 98
Fletcher, Geo., F.G.S., 18
Ffolejambe, Tho., 107
Ford, Hen. le, 1o1
Freman, John le, 6
Frost, Thom., 92
Falford, Julian de, 111
BE.
INDEX.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Deodand, 112, 113, 116
Derby, 1, 7, 95 12*, 13, 14, 15*, 25;
26; All Saints’, 74, 78
Derbys. during the Ice Age, 23;
Assize Rolls of, 94.
Dethic, 30, 61
Devons., Sheriff of, 82
Dirge, 84 2
Distraint, 106
Dovebridge, 6, 109, 112; Church,
113
Dronefield, 11
Duffield, 6, 9; Chase, 6; Forest,
murder, IIt
Eastwood Hall, Ashover, 35, 63
Eaton, Long, 98
Edwaston, 112
Egginton, 116
Egynton, 3, 10, 12
Ekynton, 13
Elmeton, 2
Etwall, 95
Evesham, Battle of, 99, 104
Eyton, 6
Fairfield, 15
“*Faling” of land, what, 98
Fiesch, 22
Findern, Provost of, slain, 116
Fines, Feet of, for Derbys., 1
Fin Cop, 25
Frensham Church, Surrey, 92
Ffulford, 11
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INDEX.
PERSONS.
Geikie, Prof. Jas., 18, 24
Geoffry, Rog. fil, 110
Gernon, Will., 11
Gildeford, Rob. de, 97
Gladwyn, Ric., 92
Gousell, Ivo de, 106
Gregory, Mr. Ric., 79
Gresley, Geof. de, 106 ; Nicholas de,
13
Grey, Rog. de, 106; Richd., 10,
108* ; Reginald de. 105, 107; Ralph
de, 106 ; William de, 108
Griffin, Eliz. and John, 16
Grim, John, 106
Haddon, Geof. and Marg., 7; Rob.
de, I10
Hadfield, Edwd., 43; John, 92
Hakynthorpe, Will. and Emma, 9
Halle, Hum., 92
Halton, Master John, 52, 53; iIm-
manuel, 53
Hanleye, Alice and Pet., 13
Hanseline, Will., 109
Harestan, Pet. de, 97
Harewerte, Adam le, 96
Harrison, John and Anne, 31
Hassop, Matt. de, 99; Rob. fil.
Avice, 99
Hawley, Eliz., 31, 35, 40
Hechkynson, Tho., 92
Herberger, Will. de, 98, 99
Herigand, Nic. and Mary, 109
Herthull, Rob. de, 97
Hervy, Rob., 97
Hetham, Joh. de, 113
Hethcote, Ric., 92
Hognaston, Alice, Hugh, Rob., 99
Hollington, Will. de and Rob., 111
Hopton, Will. de, 16
Horstan, Will. de, 2
Hotham, Joh. de, 106; Bp. of Ely, 5
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Galloway—Ice sheet, 23
Gallows at Mapperley, 100
Geneva, Lake of, 22
** Gilter,’" 2, (05
Glacial Deposits, Classification of,
26
Glaciers, Swiss, 20; Scandinavian,
22
Gloppa, 24
Goyt river, 24, 25
Granite, block of, 22
“© Grey-Coats,” 48
Grimsel Pass, 21
Guiennes, 82
Hacton, 7
Haddon Hall, 25, 59, 81; Charters,
10, 2; Chapel, 86*; Chaplains,
86; Chambers, 88, 89; Kitchen
Stuff, 89; Nether, 113, 114
Hadley Mill, 94 7
Hallam, West, 100
Hameworth, 92
‘© Hand and Shears,” an inn at Ash-
over, 34 7, 58
Hareston, 2
Harlaston, 92 ; Church, 91
Haselwode, 1
Hasland, 97
Hassop, 59, 99
Hatchet, 115, see Axe
Hathersage, 96
Haystack, a man smothered beneath,
Ii2
Hebrides, 22
Hermitage, A, 105
Herthill and Church, 114
Higham in Shirland, 38
Hilton, 112
Histon, 112
Hognaston, 99
Hollington, 11, 111, 112
Hoon, or Howen, 13
Hope, 15 ; Church, 114
Hope Dale, Foresters of, 15
Horsley, 2
Horserace, 55
Howe, 112
Hulland Ward, 6
Hulton, 12
124 INDEX.
PERSONS.
Ildersley, Hen. fil Walter de, crushed
- ina marlpit, 112
Ilketeleshale, Jas. de, 3
Illey, Hamo de, 9
Treton, Will. and Emma de, 1;
Henry, Isabel, and Philippa, 106,
107
Jorz, Geoff., de, 100*
Kendall, Mr. Percy F., 24
Kerry, Rev. Chas., 29, 94
Keys, Nic., 109
Kniveton, Matthew, 97, 105; Eliz.,
97
Kyng, Ric. le, 110
Kynmarleye, Joh. fil Rob., 17
Kyrke, Chas., 92*
Lacy, Rog. fil Pet., 99
Lambard, Rob., 113
Lamely, Ric. de, 100
Langford, Will. and Mich., 98 ; Nig.
de, 97
Launde, Will. de la, 97
Laverock, Geo., II
Lawley, Tho., 99
Lees, Harry, 51*; Master Henry,
62
Leicester, E. of, 105
Lenham, Constable of Peak Castle,
114
Leominster, Geof., John, and Will,
4; Walter, 7
Leyerich, Ric., 99
Lichfield, Dean of, 85
Linacre, Gilb., 76
Loick, or Louk, Marg., 98
Longesdon, Giles and Marg., 12
Longley, Tho., 92
Loveday, Chief Justice, 108, 110
Low, Hen. le, 100* ; John le, 108 ;
Giles, 42
Lowe, Edwd., 30
Lowe, Tho., of Crich, 70 2; Capt.
John, 74
Luthe, Thom. de, 99 z
Lydgate, Thom. Atte, 113
Lyne, Sir Rog., 92
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Ible, or Ibol, in Wirksworth, 95
Ice Age, the, in Derbys., Traces of,
by Geo. Fletcher, F.G.S., 18
Ildersley, 112
Ilkeston, 3 2 ; Advowson, 10
Ireton, Great, 100
Ivelbrook, 95
“* Kechyn,” The child of the, 92
Keuper Clays, 26*
Kiddesley, 98
King’s Newton, 7
Kirk Hallam, 108
Langley, 116
Llanberis, Vale of, 21
Lea Manor, 71 7
Lead, boles, and ore, 86
Lees Hall, 76
Lewes, Battle of, 104
‘‘Lincoln Bay,” winner of Ashover
Cup, 55
Littleover Lane, 26
Locko, 98
Lombardy, 22
Longysdon, 92
Longford, 111, 112
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INDEX. 125
PERSONS.
Mackworth, Rob. de, 7, 16
Manners, Sir (ieo., 82; Tho., 82;
John, E. of Rutland, 78; John,
59; Ric., 82
Maraham, Nic. de, 105
Markham, Rob. de, 97
Marshall, Ric., 30; Sir Jas., 92
Marston, Rob. and Ralph de, 112
Martyn, Gervais, Felicia, and John, 3
Mascy, Hamo de and Joan, 2
Medebourne, J. de, 3
Meinell, Sir Hugh, 97
Melbourne, Rob. de, 97
Mercer, Will. le, 2
Mersinton, Hug. de, 101
Merying, John de, 15
Meverell, Tho., 107
Meynill, Rob. de, 116; Hug. de, 16
Meynilly, Will. de, 97 ; Hugh de, 97
Michael (‘‘ Mikell,”) a ringer, 52
Middleton, Will. de, 114
Miles, Mr., 51
Miller, Will., the, 100
Milnes, Rev. Nich., of Colly Weston,
29
Milward, Capt., his march at Ches-
terfield, 67; John, 71 x; Esq.,
73; Capt. Hen., 74
Milwards of Snitterton, 60
Mire, Rog in the, 14; Alice, 14
Momer, Maurice le, 100
Monk, Genl., 69
MonteGomeri, Edwd., 8; Walter, 8
Montgomery, Will de, 97, 08, 113
Montjoy, Ralph de, 94, 107
Morcel, Hen., 96
Morley.+ Will fil Will and Isilia, ALD
Nic. fil Ric., 108, 109; Hugo fil
Rog., 108; Ric. fil Hugo, 108* ;
Walter fil Hugo, 108; Ric. de and
Joan, 109; Hug. fil Rog. fil Rog.
de, 109; Roger, grandfather of
Nic., 110
Morrey, Mr. Tho., 73
Morteyn, Will. fil Eustace, 109
Morton, rector of, 77
Mosley, a cleric, 60
Motere, Will. fil Nic., 1
Mottershaw, Rob. and Will., 49
Mounjoye, Tho. de, 106
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Mabkirk, 62
Macclesfield, 24
Mackworth, 94
Man, Isle of, 23
“* Manchester’s Infantree,” 37
Mapperley, 99
Marcham, 97
Marlpit, death in, 112
Matlock, 60; Bridge, 25
Mersynton, 113
Middleton, 114
Miseley, 112
Moel Tryfaen, 24
Mogynton, 3, 6
Moneyash, 97
Monsal Dale, 25*
Month’s Mind, 83 z
Morley, 4, 9, 108, 109, 110
Mort Ancestor, plea of, 96
Murder, 110, 111, 116
Musket Drill, sem. Commonwealth,
36
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126
PERSONS.
Needham, Geo. and Hen., 60
Neel, John and Rob., 91
Netecocks, Hen , 115
Newbold, John and Marg., rot
Newton, John, of Oakerthorpe, 53;
Thom., 92; Ancient, 66
Nickson, Edmd., Rector of Morton,
77
Nodder, the late Mrs., 30
Norbury, Will. de and Ellen, 98
Norman, Rob., 31; Epitaph, 72;
Will of, 72 2; Family, 72 7
North, Will., Rog., Cecily, 11
Oakerthorpe, Hugh, 95
Okouere, Will. and Laur., 4
Okebrok, Joh. de, 9
Oldham, Dr., 77
Olrinshaw, Pet., 92
Oliver, Rob. de, 110
Osborn, Rob., 113
Oven, Walter at, 109
Oymont, Alice de, 116
Paine, a cleric, 60
Parker, Mary, 31
Parles, John, 11
Pendleton, John, 49
Peneston, Sir John, 86
Poer, Ranulph le and Dionysia, 14
Pontefract, Thom. de, 6
Pott, a cleric, 60
Poursglove, Hen., 42
Preston, Gilb. de, Chief Justice, 94
Purehaz, John, 6
Pykenase, Rob., 5
Quarndon, Pet. de, 15*
Queen’s Bailiff, 113
Quenild, Tho., 113
Q.
INDEX.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Nantwich, 66
Naseby, 68
Neubold, 11
Newton Solney, 8, 16
Norbury, 98, 99
Normanton, 8; Advowson, 14;
Parson’s son of, 111; South, 116
North Winfield Ringers, 49
Nottingham, 77; Prison, 113
Oaker Hill, 53
Oakerthorpe, 53
Ockeley, 112
Ogston Hall, 61, 77
Oslaston, 8
Osmaston, II2
Oswestry, 24
Oulecotes, 73
Parish Clerk’s Wages, 69
Petition for Alehouse Licence, 58
Pinxton, 14
Pomander, a, 92
Prestclyf, 14
Pynwall Lane, 92
Pype Redware Church, 91
Quartzose Sand, 27
Quintain at Ashover, 43
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INDEX.
PERSONS.
Ragg, Ben., 73
Ragged, Ric. le, 114
Ragged-berde, Tho. le, 17
Ramsey, Sir Andr., 23
Rawson, Tho., chap., 84, 92, 93
Repton, Prior of, 95, 99
Reresby, Ralph, 96, 104 ; Rob., 104 ;
Rich., 104
Reresbys, 35 72
Revell, John, 77*; Will., 77
Reddings, Gilbert de, 116
Rodyard, Rog., 92
Rose, Will., 92
Rossell, John and Margt., 7
Royles, Hen., 49
Rupert, Prince, 37, 68
Rutland, Duke of, 82
Rybuf, Walt., 97
Ryse, John, 91
Sacheverell, Will. of Morley, 48;
Rob., 106, 109
Saueney, Rog. and Agnes, 16
Sauvage, Adam le, 96
Scarsdale, Earl of, 69
Scatton, Ric. de, 106
Seamell, Will., 75
Seint Pier, Rob., 6
Senior, Ric., 60 7z
Sent, Raffe, 92
Serjant, Alan le, 114
Seuche, Ranulph, 111
Shardelowe, Ad. de, 13
Sharpe, Annes, 92
Shaw, Sir Hen., 92
Sheldon, Solomon, 31; Anne, 79
Shirebrook, Rob. de, 96
Shirley, James de, 97, 15
Shirewood, John de, 17
Shrewsbury, E. of, 81
Sidbury, a ringer, 52
Sidenfin, John de, 13
Sitwell, 77
Skefcingtun, Geoff., 104
Skefintun, Joh. fil Geof., 109
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PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Race on Bonsall Moor, 64
Radburne, 3, 10
Radclyve, I00
Rattell Grange, 63
Ravensnest, 79 7
Redley, 98
Rhone Valley, 22
Ribbons, riding for, 43
Riber Hill, 25; Woolley of Riber,
60
Riddings, 17
Ringers, N. Winfield, 49; Shirland,
50, 51; Higham, 50; S. Winfield,
52; Clerk’s Orders for, 53;
Articles for, 54
Risley, 109
Road Nook, 42
Robin Hood’s Stone, 63
Rodbourn, 3, 10
Rosa Monte, 22
Roucester, Staffs., 85
Routher, 59
Rowditch, 5
Rowsley, 24, 99
Rysshall, Staffs., $5
Scandinavian Ice Sheet, 28
Schneestock, 22
Sekynton, 86
Sheldon Wharf, 27
Shepherd, The, of Cowdon, 92
Shirland, 77, 105, 115; Ringers, 50
Shirebrook, 96
Shyle, 91
Silver, 87, 88
Sinfin, 12
Siresley, 112
Smalley, 67 72, 98
Smerhill (smerrill), 97, 112
Smithfield Cloth Fair, 34 7z
Snelston, 110
Snitterton, 60, 61, 67 7, 71, 74
Somersall, 113
Somersham, 5 7
South Normanton, 116
South Winfield, 116; Ringers, 52
Southwell, A murderer from, ITI
Spondon, 27
Stag, a tame, I12
Stancliff, Little, 59
Stanley, 111
128
PERSONS.
Smerhull, John de, 97
Smethley, Ric., 92
Smyth, Frances, eulogy, 38
Smythe, Sir Joh., 86
Snelston, Hen. and Hug., 98
Somenour, Ric. le, 15
Somercotes, Hugh de, 116
Somerdeby, Gilb. and Matt., 9, 14
Soricent, Geoff., 101
Sparkes, Will. and Agn., 6
Spateman, Justice, 42
Spicer, Tho. and Mary, 4
Stafford, Will., 92
Stanley, Sir Tho., $2
Stredleye (Strelley), Rob. de, 105
Street, Jonathan, 42
Strelley, of Oakerthorpe, 53 7 ; Hugh
de, 106
Stretton Ric. and Emma, 115
Sulney, Alured de, 8, 16, 106 ; Mar-
gery, 8
Summer’s Charity, 80
Sutton, Alyn, 91
Taddington, Rob. fil Ric., 113
Taillour, Alan le, 96
Talbot, Anne and John, 81
Tansley, Corporal, 66
Textor, Hugh, 113
Thomas of the ‘‘ Kechyn,” 92
Thornlegh, Will., 92
Thorpe, a ringer, 52
Tideswell, Geoff. Thom., 105
Tissington, Will., 39
Yoplady, Anne, 74
Touke, Ermentrude, John, and Rob.,
12
Touky, Peter, 97
Towndrow, Billy, 66
Tricket, Jas., 77
Trowell, Nic. de, 7
Trussel, Laur., 8
Tunstead, Rob., 91
Tutbury, Prior of, 112
U.
Ulecotes, Ingeram de, 96 |
INDEX.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Stanton, 59, 114; Church, 82
Stanton Leghes, 114
Stanwig, 52
Steynesby, 115, 116
Stone Coffin, Ashover, 46
Stone Priory, §5
Stretton, 80, III
Stubben Edge House, 35
Suicide, A, 114
Summerhill, 97
Sutton, 72 7
Taddington, 109, 113, 114
Tailors, 33
Tamworth, 86
Tapers at Funerals, 84
Tapton, 11
Thurcaston, 112
Tideswell, 105
Tong, Salop, 81, 83 ; Great Bell, 81;
Almshouses, 84; Chapel, 86
Trentals, 83
“© Turn-coats,’’ 48
Tuttebury, 7, 94 7
Tybeshelf, 115
Ulecotes cemetery, 96
INDEX. 129
PERSONS. PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Vaccarius, Nic., 116
Veer, Walter de, 98
Vernon, Arthur, 83, 66, 92; Doro-
thy, 82; Elizabeth, 92; Sir George,
82; Sir Henry, Will of, 81 ; Hum-
frey, 86; John, 86, 87 ; Margaret,
82, 87; Richd., 91; Sir Richd.,
82, 83
Vernon, George, Parish Clerk of
Alfreton, 75
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Waddesley, Rad. de, 106 | Wedethorpe, 115
Wagstaff, Rog., 92 Weever’s Funeral Monts, 82
Wakebrugge, Nic. de, 113 Wensley, 74
Waldeshelf, Walt. and Joan, 13, 15 ; West Hallam, 100
Walter, son of, 17 Weston, 6
Waleske, Juliana de, 113 Whiteedge, 62
Walker, a runner, 64 Whitworth Institute, 25
Wallwen, Ric., 92 Whittington Moor, 101
Walrand, Geof. and Elicia, 13 Wigginton, 86, 112
Walsyngham, Agnes, Ric., and Tho., Will of Sr. Hen. Vernon, contrib. by
10 | Mr. W. A. Carrington, 81
Walton, or Waleton, Joh. de, 10 | Will, Alphabetical, 45
Welwychte, Ric. le, 100 | Willington, 116
Wenunwyn family, 113 7 Willoughby, 68
Weston, Rog. de, 14, 15 | Windley, 6, 98
Westreys, Will. le, 115 | Winfield, North, 78, 49
Wheatcroft, Leonard, 29; Pedigree, Winfield, South, 116 ; Manor, 53
31; Burial, 46; Selection from his Wingerworth, 115
writings, 48; David, 75; Titus, | Winster, 35, 113
31, 33; 46; John, 50; Major, 56; Wirksworth, 97
Eliz., 70 ; Leonard, 72”, 75; Jane, | Wye, 24; Valley, 25
733 Anne, 80 Wynfeud, 116
- Wheelwright, Mary, 73 Wynfield, South, 116
Whitewall, Rob. de, 9, 13 Wyngelwrth, 111
Whittington, Hugh fil Rob., 1o1 Wynley, 6
Wikkilwode, Will, parson of Boyles- Wynster, 113, 35
ton, 15
Wildgos, Will., 113
Williamot, Rog., 76
Willoughby, Ric. de, 16
Wodeburgh, Joh. de and Kath., 9
Wodruffe, Rob., 86
Wolfade, St., 85
Woodward, Alice, 43
Woolhouse, Tho. and Anne, 76*
Woolley of Riber, 60
Wright, Geo., a ringer, 51
Wright, Hen., a captain, his con-
quests, 68; epitaph, 79
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Wyldy, Will., 112 (
Wyllyemere, John de, 99 .
Wyne, Rad. le, 96, 110; Will. and
Matt., 5
Wyse, Emma le, 96
Wyte, Rog. le, 99
Wytinton, Will. and Rad., ror
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York, James, 71 Yoredale Rocks, 25
York, Skirmish near, 36
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Subscribers ; eight of such twenty-four Members to retire annually
in rotation, but to be eligible for re-election. All vacancies
occurring during the year to be provisionally filled up by the
Council.
VI.—ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.
The election of Members, who must be proposed and seconded
in writing by two Members of the Society, shall take place at
any meeting of the Council, or at any General Meetings of the
Society.
VII.—SvuUBSCRIPTION.
Each Member on election after March 31st, 1878, shall pay an
Entrance Fee of Five Shillings, and an Annual Subscription of
Ten Shillings and Sixpence. All subscriptions to become due, in
advance, on the 1st January each year, and to be paid to the
Treasurer. A composition of Five Guineas to constitute Life
Membership. The composition of Life Members and the
Admission Fee of Ordinary Members to be funded, and the
interest arising from them to be applied to the general objects of
the Society. Ladies to be eligible as Members on the same
terms. No one shall be entitled to his privileges as a Member
of the Society whose subscription is six months in arrear.
VIII.—Honorary MEMBERS.
The Council shall have the power of electing distinguished
Antiquaries as Honorary Members. Honorary Members shall
not be resident in the County, and shall not exceed twelve in
number. ‘Their privileges shall be the same as those of Ordinary
Members.
IX.—MEETINGS OF COUNCIL.
The Council shall meet not less than six times in each year,
at such place or places as may be determined upon. — Special
meetings may also be held at the request of the President, or
na
RULES. 1X
Five Members of the Society. Five members of Council to
form a quorum.
X.—Sus-CoMMITTEES.
The Council shall have the power of appointing from time to
time such sectional or Sub-Committees as may seem desirable for
the carrying out of special objects. Such Sectional or Sub-
Committees to report their proceedings to the Council for
confirmation.
XI.—GENERAL MEETINGS.
The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held in January
each year, when the Accounts, properly audited, and a Report
shall be presented, the Officers elected, and vacancies in the
Council filled for the ensuing year. The Council may at any
time call a General Meeting, specifying the object for which that
Meeting is to be held. A clear seven days’ notice of all General
Meetings to be sent to each Member.
XII.—ALTERATION OF RULES.
No alteration in the Rules of the Society shall be made except
by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present at an Annual
or other General Meeting of the Society. Full notice of any
intended alteration to be sent to each Member at least seven
days before the date of such Meeting.
0505-95
LIST OF MEMBERS.
The Members whose names are preceded by an asterisk (*) are Life Members.
Cox, Rev. J. Charles, LL.D., F.S.A., Holdenby \
Rectory, Northampton.
Greenwell, The Rev. Canon, F.S.A., Durham.
Hope, W. H. St. John, Burlington House, Piccadilly, ;
London. (
Irvine, J. T., 21, St. Stephen’s Terrace, Kirkstall, Leeds, si be
Kerry, Rev. Charles, Upper Stondon Rectory, Shefiord, |
R.S.O., Beds.
Wrottesley, General The Hon. George, 75, Cadogan
Gardens, London, S.W.
*Abney, Captain W. de W., F.R.S., C.B., Measham Hall, Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
*Abraham, The Right Rev. Bishop, Lichfield.
Adams, Miss, Belmont House, Friar Gate, Derby.
Alleyne, Sir John G. N., Bart., Chevin House, Belper.
Allsopp, The Hon. A. Percy, Battenhall Mount, Worcester.
*Arkwright, Rey. W. Harry, The Hall, Wirksworth.
*Arkwright, F. C., Willersley, Cromford.
Arnold-Bemrose, H., F.G.S., Friar Gate, Derby.
Bagshawe, W. H. G., Ford Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Bailey, John, The Temple, Derby.
Bailey, George, 52, Crompton Street, Derby.
Barker, J. E., Q.C., Brooklands, Bakewell.
Bateman, F. O. F., Breadsall Mount, Derby.
Bateman, Miss, Rowditch Lodge, Derby.
Beamish, Lt.-Colonel, R.E., Home Office, Whitehall, London.
Beard, Nevill, The Mount, Ashburne.
Beaumont, Rey. E., Hartshorne, Burton-on-Trent.
LIST OF MEMBERS. x1
Bogonschevsky, The Baron Nicholas Cassimir de, Pskov, Russia. _
Belper, The Right Honourable Lord, Kingston Hall.
Bemrose, H. H., M.P., Uttoxeter New Road, Derby.
Bemrose, William, Elmharst, Lonsdale Hill, Derby.
Bennett, George, Irongate, Derby.
Blackwall, J. B. E., Biggin, Wirksworth.
Boden, Mrs. Richard, 6, Grove Terrace, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Borough, John, The Cedars, Belper.
Bottomley, G., 140, Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Bowles, Chas. E. B., Northwood, Buxton.
Bradbury, Wm. Laurence, 10, Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.
. Brigden, Geo., Irongate, Derby.
Brindley, J. Ernest, Market Place, Derby.
Briscoe, J. P., Town Library, Nottingham.
Brushfield, T. N., M.D., The Cliff, Budleigh-Salterton, Devon.
bryan, Benj., 18, Grandison Road, Clapham Common, London, S.W.
Buchanan, Alexander, 8, Wilson Street, Derby.
Burton, The Right Hon. The Lord, Rangemoor, Burton-on-Trent.
*Cade, Chas. James, The Homestead, Spondon.
*Cammell, G. H., Brookfield Manor, Hathersage.
Carr, Rev. Canon, Holbrooke, Derby.
Carrington, W. Alex., Wye Cottage, Bakewell.
Carrington, Arthur, Langdale House, Clapham Road, Bedford.
Carter, F., Irongate, Derby.
Carulla, F. J. R., F.C.S., 84, Argyle Terrace, Rosehill, Derby.
Chetham Library, Manchester—W. T. Browne.
Clark, G. D’Arcy, Burnaston, Derby.
Clayton, Mrs., Queen St., Derby.
*Cokayne, G. E., F.S.A., College of Arms, London.
*Coke, Colonel Talbot, Debdale, Mansfield.
Coleman, Rey. W. L., Staveley.
Cooke, Charles, Spondon.
Copestake, Mrs., Kirk Langley.
Corfield, F. C., Ormonde Fields, Codnor.
Coulson, J. B., Friar Gate, Derby.
Coulson, G. M., Friar Gate, Derby.
Cox, William, Brailsford.
Cox, Arthur, Mill Hill, Derby.
Cox, F. Walker, Priory Flatte, Breadsall, Derby.
Craig, J. J., Repton.
Crompton, J. G., The Lilies, Derby.
xil LIST OF MEMBERS.
*Cross, Robert, Bakewell.
Curgenven, W. G., M.D., Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, B. S., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
Currey, Rev. R. H. S., 100, Friar Gate, Derby.
Currey, Percy H., Little Eaton Hill, Derby.
*Curzon, Nathaniel C., Lockington Hall, Derby.
*Davis, Frederick, F.S.A., Palace Chambers, St. Stephen’s, Westminster.
Derby, The Right Rev. The Bishop of, S. Werburgh’s, Derby.
Devonshire, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Chatsworth.
Eddowes, C. K., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
Edwards, H. V., Mile Ash, Derby.
Evans, Walter, Darley Abbey.
*Evans, John, 20, Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London.
Evans, Henry, Highfields, Derby.
*Eyre, Lewis, Padley, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, Surrey.
*Fane, William Dashwood, Fulbeck, Lincs.
*Fitz-Herbert, Rev. Regd. H. C., Somersal Herbert, Derby.
Fletcher, Geo., 59, Wilson Street, Derby.
Fox, Rev. W., The Rectory, Stanton-by-Dale.
*Freer, The Venerable Archdeacon, Sudbury, Derby.
Furneaux, Rev. W. M., Repton Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
Furness, Geo., The Grange, Willesden Grange, London, N.W.
Fyldes, Rev. W., Hartington, Ashburne.
Gallop, Joseph, Normanton Road, Derby.
*Gisborne, Wm., Allestree Hall, Derby.
Goode, Mrs.
*Goodwin, F. S., Bridge House, Bakewell.
Greaves, Charles, LL.B., 84, Friar Gate, Derby.
Greenhough, Edward, Parkfield, Willersley Road, Matlock.
Greensmith, L. J., 10, Wilson Street, Derby.
Greenwell, Geo, C., F.G.S., Elm Tree Lodge, Duffeld.
Gretton, John, M.P., Sudbury, Derby.
Harpur-Crewe, Lady, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I. W.
*Harpur-Crewe, Hugo, Spring Hill, East Cowes, I. W.
Harvey, W. M., Goldington Hall, Bedford.
LIST OF MEMBERS. xi
Harwood, James, Tenant Street, Derby.
Haslam, Sir A. Seale, North Lees, Duffield Road, Derby.
*Hawkesbury, The Lord, Cockglode, Ollerton, Newark.
Heathcote, W., Bankwood, Duffield.
Hipkins, Rev. F. C., Priory, Repton.
Hodges, W. H., Osmaston Road, Derby.
Holland, W. R., Ashburne.
Holmes, H. M., London Road, Derby.
Holmes, G. E., London Road, Derby.
*Hovenden, R., Heathcote, Park Hill Road, Croydon.
Howard of Glossop, The Right Hon. The Lord, Glossop Hali.
Howell, Rev. J., All Saints’ Vicarage, Derby.
Huish, Darwin, Kirk Hallam, Derby.
*Hunter, John, North Field, Belper.
*Hurt, Albert F., Alderwasley, Derbyshire.
Hurt, Miss, 46, Clifton Gardens, Maida Hill, London, W.
Hurt, Miss Grace, S. F., Chase Cliffe, Whatstandwell.
Iliffe, W., 41, Osmaston Street, Derby.
Jackson, John P., Stubben Edge, Chesterfield.
*Jervis, The Hon. W. M., Quarndon, Derby.
*Jeudwine, W. W., Walton Lodge, Chesterfield.
*Jobson, Godfrey, Derwent Foundry, Derby.
Johnson, E. S., Littleover Hill, Derby.
Jourdain, Rev. Francis, The Vicarage, Ashburne.
Joyce, M. J., 4, Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.
Keene, C. B., Irongate, Derby.
Keys, John, 6, Rose Hill Street, Derby.
Kirke, H., Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies.
Langdon, W., The Lawn, Belper.
Leacroft, Rev. C. H., Brackenfield, Alfreton.
Leader, J. D., F.S.A., Moor End, Sheffield.
Lichfield, The Dean and Chapter of—Chas. Gresley, The Close, Lichfield.
Livesay, Wm., M.D., Sudbury, Derby.
Lomas, J., Marble Works, King Street, Derby.
Lomas, Geo. H., Diglatch, Chapel-en-le- Frith.
*Longdon, J. A., Stanton-by-Dale, Nottingham.
Lowe, J. Landor, The Birches, Burton Road, Derby.
XIV LIST OF MEMBERS.
MacFarland, R. A. H., Repton.
Mallalieu, W., Swallows’ Rest, Ockbrook.
Manchester Public Free Library—The Chief Librarian, Manchester.
Manton, J. O., Wharfedale Villa, Swinburne Street, Derby.
Marples, G. J., Brincliffe Tower, Ecclesall, Sheffield.
Martin, Rev. W., S. Chad’s, Derby.
McDonald, J. Allen, Duffield Road, Derby.
McInnes, E., Littleover, Derby.
Meakin, Miss, Spondon.
Meakin, Miss M. A., Spondon.
Meggison, A., Terrace Road, Buxton.
Mello, Rev. J. Magens, Mapperley, Derby.
Mellor, H. Vernon, The Cottage, Turnditch, Derby.
Meynell, Godfrey, F., Meynell Langley, Derby.
Milligan, Colonel, Cauldwell Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
Milnes, Rev. Herbert, The Friars, Priory Street, Cheltenham.
Milnes, E. S., County Club, Derby.
Milnes, G. H., M.D., 103, Friar Gate, Derby.
Molineux, Rey. C. H., Staveley Rectory, Chesterfeld.
Morley, Henry, London Road, Derby.
Mundy, Edward Miller, Shipley Hall.
Murray, Frank, London Street, Derby.
Naylor, J. R., Kirk Leys, Derby.
Newmane, Madame Cavania, Snarestone, Atherstone.
Newton, C. E., The Manor House, Mickleover.
Norfolk, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., E.M., Arundel Castle.
Oakes, T. H., Riddings House.
Oakes, C. H., Holly Hurst, Riddings.
*Oakes, James, Holly Hurst, Riddings.
Painter, Rev. W. Hunt, Stirchley Rectory, Shifnal, Salop.
Parez, Rev. Claude H., Rose Hill House, Derby.
Pegg, J. W. Garratt, Chesham House, Chesham, Bucks.
Pegge, W. M., 4, Prince’s Mansions, Victoria Street, London.
*Portland, His Grace the Duke of, Welbeck, Notts.
Robinson, Mrs. F. J., Darley Slade, Duffield Road, Derby
*Rutland, His Grace the Duke of, K.G., Belvoir Castle.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Sale, G. Hanson, Holme Cottage, Burton Road, Derby.
Sale, W. H., The Uplands, Burton Road, Derby.
Sankay, W. H., Morley, Derby. a
Scarsdale, The Right Hon. Lord, Kedleston.
*Schwind, Charles, Broomfield, Derby.
Seely, Charles, Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham.
Shaw, Rev. G. A., Mackworth Vicarage, Derby.
Shaw, John, Normanton House, Derby.
Sheffield Free Library—Thos. Hurst, Surrey Street, Sheffield.
Sheldon, J. P., The Brund, Sheen, Ashburne.
Sing, Rev. Canon, S. John’s Vicarage, Derby.
Sitwell, Sir George, Bart., F.S.A., Renishaw, Chesterfield
Sleigh, John, Eversley, Matlock.
Smith, F. N., Wingfield Park, Alfreton.
*Southwell, Right Rev. Lord Bishop of, Thurgarton Priory, Notts.
Spilsbury, Rev. B. W., Findern, Derby.
Stephenson, M., F.S.A., 14, Ritherdon Road, Tooting, London, S.W.
*Strutt, The Hon. Frederick, Milford House, Derby.
Strutt, Herbert G., Makeney, Derby.
Sutherland, George, Arboretum Square, Derby.
Taylor, Rev. Canon Thomas, Redruth Rectory, Cornwall.
Taylor, H. Brooke, Bakewell.
Taylor, A. G., St. Mary’s Gate, Derby.
*Thornewill, Robert, Craythorne, Burton-on-Trent.
Trubshaw, Chas., St. Aubyn Villa, 123, Osmaston Road, Derby.
Trueman, H., The Lea, Esher, Surrey.
Turbutt, W. Gladwyn, Ogston Hall, Alfreton.
*Vernon, Right Hon. the Lord, Sudbury.
Walker, J., Old Uttoxeter Road, Derby.
Walker, Rev. H. Milnes, Littleover Vicarage.
Walker, William, Lea Wood, Cromford.
*Walthall, H. W., Alton Manor, Wirksworth.
Walton, W. H., 2, Malcolm Villas, Derby.
Ward, John, Corporation Art Gallery, Cardiff.
Waterpark, The Right Hon. Lord, Doveridge.
Whiston, W. Harvey, Idridgehay.
Whitehead, G. H. Taylor, Burton Closes, Bakewell.
Williams, J., Midland Railway, Derby.
XV LIST OF MEMBERS.
Williamson, Geo. Chas., F.R.H.S., The Mount, Guildford, Surrey.
*Wilmot, Sir Henry, Bart., V.C., C.B., Chaddesden Hall.
Wilmot, Rev. F. E. W., Burbage, Buxton,
Wilson, Arthur, 30, Ashbourne Road, Derby.
Woodforde, W. B., Breadsall Lodge, Derby.
Woods, Sir Albert, Garter King-at-Arms, College of Arms, London.
Woodyatt, Rev. George, Repton Vicarage.
Worgan, F., 21, Redshaw Street, Derby.
Worthington, Mrs., Derwent Bank, Derby.
*Wright, Charles, Wirksworth.
Wykes, John, Wardwick, Derby.
York, The Most Rey. the Lord Archbishop of, Bishopthorpe, York,
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EEPORE-OF HON, SECRETARY.
in the School of Art, by kind permission of the
Committee, on Friday, March 2oth, at 2.30 p.m.
The Rev. F. E. W. Wilmot, presided. The
report for the past year, with balance sheet, was read and
- adopted. All the Members of Council retiring under Rule V.—
Messrs. Ward, Naylor, Arnold-Bemrose, Fletcher, Haslam,
Bagshawe, Shaw, and FitzHerbert were re-elected, as were
also the Hon. Secretary, Hon. Secretary of Finance, Hon.
Treasurer, and the Auditors. Messrs. Taylor-Whitehead and
MacFarlane and Miss Grace Hurt were elected members of
the Society.
It was intended to hold a General Meeting of the Society after
Easter, when Mr. St. John Hope had promised an address upon
“Derby as it was,” with the exhibit of a picture of old Derby to
be lent by Sir George Sitwell. The repairs, however, of the
picture, which was in the restorer’s hands, took longer than was
anticipated, and this meeting had to be given up. Very unfortu-
nately the same fate befell the next general meeting, which was
announced to take place in July, and, in compliance with the
strongly expressed wish of several members, it was proposed to
make another attempt to visit the ancient city of Silchester.
XVill REPORT.
Mr. St. John Hope kindly promised to meet and conduct the
party, and the Midland Railway made special and most liberal
arrangements for the journey to and from Reading, including the
omnibus across London. Only thirteen names, however, were
sent in, and, as twenty was the minimum, the expedition was
reluctantly abandoned.
The lecture upon “ Derby as it was ” was again postponed from
unavoidable reasons, and a visit to Nottingham was suggested for
September ; but again misfortune attended us, for our Nottingham
friends found themselves unable to receive us and to make the
necessary arrangements. We can only hope that any expedition
in the year now commencing will be brilliant in proportion to the
ill-luck attending those proposed for 1896.
‘The proposed restoration of the old Font at Wirksworth,
mentioned in last year’s report, has now been most successfully
carried out, and the old font is again in use. Members will be
glad to know that the gentleman who carried out the actual
work of restoration is now a member of our Society.
- We have heard recently a rumour of a scheme for restoring
to use another old font in the County, a rumour we hope may
prove correct.
Your Council has also been consulted as to the best means
of preserving from further demolition the old cross at Pleasley ;
this matter is under consideration.
Your Council is glad to be able to report no act of special
vandalism in the County, and whilst hoping that this really means
that nothing of the kind has been perpetrated, we would sull
strongly urge upon individual members the importance of keeping
careful watch in their own neighbourhoods, with a view to the
possible suggestion of counsels wiser than those which sometimes
prevail.
REPORT. XIX
Our obituary this past year includes the well-known names of
Arkwright, Bagshawe, and Paget, all original members of our
Society, and all, up to the last, taking a keen interest in our work.
From a financial point of view, and for every reason, we should
like to welcome two new members for every one dead, resigned,
or struck off; but this is not our position. Once more we are
compelled, very reluctantly, to issue the smaller volume, but if by
so doing we can bring home to members the advantage they will
gain by inducing their friends to join the Society, we shall, in the
face of the improving balance sheet, be tolerably well satisfied
with the result of the nineteenth year of our proceedings.
ARTHUR, COX,
Hon. SeEc.
Mill Fill, Derby,
January 19th, 1897.
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NATURAL Histor) DOCIETY.
Botanical CAalks vound Derby,
By the Rev. W. H. PArInTEer,*
Rector of Stirchley, Salop; Author of a Contribution to the ‘* Flora of
Derby.”
"9m Y) HE rambles which I have now to describe were taken
| by me whilst residing in Derby, from January to
August, 1893. The places visited by me during these
months were all familiar to me when living in this
town during the years 1871-1879, when I was Curate of Trinity
Church, with the exception of Muggington and Gunn’s Hills,
mentioned at length further on. They were again visited by me
during the above-mentioned months, in order to ascertain what
changes had taken place in the Botany of those districts during
' the fifteen years that had elapsed since I had resided in Derby,
and also to ascertain if any plants had been overlooked by me in
my former visits.
* Paper read before the University Students’ Association, Derby.
VOL. XIX. I
2 BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY.
BREADSALL AND BREADSALL Moor were always favourite
hunting grounds with me when I formerly resided in Derby,
especially as I then frequently enjoyed the companionship and
hospitality of my friend, the late Mr. Whittaker ; therefore, during
my recent stay in this town I paid these places a couple of visits,
but without the companionship of my friend, on account of his
age and infirmities. The only plant worthy of notice that I saw on
my first visit, in April, 1894, was the hairy variety of Pyrus Malus
(Zinn.), the variety mitis (Wallr.)\—the specimen exhibited
shows the hairy petioles; whilst I saw the Common Water-cress,
Nasturtium officinale (R. Br.), in fair abundance near Breadsall
Priory. In the summer I met with Ulex Galli (Planch), a plant
which the older Botanists used to confound with the Dwarf Furze,
Ulex nanus ; Rubus Koehleri (Wethe), var. pallidus (Badb.), one
of our commonest Brambles, which ascends to one thousand
feet or more near Buxton; Rubus corylifolius, var. sublustris
(Zees), also a Buxton Bramble, and Sonchus arvensis (Linn.), the
Field Sow-thistle ; whilst on the Mansfield Road, between Morley
and Derby, I met with the Hawkweed Picris, Picris hieractotdes
(Zinn.), which I do not remember having met with before on
this road,
The old Clay Pits on Breadsall Moor are well worth a visit, as
the Water Violet, Hottonia palustris (Linn.), and the variety
strigulosa (Reichb.) of Myosotis palustris, grow there. Besides
which, there isa Moss to be found there which, I believe, does not
grow in any other place in Derbyshire ; at least, it has not been
recorded from any other place, Mypnum cordifolium (Hedw.).
Here also I was fortunate enough to find Sphagnum sguarrosum
(Pers.) in fruit, and that moss had not been previously met with
in this condition in the county.
On May-day I started for a walk to Ireton and Duffield, as I
wanted to ascertain if Warcissus Poetiews (Linn.) was still growing
near the keeper’s cottage at the former place. This I found to
be the case, although the plant was not then in flower. Thence I
proceeded over the hill towards Duffield, and nearly at the crest
of it I came upon the Common Hawthorn, Crategus Oxyacantha
BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY. 3
(Zinn.) var. monogyna (Jacg.), the Holly, Zlex aguifolium (Linn.),
and the Ash, /raxinus excelsior (Linn.), in flower, a sight which I
had not before seen on this particular day. Near these trees I met
with the glabrous variety of the Wild Crab, Pyrus malus (Linn.)
var. acerba, DC., and a little way down the hill in the direction
of Duffield, the Bitter Cress, with its large pink stamens,
Cardamine amara (Linn.).
Early in the following month, June, I walked over to Markeaton
to see a former member of the congregation of Trinity Church,
and hoped that, as I had not examined that part of Derbyshire, I
might meet with some plants worth mentioning ; but in this I was
disappointed. There were only three that I thought worth while
taking specimens of—the White Willow, Sax a/ba (Linn.), the
Barren Brome Grass, Bromus sterilis (Linn.), and the Marsh
Horsetail, Lgutsetum palustre (Linn.). ;
Another place which I visited on this side of Derby, which I
mention here, though my visit to it took place in August, was
Muggington. On this occasion I had as my companion the
Rey. R. Feilden, Vicar of this parish, whose guest I was. He
took me in the first place to Gunn’s Hills, where I met with
several interesting plants, such as Rubus fissus (Lind/.), an erect
Bramble, with septennate leaves and small prickles. I was the
more glad to meet with this Bramble, as I had not before seen it
in the county, and had only heard of it as growing in Osmaston
Park, near Ashbourne. Another Bramble I was glad to see was
R. Sprenglii (Weihe), which Dr. Focke, of Bremen, named for me,
and this Bramble I had not previously met with in the county.
Other plants seen by me in this wood were the White Climbing
Fumitory, Corydalis claviculata (D.C.), the Perfoliate St. John’s
Wort, Aypericum perforatum (Linn.), the Square-stalked St.
John’s Wort, A. guadratum (Stokes), Ulex Gallii (Planch), the
Rose Bay, Epzlobium angustifolium (Linn.), the variety intermedia
(Gilib) of Plantago major (Linn.), a much smaller plant than the
type, and with arcuate ascending scapes; the Wood Cud-weed,
Gnaphalium sylvaticum (Linn.), Hieracium boreale, (Linn.), the
Giant Wall Flower, Campanu/a latifolia (Linn.), Rumex sanguineus
4 BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY.
(Zinn.), var. viridis (Sibth.), the Greater Skull Cap, Scutel/aria
galericulata (Linn.),and the Great Horse-tail, Zguisetum maximum
(Ziun.), a plant which I had not before seen in the county. In
or near the village of Muggington I came upon the following
plants: The Traveller’s Joy, Clematis Vitalba (Linn.), a plant
not before met with in Derbyshire, but here probably a garden
escape; Audbus rusticanus (Merc.), a well-marked species, easily
recognisable by the narrow leaflets of the barren stems, which
are densely felted; Stachys ambigua (Linn.), the Common
Hop, Aumulus Lupulus {Linn.), the White Willow, Sa/ix
alba (Linn.), and the Rough Brome Grass, Bromus asper
(Murr).
On the opposite side of Derby I visited several localities where
in former years I had met with various plants, in the hope of
seeing these again, and of discovering others which I had not
previously seen. Early in April, on going to the Nottingham
Road Cemetery by a path across the fields which I had not
formerly known, my attention was drawn to an old Osier-bed, and
as I was anxious to ascertain if a Willow was growing there which
I had seen in Miller’s Dale, Salix undulata (Ghrh), | made my
way to this place, and found a Willow in flower which I had not
before seen in South Derbyshire. When I had obtained the
leaves of it in July its species could be determined, and it turned
out to be Salix rubra (Huds.), var. Forbyana (Smith), a shrub
which, I believe, is extensively cultivated for basket-making.
The canal-side from the Cemetery to Borrowash affords rich
hunting ground. Here in July may be found the Flowering Rush,
Butomus umbellatus (Linn.), with its purple flowers, which, after
all, is not a rush, and the Arrow Head, Sagztaria saggttifolia
(Zinn.), but these I did not see on this visit. But the plants
which I did see were: one of the Water Cresses, which grows
abundantly both here and on the banks of the River Derwent,
Nasturtium amphibium (R. Br.), Withering’s Bed Straw, Galium
palustre (L.), var. Witheringii (Sm.), the leaves of which have
hooked bristles, the Hairy Hawk-bit, Zeontodon hispidus (Linn.),
the Goat’s Beard, Tragopogon pratensis (Linn.), var. minus (Adil),
BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY. 5
Veronica persica (Poir), a plant now naturalised in our country ;
the following Pondweeds, the Crisped, the Perfoliate, the Grass-
wrack, and the Fennel-leaved, Potamogeton crispus (Linn.),
P. perfoliatus (Linn.), P. sosterefolius (Schum), P. pectinatus
(Linn.). Of Sedges I only noticed the Great Sedge, Carex
vulpina (Linn.), and the only grass I gathered was Phalaris
arundinacea (Linn.).
Here must come in my visit to Stanton-by-Dale and Dale Abbey
Woods, though it took place some days previous to the excursion
mentioned above. On this occasion I was the guest of the Rev.
W. Fox, Rector of Stanton, who took me over ground which I
had not previously traversed, between his house and Dale Abbey.
We had not gone very far on our road when I noticed a pond full
of aquatic plants, amongst which I found the pretty Ranunculus
circinatus (Sibth.), with its half whorled leaves, and Putamogeton
crispus (Linn.). Close by in a hedge I spied the Purging Buck-
thorn, Rhamnus catharlicus (Zinn.), and not far from this the
Maple, Acer campestre (Linn.\. In the fields through which we
passed the Dyer’s Weed, Genista tinctoria (Linn.), was growing
in fair abundance ; whilst in the wood I was very glad to find that
the Toothwort, Zathrea Sguamaria (Linn.), was still to be seen.
But I feel that any account of my visit to this interesting place
would be incomplete without some mention of the Abbey ruins
and the old Church. This edifice I had not before visited, and
therefore had no idea of its quaint interior, and of the monu-
ment to the late Earl Stanhope, which is, I suppose, unique in
England, as he is described upon it as Lay-Bishop of Dale, a
title which is unknown in the Church of England, and which
originated in a misunderstanding of what he used to call himself.
This Church is well worth a visit, as it is a most peculiar one,
both on account of its small size and the arrangement of the
pews in it.
Turning now our backs, metaphorically speaking, upon Stanton
and Dale, let us now visit Chellaston, Swarkestone, and the other
Stanton that is near Derby—Stanton-by-Bridge. These places I
visited twice during the summer of 1893, as I was anxious to see
6 BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY.
if the plants that I had gathered there in previous years were still
living in the old habitats, and this I found to be the case.
But besides finding these I lighted upon some that had not been
recorded as growing in this part of Derbyshire, such as Ranunculus
Auitans (Linn.), Rosa tomentosa (Sm.), with itshairy and compound-
serrate leaflets, the Black Poplar, Populus nigra (Linn.), Trisetum
Havescens (Beauv), evidently here a cultivated grass, Catadbrosa
aquatica (Beauv), which I found in a ditch, all of which I met
with at Swarkestone. Then between Chellaston and Swarkestone,
or at Chellaston, I noticed the following: the Common Water-
cress, Vasturtium officinale (R. Br.), the Creeping Scorpion Grass,
Myosotis repens (D. Don.), and the Water Knotwort, Scrop4ularia
aquatica (Linn.), Hordeum pratense (Huds.), a grass that I had
not previously gathered in the county, Leontodon hirtus (Linn.),
another plant not previously seen by me in these parts, the Lamb’s
Tongue, Plantago media (Linn.),a common plant in the Limestone
Districts, as is also Prcris hizracioides (Linn.), the Hawkweed-
picris. Passing over Swarkestone Bridge, at Stanton I came upon
a Bramble, near an old quarry, which I was much delighted to
meet with, Rubus ¢hyrsoideus (Wimm), the discovery of which,
both here and at Repton, enabled the Rev. W. Moyle Rogers,
our present authority upon this genus, to settle the point whether
this plant was growing in Derbyshire. The white felt underneath
the leaves, and the irregular and jagged serration of the margin of
the leaves should be noticed. 2. rusticanus (Merc.), a Bramble
related to the one just mentioned, was also abundant here. Then
ina small pool of water here I met with a Duckweed, Zemna
trisulca (Linn.), which I had not before seen in Derbyshire, and
upon a wall, Poa compressa (Linn.).
Keeping on this side of Derby, Willington and Repton are the
next places that I would take you to. The canal bank at the first
mentioned place is good hunting ground. Here I found the
Zig-zag Clover, Trifolium medium (Linn.), with its large heads,
Lindley’s Bramble, Rubus Lindleyanus (Lees), which is dis-
tinguishable by its polished stem, the Marsh Bed-straw, Ga/ium
palustre (Linn.), var. Witheringti (Smith), the prevailing variety
BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY. 7
in Derbyshire, the typical palustre not once occurring in the
county, I believe; the true~ Forget-me-not, Myosotis palustris
(With.), var. strigulosa (Reichb.), which is the prevailing form
in the county, the typical plants being of very infrequent occur-
rence. This variety differs from the type in having adfressed
pubescence upon the stem, and in being more slender and erect
than the type; the Hairy Mint, Mentha hirsula (Zinn.), the
Greater Skull-cap, Scwéellaria galericulata (Zinn.), the Small
Nettle, Urtica urens (Zinn.), the White Willow, Salix alba
(Zinn.), a curious form of the Perfoliate Pondweed, Potamogeton
perfoliata (Linn.), and Glyceria aguatica (Zinn.), a grass that,
I believe, does not grow elsewhere in South Derbyshire.
My first visit to Repton this year was on July 6th, the marriage-
day of the Duke and Duchess of York, when I was in hopes of
walking as far as Repton Rocks, but the heat was so intense that
I could not venture beyond the bridge near Repton Park.
However, this short walk was a very satisfactory one, as I obtained
good specimens of Rubus thyrsoideus (IVimm), previously
mentioned as growing at Stanton-by-Bridge, and another Bramble
not before met with in Derbyshire, R. saxicolus (P. J. Miicll),
which was named for me by Dr. Focke, of Bremen, who has
made this genus his especial study. Near these plants a Rose was
growing, which I believe to be Rosa sepium (Zhuill), and if this
surmise should be correct, it will prove to be new to the county.
The o.her plants found near Repton were: the large Valerian,
Valeriana officinalis (Linn:), var. Mikanii ( Wats), the Flowering
Rush, Butomus umbellatus (Linn.), the Wood Club-rush, Scirpus
sylvaticus (Linn.), and the variety of the Marsh Horse-tail that is not
uncommon round Derby, Zguzsetum dimosum (Zinn.), var. fluviatile
(Zinn.). Two other plants I desire to mention before I close are
Carduus pratensis (Willd.), found in a damp meadow near
Willington by the Rey. R. C. Bindley, Vicar of Mickleover, and
Verbascum virgatum (With.), found at Chellaston by the Rey.
A. C. Hassé, of Ockbrook.
These are some of the results of my walks round Derby in the
spring and summer of 1893, and I trust that what has now been
8 BOTANICAL WALKS ROUND DERBY.
laid before you may act as a stimulus to the Botanists now present,
and stir them up to examine very closely those parts of the county
they may visit. Above all, let them cultivate that mind which
delights to observe in every plapt, no matter how minute it may
be, the wisdom of the great Creator in so contriving its various
parts, and the functions which they are intended to fulfil, that it is
fitted to do its part in the Universe, and thus, whilst benefiting
man, show forth His glory and His omnipotence.
Poole’s Bole.
A NARRATIVE OF AN ADVENTURE MADE IN THAT CAVERN BY
Mr k. WHITTINGTON, OF STEVENAGE, HERTS., ON THE
25TH OF AUGUST, 1794.
Communicated by Mrs. Marcaret C. LONG.
passing ees Beas I ame a stay of a as
or two at Buxton, and curiosity led me to see Poole’s
Hole.
Poole’s Hole, as described by several writers, is a wonderful
subterraneous cavern, situated at little more than half a mile from
Buxton, at the foot of a large hill, and appears to have had its
origin from some dreadful convulsion of nature. I was accom-
panied by the guides, who reside near the entrance of the cavern
to be in readiness to attend the curious traveller. The entrance
into the cavern is through an aperture in the rocks, so narrow as
to admit but one person at a time, and so low, that a middle sized
person cannot walk in without stooping, but soon opens into a
lofty wide concavity, in comparative resemblance like unto a
spacious cathedral, but of great extent; the air, just within the
narrow entrance, is excessively cold and damp, though the moment
you enter the wide space, the air is found to be much more mild
and temperate ; but, as my object is not to describe what has so
often been described by others, I shall content myself with saying,
that I advanced with the guides, five in number, and each carry-
ing a light, and directing my attention to the various curiosities
of the cavern, until we came to a piece of projecting rock
10 POOLE’S HOLE.
encrusted with spar, which is called Mary ‘Queen of Scott’s Pillar,’
so named (I am informed) by that unfortunate princess when she
visited this cavern. Here we made a stand, as the guides informed
me this pillar was the boundary of most people’s curiosity ; before
me appeared a steep rugged declivity, of considerable depth. I
now asked the guides, if there was not a possibility of proceeding
to the extremity of the cavern; they said, there was, but it could
not be attempted without considerable difficulty and danger. The
guides not appearing inclined to go any farther, I took one of
their candles, curiosity urging me to proceed. Having got down
the declivity, the passage, for a short distance, was narrow and
winding, the lights in the hands of my guides were rendered no
longer of service to me, and what I had apprehended, I had now
the mortification of being convinced of, which -was, the light of
my small candle, being insufficient for me to discover the roof of
the cavern, which, from the immensity of the height, I conceived,
must have had an awful effect. The sides, in many parts, as high
as my light would enable me to see, were covered with petrefac-
tions, though none that I observed worthy of particular description.
The bottom was here much more rugged than that part of the
cavern most frequented, owing to the numerous fragments of
fallen rock obstructing the passage. Following the passage, I
soon arrived at the foot of a lofty precipice, which the guides had
informed me of, saying, that if I adventured, I should find a hole
at the height of about eighty yards, through which I must pass to
arrive at the end of the cavern ; I with difficulty, and not without
some danger, climbed the precipice until I arrived at the chink in
the rock which the guides had mentioned. It was just large
enough to admit a moderate sized person. The height of the
precipice to this aperture, I think, was exaggerated by the guides.
It appeared to me not more than fifty or sixty yards perpendicular
height. Beyond this aperture the Jo/tom of the cavern, if I may be
allowed so to name it, ran nearly parallel with the aperture, and was
composed of loose stones which had fallen from the roof, some
partly encrusted with spar, and of various shapes and sizes, some
immensely large, and lying as rude as chaos, rendering the passage
POOLE’S HOLE. rey
very unpleasant. The roof was now in most parts visible, (appearing
very rugged, and in general encrusted with petrefactions) although
the sides were in some places so widely extended, that both sides
were not discernible at the same time. Having arrived at the
extremity of the cavern, which I conceived to be about half a
mile from the entrance, I took up a piece of rock and struck off
some of the white spar, which contained some particles of a
petrified quality, similar in appearance to what is called Bristol
stone, and equally transparent. Should any person, in future,_
adventure to this place, I could wish to caution them against
striking the rock violently, as the moment I faced about to return,
a piece of rock fell near me from the roof, as I suppose, in con-
sequence of being shaken when I knocked off the spar. Having
proceeded some distance, on my return, I came, to my very great
astonishment, to another extremity of the cavern. As the guides
had said I could not lose my way, I immediately conceived this
part of the cavern to be unexplored. I returned and endeavoured
to find the aperture on the top of the precipice, but in vain. At
length I discovered a chink in the rock, which, at first appearance,
I thought to be the aperture before mentioned, but, upon exami-
nation it proved not to be the same. Conceiving it to be almost
impossible for a person to climb from the rock below to where I
then was, my candle being burnt nearly to my fingers, I found I
had no time to lose in deliberation, therefore determined to
adventure, whatever might be the consequence. At the hazard
of not being able to return, and also of extinguishing my candle,
I let myself down upon the rock, which I effected by clinging
with my hands and dropping at once upon the rock below ; when
upon the rock, a space so extensive presented itself, that I could
but feintly discern the roof and opposite side of the cavern, the
bottom was invisible! With the most imminent danger of falling,
I then got down the side of the rock (which was as steep as the
roof of a house) to the verge of it, when holding myself with one
hand, and holding out the candle with the other, nothing was to
be seen beneath me but a yawning gulph, which appeared to be
bottomless ; with difficulty I climbed back to the top of the rock, and
12 POOLE’S HOLE.
again endeavoured to descend wherever it seemed most practicable,
but without effect: I then attempted to get back through the
chink, this was also impracticable. The only chance which
remained, was to call to the guides, in hopes of being heard,
which I endeavoured to do by exerting my voice to the utmost, when,
as soon as the reverberations of the echo had ceased, nothing was
to be heard but the drops of water tinkling from the roof and
sides of the cavern, except which, all was as silent as death! I
then with resignation seated myself upon the rock, and for a few
moments gave myself up for lost, having no other idea of my
situation but that I had got into a part of the cavern never before
seen by man. Nothing remained for me to do but sit and see
my candle expire, which I was well convinced could not last
many minutes longer, at length, after a short time spent in the
most solemn suspense, I thought I heard a humming noise at a
distance, which drawing nearer, to my unspeakable comfort,
proved to be two of the guides, who had come forward in search
of me. The hope now returned of once again beholding the
light of the sun. Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the
guides at seeing me in such a situation, they immediately declared
that no person had ever been seen there before, and that it was
impossible to descend without being dashed to atoms. I could
now discern my situation more clearly; I found myself perched
upon a rock that overhung a precipice of at least forty or fifty
yards perpendicular height. Fortunately, one of the guides had
the temerity to ascend the rugged side of the cavern to within
twelve or fifteen yards of where I was situated ; I then having the
assistance of another light, descended with the greatest difficulty
and danger to within a short distance of where the guide was
standing, the guide was standing upon a rock that projected about
two feet from the side of the cavern. Between me and the guide
was an open space of about three yards in width, and, by the
best observation I could take, of between thirty and forty yards
in depth, the side of the cavern beneath me perpendicular, and
the face of the rock to which I was clinging, was also nearly per-
pendicular. As I was unable to turn, the guide told me to step
POOLE’S HOLE. 13
backwards, which I did, and fortunately caught the rock ; and
excepting a slight contusion, descended in safety.
The curiosities of the peak are certainly numerous and won-
derful. Much has, at various times, been written concerning
them, particularly of Poole’s-hole ; I recollect having read in
“some author, an account of this cavern being nearly a quarter of
a mile in height, which, from the observation I was enabled to
make on my return, having descended where the height of the
cavern was the greatest, I think, is exaggerated by at least one
half. Iam credibly informed, the height of the cavern does not
in any part exceed two hundred yards.
The only cause of my wishing to make my adventure public,
is, that it may Operate as a caution to the curious and adventuring
traveller, who may in future visit this cavern.
14
Reptows Merry Bells.
Contributed by F. C. Hrpxins, M.A.
“‘ Barrow’s big boulders, Repton’s merry bells,
Foremark’s cracked pancheons, and Newton’s egg shells.”
of Heitbotaa parishes. It is not intended to defend
“ Comparisons
are odorous”! but to write an account of the bells,
the comparison, for as Dogberry says,
derived from all sources, ancient and modern.
Llewellynn Jewitt, in Vol. XIII. of the Re/iguary, describing
the bells of Repton, writes, ‘“‘at the church in the time of
Edward VI. there were iij great bells & ij small.” Unfortunately
“the Churchwardens’ and Constables’ accounts of the Parish of
Repton” only extend from the year 1582 to 1635. I have copied
out some of the references to our bells entered in them, which
will, I hope, be interesting to my readers.
Extracts from “the Churchwardens’ and Constables’ accounts
of the Parish of Repton.”
A.D. 1583. The levy for the bell ae 05 oe vj ixs o
It’ spent at takying downe the bell mt ue xvjt
It’ payd to the Bellfounder wad - xxxiijs iij?
It’ bestowed on the s’vants at casting ee ye bell. xvjt
It’ expensys at drawing up the bell ie Me vijt
It’ to the ryngers the xviit® day of november _... xij?
A.D. 1584. Recevyd of the levy for the bell... ate Gs vji xs vid
It’ of Bretby towards the bell... oe aa vjs viij4
It’ spent at takying downe ye bell a we viij4
It’ bestowed on the bell founder ... roe oe ij?
It Payd to Bellfounder for weyght, ) Preps Os oe.
roe eave 2 te hows née ij xis viij4
ze.. liij score & ij pounds )
A.D.
A.D 1586.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D. 1600.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D.
A.D
fee).
1585.
1587.
1589.
1590.
1592.
1603.
1605.
1607.
1614.
1615.
1623.
REPTON’S MERRY BELLS.
It’ for a bell rope for the great bell ;
It’ to John Pratt for makinge iiij newe felipe
It’ the day before Saynt Hew’s day for )
mendyng the bels, & for nayles 3
It’ of our ladie’s even, given to the ringers )
for the preservation of our Queene $
Our ladie’s even, eve of the Annunciation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary (March 25th).
Preservation of our Queene Elizabeth from the
Babington Conspiracy.
It’ given unto the ringers uppon coronation daye
It’ for a bell rope ... .
It’ payde to francis Eaton for mendynge
the irons aboutt the bells J
It’ payde to Ralphe Weanwryghte
for trussynge the bells nesne
the Coronacyon daye
a spent in takinge downe ye beell xe
’ payd to John Welsh for takinge hitt donne ...
ii spent in lodinge hitt se
It’? spent in charges going with the bell
to Nottingham, being towe days and =
night
It’ payd to ye bellfounder for castinge the bell ...
It’ spent with him .
It’ payd for yeoleiiae ye Beell aa for eesti
It’ spent uppon them that holpe with the beell ..
It’ given to the ringers uppon New yeares meee
morninge
It’? given to ye ringers upon St. jane: dave
(July 25th)
It’ given to ye ringers the v Epes of tert
It’ payd at hanginge up ye greatte bell ...
It’ bestowed of ye Ringers at ye first Ringinge )
of ye bells )
It’ payd for greese for ye bells .
It’ given to ye Ringers uppon Christmas dave
morning c : aa nde
It’ towe belgie
The names of them that gave money ot ae ie
newe beell. 80. (Repton, 62. Milton, 18.)
Sum gathered é ce ae :
First paide for castinge the bell
It’ given to the Ringers at the time of PHinee
Charlles his comminge forth of spaine.
(Oct. 1623).
T5
ijs
vs
viija
xij4
ij
ijs viijt
ijs ij?
iijp
iiij
vis viije
iii} xviijs
ij¢
iis viijt
xd
xij viijs viije
yii
xij@
16 REPTON’S MERRY BELLS.
Extract from the diary of Mr. George Gilbert.
‘© A.D, 1772, Oct. 7th. The third bell was cracked, upon ringing at Mr. John
Thorpe’s wedding. The bell, upon being taken down,
weighed 7 cwt. 2 qr. 18 lb., clapper, 24 Ib. It was
sold at tod. per lb., £35 18s. Re-hung the third bell,
Nov. 21st, 1774. Weight 8 cwt. 3 qr. 24 lb., at 13d.
per lb., 454 7s. 8d., clapper, 1 qr. 22 Ib., at 22d.,
41 2s. 10d. £55. 9s. 63d.”
This is all the information I can gather about “ Repton’s
merry bells” from ancient sources.
For some time our ring of six bells has only been “ chimed,”
as, owing to the state of the beams which supported them, it was
considered dangerous to “ zg” them.
During the month of January, 1896, Messrs. John Taylor & Co.
of Loughborough, descendants of a long line of bell-founders,
lowered the bells down, and conveyed them to Loughborough,
where they were thoroughly cleansed and examined. Four of
them were sound, but two, the 5th and 6th, were found to be
cracked, the 6th (the Tenor bell) worse than the 5th. The
crack started in both bells from the “crown staple,” from which
the “clapper ” hangs ; it (the staple) is made of iron and cast into
the crown of the bell. This has been the cause of many cracked
bells. The two metals, bell-metal and iron, not yielding equally,
one has to give way, and this is generally the bell metal. The
“Canons,” as the projecting pieces of metal forming the handle,
and cast with the bell. are called, and by which they are fastened
to the * headstocks,”’ or axle tree, were found to be much worn
with age. All the ‘“‘Canons” have been removed, holes have
been drilled through the crown, the staples removed, and new
ones have been made which pass through the centre hole, and
upwards through a square hole in the headstocks, made of iron, to
replace the old wooden ones. New bell-frames of iron, made in
the shape of the letter H, fixed into oak beams above and below,
support the bells, which are now raised about three feet above the
bell chamber floor, and thus they can be examined more easily.
REPTON’S MERRY BELLS. ay
During the restoration of the Church in 1886, the opening
of the west arch necessitated the removal of the ringers’ chamber
floor, which had been made, at some period or other, between the
ground floor and the groined roof, so the ringers had to mount
above the groined ceiling when they had to ring or chime the
bells. There, owing to want of distance between them and the
bells, the labour and inconvenience of ringing was doubled, the
want of sufficient leverage was much felt: now the ringers stand
on the ground floor, and with new ropes and new “sally-guides ”
their labour is lessened, and the ringing improved.
When the bells were brought back from Loughboro’ I made
careful “‘rubbings”’ of the inscriptions, legends, bell-marks, &c.,
before they were raised and fixed in the belfry. The informa-
tion thus obtained, together with that in Vol. XIII. of the
Religuary, has enabled me to publish the following details about
the bells.
The “rubbings” and ‘‘ squeezes’ for the article in the Rediguary
were obtained by W. M. Conway (now Sir Martin Conway) when
he was at Repton School.
The ist (treble) Bell.
On the haunch, between three lines, one above, two below,
FRAVNCIS THACKER OF
PINCOLNS INNPESOF 1721.
a border: fleurs-de-lis (fig. 7): Bell-mark of Abraham Rudhall, a
famous bell-founder of Gloucester (fig. 7): border (fig 7).
A catalogue of Rings of Bells cast by A. R. and others, from
1684—1830, is in the Bodleian Library, Oxford: this bell is
mentioned as the gift of Francis Thacker.
At the east end of the north aisle there is a mural monument to
his memory.
The 2nd Bell.
On the crown a border of fleurs-de-lis (fig 9). Round the
haunch,
2
18 REPTON’S MERRY BELLS.
Sysweetly| toling) (men call) {ta] ffalte | (on)
meatt] that} {feed) the} foule|
between two lines above and below, then below the same border
(fig. 9) inverted.
1622 Godfrey CGhacker Lane Gharker
This bell is referred to in the Churchwardens’ accounts under
dates 1615 and 1623.
The 3rd Bell.
Round the haunch, between two lines,
THO GILBERT &IOHN TETLEY
CHVRCHWARDENS 1774
PACK & CHAPMAN OF LONDON
FE GES
This is the bell referred to in the extract quoted above
Below, a border, semicircles intertwined
from George Gilbert’s diary.
The 4th Bell.
Round the haunch, between six lines (3 above and 3 below),
% (Meladie] omen |/POencet] |Mangdelene
a shield: three bells (two and one), with a crown between them
(fig. 1), (Bell mark of Richard Brasyer, a celebrated Norwich Bell
founder, who died in 1513) a lion’s head on a square (fig. 2): a
crown on a square (fig. 3) : and a cross (fig. 5).
The 5th Bell.
Round the haunch, between two lines, one above, one below,
PE] AOC x] [dT] [iH] fept] [vox] [exulfariomy
same marks (except the crown) as No. 4 Bell: a king’s head
crowned (fig. 4): and a cross (fig. 6). Below this, round the
haunch, a beautiful border composed of a bunch of grapes and a
vine leaf (fig. 8), alternately arranged.
REPTON BELL MARKS AND ORNAMENTS.
REPTON’S MERRY BELLS. 19
Below, the Bell mark of John Taylor & Co. within a double
circle, a triangle interlaced with a trefoil, and a bell in the centre.
Above the circle the sacred emblem of S. John Baptist, the lamb,
cross, and flag. The name of the firm within the circle.
Underneath the Bell mark,
RECAST 1896.
The 6th Bell (the tenor Bell).
Round the haunch, between four lines, two above, and two
below,
Ree} (Gampanal (Sacra | [Fiat Grinitate] [Brata]
(no bell marks).
Below, a border like that on the 5th Bell.
RECAST 1896.
G. WOODYATT, VICAR.
J. ASTLE
’ : CHURCHWARDENS.
T. E. AUDEN, J
: Bell mark of J. Taylor & Co. on the opposite side.
(Owing to the difference of the type of the inscription, and names, it is
supposed that this bell was recast in 1677, so it may have been one of the
“three great bells” in Edward VI.’s time.)
The following particulars of the bells have been supplied by
Messrs. John Taylor & Co.
Diameter. Height. « Note. Weight.
ft. in. ft. in. ewt. qr. lbs.
No. I. 2 of Rg Ct 7 319
ace PAL 2 102 2 4% Bo W227
Pe ale 3 of 2 4% A 8 1 18
a> hve Sate 2 6% G G 2 2Y
yh ee pe 2 10 F 12 226
he PANE 3 40 sat E i738 o
Total 3 tons 4 cwt. 0 qrs. 27 Ibs,
Key-note E major.
To complete the octave, two more bells are required, Dz and
E, then indeed Repton will have a “ ring” second to none.
The Derdbyshive Petition of 1641.
Contributed by Str GEORGE SITWELL, Bart.
fa are fortunate in possessing information as to the
part which Derbyshire has played in the great events
of the last four or five hundred years. The roll of
those who fought at Agincourt and Crecy has been
printed by Mr. Yeatman, and the names of the subscribers for
the defence of the county in 1588, 1745, and 1794 are to be
found in Simpson’s “ Derby,” and in the newspapers of the time.
But I have always regretted that we have no list of the Derbyshire
squires who followed the Earl of Devonshire to Derby and
Nottingham in 1688, or any record to show us who took the
side of king or of Parliament at the outbreak of the Civil War.
It was, therefore, a real and an unexpected pleasure to me, when
lately glancing at Dr. Pegge’s collection in the College of Arms,
to find in one of his “miscellaneous” volumes the following
petition from the ‘Baronets, Knights, Esquires, Gentlemen,
Freeholders, and others, inhabitants of the county of Derby.”
Two or three similar petitions are preserved in the National
Library, as may be seen by referring to the general catalogue
under “Derbyshire,” but this differs from them in having the
names of those who signed it attached. It is endorsed “ 1640,”
probably by Dr. Pegge, but the signatures of Sir John Harpur,
the High Sheriff, and of Luke Whittington, Mayor of Derby,
proves that it was drawn up in the following year. The position
occupied by the names of Sir William Every, who was created a
Baronet on the 26th May of that year, and of Sir Samuel Sleigh
THE DERBYSHIRE PETITION OF 1641. 21
and Sir Francis Rhodes, who were knighted on the 8th July
and gth August, give a nearer indication of the time when it was
presented.* On the 11th of that month the King was at Derby,
on his return from Scotland ; but the general tenour of the peti-
tion (had it not been for the circumstances I have mentioned)
would appear to agree better with the date of August, 1642, when
Charles (I believe) passed through Derby on his way to set up
the Royal standard at Nottingham. However that may be, there
can be no doubt that this was the last united effort made by the
gentlemen of Derbyshire, before events broke them off into the
opposing parties of Cavaliers and Roundheads, to press for a
reconciliation between King and Parliament, and thus to avert
the dangers which threatened the whole kingdom. On the
13th September, Charles with the Royal army returned to Derby
for a single day on his way to Shrewsbury; and he is. said to
have borrowed the sum of £300 and all the small arms the
Corporation could furnish, on a promise of repayment when the
rebellion was suppressed. In August, 1645, he was again in the
county, and the following particulars of his marches are given in
the Zter Carolinum, published in 1660 :—
“Tuesday the 12 to Zutbury castle pr. in camp, Nights. Miles.
and lying at the Lord Loughbrows - - rodeos FAK:
Wednesday the 13 dshdorn i’'th Peake, Mrs. Cakaines 1. Xiv.
Thursday the 14 to Chattisford, near Bakewell, E.
of Devonshires - - - - : i RIVe
Friday the 15 to Wedbeck Marquess of Wewcastles- ij. xij.
The petition is as follows :—
To the Kings most excellent Majesty.
Yo" Maties Loyall & peacefull subj’, the Barronetts, Kn’,
Esq, Gent., ffreeholders, & others, Inhafits of the County &
* See also a letter from Sir Francis Rhodes, Gilbert Clarke, Lionel Fan-
shawe, Henry Wigfall, George Sitwell, and Edward Revell, six ‘‘ Noble
Lords,” urging that the King be petitioned to return from the North and meet
his Parliament. This is dated 21st March, 1641.—Hist. MSS. Comm., 1883-4,
39, a
22 THE DERPYSHIRE PETITION OF 1641.
Town of Derby, whose Names are hereunto annexed, humbly
crave Leave to shew & pray as follows.
Whereas We are distracted with y° general ffears of the King-
dom y‘ yo" Maties removall from yo" Parliam' will be a Dissolu-
tion of yo" gratious intent, & their pious Endeav’, for y*
Reformation of those great grievances which had crept both
into y* Church & Comon Wealth, & likewise an Obstruction to
y° Redress of those pressures under which we groan, & an
absolute hindrance to y* releife of y* Calamitous Distresses of
Yo" Maties Subjects of Ireland.
With bleeding hearts we h"” beseech yo" Matie y' You
will be graciously pleased to return unto & reside
near Your Parliam‘', Yo" highest Co™* & Councill,
whereby we conceive yo" Royall Crown is made most
glorious to Yo" self & Yo" Posterity, o" Religion Lives
& Libtys secured unto us & ours, & is the only Means
to expedite releife to Yo" Maties s‘ distressed Protestant
Subjects in Ireland; without which we can conceive no
probabylity of Safety to Yo" sacred Majesty, to them
or us. Who shall most readily, according to our
protestation, w'" our Lives & ffortunes, maintain and
defend Yo Maties royal Person, Honour, & Crown,
the Power & Priviledges of Parliam‘, the rights &
Libertys of the Subject, & the Power & Purity of the
Protestant Religion. And we shal] ever pray y‘ yo"
days may be as the Dues of Heaven & Yo" Posterity
Kings and Princes to all Generations.
John Harpur Sherif. Row : Moorewood.
George Gresley. ' Michael Burton.
Tho® Burditt. Luke Whittington Mayor of
W™. Every. Derby.
fir. Rodes. Rich*. Clarke.
John Gell. John fflamsteed.
Sa: Sleigh. John Jackson.
Tho® Gresley. Anthony Moorewood.
THE DERBYSHIRE PETITION OF 1641.
Chris : Horton.
ffran’. Burdett.
Jacinth Sacheverell.
Henry Gilbert.
Gilbert Clarke.
ffrancis Munday.
Edw° Revell.
Jo: Greaves.
Jo: Milward.
Gilbert Thacker.
John Bullocke.
W™. Woolley.
Rob‘. Eyre.
Rob‘. Wilmot.
Geo: Pole.
Tho*. Sanders.
Lio: ffanshau.
Henry Wigfall. -
Geo : Sitwell.
John Lowe.
Edw’. Gill.
James Bullock.
John Wiersdale.
John Dalton.
John Spateman.
John Wigley.
Rich". Coke.
ffrancis Revell.
Tho’. Burton.
Godfrey Clarke.
J. Woolhouse.
William Sale.
Daniel Eyre.
Rob‘. Mellor.
Geo: Sellors
William Willot.
Antho : Senior.
Edw“. Newton.
Tho*, Vicars.
Ja’. Abney.
Sam’, Sleigh,
Tho*. Gerye.
Geo: Columbell.
Leo: Gill.
Geo: Gill.
Rowl". Eyre.
Arthur Mower,
Godfrey Watkinson.
Tho®. Eyre.
Geo: Alsop.
Ro: Allestrye.
John Meynell. '
Sym Yate.
Edw’.
Rowland Moorewood.
Joseph Parker.
Tho*. Horton,
Tho*. Sleigh.
Tho®. Youle.
Rob‘, Hope.
Berr, Wells.
23
24
Ashover,
Memoranda by Titus CAheatcroft, A.D. 1722.
WITH A FEW NOTES BY THE EDITOR.
once lords of this parish. Each of them had a
coneywarren belonging to their manor. Babington
lived at Dethic, and built him a chapel (there) in
the year 1530.
[This date appears on the west face of the tower, which alone was
erected by that family. The chapel was founded by Geoffry de
Dethic in the year 1278.—ED.]
Roleston (Rolleston) lived at Edelstall Hall, and Rereshy
at Eastwood Hall.
There are also four more halls, as Clattercotes Hall, Overton
Hall, and Gorse Hall, and Stubbing Edge Hall. Pearsons
lived at Gorse Hall.
There are likewise belonging to this parish four rich and
spacious commons, well furnished with all sorts of moor
game, besides foxes, hares, and the like.
It hath within it ten fair woods, and several very good
springs of water for fish to breed in, besides a very good cool
bath for rich as well as poor to bathe themselves in for recrea-
tion, as well as to cure their bodies of several distempers.
There are not many parishes which can be compared to this,
for there are 80 springs of running water, besides many mines
of lead ore; and some coals may be got, as at Stubbing Edge,
Nutting Fields, and at Milward Wood; but it is especially
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 25
noted for limestone and lime kilns, which furnisheth all the
country round about us with lime for land and building.
There are likewise in this parish fourteen rocks of gritstone,
very useful for building houses and walls withal, which lie
very conveniently for all the inhabitants of the parish. There
are eight rocks of limestone which make good lime to
build houses with, and likewise to manure the land. There
are two of these rocks out of which they may cut very
good marble for chimneypieces, so artificially wrought by
nature as no polite art can equal it; the one is in Lexley,
and the other at the Fall Mill. Ashover quarry is of grit-
stone, where grindlestones are got. There is another quarry
where they get that excellent stone for smilting mills, that
will abide the fire. It is obtained from Peasonhurst.
There is a Delfe (or pitt) where men get abundance of
scythe sand, and send it abroad into other countries for the
use of husbandmen; but the quarry for grindlestones is far
beyond it in bringing profit to the lords of the parish, and
they are of special use to all who make scythes, hooks, and
all kinds of hardware, as they do at Sheffield, which is about
twelve miles from this towne.
There is, moreover, belonging to this parish, a pleasant
freshwater river, over which there are several good stone
bridges, viz., (1) Amber Bridge, (2) Flax Croft Bridge, (3)
Old Mill Bridge, (4) Dog Holme Bridge, (5) Fall Yate
Bridge or Fenn Bridge, (6) Hunt Bridge, (7) Dale Bridge.
There are also upon this river three smilting mills and
three corne milns, all in this parish. In former times there
were more smilting milns, called windmilns, one at Amber
Lane Head, the second on Ashover Hill Top, the third on
the top of the Hay, and the fourth on Windmill Hill,
between Butterley and Doho Lane, not far off a parish mark
called ‘“‘Crowder Stone,’ which is near a house called Cold
Harbour. This river of Amber carries its name above ten
miles. There are also three great highways through this
parish—one by Bunting Field Nook, which goes betwixt
26 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Chesterfield and Derley Bridge, and so to Winster. The
second is from Chesterfield through Kelstidge to Matlock
Bridge, and so to Wirksworth. The third is by a place
called Knot Cross, betwixt the coal pits and the Peak.
I now come to show you by marks how large the parish
is in its outmost bounds; the which marks are usually viewed
by the inhabitants on the day called Holy Thursday. On
the Sunday before, notice is given in the church that the
boundaries will be viewed on Thursday next, prayers usually
beginning on the same morning at seven o’clock, where they
meet, some on horseback and others on foot to view these
marks following. ‘This is called a yearly perambulation, and
is to be observed in Rogation week.
ist. Crowder Stone, at Ben Robinson’s.
2. Chuck Thorn Cross.
3. High Field Cross.
4. Holloway Elme.
5. Holms Ford.
6. Lea Mill.
7. Cow Mill.
8. Two Thorns.
g. Tansley Grindlestones.
10. Cardinshaw Head.
11. The Seven Brethren.
[Probably as many trees, or perhaps stones (? some pre-historic circle).
About one hundred and twenty years ago there were twelve fine
old hollies growing on Smalley Common, between the Rose and
Crown and Close or Cloves Wood end, commonly called ‘‘ The
Twelve Apostles.”—ED. ]
12. Gillock Moss.
13. Sandy Ford.
14. Black Pool.
15. Roberts’s.
16. Weather Stone.
17. Shirl Fork.
18. Harrod.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 27
19. Crich’s Cross.
[A family of Crich resided in the parish three centuries ago. — Eb. ]
20. Cow Bridge.
21. Cay Stone, at Stanidge.
22. Hoo Field Thorne.
Ancient people have told Leonard Wheatcroft, my father,
that in this said parish of Ashover there are several parcels
of land left for the use of the poor inhabitants thereof.
First, there was some parcel of land given, but I am not
certain where it lieth, though I have heard ancient people
say it was part of one Cocker-forme, lying near Ashover
Towne, to the value of five marks a year (43 6s. 8d.),
which was to be given to the poore and schollars in loaf
bread every Holy. Thursday. My father hath told me that
he was a partaker of that dole when he was a schollar in
the years 1630, 1631, and 1632, etc., and further, as he
hath heard aged people, and as it was writ upon his grave-
stone in brass that that dole was left by one oder¢ Eyre
[Should be Philip.—Ep.} in the year
' is yet to be seen in the chancel, with his picture, all in
brass.
Others say it was left by one Sir Samuel Tryumpe: and
His monument
this Sir Samuel giving away the Parsonage, presentation, and
all to Mr. Immanuel Bourne, as a dowry with a kinswoman
of his wife’s, whose name was Jemima Beckingham, daughter
to Sir Thom. Beckingham, Kt., it is judged that he gave
that also as part of her dowry, for that Immanuel Bourne
did give that dole many years till there were wars in England
in the reign of Chas. I., about the yeare 1641.
There is also another parcel of land, left by one Thomas
Hancock, of Nordidge (North Edge) to the poor, in the year
1650, of ten shillings a year in money.
There is another parcel of land, about fifteen shillings a
year, left by one John Bunting, of Alton, called by the
name of Babington Pingle, in the year 1660, one-half of
28 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
which is to be given on S. Margaret’s Day, being the 2oth
of July, and the other half on S. John’s Day, December 27th.
[This is obviously the same charity which is attributed to George Bower
on the Donation Board.—Eb.]
There is another piece of land left by one Richard Hodg-
kinson, of Greenhouse, called by the name of ‘The Nether Salt
Well,’ to the use of the schoolmaster of Ashover, for the teaching
yearly two poor children, This money is twenty shillings a year,
to be paid to the churchwardens on the 15th day of December.
The said Richard Hodgkinson deceased in the year 1673.*
[This date does not coincide with that on the Benefaction Board,
“1780,” but the latter must be wrong.—ED.]
There is also another parcel of land left by one Capt.
Saml. Sleigh, of Nether Northidge, in the year 1688, called by
the name of the ‘King’s Lant,’ of the sum of #5 a year.
There is likewise another parcel of land left to the use of
this Schoolmaster by the same Capt. Saml. Sleigh, of Northidge,
in the year 1688, of £5 a year, of which one part of it
(20 shill. a year) lies at Northidge, in the possession (? occu-
pation) of Sir Windsor Hunlock, Bart., and £4 a year lies .
at Wessington, in the parish of Crich, in the possession of the
Mathers, who are tenants under one Mr. Sleigh, at London.
[Mr. Sleigh’s will is dated March 2, 1684, according to the Benefaction
Board, on which this charity is recorded at greater length.—Ep.]
Another parcel of land, left by Thomas Calton, of Overton,
to be paid yearly out of it five shillings on S., Thomas’
' Day, and given to the poore people in Mill Town Quarter.
This parcel of land is called by the name of y* Long Croft.
The aforesaid Thomas Calton deceased in the year 1715.
* The will of Richard Hodgkinson, of the Chauntry House in Ashover,
dated 1612. This said Richard, by will, left 20s. per ann. to the poor
of Ashover, payable out of Style Croft, and 20 shill. per ann., payable
to the schoolmaster, out of the Nether Salt Well, on the 15th of
December. The above now included in lands purchased by Robert Banks
Hodgkinson in the year 1760.
[From a loose slip of paper written evidently about 40 or 50 years
ago, found in Wheatcroft’s MS., and secured therein by the ED.]
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 29
There is a piece of land which lies in the Dick Lant,
called by the name of ‘Steel Croft,’ and in possession of
Ralph Allen, which was given to the use of the poor: at
every Christmas twenty shillings. It belongs to Mr. Richard
Hodgkinson, of Derby, but it was left by the will and
testament of F
There is another parcel of land in the Over end, belong-
ing to Peson-Hurst, being left by one Hunt, of 15 shillings
a year in money.
Anthony Storer left 5 shill’. yearly to the School, to be
paid out of John Marsh’s cottage, of Hay, in Ashover Parish.
ASHOVER SCHOOL.
Memorandum. That on June 3", 1728, in the 1* year
of K. George y® z™. Mr. William Hodgkinson, of Overton,
delivered up free possession of the School of Ashover to
five trustees, being—
Mr. Laurence Bourne,
Mr. William Bourne,
Mr. John Gregory (junior),
_ Mr. Will. Hopkinson (jun‘.),
Edmund Hopkinson, {jun’.).
I, Titus Wheatcroft, being Schoolmaster, and Mr. William
Hodgkinson, Attorney in Derby, being witnesses to the
writings; one deed being to be kept by y* Rev*. Mr.
Obadiah Bourne, and the others by Mr. William Hodgkinson,
of Overton.
(In the Inventory of Church Goods there are, inter alia)—
‘““A Pewter Dish with ‘R’ and ‘F’on it.”
* 2 Little boxes to gather Brief-monies in.”
“ A Great Book of Martyrs, given by Edward Newton,
of Northidge.
“A Font of lead.”
“The pulpit was rebuilt in 1712.”
“The Loft was built in 1722.’
30° MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Here followeth a description of the Burial of the Dead,
and y* custom thereof.
First, on the day that the corps is to be buried, y* Clerk
is to ring y* Passing Bell, which is usually about 6 or 7
o’clock in the morning of y* same day.
He shall for a man give every bell three tolls: and for a
woman he shall give every bell two tolls,* and then ring
the fourth (tenor) for half-an-hour: and when it is ceased
give the bell two or three knolls as before directed. And
as for making of the grave, observe these directions following :
When the corpse is buried, they pay the clerk 19 pence
if ye corpse be coffined, and 17 pence if it be wrapped in
a shroud; whereof ye minister hath 7d. and ye clerk y® rest.
If y° people will have y® corpse chimed to ye church,
they pay what they please to ye ‘clerk: but if they will
have the bells rung, then they give what they please to
the ringers, and they drink it: and all those that are
ordained ringers have part of the same if they choose.
BURIAL PLACES, ASHOVER,
SHEWING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE GRAVES IN ASHOVER
CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD, 1722.
[Although the following list of interments appears among the MSS. of
Titus Wheatcroft, the son of Leonard (a notice of whom appeared
in our last volume), it was probably the work of the father, or, at
least, compiled by Titus from Leonard’s memoranda and recollec-
tions. It is of great local value, and would have been more so, its
instead of using the term ‘‘right” and ‘‘left” to distinguish the
relation of localities, he had employed the names of the cardinal
* This method of announcing the death of male or female to the
inhabitants of a parish is alluded to by Durandus in his ‘* Rationale,”
written about 1250. ‘‘ Moreover, the bells ought to be rung when_any-
one is dying, that the people hearing this may pray for him. For a
woman indeed they ring twice . . . . . but for a man they ring
three times. If the dying man be an ecclesiastic, they toll so many times
as he hath received Orders. At the last time they ought to chime so that
the people may know for whom they have to pray. The bells ought
also to be chimed when the corpse is brought to the church, and when
carried out from the church to the grave,”
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 31
points. The list is singularly rich in place-names, many of which
are now forgotten, though all are worthy of preservation. During
the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the headstones of the
villagers were seldom more than two feet in height, and were
usually inscribed with initials in relief within a quadrangular plaque,
the letters being divided by roses or floral designs, and occasionally
the date appears. These stones are rapidly diminishing, for the
hands that invaded the resting-place they marked, seldom spared
the humble memorial. The neighbouring churchyards of Morton,
Shirland, Blackwell, and Wingerworth have several in good
preservation—Morton particularly. If the date is given on the
stone, it is an easy matter to identify the memorial from the Parish
Register, and it is from this investigation, that the editor has dis-
covered the exceedingly defective character of the burial entries in
several old registers of Derbyshire ; hence the little headstones are
often found to be the only memorials of the deceased in this world.
There is another vegister, however, in which we trust the names
have been duly recorded.—Ep. ]
Apvams. ‘This family lie buried at the head of Samuel Everard’s
stone.
Attsop of Martin Green, is buried by Richard Hopkinson’s
stone. A flat stone, with ‘C’ and ‘A’ on it.
ALLWwoops are buried at the foot of Samuel Haslam’s stone. A
tombstone with letters on it.
ALLEN of Dicklant is buried at the feet of Will. Hopkinson
of Eastwood. A headstone, with ‘E.’ and ‘A.’ on it.
ALLEN of Badger lane Yate; at the head of Thomas Millington’s
stone. A headstone with ‘A’ and ‘A’ on it.
ANDREws bury on the north side of the View-tree, at the head
of John Shemild’s stone.
ALLEN, (Job’s wife of the Lea) was buried just at the feet of
Thomas Bowler, at y*° chancel end.
Attsop of Hill Top is buried just betwixt John Siddon’s stone,
and Samuel Stringfellow’s.
ALLEN (John of Hay) was buried just at the feet of Sarah
Boden, close by Edward Henstock’s stone.
BrarDsLEys of Slack are buried at y® head of Christopher
Hunt’s tombstone, betwixt the View tree and the Bellhouse
nook. A headstone with ‘A’ and ‘Bb’ on it.
Brippons are buried on the left hand of Beardsleys, just under
32 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
y° drop of y® steeple or “ Nicker’s Spout.” Some of the
Briddons are buried at y° foot of y° steps of Mr. Hodgkins’
seat at the font.
Buntincs of Over End are buried above y°® church porch
betwixt Hunt’s stone and y*° great window.
Mr. Joun BuNntTING our Curate was buried under a flat ‘stone
on the left hand of John Bunting’s stone of Bunting Field
Nook, just by y® Loft stairs.
Joun Buntinc, of Martin Green was buried betwixt Mr.
Bunting’s stone, of Bunting Field Nook, and Christopher
Hunt’s tombstone.
Boars are buried at the feet of Sam! Everard’s stone. A large
flat stone with some few letters on it.
Bowers of Shuterlays bury in the church in the middle of the
middle aisle, and likewise in the nether chancel. Both
large flat stones, lettered.
BosterN (Thomas—butcher) lies buried at the head of Mr.
Owtram’s stone at the Bellhouse end.
Bottums of Brockhurst are buried at the head of Rich* Hop-
kinson’s stone. A headstone.
Bottums of Mill Town are buried at the head of William
Towndrow’s stone betwixt y® View tree and y® gate.
Botrums of Ashover are buried in y* Church Porch by
Vernons. A feadstone (?)* with a verse on it.
Bostons of Bull Hill House—just at the head of Edward
Hopkinson’s stone.
Barkers (or Goopatts) in Ashover Hill—in the corner of the
churchyard over against Mr. Bourne’s yates. A headstone
with ‘W.’ and ‘B.’ on it.
BarKeErs of Kelstidge are buried at the head of Adam Cow-
lishaw’s tombstone, just under the View Tree.
BARKERS (or Goopa.Lts) of Dicklant—at the head of Samuel
Haslem’s tombstone. ‘Two headstones with ‘“‘T.’ and ‘ G.’,
and ‘M.’ and ‘G.’ upon them.
* If a headstone, it must have been attached to the east or west wall inside
the porch,
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 33
Birkins of Lea are buried at the head of George Flint’s
stone, or at the head of John Flint’s tombstone at the
chancel end or corner.
Bearpows of Nutting Fields—at the entrance of the church
» porch. A flat stone with letters on it.
BrEtsrorps of Kelstidge—at the feet of Adam Cowlishaw’s
Tombstone, and some under the View Tree, but old Richard
Brelsford and his wife are buried on the ‘op of the hillock
beyond Mr. Outram.
BEIGHTONS are buried at the foot of Joseph Purseglove’s stone.
Brrks—on the upper side of the View Tree, betwixt Ellen
Brelsford’s stone and the View Tree.
Bacons of Alton are buried at the feet of Chadwicks and
Samuel Wheatcroft’s stone at y* church yates, but Richard
Bacon of Alton lies just at the head of my father Leonard
Wheatcroft.
Bournes are all buried in y* upper chancel.
Barkers (thacker) of Dicklant—on the nether side of the View
Tree, by William Towndrow’s stone.
Barkers of Hardwick—in the church porch, on the right hand
of Parkes’ stones. In each place a large flat stone with
‘G.’ and ‘B.’ on one, and ‘R.’ and ‘B.’ on the other.
Brstock’s are buried just by the church porch below Buntings.
A little flat stone with ‘S.’ and ‘B. on it.
BASTFORDs a little below Bestock’s stone. A headstone with
faba and )*B." von it.
Bassits are buried just at the feet of Eastwood’s stones.
- Brrxs (old John) of Stanley (? Tansley) was buried just at
the head of Will. Hall at the feet of Obadiah Gelstrop.
BeIGHTOoN Mary—just at the feet of Joshua Hole’s stone, not
far off Mr. Bourne’s yates.
BLANnKsby (John of Hatchleys) buried a child just in the
corner at the feet of Thomas Matley’s stone.
Bowers of High Ashes buried a son John by old Edward
Hopkinson’s right hand. A headstone.
BRADLEY (Thomas) was buried in Seavels burying place, at two
3
34 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
little stones above y* church yates, because Elizabeth
Bradley was Thomas Seaval’s daughter.
BowLers of Lea are buried just at y® far corner of y® chancel.
A handsome headstone, written.
Buxtons of Lea lie on both sides of Bowlers. Bridget Buxton
was buried beyond David Bowler, and William Buxton on
this near side of Thomas Bowler.
Brankspy (old Anne of Edges) buried just at the head of
Christopher Hunt’s stone, at Bell House corner.
Bower (Christopher of Stonehay) buried at the foot of Joseph
Purseglove’s stone.
BANSALL, (Richard, his wife and his son John,) at the head of
“Phene” (? Phoenix) Boston’s stone.
BarKER, (John of Hockley) had a son George buried at the
head of Samuel Stringfellow’s son.
Barton (John of Overton) had a little child called Edward—
buried on the left hand of George Barker, just before men-
tioned.
BroapHurst (Mary), buried at the feet of Joseph Milnes by
the ‘causey.’
BrattsrorD (Obadiah, son of Obadiah of Chesterfield) buried
Juhe ©; 1733,. A child. ;
Rev’? Geo. Maddock then vicar of Chesterfield and Mr.
Bourne Rector of Ashover.
Cow isHaws of Littlemoor are buried just at y° corner of y*
pillar (a buttress) of Babington Quire, at the head of
Stubbing tombstone as one goes to the chancel door. A
headstone with letters on it.
Cow isHaws of Hay are buried before y* church porch. <A
double tombstone with their names at length upon it.
Cow isHaw (Adam) an old clerk of the parish. His tombstone
is under the View tree with ‘A’ and ‘C’ on it.
Cow isHaws of Fall Gate—buried betwixt Purseglove’s stone
and Cowlishaw’s stone before y* church porch.
Cuapwicks of Ashover Hill are buried at the foot of Mary
Waterhouse’s stone.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 35
CHADWICKS who were akin to my uncle Samuel (see vol. xviiz.,
f- 75) are buried at the church yates. A little stone with
(two interlaced triangles) upon it.
Cattons of Overton lie at the foot of Mather’s stone rather
nearer the church. <A headstone with Thomas Calton’s
name on it. It was he that left a dole of 5° yearly for
the poor; but
Ca.tons of Fall Yate were buried at the foot of Annie
Mather’s stone.
Cow Leys are buried in the near (south) alley at Babington
Quire, and at our seat door.
CHEETAM was buried by Will. Needham.
The Cricu family are buried in the upper chancel, and in the
nether chancel, and likewise at the chancel door at the
threshold.
CANTRILLS of Fall Yate are buried just in the yate before y*
chancel door. A flat stone with letters on it.
CANTRILL (Joseph) of Badger Lane Yate had a daughter buried
‘at the head of old Rich* Cotton who lies at the head of
Thomas Cantrill’s stone in the way ouer against the
chancel doore.
Cow isHaw (Edward) of Northedge—at the foot of Charles
Wharton’s stone.
Cook (Joseph) of Mill Town—near Edward Hopkinson’s stone.
Cow isHAw (Will) of Nether Holloway—at the head of George
Nuttall, among the Merchants, because he married a
Merchant.
Cook George buried his wife Mary at the head of Robert
Bansell’s children.
CHEETHAM Thomas—on the left hand of Denis Flint’s stone.
Dakeyns of Stubbin Edge are buried at the Pulpit door. Some
are at the chancel door under a little stone.
DakeEyns of Bull Hill (or Far Northidge) lie at the churchyard
wall by Allwoods.
_ Davis (William’s) child—at the head of Thom. Matley in Blanks-
bys burying place,
36 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Eastwoops are buried below my father—they have two large
flat stones with letters upon them.
Ettiots—at the head of John Wilshow’s stone.
EvERARDS—under a flat stone, lettered, at the head of Boar's
stone.
Epcrs—at the bellhouse end above the View Tree, on the right
hand of Gregorys.
Evins, (Isaac)—at the feet of John Hodgkinson, on the left
hand of David Basford’s stone.
Fetrs—on the right hand of Mary Waterhouse’s stone at the
head of Geo. Higginbotham’s stone.
Frosts lie by Shepherds at the bellhouse end—a little stone
with letters on it.
FRETWELLS—at the head of Slacks, over against the chancel door
in the way. A headstone w' letters.
Fearn Frank—was buried on the right hand of John Bower's
headstone, at Stubbin House end.
Fuints of Slack—by Giles Bore.
FARNSWoRTH—on Twiggs left hand.
GELstRops—above the View Tree—A headstone with ‘O.’ and
1Ge ont.
Grecorys of Ravensnest are buried at the head of Dakeyns
at ye pulpit door. Several stones with letters on them.
Grecorys of High Oredish are buried beyond the Church
Porch, not far from Norman’s stone.
Grecorys of Ashover are buried at the chancel*door. A little
stone, and a great one.
Goopa.ts of Dicklant lie between Job Allen’s square tombstone
and the church wall. Two stones with a ‘T.’ and ‘G.’ on
one, and ‘M.’ and ‘G.’ on the other.
GLADWINS are buried in a vault in Rolleston Quire.
Giuts are buried by Shepherd’s stone at the Bellhouse end
headstone, with letters.
Grecorys of Dethic are buried at Bellhouse end by Outrams—
A headstone with ‘W’ and ‘G.’
Hopckinson the miller had a child buried by Edward
a
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 37
Hopkinson, who is buried at the corner of Stubbin’s house.
A flat stone.
Hopkinson (John) of Near Northidge—at the feet of Bowlers,
at y° Chancel Nook.
Hancocks lie just in the middle of the chancel—a flat stone.
HopcGkinsons near the church porch—Several large flat stones
with letters.
Hopkinsons of Press—by Thomas Millington’s stone
stone w' ‘W.’ and ‘H.’
HIGGINBboTHAMS—midway betwixt the church porch and chancel
door, on the right hand at the foot of Waterhouse’s stone,
A flat stone full lettered.
HoLiincwortus of Ravensnest are buried below the chancel
door. A tombstone with letters on it. Some of the
Hollingworths of Overton and Ashover are buried at the
middle buttress at the foot of Watkinson’s (or Milward’s)
a little
stone.
Hats and Hivrons lie at the chancel door.
Hopkinsons of Alton are buried at the foot of Norman’s stone
on the right hand of Milward’s (or Watkinson’s) stone—
A flat stone with ‘I’ and ‘H.’
Hansury, Henry—at the foot of Thomas Flint’s stone at the
head of Nightingales of Stubbing’s Yates.
Hastems of Alton—on the right hand of Hopkinsons of Alton,
but something nearer Will Wagstaff’s stone.
HEwnstocks in Overton Hill—at the head of William Wagstaff’s
stone. A large flat stone with two letters on it.
Hotes of Butterley lie near Cockeynes betwixt the Yates, and
the church porch.
Hunrs—at a tombstone betwixt the View Tree and Bellhouse—
Other Hunts lie above Obadiah Gelstrop’s stone. A stone
with ‘S.’ and ‘H.’ on it.
Hives lie betwixt Thomas Hollingworth’s stone az (ste, but ?
and) the feet of Slacks of Press.
Hieperps lie betwixt the View Tree and Christopher Hunt’s
stone. ‘Two long stones full of letters,
38 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Hasvems of Ashover lie by Hopkinsons of Eastwood—A tomb-
stone, and a marble headstone.
Hays of Lea lie at the feet of John Stafford. A headstone,
lettered.
Jacksons and BEARDOES are buried by Tho. Goodall and Mary,
at the head of Samuel Haslem’s stone. A headstone with
“G. and * 1. *omt.
Krmps—just within the church door. A large stone with letters
at full, They have likewise a child buried at the christening
seat door by the Bowers.
-Krirks lie on the right hand of Robert Pursglove’s stone.
Kemp Mrs. (Captain Hodgkinson’s sister) was buried at William
Stubbin’s house end.
LupLAMs lie at the head of Isaac Newton’s stone, by Eastwoods.
Lovets—at the head of Joseph Marsh’s daughter’s tombstone.
A little flat stone with William Lovett’s name on it.
LomasEs are buried up in the corner above Bunting’s stone, on
the left hand above the church porch.
Lant, William of Overend, buried a child by a stone marked
with a cross at Edward Hopkinson’s head on the far side.
Lomas, George of Dethic—at the Bellhouse end betwixt Shep-
herds and Gregorys.
Maruers of Wash are buried where the Godmothers stand at
the font. A stone with ‘M.’ ‘M.’ on it.
MiLnEs—at the head of Thomas Hollingworth’s stone—A large
flat stone with ‘E.’ and ‘M.’ on it.
MaxFIELDs of Press lie under a stone before y* Church Porch
betwixt Robert Pursglove’s stone and Robert Booth’s stone.
It was a tombstone, but now it lies flat on the ground. It
hath a2-F.’-and “M<on “it.
MaxrFigLp of Kelstidge—by William ‘Towndrow’s stone under
the View Tree. A little flat stone with letters on it.
MarsHALLs have three burial places, as by their two tombstones
and two flat stones with letters doth appear.—At the head
of Robert Pursglove, and at the foot of Will. Lovitts
stone.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 39
Maruers of Fall Yate—at the foot of Robert Pursglove’s stone.
They have a flat stone with many names on it.
Mays are buried at the foot of Joseph Marsh’s stone.
MatLeys—in the corner of the Bellhouse at the head of
Lomas’s.
Marcuant (John’s child) of Lea—at the head of George Nuttall’s
stone.
Newrons lie on the ieft hand oi Eastwoods. A headstone with
‘I.’ and ‘N.’ on it.
NEEDHAMS—at the foot of Stubbin’s stone. A little stone with
°W.” and ‘N./-on, it.
Normans are buried at the buttress next y° Church Porch at y®
head of Hopkinson’s stone. A large flat- stone with letters
on it.
Nuams (? Newhams)—at the head of Newton’s stone.
-Nutra.is of Lea—at Stubbin Yate—a stone.
NIGHTINGALES of Lea are buried at the bottom of the church-
yard at Stubbin Yate. Two headstones with letters on them.
NicuTinGaLes of Doho Lane are buried up in y* corner beyond
the church porch at y* head of Norman’s stone.
OuTRAMS are buried at y* upper corner of the Bellhouse or
steeple end. ‘Two flat stones full lettered.
PURSEGLOVES are buried before the church porch. A large
tombstone with letters on it.
Parks are buried in the church as you goe into the middle
alley. They have two flat stones with words at large set
on them.
Pitkinsons lie betwixt y° View Tree and Churchyard Wall, above
Benjamin Robinson’s stones.
PRESTWIDGEs are buried at the feet of Woods of Milltown. They
have two large flat stones ‘full lettered.
Riccotrs lie under the View tree by Hibberd’s stone, at the
head of Adam Cowlishaw’s stone. It is a large flat stone ;
but John Riggott of Overend lies at the head of William
Towndrow’s stone.
Ruoapes of Ashover—in the corner over against Mr. Bourne's
40 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Yates by Barkers stone. Sheldons have been buried there
under that stone.
REDFERNS lie at the chancel door. They have flat stones with
letters on them.
Rosinsons of Cold Arbour—above the church yates over against
ye Stocks. There are three little limestones for 3 of his
children.
Raccs of Clattercoates and Eastwood bury at the head of
William Smedley’s stone.
Rocers lie near Hunts above the view tree.
Rerespys lie in their Quire and the Rollestons.
Ro.teys are buried by Adam Cowlishaw’s stone at the foot of
William Towndrow’s stone.
RoosoTHams are buried at the left hand of Woodwards.
Roberts of Hawley House—at the feet of David Bowler at the
Chancel Corner.
STAFFORDSs lie at the feet of Thomas Hollingworth’s tombstone.
A little flat stone with “I. S.”
SHELDONS lie at the feet of Alwood’s and Wilshaw’s stone. A
flat stone w' letters.
’
SLAcKs of Press are buried in the way over against the chancel
door. Two headstones with letters thereon.
Stacks of Robriddings—Above the View Tree. A headstone
w “S. S.” at large on it.
SEAVELS—A little above Ben. Robinson’s stones above y* stocks.
Two limestones.
Spooners are buried at the head of Elizabeth Yates.
Swains of Over Holloway—At the right hand of Sarah Nuttall’s
stone at Stubbin Yate.
SPRINGFELLOws—Almost at Stubbin’s Yates on y* right hand of
y° way. A headstone w' letters.
STEVENSON (Robert) was buried just at the foot of Adam Cow-
lishaw’s stone by the east side of y* causey.
SIcLEYs are buried by Slacks—A headstone with “P. S.”
upon it.
STEVENSON (James) Two children-at the foot of Hannah Roberts.
= o%™
——ee—
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 41
SMEDLEYS—At the head of Will. Lovett. A round (topped)
headstone with letters in full.
SWIFTS
at the head of my brother David Wheatcroft’s (grave).
A little flat stone w' letters on it.
Spencers of Mill Towne bury just at the Bellhouse door zx ¢he
church. A flat stone lettered.
STONE of Brockhurst—On the left hand of Robert Botham’s
stone, about midway between the church yates and porch,
in the gate (path).
SHEPHERDS of Slack—At the Bellhouse end. ‘Two little stones,
lettered.
SPENCERS of Kelstidge
stone with “A. S.”
SHEMILDS of Span Car—Under y* View tree. A headstone with
Wie Su ON it.
“SmirHs of Spancar—Almost as low as Will. Towndrow’s feet.
Sippons—At the foot of Woodwards. A large flat stone
lettered.
STAFFORDS of Spite-winter—At the feet of Joseph Milnes
daughter.
Scorers are buried at the head of ‘Thomas Goodall’s stones—
betwixt Allen’s stones & the church wall.
SNEATHS—At the feet of Arthur Wass’ stone by Elizabeth Yate’s
stone.
Just at y° Steel by y* yates. A little flat
Srreers—At the feet of Rich" Hodgkinson’s stone. <A large
flat stone, w' some letters on it.
Sirus of Lea (gardener)—At the head of Job Allsop’s stone.
SouTHERS—On the right hand of ‘ Theles” Spencers stone—
At the foot of Booth’s, in the way.
Suays of Lea bury by Bowlers.
Turners are buried in the far alley beyond the font, just against
the back (north) door. A stone lettered.
Townprows of Mill Town are buried at the head of Robert
Pursgloves stone. A little flat stone lettered.
Townprows of Pecklant—A little below the View Tree. A
large flat stone with “W. T.”
42 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
Townprows of Ashover Hill—At the feet of Isaac Newton’s
stone.
Tomurinsons of Butterley—At the head of Richard Cowlishaw’s
stone before the Church Porch. A large flat stone full
lettered.
Tomuinsons of Over Holloway—at the feet of Thomas Hay,
at the Chancel Nook.
Townpbrows of Press—At the head of John Hilton’s stone—at
the foot of John Stubbings at the chancel door.
TayLor (Titus)—a jersey comber—lies on the left hand of John
Lane, and another stranger by him.
Twicc, Mr. was buried in the open seat in the church at
y® back door, and his wife’s vault is at his left hand. Both
walled with brick.
VeERNONS are buried in the church porch.
Vicars are buried at Wingerworth.
Wuearcrorts are buried at the head of Swift’s stone. There are
two headstones, and one large flat gravestone. My father’s
stone is just at the head of his stone coffin. He was clerk
of this church 36 years, as by his gravestone doth appear.
Other of the Wheatcrofts are buried at the church yates.
A headstone with ‘‘ L. W.” on it.
Warsons of Low Yate—A headstone at the chancel with “ R. W.”
and the year “1729.”
Woops of Mill Towne—At the foot of Boar’s stone. A long
stone lying across, with a many letters on it.
Woops of Ashover—On either side of Adam Cowlishaw’s stone
under the View Tree.
WiLLiamMots—On the left hand of Samuel Hunt’s stone—at the
head of Bosterns.
WarTEeRHOUSES—At the head of George Higginbothom’s stone.
They have a large flat stone with “‘ M. W.” on it.
WostENHAM—At the head of that stone betwixt Cantrells’ and
Wass’ stones.
Wiztsons—At the foot of Elizabeth Yates. A headstone with
letters.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 43
Woopwarps — At the head of Siddal’s stone. ‘Two flat stones,
with letters on them both.
WareRHOousEs of Overend—On the right hand of Obadiah
Gelstrop’s stone above y* View Tree.
Wuarrons of Dicklant—Over against the Almshouse door. A
headstone lettered.
Wuartons in Ashover Hill—At the foot of Sam! Stringfellow at
Stubbing’s Yate.
Witsuaws —At the head of Sheldon’s stone. A large flat stone
with letters on it.
Waite (Gervaise’s wife and son) on the far side of Josiah Lane.
Wacstrarrs—On the right hand of Will. Rhode’s stone above
y° church yates.
WHEELHOUSES—At y* head of Yarrows.
Warton (George) buried a child at his father’s feet.
- WassEs are buried by Sheldon’s stone at the head of Sneath’s.
A large tombstone, but no letters on it.
Warps of Doho Lane are buried at a little stone at the foot of
Samuel and Jane Hunts stone at Bellhouse end.
Wass, (Ralph) at y° View Tree by Booths.
Warp, (George of Matlock) on the left hand of Hannah Roberts
stone at chancel end.
Westons of Lea are buried among Allens of Lea because she was
John Allen’s sister.
Wixsons of Lea—On the right hand of old Thomas Allen. A
little stone.
Yarrows of Press—by Sigley’s stone. They have a handsome
headstone with letters on it.
Yares are buried by Sneath’s stone over against the chancel door.
[The prece ling list contains several quaint and interesting references,
among which we find ‘‘The drop of the Steeple,” the spot on
which the gurgoyle discharged its water. This ‘‘ steeple drop” is
called ‘* Nicker’s Spout,” perhaps from some plumber of that name
who graced the gurgoyle with a leaden continuation. The ‘‘ View
Tree,” z.c., the churchyard yew, which in this grave index seems to
have the importance of some central Roman milestone—whether the
old yew remains I cannot recollect—but it would almost seem to
44 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
have stood at the western apex of a triangle having the tower and
the south gate of the churchyard for the extremities of the base.
‘© Nether chancel,” the western end of it marked by a lower
pavement.
‘Old Richard Brelsford and his wife are buried on the top of the
hillock.” Can there have been a ¢zzz/ws in this churchyard as at
Taplow, Bucks. ? Not at all unlikely, since our churchyards, etc.,
since consecrated to the service of Christianity, were often the sacred
localities of a pagan population. Adaptation was the primitive rule.
The Dakeyne memorial seems to be opposite their resting place.
‘* A stone marked with a cross,” probably an early medizval relic
(vide ** Lant”) ; it seems to have had no other characteristic.
‘“The Stocks” stood nearly opposite the church gates. See
‘¢ Robinsons ” and ‘* Seavels.”
The Wheatcrofts were interred near the churchyard wall, opposite
the Rectory.
In perusing the old clerk’s churchyard details, we can only wish
that his excellent example had been followed by other custodians
of cemeteries; such collections would have been worthy of pre-
servation with our burial registers, and would have considerably
enhanced their interest. The Editor offers no apology for publishing
and so preserving this almost unique relic of the industrious care of
the Parish Clerk of ‘* Asher.” —ED. ]
What time of the Year the Clerk is to receive his wages.
At Christmas go round all the four quarters of the parish ; viz.
Ashover, Mill Towne, Alton and Northedge, and the Overend.
Demand according to the ancient custom a halfpenny each
cottage, and a penny each plough, and what the good woman of
the house pleases to give besides in y® wallet.
Go to Lea and Holloway on Thursday before Easter
demanding the same dues: but remember to enquire what
children hath been baptized by any other minister, that they may
be carefully registered according to y* year.
Mr. Lawrence Bourne's first sermon in Ashover Church was
July 19, 1747. Ecclesiasticus xii. 1. R. y. C.
MEMORANDA RkY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 45
houses tor the Poor.
A description of the poor Cottage Houses that properly
belong to the Freeholds in our Parish (commonly called “ Lords ”)
which Paupers or others inhabit or dwell in at this day—May 16,
1724.
First—Those in Ashover Quarter.
1. John Stubbing’s house in Ashover Hill inhabited by William
Hopkinson and Lydia wife of Giles Hopkinson.
2. John Williamot’s house inhabited by his daughter Alice Wil-
liamot. It is agreed that there shall be another bay attached
to it.
3- A house of two bays by Henry Smith’s at the foot of
Twitch Bank built by the parish for the use of Joseph
Pursglove.
4. A house built by William Rhodes, an Overseer of the poor in
Ashover Hill, a little below Cowley Well, inhabited by James
Chadwick, his wife, and family.
The Parish Houses in Mill Town Quarter :—
t. William Boar’s House at Amber Lane Head, which was for-
merly William Hopkinson’s of Eastwood, and sold to the
Parish by his son Giles for the sum of 34, which sum loosed
him out of prison.
Ny
. Godfrey Swift’s house, which formerly was Mr. Boar’s Barne,
and stands the next, but somewhat higher in the lane.
3. Mary Cowlishaw’s house, in which are two dwellings, and is
commonly known by the name of ‘Common ‘Bank’ or
* Jerting Street’ below y*-Fall Mill.
Ann Adam’s house near to the gate in ‘ Jerting Street.’
5. Anne Tissington’s house by John Boar’s house at Slack.
2
Poor’s Houses in Alton and North Edge Quarter :—
I
. William May’s house, at, or on this side Alton, above Robert
Milwards : one bay,
- William Shemild’s, at the top of Alton Town. One bay.
Ny
46 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
3. Mary Nuam’s* at Press Brook on the right hand of the
Bridge.
As we ride to Chesterfield :—
4 Widow Dakeyne of Stannidge. Two bays, which none but
herself possesses.
Overend Quarter :—
A house in Hodge Lane, possessed by ‘‘ Dumb Nan.”
Midwite’s Licence A.D. 1686.
A true copy of my brother Leo’s wife’s Licence whose name
before he married her was Ellen Perkins.
“Henry by Divine Permission Bishop of London to our Well-
beloved in Christ, Ellen Perkins, the wife of Richard Perkins of
y° Parish of S. Martin’s in the Fields in the Co. of Middlesex, and
of our Diocese and jurisdiction of London, sendeth greeting in our
Lord God Everlasting.
Whereas, by due examination of divers honest and discreet
women, we have found you the said Ellen Perkins, apt, able, and
expert to use and exercise the office, business, and function of a
midwife, We therefore by our authority, ordinary and Epall
(episcopal) do admit you thereunto, and give unto you full power
and License to occupie and exercise y* said office business and
function of a midwife within y* city Diocess & jurisdiction of
London, with y* best judgment care and diligence that you may
or can in that behalfe both to poor and rich, straitly willing and }
charging you to and for me to accomplish all things in and about
the same according to your oath thereupon made and given,
as followeth :
Ffirst, you shall be diligent faithful and ready to help every
woman travailling with child, as well the poor as the rich, and shall
not then forsake the poor woman and leave her to go to the rich.
* This person performed public penance in Ashover Church on April 16th,
1724, for her sin with ‘‘J. H.,” when the Rev. Obadiah Bourne, Rector,
preached from S. John viii. 7, ‘‘ He that is without sin among you, let him first
cast a stone at her.”
Cree eee et <r
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 47
Item. You shall neither cause nor suffer (as far as in you lies)
any woman to name, or put any other father to the child, but
only him who is the true father thereof.
Item. You shall not suffer any woman to pretend feign or
surmise herself to be delivered of a child where it is not so
indeed: nor to claim any other woman’s child for her own,
Item. You shall not suffer any child to be murthered, maimed,
or otherwise hurt, as much as you may: and so often as you
shall perceive any danger like to be or ensue, either in the
woman or in the child—in such wise as you shall be in doubt
what may happen thereon, you shall then forthwith in due
time send for other midwives and women expert in that
faculty, & use their advice & consent in that behalf.
Item. You shall not in any wise use or exercise any manner of
witchcraft, charm sofcery, invocation, or other prayers than
such as may stand with God’s laws and the King’s.
Item. You shall not give counsel, nor minister any herb,
medicine, or potion, or any other thing to any woman to
procure abortion.
Item. You shall not enforce any woman by pains, or by any
other ungodly ways or means to give you any more for
your pains than otherwise she would doe.
Item. You shall not consent, agree, give, or keep counsel that
any woman be delivered secretly, but in the presence of two
or three honest women, and that there be always two or,
three lights ready if they may be had.
Item. You shall be secret, and not open any matter appertaining
to your office in the presence of any man, unless necessity, or
very urgent occasion do constrain you so to doe,
Item. If any child be dead-born, you yourself shall see it buried
in such secret place, as neither hog, dog, nor any other
beast may come unto it, and in such sort that it be not found
or perceived as much as you may, and shall not suffer any
such child to be cast in the jakes, or into any other
inconvenient place.
Item. If you shall know any midwife using or doing anything
48 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D, 1722.
contrary to any of the said premises, or any other ways than
shall be seemly and convenient, you shall forthwith detect
and open the same to us or our Chancellour, or your
ordinary for the time being.
Item. You shall use and demeane yourself in civil and modest
behaviour unto other women lawfully admitted into the
roome and office of a midwife in all things relating thereto.
Item. (Midwives not having a licence to be presented to the
Bishop Chancellor or ordinary).
Item. (Only trustworthy and experienced deputies to be
appointed.),
Item. You shall not be privy or give consent that any priest or
other party shall in your absence, or in your company, or
by your knowledge or sufferance baptize any child by any
Latin service or prayers other tHan are appointed by the
laws of the Church of England, neither shall you consent
that any child born of any woman by your assistance, shall
be carried away without being baptized by the ordinary
minister where the said child was born—unless it be in case
of necessity baptized privately according to the Book of
Common Prayer, but in every such case or cases you shall
forthwith upon understanding thereof, give knowledge of the
same to us the Bishop aforesaid, or to our chancellour or
your ordinary for the time being.
In witness whereof we have caused the seal of our Chancellour
(which is used in this behalfe to be set to these préts).
Dated the 14th day of August, in the year 1686, and in the
eleventh year of our translation.”
Extracts from
“A Catalogue of all the Books that I Titus Wheatcroft
have Ffeb. 16, 1722.”
Arithmetics by Cocker, Wingate, Ayres, and Bridges.
A copy book called ‘ Y° Pen’s Gallantry.’
Y° Pen’s dexterity for shorthand.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 49
Playford’s Introduction to sing Psalms.
Many songs written in a book called ‘ Love’s Delight.’
Mother Shipton’s Prophesie.
Angelical Nature and Properties.
The Wandering Knight.
The Art of Rhetoric.
Hocus Pocus or Legerdemain.
‘Penna Volans’—The young man’s accomplishment by writing
well.
James Seaman’s copy book of all the usual hands.
School of Vertue and Good Manners.
Samuel Botley’s Short Writing.
A Treasure for Englishmen.
The Gardener’s Labarynth.
A Description of y* Pretended Prince of Wales.
The Picture of King James.
An Account of y® seige of London Derry.
The Game Law.
Ovid’s Four Books.
Of y* Pope, and his Authority.
Persuasives against Popery. [Perhaps “ A Serious Dissuasive
from Popery,” by Bp. Hall. Eb.]
The Protestant’s Resolution shewing his Reasons Why he will not
be a Papist.
__A Vindication of the Nature of Schism. [? by Abp. Bramhall.
i) ED; |
Y° Psalm singer’s Guide.
Y° Practice of Quietness.
_ A Silver Watch-bell.
A Primer of Brute Beasts.
Christ’s Famous Titles, or the Believer’s Golden Chain.
Robin Hood’s Songs.
Twenty five Considerations of Hell pains. MS.
Wheatcroft’s Holiday Companion, a MS.
_ The Whole display of Heraldry.
Historical Geneological & Poetical Dictionary.
4
50 MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722.
A Garden of Spiritual Flowers.
No Queen, or no General.
The Memory’s Recreation (a MS.).
A Black Scale Note Book.
A Yellow Scale Note Book. |
Y° Plain Man’s Pathway to Heaven.
Domestical Duties by Will. Gouge.
Memento Mori—a MS.
The Theater of the Little World.
Epistles of Nicodemus. [? Gospel. Ep.]
The Secretary of Ladies.
Christ’s Alarum to arouse Drowsy Saints. [By Mr. Fenner. Ep.]
A Treatise of y® Rickets, a disease common to children.
The Secrets of women in childbirth.
Aristotle’s Masterpiece.
[These three last were evidently derived from the sister-in-law.—Ep. ]
A Directory for the Public Worship of God.
[Appointed during the Commonwealth to supplant the Book of Common
Prayer. Ep.]
Joseph Caryl’s Lectures on Job.
Gaza Medica.
The Prognostications of ‘ Erra Patra,’ an Almanack for ever.
A description of y® Church and School of Ashover. Written by
me for the benefit of my son Titus. (This is y* Book.)
The Memorie’s Recreation, or the Holy Bible put into Question
& Answer. Begun to be written by me Titus Wheatcroft.
1720. [MS.]
“The Art of Poetry,” or ‘‘ Come ye Gallants look and buy—Here
is mirth and Melody,” written by Leonard Wheatcroft. [MS.]
The Bright Star of Love appearing to Bachelors written by my
father Leonard Wheatcroft. [MS.]|
The Art of Fishing.
History of Valentine & Orson.
History of Parismos and Parismenos.
History of Troy.
The King and the Cobbler.
MEMORANDA BY TITUS WHEATCROFT, A.D. 1722. 51
The Wise Men of Gotham.
The Seven Wise Masters.
Sermons by Dr. John Preston—I.ife Eternal, &c,
Virgil’s 4=nead.
The English Empire in America. This book was Jonathan
Walker's. I design to keep it for his sake.
A Poor Man’s Penny well bestowed—or A Pound’s worth of
Wit for a penny of my writing. [MS.]
The Sober Man’s Resolutions against Drunkenness, Written
by me. [MS.]
The Clerk and his Companions. A book of my Own composing
in Question and Answer. It is called « Good Company.”
MS. on 53 quires of paper.
Quarles Poems in MS. Written by me.
The Life and Death of Jane Shore.
The Age of Man.
Wheatcroft’s Daily Meditations. Written by me, Titus, for a guide
to walk by and to order my family 7m future days. [MS.]
Henry Mason’s Christian Humiliation,
Dyche’s Spelling Book, Given me by Mr. Obadiah Bourne, 1725.
The Life of Captain Avery.
The Life and actions of Edward Lord Griffin.
Dr. Flamstead’s ‘Triumph over Astrologers.
The Count in T'ears, or a Narrative of the life of the Late William
Duke of Devonshire.
Mr. John Pilkington’s Public Recantation of y° Errors of the
Romish Church.
Abp. Usher’s Wonderful Prophesie of these Times.
Dr. Tillotson’s Persuasive to frequent Communion.
The Maid’s Revenge—a T ragedy.
The History of Sir Richard Whittington.
Private offices for the use of Prisoners.
Life and Death of Julian the Apostate.
A Whetstone for Dull Witts—all Riddles and Tales.
A Funeral Sermon of the Murder of S' Edmund B. Godfrey, one
of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace.
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The Grammar War.
The Temple Service as it stood in the days of our Saviour.
The Immortality of the Soul. [Probably by John Flavell, 1698.
ED. |
The Whole Duty of Man (borrowed by M* Will. Hopkinson of
Stubbin Edge—bought since for 2°/6".)
‘The Rainbow,’ a sermon preached at Pauls Cross by Rev.
Immanuel Bourne (Rector of Ashover).
Wise Sentences, written by me in 1731. [MS.]
A Catechism, called ‘ A Light from Christ’ by Immanuel Bourne.
Dr. Sacheverell’s Sermons.
The Relation between Church and State, or, How Christian and
Civil Life affect each other.
The Pilgrims Progress from Quakerism to Christianity.
Aristzenetus Epistles, or Letters of Love & Gallantry.
The English Traveller (a MS.).
Sir John Mandeville’s Travels.
Paradise Lost.
The Mother’s Blessing.
Tullys Three Books of Offices.
A History of Adam and Eve.
The History of the Seven Champions of Christendom.
The Last Grand Assize or Grand Jubilee.
Seneca’s Morals (MS).
“* A Welsh Common Prayer Book zz English and Latin.”
The Holy Penitent or y* History of Mary Magdalene.
The Wonders in the Peak. [? by Hobbes.]
The Black Book of Conscience.
The Temple Music as it was before the Babylonish Captivity.
Poor Robin’s Almanack.
‘A Little Book of Pictures of Beasts and Birds.
[The whole library comprised 383 vols.—the more remarkable
only have been given.]
53
Etymologies of Derbyshire Blace-flames.
Contributed by Rev. HEN. Barver, M.D.
Ravenstone Hospital, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Test Words.
Saxon; D., Danish; S., Swedish; G., German; F.,
Frisian; N. E., Northern English; D.B., Domesday
Book; B., British; p.n., proper name; n.n., nick-
name ; fam. n., family or tribal name.
Barrow; N. darar; A.S. beorh ,; bier, barrow, a funeral mound.
Beck ; N. dekkr ; G. bach; D. bek; S. back ; a rivulet, brook.
Borough ; N. dorg ; A.S. burg, burh, bury, byrig; a castle. Old
towns were usually built round a hill, which was especially a durg.
Brook; F. dvok; A.S. dréc; a torrent.
Burn; N. drunnr ; a spring.
By; N. der or dyr. In Iceland people say der; in Norway
66; in Sweden and Denmark dy. It means an unfortified town
or village, and is very frequent throughout Scandinavia.
Cote; N. 4y/a and kot ; A.S, cole; a cot, cottage, hut, or small
farm.
Croft; A.S. croft ; a small enclosed field ; O.G. cruft.
Dale; N. dalr; G. thal, AS. del, a dale.
Fell; N. fed/; a wild hill.
Field; N. fold; A.S. eld; originally a clearing, where the
trees have been /e//ed.
Force; N. fors; S.D. foss ; a torrent, waterfall. Whence /forsa,
to stream in torrents,
54 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
Ford; B. frd; A.S. ford; ¥F. forde; a ford or road. Not to
be confounded with the Norse ford. See Worth. O.G. furd.
Garth ; N. gardr, corresponds to the A.S. yard; both denote
some place girded round or guarded. In compound words it
means an enclosed space, as kirk-garth, churchyard; stakk-garth,
stackyard, etc. Alone it is a hay-yard (round the ricks); A.S.
geard, which we have in garden.
Gill; N. g2/,; a deep narrow glen with a stream at the bottom.
Grave; N. g70f, grafar; a pit, grave, trench. It denotes an
entrenchment.
Hall; N. Ao//, stem hall; A.S. heal; hall. The dwelling of a
superior person. The ordinary private dwelling is called skd/,
eldhis, etc.
Ham; N. heim; F. ham or hem; G. heim, D, Ayem ; home,
an abode, a village.
Hay; N. Zagi; Fr. hate ; a fenced pasture.
Head; N. A6fud; A.S. heafod; D. hoeved ; S. hufoud ; a head
or head-shaped thing, a headland.
Hide; N. Ae‘drx ; D. hede; S. hed; G. hetde ; a heath.
Holm; N. Ao/mr ; an islet in a bay, lake, or river. Meadows
on the shore with ditches behind them are called holms.
Hope: B. Azpp, a sloping place between hills; or N. Adf, a
lagoon. :
How; N. haugr, akin to hdr, high; D. hij; S. hog; a how,
mound. There was usually a how near the houses, from which
the master could look over his estate. It also means, in special
cases, a cairn over one dead.
Hurst; N. Avjostr ; a barren rocky place.
Keld; N. kelda; G. quelle; D. kilde; S. kalla; NE. keld;
a well, spring.
Ley or Lea; N. dea, Yé; a mown meadow, a sheltered place
where the cattle lie, a meadow.
Low; B. /agh; AS. hiww? a hill; or N. /égar, a Geep hollow
place ; /égv, low lying land.
Ness; N. wes; A.S. nes ; G. nase, nose. A projection of land
into the sea or a lake, as Kata-nes (Caithness), Fornes (Furness).
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 55
Oe, A, Ay, Ey. N. oy, ey, Dan. Swed. 6. An island.
Or, Over; N. yfer ; Dan. over ; high, above.
Scar; N. skér; a rim, edge, from skara to jut out ; hence also
N. skard, a notch, chink, a mountain pass.
Shaw; N. skégr; A.S. shaw; coppice, brushwood.
Slack ; N. s/akki ; a slope on a mountain ridge.
Stead; N. stasv; A.S. sted ; stead.
Stock; N. stokkr; A.S. stoc ; G. stock; D.stok ; a stock, block,
log of wood. Hence stockade, stock, etc., denoting an enclosure
of posts.
Tarn ; N. 40rn ; a pool, small lake.
Thorp; N. porp,; A.S. porp,; G. dorf; a hamlet, village. The
word was originally applied to the cottages of the poorer peasantry
crowded together in a hamlet, instead of each house standing in-
its own enclosure, like the fw or der or gardr. It is peculiar to
East Norway, very common as the second compound of Danish
local names as ¢rup or rup. Hence porpari, a peasant, boor,
churl, clown of the lower peasantry. For instance, in Domesday
Book, it is recorded under Derbyshire (land of Nigel de Stratford)
“in Ravenstone Cedric had one carucate of land paying geld-land
for one plough ; it is waste; there are eight acres of meadow ; in
the time of King Edward it was worth fifteen shillings.” Under
Leicestershire (land of William Bvenvaslet), ‘ William Bvenvaslet
holds two carucates of land in Ravenstorp ; it was waste, and is
so.” Ravenstone still stands in both counties, but the distinction
“thorp” is lost. The homestead of Cedric, formerly the enclosed
”
farm of Raefn, the Norseman, alone gives the name to the place.
Thwaite; N. pvezt a forest clearing; D. Zvede ; A.S. thvitan.
Chaucer, thvite, to chop. It seems originally to have been used
of an outlying cottage with its surrounding field.
Toft; N. opt, tompt, toft, tuft, A.S. foft, identical with the
English word ¢uff, a green tuft or knoll, a piece of ground, home-
stead.
Ton; N. tin; AS. tin, G. saun,; properly a hedge, from G.
zaunen (tsownen) ; A.S. fynan, to hedge. At first a hedged or
fenced plot, enclosure within which a house is built ; then the
56 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
farmhouse with its buildings ; and afterwards a collection of huts
round the fox of a chief as in Rayenstone, the town of Raefn.
This termination is often misleading, as many people imagine that
the old spelling, ‘‘ stone,” means stone, whereas the presence of the
‘*s” marks the possessive case common to all Teutonic languages,
Well; N. vetdir ; fields, from wdd/r.
Wick; A.S. wic; F. wk, from the Latin vicus ; a village or
town. Nothing akin to the Norse wf, a bay, as found in the
names on the coast.
With; N. wir, D. ved; S. véd; AS. wudu ; wood, a tree, a
wood, forest of timber.
Wold; A.S. wold, weald; G. wald, a forest.
Worth ; A.S. worth, yrih,; O. Fris. wirde, wurth, wurd; G.
wor/h; Old G. warid, an island; D.B. wurde or vurde. Land,
especially upland, sloping from water or marsh, an estate.
Derbyshire Place=ames.
There are fewer marks of the Britons to be found than would
be supposed from the hilly nature of the county. The Saxons,
and after them the Norse invaders, drove back the aborigines
further west; still they must have lingered long enough to teach
their new masters the names of some of the hills—as /oz, spink,
tor, etc. ; of rivers—as Derwent, Dove, Erewash, Rother, Wye, etc.;
and perhaps of places—as Brough, Clown, Coneygree, Crich,
Curbar, Hoon, Matlock, and Quarndon.
The termination fez occurs in one hundred and thirteen cases,
dy in five, dow in eleven, Jorough in two, wz/h in two, Aolme in
three, Zoff in one, ¢horfe in thirteen, and fam in four. These
are all Scandinavian root words (with perhaps the exception of
Jow, which may be O.H.G. WA, A.S. /éah, a woodland pasturage,
or the Celtic /égh, a hill), and indicate plainly the rapid occupa-
tion of the shire.
It seems as if the Norsemen made an easy conquest, for the
settlers were left to make their own defensive arrangements for
the most part. The large number of Danish personal names as
distinct from Norwegian and Frisian is significant.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES, 57
PLACES.
[The endings of most of the local names will be found among the
Test Words.]
Apney. D.B. Habenai; F. 4é60, a p.n.; Adden, a fam. n.
A.S. Atbbing ; ave, haye, a field. Aba, Abba, p.n. in D.B.
ALDECAR. (Aldingarth?) N. Addr; F. Alt, p.n. Aldri, Aldi,
p. n. in D.B.
ALDERWaSsLEY. N. Aldvaldr, a p.n. Aldvi, Aluold, Aluol,
Alwold, Aluuald, p.n. in D.B. See Alvaston.
ALpwark. N. addr, old; virki, bulwark, wall, stronghold.
ALFRETON. D.B. Ulfritune; N. Olafr; D. Olfert, Ulf, p.n.
The oldest form is Aéezfr ; Latin, U/phus. Alfer in D.B.
ALKmMonToN. D.B. Alchementune; N. A/ka-mundr, a p.n.
E|lmund, Almund, Almer, p. n. in D.B.
ALLENTON. N. Hallir, a p.n. Halling, the descendants of
Hallr. D. Allen; F. Alle, p.n.; Allen, fam. n. Alanin D.B.
ALLESTREE. [).B. Adelardstreu; A.S. thelred; D. Adeler,
p-n. (N. Adild, chiefdom); N. ¢ve, a dwelling. Adelard,
Adeldreda, Alard, Alward, Ailward, p. n. in D.B.
Avport. N. L/alir ; D. Aller; F. Alle, p.n.; or ald, old; port,
a gate.
Atsop. D.B. Elleshope; F. Zi; D. Eile, Eller, p.n.; N.
hop, a haven, a small landlocked bay of hoop-like or curved
form, It is connected with the Brit. Az, a similar place
between hills. Comp. Easthope, Stanhope, Wauchope ;
Elleshoop a loc. n. in Holstein. Eli, Elsi, p.n. in D.B.
Atron. D.B. Holtune; N. Hallr; F. 4/e; D. Hall, Halle,
p-n. See Allenton.
Atvaston. D.B. Alvvoldestun; N. Alwaddr, a p.n. (sovereign,
king). See Alderwasley.
Ampaston. D.B. Emboldstone (Ernboldston?). N. Arndaldr,
ap.n. Ernebold,a p.n. in D.B.
AmBerGATE. N. damarr; a hammer or a hammer-shaped crag,
a crag standing out like an anvil, a common local name ;
gata,a road; or N. Hamosir ; D. Hammer p.n. Hambe, a
pe oy in D.B.
58 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
APPERKNOWLE. F. Addo; D. Apper, p.n. Abo, Ape, Appe,
p. n. in D.B.
AppLeBy. D.B. Aplebi; D. Appel, a p. n.
ArLESTON. D.B. Erlestune; N. Zrdingr, from jarl,; AS. eorl ;
F. Harle ; D. Erie, p.n. Arling, Erlenc, p. n. in D.B.
AsH. D.B. Eisse; N. Askr; D. Aske, Ash; F. Eisse p.n.; or
N.askr ; A.S.asc ; G. esche,an ash. Asa, Ascer, Ascha, Aschi,
Asci, Asa, p.n.in D.B. Probably a contraction of Asham.
AsHBoRNE. D.B. Esseburne; D. Zsser, ZLsscher, p.n.; N.
brunur; A.S. baerne; G. brunn,; Scot. burn, a spring, well.
ASHFORD. D.B. Aisseford ; F. Azsse,a p.n. Or see Ash.
ASHLEYHAY. DD. £sscher, a p.n.; Zeg, a meadow ; hagi, O.E. hay,
a fence, hedge.
AsHovER. D.B. Essovre; D. Esser, a p.n.; ofra, a height.
ASPENSHAW. N. £sfi; A.S. @sp; D. asp; skogr,.a wood;
Aspenwood ; or D. Zspen, a p. n.
Aston. D.B. Estune; D. Zsser, a p. n.
Astwits. D.B. Esnotrewic ; A.S. Estnoda, a p. n. in D.B.; a7,
a village.
At.tow. D.B. Etelavv ; D. £¢/e, a p.n. See “low” in Test Words.
AuLr Hucknatu. N. aldr, old, Haukr; D. Hoek; F. Uko,
Uke, Uken, p.n.; oll, a hall, the residence of a superior
person. ‘The hall of the Uken family.
BAKEWELL. D.B. Badequella; D. Baadh, a p.n.; or N. bad;
A.S. bath; G. bad, a bath; N. Kelde; G. quelle, a spring.
Batuipon. D:B.: Belidene; D. Balle, or Bellin; p.n.5 Ai
dene, a hollow.
Bamrorp. D.B. Banford; D. Bazne, ap. n.
BarGate. D. Barr ; ap. n. gata, road.
BarL_eorouGH. D.B. Barleburg; D. A4arlag, a p.n., from N.
barlegr, strong, vigorous.
BarRLow.. D.B. Barleie; D. Barr, ap.n. Bar, a p. n. in DB,
Barrow. D.B. Barewe; N. Barar, a mound over one dead; or
Bar-how; D. Barvoe.
Barton. D.B. Baretun; D. Barr, a p.n. Ber, Bere, p. mi
in D.B.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 59
Bastow. D.B. Basselau; D. Basse, ap. n.
Baxron. D.B. Bectune; D. Beck, ap.n.. Bec. a p.n. in D.B.
BEARWARDCOTE. J).B. Bereuuardescote ; N. Byarnvarsr, a p. n.
Berruar, Berard, p. n. in D.B.
BreLEy. D. B. Begelie ; D. Arg, a p. n.
Beicuron. D.B. Bectune. See Baxton.
Brtper. This is said to be derived from the Norman Belpaire or
Belrepaire.
Bent.ey. D.B. Benedlege; N. Benewtkt ; D. Bendt, Bent; AS.
Beonet, p.n. There is a Bentley in Denmark.
Bippincron. D, Beber, Bib; AS. Bebbe ; tribal name, Bedng.
Biccin. N. Byggin, a habitation.
BircHOVER. D.B. Bercouere; N. bjork; D. birk; A.S. beore,
birch, ofra, high, above. Or D. Bird, a p. n.
BircHwoop. N. dirki-vid ; A.S. beorce-vudu, a birch wood. See
above.
Birp Hoitm. Probably a corruption of dreza-holm, broad islet
Or D. Bird, a p.n. See “ Holm” in Test Words.
Birtey. D.B. Berceles; D. 4irh, a p. n.
BLACKWELL. D.B. Blacheuuelle; D. Blache, Black, p. n.; or
N. d/akkr, dark, dusky.
Botsover. D.B. Belesovre ; N. Lolli; D. Bolle; F. Bvele, p.n.;
or D. Belling, a p. n.
Buonsatt. D.B. Bunteshale (Bonds Hall); N. Auandi (a
yeoman); D. Bonde, Bunde, p.n. Hence hisbond, the
master of the house and husbandman.,
Boorn. N. 4, a booth, a temporary dwelling.
Boorucate. N. Bédar-gata, the road to the booths.
BorrowasH. See “ borough” in Test Words.
Boutron. D.B. Boletune; N. Bolt; D. Bolle, p.n. Bole,
Bolle, Bollo in D.B. See Bolsover. :
BowsripcE. N. doga-bryggia, the arched bridge. The Norse-
men were not bridge builders, a few planks or logs laid across
a stream being their primitive contrivance. This name would
seem to date from after the Conquest.
BoyLestonE. D.B. Boilestune. See Boulton.
60 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
BoytTHorPe. D.B. Buktorp or Buitorp; N. Bog7; D. Bugge,
Buck, Boye; AS. Beowa, p.n. The Fris, form Boye seems
to have been adopted after the Conquest. Bou, Boui, Bu,
Buge, Bugo, Boi, Boia, in D.B.
BRACKENFIELD. Brachenfeldt, a loc.n.in Denmark ; D, Bracken ;
A.S. Brahcing, fam. n.
BRADBOURNE, D.B. Bradeburne; D. 4rakde, Brad, p.n.; or
N. breidr, broad : érun, the brow of a moor or hill ; or 6runnr,
a spring.
BrapLey. D.B. Bredelauue, Braidelei, Bradelei; N. Avrezdr ;
D. Brede, p.n.
Brapway. N. Brerd-vegr, broadway.
BrapwELL. D.B. Bradwelle. See Bradbourne.
BralLsFoRD. D.B. Brailesford ; D. Bid (2), a p.n. r
Brampton. D.B. Brandune, Brantune ; N. Brandr; D. Brand,
p.n. Brand in D.B.
Brassincton. D.B. Branzinctune; D. Avantzen, a p.n. from
N. Brandr. The Brandings, or tribe of Brand.
BrEADSALL. D.B. Braideshale; D. Brede, a p.n.
Breaston. D.B. Bradestune, Braidestune. See above.
Bretsy. D.B. Breteby; D. Aref, a p.n.; also called Bradby.
BrimmincTon. L.B. Brimintune; D. 4rim, a p.n.; Brimming,
a fam, n.
Broucu. N. Borg, a fortress; or B. Brugh, a house half under
the ground, a cave.
BrouGcHton. D.B. Broctune; D. Brock, a p.n.; N. Broki,
2 0, 2
BrownsiDE. N. Brinn; D. Braun, Bruhn, Brun; ¥. Bruno,
Bron, Brun, p.n.; hetdr, a heath.
BRuUSHFIELD. N. Srist,ap.n.; or D. Briiche, a p.n.
Bupnett, D.B. Bubencle (Bubbinghall?); D. Bode, a p.n.;
AS. Bobbing, a fam. n. |
BucswortH. N. Bogi; D. Bugee, p.n.
BursaGE. D.B. Burbece; D. Buhr, a p.n.; bekkr, a small
stream.
Burnaston. D.B. Burnulfestune; N. 47orn-olf, a p.n.
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Burnt Leys. D.B. Branlege; N. Brandr ; D. Brandt, p.n.
BuTTERLEY. N. uftr,a p.n.; Buter, a p.n. in D.B.
Buxton. D. Auck, a p.n.
CackLeTon. N. Aakali, ann. ;
CaLke. N. Kolka, a n.n.; D. Kalkar, a p.n. The suffix is
lost.
Cattow. D. Kal/,ap.n. See “how” in test words.
Catver. D.B. Caluoure; N. Kdé/fr, a p. n. ; ofra, higher, above.
CarLton LrEEs. N. Xarli,a p.n. from Kar/,; A.S. ceor/, a man.
Carsincton. D.B. Chersintune, Ghersintune; D. Gyersing,
Kiersing, p. vn.
CasTLe GresLey. D. Gress, Greis, Griess, p.n.
CasT.LeTon. D.B. Castelli in Pechesers; N. Xasfalt, a castle,
stronghold. ‘The castle in the Peak.
Garron. D:B:. Chetune; N. Aan, Kotiri non.:; D: ef, a
p.n.
CAULDWELL. D.B. Caldewelle; N. Xadédi, dimin. of Kadld-
munnr,an.n. ; D. Cold, Kold, p.n. Coldingwell.
CHADDESDEN. D.B. Cedesdene;- A.S. Cedd, Cedde (Chad),
p.n. See Catton.
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. D.B. Clapewell; N. A?Zdésr, a nin. ;
visr, a wood, Comp. Clapham.
CHARLESTOWN. See Carlton.
CHARLESWORTH. See Carlton.
CHATSworRTH. I).B. Chetesworde. See Catton.
CHELMoRTON. I).B. Chemuetun ; N. Kaldmundr ? an.n.
CHELLASTON. D.B. Celardestun; D. Gelert; N. Gellir; AS.
Celdred, p.n.
CHESTER (little). A.S. Cestre, the site of a Roman-British camp.
CHESTERFIELD. D\B. Cestrefeld. See above.
Cuevin SipE. D.B. Cheuenesuurde; A.S. Chenvin, a p.n.
See “worth” in Test Words.
CuiLcoTe. D.B. Caldecote. See Cauldwell.
CuInLEY. D.B. Cheveli. See Chevin Side.
CuiswortH. D.B. Chiseuurde; N. A7zs7, n.n. (puss); D. Azs,
ap. n.
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Cuunat. D.B. Chineltone? D. Avihne/, a p.n. Cvenild, a
pan. in) DBs
CuurcH BroucHron. See Broughton.
CHURCH GRESLEY. See Castle Gresley.
Cuay Cross. D. Xée, a p.n.
Currre AsH. N. Adf,a cliff.
Cuirton. D.B. Cliftune; N. Af a cliff.
Crown. D.B. Clune; B. Clan, C/uatn (cloon), a meadow. Or
N. &/unni, a boor, with the suffix lost. Comp. Clun, Salop.
CLOWNHOLME. See above, and “holm” in Test Words.
Coppincton. D.B. Codesdene; N. Xofungar, a cottager.
Copnor. D.B. Cotenovre. See above.
Comps Epcr. N. Awmdbt, a n.n. Or B. Cwm, a hollow.
Compstat. See above. sfad/r, a stall, crib.
Compton. See above.
ConeyGREE. B. Cotnicer (cunnikere) a rabbit warren.
ConcGrEAvE. N. Aéngr, a King ; grof, an entrenchment.
Cormanuay. N. Kot-masr, Kotungar, a cot-man, cottager; Aag ;
Fr. haz, Haye, pasture.
Coron. D.B. Codetune. See Coddington.
Cowrry. D.B. Collei; N. Xo//r, a p.n.
CoxsencH. N. Kokkr ; D. Kock, p.n.; bakki, a bank.
CressBrook. D. Gress, a p.n.
CRESSWELL. See above.
Cricu. D.B. Crice; B. Crég (creeg), a hill.
Crowpycote. D. Groot, Groth, Grude, Grut, p.n.; N.
Grautr ; AS. grut, groats, a n.n., as in Grautar-Halit. Or
N. grjot; AS. greot,; grit, gravel, pebbles, rough stones or
rubble. Hence the word ‘‘grout.” A cot was originally a
mud hut.
Cromrorp. D.B. Crunforde. N. Avummiz,an.n.; D. Arum,
p-n. Or the crooked ford.
Croxatt. D.B. Crocheshalle; N. A7vdkr, a n.n.; D. Krag,
Pp: n.wCrec.ayp. a.in DB:
Custey. D.B. Coblei; N. Xodé7,a dimin. of Jakob; D. Aude,
Kob, p.n. Cobbe, a p.n. in D.B,
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Curpar. D. Awhr,ap.n.; or N. Kjr, a cow ; Kir-ber, a cow-
house, a byre; or B. Currabaha, the marsh of the birch tree.
Darsury. D.B, Dellingeberie; D. Dilling, a p.n., from N.
Dellingr, day-spring, the father of the Sun. Afterwards as a
p.n., Dollinger, Dallinger, from Deglingr.
Date Appey. D.B. Delbebi; N. dalr, a dale.
Damssrookx. 1D. Dam, ap.n.
Dartry, D.B. Dereleie; N. Dyri; D. Dyhr, pn. Dering, a
p.n. in D.B. See Derby.
Deny. D.B. Denebi; N. Danir, the Danes; D. Dehn, Dein,
p-n. Dane, Dana, Dene, p.n. in D.B. A Danish village
par excellence.
Dersy. D.B. Deorabi; N. Dyzi; D. Dyhr, p.n from N. dr ;
A.S. deér; G. thier; S.D. adyr, an animal. There is
documentary evidence that it was called Northweorthig by
the Saxons, but after the Scandinavian conquest it received
the name of the Norseman who siezed it. “ Doribi” occurs
on a coin of King Ethelwulf 837857, and “Deorabui”
appears repeatedly on coins of King Athelstane 924-940, and
of his immediate predecessors. There is a Dyrbye in
Denmark.
DERWENT. B. dwrgwyn, shining water. The Norsemen
probably called it went, from its windings. Vinda, to turn.
Detuick. D. Dede; F. Dedde, p.n.; Dedswick or Dedding-
wick.
Dimpte. N. dimm-pollr, a dark pool; or D. Diemer, a jenuok
Dintinc. D.B. Dentinc; D. Dehn, a p-n.; or N. Dantr, the
Danes; N. ping, AS. thing; Deh. ding; DS. ting. Was
this the place of assembly of the county “ Thing ” or shire-
mote ?
DomEsHILL. D. Dohm, ap.n.; the hill of judgment? The
Déom-hringr, doom-ring, or court of judgment, was formed by
a circle of stones.
DonistHorPE. D.B. Durandestorp; D. Durandin, a pam 5
Durand a p. n. in D.B.
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Dore. D.B. Dore; D. Darre, a p.n.; Dore, ap. n. in D.B.
If the possession of Dore, the suffix is lost; or B. dzwr, water,
or doire, an oak.
Dovenotes. D. Duvier; S. Dufva, p.n. from N. Difa; AS.
Duva, a dove; hdl, a hill; F. Dawes, Douwes, p. n.
DoveriIpGE. 1.B. Dubridge. See above.
DrakELow. I.B. Drachelavve; S. Drake; D. Drach, Drag.
Drech, p.n. Comp. Drakeholes, Notts.
Draycott. D.B. Draicot; D. Dreyer, a p. n.
DrRonFIELD. D.B. Dranefeld; N. Zhrani; D. Thrane, Trane,
p-n. Drond, a p. n. in D.B.
DuckmMantTon. D.B. Dochemanestun; N. pyokka, an.n.; D.
Docker, a p. 0.
DuFFIELD. [D.B. Dvvelle. See Doveholes.
Dunsar (Dunsover?). N. Donna or Dunna; 1). Dons, p.n.
from por-dun; D. Tor-den, the dim. of Thor, 7.2., thunder.
Donno, Don, Donne, Dons, Dunne, Duns are p. n. in D.B.
Dunston. See above.
EARL STERNDALE. I). S/erv, a p.n.: daly, a dale.
Eaton. D.B. Aitune; N. £757, D. Erde, £1, Ey, p.n.
Eckincron. D.B. Echintune, Ectune; D. Eck; F. Lrke, Eke,
p.n.; Ziken, Eken, fam.n.
EpaLe. D.B. Aidele. See Eaton.
EpDENGALE. [D.B. Ednunghalle; F. #de,a p.n.; Eden, Edinga,
fam. n. Edings, Edina, p.n. in D.B.
Epensor. D.B. Ednesovre. See above.
Epiaston. D.B. Duluestune ; D. Ado/ph(?), a p.n.
Epnasron. D.B. Ednodestune; A.S. Zdnod, a p.n.
Eccinton. N. Heger; D. Zgger; F. Egge, p.n.; F. Bgegen, a
fam, n.
Etmtron. D.B. Helmetune; N. Aja/mr (a helmet); D. Z/men,
Helmer, Helms, p.n. Elmar, Elmer, p.n. in D.B.
E.ton. D.B. Eltune, Elstretune; F. Z2//, or D. Elster, p.n.
Eli, Elsi, p.n. in D.B.
Etvaston. D.B. Elvetone; N. Olvir (Alvir); D. Zit; A.S.
Elva, p.n. Eluni, Eileua, p.n. in D.B,
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ETwALL. D.B. Etewelle; D. F. £éze, p.n.
Eyam. D.B. Aiune. See Eaton.
Fenny BenTLEY. See Bentley.
FERNILEE. JD. Verner,a p.n. Forn, Ferron, p.n. in D.B.
FINDERN. N. Finni; D. Finne, p.n. (Finndean); or comp.
Finedon, Northants; D.B. Thingdon. N. ZAimg, the place
of assembly of the local parliament or scire-gemote.
Firpeck. N. fyérr, a kind of tree, fir (?); de&7, a brook. There
is a Forbeech in Denmark.
Fiacc. D.B. Flagtun; N. A/a; D. Plack, Flag, Fleck, p.n.
Footow. N. D. Fugl, a p.n. (a bird); Fulo, a p.n.in D.B.
See ‘“ how ” in Test Words.
ForEMARK. D.B. Fornevverke. The old stronghold, castle.
Or see Fernilee.
Fostron. D.B. Farulvestun (?); D. Foss, Voss, p.n.
FrITCHLEY. N. Freyja; I. Freger and Fritsch, p.n. Comp.
Fregerslaaw, Denmark.
FroccattT. A.S. roger, a p.n.in D.B.; gata, a road.
GamsLey. N. Gamel; D. Gam., p.n. Gamel, Gamelin, Game,
p-n. in D.B.
GLapweLt. D.B. Glapewelle; N. A/dépr or Gloppa,n.n. Comp.
Clapham.
Gtossop. D.B. Glosop; D. Géass, a p.n., or N. KH, n.n.;
D. Alose,ap.n. See “hope” in Test Words.
Grassmoor. N. gras; A.S. gres, grass; mor, a moor; or D.
Grass, a p.n.
Gratton. D.B. Gratune; D. Grot (Graht), a p.n.
GREENWICH. [D.B. Granchesberie (?); D. Gron; F. Grén, p.n.
GrimMEsBRooK. N. Grimr; D. Grim, p.n. Grim, a p.n.
in D.B.
GRINDLEFORD. N. grunn-dalr, greendale.
GrinpDLow. Greendale How ?
HackenTHORPE. N. H/é Kon; D. Haakan, p.n. Hacon,
Hacun, p.n. in D.B.
Happon. D.B Hadun; F. //addo,a p.n.; Haddinga, fam. n.
Haddingham ?
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66 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
Haprietp. D.B. Hedfelt; N. Acidr; D. Hede; F. Hedde, p.n.
Hapy. See above.
Hacc Gate. N. agi, a pasture; gata, road.
Haicu Bar. D.B. Hoge; D. Hage, Haaeg, p.n. Hoch, Hoga,
p.n. in D.B., or see above.
Hatt Date. N. Hallr,ap.n.; dalr, a dale.
Hatt Ley. See above.
Hatitam. I).B. Halun, Holun (Hallham). See above.
HALLFIELD. See above.
HALSTHORPE. See above.
Hamuet. (Hamelhead?), D. Hammel, a pn. The true name
of the mythical Prince of Denmark was Am/os7, Amlethus of
Saxo. ‘ Hamlet” of Shakespere.
Hanpiry. D.B. Henlege; N. Hani, p.n.; D. Henne, a p.n.
Harpstorr. D.B. Hertestof; N. Ayortr; D. Herth, p.n. ; toft
or /uft, a hill. Hard, a p.n. D.B.
Harpwick. See above ; wrck, a village.
Harcate Watt. N. Ad, high; gata, a road.
HarkuHitL. N. Hékr, n.n., or Haukr.
HarLEsTHoRPE. N. £riinger, Erli; D. Herlin, p.n.; from
Jarl; AS. eorl, an earl.
HarruHitt. D.B. Hortel ; D. Harth, a p.n.
Harrincron. D.B. Hertedune; N. Ayortr ; D. Harth, Harten,
p.n.; A.S. Heorting, fam.n. Hard, Harding, p.n. in D.B.
Harte. See Harthill; Harth-hall.
Hartsuay. .See above; Harth’s pasture.
HaArTSHORNE. D.B. Heorteshorne, Hartingshorn; N. /orn, a
horn; also applied to a corner of land, as /ands-horn, the
outskirts of a country. See Hartington.
Hastann. D. Hass, a p.n.; Haslund, a loc. n. in Denmark.
Hassop. D. Hass, a p.n.; 26p, sloping ground between hills ;
Freq. as a local name. Comp. Stanhope, Easthope,
Kirkhope, etc.
HaTuHerRsaGE. D.B. Hereseige; D. Harth, a p.n.; hagi, a
hedged pasture.
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DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 67
Hatton. D.B. Hatun; N. Hottr (Hattar); D. Harve, p.n.
Hato, a p.n. in D.B.
Hay Grance. N. Aagi; O. English, Aay, a pasture. Grange,
the farm of a monastery.
HayFietp. See above.
HazevpaDce. D.B. Hegelbec; D. Hasse/, Hessel, p.n., or
N. hasl; A.S. hese/, the hazel. Hezelin, a p. n. in D.B.
Heace. See Higham.
Heanor. D.B. Hennesovre; N. Hani, n.n.; D. Henne, a p.n.;
ofra, a high situation.
HEARTHSTONE. See Hartington.
Heatu. N. hezdr; D. hed, heath.
Heatucore. D.B. Hedcote; N. Heidsx ; D. Hede, Heede, p.n. ;
or see above.
Hemswortu. F. £mo, Emme; D. Hemme, p.n.
Hickinwoop. N. ik; A. S. 4c, 4cen, vudu, oak wood.
Hicuam. F. lggo, legge, p.n.
HicHtow. See above.
Hittcore. D. Aull, Hille, p.n.
Hitton. D.B. Hiltune. See above.
Hockity. D.B. Hochelai; N. Haukr; D. Hock; F. Oke,
Okken, p.n. Hock, a p.n. in D.B.
Hocnaston. D.B. Honestune, Ochenauestun, Ougedestun ;
N. Hogni; D. Hagen, p.n. Hagane, Hoga, p.n. in D.B.
Horsrooke. D.B. Holébroc; N. Zo/,a hollow. The brook in
the hollow. Or N. Hadi, n.n.
Hotiincton. D.B. Holinton; N. Hallr; D. Hollen, a p.n.;
Halling, a fam. n.
Hotioway. N. hol, a hollow; vegr, a way, road. Or Aul/-veie,
apn.
HoimesFiELD. D.B. Holmesfeld; D. Ho/m,ap.n. Holmo,a
pn. in De.
Hottwoop. N. holt, copsewood.
HotymoorsipE. D. Holmer, ap.n.; N. heide; D. hede, heath ;
Holmersheide.
Hoon or Howne. D.B. Hougen; B. Gwaun (?), downs.
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Hope. N. Adp; B. hwfp (?), a sloping place between hills.
Hoprinc Hitt. D. Hoppe, Hoppen, p.n.
Hopron. D.B. Opetune. See above.
Hopwe.tit. D.B. Opeuuelle. See above.
Horstey. D.B. Horselai; D. Horst, a p.n. The compounds
of this name have been supposed to belong to the mysterious
Saxon hero, Horsa, but without foundation.
HorsteyGaTE. ‘The road to Horst’s meadow.
Houcuron. D.B. Hortedun; D. AHoug, a p.n.; or N. Ajortr,
ap.n.
Huckiow. -N. Aikrenan.; Who; Uke p. ns ~Hiuechewa
p.n. in D.B.
Hutiann. D. Auhle, a p.n.
Huncry Benttey. N. Ungi, n.n.; D. Unger, a p.n.; the
younger. See Bentley.
Huntrow. N. AHundi; D. Hunde, p.n. Hunta, a p.n.in D.B.
Hurpiow. N. Ayortr ; D. Hiordt, Hirth, p.n.
Hurst-NetHerR. N. Avjostr ; A.S. Ayrst, a barren, rocky place.
Inte. D.B. Ibeholon (Ibelington?); F. J/é0, be, p.n.; /ben,
Lbben, Tbeling, fam. n.; D. Loen, a p.n.
IpripGEHAY. N. L£7dri67, a p.n.; hay, a pasture. Eadred,
Edred, p.n. in D.B.
ILKEsTon. D.B. Tilchestune; D. Zi//ge, a p.n.; dimin. of Zi//e ;
F. Dile, Diele ; dim. Dilke ; G. Tithe, Tielscher, p.n.
InGLEBY. D.B. Englebi; D. Age/, a p.n.
INKERSALL. N. lagi; D. Jnger, p.n.; Inger’s hall. Comp.
Ingersol.
IrETON. D.B. Hiretune, Iretune. D. Airth, a p.n.
Ivonsprook. F. /ve,ap.n.; ven, fam. n.; G. Jwan, p.n. vo
in D.B.
Kepieston. D.B. Chetelstune ; N. Ke/i//; D. Kette/s, p.n.
KELSTEDGE. See above. Ketill’s Stead, abode.
KinpurneE. D. AvA/,a p.n.; drun, a spring.
KILLAMARSH. D.B. Chinewoldemaresc; Guunvaldr, a p.n.
Keuold, a p.n. in D.B.
KinvER. D. Aind/,ap.n. The suffix is obscure.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 69
Kinc’s Nrwron. See Newton.
KING STERNDALE. To distinguish it from Earl Sterndale, which see.
Kirk Hatiam. N. Azr&ja, a kirk, church. See Hallam.
Kirk IRETON. See Ireton.
Kirk LANGLEY. See above.
Kwiveron. D.B. Cheniveton; N. Aveif, a n.n. Cheneve, a
p:n. in D> B:
bApY Soors. D Lekde, a pin. Leddy a\p.nsin.D.Be .See
Booth.
Lapy SHAW Bortom. D. Lehde, a p.n.; skogr (shaw), a wood ;
A.S. doden ; originally soil or ground, afterwards a meadow.
LanGLey. D.B. Langeleie; D. Zang,a p.n.; N. Zangar, n.n.
Lanc, Lanch, Lang, Lange, p. n. in D.B.
LANGWITH. See above. Or N. /ang-vid5r, long wood.
Launp. D.B. Lunt; D. Lund, a p.n.; or N. dundr, a grove.
Lea. D.B. Lede; D. Lehde,ap.n. The suffix is lost.
Legs. See “ley” in Test Words.
Ley Hitu. See above.
LeIcHTON. D. Leigh, a p.n.
Linton. D.B. Linctune ; N. Lyngvi; D. Linge, p.n.
LircuurcH. D.B. Ludecerce; N. Ljdtr,; D. Lude, Ludt; F.
Lude, p.n. Ludi, Ludo, p.n. in D.B.
LitrLeover. D.B. Parva Ufre. To distinguish it from Mickleover.
Litton. D.B. Litun; N. Lydingr; F. Lith, p.n.
LoncrorD. The long ford or road.
LoncsTong. D.B. Longesdune. See Langley.
Loose Hitt. D. Lose, a p.n. There is a tradition about a
battle having been lost here ; it may be so.
Loscoz. D. Lose, Lous, Laas, p.n. There is a Léschau in
Denmark. Zoske, dimin. See “how” in Test Words.
LupwortH. D.B. Lodeworde; N. Ljétr; D. Lude; F. Ludo,
p-n. Ludo, Ludi in D.B.
Lutuincton. D.B. Lullitune; A.S. Zud/ing, a fam. n.
LummsDALE. N. Ljomi,n.n.; D. Zum, a p.n.
MackworTtH. D.B. Macheworde ; D. Maack, a p.n.; N. Magy,
n.n. Mach, Maci, Machar, p.n. in D.B.
io DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
MakKENEY. D.B. Machenie ; see above, Macken island.
Map_Leton. D.B. Mapletune; N. A/dér/,a f. p.n
MaprerRtEy. D.B. Maperlie. See above.
MarcuHay. See Marston.
MarkKeEaton. D.B. Marchetone, Merchetune ; N. A/urkis ; D.
Marcher, Marck, p.n. Merken, Mercuin, p.n. in D.B.
Marvtpoot. Modern?
Marple. N. Mar, ap.n.; follr, a pool.
Marston. D.B. Merstun. See above.
Masson. D. Mess, Messen, p.n.; A.S. Alessing, fam. n. (Mess-
ington ?)
Mattock. D.B. Meslach? D. Maes and Mess, p.n. Or D.
Mathe,ap.n.; B. dag, a hill.
MauGuHERuHAay. N. Adgr (Mahgar); D. AZaag, p.n. See hay.
MerasHaM. D.B. Messeham; D. Mess,a p.n.; A.S. Messing, a
fam. n. Compare Messing, Ess.; Messingham, Lincs. ; Mass-
ingham, Notts.
Me.pourneE. D.B. Mileburne; D. Aftdde, Ailo, p.n. Or the
Mill brook.
Me.ior. (Mellover?) D. Aediin, a p.n.
Mercaston. D.B. Merchenestune. See Markeaton.
MickLEoverR. D.B. Muchedesuuelle ; A/uchord?t, a p.n.; offra, a
raised situation.
MippLeTon. D.B. Middeltune; D. dezded/, a p. n.
Mitrorp. D.B. Muleforde; D. AZuA/, Mule, p.n. Mule, Mulo,
p.n. in D.B.
MILLasH. See above.
MILLERSDALE. See above.
Mitiuay. See above.
MILLTHORPE. See above.
MILLTOWN. See above.
MiLton. See above.
MonsaL Date. Mancel or Maunchenel ? Norman proprietor.
MonyasH. D.B. Maneis; N. Mami, n.n.; D. Mann; F.
Manno, Manne, p.n. (Manneyhays?) Man, Manna,
Manno, p.n. in D.B.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 71
Mortey. D.B. Morelei; D. Mohr, a p.n.
Morron. See above.
MossoroucGH. JD.B. Moresburg. See above.
Muceinron. D.B. Mogintune; D. Mogen, a p.n.
NETHERMOOR. N. zieder-mor, the lower moor.
NEwsoLp. D.B. Newebold; N. ajr-d0/; A.S. bott, bolt, byld,
reclaimed land.
NEWHALL. N. nyr-tadlir.
NEWHAVEN. See above.
Newton. D.B. Newetun. See above.
Norsury. D.B. Nordberie, Nortberie; N. ord, north; dorg,
A.S. byrig, burgh, bury, a castle; or D. ord, a p. n.
Normanton. [D.B. Normantune, Normanestune; N. Nordmann,
Nordeman, p.n. A Northman ; Norman, ap.n. in D.B.
Norton. D.B. Nortun; D. Mord, a p.n., or see Norbury.
OKERSIDE. D. Ache, a p.n.; Hetdr, heath.
OaKERTHORPE. D.B. Achetorp; D. Ache, ap.n. from N. ek ;
A.S. dc, an oak; F. Zike, Eke, p.n.; Achi, a p. n. in D.B.
OAKLEY. See above.
Ocksrook. D.B.Ochebroc; F. Okko, a p.n.; Okken, a fam. n.
OrFcore. See below.
Orrerton. D.B. Offretune; D. Offer, a p.n.; Offerd, a p.n.
in D.B.
OLLERSET. N. Olafr ; D. Offert,.p.n.; set, abode. Oliver’s
seat.
Osteston. D.B. Oslavestone ; N. As-Ola/r,ap.n. Osulf, a p.n.
in D.B.
Osmaston. D.B. Osmundestune; N. dsmundr, a p.n. Fre-
quently in D.B.
OxcLosE. N. Oxi, a p.n. (an ox).
Oxcrorr. See above.
Packincton. D.B. Pagintone; N. /aktin, a n.n.; D. Packt,
Pagh, p.n.; Paghen,afam.n. Pagen, a p.n.in D.B.
PaDFIELD. D.B. Padefelt; N. ada; D. Pade; A.S. Peada,
p-n. Peada, a king of Mercia. Padda, a p.n. in
D.B.
12 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
PapDLey. See above.
PALTERTON, D:B. -Paltretunes (N. al > DD: Wahl Palen
Paul ; Pdll-tre-tun, Paul’s enclosed dwelling.
ParwicH. D.B. Peurewic; A.S. Pajing (?), a fam. n.
Peak. N. Pik, an.n.; a peak, pointed hill.
Penrricu. D.B. Pentric; D. Penzer, a p.n.; Penterwich.
PHOESIDE. D. Fogh (?), a p.n.; Aetdr7, a heath.
PitHouGH. See below.
Pitstey. D.B. Pilesberie; D. Pile, a p.n.; A.S. Pelliing, a
fam. n. Pileuuin in D.B.
Pinxton. N. Femi, a n.n.; Peining, a fam.n. Peiningstun.
Pin, Pinstan, p.n. in D.B.
Praistow. D. Pless, p.n.; sto, a dwelling.
PLEASLEY. See above.
PosTeRN. D. Poss, a p.n.; Poston (?).
PRIESTCLIFFE. D.B. Presteclive ; N. prestr, priest; A7lif, cliff.
PYEBRIDGE. Modern (?).
QuaRNpDoNn. B. Gwaun, a down, moor; B. dun, a hill, fort.
RapsBouRNE. D.B. Radburne; D. Rawth,ap.n. Rada, ap.n.
in D.B.
RaAvENSDALE. N. Rafa; D. Ravn, Raun, p.n.
RAVENSTONE. D.B. Rauenstun. See above.
RenisHaw. D.B. Rangesbi (?); N. Hvanz, a p.n. Rainer,
Reyner, Reiner, p.n. in D.B.
Repron. D.B. Rapendune; N. Arappr, Hreppr; VD. Rapp,
p.n. (a yeoman) ; Rapinga, a fam. n.
Riper. D. Rider, a p.n.
Rippincs. D. Ridder, a p.n.
Ripceway. N. Arygg-vegr, the way by the edge or ridge of a
hill; or D. Rediger, a p.n.
RipLey. D.B. Ripelie; N. Hreppr; D. Ripper, p.n. Rippe, a
Palen).
Ristey. D.B. Riseleia; N. Mrisi,an.n.; D. Ries, ap.n. Rees,
aepen. im ies
Ropstey. I).B. Redeslei, Retlesleie; N. Aesdarr; D. Reader,
p.n. Rad, Rada, Reder, Reider, Roder, p.n. in D.B.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES, 13
Rostiston. D.B. Roclavestune; N. Regindeif (?); or Rognvoldr
(?), p.n.
Rostron. D.B. Roschintone; D. Rosing, a p.n.
Rowranp. D.B. Ralunt; N. Rd//r; D. Ratlf, Rau, p.n. Rolf,
Rold, Rolft, p.n. in D.B.; /udr, a grove.
RowortuH. See above.
Rowstty. D.B. Reuslege; N. Auza,an.n.; D. Reusch, Rusch,
Rous, p.n.; Roso in D.B.
Rowrworne. D.B. Rugetorn; N. Auggi, a n.n.; D. Auge, a
p.n.; or see above.
SanpIACRE. D.B. Sandiriaca; N. Sandi, a n.n.; D. Sander, a
p.n.; Sandering’s acre; «&r, a tilled field. Sendi. a p.n. in
D.B. In local names denoting sandy ground it is written
sand, pronounced san. :
SAPPERTON. D.B. Sapertune; N. Séf7, an.n. Sarpo, a p. n. in
D.B.
SAwnry. DB. Salle; D: Sa/,.a p.n. Salo, a‘psn. in D:B:
Sally, a loc. n. in Denmark.
ScarcLirFE. D.B. Scaruesdale; D. Scharf, a p.n.
Suack. N. Slakki ; N.E. sdack, a hollow or sinking in the ground,
a slope on a mountain ridge; also a n.n.
ScarRTHIN. N. Scarp-hedin; VD. Scharffen, p.n. The suffix is
lost.
Scropron. D.B. Scrotun; N. Skrauti,an.n.; D. Schraater, a
p-n. Scroti, Scrotin, p.n.in D.B. Scrotinton.
SepsaLt. 1D.B. Segessale; N. Sziget, dimin. of Sig-urdr, D.
Secher, p.n. Sigar, Sighet, Sech, p.n. in D.B.
SHACKLECROSS. N. Skekil/, a n.n.; or N. Skakkt, n.n.; D.
Schacke, Schackinger, p.n.
SHARDLOW. D.B. Serdelau ; N. Skaréz, a n.n. (hare-lip).
SHatTon. D.B. Scetan, Scetune; N. Skati,an.n.; D. Schaait,
Skaat, p.n. Scet, a p.n. in D.B.
SHEEPBRIDGE. Modern (?).
SHELDON. J.B. Scelhadon, Sildtune; D. Scheel, Skee/, Skeller,
p-n.; Schelin, a p.n. in D.B.
SHIPLEY. D.B. Scipelie; D. Skd,a p.n. Scipti, a p.n. in D.B.
714 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
SHIREBROOK. A.S. Scirebrok (?). The county brook.
SHIRLAND. D.B. Sirelunt; N. Sjz, a n.n.; D. Seter,a p.n.
Seiar, a p.n. in D.B.; dundr, a grove.
SHIRLEY. D.B. Sirelei. See above.
SHOTTLE. D.B. Sothelle; N. Sé#, a p.n. Sot, Sota, Soting ;
p-n. in D.B. Sotihall.
SHUTTLEWooD. D. Schiittler, a p.n.
SIMMONDLEY. N. Sig-mundr, a p.n. Simond, Simund, p.n. in
D.B.
SinFIN. D.B. Sedenefeld; D. Sedewy, a p.n. Seduin, a p.n.
in D.B.
SLALEY. D.B. Slaelie ; D.-Schlze, a p.n.
SLEET Moor. D. Schlytter, a p.n., or modern (?).
SMALL Date. D. Schmahl, a p.n.
SMALLEY. D.B.Smalei. See above. Smal, Smalo, p.n. in D.B.
SMERRILL. DD. Schmahr (?), a p.n. Smer, a p.n. in D.B.
Smer’s hall (?).
Smissy. D.B. Smidesbi; N. Smidr; D. Smidt, p.n.; Smithsby.
SNELSTON. D.B. Snellstune; N. Swjul/r; D. Schnell, p.n.
Snellinc, a p.n. in D.B.
SNIBSTON. N. Svevpir,an.n.; D. Schntpp, a p.n.
SNITTERTON. D.B. Sinetretune ; D. Schunitter, a p.n.
SOMERCOTES. N. Sumarhdi; WD. Sommer, a p.n. Summerde,
Summerled, p.n. in D.B.
SOMERSHALL. D.B. Sumersale. See above.
SOTHALL WATERTHORPE. See Shottle.
Spink Hitt. D. Spincke, a p.n.; or B. sfévc, a sharp rock.
SpirraL. The site of an ancient hospital.
Sponpon. D.B. Spondune; N. Sava (?), a f. p.n.
Stainssy. D.B. Steinesbi,; N. Szeznn ; D. Steen, p.n. Stein, a
pins ineD:B;
STANFREE. Stanfrith (?); A.S. sav, stone ; B. frid, a wood.
STANLEY. D.B. Stanley. See Stainsby.
Sranron. D.B. Stanton, Steintune. See Stainsby.
STAPENHILL. D.B. Stapenhille; D. Staden, a p.n.
STARKHOLMES. D. Starck, a p.n.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 75
STAVELEY. N. Stephanus; D. Steffin, p.n. Stefan, a p.n. in
D.B.
STENSON. D. S/ensen, a p.n. ‘The suffix appears to be lost, or it
may have been Stenston.
S1okE. D.B. Stoche; D. Stock, a p.n. Stoches, a p.n. in D.B.
See Test Words.
SrkEtTON. D.B. Streitun, Stratun; D. S¢vave,a p.n. Stretton
is supposed, wherever it occurs, to indicate a Roman road, as
the Norsemen had no streets. ‘The termination is against
this theory, as hybrid words are rare.
STRINES. D. Stryhn,ap.n. Here is the possessive case without
a suffix.
Stuppinc. N. Studé/, a n.n. (a stump); D. Stud, a p.n.;
Stubbing, a fam. n.; Stubart, a p.n. in D.B.; or studbd-ing,
stub meadow.
STUBLEY. See above.
Srurston. D.B. Stertune; N. Styvr; D. Stuhr, Ster, Sthyr,
p.n. Ster, Sturr, Sterre, p.n. in D.B.
StyppD. N. Stadt; A.S. Sted, a stead, place of abode. Alone,
this name denotes land belonging to a church, as glebe.
Suppury. D.B. Sudberie; N. swdz, south. The southern
fortress ; or D. Sudev,a p.n. Sudan, a p.n. in D.B.
SUMMERLEY. N. Sumarr; D. Sommer, p.n. See Somersal.
SUNNYHILL. N. Suzana, the Sun. Used also for the south, as
Sunnu-dalr, Southdale.
Surron. 1.B. Sudtune; D. Swder,ap.n. See Sudbury.
SwapDiincore. D.B. Sivardingescote; N. Sigvatr ; D. Stvertsen,
p.n.; Siuuard, Siuerd, Seward, p.n. in D.B. ‘The cote of
the Sewarding fam.
Swanwick. N. Svaur; D. Swane, p.n. Suan, a p.n. in
DB.
SWARKESTON. D.B. Sorchestun, Suerchestune ; N. Svarthel/, a
p.n. Suartcol, a p.n. in D.B.
Swatuwick. N. Svariv,ap.n. Suwart, Svert, p.n. in D.B.
Tappincron. D.B. Tadintune ; N. Zeitr ; D. Dhede, Thedin, p.n.
TansLey. D.B. Taneslege; N. Zanni,a p.n.
76 DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES.
Tapron. D.B. Tapetune, Topetune; D. Zapfert,ap.n. Tope,
Topi, p.n. in D.B.
THORNHILL. D. Zhorning,ap.n. Or modern?
TuHornseTr. L.B. Thornesete; D. Zhorning, a p.n. Torn, a
p.n. in D.B.
THorPeE. D.B. Torp. See Test Words. ‘Torp is also a p.n.
in D.B.
Tuurtstong. D.B. Turulfestun; N. Zhdr0/fr, a p.n Torolf,
Turolf, Turulf, in D.B.
Tuurvaston. D.B.Torverdestune, ‘lurverdestune ; N. Thorvarsr,
ap.n. Tored, Toret, Torverd, Tured, Turved, Turver, p.n.
in. DB.
Tinsnecr. “D:B. Tibecels D. 2yd; “Fs 2ibbe;, Teheepa pom
Tibbeshall.
TicknaLL. (Tickenhall), D.B. Tichenhalle ; D. Zen, a fam. n.
TipEswe.Lut. D.B. Tidesuuelle ; D. Zhive; F. Zido, Tide, p.n.
TIMBERFIELD. N. témbr, wood. Timberland was given for the
repair of churches, which were timber-framed edifices in those
days. Or D. Zimmer, a p.n.
Tissincron. D.B. Tizinctun; N. Zyza, a n.n.; D. Zhiess,
Thiesen, p.n. Tisun, Tison, p.n. in D.B,
ToapmoreE. D. Zhode, a p.n.
TotLey. D.B. Totingelei; N. Zotz, an.n.; D. Thott, Totten,
p.n. Toti, a p.n. in D.B.
Troway. N. Zrudr (?),an.n.; D. True, a p.n.; Truehay.
Trus.tey. See above.
Tunsteap. D.B. Tunestalle (?); N. Zuni, an.n.; D. Thun,
Thune, p.n. Tunna, Tunne, p.n. in D.B.
Turron. D.B. Tupetune. See Tapton. Tube, a p.n. in D.B.
TurnpitcH. D. Zhuren, a p.n., Thurendyke ; Thorndyke, also
a pels
Twvrorp. LD.B. Tviforde. Two roads or fords.
Unverwoov. N. Hundr; D. Hunder, p.n.; N. vidr; AS.
wudu, a wood.
Unstone. D.B. Wtantune; N. Ur, D. Utten; F. Udo, Uae,
p.n.; Uaden, fam. n.; Uttingston.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 717
Waincroves. N. Vagn; D. Wain, p.n. Vagan, Waga, p. n. in
D.B. See “grave” in Test Words.
Watptey. N. Va/di,ap.n. Waldin, a p.n. in D.B.
Watton. I).B. Waletune; N. Vai; D. Walin, Wallin, p.n.
Wala, Walen, Waler, Walo, Walle, p.n. in D.B.
Warpiow. N. Vadi(?); D. Waad; ¥. Werda, Wiarda, p.n.
Wada, Wiard, p.n. in D.B.
WaTERTHORPE. [.B. Watrefeld; N. Vattar; D. Vater, p.n.
Watrorp. D. /Watt,a p.n.
Wenstey. 1D.B. Wodneslege; DD. Wodder, Wad, Waden,
p. n.
WessincTton. D.B. Wistanestune; D. /Vesten,a p.n. Wistan,
ap.n. in D.B.
Weston. D.B. Westone, Westune. N. Vestarr; D. West, p.n.
Wester, Westre, p.n. in D.B.
WHALEY. D.B. Wateleia; D. Watt, a p.n.; or see Water-
thorpe.
WHATSTANDWELL.* There is a legend connecting this name with
the builder of the bridge, who, on being asked if it would
stand well, replied, in contemptuous tones, “What! stand
well?”
Wuearcrorr. N. Hvitr,;, D. lVhitte, Witte; ¥. Wit, Wret,
p-n. Whita, Wiet, Wit, Unite, fn. in D.B.
Wuim. N. Vé-mundr (?) ; D. Viman, Wimmer, p.n. Wimund,
Wimer, p.n. in D.B. The suffix is lost.
WHITFIELD. D.bB. Witfeld. See Wheatcroft.
WuitLe. Whitte-hall. See above.
WuHiTTiIncton. D.b. Witintune; D. Witten, a p.n.
WHITWELL. [D.B. Witeuuelle. See above.
WiLLEsLEY. D.B. Winlesleie, Wivleslei; N. Vifii/; D. Wivel,
p.n. (a weevil, beetle). Wifle, Wiflet, p. n. in D.B.
* “ Upwards of a dozen explanations of the etymology of this curious name
have been put forth vieing with each other in fanciful absurdity. So far as we
know, the true derivation has not before been printed. From a charter of the
year 1391 relative to the building of a bridge over the Derwent, we find that
one Walter Stonewell had a mansion here, which he held of the Abbot of
Darley at that time.”—Cox’s ‘‘ Tourists’ Guide,” p. 26.
78 ' DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES,
WILLIAMTHORPE. D.B. Wilemestorp; N. Vil-Ajdélmr; G.
Wilhelm ; William. Wilelmus, Wilmar, Willa, p. n. in D.B.
Witiincton. D.B. Willetune; D. Wildig, a p.n. Willing, a
fam. n.
Witne. D.B. Welledene; D. Weller, a p.n. Welland, Welle,
p.n. in D.B.
WitsTHorRPE. See Williamsthorpe.
Winniey. D. /Vind,a p.n.
WINGERWORTH. [).B. Wingreurde; D. Winge, Vinger, p.n.
Winge, a p.n. in D.B. :
WINGFIELD. D.B. Winefeld. See above.
Winstrer. D.B. Winsterne; D. WVind,a p.n. Wine, a p.n. in
D.B.; Winstedt, a loc. n. in Denmark.
WirkswortH. D.B. Werchesvorde; D. Werge,a p.n.
Wootiey. D. Woll,ap.n. Wollau, a loc. n. in Denmark.
Wooptanps. Modern (?), or D. Wad, Wodder, p.n. Wade,
Wada, Wado, p.n. in D.B.
Woopsgats. D.B. Wadscell; D. Wad, a p.n.
WooptTHorPE. See above. Wodstrup, a loc. n. in Denmark.
WorMHILL. D.B. Wreunele; N. Ormr,; D. Worm, p.n. Mr,
Bradley thinks this is A.S. /zeorfenheall, the haugh of the
water mill.
Wyaston. D.B. Wilderstuhe ; D. Vilde,a p.n. Or, if the name
in D.B. should not belong to this place, it may be from D.
Weyhe, a p.n.
YVeEAVELEY. D.B. Gheveli,; D. Ged&f (?), a p.n.
YELDERSLEY. [.B. Geldeslei.
YouutGREAvE. D.B. Giolgrave; N. /dlfr; D. Juel, Juhl, Juhler,
pon. « Jalf, Jaul, pon. in D-B.
RIVERS.
Avport. B. Aft (?), a swan.
Bur. B. du-dwr (?), cow’s water.
BurBaGeE. N. dir, a dwelling ; dekkan, a beck.
Daw.ey. See Darley.
DERBYSHIRE PLACE-NAMES. 79
DerRWeENT. B. dzrgwyn, shining water. The Norsemen probably
called it went from its windings ; Vinda, to turn.
Dove. B. du-wy, dark water.
EccLesBourn. N. £gilsbrunnr.
Erewasu. B. yr-wysfg (?), the running water.
ErHERow. N. ey&z-haugr (?), a deserted how.
Govt. B. coed(?), a wood.
KiLBpourNn. N. Ghy//, a ravine ; drunnr, a spring.
MeasE. B. Maes (?), a field.
NOE.
Par.
PouLrer. B. pzwdl/-dwr (?), pool water.
ROTHER. B. yr oder (?), the boundary.
Ryton. N. xpeing (?), roaring.
SHeaF. N. sketfr; G. schief ; D. skev ; askew, skew.
ScHoo. B. scwd, a corr. of ysgwd,a jet or shoot, as in me/in-
yswygd, a mill race.
TRENT. See Notts.
Wain. N. Vall-/endt, flat land, turf.
Wve. B. Wy, water.
250505
80
The Wall of Thomas Badbington,
of Dethic, Derbys.
Lixtracted from the Records of the Prerogative Court of
Canterbury, now preserved at the Probate
Registry, Somerset Hlouse, London,
by the late IV. H. Hart.
(Register Ayloffe, 18.)
“In the name of oure Lord God Jhs. Amen. ‘The xxiiij day of
Februare in the yere of our Lord God M‘ CCCCC. and xviij.
and in the yere of oure Soveraine Lord Kyng Henry the viij'" the
x" 3 Thomas Babyngton of Dethyke beyng as I truely beleve
the servaunt of God, and of goode and parfite mynde, and in
parfite love and charite with all the world, make my Testament
and last will in this wise as follouth:—First, I bequeth my soule to
God Almyghty, and to his blessid moder oure Lady Saint Mary,
and to all the hooly company of heven, and Saint John Baptist,
and Seint Thomas of Canterbury, to praye for me. And I will
my body be buryed in my parish church of Ashover nere my wif
Edith, if it fortune me to deceas within xx. myles of the same.
And elle in such place as shalbe thought by them that shalbe
w' me at the tyme of my diceas; But I will not that the Tombe
which I have made in the Church of Ashover be broken or hurt
for my carkas, but that it be leyde nere the same, and over that
place that I shall lye in, a stone with a scripture after myne
executo's and supervisour myndis or the more parte of them to
be leyde. I bequeth my principall as the man? and custome of
the cuntre is. And as to wax to be brynned aboute my carkas,
WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON. 81
almes offering distribucion to prestis, clerk¢, and all oder necessarys
for funerall expence, I remitt to the discrecion of myne executo's
and supervisoure or the most parte of them, requiryng them it to
be doon honestely. Also I will that dette by me due be paid.
And if any persone complaine of extorcion or wrong by me doon
that upon due prove made of the same, that satisfaccion and
recompens be made. Also that iij trentalle be said for my soule
at the Savoy in London incontenent after my deceas. Also I
will that vij. preste the first yere after my diceas, such as myne
executo’s and supervisour or the more part of them shall name or
apoynt, have every of them x. s. to this entent—that every of them
shall 6on daye in the weke saye Placebo, and Direge, and Masse
of Requiem, for my soule, and all Xpen soules, and every of them
‘to have a severall day apoynted. And the residue of all other my
goode not bequeathed, I will that myne executo's and supervisour —
dispose amonge poore people to pray for me, and to the fynding
ofsuch poore men and wymen as [ have apoynted duryng theire
lyves. And in exhibicion and fyndyng of poore scolers in both
Universities of Oxenford and Cambryge after this maner ; that every
scoler of xv. scolers, besydis other scolers that I kepte before
tyme, have yerely xxvj. s. viij. d. that is, quarterly to every of them
vj. S. viij.d. chargyng them to pray for the soules of Sir John
Babyngton of Chilwell Knyght, Henry Babyngton doctor in Divinite,
my soule, ‘Thomas Babyngton, Edith and Margery my wife, John
Urmond* soule, Sir Robert Gregory prest, and all Xpen soules,
saying every daye for the soules above reherssed De Profundis, and
onés in a quarter, Placebo and Direge, and such as be prestis Placebo
Dirige and Masse and maist Henry Bullock, to have the nomi-
nacion of the same scolers in the said Universities w' the advise
of myne executo’s and supervisour or the more parte of them.
And the said Master Bullocke to have yerely for his labo' xl. s.
And this to be doon yerely as long as my goode will serve for the
same, havyng regard to oder dedis of charite aboute hye wayes
and oder meritorious dede, by the advise of myne executo's and
* John Ormond, father of his eldest son’s first wife.—Ev.
6
82 WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON.
supervisour, or the more parte of them to be doon. And thise I
make myne -executo'’s, Antonye Babyngton my sonne and heire
apparaunte, Maister Rauff Babyngton clerke,* George Chaworthe t
esquier Roger Grenehall |} and my sonne Sir John Babyngton
supervisour. And to every of them takyng the business for
execucion of this my will I bequest fyvy marcs of money
over and above theire coste. And I require my _ said
sonne Sir John§ to call upon them to execute this my will;
for if he had capacite to sue and be suyd, he shuld have ben oon
of myne executo's. Also I will that my houshold shalbe kept by the
space of oon yere or lesse by the discrecion of myne executo's
and supervis’ or the more parte of them after my dicease, at my
coste and charge w' servaunte of husbandry and no oder. Also I
bequethe to every servaunte in my houshold theire wagis due, and
oon quarter wage in rewarde bothe to man and woman. Also I
will that my executo’s oon yere after my dethe occupie all my
boollis
as well my boole at Rybar and Ashov® as oder, to brynne
all such wodd and ore as I have bought and as myne executo's
shall bye the yere after my discease. And after the said yere so
endid, I woll that then they sell all my said boolles by me bought
except the Boolles at Ribar and Ashov? which before this tyme I
have gyven to my sonne Antony, savyng to myn executo's leede
ore and blakewarke for smyltyng, savyng blakewerke for keveryng
of the blocke of the said ij. boolles to my said sonne. And
whereas I have moche ore owyng to me (as apperith as well by
tailes as in my booke of ore not crossed nor drawen oute) I will
that myfi executo's and supervisour calle before them all the said
detters and suche as be poore and wold gladly paye if they were
able and labour to the same entent, to forgyve them all or parte
by theire discrecion. And at such tyme as my housshold shalbe
broken upp, I woll that all such beddyng as was left for the said
* Rector of Hickling, 0d. 1521.
+ George Chaworth was his son-in-law by marriage with testator’s daughter
Catharvine.— ED.
t Of Teversal ; married Anne, the testator’s daughter. T herr beautifu.
incised alabaster memorial zs still in Teversal Church.—Ev.
§ Kt. of Rhodes. || Lead smelting furnaces.
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housshould so to be kept, to be gyven to such as have bef
my poore warkefolke and neighburghe savyng most nedy by
theire discreycions. And if there be found any contrariosite
doubte or repugnaunce in any article of this my will, sett otherwise
then it shuld be, I woll the same to be interpreted ordred reformed
and amendyd by myn executo’s and supervisour (or the more
parte of them) after the true entent and mynde of me the said
Thomas Babyngton. In wittenes wherof to this my will endented
I have sett my seale the daye and yere above wryten. These
beyng wyttenes John Poole* of Wakebrygge, Raulff Rolston+
John Soll. Sir Nicholas Palfreman, and Sir Robert Alyn, chapleyns.
Probatum fuit suprascriptum testamentum coram domino apud
Lambith xx° die mensis Junii anno Domini millesimo quingen-
tesimo xix? jur Thome Argall literati procur in hac parte Ac
aprobatum et insinuatum Et commissa fuit administracio omnium
et singulorum bonorum et debitorum dicti defuncti executoribus
in hujusmodi testamento nominat in persona dicti procuratoris de
bene et fideliter administrand’ eadem Ac de pleno et fideli Inven-
torio etc. conficiend Et nobis citra festum Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli prox futuf exhibend’ necnon de plano et vero compto
reddend’ etc. Ad Sancta Dei Evangelia jurat.
Writ ot “ Diem Clausit ertremum”
On the death of Thomas Babyngton esq™ directed to
the escheator in the County of Derby, dated
at Westminster, March 18, ro Henry VIII.
Liberat fuit Cuf ix. die Novembf anno subscf per manus Thome
Langforth.
(Extracted from the original in the Record Office by late
W. H. Hart.)
Inquisicio indentat capt apud Chesterfeld in Com Derb
decimo octavo die Octobris anno regni Regis Henf Octavi un
* Probably son of his sister Beatrice who married Ralph Pool, of Wakebridge.
+ Probably son of his sister Anne, who married James Rolleston, of Lea.
‘ 84 WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON.
decimo coram Georgio Wastenes Ecaetore dicti domini Rejis
eom predict virtute brevis dicti Rejissde . .)-4-.. aes
Escaetori direct et huic inquisitiom consut per sacramentum
Johannis &c &c Qui dicunt super sacramentum suum quod dictus
Thomas in dicto brevi nominatus, dicto die quo obiit non tenuit
nec aliquis alius seu aliqui alii ad usum dicti Thome tenuit seu
tenuerunt aliqua terr seu tei de dicto domino Rege in capite in
dicte com in’. ¢ . . . . Seu revercione temporevobitns
sui, Set dicunt quod dictus Thomas fuit seisitus in dominico suo
ut de feodo, de quinque mesuagiis, xxx. acris terre, xX. acris prati
xxx. acris pastuf, quadraginta acris bosci, centum acris bruere
Xvj. s. iiij. d redd, et j. li. cimini, cum suis pth in Le Leyh,
Holowey, Whetecroft, necnon de medietate advocaciouis cantarie
de le Leyh, ex dono et feoffamento Thome Kynnarsley, Et de tali
statu inde obiit seisitus. Et ulterius dicunt quod dictus Thomas
in dicto brevi nominatus, in vita sua fuit seisitus de uno capitali
mesuagio, centum acris terre, centum acris prati, ducent acris pastut
centum acris bosci, trescent acris bruere, et de advocacione unius
cantarie in Dethyk. Ac eciam de tribus mesuagiis, decem acris terre,
viginti acris pasture, xl. acris bruere, uno molendino aquatico in le
Leyh et Holowey predict. Necnon de quatuor mesuagiis, ducent
acris terre, quingent acris pasture, quadraginta acris prati, et duo-
decim solidatis reddit in Lutchurch. Et de octo mesuagiis,
octuaginta acris terre, quadraginta acris prati, centum acris pasture,
et sexdecem solidat reddit cum pertinentiis in Stantonet . .
Et de tribus mesuagiis, centum et viginti acris terre quadraginta
acris prati, centum acris pasture, et quindecim solidat, una rosa, et
tria grana piperis reddit in Bradeston, Et de quinque mesuagiis,
centum acris terre, viginti act prati, centum acris pasture, decem
acris bosci, et de tercia parte advocacionis ecclesie de Rodborne,
et de quarta parte advocacionis ecclesiarum de Moyenton et
Eyentof in com predict : necnon de quatuor mesuagiis, quadraginta
acris terre, decem acris prati, quadraginta acris pasture, centum
acris bruere, et quinque denaratus redditus cum suis pertif in
Tannesley. Et de duobus mesuagiis, viginti acris terre, decem
acris prati, decem acris pasture, et decem acris bosci, cum suis
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pertin in Codyngton. Et de duobus mesuagiis, quadraginta acris
terre, decem acris prati, viginti act pasture, cum suis pertif in
Pleystow. Et de septem mesuagiis, centum acris terre, viginti acris
prati, viginti acris pasture, cum suis pertif in Allastre. Et de uno
mesuagio, quadraginta acris terre, decem acris prati, decem acris
pasture, et decem acris bosci, cum suis pertii in Holyngton. Et de
duobus molendinis fullati¢ in Wyrkesworth in com predict in
dominico suo, ut de feodo talliato. Et quod idem Thomas in
eodem brevi nominatus, in vita sua fuit seisitus simul cum aliis ad
ejus usum, de tribus mesuagiis, quadraginta acris terr, decem acris
prati, sexaginta acris pasture, cum suis pertin in Bonsall. Et de
duobus mesuagiis, viginti acris terre sex acris prati triginta acris
pasture in Wyrkesworth. Et de uno mesuagio, viginti acris terre,
quinque acris prati, decem acris pasture in Crych. Et de duabus
acris pastuf in Sowthwynfeld. Et de duobus mesuagiis, triginta
acris terre, sexaginta acris pastur in Somercoyte. Et de
uno mesuagio, decem acris terre, duodecim acris pasture, in
Swanwyke, Ac de alio mesuag et sex acris pasture in Swan-
wyke predict. Et de uno mesuagio, viginti acris terre, duobus
acris prati, et quatuor acris pasture in Beaurepyre. Et de uno
mesuagio, decem acris terre, tribus acris prati, et duodecim acris
pasture in Brassyngtoh. Et de quinque mesuagiis, ducent acris
Mierhe, M&x. actis prati« déecem acts pasture =.) 2 2. a
una shopa, tria orria, tria gardina, septuaginta acris terre, dimidia
acra prati, et decem acris pasture in Derby. Et de uno mesuagio,
sexaginta acris terre, septem acris prati, decem acris pasture, in
Breydesall. Et de uno mesuagio, quinquaginta acris terre, octo acris
prati in Chaddesden. Et de quatuor mesuagiis, sexaginta acris
terre, sexaginta acris pasture, et sexaginta acris bruere, cum pertif
in Fernelee. Et de viginti acris pasture cum pertin in Codenoure
in comitatu predicto. Et de advocacione unius cantarie in Dethek,
et alterius cantarie in Ayscheover in dominico suo ut de feodo.
Et sic inde seisitus per quandam cartam suam cujus dat est
vicessimo quarto die Januarii anno regni Regis Henrici Octavi
secundo, et juratoribus predict super capcionem hujus inquisicionis
86 WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON.
in evidené ostens, dedit omnia predicta mesuagia terras tenementa
prata pascua pasturas boscos bruet redditus et advocaciones
ecclesiarum et capellarum per nomen maneriorum de
Dethyk et Lutchurch, necnon omnium aliorum terrarum_ tene-
mentorum reddituum revercionum et serviciorum ac ceterorum
hereditamentorum cum suis pertif in Dethek, Lutchurch, Wyrkes-
worth, Cruch, Codyngton, Pleystou, le Leyh, Tannesley, Ayschover,
Derby, . . . . . . Sowthwynfeld, Bonteshall, Codnoure,
Owlecote, Somercote, Swanwyke, Stanesby, Allastre, Rodborne, et
Holyngtom ; seu alibi in comitatu Derb. exceptis illis terris et
tenementis in Lee, Leyh, et Whetecroft, que nuper perquisivit de
Thoma Kynnarsley, Antonio Fitzherbert, servienti domini regis ad
legem, per nomen Antonii servientis ad legem Fitzherbert, Johanni
Fitzherbert de Norbury armigero, Thome Fitzherbert decretorum
doctori, Georgis Chaworth armigero. Rogero Grenehalgh armigero,
Radulpho Babyngton clerico, et Rogero Netham capellano adhuc
superstit, et euidam Thome Babyngton clerico jam defunct.
Habend et tenend eis hered et assign suis imperpetuum. Et ad
inde perimplend’ ultimam voluntatem et liberam disposicionem
dicti Thome Babyngton in dicto brevi nominati virtute cujus
iidem Antonius, Johannes, Thomas, Georgius, Rogerus, Radulphus,
Thomas, et Rogerus Netham fuerunt seisiti de premissis et singulis
in dominico suo ut de feodo. Et de tali statu dicti Antonius,
Johannes, Thomas, Georgius, Rogerus Grenehalch, Radulphus, et
Rogerus Netham adhuc seisiti existunt ad usum et intencionem
predictam. Et ulterius dicunt juratores predicti quod Willelmus
Perpoynte miles per quamdam cartam suam eciam juratoribus
predictis in evidené ostens, dedit et concessit ac quidam Johannes
Nort#amson, Thomas Mellor, Rogerus Grenehalgh, et Will
Englysche, ad specialem requisicionem instanciam et desiderium
ejusdem Willelmi Perpoynte militis, per eandem cartam tradiderunt
et dimiserunt eidem Thome Babyngton in dicto brevi specificato
et prefato Georgio Chaworth et Radulpho Babyngton clerico, ac
quibusdam Waltero Newham et Radulpho Gell, undecim mesuagia,
ducentas acras terre, quadraginta acris prati, quingent acras pasture,
quadraginta acras bosci, mille acras bruere, et sex libf vj. denariat
owl TGs ane
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redditus unius libri cimini, cum pertim in Ayscheover, Overton,
Stubbyng, Mylnetone, A/ton. Northeheye, Edenstow, et alibi in
parochia de Aysheover, per homen manerii sui de Aysheover in
comitatu Derb, una cum advocacione ecclesie de Aysheover
predict, necnon omnia alia tert tem reddit reverciones et servicia
ac cetera hereditamenta sua cum suis pertin in Asheover predicta, ©
et in parochia ejusdem. MHabend et tenend predictum manerium
ac cetera omnia premissa cum suis pertin prefat Thome
Babyngton, Georgio, Radulpho, Waltero, et Radulpho Gell, hered
et assign suis, ad opus et usum predict Thome Babygton hered
et assigN suorum imperpetuum, virtute quorum iidem Thomas
Georgius, Radulphus, Walterus, et Radulphus Gell fuerunt seisiti de
premissis in dominico suo ut de feodo ad usum predictum. Et
illis sic inde seisitis existent, predictus Thomas Babyngton in
dicto brevi nominatus, per quatuor indenturas inter ipsum et
quatuor filios suos videlicet, Antonium, Rolandum, Humfridum, et
Willelmum, separaliter fact confect, quarum dat sunt vicessimo
primo die Februarii anno regni Regis Henrici Octavi decimo et
juratoribus predictis in evidenciis super capcionem hujus inqui-
sicionis, ostens per unam ipsarum Indenturarum inter ipsum et
dictum Rolandum confect, inter alia dedit et legavit dicto Rolando
Babyngton omnia illa mesuagia terras et tenementa in Somercote,
‘ Codenoure, Derb, Beaurepeyre, Tannesley, Pleystow, et certum
redditum in Atlastre, et uno mesuagio in Swanwyke, per nomen in
lingua materna prolata ut sequitur, videlicet, a mese with certen
lande & tente in Somercote to ye yerely value of xxix. s. ilij. d.
And in Swanwyke, lande & tente therunto belongyng nowe in the
holdyng of Willm Lambe, And of ye yerely value of xxx. s. And
a close in Codnowre called the Rode, of the yerely value of ix. s.
And my lande & tente of my purchase in Derb, which be to ye
yerely value of x. li. x. s. above all howses in Dekey.* And also all
londe & tente in Beaurepeyre, of the yerely value of xvj. s. weche
be my purchased lande, to have to ye said Roland and to his
heyre males of his bodye lafully begoyten. And for defaute of
* decay.
88 WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON.
heyre male of the bodye of the said Roland lafully begoyten the
same lande & tente to remayne to Humfrey one other of my
yonger sonnes, And to the heyre male of his bodye lafully
begoyten ; And for deffaute of heyre male of the bodye of the
said Humfrey, the remaynder to Willm my yonger son, And to
the heyre male of his bodye lafully begoytten. And for deffaute
of heyre male of all ther bodyes as aforeseyd, the remayndre of
all the premiss to the right heyre of me the said Thomas. And
over this I the said Thomas have gyven & graunted to my said
son Roland duryng his lyff . . . . lande & tente of my
olde inheritaunce in Tannesley, to ye yerely value of xliij. s. v. d.
And in Pleystowe to ye yerely value of xxxj. s. iiij. d., wych be to
ye yerely value Ixxiiij. s.ix.d. And wher I have assyned to
Arnald Babyngton my broder, lande & tente in Atlastre to ye
yerely value of liiij. s. ij. d. for terme of lyfe of my said broder, I
wyll my said Son Rolond after ye deceace of my said broder, have
and perceyve duryng his lyffe xij. s. viij. d. parcell of ye said
liiij. s. ij. d. afforseyd: All wich gyftes aswell in tayle as terme of
lyffe I wyll my feoffes of and in ye premiss by ther severall dede
indented, wherof the dede entayle to be made quaterpartite .
y' the cheffe pte remayne to my heire, and the oder iij
partez to my seyd yonger sonnes, And of these landes for terme
of lyffe on parte wt my heire, And ye oder w' my said yonger
sonnes. Et per aliam Indenturam ipsarum quatuor indenturarum
inter ipsum et dictum Humfridum . . . . dedit et legavit
prefato Humfrido omnia messuagia terras et tenementa predict in
Cruch, Southwynfeld, Brassyngton, Egenton, Bonsall, et duo
messuagia in Wyrkesworthe, et certum redditum in Atlastre, per
nomen in lingua materna prolata ut sequitur, videlicet lande and
tenements . . . custome and maner of the lordshippe of
Manufeld, in Manufeld Wodhowse to ye yerely value of Ixxij.s.
ilij. d., & lande & tente in Cruche in the holdyng of John
Mannyng, of ye yerely value of xxxv.s. And lande & tenemente
of my purchase in Wyrkesworth, y‘ ys to sey, the fuester howse of
ye value of x. s. And the Barkhowse of ye value of yj. s. viij. d.
Ana lande & tenemente purchaste of John Smyth to ye yerely
a a ee ee ae
On maces
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value of ix.s. vj.d. And in Brassyngton, lande & tenemente to
ye yerely value of xiij. s. iiijd. And in Egenton, a close in the
holdyng of John Shepparde, to ye yerely value of xxx.s. viij. d.
And in Southwynfeld, a mese And a crofte in the holdyng of
John . . . . yerely value of vj. s, viij. d.in Wirkesworthe, a
closse in the holdyng of Richard Baker to y* yerely value of xl. s.
In Bonsall . . . tenemente in the holdynge of Henre
Cowleshay and Gilbert Wade, to y* yerely value of xxxvj. s. And
also lande and tenemente in ye same towne of Bonsall in the
holdyng of Richard Lower, John Nedam, and Henry Motbrey, to
ye yerely value of xl.s. viij. d., wyche all be of my purchast
lande, to have to ye said Humfrey and to ye heyre malez of his
body lafully begoyten And for deffaute of heyre male of ye bodye
of ye said Humfrey lafully begoten, the same londe and tene-
mente to remayne to Roland on other of my yonger sonnes, And
to ye heyre male of the bodye lafully begoten, And for deffaute
of heyre male of ye bodye of ye said Roland the remayndre
therof to William my yongest son, And to ye heyre males of all
ther bodyes lafully begoten as is aforseyd: the remayndre of all ye
premiss to the right heyre of me ye said Thomas. And over this
I the said ‘Thomas have gyffen and graunted to my said son
Humfrey duryng his lyffe, of lande & tenemente of my old enheri-
taunce in Haneley, lande & tenemente to y* yerely value of xl.s.
and in Codyngton, lande & tenemente to ye yerely value of
XX xilij. s. And after decesse of Arnold Babyngton xyj. s. viij. d.
goyng out of certen lande & tenement¢ in Atlastre, wich ie to y°
yerely value of liiij.s. iiij. d. . . . . for terme of lyff I woll
my feoffes of & in y* premisses by ther severall dede indented
wherof ye dede of entayle to be made quaterpartite, wherof ye
chefe parte to remayne w' my heyre, And the other iij. partes w'
my seyd iij yonger sonnes And of these
terme of lyffe of w' my heyre the other parte w' my seid yonger
sonnes. Et ulterius per terciam indenturam ipsarum indenturarum
inter ipsum Thomam et dictum Willelmum filium suum confect
dedit et legavit inter alia prefat Willo omnia terras et tenementa
sua in Bredsall . . . . . Derby et’ Fernelee, necnon in
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Duffeld et Makeney, quas tenuit per copiam curiz in comitatu
predicto. Et in Holyngton per nomen in lingua materna prolat
ut scriptum vij.in . . . onton besyde Derby lande et tenemente
to ye yerely value of Ixvj.s.xj.d. . . . ye yerely charge of
Xxvj.s. viij. d. wherin ye said londe be charged by the said
Thomas to ye Abbott and Convent of Derley. And in Bradsall
and Chaddesden all my lande tenemente ther weche be to ye
yerely value Ixxj.s. ilij.d. And lande . . . . Blakkeswych
in ye Countie of Stafford, to ye yerely value of xiij.s. uij.d. And
lande and tenemente in Duffeld, to ye yerely value of Ix.s. ilij.d.
And lande and tenemente in Makeney, to ye yerely value of xj.s.
iiij.d. ob, And lande & tenemente in Fernelee, to ye yerely value
of Ixxvij.s. ij.d. wiche be of my purchaste lande to have to ye
said William and to his heires malez of his bodye lafully begoyten.
And for deffaut of such yssue male the remayndre to Richard And
to his heyre male of his bodye lafully begoten. And for deffaute
of such yssue male, the remayndre to Humfrey and to his heire
male of his bodye lafully begoten. And for deffaute of heyre males
of all ther bodyes lafully begoyten. The retmayndre of all the
premysses to ye right heyre of me ye said Thomas Babyngton
And over this I the said Thomas Babyngton have gyffen and
graunted to my said son William duryng his lyffe of londe and
tenemente of my old enheritaunce, landg and tenemente in
Holyngton lande and tenemente to ye yerely value of xxiiij.s.
And . . . . lande and tenemente to ye yerely value xlvj.s.
And after ye decease of Arnold Babyngton Xx.S. goyng owtte of
certen landeg and tenemente in Atlastre weche be of ye yerely
value of liiij.s. iij.d. All weche gyftes as well in tayle as for
terme of lyffe, I wyll my feoffes of and in the premisses by ther
severall dede indented wherof ye dede intayle to be made quater-
partite soe yt ye cheff parte remayne to my heyre, & ye other iij.
partes to my seyd ij. yonger sonnes; And of these lande for
terme of lyff, oon partes with my heire, And ye other parte w'
my said yonger son. Et per quartam indenturam inter dictum
Thomam, et Antonium filium suum primogenitum & _ hered
apparent confectam, dedit et legavit omnia predicta messuagia,
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terras, tenementa, prata, pascua, et pasturas, bruere (s7c), redditus,
servicia, advocaciones ecclesiarum et cantariarum predict Ac. .
hereditamenta cum suis pertin in Dethyk, Legh, Lutchurche,
Stanton, Breyston, Rodbourne, Aysheover, duo molendina fullatico
(sec) in Wyrkesworth, et unum messuagium within Swanwyke,
simall cum revercione illorum mess . . . tente in Tannesley
Pleystow Codyngton Holyngton Atlastre Somercote Swanwyke
Codenour Derby Beaurepeyre Cruche Sowthwynfeld Wyrkesworth
Brassyngton Egenton Bentesham Duffeld Makeney
Bredsoll . . . . et Fernelee per nomen in lingua materna
prolat ut sequitur, videlicet, All other my purchast lande tenemente
& other hereditamente weche be nott gyffen in tayle to my yonger
sonnes to them & ther heyre male of ther body lafully begoyten
are assigned to . . . . Chauntre prest of Aysheover, the
revercion of weche lande soe gyffen in tayle for deffaute of heyre
male of ther iij. bodyes to cumme to my said son Antony and his
heyre, w' all ye other my purchast lande, and lande of my old
enheritaunce . . . . . such landeg appoynted for terme of
lyffe of my broder Arnald & my said iij. yonger sonnes, wherof ye
revercion to cumme to my said son Antony & his heyre accordyng
to his . . . of enheritaunce severally as ye reversions of
Rte es iS ea ye SQUAT Pe a eee
dicti Antonius Fitzherbert serviens domini Regis ad legem,
Johannes Fytzherbert de Norbury Armiger, Thomas Fytzherbert
Decretorum Doctor, Georgius Chaworth armigero, Radulphus
Babyngton clericus, et Rogerus Nedam capellanus,
existunt de premissis omnibus exceptio illis terris et tenementis in
le Legh, Holowey, et Whetcroft, perquisit de Thoma Kynnarsley,
sibi et hered suis imperpetuum in dominico suo ut de feodo, ad
usus et intenciones in dictis quatuor indenturis declarat et in hac
Inquisicioneé . ..; . Et ultefius juratores . . . dicunt
quod messuagia terre tenementa ac cetera premissa in Dethyk,
Tannesley, Lee, Legh, Holowey, Pleystowe, et . . . crofte
tenentur de Priore Sancti Johannis Jerusalem in Anglia in socagis ;
sed per que servicia ignorant, et valent per annum ultra reprisas
xx. li. Et quod dict messuag, terre, tenementa, in Lutchurch
92 WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON,
tenentur de domina Margareta Comitissa Sarum per homagium
et fidelitatem, sed per que alia servicia penitus ignorant, et valet per
annum ultra reprisas xx. li. Et dict messuag terf tent in Stanton
tenentur de Johanne Savage ut de manerio suo de Yikeston per
fidelitatem, sed per que alia servicia penitus ignorant, et valet ultra
reprisas centum solidos. Et quod dict messuag tert ten in
Bredeston, Chaddesden, et Bredsall, tenentur de domino rege ut de
honore suo de Tutbury parcell Ducatus sui Lancastr . .
militis sed per . . . feod militis penitus ignorant, et valent
ultra reprisas x. li. Et predicta messuag terr ten in Rodbourne
tenentur de domino Rege de honore Tutbury predict per quartam
partem unius feodi militis valent, per annum ultra reprisas iij. li.
Et dicta messuag terf tent in Aysheover . . parochia ejus
tenentur de Georgio . . . . . per servicium militare, sed
per quam partem feodi penitus ignorant, et valent per annum
ultra reprisas . . . Et dicta messuag terr et ten in Codynge,
Crych, et Sowthwynfeld, tenentur de prefat Comite Salop in
socagio, sed per que servicia ignorant, et valent per annum ultra
reprisas iij. li. Et dict mesuag terr tent in Beaurepeyre tenentur
de domino rege ut de honore suo de Tutbury parcell Ducatus sui
Lancastf in socag, sed per que servita penitus ignorant, et valent
ultra reprisas xvj.s. Et dicta mesuag tert tent et molendin
in... . . . Brassyngton et Wyrksworth, tenentur de
dicto domino rege ut de manerio suo de Wyrkesworth parcell
Ducatus sui Lancastf in -socagio, sed per que servicia penitus
ignorant, et valent per annum ultra reprisas . . . Et predict
messuag ter¥ tent in Normanton juxta Derby tenentur de dicto
domino rege ut de manerio suo de Melbourne parcell Ducatus
sui Lancast in socagio, sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et
valent per annum ultra reprisas iiij. li. Et dict messuag terr et
tent in Fernele tenentur de dicto domino Rege ut de honore suo
de Tutbury in socagio, sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et
valent per annum ultra reprisas . . . . Et d€a messuag terr
et tent in Derby tenentur de ballivis et burgensibus ejusdem ville,
sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et valent per annum in
omnibus exitibus ultra reprisas x. li. Et dicta clausur in Egenton
WILL OF THOMAS BABINGTON. 93
tenentur de Rogero Rolston de Swa . . . armigero, sed per
que servicia penitus ignorant, et valent per annum ultra reprisas
xxx.s. Et dicta clausuf in eadem tenentur de Johanne Sowthe
milite, sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et valet per annum
ultra reprisas ix.s. Et dict messuag terf et tent in Somercote &
Swanwyke, de Thoma. . . milite, Johanna uxore ejus, Antonio
Babyngton armigero, et domina Anna Meryng votissa, ut de
manerio suo de Alfreton, sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et
valent per annum ultra reprisas centum solidos. Et dicta
messuag terf et tent in Holyngton tenetur de hered Radi Shyrley
milit, sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et val per annum ultra
reprisas xx.s. Et dca messuag terr et tent in Atlastre tenentur
de Philippo . . . . ut de mancrio suo de Marton in socag,
sed per que servicia penitus ignorant, et valent per annum ultra
reprisas. Et ulterius juratores predicti dicunt super sacramentum
suum quod dictus Thomas Babyngton in dicto brevi nominatus,
non tenuit nec aliquis alius seu aliqui alii ad usum dicti Thome
tenuit seu tenuerunt aliqua alia terf aut tent in dicto comitatu de
domino rege nec de aliquo alio die quo obiit. Et quod dictus
Thomas obiit tercio decimo die mensis Marcii anno regni regis
Henrici Octavi decimo Et quod prefatus Antonius Babyngton
est fillus et heres propinquior Et est etatis quadraginta trium
amorum et amplius. In cujus rei testimonium, une.parti hujus
inquisicionis indentat penes primum juratorum predictorum
remanent dictus exaetor sigillum suum apposuit, alteri vero parti
prefat exaetof per predictos juratores deliberata iidem juratores
die anno et loco predictis.
Per me Georgium
Wasten.
94
Ul of Ralph Pitsherbert, Lsq., of
Porbury, A.D. 1483.
By Rev. Recinatp H. C. FirzHERBErRT.
we ae aN the Relzguary, vol. xxi., 1880-1, is printed zz exfenso
Oe isl the will of the es Judge Sir Anthony Fitz-
| @ sherbert; and in 1885 Dr. Cox contributed to this
Journal a full abstract of ‘the long and remarkable
will of John Fitzherbert,” Sir Anthony’s eldest brother, together
with a very interesting list of the heirlooms of Norbury Manor
House attached to the said will. By the kindness of Mr. Basil
T. Fitzherbert, of Swynnerton, who has lent me the original
Probate copy, I am now enabled to furnish an abstract of the
will of Ralph Fitzherbert, eleventh Lord of Norbury, and father
of the abovenamed John and Anthony.
For information concerning the various persons mentioned in .
this will, readers are referred to that valuable work which no
Derbyshire antiquary or genealogist can do without, namely,
Dr. Cox’s “ Derbyshire Churches,” especially vol. iii, pp. 229-247,
where is also an engraving showing the south side of the testator’s
tomb in Norbury Church. In Lysons’ ‘‘ Derbyshire,” p. ccxxviil.,
is a plate showing the north side of the same beautiful and
remarkably perfect monument. In Dr. Cox’s description of this
tomb, p. 237, line 7, for “‘north” read ‘ sowfh,” and line 11 for
‘“south” read “ zorth.” Both Lysons and Dr. Cox are in error
when they describe this Ralph Fitzherbert as a Knight. Neither
WILL OF RALPH FITZHERBERT, 95
he nor his father Nicholas, whom Dr. Cox calls Sv Nicholas,
was ever knighted; but, though Nicholas was a knight of the
shire, both he and his son Ralph lived and died plain armigers.
The Manor of Norbury was strictly entailed, and Ralph was
doubtless but a life tenant of the real estate which he held for
only ten years; hence his will is short and somewhat common-
place. It contains, however, certain points of interest, the first
of which is the testator’s reference to the Church of Saint Barlac.
In “ Derbyshire Churches,” iii., 246, is the following note :—
“Elizabeth Fitzherbert, heiress of Marshall, by her wil! dated
October 24th, 1491, desired to be buried in the Church (?) of
S. Barlok in Norbury. The will is not at Lichfield, nor at the
Will Office, London, so that we cannot give the exact phraseology.
We are, however, inclined to think that the chapel of S. Barlok
in the Church of Norbury was intended.”
In this note Dr. Cox has marked the word “Church” with a
note of interrogation, but there is no doubt about it. The
original Probate copy of Elizabeth’s will, which is in English,
lies before me, and the words are as follows :—‘‘ My body to be
bured in the Churche of seint Barloke byfore the ymage of seint
Nicholas by syde the body of Rauffe Fitzherbert late my husbond.”
The will is dated 20th October, 1490, not 24th October, 1491,
‘as stated by Dr. Cox. The date 1494, in “ Ashbourne and the
Valley of the Dove,” p. 233, 7., is an obvious misprint. From
the will now printed it appears that Elizabeth’s husband also
desired to be buried “in the Church of St. Barlac of Norbury.”
By “the chapel of S. Barlok,” Dr. Cox probably means the
south-east chapel of Norbury Church, in the chief window of
which is the labelled figure of ‘‘Sanctas Burlok Abbas.”
Now, in Lysons’ time, 1817, Ralph’s tomb stood “under the
arch between the nave and north transept” (aisle) ; and, accord-
ing to Dr. Cox, his wife Elizabeth’s tomb was in the same place,
and it does not appear that they ever stood anywhere else prior to
that date. But if so, it follows that either the testators’ bodies
were not buried in that part of Norbury Church specified in their
wills, or else that the Ecclesia Sancti Barlaci meant some other
96 WILL OF RALPH FITZHERBERT.
place than the south-east chapel only. May it be that when
Nicholas Fitzherbert built the south east chapel, and at the same
time built, or rebuilt, the north aisle, these two new parts of the
old Church of St. Mary the Virgin were dedicated together to this
unknown Saint Barlac or Burlok (?).. Or, was the whole of Norbury
Parish Church, new and old, re-dedicated to Saint Barlac on the
completion of Nicholas Fitzherbert’s extensive additions to the
fabric (?). There seems to be only one other possible supposition,
namely, that at some period prior to 1817, the tombs of Ralph
and Elizabeth his wife were removed from the south-east chapel,
where they had been first erected, and were re-erected where
Lysons found them.
The next point worth notice is that the testator bequeaths
to his eldest son, John, not only some of the most valuable
of his household goods, but also his best wain, six oxen, six
cows, sixty ewes, and a ram. If from this bequest we may
draw the inference that John Fitzherbert was at that time (1483)
engaged, or likely to engage, in farming, we have in this fact
an important piece of evidence bearing on the hitherto undecided
question with respect to the authorship of the two books of
Husbandry and Surveying, famous as being the first treatises on
Agriculture in the English language, and the literary parents
of all subsequent works on that subject. Modern biographers
and bibliographers have, with hardly an exception, agreed in
assigning the authorship of these two books to Sir Anthony Fitz-
herbert, and every reason which can be urged in favour of this
view has been ably set forth by Professor Skeat in the Introduc-
tion to the Reprint of the Book of Husbandry edited by him,
and published by Triabner & Co. in 1882. As early as 1619,
however, a doubt was expressed upon this point, and the writer
of these two books was by some supposed to be John Fitzherbert,
Sir Anthony’s elder brother
from the terms of their father’s Will.
These two books, whose author’s name was certainly Fitz-
herbert, were first printed in 1523, and the author himself says
that he had then ‘‘been an householder this forty years and
an opinion which receives support
WILL OF RALPH FITZHERBERT. 97
more”; while Berthelet, who printed the Book of Husbandry
again in 1534, and who knew the author well, tells us that he
(the author), when he wrote this book, ‘‘ had exercised husbandry
with great experience forty years.”
Now, forty years from 1523, the date of the first edition of
these two books, brings us to 1483, the very date of the Will
now before us, in which the eldest son, John, appears as a
man of full age and discretion, and according to the above-
mentioned bequest probably engaged in farming, and who
certainly succeeded to his father’s estates in less than three
months after.
John’s younger brother, Anthony, was born (as stated by
all authorities) in 1470, and would therefore be only thirteen
years old in 1483; and if he really wrote these two books,
the statements above quoted, made by the author himself and
by the printer, Berthelet, could not be true.
Amongst the sisters of the testator Dr. Cox names “ Isabella,
wife of Babington” (‘‘ Derbyshire Churches,” iii., 236.)
From this Will it seems probable that Isabella’s husband was
Anthony Babyngton, he being mentioned next after ‘“ Isabelle
Babyngton sorori mee.”
The phrase “in the name of my principal,” which occurs
near the beginning of the Will, is thus explained in ‘ Jacob’s
Law Dictionary”: ‘‘An Heir-Lome, the best Beast, best Bed,
Table, &c., which pass to the eldest Child, and are not subject
to Partition, are called Principals.” But for this explanation of
the word, one would naturally have supposed this bequest to
be a Mortuary.
The testator makes bequests to the fabrics of two Cathedral
Churches, six country Parish Churches, a Monastery, and a
Priory Church. ‘‘In antient Time almost every Person gave by
his Will more or less to the Fabrick of the Cathedral or Parish
Church where he lived; and Lands thus given were called
Fabrick Lands, being ad Fabricam reparandum” (“ Jacob’s Law
Dictionary.”)
Since Church rates have been abolished, and Churchwardens
7
98 WILL OF RALPH FITZHERBERT.
have too often to make bricks not only without straw but
without clay, it were much to be wished that this godly custom
of our pious forefathers might be revived and become once more
the common practice of good and loyal Churchmen.
Abstract of UWill of Ralph Fitzberbertt, of
Worbury, Esq.
Will dated 20 Dec., 1483 (Die Sabbati proximo ante festum S.
Thome Apost.)
Testator died 2 March 1484.
Will proved 16 Jan. (148 ?).
Leaves soul to God Father Aimighty, Blessed Mary, and all his
(or her) Saints (omnibus sanctis ejus). -
Body to be buried in Church of St. Barlac of Norbury.
Leaves, in name of his principal, his best horse.
Leaves 7 lbs. wax to be burnt round his body ‘in die sepulture
mee.
‘T'o every Priest assisting at obsequies 4°
+ Clerk (Clerico) ges 38
For his Oblation at Mass “ ut necesse est.”
To the Fabrics of the Churches of the Blessed Mary at Coventry
and St. Cedda Lichffeld each 12°
To the Church of Norbury xx° viz.
To the Priests officiating in the said Church 3 A
To the Fabric of said Church ‘Ae 20/-
To the Poor Few arista aA
To the Chapel of Snelleston v* viz. es
To the Chaplain oa
,, Fabric of said Chapel aero) | s/-
Poor ite Vala an Ze
”
To the Church, Rector, Fabric, & Poor of Villa of Cubbley, &
Chapel, Chaplain, _,, ee A Marston, to
each the like bequest as to Snelleston, similarly divided.
oP
WILI. OF RALPH FITZHERBERT. 99
To the Abbot & Convent of Roucester 6 8
» Vicar of the said Villa ‘20
»» Fabric of Church of said Parish aba
3, Poor of said Parish eA
To the Monastery of Crokkesden x° viz. eka!
To the Abbot Bee
5 Convent of the said place S) 10/
yy.) Habre . Monastery nt
To the Priory of Callwiche vi' viii? viz. Ske
To the Prior and Canon each 12° 2enO
5, Fabric of the said Church 2 8 6/8
ie Poor ef Parish 1 AC) |
To the Church of Ellaston v° viz.
To the Vicar of the said Church re }
» Fabric a ad 2 0 s/-
Poor 5 Parish 2) 50
To John his eldest son the Hangings (Dorsorium) of his hall,
with the iron grate (camino ferreo) belonging to the same
hall.
~ Also the Hangings (Dorsorium) of the new parlour.
Also the Hangings (Dorsorium) of the chamber situated over the
new parlour, with the best bed and its belongings.
Also his best Waggon, & 6 Oxen, & 6 Cows.
Also all his best Armour belonging to his own body.
Also 60 Ewes called Theves, with one Ram.
To the Prior of the Friar’s House in the villa of Derby x* to
celebrate a trentale for his soul.
A like bequest for the same purpose to the Abbot and Convent
of Crokkesden, & to the Revd. (Domino) Thomas Hardding,
a each,
_ To his son Thomas a feather Bed with its belongings.
To his daughter Edith a feather Bed and a silver Cup.
To his daughter Agnes a feather Bed and two other Beds and a
silver Cup.
100 WILL OF RALPH FITZHERBERT.
To Thomas Babyngton and Richard Lyster his sons (in law) and
Isabella Babyngton his sister each an ambling Horse 3 yrs
old.
To Anthony Babyngton 4 Calves and 20 Sheep.
To John Grenehorpe 2 Calves and 12 Sheep called Hogges.
To John Wodde and Thomas Parker each a horse.
To Sir (Domino) John Savage a Cloak (togam).
To each of the servant maids in his house a Calf.
The Residue of his Goods not bequeathed above, his private
debts being paid, he leaves to the disposition of his Executors.
“Et pro intimo amore quem habeo in Elysabet uxorem meam
Thomas Fitzherbertt Thomam_ Babyngton filios meos_ et
Henricum Prynce Rectorem de Norbury,” he makes them his
true Executors and appoints John Fitzherbertt his brother to be
Supervisor, ‘‘ut ipsi inde ordinent et disponant pro salute anime
mee prout eis melius videbitur expedire. Huis testibus Johanne
Cooton Ricardo Lyster Generoso et Henrico Gretton Rectore
Ecclesie de Bartton et Aliis.”
Iol
Miscellanea.
By Rev. C. Kerry.
Wlavside Fnterments,
af} OR some particular crimes offenders were denied the
right of interment in consecrated ground—suicides
especially—all such having excommunicated them-
selves by their own wicked act, and by the ecclesias-
tical laws such persons were not permitted to have the rites of
Christian burial performed over them. (See the present rubric
before the Burial office.) In cases of this kind the bodies of the
unfortunate persons were usually interred at or near the intersec-
tion of two roads, or at a “three lane ends,” probably as setting
forth the symbolical cross and the Blessed Trinity, and so in some
degree considered sacred. There are, without doubt, numbers of
these interments in the county, a few of which only are here
recorded. It would be desirable if a more perfect list could be
compiled.
The oldest book of churchwardens’ accounts belonging to
Morton, now in a very tattered condition, has a few interesting
entries touching this subject. The first occurs in 1635 :—‘“ Ité
given to two men for to watch the churchyard one night because
it was supposed they would have brought Thomas Wright to have
been buried there. 1s. od.”
Again, in 1637. ‘“‘Ité given for watchinge the Churchyard the
roth of May when Parsons wife of Morwood had like to have
been buried there. 1s. 8d.”
102 MISCELLANEA.
Fearing in the meantime that the interment party had evaded
them and deposited the body in the precincts of the old Trinity
Chapel, Brackenfield, then an outlying chapel attached to Morton,
the churchwardens proceeded further: ‘“Ité given to Thomas
Clarke ffor to search whether P’son’s wife of Morewood was
buried in the chappell yard. 8d.”
TIBSHELF.
The “ PacKMAN’s GRavE,” in the parish of Tibshelf, is the
name given to a mound of earth in the north-east angle at the
crossing of the Tibshelf and Alfreton road, and the lane leading
from Doe Hill to Blackwell. At the north end of the mound are
two stones once forming a square pillar, formerly bearing the
initials of the deceased. One old person said she had heard the
name was Hopkinson. Others say it was the grave of a packman,
who was murdered there by four men (who probably buried him),
but that the remains were subsequently removed. None of the
reports agree in detail, a circumstance which proves the antiquity
of the interment.
WEST HALLAM.
The following entry occurs in the Register of West Hallam :—
“1698 April 13th Katharine, the wife of Thomas Smith als
Cutler was found felo de se by y* coronor’s Inquest & interred in
y® crosse ways near y® windmill* on y° same day.”
The body of this poor woman was discovered between fifty
and sixty years ago during some improvements in the highway.
Kate Cutler, tradition says, drowned herself in ‘ Holbrook’s
Pool,” somewhere in the vicinity. The gravestone bearing her
name was taken by one Isaac Warren and used for a mantel-
piece. The bones were taken to Mr. Robert Boden, surgeon, -
at Smalley.
* One of the timbers of the upper wooden structure on the left of the entrance
within has the date ‘£1595 formed with the heads of nails securely driven into
the oak. The mill was standing, though somewhat the worse for wear, about
three years ago, and it may be still.
MISCELLANEA. 103
BRACKENFIELD.
At the junction of the roads leading from Knot Cross and
from Tansley to Brackenfield, is a spot called Mather’s Grave,
where a poor fellow of this name was buried about the year 1716.
He committed suicide in an old barn not far from Brackenfield
Green. From yarious entries in the Morton registers, it may be
concluded that owing to the cloud which hung over him on
account of the birth of an illegitimate daughter, who was burden-
some to the ratepayers, he terminated his existence. ‘l'radition
relates that he was drawn to his grave by two bullocks, and on
the way to his resting-place a raven ominously settled on the
body, when the oxen came to a stand. Some years ago, at the
widening of the highway, the body was found and re-interred
beneath the wall bounding the cottage garden close by. A large
stone is inserted in the wall with the initials ‘“S. M.” (Samuel
Mather), to which a spurious date has been recently added.
CHESTERFIELD.
At the junction of the road from Tapton Grove with the high-
way from Chesterfield to Staveley a suicide was interred many
years ago.
NOTTS.
There is a wayside grave at the junction of three roads between
Winkbourn and Hockerton, a few miles north-east of Southwell.
The story connected with this interment is asad one. A poor
young packman accustomed to travel through that neighbour-
hood was waylaid by one Standley, the son of a gamekeeper to
“Squire” Pegg, of Winkbourn, and was struck down by a blow
on his head with a spade. The villain then interred the youth in
a wood close by, and no more was heard of the packman for
some time afterwards. Suspicion, however, was aroused by the
sale of some cloth by Standley, and the body was shortly after-
wards found by the father of the poor fellow, to whom the exact
spot where his boy was buried was revealed in a remarkable
dream.
104 MISCELLANEA.
Standley was arrested, confessed his guilt, and was condemned,
but hung himself in his cell before the day of execution. His
body was brought to the three lane ends above mentioned, and
interred with the usual barbarous ceremony.
(Teste Mr. Rob Handley, July 21st, 1887 )
S$solated J$nterments.
Newton Old Hall stands about midway between Tibshelf and
Blackwell. It is now in a state of great decay, and has been
converted into a farmhouse and cottages. It was clearly erected
during the reign of James I., and is constructed of the perishable
free stone of the district. The numerous small windows have
single mullions, and are capped with hollowed labels. The front
of the house is approached through two small yards, in the first
or outer of which lie three gravestones in the north-east corner
side by side. The one in the centre is thus inscribed: ‘ Here
lie interred the remains of William Downing, who died at
Blackwell, February 27, 1857, aged 77 years. He was the
owner of this hall, and it was his expressed wish to be here
interred.”
The stone on the north side of it has the following: ‘ Martha,
wife of William Downing, died at Newton Hall, June 23, 1832,
aged 56 years.”
The stone on the south side has: ‘‘To the memory of Anne,
sister of Martha Downing, who died at Blackwell, June 23, 1855,
aged 84 years.”
(Visited June 4th, 1890.—Ep.)
KIRK HALLAM.
The Nonconformists had once a burial place in the vicinity
of Kirk Hallam, but the ground has been under cultivation
for many years.
MISCELLANEA. 105
SHIRLAND.
Quaker Cemetery at Toad hole Furnace.
This spot lies about midway between the Peacock Hotel and
Hall Field Gate, and so snugly sequestred is it, that, unless pointed
out, but few travellers would discover its situation, the meeting
house being quite at one with an adjoining cottage and contiguous
buildings. No memorials mark the humble grave mounds, and
the Cemetery would not be recognized as such by a casual visitor,
No register is kept, and a few loose certificates in custody of the
chapel keeper are the only memoranda of the departed members
interred in the little grass plot close by. As there were only
sixteen of these at the time of my visit, the readers of the Journal
will pardon the Editor for preserving their names in a more
permanent manner.
Mary Brandreth, aged 80 or more, June 1, 1862.
Samuel Bramley, 2 Dec., 1866.
Samuel Bramley, 17 May, 1869, the father of Peter Bramley.
Isaac Sargent, 3 May, 1871, aged g2 years.
Margaret Kelsall, 3 January, 1872, aged about 60,
Sarah Bramley, wife of Samuel, 23 August, 1877, aged 82.
Ann Bramley, daughter-in-law of Sarah and Samuel, the wife
of Peter, 18th November, 1877.
Hope Roots, 8 December, 1877.
John Helmsley, 20 Dec., 1879, aged about 80.
Jane Sargent (sister to Isaac), 29 August, 1882.
John Sargent (son of Isaac), 29 Dec., 1883.
Anders Evertsen (from Norway), 21 May, 1883.
Peter Sadler Wake, 30 June, 1883.
Thomas Drury, of Fritchley, 21 August, 1884.
Ann Wake, 5 July, 1884.
Ann Brown, aged gz (date ? )
(As these are merely certificates of registration of death by the
district registrar, it is probable the interment in each case took
place a day or two after the date on the certificate.)
106 MISCELLANEA.
On the lintel of the meeting house door is engraven ‘‘ Matthew
Hopkinson, 1745.” He is said to have been the owner of Ufton
Fields in Oakerthorpe. The place is very cheerless within.
There is an upper chamber for the female members. Meetings
are held once a quarter.
MORTON.
The churchyard contains numerous small memorials of free
stone not much more than eighteen inches in height, with only the
initials of the deceased, and the year of departure. Some of the
following have been identified by the editor from the registers :—
I.G John Godborn, 1.W
sane PEN eee James Wright.
Lats
Mary Plimmer. By John Plimer.
1
Bees: Pee: :
Not registered. Not registered.
1693 1702
BG W.H a
Richard Godber. William Hawley.
1716 1680
se Lg
Jane Marse. John Wild.
1682 1694
I« 1 | James Laverack.
(A more ornate
1697 memorial.)
MISCELLANEA, 107
mR. E, 7 M.E a a
i re. Margaret Eyre.
Hees Richard Eyre 1678 argaret Eyre
I.E E.B ;
Jonathan Eyre. Elizabeth Buxton.
1694 ; 1693
Ta Re
William Smith. Hite ‘Thomas Ragg.
G.M M.R
oe George Mather. Ride Matthew Ragg.
The old family of Spateman, of Road Nook, in this parish,
were interred in the chancel, but as is too often the case during
the process of church restoration, their memorial slabs were
removed into the churchyard at the rebuilding of the chancel
about fifty years ago. One lies at the entrance of the chancel or
priest’s door. Another at the east end is thus inscribed :—
** SARAH
“LATE WIFE OF
“GEORGE CLERK GENT
““OF CHESTERFIELD &
“DAUGHTER OF JNO.
““SPATEMAN, ESQ.
“DIED 8 APRILL 1717
“AGED 49 YEARS.
Another contiguous memorial commemorates John Clarke,
who died February roth, 1724, aged 85 years, and Elizabeth
Clarke, who died September sth, 1724, aged 78. With these
were undoubtedly connected ‘“ Mr. John Clark, wine merchant of
Kingston upon Thames in the county of Surrey. Buried July 23,
1742.” (Affidavit from Mr. Cartwright, Rector of Matlock.)
108 MISCELLANEA.
On a high tomb with a coped top, south of the porch, are the
following epitaphs, printed here because the stone is already
nearly illegible, and the family commemorated had an ecclesias-
tical status in the neighbourhood :—
“Here lie the remains of
“the Rev’. William Wilson
“minister of ‘Trinity Chapel.
“He was born at Eaglesfield
‘in the County of Cumberland
“and died at Higham in this Parish
‘on fhe ry. day of July, 1615,
“aged 76 years.”
On the south side of the same tomb—
Here also lie the Remains of
his brother, the Rev Peter Wilson, Vicar
of Blackwell, Minister of Trinity Chapel
and Rector of Pinxton.
He was born at Eaglesfield in the
County of Cumberland,
and died at Pinxton the...
eine dgs eonre yume. 1. soso
in the 79™ year of his age.
On a plain stone to the east of this :—
‘Sacred to the memory of Jenny
the wife of Peter Elliott late of Shirland
who departed this life Jan. 6, 1830,
aged 47 years.”
** She was oe) Na
But words are wanting to say what.
Think what a wife should be:
She was that.”
The earliest record of the Spatemans in the Morton Register
occurs in 1609, when ‘“ Joane Spademan” was buried on the
16th of May.
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The next records the baptism of John, the son of John Spate-
man, on the 18th of October, 1638. The last entry of the family
seems to be “‘ John Spateman, Esq., of Road Nook, was buried
in Woollen, and affidavit made Jan. 2, 1707.”
The readers of last year’s Journal will recollect that Leonard
Wheatcroft was married by one of the Spatemans of Road Nook,
a magistrate for the district at the time.
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DENBY.
The mother of John Flamstead, our great Derbyshire astrono-
mer, who was born at Denby in 1646, was one of the Spate-
man family—a fact not generally known—but I discovered the
marriage entry of his parents when transcribing the Registers of
Morley in this county some years ago. It is as follows :—
“1645, Novemb’ 24th. Stephen fflamsteed, of Darby, Batchelor,
and Mary Spadman, of Denby, spinster, were maryed together.”
This entry fully explains the connection of the astronomer’s
family with Dezdy. In his own memoirs, printed by W. Hone,
in Zhe Every Day Book, vol.i., col. 1091, Flamstead writes :—
*T was borne at Denby, 5 miles from Derby, August 19, 1646—
my father having removed his family thither because the sickness
was then in Derby.”
There is a house not far from Denby Church called ‘‘ Flamstead
House,” said to be his birthplace; but, according to the best
traditions, the astronomer was born at an old stone mansion at
the ‘“‘Crow Trees” by the bridle road leading from Denby to
Smalley, demolished about fifty years ago. This must have been
the home of the Spatemans, his mother’s family.
I have been very credibly informed that the astronomer’s
parents held or owned the house occupied by Mr. John Smith,
the eminent clockmaker in the Queen Street, Derby, a structure,
watnscotted at least, as early as the commencement of that century.
Of the cruel and unjust treatment Flamstead received from the
much-belauded, but unprincipled, Sir Isaac Newton, his own
memoirs sufficiently testify. The editor has a deed on vellum
dated the 3rd of August, 1665, relating to the sale of a house
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in S. Alkmund’s parish to Benjamin Parker for £350, and
endorsed with the autographs of
George Gregson
John Flamstead &
Steven Flamstead,
ILKESTON.
Cantelupe Monument, Flkeston Church.
In or about the year 1855, when this church was thoroughly
restored under the auspices of that worthy Vicar, the Rev G.
Searle Ebsworth, an ancient tomb which stood under the eastern-
most arch between the north chapel and the chancel, was taken
down and removed to the exterior. The monument consisted of
two large oblong slabs, one resting on the floor on a slightly ele-
vated basement, and the other supported above it, and upon it,
by an open arcade of stonework. The mensa exhibits the matrices
of an early brass of large proportions ; indeed, the stone measures
eight feet six inches by three feet seven inches, and the plates
have nearly covered the surface. This now lies on the east side
of the churchyard near the wall of the vicarage garden. ‘The
other stone corresponding in size and material has recently been
placed over the grave of the late vicar, and bears two incongruous
patches of white marble with inscriptions. This slab formed the
bed or foundation of the superstructure.
‘The side stones of the tomb formed an open arcade, the arches
being decorated with a single cusp on either side. There were
three of these openings on each side of the tomb, and one at each
end. These arch stones, now lying in the vicarage garden, are
not from the same quarry as the slabs, although both are filled
with small globular fossils ; the slabs are of a warmish brown tint,
whilst the side stones are ashy grey, almost white, like some of
the Derbyshire marbles.
As the upper and lower slabs appear to be of Purbeck or Pet-
worth marble, it is not probable that the brass was engraven in
Derbyshire, but in the south of England, and hence it is the
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more likely that the sides of the tomb, in order to save cost and
labour of transport, would be obtained from some of the marble
quarries of this county. As the natural veins and fissures in the
two larger slabs correspond, it is obvious that both were sawn out
of the same block.
On referring to the Rev. Dr. Cox’s invaluable work on the
“Churches of Derbyshire,” I find that this ancient tomb has
been noticed by three distinguished antiquaries :—Ashmole, about
1644 ; Godfrey Meynell, Esq., about 1814 ; and Sir Stephen Glyn
in 1852.
Mr. Elias Ashmole writes: ‘* Under the uppermost arch on the
north side of the chancel is a raised monument having a large
marble for the top-stone, whereon seems to have been ye
portraiture of a clergyman in his habitt, but ye Brass is stolen
away.”
Mr. Meynell made a sketch of it, now preserved with his
collections at Meynell Langley Hall, but this I have not seen.
Sir Stephen Glyn describes the sides of this tomb as being of
alabaster, and having pierced arches, which are trefoiled and
hollow within.
From Ashmole we learn that the tomb was in the same condi-
tion and position in 1644 as it wasin 1855. It may have been
stripped of its plates by some of those marauding and officious
Parliamentarians who made such havoc of Ashover Church about
" that time.
With regard to Sir Stephen Glyn’s mistake about the sides
being of alabaster, we know that as the other Cantelupe monu-
ment with its recumbent effigy was once w/z¢ewashed, it is more
than probable that this memorial did not escape the attention
of the same talented artist; if so, Sir Stephen must be pardoned
for his blunder.
It seems taken for granted that the matrices on this tomb were
once filled with brass, and at this time nothing can be said to the
contrary ; probably they were, but I cannot forbear the observa-
tion that the ledger does not contain the slightest vestige of pitch,
in which the plates were invariably bedded, nor of the rivets by
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which they were secured to the stone, which is the more remark.
able because in almost every empty matrix the rivets remain
firmly embedded in their leaden holdings. There is an instance
in St. Lawrence’s, Reading, where an early ledger stone of a large
brass has been denuded of its plates and chiseled level again for
the reception of a later brass, but in this case the heads of the
earlier rivets are still firm in their beds and glistening all over the
stone. Is it possible that these matrices have been filled with
laminz of white marble or some such material and the device
incised thereon? I do not know of an example, but I cannot
account for the absence of the usually tenacious rivets.
Whatever the material may have been, the lines of demarcation
are sufficiently clear to determine its date, and so happily its
identity. This is done simply by analogy. Every period has had
its prevailing fashion not only in dress, but in the fine arts; and
this is verified by the uniformity both in sentiment and detail
which may be observed in works known to be coeval.
And first of all, this memorial is of one of an ecclesiastic, as
Ashmole supposed, but of a warrior in his military costume. The
habit does: not reach the feet, but stops short a little below the
knee; the right elbow projects in the contour in a tight fitting
suit of some kind, which is never observed in the case of a priest
vested either in cope or chasuble ; then there is the top and base
point of a shield suspended on the left arm. This is conclusive
with regard to the profession of the deceased.
And now for the date. If we except the ayletts or small
shields appearing above the shoulders on the brass of Sir Robert
de Setvans, in the church of Chartham, in Kent, dated 1306,
then the outline of the effigy will be found precisely similar—the
head uncovered, the hair crulled or trussed at the sides after the
true Edwardian fashion, the right elbow projecting at the waist
line ; the curved shield enclosing the left elbow, and showing its
demi outline at the top, side, and base point; the long skirts of
the surcoat covering his suit of mail, reaching below the knees ;
the animal at the feet with its tail raised almost touching the
skirt—all these features are common to both memorials, and to
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others which might be named of the same period. We may
therefore safely fix this date of 1306 as one very approximate to
the date of this memorial.
The next point to ascertain is, whether any person of note
connected with Ilkeston died about this time. The Cantelupes
were then its lords. Referring to Glover’s account of this family
in his ‘‘ History of Ilkeston and Shipley,” published in 1831, we
find that William de Cantelupe, founder of this family, left five
sons. William, the eldest son, died in 1307—the very year in
point—but as neither he nor his descendants had any connection
with Ilkeston, it is not likely to be his memorial. Now Nicholas,
the fourth son (whose cross-legged effigy still lies in the chancel
of Ilkeston Church), by his marriage with Eustacia, sole daughter
and heiress of Hugh Fitz Ralph, lord of Greasley and Ilkeston,
became lord of Ilkeston. This Nicholas and Eustacia had an
only son, William de Cantelupe, who succeeded his father in his
lordships, and died in 1309. And this is clearly the person to
whose memory this once beautiful, though now broken and
ejected, memorial was erected. It was not reared to Nicholas the
father, because his recumbent effigy still remains; nor was it
erected to Nicholas, the son and successor of this William,
because he died in 1346, a period far too late fora monument
of this character.
Relying, therefore, on the evidence afforded by analogy, we
have now identified this interesting relic of departed greatness as
the tomb of William de Cantelupe. He is related to have
attended Edward I. in his French and Scottish wars, and was
summoned to Parliament from 28 Edward I. to 1 Edward II.,
being then seized as aforesaid of the Manor of Ilkeston in right
of his mother.
Unfortunately, the slabs have lain so long (thirty-four years)
exposed to the elements, that ‘‘the sun by day and the frost by
night ” will soon have completed the work of disintegration, and
in a few years the traces I have so carefully delineated will be no
longer visible. A natural flaw or fault in both of the large slabs
has widened into a fissure extending the whole length, and if the
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mensa is ever moved, the wfmos¢ care must be taken, or the fissure
will become a new fracture—I say ew, because the stone is
already severed laterally, an injury probably inflicted when laid
in its present position.*
The canopy above the principal figure consisted of a single
arch resting on slender shafts rising from detached bases, and
crowned with delicate foliated capitals, the shaft line terminating
in lofty crocketed pinnacles. The arch span is divided by larger
cusps (two on each side) into five compartments, and each of
these again, by smaller cusps, into three, except those near the
caps, in which two smaller curves only appear. There are five
crockets on each side of the canopy, the two uppermost rising to
the height of the centre finial, and this dwarfing apparently to
make room at the top of the slab for the insertion of two angels
with wings addorsed, bearing the soul of the deceased to Paradise,
the soul appearing as an infant supported on either side by the
heavenly guardians.
On a level with the base line of the preceding subject are two
small shields acutely pointed, and once depicted with the arms
of the deceased. In this case the dexter shield would have
‘a fesse vaire between three leopards’ heads jessant de-lis,” and
the other would be charged with the arms of his wife’s family,
either singly, or impaled with his own.
Dale Abbey.
The following is a literal translation of an original charter
once belonging to this Abbey, and now in the possession
of Henry H. Bemrose, Esq., M.P.:—“‘ Know ye present and
future that I Roger son of Geoffry. le Chamberleng have
given, granted and quit claimed for me and my heirs for ever one
acre of land in the territory of ‘ Alwaldestona’ (Alvaston) to God,
and the Church of the Blessed Mary of Stanley Park and to the
* Since this was written the present worthy Vicar has had this most interest-
ing relic removed into the organ chambers, where it has been firmly erected
against the western wall.
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canons of the Premonstratentian Order there serving God in that
place, viz., that which lies between the land of Walter the clerk,
‘and the land of William the son of Richard in Langfurlang.
Holding to the aforesaid Canons in free, pure, and perpetual
alms. And I Roger and my heirs warrant the aforesaid acre truly
to the said Canons against all people. And that this, my
donation, cancession and quitclaim may for ever maintain
strength and firmness, to this present mtine I have placed my
seal. These witnessing: Thomas Hanselin, * Robert de Haregeve,
Stephen son of Burg, Henry son of Peter of Boleton, William son
Richard Henry the corn chandler of ‘Okebroke,’ Geoffry his
brother and others.” Several other deeds relating to this Abbey
are in the possession of Pole Gell, Esq., of Hopton Hall. (Vide
First Append. to IX" Report of Hist. MSS. Commiss., p. 403.)
Gypsies—The Boswells.
Daniel Boswell, a king or chief of the gipsy family of that
name, died on the 21st March, 1821, aged 73, in his tent on
Hall Green, Selston Common, and was buried in the Church-
yard there, where his broken gravestone may still be seen. The
verse on his stone is characteristic :—
** T’ve lodged it’s true in many a town,
And travelled many a year,
But death at length has brought me down
To my last lodging here.”
A plain stone slab at the west end of the nave of Ickelford Church,
near Hitchin, covers the remains of a famous Gipsy King of the
name of Boswell. Some years ago one of his descendants visited
the Church to see his grave. On leaving, he placed a handsome
sum in the Rector’s hands, desiring him to give it to the poor,
because that village had given his ancestor a final resting pac
(Ep.—From the Rector of Ickelford.)
The Rev. S. Fox, late Rector of Morley, was very diligent in
* Thomas Hanselin, living 1232-4, had a son Thomas, who also occurs in
the Pipe Rolls a.p. 1271. Alvaston was a fee of Geoffry Anselin’s.
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his ministrations to Samuel Boswell, an aged member of the
wandering fraternity which was then encamping in the parish, and
there is an entry in the Smalley Register commemorating either
his death, or the baptism of one of the children.
The Winfield and Pentrich Rising in 1817.
The late Mr. J. R. Fielding, surgeon, of Alfreton, had in his
possession the leaden bullet with which one of the insurgents
shot Robert Walters * at South Winfield, on the roth of June,
1817. The bullet was extracted by Dr. Griffin Spencer, formerly
of Alfreton.
Morley and Smalley.
Among the MSS. belonging to Will. W. E. Wynn, Esq., at
Peniarth, County Merioneth, is a volume (No. 150) which
contains several Anglo-Saxon Charters, one of which is dated
A.D. 1009, and relates to a gift of lands by King Ethelred to
Morkare in Westun, Morlege, Smalley, Kideslegge, Crye, and
Eaglaby. (Hist. MLSS. Com. Second Report, p. 105.)
Derby.
Five CorTrraces FOR ‘ BEDE-MEN.”
(From the Belvoir Charters, by favour of the Duke of Rutland
through Mr. Carrington.)
“ Knowe all men that be p’sent, and those that be to come, that I
Edmunde Bradshawe son and heyr of Thom*s Bradshawe, haue
gyffen and gr*unted by this p’sens vnto S' Hen’ Vernon Knyght,
and to his heyres for eu’mo’ the letteng & setteng of V cottagis
next w'out the messe and gate that Roger Wylde nowe dwells, in
Derby win the Countie of Derby, and furthermor’ the said
Edmunde gr*unteth unto the said S' Henry and to his heyres for
eu’mor’ that he and they schall as often tyme as the said St Henr’
* Servant to Mr. Epworth.
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and his heyres thynke nessessar’, chaunge and putt owt frome the
said cottagis forme tyme to tyme eu’y of the said ten‘nts, so that
ther’ be od" (other) for them to pray for the said S' Henry and
his childer, and for the soule of Robert West and his heyres ;
and yf any of my heyrs her aft’ wolde chaunge this my well and
intent Then I wyll and gr*unt vnto the said S' Henr’ and to his
heyres for eu’mor’ that he and they shall Reiosse (vejocce or
enjoy) the said cottag® in ffrre enherytaunce for eu’mor. In
wittnez wherof to this p’sent my dede, I haue setto my seall afor
(before) Robt Wood of Alton, Richard Roep (Roper) and Thomas
Bromhall of Irton, and mony od" Yeffen the xviij'® day of
Septemb" the xxiiij yer of Kyng Henr’ the vij (Seal lost).
(Zranslation.)
To all the faithful in Christ to whom this present writing may
come. Edmund Dey chaplain, son of Richard Dey of Derby
saluting in the Lord. Know ye that I the aforesaid Edmund
have remitted, released, and altogether for me and my heirs quit-
claimed to Henry Vernon K*. full and peaceable possession and
seisin to his heirs and assigns for ever, all my right, state, claim,
&e., in one Mec’ (? Mease or Messuage) with the appurts. situate in
the Irongate in Derby between the tenement of the Prior and Con-
vent of Repton on one part, and the tenement of Thomas Strelley
on the other, and in all lands, &c., appertaining thereto, which
I had of the gift and feoffment of Thomas Bradshawe formerly
of Iddersey. in the said county, &c. Given the 23™ day of
September anno 24 Henry vij. (1508.)
These two charters clearly relate to the same estate. We infer
from the latter that these old Bedehouses were in the /rongit/e.
The seal of the second charter has a “W” surmounted by a
crown.
Ogston and Brackenfield.
Yvo de Herez for the health of the soul of his brother William,
gave to God & S. Mary of Felley, and to William de Luvitot,
the Prior, & to the canons there serving God, 20 acres of land in
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Oggeston and Brackenpheyt. Witnesses: Hubert de Crich,
Will Barry, Will de Herez of Wyverton, Ralph Poer, Ralph de
Annesley, Will. Pyte, Simon the chaplain of Wynfeld, and very
many more.
Robert de Herez gave to the said Prior & canons an assart in
Oggedeston, which Edward the smith of Wistanton held. Wit-
nesses: Walter Abbet of Darley, Gilbert Prior of Thurgaton,
Alfred Prior of Newstead, Simon fitz Richard, Philip de Belmes,
Philip de Ufton, Ric. Aaron, Robert le Aungevin, Will. Pite,
Roger Pite, John Plungun, Will. de la Vale, Geoffry de Herez,
Robert, son of Robert de Herez the donor. Yvo de Herez con-
firmed this according to the charter which the monks had of his
father.
Tibshelt.
John de Heriz for the health of his soul and of Sarra his wife
gave to the church of Felley ten and eight bovates (distinct from
each other) of his land in Tibbeshelf to sustain two canons of
that convent who should daily celebrate in that church of Felley
for ever. Witnesses: Will., Prior of Thurgaton, Robert de
Willoughby, Geoffry Berry, Will. de Heriz, Reginald de Annesley,
Yvo de Heriz, Roger de Aencourt, Ralph de Wynfeld, Roger de
Somervile, Ywan Beaton, and others.
Dale Abbey.
Robert son of Walter de Strelley for the health of his soul, and
of all his ancestors and successors, but especially for the soul
of William de Dyve, gave to the said monastery of Dale or Stanley
Park three bovates of land with the appurts. in Trowell :—one,
which Thomas son of Geoffry le Ryver held in villenage, together
with the said Thomas and all his following and his cattle, and
two more which Letice the widow of Robert son of Henry held
in like manner with her cattle, and all her following from that
time to be begotten. And likewise all the meadow which Robert
le Vavasour had of the gift of Walter le Halum in Kirk Halum
Park, for the sustentation of one canon, daily celebrating mass in
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the said house of the Park for the soul of the said William de
Dyva in Sutton upon Sore, and for the souls of all the faithful
departed. (TZhoroton.)
Nore.—Strelley’s land in Trowel descended to the family Powtrel of West
Hallam by the marriage of one of the four co-heiresses of John Strelley.
Stanley, Derbys.
The Radfords of Smalley, Tansley, and Carnfield are descended
from one ancestor, whose tomb at the west end of Stanley church
bears the following inscription :—
“Here lieth the Body of
Thomas Radford,
Tanner, who departed this life
the 15 of June, 1755, aged 64 years.”
On an old headstone a little to the south of this :—
Hear lyeth Hear lyeth
y° Body of y° Body of
Elizabeth y* do- Elizabeth y*
ughter of Thom wife of Tho®
Radford who Radford who
departed Feb. 12 departed Feb:
1733 aged 19. sey Rare i
aged 56
Pinrton Church.
The wing or projection on the south side of Pinxton Church is
the only remaining portion of the former Church, taken down
about 1750. This old fragment originally formed the south
transept, and at first sight presents some puzzling details to the
antiquary. It exhibits a combination of south transept and
chantry with a vestry capped by a tower. The first alteration
seems to have been made in this transept about 1460, when a
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wall was built across the interior from east to west, obviously to
form a sacristry ; thereby partly concealing one of the jambs of the
Decorated window on the east, and another jamb of the lancet on
the west. This partition wall was carried up to the ridge tree of
the roof, and had a coping or weather table of its own, which may
still be seen in the weather moulding on the north side of the
tower. For access into the southern section or sacristry, a door-
way of Decorated character was inserted, which was evidently taken
from some other part of the building ; whilst on the chauntry
side, this partition wall carries a bracket for an image with leaf work
of the fifteenth century, showing the date of these alterations.
About the year 1600, the idea was conceived of raising the four
walls of this narrow vestry so as to form a tower, which was done,
and the present “ brick-on-end”’-shaped campanile was the result.
The original integrity of the transept without a vestry or tower is
proved by the continuity of the stonecourses of the lower portions
of the tower with the contiguous work to the north of it.
The Pinxton registers begin as early as 1563, when Christopher,
son of Xpofer Newton, was bap. Oct. 3. There are numerous
subsequent entries of this family.
“1566. Roger Revell son of John, bap. 28 April.
“1568. Richard Strelley the sonne of Phillippe Strelley was
baptized X™ day of May.
‘©7588. John Rowbotham son of John, bapt* and buried.
“1592. William, son of Xpof. Wood, bap. 23 Oct.
“1595. Roger Watson, clerk, incumbent of Pinxton, buried 7 May.
“1651. Ralphe Roodes, Minister and preacher, of Godes Word
was incumbente of this Church of Pinxton and was
buried 16™ July.
“1670. John Kelsall, appointed Rector of Pinxton by Francis
Revell the Patron.
‘1682. Johannes Kelsall fil. Johannis Kelsall Rectoris Bap.
to July.
“©7688. M*’ Richard Raynor M®* Jane Kelsall, married 3" Aprill.
“1690. Richard Raynor Inducted. Robert Revell, patron.”
(Ep.)
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Among some Hucknall Torkard deeds in the possession of the
Editor, is one dated May 22, 1704, in which Roger Kelsall, of
Pinxton, Gent, son and heir appar’ of John Kelsall of Pinxton,
clerk, deceased, for the sum of £20 sold a field of five acres,
called “ Black Hoe Close,” in the parish of Hucknall T. (formerly
purchased by Rev. John Kelsall of Christopher Newton, of
Bulwell, Gent,) to Margaret Kelsall, of Pinxton, spinster.
Another, dated 31 December, 1719, has—‘ Jane Raynor, of
Laxton, Notts., widow, relict of John Kelsall, late of Pinxton,
clerk, and John Kelsall, of Pentridge, in Co. Derby, yeoman (son
of the said John Kelsall, and brother to Roger Kelsall), and
Barbara his wife of the one part; and Samuel Wild of Bulwell
Gent, of the other part. The persons here named on the 1* part
sell the before named ‘ Blackhoe Close’ to S. Wild of the second
part for £36.”
South ormanton.
Revell Family, of Carnfield Halt.
**1561. George Revell, son of M* Edward Revell was bapt*
“1562. Edward Revell son of M* Edward Revell christened 17
February.
“1576. An Revel dau. to Adam Revel christened 15" of
December.
“1584. Edward Revel was buried xviij day of August.
“4595. Ann Revel gent, (szc.) vidua, was buried xiij Oct.
“1613. Mrs. Dorothy Revell wife of M' Edward Revell gent,
buried 6 July, 1613.
*© 7615-6. Robert Revel gent was buried xvi February.”
Sottings from the late Mr. UW. Slater, of thorsley
Castle Farm.
Kedleston Hall,
The stones used for the building of this mansion were obtained
from the quarries at Horsley. When the largest of them were
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brought down the hill from the old castle site, large numbers of
persons from Horsley were employed to form a “ drag” to the
carts conveying them, ale being supplied from Kedleston to
refresh them for their services. It is reported that Duffield
Bridge had to be insured before the parish authorities would
permit the heavy loads to be carried across it. It was then only
half the width it is now. All the main bridges over the Derwent
above Derby seem to have been widened about the same time,
probably about 1790.—[ED. }
Coxbench.
In the valley between the castle hill and the hamlet is a large
circular mound of considerable elevation by the side of the brook,
obviously a barrow or tumulus. The old people call it “ The ,
Devil’s Shovel full.” They relate that his Satanic Majesty when
at Chesterfield, for some cause or other resolved to dam the
Derwent at Derby, and for this purpose was making his way
through Coxbench with an enormous shovel full of earth.
Unfortunately, however, he lost his shoe, and was compelled to _
deposit his burden in the valley. (With regard to this legend of
Satan’s visit to Chesterfield, see Cox’s ‘‘ Churches of Derbyshire,”
vol. iv., p. 464-5.)
Winfield Manor.
Funeral of George, 4 Earl of Shrewsbury, quoted by Hunter
(History of Hallamshire) from Holme’s MSS. (Hard. Library) :—
The xxvi of July Anno Regis Hen viii. tricesimo, departed out
of this world the right noble and puissant George Earl of
Shrewsbury and Lord Talbot, Furnival, Verdon, and Strange of
Blackmoor, and High Steward of the King’s most honble.
household, &c. On the 27 of March this noble Earl was
removed from Wynfield to Sheffield with women and tall yeomen,
and the same night his dirige done, and his body honourably
buried.
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The morrow after, his masses solempnely song.—first, one of
the Trenitie, another of O* Lady, and the third of Requiem.
Sir John Talbot chief mourner,
Sir Henry Sayvell, S" Henry Sackveile,
Sir Henry Sutton, S' Nicholas Strelley Knight,
M* John Talbot, sonne to S' John Talbott,
M* William Vernon, worshipfull Esq’.
‘There were first gentlemen in gowns and hoods.
Item 200 yeomen in black coates.
First the “,". °, :
Then the Quier.
John Will bare the Standard.
a After that certain gentlemen.
After them certain chapleyns.
John Pervall bare the banner of his armes
Then next Chester and Carlill, the King’s Heraults at armes,
Then the corps.
Thomas Ashley bare the banner of the Trenitie on the right
side at the head.
: Thomas Lee bare the banner of O' Lady on the left side.
Thomas Eaton bare the banner of S. George on the right side
at the feet.
(The fourth omitted.)
Assistants : Anthony Neville, John Basset, Rye. Greenhall,
John Leyke.
‘Then the mourners : and after them the Tray ne.
The said George Lord Shrewsbury had Lady Anne married to
Compton. Francis, now lord, had issue, George, now Lord
Talbot, M' Thomas ‘Talbott, and my lady Anne, children to the
said Lord Francis, Earle that now is.
124 MISCELLANEA.
Rnot Cross in Asbover.
A marble monument affixed to the north wall within Heanor
Church has the following : —
“In memory of
William, eldest son of Robert and
Anne Parker of Knot Cross in
y° Parish of Ashoyer in this
County of Derby, obiit Ap.
23. An: Do: 1628 Aitat: sue 35.
and Hannah
his wife eldest daughter of
Francis & Hannah Ward
of Wilford in the Co. of Nott:
Obiit Oct. 26 An: D: 1626
AEt sua 24.
The Old Chapel at Dea, near Dethick.
No portion of this building now remains, but the site is dis-
cernible near the old home of the Rollestons. ‘The wall lines are
about 14 yards in length by 5 yards in width. It stood in the
“ Middle Close,” the property of Mrs. Smith (Nightingale of Lea
Hurst). This field is now occupied by Mr, Lowe, who said that
in his grandfather’s time the chapel was converted into a barn or
cowshed, but it was taken down about the year 1828.— [Ep.]
Wiessington, anciently Wystanton.
The last quit claim of Robert de Winefeld to all right in the
vill of Wystanton, dated a.p. 1263, S. Andrews Day. Witnesses :
Walter de Rybo Knight, Rog. de Aynecort (Deincourt), Roger
de Sumervil, Walter de Vfton, Geoffry de Dethic, Rob. de
Boterleg, Hugo de Olkelthorp, Will. de Vfton, John de Wytelee.
(Ramsey Chartulary, No. 498.)
MISCELLANEA. 125
“ Sbip-Money,” Derbys.
A.D. 1635 (11 Car. I.) Derbyshire to provide one ship of
350 tons, manned with 140 men, and double equipage, with
munition, wages, and victuals.
(Rymer “ Fadera,” xix. 663.)
St. Peter's, Derby. (Liversage.)
A few years ago an incised alabaster slab was discovered during
some repairs (probably the last re-seating of the church) on the
north side of the nave near the pulpit. It was sent to a builder
in Derby for restoration. After some time had elapsed the late
Vicar called at the stoneyard to make enquiries about the
memorial. It could not be found, and it was eventually ascer-
tained that one of the workmen had conveyed this interesting
relic to some part of the town to serve for a cover for a drain on
which he was then engaged. In the centre of the slab was a
floriated cross on steps. The marginal inscription was as follows :
“‘bic jacet Margareta Smyth filia Rogeri Smyth,
Pewterer, et uror Rogeri DLiversage que obiit rrij
die mensis ovembris He, Dni. MMe.CCCCCe.¥¥FFFF.
cuius anime propicietur Deus. Amen.”
(Supplied to the Editor by the late Vicar, the Rev. Will. Hope.)
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Snover.
The asterisk (*) denotes recurrence on the page.
n. tndicates the footnote.
In some cases Christian names must be sought under surnames.
Persons and Families.
Abney, Jas., 23
Adams, 31, 45
Allens, 31*, 41; Ralph, 29; of Lea,
43
Allestrey, Rob., 23
Allwoods, 31, 35, 40
Alsop, Geo., 23; Job, 41
Alyn, Rob., 83
Andrews, 31
Annesley, Ralph de, 118; Reg. de,
118
Anselin, 115, 7
Aungevin, Rob. le, 118
Babingtons, The, 24, 81, 86, 88*
Bacons, 33
Baker, Ric., 89
Bansall, Ric., 34; Rob., 35
Barber, Rev. H., 53
Barkers, 32", 33, 34*, 40
Barlack, Barlok, St., an abbot, 95
Barry, W. and Geof., 118
Bassits, 33
Bastfords, 33, 36
Beardows, 33, 38
Beardsleys, 31
Beckingham, Jemima, 27
Beightons, 33
A.
Places and Subjects.
Agincourt, Battle of, 20
Agriculture, the first treatise on, in
English, 96
Alfreton, 116; Manor, 93
Allestree, 85
Almshouse, the (Ashover), 43
Alton, 27> 33> 37> 455 116
Amber river, 25 ; Lane Head, 25
Arms, Coll. ue 20
Ashbourne, 35.21
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 53
Ashover, Memoranda by Titus Wheat-
croft, 29; Advantages of, 24 ;
Coalmines, 24 ; Bridges, 25 ; Burial
places, 30; Church, 80; Font, 29;
Chantry, 85 ; Hill Top, 25; Halls
in, 243 Lords of, 24; Knott Cross,
124
Babington Conspiracy, 15
Babington Choir, 34, 3
mek ee Will of Thomas, of Dethic,
1518, 80; with Writ of Diem
Getic extremum of 1519, 83;
Pingle, 27
Badger Lane Yate, 31, 35.
Barrow Wells, 14
Barton, a rector of, 100
Basket making, 4
Beating the bounds of Ashover Par.,
with the stations on the route, 26
Bede-houses in Derby, 116
Bell, the Passing, 30
128 ; INDEX,
PERSONS AND FAMILIES.
Belmes, Phil. de, 118
Bemrose, Hen. H., M.P., 114
Bestocks, 33
Bindley, Rey. R. C., 7
Birkins, 33
Birks, 33
Blanksbys, 33, 34
Blanksleys, 35
Boars, 32, 36*, 42, 45
Boden, Sarah, 31 ; Robert, surgeon,
102
Boleton, Peter, 115
Bostem, Tho., 32
Bostons, 32, 34, 42
Boswells (gypsies), 115
Botham, R., 41
Bottums, 32
Boterleg (Butterley), R. de, 124
Bowers, 32, 33*, 36, 38
Bowler, Tho., 31
Bowleis, 34, 40, 41, 47
Bradley, Tho., 33
Bradshaw, Edm. and Tho., 116
Brailsfords, 34
Krelsfords, 33*
Bretby, Mr., 14
Briddons, 31
Broadhurst, Mary, 34
Bullock, Hen., 81; John, 23; Jas. 23
Bunting, 32*, 33, 38; John, 27
Burdett, Fran., 23
Burditt, Tho., 22
Burg, Steph., 115
Burton, Michael, 22; Thom., 23
Buxtons, 34*
Caltons, 28, 35
Cantrills, 35*, 42
Chadwicks, 33, 34, 35, 45
Charles, (Prncey “1623)7)sr5c1.,
Through Derby, 21
Chamberleng, Geof., 114
Chaworth, Geo., 82, 86
Cheetams, 35*
Clarke, Gilbert, 21 7, 23; Ric., 22;
Godfrey, 23
Clerk, Geo., gent., 104; John, 107
Cockaines, Mrs., 21
Cockeynes, 37
Coke, Ric., 23
Columbell, Geo., 23
Cook, Geo., Jos., Mary, 35
Cotton, John, 100; Ric., 35
Cowleys, 35
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Bells of Repton, 14
Bell House Nook, 31 ; Corner, 34
Belvoir Charters, 116
Bentesham, 91
Bitter Cress, 3
Black Pool, 26
Blackwell, 102, 104, 108
Bonsall, 85, 86, 89 ;
Borrowash, 4, 5
Botanical Walks round Derby, by
Rev. W. H. Painter, 1
Bourne, Rev. Immanuel 27; Rev.
Laurence, 29 ; his first sermon, 44 ;
Rev. Obadiah, 29 ; Will, 29, 33, 34
Bourne’s Yates (Rectory Gates), 39, 40
Brackenfield, 102, 103, 108, I17,
118
Bradeston, 84
Brambles, 2, 6
Brassington, 85
Breadsall, 85,90; Moor, 2; Priory, 2
Brockhurst, 32, 41
Bull Hill House, 32, 35
Bulwell, 121
Bunting Field Nook, 25, 32
Burial Customs in Ashover, 30
Butterley, 25, 42
Buxton, 2,
Calwich Priory, 99
Cambridge and Oxford, an exhibition
(Babington’s) for poor scholars, 81
Cantelupe monument at Ilkeston
Church, 110
Cardingshaw Head, 10
Carolinum Iter, 21
Cay Stone, 27
Cedda, S., Lichfield Cathedral, 98
Chaddesden, 85, 90
Chellaston, 5, 6
Chesterfield, 25, 46, 83, 103, 122
Chilwell, 81
Chuck Thorn Cross, 26
Churchyards near Ashover, 31 ; Hil-
lock in, at Ashover, 33 ; Watching
the, 107
INDEX. 129
PERSONS AND FAMILIES.
Cowlishaw, Adam, 32, 33, 39, 40*,
42 :
Cowlishaws, 34*, 35*, 42, 45, 89
Crich, family, 35 ; Hubert de, 118
Cutler, Kate, 102
Dakeyne, Wid., 46
Dakeyns, 35, 36; Monument, 44
Dalton, John, 23
Davis, Will, 35
De Ayncourt, or Deincourt, 118, 124
Devonshire, Earl of, in 1688, 20
Downing, W., 104
Dyve, W. de, 118
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Clark, The, of Ashover, 34; his
wages, 44
Clattercotes, 24, 40
Cloves Wood, 26 7
Cocker forma, 27
Codington, 85, 89
Codnoure, 85, 86, 87
Cold Harbour, 26, 30
Coventry, 98
Cow Bridge, 27 ; Mill, 26
Cowleys Well, 45
Coxbench, 122
Crecy, Battle of, 20
Crokesden monastery, 99
Crowder Stone, 26
Crow Trees, Denby, 109
Cubley Church, 98
Dale Abbey, 5, 114, 118; Woods, 5
Denby, 109
Derby, 1, 85, 86, 89, 99, 116;
Priory, 99 ; S. Peter’s, 125
Derbyshire Petition of 1641, 20
Derbyshire Place Names in alpha-
betical order, with their Etymolo-
gies, by Rev. Hen. Barber, M.D.,
53-80
Derley Abbey, 90, 118 ; Bridge, 26
Dethic, 24, 85, 86; Chapel, 24;
Chantry, 84; Geoffry de, 124
Derwent Bridges, 122
Devil’s Shovel-full, 122
‘© Diem Clausit Extremum,” Writ of
after the death of Thomas Babing-
ton of Dethic, an inquest of his
estates, 83
Dicklant, 29, 31, 32, 33, 43
Doe Hill, 102
Doho Lane, 25, 43
Duckweed, 46
Duffield, 2, 89, 90
**Dumb Nan,” 46
Durandus, Rationale of, 30 77
Dwarf-furze, 2
130
PERSONS AND
Eaton, Francis, 15
Eastwoods, 33, 36
Edges, 34, 36
Elliotts, 36
Englysche, W., 86
Euins, Isaac, 36
Everard, Sam!, 32
Everards, 36
Evertson, Anders, 105
Every, St Will., 20, 22
Eyre family, 23, 27, 107
FAMILIES.
Fanshaw, Lionel, 21 77, 23
Fearn, Frank, 36
Fells, 36
Fielden, Rev. R., 3
Fielding, ]. R., surgeon, 116
FitzHerbert, St Ant., 86; John, 36;
Ralph, Abstract of his will with
notes by Rev. Reginald H. C.
FitzHerbert, 94
Flamstead, John, 22; Astronomer
Royal, 109; Stephen, his father,
109
Flints, 33, 35, 36, 37
Fox, Rev. Sam!, of Morley, 115
Fretwells, 36
Frosts, 36
Gell, John, 22; Ralph, 86; Pole,
Esq., 115
Gelstrop, Obadiah, 33, 36, 37
Gerye, Tho., 23
Gilbert, Hen., 23
Gill, Edwdiy 23; 367; Geo.,) 23);
Leo., 23
Glyn, Sir Stephen, 111
Goodalls, 32*, 36, 38, 41
Greaves, John, 23
Greenhale, Rog., 82, 86*
Gregory, John, 29; Sir Rob., 81
Gregorys, 36, 38 ; of Ravensnest, 36 ;
of Ashover, 36; of Dethic, 36
Grenethorpe, John, 100
Gretton, Hen., 100
INDEX.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Eaglesfield, Cumberland, 108
Eastwood Hall, Ashover, 24, 31
Eastwood, 40
Edelstall Hall, 24
Egginton, 84, 88
Ellaston, 99
Eyenton (Egginton), 84, 88
Fall Gate, 34, 35*, 39
Fall Mill, 25, 45
Felley Priory, 117, 118
Fernilee, 85, 90
FitzHerbert, Ralph, of Norbury, abs-
tract of his will with notes, 94
Flora, of Derby, 1
Flowering Rush, 4
Font of lead at Ashover, 29, 41
Foremark, 14
Funeral of the Earl of Shrewsbury at
Winfield Manor, 122
Gillock Moss, 12
Gladwin’s Vault, Ashover, 36
Godmothers’ place at the font, 38
Gorse Hall, 24
Greasley, 112
Greenhouse, 28
Grindlestones, 25
Guns Hills, 1, 3
Gypsies, 115
INDEX,
PERSONS AND FAMILIES.
Hall, W., 33; H.; 37
Hanbury, Hen., 37
Hancocks, 27, a7
Hanselin fam., 115 7
Haregrave, R., 115
Harpur, Sir John, 20 ; Sheriff, 22
Haslems of Alton, 373 of Ashover,
38; Saml., 31, 32, 38
Hasse, Rev. A. C., 7
Hay, Tho., 42
Hays of Lea, 38
Henstock, Edwd., 31; of Overton
BS 37,
Herez, Lords of South Winfield,
Geoffry de, 118: Ivo de, 117, 118;
Jobn de, 118; Rob., 118*; Sarra,
118; Will de, 118*
’ Hibberds, 37
Hides, 37
Higginbotham, 36, TAS
Hiltons, 37, 42
Hipkins, Rey. F. C., M.A., on the
Bells of Repton, 14
Hodgkins, Mr., 31
Hodgkinson, 36*, 37, 41; Ric., 28%,
29; Rob. Banks, 28; W., 29, 31
Hole, Josh., 33
Hollingworth, 37*, 38, 40
Hunlock, Sir Windsor, Bart., 28
Hunt, Sam., 42; Christopher, 31,
32, 343; “‘ one,” 29, a benefactor
Jackson, John, 22
Jacksons, 38
Jewett, Mr. Llewellynn, 14
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PLACES AND SUBJECIS,
Hall Field Gate, 105
Hangings, 99
Haneley, 89
Hardwick, 33
Harrod, 18
Hatchleys, 33
Hawley House, 40
Hawkweed, 2
Hay in Ashover, 29, 34
Headstones of the 17th and 18th
centuries, 31
Higham, 108
High Ashes, 33
Highfield Cross, 26
High Ordish, 36
Hillock Churchyard, 44
Hill Top, Ashover, 31
Hockerton, 103
Hockley, 34
Hodge Lane, 46
Holbrook’s Pool, 102
Holloway Watermill, $4; Elm, 26
Holms Ford, 26
Holowey, 84
Holyngton, 85, 86, 90, 93
Hoo Field Thorn, 26
Hucknall Torkard, 121
St. Hugh’s Day, Queen Elizabeth’s
Coronation Day, 14
Husbandry, the Book of, by Fitz-
herbert, 96
Ickleford, Herts., II5
Iddersey, 117
Ilkeston, g2, 110, 112
Interments, Isolated, 104
Ireton, 2, 116
Irongate, Derby, 117
Lter Carolinum, 21
Jersey Comber, a, 42
Jerting Street, 45
Jerusalem, Prior of St. John of, g1
132 INDEX.
K.
PERSONS AND FAMILIES. | PLACES AND SUBJECIS.
Kelsall, Rev. John, 120; Roger, Kedleston Hall, 121
gent., 121 Kelstidge, 26, 33, 38
Kemp, 38* Kiddesley (Smalley), 116
Kerry, Rey. Chas., contributor of Kingslant, 28
‘* Wheatcroft Memoranda,” 24 ; Kingston-on-Thames, 107
se Will” and ‘‘ Writ” of Tho. Kirk Hallam, 104, 118
Babington, 80; ‘* Miscellanea,” Knott Cross, 26, 103, 124
IO1-125
Kirks, 38
Kynnersley, Tho., 84, 86
Ty:
Lamb, W., 87 | Lancaster, Duchy of, 92
Lane, Jno., 42; Josiah, 43 Lea by Dethic, 33, 34, 39, 41, 43”,
Lant, Wm., 38, 44 86; Mill, 26; Bury, 41; Old
Liversage family, 125 Chapel, 124; Chantry, 84, 124;
Lomas, 38*, 39 Hurst, 124; ‘‘ Leyh le,” 84, 86
London, Bp. of, 46 Lexley, 25
Long, Mrs. Margt. C., 9 Library of Titus Wheatcroft, 48
Loughborough, Lord, 21 | Licence for a midwife, 46
Lovets, 38*, 41 Lichfield Cathedral, 98
Lowe, John, 23 Littlemore, 34
Lower, Ric., 89 Long Croft, 28
Ludlams, 38 Low Yate, 42
Luvitot, W. de, 117 Lutchurch, 84, 86
Lyster, Ric., 100
M.
Maddock, Rev. Geo., 34 Makeney, 90
Marchant, 39 Mansfield Road, 2
Marsh, 29, 38, 39 Mansfield Woodhouse, 88
Marshalls, 38 Markeaton, 3
Mathers, 28, 35%, 38 Martin-green, 31
Matley, Tho., 33, 35, 39 Marston Chapel, 98
Maxfields, 38 Mather’s Grave (in Brackenfield), 103
May, Will., 45 _ Matlock, 43, 107; Bridge, 26
Mays, 39 | Melbourne, 92
Mellor, Rob., 23; Tho., 86 Mickleover, 7
Merchants, 35, 39 | Midwife’s Licence, 46
Meryng, Anne, a “‘ Vowess,” 93 (a | Mill Town in Ashover, 32, 39, 42;
“* professed” widow) Bury, 41 ; Quarter, 28
Millington, Thom., 31, 37 Milton in Repton, 15
Milnes, Jos., 34, 38, 41 Morley, 109, 115, 116
Milward, Jno., 23, 37 Morwood, Io1
Morewood, Roland, 22, 23; Ant., 22 Moss, Hypnum Cordifolium, 2
Motbrey, Hen., 89 Morton Churchyard, 31, 106 ; Church-
Mower, Art., 23 wardens’ Accts., 101; Old grave-
Munday, Francis, 23 stones, 106
Moyenton (Mugginton), 84
INDEX.
PERSONS ANL FAMILIES.
Needham, W., 35; John, 89
Needhams, 39
Netham, Roger, 86
Newham, Walt., 86
Newton, 14; Xpof., 120, 121; Ed.,
23, 29; Isaac, 38, 42; Sir Isaac,
109
Newtons, 39
Nightingale fam., 124; of Stubbin
Yates by Ashover Ch. Yard, 37 ; of
Lea, 39 ; of Doho Lane, 39
Normans, 39
Northamson, Jno., 86
Nuam, Mary, 46 x
Nuams, 39
Nuttalls, 35, 39%, 40
Olkelthorpe (Oakerthorpe), Hugh de,
124
Owtram, Mr., 32, 33, 36
Owtrams, 39
Parker family, 124; Jos., 23; Tho.,
100
Parkes, 33
Parks, 39
Pearsons, 24
Perkins, Ellen, 46
Perpoynt, W., 86
Pilkinsons, 39
Poer Ralph (of Pinxton and S. Nor-
manton), 118
Pole, Geo., 23
Poole of Wakebridge, 83
Powtrell of West Hallam, 119
Pratt, John, 15
Prestwidges, 39
Prynce, Rector of Norbury, 100
Pursglove, 33, 34, 38*, 39, 41, 45
Pursgloves, 39 :
a, Wm. and Roger (of Tibshelf),
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PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Nether Saltwell, 28* 7
Newstead, Prior of, 118
Newton Old Hall, 104
Nicker’s Spout, 31, 43
Norbury, 94, 95; Church, 98
Normanton-by-Derby, 92
Normanton (South), 121
Norman’s Stone, 36, 37, 39
North Edge, 29, 35, 45; Nether, 28 ;
Far, 35; Near, 37
Nottingham, 15, 21; shire, 103
Nutting Fields, 33
Oakerthorpe, 106
Ockbrook, 7, 115
Ogston, 117, 118*
Osmaston Park, 3
Overton, 28, 29, 34, 35; Hall, 24
Overend, 29, 32, 38, 39
_ Over Holloway, 40
Owlcote, 86
Packman’s Grave, 102°
Passing Bell, 30
Peacock Hotel, Oakerthorpe, 105
Peasonhurst, 25, 29
Pegge, The Collections of Dr., 20
Pentridge, 116, 121
Perambulation of Ashover Parish, 26
Pew Wheatcroft, 35
Pinxton, 108 ; Church, 119 ; Registers,
120
Place Names in Derbyshire in Alpha-
betical Order, Etymologies of, 53,
79
Pleystow, 85, 86
Poole’s Hole, in 1794, an Adventure, 9
Poor, Houses for, in Ashover, 45
Press, 37*, 38, 43; Brook, 46
134
PERSONS AND FAMILIES.
Raggs, 40
Radford, 119
Raynor, Revd. Richd., 120; Jane,
of Laxton, 121
Redferns, 40
Reresby, Sitwell, 21 7, 23
Reresbys, 24, 40
Revell fam., 120, 121; Ed., 21 x,
23; Fran., 23
Rhoades, 39
Rhodes, Sir Fran., 21*, 22
Rhode, Will., 43, 45
Riggotts, 39
Roberts, 40* ; H., 43
Robinsons, 40, 44
Rogers, 40
Rollestons, 24, 124; Choir (Ashover
ch.), 36; Ralph, 83; Roger, 93
Rolleys, 40
Roobothams, 40 |
Rybo, Will de, 124
Ryver, Geoff. le, 118
Sacheverell, Jacinth, 23
Sale, Will., 23
Salisbury, Margt. Com. of, 92
Saunders, Thos., 23
Savage, J., 92; Sir J., 100
Scorers, 41
Seaval, Tho., 34
Seavals, 40, 44
Sellors, Geo., 23
Senior, Anthony, 23
Shays of Leabury, 41
Sheldons, 40, 43
Shemilds, 31, 41, 45 ;
Shepherds, 36, 38, 41, 89 ; of Slack,
41
Shirley, Sir Ralph, 93
Shrewsbury, E. of, 92 ; Geo., E. of,
Funeral, 122
Siddals, 43
Siddon, Jno., 31
Siddons, 41
INDEX.
Q.
PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Quakers’ Cemetery at Toad Hole,
Furnace-in-Shirland, 105
Radbourne, 84, 86
Ravensnest, 36, 37
Reading, St. Lawrence's, 112
Repton, 6, 7
Repton’s ‘‘ Merry Bells,” by Kev. F.
C. Hipkins, M.A., 14
Riber Lead Works, 82
Road Nook, 107, 109
Ben Robinson’s, 26, 39, 40
Robriddings, 40
Roucester, Abbot of, 99
Rubus, cochler?t, 2; pallidus, 2:
Jissus, 33 sprenglit, 3
Salix rubra, 4
Sandyford, 26
Selston Common, 115
** Seven Brethren,” 26
Ship-money, Derbys., 124
Shirl Fork, 26
Shirland, 105, 108
Shrewsbury, 21
Shuterlays, 32
Slack, 31
Smalley, 102, 109, 116
Smalley Common, Hollies on, 26 x
Smilting Mills, 25
Snelston Chapel, 98*
Stocks, The (Ashover), 40*, 44
Somercotes, 85, 86
Southwell, 103
South Wingfield, 85, 86
Span Car, 41
Stanley, 33, 119
Standley, 103
INDEX. 135
PERSONS AND FAMILIES. PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Sigleys, 40, 43 | Stannidge, 46
Sitwell, Sir George R., Bart., 20, 21 72, Stanesby, 86
23 | Stanton-by-Dale, 5, 84; by-Bridge,
Slacks, 36, 37; of Press, 40; of CHy
Robriddings, 40 Steel, or Style Croft, 28 7, 29
Slater, Mr. Will., 121 Stonehay, 34
Sleigh, Sir Samuel, 20, 22, 23; Tho., Stubbin Edge Hall, 24, 35
23; Saml, 28 Stubbin’s House, 36, 37, 38; Yate
Smedley, Will., 40 (at the bottom of the churchyard),
Smedleys, 41 37, 39; Tombstone, 34
Smiths, 41, 109; of Lea, 41 Sutton-on-Soar, 119
Smyth, 88, 125* Swanwick, 85, 86
Sneaths, 41, 43 Swarkeston, 5, 6
Soll, John, 83 Swynnerton, 94
Somervile, Rog. de, 118, 124
Southers, 41
Sowthe, J., 93
Spateman, John, 23; Family, 107,
108 ; of Denby, 109 ; Mary, mother
of John Flamstead, 109
Spencer, Dr. Griffin, 116
Spencers, 41
Spooners, 40
Stafford, Jno., 38
Staffords, 40, 41
Stevenson, Rob., 40; Jas., 40
Stone, 41
Storer, Ant., 29
Streets, 41
Strelley, Sir Nic., 123; Tho., 117;
Rob., 118; Richd, 120
Stringfellow, Saml, 31, 43 }
Stubbins, Jno., 42, 45
Swains, 40
Swifts, 41, 42, 45
Le
Taylor, Titus, 42 | Tansley, 84; Grindlestones, 26
Thacker, Gilbt., 23 | Taplow, Bucks., 44
Tissington, Anne, 45 | Teversal, 82 72
Tomlinson, 42* | Thurgaton, Prior of, 118
Towndrow, of Mill Town, 41; of ) Tibshelf, 102, 104, 118*
Pecklant, 41; of Press, 42; of Toad Hole Furnace (in Shirland), 105
Ashover Hill, 41; Will., 32, 33, ) Trowell, 118
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38, 39, 41 Tumulus, a, 44
Tryumphe, Sir Saml., 27 Tutbury Castle, 21 ; Honour of, 92
Turners, 41 Twitch Bank, 45
Twiggs, 36, 42 Two Thorns, 26
(UF
Ufton, Phil. de, 118; Walter de, 124; | Ufton Fields, 106
Will. de, 124 | Ulex Gallii, 2
136 INDEX.
PERSONS AND FAMILIES. | PLACES AND SUBJECTS,
Vayasour, Rob. le, 118
Vernon, Sir H., 116; Mr. Will, 123
Vernons, 32, 42
Vicars, Tho., 23, 42
W.
Wade, Gilbt., 89 | Wash, 38
Wagstatt, Will., 37* Wayside Interments, 101
Wagstaffs, 43 ; | Weather Stone, 26
Wainwright, Ralph, 15 Welbeck, 21
Walters, Rob., 116 Weston, 116
Watkinson, Godfrey, 23 | Wessington, 28, 118, 124
Ward of Matlock, 43 | West Hallam Windmill, 102; Way-
Warren, Isaac, 102 side burial, 102
Wass, Art., 41 Whetecroft, 84
Wasses, 43 Willington, 6, 7
Waterhouse, 42, 43; M., 34, 36, 37. | Winster, 26
Watkinson, 27 Wirksworth, 26, 85, 86
Watsons, 42 Wilford, Notts., 124
Wells, B., 23 Wingfield, 116, 118; Manor, 122,
Welsh, John, 15 123
_ Westons of Lea, 43 Wingerworth, 42
Whartons, 35, 43* | Winkbourne, 103
Wheatcroft, Leonard, 26, 33, 42, 109; Wyrkesworth, 85, 86
‘litus, 24, 29, 48 Wyverton, 118
Wheatercfts, 33, 41, 42, 44
Wheelhouses, 43
White, Gen., 43
Whittaker, Mr., of Ferraby Brook, 2
Whittington, Mr. Richd., 20, 22
Wiersdale, Jno., 23
Wigfall, Hen., 21 7, 23
Wigley, John, 23
Williamots, 42, 45*
Willott, Will., 23
Willoughby, Rob. de, 118
Wilmot, Rob., 23
Wilshaws, 40, 43
Wilshow, John, 36
Wilson, Revs. Peter and Will., 105
Wood, Rob., 116
Woode, John, 100
Woods, 39, 42*
Woodwards, 40, 43
Woolhouse, J., 23
Woolley, Will., 23
Wynfield, Ralph de, 118; Rob., 124
Wytelee, John de, 124
Yarrows, 43
Yates, 23, 40, 41, 43 i.
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Youle, Tho., 23
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