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D1673 - New Mills, Tideswell, Chinley, etc Papers re enclosure, Duchy of Lancaster Estate matters and other - 1603-1898

1-2 - Copies of agreement of 14 February 1639/40 between King Charles 1 and the freeholders of Boden Middlecale, parish of New Mills. [It authorises Edward, Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, to treat and compound with the freeholders of the High Peak for improving the waste and commons. An endorsement about Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, was contained in the original.] - 19th cent

3 - Letters Patent of Charles II in the case between the King and the Attorney General of the Duchy of Lancaster and a number of freeholders of Boden Middlecale, High Peak, concerning rights of turbary and wastes. 1 Jun - 1679

4 - Letters Patent of William and Mary concerning the apportionment of wastes and commons in the lordship of the High Peak. 20 Feb - 1690

5 - Copy made by the Duchy of Lancaster office (High Peak Minerals) of the commission, return and map of new lands at Brownside in Bowden Middlecale, parish of New Mills, 24 Jan 1687 - 1878

6 - Copy of the Bill of Adam Bagshaw of Bowden Middlecale, 8 Mar 1709, and the last amendment, 7 Jul 1710, concerning the waste and commons within the lordship and manor of High Peak. - 1709-1710

7 - Copy of the decree in Adam Bagshaw’s suit. 25 Jun - 1711

8 - Injunction from the court of the Duchy of Lancaster to restrain the defendants, their agents and work-men from committing any further waste on the ground called Beardmoor or Beard Common, 25 Jun - 1728

9 - Injunction absolute of the court of the Duchy of Lancaster in the case between William Hoskyns and John Shallcross relating to coal. Carrington, Mottram & Bennett [see also D3470/6/5] 23 Jun - 1730

10 - Act of George III to free certain lands, formerly part of the estate of the late Thomas Eyre in the lordship of the High Peak, from the payment of a fee farm rent of £100 a year. - 1776

11 - Letter from William Hardy, for Mr Moore, Duchy of Lancaster, to Shallcross Jackson, containing queries concerning a close in the case of Newton v Hall. 8 Jan - 1836

12 - Copy of injunction of the court of the Duchy of Lancaster in the case of Jackson v Mellor. 2 Dec - 1811

13 - Copy lease of lead mines within the High Peak granted to William Spencer Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire. 4 Aug - 1849

14 - Letter from Francis Whitaker, Duchy of Lancaster Offices, London, to William Eagle, enclosing Sir Thomas Phillipps’ manuscripts relating to High Peak Minerals. 12 Feb - 1897

15 - Letter from Francis Whitaker, Duchy of Lancaster Offices, London, to William Eagle of Manchester, enclosing a copy of a survey of 27 Charles II, dealing with the wastes of Wormhill, Bradwell, Taddington, Priestcliff, Chelmorton and Flagg. 7 Dec - 1898

16 - Copy of a notice taken from a Derby paper concerning the proposed Tideswell enclosure. 16 Sep - 1804

17 - List of freeholders within the manor of Tideswell. 17 Dec - 1805

18 - Memoranda concerning Tideswell commissioners. 15 Apr - 1806

19 - Copy lists of landowners to be informed of an impending meeting. - [early 19th cent]

20 - Notes about enclosure meeting. 16 Mar - 1807

21 - Further notes about enclosure meeting. - [early 19th cent]

22 - Letter from William Mott, Lichfield Close, to John Shaw, Whetstone [Wheston] Hall, near Tideswell, informing him of the subject of a recent interview he has had with Mr Bishton concerning the Tideswell Enclosure. 5 Mar - 1807

23 - Letter from Crompton Newton Waller & Co., Chesterfield, to John Shaw of Wheston Hall, Tideswell, enclosing a list of persons who have not paid their assessments to the Tideswell Inclosure. 5 Mar - 1813

24 - Copy of the Tideswell Enclosure accounts. 7 Nov - 1814

25 - Letter from James Beech of Shaw to Mr Cheek, solicitor, of Whitstone [Wheston], near Tideswell, informing him that he will pay the remaining charge of the Tideswell Enclosure. 6 Jul - 1814

26 - Letter from Benjamin Currey of Great George Street, London, to Mr H Cheek of Tideswell, requesting that he inform the occupiers of land in Tideswell that legal proceeding must be placed in the hands of agents of the Duke of Devonshire. 30 Nov - 1819

27 - Letter from N.H. Cheek, Esq., of Wheston, to William Brittlebank, Esq., of Winster, requesting that he pay his Second Rate or Assessment to the Tideswell and Wheston Enclosure to Messrs Crompton Newton & Co. of Chesterfield, bankers, at the George Inn, Tideswell, on the following 17 December. 27 Oct - 1821

28 - Letter from N.H. Cheek, Esq., of Wheston, to Messrs Huisdale & Jackson, Tideswell, requesting that they pay their Second Rate or Assessment to the Tideswell and Wheston Enclosure to Messrs Crompton, Newton 7 Co, of Chesterfield, bankers, at the George Inn, Tideswell, on the following 17 December. 27 Oct - 1821

29 - Letter from N.H. Cheek, Esq., of Wheston, to Mr Henry White of Brushfield, informing him that the Commissioners of Tideswell Enclosure require his proportion of the Assessment. 13 Jun - 1823

30 - Notes of alterations proposed to the Tideswell Enclosure Bill - [early 19th cent]

31 - Abstract of transfer of securities of Mrs Grace Hoskyns in trust to Mr John Barnett of Tideswell. 28 Sep - 1766

32 - Schedule of deeds of title relating to the estate of John Barnett of Tideswell. Witnessed by John Hayne - 14 Aug 1773

33 - Bond by John Barnett of Tideswell, shopkeeper, to Henry Thornhill of Mansfield Woodhouse, in £600 for the payment of £300 and interest. 23 Oct - 1780

34 - Bond by Henry Jackson of Tideswell, butcher, to Thomas Roberts of Taddington, yeoman, in £80 for the performance of covenants contained in an indenture of the same date. 1 Sep - 1783

35 - Copy of schedule of tithe deeds relating to the property of Mr Henry Jackson of Tideswell. 13 Dec - 1786

36 - Bond by Henry Jackson of Tideswell, butcher, to Joshua Needham of Great Hucklow, yeoman, in £182 for the performance of covenants in an indenture of release and to bar dower. 20 Dec - 1876

37 - Obligation of Thomas Orgill of Chapel en le Frith to return the deed of an estate in Tideswell and schedule of the deed. 9 Jun. Attached is the article for the purchase of land at Tideswell from Mr Daniel Taylor of Tideswell by Mr Henry Jackson of Tideswell, giving details of the boundaries. 17 Feb, 1776 - 1788

38 - Bond by Edward Jackson of Tideswell, butcher, to Thomas Orgill of Chapel en le Frith, innkeeper, in the sum of £600 for the payment of £300 and interest. 11 Jun - 1788

39 - Copy will of Edward Jackson of Tideswell, butcher; to his son Edward Jackson, lands at Tideswell purchased from John Barnett; to his son John Jackson his dwelling-house and goods contained therein; to his daughter Ellen £150 to be paid by his son John Jackson in the twelve months after his decease; to his granddaughter Winefred Hudson £50 to be paid by his son John Jackson on the day of her marriage. Testator appoints his two sons Edward and John as his executors. 18 Nov - 1800

40 - Note of title of Edward Jackson of Tideswell to lands formerly held by Henry Jackson. - [early 19th cent]

41 - Translation of a copy of a grant of land by King James 1 to the inhabitants of Chinley. 9 Jan

42 - Sketch plan of Chinley hills - [early 19th cent]

43 - List of purchasers of neighbourships belonging to Chinley - [early 19th cent]

44 - Act of 5 George IV for the enclosure of land in the village of Chindley [Chinley]. 16 Mar - 1824

45 - Translation of a copy of a grant of land made by King James I to the inhabitants of Chinley [as D1673/Z 41]. [The actual early 18th Century document was in the possession of William Eagle of Manchester]. - 1896

46 - Statement of the prosecution in the case of the King versus the County of Derby for the repair of New Mills Bridge. - [early 19th cent]

47 - Presentment by jurors of a stretch of road in disrepair leading from New Mills to Tor Top. A section of road in Whitle, parish of Glossop, is also mentioned as being in disrepair. Richard Bennett of pa. Glossop, yeoman, and Robert Sidebottom of pa. Glossop, are instructed to repair the road. - [early 19th cent]

48 - Notice from A.L. Maynard, Clerk of the Peace, to Mr Cheek, attorney for the prosecution in the case of the King v the inhabitants of the County of Derby for not repairing New Mills Bridge over the river Kinder. 20 Mar - 1820

49 - Bill made out to Isaac Hall by John Shaw of Wheston Hall, solicitor. - [early 19th cent]

50 - List of legacy receipts received from Mr. Cheek on 2 Dec 1816. - [early 19th cent]

51 - Letter from Philip Heacock of Buxton to N.H. Cheek, Wheston Hall, Tideswell, informing him that the Duke of Devonshire was willing to subscribe £100 towards the provision of new pews for Tideswell Church. He inquires about how much the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Newburgh have subscribed to the undertaking. 30 Nov - 1824

52 - Letter from M. Bilton of 10 Newman Street, London to Henry Cheek. He gives details of the last hours of Mr Shaw as provided by Mrs Francis, his housekeeper. 16 Feb - 1827

53 - Abstract or abridgement of a decree made and confirmed in the High Court of Chancery concerning a tithe of lead ore in co. Derby. - 1628

54 - Parliamentary ordinance for the seizure of royal lands. 25 Aug - 1643

55 - Statement concerning High Peak forest lands and mineral rights - [early 19th cent]

56 - A rent roll of Needham’s farms for Michaelmas, giving details of property, tenants’ names and rent charge. - 1705

57 - An act of George III to amend an act made in 21 James I for the protection of His Majesty’s title to lands within the precinct, district or liberty of Savoy, co. Middlesex. 1 Jan - 1771

58 - Bill of Edward Jackson payable to William Manley for legal services in 1792 and 1793 with a receipt dated 14 Apr. - 1794

59 - Letter from William Bagshaw of Dronfield to Robert House of Castleton, enclosing details of money advanced towards the payment of debts and legacy charges on the estates limited by the will of William Bagshaw of 18 June 1785. 26 Jun - 1804

60 - Accounts of the Great Court Baron of the hundred and liberty of the High Peak held on 6 August. - 1812

61 - Bill of costs in the prosecution of a group of Luddites by John Drinkwater - 13 Jun 1814

62 - Book of reference for a diversion of the Turnpike Road leading from Penistone Bridge, Yorkshire, to Grindleford Bridge, Derbyshire. 30 Sep - 1814

63 - List of claimants under James Hale’s will. - [early 19th cent]

64 - Authority to Messrs. Samuel Frith, Joseph Gould and Isaac Hale from the devisees under the will of W. James Hale to sell their estate by public auction. - [early 19th cent]

65 - Letter from A.A. Eccles of Marple, near Stockport to R.J. Harper, Duchy of Lancaster Offices, Great George Street, Wesminster, concerning the tithe to four cottages situated on land belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster at New Mills, Whitle, parish of Glossop. 2 Dec - 1822

66 - Resolutions of a meeting of freeholders of Hayfield held on 10 March 1824 to examine the expenditure and receipts for rebuilding the church and to receive the report of the committee for enclosing the waste lands. - [early 19th cent]

67 - Letter from Adam Wolley of Matlock to Samuel Frith, Bank Hall, Chapel en le Frith - 5 Jun 1824

68 - Copy of bond sent by James Blair of Uttoxeter to Messrs. Mousley and Barber, solicitors, Derby. The bond is by Hon. George Venables, Lord Vernon, Baron of Kinderton, Cheshire, Sir Oswald Mosley of Rolleston Hall, Staffordshire and John Spencer of Rolleston Park, Staffordshire to James Blair of Uttoxeter, gent, in the sum of £1,000 for the payment of £500 and interest and is dated 25 Mar 1815. 5 Dec - 1831

69 - Copy of the declaration of Francis Eyre of Stoney in the parish of Hope, farmer, concerning Francis Eyre of Stoney, farmer, his uncle. Taken on 5 September by N.H. Cheek, master extraordinary of the court of Chancery. Also a copy of the declaration of Johanna Hill, wife of William Hill, clerk of Beauchief Abey church, concerning the late John Jowett of Abbey Dale near Beauchief. Taken on 5 Sep by N.H.Creek. - 1837

70 - Newspaper cutting from the “High Peak News” concerning the spelling of “Derby” from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries. 23 Nov [printed] - 1878

71 - Cutting from “The Hayfield and New Mills Advertiser” describing two documents relating to Hayfield. One is a statement of the treasurer’s receipts and disbursements for rebuilding Hayfield Church in 1816-17. The other is a transcript of D1673/Z/64 relating to the cost of rebuilding Hayfield Church and the Sale of waste land. 7 Dec [printed] - 1878

72 - Bill from William Eagle, Esq., F.S.A., 32 St. Ann Street, Manchester to Hardy & Page, 21 Old Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, for a translation of an exemplification of a fine between Robert Caryngton and John Bawdon and Sir John Booth concerning lands in Buggesworth, Bawdon and Glossop. 19 Oct - 1899

73 - Copy of presentment of a bridge in disrepair over the river Black Brook called Lower White Hough Bridge in the parish of Chapel en le Frith. The inhabitants of the said parish are instructed to repair the bridge. - [early 19th cent]

74 - Copy of part of an extract of the General Enclosure Act of 41 George III. - 1801

75 - Statement of proof that woods in Beaumont Chasedid not pay any parish duties to Erpingham, Norfolk. - [early 19th cent]

76 - Description of the case concerning the unjust dispossession of Thomas Eyre of Hassop of a portion of waste ground in the towns of Hope, Bradwell and Wormhill. - [early 19th cent]

77 - Memoranda list. - [early 19th cent]

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