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WILTSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL

AND

NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Returns ifirambVOLUME Vll

FOR THE YEAR 1951

Impression of 300 copies

GUILD STEWARDS’ BOOKOF THE

BOROUGH OF CALNE

1561-1688

EDITED BYA. W. MABBS

DEVlZE§1953

CONTENTS

PagePREFACE . . . . . . . vn

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . Ix

CALNE GUILD STEWARDS’ B0014Acc0unts....... . . . 1

Minutes, Orders and Miscellaneous Entries . . 96

GLOSSARY . . . 115

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . 116

PREFACE

The Branch is much indebted to the Mayor and Corporationof the Borough of Calne for allowing the present abstract tobe made and to the Town Clerk for extending many courtesiesto the editor during the course of his work. Thanks are alsodue to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Calne for enabling theeditor to examine the churchwardens’ accounts for the period1527 to 1670 which are bound up with the first volume ofthe parish registers.

R. B. PUGH

Hampstead, October 1952

INTRODUCTION

The Guild Stewards’ Book, sometimes described as the Burgus Book, isa large volume in the custody of the Town Clerk of Calne. The volumeconsists of 505 numbered folios of laid paper measuring 13.} by 1o inches,and is bound in what appears to be its original cover of limp vellum.It is made up of 32 sections each of 8 double pages which are sewn to3 leather bands. The vellum cover, now much cracked and insecurelystitched, was originally attached by 3 similar bands tacketted to theoutside; one of the bands is now missing. The cover has a wrap-overflap which was originally tied with a leather thong to secure the bookwhen closed. This thong has been replaced by a piece of ordinarywhite tape. Several folios have been removed both before and afternumeration, and a large number of folios throughout the volume areblank. On the back cover is wlitten ‘Burgus do Calne’. In front of thefirst folio have been inserted two original letters together with printedcopies of them 1 relating to a fruitless search made in 1810 in the recordsof the Duchy of Cornwall for references to a borough charter. A printedversion of the burgesses’ oath 2 is similarly inserted after the last folio.

The book contains accounts, orders, resolutions, minutes, and othermiscellaneous memoranda relating to the borough for the period 1561to 1814. The first entry was made in 1584 when Philip Rich, vicarand town clerk, entered the guild stewards’ accounts from 1561 to 1584..From 1585 until 1814, with only a few omissions, successive town clerksentered the annual accounts shortly after each pair ofstewards had endedtheir year of oflice and had rendered their accounts. At first only theaccounts appear, but by the end of the 16th century the book wasbeing used to an increasing extent for the recording of other information.After about 1600 admissions of burgesses, disburgessings, and appoint-ments of guild stewards, together with minutes and memoranda con-cerning a diversity of municipal affairs are entered. Elections of burgessesto represent the borough in parliament are recorded occasionally from1605, and regularly from 1660. For some years between 164.4. and 1677the separate accounts of some of the constables and tithingmen areentered to supplement the stewards’ accounts to which they are charged.In the back of the volume will be found such entries as the oath of theburgesses, the ‘orders and constitutions’ of the borough, lists of armour,and notes of the distribution of poor relief.

1 Wiltshire Archaeological Magazine, XXIV, 207.2 Ibz'd., 208, 209.

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The book is the only surviving record of the borough earlier in datethan I835, and for the period that it covers is the main source for theadministrative history of Calne. Its interest is essentially domestic, forits chief purpose is to record the receipts from letting the two boroughcommons and the payments made out of those receipts to meet theadministrative expenses of the borough. Only rarely are we privilegedto look beyond the borough boundaries.

The Manors and Borough of CalneMany aspects of the manorial and municipal history of Calne have

been discussed in A. E. W. Marsh’s A History of the Borough and Town ofCalne, (Calne [1go3]), in which many extracts from the guild stewards’accounts and minutes are printed. It is not proposed in this necessarilybrief Introduction to attempt a comprehensive history of Calne, or tosupplement in any but a few essential details the information availablein that book.

Before the Norman Conquest it is most probable that Calne, as avilla regia, one of the local administrative centres of the Old Englishkingdom, was a place of no small importance. From Domesday Bookit is evident not only that in 1086 Calne was held by the king, but alsothat it had been held earlier by Edward the Confessor, and that it wastherefore one of those widely scattered estates of the pre-Conquest kingswhich by later legal doctrine were to become known as ancient demesneof the Crown. The church of Calne is stated in Domesday to be held ofthe king by Niel, who claimed also a parcel of the church lands thenheld by Alfred of Spain. From this division of the land in Calne betweenwhat was held directly by the king and what belonged to the churchdeveloped two distinct manors which may be described as the lay andthe prebendal manors. The borough of Calne, with which this accountis chiefly concerned, developed from the urban settlement which laywithin the boundaries of both these later manors; and for this reasonit is proposed briefly to recount the details of their descent.

Early in the reign of John, probably in 1201, the lay manor wasalienated from the crown by a grant to Fulk de Canteloupe 1. In 1274.following the death without issue of his successor George de Canteloupea partition of Fulk’s lands was made, the manor of Calne being amongthose which passed to George’s sister Millicent and her husband Eudola Zouche. An inquisition post mortem 2 taken in that year identifies theCanteloupe holding in Calne with a third part of the borough togetherwith the foreign hundred and other profits. From that time until themiddle of the 16th century, except for occasional reversions to the Crown,the manor remained in the hands of the Zouche family. In inquisitions and

1 Pzloe Roll Society, New Series, XVIII, 248.' Calendar of Inquisition: Post Mortem, II, p. 17.

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other documents later than about 14.00 the property is usually describedas ‘the hundred of Calne with a water-mill in Calne’, and it is frequentlyassociated with the manors of Calstone and ‘Bowers’ or ‘Bowars’. Unfor-tunately no extents or surveys are known to exist, and the relationship ofCalne to this later manor cannot be stated. In 1554 the Calne propertiespassed to Thomas Long, but by 1579 they had been acquired by SirLionel Duckett, whose successors continued to hold Calne until itspurchase by the Earl of Shelburne, later to become the first Marquess ofLansdowne.

From the lands belonging to the church of Calne in 1086 evolved theprebendal manor which for over six centuries was held by successivetreasurers ofSalisbury Cathedral. Two-thirds of the borough was includedin this manor. A grant of the church, its lands, tithes, and other appurte-nances appears to have been made to the bishop of Salisbury shortlybefore the death of William the Conqueror, for in 1091 the church isnamed in the large number of churches and temporalities with whichBishop Osmund endowed his foundation of the cathedral 1. Moreover,a charter of about 1158 confirming an earlier grant of the church ofCalne in prebendam describes it as one of the prebends which had beengiven by William 2. In about 1226 the prebend was granted to thetreasurer of Salisbury 3; and it remained in the hands of his successorsuntil the latter part of the 19th century when the manor passed for abrief period to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners before its purchase bythe Marquess of Lansdowne.

The borough of Calne, which lay one-third within the lay manorand two-thirds within the prebendal lands, possibly derived its earlyborough status from its pre-Conquest local importance as a villa regia.In Domesday Book it is described as a burgus, and is one of the eightplaces in Wiltshire in which tenants in burgage (burgenses) are thenfound; from 1295 burgesses were summoned to represent the borough inparliament; in the Nomina Villarum compiled in 1316 it is called a burgus;it is usually styled a borough in the accounts of tallage entered in the12th century Pipe Rolls. All these are some of the common attributesof those urban communities to which the description ‘borough’ isloosely applied, although a precise definition of burghal status is im-possible until a much later date 4. Little is known of the early historyof the borough of Calne, and even in the 16th and 17th centuries it isdiflicult to assess how much municipal autonomy the burgesses hadachieved. No charters of incorporation earlier than the late 17th century

1 Register of St. Osmond, (Rolls Series), I, 199.Q Ilrid., I, 205.3 Ibid., II, 25.‘ For a general account of the characteristics of early boroughs see R. B. Pugh’s

Introduction to List of Wiltshire Borough Records . . . ., W.A.S., Records Branch, Vol. V,(I951)-

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are known to have existed, and the eH'ect of those granted then isextremely uncertain. Calne was in fact a borough by prescription; andalthough in many respects it appears to have achieved the characteristicindependence of a borough some fundamental requisites of corporateexistence appear to be lacking. In particular, although it seems probablethat the medieval borough of Calne had acquired a large measure ofcorporate jurisdiction, by the 16th century at least there is no evidenceof the existence of any borough court which lay within the control ofthe elected officers of the corporation. Its burgesses were sworn at themanorial court of Ogbourne St. George; its constables in the hundredcourt of Calne.

Between 1566 and 1674 several payments are recorded in the GuildStewards’ Book for renewals and confirmations of ‘charters’- On 25 June1569, following a journey to London by two burgesses to search ‘therolls of Henry the seventh’, letters executory 1 were issued grantingto the inhabitants of Calne certain privileges some of which werepeculiarly characteristic of tenants in ancient demesne: freedom fromtoll, pannage, murage, and passage; exemption from contributing tothe expenses of the knights of the shire; quittance from suit at all courtsand from all juries and assizes outside the borough. It seems likely thatother charters referred to by the guild stewards were not in fact grantsof corporate rights, but were confirmations of privileges similar to thoseobtained in 1569. In other words, it is probable that the only grantsof privileges were those accorded not to the members of a corporationbut to the ‘men and inhabitants’ of a manor on ancient demesne. Supportfor this proposition may perhaps be found in the entry in the accountfor 1674 for ‘renewing the charter’ 2; for in that year, although noenrolment of a charter is found in the Records of the Chancery, anexemplification of a charter ad requisicionem inhabitancium ville de Calnewas issued 3. This grant to the ‘inhabitants’ and not to the burgessessuggests a charter similar to that of 1569 rather than one confirmingcorporate rights to the borough.

The‘ only charters of incorporation known to have existed are thosegranted during the reign of James II. These followed the qua warrantoproceedings which had been instituted in the court of King’s Benchagainst the borough in 1683 as part of the general attack on the cor-porations made by Charles II in his attempt to control the parliamentaryrepresentation of the boroughs. In March 1685, one year after udgmenthad been entered against the borough, a charter was granted constitutinga corporation of one guild steward and twelve burgesses, all specificallynamed in the charter 4. A subsequent charter in the following month

1 P.R.O., Chancery, Confirmation Roll (C. 56), 96, no. 18.3 130.3 P.R.O., Exchequer and Audit Office, Accounts, Various, (A.O.3), 425.‘ Ibid., Signet Office, King's Bills (S.O.7), 78.

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increased the number of burgesses to thirty 1. Of the political rivalrywithin the borough, and of the interventions of the Crown to secure acorporation of suitable political complexion, there is no evidence in theGuild Stewards’ Book. It is significant, however, that from 1684 until1688 there are only two entries 2 in the book; and these add confusionby suggesting that after the parliamentary election in April 1685 burgessesother than those named in the March and April charters continued to actin the administration of the internal affairs of the borough. In December1687 the Privy Council reconstructed the corporation by an order toremove from office sixteen burgesses. Only six months later, in June1688, a similar order was made for the removal of twenty-two burgesses 3.In September a new charter ‘1 was granted in terms not substantiallydifferent from those of 1685, but naming a corporation of one guildsteward and thirty burgesses, most of whom have names not found in theearlier lists of burgesses and many of whom were drawn from the Quakercommunity of the town 5. The proclamation ofJames II in the followingmonth restoring the corporations to their status before 1679 specificallyexcludes Calne because it was one of the boroughs against which judg-ment had been entered. But the flight of James and the accession ofWilliam made the legal position most obscure, and Calne seems simplyto have reverted to the constitution it had assumed before 1683. From1689 until 1835 the government of the borough continued in the handsof two guild stewards and a variable number of burgesses. After theMunicipal Corporations Act of 1835 the ancient governing body wasreplaced by a mayor, four aldermen, and twelve councillors. In 1832the borough lost one of its two parliamentary seats; in 1885 it lostentirely its separate representation to become part of the parliamentarydivision of Chippenham.

The Guild Stewards and BurgessesThe origin of the office of guild steward is no less obscure than the

early history of the borough, and no mention of these officers has beenfound earlier than 1561, the date of the first entry in the Guild Stewards’Book. There is little doubt that at some time before the middle of the16th century the government of the borough had become identifiedwith the authority of a craft or the merchant guild of the town, a processnot uncommon in the development of a municipality ‘1. All that can bestated with certainty is that from at least 1561 until the Municipal

1 P.R.O., Signet Office, King’s Bills (S.O.7), 79.1 143. 219-11 P.R.O., Privy Council Registers (P.C.2), 72.‘1 Ibid., Chancery, Patent Rolls (C.66), 3314, no. 1.5 The names of many of these burgesses appear in the lists of Quakers in Wiltshire

Notes and Queries.° C. Gross: The Gild Merchant.

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Corporations Act of 1835 the chief executive power of the corporationwas vested in the two guild stewards serving for a term of one year.The office was occupied by all the burgesses in turn, many serving severaltimes during a lifetime. Until 1579 the year of office began on St. Mark’sday [25 April], but in that year the day was changed to St. Mathias’[24 February] as was confirmed in the Orders and Constitutions of 1589.At first the election of guild stewards took place at a meeting of theburgesses held in the church house on the Sunday before St. Mathias’day, the nomination of the new stewards being announced to the con-gregation at evening prayer on the same day. Such a breach of theSabbath was not tolerated for long, and in 1599 an amendment to theOrders altered the day of election to the Monday following the Puri-fication [2 February], although some later minutes of election revealconsiderable variations from this day. By the early 18th century theelection day had become fixed at 2 February, the term of oflice beginningon the same day.

The Municipal Commissioners in 1835 protested that ‘the guildstewards have no municipal functions whatever to discharge beyondelecting themselves and nominating two constables’ 1. Even in the 16thand 17th centuries it cannot be pretended that the responsibilities ofthe guild stewards were commensurate with those of the officers of aborough of greater political and economic importance and with alarger measure of corporate jurisdiction. Indeed, the greater part oftheir duties was connected with the administration of the Alders andPortmarsh commons; and these duties disappeared after the inclosureof the commons in 1814. During the year of their office, however, thestewards acted on behalf of the burgesses in the conduct of all municipalbusiness within the control of the corporation: management of boroughproperty and finance, including presumably the custody of the townstock; return of writs for parliamentary elections; custody of the boroughseal; ex zficio trusteeship of certain charitable bequests. In these and in allother respects the stewards enjoyed the full dignity and authority affordedto the chief burgesses of the borough, the senior of them no doubtpresiding at meetings of the burgesses. Although an order of 1 657 suggeststhat the stewards had originally enjoyed the benefit of ‘2o sheep lease’they do not appear to have received remuneration in cash until 1648when an order was made for the payment of 6s. 8d. to each of them.Regular payments to the guild stewards do not however appear in theaccounts.

The number of burgesses who together with the two guild stewardsformed the governing body of the borough seems to have varied con-siderably. Only rarely is a complete list of burgesses recorded, and the

1 First Report of the Commissioners appointed to inquire into the Municipal Corporations . . .Appendix, Part II, 1232. [Par]. Papers H.C. 116 (1835), XXIV].

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lists of signatures appended to orders and minutes frequently include thenames of commoners who were not burgesses 1. There is, however, someindication that during the 16th and 17th centuries the number ofburgesses was probably never more than twenty, whereas in the followingcentury there seem sometimes to have been nearly twice as many.Qualification to serve is similarly undefined. Complete discretionarypower to elect a new burgess or to disburgess any of their number laywith the existing burgesses. It is therefore instructive to examine thecomposition of a typical corporation, and for this purpose the burgessesnamed in the quo warranto proceedings in 1683 may be considered 2. Ofthese 17 burgesses it is not surprising that 8 are clothiers and othersengaged in the various processes of the local woollen industry on whichthe economic life of the town so largely depended; 2 are described as‘gentlemen’ and 2 as ‘yeomen’; the remainder comprise an innkeeper,a baker, a tanner, and 2 chandlers. This marked proponderance of theindustrial and commercial interests of the town was a constant featureof earlier and later corporations. A complete list of the burgesses wouldinclude the names of several representatives of the familes of Allen,Blake, Forman, Swaddon, Noyse, and other prominent Calne familiesof the period.

Following his election a new burgess was required to attend a swearingceremony held before the steward or deputy-steward of the manorialcourt of Ogbourne St. George. Here the burgess was admitted upontaking the corporation oath and any statutory oaths which were required.From about the end of the 17th century it was the practice for the guildstewards to take the town book to Ogbourne so that the steward of thecourt could sign a certificate of admission entered in the book. Until1540 the manor of Ogbourne St. George, as a member of the honour ofWallingford, was parcel of the Duchy of Cornwall. By a statute ofthat year the honour of Wallingford was disannexed from the Duchy andits members attached to the honour of Ewelme. But the origin of theconnexion of Calne with the manor of Ogbourne, which existed at leastas early as 1520, still cannot be explained; and it is difficult to understandwhy a borough which in many respects assumed the full privileges ofcorporate status should have its burgesses sworn in the court of amanor more than 14 miles distant. However, such was the practice evenin 1835, by which time the visit to Ogbourne had become a convivialexcursion which was a heavy charge on the finances of the borough.

Several meetings of the guild stewards and burgesses were held eachyear either in the guildhall, which until 1829 was the ancient churchhouse, or on less formal occasions in the congenial surroundings of oneof the inns of the town. The meeting which became fixed at 2 February

1 e.g. 162.1 P.R.O., King’s Bench, Coram Rege Rolls (K.B. 27), 2033, m. 4.

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for the purpose of electing the new stewards has been mentioned. Ofthe other meetings the most important was that held annually on1 November. At this gathering arrangements were made for the wintergrazing of the commons, the accounts of the constables were examinedand allowed, distribution was made of the interest on the town stock topoor tradesmen of the town, and other general business was discussed.At some meetings at which the management of the commons wasdiscussed commoners who were not burgesses appear to have participatedin the proceedings, and add their signature or mark to resolutions madeat such meetings.

The Constables and TithingmenIn some respects no less important than the guild stewards were the

constables, who, although primarily charged with keeping the peacewithin the borough, had a large number of administrative duties toperform. From the Orders and Constitutions of 1589 it appears that theburgesses annually elected two of their number to serve as constables.These were sworn at the next court leet held within the borough afterMichaelmas. Between 1669 and 1673, however, the minutes of electionshow that at that time the burgesses were electing only one of the con-stables, the other being chosen by the lord of the manor of Calne. Itcannot be stated when this custom originated, or whether it was a rightregularly exercised by lords of the manor. Elections of constables arenot entered after 1673. But in 1 835 the Municipal Commissioners reportedthat one constable called the ‘borough constable’ was elected annuallyat Michaelmas by the guild stewards and burgesses, who also nominatedtwo other men from whom one was chosen by the jury of the Hundredcourt to serve as ‘town constable’. The duties of the borough constable,who seems always to have been a burgess, were actually performed byhis lesser colleague. During the greater part of the 16th and 17th cen-turies, however, there is no reason to suppose that the two constableswere not in fact sharing their responsibilities equally. The delegation ofduties explained in the Report of 1835 probably developed early in the18th century.

The duties of the constables both as officers of the peace and as thoseresponsible for the many local administrative responsibilities imposedby Tudor and Stuart legislation are far too numerous to mention here 1.In general the main evidence of the activities of the constables is to befound not in borough archives but in the records of assizes, quartersessions and other courts in which they made their presentments. Between1644 and 1677, however, a number of separate accounts of the constables

1 For a general account of the duties of constables see W. E. Tate: The Parish Chest,174 et seq.

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entered in the Guild Stewards’ Book provide interesting details of theirresponsibilities. Payments to the constables for their expenses are alsofrequently recorded in the guild stewards’ accounts, as well as notes ofmoney distributed by them to the poor. Lists of borough armour arealso entered. Much of the expenditure recorded in the constables’accounts is concerned with their duties under the statutes relating tovagrancy and poor relief, particularly the responsibility for providingassistance to travellers passing through the borough. Their expensesin attending assizes, quarter sessions, petty sessions, and monthly meetingsof the justices of the peace are recorded, as are expenses incurred on themilitia and the maintenance of law and order in the borough.

For a few years between 1655 and 1677 some accounts of the tithingmenare also entered, which relate mainly to the relief of travellers. It is notpossible, however, to learn anything of the full duties and responsibilitiesof these oflicers who seem simply to have acted as junior constables.

The Alders and PortmarshThe Alders and Portmarsh, with which so much of the Guild Stewards’

Book is concerned, were the two borough commons situated respectivelyto the west and east of the town. The guild stewards and burgesses hadfull manorial rights in these commons, and were alone responsible fortheir administration. In 1589 right of common was said to belong to‘every chief householder that doth watch and ward’, a new inhabitantbeing allowed to enjoy his ‘beast lease’ on payment of a small fee knownas an ‘income’ when exercising his right for the first time. Before theend of the 17th century the growth of the borough seems to have madeit necessary to restrict the right of common to certain ancient houses;and a list made in 1711 of those claiming a total of 14.4 beast leasesappears to have been intended to limit for all time the number of com-moners. It was possible by this time to dissociate the right of commonfrom the house to which it belonged and to lease or sell it separately.In both commons summer grazing began on 3 May when upon paymentof the necessary dues commoners were permitted to put their cattle,horses and sheep into the commons. Winter grazing began on St. Martin’sday [1 1 November], but it was only in the Portmarsh that the commonerswere allowed to winter their sheep and horses; the Alders was let for thewinter for a lump sum to the highest bidder. Regulations for the admini-stration of the commons were made from time to time by the guildstewards and burgesses, who levied fines on those acting contrary to theirorders. From these orders can be derived particulars of the continuallyvarying amounts payable for each beast and the several restrictions im-posed to prevent the abuse of the commons.

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The AccountsThe accounts which are entered in the Guild Stewards’ Book were

compiled from the bills, dockets, receipts, and other documents whichformed the actual working account of the stewards, and which werehanded in by them together with the remaining balance of cash atthe end of their year of ofiice. Some accounts record complete detailsof all individual transactions represented by these documents; otherstake the form of a simple statement of total receipts and expendituretogether with a note of the balance due to the succeeding guild stewards.The earlier accounts follow a fairly rigid pattern: a statement of ‘arrears’or ‘first receipts’, being the balance handed over by the precedingstewards; the ‘foreign receipts’ which include all items of income; the‘deductions’, giving the payments in varying degrees of detail; andfinally the ‘allowances’ or ‘remainder’ in which the balance is declared.By the middle of the 17th century the accounts are simplified by theentering of all amounts under two headings -— ‘receipts’ and ‘disburse-ments’. Complete transformation to a modern type of simple accountin two parallel columns is apparent in the accounts of the early 19th cen-tury. Roman numerals are used exclusively to express amounts of moneyin all accounts before 1579. For several years after both arabic androman numerals were used indiscriminately, but from about 1650 onlyarabic are found.

By far the largest source of borough income was the annual revenuefrom the grazing of beasts in the Alders and Portmarsh, but this regularincome was frequently supplemented by casual receipts from such itemsas the sale oftimber from the commons, gifts and loans from the burgesses,and, for a few years only, the tolls of the fair and market. Boroughexpenditure was more varied. Upkeep of hedges, ditches, gates, andpools, and the general maintenance of the Alders and Portmarsh usuallyaccounted for the largest portion of the total expenditure in each year.Maintenance of the town bridge, which was a constant source of troublein the 16th century; the purchase and repair of borough armour; thecost of the militia; expenses for administration of the poor law; charges forthe issue from the Chancery of charters and confirmations; legal expensesat Ogbourne, at quarter sessions and assizes; entertainment e enses atborough meetings: all these were all constant charges on thdziiavsourcesof the borough. ~'

The whole of the balance remaining in the hands of the retiring guildstewards was usually handed over to their successors, although in a fewcases part of the balance was put into the town stock. Of the amountof this capital sum there is no information in the accounts, which ofcourse concern only the annual transactions of the stewards. To the townstock were added several sums given as charitable bequests. Some waslent free of interest to poor tradesmen of the borough; some was lent on

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bond and the interest annually distributed to the poor; in 1635 somewas invested in land in Baydon; and in 1708 the whole of the remainingtown stock was invested in securities. After 1610 notes of the distributionof the interest money to the poor are occasionally entered in the GuildStewards’ Book; after 1695 a separate detailed account of the distributionwas entered annually.

Method of EditingAlthough the Guild Stewards Book covers the years 1561 to 1814, only

the entries to the end of 1688, a date significant in the constitutionalhistory of the borough, have been abstracted here. This treatment hasbeen dictated by considerations of cost; perhaps it may be hoped thatat a later date the remaining entries will appear in another volume inthis series. As a specimen of the complete form of a typical account thefirst entry, for 1561, is printed in full. The account for the following yearis dealt with similarly, except that the lengthy list of commoners puttingbeasts to graze in the commons is omitted. Such lists which record thenames of commoners, the number of their beasts, and the payments madeby them are entered in the accounts until 1588. To economise space thenames in these lists have been arranged in an alphabetical list of com-moners 1 which omits details of the number of beasts grazed by each personand indicates only the first and last year in which the names appear.After 1563 the remaining accounts have been abridged by the omissionof lengthy headings and other insignificant detail, though the form andsubstance of the original accounts have been retained. After the firsttwo accounts spelling has been modernised. Only words and passagesof particular significance, of particular interest, or of ambiguous inter-pretation have been retained in their original spelling; and such aredistinguished by the use of single quotation marks. Christian namesare given in a modern spelling, but surnames and place-names are leftin their original form. Roman numerals have always been convertedinto arabic; sums of money are expressed in the conventional l. s. d.notation. Particulars of account, which appear frequently in columnarform in the original document, have been printed in continuous para-graph formation. No attempt has been made to correct even the moreobvious arithmetical arrors which seem usually to be the result of faultycopying of the amounts from the vouchers and other documents fromwhich the accounts were prepared.

Although some of the minutes, resolutions, and other entries whichare not accounts were sometimes entered with the account for thesame year, more frequently they appear in chronological confusion atthe back of the volume. To reproduce this disorder would have served no

1 See p. xxrv.XIX

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useful purpose, and accordingly all entries have been arranged in twosections. The first part (nos. I——I44) consists of an arrangement inchronological order of all accounts of guild stewards, constables, andtithingmen, together with the occasional supplementary items of receiptand expenditure relating to such accounts which are found at the backof the volume. In the second part (nos. I45—22I) are collected allorders, minutes, resolutions, lists of borough armour, and other miscel-laneous memoranda. The position of all entries in the original documentis signified by a reference in square brackets to the folio on which itappears. Where necessary in entries dated earlier that 25 March in anyyear the date has been amended by the addition in square brackets ofthe historical year reckoned from 1 January.

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The year is that in which the guild stewards hogan their year of office

William Swaddon, Roger NycholasThomas Fowler, Henry GyeRichard Nycholas, John LooveWilliam Dodson, Robert NormanRobert Blaake, Henry WoodrooffeWilliam Swaddon, William Were alias BrouneWilliam Forman, Roger NycholasHenry Gye, Thomas ,BruerThomas Fowler, Edward ChambersRobert Perham, George BrayeAnthony Goddarde, William AlleyneRobert Blake, William Forrnan the elderThomas Brewer, William HeskynsThomas Fowler the elder, Henry GyeRobert Norman, William BedfordeWilliam Swaddon, Henry WhyteJohn James, William HeskynsWilliam Forman the elder, Thomas FowkesHenry Gye, Robert PerhamJohn Were alias Broune, Robert NormanJohn Curteys, William HeskynsRobert Segar alias Parsons, George BrayeHenry Gye, John DasheThomas Whyte, Richard EdwardesJohn N06, John PerhamJohn Brewar, William Bedforde the elderWilliam Forman the elder, Robert NormanWilliam Swaddon the elder, Robert Seager alias ParsonsHenry Gye, Thomas VllhyteJohn Woodrooffe, Richard EdwardesJohn Were alias Broune, Oliver Girdler

unknown

Thomas Fooukes, Thomas WhyteHenry Gye, William Bedforde the elderBenedick Allen, Robert FormanThomas Fowke, Thomas SwaddenOliver Gyrdler, Francis TwigddenJohn Noyes, John ParhamThomas W'hyte, Richard EdwardesWilliam Swadden, Robert SeagerRobert Forman, Walter Nycholas

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GUILD STEWARDS’ BOOKWilliam Forman, William BedfordeThomas Foulke, Philip SwaddenJohn Browne, Thomas Swadden

Oliver Gyrdeler, Walter Nycholas

Robert Parsons, Richard EdwardesRobert Forman, John BrownThomas Swaddon, Thomas FolkeBenedick Alleyn, Robert ParsonsPhilip Swadden, John JonesJohn Noyes, Walter NycholasJohn Were alias Browen, Nicholas GyrdelerThomas Fooke, Henry PeeresPhilip Swadden, Robert JefferyeMr. Alleyn, Robert FormanJohn Noyes, Thomas FookeWalter Nycholas, Robert JefferyWilliam Segar, Humphrey TounzendeJohn Weekes, John HannandJohn Noyes, William HarkewodeRobert Jeffery, William SeagerRobert Forman, John FormanJohn Weekes, Thomas PageJohn Noyes, William HarkewoodEdward Seager, William SeagerRobert Jeffery, John MayoRobert Forman, Benedict BrowneJohn Weeks, John NoyesWilliam Harkwood, Arthur EstmeadeThomas Page, Henry FormanEdward Seager, William Seager alias ParsonsJohn Mayo, Robert JefferyeRobert Forman, William FormanJohn Weeks, William JefferyesArthur Estmeade, William HarkewoodBenedict Browne, Walter FormanEdward Seager, William SeagerRobert Jefferye, John ParkerJohn Mayo, Henry HaswellRobert Forman, Humphrey TownsendJohn Weekes, William JefferyWilliam Harkwood, Arthur EstmeadeWalter Forman, Benjamin Browne

unknownJohn Mayo, Henry HaswellJohn Weekes, Humphrey TownsendWilliam Jeffery, Anthony PierceArthur Estmeade, Edward SeagerWalter Forman, Henry HaswellRobert Forman, John ParkerBenedict Browne, Thomas SynnettJohn hdayo,\VflHaH1JeflhryWilliam Silke, Humphrey TownsendAnthony Peirce, John PileWilliam Jeffery the elder, Arthur Estmeade

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LIST OF GUILD STEWARDS

Walter Forman, Henry HaswellRobert Forman, John ParkerBenedict Browne, William Jefferies the youngerHumphrey Townsend, William Silke

John Pile, Anthony Pearse

Arthur Estmead, John NormanWilliam Jeffery the elder, Oliver BrowneJohn Forman, Henry HaswellWalter Forman, John ParkerJohn Pile, William JefferyJohn Norman, Humphrey TownsendOliver Browne, Henry HaswellWalter Forman, Anthony PeirceJohn Parker, Robert FormanRobert Hungerford, Robert DyerWalter Norborne, Walter NicholasGeorge Henlow, William JefferyHumphrey Townsend, Thomas

Robert Dyer, Walter Forman

unknown

SwaddonRobert VVheeler, Moses Seager alias Parsons

Thomas Swaddon, Robert Wheelerunknown

Barnabas Horsington, John Landyckunknown

Stephen Blake, Roger Harding

unknown

Henry Somers, Walter Dolman

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Abeare, Aber, Abre:ElizabethRobert

Allen, Alleyn, Alleyne:BenedictMaryWilliam

Andrewes, WilliamApowell, Robert

Baker, JohnBarnes, RobertBarowe, Barrow, Barrowe, ThomasBartlett, Bartley, JohnBawden, RichardBaylye, ChristopherBearde, Berde, ThomasBeare, MargaretBeache, Beech:

NicholasWilliam

Bede, ThomasBedford, Bedforde:

JohnWilliam

Beeryman, RichardBevis, Bevys, WilliamBlaake, Blake, RobertBoldrey, ThomasBoorne, ThomasBrabant, Brabante, Brabantes:

IsaacRoger

Braker, JohnBraye:

AgnesGeorge

RichardWilliam

Brouneinge, Elbright

LIST OF COMMONERSI561-1588

Brewer, Brewere, Brewre, Bruar, ThomasBroke, ThomasBroune, Browne:

John

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157515611-1574-1 569-15881575-I5611 562-1 5831 580- 1 581

1562

1 575' 1579I588

1575-15631562-15691567-1576

15661562-15691577'1579

1577157615331581

1562- 1 5881579

1562-I56515611-1579

15631577

1577- 1 58815611--15791562-1 564

15661563- 1 5881562-15881581-1588

15771565-158115711--15771567-1575

Bryant, Bryante, ThomasBrydgman, Brygman, Burgman, WalterBucher, Boocher, JohnButler, —(blank)Butt, Robert

LIST OF COMMONERS

Byshopp, Byshoppe, Busshoppe, John

Caddle, JohnChambers:

EdwardWilliam

Chapman, Cheapman, Chepman:RichardRoger

Chevers, WilliamChylvester, ThomasClarcke, Clarke:

JohnRobert

Clyfforde, PhilipCobbeley, Cobley, Coblye, ThomasCole, JohnColle, WilliamCollymore, Collyore, Coollemorez

MaudThomas

Come, Coome, WilliamComton, Compton, RogerCooley, —(blank)Coppe, Copper:

BartholomewWilliam

Cote, Cootte, Cotte:AliceJohn alias Baker

Cowlson, JohnCurteis, John

Dashe:John—-——, the younger

Deane, Dene, WilliamDenmead, WilliamDodson, Dodsonne, WilliamDoleman, Dolman, WilliamDunckerton, Dunkertonz

JoanWilliam

Edwarde, Edwardes, RichardElbright the smithEtheredge, RichardEvans, Evance, Evence:

JohnSybil

XXV

1575-15881562-15831572-1583

15831581

1568-1583

1562-1581

1566-15681572

1570-15781576-1583

15661588

1576-157915881578

1 562-1 5691562- 1588

1575

1563-15641562

1576-157715’77'1579

1567

15621572-1578

15721574-1588

15791579

1562-15881575-15791562-1567

15781562-15701573-1588

1577-15791562-1576

1565-15881573

1 564-1588

1562-15731574

Fayrefylde, Ferfylde, JohnForman:

RobertWilliam, the elder———, the younger

Forte:AgnesRobert


Foulke, Fowke, Fowkes, ThomasFowler, Fowlere:

ClementMildredRichardThomas

Frayllinge:HumphreyWilliam

Fynche, —(blank)

Gale, Geale, WalterGawbie, Gawbye, WilliamGawen:

JohnWilliam

Goddarde, AnthonyGoldere, Goldrey, ThomasGrainger, Graunger, Graynger:

JohnWilliamthe herd

Grey, StephenGryffen, Gryffyn:

AgnesAnnesoodvJohnRobertThomasWilliam

Gunter, AlexanderGuylden, Guyldone, Gylden, Gyldon:

JohnOliverRichardWilliam

Gye:HenryJohnRichard

Gyles, ThomasGyrdler, Gyrdlere:

JohnOliver

Hannam, Hanname, JohnXXVI

157°'1574

15811563-15881562-1588

1562-15631564-15741 568-1588

157215681583

1563-1583158315831572

1562-15831562-1563

1576-15881572-1583

15691562-1568

15691562-I588

15761569-15771562-1588

15761573

1566-15881581

1562-15881568-1588

1577

1562-15831577

1572'15741562-1575

1563-15811576-1563

15811569-15731566-15761579-1588

1567-1580

Hardinge:IngramJohn

Harvarde, Harverde, WilliamHaule, RobertHaywarde, Heywarde, AgnesHellyer, GilesHeskyns, WilliamHobbs:

RalphWilliam

Horte, ThomasHosyar, RalphHulcote, —(blank)

Ilse, Edmond

LIST OF COMMONERS

Hannolde, Hanolde, Hanowlde, JohnI-Iarckwood, William

1562-15881579- 1 588

1564-15671562-15631569-1579

15881562-15671564-15881564-1588

1575-15631575158815881577

I572Ilsley, Ilslye, Richard 1 565-1576

James, John 1 562- 1 583Jeffery:

JohnRobert

Jevens, JohnJones :

FeyJohn--, baflflf———, surgeonThomas

Kengelowe, OliverKynsecke, Kynssicke, Agnes

Ladd, Ladde:EdwardJohn, carpenter

LamborneJohnRobert

Lanfyer, RogerLongez

MargeryThomasWilliam

Loove, Love:JohnMargaret

Marchaunte, RogerMasye, HenryMathewe, ThomasMellerde, William

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157315791563

1563- 1 5661 562-1588

15791576-15791562-1572

15621563-1568

1581-15881576-1588

1 579- 15881574-15631575-15771567- 1 5691563-15691562- 1 569

1563-15771567-15691562-1565

157215781575

GUILD STEWARDS’ BooxMelton, AnnMontene, Mountayne:

John—-, the elder

Mountegew, Mountegue, JohnMychell:

AnnEdward

Myler, Myllarde, Myllare, Myller:FrancisWalter

Myles, —(blank)

Nicholas, Nycholas:AgnesAlice, widowAnnJohn——, tailorKatherineRichardRobertRogerThomasWilliam—(blank), smith

Noble, JohnNorman, RobertNorrys, WilliamNorton, ValentineNoyes, Noes, John

Ocford, Ocforde, Ockforde:BartholomewGeorgeRichardThomas

Odye, JohnOllyffe, Olyffe:

RichardThomas

Olyver, George

Packer:NicholasRichard

Page, WilliamParham, Parhame, Parrome, Perham, Perhame:

John, butcherRobert

Parsons, RobertPearce, Pears, Pers, Perse:

JohnRichard

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1575

1573-15631575

1578- 1588

I5681562-1566

1562-156815621577

1565-15751569-15631567-15761562-15881562-1564

15721561-15791561-15731562-15811562-1581

15731583

1577-15811562-15881562-1570157°-15711575-1588

1563-15761567-15731562-1576

15791563-1580

1564-15881576-1581

1588

1578-15881577-15761555-15731573-15881562-15831581-1583

15741567-1588

LIST OF COMMONERS

Phillyps:RobertThomas

Pollerd, Powlarde, JohnPontynge, JohnPowell, RobertPrater, RobertPullen, John

Quarrell, John

Rawlyns, ThomasRede:

Johnwidow

Reve, RichardRich, Ryche:

PhilipWilliam

Robenson, RichardRussell:

Alice, widowRobert

Sampford, AlexanderSawyere, JamesScote, JohnSegar, RobertSelman:

JohnRichardWilliam

Sevacre, EdithSley, Slye, WilliamSmalwell:

JohnRobertWalter

Smarte, WilliamSmyth, Smythe:

RogerThomas

Sommers, WilliamSparke, Sparkes, WilliamStockes, Stokes, JohnStronge, JohnStroten, Strotten:

DavithJohnKatherineWilliam

Suckett:HenryWilliam

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1569-15811573

1562-15631580

1562-15671581

1583-1588

1563-1565

1574-

1588158815631562

1562-15651579

1574-15631562-1573

1588156215671581

1562-15731562-1581

15781564

1562-1564

1563-15651563

1563-15671565

1562-15791577-15611562-15631562-15681574-15881562-1579

15621566-15791563-15681576-15771562-15661567-1568

GUILD STEWARDS’ BOOKSuter:

AgnesJohn

Swaddon, WilliamSylcke, Sylke:

JohnThomas

Synett, Synett, Roger

Taylor, TayllorzJohnWilliam

Tayte, Teyte, JohnToggell, ThomasTownsende, WilliamTyler, Tylere, CharlesTynne, Tynnye:

EdithJohnThomas

Walker:JohnRichardWilliam

Watkyns, HenryWayllande, Waylonde, Weylonde:

IiughVVflhan1

VVeare, VVere:JohnRichardWilliam

VVebbe:JarnesWilliam

Weekes, WilliamWelsted:

(IeorgeIsaacJohnhdargaretWilliam

Westbee, Westbye, AndrewVVhood, VVhoode:

(leorgeThomas

Whore, ThomasWhyte, Whytte:

IienryThomas

Whythorse, RichardXXX

1565-15791579

1562-1583

1562-15771578

1563-1566

1562-15641581-15881562-1565

15731567-15681562-1583

1574157°'1573

1569

1562-15661566-1588

15621583

1573-15741562-1577

1576-15791576-15801564-1572

15791581-1588

15641581

1576-15881574-15751569-15791562-15681575-1588

1564-157315631583

1569-15781576-15631576-1563

LIST OF COMMONERS

Wicltwarde, Wyckwar, Wyckwarde, Wycltwarre:Alice widowJohnRobert

Wodroofe, Woodroffe, WoodrooffeHenryJohn

Wooder, ThomasWoodwarde, ThomasWyate, Wyatt, ThomasWythye, John

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15771577-15631562-15881574-1563

HEARTH TAX RETURN, I662

The many personal names which occur in the Guild Stewards’ Bookare confined in general to three classifications of the population of theborough and its surrounding districts: the burgesses, the commoners, andthose employed regularly or casually by the guild stewards. For oneyear at least this rather restricted picture of the town population maybe supplemented by a document which is preserved in the Public RecordOffice 1. In 1662 a tax was imposed 1 of 2s. a year payable half-yearlyon every hearth or stove by the occupier of each dwelling-house. Personspaying no church or poor rate were exempt; certain other poor peoplecould be certified as unable to pay by the minister, churchwardens, andoverseers of the poor. For Wiltshire there exists a portion of the Returnfor the first assessment of the hearth tax at Michaelmas 1662. It is muchdecayed, but that part which relates to Calne is almost complete andonly partly illegible, and it has therefore been decided to print theReturn for the borough in this volume. This may be taken not onlyto contain a fairly complete list of the occupiers of all houses in theborough not exempt from the tax, but also to some extent to indicatetheir relative prosperity.

Calne Borough

Benedict Browne gentleman, [P]; William Forman, 4; KatherineForman widow, [3]; John Tayler, 2; Luke May, 2; John Townsend, 9;Robert Huskins, 2; John Seller, 2; Richard Okeford, 1; John Saunders,1; Mathew Huskins, 3; Samuel [? Cocke], 2; Thomas Tayler, 4; RobertLooker, 1; William Hule, 3; Richard Hule, 2; Arthur Eastmead, 3;Barnabas Horsington, 2; Roger Norman, 4;John Jones brasier, 2; ThomasPeters, 2; Robert Parsons baker, 4; Solomon Tyler, 2; ——[blank] Clarkewidow, 5; John Tibbold, 3; Joan Lundicke widow, 2; Henry Tucker,2; Anthony Peirce, 3; Anthony Smith, 4; John Carter, 4; John Poulton,2; Robert Bull, 5; Richard Seager linendraper, 5; Thomas Barret, 6;

1 P.R.O. Exchequer, King’s Remembrancer, Subsidy Rolls (E. 179), 259, 29,part 2, m. 58.

1 By statute 14 Car. II, c. 10. It was abolished in 1689 by statute 1 Wm. and Mary,c. 10. For a detailed account of the administration of the hearth tax see C. A. F.Meeking’s Introduction to Surrey Hearth Tax, 1664, Surrey Record Society, vol. XVII(1946)-

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HEARTH TAX RETURN, 1662Thomas Rily, 4; John Phrephence, 5; Thomas Clarke, 3; James Bartlett,7; Robert Dyer, 4; John Norman, 1 1; Richard Little, 4; John Mayo, 4;William Silke, 3; William Nicholas butcher, 2; John Jefferyes, 3; PeterBird, 8; John Pile, 4; Mathew Smith, 6; Edward Ladd, 3; BenjaminNorrington, 3; Roger Seager alias Parsons, 3; Humphrey Townsend, 4;Henry Smith gentleman, 2; Mary Norborne widow, 12; Robert Weekes,. . . .; .. . . Brook . . . .; . . . . Nicholas, . . . .; William Cloud, 2;. . . . [P Prinell], 4; John Sommers the elder, 2; Robert Duck, 2; WilliamJames, 3; Robert Wheeler, 2; Henry Beare, 2; John Elliott, 3; JohnParker, 7; William Pillis, 3; Henry Huswell, 7; —[blank] Ladd widow, 3;Robert Keey, 12; John Gent, 2; John Watts, 4; Edward Mortimer, 8;John Scott tanner, 2; Thomas Page tanner, 2; John Clothier, 4; JohnFranklin, 4; Edward Parker, 3; George Forman, 6; Israel Noyes, 3; PeterTidcombe, 2; Charles Perkin, 2; Edward Seager, 2; John Parsons theyounger, 2; Arthur Robence, 3; Thomas Sinnatt, 3; Richard Clarke, 2;Thomas James, 1; William Richman, 4; Mathew Swayne, 3; WilliamBrooke, 2; Humphrey Barnett, 2; Christopher Guly, 2; Bridges Leader, 3;Margery Hicks widow, 1; Sir George Hungerford, 4; George Loveesquire, 5; Thomas Hunt clerk, 3; John Tomkins, 3; Thomas Leach, 2;-—[blank] Piett, 3; John Holly, 2; Joan Pearse, 3; William James, 3;John Morrell, 3; Robert Tayler, . . . .; Mr. Staples ‘for Stiles his house’, 3;William Huskins, 1.

[Total] 430-—[blank] Browne g bl

co a eWalter Forman HS‘ S

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GUILD STEWARDS BOOK OFTHE BOROUGH OF CALNE

Accounts[1r.] Calne Booroughe. The booke of thaccomptes of the Burges Stuardes

there, and newlye drawen owte and regestred by Phyllippe Ryche clerckethe fifthe daye of Maye Anna Domini 1584 and in the 26th yere of theraigne of owre Soveraigne Elyzabeth, by the grace of God Quene ofEnglande, Fraunce, and Irelande, Defender of the Faithe, etc. asfolloweth.

11561/2 [1561]. And jjwrste the accomptes of Willyam Swaddon and

Roger Nycholas burges stuardes there Anno Domini 1561 for one wholeyere ended Anno Domini I562.

Tharrerages. Tharrerages for this yere was nothinge . . . nihil.The receyptes for the sommer lease. The saide stuardes have received and

gathered on the thurde daye of Maye anno predicto 1561 at the Alders gatefor the cattall of the saide boorough there taken yn the soom of 53s. 4d.

Summa . . . 53s. 4d.Receiptes for the wynter lease. Received for the winter leaze of the Alders

of John Nicholas thelder, 13s. 4d. Item received of William Norrys forthe wynter of Portemarshe leaze, 40s.

Summa . . . 53s. 4d.The soome of the whole receiptes is 5l. 6s. 8d.

The deductyons. Deducted and leyed owte in forren paymentes inrepayreinge of the saide commons as in the partyculers thereof appeareth,3!. 3s. 4d.

Soe all thinges deducted and allowed they owe 43s. 4d. which theyhave delyvered into the handes of Thomas Fowler thelder and HenryGye burgess stuardes for this yere 1562.

The partyculers. The partyculers of the cattal taken into the commonsaforesaid and of whome as followeth 1.

Willyam Alleyn gentleman, 3 bullockes; Robert Blake gentleman, 3;

1 The beasts listed here are all kine with the exception of the three bullocks ofWifliam Alleyn.

I


Edwarde Mychell, 3; Richarde Nycholas, 3; John Nycolas, 3; WillyamDodson, 3; Willyam Bedforde, 1; Henrye Gye, 2; Willyam Swaddon, 3;Thomas Fouler, 3; [1v.] Willyam Barrette, 1; Willyam Sommers, 2;John Jones, 3; John Stronge, 3; Thomas Nycholas, 2; John Selman, 3;John Bruar, 1 ;John Braker, 3; Thomas Collymor, 3; Phillyppe Ryche, 3;Ignarum Hardinge, 2; mother Heywarde, 3; Thomas Gryfen, 1; HenrySuckett, 1; Davye Stroten, 2; Charles Tyler, 3; Agnes Gryfen, 2; RobertAber, 3; John Love, 2; John James, I; Richarde Bawden, 3; RoberteNycholas, 2; Willyam Norrys, 3; Roger Brabante, 3; Robert Russell, 2;Roger Nycholas, 3; Thomas Wyatt, 2; Joane Miller, 1; Willyam Dunker-ton, 1; Walter Gale, 1; William Stye, 1; William Guyldon, 3; WillyamCheverton, 2; Willyam Byges, 1; John Duifylde, 3; John Walker, 3;Willyam Sparke, 1; Richarde Etherage, I; John Barley, 3; RobertWrene, 3; John Gyldon, 2; Willyam Waylonde, 3; [2r.] Thomas Bearde,1; Agnes Forte, 3; Thomas Cobley, 1; Willyam Longe, 3; WillyamGalbye, 2; John Cole, 2; Willyam Forman, 3; John Teyet, 2; JohnCaddell, 3; Henrye Wodroffe, 3; Fey Jones, 1; Willyam Welstede, 1;Thomas Shomaker, 2; Robert Norman, 3; Robert Perham, 2; JoaneHannolde, 2; Walter Brydgman, 3 ;Joan Cole, 1; Richarde Okeforde, 3;John Sylke, 3; Willyam Bevys, 2; James Fawer, 1; FrancesMylerde, 2.

Sumrna totallis . . . 53s. 4d. 1

The deductyons and paymentes leyed owte by the saide stuardes withintheyr aforesaide yere as followeth. 1561.

For owre expences at Ogborne cowrte, 4.1.; to Penbroke for 13 dayeswoorcke in mendynge of the hedges and castynge of the Porte Marsheand the Alders pooles, 9d. a daye, 9s. 9d.; [2v.] paide to Smarte for twooedayes woorcke abowte the poole in Porte Marshe, 18d.; paid to WalterSmalwell for mendinge of Porte gate, 4%d.; paide to William Welstedefor mendinge of the twystes of the Marshe gate, 2d.; paide to JohnBartlett for mendinge of the towne bridge, 4d.; paid to John Russell fornayles, 21§d.; paid to Busshope for 600 plantes, 2s.; paide to John Sylkeand Walter Brydgeman for makeinge of 42 logge of hedge, 14s.; paideto Willyam Chepnam and Richard Beare for makinge of 71 louge ofhedge, 23s. 8d.; paide to them for fyllinge of fryethe to healpe make thehedge and for earneste, 2od.; paide to John Walker for draweinge offrythe to Chepnam and Beare to helpe make the hedge, 2s.; paid to JohnSylke and Walter Brydgman for makinge of the dyche at the MarcheGate, 2s. 4d.; paid to William Welstede for a staple and a locke for thepounde gate in the Alderes, 12d.; paid for a quyer of paper, 4d.

Surnrna totallis . . . 3l. 3s. 4d.

1 The charge was 4d. per beast.2

ACCOUNTS

Soe there remayneth all thinges deducted and accompted 4.2:. rod.and delyvered ynto thandes of Thomas Fowler and Henrye Gye theburges stuardes for this yere chosen, Anna Domini 1562.

E! sic quieti sun!P. Ryche, I 562.

21562/3 [1562]. Ca!ne. The accomptes of Thomas Fowler and Henrye

Gye, burges stuardes there from the daye of St. Marcke yn the fowerthyere of the raigne of owre Soveraigne Ladie Elyzabeth etc. I 562 untothe same daye of Saynte Marcke the Evangelyst in the fyfthe yere of theraigne of owre sayde Soveraigne Ladie Anna Domini I563.

Tharrerages. In primis received of Willyam Swaddon and Roger Nicholasas appeareth yn the foote of their accompte laste made and examyned,42:. rod.

Summa . . . 4.25. rod.[3r.] Forrqyne recqyptes. Of the proffettes of Portemarshe and the Alders

for the soomers leaze, 3!.; of and for the wynter leaze of Portemarshe,22:. 2d. Soome 4!. 2s. 20!.

Item receyved of sundrye persons for goeynge of their ploughes overthe Alders with carryage of wood owte of Coome Grove as appeareth,2:. 3d. Summa . . . 2:. 3d.

The summe of the whole receyptes are 6!. 75. 3d. whereof leyed owtein forreyn payementes and necessarye expences as yn a byll of accomptetherof made and examyned more playnelye appeareth, 3!. 18:. 3d.

Summa . . . 3!. 18:. 30!.T!za!!00waunces. The sum of the alloowaunces ys 3!. 18:. 30!. and soe

they owethe 4.9:. which they have paide unto Richarde Nycholas thelderand John Loove thelder nowe guyld stuardes for this yere chosen 1563.

E! sic quieti sunt.It ys to bee noted that the saide Richarde Nycholas had the wynter

leaze of thawlders withe the condycent of the burgesyes there yn con-syderacion of tenne shyllinges which the burgesies owed unto hym forhis chardges yn the highe Cowrte Parlyament yn full contentation ofall suche chardges that was due unto the sayde Richarde.

P. Ryche, 1563.[3v.] Here followeth the partyculers of the said accomptes of the

sommer lease for the cattall goeinge in the Alders and Portmarsh I 562,[4.r.] Summa... 3!.

[4.v.] Receyved for the wynter lease of the Marshe for shepe and horsebeastes withe kyne, and as it followeth, 1562 . . . . . 1

1 From this year hence the names of commoners grazing cattle in the commonsare abstracted in the Table on p. xxlv.

3

01111.1) srawanns’ BOOKReceved of William Colmane towarde the makynge of the bownddes

in the Marche, 2:. Summa . . . 21:. 104.

What have benn leyed owte yn necessarye expences yn this yere 1562by the sayde Thomas Fowler and Henry Gye as followethe.

Leyed owte at Ogborne cowrte, 2:.; paid to Richarde Beare for onedayes hedginge in the Marshe, 64.; paid to Roger Brabantes for twoedayes hedgeinge the same tyme, 104.; paid to Robert Davys for fouredayes worcke uppon the newe waterynge poolle in the Marche, 3:. 24.;[5r.] to Richard Bere for 4 dayes worcke on the same waterynge poolle,3:. 24.; paid to Morgayne Shepperde for foure dayes worcke upon thesame waterynge poolle, 3:. 24.; paid to Roger Brabant for three dayesworcke upon the same wateringe poolle, 2:.; paid to William Somers fortwoo dayes worcke upon the same waterynge poolle; 194.; paid toThresshere for twoo dayes worcke upon the same waterynge poolle, 164.;paid to Rycherde Heller for three dayes worcke upon the same poolle,2:. 44.; paid to John Normaayne for three dayes worck upon the samepoolle, 2:. 34.; paid to Davith Hiller for three dayes worck upon thesame poolle, 2:. 34.; paid to Edwarde Wethered for foure dayes worckeupon the same poolle, 3:.; paide to Morgayne Shepperde for one dayesworcke upon the same wateringe poolle, 94.; paid to John Stronge forthe mendynge of the Marche gate, 44.; delivered to 6 men the whichwente forthe into the Quenes warres into France, 2:.; paid at the Devisefor Mr. Alen, 1\»Ir. Robert Blake, John Love and Thomas Fowleresdynere, 214.; paid to the shrewe for the sealynge of our indenture, 4_:.paid for the heyre of one horse for Mr. Alen to ryde unto the shrewe, 2:.;paid for his costes thythere and home agayne, 4.:. 64.; paid for threehundred and a halfe of planttes, 144.; paid for the hedginge and dychingeof 52 luggues upon Beversbrocke, 17:. 4.4.; paid to Morgayne Shepperdeand to Roger Brabantt for 31 luggues of diche and hedge makyng in theMarche upon Powteneys grownde of Chrell, 10:. 44.; paid to WilliamColmane for one dayes hyre of his plowgh to drawe Rowe to the samehedge, 4.:.; paid to Morgayne Shepparde for the makinge of 7 lugguesof dech and hedge in the Alders, 2:. 44.; paid to William Welstede forthe makinge of eyrones for the Marche gate, 124. Summa . . . 3!. 18:. 34.

[5v.] What the saide stuardes hathe receyved of sundrye persons forgoeinge of their ploughes over the Aulders whose names followe.

John Pope of Bysshoppes Cannynges, 44.; William Edwardes of thesame Cannynges, 4.4.; Thomas Smythe of the same Cannynges, 44.;_]ohnAnnattes of the same Cannynges, 34.; john Hyscoxe of Calston, 44.; JohnGlye of Cheryell, 14.; Walter Stapulforde of Cheryell, 14.; AmbrosePontyng of Cheryell, 14.; John Powtheney of Cheryell, 14.; John Parkerof Cheryell, [Hank]; William Dawngerfyld of Cheryell, 14.; JohnCraneche of Cheryell, 14.; William Fernell of Cheryell, 14.; W'alterBrowne of Cheryell, 14. Summa . . . 2:. 34.

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Note that on the 15th daye of May Anno Domini 1562 and yn the fyvethyere of the raigne of owre Soveraigne Ladye Elyzabeth etc., came oneThomas Clercke of Stretleye in the countie of Bark’ husbandman tochallenge tooe strayers cowltes of the cowllers of baye and lyte heare thatwere taken strayers in Calne in the countye of Wiltshire within thebooroughe there on the 6th daye of Apryll laste paste by Thomas Fowlerand Henrye Gye yeld stuardes of Calne aforesaide; and the saide ThomasClarcke bryngeth to testefye with him that the saide cowltes are hisowne good Richarde Hygges, Leonarde Warde, John Daye, and EdwardeWelmote, and payeth for the vervage of the same cowtes, 44. and weredelyvered to the said Thomas Clarcke by the saide Thomas Fowler andHenrye Gye the aforesaide 15th daye of Maye in the presentes of RoberteBlacke gentleman, Robert Norman, William Were, Roger Nycholas,John Loove burgesses there and Richarde Etherredge with others.

3[6r.] 1563/4 [1563]. The accounts of Richard Nycholas the elder and

John Loove the elder burgess stewards.Arrear:. From Thomas Fowler and Henry Gye, 2!. 9:.Foreign receipt:. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portmarsh,

2!. 16:. 44. ; for the winter lease of Portmarsh, 1!. 7:. 84.; for the winterlease of the Alders from Master Robert Blake, 13:. 44. ; from John Caddlefor wood, 7:. 4.4.; from Anthony Hales for a trespass in the Alders, 64.;from the town chest, 16:. Sum . . . 6!. 2:.

Sum of the whole receipts, 8!. 11:.Foreign pa_yment:. In foreign payments and necessary expenses as below,

5!. 18:. 64.A!!owance:. The sum of the allowances is 5!. 18:. 64. and so they owe

2!. 12:. 64. whereof they have paid to William Dodson and RobertNorman burgess stewards for 1 564/5, 2!. 5:.; and 7:. 64. is ‘to bee receyvedas in a dockett thereof made more playnelie appeareth’.

P. Ryche, 1 564.[6v.-70.]. Receipts for the summer lease of the Alders and Portmarsh,

2!. 16:. 44.; for the winter lease of Portmarsh, 1!. 7:. 84.; from MasterRobert [Blake] for the winter lease of the Alders, 13:. 44.

Receipts for the sale of wood in the Alders.John Braker, 3 ‘bruses’, 45.; John Q_uarell, 3 ‘bruses’, 3:. 44.; Roger

Brabantes, ‘the chypes of three tres’, 8:.; William Ryche, ‘tooe browseswith the chippes of the same and one litle scrube’, 4;. 44.; [8r.] ThomasBruer, ‘2 brouses wythe the chippes of the same’, 5:. 44.; Thomas Fowler,3 ‘brouses’, 5:.; William Welsteed, 4 ‘brouses’, 5:.; Thomas Payne,1 ‘brouse’, 1:. 84.; William Swaddon, 3 ‘browses’, 3:. 84.; Merycke

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GUILD STEWARDS’ BOOKThomas, 3 ‘browses’, 4.:. 44.; Henry Gye, 3 ‘brouses’, 3:. 44.; WilliamGalbye, 1 ‘brouse’, 1:. 84.; Christian Playter, ‘one toppe’, 84.; WilliamSomers, 1 ‘brouse’, 2:. Sum . . . 2!. 12:. 44.

Laid out in necessary expenses.To Morgan Shepeherde for mending the gate and hedge, 84.; for

charges at Ogbourne court, 6:. 44. ; to William Welstede for 2 locks forthe pounds, 1:. 64.; to Thomas Saweyer for 7 days’ work in the Marshat the pool, 5:. 104.; to Thomas Glover for 7 days’ work in the Marsh,5:. 104.; to John Bartlye for one day’s work hewing the posts for the pooland rails for the pound, 104.; to Morgan Shepeherde for 2 days’ work inthe Marsh at the pool, 1:. 64.; to William Colman and Roger Sygnetfor carrying 12 loads of stones, 8:.; to Morgan Shepeherde for 2 days’work at the pool in the Alders, 1:. 84.; to Thomas Saweyer for 2 days’work at the pool in the Alders, 1:. 84.; to John Sylke for diking andplanting the hedge at the gate, for felling 4 trees in the Alders, and formending the hedge, 4:. 84.; laid out of the stock for setting out the soldiersto Newehaven, 2!. 1:.; to John Danyell for drawing timber to the sawpit, 1:. 84.; to John Stronge for building the house in the Alders, 1!. 6:. 84.;to Thomas Weale in part payment for sawing timber, 6:. 84.; for chargesat Ogbourne court 22 April, 4:. Sum . . . 5!. 18:. 64.

4[8o.] 1564/5 [1564]. The accounts of William Dodson and Robert

Norman guild stewards.Arrears. From Richard Nycholas and John Love the elder, 5!. 4:. 104.Foreign receipt:. The profits ofPortemarsh and the Alders for the summer

lease, 2!. 18:. ; for the winter lease ofPortemarsh and the Alders, 1!. 14:. 54. ;for wood sold from the commons, 1!. 5:. 104. Sum . . . 5!. 18:. 34.

Sum of the whole receipts 11!. 3:. 14.Foreign payments. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 6!. 2:. 24.A!!owance:. The sum of the allowances is 6!. 2:. 24. and so they owe

5!. o:.114. which was paid to Robert Blaake gentleman and HenryWoodrowe.

Receipts for the summer lease of the Portemarsh and the Alders,3 May 1564 [gr.], 2!. 18:.

Receipts from the sale of wood.William Bedforde, a lop of a tree, 3:. 44. ; John Taylor, 2 ‘shrudes’,

3:.44.; Francis Myllarde, 2 shrouds, 4:.84.; John Sylke, 2 shrouds,1:. 104.; Richard Nycholas, the ends of the pieces left of the bridge, 104.;the same, one post, 44.; the same, for chips, 64.; the same, for chips of5 trees, 1:. 84.; Charles Tyler, 4 planks, 1:. 104. ; William Norris, a post,64.; [go.] Thomas Bearde, a post, 44.; William — [blank] the younger,3 planks, 84.; John Loove, a post and a plank, 1:.; Robert Norman,

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2 planks, 1:. 44.; John Barlett, the chips of 4 trees, 2:.; the same, thetop of a tree, 1:. 84. Sum . . . 1!. 5:. 104.

Receipts of the winter lease of Portemarsh, 1! 14:. 54.

Deductions and expenses.To Thomas Wayle for sawing, 5:.; to Mistress Blake for a load of

straw, 4.:.; for 1 50 board nails and 300 lath nails, 1:. 34.; to Roger Braban-tes for mending the Marsh gates, 24.; to Thomas Cobley for ‘breddingeof the Alders and for yelmeinge of thatche’, 2:. 44. ; to Graunger andHatherrell for loading straw, 44. ; to William Guylden for a load ofrods, 1:. 84.; to John Wilcoxe for carriage of the same rods, 1:. 84.; toGeorge Whopper for making laths and for lathing a house in the Alders,2:.; to Mistress Blake for another load of straw, 4:.; for paper, 14.; toFrancis Myllerd for 2 days’ thatching, 200 spikes, and a load of bindingrods, 2:. 14.; [1or.] to Graunger and his wife for 2 days’ yelming andsewing thatch at the Alders, 2:. 44.; to William Welsted for hooks andtwists for the doors of the house in the Alders, 1:. ; to Francis Myllar forthatching and for spikes, 1:. 24.; for carrying 4. loads of stones fromMunckhill, 3:. 44.; toJohn Tayler for 1% day’s work to underpin the housein the Alders, 1:. 64.; to Pears for 1% day’s work in the Alders, 1:. 24.;to Henry Mascye for carrying 4 loads of timber for the bridge from theAlders, 4:. 84.; to the clerk of the peaces’s man for staying of process, 2:.;to Welstede for a lock and a ‘snytesbyll’, 1:.; to Mountayne for fellingand kibbling trees in the Marsh, 2:. 104.; to Walter Burgeman for 6 days’work in the pool in the 1\/Iarsh, 4:.; to Sylke for 5 days’ work in the saidpool, — [blank]; to Henry Mascye for carrying 5 loads of timber from theMarsh, 5:.; to Mountayne for 3 days’ work at the said pool, 2:.; to RobertHatherrell for 4 days’ work there, 2:. 84.; to Walter Burge for 4 days’work there, 2:. 84.; to Sylcke for 2 days’ work there, 2:.; to Mountaynefor 2 days’ work at the bridge, 1:. 44.; to Hyller for one day at the pool,84.; for 1% day’s work with a plough for drawing timber to the said pool,4:.; for the Alders gate, 3:. 4.4.; for the fine of the town for an indictmentconcerning the town bridge, 5:.; to the clerk of the peace for his fee, 2:.;for the dinners of William Dodson, William Forman, and John Loove,1:. 64.; for horse meat, 34.; to Mountayne, Walter Burge and RobertHatherell, for 6 days at the pools in the Marsh and the Alders, 4.:. each;to Sylcke for one day’s work there, 84.; to Welsted for 2 clamps of iron,1 04.; to Henry Bartlett for making the bridge in the town, 1 9.9.; to ThomasCobley for seeing to the Marsh in winter time, 1:.; to Thomas Griffynfor felling and kibbling a tree in the Alders, 44.; to Thomas Cobley for‘the pynninge and makeinge of a strayer’ in the Marsh, 34.; to ThomasKyllinge for ‘the cryeinge of the same colte’, 1 4.; to Hatherrell for 4 days’hedging in the Marsh, 2:. 84. Sum . . . 6!. 2:. 24.

P. Ryche, 1565.

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5[1oo.] 1565/6 [1565.]. The accounts of Robert Blaake gentleman and

Henry Woodrooffe burgess stewards.

Arrears. From William Dodson and Robert Norman, 5!. os. 114.

Foreign receipts. The profits of Portemarsh and the Alders for thesummer lease, 2!.1os.84.; for the winter lease of the commons, 1!.17s.1 14.;from William Dodson for a stray colt, 3:. Sum . . . 4!. 1 1:. 74.

The sum of the whole receipts 9!. 12:. 64.Foreign payments. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 3!. 1 7:. 1 04.Allowanees. The sum of the allowances is 3!. 17:. 104.; and so they owe

5!. 14:. 84., which was paid to William Swadden and William Werealias Broune.

Received for cattle in the Portemarsh 3 May 1565, [11r.] 2!. 10:. 84.;for horse beasts taken into Portemarsh, 13:. 84.; for horses taken in theAlders before St. Martin’s day [1 1 Nov.], 12:.; [1 121.] for cattle and sheepin the Portemarsh after St. Martin’s day, 14:. 54.

Payments by Robert Blake and Henry Woodrooffe.Expenses at Oggborne court, 4.:.; to the ‘kynge of harroldes for the

brobatyon of the armes of owre boorroughe at the Devysez’ 1, 1!. 5:.; forexpenses there, 4.:.; to Edward Goldsmyth of Marlebooroughe for thenew engraving of the seal, 12:.; to Thomas Cobley for mending thegates and for hedging, 64.; to William Welsted for making 2 pikes forthe constables’ staves, 84.; for 2 black staves for the constables, 1:. 84.;to William Welsted for the gemmals, staples and lock for the stocks,4.:. 44.; for the justices’ dinner at Mr. Fynamor’s, 2:.; to Mr. Lusomeour schoolmaster for defending our charter at the lawday kept byMr. Curteiss, 2:. 64.; for a quart and a half of sack for the justices’dinner, 94.; to Thomas Mathewe for hedging, grafting, and ditchingin the Portemarsh, 3:. 44. Sum . . . 3!. os. 94.

Payments by Henry Wodroffe.To Teyte for nails and ‘snytebeles’ for the Portemarsh and Alders

gates, 94.; to Thomas Cobley for two rails, 44.; for the timber for thestocks, 3:.; to Bearde for making the stocks, 1:. 104. Sum . . . 5:. 1 14.

To William Forman for making up the Q_ueen’s money, 6s. 84.; toHenry Gye, 1:. 04.; to Thomas Cobley, 1:. 04.; to Robert Hatherrellof the Alders for 3 days’ work at the pool there, 1:. 64. Sum . . . 10:. 24.

Sum total 3!. 17:. 104.P. Ryche, 1566.

1 The visitation of 1565 when the arms ‘belonginge and apperteynynge to thethe Guylde and stewards of the towne and borough of Calne and Burgesses of the saidtowne and borough’ were ratified.

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ACCOUNTS

6[12r.] I 566/7 [1566]. The accounts of William Swaddon and William

Were a!ias Broune burgess stewards.Arrears. From Robert Blaake gentleman and Henry Woodroffe,

5!. 14:. 84.Foreign receipts. The profits of the Alders and Portemarsh for the summer

lease, 2!. 7:. 44.; for the winter lease of the said commons, 2!. 12:. 44.;given by the town towards the confirmation of the charter, 4:.; fromElbright Browneynge in part payment for his freedom, 3:.; for a coltin the Marsh, 34.; for shrouds sold in both commons, 4!. 8:. 44.

Sum . . . 9!. 15:. 74.Sum of all receipts 15!. 10:. 34.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses 13!. 13:. 64.Allowanoes. The sum of the allowances is 13!. 13:. 64. and so they owe

1!. 16:. 94. which was paid to William Forman the elder and RogerNicholas. 7

Receipts from cattle in Portemarsh 3 May, 1566, [12o.] 2!. 7:. 44.Money given by the inhabitants towards the confirmation of the

charter. John Bartlett, 44.; Henry Suckett, 44.; Walter Burgeman, 44.;John Dashe, 24.; John Gyrdler, 34.; Michael Beeryman, 34.; WilliamScott, 24.; [1 31.] William Heskyns, 44.; George Ockforde, 24.; JohnSylke, 24.; Giles Hellyer, 44.; Francis Myller, 24.; John Clarck aliasWyckwar, 44.; Charles Tyler, 1:. Sum . . . 4:. 44.

Receipts from wood sold in the Alders.William Gryfiyn, 2 1, 4:.; William Welsted, 1, 4:.; William Bedforde,

3, 5:. ;William Page, 3, 7:. 64.; John Wyckwarr, 4, 7:.; IngramHardinge, a dead tree, 1:. 64.; John Sylke, 2, 3:.44.; Giles Hellyer, 1,3:. 44.; Michael Beeryman and William Tounsend, 2, 6:. 84.; FrancisMyller, 1, 3:. 44.; Richard Nicholas, 2, 7:.; John James, 2, 5:.; [John]Gyrdler, 2, 3:. 84.; — [blank] Coryor, a dead tree, 2:.; William Heskyns,2, 6:.; William Deane, 2, 4:. 84.; Thomas Nycholas, 2, 4:. ;JohnGyldon, 1, 2:. 84.; Mr. Claye, 2, 4:. 84.; William Bevys, I, 2:. 44.

Sum . . . 8:. 44.Receipts for the winter lease of Portmarsh. Horse beasts, 13:.; kine,

2:.; [13o.] sheep 1!. 4:. Sum . . . 1!. 19:.Payments by William Swaddon.At Ogbourne court for expenses, 2:.; for a quire of paper for Mr. Ryche

to copy out the charter, 44.; to Bevis for mending the Marsh bounds, 5:.;to John Stronge for mending the gate and for timber, 44.; to Burgmanand Payne for digging stones for the Marsh pools, 1:. 104.; to Mr. Blake’sman for carrying stones to the Marsh, 4:. 64.; to Mr. Allen when he

1 The figures in this paragraph represent the number of shrouds sold.

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went to London about the town business, 13:. 44.; for confirming thecharter, 2!. 6:. 14.; to Bevis forsteaning the Marsh pools, 5:.; to Bevisfor keeping the herd out of Castlefield, 6:.; to Mr. Allen for his lastpayment about the town business, 13:. 44.; to William Welstede for alock for the Marsh pound, 104.; to Mr. Lyngborowe at the sessions ‘forJohn Love to the shryve there’, 104.; to the sherifi, Is. 84.; to the clerkof the market, 6:. 84.; to Bevis for overseeing the Marsh in winter time,2:. 64.; to Mr. Blake and John Love when they went to Salsburye withthe charter, 4:.; for a skin of parchment, 54. Sum . . . 6!. 7:. 64.

To Richard Beare for ‘shrudinge’, 1:. 84.; toJohn Sylke for ‘shrudinge’,2:.; to Bevis for ‘shrudinge’, 84.; ‘more payed of the money made of thewoode solde in the commons to sundrye persons as in byle thereof madehereunto anexed’, 4!. Sum . . . 41. [4:.] 44.

Payments made by William Were.At Ogborne court for expenses, 2:.; for the town, 6:.; for digging and

carrying stones, 6:. 54.; to William Bevys for loading stones, 1:.; to Bevisfor mending the pools, 1:. 84.; to Bevis ‘more beefore Christmas’, 2:.;to Mr. Alleyn for the town, 1!-6:. 84. Sum . . . 2!. 5:. 94.

For a stray colt of William Forman the elder, 8:.; for a stray coltof the said Bevys, 2:. Sum . . . 10:.

P. Ryche, 1566.

7[14r.] 1567/8 [1567]. The accounts of William Forman and Roger

Nycholas burgess stewards.Arrears. From William Swaddon and William Were, 1!. 16:. 94.

‘Foreign receipts. The profits of the summer lease of Portemarsh andthe Alders, 2!. 1os. 04.; from Thomas Bruer for the winter lease of theAlders, 13:. 44.; from the townsmen for the winter lease of Portemarsh,18:. 34. Sum . . . 4!. 1:. 74.

The sum of the whole receipts, 5!. 18:. 44.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 2!. 19:. 104.A!!owanee:. The sum of the allowances is 2!. 19:. 104. and so they owe

2!.I8:. 24. which was paid to Henry Gye and Thomas Bruare.Receipts for the summer lease of Portemarsh, [I4v.] 2!. 10.1‘. ; for the

winter lease of Portemarsh, 18:. 34.; more for the winter lease for kine,[15r.] 1!. 6:. 94.

Payments by the stewards.To William Bevys for seeing to the Marsh in winter time, 2:. 64.; to

John Bartlett for mending the fi.11'lIl'1C1' gate of the Marsh, 64.; to WilliamBevys for 2 days’ work mending the hedges in Portemarsh, Is. 24.; toWilliam Bevys for 2 days’ work hedging the Marsh pools, 1:. 24.; to

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ACCOUNTS

Bysshoppe and Crafize for casting the Alders pool. 1:. 24.; for making anew pool in the Alders, 10:. 44.; to Mr. Allen ‘at his goeinge to Londonfor the subsydie’, 15:.; to Mr. Allen for the amplification of the charter,10:.; to Mr. Snell for the forfeiture of the bushel, 13:. 44.; to WilliamBevis for scouring the pound, 44.; to William Welstede for scouring thehamess, 4:.; ‘for dystresse for Colman’, 44.; one stray steer taken onSt. Margaret’s day, 1567, 8:. Sum . . . 3!. 7:. 104.

P. Ryche, 1568.

[15v.] 1568/9 [1568]. The accounts of Henry Gye and Thomas Bruerburgess stewards.

Arrears. From William Forman the elder and Roger Nycholas, 2!. 18:. 24Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders,

2!. 7:. 84.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh, 1!. 18:. 54.; for the winterlease of the Alders, 10:.; for the sale of trees in Portemarsh, 6!. 12:. 44.;for the sale of trees in the Alders, 5!. 18:. 14. Sum . . . 17!. 6:.64.

Sum of all receipts, 20!. 4:. 84.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 20!. 13:. 44.A!!owance:. The‘ sum of the allowances is 20!. 13:. 44. and so the

burgesses owe to the said stewards 5:. 54.Receipts for cattle in the Alders and Portemarsh, 3 May I 568, 2!.7:.84.;

[16r.] for horse beasts in the Alders, 7:. 84.; [16v.] for sheep in Portemarshin the winter, 1!. 19:. 44.

Payments by Thomas Bruer.To the clerk of the peace for the copy of the indictment, 6:.; for

expenses at Warmester, 1:. 24.; to William Graynger for wages, 2:. 64.;to Thomas Brewer and Edward Chambers for expenses in fetching thewrit venire, 3:. 44.; to Edward Chambers to go to the assizes at Sarum, 9:.;at the sessions at Warmester 18 April 1568, 7:.; more on the morrow inexpenses, 5:.; to Master Staples for fetching the distresser, 2:.; for makingbills of indictments, 3:.; at Boowd for expenses homeward, 44.; to ThomasGyles bailifi' for serving writs, 1:. 64. Sum . . . 2!. 8:. 24.

Payments by Henry Gye.To William Graunger for mending the hedge of Portemarsh against

Beverbroke lane, 2:.; at Oggborne court for expenses, 4:. 4.4.; to EdwardByshoppe for 2 days’ work in bushing young trees in the Alders, 1:. 24.;for a couple of capons, 2:. 84.; ‘for a replyve to replyve an oke tree whichWilliam Coleman wrongefullye dyd fetche owte of Portemarshe’, 3:. 64.;to William Dodson and William Swaddon for business in London aboutthe confirmation of the charter, 3!.; to Edward Byshoppe for felling andcleaving posts and rails for the Alders pound, 1:. 24.; to John Bartlett

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GUILD srnwsmas’ BOOKin part payment for making the Portemarsh gate, 5:. 44.; for chargesand expenses at Wylton court in answering William Colman for thesaid tree by Thomas Goldrey, 4:. 104.; for a lock for the Marsh gate,1:.; to William Gyldon for carrying timber to the Marsh gate, 84.; forexpenses at Wilton court about the said tree, 1:. 44.; [17r.] more expensesat Wylton court, 15 September, 3:. 14.; to Walter Burgman for castingthe Portemarsh pools, 2:. 84.; to William Bevys for the same, 2:. 84.;to William Graunger for the same, 2:. 84.; to Edward Byshoppe for thesame, 2:. 84.; for 3 boxes for writing, 84.; for the copy of the plea toHobbs, 1:.; to William Graunger for mending the Marsh hedge, 44.;to Walter Segar for drawing the posts to the Alders pound, 64.

Sum . . . 5!. 8:. 14.Payments out of the wood money.To Thomas Goldrey at Wilton court 12 October, 1568, 2:. 84.; to

William Welstede for mending the lock and irons of the Marsh gate,1:. 94.; to the same in part payment for mending and scouring the townhamess, 5:.; for exéinses at Wilton court of Mr. Robert Blaake, HenryGye, and Thomas ldrey, 9 November, 1568, 7:. 24.; to Thomas Beardeand Barlett for mending the Alders pound, 4:. 64.; to William Graungerfor casting the pool in Portemarshe, 2:. 84.; to the same for digging holesfor the posts at the Marsh gate, 84.; to John Stronge for making theAlders gate, 5:.; to William Welstede in final payment for scouring thetown harness, 4:. 64.; for expenses and charges at Wilton court by M.r.Robert Blaake and William Swaddon, 6:. 94.; to Mr. Kingsmyll ‘forthattayneinge of his counsayle’, 10:.; to Edward Chambres to go toLondon, 10:. 44.; to William Bevis for going to the clerk of the peace,‘84.; to the same for his wages and expenses, 1:. 44.; for the ‘entrauncesof the travers’ to the clerk of the peace, 2!.; to the sheriff, 5:.; for a bottleofsack for him, 1:.; for expenses, 1:. 4.4.‘; to Edward Byshoppe for 3 days’work at the Alders pound, 1:. 64.; to the same for making the hedgethere, 1:.; to Bevis and Graunger for hedging the Marsh against Slooe-crafte, 5:. 94.; to John Danyell for drawing 7 loads of clay to the Alderspound, 1:. Sum . . . 5!. 19:. 74.

Laid out at Warmester sessions, 19 April 1569.To the sheriff for certain men arrested, 16:.; to Mr. Staple for his

pleading, 6:. 84.; for horse meat, 4.5.; more horse meat, Is. 64.; ‘for thedrynckinge’, 1:. 24.; to Gyles the bailifi, 4.4.; for Mr. Staple’s dinner, 1:.

Sum . . . 1!. 10:. 84.[17v.] Laid out at London by William Swaddon and Henry Gye, 1568.

To Mr. Bower for seeking the record in the Tower, 2!.; to his man forhis pains, 1:.; for his men’s dinner at the Tower, 4:.; to lVl.r. Ryve,1!. 2:. 84.; in Mr. Opplegate’s oflice in the Chancery for searching therolls of Henry VII, 5:. 44.; for our expenses in London and homewards,1!. 7:. 84.; for the writ in the oflice of Mr. Ryve, 7:. 24. '

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ACCOUNTS

From the sale of trees in Portemarsh, 3 May 1568. _William Welsted, 2 1, 6:. 44.; Robert Forte and William Harwarde,

2, 6:. 84.; William Gryltfen alias Dacke, 1, 2:.; William Bevys, 1, 3:, 84.;William Dunkerton, 2, 5:. 84.; Thomas Goldrey, 1, 2:. 44.; Francis Myller,1, 1:. 84.; Thomas Fowlkes, 1, 2:. 64.; William Byshoppe, 1, 3:.; WilliamLyntche, 1, 2:. 24.; William Dodson, 1, 5:. 44.; John Jones, 1, 2:. 4.4.;William Sparckes, 1, 2:.; Thomas Bearde, 1, 2:. 64.; Robert Perham, 2,4:.; George Braye, 2,- 8:.; Richard Bawden, 2, 5:.; William Heskings, 1,4:.; Thomas Goldrey, 1, 1:. 104.; George Ockforde, 1, 3:. 84.; JohnGyldon, 1, 3:. 44.; William Graunger, 1, 3:. 44.; Robert Russell, 1,3:. 44.; Alice Nycholas, 2, 7:.; Walter Brydgman, 1, 4.1.; Richard Ether-redge, 1, 1:. 84.; Roger Smythe, 1, 2:. 64.;_ William Suckett, 2, 2:. 64.;John Mountayne, 1, 1:. 104.; William Forman the elder, 2, 3:. 84.;William Were, 2, 9s.; Thomas Brewer, 2, 5:.; Thomas Breuer, bark, 6:.;Roger Brabantes, bark, 6:.; Robert Philypps ‘offell woode’, 3:. 4.4.

Sum . . . 6!. 15:. 84.From the sale of trees in the Alders.William Bedforde, 2 1, 6:.; Merricke Thomas, 1, 3:. 44.; Richard Perse,

2, 6:. 84.; Thomas Wyate, 2, 8:.; William Heskyns, 1, 3:. 84.; WilliamSwaddon, 2, 5:. 44.; Thomas Fowler, 2, 8:.; Igram Hardinge, 3, 3:. 104.;John Gyrdler, 2, 3:.; Richard Ilsley, 1, 3:. 84.; Thomas Gryffyn, 1, 3:. 44.;John Stronge, 2, 5:.; Robert Russell, 1, 2:. 104.; John Hardinge, 1,1:. 104.; William Chever, 1, 2:. 44.; [18r.] William Gryffyn, 3, 2:. 64.;William Clynthome, 3, 3:.; Thomas Toghyll, 2, 2:. 44.; Christian Playter,for wood, 1:. 34.; Roger Nycholas, 3, 5:.; John Sylcke", 1, 2:.; ThomasPayne, 1, 2:. 44.; Mary Soomers, for wood, 1:. 104.; Edward Bysshoppe,1, 2:. 44.; Robert Blake, 2, 5:.; Fowke Howell, a load ofwood, 2:.; HenryGye, 2, 5:.; Thomas Brewer, bark, 8:.; Edward Bysshopp, chips, 1:.;and for rent, Ios. Sum . . . 5!. 18:. 14.

P. Ryche, 1568.

9I 569/70 [I569]. The accounts of Thomas Fowler and Edward Cham-

bers burgess stewards.

Arrears. From Henry Gye and Thomas Brewer, nothing, ‘onelye therewas owed unto the said Henrye and Thomas fyve shillinges and fyvepence, as appearethe in foote of theyr accomptes more playnelye’.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders,2!.6s.; for the winter lease of the commons, 2!.9s.94.; for sundry‘broussez’ sold in Portemarsh, 5!. 6:.; for the same sold in the Alders,8!. 11:. 44. The sum of the whole receipts, 18!. 13:. 44.

1 The fig-uru in this paragraph represent the number of trees sold.

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ou_11.n srswxnns’ BOOKDednctions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 18!. 4.s. 14.Allowances. The allowances are 18!. 4:. 14. and so they owe 9:. which

remains to be gathered by the aforesaid stewards.[18o.] Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May 1570, 2!. 5:.;

from the winter lease of Portemarsh, [19r.] 2!. 9:. 94.; for sheep lease inthe Marsh and Alders, 1!. 8:. 94.

Receipts from the sale of wood or browses in Portemarsh.Robert Phillipps, 3 1, 7:.; William Harforde, 2, 3:. 84.; Richard

Ockforde, 3, 4.s.; John Guylden, 1, 4:.; Elbright Brouninge, 2, 4.s.; JohnBysshoppe, 1, 3:. 44.; William Loove, 2, 2:. 84.; William Wayllande, 1,4.s.; Margaret Bearde, 2, 2:.; Margery Longe, 2, 4:.; William Heskyns, 2,6:.; Thomas Wyate, 3, 6:.; Thomas Dashe, 2, 6:.; Margaret Welsted, 2,3:. 44.; William Norrys, 1, 2:. 44.; William Nicholas, 4, 8:. 44.; ThomasGoldrey, 1, 1:. 104.; George Ockforde, 1, 2s.;John Mountayne, 1, 2:. .64.;William Dodson, 3, 6:.; Robert Blake, 4, 7:.; John Russell, 2, 1:. 104.;Richard Etherredge, 1, 1s. 104.; John Dashe, 2, 2:. 84.; Roger Smyth, 1,2:. 44.; Edward Chambers, 3, 6:.; Richard Etherredge, 1, 1s. 44.

_ Sum . . . 5!. 6:.Receipts from the sale of wood in the Alders.William Bedforde, 3 1, 7:. 44.; George Whood, 2, 4.:.; Mary Soomers,

1, 1:. 84.; John Gyrdler, 1, 2s. 44.; Michael Beeryman, 1, 2s. 44.; Hum-phrey Wayte, 3, 8:.; William Alleyn, 3 browses and 1 tree, 10:.; HenryGye, 4, 6:. 84.; Nicholas Seynye, 1, 2s.; Thomas Togghill, 2, 5:.; JohnHardinge, 2, 2:. 44.; Thomas Foowkes, 2, 4:.; [19o.] William Page, 2,3:. 84.; Ingram Hardinge, 1, 2s.; Robert Forte, 2, 4.s.; William Forman,5, 8:.; Robert Parham, 2, 4.s.; John Jones, 2, 2:. 44.; Margaret Welsted,2, 4.1.; Richard Selman, 3, 4.s.; William Heskyns, 3, 4.s.; Thomas Bruar3, 3:.; William Browne, 5, 6:. 84.; William Swaddon, 5, 7s.;' ThomasPayne, 1, 2:.; Thomas Gryffyn, 3, 3:.; John James, 3, 5:.; GeorgeOckforde, 2, 2:. 64.; Thomas Broune, 1, 2s.; William Dodson, 2, 3:.;Edward Busshopp, 2, 2:. 84.; Robert Blake, 2, 2:.; Thomas Fowler, 4,5:.; William Ryche, 1, 2:.; John Welsted, 2, 2:.; John Quarrell, 1, 1:.;Giles Hellyer, 2, 3:.; William Gryffyn, 1, 1s. 94.; Fowke Howell, 2,1:. 84.; Elizabeth Myller, 2, 2:. 84.; William Graunger, 2, 2:. 24.; ElbrightBrouneinge, 1, 1:. 64.; Richard Walker, 3, 4.s. 44.; Richard Ilsley, 4,3:. 44.; Thomas Gyles, 1, 2s. 64.; John Tynnye, 2, 2:.; Robert Aber,3, 4:.; John Dashe, 1, 1s. 64.; Thomas Nycholas, 1, 1:. 64.

Sum . . . 8!. 11:. 54.Payments by Thomas Fowler and Edward Chambers.To Thomas Payne for 4 days’ ditching and hedging in Portemarsh,

2:.; to William Graunger for 4 days’ ditching, 2s.; to Thomas Paynefor 2 days’ hedging about the Marsh pools, 1:.; for the charges of Robert

1 The figures in this paragraph represent the number of browses sold.14-

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Blake and Henry Gye at Oggbome court, 3:.; for carrying a letter toMr. Eyres by William Bevis, 1:.; to Henry Gye due unto him ‘upponhis attomey the laste yere’, 5:. 44.; for a horse lock for the Marsh pound,84.; for wine and sugar when we went to Mr. Dover’s at Whitsuntide,2:. 84.; at the George for Mr. Dover’s and Mr. Eyre’s dinners, 11:.; atthe sessions at the Devise for the indictments, 2!. 11:. 74.; to ThomasFowler, 6:. 84.; to Thomas Bearde for making the Marsh gate, 104.;to Phelps for 3 days’ ‘brueinge’ in the Alders, 2:.; to Loffe for 5 days’brewing in the Marsh, 1s. 1o§4.; to William Graunger for 11 daysbrewing in the Marsh and Alders, 5:. 64.; to Richard Heller for 3 daysbrewing in the Alders and Marsh, 2:.; to John Sylke, Walter Brydgman,and Richard Beare for one day’s brewing in the Alders, 2:.; to ThomasGryffen for one.day’s brewing in the Alders, 84.; to William Graungerfor winter wages, 2:. 64.; a quart of muscadine, 84.; to William Graungerfor 2 days’ brewing in the Alders, 1:.; for twists for the Marsh gate, 104.;to Henry Gye, 3:. 54.; [2or.] at Ogbome court, 4:.; for 2 twists for theMarsh gate, 84.; the charges of our let-ters patent and the ‘executorye’,9!. 18:. 44.; the allowance for our executory before the justices of assize,7:.; for a bottle and a pint of muscadine, given to Mr. Pyccaringe,1s. 84.; for removing John Nycholas’ goods ‘being a fellonye’, 74.; toHenry Gye for the money he paid to the lottery, 1!.; to Thomas Wyateand William Waylonde constables 29 July 1570 for the town ‘crockes’,1!.; to Edward Chambers before Mr. Robert Blake in his house, 1!. 6:. 34.;to George Bray, 1!. Sum . . . 18!. 13:. 14.

P. Ryche, 1570.

101570/1 [1570]. The accounts of Robert Perham and George Braye

burgess stewards.Arrears. From Thomas Fowler and Edward Chambers, nothing.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders,

2!. 18:. 44.; for the winter lease, 2!. 13:. 64. Sum . . . 5!. 11:. 104.[2ov.] Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 5!. 3:. 44.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 5!. 3:. 4-4. and so the stewards

owe 7:. 64. which they have paid to Anthony Goddarde and WilliamAlleyne the younger guild stewards.

Receipts for the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders, 1!. 1 8:.[21r.] Sum . . . 1!. 18:. 44.

Payments by the stewards. 'To the bailiff’s boy at Walling-forde, 3:. 4.4.; to Graunger for 4 days’

work, 2:. 84.; to Graunger for 4. days’ work, 2:.; for digging 8 loadsof stones, 1:. 4.4.; for carrying them, 5:. 44.; for trenching the Marsh,

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ouun srswnnns’ nooxIs. 34.; to William Graunger for trenching, 2s.'94.; _to Mr. Alleyn theelder, 6s. 84.; to Robert Perham, 6:. 84.; to Robert Norman, 6:. 84.;to John Hannold, 6:. 84.; to William Nicholas, 6:. 84.; to WilliamForma11 the younger, 6:. 84.; to Edward Chambers at Michaelmas term,10:.; to William Broune, 13:. 44.; ‘I tooke up for my selfe’, 13:. 44.; tothe clerk of the market, 6:. 84.; to Graunger for trenching the Marsh, 2:.;to Thomas Jones for one day’s work in the Marsh, 64.

Sum . . . 5!. 3:. 44.P. Ryche, 1571.

ll1571/2 [1571]. The accounts of Anthony Goddarde and William

Alleyne gentleman burgess stewards.Arrears. From Robert Perham and George Bray, 7:. 64.The rest of this account was lost by William Alleyne.

Et sic perditum est.P. Ryche, 1572.

12[21o.] 1572/3 [1572]. The accounts of Robert Blake gentleman and

William Forman the elder burgess stewards.Arrears. From Anthony Goddarde and William Alleyn gentleman, 4!.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders,

2!. 3:.; from Thomas Bruer for the winter lease of Portemarsh, 2!. 6:. 84.;from Robert Norman and John Clarcke alias Wyckwarr for the winterlease of the Alders, 11:.; of Edward Bysshoppe for a year’s rent of hishouse in the Alders, 10:.; ‘of the tounshippe as lente of good will fornecessarye busyness’, 3!. Ios. 84.; ‘of certayne of others of the townewhiche gave it freelye’, 18:. 64. Sum . . . 13!. 19:. 104.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 1 1!. 9:. 14.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 11!. 9:. 14. and so the said

burgess stewards owe 1!. 15:. 94. which they have paid to Thomas Bruerand William Heskyns.

Receipts from cattle in the Alders 3 May, [22r.] 2!. 3:.Payments by the stewards.Expenses at Ogborne court, 2:. 24.; for sealing wax for the indentures

of the burgesses, 14.; for hedging the 2 pools in the Marsh, and mendingthe bounds there, 3:. 44.; for carrying a letter, 104.; at Ogborne court12 April, 4:. 44.; to the clerk of the market for an amercement for thebushel, 13:. 44.; to John Welstede for scouring the town harness, 8:.; tothe clerk of the market for his pains, 7:. Sum . . . 1!. 19:. 14.

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ACCOUNTS

13[22v.] 1573/4 [1573]. The accounts of Thomas Brewer and William

Heskyns burgess stewards.

Arrears. From Master Robert Blake and William Forman the elder,1!. 15:. 94.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portemarsh and the Alders,2!. 12s.44.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh, 15:. 114.; from Mr.Benedick Alleyne for the winter lease of the Alders, 12:.; from EdwardByshoppe for rent of his house, 1os. Sum . . . 6!. 6:. 104.

A bullock taken in the Marsh on 3 August 1573 and made strayer waspriced by Mr. Robert Blake, Henry Gye, and Roger Brabantes at 7:.It is now in the keeping of Thomas Bruare who owes the said sum, incase it be not challenged within a year and a day.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 6!. 7:.

Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 6!. 7:. and so the burgessesowe the said William Heskyns, 1:.

[23r.] Payments.To William Swaddon, 3:. 44.; to Robert Perham, 3:. 44.; to John

Perham, 3:. 44.; to Thomas Bruer, 3:. 44.; Robert Norman, 3:. 44.;to John Hannolde,'3s. 44.; to William Heskyns, 3:. 44.; for paper, 14.;to William Bedforde, 3:. 44.; to Thomas Fowkes, 4:.; to John Dashe theyounger, 2:.; to Thomas Dashe, 3:.; to John James, 3:. 44.; to RobertAber, 3:. 44.; to Master Norton, 3:. 44.; to John Jefferye for hedgingand mending ‘shurdes’ and for 4 days’ work, 2:.; for a lock, 104.; toHenry Whyte, 3:. 44.; to Thomas Nycholas, 3:. 44.; for ink, 14.; toWilliam Forman, 3:. 44.; to Charles Tyler, 3:. 44.; to Henry Gye, 3:. 44.;to Davys for mending the hedge at Pontynges leaze, 64.; to WilliamGawen, 3:. 44.; to John Wodrooffe, 2:.; to John Jefferye for hedging, 64.;to William Jefferye for half a day’s work to cast the ponds, 44.; to JohnJefferye for the same, 64. ; to the sheriff’s man for an amercement, 13:. 4.4.;to Robert Forte, 5:.; to the same, 8:. 44. ; to the bailiffofEwelme, 1:. 104.;spent at the ]orge when he came a second time, 84. ; to Roger Brabantesfor going to Ewelme, — [blank]; to Thomas Bruar for the amercementfor the butts, 1!. Sum . . . 6!. 7:.

Receipts from cattle in the Alders 3 May, [23o.] 2!. 12:. 44.; for horsesand bullocks for the winter lease in Portemarsh, 1!. 1:. 104.; for sheep,16:. 94. P. Ryche, 1574.

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14[24r.] 1574/5 [1 574]. The accounts of Thomas Fowler the elder and

Henry Gye burgess stewards.Arrears. From Thomas Bruer and William Heskyns, nothing.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Portemarsh and the

Alders, 2!. 5:. 84.; for the winter lease ofPortemarsh, 11:. 84. ; for bullocksthere, 64.; from Benedick Alleyne for the winter lease of the Alders, 1 5:.;for sheep in Portemarsh in the winter, 13:. 54.; from Thomas Bruer fora stray bullock, 7:.; from Edward Busshoppe of the Alders for a year’srent, 10s. Sum . . . 5!. 3s. 4.4.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 2!. 4s.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 2!. 4:. and so they owe

2!. 15s. 114. which was paid to Robert Norman and William Bedforde.Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May, [24o.] 2!. 5:. 84.;

for horse beasts in Portemarsh in the winter, [25r.] 11:. 84.; for bullocksin Portemarsh, 1s. 84.; -from Benedick Allen for the winter lease of, tl1eAlders, 15:.; for sheep, 13:. 54.

Payments by Thomas Fowler and Henry Gye.To Thomas Paine for 2 days’ work hedging and ditching in the

Marsh next Beversbrooke, 1:.; at Ogborne for dinners for WilliamSwaddon, Thomas Bruer, and Henry Gye, 3:.; to the 2 bailifls there,2:.; to the boy who dressed the horses, 44.; for horse meat and horsebread, 64.; at Ogbome court another time for the dinners of WilliamWere, William Swaddon, William Forman, and Henry Gye, 4:.; to thebailiff there, 2:.; to the boy of house there, 44.; to Hellyer for 2 days’work hedging and ditching, 1:.; to Graunger for 4 days’ work hedgingand ditching in the Marsh next Beversbrook, 2:.; to John Welsted formending the market bushel, 24.; to Henry Gye ‘for that hee leyed outefor Bysshoppes Juels dynner’, 5:.; to the clerk of the market at Chyppen-ham, 6:. 84.; to Roger Brabantes for his winter wages, 2:. 64.; [24.o.]to the constables ‘to bringe mother to the goale’, 4.:. 64.; to RogerBrabantes for 4. days’ ditching in the Marsh, 2s. 4.4.; to Henry Phelpesfor ditching in the Marsh, 2:. 44.; to Roger Brabantes for hedging andditching in the Marsh, 2:. 44.; to Henry Phelps for 4 days’ work in theMarsh, 2:. 44. Sum . . . 2!. 3:. 44.

P. Ryche, 1575.

15[25o.] 1575/6 [1575]. The accounts of Robert Norman and William

Bedforde burgess stewards.Arrears. From Thomas Fowler the elder and Henry Gye, 2!. 15:. 1 14.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

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ACCOUNTS

2!. gs. 4.4.; for the winter lease of the Alders for thoms there, and fromEdward Byshoppe for the rent of the house there, 1!. 0:. 114.

Sum . . . 8!. 3:. 24.‘Receyved more of sundrye men geven towards the groubinge of

thaulders as appearethe’, 3:. 104. So it makes the total, 8!. 7:.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 6!. 1s.4.4.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 6!. 1:. 44. and so they owe

2!. 8:. 14. which they have paid to William Swaddon and Henry Whyte.Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May, [26r.] 2!. 9:. 44.;

for the winter lease of Portemarsh, [26o.] 1!. os. 24.; from Henry Macye,1 load of thorns, 1:.; from John Wickware, 3 loads of thoms, 33.; fromWilliam Swaddon, 2 loads of thoms, 2:.; from Henry Macye,- 1 load ofthoms, 1:.; from Henry Whyte and Benedick Alleyne for the winterlease ofthe Alders, 1!.; from Edward Byshopp for his whole year’s rent, 10:.

Sum . . . 1!. 17:.Given for the grubbing of the Alders and Portemarsh.John Dashe the younger, 1:.; Thomas Fowke, 1:.; William Forman the

younger, 1:.; John Gryffen, 44.; William Heskings, 64. Sum . . . 3:. 104.The deductions.To William Heskings, 24.; to Isaac Welstede for a bond for the Marsh

gate, 4:.; to William Graunger and John Dashe for grubbing, 18:. 74.; toThomas West for grubbing, 1!. 13:. 74.; ‘to hym that seate in commyshionfor bowe and arrowes’, 2:.; for parchment and wax, 54.; to RogerBrabantes for seeing to the commons in winter, 2:. 64.; to ElbrightBrouneinge for a hook for the yonder gate of the Marsh, 34.; to WilliamSwaddon for the ‘burgessies parlement’, 3!.; to Roger Brabense for hed-ging in the Marsh, 64.; for wine and sugar given to Sir Edward Baynton,3:. Sum . . . 6!. 1:. 44.

P. Ryche, 1576.16

[27r.] 1576/7 [1576]. The accounts of William Swaddon and HenryWhyte burgess stewards.

Arrears. From Robert Norman and William Bedforde, 2!. 8:. 14.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh

3 May, 2!. 14:. 44.; for the winter lease for cattle taken into Portemarshafter St. Martin’s day, 14.9.; for rother beasts, 1:. 104.; for sheep, 5:. 74.;from Henry Whyte for the winter lease of the Alders, 13:. 4.4.; fromEdward Byshoppe for his rent, 10:. Sum . . . 2!. 4:. 94.

The whole receipts 7!. 7:. 24.Deductions. In payments and necessary expenses, 2!. 1:. 44.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 2!. 1:. 44. and so they owe

5!. 5:. 104. which they have paid to John "James and William Heskings.19

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[27v.] Payments by the stewards.For expenses at Ocbourne court, 4:.; to Penbrocke for 13 days’ work

mending the hedges, casting the pool in the Marsh, and making wateringplaces in the Alders, 9:. 94.; to Smarte for 2 days’ work about the poolin the Marsh, 1:. 64.; to Walter Mylerde for mending the Marsh gate,41]-4.; to William Welstede for mending the twist of the Marsh gate, 24.;to John Barlett for mending the town bridge, 44.; to John Russell fornails, 244.; to John Byshoppe for 600 plants, 2:.; to John Sylke andWalter Brydgman for making 4.2 ‘logge’ of hedge, 14:.; to William Chap-nam and Richard Beare for making 71 ‘looge’ ofhedge, 1!. 3:.8d.; to thesame ‘for fyllinge of frythe’ to help make the hedge, Is. 84.; to WilliamWere for serving in the Parliament house, 1!. 4:.; at Ogbome courtfor charges, 2:. 34.; to the 2 bailifis there, 2:.; to Graynger and Burgemanfor making the bounds of Portemarsh, 3:.; to Isaac Welsted for a hookand twists for the Marsh gate, 1:.; to Pockerredge for hanging the gate,24.; for mending the town bridge, 94.; for a grubbing axe, 1:. 24.; toJohn Walker for drawing frith, and to Cheapnam and Beare to helpmake the hedge, 2:.; to John Sylke and Walter Brydgman for makingthe ditch at the Marsh gate, 2:. 44.; to William Welstede for a stapleand a lock for the pound gate in the Alders, 1:.; for a quire of paper, 4.4.;to Graunger for casting the pools in the Marsh and Alders, 1:.; to IsaacWelsted for a ‘snyttbill’ for the Marsh pound, 44.; to John Welsted formaking a new key for the town chest, 64.; to Olyffe for carrying a loadof timber from the Alders to make posts for the market place, 1:. 44.;to John Meare for sawing the posts, 64.; to John Sylke for pitching theposts, 1:. 4.4.; to Graunger for seeing to the Marsh in the winter quarter,2:. ' Sum . . . 10!. 1:. 44.

Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May, [28r.] 2!. 14:. 4.4.;[28v.] from cattle taken into the Portemarsh for the winter lease afterSt. Martin’s day, 14:.; for rother beasts, 1:. 104.; for sheep, 5:. 74.

P. Ryche, 1577.

171577/8. [1577]. The accounts of John James and William Heskyns

burgess stewards.

Arrears. From William Swaddon and Henry Whyte, 5!. 5:. 104.[29r.] Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Porte-

marsh, and also for the winter lease of the same, 6!. 7:. 94.The whole receipts are 11!. 13:. 74.

Deductions. In payments and necessary expenses, 4!. 7:. 104.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 7:. 104. and so they owe

7!. 1:. 14. ‘whereof there is delyvered into the handes of William Forman20

ACCOUNTS

the elder and Thomas Fowlkes guild stewards chosen and elected forthis yere 1578, 4!., with a certayne dockett yette to be gathered of 9:. 64.as parcell of the saide 4l. And the reste of the said totall somme whichis in somme 3l. 1:. 14. is putt into the towne cheste’.

Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May, [29v.] 1!. 10:. 84.;for the winter lease of the Marsh, [3or.] 19:. 24.; fi'om Thomas Page fora ‘strayer lease’, 2:.; from Donmeade for thorns, 1:.; from Roger Nycholasfor thorns, 84.; from William Forman for thorns, 1:.; fi'om WilliamNycholas, 2:.; incomes: John Mountayne, 2s., —— [blank] Wooddore,3:. 44.; Richard Packer, 3:. 44., -— [blank] Hulcotte, 3:. 44.; from[Edward] Byshoppe for rent, 10:.; for sheep in the Marsh, 4:. 74.

Laid out for the town.To Michael Beryman for scouring the harness, 4:.; to Graunger for

mending the Marsh bounds, 3:.; to bring John Noble to goal, 4:.; toWeckware the carpenter for mending the Alders pound, 1:. 64.; toGraunger for 2 days’ work at the pound, 1:. 64.; to Michael Berimansmith for iron for the Marsh gate, 64.; to John Byshope for a hook forthe Marsh gate, 24.; to Graunger for casting the Marsh pools and hedgingthem, Is. 4.4.; to John Byshope for casting the Alders pool, 64.; to theconstables for a sheaf of arrows, 4:.; to the constables to feather a quiverofarrows, and to buy 2 arrows, 2:. 44.; to Weste and Byshope for grubbingin the Alders, 1!. 13:. 84.; to the constables for the last account, 4:. 24.;to Graunger for a day’s work at the Alders pool, 64.; given to Mr. Revesin the name of the whole town, 10:.; to Graunger for his winter wages,2:. 64.; to Graunger for trenching in the Marsh, 1:. 84.; to Graungerfor raking the ground that was grubbed, 1:.; at Oggbome court 19 April,2:. 54.; for horse hire, 64.; at Oggbourne court the first court day, 2:. 64.;for mending a gun, 14.; for pay, 14.; for carrying the ‘costlet’, the pick,the bow and arrows, 104.; for my own dinner, 84.; for a lock which wasbroken, 1:. 44.; for scouring the corslet, 2:. 64. Sum . . . 4!. 7:. 104.

P. Ryche, 1578.

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[3ov.] 1578/9 [1578]. The accounts of William Forman the elder andThomas Fowkes burgess stewards ‘from the daye and feaste of St. Marckethe evangeliste . . . . 1578, unto the day and feaste of Saynte Mathyasthappostle . . . . 1579 . . . . as it was agreed upon by and wythe the con-sente of all the burgesses there’.

Arrears. From John James and William Heskyns burgess stewards, 4!.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

2l. 15:. 44.; for the winter lease of the same, 2l. 11:. 74.; from EdithBysshoppe for the half year’s rent of her house, 5:.; for thorns grubbed

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GUILD STEWARDS’ noonin the commons, 6:.; from William Heskyns for a stray mare, 6:. 8d.

Sum . . . 6!. 4:. 7d. whereofwas given back to some of the commoners there, 6:. 8d.

' The whole received 9!. 17:. 11d.Deductions. In payments and necessary expenses, 41. 13:.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 4,1. 13:., and so they owe

41. 13:. gd. whereof is paid to Henry Gye and Robert Perham, 4.1. Andthe rest is put into the town chest, which is I8s. 8d. Philip Clyfford owesfor his fine, 2s. 6d.; John Cowlston for his fine, 3:. 4d.; john Jones of theGreen, 1:.; and Roger Nicholas, 8d.

Receipts from cattle taken into the Alders 3 May, [3112] 21. 15:. 4d.;from Busshoppe for his half yeare’s rent, 5:.; for thorns grubbed, 6:.;from Henry Gye for the winter lease of the Alders, ll. 2:.; for the winterlease of the commons, [3Iv.] 2!. IIJ‘. 7d.

A mare colt 2 years old (8s.) and a stone colt one year old (6:.) takenas strayers about St. Andrew’s day last were priced by Robert Phyllippesand William Wayle, and are in the care of the stewards.

Payments by the stewards.To Burgeman and Graynger for hedging and ditching between Slowe

Crafte and Portemarsh, 4:.; to the same for hedging and ditching betweenBeversbroke and Portemarsh, 3:. 9d.; to the same, 2s. 4d.; to RobertKyllinge, 2d.; to Graunger for felling and kibbling a tree, for a gate andstile at Beversbroke, and for hedging the pool there, IJ‘. 4d.; to Westeand his company for grubbing in the Alders, 1!. 6:. 8d.; for the carriageof 2 loads of stones to the yender gate of Portemarsh, IJ‘. 8d.; to ThomasPecce for removing the gates, making posts for the gate, making a newstile at Beversbrooke, and making a post and a rail for the pound there,1:.; to Kyllinge and Pollarde for 4} days’ work, and for scouring thepound in the Alders, 2s. 3d.; to Graunger for casting the old pool in theMarsh, and for hedging between Ponting’s lease and the Marsh, 1:.;to Graunger and Brabantes for digging g loads of stones, 2s. 3d.; toKyllinge for cleaving a tree for sills for the pools, and for steaningthe pool, 1:.; to Graunger and Brabantes for digging 6 loads of stones,Is. 6d. ; to Kyllinge for scouring the old pool in the Alders, 1:.; [32r.]to Brabantes for raking the plot which was grubbed in the Alders, 1:.;to Hyller and Sylke for scouring the Marsh pool, 2:. 6d.; to Brabantes fordigging a load ofstones which was carried to the Marsh, 3d.; to Kyllingefor steaning the old pool, 6d.; for carrying I 5 loads of stones to the Alderspools, 6s. 3d. ; to the constables 22 January I 579, 2:. Iod.; to JohnWelstede for the chest, 141. 4d.; to Graunger for his wages, 2:. 6d.;to Graunger for felling a tree in the Alders, 2d.; to Isaac Welsted, Iod.;for making a hook for the Marsh gate, 2d.; for the chest, and for hewing

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the stock for the same, 6s. 11d.; to the constables I2 August I 579 forthe relief of the prisoners in the gaol, 4:. 4d.; to Graynger for ‘halingedowne the newe stocke and upp of the old stocke’, 6d.

Sum . . . 4.1. 13s.P. Ryche, 1579.

191579/80 [1579]. The accounts of Henry Gye and Robert Perham

burgess stewards.Arrears. From William Forman the elder and Thomas Fowkes, 41.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

3l. os. 4d.; for the winter lease of the same, Il. 19s. 1d.; from EdithBysshopp for her half year’s rent, 5s.; for incomes of sundry inhabitantsas in a docket thereof made, 16s. rod. Sum . . . 61. Is. 3d.

The whole receipts Iol. 1-s. 3d.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 3l. 8s. 8d.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 3l. 8s. 8d. and so they owe

6l. 11s. 7d. whereof 4.l. is paid to John Were and Robert Norman, therest, 2l. 11s. 7d., being put in the town chest.

[32v.] Receipts for cattle taken into the Alders 3 [May], 3l. os. 4d.;[33r.] from cattle in Portemarsh in winter, Il. 7s. 1d.; for the winterlease of the Alders, 12s.; from Edith Bysshopp for her rent due25 March, 5:. '

Deductions by Henry Gye and Robert Perham.To John Jones bailiff ‘for the prisoner to the goale’, 5s. ; for sealing

wax, 1d.; for wine and sugar for Mr. Emelyes, 9d.; for a bottle of winegiven to Sir Edward Baynton at the parsonage, Iod.; to John Sylkefor 2} days’ work in Portemarsh, I5‘.-5d.; to Thomas Sylcke for I} day’swork in Portemarsh, gd.; to William Graunger for one day there, 7d.;for expenses at Ogbome court, 34‘. 6d.; to William Graynger for 2 daysin the Marsh, Is. 2d.; for paper, 1d.; to the ‘churchemen as the burgesseswilled’, 2s.; for the irons and for a lock for the gates of the Marsh, andfor the pound there, 2s.; for a new gate for the pound in the Marsh, 6d.;for taking a prisoner to gaol, 5s.; for the clerk of the market’s supper,9s. 8d.; to the same in money, 10s.; for his horse meat, 2s. Iod.; to himfor the I2 men, Is.; for training soldiers, Ios. Id.; to George Welsted formending 2 ‘harqabusses’ and 2 ‘moorrens’, 2s.; for sealing wax for‘oblygacions towcheinge the towne stocke’, 2d.; to Richard Wyckwarfor making the Marsh gate, 6d.; to Richard Graynger for casting theMarsh pool, 5s.; to Isaac Welsted for making 2 keys, 7d.; for a lock anda staple, Is. 2d.; for mending the town bridge, Is.; to John Welsted forscouring the harness, Is.; for carrying a tree, Is. Sum . . . 3l. gs. 8d.

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GUILD srnwxnns’ BOOK[33v.] Incomes and fines.George Cowlstone shoemaker, 3s.. 4d.; Oliver Gyrdler, Is.; William

Davys, 4d.; John Odye, 2s. 6.1.; Isaac Brabantes, Is.; Roger Coompton,6.1.; John Lamborne, Is.; John Curteys, Is.; James Webbe, 3s. 4d.;Thomas Bedforde, Is. 6.1.; William Baker, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . rl. os. 6d.

For a tree out of the Alders, Ios.P. Ryche, 1580.

201580/ 1 [1580]. The accounts ofJohn Were alias Broune and Robert

Norman burgess stewards.Arrears. From Henry Gye and Robert Perham, 41.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

2l. 15s. 8d.; for the winter lease of the commons, 17s. 5d.; from EdwardCale for his rent for a half year, 5s. ; for trees etc., 2l. Ios.

The whole receipts Iol. Bs. Id.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 6l. 13s. 4.11.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 6l. 13s. 4d. and so they owe

3l. 14:. gd. which was paid to John Curteis and William Heskyns; andthere is to be gathered by the said John Were and Robert Normanrl. rgs. rod. as appears in a docket thereof.

[Details ofthis account are noted as lost, but they appear in the accountfor the next year, as follows.]

[34r.] From William Heskyns for the amercements of the clerk of themarket, Il. 9s.; from Charles Tyler for 2 dead trees in the Marsh, 7s.;from Richard Edwardes for a dead tree in the Marsh, 2s. 8d.; fromWilliam Coppe for a browse and a small tree in the Alders, 5:.; fi-omMother Pleadall for wood, Is.; from Gryffyn for chips, Is.

Sum . . . 2l. Ios. 8d.For 167 kine and bullocks for the summer lease of the commons,

2l. 15s. 8d.; for the winter lease, 17s. 5.1.; from Robert Segar for his fine,3s. 4d.; from John Pontynge for his income, Is. Sum . . . Iol. 8s. Id.

[34.v.] Payments by John Were and Robert Norman.To Graunger for keeping the commons in winter, 2s. 2d.; to John

Welsted for scouring the harness and mending the guns, 3s. 6.1.; toWilliam Forman and William Bedforde constables for leather for theharness, 2d.; to George Welsted for dressing 5 swords and 6 dag-gers, 6s. 8d.; for a gallon of wine and sugar given to Sir Edward Bayntonat the parsonage court, 3s.; for our charges at Ogborne court, 4:.; toGraunger for hedging, 3s. 4d.; to Thomas for an arrow case, Is.; forfelling 8 trees in the Alders, 2s. 4d.; for gunpowder, points, and bow

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strings for the muster at Chyppenham, I 1d.; to Graunger for hedging,3s. 4d.; to Pecocke for mending the Marsh pound, 2s. 6d.; to Sir JohnDanvers one gallon of wine at the parsonage court, 2s.; to RichardOlyfi'e for drawing timber, 8d. ; "to William Forman and William Bedfordeconstables,_ Il. 6s. 8d.; to the same to buy powder, whipcord, and points,9d.; to the same in money, '1l.; for mending the town bridge, Is.; toHumphrey Frayllinge and others for hedging and ditching in the Marsh,ll. 13s. 8d.; for ‘hawlinge of the rooddz’, 2s. 4d.; to Graunger for seeingto the commons, 2s. 6d.; to Ralph Sloper in earnest for fetching 8 treesin the Alders, 4d.; to the constables to give to the clerk of the market atthe Devysez, 10s.; for paper and ink, 6d. Sum . . . 6l. 13s. 4.d.

P. Ryche, I 581;

21[33v.] 1581/2 [1581]. The accounts of John Curteys and William

Heskyns burgess stewards.

Arrears. From Robert Norman and John Were, [34.r.] 3l. 14s. gel.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portmarsh,2l. 12s. 3d. ; for the winter lease of the Alders, 16s.; from the town chest,3l.; from Edward Cale for his rent, 10s.; from John Were, 4.s.; morefrom the town chest, 3l. 12s.; for incomes, bark, and other things asappear in bills thereof made and examined, ll. I Is. 4.11.; for the winterlease of Portemarsh, 16s. 4d. Sum . . . 18l. 6s. rod.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 16l. os. 8d.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 16l. os. 8d. and so they owe

2l. 6s. 6d. which has been paid to George Braye and Robert Segar aliasParsons.

[34.v.] Receipts for cattle taken in the Alders 3 _May, [35r.] 2l. 13s.

Received from John Were ‘of his dockett’, 4.s.; from Edward Ladd forhis income, 3s. 411.; from Robert Prater for his income, 3s. 4d.; fi'omthe town stock, 3l. 12s.; from Richard Whythorse for the Alders, 16s.

Sum . . . 4.l. 18s. 8d.The whole receipts of William Heskyns.From the old stewards, 3l. 14s. 9d.; from the town chest, 3l.; from

Edward Cale for rent, 10s.; from Robert Parsons for bark, 4s. 4.d.; fromGraunger for wood and chips, 4.s.; from Richard Walker for wood andchips, 12s.; from Michael Smyth for wood, 4.11.; from RichardJames forchips and ‘mootes’, 8d.; from John Clercke for wood and chips, 3s. 4d.;fi"om William Forman for old timber, 6d.; for the winter lease of theMarsh: horses, I 5s. 8d., sheep, 19s., and bullocks, Is. Gd.

Sum . . . rol. 16s. 3d.=-'5

GUILD srnwxnos’ BOOK[350.] Payments by John Curteis ‘for the boorroughe of Calne for

the makeinge of brydge there’.To William Forman for carrying 8 loads of stones and 3 loads of

timber from the Marsh to the bridge, 9s.; to the sawyers for their work,5:.; to John Sylke and his son for digging 15 loads of stones, 5s.; to JohnSylke, Thomas Sylcke, William Wythers, John Fayerfylde, John Bente,William Loove, Richard Graynger, — [blank] Pollard, Il. 2s. 607.; toPockerrige the sawyer, 6d. ; to William Forman for carrying stones andtimber, 11s.; to Edward Ladde and his company, 18s.; to AbrahamTayler mason for 6 days’ work, 6s.; for a piece of timber, 7s.; to ThomasDanyell for 2,000 tiles, Il. 19s.; for meat and drink, 2s.; for bearing tileinto William Cope’s backside, 3d.; to William Pockerredge the sawyer, 6d.

Sum . . . 6l. Ios. 5d.So there remains on this account Il. os. 6d.Payments by William Heskyns.To Thomas Pecce for mending the Alders pound, 8d.; to make up

Mr. Browne’s money, 8d.; charges at Ogborne court, 5s. 8d.; to Grayngerfor mending gaps about the Marsh, 2s. 6d.; to Wyckwar for railing thepool, 3s. 4d.; to Graynger for felling 2 trees and cleaving posts and rails,2s. 6d.; [36r.] to Graunger for mending the hedges, 6d.; to Grayngerfor hedging the lower pool, 2d.; to the same for mending the pound,3d.; for mending Merrycke’s pickaxe, 4d.; to Wyckwarr for mendingthe Marsh gate and other work, Is. 2d.; for nails for the same gate, 2d.;for boards to make partitions, 1s. 2d.; to Pockerredge for sawing, 4d.;to Thomas Fowkes for the gate, Is. 8d.; to John Welsted for mending thestocks, 3d.; for paper, Id.; for 2 burgesses ‘settinge into the charter’,Is.; for ‘a dusson of crestes for the howse’, 2s. 6d.; to Richard Grayngerfor carrying tile and timber to the church house, 8d.; to the same forone day’s work, 6d.; for a lock for the new cage door, 3d.

Sum . . . Il. 6s. 4d.For the carpenter’s work about the new bridge.To Edward Ladd for 14$ days’ work, 14:. 6d.; to the same for his

boys for 9 days, 7s. 5d.; to John Ladd for I31} days, 13s. 6d.; to WalterBonde for I2 days, 12s.; to John Ladd for I6 days, 16s.; to Edward Laddfor I0 days, 10s.; to John Ladd for 8% days, 8s. 6d.; to Walter Bande for7 days, 7s.; to Edward Ladd for 8 days, 8s. paid to him in chips.

Sum . . . 4.l. 8s. 2d.The sawyer’s work.To Pockerridge ‘for I2 hundred saweinge’, 16s.; to the same for

sawing 600, 8:.; for cutting 2 old ‘kyrffes’, 2d.; to William Frayllingefor 200, 2s. 8d.; to Hellyer for sawing 9 ‘kyrffes’, 7d. Sum . . . rl. 7s. 5d.

More laid out by William Heskyns.To Robert Colman for carrying 4. trees from the Marsh, Ils. 4d.;

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Marsh 4d.; to Richard Graynger for felling 5 trees, 2s. 6d.; to the samefor cutting 11 ‘kyrffes’, 2s.; to the same .for making the sawpit, Bd.;to Hawle for one day’s work, 7d.; to Robert Gye for watching one night,2d.; for a piece of timber to make rafters, 3s.; to Edward Clynthornefor his work, 3d.; to Alexander Gunter for tiling the cage and for I day’swork, 7s.; to Graynger for 4 sacks of moss, 9d.; to Mr. Bayntun for100 laths, Is. 4.d.; to Graynger for 30 laths, 4.d.; for 2 bushels of hair lime,6d.; to Graynger for fetching the laths, 2d.; to the same for one day’swork, 6d.; to John Dashe for nails, Is. 2d.; to John Welsted for 4. pairsof twists, 3s. 6d.; to the same for a lock, staples, and hasps for the cagedoors, 2s. 4d.; to John Welsted for nails, 1d.; for 3 boards for the stocks,3s.; for 2 short boards, 4.d.; to William Forman the elder for his plough,3s.; to old Wyckwar for covering the cage, 4.d.; to old Graunger for hiswinter wages, 2s. 6d.; to the same for trenching the Marsh, 6d.; to IsaacWelsted for mending the Marsh gate, 3d. Sum . . . 2l. Bs. 2d.

The whole sum that the said William has laid out this year is gl. Ios. 3d.And the said William Heskyns has paid to Robert Segar and George

Braye, 2l. 6s. 6d. P. Ryche, I 581.

22[36v.] 1582/3 [1582]. The accounts of Robert Segar alias Parsons

and George Braye burgess stewards.Arrears. From John Curteis and William Heskyns, 2l. 6s. 6d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

2l. 14s. Bd.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 18s.; of Edward Calefor his year’s rent, 10s.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh, Il. 18s. 8d.;for the incomes of sundry persons, 7s. 8d. Sum . . . Bl. 15s. 6d.

Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 3l. os. 8d.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 3l. os. 8d. and so they owe

5l. 15s. whereof they have paid to Henry Gye and John Dashe, 41.And Il. 15s. 3d. was put into the common chest besides certain sumsyet to be gathered ‘as yn a dockett thereof made to the soome of —[blank] and delivered‘ unto the said Robert Segar and George Brayeto bee leveled’. P. Ryche, I 583.

231533/4. [1583]. The accounts of Henry Gye and John Dashe burgess

stewards.Arrears. From George Braye and Robert Segar, 5l. 15s. 5d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,

2-l. Ios. 4.d.-; for the winter lease of Portemarsh for sheep, ll. 19s.; forhorses there, gs. 7d.; for the winter lease of the Alders and for timber,tile, and other things, 2l. 7s. 8d. Sum . . . 13!. 2s. od.

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GUILD srnwanns’ BOOKDeductions. In foreign payments [37r.] and necessary expenses, 7l.0s.3d.Allowances. The sum of the allowances is 7l. os. 3d. and so they owe

61. 1s. gd. whereof they have paid to Thomas Whyte and RichardEdwardes, 4.l.

Receipts from cattle in the Alders 3 May, 2l. 10s. 4.d.; [37v.] for thewinter lease of Portemarsh, 2l. 1s.; for horses, 9s. 7d.

Received by Henry Gye and John Dashe for timber, tile, and otherthings.

For timber, 6s. 8d.; from Rede for his income, 3s. 4d.; from ThomasBryant for 350 tiles, 7s.; from William Gawen for 350 tiles, 6s. 8d.; fromMargaret Hannolde for the offal of the hedge in the Marsh, 4:.; fromThomas Barrowe for the Alders, 1l.; f1'om Granger for an old tree, 3s. 4.d.

Sum . . . 4.l. 12s. 11d.Payments by Henry Gye and John Dashe.To Richard Hyller for 2 days’ work, 1s. 2d.; to Thomas Sylke for

one day’s work, 7d.; to Thomas Barrowe for 3 day’s work, 1s. 8d.; toHyller for carrying thorns, 4.d.; to Thomas Weste and Benedick Craftefor one day’s work, 1s.; to Burgeman for 11} day’s work, 9d.; for a gallonof wine, 2s.; for charges at Ogborne court, 2s. 6d.; for mending theprison door, 1s. 4.d.; to George Welsted for scouring the harness, 4:.;for a lock for the said door, 1od.; for mending the Marsh pound andthe hedges, 4.d.; to Isaac Welsted for scouring the harness, 2s.; to JohnMountegew and William Guyngell for making 31 ‘lugges’ of hedge inthe Marsh, 8s. 3d.; to John Noyes, ll. 6s. 6d.; lent to John Noyes, 1l. Ios.

Sum . . . 41. 2s. 9d.P. Ryche, 1584.

24[38r.] 1584/5 [1584]. The accounts of Thomas Whyte and Richard

Edwardes burgess stewards.Arrears. From Henry Gye and John Dashe, 41.‘The rest of this accompte ys not tooe bee founde’.

P. Ryche, 1585.

251585/6 [1585]. The accounts ofJohn Noes and John Parham burgess

stewards.Arrears. From Thomas White and Richard Edwardes, 4l.Foreign receipts. From Edward Cale for his rent, 10s.; for the summer

lease of the Alders and Portemarsh for 140 cattle or kine, 2l. 4s. 8d.;for the winter lease of the Marsh of sundry persons, for; 167 "horses and

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sheep, 11. 2s. 1 1d.; from sundry inhabitants for the town hamess and otherfurniture, 31. 18s.; from the same inhabitants for the soldiers’ wages,11. 13s. 2d.; from John Dashe, '11. 16s. 6d.; from Robert Norman, 5s.;from Richard Edwards, 5s. Sum . . . 121. 15s.

The sum of the whole receipts 161. 15s.Received more for amercements in their constableship, 11. 17s.Deductions. Whereof is laid out and deducted in necessary expenses

as appear in bills thereof; and first for the harness, the furniture, and thereparations thereunto belonging, as follows.

For 2 corslets, 21.; for 2 pikes 6s. 8d.; for a caliver, 10s.; for a flaskand a twitchbox, 2s. 2d.; for 2 murrens, 4s. 8d.; for 30 ‘sheffe arrowes’,3s. 9d.; for feathering a sheaf, 1s. 3d. ; for a tasse, 1od.; for 6 swordgirdles, 4s. 4d.; for 5 ‘bufleather guyrdles’, 7s. 2d.; for lining 4. headpiecesand blacking 3 ‘skuls’, 2s.; for scouring swords and daggers, 1s. 6d.;for 3 red caps, 2s. 8d.; for a sword scabbard and making it clean, 8d.;for 2 dagger handles, 6d.; for mending the jacks, 1s.; for cleaning theswords and daggers at the second mustering, 1s.; for a buckle and‘ryvatinge’, 4d.; [38v.] for a new key for a gun, 4.d.; for keeping the gunsclean, 6d.; for keeping clean the corslets, 2s. 6d.; for mending the earof one headpiece, 2d.; for mending the cock of a gun, 2d.; for ‘stockyngeof a calyver’, 3s.; for a horse to carry the armour to Chyppynham forthe muster, 6d.; spent upon the soldiers there, 1s. 3d. ; ‘spente upponour selves at 3 tymes’, 3s.; spent upon the soldiers the second time,1s. 5d.; for a horse to carry the furniture, 6d. Sum . . . 51. 3s. 10d.

Spent at Chippenham for soldiers’ wages and other expenses there,11. 7s. 6d.; for the clerk of the market and other things, 31. 1s. 9d.; forthe restitution of the old amercements, 11. 1s. 6d.

Sum total . . . 101. 14:. 6d.Other payments by John Noes and John Parham.For squaring an oak, 2s.; for sawing the same oak, 3s.; for mending

the Marsh pound, 4:.; for my dinner and supper with the clerk ofthe market, 2s.; to Wflliam Bedford and Thomas Bruer, 4.1.; to RichardGraunger for hedging in Portemarsh, 3s. 8d.; for charges at Ogbomecourt, 5s. 1d.; for paper, 1d.; to the clerk of the market, 11. 9s.; to RobertParsons for the town business, 13s. 4d.; to the same, 2s.; for wine givento Mr. Duckett, 1s.; for mending the Alders pound, 1s. 6d.; for dinnerand supper with the clerk of the market, 1s. 6d. Sum . . . 71. 8s. 2d.

‘The deductions is leyed owte in the tyme of theyr stewardshyppe asappeareth in the aforesaid particulers, and examyned as playnelyeappearethe, 71. 8s. 2d.’

‘And soe the allowance and remaynder is 51. 1s. 1od.; and thereofdelivered into the handes of Willyam Bedforde the elder and ThomasBrewer burgess stewardes for this yere 1586 chosen and elected, 4.1.’

P. Ryche, .1586.29

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261 586/7 [1586]. The accounts ofThomas Brewar and William Bedforde

the elder burgess stewards.Arrears. From John Noes and John Parham, 4.1.Foreign receipts. From Edward Cale for his rent, 10s.; for the summer

lease of the Alders and Portemarsh ‘for syxe skore and syxe kyne odd’,21. 1s. 8d.; for the winter lease of the Alders from John Hannament,10s.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh for 36 sheep and 28 horses,11. 3s. 2d. Sum . . . 4.1. 4.s. 10d.

From sundry inhabitants for trees and tops from the Alders, 21. gs. 6d.;received more of the burgesses’ money, 21. Sum . . . 4.1. gs. 6d.

Total sum . . . 121. 14s. 4.d.Deductions by the stewards.At Oggboorne court, 2s. 2d.; to the gaol, 1s.; for winter wages, 2s. 6d.;

to William Guyngell, William Graynger, Thomas Goddard, RichardDyrham, Thomas Sylcke, and [3gr.] Isaac Brabantes for trenching,11. 11s. o§d.; to William Graynger for mending the Marsh gate, 1s.;to the same for winter wages, 2s. 6d.; for hedging, 2s. 8d.; to the constablestowards the Q_ueen’s silver, 6s.; for wine and sugar for Sir EdwardBaynton, 3s. 311.; to Alexander Gunter for scouring the pools, 1od.;to Isaac Brabantes for hedging, 8d.; for digging the new water pool,5s.; to the constables for the Irish people, 3s.; to Oliver Guyrdler, 16s. 6d.;for working at the new pool, 7s. 4.d.; for scouring the armour, 4.9. 411.;to Robert Colman for carrying stones, 4.s.; to William Graynger fordigging stones, 1s. 8d.; for a stag, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 51. 1s. rid.

Allowances. The allowance is 51. 1s. 11}d. and so they owe 71. 13s.whereof41. was paid to William Forman the elder and Robert Norman theelder. The rest was paid to the burgesses and put in the town chest.

Richard Perse is dismissed from his common for not paying his duties.P. Ryche, .1587.

271587/8 [1 587]. The accounts of William Forman the elder and Robert

Norman burgess stewards.The several accounts of the said William and Robert as follows.William Forman received fi'om Thomas Bruar and William Bedforde,

21.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 10s.; from Edward Cale for hisrent, 10s.; from Thomas Eruar for a stray mare, 5s.; for the winterlease of Portemarsh, 11. 1s. 4d.; for certain trees sold in the Alders asappears in particulars hereafter, 191. 7s. 8d. Sum . 231. 14.9.

Whereof is deducted in necessary expenses, 101. 15s. 8d.So all things deducted and allowed there remains in the hands of

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Robert Norman received from Thomas Bruare and William Bedforde, 21.Received for the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh, 21. 6s. 8d.

Sum . . . 6s. 8d.Whereof is deducted in necessary expenses, 31. gs. 8d.So there remains all things discharged 1gs. 1 1d. which the said Robert

has paid to the burgesses.

Trees sold in the Alders by William Forman and Robert Norman.William Swaddon the elder, 2 1, 11.; Oliver Guyrdler, 2, 16s.; Lawrence

Jones clerk, 1, 7s.; Humphrey Fraylinge, 1, 7s. 6d.; Thomas Bearde,1, 7s.; Henry Gye, 2, 18s.; [3gv.] Michael Smythe, 1, gs.; WilliamHeskyngs, 3, 11. 4:.; Thomas Brewer, 2, 15s.; Master Vycar, 2, 16s.;John Woodroffe, 2, 12s.; John -A Were alias Broune, 2, gs.; WilliamBedforde, 2, 15s.; John Bedforde, 2, 10s.; Giles Hellyer the elder, 1, 6s.;Richard Fowler, 2, 13s. 4d.; William Swaddon, 1, 6s.; Robert Personalias Segar, 2, 14s. 6d.; Thomas Fowler, 2, 11s.; Thomas Cowarde, 1,6s. 6d.; Henry Gye, 2, 17s.; John Noes, 2, 14s.; Thomas Fowler theyounger, 2, 15s. 4d.; Ralph Smyth alias Hosyer, 1, 5s. 6d.;John Poollen,1, 6s. 8d.; Benedick Allen, 2, 13s. 4d.; Robert Forman, 2, 13s.; 'WilliamFrayllinge, 1, 7s.; Thomas Bryante, 1, 6s. 8d.; Stephen Oryell, 2, 13s. 4d.;William Forman, 2, 13s.; for bark of the trees, 11. Sum . . .2 191. 7s. 8d.

Payments by William Forman.To the grubbers in the Alders, 31. os. 1 1d.; for carrying tiinber to the

bridge, 1od.; for sawing the timber, 1od.; for a lock, 6d.; for mendingthe lock, 1d.; to Mr. Vycar for registering our records, 16s.; to Whytefor mending the hedge, 6d.; to John Noes for armour for the borough,21. 1gs. 1od.; to the cutler for 5 daggers, 10s.; to William Heskynsconstable, 11. 4:.; to John Were alias Broune for the muster, 10s.; to thesame for the clerk of the market, 11.; to William Fraylinge for castingthe pools, 12s.; for paper, 1d. Sum . . . 101. 15s. 8d.

Payments by Robert Norman.To Whyte for mending the Marsh hedge, gs. 6d.; to William Heskyns

for going with the soldiers to Marlborough, 10s.; to the same at theDevysez for the subsidy, 11. 12s. 2d.; at Ogbome court, 3s. 4d.; for winegiven to Sir Edward Baynton, 3s. 4.d.; for a hook for the Marsh gate,1od.; for a twist for the same gate, 8d.; for making the ‘harre’ of the same,11d.; for the nails of the same, 1d.; to John Tyler for a plank, 1s.; toSharpe for mending the bridge, 1od.; to Thomas Cobley for labouring,1d.; to William Frayleinge for casting the Alders pool, 4s. 8d.; to HenryJoyce for mending the pool, 6d.; to John Byshoppe for mending a trenchto the Marsh pool, 1s. 8d. Sum . . . 31. gs. 7d.

P. Ryche, 1588.

1 The figures in this paragraph indicate the number of trees sold.31

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281588/9 [1588]. The accounts of William Swaddon the elder and

Robert Segar alias Parsons burgess stewards.From William Forman the elder and Robert Norman the elder,

[4or.]

Foreign receipts. From Edward Cale for his rent, 10s.; for the summerlease of the Alders and Portemarsh, 21. 14.s. 8d.; for the winter leaseof Portemarsh, 14s. 2d.; from George Olyver for his fine 3s. 4d.; fromRobert Barnes, 3s. 4d.; from Thomas Suter, 3s. 4.d.; from WilliamHarckwood, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 41. 12s. 2d.

So all the receipts come to 81. 12s. 2d.

Payments by Robert Segar.To the constables John Were and William Nycholas, 15s.; to John

Welsted for keeping clean the armour, 2s.; at Oggborne court, 1s.; toThomas Sylke for mending the hedge in the Marsh, 3s.; to John Wereconstable for furniture, 11.; for a gallon of wine given to Sir HenryKnyvet, 3s. 6d.; to John Were constable 17 May, 10s.; to Thomas Sylckefor mending the pool in the Marsh, 6d.; to the same for stopping cattle‘owt ofWennell’, 6d.; for expenses in going to the sheriff at Malmesburye,1od.; to the sheriff’s clerk, 6d.; to the sheriff’s [clerk] for wax, 1d.; forpaper _and wax for the burgesses, 2d.; to John Woodroffe constablefor the soldiers, 11s. 8d.; to Thomas Sylcke for mending ‘shurdes’ inthe Marsh, 5d.; to the same for his winter wages, 2s. 6d.; to John Browneconstable for the muster before Easter, 15s.; to Sylke for mending theMarsh hedge twice, 2s.; at Ogburne court, 1s.; to the bailiff there, 1s.;to John Browne for the muster at Chipnam before Whitsuntide, 10s.; toHumphrey Townsende, Sir Edward Baynton’s man, 10s.

Sum . . . 51. 10s. 9d.So there remains all things deducted and allowed 31. 1s. 5d. which

was paid to Henry Gye and Thomas Whyte. P. Ryche, 1589.

From cattle in the Alders 3 May 1588, [4.ov.] 21. 14s. 8d.; for horsesin the Marsh, 7s. 4d.; for sheep in the Marsh, 6s. 10d.

291589/go. [1589]. The accounts of Henry Gye and Thomas Whyte

burgess stewards.

From William Swaddon and Robert Segar, 31. 1s. 5d.

‘The partyculers of the reste of this accompt was loste by the saydeHenrye Gye.’ P. Rytche, 1590.

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_ - so1590/1 [1590]. The accounts of John Woodrooffe and Richard

Edwardes burgess stewards.

[41r.] First receipts. From Henry Gye and Thomas Whyte, 21.

Foreign receipts and incomes. For rent of the house in the Alders, 10s.;for the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh, 31. 6s.; for ‘shrudes’of trees sold in the Alders, 81. 13s.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh,31. 10s. 1od.; from John Gawen for the winter lease, 11. 4s. 6d.; for theincomes of sundry persons, 17s. 8d. Sum. . . 181. 18s. 6d.

Deductions. In foreign expenses, 18s. 2d.

So there remains all things discharged and levied, 141. os. 4d. whichwas paid to the burgesses and the burgess stewards John Were aliasBroune and Oliver Gurdler. .

P. Rytche, 1591.

The number of cattle in the Alders 3 May 1'59o was 200.

Incomes. William Bedforde the younger, 2s.; Humphrey Townsende,3s. 4d.; Giles Guybbs, 4.s.; Richard Bowyer, 3s. 4d.; Edward Guylden,4s.; Benedick Allen, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Rumsey, 4s.; John Mountagewe, 5s.

Sum . . . 11. gs.

Deductions. To Thomas Fowkes, 3s.; to John Noes when the clerk of themarket was here, 11. 13s. 4.d.; to Thomas Fowkes on the same day, 6s. 8d.;to John Ladd for mending the pound, 1s. 2d.; to John Noes 13 May,11. 4s. 2d.; at Ogbome court, 1s. 6d.; to Thomas Sylke for mending thehedge of the Marsh, 2s.; to the same for casting the pool in the Marsh,3s. 4d.; to the same for casting the pool in the Alders, 3s.; to the same forkeeping the beasts at Chavye Well, Is.; to William Bedforde when hewent toChyppynham, 5s.; to Isaac Welsted for mending the lock of theAlders pound, 4d.; to Thomas Sylke for keeping the winter lease, 2s. 6d.;for lining and fringing one head-piece, 1od.; for mending the butts,1s.; for half a pound of gunpowder, 8d.; ‘for defaultes that were fowndewith oure soldyers that was sente intooe Irelande’, 7s. 4.d.; to ThomasSylke for mending the hedge in the Marsh, 3s.; at Oggbome court fora dinner, 1s.; to the bailiff there, Is.; for horsemeat there, 6d.; -to theconstables, gs. 8d.; to John Broune for a gallon of wine, 2s. 8d.; to thesheri.ff’s bailiff, 1s. 8d.; to the constables, 10s.

A note of the number of sheep and horses in Portmarsh in winter:sheep, 400; horse beasts, 48.

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31[41v.] 1 594/5 [1594]. 1 The accounts of Thomas Fooukes and Thomas

Whyte burgess stewards. -First receipts. From the stewards for the previous year, 41.Foreign receipts. From John Graunger for the Alders house, 10s.; ‘at

another tyme of the towne mooneye’, 101. 2s. 6d.; incomes: WalterNicholas, 3s. 4d.; John Wyate, 3s. 4.d.; John Pearce, 10s.; ThomasLongenam, 10s.; — [blank] Shryve, 10s.; James Mylles, 5s.; FrancisWelstede, nothing; from George Braye for thorns, 2s.; from ThomasFowke, 1s. Sum . . . 41. 17s. 2d.

From Mr. Allen for the winter lease of the Alders, 11. 2s.; for thewinter lease of Portemarsh for horse beasts and sheep (4.42), 31. 3s. 3d.;for the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh for 156 kine, bullocks,and heifers, 21. 12s. 8d. Sum . . . 61. 17s. 11d.

Sum total. . . 151.14s.1d.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 91. 15:. rod.So there remains all things discharged and levied, 51. 18s. 3d., which

was paid to the burgesses and the burgess stewards Henry Gye andWilliam Bedforde the elder. P. Rytche, 1595.

321595/6 [1595]. The accounts of Henry Gye and William Bedforde

the elder burgess stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Fowke and Thomas Whyte, 51. 18s. 3d.Foreign receipts. From John Graunger his year’s rent for the Alders

house, 10s.; from John Baker for his income, 10s.; from Thomas Swaddonfor his income, 3s. 4d.; for the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarshfor 132 kine and bullocks, 21. 1s. 8d.; for the winter leasenof the Alders,11. 10s.; for the winter lease of Portemarsh, 11. 17s. 3d.

' Sum . . . 6l._ 12s. 3d.Sum total . . . 101. 12s. 3d.

[42r.] Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 4.1.8.1. rod.So there remains all things discharged and cleared 61. 3s. 5d. fi~om

which 41. was paid to Master Benedick Allen and Robert Forman, and21. 3s. 5d. to the burgesses. P.' Rytche.

331596/7 [1596]. The accounts of Benedick Allen gentleman and Robert

Forman ‘clotheman’ burgess stewards.First receipts. From Henry Gye and William Bedforde the elder, 41.

1 Before this account appears a note to explain that the accounts for the years 1 591-3were lost.

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Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portemarsh,21. 6s. 1od.; fines: William Walker, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Chylde, 3s. 4d.;Thomas Ducke, 5s.; James — [blank], 2s. 6d.; Robert Nycholas, 3s. 4.d.;from William Bedforde for a stray mare, 15s.; from John Broune for2 jacks, 11, Sum . . . 19s.

The sum ofall the receipts is 81. 19s. 4d.; the deductions are 51. 16s. 5d.;so there remains 21. 10s. 3d., which was paid to Thomas Fowkes andThomas Swaddon. P. Rytche, 1597.

341597/8 [I597]. The accounts of Thomas Fowke and Thomas Swaddon

burgess stewards.First receipts. From Benedick Allen and Robert Forman, 21. 10s. 3d.Foreign receipts. From John Graynger for rent, 10s.; for the summer

lease of the -Alders and Portemarsh-, 21. 3s. 4.d.; for the fines of sundrypersons, 31. 16s. 6d.; for horse lease in the winter, 6s. 4.d.; for sheep leasein winter, 17s. 6d.; for wood sold, 111. 19s. rod. . Sum. . . 221. 13s. 10d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 71. 14s. 7d.So there remains 41. which was paid to Oliver Guyrdler and Francis

Twygden. ' P. Rytche, 1598.

35[42v.] 1598/9 [1598]. The accounts of Oliver Gyrdler and Francis

Twigdden burgess stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Fowke and Thomas Swadden, 41.Foreign receipts. For the summer and winter leases of the Marsh and

Alders, for wood sold, and for rent, 161. 12s. 7d.Sum total . . . 201. 12s. 7d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 161. 12s. 8d.Remainder. So there remains 31. 19s. 11d., which was paid to John

Noise and John Parham. R[ichard] F[owler]

_ 361 599/ 1600 [1599]. The accounts of John Noyes and John Parham

burgess stewards.First receipts. From Oliver Gyrdler and Francis Twigdden, 41.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease, 21. 18s.; for wood, 151. 16s.; for

the winter lease, 11. 18s. 3d.; for fines, 21. 6s. 8d.; for John Graunger’srent, 10s. Sum . . . 271. 8s. 11d.

Deductions. To Thomas Fooke and Thomas Swadden constables atdivers times for expenses belonging to the town, 91. 2s. 2d.; to the same

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GUILD srnwxnns’ BOOKfor gunpowder, 7s. 6d.; for soldiers’ coats, 51.; to Richard Fowlerfor keeping the register book, 5s.; for wine given to Mr. Baynton, 6s.;for mending armour, 2s. 6d.; for casting the yonder pond in the Marsh,5s. 2d.; for sundry other expenses about the commons and at Ogbomecourt, 11. 3s. 6d.; [43r.] to Oliver Gyrdler constable, 21. 16s. 2d.

Sum . . . 231. 8s. 1d.Remainder. So there remains, 41. os. 11d. which was paid to Thomas

White and Richard Edwards. R[ichard F[owler]

371600/ I [16oo]. The accounts ofThomas Whyte and Richard Edwardes

burgess stewards.First receipts. From John Noyes and John Parham, os. 11d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease, for fines, incomes, and rent,

71. 16s. 8d.; for the winter lease, 51. Sum . . . 121. 16s. 8d.Deductions. ‘As by specyall parteculars dothe shew,’ 71.Remainder. So there remains, 51. 4s. 11d., which was paid to William

Swaddon and Robert ‘Segar. R[ichard] F[owler]

381601/2 [1601]. The accounts of William Swaddon and Robert Segar

burgess stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Vllhyte and Richard Edwardes, 51. 4s. 1 1d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease, 31. 1s. 4d.; for the sheep lease

in the Marsh, 21. os. 7d.; for the horse lease in the Marsh, 12s. 7d.; fromMr. Alleyn for the winter lease of the Alders, 21. 10s.; for wood and rent,41. os. 2d.; for incomes, 11. 17s. 7d. Sum . . . 191. 7s. 5d.

[43v.] Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 131. os. 7d.Remainder. So there remains 51. which was paid to Robert Forman

and Walter Nycholas.39

1602/3 [16o2]. The accounts of Robert Forman and Walter Nycholasburgess stewards.

First receipts. From William Swadden and Robert Segar, 51.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and the Alders,

21. 6s. 8d.; for Graunger’s rent, 10s.; incomes: Jacob Busshipp, 3s. 4d.;Edward Ladde, 10s.; Richard Coate, 10s.; for the winter lease,21. 12s. 11d. Sum . . . 121. 4-_s. 11d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 71. 15s. 10d.Remainder. So there remains 31. 9s. 7d. which was paid to William

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Forman and William Bedforde, ‘whereof William Forman hathe to hisparte 11. 14s. 6d. and William Bedforde 11. 15s. 1d.’

‘And there is to be gathered by the old steward Walter Nycholas,8s. 6d., and more lefte to gatheringe by Thomas White and RichardEdwardes, 2s. 6d.’

40[4.4.r.] 1603/4 [I603]. The accounts of William Forman and William

Bedforde burgess stewards.First receipts. From Robert Forman and Walter Nycholas, 31. gs. 7d.Foreign receipts. From the last stewards, 11. 14s. 6d.; for the summer

lease of the Marsh and Alders, 21. 17s. 8d.; from William Segar for hisincome, 6s. 8d.; from Richard Morton in part for his income, 17s.; fromRichard Bartelett for his income, 11.; from Graunger for his rent, 10s.

Sum . . . 71. 5s. rod.Laid out of the same to John Browne and Philip Swaddon, 11.

So there remains due upon this account, 61. 5s. 10d.Received for trees and the bark of the same trees, and for the old

planks of the bridge, 21. 17s. 2d.Deductions. To Bushe for making the bridge, setting up the rails, felling,

squaring, and sawing the timber, the chips made thereof and in money,11. gs. 8d.; to Walter Parsons and Thomas Reeve for carrying timberfor the bridge and the blind house, 21. 14s.

Remaining due on this account, 3s. 2d.William Bedford’s receipts.In stock, for old trees, the sheep and horse lease in winter, 151. 3s. 4d.Deductions. To Bushe for casting the ponds in the Marsh, and other

labourers, 111. 6s. 5d.[44r.] The whole receipts. 24.1. 3s. 8d.Deductions. 151.Remainder. So there remains 91. 3s. 8d. of which 31. 3s. 8d. was paid

to Thomas Foolke burgess steward with Philip Swadden.[5o3o.] John Were and Philip Swadden constables for the last year

have given their account to the stewards, and have delivered to RobertSegar and Nicholas Gyrdler constables for this year, 11. gs.

41[4.4.v.] 1604/5 [1604]. The accounts of Thomas Foulke and Philip

Swadden burgess stewards.First receipts. From William Forman and William Bedforde, 31. 3s. 8d.

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0011.1) srnwnnns’ BOOKForeign receipts. For beast lease in summer, 31.; for incomes, 11. 14s.;

for shrouds sold in the Marsh and Alders, 61. 14s. 1od.; for trees soldin the Alders, 31. os. 4.d.; for trees sold in the Marsh, 91. 3s. 8d.; for rentin the Alders, 10s. Sum . . . 281. 5s. 6d.

Received for horses in the Marsh, 18s. 7d.; for sheep in the Marsh,11. 18s.. 7d.; for a strayer, 13s. 8d.; for the winter lease of the Alders,31. 1 1s. Sum . . . 71. os. 6d.

Total sum . . . 351. 6s. od.Deductions. For the ‘burgesses of parliament’, for casting the ponds,

and other necessaries about the commons, 281. 12s. 8d.Remainder. The remainder is 61. 13s. 4.d. So there remains 41., which

was paid to John Browne and Thomas Swaddon.[5o5r.] Thomas Folke and Philip Swadden have sold the winter lease

of the Alders to William Bedforde, 31. 1 1s. '

42[4.5r.] 1605/6 [16o5]. The accounts of John Browne and Thomas

Swadden burgess stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Folke and Philip Swadden, 4.1.Foreign receipts. For-beast lease in the Marsh and Alders in summer,

21. 18s. 4.d.; from Walter Massye for an income in the commons, 6s. 8d.;for rent in the Alders, 10s.; for the winter lease of the Marsh and theAlders, 10s.; for the winter lease of the Marsh and the Alders, 91. 2s. 5d.

Sum . . . 151. 18s. 1d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 101.Remainder. So there remains to be paid to Oliver Gyrdeler and Robert

Pettle, 61. 11s. 3d., but 11. 1s. 4.d. was paid back in the presence of theburgesses to Mr. Allen for an old debt. So there now remains in the handsof Oliver Gyrdeler and Robert Pettle 1, 51. 10s.

[5o5r.] John Browne and Thomas Swaddon have sold the winter leaseof the Alders to Mr. Alleyn on All Saints’ day, 31. 13s. 6d.

43[45r.] 1606/7 [1606]. The accounts of Oliver Gyrdeler and Walter

Nycholas burgess stewards.

First receipts. From John Browne and Thomas Swadden, 21. 15s.

1 On 6 July I606 Robert Pettle having refused to serve as burgess was disburgessed(see 154.).

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[45o.] Foreign receipts. From Robert Pettle, 11.; from Mrs. Horton, 1s.;for the summer lease of the Marsh and.Alders, 21. 18s. 4d.; for the winterlease of the Alders, 21. 13s. 6d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh forhorses and sheep, 21. 11s. 8d.; for wood and timber in the Marsh andAlders, 351. 15s. 9d.; for Granger’s rent, 10s.; for a strayer, 8d.; from JohnSummers for beasts penned in the pound in the A-lders, 1s. 6d. A

Sum. . . 431. 14s. rod.Deductions. To John Noyse for his service in Parliament, 191.; for

renewing the charter, 51.; expenses concerning the commons and othernecessary business, 331. 6s. 11d.

Remainder. So there remains 181. 3s. 7d.‘There remainethe more to the towen which was layed owte for Easteman

Stret, 5s.; more for the kinge’s provisyon, 5s.’

441607/8 [1607]. The accounts of Oliver Gyrdeler and Walter

Nycholas, ‘the seconde yere burgess stewardes’.First receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 21. 7s.;

for incomes and rents, 21. 1s. 4d.; for horses in the Marsh, 17s.; for sheepin the Marsh, 11. 16s. 6d.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 31. os. 8d.

Sum . . . 101. 2s. 6d.[46r.] Deductions. For mending the bounds of the Marsh and Alders

and other reparations, 11. 7s. 5d.; to Thomas White and Walter Massye,11. 16s. 7d.; for grubbing and other necessary payments, 21. 11s. 6d.

So there remains 41. 7s. od.Also received of Walter Nycholas and Oliver Gyrdler the amount

left in their hands last year, 61. 1s. So the whole receipts are, 111. 1s.,whereof is delivered to Robert Parsons and Richard Edwards, 4.1., and tothe constables Thomas Swadden and Thomas Foolke, 11. 8s.

And put up in the chest, 51.

451608/9 [1608]. The accounts ofRobert Parsons and Richard Edwardes

burgess stewards.First receipts. From Oliver Gyrdeler and Walter Nycholas, 41.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 21. 10s.;

from John Scotte for his income, 4s.; from Srive for his income, 6s. 8d.;‘and 6s. 8d. is to paye at hollorodde daye next’; from Richard Jones for hisincome, 6s.; for rent for the Alders, 10s.; from John Sommers, 1s. 1d.;

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01111.0 srnwxnns’ BOOKfor wood in the Marsh, 6s. 8d.; for bark, 1s.; for sheep lease in the Marsh,11. 6s. 1od.; [4.6o.] for the horse lease in the Marsh, 15s.

Sum . . . 111. 13s. 4d.Deductions. In foreign payments and necessary expenses, 51. os. 7d.Remainder. So there remains 61. 13s. 4.d., whereof was paid to Robert

Forman and John Browen, 41., and to the town chest, 21. 13s.[5o2r.] 6 May 1608. Mistress Horton paid 1s. for leave to come

through the Marsh with wood and timber from Sommer lease.

45[4.6o.] 1608/9 [1609]. The accounts of Robert Forman and John

Browen burgess stewards.First receipts. From Oliver Gyrdeler and Walter Nycholas,Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 21. 17s.;

for rent in the Alders, 5s.; from Humphrey Fraylinge for his income,3s. 4.d.; from John Bedforde for his income, 3s. 4d.; from MathewShrive, -—- [blank]; from William Dolman for his income, 3s. 4d.; fromEdward Nycholas for his income, 3s. 4.d.; for the winter lease of theMarsh for horses, 10s. 8d.; for sheep in the Marsh, 31. 12s. 2d.; from Mr.Alleyn for the Alders, 21. Is. Sum . . . 121. 3s. 6d.

[47r.] Deductions. To Oliver Gyrdeler for the clerk of the market 21.;to the younger Prince, 10s.; to John Noyse when he went to Parliament,21.; to John Forman constable, 14.s.; to the under sheriff, 10s.; to FrancisTwigdden, 4s.; in foreign and sundry payments, 101. 15s.

Remainder. So there remains 11. 7s. 10d. which was paid to ThomasSwadden and Thomas Folke.

471609/10 [1610]. The accounts of Thomas Swadden and Thomas Folke

burgess stewards.

First receipts. From Walter Nycholas and Oliver Gyrdeler, 11. 7s. 1od.;for wood in the Marsh and Alders, 161. 2s. 4.d.; for the summer lease ofthe Alders and incomes, 31. gs. 8d.; from John Cale for his income, 3s. 4d.;from Richard Dolman for his income, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 31. gs. 8d.

For horses in the winter, 11. 7s. 11d.; from Mr. Allen for the winterlease of the Alders, 11. 16s. 8d.; from Robert Busshipp for rent, 4.s. 6d.;for sheep in the winter, 21. Sum . . . 261. 8s. 1 1d.

[47v.] Deductions. To John Noyse, 191.; in foreign and sundry payments,61. Is.; to Thomas Sylke for his wages, 2s. 6d. Sum . . . 251. 3s. 6d.

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Remainder. So there remains 11. 7s. 4d. which was paid to Mr. Alleynand Robert Parsons.

[5o3v.] Richard Edwardes [constable] received for the use of the poor,21. 14s. being the overplus of the town stock.

48[48r.] 1610/1 [161 1]. The accounts of Benedick Alleyn gentleman and

Robert Parsons burgess stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Swadden and Thomas Folke, 11. 7s. 4d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, and

for the income of Walter Hunter, 10s.; from Edward Bowyes for hisincome, 3s. 4d. . Sum . . . 61. 14s. 7d.

FromJohn Baker and Nicholas Packer for the winter lease ofthe Alders,21. 19s.; for horses in the Marsh, 8s. 8d.; for sheep in the Marsh, 11. gs.

Deductions. For grubbing, trenching, and other necessary paymentsin the commons, 81. 1s. 6d.

To Philip Swadden burgess steward, 61. 1s. 2d. whereof he delivered11. os. 2d. to the old constables; to John Noyes, 21.; to Nicholas Packer,2s. 6d.; to Oliver Gyrdler, 4.s. owing for the charges of the clerk of themarket.

So there remains to Philip Swadden, 21. 14s. 6d.

49_ [48v.] 1611/2 [1612]. The accounts of Philip Swadden andJohn Jonesburgess stewards.

First receipts. From Benedick Alleyn gentleman and Robert Parsons,21. 14.s. 6d.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and for rent there,41. 2s. 4d.

Incomes. Barnabas Horsington, 7s. 6d.; Elbright Gye, 3s. 4.d.; WilliamPerce, 3s. 4d.

The following have not yet paid their incomes. Walter Webbe, ThomasOckford the younger, William Wilkoxe (Robert Parsons gave his wordfor him), — [blank] Brabence.

For horses in the Marsh in the winter, 7s. 4d.; for sheep in the Marshin winter, 21. 5s. 3d.; ‘owr whole receiptes is withe the 41. 8s. wee receavedof Mr. Alleyn for the wynter lease of the Alders’, 171. 16s.

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01111.0 srawxnns’ 00011Deductions. In ‘necessary payments on the commons such as casting

ponds, mending bounds, gates, and pounds, with other charges, 101. 6s.Remainder. So there remains 71. 10s. which was paid to John Noyes

and Walter Nycholas.

[5o3o.] To Nicholas Gyrdler and Henry Peres constables, 31. 7s. 8d.from the increase of the town stock to be given to the poor at theirdiscretion.

50[49r.] 1612/3 [1613]. The accounts ofJohn Noyes and Walter Nycholas

burgess stewards.

First receipts. From Philip Swadden and John Jones, ‘71. 10s.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of Portmarsh and the Alders,31. 6s. 8d.; from Awsten for rent, 6s.; from Edward Gylden for hisincome, 3s. 4d.; for horses in the Marsh, 11. 1s.; for sheep in the Marsh,11. 10s. 1od.; from Mr. Alleyn for the winter lease, 31. 17s.

The whole receipts, 171. 10s. 10d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 131. 12s. 9d.

Remainder. So there remains 41. 2s. 1d. which was paid to John Werealias Browen and Nicholas Gyrdeler.

51[49v.] 1613/4 [1614]. The accounts of John Were alias Browen and

Nicholas Gyrdeler burgess stewards.First receipts. From John Noyes and Walter Nycholas, 4.1. 2s. 1d.; for

the summer lease of the Alders, 31. 7s. 4d.; from Nlr. Alleyn for thewinter lease of the Alders, 21. 13s. 10d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh,11. 18s. 5d.; for trees sold in the Marsh, 91. gs. 4d.; for trees sold in theAlders, 14.1. 8s. 1d.; for bark, 21. Sum . . . 401. 10s. 10d.

Incomes. Walter Wayte, 6s. 8d.; Richard Riche, 3s. 4d.; Mary Taylorwidow, 3s. 4d.; John Dashe the younger, 3s. 4.d.; John Tuaker, 3s. 4d.;Thomas Saunders, 5s.; Daniel’Porter, 5s.; Richard Tyllye, 10s.; RichardOlyver, 3s. 4d.; Robert Scott, 3s. 4d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 181.

Remainder. And so there remains 21. which was paid to Thomas Folkeand Henry Peres; and 201. was put in the town chest.

[503v.] To Mr. Alleyn [constable], 21. gs. 5d. from the increase ofthe town stock to be given to the poor.

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52[5or.] 1614/5 [1615]. The accounts of Thomas Fooke and Henry

Peeres burgess stewards. '

First receipts. From John Were alias Browen and Nicholas Gyrdeler, 21.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the commons, 31. 15s. 8d.;from Mr. Alleyn for the winter lease of the Alders, 31. 7s. 8d.; for thehorse lease in the .Marsh, 11. os. 4d.; for the sheep lease in the Marsh,11. 6s. 4d.; from Ralph Hurde and John Busshipp for going throughthe Marsh with their ploughs, 2s.; from Richard Dolman for a ‘slumpt’tree in the Marsh, 6s. 8d.; for rent, 8s. 10d. Sum . . A. 131. 7s. 4d.

Incomes. Mathew Selwodd, 4..s.; John Perrein, 5s.; Thomas Bedfordethe "younger, 3s. 4d.;J0seph Smythe, 2s. 6d. Sum . . . 14s. 10d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 91. gs.

Remainder. So there remains 31. 18s. 4d. which was paid to PhilipSwadden and Robert Jefferye.

[5o3o.] To Robert Forman constable 21. 4.s. of the increase of the townstock to be given to the poor.

53.[52r.] 1615/6 [1616]. The accounts of Philip Swadden and Robert

Jefferye burgess stewards.

First receipts. From Thomas Fooke and Henry Peres, 31. 18s. 4d.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31. 10s.;for the winter lease of the Alders, 31. 8s.; for horses in the Marsh, 11.;for the sheep in the Marsh, 21. 1s. 8d.

Incomes. William Forman, 3s. 4d.; John James, 5s.; Thomas Purryer,3s. Sum . . . 141. 8s. 8d.

Received ‘to the use of the towen’, 21.; for old timber of the bridgeand chips, 31. 1s. Total sum . . . 191. gs. 8d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 181. 11s. 2d.

Remainder. So there remains 11. 4s. rod. which was paid to RobertForman and Mr. Allyen.

[5o3o.] To Walter Nicholas constable, 21. 5s. 2d. of the increase ofthe town stock.

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54[53r.] 1616/7 [1617]. The accounts of Mr. Alleyn and Robert Forman

burgess stewards.First receipts. From Philip Swadden and Robert Jefferye, 11. 4s. 10d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

31. 15s. 4.d.; from Phillip Swadden for the winter lease of the Alders,41. 2s.; for horses in the Marsh, 17s.; for sheep in the Marsh, 21. 4s. 10d.

Incomes. Mr. Fawen, 3s. 4d.; George Bruer, 3s. 4d.; Nicholas Gawen,7s.; William Bryante, 7s.; Robert Ladd, 3s. 4d.; widow Tayler, JohnDashe’s daughter, 3s. 4d.; Henry Noble, 3s. 4d.; Henry Thorner, 6s.;Elizabeth Wattes, 3s. 4d.; Richard Hoffer, 7s. 6d.; William Nycholas,3s. 4d. Sum . . . 21. 10s.

Total sum . . . 141. 13s. 2d.Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 131. 4s. 6d.Remainder. So there remains 11. 16s. 7d. which was paid to John Noyes

and Thomas Fooke.55

[53o.] 1618/9 [1618]. The accounts ofJohn Noyes and Thomas Fookeburgess stewards.

First receipts. From _Mr. Alleyn and Robert Forman 11. 18s. 3d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

31. 17s. 4d.; from Mr. Alleyn for the winter lease of the Alders, 21. 10s.;for horses in the Marsh, 17s. 6d.; for sheep in the Marsh in the winter,11. 17s. 2d.; from Philip Swadden for the use of the town, 21.; from JohnHannam, 13s. 3d.

Incomes. William Towenzend, 3s. 4d.; William Waylonde, 3s. 4d.;Thomas Lanfere, 7s.; Robert Welsted, 6s. 8d.; William Brooke, 5s.; JohnBushe, 5s.; Charles Vennarde, 5s.; Peter Welsted, 6s.; Benedict Browen,3s. 4d. Sum . . . 21. 4s. 8d.

Total sum . . . 151. 18s. 2d.Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 151. 2s. 7d.Remainder. So there remains 15s. 7d. which was paid to Walter Nycholas

and Robert Jefferye.[5o3v.] To Philip Swaddon constable, 21. os. 5d. of the increase of

the town stock.56

[54.r.] 1619/20 [1619]. The accounts of Walter Nycholas and RobertJeffery, burgess stewards.

First receipts. From John Noyes and Thomas Fooke, 15s. 7d.44

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Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31. 8s.;from Mr. Alleyn for the winter lease of the Alders, 51.; for horses in theMarsh, 15s. 6d.; for sheep in the Marsh, 21. 19s. 8d.; for offal wood and2 or 3 rotten trees, 21. 11s. 4d.

Incomes. Anthony Glide, 4s.; John Francklyn, 7s. 6d.; WilliamHeywarde, 8s.; Mr. William Vennarde, 4s.; John Ducke, 5s.; EdwardLandicke, 7s.; William Hatherell, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 21. 2s. 2d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 151. 8s. 9d.Remainder. So there remains 61. 4s. which was paid to William Segar

alias Parsons and Humphrey Townzende.[5o3v.] To Nicholas Gyrdeler and John Forman constables, 21. 3s. 9d.

57[54.v.] 1620/ 1 [1620]. The accounts of William Segar and Humphrey

Tounzende burgess stewards.First receipts. From Walter Nicholas and Robert Jefferye, 61. 4s.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31. 1 1s.4d.

from Mr. Alleyn for the winter lease of the Alders, 21. 13s. 4d.; for woodand trees, 81. 1s. 4d.; for horses in the Marsh, 11. os. 8d.; for sheep inthe Marsh, 11. 16s.

Incomes." William Tayler, 3s. 4.d.; John Jent, 3s. 4.d.; William Under-wodd, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Chilfester, 4s.; Stephen Pyrkin, 4s.; PhilipGriffen, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Spender, 6s.; William Wythye, 3s.

Sum . . . 11. 16s. 8d.Total sum . . . 251. 3s. 2d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 201. 5s. 10d.Remainder. S0 there remains 61. 17s. which was paid to John

Hamlam and John Weeckes.[5o3v.] To R0bertJefferye and William Harkewoodd constables, 21. 2s.

53[55r.] 162 1 /2 [162 1]. The accounts ofJohn Weeckes andJohn I'I3.I1I13.I'l‘l

burgess stewards.First receipts. From William Segar and Humphrey Tounzende,

61. 17s. 4d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 41.;

‘received lykewyse a note wherein was lefte to collect by them the sumof 21. 17s. 7d. whereof wee have received, 21.’; from Mr. Norborne foran old post rail, 6d.; Mr. Alleyn the winter lease of the Alders, not paid.

Sum . . . 81. 17s. 10d.The summer l_ease of the Marsh and Alders, 41.

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GUILD srnwxnns’ 00011Incomes. Thomas Page, 3s. 4d.;J0hn Tomkins, 3s. 4d.; Gabriel Bedford,

3s. Sum . . . 10s.For horses in the Marsh, 10s. 6d.; for sheep in the Marsh, 19s. 6d.;

from Nicholas Gyrdeler for the use of 201., 21.Sum total . . . 161. 17s. 10d.

Remainder. So there remains 61. os. 3d.‘Leafte a note wherein is leafte to gatheringe, 51. 5s. 3d.’[504v.] Mr. Alleyn constable has received of the overplus of the town

stock, 16s. 8d. and Stephen White constable has received 15s. 2d.

59[55u.] 1622/3 [1622]. The accounts of John Noyes and William

Harkewode burgess stewards.First receipts. From John Weeckes and John Hannam, 61. os. 3d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 3l.4s.8d.;

for the winter lease of the Alders from Stephen White, 21. 3s.; for horsesand sheep in the Marsh, 21. os. 7d.; ‘by a note lefte by John Hannamand John Weeckes for the last yere’ for sheep, 10s.

Incomes. Thomas Signett, 8s.; Thomas Hiller, 8s.; Philip Page,6s.; Robert Norman, 3s. 4d.; John Jones, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 11. 8s. 8d.

For the income of John Chelfesteter, 4s.; from Mr. Alleyn on hisaccount for the winter lease of the Alders, 2s. 6d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 81. os. 2d.Remainder. So there remains 5s. 5d. which was paid to William Segar

and Robert Jefferye. .-‘Also lefte to gatheringe withe them a note wherein is lefte behynde

of the old accompte’, 11. 13s. 2d. Also ‘severall bandes whiche is for the201. remayninge in Nycholas Gyrdelers handes. And by note upponone of these bonds in all amountinge to the 231.’

From the 61. os. 3d. received by Nicholas Gyrdler from John Weeckesand John Hannam ‘31. 8s. was delivered presentlye to Robert Jefferyconstable for his accompte; the other to and fyftye shillinges 3d. andthe money he receaved in incomes was levell in his accomptes and in thereconynges of his bands to the towne’. I

[56r.] 1622/3 [1623]. The accounts of Robert Jeffery and WilliamSeager alias Parsons burgess stewards.

First receipts. From John Noyes and William Harkewood, 5s. 5d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31.5s.4d.;

from the commoners for haining the Alders, 11. 8s. 6d.; for horses in the46

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Marsh, 10s.; for sheep lease of the Marsh, 15s. 6d.; from Henry Bruerfor 3 bullocks going in the Marsh in winter, 1s.; from William Allenfor the top of a tree, 411.; from John Harrold for 4 colts made strayersin the commons, 1s.; from James Ballard for a bullock made strayer,2s.; from Richard Butler for chips when the rails were set up in theMarsh, 1s. 4d.; by an old note left byJohn Noyes and William Harkwood,1s..9d.

Incomes. Robert Forman, 3.s. 411.; John Browne butcher, 8s.; PhilipBarrowe, 3s. 4d.; Stephen White, 3.s. 4.d.; Walter Nicholas the younger,3s. 4d.; Ralph Welsteede, 3s. 411.; William Tayler mason, 3s. 4d.; Rebeccawife of William Smyth, 3s. 4d. Sum . . . 81. os. 2d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 61. os. 6d.Remainder. So there remains 11. 19s. 8d. which was paid to Robert

Forman and John Forman.‘Alsoe lefi: with them an obligation which. is in the hands of Robert

FOITIIBII for 121. due from Walter Cowley and his wiefwhich said summewas 201.; but that the rest with summe use that grewe due thereof waslaid out towardes the renewinge of the executry writt being a memberof our charter for the better mayntenance of our pryviledges’.

61[56u.] 1623/4 [1624]. The accounts of Robert Forman and John

Forman burgess stewards.

First receipts. From William Seager alias Parsons and Robert Jeffery,11. 1gs. 8d.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31.9s.41l.;for horses and sheep in the Marsh, 21. 2s. 411.; from an old note left byWilliam Seager and Robert Jeffery, — [blank]; for the winter lease ofthe Alders, 31. 1s.; received ‘over and above that which paid the clarkeof the markett’, 3s. 2d.

Incomes. Adam Adams, 6s.; Hugh Sylke, 3s. 411.; Philip Webb, 3s. 4.d.;Andrew Love, 3s. 4d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, for setting forth soldiers,for the conveyance 1 of an annuity bequeathed to the borough by

1 A conveyance dated 8 October 1624. by Elizabeth Swaddon widow to the oficersof the cities and towns of Worcester, Winchester, Reading, Calne, and Aylesbury,of certain lands in Great Horwood and Singleborough, co. Bucks. devised to her intrust by William Swaddon, D.D., late Archdeacon of Worcester for the benefit of thosetowns. Calne received an annuity of 41. ‘for the use of the poor of honest conversation,not common alehouse haunters, common gamestcrs or notorious evil-doers'.

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William Swadon deceased doctor of divinity, and Elizabeth his wife,141. 5s. 8d.; which is more than the receipts by 17s. 6d.

Paid to Anthony Gleed and John Dashe the younger, which theylaid out when constables, 51. 3s. 11d.

‘All which forren payments, deductions, and moneys left behyndunpaid as by their severall bylles and note shewen forth were allowed of’.

62[57r.] 1624/5 [1625]. The accounts ofJohn Weekes and Thomas Page

burgess stewards.

‘Whereas the guild stewardes the yeare before were comonly wontto leave some money of their receipts, nowe there was noe overplus butleft the above named guild stewards in debt’.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,41. 17s. 5d.; for horses and sheep in the Marsh, 11. 5s. 6d.; for the winterlease of the Alders, 21. 10s. 6d.; from William Brooke for old timberfrom the bridge, 8d.; from John Ladd for tops of trees, 4s.; from ThomasLooker for beast lease, 3s.

Incomes. Robert Webbe glazier, 5s.; John Ladd, 3s. 4.d.; Jasper Powell,6s.; Walter Cooley, 5s.; Richard Pilgrym, 5s.; Isaac Rumsey, 3s. 4d.;Thomas Kale, 3s. 4d. Total receipts . . . 101. 7s. 1d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 91. 17s. 5d.; to RobertForman in part payment of 17s. 11d. which is the amount he paid outin excess of receipts, 12s. 8d.

Remaining due to Robert Forman for a fine, 5s. 3d. 1; due to JohnWeekes when he was constable, 1; due to John Noyes when he wasconstable, Igs. 3d. 1.

More incomes. William Massy, 4s.; John Mayo, 5s.; Henry Gale, 6s.

63[57v.] 1625/6 [1626]. The accounts of John Noyes and William

Harkewood burgess stewards.

There was left from the last account a debt of 5s. 4d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 31.9s.4d.;

for the winter lease in the Marsh for horses and sheep, 11. 4s. 1od.; forthe winter lease of the Alders, 31.

1 Struck through and marked ‘this is paid’.48

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. Incomes. _]ohn _]ames, 4s.; William Allen, 4s.; Humphrey Townsend,3s. 411. ; Thomas Okeford, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Walker, 3s. 4d.; AnthonyMorse, 5s.; David Landicke, 5s. 4.d.; Robert Belman, 5s.

Total receipts . . . gl. 7s. 6d.Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 81. 10s. 5d. to _]oh.n Mayo

late constable, 15:. 8d.

Reminder. So there remains Is. 5d. which was paid to Edward Seagerand William Seager.

Also delivered to the stewards a note of such money as was left un-gathered by the former stewards.

And whereas there was a bond taken by _]ohn Noyes and WilliamHarkwoode from Margaret Girdler widow, now wife of Walter Cooley,and _]ohn Weekes for payment of 121.; the said _]ohn Noyes and WilliamHarkwoode have likewise brought in an account of its disbursement.

To John Dashe for money spent when constable, 4.1.; to _]ohn Killingefor money spent when constable, 31.; to _]ohn Mayo and William Seagerfor money spent when constables, 31. 10s.; to _]ohn Weekes ‘being parteof the use of the foresaid I21. when the executorie writt was received asappeareth by his accompt then layed out about the same’, I 2s.; paid morethereof in full payment of the said 121. to Edward Seager and WilliamSeager at their coming into office as stewards, 2l. Is.

So there was in all paid to the new stewards, 2l. 2s. 5d.All which payments as aforesaid are allowed and approved.

64[58r.] 1626/7 [I627]. The accounts of Edward Seager and William

Seager burgess stewards.First receipts. From _]ohn Noyes and William Harkwood, 2l. 2s. 5d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 3l.os.3d.;

for the winter lease of the Alders 2l. 1 7s.; for the winter lease of the Marshfor sheep, 12s. 6d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for horses, 17s. 6d.;fi'om Thomas Silke for a ‘dotterell’ tree, 5s. 6d.; for trees sold in the Aldersand the Marsh, 221. 5s. 4d. '

Incomes. Edmund Phyllypps, 5s.; William Dyche, 5s.; Henry Prater,6:.; William Pyllis, 3s. 4.d.; William Townsend, 6s.; Anthony Perine,3s. 4.d.; Henry Forman, 3s. 4d. Total receipts . . . 331. 3s. Id.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, for setting forth soldiers,and for conduct money paid'to the same, 18!. 6s. 8d.

A particular note of part of the money aforesaid disbursed to soldiers.To Robertjeffery on 8_]anuary for conduct money to soldiers, 21. 14:. 8d.;

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to Thomas Page constable on 26 January last for conduct money, 1!.;to John Forman constable on 8 May 1627 for the soldiers who were-pressed, 3!.; toJohn Forman 30 May when the soldiers went to Amsbury,2!.; to John Forman on 26 June when the soldiers went to Marlebrough,ll. 16s. The sum paid to soldiers . . . Iol. 11s. 8d.

Remainder. So there remains I41. Ios. 5d., whereof was paid to RobertJeffery and John Mayo 41. 10s. 5d.; the other 10!. remains in the townchest.

_ John Forman is to give an account for ll. 5s. 1d., which Burwicke isto pay, whereof he is to pay himself for money owing to him, gs. 11d.This money is received by John Forman and allowed on account.

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[58o.] I62 7/8 [1628]. The accounts of Robert Jeffery and John Mayoburgess stewards.

First receipts. From Edward Seager and William Seager, 41. Ios. 5d.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease ofthe Marsh and Alders, 3!, 18s.8d. ;for the winter lease of the Marsh for sheep, It. 4.1‘. 7d.; for the winterlease of the Marsh for horses, 13s. 6d.

Incomes. John Hynckley, 4:.; Henry Parsons, 3s. 4.d.; William Cole,3s. 4d.; Henry Hasell, 6s.; Richard Gent, 3s. 4d.; Thomas White, 3s. 4d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 8!. 16s. gd.

Remainder. So there remains 2l. 13s. 8d., which was paid to RobertForman and Benedick Browne gentleman.

Sums ungathered. Richard Browne gentleman for winter lease ofthe Alders, 3l. 13s.; Robert Norman for 6 beasts, 4:.; Walter Nicholasfor 2 beasts, 1s. 4d.; Thomas Synnett for 70 sheep, 5s. 1od.; the same for2 horses, Is.; William Brooke for 8 sheep, 8d.; Henry Beare for hisincome which Thomas Tyler promised to pay, 6s.; Thomas Sheriffefor his income which Thomas Page tanner promised to pay, 6s.

All which payments as aforesaid laid out are approved and allowed.Thomas Page tanner late constable of Calne ‘his accoumpt is not

brought in nor allowed of’.Payments to the constables by the former stewards not yet accounted

for. Thomas Page, 1!.; George James, 2l.The account of Thomas Page was afterwards allowed. George James

has the account of both the last constables Robert Jeffery and ThomasPage.

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66[5gr.] 1628/9 [1629]. The accounts of Robert Forman and Benedick

Browne gentleman guild stewards.First receipts. From Robert Jeffery and John Mayo 2l. 13s. Bd.Foreign receipts. From Mr. Richard Browne for the winter lease of the

Alders for last year, 31. 3s.; for the summer lease of the Marsh andAlders, 41. os. 8d.; from Thomas Synnett for the winter lease of theAlders, 6s.

Incomes. Henry Horton, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Horton, 3s. 4.d.; Giles Butler,6s.; Peter Tydcombe, 5s.; Richard Riche, 3s. 4.d.; for the winter leaseof the Marsh for horses and sheep, 2t. 11s. Id.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, Bl. Igs. Id.Remainder. So there remains gl. Is. whichwas paid to John Weekes

and John Noyes.Sums ungathered. William Swadon for his income, 3s. 4d.; Edward

Tyler for his income, 5s.; to Edward Okeford for his income, 3s. 4.d.;Thomas Synnett for 20 sheep, — [blank] ; Robert Ladd for 24. sheep, 2s.,which was paid to Thomas Tyler for collecting the money left ungatheredby the stewards.

A note of money paid to constables by former stewards and not yetaccounted for by the constables. George James, 2!.; William Harkewoodeand Arthur Estmeade were paid on All Saint’s Day for the use of thepoor, 2!. 2s. 3d.

67[5gv.] 1629/30 [1630]. The accounts ofJohn Weekes and John Noyes

guild stewards.First receipts. From Robert Forman and Benedick Browne gentleman,

91. Is.Foreign receipts. From the town chest from the sale of trees in the Alders,

5!.; for the fair and market of Calne, and ‘for the pentesoyes and stan-dinges as by the Tolsey booke doth appeare’, 5!. 15s. gfid. from ThomasPage for bark in the Alders, 2s.; from William Ingram for refuse woodin the Alders in part payment of Ios, 4:.; from Thomas Synnett for thewinter lease of the Alders, 5!.; for the summer lease of the Marsh andAlders, 4.1.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for sheep, 2!. 5s. 8d.; forhorses, 15s.

Incomes. John Somers, 6s.; Samuel One, 5s.; John Lecester, 3s. 4.d.;Edward Tyler, 5s.; Matthew Shepparde, 5s.

Sum of the receipts . . . 331. 8s. Id.Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 281. 12s. 6d.; to Arthur

Estmeade in full discharge of his constableship, 3!. 6s. 11d.; to WilliamHarkewoode in full discharge of his constableship, ll. os. 2d.

Sum . . . 32!. 19s. 7d.51

GUILD srzwanns’ BOOKRemainder. So there remains 8s. 6d. which was paid to Arthur Estmeade

and William Harkewood.Sums ungathered. Henry Ladd for his income, 3s. 4d.; Nathaniel Burchall

for his income — [blank]; Thomas Tyler for widow Goddard, 2s. 6d.;for beast lease ungathered: Richard Browne, 11, 8d.; John Jones, 1, 8d.;Henry Beare, 1, 8d.; Walter Cooley, 1, 8d.; John Bruer, 2, 8d.;Joan Gent,2, 8d.; Benedick Browne, 1, 4d.; John Jones, 1, 4.d.; William Smyth, 3,Is.; George James, 1, 4d.; for horses: Walter Nicholas, 1, 6d.; JohnJones, 2, Is.; Humphrey Fraylinge, 1, 6d.; Edward Williams, 1, 6d.;Thomas Gurgefeild, 1, 6d.; for refuse wood in the Alders, 6s.; ‘winterleaze for sheep behind’: William Forman, 20; Robert Looker, 7; ThomasSynnett, 20; Peter Tidcombe, 29; John Lecester, 9; Pau.l Dyer, 4..

[6012] 1630/ I [I631]. The accounts of William Harkwood and ArthurEstmeade guild stewards.

First receipts. From John Weekes and John Noyes, 8s. 6d.Foreign receipts. For the fair and market ofCalne and for the ‘penteseyes’

and standings, 7!. 4s. 4d.; from George James, Walter Forman, andRichard Clarke for trees in the Marsh, 1!. 5s.; for the summer leaseof the Marsh and Alders, 3!. 16s.; from Robert Ladd for the winter leaseof the Alders, 6!.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for horses and rotherbeasts, 12s. 6d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for sheep, Ii. 12s. gd.

Incomes. Christopher Thorner, 5s. [Sum] . . . 21!. 4s. Id.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 9!. 2s. 7d.; to John Jonesfor the fair and market of Calne, 8!.; to Edward Seager or Walter Cooleyconstables, 1!.; to John Dashe, co11stable, 10s. Sum . . . 18!. 12s. 7d.

Remainder. So there remains 2!. I 1s. 6d. which was paid to ThomasPage and Henry Forman.

Sums ungathered. Robert Norman, 6 beasts, 2s.; Richard Browne,1 beast, 8d.; William Diche, I horse, 6d.; William Pyllis, 2 horses, Is.;Robert Webb glazier, 1 horse, 6d.; Mathew Sheriffe, 2 horses, Is.;Edward Williams, 2 horses, Is.; Thomas Synnett, 100 sheep, 8s. 411.;Thomas Lanfere, 10 sheep, 1od.; John Spunley for wood, 6s.; ThomasTyler for wood, 8s.;

Account of William Harkwoode for 5!. which he received of ‘the rentdue out of the landes gyven by Doctor Swadon to charitable-uses to buycorne in the deare yeare, 1630, and trusted out to the parties hereafternamed and not yet paid for’.

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Thomas Tyler, 6s. 1o§d.; Charles Tyler, 2s. 11d. Nicholas Bishopp,5s.; John Morrall, 1s. 6d.; John Frye, 3s. 21}d.; John Tyler, 5s. 4.}d.;William Bedford, 1s. 9d.;John Gorroway the elder, 2s.; Thomas Coleman,3s. 21}d.; Henry Bames, 3s. 3d.; William Feild, deceased, 3s.; RobertHutchins, 3s. 2d.; Goody Bennett, 6s. 11}d.; Peter Tidcombe, 1s.; JohnGorroway the younger, 3s. 4d.; widow Smalden, 2s. 7§d.; John Tomp-kyns, 4s.; Thomas Ingles, 2s. 8d.; Walter Cooley, gs. 9d.; Arthur Weare,7s. 9d.; John Dashe, the elder, 1s.; Henry Jones, 3s.; John Sharpe tobuy a saw for which Henry Peirce stands surety, gs.

Sum . . . 41. 16s. 5}d.The remainder of this 5!. was paid to John Weeks, 3s. 6d.Edward Seager had from Doctor Swaddon’s money when he was

constable, 4!. which is not accounted for.John Weekes had from Doctor Swaddon’s money together with the

3s. 6d. paid to him by William Harkewood, Ill. 3s. 6d.John Weekes has likewise in his hands the money which he received

for the poor on All Saints’ day, which together with the money held byJohn Mayo comes to 1!. 3s. 11d.

‘For all which moneys remytted to the chardge of the said JohnWeekes he is ready to bringe in his accompt’.

Robert Forman has his money to account for which he received for thepoor All Saints’ day 1631, and has paid to John Noyes constable, gs. 2d.

John Noyes has his money to account for which he received for thepoor All Saints’ day 1631.

[6oo.] 1631 /2 [1632]. The accounts of Thomas Page and HenryForman guild stewards.

First receipts. From William Harkewood and Arthur Estmeade,2l. I 1s. 6d.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,3l. 18s. 8d.; for the winter lease of sheep in the Marsh, Il. 8s. 8d.; for thewinter lease of horses, 1 Is. 6d.; from Walter Forman for the winterlease of the Alders, 51. 6s.; from William Harkwood for a stray beast, 1l.

Incomes. Richard Graye, 6s. Sum . . . 15!. 2s. 4d.Thefair and market ofCalne. For the Tolsey, 1l. 1s. 1 1d.; for cribs, 6s. 1d.;

from John Williams, 7!. Ios.; from John Riley for standings, 8d.; fi'omJohnJames for his standings for a year ending St. Thomas’ day 1632, 1os.;from Edward Tyler for 5 quarters’ rent ending Lady day 1633, 12s. 6d.;from Edward Massy for a half year’s rent ended Midsummer 1632, 2s.;fi'om Robert Webb glazier for 3 quarters’ rent ended Michaelmas I632,1s. 6d. Sum . . . Iol. 45. Bd.

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Jones for 5 quarters’ rent ended Lady day I633, 1ol.; to John Dashe infull satisfaction of his constableship I632, 2l. Ios. 9d. Sum . . . 24.1. 15s.

Remainder. So there remains 12s. 3d. which was paid to Edward Seagerand William Seager.

Sums ungathered. Walter Cooley, I beast, 8d.; William Jeffery, 3 beasts,2s.; William Cole, 3 horses, Is. 6d.; Humphrey Townsend, I horse, 6d.;William Townsend, I horse, 6d.; Robert Norman, 2o sheep, Is. 8d.;Thomas Synnett, Ioo sheep, 8s. 4.d.

‘The severall and respectyve accoumpts of those whoe have had thedisposinge and layeinge out of the money to the poore of Calne aforesaidbeinge the guift of William Swadon doctor of divinitye deceased beinge28l. for seaven yeares rent ended at the feast ofSt. Michaell tharchangell,anno domini I633’. [No accounts are entered].

_ 70[6Ir.] I632/3 [I633]. The accounts of Edward Seager and William

Seager alias Parsons guild stewards.First receipts. From Thomas Page and Henry Forman, 12s. 3d.Foreign receipts. For the after lease of the Alders, 5l. Is.; on All Saints’

day from the town chest, 5l.; from William Ingram for wood, Is.; forthe summer lease of the Marsh and Alders, 3l. Igs.; for the winter -leasefor horses, 15s.; more for the winter lease for sheep, 18s. 6d.

Incomes. James Davys, 7s.;John Carraway, 3s. 4d.; Francis Combes, 4s.Sum received . . . I7l. 1s. 2d.

Deductions. To Thomas Page for the suit which Richard Browne hadagainst him, 41. I2s.; in foreign and sundry payments, 41. 5s.; to JohnNoyes and William Jefferye constables in full discharge of their disburse-ments, 5l. I4.s. 6d.; to John Townsende tithingman in full discharge ofhis disbursements, 8s. 8d.; to William Hale for scouring and cleaningmuskets, 4s. 1od.; for writing the town bonds and keeping and enteringthe guild stewards’ account, 5s. Sum paid . . . I5l. 16s.

Remainder. So there remains Il. 5s. 2d. which was paid to John Mayoand Robert Jeffery.

71I633/4. [I634]. The accounts ofJohn Mayo and Robert Jefferye guild

stewards.First receipts. From Edward Seager and William Seager, 1l. 5s. 2d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders, 41. os. 1od.; for

the winter lease of the Alders, 4.1. Ios.; for the horse lease of the Marsh,1l. 6s.; for sheep lease," 6s. 2d.

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Incomes. Arthur Robbyns, 6s.The fair and market. John Williams, 6l.; on St. Mark’s day [25 April]

at the Tolsey, Il. Is. Id. 3Sums unpaid for standings at the market. Edward Tyler for a year’s

rent ‘behind St. Thomas day’, Ios.; John James for a year’s rent, Ios.;Edward Massey for a year’s rent, 4s.

Disbursements. I3l. 18s. 4d.Remaining due from John Mayo and Henry Hasell constables,

Il. 2s. Id.72

[6Iv.] I634/5 [I635]. The accoimts of Robert Forman and WilliamForman deceased guild stewards.

There was no remainder.Foreign receipts. From William Forman deceased for the summer lease

of the Marsh and Alders, Ill. Is.; for the winter lease of horses and sheepin the Marsh, Il. 13s. 2d.; for the winter lease of the Alders from RobertLadd, 5l. Sum . . . 7l. I4s. 2d.

Deductions. In foreign and sundry payments, 7l. I4.s. 2d.‘So there is noe remaynder but allowed a just accoumpt for the said

Robert Forman his part’.

73I635/6 [I636]. The accounts of John Weekes and William Jefieryes

guild stewards.There was no remainder.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

2l. Igs. 4.d.; from Richard Clarke for a tree in the Marsh, 14s.; for thewinter lease of the Marsh for horses, 6s.; the same for sheep, Is. 2d.;from Walter Forman for the winter lease of the Alders, 3l. 8s.; stillremaining in the hands of Walter Forman for the winter lease of theAlders, 18s. 8d.; from Edward Tyler and John James for a quarter’s rentfor the standings in the market place, 5:.; for old planks from thebridge, 3s. ' Sum . . . 7l. 16s. 6d.

Deductions. Laid out by William Jefferye in foreign and sundry pay-ments, 4.l. Is. 7d.

‘Hys receipt wherewith he was chardged withall beinge but'4.l. os. 6d.’Laid out by John Weekes in foreign and sundry payments, 5l. Igs. 3d.

Sum . . . I0l. os. Iod.So there remains to William Jefi'ery, Is. Id.; and to John Weekes,

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74[62r.] I636/7 [lfiij]. The accounts of Arthur Estmeade and William

Harkewood guild stewards.

There was no remainder.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders ‘beingein the syck11es tyme (in regard Edward Seager and Walter Formanbeing then constables greceyved at the entrance of the cattle into theAlders the most part of the money due for the summer leaze which theyare to accoumpt for) theise particular sommes followinge’. From RobertLadd, I 1, 8d.; from Barnabas Horsington, I, 8d.; from Robert Page,I, 6d.; from Arthur Estmead, 5, 3s. 4.d.; from William Harkwood, I, 8d.

Sum . . . 5s. Iod.

For the winter lease of the Marsh for horses, 7s.; from John Strongefor the winter lease of the Marsh for sheep, 2s. Iod.; from Henry Pleadallfor the same, 1od.; from Robert Ladd for the winter lease of the Alders,4l. 6s.; from Mr. Clarke for 6 trees in the Alders, 3l.; from William Colefor wood, 2s. 6d.; from John Lucas for wood, 2s. 3d.; from WilliamIngram for wood, 2s.; from John Teyler for wood, Is.; from ThomasTayler and another for wood, 4s. Sum . . . 8l. 14s. 3d.

Deductions. To Mrs. Knoyell for the use of 3ol. for a halfyear, for whichRobert Forman and John Weekes ‘standes bound for the use of thepoore of the towne and parishe of Calne’, Il. 4s.; to the said John Weekesfor a payment in the suit which Richard Browne gentleman had againstThomas Page when he was steward, Il. 12s.; to John Weeks towardshis disbursements aforesaid when he was steward (being no part of hischarges laid out about the pesthouse in the Marsh), Il. I7s. IId.; toRobert Jefifery and Anthony Peirce constables, Il.; in foreign and sundryother payments, 3l. os. 4d. Sum . . . 8!. 14s. 3d.

A note of those behind for horse lease in the Marsh I637. AnthonyPeirce, 2, Is.; Arthur Estmeade, 2, Is.; William Townsend, 3, Is. 6d.;Thomas Synnett, 2, Is.; Benedick Browne gentleman, 2, Is.; WilliamCole, 2, Is.; William Jeflfery, I, 6d.; John Whithorse, I, 6d.

A note of those behind for the sheep lease in the Marsh. ThomasSynnett, I60; Walter Forman and Richard Clarke, 70; William Jeffery,20; John Cale, 20; Robert Forman, 47; Henry Thorner, 40; JohnSommers, 28; Anthony Pearce, 9; Robert Sommers, 9; John Jones, 8;"Edward Ladd, I9; Philip Mortymer, 8.

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75[62o.] I637/8 [1638]. The accounts of Benedict Browne gentleman

and Walter Forman guild stewards.First receipts. There was no remainder.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

3l. 3s. 1od.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for horses, 3s. 6d.; forthe winter lease for sheep, 1os. 1od.; from William Parsons towards thewinter lease of the Alders, 2l. Ios.

Incomes. Roger Little, 3s. 4.d.; John Pyle, 3s. 4.d.; Thomas Page,weaver, 3s. 4d.; John Lydiard, 3s. 4.d.; John Whitehorse, 3s. 4.d.; NicholasBrowne, 3s. 4.d.; Noah Styles, 3s. 4d.; William Peck brazier, 4s.; MathewSwayne, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Bryant, 3s. 4.d. Richard Lyttle, 3s. 4d.; JohnBartlett, 3s. 4d.; Jonas Jefferye for leave to go from his house in Besbrookethrough the Marsh to Calne, Is. Sum . . . 8l. 9s. rod.

Deductions. Paid by Benedict Browne in foreign and sundry payments,15s. 1d.; so by Mr. Browne’s bill it appears that there remains in hishands Il. os. 5d. which he demands for altering and mending arms,but it would not be allowed; to the executors of George James for moneylaid out for the town, 14s.; to Richard Pilgryme tithingman, 5s.; toMr. Weeks to pay the sheriff to free the freeholders of the town from theassizes, Il.; to Anthony Pearce when constable, Il.; to William Harkwoodconstable, Il. os. 2d.; in foreign and sundry payments, 2l. 15s. 2d.

Sum with the Il. os. 5d. in Mr. Browne’s hands as aforesaid is 8l.9s.Iod.Left in the hands of William Parsons next guild steward with Edward

Seager alias Parsons being the remainder of 4.l. 7s. for which the winterlease of the Alders was sold for the ‘Alholentyde’ before, Il. 17s.

A note of beast leases unpaid in the Marsh and Alders I638. WilliamJeffery, 4, 2s. 8d.; Henry Hasell, 3, 2s.; Mr. Mortymer, I, 8d.; JosephWhite, I, 8d.; John Parker, 2, Is. 4d.; Henry Pleadall, I, 8d.; StephenWhite, I, 8d.; Robert Ladd, 1, 8d.; Robert Page, I, 8d.; John Somers,2, Is. 4d.; William Ingram, I, 8d. [Sum] . . . I-2s. 4d.

A note of horse leases unpaid in the Marsh in winter. John Mayo,2, Is.; William Jeffery, 1, 6d.; Thomas Page, I, 6d.; John Lyddall, I,6d.; William Dich, 1, 6d.; Thomas Okeford, I, 6d.; Thomas Cale, 1, 6d.;William Pillys, 2, Is.; William Cole, 2, Is.; William Bushe, I, 6d.

Sum . . . 6s. 6d.

A note of sheep leases unpaid in the Marsh. Thomas Synnett, 24.0, Il.;Henry Thorner, 2o, 1s. 8d.; William Jeffery, 2o, 1s. 8d.; John Sommers,2o, Is. 8d.; Anthony Pearce, Io, 1od.; William Parsons, 5, 5d.

Sum . . . Il. 6s. 3d.57

GUILD srsweuuas’ noon[62r.] I8 July I638. The accounts of the receipts of the rents due and

received from the lands of Dr. Swaddon deceased (being 41. per annunzfor the poor of Calne) were examined and allowed. 41. 6s. 6d. remainingin the hands of John Weeks was paid to Walter Forman. John Weekswas discharged of his account.

76[63r.] 1638/9 [I639]. The accounts of Edward Seager and William

Seager guild stewards.First receipts. From Benedict Browne gentleman and Walter Forman,

41. 7s.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

3l. I 3s. 4.d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for horses, 15s. 6d.; forwinter lease of the Marsh for sheep, I4.s. 3d.; from Anthony Pearce forthe winter lease of the Alders I639, 5l. 14s.; for chips in the Alders,4s. 1od.; from Benedict Browne, 3s. 9d.

Incomes. Edward Blanford, 3s. 6d.; John Gage, 4s.Sum . . . 16s. os. 2d.

Deductions. To Arthur Estmeade constable, 2l.; to Humphrey Town-sende constable, 2l.; to Henry Hasell constable, 8s. 4.d.; in other foreignand sundry payments, 9l. I2s. 2d. Sum . . . I41. os. 6d.

Lefi in the hands of John Parker and Robert Jefferyes, Il. 19s. 8d.A note ofhorse leases unpaid in the Marsh I639. Humphrey Townsend,

I, 6d.; John Noyes, I, 6d.; Arthur Estmeade, 2, Is.; Anthony Pearce,2, Is.; Robert Pillys, 2, Is. Sum . . . 4s.

A note ofsheep leases unpaid in the Marsh I639. Thomas Synnett, 200,16s. 8d.; Walter Forman, 25, 2s. 1d.; Richard Clarke, 3o, 2s. 6d.; EdwardLadd the younger, 30, 2s. 6d.; William Jeffery, 4., 4.d.; Henry Thorner,Io, Iod.

77I639/4.0 [I640]. The accounts of Robert Jefferye and John Parker

guild stewards.First receipts. From William Seager one of the stewards for last year,

Il. 19s. 8d.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,

3l. 2s. 8d.; for the winter lease of 24. horses in the Marsh, I2s.; for thewinter lease of the Marsh for sheep, 6s.; for the winter lease of the Alders,41. 6s. 8d.; for a tree sold in the Marsh, 13s.

Incomes. Mr. Barnes, 3s.6d.; Philip James, 4.1‘.Sum received . . . I Il. 7s.

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Deductions. To the sheriff for the allowance of the charter, Il.; to JohnParker in full payment of his charges when co11stable, 14s.; to JohnJames towards his sow and pigs killed in ‘the sickness tyme’, Il.; inother foreign and sundry payments, 2l. Is. 2d.

Sum disbursed . . . 41. 15s. 2d.

Remainder. Left in the hands of John Mayo and Henry Haswell,6l. 11s. Iod.

A note of beast and sheep leases unpaid. William Jefferye, 4 beasts,2s. 8d.; William Jefferye, 30 sheep, 2s. 6d.; Walter Forman and RichardClarke, 60 sheep, 5s.; Humphrey Fraylinge, 30 sheep, 2s. 6d.; RobertLooker, 4 sheep, 4d.; Thomas Synnett, 200 sheep, 16s. 8d.

78[63o.] 1640/1 [1641]. The accounts ofJohn Mayo and Henry Haswell

guild stewards.First receipts. From Robert Jeflerye and John Parker, 6l. 11s. Iod.Foreign receipts. From John Parker ‘which he had mistake upon his

accoumpt’, 5s. 1od.; from William Ingram for wood in the Alders fromtrees cut down to repair the bridge, 2s. 6d.; for the summer lease of thecommons, 3l. 15s. 4.d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh, Il. 8s. 6d.;for the winter lease of the Alders, 5l. 3s. Sum . . . I7l. 7s.

[The remainder of the account is missing].

791641/2 [164.2]. Robert Forman and Humphrey Townsend, guild

stewards.[Only the heading of the account is entered].

[64r.] I642/3 [I643]. The accounts of John Weekes and WilliamJeffery guild stewards.

First receipts. No account being given by the stewards for the lastyear nothing was paid to John Weekes and William Jeffery.

Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Marsh and Alders,41. 3s. 4d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh for horses and sheep, nothing;from Thomas Synnett towards the winter lease of the Alders, 2l. 6s.whichwas paid by Thomas Synnett to John Mayo for cloth to makesmoclcs for the poor, being Mrs. Knoyell’s gift; and towards the paymentof 2l. 8s. due to her for the use of 3ol. for the year ended July I643,being the 3ol. that Robert Forman and John Weekes stand for unto her

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GUILD STEWARDS’ noontowards the land bought from Mr. Smyth and others in Baydon: whereofto make up the said 2l. 8s. John Weekes paid her 2s.; the arrears for theAlders this year Thomas Synnett has in his hands and is accountable forit; from Robert Looker for 2 old posts of the pound in the Marsh, 8d.;from Philip Orrell for the bark of a tree, 1s. 6d.; from Henry Laddfor wood and chips from the said tree, 8s.; _for a piece of the tree thatwas not fit to make rails, 14s.; Richard Pilgrym hayward owes for brokentimber, 3s. 8d.

Incomes then to be paid but yet never paid. Court Sloper upon ahouse of Henry Haswell about the Green, -—- [blank]; John Poulton andHumphrey Williams upon 2 houses ofJohn Dashe upon which ThomasDashe his brother put into the common 2 beasts, -—- [blank].

Sum . . . 7l. 13s. Iod.Deductions and disbursements. To Richard Pilgryme and Robert Hiscoxe

for taking up and bringing the rails of the pound in the Marsh, 8d.;to Robert Hiscoxe for 4 days’ work in the Marsh and Alders for mendingthe bounds and digging a sawpit, 3s.; for IO pounds of pitch to markcattle put in the commons, Is. 8d.; to Hiscoxe for 2 days’ work in theMarsh, Is. 8d.; to Henry Ladd for timber and for making 2 gates, Ios.;to" Henry Ladd for workmanship about the pound in the Marsh .andsetting it up, 12s. 4d.; to Henry Lad for a piece of timber to make railsfor the pounds, 8s.; to John Landicke for carrying 3 cartloads of timberto the Marsh, 3s. 8d.; to John Sharpe and his man for 4 days, 8s.; toAndrew Love and his boy for 3 days, 4s. 6d.; for timber to make railsand posts for the said pound, Il. 6s.; to Robert Hiscoxe for 3 days’ workto dig holes for the posts about the pound and other work there, 2s. 6d.;to Edward Mills and Robert Holly for 1 day’s work mending bounds inthe Marsh ‘next Jonas Jeifery’, Is. 8d.; to John Andrewes 2o July 1643for mending the Marsh bounds and gate ‘next Besbrooke Lanes’, 6d.;to Richard Hale for a new pair of hooks and twists for the Marsh gates,2s.; to the same for a new pair and for setting them on in the place ofthe stolen pair, Is. 8d.; to Edward Mills and Robert Holly for scouringthe pounds in the Marsh for I day, 2s.; to John James for charges whenhe was tithingman, 6s.; to John Weekes for writing the town bonds andkeeping this book, 5s.; to Mrs. Knoyell for the interest of 3ol. as aforesaidfor ya year, with 2l. 6s. paid to John May as aforesaid for cloth for her use,2l. 8s.; to Thomas Dashe by John Mayo’s appointment towards a horsewhen he was constable for the King’s service, 5s. Sum . . . 7l. I4.s. 2d.

81[64o.] I643/4 [1 644] .' The accounts of William Harkwood and Arthur

Estmeade guild stewards.[No account for the stewards is entered but this account of the con-

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The account ofJohn Mayo of his receipts and disbursements when hewas constable with John Pile, 1643-164.4.

Received out of I6 weeks contribution ‘45l. and retornes for 3l. in all,48l.’; from his partner John Pile, 4l.; out of a rate that he gathered forone part of the town, 5l. 16s.; out of 2 small rates he gatheredprovision to send to Marlebrough in March and April, 3l. 17s.; out of2 rates for Parliament, one at first for Malmsbury, the other for SirWilliam Waller’s horses, 13s. Moneys received, 62l. 5s.

Disbursements. To John Rogers as by acquittance, I2l.; to CaptainGarrett as by acquittance, I5l.; for a horse, bridle, and saddle, andconduct to Salisbury, 3l. Ios.; in February for I cwt. 3 qr. of cheese andcarriage, Il. 18s.; to the second press for I0 soldiers ‘for presse mony andconduct and conducters’, Il. 16s.; to Peter Byrd, in money 8l. 5s., inrate Il. 11s.; left upon returns not paid in the said 16 weeks, 3l. Is.; toColonel Chester for 19 soldiers with their press money, Iol. 19s. 2d.; for2 soldiers for Captain Skirron, 13s.; to the tailor for diet and work,Il. 9:.; to William Silke for cloth, 14.s. 8d.; to Joan Taylor for CaptainWebb’s soldiers, 4.s. 8d.; to Matthew Sheppard and Gray for wine andtobacco spent on Colonel Chester, 7s. Iod.; spent on Captain Hatcher,15s.; to a guide, 7s.; and to a quartermaster, 5s.; to Walter Cooley inrate, I Is. 8d.; to John Bartlett in rate for entertaining pressed soldiers,4.s.; spent at two assizes at Salisbury, 18s.; at the quarter sessions atDevizes, 4.s.; for sending a prisoner to gaol, 4.s.; to Walter Cooley, about8s.; to Walter Nicholas, 7s. Money disbursed . . . 65l. 13s.

So John Mayo was out of purse . . . 3l. 8s.For all other rates since April 1644 ‘the said John Mayo had acquitt

for the full for every of them’.

821645. The accounts of Walter Forman and Benjamin Browne guild

stewards.Receipts. At the Alders ‘for the comynge in of the beastes’, 2l. 6s. 8d.;

from Thomas Synnett towards the Alders, 3l. Sum . . . 5l. 6s. 8d.Disbursements. To Robert Holly and Edward Mills for 6 days’ work,

Ios. 4d.; to Thomas Silke for 4 days’ work, 3s. 2d.; for mending the townbridge, 6d.; to Robert Holly and Edward Mills for mending the Marshbounds, Is. 4d.; for a ‘hare’ for the Alders gate, Is. 2d.; to Edward Laddfor setting in the ‘hare’, Iod.; for a hook for the gate, 6d.; to ThomasTyler and Charles Tyler for carrying ‘straid’ to the town bridge, _Is.for laying a piece of timber between Waynehill and Castlefield, 6d.;for 5 rails and a post for the Marsh pond and gate, and for labour,3s. 4d.; to Robert Looker for 2 twists and a hook for the Alders gate,2s. Id. ; for a hook and plates for the Alders gate, Iod.; for 4 twists and a

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GUILD srswasuas’ nooxhook, 2s. 1 1d.; for a staple for the pound gate, 8d.; for 2 twists for thepound gate, Is. 2d.; for a hook for the Alders gate, Is. 2d.; for twists forthe Marsh gate, Is.; to Thomas Silke for winter wages, 2s. 6d.; to Mr.Weekes, 5s.; to Mr. Weekes and Robert Forman ‘to paye Mr. Vennarduse money for Mrs. Knoyell’, 2l. 16s. Sum . . . 16s.

More to 1\/Ir. Weeks for the sherifi“, Il.Total 5l. 16s.

Rest due to Walter Forman, Ios.To be received for the beasts coming in the Alders, Il. 6s.; and from

Thomas Synnett for the Alders, 12s.Those behind for the beasts’ common. Robert Pillis, Is. 4d.; Robert

Tayler butcher, 3s. 4d.; Arthur Estmead, 3s.-4.d.; John Mayo, Is. 4d.;Thomas Synnett, 4s.; Henry Fraylinge, 8d.; William Jelfery, 8d.; ThomasKale, Is. 4d.; Mathew Shreifle, Is. 4d.; Barnabas Horsington, 8d.; JohnLandick, 8d.; John Spunley, 8d.; William Ingrom, 2s. 8d.; John Sharpe,1s. 4d.; Andrew Bames, 8d.; Benjamin Browne, 2s.

Sheep in the Marsh. Thomas Synnett, 2oo; WilliamJefl'ery, 2o; RobertForman, 100; Richard Paty, 4o.

[65r.] I647. The accounts of John Mayo and Henry Haswell guildstewards.

Receipts. For the summer lease of the commons, 4.l. 2s.; from WilliamIngrom for a tree in the Alders, 6s. 8d.; from Edward Parsons for anincome, 3s. 4.d.; from Thomas Winter for an income, 3s. 4.d.; for sheepand horses in the Marsh, 18s. 2d.; for the winter lease of the Alders,5l. 3s. 4d. Sum . . . Iol. 16s. Iod.

Dues behind and unpaid I647. Benedict Browne for the summer leaseof 3 beasts, 2s.; William Jelfery, 3 beasts, 2s.; Francis Flay, I beast, 8d.;Ralph Romyn, I beast, 8d.

Sheep lease behind in the Marsh. Richard Clarke (80), 6s. 8d.; GeorgeForman (20), Is. 8d.; William Jeffery (20), Is. 8d.; Robert Looker (7),7d.; Ody the shepherd (Io), Iod.

Horse lease behind. Robert Pillis (I), 6d.; Thomas Stiles (2), Is.;Robert Tayler (1), 6d.; William Pillis (2), Is.; Walter Dolman (I), 6d.

Disbursements. To George Landen for ‘wanting’, 2s.; to Thomas Silkfor making bounds, Ios.; to Adros for carrying rubbish to the bridge,4d.; to Pile for Philip James for shoes for soldiers, Ios.; to William Pillisfor a horse taken by Henry Haswell when he was constable, Il.; forridding thepond in the commons, to Brewer, Ralph Veyey, and ThomasSilke, I 3s.; for hurdles and poles for bounding, and for work at Chavywell,Is. 3d.; for a warrant for woodcutters in the Alders and for charges at

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Chippenham, Is. 6d.; to Michael Tidcombe for an amercement at thesessions, 13s. 4d.; to Thomas Silke for his winter wages, 2s. 6d.; to thesame for a day’s work on the common bounds, 8d.; to the same forwatching ,the pound ‘when Thomas sheepe were impounded for notpayeing his dewes’, 6d.; to Thomas Purr for 9 days’ work on the Alderspound, and for rails and nails, Ios.; to Mr. l\/Iichael Tidcombe ‘forruleinge a peticon for dischardge of amerciaments for the highways andspent upon his men’, Ios.; to John Pile, John Townsend and HenryHaswell, 3os. each, in all 4l. Ios. Sum . . . 9l. 5s. Id.

Remaining in hand . . .Il. 11s. 9d.Due to John Mayo in the time of his constableship 164.4, 3l. 8s.,

whereof was received by this account Il. 11s. 9d. leaving due to himIl. 16s. 3d.

84[7oo.] 1649/5o [1650]. The accounts of Arthur Estmeade and Edward

Seager guild stewards. .

First receipts. From William Jeffery and Anthony Pierce, 2l. os. Iod.

Foreign receipts. From Thomas Silke for a top of a tree, Is. 8d.; fromStyles of Bestbrooke for an acknowledgment of a way, Is.; from JohnKale for trees, 1s..1od.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 6l. Ios.; fromThomas Silke for a tree in the Marsh, 17s.

Incomes. Incomes ofbeasts ‘hollradaye’, 3l. I Is. 8d. ; income of BenjaminNorrington, 4.s. 6d.; more for an income ‘hollradaye’, Is. 8d.

Sum received . . . 13l. Ios. 2d.Disbursements. To Thomas Silke for making the common bounds,

I4.s. 2d.; to the same for 3} days’ work for the Marsh gate and rails,3s. 6d.; to Humphrey Townsend, Ios.; to Henry Ladd for the Marshgate, rails, and workmanship, 14s.; to Richard Hale for iregeare, 4s. Iod.;to the constables for their expenses at the assizes, Il. 6s.; to George Jonesfor felling a tree for the town bridge, Is. 8d.; to William Weekes formaking the town bonds and other bills, 3s. 2d.; to Humphrey Townsendfor expenses when constable, 2l. 13s. 2d.; to John Holly for sawing timberfor the town bridge, 12s.. 6d.; to Thomas Silke for carrying ‘strand’ tothe bridge, 4.s.; to Henry Ladd for the town bridge, Pattfords, and thestocks, 18s.; to Peter Tidcombe for expenses when tithingman, 4.s. 8d.;for making the Marsh bounds, Is. 8d.; to Thomas Silke for giving hisattendance, Iod.; to John Townsend for carrying timber to the townb1idge, 7s. 6d.; to Richard Hale for iregeare for the stocks, 7s. 6d.; toFrancis Wastfeild for his expenses when tithingman, 9s. 8d.; expensesat the Alders Holyrood day, 3s.; for mending a hole in the town bridge,Iod.; to Peter Bird and Arthur Estmead constables for expenses at the

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omto srnwxaos’ noonlast assizes, Il. 6s.; to Robert Haskins for his expenses when tithingman,8s.; to Arthur Estmeade for expenses when constable ‘about seavenyeares synce’, Ios.

Rest in our hands, 2l. 13s. 8d., whereof 2l. 3s. 8d. was paid out toWalter Forman guild steward with Henry Haswell for the year following.

85[7Io.] I651. The account of Walter Forman and Henry Haswell

guild stewards.

Receipts. At the Alders ‘hollradaye’, 41. 2s. 4d.; from John Norman forhis income, 3i. 4d.; from Robert Parsons baker for his income, 3s.; fi-omJeremy Russell for his income, Is. 1od.; for the winter lease of theMarsh, 2l. Sum . . . 6l. Ios. 6d.

Disbursements. To Peter Byrd ‘to take off amerciamentes’ at the quartersessions, 9s. 4d.; for carrying rails from the Alders to the Marsh, 2s. 6d.;to Henry Ladd for felling trees, for making a new gate for the Alders,and for setting in the rails at the Marsh pond, 15s. 6d.; for scouring theponds, 15s.; for mending bounds of the commons, 12s.; for a rail, 6d.;to Richard Lyttle for taking off amercements at the quarter sessions, 7s.;at Ogborne court, 6s.; to Thomas Silke for winter wages, 2s. 6d.; toRobert Haskins tithingman, I6s.; for watching the Marsh pound andtaking the thief, 4s.; to William Weeks for keeping the book for 2 years,Ios.; to Richard Hale for hooks and twists, 4s. 8d.; for mending the towncrook, 6d.; to Simon Whittle for ‘wanting’ in the Alders, 2s. 6d.

Sum . . . 5l. 8s.

Rest due to the town, Il. 2s. 6d. which was paid to Robert Formangentleman and John Parker.

Unpaid for the Alders lease. Arthur Estmeade, 2s. 8d.; RichardBrowne gentleman, Is. 4d.; Henry Haswell, 2s. 8d. Sum . . . 6s. 8d.

[69o.] 1651. The account of Arthur ‘Estmeade constable with PeterByrd.

To 2 passengers, 2d.; to a lame soldier, 3d.; for hire of 2 horses anda man to carry 2 lame soldiers to Marshfield, 4s.; for hire of 2 horses toChippenham and a boy, 2s.; for carrying straw to the church, Is. 6d.;to Richard Little for a horse to Chippenham to carry soldiers, Is. 6d.;for watching horses, "Is.; for hire of 2 horses to carry 2 soldiers to Chippen-ham, 2s.; to 4 poor soldiers, 6d.; to a sick soldier, 4d.; to 2 soldiers, 3d.;to William Girdler for writing hue and cry, 4d.; to 2 travellers, 4d.;

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to William Girdler for writing, Is. 4d.; to a sick soldier, 3d.; at thesessions for a bridge, 6s. 8d.; for charges at the assizes, Ios.

Sum . . . 1l.12s. 5d.Received of William Silcke, Il.[73r.] Disbursements of Peter Byrd when he was constable with Arthur

Eastmead 1651, and not yet paid.For charges in going to the assizes, 13s. 4d.; for charges at the sessions

at Devlzes, Ios.; for charges at 2 petty sessions, 2s. Sum . . . Il. 5s. 4d.This account first to be paid off by consent of the burgesses at the last

meeting at the town hall 1 November 1655.

87[72o.] I651/2 [1651]. The account of Robert Forman gentleman and

William Silke constables 25.December 1651-11 October 1652.To soldiers and other travellers from Ireland and other places, 9s.;

to a watchman on the sabbath, Is.; for carrying O’Neale towardsLondon, 2s. 6d.; to William Girdler for writing contribution rates,2s. 2d.; toJohn Harman for carrying a prisoner to gaol, 15s.; -to Hitchcockfor watching the prisoner, 6d.; to 3 men to watch all night when Dick’shouse was burnt, 3s. 6d.; to cripples when Andrewes the tithingman wascarried to gaol, 6d.; to Thomas Fowler to carry them to Studley, 4d.; toRobert Bull for his horse, 6d.; allowance for 2 assizes, Il.; for 2 pettysessions, 2s.; to Mathew Swayne for wood to burn Dolman’s meat, Is.;to Derham for candles, 3d. _ Sum . . . 2l. 18s. 3d.

William Silk’s account, as particularly by his note appears, 2l. 12s. 8d.

[69o.] 1652. The account of Robert Forman gentleman and JohnParker guild stewards.

The account of Robert Forman.‘His receipts, as by his booke particulerly did appeare to be’, I2l. 14s.2d.‘His disbursements, as it did likewise particulerly appeare to be’, I I l.8s.6d.So there rested due to the town, Il. 5s. 8d. whereof was paid .over

to John Mayo towards his old arrears in 1647, Il. 5s. 6d.-[72v.] A note of the payments by John Parker from 2l. remaining in

his hands when he was guild steward with Robert ‘Forman 1652.To John Andrewes tailor, by the approbation of the burgesses, Il. 4s.,

14's. of which was paid to Mr. Forman by the appointment of the saidAndrewes; to John Mayo by Mr. Forman’s appointment, 4,. 6d.; toArthur Estmeade towards moneyeout of purse, 4s.; to -Peter -Byrd for thelike, 4s.; to Henry Ladd forwork in the Marsh 16 February 1652, 3s. 6d.

Sum . . . 2l.65

GUILD srswanns’ BOOKLikewise received of Button for an income, 3s. 4d. and for a beast 8d.,

whereof was spent at Ogborne, 3s. 8d. and at Corsham, 4d.

89[73r.] 1653. The account of Benedict Browne gentleman and Thomas

Synnett the elder guild stewards.Spent at Ogborne court, 9s. 6d.; at the Alders, 5s. 6d.; to Thomas

Silke for keeping the bounds, Ios.; for scouring the Marsh bounds,3s. 6d.; for ridding the pounds, 2s. ; for driving the fields, Is.; for watchingRobert Pillis’ horses and ‘having them to pownde’, Is.; for watchingbeasts in Waynehill by night and day, Is. 6d.; for driving of Northfield,Is. 6d.; to Webb for the wall behind the gate, Is.; for ’stranding‘ thebridge, Is.; for 2 hurdles at Chaveywell, Iod.; for ’wanting‘ the Alders,2s. 6d.; to Thomas Silke for carrying the notes of the Marsh, and forcarrying the moneys, Is.; to William Weeks for a writ and warrant, andfor keeping the book, 14s. 5d.; to Thomas Silke for winter wages, 2s. 6d.

Sum . . . 2l. 18s. Iod.The summer lease and incomes come to 5l. 3s., whereof received

4.l. I4.s. 4d. Rest due to the town, Il. 15s. 6d. which was paid over bythe said Thomas Synnett to John Mayo one of the next stewards withWilliam Jeffery for 1654.

Unpaid for the summer lease. Mr. Benedict Browne, 3s. 4d.; Mr.Robert Forman, 2s. 8d.; William Jefferye, Is. 4d.; John Mayo, 8d.;William Silke, 8d. Sum . . . 8s. 8d.

Incomes paid. William Coleman, 3s. 4d.; William Jeffery, 3s. 4d.;Stephen Perkyn, 3s. 4d.; Robert Dyer and widow Stout, 4s.; Mrs.Flower, 3s.

Incomes unpaid. Thomas Coleman, 3s. 4d.; Stephen Perkyn theyounger, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Tayler, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Page, 3s. 4d.

90[73o.] I654. The accounts of Richard Rogers and John Norman

constables I654.The account of Richard Rogers. 2 journeys to the assizes, Il.; at

the quarter sessions at Devizes, Is.; at several petty sessions and othermeetings, 3s.; for carrying Thomas Winter to prison, 12s. 6d.; ‘in chargeupon Joane Twynney’, Is. 6d. Sum . . . Il. 18s. od.

The account of John Norman. At 2 assizes, Il.; for conveying Mr.Winter twice to prison, Il. 2s. 6d.; for conveying a woman of Woottonto gaol for committing a felony, 17s.; for conveyingJane Twynney to thehouse of correction, 2s.; for expenses at several meetings of the justices

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of the peace, 5s.; to John Pyle for his plough to carry saltpetre tubs,8s.; to Roger Reeve for his plough for the like, 6s.; to John Townsendfor the like, 3s. Sum . . . 41. 3s. 6d.

91[74o.] 1655. The account of William Silke and Humphrey Townsend

guild stewards.

Receipts. From William Jefferies the younger and John Mayo at thehall, 3l. 9s.; for the common beasts, 4l. 5s. 4d.; for an income of ArthurRobins, 3s. 4d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh, 12!. Ios.

Sum . . . 2ol. 7s. 8d.

Disbursements. To Thomas Tayler for his tithingmanship, Il. Is. 4d.;to John Mayo, being out of purse, 8s. 8d.; to John Pile upon the sameaccount, Il.; to Arthur Estmead, being likewise out of purse, Il. os. 4d.;to several persons for the winter lease of the Marsh, being I34 leases atIs. 5d. perlease (6d. for every lease whereof was taken out towards therenewing of the charter), 9l. 9s. Iod.; to Thomas Silke for labour, 12s.;to Edward Ladd for a post, Is.; for charges at the Alders, 4s. 6d.; forexpenses at Ogborne, 4s.; to Mr. Banister for a copy of the charter, 7s.;for carrying and setting up the town crook, 6d.; for 2 ’stearts‘ to fastengates, 4d.; to John Andrewes for setting up a post at the Alders, 6d.; toRobert Looker for irongear of the stocks, 4s.; to the same for hooks anda staple for the cage, Is. ;to Thomas Silke for winter wages, 2s. 6d.;to the stewards for their pains, 13s. 4d.; to William Weeks for keepingthe town book and for bonds, 7s. 6d.; for renewing the charter, 7l.; for‘expenses for gayneing of it’, 2s. 6d.; to William Weeks for his fee andexpenses in calling upon Mr. Banister at London for renewing the same,3s. 4d.; to Anthony Peirce, which he spent upon Mr. Banister, Is.;to Mr. Byrd for expenses when constable, Il. 2s.; to John Norman uponthe same account, Il.; to William Clowde, being behind in his tithing-manship, 14s.; to Francis Wastfeild for the same, 5s.; Mathew Sheppardfor the same, 5s.; for candles, 6d. Sum . . . 26!. 14s. 8d.

The town being allowed out of the 7l. for the charter, 3l. 7s. beingthe sixpences for I 34 leases, there remains still due to William Silke,3l. 7s. 8d.

Received afterwards of William Jefferye for the Alders, 6l. whereofwas paid to Francis Wastfield for his expenses at Lent assizes, Il.; toEdward Ladd for workmanship, boards, and nails, about the stocks andblindhouse, 7s. 8d.; to Richard Rogers, Il. 4..s. 8d., in part of his Il. 18s.

‘Rest due, nothing to the towne, nor yet to William Silke, but theaccount evened’. '

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92[74r.] 1655. The account of Matthew Sheppard and Francis Wastfeild

constables 1655.For going to 4 monthly meetings, 4s.; for going to Captain Scotton

at the Devizis, Is.; to travellers several times, 3s. 7d.; for carrying WilliamBrooke to gaol, 15s.; to John Wheeler for attending him, for going toMr. Stokes, and for conveying him on his journey, Is. 2d.; for carryingJohn Mathewes to prison, and for his diet, 8s. 6d.; for carrying ElizabethBall to Bridewell, 2s.; to Roger Norman for going to the Devizis, Is.;to the same for going to the Devizis on 22 February, Is.; to CaptainWelles for writing, Is.; to William Page for writing, 7s.

The account of Francis Wastfield.For going to Io monthly meetings, Ios.; for going to Chippenham to

Comr. Whoore, Is.; to wandering persons several times, 2s. 2d.; toRichard Little for horse hire, 2s.; for going to Devizis for 3 days withCaptain Scotton, 3s. Sum . . . 3l. 3s. 5d.

93[73o.] I655. The account of William Clowde tithingman.

For carrying passengers to Studley I4 December, 4.s.; for carrying6 and their diet 25 January, 3s.; for carrying one and his diet to Studley12 March, Is.; for one other and his diet to Studley, Is.; for diet andguiding 2 passengers to Studley 21 April, Is.; for carrying one to Q_uemer-ford 3 May, Is. 4d.; for guiding one and his diet 16 May, Is. 4d.; forcarrying one other and his diet 6 August, Is. Sum . . . I4.s.

94[75r.] I656. The account of Anthony Peirce and John Pile guild

stewards.Receipts. From William Jeffery the younger for the winter -lease of

the Alders, 8l. 3s. 8d.; from Stephen Bayly and John Francklyn for"incomes, 8s. Sum . . . 8l. I Is. 8d.

Disbursements. To Mathew Sheppard and Francis Wastfeild for theircharges when constables, 3l. 5s.; to Richard Willis for a sack of limefor the blind house, Is. 8d.; for tiles for the blind house, Is. Iod.; to JohnGorraway and his son for 2 days’ labour on the house, 4s.; to John Dashfor lasts and nails used about the house, 2s.; for hair lime for the same,6d.; to Edward Ladd for mending the town bridge, 6s.; to Henry Haswellin part payment of his expenses when constable, Ios.; to John Mayowhen he went to the assizes in July I657, Il.; to Henry Haswell towardshis charges at the assizes in July 1657, 7s.; to the same, 19s. 2d.; to

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the same, 12s. 6d.; for ’stranding‘ the town bridge several times, Is. 2d.;to Edward Dent for a plank and his labour on the bridge, Is. 6d.; spentwith the constables about the town business, Is.; to John Mayo, 3s. 4d.

Sum . . . 7l. 16s. 8d.Remaining due to the town, 15s.; which at the town hall was paid

over to Henry Haswell; so the account was evened.The account of John Pile.Receipts. From John Townsend, I5l.; for the ‘8 pences’, 4l.; incomes:

Roger Norman, 3s. 4d.; Robert Wheeler, 3s. 4d.; Edward Parker, 3s. 4d.Sum . . . 19l. Ios.

Disbursements. To Edward Ladd for the Marsh gate, 6s. 6d.; to AnthonyPeirce for his expenses at Ogborne court, 4.s. 8d.; for my own expenses,2s. 6d.; spent at the Alders, 6s. 6d.; to Richard Hale for 2 ‘snit bele’for the Marsh gate. Is. 6d.; for a hook for the gate, Is.; to Thomas Silkefor mending the Marsh bounds, Is.; to Robert Looker for a hook for theAlders gate, Is.; to Richard Hale for a hook and a ‘s11it bele’ and nailsfor the Marsh gate, 2s. 2d.; to Thomas Silke for 3 days’ work, 3s.; toThomas Silke and Roger Walker for 2 days’ work, 4s.; to the constables,Il.; to Edward Ladd for mending Pattford bridge, 2s.; to Thomas Silkefor locks for the town pound, 3s.; to the same for his winter wages,2s. 6d.; for candles, tobacco and pipes, Iod.; to James Tyler for mendingthe Marsh bounds, 9d.; to Robert Looker for irongear for the Marshgate, Is.; to William Weeks for keeping the book, 5s.; [75o.] for thestewards’ wages, 13s. 4d.; to John Townsend for mending the Marshbounds, 2s. 3d.; for my expenses when constable, 15s.; paid ‘six scoreand I4 times Is. Iod. which amounts to 12l. 5s. 8d.’; to Mr. Haswell,Il. 13s. Iod. Sum . . . 19l. Ios.

So there is nothing due to the town, nor to John Pile; but the accountis evened.

951657. The account of William Jeffery the elder and Arthur Estmeade

guild stewards.

Receipts. For incomes of the beasts, 3l. I4.s. 8d.; for the winter leaseof the Alders, 6l. 5s.; from Mr. Bishopp for an income, 3s. ;from Mr.Cooke for an income, 3s. ;remaining of the winter lease, Il.

Sum . . . 1 Il. 6s. 4d.The names of those who have not paid their incomes. John Carter,

Thomas Clarke, Thomas Hitchcock.

Disbursements. To Thomas Silke, 12s.; for mending the Alders gate,Is. 6d.; to Henry Haswell, Il. Ios.; to John Andrewes for stopping the

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GUILD srswsnos’ nooxway at Chaveywell, Is. 8d.; to Richard Hale for a hook and a twist,Is. 6d.; fora ‘snite bill’, a hook, and nails, 2s.; to Thomas Silke for winterwages, 2s. 6d.; for mending the lower gate in the Alders, Is.; to WilliamRichins for a day’s work in the Marsh, Iod. ; for a half a pound of candles,2 ounces of tobacco, and a dozen pipes sent to the town hall, Iod.; toMr. Stokes for a warrant for the tree cutters, and to William Page forfetching it, Is. 8d. ; for looking to the trees, Is.; toJohn Clarke for warninga hall, 4d.; to John Pile and Mr. Bayly constables, Il.; at the Alders forbeer, 8d.; to Mr. Stokes for expenses in having the wood-cutters, 2s.;for expenses at Ogborne, 5s. ; more toJohn Pile and Mr. Bayly constables,Il.; to Mr. Weekes, 5s.; to Roger Parsons tithingman, 15s. 6d.; to JohnScott constable, Il. 16s. Iod.; to -Mr. Weeks for making the order for thecommons, 2s. 6d.; to William Page for drawing up the account, 6d.; toWilliam Silke for charges in freeing the burgesses from duties at theassizes, 14s.

Remainder. 2l. Is. 6d. whereof part to Henry Haswell, I 5s. 6d. Remain-der, Il. 6s.

96[76r.] I657. The accounts ofHenry Haswell and John Scott constables.Henry'Haswell’s account, 6l. 3s. Iod.John Scott’s account, Il. os. 4d.Both which were allowed.

971658. The account of Walter Forman and Henry Haswell guild

stewards.

Receipts. For the incomes of beasts in the Alders, 3l. 16s.; for the winterlease of the Alders, 7l. Sum . . . Iol. 16s.

Disbursements. To Philip Orrell for mending bounds, 14:.; to RogerSynnett for making the Marsh and Alders gate, Ios. 6d.; for a new stilein the Marsh next Besbrooke, 4.s. 6d.; for a post and rail next Peare close,Is. 6d.; for watching in the Marsh 2 nights, 8d.; for expenses at Ogbornecourt, 6s.; for beer at the Alders, 9s.; to John Pile for Mr. Bayly, 1l.8s.6d.;to John Gent upon the bill allowed when he was tithingman, 15s. 6d.;to Edward Ladd for planks and workmanship about the town bridge,2s. 2d.; to Edward Dent for mending the bridge, Is. 6d.; to RichardTomkins for 4 days’ work at the bridge, 4.s.; to Anthony Peirce andmyself for going to Marleborough, 4s. 8d.; to Mr. Weeks for writing, 5s.;to Richard Hale for hooks and twists, 3s. 4d.; to William Page for writing,Is.; to William Silke for the sheriff, 6s. 8d.; to John Pile for a tree tomake the gates, Ios.; when the king was proclaimed, 3s.; for candles

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on ‘Allhallanday’ at night, 2d.; the stewards’ wages, 13s. 4d.; to JohnParker, 3s.; to Robert Forman gentleman, Il. 6s. 1d.; to William Jefierythe younger, 2s. Id. Sum . . . Iol. 13s. 11d.

Received of Mr. Keey for an income, 3s. 4d.Sheep and horses not paid for.Sheep. Robert Looker, 4o; John Landicke, 40; Richard Clark, 30;

Henry Swaddon, 12; Walter Forman, 15; John Townsend, 6o.Horses. William Bushe, 1; Henry Frayling, 1; Walter Doleman, 1;

Daniel Nicholas, 1; Robert Tayler, 1; Francis Wastfeild, 1; ThomasPeters, 3 beasts; Thomas Silke, 2; Robert Forman, 1; John Parker, 1;Henry Haswell, I colt.

[78r.] 1659. The account of Robert Forman and John Parker guildstewards.

Receipts. For ente1ing 121 rotl1er beasts and horses i11to the commons,41. 8s.

Incomes. Solomon Tyler, 3s. 4d.; Daniel Nicholas, 3s.; John Carter, 3s.;William James, Is. 11d.; John Landick for the Alders, 7l. 2s.

Sum . . . 11l. 13s. 11d.

Incomes unpaid. Robert Keeys for the Hart, Thomas Clarke, RichardLittle for the house he bought ofJohn Reeves, Mr. Wealsh, Mrs. Blaake,Mr. Cooke, Edmund Phillips.

For the winter lease of the Marsh received nothing, but those thatwintered sheep there were as follows.

John Landicke, 46; John Townsend, 46; Robert Looker, 20; WalterForman, 20; Richard‘Clarke, 14; Thomas Peters, 5; Henry Swaddon, 7.

Disbursements. To Captain Lavington’s soldiers ‘when wee proclaymedour most gracious and mercifull soveraigne lord Charles the second’,one hogshead of beer, Il. 4s.; to John Mayo constable, Il. 13s. Iod.; toRichard Hale constable, 1l. 10s. 2d.; to Witherstone Messenger tithing-man, 1l. 7s.; to Mathew Haskins tithingman, 1l. 2s. 2d.; to Silke formending bounds, 13s.; to Webb for mending bounds 12s.; spent at theAlders 3 May, 8s.; at Ogbome, 5s. 6d.; to Ladd for the chest, 7s. 8d.;to Ladd for 4 rails for the Marsh pound, 5s.; to the hayward for Io days’work, 8s.; to the same for mending bounds, 2s.; to Ladd for planks andnails for his work at the bridge, 5s. 6d.; for 4 days’ work scouring thepond, 4s.; for 2 days’ work mending bounds, Is. 8d.; for ’stranding‘ thebridge, 2s.; for pitch, 1od.; to Robert Looker for a mark, 1s. 6d.; to thesame for a plate, 6d.; to the hayward and 2 other men to watch in

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GUILD s'rr.wARDs’ BOOKWaynehill, 3s.; to Ladd for mending the Alders pound, 5s. 2d.; to Lookerfor a plate for the Marsh gate, Is.; to Taylor for laying the stone on thebridge, Is.; expenses All Saints’ day, 3s. 6d.; to William Weekes, 6s.;to Robert Bull for carriage of sand to the town bridge, 5s.; to the farmerfor stone, 2s.; to the hayward for mending bounds next the Slades, Is.;to Edward Ladd for making a new gate in the Marsh, 5s. 4d.; for chargeswhen the indentures were sealed between the burgesses and the sherifffor a free parliament, 4s. 8d.; for the stewards’ fee, 6s. 8d.; for an eyefor the Alders gate, 8d.; for a rail next the Slades, 8d.; for wood to meltthe pitch, 5d. Sum . . .131.

Remaining due to Robert Forman, Il. 6s. Id. which was paid himout of the account of Walter Forman.

John Parker received of Henry Swaddon for 4 beasts lease, 2s. 8d.;and owed for 3 of his own, 2s.; and he paid for driving the Marsh, Is.

99[78o.] I659. The accounts ofJohn Parker andJohn Landicke constables.John Parker’s account, 2l. 15s. 2d.John Landicke’s account, 2l. 2s. 3d.Both were allowed.

100[79o.] I660. The account of Benedict Browne and William Jefferies

the younger guild stewards.Received for incomes for cattle in the Alders 4.l. 7s. 8d.; from Walter

Forman the old steward, 2s.; from Robert Bull for the use of Iol., 12s.;from William Barker, Walter Nicholas grazier, and Edmund Phillipps,for incomes for their houses, Ios.; for the winter lease of the Marsh,Il. Ios.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 6l. 4s. Sum . . . I3l. 5s. 8d.

Disbursements for the commons and other things. For beer and pitchat the Alders, 7s., 2d.; to William Ritchins hayward for scouring ditchesand ponds, and for winter wages, 2l. 9s.; for beer and powder, andfor fetching the drum when the king was proclaimed, Il. 2s. 6d.; spentat Ogbome and for horse hire, 5s. 8d.; for the warrant ‘about the malitia’,6s.; to John Elliott for making the town service, 5s.; to Edward Ladd formending the Alders gate, 3s. 6d.; to Robert Bull for his tithingmanship,Il. 2s.; to the sheriff’s deputy, 6s. 8d.; to Robert Looker for iregearefor mending the Marsh and Alders gates, Is. 6d.; to John Landickefor his constableship, 2l. Is.; for beer at the king’s coronation, 2s. 6d.;to John Parker for his constableship, Il. 14s. 6d.; to John Parker andJohn Landicke constables for the use of the town, I musket, I rapier,

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I [? barrel] 1, and 2} pounds of powder, Il. 4.s. 6d.; to Mr. Haswell fora musket, 16s.; spent when William Jeffry was put to serve in the militiafor the town, 5s.; to Mr. Weeks, 5s.; for the stewards, 13s. 4d.

The sum of the disbursements, I3l. 5s. 4d.Receipts I3l. 5s. 8d.

Rest due 4d.There remains due to Henry Haswell, William Jeffry the elder, John

Pile, William Jefflis the younger, for gathering the poll money, 2l.

101[84r.] 1662. The account of Walter Forman constable with Mr. Oliver

Browne.To 3 travellers 7 October, 6d.; to a traveller 29 October, 3d.; to

2 travellers 3 September, 3d.; to 5 travellers 4 December, Is.; to 2 travel-lers 6 December, 6d.; to Joan Corke for lodging travellers, 2s. 8d.; forprisoners going to Bristol, 5s. 6d.; for 4 horses to carry prisoners, 6s.;spent upon the king’s lifeguard, Is. 6d.; for going to Chepenham6 February, Is.; for travellers on 3 March, 1o March, 13 April, 1s. 8d.;expenses at the petty sessions, Is. 6d.; at the petty sessions, Is. ; to 4 soldiers23 April, Is.; to a traveller, 1d.; to Joan Corke for lodging travellers,Is. 4d.; for going to the assizes, Ios.; for going to the quarter sessions, 4.s.;at a petty sessions, Is. 6d.; to Mr. Broune when he went to Marlbrowwith a prisoner, 5s.; for going to the assizes, Ios.; to Mr. Broune forgoing to Mamsbury, Il.; to John Jent for his horse to Salsbury, 4.s.

Sum . . . 41. 1s.,which amount was paid to Walter Forman in 1667 he then being steward.

102[81o.] 1662 and 1663. The account ofJohn Pil'e and Anthony Pearse

guild stewards.Receipts. From William Jeffry for the Alders 1662, 6l. Ios.; for Alders

1663, 5l.; from Walter Nicolis, 16 sheep, 2s. 6d.; from John Townsind,40 sheep, 6s. 6d.; from Nicholas James, I horse, 8d.; from Richard Diks,3 beasts, Is.; from Benjamin Norrington, 1 horse, 8d.; from Robert Looker,1 horse, 8d.; from John Carter, 1 horse, 8d.; from John Bishop, 1 horse,8d.; from Robert Dier, 1 horse, 8d.; from Thomas Petters, 2 beasts and2 sheep, Is.; from Robert Duck, 1 beast 4d.; from Walter Dolman,2 horses, Is. 4d.; from John Landik, 2 sheep, 4d.; from Richard Paty,34 sheep, 5s. 6d. Sum . . . 12l. 12s. 6d.

Disbursements. To Henry Beare for "the oflice of tithingman, 19s. 6d.;to William Richens for trenching the Alders, 18s.; to Edward Lad for

1 This appears to be written as ‘bll’.

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GUILD STEWARDS‘ nooxwork, 5s. 6d.; to Robert Bull when the town bonds were made, 2s. 6d.;to Mathew Haskins concerning Boulting Brook, Is. 6d.; to Mr. Whitting-ham for the town, 6s. 8d.; to Henry Haswell and William Jefry andmyself being out of purse concerning the poll money, Il. 1.os.; to JohnForman for going to the assizes, 15s.; for the stewards’ wages, 6s. 8d.;to Burges for his work with Walter Nicolas, 6d.; paid at the Bare with theburgesses, Is.; to Robert Buls with the burgesses, Is.; to Mr. Witinghamfor the town, 6s. 8d.; expenses at ’Allhollanday‘, 3s. ; for the stewards’ wages,6s. 8d.; to William Richens for 2 winters’ wages and other work, 7s.;at the Crown when the town bonds were made, 3s.; at the Crown when wedrove the Marsh, Is. 4d.; to William Pillis for his tithingmanship, 15s.; toJohn Forman for his constableship, Il. 16s.; to Mr. John Cooke for hisconstableship, 8s. Iod.; for carrying cripples for the tithingman, 2s.;for stones for the Marsh pond, 8s.; for carrying timber from the MarshforJohn Forman, 3s. 4d.; due to myself for the winter lease of4 commons,5s. 4d.; paid at Mathew Haskins when we came from the justices, Is. 6d.

W Sum . . . Iol. 15s. 6d.

So there remained in John Pile’s hand, Il. 17s. which he paid toJohn Forman one of the stewards, for 1666.

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[84v.] 1663. The several accounts of John Cooke and John Formanconstables.

Receipts of John Cooke for the militia.From Thomas Synnett, Is.; fi'om Richard Clark, 6d.; from widow

Scott, Is.; from widow Nicholas, Is. 8d.; from Messenger, 4d.; fromJohn Brooks, Is. Id. ; from William Browne, Is.; from Thomas Riley,Is.; from Barnett, 4d.; from Ma[?tthew]Smith, Is. 1d.; from JohnBishopp, Is. 6d.; from Thomas Tibboll, Is.; from Thomas Riley, 8d.

Sum . . . 12s. 2d.

Received by presentments, Il. 19s. 6d.; from Mr. Peirce, Il. 3s. 6d.. Sum . . . 3l. 15s. 2d.

Disbursements. To several passengers with passes, Is.; for 3 journeysto Chippenham about the soldiery, 3s.; for my charges at the assizes,Ios.; in charges to the clerk of the market, 3l. Ios. Sum . . . 4.l. 4s.

So there remains due to John Cooke, 8s. Iod.

Receipts of John Forman.From John Pile, 15s.; ‘in his hands of the militia money, 4s. 8d.

Sum . . . 19s. 8d.

Disbursements as particularly appears by his note, 2l. 16s. 3d.74

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So there remains due to the said John Forman, Il. 16s. 7d. which hereceived from John Pile.

104[83r.] I663. The account of Thomas Townsend tithingman for this

year was seen and allowed 27 December.Disbursements were Il. 4s. 8d. And he received in full of his account Il.

from John Forman steward I666.

105[82r.] I664. The account of Arthur Eastmead and John Norman guild

stewards.

The account of Arthur Eastmead.Received ofJohn Pile for the Alders, 5l.

Disbursements. Paid at Ogboron, 4.1.; to Mr. Weekes, 8s.; to RobertWeeb, 4.s.; at Robert Bul’s, Ios.; more at Robert Bul’s, 5s.; at JohnTownsind’s, Is. 3d.; to John Norman, 12s. Bd. Sum . . . 2l. 4s. 1 Id.

So there remains with Arthur Eastmead, 2l. 15s. Id. of which he isallowed 2l. Is. for his disbursements when constable in 1664.

So there is due, 14.1. 11d.

The account ofJohn Norman.Received for 132 commons, 4l. 8s.; from John Jefry for his income,

4.1.; from William Richman for his income, 3s. 4d.; from Robert Bullfor 2 years’ use, Il. 4.1.; for winter lease, 2l.; from Arthur Eastmead,12s. Bd. Sum . . . Bl. 12s.

Disbursements. To Thomas Silke for his summer wages, I 5s.; to JamesBartleet, 6s.; at the Alders, 8s.; for a day’s work about the Alders house,Is. 4d.; to Edward Dent for making a stile in the Marsh, 2s.; to JohnEliot for plates for Patford bridge, 5s. 8d.; to Mr. Witingam, 6s. 8d.;spent with him, Is.; for ridding the pond in the Marsh, 4s. 6d.; at ThomasBarret’s at a meeting, 6s.; to Thomas Silke for his winter wages, 2s. 6d.;to Thomas Silke for carrying rails to the Marsh and Alders, Is.; foriregeare, 2s.; to Edward Lad for mending Patford bridge and the pounds,3l. 16s.; for going to Ogboron court, 5s.; to John Dent for carrying’strand‘ to the bridge, 2s.; for digging holes for the posts ofPatford bridge,Is.; for the stewards’ wages, 6s. 8d.; for 65 feet ofplanks for the townbridge, I2s.; for work about the bridge, Is.; for candles, tobacco, andpipes at the hall, 6d.; other disbursements, 6s. 2d. Sum . . . 8l. I2s.

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106[85v.] 1664. The several accounts of Arthur Eastmead and Robert

Seager constables.

Dzlrburseflzents of Arthur Eastmead. For going to Chepenham, 2:.; formyself, Walter Forman, Humphrey Townsind, and Anthony Pearce, 4.9.;at the Vize sessions, 4:.; to the clerk of the market, 4:.; to Robert Parsons,Il. 4.1‘. ; to several passengers, 3s. Sum . . . 2!. Is.which was paid by money left in his hands when steward.

Disbursements of Robert Seager. For my charges at the assizes, Il.;for going to the sessions and Vize sessions, Ios.; for relieving passengers,18:.; to soldiers, 8!. 8:.; for a new musket and pike, and for mendingarms, Il. 5:. Id. Sum . . . 12!. Is. Id.

Receipts. ‘I charge myselfe with one reate, 11!. 7:., whereof wasdeducted, 5!. 18:. 4d., so that the recepts of the reate is Bl. 8s. 8d. andreceved of Arthur Eastmead, Il. 4:.’ In all received 9!. 12s. 8d.

So there remains due to Robert Seager, 2!. 8s. 5d.

107[83r.] 1664.. The account of Robert Dack tithingman for this year

was seen and allowed.

His disbursements were Il. Is. 6d. And he received in full of hisaccount Il. os. 6d. from John Forman guild steward 1666.

1081665. The account of William _]eames [tithingman] for this year was

seen and allowed.

His disbursements were 18:. 8d.

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[85v.] 1665/6. The account ofJohn Norman constable.

Disbursements. For going to the assizes, Il.; for going to the quartersessions, 3:.; for going to monthly meetings, 4.1‘. ; for searching of Wells,having an order from Sir Edward Bainton and other justices, 7:.; topassengers, 13:. 7d.; to Thomas Barrett for serving as tithingman,Il. Ios. 3d.; to Joan Corck for lodging passengers, Ios.

Sum . . . 41. 7s. Iod.So there remains to John Norman 4.1. 7s. Iod.

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110[86r.] 1666. The account ofjohn Forman one of the guild stewards.Receipts. From William Silke, Il. os. 8d.; from John Pile, Il. 17s.;

from my partner Henry Haswell, Il. 13:. 8d.; from John Brooke for thewinter lease of the Alders, 61. Ios.; from Anthony Pearse for his income,3:. 4d.; from John Daish for his income, 3:. 4d.; from Mistress Brownefor her income, 3:. 4d. Sum . . . 1 Il. 1 Is. 4.d.

Disbursmzents. To Thomas Townsinde for his charges as tithingman1663, Il. os. Iod.; to Robert Duck tithingman 1664, Il. 1; paid the sameday that we were chosen stewards, 2:. 6d.; to Edward Dent for sawingposts, rails, and harrows, 6:. 8d.; to Thomas Silke for summer wages,15:.; to 4 men for carrying 2 gates to the Alders, Is. 8d.; for a post for theAlders gate, ls. 3d.; for a post for the Alders pound, 2:. 6d.; for a staplefor the pound, 4d.; to 4. men for carrying a post to the pound, 8d.; fornails for the harrows of the Alders gates, 6d. ; to Thomas Silke for carryingrails to the Alders, 6d. ; for carrying a gate to the yonder end of the Marsh,4.9.; to Edward Dent for making gates, 8:. 8d.; to Edward Bush for workin the Marsh, 4:.; to Thomas Silke for helping the carpenters, Is. 6d.;to Thomas Spunley for work at the Marsh, 1 Is. 8d.; to Richard Heallfor hooks, twists, and ‘stirts’, 4:. 7d.; to Thomas Spunley for his workin the Alders, 3:. 4.d.; to Edward Bush for work in the Alders, 2:. 6d.;for rails for the Alders pound, 2:. 6d.; for carrying rails to the Alders,8d.; to Thomas Pur for timber to make harrows, 6:. 8d.; to Robert Lookerfor nails and ‘stirts’ for the Alders, Is. 3d.; at Ogboron, Is. 6d.; toJohnPile for carrying a tree, 2:. 6d.; at a meeting, 2.9.; to Edward Dent formending the bridge, Is. 20!.; to Andrew Bennett when the common wasdriven, Is. 6d.; for boards and a piece ofwood to mend the bridge, Is. 3d.;for a rail next to Wodell, 4d.; for cleansing the pond at the end of theMarsh, 5:.; to Robert Looker for hooks, twists, ‘stirts’, and nails at theMarsh, 2:. 6d.; for nails about the bridge, 6d.; for cleansing the pondnext Newcrates, 6:. 6d.; for work in the pond next Clark’s ground, 4:. 8d.;for digging stones for the Marsh pond, 6.9. Iod.; for candles, tobacco, andpipes, 1 November, Is. 6d.; at the Bear, 1 November, 8:. 6d.; to ThomasSilke for winter wages, 2:. 6d.; to William Page, 1:. 8d.; to Robert Bull,when the town bond was to be sealed, 7:. 6d.; to John Pile for carryingstones to the Marsh ponds, I 5:.; to Thomas Silke for loading the ploughand layingstones, 2:. 6d.; to Edward Dent and Thomas Silke for watchingthe pound, and for digging up the pound posts, 4:.; to John Taylor forunder-building the blind house, 9:. 6d.; to John Pile for stones andfor carrying them to the blind house .1 os.; to Edward Dent for work atthe blind house, 4.d.; to John Townsind for lime for the blind house, Is.;to William Tiler and Charles Tiler for bringing the rails from the Marshpound, 2:.; to Edward Lad for taking down the pound, 2.9.; for beer for

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GUILD srswxnns’ nooxThomas Silke and Edward Dent, 6d.; to John Pile for carrying posts outof the Marsh, 4s.; for mending the town crooks, Is. 6d.; for keeping thetown book, 6s. 8d.; for a warrant for Silke and Bishop, 6d.

Sum . . . 11118:. 5d.So there is due to John Forman 7s. 1d. 1; and also due to John Forman

for keeping the accounts in 1668, 6s. 8d. 1.[87v.] The account ofHenry Haswell guild steward with John_Forman.Receipts. At the Alders, 3 May 1666, 2l.Disbursements. For expenses at the Alders, 8s.; at Ogbome court, 3s. 6d.;

to Thomas Silke for 4. days’ work making bounds upon Bestbrookeor Johnson Weekes’ grounds, 3s. 4.d.; for expenses at 2 meetings atBennett’s and Robert Bull’s, 4.5. 6d.; to Thomas Silke and Tyler for theirfirst ridding of the ponds, 3:.; at 2 meetings about Mr. Weeks’ business,Is. 8d.; to Thomas Silke for ridding the other pond, Is.; when we drovethe common, Is. Iod.; at another meeting, 4s.; for my salary beingsteward, 6s. 8d. Sum . . . It. 18s. od.

Rest in his hands upon that account, 2s.

111[83r.] 1666. The account of Thomas Barret tithingman for this year

was Il. Ios. 3d.112

[8712] I666/7 [I666]. The accounts of William Jefiery and JamesBartleet constables.

The account of William Jeffery.For going to both assizes, Il.; for the non-appearance of Mr. Broune

and Richard Seager at the assizes, 12s.; expenses at Devizes sessions,3s.; at 2 petty sessions, 2s.; at 2 monthly meetings, 2s. Sum . . . 1!. 191'.

Received i-n sheep lease, 4.5., and so there is due to William Jeffery,IL 15s.

The account ofJames Bartlett.For going to both assizes, 1!.; expenses at Chepenham 5 times, 5s.

113 _[86v.] I667. The account of Walter Forman and John Parker guild

stewards.The account of Walter Forman.Receipts. For the Alders eightpences, 4!. 5s.; for the winter leases, 6!.

Sum . . . 1ol.\5s.

1 ‘and also . . . ., 6s. 8d.’ is added later.78

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Disbursements. To Robert Gill, Gebrill Morrill, and Henry Jones forwork in the ponds, 12s.; to the same, 4s.; for the Alders bounds, 2s.;to Robert Looker for 2 twists, 1s.4d.; for beer Holyrood day, 7s.; for3 posts at the Marsh, Is. 6d.; for 3 rails, Is.; at Ogboron court, 6s.;to John Forman for keeping the book, 8s.; to Thomas Silke for winterwages, 2s. 6d.; to Robert Bull, 7s.; to Walter Nicolis, 4s.; at CastellComb, 2s. 6d.; at Warminster, 2:.; for horse hire to Warminster, 3s.; toJohn Tomkins for going to Warminster, 2s.; for mending the bridge, 3s.;to Edward Dent for planks, 2s.; for 4.4. feet of board for the blind house,4.;. 6d.; for irons for the stocks, 3s.; for I00 nails, Is.; to John Phib fora day’s work, Is. 6d.; to John Parker, Il.; my constables’ disbursements,4,1. Is.; to Mr. John Parker for Mr. Rogers, 3s. 6d.; for taking amercementsat Salsbury, Il. Sum . . . 1ol. 5s.

The account of John Parker.Receipts. From Walter Forman, Il.Disbursements. At Marbrow, Is. 6d.; to Mr. Rogers, 2s.; to the same,

Is. 2d.; at Ogboron, 3s. 1d.; at the sessions, 3s. Iod.; for my horse, 2 days,2s.; at Warminster to counsel, Il. 12s. 2d.; for a post in the Alders, 6d.;for ’strand‘ for the bridge, 3d.; to John Taylor for the wall at PatfordBroke, 5s.; to Charles White for bringing stones, 6s. Gd.

Sum . . . 2l. 18s.So there is due to John Parker, Il. 18s.

_ 114[g3v.] I667. The account of Richard Seager constable.Spent at 2 assizes, Il.; given to travellers for relief and lodging,

rt. 3s. 3d. Sum . . . 2!. 3:. 3d.which was paid by John Parker steward 1 November 1672.

115[88r.] 1668. The accounts of John Pile guild steward with William

Jeffry 1.Receipts. At the Alders for the incomes, 9s.; from John-Landick

for 27 sheep, 2s. 3d.; from Richard Bayli for 15 sheep, Is. 3d.; fromRobert Locker for 2o sheep, Is. 8d.; from Richard Clarke for 4.0 sheep,3s. 411.; from William Richings for 4 sheep, 4d.; from John Tounsendfor 120 sheep, Ios.; fi‘om Edward Seager for a horse, 6d.; fi'om widowLarens for a horse, 6d.; from John More from his income, 3s. 4.d.; fromArthur Forman for his income, 3s. 411.; from Henry Broocke for hisincome, 3s. 4.d.; from Stephen Woodman for his income, 3s. 4.d.; from

1 A marginal note in the same hand explains that the account of William Jefferywas handed to John Forman, and that it was lost on the death of the latter.

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GUILD srswxnns’ BOOKJohn Seager for his income, 3s. 4.d.; from Walter Forman for 6o sheepand 3 beasts, 7s.; from William Jeffry, 5s. 2d. Sum . . . 6!. 17s. 8d.

Disbursements for being constable and steward.For going to both assizes, 1!.; for going to the quarter sessions, 3s.;

at Robert Bull’s on St. Mathias day, 6s.; to Samuel Corck for mendingthe Marsh bou11ds, 12s.; to Edward Ladd for mending the blind house,cage, and brigs, 3s. 6d.; at Robert Bull’s, 1s.; at Ogbome and for a horsehire, 11s. 4.d.; to John Tayler for ‘meacking the weall’ at the Marsh,4.s.; for carriage of 12 loads of stones, 12s.; for 12 loads of stones, 12s.;for laying up the pound posts, 1s.; for the stewards’ wages, 6s. 8d.; fora post for the Alders, 8d.; spent at the Alders on ‘hauldoren day’, 5s.;to Corck for mending the Marsh bounds, 3s. 9d.; for a stake for theMarsh gate, 3d.; for 11 loads of stones which Mr. Parcker had forPatford wall, 11s. 3d.; for going to 3 monthly meetings, 3s. 6d.; for a postfor the Alders, and for labour, 1s. 6d.; to passengers, 11s.; for mendingthe Marsh bounds, 4.d.; to Corck for mending bounds at the Alders, 9d.;to Corck for mending the Marsh bounds and posts, 1s.; at WilliamSilke’s at a meeting, 2s. 6d.; to Thomas Silke for mending bounds, 2s.;paid at William Silke’s, 2s.; at William" Silke’s and John Harman’s,1s.; at Andrew Bennut’s, 1s. 8d. Sum . . . 61. 17s. 8d.

116[83v.] 1668. The account ofJohn Townsend tithingman for 1668 was

seen and allowed 2 November 1668 at the guildhall.Disbursements were 12s. 2d.

117[87v.] 1668. The account [of Henry Haswell] of his disbursements

during his constableship.‘In setling the watch and hireing of persons before he could settle

the same, and for expenses upon the watch at severall times, he saith itcost him above ten shillings, he reckons but 5s.’; his expenses andallowances for both assizes at Sarum, 1Z.; expenses for his horse andhimself at Easter sessions, 2s.; his expenses for himself and his horseat Chippenham upon summons to appear in person to make a return ofthe neglect of the alehouse keepers 5 July 1668, 1s. 6d.; spent upon poortravellers ‘that cost him above ten shillings (as he saith) and reckonsbut 5s.’; to Robert Greene for a constable’s stafi',- 2s. 6d.

Sum . . . 1Z. 16s.So there rests due to the said Henry Haswell upon these accounts,

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[89r.] 1669. The account ofJohn Norman gu1ld steward with Hum-phrey Tounsen.

Receipts. From William Jeffry, 5s.; for the incomes of the commons,4.1. 6s.; from Henry Hayerd for the winter leases of the Alders, 71. 6s.;from Walter Dolman for his income, 3s.; from Henry Molsum for hisincome, 3s.; from Humphrey Bodman for his income, 3s. 4.d.; from JohnCayes for his income, 3s.; from John Tounsen for 60 sheep, 5s.; fromWalter Forman for 30 sheep, 2s. 6d.; from Robert Locker for sheep, 2s.;from William Jefry for 30 sheep, 2s. 6d.; from David Jefry for 8 sheep,8 d.; from Richard Bayli for sheep, 6d.; from Henry Broock for 16 sheep,Is. 4.d.; from Thomas Davis for a horse, 6d.; from Thomas Ryli for6 sheep, 6d.; from widow Scott for a horse, 6d.; from Elizabeth Clarkfor sheep, Is. Iod. Sum . . . 13!. 7s. 2d.

Disbursements. To John Norman for being constable and ThomasBarrett tithingman, 4.1. 7s. Iod.; to John Tounsen for his tithingmanship,12s. 2d.; spent at William Silck’s on St. Mathew’s day, 7s. 6d.; spent atOgborne, and for horse hire, 9s.; at widow Tounsen’s, 3s.; at the Alders,5s.; a Marsh gate, Ios.; for a post and ‘leaber’ at the Alders, 2s. 6d.; toRichard Hale for iregear, 2s. 8d.; to the mason for mending the wallat the Marsh, 4s. 6d.; for mending the town bridge, 3s.; for mending thestile at the Marsh, 2s. 6d.; at Anthony Smith’s, 2s. 6d.; at WilliamSilck’s, 2s. 6d.; for making 2 bonds, 2s.; to Thomas Silck for carryingrails, 6d.; at Smith’s, 2s. 6d.; for writing an order, 1s.; at Mr. Berd’s‘upon the shreave’, 4s.; at William Silcke’s ‘anhallanday’, 6s.; at ameeting at William Silcke’s and Anthony Smith’s when the townmoney was paid, Ios.; to Thomas Silcke for his wages for keeping thebounds, 14s.; for ridding the ponds, 2l. Ios.; to John Pile for carriageand stones, 5s.; to the sheriff and expenses at the Devises, 14s. 8d.; forkeeping the book and making bonds, 6s. 8d. Sum . . . 13!. 1 1s. 8d.

Paid in part 1s. Iod.

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[92v.] 1669. The account of John Parsons tithingman passed andallowed at the guildhall 1 November 1671.

Paid and given for lodging and maintenance of poor distressedpersons, gs.

Paid by Walter Forman guild steward with Anthony Peirce 1 November1671.

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120[g1r.] I670 1. Incomes paid to Oliver Browne and Henry Haswell in

the year I670 when they were guild stewards, ‘and gave noe accountof their stewardshipp before their death’.

Robert Forman, 3s. 4d.; Joseph Orrill, 3s. 4d.; John Brooke, 3s. 4.d.;Robert Sheapard, 3s. 4d.; Stephen Woodman, 6s. 8d.; George Ockford,3s. 4d.; Katherine Spunley, 3s.-4.d.; Alice Patty, 3s. 4.d.; Henry Ladd,3s. 4.d.

.121[88v.] 1670. The accounts of‘John Parker and Anthony Peirce con-

stables, which were seen, perused, and allowed by the burgesses at thetown hall.

The account ofJohn Parker.Spent at the assizes, Ios.; at the Devizes sessions, 2s. 6d.; at 2 meetings

before the justices at Chippenham, 2s. 4.d.; at the town court ‘beingsworn to attend the courte to make a presentment’, Is.; to severaltravellers for their lodging, 3s. 3d. Sum . . . Igs. 3d.

The account of Anthony Peirce.Spent at 2 assizes, Il.; on the waggoners that came with the king’s

carriages, and for one to assist them, 2s.; at the Devizes sessions, 2s. 6d.;at 2 monthly meetings with the justices at Chippenham, 2s. 4.d.; at thetown court, being swom to make a presentment, Is. 2d.; for severalpoor travellers’ lodging, and other necessary expenses for their relief,7s. 6d. Sum . . . Il. I 5s. 6d.

122[92r.] 1670/1 [1671]. The accounts of Walter Forman and Anthony

Peirce guild stewards.The account of Walter Forman.From John Norman for the winter lease of the Alders, 61. 12s.Deductions. Spent at a meeting at theBeur, 4s. 8d.; at another meeting

there, 6s. 4.d.; to John Dash for charges when he was constable, Il. I 5s.;to John Parsons for his charges as tithingman, 9s.; to Arthur Forman forhis charges when constable, Il. 1 1s.; spent at John Harman’s, 1s.

The whole disbursements, 41. 7s.Remainder, 2l. 5s.

The account of Anthony Peirce.Foreign receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders and Portmarsh,

4.1. gs. 4.d.; for the winter lease of Portmarsh for sheep, horses, and otherbeasts, Il. 5s. 11d.; from Humphrey Boadman for summer and winterlease for his horse, 9s.; from Robert Bull, 81. 1os.;fi'omJohn Hayward, 6s 8d.

Incomes. John Tomkines, 3s. 6d.; James Taylor, 3s. 4.d.; George Henloe,3s. 4.d. The whole receipts, 151. Ios. 1d.

1 Entry was made 14 March 1672.82

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Deductions. Spent at a meeting at the Bear, Is.; at the Alders, 3 May, 7s.;to Thomas Silke for mending bounds, 12s. Iod.; at Ogbome court,5s.; at a meeting at the Bear, 2s.; at a meeting about the bridge, 2s.;due for my expenses when constable, Il. 15s.; spent ‘about Bull’s bond’,6d.; at the Catherine Wheete when the burgesses and Edward Ladd metabout the bridge, 1s. 6d.; to Thomas Ladd for measuring the bridge,Is.; to Thomas Cheapman for carrying stones to the bridge, 1s.; toThomas Hellier and Thomas Cheapman for labour at the bridge whenit was mended, Is.; spent on the workmen, 6d.; toJohn Reeve for carriageof ‘strand’, 8d.; to Allen Milles for 1} day’s labour at the bridge, 1s. 4.d.;to Stephen Reeve and Charles Whitte for digging 4. loads of stones forthe bridge, 4.s.; for 2 loads of small stones, Is. 4d.; spent at Bull’s withthe burgesses ‘at the ending of the law about theire bond’, 2_s.; [g2o.] toEdward Ladd towards the mending of the bridge, Il. 16s.; for timber, 6s.;to Joan Pile widow for carriage of 8 loads of ‘strand’ to the bridge, 8s.;for charges of law against Bull, and to the bailiffs serving him, Il. 1 1s.;to Edward Dent for a day’s work, 1s.; to Thomas'Silke for labour aboutthe gates in the common, 4.d.; to Richard Hale for plates for the gatesand for nails, 2s. 5d.; to John Harman ‘for fees which Mr. Browne-andI entered into bond to the shreife to apeare a't Marlbrough sessions’,7s. 6d.; for fees and horse hire to Marlbrough sessions, 15s.; to JohnNorman for rails for the gates and for nails, 1s. 1od.; to Edward Dentfor mending the Mai-sh stile and the Alders gate, 2s. 6d.; spent in townbusiness, 1s.; spent at the Catherine Wheel when the burgesses met aboutthe town stock, 5s.; at the same place when the town bonds were sealed,7s.; due to me for my oflice of stewardship, 6s. 8d.; spent when we im-pounded the horses from the commons, Iod.; to Humphrey Boadmanfor serving as tithingman ,2 years, It. 1s. Iod.; to Mr. Weekes for makingthe town bonds, 3s.; to Thomas Silke for winter wages, 2s. 6d.; spentat the Bear, 1s.; to William Tayler for a day’s work, and for a load ofstones for the bridge, Is. Iod.; to John Harman for the sheriff and forexpenses, Ios. 6d.; to Edward Dent, James Tyler, and Thomas Tylerfor bringing the pound posts, 2s. 6d.; spent at a meeting with the burgessesat William Haskin’s, 2s. 6d.; to James Barttlet for his charges when con-stable, Il. 5s.; to Thomas Silke towards a debt due from Mr. Browne,Igs.; to John Harman towards his charges when he paid the sheriff,2s. 6d.; spent at the Devizes sessions taking off a presentment, 2s. 6d.;for keeping the town book, 6s. 8d.; to John Norman in part of an olddebt when he was last steward, 1s. Iod. Sum . . . 15!. Ios. Id.

123[92o.] 1670/1 [1671]. The account of Humphrey Boadman tithingman

paid 1 November 1671.Paid for lodging and maintenance of poor distressed persons who

came with certificates, Il. Ios. 11d.83

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124[93r.] 1671. The account of Walter Forman and Walter Nickolas

constables 1671 was seen and allowed 1 November 1672.

The account of Walter Forman.Spent at 2 assizes, 1!.; given to poor travellers, 5s. 4.d.He paid himself from the 2t. 5s. remaining to him when steward in

1671, and paid the remainder to Walter Nickolas in part payment ofhis charges.

The account of Walter Nickolas.Spent at 2 assizes, 1!.; ‘spent at severall times as by his accounts did

more at large apeare’, Ios. 6d. Sum . . . 1t. Ios. 6d.which was paid in part by Walter Forman, 18s. 9d.

Remainder paid by John Parker 11s. gd.

1251671. The accounts of Oliver Browne gentleman and Arthur Forman

constables, seen and allowed 1 November 1671.The account of Mr. Browne.Spent at 2 assizes, 1t.; which he paid himself when steward in 1671.The account of Arthur Forman.Spent at 2 assizes, 1!.; for 2 locks which Dolman broke, and for

4. watchmen, 3s.; to poor travellers for relief and lodging, 8s.Sum . . . 1t. 11s.

which was paid by Walter Forman his father guild steward with AnthonyPeirce 1 November 1671. -

126[94.r.] 1671/2 [I672]. The accounts ofJohn Parker and Mr. Robert

Forman guild stewards.

Mr. Parker’s account of his receivings.For the winter lease of the Alders, tot. 6s.; from William Scott for

16o sheep lease in Porte Marsh, 13s. 4.d.; from Breach for 60 sheep, 5s.;from Henry Brook for 3o sheep, 2s. 6d. ; from Robert Looker for 3o sheep,2s. 6d.; from John Bishop for 14. sheep, 1s. 6d.; from Alice Clarke for24. sheep, 2s.; from John Landicke for 24. sheep, 2s.

Sum . . . 11!. 14.s. 10d.

Disbursements. To Roger Harding for charges when tithingman,1 1s. 8d.; at the Bear 3 May, 14s.; to Walter Nickolas in part of his chargeswhen constable, 11s. 9d.; to the hayward for winter wages, 2s. 6d.; to

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Anthony Peirce for keeping the book, 5s.; to Thomas Stratton towardshis charges at the assizes, 6s.; to several persons to assist the hayward inthe fields, 2s.; at the Wheete, 3s. 6d.; at the Swane, 5s.; to Walter Flayfor making the town bonds, 4s.; at the Wheete another time, 3s.; to ThomasRitchens, Is.; to Mr. Robert Forman to pay the sheriff, 1 Is.; to JohnHarman, 2s. 6d.; to Richard Seagar for his charges when constable,2l. 3s. 3d.; at the Bear, 6s.; at Ogborne court, 2s.; to Mr. Robert Hunger-ford, 3t. os. 4.d.; to Robert Dyer guild steward, 2t. Sum . . . 1 rt. 14s. Iod.

Mr. Robert Forman’s account of his receivings.For the summer lease of Porte Marsh and Alders, 4.1. 8s. 8d.; from

Roger Hayward for a trespass, Ios.; incomes: from Humphrey -Townsend,3s. 4.d.; from Robert Card, 3s. 4.d.; fi'om Kate Pure’s husband, 3s. 4d.;from Walter Flay, 3s. 4.d.; from Mr. Jones, 3s. 411. Sum . . . 5t. 15s. 4.d.

Disbursements. Spent at the Bear, 8s.; to Thomas Fowler going to Ogborn,ts. 4.d.; to the bailiff‘ at Ogborne, 5s.; spent coming from Ogborne,ts. 6d.; to the ringers by consent, 3s.; to Thomas Ritchens for mendingbounds, Ios.; spent at the Alders, 8s.; to Mr. Parker for charges whenconstable, Il.; to Thomas Ritchens for scouring the ponds, 4s.; forcarriage of stones in the Alders, Ios.; for digging stones in the Alders,Ios.; for scouring part of the Alders pond, Iod.; [g4.o.] spent at the Bear,2s. 2d.; spent at the Katherine Wheete, 1!.; to Ritchens and others forwatching the hayward’s sheep, 5s. 6d.; for 6tb. of pitch, 7s.; to RobertLooker for a marking iron, 2s.; for tobacco, pipe, and nails, and candles,ts. 2l~d. Sum . . . 5t. 15s. 4.d.

127[93o.] 1672. The account of Roger Harding tithingman was seen

and allowed 1 November 1672.

Given for the carriage of cripples and for their relief, 11s. 8d. whichwas paid by John Parker steward 1 November 1672.

128[g7r.] 1672/3 [I673]. The accounts of Robert Hungerford esquire

and Robert Dyer guild stewards.

First of Mr. Hungerford.Receioings. From John Parker former guild steward, 3t. os. 4.d.

Disbursements. To Walter Flay for making a bond, ts. 6d.; to counsellorEyers for his fee at Warntister sessions, 1!.; for carriage of 2 loads ofstones to the Marsh, 3s.; to John Gent for horse hire, 3s.

Sum . . . It. 7s. 6d.85

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Paid the remainder to Walter Nicholas now guild steward, 1l. 12s. Iod.,which makes up Mr. Hungerford’s receivings, 3l. Os. 4d.

Robert Dyer’s account.Receioings. For 130 leases in the Alders for the entrance of horses and

beasts, 41. 6s. 8d.; from John Norman for an income due from WilliamSmith, 3s. 4.d.; from John Norman an income for Mathew Haskins’house, 3s. 4.d.; for incomes: Robert Underwood, 3s. 4.d.; Thomas Davise ofthe George, 3s. 4.d.; Theophilus King, 3s. 4d.; Stephen Lawrence, 3s. 4d.;Mr. Giffard, 3s.; in money from Mr. Parker, 17s. Iod.; from JamesBarttlet for an acknowledgment to the town for inclosing a plot of groundin Wenhill contrary to custom, 2s. 6d.; from John Fraylins for a trespass,2d.; from John Hunt for a trespass, 6d.; for the winter lease of the Alders,8l. 7s. 6d.; for the winter lease of the Marsh, Il. 17s. 11d.

Sum . . . 17l. 15s.'5d.

Disbursements. To Robert Ody for work in the Alders, 16s.; in expensesat the Alders 3 May 1674, 5s. 6d.; spent at the Wheel g May 1674, 2s. 2d.;paid at the Wheele ‘whereofreceived John Parker’s money’, 2s.; in expensesat the Beare, 1s.; paid himself for his horse hire for Anthony Peirce togo to Poulshote, 1s. 3d.; for expenses of Mr. Hayes and Mr. Flay atWarmister, 14s. 4d.; for his own expenses there, 5s. 8d.; for his owncharges at Laving-ton where he had a horse for ‘ould Townsind’ to rideto Warmister, 4s. Iod.; to Townsend for his pains, 2s. 6d.; for hire of2 horses, 5s.; in expenses at the Beare, 2s. 2d.; for moving the chest tothe church, 3s.; for driving the fields, 3s. 6d.; to Mr. Helmer and Mr.Flay about Summers, 12s. 2d.; for a lock for the pound, 1s.; for ‘praysing’Summers’ ho_rse and watching the pound, 2s.; [g7o.] for charges ofAnthony Peirce and myself, for meat for 2 horses, and for hire ofmy horseto Henly to Mr. Stephens, Il. 11s. 7d.; for charges of Anthony Peirceat the sessions, 11s. Iod.; for the disbursements of Henry Beare whenconstable, 1l. Igs. 7d.; to Dr. Lee for curing Walker, 5s.; at the Beareat ‘Unhalluntide’, gs. 11d.; at the hall for tobacco, pipes, and candles,1s. 6d.; at the Wheel when Anthony Peirce and I received the townmoney, gs.; to Strong, his bill of charges when tithingman, Il.; for a gatein the Marsh, for ‘luggs’ and making lime, 6s. 8d.; for ‘ludges’ and nails,for work, and for ‘stranding’ of Pattford bridge, 6s.; for Harnam bridge,7s. gd.; to John Harman for the sheriff, and in expenses, Ios. 6d.; formy expenses in London, and for my horse, 2l. 14s. 6d.; for my horse hireto London, Ios.; for digging stones for the Marsh pond, 7s.; to ThomasRitchens for work about the Alders and Marsh ponds, 2s.; to ThomasRitchens for summer and winter wages, 16s.; to Anthony Peirce forkeeping the town book, 5s. Sum . . . 16l. Igs. gd.

Remaining in his hands 16s. 4d. which makes up his full receivings,17l. 15s. 5d. Paid to Walter Nicholas now steward, 16s. 4d.

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129[1oor.] 1673. The account of Thomas James the younger in his

tithingmanship.Paid for 3 passengers at Thomas Bennett’s house, 2s.; for 3 passengers

at Strong’s, 5s.; for a passenger at Martin’s and for horse hire, 1s. 6d.;for 3 passengers at Tounsend’s, 1s. 6d.; for carrying a woman in a handbarrow, 1s. 4.d.; for passengers at Milsham’s, 2s. 4d.; for passengers atwidow Carter’s and for horses, 3s.; for passengers and at Strong’s, 1s. 4.d.;for 2 horses to Studly, 1s.; for hiring John Neat’s horse, and a man,1s.; for passengers at John Derham’s, 1s. Sum . . . Il. 2s.

130'[g8r.] 1673/4 [1674]. The accounts of Walter Norborne esquire and

Walter Nichalas guild stewards.First of M.r. Norborne.Receipts. From Robert Dyer for the winter lease of the Alders, 5l.Disbursements. To Anthony Peirce for charges as constable, 1l. 1 7s. 1 1d.;

for keeping the book, 5s.; to John Norman for charges when constable,Il. 14s. 11ct.; paid for bonds at the Bear, 3s.; at Ogborne court, 5s.;to Christopher Willing for timber, 16s. 6d. Sum . . . 5l.-2s.which 2s. 4.cl. is entered to his constable’s account.

The account of Walter Nichalas.Receipts. From Mr. Hungerford and Robert Dyer which remained

in their hands, 2l. gs. Iod.; incomes: John Neate, 3s. 4d.; NathanielHarrison, 3s. 4.d.; David Jeffery, 3s. 4.d.; William Cloud, 3s. 4.d.; ThomasInglish, 3s. 4d.; Thomas Looker, 3s. 4.d.; Moses Parsons, 3s. 4d.; for theincome of beasts in the Alders, 4l. gs. 4d.; for trespass: Thomas Morrelland John Dobbe, 2s.; Thomas Townsend, 3s.; Mrs. Henlow, 2s.; Mr.Barnard, Is.; Thomas James, 6s.; Thomas Bennutt, 1s.; Richard Browne,1s.; Edward Hollaway, 2s.; Robert Shepard, 1s.; —- [blank] Whitaker, 2s.

Sum . . . 1l. 1s.For sheep: Henry Hayward, 84, 7s. 1d.; John Bishop, 15, 1s. 3d.;

John Townsend, 20, Is. 8d.; Dorothy Scott, 15, 1s. 3d.; Edward Whitte,1-7, rs. 5d.; William Townsend, 3, 3d.; Johnson Weekes, 2o, 1s. 8d.;Walter Forman, 2o, 1s. 8d. Sum . . . 16s. 3d.

For horses and colts: John Townsend, 1 horse, 6d.; widow Scotte,1 horse, 6d.; Mr. Blaake, 1 colt, 4d.; Roger Hayward, 1 colt, 4d.; JohnCarpenter, 1 colt, 4d.; John Bishop, 1 horse, 6d.; Benjamin Norrington,1 horse, 6d.; Roger Ingrums, 1 mule, 4d.; Thomas Pertters, 2 beasts, 8d.

Sum . . . 4s.The whole sum received, 1ol. 3s. gal.37

GUILD sTEWARDs’ noonDisbursements. Paid at the Alders, 3 May, 8s.; at Ogborne court, 5s.;

.to the hayward for wages, 14s.; to Mr. Hayes for charges in law, 3l. 15s.in expenses at the Bear, 2s.; to the ringers, 5s.; for ‘stranding’ the bridge,1s. 2d.; to the hayward for mending the pond and bounds, 2s.; forscouring the Marsh pond, 3s.; [g8v.] for scouring the Alders pond, 7s.;for watching the beast in the field, 1s. 4d.; to Richard Heal for iregear,2s. 8d.; to Thomas Barrow for work at the bridge, 2s. 4d.; at the Bear, 1s.;to the hayward in expenses when we drove the common, and for watching,8s. gct.; to John Harman for his fee, 2s.; for a bond, 6d.; at the Bear,4s. 6d.; to Nathaniel Harrison for a post and rails for the Alders pound,12s.; to John Harman for taking up a bond, 5s.; to Edward Ladd formending the bridge, 2s. 6d.; at the Bear on 2 occasions, 13s.; more at theWheel, 4s.; to John Harman for the sheriff’s fee, 10s.; at the Bear, 3s. 4d.;to the hayward for winter wages, 2s. 6d. ; to George Henlow now steward,6s. 2d.

Which makes up the full money received by Walter Nichalas, 1ol.3s.gd.

1 g July 1674. Received of Mr. Robert Hungerford and the rest of theburgesses of Calne by the hands of Mr. William Hayes the sum of 2ol.

Richard Stevens.

This 2ol. was taken out of the town stock for the renewing of thecharter.

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[g3v.] 1674. The account of Anthony Peirce and John Normanconstables was seen, passed, and allowed 1 November 1674.

The account of Anthony Peirce. _Spent at 2 assizes, 1l. 1s.; given for lodging and relief ofpoor travellers,

in expenses in town business, and in going to the monthly meetings,16s.11cl. Sum . . . 1l. 17s. 11d.

The account ofJohn Norman.Spent at 2 assizes, Il.; given for lodging and relief of poor travellers,

and in expenses going to 4 monthly meetings, 14s. 1 1d.

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[g4o.] 1674. The account of Moses Parsons tithingman seen andallowed 2 November 1675.

Given away for relief and lodging of poor travellers and carriageof poor cripples, 10s. 11d.

1 This receipt is written on a loose piece of paper inserted between folios 97 and 98.

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133[ggr.] 1674/5 [1675]. The accounts of George Henlow and William

Jeffery guild stewards.First of George Henlow.Receipts. From Walter Nichalas remaining in his hands when steward,

6s. 2d.; from Johnson Weekes as an acknowledgment of his way fromBeversbrook through the Marsh for 2 years ending 24 February 1675,5s.; for the winter lease of the Alders from David Jeffery, 4l.; for thewinter lease of Portmarsh, Il. gs. 4d. Sum . . . 6t. os. 6d.

Disbursements. Paid at the Wheel the first hall, 1s.; for stones to mendthe town bridge, 2s. 6d. ; to a labourer there, 3s. ; at Ogborne for g dinners,gs.; given to the bailiff and the maid, 3s. 6d.; to Thomas Richens for3 days’ work at the Marsh pond, 3s.; for making a new stile next Pear-close, 3s. 4d.; to Richens for mending the gate posts in the Marsh andAlders, Is.; spent at the Wheel ‘Unhallunday’, 6s. 6d.; to the haywardfor winter wages, 2s. 6d.; for tobacco and pipes at the hall, 1s. 5d.;spent when the bonds were made, 2s.; for making 3 bonds, 1s. 6d.;to Anthony Peirce for keeping the book, 5s.; to John Harman for thesheriff’s fee and his own, Ios.; for scouring the Marsh pond, 18s.; dueto myself to make up my 2o sheep lease, 5s.; for my 2o sheep lease, 1s. 8d.

. Sum . . . 3l. 18s. 3d.Remainder 2l. 2s. 3d.

which was paid by the consent of the burgesses to Mr. Thomas Swaddonnext guild steward, which makes up Mr. Henlow’s account to be disbursedas much as he received which was 6l. os. 6d.

William Jeffery’s account.Receipts. For the summer lease of the Alders, 4l. 8s.; from Henry

Messenger for his income, 3s 4d.; from Henry Hayward for a trespass,1s. 6d. Sum . . . 41. 12s. Iod.

Disbursements. To Thomas Richens for mending bounds, 14s.; for 2 newgates and iregear, and for a post, 14s. 6d.; for taking an indictmentat Marlbrough, 13s. 6d.; spent at the Bear, 2s.; at ‘Holldraday’ at theAlders, 4s.; to Taylor for mending the Marsh wall, 1s.; to ThomasRichens for carrying a post and helping there, 1s.; for mending 2 gatesand iregear at the pound, 4s.; to Thomas Perters for carriage of 2 loadsof stones, 2s.; to William Strong for stones, 2s. 8d.; for taking an indict-ment at Warminster sessions and for expenses, Il. 16s.; for' taking anindictment at Sarum and in expenses for myself and John Harman,1l. 4s.; to Walter Flay for 2 bonds, 2s.; at the Bear, 4s.; to AnthonyPeirce for a copy of the oath, 6d. Sum . . . 6l. 5s. 2d.

Paid the remainder of his disbursements by Mr. Thomas Swaddonnow guild steward, Il. 13s.

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outtn srnwxruas’ noox[ggv.] Received 1o March 1675 from Mr. Henlow, 2l. 2s. 3d.; paid

to William Jeffery in full, Il. 13s.; paid more at the Bear, 6s.; for making2 bonds, 2s.; paid the remainder to Humphrey Townsend, Is. 3d.

Sum . . . 2l. 2s. 3d.134

[g3v.] 1675. The account of Robert Dyer and John Parsons constablewas seen, passed, and allowed 1 November 1675.

The account of Robert Dyer.Given away for relief and lodging of poor travellers, for going to

Lacock, for charges in burning unwholesome meat in the market, 1 7s. 5d. ;for charges at 2 assizes, Il.; ‘due to him from the towne serving for Mr.Norborne’, 2s. 4d. Sum . . . Il. Igs. gd.

The account of John Parsons.Spent at 2 assizes, Il.; given for relief and lodging of poor travellers,

12s. 7d. Sum . . . Il. 12s. od.135

[1oov.] 1676. The account of Humphrey Townsend and ThomasSwaddon guild stewards.

Disbursements. Paid at the Bear when Mr. Henloe’s bonds were sealed,4s. 6d.; to the same, when Mr. Parker caused a hall to be called, 2s. 6d.;at Ogborne for a horse for Anthony Peirce and me, 2s.; for 6 rails anda post for the lower gate, Ios. 6d.; for 3 plates for the Alders gate andnails, 2s. 3d.; to John Hobbs for 1 day’s work, Is. 6d.; at the Bear whenwe met about the blindhouse, Is.; to John Phipps’ man for 1} day’swork, Is. 6d.; to Thomas Ritchins for mending bounds, 14s.; to RobertUnderwood and his 2 brothers for work at the cage and the Marsh gate,5s.; the same, 6d.; to Benjamin Russell for wheeling stones to the cage,gd.; to Thomas Looker for mending a lock at the Alders gate, 2d.; toThomas Brewer for carrying 12 horseloads of stones to the Marsh and12 horseloads of mortar to mend the cage, 2s. 6d.; to William Strongfor 3} loads of stones, 4.s. 8d.; to Christopher Wellen for board to mendthe blindhouse and cage, gs.; to Goody Webb at the Alders at ‘Holleraday’,3s. 6d.; to John Phipp for mending the cage, Is. 6d.; to Thomas Ritchinsand others for scouring the Marsh and Alders ponds, 6s.; to John Dashfor nails to mend the cage, 7d.; at the Bear when we put the chartersin the chest, 6d.; for wheeling stones and strand to the town bridge, 6d.;for mending the Marsh gate, 6d.; at the -George when we met about thetrained band, Is.; for mending the Alders gate, 8d.; to Charles Cozensfor a horse for Walter Forman to go to Lacock about the trained band,1s.; to Walter Forman for his expenses there, 1s. 2d.; to Anthony Peircefor expenses at Lacock, 1s. 4d.; to Thomas Looker for mending theiregear of the stocks, 2s. 6d.; for plates for the Alders gate, 1s. 6d.;for 2 ‘stearts’ to make the Marsh gate shut, 6d.; to Robert Dyer, Il. Igs. gd.;

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to John Parsons, Il. 12s.; to Walter Nicholas All Hallows day, Ios.; toMoses Parsons, Ios. 11d.; for tobacco, pipes, and candles at the hall,1s. 7d.; to Walter Flay for making the bonds, 3s.; to Thomas Ritchinsfor winter wages, 3s.; [1o2r.] to a man to help drive the common, 1s.;spent at Ann Dolman’s when I received the income of the sheep, 1s. 6d.;paid on New Year’s day when we met to shew our notes of the townstock, 1s. 2d.; to" John Harman for the charter, 1os.; for keeping the book,5s.; to Edmund Parker, Il. 7s. Iod.; to Mr. Swaddon, 18s.; to RobertWheeler, Ios. 5d. Sum . . . 13l. os. 3d.

More disbursements of Humphrey Townsend.Spent at the Bear, 2s. 6d.; to Christopher Wellen for the timber for

the Marsh stile, 4s.; to Robert Greene for making the Marsh stile andfor mending Patford bridge, 5s. 4.d.; spent at the Bear, 1s. 4.d.; spent atOgborne, 6s. 6d. Sum . . . Igs. 8d.

Total disbursements . . . 13l. Igs. 1 1d.Receipts. From Edward Hayward for the Alders, 5l. Ios.; for the

incomes ofbeasts on Hollraday, 41. 5s. 4.d.; for the sheep lease, Il. 1 7s. Iod.;for incomes, Il. 3s. 4d.; from Mr. Bartlett for a trespass, 2s. 6d.

Sum . . . 12l. Igs. od.

136[ggo.] 1676. The account of Robert Sheppard constable.Given to 2 seamen and a woman, 6d.; to a poor distressed captain and

his wife, 8d.; to 5' poor travellers, 5d.; to a woman and 4 children fortheir quarters for the night, 7d.; to 3 soldiers, 4d.; to a broken tradesman,3d.; to an Italian, 6d.; to a woman and a child, 6d.; to 2 seamen withpasses, 4.d.; to 4 men with passes, 6d.; to a man, his wife and 3 children,who pretended to be taken with the Turks, 1s. 2d.; to 6 seamen, 8d.;to a woman who came from Bedlame, as she pretended, 4.d.; to 2 men,6d.; to 4 men, 6d.; to 2 men and a woman, 6d.; to a man, 3d.; to 3 poortravellers, 7d.; to a woman and 2 children, 8d.; to 2 poor boys, 4d.;to a broken clothier, 6d.; to 3 maids, 8d.; to 4 Frenchmen, 6d.; to 2 Dutchwomen, 4d.; to a German, 8d.; to ‘esteem men’, 5d.; to 4 Frenchmen,6d.; to 3 Spaniards, 6d.; to a poor man, 2d.; to a ‘Polander’ and l‘l1S wife,5d.; to a poor man and his wife who was a leper, 6d.; to 3 Dutch women,6d.; to 2 sea boys, 1}d.; to a poor woman, 1411.; to 2 poor men, 31}d.;to a Grecian, 8d.; to 6 soldiers, 6;-d.; to a poor man, 1§d.; to the wife ofa broken t1'adesman, 6d.; to a Frenchman who lost his goods,‘ 4d.; to abroken weaver and his wife, 8d.; to a man ‘that durst not appeare athome, as he pretended’, and 2 children, 7d.; to a poor man and woman,4d.; to 3 poor boys, 41}d.; to 4 ‘Irelanders’, 8d. Sum . . . Il. 1s. gd.

Spent at Townsend's when the burgesses met, 1s.; at Lacock ‘whenwe went to take off the part of souldiers that were imposed on theburrowe’, 1s. 4d.; spent on carrying Fildowne to the justices of peace

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outtn srnwxttns’ noon‘on the good behaviour’, 1s. 4d.; at 2 assizes at Sarum and a presentment,Il.; at Lacock to the receiver ‘for the confirmat’, 1s.

Sum total . . . 2l. 6s. 3d.137

[1oor.] 1676. The account of Edmund Parker constable.Disbursements. To travellers on several days, 7s. 6d.; at 2 assizes and

a presentment, Il. Sum . . . Il. 7s. 6d.138

[1o2v.] 1676. The account of Henry Summers tithingman, as by hisaccount appeared to be, 1l.os. 1d., which was allowed.

139[1o3r.] 1676/7 [1677]. The account of Walter Nicholas burgess and

constable appeared to be Il. 18s.The account of Henry Brooke constable in the same years [no amount

entered].140

1677. The account of Robert Wheeler and Moses Seager alias Parsonsguild stewards.

Recemts. From Humphrey Townsend, Ios. 5d.; from Philip James, Il.;from Thomas James for a trespass, 2s.; from Roger Hayward for atrespass, 6d.; from John Landick for a trespass, 3s. 6d.; from WilliamJeffery for a trespass, 5s.; from John Hayward and Roger Hayward fora trespass, 7s. 6d.; at the Alders ‘holraday’, 4l. 6s. 8d.; for the Alders,5l. 14.s.; for sheep lease in the Marsh, Il. Ios. 3d.

Incomes. John Greenaway, Mr. Hayward, Henry Sommers andWilliam Dark the younger, 13s. 4d.

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1411 677. The account ofRobert Martin tithingman as by his bills appeared

to be, 1 l. 1 7s. 3d.142

[1o4o.] 1678. The account of Robert Dyer and Walter Forman guildstewards.

Disbursements. Paid at the Bear, 1s. 8d.; to Thomas Richens for 1 day’swork, - Is.; to Thomas Bara for mending a gate, Is. 6d.; to 2 men to carrya post to the Marsh, Is. 6d.; to Thomas Bara for his work, Is. 6d.; fornails for the gate, 2d.; at Walter Nickles’ ‘when theburges was chuist’,2s. 6d.; for 2 horses to go to Ogborne court, 3s.; spent at the court, 4.s. 6d.;

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for mending the Alders pound, ;at the Alders for expenses, 2s. 6d.;‘more after when wee came home’, 2s.; to Thomas Richens for makingbounds in the Marsh and Alders, 14s.; to John Holey for 3 pieces forthe Marsh gate, rs. 6d.; at John Daishe’s, rs. 7d.; to John Holey for ahead for the Marsh gate, 2s.; for watching the pound and for a lock, 2s.;for expenses when we surrounded the borough, 1!. Igs. 3d.; to ThomasRichings for g days’ work at the Alders, gs. ; to Taylor’s boy for ‘powndingof sheep owt of Wenell’, 2d.; at Oxford when sent to Mr. Lowe, 3s. 5d.;at Walter Nickles’, 8d. ; at Peter Haskens’, 3s. ; at the town hall for tobacco,pipes, and lights, 2s.; more at Poter’s afterwards, 4s.; for a plank forthe bridge and work, 3s.; to Robert Marten tithingman, rl. 17s.; toEdward Parker constables, 1!. Is.; to 3 men for driving the common,1s. 6d.; to Thomas Richens for his labour, 2s. 6d.; for expenses when thecommon was driven, 7s.; more at Poter’s, 1s. 2d.; more at Walter Nickles’,2s. Iod.; more at John Townsen’s the same day, 6s.; at Daniel Townsen’s,1s.; to Thomas Richens for trenching the commons, rl. 1s.; to JosephLorell, 13s. Iod.; spent when the money was paid, 6d.; to ThomasRichens for work in the commons, 1s. 7d.; to Robert Greene for a postand for work, 1s.; at William Dolman’s, 3s. 6d.; more for expenses, 1s.;to John Hannan for the sheriff, Ios.; at Walter Nichloses, 2s.; at Sarumfor the bill, and for the crier, 2s. 4d.; spent when I went to the under-sheriff about Morell’s business, 1s. 6d.; for a gate for the Marsh andThomas Barras’ labour, 8s.; to Bruer the bailiff when serving Morell’sbusiness, 12s.; to Looker and Carter for iregear, 13s. 6d.

Sum . . . 13l. ros. od.[1o5r.] Receipts. From Robert Wheler steward, rl. gs.; from Thomas

Reve for a trespass, 6d.; from Thomas Morell for a trespass, 6d. fromHenry Brook for a trespass, 4.d.; from James Tayler for a trespass, 3d.;from Henry Frailen for a trespass, 2d.; for 13o beasts in the Alders,4l. 6s. 8d.; for the winter lease of the Alders, 5l. 7s.; for sheep, horses,colts, and beasts for the winter lease of the Marsh, rl. 12s.

Sum . . . 12!. 16s. 5d.Due to Robert Dyer to balance this account, 13s. 7d.The account of Walter Forman.Received from Robert Wheler guild steward with Moses Seager for

1677, rl.I43

[14gv.] 1685. The accounts of Stephen Blake and Roger Hardingguild stewards.

Disbursements. To Edward Ladd for 6 days’ work at Patford bridge, gs.;to Michael Allisson for 4 days’ work, 5s. 4d.; to Thomas Peetters forcarrying 32 horse loads of stones, 12s. 1od.; to Edward Sharp for timber,

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ourtn srswxrtns’ BOOKrl. 15.; to John Ladd for a piece of oak, 16s.; to Thomas Looker foriregear, r4.s. 6d.; to Mr. Weeks for making a bond and receipt, Is.; toJohn Ladd for timber and work done at the bridge, Il. 15s.; for beer forthe workmen, 5s.; to Thomas Looker for more iregear, 3s. 4d.; to WilliamTaylor for work, rs. 6d.; to John Landick for looking after the commons,2l.; for mending the gate in the Marsh, rs. 2d.; to Henry Norman forbringing a piece of timber, 5s.; to John Willis for lime for the bridge,12s.; to Thomas Fowler for _beer and other necessaries which we had athis house All Saints’ day, 6s.; to Charles Underwood for his work, rl. Is.;to Philip James for stones, 12s.; to John Forman for tobacco and pipes tothe town hall, rs. 6d.; to Mr. Weeks for making the town bonds, 4.s.; atseveral meetings in settling the town stock, rl. 5s.; for writing andkeeping our accounts, 5s. Whole disbursements, r3l. rs. 2d.

[Receipts]. For the Alders, 1684, 141. 5s.; for the Alders, 1685, r1l.The" whole receipts, r5l. 5s.

Remaining in our hands, 2l. 4.s.Paid the sum of 2l. 4.s. ocl. as will appear by a receipt under the hand

of Thomas Fowler steward for r6go.

144[r47r.] 1688. The account of Henry Somers and Walter Dolman guild

stewards.Receipts. For stocking 123 beast leases 3 May, 6l. 3s.; from the last

stewards, gs. 6d. Sum . . . 6l. 12s. 6d.Disbursements. Expenses at the Alders 3 May, 1688, 5s. 6d.; for a pitch

mark, 2s.; for pitch and tar, rs. ; to John Feild for his pains, rs. 6d.;to Richard Seager for writing and casting the accounts, 2s. 6d.; to JohnLandick for mending bounds and looking after the commons, 3l. ros. 6d.;to John Ladd a bill of 15s.; to John Carter a bill of 5s. 2d.; for expensesin selling the Alders 1 November, gs. 4.d.; spent on him that brought thecircular letter, Is.; to Mrs. Blaak for the sheriff, 6s. 8d.

Sum . . . 5l. Igs. 2d.Remains in hand 13s. 4d. and 6d. for a trespass which is 13s. rod.

which he is to pay to Henry Bear.Walter Dolman’s account.Receipts. From the last stewards, gs. 6d.; from Edward Hayward for

the Alders, 6l. 15s. Sum . . . 7l. 4.s. 6d.Disbursements. To John Ladd, gs. 8d.; to John Landick for winter

wages, 2s. 6d.; for candles, pipes, and tobacco, rs. 6d.; for the door-keeper on 1 November, Is.; to John Neat for carrying a bridge to theMarsh, 2s. 6d.; for setting it up, 6d.; to Robert Dyer for redeeming thetown book, ros. 6d.; expenses on the burgesses, Ios.; for keeping the town

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book and accounts, 5s.; for trenching the Alders and keeping the dooron election day, 4.s. Sum . . . 2l. 7s. 2d.

Remains in hand 4l. 17s. whereof he paid 3l. 17s. 4.ct. to the newstewards and 1l. kept until a fu.ll hall has decided whether to allow itfor his constableship.

1 Received of Walter Dolman the Il. which he kept back. ThomasFowler steward.

1 In a d.ifl'erent hand.

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[5o5v.] ‘The othe taken by the burgesses there as followeth.I A.B. dooe utterlye testifye and declare in myconscience that the

Quenes highnes Elyzabeth etc. is the onelye supreme governor of thisrealme of Englande and of all other her highnesse domynions and coun-treis aswell yn all spyrituall or ecclesyasticall causes as temporall, and thatnoe forreyne prynce, person, prelate, state, or potentate hathe or oughtetooe have anye jurysdictyon, powre, superyorytie, preemynence, oraucthorytie ecclesyasticall or spyrituall within this realme. And thereforeI dooe utterlie renounce and forsake all forreyne jurysdictyons, powres,superioryties, and aucthoryties, and promyse that from hencefoorth Ishall beare faithe and trewe allegeaunce tooe the Queenes highnesseher heires and lawfful successors and tooe my powre shall assyste anddefende all jurydictions, privyleges, prehemynences, and auctorytiesgraunted or beelongeinge tooe the Q_ueenes hyghnesse her heires andsuccessors, or unyted and annexed untooe the ymperyall crowne ofthis realme; and I shall and wyll tooe the uttermoste of my powre andhabylytie soe far furthe as my knowledge and dyscreacion shall serve,mayntayne, uphoulde, and keepe all such aunciente lyberties, pryviledgesand custoomes, as dooth beelonge or yn anyewise appertayne untooethe sayde boorroughe of Calne. And also observe and keepe all suchelawffull orders, ynstytucions, and decrees, as have beenn heretooforemade by my predecessors burgesses of the said booroughe or hereaftershalbee made for the benefyt and utylitie of the said boorooughe. Soehelpe mee God, and by the contentes of this booke’.

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[4.g8v.] 1589. Orders and Constitutions of the Borough 1.(1). At a meeting of the burgesses the constables, with the consent

of the burgesses, shall chose 2 new constables, and shall present theirnames to the steward at the Queen’s lawday.

(2). 1 In the afternoon of the Sunday before St. Mathias’ day[24. Feb.]the burgesses shall meet; and the guild stewards, with the consent of allthe burgesses, shall select 2 new stewards who shall be nominated fi-om the

1 A full transcript of these Orders is printed inA. E.W. Marsh: A History qftheBoroughand Town of Calne, p. 70.

1 The whole of this paragraph is struck through. See 149.96

MINUTES, ORDERS AND MISCELLANEOUS ENTRIES

pulpit at evening prayer on the same day. The new stewards shallcommence office on St. Mathias’ day. The old stewards shall rendertheir accounts before the following Sunday.

(3). A new burgess shall be chosen at a meeting of all or most of theburgesses; he shall be sworn at the next court at Oggbome.

(4). Every chief or head householder who does watch and ward mayput 3 kine or bullocks into the Portmarsh and Alders fi'om 3 May untilSt. Martin’s day [1 1 Nov.], paying 4d. a head and also paying the herdhis accustomed wages; no man may have an ox bullock over 2 years old.

(5). No man shall hire any cattle ‘but myltche kyne’; he shall notsell or give his pasture; nor may he sell or give the milk of his kinebefore it is brought to his house.

(6). A man with more than one house may put cattle in the commonsonly for the house in which he dwells.

(7). 1 In the afternoon of the Sunday before St. Martin’s day theburgesses shall meet and allot the winter feeding of the Alders fromSt. Martin’s day [11 Nov.] to St. Mathias day [24 Feb.] to the highestbidder. They shall permit also the winter grazing of the Portmarsh toinhabitants on payment of a head for horses, 2d. for other beasts,and rd. for sheep.

[4.ggr.] (8). Every borough inhabitant may fetch thorns to make agarden hedge. _

(9). No person may cut trees in the commons for decking or trimminghis house, or for any other purpose.

(10). Any person putting cattle in the commons for the first timeshall pay 3s. 4d. if he be town-born; or, ifnot town-bom, more as agreedby the burgesses 1.

(1 1)_. If any inhabitant of the borough put in the commons any beastwhich is not his own he shall forfeit his right of pasture for 7 years.

(12). If any person disobey the orders in any way, or do not pay, heshall be disfranchised; and if he be a burgess he shall also be disburgessed.

(13). A new comer to the borough shall have no right of pasture for3 years, and then only with the burgesses’ consent.

14728 December 1597. Ordered that a fee of 1l. be paid yearly at Christmas

to the undersheriff to discharge the burgesses from all suits, assizes,sessions, inquests, and juries, according to the liberty of their charter‘for that yn tyme paste they have benne myghtelye wronged and injuredby beeinge retumed yn venires and other services at the assizes and elsewhere’.

1 ‘In the afternoon . . . . the highest bidder’ is struck through. See 149.1 See 148.

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cu11.n srewsmns’ noonRichard Broune, Benedick Alleyn, William Swaddon, John Noes,Thomas Whyte, Robert Forman, Oliver Guyrdler, ThomasSwaddon, Richard Edwards, William Forman, Roger Norman,Francis Twygden, Thomas Fowke, Robert Segar alias Parsons,John Perham, John Gawen, John Broune alias Were, WilliamB[?edford].

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[4ggo.] May 1598. Any town-born child inhabiting a new house shallpay Il. for putting in cattle; a stranger shall pay 2l.

In 26 Elizabeth [1583/4] it was agreed at Bromham House beforeLord Chief Baron, Sir Edward Baynton, and Mr. Stephen Duckett thatfor any robbery recovered in the hundred of Calne the borough ‘shouldpay the eyghte part withe the hundred, and also the eyghte parte inany other payment that the said hundred shalbe charged withall’.

149

4 November 1599. (1) To avoid a breach of the Sabbath the burgessesshall henceforth meet in the Church House on All Saints’ day [1 Nov.] or,if that be a Sunday, on the Monday following, in order to allot the winterfeeding of the Alders and Portmarsh.

[5oor] (2) The election of the stewards henceforth shall take place onMonday following the Purification [2 Feb.]; their term of oflice shallbegin on St. Mathias’ day; the old stewards shall render their accountsby the following ‘Monday.

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24 March 1600. (1) Any burgess who absents himself from a meetingwithout lawful excuse shall pay 1s.

(2) Any burgess ‘who shall sette hys hand to any certyfycate theremade concerning the state of the borrough’ without the consent of theburgesses shall be disfranchised for ever.

Francis Twigden and Walter Nicholas 1 constables, WilliamSwaddon, John Browne, Thomas Foulke 1, Robert Parsons 1,William Harkwood 1, John Parham 1, Oliver Girdler, RichardEdwardes 1, John Noyes. D

1 Against these names appears ‘his mark’: the others appear to be original signatures.. 98


151[5o2v.] January 1587. A note of all the armour of the borough and

town of Calne.The new armour. Bought by John Noes for the borough, one caliver

with a flask, and a twitchbox, 3 ‘turkye murrens’, 4 swords, a long bow,6 girdles with their hangings, 5 daggers, bought of Walter Parsons thecutler.

152[5o2r.] 6 May 1600. John Horton gentleman came before the burgesses

and gave 2s. for permission to bring 16 loads of timber from his groundcalled Somerlese through Portmarsh; he admitted that he had no waythrough Portmarsh except by consent of the burgesses.

153[5o2v.] 13 January 1605. The constables and burgesses have elected

Edmund Carey knight to serve in place of William Swaddon in theParliament to be held 21 January.

Benedick Alleyn and John Jones constables, Thomas Nicholas,William Swadon, Thomas Folkes 1, Robert Parsons 1, OliverGirdler, John Browne, Philip Swaddon, John Parsons 1, NicholasGirdler, George James, John Forman.

154[5o1r.] 6 July 1606. Robert Pettle disburgessed for refusing to serve

as steward; William Bedford chosen to serve in his place.John Jones, William Swadon, Thomas Folke 1, Robert Forman,Robert Segar alias Parsons 1, Thomas Swadden. Walter Nicolas 1,John Dashe 1, Philip Swadon, John Parhame 1, George James,John Forman. '

155[504.v.] 13 April 1607. Oliver Gyrdeler and Walter Nycholas burgess

stewards fined 5s. each for selling more trees from Portmarsh and Aldersthan they were allowed by their warrant.

156[497v.] 9 November 1610. ‘By reason that our burrowe by the Longe

Parlyament is growen in depte’ it is ordered that every man putting cattlein the commons this year shall double his payment, viz. 8d. per horse, 4d.

1 Against these names appears ‘his mark’; the others appear to be original signatures.

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01111.11 srnwarrns’ Booxper rudder beast, 2d. per sheep for winter feeding; and 8d. per beast forthe summer feeding. Any person "refusing to pay shall have his cattlepounded or shall be disfranchised and ‘putt from all manner ofcomodytiesand proifytes that he had’ until he obey these orders.

Benedick Alleyn 1, Thomas Fooke 1, Robert Segar 1, JohnBrowne 1, John Killinge 1, Robert Forman, Philip Swadon,Richard Edwardes, Oliver Girdler, John Jones.

157[5ooo.] 1611 . George James having broken the pound submitted to the

burgesses, promised to mend the pound, and gave in recompense to thetown, 1s.

158[4gov.] 1612. A note of all the town armour. Nicholas Gyrdeler and

Henry Peres constables.5 corslets furnished fully ‘wantinge the coates’, 2 taches wanting 2

daggers and a girdle; 4. muskets furnished, 1 caliver furnished, Wantinga flask leather; 5 worms and 2 moulds.

159[49oo.] 1614. A note of the receiving of the town arms by Robert

Parsons and William Parsons constables.Received 1o swords and 1o daggers with hangings and girdles, wanting

1 girdle; 5 corslets with picks; 4 muskets; 1 caliver with headpieces;5 flasks; 5 twitchboxes.

160[4.gov.] 1618. A note of the town armour received by Walter Massye

and John Hannam constables.5 corslets furnished with picks, swords, and daggers; 4 muskets and

a caliver with swords and daggers; 4 flasks and twitchboxes.

161[4.g1r.] 21 April 1623. Ordered by the burgesses that any inhabitant

of the borough elected burgess refusing to attend to be sworn at the courtcommonly held at Ogborne on the Saturday after ‘the beginning ofEaster termshall be disfranchised and dismissed his common and otherprivileges for ever, unless a submission by him be accepted by theburgesses.

Walter Nicholas 1, and John Dashe 1 constables, Robert Jeffery 1,and William Seager guild stewards, William Harkwood, JohnNoyes, Stephen White, John Hannam, Benedick Alleyn, RobertForman, John Weekes, John Forman, George James, JohnKillinge 1.

1 Against these names appears ’his mark’: the others appear. to be original signatures.1oo


162[66r.] I 2 March I648. WilliamJefferys the elder and Anthony Robinson

alias Pearce elected guild stewards for the following year.‘By reason in these later tyma there was but litle benefitt made of

the winter leaze of the Port Marshe that did arise to the poore commonersthereof, but that a fewe persons keepinge many shepe and many othersthat had or have noe common therein at all beinge very refractory anddisobedient to former orders and customes to the said common belongingewhereby many that have winter leaze in the said common called thePortmarsh have but small benefitt or none att all by reason they are notable to stocke it themselves, for that they are forced either to sell thewinter lease thereof at a very lowe rate or els make noe profitt thereof’,it is ordered that the winter lease of Portmarsh be henceforth let in thesame manner as the Alders, the yearly payment therefrom being equallydivided and distributed to the said commoners at or before St. Mathias’day. It is also ordered that the stewards receive I33. 4d. between themfrom the said payment.

John Weeks and Humphrey Townsend old guild stewards,’William Jeffery and Anthony Peirce new guild stewards, JohnMayo, Walter Forman, Arthur Eastmeade, Benjamin Browne,Robert Forman, Robert Jeffery, Stephen White, ElizabethHungerford, John Noyse, John Parker, Dorothy Flower, EdwardHungerford esquire, William Forman, John Townsend, JohnDashe, William Nicholas constable, John Townsend, ThomasDash the younger, John Landick, Edward Seager, WilliamHaskins, John Kale the elder, John Jones, Thomas Hunt clerk,John Somers, Walter Nicholas, Thomas Riley, Richard Rogers,Philip Orrell, Peter Byre, ‘and many others’.

163[66v.] I November 1649. Agreed that Stephen White and Thomas

Synnett for 13!. to be paid to the guild stewards on or before St. Thomas’day [21 Dec.] shall enjoy the winter lease of Portmarsh from St. Martin’sday to St. Mathias’ day, which money shall be distributed according to anorder made in that behalf. And if Stephen White and Thomas Synett beprevented from enjoying the same, it is further agreed that the commonersand burgesses nominated in the said order 1 whose names are theretosubscribed shall maintain and try a suit in law for maintaining the saidorder.

Stephen White, Thomas Sinate.

1 See 162.IOI


164[71r.] 17 March 1650. Henry Haswell and Walter Forman elected

guild stewards for the next year.Agreed the same day that the accounts of the guild stewards and

constables be invalid unless brought in within one month after thoseoflicers are out of office. .

1 Edward Seager, Arthur Estmead, Walter Forman, HumphreyTownsend, William Jeffry, Anthony Peirce, John Mayo, HenryHaswell, Robert Forman, Thomas Sinate.

165[72r.] I November I651. Whereas it has been an ancient custom that

those responsible for the disposal of the town stock should bring in theirmoneys yearly on I November, and that from those persons who weretemporarily unable to bring in their full moneys old bonds might beaccepted by their successors, or if such bonds were not accepted othersecurity might be offered for the residue of such money, and whereasof late there has been much obstruction in the production of the fullmoney, old bonds having been handed from one to the other ‘to thehazard and looseinge of good part of the same if not prevented’, theburgesses and inhabitants of the borough whose names are subscribedorder that no old bonds shall be accepted, but that burgesses shall eitherbring in their full money or else shall give [a new] bond for the residue.Any person or persons refusing the bond in which he or they stand boundshall be proceeded against.

1John Mayo, Robert Forman, Edward Seager, Walter Forman,Anthony Peirce, Arthur Eastmead, Humphrey Townsend, ThomasSinate.

166[74.r.] I November 1656. Ordered that whereas great wastes and spoils

are committed upon the trees and wood in the Alders that the said treesor the greatest part of them shall be sold with all continency and speed;and William Jeffery the elder and William Silke shall have power to sellsuch trees as Walter Forman shall mark out and to have the pay whichwoodwards usually have in such cases. The -said William Jefferye,William Silke, and Walter Forman are hereby appointed for doing thesame, jointly and severally rendering an account to the stewards for themoneys of such trees; and the interest of such moneys so raised shall beemployed for gates, rails, and bounds for the Alders and Portmarsh bythe stewards for the time being, and the residue of the interest moneys

1 All appear to be signatures.I02


shall be distributed to the poor of the borough by the approbation of theburgesses and not otherwise. The full moneys raised for the sale of~ suchtrees shall remain as a stock for the town, but the interest or increasethereof to be employed and distributed as aforesaid.

1 William Jefry the elder, Humphrey Townsend, Anthony Peirce,John Pile, William Silke, William Jefferyes, John Mayo, BenjaminBrowne, Henry Haswell, Walter Forman, Robert Forman,Thomas Sinate. A

167[7712] 1 1 December 1657. Whereas the commons belonging to the

borough of Calne have been of late sold at a low rate by those whocould not stock the commons themselves so that many countrymenadjacent to the said borough, by buying the said commons at a low rate,have stocked more cattle in the commons than the townsmen, ‘and atthe breach of thother feildes of Calne aforesaid have depastured theirsaid cattle with the rest of the hurd, whereby the said feildes are suddenlyeaten upp, and the commoners aforesaid having little benefit thereby’,and whereas also of late there have been very few milch kine kept in thesaid commons, it is ordered and agreed by the burgesses and otherinhabitants and commoners whose names are subscribed that fromhenceforth the said commons.shall be stocked with horse beasts and rotherbeasts as well, ‘that is to say one horse upon three beast leaze, and suchhorse to have the towne marke of Calne, or in default thereof putting inany horse into each of the fresh commons before the rother beasts areputt in, such partie owning the said horse shall forfeit and loose twoshillings to be paid to the guild stewards to be distributed amongst theresydue of the said commoners for every such default or putting in beforethe said beasts as aforesaid contrary to this order, and being furtherrefractory to this order shall for that year loose his or her common’.And if any person or persons violate this order any actions to be broughtshall be prosecuted at the cost of the said burgesses and commoners.

It is likewise ordered and agreed that for the ensuing year one ofthe said burgesses shall be hayward or overseer of the commons so thatthis order may be the better observed and kept. For his pains he shallhave one horse common and 4d. for every beast. Afterwards yearly thehayward shall be one of the commoners taking his turn.

It is also agreed ‘that for every horseleaze in the winter season thereshalbe six sheepe stocked upon every such horseleaze unstocked’, andalso that no countryman shall have any benefit of stocking the commonswith horse or beast unless the commoners and townsmen first refuse tostock.

1 All appear to be signatures.103

GUILD srswanns’ noonIt is further agreed that no person shall stock more than 2 horses or

3 beasts ‘unles be those which have commons of theire owne for thestocking of more and unles there are commons to be spared to the intentthat every commoner which will stocke may’; and that for every horsewhich comes in 2:. shall be paid to the guild stewards, and for everybeast 8d. according to the old custom, and likewise 6d. for every horse atSt. Martin’s tide from those wishing to winter horses in the Portmarsh,and for every sheep 2d.; all which sums are to go towards defraying thecommon charges in and about the said town and commons.

It is also agreed that the winter lease of the Alders be sold in mannerand form as formerly at the time and place accustomed, and the moneythereof be employed as formerly; and also that the said commons behained at St. Mathias’ day.

It is also agreed that the guild stewards shall have for their pains6:. 8d. each in lieu and satisfaction of 2o sheep lease which they hadformerly enjoyed.

Arthur Estmeade and William Jefiery the elder guild stewards,Benedict Browne, John Mayo, Anthony Peirce, John Pile,William Jeffery the younger, Thomas Synnett the elder, WilliamSilke, Robert Forman, Henry Haswell, John Parker, WilliamNicholas, Walter Cooley, Grace Forman, John Francklyn, JohnLandicke, Edmund Parker, Israel Noyes, Walter Nicholas, HenryThorner, Walter Nicholas the younger, William Weekes, JohnCarter, Thomas Synnett the younger, Mathew Sheppard, RobertBull, Dorothy Dashe, John Norman, John Tounsend, RobertDyer,JohnJones, Thomas Clarke, Thomas Riley, Philip Orrell,John Brooke, ‘with many others’.

168[7813] II March 1658 [I659]. Robert Forman gentleman and John

Parker elected guild stewards.

169[7913] 7 April 1660. Guildhall. In pursuance of a warrant from the

sheriff, Edward Baynton and William Duckett esquires elected to sitin the Parliament to be held 25 April next.

John Mayo, Benjamin Browne, Walter Forman, Henry Haswell,William Jeffery, Anthony Peirce, Humphrey Townsend, ThomasSynnett, John Pile, William Silke, William Jefferyes the younger,John Parker and Robert Forman guild stewards.

170[7gv.] 18 April 1660. Benedict Browne gentleman and William Jefiery

the younger elected guild stewards.104


It is also agreed that every countryman shall pay 2:. instead of Bd.for every beast stocked in the commons, and every townsman 6d.; and theorder of 1 1 December 1657 1 to be ‘newe drawne’ accordmgly.

171[80r.] 1 1 March 1660 [1661]. Humphrey Townsend and William

Silke elected guild stewards.

172[3or.] 5 April 1661. Guildhall. William Duckett and George Lowe

esquires appointed to serve in the Parliament to be held 8 May.

173[B1r.] 1 1 September 1662. Ordered by the major part of the burgesses

that whereas divers disorders and incroachments contrary to the ancientprivileges and customs of the borough have been committed by WilliamJeffery the younger and William Silke burgesses, they shall pay before24 October next to Anthony Peirse and John Pile guild stewards a fineof 1.1. It is further ordered that if they refuse to pay they shall be im-mediately disburgessed and shall lose their commons. Any other burgessacting contrary to this order shall incur the same penalty, And wefurther promise to aid the guild stewards to impound the cattle of anyman acting contrary to this order. And it is fiirther ordered that ifthe guild stewards for the time being neglect to prosecute this order, justcomplaint having been first made to the burgesses, the said stewards shallbe liable to submit themselves to a fine.

Anthony Peirse and John Pile guild stewards, Benjamin Browne,John Parker, Henry Haswell, Walter Forman, Arthur Eastmead,Humphrey Townsend, William Jeffery the elder, Thomas Sinate.

174[85r.] 10 March 1664 [1665]. William Jeffery the elder and Oliver

Browne gentleman elected guild stewards.

17523 March 1665 [1666]. Henry 'Haswell and John Forman similarly

elected.

176[B3r.] 1 November 1666. Guildhall. Ordered that whereas at divers

times the Alders winter lease has been sold and the money not presently

1 Sac 167.105

0011.0 STEWARDS’ BOOKpaid, to the great prejudice of the tithingmen and other oflicers whohave not been paid, the winter feeding of the Alders be sold according toancient custom in the guildhall to him that will give most ready money;‘and the cattell are to couch in the ground’.

1 Arthur Eastmead, William Jeffery, Walter Forman, OliverBrowne, John Pile, William Jefferyes the younger, John Norman,Henry Haswell and John Forman guild stewards.

177[85r.] 24 February 1666 [1667]. Walter Forman and John Parker

elected guild stewards.173

[85r.] 11 March 1667 [1668]. John Pile and William Jefry the youngersimilarly elected.

17927 February 1668 [I669]. Humphrey Townsind and John Norman

similarly elected.

180[89v.] October 1669. John Parker elected borough constable; Mr.

Duckett chose Anthony ‘Peirce to serve with him.

181[85r.] 25 February 1669 [1670]. Henry Haswell and Oliver Browne

gentleman elected guild stewards.

182[89v.] October 1670. Oliver Browne gentleman elected borough

constable; Mr. Duckett chose Arthur Forman to serve with him.

183[85r.] 24 February 1670 [1671]. Walter Forman and Anthony Peirce

elected guild stewards.

134[5o2r.] 3 May 1671. Johnson Weekes was granted leave to drive cattle

from Beversbrook to New Craufte in consideration of his promise tomaintain the bounds between Portmarsh and Beversbrooke so long ashe enjoys this liberty.

1 All appear to be signatures.106


185[5o3r.] June 1671. Thomas Silke dismissed the office of hayward for

misbehaviour; Thomas Ritchence to succeed him.

186[8gv.] October 1671. Walter Forman elected borough constable; Mr.

Duckett chose Walter Nickolas to serve with him.

187[4g5v.] 1671. Ordered and agreed by the stewards with the advice

and consent of the burgesses that on 1 January each year the guildstewards and others who are entrusted with the town stock shall renderan account of the disposal of the money according to the several willsof those charitable persons who gave it to the use ofpoor tradesmen; anyremainder to be disposed of with the consent of the burgesses.

Walter Forman and Anthony Peirce guild stewards, John Parker,John Norman, Robert Hungerford, Walter Nicholas, OliverBrowne, Robert Forman, Robert Dyer, Arthur Forman, WilliamJaffery, George Henlowe.

188[gor.] 24 February 1671 [1672]. John Parker and Robert Forman

gentlemen elected guild stewards.

189[8gv.] October 1672. Robert Forman gentleman elected borough

constable; Mr. Duckett chose Henry Beare to serve with him.

190[g0r.] I 7 February 1672 [1673]. Robert Hungerford esquire and Robert

Dyer elected guild stewards.

191[g1v.] 3 March 1672 [1673]. Whereas it has been the ancient custom

that any person inhabiting a house which has a common belonging to itin the Poerte Marsh and Alders should pay before he could stock thecommon 3s. if town bom or 6:. 8d. if born outside the borough,but by reason ‘of disorderly carriadg betwixt the tennant and thelandlord the towne have bine deprived of his ancient accustomaryright’, it is therefore thought fit to order that no person be permittedto stock any common until he has paid such income. It is also ordered

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0011.0 srswxnns’ nooxthat no landlord shall have power to defend his tenant from payment ofsuch income by letting his house and reserving the common or commonsto himself. In case any landlords should so reserve any common fromthe house to which it belongs the stewards have full power to impoundany beasts stocked upon any common ‘that is let or sould or permittedto be stockt contrary to the trew intent and meaning of this order byany pe1'sone whatsoever refusing to pay his income as if it were his owneproper goods, until hee shall pay the same due . . .’

Robert Hungerford and Robert Dyer guild stewards, WalterForman, John Norman, Robert Forman, John Parker, GeorgeHenlow, Anthony Peirce, Humphrey Townsend, Walter Nicholas.

192[4g4v.] 20 May 1673. The names of all living burgesses and the year

in which they were swom.1635. Walter Forman, John Parker 1, John Norman 1.1670. Robert Hungerford esquire, Robert Forman gentleman,

Anthony Peirce, Robert Dyer, Edmund Parker.1672. Walter Norborne esquire, Walter Nickolas, George Hen-

lowe, William Jeffery, Humphrey Townsend.

193[4g2v.] 3 July 1673. John Norman burgess having contrary to the

privileges of the charter and ancient customs of the borough served in ajury in the behalf of Sir John Weild without the liberty of the boroughin a writ of ad quad damnum shall be disfranchised and disburgessed forever, unless within one month he pay a fine of 5:. and submit himselfto the burgesses. _

Robert Hungerford and Robert Dyer guild stewards, WalterForrnan, Anthony Peirce, George Henlowe, Robert Forman,Walter Nicholas, William Jaffery, Humphrey Townsend.

194[4g3zr.] 3 July 1673. John Parker burgess having contrary to the

privileges of the charter voluntarily undertaken at Warrninster sessionsto serve as constable for Calne hundred shall be disfranchised anddisburgessed for ever, unless within one month he submit himself to theburgesses and pay a fine of 5:. '

Robert Hungerford, Robert Dyer, Walter Forman, AnthonyPeirce, Walter Nicholas, George Henlowe, William Jaffery,Humphrey Townsend, Walter Norborn.

1 Struck through. Both were disburgessed later ir1 the same year. See 194 and 195.108


195[4g6r.]- 20 July 1673. At the general quarter sessions at Devizes

8 April 1673 Thomas Child of Headingtone constable of Calne hundrednominated Anthony Peirce burgess of Calne to serve as constable in hisstead and delivered him a warrant to appear within a week before ajustice ofthe peace to be sworn, or to give security to answer his contemptat the next quarter sessions. Accordingly Anthony Peirce appeared beforeSir Edward Bayntune to answer his contempt and appeared at the sessionsat Warminster 15 July 1673; at this hearing before Mr. Eyer and otherjustices our counsel showed the charter and proved by the testimonyof Robert Townsend of Poulshott that for 60 years he knew no burgessto have served as constable of the hundred. Anthony Peirce was accor-dingly discharged, the court finding it not right that a burgess shouldserve the oflice. William Mandrell of Stockly was nominated to servein his stead.

Robert Hungerford, Robert Dyer, Robert Forman, WalterForman, Anthony Peirce, Edmund Parker, Walter Nicholas,George Henlowe, Humphrey Townsend.

196[g5r.] 11 August 1673. Whereas divers sums of money have been given

by several benefactors for the use of poor tradesmen of the borough, andthat by letting it yearly there have been much loss, it is thought good thatthe money be laid out in land for the better securing of it, and that theincome of it yearly be disposed of by consent of the burgesses to poortradesmen according to the wills of those charitable persons that gave it.Robert Hungerford esquire and George Henlow are ordered to lay outthe moneys in land.

Robert Hungerford, Robert Forman, Anthony Peirce, WalterForman, Robert Dyer, Humphrey Townsend, Edmund Parker.

197[9612] 1 September 1673. Robert Hungerford and Robert Dier the

present stewards to go to Mr. Stevens, steward of Ogbome court, toconsult with him about renewing the charter; and to have their chargesand expenses allowed.

Robert Forman, Walter Forman, Humphrey Townsend, EdmundParker.

_ 198[89v.] 13 October 1673. Anthony Peirce elected borough constable:

Mr. Duckett chose John Norman to serve with him.I09

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199[90v.] I9 February I673 [I674]. Walter Norbome esquire and Walter

Nickolas elected guild stewards.

200[494r.] I July 1674. Edmund Parker burgess having voluntarily served

in a jury at Pattfords bridge to enquire about the death of a drownedchild ofJohn Wfltsheire contrary to the ancient privileges and customs ofthe borough, to be disfranchised and disburgessed, unless he submithimself to the burgesses for his default and pay a fine of 5:.

Robert Hungerford, Walter Forman, Robert Forman, RobertDyer, George Henlowe, William Jaffery, Humphrey Townsend,Anthony Peirce, Walter Nicholas.

201[49422] 24 July I674. Edmund Parker having this day paid his fine

of 5.1. and acknowledged his fault was admitted again as burgess.Walter Norbome, Walter Nicholas, George Henlowe, WilliamJeffeI'y, Robert Hungerford, Walter Forman, Anthony Peirce,Robert Dyer.

202[493r.] 24 July I674. Johnson Weekes to be permitted to keep 2 gates

until next St. Matlnas’ day in the borough bounds from Beversbrooketo his grounds at Penhils on payment of Il.

203[89v.] I2 October I674. Robert Dyer elected borough constable; Mr.

Duckett chose John Parsons to serve with him.

204[9ov.] I5 February I674 [I675]. George Henlow and William Jeffery


[494v.] 24 April 1675. Thomas Swaddon gentleman, Robert Wheeler,Moses Parsons, and John Dash nominated, elected, and swom burgessesat Okebome.

206[487v.] 20 August 1675. An account of all the common houses that

have commons belonging to them in the Alders and Portemarsh.Robert Hungerford esquire, 8 to be stocked on Colman’s farm; Robert

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Hungerford esquire, I for his new house; Farmer Forman widow, I onthe house she now lives in; Mr. Robert Forman, 1 for the ‘bern house’,I for Gildon’s house, I for the ‘Oyle house’, I for the house he lives in,I for the mill house, and 1 for the house Nicholas Feild lives in; GeorgeOckford, I for the house he lives in; Walter Flay, I for the house ThomasTaylor lives in; John Tomkines, I for the house he lives in; ThomasLooker, I for the house he lives in; William Heale, 1 for the house helives in; Arthur Eastmead, 1 upon Adam’s house, and I for the houseCharles CozeI1s lives in; Joan Forman widow, 1 for the house she lives in;John Neat, I for the house he lives in; Thomas Peetters, I for the househe lives in; Dorothy Clarke widow, I for the house she lives in; AnthonyPeirce, 1 for the house he lives in; Robert Pile, 1 for the house that JohnReeve lives in; Jeremiah Russell, I for the house that widow Cartter livesin; Jane Landick, I for the house she lives in; Walter Forman, I for thehouse he lives in; Mrs. Little, 1 _for the house she lives in.

207[89v.] I3 October 1675. Edmund Parker elected borough constable:

Mr. Duckett chose Robert Sheppard to serve with him.

200[9ov.] 7 February 1675 [1676]. Humphrey Townsend and Thomas

Swaddon gentleman elected guild stewards.

209[8gv.] I6 October I676. Walter Nichalas elected borough constable;

Mr. Duckett chose Hem'y Brooke to serve with him.

210[90v.] 30 March I677. Robert Wheeler and Moses Seager alias Parsons


[486v.] 30 April I677. Any burgess making default or failing to appearat any place nominated after due warni-ng by the burgesses shall pay afine of 1:. to be used at the discretion of the burgesses. Any defaultingburgess not paying his fine as above shall forfeit 5:. to the guild stewardsor shall lose his beast lease for that year.

Robert Wheeler and Moses Seager guild stewards, Robert Hunger-ford, Thomas Swaddon, Walter Forman, Robert Dyer, EdmundParker, Walter Nicholas, William Jeffrys, Humphrey Townsend,John Dash. .-

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212[I02v.] 4 February I677 [I678]. Walter Forman and Robert Dyer


[485v.] I 5 April I678. By a majority of the burgesses George Hanlowwas disfranchised and shall lose all privileges; to be admitted again onpayment of Il. and submission.

Walter Norborne, Walter Forman, Edmund Parker, WalterNicholas, William Jaffry, Humphrey Townsend, Robert Wheeler,Moses Parsons.

_ 214[494v.] 20 April I678. Wetherstone Massenger baker nominated,

elected, and sworn burgesses at Okebome.

215[Io2v.] 21 February I680 [I681]. Thomas Swaddon gentleman and

Robert Wheeler elected guild stewards.

216[494v.] I681. Barnabas Horsington, John Landick, Robert Shepherd,

and William Jones elected, nominated and sworn burgesses at Ogbume.

217[489v.] 8 September I682. Agreed that Thomas Swaddon ‘for several

neglects in the office of burgesse destructive to the benefitt and utilityof the burrough and for divers other causes’ be disfranchised; unlesshe submit to us, paying a fine of Il. within a month.

Wetherston Massenger, Walter Forman, Humphrey Townsend,Robert Wheeler, John Landicke, William Jones, John Nutt,William Weekes the younger, Samuel Stevens, Gabriel Langrish,William Langton, Robert Sheppard.

218[494v.] I682. John Nutt, William Weekes, Gabriel Langrish, Samuel

Stevens, and William Langton, were elected and sworn burgesses atOgborne.

219[I45r.] 9 May I685._Mr. Stephen Blake, John Parsons alias Seager,

John Weekes 1, John Norman the younger, Walter Doleman, HenrySummers, Henry Beare, Walter Lawrence, Thomas Fowler, Thomas

1 Above this name is written ‘turned out’.I I 2


Sparrowe, John Ladd, John Townsend, Thomas Davis, Oliver Harman 1,Roger Harding, Thomas Bennett, John Goddard 1, John Heskins, JohnFraling, Richard Seager, Humphrey Bodman the elder 1, WilliamJames 1, John Gent, and Henry Mesham, being nominated and electedburgesses of Calne were presented by William Jones steward of the guildand Robert Dyer and Robert Wheeler burgesses, and took the oath ofallegeance and the corporation oath as follows.

‘Wee doe sweare wee will helpe keepe and maintaine the ancientpriviledges, liberties and customes that doe belong or anyweisapperteyne unto the burrough of Calne, and will observe and keepeall such lawfull orders, institucions and decrees as have beene heretoforemade by our predecessors burgesses of the said burrough as much as inus lyes.’ '

Before me John Oliver, deputy steward of Ogborne court, parcelof the honour of Ewelme.

220[5oov.] [no date]. Humphrey Sampson by sinister and fraudulent

means having got himself sworn as burgess, his election is disallowed.William Swaddon, William Forman, Benedick Alleyn 1, RobertForman, Philip Swadon, Thomas Nicholas 11, Thomas Folke,Walter Nycholas .11, Robert Parsons 11, John Dashe 11, OliverGirdler, Robert Pittelle, Nicholas Girdler, George James.

221[496v.] [no date ‘1]. A note of benefactors who have given money to

the town ‘to be lett to poore craftesmen and artifycers of this borroweof Calne, 5 and alsoe to buy lands for the mayntenance of the poorehereof '1’.

Mrs. Wootton ‘for to paye in yeare in bread’, 521.; Roger Fynna-more gentleman, 401.; Walter Keamys clerk, Iol.; John Archardeclothman, Iol.; John Woddroffe yeoman, 61. 13s. 5d.; William Webbeclothman, 4!.; Anne Duckett gentlewoman, I5l.; Henry Bulle gentleman,201.; Sir Henry Baynton knight, 201.; Ralph Hurd alias Peirce, 5l.;Robert Forman in land which P[hilip] Killinge lets and has the rent,[no amount]; William Swaddon doctor of divinity, per annum 4!.; RichardLowe esquire, 201.; John Walker clerk, Iol.; ‘three pounds in PlullippKilling’s hand more whiche remaynethe for a stocke for ever to this

1 Above these names is written ‘disfranchised’.1 Struck through.' ‘His mark’; the others appear to be signatures.1 Apparently in the hand of Richard Fowler who entered the accounts for

1598-1621.1 ‘and also . . . . hereof’ added later.

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0011.0 STEWARDS’ 110011towen to be lent to hym that kepethe the free scole, and fortie shillingsyerelye to be paid owte of Mr. George Staple’s lande for teachinge oftenne scollers’.

1 Mr. Cope with Thomas Huwkyns of Chippenham paid Iol.; Mr.Henry Smyth of London ‘by the procurement George Lowe thelder ofLondon esquire’ which was disbursed with other moneys forlands, 2001.;M.r. Anthony Lowe, which was laid out towards the said lands, 3ol.;Mr. Griffyn Nicholas whereof 201. went towards the said land, 501. 1

11 Io January I635. All this money except . . .l. of Mr. Nicholas’ gifttogether with 301. which was borrowed and not yet paid was laid outfor lands at Baydun. '

1 ‘Mr. Cope . . . '.’ to end of entry added later.1 Entered in the margin against preceding paragraph.

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GLOSSARY

budding: ? removing tl1istles.brewing, brueinga: ? hunting snipe.browse, brouse, brousse, bmse: brushwood; here ? a bundle of brushwood.alomrall: a tree which having lost its top or branches through age or decay remains

only as a stump.frith, fgyetlu, fiytlu: brushwood.hain: to hedge, fence, or otherwise enclose; to preserve grass from cattle.l1arrow,‘hare, barre: the upright timber of a gate by which it is hung to its post.kauldomt, lwllalraday, lwlleradaj, hollorodde, lwllradaye, l10lrada_y: Holy Rood day, the clay

of the Invention of the Holy Cross [3 l\/Iay] when the summer grazing in thecommons began.

kyfie: ? anything cut off, e.g. a faggot of wood.lugge, luggue, louge, logge, looge: land measure of 6 yards; rod, perch or pole.manta: the stump of a tree.shroud, shrudc: a branch or lopping from a tree.gslmrde: a shard; a gap or broken place in a hedge.snipe bill, suit bale, mite bill, srytabala, snytesbyll, snyttbill: i’ a hinge or part of a hinge

shaped as a snipe’s bill.stean: to ‘stone’ or cover a road or line a well with stones.snarl, stirt: the tang which fastens anything.strand: ? to strew gravel or sand.twist: the flat part of a hinge, fastened to a gate and turning on a hook.

i’ catching moles.yelm: to separate and select straw, and to lay it iI1 order for thatching.

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INDEXReferences are to the nunzbers qf the entries, not to the numbers qfpages. An asterisk indicates more than one reference in the entgy.

The List qf Commaners on ,0. xxrv is not indexed.

Aber, Robert, 1, 9, 13Adam, — (blank) 206Adams, Adam, 61Adros, -—- (blank) 83Alders, Aulders, Alderes, Aw]-

ders, [i11 Calne]:bounds of, 44. 49, 33"‘.

84185» 97: 93": 113: 115»118*, 122, 126, 130, 135,142, 144, 166

‘brewing’ in, 9"‘ditches in, 3, 100driving of, 89"‘, 1101', 128,

130. Isa. 142"saw Of. 1", 4» 5. 3. 82"‘, 35,

94'! 95*: 97: 98: 10°‘!1 10"‘, 1221', 133", 135", 166

grubbing of, 15"‘, 17, 18"‘,271 ‘l-41 48

haining of, 60, I67hedges ins 1*: 2*: 4-: 5*: 7*:

8*! 9*: 12: 13*: 14-Ts15-17, 18"‘, 20, 21, 23"‘,25-27, 28", 30"‘, 146

house in, 3, 4"‘, 105orders relating to, 146, 148,

149, I56, I67, 170, 173,176, 191

pools in, 3-5, 7"‘, 16, 17"‘,18, 27"‘, 30, 98, 126, 128,13°, 135

pound in, 1,81‘, 16, 17"‘, 18,21, 25, 30, 43, 83, 110",130, 142

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Alders — cont.trenching of, 48, 102, 144way-leaves through, 2"‘

alehouse keepers. See CalneAllen, Alen, Alleyn, Alleyne:

Benedick, Benedict, 13, 14"‘,15: 27: 3°» 32: 34! 14-7: 1561161, 220

-——, gentleman, 49"‘——-, as constable, 153—-——, as steward, 33, 48William, 9, 60, 63——, gentleman, 11——-, the elder, 10-——, the younger, 10, 12-——, -——, as steward, 11""" 2*: 6*: 7*: 311

38: 4'2: 4'6: 4'7‘: 5°'53!55"‘. 56-59

-——, as constable, 51, 58-——, as steward, 54

Allisson, Michael, 143amercements. See law and ad-

ministration under finm andamercements

Amesbury, Amsbury, 64Andrewes:

Johns 8°! 91! 95-——, tailor, 88— (blank), tithingman, 87

Annattes, John, of BishopsCannings, 2

Archarde, John, clothman,221

lists of, 25, I51, I58-I60repairs to, 25, 36, 75, I06

— [named]:armour, 26-28arquebuses. See under har-

quebusesarrow, I5, 17"‘, 20"‘, 25"‘bows: 15: 17——, long, I51——, strings for, 20buckle, [? buckler], 25calivers, 25"‘, I51, I58-I60caps: 25corslets, 17"‘, 25"‘, I58-I60crooks, 9, 85, I10daggers, 20, 25*, 27, I50,

I58, I59, 160*flask, 25, I51, I59, I60— leather, I58sirdlcs, =5‘, I51, 158, 159"gunpowder, 20"‘, 30, 36,- Iooguns, I7, 20, 25"‘. See also

under calivers, harquebuses,muskets

harness, 7, 8"‘, I2, I7, I9, 20,=a*,=5*

harquebusm, arquebuses,17*: 19

headpieces, 25*, 30, 1591-~=1==_», =5, ,2monons, murrens, 19, 27,

I51 -moulds, 158murrens. See under morionsmuskets, 70, 100*, I06,

I58-I60P111159, Picks, 5, I7, =5, I06,

I59, I60rapier, I00saltpctfcs 9°‘scabbard, 25skulls, 25staves, 5"‘, I19swords, 20, 25"‘, I51, I59,

1601'

Inusx

armour and weapons: armour and weapons-— cont.taches, I58 11393, 25twitchboxes, 25, I51, I59,

I60worm, I 58

arrows. See armour and wea-PODS

articles of utility:

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axe, I6. See also tmderpickaxebarrow, hand, 129'box, 8bridle, 81wndlw, B1, 91, 94, 95, 91,

I05, I Io, I26, I28, I35, I44cloth, 80"‘, 81drum, I00hinges. See gateshooks. See gateshurdles, 83, 89ink, I3, 20iron, iregear, irongear, 2, 4,

81 17: 191 841 Q11 941 1°91I05, I13, I18, 130, 1331',I35, I42, 143"

keys, I6, I9leather, 20locks. See gatesmarking iron, I26nails, I, 4"‘, 5, I6, 21"‘, =7,

83: 911 941 951 981 11°‘:I13, 122*, I26, I28, 135*,14-2

paper, I, 4, 6, I6, I9-21,25, 27, 28

parchment, 6, I6pickaxe, 21. See alsaanderaxeP1P¢=, 94, 95, 105, 110, 126,

128, Isa, 135, 14-2, 143,I44

P1°'181l9, 2"‘, 4, 21, 52, 90,IIO

posts, 3, 4"‘, 8"‘, I6, I8, 21,Bo‘, B2, Ba, 91"‘, 91, 105,110*, 113*, I15, I18, I22,130, Isa‘, 135, 142"

INDEX

articles of utility - cant.1%-1-151 3: 51 8: 181 211 4°: 581

60, 80"‘, 82, 83, 84"‘, 85"‘,97,98, I05, 1101', 1.13, 118,I22, I30, I35, I42, I66

saddle, 81saw,.68 .sealing wax, I2, 15, 19"‘,

28"‘shoes, 83smocks, 80staples, 1, 5, I6, I9, 21, 82,

91, 1 Iowhipcord, 20See also building materials

assizes. See WiltshireAwsten, — (blank), 50axe. See articles of utilityAylesbury, co. Bucks, 6111

bailiffs. See law and adminis-tration

Bainton. See BayntonBaker:

John, 32, 48William, 19

baker. See trades and occu-pations

Ball, Elizabeth, 92Ballard, James, 60Bande. See BondeBanister, — (blank), of Lon-

don, 91"‘Bara. See Barrasbark. See trees and timberBarker, William, IooBarlett. See BartlettBarley, John, IBarnard, — (blank), 130Barnes:

Andrew, 82Henry, 68Robert, 28

Bamett, -—- (blank), I03Barras, Bara, Thomas, 1421'

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Barret, Barrett, Barrette:Thomas, 105-1, as tithingman, 109,

111, I18William, I

Barrow, Barrowe:Philip, 60Thomas (I), 23"‘_"_' (II): 13°

barrow. See articles of uti.lityBartlet, Barlett, Bartlett, Bar-

telett, Bartleet:Henry, 4James, I05, 128-—--, asconstable, I 12"‘, I22John 11 3: ‘I-1 6'8: 16-.—- (II), 78, 81Richard, 40W (blank): 135

Bawden, Richard, I, 8Baydon, 80, 221Bayly, Bayli:

Richard, I15, I18Stephen, 94_ (Hank): 97-——, as constable, 95"‘

Baynton, Bainton, BayI1tu.n,Bayntune:

Edward, esquire, M.P., 169""__'1 I5: 191 201

26-28, I48 __"'_': ‘W: I091 I95Henry, knight, 221— (bltmlt), 21, 36

Bear, the. See Calne under innsBearde:

Margaret, 9Thomas, 1, 4, 5, 8"‘, 9, 27

Beare:Henry, 65, 67, 102, I44, 219——-, as constable, I28, 189Richard, 1"‘, 2, 6, 9, 16"‘

beasts. See cattle and beastsBeaversbrook. See CalneBedford, Bedforde:

Gabriel, 58

INDEX

Bedford -— cont.John, 46Thomas, I9, 52William, 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14,

16, =5"',37"', 30, 33, 33,39‘,41"‘, 69, 141, 154-i, as constable, 20"‘~——-, as steward, 15, 40"‘——-, the elder, 27, 31, 33-i, ——, as steward, 26——-, th<= Y°'1l18¢1', 30

beer. See food and drinkBeeryman, Beriman,Beryman:

Michael, 6"‘, 9'—_s smith! 17*

Belman, Robert, 63Bennett, Bennut, Bemmtt:

Andrew, 110GOOCIY, 68Thomas, 129, 130, 219

Bente, John, 21'Berd, '- (blank), I I8. Cji BirdBeryman. See BeeryrnanBeversbrook. See CalneBevys, Bevis, William, I, 6"‘,

7"‘, 3", 9bindi.ng rods. See building

materialsBird, Byrd, Byre:

Peter, 81, 85, 88, 162——, as constable, 84, 86"‘,

91. Cf: BerdBishop, Busshipp, Busshoppe,

Byshope, Byshopp, Bys-shope, Bysshopp, Bysshoppe

Edith, 18, 19"‘Edward, 8", 9", 12-18Jacob, 39John (I): 9: 16: 17": 27: 59——-(II), 102, I03, 126, 130"Nicholas, 68Robert, 47William, 8'1‘""' (blank): 7: 95: 11°

Bishops Cannings. See Can-Cannings

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Blake, Blaake, Blacke:mistress (I), 4‘W 98! 144Robert, gentleman, I-4.,

6‘: 8‘: 9*: 13*——-, as steward, 5"‘, 12Stephen, I43, 219-— (blank), 130

Blanford, Edward, 76blind house. See Calneboards. See trees and timberBodman, Boadman:

Humphrey, I18-——,astithingman,122"-,123——, the elder, 219

Bonde, Bande, Walter, 21"‘bonds. See law and adminis-

trationBoulting brook. See Calnebounds. See Alders; PortmarshBower, -— (blank), 8"Bowood, Boowd, [in Calne], 8bows. See armour and wea-

ponsBowyer, Richard, 30Bowyes, Edward, 48box. See articles of utilityBrabant, Brabante, Braban-

tes, Brabantt, Brabence,Brabense:

Isaac, I9, 26"‘Rogers 1'4: as 13": 14":

15"‘, 18"‘ ''_' 49

Braker, John, I, 3Braye:

George, 8, 9, II, 21", 23, 31——, as steward, 10"‘, 22

brazier. See trades and occu-pations

Breach, — (blank), 126bread. See food and drinkBrewer, Breuer, BI'ewar,Bruar,

Bruare, Bruer:Gwrsc, 9, 54Henry, 60

INDEX

Brewer — cont.John, I, 67Thomas (I)! 3: 7‘: 9‘, 12‘:

111-Ts 25‘: .27‘——-, as steward, 8'1, 13", 26W‘ (II): 135'_ (blank): 83——-, bailiff, 142

bridewell. See Wiltshirebridges. See Calne; Hamham

bridgeBfidsman, Brvdsm-em, Bursc,

Burgman, Burgeman, Wal-ta’: 1T:11-Ts 6‘: GT1: 9: 16‘:I8, 23

bridle. See articles of utilityBristol, I01Bromham house, I48Brook, Brooke, Broock,

Broocke, Brooks:Henry, 115-118, 126, 142——, as constable, I39, 209John, 103, I10, I20, I67William, 55, 62, 65, 92

Broune. See BrowneBrouneinge, Brouning. See

BrowneyngeBrowne, Broune, Browen:

Benedick, Benedict, 55, 67",83, I67

-——, gentleman, 65, 74, 75",76", B9

-——, as steward, 66, 75, 89,100, I70

Benjamin, I62, 166, I69, 173—-——, as steward, 82"‘John, 30, 33, 40, 41, 43, 45,

147,150, 153, 156.Cf.Were-—-——, as constable, 28"

Browne — cont.Oliver, assteward, I20, 174,

I81Richard, 66-68, I30, 147¥h:_'s gent-151113-ns 651 711-: 85

omas 9Walter, ’0f Cherhill, 4William (I), 9, Io. Cf. Were_'_ (II): 103— (blank), 21, 112, 1221'

Browneynge, Brouninge,BBroune1];'1g, E]brI%ht, 6,91‘ :51 5

ruar, ruare, ruer. eeBrewer

Bryant, Bryante:Thomas, 23, 27, 75William, 54

Estes: “ismuc e . uc er . eearmourand weapons

building materials:binding gods, 4"‘ d _ beboards. ee trees an um rclay, 8laths, 4, 21"lime, 2i11,_ 94, 110, 128, 143-——, a1r, 21mortar, 135moss, 21nails. See articles of utility

9”" ‘@152?’ Lt’p . ee trees an um rrafters, 21sand, 98spikes, for thatching, 4"‘

1 1 6‘: T: 8‘!Starr’: 2’i5"':”’98", Ibz, 1io",

113, 1151', 118, 122",126", 136, 1'33",135"',143"

-i, as steward, 42"‘, 45 tar, I44-——, butcher, 60 tiles, 21*, 23", 94"mistras, 110 Bull, Bulle, Bul, Buls:Nicholas, 75 Henry, gentleman, 221Oliver, 176, 187 Robert, 87, 98, I02", 1051',-——, as constable, 101*, 1101', 113, 1151', 1221', I67

125", 182 ——-, as tithingman, Ioo

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INDEX

bullocks. See cattle and beasts Calne — cont.Burchall, Nathaniel, 67 Bestbrooke, Besbrook,Burge, Burgeman, Burgman. Beversbrooke, Beversbrook,

See BridgmanBurges, — (blank), -102burgw. See CalneBurwicke, — (blank), 64Bush, Bushe:

Edward, 1 10"J<>l_1n. 55Wflfiam. 15. 97"" (Hank): 4°.

Busshipp, Busshoppe. SeeBishop

butcher. See trades and oc-eupations

Butler:Gyles, 66Richard, 6o

Button, — (blank), 88butts. Sn CalneByges. William, 1Byrd, Byre. See BirdBvshopc. Byshopp. Bvvhops.

Bysshopp, Byshoppe. SeeBishop

Bysshoppu Cannynges. SeeCannings

Caddle, Caddell, John, 1, 3cage. See CalneCale:

Edward, 20, 21", 22, 25-28John. 41. 14"Thomas, 75

caliver. Sac armour and wea-pons

Calne:Alders in. See Aldersalehouse keepers in, return

of, 1 17armour of. Sn armour and

weaponsarms of, ratification of, 5"

Beaversbrook, in, 2,14". 18". 75. B4. 91.11o, 133, 184", 202

—- lane, 8, 80blindhouse in, 40, 91, 94"’,

11o", 113, 115, 135.under cage

Boulting Brook in, 102bounds of. See Alders; Port-

marshbridges in:

Patford, Pattford, Patt-fords bridge, 84, 94,1o5"', 128, 135, 143, 200

town bridge, 21"’, 86, 98,1o5", 11o, 122", 133,135; 143, 14-4-

——, indictment for, 4——, repain to, 1, 4", 16",

19, 2o, 27, 40, 78, 82,84-.» 94-.» 97.» 105.»11o", 113, 115, 118,122". 130*. 135. 143"

——, ‘stranding of’, 82-84,B9» 94! 98: 1°59 "3:122", 128, 13o, 135

——, timber for, 4, 21, 27,4-0. 18. B4. 93. 105.142 _

"_-'0 fimber fioms 4: 40: 53:62. 73

burgesses of, disburgasingof, for refusing to serve assteward, 154

——, -——, for refining tobe sworn, 161

——, -—-, for serving asconstable of Calnehundred, 194.

——, -——, for serving onjuries, 193, 20o

——, -—-, for diversreasons, 173, 213, 217, 220

INDEX

——-, election and swearingof, 2o5, 214, 216, 218,'219

-—-——,exemptionfromservingonjwiss. 15. 95. I41. 194.2o1, 2o2

—-——, exemptionfromservingas constable of Calne hun-drcd. I94. I95

——-, gifts fi-om,6, 12, 15, 22,55

-—-, list of, in 1673, 192"__s Oath of: I331 I451 2'9-——, oath ofallegeance ta-

ken by, 219——. See also law and ad-

ministration under fines andamercements

butts ‘in, 13", 3ocage ms 2|‘: 9|! I15: I35‘Clastlefield in. See under fieldscharitiesof,61,68"',69, 75,80-——, accounts of, 187——.—, benefactors of, list of,

221-——, land purchased for,

196,221charters of, 21, 60, 77, 135*,

'4-7. 193495-——, ‘amplification’ of, 7—-——, confirmation of, 6"‘, 8——. wry of. 6. 91-——, defending of, 5——-, renewing of, 43, 91"‘,

13°. '97 -——-, searching for, in Chan-

cery Records, 8——-. See also under letters

executoryChavywell, Chaveywell,

Ghavye Wefl, in, 3o, 83,B9. 95

church of St. Mary in, 86,128

church house in, 21, 149Coleman’s farm in, 206

Calne - cont. Calne —- cont.commons in. See Aldc

Portmarshconstables of, accounts

8|: 861 871 9°: 961 991 I‘1o3, 106, 109, 112, 1117, 121, 124, 125, 1;I34. I36. I37. 139"

——-, ——-, order relatingI64——-, amercements receit

by. =5——-, election of, 18o, 14

186, 189, 198, 203, 2o7, 1——, -——, order relating

146——-, return ofalehouse k

pers by, _1 19——-, staves of, 5"‘, 117-—-. See also poor l'Cl.lCJCoombe Grove in. See un

fieldscourt in, 121*crier of, 142crook [? cross] in, 91Easteman Stret in, 43fair and market in, 16, I

68". 69". 11. 13. 134-——, bushel of, 7, 12, 1—-—. See also law and 1

ministration under clerkthe market

fields in: .Castlefield, 6, 82Coombe Grove, 2Munckhill, 4New Graufte, 184Newcrata in, 11oNorthfield, 89Pca-rc dmcs 97: I33Penhils, 2o2Ponting’s, Pontynge’s,

lease, 13, 18Slades, the, 98"‘Slowe Crafte, Slooecral

8, 18

INDEX

Somerlese, Sommer lease,45. 159

Wainhfll, Waynehifl, We-nell, Wenhifl, Wennefl,28, 82, 98, 128, 142

Wodefl, 110Green, the, in,‘ 18, 21, 80guild stewards of, 146, 149—, accounts of, orders re-

lating to, 146, 149, 164, 165——, Book of, payment for

keeping, 27, 36, 70, 80, 85,B9. 91. 94. 95. 110*. 113.118, 122, 126, 128, 130,Isa. 135. 143. 144‘

——, ——-, ‘redeeming of’,144

-Z, electionof, 1 54, 1 64, 1 68,17°: 174: 175: 1774791181. 183. 189. 192. 199.204, 208, 210, 212, 215

-Z, ——-, orders relatingto: 146: 14-9

——. fines Paid by. 155. 173—--—, payment for serving as,

orders authorising, 162,167

‘—"": Paymcnu to: 911 94097!98, 100, 102", 105, 110,115, 122

—, refusal to serve as, 154hayward Of: Bo: 98‘: loos

126", 130"‘, 133, 167, 185housm in, with common

rights, 191, 206—-—. See also Aldersinns in:

Bear, the, 95, 97, 102, 122*,126*, 128*, 130*, 133*,135". 142

Catherine Wlusl, the, 122*,126*, 128*, 130, 133

Crown, the,‘1o2"Gwm. the. 9. Is. 128. 135Hart, the, 98

I2

Calne — cont. Calne — cont.Swan, the, 126

letters executory issued toinhabitants of, 9"

-—-, renewal of, 60, 63-Z. C11 under chartersmarket in. See under fair and

marketMarsh in. See Portmarshmembers of parliament of.

See parliamentmill house in, 206New Craufte i11. See under

fieldsNewcrates in. See under fieldsNorthfield in. See under fieldsorders and constitutions of

theboroughof, 146, 148, 149-Z, amendments and ad-

dilions to, 150, 156, 161-165. 167. 170. 173. 176.191, 211

Patford bridge in. See underbridges

— brook in, 113—— wall in, 115Pear close, Peare close. Su

under fieldsPenhils in. See under fieldspesthouse in. See public

healthplague in. See public healthPonting's lease in. See under

fieldspoor of, relief of. Se‘: poor

reliefPortmarsh in. Su PortmarshP°"I1dl in. 7. 8. 18. 43. Bo.

89, 110-——, breaking of, 157-——, gates of, 1,16, 19,82"',

133—-—, locks of, 1, 3, 6, 9,

19, 30, 94, 128, 142——, postsfor, 3, 8"‘, 18, 80,

110", 115, 122, 130

INDEX

Calne — cont.——, rails for, 3, 8, 18, 80,

110", 130——, repairs to, 8"‘, 17"‘, 20,

21". 23. =5’. 39. 49. 80"‘.83.98*.I95.119.142.157

——, watching of, 83, 85,110, 128, 142

school in, 221schoolmaster of, 5, 223seal of, engraving of, 5Slades, the. See under fieldsSlowe Crafte, Slooe Crafte,

in. See under fieldsSomerlese in. See under fieldsstocks in, 5"‘, 21, 84"‘, 91"‘,

"3. 135tithingmen of, 87, 176——, accounts of, 93, 104,

107, 108, 111, 116, 119,123, 127, 129, 132, 138,141

“is payments to: 7°! 75: 8°:

84-*1 85: 91*: 95: 97: 98*:roo, 102*, 109, 110*,118*, 122*, 126, 128, 142

town chest of, 18"‘, 98-——, charters put in, 135——, removal of to church,

128——, new key for, 16town stock of, 18, 118, 122,

135, 143, 165, 166, 187, 221——, surplus of, paid to poor,

47. 49. 51-55. 55-58——. Sn also poor reliefvicar of. See Rich, PhilipWenhill in. See under fieldsWodell in. See under fields

Calne, hundred of, 148——, —-——, constableof, 194,

195Calstone, 2candles. See articles of utilityCannings, Bishops, Bysshopes

Cannynges, (address only), 2

-I2

capons. See food and drinkCard, Robert, 126Carey, Edmund, knight,M.P.,

153Carpenter, John, 130carpenter. See trades and oc-

cupationsCarter, Cartter:

John. 95. 98. 192. 142. 144.167

widow, 130, 206Castle Combe, Castell Comb,

113Castlefield. Sn Calne under

fieldsCatherim H/lreel, the. Sea Calne

under innscattle and beasts:beasts, impounding of, 43,

9°. 191——, orders relating to,

146"',156, 167, 170—is strays 2': 4-is 5: 6*: 7:

I7, 4'1, 4'3,

——, watching of, 89, 130bullocks, order relating to,

I45——-, stray, 13, 14, 60cattle, 177, 186——, impounding of, 156,

173—'_'s marking of: 801 981 I44——, orders relating to, 146,

colts: stray! 2*: 4-*1 5: 6*:18"‘, 60

heifers, 31horses, ‘dressing’ of, 14——, hire of, 2, 17, 25"‘, 81,

831 86*: 87: 10°: I01‘:113", 115, 117", 118, 122,128". I29". 155". I42

——, impounding of, 122——, marking of, 167——, orders relating to, 146,

156, 167*

INDEX .

cattle and beasts — cont.-i, watching of, 89kine, orders relating to,

146*, 167mares, stray, 13, 27, 33mule, 130piss. 11rother beasts, orders rela-

ting to, 156, 167sheep, impounding of, 142——-, orders relating to, 146,

156, 162, 167sow: 77stag, 26steer, stray, 7

Cayes,_]ohn, 118Chambers, Chambres:

Edward, 8", 10"——, as steward, 9"

Chapman, Cheapman,Cheapnam, Chepnam;

Thomas, 122"William, 1", 16"

charities. See CalneCharles II:

carriages of, 121coronation of, 100proclamation of, 97, 98, 100

charters. See CalneChavywell. Ssc CalneCheapman, Cheapnam. See

Chapmancheese. See food and drinkChelfester, Chilfester:

J9hn.59Thomas, 57

Chepman. See ChapmanCherhill, Cheryell, Chrell, 2"‘Chester, Colonel, 81 "Chever, William, 8Cheverton, William, 1Child, Chylde:

Thomas, 33——, ofHeadington, consta-

ble of Calne hundred, 195Chilfester. See Chelfester

I2

Chippenham, Chepenham,Chipnam, Chyppenham,Chyppynharn, 30, 83, 86",92, 101, 103, 106, 112, 117-i (address only), 221-i, clerk ofthe market at, 14——-, monthly meetings of

the justices at, 121——-, musters at, 20, 25"‘, 28church,churchhousc..S'e¢CalneChylde. See ChildClark, Clarke, Clercke:

Alice, 125Dorothy, widow, 206Elizabeth, 118J9hn.95——-, al1'asWyckwarr,6, 12,

21. Cf. WickwarrRichard. 88. 1s. 14. 18. 11.

83: 97: 98: I03: "5: I26Thomas. 95. 98. I57-.-—, of Streatley, 2——- (film). 14. 119

clay. See building materialsClaye, — (blank) 6Clercke. See Clarkclerk. See trades and occu-

pationscloth. See articles of utilityclothier. See trad and occu-

pationsclothman. See trades and oc-

cupationsCloud, Clowde:

William, 130‘W’: as 91! 93

Clyfford, Philip, 18Clynthome:

Edward, 21William, 8

Coate, Richard, 39Cobley, Thomas, 1, 4*, 5", 27Cole:

Joan, 1John, 1Wmiams 65: 69: 74': 75

INDEX

Collymor, Thomas, 1Colman, Colmane, Coleman:

Robert, 21, 26-Thomas, 68, 89Willis-m (I). 2"‘. s. 1. 8*‘_""! (II)! B9

Colman’s farm. See Calnecolts. See cattle and beastsCombe Grove. See Calne under

fieldscommons. See Alders; Port-

marshconstables. See CalneCooke:John, 103——, as constable, 102, 103*'_'“"' 951 98

Cooley. See CowleyCoompton, Roger, 19Cope, Coppe:

William, 20, 21- (blank), 221

Corke, Corck:Joan, 101 "', 109Samuel, 115"

corn. See food and d.rinkcorrection, house of. Sea Wilt-

shireCorsham," 88corslet. SeearmourandweaponsCoryor, — (blank), 6courts. See Calne; Ogborne;

WiltonCowarde, Thomas, 27Cowley, Cooley:

Margaret, wife of Walter,60, 63

Walter, 60, 62, 63,67-69, 81 "'——-, as constable, 68

Cowlston, Cowlstone:George, shoemaker, 19John, 18

Cozens, Charles, 135, 206Crafte:

Benedict, 23— (blank)! 7

I2

Craneche, John, of Cherhill, 2crooks. See armour and weap-

onsCrown, the. See Calne under

innsCurteis, Curteiss, Curteys:

John, 19-22—-——, as steward, 21_" 5

cutler. See trades and occu-pations

Dack. See Duckdaggers. See armour and wea-

ponsDanvers, John, knight, 20Danyell:

John, 3, 8Thomas, 21

Dark, William, the younger,140

Dash, Dashe, Daish, Daishe:Dorothy, 167John (I), 6, 9,13, 15, 21, 22,

24-. 95» 154-——, as steward, 23i, (II), 51, 54, 68, 162—, as constable, 61, 63,

68, 69, 161—— (III), 80, 94, 110,

135, 142, 205, 211, 220Thomas (I), 9, 13-—— (II), 80"‘, 162

Davis, Davise, Davys:Robert, 2Thomas, 118, 219i, of the George, 128William, 19 "— (blank), 13

Dawngerfyld, William, ofCherhill, 2

Daye, John, 2Deane, William, 6Dent:

Edward, 94, 97, 105, 110"‘,113, 122"

INDEX

Dent — cont.John, 105

Derham:john, 129— (blank), 87Cfi Dyrham

Devizes, Devise, Devises,Devizis, Devysez, the Vize,2, 5"’, 20, 27,921‘, 106",118

————,smions ofthe peace at, 9,81, 86, 90, 112, 121", 122,195

Dick:wflfiams 64-1 68: 75—- (514111). 37C11 Diks

Dier. See DyerDiks, Richard, 102. Qfl Dickdin-Dem: 21 4'1 5‘: 8.: 91 14-*1

11. 25"‘. so. Isa. Qfi fwdand drink

ditches. See Alders; PortmarshDobbe, john, 130Dodson;

William, 1, 3, 5"‘, 8"‘, 9"‘-——, as steward, 4"‘

Dolman, DolemanzAnn. 155Richard, 47, 52Walter, 83, 97, 102, 118,

219——--, as steward, 144*William (I), 46-—— 142.— (blank), 87, 125

Donmeade, — (blank), 17Dovers, — (blank), 9drink. See food and drinkdr|.1m. Sea articles of utilityDuck, Ducke, Dack:

John, 56Robert, 102-——, astithingman, 107, 1 toThomas, 33Cjl Griffen

I2

Duckett:Anne, gentlewoman, 221Stephen, 148William, esquire, M.P., -169,

172— (blank), 25, 180, 182, 186,

189: 198: 2°31 2°72 209Dufl'ylde,_]ohn, 1Dunkerton, William, 1,-18Dyer, Dier:

Paul, 67Robert, 89, 102, 126, 130",

I35. 144. 161. 181. I92.200, 201, 211, 219

——, as constable, 134", 203——, assteward, 128", 142",

19°. 191. 193'197. 212Dyrham, Richard, 26. Cf.

Derham

Easteman Stret. See CalneEastmead, Eastmeade, Est-

mead, Estmeade:Arthur. 61. 69. 14"‘. 16. 82.

85, 88, 91, 162, 164, 165,172, 173, 176, 206

——, as constable, 66, 67, 76,84"‘, 86"‘, 105, 106"

——, as steward, 68, 74, 81 ,84, 95, 105", 167

Edwards, Edwardes:Richard, 20, 23, 25"’, 36, 38,

s9. 44. I41. 159. 156——, as constable, 47———,as steward, 24, 30, 37,45William, of Bishops Can-

nings, 2Elliott, Eliot, _]oh.n, 100, 105Emelyes, —- (blank), 19Estmead, Estmeade. See East-

meadEtherage, Etheredge, Ether-

redge, Richard, 1, 2, 8, 9"‘Ewelme, co. Orcfordz

bailiff of, 13. Cf. bailifihonour of, 219

INDEX

Eyer, Eyers, Eyres: Forman:counsellor, 128— (blank). 9"‘—-——, justice of the peace,

195

fair. See CalneFawen, — (blank), 54Fawer, James, 1Fayerfylde, john, 21Feild:

John, 144Nicholas, 206William, 68

Fernell, William, of Cherhill,2

Fildowne, — (blank), 136fines. See law and adminis-

trationflask, flask leather. Sn armour

and weaponsFlay:

Francis, 83Walter, 126*, 1281', 133,

135, 206Flower, Dorothy, 162Folke, Folkes, Fooke, Foolke.

Sss Fowkesfood and drink:

beer, 95, 97, 98, 100*, 110,Ira. 143*

bread, 221capons, 8cheese, 81corn, 68horse meat, 4, 8"‘, 14, 19, 30,

128meat, 21, 87milk, 146muscadine, 9*sack, 5, 8sugar. 9. 15. 19. =9. 26“inc: 91 I5: 19*: 2°‘: 231

25-27, 30, 36, 81. Sualsounder muscadine; sack

See also dinners; suppers

128

Arthur, 1 15, 187-——, as constable, 122, 125*,

182farmer, widow, 206George: B3Grace, 167Henry, 64, 68—-——, as steward, 69Joan, widow, 206John (I): 6°: 153: I54: 161-—-—, as constable, 46, 56,641‘-——, as steward, 61—— (II), 104, 107, 113,

1 15.1., 143——,asconstab1e, 102*, 103*-——, as steward, 110*, 175,.176

Robert. =1. s2. 54. 58. 48.45. 55. 55. 88"’. 55. 81. 58.74-Is 8°: 82: 85: 87.1 89:91‘. 129. 141. 154. 158.161, 162, 164-167,‘ 172,I81. 191-I93. 195-191.200, 206, 220, 221

-——, as constable, 52, 189-——. mteward. ss. a9. 48.

54, 61, 62*, 66, 72"‘, 79,88"‘, 98"‘, 126, 168, 169,188

——-, clothman, 33Walter. 68. 89. 13*. 14.18‘.

77. 841 971 981 1°01 I06!115, 118, 125, 130, 135*,162, 165, 166*, 169, 172,I13. 118. 191-I91. 209.201, 206, 212, 213, 217

-——-, as constable, 74,1011', 124, 186 _

—-——, as steward, 75, 82"‘, 85,97: 1I3‘i I19! 122*: I4-2*:164, 177, 183, 187, 211

William. 1. 4. 5. 9. Is. 14.I1. 21"‘. =1. 39"‘. 41. 5a.67, 147, 162, 220

-——, as constable, 20"’

Forman — cont. Gale:——, as steward, 7, 40, 72"‘ Henry, 62—, the elder, 6"‘, 8"‘, 12, Walter, 1

13, 17, 19, 21, 26, 28 gaol. See law and adminis-—, —, as steward, 12, tration

18, 27"‘ Garrett, Captain, 81——-, the younger, 10, 15 gates, 8, 9, 18"‘, 110*, 118,

Forte: 128, 133, 142, 166, 202Agnes, 1 -i, bond for, 15Robert, 8, 9, 13"‘ —, eye for, 98

Fowkes, Folke, Folkes, Fooke, ——, harre, harrow for, 27,Foowkes, Foul.ke, Foulkes, 82"‘, 1 10Fowke: -Z, hasp for, 21

Thomas, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, -i, hinge, ca.lled ‘snipe-bill’211 271 3°‘: 321 331 351 4:01 for: 4-1 51 161 94*: 95421 461 ‘l-B1 511 531 541 561 ""'_"‘1 hooks for! 4-I I548! 27!141. 15o. 153. 154-. 158. 8o. 81"‘. 85. 91. 94"‘. 95. 91.220 110*

—, as constable, 36, 44 -i, iron, irongear for, 2,'_"""sa-33'-c“"ards 1813l‘s3‘l'> 81 I71 I91 941 1°01 I33

41"‘. 41. 52"‘. 55 ——. loolofor. 1.s.4.8.8".9.Fowler: 16, 17, 19"‘, 21", 23, 27"‘,

Richards 271 351 36': 37 3°: 941 1251 123: 1351 14-2Thomas, 1"‘, 3"‘, 8-10, 87, ——, nails for, 21, 27, 94,

126,219 95, 110*, 122*, 142——-, as steward, 2."', 9"‘, -—-, platesfor 82"',98"', 122,

143'. 144- 135'——, the elder, 15 ——, posts for, 8, 18, 82, 110,——, ——-, as steward, 14"‘ 115, 133*, 135-Z, the younger, 27 ——, rails for, 82, 84"‘, 122,

Frailen, Fraling. See Fraylinge 135, 142 _ EFrnnoklrn. John. 58. 94. 181 -—. ropain to 1-3.4‘. 5". 8.Frayling, Fraylinge, Frailen, 7, 8"‘, 9, 16, 19, 21"‘, 26, 49,

Fralins. Fro11in1= 8o". 84. 85. 94. 95". 91". 98.Henry, 82, 97, 142 100*, 115, 122*, 133"',135"',Humphrey: 2°: 27*: 461 671 11-2'1 143'

77 ——, staples for, 1, 16, 19,John, 128, 219 82, 91, 110

Frye, John, 68 —, stearts, stirts, for, 91,Fynamor, Fynnamore: 110", 135

Roger, gentleman, 221 -——, twists for, 1,91‘, 16"‘, 21,"“" (blank): 5 27! 8°‘: 82‘: 851 951 97-.-

110"', 113Gawen:

Ga-Sc: Job-no 76 Joh-111 3°: 147Galbye, William, 1, 3

INDEX

Gawen —— cont.Nycholas, 54William, 13, 23

Gent:Joan: 67John, 128, 219. Cfl Jent——, as tithingman, 97Richard, 65.

George, the. See Calne under innsGiffard, — (blank), 128Gildon. See GyldenGill, Robert, 1 13Girdler, Gyrdler, Gyrdeler,

Gurdler, Guyrdler:John. 6". 8. 9Margaret, widow, 63 -Nicholas. 5o. 52. 58. 59".

153, 220——, as constable, 40, 49, 56,

158——-, ‘as steward, 51Oliver, 19, 26, 27, 30, 34,

361 4-2.1 45: 46‘: 471 ‘l-8:141. 15o. 152. 156. 229

—-——, as constable, 36-—. as steward. 35. 4s.

44‘. 155William, 86*, 87

girdles. Sn armour and weap-ons_

glazier. See trades and occu-pations

Glide Gleed:Anthony, 56——, as constable, 61

Glover, Thomas, 3Glye, John, of Cherhill, 2Goddard, Goddarde:

Anthony,._1o, 12- ——, as steward, 1.1John, 2 19Thomas, 26widow, 67

Goldrey, Thomas, 8*, 9Goldsmyth, Edward, of Marl-

boronsh. 5

1 30

Gorroway:John, the elder, 68, 94-——, the younger, 68, 94

Gray, Graye:Richard, 69— (blank), 81

Graynger, Graunger:John: 4.: 18.: 31! 32> 34: 36:

39. 4°Richard, 19, 21*William, 8*, 9*, 10*, 14, 15,

16*, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*,23, 25, 26*

grazier.- See trades and occu-pations

Green, the. See CalneGreenaway, John, 140Greene, Robert, 1 17, 135,

14-9Griffen, Gryffen, Gryffyn:

Agnes, 1John: I5Phi-HP: 57Thomas, 1, 4, 8, 9*William, 6, 8, 9——.—, alias Duck, 8. Cf. Duck— (blank), 20

guild stewards. Sn Calnegunpowder, guns. Soe armour

and weaponsGunter, Alexander, 21, 26Gurdler, Guyrdler. See GirdlerGurgefeild, Thomas, 67Guybbs, Giles, 30Guyngell, William, 23, 26Gye:

Elbright, 49Hcnrys I‘: 3‘: 5! 7: -9‘: 13.:

14*, 15, 18-20, 22, 24,27*, 28, 30, 31, 33

—-——, assteward, 2*,8*, 14*,19. =3‘. 29‘. so‘

Robert, 21Gylden, Gildon, Guylden,

Guyldon, Gyldon:Edward, 30, 50

INDEX

Gylden — cont.Johns 11 61 8‘: 9William, 1, 4-—- (blank), 206

Gyles:Thomas, 8, 9-- (blank), bailiff, 8

Gyrdler, Gyrdeler. See Girdler

Hale:Richard, 80, 84*, 85, 94"‘,

95. 97. 118. 122——, as constable, 98

Hales, Anthony, 3Hanlow. See HenlowHannament, John, 26Hannan, Hannam:

John. 55. 51. 59". 161—-——, as constable, 160—-—-. as steward, 58

Hannold, Hannolde:Joan, 1John, 10, 13Margaret, 23

Harckwood. See HarkwoodHarding, Hardinge:

Ingram, Ignarum, Ig-ram, 1,8. 8. 9

John. 8. 9Roger, 219——-, as steward, 143—-——, as tithingman, 126,

127Harforde, William, 9Harkwood, Harckwood, Har-

kewood, Harkewoodd:William, 28, 60*, 64,67-69,

74, 81, 150, 161—-——, as constable, 57, 66,

81. 15——-, as steward, 59, 63*,

88. 14Harman:

John, 87, 115, 122*, 126,198. 139". 133". 135. 142

Oliver, 219

harness. See armour and weap-pons

Hamham bridge, 1 28harquebus. See armour and

weaponsharre, barrow. See gatesHarrison, Nathaniel, 130*Harrold, John, 60Hart, the. See Calne under

innsHarwarde, William, 8Hasell:

I-Ionrv. 85. 15——, as constable, 71, 76Cf Haswell

Haskins, Haskens, Heskinge,Heskings, Heskyns, Hes-l1Yns==

John, 2 19 \Matthew, 102*, 128——, as tithingman, 98Peter, 142 -~Robert, as tithingman, 84,

95William, 6*, 8*, 9*, 12, 14,

15*, 16*, 18*, 20"‘, 21*,22, 27*, 122, 162

——, as constable, 27—-——, as steward, 13*, 17, 21

Haswell:Honrv. 11. 89.84. 95"‘. 199".

102, 164, 166,_ 167, 169,178. 173

——-, as constable, 83, 94*,96‘: "7

——-, as steward, 78, 83*, 85,97*, 110*, 120, 164, 175,176, 181

Cf HasellHatcher, Captain, 81Hatherell, Hatherrell:

Robert, 4*, 5William, 56

Hawlc, -— (blank), 21Hayes, — (blank), 128,

130

INDEX

Hayward, Heyerde, HeywardeEdward, 135, 144Henry, 118, 130, 133John, 122, 144mother, 1Roger, 126, 130, 140*William, 56— (blank), 140

hayward. See CalneHeadington, (address only), 195headpiece. See annour and

weaponsHeal, Heale, Heall:

Richard, 110, 130William, 206

hedges. See Alders; Portmarshheifers. See cattle and beastsHellier, Heller, Hellyer:

Giles, 6*, 9, 27Richard, 2, 9Thomas, 122— (blank), 14, 21Qfl Hiller

Helmer, — (blank), 128Henley, co. Oxford, 128Henlow, Hanlow, Henlowe:

George, 122, 130*, 135, 187,191, 192-196, 200, 201,213

——,. as steward, 133*, 204mistress, 130 ,

Heskinge, Heskings, Hmlryns,Hmkyngs. Sea Haskins

Heyerde, Heywarde. Sea Hay-ward

highways. See law and admins-tration under amercements

Hiller, Hyller:Davith, 2Richard, 23Thomas, 59— (blank), 4, 18, 23Cf. Hellier

hinges. See gatesHiscoxe, Hyscoxe:

John, of Calstone, 2Robert, 80*

132

Hitchcock:Thomas, 95—- (5141111). 37

Hobbs:John.1a5— (blank), 8

Hoffer, Richard, 54Holey, John, 142*. Cfl HollyHollaway, Edward 130Holly:

John 84 ~Robert 80* 82*Cf. Holey

hooks. See gateshorse meat. Sea food and drinkhorses. See cattle and beastsHorsington, Barnabas, 49, 74,

82, 216Horton:

Henry, 66John, gentleman, 152mistress, 45Thomas, 66

Horwood, Great, co. Bucks.,61n.

Hosyer. See Smithhouse of correction. Soe Wilt-

shireHowell, Fowke, 8, 9hue and cry. Sea law and

administrationHulcotte, — (blank), 17Hungerford:

Edward, esquire, 162Elizabeth, 162Robert, esquire, 126, 130,

187, 192, 200, 201, 206*,2 1 1

——-, as steward, 128*-, 190,I911 193497

Hunt:John, 128Thomas, clerk, 162

Hunter, Walter, 48Hurd, Hurde:

Ralph, 52

INDEX

Hurd — cont.—-——, alias Peirce, 221

hurdles. See articlm of utilityHutchins, Robert, 68Huwkyns, Thomas, of Chip-

penham, 221Hygges, Richard, 2Hyller. See HillerHyncldey, John, 65Hyscoxe. Sn Hiscoxe

Ilsley, Richard, 8, 9inclosure. See law and ad-

ministrationindictments. Sac law and ad-

m1ms'' trationIngles, Thomas, 68. Cjl In-

glishInglish, Thomas, 130. Cjl In-

glesIngram, Ingrom, Ingrums:

Roger, 130William, 57, 74» 75, 73, 32,

Baink. See articles of utilityinns. See Calneinquest. Sn law and adminis-

trationIreland, soldiers sent to, 3oiron, iregear, irongear. See

articles of utility

jacks. Sea armour and weaponsJaffery, _]afi'ry. See Jeffery_]ames,_]eames:

Gcorgcs 67! 68: I53: 154:157, 161, 22o '

——-, executors of, 75i, as constable, 65"‘, 66_]ohn'(I), r, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18——'-, as steward, 17__"(II):53:63:69:7Is73:77——-, as tithingman, BoNicholas, 102Philip (I), 77, Ba

James —- cont.Richard, 21Thomas, 13o, 14oi, the younger, as tithing-

man, 129William, 93, 219—, as tithingman, 108

J<=fi'<=rv, Jaffery, Jafl'rv,Jcficwe, J¢fi‘=rY==, Jefrv,Jefrys:

David, 118, 13o, I33John (1), 13"‘'i'— (II): I05Jonas: 75: 8°-R<>b=1'r, 52, 54, 55, 57. 59,61", 64", 66, 76, 78, 162

"_'-'2 as constablca 59: 65: 74-——, as steward, 53, 56, 57,

6°: 65: 71: 77: I61Wflliams I3: 69: 74‘: 75':

76: 77': 82'!‘ 83': 840 B9‘:91, 100, 102", 115", 113",14.0, 164, 169, 172, 176,187, 192-194., 200, 201,21 1, 213i, as constable, 112"-——, as steward, 73"‘, Bo,

we, Isa’, 118, =04——, the elder, 1oo,166'F,173-——, ——, as steward, 95,

174, 162", 167-——,the younger,91,94,97,

100, 166, 167, 169, 172,17s',176

——, .——, as steward, 17oJent, john, 57, 101. (III Gentjewel, Juel, john, bishop of

Salisbury, 14 'Jones:

Fey, 1George, 84Henry, 68, 113John, 1, B, 9, 18, so, 59, 67"‘,

68, 69, 74» I54» 156, I62,167

—-- (II), 14.0, 143 —-——, as constable, 153

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Jones — cont.-——, as steward, 4.9i, bailifi, 19Lawrence, clerk, 27Richard, 4.5Thomas, 10William, 216, 217——, as steward, 219— (blank), 126

Joyce, Henry, 27Juel. See Jeweljuries. See law and adminis-

trationjustices of assize. See Wiltshire-——ofthe peace. See Wiltshire

Kale:Johns 84?, the elder, 162Thomas, 62, B2

Keamys, Walter, clerk, 221Keey, Keeys:

Robert, 98— (blflflk), 97

keys. See articles of utilityKilling, Killinge:

John, 156, 161-——, as constable. 33Philip, 221*Robert, 18Thomas, 4.— (blank), 18"’

kine. See cattle and beastsKing, Theophilus, 128Kingsmyll, — (blank), 8Knevet. See KnyvetKnoyell, mistress, 74, 80"‘, 82Knyvet, Henry, knight, 28Kylling. See Killing

Lacock, 134., 135", 136Lad, Ladd, Ladde:

Edward, 21"‘, 30, 39, 74., 76,92, 91"‘, 94"‘, 97, 98"‘, 100,102, 105, 110, 115, 122",13°, 14-3

INDEX

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Lad — cant.67’ 80*, 84, 85, 88,

120John, 21"‘, 62"‘, 143", 144"‘,

219Robert, 54, 66, 69, 74"‘, 75Thomas, 122

Lamborne, John, 19Landen, George, 83Landick, Landicke:

David, 63Edward, 56Jane, 206John, 80, 82, 97, 98"‘, 102,

115, 126, 140, 143, 144",162, 167, 216, 217

Z, as constable, 99"‘, 100Lanfere, Thomas, 55, 68Langrish, Gabriel, 217, 218Langton, William, 217, 218Larens, widow, 1 15lathes. See building materialsLaurence. See LawrenceLavington, 128Lavington, Captain, 98law and administration, mis-

cellaneous matters relatingto:

amercements. See under finesand amercements

bailiffs, 8"‘, 19, 122, 14.2——, of Ewelme, 13——, at Ogborne, 14."', 16,

28, 30"’, 126, 133-——, at Wallingford, 10bonds, 59"‘ , 63, 7o, Bo, 84., 9 1 ,

102*, 110, 118", 122",126, 128, 130*, 133", 135",143", 165"

clerk of the market. 6, 10,12"‘, 14, 19"‘, 20"‘, 25"‘, 21,30, 46, 4.8, 61, 103, 106

courts. See Calne; Ogborne;Wilton

fines and amercements, forbreaking the pound, 157

INDEX

law and administration — cont.-i, for the butts, 13——, to the clerk of the

market, I2, 20-—-, for the highway, 83—-, for non-appearance at

assizes, 112——, for selling too many

t-“:33: I55-——, for serving as hundred

constable, 194.——, for serving on juries,

193, 2oo, 201-8-6-—, for the town bridge, 4.,

-—-, for trespass, 3, 126, 128,130*, Isa, 135, 140*,142*, 144.

——, for unlawful absencefrom meetings, 150, 2 1 1

-—-, for divers reasons, 13,18"‘, 19, =0, =5, =8, ss, 34,36, 37, 33, 35"‘, 113, 173,213, 217

gaol, prisoners taken to, 14,17, 19"‘, 81, 87*, 90"‘, 92,101*

-—-, reliefofpris0nersin,18,26

—-. Cf. under prison; andCalne under blindhouse;and Wiltshire under bride-well and house of cor-rection

highways. See under fines andamercements

hue and cry, 86inclosure, 1 28indictments, 4., 8"‘, 9, 133"'.

Cjl under prcsentlnentsinquest, burgess serving injury at, =00

——, discharge from dutiesat, 147

juries, discharge fromservice on, 14.7

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law and administration —— cont.-Z, burgesses fined forserv-

ing on, 193, 200, 201lottery, 9prmentments,121"',122, 136,

137. Cfi wzderindictmentsprison, 23"‘, 90"‘, 92-

Cfi under gaol; and Calneunder blindl1ouse;and Wilt-shire under bridewell andhouse of correction

replevin, 8robberies, compensation for,

proportion of payable byborough, 14.8

trespass. See under fines andamercements

warrants, for cutting trees,33, 95, 155

—-, to appear beforejustices, 195

—-, various, 89, 1 10watch and ward, 14.6writs, 8"‘, 89-——, ad quad damnum, 193-i, vmire, 8, 14.7

Lawrence, Laurence:Stephen, 128Walter, 219

leather. See articles of utilityLecester, John, 67"‘Lee, Dr. 128leper. See public healthletters executory. See Calnelime. See building materialsLittle, Lyttle:

mistress, 206Richard, 75, 85, 86, 92,98Roscr, 75

locks. Sec articles of utilityLoffe, — (blank), 9London, 6, 7, 8"‘, B7, 128*——, (address only), 91"‘, 221*-Z, Hospital of St. Mary of

Bethlehem in, 136i, Tower of, records in, 8

INDEX

Longe:M3-T8°1'Y, 9William, 1

Longenam, Thomas, 31Looker, Locker:

Robert, 67, 77, 80, 82, 83,91, 94"‘, 97, 98"‘, we, 102,110*, 113, 115, 118, 126*

Thomas (I), 62—— (II), 130, 135", 143",

206— (blank), 14.2

Loove. See LoveLorell, Joseph, 142lottery. See law and adminis-

trationLove, Loove:

Andrew, 61, 80John: I: 2: 4-.9 6: 9——, the elder, 2, 4——, ——, as steward, 3William, 21

Lowe:Anthony, 221George, esquire, M.P., 172——, the elder, of London,

221Richard, 221— (blank), 14.2

Lucas, John, 74Lusome, -— (blank), school-

master, 5Lyddall, John, 75Lydiard, John, 75Lyngborowe, — (blank), 6Lyntche, William, 8Lyttle. See Little

Macye. See MassyMalmsbury, Mahnesburye,

Mamsbury, 28, 81, 101Mandrell, William, of Stock-

1¢Y, 195Manwood, Roger, knight, lord

Chief Baron, 14.8mares. See cattle and beasts

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market. See Calne under fairand market

market, clerk of. See law andadministration

marking iron. See articles ofutility

Marlborough, Marlbrough,Marlebooroughe, Marle-brough, Marleborough,Marlbrow, 27, 64, 81, 97,101, 114, 133

—— (address only), 5-——, sessions at, 122*Marshfield, co Gloucester, 86Martin:

Robert, tithingman, 14.1, 142— (blank) 129

mason. Sec trades and occu-pations

Massenger. See MassengerMassy, Macye, Mascye, Mas-

sey, Massye:Edward, 69, 71Hmrv, 4, 15", 21Walter, 42, 4.4——, as constable, 160William, 62

Mathewe, Mathewes:John, 92 .Thomas, 5

Mayo:John, 62, 64, 66, 68, 75, 77,

80"‘, 82, 88"‘, 89"‘, 91"‘,94"‘, 162, 164-167, 169, 172

—, asconstable, 63"‘, 71,81 "', 83, 98

——, as steward, 65,71,78,83Meare, John, 16Merrycke, — (blank), "21Mmham, Henry, 219Messenger, Massenger:

Hcmv, IssWetherston, 21 7——, baker, 214.Wither, tithingman, 98— (blank), 103

INDEX

military matters:coat money, 36guide, 81I(.i11g’s life guard, 101militia, 100, 103" '--— money, 103musters, 20, 25"‘, 27, 28"prass money, 81quarter master, 81soldiers, 3, 19, 25", 27, 28,

30, 36, 61, 64", 81"‘, 83,86"',98, 101, 103, 1o6,136"'

trained band, 135"war in France, 2, 3See also armour and weapons

See military mattersmilk. See food and drinkmill house. See CalneMiller, Myfler, Myllarde,

Myllerd, Mylerde, Myllar,Myller:

Elizabeth, 9Francis, 1, 4", 6", 8Joan, 1Walter, 16

Mills, Milles, Myllcs:Allen, 122Edward, 80", 82"Jamu, 31

Milsham, - (blank), 129Molsum, Henry,- 1 17More, John, 1 15morions. See armour and

weaponsMorrell, Morrall, Morrill:

Gabrill, 113John, 68Thomas, 130, 142"

Morse, Antl1ony, 63mortar. See building materialsMorton, Richard, 4.0Mortymcr:

I%fifiP,74- U%W¢9,75

moss. See building materialsmoulds.Sse armour and weapons

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Mountagewe, Mountegew,J0hn,ss,a0

Mountayne:Johns 8: 9: I7— (blank), 4*

mule. See cattle and beastsMunckhill. See Calne under

' fieldsmuscadine. See food and drinkmuskets. See armour and

weaponsmusters. See military mattersMychell, Edward, 1Myllarde, Myller, Myllerd.

See MillerMylles. See Mills

nails. See articles of utilityNeat, Neate, John, 129, 130,

144., 206New Graufte. See Calne under

fieldsNewhaven, Newehaven, co.

Sussex, 3Nicholas, Nickles, Nichalas,

Nickolas,Nicolas,Nycholas,Nicolis:

Alice, 8lanfifl,97,93Edward, 46Griffyn, 221*JOhn,1,9——, the elder, 1Richard, 1, 6-——, the elder, 2, 4."——-, ——, as M.P., 2-——, ——, as steward, 3"Robert, 1, 33Roger, 2, 5, 8"‘, 17, 18—-, as steward, 1"‘, 7Thomas, 1, 6, 9, 13, 153, 22oWalter, 31, 38, 40, 45-47,

49,51,57,55,67,31,10s,H3: I28: I33: I35: I4-2':154, 162, 167, 187, 191-195, 200, 201, 21 1, 213, 220

INDEX

Nicholas -— cont. Noyes, — cont.—-, asconstable, 53, 124*,

126, 139, 150, 161, 184.,186, 209

-——-, as steward, 39", 43:44"',59,56, 1s9"',155, I99

——-, the younger, 60, 167——, grazier, 100widow, 103William, 9, 10, 17, 54., 55,167——-, as constable, 28, 162

Noble:Henry, 54John: I7

Noes, Noise. See NoyesNorbome:

Walter, esquire, 134., 192,194., 201, 213

—-——, as steward, 130", 199-— (blank), 58

Norman:Hcnrv, 149John, 85, 122*, 128", 167,

176, 187, 191-193, 198——-, asconstable, 90"‘, 91,

109*, 118—-—-, assteward, 105", 118,

176——, the younger, 219Robert, 1,2, 4, 5, 10,12-14,

16, 19, 2o, 21"‘, 25, 26, 28,59, 65, 63, 69

——, as steward, 3, 4, 15,20, 27"‘

R0591’, 92, 94, I47Cf. Normayne

Normayne, John, 2. Cf. Nor-man

Norrington, Benjamin, 84,102, 130

Norris, Norrys, Wifliam, 1"‘,4, 9

Northfield.SeeCalne anderfieldsNorton, — (blank), 13Noyes, Noyse, Noes, Noise:

Israel, 167

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J9hn,ss*,=6,=7‘,s9*,s5,97, 47-49, 51, 54, 56, 69"‘,64, 66, 68, 76, I47, I59,151, 161, 162

——, as constable, 62——, as M.P., 43, 46——, assteward, 25, 36, 50,

55> 59: 63‘: 67: 68‘Nutt, John, 217, 218Nycholas. See Nicholas.

oak. See trees and timber"Ocborne, Ocboume. See Og-

bourne St. Georgeoccupations. See trades and

occupationsOckford, Ockforde, Ockford,

Okeford, Okeforde:Edward, 66George (I), 6, 8, 9"‘—— (II), 120, 206Richard, 1, 9Thomas, 63, 75——, the younger, 4.9

Ody, Odye:John, I9Robert, 128— (blank), shepherd, 83

Ogbourne St. George, Og-born, Ogborne, Oggbome,Oggbourne, Oggboorne,Ocborne, Ocbourne, Og-boron, Okebome, court:

I"3s 5: 6*: 8: 9*: 12*: [4-‘I16"‘, 17"‘, 19, 21, 23,25"27s 28.: 3°‘: 36: 85:88, 89, 91, 94, 95, 97, 99,100, 105*, 110"‘, 113",115,118, 122,126", 130",133, 135", 14.2, 146, 161,197, 205, 214.,216,218,219

Okeford, Okeforde. See Ock-ford

Oliver, Olyver:George, 28

INDEX

Oliver, — cont. Parker, — cont.John, deputy steward of

Ogbourne court, 219Richard, 51

Oly'H‘e:Richard, 20— (blank), 16

Olyver. See OliverO’Neale, — (blank), 87One, Samuel, 670PP1os=t1=, — (511%), 3Orrell, Orrill, Oryell:

Joseph, 120Philip, Bo, 97, 162, 167Stephen, 27

Oxford, -14.2

Packer:Nicholas, 4.8"’Richard, 17

Page:Michael, 89Philip, 59Robert, 74, 75Tholna-3: I7: 58: 67: 68:74-:75——, as constable, 64., 65"‘——, as steward, 62, 69——, tanner, 65

- ——, ——, as constable, 65"‘——, weaver, 75William (I), 6, 9‘T’ 92: 95‘: 97: IIO

Paine, Payne, Thomas, 3, 6,8, 9"’, 14

paper. See articles of utilityparchment.Seearticles ofutilityParham, Parhame, Perham:John, 1s, 52, 147, 15o, 154—-——, as steward, 25, 36Robert, 1, 8-10, 13, 18-20,

26, 35, 37——, as steward, 10*, 19

Parker, Parcker:Edmund, 135, 167, 192,

195-197,200, 201, 2 11, 213

Edward, 94.John, 2, 75, 76, 78"‘, 85, 97"’,

98, 113*, 114., 124, 127,128", 162, 167, 172, 173,137, 191, 192, 194i, asconstable, 77, 99"’,

100, 121"‘, I26, 180—-——, assteward,77,88"F,98,

113, 126*, 168, 169, 177,188

—_ (blank), 1 15pnrhnrnont, 2, 15, 16, 41, 43,

46, 98, 156i, indentures ofelection to,

2, 12, 98——-, members of, electionof,

153, 159, 172Parsonage court, 19, 20"’Parsons, Person:

Edward, 83Henry, 65John, 155, 159i, as constable, 134", 203—,astithingman, 1 19, 122-——, alias Seager, 219Moses, 130, 135, 205, 213'-——, as tithingman, 132Robert (I): 21: 25: 44: 4-7:

49"‘, 15o, 153, 22o——, as constable, 159i, as steward, .45, 43-—— (II), 106-Z, alias Seager, 2.7i, baker, 85Roger, tithingman, 95Walter, 40i, cutler, 151William, 75"’—-——, as constable, 159See also Seager

Patford bridge. See Calnei brook. See CalnePatty, Paty:

Alice, 120——, as c0nstab1e,137,142,2o7 Richard, 82, 102

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INDEX

peace, clerk of. See Wiltshire——, justices of. See WiltshirePear close.“ See Calne under

fieldsPearce, Pearse, Peirce:

Amhonv, 74*, 75, 76", B4,91, 97, 1oa, 1o6, 11o, 125,125, 123", 133, 135",164-157, 169, 179, 191-194., 195"', 196, 20o, 201,206

——, as constable, 74, 75,121*, 130, 131*, 181, 198

——, as steward, 94*, 102,119, 122", 173", 183, 187

——, alias Robinson, ste-ward, 162*

Honrv, 68John, 31Cf. Hurd

Pears, — (blank), 4.. Cf. PeeresPeck, Pecce: l

Thomas, 18, 21William, brazier, 75

Pecocke, — (blank), 20Peeres, Peres:

Honrv, 51, 59——, as constable, 4.9, 158——, as steward, 52Cji Pears

Peeters. See PetersPeirce. Sn PearcePenbroke, — (blank), 1, 16Penhils. See Calne under fieldsPerce, William, 49. Cji PersePeres. See Peeres.Perham. See ParhamPerine, Anthony, 64Perkyn, Py-1-kin:

Stophon, 57, 39——-, the younger, 89

Perse, Richard, 8, 26. CfiPerce

Perters, Pertters, Thomas,130, 133. Cji Peters

pestl1ouse. See public health

140

Peters, Peeters, Petters, Tho-mas, 97, 98, 102, 143, 206.Cf. Perters

Pettle, Pittelle, Robert,42*,43,154, 220

Phelps, Phelpes:Honor, 14"— (H1-‘-11/1), 9

Phib, John, 1 13. Cf. PhippPhillipps, Phillippes, Phillyps,

Phflypps, Phyllypps:Edmond, 64., 98, 100Robert, 8, 9, 18

Phipp, Phi1=1=o, John, 135"-Cf. Phib

physician. See trades andoccupations

pickaxe. See articles of utilitypigs. See cattle and beastspikes. Sac armour and wea-

ponsPileJoan, widow, 122John, 75, 33", 9o, 91, 97"‘,

100, 103", 105, 110"‘-, 118,166, 167, 169, 172, 176

——,. as constable, 81 "',95"‘

——, as steward, 94*, 102*,115, 179‘, 173

Robert, 206Pilgrym, Pils1'v1no=

Richard, 62-——, as hayward, 80"‘——-, as fithinsmon, 75

Pillis, Pillys:Robert, 76, 82, 83, 89William, 64., 68, 75, 83*——, as tithingman, 102

pipes. See articles of utilitypitch. See building materialsPittelle. See Pettleplague. Sea public healthplanks. Sac trees and timberplants, 1, 2, 16Playter, Christian, 3, 8

INDEX

Pleadall:Honrv, 74, 75mother, 20

ploughs. See articles of utilityPockerredge, Pockerrige:

William, sawyer, 2 1 *—- (blank), 16, 2 1

poll tax. See taxationPollarde, — (blank), 18, 21Ponting’s lease. Sea Calne under

fieldsPontyng, Pontynge:

Ambrose, of Cherhill, 2John, 20

Poollen, John, 27poor roliof, 47, 49, 51-53,

55"58:' 66: 68: 69: 74:75:80, 116, 123, 136*, 162, 163,166, 187, 196

-——, to cripples, 87, 102, 127,132

——, to passengers and travel-lonl, 86, B7, 92, 93"‘, 1o1,103, 106*, 109, 114, 115,117, 119, 121*, 124, 125,129*,131*,132,134*,136*,137

——, to tradesmen, 136",188, 197

--—. Cjl charitimPope, John, of Bishops Can-

nings, 2Porter, Daniel, 51Portmarsh,Porten1a1-sh, Poerte

Marsh, Porte Marsh, PorteMarshe, Marsh, Marshe,[in Calne]:

bounds of, 2, 6, 12, 16, 17,4-4-: 4-9: 8°‘: B935: 39:94-‘: 97: 98‘: 11°: I15‘:118"‘, 122, 126, 130, 135,142, 144., 166, 184., 202

brewing in, 9"‘ditohoo in, 1, 2", 5, 9"‘, 14"‘,

16, 18, 20, 1oo

Portmarsh — cont.driving of, 89*, 93, 102,

110*, 128, 130, 135, 142*gates of: 1: 2*: 4-: 5: 7: 8*: 9*:

15"‘-19*, 21*, 26, 27"‘,4-9: 80*: 82*: 84-‘: 94*: 97:98, 100, 110", 115, 118,122*, 128, 133, 135*,142*, 143, 166

grubbing of: 15*: 4-4-: 4'8haining of, 167bed-gm 3‘: B: 14-6orders relating to, 146, 14.8,

149, 156, 162, 167, 170,173, 191

P21-1honn= in, 74Pools in: 1: 2*: 3*: 4*: 6: 7:

8"‘, 12, 16*, 17, 18*, 19,21, 28, 3o, 36, 4o, B2, B5,102, 105, 1 10*, 128*, 130,133*, 135

pound in, 9, 16, 19, 20, 21 *,23: 25*: 80*: 85: 98: no-See also Calne

stile in, 18*, 97, 105, 118,122, 133, 135"

trenching in, 10*, 17,48, 142way-leaves through, 45, 52,

84, 133, 152, 184, 202posts. See articlm of utilityPoter, — (blank), 142Poulshot, Poulshote, Poul-

shott, 128-—-, (address only), 195Poulton, John, 80pounds, See CalnePowell, Jasper, 62Powtheney, Pownteneye,

John, of Cherhill, 2"Prater:

Henry, 64Robert, 21

presentments. See law andadministration

pr money. See military mat-ters

Prince, — (blank), theyounger, 46

prison. See law and adminis-tration

prisoners. See law and adminis-tration

public health, miscellaneousmatters relating to:

leper, 1 36Ponhonoo, 74Plot-no, 74, 77

Pur, Pure, Purr:Kate, 126Thomas, 83 110Cji Purryer

Purryer, Thomas, 53. Cjl PurPyccaringe, — (blank), 9Pyle. See PilePyllis. See PillisPyrkin. Sea Perkin

Quarcu: John: 3: 9 _ _quartermaster. See m1l.1tary

mattersQuemerford, [in Calne], 93

rafters. Su building materialsrails. See articles of utilityrapier.Seearmourandweaponsrates. See taxationReading, co. Berks., 61n.Rede, — (blank), 23Reeve, Reve:

John, 1.22, 206Roger, 90Stephen, 122Thomas (I), 4.0"“"""" I42Qfl Reeves, Ryve

Reeves, Reves:John, 98— (6121111), 17Cji Reeve, Ryve

replevin. See law and adminis-tration

Reve. Sea Reeve

INDEX

142

Rich, Riche, Ryche, Rytche:Philip, vicar of Calne, 1"‘,

2'5: 6*: 7‘26: 27*:23-34

Richard, 51, 66William, 3, 9

Richens, Richings, Richins,Ritchence, Ritchens, Rit-chins:

Thomas, 126"', 128", 133",135*,142‘

-——, as hayward, 185William, 95, 102*, I15-——, as hayward, 10o

Richman, William, 105Riley, Ryli:

John: 69Thomas, 103", 118, 162,

167robberies. See law and ad-

ministrationRobins, Robbyns, Arthur, 71,

91Robinson. See Pearcerods. See binding rods under

building materialsRogers:

John, 81Richard, 91 , 162——-, as constable, 90"— (blank), 1 13"‘

Romyn, Ralph, 83rother beasts. See cattle and

beastsRowe, — (blank), 2Rumsey:

Isaac, 62Thomas, 30

Rusell:Benjamin, 135Jeremiah, Jeremy, 85, 206John, 1, 9, 16Robert, 1, 8"‘

Ryche. See RichRyli. See RileyRyve, — (blank),8"'.C_fl Reve

INDEX

sack. Sac food and drinksaddle. See articles of utilitysailors. See trades and occu-

pationsSalisbury, Salsburye, Sarum,

6, 81, 101, 113, 133, 14.2——, assizm at,8,81, 117, 136saltpetre. See armour and

weaponsSampson, Humphrey, 220sand. Sec building materials-Saunders, Thomas, 51saw. Sec articles of utilitysaw pit, 3, 21, 80Saweyer, Thomas, 3"sawyer. Sea trades and occu-

pationsscabbard. See armour and

weaponsschool. See Calneschoolmaster. See trades and

occupationsScott, Scotte:

Dorothy, 130John, 45 —-—-, as constable, 95, 96"Robert, 51widow, I03, 118, 130William (I), 6—- (II), 126

Scotton, captain, 92"Seager, Segar:

Edward, 63", 65, 69, 71,162, 164., 165

——-, as constable, 68", 74-——, as steward, 64, 76, 84——, alias Parsons, 75John, 115Moses, alias Parsons, as

steward, 14.0, 14.2, 21o, 211Richard, 112, 144, 219-"——, as constable, 1 14., 126Robert, 156-——, as constable, 4.0, 106"——, "alias Parsons, 20, 21",

23, 23, 37, 39, 147, 154

Seager — cont.Robert, alias Parsons, as

steward, 22", 28, 38Walter, 8William, as constable, 63——-, as steward, 161——-, alias Parsons, 4.0, 56,

58: 59: 6!‘: 63*: 65: 69:71, 77 .

——, ——, as steward, 57,6o, 64, 76

See also Parsonsseal. See Calnesealing wast. See articles of

utilityseamen. Sec trades and oc-

cupationsSegar. See SeagerSelman:

John, 1Richard, 9

Selwodd, Matthew, 52Seynye, Nicholas, 9Sharp, Sharpe:

Edward, 14.3John, 68, 80, 82Thomas, 83— (Honk), 27

sheep. Sn cattle and beastsShepherd, Shepeherde, Shea-

pard, Shepard, Sheppard,Shepparde, Shepperde:

Mathew, 67, 81, 167——, as constable, 92, 94.——, as tithingman, 91Morsnn, 2", 3"Robert, 120, 130, 216, 217——, as constable, 136, 207

Sheriff, Shreiffe, Shrive,Shryve, Srive:

Matthew, 4.6, 68, 82Thomas, 65— (bionic), 31, 45

sheriff. See Wiltshireshoemaker. See trades and

occupations

Shoes. See articles of utilityShomaker, Thomas, 1Shreiffe, Shrive, Shryvc. See

SheriffSignett, Sygnet:

Roger, 3Thomas, 59

Silke, Silcke, Sylcke, Sylke:Hugh, 61John, 1", 3, 4", 6", B, 9,

16"’, 19, 21"’Thomas, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28"’,

3o"', 47, 64, B2‘, 83", B4‘,85, B9", 91", 94", 95", 97,105", 110*, 113, 115,1 18"’, 122"

——-, as hayward,'r85William, 81, Bo, 89, 95, 97,

110, 115", 118", 166",167, 169, 172, 173"

Z-, as constable, 87"‘——, as steward, 91*, 171— ((111111-'1), 13, 93

Sinate, Thomas, 164., 165,173. Qfi Synnett

Singleborough, co. Bucks.,61:1.

Skirron, captain, 81skulls. See armour and weap-

onsSlades, the. See Calne under

fieldsSloper:

Court, 80Ralph, 20

Slowe Crafte, Slooe Crafte.Sea Calne under fields

Smalden, widow, 68Smalwell, Walter, 1Smarte, — (blank), 1, 16Smith, Smyth, Smythe:

Anthony, 1 18Henry, of London, 221Joseph, 52Ma[tt.hew], 103Michael, 21, 27

INDEX

Smith — cont.Ralph, alias Hosyer, 27Rebecca, wife ofWilliam, 60Rogcr: 89Thomas, of Bishops Can-

ninso, 2William, 60, 67, 128-— (blank), 80, 118

smith. See trades and occu-pations

smocks. See articles of utilitySmythe. Sn SmithSnell, -—- (blank), 7soldiers. See military mattersSomerlese. See Calne under

fieldsSommers, Soomers. See Sum-

merssow, See cattle and beastsSparke, Sparckes, William,

1, 8Sparrow, Sparrowe, Thomas,

219Spender, Thomas, 57spikes, for thatching. See build-

ing materialsSpunley:

John, 68, 82Katherine, 120Thomas, 110"

Srive. See Sheriffstag. See cattle and beastsStaple:

George: 221‘— (blank), 8"’

staples. See articles of utilityStapulforde, Walter, of Cher-

hill, 2staves. Sea armour and wea-

ponsStephens, -—— (blank), 128Stevens:

Richard, 130Samuel, 217, 218

'-—— (blank), steward of Og-bourne Court, 197

INDEX

Stiles, Styles:Noah, 75Thomas, 33—— (blank), ofBeversbrook, 84.

stiles. See PortmarshStockley, [in Calne], (address

M17), 195Stokes, — (blank), 92, 95"‘stones. See building materialsStout, widow, 89Stratton, Thomas, 126Streatley, Stretleye co. Berks.,

(addms only), 2Strong, Stronge:

John (I), 1-3, 6, 8"’—— (II), 74William, 133, 135"— (blank), 129"—-—,_ as tithingman, 128

Stroten, Davye, 1Studley, Studly, [in Calne]

87: 93‘: 129Stye, William, 1Styles. See Stilessubsidy. Sec taxationSuc_:kett:.

Henry, 1, 6William, 8

sugar. Sn food and drinkSummers, Somers, Sommers,

Soomers:Henry, 14.0, 219—-, as steward, 144—-, as tithingman, 138John, 43, 45, 67, 74, 75"‘, 162Maw, 3, 9Robert, 74.William, 1, 2, 3— (blank), 128*

suppers, 19, 25". Cji food anddrink

Suter, Thomas, 23Swaddon, Swadon, Swadden:

Elizabeth, wife of William,61 \

H<“-WY, 97, 93"‘

I

Swaddon — cont.Philip, 40", 42, 43", 5°, 52.

54", 55, 153, 154, 156, 220—-——, as constable, 4.0, 55—-, assteward,4.1*,4.g, 53Thomas (I), 32, 33, 35, 41,

43, 46, 43, 147, 154-——, as constable, 36, 4.4—-, as steward, 34,42",4.7—"_ 133*: 211: 217-Z, as steward, 135——, gentleman, 205——, as steward, 208, 215wiuiam: 2: 3: 5: 7: 8‘: 9: 13:

14"’, 15"’, 17, =7, =9, 37,39: 66: 14-7: 15°: 153‘: 154-:220, 221

—-——, assteward, 1", 6"’, 16,33

—-, the elder, 27———, ——-, as steward, 23-——, doctor of divinity, be-

qucfl of: 61‘: 68‘: 69: 75:221

Swan, the. See Calne under innsSwayne, Mathew, 75, 87swords. Sea armour and

weaponsSygnet. See SignetSylke, Sylcke. See SilkSynnett:

Roger: 97Thomas, 65, 66"‘, 67"’, 63,

69, 74", 75-77, Bo*,B=="',39, 103, 163", 169, 172

—-, the elder, 167—-, —-——, as steward, 39-—-—, the younger, 167Cf. Sinate

taches. See armour andweapons

tailor. See trades and occu-pations

tanner. See trades and occu-pations

INDEX.

tar. See building materialstass. See armour and weaponstaxation and fiscal matters:

‘King’s provision’, 43poll tax, 1oo, 102‘Q].1een’s money’, 5‘Q_ueen’s silver’, 26rates, 81"‘, B7, 1o6subsidy: 7: 27

Taylor, Tayler, Teyler:Abraham, mason, 21James, 122, 142Joan, B1Joho (I), 4—- (I1), '74-—-—- (III), 11o, 113, 115Mary, widow, 51Robofl, 33, 9'7——-, butcher, B2Thomas, 74, 39, =05—-, as tithingman, 91widow, nia Dashe, 54William (I), 57William (II), 122, 143——-, mason, 60-— (blook), 93, 133, I42

Teyet, Teyte, John, 1, 5Teyler. See TaylorThomas:

Merricke, Merycke, 3, B-— (blank), 2o

Thomer:Christopher, 68Hoorv, 54, 7476, 167

Thresshere, — (blank), 2Tibboll, Thomas, 103Tidcombe, Tydcombe:

lvlichael, 83"’Peter, 66-68 _-——, as tithingman, B4

Tiler:Charles, 11o

tobacco, B1, 94,, 95, 105, 110,126, 128, 133, 135, 142-144

Togghill,Toghill, Thomas, B, 9Tom.k:i.ns, Tomkines, Tomp-

kyns:John (I), 58, 68, 206-—- (II), 113, 122Richard, 97

Townsend, Tousend,Tousende, Tounzende,Towenzend, Townsen,Townsind, Towzende:

Daniel, 142 'Humphrcy: 28: 3°: 56: 58:

63, 69, 76, 106, 126, 133,14,0, 164-166, 169, 172,I73: 191497: 20°: 211:213, 217

-——, as constable, 76, 84"‘"_‘_: 33 steward: 57: 79: 91:

118, 135*, 162, 171, 179,208

John, Ba, 34-, so, 94", 97, 93,1o2, 105, 11o, 115, 130"‘,142, 162", 167, 219

—-——, as tithingman, 116,118*

Robert, of Poulshot, 195Thomas, 13o—-——, as tithingman, 104, 1 1owidow, 11BWilliam, (I), 6—- (II): 64-I 69: 74'—- (III), 13o— (blank), 128, 129, 136

trades and occupations:alehouse keepers, 1 19baker, B5, 214brazier, 75butcher, 6o, B2carpenter, 17, 21, 11oclerk, 162, 221*

William, 1 1o clothier, clothman, 136,221‘tiles. Sec building materials cutler, 27, 15otimber. See trem and timber glazier, 62, 6B, 69tithingmen. Sn Calne grazier, 1oo

I

INDEX

trades and occupations -— cont.hayward. See Calnemason, 21, 60, 118physician, (Dr. Lee), 128sailors, seamen, 136*sawyer, 21*schoolmaster, 5, 221shepherd, 83shoqnaker, 19smith, 17" 1soldiers. See military

Il!l8t'I¢l'8tailor, 8, 81, 88tanner, 65*waggoners, 121weaver, 75, 136woodcutters, 83, 95*woodward, 166

trained band. Se: militarymatters

trees and timber:bark: 8: 21‘: 45: 67: 8°boards,21*,91,11o, 113,135brouses, browses, 4*, 9*, 20ook, =5’, 143Plan-k3: 4‘: 27: 4°: 73: {Q4-:

97, 96, Ios, Ha, 142shrouds, 4*, 6, 41I-hon“: I5: I7‘: I8‘: 23: 31

.145timber: U333: wood: 4: 6: 8‘:

27: 4°‘: 53> 62: 73: 8°‘:62, 64, 67, 95, 97, 96, Ios,110*, 122, 13o, 135, 142,14s*,15s

—*": carriage oi-:2‘: 3: 4‘: 8:16, 19, 20*, 21*, 27, 40,80, 102, 110, 152

——-, felling, cutting of, 3*,4*, 18*, 2o, 21*, 27, 40,6s—65, 95, 155

—-—, orden relating to, 146,166

_'_': 33lc of: 3: 4‘: 6‘: 8&9‘:19, 20*, 21*, 23*, 26, 27*,so, s4-36, 38, 4o", 41",

I

timber — cont.4s, 45, 46, 51"‘, 52, 53,56., 57., 60, 62*, 64*,

67*: 68: 7°: 73: 74':76-76, 6o, 63, 64", 98, 166

Cji plantstrespass. See law and adminis-

trationTuaker, John, 51Twigden, Twigdden, Twyg-

den:Francbs 34: 36: 46: I47-——, as constable, 15o-—-, as steward, 35

twists. Se: gatestwitchbox. See armour and

weaponsTwynney, Jane, 90*Tydcombe. See 'I‘idcombeTyler:

Charles, 1,4, 6, 13, 20, 68, 82Edward, 66, 67, 69, 71, 73James, 94, 122John, 27, 68Solomon, 98Thomas, 65-67, 68*, 82,

122— (blank), 110

Tyllye, Richard, 51TYnnYc: John: 9

Underwood, Underwodd:Charles: 143Robert, 128, 135William, 57

Vennard, Vennarde:Charles, 55Williarn, 56- (blank), 82

Vovov, Rolph, Bawaggoners. Sea trades and

occupationsWalker:

John, 1*, 16

INDEX

Walker —- cont.—-——, clerk, 221Richard, 9, 2 1 /~Rosor, 94Thomas, 63William, as— (blank), 128

Waller, William, knight, 81Walling-ford, co. Berks., 1oWarde, Leonard, 2Warminster, Warmester, 8*,

113*, 128*—-, sessions of the peace at,

6*, 126, 133, 194-, I95warrants. See law and ad-

ministrationWastfield, Wastfeild:

Francis, 97—-——, as constable, 92*, 94—-——, as tithingman, 84,

91"’watch and ward. See law and

administrationWattes, Elizabeth, 54wax, sealing. See articles of

utilityWayle, Thomas, 4, 18Waylonde, Wayllande:

I: 9‘: 55-"-——, as constable, 9

Wayte:Humphrov, 9Walter, 51

Weale, Thomas, 3Wealsh, Mistress, 98Weare, Arthur, 68. Cf. Wereweaver. See trades and occu-

Webb -— cont.William, clothman, 221_" (Hank): 89: 98

Weclrwar, Weckware. SeeWickwar

Weeb, Robert, 105. Cfi WebbWeeks, Weeckes, Weecks,

Weekes: _John: 57: 59‘: 63‘: 66: 68*:

74*: 75‘: I61: 2'9——-, as constable, 52-——, as steward, 58, 62*,

67, 73*, 74, 8o‘, 162Johnson, 11o, 130, 133, 184,

2o2Wmiam: 84: 85: 89: 9": 94:

98, 167, 218—-——, the younger, 21']

.—— (l'loo1=),7s,3=‘,95',97,100, 105, 11o, 122, 143*

Woild, John, lmisht, I93Wellen, Christopher, 135*Wells, Welles:

captain, 92-— (blank), 109

Welmote, Edward, 2Welsted, Welstede, Wellteed:

Francis, 31George, 19, ,2o, 23Isaac, 15, 16*,18,19,21,23,3ojohn, 12, 14, 16, 18-21, 28Margaret, 9*Peter, 55Ralph, 6oRobert, 55William, 1*, 2, 3*-6*, 7,

6*, 9, 16"’pations Wenhill. See Calne under fields

Webb, Webbe: Were alias Brown:captain, 81Goods, 135J3-Inca: I9Philip, 61Robert, glazier, 62 , 68, 29.

Cfi Weeb.Walter, 49

John:I9:2°:2I‘:27*:3°:5°:52——-, as constable, 28*, 4o—-, as steward, 20, 51William, 2, 5, 7, 8, 14-——, as M.P., 167--—, as steward, 6*

Cf. Weare

Weste:Thomas, 15, 23— (blank), 17, 18

Wethered, Edward, 2I/Vheeler:

John, 92Robert, 94, 135, 205, 213,

217, 219——-, as steward, 140, 142*,

210, 21 1, 215 _whipcord. See articles ofutilityWhitaker, — (blank), 130White, Whyte:

Charles, 113Henry, 13, 15*, 17, 27*-——, as steward, 16*Jooooh, 75Stephen: 59: 6°: 75: I61:

162, 163*—-——, as constable, 58Thomas, =3, 25, 26, so, an,

36:‘ 38: 39: 44: 65: I47roward,n4,n9,aI "',a7

. 1tteWhithorse, Whythorse:John, 74,75Richard, 21

Whitte?Charles, 122

. teWhittingham, Witingham,

-— (blank) 102*, 105Whittle, Simon, 85Whood, George, 9Whoore, — (blank) 92\'VhOpper, George, 4Whyte. See Whitel/Vhytborse, See VilhithorseWiclrwar, Weckwar, Weck-

vv\;,ayr‘9iiWickware,Wyckwar,warr:

John, 15. Qfl ClarkRichard, 19— (blank), 21*-——, carpenter, 17

INDEX

Wilcoxe, Wilkoxe:John, 4William, 49

Williams:Edward, 67, 68Humphrey, 80John: ‘G9: 7 I

Willing, Christopher, 1 30Willis:

John, I49Richard, 94

Wilton, county court at, 8*Wiltsheire, John, 201Wiltshire:

-149

assizes in, charges and ex-penses at, 8, 81, 84, 86*,87, 90, 91, 94*, 101-103,106, 109, 112*, 114, 11-5,117, 121*, 124*, 125*,126, 191, 194", I96, I37

-—-, freedom of burgessesfrom service at, 75, 95, 1'47

—-——, justices of, 9bridewell in, 92. Cf. under

house of correctionclerk of the peace of, 4, 8*cotmty court of. See Wiltonhouse of correction in, 90.

Cf under bridewelljustices of the peace of, 90,

102, 109, 121, 136, 137,195

—-——, monthly meetings of,92, 109, 112, 115, 121*.131*

sessions of the peace for, 6,8*, 9, 81, 106, 112, 113,119, 121*, 122*, 128*,I33: 195

-——, petty sessions, 86, 87,90, 101*, 112

-——, quarter sessions. 78, 8 1-,85*, 86*, 90, 101*, 109,"5: I96‘

——, -—-, discharge ofbur-geaes from duties at, 147

INDEX

Wiltshire — cont.sheriff of, 2*, 6*, 8*, 13,

28*: 3°: 75: 77: 97: H8‘:122*, 126, 128, 130, 133,142,144,169

—-, deputy, 100——, ondor, 46, 142, 147

Winchester, 6111.wine. See food and drinkWinter, Thomas, 83, 90*Wodell. See Calne under fieldsWodroofe, Wodrooffe. See

Woodr0fi'ewood. Sea trees and timberwoodcutters. Sac trades and

occupationsWooddore, - (blank), 17Woodman, Stephen, 1 15,

120Woodroofe, Wodroffe, Wod-

roofe, Woodroffe, Wood-roofle:

Henry, 1, 6

150

Wodroofe -— cont.——, as steward, 5*John,1a,=7—-——, as constable, 28 f-——-, as steward, 30-—-——, yeoman,-221Cf. Woodrowe

Woodrowe, Henry, 4. Cf.Woodroofe

woodward. Sn trades andoccupations

Wootton Bassett, Wootton, 90Wootton, Mrs. 22 1Worcester, 6111.Wrene, Robert, 1writs. See law and adminis-

trationWyatt, Wyate:

John, 31Thomas, 1, 8, 9*-——, as constable, 9

Wyckwar. See WicltwarWythers, William, 21

Documents

Returns iramb - Wiltshire Record Societyexemplication ofa charter ad requisicionem inhabitancium ville de Calne was issued3. This grant to the ‘inhabitants’ and not to the burgesses