History of Thurcroft

Thurcroft is a relatively new village in it's own right, only becoming a place of concentrated occupation with the sinking of the pit in 1909, before that the land came within the boundaries of the Manors of Slade Hooton and Laughton-en-le-Morthen. The following Timeline will reveal the exchange of land throughout the centuries, plus any other relevant information:

Timeline

1337 John de Segrave granted to Nicholas de Hotowe of Ripon (Thropon), 2 tofts and 2 bovates of land in Thweyt (Thwaite), to him and his issue; rent 12s. a year and a relief of 12s. at each succession. Witnesses: Sir John de Wautone, Sir Richard Waleys, John de Overtone, Hugh de Kyvetone, John de Kyvetone, Richard de Kyvetone. At Overton, Leics.24 April 1337. Reference: BCM/D/5/98/1 Berkeley Castle Muniments (GC2871)

1421-2 Grant by John Henhede, chaplain, to John Forest, clerk, and others of the lands and tenements etc which John Henhede and others had by grant of William Wasteneys in Brampton, Laghton in Morthyng, Thropon, Anstan, Wykersley Brokehouse Thurcroft and Sladehooton.

1464 Henry Ragyer surrendered one acre of land with appurtenances in le Savumore to William Myrfyn and Cecilia, his wife.

1493 Great court of Sladehoton. William Mirfyn senior surrendered the reversion after his death of a messuage in Thurcroft and 40 acres of land and meadow with all appurtenances in Sladehoton to the use of his son William and his son's wife Agnes, daughter of Robert Bradford and their legitimate heirs; but if they should die without a legitimate heir with remainder to the right heirs of William Mirfyn senior and their heirs in perpetuity, to hold according to the services and customs of the manor. William and Agnes were admitted on payment of a fine of 20d.

1505 Manor of Sladehoton. Agnes Marr, widow, surrendered a messuage and 48 acres of land and meadow with appurtenances in Thurcroft to Ralph Marr. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

1525 Court of William Fitzwilliam , Knight. Manor of Scladehoton. Ralph Marre surrendered 48 acres of land with appurtenances in the fields of Scladehoton to Robert Marre. He was admitted, paying an annual rent of 24s. and paid a fine of 20s. and did fealty.

1538 Court of Lord Henry Cundell², abbot, and of the convent and monastery of St. Mary of Roche held at Sladhoton. Robert Myrfyn, Kinsman and heir of William Mirfyn esquire, and son of Richard, brother of the aforesaid William, paid a fine for a licence to have 15 acres and 8 roods of land with appurtenances in Sladehoton and was admitted on payment of a fine of 7s. 7½d. and did fealty.

1555 Great Court of Godfrey Foljambe senior, esquire and Margaret his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Thomas Fitzwilliam, esquire, and of Godfrey Foljambe son of James Foljambe, Knight, and Alice wife of the same James, another daughter and heir of Thomas Fitzwilliam, esquire. Manor of Sladehoyton. Robert Marr by the hands of Thomas Ryssheby and Robert Rawodd, tenants, surrendered 3 acres of land called Hallflatt between lands of Robert Myrfyn on the north and south, to the use of Richard Lee and his heirs in perpetuity. He was admitted at an annual rent of 18d. on payment of a fine of 18d.

1561 Great court of Godfrey Foljambe, esquire Manor of Slade Hoton. It was presented that Richard Lee by the hands of Robert Rawodd, customary tenant, had surrendered 3 acres of land called Hallflatt to the use of Alice Lee his daughter and her legitimate heirs. Alice Lee was admitted on payment of a fine of 18d. and did fealty.

1569 Great court of Godfrey Foljambe, esquire. Manor of Slade Hoton. The jury present that since the last court Thomas Myrfyn surrendered, by the hands of Robert Wryght and Thomas Rysheby, customary tenants, 2 acres of customary land in the fields of Slade Hoton to the use of Robert Myrfyn junior and his heirs. Robert Myrfyn was admitted on payment of a fine of 12d. and did fealty.

1574 Court of Godfrey Foljambe esquire. Manor of Slade Hoton. John Marre, son of Ralph Marre, deceased, and nearest heir of Robert Marre deceased (grandfather of the said John) was of full age and sought to be admitted to a messuage in Thurcrofte and 31½ acres of land. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 15s. 9d. and did fealty.

1574 Court of Godfrey Foljambe, esquire. Manor of Slade Hoton. John Marre, son of Ralph Marre deceased and heir of Robert Marre deceased, his grandfather, and Alicia, wife of John came to the court. Alicia alone surrendered 4 acres of meadow and pasture with appurtenances to the use of Henry Arture and his heirs in perpetuity. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 7d and did fealty.

1576 Great court of Godfrey Foljambe, esquire. Manor of Slade Hoyton. It was presented that Henry Arthure had surrendered out of court one acre of land lying in le Whyte Crossefeylde between lands of Thomas Rusbye on the west and of Robert Myrfyn on the east, and abutting on to a hedge called Whytebyrkhedge, to Robert Myrfyn, junior. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 6d and did fealty.

1577 Nicholas Harvy of Newport Ponde in the county of Essex, gentleman, and Anne his wife, daughter and one of the heirs of Lewes West, late of Wales, in the county of York, esquire, deceased, to William West of Rotherham, gentleman. One moiety of a close called the Fzythe or Frythes in the parish of Laughton .htm"> Laughton in the Morning, in the occupation of Robert Myrfyn. In consideration of £15 19s. which William West had recovered by an action for debt against Nicholas and Anne, and Lyon Wombwell , gentleman, and Dorothie, his wife and another daughter and heir of Lewes West, and now released to them by the said William.

1578 Great court of Godfrey Foljambe, esquire. Manor of Sladhoton. Henry Arture and Dorothea, his wife, came to the court and Dorothea alone surrendered to the steward 3 acres of land and meadows called Hagghgate Flatt to the use of Thomas Rawood¹ and his heirs in perpetuity. Thomas Rawood¹ was admitted tenant on payment of a fine of 18d and did fealty.

1581 Great court of Godfrey Foiambe, knight, Manor of Sladehoton. It was presented that Robert Mirfyld, gentleman, on the day he died was seised of a messuage with appurtenances in Thyrcroft, another messuage with appurtenances in Brokehowse another messuage and ½ acre in Sladehoton and 68 acres of land in Thyrcrofte, Brokehowse, le Carr, and Sladehoton paying 34s. annually. That Robert Myrfyld, junior, is his son and heir and aged 43 years. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

1581 Robert Fretwell of Wulssett, yeoman, to Bryan Cutluffe of Whitwell, Derbys, yeoman. 20 acres of pasture enclosed together and called the Fawleys in Laughton , for £80 which is to be repaid by 24th May, 1584.
Deed of confirmation of a grant. Robert Fretwell of Wulssett, yeoman, to Brian Cutluffe of Whitewell, yeoman, of 20 acres pasture in a close called Fawleys in Laughton with all profits and appurtenances as in an indenture of 24th May, 1581.

1583 Bargain and sale. Robert Fretwell of Wulsett, yeoman, and James Fretwell, his son and heir, to Bryan Cutluffe of Whitwell, Derbyshire, yeoman. A close called the Fawleys of about 20 acres with all appurtenances in Laughton , lately in the occupation of Dennys Hartlington, for £150.

1587 Feoffment William Westof Doncaster, gentleman, to Robert Myrfyn of Thurcroft, yeoman. Two closes called the Fyrthe on the Fyrthes in the parish of Laughton in the Morninge lately occupied by Robert Myrfyn, father of the aforesaid Robert, and lately bought by William Westfrom Lion Wombwell and Dorothy his wife, and Nicholas Harvy and Anne, his wife.

1587 Quitclaim Francis Mirfyn of Brokehowse, yeoman, to Robert Mirfyn, his brother. All right and title and term of years in two closes called the Firthes in Slade Howton which had been leased for a term of 72 years by John Thurcrofte and Anne his wife on 3rd January, 1541. On the death of Robert the closes had been held by his wife who had bequeathed the remaining term of years to her sons Francis, Jefferey and George, and on her death they entered into possession. For £26, and on consideration that Francis may have up to 3 pigs, cows, on other beasts in the said closes paying yearly for each beast 6s. 8d.

1588 Bond Robert Mirfin, son and heir of William Mirfin, John Mirfin and William Mirfin, his sons, are bound to George Mirfin in £40 to allow George Mirfin peaceable possession of 3 acres of arable land called Hallflate in the Westhill field of Houton, which he has recently bought from William Mirfin and Allis his wife.

1589 Great Court of Lady Trothee Foljambe, widow of Godfrey Foljambe, knight, deceased. Manor of Slade Houton. William Myrfine and Alice his wife came to the court and Alice alone surrendered 3 acres of land called Hall Flatte in the Westhill Feilde of Slade Howton. To the use of George Myrfin and his heirs in perpetuity. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 18d and did fealty.

1590 Court of Trothe, Lady Foljambe, widow. Manor of Slade Hooton. Thomas Rawood¹ surrendered 3 acres of arable land and meadow called Haegate Flatt to George Myrfyn. For £8 to be repaid before 12th October last. George Myrfyn was admitted tenant on payment of a fine of 18d and did fealty.

1599 Brian Cutluffe of Slade Hoytonne, yeoman, to Charles Cutluffe, his son. A close in Laughton called le Falleyes containing 24 acres; to hold to the use of Brian and his wife Elizabeth for their lives and the life of the longer liver, and then to the use of Charles and his heirs lawfully begotten, with reversion to the right heirs of Brian. With provision that £6 13s. 4d. is to be paid to each of Brian's daughters. Margaret, Anne and Dorothy, when they are 21 years old.

1600 Thomas Mirfinn of Slad Howton, husbandman, to Robert Mirfin of Thurcrofte and his heirs for ever, all right and title in a free rent of 4s. 6d.

1607 Robert Mirfin of Thurcroft, yeoman, to Anthony Eyre of Laughton , esquire, and Thomas Levet of Melton on the Hill, gentleman, and his heirs. A close called Stedfould of about 7 acres, pasture in the manor of Slade Hooton and 2 closes in the manor of Laughton , viz. Little Stedfould of 4 acres pasture and Sowen Moore Close of 2 acres pasture. To the use of Robert Mirfin, son and heir of the aforesaid Robert, and of Elinor Brisnley, intended wife of the younger Robert, for their lives, and then to the use of the heirs of Robert Mirfin in perpetuity.

1611 Court baron of Lady Trothe Mallory, widow of William Mallory, knight deceased, and formerly widow of Godfrey Foljambe, knight. Manor of Slade Hooton. Joan, widow of Thomas Rawood deceased, surrendered and quitclaimed all right and title in 3 acres of land and meadow with appurtenances in Slade Hooton and Carr. To the use of Robert Mirfyn of Est Markham, gentleman, and of Elienor his wife, for their lives, and then to the use of the right heirs of Robert in perpetuity. Robert and Elienor were admitted on payment of a fine of 7d and did fealty.

1625 View of frankpledge and court baron of Francis Foljambe, baronet. Manor of Slade Hooton. William Misterton surrendered 3 roods of land in a close called Westhillfeild containing about ½ acre, and 7 pieces of land in the same close containing 7 roods, and 2 pieces of land in the close called Whytecrossefeild containing 2 roods, all received from Robert Sayton of Carre, to Robert Mirfyne.

1628 James Shawe of Brookhouse, cooper, to Robert Mirfin of Thorcrofte, gentleman. In £20 as warranty on a cottage and croft in Brookhouse, inhabited by James Shawe, and 4 selions of land containing about 3 roods, conveyed to Robert Mirfin by a surrender in the court of the manor of Laughton of even date.

Court baron of Nicholas Saunderson , knight and baronet, baron of Bautrie, viscount Castleton. Manor of Hootonslade. William Misterton surrendered a selion of land containing 3 roods in White-Crosfeild lately received from Gervase Stacy, to Robert Mirfin, gentleman, who was admitted in payment of a fine of 4½d and did fealty.

William Bouthe the elder of Gildenwells, yeoman and William Bouthe the younger of Thurcroft, his son and heir and apparent, to John Kirke the elder of North Anston, yeoman, and his heirs for ever. A cottage and all the buildings and appurtenances in North Anston, and all their houses, orchards, gardens, crofts, meadows, closes etc. in North Anston and Woodsetts, once in the occupation of Anthony Beamond and George Johnson and now in the occupation of John Leepas for £35.

1629 Court baron of Francis Foljambe, baronet. Manor of Slade Howton. It was presented that Robert Sayton and Margery, his wife and William Misterton had surrendered 2 closes called Fangh Close and Hollinghurst Close containing about 7 acres of land lying in the fields of Carr to Ralph Carr. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 4d and did fealty.

Court baron of Francis Foljambe. Manor of Slade Huton. It was presented that Ralph Carr surrendered 2 closes called Fongh Close and Hollinhurst containing - acres (parchment damaged) with appurtenances in the fields of le Carr, abutting on the Streete Lane, to the use of Robert Mirfin, gentleman, and his heirs in perpetuity. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 3s. and did fealty.

William Boothe the elder of Gilldingwelles, yeoman, to William Boothe the younger, his son, and his heirs for ever. All his lands, houses, messuages, cottages, tenements in which he dwells, with all closes, meadows, pastures, woods, mines, liberties etc. belonging to him in Gildingwells. William Boothe the younger covenants (1) to pay £60 to John Nelson of the same town, yeoman, according to indentures of mortgage made between William Boothe the elder and John Nelson (2) to pay £10 a year to his father and his wife Alice at Pentecost and at St. Martin in the winter (11th November) for their lives; if his father die first, his mother is to have either 1/3 of the estate or £5 a year; if his mother die first his father is then to have only £5 a year (3) various specified payments to his brothers Thomas, Nicholas, George and Anthony within specified times of his father's decease.

1632 Herbert Leek of Hallam in the county of Nottingham, gentleman to Robert Mirfin of Thurcroft, gentleman. For £400, the portion or child's part of Herbert Leek's wife.

1638 Court baron of Francis Foljambe, baronet. Manor of Slade Hooton. It was presented that Robert Mirfield, gentleman, had died since the last court seized of 3 messuages, and 105½ acres of land and meadow with appurtenances in the manor of Slade Hooton, and that Robert Mirfield of Thorcroft, gentleman, is his son and heir. He was admitted on payment of a fine of £2 2s.

Lands of Robert Mirfin - 'A note of such lands as I have exchanged since I entered to my lands at Thorcrofte wch. was the 29th of March 1638'. Describes the lands and gives some details of rents.

1639 William Misterton of Slade Hooton, yeoman, to Robert Mirfin of Thorcrofte, gentleman. ½ acre of land lying between lands of Robert Mirfin on the east and west and on the south abutting on to Brookehouse towngate. For 99 years from Pentecost next at an annual rent of a peppercorn to be paid on 11th November (St. Martin in the Winter) if demanded.

John Seeton of Brookehouse, yeoman, to Robert Mirfin of Thorcroft in £30. To keep covenants made in an indenture of bargain and sale of even date.

Robert Mirfin of Thorcroft, gentleman, to William Sailes of Brooke Howse, tanner. 3 acres and 3 roods of land in Laughton as follows:- in the Nabbs one acre and one rood now in the occupation of Richard Ward, one acre one rood in the Brecks or High Thorne Feild also in the occupation of Richard Ward, one acre in the Lepwellfeild in the occupation of William Sayles, and one rood in the same field in the occupation of widow Sheppard. In consideration of 3 acres and 3 roods surrendered by William Sayles to Robert Mirfin in the court of the manor of Laughton .

Court baron of Francis Foljambe, baronet. Manor of Slade Hooton. It was presented that John Seeton outside the court surrendered to Robert Mirfin of Thorcroft 2½ acres of land in the fields of, Hooton, Carr and Brookehouse comprising 1½ acres in the Whitecrosfield called le Haighgate, and ½ acre in the same field adjoining le Croft Rowes, and ½ acre in le Farrfield next to Tunwellhill. Robert Mirfin was admitted and paid a fine of 1s. 3d and did fealty.

1640 Deed of exchange: Robert Mirfin of Thorcroft, gentleman, to Thomas Seeton of Brookhowse, tanner. 4 lands in the Nabbs containing one acre now in the occupation of Thomas Seeton, one rood of land in the Breck now in the occupation of John Oliphant, acre on the hillside at the Crofts Head in the occupation of John Wood in exchange for 3 roods under Oslundhill and abutting on the Fallees, and 3 lands on the Doelittles and 4 abutting on to Thorcrofte Reynes altogether containing an acre.

1642 Feoffment: William Laughton of Thropon, gentleman, to Robert Mirfield of Thorcroft, gentleman. A close of pasture called le Leylounds containing about 7 acres in the parish of Laughton lying between the lands of the said Robert on the east, and a common way leading to Rotherham on the west, and a close called Little Lounds, and a close called Upper Pickles, and a close called Lower Pickles of about 5 acres with all appurtenances within Laughton , Slade Hooton, Carr and Brookhowse. Bond of even date. In £280.

1653Settlement :

William Booth of Fall Leyes in the parish of Laughton in le Morthinge, yeoman, to Richard Leadbetter of Crakemarsh (in the county of Stafford), yeoman, and Roger Rhodes of the Carre in Laughton , husbandman, in consideration of his affection to his wife Mary, sister of Richard Leadbetter. His mansion at Fall Leyes with all outbuildings, folds, gardens, etc., a croft adjoining on the east containing 1 acre, and a close now in the occupation of William Beckwith of Thyrcrofte, esquire, containing 11 acres and lately exchanged for other lands from Samuel Cutlyffe of Guildenwells, butcher. To the use of William and Mary for their lives and of the longer liver, and then to the use of their lawfully begotten heirs, with reversion to the right heirs of William. Counterpart of the same deed.

Letter of attorney:William Booth of Falleyes in Lawghton le Morthin, yeoman, makes Anthony Hatfeild of Lawghton, gentleman, his attorney to deliver seisin to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, of a close cabled Falleyes mentioned in a bargain and sale of even date.

Bond:William Booth of Falleyes, yeoman, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, in £200 to keep covenants expressed in an indenture of bargain and sale of even date between the same parties.

Feoffment:William Booth of Falleyes, yeoman, and Mary, his wife, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A close called Falleyes containing 11 acres.

Exemplification of fine: William Beckwith , esquire, plaintiff, and William Booth and Mary, his wife, deforciants. 11 acres of land in Laughton and Fallyes.

1656 Copy presentment: Court leet, great court baron and customary court of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton in le Morthinge, before James Lane, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Edward Gilberthorpe and Elizabeth his wife on 2nd June last surrendered 2 cottages with appurtenances in Brookhouse in the occupation of James Barley, and one acre arable land above Brookhowse called the Quarryacre to Robert Tutty, who was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

Copy presentment:Court leet, great court baron and customary court of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton in le Morthinge. It was presented that on 12th May, 1654 Robert Arthur had surrendered out of court a pasture close called the Fallleys of about 10 acres, 3 acres of meadow in 2 closes abutting on to Hooton Brooke, and 4 lands containing about 1 acre west of the Hall Flatt, to lease to William Misterton from 25th March last for a term of 21 years, paying £8 annually (in 2 portions on days specified). He was admitted on payment of a fine of 5s. and did fealty.

1657 Copy presentment: Court leet and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton in le Morthing. Before James Lane, gentleman, steward. It was presented, that on 17th April, 1657 Mary Leadbeater, widow, had surrendered ½ rood of pasture in a close called Drinckeabell Knowle in Laughton to Richard Leadbetter, her son. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

Copy presentment: Court leet and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton in le Morthing. It was presented that on 20th April, 1657 Robert Tutty had surrendered out of court 2 cottages in Bruckhouse, with a foldstead late in the occupation of James Barley and Robert Lasells, and 4 selions of arable land in Westhillfeild containing one acre between the lands of William Sailes on the west and the way that leads between the Carr and Bruckhouses on the east. To the use of Thomas Tutty , his son and Hanna, wife of Thomas for their natural lives and the life of the longer liver, and after their decease to the use of the lawfully begotten heirs of their bodies and in default of such issue then to the right heirs of Thomas Tutty for ever. Thomas was admitted tenant and paid a fine and did fealty.

Bond: John Creswicke of Wadworth, yeoman, son and heir of Edward Creswicke late of Stubbinge Closes in the parish of Carleton in Lindrick (in the county of Nottingham), yeoman, deceased, to William Boothe of Fauleys, yeoman, in £100 to perform covenants expressed in a deed of even date conveying to William Boothe a cottage in Gildenwelles.

1660 Acquittance: William Misterton to William Beckwith , of a customary rent of 13d a year paid formerly by the owner of Thurcroft.

Deed to lead to the uses of a fine: William Leek of Osberton (in the County of Nottingham), gentleman, and Mary, his wife, to William Beckwith of Thircroft, esquire, and Margaret his wife. Also parties to the deed are George Cam of Tuxford (in the county of Nottingham), gentleman, and Jane, his wife, William Laughton of Thropeham, gentleman, and Winifred, his wife, Francis Mitchell of Whiston, gentleman, and George Stringer of Whiston, gentleman. Of a cottage in Brookhouse in the occupation of John Mirfin, 2 closes called the Firths containing 56 acres, a close called the Great Steadfolds of 16 acres, a close called Little Steadfolds of 5 acres and 3 closes called Lepwellfeild of 15 acres and all other messuages and lands that are freehold in Laughton , Brookhouse, Slade Hooton and Carre that were mentioned in the will of Robert Mirfin the elder, gentleman, deceased; and also a capital messuage at East Markeham (in the county of Nottingham) with all the lands and closes appertaining (named) mentioned in the will of Robert Mirfin the younger. To the uses expressed in the deed in consideration of £1200.

Exemplification of fine: Francis Mitchell and George Stringer v. William Beckwith and Margaret, his wife, George Cam and Jane, his wife, William Laughton and Winifred, his wife and William Leek and Mary, his wife. Final Concord made 29th April, 1661. Exemplification 1st May, 1661.

1663 Copy presentment : View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before William Midwinter, steward. It was presented that Thomas Tuttey of Bruckhowse on 22nd October, 1662 surrendered 4 selions of arable land containing about 1 acre and called the Quarrell Acre in the Westhillfeild and newly enclosed, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d and did fealty.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . It was presented that on 21st May, 1662 William Booth surrendered 2 selions of land in the Carrfeild lying under Oasland Hill containing 1½ roods to the use of William Beckwith and his heirs in perpetuity. He was admitted tenant. Fine 1d.

1665Copy presentment View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before William Midwinter, gentleman, steward. It was presented that William Misterton had surrendered on 5th May, 1664 a closed called le Fall Leys containing 10 acres, on lease to William Beckwith , esquire, for a term of 11 years from 2nd February last. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

Copy surrender for a mortgage:View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before William Midwinter, gentleman, steward. William Laughton of Thropham, gentleman, and George Cam of Tuxford (in the county of Nottingham), gentleman, surrendered closes in Thropham as follows:- a close containing 12 acres called Hakershead, and a close containing 20 acres called Great Stubbinghill, to George Cam for a mortgage of £116 10s. to be repaid before 19th October, 1667

1666Lease; Anthony Eyre of Laughton , esquire, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. 30 acres of pasture called Laughton Wood now in the occupation of William, 2 acres of pasture lying in the Reynes and Reynesend within the new enclosure in Laughton . From the Purification of the B.V.M. last (2nd February) for the term of the natural life of William, his wife Mary, and of Nonas Parker, son of William Parker of the city of Westminster, doctor in physic, and of the longest liver of them. At a yearly rent of £8 2s. to be paid in two equal parts on specified days.

1667View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire Before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that since the last court William Laughton of Thrope, gentleman, and Edmund Laughton of Gainesburgh, in the county of Lincoln, gentleman, his son, had surrendered to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, 2 closes called Scattercroft in a place called Cawdwell Milne and a close called Smythyeardend containing altogether 3 acres within the manor of Laughton , and now in the occupation of Ellen Sayles, widow. William Beckwith was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d. and did fealty.

Conveyance (lease and release) William Laughton of Throphon, gentleman, and Edmund Laughton of Ganesbrough (in the county of Lincoln), gentleman, his son, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A close called the Ley Lounds containing 7 acres, a close called the Little Lounds, and 2 closes called Upper Pickles and Nether Pickles altogether containing 5 acres within Laughton , Slade Hooton, Carr and Broockhouse, occupied by Ellen Sayles, widow. For £105.

1670 Bond: John Misterton of Slade Hooton, yeoman, to Robert Mirfin junior of Slade Hooton, yeoman, in £40, to cause Anne, wife of John, to surrender in the court of the manor of Laughton all her claim in a close surrendered by John to Robert Mirfin on even date.

Copy presentment: View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that John Misterton and Anne, his wife, on the 28th January, 1666/1670 surrendered for a mortgage a close lately received from Gervaise Stacy abutting on to Hooton Brooke on the north and Laughton Feild on the south and containing 5 roods to Robert Mirfin junior of Slade Hooton. The mortgage of £20 to be repaid by 30th January, 1670/1671.

1673 View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, surrendered for the uses expressed in his will all his customary messuages, cottages, etc. with all appurtenances within the manor.

1673 1675 - View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Robert Arthur, customary tenant, had surrendered outside the court all his lands within the manor to the uses expressed in his will.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton . Before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Robert Mirfin, John Misterton and Anne his wife had surrendered a close abutting on to Hooton Brooke on the north, and the fields of Laughton on the south, and between 2 closes of Elizabeth Eyre on the east and west, and containing 5 roods to Thomas Wright for his life, and then to George Wright, son of James Wright, deceased. Thomas was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d.and did fealty. Bond to secure the above surrender. John Misterton of Slade Hooton, yeoman, to Thomas Wright of Caudwell Green Side, yeoman, in £50. 23rd February, 1674.

October, 1673 The National Archives hold details of the Will of Thomas Anlaby of Thurcroft. Date 23 October 1673. Son of John and Susan (Nee Beckwith) Anlaby

1675That William Beckwith of Thurcrofte, esquire, is a free holder and inhabitant within the honour of Tickhill and is free from toll.

Inspeximus of an order made in Michaelmas Term 1540 by the court of the duchy of Lancaster

The inhabitants of the Duchy of Lancaster to carry their own goods free of toll throughout the realm of England. Certified that the following live within the honour of Tickhill, part of the duchy of Lancaster: William Beckwith , esquire, John Hatfeild, gentleman, William Sayles, John Spencer, Nicholas Pearson, William Stacy, Thomas Boler, Jonathan Wood, Robert Steel, George Spencer, Richard Leadbeter, William Shaw, Nathaniel Clayton, Robert Mirfin, Samuel Misterton, John Misterton, Robert Seaton, Francis Ward, John Roebuck and Elias Hall.

1677 View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton . Before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. The jury presented that Thomas Wright, a customary tenant was seised in a close containing 1 acre and 1 rood when he died, since the last court. That George Wright, son of James Wright, is the nearest heir and is aged 15 years. He was admitted in payment of a fine and did fealty.

1678 View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow, of Laughton before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. Inquisition taken on the death of William Beckwith formerly of Thurcroft in the parish of Laughton , esquire. The jury present that William Beckwith had surrendered all his customary lands to the uses expressed in his will on 3rd or 23rd May, 1673. That William Beckwith had made a will dated 6th September, 1677 by which he bequeathed in trust to Thomas Mauliverer of Thurcroft, clerk, Nonus Parker of Thurcroft gentleman, and Charles Darwent of Rotherham, gentleman, an annual payment of 40 shillings out of a close called Tom Close in the parish of Laughton , containing 5 acres, lying next to le Nabbs Feild and now in the occupation of Elias Hall, to be paid at Pentecost and the feast of St. Martin in the winter (11th November) in two equal parts, starting on the first feast after the death of William Beckwith , which sum is to be paid to the schoolmaster of the grammar school of Laughton for his time, to his successors for ever. That he bequeathed to Nonus Parker an annual payment of £20 for his natural life to come from all the customary lands of William within the parish of Laughton and to be paid also in two equal parts at the same two feast days. That he bequeathed to Thomas Mauliverer, Nonus Parker and Charles Darwent and their heirs all his messuages and lands, both customary and freehold, in Laughton , subject to the payments mentioned, above and below. That they should pay his funeral expenses, the sum of £40 to Bernard Ellis, gentleman, nephew of William Beckwith if he be living, £1,000 to Nonus Parker if he be living, all of which to be paid from the sale of his personal estate, and the rents etc. from his lands to make up the sum. After these payments the residue of all the estate bequeathed to William Beckwith , his nephew, younger son of Matthew Beckwith in tail male. In default of male heirs, to Roger Beckwith , son of Arthur Beckwith , deceased, in tail male, with reversion to Matthew Beckwith and his heirs in perpetuity. The jury presented that William Beckwith was seised in customary lands of 48 acres and one rood paying 16s. 2d annual rent. And Thomas Mauliverer, Nonus Parker and Charles Darwent were admitted tenants and paid a fine and did fealty.

1677 Assignment of a lease: Thomas Maulyverer of Sprodbrough, clerk Nonus Parker of Thurcroft, gentleman, and Charles Darwent of Rotherham, gentleman, executors and trustees of the will of William Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire, deceased, to William Beckwith of York, gentleman, nephew of the said William. The remaining term of a lease by Anthony Eyre late of Laughton , esquire, deceased, to William Beckwith , deceased, on 14th December, 1666? of a piece of land called Laughton Wood containing 35 acres, and 2 acres of land in a new enclosure called the Reynes and Reynes End, paying £8 2s. yearly rent.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton . Before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Thomas Maulyverer, Nonus Parker, and Charles Darwent, executors and trustees of the will of William Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire, deceased, had surrendered on 3rd June last all the copyhold messuages and lands of the said William within the aforesaid manor to the use expressed in an indenture of even date between the said trustees and John Bromhead of Laughton .

1688 John Bromhead of Laughton , schoolmaster, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, gentleman. All the messuages and lands devised to William Beckwith by the will of his uncle, William Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire, deceased, in accordance with the trust set up by the will.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow Manor of Laughton before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that John Bromhead had surrendered all his customary messuages, lands etc. which were the inheritance of William Beckwith lately of Thurcroft, deceased, to the uses expressed in indentures of even date made between John Bromhead and William Beckwith of Thurcroft, gentleman.

1691 Matthew Hauxwell of Upper Dunsforth, yeoman, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A messuage in Well with 3 roods of arable land in the northfield abutting on to the street and called Towne End lands and one rood called Sandhill rood in the same field, one acre of arable land in Massomfield called Little Close, and 1½ acres in the same field called Hoolandrice, one rood in Benshaw field in a flatt called Lowpreste crofts, and one rood in the same field on a flatt called Robcross Butts, and 1 acre of meadow in Oxgang Ing, and a close of meadow called Hall Leas of about 3 acres, all in Well. For 5s. for the term of 1 year.

View frankpledge and great court baron of Elizabeth Eyre, widow. Manor of Laughton before Charles Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Barbara Arthur, widow, had surrendered a close called Fall Leyes now in the occupation of William Beckwith , esquire, to William Beckwith , on lease for 21 years from 25th March last, at an annual rent of £5 in 2 equal parts (on days specified). He was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d, and did fealty.

1695 Order for an assessment for Poor Rate: To the overseers of the Poor of Laughton , William Beckwith , esquire, John Laughton hatfield.htm"> Hatfield, esquire, Beniamin Laughton , Ferd. Jenkins, John Mirfin, John Seaton, Richard Leadbeter. Signed and sealed by Godfrey Copley, George Cooke, J. Bradshaw, and No. Parker.

1698John Mirfin of SladeHooton, gentleman, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, gentleman, in £200. That he will agree to the judgment to be made by John Bradshaw of Brampton , esquire, and Nonus Parker of New Park Hill, (Firbeck?) esquire, arbitrators in a dispute about ways in the common field of Brookhouse.

1699Copy presentment View of frankpledge and great court baron of Gervase Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that on 5th June last John Whalley had surrendered one messuage and one croft and garden appertaining to it in Brookehouse with all appurtenances to the use of himself for his life, and after his death to the use of his wife Anne, and after her death to the use of his lawfully begotten heirs with remainder to his right heirs. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d and did fealty.

1700Copy presentment View of frankpledge and great court baron of Gervase Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that on 6th November, 1699 Barbara Arthur, widow, and Benjamin, her son, had surrendered a closed called Fall Leyes of about 10 acres and now in the possession of William Beckwith , and 4 acres of land, and all other copyhold land which Robert Arthur deceased, had within the manor, to Richard Otter of Babworth (in the county of Nottingham), tanner. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

1700 Letters of attorney:John Arthur of the parish of St. James (in the county of Middlesex), gentleman, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, to receive admittance in the court of the manor of Laughton to the copyhold lands which Robert Arthur died possessed (lands specified).

1707 Francis Foljambe died seized of the manors of Aldwarke, Rawmarsh, Dalton, Thorp Hesley, Wadworth, Slade Hooton, Mexborough and Steeton etc. He was succeeded by his son Francis of Aldwarke.

1709 William Booth of Fawleys in the parish of Laughton , yeoman, and Mary, his wife, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. All the messuage wherein William Booth lives, an adjoining croft and a close called Fawleys now in the possession of widow Ingall with all appurtenances in Laughton . And William Booth, his wife covenant to levy a fine before the end of Hilary term next. For £115. Articles of agreement to make the above conveyance. 9th November, 1709.

1710 Between John Huntington, gentleman, and William Beckwith , esquire, plaintiffs and William Baichus and Jane, his wife, and William Booth and Mary, his wife, deforciants, 3 messuages, an orchard, 50 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, 50 acres pasture and common pasture with all appurtenances in the parishes of Tickhill and Laughton . £160 sterling.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of George Cooke , baronet, and Robert Fisher, esquire, Manor of Laughton . Before Robert Darwent, gentleman. It was presented that William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, since the last court had received from William Booth a messuage, a croft, and a close called le Fall Leys within the manor of Laughton . He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

William Beckwith the elder of Thurcroft, esquire, to William Beckwith the younger of the Inner Temple, London, gentleman, his son. The messuage called Fawleys House with an adjoining croft and a close called Fawleys of 8 acres in Laughton , lately belonging to William Booth and now to William Beckwith the elder. From the date of the deed for his natural life at a yearly rent of one peppercorn.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of George Cooke baronet and Robert Fisher, esquire, Manor of Laughton . Before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. 7th December, 1710. It was presented that Richard Otter, gentleman, on 27th June, 1710 had surrendered the close called Fall Leys containing about 10 acres and now in the occupation of William Beckwith and 4 acres of land formerly belonging to Robert Arthur, deceased, to William Beckwith . He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty. Receipt by Richard Otter for £69 9s. 8d. paid for the land in the above surrender. 29th June, 1710. Bond. Richard Otter to William Beckwith in £240 to secure him in the above land against any claim by Barbara Arthur of Peverall Thorp (in the county of Nottingham) widow, and her son Benjamin.

1713 View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton . Before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. The jury presented on oath that William Beckwith , esquire, had held 70½ acres of copyhold, freehold and socage land within the manor and had died seised of this land since the last court. William Beckwith , esquire, his son, is his heir and is aged about 25 years. He was admitted and did fealty.

1713 Copy pre-nuptial settlement: William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, John Woodifield of Fishburne (in the county of Durham), gentleman, and Elizabeth, his daughter, Edward Chaloner of Streatham Castle (in the county of Durham), esquire and John Wilson of Hallgarth Street in Durham, gentleman. Also parties are John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman, and Humphrey Arrowsmith of Shotton (in the county of Durham), gentleman. In consideration of the intended marriage between William Beckwith and Elizabeth Woodifield and of the settlement made by John Woodifield, William conveys Sleningford Hall with all its lands (described) in Ripon, a messuage called Whitehall in Kirklevington with all its lands, Pudding House in Aldbrough, a messuage in West Tanfield (all in Yorkshire) and all his free-hold lands in Thurcroft. To Edward Chaloner and John Wilson in trust to provide a life interest for himself, and a jointure for his intended wife, and then to descend in tail male, with provision for marriage portions for any daughters. John Woodifield conveys the manor of Trimdon (in the county of Durham), the advowson of the vicarage of Trimdon and all other ecclesiastical rights, and Trimdon Hall with all its lands. To the trustees to provide a life interest for himself, and then to descend in the same way as the Yorkshire estates above. Covenants to settle copyhold lands in Thurcroft etc. 18th January, 1714.

1714 Robert Seaton of Brookhouse, gentleman, and Sarah, his wife, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A close called Littlewood Close abutting on to Laughton Wood on the north and on to Wood Lane on the south and containing 1 acre and 3 roods, and various small pieces of land (described) all in Laughton . In exchange for a close called The Row in the occupation of John Hancock and containing 2 acres, and several other pieces of land (these are described together with 2 main ways). Deed further to the above exchange. Robert Seaton to William Beckwith . A coachway at the bottom of Westhill Field through the new enclosure. In consideration of the previous exchange and for 5s.

John Shemeld of Ganesbrough (in the county of Lincoln), apothecary, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. 2 closes in Laughton called the Crooked Flatts containing 11 acres and all the freehold lands and tenements of John Shemeld in Laughton . For £100 which is to be repaid with interest on 18th August next.

1715 View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre. Manor of Laughton before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that on 20th May, 1714 Richard Leadbeater of Handsworth, yeoman, and Ellen his wife, and John Leadbeater of Handsworth, yeoman, son and heir of Richard, had surrendered a rood of land in a close called Drinkabell Knowle at Carr with all appurtenances to John Syberry of Wickersley, yeoman. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 1d. and did fealty.

William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, and John Shemeld of Gainesborough (in the county of Lincoln), apothecary, to John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman. The mortgage in the previous deed as part of the marriage portion of Mary, sister of William, lately married to John Mirfin. Bond. John Shemeld of Ganesbrough, apothecary, to John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman. In £200 as security for the mortgage. 29th February 1716.

Robert Sayton of Brookhouse, gentleman, to John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman. 1½ roods of arable land in Carrfield in Underbrough (boundaries described) and 1 rood of land in the same field in Sourtree Gate Furlong (boundaries described) with a coachway through the newly enclosed part of West Hill Field. In exchange for 2 lands in West Hill Field upon West Hill Topp (boundaries described), containing ½ acre.

1716 Court baron and customary court of Anthony Eyre esquire, Manor of Laughton before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. William Beckwith , esquire, surrendered all his copyhold messuages and premises with all appurtenances etc. in Laughton to John Bromhead, gentleman. An action was begun John Whaley v. John Bromhead concerning all his copyhold messuages and premises in Laughton . Moses Peniston vouched to warranty. And John Whaley and John Broomhead released and quit-claimed the property and surrendered it to William Beckwith , and he was admitted.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that John Shemeld of Gainsborough in the county of Lincoln, apothecary, on the 29th February, 1715, surrendered a messuage with an orchard and croft containing 3 acres and now in the occupation of William Booth, a close called de le Butts Close containing 3 roods, an acre of land in Nabbsfeild, an acre of land in Leppwellfeild and an acre of land in Westfeild now also in the occupation of William Booth, and also a close called de le Nabbs Close containing 3 acres now in the occupation of John Hawley, and also a close lately enclosed outside le Highthornfeild containing 2 acres, and also a cottage now in the occupation of Anthony Revell. To John Mirfin of SladeHooton gentleman, and his heirs in perpetuity, on mortgage for £100, to be repaid before 21st January next.

1722 Anthony Eyre of Rampton (in the county of Nottingham), esquire, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A piece of land called Laughton Wood containing 129 acres and divided into several closes (named) and 2 acres of land in Doolittles Close at the Raynes End. For £64, and also in consideration that William Beckwith had surrendered to Anthony Eyre on even date 2 messuages and lands in Thropham in the parish of St. Johns and held of the manor of Laughton and two ½ acres in Scamming Feild and Eastfeild, and also that William Beckwith had conveyed to Anthony Eyre by lease and release of 15th and 16th October a close in Thropham called the FALLEYES of 4 acres. Letters of attorney. Anthony Eyre of Rampton, esquire, to appoint Thomas Thompson of Laughton his attorney for delivery of seisin of land in the previous deed. 16th October, 1722.

1723 John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman, and Mary, his wife, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, 2 lands in Carrfield on a furlong called Cathill (boundaries described) of ½ acre, and various small pieces of land (described) all in Laughton . In exchange for 6 lands lying together on the Over Hall Flatt in the Westhillfield of 1½ acres.
Settlement: Elizabeth Spencer of Bramley Grange, widow of Thomas Spencer, deceased, and William Spencer, esquire, their son, to John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, gentleman, and John Battie of Sheffield, gentleman. Bramley Grange with named closes, Flaunderwell Yate with named closes, a close in Darnall called Darnall Hall Meadow or Hunt Meadow, and a close in Attercliffe called the Mountney Field. Upon trust to the following uses:- Bramley Grange and closes with the property in Darnall and Attercliffe to the use of William Spencer, and the residue of the property to the use of Elizabeth Spencer for her life and then to the use of William Spencer.Sep 1726

1723 Copy of the will of Mary Shemeld of Ganesburgh (in the county of Lincoln), widow : She bequeaths to her children, John and Winifred, all the lands left to her by her husband to be divided in equal portions. And on the death of the wife of Mr. Woodhead of Woodsets, the estate in which she holds a life interest is to be divided, John to have the land in Laughton and Winifred the land in Wosperdale (Worsbroughdale). She bequeaths 1 guinea each to other children and grandchildren (named) and all her personal estate to her daughter, Elizabeth Barber who is to be sole executrix. Witnesses: Jos. Clutterbuck, Mary Pincher, Jos. Arnold, 21st May, 1727. Certified copy 4th June, 1733.

1723 Joseph Arnold, on behalf of John and Winifred Shemeld, with John Booth, tenant of a farm and land in Brookhouse. The lease to run for 3 years at £15 a year. Details of land to be ploughed, repairs to house and dovecote, trees to be felled, etc.

1730 Elizabeth Booth of Morton (in the county of Lincoln) widow, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. £5 a year from an annuity of £30 due to her by a settlement made by herself and her late husband, William Booth, and £5 a year due to her from the will of her late brother Matthew Beckwith , gentleman and younger brother of William. In consideration that the said William has paid debts of the said Elizabeth and will help her to educate her 3 sons. Bond. Elizabeth Booth to William Beckwith . In £40 to repay £205. 26th March, 1730.

View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton le Morthing. Before John Jenkins, gentleman, steward. The steward stated that on 10th February, 1729(1730) John Whaley of Brookhouse, yeoman, and Bridgett his wife, had surrendered a cottage in Brookehouse now occupied by John Gleadall with a garden, an orchard, and a croft, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. He was admitted on payment of a fine and did fealty.

1732 At Pontefract. Upon an appeal by William Beckwith , esquire, and John Hatfield, esquire, of Laughton le Morthen, it is ordered that William Beckwith 's assessment be reduced from £1 6s. 4d. to £1 3s. 7d. and John Hatfield's from 9s. 4d. to 7s. 6d. Also that Anthony Eyre, esquire, have his assessment reduced from 9s. 7d. to 8s. 11d.

1733 John Shemeld of London apothecary, (son of John Shemeld late of Ganesburgh in the county of Lincoln, apothecary, deceased) and John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, esquire, to William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. 2 closes in Brookhouse called the Crook Flatts and containing 11 acres (boundaries described). For £200. Draft copy of the release. Memorandum by W. Beckwith . That he was summoned to Laughton court on 20th October, 1737 about his purchase of Crookes Flatts and the steward said the land appeared to be freehold. As the jury asked for 'something to drink' he told them they might find him heir and gave them a crown each.

1733Copy of deed to lead to the uses of a fine: John Shemeld of Gainsborough in the county of Lincoln, apothecary, son and heir of John Shemeld, deceased, to William Laughton of Eastfield, gentleman, and Richard Corneford of Tickhill, dyer. A messuage at Bank End in Worsbrough Dale in the parish of Darfield, and 23 acres of land belonging to it, and 11 acres of land in Laughton in le Morthing. 9th March, 1699/1700. Fine made in Trinity Term, 1700.

1733 Copy of the will of John Shemeld of Gainsborough (in the county of Lincoln), apothecary He bequeaths all his lands to his wife, Mary, for her life and after her death to his two children John and Winifred as tenants in common. If they die without issue before his wife then all his estate to go to his wife absolutely. His debts to be paid, and all funeral expenses, and all personal estate to his wife who is to be sole executrix.

1734 The court leet, court baron, and customary court of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton in le Morthing. Before Thomas Hutton, gentleman, steward. James Wright, only son and heir of George Wright, deceased, sought admittance to Caldwell Close in Laughton , lately belonging to his father. He was admitted on payment of a fine of 5d. and did fealty.

1741 Mr. Beckwith and Edward Tailor to exchange lands. Edward Tailor to have the low end of George Robert's Close and as much field land in a flatt called the Duck Acre to make up the amount. Mr. Beckwith to receive a piece of land on Osland Hill and a little close called Party Close. Mr. Beckwith to pay 5 guineas to Edward Tailor's wife.

1743 Edward Booth of Gainsborough (in the county of Lincoln), barber and periwig maker, to Edward Beckwith of Feversham (in the county of Kent), esquire. In £100 to pay interest to his mother Elizabeth Booth (now Elizabeth Smith) on £50 lent to him to set up business out of £100 bequeathed to his mother under his uncle's will.

1760 Copy will of William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire He bequeaths, in addition to the sums due to them under his marriage settlement, £75 to his son, William, and £1000 to his son John, now in the West Indies with his regiment, both sums to be raised out of his personal estate. A large bible and book of common prayer and the desk they are kept in to be preserved as an heirloom for the use of the family. £50 to his wife, and gifts of plate, linen etc. £10 to buy coals for the poor of Laughton the winter after his decease. Bequests to servants. The residue to his eldest son Woodifield Beckwith , who is to be sole executor. 29th December, 1759. Proved 26th April, 1760.

1762 Court leet and great court baron and customary court of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton le Morthen. Before Salmon Ashton, gentleman, steward. It was presented that William Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire, had died 2 years ago seized of a copyhold close called Coldwele Close containing 5 roods (boundaries described) and that Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, is his son and heir. He paid a fine and did fealty and was admitted.

Edward Booth to Woodifield Beckwith , esquire, to pay £20 with interest.

1762 Benjamin Smith of Birmingham, ironmonger, Mary Mirfin and Elizabeth Smith, both of Rotherham, widows, to John Parsonon of Brookhouse, tanner. In £200 as security for a loan of £100. 5th May, 1767. Assignment of the above bond. John Parsonon to Elizabeth Smith. In consideration of £106 14s. 8d (principal and interest).

1767 Act for dividing and inclosing the several open fields, arable lands, and waste grounds, within the several manors and lordships of Laughton-en-le-Morthen, Slade-Hooton, and Hooton- Slade, in the parish of Laughton-en-le-Morthen

1817 Attested copy of deed to make a tenant and lead to a recovery Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, to Henry Wilmot of Bloomsbury Square (in the county of Middlesex), esquire, and John Pearson of Rotherham, surgeon. Conveys the capital messuage at Thurcroft with its gardens, etc., and messuages and lands in Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Sleningford, Albrough, Kirklevington and West Tanfield (named and described) for the purpose of suffering a recovery. 1st and 2nd October, 1767. Attested copy of recovery. John Pearson v. Henry Wilmot. Woodifield Beckwith vouched to warranty. 28th November, 1767. Copies made 7th October, 1817.

1768 John Roebuck of Aughton in the Clay (in the county of Lincoln), gentleman, and Ann, his wife, to Woodyfield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. Also parties Ann Roebuck, now of Barnsley, mother of John and widow of Nathaniel Roebuck, late of Carr, yeoman, and Samuel Sikes of Aston, gentleman, and William Mirfin of Slade Hooton, esquire. A messuage at the south end of Carr Green in Carr, 3 closes called the Craggs and 2 little Normanstone closes containing 6 acres, and also 2 closes called Drinkable Knowle, containing 12 acres, and 1 close called the Carr or Carrhouse Close containing 5 acres, with all appurtenances (boundaries described). For £1820 (£761 7s. to John Roebuck and the remainder to Samuel Sikes who holds a mortgage on the property). Deed of covenants relating to above. 21st May, 1768.

1771 Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, to Rev. John Robinson of Seaham (in the county of Durham), M.A. and William Arrowsmith of Trimdon (in the county of Durham), gentleman. Also parties Richard Wright of Sedgefield (in the county of Durham), esquire, Christopher Robinson of Easington (in the county of Durham), gentleman, and Dorothy Robinson, his daughter, spinster. In consideration of the intended marriage between Woodifield Beckwith and Dorothy and for the £500 and £700 to be her marriage portion. Settles the capital messuage called Sleningford or Skirneck Hall with all lands, a messuage and lands at Mickley, a messuage called Musterfield House and lands, Puddings House and lands near Albrough, a messuage and lands in East Tanfield (all in the county of York) and the capital messuage called Trimdon Hall (in the county of Durham) with all its lands etc. To the use of Woodifield Beckwith for his life and then to John Robinson and William Arrowsmith on trust, with a jointure for Dorothy, to descend in tail male, or in default of male issue then to the daughters of the marriage as tenants in common, with remainder to the right heirs of Woodifield Beckwith . Covenants to surrender copyhold messuages and lands in Thinford in the township of Cornforth in the manor of Bishop Middleham (in the county of Durham).

1772 Mary Mirfin of Rotherham, widow of John Mirfin of Slade Hooton, esquire, and William Mirfin of Slade Hooton, esquire, her son, to Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. A newly enclosed piece of land on Laughton Common of 15 acres 30 perches lying near Horse Pool or Outgang (boundaries described). For £350. Bond in £700 to perform covenants. 30th January, 1772. Final concords (a pair). Woodifield Beckwith , esquire, v. William Mirfin, esquire, 7 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow and 7 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Laughton . For £60. 21st January, 1772.

Court baron and customary court of Richard, Earl of Scarborough, Manor of Slade Hooton. Before George Broadrick, gentleman, steward. It was presented that on 3rd May, 1769, John Halle of Hardwicke in the parish of Toadwick, farmer, surrendered a cottage at Caudell Green with all lands and appurtenances to Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire. He paid a fine of 6d. and did fealty and was admitted.

1817 Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, and Dorothy, his wife, with Rev. John Robinson of Seaham (in the County of Durham) and William Arrowsmith, late of Trimdon and now of Fishburn (both in the county of Durham), gentleman. Refers to a deed of 1st and 2nd October 1767 to make a tenant, and to the marriage settlement of 28th and 29th May, 1771, and states exactly which of the estates are to suffer a recovery. 23rd February, 1776. Copy made 7th October, 1817.

1776 Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, and Henry Wilmot of Bloomsbury Square (in the county of Middlesex), esquire to William Barton Borwick of Gray's Inn, gentleman. Thurcroft Hall with all its lands, Slenningford Hall and its lands in Ripon, and messuages and lands in Kirklevington, Albrough, West Tanfield for the purpose of suffering a recovery. Attested copy of recovery. Richard Wright v. William Barton Borwick. Woodifield Beckwith vouched to warranty. 20th May, 1776.

1817 John Beckwith , esquire, to Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, his elder brother. For £625 due under their father's marriage settlement, £325 under their father's will, £2,000 under their mother's will, and a debt of £800, with interest amounting in all to £4016 11s. 1d. 16th July, 1776 Copy made 7th October, 1817.

1817 Copy of will of Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire.Bequeaths to trustees the manor of Trimdon with the advowson and his messuages and lands in the same parish, all messuages and lands in Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Carr, Laughton -en-le-Morthen, and Kirklevington, all lands in Fishburn and Cornforth in the parish of Sedgefield (in the county of Durham) except ing lands and tithes comprised in his marriage settlement, on trusts which are stated to provide for his wife and children. Bequeaths tithes of the parishes of Ripon and West Tanfield to trustees on stated trusts. His wife Dorothy to be executrix. 10th August, 1776, proved 5th June, 1780. Attested copy of release. Richard Wright of Sedgefield, esquire, to George Robinson late of Easington, but now of Sunniside near Sunderland, gentleman, and James, his brother, gentleman (all places in the county of Durham). Desiring to withdraw as a trustee under the above will, he releases to the remaining trustees all the property in trust mentioned in the will 20th April, 1780. Copy made 7th October, 1817.

1777 Deed of exchange: Anthony St. Leger of Parkhill in the parish of Furbeck, esquire, to Woodifield Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, 2 closes in Laughton containing 10 acres 3 roods 17 perches called The Greens (boundaries described). For 2 closes in Laughton containing 13 acres 2 roods 11 perches called the Crooked Flatts (boundaries described)

1780 George Robinson late of Easington (in the county of Durham), but now of Sunderland, gentleman, (a trustee named in the will of Woodifield Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire, deceased) to Robert Wright of North Anston, gentleman. 3 closes at Carr, containing 17 acres and called Drinkable Knowle and Carr or Carrhouse Close for £1200. Deed further to the above describing in detail the copyhold lands surrendered for the mortgage as follows:- Reynolds Dyke Close of 7 acres, Hollinghurst of 5 acres, Newallbrooke of 3 acres, a close of 4 acres 2 roods, Narrow Close of 2 acres, Mire Ing of ½ acre, Croft Row Closes of 5 acres, 10 acres in Carrfield, 10 acres in Slade Hooton field, 10 acres in Brookehousefield, Little Normanstone Close of 2 acres, Normanstone Closes of 10 acres and Cragg Close. 1st June, 1780

1781 Court baron and customary court of Richard, Earl of Scarborough, Manor of Slade Hooton. Before George Broadrick, gentleman, steward. It was presented that Woodifield Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire had died seised of a cottage at Caudell Green and that William Beckwith , esquire, is his eldest son and heir. He paid a fine of 6d and did fealty and was admitted.

1794 Copy of pre-nuptial settlement: William Beckwith of Thurcroft, esquire, Caroline Nesham of Houghton-le-Spring (in the county of Durham), spinster, John Douthwaite Nesham of Houghton-le-Spring, esquire, her brother and John Goodchild the younger, of Bishop Wearmouth (in the county of Durham), esquire. Also parties are Mary Nesham, sister of Caroline, and John Carr of Ryhope (in the county of Durham) with Jane, his wife, also sister of Caroline, and George Robinson late of Easington but now of Hendon Lodge (in the county of Durham), esquire. In consideration of the intended marriage between William Beckwith and Caroline, and of her marriage portion of £500 together with her share of her father's estate. Settles the estates and provides for a jointure for Caroline and for portions for any younger children of the marriage.

1799 George Johnson of Timperley (in the county of Lancaster), esquire, and Rev. Croxton Johnson, his son, rector of Wilmslow (in the same county) and Ralph Peters of Platt Bridge (in the same county), esquire, to Thomas White of Manchester, doctor of physic, and Robert Richmond of Liverpool, gentleman; in consideration of the intended marriage between Croxton Johnson and Frances Houghton Peters. The rights and interest of Frances to properties in Liverpool, part of the estate of her uncle, Bertie Entwistle, together with £1,000 are conveyed to the trustees to provide a life interest for the parties of the marriage and then for the issue of the marriage. In consideration of the marriage and also of the marriage portion of Frances, George Johnson conveys to the trustees Timperley Hall with all its lands and messuages, common rights on Timperley Moss, and all his property to provide a life interest for himself, and then for his son, and then to provide for the issue of the marriage. 3rd and 4th March, 1788. Attested copy of deeds appointing new trustees. 25th and 26th March, 1799.

1800 Robert Wright of Thropeham, gentleman, and George Wright of North Anston, gentleman (sons and executors of Robert Wright late of North Anston, gentleman, deceased) to William Beckwith of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, only son of Woodifield Beckwith late of Thurcroft, esquire. For £1200 and interest.

1813 William Beckwith late of Thurcroft and now of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, to John Dunn of High Cocken (in the same county), gentleman. Also parties are George Robinson, surviving trustee of the will of Woodifield Beckwith , and William Shields and Richard Shields. An annuity of £420 for the life of William Beckwith out of the capital messuage called Thurcroft and 13 closes of land containing 200 acres, and all other messuages and lands of William in Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Carr and Laughton , upon trusts, and with provision for re-purchase. For £2,860. Recites main provisions of the will of Woodifield Beckwith .

William Beckwith late of Thurcroft and now of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, to William Williams of Durham, gentleman. Also parties are George Robinson, William Shields and Richard Shields. An annuity of £70 for the life of William Beckwith out of two farms in Brookhouse and Carr containing 112 acres 3 roods 24 perches and 83 acres respectively, upon trusts and with provision for re-purchase. For £460.

1816 William Beckwith late of Thurcroft and now of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, to John Dunn of High Cocken (in the same county), gentleman. Also parties are William Shields and Richard Shields. An annuity of £75 for the life of William Beckwith out of the lands in Thurcroft etc. already charged with an annuity of £420, upon trusts, and with provision for repurchase. For £500. Deed of even date appointing trustees.

1817 William Beckwith late of Thurcroft and now of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, to John Dunn of High Cocken (in the county of Durham), gentleman. Also parties are William Shields and Richard Shields both of Durham, merchants. An annuity of £300 for the life of William Beckwith out of lands at Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Carr and Laughton in the occupation of Thomas Butler, esquire, and others (listed), upon trusts, and with provision for re-purchase. For £2,000. Deeds of 1813 and 1816 selling annuities are recited.

Attested copy of exemplification of recovery:George Robinson, esquire, v. Tinmouth Dixon of 40 messuages, 700 acres of land, meadow, and pasture, 50 acres of wood and common and all appurtenances in Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Carr, Laughton -on-le-Morthen and Kirklevington. William Beckwith the younger, esquire vouched to warranty. Exemplification made 25th June, 1817. Copy made 4th October, 1817.

William Beckwith the elder late of Thurcroft but now of Herrington (in the county of Durham), esquire, and William Beckwith the younger, his son, to Ralph Peters of Platt Bridge (near Wigan in the county of Lancaster), esquire, Thomas Tipping of Fulshaw (near Wilmslow in the county of Chester), esquire, John Burton and Samuel Stocks both of Manchester, merchants. Also parties are George Robinson formerly of Easington but now of Hendon Lodge (in the County of Durham), esquire, John Dunn of High Cocken (in the county of Durham), gentleman, William Williams of Durham, gentleman, William Shields and Richard Shields, both of Durham, merchants. Conveys the capital messuage called Thurcroft with all its outbuildings etc. and all the lands appertaining to it containing 205 acres, lately in the occupation of Hart Sitwell, esquire, deceased and now occupied by Thomas Butler, esquire; the messuages and lands Brookhouse, Carr, and Laughton occupied by Thomas Parker and containing about 190 acres; the messuage and lands in the same places occupied by Thomas Mottram and called the New Orchard and containing about 94 acres; the messuages and lands in the same place in the several occupations of William, Nathaniel Inman and others; the messuages and lands called the Carr Farm, occupied by John Parsonson and containing about 104 acres; the messuages and lands containing about 81 acres occupied by Robert Kneeves. For a mortgage of £10,000 at 5 per cent interest per annum. The deed recites earlier deeds of 1813, 1816 and 1817 to provide annuities out of the same estate, and deeds of 1817 to lead to a recovery.

Deed of assignment. John Gregson and Robert Burrell both of Durham, gentlemen, and Martin Dunn of the same, merchant and alderman, to Oswald Milne of Manchester, merchant and trustee of Ralph Peters, Thomas Tipping, John Burton and Samuel Stocks who are also parties together with William Beckwith the elder and William Beckwith the younger, George Robinson and John Dunn. 4th October, 1817.
Deed appointing a receiver. William Beckwith the elder and William Beckwith the younger, (the mortgagees being parties also) appoint Joseph Wheatley of Rotherham, gentleman, to receive the rents and profits of the estates. 4th October, 1817.

1824 Thurcroft Estate For Sale by Action

1833 Thurcroft Estate For Sale by Action

1841 Ralph Peters, late of Platt Bridge but now of Southport (both in the county of Lancaster) esquire, Thomas Tipping, late of Fulshaw (in the county of Cheshire) but now of Davenport Hall (in the same county), esquire, John Burton of Manchester, merchant, and Samuel Stocks late of Manchester but now of Wakefield, merchant, to Frances Houghton Johnson of Knutsford (in the county of Cheshire), widow of Rev. Croxton Johnson, and Croxton Johnson of Knutsford, esquire. Also parties are the other surviving children of Frances. Assigns a mortgage of Thurcroft Hall and lands in Thurcroft, Brookhouse, Carr and Laughton made 3rd and 4th October, 1811, together with various other mortgages on property in Lancashire and Cheshire. 24th December, 1827.

1829 John Beckwith at present of Liverpool, merchant, (shortly bound on a voyage to the East Indies) to John Cropper the younger of Liverpool, merchant. All his rights and interest under the will of his grandfather and the marriage settlement of his father. For £200.

1838 William Robinson of the Custom House at Sunderland near the sea (in the county of Durham), esquire, son of George Robinson, deceased, a trustee of the will of Woodifield Beckwith , appoints Timothy Dunwell of Willsick near Tickhill, gentleman, to appear as his attorney in the court baron and customary court of Henrietta, countess of Scarborough, at Slade Hooton and take admittance to the copyhold lands formerly of Woodifield Beckwith .

1841 William Fretwell Hoyle of Rotherham, gentleman, steward of the manor of Laughton on-le-Morthen, appoints Abraham Story, John Ward, and Graville Leveson Gower Ward, all of Durham, gentlemen, to be his deputies to take surrender from William Beckwith of Yetholm Hall (in the county of Roxburgh), esquire, and from William Beckwith the younger, late of Trimdon House but now of Silksworth (in the county of Durham) a lieutenant colonel of infantry. All their copyhold lands in the manor of Laughton to John Drabwell, late of Conisborough but now of Thurcroft Hall, esquire.
A similar appointment by Henry Owen of Worksop (in the county of Nottingham), gentleman, steward of the manor of Slade Hooton of Henrietta, dowager countess of Scarborough, , to Abraham Story for the same purpose. 23rd January, 1841.
A similar appointment by Henry Owen, steward of the manor of Slade Hooton of the Earl of Scarborough, , to Abraham Story for the same purpose. 23rd January, 1841.

1846 Agreement for lease: Harriet Drabwell of Thurcroft Hall, widow, to Richard Wheen of Sheffield, yeoman. To lease lands in attached schedule in Thurcroft. At a yearly rent of £370 for one year and then from year to year.

1859 Counterpart for lease: Harriet Drabwell of Bawtry, widow, to Charles Frederick Younge of Thurcroft Hall, esquire. The messuage called Thurcroft Hall with all its outbuilding and gardens etc., the close called The Park containing about 9 acres, and another small piece of ground, with all rights of hunting and preserving game etc. over the whole Thurcroft estate. For a term of 10 years and 3 months from 25th March, 1859 at a yearly rent of £100.

1846 Agreement for lease: Harriet Drabwell of Bawtry, widow, to John Neep of Oldcoates (in the county of Nottingham), farmer. To let New Orchard Farm in Laughton of about 87 acres. For one year and then from year to year at a yearly rent of £110.

Notes: ¹ Thomas Rawood - there was a Thomas Rawood in Arnold, Nottingham in the late 1500s.

² Henry Cundel was the last abbot of Roche, who surrendered on the 23d June 1539.

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