Darvills Hill Farm Deeds, modern parlance

DARVILLS HILL FARM  

10^th JULY 1731    MORTGAGE.  Mr EDWARD STONE, Mortgagee, to JOHN DARViLL Mortgagor for £100

Mortgage taken out by John Darvill Jnr. of Saunderton, yeoman, son and heir of John Darvill, Snr. late of Darvills Hill, yeoman dec’d  with Edward Stone of the city of Oxford, clerk in Holy Orders, for £100. See Edward Stone (The Aspirin Man)

SCHEDULE

For the property where John Darvill Snr dwelt at Darvills Hill and the adjoining close of arable land containing twelve acres called ‘Welches’, and a close containing four acres known as Home Croft.                                                                                                                                       29^th APRIL 1735.    SURRENDER and ADMITTANCE to the MANOR of PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Henry Franklin of little Marlow, yeoman sold his Manorial lease to Thomas Cartwright, papermaker, who was then admitted to the Manor

Henry Franklin of Little Marlow, yeoman, surrendered his lease to the Manor

SCHEDULE

The cottage in which Jonathan Bristow the Younger now dwells, at Darvills Hill.   Also that piece of ground as it now remains, adjoining the cottage on the west, of half an acre (except liberty for Henry Franklin and his heirs to fetch water at the pond together with the privilege of placing a ladder on the other side for gathering cherries) to Jonathan Bristow the Younger.

The Manor admits Jonathan Bristow as sub tenant to the premises.

The annual rent of one shilling is duly paid

Thomas Cartwright, papermaker surrendered his Manor lease to Daniel Lacey

12^th MAY 1739

Jonathan Bristow of Darvills Hill, Sawyer, sold for £7-7s-0d to Daniel Lacey of Speen, the sub-lease of the cottage and adjoining acres of ground at Darvills Hill.

9^th MAY 1739.   ADMITTANCE to the MANOR.

Daniel Lacey is admitted sub-tenant to the cottage and adjoining land.

9^th APRIL 1740.   SURRENDER and ADMITTANCE to the MANOR

ALL that farm house, wherein Jonathan Bristow lately dwelt at Darvills Hill.  Also all those several closes of land belonging to the farm house, containing about twenty acres, to John Hawes of Chepping Wycombe, by the yearly rent of 9 shillings and 6 pence paid and is admitted tenant.

19^th May 1763.   THOMAS PLAISTOWE TAKES OVER THE MORTGAGE FROM EDWARD STONE

between Edward Stone of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, clerk in holy orders and Thomas Plaistowe of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, gentleman.   There is now due to Edward Stone for principal, interest and costs on the security, the full sum of one hundred and forty pounds and fifteen shillings, which is agreed to be paid by Thomas Plaistowe, mortgagee

SCHEDULE

The messuage, closes and parcels of land of the recited mortgage.   Subject to such redemption as the same premises are liable to be on payment by the heirs of John Darvill, since deceased.                                                                                                

21^st May 1777   SURRENDER and ADMITTANCE to the MANOR

John Hawes of Chepping Wycombe, gentleman surrendered to Buckle Hawes of Great Marlow, draper, the son of John Hawes the farmhouse, with arable lands and pasture ground, commonly called Darvills Hill Farm containing 20 acres, the sub-tenant being Leaky Janes   Buckle Hawes duly admitted tenant of the Manor.

21^st NOVEMBER 1791    LEASE   MR WILLIAM DARVILL to MRS CATHERINE ALLNUTT

William Darvill of Saunderton, farmer, son and heir of William Darvill, the elder, of Saunderton, yeoman, dec’d and  grandson, of the late John Darvill of Darvills Hill, yeoman, dec’d, leased to Catherine Allnutt of Darvills Hill, widow, heretofore Catherine Newell, widow, a daughter and also a legatee, of the late John Darvill of Darvills Hill, for one year for the sum of 5 shillings

SCHEDULE

The property at Darvills Hill where John Darvill formerly dwelt and where Catherine Allnutt now dwells, together with the orchard and plots adjoining.   Also the close of arable land adjoining to the orchard, known by the name of the Stone Croft containing four acres.   To have and to hold by Catherine Allnutt for the term of one year, yielding at the end of the term to William Darvill the rent of one peppercorn (if the same shall be demanded).   To the intent and purpose that by virtue of these present and by force of the statute made for transforming into possession, Catherine Allnutt may be in the actual possession of the premises so he may be thereby enabled to grant a release to her.

Note by Joan West       Catherine Allnutt could not take full possession of Darvills Hill Farm until long standing legal situations had been understood.   Robert Stratfold Collet, solicitor, was engaged to sort it out.    The final conclusions are listed below.   For the full report go to ‘Darvills Hill Farm. Deeds’

22^nd NOVEMBER 1791       Mr WILLIAM DARVILL and Mr ROBERT STRATFOLD COLLET and OTHERS to MRS CATHERINE ALLNUTT.    RELEASE and ASSIGNMENT in TRUST to attend the Inheritance of a messuage and land at DARVILL’S HILL.

ROBERT STRATFOLD COLLET.   PAYMENT of FEES

RECEIVED the day and year first within written of and from the within named Samuel Joynson the sum of £180 being the full consideration money to be paid to me.

as witness my hand   £180-0s-0d       ROBERT S. COLLET

RECEIVED the day and year first within written of and from the within named CATHERINE ALLNUTT the sum of £104-18s-0d being the full consideration money to be paid by her to me as witness my hand   £104-18s-0d     ROBERT S. COLLET

SEALED and DELIVERED by HENRY DEERING and ELIZABETH his wife being first duly witnessed in the presence of us.  Brent Spencer    Wm. J. Taylor               SEALED and DELIVERED by CATHERINE ALLNUTT in the presence of us.  Thomas Saunders    Robt. Nash

SEALED and DELIVERED by ROBERT STRATFOLD COLLET, WILLIAM DARVELL, SAMUEL JOYNSON and EDMUND NEIGHBOUR in the presence of                       Joseph Dancer    Robt. Nash

11^th OCTOBER 1804   ADMISSION to the MANOR of Richard Healey Hawes Steel, willed to him by his father Buckle Hawes, gentleman of Great Marlow.

SCHEDULE

Tenancy of Darvills Hill Farm, 20 acres, for the annual rent of nine shillings and six pence.   Sub-tenant, Leaky Janes

1^st & 2^nd DECEMBER 1804.  LEASE & RELEASE of SPEEN FARM

Richard Healey Hawes, Tenant of the Manor lease and Release to enable the Purchase of the tenancy of land to Thomas Dell Snr. of Speen Farm.

11^th   OCTOBER 1804   ADMISSION to the MANOR of Thomas Dell the Younger

SCHEDULE

The close of land, formerly arable, but now of meadow, called ‘The Croft’ at Darvills Hill being 1 and half acres, formerly in the tenure of William Floyd

3^rd JUNE 1816    ADMISSION to the MANOR of Thomas Dell Jnr as tenant

SCHEDULE

Darvills Hill Farm.

1817     ADMISSION to the   MANOR of Thomas Dell the Younger as tenant

The leasehold cottage at Darvills Hill where Diana Buckingham formerly dwelt, now in the occupation of Jacob Dell, with close or orchard adjoining containing two acres

21^st AUGUST 1826   LEASE for a year.  Mr WILLIAM DARViLL to Mr EDWARD ANDERSON

21^st  August 1826 William Darvill of Bledlow, farmer sold to Edward Anderson of Darvills Hill for five shillings  the property known as Darvills Hill Farm, where John Darvill dwelt, then Katherine Allcott, now occupied by Edward Anderson.   To have and to hold for 1 peppercorn for 1 year on the last day of the said term to the intent of transferring the possession to Edward Anderson.

SCHEDULE

Darvills Hill Farm, plus orchards and plots adjoining, also the close of arable land adjacent to the orchard called Home Croft, of 4 acres.

22^nd AUGUST 1826.    MR WILLIAM DARVILL to MR EDWARD ANDERSON

RELEASE of a MESSUAGE, ORCHARD and CLOSE of ARABLE LAND at DARViLLS HILL

22^ndAugust 1826 between William Darvill of Bledlow in the county of Bucks. farmer and Edward Anderson of Darvills Hill, baker.

NOTE.   Katherine Allcott, late of Darvills Hill, widow, bequeathed to William Darvill of Saunderton, farmer, all her estate whatsoever and wheresoever.

Edward Anderson had contracted with William Darvill for the absolute purchase of the Manor lease of the messuage lands and hereditaments hereinafter described at the price or sum of five hundred pounds.

SCHEDULE

The property where John Darvell  formerly dwelt then Katherine Allcott and now in the occupation Edward Anderson at Darvills Hill together with the orchard and plots adjoining.  Also the close of arable land called ‘Welches’ adjacent to the orchard called “Home Croft” containing 4 acres.

29^th JUNE 1831     MORTGAGE taken by THOMAS DELL Jnr of SPEEN FARM from THOMAS BROWN MORTGAGEE

Thomas Brown was accepted by the Manor of Princes Risborough as mortgagee owner of all the estate of Thomas Dell for six hundred pounds with 5 per cent interest on Darvills Hill Farm                                                                                                        

29^th DECEMBER 1832    MORTGAGE RENEWED.  THOMAS DELL mortgagor and THOMAS BROWN mortgagee

29^th December 1832.   The mortgage, first taken out on 29^th June 1832 is renewed, being £600 with interest of 5 per cent per annum on Darvills Hill Farm

29^th DECEMBER 1832.   FURTHER MORTGAGE taken with THOMAS BROWN by THOMAS DELL of SPEEN FARM

The sum of one thousand two hundred pounds at 5 per cent per annum.

9^th JUNE 1836.    DOCUMENT for RECOVERY & ENFORCING MORTGAGES

Mortgages and bonds of Thomas Dell Jnr. of Speen Farm, Lacey Green Farm, Darvills Hill Farm, a cottage and land at Darvills Hill and 4 properties at Up Green, Lacey Green are all foreclosed.   Thomas Dell Jnr's property put into receivership

29^th SEPTEMBER 1837    AUCTION    by MORTGAGEE of THOMAS DELL under POWER of the COURT.

DARVILLS HILL FARM

Edward Anderson, tenant of Darvills Hill, Farm, purchased for £580, the Manor copyhold estate called Darvills Hill Farm comprising 20 acres of rich arable, meadow and orchard land, adjoining Speen Farm, now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Dell Jnr.

SCHEDULE

Middle Close, 3 acres 2r.24 p arable & 2 acres meadow;     Barley Field, 4 acres 3r.7p arable & 1 acre meadow; Lane Close, 3 acres 3r.28p arable; Coppice 3 acres; Orchard, 1 acre.

31^st JULY 1838     POST AUCTION CONVEYANCE for the TITLE of MANOR COPYHOLD PREMISES

31^st July 1838   This Indenture made Between Thomas Dell, late of Speen Farm, yeoman, Sir William Lawrence Young, Bart. of North Dean in the parish of Hughenden and Edward Anderson of Darvills Hill, yeoman.

Thomas Dell being seized of the copyhold premises here described: ---

SCHEDULE

LOT 1.    Purchased by Edward Anderson for £580 – 1s – 4d.

Several pieces of arable or meadow land known by the names of Middle Close, Barley Field, Lane Close, Coppice and The Orchard and called Darvills Hill Farm, and held of the said Manor containing by estimation 20 acres, which were formerly in the tenancy of Joseph Williams, but now for many years past in the tenure of  Thomas Dell or his under-tenants.

LOT 2.   Speen Farm.  Purchased by Sir William Lawrence Young, Bart.

LOT 3.  Lacey Green Farm.   Charles Brown purchased, but the deal fell through.

Lot 4.   4 Cottages and meadow at Up Green.   Purchased by Joshua Dell, son of Thomas Dell

THE DEEDS

The documents specified in the schedule of the auction sale relate to the title and premises of all the lots to be sold.  The deeds to be held by the purchaser of the property of the highest value, which person was Sir William Lawrence Young, Bart.

THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that in pursuance of that condition Sir William Lawrence Young, Bart, and his assigns produce to Edward Anderson and his assigns, the deeds as occasion shall require   At request and costs of Edward Anderson or assigns, furnish true copies of the said deeds and such copies to be attested if required

16^th MARCH 1839      SURRENDER of THOMAS DELL to EDWARD ANDERSON

SCHEDULE OF COPYHOLD PROPERTIES SURRENDERED with one CONDITION

THE CONDITION   Ernest Anderson paid £580-1-4d for these properties at auction.   £260 due to Thomas Dell for rent.

16^th March 1839.   In the Manor Court of Princes Risborough, Thomas Dell, yeoman, tenant of the Manor and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and sixty pounds paid to him by Edward Anderson, yeoman of Darvills Hill, his tenant, surrendered the two copyhold cottages and gardens, formerly one farmhouse known as Darvills Hill Farm, which said two cottages were formerly in the several tenure of Joseph Williams and now for many years past in the tenure of Thomas Dell or his under tenants.   And to which said cottages with other land containing 20 acres lately sold and surrendered to the said Edward Anderson, by the said Thomas Dell.

ALSO the copyhold cottage, standing at Darvills Hill, wherein Diana Buckingham formerly dwelt, but of late by Jacob Dell.    Also the close or orchard adjoining, containing two acres, now occupied by Thomas Dell.

ALSO the close of land, formerly arable but now meadow called The Croft at Darvills Hill being one acre and a half, formerly in the tenure of William Floyd but now of Thomas Dell.

 1^st APRIL 1859    MORTGAGE of EDWARD ANDERSON on DARVILLS HILL FARM

1^st April 1859.   Mortgage between John Somes, mortgagee and Edward Anderson, mortgagor, for £300 on Darvills Hill Farm.

10^th January 1865.  Mortgage money repaid by Edward Anderson to John Somes

1^st JUNE 1859      COPY DEED of ENFRANCHISEMENT.  by the LORD of the MANOR of PRINCES RISBOROUGH to MR JOHN LACEY

This Indenture made 1^st June 1859  between James Cuddon Esquire of Wimpole Street Cavendish Square, Middlesex, Lord of the Manor of Princes Risborough and John Lacey of Speen, chairmaker and James Stratton of Princes Risborough, gentleman.

John Lacey holds the Manor copyhold premises described in the 1^st & 2^nd,schedules.

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

The cottage where Joseph Parslow formerly dwelt at Darvills Hill.  Also a close or orchard adjoining containing half an acre which were formerly in the tenure of John Tilbey and held of the Manor at the rent of one shilling to which premises John Lacey was admitted tenant of the Manor on the 11^th day of June 1821   Also the allotment of land at  Darvills Hill containing one acre and four poles bounded on the N by the private road numbered 26 on the enclosure map of the said parish of Princes Risborough  On the E by an allotment to Edward Anderson and an enclosure belonging to Elizabeth Turner and on the SW by the Speen Wood.

THE SECOND SCHEDULE

The cottage formerly occupied by John Wade, Samuel Smith, Joseph Parslow, Henry and now of John Lacey, at Speen with the woodhouse yard and garden at the annual rent of 4 pence, to which premises John Lacey was admitted Manor tenant on the 11^th day of June 1821.   Also the allotment of land on Speen Green containing one rood and 15 poles, bound on the N by the Speen Road on the E and part of the S by the parish of Hughenden and on the remaining part of the S and on the W by enclosures at Speen

INDENTURE

James Cuddon, Lord of the Manor of Princes Risborough & Abbotts Risborough and John Lacey have agreed for the enfranchisement of the said copyhold premises described in the first and second schedules above for the sum of seventy five pounds.

THE DEEDS

James Cuddon and his assigns at all times upon reasonable request and costs of John Lacey and his assigns declare that James Cuddon and his assigns will (unless hindered by fire or other inevitable accident) produce as occasion shall require (but so that for such production unless before Court, James Cuddon and his assigns shall not be bound to go from his or her place of abode)    And will at the like request and costs furnish to the said John Lacey or his assigns true and attested or unattested copies of the same deeds and permit such copies to be compared with the originals by John Lacey or his assigns (unless otherwise hindered as aforesaid) and shall preserve the same deeds.

14^th JUNE 1859  ENFRANCHISEMENT      THE LORD OF THE MANOR TO EDWARD ANDERSON

This Indenture made the 14^th June 1859 between James Cudden Esq of Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, Lord of the Manor of Princes Risborough and Edward Anderson of Darvills Hill, farmer, and James Stratton of Princes Risborough, gentleman (mortgagee).

James Cuddon and Edward Anderson have agreed the enfranchisement of the premises described in the first schedule below for £385, now paid to James Cuddon by Edward Anderson.

Also all other the copyhold hereditaments and premises (if any) still the property of the said EDWARD ANDERSON to which he was admitted on or about the 7^th June 1824,the 15^th May 1826,the 8^th October 1839 and the 31^st March 1845.

THE DEEDS

James Cuddon and his assigns at all times upon reasonable request and costs of Edward Anderson and his assigns declare that James Cuddon and his assigns will (unless hindered by fire or other inevitable accident) produce as occasion shall require (but so that for such production unless before Court, James Cuddon and his assigns shall not be bound to go from his or her place of abode)   And will at the like request and costs furnish to the said Edward Anderson  or his assigns true and attested or unattested copies of the same deeds and permit such copies to be compared with the originals by Edward Anderson or his assigns (unless otherwise hindered as aforesaid) and shall preserve the same deeds.

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

The cottage where William Lacey formerly dwelt, then of Hannah Free, widow.

Also the cottage adjoining formerly in the occupation of John Lacey

Also the piece of arable land, adjoining, formerly woodland, containing by estimation one rood

Also the several pieces of arable and pasture land, known as “Middle Close” “Barley Field” “Lane Close “Coppice” and “The Orchard”, situated at Darvills Hill, containing twenty one acres, which premises were formerly in the tenancies of Joseph Williams, Thomas Dell and since to Edward Anderson and to which premises Edward Anderson was admitted tenant on the 8^th October day 1839.

Also two cottages and gardens formerly one farmhouse situate at Darvills Hill in the parish of Princes Risborough, formerly the tenancy of Thomas Dell or his undertenants.

Also the copyhold cottage at Darvills Hill where Dianna Buckingham formerly dwelt, then Jacob Dell.

Also the close or orchard adjoining containing two acres, formerly in the tenure of Thomas Dell.

Also all that meadow called “The Croft” at Darvills Hill containing one and a half acres, formerly in the tenure of William Floyd then of Thomas Dell and to which premises Edward Anderson was admitted tenant of the Manor 31^st March 1845

30th JUNE 1860   FREEHOLD LAND PURCHASED by EDWARD ANDERSON

30^th June 1860.   Conveyance between Mr Charles Brown of Stocken Farm, Lacey Green and Mr Edward Anderson, farmer of Darvills Hill for £55.

SCHEDULE

The freehold piece of land, containing 1 acre 1 rood and 36 poles, formerly part of a close at Darvills Hill containing 2 acres 31 perches and numbered 807 on the plan made in 1823 of the Princes Risborough enclosure awards, then allotted to Sarah Shard of Grymsdyke, but which piece of ground has been mounded off and divided from the remainder of the close.

16^th FEBRUARY 1872         DEATH of EDWARD ANDERSON of DARVILLS HILL

Executors Simeon Anderson of Darvills Hill, farmer and Charles Brown of Stocken Farm, Lacey Green

VALUATION   The buildings are very old.  There are the following charges on the property: ---

An annuity to Elizabeth Anderson, a legacy of £19-19-0d to Edward Anderson, £200 to Sarah Clare, a child of the deceased and £200 to Elizabeth Saunders, a child of the deceased.

DECLARATION    I declare that this is a just and true account of all Succession in real and leasehold property of me Simeon Anderson upon the death of Edward Anderson, and that I was born on the 18^th of May 1833 and am a lineal issue of Edward Anderson, the predecessor from whom the said property is derived.   Dated  4^th day of March 1873

16^th FEBRUARY 1872    Inherited from EDWARD ANDERSON, farmer by his son, SIMEON ANDERSON

SCHEDULE  All properties freehold.

Two cottages and land together with the orchard adjoining.

Also the close of arable land adjoining to the orchard known by the name of Home Croft, containing 4 acres .

Also the piece of land containing 1 acre, 36r, 36p formerly part of a close of pasture ground called the Pightles and Long Close at Darvills Hill, containing 2 a,0r, 31p. No 807 on enclosures plan 1823.

Also the small piece of land called Willow Platt otherwise The Paddock at Turnip End in Darvills Hill containing 1 rood late in the occupation of Edward Anderson.

Also the piece of pasture land containing 20 perches called Hill Garden late in occupation of Edward Anderson.

Also the arable, and pasture land known as Middle Close, Barley Field, Coppice and The Orchard together called DARVILLS HILL FARM, situate at Darvills Hill, Speen, containing 20 acres lately occupied by Edward Anderson.  Annual rateable value £46.

Also the two cottages and gardens formerly one, at Darvills Hill, now occupied by Benjamin Saunders and Elizabeth Anderson.  Yearly rent £3-17s-6d.

INLAND REVENUE    16^th April 1873

RECEIPT for legacy duty   £3-0s-8d

LEGACY TO EDWARD ANDERSON.   paid 25th April 1873 

RECEIPT for legacy.   £19-19s-0d  paid to Edward Anderson.

27^th DECEMBER 1872    CONVEYANCE.   JOHN LACEY to SIMEON ANDERSON

27^th Decemberr 1872.   John Lacey of Chepping Wycombe sold to Simeon Anderson of Darvills Hill, farmer for £145, a cottage, land and premises at Darvill’s Hill

SCHEDULE

The cottage where Joseph Parslow dwelt, now Jabez Lane.

Also a close or orchard adjoining, now arable land, containing 1 rood and 20 perches, formerly in the tenancy of John Tilbury, now of Jabez Lacey.

Also the ground containing one rood and twenty perches, bounded on the north by the road number 26 on the 1823 enclosure map of the parish of Princes Risborough, on the east by land of Joseph Loosley and on the S and W by the road leading to Lacey Green and now in the occupation of Thomas Anderson  All situated at Darvill’s Hill in the parish of Princes Risborough.  

DEEDS

15^th AUGUST 1873    DEED of COVENANT for PRODUCTION of DEEDS between THOMAS ANDERSON and JOHN LACEY to SIMEON ANDERSON

Agreement between Thomas Anderson of Princes Risborough, farmer and Simeon Anderson of Darvills Hill, farmer for the production of deeds.

SCHEDULE

The deeds mentioned in the First Schedule

Also the arable land called “Lower Close” lying or being near Lacey Green containing two acres adjoining to the land formerly belonging to Mr Stone on the north and to which Simeon Anderson became entitled by Settlement dated the 8^th July 1862 made between Edward Anderson and Hannah his wife and Charles Brown (mortgagee) and William Harding as to premises of greater value belonging to the said Thomas Anderson.

Also that small piece of meadow ground called “Willow Platt” otherwise “The Paddock” situate at Turnip End, Darvills Hill containing one rood.

The deeds mentioned in the second schedule

Also the piece of pasture land containing twenty perches called “Hill Garden” situate at Darvills Hill, now belonging to Simeon Anderson as to other premises of greater value belonging to the said Thomas Anderson, and to which premises  Simeon Anderson and Thomas Anderson became entitled under the Will of Edward Anderson of 22^nd June 1872.

It is agreed between the said parties that the Deeds should be held by Thomas Anderson.  This indenture witnesses that Thomas Anderson and his assigns will upon every reasonable request in writing by Simeon Anderson and his assigns, show to him or them the Deeds for the support of the estate title and possession of Simeon Anderson or his assigns.   And will at all times at the cost of  Simeon Anderson or his assigns furnish him or them copies as attested or unattested of the same Deeds as he or they may require  And will keep the same Deeds safe, uncancelled and undefaced unless prevented from so doing  by fire or other inevitable accident.

THE FIRST SCHEDULE herein before referred

24^th & 25^th April & 10^th May 1815.   Admission to the Manor of Princes Risborough of Mary Ward and Hannah Ward

8^th July 1862   ENFRANCHISEMENT made between Edward James Cudden (Lord of the Manor) and Hannah Ward

INDENTURE made between Edward Anderson and Hannah his wife of the one part and Charles Brown and William Harding of the other part

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the Deed by Hannah Anderson

THE SECOND SCHEDULE referred to

4^th & 5^th August 1815 INDENTURES OF LEASE and RELEASE made between Elizabeth Ward of the first part Hannah Ward of the 2^nd part and Mary Ward of the 3^rd part

1^st February 1845 INDENTURE made between Edward Anderson and Mary his wife of the one part and Charles Brown of the other part

5^th February 1845.   ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the Deed by Mary Anderson

15^th OCTOBER 1882   DEATH OF SIMEON ANDERSON

PROPERTY IN WILL

A freehold property at Darvill’s Hill with the Orchard and Plots adjoining

A close of land adjoining the orchard known by the name of “Home Croft” containing about 4 acres.

A piece of land at Darvill’s Hill containing 1acre : 1rood : 36 perches formerly part of a Close of Pasture ground called the Pightle and Long Close at Darvill’s Hill containing 2acres : 0roods : 31perches, no 807 on the Plan annexed to the award upon the enclosure of the Parish of Princes Risborough.

A small piece of meadow land called the “Willow Platt” otherwise “The Paddock” situate at Turnip End in Darvill’s Hill containing 1 rood.

A piece of Pasture land containing 20 perches or thereabouts called “Hill Garden” situate at Darvill’s Hill

ALL OCCUPIED BY THE SUCCESSOR, THOMAS JOHN ANDERSON.    Gross value to poor rate £20-17s-6d

Thomas John Anderson was born on the 11^th day of August 1865 and is a lineal issue of Edward Anderson the Predecessor from whom the said Property is derived. Dated.  23^rd September 1892.

Signed Tho’s John Anderson   (Duty on the above was £4-4-9)

Darvills Hill Farm Deeds, modern parlance
Construction Era	1600-1699, 1823 Enclosures Record
Type of Property	House, Farm, Cottage, Land, Pond
Use of Property
Locations	Turnip End, Darvills Hill, Speen