Janus: Deeds of title to University property and related papers

University/D contains:
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D.VI	Documents relating to a house in Shoemaker's Row, Holy Trinity parish, known as Barow's House, the Crow or Le Raven
D.VII	John Crane's House deeds and related papers
D.VIII	Deeds and related papers of the Cheshire estate of Rev. John Hulse, died 1790
D.IX	Deeds and related papers for property in Essex and Hertfordshire
D.X	Deeds and related papers for property in Overton and Smallwood, Cheshire
D.XI	Deeds and related papers for an estate at and near Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
D.XII	Deeds and related papers for an estate at Balsham, Cambridgeshire
D.XIII	Deeds and related papers for property in Eastcheap, London and in Neatham, Kilmeston and Pyle Hill, Hampshire
D.XIV	Deeds and related papers for property at Raveningham, Thurlton and Norton, Norfolk
D.XV	Deeds and related papers for the manor and lordship of Barton, Cambridgeshire
D.XVI	Deeds and related papers for the rectories of St Mary and St Andrew, Burwell, Cambridgeshire
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Deeds of title to University property and related papers

Title	Deeds and related papers for an estate at and near Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Reference	D.XI
Covering Dates	1663–1871
Extent and Medium	1 box

Content and context

The revenue from the estate endowed the Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics, established in 1663 in pursuance of the will of Henry Lucas, MA, MP for the University.

D.XI.4-18 were received from the executors of G.G. Stokes.

Index Terms

Thurleigh

Lucas, Henry (? 1587-1663) benefactor

University/D.XI contains:

D.XI.1

Bargain and sale of an estate at Thirleigh [Thurleigh], Riseley, Milton Erneys, Felmersham, Blettisloe, Sampshill, Westoning and Harlington, Bedfordshire, in trust for the Mathematical Lecturer. The parties are: 1) Samuel Buck and Richard Spoure 2) the Hon. Charles North and others 3) the executors of the will of Henry Lucas. Consideration: £1900. Bears four papered seals.
2 membranes; parchment.

31 Jan. 1667

D.XI.2

Renewal of the trust for the Mathematical Professor by lease (i) and release (ii). Comprise lease for a year by Ralph Freeman to Dr Richardson and others of properties in Thirleigh [Thurleigh], Riseley, Milton Erneys, Felmersham, Blettisloe, Sampshill, Westoning and Harlington, Bedfordshire, and release by RF to Dr Richardson and others of the property to the use of Mr Whiston, Mathematical Professor.
3 membranes; parchment.

28 Oct. 1702–29 Oct. 1702

D.XI.3

Renewal of the trust for the Mathematical Professor by lease (i) and release (ii) as in D.XI.2. The parties are: 1) Ralph Freeman and 2) Lord North and Grey and others, as trustees.
3 membranes; parchment; The release has been eaten away in several places by mice..

29 Dec. 1710–30 Dec. 1710

D.XI.4

Accounts of rents due 1642-63.
1 item; paper.

1663

D.XI.5

Authorisation from the Trustees to Isaac Barrow MA to use rents from properties in Bedfordshire. Barrow was Lucasian Professor 1664-9.
1 double sheet; paper.

1668

D.XI.6

Lease for 49 years (a) by Nicholas Saunderson, LLD, Mathematical Professor, to Ballard Cooper of Thirleigh, yeoman, of nine closes of land in Thirleigh [Thurleigh], Bedfordshire; with list of closes (b) extracted from lease. Annual rent: £34.
2 items; paper.

28 Apr. 1736

D.XI.7

Report and valuation of property at Harlington and Westoning, Bedfordshire.
Creator: Watford, Alexander.
1 double sheet; paper.

7 June 1823

D.XI.8

Receipt for plan of the estate at Westoning and Harlington, Bedfordshire, dated 1794.
Creator: Watford, Alexander.
1 item; paper.

12 Oct. 1827

D.XI.9-10

Reports and valuations of lands at Thurleigh and Tedbury, Bedfordshire.
Creator: Watford, Alexander.
2 double sheets; paper.

23 Mar. 1841–12 Sept. 1842

D.XI.11

Receipt for payment of £9 16s by Lucasian Professor as release from annual rent of 7s payable to Manor of Youngs in Westoning, Bedfordshire.
1 double sheet; paper.

9 June 1864

D.XI.12

Draft lease for seven years by George Gabriel Stokes, Lucasian Professor, to William Ross of land in Westoning and Harlington, Bedfordshire. Annual rent: £60.
1 item; paper.

1865

D.XI.13

Counterpart lease for 14 years by George Gabriel Stokes to Rev. John William Coventry Campion of lands in Westoning and Harlington, Bedfordshire. Annual rent: £60 for first five years and £75 thereafter.
1 membrane; parchment.

31 Dec. 1866

D.XI.14

Insurance policy on property in Thurleigh and Riseley in the occupation of Daniel Ross, and in Westoning, all in Bedfordshire, in the occupation of William Aldridge.
1 sheet; paper.

18 Oct. 1850

D.XI.15

Insurance policy on property in Thurleigh in the occupation of Daniel Ross and Sampshill Farm, Westoning, all in Bedfordshire, in the occupation of William Aldridge.
1 sheet; paper.

22 Nov. 1870

D.XI.16

Insurance policy on property in Riseley, Bedfordshire, in the occupation of Daniel Ross.
1 sheet; paper.

8 Aug. 1871

D.XI.17

Letters from tenants and agents.
6 sheets; paper.

1753–1774

D.XI.18.I

Mr Halley's accounts of the farms at Norland, Oxney, [Essex]; Little Hays, Essex; and Purston, Northamptonshire.
1 gathering; paper.

1704

D.XI.18.ii

Copy of D.XI.1 with note of new trustees chosen by Dr Freeman in 1710.
1 sheet; paper.