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THE RIVERS ESTATE, MANOR OF WALCOT, BATH.... Contract for Sale of hereditaments in the parish of Walcot [site of the Royal Crescent] [FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE]., 22 September 1764
Contract for Sale of hereditaments in the parish of Walcot [site of the Royal Crescent] [FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE]., 22 September 1764
Repository
B&NES Record Office
Reference number
0810/1/30
Description
1. Margaret Garrard, Hatton Gardens, p. St. Andrew, Holborne, c. Middlesex, Widow.
2. John Wood, Queen Square, p. Walcot, c. Somerset, Esq.
1. agrees to sell to 2. the grounds known as Hayes Furlong and Hayes Lower Furlong, p. Walcot (illustrated on the endorsed plan). To be held in Fee Simple at an annual rent of £30 half yearly for 3 years, following this 2. shall pay to 1. a perpetual annuity of £195 on Ladyday, Midsummer, and Christmas.
Contracted that within 10 years 2 shall build on the aforesaid piece of ground Stone Houses as described on the endorsed plan.
Signed by 1. and 2. and witnessed by Joseph Simpson and Thomas Hawkins.
The Plan of the lands concerned has been initialed by Margaret Garrard and John Wood, and covers the lane leading from Weston to Walcot to the north, Bristol Road to the south, the Town Commons to the west, and Town Road to the east.
Date
22 September 1764
Extent
1
Format
item
Access status
Open
Level
Item
Physical description
Fragile. Handle with care.
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