Earls Colne Manor Court Rolls (ERO D/DPr86)

15.11.1749 (Wednesday 15 November 1749)

document 42800465

at this court it is found and presented by homage that Rich Bridge a customary tenant of manor died since last court seised of a messuage called Goulds Gate with five crofts of land belonging containing 18a3r18p held by annual rent of 5s8d and he devised the same by his last will dated 19.2.1749 etc first I give and devise unto my daughter Grace Bridge and to her heirs forever all and singular my messuages tenements and hereditaments whatever as well freehold as copyhold with their and every of their appurtenances subject nevertheless to certain rent charges in the said will mentioned whereupon comes into court Grace Bridge etc admitted tenant to messuage called Goulds Gate with five crofts of land belonging in pursuance of will of her father Rich Bridge deceased etc subject to the conditions in the will mentioned etc ancient annual rent 5s8d fealty is respited