Erbistock, Marchwiail and Overton, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds relating mainly to properties in the parishes of Erbistock and Marchwiail and nearby townships in Denbighshire. The files describe Erbistock, 1448-1530, 1679, 1754; Eyton, Marchwiail, Royton and Seswick, 1553-1555, 1668, 1792; Eyton Park, 1637-1716, 1772; and one file for Overton, Flintshire, 1739,
Gresford and Holt, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds relating to properties in the parishes of Gresford, 1792; and Holt, [1509x1547], 1653, 1710, both in Denbighshire.
Llanarmon-yn-Ial, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds relating to properties in the parish of Llanarmon-yn –Ial, in two files describing Tir Llewelyn Vaughan in Alltgynbynd and Bodidris, 1515-1560, and lands in the townships of Gelligynan and Chwileiriog, 1543-1584
Llandysilio-yn-Ial and Llanferres, title deeds,
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Title deeds for properties in the parishes of Llandysilio-yn-Ial, 1347-1348, 1547-1614, and Llanferres, 1565-1576, in Denbighshire.
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parish of Llangollen, mainly acquired by Owen Vaughan of Llwydiarth and Watkin Kyffin of Glascoed. The files describe Eglwysegl, Dinbren and the manor of Cynllaith Owain, 1555-1652; Hafodgynfor, 1599-1661, Nantygwryd, 1615-1676; miscellaneous properties and tithes in Llangollen, 1618-1734, 1856; Crogeniddon and Cilcochwyn, 1620-1665; and Eglwysegl and Dinbren leases, 1713-1734.
Heb deitl
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parish of Ruabon, namely Llwyn [?], Tyddyn yn y Kevyn, etc., Cristionydd Cynrig, 1435-1511; miscellaneous properties in Ruabon, 1465-1621; miscellaneous properties in Dinhinlle, 1518-1621, 1691-1794; Ty yn Pen yr Allt and Cae Howell Voyle, etc., Morton Wallicorum, 1624-1812; miscellaneous properties in Ruabon, 1641-1859; lands of Edward ap David, Cristionydd Cynrig, 1655-1667; Bryn Llywenydd, Dinhinlle Isaf, 1679-[c.1775]; a smithy conversion, Ruabon, 1707-1754; Plas Kynaston estate, 1711-1851; miscellaneous properties in Cristionydd Cynrig, 1718-1815; messuages and two meadows, Ruabon, 1723-1787; Belan, 1727-1755; Trefechan, Dinhinlle and Cristionydd Cynrig, Cefn y Fedw and Hafod, 1728-1858; and Bodylltyn leases, 1779-1782. Some of the properties belonged to the Watstay estate of the Eyton family and Sir John Wynn, but several more were acquired in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to expand the Wynnstay home estate.
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parish of Wrexham, mainly belonging to Sir John Wynn of Watstay, with later leases by the Williams Wynn family. The files describe miscellaneous deeds for properties in Wrexham, 1293-1464, 1617-1772; Stansty, 1578-1727; deeds of Parke y Llys and the Hanson family, 1579-1697; Wrexham Abbot, 1648, 1702, 1708; Esclusham, 1648, 1691, 1773; Bersham, 1692-1695; Abenbury, 1701-1782; and Bryn y Ffynnon Hall in Wrexham Regis and Wrexham Abbot, 1713-1848.
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Miscellaneous Denbighshire deeds which may be relevant to the Wynnstay estate, although in some cases the connection is tenuous or unclear. They comprise a quitclaim of rights, dues and taxes by Robert Earl of Leicester, [?1563x1565]; a bond relating to a grant of the rectories of Chirk, Llansanffraid, Llandysilio and Bryneglwys, 1588; grant of an annuity to Sir Robert Salesbury, 1598, recovery of the manor of Llanegwest, Denbighshire rents and rectorial tithes, 1664-1668/9; and a copy will of Sir Thomas Myddelton, 1680.
Diserth and Rhuddlan, Hanmer, and Llanfynydd, title deeds,
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parishes of Diserth and Rhuddlan, 1565-1604, [18th cent, 1st half], Hanmer, 1648, and Llanfynydd, 1518.
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parishes of Hope and Mold, with files for Argoed, 1568-1580; Mold, 1584; and Bryn y Mynyll, Erow Tu ar Rhyd and Erow yn Rhyd y Deved in Hersedd and Hope Owen, 1626-1707.
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Title deeds for properties in the township of Arddunwent, 1566-1576, and the parish of Nerquis, 1599-1600.
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Title deeds for properties in Caerfallwch, Northop and Halkyn, 1572-1615; and for the estate of John Jones in Caerfallwch, 1640-1675.
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Title deeds which appear to have been originally filed together, described on an accompanying slip as ‘Old writeings relating to Penbedw estate purchased by Richard Williams Esq.’ The series relates to properties of the Penbedw estate near Nannerch, now in Flintshire but previously in Denbighshire, belonging to John Hughes. The purchase deed to Richard Williams appears to be missing. The files describe the capital messuage and other properties in the township of Penbedw, 1546-1674, and lands in Caerwys and Hendregaerwys, 1582-1681.
Rhuddlan and St Asaph and misc. Flintshire deeds,
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parishes of Rhuddlan, and St Asaph, in files entitled the township of Faenol in Rhuddlan and St Asaph, 1687-1715; the Dean’s house, St Asaph, 1651; and miscellaneous Flintshire deeds, 1600-1652.
Corwen - Llanycil, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds for properties in the parishes of Corwen, 1386, 1544-1572, 1731-1789; Corwen (additional), 1643; Dolgellau, 1601-1618; Ffestiniog, 1572; Gwyddelwern and Llanaelhaearn, 1487-1619; Llanaber, 1598; Llandanwg (Harlech) and Llanfair-Juxta-Harlech, 1561-1610; Llandrillo-yn-Edeirnion, 1444-1676, 1712; Llandderfel, 1492-1626, 1728-1734; Llanelltud, 1610-1623; Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, 1615-1668; Llanfihangel-y-Traethau, 1441; Llanfor, 1549-1631, 1731; Llanfrothen, 1555-1661; Llangywer, 1673-1731; Llanuwchllyn, 1619-1731; and Llanycil and Bala, 1628-1788.
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Title deeds, mainly relating to properties in the township of Cywarch, and a smaller number in Pennant, in the parish of Llanymawddwy. Many of the properties were purchased by Gruffith and Charles Kyffin of Cae Coch and Cyffin, Montgomeryshire. The files describe miscellaneous properties in Cywarch and Pennant, 1501-1709; Tythyn y Dole Wen, 1532-1628; Tythyn Erw Gerddi, Tythyn David ap Thomas and Tythyn Pwll y March, 1541-1701; Tir Bedow and Maes Penddin, 1560-1661; Tyddyn Maes Eglwys and Dol Ddu, 1565-1668; Nant Niwlen and Tythyn Erw Bryn, 1579-1699; Dinas Mawddwy, 1585; Tyddyn David Goch ap Ieuan ap Dackyn Bagh, 1589-1664; Esgair Coch, 1593-1667; Kae’r Llwyn Onn and Ole Llywelyn, 1595-1654; Tythyn y Weirglodd Vach and Tythyn Robert ap Rees, 1606-1648; Tythyn Koed Llechwedd Lleithiog, 1612-1613; Tyddin y Ty Issa, 1619-1638; Y Tuy Newyth, 1623-1631; Tuthyn Dol y Neyllin, Tuthyn yr Esgair Ethinog, 1623-1650; Cae’r Cor, Cae yn Ymil y Pandu, etc., 1627-1659; Tythyn y Tuy yn y Kevenant, Lluest Ellen ar y Geufron, Myrthyn y Darren Vawr, 1638-1667; and Tythyn Cae’r Skybor, 1661-1698. The deeds contain evidence for the practice of transhumance in this area of Merioneth, as several of the properties included a hafodty or summer house.
Maentwrog – Trawsfynydd, and misc. Merioneth title deeds,
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Title deeds relating to properties in the parishes of Maentwrog, 1529-1560; Mallwyd, 1576-1636, 1731-1734; Trawsfynydd and Ardudwy Uwchartro, 1543-1699; and miscellaneous Merioneth deeds, 1612-1623.
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Title deeds of properties in the parish of Hirnant, Montgomeryshire, and the township of Trefedw, usually called Cwm y Vedw in the original deeds. Most of them were acquisitions of the Vaughan family of Llangedwyn and Llwydiarth and Sir William Williams of Glascoed in the seventeenth century, augmented by purchases by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn between 1811 and 1831. The files describe miscellaneous properties in Trefedw, 1531-1732, 1811; miscellaneous properties in Hirnant, 1573-1734; Cae yr Braich, Werglodd y Dyar y Ty, etc., Trefedw, 1598-1687; Tyddyn y Ty Croes and a sheepwalk, Hirnant, 1617-1637, 1711; Llwyn Pale Bychan and Y Rhos Gough Leia, Trefedw, 1635-1638; ffriths in Kefn Hir y Mynydd, Trefedw, 1667-1687; Ty’n y Celyn and Cae David Bevan, 1759-1828; and Nant y Brithell, Hirnant, 1789-1831.
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds relating to properties in the townships and parish of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, on the borders of Denbighshire and Montgomeryshire. In the Wynnstay rentals these properties are listed under the estates of Glantanat, Llangedwyn, Glascoed and Llansilin. Two bundles of deeds record substantial purchases by Sir William Williams of Le Forrest and the Kevenhire estate in Banhadla and Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr, Denbighshire, in 1685 and 1698. Other deeds record acquisitions by Watkin Kyffin of Glascoed and Edward Vaughan of Celynog and Llwydiarth. The files describe properties in Glanhafon, 1529-1651; Banhadla, 1530-1739; the parish of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, 1539-1740, 1834; Tyddyn Mynyn, Bryndrynio and Glanhafon, 1565-1603; Tyddyn Nant y Blaidd, Abermarchnant, 1570-1688; Cileos, 1579-1611, 1712; Henfachau, 1583-1654; Gartheryr, 1583-1740; Ole’r Bady, etc., Nantyfyllon, 1586-1711; Trefeiliw, 1590-1612; Brithdir, 1593-1678, 1737; Tythin y Kae Pant and Y Ty yn y Garth, and Tythin y Kae yn y Mynydd in Brithdir, 1602-1682; Ty Mollu vch Badi, Cae Gallgwm, Dryll Cwtta, etc., Glanhafon, 1612-1651; Y Rhanne, Glanhafon, 1614-1651; Celynog estate, Cefn-coch, 1614-1705; Ty Mawr yn Llanhafon, Glanhafon, 1622-1668; Plas Onn, Tyddyn Thomas David, Tyddyn Plas Onn, 1622-1696; miscellaneous properties in Abermarchnant, 1623-1720; Tyddyn y Deildre, Tyddyn y Kae Banadle and Tyddyn Kae’r Velin, Abermarchnant, 1624-1703; Castellmoch, 1629-1691; Cefn-coch, 1633-1634, 1730; Prys, 1637-1705; Erw yn Kefn Dyrys, 1644-1688; Llaniwrch leases, 1658-1659; Kevenhire estate, Banhadla and Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr, 1663-1781; Le Forrest, Banhadla, 1669-1698; and Vron Vawr, Abermarchnant, 1692-1699.
Llansanffraid-ym-Mechain, title deeds,
Rhan oWynnstay Estate Records
Title deeds for properties in the parish of Llansanffraid-ym-Mechain, Montgomeryshire, namely properties in the township of Tredderwen, 1567-1661; Plas Gwyn estate, Llannerchemrys, 1621-1667; Lledrod, 1626-1672; the tenement of Robert Hughes, Llannerchemrys, 1661; Y Ty Du, Y Ty yn y Llan and Ty Tan y Dderwen Fawr, 1665-1693; and miscellaneous properties in Llansanffraid-ym-Mechain, 1675-1749.