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Grant by Juliana Le Honte to Hamund Turbervyle and Isabella his wife, of four acres of land in the fee of Pennard...,

Grant by Juliana Le Honte to Hamund Turbervyle and Isabella his wife, of four acres of land in the fee of Pennard. [Latin]. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Penres, Sir David de La Beere, Knts. Robert de Penbryge, John de Langetone, John Le Sopere, John Voyl, Henry David. Dated at Pennard, the Vigil of All Saints’ Day, 31 Oct., 19 Edw. II [1325]. Pointed oval seal, green wax (28 x 18mm). An ornamental quatrefoil flower. + S’ ISABEEE. DE. PENRES.

Quit-claim by David ap Welym to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, of land at Reuroz, in the fee of Landymor...,

Quit-claim by David ap Welym to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, of land at Reuroz, in the fee of Landymor, lately held by William ap Howel his father. [Latin]. Witnesses: John de La Mare of Langenith’, Richard Scurlage, Richard Manxel, William de Penres, John Roufe of Langenyth’, Thomas Istrid of Langenyth’. Dated at Penres (Penrice), 16th Sept., 2 Edw. III [1328]. Seal wanting.

Brut y Tywysogion and grammar,

Secular and religious prose and narrative texts by three scribes dating from c. 1330.
The texts include a biblical history (p. 1); Brut y Tywysogion (p. 65), with a continuation from 1282 to 1332 (p. 292); Kyfoesi Myrddin a Gwenddydd (p. 302); and a Welsh grammar (p. 305).

Gogerddan estate papers and title deeds

Records of the main Gogerddan estate, comprising title deeds relating to properties mainly in Aberystwyth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn, Llangynfelyn and Machynlleth, 1332-1930; estate administration records, 1474-1950;; estate and general correspondence, 1586-1924; papers of James Morice and Thomas Morgan, 1779-1894; papers of agricultural societies, 1815-1924:, mining records, 1656-1924; manorial records, 1610-1919; legal and arbitration papers, 1441-[post-1908]; financial records, 1577-1926; political papers, [1690]-1880; county administration papers, 1523-1929; records of official intstutions such as churches, schools and charities, 1620-1945; papers concerning roads, railways and bridges, 1776-1900; Pryse family probate records, settlements and trusts, 1549-1950; and Pryse family personal papers, 1641-1987

Gogerddan title deeds and schedules

This section comprises one group of original schedules created by the Gogerddan estate, 1739-1868, and modern schedules which were created by NLW staff and researchers [20th cent.]; several groups of title deeds 1332-1930; and one series of detached seals, fragments, labels and wrappers, [16th cent]-1960. The title deeds, 1332-1930, concern properties mainly in Aberystwyth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn and Llangynfelyn in Cardiganshire, and they also include a small number for Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire. The original estate schedules and modern finding aids have also been included with the deeds.

Aberystwyth title deeds

Title deeds for houses and burgages in the town of Aberystwyth, some of which mention street names still in existence and others which have changed or disappeared, 1332-1890. Many of the deeds refer to familiar landmarks in the town, such as the river Rheidol, the bridge and the castle. It is clear that several of the properties were acquired by Sir Richard Pryse (elder and younger) in the first half of the seventeenth century and leased by their successors over the next two centuries. Other prominent Aberystwyth families are named: Vachan (Vaughan), Phillips, Glays (Glais), Voya, Rogers, and Davies of Crigie. Witnesses to the early deeds include the constables and stewards of Aberystwyth castle, the coroner, bailiffs, mayor and other town officials. Two files concern a piece of land near the castle called the Conigree or Trwyngwningen and refer to the herring mise.

Aberystwyth (misc. properties)

Title deeds for various houses and burgages in the town of Aberystwyth, 1332-1657. Landmarks include the town cross, the river Rheidol, the bridge, the castle, the mill, Dinas Maylour, Sarne Pwll Budyr and Porth Tywyll. Properties include Y Tyddyn Dan y Dinas, Parcke yr Eithyn, Parcke Bache, Park y Helig Duon, Maes Glas, Tythin yr Hen Fagwyr, Gwayn Lladron and others. The earliest deeds record a quitclaim by Germyn Dryw to his son Roger Dryw and Matilda his wife, 1331/2; acquisitions by John Dyer, 1372, Philip and John, sons of John ap Gwilym Vechan, 1421, 1425; a mortgage by Robert Scuten and Elen his wife, 1397/8; and a bond by John Faunt of Glym Watir, Dublin, and several other Irish fishermen to John Vachan, 1430. Several deeds name Meredith Glays or Glais, David Glays and Henry Glais, 1444, 1448/9, 1450, 1460. Other deeds involve the families of Voya, Phillips and Rogers, 1481-1602, including William ap John Voya, 1488, 1533/4, Roger ap Richard, 1568, Richard Phyllips, 1572; and the will of William ap John Voya, 1539/40. There are marriage settlements of Rycharde Phelippes of Aberystwyth and Elen vch Morgan of Llanychaearn, 1568; of William ap Roger (Rogers) and Katteringe vch Mer'edd, comprising a mansion house, the Store House in Maesglas, etc., 1581-1582; and Richard ap David Lloyd and Tanglwyst vch Moris, 1609; and a gift in fee tail by Richard Phillipps to David Lewes of Gernos, and Gwenllian vch Thomas Parry his wife, and to Rees David Lloyd of Llanddeiniol and Anne vch Thomas Parry his wife, 1602. Further items comprise the probate of the will of David ap Harrye, 1559/60; acquisitions by Sir Richard Pryse and Dame Gwen Pryse, from Thomas Odinghells and John Collopp of London and others, 1593-1657; and a grant by Elizabeth I to James Lewis of lands previously possessed by Rice ap Griffith, attainted, 1593.

Llanbadarn Fawr title deeds

Title deeds of houses and lands in the village and parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1332-1903, and in the townships of Clarach and Llangorwen, 1506-1798, 1895, Cwmrheidol, Dyffryn Melindwr and Ponterwyd, 1490-1671, 1859-1864, Cwmsymlog, 1562-1930, Elerch, 1548-1880, Faenor, 1552-1885, Peithyll, 1575-1637, 1880, Penrhyn-coch, 1557-1878, and Trefeurig, 1565-1900.

Llanbadarn Fawr (misc. properties)

Title deeds of houses, burgages and land in the village and parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1332-1567. Boundary clauses mention the highway, the church and cemetery wall, and Rhyd y Castell. The earliest deeds include gifts by Matilda the wife of Walter Pencoyd, to her son Robert, 1332; John de Clanevowe lieutenant justicar of South Wales to Thomas de Ewyas, 1335; and William the mercer to his son Robert Lloyd, 1384. Properties include Tyddyn Jankyn ap Gitto ap Gwallter, Tythyn Lletty David, Tythin John ap Meredith Vawr, Com Ervin (Cwmerfyn), Tir D'd Goch ap Ll'n ap David Vayn, Tythin John ap Meredith Vawr, Tythyn Bryn Hire; and a ‘principal messuage’, Tythyn yr Hyd Hire, Rhyd Lydan, Tythyn yr Ogo, Gwern Ffilippe and Tithen y Werne purchased by John Pryse of Gogerddan, 1563-1567. Other deeds record transactions of Richard ap Rees ap David Lloyd, 1541-1542, 1553; Richard ap David ap Rudderch and Edward Rodes, vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1547; Maurice Wogan of Pembrokeshire and Margaret vch David his wife, 1552; and Robert Shea of Carmarthen and Ross, Ireland, organ maker, 1564. Further items comprise the will and inventory of Ieuan ap Moris of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1544; a family settlement of Griffith ap William ap Griffith, 1563/4; and a lease by Sir Henry Johnes of Abermarles of the farm, being part of the rectory of Llanbadarn Fawr [1564/5].

Gogerddan title deeds

Title deeds of the Gogerddan estate, 1332-1930, mainly relating to properties in the north Cardiganshire parishes of Aberystwyth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn and Llangynfelyn, and the townships of those parishes. The group contains a small number of deeds for properties in Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, 1584-1862; and miscellaneous deeds of the Gogerddan estate and elsewhere in Cardiganshire, for which the provenance is more doubtful, 1476-1881. Some sixteenth century documents concern the lands once belonging to Gruffith ap Lle'n Vayne and Rice ap Griffith, attainted for high treason.
The deeds provide an overall view of the early acquisition of lands by John Pryse and Sir Richard Pryse from the sixteenth to early seventeenth centuries, and by Margaret Pryse of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, in the late eighteenth century. By the late nineteenth century the deeds record the sale by Sir Pryse Pryse and his trustees of portions of the settled estates, which by that date were heavily mortgaged. There is much scope for researching the land ownership of north Cardiganshire by the Crown and by prominent families, notably Pryse, Clement, Phellippe (Phillips) of Aberystwyth, Vaughan, Glais, Davies of Crigie, Pugh of Cwmsymlog, and Johnes of Abermarlais. Early deeds show the layout and development of Aberystwyth town, naming some local landmarks which still exist. The effects of the Genau’r-glyn enclosure acts are shown in the deeds for Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn and Llangynfelyn from the first half of the nineteenth century.

Llanbadarn Fawr (village and parish) title deeds

Title deeds for houses and gardens in the village and parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire, 1332-1903. Some files refer to specific street names or individual properties. Boundary clauses include the streets, the church cemetery and the river Rheidol. Several of the deeds refer to properties acquired in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries by Richard ap Rees ap David Lloyd, Thomas Johnes (Jones) of Llanbadarn Fawr, John Pryse of Gogerddan and Richard Pryse, and in the late eighteenth century by Margaret Pryse of Woodstock. Other prominent names include Edward Rodes, vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr, John Williams of Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, Henry Johnes of Abermarlais and the Lewis family of Glasgrug.

Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn (Parish) title deeds

Title deeds of houses, farms and lands mainly in the parish and/or commote of Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn (formerly called Llanfihangel Castell Gwallter), 1334-1899. The earliest comprise two documents of inspeximus and confirmation to members of the Clement family, of lands in Pennardd, Coedmor and Genau’r-glyn, mentioning Gogerddan, 1334, 1427/8. There is also a lease by the Abbot of Strata Florida, 1539. Most of the files contain evidence of acquisitions by John Pryse and Sir Richard Pryse in the late sixteenth and early seventeeeth centuries, and by Margaret Pryse of Woodstock in the late eighteenth century, together with leases by their successors. Other prominent names include John Wogan of Wiston, the Phillipps family of Aberystwyth, Moris ap Rees ap David Goch of Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn, and the Morgan family of Dole, Glanfread and Pwllglas. The nineteenth century deeds provide evidence of building developments in the parish, and of the existence of woollen factories and a school at Tal-y-bont, 1785-1899. Two files also include properties in the adjacent parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1567-1646, and 1863-1873.

Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn title deeds

Title deeds of houses, farms and lands in the parish of Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn, 1334-1899, and in the townships of Ceulan a Maes-mawr, 1547-1793; Cyfoethybrenin, 1568-1613, 1869; Cynnull Mawr, 1541-1839; Henllys, 1536-1803; and Ysgubor-y-coed, [1547x1552]-1609, 1845-1890. The earliest deeds concern lands of the Clement family between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Others record numerous acquisitions by the Pryse family of Gogerddan from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The properties include parts of the Dol y Clettwr estate, parts of Cwmcynfelyn, Ynyshir, Brynllys, and several houses and commercial premises in Tal-y-bont.

Manor of Genau’r-glyn, and the commote of Pennardd

Original red, velvet-lined box containing an inspeximus and confirmation, 1334, to Robert, brother and heir of Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey Clement, of three letters patent, 1290-1318, granting lands in of the commote of Pennarthe (Pennardd), Coedmor and Genau’r-glyn, Cardiganshire, where the boundaries extend from a stream called Gogerthan to Abertandovey (other boundaries described); a further inspeximus and confirmation, 1427/8, to John son of Griffith, son of Robert Clement, of an inspeximus and confirmation, dated 1400, confirming the previous one; and a covenant by John Wogan of Wiston and Cecill his wife, to levy a fine to John Pryse of Gogerddan of the manor of Genau’r-glyn in the parishes of Llanfihangel Genau'r-glyn, Llanbadarn Fawr and Llangynfelyn, in which Elizabeth wife of Jenkyn Gwyn held a life estate, with a bond for the same, 1568.

Grant in tail by Richard Thomas, son and heir of John Thomas of Landestephan, to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, and Isabella de Stakepol his wife...,

Grant in tail by Richard Thomas, son and heir of John Thomas of Landestephan, to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, and Isabella de Stakepol his wife, and their heirs, of a m. and lands in Landestephan; with remainder to John de Penres, son of the said Sir Robert and of his late wife Burga, and his heirs male; then to Richard de Penres and his heirs male; then to John de Penres, brother of the said Sir Robert, and his heirs male; then to the heirs and assigns of the said Sir Robert. Under seals of Walter Symound and John Symound. [Latin]. Witnesses: Walter Symound, John Symound, John Adam, John Teyllon, John Peterton. Dated at Landestephan, Tuesday before Allhallowes’ Day, 10 Edw. III [1336]. One, of three seals, remains, red wax (17mm). On a shield a merchant’s mark, between the initial letters I.O. Used by Richard Thomas. * S IOH’IS . DE . STOTISBVRI.

Charter of Hugh Le Despenser and confirmation of Edward le Despenser

(212b). Confirmation of Hugh Le Despenser, son and heir of Lord Hugh Le Despenser and the Lady Alianora his wife, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan, of (1) the Charter of William, Earl of Gloucester, to Nicholas, Bishop of Llandaff, in favour of Margam Abbey (see no. 230 (dated 13 July 1358), Roll No. 293 (32) [1200x1299], and G. T. Clark's Cartae, no. MCLI); and (2) the charter of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, to Margam Abbey (ibid).

Dated at Cardiff Castle, 9 Oct. 1338, with many witnesses. Latin.

(212c). Attached is a confirmation of no. 212b by Edward le Despenser, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan. See G. T. Clark's Cartae, no. MCLXXXIII.

Dated at Cardiff, 13 July 1358. Seal wanting.

Grant by Gronov ap Cradoc Wyth to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, of land, etc., formerly held by Jevan ap David ap Gronov...,

Grant by Gronov ap Cradoc Wyth to Sir Robert de Penres, kt, of land, etc., formerly held by Jevan ap David ap Gronov in Dre’me Egoidwenn Brinekenoun in Kylvei. [Latin]. Witnesses: Morgan Thloid, bailiff of Kyluei; Rees ap Howell’, bedell there; David ap Llewellyn ap Meuric, Madoco Voil, Wylim Du ap Wylim ap Meuric, Gruff’ Kethyn, Jeuan ap David ap Llewellyn. Dated at the Chapel of St: Thomas the Martyr, in Kyluei, 1st Jan., 13 Edw. III [1340]. Fragment of a seal, red wax, a lion rampant.

Leaf from a mediæval Bible,

  • NLW MS 23791F [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
  • File
  • [mid 14 cent.]

A leaf from a manuscript Bible in Latin, copied in England around the middle of the fourteenth century, comprising part of the seventh chapter of the book of Esekiel and the beginning of the eighth, which is marked by an illuminated and decorated initial.

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