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A collection of manorial documents and antiquarian notes relating to the Barony of Kemes by George Owen, the historian of Pembrokeshire, and others. The book (according to the late Dr Henry Owen) obtained its name from having at one time been in the possession of Lloyd of Vairdre in Llandyssul, co. Card. Extracts from the book have been published in Archaeologia Cambrensis, the supplement to the Baronia de Kemeys, and in Owen's Pembrokeshire (Cymmrodorion Record Series, No. 1). Contents as follows:. 20 Aug. 1583, Rental or Terrier of the Vairdre Book, ff. 237-9. 1 Oct. 1587, Extent of The Vairdre Book, ff. 272-3. 1 May 1594, Extent of The Vairdre Book, ff. 155-9. 1583, Terrier or Rental of Burry, The Vairdre Book, ff. 240-240a. 1587, Terrier or Rental of Burry, The Vairdre Book, ff. 274-5. 1594, Terrier or Rental of Burry The Vairdre Book, ff. 161-3. 1583, Terrier or Rental of the Manor of Kemes Supra, The Vairdre Book, ff. 241-242. 1587, Extent of the Manor of Kemes Supra, The Vairdre Book, ff. 276-7. 1594, Extent of the Manor of Kemes Supra, The Vairdre Book, ff. 165-9; 176-8. [Post 1594] Rent Roll of Kemes Supra, The Vairdre Book, ff. 127-128a. 1583, Terrier or Rental of the manor of Kemes Infra. Vairdre Book, ff. 243-5. 1587, Extent of the manor of Kemes Infra. The Vairdre Book, ff. 278-9. 1594, Extent of the manor of Kemes Infra, The Vairdre Book, ff. 171-5; 176-8. 1583, Terrier or Rental of the manor of Bayvill, The Vairdre Book, ff. 251-3. 22 Nov. 1584, Rental of Elizabeth Owen alias Herbert of her manor of Bayvill. Apparently a copy of No. 5 above, The Vairdre Book ff. 265-6. 24 June 1586, Extracts from the Court Rolls of Bayvill re the manorial customs of the manor, The Vairdre Book, ff. 256-7. 1587, Extent of the manor of Bayvill and of Coedywinok, The Vairdre Book ff. 287-90. 1594, Extent of the manor of Bayvill and of Coedywinok, The Vairdre Book ff.181-8. 1583, Terrier or Rental of the manor of Eglwyswrw, The Vairdre Book ff. 247-250a. 1587, Extent of the manor of Eglwyswrw, The Vairdre Book ff. 281-6. 1594, Extent of the manor of Eglwyswrw, The Vairdre Book ff. 191-198. 1583, Terrier or Rental of the manor of Molgrove, The Vairdre Book ff. 254-7. 1587, Extent of the manor of Moylgrove, The Vairdre Book ff. 291-2. 1594, Extent of the manor of Moylgrove, The Vairdre Book ff. 199-205. 20 Aug. 1583, Terrier or Rental of all lands, tenements, and profits of George Owen of Henllys, Ar., in the Barony of Kemes (The Vairdre Book ff. 237-57 as cited in detail above), in the town of Pembroke (The Vairdre Book f. 258) and in Kilmaenllwyd and Llanboidy, co. Carm. (The Vairdre Book f. 258); together with tables of Rents and Leases (The Vairdre Book ff. 259-62.). 1 Oct. 1587, Extent of the whole of the Barony of Kemes and its members (The Vairdre Book ff. 272-92 as cited in detail above), together with a terrier or rental of all the lands, etc., of George Owen, Ar., in the town of Pembroke (The Vairdre Book 5.293), and in Kilmaenllwyd and Llanboidy, co. Carm. (The Vairdre Book ff. 293-4); also tables of Rents and Leases (The Vairdre Book ff. 295-8). [N.d.] A Survey of Sir John Perrot's lands (on his attainder) in the lordship of Kemes (The Vairdre Book ff. 138-140a) and in some other parts, viz. the manor of Castelbigh (The Vairdre Book ff. 141-4), the manor of Woodstock and Ambleston (The Vairdre Book ff. 145-150) and the manor of Renaston (The Vairdre Book ff. 151-154). 1583, Terrier or Rental of the manor of Newcastle, Redwalles, and Kevenllymwith, The Vairdre Book ff. 245a-246a. 1587, Extent of the manor of Newcastle and Redwalles, The Vairdre Book ff. 279-80. 1594, Extent of the manor of Newcastle and Redwalles, The Vairdre Book ff. 178-80.

1. Dame Gwen Pryse, widow; 2. Thomas Mathewes of the town and county of Salop, gent., on behalf of Sir Hugh Midleton, knight and bart.
   Articles of Agreement for the sale of the wood called Allt dduy in the township of Skybor y koed, parish of Llanvihangell Generglyn (bounds given), with liberty to make hearths and pits. Draft.

One hundred and sixty-three Estreats Rolls (being particulars of all the fines, amercements, and other financial issues abstracted from the Court Rolls by the Steward for the time being, and which were subsequently levied and collected by the manorial bailiffs; the extracts for the reign of Elizabeth and James I are exceedingly full, and are in excellent condition): scheduled on detail below and distributed among the several manors, thus:. Kemes Infra (1474-1622) 55 Rolls. Kemes Supra (1573-1621) [with Addenda-Barony of Kemes (1695-1748)-9 documents] 52 Rolls. Eglwyswrw (1574-1613) 29 Rolls. Moylgrove (1577-1600) 13 Rolls. Town of Newport (1574-1631) 11 Rolls. Newcastle (1618-1621) 1 Roll. Court of Rhys ab Thomas: 'Angle' (1513) 1 Roll.

Manuscripts and papers relating to the Lloyd family of Bronwydd, Cardiganshire, and their ancestors, the Owen family of Henllys, Pembrokeshire, and records relating to the Bronwydd estate, including an early 17th century book of South Wales pedigrees, the literary, genealogical and historical manuscripts of George Owen of Henllys (c.1552-1613), including his Vairdre Book and a copy of his Description of Pembrokeshire; estate records including manorial records of Pembrokeshire manors including the barony of Cemais, including court rolls, 1381-1771, estreat rolls, 1474-1748, and court leet presentments, 1660-1885; records relating to the borough of Newport, Pembrokeshire, 1434-1847; toll books of Eglwyswrw and Newport fairs, 1599-1603; title deeds, 1241-1933, but mostly 16-18 cent.; rentals, 1682-1873; and estate correspondence, mainly [late 19]-[early 20 cent.].

1. Howell Phillippe of the parish at Llandissill, co. Cardigan, gent.;. 2. Rees David ap John of the parish of Llandissillio, co. Cardigan, yeoman. Grant of a messuage and lands called Tir Nant y Kribwr, parish of Llandissill, co. Cardigan, with right of dower reserved to Elen Lloid. Witnesses: Francis Lloyd, John Lloyd, John Phelip, Phillipp James, David Thomas, Thomas David Meredith, David David ap John, David ap Egnion ap John, John ap Ievan, Rees Gruffith, James Gruffith Reade.

1. William Watkin of the parish of Meliney, yeoman, and Elizabeth Watkin of the same, widow;. 2. Alban Owen of Henllys, esq. Bond in £40 to perform the covenants specified in deeds of even date concerning the wardship of John Thomas. Witnesses: Ievan Bowen, John Lewis, William ap Rees, Lewis ap Lewis, Lewis Mathias. Latin-English. Seal.

1. James Perrott of Harroldston, knight;. 2. Alban Owen of Henllys, esq. Bond in £60 for the performance of covenants in a deed of even date. Latin-English. Seal.

1. Owen Picton of Trellyfen, esq.;. 2. Alban Owen of Henllys, esq. Release of two parcels of land called Gweirglodd hir and Bury, parish of Neverne. Witnesses as in No. 1216 dated 18 Oct. 1616. Latin. Seal.

Copy of an order by the Council of the Marches at Ludlow in the dispute between Thomas Lloyd, plaintiff, and Howell Morgan, defendant, in favour of the plaintiff to enjoy a right of way from his tenement called Bronwydd in the parish of Llangynllo, co. Cardigan, to a common regial highway leading from the parish of Llanvair yr helygen to the Market town of Llanpeder Pont Stephen, co. Cardigan, impeded by a new inclosure made near Rhywvoydw by the defendant, until the suit is finally determined at a later date in the said Court. (See No. 574).

1. David Evans of the parish of Llanbadarn odyn, co. Cardigan, gent., and Rees Howell of the same, smith;. 2. David Gruffith of the parish of Llanddewiaberarth, co. Cardigan, gent. Bond in £60 for the quiet enjoyment of the properties specified in No. 2148. Witnesses: John Llewelyn Lloyd, Ievan ap Rees ap David, Jevan David ap Gruffith, Richard David ap Gruffith and John Phillipps, scribe.

1. David Lloyd of Roseymaine, gent.;. 2. Alban Owen of Henllys, esq. Bond in £40 for the quiet enjoyment of a messuage called Blayne Kene, parish of Nevarne. Witnesses: Owen Bowen, John Channon, David John, Peeter Hebbe, James Owen, William Thomas, Richard William. Latin-English. Seal.

1. David Lloyd;. 2. Alban Owen. Release of the property specified in No. 1220 dated 10 Feb. 1619/20. Witnesses as in No. 1220. Latin. Seal.

1. Sir Henry Hobart, knight and bart., Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas and Chancellor to the Prince of Wales, and others;. 2. Richard Gwynne of Sainte Giles in the Fieldes, co. Middlesex, one of the Grooms of His Highness's Harriers. Lease for 21 years of the fines, issues and amercements arising within the commotes of Mavon otherwise Mavonio, Gwynioneth, Ucharden, Kaerwedros, Iscoide, Asherwyn, Cenerglyn, Cruthin, Perveth, Mevenneth, and Hanniocke and in the town[s] of Cardigan and Aberustwith, co. Cardigan. Rent: £7 6s 8d for the fines and amercements, and for the custom called amobr 53s 4d annually. Seals.

Information presented to the Lord President of the Council in the Marches of Wales by Marmaduke Lloyd, esq., attorney on behalf of the King, against Sir William Wogan of Wyston, knight, John Phillips of Pentribarch, esq., Alban Owens, of Hanlys, esq., William Vale of Haverford west, James Phillips of Castle bighe, John Meredith of Maenclochogg, John William Cardigan of the same, John Cornocke of St. Dogmells, Lewis Ievan of Llangolman, Evan John Dedwith, Harry John Dedwith and William John Dedwith of Harismote, defendants, touching the wrongful imprisonment of Lewis Roblin of Walton by Sir William Wogan and Alban Owens justices of the peace, to prevent the said Lewis Roblin prosecuting a number of the defendants. Copy.

1. David Griffith of Llanthewie aberarth, co. Cardigan, gent. 2. Gruffith ap Ievan Trahern of Llanthewie brevy, co. Cardigan, gent. Grant of a bond in £60 for the performance of covenants in a deed from David Evans of Llanbadarn odyn to David Gruffith touching two messuages in the parish of Llanbadarn odyn aforesaid.

1. Morgan Gwynn of Llanvihangel Yerwarth, co. Carmarthen, gent.;. 2. John Lewis of Llisnewidd, parish of Llangeler, co. Carmarthen, gent. Bond in £600 for the performance of covenants specified in a deed of even date. Latin-English.

1. Richard Mores David ap Owen of the town of Machenlleth, co. Montgomery, yeoman;. 2. Edward Pugh of Dolyravarddu, parish of Llanvayn, co. Montgomery, gent. Bargain And Sale of a messuage or burgage in a street called Street gwyr gwynedd otherwise Pentre yr Allt in the town of Machenlleth, co. Montgomery.

Commission from the Court of Arches to the following rectors, vicars or curates, viz., Henry Griffeth of ? Loveston, Thomas Williams of Hodgestone, William Williams of Walwins castle, David Lloyde of Penboyre .... Owen, Meredith Charles of Marthery, Thomas Robartes of Lampeter Velfray and Henry Griffeths of St. Petrox, to examine witnesses in the appeal of Thomas Lloyde, gent., against the restitution of conjugal rights to his wife Joan Owen. See No. 7173 dated circa 1615-1624. Latin. Torn.

1. Alban Owen of St. Dogmells, gent.;. 2. Evan Owen, George Owen the younger, and William Owen of Henllys, gent., reputed sons of George Owen late of Henllys, esq., deceased, father of Alban Owen. Confirmation of a lease for their lives made by the said George Owen of a messuage and lands near Egloyserowe, a meadow called the Castle meade and lands at Maesymain, with a parcel of land called Yr Avell vagh, a messuage and lands near a brook called Gavran, and two messuages in the lower end of Eglosserow called Place y Castle, with a small messuage or cot and a piece of land near the old common pound called Tir y vron in the tenure of William Force and John Nicholas, clerk, all in the parish of Eglosserowe. Witnesses: William Bradshaw, Owen Johns, John Owen, John Thomas, clerk, George Owen, James Vaughan, John Owen, Thomas Mathias, Gruffith Vaughan, Hugh Thomas, clerk.