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Title deeds of the Aberbechan estate in Aberhafesb, Betws Cedewain, Carno, Llanllwchaearn, Llanwnnog and Manafon, 1238, 1564-1680, and to the Main estate, Meifod, 1545-1684.

Records of the Gogerddan estate, Cardiganshire, and the Pryse family, including branches of the family at Glanfred, Ynysgreigiog and Glanmerin,1238-1987. There are also records of various other families linked to Gogerddan by marriage: Loveden of Buscot Park, Berkshire, Lewes (or Lewis) of Llan-gors, Breconshire, and of Abernantbychan and Coedmor in Cardiganshire, Hean Castle in Pembrokeshire and Hurst in Berkshire and Wiltshire, Pughe of Mathafarn, Montgomeryshire, and via the Pughe family, Salesbury of Rug. Merionethshire. The main group of Gogerddan estate papers comprises rentals, 1719-1931; valuations, 1805-[early 20th cent.]; title deeds, 1332-1930; estate administration records which include agency and tenancy papers, 1810-1925, estate accounts, 1474-1926 (mainly 1850s-1926), building records, 1766-1921, agricultural records, 1796-1922, forestry and timber records, 1816-1923, papers relating to enclosures on Cors Fochno and elsewhere, 1743-1899, hunting, shooting and fishing records, 1804-1943, and household administration records, 1668-1928; estate and general correspondencec, 1586-1924; papers of various agricultural societies, 1815-1924; Cardiganshire lead mining records, 1656-1924; manorial records mainly from Genau’r-glyn, Cardiganshire, and Emlyn Iscych, Pembrokeshire, and a few from Lampeter, 1610-1919; legal papers, 1441-[post-1908]; mortgages and other financial papers, 1577-1926; papers relating to the Cardigan Borough elections and other political papers, [1690]-1880[; county administration papers from Cardiganshire and other counties, 1523-1929; records of institutions such as churches and chapels, schools and charities, 1620-1945; papers relating to roads and railways, 1776-1900; the Pryse family probate records and family settlements, 1549-1950; and personal papers of the family, including Lady Marjorie Pryse, 1641-1987. There are several sub-groups of records from the other estates. The first of these is Abernantbychan, 1416-1918, which includes rentals, 1722-1887and valuations, 1790-[c. 1881]. The other estates comprise Mathafarn, 1403-1754, Aberbechan and Main, 1238-1684, Rug, 1529-1744, and miscellaneous estates which include Peterwell and Nanteos, Cardiganshire, Llanboidy in Carmarthenshire and Montserrat, West Indies, 1562-[c.1887],The BRA deposit consisted of papers mainly from the offices of solicitors, Atwood and Hughes of Aberystwyth, and Boys and Tweedie of London. It included original Gogerddan deeds, together with maps, correspondence, papers relating to enclosures in the manor of Genau’r-glyn, sales and purchases of land, mining and court cases, and papers amassed during administration of the estate after the death of Pryse Loveden in 1855. The material in the BRA Deposit has been amalgamated with the main Gogerddan catalogue, albeit as discrete files for retrieval purposes.Overall, the collection reflects the historical importance of Gogerddan and the Pryse family within Cardiganshire. Several major themes emerge from the estate records: the history of property ownership and building development in the Aberystwyth area, estate work such as land drainage, building improvements, agriculture, forestry, mining, gamekeeping and foxhunting, county politics, and participation in large-scale commercial enterprises such as the railways. The personal papers illustrate the family’s interests and their deep concern over financial issues during the final decline of the Gogerddan estate.

Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the estate of Aberbechan, Montgomeryshire, in the parishes of Aberhafesb, 1609, Betws Cedewain, 1564-1596, Carno, 1238, 1584-1590, Llanllwchaearn, 1566-1595, Llanwnnog, 1650, and Manafon, 1669-1680, together with miscellaneous bonds and other documents, 1577-1635. Several of the deeds record transactions of John Pryse of Aberbechan and Gogerddan, Edward Pryse, Sir Richard Pryse and the family of his wife, Dame Gwen Pryse, particularly Rees ap Morys ap Owen of Aberbechan. This series contains the earliest document found in the Gogerddan estate records, a gift by Brother Hugh of St Asaph to the Hospital of Jerusalem in Carno, 1238.

A gift in frank almoign by Brother Hugh of St Asaph to the Hospital of Jerusalem in Carno, of part of the benefice of the parish church of Tregynon, which he had from Meyler Kryc, and the remaining part as shall become vacant for Christ’s poor in the said house of Carno, witnessed by Richard, dean of St Asaph, and others, 1238; leases by Richard Pryse of Gogerddan, of Tythin Y Llyest Dduy and Tythin Howell Bedo Kethin, in the township of Derlwyn, Carno, 1584-1586; and a bond by Ievan ap Henry of Carno to Richard Pryse, 1590

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Estate papers and title deeds of the Mathafarn estate, which were identified as a distinct group within the Gogerddan archive by Glyn Parry at NLW. Mathafarn was gained by Gogerddan when Thomas Pryse married Maria Charlotta, daughter of Rowland Pughe, c. 1738. Gogerddan sold the Mathafarn estate in 1752 but the deed confirming the sale to Dame Frances Williams Wynn (acting for her son, Sir Watkin) is dated 1754. No definite reason can be given for the retention of the title deeds at Gogerddan after the sale of the Mathafarn estate to Wynnstay. These may be the deeds which were retained to settle a dispute with Mr Owen (letter from John Chambre, 3 Sept. 1754, papers of Thomas Pryse, ref. GCC1/15)
This section includes title deeds, 1403-1754, family settlements and probate records, 1505-1742, mortgages, 1569-1734, mining leases, 1698-1713, legal papers and arbitration awards, 1546-[c. 1743/4], and letters, 1704-1734. The Mathafarn papers also incorporate a trust of the Caethle estate in Tywyn, Merioneth, for which William Pughe acted as trustee, 1505-1726.

Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the Pughe family of Mathafarn, mainly in the parishes of Cemais, Darowen Llanbryn-mair, Llanwrin, Machynlleth and Penegoes in Montgomeryshire, 1403-1736. The deeds record the Pughes’ possession, under a crown lease, of the lordships of Arwystli and Cyfeiliog, as well as the names of properties within those lordships, 1568-1673.

Title deeds of houses and lands of the Mathafarn estate in the parishes of Cemais, Darowen and Llanbryn-mair, 1521-1736, Llandinam, Llangurig and Llanidloes, 1579-1730, Llanwnnog, 1616, and Llanwrin, 1403-1677. Many of the deeds record acquisitions and other transactions by the Pughe family of Mathafarn between 1561 and 1736. One file contains leases and assignments of the lordships of Arwystli and Cyfeiliog, as well as named properties within the lordships, 1568-1673. Some files refer to the Purcell family of Dinthill, Salop, the Meredith family of Glynceirig and the Jones family of Clegyrddwr, Llanbryn-mair

Title deeds of houses and lands in the parish of Llanwrin and manor of Cyfeiliog, Montgomeryshire, [?1403]-1677. The earliest document is a copy of court roll of the manor of Cyfeiliog, recording a gift to Llywelyn ap Gruffith Ieuan Lloit ap Tuder and Ieuan Vighan ap Cadog' of a gavel of land of Tuder ap Cyno, previously of Madoc ap Owen ap Grono in Llanwrin, and a pardon to the tenants who rebelled in the late insurrection [revolt of Owain Glyndwr], [?1403]. Properties in the later deeds include Tuthyn Mays y Ffrewthey, 1545; Dryll yr Helygen, Dryll y Weirglodd, and Dryll Juxta Derwen y Fran, land in Y Bryn Koch, Anhereg y Cappel in Glynceirig, Aber Nant y Barkytt in Dol Yorchen, Glynceirig, and Yr Ystum Gwyn, purchased by John ap Hugh ap Ieuan of Mathafarn, 1545-1569; Gwerne 'r Stable, otherwise Esgair y Kawdladd, and Dol Gwern Stabley, acquired respectively by Richard ap Hugh ap Ieuan of Penegoes, 1566, Rowland ap John ap Hugh, 1570, and Rowland Pugh, 1595; and [Tyddyn y Ganffrwd], purchased by Rowland Pughe, 1628. The file also contains the post-nuptial settlement of Meredith ap Ho'ell ap Rees and Ethliwe vch D'd Lloyd, 1576; leases by Rowland Pughe, naming Kae Ieuan Vongam, Tythyn Eskair Hir, Llyest Bwlch Gwayn Drosol, Llyest Bwlch Gwayn Nant, Tyddyn Bryn Gronw and part of Bryn Meirig, in Blaenglesyrch and Llanfechan, 1577-1608; mortgages to Rowland Pughe of Tythyn Blaenglesyrch and other properties in Llanfechan, Blaenglesyrch and Glynceirig, 1600x[1648]. Other properties include lands in Dol Rhyd Ieuan Thy, 1587. Among the personal names are Ieuan ap Rees ap Ieuan ap Mredyth ap Ieuan Vaughan of Llanidloes and other descendants of Ieuan ap Mredyth ap Ieuan Vaughan, 1568. The final item is a conveyance by William Pughe of Mathafarn and others to Cornelius LeBrun of Nanteos, Cardiganshire, of Kae Iago, Glynceirig, and Esgair Hyr, Llanfechan, 1677.

Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the Pughe family of the Mathafarn estate situated in Llanwrin and several adjacent parishes in Montgomeryshire, 1403-1736, and in several parishes in Merioneth, mainly around Mallwyd, 1544-1704; and a series of miscellanous deeds and bonds, 1562-1754.