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Cornwall Record Office Arundell of Lanherne and Trerice

Reference AR /4/99 Date 22 Oct 1632

Lease and counterpart for 99 years on lives of Jane Martyn, wife of John Martin and Thomas and Mary Martyn, son and daughter of John Martin

1. John Arundell of lanherne, Esquire

2. John Martin of St Columb Minor, yeoman

Property, messuages, lands and tenements in Menewalls in St Columb Minor, parcel of the manor of Trembleath, held by Nicholas Cooke in the right of Catherine, his wife. Mineral and Timber rights reserved.

Consideration: 50 pounds,

Rent: 30s 0d a year

One capon yearly or 18d

One harvest journey or 4d

Heriot of one best beast or 33s 4d

Covenants:

To do common suit to the court of the Manor

To act as reeve if so elected

To repair and maintain the property

Clause to ensure peaceful enjoyment of property by John Martin

High rents, etc, to be dealt with by John Arundell