THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES AN ACCOUNT ' OF THE DIFFERENT CHARITIES BELONGING TO THE POOR OF THE COUNTY of NORFOLK, ABRIDGED FROM THE RETURNS UNDER GILBERT'S ACT, TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN 1786; AND FROM THE TERRIERS IX THE OFFICE OF THE LORD BISHOP OF NORWICH. BY ZACHARY CLARK. BURY ST. EDMUND'S: PRINTED BY GEDGE AND BARKER; FOR LOXGMJN, HURST, REES, ORME, JND BROWN, PATERNOSTER-ROW, LONDON. 1811. HV . PREFACE. IfjLY friend, Zachary Clark, of Downham, in the county of Norfolk, and one of the respec- table Society of the Quakers, having compiled the following Work, applied to me some time ago to introduce it for him into the world ; and believing as I did then and do now, that the publication of it may be made productive of good, I was unwilling not to accede to his request. It appears that Mr. Clark, having heard some years back, and having also reason to believe, that Charities left by benevolent individuals for the use of the Poor were often mismanaged and misapplied, was then much concerned on that account, and that in course of time he began to take an interest in those cases of abuse which had been reported to him. This feeling, so proper and laudable, arose from that best and most equitable of all motives, namely, a wish a2 IV that others should be done unto, as he, in their situations, would desire to be done unto him- self : for unquestionably if he had been a poor man, and had found in his native parish any donation left to him as such, he would not have liked to be defrauded of his legal due, or to see that bequest, which had been intended for him- self by the will of a benevolent donor, pass into the hands of others, for whom it had never been designed. As time stole on this feeling increased, till at length he found in himself a growing disposition to be more than a mere hearer of such reports ; in facl a disposition, which impelled him to be- come an ac~lor in the cause of the Poor. The great question, however, was, where was he to obtain information, so as to know, in any case which might be pointed out to him of abuse in the application of monies belonging to the Poor, what the rights of the Poor really were in that particular case? Where was he to learn that such an application of monies was a real violation of such rights ? To this a friend, whom he con- sulttd, replied, that for his own particular county, viz. Norfolk, he might come at all the information he wished for at the Bishop of Nor- wich's Office, where all the ancient Terriers, that is, where all the registers of land or money ever bequeathed to the Poor were to be found. These Terriers, he observed, would contain the names of the donors, the dates of the donations, and the various uses to which the latter were to be applied. This intelligence was peculiarly acceptable to Mr. Clark, and in a short time he procured from the Office just mentioned copies of two or three of these Terriers for places where abuses of the Poor's money were said to have taken place, with a view of comparing the then uses of these Charities, with those for which the donors, as related in the Terriers, designed them. Having found, in one or two instances, that the application of the Poor's money was different from that which the Terriers pointed out to be the true one, he was encouraged to seek for in- formation in other cases. This, however, he did gradually, Thus, in one year he added copies of two or three Terriers to those which a 3 VI composed his stock. In another he added others. In another he was obliged to have recourse to the Petty Bag Office in London, for copies of decrees relating to cases in question. In an- other he obtained copies of ancient Wills for the same purpose. Thus he went on, though but slowly, increasing his knowledge in this de- partment. In process of time, having obtained a number of copies of Wills, Decrees, and Terriers, he began to feel his ground on this subject, or, in other words, he began to feel the strength of the foundation on which he stood ; and finding from the knowledge he had acquired, that some town lands belonging to the Poor were, in two several parishes, improperly disposed of, he in- terfered publicly, and succeeded. The result of his interference was, that the Poor in each parish received a considerable augmentation to their income from the lands in question. Cheered by this success, he was still more inclined to persevere; but, in doing this, he was persuaded that it became him for the future Vll to adopt some regular and fixed plan. Living, as I observed before, in Norfolk, he thought no better plan could be devised than that of en- deavouring, expensive and laborious as the task would be, to procure copies of all the Terriers which might be in existence for that county. He believed that, if such copies were procured and printed, many advantages would result. First, every person living in the county would have an opportunity of seeing whether any, and what Charities, had been left to the Poor of his own particular parish, and what were the in- tended uses of these. Secondly, by comparing their intended with their existing uses, he would see how far they were abused. And, thirdly, in the event of such abuse, he would be enabled, by producing such Terriers before his fellow- parishioners, to restore them to the end for which they had been originally designed. He had a hope, in fact, that individuals, seeing these Terriers in print for their respective pa- rishes, would actually step forward in behalf of the Poor, and secure to them their just rights wherever they appeared to have been invaded. He had also another hope, viz. that as he him- Vlll self had endeavoured to collect in one book the Charities belonging to his own county, others might be induced to make similar collections for those to which they respectively belonged ; so that, one following the example of another, the Rights of the Poor might, in time, be ascer- tained, and put upon record through the whole kingdom. But while he was contemplating this plan, and the means of executing it, he received informa- tion from a friend of a rich mine of materials, of which he had been wholly ignorant, and which on that account he had wholly over- looked. His friend informed him, that Mr. Gilbert, a worthy Member of Parliament, had brought in a Bill, only a few years before, which had been carried through both Houses of Par- liament, the object of which was to bring to light every species of donation belonging to the Poor, throughout the realm. By this Bill all Justices of the Peace were ordered to appoint a day in every parish, on which the Minister and Churchwardens were to attend, in order to re- ceive instructions how to make out Returns IX under their own hands, and this upon oath, of all the Charities of which they had any know- ledge, within their respective parishes. Heavy penalties were attached to those who should withhold a proper discovery. The names of the donors, and the dates of the donations, were to be given. It was to be specified also in these Returns whether the latter were by deed or by gift. It was to be stated also in whom they were then vested, and if they were applied or not to their proper use. Other circumstances also were to be noticed, as they elucidated the history in question. His friend then informed him that this Bill, containing so many clauses to his purpose, had been carried into execution ; that the inquiry had commenced in May 1 784-, and that it went on till January 1786, when it was considered to be completed ; and that about this time the different Returns were presented in. papers, making together many reams, to the House of Commons, and containing of course id a well founded and important aistory of all the Charities in the kingdom. Mr. CJark, on receiving this intelligence, saw great occasion to rejoice. He conceived now, that all the information he wanted had, by means of the benevolent Bill of Mr. Gilbert, been prepared for him, and that, if the original Returns were but in being, it was ready for his use. He inquired therefore at the proper office of the House of Commons, whether these had been preserved, and, if so, whether copies of them could be procured. Receiving, in process of time, an answer to both questions in the affirmative, he gave an order, regardless of the expense, for the copying of every Return under the Act of Gilbert, which was forthcoming, for the County of Norfolk. These copies having been made and sent to him, to the amount of some hundreds, he began to inspect them. But here he perceived, on comparing some of these with the copies of some of the Terriers which he had before obtained for the same plates, that there were Charities in Gilbert's Returns not noticed in the Terriers, and, vice versd, Charities in the Terriers not noticed in Gilbert's Returns, for the same pa- rish. He found also that both the Returns and the Terriers frequently threw light, where there was some obscurity, upon the contents of each other. This being the case,' he considered that the Returns for places under the Act of Gilbert would be often imperfect without accompanying Terriers for the same, and therefore he resolved, whatever expense he might incur, to realize his first resolution, that is, to collect also the Ter- riers for the whole county. By the union of two such bodies of evidence as these, he con- ceived his work would be more complete. The latter, however, he found he could not obtain, that is, copies of all the Terriers of the county, without the permission of Dr. Bathurst, then and now Lord Bishop of the diocese. He was constrained, therefore, to apply to the latter. This amiable Prelate, whose love of doing good is not impeded by the narrow notions of Intol- erance, but who considers every good man, though divided from him by religious opinion, as a Christian Brother, received Mr. Clark, though a Quaker, both with respect and friendship, ex- pressed his approbation of the undertaking, and acceded to his request. Xll It is then from the copies of the Returns un- der Gilbert's Act, and from those of the Terriers in the Office of the Bishop of the Diocese, that the present Book, comprising an account of Norfolk Charities, has been compiled. There are no less, it appears, than between five and six hundred, out of between seven and eight hundred parishes in this county, which have some Charity or Charities belonging to them, and of which accounts have been collected from either the one or the other of these sources. The history, therefore, of a very great propor- tion of the parishes in this county, as it relates to donations to the Poor, has been obtained. With respect to those parishes, concerning which no information has been procured on this subject, we are perhaps warranted in saying, either that no Returns were made for them to the House of Commons, or, if there were, ei- ther that they, whom Mr. Clark employed to copy them, could not find them in the Office, or that, having found them, they could disco- ver in them no donations to copy. Xlll Of the Returns under the A6i of Gilbert, and of the Terriers in question, I may observe here., that in both cases the contents of them will be found in the present History to have been greatly abridged. Mr. Clark aimed at giving the sub- stance of them, and nothing more. It was useless, in his opinion, to put the reader to a double expence, by making the Work contain twice more words than were necessary. I may observe also, concerning them, that though generally speaking, they are correct in sub- stance as he has now given them, it is impos- sible that some inaccuracies should not have crept into the text. It must be remembered, that the Compositor did not print from the ori- ginals, but only from copies of these ; and that, even if he had printed from the originals, he himself, on account of the variety of the hand- writing, but more particularly on account of the obscurity of it in many instances, would have been often puzzled to make out either the names of men or places. It may require perhaps some apology, for printing at full length the names of certain per- XIV sons, as mentioned in the Returns ; I mean, where they appear to have been implicated in the abuse of some of the Charities in question. But I do not see how Mr. Clark could have done otherwise. The names had already been made public to every Member of the House of Com- mons. His account, therefore, is but the repe- tition of the public one, and of this as delivered, by national authority, upon oath. It may be observed, also, that his account does not make those more conspicuous than they then were, or than they now are, if living; all such persons being, at the time of the Returns, known as implicated in their own parishes ; and out of their own parishes this account cannot injure them. It may be observed, however, that most, if not all of those in question, are now dead ; that many of them were more negligent than intentionally vicious in the trusts commit- ted to them ; and that in the most flagrant cases, that is, where persons are actually in possession of property belonging to the Poor, I know it to be Mr. Clark's opinion, that some of these have no knowledge whatever, that their ancestors obtained it by means tliat were either objectionable or unjust. XV That these pages will discover abuses must be expected, when they embrace the history of not less than three or four centuries in point of time. Of these the reader will judge for him- self when he sees them. It is, however, a more pleasing part of the subject to reflect, that he, who by reading becomes acquainted with them, may learn, if he have any thing to bequeath to the Poor, how he may, in some instances, steer clear of them in future. Thus, for example, if the property to be disposed of be a landed es- tate, no Trustee, nor intimate friend, nor rela- tion of a Trustee, should be allowed to farm it. The greatest rent should be had for it in all cases, as far as this is compatible with good and proper security, and the character of the tenant or tenants. If it consist of money, it should never be placed out but on undeniable security. By a neglect of only two of these provisions the Poor, it appears, have been great sufferers. Lands belonging to them have been scanda- lously underlet, and money of the same de- scription has been totally lost. XVI I have now only to observe, that the letter G. denotes that, whatever paragraphs follow it, they are abridged extracts from GILBERT'S RETURNS; that the letter T. denotes that every paragraph following it, in like manner, is an abridged extract from some TERRIER, to which is usually affixed it's date ; and that, where G. and T. stand together, the paragraphs following are the combined substance both of the RETURN and of the TERRIER on the same subject, in which case the sense is some- times more apparent than it would have been, had it been to be collected from either of these documents by itself. THOMAS CLARKSON. AN ACCOUNT OF NORFOLK CHARITIES. ACLE. (WALSHAM HUNDRED.) G. J_ EN shillings a year to the Minister, for a Sermon on Good Friday ; <)s. worth of Bread, to be distributed among the Poor of the parish at the same time, and Is. to the Parish Clerk. This is paid out of 1 A. and 24P. of Land, now vested in General Wigg, the annual produce of which is said to be ll. By whom, or when, or how this was given, is unknown. Also 12s. annually, to be distributed by the Minister and Churchwardens. This is the pro- duce of 121. in money vested in General Wigg, but by whom, when, and how given, is un- known. ALDBURGH. ,4_. (EARSHAM HUNDRED*) G. A Farm and Lands in Wissett and Spex- hall, in Suffolk, were bought by Trustees, in pursuance of the Will of Richard Wright, who died in or before the reign of Henry the VHIth, and by decree under a commission for charitable uses issued under James the 1st, (the inhabitants of Aldburgh adding to the purchase money) the 2 AN ACCOUNT OF rents and profits were to be applied to the ea.se and aid of the parish of Aldburgh. This estate is vested in John Dogget, Peter Spark, John Crow, and others, as Trustees ; and the annual produce of it stated to be worth 551. subject to land-tax and other deductions. OBSERVATION. This return is objectionable, for who can tell whether the Farm be let at a proper rent for the Poor, unless the number of acres be specified. There have been instances of Trustees themselves holding lands in their trust, and also letting tham to their friends at an under rent. Also an Estate, consisting of about 16A. in the parishes of St. Nicholas and St. James, in Southelmham, Suffolk, purchased in the year 1640 of John Sutton, by the inhabitants of AWburgh, and conveyed by them by deed to Feoffees, to the intent that they the said Feoffees, their heirs, &c. should at all times employ the rents and profits yearly arising from the premises to the only benefit and behalf of the inhabitants within the said parish ; the time for distribution to be left ta the discretion of the said Feoffees. Annual produce stated to amount to 151. subjeci to land-tax and other deductions. The estate is vested in the same Trustees as the former. Also 1 A. of Land let at 20s. and about |A. let at 10s. and about 20R. let at 5s. a year. These are vested in Trustees for the ease and benefit of the said parish, but by whom, and when they were given, is unknown-. ALDBOROUGH. (NOTtffH ERPJNGHAM HUNDRED.) T. In a Temer delivered into the office of the Bishop of Norwich in 1806, it appears the following Town-lands are inserted, viz. . Little Field, being lA. occupied by John Cubitt ; 1A. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 3 in the South Field, occupied by John Gay, Esq. 1R. by Mary Clark, and a messuage standing against the common land called Fairstead, with two small gardens, and containing three small tenements, called the Town House. ALPINGTON. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Certain Lands, left by Will in 1698 by Mrs. Ann Rant, of Yelverton, for the Poor of Yelvertonand Alpington, at the discretion solely of the Minister, Churchwarden, and Owner of the chief house of her family, invested in Mr. Abbot, of Kirby Cane. Annual value reported to be 41. 10s. OBSERVATION. -This return is liable to the same objeo< tioti as in Observation, p. 2. ANTINGHAM. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. lA. by estimation, left in 1630 by Thos. Kirby, for the Poor of Antingham, sintie ex- changed with Lord Suffield for another Acre ; the reported value 8s. 21. also is laid out for Wheat, and given an- nually to the said Poor, called pond-money, by Lord Suffield, but there is no record of its origin. ARMINGHALL. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. A Messuage, left by Herne, but unknown when, for the benefit of the Poor of Arminghall, now vested in Lord Roseberry, reported to be worth 21. annually. B2 4- AN ACCOUNT OF ASHILL. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. 3 A. lOP. of Land in Ashill, the rents to be given, first to the necessary repairs of the , church, and the remainder, at the discretion ot the Minister and Churchwardens, to such Poor as do not take relief from the parish, and attend the service of the church. The objects of the charity, as now stated, are conjectural only, as the writings are lost. The value of the land, which is invested in the Lord of the Manor, Rector, Churchwardens, &c. for the time being, is stated to be 21. 17s. annually. Also 30A. of Land, vested as the former, of the annual value of 291. 14s. given by Act of Parliament in 1785 A by the consent of the Lord of the Manor and other proprietors of land in the parish, for the purchase of fuel, to be distributed among the owners of messuages in the said pa- rish, not occupying lands or tenements of more than the annual value of 51. in such proportion as the majority of the Trustees shall from time to time direct. ASHMANHAUGH. (TUN STEAD HUNDRED.) G. 2 A. 20P. of Land, let for 10s. annually, to be applied to the use of necessitous persons ; also 38P. let annually for 6s. also 1R. 9P. let annually for Is. 8d. The two latter have been applied time out of mind to the repairs of the church. Also a Messuage, divided into two te- nements, of which a part of the rent, viz. 15s. is applied to the repairs of the church, and the remaining 10s. is distributed among the Poor, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 5 When, or how, or by whom this property was given, is unknown. OBSERVATION. It may be observed here, not only that 10s. appears to be too low an annual rent for 2 A. SOP. but that property for public uses appears to have been lost, on inspecting the preceding return to the House of Commons : for a Terrier dated 1760 mentions two Town-houses in this parish, the rents of which belonged to poor widows, and two pieces of Land in the use of William Beales : also Legacies, one of 151. by Clement Warnes, and another of 101. by a person unknown, to be laid out in building a house on the common, rented by Robert Newton at 21. per annum: also 1R. of Land in Grout's Close, and half an Acre rented at 10s. by William Beales j and a small Cottage iphabited by the Poor, ASLACTON. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge, amounting to 11. from Lands late of Mr. Lawrence Lenure, now in pos- session of Mrs. Mary Bodham, widow ; to be given to the Poor of Aslacton, who do not re- ceive collection, at the discretion of the Minister and Churchwarden, every Candlemas-day. This donation was left by Will, but by whom is un- known. T. It appears by a Terrier dated 1 806, that there were formerly three Cottages belonging-to the above parish, all of which are dilapidated, and the lands on which they stood have been allotted to different persons by the Commissioners under the Aslacton Inclosure Act ; but compen- sation has been made to the parish by the Com- missioners in two allotments from the low com- mon of Aslacton, one of which measures 6 A. 2R. 36T. and the other 11A. III. These allotments are now vested in the Lords or Ladies of the Manor, the Curate, Churchwarden, a;iul Over B 3 6 AN ACCOUNT OF eeers of the parish for the time being, and their successors for ever. The poor inhabitants have a right to cut peat or turf on such of the land as produces the same. The herbage arising from the said land is to be let, and the money to be laid out in the purchase of fuel, to be distributed to the Poor. There was also another piece of Land contain- ing 2A. late part of the low common, set aside for firing for the Poor ; but it has since been al- lotted by the Commissioners to the Surveyors, as a public gravel pit for repairing the highways, &c. as will be found by the award, one copy of which is deposited in the town chest, and ano- ther with the Clerk of the Peace for the county. ATTLEBURGH. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. Andrew Reeder gave by Will, on the 30th of November 1655, 2A. QR. of Land and Meadow in Attleburgh, that the rents and profits arising therefrom should be distributed amongst eight of the most aged, impotent poor people, every first Lord's Day in Lent, for ever. The annual produce is said to be only 11. Is. It is not known in whom this charity is vested. On the 28th of June 1670, Sir Francis Bick- ley left by Will 4A, of Pasture Land in Attle- burgh, that the rents thereof (all taxes being first deducted) should be given every Christmas Day to the poor people of the said parish ; the annual produce is stated at 31. J6s. The charity is vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. On the 6th of December 1678, Henry >?or- ford, Clerk, ordered by Will, that the profits arising from a Messuage and 8A. of Land, in NORFOLK CHARITIES. f Attleburgh, should be paid half-yearly to the Schoolmaster in the said parish, to teach six poor children, born of parents inhabiting the said town, to read, write, and cast accounts; also he charged a house and 4A. of land in the same parish with the payment of 12d. on every Sun- day, for ever, after his decease, to be laid out in good wheaten bread, at 2d. per loaf, to be given to six of the poorest widows in the parish ; and also of a sum of yearly to the Clerk of the parish, supposed to be 2s. now vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. The annual produce of the above messuage and 8A. is stated to be 171. and the charity to be vested in Edmund Lock, William Thorold, John Driver, and Robert Payne r of Attleburgh. It was agreed in a deed of release, dated 25th of April 1772, by the then principal inhabitants of Attleburgh, that the yearly revenues arising from 29A. 1R. 20P. of Land, (meadow and pasture) belonging to and lying in Attleburgh and Beesthorpe, should be applied to the dis- charge of all such common town charges where- with the inhabitants of Attleburgh should be 3'ea-rly burthened. The annual produce is stated at 131. Is. 8d. and the charity is vested in Edmund Lock, of Attleburgh, and several other Trustees. The rents and profits of the above premises have been usually appropriated to the repairing and ornamenting the church of At- tleburgh. ATTLEBRIDGE. (TAVERHAM: HUNDRED.) G. Land, supposed to be vested in the Wife of George Copland Grave/, and Ann Knights B 4 S AN ACCOUNT OF Lombe, collectively ; given (but by whom, or when, or how, is not known) to repair a house, containing three dwellings for the use of three persons not taking collection, which persons were to be either widowers, widows, bachelors, or spinsters. The house is returned as having been pulled down about 12 years since. OBSERVATION. What is now done, the house beipg down, with the money arising from this Laud ? AYLSHAM. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. On the 2d of March, in the ]3th of James 1st, Thomas Cressey left by Will two Messuages and 2A. of Land, the rents of which were to be received by the Churchwardens, and to be applied in repairing the buildings ; and the overplus, if any, to be distributed to the Poor. These messuages are occupied by paupers rent free. The inhabitants, however, have erected a workhouse on part of the land, and the re- mainder, being about lA. is occupied by a person who pays no rent. The premises are copyhold of the Manor of Aylsham, on the part of Lancaster. On June the 2 1st, 1774, Thomas Curtis, John Clarke, and Thomas Clover, were admitted Trustees. On the 28th of September 1730, Simon Porter surrendered to Trustees, for the Poor, a Tene- ment copyhold of the Manor of Aylsham Wood, which produces one guinea per annum. The Trustees' names are not inserted in the report. On the 10th of April 1738, the Lord of the Manor of Aylsham Wood, late Sexton's, granted a Tenement and 10P. of Land, of the annual value of one guinea, for the use of the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. On the 19th of April 1774, Samuel Soame admitted in trust for the same. A Piece of Meadow, containing 2R. let at 5s. and paid by the Churchwardens yearly to five widows. The donor is not known. A Free School founded, as report goes, by Robert Jannis, and endowed with 101. payable quarterly to the master, and charged on Paken- ham Manor in Shropham. The Treasurer of Norwich Great Hospital pays the same. The master teaches seven boys of Aylsham. T. A Free School, founded by one MfV Norgate, and endowed with aol. per annum, 101. whereof to be paid by the Mayor and Al- dermen of Norwich, and 1 01. out of the Water Mills in Aylsham ; but in consequence of a suit with the Earl of Sandwich, and of repairs done to the said Mills, the same is at present lost. OBSERVATION. It is likely that both the School and it's revenues have been lost, as no mention is made of them, in Mr. Gilbert's Return. But while the Mills exist, soinfe inquiry should be made concerning them. AYLMERTON. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. There was formerly, by report, a pay* ment of 3s. per week for the Poor, in conside* ration of some common land taken into the Park ; but the parish have no writings to shew for the exchange, nor has the payment been made in the memory of any one. T. A Terrier dated 13th of June 1763, states that there is 1A. of Land in Aylmerton Field, called Bell-ring Acre, for which the great grand* father, grandfather, and father of the present Nicholas Abbs, furnished ropes to the bells be* Id AN ACCOUNT OF longing to Aylmerton Church, which land is in the occupation of Thomas Cable, tenant to the said Nicholas Abbs. There was alsb a Cottage then in this parish for the use of the Poor. OBSERVATION. As the Bell-ring Acre and the Cottage wtere not returned under Mr. Gilbert's Act, some inquiry hould be made concerning them. BACON STHORPE. ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Newman bequeathed in 1698, for the use of the Poor for ever, a Rent Charge of 51. upon a certain parcel of his estate called the Twenty Acres. BACTON. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 101. in the hands of Mrs. Atkinson, on note to the parish, the interest of which ^10s.) is yearly given to the Poor. The donor, time of donation, and whether by Will or Detd, not known. BALE. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. Christopher Ringer left by Will (the time not known) 161. which has since been laid out in Land at Wells, and let at two guineas per annum, to be laid out in Blankets for the Poor. Also ~A. of Land, not known by whom given, in occupation of William Long, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers for the time ieing ; annual produce 5s. clear. T. A Terrier dated 22d June 1806, says, that there is within the town of Bale one small Piece NORFOLK CHARITIES. 1 1 of Land belonging to the Poor, now in the use of William Long, at the yearly rent of 3s. 6d. - ? and a Terrier of 1?63 says that there are 2 A. 3R. 4P. belonging to the Poor. BANHAM. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. Land left by one Waffen, the produce now ll. 15s. annually, to be distributed to the poorest inhabitants on Easter Sunday, at the discretion of the Churchwardens, vested in Feoffees, who are unknown, the Feoffment being lost. Land of the annual value of 31. 1 8s. left by one Mrs. Gaudy, 16s. of which is to be given in two equal portions, at Christmas and Easter-days, to the poor inhabitants, and the remainder to the repairs of the church. The Feoffees are unknown, and the Feoffment lost. 1 Os. to be given in Bread by the tenant of Land vested in John Bidwell Edwards, Gent, but by whom, how, or when left, unknown. Land (supposed to be left by the Bidwell fa- mily) 51. of the rent of which was to go to the instruction of six poor children till they could read in the New Testament, and then of others in succession ; these to be appointed by the Mi- nister and Churchwardens for the time being ; the overplus to be given to the Bidwell family. The charity is vested in John Bidwell Edwards, Gent. T. A Terrier of 1806 says that there are 3A. 1R. 24P. of Arable Land, for the benefit of the Poor, adjacent to the Church-yard, of the annual value of 31. 14s. 6d. in the occupation of James Hewitt. Also a House for the Poor, called the 12 AN ACCOUNT OF Pest House, standing on an acre of Land, let to Wm. Sewell and James Bailey, for 41. per annum. BANNINGHAM. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Samuel Wanley, late Rector, bequeathed in 1723 Land (vested in William Elden and Wm. Wicks) for the maintenance of 10 poor Widows ; the annual produce 41. 10s. OBSERVATION. This return is liable to the same objec- tion as that in Observation p. 2. G. 11s. arising from 3R. of Land, vested in the parish, to be given to poor labourers ; not known when or by whom left. BARFORD. (FOREHOE HUNDRED). G.- The Rev. Jeremiah Bevan, on the 29th of September 1711, gave by Deed a Rent Charge of 14s. per annum, to be paid out of an estate in Melton Parva, vested in Richard Rust, Esq. of Norwich ; to be given to the poor in Bread every second Sunday in the year : and gave also by Will proved the 23d of December 1727, 10s. to be given in Pread, and 10s. in Books to the Poor yearly, on the anniversary of his decease ; the said 30s. to be paid out of an estate at East Tud- denham, vested in Henry Tunney, 13s. , William Purser bequeathed to the Poor Land, which is vested in the Parish Officers, and produces 41. 5s. annually. 161. 6s. 6d. arising from Land, vested as be- fore, for the relief of the Poor and Parish Charges but it is not known when or by whom given. OBSERVATION. -r-The quantity of land in the two last cases is not specified in Gilbert's Returns, as it should have been, but by a Terrier of 1 806 there appear to have been 3 1 A. 3R. of land belonging to this parish, let at 251. 11s. 3d. The affair* of &e Poor in this parish seem to have been shamefully neglected in former times, for not less than four pieces of land appear by a Terrier of 17 06 to have been theti lost, which were to be applied to the sustenance and relief of the Poor, and for discharging, them from all taxes and rfssessnaeuts which should at any time be imposed upon them. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 17 BEESTON. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. In 1629 Wm. Alice gave by Will 11.12s. to be distributed in equal parts at Christmas and Whitsuntide, chargeable upon Land vested in the Rev. William Davey. Mrs. Christian Gooch in 1634 gave by Deed Land vested in Trustees, not named in the re- turn, the annual produce of which (17s. 6d.) is to be distributed to three of the honestest and best demeaned poor persons in the said parish, in October each year. OBSERVATION. In Terrier of 1806Gooch's gift is stated to be 40s. per annum. In 1681 John Hallcot bequeathed a Rent Charge of 31. per annum on Land vested in Berney Brograve, Esq. to be distributed in Bread to the Poor at the parish church every Sunday. Mrs. Mary Hake granted by Deed in 1729, a Rent Charge of 51. per annum on Land vested in John Barn well, Gent, to be distributed to the Poor, not collection ers, on Good Friday in each year, by the Minister and Churchwarden. The Rev. Charles Barn well left in 1774 a. Cottage and Land, vested in Charles Barn well, Esq. of the annual value of 31. 1 Is. 6d. towards the maintenance of a poor aged person, not a collectioner, belonging to the parish, to be chosen by the Minister for the time being : the cottage to be kept in repair out of the annual produce. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land ought to have been given in this return. 1$ AN ACCOUNT OF BEESTON ST. ANDREW'S. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. Mr. Warnes left by Will 5s. now vested in Mr. Weston, Treasurer of the Boys' Hospital, Norwich, for the Poor of Beeston. BEESTON REGIS. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. In 1708 Mr. Edward Hook bequeathed 671. to the Poor of this parish, not collectioners ; this money was afterwards given for JO acres of Land, which produces 61. 19s. annually, vested in different Feoffees in Beeston and Runton. 7A. 1R. 36P. which produces 41. 15s. annu- ally, to be applied to the same use as the above ; this is vested in the same Feoffees ; but how or by whom given is not mentioned. BEETLEY. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) Richard Ferrer bequeathed in 1730 Land, the annual produce of which, 21. 12s. 6*d. to be dis- tributed to the Widows and Widowers of the above parish, not receiving collection ; vested in the Minister, Churchwarden, and Overseers for the time being. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land ought to have been specified in this return. BELAUGH. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Edmund ToplifT left in 1672 5s. perann. to be given in Bread every New Year's Day, out NORFOLK CHARITIES. 19 of an estate lately purchased by the Rev. Daniel Colly er. (See Wroxham. ) In 17 17 William Green gave by Deed the sum of 25s. (out of Land vested in Henry Palmer Watts) for ever, to be distributed on Plow Monday amongst four of the Poor People of Belaugh. Belaugh Terrier specifies (1716) Houses and Lands belonging to the church ; also 34s. now in the hands of the Overseer. BERG HAPTON. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. June 22d, 1599, Christopher Jenwenter bequeathed the sum of 11. annually for ever, chargeable on the estate now in the possession of the Trustees of the said parish, to the Poor ; vested in the Churchwardens for the time being. 5s. for ever, chargeable on an estate now in the possession of Mr. Thomas Cooke, to be given to the said Poor. OBSERVATION. By a Terrier of 1740, this appears to have been given by William Turner. BEXWELL. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. A Piece of Pasture Land of about 6 A. let for 31. 3s. per annum, to be distributed to such Poor as do not take collection ; not known when or by whom given ; vested in the Overseers. c 2 20 AN ACCOUNT OF BILLINGFORD. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 51. in the hands of the Rev. William Carrington, of Norwich, the interest of which (5s. ) is for the relief of Widows who do not take collection. It is called Rug's Money, but not known when or by whom given. DYLESTON ALIAS BILLINGFORD. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. In April 1? 17 the Rev. John Bryars gave by Deed 5s. per annum, to buy Prayer Books for the use of the poorest Women of said parish ; vested in the Churchwardens. T. Terrier for 1629 states 40s. per annum to be then paid by Mr. Holt to the Poor. Also 201. to be in the hands of the Churchwardens, the interest to be distributed amongst the Poor. This last sum continued in the Terriers till Io70, when but 101. was stated to be in the hands of the Churchwardens, and in 1770 even the 101. ceases to be mentioned. OBSERVATION. The above 40s. per annum, though mentioned in all the Terriers, was omitted in Gilbert's Return. An inquiry should be made what is become of this, and of the 101. just mentioned. BILNEY EAST. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. 2A. 2R. of Land, let for 21. 12s. 6U per annum, which is given to such Poor as do not receive collection ; vested in the Minister, Churchwarden, and Overseer, but when ; how, or by whom given is unknown. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 21 BINHAM. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Nathaniel Hook bequeathed in 16*93, 601. for the purchase of Land, the rent of which was to be given to the Poor at Christmas ; 7A. of land were purchased, and vested in Trustees. The survivors are Edmund Bird, Charles Rix, William Walker, Zebulon Cole, and John Leek, The rent 6 guineas per annum ; land-tax and quit-rent being 13s. 3d. the neat produce is 51. 12s. 9d. A Messuage, barn, stable, outhouses, garden, and 2 closes, in the use of Thomas Gamble, at 121. per annum ; and 3 acres of field land, let to Richard Booty at 30s, The rents received by the Trustees thereof. After deducting the ex- pense of repairs, the remainder is laid out in Coals, Cloathing, &c. for the Poor, but by whom or when given is unknown. 1A. of Land, but when, or by whom, or for what purpose given, is unknown ; let for 8s. which rent is received by the Churchwar- dens, and applied for the repairs of the above messuage, &c. Also a Cottage inhabited by paupers. OBSERVATION. By a Terrier of 1806" the rents have been considerably increased. i BINTRY. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Lynn bequeathed 101. the inte- rest of which (10s.) novv vested in Wm Watts and Thomas Dack, to be given to the Poor of the said parish in the Christmas Holidays. When given is not known. c 3 $2 AN ACCOUNT OF T. Bintry Terrier (1806) says, that there are 20A. of Land lying next the lands of Sir Jacob Astley North, and the river West. These 20A. were, by the Commissioners under the Inclosure Act, assigned as town land in lieu, of lands lying in divers pieces, as set forth in former Terriers ; the rents whereof are paid yearly to the Churchwardens and chief inhabi- tants of the said town, and laid out in repairing the church, &c. according to the donor's inten- tion. The quantity of town land, before the Act of Inclosure took place, was 22 A. 20P, which lay in 30 pieces. The rent was then yearly laid out in repairing the church and re- lieving the Poor. 16A. of Land in three pieces, lying next the common pasture belonging to Foulsham, in the said county. East and North ; the King's high- way leading from Bintry to Foulsham South ; and the land belonging to the Lord of the Manor of Foulsham, Dulencross on the part of Foulsham, West. These 16A. of land were by the Commissioners set out unto the Lord of the Manor of Hastings Bintry. in Bintry and Troyford, for the time being, and to the Rector, Churchwardens, and Overseers of the Poor of the said parish, for the time being ; the rents to be by them laid out in purchasing Fuel for the Poor who shall be legally settled therein, and shall not respectively oc- cupy more than of the yearly value of 51. BRANDON PARVA. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. In 1702 John Warner bequeathed 101. per annum, to be given to the Poor, at the dis- NOfcFOLK CHARITIES. 3 cretion of the Overseers ; vested in George Chad, Esq. whose estate in this parish is tied for the payment. In 1694- Abigail Costival gave a House en- dowed with 20s. per annum, on condition that a School should be kept there for poor Children, which is now applied in aid of a poor's rate for the House of Industry for Forehoe Hundred ; valued at 14s. Land, let to John Sull, at 11. per annum, and applied to the above use ; but when, or by whom, or for what purpose given, is unknown ; vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. OBSERVATION. From the Terrier of 1806 it appears that this very land, divided into three pieces of half an acre each, was let for the same money in 1723. A Messuage divided into 2 tenements, bought by the parish in the year 172Q for 81. 10s. for the use of the Poor for ever ; but the rent is applied to the same use as the above land. Two Tenements adjoining the School-house, which, with the messuage, is vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, and valued at 21. 16s. BLAKENEY. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. A Vault to lay Coals in, let at 4 guineas per annum, which is given to the Poor in Coals, at the discretion of the Rector and Parish Offi- cers ; but it is not known when or by whom it was given. 3A. of Land lying in Morston, and occupied by Henry Butter, at 30s. per annum clear, for the use of the Poor ; but not known by whom, when, or for what purpose given. c 4 24 AN ACCOUNT OF 3 A. of Land in Blakeney, let at 12s. annually, for the Poor; given by Robert Bassett, but when is unknown. Christopher Ringall bequeathed 951. the in- terest of which (ll. 5s.) is to buy Blankets for the Poor. All the above gifts are vested in the Overseers, BLOFIELD. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G. In 1729 Chas. Reeve, Rector of Blofield, founded, and endowed with a Dwelling-house, a Free School, and 101. per year stipend to the Master; also left Is. per week to be distributed in Bread to the Poor ; also 40s, every Whit- Sunday, and 35s. every Christmas, for cloathing three poor Widows ; all of which is chargeable upon an estate in Halvergate, which was lately vested in John Houghton, Esq. of Bramerton, and produces 181. 7s, a year. Mr. Buttifant bequeathed 21. per annum for the Poor of the said parish, payable out of an estate in Blofield, in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Luck. T. A Terrier of 174-7 says, there is in the hands of George Baker 101. upon bond, and in the hands of Mrs. Smith 1 ll. both for the use of the Poor. 37A. 29P. part of the old heath in Btofield, allotted by Commissioners under the Inclosure Act, and occupied by Thomas Tuck and Thomas Saul, jun. on lease at the yearly rent of 6*11. 10s. which money is laid out for Coals for the Poor, under the direction of the Minister & Overseers. OBSERVATION. The return for this parish under Gil- bert's Act is either objectionable, there being no mention of the ill. contained in the Terrier of 1747 ; or this money was then lost. NORFOLK CHARITIES, 25 BLO' NORTON. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. A House and Piece of Land, containing lA. for tbe Poor; annual produce 1 guinea; not known by whom given. In 1765 Robert Brown, of Bio' Norton, by Deed gave all his interest as Lord of the Manor in divers parcels of Waste, some time before inclosed by virtue of a contract between him and the principal inhabitants having right of com- monage, to apply the profits, after cledu cling the expences relating to the trust in necessary repairs of a house creeled for the Poor and the church of said parish, in aid of the poors' rates, and for no other purpose whatever ; annual pro- duce 81. 19s. vested in Robert Browne, Charles Brown, Clerk ; and George Coleman. BODHAM. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. An annual Rent Charge of 20s. on Land> called the Fold Course, given by Deed to the Poor by Thomas Franche in 1669 ; the distri- bution to be made at the discretion of the Churchwardens and Overseers BRACON ASH. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. Ann Woode, late of Norwich, by Will in 1720, directed her Son to give or purchase in Land 40s. per annum, to remain as long as the world should last, to be distributed among tour poor Widows of Bracon, if there should be so many; but if there should be but one, she should 26 AN ACCOUNT OF have the whole paid her quarterly ; but if there should be no widows, then to the poor eldest Men in Bracon. Her Son accordingly purchased in 1732 a Messuage and half an Acre of Land, (copyhold of the Manor of Bracon) which is vested in Edward Taylor, Edward Taylor, jun. Charles Thynne, Oakley Green, Thomas Falk- ner, and Roger Cowell, and produces 21. 15s. per annum. EAST BRADENHAM. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. A Messuage, and about lA. 2R. of pas- ture Land, in three pieces; the messuage used as a workhouse, and the land let for 30s. per annum, which is distributed to the Poor. It is reported that it was given by a Lady of the name of Green. WEST BRADENHAM. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Two Pieces of Pasture Land, of about 2A. 2R. let for 2l. 10s. per annum, said to be given by Richard Brotherwick, but when, or in whom vested, is not known, the writings being lost. Also about lA. of pasture Land, given by William Munshaw in 1680 by surrender, and let for 11. 10s. per annum, vested in James Trend le, Foiby Trendle, and Henry Fenn. Likewise a Grass Close of lA. 7P. given by John Mason, but unknown how, or when, or in whom vested, and let for 11. Is. per annum. Also a Messuage and 2R. of Common, given by surrender by Edward Williamson in 1658, vested in Forby Trendle, Henry Fenn, and Christopher NORFOLK CHARITIES. J2f Aclcock ; the annual produce 41. 10s. Also one other Messuage and about 2R. of Land, vested in Henry Fenn, and let for 21. 5s. per annum, given by surrender the 1st of August 1718, but not known by whom. All the above rents are distributed in Bread and Money to such Poor as do not take relief of the parish. Also 2R. of Land, which from time immemorial has been considered to belong to the Reclory, and is let for 10s. per annum ; but in whom vested, when, how, or by whom given, is unknown. BRAMERTON. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Land belonging to the Poor, let for 2l. 10s. per annum, which was received by the Churchwardens and Overseers, but it is un- known by whom it was given, or for what pur- pose. The quantity of land is not mentioned in this return ; but by a Terrier of 1 806 it ap- pears to be 5A. 2R. 20P. in three pieces. In 1715 William Burney, Curate of the said parish, left 1001. to purchase Land towards the support of a Charity School in this place, for the benefit of the poorest Children therein ; but in case a master could not be procured, then the interest or produce was to go to the Poor. OBSERVATION. The Terrier of 1806* mentions this gift also, and says that the interest of it was paid by Sir John Berney for a few years, but that it was afterwards disconti- nued. Should not this latter circumstance be inquired into ? BRANCASTER. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. Land let for 12s. per annum, which is applied to repairing the church, but when, or 28 AN ACCOUNT OF by whom given, not known ; it is under the care of the Parish Officers. Robert Smith, and Elizabeth his sister, gave in 1596 Land for endowing a Free School, at which %5 Boys were to be educated, 13 from this parish, 4 from Thornham, 4 from Titchwell, and 4 from Depdell ; the master to keep in re- pair the School-house and two Alms-houses, in which are dwellings for 4 old Women belonging to the parish, who have not received collection ; and to each of these they allowed annually 6 yards of Russia cloth, at Is. 6cl. per yard, and half a chaldron of coals. Sir Edward Astley and Nicholas Styleman, Esq. as joint proprietors of the estate, which is at Hunstanton, claim and exercise the right of appointing a master, and managing the whole of the business that respects this charity ; the annual produce 501. OBSERVATION. The quantity of the land should have been returned, in order that a judgment might be formed tow far the rent was a proper one for the benefit of the Poor. In 16.54 Francis Brampton gave 21. per ann. secured upon an estate in this parish, to be given in Bread every Sunday amongst the Poor. In 17 16 Francis Bell bequeathed money for the purchase of Land, vested in the Minister, Churchwardens, and chief inhabitants, which produces 41. 4s. per annum ; to be distributed yearly among the Poor, not being collectioners. BRANDISTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. William Gurney in 1561 gave by Deed 19A. III. producing 121. 8s. vested in 7 Feoffees, to pay the tenths and fifteenths to the King, for the weak and infirm of this parish. OB s K R, v ATI oN.-VThe Terrier of ] 806" mentions 20A. 2R. 31 P. iu 18 pieces. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 29 BRIDGHAM. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. Mr. Risely, Rector of Briclgham (in the reign of Henry the 8th), and afterwards of Stretham in the Isle of Ely, left by Will an Es- tate in Upton, in Huntingdonshire, to be di- vided in the following manner, viz. half the profits of it for a Scholarship in Christ's-college, Cambridge ; two-thirds of the remaining half to the Poor ; and one-third to the Poor of Bridg- ham : the management of it was left to the in- habitants of Stretham, but they abusing their trust, a Decree was obtained against them in Chancery, ordering it to be taken out of their hands, and committed to the College as Trus- tees for the charity. The rent of the estate a few years ago was 281. per annum ; the annual por- tion allotted to Bridgham seems to have been of late years about 41. 6s. subject however to con- siderable variations, from repairs, &c. Dorothy Gaudy gave by Deed previous to 1659 several small Pieces of copyhold Land, in the Manor of Briclgham, which are vested in eight Feoffees, and let for 21. 12s. 6'd. a year, for the use of the Poor of said parish. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land should have been specified in both these cases, for the reason assigned in the last Observation but one. BRINTON. (HOLT HUNDRED). G. Nicholas Rogers, in l6o,3, gave a sum of Money, the interest of which was to be dis- tributed to such Poor as received no constant collection. The principal, with about lol. col- 30 AK ACCOUNT OF levied in the parish, has been expended in buy- ing 2A. of Land, more or less, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. Annual rent 28s. BRISLEY. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) No return for this parish under Gilbert's A6t. This omission ought to be inquired into, because it appears by a Terrier of 1735, that there is a House with a Homestall, containing about 2A. lying in Brisley aforesaid, next to land of Thomas Goodwin, East, and let to Henry Johnson for 40s. the Poor of Brisley inhabiting the house. Also Land, containing 2R. called the Town Half Acre, lying inclosed with 2R. belonging to Richard Warren ; the said Town Half Acre is next to a lane called the Malt-house Lane, West. Also two separate Half Acres, in an inclosure of Robert King, in Brisley afore- said, called the Ten Acre Close. BRESSINGHAM. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. In 1702 Jonathan Welham bequeathed a Rent Charge of 21. per annum on an Estate in Bressingham, occupied by Thomas Robinson, to be laid out in Bread, and distributed amongst the Poor monthly by the Churchwardens. 21. arising from Land, vested in John Dove, to be given to the Poor, but the donor and time of donation is unknown. In 1589 ll. per annum was bequeathed by Matthew Walter for the Poor, which was regu- larly paid till the year 1780, since which time it has been repeatedly demanded by the Parish NORFOLK CHARITIES. 31 Officers, but refused. John Aldrick, Trustee of the above gift. T. Terrier 1806 mentions a House near the church, with about 1 R. of Land. Also a House standing upon part of the late common, with the like quantity of Land. Also 1A. with a House standing thereon, and a Close contain- ing 2A. with a Piece of Fen Land, given by Mrs. Barker, occupied by George Ruddenham, schoolmaster, and an Allotment from the com- mon, containing 2 A. 1R. 8P. in lieu of common rights to aforesaid house, the rents of which to be applied for instructing poor Children to read, and especially to learn the Church Catechism. Also 7 Pieces of Land, containing together 32A. 2R. 13P. allotted from the commons for the use of the Poor. Also one other Piece of Land, the quantity of which is not mentioned, lying in an inclosure called Peter's Grove. BRISTON. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. Thomasine Scam bier, widow, left by Will, proved in 167 1, 11 01. to produce 61. 12s. per annum, to be applied as follows, viz. 10s. to poor aged Widows of the said parish, on the 1st of January yearly ; 20s. to some able godly Minis- ter, for preaching three Sermons yearly in the parish church of Briston, upon such days as are in her Will directed ; 10s. to be given to such poor aged People as may be present at the two last Sermons, by 5s. each time ; to the Pastor of the Parish 40s. yearly ; to the Clerk 2s. ; and lastly, 50s. yearly towards the education or bind- ing out Apprentices of poor Orphans or others, whose parents are unable to bear the charges 32 AN ACCOUNT OF thereof: all these gifts to be under the direction of her executor, his heirs and assigns for ever ; but vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers for the time being. OBSERVATION. This return is defective in not noticing a legacy amounting to 8l. 2s. 2d. under Wolterton. See Wive ton also. BROCKDISH. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. John Sherwood gave by Deed in the 33d of Elizabeth, a Rent Charge of 6s. Sd. per annum on 6A. of Land lying in Hoxne, in Suffolk, for the use of the Poor inhabiting the parish. OBSERVATION. It appears by a Terrier of 1806", that this bequest is applied to the church and other parish charges. BROOME. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Robert Browyn by Grant, dated 10th of September and llth of Henry the 8th, gave a Messuage with a croft adjoining, for the use of the parishioners. Also a Messuage with 4 A. 2R. of Land, given for the same purpose, but by whom, or when, unknown. No statement is made of the annual produce of this property, as it ought to have been, neither how it is applied. The property is said to be let for 161. per annum (subject to taxes and repairs) which is received by the Churchwardens. Jn 1664 Sir William Cooke, Bart. Lord of the Manor, Robert Suckling, Esq. and others, owners of property in Broom e, by Deed granted and conveyed, a Piece of Marsh Land, containing ISA. 1R. 8P. the rents of which were to be ap- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 33 plied for the repairing the church, town-house, and bridge of Broome, and the relief of the poorest people living in said town ; let for 7l. 8s. per annum clear ; first vested in Peter Smyth, but it is not certain who are the present Feoffees. Two Tenements or Cottages, with several Pieces of Land, meadow and pasture, with the appurtenances belonging, in JBroome and El- lingham : to be applied to the relief and exone- ration of the burthens with which the inhabitants of the parish should happen to be burthened. These, except one messuage, which is supposed to be wasted, are let by the Churchwardens for about 16'1. annually, but when, or by whom given, is unknown. T. Broome Terrier 1777, mentions 2 Tene- ments and 9 Pieces of Land, containing together 2 1 A. 2R. 33P. and then let to various persons for 261. 5s. per annum, one tenement excepted, which is occupied by poor persons rent free: BROOKE. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. 101. left by one Mollett, 51. by Thomas Ward, 51. by John Ward, and 51. by Henry Ward ; all previous to the year 16^4 ; the inte- rest of which sums to be distributed to the Poor for ever. The two first donations are lost, and the regaining two were employed in repairing the town-barn previously to 1709. A Dwelling-house for two poor persons, with a pension of 6'd. per week for each, secured upon an Estate at Lakenham, left by William Breretou in 1656; which pension was lost about 1730, but how is not reported. 34 AN ACCOUNT OF A Rent Charge of ll. annually, bequeathed by Mr. John Kerrison in 1756, to be given to the Poor in bread for ever ; vested in the Mi- nister and Parish Officers. Another bequest of 21. annually, by John Fowle, Esq. in 1786, of a Rent Charge 1 on his Estate, to be distributed to the Poor in money and bread. A Messuage in Brooke, with a Barn and 69A. 1R. 29P- of Land, in Langhale near Brooke, which have been held by successive Deeds of Trust from the 23d of Henry the 8th to the present time. The rent is applied for the repairs of the church, town bridges, county rates, and other public burthens of the parish ; annual value about 6?1. subject to Land-tax, repairs of premises, and other deductions ; it is not known by whom it was given, nor are the Trus- tees' names returned ; but the charity appears to be applied for the purpose mentioned in the Deeds of Trust. Also other Parcels of Land, not specified, which have been applied in the same manner. OBSERVATION. It is doubtful whether this latter Cha- nty be properly applied, because it was not intended for the relief of the town in general, but only for the pampcres and lebiles inhabitants. T. Terrier of 1806 says there is an Allotment of 5 A. set out for the Poor by the Commissioners under the Inclosure Act. The Estate of 6$A. lR. 29?. stood let, ac- cording to the same Terrier, to different tenants for 701. 16s. The above estate has a claim of 8s. 2d. as a quit rent upon an estate belonging to Thomas Cook, Gent, and of 8d. on one be- longing to William Stannard. NORFOLK CHARITIES. ' 35 NEW BUCKENHAM. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. In 1692 William Barber bequeathed Land for the maintenance of four poor people ; now vested in William Gibbs, and stated to produce 131. annually. There is also in this parish other Land, vested in Richard Catermoul, for the use of the Poor, producing 91. per annum ; but by whom given is unknown. OBSERVATION. This return is defective, because the quantity of land not being mentioned, no judgment can be formed whether the Poor receive their full rights. T. A Terrier of 1806 mentions one Town- house let to John Meer, at the yearly rent of 40s. which is applied by the Overseers towards the relief of the Poor. T. From a Terrier of 174-0, a House, known by the name of the George Inn, given by Wm. Jewly, Gent, deceased, now in the occupation of Samuel Alderton, at 201. per annum, one moiety of the rents to be applied to the mainte- nance of a preaching Minister, and the other moiety to a Schoolmaster teaching in the said parish. In the same year, 201. upon bond was in the hands of Henry Lincoln, Gent, which was given by Mrs. Colman towards firing for the Poor. OBSERVATION. This 201. is also mentioned in the old V Terriers, but the one for 1740 is the last in which it appears. This return made under Gilbert's Act is defective, because none of the two last mentioned charities are mentioned in it. What is become of them ? D 2 36 AN ACCOUNT OF OLD BUCKENHAM. (SH HOP H AM HUNDRED.) G. In 1655 Andre \vReeder left Land, which is vested in the heirs of John Wellham, the sur- viving Feoffee, and produces 30s. per annum, to he given to eight aged and impotent poor people of this parish. Land left by Robert Latighton in 1622, the rent of which, 4l. 10s. per annum, vested in William Alger and other Feoffees, is applied for the same purpose as above. OBSERVATION. Here again the number of Acres is not specified. In addition to this Legacy, it appears by Terrier 1806, that 2 A. of Land have been al- lotted by the Inclosure A6t in right of com- monage, which is let for 21. 5s. per annum. A Mouse for the Poor, built with .501. given by Hugh Harvey. The money was originally left with the intent that the interest thereof should be yearly distributed among the Poor. A Rent Charge of 2l. per annum, upon an Estate in Old Buckenham, vested in William Aigar, Gent, given by Wellham, to be distributed to the Poor in bread, wood, or money, annually. lo's. annually, arising from an Estate in Straclbrook, in Suffolk, given by Mr. Richard Girling. OBSERVATION^ In JS06* the above was stated to pro- duce ll. annually. James Harvey bequeathed in 1720 the Inte- rest of 1001. for 99 years, charged on an Estate of Mrs. Ann Manning, towards the mainte- nance of five poor widows. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 3? T. There appears from the Terrier of 1805 to belong to this parish (beside the above from Gilbert's Returns) aliouse adjoining the church- gate, occupied by the Poor ; 2 Pightles, con- taining 3A. now let to Lydia Fulcher, at 41. per annum ; and 40A. allotted from the commons, of which 12 A. are said to be in lieu of a House and Land provided for a Schoolmaster in this place, and the rest in lieu of other Pieces for- merly belonging to the Churcli and Poor. BUNWELL. (DEPWADE HUNPRED.) G.- lA. of Land, the rent of which, Jl. i$ applied in relieving the Poor ; bijt by whom, when, or how it was given, is unknown. T. Beside the above Acre, the Terrier for 1806 mentions five Pieces of Land> containing together 14 A. 3R. 28P. the rents and profits to be applied to parish purposes. Also a Cottage with 20P. of Land, and another with lit. of Land, to be inhabited by the Poor. BURLINGHAM ST. EDMUND. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G. lA. of Land, which pays 6s. 8d. a year to the parish, but it is unknown who gave it, or for what purpose. It has, however, been applied to the use of the church for many years. BURLINGHAM ST. ANDREW. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G. 2lt. of Land, which pays 6s. a year to the parish ; who gave it, or when, or how, or for what purpose given, is unknown. D 3 ' AN ACCOUNT OF SOUTH BURGH. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 5s. arising from Land in East Dereham, vested in John Barrett ; given by Wm. Mountain, for poor people not receiving constant relief. BURNHAM OVERY. (BROTHERCROSS HUNDRED.) G. Land, called Town and Church Land, let for 21. 12s. 6d. per annum ; the rent applied to the repairs of the church ; when or by whom given is not known. Nicholas Howard and John Harwood were tenants in 1 786. OBSERVATION. We find the number of acres impro* perly omitted, as before. BURNHAM THORPE. (BROTHERCROSS HUNDRED.) G. Mr. Ward bequeathed a Rent Charge of ll. per annum upon an Estate at Thursford, now the property of Shermingham ; to be dis- tributed to the Poor belonging to this parish on trie Feast of St. Thomas yearly, by the Minister and Churchwardens. Thomas Taylor bequeathed a Rent Charge upon an Estate at Burn ham Thorpe, now Lord Walpole's, of ll. to be distributed as above at Easter. The sum of 4s. is deducted from each of the above legacies for Land-tax. NORFOLK CHARITIES. $9 BURN HAM WESTGATE. (BROTHERCROSS HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Ann Wilder bequeathed in 1772 a Rent Charge of 50s. per annum, which is paid by Lofty, ofGrimston, and distributed upon St. Thomas's Day yearly to 20 persons (not re- ceiving collection) at 2s. 6'd. each. John Wilmot left by Will (the probate dated 3d of September 1770) 1001. placed out at interest to Nicholas Raven, at 41. per annum, for the education of poor children, and for no other purpose whatever; which is applied accordingly, BURSTON. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. In 1677, Ralph Chapman gave by Deed the sum of 10s. charged upon land, now the property of Rachael Djny, Widow, for the re- lief of 10 poor people. OBSERVATION. Besides Chapman's Benefaction, the Terrier of 1709 mentions three small Cottages belonging to the said parish, inhabited by the Poor rent free. How came these to be omitted in Gilbert's Report ? BUXTON. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. In the 6th year of King Henry, Sir John Pick gave by Will ISA. of Land, which is vested in Trustees, and produces Ql. 19s. annually, for the benefit of the Poor. In the 38th of- Elizabeth, William Bayspool left 12A. of Land, vested as above, now pro- ducing 91. 2s. for the same purpose. D 4 AN ACCOUNT OF William Stephens left a House and 3R. of Land, in the 15th year of Henry the Vllth ; annual produce therefrom 15s. applied as before. In 1693 Thomas Bulwer, Esq. left Land and Houses, vested in Churchwardens, value 131. and Ann Bulwer, in 1700, the sum of 61. for the use of the Poor. BEECHAMWELL. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. 7R. of Land, in three Pieces, vested in Sir Henry Peyton, and producing 7s. 6d. per annum, which is paid to the Overseers for the Poor ; but by whom, or when, or how given, is not known. OBSERVATION. This must have been a very small rent for 7R. of Land at the time of Gilbert's Return. BURGH ST. MARGARET, (ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) T. & G. By a Terrier of 171 6, there appear to be five Pieces of Land, containing together 5A. more pr less, given by Thomas Wymer in 1505, with a House, containing two rooms in- habited by poor people ; and the sum of 101. commonly called Mr. Norriss's gift, which in 1806 was in the hands of Thomas LeNvells, upon bond. This land, and this interest, producing 51. JOs. annually, are applied in relieving the Poor. OBSERVATION. rit is said this Town Stock was for- merly 201. Beside the above land, the Terrier of 1806 mentions half an Acre, called the Plough Light, abutting on the High Road ; and a Piece of Land, called the Poor Marsh, containing 4A S NORFOLK CHARITIES. 41 CARLETON BODE. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. In 1636 some Land was purchased in this parish for 151. 10s. part of which was left by John Herne, and part given by Deed by the Parishioners, now vested in Thomas Howes, Clerk, John Came, and William Levvell ; its produce is one guinea per annum, for the use of the Poor, John and Thomas Howes, about 1672, gave by Will 151. to be laid out in Land, with which 2A. were purchased for the Poor, now vested in William Phillips and Robert Kemp, and let for 21. 10s. per annum. 20s. a year paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers of this parish, out of an Estate in it belonging to Edward Atkins, Esq. and by them given to the Poor; but whether given by Deed or Will, or by what authority paid, is not known. 40A. of Land, allotted by Commissioners un- der an Act for inclosing the commons, &c. for the use of such poor people cutting firing as do not receive weekly collection. T. According to a Terrier of 1806, there are also 3 Cottages for the use of the Poor, one of which stands on a piece of Land containing 2A. 3R. 20P. and another on a piece contain- ing 6P. CAISTER NEXT GREAT YARMOUTH. (EAST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. Land in this parish, vested in William Everitt, jun. Robert Fielding, William Nuthall, William Mayes, and Samuel Gilharn. It pro- fluces 2i. 14s. per annum, which is laid out in 4* AN ACCOUNT OF bread and coals, &c. for the benefit of the Poor ; but by whom, when, or how given, is unknown. p,A. 2R. 2P. purchased with a legacy of 1501. left by William Crowe, Esq. in 1663, the rent of which, 9l. 10s. to be applied for the better relief of the Poor ; vested in the same Trustees as the above, with the addition of Benjamin Nuthall. 1141. 17s. 6d. in the 3 per cent, annuities, vested in Benjamin Nuthall, William Everitt, and William Mayes, purchased with 1001. being a legacy left by Mary Hill in 1736, the interest of which, 31. 8s. lOd. to be laid out in bread, and distributed to the Poor 8 times in the year. Sir William Paston, Knight, in the 6th year of King James the 1st, gave by Deed enrolled in Chancery, for the better relief of the Poor, a Charge of 21. per annum, payable by the Rector, to be charged on certain tythes in this parish ; now vested in Thomas Martin, Thomas Adkin, and Benjamin Nuthall. A Piece of Land called Lemon's Close, con- taining 5 A. 24P. left by Elizabeth Blenner Haysett, the 8th of August 1718 ; vested in the same Trustees as the first mentioned gift, the rent of which, 51. to be employed in keeping clean and beautiful, and in good plight and condition, a certain monument erected for her in Caister church ; and the overplus to be divided amongst the most deserving objects of charity. The above Testatrix also bequeathed 201. the interest to be given to the Poor in money or bread. This sum, together with 551. (given by Mrs. Cobb and others) of which the interest was to be laid out in coals, was taken in April 1735 by Robert Peake (one of the Trustees) into his own hands upon bond. The said 11. Peake paid NORFOLK CHARITIES. 43 interest for the same till Michaelmas 1737 ; but in the November following dying insolvent, his administrator paid his bond creditors 5s. 8d. in the pound. The then Trustees, after deducting expences, received of this money but 201. In 1739, however, they raised this sum of 201. to 301. and put it out to interest, but afterward, in 1742, applied it towards building a house on the waste for a Poor House, which was used as such till 1777, when a House of Industry for the Hundreds of East and West Flegg being built, this was rendered useless, and in 1786, being in a ruinous state, it was sold for 181. T. By the Terrier of 1 806 there appear to be, beside the fore-mentioned land, six other Pieces, containing together 3 A. iR. 24P. the rent of which is applied for the relief of the Poor. Also 1121. 13s. 6d. capital stock in the Navy 5 per cents, purchased with 1001. left by John Baxter. This sum stands in the name of the present Rector, and at his decease is to be trans- ferred into the name of every succeeding Rector for the time being. The interest is directed to be disposed of amongst 12 indigent widows and widowers, resident in the said parish, annually. The Terrier of 1794 states, that 201. was left by John Beddingfield, Esq. to the Minister and Churchwardens, to be expended in the purchase of coals, corn, or clothes, which articles were to be given to the most deserving objects accord- ing to their estimation. CAISTER ST. EDMOND'S. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 3s. 4d. charged upon an Estate in this parish, vested in the Rev. Samuel Cooper, and 44 AN ACCOUNT OF given by Thomas Neale, by Will in 1597, to be distributed to the Poor yearly at Christmas. Thomas Pettus, Esq. gave by Will, in 1618, a Rent Charge of 51. 10s. upon an Estate at Shimpling, in this county, now vested in Wm. Cooper, of Eaton, near Norwich. Of this 51. 10s. 41. was to be distributed among six poor people at church every Sunday, viz. 2s. in bread and money at each time, and the overplus, 6s. per annum, towards repairing the church. William Middleton bequeathed, in 1673, 3s. 4d. issuing out of an Estate in this parish, vested in Robert Cogman, to be disposed of as the legacy given by Thomas Neale. A Cottage for two dwellers, inhabited by poor people rent free ; but when, or by whom, given, is not known, CALTHORPE, (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Land in this parish, producing 71. 13s. 4d. annually, given by persons unknown, for the payment of leet fees, head silver, war pound, and all other charges belonging to the parish, as far as it would go. This was transferred in 1767 by the former Feoffee to the Right Honourable Lord Walpole, the Honourable Horatio Walpole, John Lubbock, and others. OBSERVATION. The rent in 1806 was 121. 5s. per ann. The quantity of land ought to have been specified in this return. CARBROOK. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.") G. 20s. bequeathed by John Mason to the of this parish, but when is unknown. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 43 Lands, but bow, or by wbom, or wben given, unknown, stated to produce 1 ll. 7s. per annum, which produce is for repairs of the church, ex- cept 20s. which is paid by the Wardens for such Poor as do not receive collection. T. From a Terrier of 1806, the Land belong* ing to this parish is stated to be 76A. 2R. 3?P. with two Tenements standing on one piece. CARLETON. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. A Piece of Land containingSR. let fore's, per annum, for the repairs of the church ; but it is not known by -whom given. 6P. of Land, on which a Cottage formerly stood, given by William Cuthbert Breton, for the use of the Poor. EAST CARLETON. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 5s. per annum upon Lands here, applied towards the maintenance of the Poor ; but by whom or when given is not known. CARLETON FOREHOE. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. John Sayer in 1391 bequeathed Land, the annual value of which is 51. 1 Is. 4d. for the support of the Poor, and the repairs of the church and the bridges. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land ought to have been specified in this return. 46 AN ACCOUNT O* CASTLEACRE. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. William Allen in 1629 left 21. peraunum, of which 11. 12s. is only returned as distributed among the Poor on Whitsunday and Christmas- day ; vested in the Rev. William Davey. A Rent Charge of 10s. per annum on an Estate belonging to Brigg Fountaine, Esq. at Southacre ; given by Mr. Coney, and distributed to the Poor in bread. T. According to a Terrier of 1 806, there is for the use of the Poor of this parish a House called the Toll-house, repaired by the Overseers at the charge of the town. CASTLE RISING. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. 1001. payable yearly out of an Estate at Castle Rising, vested in Richard Howard, Esq. Lord of the Manor ; given by the Will of the Right Hon. Henry Howard, Earl of Northamp- ton, for the maintenance of a governess and 1 2 poor women. Also by the said Earl, and for the same pur- pose, 51. annually from Lands, vested in the Warden of the Hospital of East Greenwich. CASTON. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. 17s. received by the Overseers as rent for Land, and applied for the benefit of the Poor not taking relief. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 47 Also a Poor House ; but by whom, when, or how given, is not known. CATFIELD. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) 4A. 8P. in 3 Pieces, in Ludham, vested in the principal inhabitants of Catfield, and let for 31. per annum ; but when or by whom given is unknown. This rent has been time out of mind distributed among the industrious Poor of Catfield. CATTON. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. William Whall gave 2 A. 2R. of Arable Land, occupied by Thomas Rogers, at the rent of 21. per annum ; to be applied to the use of the Poor ; but when or how given is uncertain. Mr. John Wames also gave 10s. per annum, payable by the Treasurer of the Boy's Hospital in Norwich, for the same purpose. William Bussey gave a Rent Charge of 20s. per annum upon a Piece of Land, called the Five Acres, now in the use of Edmund Lin- col ne, Esq. or his tenant, to be divided yearly among 20 of the neediest Poor in Catton, vested in the Churchwarden and Overseers. John Addey, late of the city of Norwich, and Elizabeth his widow, by their several Wills, in 1729 and 1732, gave 151. a year, forever, clear of all charges, in the manner following : to the Vicar of Catton, for an Anniversary Sermon on the Feast Day of St. Matthias, 11. to the Clerk, 2s. to the Poor, for bread on that day, 10s. the remainder, for educating and apprenticing 6* poor boys, 4 of this parish and 2 of St. Peter* 48 AN ACCOUNT OF Manrroft, in Norwich, all of whom are in the 4 nomination of Mark Adrley, Alderman of Nor- wich, and his heirs for ever. John Norman, Esq. about the year 1724, gave by Will all his Estate, (except some small legacies) to charitable uses, viz. to .the keeping, putting out to school, apprenticing, setting up, and otherwise educating some of his own rela- tions, and of those of his first wife, Anne Mace, one in two years; and, 60 years after his de- cease, to the erection and endowment of an Hospital in this town, to maintain 30 boys and upwards, to the number of 120, as the revenues of his Estate might increase. Also to the Mini- ster of this parish, and of St. Peter's Pennounter- gate, in Norwich, alternately, 20s. for preach- ing a Sermon on the day of his funeral, or the next Sunday following ; and to the Clerk of said parishes 2s. 6d. in like manner ; and to 20 poor persons of each parish 6d. each, on the 1st day of November, yearly, for ever. The said Estate consists of Land in the parish of Catton, and is vested in Robert Harvey, Esq. Treasurer, and others. Its annual value supposed to be about 1001. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land bequeathed for tke above purposes ought to have been specified in this return. CAWSTON, (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. In 17^0 Robert Mott bequeathed 301. (vested in Thomas Smith) the interest of which, viz. 30s. is to be given to the greatest objects of charity in this parish, at the discretion of the Churchwardens and Overseers. 501. left by Edward Dewing in 176-*, vested in Augustin Dewing and the executors of Thos. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 49 Dewing. The interest, viz. 21. 10s. to be given to the ancient Poor. A Cottage purchased with 40l. left by Edward Lombe for the use of the Poor, supposed in about 1740, the annual value of which is 30s. T. 1716. There are belonging to this parish 4 small Cottages, inhabited at present by Thos. Fox, William Brige, the Widow Baker, and the Widow Matthews, Also lA. of Land in Wind- mill Field, in the occupation of Thos. Whitehead, at the yearly rent of 1 Is. OBSERVATION. --What is become of the above, as no notice was taken of them in Mr. Gilbert's Returns. CLAXTON. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Four Pieces of Land let by the Church- wardens for 5^1. per annum, and applied for the use of the church ; but it is not known when or by whom they were given. CLENCHWARTON. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 3R. of Land, left in 1730 by Thomas Wardale, the rent of which (10s.) to be given to the Poor on St. Thomas's Day in bread ; which land is vested in the Minister, Church wardens^ and Overseer for the time being. 51. given by the same Will, and vested in the same Trustees, the interest of which was to be distributed in like manner. OBSERVATION. The return reports this last legacy to be lost, no interest having been received within the know-* ledge of the then Curate and Churchwarden. 50 AN ACCOUNT OF 3R. left by Ann Rogers in 1776, vested as before, and the rent of it (10s.) to be distributed equally among the necessitous widows in the parish. T. Beside the above land, a Terrier of 1801 states that there belong to this parish 4 Pieces, containing together 3 A. 3R. of which those in Tilney AH Saints belong to the Poor, and the rest to the church. The rent thereof is not men- tioned. -Also 10s. per annum, left by the Rev. Mr. Foster ; 5s. by John VVantlin ; and 5s. by the Rev. Mr. Whall ; to be given at the same time and in the same manner as the legacies of when these returns were made. What right had the then Feoffees to let this land for nearly a thousand years to come ? A Rent Charge of 11. given by John Jagge by Will in 1742, and another of 21. given by a person of the same name, but unknown when ; both which are vested in William Bagge, and are to be given to the Poor of this place on *, Christmas Day. 10A. in SwafTham, in a field called Oxburgh Field, vested in two Feoffees in Cley ; one-third of the produce of which to be applied to the re- pairs of the church, and the remainder to the Poor. It is not known by whom this land was given. It appears by the Terrier of 1794-, that Robert Mallon then occupied it at the low rent of 31. 10s. per annum. The same Terrier says, that a 6th part only was to be applied to the re- pairs of the church, and the remainder to the Poor. A Terrier of 1723, and other ancient ones, mention a House near the church, with 1R. of Land, value 8s. per annum, inhabited by th* Poor. COLBY. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 21. 10s. per annum, bequeathed by Richard Snellingin 1723, 20s. of which to be distributed among the aged Poor on Christmas Day yearly, and 30s, every Easter O Tlk A2 AN ACCOUNT OF Day, to cloath 4 poor children ; vested in the Minister and Overseers of the parish, and secured upon 4A. QR. of land. A Cottage and about QR. of Land, in Ban- ningham, of which theOverseers have constantly had the care. The rent, which is 50s. is applied to the use of the Poor, but no writings have been discovered to ascertain by whom it was COLKIRK. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. Samuel Collison in 176*7 bequeathed 1001. for the use of the Poor, and a Piece of Land given by some person unknown being sold for 201. this sum, with S. Collison's legacy, was laid out in the purchase of a House and Land, which is vested in the Churchwardens and Over- seers, and the rent thereof, 81. annually, distri- buted among the necessitous Poor. A Rent Charge of 2l. 12s. per annum, be- queathed by Timothy Caryan, Rector, in 1711, to Thomas Sydnor, Clerk of Hockering, in said county, and his heirs, for the purchase of 12 penny loaves, to be distributed weekly among the Poor. Nicholas Dunham, of Whissonsett, in 1581 bequeathed 3s. 4d. per annum for 400 years, for the use of the Poor, which is now vested in Robert Duffield. 7A. lying in Sherford, in this county, occupied by the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Townsend, at 31. 10s. per annum, for the use of the Poor of this place ; but by whom given is unknown. I NORFOLK CHARITIES. 53 COLTISHALL. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. John Chapman by Will dated in 1718, bequeathed 20A. of Land, in 3 Pieces, vested in Sir Thomas Durrant; the rent, about 141. to be applied to the teaching of 10 poor lads read- ing, writing, &c * 101. bequeathed by Richard Lubbock, and vested in Mr. Chapman Ives ; the interest whereof for the benefit of the Poor. OBSERVATION. The above m.oney, it is feared, is now lost. G. 401. given by John Wells by Will, the interest to be laid out in bread for the Poor. OBSERVATION. The return states that this charity has been discontinued fpr 27 years. Should not some reason have been given for it's discontinuance ? COLTON. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. The Rev. Henry Rix in November 172.6 bequeathed 601. to purchase Land, the rent thereof to be applied for teaching four poor chil- dren ; for a sermon to be preached every year on the day of his death ; and the remainder to be laid out in bread, to be then given to the Poor. The land is vested in Trustees, and the neat produce thereof is 31. 3s. 6d. per annum. A Rent Charge of 51. per annum, paid out of an Estate late Mrs. Grey's, given by Elizabeth Brown by Will dated in 1732, for teaching six poor children, and the remainder for cloaths and books. E 3 54 AN ACCOUNT OF lA. in Barford, given by Thomas Seaborn, now let for 11. per annum, which is distributed among the Poor on Old Christmas Day. T. Terrier 1806 mentions a Piece of Land containing 10A. allotted by the Commissioners appointed for inclosing the commons, &c. in said parish, for the use of the Poor. CONG HAM. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Mr. John Bailey about the year 1712 bequeathed 101. which is vested in the Rector ; the interest to be given to the Poor in bread on Easter Sunday yearly. Mrs. Ellen Spelman, spinster, of Leverington, in the Isle of Ely, by Will proved in 1720, gave a Tenement with 3R. and also 2R. of Land ad- joining ; and a close called Chapel Close ; all situated in Congham ; and the impropriate Rec- tory of Congham All Saints, consisting of one undivided third part of all rectorial tythes in said parish, to the Rector of Congham St. Andrew's, and his successors for ever, as augmentation of the revenue of said Rectory, so long as they shall read or cause to be read, in the church of Congham St. Andrew's, divine service as by law established ; but should Presbytery prevail, and the present form of service be laid aside, her Will expressly directs, that the Poor of Congham are to have the income arising from her bequest so long as Presbytery continues, and if Episco- pacy be re-established, then to be applied as before directed. Annual produce of the above 531. 18s. 6 in which year the 5 A. 2R. last mentioned are wholly omitted, nor have they bepii since inserted in any Terrier. The Terrier for 1806 says, Samuel Coulsey gave by Will 501. to be put out at interest by his executors, and 40s. part of such interest money, to be paid yearly to the parish of South Creak ; and 10s. another part thereof, to be paid yearly to the parish of North Creak, in such manner as his executors shall think proper; this said 501. is now out upon good security at 51. per cent, and the interest is paid and applied ac- cording to the directions of the said Will. The Terriers mention one Dwelling-house, called the Town-house, inhabited by poor people. CRESSINGHAM GREAT. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. In 1575 Richard Newman bequeathed 10s. payable out of the Estate of Wm.Byrch,Esq. 58 AN ACCOUNT OF John Reeve in 1626 bequeathed 2s. per annum, payable out of the Tenement of William Hey. William Robinson in 1581 gave by Will 6s. 8d. and Robert Heighhoe in 1577 the sum of 4s. both these payable out of the Estate of Thomas Lobb Chute, Esq. for the use of the Poor. CRESSINGHAM LITTLE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. 14 Pecks of Rye, given every year by the proprietor of a certain piece of land in this pa- rish, for the use of 1 4 poor labourers not taking collection ; but by whom or when given is unknown. In 1777, 35 A. were allotted by the Commis- sioners for enclosing the commons, &c. in this parish, for fuel for the Poor ; vested in the Rec- tor and others named in the award, part of which, viz. 17A. 19P. has been exchanged for some other land, of which the quantity is not men- tioned. The rent arising from said lands is 71. 10s. paid by the Trustees to the Poor of this parish. OBSERVATION. Could this have been an adequate rent for the lands in question at the time of Gilbert's Return ? CRIMPLESHAM. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) The Commissioners for enclosing this parish allotted 12A. 2R. 24P. (now let at 201. per annum) to the Poor, for the purchase of fuel for the same for ever ; vested in the Minister, Lord of the Manor, Churchwardens and Over- seers for the time being. This took place since Gilbert's Act. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 59 CROMER. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Land producing 91. 7s. 7d. clear, to be given to such poor persons as are not collec- tion ers ; but when or by whom bequeathed is unknown. By Terrier 1725, it appears that there were then 6 Pieces of Land, containing together 10A. 20P. and 4 other Pieces, the contents not men- tioned, for the use of the Poor. Also one little Cottage (containing two dwellings) at the West end of the town. Also in said town a Free School, founded by Sir Bartholomew Read, Knt. about the year 1505, and endowed with lol. per annum stipend to the master. OBSERVATION. This School has not been mentioned in the Terriers since 1740. CROST WIGHT. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. 2 Pieces of Land, containing 2R. each, occupied by Martin Shepheard; the rent whereof (6s.) is paid to the Overseer, and by him to the Poor ; but it is not known when, how, or by whom it was given. CROSTWICK. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 10s. 6d. arising from about lA. of Land, vested in H. Watts, Esq. and which has been occasionally appropriated to the use of the Poor ; unknown by whom given. 60 AN ACCOUNT OF CROWNTHORPE. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. John Hendry, in 1722, bequeathed 10s. issuing out of Land, vested in the Vicar of Wymondham, to be by him distributed amongst the poor people of Crownthorpe, upon Christ- mas Eve, yearly for ever. DARSINGHAM. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. In 1732 Elizabeth Pell bequeathed mo- ney to purchase Land, vested in the Rev. Thos. Kerrich, Trustee, the annual produce of which, 21. 18s. 6d. to be given to the Poor in bread and coals. Margaret Hodson, in 1743, left by Will 51. vested in William Thurston, the interest to keep her monument in repair, and the remainder to be distributed among the Poor. 10s. per annum from Land occupied by John Clark, left by Nicholas Ground ; 5s. from Land occupied by John Simpson, left by Godfrey ; and 22s. from Land in the parish of Snettisham, occupied by Pitcher, and left by Geoffry Bummer in 1689, all to be given to the Poor. DALLINGFIELD. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Fieldawling Ringall (the time unknown) bequeathed money, now Land, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, which produces 18s. annually, to be laid out in blankets for the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 6t DALLINGWOOD. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 61. 10s. per annum, on land called Blooms, vested in the heirs of the late Thomas Dewing, of Westacre, given by the Will of Edward Bulwer in 1658, to be paid 10s. per month upon the Sunday after sermon in t'he afternoon, to the Poor who do not receive relief of the parish. Formerly was paid for the relief of poor wi- dows in this parish 20s. per annum, by the fa- mily of the Fountains, in Sail, in Norfolk, and supposed to have been given by them ; but Edward Hare, Esq. since he enjoyed the Sail Estate from the said Fountains, which is near 30 years, has refused payment of the same. OBSERVATION. The Terrier of 1806 remarks that the payment is still refused. DEEPHAM. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. 4A. of Land, purchased with 601. by the Rev. Henry Rix in 1728, vested in the Minister andChurch wardens, the produce of which, 21. 19s. per annum, is directed to be applied for teaching 4 poor children of this parish to read and say the church catechism ; (8s. each) and I Os. for a sermon, to be preached there yearly on the day of his death, or the Sunday next following ; and 4s. for the Clerk; and the rest to be given in bread to the Poor of the said parish. A Rent Charge of 5s. per annum, given by William Draper, from land now the property of Mrs. Mary Stevenson, widow, of Wymondham, 69 AN ACCOUNT OF distributed once in four years among the Poor of the parish. T. 1806* mentions 5s. per annum left to the Poor of this place by Robert Seaman, who died at Hackford, 1680, to be paid, as long as the world endureth, out of his estate in Deepham, now the property of John Buckel, Esq. of He- thersett ; but the above charity has neither been claimed nor paid for some years past, nor has any reason been assigned for the discontinuance of the payment. DENVER. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. One clear Annuity of 41. issuing out of a Piece of Land called Pitch Brigs, purchased with 1001. left by Mrs. Stafford, widow, to be distributed on Christmas Day to the widows who are poor and want relief. OBSERVATION. About l6j5 Nathaniel Knivett, Esq. bequeathed the sum of 201. to remain as a stock for the use and benefit of the Poor of this place for ever, which legacy was paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers, and a fevr years afterwards was by their successors employed for the repairing and ornamenting the parish church, contrary to the meaning and intent of the testator. This misapplication being ascertained upon an inquisition held at Downham in 1695, Commissioners directed the Churchwardens to repay the said 201. to the Overseers, to be secured upon land, or placed out at interest, and the profits thereof to be applied according to the Will of the said Nathaniel Knivett; which order does not yet appear to have been complied with. The original legacy, with the interest for near 130 years, is there- fore due from the Church Estate to the Parish Officers, for the benefit of the Poor. 52A. 2R. of Land> let for 101. 2s. a year; by whom they were given is not known, except lA. 2R. supposed to have been given by Alex. NORFOLK CHARITIES. tfS Dillingham ; the whole said to be vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. OBSERVATION. The above includes the land belonging to the Church and Poor, without separately distinguishing them ; but by a Terrier dated 17 16, it appears that 28 A. 2R. in 4 pieces, are assigned for the Church, and 28A. in 2 pieces, for the Poor; in the whole 56A. 2R. The Terrier for 1784 contains the same, with the addition of Alex. Dillingham's gift, making together 58A. which being considerably more than what is stated in Gilbert's Returns, shows those returns in this case to have been incorrect. It is very strange that in 1786 this land should have produced no more than 101. 2s. per annum. DENTON. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 1A. 2R. of Land, given by John Porter, formerly Rector, the rent whereof (11. 10s.) is received by the Churchwardens for the Poor of the parish. Arthur Warner in 1648 bequeathed 11. per annum, payable by the Mayor and Corporation of Norwich, for poor labourers in this place. The Rev. Thos. Rogerson in 1 722 bequeathed Land, vested in the Rector of the parish, the annual produce of which (21. 11s.) to be distri- buted among the Poor at his discretion, either in money, bread, or bibles. T. Terrier 1806 mentions a Rent Charge of 8s. yearly out of the rent of Stone Pightle, oc- cupied by Miles Lane ; given by Sarah Bidbank, who died in 1692, for purchasing bibles to be disposed of at Easter annually by the Church- wardens. OBSERVATION. Why was not this mentioned in Gilbert's Returns ? 6* *AN ACCOUNT OF DEREHAM EAST. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Christian Gooch, widow, gave by Deed of FeofTment, in l6'34, 39A. 2R. 12P. of Land in North Elmham, vested in Samuel Rash, Christopher Andrews Girling, Esqrs. and Win. Collison, Gent, for Dereham ; Thomas Grounds for Hoe ; Richard Milles, Esq. for North Elm- ham ; Charles Barn well, Esq. for Beeston ; and Thomas Digg for Worthing. The clear rent (Thomas Woodhouse, Esq. being tenant) viz. 181. per annum, to be distributed among 36 of the best demeaned poor persons in East Dere- Jiani, 7 of Hoe, 3 of North Elmham, 3 of Beeston, and 1 of Worthing (5s. each) 20s. for 2 sermons, one at Dereham and one at Hoe ; and the over- plus to be distributed to the Poor of said towns in due proportions. Thomas Moor, physician, in 1687 gave by Will 10A. 3R. 16P. copyhold of East Dereham Manor, vested in James Peedon, John Ward, Samuel Rash, Arminger Watts, and Edward Nelson, and occupied by Mr. James Birds, at the } 7 early rent of 121. 10s. (deducting 5s. d. quit rent) to be distributed by the Churchwar- dens and Overseers to poor housekeepers and widows, 5s. each. 3A. in Seaming, given by the Will of Mr. Tlios. Guyton in 1764, vested in James Smyth, Samuel Rash, Thomas Watts, and John Potter j occupied by William Dumes, the clear rent 2L 16V Ud. to be distributed by the Trustees, Mi- nister, and Churchwardens, on the l?th of Oct. to 20 poor widows, who have not taken collec- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 65 * iJ^^-J\jn '.A njr tion (5s. each) ; and the overplus to those who are the greatest objects of charity. A Rent Charge of 41. ls 6d. issuing out of John Borrett's Estate in East Dereham, be- queathed by William Mountain in 1 697; to be distributed by the Churchwardens among the Poor of this place. 5 A. 1R. 9P. of copyhold Land inShipdham, given by Mr. Edmund Williamson by Will in 1721, and vested in Francis John Hyde Wollas- ton, John Stanhaw Watts, and others admitted the 1 1th of April 1768 ; the clear rent (3l.5s.7d.) to be distributed on St. Edmund's Day to the most necessitous Poor of East Dereham, by the Churchwardens and Overseers. OBSERVATION. By Terrier 1806, John Crisp was the tenant of this land at 71. 10s. per annum. A Rent Charge of 12s. per year upon a cottage of Mr. William Clements, given by William Potter in 1697, to be distributed by the Church- wardens to 12 poor widows. A like charge of 10s. a year, paid by John Ward, of East Dereham, to the Churchwardens, for 10 poor widows, Is. each on Easter Day, given by Deed by William Jey in 1747. 21. 10s. (deducting 13d. quit rent) thereat of lA. 3R. 23P. of land in Yaxham, purchased with 401. left by William Barker, in 1718, vested in the Rev. John Currey, Samuel Rash, and John Fenn, Esq. to be distributed on St; Tho- mas's Day, one half to 20 poor widows who take no collection, and the remainder to 40 other poor persons. Henry Smyth by Deed enrolled in 1626, gave 31. 4s. per annum, payable out of an Estate in Great Stouton, in Leicestershire, which is paid by Mr. Bray, of Great Russel-street, Blooms- F 66 AN ACCOUNT OF bury, London, to cloath impotent Poor. This sum in 1786 had increased to 51. 14s. 8d. and in 1 806 to about 71. per annum. Thomas Moor left by Will in 1687, for the cloathing of ancient widows of East Dereham, the rent arising from 7A. 3R. SP. of Land in Hoe ; vested in John Currie, John Fenn, and Samuel Rash ; the clear rent 91. Is. Aaron Williamson, in 1710, by Will, gave a House, Barn, and Pightle, containing 3R. co- pyhold, in East Dereham, called Rooms, to the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers, in trust, every 3 years to bind out 2 poor boys to trade, whose parents take collection, now oc- cupied by John Shillings, at 51. 5s. per annum (quit-rent 8d. deducted). Thomas Watts, Matthew Starling, and John Ward, were ad- mitted to this trust in April 1722. T. There is also 2001. given by Mrs. Barn- well to the Minister and Churchwardens of East Dereham, to be by them laid out in the pur- chase of a real Estate in said county, the neat rent to be distributed among the most necessi- tous Poor on every 25th day of December for ever. This money is placed out at interest at 5 per cent, until a proper purchase can be made, and the interest is given as directed. DEREHAM WEST. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Gregory Lovel, of East Harling, left by Will in 1693, 5001. to purchase an Estate, which was to be settled in some of the chief inhabitants of East Dereham, in trust, to receive the rents and dispose thereof as follows, viz. to a Minister for reading divine service and preaching a ser- NORFOLK CHARITIES. Gf mon on St. Thomas's Day, Lady Day, and Midsummer Day, in each year, 40s. for every sermon, and the residue of the said rent to be distributed among the Poor on those days. This estate was afterwards purchased and vested in six Feoffees, the produce of which is 401. per annum. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land should have been specified in these returns. William and John Millsop gave in 16615, 401. with which 2A. 2R. of Land were purchased, and vested in Edmund Land, Francis Adkinson, and Thomas Shorten. The annual produce, viz. 21. 10s. for the benefit of the Poor. DICKLEBURGfL (HISS HUNDRED,) -^p:>cf T'l^'too^ ?> .4} /){*>? K *y)i^i lojrdir? G. An Annuity of 11. per annum, paid from Land in Burston, given by Deed by Ralph Chapman in 1618, for the industrious Poor not receiving other relief. Also the like sum of 1 1. being a Rent Charge upon some Land, to be disposed of in the same manner ; supposed to be given by the said Ralph Chapman. A House and Land, given by John Brooks and Henry Coningham by Deed, in the 21st of James the 1st, to exonerate the inhabitants of this parish from taxes, &c. due to the King, formerly vested in the Churchwardens and pa- rishioners of Dickleburgh, but now in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Robinson, ofDiss, by a mort- gage ; the money being raised in order to pre- pare a proper house for the Poor. The annual produce is 231. 14s. T. 1806 mentions a Town-house inhabited by the Poor; a Cdose adjoining, containing about F 2 3A, ; one Pightle, called Dove-house Piglitle, containing about 1 A. ; two Closes at Tivetshall St. Mary's, containing about 5A. ; and 4 Pieces at Thorp Abbots, containing together 14A. The rent of these, which is no where specified, is yearly received by the Churchwardens, and expended in the repairs or ornaments of the church, and in other charges belonging to their office. These houses and lands are mentioned in the Terrier as belonging to the parish and parish church. DISS. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Fulcher, in the 29th of Elizabeth, gave by Deed Land, which is vested inTrustees, and produces 41. 8s. 6d. per annum ; to be dis- tributed twice a year to the poorest people in Diss. An Annuity of 20s. per annum, from an Estate at Burston, in the possession of Rachael Denny, given by Ralph Chapman by Deed, in the 1 6th year of James the 1st ; to be given yearly to 60 poor householders (4d. each). A small Piece of Land and a House thereon, left by Richard Fisher in IftOly for the use of poor persons, and vested in Feoffees. An Annuity of 1 Is. per annum, out of an Estate in Suffolk, in the possession of King ; left by Richard Girling in }&58, of which Is. is for keeping up his wife's grave, and the remainder for the Poor of Diss. A Rent Charge of 25s. per annum, from a House in Cock-street, Diss, occupied by Robt. Leyman, and left by William Camell in 1700, from whence to give every Christmas Day 6'd. each to 50 poor householders or widows. NORFOLK CHARITIES. -69 Land in Diss, vested in Feoffees, given by the Will of William Burton in 1705, the rent whereof to keep in repair his tombstone, and the remain- der to be distributed once a year to poor house- keepers. The quantity of land is not mentioned, but the clear produce is 41. 14s. 6|d. A Rent Charge of 10s. per annum, out of an Estate in Diss, in the possession of the Rev. William Manning, and left by Mr. Pellett in 1727, for the use of the Poor of this parish. T. J806* mentions the following : One Piece of Land in Diss, called the Walcot Pightle, occupied by Thos. Fulcher, jun. at 51. per ann. Also a small Tenement in Roydon, let at 41. a year. Also a House adjoining to the church- yard in Diss, in the occupation of the Rev. Simon Westby, at the yearly rent of 151. Also a small Cottage at the South end of Diss Moor, called the Hopper House. Likewise one other House near the same, called he Pest House, with about 1R. of Land near it, lately granted free to this parish by Robert Buxton, Esq. late Lord of the Manor of Heywood Hall. Also a House on the North side of Cock-street Green, inhabited by the Poor of this parish, with a right to a pump before the door, purchased by Eleazor Dunkon in 1786, for the town's use. Also an Alms-house in said parish for poor widows, given by the late Mr. Burrows, but no endow- ment therewith. OBSERVATION. The yearly rents of these are said to be received by the Churchwardens, and expended about repairs of the church, and other charges belonging to their office. There was also a small Piece of Land, called the Town Pightle, but this has been sold for the purpose of redeeming the land-tax from the F3 70 AN ACCOUNT OF town land called Hingleswood, the rent whereof was 15s. per annum. DITCHINGHAM. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. 5 small Tenements, with a little lapd to them, occupied by poor persons, vested in Philip Bedingfield and Philip Bedingfield, jun. Esqrs. Bacon Bedingfield, Clerk, and Davy Baker, as Trustees, (the annual produce 31. Is.) which tenements and land are apprehended to have been given for the benefit of poor persons, but when, or by whom, is unknown. A Barn, and divers Lands in Ditchingham and elsewhere, vested in the above-named Trus- tees, for the use of all the inhabitants of this place, to discharge the common burthens of the town. The annual value is about 541. sub- ject to land-tax and other deductions, and is applied as directed. The name of the donor is unknown. Robert Davy, Esq, in 1725 bequeathed a payment of 40s. a year to the Poor of this place for ever. DOCKING. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. A bequest of 201. from Storey, iu the hands of Mrs. Allen, of Stanhoe, to be dis- tributed amongst the Poor, as conjectured by the Minister and Churchwardens, but they do not know whether the Will directs the principal or only the interest to be so distributed. OBSERVATION.- HOW then is this charity distributed ? Is it distributed at all ? NORFOLK CHARITIES. 71 DOWNHAM MARKET. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. In 1662 the Rev. Thomas Batchcroft, D. D. left 1001. to purchase Land, the rent whereof to be distributed to the Poor not receiv- ing collection. 5 A. were accordingly purchased, and vested in the Rev. James Dashwood, Ed- mund Saifery, and Richard Carter, the produce of which is 71. 15s. per annum, Mr. John Saffery, in 1687, gave by Will 21. annually for the use of the Poor, which is now vested in Edmund Saffery. T. 1 709 mentions one lot on the right hand of the road leading to the Stone Bridge, con- taining lA. 3R. one lot adjoining to the Bridge House, containing lA, 3R. one far common lot, containing 2 A. one lot in the Plains, con- taining 3 A. 2R. one lot beyond the Wash, containing 10A. also the Bridge and Bridge House. OBSERVATiON.^-None of these lots (a great neglect) were in Gilbert's Returns, and the first 1A. 3R. is wholly omitted in the Terrier for 1806, without any reason being assigned for it. DRAYTON. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. 18s. the Rent of 2A. of land, (but by whom, when, or for what given, is unknown) are distributed by the Churchwardens among poor widows not collectioners. F 4 72 AN ACCOUNT OF DIDLINGTON. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNpRED.) G. -A Pension of 6s. 8d. paid yearly by the Re&or of North Run&on, near Lynn, to the Poor of Didliugton, for ever. T. 1801 mentions an Allotment for firing for the Poor of this place, containing 1A. 3R. 8P. Also a grant out of the Lordship of 51. a year for ever, which is distributed in bread every Sunday. DUNHAM GREAT. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. In 1629 William Alee gave by Will a Rent Charge of 40s. per annum out of the Estate of William Davey, in West Lexham, for the Poor of Dunham, on which account ll. 12s. is paid annually to the Churchwardens and Over- seers, 8s. being deducted for taxes. OBSERVATION. What taxes can there be upon a Rent Charge ? T. 1 806 mentions a Piece of Land, contain- ing 4P. ; another, containing 10P. with a cottage on each piece, inhabited by paupers ; another, containing 7 A. 24P. allotted for firing for the Poor, who shall be legally settled, and not re- speftively occupying lands or tenements of more than 41. yearly value. Also 2 other Pieces, con- taining together 26A. 1R. 16P. occupied by John Drosier, at the yearly rent of 281. 10s. which is laid out annually for firing, and distri- buted among such Poor as have been before mentioned. This land is vested in Trustees. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 73 DUNHAM LITTLE. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. A House and Garden at Lynn Regis, vested in Seth Masters and Abel Jermyn, pro- ducing 31. 5s. per annum, for the relief of those Poor who do not receive stated relief from the parish. 101. for the same description of Poor, vested in the Churchwardens, the interest thereof to be given in bread, but it is not known when, or by whom these charities were left. William Nelson, in 1775, bequeathed 10s. per annum, reserved out of the rent of a cottage, to be laid out in bread, and given to the Poor every Christmas Day. DUNTON. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) No charitable donations, either by Deed or Will, in this parish. Two poor women received a private voluntary stipend of Is. per week each, at the time of Gilbert's Returns, but they are now probably dead. EAST RUSTON. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. }0s. a year was formerly paid for the benefit of poor widows or others in this parish, by the family of the Norris's, of Wilton, out of some Lands, as is supposed, which they pos- sessed in this place, and still possess ; but when, by whom, or how given, is unknown. The 74 AN ACCOUNT OF -' payment, however, of this sum has not been made for about 77 years. EARSHAM. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 6A. of Copyhold Land, transferred from former Trustees to others in 1720, which have been held in trust for the parish a long time, but it is not known by whom they were given. The rental. 3&. ;3tt An Annuity of 51. per annum (taxes de- ducted) left by the Will of Thomas Bransby ; both which are distributed among the indus- trious Poor, not being constant collectioners. 13 or 14 A. of Land, vested in William Windham, Esq. John Spilling, Thos. Manning, and John Van-Kamp; the rent whereof (161. Is.) is for the Poor, and for defraying other com- mon charges of said parish ; but when, or by whom it was given, cannot be set forth. A Copyhold Messuage, with about 2R. of Land, purchased by the inhabitants for the use of the Poor, vested in John Spilling, jun. and Robert Aggas. ECCLES. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) T. 1806. Two Pieces of Land, each con- taining 1A. EDGEFIELD. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 2l. per annum, arising from Land given by the Will of Simon Woodrow in 1639, for 5 NORFOLK CHARITIES. 7$ poor widows who shall duly and orderly attend the parish church ; vested in the Rector. OBSERVATION. Is this a Rent Charge? If not, the quantity of land ought to have been specified in the return. ELLINGHAM. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. In 1565 Richard Chamberlain gave by Will a Messuage and Land, vested in certain Feoffees, which produce 41. 8s. per annum, for the Poor, after paying an annual fee called the West Leet Fee, ot 8s. 4d. and deducting taxes, &c. John Ireland gave by Deed, in 1584, an Es- tate, vested in Feoffees, producing 101. Is. per annum. After the taxes and other necessary disbursements are deducted, 40s. are to be given annually to the Poor ; the church, certain bridges, &c. are next to be repaired ; and if any sum should remain after such repairs, it is to be given to the Poor. Land, vested in Feoffees, given by Henry Bunfellow, by Will, in 1668, the rent whereof to be equally divided between the adjoining pa- rishes of Kirby Cane and Ellingham, and dis* tributed to the Poor of each place ; present rent 171. per annum. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land here ought to have been specified in this return. ELLINGHAM LITTLE. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. 22A. vested in Trustees, but by whom given is unknown, the rent thereof to be distri- buted by the Overseers amongst the poorest in- 76 AN ACCOUNT OF >; habitants not taking colle&ion, now producing ] 1 1. per annum. 30A. allotted by the commissioners appointed for inclosing the commons, &c. in this parish, for the use ot the Poor, for getting of furzes, keeping of geese, &c. and also 10 other Acres for getting fuel for the Poor, &c. the feed of which now lets for 51. 4s. per annum. Vd 37."" .T- ' )r:'rf:;|" ! ' '*' ,~T '" ELMHAM. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. -In 1609 Robert Sfiettle gave by Deed, for pious uses in this parish, a Rent Charge of 5s. per annum on laud, vested in Richard Mills, Esq. Lord of the Manor. A Rent Charge of 11. 6s. 8d. upon land, vested as before, given by the Will of John Culling, for 8 poor widows or housekeepers not taking collection. 15s. for 3 poor persons of this parish, given by Mrs. Christian Gooch. For particulars see Dereham East. ELSING. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G.-*-John Leman, in 1608, bequeathed 10s. per annum, now in the hands of John Gunton, of this place, to be given to the Poor in bread by the Churchwardens. 20s. out of land now in the possession of Mrs. Mary Green, left by the Will of John Starling, in 1728, for the benefit of the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 77 EMNETH. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. lA. lR. of Land, always supposed for the church, and let by the Churchwardens for 11. 19s. 6d. but when, or how given, is un- known. FAKENHAM. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G . A House and Land at Stibbard, vested in Thomas Railton, Thomas Jones, and Daniel Jones, the gross rent 9\. 9s. per annum, subject to taxes and repairs. This was purchased with 1001. left for that purpose by Lady Mary Town- send in 1672. The rent was to be employed in placing out poor orphans apprentices to good trades ; (a boy or girl every year alternately) but if there should be no such orphan, then one- half of the income to be given by the Overseers to the Poor, and the other to be reserved as a continuing fund for the aforesaid purpose. 4A. of Land, let for 31. per annum, which is received by the Overseers, and disposed of for the use of the Poor ; but when, how, or for what purpose it was given, is not known. 3 small Tenements used for the Poor, but how originally obtained is unknown. An annual sum of 20s. given by aMr.Wortley, and paid to the Churchwardens, for keeping his tomb in repair, and when not wanted for that purpose, to be given to the Poor of the parish. T. 1806. Ann Harrison, late of Fakenham, spinster, who died in 1803, by her Will gave all her personal Estate to her executors upon 7t AN ACCOUNT OF trust, out of which she directed that a perpetual Annuity of 501. should be secured for the fol- lowing purposes, viz. part thereof for instruct- ing 8 poor girls, daughters of inferior tradesmen, handicraftsmen, or labourers, in read ing, writing, useful arithmetic, knitting, and sewing ; one other part for teaching the same number of poor boys of a similar description reading, writing, useful arithmetic, and navigation ; and the other part to be annually applied in the purchase of blankets, bedding, wearing apparel, and coals, to be distributed amongst the inferior trades- men, handicraftsmen, labourers, and poor wi- dows residing in the said parish ; in pursuance of which Will the said executors purchased 16661. 13s. 4d. stock in the 3 per cent, consoli- dated Bank Annuities, transferable at the Bank of England, and transferred and vested the same in the joint names of themselves, Jos. Peckover, and William Stokes, with Hammond Gwyn, Thomas Edgar, and the Rev. Charles N orris, Rector of Fakenham, to answer the said annuity of 501. A deed, declaring such trust, is depo- sited in the town chest in the parish church, by the above-named executors and trustees ; and a board stating the same is fixed up in the church. OBSERVATION. There was formerly an Alms or Town- house on the East side of the street leading from the church towards Fakenham Mill, and nearly opposite to the three tenements before mentioned; but this house has been dilapi- dated for some years, and the ground on which it stood has been taken possession of by a person who has built thereon. FELBRIDGE. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. MaryWindham, in 1742, gave 1001. vested in the old South Sea Annuities (the NORFOLK CHARITIES. 79 Minister and Churchwardens being Trustees), which produces 31. a year, to buy cloaths for one poor man and woman* who do not take alms, and 10s. to the Minister for a sermon on Good Friday. 21. per annum, arising from Land vested in William Windham, given by Will by Richard Locksmith in 1740, to buy bread for the Poor, and to pay the Minister for preaching. T. An ancient Terrier mentions a Cottage or Town-house belonging to this parish, situate next the common ; but this cottage is not men- tioned in the two last Terriers. FELMINGHAM. (TUNSTEAP HUNDRED.) G. 10s. a year, secured on lA. of Land, occupied by John Dennis ; given by William Garrard by Will in 1615, for the use of aged Poor. FELTHORPE. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. William Brereton, Gent, in l6!9I, gave by Will two Messuages and Land, for 2 of the most ancient widows, not able to live without the charity jof others. These widows were to live in one messuage, rent free, and to have the sole benefit arising from the land thereto an- nexed, with 6d. per week each of them out of the other messuage and land. The residue of this last house and land was to be disposed of in repairing tne parish church, and maintenance of other poor people of Felthorpe. The charity is vested in John Springall and William Morris, and produces 101. 9s. 2d. per annum clear. 80 AN ACCOUNT OF , : FELTWELL. (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) 1 - < i u i ..'-. G. Land purchased with 601. left by Ednr. Atmeare in 1579, now let to Nevill Katling, at 71. 19s. 6d. per annum, to be given to the Poor of the 5 following parishes in rotation : Foulden, Northwold, Feltwell, Weeting, and Brandon. Land occupied by Thomas West, purchased with 501. left for that use in 1729, by the Rev. Mr. Rawlings ; let at 21. 10s. for the use of the Poor. 621. 10s. out at interest, part at 4 and part at 5 per cent, producing 21. 17s. 6d. per annum, for the use of the Poor, but when or by whom given there is no account. In addition to this was formerly the sum of 121. 10s. 6d. but the person with whom it was placed dying insolvent in 1765, it is now lost. 6A. of Land for the use of as many poor fami- lies (1A. each), given by Deed 1737, by Robert Clough, and now under the care of his heirs. A quantity of Fen Land, given by Sir Edmund Mundeford by Deed in 1643, and vested in Trustees. This is not let, the draining taxes being more than it would let for. It was given for two-thirds of the rent to be applied for a school, and one-third for the Poor. The Trus- tees are, Henry Wilson, Esq. of Didlington ; John Waddington, of Ely ; Cyrill Clough, of Feltwell, and others. OBSIRVATION. Most land in the fen pays taxes and rent also. Perhaps this land has been made useful to the intended charity since Gilbert's Return. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 81 FERSFIELD. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. per annum upon an Estate at Blyford, in Suffolk, now the property of John Aldridge, of Wenhaston, bequeathed .by Matthew Walter, in 1589, for the Poor of this place, which was regularly paid up to 1 780, since which time it has been repeatedly de- manded by the Parish Officers, but refused. OBSERVATIONS It is remarkable that this payment, made for 190 years, should now be refused. Should not some inquiry take place concerning it ? 311. is now due to the Poor from this Estate. FINCHAM. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. An Estate at S waff ham, late the Rev. Thomas Bodham's, now Edward Bodham's, Esq. stands charged with 9s. 4d. per annum, for the benefit of poor widows of this parish who do not receive collection. ll. 3s. to be applied in the same manner, be- ing the interest of 231. lent on mortgage of the Town-house at Fincham, but when given is not known. 51A. 3R. 17P. allotted by the commissioners appointed for the inclosure of the parish, vested in Trustees, and let at 361. per annum, for the purpose of purchasing fuel for the use of poor persons residing in the parish not receiving alms. T. By a Terrier for 1710, it appears tnere is a house with a yard, containing iR. also 9A. in the 4 fields of Fincham, the Rent of which house and land is received by the Churchwar- G 82 AN ACCOUNT OF dens, and applied to the repairing and use of the church, and to no other purpose whatever. FLORDON. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. 11. arising from Land, for the benefit of poor persons ; but by whom, or when, or how given, is unknown. FORNCET ST. MARY. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. SA. SR. of Land in 5 pieces, let at 21. 2s. per annum, which is applied to the use of the Poor ; but it is unknown by whom, when, how, or for what purpose it was given. T. 1806 mentions 4A. let at 31. 8s. 6d. a year. FORNCET ST. PETER. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. 2A. 2R. of Land, let for ll. 16s. per annum ; but it is not known by whom they were given. Also a Rent Charge of 40s. a year out of a Farm in the possession of Sir Abraham Hume. Both these are applied for the use of the Poor. OBSERVATION. The Terrier of 1S06* mentions that 8s. are deducted from the Rent Charge just mentioned for taxes. The donation was always paid in full previous to 1784. G. Mrs. Mary Harcourt, widow of Thomas Ringer, a former husband, in 1745 bequeathed, by Codicil, 1001. to be laid out, and the annual produce of what was purchased with it to be distributed every Christmas-day for ever to the Poor. This Will had not been complied with NORFOLK CHARITIES. S3 when the returns were made, nor has any notice been taken thereof in any Terrier since. The executrix (Mrs. Mary Ringer, her daughter) has been applied to at various times, but without effect, neither principal nor interest having been paid. T. 1806 mentions two Town -houses, inhabited by poor people, one of which was lately built by the parish. FOULDEN. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. About 7A. of Land, vested in Benjamin Baker and John Manning, Churchwardens, and let for 41. a year, which is distributed by the Overseers and Churchwardens to the Poor not receiving collection ; said to be given by the Wills of Elizabeth Long in 1662, and Anthony Fuller in 1645. G. 91. being the rent of some Land in Old Buckenham, vested in Anthony Horrex, paid for the Poor of this parish once in 5 years ; but by whom given is not known, the deeds being now lost. OBSERVATION. How much land is not mentioned, as it should have been, in this return. By the Will of Burham Raymond, in 1728, an Estate here is charged with the annual payment of 51. to teach 6 boys and 6 girls to read. 51. in the hands of Thomas Barker, the interest of which, with 41. the rent of 7 A. of land, in Wretton, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, is annually distributed by them to the Poor not taking relief. It is not known who gave these charities, the deeds being lost. G 2 Si AN ACCOUNT OF FOULSHAM. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Richard Fenn, about 1565, bequeathed about .9 A. of Land in Guest wick, vested in James Atliill, Clerk, and let at 51. 19s. 4d. Henry Semicroft, about 1693, left 6A. in Foulsham, called Harrison's Close, vested in Thomas Manning, William Manning, Tho- mas Back, jun. and Thomas Parrant, and let for 51. 12s. the rents of both for the Poor of this place. 13A. left by the Will of John Chapman, in 1661, and vested in the same Trustees as Henry Semicroft 's legacy; the rent, 81. 15s. 6d. for gowns of one colour, to be given yearly to poor widows. A Poor or Town-house, with 8A. of Land adjoining, taken off the waste, according to an Acl passed in the 22d year of his present Majes- ty's reign, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. T. 1801. The Town Lands lie in 8 pieces, and contain 30A. the rents whereof are duly paid, and are applied to the purposes for which they were left by the donors. OBSERVATION. There appears to be an omission in this terrier, the retnrn under Gilbert's Act stating, as we have now seen, 36 Acres* FOXLEY. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) No other charitable donation in this parish, except that of Mr. John Leeds, for which see Bawdebwell. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 85 FRANSHAM GREAT. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G.- 101. given by the Will of John Baily, the interest to be distributed for bread to the Poor on Easter Day annually. 101. given by the Will of Thomas Case, in 1760, the interest to be distributed in the same manner on Christmas Day. 1R. of Land, let at 5s. a year, and given to the Poor, but how the parish became possessed thereof is unknown. T. 1801 mentions a Piece of Land, on which a house formerly stood, containing by estima- tion 3R. for the benefit of the Poor. This terrier also states that the before-mentioned legacies of 101. each were then in the hands of Thos, Henry Case. FRANSHAM LITTLE. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. Mr. Henry Wright, by Will in 1748, be* queathed for 3 of the poorest widows 3s. per annum, payable from land now Mr. Buscal's. FRITTON. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. Lands and Tenements, vested in Feoffees, for the use of the parish, but by whom, or for what purpose given, is not known. The pro- duce, after deducting taxes and repairs, has from time immemorial been expended in repair- ing the church, and the overplus applied to the Benefit of the Poor. Rent 161. 4s. per annum; G 3 86 AN ACCOUNT OF land-tax deduced ll. 16s. ; quit-rent 3s. 4d. ; neat produce 141. 4s. 8d. T. By the Terrier of 1806, there appears to be 17 A. of Land, with 2 cottages, barn, and stable. The profits of 3A. of the said land is applied by the Churchwardens and Overseers for purchasing tools for the Poor. FULMONDESTON. (GALLOW HUNDRED.) G. Mrs.RebeccaWright,in 1753, bequeathed 301. the interest of which was to be paid to a poor widow, to teach two poor children to read, as the Minister and Churchwardens should ap- point ; which money being lent upon bond to a person who failed, and paid only 10s. in the pound, one moiety of it was lost, and the other, being paid to the then Overseer, is said to have been added to the town stock. OBSERVATION. Surely the remaining sum ought at any rate to be applied towards the purpose intended. FRAMLINGHAM PIGOT. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. 1740. There are in this parish, by estima- tion, 4A. of ploughed Land, lying between the lands of Mr. Mark Merrell towards the East and North ; against Trumpery-lane on the West ; and the common on the South ; let at the yearly rent of 31. and applied to the use of the Poor. The above 4A. are mentioned in most of the ancient Terriers, some of which say it is called by the name of the Town Close. The Terrier for 1729 states that it belongs to the repairs of the church and the use of the Poor. The Ter- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 87 Her for 1723 says that it belongs to the Poor ; the oldest Terrier calls it only town-land. The last in which it is noticed is the one for 1747. GARBOLDISHAM. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. ll. arising from Land, vested in John Bote, given by the Will of Mrs. Dorothy Gawdy, in 1660, for the Poor of this place. lOOl.left by Mrs. Mary Williamson, Nov. 10th, 1696, and now vested in the aforesaid John Bote ; the interest to be applied to binding out an apprentice, or cloathing the Poor. 2l. given by Mr. Masten, from Land vested in Crisp Molineux, Esq. ; and ll. 2s. given by Mr. Canham, from Land vested in John Bote, for the Poor of Garboldisham. GARVESTON. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. JohnRix, in 1639, gave by Will 10s. per annum, from Land now Sir John Combe's. Barbary Lock, in 1685, bequeathed a House and Land at Yaxham, vested in Feoffees, pro- ducing 101. per annum. The late Mr. Mountain bequeathed a payment of 10s. annually from Land held by Mr. Barrett; and William Blancheflower 41. 10s. from Land held by Dr. Cowper. All the above charities are for the Poor of this place. Barnard Church, Esq. by Will, in 1685, left for the Poor of this parish ll. per annum, payable by the Mayor, Sheriffs, &c. of Norwich , and to the Minister of Garveston every fourth year G 4 M AN ACCOUNT OF 13s. 4d. for preaching a sermon exciting to rity and good works, in the parish church, the l?th day of May; every fourth year, on the bame day, 9s. 4d. to such Poor as attend the said sermon ; to the parish-clerk 3s. 4d. ; and to the Churchwardens and Overseers Is. each for their attendance, GATESTHORPE. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Dorothy Gawdy gave by Will, the 10th of August 1660, for the Poor of this place, ll. per annum from Land in Garboldisham, vested in John Bote. GATELY. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. 1 A. of Copyhold Land, given by Robert King, in 1697, vested in Robert Shannock, Esq. and the Rev. Charles Dix ; let for 8s. per ann. (quit- rent Is. ifd. deducted ) One other Acre of Land, let for 8s. a year, not known by whom, or for what purpose given ; but the rent is applied as the above. GAYTON. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. 3t. 8s. 4d. subject to land-tax at 4s. in the pound, payable by the Rector of North Runcton, out of tythes called Notley Tythes, in the parish of Middleton ; given by Will by Thomas Hopes, towards the end of the last cen- tury, to be distributed to 4 poor widows or householders in turn, at 4d. apiece each Sunday NORFOLK CHARITIES. 89 till the whole is expended, beginning on Easter Sunday. A Rent Charge of 10s. upon Land belonging to and vested in Richard Jackson, Esq. and ano- ther of 11. upon the Estate of Mr. Francis Nash, which are given to the Poor in bread or money, at the discretion of the Parish Officers; but when given is unknown. GAYWOOD. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. The Rev. Thomas Thurston, D. D. in 17 14-, by his Will, left 40s. yearly for ever to- ward cloathing three of the poorest inhabitants of Gay wood, which money is disposed of ac- cording to the Will of the donor, payable by the Mayor of Lynn Regis. 2R. of Land, which are annually let to the highest bidder, and the rent applied for the be- nefit of the Poor. A house in King's Lynn, the rent of which, 8l. is received by the Officers of Gaywood, and applied as above ; but when, or by whom these donations were made, there is no account. GILLINGHAM ALL SAINTS & ST. MARY. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. About 8 A. of Land and a House, called the Leeth House, vested in the Churchwardens; annual produce 81. 3s. ; but when, by whom, or for what intent given, is not known. 13 A. of Land, vested in the Churchwardens, let for 121. 10s. The donors, &c. unknown as before. T. 1806. An Enclosure, containing 10A. with a house thereon, occupied by Thos. Chaplin, 90 AN ACCOUNT OF at the yearly rent of 191. 2s. Also another Messuage, with a barn and other outbuildings, and 16A. of Land, occupied by Benjamin Utton Dowson, at 541. per annum, given by Will by John Everard, Gent, to Trustees, for the use of the parish of Gillingham St. Mary; the rents to be applied as follows : 40s. thereof towards repairing the church of Gillingham St. Mary aforesaid; also 40s. to be laid out every year towards repairing a certain foot-path or cause- way leading from Gillingham-hall to Beccles Bridges ; and the residue of the rents of the above said premises to be employed yearly to- wards the relief and support of the poorest sort of people inhabiting within the said parish, or otherwise at the discretion of the major part of the inhabitants thereof. T. 1706. 101. now in the hands of Charles Castleton, Clerk, upon mortgage, for the use of which he pays 12s. per annum to the Overseers. OBSERVATION. This money is noticed in terrier 17l6", but not in any since ; so that it is to be feared that it has been lost. The returns for this parish are very objectionable, as the lands in the terrier of 1806 were all noticed in the terrier of 1706. Of course they ought to have been included in Gilbert's Returns. GIMINGHAM. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) T. 1806. Two Poor Houses under one roof, belonging to this parish. GISSING. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. 3 Houses and 2 A. 2R. of Land, for the use of the inhabitants in general, given by Edw. NORFOLK CHARITIES. pi Smith and Thomas Ringer, but the time when unknown ; vested in seven Feoffees. They pro- duce 21. Os. lid. per annum. The Terrier for 1806 mentions but lA. 2R. of Land, which is occupied by the tenants of Lord Walpole, exclusive of the three tenements just mentioned, which were left for the Poor, and used accordingly. OBSERVATION. What is become f the other acre ? TITTISHALL CUM GODWICK. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. About 8A. of Underwood, supposed to be vested in the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers, producing 21. 2s. per annum, for the use of the Poor ; not known when or by whom they were given. Likewise for the same use the interest of 101. thought to be a legacy of William Haylett, and supposed to be vested as the above. GOODERSTONE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Edmund Briston, in 1710, gave by Will a Rent Charge of 5s. per annum upon an acre of Land there, to be paid equally to poor people of said town yearly upon the 6th day of January, so long as the world endureth. A Rent Charge of 3s. 4d. to be given yearly in bread on St. Thomas's Day to the Poor who do not receive constant relief. The deed being lost, it cannot be now said who made this donation. 52 AN ACCOUNT OF GRESSENHALL. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. 4 A. of Land, let for 41. which has usually been given to those persons who do not take collection of the parish ; but the purpose for which they were left, and by whom, is unknown. 61. given by Will by Mr. Edward Davy, in 1742, in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Cross ; the interest thereof (5s. ) for the Poor, GRIMSTONE. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. JohnTalman, in 1394, gave by Deed to Feoffees an Estate, consisting of Land and Messuages, then worth 41. 14s. 4d. per annum, for the payment of fifteenths and other taxes on the inhabitants of this parish. The yearly value of this charity being much advanced, the sur- plus is stated to have been applied to various charitable uses. In 1779, the parish being in- closed, this estate was mortgaged for 1301. to bear the expences of inclosing, and of the act for the same ; and, when the return was made in 1787, it was likely to be cleared, being then let for 351. per year, and was then vested in Ann Taylor and Jane Allen, heirs of the last Trustee. It was intended, when cleared, that it should be transferred to new Trustees, for charitable purposes, and applied as formerly. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 9 GRISTON. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 10s. per annum on Land, now held by Mr. Elmer and Mr. Utting, given by the Will of Edward Goaffe in 161 1, for bread to be distributed the first Sunday in the New Year to the Poor not taking collection. A like Charge of 8s. 2d. for the same purpose, on Land held by John Thompson; but not known by whom given. GUESTWICK. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. William Bulwer, Gent, 'bequeathed, in 3678, a Rent Charge of ll. from his Estate, for the Poor of this place, to be given on the 20th of December. T. 1806. It appears that this donation has been discontinued since 1804. Some inquiry should be made concerning it. GUIST. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. By an inscription on the grave-stone of Robert Wicks, it appears that he gave by his Jast W T ill 20s. annually out of his Lands here for the repairing of the church, and for the Poor of this town, with a power to the Churchwardens to distrain the same if not duly paid. He died the last day of August 1569, and there is no account upon record of the above donation hav- ing been ever paid. OBSERVATION. There lias been apparently great neglect in the Parish Officers, when they had such power of enforc- ing payment. Is the Will of Kobt. Wicks no where to be found f 94 AN ACCOUNT OF GUNTHORPE. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 251. in the hands of the Churchwardens and Overseers, left by Christopher Ringer, in 1678, the interest to purchase 18yds. of blanket yearly. HACKFORD with WHITWELL. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. 10A. of Land, purchased with 1001. left for that purpose by Thomas Bulwer, in 1693, for the benefit of the Poor in Hackford and Whitwell, to be distributed in the following manner: 10s. at- every administration of the Sacrament to the Poor who communicate ; 10s. to the Trustees annually, for their care and trouble; and the remainder to the poorest and most aged widows and others, the most impo- tent and unable to work, on St. Thomas's Day. The land is vested in Stephen Buckle, William Bircham, and others, and produces to each pa- rish 31. 5s. per annum. T. 1 806 states the then annual rent at 9\. In 1672 Robert Philipoe gave by Deed, for the benefit of the Poor of Hackford with Whit- well, Land vested in the above-named Trustees ; rent 31. 10s. per annum. T. 1806 mentions 3 Pieces, containing toge- ther o,A. 2R. which produces 111. Os. 6d. per year, which is supposed to be the above dona- tion. This terrier also specifies 2R. of Land, let at 6s. 8d. per annum to William and Samuel Bircham, for the Poor of Hackford ; but when, or by whom given, is not known. This 6s. 8d. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 95 is in the return, but a clearer account is obtain- ed from the terrier. Houses inhabited by the Poor of both places, given by Will, by Ralph Walker, in 1642, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers. HACKFORD. (EYNSTORD HUNDRED.) G. 5s. given by Robert Seaman, (by Will as has been understood) and which was paid to the Churchwardens by Robert Smith, and distri- buted to the Poor at Easter. The payment of this donation has been refused from 1785, but for what reason is not known. HADDISCOE. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. An Estate called Catfields, consisting of a Messuage, since down, and 12 A. of Land, in SO pieces, given by Will by Thomas Strange, in 1556, for the purpose of paying the taxes, re- pairs of the church, and highways, and for the relief of the Poor and needy. An Estate, consisting of lands, tenements, meadows, and marshes, with their appurte- nances, lying and being in the towns and fields of Haddiscoe, Toftmonks, Aldeby, Thurlton, Raveningham, and Hales, in Norfolk ; given by Deed, in 1614, by Thomas Battely and William Stone, for the repairs of the causeway called Haddiscoe Dam, and for the relief of the Poor. Both these estates are vested in Feoffees, and let together for 1 31. per annum, which is applied to the purposes intended. 96 AN ACCOUNT OF At the time of Gilbert's Return, the last Deed of Feoffment, which was made about 1747 or ]?48, was in the possession of Robert Tiptod, bricklayer, resident at No. 14, New Bond-street, Oxford-road, London, who refused to deliver up the same. HALVERGATE. (W A L S H A M HUNDRED.) G. 51. given, in 1735, by the Will of Mrs. Judith Lamb, and vested in Isaac Houghton, Esq. of Norwich, the interest to be distributed in bread to the Poor who do not receive col- lection. OBSERVATION. This donation is not mentioned in any terrier since 176*3. HANWORTH. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. -A House and 3R. of Land, given by Richard Walters, of Alby, near 400 years ago, as appears by an old Feoffment still in being, though exactly when, or for what purpose, can- not be ascertained. The Overseers receive the rent, (which is 14s.) and apply it for the benefit of the Poor. UAPPISBURG. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 51. 14s. Od. given by Will by Jonathan Chaloner, Clerk, in 1727, on Land lying in Colby, Baningham, and Sutfield, vested in the executors of Samuel Dybal, Gent. NOfcFOLK CHARITIES. 97 of which 24s. to bd distributed quarterly in bread, by the Overseers, amongst the Poor of this place; and 41. 10s. at Christmas, for cloathing for such of the Poor of Happisburg as attend the ordinance of God, and receive no collection. 13s. 4d. annually* charged upon 2A. of Land, purchased with 20l. left for that purpose by Mrs. Mary Williams, in 1680, vested in Mr. Richard Gage, of Hickling. 13s. 4d. annually, charged upon 3 A. of Land, called the Poors' Land, vested in Mr. Wolm.er Cubitt, of Calthorpe, given by a person of the name of Allison, the time when unknown 3s. 4d. per annum, charged upon an Estate in Happisburg, vested in John Gaze, given by Robert Smith, which three donations are all for the Poor of this place. By a codicil to the Will of James Scambler, Esq. dated in 1687, an uncertain sum, but not to exceed one guinea, is left for the godly Poor of this place, charged upon Land in Hickling, vested in the Re6lor of Wolterton and the Vjcars of Hickling, Briston, and Happisburg, for which legacy the full sum of 21s. is obtained. T. 1806 says the Churchwardens and Over- seers have sold Mary Williams' Benefaction of ]3s. 4d. to the Rev. Mr. Lloyd, and purchased of him the two Benefactions of Smyth and Alli- son above-mentioned, amounting to the like sum, which were sold for the purpose of exone- rating the Vicarage from the land-tax, for the use of the Poor, in lieu thereof. OBSERVATION. This account from the terrier seeins quite unintelligible, and particularly when compared with the preceding. It shews, however, that some inquiry ought to be made as to the sale and purchase in question, 'J'he H 98 AN ACCOUNT OF return, too, under Gilbert's Act, is incomplete, because it omits to mention a further legacy of the above-named James Scambler. See Wolterton. HARDINGHAM. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. per annum, given by Christopher Adcock, in 1705, upon Land in Griston, now purchased by Mr. Franklin, of Attleborough. 10s. bequeathed by Thomas Cushings, from Land in Hardingham, vested in Messrs. Park, Freeman, and Wright. 10s. given by John Cushings, from Land in CarletonForehoe, vested in Sir J. Wodehouse, Bt. 10s. given by William Mountain, from Land in East Dereham, vested in Barrett, for the Poor of this place. HARDLEY. (LODDON HUNDRED.) T. 1806 mentions 6A. 2R. of Land, rental 81. 7s. which is yearly received by the Church- wardens, and expended about the repairs of the church, & other charges belonging to their office. HARLING WEST. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. 71. 8s. arising from Land, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens of this parish, given by Will, by Mrs. Dorothy Gawcly, in 1660, for cloathing the Poor of West liarling, to which purpose it is faithfully applied. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land should have been specified. The above gift is mentioned iu Terrier for 1801, but uot in that for 180b\ NORFOLK CHARITIES. $9 HARPLEY. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Stephen Perse, M. D. in 1615, gave by Will, for the benefit of poor persons in this pa- rish, money chargeable with the land-tax, vested in the Master and four senior Fellows of Gon- ville and Caius-college, Cambridge, The amount 11. 10s. the clear produce ll. 4s. per annum. ll. arising from 3 A. of Land, in Harpley Field, which is applied to the use of the Poor, given by John Martin ; but when, or how, or in whom vested, is not known. T. 1716. In the Field of Harpley, in several different furlongs, are 14 A. given for the repairs of the Church. HEIGHAM. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) T. 1808. Thos. Seaman, of Heigham, Esq. by Will, dated in 1700, devised to his eldest son, Peter Seaman, his heirs and assigns, a Close, containing 20A. lying in Earlham, in this county, subject to the payment of the clear yearly sum of 101. on the Feast of the Annun- ciation of the Virgin Mary, to the Churchwar- dens or Overseers of the Poor for the parishes of Heigham St. Benedict, St. Swithin, and St. Margaret, in Norwich ; or of any two of said parishes, for binding or putting forth appren- tices, every year for ever, 2 poor boys, whose parents shall be dwelling in any two of the said parishes. He also gave to his second son, Thos. Seaman, a Close in Heigham, subject to the payment of the clear yearly sum of 51. at the Ho ** 160 AN ACCOUNT OF same time, to the Officers of the aforesaid pa- rishes, or any two of them, for .the placing out apprentices, every year -for ever, two poor girls of any two of said parishes. Mr. Thomas Powell hequeathed an annual payment of 20s. for ever, from an Estate, late Benjamin Ketts, to be distributed amongst 40 poor widows, equally, on the Feast Day of St. Thomas the Divine, HAYNFORD. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 21. and another of 11. given by Will by Thomas Bulwer, in 16.94, vested in the Churchwardens for the time being, and to be distributed by them half-yearly on the next Sunday after they receive the money, among the poorest people of said parish. Also 26 A. 3R. of Land, purchased with mo- ney left by the aforesaid Thomas Bulwer, vested in Robert Marsham and Robert Marsham, jun. Esqrs. the clear rent whereof is 201. 14s. 7fd< for the use and benefit of the Poor of this pa- rish. Out of this donation, at every adminis- tration of the sacrament at the parish church, 10s. to be distributed to such poor parishioners as shall then communicate; 10s. to be allowed annually to the Trustees for their care ; and the remainder, after deducting Lord's rent, taxes, and other charges, to be given on St. Thomas's Day, or about two days before Christmas, amongst the poorest widows and persons most impotent in this parish. Three Tenements or Messuages, with 9A. of Land, vested in Robert Marsham, jun. Esq. given by Will, by John Spoi les, in 1733, for the NORFOLK CHARITIES. 101 use and extraordinary relief of the poorest people of said parish. After deducting Lord's rent, fines, repairs, and other incident charges, the clear rent is 131. Os. 4d. TWO Tenements, with 2R. 38P, of Land, vested as aforesaid, the clear rent of which, being 61. 3s. 6d. has been immemorially in the hands of Trustees for the use of the Poor of this parish ; supposed to be given by a person named Bolts, but when, or for what purpose, cannot be ascertained, T. 1806 states the jLanil belonging to the Poor of this parish to be 75A. 3R. 1?P. an in- closure having taken place. OBSERVATION. The above Terrier was signed by the Churchwarden and six of the chief inhabitants, but not by the Rector, he intending to deliver in another Terrier. HEACHAM. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G.6A. 2R. 19P. of Land, vested in Thos. Bradfield and Francis Young, in trust for the Poor of this place ; let at 31. per annum, which is distributee! in coals at Christmas. Three Houses in the possession of the Church- wardens and Overseers : annual rent 7l. 7s. and appropriated to the use of the Poor. 10s. paid out of the Estate of Edmund Rolfe, Esq. and 10s. from Charles Money, Gent, both for the Poor of this place. When or by whom any of these donations were given, the returns do not set forth. OBSERVATION. The 3 houses mentioned in the returns are omitted in the Terriers. 102 AN ACCOUNT OF * HECKINGHAM. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. James Crow, of this place, about 1663, left 52 Eu r es, which were to be kept alternately by the farmers of this parish, who were to have half the lambs for keeping the stock ; the other half to be sold for the benefit of the Poor. The sheep were afterwards disposed of, and the pro- duce placed out at interest ; but the person with whom it was lodged dying insolvent about 1782, this donation was lost. HEDENHAM. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Robert Rickman, of Ellow, in Suffolk, and Robert Smith, of this place, granted by Deed, in 1559, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hedenham, for the special purpose of easing them in the payment of the tenths and fifteenths when imposed on them, Lands in Hempnall, in this county, now vested in Charles Garneys, Esq. and others ; let for 30l. per annum, subject to land-tax and repairs. The clear produce is now paid in aid of the Poor's rate. They also at the same time gave two Pieces of Land in Hedenham, for the same purpose. The annual produce 4s. lOd. A small Piece of Land (upon which stood heretofore sundry cottages called Town-houses) for which a rent of 2s. 6cl. is paid to the Town- reeve, and applied as above. Three Cottages' called Town-houses, two of which (by information) were built at the ex- pense of the parish. Of the third no account NORFOLK CHARITIES. 103 can be given. The rent of these, when any can be recovered, is applied as before. By an extract from the Will of Elizabeth Rickman, dated in 1583, and copied into the parish register, it appears she left 41. for the purchase of 20 ewes, to be farmed for the benefit of the Poor of this parish for ever ; of which legacy no other account remains. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land given by Rickman and Smith is not specified, as it should have been, and it i to be feared that the Will of Elizabeth Rickman has not been complied with. HELHOUGHTON. (O ALLOW HUNDRED.) G. 31. 6s. 8d. paid annually by Lord Town- shend to the Churchwardens, being a gift of Lady Berkeley for the benefit of the Poor of this place. The said Lord Town shend also pays 61. 16s. which, with ll. 4s. makes 81. every other year to this parish ; supposed to arise from land, but not known by whom given. It was formerly applied to the binding out poor children, or dis*. tributed to the Poor in bread and cloaths. HELLESDON. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) T. 1706 states that there are 2 or 3 A. of Land given for the use of the Poor. The writings are lost. OBSERVATION. These are also mentioned in the Terrier for I?l6, but in none since. There has been some misma- nagement here. If the writings are lost, the land must b still remaining. H 4 104 AN ACCOUNT OF HEMSBY. (WEST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. 10A. of Land, more or less, left in 1583, by Edmund Drake; the produce to be distributed to such Poor as do not take collection ; now vested in John Drow. J. Church, Roger Harrison, and William Harrison, and let at 41. 16s. per annum. HEMPNALL. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. 3s. 4d. per annum from Land now Mr. Charles Bunn's, and 10s. from Land now Mr. Henry Richards's, which are given in bread to the Poor on the first Sunday in Lent yearly; but when these donations were left is not known. The parish also possesses Town Lands to the value of 351. per annum, given in 1 6 15 for tenths, fifteenths, and frank pledge ; and if there be any overplus, such overplus to be ap- plied at the discretion of the Town-reeves and Feoffees. The overplus has been usually given for the benefit of the Poor, and for the dis- charge of county and constables' rates. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land should have beeq mentioned in this return. HEMPSTEAD WITH ECCLES, (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 321. given by several persons whose names are unknown, and 11. given by William Cannon, in 1757, which are in the hands of William Cannon, of Hempstead, at 5 per cent. Interest, which interest is to be distributed tq NORFOLK CHARITIES. 105 real objefts of charity, at the discretion of the major part of the chief inhabitants. A Rent Charge of 3s. 4d. per annum, on an Estate, now Thomas Worts's, of Lessingham, given by Will by Anthony Cooper Grey, for the same purpose as the above. HEMPTON. (GALLOW HUNDRED.) G. 21. 3s. 6d. the annual produce of 4A. of Land, in Sherford, in the use of Lord Town- shend, paid for the JPopr of this parish who never take collection, but by whom given is not known. A Tenement in Hempton, used for the re- ception of the Poor ; by whom or when given is unknown. HETHERSET. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. A House, with 2R. of Land, given by Will by John Rope, Gent, in 1659, vested in the Rev. B. Edwards, John Buckle, and John Brown, and let at 101. per annum, for cloathing the poorest widows and people of this parish. A House, and 2A. of Land, purchased with 601. left for that purpose by Walsingham Rock- ingham, Gent, in 1710, vested in Robert Witten and Samuel Smith, and let at 5 guineas per annum, for the benefit of the Poor. 21. per annum, arising from Land, vested in the Rev. B. Edwards, John Buckle, and John Brown, which is applied for the benefit of the but uncertain by whom given. 106 AN ACCOUNT OF T 1806 also mentions about 2R. of Land, where the Town-house stands ; a Pightle, con-? taining 2 A 2R. 2P. and another, containing 3R. 35P. these two pightles being part of the late Lynch Green ; also that the late John Cordy, Esq. of Afton, in Middlesex, by his Will left to this parish the interest of 1001. 3 per cent, consolidated annuities, for ever, to be distributed among the Poor in bread, every year, at Christmas time. HEVINGHAM. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 1001. left by Thomas Bulwer, in 1693, to certain Trustees, for the purchase of Land, the annual produce of which to be distributed as follows, viz. 10s. among such poor persons of this parish as receive the Sacrament every Sun- day when it shall be administered ; and the re- mainder to be given among the Poor of said pa- rish, at the discretion of the Trustees, reserving, however, to themselves 10s. per annum for their trouble. It is also provided in the Will, that no abatement whatever in the collections or contri- butions to the Poor is to be made on the above account : 7A. of Land, in Aylsham, were pur- chased with the said bequest, and are vested in Robert Marsham, Esq. producing 41. 11s. yearly. T. 1 806 reports the rent of the above Land to be then 61. A House, vested in the Churchwardens, for 2 poor widows to dwell in, who do not take col- lection, rent free. This long ago given by Sarjeant. John Hall, Esq. in 1715, bequeathed 3 A. 1R. of Land (let at 31. Is, 6d. per annum) and 501. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 107 put out at 4 per cent, per annum interest, for the purpose of teaching the English tongue to 10 poor children of this parish. Formerly was paid to this parish a donation of 6s. a year, by the Rev. Mr. Freemantal, of Norwich ; and another of 20s. yearly, given by a Mr. Scambler (son of a Bishop of Norwich of that name), to be distributed in bread to the Poor ; which two donations none of the present inhabitants remember having been paid ; nor do they know of any writings, or by what means these donations came originally to the parish. T. 1784. 4 small Cottages, built upon the common, for the Poor. These ought to have been mentioned in the return. T. 1806 mentions no other donation belong- ing to this parish than the Land in Aylsiiam, purchased with T. Bulwer's legacy. This is surprising, and deserves inquiry. ForScambler's Gift see IVolterton. HEYDON WITH IRMINGLAND. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) T. 1716. A Close containing 4A. given by Ann Lady Townshend, for the Poor of this pa- rish for ever ; occupied by Henry Lynn, at ll. 12s. per annum. 1A. in Heydon Field, occupied by the same person, at 5s. a year ; given, as is supposed, by Sir John Spellman, in lieu of a piece of common taken in to enlarge the hall-yard. ll. 10s. yearly, given by Mrs. Kemp; ll. for the Poor, and 10s. to the Minister for preaching a charity sermon on Maundy Thursday. OBSERVATION. In Gilbert's Return Mrs. Kemp is stated to have given ll. iu money, and 4 A. of Land, vested 108 AN ACCOUNT OF in W. Bulmer, Esq. for the use of the Poor, which was then at the apparently low rent of ll. l$s. 6d. per annum. Some inquiry should take place here, to reconcile the return with the Terrier. HICKLING. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. About lA. of Land in Ingham, supposed to be given to poor widows of Hickling, who do not take of the parish ; but by whom is not known. Also another donation, for which see Wolterton. T. 1806' The Rev. John Wells, late Vicar of this parish, bequeathed 2501. the interest of which (101.) at 4 per cent, is to be applied for the education of poor children of this place. , HILLBO ROUGH. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. 17s. 6d. per annum from Land vested in Ralph Cauldwell, Esq. left by some person whose name is unknown, for the purchase of 15 yards of cloth at 2s. 6d. per yard, to be distributed every Christmas Day, for the use of the Poor and aged. T. 20A. of Land, allotted by the Commis- sioners under an Inclosure Act, for furze for the poor inhabitants of this parish who do not occupy lands or tenements of more than 61. yearly value, including their dwellings. Also one Piece of Meadow, called the Fen, contain-* ing by estimation 6A. allotted for pasture for the use of such Poor as before described. NORFOLK CHARITIES, 109 HILGAY, (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Sir John Wray, Lord of the Manor, and other proprietors and owners of land in this pa- rish, allotted at the time of an inclosure, in 1656, by deed, which was confirmed by a Decree in Chancery in 1692, a quantity of Land, the rent whereof to be applied for the relief of the Poor, and to ease the rates and taxes of the parishion- ers, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers for the time being; its produce 30l. 4s. per annum. Of this land 131. 2s. is appropriated to the education of 10 poor children in reading, writing, and arithmetic. T. 1794 states this land to be 166 Acres, pro- ducing 641. a year, but the rent of one piece thereof, containing 3A< is not included* It mentions also an old Tenement belonging to the parish near the bridge, but this is now dilapidated. The Rev. Wm. Spencer, in 1701, bequeathed ll. 10s. to be paid annually out of an Estate left for the repairs of the church bells, among 15 poor people, chosen by the Rector and Church- wardens, half On the 23d of May, and the re- mainder on the 23d of October, for ever. T. By a Terrier of 1716, it appears there are 6 Pieces of Land, containing together 45A. the rents whereof are yearly received by the Church- Wardens, and expended about the repairs and ornaments of the church, and other charges be- longing to their office. This Terrier also men- tions the sum of 121. in the hands of the Over- seers, as a parish stock. 110 AN ACCOUNT OF HILLINGTON. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. on an Estate in this parish, in the possession of Roger Cock, given by Will by John Seaman, in 1749, to the Poor of this parish for ever. OBSERVATION. Seaman's gift is omitted in some of the late Terriers. T. 1806. A small Cottage on the common, inhabited by Rachael Brower. HILLINGTON by LYNN. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Francis Callibut gave by Deed, in the reign of Henry VHI. a moiety of the rent of an Estate at Grimstone, consisting of 31 A. 2R. 32P. of Land, vested in Sir M. B. Folkes, Philip Case, Esq. Anthony Hammond, Esq. and other Feoffees, to discharge this parish of fif- teenths ; and if any overplus, this to be distri- buted amongst the most necessitous Poor. Annual payment from hence to this parish, 71. 16s. ll. 12s. from Land, vested in Sir M. B. Folkes and Sir James Johnston, which has always been applied in aid of the poors' rates, but by whom, or for what purpose given, is not known. HILDOLVESTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. 4A. of Land, purchased with 151. left by John Bullege, in 1586, and 401. by his widow, Beatrice Bullege, in 1621, vested in the Church- NORFOLK CHARITIES. Ill wardens and other inhabitants. Its produce, 41. 19s. Ifd. per annum clear, is applied one half to the Poor, and the other for the repairs of the church, according to the Will of the donors. T. Three small Cottages, or Town-houses, inhabited by the Poor. HINDRINGHAM. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. 251. left by Will by Christopher Ring- land, in 1678, to buy blankets for the Poor ; annual produce 21. 2s. now vested in the Churchwardens. 14A. of Land, purchased with 701. left by the Will of Gregory Smith, to buy bread weekly for the Poor ; clear rent .71. 8s. 3d. vested in Richard England, sen. and jun. and Anthony Etheridge, of Stanhoe. The above 701. and 251. were laid out in the purchase of lands in Great Snoring. 1 3s. 4d. arising from Land left by the Will of Thomas May, in 1670, for 4 poor widows ; and 12s. by the Will of Samuel May, in 1681, for the same number, none of these taking collec- tion. Now vested in the Churchwardens. HINGHAM. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. Francis Seaborn, March 12th, 1655, left by Will Money to be distributed among the Poor ; the annual produce 21. Money, producing 11. a year, vested in the Trustees of Hingham Free School ; left by Will by Robert Baldwin, in 16'77, to be laid out in bread for the Poor yearly. 112 AN ACCOUNT OF In 1705 Christopher Adcock left by Will 2h (paid out of a small Estate at Gurston), for the Poor yearly in bread. Thomas Heyhoe, in 1708, left by Will Land, the produce of which was to be divided in the following manner, viz. to the Minister for preaching a sermon on St. -Thomas's Day, 10s. ; to the Clerk Is. ; and the residue to be given in bread to the Poor on the same day annually. 31. Os. 8d. arising from Land left by the Will of Mr. William Thufrold, in 1724, to be given- in penny loaves upon every Lord's Day, after ser- mon, to such Poor as frequently attend divine service, at the discretion of the Churchwardens ; the same to continue for ever. John Payne gave by Deed, in 1734, Land, now producing 21. 12s. the rent to be given weekly in bread to 12 poor people attending divine service. By an Act of Inclosure (Feb. 17, 1703) the aforesaid lands were increased. T. 1806 states that the allotment under the Inclosure Act now produces 4l. 4s. a year, one half of which belongs to the church, and the other i* distributed among the Poor ; and that there is belonging to this parish an endowment for a free school, which is also mentioned ia other Terriers. IIOCKERING. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. Various Pieces of Land for the use of the Poor, producing 31. 19s. 6d. per annum ; but when given, or by whom, or in vdiom vested, is unknown. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 113 A Rent Charge of ll. left by Mrs. Repps, and another of 9s. given by Mr. Mountain, for the like purpose. T. 1806. The rent of the land is 51. 14s. HOCKHAM GREAT. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. About 2 A. of Land, given for the benefit of the Poor, and let at ll. lOs. per annum ; and about 6 or 7A. supposed to be given for the same purpose, producing 31. a year, which rents are applied towards defraying town charges, and repairs of the church ; but by whom, or when given, is unknown. HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON. (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) i'Tii/.| at., nfiuafT .>q G. A Legacy of ll. 4s. called Blackaby's Dole, payable by Col. Wollaston, at Finborough, out of the great tithes of Stowmarket ; to be laid out in bread for the Poor of this parish. Robert Clough, Esq. in 1733, left 2 A. of Land, which is vested in Robert Gillman, and let at ll. per annum. 1A. of Land, formerly part of the common, producing 10s. annually, vested in the Rev. Edward White. A Rent Charge of 31. 10s. called Fuller's and Chestou's Dole, issuing out of an Estate of Samuel Barnard. 2001. left by the Rev. Mr. Adamson, in 1781, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens for the time being ; the interest to be paid in money yearly to the industrious Poor. 114 AN ACCOUNT OF 9 A. of Land, vested in Robert Grimmer, pur- chased in 1769 with money belonging to the Poor ; the rent 31. 1.9s. 9d. All these gifts to be distributed among such Poor as take no collection. A Rent Charge of 9s. upon the Estate of Mr. Marriott, for the like purpose, but whether by Will or Deed, or when, or by whom given, is uncertain. This dole has been stopt 1 1 years. OBSERVATION. Only R. dough's donation is inserted in the Terrier. HOE. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Christian Gooch, by Deed of Feoff- men t, in 1634, gave Land, in the occupation of Mary Fisher; the rent, 11. 15s. per annum, for poor widows who do not take relief of the parish. T. 1770 mentions one Cottage, with a small yard belonging thereto, abutting upon the South Field South, at the yearly rent of 20s. for the use of the Poor ; perhaps this was dilapidated when the, returns were made. T. 1777 mentions ISA. of arable Land, occu- pied by Thomas Halcot, Esq. rent 121. 10s. as belonging to the parish church of Hoe. Why was not this in the return ? HOLKHAM. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. The Right Honourable Margaret Tufton, Countess Dowager of Leicester, built an Alms- house, in 1755, and endowed it with a Rent Charge of 501. per annum, out of the Holkham NORFOLK CHARITIES. 115 Estate, clear of all deductions; and in 1765 with 341. per annum, out of an Estate in the parish of Weasenham, in this county, for the maintenance of 3 poor men and 5 poor women, to each 4s. per week, a chaldron of coals yearly, and cloathing every two years ; and for the ne- cessary repairs of the alms-house ; which is vested in Sir Edward Astley, Bart. Henry Lee Warner, Esq. and Richard Jackson, Esq. in trust. Total endowment 841. per annum ; de- ductions are, quit-rent ll. 9s. 8d. and land-tax 31. 8s. annually. OBSERVATION. Are not these deductions contrary to the terms of the endowment ? HOLME or RUNCTON HOLME, (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. 3A. of Land, producing 3L per annum^ vested in Philip Bell, Clk. left by Elizabeth Hewitt, in 1705, for poor widows in this parish. 101. left by Thomas Towers, in 1728, vested in the aforesaid P. Bell; producing 10s. per annum for the Poor. 8A. of Land, occupied by John West, jun. of Runcton, at ll. 15s. a year, for the Poor of this parish who do not take collection. By whom this was given is not known. OBSERVATION. It appears strange that 3A. of land should have been let, at the time of the return, at 31. and that 8 A. should at the same time have produced but ll. 15s. See Runctoit South. HOLME HALE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. An Estate in this parish (not known when or by whom given), now vested in Benj. 11$ AN ACCOUNT OF Ibbott, Esq. of Dartmouth-street, London, ancf William Young, present Rector of the parish ; let at 261. 4s. per annum. It appears by Deeds of Feoffment, that it was intended for maintain- ing the Poor, repairing the parish church, a bridge called Erntbrd Bridge, and the way and causeway called Ernford Dam, with other ways adjoining the said town, and for other casual charges on this parish. The rents of this estate are said to have been rarely applied to the relief of the Poor, as they are barely sufficient to de- fray the charges attending the other purposes for which it was given. HOLME NEXT THE SEA. ", " * * - i ' , . S . i i I p ' T f '\ 1 t (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. Land, occupied by several tenants, pro- ducing 41. Os. 9d. annually, which is received by the Churchwardens and Overseers, who pur- chase coals therewith for the Poor ; but it is unknown when, by whom, or for what purpose it was given. HOLT. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 50l. bequeathed by Blanche Schuldham, in 1738, since charged upon Land by her brother and executor, Francis Schuldham, yielding 2k 10s. a year, for new bread in two dozen penny loaves, to be given to the Poor of the parish on Sunday at church, once a fortnight, at the dis- cretion of the Minister and Parish Officers. A Rent Charge of 10s. given by the Will of Stephen Feake, in 1661. Another of ll. from Land, now the property of Samuel Davison ; not known by whom given. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 117 Also ll. from Lands, now William Hardy's, given by Mr. Fitt, for the Poor of this parish. T. 1740 mentions the Free School of Holt, founded by Sir John Gresham, late of London, merchant, about 154.9, and endowed with a dwelling-house and 401. a year stipend to the master, which stipend is a rent charge out of the Manor of Holt Perreers. OBSERVATION. This School ought to have been noticed in the returns. HOLVESTON. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 501. is understood to have been left by the Will of the Lady of Colonel Herbert, for the purpose of binding out apprentices, poor children of the said parish, to such trades as they may chuse, between 30 and 40 years ago, and 101. is said to have been paid and applied for that purpose about 28 years ago, binding out a, daughter of Thomas Bensley to the business of a mantua-maker. OBSERVATION.- This return shows that the above legacy has been lost. HONING. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. A Messuage occupied by 2 poor families, being long since given by John Gibbes, as ap- pears by a Deed of Feoffment, bearing date 16' 19 ; said to be vested in the inhabitants of the parish, the Trustees being all dead. 17 A. SR. 2P. of Land, given by Will by John Baxter, the rent to be applied to repair the pa- rish cliurch and succour the Poor ; now let at 101. 10s. per annum. i 3 118 AN ACCOUNT OF 4A. of Land, let at 21. 10s. per year, given for the same purpose by John Husband. These two last are said to be vested in the inhabitants of the parish also. OB SB R VAT ION. These lands are omitted in the modern Terriers, HONINGHAM. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) T. 1801. A Meadow in this parish, formerly given, as is supposed, for the benefit of the Poor, The rent is yearly appropriated to that use. HORNING. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Daniel Morley, about 1727, left 5s. a year, to be given to poor widows in Horning, since secured on Land, now in the hands of Mr. Johnson, ofTunstead. T. 1706 mentions 231. given for the use of the Poor, in the hands of different persons upon l)ond, which sum is also noticed in Terrier 1729, with 3 small Cottages, inhabited by poor people, and 5 pieces of Land, containing together 5A. the rent received by the Churchwardens, and expended about the charges belonging to their office. In the Terrier of 1777, only 3 pieces of Land, containing 4A. are mentioned, producing 11. 18s. <6d. yearly. OBSERVATION. Why was the above land and money omitted in the return ? It is to be feared that they have been lest. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 119 HORNINGTOFT. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 3s. 4d. per annum, payable from an Estate belonging to Robert Duffield, at Whissonset, left by Nicholas Dunham, in 1591, to be given to the Poor at the parish church of Horningtoft, on Easter Day next after his decease, to continue for the term of 400 years. OBSERVATION. This donation is not mentioned in any Terrier since 1716. f HORSHAM ST. FAITH. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) T. 1740. 2 small Cottages at the East end of the church, inhabited by 3 poor persons. Also 2 others near a place called Lanksmire Pit, on, the North part of the town, inhabited by 4 poor persons. OBSERVATION. It appears by a former Terrier, that these cottages were occupied by the Poor rent free ; they have not been noticed in any Terrier since that of the above date. HORSTEAD. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. About 7A. of copyhold Land, tested in 6 Trustees, and let at 21. per annum, for the use of the Poor, but who gave this donation is unknown. OBSERVATION. Could the above have been a proper rent for the Poor at the time of the return? 150 AN ACCOUNT OF HOVETON ST. JOHN. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Daniel Morley, about 1727, bequeathed 101. since secured upon Land, producing 10s. per annum, which is distributed to the Poor who do not take collection. 5s. a year left by Andrew Topliflfe, in 1707, to be given to the Poor in bread on New Year'fc Day. See Wroxham. HOVETON ST. PETER. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. 1770. 1 A. of Town-land, by estimation, in an enclosure of Henry Negus, Esq. abutting East upon the King's highway leading to Ash- Tnanhaugh Common. HOUGHTON. (SOUTH GREENHOK HUNDRED.) G. 2R. of Land, called Christmas Land, left by Thomas Fenn, in 1709, occupied by John Lilly, who distributes on that account 5s. worth of bread every Christmas Day to the Poor. OBSERVATION. This gift is pot mentioned in any Terrier since 17 \6. HOUGHTON ON THE HILL. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) T. 1723 states 101. belonging to this parish, in the hands of Christopher Sarkey, the interest of which is to be distributed to the Poor by the Minister, &c. OBSERVATION. No notice i taken 9!" the above sum in any Terrier since. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 121 HOWE WITH WEST PORINGLAND. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. The Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth Hastings bequeathed, in 1738, 61. 10s. per annum, to pay a schoolmaster to teach 8 poor children to write and read ; ll. per annum to provide books for the school ; and 21. per annum for bread and wine for the sacrament, and bread for the Poor: also a school-room, being a brick cottage 2 1 feet long and 16 wide. The above legacies are vested in the Rector of Howe for the time being. 8s. left by Ezekiel Skoyles, in 1660; and 8s. by John Skoyles, in 1675, for bread for the Poor of Howe. OBSERVATION. These two last gifts have not been taken noticejrf in the Terriers since 1784. HUNSTANTON. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. 21. 10s. arising from a legacy left in money by Robert Gibson, in 1592, but now secured on land which is vested in Trustees. OBSERVATION. Why was not the application of this money noticed in the returns ? HUNWORTH. (HOLT HUNDRED.) T. 1806. An annual Payment of 31. from an Estate in Stody, now Colonel Harbord's, left by William Symonds, Gent, of Stody, in 1688, to teach poor children of this place to knit, spin, and read. OBSERVATION. A very imperfect account having been given in the return, the above is taken from the Terrier, 12* AN ACCOUNT OF ICKBURGH. (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) G. 27 A. 1R. of Land, vested in George Nelthorpe, Esq. given by Sarah and Mary Dingles (but when or how is unknown) for the working Poor not taking collection ; annual rent 61. 2s. 7^d. which is given to such Poor of this description every Christmas Day morning. OB SEE VAT low. This appears to have been too small a rent for so much land. T. 1716. A Rent Charge of 6s. 8d. for the use of the Poor, secured on 1A. of land of Sir R. Garrard, occupied by John Clark ; but not noticed in any Terrier since. Also in the Terrier that was exhibited in the year 1753, but without a date, 2 8 A. 1R. of Charity Land ; the rent, 11. 10s. duly given to the Poor. Also a House for the Poor to dwell in. OBSERVATION. The return under G. is Igburg, and that under T. is Ickburgh. Now we can only find Ickburgk in the Maps, &c. and therefore we have concluded both places to mean the same. Indeed the 27 A. 1R. under .G. and the 28 A. 1R. under T. seem decisive of this point. INGHAM. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. Land vested in Trustees, producing 11. 16s. 6d. yearly, for the relief of poor persons, given by a person named Durrant. Also 151. in the hands of Daniel Scott; the interest for the like purpose. It is not known by whom this was given. NORFOLK CHARITIES. INGOLDSTHORPE. (SMITH DON HUNDRED.) O. 3 A. of Land, purchased with 151. (the jLegacy of Agnes Biggs, about 1608) vested in the Rector and Churchwardens for the time be- ing, producing 11. annually, which has been generally distributed to the most ancient and needy people in the parish. INGWORTH. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 2 Pieces of Land in Ingworth, estimated at 1R. each, given by Will, by Ellen Gobart, widow, of Melton, in this county, previously to 1,076, for the use of the Poor of this parish. The lands lie among those of Robert Lee Doughty, Esq. and are occupied by his tenant, who pays annually 3s. 4cl at Michaelmas. IRSTEAD. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. 1709. 3 Alms-houses, situated by the church-yard. Also 61. in money, given for the use of the Poor, in the hands of Mr. Leonard Homer, on bond at lOd. per pound interest. OBSERVATION. The above money and alms-houses were noticed in another Terrier, after which the money was dis- continued, and the alms-houses have not been mentioned lately. It is feared these charities are lost. 12* AN ACCOUNT OF ISLINGTON. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) T. 1725 and 1729 mention 5 Alms-houses for the use of the Poor, which houses have not been noticed since. : ITTERINGHAM. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. A small Piece of Land, by whom or how given is not known, occupied by Wm. Bayfield, a poor man, at the rent of 5s. a year, which is tuffered to remain for his use. OBSERVATION. From different Terriers, it appears there are 2 pieces of Land, containing 1A. 2R. in Broom HiH Furlong. Why were not these noticed in the returns ? .9iil-".il'.hr.<- *, ili t .i)\'M KENNINGHALL. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) Lu.Trt* G. Mrs. Dorothy Gawdy, in 1660, be- queathed a Rent Charge of ll. payable out of Lands in Garboldisham, for poor persons in this parish who receive no collection. 41. 14s. a year, arising from Land vested in four Feoffees, for the use of the Poor. Other particulars unknown. KETTLESTONE. (GAL LOW HUKDKLD.) , . . . ,i j w _ G. A Rent Charge of 21. 10s. upon an Estate belonging to Edmund Rolf, Clerk, given by- Will, by Barbara Schuldliam, in 1756, for bread to be distributed among the Poor of this parish. 1 A. 2R. of Land, left by the Rev. John Howes, about 1720, vested in the lle&or and Church- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 125 wardens; rent ll. 11s. 6d. per annum, to be di- vided amongst the Poor at Christmas. Also to be distributed at the same time, 25s. being a Rent Charge upon an Estate belonging to the Re6lor, given by Will, by the Rev. John Bran th way, about 1766. A Cottage, .with a small Piece of Land adjoin- ing, purchased by the parish, about 1736, as a dwelling for a poor person ; vested in the Over- seers, and producing ll. per annum. Likewise another Cottage, left by Francis Schuklham, M. D. 1775, for a poor widow to dwell in ; let at ll. 10s. a year. T. 1806. 201. a year for the Poor of this parish, being the interest of 5001. in the 4 per cent, annuities, given by the Will of William Newman, of London. KIMBERLEY. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. Land, vested in the Parish Officers, sup- posed to have been given for the Poor, but not known by whom ; the rent ll. 6s. is included in the average assessment. OBSERVATION. Is not this putting the charity itg the parish purse ? KIRBY CANE. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. Land, given by Will by Potts, vested in Feoffees. The annual produce 71. 3s. 6d. to be distributed in bread. 4s. paid yearly by the Clergyman to the Poor, given by Deed from Land vested in Feoffees. js6 AN ACCOUNT OF Henry Bonfellow, by Will dated in 1668, left an Estate, the rent thereof, now 171. per annum, to be divided equally between the ad- joining parishes of Kirby Cane and Ellingham, and distributed to the Poor of each, at the dis- cretion of the principal inhabitants; vested in Feoffees. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land, from which the above donations arise, should have been specified in the return. KIRSTEAD. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. In 1630, Thomas Spooner left by Will ll. a year, in trust to the Churchwardens and Overseers, for the poorest people of Kirstead. KNAPTON. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. About 20P. of Land, let to Mr. Chalmer, of Mundesley, at 2s. 6d. a year ; but other par- ticulars respecting it are unknown. T. 1706. 21. given by the Widow Browning, the interest for poor widows. The same is men- tioned in Terrier 1806*, as being in the hands of the Overseers for the time being. LANG HAM. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 251. vested in the Parish Officers, left by Christopher Ringer, late of Field Dalling ; the interest to purchase blankets for poor labourers of this place. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 127 Also a Rent Charge of 10s. yearly for ever, given, before 1709, by William Mann, for poor widows ; which payment is to arise from 5 A. of Land, and in default of payment, the Parish Officers have power to seize the said land. LANGLEY. (LODDON HUNDRED.) T. 1806. 3 separate Acres of Land, all abutting upon land of Sir T. B. Proctor, Bart, but by whom given is not expressed. LARLING. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. About 1A. 2R. of Land, in three Pieces, in Lading field, producing 1 Os. per annum, for the benefit of the Poor. LESSINGHAM. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. -Jonathan Chaloner, Clk. in 1727, be- queathed 41. for the education of poor children, 16s. for distributing bread to poor people, and 31. 10s, for cloathing them at Christmas. These payments are made yearly from an Estate in the possession of Samuel Dyball, late of Alby. In or about 1626, John Ringer left 51. which has since been increased by some unknown means, so as to produce one guinea a year, to be distributed to poor people. 3s. 4d. from Land, vested in Mr. Gaze, of Happisburg, given by Thomas Smith, about 1672 ; and the like sum of 3s. 4d. from Land, I?* AN ACCOUNT OF vested in Mr. Worts, given by Oliver Hartstrohg; both for the use of the Poor. LETHERINGSET. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. ll. payable by General Tryon, given by Richard Fitts, Gent, for non-collectioners ; likewise 6s. 4d. payable out of a Town-house, copyhold of the manor of Thornage, said to be purchased with a donation left to the parish. The old Feoffees are all dead, and no new ones have been appointed. LETTON. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) ! ' * r ' ~ t \ --' i | G. 5s. a year from Land in East Dereham, \*ested in John Barrett, left by Wm. Mountain for the Poor of this parish not receiving constant relief. LEXHAM EAST. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. William Alice, in 1629, bequeathed a Rent Charge of 40s. per annum upon an Estate in Newton next Castleacre, belonging to Wm. Davey, Clk. for the Poor of this place for ever, to be paid them, one half at Christmas, and the other at Whitsuntide. 8s. is yearly deducted from this legacy for taxes. T. 1784- mentions a Tenement, with 2R. of Land appertaining thereto ; part thereof is let at 40s. a year, which the Overseer receives and accounts for, and the other part is inhabited by a poor family. OBSERVATION. Wby was not this charity mentioned iu th return ? NORFOLK CHARITIES. 129 LEXHAM WEST. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. The before-named William Allee left for the Poor of West Lexham the like sum of 40s. per annum, payable out of an Estate belonging to William Davey, in East Lexham, from which legacy 8s. is likewise deducted for taxes. LIMPENHOE. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G. 1R. 20P. of Land, let to Elizabeth Maddison, at 5s. per annum, for the use of the Poor ; but not known by whom given. LITCHAM. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. John Halcot, in 1679, gave by Will an Alms-house, copyhold, for 2 poor ancient men to dwell in, and endowed it with 101. per annum, to be paid quarterly between them. The annuity is charged upon an Estate now belonging to Berney Brograve, of Beeston. 8s. is annually deducted for repairs. Matthew Halcot likewise gave by Will, in 1673, a Rent Charge of 11. 15s. from an Estate belonging to Miss Ann Glover, at Litcham, for 8 penny loaves to be given to the Poor at church every Sunday for ever. William Allee, in 1629, bequeathed 40s. per annum for the Poor, to be given, half at Christ- mas and half at Whitsuntide ; - charged upon an Estate at Newton next Castleacre, belonging to K 1.10 AN ACCOUNT OF William Davey, Clk. 8s. is deducted from this bequest for taxes. An Estate at Litcham, belonging to Sir J. Wodehouse, Bart, is charged with a payment of 3l. per annum % for ever, for the relief of the Poor, given by Will, by Lady Wodehouse, about 1634. Martha Glover, by Deed, in 1741, gave 40s. per annum for the relief of the Poor, forever, to be paid upon the Feast of St. John the Evange- list, charged upon an Estate at Litcham, be- longing to Miss Ann Glover. All the above payments are supposed to be vested in the Mi- nister and Churchwardens of the parish f'n* the time being. 6 A. 2R. of Land, vested in Trustees, let at 71. 4s. per annum, which sum is paid to the Poor every Christmas, except 2s. 8d. for quit rent, (1A. being copyhold.) OBSERVATION. The returns state that it is not known from whom this land came; but by the Terrier 1806, it ap- pears that it was an allotment under an Inclosure Act, and coniains <>A. 2R. 32P. LODDON. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Land and Houses, supposed to have been purchased by the inhabitants of this place, they having been immemorially vested in Trustees, of whom the surviving ones are Thomas Cowper, Esq. of North Walsham, and Joshua Mills Nel- son, M. D. of the Island of Granada, in the West Indies, let at 531. 5s. per annum, subject to quit rent and repairs. The neat produce has been immemorially laid out by the Churchwardens in repairs of the church, and other parochial burthens. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 181 j* LOPHAM NORTH. (GUILTCIIOSS HUNDRED.) G. 121. 2s. annually, from Land, given by Deed, by Robert Bringloe, in 1687, for repairs of the church. 61. yearly, from Land, left by Mary Williamson, in 1698, for binding out poor children appren- tices, or cloathiug the Poor. ll. per annum, left by Robert Seaman, in to be given to 20 poor persons,. This is not mentioned in any of the Terriers. T. 1806 says that Mrs. Williamson's legacy now lets for 141. 10s. a year. LOPHAM SOUTH. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) G. John Barker, in I486, gave by Will, for the church and use of the Poor of this parish, a quantity of Land, vested in Feoffees ; gross rent 531. per annum. The Lord of the Manor, in the 27th year of Henry the 8th, gave by Deed, for the use of the poor inhabitants, some Land, vested as aforesaid, producing 51. yearly. Land, let at 131. a year, given by Deed, by John Jessup, in 1672, for the church and use of the Poor in this place. OBSERVATION. The return, it appears, furnishes no account of the quantity of land contained in the above gifts ; but from a Terrier of 1806 it appears that it was then let at 951. per annum; by which Terrier we find there were also 3 Poors' Cottages belonging to this place. K 13* AN ACCOUNT OF M LUDHAM. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) O.5A. 3R. of Land, given by Francis Had- clou and Philip Haddon, rn 1 630, by Will, "and by Francis Jordan, Thomas Littlewood, and Robert Gosling, in I6\5i!, by Deed ; vested in William Johnson, John Page, James Garrett, Robert Pettingatt, and Mrs. Loads ; let at 21. 15s. a year, for the benefit of the Poor, and the repairing of the church. T. 1806' sets forth that the aforesaid lands were exchanged under the In closure Act, and that the quantity now belonging to this parish is 8A. OR. 3P. in the occupation of Wm. Bell LYNG. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. About lA. 2R. of Land, vested in John distance, Esq. left by Solomon Leech, in 16]6\ rent 3l. 3s. 4d. clear, for a penny in bread and a penny in money, to be given to 6 poor persons every Sunday ; also 10s. a year for ever to the preacher, for a sermon on the Sunday after All Saints; and Is. 4d. for the reparation of the bell-ropes. OBSERVATIOX. A Terrier mentions 2 Cottages for t poor families. LYNN or KING'S LYNN. (tREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Loneyson, in lb'03, bequeathed Land, which is vested in the Mayor and Bur- gesses of King's Lynn, producing 101. yearly, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 133 towards the support of the Poor of St. Margaret's. A House, given by Deed, hy William Cleave, in 1616, vested in the Minister and Churchwar- dens; rent 41. 4s. per annum, to he distributed by them among the Poor of the aforesaid parish. In 1689, the Mayor and Burgesses of Lynn granted a duty of 4d. per chaldron on all coals imported into the port of Lynn, by owners of ships, or part of ships, not paying to the poor's rates, towards the maintenance of the Poor in St. James's workhouse, and which is vested m the Governor and Guardians thereof. The average amount of the last three years was 2141. 8s. 3d. 61. payable annually out of Grey Friars, given by the Mayor and Burgesses, in 1705, towards the support of the aforesaid workhouse. Likewise, for the same purpos.e, the annual sum of 101. being a gift, during pleasure, of the High Steward of the town. This commenced in 1724. John Kidd, Esq. in 1715, bequeathed 361. vested in the Mayor and Burgesses aforesaid, the interest 36s. to provide 6s. worth of bread, in twopenny loaves, to 36 poor people, the six Sundays in Lent. The principal vested in the Mayor and Burgesses. 1001. vested as the last, a Legacy by Peter Ward, in 1720 ; .50s. of the interest to be given in bread to the Poor, viz. 25 twopenny loaves the first Sunday in every calendar month ; and 50s. for teaching two poor boys writing and arithmetic. 134 AN ACCOUNT OF LYNN WEST. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 4A. of Land at Islington, vested in the Minister and Parish Officers, for the benefit of the Poor of this place, left for that purpose by John Swaine, in 1678- The rent, ll. 14s. per annum, is distributed regularly according to the Will. T. 1729 mentions a Legacy of 51. 5s. for the use of the Poor, left by the late Henry Whall, Deacon, and then in the hands of the Rector of the same name. This is also noticed in T- 1735, and in several succeeding Terriers. LYNN ST. NICHOLAS, G. A Legacy of 1501. vested in the "Mayor and Burgesses of King's Lynn, left by Sarah Dexter, in 1753, the interest to be paid to the poor men in the Hospital, called the Framing House Hospital, and to the poor women in St. James's Hospital, in King's Lynn. Also a Legacy of 361. vested as before, left by James Stapleton, in 1778, the interest to be /distributed to the Poor by the Chapelwardens. LYNN SOUTH ALL SAINTS. G. In 1605, Thomas Vallenger, of Lynn, gave 4 Tenements, called Frinkles Row Alms- houses, for as many poor people to live in ; and by his Will, in 1610, he left 201. to be secured on a Freehold, and the incoma therefrom to be applied, one-half for the repairjbg of said Alms- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 135 houses, and the other half to provide coals for the inhabitants of them. This Legacy was put out to interest till 1641, by which time it had accumulated to 551. 5s. This latter sum pur- chased 5A. of Land, in Wiggenhall St. Ger- mains, the rent whereof, nearly 41. 10s. per annum, is applied as dbove directed. LAKENHAM. T. Three chaldron of Coals yearly, to the Poor of this place for ever, secured upon Burnt Yard and Burnt Yard Meadow, containing about 4 A. of Land, given by Will, by John Norman, in I&57. The said Terrier also mentions 6s. 8d. for bread, to be given to the Poor at Christmas. MILEHAM. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. The Rev. Charles Ward, in 1743, be- queathed 2001. which is vested in Charles Barn- well, Esq. and produces 81. per annum. Apart of this sum was to be laid out in 6 blue coats or gowns, for 6 poor persons who belong to the parish, and have never received alms thereof; 40s. of the same to be given to the master of Mileham School, for teaching 2 poor children, and the overplus to be divided amongst the greatest objects of charity. The sum of 3s. 4d. payable yearly by John Davey to the Poor; given by the Will of Richard Thurrold, in 1628. T. 1806 mentions 5 Pieces of Land, contain- ing together 4A. OR. IP. on one of which pieces, containing lA. a Free School-house stands; 136 AN ACCOUNT OF also 2 Cottages and 1R. of Land ; likewise a Legacy of 1001. given by the Will of Mary Barnwell, dated 1780, the interest of which was to be applied annually for the use of the Poor. MARSHAM. (SOUTH ERPINGH\M HUNDRED.) G. John Swan, by Will, in 1692, gave 0s. annually, from his Lands in Marsham, called Feverel's. Also Elizabeth Swan, by Will, in 1693, gave 15s. a year, from Land, called Wanley's. Both these gifts to be distributed where the Churchwardens shall judge most need to be. A Piece of Land, called the Town Meadow, containing 4A. let for 21. per annum, which is received by the Churchwardens, and distributed by them in bread and money to the Poor ; but by whom, or when left, is not known. Thomas Bulwer, Gent, in 1694-, bequeathed 1001. to be laid out in Land, and the rent thereof to be applied as follows : among those poor per- sons who receive the sacrament, whenever it is publicly celebrated at Marsham church, 10s. each time ; the remainder to poor widows and impotent persons, at the discretion of the Trus- tees. This said money was accordingly laid out, in 1/08, in Land, vested in the Rev. John Green, Rector, John Newham, and others, and let at 51. a year. 9s. 8^d. is deducted for land-tax and quit-rent. It is worthy of remark, that the Trustees are directed to deduct 10s. per annum for their trouble, but that they have renounced this gift, and have left the clear produce for the intended charitable purpose. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 137 T. 1806*. 3A. OR. 20P. of Land, allotted by the Commissioners for an inclosure, occupied by John Kiddle, at 11. Is. per annum. MARTHAM. (WEST FLEGG HUNDRED.) 01 G. Charles Amys,of Rollesby ; Robert Amys, of Repps ; and Robert Rust, of Norwich ; about 1622, gave, by Will, various sums of money, amounting together to 1121. vested in the Mi- nister of the parish for the time being, to teach 6 poor children to read and write. 51. left for the like purpose by Robert Bower, of this place, in 1682 ; vested as aforesaid. An annual Payment of 13s. 4d. out of a Farm owned by the Widow Kersey, of Great Yar- mouth; one-half thereof for the Minister, for preaching a sermon on New Year's Day ; the other half for the Poor. The name of the donor is not known. MASSINGHAM GREAT. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Pierce, formerly Master of Cains College, Cambridge, gave ll. 10s. per annum, payable by the Master and Fellows of the afore- said College, from which 8s. 4d. is deducted for taxes. 131. 13s. 4d. (given by one Wright, formerly an inhabitant of this parish) now in the hands of Thomas Carr, merchant, of Lynn, at 13s. 6d. per annum interest. A small Piece of Land, given by Dr. Berridge, formerly Rector of this parish, occupied by Robert Bly the, at 10s. a year. All the above 13S AN ACCOUNT OF charities are for the use of the Poor, and given away yearly. An Endowment of 201. per annum for a Fre School. Likewise 26s. yearly, for 6 white penny loaves, to be given to so many poor widows every Sun- day, and 3s. 4d. yearly, for repairing the Town- Well, given by Charles Calthorpe, Gent, and charged upon an Estate now owned by T. W. Coke, Esq. and occupied by Robert Blythe. OBSERVATION. The time when any of these donations were given is not mentioned in the returns, but from a Terrier of 17l6*, it appears they were all given previous to that time. The said Terrier also mentions 7 A. 1R. of Town- land, of which we see that no account has been given in the returns. Charles Calthorpe was the person who endowed the above School. MATTISHALL. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Harleston, by Will, in 1558, and other persons unknown, gave to this parish 3 Houses, and about 20A. of Land, now vested in 1 1 Trustees. Th'e purpose for which these were given is not known ; but it was ordered June the 28th, 1728, by Commissioners ap- pointed by the Court of Chancery, that the rents thereof, after paying thereout ll. 8s. 4d. to the parish of Mattishall Bergh, should be dis- posed of in the repairs of the premises, and other disbursements incident thereto, m the cloathing of poor people who are not burthensome to the parish, and for the relief of the Poor in general, in such manner as the inhabitants shall direct at their Easter Meeting. The said Estate produces an annual rent of 161. l6*s. 6d. exclusive of the above payment to the parish of Bergh, and of NORFOLK CHARITIES. 139 101. to the Corporation, established for the relief and employment of the Poor in the Hundreds of Mitford and Launditch. 21. Is. being a Rent Charge upon 7 A. of Land, now in the possession of George Schutz, Esq. vested in the Master and Fellows of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, given by Deed, by Robert Harleston, in 1.570, 35s. whereof for the Poor in general, and the remainder to the Vicar, Curate, or Parish Clerk, if any of them keep a school there ; but no school having been kept for many years, the whole is applied to the use of the Poor. An annual Payment of 17s. out of an Estate in East Dereham, in the possession of John Barrett, given by one Mr. Mountain, to be dis- tributed among the blind and lame inhabitants of this parish, at the discretion of the Minister and Churchwardens. In 1689, Mary Thornton bequeathed a House, with about 6* A. of Land, which is vested in 1 1 Trustees, and let for 91. a year. After paying for the necessary repairs of the buildings, the overplus is to be equally divided among the Poor of this parish and that of Bergh, every Christmas Day. T. 1716 mentions 30s. given by Matthew Parker, formerly Archbishop of Canterbury, to be distributed among 30 of the poorest people every Tuesday in Rogation Week, so long as the world endures. OBSERVATION. This donation is not mentioned in any Terrier since, nor, as we see, in the returns. Those of Mountain and Thornton have not been noticed in any lately ; and that of Robert Harleston is not in ANY of the Terrier* at all. HO AN ACCOUNT OF MATTISHALLBERGH. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. ll. 8s. 4d. given by Robert Harleston ; 6s. by Mr. Mountain; and 10s. by Mr. Barn- ham ; for the Poor of this place annually, arising from Land ; but no other particulars relating thereto are known. Likewise a bequest of Mary Thornton, for which see Mattishall. MELTON GREAT. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. ll. 1/s. 6d. from Land, vested in Robert Farrow, to provide 15 yards of cloth, at 2s. 6d. per yard, to be given to the most aged poor in- habitants of the town ; left by Richard Snelling, in 1664-. T. 1709 mentions 3 small Tenements for the use of the Poor. MELTON PARVA. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. pA. 3R. of Land, ' adjudged by a Decree in Chancery, in the 16th of King James the 1st, for the use and benefit of the Poor ; now vested in Thomas Weldon, Esq. of Portsmouth ; Press distance, of Lyng, in Norfolk ; and other Trustees ; producing 31. 18s. per annum, which is distributed the Sunday following St. Luke. Ql. per annum from Land, vested in Sir Roger Kenison, of Norwich ; and Mr. Friat, of Brooke, in Norfolk ; left by Sarah Johnson, in 1741, for the two most ancient widows in the parish. OBSERVATION*. This 'last donation is not noticed in the Terriers. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 141 MELTON CONSTABLE. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 51. vested in the Churchwardens, the interest, 5s. for the relief of poor widows ; but when, or by whom given, is unknown. MERTON. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. 19A. 2R. of Land, let to the late Thos. De Grey, for a term of years, for 5l. 2s. 3d. a year, vested in the Churchwardens and Over- seers ; but when, or by whom given, is un- known. The rent arising therefrom is applied for the benefit of the Poor not taking collection, and for the reparation of the church. 1A. 2R. of Land, purchased by the Parish Officers, in 1693, with 101. left in 1661, by Sir William De Grey, and Ann his wife, producing annually 11. vested in the Churchwardens, and given to the industrious Poor twice a year, in bread and plumbs. OBSERVATION. No notice is taken in the Terriers of Sir William and Ann De Grey's donation. It is to be hoped, that the 19 A. 2R. will be tet to the most advantage for the Poor, when the lease expires, both in point of rent, as wel! as the duration of the term. METHWOLD. (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) G. In 1660, Thomas Batchcroft, D. D. left, by Will, money which purchased Land in Foul- den, now producing 31. 14s. per annum. The Churchwardens, as appears by an inden- ture, dated in 1/14, purchased with money H2 AN ACCOUNT OF left, , but by whom is unknown, Land in this parish producing ll. per year. Jeflfery Towler, of Methwold, in 1715, left, by Will, Land producing annually ll. 10s. In 1736, Land was purchased with money supposed to be left by Will, but when, or by whom, is unknown ; the annual produce 81. vested in 5 Trustees, of whom only one, Thos. Young, sen. now remains. These donations, except the last, are all vested in the Minister and Churchwardens, and distributed, as intend- ed, among the industrious Poor, on the Satur- day before Whitsunday, and on the 21st of December in every year. OBSERVATION. The following is a quotation from the returns. " The Ministers and Churchwardens do hereby declare that these last parcels of land, containing 3)A. 2R. are embezzled by the only remaining acting Feoflee, Thomas Young, sen. and Jeffery Miller, the present tenant, at the rent of 81. per annum, when Mr. Joseph Rolfe, jun. a sub- stantial Farmer in the same parish, is willing to take the said lands for a term of years, at the rent of 131. 10s. a year, clear from all deductions. The lease, or agreement for the embezzlement of this land, between Thomas Young, sen. the Feoffee, and Jeffery Miller,, the present tenant, was secretly drawn up by Mr. John Manby, of this parish." T. 1709. Also 3 small Cottages, occupied by 4 poor persons, with 1A. 2 II. of Land be- lonefinp; thereto, lvino'*in a furloner, called O c^ 7 *- O O * Mountford Way Shift. The same Terrier men- tions 1001. as a parish stock. MIDDLETON. (FREEBRIDGE LYNX HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Hopes, in 1616, left by Will the annual sum of 6's. (issuing out of tythes called Motley Tythes) vested in the Rector of North Ruucton 5 to be distributed among 12 of NORFOLK CHARITIES. 143 the poorest widows and householders, upon Palm Sunday. OBSERVATION. The Terrier of 1729 notices a Town- house belonging to this parish, divided into 4> tenements; but it is not mentioned in any of a later date. The donation of 6s. given by Mr. Hopes, has not been mentioned in many subsequent Terriers. MORLEY ST. BOTOLPH. (FOEEHOE HUNDRED.) G. 51. per annum, secured upon an Estate in the possession of Thomas Arigson, bequeathed by Elizabeth the wife of John Brown, of Colton, in 1732, to be applied as follows, viz. 31. yearly for teaching 6 poor children of this pa- rish to read, and 21. more yearly towards buying books and cloaths for the said children. William Jackson, by Will, in 1762, gave the annual sum of 11. for bread, to be distributed amongst the Poor of this parish ; which is paid by Nicholas Jackson, the executor. MORLEY ST. PETER. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. Elizabeth Brown bequeathed 31. annually, which is secured upon Land, for the same pur- pose as her donation of the same sum to the last parish. MORSTON. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 261. vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, supposed to have been left by Rich. Kinger, but when is not known. The interest is applied to purchase blankets and eoals for tiie Poor. 144 AN ACCOUNT OF John Ringer, in 1608, by Deed, gave an Annuity of ll. from 6 A. of Land, vested in the Overseers. The purpose for which it was given is not mentioned, but it is employed as the former legacy. T. 1806 mentions 2 small Cottagts near the church, belonging to the parishioners, and used for the Poor, MORTON. (EYN 7 SFORD HUNDRED.) G. 4A. of Land, vested in the Churchwar- dens, the rent, 21. 10s. for the use of the Poor and repairs of the church ; unknown when or by whom given. T. 1806 states the yearly rent as then 41. MOULTON. (WALSHAM HUNDRED.) G. Land, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, producing 41. 4s. per annum ; but when, by whom, or for what purpose given, is unknown. 201. vested as aforesaid, being a Legacy left by Samuel Hammond, in 1731 ; the interest to be laid out in bread, and given to the Poor yearly. OBSERVATION. Why was the quantity of land omitted in this return ? MOURNINGTHORPE. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. 2 Houses and 14A. of Land, vested in Feoffees, which produce 121. 4s. 4'd. per annum. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 143 How the parish became possessed thereof is not known, but the rent, after deducting taxes and repairs, has been expended in repairs of the church, and the overplus applied to the benefit of the Poor. From a Terrier, cited in the returns, it appears that Elizabeth Carney s, of London, bequeathed 20\. for binding out poor children to trades, which sum was received by the Churchwardens in 1720, and placed in the hands of John House, Gent, at interest, to be applied for the intended and other charitable purposes. OBSERVATION. T. 1725 mentions but 151. as then left out of the 201. and no notice is taken of this legacy in any Terrier since. No one, at the time of the returns, had any knowledge of the distribution of it. MULBARTON. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. Sir Edwin Rich, late Lord of the Manor, previously to 1677, gave, by Will, 1001. for the use and benefit of the Poor. With 901. a part thereof, 11 A. of Land were purchased, and vested in 8 Feoffees, yielding a rent of 41. 10s. per annum ; the present Trustees are John Turner, sen. and jun. and James Turner ; the remaining 101. in the hands of James Turner, at .5 per cent, interest. In 1783, some timber was sold from the above land, for 221. 10s. which was placed with the said James Turner, at 4 per cent, interest. T. The Terrier of 1706, and former ones, say there are 4 Cottages near the church, in- habited by 4 poor persons. 146 AN ACCOUNT OF MUNDESLEY. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) In the last Terrier is mentioned lA. of Land, called Sermon Acre, in an in closure belonging to Joshua Bacon, the produce of which, 10s. 6d. used to be given yearly to the Poor in bread, but this gift has been stopped for many years. MUNDHAM. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. ll. payable out of the Manor Lands and Tenements, late Thomas Spooner's, of this place, given by his Will, in 1630, for the Poor, with a power of entry given to the Churchwardens and Overseers, if the same be not duly paid. 10s. charged upon a Piece of Land in Dale Field, but it is uncertain who gave it. These two sums are distributed at Easter, by the Church- wardens and Overseers, amongst poor labourers. This method of bestowing it is believed to be agreeably to the directions of the donors. NARBOROUGH. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. William Knyvill, in 1577, left 261. ; William Harvey, in 1628, 51. ; William Flower- dew, in 1637, 51. ; Catharine Spellman, in 1663, 101. ; Francis Soane, in 1676, 51. ; Clement Tustin, in 1690, 51. ; Mundeford Spellman, Esq. in 1723, 201. ; Benjamin Ingram, Clk. in 1735, 101. ; likewise some person unknown made a gift of 5l. ; and another unknown gave lA. of Land, all for the benefit of the Poor; NORFOLK CHARITIES. 147 Ivhich said Legacies, amounting to 911. and the Acre of Land, were by an agreement made be- tween the Minister, Churchwardens, and prin- cipal inhabitants, and John Spellman, Esq. in. 1761, given to the said John Spellman in ex- change for a certain piece of land, on which stood a rfew building, containing 4 tenements, with a corn-chamber over the same, now let at 9l. 7s. per annum. This rent is applied accord- ing to the intentions of the donors. NEATISHEAD. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. lA. of Land, and 191. in the hands of Mr. Skipp, producing together 11. 19s. per annum, which is distributed by the Church- wardens, on Trinity Sunday, among the Poor who receive no collection ; not known by whom given. Land occupied by Thomas Riches, at 20s. yearly rent, given by Deed, by John Riches, in 1776, for the use of the Poor. 2R. of Land, vested in two Feoffees, long since given for the Poor to land flags upon. NECTON. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Edward Rust, .in 1684, gave by Deed 20s. per annum, to be distributed among 20 poor persons, on Good Friday, from Land, vested in William Mason and others, Feoffees. Elizabeth Tinkler gave, about 40 years ago, (believed by Will) the sum of 101. the interest to be paid to poor widows, on the 25th of De- cember, for ever. L 2 U8 AN ACCOUNT OF Various persons gave also, for the use of the Poor, 401. now vested in the Town Estates, which are principally in Great Fransham, and partly in this place ; but how the parish became possessed of them is not known, nor the time when, but.it was previously to the 2d year of Edward the 4th, as may be seen by a Deed of Feoffment now remaining. By the Church- wardens' books it appears that the rent has been constantly applied to the repairs and ornaments of the church, repairs of the drains and fences of the common, and of all public gates, and for the gifts to the Poor for which the above 401. was expressly intended ; and the surplus for the oc- casional relief of the Poor. These estates are all vested in William Mason and others, Feoffees, and produced (according to Terrier 1806) 861, yearly. NEEDHAM. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. A Messuage and lA. 2R. of Land, under the care of Trustees, given by Will, by John Dawson, in the 21st of Queen Elizabeth ; the rent to be disposed of among 8 or 10 of the dis- creetest poor inhabitants. In 1786, the rent was 31. 5s. but it has been increased since. John Gawing, in 1547, by Will, gave 6s. 8d. per annum, to be paid out of his Estate ; now the property of Mr. Crespigny. Cook Freston, Esq. in 1 761, > gave, by Will, an annual Payment of 10s. out of his Estate : both these for the Poor of this place. OBSERVATION. -Ancient Terriers also mention 4 small Cottages near the church, occupied by four poor families. NORFOLK CHARITIES. Up NEWTON BY CASTLEACRE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) T. 1723 states, that, in 1629, William Lee bequeathed 20s. payable every Christmas, out of an Estate in East Lexham, for the Poor of Newton. T. By Terrier 1806, only 18s. a year is paid. NEWTON FLOTMAN. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) O. John Pye, of Swainsthorpe, by Will, dated in 1697, gave a Rent Charge of 41. a year upon an Estate at this place, now belonging to Snowden White, physician, which is paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers, and by them given to the willows and industrious persons who belong to the parish, and do not receive collection, v NORTHWOLD, (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) G. 40A. of Land, given in 1479, by Will, by Richard Powell, Vicar of Foulden ; the rent to be applied for the repairing of the church of Northwold, for paying fifteenths to the King, and especially for the relief of the Poor ; vested in William Hinton, D. D. Richard Whish, Clk. and 13 other substantial inhabitants of this place, producing 111. 17s. 7^d. per annum. OBSERVATION. A small rent for 40 Acres of land, e\ f en at the time of this return. John Peyrs gave, by Will, in 1501, a quantity of Land, the rent thereof to be employed in r- / L 3 150 AN ACCOUNT OF pairing the church and highways, and other good deeds of charity. This said land is vested as the before mentioned gift of Richard Powell's, and the annual income therefrom is 1 81. 2s. 4^id. Edward Atmeare, in 157.9, bequeathed 601. to be expended in Lands, the rent whereof to be received by the Churchwardens of this parish once in 5 years, to purchase black or grey freeze for cloathing the poor inhabitants : Land was accordingly purchased at Old Buckenham, the yearly rent of which is now 81. 15s. 6d. clear, believed to be vested in Anthony Horrex, Gent, and others. No Trustees alive in Northwold. - A Close, called Novels, containing 3A. given by Deed, by Henry Partridge, Esq. in 1703, the rent of which is now 31. to be given to the Poor in bread, in February, yearly. He also gave to this parish Fox's Book of Martyrs, a small water engine, and 5 dozen of buckets. Mrs. Bridget Holder, in 1 736, gave by Deed 4A. 3R. of Land, in Wretton ; 41. out of the rent to be expended in teaching 8 poor children of this place to read the Bible, and the overplus to be employed in purchasing Bibles and Testa- ments, to be given to such of the children, on leaving school, as the Trustees shall think de- serving of them; present rent 61. 16s. 6d. These two last gifts vested in Henry Partridge, Esq. and others. 501. bequeathed by Richard Oram, Rector, in 1774-, the interest to be given in bread to the Poor, at the discretion of the Minister and Churchwardens for the time being, in whom the legacy is vested. John Carter, Gent, by Will, in 1782, gave 2001. stock, in the 3 per cents, for the dividend, (61.) to be paid to a schoolmistress, for teaching NORFOLK CHARITIES. 151 at least 8 poor children to read, knit, and sew ; the said stock is transferred to the names of Win. Hinton, D. D. John Carter, John Beales, and Francis King. The Rector of this parish pays 40s. on St. Andrew's Day, annually, to the Churchwardens, who distribute it among the Poor : this payment is called Hill Pits Dole, but the origin thereof is unknown. OBSERVATION. The above sum is paid by the Rector in consideration of a Piece of Land, estimated at 6 A. held by him. By Terrier, 1740, the very same sum was paid on the like account ; but as the land is now worth considerably more, ought not the gift to the Poor to be increased ? or is this charity only a Rent Charge upon this land ? A board, fixed in the church of this place, contains most of the above gifts, with the follow- ing, which are not inserted in the returns : Richard Constable, by Will, dated Novem- ber 20th, 1482, gave a Close in Wretton, con- taining by estimation 4A. the profits of which are to be applied, for ever, in repairing a cause- way leading from Whittington to Stoke Ferry. Robert Blake, Rector of Oxburgh, gave, in 1503, all his lands in Northwold, to repair the church here for ever. T. 1740, mentions a neat strong Alms-house, lately built by Mr. Gordon, for the reception of 3 poor families. This is also mentioned in Ter- rier 1 806, and that it is repaired at the expence of the parish. OBSERVATION. The Terrier for 1709 states there are belonging to this parish 2 Parcels of Land, each containing 49A. 1R. but it does not appear by whom they were given : Where are these parcels now ? If these are to he considered as the two first gifts in the return, how is it that Powell's is reduced to 40 Acres ? L4 152 AN ACCOUNT OF NORTON SUBCORSK. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. 4 Pieces of Land, containing together I A. 2R. 8P. let at 21. 9s. 6d. a year, for chari- table uses; and several Pieces (quantity un- known) lying intermixed with lands of William Windham, Esq. producing ll. 13s. 4d. per annum, always applied for the repairs of the church, but nothing more is known relating to them. OBSERVATION. The total rent, in 1806', was 51. 10s. NORTH REPPS. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 21. Is. from Land, vested in the Church- wardens, not known when or by whom given ; the rent has been applied for ornamenting the church for 100 years past. T. Also a Cottage or Town-house, situated next the church-yard. The Terriers affording more light upon the subject than the Returns, the following account of the Charities belonging to the different parishes and hamlets ofNorzcich is taken from the former, as found in the Bishop's Office. NORWICH. (ST. ANDREW.) T. 1806. An Estate inSt. George of Colegate, formerly of Roger Mundus, left as a gift to St. Andrew's parish, and now or lately rented by John Holmes, at 121. per annum. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 153 A Gift from Suckling Jay, Esq. being an an- nual Payment, issuing out of an Estate at Elden, in Suffolk, of 81. per annum. A Gift of Newell Sotherton, Esq. formerly a Baron of the Exchequer, of 21. per annum. Both these are payable by the Corporation of Norwich, and are received by the Churchwardens, and by them applied and distributed in bread, coals, &c. amongst the poor parishioners, pursuant to the intention of the donors. The Interest of 10001. left by Will, by Benj. Trappett, dated in 1765, in the following man- ner, viz. 201. per annum for a Thursday's Lec- ture in this parish; 12s. 6d. to the Clerk, and 7s. 6d. to the Sexton yearly, for cleaning the tomb of the said Benjamin Trappett, and after payment of all repairs, and even of rebuilding the said tomb if necessary, the remaining part of the said interest to be yearly distributed in. coals to the Poor of the said parish, by the Mi- nister and Churchwardens of the parish of St, Andrew, in Norwich, for ever. NORWICH. (ST. AUGUSTINE.) T. 1806. 1001. given by Edward King, Esq. to the Poor of this parish, for binding one poor boy or girl every year. The principal is vested in the 3 per cent, consol annuities ; Treasurer, John Barnard ; Trustees, Thomas Bland, John Barnard, Charles Tuthill, and Edmund Reeve. In the Will of Sir John Suckling, Knt. dated in 1626, is the following clause, viz. " And unto the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of St. Augustine's, to be by them distributed on everj Friday next after the Feast of St. Simon AN ACCOUNT OF and Jucle, to and amongst the poorer sort of people of the same parish, the sum of 40s. paid by the Alderman of the Ward. " Barnard Church, citizen and Alderman of Norwich, in his Will, dated in 1685, says, " that other 20s. be given to the poor people of St. Austin, in Norwich." This is paid by the Chamberlain of the said city. NORWICH. (ST. BENEDICT.) T. 1806. Certain Houses in the parish of St. John Sepulchre, given in 1701, by Michael Smith, for the maintenance of one boy in the hospital called the Boys' Hospital, in this city. George Lay is now placed therein. The afore- said houses were lately in the occupation of John Chambers, Esq. deceased, formerly Recorder of this city, and now of Robert Plumptre, "who married his wife. 31. annually, issuing out of Houses situate in St. Laurence, in this city, given by the Will of Edward Hay ward, in 1660, to be distributed among the Poor ; which houses are now in the occupation of T. G. Ewen. Part of certain Rents, issuing out of an Estate in the parish of St. Paul, in this city, given by the Will of Benjamin Penning, formerly of this city, dated in 1696. The said portion of rents to this parish is from 10s. to 18s. a year, and paid to the Churchwardens, and given to the Poor. The said Benjamin Penning also, by his Will, bequeathed oOOl. to 7 Trustees therein named, to be by them and their successors, for the time being, lent out and advanced, by por- tions of 251. each, to 20 young tradesmen, inha- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 155 bitants, for the time being, of the several parishes of St. Clement, St. George of Colegate, St. Benedict, St. Paul, St. James, and the hamlet of Pockthorpe, in the city of Norwich, for the space of 7 years, without interest, and after that period to call in and put out the said monies, from time to time, to other persons, inhabitants as aforesaid, upon bond, with two or more good and sufficient sureties. The present Trustees now surviving are, William Taylor, of Surrey- street; James Alderson, of Norwich, M. D. ; and John Gurney, Esq. of Earlham, near Norwich. Thomas Seaman, by his Will, dated in 1700, bequeathed 101. annually, to be issued out of certain Lands in Earlham aforesaid, and to be paid to the Churchwardens, &c. of the parishes /of Heigham, St. Benedict, St. Swithin, and St. Margaret, in Norwich, or any two of the said parishes for the time being, for binding and put- ting out apprentices, every year for ever, 2 poor boys, whose parents shall be resident in any two of the said parishes. He gave also, by his said Will, 51. annually, issuing out of certain Lands in Heigham, which he directed to be paid to the Churchwardens, &c. of the Poor of the said parishes of Heigham, St. Benedict, St. Swithin, and St. Margaret, or any two of the said pa- rishes, for the time being, for the purpose of binding out apprentices, every year for ever, 2 poor girls belonging to any two of the said parishes. NORWICH. (ST. CLEMENT.) T. 1794-, which is the last, mentions 1001. left by Mr. John Harvey, late of London, merchant. An Estate in Heigham is tied for this interest of 156 AN ACCOUNT OF 41. and enrolled in Chancery. Also 1001. left by Mr. Samuel Hipkin, the interest for the use of the Poor of St. Clement's, for ever. Also 381. in the hands of Robert Harvey, Esq. the interest of which is paid for the use of the Poor of the said parish ; the 381. is thus made out in the Terrier for 1777: by Alderman Faucett 51.; by Mr. Thomas Allen 81. ; by Mr. Thomas Everard 121. ; and by Anonymous 131. NORWICH. (ST. EDSIUND.) T. 1806 mentions 2101. in the 3 per cent, consols, by Benjamin Trappet, to be laid out in bread ; 40l. in the 3 per cent, consols, parish stock ; 281. 15s. 7^d. in the 3 per cent, consols, given by Mr. John Boycatt ; 281. 15s. 7d. in the 3 per cent, consols, given by Mr. Charles Maltby ; and 291. Is. 3d. in ditto, given by Mr. John Boycatt ; all which sums purchased 4001. in the 3 per cents. And 1001. in Kerrison's Bank, left by Mr. Charles Maltby, in 1791 ; this last 1001. has since purchased 1301. in the 3 per cents. In the said parish is an Hospital for poor boys, the house and ground given by Thomas Anguish, Esq. in 1617, which since that time has been endowed with many benefactions from several persons. The names of these, with the particular sums of money given for that use, are publicly read in church every year before the Court of Mayoralty. The Minister, for preaching on that day, is paid by the Court of Mayoralty 6s. 8d. and for reading prayers Is. ; the clerk is paid Is. 6d. ; and the Poor of the parish 3s. 4d. For these purposes the Lazar House and ground NORFOLK CHARITIES. 157 / thereto belonging, at St. Stephen's Gates, were settled on the city by John and Edmund Anguish, with John Ward, Gentleman, in 1623. NORWICH. (ST. ETHELDRED.) T. 1806. Alderman Craske, by Will, dated in 1638, left ll. to the Poor of this parish, which is paid by the Alderman of this Ward, and is given in bread on the 27th day of December, in every year. John Hall, formerly of this city, grocer, by Will, dated in 1 686, gave a House and Garden, which stands next the river, in this parish, and is now in the occupation of James Minns, to the parishioners of this parish for ever, that, after keeping the same in good and tenantable repair, out of the rents and profits thereof, they give to the Poor of this parish ll. per annum, upon every 27th day of December, for ever. In l6l 1, Ann Johnson, the widow of Alderman Johnson, gave an Alms-house and Garden to this parish. In 1738, the parishioners granted a lease of this estate to Charles Fair, for a term of 99 years, at 15s. per annum. This estate abuts, on the part of the North, upon the Mari- ners' Lane, and on the part of the East upon the church-yard, &c. In 1788, 67!. stock was purchased in the 3 per cent, consols, with 501. left to the Poor of the parish by James Wegg; the interest of which is to be given to the Poor in money, upon Old Christmas Day, for ever. In 1793, 641. 6s. stock was purchased in the 3 per cent, consols, with other 501. left to the parish by James Wegg. This sum, however, 15& AN ACCOUNT OF was, by his Will, not payable till after the death of his surviving sister, Elizabeth Wegg ; the interest of it was then to be given to the Pooi in money, on Old Christmas Day in every year. These two sums are invested in the names of John Deacon, Clk. Thos. Burrell, and Benjamin Singles. A Piece of Land, the gift of Ann Johnson, widow, formerly in the occupation of Mr. Gaze, and now in the occupation of Mr. Story ; the rent, 15s. per annum, is given to 3 of the oldest widows in the said parish, at 5s. each. NORWICH. (ST. GEORGE OF COLEGATE.) T. 1716 mentions a Tenement, with its appur- tenances, situated in the said parish, now (i. e. 1716) occupied by Matthew Reeve, under-tenant to Mr. Thomas Finder, and valued at 51. a year; a Tenement, in the occupation of Bartholomew Medhurst, situated in the said parish, and valued at 41. a year; 4 Tenements, with their appurte- nances, now in the occupation of Richard Humfrey, Samuel Grout, Thomas Baise, and Mary Haze, widow, altogether valued at 61. per annum ; a small Tenement, in the occupation of Thomas Mallows, and valued at 20s. a year, 10s. of which is paid yearly for a commemoration sennon to be preached on St. John's Day; 3 small Tenements, occupied by 3 poor people belonging to the said parish, commonly called Alms-houses ; and a Tenement thereunto ad- joining, now in the use of Thomas Baxter, va- lued at 40s. a year ; part of this money is to be laid out towards the repairs of the said Alms- houses, and the residue of the said rents towards the repair and upholding the parish church. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 159 T. 1740 mentions the following gifts: 31. by Blofield, Esq. ; ll. by Barnard Church, Esq. ; 51. by Mrs. Ekins ; 61. by Mr. Elden Mony ; 41. by Mr. William Gymmingham ; and 15s. by Mr. Thomas Woodcock ; total 191. 15s. OBSERVATION. The above sum of 19!. 15s. is cast up in the said Terrier as amounting to 251. 15s. NORWICH. (ST. GILES.) T. 1806. 3 Tenements in this parish, abut- ting on the South upon the street between the church and the gateway, now in the occupation of Mrs. Milligan, the Widow Eastoe, and Har- per Foster, which were given by the Will of Mr. John Baleston, late of this city, for the enter- taining or feasting of the Poor of the said parish, as often as the profits therefrom arising will allow. The said premises were demised, by lease for 500 years, to Mr. Stephen Culyer, in 1735, at the yearly rent of 21. A Gift, bequeathed by Adrian Payne, citizen, and sometime Sheriff and Alderman of Norwich, being 61. a year, for ever, for cloathing poor men and women of the said parish with gowns, every year, so far as the abovesaid sum wilt extend, for which end Trustees were elected and appointed by the parishioners to see the charity duly performed according to theWill of the donor. Two Almshouses, in St. Gregory's parish, be- queathed by Thomas Pye, Alderman, to this parish, for the use of poor people belonging to the parish of St. Giles, who are put in by th three senior Justices of the Corporation. These are now in the occupation of the Widow Leath and John Silwood. 160 AN ACCOUNT OF A Gift, bequeathed by Mrs. Mary Goodman, widow, formerly of this city, being the sum of 30s. a year, for ever, payable out of the Estate, late of Mr. William Cady, deceased, and now of Mr. Edward Copeman, in the said parish, to be disposed of in bread to the Poor of the said parish, by the Churchwardens, on every New Year's Day, for which end Trustees are elected and appointed by the parish. A Gift, bequeathed by James Elmy, late of the said city, Gent, being 2001. the interest whereof is to be laid out in the purchase of coals, to be disposed of amongst such of the poor in- habitants of the said parish of St. Giles, for the time being, as the Trustees appointed, and for the time being to be appointed, shall think most in want and deserving of the same. 201. Bank Stock, bequeathed by John Moye, late of the said city of Norwich, merchant, the interest whereof is laid out in coals, purchased by the Alderman of the Ward, in whom the gift is invested ; and the coals to be distributed by and at the discretion of the Churchwardens of the said parish. 2001. bequeathed by Reuben Deave, late of Norwich, Gent, the interest whereof is to be expended annually, by the Churchwardens and four principal inhabitants of the said parish, in the purchase of coats and gowns, to be distri- buted by them in the month of November, in every year, to such of the poor inhabitants of the said parish as they shall think proper. 10001. Stock, in the 3 per cents, reduced annuities, bequeathed by Stephen Martin, late of Brentwood, in Essex, Gent, unto the Mi- nister and Churchwardens of this parish, and their successors, for ever, upon trust to pay, NORFOLK CHARITIES. l6l lay out, apply, or expend yearly, for ever, the whole interest, dividends, and proceed thereof, to or for the use or benefit of the Poor of this parish, in such shares, proportions, manner, and form, as they the said Ministers and Church- wardens shall, from time to time, think most proper. The said sum is now invested in the names of the Rev. Michael Browne, Robert Goose, and William Simpson, Gents. NORWICH. (ST. GREGORY.)' T. 1806. A Piece of Land, lying in Eaton Meadow, holden of the Dean and Chapter of Norwich, now occupied by James Warner, at the yearly rent of ll. Is. given by the Will of John Weaver, for the preaching of two sermons yearly for ever, one upon St. John the Divine, the other upon St. John the Baptist ; the Minis- ter to have 10s. for each sermon. A Tenement, adjoining the Church-house, now occupied by Thomas Bokenham, at the yearly rent of 11. A House and Ground at Poringland, Norfolk, SirR. Kerrison tenant, yearly rent ll. 10s. given by the W T ill of Thomas Weaver, of which 10s. to be given to the Minister for preaching a ser- mon yearly for ever, upon the Epiphany ; 2s. to the Clerk, and the remainder in coals to the Poor of this parish. 20s. per annum, given by the Will of Mrs. Margaret Stephen son, paid to poor people of this parish upon Christmas Eve, payable out of the Estate formerly called the Angel and Fishes, but now a private house, in the occupation of Mr. Joseph C. Carter, and others. M 162 AN ACCOUNT OF NORWICH. (ST. JAMES.) T. 1777. Mr. Mallet gave, out of the Castle Estate, 21. per annum ; Mr. Topcliffe gavCj by Will, 5s. a year, issuing out of an Estate in Pockthorpe, belonging to Miss Paston, to be distributed in bread to the Poor of the said pa- rish ; and the Alderman of Fyebridge ward gives an uncertain sum, but generally about 1 3s. T. 1791. Mr. Basely, as Alderman, paid, in 1791, 8s. 3d. to the Poor of PocktUorpe ; and the Rev. Mr. Penning gave 6s. 7jd. to Pock- thorpe Poor. T. 1784 states that Thomas Blofield, Esq. gave 10s. 6d. to the Poor, and that this sum was given by Will, but that it had not been given away these 6 years. Mr. Gedge gave 1001. to be put out at inte- rest, and the interest to be yearly divided, viz. one-fourth part to the parish of St. Paul, another fourth to the parish of St. James, and the re- maining two-fourths to thehamlet of Pockthorpe. OBSERVATION. This sum is now placed ot on mortgage security, on an Estate belonging to Mr. John Graves, lying in St. Paul's parish, at 51. per cent. NORWICH. (ST. LAURENCE.) T. 1806 mentions 31. per annum for ever, out of an Estate, late Hay ward's, nowJ. G. E wen's, for the use of the Poor ; 101. per annum, issuable out of an Estate in St. Laurence, in the occu- pation of Robert Stebbing, and several other te- nants ; John Beckwith, Esq. and Daniel Gan- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 163 fiing, Gentleman, being the present owners ; 11. per annum, the gift of Bernard Church, to be paid yearly for ever, upon January 5, by the City Chamberlain ; 12 dozen of bread, given every two years by Mr. Warren, out of an Estate, late Widow Payne's, now William Pue's, in St. Martin's at Oak ; 5s. per annum, the gift of Mr. Andrew Topclift, who tied his Estate for the payment thereof, situate opposite the South- west corner of St. Margaret's church-yard, now in the occupation of Richard Taylor ; and also a Gift of Elizabeth Wicks, by Will, dated in 1730, for cloathing yearly 8 poor women, living in the said parish, which poor women were to be chosen by the Minister, Churchwardens, &c. or by the major part of them. NORWICH. (ST. MICHAEL AT COSLANY.) T. 1806. Two Almshouses, situated in the parish of St. Gregory, in Norwich, the gift of Thomas Pye, Esq. Alderman of Norwich, for 2 poor men, of 50 years of age, to live in succes- sively, to be chosen out of this parish and placed there, at the discretion of the three eldest Jus- tices of the Peace of this city, now in the occu- pation of Isaac Salmon, and Ann Crane, widow of Edward Crane, who lately occupied one of the said houses and died there, leaving his said widow in possession. 201. being the gift of Henry Fawcett, Esq. and others, now in the hands of Mr. Edward .Bar- row, the yearly interest thereof to be applied by the Churchwardens and Overseers towards the relief of the Poor of this parish for ever. M 1(5+ AN ACCOUNT OF 181. (remainder of a Legacy of 201. after de- ducting 21. legacy duty) given by the Will of Ivcs, widow, to the Poor ot' this parish, at the discretion of the Parish Officers, and which sum of J.sl. is now in the hands of Mr. James Gapp. one of the Churchwardens of this parish, to be applied accordingly. NORWICH. (ST. MARTIN AT OAK.) T. \f%9. The Rev. Jeremiah Revans, of East Tuddenham, in the county of Norfolk, Clk. did, in hi.s life time, by a deed of gift, grant out of his Estate in St. Martin at the Oak, in Norwich, 41. 10s. as a Rent Charge for ever, for the teach- ing of 6* poor girls to read and write, and for other charitable and pious uses, as appears by the said deed of gift, remaining in the parish chest of St. Martin at Oak aforesaid. He gave also, by his last Will and Testament (remaining in the Registry of the Lord Bishop of Norwich, dated in 1725), all his Estate in the said parish, .now in the occupation of Thomas Drake, Henry Davy, &c. to certain Feoffees or Trustees named 4n the said Will, to be distributed toother cha- -ritable iwes therein mentioned. He gave also, by the same Will, the further sum of 41. 10s. as a Rent Charge for ever, out of bis Estate called Jenkin's, lying in Foulsham, in the county of Norfolk, for the education of 6 poor boys to . read and write, and for other charitable and -pious uses specified therein. OBSERVATION,, This last 4l. 10s. for 6 poor boys is not mentioned in any .other succeeding Terrier. John War nes, in the year 1648, gave, by Will, 10s. to be paid to the Poor yearly. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 165 John Demee, grocer, in 1706, gave 31. per annum, to be paid to the Poor for ever, for which payment an Estate in Norwich stands charged. James Demee gave 5\. per annum, to be paid to the said Poor for ever ; for this payment an Estate in Norwich stands charged, as before. NORWICH. (ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET.) T. 1801. Certain Tenements, situated in the. aforesaid parish, known by the name of Alms- houses, purchased by the said parish in 1642, and now in tbe occupation of James and William Fisher, Esqrs. their heirs, executors, &c. upon lease for and during the term of 9,9 years, at the annual rent of 4l ; the said premises being on a- building and repairing lease, at the cost and charges of the aforesaid James and Wm. Fisher. 2001. the interest of which was left, for ever,, by Benjamin Trappett, Gent, to be distributed in bread to the Poor. The said sum is placed out at interest, at 41. 10s. per annum, and is now upon mortgage to John Berry, late of Nor-' wich, bookseller, his heirs and executors, on an .estate in Aylsham, in the county of Norfolk. A Lot of Houses, called Sherwood's Gap, next to the Castle Ditches, in Norwich, let on a re- pairing lease to Wm. Shreeve, .for 161. per ann. An Annuity of ll. per annum, issuing out of Mr. Browne's (the dancing-master's) Estate, Ivinff in St. John's Maddermarket. / An Annuity of .51. being the interest of 1001. issuing out of Botiler's Hilts, in the hands of the Mayor, Sheriffs, &c. of the city of Norwich. OBSERVATION. This comes but every fifth year. M 3 ItJS AN ACCOUNT OF 21. 12s. issuing out of the Dwelling-house of Counsellor Cooper. This house is in Bethel* street, Norwich. Also an Annuity of ll. 10s. per annum from the aforesaid estate. .,- NORWICH. (ST. MARTI N AT PALACE.) T. 1806. A Dwelling-house in St. Martin's at Palace, near the gates of the Bishop's Palace, let to John Smith, at the yearly rent of 5l. neat money. This estate is freehold, and has been in possession of the said parish time immemorial. A Messuage, with a barn, stable, orchard, and 4 A. 1R. 10P. of Land, at Costessey, in Norfolk, let to William Barnes, at the yearly rent of 81. neat money. This estate is copyhold, and held of the Manor of Costessey, in Norfolk, by Trustees for the said parish, and was the gift of Richard Moore, deceased. The yearly Sum of 51. payable for ever by the Corporation of Norwich, in consideration of 1251. paid into their hands by the Rev. John Gray. This donation was by Deed, dated in 1736. The yearly Interest or Dividends arising from 2001. in the 3 per cent. Consolidated Annuities, purchased in the names of the Minister; Church- wardens, and principal inhabitants of the said parish ; given to the said parish in and by the Will or Codicil of Benjamin Trappett, late of the said city, deceased. OBSERVATION. T. 1747 has this: "- To several gifts in money, to the amount of 201. put out at interest to the Widow Gipps, at 51. per cent. " WILLIAM SMITH, Curate. } Churchwardens." NORFOLK CHARITIES. 167 NORWICH. (ST. MICHAEL AT THORN.) T. 1770. 61. per annum, given by Benjamin Trappett, in 1763, to the Poor of this parish for ever, in bread or coals, on Christinas Eve ; payable out of an estate in the parish of St. Andrew, in Norwich, late in the occupation of Mr. Walsby. OBSERVATION. This gift is mentioned in all the Terriers to the present time. NORWICH. (ST. MARY.) T. 1806. An Annuity of 61. (allowing 9s. 7d. out of the same for a quit-rent) issuing out of a piece of Copyhold Land, belonging to the Manor of Felthorpe cum Felthorpe, in Norfolk, and enclosed in a triangular form, and lying without the gates of the city of Norwich, which close was given to the Poor, from time to time, living in the parish of St. Mary aforesaid, by Cecilia Wingfield, relict of Thos. Wing-field, Esq. about the year 1558, and mentioned in her Will to contain 10A. ; but some time in the year 1725, the then surviving Feoffees surrendered the said premises to Matthew Brettingham (since de- ceased), whose son, William Brettingham, pays the yearly rent of 61. and has an abatement of the quit-rent as above mentioned. Money, given in part by the above-mentioned Matthew Brettingham, on the surrender of the said premises, which is now increased to 551. and is lent on bond to Peter Finch, Esq. of this pa- rish, at the interest of 41. 10s. per cent, per ann. M 4 168 AN ACCOUNT OF payable to the Feoffees of the said charity, to be added to the rent, for the relief of the Poor in the said parish. 20s. annually, given to the poor inhabitants of the said parish, by Thomas Maltby, Esq. Alderman of Norwich, in 1558, which is paid yearly by the Chamberlain of the city, on the Feast of St. Simon and Jude. A Messuage, with Tenements adjoining, si- tuated at the West end of the church-yard of St. Mary aforesaid, given by Clement Herne, Esq. some time Mayor of this city, ordering 50s. per ann. out of the rent to the repairs of the church, other 50s. to the relief of the Poor, and the resi- due to be kept as a common stock, to pay the land-tax and repair the estate. The estate is now under an improved repairing lease, granted to Lionel Turner, his executors and assigns, 'for 60 years, from Christmas 1752, at the yearly rent of 101. ; but at the request of James Turner, his son and heir, a further grant was given to him in the said lease, by Deed, dated in 1770, for 57 years, from the expiration of the lease granted to his father, which two leases will not expire until Christmas 186\9. The lease is now held by Joseph Gibson, in right of Elizabeth his wife, only daughter of James Turner above mentioned, who duly pays the rent of 101. per annum. The whole improvement is applied to the repairs of the church and relief of the Poor. 40s. given some time in the reiarn of Kin that Mr. J. Blackhead, by Will dated in 1701, was the donor of the triangular piece above mentioned. By the same Terrier, it appears that there was then, in 1747, about 1301. lent to young trades- men for a certain term of years, without interest, according to the Will of Mr. Davy, Mr. Wilkin- son, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Gibon, Mr. Thacker, and others unknown. 174 AN ACCOUNT OF NORWICH. (ST. SIMON AND JUDE.) T. 1740. 281. to be kept as a stock or fund, to be lent out to young tradesmen of the said parish, upon bond, without interest, 151. of which is in the use and occupation of Thomas Sadler, and the other 131. in the occupation of William Kendall. The Trustees for the said money are Mr. John Hartley and Mr. Benjamin Parker. Francis Gillians, of St. Giles's, in this city, who died in 1719, did, by his Will, give the Interest of 1001. (being 51.) once in 5 years to bind out a poor lad of this parish apprentice. The principal money and interest is in the hands of the Mayor, Sheriffs, &c. of the city of Norwich. Sir Peter Seaman, Kt. who died in or about the year 1718, gave, by Will, the overplus of two Estates in St. Swithin, and St. Julian, in this city, at the discretion of the Mayor, Sheriffs, &c. of Norwich, to put out apprentices yearly, 2 boys of the parishes of St. Gregory, St. Peter of Hungate, St. George at Tombland, St. Simon and Jude, St. Martin at the Palace, and St. Helen, or any of them. OBSERVATION. The Terrier 1740, is the last in which the third and fourth, and the Terrier 1747 the last in which the first, donations are mentioned. NORWICH. (ST. SWITHIN.) T. 1806. 2 Pieces of Land enclosed, by es- timation 1 1 A. ; the one containing 8 A. the othei NORFOLK CHARITIES. 179 3 A. out of St. Austin's Gates, a little beyond the Infirmary, but belonging to $t. Clement's parish ; the one lying on one side of the road Teading from St. Austin's Gates to Magdalen Chapel, and the other on the opposite side of the said road, now in the occupation of Mr. Mark Bean ; being part of a purchase made with Money left by the Will of Mr. Edward Temple to the said parish. An Estate in St. Margaret's parish, in this city, consisting of 6 Tenements, formerly in the occupation of James Clark, Henry Ta} 7 lor, Joseph Brown, Jeremiah Barker, Thomas Galloway, and Thomas Berry ; the said estate being another part of a purchase made with Money given as before mentioned ; the yearly rent 211. 17s. 6d. An Estate in St. Stephen's, in this city, con- sisting of 3 small Tenements, now in the occu- pation of Mr. Mark Bean ; which estate was likewise given by the last Will of Mr. Edward Temple, to the use of this parish. *j , From the rents and profits of the three above mentioned estates, half-a-crown's worth of bread is given every Sunday in the year to the Poor. Also, on the 1st of January in every year 12, and sometimes more, poor men are clothed with good warm coats, a* 1 the discretion of the Trus- tees of the said charity. Also 10, or more, poor women are clothed with good camblet gowns, at the discretion of the same. Also, upon the said New Year's Day, every year, a commemoration sermon is preached by the Minister of the said parish, for which 10s. is paid him by the Trea- surer of the said charity, and 2s. to the Clerk of the said parish, for his attendance on the same. 180 AN ACCOUNT OF An Estate in Eaton, near Norwich, consisting (lately) of 1 small Tenement, with an orchard thereunto belonging, containing several apple- trees, plumb-trees, &c. standing in the street of the said town, next the great road for London, which tenement, &c. are now down, and a handsome house is built on the spot by Mr. Charles Swift, surgeon, of Norwich, he paying the parish a yearly rent of 21. 5s. Of this sum 5s. is to be yearly paid to the Churchwardens, towards the reparation of St. Swithin's church, and the rest for the benefit of the Poor. 31. given to the Poor of the said parish, and commonly paid to them at Candlemas, given by the Will of Mr. Hayward, for the payment of which yearly an estate is tied, situated in St. Laurence's parish, in this city. The present owner and possessor of the said estate is Mr. T. G. Ewen. 51. one year, and 50s. another, the donation of Thomas Seaman, Esq. late of this city; the 5l. being for the binding out apprentice a poor boy, and the 50s. for binding out a poor girl, each belonging to this parish, and so on from year to year, for ever. For the payment of these sums a certain piece of land is tied, com- monly called the Crab-tree Close, lying pretty near the walls of this city : the money is at pre- sent annually paid by Mr. De Hague, Town Clerk. Abraham Robinson, late of this city, Gent, left by Will 10001. the interest of which was to be applied yearly, for ever, in the binding out poor children (not more than one of which to be a girl) residing in Norwich, but not to journey- men weavers, nor was more than JOl. to be given NORFOLK CHARITIES. 181 with each apprentice, of which apprentices one at least was to be chosen yearly out of the parish of St. Swithin. The said Mr. Robinson gave also to this parish 1001. the interest whereof was to be yearly laid out in the purchase of housewife's clothes, shirts, and shifts, for such poor persons residing in this parish as were of the age of 60 years and up- wards ; but not more than one was to be given to each person in a year. T. 1747 gives the following statement: 11 .501. given by the Will of Mr. John Emerson, the principal of which is in the hands of Mr. Win. Cockman, without security. The interest of the same is paid to the Churchwardens of the parish every other year, which is 51. to bind out such a poor boy as the said Wm. Cockman, the executor, and the Churchwardens, think a proper object." T. 1801 mentions that Mr. Charles Emerson, of St. Margaret's parish, gave by Will 501. which was left in the hands of Mr. William Cockman, his executor ; the interest to be paid every 2 3 ears to the Churchwardens and Overseers of this parish, to bind out a poor boy apprentice, at their discretion. NORWICH, (ST. SAVIOUR.) T. 1806. John Suckling, deceased, in 1613, bequeathed 5s. yearly to the Poor of this parish, to be paid by the Aldermen of Fyebridge ward, immediately after his commemoration sermon on St. Simon and St. Jude. Mr. Edward Nutting, in 1616, bequeathed 41. 13s. 4d. yearly, one-half thereof to the Mi- N 3 182 AN ACCOUNT OF nister, for a commemoration sermon in this church on the Sunday next after the 4th of Sep- tember, and the other half to the Poor of this parish. Prudence Blois, widow of Thomas Blois, Esq. died in 1634, and bequeathed ll. 6s. 8d. yearly, one-half to the Minister of this parish, for men- tion to be made of her in the commemoration sermon with the aforesaid Mr. Nutting, and the other half to the Poor of this parish. A House of Habitation in this parish, for wi- dows to dwell in for ever, which said premises, for want of provision in the Will to repair them, are leased to the Corporation of Norwich, at 40s. a year, and the money divided between 4 poor widows belonging to this parish. Mrs. Ann Bullock, deceased, in 1775, gave 501. to be put out at interest, and the produce to be expended in coals for the Poor of this parish. The Terrier for 1760 gives the following ac- count of donations : Mr. Nutting (before men- tioned) gave 501. to be lent to young Brewers, and 40s. a year to the Minister of this parish, and 40s. a year to the Poor of the sa^ne. Mr. Blois gave 1001. to the Childrens' Hospital, a house in this parish for widows ; and tq the Mi- nister, yearly, 13s. 4d. ; and 13s. 4d. yearly to the Poor. NORWICH. (ST. STEPHEN.) T. 1 806.- Mr. James Aldred, by Will, da{ed in 1658, gave a tyleadow at Thuxton, in Norfolk, containing, by estimation, 6A. to the Church- wardens and Qverseers of this parish, for ever ? NORFOLK CHARITIES. 183 on condition of distributing weekly 12d. in bread, every Sunday, amongst 12 of such Poor of the said -parish as should come to church. If sick or lame, then the same was to be sent to them. This meadow is now rented by Mr. Daniel Newman, at 21. 12s. per annum. Alderman John Atkins, by Will, dated in 1558, gave a Close called the Mill Close, con- taining 3A. without the walls of the city, and in the county of the same, with a new-built Dwel- ling-house, lately erected ; also an old Cottage and a Granary, formerly a stable and a mill- house, to 12 substantial inhabitants of the said parish, towards paying their task. He devised, that when six of these were dead, they were to be renewed to 12. The said close and premises are now leased by the Feoffees to William Wells, attorney, for 40 years, at the yearly rent of 141. payable half-yearly. George Mingay, late of this parish, Gent, by Will, dated in 1593, devised, that his brother John should have a Tenement which he pur- chased of Richard Browne, paying the testator's brother William 201. for the purpose expressed in his Will. He further willed, that the Poor of this city, with the prisoners of the Castle and Guildhall, should have 10s. in bread yearly dis- tributed out of his said tenements in Needham- street. Henry Mingay, Esq. by a Codicil to his Will, dated in 1631, reciting the said George Mingay 's Will and bequest of the said 201. which had been paid to the said William Mingay, lest the said 201. should be lost, willed, in lieu of the said bequest, that his heirs, owners of the said Browne's tenement, should weekly pay out of it 12d. to be distributed in bread amongst the poor N 4 184 AN ACCOUNT OF people of this parish for ever. This sum of 52s. and of the above 10s. to the two prisons, are now annually paid every Lady-day by John Patteson, Esq. the present owner of the said Browne's tenement, to the Churchwardens, for the purposes aforesaid. Mrs. Frances Kemp, by Will, dated in 1632, gave to the Churcrnvardens of this parish yearly, upon the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, for a sermon on the same day in the afternoon, in the said parish, 10s. and 20s. to the Poor of this parish, and charged certain houses, lands, and tenements in Heydon, Norfolk, late belong- ing to W. E. Bulwer, Esq. with the payment of the said sums. The said 30s. is annually paid by the representatives of the said W. E. Bulwer, to the Churchwardens of this parish, for the purpose above mentioned. John Bowde, late of this city, Gent, by Will, dated in 1688, ordered 201. to be paid to the Churchwardens of this parish, to be by them lent to 4 tradesmen of the said parish, for 5 years, without interest, on bond, with sureties for the re-payment of it; and when re-paid, to be re-put out to 4 others, and so on for ever. OfcSEUVATioy. 101. of this money has been lost by the insolvency of the persons to whom it was lent, and the re- maining 101. was, on the 17 th of March 1806", lent to Francis Smith, of this parish, cooptr, upon a security from himself and William Webster, his surety, payable upon demand, which security is with the parish writings. Francis Gillians, late of this city, Gent, gave 1001. for binding out boys apprentices with the interest thereof, to be taken in turn out of 5 parishes in this city, named in his Will, out of which number this parish is one. The said 1001. was paid to the Corporation of this city, for an Annuity of 51. per annum, payable out of the NORFOLK CHARITIES. 185 rent of Butter Hills, which is annually paid by them to the respective Ministers and Churchwar- dens of the said parishes, for binding out the said boys in their turn annually. NORWICH. (ST. JOHN TIMBERHILL.) T. 1806*. By Indenture made between Robt. Rosse, Gentleman, and the Mayor, Sheriffs, &c. of the city of Norwich, in 1663, 2 poor boys were to be maintained in the Boys' Hos- pital ; or 2 poor girls in the Girls' Hospital, whereof one of the said poor children was to be always put into the same out of the parish of St. John Timberhill. In 1763, Benjamin Trappet gave, by Will, 41. annually, out of the Estate where lived Mr. Walsby, then deceased, and now in the occu- pation of Mr. Annis, bookbinder, in St. An- drew's, which was to be given away in coals or bread upon every St. Thomas's Day. NORWICH. (ST. GEORGE AT TOMBLAND.) T. 1805. John Symonds, Gent, gave to the Poor of the said parish, in 1609, 2s. per week for ever; to secure M'hich he gave the House where Robert Gay, basket-maker, now resides, situated in the said parish. For the parishes of All Saints and St. Helen, and for the hamlets of Bracondale, Carroiv, Eaton, Earl/iaw, Hellesdon, Julian, Lakenhani, Pockthorpe, St. Peter at Hiingate, Thorpe, and Trozcsc, all of which arc connected 186 AN ACCOUNT OF with Norwich, there are either no Terriers, or there is nothing in these to the purpose. With respect, however, to some of these, notice has already been taken of donations, as reported in Gilbert's Return for the county. OBY with ASHBY and THIRNE. (WEST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. 5 Pieces of Land, containing together 3A. 1R. 20P. in the possession of the Rector of the parish, who pays 30s. per annum to the Churchwardens for the relief of the Poor, given according to tradition by Deed, by a person named Green, but not known for certainty, the writings having been lost for time immemorial. ORMES BY ST. MICHAEL. (EAST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. l6A. 20P. of Land, by admeasurement, let to sundry persons at 1 ll. 4s. per annum, which is applied in aid of the church and poors' rates, after deducting Land-tax 24s. and Lord's rent 6s. 5d. vested in John Ramey, John Ramey, jun. William Manning, and T. Turner. They were given previously to 16*27, as in that year there was a commission under the Broad Seal to make enquiry respecting them, but the names of the donors are unknown, as well as the pur* pose for which they were originally given. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 1ST OVERSTRAND. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 3A. of Land, vested in Henry Chaplin and William Harris, the rent of which has been distributed in coals for 20 years past, by the Parish Officers, though for what purpose, or who gave it, is unknown : present rent ll. 19s. 8d. per annum. T. By a later Terrier, we find that the rent of the above land has been increased to 31. 10s. OULTON. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Edmund Bell, in 1694, gave, by Deed, for the benefit of 10 widows of this place, 10s. a year, which is secured upon Land, vested in C. Bell, Esq. T. Two Town-houses, inhabited by 4 poor families. OUTWELL. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) T. By a Terrier of 1 806, it appears there are belonging to this place a House, Barn, Stable, and 52 Acres of Land, let to various tenants ; but by whom given, or what is the annual pro- duce therefrom, is not expressed. Also 20s. a year, called Mr. Lambard's Dole, payable from 7A. of Land, in Elm Old Field, in the Isle of Ely. 188 AN ACCOUNT OF ;j OXBURGII. (SOUTH CREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Hewer, Gent, left, by Will, dated Sept. 13th, 16 19, an Estate, consisting of a farm-house, barn, stable, and dove -house, with 4 A. of pasture, and 74 A. of arable Land, or thereabouts, in 66 pieces, the rent of which then, 201. per annum, was to be applied (after deducting 40s. yearly for a stock for repairs) two-thirds of it to the Poor on St. Thomas's Day, or near it, and one-third to the repairs and or- naments of the church. In 1723, the then Feoffees granted a lease, dated Sept. the 6th, of this estate, for 999 years, to Sir Henry Beding- field, at 201. a year, he paying taxes and doing all repairs. In 1724, the township was, by Act of Parliament, inclosed, and 12A. of arable were added, in lieu of a common right. These lands, with the above addition, are still held by virtue of the aforesaid lease, at 20/. per annum. OBSERVATION. We find by the \ViIl of Thomas Hewer, that he expressly directed that the then tenant, or his wife, might remain on the Farm during their natural lives, "without any advance of , rent, which was then 201. per annum; but afterwards, as the -calve of land might increase, the rent should alter accordingly, and the gifts to the Poor and Church It ad- ranced in proportion, always deducting 40s. yearly towards repairs. Under such conditions, and therefore quite con- trary to the Will, how could Trustees grant such an im- mensely long lease at the same rrnt ? It was alo directed, that as any two of the Trustees, who were to be six in num- ber, should die, others were to be speedily appointed. No ad%ance of rent, though the Will orders an advance accord- ing to the times, from 1619 to the present time ! ! ! Modern Terriers say the botis*> is dilapidated. By a Terrier of 1770 it appears it was burnt. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 189 15A. of Land, in Oxburgh and Caldecot, vested in 4 Trustees in Cley, and two in Ox- burgh, given by Mr. Yorker, in 1621, the rent then 31. per annum, to this parish every 6th year : for particulars, see Cockley Cley. These were let on lease, dated 1st November 1724, for 999 years, to Sir Henry Bedingfield, whose successor, Sir Richard, kept them of course at the same low rent. Mary Hammont gave by Will, dated in 1679, about 2 A. of Pasture, with a Messuage, the rent to be annually distributed amongst the Poor on the Feast of St. James. The Feoffees of this Estate also granted a like lease, dated the 1st of October, 1723, for 999 years, to the aforesaid Sir Henry Bedingfield, at 21. 10s. per annum. 8 A. of Land were added to this gift at the time of inclosure, the M'hole of which is, in conse- quence of the above lease, occupied at the afore- said rent. Sir Henry Bedingfield also pays, at Lady Day, Si. yearly, for Land belonging to the Township of Oxburgh, called the Walk Money. This last account is taken from a board fixed in the church at this place, dated 1735. OBSERVATION. By the above accounts it appears that there are in this place 1 13 Acres of Land, with buildings, let for 25/. 10*. a year, on leases for 999 years, beginning in 1723 and 1724-!!! The present possessor must be surely ignorant of the terms on which he holds the above lands. OXWICK. (LAUNDITCR HUNDRED. ) G. Nicholas Dunham, in 1602, gave, by Will, an annual Payment of 3s. 4d. from Lands, vested in Thomas Case, Gent. 150 AN ACCOUNT OF An Acre of Land, given by Nicholas Tim- perlev, by Will, in 16?2, which, with 4A. !R. given by four persons whose names are unknown, produce together 41. 12s. This sum, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens, is distributed yearly to the Poor. PALLING. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) T. 1806. 111. in the hands of Sir George Berney Brograve, Bart, of Worstead, upon note at 4 per cent, per annum, the interest of which, for these 5 years past, has not been accounted for. G. The return states that the sum first given, though not known by whom, was 301. but that by various losses it was reduced at that time to 111. PASTON. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Sir William Paston, in 1620, gave, by Deed, 8 A. 1R. 20P. of Land, formerly vested in Trustees, who are all dead, occupied by John Sheppard and William Pilgrim, at the yearly rent of 61. 12s. for the support of the Poor of this parish. T. 1 806 mentions a Town-house in the middle of the parish, occupied by Ann Bensley, Mary Bensley, and others. NORFOLK CHARITIES. Ifil > PENTNEY. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G.-'-A Messuage, with 8 A. 2R. of Land, vested in Richard Berney, of Lynn ; Mr. Money, of Pentney; and Mr. Crisp, of Bilney; pro- ducing 131. Os. 6d. yearly, for the use of poor widows not collectioners ; but by whom given is not known. 51. left by Dorothy Adams, in 1713, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens, the interest thereof for the benefit of the Poor. John Sawyer and William Flowerdew, about the year 1630, gave 5\. each, the interest to be given to the Poor of this parish ; but in conse- quence of the person in whose hands it was placed becoming a bankrupt, and no composition paid, these said donations were quite lout. PICKENHAM NORTH. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) C% A House, consisting of 3 small dwellings, vested in the Overseers, and occupied by poor persons rent free. There belonged to this parish 201. the interest whereof was yearly given to the Poor at Christ- mas, but the persons with whom it was placed dying insolvent, a few years back, the said mo- ney is lost. PICKENHAM SOUTH. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. An Alms-house and Land, containing 2 A. applied for the use of the Poor not taking collection ; further particulars are unknown. 192 AN ACCOUNT OF PLUMSTEAD LITTLE. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) T. 1806 mentions an Alms-house for the use of the Poor, and 2A. OR. 1 8P. of Land, which appear to have been given, at different times, by the family of the Hobarts. Also 3 Inclosures, contiguous to each other, allotted under the Inclosure Act in 1800, for the use and benefit of tne poor inhabitants, con- taining, by survey, 34 A. 1R. 22P. OBSERVATION. The gifts by the Hobarts were noticed in the returns, but not perfectly. POSTWICK. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) T. 2 Half- acres of Meadow Ground ; also 4A. of Land, at Surlingham, purchased with 501. given by different persons ; the rents for the Poor. Also I Alms-house, inhabited by 4 poor families. OBSERVATION. Only the 4A. purchased with the 501. are noticed in the return. POTTER HEIG HAM. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G.- 9l. in the hands of William Whiteman, the interest of which is paid yearly at Easter, for the Poor of this place; but not known by whom given. PULHAM. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. William Pennyor, Esq. citizen and cloth- worker, by Will, dated in 1670, gave, for the Poor of this place, 41. yearly, and towards the salary of the schoolmaster 51. yearly, chargeable on an Estate in this parish, vested in the Go- vernors of Christ's Hospital. Two Copyhold Farms, one held of Pulham Manor, the other of Winsom Manor, a member thereof; the purposes for which they were given are not known ; they are let, one at 141. the other at 151. per annum. The rents (repairs deducted) have hitherto been applied in aid of the rates and expences of the parish. T. By a Terrier it seems that these farms consist of 39 Acres. There are also 5 Cottages in the street, occupied by paupers. Also, with the consent of the Lord of the Manor, and the principal copyhold tenants, about 1QA. of the common pasture, called South Green, have lately been enclosed, and a workhouse creeled thereon for the use of the parish. PORLAND GREAT. G. 8s. given by the Will of Ezekiel Skoyles, in 1661. Also 12s. by that of John Skoyles, the 28th of July, 1675, both arisingfrorh Land, vest- ed in the Overseers for the time being, to be dis- tributed among the Poor, in bread, yearly. PORINGLAND WITH HOWE. See Howe with Poringland, p. 121. o 194 AN ACCOUNT OF T. 1729 says there are two Cottages standing on the Waste, well filled with poor people, con- stantly repaired at the charge of the parish. QUIDENHAM. (GUILTCROSS HUNDRED.) The Terriers up to 1784 state there are 14 A. of Town Land, being in 17 pieces, in the Field of Quidenham, the rent of which, 31. 3s. 4d. was formerly received by the Churchwarden, and ex- pended in the repairs of the church, repairs of common fences and gates, and the relief of the Poor. The Terrier of 1784 states that these lands were then occupied by Manning Gooch, but says nothing of the rent. There is no ac- count how the parish became possessed of this land. RANWORTH with PANXWITH. (WALSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 3 A. 1R. of Land, vested in Edward Heath, and let at 21. per annum, which rent is given to such Poor as do not take collection. 5s. 6d. yearly from Land, vested in William Boult, distributed at church on Easter Monday; but by whom these donations were given is not known. OBSERVATION. These gifts are not in the Terrier for 1S06. RAINHAM EAST ST. MARY. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. A Close, called Down Land, containing 4 A. occupied by Charles Money, who gives NORFOLK CHARITIES. 1$>5 yearly, in lieu of money, 2 chaldron of coals, free of expense, which are distributed among the Poor by the Parish Officers. It is not known by whom this piece of land was given. Lord Townshend pays annually 51. being a gift of Lady Berkeley, for the Poor of this place. RAINHAM WEST ST. MARGARET. (GALLOW HUNDRED.) G. Peter Stringer, of Helhoughton, in this county, by Will, dated in 1661, left 2001. the interest thereof to be applied to the relief of the Poor of West Rainham, and to placing out town- born children apprentices, under the care of the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers, for the time being. This legacy, now in the hands of William Clarke Woodbine, Esq. has been in- creased to 2501. for which he pays interest. There is also in his hands a surplus of 81. 19s. Id. for which he pays no interest, being reserved as a stock (if wanted) for present use. 31. 6s. 8d. paid by Lord Townshend, the gift of Lady Berkeley, for the Poor of this parish. Certain Lands, the rents of which are 81. but which (the land-tax and quit-rent to the amount of ll. 5s. 4d. being deducted) bring in only 61. 14s. 8d. These are paid alternately to the Parish Officers of this place and Helhoughton, and distributed among the Poor in coals ; but it is not known by whom given. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land from which this last sum arises should have been specified in the return. 1<)6* AN ACCOUNT OF RAINIIAM SOUTH ST. MARTIN. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. 31. 6s. 8d. annually paid by LordTown- shcnd, a gift of the aforesaid Lady Berkeley, for the Poor of this place. OBSERVATION. This donation is not noticed in the Terriers since 1740. REDENHALL with IIARLESTON. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. Dr. William Sancraft, Archbishop of Canterbury, gave, by Deed, in 1688, the sum of 9001. vested in the Master and Fellows of Emanuel College, in Cambridge, lor the appoint- ment of a Chaplain to the parish of Harleston, who is to perform therein the daily offices of divine service, morning and evening, tvery day, except the Lord's Da}-, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England, as by law established, and to keep a public school for the education of youth. This legacy is placed in one of the public funds, and produces 301. 18s. per annum. John Dove, by Will, dated in 1712, gave a legacy of 2001. to be laid out in lands, or placed out at interest, towards the maintenance of a schoolmaster, to teach children to read, write, and cast accounts. This money was expended in the purchase of land in the parish of Rushall, now let at 281. per annum ; vested in John Kerrich and Thomas Kerrich, Esqrs. and the Rev. Gervas Holmes. 5K charged upon Estates in Shottesham, given, bv Will, by Thomas Branshy, in 1730/ to be distributed by the Churchwardens every Christ- NORFOLK CHARITIES. 197 mas Day. The Rev. Dr. Cooper, of Yarmouth, pays this donation, deducting 10s. a year for land-tax. A Rent Charge of ll. paid yearly by John Kerrich, Esq. from the Lands called the Bullock Fair Lands, for the Poor. 3A. of Land, or thereabouts, in Mendham, the rent thereof given to the Poor of this parish, on the first Tuesday after the loth day of Dec. vested in John Kerrich, Esq. and 10 other Feoffees. It is not kno\yn by whom these two last donations were made. OBSERVATION. Thomas Bransby's bequest, and the rent charge, from the Bullock Fair J.auds, arp not mentioned in the Terriers. REYMERSTON. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. The annual sum of ll. Is. from Land, vested in Henry Middleton ; 5s. from Land, vested in Charles Clark ; and 5s. from Land, vested in Elizabeth Barnwell ; the names of the donors unknown ; and 7s. from Land, vested in George Girling, given, by Will, by William Mountain : all these for the Poor of this place. Thomas llandcock gave, by Will, (date not returned) ll. per annum on the Estate of Francis Colombine, Esq. for the use of the Poor, which sum was duly paid by the tenant, but has been discontinued for these 8 or 10 years, without any reason being assigned. T. 1806. It appears that the piece of Land, from which the sum of ll. Is. above mentioned was payable, was exchanged under the late In- closure Act for two pieces, containing together 1A. 2R. 16'P. in the occupation of John Jessup, the yearly rent 31. 13s. 6'd. o 3 158 AN ACCOUNT OF RIDLINGTON. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. 1709 mentions 51. in the hands of John Drake, Gent, the use thereof for poor widows, and, for want of them, to other Poor. This money is not mentioned in any Terrier since. RING LAND. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. 3A. of Land, producing ll. 16s. perann, for the use of those persons who do not take col- lection. It is unknown by whom given, or in whom vested. OBSERVATION. Who then receives the rent? or who distributes it ? or is this charity, like some others, lost ? T. 1806, About 1630, John Laverocke gave 10s. per annum to the Poor for ever, from a meadow, called Diked Meadow. Also Mrs. Ann Le Neve, widow, gave the interest of 2001. to pay a woman to teach poor children of this parish to read and work ; 501. (part of the said gift) was lost. With the re- maining 1501. Land was purchased at Weston, near Ringland, and is now occupied by William Hewlett at 121. a year, which is applied for the intended purpose. OBSERVATION. Why were not these two Gifts in the returns ? It is remarked in the Terriers, that Francis Neve, Gent, gave the sum of 61. per annum, for ever, to be paid to the Churchwardens of Ringland on Easter Monday, towards the bind- ing out as an apprentice one poor boy of this place, to such trade as the owner of an Estate, NORFOLK CHARITIES. ig$ from which it was to be paid, should think pro- per ; and that the heirs have refused the pay- ment of this gift for many years, though fre- quently demanded by the Parish Officers. RINGSTEAD ST. PETER & ST. ANDREW. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 10s. yearly, from Land in the possession of Standbank and Lane, given by Timothy Swift, Clk. ; and another of 11. given by Lawrence Hocknel, from Land in the possession of Edmund Rolfe, Esq. and Chas. Money ; both to be distributed to the Poor, with the interest of 81. 10s. in the hands of Armine Styleman, Clk. OBSERVATION. By the Terrier of 1S06, it appears that the Minister and Churchwarden add 20s. increasing the sum distributed yearly to 21. 18s. 6d. usually given away on or about Plough Monday. ROCKLAND ST. MARY & ST. MARGARET. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. and T. Futgn the Return and different 1 Terriers, it appears that 5\. was long ago given to this parish, supposed by a person named Dey ; and a like sum of 51. supposed to be the gift of one Wright, the interest said to have been in- tended for the use of the Poor ; but the Terriers from 1729 to 1801, (which was the last exhi- bited), and also the Return under Gilbert's Aft, acknowledge these gifts, but that there was no benefit arising therefrom. Neither is it known in whom they are vested. o 560 AN ACCOUNT OF ROCKLAND ALL SAINTS & ST. ANDREW. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. A Poor-house, with 1R. of Land, vested in the Overseer for the time being, producing 31. yearly, for the use of the Poor of AH Saints' parish. Also a Poor-house, vested as aforesaid, and producing 11. yearly, for the Poor of St. Andrew's parish. It is not known how the parishes became possessed of these houses. ROLLESBY. (WEST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. Christopher Amiss, Gent, by Deed, dated in 1620, gave I A. of Land, and Leonard Mapes, Esq. by Deed, dated in 1699, gave 2R. both vested in Feoffees, and produce together 12s. per annum, for the relief of the Poor. ROUGHTON. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Marmaduke Tenant, of Braughing, in Hertfordshire, left gl. per annum, payable by the Minister arid Churchwardens of that parish to those of this place, for the use of the aged and industrious Poor, who do not receive weekly contributions. The like sum given, by Will, by Mary Hogan, for the same purpose ; paid yearly to the Over- seer, and distributed by him and the principal inhabitants. T. 1716. A Free School, founded by Robert Brown, Clk. in 1694, and endowed with 3 tene- NORFOLK CHARITIES. SOI ments and 30A. of land, then worth 201. per annum. The said Robert Brown left also the overplus of his goods and chattels < which amounted to 65l. after paying his debts and legacies) to the Poor. 6A. 3R. of land were purchased with the said legacy, vested in the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers, and in 1786 was occupied by James Sendall, at 41. per annum. Also 3 Cottages or Alms-houses, for the Poor of this place. OBSERVATION. The Free School and Alms-houses, it appears, are not noticed in the return; the last- mentioned I,and is, but without the name of the person who gave it ; the rent thereof is said to be applied as the 2 first donations ROYDON. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. A Piece of Land, called Fuller's, con- taining by estimation 4A. given by the last Will of Robert Homer, Gent, dated in 1708, to the Reclor of Roydon for ever, upon condition that he preach a sermon upon Good Friday, and pay 4-Os. yearly to 4 poor widows belonging to this parish. A Rent Charge of ll. payable from a House and Garden, the property of John Frere, Esq. given by Deed by Wm. Kettleburgh, in 160.9, to be distributed by the Churchwardens to the Poor. RUDHAM EAST. (GAL LOW HUNDRED.) G. 101. in the hands of John Balls, given in 1778, the interest for bread at Christmas for the Poor. 202 AN ACCOUNT OF G. Also for the same purpose, annually, 51. 10s. given by Will, from Land vested in Lord Townshend. OBSERVATION. By a Terrier of 1801, we learn that this is a gift of Lady Berkeley, and is secured upon 33 Acres of Land, called the Three Maiden Roods, vested as abovesaid, and occupied by Thomas Billing, and that the annual pay- ment is diminished to 51. only. RUDHAM WEST. (GALLOW HUNDRED.) G. 51. in the hands of the Overseers, but by whom given, or when, no person knows ; they pay 4s. a year interest, which is given to the Poor every Easter, at the discretion of the Churchwardens and Overseers. RUNCTON SOUTH. '* 4 , (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) T. 1770. 1A. of Land, called Longate, abut- ting North upon land of Lord Orwell, &c. Also a bequest of Thomas Taylor, of 41. per annum, to be paid to the Churchwardens of Holm and Runcton, upon Lady Day, one moiety for the Poor of each place; which payment is charged upon two closes, containing together 8A- in tne occupation of Cains-college. Also a House, containing 2 tenements, for the Poor of Runcton. OBSERVATION. The lA. of land is not mentioned in any of ihe Terriers since the above date. See aUo Holme. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 203 RUNCTON NORTH. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Hopes, in 16*16, bequeathed an annual payment of 31. 8s. 8d. from Tythes called Motley Tythes, vested in the Rector of this place, to be distributed by the Churchwardens and Overseers of North Runcton, to such poor widows and householders dwelling in North Runcton, Hardwick, and Setchey, as they may think proper, at the rate of 4d. a-piece each Sunday, to 4 of them in turn, till the whole is expended, beginning the same on Easter Sunday yearly. A House and 1 A. of Land, producing 31. 13s. yearly, but by whom, when, or for what pur- pose given, is not known. The rent has of late been distributed at the Easter Meeting, princi- pally among such Poor as do not take collection. T. 1735 mentions 111. given by some pious persons, out at interest for the Poor ; bat there is no further account of it in other Terriers. And T. 1 806 mentions an Acre of Land, without any house. Thomas Hopes's gift is omitted in these Terriers. RUNHAMt (EAST FLEGG HUNDRED.) G. 5R. of Land, the rent thereof 21 3s. an- nually given away at the altar by the Overseers to poor persons. Further particulars are not known. OBSERVATION. This land is not mentioned in the Terriers. 204 AN ACCOUNT OF RUNHALL. (FOREHOE HUNDRED.) G. An annual payment of 10s. called Lind- sey's Gift, from money vested in John Ashby, of Bungay, in Suffolk, and given to such Poor of Runhall as do not take parish relief. OBSERVATION. A Terrier of 1709 mentions the above gift, and a Town-house for poor people, given by the family of the Miles's, formerly resident in this parish. These are both inserted in the Terrier of 1784. The aforesaid Terrier of 1709 also contains a donation of 3l. per annum, given by Sir Thomas Wodehouse, in 1655, (for which he tied big Manor of Chaunters) for the Poor of this place. This has not been noticed in any Terrier since; and as we find that it is not noticed in the Retyrns, we may infer that it bus been discontinued. REEPHAM WITH KERDISTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Two Pieces of Land, containing together 13 A. 3R. 8P. vested in the Minister and Church- wardens, and let at 61. per annum, given from the Wastes and Commons by a Deed in Chan- cery, in 164-6, for the repairs and ornaments of the Church ; and the overplus, if any, for such charitable uses as the greater part of the pa- rishioners may think proper. Also 3A. purchased by the Parishioners, in 1617, and 3K. in 1629, jet together at 21. 15s. a year, which sum is distributed at the discretion of the Minister and Churchwardens, in whom the Land is vested. Also some copyhold Tenements, given about the year 1698, by Wm. Turn is, inhabited by poor persons rent free. Augustin Breese and John Breth were admitted as Trustees in 1775. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 205 OBSERVATION. These Tenements are not noticed in the Terriers. RUNTON. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Edmund Hook, in 1708, gave by Will 1001. to provide fuel for the Poor of the parishes of Run ton and Bees ton. The said Legacy was expended in the purchase of Land at Hildon Reeston, in this county, which is vested in Wm. Nobbs, and produces ll. 13s. yearly. OBSERVATION. No account of the quantity of land as there should have beeu. The income is very small from such a Legacy. 12s. a year from Land, vested in John Breese, given by Miss Feazer, spinster, for the relief of widows and old maids. 1 1. 3s. 6*d. from Land, vested in the Rev. Saul Johnson ; ll. 10s. from Land, vested in Thomas Woodrow; and ll. 4s. from Land, vested in John Breese. Also 9l. 11s. 3d. from Land, given by Thomas Smith, and vested in Thomas King. All these are annually given. OBSERVATION. None of these donations are inserted in the Terriers. i RUSH ALL with LANG MERE. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 6A. SJR. of Land, vested in the Church- wardens, and let at 41. a year, which appears by the town books to have been for the repairs of the church, and the overplus for the relief of the Poor: other particulars unknown. T. 1806 mentions a Cottage and 6A. 2R. of Land, the rent of which is applied for the above purpose. 206 AN ACCOUNT OF RYBURGH GREAT. (GALLOW HUNDRED.) T. 1 806 says there are 1 4 A. of Land, let at 121. 10s. a year, and appropriated to the general use of the parish. SAHAM TONEY. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. 4 Alms houses, inhabited by 4 poor per- sons; vested in the Rector of Saham, and en- dowed with a Rent Charge of 51. per annum, out of the Estate of Mr. Forby. Edward G off, of Threaton, by Will, dated in. 161 1, gave, for the support of a Free School, a House for the master's residence, with a small Pightle adjoining, vested in the Rector of Caston, the Vicar of Walton, and the two Chief Consta- bles of Wayland Hundred. A Tenement, with a Close containing 3A. which tenement has been long since down. Two Rent Charges, payable out of the Estate of Mr. Dixon, making together 81. and 10s. for the entertainment of the visitors of the school. And in addition to the master's salary, a House and about ISA. of Land, vested in Thomas S. Dixon; let for 181. per annum. Richard Terry, by Will, dated in l6%6, gave the rent of a Close, called Porridge Close, for the Poor, if the Rector do not reside in the parish, vested in Charles Wright and Charles Hunt ; the rent and quantity of land are not mentioned. He also gave, for the use of the Clerk, a Tenement, in which he resides, with 3R. of Land ; vested in Hugh Boughcn, jun. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 207 and Robert Kiddle ; and for the Poor a House and Hempland, vested in Edward Clarke, jun. The house has been down beyond the memory of man ; the land is let at 10s. a year. A Barn, converted into a cottage, given, by Will, by Mary Duffield, in 170^; vested in 8 Trustees, for the use of the Poor. SALL. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) 9 G. An Annuity of 20s. yearly, out of the Church Estate, given by Will, by Thos. Sendall, before 1641, to be distributed among 20 poor men on St. Thomas's Day ; Feoffees, George Chad and Hunt Holley, Esqrs. 10s. yearly, from copyhold Land, vested in the Churchwardens, given by Deed, by Mary and Elizabeth Bell, in 1739, for bread and oat- meal for poor widows, in the time of Lent. A Cottage and lA. of Land, vested in Edward Hare and Win. Earle Bulwer, Esqrs. for the use of the Poor; unknown by whom given. The land lies waste at present, and produces no rent. T. 1806. Emma Howard, spinster, of Nor- wich, by Will, dated in 1789, left the interest of 301. which is distributed by the Trustees amongst the most deserving and needy Poor every Christmas Day. OBSERVATION. There are in many Terriers 2 small Cottages mentioned, but in this for 1806 but one. SALHOUSE. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. 3A. of Land, vested in the Churchwar- dens and Overseers, producing il. 16s. annually, 20$ AN ACCOUNT OF which is distributed among poor widows, on Easter Monday ; not known by whom given. A Rent Charge of 21. 10s. per annum, to be applied as the above, given by the Will of Ed- ward Methyer. I2s. distributed yearly, in bread, at Christmas, to the sick and infirm, given by Rd. Ward, Esq. 5s. a year, given by Edward Topcliffe, by XVill, in 1674, for the Poor of this place. See Wroxham. T. 1806 states that the first-mentioned Piece ttf Land has been exchanged by Commissioners tinder an Act of Inclosure ; and in lieu thereof, 23A. 2ll. 28P. on Moushold Heath have been allotted as Town Land, which are occupied by John llushbrook. SALTHOUSE. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. ll. a year, arising from a Piece of Land (which has been sold two or three times, but James Mitchell is the present owner) given about 1733, by Robert Colls and Elizabeth his wife, for bread to be distributed among the Poor at 4 different times in the year, viz. February the 8th, September the 21st, Christmas Day, and Easter Day, a fourth part each day. Also SOs. to be given to the Minister for two funeral sermons yearly, 10s. for each; one to be preached on Robert Colls's funeral day, viz. September the 21st; the other on Elizabeth C'oHs's, viz. the 8th of February ; each sermon to continue an hour. OitsfcRV AT i ox. There never was but one sermon preached, and the bread, which was to have been given away after the sermons, has not been distributed since the first three or four years. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 20$ T. 1747, but no other, mentions the 11. per annum for the two sermons. SAXLINGHAM. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 161. left by Mr. Ringale, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, the interest for clothing for the Poor. SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE&THORPE, (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Elizabeth Bayspoole, by Will, dated in 1711, bequeathed to the parish of Saxlingham Nethergate, 36s. a year, being a Rent Charge upon Laud, vested in Thomas Black, for bread for the Poor, viz. for 6 penny wheaten loaves every Sunday, to so many poor persons as attend divine service, or are hindered from so doing by some reasonable impediment. Also 10s. to be given on the 25th of December, to 10 of the poorest inhabitants, at 12d. a-piece. T. Elizabeth Bayspoole also left a like sum, which is a Rent Charge from Land, vested in Mr. Allum, for the parish of Saxlingham Thorpe, to he distributed in the same manner. The last-mentioned parish has also an annual payment of 10s. from Land, occupied by Stephen liowton, which is applied to the discharge of the parish rates ; not known by whom given, or for what purpose intended. T. 1806, for these parishes united, mentions one Town-house capable of receiving 4 inhabi- tants, built upon the Lord's Waste; also a piece of Land, called Gravel Pit Piece, given by the Will of John Tuthill, Rector, in 1678, to be 210 AN ACCOUNT OF used as a gravel-pit for repairing the highway, with a provision that the profitable part be let, and the rent distributed yearly on Christmas Day, to such poor persons of Saxlingham Ne- thergate as then receive the communion in their parish church ; this is now occupied by Roger Cockerill, the yearly rent 5s. About 1676, the said Wm. Tuthill bequeathed 201. the interest thereof to be applied as follows: two-thirds to the Overseers of Nethergate, and one-third to those of Thorpe, to be given by them to the Poor of each parish who are most in need. This money is in the hands of C. Rogers, upon bond, but in lieu of this the parish have a cottage, occupied by J. Wood. The inhabitants of Saxlingham Thorpe have a piece of Town Land, lying in Wood Field, con- taining 2R. now occupied by Stephen Outon ; yearly rent 10s. payable to the Overseers of this parish. SAXTHORPE. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. John Vaughan, Vicar, by Will, dated in 1666, and proved in 1669, bequeathed a sum of money, to be laid out in land, which is vested in the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Norwich ; the rent to be used for binding out a poor boy of this parish an apprentice in Norwich ; the produce; therefrom is uncertain, being inter- mixed with other charitable donations to that city. T. 1806 mentions 4 small Cottages belonging to this parish, inhabited by 4 poor persons. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 211 SCARNING. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G.-21. 12s. yearly from Land, to provide, a dozen penny loaves, to be distributed every Sun- day in the parish church, to such poor persons of the said parish as attend divine service. This distribution has long been, and is still made, but who caused it to be originally made is unknown. 41. 3s. 3d. per annum, uniformly applied for the benefit of such industrious poor persons as do not receive collection from the parish. The donor, and time and manner of the donation, are unknown. William Seeham, by Will, dated in 1 604, gave an Estate, consisting of a house and lands, part freehold and part copyhold, towards the main- tenance of a Free School, to be kept in the said house for ever ; vested in Sir J. Wodehouse, Bart. J. H. Astley, Esq. and others, producing 951. per annum; quantity of land not mentioned. T. 1725 mentions a Tenement, with the ap- purtenances, purchased by the inhabitants of the parish ; occupied by two persons, the yearly rent 40s. T. 1806 states 6s. paid yearly on Plough Monday to the Churchwardens and Overseers, by Mrs. Sarah Burcham, the proprietor of a piece of meadow land, containing lA. Also 3s. 4d. paid by custom by the Rector to the Churchwardens, for an acre of Land, intermixed with the Glebe Lands, given, by Will, by Robert Burr, in 1755. fl AN ACCOUNT OF SCRATBV. (EAST FLKGG HUNDRED.) G. RA. of Land in this parish, called Town or Poor's Land, and charged to the Lord's rent as such ; but how the parish hecame possessed thereof, or for what purpose it was intended, is not known. OBSKUVATIO*. Both the rent, and the appropriation et it, ought to have been mentioned in the return. SCULTHORPE. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. Francis Beckham gave, by surrender, in 1687, for the use of the Poor in general, '2 A. 2ll. of Land, by estimation, vested in Matthew Jones and Thomas Pindy, producing 1 2\. 19s. 3d. clear per annum. T. Terriers say there are 3A. of Meadow Land, let at 41. 4s. a year. Also a small Cot- tage, situated on the common, inhabited by poor people. SEDGEFORD. (SMITH DON HUNDRED.) G.^-l()s. a year, from money vested in Simon Oakley, of llcacham, given by Mason, for bread for t hose Poor who do not receive collection. A House, in the possession of the Church* wardens and Overseers, producing 21. yearly^ appropriated to the use of the Poor. OBSERVATION. This house is not mentioned in the Terriers. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 213 T. 1729 states the interest of 2l. 10s. in the hands of John Haycock, of Ash well, yeoman, called Evan's Dole. OBSERVATION. This has not been noticed in subsequent Terriers. SEETHING. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 31. per annum, given, by Will, by Thomas Brooke, in 1674, from Lands, &c. now belonging to 'Osmund Clarke, Esq. which is distributed quarterly to the Poor in bread, in compliance with the said Will. Thomas Spooner, by Will, dated in 1030, be- queathed 30s. yearly, from iiis Manors and Es*- tates in Seething, now held by Rawson Aislahie, Esq. and Thomas Rede, Gent. This is given to the Poor in money annually. 20s. yearly, charged upon Land in the parish of Brooke, now the property of John Kiddle; distributed at Easter in bread to the Poor be- longing to this place, being a legacy left by John Kerrison, April the 7th, 1753. A Piece of Land, containing 2R. 22P. and another, containing 1R. 20P. producing togt. her 12s. 6'd. a year. This land is supposed to have been left for the Poor, and the rent is accord- ingly distributed among them by the Church- wardens. The J2s. 6d. has been since increased to 16's. 6d. per annum. T. 1806. Maud Homer, spinster, ofPetistrce, in Suffolk, by her Will, dated in 1798, and proved in 1799, gave 2s. 8d. a week, payable out of her Estate at Petistrce aforesaid, (now the property of W. and E. Homer, as tenants in common) to the Churchwardens of this place, p 3 214 AN ACCOUNT OP to be given to the Poor in bread every Sabbath Day. OBSERVATION. This payment, at the time of the re- turns, had been 5 years in arrear. SETCHY. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) See N. Runcton. SHARINGTON. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. 201. left by Mr. Ringall, and 201. left by Mrs. Daubeney, both in the hands of the Churchwardens and Overseers, producing 11. 16s. yearly, for the Poor who receive no contribution from the parish. OBSERVATION. This money has not been noticed in any Terrier since 1735, which mentions 411. as then belong- ing to the parish, in the hands of T. Rix and Benjamin Pyle, for the use of the Poor. SHELFANGER. (DIBS ttUNDRED.) G. The annual sum of 51. from Land, vested in Richard Ellis, sen. and Charles Dodd, sen. left by Roger Dade, in 1681 ; half to be given in bread to 10 poor families, and the other half towards paying the common charges of the town. 81. 16s. from Land, vested in the aforesaid Trustees, given, by Will, by Sarah Franklin, in 1703, for bread for the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 215 SHELTON. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. upon an Estate, the property of Mary Craske, given by Dawson Futter, to provide gowns for poor widows. SHERFORD. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. About 2 A. of Land, vested in the Over- seers, producing 25s. clear, which is distributed to the Poor at Christmas. Not known by whom given. By Terrier 1 806, it appears that this Land is at Fakenham, and was then let to John Ivory, at 21. 2s. per annum. A Rent Charge of 15s. from an Estate at Ket- tlestone, and vested in the Rector of that place, given, by Will, by the Rev. John Branthwayt, about 17^5, and distributed as the above. T. 1806. One Piece of Meadow Land, con- taining about 4 A. lying in Reed Carr, but pro- ducing no rent. Also one Cottage for the use of the Poor, containing 2 dwellings, given by the late Right Hon. Charles Viscount Townshend. OBSERVATION. Who has the above 4 Acres? Who claims or possesses them ? And how does it happeu that the^ bring in nothing ? SHERINGHAM. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. Land, vested in the Churchwardens, pur- chased with 501. left by John Cook, in 1662, and producing 71. yearly, of which 20s. are for a Master of Arts to preach two chanty sermons, 216 AN ACCOUNT OF one upon the feast-day of St. John the Evange- list, the other in the week before Easter, and the overplus to be given to the necessitous Poor not taking weekly collection. Two bushels of Wheat, from Land vested in Robert Flower, Gent, for widows, and 4s. yearly from Land, vested in William Cranefield, to be given to the Poor in bread; but the donors' names are unknown, OBSERVATION. Cook's is the only benefaction men- tioned in the Terriers. T. 17IJ3 contains a Town-house, near the church, inhabited by 4- poor families. SIIERNBOURN. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. 2A. of Land, vested in the Overseers for the time being, producing 16s. a year, which has generally been annexed to the poors' rate : the particular purpose for which they were given, and by whom, is unknown. T. 1777. 16A. of Land, part of the old com- mon, allotted upon an inclosure, and planted with whins, for the benefit of the Poor, and for no other purpose whatever. OBSERVATION. Why \vas not this land noticed in the returns ? It is to be observed, too, that it has been noticed in no Terrier since that of 1777. ' SHIMPLING. HUNDRED.) G. Wm. Dinnington, in 172P, gave by Will, ls, a year, payable out of an Estate now Wm. Dixon's, to be distributed among 12 poor people? of this parish, by the Minister and Church- warden monthly. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 217 A Piece of Land in Shelfanger, producing 5s. per annum ; and another Piece in ShimpUng, producing 11. Is.fxl. yearly; but by whom, when, or how given, is uncertain. T. 1806. A Piece of Town Land, let at 10s. per annum, said to be given for supporting the church porch. SHINGHAM. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. 51. in the hands of Benjamin Frost, the interest thereof distributed to the Poor at Christ- mas ; but by whom the principal \ras given can- not be ascertained. T. 1801 says, that there was a Rood of Land belonging to this parish in Oxburgli Field, be- tween the lands then or late N. Fowler's, in Downpit Field, which said Rood was not then known. Also an Acre in Gooderston Field, charged with Is. a year, for Shingham, which Jias not been paid for many years. SHIPDHAM. (MITFOBD HUNDRED.) G. Robert James and Bun-age Martin, by Deed, in 1650, gave a Rent Charge of 61. per annum, for ever, to the Poor of this parish, to be distributed on the 1st of May and the 1st of November, in equal half-yearly payments. A Rent Charge of 10s. yearly, left in 1706 by John Rawling, for ancient poor people. 21. yearly from Land, vested in the heirs of Thomas Townshend and Oliver Denn, bequeath- ed by Thomas Masters, in 1716, to be given 218 AN ACCOUNT QF yearly to 60 of the ancient poor inhabitants of this place on St. Thomas's Day. 21. 5s. left by Wm. Mountain, to be disposed of amongst the Poor yearly, between the Feast of All Saints and the Purification of the Virgin Mary. Thomas Bullock, in 1735, left an Estate, now vested in the majority of the inhabitants of Shipd- ham, and producing 451. yearly rent, for the purpose of educating the children of the poor in- habitants in reading, writing, and arithmetic, gratis. None of these donations are mentioned in any Terrier except that for 1725, and this has only those of Master's and Mountain's. This Terrier, however, notices " some. Land belonging to the parish church, let at 81. 10s. a year; also a Farm in Rymerston, belonging to the Poor and Church ofShipdham, let to John Blancheflower, at about 301. a year ; also 3 Cottages for the Poor." OBSERVATION. Why were not the three last in the re- turns ? Are they lost ? SHOTTESHAM ALL SAINTS. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. Elizabeth Bayspoole, in 1711, left 31. for a school, 21. 12s. for a weekly distribution of bread, and 21. to be annually distributed in mo- ney, the whole amount being a Rent Charge upon an Estate, vested in Sarah Denny. Maria Susanna, the wife of Dr. Cooper, pays yearly the sum of 41. 10s. being a Legacy of Thomas Bransby, to be given away in money to the Poor of this parish, and the like sum to the Poor of St. Mary. NORFOLK CHARITIES. Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, by Will, left Land, vested in the Mercers' Company in London, to provide for the maintenance of 4- poor men of a certain description, belonging to this parish, in Trinity Hospital, in East Green- wich ; and for 4 belonging to St. Mary. SHOTTESHAM ST. MARY. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 11. payable from the before-mentioned Estate of Sarah Denny, left by Elizabeth Bays- poole, in 1711, for the Poor of this place. For further donations see Shottesham All Saints. T. Two Cottages, situated opposite the Vi- carage House, inhabited by 4 poor families. SHOULDHAM. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) T. 1716. The sum of 161. in the hands of Robert Hastings, belonging to the Poor. Also 1 Rood of Land, abutting South against the street; North upon the pathway leading from Westgate-street to the church ; East upon the lands of Mrs. Becket, widow ; West upon the lands of Francis Lee. STOLEY PASTON. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. A Tenement, with 4 A. of Land, vested in John Mark, Robert Smith, and Benjamin Barber, given by John Hetheringham, previously to 1654. The house is occupied by poor people, rent free, and the land is let for 41. a year. After deducting necessary repairs and Lord's 220 AN ACCOUNT OF rent, the remainder is disposed of for the use of the Poor, at the discretion of the Feoffees, agreeably to the Deeds of Trust. SMALLBURGH. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 9 A. OP. of Land, not known when or by whom given, but they appear, by the Court Books of Sinallburgh Hall, to have been intended for the Poor and Church, though the rent has been solely applied for the use of the latter. The said land is vested in Thomas Mark, Johu Jackson, jun. and John Postle, and produces 51. per annum clear. 4A. 1R. of Land, held of the Manor of Small* burgh, to which certain Feoffees have, from time to time, been regularly admitted in trust, for and towards the maintenance of the Poor, and the repairs of the parish church of Smallburgh ; but whether it is a part of the above $A. 20P. cannot be ascertained. OBSERVATION. It seems strange that it should not be known whether this 4A. iR. be let with the .QA. 20P. or whether it bo another piece of laud, of which the rent is ap- plied for the same purpose. T. 1806. A Town-house, built upon ground purchased by the parish for that purpose, and inhabited by poor persons, SNETTERTON. HUNDRED.) G. The Poor of Snetterton have received, time out of mind, 31. per annum from the te- nants of the principal farm in the parish, but upon what reason is not known either by the NORFOLK CHARITIES. 221 inhabitants of the place, the tenants who pay it, or the steward of the owner of the farm : nor can it be made out from the Court Books of the Manor. It is thought that the donation is in Jaud, for the following reason : the church of Snetterton receives 3l. yearly, paid partly from the same farm, and partly from another farm in the parish ; and by a memorandum made by a late Rector in an old register, this donation is said to be in land, lying in various pieces about the field of Snetterton, but the lands are not now to be found, the boundaries of them having been ploughed up time out of mind. T. Ancient Terriers mention 26A. 2R. of Church Land, but no town land or donation, SOUTHREPPS. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 5 Pieces of Land, containing together 5 A. 1R. and let to separate tenants for 21. 19s. yearly, for the benefit of the Poor. Houses, occupied by various poor persons, but when, or by whom the houses and land were given, is not known. SNETTISHAM. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) G. George Gold, by Will, dated in 1782, gave 15s. a year, from money vested in Thomas Smith, of Dersingham, blacksmith, to be given in bread, and divided equally among such poor widows of the parish of Snettisham as have nei- ther house nor land of their own, and who take no parish collection. Two Houses, producing 51. yearly, which is appropriated to the benefit of the Poor. *22 AN ACCOUNT OF SNORING GREAT. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. John Pearson, Lord Bishop of Chester, prior to 1638, bequeathed 201. for the Poor, to be laid out in land for their use. One acre was purchased in 1638, with 9l- which produces 15s. yearly. Three roods have since been purchased, and let for 7s. 6d. per year ; but whether bought with the remainder of the said legacy is not known. lA. 2R. of Land, let for 17s. 6d. per annum, purchased with 201. left previously to 1676, by Robert West, D. D. the rent to be distributed among the Poor on the first Lord's Day in January yearly. These pieces of land believed to be now vested in John Rix, as surviving Trustee. OBSERVATION. None of these donations are noticed in tlje Terriers ; but a rood of land for repairing the chprch is noticed therein. SNORING LITTLE. (GAL LOW HUNDRED.) G. 7 A. of Land, vested in Thomas Cooper, producing 31. 11s. a year, for the benefit of the Poor; but other particulars are not known. T. The Terriers mention 2 Cottages, inha- bited by the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. SOUTHACRE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) T. 1725. 2 A. of Land belonging to the Poor, in the Field of Southacre, in the use of Jeffery Boulton, and 5l. in his hands, given to the Poor by,Sir Edward Bankham. OBSERVATION. The land has not been noticed since the above dates, nor the money since 1735. SOUTHBERG. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) T. 13A. 2R. SOP. of Land, late part of the common, allotted in 1798 by the Commissioners under an Inclosure Act, for the use of the Cot- tagers. This land is now arable, and in the oc- cupation of Jaret Pond. SPARHAM. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Benjamin Bourne, Alice Garmond, and Reuben Bourne, left 101. each, but when not known ; and Robert Sy borne, in 166*0, 51. The joint amount, viz. 351. has been lessened by a fine of 31. 14s. to 311. 6s. which produces ll. 11s. 4d. clear for the Poor; the principal vested in the Parish Officers. SPORLE WITH PALGRAVE. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUND'RED.) G. About 1 lA. of Land, given (it is sup- posed) by Sir Mathew Hollworthy, (but how or when is unknown, the writings being lost) for 224- AN ACCOUNT OF educating 8 poor children in reading and arith- metic. The land is vested in the Hon. Leveson Gower, Lord of the Manor, and produces 71. 10s. yearly. OBSERVATION. Tlii? land is not mentioned in the Ter- riers Mnco 1753. SPROWSTON. (TAVF.RHAM HUNDRED.) G. -5s. payable yearly by the Treasurers of the Boys' Hospital, Norwich, called Warne's (iift, for the Poor. STALHAM TOWNSHIP. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. and T. John Riches, by Will, dated in 1624, gave 3R. of Land and a Tenement, vested in 4 Feoffees. The land produces 10s. yearly for the Poor, and the tenement is inhabited by several poor persons. Thomas Smith, in 1344, bequeathed 51." per annum for the Poor, and 13s. 4d. for the Minis- ter, for preaching two sermons in the parish church every year, which sum of 51. 13s. 4d. is paid from a Cottage and Land, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens for the time being. A Close, called Long Close, containing 6 A. given by Will, by Catharine Smith, in 1718, to the Churchwardens and Overseers, and their successors, upon trust, that they pay the sum of lo's. for bread, to be distributed in equal shares to the Poor, at Easter and Christmas. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 225 STANFIELD. (LAUNDJTCH HUNDRED.) T. 1740. A small Cottage or Town-house, situate about half a mile from the church, in- habited by two poor persons. 3l. 3s. in money, as a parish stock, the inte- rest of which is applied by the Churchwardens and Overseers for the relief of the Poor, and de- fraying other parish charges. STARSTON. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. 20s. a year for the Poor of this parish, out of the Estate of the Rev. John Cutting, given by the Will of Mary Selling, of Topcroft. 2 A. 1R. of Land, and a Messuage, called the Town House, both purchased by the parishioners about 1687. The land produces a rent of 11. yearly. STIBBARD. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. 6s. 8d. a year, from a Cottage and 2A. of Land, vested in Michael Habberton, payable quarterly to the Churchwar- dens and Overseers, to be distributed to the Poor at their discretion, bequeathed by Pearce. SR. of Town Land, producing 6s. a year. A Cottage, occupied by poor persons ; also a Piece of Land, of about I A. possessed by, and supposed to be given to, the young people as a play-ground. Q 226 AN ACCOUNT OF OBSERVATION. The two first benefactions only are no- ticed in the Terrier. STIFFKEY. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. 161. 10s. in the hands of the Rev. Authur Branthwayt, left by Christopher Ringer, the interest to buy blankets for the Poor. OBSERVATION. In 1806 the legacy of Christopher Ringer was in the hands of Thomas Wordingham. T. One small Cottage, near the river, con- taining two dwellers. STOCKTON. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) G. An Estate, comprising a House and 45A. 1R. 2P. of Land, vested in W. H. Wilson, Esq. Thomas Kerrich, Esq. the Rev. N. Lumly, and Robt. Bond, Gent, the rent whereof has been customarily applied to keep the church in good repair, and the remainder given among the ne- cessitous Poor at the discretion of the Feoffees, let at 241. ; clear produce about 161. a year. OBSERVATION. 81. appears a great deduction from a rent of 2*1. STODY. (HOLTHUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 31. a year, from an Estate now belonging to Colonel Harbord, given by Wm. Symonds, in 1688, to learn poor chil- dren to read, knit, and spin. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 227 STOKE HOLY CROSS. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. The Terriers mention one small Cottage, situate upon Poringland Heath, within the bounds of Stoke, inhabited by two poor persons rent free. The Terrier for 1706 names 131. as a parish stock, in the hands of Dorothy Fitt, widow, upon bond, the interest thereof applied by the Overseers for the relief of the Poor. This money is referred to in 1709, but no notice taken of it since. STOKE FERRY. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. lA. of Land, vested in the Overseers, and let for 4s. a year, supposed to have been given for the use of the Poor. T. 1806. 2 Houses and a Piece of Land, oc- cupied by the Poor of this place rent free ; also a House, let to Mr. Hebjer, at 10s. 6d. a year. STOW BARDOLPH. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. and T. Sir Ralph Hare, Knight, in 1603, founded an Alms-house, containing 6 small te- nements for 6 poor inhabitants of this place, and in 1622 endowed it with 86A., of Land, in Wi- genhall St. Mary Magdalen, formerly vested in Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, Lady of the Manor of Stow Bardolpli ; and in 1806 it was let at 361. per annum. The inhabitants of the said Alms- house are to have such weekly allowance and cloathing as the rents will afford. 228 AN ACCOUNT OF A Town-house and 33 Perches of Land, called the Town Yard, let at 11. 12s. per annum. 3A. 3R. of Land, let at 61. 6s. per annum, and 10A. of Fen Land, let at 21. 10s. per annum, which lands are vested in Henry Bell, Esq. and Edmund Saffery ; the rents are applied partly to the relief of the Poor, and partly to the repairs of the church. A Piece, containing 3A. 3R. vested as afore- said, and let at 61. 6s. a year ; to he distributed amongst such poor labourers as do not receive collection. OBSERVATION. -Is 361. a sufficient rent for 86 acres of land, or 21. 10s. for 10 acres of fen land ? STOW BEDON. (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. About IR. of Land, belonging to this parish, lying in Cornelius Carter's estate, for which no rent has been paid in the memory of the parish officers, nor are any writings relative thereto extant. STRATTON ST. MICHAEL. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. According to the information of elderly persons in the parish, there formerly was Land charged with the payment of 10s. a year, to be given to the Poor in bread, which donation has for many years been lost, and no certain account can be procured about it. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 229 STRATTON LONG ST. MARY. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. John Roope, Gent, by his Will, proved in 1 687, gave a Rent Charge of 26s. a year, payable from a Messuage called the Swan, in this plac, to be distributed in bread weekly to 6 poor widows, or other Poor if there be no widows to receive it. Thomas Reeve, by Will, dated in 1663, be- queathed 5 01. the interest thereof to be applied to buying 3 blue gowns annually, to be given to such poor persons as the Minister and Church- wardens shall think most deserving. OBSERVATION. It is not stated in the return that this latter charity is applied. The sum of 26s. from an Estate here and in Wacton, given by Elizabeth Baypoole, by Will, dated in 16*1 1, to be distributed in bread weekly to 6 poor persons. A Messuage and 3 Roods of Land, given by Nicholas Porter, in 1578, by Will, for a dwel- ling-house for the poorest in the parish ; vested in the Feoffees. OBSERVATION. This las't legacy is pot mentioned in the Terriers. STRATTON STRAW LESS. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Bulwer, in 1693, left 1001. to Trustees, to be laid out in the purchase of Land, and directed that the rent of such land should be disposed of as follows, viz. 10s. a year to the Trustees for their trouble; 10s. to be given to the poor communicants at each of the sacra- tt 3 230 AN ACCOUNT OF merits ; and the remainder to be distributed upon St. Thomas's Day to the poorest and most aged widows, and the most impotent in the parish. Part of the said legacy was laid out in the pur- chase ofland, which now lets for 61. a year, but produces clear only 51. 3s. 8d. The remaining part, with an addition from Robert Marsham, was expended in the purchase of stock* in the 3 per cent. Consols, and produces 11. 10s. yearly. OBSERVATION. This gift is not mentioned in the Ter- riers since 1709. STRUMPSHAW. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G.-r4 bushels of Wheat j'early given, by Will, by Wilfiam Black, Gent, in January 1756, for the benefit of the poorest persons in this parish. SUFFIELD. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 10A. of Land, vested in Robert Lacey, purchased with 1001. left for that purpose by Thomas Symonds, in 1682, producing 7\. yearly, from which taxes, &c. amounting to 16s. 4d. are deducted ; the neat produce to be distributed among 6 poor ancient widows, or if no widows, to other poor people of this parish. ISA. of Land, in the Manor of Aylsham, pur- chased with 1001. left, in 16.94, by Thomas Bulwer ; the rent to be distributed among the poor communicants at every sacrament, 10s. each time, and tlie remainder to be disposed of among poor widows and impotent people. This land is vested in William Assheton Harbord, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 231 Robert Marsham, juti. and Wm. Earl Bulwer ; annual rent 5l. taxes ls. 4d. SURLINGHAM. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 16 Pieces of Land, containing about 10A. 2R. vested in John Grey, given in 1460, by Mr. John Aluskik, for the repairs of the church and the relief of the Poor, as is supposed; the rent 61. 18s. T. 1806 says 13 Pieces, containing 10A. 2R. 14P. SUTTON. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. 201. in the hands of William Bray, the interest for the relief of widows not taking col- lection. T. The Terrier for 1760, and those before, notice a small Cottage near the common, inha- bited by several poor people. In that year the parish stock was 241. In 1777, it was reduced to 201. and in 1801, it was 201. in the hands of Samuel Starling. There has been no Terrier since that date. SWAFFHAM. (SOUTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. Demesnes and Manors of Hassals and Whitsands (formerly Chauntry Lands) purchased by the town of Svvaffham, in 1549, and con- firmed by Letters P'atent from Edward the 6th, for the relief of the Poor, amending the high- ways in or near the town, making, repairing, 0, 4 232 AN ACCOUNT OF and maintaining the common wells, and for other common charges to be hereafter done in the said town, as shall be thought proper, from time to time, by the Churchwardens, with the consent and agreement of two honest and sub- stantial persons dwelling there : and it is pro- vided in the original Letters Patent, that the sum of 54s. shall be annually distributed to p, poor inhabitants, in equal portions, called the King's Alms. The said estates are vested in the Churchwardens for the time being, and 12 per- sons chosen by the parishioners, and generally called the Twelve, producing 70l. yearly. A Close, called the Camping Close, contain- ing 3A. given, by Deed, in 1475, by John Botryght, and vested as the above ; the rent, 21. is applied to the same purposes. A House, vested as before, left by Susanna Bedingfield, in 1671 ; let at 31. a year. Land, given by Helen Johnson, in 1675, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, producing ll. yearly. Houses, given by William and Susanna Be- clingfiekl, in J686, vested in the Churchwardens and the Twelve ; let for 27l. Us. a year, all which rents are for the use of the Poor. A House, given, by Will, by Thomas Theo- dorick, in 1723; and some Almi-houses in Lynn-street, it is not known by whom given ; but being burnt down, they were rebuilt by the said Thos. Theodorick ; vested in the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers, and inhabited by poor people. 101. given by Mary Machin, by Will, in 1675, the interest for 12 poor widows; 101. given by Wentland, the interest for the Poor ; and 101. left by Rose Case, in 171 1, the interest for NORFOLK CHARITIES. 233 poor widows who receive no collection ; these gifts and legacies vested in the Churchwardens. Nicholas Hamond, by Will, in 1724, left a shop and stall, vested in the Minister, Church- wardens, and Overseers, the rent thereof, ll. 7s. to be distributed in bread, or red herrings, to the Poor, on the six Sundays in Lent. He also bequeathed 10001. for the use of this parish, whereof 5001. was to be expended in erecting a building for a master and his family to reside in, a school-room for instructing 20 youths in the English tongue, and a room or rooms to employ 20 poor persons in the manufactory of this country. This charity, which has been fulfilled, is vested in the Vicar of Swaffham, and the Rectors of Newton, Great Cressingham, Ashill t and Hilborough. The remaining 5001. is vest- ed in the public funds, and produces 241. per annum. A Rent Charge of 10s. a year, given, by Will, by Edward Bayrield, in 1729, for the Poor. A small Piece of Land, in North Pickenham, supposed to have been given for the use of the Poor of Swaffham, producing 15s. a year. A House, in Mingate-street, for the Poor to live in ; all these vested in the Minister and Churchwardens, but the donors' names are un- known. 101. left by William Rod well, in 1770, with which, and with 81. added by his widow, aStaJl, since converted into a House, was purchased and vested in Charles and William Rod well, and their heirs for ever, the rent thereof, 30s. a year, to be distributed in bread to the Poor, on the four last Sundays in Lent. T. By the Terriers we find the first-mention- ed Lands contain 98A. By said Terriers it ap- 234 AN ACCOUNT OF pears there was then a Dwelling-house upon the Land at North Pickenham, the rent of which was 11. 10s. Likewise the sum of 11. 10s. as a parish stock, in the hands of James Large, the interest thereof applied to the relief of the Poor, and defraying other parish charges. OBSERVATION. The return notices but 301. if that sum be any part thereof. SWAFIELD. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. Some Land, for repairs of the church, in the Terriers, but none for the relief of the Poor. SWAINSTHORPE. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) G. Land left by John Pye, in 1697, pro- ducing 21. yearly. Two other Pieces, each producing 10s. a year, not known by whom given, for the use of the Poor. T. A Cottage for the Poor, on the West side of the Common. SWANNINGTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Stephen Shereing, Citizen of London, in 1643, bequeathed a Rent Charge of 51. per annum, from 2 tenements in Bucklersbury, London, payable to the Minister and Church- wardens of this parish, to be given to the Poor, half in bread and half in money. 31. per annum, from copyhold Land, vested in George Carr, Reclor, given by Will, by Johm NORFOLK CHARITIES. 235 Carter, in 1641, to be distributed annually among the Poor. OBSERVATION. These donations have not been inserted in the two last Terriers, the latest of which was in 179*. SWANTON ABBOTTS. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. 20s. a year, from Land, vested in the Minister and Parish Officers, left by Ann Steward, in 1732. 5s. a year, payable by William Manning, Esq. left by Sarah Young, in the same year. 10s. payable by Mr. Weldon, given by Deed, by Fuller ; which gifts are to be distributed to the Poor in bread. OBSERVATION. None of these donations are to be found in the Terriers. SWANTON MORLEY. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. 50A. of Land, in several inclosures, given by Will, by Thomas Barrett, one moiety of the produce thereof to be applied towards the repairs of the parish church, and the other to the relief of the Poor. The said land is vested in 9 Trus- tees, and produces 241. 10s. 8d. clear per annum. By T. 1806, the rent was 401. per annum. He also gave an annual payment of 31. from an Inclosure, called Parson's Land, which rent is said to be lost. OBSERVATION. How ought this to be, if the land be still remaining ? William Small, Gent, of Hadley, in Suffolk, by Will, dated in 1651, gave a Rent Charge of 101. per annum, upon Lands, called Eye Park, 235 AN ACCOUNT OF in the said county, towards the maintenance, education, and binding out apprentices, poor boys born in this parish, which rent is now vested in the Churchwardens, and produces 81. clear of all deductions. T. 1806. Robert Freeman, by Will, dated in 1792, left ll. Is. a year, to be distributed in bread on Easter Sunday, for ever, to the most necessitous Poor, by the Minister and Church- wardens for the time being. SWARDESTON. (HUMBLEYARD HUNDRED.) T. The Terriers contain a Cottage for the use of the Poor, at the West end of the common. SYDERSTRAND. (NORTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. Land, in the possession of Thomas Nurse, producing ll. 14s. yearly, for the benefit of the Poor ; but further particulars are unknown. TACOLNESTON. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. 10A. of Land, allotted by the Commis- sioners for inclosing this parish, in 1779, for the Poor, which are vested in the Duke of Norfolk, Knipe Gobbet, Esq. Charles Brown, Thomas Warren, (Rector) and the Churchwardens, and let for 9l. a year. Edmund Knipe, Esq. in 1763, bequeathed Land, vested in Knipe Gobbet, Esq. producing 5L 4s. a year, for the Poor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 237 TASBURG. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. Robert Meek gave, by Will, in 1598, Si. a year, from Land vested in Thomas Mildred and Elizabeth Bateman, to the Churchwardens, for the Poor of this place. Town Land, containing 10A. 2R. 10P. vested in Sir Thomas Beevor, Bart, and 5 others, pro~ during ?1. 15s. 2d. applied to the relief of the Poor. 10s. from 2R. of Land, vested in the Church- wardens. It is unknown by whom these two last parcels of land were given. TATTERFORD. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. 9l. in the hands of J. Wright, Clk. pro- ducing 9s. a year, but who gave it, or for what purpose, is unknown. Diana Drury gave, by Will, in 1745, a House, vested in the Overseers, worth 30s. a year, for the use of the Poor, to be repaired by the pro- prietor of her estate at Tatterford. OBSERVATION. This house is not mentioned in the Ter- riers. That for 1729 mentions a small cottage, or alms-house. The first of these gilts, however, is in the Terriers. TATTERSETT. (CALLOW HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 21. 12s. upon Lands now belonging to George Chad, Esq. left by John Tinkler, in 1713, to be given weekly to the Poor in bread. 238 AN ACCOUNT OF A House for the use of the Poor, vested in the Overseers, given, by Will, by Diana Drury, in 1745, worth 30s. a year, to be kept in repair by the proprietor of her estate at Tattersett. 501. in the hands of George Chad, Esq. being a Legacy of Samuel Nutt, in 1762, the interest thereof, 21. 10s. to purchase 50 yards of hemp cloth, to be given to the poorest persons in the parish, yearly, on the Sunday next after Christ- mas Day. T. 1777 states that there is a Rent Charge of Is. a week, given to the Poor of Gatesend, by one Moody, and paid out of the Estate belong- ing to Charles Wright, Esq. TERRINGTON ST. JOHN. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 11 A. of Land, vested in Henry New- comb, Henry Wright, and others, producing 131. 17s. 6d. a year, given for the benefit of poor housekeepers, who receive no collection from the parish. within the year, except 10s. to the Minister, for preaching a sermon on St. John the Baptist's Day. T. 4A. 2R. of Land, in Church Field, given to repair an hospital, in which 4 poor widows reside, and to provide them with coals ; the rent of the said land is 31. 15s. a year. TERRINGTON ST. CLEMENT. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 2 A. of Land, now let for 30s. a year, have been left time immemorial to the poor house- holders of this parish, who do not receive any NORFOLK CHARITIES. 239 collection, but whether by Will or Deed cannot be ascertained, as no records are to be found. OBSERVATION. From a Terrier of 1801, it appears that the rent of this land is paid to a school for teaching poor children. 20s. a year, left by Will, by W. Bulware, chargeable on an -Estate, late the property of Mr. Francis Edwards, for the relief of those Poor who are not chargeable to the parish, but to be given only as long as his executor shall think proper. THETFORD. (ST. MARY, ST. PETER, AND ST. CUTHBERT.) As the best account of the Charities belonging to Thetford is to be found in BurreWs History thereof, we have made the following extract from that work. It is to be observed, that St. Marys parish is partly in Suffolk, yet we could not separate it from the other two, seeing that a much larger portion of the town, which is in Norfolk, partakes of the Charities belonging to it : In consequence of the Will of Sir Richard Fulmerston, Knight, dated in 1566, an Act of Parliament was obtained, by which the following institutions took place : first, that of a perpetual Preacher at St. Mary's, to preach once a week, but at four different times in the year to mention the name of the founder, and to give God thanks for his pious and charitable foundation : secondly, that of a Free Grammar School, with a Master and Usher : and, thirdly, that of an Hospital in Black Fryers' Yard. In this Hospital were to be four poor people, two men and two 540 AN ACCOUNT OF women. All these were to he a body politic ; the preacher to he the master of the said school, and the usher and poor people to be the fellows, with the name of the Master and Fellows of the School and Hospital atThetford. They were .to have the power, under the Corporation, of letting the lands left them, and of applying the savings to building, repairs, &c. To support this charity, certain lands in Croxton were be- queathed by the founder, of which the clear profits are now 5001. per annum. Of this sum the clergyman receives 951. annually ; the schoolmaster 6'6l. 13s. 4d. ; the usher 521. ; and each of the four poor people 5s. weekly. The appointment of preacher, usher, and poor appli- cant, is vested in the Corporation. Sir Joseph Williamson, Knight, by Will, dated in 1701, bequeathed 2001. and the debt due to him from Mr. Heveningham, to the Corporation ofThetford, to be laid out in the purchase of lands and tenements, for such public good of the town of Thetford as his executors should think fit. The Corporation accordingly pur- chased of Sir Thomas Gage, Bart, a farm and several pieces of meadow ground, called Ox Pastures, situated at Fornham All Saints and Barton Parva, in the county of Suffolk. This sum (the Corporation being assisted by a decree in Chancery) is annually applied in binding out apprentices such boys and girls, inhabitants of the town, as ave thought proper and deserving objects of charity; but when there is a want of such boys and girls, then the overplus of the revenue of the estate is laid out in cloth, and distributed among such poor people as have no children, or in putting boys and girls to school previous to their being bound apprentices. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 241 OBSERVATION. 929 boys and 97 girls have been bound apprentices since it's institution, Henry Smith, Alderman of London, by Will, in 1626, left his Estates at Stoughton, in the county of Leicester, of the then value of 2201. per annum, to be divided among several parishes specified in his Will, for charitable purposes, of which sum 101. was annually paid, after his death, to the borough of Thetford ; but in 1801, a lease of the said estates expiring, they were let for 5581. when the Governors of Christ's Hos- pital, who are the superintendents of this cha- rity, caused 201. per annum to be paid to the said borough. This sum is expended in pur- chasing and giving away to six poor people, in, each of the three parishes, six grey coats, with the letter S. on their buttons. Sir Edwin Rich, by Will, dated in 1675, be- queathed to the Poor of the borough of Thetford 20i. a year, for 500 years, chargeable on his Estate at Beccles, called Rose Hall Farm, to be paid every 18th of December, and to be laid out in bread or cloth for the same, upon every 24th of December, by the Mayor and two of the bur- gesses of the Corporation. This sum is annually laid out in cloathing for poor people, according to the Will of the donor. William Barnham, Esq. an Alderman of the city of Norwich, by Will, dated in 1647, be- queathed 41. annually, to be paid by the Mayor and Sheriffs, &c. of Norwich, out of certain Estates left to them, to the Mayor, Burgesses, and Commonalty of Thetford, for the purpose either of binding out apprentices or of apparell- ing poor children of the said town. The said charity is annually received from Norwich, and is expended in cloathing for poor people. R 242 A"N ACCOUNT OF OBSERVATION. This charity, although the property of the whole Corporation, is at present under the sole direc- tion of the Mayor and Aldermen. Sir Charles Harbord, Knight, by a Codicil to his Will, in 1679, bequeathed an annual bene- faction to the Poor of Thetford, during the term of a lease granted him by the Crown ; but the lease having expired, the charity has become extinct also. On the dissolution of the Abbey of Thetford, by Henry the 8th (in consequence of which he gave it to the Right Honourable Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk) an agreement was made that the new owner, and that all future owners of the said Abbey, should for ever give to the Poor of Thetford 81. 10s. annually, in lieu of the alms they were accustomed to receive of the Monks. This sum has been since regularly paid by the successive owners of the Abbey to the Mayor and Burgesses of the borough, who distribute it in cloathing, or such charitable purposes as they think proper. The alms given by the Monas- tery, for which the 81. was deemed an equiva- lent, were valued thus : 21. used to be paid to divers poor people annually, by the Prior; I6*s. annually to poor people, by the same, at the celebration of the Lord's Supper ; and ll. Is, 8d. to poor people, by the same, every Friday, for the repose of the soul of John, Duke of Norfolk, an ancient custom. The provisions and broken victuals daily distributed to the same, by the Prior, were calculated at 4l. 12s. 4d. per annum. , Mrs. Margaret Eden gave, by her Will, in 1616, the sum of 401. to the Mayor and Corpo- ration of Thetford, to be by them laid out in securing 31. per annum for ever, to be paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers, for the use and benefit of the Poor of the three parishes. A NORFOLK CHARITIES. 243 House in the Guildhall-yard (now the Red Lion) was purchased for that purpose by the Corpora- tion, with an annual Rent Charge of 31. to be paid as directed, and to be distributed by the Parish Officers in cloaths or firing to the Poor. OBSERVATION. The Mayor and Aldermen have, for a considerable time, undertaken the management of this cha- rity, who dispose of it as they think proper, -without the assis- tance or interference of the Churchwardens. Mr. Thomas Gent, an Alderman of Thetford, gave, by Will, dated in 1608, to the Mayor and Corporation, for the use and benefit of the Poor of Thetford ; and for the ringing of a bell, morn- ing and night, throughout the year, a certain Messuage and Tenement, &c. but the messuage having been destroyed by fire, the only proceeds of the charity are 5s. 3d. arising annually from the ground of the said premises. Sir John Wodehouse, Bart, in 1751, presented to the Corporation their securities, given to him for the payment of 2001. which he had advanced for their use, and all interest due thereon,- on condition that they bound themselves, and their successors, to pay for ever to the Poor 20s. on every Christmas Day, as a donation from him, which they agreed to do, and for the better se- curing the payment of it, it was resolved, that all and every the rents and perquisites belonging to the Corporation should for ever remain and stand charged with the payment thereof. The above annuity is also entailed on the Red Lion, and is annually given to the Poor by the Mayor and Aldermen, according to Sir J. Wodehouse's direction. William Firmage. a shepherd, of Barnham, gave, by Will, in 1599, the sum of 101. for the of the Poor of Thetford, to be paid by his 244 AN ACCOUNT OF executors to the Mayor and Corporation, within one year next after his decease, which legacy the Mayor and Corporation paid to Robeit Haytree, HI consideration of his having executed a Deed, dated August 3, 1(>22, securing to them and their successors, for ver, the yearly sum of 20s. issuing out of the rents and profits of two Houses, with their appurtenances, situate at Thetford, opposite St. Mary's church, called Maiden's Head and Lcadenhall ; which 20s. was, at the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle yearly, to be paid at or in the porch of the South door of the parish church of St. Mary. And by the aforesaid Deed, full power was given to the Mayor and Corporation, and their successors, as often as the said sum of 20s. should not be paid at the time and place appointed, to enter in and upon either of the said tenements, and distrain for as much of the annuity as should be in arrear. OBSERVATION. The above charity has been long dis- continued, and the premises are now the property of Stephen Payne Galway, Esq. Mr. Samuel Snelliug, of Thetford, bequeathed to the parish of St. Cuthbert lA. of Ground, si- tuated at the extremity of the town, near the London turnpike, the rents and profits of which were to be annually divided among the poor in- habitants of that parish, for ever. At what time this bequest was made is uncertain. The land is now in the occupation of Robert Whitrod, at 40s. a year, which the Churchwardens add to the money arising from the poor land, and distribute to the Poor in coals during the winter. By an Act oflnclosure, in the 44th ye.tr of his present Majesty, the following allotments were made to the three parishes of Thetford * for the use of such of the Poor as are legally settled there, and who have not received alms or collection. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 245 from any of the parishes : viz. to St. Peter's 19 A. 3R. 10R to St. Cuthbert's ISA. 2R. 20R and to St. Mary's 23A. The above land has been let by auction to different occupiers, and the annual rents, amounting to 721. are applied by the Parish Officers to the purchase of coals, which are distributed by them among the Poor, accord- ing to the provisions of the Act. THOMPSON, (WAYLAND HUNDRED.) G. Land, producing 9l. I Os. 4d. a year, l)ut by whom given, when, how, or in whom vested, is unknown. It is said to have been intended for the relief of such Poor as do not take collection. OBSERVATFON. The quantity of the land, and its present application, ought to have been specified. G. Matthew Barker, by Will, dated in 1769, directed 10 pennyworth of bread to be given weekly to such Poor as do not take collection, which donation is from Land vested in Keene Bunkall. T. 1806. Two small Cottages, situate next the common, occupied by the Poor. THORNHAM. (SMITHDON HUNDRED.) after deducting repairs and taxes, is applied for the use of the Poor, at the discretion of the Minister and Churchwardens for the time being 1 . O Cuthbert N orris, D. D. who died in 1621, gave, by Will, a Cottage, with 1A, of Land, 250 AN ACCOUNT OF which now lets for 21. 12s. 6*d. a year, and di- rected that (the Lord's rent and repairs being deducted) the Minister and Churchwardens should distribute the residue to the Poor, where most required, in pecks of malt or of meslin, upon festival days ; and in bread, upqn Sundays . in Lent, every year. 4A. of Land, allotted, in 1765, to these two last Estates, let to Richard Cock, at 21. 10s. a year, which is applied for the use and benefit of the Poor. An Annuity of 21. a year, payable from an Estate of Robert Norton, to the Overseers of this parish, to be distributed by them on the 27th of December, to the Poor not receiving collec- tion ; given, in 1736, by John Branch, by Will, and afterwards confirmed by Deed. A Rent Charge of 10s. payable by John Barrett, of East Dereham, to the Minister and Churchwardens of this place, for the poor blind and lame inhabitants thereof, given by William Mountain. Richard Neve gave a payment of 6s. 8d. yearly, to the Poor of this place, from an Acre of Land, occupied by Mrs. Green, or her tenant. 4s. a year, being the rent of half an Acre of Land in Bill Close, long since given for the benefit of the Poor. 1A. 1R. of Land, given by Will, in 1749, by Henry Young, Clk. and let for 15s. a year, which is to be divided among poor widows upon the first Sunday after Michaelmas, O. S. 10s. a year, payable by Burrows, to be distributed in bread, said to be given, by Will, by Robert Burr. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 26l TUNSTEAD. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 3 A. 2R. of Laud, producing 21. 7s. a year, which is received by the Overseers, and distributed among poor widows who receive no collection from the parish. TWYFORD. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) 2R. of Land, let for 5s. by the Churchwar- dens and Overseers, for the benefit of the Poor. UPWELL. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Lamb, by Will, dated in 1562, bequeathed a House and Land, the rent of which was to be distributed by the Churchwardens, at Christmas, to the Poor not taking collection ; annual produce 181. 13s. 4d. A House and Land, producing 171. 10s. a year, left by John Fox, in 1626, the rent to be distributed as aforesaid on Easter Monday. 101. left by John Boss, the interest to be dis- tributed in bread to the same description of Poor on St. Thomas's Day. Also 131. 6s. 8d. producing 13s. 4d. yearly, left by Thomas Dixon, for the Poor not taking collections, on Good Friday. All the above are vested in James Lee, Treasurer. T. 1735 states T. Dixon's Legacy at 201. It also notices a yearly payment of 51. from an Estate, late Matthew Batman's, left by him to be given to the Poor, in clothes, at Christmas^ s 3 262 AN ACCOUNT OF The Terrier for 1723 contains two Houses and 29A. of Land, in that part of Upwell which is fci Norfolk; and one House and 21 A. in that part which is in the Isle of Ely. WALSHAM NORTH. (TUNSTEAD HUNDRED.) G. 6 Pieces of Land, with a House on one of them, given by Cecilia Clark, in 1684, Tho- mas Roberts, in 1620, Roger Rant, in 1623, William Rant, in 1645, Thomas Baylie and Jane his wife, in 1625, and another person whose name is unknown, which lands together, pro- ducing 81. 12s. yearly, for the benefit of the Poor, were, in 1786, sold for about 4001. to- wards purchasing an acre of laud, and building a workhouse thereon. This acre and workhouse cost about 11001. and are vested in Charles Buck, John Jay, and others, as Trustees for the parish. A Piece of Land, lying against the road lead- ing to Antingham, called the Catechise Close, being formerly given by some person, whose name is unknown, to teach poor children the catechism every Sunday morning. The occupier of said land pays the teacher 41. 15s. yearly. John Wells, abput 1736, bequeathed 301. the interest to purchase bread for the Poor, which Jegacy has never been paid, but is secured on land, &c. now in seizure of J. Wells. T. 1770. In this place is a Free School, founded in 1606, by Sir William Paston, late of Paston, being a dwelling-house, with about 2A. of land, and endowed with the yearly payments of 401. to the master, 201. to the usher, and 121. 12s. for a lecture-sermon, to be preached in NORFOLK CHARITIES. 263 the parish church of Walsham, on the last Thursday in every month, for which payments certain lands in Harvey and Walcot, in this county, are vested in Trustees ; the residue of the rent of the said estates is to be applied for the reparation of the school-house, and other charitable and pious purposes. OBSERVATION. No donations are mentioned in the Terrier for 1806'. WALTON EAST. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. 71. 16s. a year, from Land in Grimstone, for the use of the Poor of this parish, which is distributed at Christmas, Easter, and Whitsun- tide, and is called Bennett's Dole. 4A. of Land, in the field of Narford, rent 12s, a year. OBSERVATION. By the Terrier of 1806, this land ap* pears to have been exchanged for 3 A. in East Walton Field, let for the same rent, which appears much too little. 3s. 4d. a year, payable to the Churchwardens of East Walton, out of Notley Tithes, given by Mr. Hopes, for the poorest widows, on Palm Sunday. T. 1709. 3A. of Land, in the North field of East Walton, given by William Friend, the rent for the Poor, at Christmas. Also 4 or 5 small Cottages, inhabited by various poor widov/s. Also an annual payment of Si. 18s. from Lady Barkham's Estate, to be given in bread at church every other Sunday. Also 51. left by William Thorpe, the interest thereof for the Poor. Also 351. as a parish stock, and out at interest. In 1725 the parish stock was 70l. ; in 1729 it was 561. 14s. No more is said of parish stock till s 4 264 AN ACCOUNT OF 1760, when the person who had it failed, and the whole was lost. OBSERVATION. The 31. 18s. from Lady Barkham's Es- tate is also mentioned in Terriers 1706 and 17 16, but not since. WALTON WEST. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 31 A. 1R. of Land and a Dwelling-house, let for 311. 18s. a year. Rent Charges, amounting to 2l. 15s. from Land, vested in Edward Southwell, Esq. ll. from Land, vested in Henry Falkner, Gent. The ahove are all for the benefit of the Poor, but it is not known by whom, or when any of them were given, except ll, which is called Harvey's, and ll. which is called Darling's Dole. T. 1 806 states the rent of the land as then 411. 16s. which Terrier also notices 8A. 2R. of Land, let for 21. 2s. a year ; it also states that there are invested in the 3 per cent. Consolidate4 Bank Annuities, 7531. 17s. purchased with the residue of the personal estate and effects of Mary, widow of Luke Dale, yielding an interest of 221. 12s. 2d, applied, according to the direc- tion of the Will, towards the support of a charity school in this place, for instructing such poor children in reading and writing as the Trustees, or major part of them, shall appoint. T. 1 740 mentions a House, Barn, and 63 Acres of Land, in a certain field there, called Inham Field v occupied by John Scott, at the yearly rent of 301. OBSERVATION. This estate has not been mentioned in any subsequent Terriers. Those for 176*3 and 1770 have an estate at the fen end of this parish, left and devised by the )\'ill of John Wilcockson, for the use of the Poor, which was NORFOLK CHARITIES. 265 lately under the direction of the Court of Chancery, and is now in the occupation of John Watts, but by what right or means is not known. WACTON ST. MARY. (DEPWADE HUNDRED.) G. 52s. a year, given by Elizabeth Baypoole, by Will, payable from her Estate in Wacton and Stratton St. Mary (in the possession of the Rev. John Cotman), to the Churchwardens and Overseers for the time being, to be distributed in bread weekly to 12 poor persons. WALCOT. (HAPPING HUNDRED.) G. 6s. a year, to be distributed amongst the Poor, but the payment of it has been omitted for the last 3 years ; on what account is unknown. OBSERVATION. The return gives no further information of the above ; but the Terriers up to 1777 state the sum of 61. given for the use of the Poor, then in the hands of Mrs. Chamber, of Honing. An old Terrier mentions a Town-house joining to the North-west corner of the church-yard, inhabited by John Cobb, a poor man. WALPOLE ST. PETER. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. Anthony Kirton, in 1705, gave, by Will, a House and 32A. of Land, in Terrington St. John, vested in Robert Cony and Edward South- well, for a school for those children who are capable of reading, and whose parents reside in Walpole; said house and land are let for 331. 10s. a year. 266 AN ACCOUNT OF Robert Butler, Esq. by Will, in 1631, be- queathed, for the benefit of 4 poor widows (in- habitants of this place), 37A. 1R. of Land, vested in Robert Cony, and let for 371. a year. A House and 12A. of Land, given, by Deed, in 1697, by Wm. Wake, D. D. for the benefit of the Poor, and let for 121. per annum. T. Upon an inclosure here, in 1790, about 17A. were allotted for the benefit of the Poor, and 1 1 A. 3R. to the Estate given for the school by Anthony Kirton. WALPOLE ST. ANDREW. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. A House and 23A. 1R. of Land, let for 201. a year, for the use of the Poor. There is no further account of this charity. T. 1794 mentions 26A. 2R. 32P. as Marsh Allotments, being Nos. 191 and 192. WALSHAM SOUTH, ST. LAWRENCE AND ST. MARY. (WALSHAM HUNDRED.) G.~ Richard Harrold, by his Will, in 1756, gave Land, the rent thereof to be applied for the binding out children apprentices to trades, vest- ed in William Jary, John Sibell, and John Mitchells, and let at 81. 1 Is. 2d. a year.. A Piece of Land, vested in the same Trustees, let for 12s. a year, given in 1605, by Will, by John Pollard, for the relief of persons in illness. OBSERVATION. The return gives no account of the quantity of land, as it ought to have done; but it appears that the rent of the first piece is advanced to 111. The Ter- rier for 1791 states there is also belonging to the said parish NORFOLK'CHARITIES. 267 of St. Lawrence 211. of Land, now inclosed in the glebes of the Rectory, in Northern Field, which, with a Lot at North Bridge, used to be let by the Overseers of St. Lawrence for 6s. 8d. a year. Two Town-houses are also mentioned in said Terrier, WALSINGHAM GREAT. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of ll. upon 3 A. of Land, belonging to Ann Elliott, widow, given by Will, by Henry Graye, in 1601, for the relief of the Poor. A R^nt Charge of 11. from Land in Thursford, belonging to Sherringham, believed to be for the Poor of this place, though unknown by whom given. ll. from Land, now vested in Ann, the wife of William Brooke, given by Will, in 1777, by John Barker, for bread for the Poor. These payments are made to the Churchwardens, 4s. being first deducted from each of the two first for land-tax. T. 1709- A small Close, partly meadow and partly arable, belonging to the Poor, and let for 21. per annum. WALSINGHAM PARVA. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. 10A. 3R. of Land, purchased with 1001. left by Will, by Philip Brown, in 1639, the pro- duce of which, 5i. 17s. 8d. to be distributed yearly by the Churchwardens and Overseers (for the time being) in the following manner, viz. 40s. to the Minister, for preaching a sermon on the anniversary of the death of the said Philip 268 AN ACCOUNT OF Brown ; 50s. to the reparation of the alms- houses, and the residue to the Poor. 49 A. IR- 39 P. of Land, purchased with4QOl. left by the Will of Richard Bond, in 1639, to provide firing and clothes for the Poor. The annual produce of said land is 341. Is. 6^d. vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers for the time heing. The said Richard Bond, by the same Will, left also Land, a House, Barn, and Stables, &c. in Great Snoring, for the benefit of a Free Grammar School. This Estate is vested in Henry Lee Warner, Esq. John Hill, William England, and others, and in 1749 produced 501. ay ear. Wm. Cleaves, in 1665, left by Will 9 A. IR. of Land, with a Messuage, &c. for the use of the Poor. This Estate is vested in Henry Lee Warner, Esq. Charles Rix, George Rix, William England, and Nicholas Sison, and produces 181. 8s. 9d. a year. 6A. of Meadow Land, purchased with 1001. left by Lady Townshend, to be yearly employed for putting out poor children apprentices to good trades. This land annually produces 71. 5s. 6d. which is in the care of the Overseers for the time being. Blanch Schuldham, in 1738, left by Will 501. the interest 21.. 10s. to be given to the Poor, in bread, on a Sunday. This donation is under the care of her executor, who has charged his Estate with the interest for the same. There is also belonging to the Poor of this parish, 10A. 19P. of Land, called Sick-house Land, but whether it was a donation or pur- chase, made by the parish in time of a pestilen- tial disease, (which is the report) is unknown. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 269 The Overseers have the care of the produce of said land, which is 7\. 15s. 9d. T. 1709. One Alms-house, containing 6 rooms, for the use of the Poor. WALSOKEN. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. George Brown, in 166*6, left by Will a Rent Charge upon Land, vested in Sir Martin Brown Folkes, to purchase 2 chaldron of coals, to be yearly distributed by the Minister, Church- wardens, and Overseers, to such Poor as they shall think have most need, to every one four bushels. 11. charged on Land, &c. now vested in Allen, of Hollyden, in the county of North- ampton, given by John Smyth, in 1705, to be distributed at the Feast of St. Thomas, for ever, amongst such poor widows and fatherless chil- dren as the Churchwardens and Overseers shall think fit. Land, left in 1579, by Robert Palmer, the yearly profits to be disposed of by the Church- wardens for the use of the Poor. This land is vested in James Moss, John Heading, Leonard Lowden, John Catling, Wm. Sharpe, Wm. Portwood, Samuel Sutterby, and John Murley. Harvey, by Deed, dated in 1679, gave Land for the use of the Poor ; this land is vested &s above, and produces 191. 18s. a year. Harvey also bequeathed a Rent Charge of 10s. a year, vested in Robert Forster, Esq. for the above-mentioned purpose. A Rent Charge of 5s. a year, charged on Land, vested in devisee in the Will of George ero AN ACCOUNT OF Swaine, for the Poor ; but by whom, when, or how given, is unknown. Land, producing 41. a year, for the Poor; not known by whom, when, or how given, but sup- posed to be set apart on an inclosure called Crab Marsh, and vested in the Churchwardens, in trust for the parish. 5s. a year for the Poor of this parish, for ever, payable out of a piece of Land bought of the heirs of George Swaine, of Wisbech St. Peter's, by a gardener named Pitch Eburn. This money has been regularly paid. The Rev. R. Oswin, who signed the above return for Walsoken, concluded it by the fol- lowing voluntary declaration : " Having been a resident clergyman in this " isle for upwards of 40 years, to my certain " knowledge there are two or three parishes " which have grossly misapplied estates be- " queathed to them for charitable uses, either " by the Trustees themselves letting those es- " tates to one another, or by misapplying them " to the ease of the church rate." ^ " Witness, RICHARD OSWIN." T. 1763 states that there are belonging to this parish ISA. of inclosed pasture Land, lying in Parson Drove, in Leverington and Isle of Ely, in the field there called 13ruck Field, otherwise Fen- liall, next Over Dyke on the East, c. in the occupation of William Moor, at the yearly rent of 7l. 10s. Also 8 Acres in Sutton St. James, in Lincolnshire, near the Chapel, at the yearly rent of 41. Also 13s. 4d. out of the profits of 10A. of Land, lying in Sibly Field, in the occupation of William Moss. Also a piece of Land lying in Kiro-ate Marsh, mixed with the lands of the late NORFOLK CHARITIES. 271 Robert Scott, occupied by Richard Thompson, at 11. a year. Also 1 Cottage and 2R. of Land, lying in Walsoken, in a field there called Sibly Field, next the lands of Richard Sneath, North, &c. and let at 21. per annum. This is the last Terrier in which the donations, &c. are; the other Terriers say that the Deeds belonging to the lands given to the Poor are kept under 3 locks and keys in the church trunk, and a table of the several gifts set up in the chancel thereof. The above Terrier also states that 3s. 4d. which is a Rent Charge, is to be given to the clerk and sexton at the same time that Harvey's 10s. before-mentioned is distributed to the Poor. The cottage and half-acre of land in Sibly Field are by some means lost to the parish. WARHAM ALL SAINTS. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) T. The Terriers of 1716 and 1735 state, that th'e sum of 231. was given by Christopher Ringer, late of Field Dalling, woolcomber, "the interest to be laid out in blankets every New Year's Day, by the Minister, Officers, &c. for such poor people as take no colleclion, and that this said sum was, in 1735, in the hands of the executor of Nathaniel Athill, upon bond, sealed by Fram- lingham Dorland, Gent. This charity has been since lost. Likewise two small Cottages, situate in the street leading to Binham, on the West side of the river, inhabited by two poor women. OBSERVATION. The same property is stated HS belong- ing to Warham St. Mary Magdalen, in a distinct Terrier for that purpose. There is probably some mistake in this statement. 272 AN ACCOUNT OF WATLINGTON. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Henry Pun ting bequeathed a Rent Charge of ll. a year, for ever, out of his Estate in this place, called Martin's Tenement, for the use of the Poor, vested in Sarah Heading. An annual payment of 10s. given by Thomas Watson, for the Poor, payable out of an Estate now Benjamin Bell's. Edward Shouldham, in 1646, gave 2A. of Pasture Land, in the parish of Tottenhill, to the Poor of Watlington, but when an inclosure took place, this land was exchanged for the like quan- tity, of equal value, in another part of Totten- hill. It is vested in the Churchwardens, and produces 31. 5s. a year. John Davies, Esq. in 1747, gave by Deed, enrolled in the Court of Chancery, a payment of 2s. a week, for ever, to be distributed in bread by the Trustees, (present Trustee, Thomas Topper) to the Poor of Watlington and Totten- hill, every Sunday, in the church of Watlington. Thomas Bennet, Churchwarden, in 1786, by consent of Vestry, received then into his hands 421. 10s. of the Poor's money; and the further sum of ll. 14s. 2d. interest for the same. This principal sum of 421. 10s. is lodged in his hands until proper security can be provided, and the interest, ll. 14s. 2d. is reserved to be distributed, as usual, on St. Thomas's Day, to such Poor as take no collection. Thomas Berners Plestow, Esq. in 1785, by an agreement made by his Attorney with the Rec- tor, Churchwarden, and inhabitants, agreed to give 10s. a year to the Poor of Watlington, as an equivalent for, and in consideration of, a NORFOLK CHARITIES. piece of Poor's Land, called Broad Corners, con- taining 1A. 12P. which he has inclosed and laid to his own estate. OBSERVATION. This last agreement of Plestow is not mentioned in any Terrier. By the Terrier for I?l6, it ap- pears that the Poor's money, which was then in the hands of 4 different persons, amounted to 541. 9s. 9d. WATTON. (WAY LAND HUNDRED.) G. Edward Goff, Gent, in 1611, left, by Will, an Alms-house and 51. a year, for the use of 4 of the poorest aged men and women, or, for want of such, 4 of the poorest aged couples not taking collection. This 51. is payable out of .lands in Griston, vested in the Rector of Caston, Vicar of Watton, and the two Chief Constables of Wayland Hundred. The said Edward G off also left an annuity of 10s. (out of lands in Griston) to be given in bread to the Poor not taking collection. In 1635 Stephen Turner left, by Will, Is. a year, payable out of Land in Watton, vested in, Thomas Scott and others. Richard Turner, Gent, in 1643, left Land, which now produces 31. a year, to be given to the Poor in bread, sixpenny-worth every week. The Churchwardens have taken charge of this donation. Land, which now produces ll. 7s. a year, vested in the Churchwardens, given by Thomas Scott, in 1727, to be laid out in bread, and dis- tributed to such Poor as take no collection. OBSERVATION. Stephen Turner's donation is omitted in the Terriers. The commons of this parish have been in- closed ; since which there appear to be&JA.^pf Land belong- ing to the Poor. T 274 AN ACCOUNT OF WEASENHAM ST. PETER. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. A House and between 2 and 3A. of Land, vested in Thomas Sanctuary, producing 9s. a year, given by John N orris, in 1691, for the use of the Poor. One other Cottage and 1R. of Land, for the same purpose, left and vested as above, producing ll. 19s. clear. 21. 13s. a year, left by C. Wilson, in 1729, for bread, to be given every Lord's Day to 4 of the oldest persons, who never have received alms of the parish. This sum is payable out of 6A. of Land at Weasenham. OBSERVATION. In the Terrier for 1806 but one house is noticed. WEASENHAM ALL SAINTS. * - (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. John Baily left the sum of 101. which is vested in the Churchwardens, the interest to be by them distributed among the Poor. In March 1630, John Billinge left 10s. for the same purpose, 2A. of Land being charged with the payment thereof, vested in the Church- wardens and Trustees. WEETING WITH BROOMHILL. (GRIMSHOE HUNDRED.) G. The several sums of 101. 201. 101. and 51.' left by William Adamson, William Peters, John Wright, of London, andThos. Crask, of Bury, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 275 M. D. the interest of which, 21. 5s. is laid out and given to the Poor every Christmas. A right or interest in the rents and profits of certain Lands lying in the parish of Old Bucken- ham, to be paid to this parish, with 4 other pa- rishes respectively in their annual turn, to buy cloathing for such of their Poor as are most ne- cessitous. This right is 71. 18s. 6d. which is received by the Parish Officers, and given as above directed. No further account can be given concern in a: this donation. ~j y ( Robert Wright, of Santon Downham, in Suf- folk, settled a right or interest upon this parish, in the Free School established by him in the parish of Brandon, in the county of Suffolk, for instructing youth in grammar and other litera- ture. The said Free School, however, at Bran- don, for want of a proper understanding of the original settlement, has not as yet been any ways beneficial to the purpose intended. WELLNEY. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. In the 13th year of King Charles the Second, William Marshall, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, gave a quantity of Land in this parish, the rent thereof to be applied, one- third part for the repairs of the chapel and bridge, one-third for relieving poor widows and placing out poor children apprentices, and the remain- ing third for repairing the highways, now vested in William Beart, Robert Hills, Thomas Scott, Abraham Bodger, James Scott, and John Horn, and producing a clear rent of 75 1. 8s. Id. Others, however, as well as widows, have been T 2 276 AN ACCOUNT OF relieved, and some part has been added to the Poor rates. OBSERVATION. How much land is contained in this gift the return does not state; but a Terrier, dated 1723, men- tions that it consists of 459 Acres of marsh land. The rent has been considerably advanced, the Estate being let yearly by auction. WELLS. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 181. per annum for the Poor of Wells, payable 81. at Christmas, and 101. at Lady Day, from an Estate at Bale, vested in the Rector of that place, given by the Rev. Mungo Moray, Rector of Wells, toward the close of the l?th century. Christopher Ringer, of Field Dalling, Gent, by Will, dated in 1678, bequeathed 81. per annum each to two widows, for teaching 30 poor children each to read, knit, and sew : also 161. per annum to be laid out in wheat meal, to be given to poor persons in Wells, who do not receive collection from the parish. The afore- said sums are regularly paid out of the rent of an Estate in Town Barningham, under the ma- nagement of 8 Trustees, which Estate was pur- chased partly with the money left by the said Christopher Ringer, and partly with 1001. ad- vanced by the parishioners, for which sum the Trustees pay 51. per annum interest, to the Parish Officers of Wells. The rent of the Estate is 551. a 3*ear. Ann Tidd, by Will, dated in 1738, gave all her Estates in Wells to her sister Bridget Tidd, charged with an annual payment of 201. to the Poor in Wells, who do not receive collection, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 277 to be distributed by her said sister and her heirs for ever. The present heir is George Chad, Esq. of Thursford. WENDLING. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. About 6 A. of Land, let for 41. a year, which is given to poor widows. The land is sup- posed to have been left for that purpose, but by whom or when given, or in whom vested, is unknown. T. J777 mentions 3 Houses, as well as the above land, only one of which has been noticed in the Terriers since. T. 1706 mentions 151, 5s. as town stock, 101. in the hands of Catharine Flood, and 51. 5s, in those of the Overseers. WEREHAM ST. MARY. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) T. 1791. 5001. left by Sarah Adamson, and rested in Dr. Hinton, Rector of Northwold; Joseph Forby, Rector of Fincham ; and Philip Bell, Vicar of Stow Bardolph, and their succes- sors, the interest to be given to such Poor as have not 101. a year, or such as receive no col- lection from the parish, on the 25th day of Fe- bruary, yearly, for ever. 3001. left by Richard Adamson, of Bury, who died in 1800, the interest to be distributed to the Poor of this place by the Minister, Church- wardens, and the Lord of the Manor; James Cakes, Esq. and the perpetual Curate of the parish, being Trustees for the same. T3 278 AN ACCOUNT OF WESTACRE. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) T. 1709, 1716, and 1735. John Sutton, who died in 1697, gave 201. to be expended in build- ing a house, with two apartments, for the use of the Poor, which was erected in lb'99. The said house stands Westward of the church, has a rood of ground adjoining, and is occupied by two poor families. OBSERVATION. This house is not mentioned in the mo- dern Terriers. WESTFIELD. . (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. 10s. a year arising from Land, vested in William Chamberlain, left by Will, by Judith Stephenson, to be distributed by the Overseers among the Poor ; and 8s. a year, payable by John Barrett, given by William Mountain. OBSERVATION. These rent-charges are not noticed in the Termers. WESTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. and T. William Chapman, in 1724, be- queathed for the benefit of 3 poor widows, who never received any weekly collection, a House and Land, vested in the Rector and Church- wardens, which produce 51. per annum. A charge of 1 Os. yearly, from a Close, con- taining 4A. vested in Mrs. Crozier, given by Thomas Spencer, NORFOLK CHARITIES. 279 Another of 3s. 4d. a year from Land, vested in William Case, given by Richard Bunn. 5s. per annum, the rent of 3R. of Land, given by Richard Sheffield, and vested in the Church- wardens and Overseers, for the use of the Poor. WHEATACRE. ,. (CLAVERING HUNDRED.) T. 1806. A Cottage, inhabited by John Norton. WHINBERG. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. Barnard Church, Esq. of Norwich, by Will, dated in 1685, left 11. payable yearly by the Court of Guardians of the city of Norwich, for the industrious Poor of this parish ; he also left, payable by the said Court every fourth year, 13s. id. to the Minister of this place, for preach- ing a sermon exciting to charity and good works, in the parish church of Whinberg, on the 17th day of May in every year ; to the clerk 3s. 4d. for his attendance ; to the Churchwardens and Overseers Is. each ; and 9s- 4d. to be equally divided among such Poor of the said parish as are present at the same sermon. - 10s. a year, left by William Woods, payable from Land, vested in William Burr. 3s. a year, left by William Mountain, payable by John Barrett. An Estate (belonging to Henry Allen, of Norwich) is charged with a donation of three bushels of wheat annually to the Poor of this place, by the Will of Henry Darey. OBSERVATION. These donations are mentioned in the Terrier for 1777, but not in any other. T 4 AN ACCOUNT OF WHISSONSETT. (LAUNDITCH HUNDRED.) G. Nicholas Dunham, by Will, dated in 1591, left a Rent Charge of 13s. 4d. from a Tenement and 3A. of Land, payable every Easter Day, for a term of 500 -years after his decease. He also left 3s. 4d. payable at the same time, for 400 years next following the decease of Agnes his wife, from a Tenement and 4A. of Land ; which said tenements and lands are supposed to be vested in the Churchwardens of Whissonsett. 121. now lent to William White, upon his note of hand, the interest whereof, 12s. is distributed among the Poor at the same time as the above- mentioned legacies ; but when, or by whom the principal was given, is not known. ! WHITWELL. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Land, occupied by Stephen Leeds, at 21. a year, which is divided amongst the Poor ; other particulars are not known. (See Hackfordwith Whitwdl.) WIGGENHALL ST. MARY. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. Two Houses, built by the parish for the use of the Poor, upon about a rood of land, in- closed from the drove by grant ofHatton Berners, Esq. Lord of the Manor of Fittons, April 1, 1678, without any tenure of the said Manor. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 281 WIGGENHALL ST. MARY MAGDALEN. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. One House, containing three tenements, many years appropriated to the use of the Poor, but how the parish became possessed thereof is unknown. WIGGENHALL ST. GERMAIN. (FREEBRIDGE MARSHLAND HUNDRED.) G. 2.51. left in 1691, by Thomas Fenn, Gent, and vested in the Bridge-reeves of this parish ; the interest thereof, 25s. to be laid out m coals yearly, for the use of the Poor. 6s. 8d. payable annually from a piece of Land, containing 5A. at Lynn All Saints. T. 1723. 4 small Cottages, inhabited by as many poor widows. WIGHTON. (NORTH GREENHOE HUNDRED.) G. ISA. of Land, at Great Snoring, vested in the Minister and Churchwardens of this pa- rish, purchased with 1201. left by Gregory Smith and William Feake, both of London, about 1596, for bread weekly to the Poor of Wighton, and erecting a dwelling-house for 6 poor women. This alms-house is nearly dilapidated, for want of something annually to keep it in repair. The yearly rent of the said land is 121. clear. 10A. of Land at Hindringham, bequeathed to this parish in 176*2, by Humphrey Bedingfield ; the rent, which is 41. 14s. 6d. clear, to be divided equally among 4 poor men of Wighton, who do 282 AN ACCOUNT OF not receive alms from the parish ; vested in the Minister and Churchwardens. T. 1706. 1001. now in the hands of Christo- pher Bedingfield, Esq. given by the Will of Christopher Ringer, late of Field bailing, dated in 1678; the interest to be paid yearly to a woman of Wighton, versed in scripture, and one who fears God, for instructing 20 poor children, the boys to read, the girls to read, knit, spin, and sew. OBSERVATION. This donation is not included in any of the Terriers since 1740. T. 1806. Sarah Charles, of Wells, in Norfolk, widow of Joseph Charles, late Vicar of Wighton, by her Will, dated in 1790, bequeathed 61. per annum to a woman in this parish, to teach 12 girls to read, knit, and sew, and to instruct them in the church catechism ; also 81. per annum, to be equally divided among 4 such poor men of this place as have the most numerous families, and do not take alms of the parish. The Vicar for the time being is to nominate the teacher and children yearly ; also the poor men, who, after such nomination, are to be called Charles's poor men. These two payments to be made from an Estate at Hindringham, in this county, for ever, and to be paid on the 5th of April and 10th of October in every year, without any deduction whatever. Christiana Bedingfield, of London (who was born in this parish), by her Will, dated in 1800, bequeathed 3001. for the Poor of this place. This legacy is invested in the funds, and the dividends appropriated annually by an equal distribution of coals to all the Poor belonging to the parish. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 283 WILBY. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. An Alms-house, with 1R. of Land adjoin- ing, and 4 other pieces of Land, containing to- gether 3A. the whole producing 21. per annum, for the use of the Poor ; but when, how, or by whom given, or in whom vested, is unknown. WIMBOTSHAM. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Two Cottages, divided into 4 apartments, occupied by 4 poor persons, standing upon the common pasture, and supposed to have been built by the Overseers, by leave of the Lord of the Manor, they not being copyhold. T. 1729. A Piece of Land, called the Com- mon Plot, containing about 3A. and usually let yearly for the Poor, at the time when the town accounts are passed, viz. at Easter. This is the last Terrier wherein this land is noticed. WINCH EAST. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. An Estate at Middleton, vested in Feof- fees, given, b'y Deed, in 1607, by Robert Asty, Gent, and producing 121. per annum, one moiety for repairing the church, the other to be distributed among the Poor of this place. OBSERVATION. The quantity of land in the abovesaid estate ought not to have been omitted. 9 A. of Land, vested in the Churchwardens and Overseers, and producing 21. 14s. per annum, 284 AN ACCOUNT OF for the relief of the Poor, and to ease the parish rates ; but it is not known by whom given. OBSERVATION. This must have been an apparently low rent for the quantity of land, even at the time of this return. Thomas Hopes, Rector of North Runcton, in 1616' bequeathed 10s. a year, payable by the Rector of North Runcton out of tithes, to be distributed on the Sunday next before Easter, to 20 widows or poor householders, who receive no collection from the parish. WINCH WEST. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. A Cottage, built by the parish, contain- ing 3 dwellings, occupied by paupers. A Pasturage on the common for 6 cows and 3 horses, let yearly at an easy rent, to poor people, and the money expended in coals and other firing for paupers. It's produce in 1786 was 31. 18s. 2A. of Land, part whereof was purchased by the parish, but how they became possessed of the remainder is not known ; let yearly by auc- tion, and the rent applied for the relief of the Poor. In 1785 they produced Si. T. 1723. 101. in the hands of Thomas Warns, upon bond. This sum has never been noticed since. WINFARTHING. (DISS HUNDRED.) G. A Piece of Land, called the Town Close, granted by Letters Patent, by Queen Elizabeth, dated in the 27th year of her reign, for the use of the parish, and let at ll. a year. . NORFOLK CHARITIES. 285 In 1621, Humphrey Warren bequeathed Land for the use of the parish, which produces 241. 14s. 6d. per annum. In 1705, Thomas Aid win bequeathed a Rent Charge of 2l. lls. 6d. to be distributed yearly, for ever, to such Poor as do not receive alms. All the above gifts are vested in Thomas Pilgrim, George Warton, and John Elliott. How much land is contained in the above gifts the returns do not state, but by the Terrier of 1801, it appears there are 40A. of Land, in 7 pieces, belonging to the parish, producing 3/1. 14s. in addition to the above rent charge, and exclusive of the Town Close, containing 1 A. The same Terrier states 40 A. allotted from the heath upon an Inclosure Act, for the provi- ding coals for the Poor, and now let upon lease, at the yearly rent of 221. WITCHINGHAM GREAT. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. Oliver Le Neve, by Will, dated in 16*74, bequeathed Land, vested in the Minister, Churchwardens, and Overseers ; the rent to be given to the Poor in bread. It's present produce is 61. per annum, of which 10s. is allowed to the Trustees. i WITTON BY BLOFIELD. (BLOFIELD HUNDRED.) G. Richard Drake (it is supposed by Will) provided for the cloathing of 4 poor women yearly with ^ waistcoat and petticoat, either of blanket or kersey, secured upon a Cottage and 5A. of Land, vested in the Overseers, and pro- 286 AN ACCOUNT OF ducing7l. 10s. per annum. The house is inha- bited by poor persons. Robert Annyson left, for the benefit of the Poor, a Cottage with 1A. of Land adjoining, let at 7s. a year ; and 17A. of Land in the common pasture of Witton. WIVETON. (HOLT HUNDRED.) G. In 1558 Ralph Green way bequeathed a legacy to this parish, the income arising there- from to be employed in repairing the church at Wiveton, the chancel of Briston, and a barn at Briston ; and a weekly benefaction to the Poor of Wiveton, amounting to 651. per annum. This said legacy was expended in the purchase of the great tithes of this parish, and vested in the Churchwardens for the time being, and 1 6 Trus- tees. The produce in 1785 was 1 181. from which the following payments were made : Land-tax 81. 8s. Repairs of chancel, barn, &c. 251. Weekly benefaction 651. and Bishop's pension 11. Is. Only two of the Trustees are now living. The estate is now indebted to sundry lawyers up- wards of 1001. for expences attending the nomi- nation of new Trustees, which is not yet settled ; so most likely the weekly benefactions must be stopped till their expences are paid. T.-Two small Cottages, inhabited by the Poor. WOLFERTON. (FREEBRIDGE LYNN HUNDRED.) G. 601. late in the hands of Henry Cornish Henly, Esq. formerly given, though not known NORFOLK CHARITIES. 287 by whom, that the interest might be distributed among the poorest sort of people. This annuity has not been paid for many years. T. The Terrier of 1777 gives the same ac- count, and it has never been noticed since. Other Terriers mention the sum of fill, in the hands of the Rector and Churchwardens, the interest to be given to such Poor as do not re- ceive collection. WOLTERTON. (SOUTH ERPINGHAM HUNDRED.) G. James Scambler, Esq. by Will, dated in 1682, and by Codicil, dated in 1687, and con- firmed by James Grey, Esq. by his Will, dated in 1718, gave a Farm, in the parish of Hickling, containing about 40A. vested in the Reclor of Wolterton, and the Vicars of Briston, Hickling, and Happisburg, the rent to be applied m the following yearly payments : . 9. d. To the parish of Briston, monthly lecture 4 6 8 To bind an apprentice 2 10 To the Poor 1 To 6 widows 3 To the Parish Clerk 2 6 To the parish of Wolterton, month- ly lecture . 4 To the Poor 1 16 To the Parish Clerk 6 To the parish of Happisburg, monthly lecture 4 6 8 To the Poor 1 1 To the Parish Clerk 9 6 To the parish of Hickling 2 2 AN ACCOUNT OF * 4* To the Poor 10 To the Parish Clerk 2 To the Hevingham dole 060 To the land-tax 3 12 To a fee-farm rent, paid to the Rt. Hon. Lord Walpole "2 8 8 ->\ iOU -.H) }', The rent of the above farm is 361. per annum. Last year there was a residue of 71. and it has been thought right to keep about 51. in hand, in case of any extraordinary repairs. The re- mainder is paid into the hands of Lord Walpole, as owner of Wolterton, to be disposed of as he thinks proper, agreeably to the Will of James Grey, Esq. among the Poor of the said parish. WOODBASTWICK. (WALSH AM HUNDRED.) G. Mrs. Young, wife of the Rev. Mr. Young, Vicar of this parish, by her Will, in 1734, gave 5s. a year, charged on her Estate, to be distri- buted in bread among the Poor on Christmas Day, by the Minister and Churchwardens. 21. 10s. in the hands of Samuel Barber, of Stanningfield, which produces 2s. given by Mr. Neal, for the benefit of those Poor who do not receive collection. 3A. of Land, let at 21. a year, which is dis- posed of by the Minister and Churchwardens to the poor inhabitants not taking collection, but by whom it was given is not known. 5A. of Land, allotted by the Commissioners for inclosing the parish, the produce to be ex- pended in coals for the Poor. This land is un- occupied. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 2S9 T. 1747. A Town-house for the Poor. \ '.- OBSERVATION. The 3A. of Land and Neal's gift are not in any Terrier since 1777- Mrs. Young's benefaction, and the 5 Acres allotted by the Commissioners, are not in any Terrier. WOOD NORTON. (EYNSFORD HUNDRED.) G. About 2R. of Land, given for the use of the Poor and church, but by whom is unknown. It was, upwards of 70 years ago, allowed to be taken in and inclosed by the Rev. Mr. Whitwell, by consent of the Lord of the Manor and the copyhold tenants, he engaging that 10s. worth of bread should be annually given to the Poof, in consideration thereof; but only 7s. are now paid. T. 1716.: One small Town-house for the Poor. This has not been noticed since. WOOD RISING. (MITFORD HUNDRED.) G. ^5s. a year, left by William Mountain, for the relief of the Poor, and distributed yearly by the Churchwardens. WOODTON. (LODDON HUNDRED.) G. Henry Moyse, by Will, dated in 1705, gave 15s. a year from Land, vested in Feoffees and the Churchwardens, for a monthly distribu- tion to the Poor. 2s. a year, left by Agnes Emerons, in 1602, for the benefit of 8 poor people, at Easter. u 290 AN ACCOUNT OF 6s. yearly, for 6 ancient poor people at the same time, left, by Will, by Nicholas Wilton, in 166*5. 10s. a year for the Poor, given by Bard well. These three last donations vested in the Church- wardens. WORMEGAY. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) T. 1806. 101. left about 1738, by Robert Maltby, of Lynn ; 5l. by George Brown, of this place ; and 201. formerly left by some person, whose name is unknown ; making together 35 1. now in the hands of Henry Lee Warner, Esq. of WaUingham, at 4 per cent, per annum, the in- terest for the benefit of poor widows. WORSTEAD. (TUNST KAD HUNDRED.) G. A Rent Charge of 51. 4s. payable from Land, vested in the family of the Branthwaites, at Taverham, left, in 1721, by Charles Themyl- tliorpe, for bread to be distributed weekly, for ever, to 13 poor widows not receiving* col- lection. 5s. a year, secured upon Land now in the occupation of Mrs. Priscilla Smith, left, in 16*17, by James King, to be distributed to the Poor on the 5th of November in each year, Tor ever. V WORTHING. (LAUXDITCH HUNDRED.) See Dereham East. T. 1806, About 8A. of Land, belonging to the Chapelry of Worthing, viz. lA. in North NORFOLK CHARITIES. 291 Elmham, and 7 A. in this place, the rent of which is applied towards the repairs of the said chapel, and relief of the Poor. WORTWELL. (EARSHAM HUNDRED.) G. Thomas Fuller, by Will, dated in 1712, bequeathed a Rent Charge of 21. per annum, payable out of an Estate here, late Leggeth's, but now Wood's, for coats and gowns for poor men and women, who are aged GO and upwards ; given at Christmas. A Dole of 11. payable from Land, belonging to John Doggett, to thePoor at Candlemas annually. A Dole of 10s. called Locke's and St. Faith's Dole, to be given to the Poor at the same time, being the interest of I0l. in the hands of John Kerrich, Esq. of Redenhall ; other particulars relating to these two Doles are unknown. A Rent Charge of 6s. 8d. from Land, now be- longing to Simon Pain, given, by Deed, dated in 1585, by Margaret Clark, widow, ofReden- halt, to be distributed among the Poor of this place on the Feast Day of St. Stephen yearly. WRENNINGHAM. (HUMBLEYAUD HUNDRED.) T. 1806. 20A. of Land, in two pieces, one containing 1 1 A. and the other 9A. allotted upon an inclosure in 1777, to the Poor of this parish. WRETHAM EAST. (SHROPHAM HUNDRED.) G. A House called the Guildhall, with 6 A. of good pasture Land, appropriated to the use u 2 AN ACCOUNT OF of the parish, by the Provost and Fellows of Eton College, after having received a grant of land from a certain Monastery, though the time when is not known. It is supposed to have been intended that the profit therefrom should be applied, one moiety to the Poor, and the other to the repairs of the church ; but the rents have for some time been wholly used for lessen- ing the church rates ; the annual produce is 61. The last Trustee is lately deceased, and others Jiave not been appointed. 18s. payable yearly to widows in this place, left as a mortgage upon a house ; but the name of the donor is not known. T. 1786. 101. in the hands of John Leggett and John Seapy, at interest. WRETHAM WEST. (s H R O P H A M HUNDRED.) G. In the 25th of Henry the VHIth, Thos. Stevenson bequeathed a House and Land to Trustees, for the benefit of this parish. The house is occupied by the Poor, and the land let at 5l. 5s. per annum, (clear of land-tax and all other deductions) which rent is used, one half for the repairs of the Church, and the other to- wards the Poors' rate, now vested in Sir John Woodhouse, Leonard Buxton, Wni. Grigson, and Win. Grigson, jun. This donation consists of a tenement and 20 pieces of land, computed at about 21 A. 2R. of which 1A. 2R. is said to have been given to the Rector when the College took possession of the Estate, at the decease of the late Feoffees; the said College then restoring the remainder to the before-mentioned uses, viz. NORFOLK CHARITIES. 293 one moiety of the produce to the most indigent Poor, the other to the repairs of the church. WRETTON. (CLACKCLOSE HUNDRED.) G. Jane Forby, prior to the year 1736, be- queathed a Messuage and 7A. of Pasture Land for the use of the Poor who receive no collection, vested in Wm Cater and John Wright, and let for 61. 16s. 6d The rent has of late been misap- plied towards the parish rates. A Rent Charge of 6s. 3d. from the Rev. J. Pratt's Church Farm, late Mary Clark's. 6d. payable from Land belonging to Richard Heaton, Esq. 3s. 4d. from Land belonging to John Lock- wood : all for the Poor of this parish. T. 1806. 3A. 2R. by estimation, of Pasture Land, occupied by Walter Reckel, at the yearly rent of 81. 7s. OBSERVATION. The town stock, in J740, amounted to 221. 10s. in several persons' hands. In 17*7 to only 1 ll. 10s. In 176*3 to 111. In 1770 to the same sum. There has been no mention of town stock since. WROXHAM. (TAVERHAM HUNDRED.) G. Edmund Topliff, by Will, dated in 1674, bequeathed the following yearly payments, from Lands in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Collier, viz. 16s. to the Clergyman 4s. to the Clerk 10s. to the repairing of the South aisle and 20s. to the Poor of Wroxham ; Belaugh, Hoveton St. Johu, and Salhouse, to each parish 5s. 234- AN ACCOUNT OF WYMONDHAM. (FOUEHOE HUNDRED.) G. Houses and Land, vested in Sir John Wodehouse, Bart, and other Trustees, produc- ing 971. 3s. 9d. yearly. It is not known when or by whom given ; but by an award made in 1708, it was directed that 201. part of the an- nual produce, should be yearly paid to a school- master, a member of the church of England, for instructing his scholars in good manners, and in such learning as is usually taught in grammar schools, and that the remainder of the profits (after deducting the expences of keeping the school-house in repair, and other necessary outgoings) should be disposed of for the encou- ragement and relief of such industrious and de- cayed householders as should appear to the Trus- tees, and other chief inhabitants, to be most deserving. Robert Dey, by Will, dated in 1G?2, left a Messuage for the Master of the Free School to c* reside in ; or in case he should refuse, it was then to be let, and the produce to be yearly applied for the binding out a poor child appren- tice. It is now let for 61. per annum. He also left 401. to be laid out in Land, and the income therefrom to be used for the like purpose, which direction is complied with. The land is vested in Sir J. Wodehouse and other Trustees. John Hendry, by Will, dated in 1722, left Land, vested in the Vicar of Wvmondham. the / rent thereof, in the first place, to pay 50s. an- nually to such ancient maids as the Vicar for the time being shall think proper ; and then, after NORFOLK CHARITIES. 295 deducting yearly 10s. to the parish of Crown- thorpe, the residue to be used for instructing poor children to read and write at the aforesaid school, and placing them out apprentices to handicraft trades. The annual rent of the said land is 1 81. Land, producing 41. per annum, given, by surrender, by Edmund Blackburn, Fsq. and vest- ed in Richard Drake, Clk. and other Trustees, for the benefit of such poor people residing in Sutton and Spooner-row divisions, in Wymond- ham, as do not take relief of the parish, at the discretion of the owners of Burfield Hall for the time being. Mrs. Ann Neve left Houses and Land, vested in the Vicar of Wymondham, which produce 81. 2s. yearly, the produce to be distributed among the aforesaid Poor, at the discretion of the Trustee and the owners of Burfield Hall. T. The above-said John Hendry left a Rent Charge of 31. 10s. yearly, upon Land in this place, called Flory's, N to the Vicar, for preach- ing a sermon every Friday in Lent for ever. OBSERVATION. Robert. Dey's gifts are not mentioned in the Terriers. / YARMOUTH. (EAST FLEGG HUNDRED.) T. 1806. Two Houses on the Quay, Mill- row, used as Alms-houses, in the gift of the Churchwardens. YAXHAM. (MITFOBD HUNDRED.) ^ G. Catherine Hall, in the 33d year of Elizabeth, gave, by Deed, two pieces of Land, 296 NORFOLK CHARITIES. containing together 1A. 2R. the rent to be dis- tributed among the Poor, except ld. to be yearly employed for purchasing a rope for the great bell of Yaxham, and a quit-rent of Is. 4d. to the Lord of the Manor. A House and Land, supposed to have been given by Deed, as it has been conveyed from one Feoffee to another for a century back, to pay and discharge the common burdens of the town. Both these estates are vested in Mr. John Rash, of East Dereham, the surviving Trustee, and let together for the yearly rent of 101. A Rent Charge of 10s. upon an Estate in Whinbergh, vested in Mr. Burroughs. Another of 10s. upon an Estate belonging to Mr. William Girling. Another of 10s. upon an Estate, the property of Mr. Durrant. Another of 3s. 4d. from an Estate ef William Collison, jun. Another of ll. 6s. from an Estate possessed by Mr. Barrett. These four last estates in Yaxham are all for bread for the Poor. YELVERTON. (HENSTEAD HUNDRED.) T. 20A. of Land, in Kirby Cane, purchased with 2001. left by Mrs. Ann Rant, of this place, which are let on lease to John Mickleburgh, of Stockton, at 211. per annum ; one moiety (after deducting the Land-tax) for the Rector, the other for the Poor of this parish. FINIS. er^ Pnnttrt^ UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY Los Angeles This book is DUE on the last date stamped below. FEB 2 3 AUGl REST REC'D I/LD Form L9-25m-8,'46 (9852) 444 THE LIBRARY SWITERSTTY ( v _.;JFORNI4 LOS 3 1158 00439 274 'l UC SOUTHERN REGIONAL LIBRARY FACILITY A A 000011467 8