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The National Archives, PROB 11/125/404, 4 Apr 1614 (proved 9 May 1615)
Will of Ninian Burrell, esquire, of Cuckfield, Sussex
[inter alia] 'I will give and bequeath unto Jane my deere and wellbeloved wife all that my mannor or Lordship of Holmesteade als Olmesteade and all the houses cottages dovehouses milles ironworks thereto belonging ... untill my said sonnes Walter Ninian Alexander and Thomas Burrell or one of them shall accomplish the age of one and twentie yeares ... And whereas I hold and enjoy by the demise of the right honourable the Lord Abergavenny the moitie or one halfe of a parke or inclosed ground called Cuckfield Park conteyning by estimatcon Two hundred and ffiftie acres bee there more or lesse lying in the parish of Cuckfield aforesaid to me myne Executors and Assigns for and during the lives of three of my said Children namely Walter Ninion and Timothy Burrell and the longestliver of them As by a deede indented thereof made it may more playnly appeare my Will and meaning is And I will and bequeath unto my said Overseers and to the Survivors and Survivor of them All and Singular the said moitie or one halfe of the said Parke or inclosed grounde aforesaid together with all and Singular the ponds waters Ironworks houses barnes buildings thereuppon standing or erected and all and singler woods underwoods mynes and commodities therin and therunto with all and singler thappurtenances ...'
The National Archives, Chancery Bills and Answers, Charles I, C. 1, 15. 12 July 1641 [cited in Giuseppi 1903, 37-42]
Lease to Francis Wyatt, then to Peter Courthope and Walter Burrell, sub let to Thomas and John Burrell, brothers to Walter.
The National Archives, SP18/39 f.62; Aug. 8 1653.
Aug. 8. Portsmouth.
Thomas Newberry to the Ordnance officers. I went to Col. Stapley into Sussex, to treat with the iron masters there for making great shot; but he knew nothing of the business, and had to be advised by me. There are several iron masters who would probably make some if contracted with. I went to Mr. Farrenden's [Farnden's], 60 miles from my home, but he says he has no water at present; he could make 100 tons by March, but would not deliver it further from his furnace than Hastings or Rye, and his lowest price was 13l. 10s. per ton. Mr. Everden of Lewes, Mr. Akehurst of Warbleton, and some others having iron mills also want water, and when they have it, will ascertain how much they can make, contract for a considerable quantity, and deliver it in March; but none will deliver it any further from the furnaces than the waterside edge.
Walter Burrell has set his furnace at work for casting shot, and he demands 14l. per ton to be delivered at the Tower; he expects to hear from you, so I enclose his note of directions. I found Mr. Stendwick's [Strudwick's] men casting shot, and there is 15 tons ready; he will cast 5 tons weekly, and provide 100 tons by the end of November, as he is about employing another furnace. Mr. Yalden of Blackdown has a stock of metal and water, and may send a quantity of shot to Portsmouth, only he is straitened for workmen at present.
As the last week was wet, it is probable that some of them may be furnished with water soon. I offered Mr. Burrell 12l. per ton, but conceive he will not take less than 13l.
Staffordshire Archives, D(W)1788/B38.B6
Lease of 1654
Thomas Middleton to Bray Chowne inc. iron mill or furnace - Bewbush furnace and pond formerly in occ. of Walter Burrell and Jeremiah Johnson.
East Sussex Record Office, DAN/146 15 Aug. 1667
Marriage Settlement (Bargain and Sale)
Between (a) Peter Courthope of Danny Place, esq., and Anne Courthope, wid. of Henry Courthope, esq. (father of Peter); (b) Sir John Stapley, kt. and bt., Anthony Stapley, esq., his bro., Philadelphia Stapley, eldest d. of Sir John; (c) William Campion of Combwell, co. Kent, esq., Edward Campion of London, gent., Richard Wynn of Broyle Place, Ringmer, esq., Richard Langhorne of the Inner Temple, London, esq., Walter Burrell of Cuckfield, esq. and John Oliver of Lewes, gent. [inter alia]
II Iron forge and furnace with houses and lands in occ. of George Browne and Alexander Courthope, esq., 2 farms used as 3 or 4 farms with messuages, cottages and lands late in occ. of Henry Courthope, Thomas Thorndean and Samuel Newman and now of Henry Courthope and Thomas Thorndean, together with the Little Coppice Wood (3a.) all in Hawkhurst, co. Kent.
In consideration of the prospective marriage of Peter Courthope and Philadelphia Stapley, (a) has conveyed the property to Sir John Stapley and Anthony Stapley. [inter alia]
II is to be to the use of Walter Burrell and John Oliver for 80 years, subject to an annuity of £60 to be paid to Anne Courthope, remainder to the use of Peter Courthope for 99 years, remainder to the use of William Campion, Edward Campion, Richard Wynn and Richard Langhorne during the life of Peter Courthope in trust, remainder to the male heirs of the marriage.
Witnesses: Henry Holcroft, Richard Read, Alexander Burrell, Dorothy Courthope, Thomas Burrell, Henry Owens, Mary Bush.
The National Archives, PROB 11/336/142, 11 Jan 1670/1, proved 30 May 1671
Will of Walter Burrell of Cuckfield, Sussex, Esq.
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