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THE

CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS
OF THE PARISH OF
ST. MARY'S, READING,
BERKS,
1550 — 1662.
Reading, E„g. s*.NU»ry tfee \Avgi« (Rains*)
TRANSCRIBED BY
FRANCIS N. A. GARRY, M.A.,
AND
A. G. GARRY.

PREFACE BY THE LORD BISHOP OF OXFORD.

READING :
PRINTED BY EDWARD J. BLACKWELL,
LONDON STREET.
1893.

WILLIAM FRANK BLANDY
AND
JOSEPH EDWARD SYDENHAM,
CHURCHWARDENS OF ST. MARY'S,
READING,
THIS RECORD
OF THE LABOURS OF THEIR
PREDECESSORS IS
DEDICATED.

(P?efac*

BY
THE LORD BISHOP OF OXFORD.

The architectural and archaeological History of our Parish Churches has
been carefully studied and elaborately illustrated in many great books during the
last hundred years. But their economic history has not until very lately received
much attention, certainly not so much as, in its relation to the administration of
local and parochial government, it would seem to demand. As a rule we have
had to content ourselves with the statements of the ecclesiastical law books on
the subject of the repair of Churches, the law of Church rates, the duties of
Churchwardens and the constitution and powers of vestries, as they have been
settled either by statute, canon, or legal decision. And yet it was always well
known to the local antiquary and to the expert in legal counsel that there existed
in the country a variety of customs and practices which, without being legally
tested, had stood for ages on their prescriptive usage, and in the variety of their
complications might compare well with the minute differentiations of Manorial
Customs. We knew also that in the old Account books and Minute books of the
Churchwardens in town and country we possessed a very large but very perishable
and rapidly perishing treasury of information on matters the very remembrance
of which was passing away, although their practical bearing on the development
of the system of local government was indisputable, and was occasionally brought
conspicuously before the eye of the people by quaint survivals. The present
generation has seen some essential changes in parochial administration and is
likely to see more ; and, although it would be premature to attempt to calculate
the curve on which the projected polity of Parish Councils is likely to be drawn,
it is more than likely that with all the newness of ideal theory there will still
remain most of the influences, personal and social, which prevailed in the Vestries
such as we ourselves and our forefathers knew them. It is well that such mate
rials for the illustration of this economic history as have real value should be
preserved in print; and that the customs which they illustrate should be reclaimed
by History from the misty region of folk lore, whilst they can.
The present volume contains a careful copy of the Churchwardens' Accounts
for the Parish of S. Mary's, Reading, from 1550 or thereabouts until 1662: in a
word, from the Reformation to the Restoration ; a period of English Church History
which has its own most embarrassing obscurities; the period, as Mr. Gladstone
has called it, of gestation, during which the Catholic and Puritan parties were
struggling like Jacob and Esau in the womb of Rebekah; the period, that is,

PREFACE. VII.
which was the testing and training time of the system which owes so much to
the work of Laud. Laud was a native of Reading and a loving benefactor of
the town. Although he was not born or baptized in S. Mary's Parish, the volume
before us must contain some points of detail which during his boyhood and early
manhood must have been constantly before his eyes, and the effects of which in
forming his ritual views and practices may be traced, by and by, by some student
who has time and taste for such investigations.
The first thirty-one pages of the Account book, occupying pages i — 24 of the
printed copy, are filled with the details of the sums expended in the demolition
of those parts of the great Abbey, some materials of which were bought in 1550
by the inhabitants of S. Mary's Parish for the rebuilding of their Church ; these
included the timber-work of the roof of some portion of the Abbey and twenty-
one loads of other timber.1 To this is prefixed a page of undated receipts and
the account of the money accruing from the sale of the vestments and other
Church goods disposed of, no doubt, before the end of the reign of Edward VI.
The thirty-one pages probably represent the whole of the Church account during
the time of building, and contain very few particulars that concern anything else.
It is scarcely to be expected that they should furnish much illustration of the
changes that were taking place in the Church during the process. We may, how
ever, infer from the mention of the Vicar's surplice at p. 4, that that part of the
account was put down before the close of 1553; and the note of providing the
Manual, the Church book, and the building of the Altar as well as the paschal
and font tapers, would show that page 15 was reached before the end of 1558.
The 'Paschall' at p. 20 belongs to the same period. The payment for putting
on the roof at p. 23, and for the cross and vane at p. 24, probably mark the
completion of the building, and the regular account of the Churchwardens begin
ning in 1555 may be understood to denote that by that time the Church was
open for divine service. These fabric accounts furnish some details of interest
connected with the price of labour and materials, the localities- in the neighbour
hood from which wood, stone, and lime were procured, the names of occasional
benefactors, and in the long lists of the workmen perhaps some significant par
ticulars illustrative of the rise of Reading families. They may be compared with
advantage on these points with the fabric rolls of other Churches of the same
period, which have been given to the world of late years in various archaeological
publications. From the year 1555 onwards the accounts of annual receipts and expenditure
are continuous and complete. As the Church, now well and strongly built, would
not require repair for many years, the demands on the parishioners for that pur
pose occupy a small space in the accounts over and above current expenses
for cleaning and the like. Only once in the first half of the account, which
covers more than half a century, is a taxation or levy of contributions found
necessary; this is in 1607; and the expenditure then includes a heavy outlay on
the bells. The Clock was put up in 16 12. In 1646 and later, the windows are
beginning to require repairs.2
(1) Dugdale's Monasticon, iv., 39: below p. 4. (2) pp. 166 (1646), 171.

Vlll. PREFACE.
A very brief analysis of the receipts and expenditure is all that is possible
in this place : the receipts include : —
i. The payments for seats which appear continuously from the year 1556 onwards.
These payments show that the theory of appropriation by the Churchwardens
was accompanied with a practice of payment, annually made, and an additional
sum on removal from one place to another (see under 1608, 1609, and 1615,
pp. 105, 107, 121); an important illustration of the state of things out of
which the pew-system subsequently emerged.1
2. The rents and quitrents from the houses belonging to the Church and Parish :
it is very probable that under this head some interesting particulars of local
history may be found.
3. The sums received for the use of the pall and for the ringing of the Church
bells on the occasion of deaths and funerals.
4. The payments for graves, which may be usefully collated with the Burial Regis
ter of the Parish printed in 1892, under the editorship of Mr. Crawfurd.
5. The sums received under the head of Gatherings, 'Gathering days, and other
receipts.' This is by far the most interesting head on this side of the account
and the one which affords most illustration of local custom and variation of
economy and ritual. The following points may be briefly noted :
(a.) The 'Paschall monney at Easter' which appears in the account for 1557,
(p. 28), and in the form of 'Paschall' simply, onwards to the year 1598, must
correspond with the gathering for the Paschall taper mentioned in the accounts
as late as the year 1560 (p. 36).* It seems probable that the collection made
for the taper, which would be disused early in the reign of Elizabeth, was con
tinued under the name of Paschall or Easter money. Once in the accounts in
1593 (page 74), the form 'Paschall Lamb' occurs, possibly a reminiscence of the
time when the wax not used for the taper was melted into little medals and dis
tributed or sold under the name of 'Agnus.' It may, however, be a mere cleri
cal error. The 'Paschall' disappears at the close of the century. It occurs in 1598; and
the following year the 'Communion at Easter' succeeds. The sum raised under
this head was expended on the bread and wine for the Easter Communion ; half
of it was assigned to the Vicar, and half to the Churchwardens ; each provided
a half of the elements for the Sacrament. The surplus of the contributions went,
of course, half to the Vicar for his own use ; half to the Churchwardens for the
use of the Parish. This arrangement seems to have been made renewable at
each change in the Incumbency.3
The Easter Communion seems properly to refer to Easter Day only : but
Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday and Low Sunday were also special Commu-
( 1 ) See ' Remarks on Seat Reservation in Churches. ' Archseol. liii. , 95 sq.
(2) Cp. p. 15; Easter money, p. 16; paschal, pp. 1, 20, 28 sq.
(3) See pp. 42, 56 sq.

PREFACE. IX.
nion days, the receipts for which, doubtless collected on the same principle, occur
in the accounts from 1603 to 1613.
In the year 1589 we find the first note of monthly Communions, and that
under the head of expenditure. Clearly some questions arose here, as elsewhere,
on the expense of providing for these occasions : and in 1618 a tax of one penny
on each Communicant was imposed by order of the Vestry ; for this the Church
wardens were to render account; it was renewed in 1628. In 1600 and 1601 an
entry of expenditure for yearly Communion appears in the place of the monthly
Communion ; but this seems to mean the same thing, the charge for the wine
being in both cases nearly the same, in which case the yearly Communion must
mean the monthly Communions for the year.
Besides these occasions for Communion, Christmas Day is mentioned in the
year 1562 (p. 38) ; and a Lenten Communion in 1608, for which intending
Communicants are ordered especially to send in their names beforehand to the
Minister (p. 105). Decorations at Easter, Whitsuntide, and Christmas are men
tioned in 1622 (p. 134), for the first time.
(b.) Under the same head of 'Gatherings' are placed the collections made
at Hocktide, May-day, All Hallow-day, Christmas Day and Whitsuntide. Of
these, the Hocktide gathering, including the sums gathered by the men, the
women, and the maidens, was very common, and some traces of the custom, as
well as of the May-day gathering, are still found in country places. During one
portion of the day, or on two successive days, the men stopped the women, the
women the men, and the maidens men and boys, and refused to let them go
until they gave money. This money was a contribution to the Parish fund. The
custom seems to have dropped out at Reading in 1575 at all events as contribu
ting to Church expenses. In other parts of the country the memory of it was
long preserved, and the custom of 'lifting' in Lancashire, of 'Hocking' in Hamp
shire, subsists or did subsist not long ago. I myself well remember how in my
native town in Yorkshire, on Easter Day, the boys seized the girls' shoes, and on
the Monday the girls took off the boys' hats, to be redeemed by a present. I
never heard that the proceeds were devoted to pious uses : probably in this as in
more important matters the process of secularization was gradual. The gatherings
for All Hallow-day and May-day cease after 1558, and that for Christmas Day in
1557. The whole item disappears after 1575 (p. 49). unless some survival of it
be traceable in the entry of the Poor's money in 1577, 1578, and 1579.*
(c.) Closely connected with the Easter Communion money and the 'Gatherings'
are the entries about the Holy Loaf, which appear from the 8th of Elizabeth,
1566, to the year 1618. The institution of the Holy Loaf probably went through
some curious vicissitudes. Originating in the ancient 'Eulogiae,' or gifts of con
secrated bread, it seems to have been, before the»*Reformation, connected with
the offering or oblation of bread at the Holy Communion, and with a solemn
distribution of bread after the celebration. The subject is far too large and com-
* Hock money, and Whitsuntide money, pp. I, 25, 28, 31, 34, 36. 38» 39. 4°. 42, 43. 44. 4$. 41,
48, 49. Christmas Day, pp. 28, 38. May-day, pp. 28, 31. All Hallow-day, pp. 28, 31.

X. PREFACE.
plicated to be entered upon here. Traces of the original idea of distribution of
cakes at Easter are, however, common still, and found in well-known customs.1
The continuation of the item in the accounts of S. Mary's seems to show that
the produce of the Holy Loaf, the receipts from the remains of the Holy Loaf,
fell into the general account; it may be only accidental that the disappearance
of the Holy Loaf coincides with the imposition of the penny on Communicants
in 1618. In the account, however, of the year 1614, the Holy Loaf appears in
connexion with the monthly Communion as a receipt (p. 120).2
6. Another item of receipts is 'Things Sold.' Under this head fall not only the
great sale of vestments, bells and plate, with which the book opens, but various
small items as for stones (p. 28), brass (p. 41), which bear a suspicious rela
tion to the too common fate of gravestones and brasses. The sale of the
Altar cloth, canopy, and cross on pall in 1573 (p. 48), and of two 'Cappes'
in 1560 (p. 36), is notable also. The sale of the 'Old Bible' in 1614 marks
the introduction of the Authorised Version of 161 1.
Turning now to the items of Expenditure we find : —
1. The bills for the feasts which were kept for a time under the superintendence
of the parish officials — especially the Whitsuntide feast, the items for which
appear in the years 1555, 1558, 1560, and 1567; the Hobby Horse on May
day appears only in 1557.'
2. The payments made at Visitations of the Bishops of Salisbury and their
officials; at Reading, Abingdon, Newbury, and Maidenhead.4
With the payments to the Ordinary comes a regular charge of 'Smoke
farthings,' a permanent and nearly invariable payment of two shillings and a
penny.6 3. The notes of the purchase of books ordered by the Bishop at the Visitation
or in consequence of changes of order : under this head come the cost of the
Bible, the Paraphrases, the Register and Omylettes in 1562 and 1565 : the
(1) "Within living memory the Clerks of East Somerset carried an Easter cake to each prin
cipal house, and received a fee in return." Somerset Churchwardens' Accounts, p. xix.
(2) On the Holy Loaf or Holy Bread see Scudamore, Notitia Eucharistica, (2nd ed.) pp. 887
sq. First Prayer Book of Edward VI. ; rubric after Communion Service. Cardwell, Documen
tary Annals, (ed. 1844), I., pp. 68, 150, 155, 160. Eccl. Proceedings at Durham (Surtees Soc),
p. 277. Church Accounts of Pittington (Surtees Soc), p. 122 note.
The gathering of the Holy Loaf money assigned to the Clerk, 1567, p. 46 : and the remains
of it given to the Collectors for the poor, p. 46: Cp. pp. 53, 85.
(3) See pp. 28, 32, &c, 37, 44.
(4) The cases of Visitation payments made at Oxford require explanation, as Oxford was in
another Diocese. They must have been made for some reasons of personal or official convenience
to Bishop or Archdeacon.
(S) See Blount, Fragmenta Antiquitatis (ed. 1815), p. 317. Cp. the following entries from
the Churchwardens' Accounts of Minchinhampton, under the year 1575 : — ' to the Sumner for
peterpence or smoke farthinges sometyme due to the Anthecriste of roome, xd. :' and under the
year 1576: — 'for Pentecost money, otherwyse peter pence, sometyme payed to Antecryst of
Roome, xvjrf.' Archaeol. xxxv. 430.

PREFACE. xi.
Diologe book in 1603: special service books in 1617 : and the Injunctions in
the 2nd. of Elizabeth.
4. Payments for improvement of Church furniture, especially of the pulpit, the
cushion of which seems to have been an object of special devotion. The
most interesting of these particulars seems to be the payment for the Table
of Commandments in 1563; for the new Altar rails in 1635; and for the
Table of Degrees in 1606. The writing of Scriptures about the Church in
the year 1579 was, doubtless, regarded as an improvement; and the wainscot
ing of the Chancel by the Vicar in 1580 (p. 54), marks a real advance, which
taken together with the introduction of the desk at the Table in 1586 may
have some ceremonial significance. An hour-glass is bought in 1600, and*
repaired in 1604. The Gallery and bell chamber were built in 1632 (p. 149.)
5. The repairs of the Bells involve several items of interest, and some amusing
generalisations may be drawn from the occasions on which they are said to
have been rung. The provision of payment for the Curfew seems to have
involved re-arrangement more than once.
6. The payments for lights at Morning Prayer; an item which seems to indicate
a very early hour for service, and which was partly provided for by a bequest
of Mr. William Kendrick, recorded in 161 7.
7. The payments for watching the sepulchre appear as late as the second year
of Elizabeth : the taking down of Altars occurs the same year, and in the
same account the Paschal and Font tapers for the last time (pp. 33 — 37).
Copes and Surplices alike required to be mended in 1559. Frankincense is
also paid for in the first year of the Great Queen's reign ; but at so small a
cost that it would seem more likely to have been used to scent the Church
at the Visitation, as was commonly done, than for any ritual purpose.
I cannot help remarking, after this brief survey of the pecuniary items, that
considering times and occasions, we ought not to be very severe on the apparent
confusion between secular and sacred things which occurs so often in them. It
is painful, indeed, to see the Holy Communion brought into account in the way
in which it is : for these payments are not like Offertory Collections, but exac
tions or gatherings made to pay for the bread and wine used at the Sacrament.
They should, however, be compared with the practices in vogue before the Re
formation, which are illustrated by the earlier Churchwardens' accounts in other
places. Some allowances have also to be made for an age in which the sale of
Masses, and the fact that large numbers of the clergy lived on the proceeds of
such paid Celebrations, was not yet forgotten. The abuses of practices in regard
to the Sacraments had, indeed, caused a violent revulsion, but they had likewise
left an impression and continued results in sordid ways of looking at Church
Ordinances, which, unfortunately, in vulgar opinion, have not even now entirely
passed away.
The last point to which attention need be called is the Constitution of the
Vestry, and the arrangements for the meeting at which the accounts were ren-

Xll. PREFACE.
dered annually on Good Friday. This seems to have originated on the motion
of the Vicar in 1603 : when a body of 33 of the chiefest and ancientest men of
the parish was nominated to finish the accounts and do other things that are
most expedient and necessary for the benefit of the Church and Parish (p. 90).
It was this body that in 1606 imposed the tax for payment of the Church debt;
and that in the later years of the account made rates for the relief of the poor
(pp. 168, 169). It may be noted that these rates are imposed in sums denoted
as a Tax of so many weeks ; each ' week ' representing a fixed assessment.
Some curious questions of analogy and contrast may be raised on this point. In
the North of England 24 was the common number of the select vestry, and the
rate was called a 'lay' when imposed on a general assessment. In some of the
larger parishes, which contained several townships, a regular system of represen
tation existed; each township appearing by two of its inhabitants, and the whole
Vestry, consisting of the Vicar and Churchwardens, the gentlemen and land
owners, and the township men, representing in miniature the three estates of the
realm. In these cases the taxation was carried on in parliamentary fashion, the
Mise representing the Subsidy of national finance ; a fixed sum raised in each
township by particular assessment, and levied in the form of two or three or six
Mises, as Parliament granted two or three or six Subsidies. S. Mary's, Reading,
as a town parish, would have no call for such a thoroughly representative Con
stitution, but the selection of the fixed number of vestry men, and the method of
raising fixed sums as ' weeks ' testify to the growth of local self-government and
its modifications on intelligible terms.
I must leave to those who have time and opportunity the pleasant task of
eliciting from these accounts the illustrations which they furnish, of ecclesiastical
and personal changes in administration of Church and State. The principal nota
ble changes in the accounts themselves belong to the years 1589 and 1617 — 20.
I am, however, unable to refer the causes of these modifications to any personal
or social changes : neither the changes in the See of Salisbury, nor the succes
sion of new Vicars explain them satisfactorily. And to attempt an explanation on
other grounds would involve a search into Articles of Visitations and ancient
charges of Bishops and Orders of Council which can be undertaken only by one
who has much time to spare. Such an investigation would be both interesting
and remunerative.
I will add the names of some books from which parallel illustrations of
history and manners may be derived.
Churchwardens' Accounts of Croscombe, &c. : Somerset Record Society,
1890; edited by Bishop Hobhouse.
Churchwardens' Accounts of Pittington, &c. : Surtees Society, 1888; edited
by Mr. Barmby.
Lectures on the History of the Church of S. John the Baptist, Chester; by
S. C. Scott: Chester, 1892.
Dr. Freshfield's Articles on the Parish Books of the London Churches, in
the Archseologia, vol. 50, p. 17.

PREFACE. X1U.
The Fabric Rolls of York Minster; Surtees Society, 1858, edited by Canon
Raine. The Ancient Parish Books of S. Mary-at-Hill, Chester : by Mr. Earwaker ;
in the Proceedings of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society, vol. ii.,
pp. 132 sq.
The editing of this book has been a labour of love. I believe that it has
been most carefully and exactly done. I . cannot pretend in the foregoing re
marks to have touched on more than the most obvious features of the Accounts :
and I am sure that in a careful examination of the details, local antiquaries,
genealogists, economists and historical enquirers will find much more interesting
material. Perhaps the notices of public occasions on which the bells were rung,
an inviting but rather exacting subject of investigation, on which I have been
unable to make any notes, may prove not the least interesting portion of the
Record.
W. OXON.
CUDDESDON,
May 24th, iSpj.

Zx<\nmi$m' (preface.

The Churchwardens' Accounts of St. Mary's, Reading, are contained in a
thick folio volume measuring 15 J^ by n inches. The older portion of the
book consists of 277 leaves of paper, with a water-mark of three oak leaves on
a stem rising out of a six -spoked Catherine wheel. To these some additional
pages were added about 1815, (or a new volume was bound up with them at a
later period), the result being that the Accounts from 1552 to the present year
are entered in the same book.
The first dated Account is that for 1555, p. 24. There is some probability,
judging from internal evidence, that the earlier and undated pages (1 — 24 of the
copy) have been slightly misplaced in re-binding or otherwise. 'Isabell Hopton,'
who is mentioned on page 1, was buried in December, 1553, and the probate
of her will bears date Jan. 1, 1 Maria? (1554). We have, therefore, suggested
1553 — 54 as the date of that page, the Accounts always running from Good Friday
to Good Friday. Again, the names of 'John Choke' and 'Elizabeth Wyer,'
whose burial is referred to on page 20 (p. 16 of the copy), appear in the Register
of Burials under the respective dates of July 30th and August 2nd, 1551. We
have, therefore, dated that Account 1551—52. The fabric rolls on pages 4 to
15 (line 3), and 16 to 24 of the copy probably cover the whole period from
1550 to 1554, the sale of the scaffold timber on page 16, the payment for the
roofing on page 23, and for the cross and vane on page 24, marking different
stages of the work. The 'receipts of William Wyer' on page 20 (? 1552 — 53)
are inserted on a separate leaf. The receipts on page 1 would then follow, the
legacy of 'Isabell Hopton,' referred to above, being expressly devoted in her will
to the 'reparacions of St. Maries church.' The list of vestments and plate, on
pages 2 and 3, may be referred to the enforced sales of Church goods which
took place under the spoliation of the later years of Edward VI., the proceeds
of such sales being paid into the King's Exchequer. It is possible, however,
that the authorities of St. Mary's on the first warning of the ritual changes which
were impending, having the materials of the Abbey close at hand, took the oppor
tunity of realising a sum of money sufficient to defray the cost of re-building the
Church. In this case the sale would date from 1550 or thereabouts. The words
on page 3 of the copy 'Summa of the holle Reseytt ^277 2*. yd.,' (which sum
includes the receipts on page 1 as well as those on pages 2 and 3), were, proba
bly, added at a later period. They are scribbled rather than written at the foot
of the page, and the two leaves on which the list of vestments is entered are
separated by blank pages from the preceding and following accounts.
For these reasons we have placed conjectural dates at the head of all the
earlier pages until the year 1555, after which the Accounts are dated continu
ously without any important break.

TRANSCRIBERS PREFACE. XV.
We have endeavoured in this Transcript to follow the spelling of the original
manuscript as closely as possible, but all ordinary abbreviations and contractions
have been expanded, an apostrophe being used to mark any unusual or uncertain
form. The dates at the head of each page, the numbers, in the margin, of the
pages of the manuscript and all words and letters necessarily added, but which
do not appear in the original, have been placed within square brackets. Black-
letter type denotes words engrossed by the writers of the Accounts. Nothing
has been omitted, even at the risk, at times, of wearisome repetition. As regards
footnotes we have borne in mind Dr. Johnson's saying 'Notes are often neces
sary, but they are necessary evils,' and we have therefore endeavoured to keep
them within the narrowest limits, preferring to give quotations from contemporary
documents, whenever that was possible, rather than words of our own. In the
General Index several items have been grouped under the two heads of 'Prices'
and ' Wages,' an arrangement which we hope may be found convenient. The
Glossary is a compilation from well-known writers. In certain cases we have
given references instead of our own deductions ; in no case have we ventured
on originality. The preparation of this book has been a labour of great and varied interest.
We part from it with many regrets. Our thanks are due to several friends for
their counsel and help, especially to the Rev. G. P. Crawfurd, Senior Curate
of St. Mary's, at whose suggestion, mainly, this work was undertaken, and to
Mr. George Parker, of the Bodleian Library. Nor can we bring these words to
a close without expressing our gratitude to the Bishop of Oxford for a Preface,
which has added a special interest to the local history of Reading, and for his
kindly encouragement during the progress of our work.
F. N. A. G.
A. G. G.
St. Mary's Vicarage,
Reading,
June 20th, i8gj.

ERRATA.
Page 12, head of page, for [1550 — 53] read (V. 1550—53.]
,, 66, line 4 from bottom, for Gatyle read Gatlye.
68, footnote, line 8, for 1829 read 1836.
92, lines 10 and 21, for Anthoine Blagrave read Anthonie Blagrave.
92, footnote, for Byran Johnson read Bryan Johnson.
96, line 15, for Jeneva1 read Jeneva.*
,, 155, footnote, line 8, for the garden, of Mr. Thomas Gibins read the garden of
Mr. Thomas Gibins.
ADDENDUM.
Page 163, line 33, after 1642 insert [sic].

THE

CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
ST. MARY'S, READING.
 £  *
[ '553-54- ]
Q>£C£JHH& of Peter hillary 
Receyvid of John Seger 
Receyvid of Richard Lawnsebery 
Receyvid of Church for a quarter's Rent 
Receyvid of Sadler's wyfe for dim' * yeres Rent 
Receyvid of John Saunders for iij C. lacking ix/z'. ) . ,
of Metall that was taken upp of the graves > a, v^ ,e
and of olde Candlestyckes  J hundrect
Receyvid of Henry More for the Sepulker 
Receyvid of Mr. Bell & of the Sextyn for xiiij lode of
flyntes at vii)d. the lode 
Receyvid of John Webbe for the Toumbe of Brycke
Receyvid of Henry More for half a gravestone 
Receyvid of John Style for ij° lode of flynte 
Receyvid of John Saunders for half a hundred and iiij/z. of
Metall 
Receyvid the secounde Daye of Maye of John Churche for
a quarter's Rent 
Receyvid of John Segar the xj Daye of Maye 
Receyvid of Richard Lawnsebery the last Daye of Maye . . .
Receyvid of John Turner for the palle 
Receyvid of Richard wyer for the lopps of the ij° Trees That
Mr. phetyp[l]ace gave 
Receyvid of John ffrencheman for the greate bell Clapper...
' Receyvid of John Malthowse for iiijor stones 
Receyvid of John Chamberlayne of gyfte 
Receyvid of Mr. Bourne 
Receyvid of Mr. Kent 
Receyvid of Henry More 
Receyvid of Wyer 
Receyvid of ffuller for the howse of the hill 
Receyvid of Edward Martyn Executour of the Testament of
Isabell Hopton for legacye to the Churche by her gyven
Receyvid of him for the grave 
Receyvid of him for the paulle 
Receyvid of him for the Tolling of the bell 
Receaved of goddy sadler on the hyll 
Receaved of goddy sadler on the hill  xv/z. iijs. i)d.
it is too be Remembryd that John heth hath made no accownt for the Receaits
of the pascall monefy] in all hys tyme being churchman — nether for any money that
he Recevyd at hoctyde nor at Whytsontyd. [page 2 is blank.~\
Suche Churche goodes solde by John Hethe, Richard wyer, & will'm Kynfytt,
Churche Wardens wythe the assentes of John Bourne, Peter Donne, & James
Chamberleyne. [circa 1550-53. J * dim'=dimidium, a half.

xxjj.

viijd.

XXJ5.

vii)d.

X.f.

iijj.

iii]d.

xs.

xlvjj-.

\}d.

xiijj.

\\\}d.

ixj.

\\\]d. x\}d.
x\}d.
xvjd.

viij.f.

v]d.

iijj'.

iiijd.

xs.

xs.

in)d.
ijs.
X]S.
iiijj.
i]s.
vs.
xxd.
ijs.
lv.f.
i)d.
viij<f.
XXJ.
vjj.
viijd. xi]d.
xijd.
xs.
xs.
2 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
JH I)¥t1ttt0 one Alter clothe of whyt & grene Bridgesse
satten 
It'm to Henry Othey one hundred iij quarter xix/z". of Latten
& brasse at xxijj-. the hundred 
It'm to John Style iij Banner clothes 
It'm to Robert Seller one old! vestyment of whyt ffustyan
It'm to Peter Donne a Cheyne and a lytle bell 
It'm to will'm Kynfytt a leke Cheyne and a bell 
It'm to the same Wyll'm iij hedde peces of purple vellvett
w' other olde stoles and fanelles of whyte damaske
It'm to John Bourne ix hedde peces of redde and blewe
vellvett w' one fanell of blewe velvett 
It'm to Peter Donne ij° stoles of purple velvett 
It'm to Richard wyer vj hedde peces of Redde and blewe
velvett wl ij° stoles of the same and a fanell
It'm to James Chamberlayne iij hedde peces of blewe velvett
w' a fanell of purple velvett 
It'm to John heath vi hedde peces of purple velvet and whyt
Damaske w' a stole 
It'm to the same John iij peces of olde blewe velvett
It'm to will'm Kynfytt iiijor hedde peces of olde Dornyx and
Damaske 
It'm to Mastrice Payne one Albe w' ij° peces of Dornyx
It'm to Peter Donne an Alter clothe & a vestyment of yelowe
and blewe Bridges satten 
It'm to James Chamberlayne iiijor Albes & iiijor Apornes
It'm to John Heathe iiij°r Albes & iiijor Apornes
It'm to Will'm Kynfytt iiijor Albes & iiijor Apornes ...
It'm to John Bate iij Albes & iij Apornes 
It'm to Will'm Kynfytt ij surples 
It'm to Thomas Kent x Albes, vij Apornes & ij lent clothes
It'm to the same Thomas ij° Alter clothes of bridges saten
It'm to the same Thomas a narrowe clothe of baudkyn
It'm to John Bate olde paynted clothes 
It'm Thomas Kent ij° Alter clothes one of Damaske a nother
of Bridges satten 
It'm to the same Thomas an Alter clothe of sylke ...
It'm to Will'm Kynfytt ij° Alter clothes, one of Dornyx and
a nother of Brydges satten olde 
It'm to John Bate a nolde clothe of Dornyx 
It'm to John Heathe for an Alter clothe of bridges satten
It'm to Richard Aldewourth an olde clothe 
It'm to John heathe a clothe of Dornyx 
It'm to Thomas Kent a sute of olde sylke 
It'm to the same Thomas for ij° whyt cheseples of Damaske
at iiiji'. the pece 
It'm to John Heathe a sute of vestimentes of flowers
It'm to the same John iij cowsshyns, one of velvett and ij
of Bridges satten  xj/z. ix*. iii)d.

[a

550-53- ]

xiijj.

iii)d.

xliijj'.

v.r.

viijd.

xd.
xd.
iiijj.
vj.
xi]d.
ij*.
viij</,
i)S.
ui)s.
viijd?.
iiij//.
iiij.?.
VJ5.
vj^.
V)S.
vjs.
iiijj.
\ii)d.
xi)d.
xixr.
viij</.
xs.
viij*/.
iiji-.
iiiji/.
ij.f.
xjs.
V)S.
vii)d.
ii)s.
xxd.
iijs.
xijd.
cxiiijj.
xv']d.
viijj.
xiijj-.
ni]d.
llljj-.
[ p. 4. ] It'm to Mr. Thomas Vachell a payer of vyolett Curteyns of
sarssenet 
It'm to Sr. Thomas wynsore knyght ij° Alter clothes of clothe
of Tysshewe and ij° whyte vestymentes for Dekyn and
sub-dekyn 
It'm to Mr. Rolte a vestyment of Dornyx 
ix/z'.
iijj.
uijj.
iiij//.
[ C . 1550-53. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 3
It'm to Thomas Kent a whyte Damaske cope and an Alter
clothe of the same  x\s.
It'm to the same Thomas an Alter clothe of blewe velvett
& a vestyment for a Dekyn of the same  xls.
It'm to the same Thomas iij Curtyens of redde sersenet and
grene  ' ... iij*. iii]d.
It'm to Kent's doughters a vestyment of redde saye and grene iiij*. viij*/.
It'm to two men of London the sute of Crymsyn velvett w'
ij° Copes of the same, a Cope of blewe velvet w' a vesty
ment and j Dekyn the beste Canaby & iiijor Corporis
cases w' iiijor olde copes and a nolde vestyment  xiv/z. xiii*. iiij*/.
It'm to Robert Style ij° payer of olde Curteynes of sarsenet
and ij° olde vestymentes  v*. viij*/.
It'm to Mastrice Payne ij° vestymentes of Dornyx  ij*.
It'jn to John Heathe two olde vestymentes  ij*.
It'm to the same John ij° whyt Curteynes, ij° redd and grene
Curteynes  iiij*.
It'm to the same John the Canabye of crymson velvett, the
Alter clothe of whyt Damaske, and Sepulker clothe of
redde and grene satten of Bridges  xl*.
It'm to John Borne for an olde clothe 
It'm to Will'm Lovyer and Richard Holte the sute of pur
ple velvett preste Dekyn and sub Dekyn & a Cope ...
It'm to Robert Style the banner clothe for the Crosse and
the olde Banner clothes 
It'm the Churche plate solde as followeth that ys to saye the
whyte and the parcell gylte for v*. iiij*/. the unnce, the
gylte at vj*. the unnce. Summa totalis 
It'm two belles solde waying xxxviij C. xiiij/z'. at xxx*. the
hundred. Summa totalis 
It'm x foder of leade solde at vj/z'. xvj*. viij*/. the foder.
Summa totalis  ij C. 1/z'. x*. ]d.
Summa off the holle Reseytt ij C. lxxvij/z". ij*. vij*/.*
[pages J and 6 are blank.']
\i)CiX,yt to Thomas Dee for hym and his man for viij
dayes and dim' woork at viij*/. the daye 
pd' to Will'm Martyn for vij dayes & a half 
pd' for Tymber to Roges 
pd' to Homeblowe for a daye and a half 
pd' to Richard Baylye for ij° dayes 
pd' to Colbourne the Thacher for vij dayes at viij*/. the daye
pd' to his man for v dayes 
pd' to Thomas Dee and his man for ix dayes at vij*/.
the daye 
pd' to Martyn and his man for ix dayes at viij*/. the daye
pd' to Blackman for v Lodes of broume carryage at vj*/.
the Lode 
pd' to Richard Bayly for v dayes to cut downe Broume ...
pd' to Salysberye for iij dayes 
pd' to Richard Browne for iij dayes to cutt downe Broume
pd' to the Dethe fellowe for iij dayes 
pd' to pastlowe for a lode of Broume 
pd' to a wever for half a daye 
(i) *?-vli.=£$s. (2) £277 2S. 7d.

vj*/.

viij/z'.

v*.
iiij*/.
*x.v//.'
1UJ
xij*.
lvij/z'.
iij*.
iij*/.
lxviij/z.
vj*.
viij*/.
xj*.
mj*/.
x*.
ij*.
iiij*/.
ix*/.
iiiii"
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*.
xij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xviij*/.
xviij*/.
xviij*/.
vj*/.
iij*/.
4 THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,
pd' for the felling of Alder poles and the carryage out of
the More 
pd' for the carryage of them home 
pd' to Browne and his daughter for iij days to cutt downe
Broume 
pd' to Thomas Smythe for the keye of the chauncell dore
pd' for iij bell Ropes 
pd' for mending of the bawdryckes 
pd' to Cawood for dim' dayes woorke 
pd' to will'm Martyn and his man for xiij dayes at viij*/. the
daye 
pd' to Thomas Dee and his man for xiij dayes 
pd' to John Twyste for the Iren woorke for the belles ...
pd' to Will'm Watlington for ij C. of boorde 
pd' to Robert Style for olde Tymber 
pd' to Thomas Smythe for ij° peces of Tymber 
pd' to Robert Holmes for iij dayes and iij*/. of nayles to
amende the bell wheles 
pd' to Robert Worsopp for ij° dayes at ix*/. the daye
pd' to his man that servid 
pd' for mending of the vycars surples 
pd' to Worsopp & his man for j daye 
pd' to John Stydman for ij° Lodes of Tymber 
pd' for a Lode of Saunde 
pd' for a quarter of Lyme 
pd' to John Saunders for hanging of the bell & making
the holes 
pd' for the ij° bell brassys, xli. dim' of his owne brasse at
iiij*/. the pownde and for the casting of our owne
pd' to Richard Johnson for all maner of nayles small and
greate  [page 8 is blank.]

L P- 9- J Cpat)6b6 for the taking downe of the Quyer in the Abbye
and the caryaige home of the same xxj Lodes 
payed for the Rowfe in the Abbye  vj/z.
payed for the carryage of xj Lodes of Lede into the Abbye
to be caste  
payed for the casting of x ffoder of Lede and xj C 
payed the plumbers for their paynes 
payed for watching the lede 
payed for drawing the lede down to the water's syde
payed to iij Laborers to helpe lade the lede 
payed to Raphe Edmundes and his man for v dayes taking
downe the Rowfe in the Abbye & taking out the Hookes
payed to Thomas for v dayes 
payed to Drewe Carter and Richard Wright for carryage of
Tyles, Dores and Alder poles 
payed to Netherclyf for the carryage of xvj Lodes of Tyle
payed to John Kynfytt a dayes woork 
payed to Holmys and his man for ij° dayes worke at xviij*/.
the daye 
payed to the Almes men for carryage of the Tyle into the
vycars barne 
payed to Marbeke for v dayes woorke 
payed to Smyth for iiijor dayes woorke 

[C. 1

:55°-53- ]

iiij*.

xxij*/. iiij*/,

xx*/.

vj*/.
xx*/.

xd.

iij*/.
xvij*.
xvij*. iij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.iiij*/.
vj*. ij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
iij*.
viij*/.
xviij*/. xij*/.
viij*/. xv*/.
iiij*.
vij*/. xx*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
X*.
xs.
vj*/.
viij*/.
iij*.
xxiij*.
xd.
iiij*/.
ij*.
xx*/.
xx*/.
xij*/.
vj*. ij*.
iiij*/. vj*/,
viij*.
viij*/.
V*.
vj*/.
iij*.
the xj. daye
of Maye.
ij*.
xiij*/. vj*/.
ij*.
[ C. 1550-53. ] ST. MARY'S, READING.
payed a nother Laborer for one daye 
payed to will'm Johnson for v dayes woorke 
payed to Thomas Grauntham and will'm Johnson for iij
dayes woorke at vj*/. the daye 
payed to Drewe Carter for the Carryage of iiij01" Lodes of
Tymber 
payed to Holmes and his man for iij dayes worke 
payde to a nother Carpenter for iij dayes woorke at xd.
the daye 
payed to John norbrige the Carpenter for vij dayes woorke
at xd. the daye bating ij*/. 
payed to Holmes and his man for vij dayes woorke at
xviij*/ the daye 
payed to Tomlyns for ij° dayes woorke 
payed to Thomas [blank] for vij dayes woorke at vj*/. the
daye 
payed to will'm Johnson for vij dayes woorke 
payed to Sparke for x dayes woorke 
payed to Henry Hampton for iij Lodes carryage of Lede
into the Abbye 
payed to John Richardes for ij° Lodes of Alder poles
payed for xx hurdles and the Carryage 
payed for bastard Ropes 
payed for a Lyne  r 
payed for Ropes  .- 
payed for carryage of the Lede to London 
payed for the cranayge and bringing home of the ij° sowes
payed to Holmys and John Norbrige for iij dayes woorke

[ p. 10. ] Payed to ij laborers for iij Dayes 
payed to Sparke for ij dayes ... 
payed to Charles Adames for iiij Dayes 
payed to olde Netherclyf and his sonne for carryage of Tyle
and one Lode of Tymber 
payde to Stephan Lane for xxj Lodes carryage of Tymber
out of the Abbye 
payed to Serjaunt Hynde for the pyllers 
payed to will'm wyvolde for vj dayes 
payed to John wyvolde for vj dayes 
payed to Richard Cryppes for vj dayes 
payed to Thomas Cowper for vj dayes 
payed to Thomas Boylett for vj Dayes 
payed to westwood for hym and his carte for iiijor dayes
dim' 
payed to Drewe Carter for v days hym and his Carte
payed to Raphe Edmundes for vj dayes 
payed to John Bloxham for vj dayes
payed to Robert Adkyns for vj dayes ...
payed to will'm ffrende for vj dayes
payed to Richard Myllam for vj dayes..
payed to will'm Harrys for v dayes
payed to will'm Saunford for vj dayes ..
payed to Richard Palmer for vj dayes ..
payed to John Coxe for vj dayes 
payed to John Stephens for vj dayes ..
payed to will'm mathewe for vj dayes ...
payed to will'm Lewe for vj Dayes
payed to will'm Rowly for v Dayes

ij*.

vj*/. vi^ xiij daye of
1 Maye.

iij*.

iiij*.

xvj*/. VJ*/. xv'j daye of
Maye.

ij*.

vj*/.

V*.

Viij*/. xxiiij daye
J of Maye.

X*.

vj*/.
xviij*/.

iij*.
iij*.

vj*/.
vj*/.

V*.

xij*/.

iij*.
vij*. ij*.

iiij*/.
viij*/. xij*/.

xiij*.
xvii*.

vij*. V*.
viij*/.
the last of
Maye.
iij*. ij*.
xij*/. iij*/.
ij*.
vj*.
viij*/.
X*.
vj*.
iiij*.
iiij*.
vj*/.vj*/.
V*.
iiij*.
vij*.
viij*.
iiij*/.iiij*/.
v*.
iij*.
V*.
iij*.
vj*/.
V*.
iij*.
ix*/.
V*.
V*.
V*.
V*.
iij*. iij*.iij*.
vj*/. vj*/.ix*/.
THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

U 1550-53- J

payed
payed payed payedpayedpayedpayedpayedpayedpayedpayed payedpayed
payed pd;
Pd pdpdpdpd pd:
Pd: pd:pdpd pd;pd pdpd:

to John Bowden for vj dayes
to Geoff erey packe for vj Dayes..
to John Dee the Saffolde* maker for vj dayes
to John Brykes for vj dayes
to John Sewerd for vj dayes
to will'm Coker for vj dayes
to John Meryman for vj dayes
to Richard Baylye for vj dayes
to Robert Cele for vj dayes
to waiter Beneham for vj dayes
to John Robynson for vj dayes
to Thomas Marbecke for vj dayes
to Nicholas Bere for vj dayes
to John Robynson for vj dayes, Benyson for vj
will'm Thornell for vj dayes
John Holwaye for vj dayes...
will'm Ben well for vj dayes...
hughe ffletcher for vj dayes
Thomas Swayne for vj dayes
John Holwaye for vj dayes...
Richard Dycher for vj dayes
John plomer for vj dayes ...
John Goodawter for vj dayes
Thomas Tayler for vj dayes
will'm Hellyn for vj dayes ...
John Hewse for vj dayes ...
Roger Welles for vj dayes ...
James Collyns for his weke
Raphe Symson for his weke

dayi

[ p. 11. ] Payed for nayles 
pd' to Blackman for the carryaige of the Kyll of Lyme
pd' for a barrell of Bere 
pd' for fleshe and breade to make the gyste Cartes chere
pd' to Holmes for taking downe the fourthe bell and hang
ing upp the lytle bell 
pd' for making of * Hoddes and Tubbes and taking downe
a lytle howse in the Abbye 
pd' to Thomas whytaker for iij Dayes 
pd' to Holmes a Daye & his man for ij Dayes
pd' to the sawyers for sawing 
pd' to Edward Evered for iij Lodes of poles
pd' to Thomas Lockwood for viij Lodes of poles
pd' for the carryage of ij° kylles of Lyme
pd' for a Carte to carrye woode one daye
pd' to the Lymeburners 
pd' for dialling Downe the belles ...
pd' to Will'm Wyvolde for iiij01" dayes
pd' to John Wyvold for iiijor dayes
pd' to Robert Cowper for iiijor dayes
pd' to Thomas Bollett for iiijor dayes
pd' to Raphe Edmundes for iiijor dayes
pd' to John Bloxham for iiijor dayes
pd' tu will'm ffrende for iiijor dayes
pd' to Richard Mylam for iiijor dayes
pd' to will'm Harrys for iiij01" dayes
pd' to will'm Saunforde for iiij01" dayes * Saffolde = Scaffold.

v*.
iiij*. iiij*. iiij*. iij*.
iij*.iij*.iij*.iij*.iij*. iij*.
iij*.iij*. iij*.
iij*. iij*. iij*.iij*.
iij*.iij*.iij*.
iij*.iij*. iij*. iij*.iij*.iij*.
iij*.

vj*/.

iiij*/.iiij*/.

vj*/.

iiij*/.

vj*. ij*.
iij*.

viij*/.viij*/.

xj*.

ij*.ij*.
iij*.

xviij*/. vj*/. ij*/.
iiij*/.

vj*.
xiij*.

iiij*/.

xij*.

xx*/.

cxvj*.

viij*/. xij*/.

iiij*.

iij*.
iij*. ij*.
iij*.

iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.

ij*.
ij*.
iij*.

iiij*/.
iiij*/.

iij*.
iij*.

iiij*/.

[ 1. 1550-53- ]

ST. MARY S, READING.

pd' to John Dee for iiijor dayes 
pd' to John Brakes for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Thomas Sawyne for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Will'm Coker for iiijor dayes 
pd' to John Myryman for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Richard Baylye for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Robert Sell for iiij01" dayes 
pd' to John Robynson for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Nicholas Bere for iij dayes 
pd' to John Benyson for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Will'm Thornell for iiij01" dayes 
pd' to John Holwaye for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Will'm Banwell for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Hughe ffletcher for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Richard Dychar for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Richard Peter for iiij01" dayes 
pd' to Roger Welles for iiij01" dayes 
pd' to Richard Peter for iiijor dayes 
pd' to Drewe Carter for ij° dayes carting 
pd' to John wyllett for xij M[illia] lathe nayles at xviij*/. a
M[ille]

pd' for half
pd for a M
pd for a M

[ p. 12.

] Payed

pd' to

pd' to

pd' to

• pd' to
pd' to
pd' to
pd' to
pd' to
pd' to
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pd' to
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ille] of vj pennye nayle 
ille] of v pennye nayle 
pd' to Thomas wyllett for x M[illia] lathe nayle at xiiij*/. the
Mplle] 
pd' for a M[ille] of x pennye nayle 
pd' for a M[ille] of vj pennye nayle 
to Richard Palmer for iiij dayes
John Coxe for iij dayes  ,
John Stephen for v dayes ...
Will'm Mathewe for v dayes 
Will'm Lewe for v dayes 
Will'm Rowley for v dayes 
John Beste for v dayes 
Geofferye Pecke for v dayes 
Raphe Sympson for v dayes 
James for his weeke 
beste for vj dayes 
Geoffery packe for vj dayes 
Richard Palmer for vj dayes 
John Coxe for vj dayes 
Will'm Stephen for vj dayes 
Richard Barnerd for vj dayes 
Will'm Rowley for vj dayes 
Will'm Mathewe for vj dayes 
Will'm Lewe for vj dayes 
Robert Holmes for x dayes 
Thomas whytaker for x dayes 
Homys man for vij dayes 
Thomas Dee & his man for ij° dayes
John Brackes for vj dayes 
Thomas Sawyn for vj dayes 
Roger welles for vj dayes 
Will'm Coker for v dayes' 
John Meryman for vj dayes 
Richard Baylye for vij dayes 
Robert Sell for vij dayes 
ij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
xviij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xviij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xj*.
viij*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
ij*.
xj*/.
ij*.
xj*/.
iij*.
ix*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
ix*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
vj*/.
V*.
V*.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
8
pdpdpdpd' pd
pdpdPd:pd
pdpdpdPd:pd
pdpd pd
pd pdpdpd
pd pd pd
pd pdpd
pdpdpdPdPd:

THE CHURCHWARDENS* ACCOUNTS.

to John Robynson for vj dayes
to Nicholas Bere for vj dayes
to hym for a Rother & folding stock
to Benyson for vj dayes 
to Will'm Banwell for vij dayes
to Hugh' fHecher for vj dayes 
to Thomas Shorysberye for v dayes
to John Plattes for j daye 
to James Collyns for his weeke
to Raph' Sympson for vj dayes
to Knyghtes wyfe for dressing of mete
to Kynfyld 
to lytle Curtes for his Carte 
for M[ille] dim'* of x penny nayle
for ij M[illia] of vj pennye nayle ...
to will'm wyvolde for xii dayes
to J ohn wyvolde for xij dayes 
to Richard Crypps for vij dayes
to Robert Cowper for xiij dayes
to Thomas Bullett for xij dayes
to Robert Adkyns for xij dayes
to Will'm ffrende for xij dayes
to Richard Myllam for xij dayes ...
to Will'm Saunford for xij dayes ...
to Richard Todde for xij dayes
to John Best for vj dayes 
to Geoffery Pecke for vj dayes
to John Dee for xij dayes 
to John Berkshere for vj dayes
to Thomas Sawyn for v dayes 
to Roger Welles for vj dayes 
to Richard Bayly for iiijor Dayes ...

[ p. 13. ] Payed to John Robynson for v dayes 
pd' to Nicholas Bere for vj dayes 
pd' to John Benyson for vj dayes 
pd' to Will'm Thornell for vj dayes 
pd' to Will'm Banwell for vj dayes 
pd' to Hughe ffletcher for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard peter for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Shrowsberye for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Sell & his fellowe for vj dayes 
pd' to the Lymburner 
pd' to plomer for ij dayes  , 
pd' to James Collyns for his weeke 
pd' to Raphe Sympson for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert Holmes for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Whytaker for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Wheeler for j daye 
pd' to henry hampton for ij° dayes dim' for hym and his
Carte 
pd' to will'm Wyvold for iiij01" dayes 
pd' to John wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Crypps for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert Cowper for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Bullett for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert Adkyns for vj dayes 
* M[ille] dim' = mille dimidium ; one thousand and a half.

[c. I

550-53- ]

iij*.

iij*.

iiij*/.

iiij*/.

iij*.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

ij*.
vj*/.
vj*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
xd.
XX*.
xij*/.
xj*.
viij*.
viij*/.
xij*.
ix*.
ix*.
x*.
xd.
viij*.
X*.
vij*.
X*.
X*.
X*.
V*.
V*.
viij*.
iiij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
.
ij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
w-
iiij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
ix*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
vj*/
iij*.
V*.
V*.
viij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*.
vj*/
iiij*.
vj*/.
V*.
iiij*.
V*.
[ c. i55°-53- ]

st. mary's, reading.

pdpdpdpd
pd pdPdPd
Pd PdPdpdpdpdPd PdPd"Pd:PdPdPdpdpd pdPdpd'
PdPdPd Pd
pd
Pd pd
pd'

to will'm ffrende for vj dayes ... ,
to will'm Saunforde for vj dayes .
to John Beste for iij dayes ... ,
to Robert Emeryke for vj dayes
to Anthonye Emeryke for vj dayes
to John Dee for vj dayes
to John Barkes for vj dayes ...
to Thomas Sawyn for vj dayes
to Roger Welles for vj dayes ... .
to Richard Baylye for iiijor dayes .
to John Robynson for vj dayes
to Nicholas Bere for vj dayes ...
to John Benyson for vj dayes...
to Will'm Thornell' for vj dayes .
to will'm Banwell for vj dayes
to hughe ffletcher for vj dayes and for watching
to Thomas Shorisberye for ij dayes
to Richard wylde for v dayes ...
to Robert Sell & John plattes for one dayes sawing
to Robert Sell for v dayes
to John plattes for v dayes
to Richard peter for vj dayes and for ij° nyghtes
to James Collyns for his weeke
to Raphe Sympson for vj dayes
to Netherclyf for iij lodes of woode
for carryage of ij° of the same Lodes
for sending for the gynne and bringing of hym
to Colmys for a Lode of woode 
to henry Hampton for ij° dayes and half and
Carte 
for a Mplle] of Tyle to a man of wargrave
for the carryage of the kyll of Lyme out of
to holmes and Whytaker for vj dayes ...
to xp'ofer* Richardson for a pece of Ashe
to Richard Loutt the Lymburner for xj dayes and ij°
nyghtes 

his

the

yghtes

watche

double

Abbey

[ p. 14. ] Payed to Edward Bradlye for v dayes & ij
pd' to hym for monye that was behynde
pd' to will'm wyvolde for xij dayes
pd' to John wyvolde for xij dayes...
pd' to Richard Crypps for xij dayes
pd' to Robert Cowper for xij dayes
pd' to Thomas Bullett for xij dayes
pd' to Robert Adkyns for x dayes
pd' to Will'm ffrende for xij dayes
pd' to Luke Samforde for xj dayes
pd' to Robert Emerycke for x dayes .
pd' to Anthony Emerycke for xij dayes
pd' to Richard Mylam for vj dayes
pd' to John Dee for xij dayes
pd to Richard Todde for vj dayes
pd' to John Brackes for xj dayes ...
pd' to Thomas Sawyn for xj dayes
pd' to Roger Welles for xj dayes ...
pd' to Richard Bayly for x dayes ... .
pd' to John Robynson for xij dayes

nyg

htes

9

iij*.

iiij*/.

V*.

ij*.

vj*/.

V*.

iij*.

iiij*.
iiij*.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iiij*.
ij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xviij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
V*.
viij*/.
xj*/.
xxiij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
X*.
iij*/.
X*.
xd.
V*.
iiij*/.
V*.
xij*.
ix*.
ix*.
x*.
viij*.
viij*.
iiij*/.
vij*.
ix*.
ij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
V*.
viij*.
V*.
vij*.
iiij*/.
v*.
vj*/.
V*.
vj*/.
V*.
vj*.
xj*/.
* xp'ofer - Christopher,
10 the churchwardens' accounts,
pd' to Nicholas Bere for xij dayes 
pd' to John Benyson for xij dayes  ...
pd' to will'm Thornell for xij dayes 
pd' to Will'm Banwell for xij dayes 
pd' to Hughe ffletcher for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard peter for xj dayes 
pd to Richard wylde for xij dayes 
pd' to Will'm Coker for x dayes 
pd' to John Sewerde for v dayes 
pd' to John Plattes and Robert Sell for v dayes sawing ...
pd' to the same ij° men for vij dayes 
pd' to Thomas Holmes for xj dayes 
pd' to Thomas whytaker for xij dayes 
pd' to will'm ffenemore for xij dayes 
pd' to Richard Loutt the Lyme burner and Edward Bradley
for burhyng of a Kyll of Lyme 
pd' to hugh' ffletcher for vj dayes and for watching ij° nyghtes
pd' to John Blackman & John Curtes for their Cartes one
Daye 
pd' to Drewe Carter for carting v dayes 
pd' to Raphe Sympson for xij dayes 
pd' for ij° Lodes of woode 
pd' to James Collyns for xij dayes 
pd' to Richard Mathewe for vij Lodes of woode 
pd' to peter Stephens for viij Lodes of woode 
pd' to will'm wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to John wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Crypps for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert Cowper for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Bullett for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Adkyns for vj dayes 
pd' to Will'm ffrende for vj dayes 
pd' to Will'm Samford for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert Emeryke for vj dayes 
pd' to Anthonye Emeryke for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Mylam for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Tode for vj dayes  
pd' to John Dee for vj dayes 
pd' to John Brokes for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Sawyn for vj dayes 
pd' to Roger Welles for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Baylye for vj dayes 
pd' to John Robynson for vj dayes 
pd' to Nycholas Bere for vj dayes 
pd' to John Benyson for vj dayes 
pd' to Will'm Thornell for vj dayes 
pd' to will'm Banwell for vj dayes 

[ p. 15. ] Payed to hugh' fflecher for vj dayes
pd' to Richard Peter for vj dayes .
pd' to Richard wylde for vj dayes.
pd' to will'm Coker for iij dayes .
pd' to John Plattes for vj dayes .
pd' to Robert Selye for vj dayes .
pd' to John Englyshe for x baskettes
pd' to James Collyns for his weke
pd' to Raph Sympson for his weke
pd' to Thomas Holmes for v dayes

t c. 1550-53- ]

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

vj*.

vj*.

iij*. V*.

vj*/.

vj*.

V*.
ij*.
vij*.
vj*/.vj*/.
vij*.
ix*.
X*.
X*.
xiij*. iiij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
viij*.
iiij*/. iiij*/.
vj*.
iij*.
iiij*/. xij*/.
xij*.
xiiij*.
vj*.
iiij*.iiij*.
vj*/.vj*/.
V*.
iiij*.
V*.
iij*.
vj*/.
V*.
V*.
iij*.
V*.
V*.
iiij*.
iiij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
xxj*/.
iij*.
iij*.
xx*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*.
ij*/.
t c- I55°-53- ]

st. mary's, reading.

it

pd' to Thomas whytaker for vj dayes
pd' to ffynmor for vj dayes 
pd' to John whate for vj dayes
pd Richard Stephens for xxv Lodes of woode at xx*/. the
Lode 
pd' to Robert Holmes upon his bargayne for making of
the fframe for the He the vj daye of September  vj/z.
pd' to Will'm wyvolde for vj dayes
pd' to John wyvolde for vj dayes ...
pd' to Richard Crypps for vj dayes
pd' to Robert Coper for vj dayes ...
pd' to Thomas Bollett for vj dayes
pd' to Robert Atkyns for vj dayes
pd' to will'm ffrende for vj dayes ...
pd' to will'm Samforde for vj dayes
pd' to Robert Emeryke for vj dayes
pd' to Anthony Emerycke for vj dayes
pd' to Richard Mylam for vj dayes
pd' to Richard Tode for vj dayes...
pd' to John Dee for vj dayes 
pd' to John Brykes for vj dayes ...
pd' to Thomas Sawyn for vj dayes
pd' to Roger Welles for vj dayes ...
pd' to John Robynson for vj dayes
pd' to Nicholas Bere for v dayes ...
pd' to will'm Thornell for vj dayes
pd' to Will'm Benwell for vj dayes
pd' to Hugh' ffletcher for vj dayes
pd' to Richard Peter for vj dayes
pd' to Richard wylde for vj dayes.
pd' to will'm Coker for vj dayes
pd' to John Plattes for vj dayes
pd' to Robert Sell for vj dayes
pd' to J,ohn Bowne for iiij dayes
pd' to will'm Smythe for iij dayes
pd' to will'm Bucke for iij dayes
pd' to John Inggram for j daye
pd' to James Collyns for his weke
pd' to Raphe Sympson for his weke
pd' to the lathe maker for xv C. lathes
pd' to Drewe Carter for iij dayes wl his Carte
pd' to men of Sulham to spoyle* woode
pd' for the carryaige of the tymber that Mr. phetyplace
gave us 
pd' to Richard Crypps for xij dayes
pd' to Robert Coper for xij dayes...
pd' to Thorn's Bollett for xij dayes
pd' to will'm ffrende for xij dayes . . .
pd' to will'm Sampforde for xij dayes
pd' to Richard Tode for xij dayes
pd' to Robert Emeryke for xij dayes
pd' to Anthony Emeryke for xij dayes
pd' to John Dee for xij dayes
pd' to John Brykes for xij dayes ...
pd' to Thorn's Sawyn for xj dayes
pd' to John Robynson for xij dayes
pd' to Nicholas Bere for x dayes ...
pd' to will'm Thorenell for xij dayes
* spoyle = to strip or bark. Lat. spolio ; original sense, to strip.

v*.V*.V*.
xij*.
xiij*. vj*.
iiij*. iiij*. v*.
iiij*. v*.
iij*. v*.
v*.
iij*. v*.
v*.
iiij*.iiij*. iij*.
iij*.iij*. ij*.
iij*. iij*.
iij*.
iij*.iij*.iij*.
iij*. iij*. ij*.

nj*.iij*. v*.
v*.

ix*. x*.
viij*. vij*. x*.X*.
X*.
vj*.
viij*.viij*. v*.
vj*. V*.
vj*.

viij*/. iiij*/. vj*/.
vj*/.vj*/.

xd.

ij*/
iiij*/.
xviij*/.xviij*/. vj*/.vj*/.

iiij*/.
xvj*/.

vj*/.
iiij*/.

the churchwardens accounts,

[ 1550-53- ]

pd' to will'm Banwell for xij dayes
pd' to hugh' ffletcher for xij dayes
pd' to Richarde wilde for xij dayes
pd' to Richard peter for xij dayes

[ p. 16. ] Payed to Wyll'am Coker ffor xiij dayes And nyghtes wages
at the Kyll 
pd' to John Plattes for xij dayes ...
pd' to wyll'am smythe for xij dayes
pd' to Jamys collyns for ij wekes ...
pd to Raphe symson for xij dayes
pd to Robard holmes for xij dayes
pd' to Thomas whytaker for xiij dayes
pd' to Wylliam ffenymore for xiij dayes
pd' to ffrawnces the Carpeter for vj dayes
pd' to Rychard sparke for v dayes
pd to drewe carter ffor for his Carte one day and bryngyng
A lode of verne 
pd to John Hedage And Richard Hedage for iiij dayes
ffor tayllyng of wode at sulham 
pd' to Thomas lockewode for A lode of polles
pd' to blackman & myddelton for the caryage of A kyll of
lyme frome sullum 
pd' to John twyste for bateryng the toullys and makyng
of Ierone for the gyne 
pd' also to the saide twyste for iiij wyndowes making of the
Ierne worke 
Also for mendyng of the locke & for a boltte to the dore
pd' to wyllyam wyvolde for xj dayes 
pd' to John wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard Cryppys xj dayes 
pd' to Roberte Coper for xj dayes 
pd to Thomas bullett for vj dayes 
pd' In Boshelles of tylpyns 
pd' to wyllyam frynde for xj dayes 
pd' to wyllyam Samfford for x dayes 
pd' to Rychard tod for ix dayes  » ...
pd' to Richard emeryke for xj dayes ...
pd' to Anthony emeryke for xj dayes 
pd' to John de for xj dayes 
pd' to Raffe edmondes ffor vj dayes 
pd' to Harry Dewan [? Denman] for vj dayes
pd' to John br[y]kes for xj dayes 
pd' to Thomas sawyne for xj dayes 
pd' to John Robenson for xj dayes 
pd' to nycollas Bere for xj dayes 
pd' to wyllyam thornell xj dayes 
pd' to wyllyam Banwell for xj dayes 
pd' to hew fHecher for xj dayes 
pd' to Rychard wylde for xj dayes
pd' to Rychard peter for xij dayes & ij
pd' to wyllyam coker for xij dayes & ij
pd' to John plattes for vj dayes ...
pd' wyll'am smythe for ij dayes ... .
pd' to Rychard hedache ] daye ... .
pd' to Thomas parkyns for xix C. of lathe & vj skore fotte
of borde 
pd' to Roberte holmys for v dayes

nyghtes wages ..
nyghtes wachenge

VJ*.

vj*.

vj*.
vij*.

iiij*/.

vij*.

xd.

vj*.

VJ*.

xij*/.

vj*.

X*.
X*.
xd.
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xd.
iiij*.
iij*.
ij*.
viij*/.
V*.
iij*.
iiij*/.iiij*/.
vj*.
xij*.
viij*/.
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iij*.
iiij*/.
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iiij 9.
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iiij*/.
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xiiij*/.
ij*.
vd.
viij*.
iiij*/.
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vj*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
V*.
iij*.
vj*.
iij*/.
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vj*/.
V*.
vj*/.
vj*.
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ij*/.
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vj*/.
vij*.
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vij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
V*.
vj*/.
viij*/.
XV*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
[ c. 1550-53- ]

ST. MARY'S, reading.

13

pd' to wyllyam ffenymore for v dayes ...
pd' to Thomas why taker for viij dayes...
pd' to John grove for x dayes 
pd' to ij° Sawyers for iij dayes 

[ P- *?¦

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pd' to

to Rychard Sparke for ix dayes...
Jamys Collyns for ij wekes 
drewe carter for A lode of verne
Wyllyam Wyvolde for xj dayes ...
John Wyvolde for xj dayes
Thomas Bollett for vij dayes
Rychard Cryppys for viij dayes . . .
Wyllyam samforde xj dayes
Rychard tod for one daye 
Roberte emeryke for xj dayes ...
Anthony emeryke for ix dayes ...
Raphe Edmoundes for xj dayes...
Harry denman for xj dayes
John de for xj dayes 
John Br[y]kes for xj dayes 
Thomas sawyne xj dayes 
John Robenson xj dayes 
nychollas Bere for xj dayes
Wyll'am thornell xj dayes 
Wyll'am Banwell for vij dayes ...
Hew flecher for xj dayes 
Rychard Wylde xj dayes 
Rychard peter x dayes 
Wyllyam Coker for viij dayes ...
Wyllyam smythe for xj dayes 
davy Abery for xj dayes 
Jamys collyns for ij wekes 
drew carter for iij dayes and caryage one
kynfylde for iiij C. of iij*/. naylle
Rychard mathew for iij C. of Lath
Thomas tayllar for iij Mpllia] tyle and xxxiij'y
John naysse for iiij Mpllia] of tyle
John Hethe for j Mplle] of tyle
Wyll'am wallyngton viij C. [of] iij*/. naylle
John downer for j Mplle] of greate lathe naylle
Robart Holmes for iiij dayes
Wyllyam wyvold for v dayes
John wyvold for v dayes 
Rychard cryppys for v dayes
Robert Coper for iiij dayes
Thomas Bollett v dayes 
Wyllyam samfford for v dayes ...
Roberte emeryke for v dayes
Anthony emeryke for v dayes ...
Raphe Edmoundes for v dayes ...
Harry denman for v dayes 
John de for v dayes 
John Br[y]kes for v dayes 
Thomas sawyn for v dayes 
John Robenson for v dayes
nycholas Bere for iij dayes 
Wyllyam thornell for v dayes
Wyllyam Banwell for v dayes ...
Hewe flecher for v dayes 

Lode of verne

Cressettes

iiij*.

ij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vij*.

viij*/.

iiij*.

iiij*/.

iiij*.

viij*/.

xij*/.

xiiij*/.

xj*.

viij*.

iij*/.

iiij*.

viij*/.

vj*.

ix*.
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xd.
ix*.
ij*/.
V*.
vj*/.
ix*.
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V*.
vj*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
vd.
V*.
vj*/.
vj*.
V*.
xd.
V*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
V*.
vj*/.
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vj*/.
vj*.
iiij*.
V*.
vj*/.
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vj*/.
xij*/.
vj*."
xij*/.
xx*/.
xxxj*.
viij*/.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
xviij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
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iij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
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iiij*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
iiij*.
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_ ij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
ij*.
xj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
xj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xx*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
14 the churchwardens' accounts,
pd' to Rychard Wylde for v dayes 
[ p. 18. ] Payed to Rychard peter for v dayes 
pd' to John plates for iiij dayes  ¦
pd' to Rychard smythe for v dayes 
pd' to Jamys collyns for his weke 
pd' to harry pastlar for v Lode of tylle And A Lode of
woode carying oute of the abby 
pd' to drewe carter for drawyng of Lede 
pd' to the plomar for castyng of Lede 
pd to Mr. Strachyall for v C. & xij/z'. of Lede at vij*. iiij*/.
the C. sum ys 
pd' to the Lymbourner for two kylles 
pd' to blackman for caryage of Lyme 
pd' to blakman for wude carrying 
pd' to downar for j Mplle] of lathe naylle 
pd' to Wyllyam Wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to John Wyvolde for vj dayes 
pd' to Rychard Cryppes for vj dayes 
pd' to Robert coper for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas Boylett for vj days 
pd to Wyllyam samford for vj dayes 
pd' to Raphe Edmoundes for iiij dayes 
pd' to Androwe denman for iiij dayes 
pd to John dee for vj dayes 
pd' to John Barkchere for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas swayne for vj dayes 
pd' to John Robynson for vj dayes 
pd' to nycholas Beyre for vj dayes 
pd' to Wyllyam Benwell for vj dayes 
pd' to Hew flecher for vj dayes 
pd' to Rychard peter for vj dayes 
pd' to Wyllyam smythe for vj dayes 
pd' to hedache of solame for two dayes 
pd' to Jamys colyns his wek 
pd' to John churche for ij dayes 
pd' to Robart Coper for vj dayes 
pd' to Thomas mollett for vj dayes 
pd to John Cryppes for vj days 
pd' to John dee for vj dayes 
pd' to Robart Holmes for viij dayes 
pd' to Thomas Whytaker for two dayes 
pd' to ffenymore for two dayes 
pd' to chambar for two Lode of wode 
pd' to John Robynson for vj dayes 
pd' to nychollas Bere for vj dayes 
pd' to Wyllyam Banwell for vj dayes 
pd to Hew flecher for vj dayes 
pd' to Richard peter for vj dayes 
pd' to Wyllyam smyth for vj dayes 
pd to Robard thornegate for sawyng 
pd to the Lymbourner for A kyll 
pd' to Thomas parkyns for xvij C. lathe 
pd' to Harry serlle for x C. of tyle 
pd to drewe carter for iij lode caryage 
pd' to Rychard Watlyngton for j Mplle] of tylle 
pd' to John Borne for ij C. of tylle 
pd' to Jamys chamberlayne for iij C. Ix tylle 
pd' to Thomas tayler for olde tyle 

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[ c. 1550-53- ]

ST. MARY'S, reading.

15

pd' to Rychard Mathewe for j bochell & halfe of tylepynnes
pd' to parkyns for half A C. of borde 
pd' to the coper mendyng of bokettes 
[ p. 19. ] Payed to the saweres for vj dayes att xx*/. the day, sum ys
payed to Robert Holmes for xvj dayes 
pd' to Thomas de for xvj dayes 
pd' to Rychard Coteryll for xj dayes 
pd' to the sawyer for x dayes 
pd' to Homes and Whytaker 
pd' to the Laborars 
pd' to the mason 
pd' to Richard Stevens for viij Lode of woode ...
pd' at ester to seller for sarvys 
pd' to John neyse for iij Mpllia] tylles 
pd' to nycholas Bere for xij dayes 
pd' to hughe [blank] for ix dayes 
pd' to John Banwell for the wendowes 
pd' to downare for quyte Rente 
pd' to John medyllton for fellyng of vj trese
pd' to Holmes for hewyng of xij tone of tymber
pd' for a sauter bocke, the pryse 
pd' for the glasing of the churche 
pd' for the Seates making 
pd' for the whytlymyng of the churche 
pd' to two Sawyeres 
pd' more to two Sawyeres 
pd' to Holmes and his man for xvj dayes 
pd' to Will'm Kynfylde for an accompte to render
pd' to Richard Wyer in the same sorte 
Paied for ye lost of money 
paied to Richard Jonson uppon a byll 
paied for manuell1 
paied for building of the Awter 
paied for ye Church bok and other paper 
paied for a hondred of bord for the chauncell ...
paied to Downer for quyt Rent 
paied for a trayle 
paied for the paschall and the vant* taper 
paied to Downer for quyt rent  j C. xxiiij/z. xiij*. v*/.3
[The entries on p. ig are in three different hands — 1st hand, 11. 1-18 and 27-3 1 ;
2nd, 11. 19-26 ; 3rd, 11. 32-36.]
[I55I-52-]
[ p. 20. ] Receaved of John Hethe 
Receavid of Richard maulmesbery
Receavid of mother chamberlyn ...
Receaved of Richard Mathewe ...
Receaved for lyme 
Receaved of wolly for the palle ...
Receaved of Holmes for the olde dore
Receaved of Mr. sergeant for stones
Receaved of daveson for a planke
Receaved of the turnor for a pece c
(1) 'Manuell' is substituted for 'an antifKnar' (i.e., antiphoner) crossed through.
(2) vant=font. See Glossary. (3) £124 13s. 5d.

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Receaved of mother chamberline... 
Receaved of whitacre for tymber 
Receaved of Mr. sergeant ij bushells of whete
of Rye ... 
Receaved for a stone 
Receaved of Richard launchbury 
Receaved for ye pale for John choke
Receaved for ye palle of Richardson 
Receaved for ye pale of Elizabeth wyer
Receaved of churche for viij Hurdells
Receaved of Mr. kemys for a ladder 
Receaved of knight for iij pooles 
Receaved of Edward butler for xviij hurdells
Receaved of Edward butler for xlt! pooles
Receaved of the goodwyfe style for pooles
Receaved of church for v pooles 
Receaved of knight for vj pooles 
Receaved of pereman for vj hurdells 
Receaved of John Hethe for viij pooles ...
Receaved of Will'm broune for iiij01" pooles
Receaved of Thomas cumlye for pooles
Receaved of broune for pooles 
Receaved of John Hether for ij peces of tymber
Receaved for lyme 
Receaved for pooles of Will'm kenfyt 
Receaved of John style for pooles 
Receaved of John owtridge for a grindstone
Receaved of the wheler for ij pooles 
Receaved of John sadler for pooles 
Receaved of Edmund Pierk for pooles
Receaved of Ester mony  xviij*. ij*/. ob:
The Receayts of Wyll'm Kynfyld. Summa xlv/z. xij*. viij*/. ob.
[ c. i55o-53- ]
[ p. 21. ] Paied to will'm Wyvolde for v daies worke  v*.
paied to Robert Coper and his man for vj daies worke ... ix*.
paied to laberers Edward Catche and Robert pether for v
daies worke  vs. mjd.
paied to Mr. chare for iiijor laberers at sollam and ye mason
& his man for two daies  vijf,
paied to Will'm netherclyffe for his cart for iiijr daies and
a halfe 
paied to the tyler and his man for taking downe of the tyle
of the churche 
paied for drink geven to ye kinges carpenters for lending of
there gyn 
paied to ij° wymen for ij° daies and a halfe 
paied to Thomas lymberner for vj daies 
paied to banwell for iij daies 
paied to Edmunde lewen for ij daies 
paied to nicolas bere for vj dayes 
paied to Will'm Holwaye for v daies 
paied to Richard wright for a dayes work for him and his
caJt  xx*/.
paid to Robert seme for vj days worke  iij^,
paied to ye carpenter for making of ij° barrowes & the doore x*/.
* ob. =obolus, here used to denote a halfpenny.

ACCOUNTS,

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i7

[ c. 1550-53. ] ST. MARY'S, reading.
paied to Revell for ye dore f stoode in the cloister & for
stone in the churche 
paied for a gryndestone and ye stocke 
paied for drinke geven to ye kings laberers 
paied to Jeames ye Ames (?) man 
paied to Drew carter for his carte for iiijr dayes 
paied to Will'm Jonson and Meriman for [blank] daies worke
paied to marbeck for iiij1" dayes and a halfe 
paied to ye carpenter for taking downe ye Refters of ye
churche 
paied to wyvolde for iij daies worke 
paied for hanging of the grynstone & unframing ye powles
paied to coper and his man for his man 
paed to ij° laberers for v daies 
paied to Drewe carter for his cart & himselfe for v dayes
paied to Richard wright for vj daies worke for his cart ...
paied to Will'm benwell for a whole weeke 
paied Edmunde lewing 
paied to Thomas marbeok , 
paied to Will'm Hoi way for a weeke 
paied to Mr. survier 
paied for a Saweer 
paied to netherclife for ij dayes carrige 
paied for taking downe of a beam  ;.
paide to nese for brickes and battes 
paied to mereman for a weeke 
geven to ye lymeburner for going to solam 
paied to Will'm Jonson for a weke 
paied to Robert sawyer for a weke 
paied to nicolas 
paed to Thomas lymburner 
paied to ye lymburner 
paied to goodman chamberlyn & his man 
paied for ij° basketts 
paied for a troughe for ye grindinston 
paied to Richard wier for Vs laborers at sollam 
paied for ij barrells and ye hopinge* 
paied for ij baskates  
paied for a rammer 
paied to benwell for costes at ye coort 
Summa ixli. ij*. vj*/.
[ p. 22. ] Paide to Will'm benewell for vj daies 
paied to Will'm Hollowaye for vj dayes 
paied to Edmund lewen for vj dayes 
paied to mereman for vj dayes 
paied to Will'm Jonson for vj dayes 
paied to Jeames collens for his weke  vj*/.
paied to Richard Wright for iiijr dayes work for him and
his cart  vj*. viij*/.
paied to Drew carter for iiijr dayes worke for him and his
cart  vj*. viij*/.
paied to nicolas bere for vj dayes  ... iij*. iiij*/.
paied to Will'm Halle for his cart a daye  xx*/.
paide to strode for the carriage of ij° lode of lyme from
sullum  ij*. viij*/.
paied to Wyvold for vj dayes  vj*.
* hopinge = hooping.

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i8

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

paied to coper and his man for vj dayes 
paied to ye ij° men y' came we Wyvold for vj dayes
paied to Thomas lymburner for a weke 
paid to Edward bradde1 for a weke 
paied to Robert sawier for a weke 
paied to will'm blakman for carriage of lyme 
paied to John twist for an axe & a hatchat 
paied to John twist for a coolrake* and a fierforke 
paied for mending of tooles 
paied to marbeck 
paied to ye mason y' made the kill 
paid for carriage of tymbre 
paied for a barrell of [blank] 
paied for ij barrells 
paid for a boket 
paied to godeman wier 
paied to norres for asche 
paied to will'm wivolde for iiij dayes 
paied to John wyvold for iiij dayes 
paied to Robert coper and his man [blank] dayes worke . . .
paied to Ralfe Edmundes and his man for iij dayes worke
paied to Robert adkins and his man for iij dayes worke . . .
paied to will'm Harres for iij dayes worke 
paied to John brikes for iiij17 dayes 
paied to Robert pether and Edwarde catche for iiij1" dayes
work 
paied to Holmes for iij dayes and his man for iiijr dayes
work 
paied to whittaker for ij dayes work 
paied to Steven bushnell for viij dayes worke 
paied to Richard Hedache for vj dayes work 
paied to Hedaches sonn a day 
paied to Drew carter for him and his cart for iij dayes work
paied to will'm benwell for iiijr dayes 
paied to miriman for v daies 
paied to will'm holwaye for iiij1" dayes 
paied to Jeames for his weke 
paied to nicolas bere for v dayes 
paied for gethering of cowlestaves & hodstaves 
paied to will'm Jonson for v dayes 
paied to will'm blakman for a lode of lyme 
paied to Thomas lymberner for iij dayes 
paid to Thomas flacher for a daye 
paied to Robert sawier for vj dayes 
paied to Edward bradlye ye lymburner for vj dayes 
paied to Richard Wryghte for iij daies worke 
Summa viij/z'. xviij*. ix*/.

['• 1550-53- ]

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[ P- 23- ] Paied to John dole for making of the dyall 
paid to cokar for iij dayes 
paied to will'm blakman the cariage of a kyll of lyme from
sullum 
paied for a sammon barrell 
paied for iij dorsers 
paied to John forman for iij brasis and a nother pece of
tymbre 
paied to a laborer for a day 
vj*.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
viij*/. ij*/.
xx*/.
vij*/.
(1) biadde, MS.
(2) i.e., coalrake.
[ *:. i55°-53- ] st. mary's, reading.
paied to Holmes for taking downe ye Ruffe yl was over the
pillars 
paied to John Wright for ij° dayes 
paied to ye officiall 
paied for v dosen of hurdells 
paied for cariage of them 
paied to Robinson & Hew fletcher for iiijr dayes 
paied for nayles 
paied to netherclife for carriage of stonnes 
paied to John prior for sawing 
paied to Thomas maymore for sawinge 
paied to John midleton for making of pittes 
paied to Robert Holmes  iij/z'.
paied to iij laborers for digging of sand vj dayes 
paied to Drewe carter for Carring of sande 
paied to John prior for sawing 
paied Thomas maymore for sawinge
paied to myddleton for carriage of xvj loodes of tymbre ...
paied to will'm at Mr Stanshaues for digging of stones ...
paied for handlebonde 
paied to nese for xxt! quarters of lyme 
paied to will'm wyfolde for vj dayes  .• ...
paied to John wyvolde for vj dayes 
paied to crippis for vj dayes 
paied to Robert Holmes  iij/z.
paied to christofer Hichenson for viij dayes 
paied to John Robinson for vij dayes 
paied to Edward duncumb for viij dayes 
paied to will'm Smithe for vj dayes 
paied to Dunt for cariing of stones 
paied to Robert Holmes  iij/z'
paied for nayles 
paied to cristofer Hichinson for vj dayes 
paed to Edward duncumb for vj dayes 
paied to will'm smithe for vj dayes 
paied to John Hewis for v dayes 
paied to Richard saymore for x quarters of lyme 
paied to will'm wyvold for iiijr dayes 
paed to John wyfold for vj dayes 
paied to crippis for vj dayes 
paied for nailes 
paid for drink 
paied to will'm wyfold for v dayes 
paied to John wyvolde for v dayes 
paied for nayles  [Summa] xxij/z'. vj*. xd.
[ p. 24. ] Paied to crippis for v dayes 
paied to Robinson for ix dayes 
paied to Edward duncumb for v dayes 
paied for hopenge of tubbs 
paid to maymor for sawing 
paid to Holmes for two plankes 
paid to John p[ri]or for sawing iiij1" dayes 
paid to maymore for sawing iij dayes 
paied to will'm wyvold for v dayes 
paid to John wyvold for v dayes 
paied to crippis for v dayes 

19

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ix*/.
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viij*/.
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ij*/.
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xid.
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20 THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,
paied to Hew fletcher for a xj dayes ...
paid to plummer for v daies 
paied to church for v dayes 
paid to Robinson for vj dayes 
paid to ye almes men for pinning of tyles
paid to nese for viij quarters of lyme ...
paid to John stelle for lethering of ye litle bell roope
paied to Hew fletcher for gathering of stones 
paid to John twist for mending of a lock 
paied to ye sawers for sawing of quarters 
paied to sellar for earning of them into ye churche 
paid for lathes 
paid to seller for earning of tymber into ye churche 
paid to byshopp for vj dayes tyling 
paied to Hew fletcher for v dayes 
paied to osborne for paynting of the pulpet 
paied to Holmes for setting up of the pulpet * 
paid to John twist for batering of toules & Iron for the
pulpet 
paied for a bell roope 
paid for a box and mending of a roope 
paid for sise to ye painter  Summa v/z. iij*. iij*/.
[ The rest of the page, as well as page 2J, is blank.]
[ p. 26. ] the Resayts of Wyll'm Wyer.
[ c- r553-55-] Recevid of John Heth  ... xl/z.
Recevid of Jamys Chamberlayn for Mr. gorfyn  x/z.
Recevyd for the pascall 
[The rest of page 26 is blank.]
[ p. 27. ] Paied to Richardson for baskettes 
paied to will'm benewell 
paied to John mereman for vj dayes ...
paied to will'm cocar for vj dayes 
paied to John Jeise for vj dayes 
paied to will'm Holoway for vj dayes ...
paied to waiter benam for vj dayes
paied to Richard baylye for vj dayes ...
paied to John morton for vj dayes
paied to Robert gostling for iij dayes ...
paied to Robert sawyer for vj dayes
paied to will'm Jonson for vj daies
paied for ij° baskettes 
paied to Jeames collens for his weke ...
paied to will'm wyvold for vj dayes
paied to John wyvolde & Richard Crippis for vj dayes worke
paied to coper and his man for vj dayes
paied to Ralfe edmundes and his man for vj dayes 
paied to Robert Atkins & will'm frende for vj dayes worke
paied to mylam for vj dayes 
paied to will'm Harres for v dayes
paied to John Robinson for vj dayes ...
paied to Thomas marbecke for v dayes
paied to Robert Jobson for iiij dayes ...
paied to John coxes for vj dayes 
* With these two entries cp. the ' Injunctions given by — Edward VI — 1547.'
' the churchwardens, at the common charge of the parishioners in every church, shall
' comely and honest pulpit, to be set in a convenient place within the same, for the preaching
'word. Cardwell, Doc. Annals (ed 1839) vol I. p. 17.
There is some doubt as to the position in the churches of the pulpits here referred to.

[c. 1

550-53- ]

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[ «¦• 1553-55- ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

21

paied to pawmer for vj dayes 
paied to John Stevens for vj dayes 
paied to Will'm mfcthew for vj dayes 
paied to will'm lew for vj dayes 
paied to John barkeshere for vj dayes 
paied to John seward for vj dayes 
paied to Edward churche for vj dayes 
paied to Robert pether for vj dayes 
paied to nicholas bere for vj dayes 
paied for ix lood of woode 
paied to Drewe carter for v dayes for himselfe & his cart..
paied to will'm blakman for ij daies for cariing of wodd at
sullum 
paied to Hewe fletcher for vij dayes 
paied to Thomas lymeberner for vij dayes 
paied to them for watching iij nightes 
paied to Edward bradly for vj dayes & ij nightes watche..
more for earnest 
paied to Richard lovurt (?) ye lymburner for xij dayes work
and iiij1" nightes 
paied to a poore man of tylhurst for v dayes worke 
paied to Richard Jonson for halfe a C. of doble xd. naile
paied to will'm wyvold for vj dayes 
paied to John wyvold for vj dayes 
paied to Richard crippis for vj dayes 
paied to Robert coper for vj dayes 
paied to Thomas bailot for vj dayes 
paied to Ralfe Edmundes for iiij1" dayes & a halfe 
paied to Jeames mathew for iiij1" dayes & a halfe 
paied to Robert adkins for vj dayes 

[ p. 28. ] Paied to will'm frende for vj dayes 
paied to Richard mylam for ij dayes 
paied to will'm Harres for vj dayes 
paied to will'm samford for v dayes and a halfe
paied to Richard palmer for vj dayes 
paied to John coxe for vj dayes 
paied to John Stevens for vj dayes 
paied to will'm mathew for vj dayes 
paied to will'm low for vj dayes 
paied to John dee for vj dayes 
paid to John barkshere for vj dayes 
paied to John seward for vj dayes 
paied to Edward catche for vj dayes 
paied to Robert pether for vj dayes 
paied to will'm cocar for vj dayes  ,
paied to John mereman for vj dayes 
paied to Richard baylye for iiijr dayes 
paied to Robert selle for vj dayes 
paied to Wa[l]ter benam for vj dayes  ,
paied to John Robinson for vj dayes 
paied to Thomas marbeck for v dayes 
paied to nicholas bere for vj dayes 
paied to John benison for vj dayes 
paied to will'm Jonson for vj daies  ,
paied to John Holwaye for vj dayes  ,
paied to will'm benwell for vj dayes  ,
paied to Hew fletcher for vj dayes 

v*.

V*.

iiij*/.

iij*.

iij*.

, iiij*/.

iiij*.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

iiij*/.

iriiij*.

iij*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

iij*.

iiij*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*.
iiij*/.
xj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
vj*.
iiij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
V*.
iiij*.
iiij*.
)d.
ij*.
iij*/.
V*.
iij*.
vj*/.
xx*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
vij*/.
V*.
V*.
V*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
iij*.
22 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ *:. 1553-55- ]
as also for a day and a night watching  xd.
paied to Thomas swayne for v dayes & a halfe  ij*. ix*/.
paied to John Holwaye for v dayes  ij*. vj*/.
paied to Richard dychar for iij dayes  xviij*/.
paied to John plummer for iiijr dayes  ij*.
paied to John morton for iiijr dayes & a halfe  ij*. iij*/.
paied to de for hewing of tymber  xvj*/.
paied to coper for cariing of ye same tymber  xvj*/.
paied for iij bockettes  viij*/.
paied to dave Hailles and Thomas salisbery for ij dayes
and a halfe for sawing and for sawing of bracates ... iiij*. viij*/.
paied to Drewe carter for v dayes for himself & his carte... viij*.
paied to Thomas wright for vj dayes for him & his carte... x*.
paied to John blakman and his cart for v dayes  vij*. viij*/.
paied to Jeames collens for his weke  vj*/.
paied to Ralfe simson for vj dayes  iij*.
paied for iij Dosen hurdels & for cariaje of them from
verton1 [?Ufton]  ix*. xd.
paied to Richard wright for one daye  vj*/.
paied to misteris stanshaue for iiijr stone windowes  x*.
paied to stocker ye nayle man for iij D[ozen] doble xj*/. nayle v*.
paied to ye sawier  iiij*.
paied to Robert legg of swalofilde for ij° lode of wode ... iij*. viij*/.
paied to Thomas buriton for iiij1" d[ozen] of paving tyls ... xij*.
paied for carriage  vj*/.
paied for a matt to knelle uppon  viij*/.
[p. 29.] Paied to will'm wyvolde for v dayes  v*. xd.
paied to John wyvolde  iiij*. ij*/.
paied to crippis for v dayes  iiij*. ij*/.
paied to Robert coper  iiij*. vd.
paied to Thomas bollet for v dayes  iiij*. ij*/.
paied to Thomas wever for v daies  ij*. xj*/.
paied to Richard mylam for iiij1" dayes  iij*. viij*/.
paied to Richard wright for vj lode of sand  iij*.
paied to Drewe carter for vj lode of sande  iiij*.
paied to John Robinson for v dayes  ij*. xj*/.
paied to Richard wylde for iiij1" dayes  ij*.
paied to Edward donkind for v dayes  ij*. vj*/.
paied to hewes for ij° days  xij*/.
paied to Robert Holmes for ye rest of the hole sum of his
bargaine for setting up ye Ruffe  xxvij*. viij*/.
paied to ye saied Robert Holmes for his man for vj dayes
work  x*.
paied for iij dayes worke for him and his man yl he was
behind ye last yere  v*.
paied to Drew carter and Richard wright for x loode of
stone cariage- out of the Abbye  ij*. vj*/.
paied also for ij loode of sande  xij*/.
paied to ye plummer for leing8 of the gutter betwixt ye
churche & ye ylle  v*. vj*/.
paied to John Robinson for v dayes  ij*. xj*/.
paied to Edward Donkind for v dayes  ij*. vj*/.
paied to Richard wylde for iij dayes  xviij*/.
paied to hew wyffe for a daye  vj*/.
paied to Harry towsy for ij mattockes helves3  iiij*/.
paied to peter byschop for iiijr dayes  iij*. viij*/.
(i) v'ton, MS. (2) i.e., laying, or leading (?) (3) i.e. handles.

I>- 1 553-55-]

ST. mary's, reading.

paied to John Robinson for iiijr dayes 
paied to hew fletcher for iiijr dayes 
paied to Richard wylde for iiij1" dayes 
paied to John Radlye for ij C. of lathe 
paied to John neise for v Mpllia] of tylle 
paied for v quarter of lyme 
paied to gilles mey for ye carriage of x lode of tymber ...
paied to peter bishopp for vj dayes 
paied to John Robinson for iiij1" dayes 
paied to Richard mylam for vj dayes 
paied to Robinson for vj dayes  .'.
paied to hew fletcher for vj dayes
paied to Richard wylde for vj dayes 
paied to Edward donkind 
paied to John Hewse for vj dayes 
paied to Richard warnar for vj dayes 
paied to will'm lyghbourne for v dayes 
paied to will'm grey for pinning of tylles 
paied to Thomas aprise and Jeames collens for pynnyng of
. tyles 
paied to father clere 
paied to Richard Jonson for iiijr*/ naile and vd naile
paied to Richard mathew for xvij D[ozen] of hart lathe ...
paied for ij mpllia] of English lathe nayle 

[ p. 30. ] Paied for ij mpllia] of frenche lathe naile 
paied to will'm watlington for vj dfozen] of lathe naile ...
paied to drew carter for cariing iiijr lode of sand 
paied to will'm wyvolde for xij dayes 
paied to John wyvolde for xij dayes 
paied to richard crippis for xij dayes 
paied to robert coper for xij dayes 
paied to Thomas bollet for xij dayes 
paied to Richard mylam for iiij1" dayes 
paied to peter bischop for vj dayes 
paied to hew lever for vj dayes 
paied to Richard wylde for vj dayes 
paied to John cumley for vj dayes 
paied to dennis chifilde for v dayes 
paied to lews aprise for v dayes 
paied to Jeames collyns for pynnyng of tyles 
paied to Thomas aprise for pynnyng of tyles 
paid to Robinson for vj dayes 
paied to John Hewse for vj dayes 
paied to Edward Dunkind for iiijr dayes 
payid to John neise for xiiij quarter of lyme 
paied for also iij mpllia] of tyle 
paied to Thomas more for pynyng of tyle 
paied to ye coper for hoping of a tubbe 
paied to John twist for batering of towles and for lenghth-
ing ye vane and an Iron pyn for the crosse 
paied to Richard Jonson for lathe nayle & other nayel ...
paied to Richard mathewe for iij D[ozen] of lathe 
paied for one bochell & [sic] of tyle pyns 
paied for iij bastard roopes 
paid for one thowsand lathe naile 
paied to will'm wyvold for v dayes 
paied to John wyvold for vj dayes 

23

lj*.

viij*/.

ij*.

lj*.

X*.

xl*.
X*.
xvj*.
V*.
vj*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
V*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
xviij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
ix*/.
ix*.
xj*/.
iiij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xd.
ij*.
xiiij*.
X*.
X*.
xi*.
X*.
iii*.
viij*/.
V*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
xj*/.
ij*.
vij*/.
ix*/.
ix*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xxviij*.
xxiiij*.
ix*/.
iij*/.
iij*.
ij*/.
XV*.
iij*/.
xxj*/.
xv*/.
ix*/.
xx*/.
V*.
xd.
V*.
[C. I

553-55-]

iiij*.

ij*/.

V*.

vj*/.

V*.

iiij*.

vij*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

xj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.

ij*/.

iij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

V*.
vj*/
V*.
viij*/.
xiiij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
xxj*/.
xxj*/.
iij*/.
S 4 THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,
paied to Richard crippis for v dayes  ¦¦
paied to Robert coper for vj dayes 
paied to Thomas bollet for vj dayes 
paied to peter byschoppe for v dayes 
paied to Hew lever for vj dayes 
paied to Robinson for vj dayes 
paied to Edward dunkind for v dayes 
paied to Richard wylde for vj dayes 
paied to Hewsse for vj dayes 
paid to Jeames collins and more for pinning of tyle 
paid to clere for pinning of tyle 
paied to wyvold theldre1 
paied to John wyvolde 
[ p. 31. ] Paied to Richard Crippis 
paied to Robert Coper 
paied to Thomas bollet 
paied to him y4 carryed ye lyme 
paid to John Dee 
paid to John Robinson 
paid to Edward davy 
paied to Hew fletcher 
paied to Richard wylde 
paied to whittacre for baring of water 
paied to dave Haile  v*.
paied to Edward butler and Thomas turnor for ye crosse &
ye vane  viij*.
[The rest of p. 31 and p. 32 are blank!]
[ p. 33. ] Receiptes of Thomas Batman & Henry Serle Churchwardens anno Domini 1555.
Q££C&M>£b of Mr. vachell  xl*.
Receaved of the goodwyfe kente  xl*.
Receaved of Harry More  vj*. viij*/.
Receaved of Humfrey Jackson  ij*. vj*/.
Receaved of John Owtrydg  ij*. vj*/.
Receaved of xp'ofer8 berrington  iij*. iiij*/.
Receaved of Richard Aldworth  iij*. iiij*/.
Receaved of Robert Style  iij*.
Receaved of woodcokk  iiij*/.
Receaved of nicholas benge  iiij*/.
Receaved of sturridge  vj*/.
Receaved of John webbe  xiij*/.
Receaved of Roger Turner  iiij*/.
Receaved of Heywood  xij*/.
Receaved of John Twyst  iiij*/.
Receaved of peter Cutler  vj*/.
Receaved of will'm Edwardes  ij*.
Receaved of Edmund perk  iiij*/.
Receaved of goodwyfe Cowdrey  iiij*/.
Receaved of Hayle the Coke  vj*/.
Receaved of pynnock le wever  vj*/.
Receaved of Richardson  xij*/.
Receaved of Harry morwey  iij*.
Receaved of Mr. Kemys ffor Harry skynner  vj*. viij*/.
Receaved of xp'ofer* Tapster  ij*/,
(1) i.e., the elder. (2) i.e. , Christopher.
[ I555-56- ] ST- mary's, reading. 25
Receaved of Launcheberry  ij*.
Receaved of Baker 
Receaved of xop'efer1 fuller 
Receaved of ffraunces 
Receaved of Warner 
Receaved of Thomas EdWardes 
Receaved of Davyson 
Receaved of will'm salbot 
Receaved of Mr. Rolt 
Receaved of pyther 
Receaved at Ester was twelvemonth at or Comyng in
Receaved at goodsbord2 
Receaved of Harpyn  
Receaved of John Browne 
Receaved of the wymen at Hoctyde 
Receaved of the men 
Receaved of the maydes 
Receaved of the men 
[ p. 34. ] Receaved of the maydens  iij*.
Receaved of the mayflens 
Receaved for Rent 
Receaved of grete 
Receaved of Coxe 
Receaved for led' 
Receaved for Tymber 
Receaved for quyet rent of Henry Serle 
Receaved of will'm Edwardes  ... 
Receaved for Hoc monney &3 whytsontyde monney  vj/z!
Receavid of Alpyn Loren and John Twyst Smythes for Iren
Receaved of John borne for ledd 
Receaved of Elizabeth hethe wydow for her husbonds grave
Summa totalis 24/z. 9*. 4*/.
Memorandum, to be deducted owt of the forsayed some of vi/z. ix*. vij*/., the
some of xix*., and so the whole Charge is
23/z'. 10*. 4*/. [z>z margin.]
L P- 35- J v£p£ <£lCCO1Hpi£0 of Thomas Bateman and Henry Serle church wardens
of or ladye Church in Reading ffrom the yere of or lord god 1555 unto 1556.
Jtt ptittti0 pd' to xp'ofer1 Tapester  xx*/.
pd' for bawderyckes for belles  xij*/. ob.
pd ffor Bredd .._  xij*/.
pd ffor Calves Hedds  xv*/.
pd ffor ffleshe  vj*. vj*/.
pd' ffor more fflesh  xxiij*/.
pd for bred and Drink  VK-
pd' for spices  xj'/.
pd for butter  })a-
pd' for Otemele and salte  xuj*Z
pd for bere  ij*- viiJ<*
pd to the Hostler  l)d-
pd for a barrell of Bere  ij^- ™3&
pd' for ij° pere of showes4  •  xviij*/.
(I) i.e., Christopher. (2) i.e., Gods board. (3) 'Hoc monney &' is crossed through.
{4) i.e., Shoes.

viij*/.

vj*/.

xij*/.

iiij*/.
ij*.
xx*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
xij*/.
xvj*.
XX*.
viij*/.
xij*.
viij*/.
xxij*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
xvj*.
xj*/.
vij*.
viij*/.
vj*/.
& xviij*/.
iiij*.
ij*/.
XXX*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
V*.
iiij*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
ix*.
vij*/.
xxxvj*.
xviij*.
iij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
26

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1555-56- ]

pd Pd'Pd' Pd' pd pd'pd
Pd Pd'Pd' Pd'Pd' pd'Pd'Pd'Pd'
Pd'pd'Pd'Pd'Pd' Pd'Pd' Pd'
Pd' pd
pd Pd'pd' Pd'

[ P- 36. ] Pd Pd' Pd'
Pd'pd Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd' Pd' Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd'Pd' pd'
pd pd'pd'Pd'Pd' Pd'

for vj pare of showes 
to the Sawyers 
to Dee and his man 
to the Joyner 
to John Carpenter 
to the masonn and his man ....
to the Joyner 
to the Carpenter 
Macherell for bordes 
to Dee and his man 
to the Joyner 
to John Carpenter 
to the mason and his man
to the mason 
to his man 
to Dee 
to the mason 
to his man 
more to the mason 
to his man 
for vj quarters of lyme 
for smok farthinges 
for bord 
to Dee 
to the Joyner 
for Ropes for the belles 
to the sexten 
for vj lode of sand 
to Cariage for two Lode of stones .
for Rackhockes 

to marshall 
for Coles 
for ix ells of Locram 
for the making of the same in sirplices 
for washing 
for stones 
to the mynstrells 
for Bere 
for a Capp & ij° fethers 
for two keyes 
for lyveryes  1 
to the singers 
for ther dynners 
for ther Suppers 
more for lyveryes 
for iiij1" Bushells of whete 
for a Calfe 
for iij quarters of mutton 
for iij dossen of bells 
for ij° pare of Cardes 
for a sholder of mutten and a quarter of lambe and
the portinaunce* 
for butter 
for iiij C. of Bord 
for Tymber 
to the Joyner 

mj*.

mj*/.

ix*.

ix*.

iiij*.

vj*/.

iiij*.

iiij*.

xviij*/.
xvj*/.
iiij*.
vij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xj*.
iiij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
Xj*.
xvj*.
iiij*.
ij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
X*.
ij*.
j*/.
ij*.
xj*.
id.
iiij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
viij*/.
id.
viij*/.
iiij*/.
• vij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
iiij*.
ij*/.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
iiij*/
xvj*/.
xij*/.
iiij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
viij*/.
X*.
viij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
xviij*/.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
vd.
xviij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
* portinaunce = appurtenance — i.e. the intestines.
[ I556'57- ] st. mary's, reading.
pd' to the Carpenter 
pd for Syses 
pd' to Twyste 
pd' to Downer 
pd' to the Joyner 
pd' for the paschall 
pd' for a Mplle] of payment [sic]* 
pd' to the Sawyers 
pd' to the Carpenters for one weke 
pd' to the Carpenters 
pd' to the Carpenters 
pd' to the Joyner 
pd' to the Carpenter 
pd' to the mason 
pd for bordes 
pd' for the mynstrells bord 
pd' for wood 
pd' for the wymens sopper at hoctyde 
pd' Alpen lorren and John Twyst Smythes for Iron
pd' to John Borne for Ledd 
Summa totalis 23/z. 13*. 7*/. ob,
[p. 37.] Chosen Church wardens The xxth daye of Apryell Anno Domini 1556.
Edward Kemys and John Owtrydge.
\ The rest of the page, as well as page 38, is blank.]

27
xij*/.

lj*.

ijs.

vj*/.

iij*.

vj*.

vd.

XV*.

vj*.

xvj*.
id.
viij*.
ij*/.
xvij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij/-
iij*.
iiij*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xxxvj*.
xviij*.
iij*/.
L P- 39- ] ^£p£ dtlCCOHtp&0 of Edward Kemys and John Owteridge Church wardens
of the parishe Church of or Blessid Ladie the Virgyn in Reding made from Good
fryday in the Yere of or Lord god 1556 unto Goodfryday being the xvjth Daye of
Apryell Anno Domini 1557 and in the third and fowerth yeres of the Reignes of or
Moost dred Sovereigne Lord & Lady King Phillipp & quene Mary.
Arr[eragia], null[a].
(Reto[tfue] QjUe[iee.]
/
De Henry Serle for his howse in mynster strete \
by the yere  iiij*/.
De Henry Gape for the quiettrent going owt of a
tenemente at Tanmyll Locke  vj*/.
Off the heires of Thomas Kent for a quyetrent going
owt of the Barne in Lurkman Lane by the yere j*/.
of John Turnor for a quyetrent going owt of a
Shopp of his in the Markett place by the yere... j*/.
of Richard Butlerthe Myller of Burghfyld for a quyet
rent going owt of his Howse in mynster strete vj*/.
of the heir of John Hethe for a quyetrent of the
\ Howse in Grope Lane  iij*/. )
QTUlrtOr&tt&Uttt that these quyett rentes saving Series hathe ben unpayed ffrom the
Yere of ¦or Lord god M[ille]CCCCC xlvij And from the ffryst Yere of the Reigne
of or Late sovereigne King E[dward] the Syxt unto this Yere of or Lord god a
Mplle]CCCCC lvij That is at the feast of Seint michaell the Archangell Last past
by the space of ix yeres viz. :• * Paving tiles (?)
28

3lvuv<x%ttf in the
Tenauntes Hands.

<

Q£enfc0 to
ffetme.

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
/'ffor the arrerages of the quyetrent of the
saied Henry Gape 
And for the Arr[erages] of the Quietrent of
the Hiers of ye saied Thomas Kent
And for the arr[erages] of the Quietrent of
John Turner 
And for the arr[erages] of the quietrent of
the saied Richard butler 
And for the arr[erages] of the Heires of
\ John Hethe 
'off the wyffe of the Hille for the yeres rent
of her howse 
The Tenaunt at Cornish Crosse called the
Clerkes Howse 
sThe Thetched Howse per Annum 

L 1556-57- ]

[blank]

[ P- 40. ] (g>eqtteetee of Sr Humfry ffoster Knight 
ZU $ctbt $>eH Nichii.1
ffoV t&t Off tne Saltepeter man for the pall for his man
ri+ 00 Of Richard Aldworth for the pall for Thomfa]s
rparce. Kent  L.J..
of the goodwyfe Davyson for the palle for her
husbond 
of Humfry Jacson for the pall for his wyfes Sonn
§t<Xtttf &1tlb QV&Vte. Nihil.2
(Bd^B^tiltCt •'•t'm receaved for paschall monney at Ester...
v ? It'm receaved of the mens Gathering wymens
O<lge0 atVO gathering and Maydens Gathering at Hoc-
Otfytt tyde and Uppon Mayday 
CRfifi>iv\(&tt fr'm Receaved of the Gathering uppon all
V!>WCTptW. Holionday3 
It'm Receaved of the gathering uppon Christ
mas day 
It'm Receaved at Whytsontyde 
Q&tCt&V&b Receaved of John browne for a stone 
fsn> . Receaved of Will'm Sabbot for a stone
Ot t0tn<3«0 Receaved of Thomas Kent for vestimentes
0o£$£. solde 
Receaved of John Style the Glover for ban
ner Clothes  Summa [blank] wherof
Qd&tfOtuttB* They pray to be allowed for the quietrent of
^ ' the Howse uppon the Hill 
It'm for the Quietrent of the Clerkes house
for the quietrent of Bones Howse 
<JV|W It'm payed to the minstrelles and the hobby
. horse uppon Mayday  iij*.
pd£1tt£m£0. j(-'m paye(j for the morrysdaunsers and the
mynstrelles mete and Drinke at whitsontyde iij*.
payed to them the Sonday after mayday ...
(1) 'Nichil' and (2) 'Nihil' are substituted for 'Nichell' crossed through.
(3) i.e., All Hallows Day, All Saints Day.

iiij*.

vj*/.

ix*/.

ix*/.

iiij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

iij*/.

XX*.

vj*.vj*.

viij*/.

iij*.

iiij*/.

iiij*/.
vj*/.
iiij*/.iiij*/.
XXXIX*.
ij*.
vij*/.
iij*.
xxxiij*.
vij*/. xj*/.
vj*/.
viij*/.
lj*.
vj*/.
xviij*/. xij*/.
xvj*/.
iiij*/. xx*/.
[ I556-57- ] ST- mary's, reading. 29
[p. 41.] pd' to the painter for paynting of ther Cortes' 
pd' to the painter for ij C. dim'2 of Lyveryes 
pd' to the minstrilles the ixth daye of Maye 
pd' uppon Holly thursday for the lords brekfast3 
pd' for v peir of Showes for the morrisdaunsers 
payed more at that tyme 
pd' for iij bus"hells of wheat 
pd' for a Lode of ffagottes 
paied to willson the minstrell 
pd' for Spice 
pd' for iiijr dosen belles for the morrysdaunsers 
pd' to Hayles the Coke 
pd' to one for Carying of the Tables and Trescells into
the Church 
pd' for the minstrilles bedd 
pd' for veniger and salte 
pd' for meat at whitsontide 
pd' for ij° Barrells of bere 
pd' for Sowing of the morryse Cottes1 
pd' for ale 
pd' for the mending of the Coffer that wrytinges do Lye in
It'm paied to Mr. Steward for the wryting of presentmentes
pd' the Somner 
pd' to Canner for mending of the Crosse and for Ledd
and nayels 
pd' to John Marshall for His quarters wayges 
pd' to Lyghtfote the Capper for a Hatt and a Capp w' a
ffether 
pd' for mending and Covering of ij° bokes 
pd' the Smoke ffarthinges 
pd' for ffrankcomsence 
pd' to Brock for a pounde of Candells and a Lyne
pd' to Brock for Syses 
pd' to John Marshall at Christmas for his quarters wayges
pd' to brock for his waiges for half a quarter 
payed for washing of the Church lynen 
pd' to Bramly the Taylor for the mending of a vestement
pd' for the Lace of the same vestiment 
[ p. 42. ] pd' to brock at the feast of Thannanciacion4 of or Blessid
Ladie the Virgyn Last past 
payed to a Mason for the Leing of John hethes stone ...
pd' to the steward for or Church 
And ffurther the saied Edward desireth to be allowed for
xiij gutter Tyle iiijr Dowsen and xviij Rodge Tyle de-
lyvered to John Hethe being Churchwarden to the use
of the Church  vij*. iij*/.
pd' for the reparacions of the Howse that Alee Johnson
dwelleth in 
pd' to John Twyst for an Iron bolte 
Also they pray to be allowed for the rent of the Howse
at Cornishe Crosse 
And for Bonnes Howse 
pd' for the ffranckomsence 
It'm pd' to Marshall for a quarters wayges 
Summa Totalis of the resolutes and paymentes ... vj/z. xv*. ix*/.
(I) i.e. Coats. (2) 'ij C. dim"=25o.
(3) See Glossary under Holly Thursday. (4) i.e. The Annunciation.

ij*.

viij*/.

xx*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

ij*.

id.

iiij*.

viij*/.

ix*.

ij*.
viij*/.
xv*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
xiiij*/.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
ij*/.
x*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
vij*/.
iij*/.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
viij*/.
vij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
iij*/.
id.
vj*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xx*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xj*.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.iij*.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
3°

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

C 1556-57-]

Et sic debent iiij*. xd. qui deliberentur Roberto Style et Edwardo Kemys modo
Gardianis Ecclesie electis.

M'd that ther ys to be Levied and gatheryd for Bones howse
for an1 hole yeres Rent at the ffeast of the Anunciacion
of or Blessyd Ladie last 
It'm to be receavid of Agnes Kentt wydowe for Thomas
Rentes Grave 
It'm to be receavid for Mr. Gorfyns Grave 
It'm to be receavid of Mr. Cursson for Mr. John Vachelles
grave 
It'm to be receavid of the Churche wardens of hurst for
rounde Stones Solde unto them called pyller Stones ...

Vj*.
vj*. vj*.vj*.
xiij*.

viij*/. viij*/.viij*/. iiij*/.

Md that the Churche oweth Mr. Borne for cccix/z. of Ledd.

ThornrLSEdwardes}Chosen Churche wardens-

to whome ys delyveryd
and the pascall money.

111J*.

xd.

[page 4.3 is blank!]

[ p. 44- ] *£)$£ c*VCCOtttpt£0 of Robert Style and Thomas Edwardes Churche War-'
dens of the parishe Churche of or Blessyd Ladye Sl Mary in Reding. Made
frome Goodfrydaye in the yere of or Lorde god 1557 Unto Goodfrydaye being
the viij* daye of Apriell Anno Domini 1558 and in the fourth and fyft yeres of the
Reignes of or most dred Soveraigne lorde & Ladie kyng philipp & quene Mary.
<2ltrtr[etr<l($ta] ij*- X*Z unde non onerantur* de viij*/. et sic Arr[eragia]. — ij*. ij*/

Q££d&[(ftt0j °f Henry Serle for his Howse in Mynster strete
aedietl by the yere 
L J of Henry Gape for the quiett rentt going owte of the
tenement at Tan myll Locke 
of Thomas Heath Sonne and Heyre of John Heath
deceasyd for A quiet Rentt of the Howse in
Grope Lane 
of the Heyres of Thomas Kentt for a quiet rent
going owte of A Barne in Lurckman Lane by
the yere 
of John Turner for A quiet rent going owte of A
Shopp of his in the market place by the yere . . .
of Richard Butteler the Myller of Burghfeld for A
quiet rent going owt of his howse in Mynster Strete

iiij*/. vj*/.

iij*/._

id.id.
vj*/..

nowe
'paide j

not
'paide

>xxj*/.

\

in the tenauntes
handes not
charged upon
this Account.

exoneratur

<Zlre[tt<Kt£0J>\ fi°r *he Arrerages of the quiet rent for the
s said Henry Gape for ix yeres endid at
Michelmas Anno Domini 1556  iiij*. vj*/.
And for the Arr[erages] of the quiet rent of
the heyres of the said Thomas Kentt for
x yeres endid at Michelmas Last  xd. Vxi*. ij*/.
And for the Arr[erages] of the quiet rent of John
Turner for x yeres endyd at Michelmas Last xd.
And for the Arr[erages] of the quiet Rent of
the said Richard Butler for x yeres endyd
at Michelmas last 

v*.

(1) and, MS.

(2) om'antr, MS.

[ 1557-58. ]

ST. MARY'S, reading.

&ittltttf of -^ice Johnson vidpia] for her whole yeres
to farme rR,en"  •¦• V A  xxx'
of the Tenement at Cornyshe Crosse called
the Clerkes howse by the yere  vj*. viij*/.
of the Thatched howse per annum  vj*. viij*/.,
QE>£(J)Ue0f;e0. null' hoc anno.
dRttr[erage0] Receavid of Mr. Borne for Thomas Heath
Q?eTc£at>i&l Sonne and heyre of John heath for arr[e-
**" J rages] of ix yeres of A rente of iij*/. by the
yere  ij*.

3i

^xxxiij*. iiij*/.

iij*/.

[ P- 45- ] %%t gtreaf Belle of Thomas Edwardes
of Henry Bushe ...
of Will'm Edwardes
of Edward Kemys
of Johann' Warner
of philipp Beale ...

%$t (J)<Wl(!P of Thomas Edwardes
of Henry Bushe
of Will'm Edwardes
of Edward Kemys
of Johann' Warner
of philipp Beale

<B>rat>£0 ffor Tappings Grave 
for Thomas Rentes Grave ...
for Edward Kemys Wyfes Grave

§&ttt& of John Twyst for his wyfes Sete ...
of Henry Bushe for his wyfes Sete...
of John Aldewourth for his wyfes Sete

d5&$6tilt<5 It'm receavid for the pascalle money

iiij*/.
iiij*/. iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.iiij*/.iiij*/. iiij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/. iiij*/.
vj*. viij*/.
vj*. viij*/.
vj*. viij*/. iiij*/. vj*/.
iiij*/.

dayes & other
paymentes,

at Ester
It'm receavid of the mens gathering
wymen's gathering and maydens
gathering at hoctyde and upon'
maye daye 
It'm receavid of the gathering upon'
All Hollondaye .• 
It'm receavid at Whight Sondaye...

xix*. viij*/. ob.

xvij*. viij*/.

ij*. iiij*/.

ij*. iiij*/.

xiiij*/.

>iiij/z". xv*/. ob.

ij*.
xij*.

ix*/ ij*/.

($ilt<J£0 solde. null' Hoc Anno.

Summa oneris hujus Anni vij//. vj*. vij*/. ob' wherof they praye to be allowed as here
after followethe viz.

(£U0Ofufc0 for the quyet Rent of the Howse upon the hill
"" for the Quyet Rent of the Clerkes howse...
for the quyet Rent of Bones howse 
It'm to be alowed viij*/. of the forsaide Some
of Quiet Rentes of xxj*/. 

xviiij*/. xij*/. J- iij*. xd.
xvj*/. viij<£

32 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
[p. 46.] QtfytX Inprimis the Rent of the Clerkes howse ...
«. <u~ paide to Thomas Bateman for the pascall
payments and ffantt Taper 
<Att5 paide to Roger Brocke for waching of the
d££oittdttc£0 Sepulker 
v paide more to the said Roger for Syses and
Colles 
paied to marshall for parcell of his wages that he was un-
paide 
paied for the hallowing of the Alters1 
paide for A pynte of oyle1 
paide for A pounde and A halfe of ffranckomsence
paide for tw[o] elles of crest clothe 
paide for halfe A pounde of Syses ... 
paide for Skowering to John marshelles wyfe 
paide to John Twyst for tw[o] Courten2 roddes for the high
Alter 
paide for A lyne for the Lyttell Bell 
paide to John Twyst for A payre of Henges A boulte
nayles and A buckell for A Badricke 
paide to morton for nayles for the Bell howse dore 
paide to ffraunces the carpendor for makyng of A dore &
mending the Bell'Stocke 
paide to John Style for whight leather 
paide to Henry Gape for A wombe 
paide to Henry Serle for A wombe 
paide for ffranckomsence 
paide to Roger Brocke for his quarters wages 
paid to the Collermaker for makyng of A Bawdrycke &
mending of an other 
paide for two Busshells of wheate 
paide for half A Busshell of Slower 
paide for motton & veale 
paide for A Barryll of Bere 
paide for Ale 
paid for A quartern of A pounde of peper 
paid for two ounces & A halfe of peper 
paid for A quartern of An ownce of cloves and half A
pounde of corantes 
paide for A Bell rope 
paide for two pounde of Butter 
paide for ffagottes 
paide to Thomas Hayles for his paynes 
paide to Roger Brocke for his quarters wages 
paide to the Regester for Smoke3 farthinges 
paide to whightborne for makyng of A Byll 
paide to A pursy vant for An' injuncion  ij*.
paide to Thomas Englyshe for laying of A Stone upon
Agnes Kemys grave & takyn upp of an' other  iij*.
[ p. 47. ] paide to Thomas Englyshe for paving of Mr. Tappins Grave xij*/.
paide for a Bosshell of Lyme for the same grave  iij*/.
paide to Roger Brocke  xij*/.
paide to the same Roger  xvj*/.
(1) With these two entries cp. the 'Articles set forth by Cardinal Pole to be inquired in his ordi-
*nary visitation within his diocese of Canterbury, a.d. 1557.' 'Touching the lay people' Art. xviii.
'Item, whether the altars of the church be consecrated, or no?' and Art. xxiii. 'Item, whether
' there do bum a lamp, or a candle before the Sacrament : and if they do not that then it be pro-
'vided for with expedition?' Cardwell, Doc. Annals (ed. 1839) vol. i,, p. 174.
(2) i.e., Curtain. (3) Snoke, MS.

[1

557-58- ]

vj*.

viij*/.

X*.

viij*/.

iij*/.

V*.

uiij*.
iiij*/.
xj*/.
xvj*/.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
xx*/.
ij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
ix*/.
xv*/.
vj*/.
ij*/.
ij*/.
id.
iij*.
iiij*/.
viij*/.
ix*.
ij*/.
iij*.
xij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
ij*/. ob'.
ix*/.
vd.
Hid.
xvj*/.
iiij*/.
iij*/.
xij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
id.
id.
[ 1558-59- ]

st. mary's, reading.

33

paide to the same Roger on St. Thomas Daye before Christ
mas for his quarters wages 
paide for ffra[n]ckomsence 
paide to Roger Brocke for a quartern of Syses 
paide for makyng clene of the Gotters & for laying Tyles
upon the Churche 
paide to Roger Brocke for ffranckomsence 
paide for two pounde of Kandelles at Christmas 
paide to Thomas Englyshe for laying of the plankes in the
Churche porche 
paide to Home the Carpendour for mending of the Bell...
paide for A rope for the lyttell Bell 
paide for v yerdes of here clothe for the Alters 
paide to John Style for lyning of the lyttell Bell rope
paide to Roger Brocke the iijd daye of Apriell 
paide to Englyshe for laying of Tyles upon the Churche...
paide for wayshing 
paide for makyng of the Accompt 
^umma vli. wife- \\d. ob.
Qst sic debent xxix*. iiij*/. unde petent Allocari vis. — vj*/. pro denariis
depositis vj*/. — et sic debent xxviij*. xd. qui deliberentur Christo-
fero Bureton generoso et Henrico Morwey modo electis Gar-
dianis Ecclesie predicte 

nj*.

ij*.

ij*.

iiij*/. j*/.
iij*/. vd. id.
vj*/. vj*/. ix*/.
xj*/.
viij*/. ij*/.
xij*/. ij*/.
viij*/.

- xxviij*. xd.

[ P- 48. ] <£p£ c*lCCOtttpi60 of Christofer Berington and Henry morwye* Churchy
Wardens of the parishe Church of our blessed Lady saint Mary in Redinge made I
from Goodfryday in the yere of our lord god 1558 unto Goodfryday being the !
[blank] day of [blank]. Anno Domini 1559 & in the fyrst yere of the raigne of our /"
most dred soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of god quene of England, I
ffrance & Ireland, defendor of the ffayth &c. J
<Hnr[etracje0]  xxviij*. x*/.,
££&5rifU0l °f Henrv Serle his howse in mynster Streate by the
a00[W]

yere

of Henry Gape for the Quyet Rent going out of the
tenement at Tanmyllocke 
of Thomas Heathe sonne & heir of John Heathe
decessed for a quyet pent] of the Howse in
Grope Lane ...
of Raignolde Butler of Burghfelde for a quyet Rent
going out of his howse in Mynster streate by the
yere  
of the Heires of Thomas Kent for a quyet Rent
going [out] of the barne in Lurkman Lane
of John Turner for a quyet Rent going out of his
shoppe in the markett place 
33ixt\ &V&(lttf}fi0T the arrerages of the Quyet Rent of the Heires

iij*/.

nowe
payed

not
' payed

> xxj*/.

of the saide Thomas Kent for eleven yeres
endyd at michellmas Last 
And for the arrerages of the Quyet Rent of the
saide John Turner for xj yeres then endyd ...
^prTnnnn lt'm for the arrerages of the Quyet Rent for the
'- ''" "'"" saide Henry Gape for x yeres endyd at Mychil-
mas Last

of the Quyet
Rents in the
Tenauntes
Handes not

this Accompt.

xj*/.xj*/.

!-vj*. xd.

vs.

* These names have been substituted for ' Robert Style and John Aldworth,' crossed through.

34

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[I558-59-]

Q?Cltl£0 °f Alyce Johnson vid[ua] for her whole yeres rent
to ferme °^ t'ie tenement at Cornyshe Crosse called the
at will Clerkes House by the yere 
of the Thatched howse per annum 
of the Rent of Maryans House by the yere . . .
Q|3$<)tte0fe0. null' hoc Anno.
[ P. 49- ] <Httr[£tr<lj5£0l receyved of Raignolde Butler arrerages
(Rccr£t>t?£& I ""¦t'm Recevvid more arrerages 
ZU %M&tt Belle  ij*. viij*/.
%%t pattffe  ijJ. viij*/.
(Btrave©  xx*.
§&ttt8 null'.
<B»Ctf$6ntt<J£ It'm receyved for the pascall money
dayes & other

xx*. vj*.vj*. v*.

viij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.

•xxxviij*. viij*/.

v*.ij*.

vj*/.

¦•}

vij*. vj*/.

iiij/z. xij*. iij*/. ob.

at Easter  xviij*. vi\)d.ob.
receites. It'm receyved of the mens gatheringe vij*. iij*/.
It'm of the womens gatherynge ... xxvij*. vd.
It'm for the gatheringe att whytson-
tyde 
t£0ing £0 solde. null'.
Summa oneris hujus Anni ixli. xviij*. viijd.ob. wherof they praye to be allowed as
hereafter followeth, viz.
(£l60Oful60 ff°r the quyet Rent of the howse upon the Hill
for the quyet Rent of the Clerkes howse ... xij*/. Viij*. xd.
for the quyet Rent of Bones howse  xvj*/. ) ^-iiij*.
To be allowed of the aforesaid some of xxj*/.
of Quyet Rentes  ij*/.^
And so they owe  ixli. xiiij*. viij*/.*?*V. ) . ,  , ,,
To that the aforesaid ij*. vj*/. And so they owe ... j lx"- .xvlis- l)a-00-

xxxviij*. xj*/.

[ p. 50. ] payed to Robert Broke for wachinge the sepulcher 
payed for ffranconsence 
payed for Cooles 
paid for Skowringe to mersholes wief l 
paied to Edmund perte for the pascall & the fante taper
paied for wheate & flower for whitsounday at sup[p]er
paied for a barrell of bere  , 
paied for a pound of peper 
paied for mace 
paied for mutton & veale  ...
paied for a quarter of lambe 
paied to mother Johnson for Ale 
paied for butter 
paied for spyce more  
paied Hayle for his paynes 
paied to bygges for a lode of Strawe to mend the Church
howse 
paied to Gadbery for ij daies & a halfe working 
paied for sprayes for the said howse 
paied for a server to the gadberrye 
paied to a woman to make the Theche3 
paied to Broke for his wages due at midsomer 

mj*.
iiij*.

vnj*.

ij*. ij*.

v*.

viij*/. ij*/.ij*/.
iiij*/. vj*/.
xxij*/. xx*/. ij*/.
viij*/. vj*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/.

vj*/. vj*/.
xij*/. vj*/.

(1) i.e. Wife.

(2) i.e. thatch.

[ i559-6o. ]

ST. MARYS, READING.

35

paied to Twyshe for mending the church locke 
paied to Mr. vycar for two albes* 
paied for mending the bell whele 
paied to Twyshe for a mawtock & a spade 
paied to parson' Byrd Colleccion 
paied to Brock & Cutte for waiges due at michellmas
payed to the vycar for mending of the Copes 
payed to Cote for wayges due at Christmas 
payed to a mason of Henley for laying of Evans grave ...
payed to Mr. vycar for mending of the Surplices 
payed to mother Johnson for the repayring of her howse...
payed to the goodman' Saunders towardes the Casting of
the bell 
payed more for the mending of the glasse wyndowes
payed more for a lode of earthe for the mending of the
Clerkes howse 
payed more for the mending of the beare 
payed to Chapman for his wayges more then was gatheryd
by the men and maydens at wytsonntyde 
payed to Mr. Okham for making of the accompt 
payed to Henry Athaye for mending of the bell 
Summa vij/z'. xxij*/.
Also they praye to be allowed for the arrerages in Henry
Gapes handes 
And for the arrerages of the Barne in Lurkman Lane
And for the arrerages of John Turner 
And also for the Clerkes howse  Summa xiij*. vj*/.
Summa totalis vij/z'. xv*. iiij*/.
And so they owe xli*. xd. ob'. out therofl . ¦, „„ .. „ „,„„
, ,, J , ..... > And so they owe
for Maryans howse v*. mj*/. J '
whiche ys delyveryd unto John Aldewourthe & I churche wardens.
John Browne y

viij*/.
xviij*/. xij*/.

ij*.ij*.

id.

v*.

xd.

v*.

xj*.
xvj*/, vj*/.
viij*/.
Iij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
iij*/.
V*.
ij*.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
V*.
vj*.
xj*/.
xj*/.
viij*/.
xxxvj*. iiij*/. ob'.
[p. 51. ] The accommpt of John Aldworth and John Browne upon good ffryday in the^
yere of our Lorde god 1560. And in the seconde yere of the Reign of our v
Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor \
of the fayth &c.
3Bxv[tt&%ttt]  xxxvj*. iiij*/. ob'.
Q?£lt££0 of of Henry Serle for his howse in Mynster Streate \
^"^ ' V.TT 4-T-1Q «TAV£1 1111/7
Assise
or quyet
Rentes.
by the yere
of Henry Gape for the Quyet Rent going out
of the tenement at Tanmyll Locke 
of Thomas Heathe sonne and heire of John
Heathe for a quyet [rent] in the howse in
Grope Lane 
of Raignolde Butler of Burghfeld for a quyet
[rent] going out of his howse in Mynster streat
by the yere 
of the heires of Thomas Kent for A quit Rent
going [out] of the Barne in Lurkman Lane...
of John Turner for A quit Rent going out of
his shoppe in the markat place 
* ' abbes,' MS.
iiij*/. vj*/.
iij*/.
nowe
Vpayed I
xix*/.
> xxj*/.
vj*/.; . , j not
^ ' > payed
id.) ^
36

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

(2lttf £t<W0l ffor the arrerages of the Quiet Rent of the

of the Quiet
Rentes in the
tenauntes
handes not
charged upon
this accompt.
Exoneratur

heires of the said Thomas Kent for xij yeares
endyd at michell'mas last 
And for the arrerages of the Quiet Rent of
the said John Turner for xij yeres the[n]
endyd 
It'm for the arrerages of the quiet Rent for
the said Hendrye Gape for xj yeres endyd
at mychellmas last 

ex assensu
parochianorum. [in margin.]

to ferme & at
will.

of Alyce Johnson vid[ua] for hir whole yeres
Rent 
of the tenement at Cornyshe Crosse called
the Clerkes howse by the yere 
of the thatched howse per Annum 
of the Rent of maryans howse by the yere

xx*.

Q§>£C|Ue0te0. Null' hoc Anno.
Slxt.' Q£ec\ Null' hoc Anno.
£0e gw* $dh 
€8e pmtf 

iij*. iiij*/.
iij*.

> vj*. iiij*/.

[ i559-6o. ]

xij*/.

xij*/.

vj*/v

¦vij*. vj*/.

xxxviij*.
vj*. viij*/. f viij*/.
vj*. viij*/. I
v*. iiij*/. /

[P- 52- ] Graves <B>tttt>£0. vj*. viij*/. for Elizabeth Okham  vj*. viij*/.
£&ttt8. §&ttt8. null' sive nichil. [sic]
&<Xt§ttm%l8. $5<Xt§ltm%tif. In primis Receaved \
for the pascalle money otherwyse
Ester money  xviij*. xj*/.
It'm Receaved of mens gathering at
Hocktyde  v*.
It'm Receaved of wemens gathering at )-iiij/z. ix*. vj*/.
Hocktyde  xxiij*.
It'm Receaved of the gathering at wyt-
sountyde  xiij*. vij*/.
<J$itt<5£0 ^o£5. Two cappes solde for  vij*/.;

^Utrtttta £o£a£i0 ix/z. vij*. iiij*/. ob.' wherof they praye to be allowed as
followethe viz.
aEil{?OWAUttC£0 In primis for the arrerages in the Ten
auntes handes  vij*.
Also in Christofer Berington his hande  ix*.
Also for the Rent of Maryans howse  v*.
Also for a quarter Rent for the howse in Castell streate ...
Also in John Okhams handes for his wyfes grave  vj*.
Also for the Quyet Rent  iij*.
It'm payed to Dee the Carpenter for hanging of the gret
belle  v*.
It'm payd to the sexten for his quartars wages  v*.
It'm payd for halfe A pound of francuncence 
It'm payd for colles 
It'm payd for Wachynge of the sepulker 
It'm payd for makynge of the pascalle & the funte taper... v*.

vij*/.
hereafter vj*/.
iiij*/.
xviij*/. viij*/. xd.

vj*/.
iij*/.
iiij*/. vij*/.

[ 1560-62. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

37

It'm payd for xxvij pounde & A halfe of newe Ierne
It'm payd for Workynge of xiiij pounde of our one Ierne
It'm payd for A C. of nayles 
It'm payd for botomyng of one stapelle for A belle 
It'm payd for ij clampes 
It'm payd for mendyng of j clapper for the grete belle . . .
It'm payd for ij belle ropes 
It'm for pavyng of mr. bournes grave 
It'm payd for ij boshels of Whete 
It'm payd for iij quartarnes of pepper 
It'm payd for A nounce of cloves & mace 
It'm payd for safurne1 
It'm payd for A boshelle of Whet 
It'm payd for ij pound of butter 
Item paid for a barrell of bere 
Item paid for meate at Whitsontide 
Item paid to Hayle for dressing of the supper 
Item paid for ale 
Item paid for salt 
Item paid for a pound of reasons 2 
L P- 53- ] Item paid for ij bookes 
Item paid to the sexten  , 
Item paid for making of or bill whan the visiters came first
to the towne 
Item paid to the labourers for taking downe of the aulters
Item paid for Injuncions3 
Item paid to Collins for mending of a clapper for a bell...
Item paid to the sextene 
Item paid for quit rent for or churche 
Item paid for a quier of paper 
Item paid to the sexten 
Item paid for the making of a key for the churche 
Item pd for Wine 
Also for th'ingrosing of th'accompt 
more for Wine 
Item paid to the sexten 

vj*.

ix*/.

xiiij*/.

vj*/.

vj*/.

vj*/.
ij*.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xd.
ij*.
xd.
ij*.
iij*/.
vij*/.
id.
xviij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xj*.
iiij*/.
xvj*/.
iij*/. ob'.
ij*/.
[blank]
vj*.
viij*/.
V*.
ij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
V*.
iij*.
xd.
iiij*/.
V*.
ij*.
ij*.
id.
[blank]
ij*/.
V*.
^tttttma £ot<xtie injli- vx>js. vjd. o6\
And so they owe iij/z'. vj*/. which is deliverd unto Will'm Edwards & Richard
Launchbery Church wardens.
[The rest of the page is blank.]
[ P- 54- J <£jp£ aCCOMtpi of Will'm Edwards and Richard Launcheburye Churchwar
dens upon goodfriday in the fourthe yere of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lady
Elizabethe, by the grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce & Ireland, Defendor of
of the faithe &c. for the third yere of her said Reigne. [ 1560-62.]
(1) i.e., saffron. (2) i.e., raisins. '
(3) With this and the two preceding entries cp. ' Injunctions given by Qu. Elizabeth, concerning
' both the clergy and laity of this realm. Published a.d. 1559' ' For tables in the church' 'Whereas, —
' in some places, — the altars be not yet removed, upon opinion conceived of some other order therein
' to be taken by her majesty's visitors ; in the order whereof, saving for an uniformity, there seemeth
' no matter of great moment, so that the sacrament be duly and reverently ministered ; yet for obser-
'vation of one uniformity through the whole realm, and for the better imitation of the law in that
' behalf, it is ordered that no altar be taken down, but by oversight of the curate of the church, and
' the churchwardens, or one of them at the least, wherein no riotous or disordered manner be used.'
For the whole passage, see Cardwell, Doc. Annals (ed. 1839) vol. I., p. 201 — and Strype, Ann.,
vol. I., P. I., p, 241.


iij*.

vj*/.



xxxiij*.

iiij*/.1
xxj*/."

xxxiij*. iiij*/. |
v*. iiij*/. j

xxxviij*.

viij*/.

mj*.

iuj*/.

blank]

viij*/

xvj*.

viij*/.

xij*/.

viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
xij*.
vj*.
viij*/.
38 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1560-62. ]
ZH &ntva%te 
Z$t Q£>$ttC0C0 & Formes ...
Zh Ouiet (£*nte0 
£fle dteitfe© g fatme© ...
an& Qtlatrian© house 
(^eCjUe0^0 Null' hoc Anno.
MtttV&QtB rec[eaved] null'.
ZU Quat (geffe 
(Strata 
§&ettB 
ZU (pa0C0affe 
£IHppitt<5£0 of the bell sold
Z%t Comunion upon Christmas daye 
C$£ Witsontide money 
)E)QCtpbC money the mens gatheringe 
Z\)t Womens gathering 
Of Mr. John Okham for his wifes grave 
^urnma Zotatic v\)H- x\\y- vijd-
Jtt pvittt{0 for the Quiet Rentes 
Allowed of the Quiet Rentes 
for an Homely booke2 
for a Bible3 
[ P- 55- ] Zo Cotes for half yeres wages 
Richard wryte for a quarter wages 
To the glasier for mendinge of the windowes 
for a lattis for the Northe windowe 
for mending of the Est Windowe 
paied to the mason for healing of Mr. Okham his wifes
grave 
for a New beare 
Paied for Paraphracis3 
for the taking downe of the curtin 
for a shewle & a spade 
Paid to the Chauncelour at Newbery 
(1) This entry is crossed through.
(2) 'Because through lack of preachers in many places of the queen's realms and dominions the
' people continue in ignorance and blindness, all parsons, vicars, and curates shall read in their
' churches every Sunday one of the homilies, which are and shall be set forth for the same purpose
' by the queen's authority. ' ' Injunctions of Qu. Elizabeth — published A. D. 1 559.' Art. xxvij, Cardwell,
Doc. Annals, vol. i, , p. 191.
(3) 'All parsons, vicars and all other ecclesiastical persons — shall provide — at the charges of the
' parish one book of the whole Bible of the largest volume in English ; and within one twelve months
'next after the — visitation, the Paraphrases of Erasmus in English upon the Gospel, and the same set
'up in some convenient place within the — church that they have cure of.' 'Injunctions of Qu. Eliza-
'beth — published a.d. 1559.' Art. vi. Cardwell, Doc. Annals, vol. i., page 181.
iij*.
xd.
ij*/.
xd.
xij*.
iiij*/.
X*.
V*.
X*.
iij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
viij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*:
xd.
xj*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
[ 1561-63. ]

ST. MARYS, READING.

Paied for their expenses ther 
Paied to the Chauncelour for the making of the bill of
presentment at the churche 
Paied to Mr. Okham for the making of the accompt
Marians house 
Towards the Smokefarthinges 
The Rent of the Clerkes house 

[ P- 56. ]

nj*.

ij*. v*.
vj*.

39
iiij*/. xij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/.viij*/.

Hmmcx Zotctfie iii)H- vs. ijd.

So restethe— Ixviij*. vd. To that of Mr. berington ix*. and then restethe— Ixxvij*. vd.
deliverd to the Churchwardens Henry Gape^& ffraunces Boothe.

$UXVtiQXtf of the- waies

Christopher Berington
& Thomas Edwardes.
X^yC UCCOlitpt of Henry Gape and ffraunces Bothe Churche wardens upon
goodfryday in the fifte yere of the Raigne of or most dread Sovereigne Lady Eliza
bethe, by the grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendour of
the faithe &c. for the fowrthe yere of her said Reigne. [ 1561-63. ]
Z§t 3Hvxtta%te 
Quid (genfe© 
Q£ettfe0 <* farme
ntarian© 8ou0e 
Q§>eque0fe0 nuir
3lxnva%Z6 Recd null'
for the great Belle & the Pawll 
(Bfcave© 
$ttte 
ZU TpaecaW* 
Comunion money nichil.
QOOfyiteontibt money 
%$&tib money 
|kmma ZMie jmj#. vjs. ijd. 06.
dRWowance©.
j(n pyimi© for the quiet Rent  ...
fotr the Table of the Comaundmentes3 

svij*.

vd.

xxj*/.1

ixvj*.

viij*/.

xvj*.2

xvj*/.

xiij*.

iiij*/.

viij*/.
cviij*.
id.
V*.
iij*/. ob'.
xiij*.
vij*/.
[ p- 57- ] ZU C£e*lle0 wage©
vij*. ij*.
xl*.
viij*/. vj*/.
(1) This sum is substituted for n)s. v)d. crossed through.
(2) This sum is substituted for lxvjj. viijrf. crossed through.
(3) Cp. Qu. Elizabeth's 'Letter to the Commissioners for causes ecclesiastical' dated Jan. 22, 1560-1
They are ' to order that the tables of the commandments may be comlye set, or hung up in the east
'end of the chauncell, to be read not only for edification, but also to give some comlye ornament
'and demonstration, that the same is a place of religion and prayer.'
A similar order occurs in the 'Advertisements' issued by Abp. Parker and his fellow commis
sioners in Jan. 1564-5. Cardwell, Doc. Ann., vol. i., pp. 262, 292.
4o

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ I56I-63- ]

jfor Q8<\8B§i\x$ of JHnnen  \d.ob\
for the presentinge of a bill to the lord Busshopp  vj*/.
for p&\>in%t of the Churche  xiiij*/.
for Oit>er0e parcells of Reparacp]ons & other necessaries
as apperithe by a bill  xxvj*. v\\)d.ob\
for the grouncelling of Makarelles house  iiij*.
^umtna Zotatw fyxtijs- viijd.
£$0 ther rest in debt ixli. iij*. vj*/. ob' out of that for engrosing of th'accompt & other
Chardgis xv*. iiij*/. So rest viij/z. viij*. ij*/. ob' delivered to Humpfrey Jackson
& Thomas Edwards.

tn° delivered & gathered for this last Easter terme ...

XVt)

s.

Vjd.

[P-58-]

^lj)v <&CC0tHl?t£ of Humfry Jackson and Thomas Edwardes churche wardens
upon goodfriday the sixt yeire of the Reigne of or moste dreade soveraigne Ladye
Elizabethe, by the grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce & Ireland, defendor of
the faythe &c. [1563-64.]
£0e Qjlrrerage© 
The quite Rentes 
Rentes at farme 
Bequestes 
The greate bell & the pawle 
The Graves 
The Seates 
The Pascall money 
The comunion money 
The Whitsontide money 
Hocktide money 

viij/z. viij*.

ij*/. ob'.

lxvj*. viij*/.
null'

xxj*/.
alowed

iij*.
null'

viij*/.

null'

xxxiiij*. mil'

ij*/.

null'

xxj*.

^umma Zsto&ia xiiij//. xv*. vd.ob\
QWowance©.

j|n prittU0 for the seckestines wages...
It'm for xxli Busshelles of lyme 
Item for the caryinge in of the lyme ...
It'm for lathe and lathe nayles 
Item for a booke of prayers 
It'm for foure Dayes Digginge of stone
Item for the sextins wages 
It'm payed to him more 
It'm for Digginge of ston one day
It'm for thre quarters of lime 
It'm for tiles to tile the churche 
It'm for xix Rudge tiles 
It'm for xiijten lodes of Sand 
It'm for one lode of Bricke 
It'm payed to Englishe 
It'm payed to Sr John for sayinge service
It'm for seven quarters & a half of lime
It'm for the seckestins wages at cristmas
It'm for two Dayes Digginge of stone ...

v*.

V*.
viij*/.
ij*/.
ij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
V*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
vij*.
iij*.
xix*/.
vij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xvij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
XXIX*.

V*.

[blank] ij*.

id.
xij*/.
iiij*/.

ix*. V*.

iiij*/. iij*/

iij*.

[ 1564-65. ] st. mary's, reading. 41
To this to be alowed to Humfry Jackson Towardes the re-
pracion of the houses upon the graunte of his lease ... iij/z. vj*. viij*/.
[ P- 59- ] Item f°r the Writinge of the housholders names & for cer-
tifyinge of the same  xvj*/.
It'm payed to Englishe 
It'm payed to John Marshall for wages 
It'm payed to Kinfield for Carrynge of stones 
It'm payed for smoke farthinges 
It'm payed two laborars for one Dayes worke 
It'm payed for brickes 
It'm payed Thomas Watlington for iij quarters of lime &
foure lode of sand 
more for two quarters lyme and one lode of sand 
payed Mr. Downer for quitrent 
Summa of the hole allowaunces wth ij*. for engrossing
of the accompte  xij/z'. iij*. viij*/.1
So the[y] Rest in Debt lj*. ixd.ob'. delivered to Nicholas norres ) .-,, , ,
and Roger Turner ^ Churche wardens.
John Preston ) „ ri.i-i.-i.
Edward Woodcocke \ Survey°rs for the hlSh ^eyes.
LP- -J <^p£ dtvCCOlHf/(v& of Nycolas Norrys and Roger turner churche wardens
of ye parishe of Saynte marys of Redinge, upon goodfryday the seventhe yere of the
Raigne of or most dreade soveraigne lady Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene of
England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the fayth &c. [1564-65.]
Th'arerages  lj*. ixd.ob'.
It'm Receavid of the Church monye  [blank]
It'm for brasse of the Churche  vj*. ix*/.
It'm of Mr Jacson for Rente  xlviij*.
It'm for quiet Rente  xxj*/.
It'm for the belle and pa wile for goodman Kynfylde ... viij*/.
It'm for the belle and pawlle for Will'm Whetely  viij*/.
It'm for Mrs. byllingtons grave  vj*. viij*/.
It'm for the belle & pawle for Mrs. billington  viij*/.
It'm at hoctyde  xx*.
It'm for whitsontyde  nihill.
The communyon monye 
The pascalle monye  xxxij*. xd.
The seates  nihill.
bequestes  nihill.
of Wellinge for the Belle  iiij*/.
of knyghtes wife of the Rose for ye belle & palle  viij*/.
It'm of Peter Cutlers wife for ye belle & pawlle  iiij*/.
It'm of goodwife style for ye belle & pawlle  viij*/.
It'm of Richard Jones  iiij*/.
It'm of Henry Shingleton  iiij*/.
It'm of Will'm ffowle  iiij*/.
Summa viij/z'. xij*. ix*/. ob'.
The charges Layd oute for ye Churche.
(1) This is substituted for 'Summa totalis iij/z. xvijj. \]d.' crossed through.

V*.

viij*/.

V*.

viij*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

xv*/.

vj*/.

xxiij*.

iiij*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

viij*/.

xij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
v*/.
iij*.
xd.
ij*.
id:
xij*/.
viij*/.
vj*/.
42 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1564-65. ]
In primis' layed out for the Regester booke and ye booke
of omylettes2 
It'm to the Vycar for wrytynge out the Regester booke ...
It'm the Clarkes wages 
It'm for mendinge the church mattocke and makynge of a
newe key for a Chest 
It'm for mendinge of the sawnsbelle whele 
It'm for makynge of a seate 
It'm to ye Clarke for wages 
It'm to ye bisshopes clarke for makyng of presentmente ...
It'm for ye deliverynge of the presentment 
It'm for ye Clarkes wages 
[p. 61. ] It'm to the vicar for writyng ye Regester booke 
It'm to Mr Downer for quitt Rentes for ye Church 
Item for smoke farthinges 
It'm for wasshinge the Church Clothes
It'm payed for writynge of or accomptes 
It'm for pavinge of a grave 
It'm for the ingrossinge of the accompte  ij*.
Some iij/z". xvj*. vij*/.
The Hole chardge viij/z'. xij*. ixd.ob'. out thereof for The Allowaunces iij/z. xvj*.
vij*/. And then they do owe iiij//. xvj*. ij*/. ob'. whereof upon Humpfrey Jackson
xxiiij*. And then they do owe iij/z. xij*. ij*/. ob'. And out therof viij*. iiij*/. which ys
for the Clerkes howse & chardgyd the Last yere upon them as parcell of the said
some of lj*. ix*/. ob'. And then they owe iij/z. iij*. xd. ob'. wch ys delyveryd to the
handes of Edmund Dudrydge & Richard ffreston Church wardens wherof they have
delyveryd to the Vicar for half the pascall xvj*. vd. And so they have clere in theire
handes xlvij*. vd. ob'.
Md' that yt ys aggreed that the Clerke most have for the office of the Sexten
But xx*. That ys for Ringing of the Bell v*. for the quarter, and the Clerkes wayges
by the howse. Will'm welhng } Survey°urs for the high wayes.
[ P- 62. ] ^£0£ dtVCCOMtp&0 of Richard ffrestone and Edmunde Dudridge churche
Wardens of the parishe Churche of Saynte Marys in Redinge upon goodfriday in the
Eyghte yere of the Raigne of or moste dreade Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the
grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce & Ireland, Defendor of the fayth &c.
[ 1565-66. ]
The Arrerages  xlvij*. vd.ob.
The Quiet Rente  xxj*/.
The Rentes at ferme  xlviij*.
bequestes  nihill.
The greate Belle & the pawlle  xx*/.
The graves  vj*. viij*/.
The Seates  xd.*
The moyte of the pascalle monye  xv*. vd.ob'.
The communyon monye  nihill.
The Whitsontyde monye  nihill.
Hoctyde monye  nihill.
(1) In prinis, MS.
(2) i.e., homilies. This probably refers to the second Book of Homilies passed by Convocation,
Feb. 5, 156I.
(3) Then follows 'wherof we lacked  ijrf.' crossed through.
(4) 'xd.' is substituted for 'nihill,' crossed through,
L 1566-67. j

ST. MARYS, READING.

43

Thinges solde
The holye lofe

Nihill. nichil.

Some vj/z. xxij*/. to that xxiiij*. lefte at the last Accompt upon Humpfrey
Jackson And then the hole chardge ys vij/z. v*. xd.
The Charges laid oute
In primis1 the Clarkes wages 
It'm for ye makynge of ye Buttes 
It'm for ye Churche porche to martyn the carpinter ...
It'm for ye newe tymber that wente to the newe seate
It'm to the Gynor2 
It'm to slade for groundpinnynge the church porch ...
It'm for nayles and gimmose for ye newe sete 
It'm for ye belle rope 
It'm for ij bookes y' came from salysbury 
It'm for makynge of An Vachelles grave 
It'm for a matte 
It'm for mattes 

[ p. 63. ] It'm for ye bylle makynge of ye church goodes 
It'm for ye sawnsbelle & one to clymme [*/*:] it 
It'm for th'engrossing of the Accompte 
The hole somme of the Allowaunces ys xlvj*.

XX*.

viij*.

xij*/.

iij*.

iiij*/.

iiij*.

id.

viij*/.
xd.
xij*/.
vj*/.
xd.
xij*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
xd.
iiij*/
vij*/.
ij*.
And so they do owe iiij/*'. xix*. iij*/. delyveryd to John Preston and Edward
Woodcocke Churchwardens. Will'm Dybley. Turner.
The Surveyours of the high wayes < -D-Cua j
[ P. 64. ]
Md' that ther dothe Remayne in the handes of Cristofer
Beryngton for Hocke money and not chardgyd upon this
Accompte  x*.
[The rest of the page is blank.]
^|)C ctvCCOtttpt of John Preston and Edward Woodcocke churche wardens
of the parishe Church of S' Maryes in Redinge upon good ffrydaye in the nynth
yere of the Raigne of or most dread Soveraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the grace of
god Quene of England, ffraunce & Ireland, Defendor of the faythe &c. [1566-67.]
Z%t Arreragies  iiij//.
Z%1 Quyt Rentes 
Z%t Rentes at ferme 
Z%t great Bell and the pawle
Z%t Graves 
ZH Seates 
Z%t halfe of the pascalle money
Communion 
Zfyt Whytsontyde money
Z$t Hockinge money 
(1) In prinis, M.S
(2) i,e., joiner
xix*.
iij*/.
xxj*/.
xlviij*.
ij*.
nichil.
iiij*.
xvij*.
viij*/.
nichil.
iiij*.
viij*/.
vij*.
44

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

ZQin$t8 Solde 
Z%i Holy Loffe  Z%1 Hole Charge ixli. xvj*. iiij*/.
(Jtec' by Edward Woodcocke
3 tnprintU0 Recevid of the parishe 
3 ttti Recevid of John worley 
3^ fit Recevid of hockinge money 
3^'ttt Recevid of the Supper money 
\yt Wl Recevid for the seates 
jf'ttt Recevid for the Quiet Rent 
3^'ttt Recevid for Smoke farthinges 
&<XlbC oute by Edward Woodcoke.
Jmprtmtt0 for fleshe ...
J^ m for beare ... ....
#'tttfor ale 
Jt'ttt for bread 
jtf m for spices & frute
ffittl for butter & Sewet
^jft'ttt for flower 
^CYX for wood 
Jfm for Sawlte 
jfm Hayle 
[ P- 65- ] ^'m to Bartlet for a Clapper of a bell 
jffttt to Mr. viccar 
3^'ttt to the Plummer 
Jfltt for a Baudricke of a bell 
jft'm f°r A Rope for the same bell 
3^'m for the Sete Dores 
jf^'m for A boxe and tw[o] lockes 
/ ^t'w, for Smoke farthinges  , 
3^'m for washinge in Sope 
^'ttt to the Clerke  Summa iij/z. ' iiij*. vij*/.

[ 1566-67. ]
nichil. vij*.

jffttt for washinge & Sope 
%t'\\t\ for th'engrossinge of the accompt

xlix*.

ix*/.

xxxvj*.

xij*.

iiij*.

viij*/.

iiij*/.

xxij*/.
xvj*/.
xij*.
iij*.
xv*/.
ij*.
xx*/.
xij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
vj*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xiiij*/.
iiij*/.
vs. '
iiij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
xij*/.
xvij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
ij*.
Summa iiij*.
[1567-68.] st. mary's, reading. 45
Zrfyt hole Some of the allowances ys iij/z. xviij*. And there doth Rest vli. xviij*.
iiij*/. oyer and besydes the x*. Remayninge in Mr. Christofer beringtons handes wch
v/z. xviij*. iiij*/. ys delivered to the handes of the said John and Edward and there
to Remayne for this yere.
* Md' that there doth Remayne in Mr. Christofer Beringtons handes the some
of x*. yl dyd Remayne upon the laste accompte.
*The Surveyors of the high waye [gjgm ^tt.
Qjlec' by John Preston.
$'nt of the parishe  xlix*. vj*/.
$t fit of John worley  xij*.

5^ Ht °f the Pascall money ...
$' m for the bell & the pawell
fy'm. for the holy lofe 
fclide out by John Preston
Jfflt to the Clerke 
$'m for A dore 
3^'m for two bokes 
a£ m for washinge of two surplases & mendinge of them
$t'v\ for washinge in Sope 
'ft'ttt for Smoke farthinges 
j|f'nt for a boshell of wheat  I&umma ix*. vd.

XXXV*. ij*.
vij*.

ij*. ij*.

iij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.
viij*/.viij*/. xij*/. id.
vj*/.

[ p. 66. ] The hole some of the Allowances ys iij/z. xviij*. And there doth rest vli. xviij*.
iiij*/. over and besides the x*. Remayninge in Mr. Christofer berington[s] handes
wch vli. viij*. iiij*/. ys delivered of the said John and Edward and there to Remayne
»for this yere Churchewardens.
Md' that there doth Remayne in Mr. Christofer beringtons handes the some of
x*. that dyd Remayne upon the last Accompte.
The Surveyors of the heighe way { hJ^TctS1"
[The rest of the page is blank!]
[ p. 67. ] The accompte of John Preston and Edward Woodcocke Church wardens of the
parishe of St. Maries in Redinge made upon good ffriday in the tenth yere of the
Raigne of our moste dreade soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene
of Englande, ffraunce & Ireland, Defendour of the faith &c. [ 1567-68. ]

In primis the Arrerages 

 vli.

xviij*.

iiij*/.

It'm the Quitt Rentes 



xxj*/.

It'm the Rentes at ferme 



xlviij*.

It'm the belle & the pawle 



xvj*/.

It'm the graves 



nihil.

It'm the seates 
 ...
nihil.
* These three entries are crossed through.
46

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,"

[ 1567-68. ]

XVJ*.
nihil.nihil.

ixd.ob'.

It'm the half of the pascalle money 
It'm whitsontyde money 
It'm Hoctyde money 
It'm Thinges sold viz' a surples  xij*/.
The hole chardges ixli. vij*. ij*/. ob'. to that for smoke farthinges xiiij*/. then the
somme is ixli. viij*. iiij*/. ob'.
The Remaynes of the Holie Loffe deliverid to the collectours for the power*
ij*. vj*/. of wch somme of ixli. viij*. iiij*/. ob'. they pray allowance as folloith.
In primis paid to marshalle for his quarters wages
It'm paid for a Rope 
It'm paid for a clapper of a belle 
It'm paid for a badericke of a belle 
It'm paid for smoke ffarthinges 
It'm paid to marshalle for his quarters wages
It'm paid for quit Rent to Henry more
It'm paid for makinge of a surplace 
It'm paid for dischardginge of the parishe ...
It'm for wasshynge the Clothes 
It'm for engrossinge the accompte 
It'm paid to John marshalle 
It'm for dressinge the seate wch Mr. Mayour sittith in
It'm paid for mendinge of the belle Clappers
It'm to the Bushopes officers for makinge of the [blank]
The hole allowance xliiij*. ix*/.
So there Restith vij/z'. iij*. vij*/. ob'. wch is deliverid to
John p^owlfer6 &} Church wardens.
It is agreid that the Clarke shall herafter gather the Holie Loffe money or elles
to have nothinge of that money & to gather alle or elles to enforme the parishe of
them that wille not paye.
Md' that there doth Remayne in Mr. Beringetons handes x*. for whitsontyd
money.

ij*.
ij*.

xij*/. vj*/.
xiiij*/. id.

V*.

V*.

xx*/.

viij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
X*.
iij*. ij*.
vj*/. vj*/.
viij*/.
Surveyors of the Heygh waye { ™™ ^nge }
[ p. 68. ] The accompte of John Knyght and John pulter Churchwardens of the paryshe
Churche of Saint Maryes in Readyng made upon goodfrydaye in the eleventh yere
of the Reigne of or most drade Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene
of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendour of the fayth &c. [ 1568-69. ]
vij/z.
The arrerages  vij/z. iij*.
The Quyet Rentes 
The Rentes at ferme  xlviij*.
The greate bell and the pawlle 
The graves  nichil.
The seates 
The half of the pascall  xviij*.
whytsountyde money  nichil.
hocktyd money  xv*.
Thinges solde  nichil.
Summa xili. viij*. xj*/. ob'. wherof they
praye to be allowed as followeth and apperith by a particuler byll iiij/z. xj*. vj*/. So
* i.e., poor.
vij*/. ob'.
xxj*/.
viij*/. xx*/. iij*/.
[ I57°-73- ] st. mary's, reading.

47

they rest in debt vj/z. xvij*. vd.ob'. And they do Remayne Church wardens for this
yere next following. jl0hSnerAwUstenr } Surveyours for the high wayes.
[ p. 69. ] The Accompte of John Knighte and John Poulter Church wardens of the paryshe
Churche of Ste Maryes in Readinge in the countye of Berkes made upon good
frydaye in the twelvethe yere of the Raigne of or most dreade soveraigne Ladye
Elizabethe, by the grace of god Queene of Englonde, ffraunce and Irelonde, defendor
of the ffaythe &c. [ 1569-70. ]

The Arrerages

vj/z'. xvij*. vd ob'.

The Quyet Rentes  xxj*/.
The Rentes at fferme  xlviij*.
The greate Belle and the Pawlle  xij*/.
The Graves  xx*.
Seates  nil'.
The halfe of the Pascalle  xvs. viij*/.
Whysontyde moneye  nil'.
Hoctyde moneye  nil'.
Thinges solde  nil'. Summa xj//. iij*. xd. ob'.
Wherof they praye to be Allowed as apperethe by a particuler Bylle iij/z. xix*/.
Receaved viij/z. ij*. i\)d.ob\
Delivered to ffrauncys Bowethe and Richard Austen Church Wardens.
R^JSnSdeworthe}Surveior8 for the hi&he Wayes'
Md' that there dothe Remayne in Mr. Beringtons Handes x*. whiche he hathe
promysed to paye, but beinge demaunded often hathe not payed yt.
L P- 7 • J Ksyt Accomptes of ffrauncis Bowthe gentleman and John Awsten Churche-
wardens of the parishe Churche of St. Maries in Redinge for the xiijth yere xiiijth
yere and xvth yere of the Raigne of our moste dreade soveraigne Ladie Elizabeth,
by the grace of god Quene of Englande, ffrance and Irelande, Defendour of the faithe
&c, made the good ffrydaye in the foresaid yeres that is to saye upon good ffrydaye
in the said xiijth yere, upon goodffrydaye in the said xiiijth yere, and upon good
ffrydaye in the said xvth yere. [1570-73.]
Jtt |?t*ttttt0 1 the Arrerages  viij/z. ij*. iij*/. ob'.
the Quitt rentes for the firste yere  xxj*/.
the Rentes at ffarme for the firste yere  xlviij*.
the Quitt rentes for the seconde yere  xxj*/.
the Rentes at ffarme for the same yere  xlviij*.
the Quitt rentes for the thirde yere  xxj*/.
the Rentes at ffarme for the same yere  xlviij*.
the greate bell & the pawle for the same thre yeres  iij*. viij*/.
the graves the said thre yeres  xiiij*,
the Seates those thre yeres

Halfe pascall for those thre yeres ...
Whytsontyde money those thre yeres
Hocketyde money those three yeres
the Remayne of the Holie Loffe for the said thre yeres ... viij*. viij*/.

nihil.
lviij*. viij*/.
nihil.nihil.

48

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1570-73- ]

the thinges solde those thre yeres, viz. to Thomas Everid
the braynchid Alter Clathe, A Canapie, A Crosse that
was upon the pawle for 
The other thinges solde do amownte to 
^Utttnte of the whole chardge xxiij/z. xiij*. vij*/. ob'.
Whereof they praye to be allowid as appearith by Divers
billes 
So reste 
owte of that upon Thomas Everid for the thinges above
especified solde unto him 
Then there restith 
wch is delivered wth more unto will'm Twytt & John Preston
Churche Wardens nowe chosen as wille appere upon
theire Accompte nexte folloinge.

xl*.
xxxvij*.

id.

xli.
xiij//.

xili.

xxiij*/.
xj*. viij*/. ob'.
xl*. xj*. viiid.ob'.

John Knighte Tanner 1 ^
John marshalle Junr J ° J plus in follio sequente.
[p. 71. ] Mrd', that there doth Remayne in Mr. Christofer Beringeton
his handes  x*.
Mrd' that it is agreid this presente goodfrydaye in the said xvth yere of the
raigne of our said soveraigne Ladie the Quenes maiestie that nowe is by alle the
parochioners presente that from hensforth John Marshalle nowe beinge admittid Clerke
& Sexten shalle have oute of the rente of xlviij*. yerely the somme of xiij*. iiij*/.
And for & in consideracion thereof he shalle from tyme to tyme se the churche
cleane kepte, the seates swepte and cleane made, the mattes beten, the dogges driven
owte of the churche, the wyndowes made cleane & alle other thinges don that shalbe
necessary to be don for the good & clenly kepinge of the churche, & the Quiet of
Divyne service.
L P- 7 -J xyfyt Accompte of Will'm Twytt & John Preston Churchewardens of the parishe
Churche of S' maries in Redinge in the countie of Berkes made upon good ffrydaye
in the xvjth yere of the raigne of our moste dreade soveraigne Lady Elizabeth by
the grace of god Quene of England ffrance & Irelande Defendour of the faith &c.
for one whole yere then endid. [1573-74.]
Jtt pVttHt0 the Arrerages & other money receavid
the Quitt Rentes 
the Rentes at ffarme
the greate belle & the pawle
the graves 
Seates 
the halfe of the pascalle ...
whytsontyde money 
Hocketyde money 
thinges solde  ^Utttttte of the whole chardge
xiiij//. iiij*. iiij*/.
Wherof they praye to be allowid for divers leyinges owte as
appearith unto the parishe by billes of reconinge shewed
and then restith the somme of 

ceavid

xj/z. xiij*.

ix*/.
xxj*/.

.

xlviij*.

...

nihill.

nihil.

. ...
nihil.
xd.
nihil.
. ...
nihil.
. ...
nihill.
xj/z. xix*. ix*/. ob'.
xliiij*. vj*/. ob'.
[ T 576-77. ] ST. mary's, reading.

49

Wch is delivered to the said Will'm Twytt & Richard Aldwourth, the yonger,
churchewardens chosen by the parishe as wille appere upon their accompte nexte
folloinge.

Anthony Breakestone &> _, . ri.i_.-i.
Nicholas Sanders. j Surveiours of the h.ghe wayes.

xliiij*.

vj*/. ob'.

ij*.

id.

xlviij*.

ij*.

xx*.

viij*/.

nihil.

X*.

nihil.
nihil.
nihil.
xiiij*.
iij*/.
xxxiij*.
ii}dob'.
L P- 73- J (Z/fyt Accompte of will'm Twytt and Richard Aldworth, Junr, Churche Wardens
of the parishe churche of Sl Maryes in Readinge in the countie of Berkes, made
upon goodfrydaye in the xvijth yere of the raigne of our moste dread soveraigne
Ladie Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene of Englande, ffrance & Irelande, Defen
dour of the faith &c. [ 1574-75. ]
JH ptttttt0 the Arrerages
the Quitt rentes 
the rentes at ffarme 
the greate belle & the pawle 
the graves 
the Seates 
the halfe of the pascalle 
Whysontyde money 
Hocketyde money 
thinges solde  , 
Somme of the whole chardge is vj/z". vij*. iij*/. ob'.
Whereof the[y] praye to be allowid as appearith unto the
parishe by divers bylles for divers leyinges oute  iiij/z'.
So restith 
wch is delivered to the Churche wardens folloinge.
rM. u j (Richard Aldworth Junr.
Churche wardens < .„,_ .-.,,„
I will m Dyblye.
„ c ., „ (Gylberte Aldwourth.
Surveyours of the Hye wayes J^ Kynedeye.
Mrd' that John Powlter oweth unto the Churche for the
beryinge of Walter Boxolle in the Churche, & for the
belle & the pawle  vij*. iiij*/.
[Page 74 is blank, and the accounts for the eighteenth year of Q. Elizabeth
(1375-76) are omitted!]
[ P- 75- ] Vsyt t-tvCCOtHpfo of Will'm Dybly and Thomas Kenrycke Churche war
dens of the parishe Churche of S' Maryes in Redinge in the Countye of Berk',
made upon goodfrydaye in the yere of our Lorde god 1577, and in the Nyntenthe
yere of the Raigne of our moste dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabethe, by the grace of
god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c.
3«tprimi0 The Arrerages 
*%t 'm the quytte Rentes 
Jfltt the Rentes to fferme 
Jfltt the greatt Bell 
3^m the Graves 
XXXIIJ*.
. ... ij*.
id.
. ... xlviij*.
. ...
viij*/.
. ... xiij*.
iiij*/.
5° THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1576-77. ]
$£ttl the Seattes  xvj*/.
jtlft. the halfe of the Pascalle mony  xij*. iiij*/.
\yt ttt the Poores mony  xxxix*. iiij*/.
^Ultttttd totalis, wth the poores mony, is vij//. x*.
f^V^ereof the[y] praye to be Allowed as Apperithe unto
the parishe by a certayne bill for divers Laynges oute iij//. xiij*. xj*/. ob'.
^0 Restithe in the handes of the said Thomas Kenrycke
besides the poores mony  xxxiij*.
£0Om<l0 Kenrycke. ) Churche wardens
JO0tt Totnoll. )
IRttmfrp Dewell. ) c ., ., , . ,
'X ' Cv > Surveyors of the highe waies.
Q^amard Harrys. )
[Payed in Md' that at this Accompte Thomas Gatly Owethe to the poore x*.
margin.] wch he promysithe to paye at Mydsomer next.
Md' to Aske of Mr Jackson for the buryall of his wyfe in the churche,
vj*. viij*/.
[ P- 76. ] t£p£ dCVCCOtttpfc of Thomas Kenrycke and John Totnell Churche wardens
of the paryshe Churche of Sainct maryes in Redinge in the Countie of Berk', made
upon Goodfrydaye in Anno Domini 1578, and in the Twentithe yere of the Raigne
of our most dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of god Quene of England,
ffraunce and Ireland, defendor of the faithe &c.
3ftttprinti0 The Arrerages 
ty'ttl the Quyt Rentes 
Jtltl the Rentes to fferme 
Jfnt the Great Bell 
Jd'ttt the Graves 
$t'm the Seates 
3f'ttt halfe of the Pascall mony 
3fltt the Poores mony  Summa totalis vij//. vij*. vj*/.
Q3S)0ereof the[y] pray to be Allowed as fowloithe :
3mprimt0 to Will'm Okham for makinge of the Accompte ij*.
It'm for a booke of Articles & to the Parrytur that brought
him  x^
It'm to Hughe Myllyner for warninge the Churche wardens
to Newbery, and the answeringe for us  xviij*/.
It'm for presentinge our Bill at the visitacion  iij,/.
It'm payed to Inglishe the mason for 3 dayes woorke for him
& his man over the belfrye, & lathe nayles & tyle pynes
for the same  vj^
It'm for 4 C. of tyles at 13*/. the C  iiij,-. iijj^.
It'm for 4 bushelles of Lyme  xvj^

xxxuj*.

ij*.

id.

xlviij*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

nihill.

xj*.
ix*/.
xlv*.
iiij*/.
L 1577-78- J

ST. MARY'S, reading.

51

llj*.

IIJ*.

xxxuj*.

It'm for a Rope for the treble 
It'm to Inglishe for pavinge of two graves 
It'm to Henry more for Quiet Rente 
It'm for a Roope to the sance Bell 
It'm to Roocke for Soder & worckman shippe about the
gutter 
It'm to Inglyshe for pavinge of Johan Okhams grave
It'm to Marshall for his yeres wayges 
It'm payed for washinge of 2 Surplaces 
It'm for a doble Joynted Jemo for a Seete Dorre wth nayles
This to be Allowed for Reparacions of the Church, wch is iij/z. ij*.
[ p. 77. ] for Reparacions aboute the Church yarde.1
3mpr(mt0 for 2 great henges & 5 great hookes wayinge
17/z. & dim'2 at 2*/. the pounde 
It'm for 5 greate latches and katches 
It'm for 2 hoockes for the belferye doore 
It'm for changinge of 2 hengies & makinge of 2 plates
It'm to Cottrell for 3 dayes woorke for himselfe
It'm for 3 dayes for his mane 
It'm to Hill for 2 daies worcke for him and his Sonne
It'm to Clenche for 3 daies labore a boute the gates and
the wales 
It'm for 3 busheles of Lyme 
It'm for 11 busheles of Lyme 
It'm for a Lood of Sande 
It'm for gravell to Rowcaste the wales3
It'm for fflynt Stones for the wales  Summa xxj*.

ij*.
ij*.

nj*.
iiij*. iij*.

ij*.ij*.

xvj*/.
xiiij*/. xd.
xvj*/.
viij*/. vj*/.
iiij*/. iiij*/. iij*/.

xj*/. ij*/.
iiij*/.

nj*. ij*.
iij*. ij*. xd. ob'.
His. Hid. ob'.
vj*/.
viijd. xj*/.

viij*/.
for Reparacions aboute the Scoolehowse.
3mprim(0 for 2 dayes woorke for Cotterell & his mane
It'm for 25 yeardes of doble quarters for Rafters, & Studdes
for the penthouse 
It'm for 44 footes for postes and grunselles 
It'm for 30 foote of drye bordes 
It'm for 1 C. of 6*/. nayles 
It'm for a payer of Crossegardners hade4 of Wetstrawe
It'm for xd. & vj*/. nayles delivered to the Carpender at
divers tymes 
It'm to Cottrell for translatinge6 of the doore and for makinge
of the Seates 
It'm to hill & his boye for 2 dayes and dim' labour aboute
the scoole 
It'm to them for pargetinge the doore 
It'm for 2 Boushelles of Lyme 
It'm for one C. of tyles 
It'm for halfe a Loode of Erthe & one quarter of brick . .
It'm for 3 Planck of a 11 foote a pece 
It'm for a skutchin for the loocke of the Doore 
Summa xxiij*. iij*/.
Paymentes oute of the pores money,
Imprimis payed to Mr Watlington and Mr Aldeworthe for
Thomas Hersye 
(1) This line is almost illegible. (2) i.e., i7i pounds. (3) i.e., rough-cast the walls.
(4) i.e., had. (5) Substituted for 'for a skeuchin for the locke,' crossed through.

viij*/.
xviij*/. vj*/.
xviij*/. xxij*/.

iij*/.
iiij*/. vij*/. xij*/.
viij*/. xvj*/. id.

vs.

dviij*.

ij*.1

iiij*/.

nihill.

ij*.
iiij*/.
ix*.
ix*/.
nihill.
52 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1 577-78. ]
It'm to Evereddes wyfe at 4 sundrye tymes  iiij*.
It'm payed to Twytt at divers tymes  xl*.
Somma totalis allocata vij/z. 15*. 11*/.
payed So the Churche and the Poore Remaynethe in
[in margin.] Mr Kendricke dette  viij*. vd.
_,, , j J John Totnell. Surveors of the J Thomas Lydall.
Uiurcne wardens J Gylbard Aldewourthe. highe wayes ) Richard wellinge.
[ P- 78. ] 7£p£ <*VCCOtttpt£J of John Totnelle and Gylbarde Aldeworthe Churche
Wardens of the paryshe Churche of Sainct maryes in Redinge in the Countye of
Berk', made upon Goodfrydaye in Anno Domini 1579, And in the one and Twen-
tythe yere of the Raigne of our most Dread Soveraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the
grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the ffaythe &c.
^mprinti© Rentes to fferme
3^'nt Quit Rentes 
$t'm. the Great Bell 
Jt'ltl the Graves 
3^'m the Seates 
^Jf'ttt halfe the Pascall money
j^'tlt the Poores money 
'W'ttt for the Buryall of Mr. Thomas Rolte the 15 of
November 15 79s and for Ringinge  vij*.
Summa iij/z". ix*. j*/.
Z§1 <QuW \ Of Thomas Kendricke for his howse in
Rentes or / Mynster Streat by the yere  iiij*/.
Rentes of V Of Mr Richard Johnson for a shope latte4
Assise, and ( Turners  ". j*/.
other \ Of xp'ofer6 mounsey for a howse at Tanmyll
paymentes. J locke  '. vj*/.
Of Will'm Dyblye for standinge of his Chym-
neye  iij*/.
Of Will'm Whetstrawe for standinge of his Oven and Chymney iij*/.
Of John Knight for a barne in Lorke Lane  j*/.
Of Will'm Whetstrawe for the Quite rent of his howse that
he dwellith in, mynster streat  vj*/.
Summa ij*.
The Churche Wardens are to chargid wth  iij/z. ix*. j*/.
Whereof thefy] prayethe to be allowed as folowithe :
^mprittti© payed to John Marshall for bread and wyne vd.
It'm payed for makinge of a presentment to the Offyshall iiij*/.
It'm payed to Will'm Okham for makinge the accompte ... ij*.
It'm payed to the Sumner for warninge of us and the sydes
men  iiij*/.
(1) Here follows 'jrf.' crossed through. (2) Substituted for 'nihill,' crossed through.
(3) This is a mistake. 'Tho: Rolt, gent.' was buried 'Nov. 20th, 1578.' See 'The Registers of
St. Mary's, Reading;' transcribed by G. P. Crawfurd, M.A. (1892) vol. ii., p. 95.
(4) i.e., late. (5) i.e., Christopher.
[ I579"8°- ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 53
It'm payed at the Byshopes Visytacion for makinge our pre
sentment & the booke of Articles  ... viij*/.
It'm payed for the puttinge in of the same presentment ... xij*/.
It'm payed to the Carpender for thre daies worke in mend
inge of the seates  v*. vj*/.
[p. 79. ] It'm payed to Mr. Kendrycke for Nayles & A payer of
Jemoes  xd.
It'm payed to John Marshall, Clerke, for his halffe yeres
waiges  xvj*. viij*/.
It'm payed to John Balle for quarters & Borddes  xxiij*/.
It'm payed for Smoke ffarthinges  ij*. j*/.
It'm payed to Raffe Woodes for thre dayes worke about the
mynysters seate, and the settinge upe of the seatt before
the Wemen, and for the Nayle & Tymber  iiij*.
It'm payed for pavinge Mr Roltes grave  xvj*/.
It'm payed to John Marshall for his waiges at our Ladye
daye   xvj*. viij*/.
It'm payed for wrytinge of the Scripture about the Churche viij*. iiij*/.
Summa iij/z. ij*. j*/.
The Churche wardens restithe in debte to the Churche ... vij*.1
tHtcH Wardens { ^oST"**
jfettgO* of the heighe Waye } ^t wSgf
(|li{> that yt is agreed at this Accompte by the Assent of the Jeffeste2 of the
paryshe that John Marshall shall every monethe in the yere duringe the time that
he shall be Clerke of the said Churche, gather the holy Loffe, And thereof shall
yelde Accompte to the Churche Wardens for the tyme beinge.
[Page 80 is blank!]
[ p. 81. ] 7£jp£ dCVCCOtttp&J of Gylbarde Aldewourthe And Will'm Okham Churche
Wardens of the paryshe Churche of Sainct Maries in Redinge in the Countie of
Berk', made upon Goodfrydaye in Anno Domini 1580, And in the Two and Twen
tithe yere of the Raigne of our most dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the
grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, defendour of the faythe &c.
3mpritttt0 Rentes to ffarme  xlviij*.
^'m the Quite Rentes  ij*.
Jffnt the Pascall money  ix*. ix*/.
$t'm for the Greatt Bell  iiij*/.
Jff'ltt halfe the Pascall money  ix*. vj*/.
Summa totalis iij//. ix*. vij*/.
QX)$ereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
3tttprittti0 for washing of the Surples  vjd.
It'm to the Plommer for mendinge the gutter  iij*. iiij*/.
It'm paied to Englishe for clensinge the same Gutter ... ij*/.
It'm paied for, smoke farthinges  ij*- j*/.
(1) 'vij*' is crossed through. (2) i.e., chiefest.

54 THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,
It'm paied for making of the Bill 
It'm payed to the Clerke for halfe yeres waiges at Mycahel-
mas 
It'm paied for makinge of the upermoste seat for the women
and a matte 
It'm payed for the churche Landes quiterent 
It'm paied for mendinge of the lytell belrope and hanginge
up the same 
It'm payed to the mason for fyllinge of the worke, pavinge,
and other thinges nedfull 
It'm payed to goodman ffrestone for halfe a quarter of Lyme
It'm paied for j washinge of the Surples 
It'm paied for nayles & other chardges a bout the Churche
yeates1 
It'm paied more for the said yeates 
It'm paied to good man Englyshe for playsteringe aud
grounde pyninge 
It'm paied to the Clerke for halfe yeres waiges at our Lady
daie  Summa Iij*. xj*/.
So Restithe in the handes of Will'm Okham of the Churche
money, this some of Iij*. xj*/. being deducted out of the
said some of iij/z. ix*. vij*/., the some of  xvj*. viij*/.

[l

579-80.]

ij*/.

tvj*.

viij*/.

ij*.
iij*.

xd.

iiij*/.

ij*.

iiij*/.
xvj*/.
viij*/.

vj*/.
xxij*/.

vj*/.
:yj*.
viij*/.
ftimgOl* of the high* Waye{ fefSg^ }
[ p. 82. ] Md' that the parishe this yere at theire owne proper costes and chardges and
by theire owne good will and well dysposed myndes, And because yt is requisite
and godly for every Christian to come most reverently orderly and with all humyly-
tie to that excellent table of the Lordes supper, being unto them that worthely
reseave the same a perle of moste precius pryse, and seinge heretofore howe dysor-
derly for wante of good government and lackinge of decent Rome2 the said place
was disordered, hathe caused the Chansell of the said churche to be waynscoted
and setyd rounde about, which coste xiii)li., (Savynge and towards which Mr Will'm
Powell, Vicar,) of his owne good will, and soner to instigat the said parochinars in
this so godly a dede, gave towardes the same xl*., and there was layed out of the
churche stocke xiij*. iiij*/., John Webbe beinge then mayor.
[ P- 83- ]
[The rest of page 82 is blank.]
*Lyt dCVCCOtttpfo of Will'm Okham and Thomas Lydall Churche wardens
of the parishe Churche of Sainct maryes in Redinge in the Countie of Berk', made
upon goodfrydaye in Anno Domini 1581, being our Lady Eve, And in the Thre and
Twentithe Yere of the Raigne of our most dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth, by the
grace of god Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, defendor of the faithe &c.
j(mprittU0 the Arrerages and haffe the last yeres Pascalle
mony  xxj*. ij*/.
^Jffm the Rentes to ffarme  xlviij*.
$'ttt the Quiet Rentes  ij*. v
(1) i.e., gates. (2) i.e., room.
55
xij*/.

xx*. x*.

[ 1580-81. ] ST. mary's, reading.
JfTttt for the greatt Bell 
Jfi'm for parte of walls fine 
3^'ttt more of his fine 
2t'm of knight for th'olde bell hade of Mr Webbe of London
waynge lxxxvj/., at iij*/. a pounde  xxj*. vj*/.
Summa totalis vj/z. iij*. viij*/.
Q*)0ereof they praythe to be allowed as ffollowithe :
Jtnpr{mt0 paied to the Smythe for thinges necessarie to
the Churche as yt apperythe by his bill  ix*. vj*/.
It'm payed to John Collowaye for mendinge of foure Bal-
rickes 
It'm paied more to him 
It'm paied for a bell Rope 
It'm paied to the Clerke for his haffe yeres waiges at
Michalmas 
It'm paied to hill for a bill at to [sic] Oxford 
It'm paied for our presentment at the vycitacion 
It'm paied to hill for our presentment at Newbery 
It'm payed to Inglyshe for pavinge 
It'm layed out at Abingdon 
It'm for iiij/z'. of spanyshe Iron 
It'm paied for a payer of Jemos 
It'm paied for a sholve 
It'm paied to the ordenary for smoke farthinges 
It'm paied for two whelles & a stocke, and settinge uppe
the bell iij times & takinge downe of him 
It'm to haynes for mendinge of the bell 
It'm paied to knight for the Newe bell
It'm paied to brakar more then was receavid for the worke
in the chansell 
It'm paied to Marshall for halffe yeres waiges at our Lady
daie 
It'm for my fees 
It'm payed to Mr Kendricke Mayour for mony owinge unto
him when he was Churche warden  viij*. v*/.
Summa totalis iiij//' xvj*.

ij*.

iij*/.

xij*/.

xij*/.

xvj*.

viij*/,

iiij*/.

ij*/.
ij*/.
vj*/.
ix*/.
vd.
viij*/.
viij*/
ij*.
id.
vj*,
id.
xvj*/.
xij*.
xiij*.
iij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
Surveyors of the highe Waye { g^SL .}
84. ] So there restythe in the handes of the said Thomas Lydall of the Churche stocke,
xxvij*. iiij*/. besides the halfe Pascall money which is ix*., and so the hole : — xxxvj*.
iiij*/., and he is more over upon his next accompte to be chardgid with rentes at
farme beinge improvyd to lj*. iiij*/., and for the quyt rentes ij*., And so in the hole
he is to yelde accompt for iij/z. xvj*. viij*/.
Md' that yt is agreed by th'assent of the chefestes of the parishe at this Accompte
that Mr. Powell, Vicar, shall have as before was agreed when Nicolas Norres and
Roger Turner were churche warddens, beinge in the vij yere of the Quenes Majesties
56

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1580-81. ]

Raigne that now ys, halfe the pascall money, he payinge for halfe the bred & wyne
accordinge to the Aggrement then made with the olde vicar.1
Md' that yt is further agreed by the assent of the moste parte and chefestes of
the parishe at this Accompte, for the augmentinge and encresinge of the Churche
stocke, in aydinge and helpinge to repayer & Mayntayne the Churche, which other
wayes at lengthe wolde falle in decaye, because the rentes ar very smale, That every
man beinge a parochinar and settinge in the opermoste sett shall paye yerely viij*/.2
to the Churche Wardens, and that every Man beinge a parochinar and settinge in
the next sett shall paye yerely vj*/. to the Churche Wardens, and so the seconde
and therde seatt iiij*/., and the reste to the ende of the said Raynge but iij*/. a man
yerely, And that the mens seates in the southe syde of the said churche iij*/. a
man yerely, and that the mens seates in the seconde Raynge a penny a man yerely,
and Mr Powell for his seat xij*/. yerely, (and this mony to be collectyd quarterly by
the Churche wardens)3 and they to yelde thereof an Accompt upon every good fry-
daye to the parishe.

[ P- 85- ] V^$£ ACCOWiptt of Thomas Lydalle and Richard Turner Churche Wardens
of the parishe Churche of Saint maris in Redinge in the Countye of Berk', made
upon goodffrydaye in Anno Domini 1582, and in the xxiiijth yere of the Raigne of
our moste Dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabethe, by the grace of god Quene of England,
ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c.

xxvnj*. xxiiij*. x*.

'Jnil)rimt0 for walles howse per annum 
3 Cm for the howse at the Buttes per annum 
jf^nt for the howse and grounde in the tenure of Richard
Aldworthe th'[y]onger per annum 
3^'nt the Church Stocke 
'ft'ttt halfe the pascall monye 
'ft'ttt the Quiet Rentes and othe[r] paymentes 
'ft'ltt for Seates payed accordinge to the Order 
'XCvX for parte of the fine of wales howse 
3^'m for Edward Woodcokes grave 
^('tti for Thomas Lydalls daughters grave 
#'ttt for the Bell  *§ttmma fottfitf ix// viij*. viij*/.
Q39§ereof the[y] prayethe to be allowed as followithe
'twittrittti© for a quarters Rent for Johan mery* [sic]
brome makers wyfe by the appoynctment of Mr. Ken
dricke  XV*/.
(1) See page 42, (1564-65). The 'olde vicar' was John Whetham, instituted 1536, and
buried at St. Mary's, Nov. 25th, 1569.
(2) This is substituted for 'vj*/.' crossed through.
(3) The words within brackets are crossed through. (4) 'Johan mery' is crossed through,

xxvij*.

llljfl.

xxj*.

ij*.

xij*.

iiij*/.

1*.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

viij*/.
[1581-82.]

ST. MARYS, READING.

It'm more for Johan meryman 
It'm paied to Mr. Kendricke for dett owinge to him by the
Churche 
It'm for thre yeardes of green penystone for a carpatt ...
It'm for a Cupe to ffett1 wine in 
It'm for a Plate to cutte the Bred 
It'm for nayles & Burdes2 to mend the Churche gattes ...
It'm for mendinge of them to mark 
It'm for a quarter of Billates and nayles to mende the
Churche Ladder 
It'm for Wyne to Wales 
It'm for iiij C. of Brickes to Tyffyn 
It'm for a bell Rope 
It'm for mendinge the Ladder to markes 
It'm for one C. of tyles sande Lyme tyle pynnes and to
daies woorke to Inglishe for the Churche 
It'm for pavinge of Woodcokes grave 
It'm for a booke of Articles to the parryter 
It'm for halffe yeres Waiges to marshall at myhelmas3 ...

57

ix*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

xv*.

iij*.

ix*/.

vj*/.vj*/.
ix*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
ij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
xvj*.
xd.
xij*/. vj*/.
viij*/.
[p. 86.] It'm payed to Inglishe for a daies worke  xij*/.
It'm for h[alf] a C. of tenne penny nayles & a dim' C.4 of
iij*/. nayles 
It'm for Dim' C. & xxij footte of Bordes 
It'm for a daies worke to markes  ". 
It'm for mendinge of a Baldricke for the Bell 
It'm for smoke farthinges 
It'm more to bonamy 
It'm for halfe yeres waiges to marshall at our Lady daie..
It'm for bordes and quarters to mend the Churche gates..
It'm for the Bear and to markes for his woorke 
It'm for a Bell Rope 
It'm for nayles and to markes 
It'm to Will'm westrawe for his worke 
It'm to Mr Okham for makinge the Accompte 
It'm to Rocke for mendinge the gutter 
Summa totalis of the chardges is v/z. vj*. vij*/. ob
So there Restithe in the handes of Richard Turner of the
Churche stooke  iiij//. ij*. ob'.
besides the halfe pascall monye till good ffrydaye, wch is ... x*.
And so in his handes in the hole  iiij/z. xij*. ob'.
r^u 1. -mr j Richard Turner,
Churche Wardens
vj*/. ob.
iij*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
j*/.
ij*.
xvj*.
viij*/.
viij*/.
xiiij*/.
xv*/.
vij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
ij*.
Barnard Harryson. y
c , ., , • , • C Anthony Breakstone. \
Surveyours of the highe waies |peter j|ardye J
The Names of those that hathe paide for theire Seetes Accordinge to the agrement
heretofore made as fowloithe, viz. :
(1) i.e., fetch. (2) i.e., boards (?). (3) i.e., Michaelmas.
(4) i.e., a half hundred.
58

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ I58I-82. ]

Mr Will'm Powell, Vicar,
Mr Watlington per Annum 
Mr Aldwourthe th'elder per
Annum 
Mr Webbe per Annum 
Mr Kendricke per Annum 
Mr Tatnall per Annum 
Mr Aldworth th'[y]onger per Annum
Will'm Twytt per Annum 
Richard Turner per Annum 
John Knight per Annum 
Richard ffrestone per Annum
Will'm Dybly per Annum 
Anthony Breakstone per Annum . . .
Thomas Lydall per An' 
Gylbard Aldwourth per An' 
John Sharpe per An' 

Ticar,

Der Annum ,  xij*/.

viij*/.

Richard Jones per Annum ...

. . iij*/.

Barnard haryson per An'

. . iij*/.

viij*/.

John Evans, glover, per An'

.. iij*/.

viij*/.

John Keneday per An' 

. . iij*/.

viij*/.

Henry Scoke1 per An' 

.. iij*/.

vj*/.

Will'm hudson per An' 

. . iij*/.

iiij*/.

Richard Springall per An' ...

.. iij*/.

iiij*/.

Thomas Nutt per Ann'

.. iiij*/.

iiij*/.

Mr Okham per Ann' 

iij*/.

iiij*/.

Robert stile per Ann' 

. . iij*/.

iiij*/.

Mr Roo per Ann' 

.. iij*/.

iiij*/.

Humfry dewell per An'

.. iij*/.

iiij*/.

Thomas Gatly per An' 

. . iij*/.

iiij*/.

John Marshall per An' 

. . iij*/.

iiij*/.

w'm whestrawe per An'

. . iij*/.

iij*/.

Mr Dawson per An' 

.. iij*/.

Mathewe warryner per An' ...

. . iij*/.

L P- 87- ] <£j|)£ (4\CC0tttp& of Richard Turner and Barnard Harryson Churche War
dens of the parishe Churche of Saincte maryes in Redinge in the County of Berk',
made upon Goodfridaye Anno Domini 1583, And in the ffive and Twentithe yere
of the Raigne of our moste dread Soveraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the grace of god
Quene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, defendor of the faithe &c.
Jmpritttt© of Mr. Gryffythe for the howse which he hold-
ethe over rytte2 the beare per annum 
It'm for the howse at the Buttes per annum 
It'm for the howse and ground nowe in the tenure of
Richard Aldwourthe the yonger per Annum 
It'm the Church Stoke  iiij/z".
It'm halfe the Pascall monye 
It'm the Quite Rentes 
It'm for the Seates payed Accordinge to the order 
It'm Receavid of Mr. Gryffithe for the fine of walses howse
at two sundrye tymes 
It'm for Hughe Tewes grave 
It'm for the pascall monye after Ester  
Summa totalis x/z. vj*. j*/.

AAV11JJ. xxiiij*.

X*.
xj*.
ix*/.
ix*.
vj*/.
ij*.
ix*.
viij*/.
XX*.
vj*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
Q3?$ereof the[y] prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
JmprittU© for mending of the Churche gate in Nayles .
It'm for Lodges and worckmanshippe 
It'm payed to Marshall for his wayges 
It'm payed for trymynge the Pulpett with green kersey
It'm for the Leather
It'm for nayles 
It'm for stockes 
It'm for fringe 
It'm payed at the Bisshoppes Visitacion to his Officers
It'm paied for parchement to make the Regester
It'm payed for a Sholve 
It'm payed for mendinge the Bawdricke 
It'm payed for a boxe & a plancke in the belferye
xvj*. ij*.
viij*/. xd.
viij*/. vj*/.
vij*/. vj*/.
xij*/.
xvj*/. vj*/.
vij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/.
(i) Qu. for Scote? See date 1584, page 61.
(2) i.e. , opposite.
ij*.
xiij*.

xiiij*/. vj*/.
vij*/.

vij*.
xvj*. iij*.

vj*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

[ 1583-84. ] st. mary's, reading. 59
It'm payed to Hill the mason for healing Hughe Tewes
grave 
It'm payed to the Officiall for smoke farthinges 
It'm to the Glasier for mendinge the glasse windowes
It'm to Izake the Smythe for makinge the Clapper of the
Bell   ... 
It'm payed to Marshall for his waiges 
It'm to Rocke for soderinge the Gutter 
[ p. 88. ] It'm to Wheatstrawe for mendinge of the churche gates And
divers other thinges  
It'm to Will'm Okham for Registringe of the Accompte ...
It'm to Henry More the Bayley for the Arrerages of thre
yeres Quit Rentes at iij*. xd. per Annum  xj*. vj*/.
Summa iiij/z'. vj*. xj*/.
So Restithe in the handes of Barnard Harryson of the
Churche Stoke  v/z'. xix*. ij*/.
r,, , j f Barnard Harryson. )
Churche wardens j John Sharpe. }
o r ,.u u- \. • f John Evans th'elder. 1
Survayors of the highe waies j ^^ burningham. }
[The rest of page 88 is blank!]
I P- 89- ] 7£)p£ \^CCOYiX\>ttf of Barnard Harryson and John Sharpe Churche wardens
of the paryshe Churche of Sainct maryes in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made
upon good ffridaye Anno Domini 1584, And in the Sixe and Twentithe yere of the
Raigne of our moste dread Soveraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the grace of god Queene
of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c.
JWtpifitttttf of Mr Gryffythe for the howse wch he hold-
ithe over rytt the Beare per annum  xxviij*.
It'm of Mr Richard Aldworthe the yonger for the howse
and ground in his tenure per Annum 
It'm for the howse at the Buttes per Annum 
It'm for the Quiet Rent per Annum 
It'm Receavid for the Seates, accordinge to the Order here
tofore made 
It'm for the halfe Pascalle monye 
It'm Receavid of Mr Richard Aldworthe th'[y]onger for the
fyne of his howse 
It'm the Churche Stooke  v/z.
Summa x/z. xiij*. iij*/.
(Whereof the[y] prayethe to be Allowed as folio withe :
^ttipximie to Edward Astell the Joyner for Rearinge of
the uppermuste seate before men and for a newe dexte*
there  vij*.
It'm to him for Rearinge the upp[er]moste seat before the
wemen  iij*. iiij*/.
It'm to John wayte for iiij Daies worke about the walle
before Mr Turners  iiij*.
* i.e., desk.

X*.

xxiiij*. ij*.

XV*. xj*.

vj*/.
iij*/.

iij*.
xix*.

iiij*/. ij*/.

6o

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1583-84- ]

It'm to his man for ij daies worke 
It'm to Edward Astell for makinge of A Benche before the
seates and mendinge of a nother seate 
It'm for seven hundred and a halfe of Bricke for mendinge
of the lytten wall 
It'm for a xj boshelles of Lyme 
It'm for two Lood of Saund 
It'm to Will'm westwraye for makinge of A keye to the
lytle cheste 
It'm to John Gryffen the Capper for goinge to welles to Mr
Powell 
It'm to John Marshall the Clerke for his yeres waiges
It'm paied for smoke farthinges 
It'm to the parryter for the Articles 
It'm for mendinge the twoo badrekes 
It'm to John wayte for mendinge the Church goter 
It'm to Rookes man for mendinge the gutter 
It'm for A Comunyon Booke 
It'm for A Regester Booke 
It'm to westwraye for a hooke & mendinge of the lytten
yeate1 
It'm to him for a catche & mendinge of a catche 
It'm to him for a henge 
It'm paied for one hundrid of Tyles, two bosshells of Lyme,
iiij boshells of sande 
It'm to Remname for a bell Rope 
It'm to the Officers at the vysitacion 
It'm to Will'm Okham for his fees 
It'm for washinge of the Surplase  Summa v/z. vd.

ij*.

xxij*/.

vij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

viij*/.

xij*/.

iiij*/.

viij*.

xxxiij*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

iij*/.

vj*/.
xij*/.
xd.
iiij*.
xj*/.
viij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
Hid.
ij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
xvj*/.
xvj*/.
xij*/.
[ p. 90. ] So Restithe in the handes of John Sharpe of the Churche
Stooke 
v/z.
xij*.
xd.
Churche Wardens {*? SharPe' , f I
Anthony breackstone. j
Survayours of the heighe wayes {J^ l^^ne,
The Names of them that hathe paied for theire seates Accordinge to the Order
heretofore made : iiij*/. iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.
iij*/. iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.
iij*/. id.id. id.
Mr Will'm Powell, Vicar
 xij*/.
Thomas Nutt 
Mr Blaggrave 
 xij*/.
Will'm Okham
Mr Watlington 
 viij*/.
Robert Style 
Mr Aldworthe th'elder ...
 viij*/.
Edward wytton
Mr Webbe 
 viij*/.
Humfrye Dewell ...
Mr Kendricke 
 viij*/.
Thomas Rowe
Mr Totnell 
 vj*/.
Thomas Gatlye

Mr Aldwourthe th'[y]onger
 iiij*/.
Richard Bradbancke
Mr Turner 
.'. . iiij*/.
John Preston 
Will'm Twytt 
 iiij*/.
John Remnam
• . . • ¦
Mr Gryffythe 
 iiij*/.
Will'm Whetstrawe...
John Knight for thre yeres
 xij*/.
John Marshall
Will'm Dybley 
 iiij*/.
Robert Wellinge ...
Anthony Breackstone
 iiij*/.
Nicholas Sanders ...
Thomas Lydall 
 iiij*/.
(1) i.e.
Thomas Lane 
, gate.
[1584-85-]

st. mary's, reading.

61

Gylbard Aldworthe...
John Kennedaye ...
John Evans, glover . . .
Esdras Cowper
Henry Scotte 
Thomas Raynoldes...
Peter hardy 
John henden 
John Bye 
Will'm hudson 
Will'm Tharpe 

iiij*/. iiij*/. iij*/.iij*/.iij*/. iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/. iij*/. iij*/.

John Nayse 
Elles the smythe .,
Payne the wheler ..
father dennys 
father Baker 
Richard mathew ..
Thomas harryson .,
Danne 
John Asten 
Will'm harbotle
Edward Burningam

j*/. j*/.id.
id. id. id.
id.
id. id.
id.

[ P- 9i- ] TZfyt QjUCOtHpfo I of John Sharpe and Anthonye Breakstone Churche
Wardens of the parishe Churche of Sainct Maries in Readinge in the Countie of
Berk', made and yelded up upon good ffrydaie Anno Domini 1585, And in the
Seven and Twentithe yere of the Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Ladie
Elizabeth, by the grace of god Queene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor
of the faithe &c.
J1ttptfitHt0 of Mr. Gryffythe for the howse which he
holdithe over ritt the Bear per Annum 
It'm of him for his fine 
It'm of Wydowe Aldeworthe for the howse & ground in
Castell streat, lyinge by Gregorye husseye, per annum...
It'm of her for her husbands grave 
It'm of her for the great Bell 
It'm for the howse at the Buttes per annum 
It'm for the Quite Rentes 
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order heretofore made
It'm for Wydowe Batmans grave 
It'm for the reste of the pascall monye after Ester 
It'm for halffe of the pascall monye this yere 
It'm the Churche Stoke  vli.
^umma %ii)H- iijd.
Q$$ereof theye praiethe to be allowed as followithe :
Imprimi© to the pariter for warninge of the Churche
Wardens againste the Visitacion 
It'm for Articles at the said Visitacion 
It'm for the presentment  
It'm for the deliverie of the same 
It'm paied for mendinge of the Seates 
It'm for nailes  
it'm for a Rope to the sance Bell 
It'm to him that sett it on 
It'm to the plomer for mendinge of the gutter 
It'm for lyme and tyle pynne 
It'm for his boies waiges 
It'm for the delyveringe of the presentment at the Vysita-
cion Courte 
It'm paied at that Courte for smoke fardinges 
It'm paied to marshall the Clarke for halffe yeres waiges...
It'm paied to Will'm Knight the Belfounder for castinge of
the greatt Bell  iiij/z'-

xxvuj*.

xl*.

X*.

viij*.

viij*/.

iiij*/.
xxiiij*.
ij*.
XV*.
iij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
iiij*/.
viij*.
ij*/.
xij*.
xd.
vj*/.
xij*/.
vj*/.
xiiij*/.
vij*/.
ij*/.
ix*/.
yill c
ij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/.
iiij*/.
ij*.
id.
xvj*.
viij*/.
62

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1584-85- ]

It'm paied to him for xviij/z. of mettle put to the said Bell
at vj*/. a pounde 
It'm to his men for theire paynes 
It'm to Richard haynes for hanginge of the said Bell
It'm to ffrauncis home for pavinge of the graves and othinges*
donne to the Churche 
It'm for a boshell of Lyme 
It'm paied to the smythe upon this Bill for worke donne to
the Churche 
It'm paied to marshall for his waiges 
It'm paied to Bonamy for bringinge of the prayer for the
Queenes Maiestie 
It'm to whetstrawe for a mattocke wainge a xj/z. 
It'm paied for the helffe of the mattocke 
It'm for a hooke for the churche yate 
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge of the Accompte
^umma viijfi. Hjd.
f&Q Qve0ltf(le in the handes of Anthonye Breakstone of
the Churche Stoke 

ix*. ij*.

ij*.
xvj*.

ij*.
ij*.

xij*/.
viij*/. xij*/.
iiij*/.

viij*/. iiij*/. ij*/.ij*/.

vli.

[ P- 92- ]

CfrTtfe wardens i ^^ Breakst°ne' 1
(3}O0n Kenedaye. )

« f $@Oma0 Harryson. )

Zyt Qliime0 of them that hathe paied for theire Seates this yere Accordinge to
the Order heretofore made. iij*/.iij*/iij*/.
iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/. id. id.
id. id.
id. id.
id.id.id.id.id.id. id.
id. id.id.
* i.e., other things (?).

Mr Will'm Powell, Vicar  xij*/.

Edward Wytton ..

Mr Blagrave 

 xij*/.

Humfry Dewell


Mr Watlington 
 viij*/.
Thomas Rowe
Mr Aldeworthe
 viij*/.
Thomas Gatlye
Mr Webbe 
 viij*/.
Richard Bradbancke
Mr Kendricke 
 viij*/.
John Preston 
Mr Totnell 
 vj*/.
John Remnam
Mr Turner 
 iiij*/.
Will'm Whetstrawe..
Will'm Twytt 
 iiij*/
Robert Wellinge ..
John Gryffythe
 iiij*/.
Nicholas Sanders ..
John Knight 
 iiij*/.
Thomas Lane 
. . . . .
Will'm Dyblie 
 iiij*/.
John nayse 
Gylbarde Aldworthe
 iiij*/.
John Payne 

John Kennedaie
 iij*/.
Dennys Chidfelde ..
John Evans, Glover
 iij*/.
John Baker 
Esdras Cowper
 iij*/.
Richard mathewe ..
Henry Scotte 
 iij*/.
Thomas Harryson ..
• • . . .
Thomas Raynoldes..
 iij*/.
Danne 

Peter hardie 
 iij*/.
John Asten 
John Bye 
 iij*/.
Will'm harebotle ..
Will'm Hudson
 H]d.
Edward Burningham
. . . . .
Will'm Tharpe
 iij*/.
Thomas Barnes
. . . . .
Thomas Nutt 
 iiij*/.
Androwe fforreste ..
Will'm Okham
 iij*/.
Gregorye husseye ..

Robert Style 
 iij*/.
XXVIIJ*.

X*.

xxviij*.

ij*.

xiiij*.
xj*/.
vij*.
xj*/.
V*.
vj*.
viij*/.
xvj*/.
[ 1585-86. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 63
V|)C cCVCCOlHptC * of Anthonye Breakstone and John Kennedaie Churche
wardens of the parishe Churche of Sainct maries in Readinge in the Countie of
Berk', made and yelded up upon good ffridaye Anno Domini 1586, And in the Eight
and Twentithe yere of the Raigne of our moste dred Soverayne Ladie Elizabeth,
by the grace of god Queene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, defendor of the
faithe &c.
Jtttptttttttf * the Churche Stoke1  v/z.
It'm of Mr. Gryffyn for the howse over rit the bear per annum
It'm of Wydowe Aldewourth for the howse & ground in
Castell Street by Gregory hussey, per Annum 
It'm for the howse at the Buttes per Annum 
It'm for Quiet Rentes  
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the order heretofore made
It'm for halffe the pascall after Ester 
It'm for halffe the pascall monye before Easter 
It'm of Edward wheler for his wives grave 
It'm for parte of the holie Loffe 
It'm payed by Henrye wigge for the fyne of the howse over
ritt the bear  xx*.
ISttmntd tot&tie %H. rir*. %d.
0v$ereof they prayeth to be allowed as followithe
Jtttprttttte; to the Ordinarye for a presentment
It'm for a Deske at the comunyon table 
It'm for nayles 
It'm for makinge of two seates & two henges ...
It'm for the enjunction Booke 
It'm for mendinge of the sanse bell 
It'm to the paritor 
It'm paied to the Clerke for waiges 
It'm for Smoke ffardinges 
It'm paied for the Articles  .-. ...
It'm for Sande 
It'm for two hunderid and twentie tyles 
It'm. for halffe a quarter of Lyme 
It'm for Lathes and nayles 
It'm for two daies waiges for the tiler 
It'm to the Laborer for two daies woorke 
It'm for the Copie of the register'2 
It'm for makinge of the register 
It'm for a presentment to the Bishope 
It'm for greasse for the belles 
It'm for a Bell Rope 
It'm to the Glasier 
It'm for a sholvel 
It'm for two Bell Ropes 
It'm for a napkinge for the comunyon table
It'm for washinge of the Surplace & the comunyon
It'm paied to the Clarke for his waiges 
It'm paied for washinge of the surplace which sholde
ben paied at the laste accompte 
(1) Here follow the words 'Remayninge in the handes of the said John Kennedaie,'
crossed through.
(2) See note under the year 1589.
ij*/.
¦ •> • ¦ •
iiij*.
vj*/.
iiij*/.

xvij*.
viij*/. iiij*/. iij*/.vj*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.

ij*.
id.
xij*/. vj*/.

ij*.
iij*/.
xvj*/. Hid. ij*.
xvj*/. xij*/.xij*/.
viij*/. ij*/.
xiij*/.

ix*.
viij*/.
xxij*/.

ijs.
vj*/.
clothe
xij*/.

xvj*.
viij*/.
ie have
xij*/.
64

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1585-86. ]

vj*/.
viij*/. iij*/. iij*/.
iiij*/.

It'm for a paier of Jemos for a seatt 
It'm for two kayes for a cheste locke 
It'm for mendinge of the churche yeate 
It'm for one Jemo for a seatt 
It'm for a keye for a cheste Locke 
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge of the Accompte
luitttttd iiijli. %)S. X%d.
^§0 Q£e0f;i(5e in the handes of the said John Kennedaie of the Churche Stooke
vj/z. viij*. j*/.
3fo0amte0 Kennedaye. )

ij*.

£0UrC0e Wardens

£krt>evour0

3$Ottta0 Gatlye.
Jfoljn Nayce.
QBiffttt Porter.

[ P- 94- ] Z%t Q£<*me0 of them that hathe paied for theire Seates this yere Accordinge to
the Order heretofore made.

M1 M'
M1M-

Will'm Powell,
Watlington
Aldworthe . . .
Webbe ...

Mr Kendricke .
Mr Turner
Mr Tonell
Mr Gryffyn
Will'm Dyblye.
John Knight .
Gylbard Aldworthe.
John Sharpe ...
Barnard Harryson
John Evans
'Esdras Cowper
Peter hardie ...
John Bye 
Will'm hudson
Will'm Thorpe
Androwe fforreste
Will'm Dabes ...
Richard Atwater
Thomas nutte . . .
Will'm Okham
Robert Stile ...
Humfrye Dewell
Will'm Twytt ...
Thomas Roo ...
Thomas Gatlye
Richard Bradbancke

vicar
e



.. xij*/.
.. viij*/.
.. viij*/.
.. viij*/.
.. viij*/.
. viij*/.
. vj*/.
. iiij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iiij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.
. iij*/.

Edwarde Wheler
Will'm Westwraye
Henrye Scote...
John Preston ...
John Remnam
John Astin
Stille, the Tayler
Robert Wellinge
Nicholas Sanders
John Noyse ...
Dennyce Chidfeld
Thomas Harryson
Will'm Harebottell
Abell Haris ...
Thomas Barnes
Gregorye husseye
John Brille
John Cooke ...
Raffe Pither ...
Henry Waller . . .
ffrauncis Duke
Richard Apleton
Thomas Ironsede
John Baker
Robert Grantham
Will'm Porter...
John Androwes
Phillipe Josephe
John Evans th'[y]onger

iij*/. iij*/.
iij*/.
iij*/.
iij*/. id.
iij*/. id.id.id.id.id.id. id.id.id.
id. id.
id. id.id.id.
id.id.id. id.id.id.id.

[ P- 95- ] 'Z^i dCvCCOtttpfo of John Kennedaye and Thomas Gatlye Churche War
dens of the parishe of Sainct maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made
and yelded up upon good ffrydaye Anno Domini 1587, and in the Nine and Twen
tithe yere of the Raigne of our most Dread Soveraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the
grace of god Queene of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c.

[ 1586-87. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

Jlttptitttfe The Churche Stoke 
It'm for the house that, H[e]nrye Wigge dwellithe in per
Annum 
It'm for the house and ground in the tenure of Mr. Eyers
per Annum 
It'm for the house that Bruce & Cowper dwellithe in at the
Butes per Annum 
It'm for the quite Rentes per Annum 
It'm for the Seates Accordinge to the Order heretofore made
It'm for plasinge of manye into Seates 
It'm for halffe the Pascall monye after Ester 
It'm for halfe the Pascall monye before Ester 
It'm for the Belle for Thomas Raynoldes 
It'm for the Bell for goodman Barnardes Childe 
It'm for goodman holmes his grave and bell
It'm for goodman Twytes grave and bell 
It'm for John Twytes grave, and bell 
It'm for the Bell and pawle for Mr. Palmer 
^umma Zot&ti* xij//. xj*. v*/.
Q39$ereof they prayeth to be Allowed as followethe :

65

vj/z'. viij*.

id.

xxviij*.

X*.

xxiiij*.

ij*.
xvj*.
vij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
X*.
vj*/.
vij*.
vij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
vij*.
vij*.
vij*.
viij*/.
jfmpritttt0 payed for mendinge the Baldricke of the great
Belle 
It'm for A dore goinge to the Pulpit 
It'm for Hingis and Nayles 
It'm for the Sans belle rope 
It'm for two Busshels of Lyme 
It'm for pavinge of goodman Holmes & goodman Twites
graves 
It'm for smoke farthinges 
It'm for A prayer Boke 
It'm for A presentmente 
It'm to Marshall for his wages  
It'm for mendinge the Baldrickes & A plate for a Candille
It'm for Pavinge John Twytes grave, & mendinge of the
Pavementes, & /TTsusshelle of Lyme  
It'm for Orders sent from the Busshope 
It'm payed to Bonaby for A presentment 
It'm for vj Bushels & dim' of lime ... -7 
It'm to the Tyler for ix dayes & his man 
It'm for iiij hundreth of Tyle 
It'm to the Carpinter for iij dayes & a dim' 
It'm for Sande 
It'm for lv foote of Bordes 
It'm for vj quarters 
It'm for Nayels 
It'm to the Smythe for mendinge of the Churche yeates ...
It'm to Marshall for his Wages 
It'm for Makinge of theire Accompte 
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
xvj*/.
viij*/.
xd.
xxij*/.
ij*.
id.
iiij*/.
ij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xxiij*/.
xxiij*/.
ij*/.
xij*/.
iiij*.
xd.
xv*.
iiij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
viij*/.
iij*.
xd.
xviij*/.
xvj*/.
ij*.
. xj*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
wtntna iiij/*' x*.
66

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1586-87, ]

^§0 Qjjle0lif$e in the handes of John Kennedaye the
Churche Stoke which is  viij/z.

J*-

vd.

£0UrC0e Wardens

£0Ottta0 Gatlye.

JEjumfrge Deweii. f

[ p. 96. ]

^urvegour0

JE>enrg wigge.
3(o6n Cooke.

Zv)t (ll<ime0 of them that hathe payed for theire seates this yeare, Accordinge to
the Order heretofore made.

Mr Docter Powell 
Mr Watlington 
Mr Aldworthe 
Mr Webbe 
Mr Kendricke 
Mr Turner 
Mr Totnolle 
John Gryffyn 
Will'm Okham 
Humfry Dewell 
Thomas Roo 
Will'm Dybley 
John Knight 
Gylbarde Aldworthe
John Sharpe 
Anthony Breakstone
ffrauncis Sex 
Barnard Haryson ...
John Evans the Elder .
Esdras Cowper
Richard Gwynne
Peter hardye 
John Bye 
Will'm Hudson ... .
Robert Blacknolle ... .
Androwe fforreste ...
Thomas Lane 
Will'm Dabbes ... .
Thomas Turner
Thomas Barnes ... .
Thomas Nutte ... .
Will'm Pygeon ... .
Robert Style 
Henry wigge 
Richard Brookesbancke.

... xij*/.
... viij*/.
... viij*/.
... viij*/.
... viij*/.
... viij*/.
. . . vj*/.
. . . iiij*/.
... iij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
... iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iiij*/.
. . . iij*/.
... iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
... iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iiij*/. ij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
. . . iij*/.
Summa totalis xvj*. iiij*/.

John Presson 
Will'm Westwraye ...
John Remnam
Robert Style Tayler
Ralffe Pyther 
Edward Wheler
Belchamber 
John Austin 
Robert Wellinge ...
Nicholas Sanders ...
John Nayse 
Gregorye hussey
John Brill 
Henry Prince 
John Cooke 
ffrauncies Duke
Richard Apleton ...
Thomas Umfraye ...
Thomas Bonsed ...
James Stare 
Robert grantham ...
James Curtice
Will'm Porter 
John Androwes
Phillipe Josephe ...
John Evans th'onger
Christofer hullocke...
Thomas Martyn
Christofer Ryder ...
John Bartlett 

iij*/.iij*/. iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/.iij*/. ij*/. id. id.
id. id.
id. idid.id.id. id.id.
id.j*/. id. id.id. id.id.id.id. id.id.

[ P- 97- ] ^£p£ QlCCOtttpfc t of Thomas Gatyle and Humfrye Dewelle Churche wardens
of the parishe of Saint Maryes in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made and
yelded uppe upon good ffrydaye Anno Domini 1588, And in the Thirtethe yere
of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.

ST. MARY'S, READING.

67

Annum

V1JJ.
xxviij*.

annum

xs.

Cowper

xxiiij*.

ij*.
ixs.
vd.
vj*.
xiij*.
xj*/.iij*/.
viij*/.
of her
xij*/.
[ 1587-88. ]
JtttptttWtet The Churche Stooke 
It'm for the howse that Henrye wigge dwellith in per
It'm for the Stable and ground next to Gregories per
It'm for the howse nowe in the tenure of bruse &
[per] Annum 
It'm for quite Rent 
It'm halffe the Pascall monye after the laste Easter
It'm halffe the pascalle monye before this accompte
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order
It'm for the Bell 
It'm of Gylberd Aldworths wyfe for the Coveringe
husbandes grave  ^UtntttA totalis — iiij/z. xvs. iij*/.
(whereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe : •
jmprim{0, payed to the mason for coveringe of Gylbard
Aldeworthes grave 
It'm payed more for lyme and same time ...
It'm payed for two postes for the yeates
It'm payed for smoke farthinges  ,
It'm payed for presentmentes the same time
It'm payed to John Marshalle Clerke for halfe yeres wages
It'm payed to the masons boye for mendinge of the tylinge
It'm payed to Mr. Stewardes man for makinge of certayne
wrytinges for the Churche 
It'm payed to prynce the Carpender for mendinge of the Berre1
It'm payed to the Plomer for mendinge of the gutter, and soder
It'm payed to marshalle for his halffe yeres wages 
It'm payed for bred and wyne to Mrs. Gryffyn 
It'm payed for washinge of the Churche lynen 
It'm payed for makinge of the Accompte 
It'm payed to Mr. Welche for wry tinge of the Register newe2
^umma my/, vij*. vj*/.
§0 Q£e0ft$e in the handes of the sayd Humfrye Dewell
the Churche Stoke which is  vij*. jx*/.
[Vacat et Qftti' that John kennedaie beinge at this Accompte did not paie the Churche
. nu ° Stoke which was viij/z'. j*. vd., Accordinge to a proviso expressid in a cer-
vl£or tayne payer of Indentures bearinge date the Thirde Daye of November in
m - -j the Nyne and Twentithe yere of the Queenes Maiesties Raigne that nowe is
margin, j ^nd made Detwene him and certayne of the parochianors of the same
parishe as in the same apperithe, wherefore he the said John Kennedaye
is contentyd that the said Rent expressid in the said Indentures shalbe
levied and taken accordinge to the trewe entente and meaninge of the same,
wytnes hereof Mr. Docter Powell vicar, Richard watlington, John Webbe,
Thomas Kendricke, John Knight, Barnard harryson, Humfry Dewell, Thomas
Gatlye, Will'm Dyblye, ffrauncies Seekes, and Will'm Okham.
viij*/.
vd.
xij*/.
ij*.
id.
ij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
ij*/.
vj*.
ij*.
viij*.
ij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xix*.
viij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
X*.
[p. 98.]
^„ „ ffijumferpe Dewelle. )
£0ltrC0e Wardens 2- , f
ffraunCt0 Seekes. j
Ikweoro
ffraunci© Q£o6erte Ryve.
3$Ottta0 Lane.
(1) i.e., bier.
(2) See note on page 68.
68

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ p. 99.

[ 1588-89. ]
Seekes Churche War-
the Countie of Berk',
And in the one and

vij*.
xxviij*. x*.
xxiiij*.

ix*/.

\S§t c&VCCOtttpfoj of Humfrye Duelle and ffraunces
dens of the parishe Churche of Sainct Maryes in Readinge in
made and yelded up upon good ffrydaye Anno Domini 1589,
Thirtithe of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.
JtttpUtttitf the Churche Stoke 
It'm for the howse that wigge dwellithe in per Annum
It'm for the Stable and ground in castell Streat per Annum
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Coper per
Annum 
It'm for the howse in th'est side of wydowe Preston per
Annum 
It'm for quiet Rente per Annum 
It'm for wydowe mores grave 
It'm for Christofer Twytes wives grave 
It'm for the great Belle 
It'm for the paule 
It'm for the seates accordinge to the Order 
It'm the Pascalle mony halfe of yt receavid after the ac
compte made the last yere 
It'm for halffe of the Pascalle moneye receavid before this
Accompte 
It'm for the holy Loffe  Summa totalis vij/z". vj*. iij*/
Q390ereof they prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
jmj>rimi0, to the Joyner for the seates and fonte
It'm to the paynter for payntinge the same fonte 
It'm aboute the same to Hill the mason 
It'm to Dixe the Laborer 
It'm to Plomridge for Lyme and sande 
It'm at the Bishops vicitacion 
It'm for a booke of prayer 
It'm for two Baderickes 
It'm for the newe stokinge of the Bels 
It'm for the newe makinge of Twytes wyfes grave 
It'm for Brickes aboute the fonte , 
It'm for other stuffe about the seates & fonte 
It'm for a shovell 
] It'm to marshalle the Clarke for his half yeres wages at
michaelmas 
It'm for copyinge of the Regester beinge Indentyd in two
partes, to the Bishope in parchement* 
It'm for makinge of wydowe mores grave 
It'm payed to John Balle for quarters to the fante 
* The first general Order providing for the regular transmission to the Bishop of the Diocese,
or his Chancellor, of copies of the Parochial Registers of Christenings, Marriages, and Burials was
made in 1597 and confirmed in the 70th Canon of 1603. It is probable however that this general
enactment was anticipated in some dioceses, as the earliest transcripts preserved at Lincoln are dated
1587, and those at Gloucester 1571, while those of the Parish of Bradford, Wilts, in the Registry at
Salisbury, are dated 1566.
The transcripts of the Registers of St. Mary's, Reading, now preserved at the Registry of the
Diocese of Salisbury (to which the county of Berks belonged till 1829), date only from 1607, the
earlier ones, to which this entry refers, having unfortunately disappeared. Cp. with this the entries
on pp. 63, 67, 73> 78, of this volume.
On the whole subject see Burns' 'History of Parish Registers' (1862) pp. 20 — 22 and 200:
W. P. Phillimore's 'How to Write the History of a Family' (2nd ed., 1888) pp. 152-3 j and gene
rally, R. E. Chester Waters' Pamphlet 'Parish Registers in England.'

XX*.

ij*.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

xvj*/.

iiij*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/
V*.
ix*.
ij*/.
xij*.
xij*.
X*.
vj*.
iiij*/.
xxij*/.
iij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
viij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
[ 1589-90- ]

st. mary's, reading.

It'm to John Remnam for two belle Ropes 
It'm the Comunyon wyne monthely 
It'm for washinge the Churche lynyn 
It'm for makinge the accompte 
It'm payed to the Smythe 
It'm payed to marshall the Clarke for his halfe yeres wages
at our Ladie daie 

xvij*.

y*.

xvj*.

Summa totalis is v/z. xiij*. viij*/.
00 (Qtetitfyt in the handes of the said ffrauncis Seekes
the Churche Stoke for this yere which is 

69
xxij*/. ij*/.
xij*/
xiiij*/. viij*/.

vij*/.

£#lirC#e Wardens

^urveoro

xxxij*
ffraunCt0 Seekes. {
(peftr Hardye. j
3<50n Noyse. )
^gmon Strood. j
KsyZ oCvCCOlupIC of ffrauncis Seekes and Peter Hardye Churche wardens
of the parishe Churche of Saint maryes in Readinge in the Countye of Berk', made
and yelded up upon good ffrydaye Anno Domini 1590, And in the Two and Thir-
tithe yere of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.
Jtttptttttt0 the Church Stoke 
It'm for the howse that wigge dwelleth in per Annum
It'm for the Stable and ground in Castell Streat per Annum
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Cowper per
Annum 
It'm for the howse that was Kennedaies per Annum
It'm for the great Belle for John Richardes of Burfield ...
It'm for Ironselle 
It'm for wigges wyffe 
It'm for Captayne Cookes grave ...
It'm for the great Belle for him ...
It'm for the pawle 
It'm for the half Pascalle monye before Ester 
It'm for the holy loffe 
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order 
It'm rec' of goodman Quyntrille for iij yeres quitt rent ...
It'm of Mr. Johnson for quytt rent 
It'm of will'm Dyblye for his chymney  
It'm of Mrs. Kendricke for quit rent 
It'm Wm westwraye for quit rent of his howse 
It'm of him for his oven and chemney 
It'm of John Knight for a Barne in Lurkeman lane 
Summa totalis viij/z". vij*. xd.

xxxij*.
xxviij*. x*.
xxiiij*. xx*.

Vj*.

Xlllj*. xiij*.
xiiij*.

vij*/.

iiij*/.
iiij*/.iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/. iiij*/. ij*/.
ix*/.
xviij*/. id.
iijd.
iiij*/. vj*/.
iij*/. id.

rW hereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
[p. 100.] j[tnptimt0 payed to Will'm Westwraye for iiij keyes
It'm for two plates to mende the Seates
It'm for nayles 
It'm for viij C. of lathes 
It'm for v C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for vj C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for two bushells of hayre 

vj*.

xvj*/. iiij*/. id.
viij*/. xd.
xij*/.
viij*/.

•JO THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1589-90. ]
It'm for thre hundred of tyles 
It'm for a turne of sande 
It'm for vj boshels of lyme 
It'm for six penye nayle 
It'm for vj C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for iiij C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for sixe penny & foure peny nayle 
It'm for two boshels of hayer 
It'm for iiij boshels of lyme 
It'm for six penye & tenne penye nayle 
It'm for two boshels of hayer 
It'm for two penny & six pennye nayle 
It'm for iiij ridge tyles 
It'm for a quarter & a halfe of lyme 
It'm to the plomer for mendinge the gutter 
It'm for six pennye & tenne penye Nayle 
It'm for billetes to amende the style 
It'm for vj C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for vj and x penny nayle 
It'm for tyle pynnes  , 
It'm for v C. of lathe nayle 
It'm for xxv foote of bordes 
It'm for x & vj pennye nayle 
It'm for iiij boshels of lyme 
It'm for vj C. of tyles 
It'm for a turne of sande 
It'm for xij rudge tyle 
It'm for cariage of the planckes to the churche yearde
It'm to good man hille for his helpe 
It'm for an Iron bande for the churche porche 
It'm for vj pennye nayle 
It'm for hinges latches & catches 
It'm for iiij C. of tyles 
It'm for iiij C. of tyles 
It'm for vj pennye nayle 
It'm for x & iij pennye naile 
It'm to the mason & his man for xij daies worke a pece
It'm to the carpender for viij daies & a halfe 
It'm to his man for viij daies & a halfe 
It'm for a locke & a keye for the storehowse 
It'm for iiij/z. of lead 
It'm for Iron to holde the over glase1 and for payn tinge
of it 
It'm for an Iron staple for the belfrye dore 
It'm payed to Mr lane for planck & other tymber 
It'm for parchement 
It'm to the paynter for his workemanship & for collers ...
It'm for a belle Rope 
It'm payed to th'ordenary for smoke pence 
It'm payed for presentmentes 
It'm payed to bonamy for carryinge of the mony to Oxford
gathered for the haven towne 
It'm to Marshalle for his halfe yeres wages 
[p. 1 01.] It'm payed to John Remnant for mendinge of Belle Rope
It'm payed to Ashemore for makinge the baudricke 
It'm payed for coveringe Captaine Cookes grave 
(1) i.e., hour-glass. See Bloxam's 'Companion to Gothic Architecture,' eleventh
edition, p. 132.

iij*.

vj*/.

viij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

id.

xij*/.

viij*/.
ij*/.
viij*/.
xx*/.
ij*/.
viij*/.
Hid.
iiij*/.
V*.
xiiij*/.
ij*/.
K-
xij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
xd.
xviij*/.
Hid.
xx*/.
vij*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
vd.
ij*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
id.
ij*.
iiij*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
ij*/.
iij*/.
xx*.
viij*.
vj*/.
iiij*.
iij*/.
xx*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/. ob'.
xij*.
xd.
vj*/.
tiiij*.
vij*/.
xvj*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
iij*/.
xviij*/.
xij*/.
[ 1590-91- J

ST. MARY'S, READING.

71

It'm payed for a sholve  xij*/.
It'm payed for lyme & sande & mendinge the pavement... xij*/.
It'm payed for halfe of the Ester wyne & bread to Mrs
Alexander  vij*. xd.
It'm to her for the Communion wyne & bread monthlye... xx*.
It'm payed at the vicitacion for emanuelle Musichins bill... xiiij*/.
It'm payed to bonamye for caryinge the collectid monye
for Emafnuel] Musichins to Oxford  iij*/.
It'm payed to Marshalle for an other shovell  xd.
It'm payed to him for his halffe yeres wages  xvj*. viij*/.
It'm payed to good man prynce for mendinge the seat and
nayles  iij*/.
It'm payed to Will'm Okham for makinge the accompt ... ij*.
It'm payed to Marshalle for washinge the Churche Lynen xij*/.
Summa totalis is xli. xs. x]d.ob'.
[payed fipo fgg Churche restithe in dette unto the said ffrauncis as yt appe-
m margin.] rjtne jjV tm-g accompte xiiij*. j*/. ob'. which is decreed by the parishe
to be payed unto him: by the said Peter Hardy every halfe yere as
he receavithe the Churche Rentes.
dCinO so the Church stoke this yere is  nihil.

£0ttrC0e Wardens

^urueor©

fj)e*er Hardye. |
(£o6er* Reve. )
(Bomttn&e Baldwyne. }
£0rt0fofer Ryder- I
K/§t dtVCCOtttpfo of Peter Hardye and Robert Rive Churche Wardens of
the parishe Churche of Sainte Maryes in Readinge in the Countye of Berk', made
and yelded up upon good ffridaie Anno Domini 1591, And in the Three and
Thirtithe yere of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe ys.
JtHpUtH{0t the Church Stoke  nihil.
It'm for the howse that wigge dwellithe in per Annum ... xxviij*.
It'm for the Stable and ground in Castell Streatt per
Annum . . . •  x*.
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Cooper per
Annum  '  xxiiij*.
It'm of Mr. Lydall for the howse late Kennedaies per
Annum 
It'm for Quite Rente 
It'm for halfe the Pascall monye last yere before lentte ...
It'm for John Knightes wives grave 
It'm for the Palle 
It'm for the greatt Belle at severall tymes 
It'm for the holy Loffe 
It'm for the seates Accordinge to the Order 
Summa totalis is vj/z. xj*. viij*/.
[p. 102.] Q3J$ereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
Jmpritttt0 payed to ffrauncies Seekes for the Churche
Dette as it apperithe upon his accompte the laste yere xiiij*. jd.ob'.

XX*.

ij*.

ix*.

xd.

vj*.

viij*/.

iiij*/.

xij*/.
xiiij*.
vj*/.
XV*.
iiij*/.
72 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 159O-9I. ]
It'm paied to the Glasier for 20 foote of newe glas at 5*/.
a foote 
It'm for Olde glasse newe Leadid 22 foote at 3*/. a foote...
It'm for 14 Quarrells at j*/. the Quarrell 
It'm for 22 foote of newe glasse at vj*/. a foote 
It'm for 9 foote of Olde glasse newe sette 
It'm for 205 Quarries mendid 
It'm for byndinge of a pane of glas 
It'm for morteringe of the glas 
It'm for 3 henges for the seet Dores 
It'm for a hooke for the Churche yeat 
It'm for mendinge of Thomas Nuttes seat 
It'm payed to Mre Alexander for bred and wyne for the
monthely communyon 
It'm to the Clarke for his yeres waiges 
It'm to the Plomer1 for mendinge the Gutter 
It'm for mendinge the Churche in tylinge for Lyme and
Workemanship 
It'm for pavinge goodman Knightes wives grave 
It'm payed for Smoke ffarthinges at the vicitacion 
It'm payed them for two presentmentes 
It'm payed for makinge the Accompte  ij*.
It'm for a Bell Rope  xiiij*/.
Summa totalis is viij/z'. j*/. ob.
[solutum So the Churche Restithe in Debte unto the said Peter as yt Appe-
in margin.] rithe by this Accompte xxviij*. vd. which is decreed by the parishe to
be payed unto him by the said Robert Reve every halfe yere as he
Receavithe the Churche Rentes.
(Merfe Reve \ Churchewarden, .Hferanoer Biaggrave ) Surveors_

viij*. V*.

iiij*/. vj*/.
xiiij*/.

xj*. ij*.
xvij*.

iij*/. j*/.
iiij*/.

ij*.

ix*/.

ij*/.
id.

XX*.

vij*/.

xxxiij*. V*.

iiij*/.
iiij*/.

ij*.ij*.

vj*/.
xij*/.
id.
iiij*/.

re )

John Evans sen.' ) ffrauncis Duke )
K/X)t <£vCCOttt))l£t of Robert Reve and John Evans th'elder Churche War
dens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk',
made and yelded up uppon good ffridaye 1591,'2 beinge our Ladye Eve, And in the
ffoure and Thirtithe yere of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.
Jttt J) titHt^t The Churche Stooke  nihil.
It'm for the howse that Wigge dwellithe in per Annum ... xxviij*.
It'm for the stable and ground in Castell Street per Annum x*.
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Coper per
Annum  xxiiij*.
It'm of Mr. Lydall for the house late Kennedaies per
Annum  xx*.
It'm for Quit Rente per Annum  ij*.
It'm for halfe the Pascalle the Ester before this accompte xiiij*.
It'm for goodmans sharps grave  vj*. viij*/.
It'm for the great Bell  iiij*/.
It'm for goodwiffe Barnardes grave  vj*. viij*/.
It'm for the great Bell  iiij*/.
[p. 103.] It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order hertofore made xij*. iij"*/.
It'm for the holiloffe this yere  xxiiij*. iiij*/.
Somma totalis of the whole Chardge is viij/z". vij*. vij*/.
(1) Plonner, MS. (2) i,e., 1592, new style.

[ 1592-93- ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

73

Q3v$ereof Theye prayethe to be Allowed as followithe :
Jmprtttti0 paied to Peter hardie for the last yeres arre
rages 
It'm paied the 13 of September for our Bill at the officialles
courte 
It'm payed more at the same time for the deliveringe of
the booke of crysteninge & buryals & the Recordinge
thereof*  
It'm for parchament & to the pariters to deliver the same
at salesburie for theire fees* 
It'm for lyme to pave goodman sharps grave 
It'm payed for lyme and sande and to the mason for mend
inge Captaynes Cook' grave 
It'm payed for two boshels of lyme & a turne of saund for
mendinge of an other grave that sonke by the same ...
It'm payed to John Norkott for pavinge the same 
It'm payed to Mr. Stewardes man for quite Rente for the
Churche 
It'm payed to John Marshalle for halfe yeres wages due at
michaelmas 
It'm payed to goodman Remnam for mendinge of a baldricke
It'm more to him for a Rope for the sance belle 
It'm more to him for lyninge that rope wl whitlether
It'm more to him for a Rope wainge vli. 
It'm more to him for a Baldricke 
It'm payed to marshall for halfe yeres wages due at our
Ladye daie 
It'm, payed to Will'm Okham for makinge this accompte...
It'm payed to marshall for washinge the Churche lynen ...
It'm payed to Mr Alexander for the monethly comunyon...
Summa totalis of the allowance is vli. vij*. vij*/.
So there restithe in the handes of the said John Evans
upon this Accompte for the Churche Stooke as yt appe-
rithe 

xxviij*.

vd.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

iij*.

iiij*/. vj*/.

lj*.

iij/z.

xiiij*/.

lj*.

iij*.

xd.

xvj*.

viij*/. xij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/. xv*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xvj*.

viij*/.

ij*.
xix*.

xij*/. ix*/.

2(o0n <&>an0 1 Churche wardens QPfff'm Thorne alias Legge 1 ^.^
Henry Alexander ) Will'm Porter )
Md' that it is agreed at this accompte that Mr Docter Powell and John Evans
& Henry Alexander shall have the surveinge of the makinge of one Style betwene
Cookes howse and Walter Davers goinge into the Churche yearde.
*&yt QlCCOtHpfo J of John Evans the Elder and Henrye Alexander
Churche Wardens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Reading in the Countie
of Berk', made and yelded up uppon good ffridaie 1593 : And in the ffeive & Thir-
tithe yeare of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.

[P,I04"] 3mpnmt0, the Churche Stooke 
It'm for the howse that Wigge dwellithe in per Annum ...
It'm for the Stable and ground in Castell Streat per Annum
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Cooper per
Annum  * Cp. note on page 68.

iij/z".

xxviij*. x*.
xxiiij*.

74

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1592-93- ]

It'm of Mr. Lydalle for the howse late Kennedaies per
Annum 
It'm for the passinge Belle for Mr. Webbe 
It'm for the passinge Belle for goodwife Bull 
It'm for the the pascall Lame after Ester before this ac
compte 
It'm for the passinge Belle for a stranger diinge at bonabies
It'm for good wife Gatlies grave & the great Belle 
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order 
It'm for the holye Loffe 
It'm for Quite Rente 
It'm of John Kennedaie in full satisfaccion of viij/z'. j*. vd.
for th'arrerages of his accompte when he was Churche
warden  
It'm for the Pascalle monie before Ester 
^UtKM totalis of the Whole Receiptes is xij/z' j*/.
Q3?$ereof they prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
jmprtm{0 for tymber and sawinge thereof 
It'm paied to Prince the Carpenter for worke 
It'm for burde and a peece of Tymber
It'm paied to a Laborer ...
It'm for hinges & Latches
It'm for nayles and hinges
It'm to the Apariter 
It'm for A Lood of gravell
It'm to the Queenes Aumers*
It'm for mendinge of A Bell whele
It'm for a plate for the Bell stooke
It'm for smoke farthinges 
It'm for makinge A Bill 
It'm for makinge a newe belle Clapper and mendinge the
Locke of the Ironcheste 
It'm paied to Marshalle the Clerke for halfe yeares wages..
It'm for waynscott & coveringe for the pulpit 
It'm for ij loodes of graville for the Churche yeard 
It'm paied to goodman Wheler for goinge to Oxford
It'm paied to Mr Alexander for Breed and wyne for the
monethely Comunyon 
It'm paied to Marshalle the Clarke for his halfe yeares
wages due at our Ladye daie 
It'm payed to Will'm Okham for makinge the Accompte
It'm payed to Marshalle for washinge the Lynen
It'm payed to Mr Gryffyn 
^Ummd totalis of the layinges oute is vj/z'. xj*. vj*/.
(§0 Q>e0^t^e in the handes of thee said Henrye Alex-
andor uppon this Accompte for the Churche stooke as
yt Appearithe 

iiij*/. iiij*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

vij*.
xiij*.
xviij*.

vj*/. ij*/.
xviij*/.

xij*.
vijs.

vd.
vj*/.

vij*.

VJ*/.

iiij*.

ij*.

xd.

xvj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xviij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
V*.
viij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
id.
iij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
xxij*.
vj*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
xij*/.
xij*/.
v/z'. viij*.
vij*/.
[p. 105.]
JRenrpe Alexander ) Q£iC0arO Tewe )
c > Churche Wardens. > Surveyours.
ZfyomCM Lane ) Q>affe Hawe )
QHi' that at this Accompte John Kenadie hathe paied unto John Evans and
Henry Alexander, Churche Wardens of the parishe Churche aforesaid, the some
* i.e., Almoners.
[ ! 593-94-]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

75

of xli*. vd. in fulle satisfaccion of the somme of viij/z. j*. vd., which the said John
Kenedaie did owe unto the Churche when he was Churche Warden uppon Arre
rages of Accompte ; And there uppon Richard Watlington, Richard Turner, Will'm
Dyblie, Thomas Gatlye, and Peter hardie, parishioners of the same parishe, have
redelivered at this Accompte, Alle theire Righte, Tytle, Intereste and Terme of
yeares wch theie hade by vertue & force of a certayne Indenture to them made by
the said John Kendaye for the Receavinge of the Some of one yeareley Rent of
xx*. Issuinge and goinge oute of a certayne parcelle of ground and Tenemente lyinge
in Bradstreat on the Southe side of the same Streat, betwene the Tenemente nowe
in the Tenure of Nicholas Levedge of the Weste parte and the Tenemente in the
tenure of Androwe fforreste of Este partes, To have and to Holde the said yearely
Rente of xx*., unto the said John Kenedaie his heires Executors Administrators
and Assignes, in as Lardge and ample maner as he ever helde the same, any wry-
tinge, Acte, or thinge hade made or donne by the said John Kenedaie unto them
to the contrarie thereof in any wyse not with standinge ; Wytnes hereof Mr Docter
Powell, viker, Richard Aldworth & John Knight, Barnard Harryson, Richard Brad-
bancke, John Renmame, and Will'm Okham with divers others.
K/\)t dtvCCOtttpll of Henry Alexander and Thomas Lane Churche Wardens
of the parishe Churche of Sainte maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made
& yelded up uppon good ffridaie 1594, And in the Sixe and thirtithe yere of the
Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.

JMtptttttt0 the Churche Stoke 
It'm for the howse that wigge dwellithe in per Annum
It'm for the Stable and grounde per Annum 
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Cooper per
Annum 
It'm for the Pascall mony before this accompte 
It'm for the Seates accordinge to the Order 
It'm for the holy loffe 
It'm for Mrs Aldworths grave & the great Bell 
It'm for wydowe woodcokes grave & great Bell 
It'm for Mrs Okhams grave & great Bell 
It'm for the Quit Rentes 
^UtltlttA totalis of the whole Receptes is ...
Q39$ereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
3wprimt0 for Coveringe the good wyffe Gatlies grave
It'm for the Churche gattes 
It'm for a Ballricke for the great Bell 
It'm for a horse hier for Mr gryffyn 
[p. 106.] It'm for nayles where the Belles hangethe 
It'm for Bred & wyne for the monthely comunyon
It'm for wyne given to Mr Docter Martyn 
It'm to marshall for his wages 
It'm to mylksoppe 
It'm to good man Barnard 
It'm for coveringe the newe steple which the winde blewe
downe 
It'm to Marshall for his wages at our Ladie daie
It'm to him for washinge the Lynnen 
It'm to the Plomer 
It'm to the Docters Clerke 

vli.

xij/z.

Vllj*.

vij*/.

xxviij*.

X*.

xxiiij*. xiiij*. xiij*. xix*.

vd.
vj*/. ix*/.

vij*.

vij*.

vij*. ij*.
id.
j*.
iiij*/.
lj*.
IJ*.
XXIJ*. xvj*. xl*.
xxviij*. ij*.
xvj*. xij*.
xij*/.
xviij*/. xij*/. iij*/.
xviij*/. viij*/.
vj*/.
viij*/. xij*/. vj*/.
76

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1593-94- ]

It'm paied to the mason for pavinge of three graves 
It'm for three Dozen of pavementes 
It'm for plankes & quarters for the churche to goodman
purnell 
It'm for the cariage of them  
It'm for bringinge bordes from the sawpit to the churche
It'm for wood for the plomer 
It'm for lathes, lathe nayles, & tyle pynnes to Mr Johnson
It'm for nayles for to nayle the bordes uppon the frame
where the Bells be 
It'm payed to the Carpentor 
It'm payed to the nayler 
It'm payed to John wigge for lyme & tylinge the gutter, and
pavinge a grave, & for a hundred of tiles 
It'm for nayles to nayle the Bordes on the toppe of the
steple  '¦ 
It'm for smoke farthinges 
It'm for the curates dynner before the comyssioners at the
theall*(?) 
It'm to will'm Okham for makinge the Accompte
^UlttmO totalis of the Lainges out is...
^0 Q£e0ft$e in the handes of the said Thomas Lane
uppon this Accompte for the Churche stoke as yt Ap-
perithe 

xli.

lj*. j*.

vj*/.

vij*. ij*.

ij*/.
vj*/.
iiij*/. vj*/.

ix*.
viij*.

ij*/.
vj*/.

xiiij*.

xd.

ij*.

vij*/. ij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

iiij*/.

xij*.

C^OmCU) ane 1 Qlurc}lwar(jeriS) an(j the said Edmund is elected extraor-
oEiferAnOer Blagrave > dinary for this yere by reson of the buildinge of the
<£0tttUn0 Baldwyn ) Steple'
(RicB&rd Tewe ) Surveyours, elected againe this yere because the[y] have not made
ry% t* ( theire accompte, nether y[e]t done theire office accordinglie,
(J><A|J e hawe r & therefore they are to make bothe theire accomptes together
/ for the laste yere & this yere.
KsK)t oCVCCOtHpt^ of Thomas Lane, Alexander Blagrave, and Edmund
Baldwyn Churche Wardens of the parishe Church of Saint Maries in Readinge in
the Countie of Berk', made & yelded up uppon good ffrydaie 1595. And in the
Seven & Thirtithe yere of the Quenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.

[p. 107.] ^Cxd the Churche Stoke 
It'm for Wigges howse per Annum
It'm for the Stable and ground per Annum
It'm for the howse that Cowper and Bruse dwellithe in per
Annum 
It'm for Quite Rent 
It'm for the holie loffe 
It'm for the Seates 
It'm for the Pascall monie before this accompte
It'm for the Pascall at this Accompte .
It'm for Mr. Aldworthes grave
It'm for the Bell  *at the theall, i.e., Theale (?).

xij*.
xxviij*. x*.
xxiiij*. ij*.
xiij*. xiij*. viij*. v*.
vj*.

id.
xd.
viij*/. vj*/.
viij*/. viij*/.viij*/.

[ 1595-96- ]

ST. MARY S, READING.

It'm for Mr. Gunters Childs grave 
It'm for goodman Dewels Wifes grave & Bell 
^Utltttia totalis of the Whole Receiptes is
viij/z'. vij*. xd.
(whereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
$t' fit to Wigge for lyme, Tyles, Lathe & Lathe nayles for
mendinge the Churche 
It'm for Smoke ffarthinges 
It'm to Wigge for mendinge the Bell whele 
It'm to goodman Marshall the Clerke for halfe yeres wagies
due at Michaelmas 
It'm to goodman hawkins for caryinge the presentment to
Oxford 
It'm to goodman Sigerye for Worke that he did to the
Churche 
It'm to goodman Ramname for Ropes for the Bells
It'm to goodman Osborne for keyes for the Cofer & mend
inge them 
It'm to the Ordinarie for a booke 
It'm for a Quarte of Sake* given to him 
It'm to Wigge for pavinge the graves 
It'm to Marshall for his wages due at our Ladie daie
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge the Accompte 
It'm for the monthlie comunyon 
^UMttlta totalis of the Lainges out is iij/z'. xiiij*. xd.
00 Restithe in the handes of the said Alexander upon this
Accompte for the Churche stoke as it Apperithe 

Vj*.
vij*.

77
viij*/.

x*.
ij*.
xvj*.

iiij*/. id.
xx*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.

ij*.
iij*.

viij*/. id.

xviij*/. vj*/. xd.

ij*.
xvj*.

vj*/.
viij*/.

.\\s-

xxiij*.

iiij/z'. xij*. xj*/.

Qlferan&er Biaggrave
(BftmunO Baldwyn
(£tC0ArO Sanders

Churche Wardens.

v Surveyors.

(gofierie style
Q3?iir ttt Breakstone
[p.io8.] \J§t dCvCCOMtpfct of Alexander Blagrave and Edmunde Baldwyn Churche
Wardens of the parishe Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge in the Countie of
Berk', Made and yelded up upon good ffridaie 1596 : And in the Eight and Thir-
tithe yere of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.
JHptttttitf the Churche Stoke 
It'm for Wigges howse per Annum 
It'm for the Stable and grounde per Annum 
It'm for the howse in the tenure of Bruse & Cowper per
Annum 
It'm for the Quit Rent per Annum 
It'm for the holie Loffe 
It'm for the Seates 
It'm for halffe the Pascall 

Ulj/Z. xij*.

XJ*/.

xxviij*.

X*.
r xxiiij*.
}}s-
id.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
xiij*.
viij*/.
xvij*.
iiij*/.
* i.e., sack.
78

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1595-96- ]

It'm for a Prysoners grave and Bell 
It'm for John Knyghtes grave and Bell 
^Uttttttd totalis xli. xv*. iiij*/.
Q3J$ereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
jf'm to Will'm Marshall for washinge the Lynen 
It'm paied for a Locke to the tower Dore 
It'm to hawkins for his ffee 
It'm at the, Visitacion 
It'm for ffee at that tyme 
It'm for Wrytinge of the regester booke & parchment
It'm for bred and wyne at Ester comunyon 
It'm paied to burde for monethelie comunyon 
It'm for Wyne and Bredde for monethelie comunyon
It'm for the presentment and to the pariter 
It'm payed to Wigge for the Water table 
It'm payed to Wykins 
It'm payed to wigge for pavinge of goodmans Knyghtes
grave 
It'm payed for nayles for the Rooffe of the steple 
It'm for five hunderid of tyles 
It'm for halfe a Quarter of Lyme 
It'm for Lathe and nayles & foure rudge tyles 
It'm to Wigge for his Worke 
It'm for mendinge the whele againste the coronacion daie
It'm to the Clarke for one whole yeres wages 
It'm to hawkins for a booke 
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge the accompte 
It'm to be allowed for one hole yeres Rente for Bruses
howse 
^Utnttllt totalis of the Layinges out and the yeres Rente
remayninge in the handes of Oliver Bruse for his howse
is 

vij*. vij*.

ij*.

xij*/.

viij*/.

ij*.

xd.

iiij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xiij*.

ix*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

xiij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.
xl*.
xij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
ix*/.
vj*.
xx*/.
xvj*/,
iiij*.
ij*.
ij*/.
xxxiij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
xij*.
vij/z. xij*.
[p. 109.] £§q Restithe in the handes of Symon Strowde upon this
Accompte for the Churche Stocke as it apperith  iij/z'.
ij*.
^imon Strowde
3o$n Remnam
vj*/.
xd.
}
Churche Wardens.
(gofierf Dewell )
~ „ > Surveyors.
JO^n Russen )
K/yt cCVCCOtttpt£ of Symon Strowde and John Remnam Churche Wardens
of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made
and yelded up upon goodffridaie beinge our Ladye Daye: 1597: And the Nyne
and Thirtithe yere of the Queenes Majesties Raigne that nowe is.
Jt tH the Church Stoke  iij/z. ij*. xd.
It'm for Wigges Howse per Annum  xxviij*.
It'm for the Stable and ground per Annum  x*.
It'm for the house in the tenure of Robert westover and
Will'm Bruse per Annum  xxiiij*.
It'm for Quit Rent per Annum  ij*.
It'm for the holiloffe  xij*.
It'm for the Seates  xv*. vj*/.
[ 1596-97- ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

XVUJ*. XX*. X*.

IJ*.

lj*.

xmj*.

xiiij*.

79
ij*/.
viij*/. ix*/.
vj*/.

ij*/.

..¥•

xd.

iiij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

ij*/.

xxij*/.

iij*.

ij*.

iiij*/.

xviij*/.

ix*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
It'm for halfe of the Pascall monie for this yere 
It'm for the graves 
It'm for the great Bell 
Item for the boxe that brought the Queenes Armes 
It'm given to the Churche by John Marshall late Clerke
there by his will  ^Uttttna totalis xli. vj*. vd.
(Jv^ereof they prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
$'ttt for two bellropes 
It'm payed for a trusinge rope wayinge eight pounde & a
halfe 
It'm for a belrope wayinge xiij/z. and a. halfe
It'm for a belrope wayinge ixli and a halfe 
It'm for mendinge of a balricke 
It'm for a newe Balricke 
It'm for a newe Balricke 
It'm for shotinge the trussinge rope 
It'm for shotinge a bellrope 
It'm paied to Will'm Marshall for his wages
It'm for washinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm payed for bread and wyne at Ester 
It'm for mendinge the Churche gate 
[p. no.] It'm payed to Hawkines for caryinge of A presentment ...
It'm payed to John Remnam for one oulde Reckeninge
which Mr. Blagrave lefte to paie when he was Churche
Warden 
It'm payed for pavementes, Lyme and sande & for layinge
of it 
It'm payed for digginge of the belferie & for caryinge out
of the Rubbishe 
It'm for mendinge of a clapper, a gudgion & nayles...
It' for a service booke 
It'm paied the glasier for glasinge the north wyndowe
It'm for steelinge the matocke 
It'm for a buckell for the Bell & for iij Iron plates . . .
It'm for mendinge of the clapper of the Bell 
It'm for mendinge the lockes of the Churche doore &
belfrie  
It'm paied to Will'm marshall for his wages
It'm paied for pavinge of three graves 
It'm paied for washinge the Clothes 
It'm paied for fillinge the sawpittes & movinge the tymber
It'm paied for a broad sholve 
It'm paied to the Ordinarie for smoke farthinges
It'm paied for Articles 
It'm paied to the glasier in parte of payment for the Weste
Wyndowe 
It'm payed for the Queenes Majesties Armes*, Wyers &
b[o]xe 
It'm paied to Kinge for the Carriage thereof 
It'm to be allowed for one yeres Rente of Bruses howse..
* 'in or late Soveraignes Raigne of famous memorie we have observed that Her Majesties
armes weare aptlie placed in all or most part of the Churches & Chappells within this said realme.'
From a 'License granted A.D. 1614 by Archbishop Abbot to John Serjent of Hytchen, in the
county of Hertford.' Records preserved at Lambeth Palace, Chartae Misc. tome II. No. 13.
Quoted in Bloxam's 'Companion to Gothic Architecture,' (ed. 1882), which see, pp. 112 — 121.
xviij*/. xxij*/.
viij*/.
iij*. vs.
vij*.
vj*/. vj*/.vj*/.
v*.
xd.
iiij*.
vj*/.vj*/.
xd.
xvj*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
xij*/.
viij*/. ix*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
vj*/.
viij*.
viij*/.
xij*.
ix*/. vj*/.
xij*.
8o

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

It'm payed for wyne for the monethly comunyon 
It'm paied to Will'm Okham for makinge the accompte ...
Summit totalis of the layinges oute and the yeres Rente
Remayninge in the handes of Will'm Bruse is 
00 Q>e0ft£$e in the handes of the said John Remnam
upon this Accompte for the Churche stocke as it ap-
pearithe* 

x/z".

XX*. ij*. j*.

ay*.

[ 1596-97- ]
xd.

ix*/.

viij*/

2fa0n Remnam 1
Q#t(Tnt Iremonger J

Churchewardens.

^O0n Asten \
®<xMUt Spyerj

Ksyv dtVCCOtttptC of John Remnam'e and Will'm Iremonger Churche War
dens of the. parishe Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk',
Made & yelded up upon good ffridaie: 1598: And in the ffortithe yere of the Raigne
of Elizabeth the Queenes Majestie that nowe is.
JHj)lTitHi0 the Churche Stoke  iiij*. viij*/.
It'm Wigges howse per Annum  xxviij*.
It'm the Stable and ground per Annum  x*.
It'm Bruses howse & Widdowe Westover per Annum ... xxiiij*.
It'm for Quit Rentes  ij*.
It'm for the holie Loffe  xxj*.
It'm for the Seates  xxj*.
It'm for the Pascall monie this yere  xxvij*.

[p. in.] It'm for the Graves 
It'm for the gr[e]at Bell 
It'm for the arrerages of Bruses howse 
^OM totalis viij/z". xj*. xid.ob'.
Q3?$ereof the[y] prayeth to be Allowed as followithe :
3npr(tnt0 for a Rope for the litle Bell 
It'm to the Glayser 
It'm for bars for the windowe 
It'm for bred and Wyne at the comunyon 
It'm to hawkinges for caryinge a presentment to Oxford ...
It'm to the Sawyers for Sawinge quarters to the steplee
Windowes 
It'm to Thomas ffarrowe 
It'm for Wyne for Ester comunyon 
It'm for Nayles that were usid about the Tower 
It'm for vj payer of hookes & henges for the Tower win
dowes 
It'm for three Iron staples and wedges
It'm for cryinge of a slabbe that was loste ...
It'm for iiij daies Worke to Thomas ffarrowe
It'm to his man for fowre daies worke 
It'm to John Averye for one daies woorke ...
It'm to his man for two daies worke 
It'm for foure Quarters 
It'm for a longe Auger  * apperarithe, MS.

\)d.ob'.
\)d.ob\
iiij*/. ob'.

xx*. V*.
viij*.

vj*/.

ix*/.

vij*. iij*. xj*.

xd.
xd.ob'. iiij*/.

vij*.

xxj*/. xj*/.
vd.

V*.

iiij*/.

iiij*.iiij*.

viij*/. id.
viij*/.

iiij*.

xiiij*/.

ij*.

xij*/.
iiij*/.

[ r598-99- ] st. mary's, reading. 8i
It'm for two turnes of Sande 
It'm for pavinge Mrs Worlis grave 
It'm to goodman Tyffyn for 9 C. & to [sic] pavinge brickes
& 1 C. and 60 tyles at 12*. the thousand 
It'm more for halfe a hunderid of pavinge Brickes 
It'm for a quarter of Lyme 
It'm to the mason and his man for 4 daies worke 
It'm for lead to fasten the hookes in the Windowes 
It'm for smoke farthinges at the officials Courte 
It'm for Wrytinge a presentment 
It'm for a Booke of Articles 
It'm to goodman milkesop for 3/. of sodar to mende the
gutter and for his paynes 
It'm for pavinge of goodman hambledons daughters grave
It'm for Washinge the Lynnyn 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for his halfe yeres wages 
It'm for pavinge good wives masons grave 
It'm for mendinge one other grave 
It'm for trussinge the great Bell 
It'm for nayles for mendinge the middle bell whele 
It'm for a Staple for Ringe of the Dore  
It'm for iiij wedges for the Bell stoke 
It'm for xxij Nayles 
It'm for a bolster 
It'm for bordes to make the 3 gates 
It'm for 3 latches and katches & 3 payer of henges & one
hooke  
It'm for makinge the yeates*  ,
[p. 112.] It'm for nayles 
It'm for two yeres quite rent paste 
It'm for Quite rent for the Stable 
It'm for Dressinge the piller 
It'm for mendinge Thomas Nuttes seat Dore 
It'm to marshall for halfe yeres wages 
It'm for Washinge the Lynyn 
It'm for mendinge the dore Locke 
It'm for two hookes for the Churche yeates 
It'm for mendinge the Locke of the cheste 
It'm for the bred & wyne for the monthelie t^mu[n]yons
It'm for makinge the Accompte 
^aSoiltCt totalis viij/z". xiij*. ij*/.
00 t$t Churche remaynethe in dette to the said John Remnan in j*. ij*/. ob'. upon
this Accompte.
qSilTm Iremonger j Jfofln Parratt | Surveyours for
(frtffe Hawce } ^^ *"*""• ®oUtt Bull J the Wayes.
K/yt dtlCCOtHptt of Will'm Iremonger & Ralfe Hawe Churche Wardens
of the parishe Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk',
made and yelded upp the 6 of Aprill beinge goodfridaie: 1599 : And in the One
and ffortithe yere of the Raigne of Elizabeth the Queenes Majestie that nowe is.
* i.e., gates.

xvj*/.

xd.

xiij*.

ij*/.

vij*/.

iij*.

iiij*/.

vij*.

iiij*/.

vj*/.
ij*.
id.
ij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xd.
xij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xd.
iiij*/.
ij*.
id.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
id.
iiij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
ij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
xiij*/.
v*.
viij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
ij*/.
xix*.
ij*/.
ij*.
82

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1598-99- ]

JttptitHttf the Churche Stocke 
It'm Wigges howse per Annum 
It'm the Stable and grounde per Annum ...
It'm of John Hewse for Rent per Annum ...
It'm of Johan Watlington and Alice martyn for rente
It'm for Quite rentes 
It'm for the holie Loffe and Seates 
It'm for halfe of the Comunion at Easter 1598
It'm for halfe the communion at this accompte
It'm for Mr Roos grave 
It'm for Knells of the great Bell 
It'm of Mr Docter Powell for his seate
It'm more of him beinge a remaynder of a Collextion
^Umttta totalis vij/z. xvj*. vd.ob'.
[P- "3-] Q##ereof theye prayethe to be Allowed as followithe:
jfnpriwi0, for brede and wine for the Ester comunion
Anno 1598 
It'm payed for mendinge of the Churche Dore Keye
It'm paied for makinge of the newe Windowe, for 39 foote
of Timber at 14*. a lode 
It'm paied to Thomas ffarrer for 4 daies worke and a halfe
a boute the said windowe 
It'm paied to him for v daies worke for two men aboute
ye same 
It'm paied for 2 C. of harte lathe 
Ifm paied for one thousand of lathe nayles 
It'm paied for two Bushels of here1 
It'm paied for three hundred of Brickes 
It'm paied for 12 Ridge tyles 
It'm paied for 3 dosen of Gutter tyles 
It'm paied for 4 C. of Tyles 
It'm paied for a pecke of Tyle pines 
It'm paied to Greene for coloringe the windowe & brikes
It'm paied to Payne for 22 foote of normendie glas at seven
pence a foote 
It'm paied for nayles to staie the glas 
Ifm paied for sawinge of tymber for%h° windowe 
It'm paied for nayles for the windowe 
It'm for groundpyninge of the Churche wale, paied to Mr
Alexander Blagrave for caryinge of three lodes of waie
sande 
It'm paied fo[r] shewlinge2 and fillinge of the same 
It'm paied for 4 quarter & a halfe of Lyme at 7*. the
quarter 
It'm paied for sixe lodes of flinte at 20*/. the lode 
It'm paied to ffrancies homes man for 9 daies worke at
fouretene pence the daie ... 
It'm paied to a Laborer for 9 daies worke 
It'm paied to Lawrence Wayte 2 daies and a halfe at 14*/.
It'm to his Brother for two daies 
It'm to a Laborer to serve them Bothe 
It'm to a Laborer for castinge the earthe to the wall
It'm paied for lether for the Inner coveringe of the Pulpet
It'm paied for one pounde and 3 quarter of fiockes 

nihill.

xxvuj*.

X*.

xij*.

xij*.

ij*.
xxxvij*.
vj*/.
xvj*.
vij*/. ob'.
vij*.
vj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
XX*.
xiij*/.
j*/.
ij*/.
10*.
nd.
v*.
X*.
xx*/.
xv*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
iij*/.
V*.
xij*.
xd.
iij*/.
ij*.
vij*/.
vj*/.
xviij*/.
vj*/.
xiij*.
vj*/.
X*.
xs.
vj*/.
vj*.
xd.
ij*.
xd.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xxij*/.
vj*/.
viij*/.
vij*/.
(1) i.e., hair.
(2) i.e., shovelling (?).
ijs.

viij*/. iij*/.

ij*.

xd.

viij*/.

ij*,

xxij*/. id.
ij*/.

xxxiij*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

xviij*/.

xxij*.

vj*/.

xx*/.
j*/. *?3'.
[ 1599-1600. ] ST. mary's, reading. 83
Ifm paied for halfe a yeard of greene Kirsye 
It'm for garnishinge nayles and Tackes 
It'm paied for Tymber sawinge & the Carpendors worke for
two steppes layed at the Southe yeate of the churche...
Ifm paied for pavinge of Thomas Roos grave 
It'm paied to the Paritor for his ffee 
[p. 114.] It'm paied to the Bishopes Officers at the visitacion
Ifm paied for smoke farthinges 
It'm paied for making a presentment 
It'm paied Will'm Marshall for his yeres wages 
Ifm paied for washinge the Lynnen Clothes 
Ifm paied for quite rent for Hewes howse and the howse
next to it 
It'm paied for the monthelie Comunyon 
It'm for three ropes delivered to Will'm Marshall wayinge
five pounde the 14 of Aprill 
Ifm paied for thonges to taye pynes1 on the windowe
It'm paied for a Rope delivered to Will'm Marshall the 23
of marche wayinge 4 pounde  16*/.
It'm paied to Will'm Okham for Wrytinge this Accompte ij*.
^UmmCl totalis xli. j*. viij*/. ob'.
Q3vl)ereof take out for the Recaytes vij/z". xvj*. vd. ob'., and so the churche re
maynethe in debte to Will'm Iremonger xlv*. iij*/., whereof he is to receave of Mr.
Robert Reve x*. for one yeres Rente for the Stable endid at o[u]r Ladie daie Laste
& so there is dewe unto him xxxv*. iij*/.
Md' that there Remaynethe Dewe unto John Remnam upon the laste accompte
xiiij*/. ob'., besides for gildinge the Communion Coppe xxxij*. wffleh hee layed forthe,
which is in the whole 33*. 2*/. ob'. whereof hee is to have of the same 23*. 8*/. of
Ralfe Hawe beinge in his handes, so reste dewe unto the said John Remnan by
the churche ix*. vj*/. ob'.
(gaff* Hawce | ^ Q&aUtX Davis j Survayors for
JE>enrg Scott J Q#after ffeiiowe j the waies-
LP- "5-] X^t QjlCCOtHpfol of Ralffe Hawce and Henry Skoote Churche Wardens
of Saint Maries parishe Churche in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made and
yeldid up the xxith daie of marche beinge good ffridaie 1599," by reson our Ladie
Daie fell upon Tuesdaie in the Ester weeke, And in the Two and ffortithe yere of
the Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Ladie Elizabeth the Queenes Majestie
that nowe is.
nihill.
JHJMftttttS The Churche Stoke 
It'm Recevid of John Wigge for his house per Annum ... xl*.
Ifm of Mr Reve for the Stable and ground per Annum ... xv*.
It'm more of him for the same for a yeres rent arreragid at
Tenne shillinges a yere  x*.
Ifm of John Huce for Rent per Annum  xij*.
It'm of Johan Watlington & Alice martyn for rent per
Annum  xij*.
Ifm for Quit Rent  ij*.
It'm Recevid of John Wigge for his fine for the lease of
his house the 15 of Aprill 99  vj/z.
(1) i.e., tie pins. (2) i.e., 1600, new style.
84

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1599-1600. ]

^l

It'm Recevid for the comunyon before this accompte
Ifm receavid of John Wigge for his ffathers grave 
Ifm for the Bell 
Ifm recevid of John Wigge as a gifte given by his ffather
to the Churche 
It'm for the Seates and holie loffe 
It'm recevid of John Glasse by the Order of Docter Martin
Ifm recevid of John Remnam 
$Umttt4 totalis xv/z. xiiij*. xj*/.
Q30$ereof they praiethe to be allowed as followithe :
3nprtmt0 to Will'm Okham for makinge of Wigges lease
¦ Ifm paied for bred & wine at Ester comunion 
It'm unto Mr ffenton for writinge of the Churche landes the
18 daie of Aprill 
It'm layed out for Mr Diblis chardges & myne at the Quarter
Sessions at Newberie 
Ifm at the same time for the hier of two horses & theire
meat 
Ifm paied to my L. Bysshops Regester 
It'm paied to the Parritor 
Ifm paied for my owne chardges at the Bysshops visitacion
It'm paied for the regester booke, the parchement Roule*,
and the writinge the same 

xvj*. vj*.
iiij*. vj*.
xxvij*. xl*. ij*.

iij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/. vj*/.

xviij*/.

xiij*.

vij*/.

xiij*.

iiij*/.

V*.

vj*/.

vj*. ij*.

vd.
iiij*/. vj*/.
xiiij*/.

Vllj*.

vj*/.

[p. 116.] It'm paied to the Pariter for beringe the presentmentes to
Salsburie 
It'm paied for the^Booke of Orders 
It'm paied to the Pariter for beringe a presentment to
Salsburie 
It'm for a Sholve for the Clarke 
It'm to the glaysier for glasinge the churche windowes
It'm for pavinge of wigges grave 
It'm to John Sargood for carryinge of gravell into the
Churche yearde 
It'm payed to John Remnam for arrerages upon the last
accompte owinge unto him 
It'm to mylkesoppe for mendinge the leades upon the
Churche 
It'm for Smoke farthinges 
Ifm for makinge the Bill of presentment 
Ifm for my Dynner the same daie 
It'm to the Clarke for his wayges 
It'm to him for washinge the Lynyn 
It'm for the case of the Comunyon Coppe 
It'm unto the pavyor 
It'm to Baldwyn Laborer 
It'm to John Hewse laborer 
It'm to Nevell laborer 
It'm for carryinge the rubbishe out of the Churche 
Ifm for mendinge the Bell whele 
It'm for nayles for the same 
It'm for Oyle for Oylinge the Bell wheles 
It'm for nayles for the Churche yearde gates 
It'm for digginge of gravell for the Churche yearde 
It'm for the Cariage of the same to George Burgis 
* i.e., roll. See note on p. 68.

lj*.

XXX*.

V*.
ij*.

xvj*. iij*. v*.

mj*. vj*.

xij*/.

xiiij*/. xd.

xij*/. vj*/.
ix*. vj*/. ob'.

id.
ij*/.
vj*/.
viij*/. xij*/.

xvj*/. xij*/. xij*/
viij*/. vj*/.
iij*/. ij*/.
iij*/.
iiij*/.

[ 1600-01. ] st. mary's, reading. 85
Ifm for Iron Worke for the Churche and the churche gates
It'm for mendinge the churche gates & makinge the stile
Ifm for an houre Glasse1 
Ifm for henges for the Churche seates  
Ifm for a Bell Rope & mendinge the Ropes 
Ifm to Henrie Skotte for xxviij quartes of wyne for the
yerely commun[ions] at iij*. iiij*/. the gallon 
Ifm for a spade for the Churche 
Ifm for mendinge the Churche Doore Kaye 
It'm to Will'm Iremonger for arrerages upon the last ac
compte 
Ifm to Will'm Okham for writinge this accompte 
^Umma totalis xj/z. x*. hut. off.
Of which said some of xv/*' xiiij*. xj*/. take out the some of xj/z. x*. ixd.ob'.,
Then there restithe in the handes of the said Henrie Skott upon this accompte the
some of iiij/z. iiij*. j*/. off.

ij*.

iiij*/.

j*.

ix*/.

xx*/.

ix*/.

iiij*.

xd.

xiij*.

iiij*/.

xij*/.

ij*/.
xlv*. ij*.
iij*/.
0»7-] -. t . John Costen3 )
Ht 'ft > Churchewardens. Q#after Eyers V
^ P ' UmCt ' £0Ottta0 Rombelo)
Sit this Accompte it was egreed by Mr. Docter Powell, Mr. Richard Watlington,
Mr. Richard Turner, Mr. Barnard Harrison, and divers other of the parishe, that
Will'm Marshall the Clarke shall have iij*. iiij*/. a yere more paied him to his wages
which makithe xxxvj*. viij*/. a yere, and for the same, hee is to Ringe the eight a
clocke Bell everie evni[n]ge bothe holie daie and workinge daie thoroughe out the
whole yere. And also it was agreed that everie housholder shall paie unto the
Churche wardens of the same parishe accordinge to the Olde Custome ij*/. for
theire howse for the holie Loffe everye yere.
K/yt oCvCCOtttpil of Henrie Skotte and Christofer Turner Wardens of
Saint maries parishe Churche in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made and
yelded up the Tenthe daie of Aprill beinge good ffridaie: 1601 : And in the Three
and ffortithe yere of the Raigne of our Most Dread Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth the
Queenes Majestie that nowe is.
JUptitHttf the Churche Stoke  iiij/z.
It'm Recevid of John Wigge for his house per Annum ...
It'm Recevid of mr. Robert Reve for the Stable and grounde
per Annum 
It'm of John Huse for his house per Annum ...
It'm of Johan Watlington and Gyles Colls per Annum
It'm for comunion monie for Easter laste past ...
It'm for Thomas Blagraves grave 
Ifm for the Bell 
Ifm for Quite Rente 
It'm for Olde Blokes solde which laie in the Churche yeard
Ifm for the Hollie Loffe and the Seates 
^Ummd totalis x/z. xv*. x]doff.
(1) Cp. p. 70 and see Bloxam's 'Companion to Gothic Architecture,' nth ed., p. 132.
(2) 'John Costen' and 'Walter Eyers' are crossed through here, but 'stet' is written
under the former.
lllj*.
id. off.
xl*.
XV*.
xij*.
xij*.
x*.
xj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
xxvij*.
vij*/.
86 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
Q#$ereof theye prayethe to be allowed as followithe :
Jnprtmi0 the[y] praiethe to be allowed of Mr Robert
Reve for a yeres Rente arreragid beinge parcell of the
said iiij/z. iiij*. j*/. off 
[p. 1 1 8.] Ifm paied to Will'm Marshall for halfe yeres wages dewe at
our Ladie daie 1600 and washinge the churche Lynnen
Ifm for carriage of a pece of timber from Exlad to St.
j maries Pytt of the gyfte of Mr. Knappe 
Ifm paied for carriage of a pece of timber from Walter
ffellows house to St. maries Churche & helpe to lode it
and unlode it 
Ifm to Sawers to sawe the timber 
Ifm for a bill of presentment & the pariters fees 
Ifm to Richard hames for stokinge1 the Belles & hanginge
them 
It'm to Westwraye for Iron worke thereunto belonginge ...
It'm to Edward Lamboll for bordes" for pewes in the
Churche 
Ifm to Purnell for Broad quarters 
It'm to henrie Prince and his man for theire worke
Ifm for nayles to Richard Lobridge 
Ifm to John Purnell for iiij quarters & two bordes 
Ifm to the Joyner for makinge of tenne pewe Dores for
seates 
Ifm for two hundered of iij*/. nayles to sett on hinges ...
Ifm for makinge one of the churche yeates, the bordes &
nayles  
Ifm for mending & scowringe of the glasse in the churche
Ifm to the Joyner for makinge of iij pewes at the lower
ende of the Churche  ~ ...
Ifm for tryninge" of the Mrs3 seates & theire wifes seates
It'm for a bill of presentment to Oxford 
It'm to Mr Docter martin at his laste Visitacion for a bill
of presentment  , 
It'm for smoke farthinges
It'm to Robert marshall to kepe the boyes & children out
of the churche porche & churche yeard at service time
Ifm for nailes for the Stepell 
It'm to the Clarke for his Wages dewe at michaelmas last
It'm for pavinge of Thomas Blagraves grave 
It'm payed the Clarke for wasshinge the churche lynen ...
Ifm for nayles to naile the leddes in the stepell 
It'm to the plomer for coveringe the stepell 
It'm to the pariter 
It'm for mendinge the glasse about the churche 
Ifm to the mason and his man for tylinge the churche,
lime and sand, and mendinge the gutters 
It'm to John Remnam for ropes for the Bells 
It'm to Will'm Westwraye for Iron worke about the stepell
Ifm for a regester Booke bought at london4 
It'm for wine & bred for the yerely comunion 
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge the Accompte '. 
^UtniMd totalis x/z. j*. vj*/.

[ 1600-01. ]

x*.
xvij*. iiij*. iij*.

vij*. ij*. x*.
viij*.
xxiij*. ij*.ij*.
vj*.

ij*. ij*.
iiij*.vij*.

ij*.

xvnj*.

ij*.
vij*.
iiij*. ij*.
viij*.
xxiiij*. ij*.

viij*/. vj*/.

ix*/.
iij*/.
viij*/. vj*/.
vj*/.vj*/.
viij*/. xd.
vj*/. xd.
vj*/.

vj*/.
xij*/.
iiij*/. j*/.
xij*/.
xiiij*/. iiij*/.
xviij*/. xij*/.xij*/. vj*/.vj*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.iiij*/.
viij*/. vij*/.

(1) i.e., stocking.

(2) i.e. , trimming (?).
(4) cp, note On page 68.

(3) Masters (?).

[ 1601-02. ] st. mary's, reading. 87
[p. 119.] Qf which said Some of x/z. xv*. xj*/. off., take oute the Some of xli. j*. vj*/.,
then there restithe in the hande of the said Christofer Turner upon this Accompte
as a stoke to the Churche xiiij*. vd.ob'.
Cfrtofof* Turner j go Jn Cawkatt J Surveyers of
<&n$onie Knight j Q£ic0ar& Noble j the waves-
Ksyt [gittQWiptt i of Christofer Turner churchewarden of the Parrishe
Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made & yelded up
the Seconde daie of Aprill beinge good fridaie, 1602, And in the ffoure & ffortithe
Yere of the Raigne of our Moste Dread Soveraigne Ladie Elizabeth the Queenes
Majestie that nowe is.
JttptittUGt the Churche Stoke 
Ifm Recevid of John Wigge for his howse per Annum ...
Ifm Recevid of Mr Robert Reve for the Stable & ground
Ifm recevid of John huse for his howse 
Ifm recevid of Johan Watlington & Giles Colls 
Ifm the Comunion monie after Easter 1601 
Ifm the Comunion monie before this Accompte 
Ifm for Mr Standlies grave in the Churche 
It'm for widowe Stiles Grave 
It'm for John Astens wives grave 
Ifm for Anthonie Knightes wives grave 
It'm for the Seates & the holie loffe 
Ifm for the Great Bell 
It'm for the Quit Rentes 
Ifm recevid of Mr Docter Powell  iij/z".
Ifm recevid of Thomas Johnson towardes the Steple
Ifm for the Pall  Summa totalis xj/z. xv*.
Q390ereof hee praithe Allowance as ffollowithe :
[p. 120. J fopvitftie, to will'm Marshall the Clarke for his Wages due
at our Ladie daie 1601   xviij*. iiij*/.
Ifm for wasshinge the Churche Lynen then  xij*/.
It'm to the Smithe for Iron worke to the Churche gates . . . iiij*.
Ifm to the Carpenter for settinge the gates on  xvj*/.
It'm to the Regester for puttinge up of a Bill  iiij*/.
It'm to the Parrator then  iiij*/.
It'm to hill the mason for pavinge Widowe Stiles grave ... xviij*/.
It'm to milkesop for mendinge the Leades  iiij*. ix*/.
Ifm to the mason for pavinge the Churche  xvj*/.
Ifm to marshall for Lime and sande  xd.
It'm to the Shriefe1 for amercementes for the highe waies x*.
It'm to the Ringers for Ringinge when the Queene was in
the Towne3  v*.
Ifm for Smoke farthinges & puttinge up a bill  ij*. vj*/.
It'm to marshall for his wages due at michaelmas 1601 ... xviij*. iiij*/.
Ifm for Wasshinge the Churche Lynen  xij*/.
It'm for Quit rente for the two houses by the Butes3 ... xvij*/.
(1) i.e., Sheriff. (2) See Coates' 'History of Reading,' p. 20.
(3) i.e., the Butts.

x*.

ij*/.

xl*.

XV*.

xij*.

xij*.

xij*.
vj*/.
vj*.
xd.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
xxvij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*.
xd.
iiij*/.
88

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ l6oi-02. ]

Ifm for over Waighte of the Lead to Mr. Lydall more then
Milksop hade out of the Churche 
It'm to Paine for mendinge the glasse windowes 
Ifm to Adames for Iron worke a boute the Bells 
Ifm to the Carpenter for stockinge the Bell 
It'm to Paine for makinge the windowe 
It'm to hill for his worke, his manes, and the stuffe belong
ing thereunto as maie Appere by his Bill 
It'm to the glasier for glasinge the windowe and for Paint-
inge the same as it apperith by his Bill 
It'm to milkesope for workinge the pype of Lead and for
Stuffe more which he used as maie Appere by his Bill
It'm for wood used about the worke 
It'm for Candles 
Ifm for nayles 
It'm for makinge them Drincke for pluckinge up the lead
It'm to Mr. Skott for xxvij quartes of muskadine at 10*/.
the Quart as maie Appere by his Bill 
It'm to Will'm marshall for his Wages dewe at our Ladie
daie Laste 1602 
It'm for Washinge the Lynen 
It'm to him for a Spade 
It'm for a Baldricke  
It'm to Remnam for a Baldricke delivered to will'm mar
shall and two strapes to Ringe bie, as maie Appere by
his bill 
Ifm to Huse for tendinge the Churche dore to still the
Children  - 
It'm for Pavinge Anthonie Knyghtes wives grave 
It'm to Will'm Okham for Writinge this Accompte 
It'm paied to Mr. Williams the minister for Writinge the
Regester Booke  Summa totalis xv//.
[p. 121.] The Somme of the Paymentes comithe to 
The Some of the Receytes comithe to 

xxij*/.

viij*.

iiij*.

vij*.

vj*/.

xxv*.

xxxv*.
vd.
xx*.
vd.
1*.
xviij*/.
id.
ij*.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
xxij*.
vj*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
ix*/.
iij*/.
xv li.
xj/z.
nj*. ij*.
XX*.XV*.
viij*/.
xviij*/. xvj*/.
Then out of ffyftene Poundes take forthe the some of Eleven poundes and fiftene
Shillinges, there restithe Dewe unto the said Christofer the Some of three Poundes
and v*.
Of which said Somme of Three Poundes v*. the said Christofer hathe receivd
Three Poundes ij*. iiij*/. of the monie which was delivered by Mr. Docter Powell
unto Anthonie Knight, which was towardes the finishinge of the Steple.
Soe reste due vnto the said xp'ofer* upon this Accompte by the Churche the
some of ij*. viij*/. [sol(utum) in margin.]
jMttlU Knighte ) church£ ^^^ <&0fl,ar0 Stanton ) Surveyers of
QtiiWm Legge j dRrtfttr Dewe j the waies"
Kstyt (^jCCCOUtt&t of Anthonie Knighte Churche Warden of the parishe
Churche of Saint maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', made and yelded
up the Two and Twentithe Daie of Aprill being good ffridaie 1603, And in the
ffirste yere of the Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Lorde James by the grace
of god Kinge of England, Scotland, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the ffaithe,
&c.
* i.e., Christofer.
[ 1602-03. J

ST. MARY'S, READING.

89

Nihill.

XXJ*. xl*.

nj*/,

XV*.

xij*.

xijs.

xx*/.

V*.

viij*/.

ij*.
vj*.
xvij*. xiij*.

viij*/. vij*/. xd.

Vllj*.

X*.

vd.

off.

JUpntttttf the Churche Stocke 
It'm for the Easter comunion befor this Account 
Ifm for John Wigges house per Annum 
It'm of Mr. Robert Reve for the Stable and ground per
Annum 
It'm of John Huse for his house 
It'm of Giles Coles for his house 
It'm Recevid for the Towlinge of the great Bell 
It'm more for the great Bell 
Ifm for the Quite Rentes 
Ifm of Walter Eyers for Thomas Nuttes grave 
Ifm for the Seates 
Ifm for the Holilofe 
It'm for the Comunion monie upon Palme Sundaie and
upon Maundie Thursdaie for his parte 
Summa totalis vij/z'. xvj*. j*/.
Q3?$ereof hee praithe allowance as followithe :
[p. 122.] j|nprimi0, payed for Bread and wine for Easter comunion
Ifm to Christofer Turner for his Dette wch the Churche did
owe him upon his accountte 
Ifm to mr Williams for writinge the Regester Booke
It'm to my L. Byshops man for recevinge the Regester1
and our presentmentes and givinge us a Diologe Booke
It'm for mendinge the glasse windowes to ffrancis Paine ...
It'm paied to a mason and his mane for a daie and a halfes
worke a boute the glasse windowes 
It'm paied for two Boshels of Lime and a boshell of hayer
It'm paied for the Bill of presentmentes 
It'm paied for Smoke ffarthinges 
It'm paied for mendinge the Ledden gutters to mylksoppe
It'm paied to will'm marshall for his halfe yeres wages ...
Ifm paied for washinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm paied for mendinge the Bell whele 
It'm paied for a sholve and a spade 
It'm paied to the Pariter for the Visitacion ffee 
It'm paied for Quite rente for the house that huse dwel
lithe in and Coles 
It'm paied for lime and sande & masons worke for pavinge
Thomas Nuttes grave 
Ifm paied to the Parriter for his ffee 
Ifm paied to Will'm marshall for his halfe yeres wages ...
It'm paied for washinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm for mendinge the Bell whele and nayles 
Ifm for mendinge the ffante2 Leade 
It'm paied to Will'm Charde for Thertie quartes of wine
for the monthelie Comunions thoroughe the yere 
Ifm paied to John Remnam for a Strape, mendinge of a
baldrike and for a newe Bell Rope 
It'm to Will'm Okham for writinge this Accountte 
^umnta (otaUtf v//. xij*. yd. off.
Of Q3?!He$e said some of vij/z'. xvj*. j*/. take oute the Somme of v/z. xij*. vd. off.,
Then there Restithe in the hande of Will'm Legge uppon this Accountte as a
Stocke to the Churche xiiij*. vij*/. off.
(1) See note on page 68. (2) i.e., font.

ij*.

viij*/.

xviij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

vij*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.
iiij*/.
ij*.
id.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
xviij*/.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
xx*/.
iiij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
iiij*/.
ij*/.
xxv*.
V*.
viij*/.
ij*.
9°

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1602-03. ]

3\t tl)X8 Accountte it was motioned by Mr Docter Powell, Vichar of the
parishe aforesaid, to have a Vestere of the Chiffeste and Auncientes[t] Parishioners
of the said parishe (To the Number of Three and Thertie), To the Ende that ever
hereafter theie, or the moste parte of them, havinge no Juste cause of business other
waies, shall associat them selves togeather at the Churche upon everie goodffridaie
after Eveninge Prayer to see the Accountte ffinisshed, And to Doe then and there
all other thinges as shalbe by them there presente thoughte moste expedient and
necessarie for the beniffitte of the said Churche, Upon which motion the Parishioners
that were at this Accountte thought it Convenient and ffitte that the same sholde
[p. 123.] take Effectte and be ffinisshed for good Order sake, Whereupon Mr. Docter Powell,
the ffoure and Twentithe Daie of Apprill then followinge, beinge Easter Sundaie, at
Eveninge prayer, made a nominacion of Three and Thertithe of the Chefestes and
Auncientes[t] men of the said parishe to beginne and supplie the said Place (Viz:)

QUr, Doctor Powell, Vichar,
Mr. Richard Turner.
Mr. Robert Reve.
Mr. Barnard Harrisonne.
Mr. Peter Hardie.
Mr. Thomas Lane.
Mr. Will'm Iremonger.
Mr. Christofer Turnor.
Mr. John Blaggrave.
10 Mr. Alexander Blagrave.
Mr. Lawrance Samburne.
Mr. Henrie Alexander.
Will'm Dyblie.
Will'm Okham.
ffrancis Sickes.
Mr. Edward Moode.1
Will'm Kendricke.

3°

Thomas Gatlie.
.Anthonie Knighte.
Henrie Scotte.
John Kennedaie.
John Evans senior.
Will'm Legge.
Walter Eyers.
Will'm Rumsie.
George Thorne.
John Aldworthe, Clothier.
John Wigge.
Will'm Brackstone.
Walter ffellowe.
John Cawcotte.
Edward Stanton.
John miles.
John Asten.

<Jln5 it is ffurther Agreed by the generall consent of all those before written
that if anie of them departe this Life or dwell oute of this parishe, That then there
shalbe a supplie made of the sufficienteste then Livinge in the parishe uppon the
nexte accountt daie, Comonlie called good ffridaie, At which Daie (or before if
neede be) the said supplie shalbe made by the Vichar and the Chief of the said
parishe or the greateste parte of them then beinge, That so the ffull Number maye
alwayes remaine.
Q&W'm Legge ) (Beorge Thome ) surveers of the
(Patter Eyers j "" * """^ |o0n Myles j hiShe waves'
K/yt dttCCOUm^t of Will'm Legge Churche Warden of the parishe Churche
of Saint maries in Readinge in the Countie of Berk', Made & yelded up, the
Sixte daie of Aprill beinge good ffrydaie, 1604, And in the Seconde yere of the
Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Lord James by the grace of god Kinge
of England, ffraunce & Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c, And of Scotland the
Seven and Thertithe.
[P-I24] jjltpttMli^t The Churche Stocke  xiiij*. vij*/. off.
Ifm Recevid for Bread & Wine for Easter Commuyon ... xx*. j*/.
Ifm Recevid on Palme Sundaie and mandie" Thursdaie
this yere  viij*. ij*/.
(1) This name is crossed through. (2) i.e. maundy.

[ 1603-04. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

91

Ifm Recevid for three Graves in the Churche 
Ifm Recevid of John Wigge for a whole yeres Rent
Ifm Receivid of Thomas Winckles for a whole yeres
It'm Recevid of Gyles Coole and wydowe Huse
whole yeres Rent 
Ifm for quitte Rent due to the Churche per Annum
Ifm for the Seates 
Ifm for the Hollilofe 
Ifm for the Great Bell 
j^Untma totalis— x/z. x*. vd. off.
Qlfvljereof Hee prayethe Allowance as followethe:
jnprtttt{0, for Bread and wine at Easter Laste 
It'm to the Ordinaries Clarke for makinge presentmentes
Ifm for a Booke that came from the Ordinarie 
Ifm for Smoke ffarthinges
It'm for the presentmentes to the Ordinaries Clarke 
Ifm to the Parytor for warninge the Courte 
It'm to him for a presentment 
It'm layed out for mendinge the Churche, for Bordes,
hookes, hinges, Nayles, and Carpenters woorke 
It'm for mendinge the Churche, for Lathe nayles, Lathe,
foure Busshels of Lyme, A Loade of Sande & three
hundred of Tyles 
It'm to the mason and his man 
It'm to the Plomer for mendinge the gutter  .. ...
It'm to Will'm marshall for his wages  ~. 
It'm to him moore for washinge Churche Clothes 
It'm for nayles and for mendinge the Bell whele 
It'm payed for quit Rent for the house on the hill 
It'm for Pavinge the Three graves and for Lyme and sande
It'm to the Ringers when the Queen came thoroughe the
Towne* 
It'm to the Joyner for his woorke and for a quarter for the
Pulpit 
Ifm for a yearde and a Quarter of Kersye 
It'm for Silke ffringe for sixe yeardes 
Ifm for Eighte Pounde of fHocke 
Ifm for an Ell of Canvas 
It'm for Buckrome for a yearde and three quarters 
It'm for Boardes and nayles  
It'm for Brasen nayles 
Ifm to John Prince for Tryminge the Pulpit 
Ifm to the Paynter for Payntinge the Pulpit 
It'm to the Smithe for mendinge the houreglas Candlesticke
It'm to Charddee for xxix quartes of wine for the monthelie
Communion 

[p. 125.] Ifm to Will'm Marshall for his halfe yeres wages
Ifm for a spade for the Churche 
Ifm paied for Wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
Ifm for Nayles for mendinge the Beare 
Ifm for a Staye of Iron for the Pulpit 
It'm to Will'm Okham for Wrytinge this Accounte ..
Jumttta totalis — vij/z. viij*,

.

XX*.

xl*.

Rent

XV*.

for a

. ...

xxiiij*.

ij*.

,.

xix*.

...

xv*.

Iij*.

Xlllj*.

vij*.

IJ*.

iij*/.

ix*/.
iiij*/. vj*/.
xxj*/. iiij*/.iiij*/.iiij*/. ij*/.

VIJ*.

ij*/.

vj*.

ij*.
id.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
ixd.
xviij*/.
iiij*.
iij*/.
xviij*/.
V*.
V*.
vj*/.
X*.
ij*.
xiiij*/.
xxj*/.
xxj*/.
xvj*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
xxj*/.
ij*/.
xxiiij*.
ij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
id.
iiij*/.
&l
iiij*/.
* See Coates' ' History of Reading,' p. 20.
92 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1603-04. ]
Of w(Hc$e said Somme of Tenne Poundes, Tenne Shillings and ffive pence
halpenie, Take oute— vij/z. viij*. iiij*/., There Restithe due unto the Churche iij/z.
ij*. J*/, off. *~ > Churche Wardens.
2(o0n Aldworthe, Clothier )
%0%Xl Goddard )
"^ >Surveers of the highee wayes.
fjpe^er Baker1 j
^br^mUC^e '. as the Churche Lande lyinge in Castell Street in the parishe of
Saint Maries aforesaid on the Northe side of the same Street, Betwene the Lande
of Anthoine Blagrave, Esquier, on the Easte parte And the Lande of Thomas
Vachell, Esquier, on the weste parte, Was not certaynlie knowen howe muche it is
in Lengthe and Breadethe, and for Avoydinge all Doughtes and Strives which
hereafter mighte ensue about the same, and that no Enjurie sholde be shewen
nether to the Churche nor to the said Thomas Vachell, It is therefore appointed
and agreed by him the said Thomas And Henrie Scotte, & Chrystofer Turner,
Churche Wardens of the said Churche by the assent of the Parishioners of the
said parishe Whose names ar hereunto Subscribed, That the same shall be
Measured and Layed forthe by the knowledge of Alice Nightingall, widdowe,
Walter Davies, and Gregorpe] Hussie, Whoe have knowen the same a longe time,
The said Alice, Walter, and Gregorie. Upon sighte thereof Doe saie, That it is in
Breadethe from the grounde of the said Anthoine Blagrave to a Lane on the
weste side Sixtene ffoote, and in lengthe from the Street unto a Pydell Late in the
tenure of one ffrancis Bonamye, on the northe Ende, Threscore and ffyftene ffootte
or thereaboutes, And this boundinge of the said Lande was made and Don the
ffyftene daie of Auguste (1601) in the presens of
Mr. Docter Powell, Vicar. Henrie Scotte.
Mr. Richard Turnor. Christopher Turnor.
Mr. Barnard Harrison. Will'm Diblie.
Mr. Richard Watlington. Will'm Okham.
And that the Lane Oughte to Lie Comon to bothe the Landes.
[The two following entries are in later hands.]
Apr. 17, 1672. This land is now in ye occupation of Jo. Sturdy undertenant of
John Fellows who holds it of ye Church by a Lease which is neer expired.
& in 1720 this Land was Lett by Mr. Robert Noake & Mr. Richards Church
Wardens for 25 years to John Exell : but no Counter part of ye Lease Lodged
in ye Church.
[p. 126.] (Wlemoran&Uttt : That in the Yere of our Lorde god One Thousande Sixe
Hundered and three, and in the ffirste Yere of the Raigne of our moste Dread
Soveraigne Lord James by the grace of god Kinge of England, ffraunce and Ireland,
Defendor of the faithe &c, And of Scotland the Seven and Thirtithe, Will'm Legge
and Walter Eyre beinge then Churche Wardens, There was by the meanes of Mr.
Doctor Powell, Vicar of the said parishe and the Parishioners of the same, One
newe Bell made, callid the ffourthe Bell, for and towards the ffurnishinge of the
Ringe there, Whiche did coste One and ffyftie Poundes and Sixten Shillinges,
Whereof the said Docter not onelie of his good will, Love, and Seall3 which hee
bearithe towardes the honor of god to have suche thinges provided that is neces-
sarie for the same, But also to Styrre, Incite, Provoke, and move the Parishioners
to be willinge and forward in suche a good Accion, Hee did give towardes the said
Bell of his Owne Chardges The Some of Twentie Poundes Eighten Shillinges and
(1) ' Peter Baker' has been substituted for ' Byran Johnson.' (2) i.e., zeal.

[ 1604-05. ]

ST. MARY S, READING.

93

Seven Pence, And the Parishioners Did Paie the reste which is Thirtie Poundes,
Seventene Shillinges and ffive Pence.
oElnO upon the Thirtinthe Daie of Auguste Anno Domini 1604, And in the
Seconde yere of the said Kinges Majesties Raigne, There was given at the proper
Costes and Chardges of the Righte worshipfull. Ladie Bennat Webbe, widdowe, Late
wyfe to Sir William Webbe, Knighte, Cyteson and Iremonger of London Deceased,
Who was Borne at Readinge, One great Bell, by the requeste of the said Docter,
to the honor of god, To finishe and make up the whole Ringe, callid the ffyfte
Bell, Wayinge One and Twentie hundered one quarter and nyntene Poundes, And
all other thinges belonginge to the same, which did coste One Hundered and one
Poundes and Sixtene shillinges, which great Bell is callid our Ladie Bell, And it is
worthie to be Registred for to Remaine in memoriam sempiternam.
LP- I27-J *£p£ dCKCOUtW I of Walter Eyer and John Aldworthe, Clothier, Churche
Wardens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Readinge, made upon mundaie
in Easter weeke beinge the ffirste Daie of Aprill 1605, And in the Thirde Yere of
the Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Lorde James by the grace of god Kinge
of Great Bryttaine, ffraunce, and Ireland, Defendor of the faithe &c.

JttpU1ttt0: the Church Stocke 
Ifm for the Easter Comunions 
Ifm recevid of Mr. Grene one of the Executors to the
Ladie Webbe 
It'm recevid of A myller 
It'm recevid for two Planckes soulde and a lytle short pece
of the fourthe Bells stocke, and a longer Pece 
It'm rec[e]vid of Christofer Ryder for two Litle Boardes .__.
Ifm for the Paule Lente to the berryinge of Mrs. merriot
It'm of goodman Gatlie for his wives grave 
It'm of Richard Winche for his Childes grave 
It'm of George Thorne for his sons grave 
Ifm of Mr Motte for 90/z. of Bell mettell Lefte 
Ifm of goodman Wigge for a yeres Rent 
It'm of Thomas Winckles for a Stable and grounde 
It'm of Widowe huse and Giles Cole for a wholes [sic
yeres rent  
It'm for Quite Rente 
It'm for the laste two Communions 
Ifm for the Seates and for the Hollie Loffe 
It'm of Mr John Blagrave for his seat 
Ifm recevid the Somme of 
It'm recevid of Sir ffrancis Knollis, Knighte 
It'm recevid of Mr. Thomas Vachell, Esquier, which he gave
to the ffourthe Bell 
It'm recevid of Thomas Richardes of Burfielde towards the
same 
It'm recevid of Edward Hall for the like 
It'm recevid of John Cooke for the Like 
It'm recevid for Tenne Knilles 
It'm of Mr. Bromeffieldes Executours towardes the Ropes.
Summa totalis xxxv/z'. xiij*. viij*/. off.
Q390ereof Theye prayethe Allowance as ffollowithe :

iij/z.
vij/z.

ij*.
XX*.
vij*.

jd. off.
viij*/. vj*/.

x/z.

iij*.

iiij*/.

ix*/.

xij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

xliiij*.

xl*.

XV*.
xxiiij*.
ij*.
viij*.
ij*/.
xxxj*.
ix*/.
xd.
ix*.
vij*/.
X*.
xl*.
V*.
XV*. ij*.
xij*/.
94

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1604-05. ]

[p. 128.] 3nprtmt0: payed to the Parytor for warninge the Courte
and for a presentment 
Ifm paied the Plomer for makinge the Leaden Gutter ...
It'm paied to the Tyler after him 
It'm paied the 4 of maie for a pece of Tymber that made
the Burges for the newe wheles 
Ifm paied for 55//. of Bell mettell of one that goodman
Knighte broughte 
Ifm paied the 9 of maie for our Easters Comunions for
wine 
Ifm paied for sawinge the pece for the Burgeses for the
wheles 
Ifm paied to Gregorie for stockinge the trebell & mend
inge the whele 
It'm for nayles for the whele 
Ifm to Mr Allexander for the stocke 
Ifm to Mathewe Deane for mendinge the Trebell Clapper
Two times 
It'm to him for thre plates and mendinge the gogin 
It'm for 56/z". of tinne and for carryinge the same to the
boat, and a Litle Basskatte 
Ifm paied for carryinge the bell to Knightes & backe
againe 
It'm paied for bere for the helpers to winde up the Bell...
Ifm paied to Gregorie for hanging the 4 Bell 
Ifm paied for nailes for the whele 
It'm paied to the Joyner for settinge up a settell upon the
toppe of the Ladie Knollis seat 
Ifm paied for Ringinge the 5 of Auguste1 
It'm paied to Baker for a presentment 
It'm paied for mattes for the Ladie Knollis seate 
It'm to the Painter for payntinge the uper parte of the Pul-
pite and for the seate above said 
Ifm paied for a Locke and a keye 
Ifm paied for 5 mattes for the Bell ropes 
It'm paied for two Lytle Peces of timber for to Laie upon
two of the Smaler Bell Stockes 
It'm paied for pavinge a boute Thomas Nutes grave and
for Lyme and Pavementes 
It'm paied for Pavinge over George Thomes Childes Grave
If paied for Smoke ffarthinges the 7 of October at the
Courte and for a presentment 
Ifm paied the Parritor for warninge the Courte 
It'm to John Goodbarnes for a Brasse for the Sune Dyall
Ifm to the Painter for Payntinge the Dyall & gravinge
over the Churche Porche 
Ifm to Will'm Okham for Quitte Rent for the kinge for
the howsen nere the Buttes beinge Churche Lande ...
It'm for the Booke of Cannouns for our Parrishe 
Ifm to Mr Lewes the Ladie Webes Clarke 
It'm for a Service Booke2 
It'm to Mathewe Deane for mendinge of all the Bells as it
Apperithe by his Bill 
It'm to John Remnam as it apperithe by his Bill 
It'm for Pavinge goodwy'fe Gatlies grave and Richarde
Winches Childes grave 
(1) The Day of Thanksgiving for the King's escape from the conspiracy of Gowrie (5th of
Aug., 1600). See note under the year 161 2.
(2) This probably refers to the Prayer Book of James I., issued in March, 1604.

vj*.

vj*/. vd.
xij*/.

iij*.

xxiiij*.

vj*/.

xiiij*. "

vj*/.

xvj*/.

iij*. ij*.

vj*/.
iiij*/. vj*/.

xviij*/. xij*/.

XXXV*.

vj*/.

xvj*/.
xviij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*. ij*.
xij*/.
iiij*/.
viij*/.
iij*.
vj*/. ix*/.
xij*/.
xiiij*/.
xxj*/.
viij*/.
ij*.
iij*/. vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xiij*. viij*.
xviij*/. xvj*/. iiij*/. vj*/.
xxj*. xxj*.
ij*/.
xviij*/.
[ 1604-05. ]

ST. MARY S, READING.

95

. Ifm to goodman Weste the Joyner for the Tabell for Kinge
James his Armes 

vj*.

[p. 129.] Ifm to the Lorde Bisshops Parritor for a Booke 
It'm to Goodman Grene for Payntinge the Kinges Armes
Ifm for Trussinge the ffourthe Bell 
Ifm paied for Chardges at the receit of the Ladie Bell at
London 
It'm to Mathewe Deane for mendinge the ffiytte of the
Trebell Clapper and for Iron Rodes for the Kinges
armes 
Ifm paied to Goodman Crosse for Carryinge the Bell to
Readinge and for Cranage and Wharfage 
It'm paied for Carryinge the Bell to the Churche 
It'm paied to Richard ffrestone for going to the Bellhanger
Ifm to Goodman Knight 22//. of mettle for the brasses
paied to him for Castinge them 
Ifm paied to John Wyse for 25 : of timber for the tenner
stocke and for the ffourthe Bell stocke 
It'm paid for foure Spokes for the tennor whele1 for two
daies worke to goodman wyse 
It'm paied to Ashebie for Sawinge the Stokes 
It'm paied for three great hoopes for iij newe wheles
Ifm paied to Olde ffather Barnes the Bellhanger for xxjtie
daies woorke at xviij*/. a daie 
Ifm paied for his Borde at that time 
It'm paied one that hope* to make the newe wheles for 5
daies 
It'm paied to ffather Barnes for one nightes worke 
Ifm paied for a Drinkinge for the helpers that nighte
Ifm paied to Robert Wyse for his helpe 
It'm for foure quarters for a newe whele and for nailes ...
It'm paied to Tymothie Deane for Iron worke for the
tennor 
Ifm to him for Drawinge the Clapper twise 
It'm to him for iiij Staples, a Buckell, for Drawinge of a
pinne and for a Bolster and nayles 
Ifm paied to the Joyner for quarter Bordes for iij wheles
Ifm paied for nayles for the wheles 
It'm paied for a hundred of Bordes & two foote, for the
Churche floor 
Ifm paied for a pece of timber & sawinge of it 
Ifm for nailes 
It'm to a Bargeman for a Roape 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for his halfe yeres wages 
It'm for Wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm for one Eall and a halfe of Hollan for the mendinge
of the Surplaces and to the Semster 
It'm to John wyse for Drawinge Planckes and for iij daies
worke 
Ifm to his man for iij daies worke 
It'm to Will'm marshall for his halfe yeres wages 
It'm for Wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm to Will'm Charde for 125: quartes and a pinte of
wine for the monthelie Communione 
It'm to Will'm Legge the Summe of 
It'm paied to him more 

1*.

mj*.

iiij*/.
xiiij*/.

xij/z.

Vj*.

mj*/.

xiij*. ij*.

xij*/. vj*/.

iiij*.

ix*/.

viij*.

iiij*/.

iij*.

ij*.

iij*.

xxxj*.

vj*/.

xiiij*.

v*.
xij*/.
iij*
xx*/.
xv*/.
xxij*.
vj*/.
xvj*/.
iij*.
xviij*/. vij*/.
xvj*/.
vij*. vj*.
ij*/.
xij*/.
xviij*/. iiij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/. xij*/.
iiij*.
viij*/.
iiij*. iij*.
vj*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.xij*/.
xxj*. iiij*.
iij*/.
iij*/. off.
X*.
(1) where, MS.
(2) i.e. helped.
96 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1604-05. ]
Ifm for my ffees for makinge the Accounte  ij*.
It'm more to Will'm Okham for wrytinge other matters ... v*. iiij*/.
It'm to Will'm marshall for him selfe and his horse for
two daies Ridinge to the Bellhanger  v*.

Summa totalis of the
Chardges is

i xxxvj//. viij*. ii^d. off.

Of n)$iC$ said Somme of Thertie sixe Poundes Eighte Shillinges foure Pence
halfpenie take out The Somme of xxxv/z'. xiij*. viij*/. off., There Restithe Dewe by
the Churche to Walter Eyer at this Accomte xxv*.
j?O0n Aldworthe, Clothier )
<^', > Churche Wardens.
Q&iWm Braxstone )
Q#irm Kendricke ) ,,.,..,.
> Surveyours of the highe wayes.
QiSrgan Johnson )
QtletttOrano' Paied to Mr. Docter Martin by Walter Eyer for the Collection of
Jeneva1 for Saint Maries Parrishe (1605) the some of vli. xvij*. vd.
K/X)t dtVCCOUtUlt of John Aldworthe, Clothier, and Will'm Braxstone
Churche Wardens of the Parrishe Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge, Made upon
Goodfrydaie beinge the Eighte and Twentithe Daie of Aprill 1606, And in the
ffourthe yere of the Raigne of our moste Dread Soveraigne Lorde James by the
grace of god Kinge of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the ffaithe &c.
And of Scotlande the Nine and Thirtithe.
[P-I3I-J JttptittUtft for the Three Communion Daies after
Easter 
It'm of widdowe Hewes for a whole yeres Rente 
It'm of Nicholas Russell for Mr. Bromefield 
It'm recevid for Lime for John A Larders Tombe 
It'm Recevid for sande which was lefte upon mendinge the
same 
It'm of John wigge for his Rent per Annum 
It'm of Gyles Coole for his Rente per Annum 
Ifm on Palmesundaie at the Comunion 
It'm of Thomas Winckles for Rente for the Stable per
Annum 
It'm on Mandaie Thursdaie at the Comunion 
Ifm for thee Seates and Hollielofe 
Ifm for the Quite Rentte 
Ifm for two Busshels of Lime solde 
It'm of Alice Sanders for her knill for the great Bell
It'm Ellen Joanes the Like 
Ifm Elizabeth Aldworthe the like 
* ' The city of Geneva of famous memory, for the zeal the inhabitants have ever had to reli
gion, and for harbouring of many persecuted for the same .... hath of late been put to great
charges  Our pleasure is that (the bishops) shall give orders to the parsons, vicars, curates,
and other incumbents of the several parishes in their dioceses, to make known so much to their
parishioners at their assemblies on Sundays and holydays  And for the receipt of such
monies as shall be contributed the said bishop shall appoint the churchwardens and sidesmen of each
parish, with the privity of the incumbents to take care thereof and .... to deliver the same to
the archdeacon' &c, &c. Extract from a letter from the King to the Abp. of Canterbury, Oct. 8,
1603. For the whole passage see Cardwell's ' Documentary Annals,' vol. II,, p. 48.

xxijs.

IX*?.

xij*.

xx*.

v*.

xx*/.
xl*.
xij*vj*.
id.
xv*.
iij*. xl*.
iij*/.
ij*.
xd.
ij*.ij*. ij*.
vj*/.
vj*/.vj*/.
[ 1605-06. ]

st. mary's, reading.

97

Ifm Marie Plomer the Like 
Ifm Mr State the Like 
Ifm Mre Hardie the Like 
Ifm Mrs. Alexander the Like 
Ifm Elizabethe Gallant the Like 
It'm for John Travers knill for the ffourthe Bell 
Ifm Agnes Kinge the like 
Ifm Marie Archer the Like 
Ifm Timothie Deane the Like 
It'm of goodman Burde for his Daughter Jane l the Like
Ifm of Mr Hardie for his wyves grave 
Summa totalis x/z". xj*.- iiij*/.
Q390ereof Theie praithe Allowance as followithe :
3npritnt0 to the Glasier for mendinge the glasse win
dowes 
Ifm for the Bred and wine at Easter 
It'm to the Bushopes Vicker and to his Clarke 
It'm for two Platters to receve the Comunion monie
Ifm for Pitchinge the grounde before the Churche Porche
It'm to Mr williams for a Rowle of the Christeninges and
burials 
Ifm to the Bushipes Appariter 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for Barnes 
It'm to Mr. Williams for a Quittans 
Ifm to the Smithe for Stuffe aboute the Bells 
Ifm to the Plomer for vij/. of Soder and his worke
Ifm for Smoke ffarthinges 
[p. 132.] Ifm for makinge of a Bill of presentment 
Ifm to the Appariter 
It'm to Wm Marshall in full payment for the Smithes bill
Ifm to Mr Okham for Quit Rente 
Ifm to Thomas Hill for mendinge the scoolehowse Wale2
Ifm for a table for the Degrees of Marriage 
It'm for Two Bookes sent by the Ordenarie 
It'm to the Glasier for mendinge two Panes of Glasse
Ifm to Will'm marshall for his Wages 
It'm for Wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm for a quarter of Lyme and foure Rudge Tyles 
Ifm for wine for the monthelie Comunions 
It'm to Thomas Hill and his Laborer for three Daies
Worke 
It'm to Will'm westraye for hinges for the Churche gate ...
Ifm for mendinge the Waynescotte in the Chancell 
It'm for Barnes Worke and to the Smithe 
It'm for mendinge the Seates and a newe Seate Dore
Ifm for a Turne of Sande 
Ifm for Three Hundered of Tyles 
It'm for tyle Pines Lathe nayles and two ridge Tyles
It'm for Pavinge of a Grave 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for his halfe yeres Wages 
It'm for wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
It'm for nayles to mende the Bere 
Ifm for A Loade of Lime  
It'm to the masons and theire Laborers for five daies woorke

lj*.

vj*/.

lj*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.

xij*/.

xij*/.

xij*/.
xij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
viij*.
vj*/.
xiiij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
vj*/.
xd.
ij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iij*.
vj*/.
x*.
ij*/.
iijs.
V*.
ij*.
id.
ij*/.
vj*/.
iij*.
vd.
j*.
vj*/.
xd.
j*.
viij*/.
j*.
iij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
xxvij*.
vj*.
viij*/.
vij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
vij*/.
xd.
iij*.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
j*.
vj*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
ij*/.
xvj*.
viij*/.
XX*.
(l)Jame, MS.
(2) i.e., wall.
VIJ*. V*.
ijs.
iiij*.
vine

xij*/.
viij*/.

AVJJ. ix*.

xij*/.
viij*/.

sxij*.

viij*/.

xvj*. V*.

iiij*. vij*.

vj*/.

XV*.

X*.

X*.
ij*.

iiij*/.

iiij*/.
xv*/.
g8 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1605-06. ]
Ifm for Three Load of fflintes 
It'm for sixe Turnes of Sande 
Ifm for halfe a Load of Stones 
Ifm for a Loade of Stones to John Moore 
Ifm for Two Loade of fflintes to Crockford 
It'm for ffoure Daies Woorke to two masons & theire
Laborers 
Ifm for Digginge Downe the Bancke and Carryinge a waye
of the Rubbishe 
Ifm to Goodman Whitell for ffoure Loades of fflintes
Ifm to Thomas Plomeridge for ffive Quarters of Lyme and
ffive hundered of Bricke at vj*. the halfe thousand ...
Ifm to the Masons and theire Laborers for iiij Daies
worke 
Ifm to the timbermen in Erneste for the Coopinge timber
It'm to two Masons and theire laborers for one daies
woorke 
Ifm for Three Loade of fflintes to Luke Paine 
Ifm to Thomas hill and his prentice and to his Laborers
for ffive Daies worke 
It'm to Plomeridge for Three Quarters of Lyme 
Ifm to John Moore for viij turnes of Sande and a Quarter
of Lyme 
Ifm to him for a Loade of fflinte 
It'm to John Harrisone for gatheringe the smale Stones
togeather 
Ifm to John Averie for a daies Worke and a Litle Pece
of Timber 
It'm to Nicholas Lightfoote for two Daies worke in goinge
to Pamborne  ij*.
It'm for Two Jornies to Arberfielde for Tymber and for
Two Keyes for the wall  xij*/.
[p. 133.] It'm to Thomas Hill and his man for halfe a daies Worke xij*/.
It'm to Nicholas Lightfoote for a daies worke to Laie on
the Tymber  xij*/.
Ifm Owinge to Walter Eyers for arrerages when he was
Churchewarden  xxv*.
Ifm two [sic] Humfrie ffynmore for the Surpleces  iij//. iiij*.
It'm to Mr Wallington for the Assurance of the Churche
Landes by the Letters Patentes granted from Queene
Eliz|abeth]*  vj/z".
Ifm for Tymber to Coope the Churche Walls  iij/z". vd.
Ifm to John Aldworthe, Clothier, beinge Churche warden
for the Arrerages  vj/z". x*. vij*/.
Ifm to Will'm Okham for makinge this Accounte  ij*.
Summa totalis is xxx/z. xj*. iiij*/.
Of whiche said Sume of xxx/z". xj*. iiij*/., Take out the Some of xli. xj*. iiij*/.
Then the Churche is in Dette xx//., wch some of xx//. was Appointed at this Ac
counte to be assessed upon the Parrishioners, endefferentlie, by these men ffollow-
inge (viz1), Mr. John Blagrave, Mr. Peter Harde, Anthonie Knighte and Will'm
Kendericke, which was by them Don Accordinglie.
* This 'Assurance' perhaps refers to the restoration of the Rectorial tithe to the Vicar of
St. Mary's made by Qu. Elizabeth in the 16th year of her reign. Patent Roll 16 Elizabeth. Part 9.
m. (32).
[ 1606-07. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. ^9
At this Accounte by the Assent of the moste parte of the Vesterie, These men
whose names Ar followinge are Added to be of the same Vesterie (viz') ;
Richard winche.
Anthonie Braxstone.
John Goddarde.
John Dewell.
will'm westwraie.
Symon Strood.
John Hanington. QftilYm. Braxstone ) V Churchewardens.
(BeorCje Thorne )
(£tC0 ar5 Winche ) Surveyours of the
QMJOttfc Braxstone j hiShe waies-
LP-1 34- J \£.)p£ dtvCUttfc I of Will'm Braxstone And George Thorne Churche War
dens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Readinge, made upon Good fridaie,
1607, beinge the Thirde Daie of Aprill, And in the ffyfte yere of the Raigne of
our moste Dread Soveraigne Lorde James by the grace of god Kinge of England,
ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the ffaithe &c, And of Scotland the ffortithe.
jnprittU0, for the Easter Communions 
It'm of John Wigge for a Yeres Rent 
Ifm of Mr Reve for a Yeres Rent for the Stable in Castell
street 
Ifm of Giles Coole for a Yeres Rent 
It'm of Johan Huce, widowe, for a Yeres Rente 
Ifm for Quitrent by the yere 
Ifm for the Knill of the Ladie Bell for Robert Bull
Ifm for the Knill of the fourthe Bell for John milles
Childe  _ 
Ifm for the Knill of the Ladie Bell for Johan Sanders ...
Ifm for the Grave in the Churche for her 
Ifm for Mrs Boothes Grave in the Church 
It'm for her Knill with the Ladie Bell 
Ifm for Jane Grantams Knill with the ffourthe Bell
Ifm for Mother Pages Knill with the Ladie Bell 
It'm Katherin gallantes Knill with the Ladie Bell 
It'm Thomas Walkers Knill with the ffourthe Bell 
It'm Nobles daughters Childe for her Knill with the ffourthe
Bell 
It'm the Like for Theoder wilkes 
Ifm John Haningtons Childes Knill with the Ladie Bell
Ifm the Like for Edmund Braxstone 
It'm Edward Martins Knill with the ffourthe Bell 
It'm Thomas Martins Knill with the Ladie Bell 
Ifm for John Chardes Knill with the fourthe Bell 
Ifm Gabrile Spiers Knill with the Ladie Bell 
Ifm upon Palme Sundaie at the Communion 
It'm for the holilofe and the Seates 
Ifm for Mr Docter Powell Seate 
Ifm Anne Woodstocke Knill with the Ladell* [sic] Bell ...
* i.e., Ladie.

xxiiij*.

nj*/.

xl*.

XV*.

xij*.

xij*.

ij*.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
V*.
xd.
xxxj*.
xd.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
too the Churchwardens' accounts, [ 1606-07. ]
Ifm Johan Richardes Knill with the fourthe Bell  xij*/.
Ifm for the Communion on Mandie Thursdaie  iij*. vij*/
Ifm moore for the Seates and holilofe  xx*/.
Summa totalis — ixli. xvj*. vj*/.
Q39$ereof theie praiethe Allowance as followithe:
jfnprim(0, for Bread and Wine at Easter  xvj*. vd.
It'm for nailes, a board, & the Carpenters woorke about
the Churche gates  ¦  xvj*/.
It'm to Adams for his woorke upon the same gates  ij*.
It'm to the Bisshops Parriter  iiij*/.
Ifm to the Bisshops man  H]s. iiij*/.
Ifm for Parchement & Wrytinge the Regester  xviij*/.
Ifm to the Docters man  ij*. iij*/.
Ifm for a daie to send our presentmentes  iiij*/.
[p. 135.] It'm to the Plomer for xij poundes and a halfe of soder at
ix*/. a pound  ix*. iiij*/.
Ifm for Woodde  vj*/.
It'm for the Plomers Worke and his mans  xiiij*/.
Ifm for a smale Rope for the Trebell  xviij*/.
It'm to Will'm marshall for halfe yeres wages  xviij*. iiij*/.
It'm for Washinge the Surplaces and other clothes for the
Churche  xij*/.
It'm for nailes to mende the Beare and the Seat Dores ... ij*/.
It'm for mendinge the Eye of the Clapper of the ffourthe
bell  ij-f- vj*/.
It'm for pavinge a Grave  xvj*/.
It'm for a paier of Gemols for a seat Dore  vj*/.
Ifm for Threescore nayles  ix*/.
It'm for shotinge of four Ringes  viij*/.
It'm for two Keyes & mendinge of a Strappe and a Pynne xd.
Ifm for iij daies worke to ffather Barnes about the Belles iij*.
Ifm for his Diet the said two daies  xvj*/.
Ifm for two Strappes  xij*/.
Ifm for a Gemoll  iij*/.
Ifm for a Candlesticke  iij*/.
It'm to the Glaysier for mendinge the Glasse windowes ... ij*. j*/.
Ifm for ffive mates for the Bell Roppes  xx*/.
It'm for makinge Cleane the Gutter  ij*/.
It'm to the Smithe for a locke a latche & a Barre for the
west dore  ij*. yj*Z
Ifm for mendinge the cheste Locke  iij*/.
Ifm for mendinge the Treble Bell Clapper  iij*. iiij*/.
Ifm for ffather Barnes Diet for his worke  xij*/.
Ifm for nayles  iiij*/.
Ifm for pavinge a Grave  xij*/.
Ifm for a Barge Line  iijf. vj*/.
It'm for stelinge the Churche mattocke  viij*/.
Ifm for a Brade sholve*  xd.
It'm to a Carpenter for a daies worke about the Churche
& the Churche gates  xij*/.
Ifm for xiiij ffoot of Boarde  xiij*/.
It'm to the Smithe for his worke about the Churche gates vj*/.
Ifm for nayles  vd.
It'm to will'm marshall for his halfe yeres wage  xviij*. iiij*/.
* i.e. broad shovel.

[ 1606-07. ]

ST. MARYS, READING.

101

Ifm for xxv quartes and a pinte of muskadine at xd. a
quarte, for the monthlie Comunions  xxj*. iij*/.
Ifm for wasshinge the Churche Clothes  xij*/.
Ifm to the Smithe for a Keye and a staple, & for lead for
the tower doare  xd.
Ifm to the Glasier for mendinge the Glasse windowes ... ij*. iiij*/.
Ifm paied for Quite Rent to Mr. Okham  xviij*/.
Ifm to him for wrytinge the Accounte ... .,  ij*.
Summa totalis vj/z. xix*. j*/.
The Somme of the Receytes is ixli. xvj*. vj*/. whereof take out for expences
vj//. xix*. j*/., so reste due lvij*. vd.
QTlonte Collected of suche of the Parrisioners whose names followithe accord
inge to the Taxation viz' : —
3nprintt0 of Mr. Anthonie Blaggrave, Esquier, for South
cott 
Ifm of Mr. Richard Turner ...
Ifm of Will'm Philpe 
Ifm of John Asten 
Ifm of Nicholas maie 

[p-

136.] Ifm of George Thorne

V*.

Edward Stanton ...

Will'm Elkins 

ij*.

vj*/.

John Calcatt

Richard Burde 

xv*/.
Thomas Page
Chrystofer Jacob 
xx*/.
Walter ffellowe ...
John Aldworthe, Tanner ...
xd.
George Stare
Gylbart Aldworthe 
ij*.
vj*/.
Richard Jones ...
Gilbart Brewer 
xd.
Robert Baldin ...
Anthonie Braxstone 
ij*.
vj*/.
Thomas Chamberlin
Will'm Legge 
V*.
Will'm Ashebie ...
Hughe Gilpin & Edward
Will'm Younge ...
Baker 
ij*.
vj*/.
Peter Baker 
John Evans, Glover 
iij*.
iiij*/.
Edward Richardson
John Evans, Tanner 
xx*/.
Richard Coxe
Will'm Rumsie 
V*.
Richard Emerton
Thomas Patison 
ij*.
vj*/.
Will'm Diblie ...
John Sanders 
xx*/.
Robert Bull 
Anthonie Knight 
V*.
John Parr 
John Goddard 
iij*.
iiij*/.
John Miles 
Mr. Henrie Alexander
vj*.
viij*/.
Richard Marquicke
Thomas Rumbelo 
iij*.
iiij*/,
Thomas Martyn ...
Richard Burren 
xd.
Thomas Hill
Peter Hardie 
X*.
Josephe Samuell
Chrystofer Turner 
ix*.
ij*/.
Davie Elk 
Thomas Gatlie 
vj*.
viij*/.
nicholas Lightfott
Henrie Adams 
xx*/.
Phillip Josephe ...
Henrie Walker 
xd.
Averie Berrie
Will'm Kenricke 
V*.
John Glasse
Will'm Iremonger 
ix*.
ij*/.
Edwarde Slarke ...
James West 
xd.
Wydowe Pyther ...
John Hanington 
iij*.
iiij*/.
Richard Nobell ...
Will'm Tenche 
xd.
John Kenedaie ...
Richard Joyes 
xx*/.
Henrie Scotte
Will'm Braxstone 
V*.
John mills 
Mr. Seikes 
viij*.
iiij*/.
Richard Graye ...
Richard Easte 
vd.
Mr. Allen 
AAAJ. XX*.
xx*/.
iij*.
ix*/.
xx*/.
iiij*. iij*.
iiij*/. xd.
ij*.
vj*/. xd.
t.
vd.
,
xd.
,,
xd.
, ,
xx*/.
.
xd.
xx*/.
xd.
xd.
xd.
ij*.ij*. ij*.ij*.
ij*. ij*.
vj*/.vj*/.vj*/. ij*/.
vj*/.vj*/. xd.
.
xd.
ij*.
vj.*/
xxd.
ij*.
vj*/.
xxd.
xd.
xd.
ij*.
iij*.
iiij*/. xxd.
xd.
vj*/.
102

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1606-07. ]

Edmund Braxstone .
ffrancis Plomer ...
John Dewell
George Dewell ...
ffrancis Dewell ...
George Higges ... .
Henrie Hill 
Clement Kent
Henrie Prince
Thomas Pildrim ...
Hughe Allen ... .
Will'm westwraie*
Will'm Patie ... .
John Alder, Clothier ,
Michaell Ebson ... .
Richard Winche ...
Chareles Crowther
John Davis 
John Wigge ... .
Robert Gallant ...
Tymothie Deane...
Valentyne Skeate

iij*. iiij*/.
xxd.
iij*. iiij*/.
v*. xxd.
vj*/.
ij*. vj*/. xd. xd.
xxd. xxd.
iij*. iiij*/.
xd.
iij*. iiij*/.
vd.
vs. xxd. xd.
vs. xxd. xd.
ij*. vj*/.

Gabrill Spyer 
will'm Smithe 
John Mapleton, Junior
Chrystofer Tovie 
Will'm Okham 

vj*/.
xxd. xxd. xd.
xviij*/.

Summa totalis rec' xiiij/z. iiij*. xj*/.
Q39$ereof theie praithe allowance as
followithe :
3nprimt0 to Mr. wai-
lington for the assurance
of the Churche Landes vj/z.
It'm to Emes for three
Loades and tenne foot
of Tymber  iij/z. iiij*.
Ifm paied to Ashebie for
sawinge the tymber to
Cope the wales  xij*.
It'm paied for Drawinge
the timber to the Walls viij*/,
It'm paied to Henrie
Prince for his worke
for lainge the timber
upon the wall  ix*. vj*/.
It'm for ix keeyes of wood
to keye the Timber to
gether  ix*/.

ij*/.

iiij/z'.

ij*.
vj*. x*.

[p. 137.] Ifm for Two nayles to nayle on the Planckes hede to the
Timber 
It'm for halfe a loade of fflinte, Two Busshels of Lyme, a
busshel of Tylshardes 
It'm to Hill the mason for three Daies woorke for him-
selfe and his man a bout the walls 
It'm paied to John Alder in part of paiment of vj/z'. x*. vij*/.
Summ Laied forthe is xvli. vs. id.
Soe take out of the said Some xvli. vs. id., The Some of xiiij/z'. iiij*. xj*/., Then
the said Will'm Braxstone hathe layed oute more then hee hathe recevid j/z. ij*/.,
wch said Some of xx*. ij*/. take take [sic] out of the some of lvij*. yd., Then the
Churche is to have of him xxxvij*. iij*/.
The Churche Owethe as ffollowithe viz' :
Inprimis to the said Humfrie ffynmore for the said Surpleces
It'm to the said Walter Eyers for the Olde arrerages
Ifm to John Alder  Summ vj/z. ix*. vij*/.
To paie this there is to receave upon the Taxacion 
And of Will'm Braxstone 
Summ to rec' comithe to vj/z'. vj*. xj*/.
All that beinge paied the Churche wilbe in dett ij*. ij*/.
d5eorCT,e Thome
will'm Kendricke
QPtfPtn Rumsie
Gylbart Aldworth
* This name is crossed through.

iij/z.

mj*.
xxv*. xl*.

iiij/z. ix*.
xxxvij*.

vij*/.
viij*/. iij*/.

Churche Wardens.

Surveyors of the highe waies.

[ 1607-08. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 103
K/fyt (fi|yCCOUttt£t of George Thorne and Will'm Kendricke Churche
Wardens of the parishe Churqhe of Saint Maries in Readinge, made upon Good
Fridaie beinge the ffive and Twentithe Daie of Marche and our Ladie daie, 1608,
And in the Sixte yere of the Raigne of our moste Dreade Soveraigne Lorde James
by the grace of god Kinge of England, ffraunce and Ireland, Defendor of the
ffaithe &c. And of Scotland the One and ffortithe.

Z%t Receyptes
jfnprltttte for the Easter Comunion (1607) ...
Ifm for the Ladie Bell for Sisslie Hether 
Ifm for Amye Spier 
Ifm for Will'm Taylor 
Ifm for John Goddardes Childe 
Ifm for Will'm Bates 
Ifm for Mre Watlington 
Ifm for Margaret Eyres 
Ifm for Mr Mores Childe 
Ifm for Robert Aldworthe 
Ifm for Elizabethe Allowaie 
Ifm for John Spier for the ffourthe Bell 
Ifm for Elizabeth Barnes 
Ifm for Amye Spier 
Ifm for Suzan Spier 
Ifm for Walter Lane  
Ifm for John Myles 
It'm for Henrie Alexander the Ladie Bell 

[p. 138.] Ifm for George Porchmouthe 
Ifm for Izake Chamberlin 
Ifm for Richard Stevens 
Ifm for the Grave of Will'm Taylor in the Churche 
It'm for the Grave of John Goddard  
Ifm for the Grave of Margarett Eyers 
Ifm for the Grave of yonge Henrie Alexander  ...
Ifm for the Grave of Elizabeth Allowaie 
Ifm the gyfte of Mr. Wm Gryffin late mynister there
It'm of John Wigge for one yeres Rent 
Ifm of Mr Reve for the Lyke 
Ifm of Gyles Toole for the Lyke 
Ifm for the Tenement of Roger Aylife for the Like 
Ifm for Quite Rente 
It'm on Palm sundaie, 1607, for the Comunion 
Ifm for the marbell stone solde to Mr Richard Turnor ...
It'm for the Lessor marbell stone in my handes 
It'm for Holiloef and Seates 
It'm for the Comunion on Mandie Thursdaie and good
fridaie 
Ifm recevid of th'olde Bill of Taxacion as a fore 
It'm of Will'm Braxstone for that remayned in his handes
Summa totalis xvij/z'. xviij*. vj*/.

xd.

iij/z".

j*.

vj*/.

j*.

vj*/.

1

j*.

vj*/.

j*.

vj*/.

j*.
vj*/.
j*.
vj*/.
j*.
vj*/.
1
j*.
vj*/.
1
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
V*.
xl*.
XV*.
xij*.
xij*.
ij*.
V*.
XX*.
viij*.
xij*.
vij*/.
iij*.
vij*.
vj*/.
xxxvij*.
iij*/.
Q39$ereof the[y] praiethe Allowance as followithe :
104

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1607-08. ]

(paimenfe©.

Jnprimi© for bread and wine at Easter Comunion 1607
It'm for the firste Comunion after Easter 
It'm to the Pariter for savinge us a Jornie to Maydenhead
It'm to him for caringe of presentmentes to Oxford ...
Ifm to Mr Wolfe for writinge the Register 
Ifm to the Officers of Sarum w'h the Register 
Ifm for Smoake ffarthinges 
Ifm to the Plomer for his Worke 
It'm to the Pariter for warninge of us 
Ifm to Will'm Okham for Quitt Rent 
It'm to Bodie the Glasier 
It'm for ffive Graves Pavinge in the Churche 
Ifm for mendinge the Churche gate 
It'm for Parchement 
Ifm for halfe a hundred of Pamentes1 
Ifm for the Newe Rope for the Ladie Bell 
It'm for a Newe Strappe 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for his halfe yeres wages
Ifm for wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
Ifm for a Barge Lyne 
Ifm for mendinge the ffourthe Bell Clapper 
It'm for- a Spade 
It'm to the Pavyor for Pavinge the Weste Dore 
Ifm to will'm marshall for his halfe yeres wages
Ifm for wasshinge the Churche Clothes 
Ifm for xvj ffoot of Tymber to William Legge 
It'm to Mr Hardie for vj ffoote of timber to make the
newe Beare 
Ifm for sawinge of bothe Peces 
It'm to will'm Legge for vij hundered of Boardes and five
ffoote at vij*. a hundered 
Ifm for vj Quarters at iij*/. a Peece 
It'm for Byllotes for the Poore ffolkes Seates 
Ifm for five payre of Jemoles and one Olde Jemoll...
It'm for the Carpenters worke 
It'm for a Quarter 

[p. 139.] It'm for Nayles aboute the Seates 
It'm to Henrie Barfoote Mason for Removinge the havepace
and for stuffe 
It'm to Thomas Hill for his Woorke and his Laborers
worke & for stuffe 
It'm to John More for a Turne of Sande 
It'm to Mathewe Deane for mendinge the Churche Dore
Keye and the Lockes 
Ifm to A Laborer for a daies worke 
It'm to Humfrie ffylmore in part of payment of iij/z. iiij*.
It'm to him for Refters" & Quarters 
It'm for xxviij quarters and a pint of muskedine for the
Monthelie Comunions 
It'm to Grippe the Joyner for the wainskott and his woorke
It'm to Walter Eyers in full satisfaccion of his dette
It'm to John Aldworthe in full satysfaccion of his dette ...
It'm to Will'm Okham for makinge this Accounte 

xiiij*.

vj*/.

xvj*/.

vj*/.

iiij*/.

xij*/.
ij*.
ij*.
iij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
xj*.
vj*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
ix*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
xj*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
vij*.
vj*/.
xviij*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xviij*.
iiij*/.
xij*/.
V*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xlix*.
iiij*/.
xviij*/.
iiij*/
xxij*/.
xxiij*.
vj*/.
iij*/.
vjs.
vj*/.
xxd.
viij*/.
j*.
ix*/.
vj*/.
xxxix*.
ij*/
xj*.
vj*/.
xxiij*.
ix*/.
xix*.
xj*/.
xxv*.
xl*.
vij*/.
iiij*.
Summa totalis xixli. viij*. ix*/.
(1) i.e., paving tiles (?)
(2) i.e., rafters.
[ 1608-O9. J ST. MARY'S, READING. 105
Take oute of this Some of xixli. viij*. ix*/., The Some of xvij/z. xviij*. vj*/.,
There reste due unto the said George Thorne xxx*. iij*/.
Owinge to Humfrie ffylmore by the Churche xxiiij*. xd.
Towardes the Payment of the said Somme of 30*. 3*/. and the Some of
24*. to*/., There remaynethe to be Gathered of the Olde Taxacion the Some of
xxj*. viij*/. (by Mr. Kendericke). QPtMam ftenoericfte ) „u u „r J
> Churche Wardens.
(£ic0aro* Q8ixiiU j
(Beorge Dewell ) Surveyours of the
% enrie mil j Hishe waves-
(Wlemorany, that at this Accounte it is Decreed by Mr Docter Powell, Vicar
of the said parishe, Mr Robert Reve, Mr John Blagrove, Mr Alexander Blagrove,
William Legge, George Thorne, William Kendricke, Thomas Gatlie, Thomas Lane,
John Kennedaie and William Okham, and Divers other of the said parishe, That
all those wch are determined to Come to the Comunion at the Lent time, where
theie ar to Reccon w'h Mr Docter for theire Duties, Theie are to come to him or
his Minister the daie before theie minde to Receave, and not in the next morninge,
because it wilbe a hinderaunce, troble and lett to him or his minister in theire
Studie by wch meanes theie shall not be hable to Enforme and instrocte those per
sons wch Doe minde to Receave (and others), theire Duties towardes Almightie god.
ottttd, further at this Accounte it is Decreed and Orderid, that Mr Wolfe shall
have the Chapel adioyninge to the Churche for to keepe a Scoole, Duringe the
time that hee shall serve Mr Docter Powell, and all others that shall serve him, if
theie shalbe so disposed, And that the same shalbe Repayred and made ffitte for
that purpose by the Churche wardens.
dftn6 it is ffurther Decreed & Orderid that everie man from hensforthe wch
shalbe removed out of theire Seat shall paie to the Churchewardens vj*/., And everie
woman iiij*/., to the use of the Church.
Jatxb Whereas Will'm marshall, Clarke, At the Accounte holden the One and
Twentithe daie of March, 1599, was then allowed iij*. iiij*/. towardes the incresinge
of his wages, and for the Same hee is to Ringe the Eighte of Clocke Bell everie
Eveninge bothe holie daie and workinge daie thorowe the whole yere, And because
it is a great paine and troble to the said Will'm to continewe the same, At this
Accounte it is Decreed and Orderid, That he shall have iij*. iiij*/. more agmentid
to his wages to be paied unto him for his wages and Paines takinge in Ringinge
of the Bell, as is aforesaid, And so hee is to have xl*. per Annum.
[P-Mo.] ^£J)£ <2vCCOUtu6 of Will'm Kendricke and Richard Wynche Churche
Wardens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries Churche in Readinge, mad[e] upon
Goodfrydaie beinge the ffourtenthe Daie of Aprill, 1609, And in the Seventhe yere
of [the] kinges Majesties Raigne that nowe is, of England.

_ je Receiptes.
JttpttttU0t for the Easter Comunion, 1608 
Ifm the Monie on Easter Mundaie then followinge 
It'm the Monie Loe Sundaie then followinge 
* 'Richard' is substituted for 'James,' crossed through.

xij*.

vj*/.

V*.

xd.

iij*.

viij*/.

io6

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1608-09. ]

It'm moore upon Palm Sundaie laste ...
It'm moore on Mandie Thursdaie 
It'm of John Wigge for his Rent 
Ifm of Mr Reve for a Garden Plotte ...
It'm for the two Tenementes at the Buttes
It'm for Quite Rente 

Ifm of John Revels wyfe for the fyfte Bell for her husbande
It'm for Willes Blunt for the same Bell
Ifm for Mrs- Blake for the same Bell 
It'm for Thomas wheler for the same Bell ...
It'm for Avies Wheler for the same Bell
It'm for Catherine Berrie for the same Bell
It'm for Elner Alder for the same Bell
Ifm for Mr Thomas Lydall for the same Bell
It'm for Richard Charde for the same Bell...
It'm for marie Winche for the same Bell ...
It'm for Jane Kendricke for the same Bell . . .
It'm for a Childe of Thomas Lyford for the same Bell
It'm of John Quarrie for the iiij Bell ...
It'm for marie Springall for the same Bell
It'm for marie Winches grave 
It'm for Janes Kendrickes grave 
to receave [in margin] It'm for Marie Asten for the iiij Bell
It'm for the Seates and the Holie Loffe  <
Ifm Receaved for the Removes in the Churche viz' :
It'm of Mr Iremonger 
Ifm of Anthonie Knight 
Ifm of John Goddard 
Ifm for his wyfe 
Ifm of Will'm Rumsie 
Ifm of Will'm Legge & his wyfe 
It'm of Will'm Braxstone 
Ifm of Walter Eyers 
It'm of John Wigge for his wyfe 
It'm of Will'm Wheatestrawe for his wyfe
It'm of John Glasse for his wyfe 
It'm of James Weste for his wyfe 
Ifm of Thomas Rumbelo for his wyfe...
Ifm of John Mils 
It'm of George Thorne for his wyfe
Ifm of Mr Chrystofer Turner 

It'm of Sir Thomas Vachell for tholde arrerages
Ifm of Edward Kinge 

Summa totalis xj/z'. viij*. vd.
[p. 141.] Q3-)jJereof The[y] Prayethe Allowance as ffoUowithe:
j|ni)rtmt0, for Bred and wine for Easter Comunion, 1608
It'm for Loundon the Carpender for makinge the Beare ...
It'm for Boardes for the same 
* These four sums in margin.

iiij*.

ix*/.

xxij*/.

xl*.

xv*.

xxiiij*.

ij*.
$li. 9*. 7*/.*
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xjj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
iiij/z". viij*.
2*/.
4//. 13*.
6*/.*
\'}d.
vj*/
vj*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
xd.
vj*/.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*/.
xvj*.
18*.
7*.*
viij*/. xxd.
4*/.*
xvij*.
id.
nj*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
[ 1608-09. J ST. MARY'S, READING. I07
Ifm for the Iron geare for the same 
Ifm to Mr Wolfe for wrytinge the Register 
It'm to London for a daies woorke 
Ifm to the Carpender and his man for viij Daies woorke
about the Bels and for theire Borde 
It'm to Tymothie Deane for mendinge a gogin of the Bell
and for a C. of nayles 
Ifm for 3 foote of Timber to hange the Bell 
Ifm paied for Smoke ffarthinges 
Ifm for Mr Wolfe his Dynner at Inglefield 
Ifm to Wm Marshall Clarke for his yeres wages 
Ifm for a Payer of Jemols for a Dore of a Seat 
Ifm for a sholve & stelinge the Matocke 
It'm for wasshinge the Churche Lynnyn 
It'm for Regestringe of the Teryor of the Glybe Landes at
the Bysshops Visitacion   ...
It'm for 'Mendinge the Churche in Tylinge and for stuffe
and Carpenders woorke 
It'm to Wm Charde for 27 quartes of wine at 10*/. the
quarte 
Ifm to Mr Scotte for 14 quartes of wine for the monthelie
Comunions at 10*/. the quarte 
It'm to the Plomer for mendinge the Gutter & for 4/. & a
halfe of soder at 9*/. the Pounde 
Ifm for a Rope for the Lytle Bell 
It'm for a Sholve and a Jemoll for a Seat 
It'm for Pavinge of Two Graves in the Churche 
Ifm for newe makinge the Churche gate 
Ifm for glasinge the Churche windowes 
Ifm to the mason for mendinge the skolehowse and to his
Laborer for two Daies woorke & a halfe 
It'm for Stones and other Stuffe 
It'm to London for a Daies Woorke 
It'm paied to Humfrie ffilmore for an Olde Dette 
Ifm to George Thorne for his Dette 
It'm to Will'm Okham for wrytinge this Accounte 

iij*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

xiiij*/.

xij*-.

vj*/.

j*.j*.
ij*.

viij*/. iij*/. j*/.

j*.
xl*.

j*.

vj*/.
iiij*/.

ij*.

V*.

xd.

X*.

vj*/.

xxij*.

vj*/.

xj*.

viij*/.

iiij*. j*.

ix*/.xj*/.
iij*/.

ij*.
iij*. vj*.

iiij*/.
viij*/.

7//. 19*.

10*/."

V*.

iij*. .?¦
xxiiij*. XXX*.

iiij*/. ij*/.
xd.
iij*/.

V*.

Summa totalis xj/z". ix*. vd.
3U. 9*. 7*//
Take oute of this Some of xj/z. ix*. yd., the Some of xj/z'. viij*. vd., There
restithe due unto the said Will'm Kendricke xij*/.
(BiC^arO @0inc6e)Chuche adens Q&Wm Pearce ) Surveyers of the
3o0n &OOOaroe f !L '^ ' ! nS' £0oma0 Lyforde j Highe waies.
[p. 142.] QfHentOranOUm At this Account it is agreed That whosoever hereafter
shalbe Removid by the Churche Wardens from theire Seates to anie other, And hee
or thaie beinge so Removid will not tarrie and Abyde in the said Seat but Will or
Doe come Backe again, shall paie for everie time so Doinge to the Churche War
dens Twelve Pence for the mayntenaunce of the Churche, And if it be a woman
wch hathe a husband, That shall so Offende, Then her husband to paie xij*/. for
her, And if it be a widowe then shee to paie xij*/. for her selfe.
* These sums in margin.
io8

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1609-IO. ]
<Lyt dtvCCOIttp^ of Richard Winche and John Goddarde Churchewar
dens of the parishe Churche of Saint maries in Readinge, made upon Goodfridaie
beinge the Sixte of Aprill 16 10, And in the Eighte yere of the Kinges Majesties
Raigne that nowe is. Z%t Receiptes.
JtWJ)lftttU0 for Easter Comunion, 1609 
Ifm on Easter mondaie followinge 
It'm the Sundaie after 
It'm for the ffifte Bell for Mr. Richard homes of Rie
sosex1 
It'm for his Buryall in the Churche 
Ifm for the same Bell for Will'm Walker 
Ifm the fourthe Bell of Agnis Wels widowe 
Ifm of the Comunicantes that were behinde for Easter
Comunion the firste Sundaie after Easter 
Ifm the ffifte Bell for Brosell Alder  , 
Ifm for the iiij Bell for Elizabeth Jones 
Ifm for the vth Bell for Anthonie Brackstone 
Ifm for the same Bell for Walter Davis 
Ifm of John wigge for a yeres Rent 
Ifm for halfe a yeres Rent for the howse that Richard
Aylard dwelt in 
It'm Recevid one Palme Sundaie, 1610 
Ifm on mandie Thursdaie for the Comunion 
Ifm of Coles for halfe yeres Rent 
Ifm of Mr. Reve for a yeres Rent
It'm recevid for Quit Rent 
Ifm for Seates and Hollie Loffe 
Ifm for Removes in the Churche 

Ifm for the iiij Bell for Thomas Gatlies man ... .
It'm the same Bell for Mr. Barnard Harisons mayed
Ifm the same Bell for Thomas Lyfordes man .. .,
Ifm the v Bell for Mr. Carter 
It'm the same Bell for Thomas Aley senior ... .
Ifm the iiij Bell for Barfootes Daughter 
Ifm the v Bell for Mrs. Seikes 
Ifm for her Buryall in the Churche 
Ifm of Mr. John Blagrave 

Vllj*.

mj*/.

iiij*

vij*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xl*.
vj*.
iiij*.
jx*/.
ij*.
jx*/.
vj*.
XV*.
ij*.
xxxvj*.
vj*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
8/. 1*. 8*/.2
xij*/.
xij*/
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
yj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
Summa totalis ix/z'.s xd.
19*. 2*/.s
[p. 143.] Qj$$ereof theye prayethe Allowance as ffoUowithe:
fnpr(mi0 ffor Bred and wine for Easter Communion,
1609  ™\s- vii#
It'm to Mr. Wolfe for wrytinge the Register to Salesberie
and the Register all the yere, and his Dinner at the
visitacion  v)s-
It'm to the Somner for warninge us to the visitacion ... viij*/.
It'm to him for Carryinge the Register to Salesburie ... ij*. yj*/.
It'm for pavinge Mr. homes grave  ]*• iiij*/.
(1) i.e., Sussex. (2) These sums in margin.
(3) 'ixli: is substituted for 'viijzY. xixs.' crossed through.
[ i6io-ii. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

109

It'm for Smoke farthinges 
Ifm for a Barge Lyne for Belropes 
Ifm for two payer of Jemolls for Seates 
It'm to Deanes for mendinge the Church gate ..
It'm for washinge the Churche Lynen 
Ifm to Will'm Marshall for his waiges 
It'm to Adames for mendinge the Churche gate
Ifm to Will'm Okham for Quit Rent 
It'm for Mendinge the Glas windowes 

It'm for a payer of Jemols 
Ifm for mendinge third Bell and nayles2 
It'm for mendinge a Grave 
It'm to Will'm Marshall for his waiges 
Ifm for washinge the Churche Lynen 
Ifm for mendinge the Churche gate henge 
Ifm for mendinge the Locke of the Tower Doare ...
It'm for two Bell Ropes waying i5d [sic] 
It'm for pavinge a grave 
It'm for Playstringe the walle over Mr Vicars seat ...
It'm for 2 C. and 3 qr. of 8*/. nayles 
Ifm more for 10*/. nayles 
It'm for the two Labore[r]s for helpinge up the timber
Ifm for timber bought of John Purnell 
Ifm to Milkshop for mendinge the Leade, xj/. of Soder,
and for woorke and fier 
It'm for Bordes for the Chancell Seates 
Ifm for timber for the same 
Ifm to London for v daies worke 
It'm to Mr Elexander for 36 quartes of wine 
It'm to milcksop for the exchainge of 32/. of Lead ...
It'm to Will'm Okham for ingrosinge of this Accompte
Summa totalis viij/z. xviij*.

due to the Churche ij*. viij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

iij*.

j*.

vd.

j*.

XX*.

vj*/.
xviij*/.
ix*.
3/. 6*. id!
vj*.
j*.
iiij*/.
XX*.
j*.
V*.
iiij*/. iiij*/. 2d.
j*.
viij*/.
j*.j*.
vj*.
lod. vj*/.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
2 It. 6*.1
a*
er, 13*. xj*.
10*/. 7*/.
j*.
V*.
xd.
xxxiij*. j*.
iiij*/.
V*.
3/. 1 1*. 7*/.1
tj*/.
i. xviij*. ij*/., There r
estithe
£o0n (Boooaro ) Churchewardens. ®WT» Eikins \ Sntveyers for the
toward Canton j
Arrerages to be paied :
&QWM0 Androwes j HiShe waies'
jfnprim{0 of wydowe Barfoote for the ffyfte Bell for her
husband 
It'm of wydowe Aylefe for halfe yeres Rent 
Ifm of Coles for halfe yeres Rent  Sum xiiij*. vj*/.
ij*.
vj*.vj*.
yj*/.
wch is to be Recevid by John Goddard to be paied at the nexte Accounte, And so
the Churche stocke wth the said ij*. viij*/., is 17*. 2*/.
[p. 144.] \J§t <£tCC0UTO£ J of John Goddard and Edward Stanton Churche Wardens
of the parishe Churche of Sainte Maries in Readinge, Made upon good ffrydaie
(1) These sums in margin. (2) mayles, MS.
THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ l6lO-II. ]

beinge the Two & Twentithe daie of Marche 1610,1 And in the Eighte Yere of
the Kinges Majesties Raigne that nowe is, because that our Ladie daie was upon
mundaie in the Ester weeke.
JHptitHt0t The Churche Stocke 
It'm the Comunion monie on Easter daie 
It'm on Easter Mundaie 
It'm the Sundaie after 
Ifm for the ffyfte Bell for Mr. Vachell, Esquier
Ifm for the ffourthe Bell for John Milles Childe
It'm for the same Bell for John Wyates Childe...
Ifm for the ffyfte Bell for Wydowe Twytte 
Ifm for the same Bell for Mr. Walter mercer ...
Ifm for the same Bell for Mrs. Wm- Diblie
It'm for the same Bell for Stephan moore 
It'm for the same Bell for Mrs. Lane 
Ifm for the same Bell for Henrie hills Childe ...
Ifm for the same Bell for ffabie Cawkett 
It'm for the same Bell for Mr. Dyblie 
Ifm for wydowe Twyttes Grave 
Ifm for Stephan moores Grave 
It'm for Mrs. Dyblis Grave 
Ifm for ffebie Calcotes Grave 
It'm for the ffourthe Bell for Richard Norlande...
It'm for the same Bell for Robert Gefforie 
Ifm for Coles halfe yeres Rent 
It'm of wydowe hewce halfe yeres Rent due at michaelmas
It'm of John wigge for halfe yeres Rent Due then
Ifm for Mr. Diblies Grave 
It'm of Mr. Alexander for xp'ian2 Alexander his Childe
grave and for the ffyfte Bell for her knill
It'm for the same Bell for Humfrie Dewell
It'm for his Grave 
It'm for the ffourthe Bell for Mr. Cannouns childe
Ifm for the ffyfte Bell for Walter Eyres child ...
Ifm for the ffourthe Bell for Wydowe Rowse ...
It'm for the same Bell for wydowe Jones 
Ifm of Edwarde Slarke for the Rente of the howse at the
Buttes 
Ifm of Mr. Reve for his Rent 
It'm for the Comunicantes on Palm Sundaie
[p. 145.] Ifm of Busbye for Stones Lefte 
It'm on Mandy Thursdaie of the Communicantes
Ifm for Quite Rentes 
Ifm for the Seates and Hollyloffe 
It'm for Removes 
It'm of John wigge for his halfe yeres Rente
Summa totalis 13/. 10*. 2*/.
Q*vI5ereof theye prayethe Allowance as ffoUowithe :

jnprtmi© for Bread and wine for Easter Comunion
It'm to Mr Wolfe for wrytinge the Register to Salesberie
and the Register all the yere & his dinner at the visi
tacion 

xvij*.

ij*/.

X*.

iij*.

ij*/.

vij*.

ij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

xij*/.

xij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

xij*/.
j*.
vj*.
vj*.
XX*.
vj*.
viij*/.
vj*.
viij*/. |
ij*.
vj*/.]
lj*.
vj*/.
vj*.
viij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
xij*.
xs.
iiij*.
ij*/.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
xiij*.
ij*/.
viij*.
viij*/.
XX*.
XVJ*.
VJ*.
vj*/.
(1) i.e., 1611, new style.
(2) i.e., Christian.
[ i6io-ii. ]

ST. MARYS, READING.

Ill

Ifm to the Pariter for the Carryinge of the Register to
Salesburie 
It'm to Nicholas Holton and mathewe the mason for lathe,
Lyme, heare, and nailes, and theire labor for playster-
inge and selinge thre spaces in the north side of the
Churche 
It'm for the Tylinge of the Churche 
It'm for whitinge and beautifiiinge [sic] the Churche
Ifm for Pavinge Mre Dyblies grave 
Ifm for the ffiftenes for the Plotte that Mr Reve holdithe
It'm to the Somner for warninge us to the visitacion Courte
It'm for Smoke ffarthinges 
Ifm for a Rope for the Lytle Bell 
Ifm for a Rope for the Treble 
Ifm for Pavinge Mr Diblies Grave 
It'm for Pavinge Steven Moores Grave 
It'm for Chrystian Alexanders Grave 
It'm for the Clarke for halfe yeres waiges 
It'm for mendinge the Churche Gates 
It'm for the Quit Rent of the two howsen at the buttes...
It'm to the Glayser for mendinge the glasse windowes
It'm for Tyles, Lyme, sande, and the masons workmanship
about the Churche  
Ifm for the Quit Rent for the grounde that Mr Reve
holdithe 
It'm for Pavinge of Humfrie Dewels Grave 
It'm for Pavinge a nother Grave in the Churche wch did
sincke 
Ifm for a spade 
Ifm for five mattes to save the Bell Ropes from wearinge
It'm for mendinge the fourthe Bels Gowgins & the cruche
for the Ladie Bell 
It'm for foure straps for the Ropes 
It'm for a payer of Jemols, nayles, a borde, & Carpenters
worke 
It'm for vj pounde of Candles for Morninge Prayer 
It'm for three Pounde more about the same Exercies
Ifm for the Strapes for the Bell Ropes 
It'm for Eighte Plate Candlestickes & for nayles to fasten
them 
It'm for vij loades of stones gatheringe, for helpinge fillinge
the Carte 

ij*.

XXXIX*. ij*.
xxv*.

IJ*.

IJ*.

vj*.

Vllj*.

vj*/.
xviij*/. iiij*/.
viij*/. vj*/.
xviij*/.
xviij*/. xviij*/.xviij*/. vj*/.
xviij*/.

xvj*/.
xvj*/.

xvj*/. xij*/. xxd.

j*.

xij*/.

ij*. j*.
j*.

xiiij*/.

ij*.

id.

iiij*.

[p. 146.] Ifm for the Cariage of ffive Loades and a halfe of Stones
to wydowe Sargood 
Ifm to the Pavyor for his woorke, and to one for Carryinge
a waie gravell and Rubbishe 
Ifm to Mr. Alexander for 35 Quartes of wyne for the
monthelie Comunions 
It'm for iij pounde of Candles More used for Morning
prayer 
It'm for washinge the Churche Lynine 
It'm for nayles to mende the Churche gate 
It'm to the Clarke for his halfe yeres waiges 
It'm to Will'm Okham for wrytinge this Accounte 
Summa totalis xiij/z. ij*. iiij*/.

v*.
xxiij*. 32*. j*. j*.
XX*. V*.

vj*/.

id.

id.

Take Oute of the said some of xiij"//. x*. ij*/., The Somme of xiij/z. ij*. iiij*/.,

112 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 161O-II. ]
there Restithe Due to the Churche vij*. xd., wch is Delivered to the said Edward
Stanton. ^marO Stanton I ^^ ^^ (BomarO Baker Uurveyersforthe
Cmm'm Rumsie | (gicflarO Goddard) hl&he waves'
KA)t oClCCOUttt£ J of Edward Stanton & Will'm Rumsie Churche Wardins
of the parishe Churche of Saint Maries in Readinge, Made upon goodfrydaie beinge
the Tenthe of Aprill 1612, And in the Tenthe yere of the Kinges Majesties Raigne
that nowe is.
JttptittU0t the Church Stocke  
Ifm the Communyon Monie on* Ester Daie 
Ifm on Ester mundaie 
Ifm the Sundaie after 
Ifm for Lyons Knill 
Ifm for Thomas Paige 
Ifm for Alice Mershams 
Ifm Chrystofer Elmes Knill 
Ifm for Richard Stockwels Childe 
Ifm George Dans wyfes Knill 
Ifm for Mr John Blagraves Knill 
Ifm for Henrie Pars[o]ns Knill 
[p. 147.] Mr Thomas Deanes Knill 
Ifm for Elyotes Daughters 
Ifm for Stiles Daughters 
Ifm for Will'm Palmers 
Ifm for maries Stares 
Ifm for Wm Burford 
Ifm for John Miles his Childe 
It'm for Arther Hookers Childe 
Ifm for Xp'ofer Jacobs Childe 
It'm Receavid of Edward Slarke for his Rente 
Ifm of John Wigge for his yeres. Rent 
Ifm of Mr Reve for the Like 
Ifm for the Seates and the Hollie Loffe 
It'm for the Removes 
Ifm for the goodwill of men towardes the Pamentes
Ifm in monie on Palmesundaie laste 
It'm on mandie Thursdaie 
Summa totalis xij/z. v*. iiij*/.
Q39$ereof Theye praiethe Allowance as followithe :
jfnpr{ttU0 to Mr Wolfe for wrytinge the Register to Salis-
berie, and the Register of the Christininge and Buryalls
in the Church Booke  vj*.
It'm for mendinge the Glasse  j*. iiij*/.
Ifm for mendinge the Poores Mens Boxe  iiij*/.
It'm at the visitacion of the Bishop for [illegible] and for
wrytinge the presentment and a Booke of Articles from
the Pariter  iij*. vj*/.
Ifm for sendinge the Register to Salisberie  ij*.
* 'on on,' MS.

Vlj*.

xd.

X*.

iij*.

ij*/.

vij*.

ij*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

j*.

j*.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

j*.

j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
j*-
j*.
xxvj*.
xl*.
XV*.
xlviij*.
XV*.
34^"-
iiij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
[l6ll-12. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 113
Ifm for hinges for a seat  vj*/.
Ifm for mendinge the Glas  vij*/.
Ifm for a pair of Jemols  vij*/.
It'm to the Scrivener for Lookinge Over the Church wry-
tinges  j*.
[p. 148.] Ifm to Barnes the Carpenter and his man for Eighte Daies
worke for hanginge the Bels at ij*. ij*/. the daie for
himselfe and his man  xxviij*.
It'm for ffourscore and 18 nayles  xxd.
Ifm for mendinge of 6 Gogins  ij*. vj*/.
Ifm for two keyes and ffoure wedges  vj*/.
It'm for a Clampe for the Bell whele  9*/.
Ifm for mendinge a Clampe  iij*/.
It'm for Stelinge of Cheesels, for Staples, and xxtie nayles
and one wedge  xj*/.
It'm to the Ringers when the Kinge came Thorowe the
Towne the 20 of Julie, 1611  vij*.
Ifm for mendinge Mr. Seakes seat  viij*/.
It'm for Goodman Epson for spredinge Gravill in the
Churche yearde 
It'm for Ringinge the v'e of Auguste Gownes1 Consperacie
Ifm to the Pariter for warninge us to the Officialls Courte
and for a Booke of Articles 
It'm for Smoke ffarthinges 
It'm for Mr. Wolfes hoode contayninge one yearde and a
Quarter of Brad2 Clothe at xiiij*. a yarde and for one
Elle of Rytche Taffetie w'h the Silke and makinge
Ifm to Marshall for halfe yeres wages 
It'm to-Wm Wilmore for Recordinge Sir Francis Knolls,
Sr Thomas Vachels and Mr. Blagraves Seates 
Ifm to Mr. Iremonger for Gravill Layed in the Churche
Yarde 
Ifm for mendinge the Glasse 
Ifm for Lainge Gravell nedfull in manie places in the
Churche Yarde next to Mr. Winches 
Ifm for a Quarter to Carrie the hande of the Clocke seth-
ence3 the settinge it up, & for the Carpendors woorke
It'm for. xv pounde of Candels for Morninge Prayer 
Ifm for a Rope for the Tr[e]bell Bell 
It'm for two Straps 
Ifm for a Spade 
[p. 149.] It'm for nayles to mende the Seat Doores  ij*/.
It'm for Washinge the Churche Lynen  ij*.
(1) i.e., Gowrie Conspiracy. On Aug. 5, 1600, James VI. of Scotland was decoyed by Alex.
Ruthven (brother of the Earl of Gowrie, executed in 1584 for his part in the Raid of Ruthven) into
Gowrie House near Perth. Here the King found himself a prisoner, but, in spite of Ruthven's
attempts to stab him, he managed to give the alarm to his attendants. They forced an entry and
rescued their master. Although considerable mystery surrounds the affair there is no doubt that the
King had a very narrow escape : and on ascending the throne of England he caused the 5th of
August to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving, as it had been in Scotland since Nov., 1600. See
Burton's History of Scotland (2nd ed.), vol. V., p. 316.
Cp. the letter from the Privy Council to the Abp. of Canterbury, dated July 12th, 1603, in which,
after recounting the facts of the case and referring to the observance of the day in Scotland, they ' pre-
1 scribe the same rule and order of solemnizing and celebrating yearly the day aforesaid, of God's
'mercy and our happiness in the preservation of his majesty, by public assembly, thanksgiving, and
' prayer in the parish churches, and in special commemoration of his majesty's said delivery, by cessa-
* tion from work and labour for that day, and by such other lawful signs and demonstrations of joy
'and gladness for the same, as may declare our thankfulness to God, and dutiful love to his majesty.'
Cardwell, Doc. Annals (ed, 1839), vol. II., pp. 40-2.
(2) i.e., broad. (3) i.e., since.

lj*. lj*.

ij*.

xd.
iij*/.

34*- 20*.

j*.

vj*/.

4*. j*.

8*/.
iij*/.

j*.

vj*/.

V*.

viij*/.

ij*. j*.j*.

iij*/.

ij*.

9*/.

42*.

2d.

xvj*.

vj*/.

114 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ l6ll-12. ]
It'm to Marshall for halfe yeres wages  xx*.
Ifm for a newe Bell Rope wayinge Eight pounde and a qr.
It'm for 46 Quartes of Wyne for the monthlie Comunyon
It'm for Bred and Wyne for Easter Comunyon 
It'm for Pavinge for ffourscore yeardes in lengthe and three
in bredithe  4//.
It'm to Wm Okham for writinge this Accounte  v*.
Summa totalis xvli. vij*. j*/.
Z%t £@arge0 for makinge of the Clocke and Dyall Anno Domini 1611.
3nprittU0 1 to Robert Duglas the Clockmaker for cominge
twyse to confier about the clocke before it was ag[r]eed
on  ij*.
Ifm for two1 Purses to gather monie w'h  iiij*/.
Ifm for makinge the Indentures and the Bandes2 for the
performance of the Clocke  iiij*.
It'm for takinge Downe of the Plancke oute of the Belfrie
wch was for the Dyall  vj*/.
It'm for Sawinge the Plancke and for Caringe of him to
the Joyner  j*.
It'm to the Joyner for makinge of the fframe for the Dyall
and findinge of. a Plancke and Leges  x*. vj*/.
Ifm to the Paynter for paintinge the Dyall  xxv*.
It'm for the wyer and nelinge it  iij*.
Ifm for Three Tombrills  ij*. vj*/.
It'm to Milksop for two Sheetes of Leade waiinge two hun-
drithe and a Quarter and five poundes, and for five
poundes of Soder  30*.
It'm for two Planckes to beare up the Leade over the
Dyall  j*. xd.
Ifm for Lathe Bricke and Morter  j*.
[p. 150.] It'm to Prince for makinge the fframe that the Clocke
standithe on and the Tymber wch he founde  10*.
Ifm to Hill the Mason for makinge a scaffold to sett up
the Dyall and for findinge of Cordes, and for his worke
It'm for hookes and hinges for the Clock house doore ...
Ifm to the mason and Carpender to attende on ye Clock-
maker two daies 
It'm to Prince and his Sonne of Eighte daies woorke and
a halffe 
Ifm to Burton for a daies worke and a halfe 
It'm to Butler the stockarder to helpe to Drawe the Bordes j*.
Ifm to Henrie Adams for Iron worke to make ffaste the
Clockhouse  viij*.
It'm to the Painter for Payntinge the hande of the Dyall
after it was set up  j*. vj*/.
It'm for nayles  vj*/.
It'm for a Barge Lyne  iij*. yj*/.
Ifm for Brikes  ij*/.
It'm for sawed Quarters of Tymber for the Clocke howse 10*.
It'm for nayles  vj*/.
Ifm for ffetchinge of Boordes and Quarters by the Carte
wo Turnes  xiiij*/.
Ifm for Lathe and Nayles  ij*/.
Ifm for nayles to Loubridge  j*. vj*/.
(1) 'a two,' MS. (2) i.e., bonds.

10*.

id.

iiij*.

viij*/.

ix*.

xj*/.
xviij*/.

[ l6ll-12. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

"5

It'm for two Drye Bordes to John Calkatt 
Ifm for a Rope for the watche* of the Diall 
Ifm for a Doble Quarter of Timber more 
Ifm for the Clocke Makers Dyatt and his mans for tenne
daies 
Ifm to John Duell for three hundred of Bordes at viij*
the hundred 
Ifm for Payntinge Wares for the Dyall 
It'm to Richard Redwarde for Iron worke 
Ifm to the Clocke maker 
Summa totalis 24/. 13*. 8*/.

xiij/z.

lj*. j*.

vj*/. xd.

xiiij*.

xxiiij*.

42*. ij*.

vj*/.

[p. 151.] Money collectid by the said Churche Wardens towardes & for the chardges of
the Clocke.
Inprimis of ffrances Knolles, Knighte
It'm of Thomas Vachell, Knighte ,
Ifm of Richard Turner, gent'
Ifm of Roberte Reve, genf ...
It'm of Barnard Harryson, gent'
Ifm of Alexander blaggrave, gent'.
Ifm of Henry Alexander, gent'
Ifm of ffrancis Seickes 
Ifm of Will'm Iremonger
Ifm of Cristofer Turner 
Ifm of Edward Bostocke
It'm of Anthony Knighte
Ifm of Will'm Okham
It'm of Thomas Lane
It'm of Thomas Gately
Ifm of Will'm Legge
Ifm of Walter Eyre
Ifm of Will'm Braxstone
It'm of George Thorne 
It'm of Will'm Kendricke
It'm of Richard Wynche
It'm of John Evens, glover ...
It'm of John Goddard 
It'm of Will'm Romsey 
It'm of John Kenedaye 
It'm of John Glasse 
It'm of John Aldworth 
Ifm of Walter ffellowe 
Ifm of Henry Hill 
It'm of Thomas Rombyloe
Ifm of John Calkott 
Ifm of John purnell 
It'm of John Evens, tanner ...
It'm of John wigge 
Ifm of Will'm Westwraye
Ifm of Will'm Pearce 
Ifm of Richard Smyth, genf
Ifm of Will'm Elkins 
[p. 152.] Ifm of Josephe Samuell 
Ifm of Cr[i]stofer Tovye
Ifm of John Tanner  * i.e., weight (?)

xvj*.

viij*/.

xl*.

xxvj*.

vj*/.

xxviij*.

xlv*.
xiiij*.
X*.
xiiij*.
viij*/.
xiiij*.
vij*.
vij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
viij*/.
vij*.
X*.
ix*.
iiij*/.
V*.
viij*.
iiij*/.
viij*.
iiij*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
xiij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
vij*.
iiij*/.
viij*.
iij*.
xd.
ij*.
xd.
ij*.
xij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
vij*.
viij*/.
iiij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
iiij*/.
vj*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
v*.
ij*.
vij*.
vj*/.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
n6

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ l6ll-12. ]

[P- I53-J

t'm of Valentyne Skeate
t'm of Anthony Braxstone
t'm of John mylles, mercer
t'm of Mr. Scotte 
t'm of Edward Androse
t'm of Richard Joyes
t'm of Thomas pattinson
fm of Avery Berry
fm of Edward Baker
f m of Richard Marquicke
t'm of Hughe Gylpyn
fm of ffrancis Dewell ...
t'm of Thomas Wyngles
t'm of Phillip Josephe ...
t'm of Edward Slarke ...
t'm of Richard Noble
fm of Richard Stevens ...
t'm of ffrancis plommer . . .
fm of will'm Smythe
fm of Nicolas Lightfoote
fm of Will'm Philpe
t'm of Henry Adams
fm of Roberte Crooke ...
t'm of Mr. Cannon 
fm of Mr. Trebridge ...
fm of Richard Burde ...
fm of Henry Walker
fm of Nicolas maye
t'm of Richard Emerton
t'm of Hughe Allen
t'm of Gylberte Brewer ...
fm of Edmunde Spyer ...
t'm of Edward Woodstocke
t'm of Edward London ...
t'm of Edward Taylor ...
t'm of Anthony Tilman . . .
fm of will'm Ashebey ...
t'm of John Grenawaye . . .
t'm of Cristopher Jacob
fm of George Stare
fm of waiter Dawson ...
t'm of Guy Gateley
t'm of George whyteharte
fm of will'm Jacob
f m of Richard Goddard
t'm of Thomas phips
f m of Stephan Webster
fm of John Knighte
t'm of Richard Mersham
t'm of Edward Mericke . . .
t'm of Walter Surman ...
t'm of John Burford
t'm of [blank] myllward
t'm of Nicolas mattingley
t'm of Thomas Barbor ...
t'm of Edward Gallante
t'm of Arthure Howker...
t'm of John Mellescente

ij*.
v*.
iiij*. vj*.vj*. ij*.ij*.
iijs. ij*.
iij*.

nj*.

ij*.ij*.

ij*.ij*.
ij*.ij*.

mj*. ij*.ij*.ij*. ij*.

iiij*/. xxd.
iiij*/.

vj*/.vj*/.
xvj*/.xvj*/. xij*/.
viij*/.
xviij*/. xxd.xxd.
xij*/.
viij*/. xij*/. xxd.
xvj*/.
viij*/. vj*/.
iiij*/ xxd.xxd. ij*/.
xij*/.
xiiij*/ ij*/.
xxd. xd.
viij*/. xxd. xd.
xxd. xd.
viij*/. vj*/.

viij*/. xij*/.
xiiij*/. xij*/.xij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.iiij*/.

[ 1612-13. ] st. mary's, reading. 117
Ifm of Wydowe Braxstone  xij*/.
Ifm of Roberte Clefte  vj*/.
Ifm receavid of Roberte Reve and Roberte Ewster  xxv*.
Ifm receavid of Elizabeth Iremonger & Elinor westwraye... xxiij*.
Summe collectid xxvij/z' iiij*. xd.
So it appearith by the said accompte that the said Churche
wardens have disbursid the said two severall sumes of
xvli. vij*. j*/. and xxiiij/z. xiij*. viij*/., wch in the whole
do amownte to the summe of  xl/z'. ix*/.
And that they have receavid and collected the said two
severall sumes of xij/z. v*. iiij*/. and xxvij//. iiij*. xd., wch
in the whole do amownte to the sume of  xxxix/z. x*. ij*/.
Wch sume of xxxix/z. x*. ij*/. beinge deductid oute of the
said sume of xl/z. ix*/., layid forth and disbursed by the
said Churche wardens as aforesaid, there remaynith due
to the said Churche wardens  x*. vij*/.
Md' that it is agreid orderid & decreid by Doctor Powell, Richard Turner, genf,
Roberte Reve, genf, Barnard Harryson, genf, Alexander blaggrave, gent', Henry
Alexander, gent', & the Churche wardens and alle the whole vestery beinge the
Chefeste of the parochioners of this parishe at this Accompte taken, That will'm
Marshall, nowe Clarke of this parishe, shall have yerely the some of xxx*. duringe
his Lyfe payid unto him halfe yerely for his paynes to be taken in orderinge & set
tinge of the Clocke to stryke & goe so nere as he can at due howres.
LP-1 54- J Qityt etiCCOUm^ of William Romsey and William Pearce Churchwardens
of the parishe of St. maris in Reading, made and yelded upp the second daye of
Aprill 16 1 3, And in the Eleventh yeire of the Kinges Majesties Raigne that
nowe is. Receites.
/Vttltt© at the Comunion one Easter Daye, Easter
Munday, and low Sunday  
Ifm for the grave in the Church for Mr. Will'm Okham...
It'm for the grave in the Church for Mr. Alexander Blagrave
It'm for the grave in the Church for Widowe Braxston ...
It'm for the grave in the Church for Elizabeth Duell
It'm for one whole yeires Rent of John wigg for his house
It'm for one whole yeires Rent of Edward Slarke for his
house 
It'm for one whole yeires Rent of Mr. Robert* Reve for
the ould stable and garden plott lying and being in
castle streete 
It'm for the Quitrentes 
It'm for the Communions one Palme Sunday and maun day
Thursday 
It'm for the Hallilofe and for the Seattes 
It'm for the Knill of Christofer Jacob 
Ifm for the Knill of margaret Purnell 
Ifm for the Knill of marie Bradbanke 
Ifm for the Knill of Alice Mersam 
Ifm for the Knill of Thomas Estwood 
It'm for the Knill of Henrie London 
It'm for the Knill of marie Patinson 
It'm for the Knill of Mr. Okham 

3*HJN

xviij*,

ij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

xl*.

xxvj*.

viij*/.

XV*.

ij*.

vj*.

viij*/.

xiij*,

j*/.

xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xij*/.
xij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
n8

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1612-13. ]

Ifm

for the Knill of Agnes Jones 

Ifm

for the

Knill of will'm Holmes 

Ifm
for the
Knill of Mr. Alexander Blaggrave .
Ifm
for the
Knill of Mr. Burningham ... .
..
Ifm
for the
Knill of widowe Braxston ... .
Ifm
for the
Knill of Joanes his Daughter ... .
Ifm
for the Knill of Elizabeth Duell 
Ifm
for the Knill of Elizabeth Morrise ... .
..
[p. 155.] /Ifm for the Knill of Henrie Hill 
Ifm for the Knill of Samuell Baker 
It'm for the Knill of Ann Browne 
Ifm for the Knill of Anthoni Tylman ...
Summa totalis It'm for the Knill of Ann Gallant 
is < Ifm for the Knill of Ann Gallant 
xviij/z". xvj*. j*/. Ifm for the Knill of Rachell Brill 
It'm for the Knill of Christopher Jacob his
Child 
It'm Received towardes the repayring of
V, the leaden gutter 
Paymentes It'm for the casting of the ould leadden gutter
for the It'm for newe lead to mylksopp for the gutter
church. It'm for vij/z". of Soder and a halfe pounde at
ix*/. the pounde 
It'm for fire 
Ifm for halfe a thousand of lath nayles 
Ifm for five hundred of tyle 
It'm for two turnes of Sand 
It'm for a hundred of Lath 
It'm for a pecke of tyle pines 
Ifm for a burden of corse haye 
Ifm for vj bushelles of lyme 
It'm for the mason worke and his manes worke for three
Dayes and a halfe 
It'm for xviij foot of tymber 
Ifm for two bushelles of lyme 
It'm for two hundred of tyle 
Ifm for writing the regester 
It'm for sending the regester to Salsburie 
It'm for warninge the visitacion courte 
Ifm for bread and wine at the Easter Comunions
It'm for a roope for the litle bell 
Ifm for a payre of gymoles 
Ifm for paving of two graves in the church
It'm for two laborers for two dayes worke to Carie a way
the gravill from the Casey* 
It'm for a gymoll and for nayles 
Ifm for Smoake farthinges 
It'm for a presentment 
It'm for the delivering of the presentment 
It'm for the Apparitor for warning the visitacion court ...
It'm spent at the visitation courte 
It'm to the glassier for mending the glasse windowes
It'm to will'm Marshall for his halfe yeires wages and for
the keeping of the clocke 
J*.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
ij*.
vj*/.
j*.
vij/z". xv*.
iiij*/.
iij/z". viij*.
iiij*/.
lj*.
viij*/.
V*.
xd.
vj*/.
ix*/.
vij*.
yj*/.
j*.
iiij*/.
xiiij*/.
iiij*/.
vd.
iij*.
vij*.
viij*.
xij*/.
iij*.
vj*.
iij*.
viij*/.
xvj*.
ij*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
vj*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iiij*/.
ij*.
id.
vj*/.
ij*/.
xij*/
xij*/.
XXlllj*.
XXXV*.
i.e., causeway.
[ i6i3-i4-]

st. mary's, reading.

n9

nj*. ij*.

xvj*/.
viij*/. iiij*/.

ij*.ij*.

xd.
ij*/.
vj*/.

iiij*. ij*.

iiij*/.

XXXV*.

ij*.

xxxviij*. iij*.

xj*/. off.
vj*/.

V*.

V*.

X*.
vij*/.
j*.
ij*/.ij*/.
V*.
iij*.
iiij*.
iiij*/. vj*/.
iiij*/.
[p. 156.] It'm to the ringers to make the Drincke for there paines
taking the v'h of november 
Ifm for paving a grave in the church 
Ifm to Thomas Willis for a new bell roope 
Ifm for a booke for the vth of november 
It'm for a newe mattocke 
It'm for mendinge the churchyard gate 
It'm for helvinge the mattocke 
Ifm for paving a chil[d]es grave 
Ifm for mending the glass windowes 
Ifm for a new roope for the treble bell 
It'm to will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages and for
keeping the clocke 
Ifm for washing the churche clothes  -
Ifm for xiij quartes of muskydine and a pinte at xj*/. the
quarte 
It,m for making a newe gate at the Almes houses 
Ifm to the clock maker by the yeire 
Ifm for making and Ingrossing the accounte 
It'm to Edward Stanton for that the church was indebtted
unto him when he wente out of his church warden
shipp 
Ifm for a turne of Sand 
Ifm for tyle pines 
It'm for nayles ... 
It'm to the mason and his man for two dayes worke and
halfe 
It'm to the Carpenter for his worke and his mans worke...
It'm to the joyner for a peece of wainskot 
Summa totalis xix/z. xij*. iij*/. off.
Take out of this some xix/z". xij*. iij*/. off., The some of xviij/z", xvj*. j*/., There
resteth due to the said Will'm Rumsey the some of xvj*. iij*/. off.
r,,„ _T C > Church Wardens. Z" ' J* c VSurveyers.
Q30iM<xm (pearce j (gofier* (£eeve [
[P-lS7-l v£p£ dCVCCOUttfo of Will'm Pearce and John Wigge Church Wardens of
the parish of S' maris in Reading, Made and yelded up on Goodfriday the xxij111
of Aprill 1 6 14, And in the Twelfe yeire of the Kinge Majesties Raigne that
nowe is. C^e Receites.
JtttpM1ttU0* ffor bread and Wine at Easter Commu
nion   \li. j*. ix*/.
It'm of mr Robert Reeve for a tenement in Castell by ye
. yeire  xv*.
Ifm of John Wigge for his house that he dwelleth in by
the yeire  xl*.
It'm of Edward Slarke for his house y* he dwelleth [in] by
ye yeire  xxvj*. v[iij*/.]
Ifm for the quitrentes  ij*.
It'm for xiiij Knilles of the ladie bell ij*. vj*/. a Knill ... j//. xv*.
Ifm for xj Knilles of the fourth bell xij*/. a Knill  xj*.
* So in the MS.
120 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1613-14. ]
Ifm for newe placing of men and wemen in seates  xj*.
Ifm for all the seates according to the Auncient custom by
the yeire  j#- x*.
It'm for the Hollilofe for the monthlie Communions ... xv*.
Ifm for the ould Byble to Mr Will'm Iremonger  vij*.
Ifm for two graves in the Church  xiij*. iii[j*/.]
Ifm received by the Death of Nicholas Russell wch he gave
to ye church  n> "i[Kl
Summa totalis is xj/z. x*. j*/.
Z%t Paymentes,
JmpritttuV ffor bread and Wine at Easter Communions
It'm for taking out the Coopie of the Regester booke and
sending it to Salesburie 
It'm the charges at the Bishoppes courte and the Officiall
Courte at michaellmas is 
Ifm to the Ringers when the Queen came through the
towne and the v'h of August 
It'm for roopes and Strapes for the belles 
It'm for a newe Byble prise is 
It'm for paving two graves in the Church 
It'm for v newe mattes to save the ropes and a shoule ...
It'm for washing the Church linnen 
It'm for Repayring the stepes at the Sadlers shop  j/».
It'm for Charges about the Seates & for nayles 
It'm for mending the glasse windowes 
It'm for charges for mending the Church pathes 
Ifm for a rome inclosed in the belfre for the waites
Ifm for mending a seat doore, and mending a bell wheele j*
[p. 158.] Paymentes.
Ifm paid for the monthlie Communion for Wine  \)ll vij*. ij*/. off.
It'm to will'm marshall for his yeires wages 
Ifm to the Clockmaker by Compisicion2 by the yeire
It'm for righting and setting downe all accountes in ye book
Ifm the Church is indebtted to John Wigge uppon Will'm
Romseyes Accompte in Anno 1612  xvj*. iij*/.
Summa is xiiij/z. xij*. vij*/.
Take out of this some xiiij/z. xij*. vij*/., The some of xj/z.
x*. j*/., The Church is in Debtted unto John Wigg next
Churchwarden the some of  "j#. ij*- vj*/.
John Wigg \ ™ 1. j Alexander Blaggrave) Surveyers of the
Thomas Rombilow } Churchwardens' James Mathew"" J high waies.
K/yt <*VCCOUttt£ of John Wigge and Thomas Rombilowe Churchwardens
of the parish of S* maris in Reading, made and given up one Goodfriday the
seventh of Aprill 1615, and in the thirtenth yeire of the Raigne of our soveraigne
Lord King James that nowe is.
€H Q&tUitte this yeire.
JtHpttttUtf1 of Mr. Doctour Denison at Easter last
wch was given by Doctour Powells sonn ......... x*.
(1) So in the MS. (2) i.e., composition.

xvj*.

vj*/.

V*.

vij*.

vij*/.

vj*.

iij*/.

vj*.

ij*/.

irvrj*. j*.

xd.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

ij*.

vj*/.

viij*.

id.

j*.

ij*/.

X*.

vj*/.

X*.

iij*/.

ij/£

vij*.

iij/z".

X*.

vs.

vs.
[ 1614-15-]

st. mary's, reading.

121

It'm for bread and wine for the Easter Comunions in cleare
money, the bread and wine being paid for ... ,
Ifm for Mrisl Seikes grave in the churche 
Ifm for Mr. Winches childes grave in the church
It'm for Thomas Barbers childs grave in the church
Ifm for xviij Knilles of the Ladie Bell 
Ifm for iiij Knilles of the fourth Bell 
Ifm for those stones that came forth of the arche
It'm for the newe removing of men and women in the
church 
Ifm for the church Rentes 
It'm for Quitrentes ... ••• 
Ifm for the last Taxe bill 
It'm for the holilofe and the seates
Received in account for the ould Paule or covering wch I
was to have had, but it is reserved still to the church
Summa xxij//. xvij*. vij*/.

xij*.

ij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.

viij*/.

vj*.
viij*/.
xlv*.
iiij*.
iiij*.
xiiij*.
ij//.
j*.
iij*.
viij*/.
x/z".
vij*/.
ij/z'.
iij*.
XX*.
[ptS9] ZU (pagmtnto.
jmprime0 [sic] for writing a Coppie out of the Regester
and sending it to Saulsburie
Ifm for paving of three graves in the church
It'm for mending the clapper of the ladie Bell
It'm to the plumer for mending the fonte
It'm all charges at the officers -Courte ...
Ifm all charges at the Bishoppes Courte
Ifm to the ringers the 5"1 of August2
Ifm for iij bellropes and strapes 
Ifm for all the charges about the wales and the gates ... iij/z'.
It'm to the Glasier for mending the glase windowes 
It'm to the Ringers the v of november 
Ifm all the charges about the making the Arch of3 the
church into the chauncell 
Ifm all the charges for the inlarging of the ceites4 in ye
church  iij/z.
Ifm for a wire lettes6 for the high windowe in the church
Ifm for nayles 
It'm to the painter for setting up the lordes prayer & the
Commaundementes 
It'm to Will'm marshall for his yeires wages  iij/z.
It'm paid for mending a gudgon and for nayles 
It'm for washing the Church lynnen 
It'm to the Clock maker by the yeire 
It'm for 9 gallons 3 quartes & 1 pinte of mu[s]kedine at
the munthlie Communions 
It'm for the making of the account and indosing it in the
booke  Summ is xxj//. xix*. xj*/.
The church Stock is xx*. ij*/., wch is in the handes of Thomas Rumbilowe next
Churchwarden. Thomas Rombilow I Churchwardens. Alexander Blagg[r]ave 1 Surveyers for the
Richard Jeoies J James Mathewe ( high waies.
(1) i.e., Mistress. (2) See note on p. 113, (3) 'of of MS. (4) i.e., seats.
(5) i.e., lattice.
V*.
ij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
0*/.
ij*.
od.
ij*.
ix*/.
iij*.
od.
ij*.
vj*/.
ix*.
vj*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
xxv*.
vj*/.
ij*.
xxj*.
od.
vj*.
vj*/.
ix*.
vij*/.
vd.
xxiij*.
X*.
xd.
ij*.
od.
V*.
od.
xxxvj*.
ij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
[p. 160.]

122 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1615-16. ]
\/yt CXCCOMtitt of Thomas Rombilowe and Richard Jeoyes Churchwardens
of the parish of S' maris in Reading, made and geven up, one Goodfriday the
xxix'h of marche 1616, And in the ffourtenth yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne
Lord King James that nowe is.
€U Q£ecetfe0 this yeire
of Thomas Rombilowe.
JtttpttMUtf1 of John Wigg the Churche stocke 
It'm for the Easter Comunions the bread and wine paid for
It'm of John wigg for one whole yeires rent for his house
It'm of Edward Slarke for one whole yeires rent for his
house 
It'm of Mr Reeve for one whole yeires rent for a tenement
Ifm for Quitrentes 
It'm the gift of Mr Richard Turner wch he gave to the
church 
Ifm for three graves in the church  '.
Ifm for Roger Blabie for his grave in the church 
Ifm for the knill of the ladie bell, and the sollome knill
at the ffunerall of Mr Richard Turner 
Ifm for the knill of the ladie bell, and the sollome knill
at the ffunerall of Mris2 Malthouse 
Ifm for ix knilles of the ladie bell, ij*. vj*/. a knill
Ifm for viij knilles of the ffourth, j*. a knill 
Ifm for the knill of Richard Parr 
Ifm for the Hollilofe and Seates 
Summa xij/z. xij*. viij*/.
Z%t yapmtntte,
Jmpr(me0l ffor writinge of the Regester in parchment
and sending it to Salsburie  v*.
Ifm for a rope for the Cloke3  iij*. ix*/.
Ifm to Mr Doctor at the visitacion  xij*/.
It'm to the parritor for warninge the visitacon courte ... vj*/.
It'm to the Joyner for iij yardes of wainscote and mendinge
ye seate 
Ifm for a booke and warninge to the courte
Ifm for our dinner at the visitacion 
Ifm for Smoke ffardinges and making the bill ...
It'm to Mr Doctor at the visitacion 
It'm for stones and mendinge at the churchyate4
It'm for mending the whele and for nayles & workmanship iij*. ij*/.
It'm for steeling the matock and other Iron worke and for
a spade for the church use  iij*. xd.
I'm for a dayes worke to a carpenter, & for nayles  ij*. iij*/
It'm to the Ringers the vth of August & at the Queenes
comming to Towne  v*. ij*/.
It'm for Pavinge of three graves in the church  iij*. iiij*/.
Ifm for three new bellropes and for strapes  x*. vd.
[p. 161.] Ifm for mending the glasse windoes & for mortar  xiiij*. viij*/.
It'm to the carpenter and the smith for mending the church-
yates4  vij*. ij*/.
(1) So in the MS. (2) i.e., Mistress. (3) i.e., Clock. (4) i.e., church gates.

XX*.

ij*/.

ix*.
xl*.

iiij*/.

xxvj*.

viij*/.

XV*.

iij*.

xl*.

XX*.

X*.
V*.
V*.
xxij*.
vj*/.
viij*.
xviij*.
vj*/.
viij*/.
viij*. iij*/.
xvj*/.
ij*. viij*/.
ij*. iij*/.
xij*/.
iiij*. ij*/.
[ 1616-17. J

ST. mary's, reading.

123

It'm to a carpenter and his man for two dayes worke about
the belles, & for foure crouches and for nayles ...
It'm for a plank & board & leges & a Poast for ye gate
Ifm to will'm marshall for his whole yeires wages  iij//.
I'tm for washing the church clothes
It'm for wyne at the monthlie Comunions
It'm for nayles to Richard Lobbridge ...
It'm to the Clokmaker by the yeire
It'm for Regestring the Accounte  ij*.
Summa is xj/z".
The Church Stock is xxxij*. viij*/., which resteth in the handes of Richard Jeoyes
next Churchwarden.

vij*. ij*. x*.
ij*.
xlix*. v*.

ix*/.
vij*/.

xvj*/.

Richard Jeoyes
Will'm Elkines

Churchwardens.

John Smyth ) Surveyers for the
John Mylles J high waies.

(lUetnorCinduW, it is agreed by Mr Doctour Denison vicar there, w'h the
Churchwardens, and the Chiefe of the parish assembled, there, at this accounte,
that everie one shall paye for the breaking of the ground, and for buring the corpes
in the Church, x*.
Memorandum, it is also agreed by Mr Doctor Denison vicar, w'h the Church
wardens and the chiefe of the parish there Assembled, at this account, that Mr
Clarke shall paye yerely for his seat in the Church, to the Churchwardens, towardes
the repracion of the Church, iiij*.
[p. 162.] ^£,)J)£ dCCOUttfc of Richard Jeoyes and Will'm Elkines Churchwardens of
the parish of S' Maris in Reading, made and given up one good ffryday the xviijth
of Aprill 161 7, and in the ffiftenes yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord
King James that nowe is. Z\)t QjUccetfe© this yeire.
JtttptitHtS the Church Stocke 
Ifm at Easter for the bread and wyne paid for 
It'm of John wigge one yeire[s] rent 
It'm of Mr Robert Reeve one yeires rent 
It'm of Edward Slarke one yeires rent 
It'm for Quitrent 
Ifm of Mr Clark for his seate by the yeire 
Ifm for the seates and holilofe 
Ifm for removes for men and weomen that were new
placed 
It'm for foure graves in the Church 
It'm for xxtie Knilles of the Ladie Bell this yeire 
It'm for xij knilles of the fourth Bell this yeire 
Summa is 13/z. 14*. 4*/.

xxxij*.

ix*. xl*.

viij*/. 0.

xv*.

0.

xxvj*.

viij*/.

iij*.

iiij*.

xxxvj*.

V*.
xl*.
iiij*/. 0.
1*.
0.
xij*.
0.
ZU (pagmenfe©.
the
jmpritttt0 to the Apparitours for warninge to
Bishoppes courte and the court at michaelmas 
It'm for makinge our billes, and for two bookes, and de
livering our billes into the office, and to the Ringers for
the bishopp 
Ifm for smoke farthinges 
xij*.
v*.
ij*.
iij*/.
iiij*/.
id.
xj*.
viij*/.
xiiij*. vj*.xj*.

xd.
xd.
ij*/. xd.
vj*/.

iiij*. V*.

vj*/. vd.

iij*.

xd.

ij*.

0.

ij*.

ij*/.

Iij*.

iij*/.

V*.

x*.

ij*.

0.

V*.

ij*.

124 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1616-17. ]
It'm to Mr. Doctour at the visitacion court  ij*.
It'm for mending the seates and dores, church gates, &
for a Kay1 and mending a locke and for a shoule2 ...
Ifm for two newe roppes and for five mattes to save them
It'm for pargitfng the towre 
It'm for a comunion booke 
It'm for glasing the church windowes 
Ifm for mending a bell clapper, and matock, and for a
newe baldwricke, and three cleetes of Iron 
It'm for making the cart yate and Iron worke 
It'm for paving of foure graves 
It'm paid to the ringers the vth of August3 & ye v'h of
november 
It'm for a booke of cannons, two book for ye v'h of August8
& vth november 
Ifm for lvij quartes of mu[s]kidine for the monthlie Comu
nion 
Ifm to the Clockmaker by the yeire 
It'm to will'm marshall for his yeires wages  iij/z.
It'm for washing the church clothes 
It'm for wrighting out the Regester wth parchment and
sending it to Salsburie 
Ifm for Regestring the Accounte  Summ xij/z. viij*. j*/.
So there Refnayneth to the Churchwardens the Church Stocke wch is xxvj*. iiij*/.,
besides viij*. for two seates, that is iiij*. for Sr ffrauncis Knowlles his seat, and iiij*.
for Mr. Edward Clarkes his seat, which the[y] are to paye yearlie to the use of the
Church. Surveyors for the \ Arthor Hoker.
high waies. J Richard Hussey.
[p. 163.] Memorand. that whereas the ffence, and mound, betweene the Little garden,
that belongeth to the Vicaredge house of S' Maries one the north side of the said
little garden, doethe belonge to the house wherein Edmunde Spire nowe dwelleth,
contayning the Length of that Litle garden : I John Denison the present incoum-
bent have given leave to the said Edmund for his more conveniencey," so to sett
up his palle4, as though it did belong to me to make. But the truth is that it
dothe belong to him, the said Edmund, and others that shall inhabit the said House
wherein he dwelleth, and is by him and them to be made and kept : In wittness
whereof we whoes names are under written have hereunto put our handes for a
recorde to posteritie, the 14th of ffebruarie 161 7. Edmund X Spire his marke.
(Will'm X Elkines.
Ita est, Joh'es Denison. < John Callcott.
( Churchwardens then being.
[The above agreement in the MS. contains the original marks and signatures.]
(JUcllofoe Q£u00eW,
Z%1 <jif£e of Nicholas Russell : Late of Shinfield, Deceased : In his last will
& Testament, The five and Twentith daye of ffebruarie in the yeire of our Lord
161 1 : did give the yeirelie anuytie5 of thirteene Shillings & four pence out of one
house in minster streete : And out of one Garden plott in hosiers lanne, late in the
tennor8 called Bromfieldes, To be paid, uppon the ffeast of S' Thomas the Apostle,
(1) i.e., key. (2) i.e., shovel. (3) See p. 113, note. (4) i.e., pale, fence.
(5) 'amytie,'' M.S. (6) i.e., tenure.
[ 1616-17. ] st. mary's, reading. 125
yeirlie for ever : unto the Churchwardens of the parish of S' maries in Reading,
for the tyme being : To be by them Immediatlie best[o]wed uppon the poore people
of the same parrish : And if it shall happen, the said yeirelie annuytie, be behind
and unpaid, in parte or in all, after the feast daye, one the which it oughte to be
paid, as aforesaid : that then, so often and frome thencefourth, it shalbe lawfull to
and for the Churchwardens, for the tyme being, And everye of them, into the saide
house, w"1 the appurtinances, and garden plott : To enter and distreinge, and the
distrese, there taken : To leade, drive, carie awaye, and sell : yelding, onelie two1 the
parties, whome it doeth belong unto, so much money, as the said destres, shalbe
sould for, over and above, the said thirteene shillinges foure pence, so behinde and
unpaid. And this will is provid in the Arches in London.
William Mylles of Whitley, one
of the Overseyers of this will.
Z%t %tftt of Mr. Thomas Deane And the Gifte of Mr. Richard Aldworth,
Deceased, The wch Mr. Thomas Deane, did give three pound a yeire, to be bestowed
in bread, to the poore people, in the towne of Reading : in this manner yeirelie
for ever ; uppon S' Thomas even, xx dossen : uppon Goodfrydaye, xx dossen : and
uppon the Ascension even of our Lord, xx dossen : And the aforesaid Mr. Richard
Alworth according to his promise, to his ffatherlawe, Mr. Thomas Deane, hath
made sure three poundes more a yeire, to be paid, in like manner in bread, and
geven to the poore of the towne yeirelie for ever.
/ The gifte of William Taylor alias Plonk, ffrom the daye of his
expired. I death the tenth of maye 1607. Gave to the poore of St. maries
[In a later] parish the some of six shillinges eight [pence?] yerelie to be paid to
hand in \ the Churchwardens of the afore said parish, one St. Thomas day, out
margin!] I of the house or tenement of Richard Joanes in St. Gyles parish, for
\the space of fourescore yeres after his death.
[p. 146.] The gifte of Henrie Hill, which he gave to the Church of St. Maries in his
will, that is to saye, towardes a Silver flagan for an Ornament for the comunion
table, five poundes, upon condicion, that there should be a Silver fflagan within the
space of three yeires after his death provided, or else, to lose the five pound, which
fHagan was provided and cost Eigh[t] poundes foure shillinges.
The gifte of Mr. Thomas Harrison when he was Churshwarden, in the yeire of
our Lord 1628, And the gifte of Mr. Gilberd Harrison of London, Marchant, whoe
gave to the church two Silver Guilt hand plates to hold the Bread, and for the
minister to carie the plates, in his hand, And this plate to remayne for posteritie,
&c. The gifte of John Mylles, merser, who gave to the church One Sprige brasen
Candlestick, wth twelve soketes to hould candeles, and2 to give lighte, at morning
prayer; this gift he gave in the yeire of our Lord 1634.
The gifte of Mr. William Kendrick, which he gave, in his will, that is [to] say
ffortie Shillinges" a yeire, to mayntayne lightes at morning prayer, and, it is to be
paid fourth, out, of the Hall, by the Cofferers : And also [blank]
The guifte of Mr [blank]
8Mr Robert Reeve Clothier by a Deed gave Twelve penny Loaves, to twelve
poor people to be Distributed every Sabbath Day for ever, to be paid out of a
Tennement, Backside, and Garden, Situate at the lower end of Castle Street on the
South Side, which premises was in the possession of Mr Nathaniel Clissold, Wollen
Draper, in the Yere 1775, and Tennanted at the same time by John Mundy, Tallow
(1) i.e., to. (2) 'and and,' MS.
(3) This last entry is in a more modern hand, and of course of a much later date
than the others.

126 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1616-17. ]
Chandler, and Wm Cockell, Shopkeeper, the Deed is in the Church Wardens Chest
1619 — 20.
LP- x°5-] Jatt A Vestery and meetinge held att in and for the Church and parish of
S' Marie in Readinge the ffifteenth daye of March anno Domini one thousand, sixe
hundred and seaventene, By John Denison, Docter of Divinity, Rector of the said
Church, William Elkins and John Callcott, Churchwardens there, Sir ffrancis Knollis
Knight, Christoper Turnor genf, maior of the borrough of Readinge, Edward
Clarke esquier, Steward of the same borrough, and others beinge all parrishioners of
the said parish, And the most and Chiefest parte of the parishioners of the same
parishe mett then to Consult and order matters Concerninge the Estate and Weale
of the said Church, Accordinge to a wounted usuall and accustomed mannour in
that behalf, It was then and there purposed, graunted, Concluded and fully and
freely assented unto by the parties above named, by and with the generall Consent
and good likeinge also of all the parishioners of the said parish, That Sr Thomas
Vachell, Knight, one of the said parish and then present, to whome a great esteate
of Inheritance is desended wthin that parish should bee assigned and allowed att
or in the said Church — Conveynient roome wherein to make and have as well
seates for hymself and his posterity and his or their family, as also A decent place
of buriall for hymself and his posterity, And for so much as there is adjoyninge to
that Church on the north side therof A place, howse, or He, sometymes used for
a schoolehouse, seeminge to have bene formerlie used to the said Church as part
therof, wch said place, house, or He, for many years now last past hath bene and
yett ys very Ruynous and in greate decaye, and now will be very chargable to re-
payre and of little or no use att all thoughe repayr[ed], And yett to be made parte
of the Church againe, were ytt not for the greatnesse of the Charge wch the said
parish Cannott nor maye not undergoe would be very Conveynient, Comly and
Gracefall, And for so much as the said Sr Thomas Vachell did then make offer so
that hee the said Sr Thom[as] Vachell might for hym and his posterity, Have the
said place, house, or He, not onely att his proper Charge to make and maynteyne
ytt for Ornament to the said Church and for seates for hym and his family, And
therin to Errect and sett A tombe or seemely monum[ent] in memory of his Unckle
and Auncester from whome a greate part of his estate yemediately descended, And
likewise to make and maynteyne in or under the said place, house, or He, A place
for buriall for the said Sr Thomas Vachell and his posterity, But w'hall in consider
acion therof, the said Sr Thomas Vachell then made offer by good assurance at his
owne Chardge to Charge some Conveynient parte of his said inheritance for ever
wi[th] twenty shillinges yearely to the use and benifitt of the said Church, for theise
reasons but [and] espeacially for the inlargment of the poore and smale Revenues
of the said Church, Att the said Vestery and meetinge, ytt was then graunted,
Ordered and Agreed as followeth, That is to saye that the said Sr Thomas Vachell,
and his heyres, should and might, performinge the said offers made one his parte
have the said place, house, or He to the primate [sic], sole, and appropiate use of
hym and of his heyres for ever, in such manner as aforesaid, And that the Right
Reverend ffather in god the Lord Bisshopp of the dyoces should be moved for
his Lordshipps Allowance and Conformacion therof, And that such ffurther assu
rance should be geven by the said parishe as by the Counsell Learned in the Lawe,
and att the Costes and Charges of the said Sr Thomas Vachell, should be advised
to be fitt and proper for them to geve, to secure and establishe therby the said
place, house, or He to the sole use and behoofe of the said Sr Thomas Vachell
and of his heyres as aforesaide, In wittnes wherof wee whose names ar subscribed,
parrishioners ther, in manifestation of our Consent and Agreement to the premisses
have hereunto sett our names.
Joh'es Denison, Rector ibid'. Will'm X Elkins, marke, X John Callcote,
Churchwardens.*
[p. 166.] ^£0{0 geire of our Lord 1617. The Minikin or first treble, whose waite is
800 hundred [sic] and 3 poundes and the brasses 15 poundes, wch cost xij*/. the
* Original marks and signatures in the MS.

[ 1617-18. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 127
pound, w011 commeth to xlvij//. ij*., And all other business besides belonging unto
him as nowe it is finished w1* cost 4//. 8*. 3*/. So the whole charge commeth to
lj/z". 10*. 5*/. William Elkines and John Calkott being Churchwarde[n]s this yeire,
and Will'm marshall, Clarke, who did collecte and gather, of the parrishioners, which
the[y] gave of theire good will, without any tax, the full Somme of 45 //. 14*. 11*/.
whereof the Church standeth in debte v/z. xv*. vj*/.
[The rest of page 166 is blank!]
[P- l67-J T&fyl (^/yCCOUttfc of Will'm Elkines and John Calcott made and geven up
on good ffridaye the third of Aprill 16 18, in the Sixteene yeire of the raigne of our
soveraigne Lord Kinge James that nowe is.
Z%t QnUcetfe© this yeire.
>tttttt0 the Church stocke 

3wp

It'm at Easter at the Comunions bread and wine paid for
Ifm for xxj'ie Knilles of the Ladie Bell at ij*. vj*/. the
Knill 
Ifm for vij Knilles of the ffift Bell at j*. the Knill 
It'm for three graves in the Church 
Ifm for Seates and removes in the Church and the gather
ing for the holilofe at Easter 
It'm of Mr. Robert Reeve for a whole yeires rent 
Ifm of John Wigge for a whole yeires rent 
Ifm of Edward Slarke for a whole yeires rent 
Ifm for Quitrentes 
It'm for Mr. Clarkes seate by the yeire 
Summa totalis xiij/z'. v*. off.

{pAgmtnUtf.

xxvj*.

iiij*/.

xiij*.

ix*/. off .

ij//.

xij*.

vj*/.

vij*.

0.

j/z.

X*.

ij//.
viij*.
xv*.
0.
xl*.
0.
xxvj*.
v[j]*/.
iij*.
0.
ij*.
0.
Imprimis to Thomas Willis for bellroppes and strappes ...
Ifm for paving three graves in the Church 
Ifm for a shoule and a spade 
Ifm to will'm marshall for his whole yeires wages  iij/z".
It'm for washinge the Church clothes 
It'm to the Apariter for warning the visitacion court 
It'm to John S[t]roud the Carpenter and his man for viij
dayes worke about the Belles  
Ifm for a new Baldricke 
Ifm for caring and recaring* the belles to the founder ...
Ifm to Edward Ireland the Smith for making a newe boule
for the fift bell clapper and mending other clappers ...
It'm to Mathewe Deane for mending a bucken & for nayles
Ifm for xiiij guistes for the seats and for nayles 
It'm for mending the rofe of the Church and the gates ...
Ifm for muskadine for the munthlie 
It'm for mending the matock 
Ifm for two crouches for the belles, and for quarters
It'm for nayles to mathew and the naylers 
It'm to the ringers one crownacion Day & the v'h of
August 
Ifm to the clockmaker 
It'm for regestring the Account 
Ifm for writing the register and sending it to Saulsburie...
Summa is xj//. " iiij*. vij*/.
* i.e., carrying and recarrying.
xij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
j*.
xd.
X*.
ij*.
0.
viij*/.
XV*.
0.
iij*.
xij*.
xiij*.
xd.
ij*.
iiij*/.
vj*.
vd.
iij*.
vj*/.
Iij*.
vd.
xij*/.
ij*.
ij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
vij*.
0.
V*.
0.
ij*.
V*.
128

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1617-18.]

Take out of the Sum of xiij/z". v*. ob'., the sume of xj//. iiij*. vij*/., theremayneth
in the church Stocke ij//. vd.ob'.

John Calcot 1 .-,, , ,
Mr. John Blagrave [Churchwardens.

James winch 1 Surveyours for the
Phillip ffarman J High wayes.

[p. 168.]

[p. 169.J

Jat this account it was Concludid by the Vesterie that everie
1 6 18. comunicant, at the monthlie comunions, shall pay a peny towardes
[in margin.] the bread and wyne, and the Church wardens shall stand accountable
for it. [The rest of page 168 is blank!]
%/yv o£VCC0Mt|?£ of John Calcot and Mr. John Blagrave made and given
up, on good ffryday the xxvj"1 of March 1619, the 17th yeare of the raigne of our
soveraigne Lord King James.

^m^timk

€U QJCCeftee this yeire.

received at Easter at the comunion, bread
and wyne payd for 
It'm for Mr. Clarkes seate for two yeires 
It'm for a briefe of Mr. George Thorne wch he gathered
for Will'm Nevell genf 
It'm for xv Knilles of the Ladie bell ij*. vj*/. the Knill ...
It'm for two sollome Knilles after the ffunerall of Mr. John
Blake, and Mr. Barnard Harrison 
It'm for viij Knilles of the fift bell 
It'm for the grave in the church for Mr. Clarkes daughter
It'm for the grave in the church for marie Baker 
Ifm Receivid of Mr. Robert Reeve for his old stable* &
backsid for his whole yeires Rent 
Received of John Wigge for his yeires Rent 
Received of Edward Slarke for his yeires Rent 
Received of Sr Thomas Vachell, the ffirst payment for his
He by the yeire 
Received for the Seates and Removes 
Received for Quitrentes  Summa xj//. ix*. j*/.

fpagmenfe0.

Imprimis for mending the Clockhowse 
If for Smokefarding[s] 
If to Mr. Doctour at the visitacion court 
It'm for presentmentes ... 
It'm to the apparitour for warning the courtes 
It'm for mending of the claper of the fift bell & for keyes
Ifm for mending of the flight of two clappers 
It'm for a planke to mend the loft floure 
It'm for mending the ladie bell clapper 
Ifm to Stroud for his worke and his manes worke 
It'm to Thomas Willis for a ropp for the Ladie Bell &
strapes 
Ifm for the paving of two graves 
[p. 170.] Ifm gave to Richard Purdey, Belfonder 
It'm to London the Carpenter for two dayes worke and for
mending the gates & for nayles 
* 'stabbe,' MS.

XUlj*.

ixd.

iiij*.

viij*.

ij*/.

xxxvij*.

vj*/.

V*.

0.

viij*.

0.

X*.

0.

X*.

0.

XV*.

xl*.

0.

xxvj*.

vii[j*/.]

XX*.

0.

xxvij*.

iij*.

v*.
0.
ij*.
id.
ij*.
iiij*/.
xvj*/.
ij*.
ij*.
6*/.
j*.
j*.
viij*/.
iij*.
iij*/.
v*.
j*.
xd.
vj*.
iiij*.
vij*/.
[ 1619-20. ] ST. mary's, reading. 129
Ifm for a stepp at the church yate 
Ifm to John Spenser for hewing the fifte bell 
Ifm for a strap, a boulster and a key 
Ifm for a peece of tymber 
Ifm to Canne for a board and a quarter 
Ifm for a Judgion for the third bell 
Ifm for a chissell and a staple 
It'm for mending a chissell and a locke 
Ifm for a latche & a keche* & two payre of hookes
It'm for two keyes  ... 
It'm for a new roope for the ffifte bell 
It'm for setting one the flight of the ffifte bell clapper ...
Ifm to the mason for mending the rofe of the churche ...
It'm to Mr. Doctour at the Visitacion courte 
It'm for our Dynner at the courte 
Ifm to will'm marshall for his yeires wages  iij/z.
Ifm for the Smoake farthinges 
Ifm for the presentmentes 
It'm to milkesop for unstopping the lead gutter 
Ifm gave to the Ringers the v'h of November 
It'm to Thomas Willis for vij strapes 
It'm to Payne the glasier for mending the windowes
Ifm to the Ringers one Crounacion Day 
It'm to the Cloke maker 
Ifm for washing the Church clothes 
It'm for the new setting and scouring of the pulpet window
It'm for Mr Clarkes man seate 
Ifm for the altering and the charges of Sr ffrauncis
Knowlles his Seate, for the waynscott, carpenters worke,
and all charges, that was bestowed one it 
It'm to Jonathan the painter for trimming the pulpet
It'm the charges for the removing the ministe[r]s pue and
the altering of the other seates cometh to  iij/z. vij*. j*/.
It'm the church was in debt for the Belles  ij/i.
Ifm to Mris Harrison for an ould Debte  j/z.
Summa xixli. vs. vj*/.
Take out of the some of 19//. 5*. 6*/. the some of ii/z' 9*. id., the church is
in debte vij/z". xvj*. vd.
Mr. John Blagg[r]avel churchwardens John Wigg \ Surveyers for the
Anthoni Brackston j cnurcnwaraens. wm,m ElkinsJ highwayes.
[p. 171.] ^£p£ ACCOtttpll of Mr. John Blaggrave and Mr. Anthonie Braxston
Churchwardens of the parish of St. maris in Reading: made and given up one
Goodfriday, the xiiij"1 of Aprill 1620. And in the xviij"1 yeire of the Raigne of our
soveraigne Lord King James. (gecetfe©.
JtttptttWt0t at this Easter Comunion in stocke  xiiij*. vj*/.
Item of Mr. Robert Reeve for the rent of his stable and
the backside or garden for his yeirs Rent 
If of John Wigg for his whole yeires Rent 
It' of Edward Slarke for his whole yeires Rent 
If of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire ...
If of Sr ffrauncis for his seate by the yeire 
* i.e., catch.

j*.j*.
j*.

iiij*/. vj*/.
viij*/. iiij*/. iiij*/.

j*.

j*.
j*.

vj*/.
iiij*/. iij*/.

iiij*.

iiij*.

2*.

ij*.
iij*.
X*.
ij*.
jd.
iiij*/.
ij*. j*.
iij*. ix*.
vj*/. vd.
vj*/.
ij*.
V*.
ij*.
xj*.
V*.
lj*.
vj*/.
XXX*.
XV*.
0.
xl*.
0.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
XX*.
0.
iiij*.
0.
i3°

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1619-20. ]

If of Mr. Edward Clarke, esquire, for his seat by ye yeire
If for Quitrentes 
If for xviij Knilles of the Ladie bell 2*. 6*/. the Knill ...
If for vij Knilles of the ffift Bell j*. the Knill  -...
It'm for vij Graves in the church x*. the grave 
It' for a tax: for thinges necessarie done about ye church
If for a marble stone sould to Mr. Henrie Alexander to
laye one his wyfes grave 
It'm for the monthlie communions bread and wyne per
[sic] for as it did appeare by the churchwarden[s] ac
compt 
If for the seates and removes this whole yeire 
Summa Rec' is xxli. iiij*. xd.

ij*.

0.

iij*.
xlv*.

0.0.

iij/z.
iiij/z.

vij*. X*.
XV*.

0.0.
xd.

j/z.

mj*.
xxvij*.

x[d\ o.

(pimento.

3mp»

_?rtme0 [sic] to Jonathan the painter for painting the
ministers pue and the ffont 
P'd for writing the Regester twise in parchment and1 send
ing it to Salsburie 
P'd for our charges at the Bushoppes visitation holden at
neuberie 
P'd for Smake [sic] ffarthinges 
P'd for our Dynners at our visitacion 
P'd for a lock for the gate, and mending of it 

[p. 172.] Payde for a barge lyne to make bellropes 
Payde for the paving of Seven graves in the Church
Payde for a post for the Church gate & mending of the
hinges and for nayles 
p'd for a shoule2 for the Church 
p'd for whipcord for the Clocke 
p'd for mending the matocke 
p'd for Silke for the pulpit cussen3 & for canvis 
p'd for halfe yard of greene broadcloth for the cussen
p'd for nayles 
p'd to John Prince for making the cussen and triming of
the pulpitt 
p'd to the paritour for warning the visitacion court twise...
p'd to Mr Doctour Denison for. the visitations courtes
p'd to Will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages
p'd for vj mattes for the bellroopes 
p'd for mending the locke of the belfree doore ...
p'd for a spade 
p'd for two strappes for the bellropes 
p'd for three payre of gymoles for the seates & for nayles
p'd for mending of the seates in the chauncell & for nayles
p'd for washing of the church lynnen 
p'd to the ringers one crounacion Day 
p'd to the Clockmaker 
p'd to will'm marshall his halfe yeires wages
p'd to the glasier for mending of the windowes . . .
p'd to will'm marshall for regestring this accompt
Summa p'd is xvij/z. iij*. iij*/.

(1) 'and and,' MS,

(2) i.e., shovel.

XX*.

0.

X*.

0.

ix*.

0.

ij*.

id.

iij*.

0.

xiiij*/.

xij*.

0.

vij*.

id.

j*.

vd.

j*.

0.

0.

iiij*/.

0.

iij*/.

vij*.

viij*/.

vj*.

vj*/.

0.

iij*/.

iij*.

0.

j*.

iiij*/.

ij*.

0.

XXXV*.

0.

ij*.

0.

0.

viij*/.

j*.

vj*/.

y.

ij*/.

j*.

ix*/.

ij*.

vj*/.

ij*.

0.

vs.

0.

vs.

0,

xxxv*.

0.

vj*.

0.

ij*.

0.

(3) i.e., cushion.

[ 1620-21. ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

Take out of the sum of xx/z. iiij*. xd. the some of xvij//.
iij*. iij*/., there remaneth to the Church in Stock in the
churchwardens handes, the Some of 

iij//.

j*.

131

vij*/.

[P-I73-]

of

uj/z.

j*.
XX*.

vij*/.

ij/z.

0.

0.

j/z.

vj*.

viij*/.

XV*.

0.

iij*.

ij/z.

xvij*. j*.

vj*/.

iij/z".

X*.

ij/z".
xiij*.
ij//.
xiiij*.
Anthonie Brackston 1 ,-,, , , Richard Jeoyes ") Surveyours for the
Will'm Jacob j ^urcnwardens. Edmund Spire j High wayes>
v/^v (tCCOUHt of Anthoni Brackston and William Jacob Churchwardens of
the parish of St. maris in Readinge, made and given up on Goodfriday the xxx'h
of March, 162 1, and in the Ninetenth yeire of the Raigne of Soveraigne Lord King
James. (Beceito.
JtHp?ittU0t the Church Stock 
of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire 
of John Wigg for the rent of his house by the yeire
of Edward Slarke for the rent of his house by the yeire .
of Richard Stevens for his house late in the tenour1
Mr. Robert in castell street by the yeire 
ffor the Quitrentes belonging to the Church by the yeire.
ffor xxiij'ie Knilles of the Ladie Bell, ij*. vj*/. the knill
ffor j Knill of the vth Bell 
ffor vij Graves in the Church 
ffor the monthlie Comunions, bread and wyne perd' [sic] for
ffor the seates and removes in the church 
Summa Rec' is xx/z. iij*. 3*/.
fpagmenfe.
Paid for paving of seven graves in the Church 
ffor halfe hundred of pavementes 
ffor vij strappes to willis the ropemaker 
ffor Iron worke to mathew Deane about the yates ..
ffor a Carpenter for a halfe dayes worke 
ffor mending the glasse windowes to Payne 
ffor 8 fott of tymber for postes for the gates 
ffor 3 dayes worke to a Carpenter to mend the gates
ffor mending of the Cloke roop 
ffor clensing of the gutter2 from the Causey 
ffor the Ringers the 5 of August and the 5 of November
ffor 9 fot of tymber to John Wigg 
ffor 17 fott of tymber 
ffor new trussing of the ladie bell and for nayles
ffor the washing of the Kinges armes to the painter..
ffor Iron worke about the bell and for nayles 
ffor the Carpenterfs] Dynner for his paynes
ffor 4 strappes to willis the ropemaker 
ffor a stock for the Second Bell 
ffor new stocking of a Bell to the Carpenter 
[p. 174.] ffor halfe yeres wages to william marshall 
ffor a long guist to make a hed for a gate 
ffor one quarter and two crose spars for a gate 
ffor Iron worke about the gates to mathew Deane ..
ffor tymber to make the spares3 for the gates ...
(1) i.e., tenure.
(2) 'gutten,' MS.
j/z!
vij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
ij*.
viij*/.
j*.
vd.
0.
vij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
v[dl
0.
x[*4
j*.
vi[j4
viij*.
iiij*/.
iij*.
iii[j*/].
vj*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
vj*/.
ij*.
iiij*.
v[d].
vj*/.
j*.
vd.
iiij*.
iij*.
iiij*/.
xv*.
j*.
j*
j*/.
iiij*.
vj*/.
iij*.
0.
(3) i.e., spars.
132

THE CHURCHWARDENS* ACCOUNTS,

[ 1620-21. ]

ffor nayles to the naylor 
ffor to [sic] Dayes worke to Edward London
ffor his man for iiij Dayes worke & a halfe
ffor diging of holies* to a laborer 
ffor worke Done by the Sauyers 
ffor mending the seates to John Grip the Joyner
ffor our Dynner at the vicitacion court 
ffor the Clark for making our presentmentes
ffor the Regester at the Bishoppes court 
ffor the Clark for making of our presentmentes . . .
ffor our Dynners at the Bishoppes court 
ffor a booke of Articles 
ffor mending of the walles 
ffor a poore man at Mr. Doctours appointment ...
ffor a booke of Articles and to the Appar[i]tour for
ing the court 
ffor 3 strapes to the ropemaker 
ffor nayles to mend the seat doores 
ffor the Ringers one Crounacion daye 
ffor the washing of the Church Lynnen 
ffor will'm marshall halfe yeires wages 
ffor to [*/*¦] the clokmaker 
ffor writing the regester in parchment and sending it to
Saulsburie 
ffor Regestring this Accounte 
Summa of paymentes is ixli. xiiij*.

j*.

iij*/.

ij*.

viij*/.

vj*.

j*.

ij*.

iiij*/.

}}*¦

iij*.

iiij*/.
ij*.
iiij*/.
0.
vj*/.
iij*.
Js-
iiij*/.
viij*.
ij*.
j*.
xij*/.
iij*/.
iij*.
iiij*/.
ij*.
xxxv*.
v*.
v*.
ij*.
Take out of the Some of xxli. 3*. 3d. the Some of ixli.
xiiij*., ther remayneth in the hands of the next Church
warden the Church Stocke Which is 
xli. vj*. viiij*/. [sic]
rohnmMJyrsb}churchwardens- Joseph Ewst > Surveyours of the
John Evans Ji high wayes.
[P-r7S-J *Z/X)t dCCOUtU Of Will'm Jacob and John Mylles, Churchwardens, of the
parish of St. Maries in Reading, made and given up, one Goodfridaye, the nine-
tenth daye of Apryll, in the yeire of our Lord 1622, and in the twentieth yeire of
the raigne of our soveraigne, Lord, King, James.
Jmprimte
Q£ecetfe0,
the Church Stock of Mr. Anthonie Brack
ston
xli.
ffor the Easter Comunions, bread and wyne per [*/*-] for .
Of Sr Thomas Vachell, for his lie by the yeire ...
Of John wigg for his house, by the yeire 
Of Edward Slarke for his house by the yeire
Of Richard Stevens for his house by the yeire ...
ffor the Quitrentes, by the yeire 
ffor the Seates and Removes this yeire 
ffor the monthlie Comunions bread & wyne per for
iij/z.
vj*.
xviij*.
ix*/.
iiij*/.
xx*.
0.
xl*.
0.
xxvj*.
viij*/.
XV*.
0.
iij*.
xxxv*.
0.
vij*/. ix*/.
* i.e., digging of holes.
[ 1622-23. ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 133
Of will'm marshall ffor Dues, for the Church, as for Knilles
and Graves, for the whole yeire, as it appeareth by his
bill  iij/z. xvj*. ij*/.
Summa Rec' xxvli. ij*. iij*/.
(pagmente0.
Payd out of the Church stock at the visitacion Court after
Easter for our Diet, and for, making of our present
mentes  v*. iiij*/.
paid to Mr. Valton for a band to aunswer at the assises... vj*/.
paid to the Judges Clark, Mr. Pember, for inditementes wch
was against our parrish for the highwaies at the assises
at Abington   xix*.
paid for our Charges and horse hire to Abington  xj*. xd.
paid to two laborers to playne the grounde where the
Buttes should be  v*. vj*/.
paid to the Glasier for mending the Church windoues ... vij*.
paid at the visitacion court in September for smoake ffar-
dinges & other Duties  iiij*. xj*/.
paid to Robert Pearce the mason for him selfe and his
man for theire worke Done a bout the Church, and for
tyle, lyme, sand, lath, nayles and other necessaries be
longing as appeareth by theire billes  iij/z'. xj*.
paid for v eles of Holland to make a comunions cloth at
3*. the ell  xv*. o.
paid for firing* and making the cloth  xs. o.
paid to John milksop for two great pipes of Lead, one on
the north side of the towre and the other by the Chaun
cell doore, for the gutter from the Church, — ffor work-
manshipp, for soder, and for laborers to helpe it up as
appeareth by there billes  vij/z. xiij*. ij*/.
ffor dressing the Carpet of the Comunion table and for
dying of it  iij*. o.
paid to william marshall for his whole yeires wages  iij/z' x*.
per [sic] for ropes strapes for the belles and other repracions
a boute them and for paving of graves and other neces
saries about the Church, as appeareth by his billes of
accounte at the Church accounte  ij/z'. iiij*/.
paid to Mr Doctour towardes his Charges at the visitacion
court  ij*. o.
paid to will'm marshall for regestring the account  ij*.
paid for washing the church lynning  ij*.
Summa of payments is xxj/z. x*. ij*/.
Take out of the Some of xxvli. ij*. iij*/. the Some of xxj//.
x*. 2*/., There Remayneth in the handes of the next
Churchwarden, John Mylles, the Church Stocke which is iij/z. xij*. vj*/.
&d &, } Churchmen, J£ gf} <*%%£?•
[p. 176.] a£§$, <2vCC0UtU£J of John Mylles and Edward Baker Churchwardens of
the parish of St. Maries in Reading, made and given up one Goodfriday the xjth
of Aprill: in the yeire of our Lord 1623, and in the One a[nd] Twenteth yeire, of
the Raigne, of our soveraigne Lord Kinge James.
* i.e., fringe.

134 THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,
Receites.
JttpUIHttfJ The Church stocke 
It'm the Communions at Easter, Bread and wyne paid for 
It'm the Knilles of The Ladie Bell this yeire being tenn in
number 
Ifm the Knilles of The ffifte bell this yeire being tenn 
Ifm the graves in the church this yeire being two 
Ifm the monthlie communions bread & wyne paid for 
It'm the seates and Removes this yeire 
Yeirelie Rentes of the Church this yeire :
It'm of John wigg for his house by the yeire :
It'm of Edward Slarke for his house by ye yeire : . . .
It'm of Richard Stevens for his house by ye yeire :
It'm of Sr Thomas Vachell for his yle by ye yeire :
It'm for the Quitrentes by the yeire: 
It'm for 3 pavementes and an old rayle 
Summa of Rec[eites] is xvj//. xiiij*. 9*/.
(pagmente©.
Paid for writing the Register twise in parchment, & sending it to
Salsburie 
Paid to our paritour for warning the court twise ...
Paid for making our presentmentes 
pd' for our expences at the Courte 
pd' for a peece of barg lyne & for strapes to Willis
pd' for 6 figg frayles & packthred & for a shoule for the church
pd' to the Ringers the v'h of August, ye v'h of november & ye
crounacion day 
pd' for a booke of Articles  
pd' for our presentmentes making -' 
pd' for putting up our bill of presentmentes at the Bishoppes
courte 
Paid for our Dinner & the ministers & Sidesmen
pd' for 78 paynes of glass setting 
pd' for new leading two fot of glase 
pd: to Perce the mason for a dayes worke, for him selfe & his
man, & for morter & tyle 
pd' for two graves paving 
pd' to Grypp the Joyner for waynskot, for Sr ffrauncis Knowlles
seat 
pd' for two Dossen of Pavementes : 
pd' for mending of two gudgines, & the wheele of the bell and
mending of the ould chest 
pd' for the setting up of the palles, at the pulpett windowe
pd' to a Gressian1 minister, & Iris2 Marchantes, and gent' men
Iris 
pd' to Mr Doctour Denison, towardes the3 Bushippes courte
pd' to will'm marshall his yeires wages 
pd' for washing the church lynnen 
pd' to William marshall for his charges, for decking the church at
Easter : whytsontyde : & Christmas : Agreed uppon, Good
fridaye, this yeire by the consent, of Mr Doctour Denison &
all the vesterie men that were there, at this accounte, that he
should, have, towardes his paynes yeirlie4 
(1) i.e., Grecian, Greek. (2) i.e., Irish.

[ 1622-23. ]

li.

*.

*/.

3

12

8

0

18

6

j-

10

0

0

10

0

j-

0

0

j- 2

10 8

4
0

2
j-

06

0
8

0
j-

0

0 0

00

30

0 5

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oo
o oo
ooooo o
oo
o o
o o I
o
o 3
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10 oo4 72
o

22
6o3
2 3
1 3
12 4 2
10 2

38
11 6o4

4
8 8
66
6 4
4 6 8 1
ooo

(3) 'a the,' MS. (4) Stops sic.

i3S

[//.

*.

*/.]

0

o

6

0

2

0

9

II

9

[ 1623-24. ] ST. MARY'S, READING.
pd' for mending the Surplace and newe marking of the napkin ..
pd' for Ingrosing this accounte 
Summa of paymentes is ixli. xj*. ix*/. for the Church ...
Paid more for making the Cause,' from the South church dore,
to the East gate  3 10 6
Summa totalis is xiij/z. ij*. iij*/.
[p. 177.] Take out of the some of xvj/z'. xiiij*. ix*/., The some of xiij/z. ij*.
iij*/. : There Remayneth in the handes of the next Churchwar- li.
den: Edward Baker: The Church Stocke wch is  3 12 6
Edward Baker I r, , , Gilbert Brackston 1 Surveyours for the
Edmund Spire/ <-nurcnwaraens- wm,m MyUe£, j- Highwayes.
*Z/yt <*VCC0UtU£ of Edward Baker and Edmund Sprire [sic] Church
wardens of the parish of St. Maries in Reading, made and given, up, one Good
ffridaye the twentie six of March, 1624. And in the two and twenteth yeire of the
raigne of our soveraigne Lord King James.
JttpUttU0: The Church Stocke 
Ifm the Comunion at Easter. Bread and wyne paide for
Ifm the monthlie Comunions, Bread and wyne paide for
It'm the knilles of the Ladie Bell this yeire being thirteene ...
Ifm the knilles of the ffifte Bell this yeire being a leaven
It'm the Graves in the Church this yeire being three 
It'm of John wigg for the rent of his house this yeire 
It'm of Richard Stevens for the rente of his house this yeire
Ifm of Edward Slarke for the rente of his house this yeire ...
It'm of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He in the church this yeire
Quitrentes.
Ifm of Mr. Will'm Kendrick for two houses 
Ifm of Mr. Anthonie Knigh[t] for a barne in Lurkman Lane
It'm of Mr. Boswell for a chimney and palles in the Church
yard
It'm of Andrewe Kenton for a house at tanpoole lock 
Ifm of Henrie Adames for a chimney and a oven 
Ifm the Seates and remooves this yeire is 
Ifm of Richard Johnson for a shope late turners 
Suma2 totalis xvj/z. xvj*. HHd.off.

li.

*.

*/.

3

12

6

0

16

6

1

2

2 off.

1

12

6

0

11

0

1

10

0

2

0

0

0

iS

0

1

6

8

01

0

0

0

0

10

0

0

1

0

1

3

0

0

6

0

0

3

2

7

0

0

0

1

>m

fpagmento. lL 5< A

.J>rtmi0 ffor warning the Courte, and the booke of Arti-
ckes* and our expencis at the Courte & for Smoake
farthinges  ° 8
paide to a ffrenchman that was to gather in the parishe  o 2 o
pd' to a Grecian marchant at Mr maiors appointment  o 2 6
pd' for whitting the Church and marbeling the pillers ...... 1 13 4
pd' for writting the table one the walle one the north sid of
ye Church  o 16 o
pd' for plastring the walles be fore the table  o 3 10
(1) i.e., causeway. (2) Snna, MS. (3) i.e., Articles.

II

136

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

pd' for lengthning the seates one the north side, to purnell for
tymber & bordes 
pd' more for boardes to will'm marshall 
pd' to the Carpenters, for theire worke 
pd' for nayles for them [sic] seates 
pd' for gimolles, and sprig naylles for the seat doores 
pd' for the waynscot over the seats on the south sid of the
Church 
pd' for Iron takes to hould it to the walle 
pd' for lyme & sand, brickes, masons worke, lyme, & hayre &
to laye the stone in the Church porch 
pd' to paine the glasier for new leading of 108 fott of glasse
at two pence the fott, and for 211 quaries of glasse a[t]
18*/. the score and for cullering the Iron Bares of the win
dowes 
pd' him more for scouring the window next the towre one the
north side 

[//. o o
oo
o oo

[ 1623-24. ]
*. */.]

II 2
II 2
2
12 O
II

is

4 6 47
3 o 6

[p. 178.] Paide for lengthning the Seates one the south side of the
Church, belowe the Church doore, for tymber and carpenters
worke 
pd' for plankes to laye in the almens [*/*•] seat, & 80 brickes
pd' for grunpinning the seates," and for lyme and sande
pd' for gymoles & for mending the seat doores 
pd' for warning the courte for our presentm[entes], smoke far
thinges, and our expences 
pd' for mending the tyling of the Church and for tyle, lime and
sand 
pd' for mending of the glase windowes at that tyme 
pd' to william marshall his whole yeires wages 
pd' for a lader for the Church 
pd' for sending the Regester to Salsburie and wrighting of it in
parchment 
pd' for Decking of the Church with Rosemarie, & bayes, holly
and Ivey at Christmas, Easter & Whitsontide 
pd' for washing the Surpleces and Comunion cloath 
pd' for regestring this Accounte 
pd' to Mr Doctor Denison towardes his Charges at the Courtes.
Summa totalis xvij/z. v*. iiij*/. off.

1 16
o 4
o 4
o 1

o
o o o

43
10 6

1
11 o o

ooo o

Take out of the some of xvij/z. vs. iiij*/. off. the some of xvj/z. xvj*. iiij*/., the
church is indebted to Edward Baker, late Churchwarden the some of ix*. od. off.
Edmunde Spire ) ™ chwardens Thomas Harrison I Survaiours of the
Richard Stampe j ' Thomas Stevens J Highwayes.

X^pC cCVCCOUttt of Edmunde Spire and Richard Stampe Churchwardens
of the parish of St. Maries in Reading : made and given up one Goodfryday the
xv'h daye of Aprill 1625 : And in the ffirst yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne
Lord King Charles. li. s. d.
j(wtprime0 [sic] at the Easter Communions, bread and wyne
paide for 
Ifm of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He 
Edward Slark for his house 

0

is

10

I

0

0

I

6

8

[ 1624-25. ] ST. mary's, reading. 137
[//. *. */.]
John wigg for his house  2 0.0
Richard Stevens for his house  o 15 o
ffor Quitrentes  o 3 6
ffor Seates and removes  5 5 o
Of Ann Okham due ye last yeire 14*/., of Thomas pippes for the
like 4*/., ffor Ould tymber left of the Seates 1*. 6*/.  o 3 o
ffor the Knilles, of the Ladie Bell, being : 20 at 2*. 6*/. the Knill
due for the Church   2 10 o
ffor the Knilles of the ffifte Bell being: n : at 12*/. the knill ... o 11 o
ffor the Graves in the Church this yeire being seaven at x*. the
grave, due to the Churche  3 10 o
Summa is xviij/z'.

*/.

tptytnenttB.
3ntprtwe0 [*/*•] the Church indebted, to the last Churchwarden 090
to Henrie Adames for mending the yeate at his shoppe  o 2 o
for writing the Regester in parchment, and sending it to sals
burie  o 5 o
to the Apparitor for warning the courte twise, and for our pre
sentmentes and our expences at the two Courtes  o 9 4
for Smoke farthinges to the Courte  o 2 1
to Divers travelours at mr maiors and mr Doctours Appointment
this yeire  o 7 6
for a balrick for the litle bell  004
[p. 179.] #• -f- d.
Paide for a cloke roope, & three bell roopes waying xix/z.  o 8 1
Paid for seven strappes and two peeces of lyne waying vj/z. ... o 3 3
Paid to the Ringers the v'h of August, the vth of november, the
Crounacion daye, and the proclamyng of King Charles* ... 1 13 4
paid for Reparing of the churchyard walle, against mr Turners . . . )
paid for tymber to make the quaikshots of the walles  f
paid for brick 300, for n boshelles of lyme, one load of sand
and tyle, for masons worke & there laborers, and cariag of the
tymber to the walle and for Iron worke to mathewe Deane...
to Jonathan for marking the seat doores 
to Payne the Glasier for mending and setting of the glase this
yeire 
paide for mending of the buttes 
paide for six graves paving in the church and for mending of
paving 
paide for mending of the fifte belles gudgion 
paide to willis for strapes for the roopes 
paid for a payre of hinges for the seat Doore and for nayles ...
paid for a cruch for the Ladie bell, and for a staple 
paid for mending the fifte bell clapper 
paid to John Stroud for trussing the Ladie bell and for a box &
Iron gere 
paid for a board for the treble poope to save it 
paid for mending of the Ladie bell clapper, and the second bell
clapper 
paid for a shoule and John Spencer for going to Soning for
barnnes 
paid to Edward London for halfe dayes worke and for nayles ...
* MS., Claries.

I

10

10

0

2

6

0

15

2

0

O

10

0

9

4

0

0

8

0

6

6

0

0

6

0

0

10

0

1

0

0

S

8

0

0

11

0

2

0

0

1

3

0

0

9

I3^ THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1624-2-5.]
[//. *. </.]
paid for mend[ing] the Ladie bell clapper  o 2 o
paid to will'm marshall his whole yeires wages  3 10 o
paid for washing the church Lynning   o 2 o
paid for Dressing the Church at Christmas, Easter & whitsontide
wth rosemarie, bayes, yu, box & greene boughes  o 6 o
paid for writing the Regester and sending it to salsburie  o 5 o
paid to mr Doctour towardes his expences at the courte ...... o 2 o
paid to mr Bronker, mr of Arte, having a letter testimoniall from
the Boshop  o 2 6
Paid for Inlarging of the seates of the north side of the Church
and the Skreene betweene, the Church, and the towre, the
seat for the Churchwardens, and the sides' men seates, and
the other newe seates, thereto, Adioyning, The whole Charges
Commethe, for boardes, tymber, lyme, sand, bricke, Ime geare,
and all carpenters worke, and masons worke, and all thinges
thereto belonging cometh to, as it appeareth by divers billes li. s. d.
to the some of1  16 9 3
paid for Ingrosing this accounte  o 2 o
Summa totalis is xxx/z. ij*. j*/.
Take out of the some of xxx/z. ij*. j*/. the some of xviij/z. xj*. j*/., the Church
is indebted to Edmund Spire the some of xj/z'. xj*.. At which tyme Richard Stampe
and James winch were chosen Churchwardens, And the[y] undertake to paie
Edmund Spire, the some of xj/z. xj*. : As money shall aryse from the Churches
receptes. Richard Stampe) Churchwardens.
James Winch J Mr William Braxston 7 Overseyers for
Thomas Harrison > the poore.
Richard Markhaml Surveyours for the
John myles J highwayes.
[p. 180.] ^£$£ <2lCC0UH& of Richard Stampe and James Winch Churchwardens
of the parish of St. Maries in Reading : Made and geven upp, ApriU the vij"1 :
1626. And in the Seconde yeire of the Raigne of our most Soveraigne Lord, King
Charles.2 Q£ecetfe0.
JtttptitH£0 * At Easter Comunions Bread and wine paid for 017
of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire  
of John Wigge, for his yeires Rent, for his house 
of Richard Stevens, for his yeires Rent, for his house  o 15 o
of Edward Slarke for his yeires Rent, for his house  1 t> »
ffor Quitrentes this yeire  ° 3
ffor Seates & the Removes this yeire  •••  S lo °
for fowrescore poundes of lead sould to william marshall •••¦•¦ ° ° 8
ffor the Knilles of the Ladie Bell, being 15 this yeire at ij*. vj*/.
the Knill  • .-•¦ ••• ¦•¦ - ¦¦¦ x I?
The Graves in the Church this yeire being six a[t] xs. the
Grave   3
The Knilles of the ffifte Bell, being five at xij*/. the Knill  o 5
Summa is xvij//. xj*. vij*/,
(1) Stops sic. (2) Claries, MS.

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ST. MARY'S, READING,

139

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Jtnpr{tne0, for our dinners at the offichalles court that should
have bine 
pd' to the Boshoppes parrator, for warning the Courte and for a
booke of articles 
pd' for our Dinner at trie Boshoppes Courte 
pd' for our presentmentes and putting them upp 
pd' to the Carpenter for three Dayes worke, and for nayles
pd' to a poore weoman of Essex that had hur house burt ...
pd' to the Boshoppes parritour, and for two bookes for the fast
pd' to Richard Gothredg, for finishing of the pinnicles
pd' to the plomer, for mending the leades uppon the towre
pd' to the men that wrought the pinicles, for Beare 
pd' for our Dynner at the visitacion Courte 
pd' for Smoke ffarthinges 
pd' to the parritour for warning the Courte, and putting upp our
presentmentes 
pd' to Mr. Doctour for his Dynner 
pd' to Edward London for five dayes worke & a halfe
pd' to mathew Deane for Iron worke 
pd' for brike, lyme, and sand 
pd' to the Paynter 
pd' to mathew Deane for Iron worke for the Steppes 
pd' to the Glasier, for mending the windowes 
pd' to Edward London, for three dayes about the Steepes ...
pd' to mathewe Deane for mending the Church gate 
There are few such now. Pd'to * Scott*sh ™rchant, *at hadf
[in margin in a later hand!] £ls ^nse 7 a &
L " J rive thousand poundes
pd' to the paritor for caring our presentmentes to Salsburie
pd' to will'm Hull, that was taken by turkes 
pd' for 36 fott of board for the Roufe of the towre, & for the
doore 
pd' for. nayles 
pd' for hinges and hookes, and for a quarter 
pd' for tymber to make the steppes 
pd' to the G^sier for mending of the windowes in the church

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Paide for six Graves paving in the Church 
pd' for two belroopes and two strappes for the roopes 
pd' for mending of the matock, and the baldrick of the bell
pd' for a roppe for the treble bell, and for the little bell ...
pd' for a spade, and a shoule, and an Iron pin for the baldricke
pd' for six strappes for the roppes 
pd' to the Ringers the fifte of november 
pd' to the Ringers the Kinges birth Daye 
pd' for mending the Seates in the Church 
pd' for mending the paving in the church 
pd' to william Marshall for his whole yeires standing wages
pd' for washing the communion cloth, napkin and Surplesses
pd' for writing the Regestor and sending it to Salsburie
pd' for decking the Church at Chrismas, Easter, and whitsontide,
w"1 Holie, Ivey, Rose marie and bayes, and greene bowes
pd' to the Ringers the Kinges first Crounacion Daye 
pd' for Regestring this accounte  ,

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[ 1625-26. ]
[#- S. d.]

pd' for carving of Mr. John Kendrickes armes over the south
arch of the towre ....  026
Summa is xiiij/z. xvij*. vij*/.
ReJ^Lw °!t,theuS°mle °f- xvij/*' xj* vi^" the some of xiiiJ#- xvij*. vij*/., there
his Debt nf° /6 UrCoh I]*- X^" Which Edmund SPire hath receved, o^rdes
™,s Pe.bte ^ xj/z x]*.: So resteththe church in debte to Edmund Spire thTsome
ttnStTcSunTe^ ** ""* «-«-' » » ^ as n«^tt^!
James Winch ) _,
Thomas Harrison J Church Wardens.
Mr. Richard Winch ) _ r ,
Christopher Blower / 0verseers for the poore.
John Bartlet ) „
Richard Aldwright / Survevers-
K/tyt oCVCCOUtUl of James Winch and Thomas Harrison Churchwardens
of the parish, of S' maries, in Reading, made and given upp, the xxiij* of march,
1627, And in the third yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles.

Q£ecetfe0.
JtHpvtm£0t At Easter Comunions, bread, and wine paid for
of Sr Thomas Vachell, for his He, by the yeire 
of John wigge, ffor his house by the yeire 
of Richard Stevens for his house by the yeire 
of Edward Slark for his house by the yeire 
for the Quitrentes due to the Church by the yeire
for the Seates and removes this yeire 
for the Knilles of the Ladie bell, at ij*. vj*/. the Knill and for
the Knilles of the ffifte bell this yeire at j*. the Knill
for the Graves in the Church being nine at x*. the grave
Summa is xviij/z. xiiij*. viij*/.

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(pagmenfc©.

Imprimes to Mr Doctour Denison at the two visitacion Courtes...
for our Dinners at the visitacion Courtes 
for smoke ffarthinges, and to the pariter for warning the court ...
for a booke of common prayers for the Church 
for to bookes for the ffast 
to two poore men wch had theire houses burnt, the one at Litle-
ham and thother at Clapham, given to them 
to Payne the glasier for mending the glasse 
to a Greasian, and a Irerich Ladie send by Mr maior & Mr
Doctour 
to Robert Westmerlan for plastring the belferey 
to Mr Blake the Crowner, for a child found dead in the high
way 
for a Scarlet whood* for Mr Doctor Denison 
to a poore German
for paving of five graves in the church, more for four graves in
the Church  * i.e., hood. See page 113.

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for new roopes & strapes1 for the belles  o 13 5
for nayles to mend the seat doores in the Church  o o 5
for a newe key for the West Doore 
to william marshall for his yeires wages 
to the Ringers the v'h of november 
for mending the causey 
for halfe hundred of pavementes 
for a mattock for the Churches Use 
for timber to make postes for the gates 
for three dayes worke to the Carpenters 
for nayles for the gates 
for hinges and hookes and other Iron worke . . .
for 40 fott of bordes for the gattes 
for Decking the Church at Easter, whitsontide and Christmas w'h
Rosemarie, bayes & bowes  o 6 o
to william marshalls wife for washing the Church Lynnen  o 3 o
for a lock and Key for the Church gate  , ... o o 4
for indossing this Account  o 2 o
Summa is xiij/z'. vj*. vij*/.
Take out of the some of xviij/z, xiiij*. viij*/. The some of xiij/z'. vj*. vij*/., there
remayneth vli. viij*. j*/., which vli. viij*. j*/. was paid, to Edmund Spire, towardes
his Debte of viij/z. xvij*.. So Resteth the Church indebted to Edmund Spire the
some of iij/z'. viij*. 11*/., Which Mr Thomas Harrison the next Churchwarden have
paide unto him. And so resteth the Church in debte to Mr Thomas Harrison the
some of iij/z. viij*. j*/. [sic] Mr Thomas Harrison
John Smyth

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Mr
Walter

,lSr°ffdlowe0rne joverseyers for the poore.
Collectors for y= poore { &gf£*

Timothie Banister.
Surveiours for ye high f Henrie Aldwright.
wayes are \ William Willmer.
Memorandum that wheras every Communicant by an order of the
Vestry is to pay towardes bread and Wyne at the monethly Communions
April 11 at the least a peny : It is now ordered likewise by the Vestry that the
1628. Churchwardeynes shall bring in an accompt what surplusage they receave
more then they receave2 for the Charge of bread and wyne at those
Communions, and likewise how and to whome they disburse the same.
Ita esse testor, Jo. Denison.
[p. 183.] ^£p£ COOUttfc [sic] of Thomas Harrison and John Smyth, Churchwardens
of the parish of St. maries, in Reading, made and given upp, The Eleventh of
Aprill 1628. And in the ffourth yeire of the raigne of our soveraigne Lord King
Charles that nowe is. Q£eeetfe0. //. *. */.
ttH£fi> at the Easter Comunions bread and wyne paid
for
ffor the silver that was one the ould velvet paule, wch wayed two
ounces sould for  o 10
(1) sstrapes, MS. (2) 'more then they receave,' the two last words erased in the MS.

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142

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

ffor Sr Thomas Vachell He, by the yeire to paie to the church
John wigg for his house by the yeire 
Richard Stevens for his house by the yeire 
Edward Slark for his house by the yeire 
for the Quitrentes due to the church by the yeire 
for the seates and removes this yeire 
for the Knilles and graves in the church this yeire 
Summa is xv\li. xs. j*/.
$<x)>mintt0.
Jmprime© the Church indebted 
for our Dynners, at the Visitacion courtes 
Mr. Doctour for his expences at the courtes 
to the Regester and the appa[ri]ter for theire fees 
to a taylor for taking of the silver of the velvet paule 
to Howell the smith for 4 paire of gymoles for the seates and
mending the poore mens box and for nayles 
to John Gripp the Joyner for making the poore mans box and
the bannesters to it* 
to Howell the smith for mending the chestes lokes and for
nayles 
to the painter for painting the poores box 
to the Regester for Smoke farthinges and our bill of present
mentes 
to the pariter and Register for there fees 
for our Dynners at the court 
to the Joyner for a stoule to set the wine potes one 
to John Gripp for mending will'm marshalles seat and mending
ye seates  '. 
to the Ringers the v"1 of november 
to the Carpenter for mending the steppes 
to the glassier for mending the windowes 
to mathew Deane for Iron worke about the gattes 
to Jonathan the painter for whiting the church and the painting
of the Kinges armes and the streame 
for the mattes in the chauncell 
to westmerland for tyle, lyme and sand, and to the mason for his
work 
for two crounacion Dayes to the Ringers 
to the repayring of the buttes 
to the bishoppes apparitour and for a booke of Articles, and his
fee  

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[p. 184.] Paymentes [contd].
ffor paving of five graves in the church this yeire 
mathew Deane for mending the two clappers for the belles and
for a newe baldrick for the bell 
to Thomas willis for a newe roope for the Ladie Bell 
moore for foure strappes 
ffor writing the Regester twise and sending it to Salsburie ...
for two dosen of pavementes 
for to boordes for Mr Doctors seate 
to the Carpenter for his worke and for nayles 
to John Stroude for trussing of three belles, and for nayles
to willis for tenn strappes 
* This box now stands at the West end of the Church. It bears the date 1627, and the fol
lowing inscription: — 'Remember the poore and God will bles thee, and thy store.'

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to the naylor for nayles 
to will'm marshall for his yeires wages
for mending the cloke roope
for mending the church booke ...
for halfe a barge lyne 
for washing the comunion clothes
for a lock and key for the yeates
for tryming the church at Easter, whitsontide, and Christmas with
Rose marie and bayes and greene boues 
for 20 fott of planke for the seates and for nayles 
for 24 fott of boardes for the church yeates 
for two Dayes worke for the carpenter 
Summa is xxli. xv*. xd.
The Receites this yeire for the Church is xvj/z". x*. j*/., The Paymentes this
yeire, with that, wch was, owing unto Mr. Thomas Harrison is xx/z. xv*. xd.. So
that the Church is indebted, unto Mr. Thomas Harrison the full Some of iiij/z.
v*. ix*/., wch he is to receive of the next Church warden.

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Mr. Anthonie Brackston ) Overseers for
Humphrie Mylles J the poore.
Thomas ffroome 1 Collectours for the
Joseph Joanes j poore.
Richard Holmes 1 Surveyours for the
Richard Walker J high waies.
[p. 185.] ^£p£ SLQOUYltt*. of John Smyth and Edward Brackstone Churchwardens
of the parish of S' Maries in Reading, made and given up the third of Aprill
1629. And in the ffifte yeire of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles
that nowe is. (gecetfe©.
jtttl)¥itH£0 at the Easter Comunions bread and wine paid
for   o 18 10
Received of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He, one whole yeires
rent 
Received of John wigg for his house one whole yeres rent 
Received of Edward Slarke for his house one whole yeires rent...
Received of Richard Stevens for his house one whole yeires rent
Received for Quitrentes Due to the Church this yeire  ...
Received for seventeene Knilles for the ladie bell at 2*. 6*/. the
Knill 
Received more for two Sollom Knilles after the buriall of Mr
Doctour* and Mris Gunter at 2*. 6*/. the Knill 
Received for five graves in the church this yeire x*. the grave ...
Received more for Nyne Knilles for the fifte bell 
Received for the seates and removes this yeire 
Summa is xvj/z. xj*. j*/.
fpagmenfe0.
^mpritne© the Church indebted unto Thomas Harrison  4 5 9
paid to Mr Doctor Denison for dynner, behind, at the making,
up the account last Goodfryday  020
* ' 1628, Feb. I, Mr. John Denison, Doctour of Divintie and Vicar of St. Maries.' Regis
ters of St. Mary's, Reading; transcribed by G. P. Crawfurd, M.A., vol. ii., Burials, p. III.

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THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1628-29. ]

paid for a booke of prayers for the fast 
paid for our Dynners at the byshoppes visitacion ...
paid for the bishoppes Clarkes fee 
paid to Mr Doctor then for his Dynner ...- 
pd' for mending the Church gate 
pd' for a seat for John Gearey, to loke to the boyes
pd' for glassing the church windowes 
pd' to gripe for a seate Doore 
pd' for a booke of Articles and for warning the Courte
pd' for our Dynners at Mychaellmas visitacion
pd' for smoke ffardinges 
pd' for the Doctours ordinarie 2*. and 2*/. for our presentment
pd' to mathew Deane, for mending the churchyard gate
pd' to the ringers, the v'h of november 
pd' to Adames for mending the churchyard gates ...
pd' to Richard markham towards the mending the churchyard
wall 
pd' for mending of a seate 
pd' towardes the buttes mending 
pd' for whiting the wall behind Sr John Blaggraves seat
pd' to the Ringers one Crounacion Daye 
pd' for mending the seates in the chauncell, and for ix fot of
board 
pd' for wyre for the cloke* 
pd' for five graves paving in the church 
pd' for 13 pavementes 
pd' to Goodbarnes for chainging [*/*•] the comunion pott and
sacer 
pd' for mending the clocke 
pd' for mending and trussing of the ladie bell & fourth bell
pd' to willis for a treble rope and a halfe roape, & for strapes
pd' to william marshall for his whole yeires wages 

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[p. 186.] Paide for mending the fifte Bell Clapper 
pd' for strapes and for a peece of a barge lyne
pd' for nayles for the seates 
pd' for washing the church Lynnen 
pd' for strapes for the roopes 
pd' for writing the Regester and sending it to Salsburie
pd' for tryming the church, at Easter, Whitsontyde and
pd' for regestring this Acountes  Summa is xiiij/z'
The whole receites this yeire for the Church is .,
The paymentes for the Church this yeire is ... .
So Rest In stocke the Some of 
The Churchwardens then chosen

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Overseers for the poore ...
Collectours for the poore ...
Surveyours for the highwayes
* i.e., clock,

f Edward Brackstone.
( Humphrie Evans.
f Richard Jayes.
1 \ William Turner.
I John Redford.
( Richard Levens.
| William Blacknoll.
( Robert Evans.

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K/yt S*Q*>QOW/\tt [sic] of Edward Brackstone, and Humphrie Evanes
Churchwardens of S' marie in Reading, made and given up One Good ffridaye
the 2 6th of march 1630, and in the six yeire of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles
that nowe is. Q£ecetfe0.
JMtptittUtf the Church Stock 
Received for Easter comunions bread, and wine paid for
Rec' for a tippet 
Rec' for a Pewter flagon 
Rec' of Henrie Plommer for his Rent for
Rec' of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He
Rec' of Edward Slarke for his house
Rec' of Richard Stevens for his house
Rec' of John Smythe more in Stock for
Rec' for ould Tafitie 
Rec' for Quitrentes 
Rec' for Seates and removes 
Receved of william marshall for the Knilles and Graves ffor
Mickelmas account, and our Ladies Dayes accounte, as it
appeareth by his bill, his wages paid, and all other thinges
paid for, as he hath laid out this, yeire, for the use of the
church  Summa is 17 li. 2*. 2*/.

his house

the Easter comunions

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jmprtme© I paid at the officers Courte for our Dynners ...
paid to- Mr Bunberie for his Dynner at the visitacion courte
paid for a lock and key for the west gate 
pd' for a Cloke rope and mending a rope 
pd' for the silver flagon 
pd' for our Dinner at the officers Courte 
pd' to Mr. Bunberie for his Dynner at the Courte 
pd' for Smoake ffarthinges 
pd' for Delivering in our presentment 
pd' to the Carpenter for two quashetes, & making a newe gate
pd' to westmerland for stufe to mend the wall 
pd' to ffrauncis Home and his laborer 
pd' to the belman for Crying the church gate 
pd' to the parritor for waring the officers courte 
pd' to ffrauncis Payne for mending the church windowes ...
pd' to westmerland and Goddredg, for mending the butris ...
pd' to John Broune for Iron worke for the gates 
pd' for Tafitie for the whode,* and for the napkine, and making
pd' for hinges and priges and locke and keye 
pd' for a newe church gate against Mr Turners 
pd' for masons worke, and for lyme and Sande 
pd' for writing the Regester and sending it to Sal[s]burie ...
Summa is 14//. u. 8*/.

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146

THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

[ 1629-30. ]

The whole some of receites this yeire is ...
The Paymentes this yeire is 
So rest in Stocke to the next Churchwarden

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The Churchwardens then Chosen I Humphrie Evans.
( Richard Stevens.
Overseers for the poore
Collectours for the poore ...

( William Jacobe.
I Gilbert Brackston.

Surveours of the Highwayes

( Lawrence Evans.
' ' j Richard ffellowe.
( Christoper Bloure.
.. < Christop. Goade.
( Richard Burch.

[p. 188.] ^£jpg flCCOUttfo of Humphrie Evanes and Walter ffellowe
of the parish of S' Maries in Reading, made, and given upp one
tenth of Aprill 1631, And in the seventh yeire of the raigne of
Lord King Charles that now is. Q£ecetfe0.
Jtttpifittt60 the Church Stock 
Received at Ester bread and wyne paide for 
Received of Sr Thomas Vachell for one yeires rent for his He ...
Received of Henrie Plommer for one yeres rent for his house ...
Rec' of widowe Stevens for one yeires rent for hir house 
Rec' of Joseph East for one yeires Rent for his house 
Rec' for Quitrentes this yeire 
Rec' for Seates and removes this yeaire 
Rec' for the ould Communione booke 
Rec' for nyneteene Knilles of the Ladie bell this yeire at 2*. 6*/.
the Knill 
Rec' for the double Knill of Mris Elizabeth Busbey and hir
child 
Rec' for hir sollome Knill after the Buriall 
Rec' for the Knill and Sollome Knill of Mr. Walter Batman,
Maior 
Rec' for Twentie Knilles of the ffift bell 1*. the Knill 
Rec' for five Graves in the Church 10*. a Grave 
The wholle Receites is 21/z. 13*. 3*/.
(pagntenfe©.
j[mijrime0 I for our Dynners at the officers Courte 
paid to Mr Bunberie for his Dynner 
pd' for delivering in our presentmentes and to the aparitour
pd' for mending the glasse windowes 
pd' for the Clock waite 
pd' for a new comunion booke 
pd' for Smoake farthinges 
pd' for mending and serching the Leades 
pd' for our Dynners at the officers courte 
pd' to Mr. Bunberie towardes his Dynner at the courte 
pd' for delivering in our presentmentes and to the appariter

Churchwardens
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our soveraigne

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pd' for mending the stone at the Chancelles end 
pd' to will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages 
pd' for five Graves paving, in the Church 
pd' to the Ringers for Ringing one the v'h of november & the
Crounacion daye 
pd' to willis for poopes and strapes for the bell this yeire ...
pd' for tylling1 the church and to the mason for his worke
pd' for a shoule for the Church 
pd' to will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages 
pd' for washing the surplesses and Communion clothes3
pd' for tryming the Church with Rosemarie and bayes and greene
boues at Easter, Whitsontyd and Chrismas 
pd' for regestring this Counte of the church 
pd' for 12 pound of Iron worke 5*/. the pound a bout the belles
pd' to Stroud for trussing a bell and his mans worke and for
theire Diet 
pd' to the Carpenter to mend the clockhouse and for boardes
and nayles and other Iron worke 
pd' more for mending the gates, seates, and other necessaries
about the church as it appeareth by theire billes 

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Salsburie 
paid to Michaell for clensing the causes gutters to carie avaye
the water 
paid for laying the marble stone under the Ladie bell . .
pd' for a rope for the Ladie bell 
pd' for mending the Clocke 
pd' for three Dosen of pavementes 
pd' for ash plantes to make for the belles 
pd' for 6 fott of Elme planck, to make the stayes
The Paymentes is loli. 16*. 5*/.

Rest in Stocke in the next Churchwarde[n]s hands ...
> Churchwardens.

Walter ffellowe
Richard Goddard

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John Milles
John Harrison
John Sanders
John ffellowe
Sard HoZeaye}S^OUrS for the H*h W^S'
K/yt JtiCCOUYltt of Walter ffellowe, and Richard Goddard Churchwardens
of the parish of S' Maries in Reading, made, & given upp one Goodfriday the
thirtieth of Aprill 1632, And in the Eight yeare, of the raigne of our Soveraigne
Lord King Charles that nowe is. Q£ecetfe0.
J1ttpifiltU0 ** the Church stocke 
Received at Easter comunions bread and wyne paid for
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I4§ THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,
Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire
Henrie Plomer for his house by the yeire
Mrls Stevens for hir house by the yeire
Joseph East for his house by the yeire
Quit rentes this yeire 
Seates and Removes this yeire 
thirteene Knilles of the fifte bell 12*/. the Knill
Eight Knilles of the Ladie bell 2*. 6d. the Knill
the Knill of Mr Walter Bateman, Maior 
the Sollome Knill after the ffunerall 
Rec' for ffoure Graves in the church this yeire 
The whole some of Receites is 26/z. 4*. 5*/. off.

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Imprimis for new binding the church Bible 
pd' for mending the glasewindowes in the church
pd' for our Dynners and the minister and the sides men at the
Bishoppes visitacion  
pd' to Mr Bunberie towardes his expences & his dynner
pd' for putting upp our presentmentes at the courte ...
pd' to the Apparitour for a booke of Articles 
pd' for dressing the greene carpett 
pd' for waring the Ordinaries court, and for a booke ...
pd' for our Dynner at the Ordinaries courte
pd' to Mr Bunberie for his Dynner 
pd' the courtes Dues 
pd' for a hinge for the church gate 
pd' for paving three graves in the church
pd' for six Dossen of pavementes for the graves in the church
pd' for the Saintes Bell roppe and ffoure long strappes
pd' for mending the mattock and the paving in the church
pd' for mending the Clock 
pd' to will'm marshall his halfe yeires wages 
pd' for six mattes to save the roppes 
pd' for a broad showle 
pd' for mending the stone stepp at the west doore
pd' to John Smyth for mending the Clock 
pd' to Richard Shervill for a dayes worke and for nayles
pd' for trussing the fift bell & for nayles
pd' for mending the Surplesses and for Hollan
pd' for scouring the candlestickes 
pd' for washing the Surplesses and communion clothes
pd' to the Ringers the v'h of november, and Crounacion day
pd' for wrighting the Regester, and sending it to Salsburie
pd' for decking the church at Christmas, Easter & whitsontid with
Rose marie & bayes and, greene Bowes 
pd' to will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages ...
pd' for four strappes for the roppes 
pd' for Regest[r]ing this accounte 
The whole some of all paymentes
is Eight poundes sixteene
Shillings and nyne pence.

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ST. MARY S, READING.

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There rest in Stock to the church, in the next Churchwardens handes the some
of 1 7//. 7*. Sd.off. Richard Goddard I churchwardens.
Chnstoper Blowre J
St )Overseyers for the poore.

^liam'wtckles } Collectours for the P00re'
RottcSf } S—yours for the highwayes.

[p. 191.] fo flje Metre Of iOXb 1632. The Galarie* and the Ringing Loft was
new bilt, at the charge of the parish, which cost ffortie six pounde thirteene shil
linges and two pence. Whereof there was in Stock towardes it seventeene pound
seven shillinges and eightpence half peney ; Then the parishe, Was, in, Debte, for
the Galarie, twentie nyne pounde five shillinges five pence, halfpenie, Which was,
raysed, by a tax, of, twentie weekes paye, according, as, the parishioners was rated,
in the Collectours booke. And thus it was ended. Walter ffellowe, Richard Goddard,
Churchwardens this yeire.
^I|)£ 4CC0Uttt£ of Richard Goddard, and Christoper Blowre churchwardens,
of the parish of S' maries, in Readinge, made, and given upp, one Goodfridaye,
the nyntenth of Aprill 1633. And in the nynth yeire of the raigne, of our most
Soveraigne, Lord King, Charles, that nowe is.
(Becetfe©,
ltttl?Vt11tv0 at Easter bread and wine paide for ...
Received of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire
Received of Thomas ffroume for his house by the yeire
Received of Mris Stephens for hir house by the yeire ...
Received of Joseph East for his house by the yeire
Received for Quitrentes by the yeire 
Received for Seates and Removes this yeire 
Received for, one, an Twentie Knilles, of the Ladie Bell this
yeire 
Received for Mr Robert Turners Knill and Sollome Knill .
Received for Mris Chamberlins Knill and Sollome Knill
Received for Mr John Iremongers Knill and Sollome Knill
Received for six graves in the church this yeire 
Received for fourteene Knilles of the ffift bell this yeire
Summa is nynteen poundes six Shillinges and
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?rtme0 paid at the visitation court for our Dinners and the
pariter for warning the Courte 
pd' to Mr Bunberie towardes his expencis at the Courte
pd' for s[c]ouring the candlestickes 
pd' for mending the Church gates 
pd^ for mending the glaswindowes 
* This gallery still exists under the tower. The initials of the two Churchwardens 'W. F.'
and ' R. G.,' with the date '1632' are carved on the front portion of it.

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pd' for Smokfardinges  021
pd' for two steppes at Markhams shopp  026
pd' for a bushell of ha'yre  006
pd' to the paritour for caring our presentmente to Oxford and for
warning the court  0 2 ,
pd' at the Last Courte for our dinners and charges at the
court  070
[p. 192.] Paid to moyses willis for roopes and strappe this halfe yeire ... o 9 3
Paid for a newe Spade for the wse [sic] of the church  o 1 o
Paid for two graves paving in the church  o 2 8
Paid for three Dossen of pavementes for the graves ...  o 2
pd' for mending the glaswindowes in the church  o 2 6
pd' for mending the brick pave[ment] in the church porch  o 1 2
pd' for Trussing the Ladie bell, to Stroude  o 4 o
pd' to mathew Deane for Iron worke and for nayles  o 1 4
pd' to william marshall for his yeires wages  1 15 o
pd' to the mason for his worke and for stufe to mend betweene
the church and the chauncell  o 2 o
pd' to the Ringers the vth of november  o 7 o
pd' for paving foure graves in the church  o 6 o
pd' for three Dossen of pavementes  o 4 6
pd' to moyses willis for the S' bell ropp and for strappes this
halfe  o 6 1
pd' to the mason for his worke and for 300 of tyle, lyme and
sande to mend the tyling of the church  o 8 2
pd' to the Ringers one the Crounacion Daye 
pd' for hollon to mend the Surples and to the semter 
pd' to the Carpenter for five Dayes worke to laye the bell loft
flowre1 
pd' for nayles for the flowre to Dorvall the naylor 
pd' for two boordes to Archer the Joyner for the flowre 
pd' for mending the paving in the church 
pd' for washing the Surplesses and comunions clothes 
pd' to will'm marshall for his halfe yeires wages 
pd' for scouring the Candlestick 
pd' for three strapes to willis 
pd' for Decking the church at Easter, whitsontid and Chrismas
pd' for wrighting the Regester and sending it to Salsburie 
pd' for Regestring this Account 
The some of All paymentes is thirteene pound
fourteene shillinges and five pence.
There Rest in stock to the next Churchwarde[n]s the some of five poundes
eleven shillinges and Eight pence. Christopher Blowre I churchwardens.
William Turner J
Robert Watlington \ Collectours for
William Smyth j the poore :
Tymothie Banister ) Surveyours for
Walter ffellowe / the Highwayes.
(1) i.e., floor.
(2) These two names have been substituted for ' Edward Baker ' and ' William Wilmer,'
crossed through.

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[ !633-34- ] st. mary's, reading. 151
At this vesterie it is agreed, that William Clarke shall have 20*. a yeire for
Ringing the Lectour bell, Wch 20*. is to be paid him out of the Church Stock,
Mr Robert Malthouse, Maiour, Sr Edward Clarke, Mr Thomas Bunberie, Rectour,
Mr Christoper Turner, Mr William Iremonger, Mr William Brackston, Mr Anthonie
Brackston, Mr George Thorne, Mr William Jacob, William Elkins, Richard Jeoyes,
John Milles. Christoper Blowre > churchwardens.
William Turner y
LP- 193- ] t£|)£ &CC0UtU6 of Christoper Blowre and William Turner Churchwardens
of S' maries in Reading, made and given up, One Goodfriday, the ffourth of Aprill
1634. And in the tenth yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles.
(gecetfe©.
JtHptttn&f the Church Stock 
at Ester Comunions bread and wine paid for...
of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire
of Thomas ffrowme for his House by the yeire
of Joseph East for his House by the yeire :..
of Mris Stephens for hir house by the yeire ...
Receyved for Quitrentes by the yeire 
Received for Seates and Removes this yeire ...
Rec' for a leven Knilles of the Ladie bell this yeire 
Rec' for two Sollom Knilles for Mr Winch & Mris Malthouse ...
Rec' more for Sixtene Knilles for the fift Bell this yeire 
Rec' more for two graves in the Church this yeire 
Rec' more for a taxe for the Galarie which was be hinde and
unpayde and nowe gathered the some of  4 14
The Some of Receites this yeire is 2 5//. 15*. id.
(pagmente0.
3fmttriwe0 Paid for Smoake ffarthinges  o 2
paid to the paritor for warning the Court &.ye bill of present
mente 
paid for our Diner at the visitacion Courte 
paid for mending the steppes of the churchyard moundes neare
the signe of the beare 
paid for Ringing at the Princes1 Birth 
paid for mending the g[l]asewindowes 
paid for Diner at the visitacion courte 
paid to Mr Bunberie for his Diner at the Courte 
paid to the Ringers the v'h of november 
paid for the Kinges booke3 
paid to the Ringers one Crounacion day 
paid for mending the churchyard gates ... •¦• 
paid to Walter ffellowe, that was owing to him for the galarie ...
paid to William for the like 
paid to Robert Stephens for tymber owing to him for ye galarie
paid to Henrie Payne for glassing the towre windowes 
paid for roppes this halfe yeire 
(1) i.e., the Duke of York, afterwards King James II.
(2) The King's book, i.e., the Book of Sports. This Declaration, permitting certain recreations
on Sunday after Church time, was first issued by James I. in 1618. In 1633 Charles I. re-issued it
and ordered it to be read in all churches.
For this document see Cardwell, Doc. Annals (ed. 1839) vol. ii., p. 188.

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paid for altering the towre stare doore 
paid for Iron worke about the belles and for nayles 
paid for paving two graves this yeire 
paid for two Dossen of pavementes 
paid to william marshall his halfe yeires wages 
paid for scouring the Candlestick 
paid for mending the paving in the Church ... 
paid for the Iron of the Clock, & for the carpenter worke 
paid for mending the bell wheele 
paid for a newe rope for the treble 
paid for mending the matock & for two Iron Canstickes 
paid for two strappes to Willis 
paid for washing the surplasses and the comunion lyning 
paid for decking the church at Cristmas, Easter and whitsontid...
paid to William marshall his halfe yeires wages 
paid for Regestring this account 
paid for the Regester and sending it to Salsburie 
The some of paymentes this yeire is 17/z. 6*. id.
[p. 194.] The Church Stock is 8/z. 9*. od., nowe in the next Churchwardens hand Mr
Will'm Turner. ™ ™ , , ... . f Mr WilKam Turner.
The Churchwardens this yeire  ( Gilbert Braxston.
r. r ., ... ¦ ¦ ( William Elkins.
Overseyers for the poore this yeire is -J T , ^
Collectors for the poore this yeire... { gjg ^hitten.
~ r ,, ,. , ( William Gandey.
Surveyours for the highwayes  { John Harrison.
K/yt ClCCOUYltt of William Turner, Gilbert Braxston Churchwardens of the
parish of S' maries in Reading, made and given upp one, One good ffridaye the
27th of march, 1635, and in the eleventh yeire of the raigne, of our Soveraigne
Lord King Charles. Q£ecetfe0.
3tWp?{tH£0 * the Church stocke  890
Received for the comunion at Easter bread and wine pd' for ... o 14 5
Rec' of Sr Thomas Vachell for his yeairs rent for his He  1 o o
Rec' of Thomas ffrome for his yeares rent for his house  2 o o
Rec' of Joseph East for his yeires rent for his house  1 6 8
Rec' of William Braxston for a leagesye that his ffather gave to
the church  100
Rec' for Quitrentes this yeire  036
Rec' for the three sollom Knilles of Mr Will'm Braxston, Mr
William Kendricke, and Mr Nicholas Gunter  o 7 6
Rec' for 21 Knilles of the Ladie bell this yeaire  2 12 6
Rec' for 8 graves in the church  4 ° °
Rec' for 23 Knilles of the ffift bell this yeire  1 3 °
Rec' for the seates and Removes this yeire  5 13 6
for Mris Stephens Rent for hir house this yeire  [blank]
The Receites this yeire is 28/z'. 10*. id.

[ l634"35- ] ST. MARY'S, READING. 153
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(pagmen*e0.
3mpr(me0 to william marshall for Ringing the Lectour Bell and
for his entendance this yeire  i o o
pd' to John Gripp for mending Mr Cantrelles seate, and for mend
ing a nother seate in the church  o n o
pd' to Jonathan for Whiting the church   o 5
pd' to the Aparitor for a booke of Articles and his fees  o 2 o
pd' to John Gripp for making of the newe rayle about the comu
nion table1  6 10 o
pd' to the officers at the Archbishoppes2 and for our present
mentes  036
pd' for our Dinners at the same tyme  o 9 o
pd' to the Ringers at the same tyme  o 10 o
pd' for mendpng] of the glasse windowes  o 8

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[p. 195.] p[aid] and spent in going to Abington with our presentmente
being sited thereto  o 10 6
p' to the Doctor for his fees  036
p' to the Aparitour for his fees  ...  o 3
p' to the painter for painting of the chancell at the comand of
Sr Nathaniell Brint3  2 3
p' to the Aparitour for warning of the court and for smoak far
thinges  o 3
p' for our Diner the same tyme and for mending the glasse win
dowes  o 14
p' to Mr John Duell for the greene Carpet* for the comunion
table 
p' to the Ringers the vth of november 
p' and spent in gowing to Oxford my partner and my selfe
hor[s]e hire, ye Doctours fees, and for our aunswer the Apari-
ters fees, our Dyet and our horse meate 
p' for removing of the funte to5 the mason 
p' for a roope for the Ladie bell and for strapes this halfe yeire
p' for scowring the Candlestickes twise 
p' for 9 graves paving in the church this yeire 
p' for two newe roopes and for strapes 
p' for mending the matock and for a broad shoule 
p' for a newe baldrick and for a drast [?] pin 
p' to william marshall for his hafe yeires wages 
p' for 5 guistes 
p' for 22 fott of board and for nayles 
p' to the carpenter for a Dayes worke and halfe 
p' for 6 yardes of mates for the seate 
p' for a planke for the bench in the midle rainge 
p' for nayles and for beare to the workmen, and to the carpenter
for a dayes worke 
p' for dosen of pavementes for a grave 
p' for mending the Churchmens seate 
(1) See note on p. 154,
(2) Abp. Laud held a metropolitical visitation in Reading on July 26, 1634.
(3) Sir Nathaniel Brent was Abp. Laud's vicar-general, and acted conjointly with Dr. Heylin
as his commissioner at the visitation. Cp Anglo-Cath. Library, Laud, vol. v., p. 498.
(4) In the Abp. 's articles of visitation it was demanded whether there was in the church • a
'convenient and decent Communion table standing upon a frame, with a carpet of silk, or some
'other decent stuff.' See Anglo-Catholic Library, Laud, vol. v., pp. 381 and 405. Also Hook's
Lives of the Abps. of Canterbury, vol. vi., New Series, p. 242.
(5) i.e., font,

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p for mending the Comunion cup  006
p' for a broad shoule  0 r 2
p' for 6 mattes for saving the ropes  046
p' for the writing of the Regester and sending it to Sal[s Jburie . . . 050
p' for washing the Com[u]nion clothes  o 6 o
p| for Decking the Church at Christmas, Easter & whitsontid ... o 6 o
p' to william marshall his halfe yeires wages  j. je 0
p' for Iron worke to mend the towre lader  o 1 8
p' to the Carpenter for his worke  008
p' for mending the surplece  \ 0 0 5
p' for Regestring this accounte  050
The paymentes this yeire is 26/z. 13*. 8*/.
The Church Stock is ili. 16*. 5*/.
The Churchwardens this yeire / ^ilbertu Bra^.^on'
1 \ Humphne Milles.
Overseyers for the poore . . . j ^E^t Efns'
\ William Brackston.
Collectours for the poore ... { Robert Staples.
r \ Edward Stanton.
Surveyours for the Highwais... J William Wilder.
\ William Smith.

[p. 196.]

C0e accompt

of Gilbert Brackston and Humphrie Milles Churchwardens
of the parish of S' maries, in, Reading, made, and, given up one, Goodfridaye,
Aprill the 15th 1636; in the Twelth yeire of the raigne of our soveraigne Lord
Kinge Charles.
Imprimis the Church stocke  1 16 5
Receyved for ye Easter comunions, bread & wyne pd' for  o 15 6
Rec' ffor Thomas ffroome rent for one yeire  2 o o
Rec' of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He his yeires rent  1 o o
Received of Mris Stephen for hir rent for this yeire  o 15 o
Rec' of Joseph Easte for his rent this yeire  1 6 8
Rec' for Quitrentes this yeire  o 3 6
Rec' for Seates and removes this yeire  5 18 6
Received for Knilles of the Ladie bell and of the fift bell and
for graves in the Church this yeire and sollom bells  7 7 6
The Receites this yeire is 21/z'. 3*. id.
{p&pmtntee.
?rimtt0 [sic] to the Ringers one Crounacion Daye  o 13 o
pd' for the cover of the ffonte  1 7 °
pd' to Jonathan the painter, for painting the ffont and the cover o 11 o
pd' to John Gripp for three formes in the chauncell  o 15 o
pd' for removing the comunion table* and carpenters & masons
worke  1 x9 7
* 'Removing the comunion table.' This refers no doubt to the efforts of Abp. Laud to esta
blish a uniform practice and greater decency as regards the position of the Holy Table. Cp. the
'Orders and directions' issued in 1636 by Wren, Bp. of Norwich (a close friend of Laud's), No. III.
' That the communion table in every church do always stand close under the east wall of the chan-
' eel the ends thereof north and south, unless the ordinary give particular direction otherwise, and
'that the rail be made before it according to the Archbishop's late injunctions, reaching cross from
' the north wall to the south wall, near one yard in height, so thick with pillars, that dogs may not
'get in.' For the whole of this very remarkable document see Cardwell, Doc. Annals, vol. ii.,
p. 200. Cp. Anglo-Cath. Library, Laud, vol. v., pp. 381 and 405.

>P*

[ 1635-36- ]

ST. MARY'S, READING.

pd' to Mr Bunberie for his two dinners at the courte this yeires
pd' for our Dynners at the Bosheppes courte 
pd' for our Dynners at the Archdeacons courte and for fees
pd' to the Boshepes Aparitour for his fees and putting in the
Teriour* 
pd' to the Archdeacons Aparitour and for smoke ffardinges
pd' for an old bell wheele to Grenaway the churchwarden ...
pd' to the Lord Boshepes paritour for his fees 
pd' to the paritour for the chauncellers fee 
pd' to the paritour for warning and for a booke of articles and
his due 
pd' for putting up the presentmentes 
pd' to the paritour of Doctour Tokers courte for his fees and for
a booke 
pd' to the paritor for caring the presentmentes 
pd' to the Archdecon[s] paritor for warning the courte 
pd' to Jonathan for painting the deske and drauing the cushin ..
pd' to william marshall in ernest for seling of the church 
pd' for paving foure graves in the church this halfe yeire 
pd' for foure dossen of pavementes this halfe yeire 
pd' for roopes and strapes this halfe yeire 
pd' more for two Dossen of pavementes 
pd' to the ringers at the intertayning of the Boshopp 
pd' for mending the cloke 
pd' to william for his halfe yeires wages 
pd' for making cleane the gutter a[nd] the pipes, for plastring
the pulpet 
pd' for mending the bell wheele and for nayles 
pd' for Ann Eayres grave paving, and two Dosen of pavementes
pd' for mending the porchpench [sic] for lyme, sand and masons
worke 
pd' for strapes for the roppes 
pd' for mending the glass windowes 

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* A terrier is preserved at the Bodleian Library dated Sept. 6, 1634 : —
ct fjr • ) A Terier of the personag[e] house and the Court, gardens, backsid, orchard, and
St. Manes ( j.^ Qoase therto belonging with all manner of tithes.
in Reading J * * Septem_ 6> ^
Imprimis the parsonage house, with a little Court and garden, joyning to the north side of the
Churchyard.
Item, one backside or woodyard, lying one the north side of the parsonage house, joyning to the
garden, of Mr. Thomas Gibins one the north side.
Item, an Orchard, lying on the West side of the house, joyning to the garden of the said Mr.
Thomas Gibins one the north side & joyning to the north side by the Churchyard.
Item, a Kitchen garden, lying at the west side of the orchard, joyning to the backside and land of
one Thomas Richards, one the north side and the West side, & joyning to the north side of
the Churchyard.
Item, a little Cloase Contayning halfe an accer, lying betweene the west side of the house, & brewe-
house, and garden of Mr. Barnard Harrison, late deceased, and the newe lock and brouke
running on the west and south sides of the little Cloase.
Item, all manner of preadiall tithes, with all small tithes whatsoever, ffrom the landes of Battale
farme, Couley farme, Southcott farme, Little Couley, Pickends, Tinkers piddle, with all other
the landes, closes, medowes, uplands, lying & being within the parish of Saint Maries saving
onelie the tithe of one medowe, being the land of Sir Thomas Vachell for which he produceth
writings that he ought not to paye none.
Item, In the towne, the offeringes at Easter, the garden pence at lamas, with their frutes and

Pigges.

William Turnor
Gilbert Brackston
Richard Allrighte
William Mills

Thomas Bunbury, Rector.

churchwardens.

Sidesmen.

156

THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1635-36. ]

pd' for a spade 
pcV to william White for scouring the "causes 
pd to william marshall his halfe yeires wages
pd" for washing the surplaces and comunion cloth 
pd for writing the regester and sending it to Sal[s]buri'e '. 
pd for Decking the church with holie and greene boues ... '."
[p. i97- ] Paid for mending the church rofe that the pinycle beat downe for
onck tyle, tymber, masons worke, nayles and carpenters worke
t*-*''J% mending the walles, gates, and Iron worke
and it did apeare at this accomte by the Churchwardens!
perticuler accomt  L J
pd' for new leading the glass and for'Vquarira of glasse .'.'.'
pd to wilder for two mattes for the chauncell
pd" for foure gras greene taselles for the Cossen ...
pd for two ounces and halfe of greene fringe
pd' John Prince for making the Coshen  '.'.
pd' for 7 pound of flockes  ...
pd' for 9 yardes of Gould chaine and 3 quarterns at 8*/. the
yarde 
pd' for Satin and four skenes of silke  .."
pd' for one ell of canvis  ...
pd' for a newe communion Booke 
pd' for Regestring this accomp[t]e  ." ...
pd' to the Ringers one crounacion Day  ... ... ...
The paymentes this yeire is

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The Churchwardens

27 — 3 — 8.
( Humfry Milles.
" { Mr. William Brackston.
f Mr. Thomas Harrison.
" \ George Thorne.
j Thomas Ayres.
" ( John Curtis.

Overseers for ye poore .
Collectours for the poore
Surveyours of the High Wayes JJohn E™s;
\ Richard Seely :
K/yt dtVCCOUTtpt of Humphrie Milles, Mr. William Brackston Church
wardens, of the parish of S' maries, made and given one Goddfridaye the seventh
of Aprill 1637. And in the Thirtenth yeire of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord
King Charles.
JtHptttHtff of M»s Stephens fo[r] hir yeires Rent...
It'm of Thomas ffroome for his yeires Rente 
It'm of Joseph East for his yeires Rente 
It'm of Sr Thomas Vachell for his He by the yeire
It'm for the Rent of the seates and Remooves this yeire
It'm for Quitrentes 
It'm for Easter Comunions bread and wyne pa'd for ...
It'm for 20 Knilles of the Ladie bell this yeire 
It'm for 7 Knilles of the ffift bell this yeire 
It'm for 4 Knilles and Sollome bell this yeire 
It'm for 12 Graves in the Church this yeire 
The receites this yeire is 20/z'. 14*. 8*/.

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(pdgmen^e© this yere as ffolloiwth :
jmprimi© paid for paving of 12 graves in the Church this
yeire  o 16 6
paid for pavementes to Robert westmerland for the graves  o 3 11
[p. 198.] Paid for a seatdore hinge to mathewe Deane  o o 8
pd' for a neue roope to willis  o 2 4
pd' for neue roope, a longe strap and a roope for the treble bell 058
pd' for trussing the Ladie bell and mending the Iron worke ... o 3 4
pd' for a neue roope for the ladie bell and a new roope for the
third bell and a newe Clockroope  o 12 10
pd' for a broad shoule  o 1 3
pd' for mending the glaswindowes in the church  o 7 6
pd' for our Dynners at the Courte  094
pd' to william marshall his halfe yeares wages  1 15 o
pd' to the Ringers the v'h of november  o n o
pd' for foure strapes to willis  o 2 10
pd' for mending the glasse windowes  o 9 6
pd' for mending the buttris of the Church and paving and for
lyme & hayre  '  020
pd' for two strapes  o 1 6
pd' for trussing the second & third belles and steeling a hard
chissell and mendpng] Iron worke  o 4 6
pd' for two payre of gymols to stayes for the belles  o 2 o
pd' for mending the cart and matock and mendpng] of a gudgin
of the bell ...  028
pd' for writing the regester and sending it to Salsburie  o 5 o
pd' for Ringing the Letter* bell this halfe yeire  o 10 o
pd' for decking of the church at Easter, Whitsontid and Christmas 060
pd' for washing of the Surplases & comunion table clothes  o 6 o
pd' to william marshall his halfe yeires wages 
pd' to the Ringers one Crounacion Daye 
pd' for the Church Debte  
pd' to Doctor Toker Mr Hollo we 
pd' for our charges at Oxford 
pd' a nother Jurney to Oxford  o n 6
pd' to Richard Shervill for the neue doore in the porch  1 11 o
pd' to John Gripp for the carved woorke  ... o 16 o
pd' to Howell Come for the hinges of the doore and the hooke
and hinges of the churchyard gates 
pd' to the mason 
pd' to the Painter 
pd' to the Glassier 
pd' for Regestring this accounte 
pd' to Mr Thomas Bunberie for his two Dynners at the courte... 040
The paymentes this is 2 4//

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The Churchwardens

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Mr. William Brackston.
William Wilmor.

r. c .1 -r, I Edward Brackston.
Overseyers for the Poore ... j John Elkms_

Collectours for the Poore

Richard Allam.
Andrew Vivers.

o c ti_ «¦ u ( Richard ffellowe.
Surveyours for the Highwayes -j John Backhouse
* i.e., Lecture.

[p. 199.]

IS8 THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1637-38. ]
K/%<& oCvCCOQtlfp^ of Mr William Brackston and William Wilmer
churchwardens of the parish of S' Maries, made and given on goodfriday March :
23. 1638. and in the 14th, yeare of the raighne of our Soveraighn Lord Charls, by
the grace of god K. of England &c.
The receipts for the whole yeare 
The payments this yeare 
So the Church rests in stock 

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The Churchwardens chosen

f William Willmer.
' "^ Edward Andrewes.
The Overseeers for the poore { ^hy^anSe,

Collectours for the poore

( Roger Stephens.
1 \ James Lavall.

Surveyours of the high ways... {^Thorne.
[The rest of page igg is blank].
[p. 200.] <£.j^<g dtv££©QU(p£ of William Wilmer and Edward Andrews church
wardens of the parish of S' Maries, made and given on Goodfriday April 12. 1639
and in the 15th yeare of the Raighne of our soveraighne Lord Charls, by the grace
of god K. of England &ra.
Inprimis the church stock 
the moity of the monies gathered for Easter Communions ...
Rec' of Thomas Froome for his years rent
Rec' of Joseph East for his years rent ...
Rec' of Mrs Stephens for her years rent . . .
Rec' of Sr Tho: Vachell for his He 
Seate mony and remoovs 
Quitt rents 
Rec' for Knells & graves in the church this yeare
The receipts this yeare  18 3 11
The sayd Churchwardens pray allowance for monies disbursed as followeth:
To the ringers on the 5th of November .
To them on the Coronacion day ... .
To the Apparitour 
Churchwardens and Sidesmens dinners .
To the ringers at ye Lord Bishops Court
To the Register 
Dinner at the Officialls Court
to Willis the Apparitor
for Smoake pence 
mending the glasse windows
for belropes and strapps
mending the clock 
payd the Plummer for the Leades
matts for the chancell 
trussing the bells to Stroude & for his diett .

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ST. MARY'S, READING.

for worke donne to the church, and churchyard, paving of graves,
staples, locks, mending of Seats &ra. 
for a Communion booke 
To the ringers on Coronacion day 
Payd the Clarke for his whole years wages 
Ringing the Sermon bell 
to him for writing the register 
to him for decking the Church at Easter, X'tmas &c. ...
to him for washing the surplices 
to him for scouring candlesticks, oyling clock & bells ..
to him for regestring this accompt 
The Payments this yeare 
So then church rest in debt at this meeting 

t "' ' -I The churchwardens chosen at this Meeting I w , y ,,

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The Overseeers for the poore ..
The Collectors for the poore
The Surveyours of the highways

f Mr Edward Baker.
'"] William Wilder.
f Thomas Wilder.
'" ( Richard Vins.
f Abraham Watkins.
"' (John Redford.

\L%& c*v££©QUfp£ of Edward Andrews & Walter Fellow church
wardens of the parish of S' Maries, made and given on Goodfridaye April 3, 1640,
and in the 16 yeare of ye Raighne of our Soveraighne Lord Charls by the grace
of god K. of England &ra.

Inprimis the moity of ye monies gathered for Easter Communions
Rec' of Thomas Froome for his years rent
Rec' of Joseph East for his years rent
Rec' of Mrs Stephens for her years rent
Rec' for Sr Tho: Vachells He 
Rec' for Quitrents 
Rec' for Seate mony and remoovs ...
Rec' for Knells and graves in the church this yeare

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At Englefield Court payd for fees for yr* own charges & Appa-
ritours 
At Reading Court for the like putting in presentments & yr
dinner 
To our Parsone for his dinner both times with ye official 
To the ringers No[vember] 5, 12*., and on Coronacion day, 5*.
in toto 
Payde for mending ye windows 1. 13. o., ye belropes ili. is. 8*/.,
matts, making up of graves, mending seats, tiling & other worke
about the church : 

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* i.e., their.

l6° THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS, [ 1639-40. ]
Payd the Clarks wages 3. 10. 0., decking ye church 6*., scouring
candlesticks 6*., washing ye linnen 6*., regestring this accompt
and sending ye other to Salisbury 10*  4 18 o

The Payments for the whole yeare  13
The church this yeare in stock ... 4

The churchwardens falter F*llow'
£ William Gandy.
The overseeers ... if! ™™*m/ur"f
t Richard Aldwnght.
Collectors for the J John Fruin.
poore \ Edward Andrews.
Surveyours of the f Robert James.
highways ( Edward Poole.
LP- 202.] {T^/g dEl££©(TH(p£ of Walter Fellow and William Gandy churchwar
dens of ye parish of S' Maries in Reading, made and given up on Goodfriday
Aprill 23, 1641, and in the 17th yeare of ye raighne of our Soveraighne Lord K.
Charls &c.
Receipts. Inprimis, the church stock 
the moity of the monies gathered for Easter Commu
nions 
Rec' of Thomas Froome for a fine 
of him for rent 
for the He 
of Joseph East for a years rent 
of ye executours of Mrs Stephens for a years rent
Quitt rents 
Seate mony and remooves 
for knells and graves in the church this yeare 
The receipts for the whole yeare is ... 29
Payments. The sayd churchwardens crave allowance for monies
disbursed as foUoweth :
Payd to Jo. Bennett for carrying ye register to Sarum
for our dinners at ye 2 Courts 
for ye presentment 2*/., 2 books for ye fast 1*. 8*/., prayer
for ye K, 6*/. 
pd' ye apparitour for warning to ye Court 
for smoake mony 
for ye presentment 
pd' ye ringers No[vember] 5 & March: 27* 
for bell roaps & strapps 
for mending ye clock  •¦
payd Mr Bunbury for his ordinaries with ye officiall ...
payd to Carpenters, Masons, & Smyths for mending
seats, tyling, pavings of graves, and the church, for
matts &ra 
mending the glasse windows this yeare 
* Mar. 27 : i.e., the accession-day of King Charles I.

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ST. MARY'S, READING.

161

Payd the Clarke for his years wages 
for the sermon bell halfe a yeare 
decking the church 6s., washing of Linnen 6*., scouring
candlesticks 6* 
writing the register for Sarum & registring this accompt

The payments this yeire

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Overseeers for the poore ...
Collectours for the poore ...
Surveyours of the high ways

(Mr William Brackston.
" Jjohn Fellow.
("Thomas Wilder.
" \ Henry Lavalle.
C William Elkins.
" \ Matthew Lewington.

[P-203-] \£jj)<g dEl£t©QH(p£ of William Gandy and William Mills churchwar
dens of the parish of St. Maries in Reading, made and given up on Good friday
Aprille 8th 1642, & in the 18th yeare of our Soveraighne Lord Charls &ra.

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Receipts. Communion mony 
Payd by Mr Wm. White 
Rents due & payde from Th[oma]s
from Joseph East
Mr Vachells He 
Mrs Stephens 
Quitrents, Mr Brooks...
Mr Burren 
Mr Tatnal 
Henry Adams 
Andrew Kenton 
Seate mony 
Knills and graves
Payments. The sayd churchwardens dischardge themselves first of
of the stock left the yeare before and payd to the
bell founders 
as also they crave allowance for mony disbursed as fol-
loweth :
Dinner at ye visitacion 
Mr Bunbury allowed for 2 dinners
the presentment 
Taking downe ye 5th bell 
mending the second bell clapper
Ringing ye day of uniting ye Kingdoms.
Dinner at ye visitatcion at Pangbume .
Smoke farthings 
for belropes 
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THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS, [ 1 641-42. ]
writing ye church rowle1 new on parchment ..
Ringing the 5* of November 
Ringing the Kings returne from Scotland3 ... '.".
fifth bell taken downe 
Clamping ye frame & mending clappers...
Flourishing the pulpitt to the painter 
Ringers at ye Coronacion 
more for belropes 
Payments by Rich: Brockett, Clarke ... ... ...
payd ye Clarks wages 
washing the linnen, decking the church at three8 feastsj
scouring the candlesticks & regestring ye accompts 1
The payments this yeare  25

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Churchwardens

Overseeers

Collectors .

JMr William Mills.
\Mr George Thorne.
JMr Chr[istof]er Bloer.
I John Miles.
Matthew Woolfe.
Richard Greenway.
I Michael Reading.
\ Robert Staples.

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Surveyours
<S%& c*V££©(]tt(p£ of Mr William Mills and Mr George Thorne
churchwardens of the parish of S' Maries in Reading, made and given up on Good
friday March: 31, 1643, & in ye 19 yeere of our Soveraighne Lord King Charls.
Received for kneles and graves of Mr Brockett
Received for seat mony 
Received for Thom : ffroomes rent 
Received for the rent of Mr Vachels Iele 
Received of Joseph Easts rent 
Received Mr Brooks quitt rent 
Rec'd of John ffruine ...
Rec'd of Mr Burren
Rec'd of Richard Johnson
Rec'd of Andrew Kenton
Rec'd of Mrs Gibbons ...
Rec' of Henry Adames... The recepts of this yeare is
The saied Churchwardens Crave allowance :
Layed out this yeare by Mr Brocket fo[r] busnese done in the
Church  07
The Church left in debt the last yeare  04
pd' John Stroud for two dayes worke  00

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(2) The King returned to London from Scotland on Nov. 25, 1641, and was received with
enthusiasm in the streets.
(3) /.,¦., Christmas, Easter, ami Whitsuntide.

[ 1643-44- ]
pd' Charles Stroud for 2 dayes
pd' for dogs & Clamps . . .
pd' for springs 
pd' for Iron wedges
pd' for keyes 
pd' for mending ye Clapper
pd' for 2 Clamps 
pd' for gudgone 

ST. MARY S, READING.

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ffor hors hier ...
ffor horse meat
pd' Mr hollaway
Due to Mr Miles
ffor bell ropes . . .
ffor mending ye wheeles
ffor mending ye Toumbstones 
ffor mending ye Clapper of ye great bell
ffor mending Clamps of the bell 
ffor Spanish Iron, nailes, bolts & keyes
ffor mending ye Clock 
ffor taking doune the 5 bell & carying to & frow:..
ffor the new mettle 
ffor Ringing for ye Kinge 
ffor Ringing Gunpouder treason day ...
ffor hanging the 5 bell and other busnes
ffor Ringing for the King at his reterne from Branford* after
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Payed Mr Will' Mills in part of his mony five pownds 
[P- 206.] A^tyl aCCOtttpt of W George Thorne & Mr John Harrisonn Churchwardens
of S' Maryes parish in Reading, made and delivered up Aprill the 19 : Anno
Domini 1644 :
Received for knelles and graves of Mr Brocket July 12th
1643 
Received for knells and graves of Will' Moore Decern : 1 :
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Received for knells & for graves of Will' Moore Aprill 18th
1644 
Received for seat mony 
* i.e., Brentford. After the battle of Edgehill, the King 'pushed on for London, reaching
' Brentford Nov. 12, 1642, That he did not enter London as a conqueror was owing to the resis-
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' Charles's way at Turnham Green. The king hesitated to attack, and drew back to Oxford. He
'was never to have such another chance again.' S. R. Gardiner 'Student's History of England,'
vol. ii., c. xxxiv., sec. 12.

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THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[p. 207.]

Received ffor Thorn: ffromes rent 
Received of M* Stephens executors for two years last past
Received for the He  __
Received of Joseph East  " "' ...
Received for the knell and grave of the widdow ffellow
Received this year ...
They crave allowance for disbursments :
Payed to Mr Mills for the Church debt Due to him the last
yeare 
Paied Mr Brocket for worke done about the Church ... ...
Paied to Will' Moore for worke done about the Church
Laied out by Mr Thorne for the Church 
ffor Clerks wages  Paied in all ...
The Church resteth in debt this good friday being Aprill ye :
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£umgor0 for the highways {^sM™^ni0r'}
K/yt dHCCOIttpt of Mr John Harrison & Mr Will': Tatnoll Churchwardens
of S' Maries parish in Reading, made and delivered up Aprill the 11th: Anno
Domini : 1645 :
Received of Comunion mony ... 
Received of Will' Moor for burials 
Received for seats and removes 
Received of Thomas ffrome 
Received of Mr Brooke for quitrent 
Received mor for burialls 

Paid unto the Clarke 
Paied for ringing when the King came to Coley* .
Paied for hanging the great bell and for helpe
Paied to Ierland for worke 
Paied to Mathew Deane 
Paied for mending the gudgeons of the Tenor
Paied for mending the Clocke to Whight ... .
Paied Hollaway for making cleane the Church
Paied to Sherfield for mending the seats 
Paied John Grip for mending the seats 
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(2) On May 16, 1644, the Royalist army, advancing from Newbury, arrived at Reading; the
King's headquarters being at Colcy House.

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Paied Whight for joynts and Iron worke 
Paied Stroud for mending the wheeles 
Paied for Iron work and for helpe 
Paied for mending the glasse 
Paied for belroopes 
Paied for ringing two Crownationdayes 
Paied two ministers for administringe the sacrament and for preach
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Paied for the Clarks wadges 

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Surveyors for the high wayes

Richard Burch
f Thomas Wilder.
\ Samuell Cleare.
Will' Brackston Junior.
. Will' Witten.
K/yt ACOtHOpi [sic] of Mr William Tatnall & Mr William Wilder, Church
wardens of S' Maryes parish in Reading, made and delivered up the twentie seven
day of March Anno Domini 1 646 : li.
Rec'd of Mr Bowden for two years rent  02
Rec'd of Thom: ffroome for his rent  02
Rec'd of seat mony  02
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Paied Stroud and Whight...
Paied Richard Sherfield ...
Paied Thomas Hill 
Paied whight & the sextoun
Paied Sherfield 
Paied Holloway 
Paid for a bason & the iron
Paid for glasing ye window
Paid for belroapes 
Paid Will' Moore 
Paid Will' Moore 

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Richard Alwright.
J James Winch.
I Richard Molthus.
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Richard Underwood.

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[p. 209. ] 3&tt a vestery holden the ffirst day of October Anno Domini 1646, if was
resolved that there should be a Tax levied uppon the parish of Twenty poundes
for the mending of the glasse windows and the Roofe of the Church, dEinO to
this purpose it is agreed that a Tax of fforty weekes pay shall be made throwout
the parish acording to the Colection booke for the poor.
Att the same vestery it was likewise agreed and promysed by Mr Daniell
Blagrave that condic[i]onally none should be buryed under those three seates which
be built in the Chancell without his consent, That he would pay unto the Church
wardens Eight shillings every year, and to be payed quarterly by Two shillings the
quarter. Att the same tyme it was likewise agreed betweene Mr Christopher ffowler1 then
minister of the parish And Mr Daniell Blagrave, Mr George Thorne, Mr William
Brackstone, Mr John Harrysonn, Mr William Wilder, Mr William Mills, Mr Edward
Brackstone, Mr Richard Alwright, Mr William Tatnall, Mr John Chandler, Mr
Richard Malthus & Mr James Winch who wear at that time the vestery, That if
the parish will keepe maintaine and repaire the Chancell at all times with all neces
sary reperacions, That then the parish shall receive unto themselves all those proffitts
of graves or vaultes wich formerly did belong unto the ministers of the same parish,
And to continue during his residence in ye parish.
Att a vestery holden one Goodfridaie 1647, It was then and there agreed that
this last resolucion to be made voyd and the dues and rightes of the Chancell to
retorne into the handes of the minister as in their former right.
Att a vestery holden the 8th of March Anno Domini 1646, It was resolved and
agreed that theire should be a Tax levied upone the parishe of Two and Twenty
weekes for the better providinge for the poore and for the putinge forth of father-
lesse Children : The names of the veste[ry]
Mr John Harrison. Mr Will' Mills.
Mr Will' Wilder.
Mr George Thorne.

Mr Fowler.
Mr Tho : Harrison.
Mr Will' Brackstone

Mr Walter ffellow.
Mr Rich: Burch.

Mr Alwright.
Mr Chanler.
Mr Winch.
Mr Molthus.

"It was then likewise agreed that fforty shillings which was wont to be payd
yearly for ye Candles that were to be burned att the morning prayer should be
payd yearly unto William Moore then Clarke of the parishe.
[p. 210.] \£fyt cHcCOlttlpf of Mr William Wilder And Mr Richard Allwright Church
wardens of S' Mary parish in Reading, made and delivered up the Sixteenth day
of Aprill being goodfriday An[n]o Domini 1647. ^ ^
Received of the Church tax made the ffyrst of October 1646... 21 13 5
Rec'd of the Widdow ffroome 
Rec'd of M' Bowden 
Rec'd of Will' Moore at one accompt...
more Rec'd of Will' Moore 
Rec'd for ovcrplush of wine 
Rec'd for Scat mony 
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Joseph East f . ,
M» Steephans J not Paid'

ST. MARY'S, READING.

some Rec'd

Payd Stroud for worke about the beles 
pd' Hallaway for leather, oyle & going to Sun[i]ng
pd' Whight for shutting the clapper of ye great bell and mend
ing the Clock 
pd' John Gripp for worke done in may
pd' Shervield for worke, boards & nailes
pd' Will' Moore in part of wadges
pd' Wright in full of his noat 
pd' Shirfield for mending seates 
pd' Hollaway for ringing one ye 5 : of novem :
pd' for making the Taxbooke 
pd' the Plummers for soder & lead & worke
pd' Will' Paine for glasse and lead & worke
pd' Moses Willis for ropes & straps 
pd' Richardson for 4 lettices1 
pd' the Smyth 
pd' Tho : Hill for brick, Tile, lyme & work
pd' Richard Shervield for plancks & worke...
pd' Hallaway for picking stones & other work
pd' Stroud for trusing the great bell 
pd' Hallaway on a noat2 
pd' Stroud for stayes & mending ye Gudjons
pd' ye Smyth 
pd' Wimpey for the wyer lettices 
pd' Durrell for nailes 

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Paid Tho : Hill for viij pavementes and worke
pd' Shirvield and Grantham for 3 gates
pd' John Gripp for Wainscott 
pd' Moses Willis for bell roopes 
pd' Hallaway for severall things 
pd' Whight for the Clock & Ier[n]worke
pd' Whight for Ier[n]worke about the gates
pd' Wimpey for a smale wier win do : ... .

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Att a vestery holden the 12th day of December 1647, It was agreed that their
should be a Tax of Twentye & fower weekes according to the collection book for
the better providing for the poore of the parish.

[p. 212.]

Mr John Harryson.
Mr Will' Wilder.
Mr Rob: James.
Mr Ed: Brackston.
Mr Burch.
Mr John: Chanler.

Mr Will' Brackstone.
Mr Will' : Mills.
Mr Joell Steephans.
Mr Rich: Allwright.
Mr Rob: Creed.
Rich : Malthus.

Rich : Underwood.

Ksyt otlCCOtttpt Of Mr Richard Alwright and Mr Richard Burch,
Churchwardens of S' Mary parish in Readinge, made and delivered up the last
day of March beinge good ffryday Anno Domini 1648.
Received of ye widdow ffroome 
Rec'd of Mr Bowden 
Rec'd of Communyon mony 
Rec'd of seat mony 
Rec'd of William Moore for bels & buryals

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worke 
Payd for nayles and Iregeere and mendinge the Clock
Payd to Whight the Smyth 
Payd Holla way 
Payd the Carpenter for worke 
Payd Hallaway for Ringinge & other things 
Payd for the Iregeer, the hower glasse and paynting the same
Payd for Ringinge the 5 : of November ...
Payd John Gripp for worke 
Payd Hollaway for looking to the boyes ..
Payd for Ringinge one Crownacion day ...
Payd for a load of stones 
Payd Moses Willis for Roopes & worke ...
Payd the Smyth 
Payd Hallaway 
Payd William Moore for wadges and monyes layd out
Payd Hallaway 

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Mr William Mills
Peeter Home

}©t>er0eer0 for 10* poore.
} CofeCfor© for the poors monyes.
W^T/low: Junto} *WTW*OW for the Highwaye,

Thomas Underwood
Thomas Wilder

SiLtt the time of this Accompt given and vestery present it was there Con
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our Lord 1603 for the Continuance and supplye of our vestery of this parish
should be followed and performed accordinge to the directions theire discribed, And
to wch purpose there was att this meetinge a vestery chosen whose names are here
under written

Mr John H[a]rryson : Mayour.
Sr John Blagrave.
Mr ffowler, minister.
Mr Edw: Clarke.
Mr John Blagrave.
Mr Danyell Blagrave.
Mr Will' : Brackston.
Mr Will' Wilder.
Mr Will' Mills : Mr Burch :
Richard Alwright.
Rob : James. Mr Tho :
Joell : Steephans.
John Chanler.*
George Thorne.
Walter ffellow.

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Edward Brackston.*

Edward Androws.
John Cule.*
Robert Creed.
Peeter Home.
Mr Will' : Tatnall.
Mr ffran: Phipps.
Mr Tho: Blower.
James Winch, Junior.
Rich : Underwood.
Rich: Malthus.
Harryson. John Myles.
Rich : Hussey.
John ffrewin.*
Robert Staples.
Will' Markham.
Mr Rich: Stampe.
ffran : Lewington.
Roger Sherfeild.
Will' Bracks[ton].
Will' Bennett.
Att a vestery holden the 21 of November 1648 a tax was made for the better pro-
providing for the poore, of 40 : weekes according to the Church booke.
Mr ffouler, Mr John Harryson, Mr Will' Wilder, Mr George Thorne, Mr Rich :
Alwright, Mr Burch, Mr Mills, Mr Ed: Brackstone, Mr Tatnall, Mr Home, Will'
Markham, Mr Malthus, John ffrewin.
[a line is cut off from the MS. here.]
[p. 214.] ^$£ dCVCCOtHjrf 0] Mr Richard Burch: and Mr Robert James Church
wardens of S' Mary parish in Readinge, made and delivered upp March the 23th :
beinge Good friday Anno Domini 1649.
Received of Will' Moore for bels & buryals
Rec'd of Mr Bowden 
Rec'd of Widdow ffroome 
Rec'd of Mrs Steephans 
Rec'd of Joseph East 

Payd unto Moses Willis for bell roapes and a Clock roape.
Payd Richard Shirfeild for makeing the stepes new ... .
Payd the Smyth 
Payd the Ringers one a thanksgiveing day
Payd the Smyth for mending a Clapper
Payd Sherfield for mending a seat ...
Payd the Smyth for worke 
Payd unto Ipson for leather 
Payd the Smyth more for worke
Payd the Smyth for Cleets and nayles for the steps 
Payd the pavier for worke 
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Payd John Gripp for worke 
Payd Ed : Hallaway for wages, oyle & broomes . . .
Payd William Moore for wadges and mony layd out

Left in Mr Jameses hands of Joseph Easts mony 
Payd The Bellfounders in parte of theire debt by Mr Walter
ffellow  -. 
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Thomas Wilder
Edward : Evans
Mr Thomas Blower
Mr ffrancis

[p. 216.] ^£j)£ c*VCCOMtpi Of Mr Robert James and Mr Joell Steephans Church
wardens of S' Marie parish in Reading, made and delivered upp April the : 15th
being Munday in Easter weeke Anno Domini 1650.

Received of Will' Moore for bels & buryals
Left in my hands when I came in
Rec'd of the widdow ffroome
Rec'd of Joseph East ...
Rec'd of Walter ffellow
Rec'd for the Eile
Rec'd for removeinge ...
Rec'd for quiterent

Paid Will' Moore for wadges and disbursments
Payd the Smyth 
Payd Stroud for worke 
Paid Hallaway for wadges, oyle and broomes &c.
Paid him for ringinge ye 5th of November
Paid the Matmaker for matts for ye bels 
Paid the belfounder for castinge the bras box for
Paid Sherfield for mending seats & for the gate
Paid Hunibun 
Paid Willis for roapes 
Paid for pulling downe the penicle 

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If Mr Steephans receive the eyle* money and pay Willis 15*. 3*/. will rest in his
hands iiij*. viiij*/.

S:S:BSioeSans}^urc^(^^en0.W Robert Creed } *»«*«* «f & P©* t
J^Tucke^8 } flUTMlor* of $t high waies :

Att a vestery holden the 2d of December Anno Domini 1650: A tax was
made of 8 : weekes according to the weekly booke for the poore ffor repayring the
Church & windowes. And allso a Tax of 8/z. : for the payment of the Churchwar
dens such monies as were due to them upon their accompts, And allso a Tax of
two weekes for repayring the highwayes.
[p. 217.] ^p£ d&CCOWipt Of Mr Joell Steephans, and Mr Thomas Blower : Church
wardens of S' Marie parish in Reading, made & delivered upp : March the last
being Munday in Easter weeke Anno Domini 165 1 :
Received of Will' Moore for bells and buryals
Rec'd of the widdow ffroome, allowing 4*. 9*/. for taxes
Rec'd of Joseph East for his rent 
Rec'd of a tax for repayring the Church & windowes .
Rec'd of Walter ffellow.; 
Rec'd for the Eyle... ... 
Rec'd for quittrentes

PaidPaid Paid
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William Moore for wadges and for disbursments ..
for glaseing the Church 
Mr Westmoreland for stuffe for repairing ye Church
the mason Thomas Hill for worke 
Hallaway for broomes & oyle & his attendance
Moses Willis by his bill 
White by his bill may ye 15th 
White for mending the Clapper 
White by his bill January ye 15th 
Shervile for worke 
Hunybun for a years wadges 
Will' Moore for the Colection booke 

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[ I6SI-52- ]

[p. 218.]

At a vesterie houlden March ye: 22th: 1651: A Tax was made of 17 : weekes
according to the Collection booke, for the payment of the Overseers of the poore
the monyes they had disbursed more then the weekly booke did amount to.
K/yt cfVCCOtHpt Of Mr Thomas Blower and Mr Robert Creed Church

wardens of S' Marie parish in Reading, made and delivered* upp Aprill the
being munday in Easter week An[n]o Domini: 1652:

Received of Mr Steevens 
Rec'd of Mr Cope for a- years rent for Joseph Easts house
Rec'd of goody ffroome 
Rec'd of Rich' : Underwood for the He
Rec'd of Will' Moore for buryals 
Rec'd of goody ffroome 
Rec'd of Mr Winch for mony owing of a buryall
Rec'd of goody ffroome ...
Rec'd of Mr Burin 
Rec'd of Richard Johnson
Rec'd of Andrew Kenton
Rec'd of Mrs Gibbons ...
Rec'd of Henry Adames...
Rec'd of Mr ffellows for Mrs Steevenses howse .

Payd for mending the Clock 
Paid for looking to the Clock 3 quarters ..
Paid Rich' Greene for mending the bells ..
Paid him more for mending the beles
Paid Hunnybun for 2 : quarters wadges
Paid Bonevant for 2 : quarters wadges 
Paid Hallaway for bromes & oyel & other things
Paid Will' Moore for a years wadges 
Paid for Washing the linen & other things . .
Paid Moses Willis for Roapes 
Paid White the Smyth 
Paid Hallaway as by his bill 

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Mr Robert Creed
Mr Peeter Home
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|Ot?er0eer0 of tfyt poore.
Samwell Cleere lflf...*,„Ai/»*,« »t ^ u- u
Tho'-: Underwood J^UWetOW Of the high wayes.
Roger Sherfield
Willyam Bennet
At this accompt given, It was agreed that William Moore being 'J
carefull to see all those dewties performed about the Church which f //.
Will' Marshall the former Clark did, he shall have yearly for his paines C 3
the somme of Three pounds & tenn shillings as Marshall had. )
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1 1652-53- ]

ST. mary's, reading.

173

And it was likewise agreed that the Church wardens shall allow yearly to [blank]
Bonevant, or som other whome they shall think fitt, Twentie shillings for looking to
the boyes and keeping peace in the Church.

The names of the Vesterie then present
Mr William Wilder, Maior.
John Blagrave.
Will' Brackston.
John Harryson.
Will' Mills.
Rob' : James.
Mr Richard Burch.
Mr Rich': Alwright.
Joel Steevens.

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att the accompt.
Mr Tho: Blower.
Rob': Creed.
Rich : Stampe.
Mr Phipps.
Peeter Home.
John Myles.
ffran : Lewington.
Will' Markham.

Att a Vesterye holden the 13th of March 1652 A tax of 8 weekes was made
according to the Collecion booke for the poore for the payment
[a line is cut off from the MS. here.]
[p. 220.] \Jfyl cJCVCCOtltp^ Of Mr Robert Creed and Peeter Home Churchwardens
of S' Mary parish in Reading, made and delivered1 up the n'h of Aprill being
Munday in Easter weeke Anno Domini 1653 :
Received of Mr Blower 
Rec'd of William Moore for beles and for buryals 
Rec'd of widdow ffroome for her whole years rent taxes
abated 
Rec'd of Mr Cope for his whole years rent taxes abated
Rec'd of Walter ffellow 
Rec'd of Rich' Underwood for the eyle2 

Payd William Moore for wadges and for monys layd out
Payd Thomas Hill 
Payd James ffuller for mending the clocke and looking to y'
Payd Edward Marshall for mending the seats
Payd James Deane for a new gate
Payd Bonevant 
Payd for ringing ye 5th of November
Payd Richard Greene 
Payd White the Smyth 
Payd Moses Willis for bell roapes
Payd George Payne for the windows
Payd Ed : Hallway for oyle & broomes for halfe a yeare

Rests due to ye churchwarden

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lior}£0ure8waroen0. |Ouer0eer0 of the poore.
}i§Urt?eior0 Of highwayes.

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Mr Peeter Home
Mr James Winch, Junior J
Mr Thomas Blower
Robert Staples3
Robert Remnant
John Cleere
(2) i.e., aisle. (3) Substituted for 'John Tucker,' crossed through in MS.

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THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[ 1652-53. ]

[p. 222.]

This should have bin place'd in the yeare 1657.
Att a Vesterie holden the 27th of Aprill 1657, Mr Richard Stampe and Robert
Remnant were allowed xxxx*. wh[i]ch they had layed out in the time of theire
Surveiorshipp : over and above the mony which they Collected by theire booke.
Att the same Vesterie a Tax was made of ffower weekes according to the
Church booke for mending the seates in the Church and getting the beles in order.
Att that Vesterie likewise Richard Allam payd unto Thomas Wilder and Thomas
Grinaway, the then Chosen Surveyors, xi/z. xv*. ]d.ob'. : which remained in their
hands after their accompt given.
K/yt (^yCCOtttJ)t Of Mr Peeter Home and Mr James Winch Churchwar
dens of S' Mary parish in Reading, made and delivered1 up the Twenty seventh
day of March being munday in Easter weeke 1654. //.
Received of Mr Coape for halfe a years rent  00 17 8
Rec'd of widdow ffroome for halfe a years rent  00 17 8
Rec'd of Mr Coape for halfe a years rent  00 18 10
Rec'd of widd' ffroome for halfe a years rent  00 18 10
Rec'd of Walter ffellow for a years rent  00 15 00
Rec'd of Richard Underwood for a years rent  01 00 00
Rec'd of Will' Moore for burials this yeare  05 03 00

Paid Moses Willis 
Paid John Marshall for worke
pd' Bonevant a yeares wadges
pd' "for mending the Clock ...
pd' Will' White 
pd' for mending the wale and 4 loade of stoanes
pd' for 10 : bushels of lime and 2 : load of sand
pd' for 5 : dayes for the mason and his man . . .
pd' Edw. Marshall for worke 
pd' Edw. Hallaway for clensing the church after dispute
pd' John Durfield for nayles, a key & hinges 
pd' for wier and leather for the beles 
pd' for mending the wheele 
pd' for ringing for the Lord protector2 
pd' for a lanthorne 
pd' for making cleane the church after dispute
pd' Will' Moore for a years Wadges & laying out
pd' Ed' Nightingall 

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Richard Stampe \A>
Rob' : Remnant |©t>er0eer0 of the poore.
John Lipscombe \«
Leonard Welbanck J^Urt>etOr0 of the highwaies.

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(2) By The Instrument of Government drawn up by Cromwell's principal supporters on Dec. 16,
1653, the title of Lord Protector was conferred upon him.

[1655-56-] st. Mary's, reading. 175
[P-223-J \J§$, (^CCOtttpt Of Mr James Winch and W Richard Underwood
Churchwardens of S' Mary Reading, made and delivered1 up the sixteent day of
Aprill being Munday in Easter weeke: 1655:

Received of M1' Cope for halfe a yeares rent ..
Rec'd of widdow ffroome for halfe a years rent
Rec'd of William Moore 
Rec'd of Mr Cope for halfe a years rent 
Rec'd of widdow ffroome for halfe a years rent
Rec'd of Walter ffellow 
Rec'd of Richard Underwood 
Rec'd of William Moore 
Rec'd of a Tax of 6 weekes 

Paid White and Marshall 
Paid for 6 matts for ye bell ropes
Paid for a wyer for the Clock 
Paid Bonye a years wadges 
paid for mending the clock 
Paid Will' Parker for clenseing the gutters in ye Churchyard...
Paid White for worke done about the beles 
Paid Moses Willis for roapes for the beles 
Paid for mending the window by the pulpet 
Paid for Ringing the 5 th of November 
Paid Will' Moore for making a booke 
Paid the plummer for worke done about the gutters and
mending the leads one the Tower 
Paid the glasier for mending the windowes 
Paid Tho': Hill for worke and stuff used about ye Church ...
Payd for clenseing the belferie 
Payd Stroud of Suning for worke about the beles 
Paid Nightingall for worke about the gates 
Paid for leather for ye 4th bell 
Paid Edw : Marshall for worke about the seates 

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This year the ove[r]seers of the poore stood as surveyors of the highwaies for
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[P-224.] ^£p£ (^ICCOtttpi Of Mr Richard Underwood and Mr William Brackstone
Churchwardens of S' Maries parish in Reading, made and delivered upp* the: 7th:
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THE CHURCHWARDENS ACCOUNTS,

Rec'd of widd : ffroome...
Rec'd of Walter ffellow ...
Rec'd of Rich' Underwood

Paid to Will' Stroud for mending the beles 
Paid Tho' : Williams for mending ye clock and a new lock
Paid John Sherfeild for mending ye seats and ye church doare
Paid Tho' : Williams for mending the hand dyall . . .
Paid goodman Bonny 
Paid Edward Nightingall for iron worke for ye beles
Paid John Sherfeild 
Paid Edw : Nightingall for an iron barr for ye Church doare
Paid for a new mathooke 
Paid for ringing the 5 th of November 
Paid for nailes 
Paid good' Stroud for mending the 5 bell 
Paid Will' Paine for mending ye glasse 
Paid Tho' Wilder for matts for the beles and seats
Paid Tho' Hill for mending the church and ye wale
Paid Tho' Williams for a branch for ye pulpit 
Paid John Sherfeild for mending ye seat doares
Paid Tho' Wilder for mating a seat 

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Mr John Harrison
John Cleere

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Will' Richards

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> Surveiors of ye high waies.

Msyt (^yCOVUpt Of Mr William Brackstone and Mr ffrancis Lewingdon
Churchwardens of th[i]s parish, made and delivered* upp tewsday the last of march
Anno Domini 1657.
Received in stock of the Church mony
Rec'd of the widdo : ffroome 
Rec'd of Mr Coope 
Rec'd of Mr ffellow 
Rec'd of Richard Underwood 
Rec'd of Will' Moore for beles and graves
Rec'd of quitrents for the howse at S' Giles lock
Rec'd of Henry Adams 
Rec'd of Will' Grove for Mr Brookes 
Rec'd of Mr Coope for Mr Buren 
Rec'd of Mr Creed and of M1" ffruin 

Paid to Moses Willis 
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ST. mary's, reading.

Paid John Marshall for mending the great belframe &
gates 
Paid to him againe for mending the seates and the frames of
the bells 
Paid Edw: Nightingall for severall bills 
Paid him more, for yergeere* for the beles and Church
Paid John Clinton for soder, labour and wood for ye gutter
Paid Tho' Hill for mending and tilting the Church
Paid John Hill for ringing the 5 th of November
Paid Bonevant for his yeares wadges 
Paid Will' Moore for wages and other accompts
Paid John Marshall for Joyces for the seats, worke and nailes
Paid for beere for the ringer for beere one thanksgiving day

Mr ffrancis Lewingdon 1 ™ 1. a
W Rich' Stampe j Churchwardens.

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Tho' Wilder
Tho' Grinaway
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Att this Vesterie it is agreed that Rich' Allam shall pay yearly
for the Chimnie, starecase and two doares 
Att this Vesterie it is likewise agreed that Mr Rob' Creed
shall pay for his Chimnie and pale 
Turne back to the yeare 1653 :
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Quitrents. Mr -Brookes howse 
Mr Burens 
The howse att St. Gyles lock 
H[e]nry Adames 
ffor John ffrewins chimney & stayres ...
Rec'd of Wm Moore for beles & buryals
Rec'd of a monthes Tax 
Paid Mathew Chanceller ye elder & Mathew ye younger
stocking 4 beles and other worke as apers by bills ...
paid ye bell fownders for casting 8 brasses for the beles
paid Edw. Nightingall for worke done as by bills 
paid him more left by Will' Brackstone 
paid John Marshall for worke as appears by bills 
paid Wm Bonevant  * i.e., iron gear.
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THE CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS,

[I6S7-S8.]

paid for ringing the day the Lord Protector proclaimed1
paid for Ringing the 5th of November 
paid for Clensing the gutter in ye Churchyard 
paid Wm Durvell 
paid John Hill for 12 dayes worke helping ye Chancellers ...
paid Moses Willis as apears by bills 
paid Wm Moore for wadges and layings out 
paid ffrancis Knight for his worke 
paid for the Ackt & Tax book 2*. 6*/., for a shoule & spade
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Robert Staples
Mr Will' Wilder
John Creed
Simon Hill
John Wheat

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\ Surveyors of the high wayes.

Att this meeting Mr John Blagrave did desier that he might have leave to
breake the wale one the South side of the Church above the doare to sett his
statue there, wch was granted by ye vesterye.

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Mr Richard Stampe and Robert Staples Churchwar
dens of S' Maries parish, made and delivered upp Aprill the 4th2 being Easter
Munday Anno Domini 1659.
Received of William Moore for bells and burials
Rec'd of widdow ffroome 
Rec'd of Mr Coape  ' 
Rec'd of Walter ffellow 
Rec'd of Rich' Underwood for Sr Tho' Vachels eyle
Rec'd of quitrents 

Paid to good' Chanceler for trussing the great bell ...
paid John Hill for helping him 
paid for trusing the 5th bell and helpe 
Paid Bonevant for midsomer quarter 
paid John Marshall for mending the Church 
paid Edward Nightingall as appears by bill for worke
paid to Browne ye smith for mending a locke 
pad for ringing att ye proclaiming the Lord Protector3
paid Browne for mending a lock 
paid the pavier for mending a hole att ye Church gate
(1) Oliver Cromwell, after his refusal of the Kingship offered him in the Humble Petition and
Advice, was installed Lord Protector on June 26, 1657, with greater pomp and solemnity than before.
See page 174. (2) ' 2 ' has been apparently erased before ' 4th. '
(3) Oliver Cromwell died Sept. 3rd, 1658. It is doubtful whether he named his successor. His
son Richard was accepted by the new Parliament, which met Jan. 27, 1659. The army, however,
forced him to dissolve Parliament ; on May 25 he abdicated and the Protectorate was at an end.

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ST. MARY'S, READING.

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paid Bonevant 3 quarters 
paid James ffrancis for mending a seat
paid Tho' Hill for mending the steps ...
paid Will' Durvell for nailes 
paid Ed: Nightingall for worke 
paid for ringing the 5"1 of November ...
paid Tho' Hill for mending a stone in the Church yard
paid Tho' Wilder for 3 matts 
paid Will' Cole for worke and helpe ...
paid Moses Willis for roapes for ye beles
paid Ed' Nightingall for worke 
paid John Marshall for worke as appears by perticulers ...
paid Mr brother ffran : Lewingdon y' he was out of purse
last year 
paid Will' Moore for a years wadges 
paid Will' Moore for severall laing out as appers by his
bill  Rest due to Mr Stampe ... xv*. 1 id. off: ...

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Richard Allam I uverseers 0I tne P00re-
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Edward Bowler
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[p. 228.]

K/yt ottCCOtttpt Of Mr Robert Staples and John Tucker Churchwardens
of S' Maries parish in Readinge, made and delivered up Aprill the 23d Anno
Domini 1660 : being Easter munday :
Received of Mr Coape for rent 
Rec'd of goody ffroome for rent 
Rec'd of the widd : Underwood for the eyle
Rec'd of Walter ffellow 
Rec'd of Will' Moore for beles and graves 
Rec'd for a tax of six weekes for repairing the Church
Rec'd for quitrents 

Paid Edw: Nightingall 
Paid John Marshall 
Paid Edw. Nightingall by his bill
Paid Moses Willis by his bill ...
Paid Tho' Hill 
Paid Coale the carpenter 
Paid Tho' Williams 
Paid John Shervill for worke ...
Paid Edw: Nightingall 
Paid John Davis for the windowes .
Paid Will' Coale more 
Paid Bonevant 
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Paid Will' Moore for wages and other laying out
Paid Coale for worke and stuff 
Paid Tho' Williams 
Paid John Browne for nailes and jemels
Paid Gorton the Plumer 
Paid Tho' Hill for worke and stufe 
Paid Shervill 
Paid Moses Willis 

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[p. 229.] ^£p£ dCvCCOWtp^ Of John Tucker and Richard ffellows Churchwardens of
S' Maryes parish in Reading, made and delivered up Aprill the 15th being Easter
munday Anno Domini: 1661 :
Rec'd of Mr Coape for a years rent, taxes abated
Rec'd of the widdow ffroome a years rent, tax abated.
Rec'd of widdow Underwood for the eyle
Rec'd of Walter ffellow 
Rec'd of Will' Moore for bells and buryalls
Rec'd of Mr Brookes for quJYjtt rent
Rec'd of Mr Coape for qu[ijtt rent 
Rec'd of Mr Peeter Thorne for qu[i]t rent
Rec'd of Henry Addams 
Rec'd of Rich. Allam for ffruins Chimney & pales
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Paid William Millward for painting ye Kings armes"*
Paid John Marshall for ye skreene 
Paid the smith 
Paid Bonye 
Paid John Hill for ringing proclayming day* and for the
5th of November 
Paid ffoard for bell roapes 
Paid Hill for mending the bells 
Paid John Wimpey for wyer for ye Clock
Paid the Mason for mending the Church
Paid Robert Staples by order 
Paid ye Smith for iron worke for ye belles
Paid Marshall for mending ye bells 
Paid more for bell roapes 
* In May, 1660, ' the two houses (of Parliament) voted that by the ancient and fundamental
' laws of the realm the government was and ought to be by Kings, lords and commons : they invited
' Charles to come and receive the crown to which he was born  They ordered the arms and
' symbols of the commonwealth to be effaced, the name of the King to be introduced in the public
' worship, and his succession to be proclaimed as having commenced from the day of his father's
'death.' Lingard, Hist, of England (2nd ed.), vol. xi., p. 441.

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Received of goody ffroome for a fine for her lease
Received more of her for her rent
Received of Mr Coape for rent ...
Rec'd of John ffellow for rent
Rec'd of Mr Wm Knight for the He
Rec'd of Mr Thorne for quitt rentes
Rec'd of Mr Brookes 
Rec'd of Henry Addames 
Rec'd of a Tax 
Rec'd of Wm Moore for bels and buryals

Paid for a Communion Cup : 
Paid for mending the old cup 
Paid for 2 new casses* 
Paid for the Carryage from London 
Paid for mending the windowes of ye Church
Paid John Marshall for worke done to 3 bill
Paid Tho' Hill for worke done in two bills
Paid Wm Coale for worke done 
Paid Andrew Vivers 
Paid Wm Durvill for nailes 
Paid Edw: Nightingall for worke done in two
Paid Bonivant for a years wadges 
Paid for a divine service booke 
Paid Tho' Williams for mending the Clock
Paid for mending the great bell wheele &
worke ... 
Paid for mending the stock of the 5"1 bell
wale 
Paid for 2 lockes for the Church 
Paid for making clean & washing the Church
Paid Tho' Hill for worke 
Paid Andrew Vivers for a booke 
Paid for ringing one Crounation day 

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Paid Moses Willis for roapes 
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Names similarly pronounced will be found, as a rule, under one heading, the various forms
being placed within brackets.
Names occurring more than once on the same page are marked with an asterisk.

Abery, Davy, 13.
Adams (Addames, Addams,
Adames), — , 88, 100, 109, 144 ;
Charles, 5; Henry, 101, 114, 116,
135. !37. 161, 162, 172, 176, 177,
180, 181.
Adkins (Adkyns, Atkins, Adkyns),
Robert, 5, 8*, 9, II, 18, 20, 21 ;
Thomas, 10.
Alder, Brosell, 108 ; Elner, 106 ;
John, 102*.
Aldworth (Aldworthe, Aldeworthe,
Aldwourth, Aldewourthe, Al-
worth), Elizabeth, 96; Gilbert,
49. 52*. S3*. 58, 61, 62, 64, 66,
67*, 101, 102 ; John, 31, 33 note,
35s. 90, 92, 93. 96*, 98, 101,
104, 115; Mr-> S1. 62, 64, 66, 76 ;
Mr. (the elder), 58, 60; Mr. (the
younger), 58, 60; Mrs., 75 ; Mr.
Richard, — , 59*, 125*; Richard,
2, 24, 28, 47, 49*, 56, 58, 75 ;
Robert, 103 ; Widow, 61, 63.
Aldwright (Alwright, Allwright) ,
Henry, 141; Mr., 166; Mr.
Richard, 165, 166*, 167, 168*,
169*, 173, 175 ; Richard, 140,
160.
Alexander (Allexander, Elexander),
Christian, no, III ; Henry, 73*,
74*. 75, 103*. "S. "7 ; Mr., 73,
74, 94, 109, no, in ; Mrs., 71,
72, 97 ; Mr. Henry, 90, 101, 130.
Aley, Thomas, 108.
Allam, Richard, 157, 174, 176, 177,
179, 180.
Allen, Hugh, 102, 116; Mr., 101.
Allowaie, Elizabeth, 103'"-.
Andrews (Andrewes, Androse, An-
drowes, Androws), Edward, 109,
116, 158*, 159*, 160, 169 ; John,
64, 66.
Apleton, Richard, 64, 66.
Aprise, Lewis, 23 ; Thomas, 23*.
Archer, — , 150 ; Mary, 97.
Ashebey (Ashebie), — , 95, 102 ;
William, 101, 116.
Ashemore, — , 70.
Astell, Edward, 59, 60.
Asten (Astin, Austen, Austin, Aws-
ten), John, 47, 61, 62, 64, 66, 80,
87,90,101; Mary, 106; Richard,
47-
Athaye, Henry, 35.

Atwater, Richard, 64.
Averye (Averie), John, 80, 98.
Aylard, Richard, 108.
Aylefe (Aylife), Roger, 103 ;
Widow, 109.
Ayres, Thomas, 156.
Backhouse, John, 157.
Bailot, Thomas, 21.
Baker, — , 25, 61, 94 ; Edward, 101,
112,116,133*, 135*. 136, 149.
150 note ; John, 62, 64 ; Mary,
128 ; Mr. Edward, 159 ; Peter,
92, 101 ; Samuel, 118.
Baldwyn (Baldin, Baldwyne), — ,
84 ; Edmund, 71, 76*, 77*;
Robert, 101.
Balle, John, 53, 68.
Bannister (Banister), Timothy, 141,
150, 158.
Barber (Barbor), Thomas, n6, 121.
Barfoote, — , 108; Henry, 104;
Widow, 109.
Barkes, John, 9.
Barkeshere (Barkchere, Barkshere,
Berkshere), John, 8, 14, 21*.
Barnard (Barnarde), Barnerd), — ,
65,72,75; Mr., 182; Richard, 7.
Barnes, — , 95*, 97, 100*, 113,
137 ; Elizabeth, 103 ; Thomas, 62,
64, 66.
Bartlet (Bartlett), — , 44 ; John, 66,
140.
Bate, John, 2*.
Bateman (Batman), Mr. Walter
(Mayor), 146, 148 ; Thomas, 24,
25, 32 ; Widow, 61.
Bates, William, 103.
Bayly (Baylye), Richard, 3*, 6, 7*,
8, g*, 10, 20, 21.
Beale, Philip, 31*". ¦
Belchamber, — , 66.
Bell, Mr., 1.
Benam (Beneham), Walter, 6, 20*,
21.
Benge, Nicholas, 24.
Bennett (Bennet), Jo., 160; Wil
liam, 169, 172.
Benwell (Banwell, Benewell), — ,
16, 17; John, 15; William, 6, 7,
8*, 9, 10*, n, 12*, 13*, 14*.
17*, 18, 20, 21.
Benyson (Benison), — , 6, 8 ; John,
7. 8, 9. I0*. ZI-

Bere, Nicholas, 6, 7, 8*, 9, 10*,
li*, 12, 13*, 14*, 15, 16, 17,
18, 21*.
Berington (Beringeton, Berrington,
Beryngton), Christopher, 24, 33,
36. 39. 43 45*. 48 ; Mr., 39, 46,
47-
Berry (Berrie), Avery, 101, 116;
Catherine, 106.
Best (Beste), -, 7 ; John, 7, 8, 9.
Bigges (Bygges), — , 34.
Billington (Byllington), Mrs., 41*.
Bischop (Byschoppe), — ,20; Peter,
22, 23*, 24.
Blabie, Roger, 122.
Blackman (Blakman), — , 3, 6, 12,
14* ; John, 10, 22 ; William,
18*, 21.
Blacknoll, Robert, 66 ; William,
144.
Blagrave (Blaggrave, Blagrove),
Alexander, 72, 76*, 77^, 115,
117, 120, 121 ; Anthony, 92* ;
Mr., 60, 62, 79, 113 ; Mr. Alex
ander, 82, 90, 105, 117, 118; Mr.
Anthony, 101 ; Mr. Daniel, 166*,
169 ; Mr. John, 90, 93, 98, 105,
108, 112, 128*, 129*, 169, 173,
178; Sir John, 144, 169; Thomas,
85, 86.
Blake, Mr., 140 (the crowner) ; Mr.
John, 128 ; Mrs., 106.
Blower (Bloer, Bloure, Blowre),
Christopher, 140, 146, 149*, 150,
151*-; John, 182; Mr., 173;
Mr. Christopher, 162 ; Mr. Tho
mas, 169, 170, 171-"", 172, 173*-
. Bloxham, John, 5. 6.
Blunt, Willes, 106. -
Bodie, — , 104.
Bollett (Bollet, Boylett, Bullett),
Thomas, 5, 6, 8-», 9, 10, 11*, 12,
13*, 14, 22, 23, 24*.
Bonaby (Bonabie), — , 65, 74.
Bonamy, — , 57, 62, 70, 71 ;
Francis, 92.
Bone (Bonne), — , 28, 29, 30, 31,
34-
Bonevant (Bonivant), — , 172, 173.',
174, 177, 178, 179*, 181 ; Wil
liam, 177.
Bonny (Bonye), — , 175. «7°, 180
(Cp. ' Bonevant ' above).
Bonsed, Thomas, 66.

184

INDEX OF NAMES.

Boothe (Bothe, Bowethe, Bowthe),
Francis, 39*, 47*; Mrs., 99.
Bostocke, Edward, 115.
Boswell, Mr., 135.
Bourne (Borne), John, 1, 2, 3, 14,
25, 27; Mr., 1, 30, 31, 37.
Bowden, John, 6; Mr., 165, 166,
168, 169
Bowler, Edward, 179.
Bowne, John, n.
Bowthe (Bowethe), see ' Boothe '
above.
Boxolle, Walter, 49.
Brackstone (Brackston, Braxstone,
Breackstone, Breakstone), An
thony, 49, 57, 58, 60*, 61, 62*,
63, 66, 99*, 101, 108, 116, 129,
131*; Edmund, 99, 102; Ed
ward, 143*, 144, 145, 157,
169*; Gilbert, 135, 146, 152*,
154* ; Mr. Anthony, 129, 132,
143, 151; Mr. Edward, 166, 168,
169 ; Mr. William, 138, 151, 152,
156*, 157, 158, 161, 166*, 168,
169, 173, 175*, 176; Widow,
117*, 118; William, 77, 90, 96*,
99*, 101, 102*, 103, 106, 115,
152, 154, 165, 169, 170, 176,
177.
Bradbanke (Bradbancke), Richard,
60, 62, 64, 75 ; Mary, 117.
Bradde, Edward, 18.
Bradley (Bradly, Bradlye), Edward,
9, 10, 18, 21.
Brakar, — , 55-
Brakes (Brackes), John, 7*", 9.
Bramly, — , 29.
Brent (Brint), Sir Nathaniel, 153.
Brewer, Gilbert, 101, 116.
Brill, John, 64, 66 ; Rachel, 118.
Brock (Brocke, Broke), — , 29*,
34,35; Roger, 32*, 33*; Robert,
34-
Brocket (Brockett), Mr., 162*, 163,
164; Richard, 162.
Brokes, John, 10.
Bromefield (Bromeffielde) , Mr., 93,
96.
Bronker, Mr. (M.A.), 138.
Brooke (Brook, Brookes), Mr., 161,
162, 164, 176, 177, 180, 181.
Brookesbancke, Richard, 66.
Browne (Broune), — , 4, 16, 178* ;
Anne, 118; John, 25, 28, 35*,
145, 180 ; Richard, 3 ; William,
16.
Bruse (Bruce), — , 65, 67, 68, 69,
7'. 72. 73. 75. 76. 77. 80 ; Oliver,
78 ; William, 78, 80.
Brykes (Brikes), John, 6, 11*, 12,
13*. 18.
Bucke, William, II.
Bull, — , 74; Robert, 81, 99, 101.
Bunbury (Bunberie), Mr. , Mr. Tho
mas (Rector), 145*, 146*, 148*,
149, 151*, 155, 157, 160, 161.
Burch, Mr., 168, 169*; Mr. Rich
ard, 166, 167, 168*, 169, 173;
Richard, 146, 165.
Burde, — , 78 ; Jane, 97 ; Richard,
101, 116.
Burin (Buren, Burren), Mr., 161,
162, 172, 176, 177 ; Richard, 101.
Burford, John, 1 16; William, 112.

Burgis, George, 84.
Burningham, Edward, 59, 61, 62;
Mr. 118.
Burton (Bureton, Buriton), — , 114;
Christopher, 33, (see ' Berington') ;
Thomas, 22.
Busbey (Busbye), — , no; Mistress
Elizabeth, 146.
Bushe, Henry, 31*, 42.
Bushnell, Stephen, 18.
Butler (Butteler) , — , 1 14 -, Edward,
16*, 24 ; Raignolde (Reginald),
33. 34. 35 ; Richard, 27, 28, 30*.
Bye, John, 61, 62, 64, 66.
Byrd (parson), 35.
Calcot (Calcatt, Calcote, Calcott,
Callcott, Calkatt, Calkott, Caw-
cotte, Cawkatt, Cawkett), John,
87, 90, 101, 115*, 124, 126*,
127*, 128*; Phcebe, no*.
Canne, — , 129.
Canner, — , 29.
Cannon (Cannoun), Mr., no, 116.
Cantrelle, Mr., 153.
Carpenter, John, 26*.
Carter, — , 176; Drewe (? Andrew),
4, 5*, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14*,
17*, 18, 19, 21, 22*, 23; Mr.,
108.
Catche, Edward, 16, 18, 21.
Cawood, — , 4.
Cele, Robert, 6.
Chambar, — , 14.
Chamberlain (Chamberlayne, Cham-
berlin, Chamberline, Chamber-
lyn), — , 17 ; Isaac, 103 ; James,
1, 2*, 14, 20; John, 1 ; Mistress,
149; Mother, 15, 16; Thomas,
101.
Chanceller (Chanceler), — , 178* ;
Matthew, 177*.
Chandler (Chanler), Mr. , 166 ; Mr.
John, 166, 167, 168, 169.
Chapman, — , 35.
Charde (Charddee), — 91 ; John,
99 ; Richard, 106 ; William, 89,
95. i°7-
Chare, Mr., 16.
Charles, the First, King, 136, 137,
138, 140, 141, 143, 145, 146, 147,
149. 151. 152, 154. I56. '58*,
159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164.
Chidfeld (Chidfelde, Chifilde), Den
nis, 23, 62, 64.
Choke, John, 16.
Church, — , 1, 16*, 20; Edward,
21 ; John, I, 14.
Clarke, Edward, Esq., 126; Mr.,
123*, 127, 128*, 129; Mr. Ed
ward, 124, 169 ; Mr. Edward,
Esq., 130; Sir Edward, 151.
Cleere (Cleare, Clere), — , 23, 24;
John, 173, 176; Samuel, 165,
172.
Clefte, Robert, 117.
Clenche, — , 51.
Clinton, John, 177.
Clissold, Mr. Nathaniel, 125.
Cockell, William, 126.
Coker (Cocar, Cokar), — , 18 ; Wil
liam, 6, 7*, 10*, 11, 12, 13, 20,
21.
Colbourne, — , 3.

Cole (Coale, Coles, Colls, Coole),
— ,89, 108, 109, no, 179, 180;
Giles, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 96, 99 ;
William, 179*, 181.
Collins (Collens, Collyns, Colyns),
— , 37 ; James, 6, 8*. 9, 10*, 11,
12, 13*, 14*, 17, 20, 22, 23*, 24.
Collowaye, John, 55.
Colmys, — , 9.
Cooke (Cook), — , 73 ; Captain, 69,
70, 73 ; John, 64, 66*, 93.
Cope (Coape, Coope), Mr., 172, 173,
174*, 175*, 176*, 177, 178, 179,
180*, 181.
Come, Howell, 157.
Costen, John, 85, and note.
Cote (Cotes), — , 35, 38.
Cottrell (Cotterell, Coteryll), — .
51* ; Richard, 15.
Cowdrey, — , 24.
Cowper (Cooper, Coper), — , 17, 18,
20, 22, 65, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73,
75, 76> 77 ; Esdras, 61, 62, 64,
66 ; Robert, 6, 8*, 9, 10, n*, 12,
13, 14*, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24*;
Thomas, 5.
Coxe (Coxes), — , 25 ; John, 5, 7*,
20, 21 ; Richard, 101.
Creed, John, 178, 182 ; Mr., 176 ;
Mr. Robert, 168, 171, 172*, 173,
177 ; Robert, 149, 169, 173.
Cripps (Crippis, Cryppes, Crypps,
Cryppys), — , 19*, 22; John, 14;
Richard, 5, 8*, 9, 10, 11*, 12,
13*, 14, 20, 21, 23, 24*.
Crockford, — , 98.
Crooke, Robert, 116.
Crosse, — , 95.
Crowther, Charles, 102.
Cule, John, 133, 169.
Cumley (Cumlye), John, 23 ; Tho
mas, 16.
Cursson, Mr. , 30.
Curtis (Curtes, Curtice), — , 8 ;
James, 66 ; John, 10, 156.
Cutler, Peter, 24, 41.
Cutte, — , 35.
Dabbes (Dabes), William, 64, 66.
Danne (Dan), — ,61,62; George,
112.
Davers, Walter, 73-
Davis (Davies), John, 102, 179;
Walter, 83, 92, 108.
Davy, Edward, 24.
Davyson (Daveson), — , 15, 25, 28.
Dawson, Mr., 58; Walter, 116.
Day, William, 181.
Deane, James, 173 ; Matthew, 94*,
95, 104, 127, 131*, 137, 139*,
142*, 144, 150, 157, 164; Mr.
Thomas, 112, 125*; Timothy,
95, 97, 102, 107.
Deanes, — , 109.
Dee (De), — , 22, 26*, 36; John, 6,
7, 8,9*, 10, 11* 12, 13*, 14*,
21,24; Thomas, 3*, 4, 7, 15.
Denison, John, Mr. Doctor, 120,
123*, 124*, 126*, 130, 134*,
136, 140*, 141, 142, 143.
Denman, Andrew, 14 ; Harry, 12 (?),
13*. See'Dewant.'
Dennys, — , 61.
Dewant (? Denman), Harry, 12.

INDEX OF NAMES.

185

Dewe, Arthur, 88.
Dewell (Dewel, Duell), — , 77 ;
Elizabeth, 117, 118 ; Francis, 102,
116; George, 102, 105; Hum
phrey, 50, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66*,
67*, 68, no, in ; John, 99, 102,
115 ; Mr. John, 153 ; Robert, 78.
Dibley (Diblie, Diblis, Dyblie,
Dyblye), Mr., 84, no*, in;
Mrs., no, in ; Mrs. William,
no; William, 43, 49*, 52, 58,
60, 62, 64, 66, 67, 69, 75, 90, 92,
101.
Dixe, — , 68.
Dole, John, 18.
Donkind (Uunkind), Edward, 22*,
23*, 24.
Donne, Peter, I, 2*.
Downer (Downar), — , 14, 15*, 27 ;
John, 13 ; Mr., 41, 42.
Dudridge (Dudrydge), Edmund,
42*.
Duglas, Robert, 114.
Duke, Francis, 64, 66, 72.
Duncumb, Edward, 19*.
Dunt, — . 19.
Durrell, — , 167.
Durvell (Durvill, Durfield, Dorvall),
— , 150, 167 ; John, 174; William,
178, 179, t8l.
Dychar, Richard, 6, 7, 22.
East (Easte), Joseph, 146, 148, 149,
151, 152, 154, 156, 158, 159, 160,
161, 162, 164, 167, 169, 170*,
171, 172; Richard, 101.
Ebson, Michael, 102.
Edmundes (Edmoundes), Ralph, 4,
5, 6, 12, 13*, 14, 18, 20, 21.
Edward, VI., King, 27.
Edwards Edwardes), Thomas, 25,
30* 31*, 39, 40*; William, 24,
25- 31*. 37*-
Elizabeth, Queen, 33, 35, 37, 39, 40,
41. 42, 43, 45. 46. 47*, 48, 49*,
5°, 52, 53. 54, 5°. 58, 59. 61, 63.
64, 80, 81, 83, 85, 87, 98.
Elk, Davie, 101.
Elkins (Elkines), John, 133, 157;
William, 101, 109, 115, 123*,
124, 126*, 127*, 129, 151, 152,
161.
Elles, — , 61.
Elmes, Christopher, 112.
Elyote, — , 112.
Emeryke (Emerycke), Anthony, 9*,
10, n*, 12, 13*; Richard, 12;
Robert, 9*, 10, II*, 13*.
Emerton, Richard, 101, 116.
Emes, — , 102.
Emmere, Matthew, 147.
Englishe (Englyshe), — , 33, 40,41,
53. 54 > John, 10 ; Thomas, 32*,
33.
Epson, — , 113.
Estwood, Thomas, 117.
Evans (Evanes, Evens), — , 35 ; Ed
ward, 170; Humphrey, 144, 145,
146*, 154; John, 58, 59, 60, 6l,
62, 64*, 66*, 72*, 73, 74, 90,
101*, 115*, 132, 152, 156; Law
rence, 146; Robert, 144.
Evered (Everedde, Everid), — , 52 ;
Edward, 6 ; Thomas, 48*.

Ewst, Joseph, 132.
Ewster, Robert, 117.
Exell, John, 92.
Eyre (Eyers, Eyres, Eayre), Anne,
155; Margaret, 103*; Mr., 65;
Walter, 85, 89, 90*, 92*, 93,
96*, 98, 102, 104, 106, no, 115.
Farman, Phillip, 128,
Farrer, Thomas, 82.
Farrowe, Thomas, 80*.
Fellowe (Fellow, Fellowes), John,
92, 147, 158, 161, 181 ; Mr., 165,
172, 176 ; Mr. Walter, 164, 166,
169, 170*; Richard, 146, 157,
177, 180*, 181*; Walter, 83, 86,
90, 101, 115, 141, 146, 147*, 149,
150, 151, 159*, 160*, 168, 170,
171, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178,
179, 180; Widow, 164.
Fenton, Mr., 84.
Fenymore (Fenemore, Fylmore,
Fynmore), — , II, 14; Humphrey,
98, 102, 104, 105, 107; William,
10, 12, 13.
Firman, Robert, 164.
Flacher, Thomas, 18.
Fletcher (Flecher), Hugh, 6, 7, 8*,
9, 10*, 11, 12*, 13*, 14*, 19,
20*, 21*, 23*, 24.
Foard, — , 180.
Forman, John, 18.
Forreste, Andrew. 62, 64, 66, 75.
Foster, Sir Humphrey, Knight,
28.
Fowle, William, 41.
Fowler (Fouler), Mr., Mr. Christo
pher, 166*, 169*.
Francis (Fraunces, Frawnces), — ,
12, 25, 32 ; James, 179.
Frencheman, John, 1.
Frende (Frynde), William, 5, 6,8,
9*, 10, 1 1*, 12, 20, 21.
Frestone (Freston), — , 54; Richard,
42*, 58, 95-
Frewin (Fruin, Fruine), — , 180;
John, 160, 162, 168, 169*, 177;
Mr., 176.
Froome (Frome, Froume, Frowme),
Thomas, 143, 149, 151, 152, 154,
156, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162,
164*, 165 ; Widow, 166, 168,
169, 170, 171, 172*, 173, 174*,
175*, 176*, 178, 179, 180, 181.
Fuller, — , I ; Christopher, 25 ;
James, 173.
Gadbery (Gadberrye), — , 34*.
Gallant, Anne, 118* ; Edward,
116; Elizabeth, 97; Katherin,
99; Robert, 102.
Gandy (Gandey), William, 152,
160*, 161*.
Gape, Henry, 27, 28, 30*, 32, 33*,
35*. 36, 39*-
Gatly (Gatlie, Gateley), — , 74, 75,
93, 94; Guy. 116; Thomas, 5°.
58, 60, 62, 64*, 66*, 67, 75, 90,
101, 105, 108, 115.
Gearey, John, 144.
Gefforie, Robert, no.
Gibbons, Mrs., 162, 172.
Gilpin (Gylpyn), Hugh, 101, 116.
Glasse, John, 84, loi, 106, 115.

Goade, Christopher, 146.
Goddard, John, 92, 99, 101, 103*,
106, 107, 108, 109,* 1 15; Richard,
112, 116, 147*, 149*.
Goddredg (Gothredg), — , 145 ;
Richard, 139.
Goodawter, John, 6.
Goodbarnes, — , 144 ; John, 94.
Gorfyn, Mr., 20, 30.
Gorton, — , 180.
Gostling, Robert, 20.
Gownes (Gowrie), 113.
Gowrie, see ' Gownes. '
Grantham (Grantam, Grauntham),
— , 167 ; Jane, 99 ; Robert, 64,
66 ; Thomas, 5.
Graye, Richard, 101.
Greene (Grene), — , 82, 95 ; Mr.,
93 ; Richard, 172, 173.
Greenway (Grenaway, Grenewaye,
Grinaway), — , 155 ; John, 116;
Richard, 162; Thomas, 174, 177.
Gregorie, — , 67, 94*.
Grete, — , 25.
Grey, William, 23.
Gripp (Grip, Gripe, Grypp, Grippe),
— , 104, 134, 144; John, 132,
142*, 153*, 154, 157, 164, 167*,
168, 170.
Grove, John, 13 ; William, 176.
Grundie, Thomas, 179.
Gryffyn (Gryffen), John, 60, 66 ;
Mr., 63, 64, 74, 75; Mrs., 67;
Mr. William, (minister), 103.
Gryffythe (Gryffithe), John, 62 ;
Mr., 58*, 59, 60, 61.
Gunter, Mr., 77; Mistress, 143 ;
Mr. Nicholas, 152.
G wynne, Richard, 66.
Haile (Hailles), Dave, 22, 24.
Hall (Halle), Edward, 93 ; William,
17-
Hallaway (Hallway), — , 167* 168*
170, 171, 172*; Edward, 170,
173. 174-
Hambledon, — ,81.
Hames, Richard, 86.
Hampton, Henry, 5, 8, 9.
Hanington, John, 99*, 101.
Harbotle (Harebotle, Harebottell),
William, 61, 62, 64.
Hardy (Harde, Hardie), Mr., 97,
104; Mrs., 97; Mr. Peter, 90,
98 ; Peter, 57, 61, 62, 64, 66,
69*, 71*, 73, 75, 101.
Harpyn, — , 25.
Harris (Haris, Harres, Harrys),
Abel, 64; Barnard, 50; John,
141 ; William, 5, 6, 18, 20, 21.
Harrison (Harrisonne, Harryson,
Harison), Barnard, 57, 58* 59*
64, 66, 67, 75, 115, 117; John,
98, 147, 152 ; Mistress, 129 ; Mr.
Barnard, 85, 90, 92, 108, 128 ;
Mr. Gilbert, 125 ; Mr. John, 163,
164* 166* 168, 169* 173, 176;
Mr. Thomas, 125, 141*, 143*,
156, 166, 169 ; Thomas, 61, 62*,
64, 136, 138, 140*, 141, 143.
Hawe (Hawce), Ralph, 74, 76, 81*,
83*.
Hawkins (Hawkines, Hawkinges),
— . 77. 78*. 79, 80.

i86

INDEX OF NAMES.

Hayle (Hayles), —, 24, 29, 34, 37,
44 ; Thomas, 32.
Haynes, — , 55 ; Richard, 62.
Heath (Heathe, Heth, Hethe), Eliza
beth, 25 ; John, 1*, 2*, 3*, 13,
15, 16, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33,
35 ; Thomas, 30, 31, 33, 35.
Hedage (Hedache), — 14 ; John,
12 ; Richard, 12*, 18*.
Hellyn, William, 6.
Henden, John, 61.
Hersye, Thomas, 51.
Hether, John, 16 ; Sisslie, 103.
Heywood, — , 24.
Hichenson (IJichinson), Christo
pher, 19*.
Higges, George, 102.
Hill,—, 51*, 55*, 59, 68,70,87,
88, 102, 114, 180, 181 ; Henry,
102, 105, no, 115, 118, 125;
John, 177, 178*; 180; Simon,
178; Thomas, 97*, 98*, 101,
104, 165, 167*, 171, 173, 175,
176, 177, 179*, 180, 181*.
Hillary, Peter, I.
Hollo way (Hollaway, Holoway, Hol
waye), — , 164, 165, 167, 168*;
John, 6*, 7, 21, 22; Mr., 163;
Richard, 147 ; William, 16, 17*,
18, 20.
Hollowe, Mr., 157.
Holmes (Holmys, Homes, Homys),
— , 4, 5*, 6*, 7, 9, 15*, 18, 19*,
20, 65*; Mr. Richard, 108 ; Rich
ard, 143, 150; Robert, 4, 7, 8,
11, 12*, 13, 14, 15, 19*, 22*;
Thomas, 10*; William, 118.
Holte, Richard, 3.
Holton, Nicholas, III.
Hooker (Hoker, Howker), Arthur,
112, 116, 124.
Hopton, Isabel, I.
Home, — , 33 ; Francis, 62, 82,
145; Mr., 169; Mr. Peter, 172,
173, 174; Peter, 168, 169, 171,
173*. 181.
Homeblowe, — , 3-
Howell, — . 142*.
Hudson, William, 58, 61, 62, 64, 66.
Hughes (Hewce, Hewes, Huse,
Huce, Hewis), — , 22, 24, 83, 88,
89; Johan, 99; John, 6, 19, 23*;
82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89; Widow,
91, 93, 96, no.
Hull, William, 139.
Hullocke, Christopher, 66.
Hunibun (Hunnybun, Hunybun),
— , 170, 171, 172.
Hussey (Husseye, Hussie), Gregory,
61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 92; Richard,
124, 169.
Hynde, Sergeant, 5.
Inggram, John, II.
Inglishe (Inglyshe), --, 50, 51*, 55,
57*.
Ipson, — , 169.
Ireland (Ierland), — , 164; Edward,
127.
Iremonger, Elizabeth, 117; Mr.,
106, 113 ; Mr. John, 149 ; Mr.
William, 90, 120, 151 ; William,
80*, 81*, 83,85, 101, 115.
Ironsede, Thomas, 64.

Ironselle, — , 69.
Izake, — , 59.
Jackson (Jacson), Humphrey, 24,
28, 40*, 41, 42, 43 ; Mr., 41, 50.
Jacob, Christopher, 101, 112, 116,
117, 118; Mr. William, 151 ;
William, 1 16, 131*, 132*, 146.
James, the First, King, 88, 90, 92,
93, 95, 96, 99, l°3, "3, l2°> I22-
123, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133,
135-
James, Mr., 170; Mr. Robert, 168*,
169*, 170*, 173, 179 ; Robert,
160, 164.
Jeoyes (Jeise, Jeyes, Jeoies, Jayes,
Joyes), John, 20 ; Mr. Richard,
158; Richard, 101, 116, 119, 121,
122, 123*, 131, 144, 151.
Jobson, Robert, 20.
John, Sir, 40.
Johnson (Jonson), — , 34, 35 ; Alice,
29. 31. 34. 36 5 Bryan, 92 (note),
96 ; Mr. , 69, 76 ; Mr. Richard,
52; Richard, 4, 15, 21, 23*, 135,
162, 172; Thomas, 87; William,
5*, 17*, 18, 20, 21.
Jonathan, — , 129, 130, 137, 142,
153, 154, 155-
Jones (Joanes), — , 118; Agnes,
118; Elizabeth, 108; Ellen, 96;
Joseph, 143; Richard, 41, 58,
101, 125 ; Widow, no.
Josephe, Phillip, 64, 66, 10 1, 116.
Kemys, Agnes, 32 ; Edward, 27*,
30, 31* ; Mr., 16, 24.
Kendricke (Kendrycke, Kendericke,
Kendrick Kenrycke), Jane, 106*;
Mr., 52, 53, (mayor) 55, 56, 57,
58. 60, 62, 64, 66, 105 ; Mrs. , 69;
Mr. John, 140 ; Mr. William, 125,
135, 152 ; Thomas, 49, 50*, 52,
67; William, 90, 96, 98, loi,
102, 103, 105*, 107, 115.
Keneday (Kenedaie, Kenadie, Ken
daye, Kennedaie, Kynedeye), — ,
69. 71, 72, 74 ; John, 49, 58, 61,
62*, 63, 64*, 66, 67*, 74*, 75*,
90, 101, 105, 115.
Kent (Kente, Kentt), — , 24; Agnes,
30 ; Clement, 102; Mr., 1; Tho
mas, 2*, 3*, 27, 28*, 30*, 31,
33*. 35, 36.
Kenton, Andrew, 135, 161, 162,
172.
Kinge, — , 79 ; Agnes, 97 ; Edward,
106.
Knappe, Mr., 86.
Knight (Knyghte), — , 8, 16* 41,
55*. 72, 94*. 95; Anthony, 87*,
88*, 90,98, 101, 106, 115; Fran
cis, 178 ; John, 46*, 47, 48, 52,
58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 67, 69, 71, 75,
78, 116; Mr. Anthony, 135; Mr.
William, 181 ; William, 61.
Knollis ( Knolles, Knowlles, Knolls),
Lady, 94*; Sir Francis, 93, 113,
115, 124, 126, 129*, 134.
Kynfyld Kinfield, Kynfylde), — ,
8, 13, 41*; William, 15, 16.
Kynfytt (Kenfyt), John, 4; Wil
liam, I, 2*, 16.
Kyrson, Henry, 55.

Lamboll, Edward, 86.
Lane, Mr., 70; Mrs., no; Mr.
Thomas, 90 ; Stephen, 5 ; Tho
mas, 60, 62, 66, 67, 74, 75, 76*,
105, 115 ; Walter, 103.
Larder, John a, 96.
Launchbery (Launcheburye,Lawnse-
bery , — , 25 ; Richard, I*, 16,
37*-
Lavall (Lavalle), Henry, 161 ;
James, 158.
Legg, Robert, 22.
Legge, — , (alias Thorne), 73; Wil
liam, 88, 89, 90*, 92, 95, 101,
104*, 105, 106, 115.
Levedge, Nicholas, 75.
Levens, Richard, 144.
Lever, Hew (Hugh), 23, 24.
Lewe (Lew), William, 5, 7*, 21.
Lewes, Mr., 94.
Lewing (Lewen), Edmund, 16, 17*.
Lewington (Lewingdon), Francis,
165, 167, 169, 170, 173, 176* ;
Matthew, 161 ; Mr. Francis, 176,
177*, 179-
Lightfoote (Lightfott, Lyghtfote),
— , 29; Nicholas, 98*, 101, 116.
Lipscombe, John, 174.
Lobbridge (Loubridge, Lobridge),
— , 114; Richard, 86, 123.
Lockwood (Lockewode), Thomas,
6, 12.
London (Loundon), — , 106, 107*,
109, 128; Edward, Il6, 132, 137,
139*; Henry, 117.
Lorren (Loren), Alpyn, 25, 27.
Loutt, Richard, 9, 10. See
'Lovurt.'
Lovurt (?), Richard, 21, See
'Loutt.'
Lovyer, William, 3.
Low, William, 21.
Lydall (Lydalle, Lydell), Mr., 71,
72, 74, 88 ; Mr. Thomas, 106 ;
Thomas, 52, 54*, 55, 56*, 58,
60.
Lyford (Lyforde), Thomas, 106,
107, 108.
Lyghbourne, William, 23.
? Lymberner (Lymburner), Thomas,
16, 17, 18* 21.
Lyon, — , 112.
Makarelle (Macherell), — , 26, 40.
Malthouse, John, 1 ; Mistress, 122,
151 ; Mr. Robert (Mayor), 151.
Malthus (Molthus), Mr., 166, 169 ;
Mr. Richard, 166 ; Richard, 165,
168, 169.
Mapleton, John, 102.
Marbeck (Marbecke, Marbeke), — ,
4, 17, 18 ; Thomas, 6, 17, 20, 21.
Markes, — , 57.
Markham, — , 150; Richard, 138,
144; William, 164, 169*, 173.
Marquicke, Richard, 101, n6.
Marshall (Marshalle, Mershole), — ,
26, 32, 34 46, 51, 55, 57* 58, 59,
61, 62, 65*, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71*,
73*. 74*. 75*. 77*. 81, 87*, 113,
114, 175, 180; Edward, 173, 174,
175 ; John, 29* 32, 41, 46, 48*,
52. 53*. 58, 60*, 67, 73, 79,
174, 177*. 178, 179*, 180, 181;

INDEX OF NAMES.

I87

Robert, 86 ; William, 78, 79*,
81, 83*, 85, 86, 87, 88* 89*,
91*, 95*, 96, 97*, 100*, 104*,
105, 107, 109*, 117, 118, 119,
120, 121, 123, 124, 127*, 129,
I3°*. 131, 132, 133*, 134*.
136, 138*, 139, 141* 142, 143,
144, 145, 147* 148*, 150*,
152*, 153*, 154, 155, 156, 157*,
172.
Martin (Martyn), — , 3, 43 ; Alice,
82,83; Edward, 1,99; Mr. Doc
tor, 75, 84, 86. 96 ; Thomas, 66,
99, 101 ; William, 3, 4.
Mary, Queen, 27, 30.
Mason, — , 81.
Mathew (Mathewe), — , in, 127 ;
James, 21, 120, 121 ; Richard, 10,
13, 15* 23*, 61, 62 ; William,
5. 7*. 21.
Mattingley, Nicholas, 1 16.
Maulmesbery, Richard, 15.
Maye (Maie, Mey), Giles, 23 ;
Nicholas, 101, 116.
Maymor (Maymore), — , 19*; Tho
mas, 19*.
Mellescente, John, 116.
Mercer, Mr. Walter, no.
Mereman, see ' Meryman.'
Mericke, Edward, 116.
Merriot, Mrs., 93.
Mersham (Mersam), Alice, 112,
117 ; Richard. 116. "
Mery, Johan, 56, and note.
Meryman (Mereman, Meriman, Miri-
man, Myryman), — , 17*, 18 ;
Johan, 57 ; John, 6, 7*, 20, 21.
? Michaell, — , 147.
Midleton (Medyllton, Myddelton,
Myddleton), — , 12, 19 ; John,
15. 19-
Milksop (Milkesop, Milcksop, Milk-
shop, Mylksoppei,— , 75, 81, 84,
87, 88*, 89, 109*, 114, 118, 129;
John, 133.
Mills (Miles, Milles, Mils, Myles,
Mylles', Humphrey, 143, 154*,
156*; John, 90*, 99, 101*, 103,
106, no, 112, 116, 123, 125,
132*, 133*, 138, 147, 151, 162,
169, 173; Mr., 163, 164, 169;
Mr. Humphrey, 165 ; Mr. Wil
liam, 162*, 163*, 166*, 168*,
169, 173; William, 125, 135,
161*,
Millward (Myllward), — , 116;
William, 180.
Mollett, Thomas, 14.
Moode, Mr. Edward, 90.
Moore (Moor, More), — ,68 ; George,
152 ; Henry (Harry), I*, 24, 46,
51, (the Bayley), 59; John, 98*,
104; Mr., 103; Stephen, no*,
III ; William, 163*, 164*, 165*,
166*, 167, 168*, 169, 170*,
171*, 172*, 173*, 174*, 175*,
176, 177*, 178*, 179*, 180*,
181*, 182 ; Widow, 68.
Morrise, Elizabeth, 118.
Morton, — , 32 ; John, 20, 22.
Morwey (Morwye), Henry (Harry),
24, 33*-
Motte, Mr., 93.
Mounsey, Christopher, 52.

Mundy, John, 125.
Murwinn, Thomas, 165.
Musichin, Emanuelle, 71*.
Mylam (Myllami, — , 20; Richard,
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23*.
Myllyner, Hugh, 50.
Naise, see ' Noyse.'
Netherclife (Netherclyf, Nether-
clyffe), — , 4, 5, 9, 17, 19 ; Wil
liam, 16.
Nese, see ' Noyse.'
Nevell, — , 84; William (genf), 128.
Nightingall, — , 175; Alice, 92;
Edward, 174, 176* 177*, 178,
179*, 181.
Noake, Mr. Robert, 92.
Noble (Nobell), — , 99 ; Nicholas,
149; Richard, 87, 101, 116.
Norbrige, John, 5*.
Norkott, John, 73.
Norlande, Richard, no.
Norres (Norrys), — . 18 ; Nicholas,
4i*, 55-
Noyse (Nayce, Nayse, Naysse,
Neise, Neyse, Nese), — , 17, 19,
20; John, 13, 15, 23*, 61, 62,
64*, 66, 69.
Nutt (Nutte), Thomas, 58, 60, 62,
64, 66, 72, 81, 89*, 94.
Okham, Anne, 137 ; Elizabeth, 36;
Johan, 51; John, 36; Mr., 35,
38, 39, 57, 58, 97, 101, 117; Mr,
John, 38; Mr. William, 117;
Mrs., 75; William, 50, 52, 53*,
54*, 59, 60*, 62*, 64*, 66, 67,
7i, 73, 74. 75. 76, 77. 78, 80, 83,
84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94,
96, 98, 102, 104*, 105, 107, 109*,
m, 114, 115.
Osborne, — , 20, 77.
Othey, Henry, 2.
Owtridge (Owteridge, Owtrydge),
John, 16, 24, 27*.
Packe (Pecke), Geoffery, 6, 7*, 8.
Page ( Paige), Mother, 99 ; Thomas,
101, 112.
Palmer (Pawmer),— , 21; Mr., 65;
Richard, 5, 7*, 21 ; William, 112.
Parker, William, 17S-
Parkyns, — , 15; Thomas, 12, 14.
Parr, John, 101 ; Richard, 122.
Parratt, John. 81.
Parsons, Henry, 112.
Pastlar, Harry, 14.
Pastlowe, — , 3.
Patie, William, 102.
Patison, Thomas, 101.
Pattinson (Patinson), Mary, 117;
Thomas, n6.
Payne (Paine). — , 61, 82, 88*, 129,
131, 137, 140; Francis, 89, 145;
George, 173 ; Henry, 151 ; John,
62 ; Luke, 98 ; Mistress, 2, 3 ;
William, 167, 176.
Pearce, Robert, 133 ; William, 107,
115, 117, 119*.
Pember, Mr., 133.
Perce, — , 134 ; John, 180.
Tereman, — , 16.
Perk (Pierk), Edmund, 16, 24.
Perte, Edmund, 34.

Peter, Richard, 7*, 8, 9, 10*, n,
12*, 13, 14*.
Pether, Robert, 16, 18, 21*.
Phetyplace, Mr., I, II.
Phillip ( King), 27, 30.
Philpe, William, 101, 116.
Phipps (Phips), Mr., 173; Mr.
Francis, 169, 170, 171*; Tho
mas, 116.
Pildrim, Thomas, 102.
Pippes, Thomas, 137.
Pither (Pyther), — , 25 ; Ralph, 64,
66 ; Widow, 101.
Plattes (Plates), John, 8, 9*, 10*,
n, 12*, 14.
Plomeridge (Plomridge), — 68;
Thomas, 98.
Plommer (Plomer, Plummer', — ,
8, 20; Francis, 102, 116; Henry,
145, 146, 148 ; John, 6, 22 ;
Mary, 97.
Plonk (alias Taylor) , William, 125.
Poole, Edward, 160.
Porchemouthe, George, 103.
Porter, William, 64*, 66, 73.
Poulter (Powlter, Pulter), John,
46*, 47, 49.
Powell, Mr., Mr. Doctor, Mr. Wil
liam, (Vicar), 54, 55, 56, 58, 60,
62, 64, 66, 67, 73, 75, 82, 85, 87,
88, 90*, 92*, 99, 105*, 117,
120.
Pratt, Thomas, 46.
Presson, John, 66.
Preston, John, 41, 43*, 45*, 48*,
60, 62, 64 ; Widow, 68.
Prince (Prynce), — , 67, 71, 74.
114*; Henry, 66, 86, 102*;
John, 91, 130, 156.
Prior, John, 19.
Protector, The Lord (Oliver Crom
well), 174, 178; (Richard Crom
well), 178.
Purdey, Richard, 128.
Purnell, — , 76, 86, 136 ; John, 86,
109, 115; Margaret, 117.
Pygeon, William, 66.
Pynnock, — . 24.
Quarrie, John, 106.
Quyntrille, — , 69.
Radlye, John, 23.
Raynoldes, Thomas, 61, 62,65;
William, 53.
Reading, Michael, 162.
Redford, John, 144, 159, 182.
Redwarde, Richard, 115.
Reeve (Reve, Rive, Ryve), Mr., 83,
99, 103, 106, 108, no, in*, 112,
122 ; Mr. Robert, 83, 85, 86, 87,
89, 90, 105, 117, 119, 123, 125,
127, 128, 129 ; Robert, 62, 67,
71*, 72*, 115, 117*, 119.
Remnam (Remname, Ramname),
— , 60, 73, 77, 88 ; John, 60*,
62, 64, 66, 69, 75, 78*, 79, 80*,
81, 83, 84*, 86, 89, 94.
Remnant, John, 70 ; Robert, 173,
174*, 181*, 182.
Revell, — , 17 ; John, 106.
Richards (Richardes), Johan, 100 ;
John, 5, 69; Mr., 92; Thomas,
93; William, 176.

1 88

INDEX OF NAMES.

Richardson, — , 16, 20, 24, .167 ;
Christopher, 9 ; Edward, 101.
Robert, Mr., (?) 131.
Robinson (Robenson, Robynson),
— , 19*, 20, 23*, 24 ; John, 6*.
7, 8*, 9*, 10, 11*, 12, 13*,
14*, 19, 20, 21, 22*, 23*,
24.
Roges, — , 3.
Rolt (Rolte), Mr., 2, 25, 53; Mr.
Thomas, 52.
Rombilow (Rombilowe, Rombelo,
Rombyloe, Rumbelo, Rumbi
lowe), Thomas, 85, 101, 106, 115,
120*, 121*, 122*.
Rooke (Roocke, Rocke), — , 51, 57,
59. 60.
Rowe (Roo), Mr., 58, 82 ; Thomas,
60, 62, 64, 66, 83.
Rowley (Rowly), William, 5, 7*.
Rowse, Widow, no.
Rumsey (Romsey, Romseye, Rum
sie), William, 90, 101, 102, 106,
112, 115, 117, 119*, 120.
Russell, Nicholas, 96, 120, 124.
Russen, John, 78.
Ryder, Christopher, 66, 71, 93-
Sabbott, William, 28.
Sadler, — , 1* ; John, 16.
Salbot, William, 25.
Salisbery ( Salysberye), — , 3 ;
Thomas, 22.
Samburne, Mr. Lawrence, 90.
Samford (Samforde, Samfford,Samp-
forde, Saunford, Saunforde), Luke,
9; William, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, n*,
12, 13*, 14, 21.
Samuell, Joseph, 101, 115.
Sanders (Saunders), — , 35 ; Alice,
96; Johan, 99; John, 1*, 4, 101,
147 ; Nicholas, 49, 60, 62, 64,
66 ; Richard, 77.
Sandford, see ' Samford.'
Sargood, John, 84; Widow, in.
Sawyer (Sawier), Robert, 17, 18*,
20.
Sawyn (Sawyne), Thomas, 7*, 8,
9*, 10, 11*, 12, 13*.
Saymore, Richard, 19.
Scoke [?for 'Scote'q. v.), Henry,
58 and note.
Scott (Scotte, Scote, Skott, Skoote,
Skotte), Mr., 88, 107, 116; Henry,
6i, 62, 64, 83*, 85*, 90, 92*,
101.
Seekes (Seakes, Seickes, Seikes,
Sickes, Sex), Francis, 66, 67*,
68, 69* 71, 90, 115; Mr., 101,
113; Mistress, Mrs., 108, 121.
Seely (Selye), Richard, 156 ;
Robert, 10.
Segar (Seger), John, 1*.
Sell (Selle), Richard, 8; Robert,
7*, 9*, 10, 11, 21.
Seller (Sellar),— , 15, 20*; Robert,
2.
Seme, Robert, 16.
Serle, — , 27 ; Harry, 14 ; Henry,
24, 25*, 27*, 30, 32, 33, 35.
Seward (Sewerd, Sewerde), John,
6, 10, 21*.
Sharp (Sharpe), — , 72, 73 ; John,
54. 58, 59*, 60*, 61, 64, 66.

Sherfield (Sherfeild, Shervield, Sher-
vill, Shervile), — , 164, 165, 167*,
169, 170, 171, 180; John, 176*,
179; Richard, 148, 157, 165, 167,
169; Roger, 167, 169, 172, 179.
Sherman, Robert, 165, note.
Shervill, see ' Sherfield.'
Shingleton, Henry, 41.
Shrowsberye (Shorisberye, Shorys-
berye), Thomas, 8*, 9.
Sigerye, — , 77.
Skeate, Valentine, 102, 116.
Skynner, Harry, 24.
Slark (Slarke), Edward, 101, no,
112, 116, 117, 119, 122, 123, 127,
128, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136,
138, 140, 142, 143, 145.
Smith (Smyth, Smythe), — , 4 ;
John, 123, 141*, 143*, 145, 148 ;
Richard, 14, 115; Thomas, 4* ;
William, II, 12*, 13, 14*, 19*,
102, 116, 150, 154.
Sparke, — , 5*, Richard, 12, 13.
Spencer (Spenser), John, 129, 137.
Spier (Spire, Spyer, Sprire), Amy,
103*; Edmund, 116, 124*, 131,
135*. '36*, 138, 140, HI 5 Ga
briel, 80, 99, 102 ; John, 103 ;
Suzan, 103.
Springall, Marie, 106 ; Richard,
58.
Stampe, Mr., 179; Mr. Richard,
174, 177*, 178*; Richard, 136*
138* 171, 173, 174.
Standlies, Mr., 87.
Stanshawe, Mr. , 19; Mistress, 22.
Stanton, Edward, 88, 90, 101,
109*, 112*, 119, 154.
Staples, Robert. 154, 162, 169,
173, 178* 179*, 180.
Stare, George, 101, 116; James,
66 ; Mary, 112.
State, Mr., 97.
Stelle, John, 20.
Stephen, John, 7 i William, 7.
Stephens (Steevans, Stevens, Ste-
phans), John, 5,21*; Mr., 165,
171, 172; Mr. Joel, 168, 169,
170*, 171*, 173; Mistress, Mrs.,
148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 156,
158, 159, 160, 161, 164, 167,
169, 172; Peter, 10; Richard,
II, 15, 103, 116, 131, 132, 134,
135, '37, 138, 140, 142, 143, H5.
146; Robert, 150, 151; Roger,
158; Thomas, 136; Widow, 146.
Steward, Mr., 29, 67.
Stile (Stille, Style), — , 16, 41, 64,
112; John, I, 2, 16, 28, 32, 33;
Robert, 3, 4, 24, 30*, 33 note,
58, 60, 62, 64, 66*, 77; Widow,
87*.
Stacker, — , 22.
Stockwel, Richard, 112.
Strachyall, Mr., 14.
Stroud (Stroude, Strode, Strood,
Strowde), — , 17, 128, 147, 150,
158, 165*, 167*, 168, 170, 175,
176; Charles, 163; John, 127,
137, 142, 162 ; Simon, 69, 78*,
99; William, 176.
Sturdy, Jo., 92.
Sturridge, — , 24.
Stydman, John, 4.

Surman, Walter, 116.
Survier, Mr., 17.
Swayne, Thomas, 6, 14, 12. Cp.
'Sawyn.'
Sykes, see ' Seekes.'
Sympson (Simson, Symson), Ralph,
6, 7,8*, 9, 10*, n, 12, 22.
Tanner, John, 115.
Tapping (Toppin), — , 31 ; Mr., 32.
Tapster (Tapester), Christopher,
24, 25.
Tatnal (Tatnoll), Mr,, 58, 161, 169;
Mr. William, 164*, 165*, 166,
169*, 171.
Taylor (Tayler, Tayllar), Edward,
116; Thomas, 6, 13, 14; William,
103*, 125.
Tenche, William, 101.
Tewe, Hugh, 45*, 58, 59; Richard,
74. 7<5-
Tharpe, William, 61, 62.
Thome, George, 94.
Thome, George, 90*, 93, 99*,
101, 102, 103, 105*, 106, 107,
115, 156, 158; Mr., 164, 174,
175, 181; Mr. George, 128, 141,
151, 162*, 163, 166, 169*, 177;
Mr. Peter, 180; William (alias
Legge), 73.
Thornegate, Robert, 14.
Thornell (Thorenell), William, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10*, 11*, 12, 13*.
Thorpe, William, 64.
Tilman, Anthony, 116.
Tod (Todde, Tode), Richard, 8, 9,
10, 11*, 12, 13.
Toker, Dr., 155, 157.
Tomlyns, — , 5.
Toole (? Coole), Giles, 103.
Totnell (Tonell, Totnelle, Tornoll,
Totnolle), Mr., 60, 62, 64, 66;
John, 47, 50*, 52*.
Tovie (Tovye), Christopher, 102,
115.
Towsey, Harry, 22.
Travers, John, 97.
Trebridge, Mr., 116.
Tucker, John, 171, 175, 179,
180*.
Turner (Turnor), Christopher, 85*,
87*, 89, 92*, 101, 115, (mayor)
126; John, 1, 27, 28, 30* 33*,
35*, 36 ; Mr. , 59, 60, 62, 64, 66,
137, 145 ; Mr. Christopher, 90,
106, 151; Mr. Richard, 85, 90,
92, 101, 103, 122*; Mr. Robert,
149; Mr. William, 152*, 160;
Richard, 43, 55, 56, 57*, 58*,
75. "5. "7; Roger, 24. 41*,
47, 55 ; Thomas, 24, 66; William,
144.. 15°. I5i*-
Twyshe, — , 35*
Twist (Twyst, Twyste), — , 27;
John, 4, 12, 18*, 20*, 23, 24, 25,
27, 29, 31, 32*; William, 45.
Twytt (Twite, Twyte), — , 52, 65,
68 ; Christopher, 68 ; John, 55,
65*; Widow, no*; William,
45, 48, 49*, 58, 60, 62, 64.
Tyffyn, — , 57, 81.
Tylman, Anthony, 118.
Umfraye, Thomas, 66.

INDEX OF NAMES.

189

Underwood, Mr. Richard, 175*;
Richard, 165, 167, 168, 169, 172,
173, 174*, 175, 176*, 177, 178;
Thomas, 168, 172 ; Widow, 179,
180.
Vachell (Vachel, Vachelle), Anne,
43; Mr., 24, 161, 162; Mr.,
Esquire, no; Mr. John, 30; Mr.
Thomas, 2, 93 ; Sir Thomas, 106,
113, 115, 126*, 128, 129, 131,
132, 134, 135, I36, '38, 140, 142,
143, 145, 146, 148, 149, 151, 152,
154, 156, 158, 159, 178; Thomas,
Esquire, 92*.
Valton, Mr., 133.
Vins, Richard, 159.
Vivers, Andrew, 157, 181*.
Wall (Wale, Walle, Walse), — , 55,
56, 57, 58.
Walker, Henry, 101, n6 ; Richard
143 ; Thomas, 99 ; William, 108
Waller, Henry, 64.
Wallington (Watlyngton), Mr., 98
102 ; William, 13. Cp. ' Wat
lington.'
Warner (Warnar), — , 25 ; John, 31
Richard, 23.
Warryner, Matthew, 58.
Watkins, Abraham, 159.
Watlington (Watlyngton), Johan,
82, 83, 85, 87; Mr., 51, 58, 60,
62, 64, 66 ; Mr. Richard, 85, 92 ;
Mrs., 103; Richard, 14,67,75;
Robert, 150; Thomas, 41; Wil
liam, 4, 23.
Wayte, John, 59, 60 ; Lawrence, 82.
Webbe, John, 1, 24, (Mayor) 67 ;
Lady Bennat, 93*, 94; Mr., (of
London) 55, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66,
74 ; Sir William, (of London) 93.
Webster, Stephen, 116.
Welbanck, Leonard, 174.
Welche, Mr., 67.
Wellinge, — , 41 ; Richard, 52 ;
Robert, 53, 60, 62, 64, 66 ; Tho
mas, 46 ; William, 42.
Welles (Wels), Agnes, 108; Roger,
6, 7*, 8, 9*, io, 11.
West, James, 101, 106.
Westmerland (Westmorland, West-
merlan), — , 142, 145*; Mr.,
171* ; Robert, 140, 157 ; Wil
liam, 182.

Westover, Robert, 78 ; Widow, 80.
Westwood, — , 5.
Westwraye (Westwraie.Westwrawe,
Wheatstrawe, "Whetstrawe, Whes-
trawe), — , 51, 59, 60, 62, 86;
Elinor, 117; William, 52*, 54,
57, 58, 60*, 62, 64, 66, 69*, 86,
97, 99, i°2, 106, 115.
Wever, Thomas, 22.
Whate, John, 11.
Wheat, John, 178.
Wheatstrawe (Whetstrawe), see
' Westwraye.'
Wheler, — , 74; Avies, 106; Ed
ward, 63, 64, 66 ; Richard, 8 ;
Thomas, 106.
Whetham, John, 56 note.
Whetely, William, 41.
Whightbome, — , 32.
White (Whight), — , 165* 167*,
168, 171*, 172, 173, 175*; Mr.
William, 161 ; William, 156, 174.
Whitell, — , 98.
Whitten, Robert, 152.
Whytaker (Whittaker, Whittacre),
— , 9, 15, 16, 18, 24 ; Thomas,
6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Whyteharte, George, 116.
Wickins (Wykins), — , 78; Robert,
180.
Wigge (Wigg), — , 68, 69*, 71, 72,
73, 75, 76, 77*, 78*. 80, 82, 84,
93 ; Henry, 63, 65, 66*, 67 ;
John, 76, 83* 84*, 85, 87, 89,
90, 91, 96, 99, 102, 103, 106*,
108, no*, 112, 115, 117, 119,
120*, 122*, 123, 127, 128, 129*,
131*, 132, 134, 135, 137, 138,
140, 142, 143.
Wilder, — , 156; John, 149, 181 ;
Mr. William, 165*, 166* 168,
169* (Mayor) 173, 178; Thomas,
159, 161, 164, 165*, 167, 168,
170, 174, 176*, 177, 179, 180;
William, 154, 159.
Wilkes, Theodore, 99.
Williams, Mr., (Minister), 88, 89,
97*; Thomas, 176*, 179, 180,
181.
Willis, — , 131*, 134, 137, 142,
144, 147, 150, 152, 157*, 158,
170, 171 ; Moses, 150*, 167*,
168, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175,
176, 178, 179*, 180, 182; Tho
mas, 119, 127, 128, 129, 142.

Willmer (Wilmer, Wilmore), Wil
liam, 113, 141, 149, 150 note,
157, 158*-
Willson (the minstrel), 29.
Wimpey, — , 167*; John, 180.
Winch (Wynche), James, 128, 138*,
140*, 164, 165, 169, 180; Mary,
106; Mr., 113, 121, 151, 166,
172; Mr. James, 166, 173, 174*,
175; Mr. Richard, 140; Richard,
93, 94, 99*, 102, 105*, 107, 108,
»5-
Winckles, Thomas, 91, 93, 96, 167,
181 ; William, 149. See ' Wyn-
gles.'
Witten, William, 165.
Wolfe, Mr., (Minister), 104, 105,
107*, 108, no, 112, 113.
Wolly, — , 15.
Woodcocke (Woodcokk), — , 24,
57; Edward, 41, 43* 44*, 45,
56; Widow, 75.
Woodes, Ralph, 53.
Woodstocke, Anne, 99 ; Edward,
116.
Woolfe, Matthew, 162.
Worley, John, 44, 45.
Worlis, Mrs., 81.
Worsop, Robert, 4*.
Wright (Wryghte, Wryte), — , 167 ;
John, 19 ; Richard, 4, 16, 17*,
18, 22*, 38 ; Thomas, 22.
Wyate, John, no.
Wyer (Wier), — , 1, 18 ; Elizabeth,
16; Richard, 1*, 2, 15, 17; Wil
liam, 20.
Wylde (Wilde), Richard, 9, 10*,
11, 12*, 13, 14, 22*, 23*, 24*.
Wyllett, John, 7; Thomas, 7.
Wyngles, Thomas, 1 1 6. See
' Winckles.'
Wynsore, Sir Thomas, 2.
Wyse, John, 95* ; Robert, 95.
Wytton, Edward, 60, 62.
Wyvold (Wivolde, Wyvolde, Wy-
folde), — , 17*, 18, 24; John, 5,
6, 8*, 9, io, n, 12, 13*, 14, 18,
19*, 20, 21, 22, 23*, 24; Wil
liam, 5, 6, 8*, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13*, 14, 16, 18, 19*, 20, 21, 22,
23*.
Younge, William, 101.

Jnbe^ of fflaue.

Names of Places will be found in the Index under their modern spelling, the various
forms used in the text being placed within brackets.
Words occurring more than once on a page are marked with an asterisk following the number
of the page.

Abingdon (Abington), 55, 133, 153.
Arborfield (Arberfielde), 98.
Berks (Berk', Berkes), 47, 48, 49,
5o, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63,
64, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76,
77,78,80,81,83,85,87,88,90.
Brentford (Branford), 163.
Burghfield (Burfield, Burfielde,
Burghfelde, Burghfild, Burghfyld),
27, 3°. 33. 35, 69, 93-
Clapham, 140.
Cornish Cross (Cornishe Crosse,
Cornyshe Crosse), 28, 29, 31.
Englefield (Inglefield), 107, 159.
Essex, 139.
Exlade (Exlad), 86.
Geneva (Jeneva), 96.
Henley, 35.
Hurst, 30.
Litleham, 140.
London, 3, 5, 55, 86, 93, 95, 125,

Maidenhead (Maydenhead), 104,
163.
Newbury (Neuberie, Newberie,
Newbery), 38, 50, 55, 84, 130.
Oxford, 55, 70, 74, 77, 80, 86, 104,
150. "53. 157*-
Pangbourne (Pamborne, Pang-
burne), 98, 161.
READING, (occurs on almost every
page after 25. The forms found
are : — Reading, Readinge, Read-
yng, Reding, Redinge).
The Abbey, 4*, 5*, 6, 9, 14, 22.
Alms houses, 119.

Battle Farm, 155 note.
The Bear, 58, 59, 61, 63, 151.
Broad Street (Bradstreat), 75.
(Bromfieldes) 'tennor called,'
124.
The Butts (Butes, Buttes), 56, 58,
59,61,63,65,87,94, 106, no,
I", 133. 137, 142, 144-
Castle Street (Castell), 36, 61, 63,
68,69, 7i, 72, 73, 92, 99, "7,
119, 125, 131.
The Clerk's House, 34, 35, 36,
39, 42.
Coley, 164.
Coley (Couley) Little, 155 note.
St. Giles' Lock, 176, 177.
St. Giles' Parish, 125.
Grope Lane, 27, 30, 33, 35.
The Hill (Hille, Hyll), 1*, 28,
3i, 34-
Hosiers Lane, 124.
Lurkman Lane (Lurckman,Lurke-
man, Lorke Lane), 27, 30, 33,
35, 52, 69, 135.
Marian's House (Maryans, Mary-
ons),34, 35, 36, 38,39.
Market Place, 27, 30, 33, 35.
St. Mary's, St. Mary's Church, oc
curs on almost every page after
25. The forms found are: —
Our ladye Church, 25; our Bles
sid Ladie the Virgin, 27 ; our
Blessyd Ladye St. Mary, 30,
33 ; and after that : — St. Maries,
Sainte maries, St. maris, St.
Maryes, Sainct Maryes, Saynt
Marys.
St. Mary's Churchyard, 73, 74,
84*, 85, 86, 113*, 137, 144*,
157, 159, 175, 178, 179-
St. Mary's Churchyard Mound,
151-

St. Mary's Vicarage, 124, 155
note.
Minster Street (Mynster), 27, 30,
33, 35, 52*, 124.
Pickends, 155 note.
The Rose, 41.
Southcote Farm, 155 note.
Tanmyll Lock, 27, 30, 33, 35,
52.
Tanpoole Lock, 135.
The Thatched House, 28, 31, 34,
3<5-
Tinkers Piddle, 155 note.
Vicar's Bam, 4.
Whitley, 125.
Rye (Rie), 108.
Salisbury (Salesberie, Salesburie,
Salisburie, Salsburie, Salysbury,
Sarum, Saulsburie), 43, 84*, 104,
108, no, in, 112, 118, 120,
121, 122, 124, 127, 130, 132,
134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 142,
144, 145, H7, 148, 150, 152,
154, 156, 157. 160, 161.
Scotland, 162.
Shinfield, 124.
Sonning (Soning, Suning), 137, 167,
175-
Sulham (Solam, Solame, Sollam,
Sulhame, Sullum), 11, 12, 14,
17*.
Sussex (Sosex), 108.
Swallowfield (Swalofilde), 22.
? Theale (the theall), 76.
Tilehurst (Tylhurst), 21.
? Verton (Ufton ?), 22.
Wargrave, 9.
Wells (Welles), 60.

fctYitxat 3n*#*

Altar (aultes, awter, the table, Com
munion table), 15, 32*, 33, 37,
54. 63*, 133, 153*, 154. See
'Altar cloth.'
Altar Cloths, Banner Cloths, Altar
Furniture :— 2*, 3* 28, 48, 63*,
133*, 139, 143- 148, 153. I56-
Aisle (eile, eyle, He), II, 126, 128,
129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136,
138, 140, 142, 143, 145, 146,
148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 156,
!58, 159, 160, 161, 162, 164,
170, 171, 172, 173, 178, 179,
180, 181.
Amercements, 87.
Apparitor, 50, 52, 57, 60, 61, 63,
73, 78, 83, 84, 86, 87, 89, 91,
94. 95, 97, 100, 104, 108, m,
112, 113, 118, 122, 123, 127, 128,
130, 132, 134, 137, 139, 140, 142,
145, 146, 148, 150, 151, 153, 155,
158, 159, 160.
Archbishop, 153.
Archdeacon, 155.
Arms (Royal and other), 79*, 95*,
131, 140, 142, 180.
Assizes, 133.
Barge line, to make Bell ropes, 130.
Bells and their furniture, I*, 2*, 3,
and after that on almost every
page. See ' Ringing.'
Bell, Curfew, 42, 85, 105; Sacring
Bell, 2 ; Sanctus, sance, sawns
Bell, 42, 43, 51, 61, 63, 65, 73,
148 ; Sermon or Lecture Bell,
15'. 153, 157, 159, 161.
Bequests to Church, 1, 28, 79, 120,
125.
Bible, 38, 120*, 148.
Bishop, 40, 42, 46, 53, 58, 63, 65,
68, 83, 84, 89, 95, 97, 100, 107,
112, 120, 121, 123, 126, 132,
134, 138, 139, H2, 144, 148,
155, 158, 182.
Bishop's Vicar, 97.
Books ( t-rayer Book, Service Book,
&c, &c), 15*, 60, 65, 68, 79,
124, 139, 140*, '44, 146*, 15°.
159, 181.
Books (Articles, Canons, Homilies,
Injunctions, &c), 15, 29, 37, 38*,
42, 43, 45, 5o, 53, 57. 63, 77,
78, 81, 84, 86, 89, 91, 94, 95,
97, 112, 113, 122, 123, 132, 134,
135, 142, 143, 148*, 151, 153,
155, 160, 167, 171*, 172, 173,
174. 175. !8i*-
Chancel, 4, 15, 54. 55. 97. l°9>
121, 130, 133, 142, 144, H7.
150, 153, '54, "56, 158, 166*.
Chancellor, 38, 39, 155.

Charity given to travellers, &c. : —
'a poore man,' 132 ; 'a Gressian
minister and Iris marchants, &c„'
134; 'a ffrenchman, &c.,' 135;
' Divers travellers,' 137 ; ' Mr.
Bronker, M.A.,' 138; 'Poore
weoman of Essex, &c.,' 'William
Hull, taken by turkes,' 139 ;
' Greasian and Irerich Ladie,' ' a
poore German, &c.,' 140; travel
lers at several times,' 182. See
'Collections.'
Child found dead in Highway, 140.
Chimney and oven tax, 52, 69, 135,
177, 180.
Choir (Quyer), 4.
Church Discipline, see under 'Appa
ritor,' 'Archbishop,' 'Archdea
con,' 'Bishop,' 'Bishop's Vicar,'
' Chancellor,' ' Commissioners,'
' Official,' Ordinary,' ' Visitation
Courts,' 'Visitors.'
Church Lands, 84, 92, 98, 102.
Clerk (Parish), 28*, 31*, 32* 34*,
36> 39*, 42, 43. 44, 45, 4°, 48,
53*. 54*. 55. 6°> 6i, 63*, 67,
68, 72, 74*. 77, 78, 79, 84, 85,
86, 87, 105, 107, 111*, 117, 123,
127, 151, 159*, 160, 161*, 162,
164*, 165, 166, 172.
Clock, 113, 114*, 115*, 117, 118,
119, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131,
132, 143, 144*, 145. 146, H7*,
148*, 155, 157, 158, 159, 160,
163, 164, 168, 169, 172*, 173,
174, 175*, 176, 180, 181.
Collections, 35, 70, 82, 96, 115,
116, 117.
Commissioners, j6, 153 and note.
See ' Visitors. '
Coroner, 140.
Cross, 23, 24, 29, 48.
Decoration of Church, at Christ
mas, Easter, and Whitsontide,
134, 136, 138, 139, 141, 143. H4.
147, 148, 150, 152, 154, 156, 157,
159, 160, 161, 162.
Dispute, 174*.
Evening Prayer, 90.
Fatherless Children, 166.
Feasts, Church ; Suppers at Whit
suntide, &c, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32,
34. 37. 44-
Font (Fante, Funte, Vant), 15, 32,
34, 36, 68*, 89, 121, 130, 153,
154*.
Font taper, 15, 32, 34, 36.
Food, see under Prices.
Gallery, 149, 151*.

Gatherings, Gathering Days, 25, 28,
31. 34. 35. 36> 38, 39, and see
' Hocktide.'
Gifts to Church, 1, n, 20, 24, 54,
86, 88, 92, 93, 120, 122, 125, 127.
God's Board, 25.
Haven town, 70.
Highways, 87, 133, 171 ; Overseers
of, 39, and after that under each
year.
Hobby Horse, 28.
Hocktide, Hocktide Money, 1, 25,
27, 28, 31, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44. 46, 47. 48. 49-
Holy Loaf, The, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47,
53, 63, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75. 76,
77, 78, 80, 82, 84, 85, 87, 89, 91,
93, 96, 99, 'do, I03, Io6> m8,
no, 112, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123,
127.
Holy Thursday, 29.
Hour-glass, 70, 85, 91, 168.
Journeys to Wells, 60; to Newbury,
84 ; to Arborfield, 98 ; to Abing
don, 133, 153; to Oxford, 157;
to Maidenhead, 163.
King's Carpenters, 16; — Labourers,
17-
Manuale, 15.
Marriage, Degrees of, 97.
Maundy Thursday, 100, 103, 106,
108, no, 112, 117.
Minstrells, 26, 27, 28, 29.
Morning Prayer, in*, 113, 166.
Morris-dancers, 28, 29.
Official, 19, 52, 59, 73, 81, 113, 120,
121, 139, 145. 146, 158.
Order in Church and Churchyard,
48, 54, 86, 88, 144, 173, 174 (dis
pute).
Ordinary, 55, 63, 70, 77, 79, 91,
97, 148.
Paschall, Paschall Money, Easter
Money, 1, 15, 20, 28, 30, 31, 32,
34, 3°, 39. 4°. 41. 42, 43. 45. 46,
47, 48, 49, 5°, 52, 53. 55. 56, 57,
58, 59,61,63, 65, 67,68, 69, 71,
72, 74. 75. 76, 77, 79, 80.
Paschall Lamb, 74.
Paschall Taper, 15, 32, 34, 36.
Pillars, 5, 19, 30, 8l, 135.
Plate (Silver, gilt, ' parcel gylte,'
and pewter Communion Vesselsj,
3- 57, 83, 84, 97, 125*, 142, 144,
145 (pewter flagon), 145 (silver
flagon), 154, 181*. (Candle
sticks; plated, brass, &c): — 1,

192

GENERAL INDEX.

Ill, 125, 148, 149, 150, 152, 153,
159, 160, 161, 162.
Poor Money, Poor Rate, 46, 50, 51,
52, 85 (Holy Loaf), 125, 166,
168, 169, 172, 173, 174.
Poor, Collectors for the, 46, 141,
and after that under each year ;
Overseers for the, 138, and after
that under each year.
Poor Box, 112, 142*; Poor's Seats,
104, 136.
Prayers for special occasions, 62,
124, 144, 160.

PRICES. (As a rule under this
heading only those items are
given in which the quantity or
measure of the article bought is
mentioned) : —
Albs, 35.
Auger, long, 80.
Axe, 18.
Beer, 6, 25, 29, 32, 34, 37.
Bells, Church, 61, 62, 92, 93,
127.
Bells for Caps, 29.
Bell Metal, 3, 55, 62, 94.
Bible, 38, 120.
Binding, 29, 148.
Books (Prayer books, Psalters,
Homilies, &c), see under
' Books ' above. Paraphrase of
Erasmus, 38 ; Register Book,
new, 86.
Board and Lodging for two men,
US-
Brass 2, 4, 95.
Bread, 125.
Bricks, 40, 60, 98.
Butter, 32, 37.
Butts, making of, 43.
Candles, 33, ill, 113.
Candlesticks, 100, III.
Carpenter's work, Poor's box,
14.2 ; Altar rails, 153 ; Wains
cot in Chancel, 54.
Carriage of timber, 86; of lead, 4.
Carving, 140, 157-
Chisel, a, 129.
Clock, 115.
Cloves, 32, 37.
Currants, 32.
Dyeing, 133.
Faggots, 29.
Flints, 1, 82, 98.
Flock, 82, 91, 156.
Flour. 32.
Frankincense, 32, 36.
Gallery, Ringing Loft, 149.
Glass, 72*, 134, 136, 156; Nor
mandy Glass, 82.
Gravel, 74.
Graves, 1, 123, 166, wnA passim.
Grindstone, a, 16, 17.
Hair, 69, 82, 89, 150.
Hat, 29.
Hay, coarse, 118,
Hinges (gimmers), 51*, 55, 64.
Hood, academic, 1 13, 140.

Horse hire, to Maidenhead, 163 ;
to Newbury, 84 ; to Abingdon,
133-
Horse feed, 163.
Hour glass, 85.
Hurdles, 5, 19.
Iron, 37, 147 ; Spanish Iron, 55.
Key, a, 37, 60.
Knells, 1, 31, and afterwards
passim.
Ladder, a, 136.
Lamb, 26, 34.
Lantern, a, 174.
Laths, 23, 69, 82.
Lead, 3, 14, 70, 114. (A foder
of lead = from 19J to 24 cwt.)
Lime, 19, 23, 26, 32, 40, 50, 60,
63, 70, 73, 78, 82, 89, 91, 96,
118, 174.
Mattock, a, 141, 176.
Meat, see under ' Lamb,' ' Mut
ton,' 'Veal.'
Metal ('taken upp of the graves,'
? brass), I.
Mutton, 26.
Nails, 7, 8, 13, 21,22,23, 51. 57,
69, 70, 82, 86, 109, 118.
Oil, 32.
Painting, 114, 130, 142.
Paper, Quire of, 37.
Pepper, 32, 34.
Plate, Church, 3, 83, 125, 145, 181.
Ropes, 73, 79, 83, 109, 114, 137.
Rye, 16.
Sand, 40, 60, 91, 97, 98, 174.
Seats in church, 31, 56, 123, 124,
126, 166.
Shovel, a, 55, 100.
Shoes, 25, 26, 29.
Silver, 3, 141, and see ' Plate.'
Solder, 81, 97, 100, 107.
Spade, a, 88, 130.
Straw, 34.
Surplice, 46 ; making a, 46.
Taper, making of Font, 36.
Taper, making of Paschal, 36.
Textile fabrics : —
Broadcloth, 113, 130.
Buckram, 91.
Canvas, 91, 156.
Crest Cloth, 32.
Fringe, silk, 91, 156.
Gold chain, 156.
Here Cloth, 33.
Holland, 95, 133.
Kersey, 83, 91.
Lockram, 26.
Penystone, 57.
Satin, 156.
Silk, 130, 156.
Taffety, 113, 145.
Tiles (Gutter-, Paving-. Ridge-),
13, 15, 22, 23, 40, 50, 63, 65,
70, 76, 78, 81,82, 97, 104, 141,
147, 150, 152.
Tile pins, 15, 118.
Veal (a calf), 26.
Wheat, 16, 26, 29, 32, 37, 45.
Wine, 77, 85, 88, 89, 91, 101, 104,
107, 109, m, 114, 119, 121,
124.
Wood (Boards, planks, &c), 51*,
57, 65, 104, 115, 143, 147.

Pulpit, 20*, 58, 65, 74, 82, 91*,
129*, 130*, 134, 162, 175, 176.
Quarter Sessions, 84.
Registers (of Baptisms, Marriages,
and Burials), 58, 60, 63, 68, 73,
78, 84, 86, 88, 89, 97, 100, 104*
107, 108*, no, in, 112*, 118,
120, 121, 122, 124, 127, 130, 132,
134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 142, 144,
145, 147, 148, 15°, 154, 156, 157,
159, 160*, 161, 162.
Registration, 41 ; ' dischardging of
the parish,' 46.
Removal from seats, 105, 107, 170.
Ringing of Bells on special occa
sions : —
Elizabeth, Queen, in town, 87,
91. Coronation Day of, 78.
James I., in town, 113.
Anne of Denmark, Qu. of James
I., in town, 120, 122.
James I., Coronation Day of, 127,
130, 132, 134, 137.
Charles I., Proclaiming Day of,
137 ; Birthday of, 139 ; Acces
sion Day of, 160 ; Coronation
Day of, 139, 142, 144, 147, 150,
151, 157, 158, 159, 165, 168;
Return from Scotland of, 162 ;
Return 'from Brentford after
the fight,' 163; Arrival at Coley,
of, 164.
York, Birth of Duke of, (after
wards James II.), 151.
Cromwell, Oliver, Ringing for,
174. 178.
Cromwell, Richard, Ringing for,
178.
Charles II., Proclaiming of, 180 ;
Coronation Day of, 181.
Thanksgiving Days, 169, 177.
'For the King,' 163.
' Uniting the Kingdoms ' Day of,
161.
Laud, Visitation of Archbishop,
.153-
Bishops of Salisbury, Entertaining
of: — Robert Abbot, 123; John
Davenant, 155, 158; Humfrey
Henchman, 182.
August 5th (Gowrie Conspiracy),
94, 113, 120, 121, 122, 124,
127, 131, 134, 137.
November 5th (Gunpowder Trea
son), 119, 121, 124, 129, 131,
'34. 137. 139. Hi, 142, 144,
147, 148, jso, 151, 153, 157,
158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 167,
168, 170, 173, 175, 176, 177,
178, 179, 180, 182.
Roof (Rofe, Rowfe, Ruffe), 4*, 19,
22, 129, 139, 156, 166.
School and School-house, 51, 97,
105, 107, 126.
Seats, 15, 28, 31; after that on
almost every page till 179. See
especially 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 64,
66, 123, 124, 126, 166.
Sepulchre, 1, 3, 32, 34, 36.
Sexton (Sextin, Seckestine), 37*,
40*.

GENERAL INDEX.

193

Smoke Farthings, 19 (?), 26, 29, 32,
39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 53, 55, 57,
59, 60, 61, 63, 65, 67, 70, 72, 74,
76, 77, 79, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 89,
91, 94, 97, 104, 107, 109, in,
113, 118, 122, 123, 128, 130,
133, 136, 137, 139, 140, 142,
144, 145, 146, 150, 151, 155,
158, 160, 161.
Sun-dial, 18, 94*.
Taxation ; ' Received of the parish,'
44, 45 5 ' Holy Loaf,' 85 ; Tax,
98, 101, 102, 103, 105, 149, 151,
166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 172,
173, 174, 175, 178, 179, 180,
181.
Terrier (Teriour, Teryor), 84, 107,
155-
Tower, Belfry, Pinnacles, Steeple,
50, 51, 58, 70, 75, 76*, 78*,
79*, 80*, 86* 101, 109, 114,
120, 124, 130, 133, 136, 138,
139*, 140*, 150, 151, 152, 154,
170, 175*, 181.
"Vestments (Eucharistic) : — Alb, 2*,
35 ; Chasuble, 2 ; Cope, 3*, 35,
36 ; Maniple (fanell), 2* ; Vest
ment, 2*, 3*, 28, 29*. Altar
Cloths, Banner Cloths, Altar Fur
niture :— 2*, 3*, 28, 48, 63*,
133*. 139, 143, 148, 153, 156-
Hoods and tippet, 113, 140,
145*. Surplices, 4, 26, 35, 45,
46*, 51, S3, 54, 60, 63, 95, 98,
100, 102, 135, 136, 147, 150*
152, 154, 156, 157, 159.
Vestry, Proceedings of, 46, 48, 53,
54, 55. 56, 67. 72, 73. 75- 76, 83,
85. 90, 92, 98, 99, mi, 105, 107,
117, 123, 124, 126, 134, 141,
149, 150, 151, 166, 168, 169,
171, 172, 173, 174, 177, 178.

Vicar, Rector, Curate, Minister,
4*, 35*. 42*, 44, 54, 55. 5<5,
58, 60, 62, 64, 67, 75, 76, 88,
90*, 92*, 97, 105*, 109, 123,
124, 126*, 129, 130, 134, 165,
166, 169.
Visitation Courts, 17, 38, 39, 50,
53, 55. 58, 60, 61. 68, 71, 72, 73,
78, 81, 83, 84, 86, 89, 91, 94,
100, 104, 107, 108, no, in,
112, 113, 118, 120, 121, 122,
123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130,
132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137,
138, 139, 140, 142, 144, 145,
146, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153,
.155, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161.
Visitors, 37, see ' Commissioners.'
WAGES, Salaries, &c. (As a rule
under this heading notice is taken
only of those entries in which the
piece or the time for which pay
ment is made is mentioned.)
Bell-founder, 61, 170, 177.
Bell-hanger, 62, 94, 95, 100, 150,
164, 167, 177, 178.
Blacksmith, 37, 59, 74.
Bricklayer, 59, 60 (Wayte).
Broom cutter, 3.
Carpenter, 4, 5, II, 15, 16, 22,
27, 43, 5i, 53, 65, 70, 86, 100,
107, 113, 114, 123, 127, 128,
131, 139, Hi, 142, 143, 150,
153.
Carter, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14,
16, 17, 19, 21, 98, in.
Cleaning Church, 32, 34, 164,
174, 181.
Clerk, 39, 42, 46, 48, 85, 105,
"7, 133, 172.
Clockmaker, 115-
Cook, 8, (Hayle), 34, 37, 44.
Cooper, 15, 23.

Digging Sand, 19.
Glazier, 72, 97, 134, 136.
Labourer, unskilled, 3 to 14 in
clusive, 16 to 24 inclusive, 37,
41, 82, 104, 118, 133, 178
(John Hill).
Leather worker, 20.
Limeburner, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18, 21.
Mason, 18, 29, 38, 50, 70, 76, 81,
89, 97, 98, 107, 114, 118, 119,
134, 174-
Minstrels, 26, 28.
Morris-dancers, 28.
Painter, 29, 68, 91, 114, 121, 130,
135, '53-
Pavier, 42.
Plumber, 22, 67, 72.
Priest, for ' saying Service,' 40.
Preacher, 165.
Sawyer, 9, 10, 13, 15, 19, 22.
Scaffold-maker, 6.
Scrivener (Accountant, &c), 33,
35, 39, 4i, 42, 43. 5°. 52, 55,
57, 59, 60, 62, 67, 71, 73, 83,
84, 88, 91, 96, 104, 107, 109,
in, 113, 120, 124, 135, 157,
159-
Sempster, 26.
Sexton, 34 (Broke), 36, 37, 40,
48.
Singers, 26.
Tailor, 29.
Thatcher, 3, 34.
Tiler, 20, 65.
Upholsterer, 91, 130, 133, 156.
Washing, 51, 54.
Women (? cleaning), 16.
Woodcutter, 11, 12, 15.
Writing Register Book, 42, 68,
104, 162.
Water Table, 78.
Wheat, see under Prices.
Wine, see under Prices.

<Btfo0&arj> of ©Bso&fc Cmns*

Authorities referred to : — Murray's New Eng. Dic
tionary, A to C ; Skeat's Etymological Dictionary of
the English Language ; Nares' Glossary ; Halliwell's
Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words ; Prompt-
orium Parvulorum (Camden Soc. ) ; Catholicon
Anglicum (Early Eng. Text Soc.) ; Rock's Textile
Fabrics ; Rock's Hierurgia ; Peacock's Eng. Church
Furniture ; Walter Money's Church Goods in Berk
shire ; W. C. Scudamore's Notitia Eucharistica ;
Du Cange Glossarium ; Wright's Vocabularies ;
Archseologia, &c.
Apornes (2). As this word is used in conjunction
with 'albs' it probably means the 'apparels' (quad
rangular pieces of embroidered work, varying in
size, at the sleeves and bottom edge of the alb, and
easily detached from it).
Baldrick, baderick, bawdryckes (4, 25, &c), a
white leather strap by which the clapper was sus
pended from the crown of a bell. See Lomax,
on ' Bells,' p. 83.
Bastard Ropes (5, 23), applied to different kinds
of several articles, bastard clothes, bastard wire.
In this instance it may have some connection with
'bast,' matting made of lime-tree bark. Murray
gives ' hasten ropes,' which see.
Batering of towles (12, 20, 23), mending tools.
In forging 'to batter' means to beat out to an edge.
Baudkyn (2), Cloth of gold or tissue, especially
golden stuffs shot in different colours. Derived
from Bagdad. Cp. ' baldacchino ' the canopy over
altar.
Bell brasys (4). See ' Gudgion. '
Botoming of one stapelle (37). Query as to this.
Braynchid altar cloth (48), velvet or silk wrought
with a branch-like pattern. (Money.)
Bridgesse satten (2), a rich satin made at Bruges.
(Rock, Textile Fabrics, p. lxxix.)
Buckrome (91), originally called 'pannus tartari-
cus'; a cotton textile from Bokhara ; used to line
gowns, &c, in 16th cent. Different from modern
buckram, a coarse cloth, on which see Skeat s. v.
Burgeses for the wheles (94). Query as to this.
Byllotes (104), billets, blocks of wood.
Canaby, canapie (3, 48), probably the umbraculum
or canopy under which the Host was carried in
procession, (see Prompt. Parvulorum, p. 60, note
to ' Canope') ; or a tabernacle over the altar.
Challing down the bells (6). ' dialling ' is
certainly so written, but may be a mistake for
' thalling,' i.e. the haling or hauling down.

Cloth of tissewe (2), a silken fabric shot with
threads of gold and silver ; cp. ' baudkyn.'
Coope (98), to cover ; cp. coping, coping-stone.
Corporis case (3), the ' Burse,' or embroidered
case in which the corporals or corporal cloths are
kept. The corporal cloths are of fine white
linen, and on them the elements are consecrated.
Cowlestaves (18), staves used for carrying a tub or
basket which has two ears. (Halliwell.)
Cranage (5, 95), dues paid for the use of a crane.
Cressette (13), the usual meaning is a small open
lamp or hollow pan to hold combustibles. As
however it is here connected with tiles it may be
another form of 'crest-tiles,' i.e., for covering the
ridge of o roof.
Crest cloth (32), Fine linen cloth. (Halliwell.)
Crosse-gardners (51), probably another form of
cross-garnet, a species of hinge in the shape of a T.
(See Gwilt, Diet, of Architecture).
Cruches, crouches (m, 127), crutch. Query as
to this.
Dornyx (2), an inferior kind of damask, manufac
tured at Doomick or Tournai in Flanders. (Pea
cock. )
Dorser (18), a basket to carry on the back; also
hangings for the walls. The former most probable
here.

Fanell (2), the English form of Norman-French
word Fanon — late Latin phanon — the Maniple or
scarf worn on the left arm of the celebrant.
Figg-frayle (134), a light basket made of rushes or
matting, used especially for figs and raisins. O.
French frayel.
Flytte (95), the flight or piece of metal which pro
trudes below the ball of a bell clapper.
Foder (3, 4, &c), a measure of lead varying from
19J to 24CWL
Fustyan, fustian, a cotton cloth much used for vest
ments.
Gatherings, gathering days. See Preface, p. ix.
Gemol, Gimmolle, gimmose, Jemo (43, 64,
104, &c), a gimbal, or double hinge. From Lat.
gemellus, a twin. See Nares, and Skeat, s. 'gim
bal.'
Gudgion, gogin, gowgin (107, 113, 164, &c),
the gudgeons or metal pivots in the stock of a bell
which rest in the iron sockets called ' brasses.'

GLOSSARY OF OBSOLETE TERMS.

195

Grunsilles (51), Ground-sill, Grouncelling (40).
The ground-sill or timbers of a building nearest
the ground ; to lay the foundations.
Gynne (9), engine.
Gyste cart (6), gyste is a joist, or balk, Fr. gite.
Perhaps a large cart for heavy beams.
Handlebonde (19). Query as to the meaning of
this word.
Havepace (104), the halpace, haut-pas or dais.
Hedde-pece (2). We have not been able to trace
this word in its English form. It is probably a
translation of ' capitium ' or ' caputium,' Fr. ' ca-
puchon,' a hood or cowl. We would suggest that
it may mean (1) the amice, which was worn during
a part of the Service on the head, and then thrown
back on to the shoulders, or (2) the embroidered
hoods attached to the back of copes. ' Les chape
rons des chapes ' are often mentioned in French
accounts of vestments.
Healing a grave (38, 59), covering, from A. S.
'helan,' Prompt. Parv. 240, n. I.
Here cloth (33), Hair-cloth, sackcloth. Originally
made of Goat-hair. (Records of Nottingham, iii.,
452-)
Hewing a bell, to raise, heave up ; M. English,
heuen ; A. Saxon, hebban ; Gothic, hafian.
Hocktyde, Hocktide, a festival which began on
the fifteenth day after Easter (quindena paschm).
Some authorities describe it as ' the second Tuesday
after Easter.' See Preface, p. ix., Archseol. vii.,
244, and Brand, Pop. Antiq. i. 156 (4to ed.) for an
account of the festival.
Hoddestaves (18), staves for hods for carrying
bricks.
Hollie-loffe, Holy Loaf (see Index) ; on this sub
ject see Preface, pp. ix., x. and note : Scudamore's
Notitia Euchar. (2nd ed.) pp. 887 sq : and Arch-
seologia i. p. 13, and xviii. p. 129.
Holly Thursday (29), Holy Thursday, Ascension
Day. The ' lords breakfast ' may perhaps refer to
the games at May-tide, but the meaning is doubtful,
Jemo, jemole, see ' Gemol.'
Kirsye (83, 91), a coarse narrow woollen cloth ;
sometimes of finer fabric. See Fairholt's Costume
in England, Glossary, p. 264.
Latten (2), a" mixed metal, much used for sepul
chral monuments. 'An alloy of copper and
zinc' (Money); ' Brass, tinned iron' (Wedgwood).
'Auricalcum, electrum (Prompt. Parvul. p. 288.)
Lector, lecture, letter bell (153, 157), Sermon
bell, the origin of which is rather obscure. It was
rung at various hours, in some places before, in
others after, the ringing for Service ; and was
probably intended originally to announce a sermon
by a priest duly licensed by the Bishop. See
North, ' Church bells of Herts.' pp. 74, 78 ; and
Cardwell Doc. Annals under ' Readers ' and
' Lecturers. '
Lent clothes (2), curtains which, during Lent, were
drawn across between the choir and sanctuary
on weekdays until the Wednesday in Holy Week.
(Money.)
Locram (26), lockram, a cheap linen cloth, origin
ally manufactured in Brittany.
Lytten (60), churchyard. (Halliwell.)

Manuell (15), the Manuale, a service book con
taining the occasional offices, such as Baptism,
Extreme Unction, &c.
Minikin (126), originally, small, delicate; then used
for the treble-string of a lute or fiddle. Here ap
plied to the small or first treble bell.
Muskadine, muskedine (101, 119, &c. ; see 'Wine'
in General Index), a rich sweet-smelling wine,
'Vin de Muscat' (Nares,)
Nelinge wire (114), annealing, tempering wire.
See Skeat, 'anneal.'
Palles (134, 135), probably curtains on p. 134; and
a fence on p. 135.
Pargiting (124), to parget, roughcast or plaster a
wall.
Pascal, paschall money, 'consisted of customary
contributions made by such of the parishioners as
came ' to take their rights,' that is to confess, be
absolved, and receive the Eucharist at Easter,'
Archssol. xxxv. 413. See Preface, p. viii.
Pascal taper, a large candle blessed on Easter Eve,
and lighted every day till Holy Thursday, and
again on Whitsunday. Archseol. xxxiv. 52, iii. 407,
and Pugin's Gloss. 47, sq.
Penystone (57), a coarse woollen cloth or frieze.
Pitching (97), paving, facing with stones.
Poope (137, 147), very obscure. Perhaps the 'stay'
by which the swing of a bell is regulated, moving
against the ' slider. '
Priges (145), possibly another form of 'prises,'
small levers. See Halliwell, under ' Prig.'
Quaikshot (137). Query as to this.
Quashet (145), small box, from Fr. 'quassette,'
'cassette.'
Quarrel (72), a diamond shaped pane of glass.
Old Fr. quarrel, 'a diamond at cardes, a square
tile, a quarrell or boult for a crossbow,' Cotgrave.
Mod. French, carreau.

Rackhockes (26), hooks for a rack or bracket.
Rammer (17), a beetle, a heavy mallet. See
Archaeol. xliii. p. 240.
Redditus assise, redditus assisus, assized or assess
ed rent.
Rother and folding stock (8). Rother has several
meanings, of which rudder is the most probable
here. Du Cange gives rotherium, craticula, a sort
of frying pan. Query as to the meaning of the
words in the text.
Sance bell (51, 61, &c), the Sanctus, or small bell
outside the Church, rung at the time of the Cele
bration.
Saye (3), a woollen cloth from Dutch saaijet,
worsted.
Seling (155), wainscoting or plastering. Murray's
New Eng. Diet, 'ceil.'
Sersenet (3), sarcenet, a thin silk originally woven
on improved methods by the Saracens in the south
of Spain and introduced into England in the 15th
century. (Rock, Textile Fabrics, xlii.)

196

GLOSSARY OF OBSOLETE TEEMS.

Sepulchre (1, 3, 32, 34, 36), a niche on the north
side of the Sanctuary in which the Host was re
served from Maundy Thursday till Easter day,
being watched day and night. Sepulchres were
usually made of wood, but in the larger churches
they were sometimes built of stone and elaborately
decorated. The stone sepulchre of S. Mary's,
Reading, still exists on the north side of the Sanc
tuary. See Money's Church Goods in Berks, p. 63,
and ArchEeologia, xlii. p. 263, ' Article on Easter
Sepulchres.'
Shoting of foure ringes (100), welding, joining,
shutting.
Shoting the trussing rope (79), splicing, joining
together (Bailey's Diet.)
Skutchin (51), a scutcheon, or plate for protecting
the key-hole of a door.
Smoke farthings, a tax on hearths in the parish
paid to the Bishop. See Preface, p. x. and
note. In the Churchwardens' Accounts of S. Giles,
Reading, published by Mr. Nash, there are entries
each year from 1518 to 1522 of ' Petrepence paid
to the official, iiijj. j**V From 1523 to 1534 the
same sum is entered as 'smoke farthings.' In
1535 the amount paid for 'smoke farthings' sinks
to ijj. jd. , and is so entered till 1544 — 5, when
the words ' paid to the official for petrepence al
(alias) smoke ferthinges ijj. ]d.' occur. These
entries, taken together with those from the Min-
chinhampton Accounts (Preface, p. x. note) seem
to show that the ' smoke farthings ' were a con
tinuation of the ancient Rom-feoh or Rom-scot
commonly known as Peter-pence, though, at the
date of these Accounts, no longer paid to Rome.
Cp. Stubbs, Constitutional Hist. (Lib. ed., 1880),
i., 263, 324; ii., 170, 451 ; iii., 361.
Sowe (5), an ingot of metal. Derived from the
main channel into which the melted metal is run,
the smaller streams running at right angles to it
being termed ' pigs,' and hence pig-iron. See
Skeat under 'pig.' The word is also applied to
a large tub with two handles.

Spoyle (11), to strip, or bark.
Sprayes (34), sprigs or boughs used for binding
thatch.
Sprig nayles (136), small nails without heads.
Steelinge (79, 107), fitting with a handle or stale.
A. Sax. steel, stel (Notts. Records, iv. 194).
Stoking (68, 86), stocking, or fixing bells in a strong
beam or stock.

Taffetie (113, 145), Taffeta, a cheap thin silk with
a wavy lustre. (Rock, Text. Fab., xli.)
Tayllyng (12), cutting, from Fr. tailler, to cut.
Tombril (114), tumbrel, a small cart.
Trayle (15), a kind of sledge or cart.
Trussing bells (79, 95, 150), 'strengthening the
timbers of the bell cage by diagonal braces.'
(Hobhouse, Somerset Churchwardens' Accounts.)
A bell is also said to be ' trussed ' or ' tucked up '
when the stock is cut away underneath somewhat
more than usual, thus altering both the 'go' and
time of the bell.
Verne (12), fern.
Vestiments of flowers (2), wrought with a flow
ered pattern. The word 'Vestiment,' when used
alone, generally means the Chasuble, as the vest
ment of the Service.
Watching the Sepulchre (32), see Sepulchre.

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