| Description | Mortgage by Demise, formerly no.34 in a deed bundle. Described on the dorse as the counterpart of Richard Hillersdon's mortgage with Samuel Beere. Dated 1 Oct 36 Charles II [i.e. 1684].
Parties: 1) Richard Hillersdon esq. of Membland, Devon
2) Samuell Beere of the parish of Holbeton, Devon, yeoman
Property: The capital messuage Barton and farm commonly called Calston or Calsington, situate in the parish of Holbeton in the county of Devon. With all buildings, lands, rights, appurtenances etc pertaining.
Transaction: By deed of bargain and sale dated 4 days previously, 2) transferred the property specified to 1) for a consideration of £4100. By this covenant, 1) agrees to repay to 2) the capital sum by instalments as specified, or to pay interest on the capital sum. Also by this covenant, 1) transfers the property to 2) for a term of 3000 years, although 1) remains in actual possession of the property, provided he continues to meet the agreed repayments or interest. The condition is that if 1) repays the capital sum in full this deed is null and void.
Consideration: 5 shillings
Term: 3000 years
Witnesses: Edmund Pottexten, Andrew Frind, John Waltham, John Smaly, Andrew Phillips.
Seal: Signature and seal of Samuel Beere |