11 May 1693 (1) William Feilding of Startforth, esq. (2) George Clarke and John Ellis, both of St. Martin in the Fields (Middlesex), esqs. Family settlement by lease and release by (1) to (2) in trust of Startforth Hall with garden and orchards; the Hall Close before the gates (7a.); the Broad Hall Close (11a.); the Lime Kiln closes, the Back Garth and Horse Close (12a.); 3 closes called Kirk Acres (6a); the Leandings and Abbeywood with a barn and close (40a.) together with other named closes all in Startforth; comprising in all 143a. Also Cheesebrough’s two closes (8a.); Morgan’s high field (16a); Stodart close (10a.); Crake Styles (7a.); Kipling close (4a.); Snaith Close (4a.) Also 2 closes (20a.) in Bowes parish (Yorkshire); Plumptonhead Hall with a water corn mill (Cumberland); and Stephenson’s farm (93a.) and Rashmire (20a.) Consideration: 5s. – From: