| Content Description | Bundle of deeds relating to the manor of Martin purchased by John Holles, 3rd Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne from Ralph Hansbie in 1703, and by Henry Pelham-Clinton, Earl of Lincoln [later 2nd Duke of Newcastle under Lyne] from the devisees of Henry Pelham in 1761; purchase consists of the manor of Martin and messuages and lands in Martin and Westerfield amounting to 1322 acres and 2 roods, formerly occupied by Robert Banks, Horsley Banks, Joseph Ball, Josiah Bailey, Samuel Brooks, Thomas Boothby, Thomas Carr, John Cartwright, William Gibson, John Mytton, Robert Little, Mr Lister, John Thorp, Thomas Carr, William Porter, Thomas Short, John Smith and George Wright. |