Reference No:

C BRV/4/7

Dates:

20 Jan 1597-8

Description:

Depositions of witnesses in a case concerning a dispute between the Mayor and Burgess of Hull and John Alred, esquire, over the supply of water to the lordship of Sculcoats from a ditch known as Julian Dike bringing spring water from Darringham well, Julian well, and other springs to Hull. Depositions given by plaintiff's witnesses: John Hoggon of Hull, merchant, Christopher Ledgard of Anlaby, esquire, Robert Risome of Willerby, yeoman, John Scarman of Swanland, yeoman, Thomas Green of Hessle, yeoman. Depositions also given by defendant's witnesses: John Hoggon, Christopher Ledgard, George Smyth of Cottingham, yeoman, Matthew Brownwell of Hull, innholder, James Blaydes of Hull, shedman, George Cockerell of Sculcoats, clerk.

Format:

Archive Item

Extent:

1 item

Language:

Access Conditions:

Access will be granted to any accredited reader

Repository:

Hull City Archives

Collection:

Litigation Papers: Cases Involving the Corporation