Gwent Archives
GB0218.D1005
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Administrative Information
- Other Finding Aids note
- Bibliography
- Collection Inventory
- Account Books
- Treasurers' accounts
- Receipts
- Rent and Tithe Rent Charge Accounts and School Cash Book Accounts
- Statements of Account
- Title Deeds
- Appointment of Trustees
- Apprenticeship Deeds
- Specifications etc. re: Improvements at School
- Miscellaneous Papers re: School Personnel
- Miscellaneous Papers
- Plans
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Powell's Charity. (James Powell's Charity for a Free Grammar School and other charitable purposes in the parish of Llantilio Crossenny).
- Title
- Powell's Charity (Llantillio Crossenny), Archives
- ID
- GB0218.D1005
- Date
- 1650-1961
- Extent
- 0.09 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
"James Powell's Charity for a Free Grammar School and other charitable purposes in the parish of Llantilio Crossenny" was established by an indenture dated 10 August 1654. A copy of this Deed of Foundation of Trust is in the collection (D1005/9). The founder was James Powell of Cymmerau in the parish of Llantilio Crossenny, gentleman. The property conveyed to the Trustees of the charity consisted of the Beiliau Farm, the Lower Cwm and some smaller parcels of land. The purpose of the charity was to provide for the maintenance and wages of a schoolmaster for the keeping of a free Grammar school in the parish, and also for the placing of three boys or girls from the parish as apprentices each year. The details of the charity and school are more fully described in Sir Joseph Bradney's book, "A History of the Free Grammar School in the parish of Llantilio Crossenny in the County of Monmouth" (London, 1924).
Scope and Contents note
Records of Powell's Charity: Accounts, Title Deeds (including a copy of the 1654 Deed of Foundation of Trust), Appointments of Trustees, Apprenticeship Deeds, specifications re school buildings, papers re school personnel, miscellaneous papers, plans of estates in Llantilio Crossenny and plans of the school.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Appraisal note
It is not known whether all records were retained.
Other Finding Aids note
Copies of finding aids are available at Gwent Archives.
Bibliography
Bradney, Sir Joseph, "A History of the Free Grammar School in the parish of Llantilio Crossenny in the County of Monmouth founded 10 August 1654 by James Powell of Cymmerau, gentleman" (London, 1924)
Collection Inventory
Account Books 1650-1946 |
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D1005/100 Account Book of the Llantillio Charities showing the "monies distributed to the poor of Llantillio Crossenny." N.B. 1656, Richard Powell's name first appears as having bequeathed money in trust. 1650-1712 |
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D1005/99 Account Book of the Charity School and pious uses of the parish of Llantillio Crossenny - the gifts of James and John Powell, late of Kemere, gents. 1756-1829 |
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D1005/101 Account Book of the Governors of Powell's Endowed School, with The National Provincial Bank of England Ltd. 1909-1938 |
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D1005/102 Account Book of the Governors of Powell's Endowed School, with The National Provincial Bank of England Ltd. 1939-1946 |
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D1005/107 Treasurers' accounts 1703-1728 |
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D1005/107 The account of James James, one of the treasurers (John Price, gent., then also elected treasurer) of the Pious Uses given by James and John Powell of Kemere, gents. dec'd for Xmas 1702 and Midsummer 1703, what money he received and disbursed. (Page 35) 2 Nov 1703 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. and Seth Powell, gent., of what they have received and disbursed as treasurers of the Pious Uses given by James and John Powell, late of Kemere in the said parish, gent., dec'd. it being for Xmas Rent 1703 and Midsummer rent, 1704. (Page 36) 2 Nov 1704 |
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D1005/107 The account of James James, one of the Treasurers (John Price, gent. then elected Treasurer, sick and not able to act) of the Pious Uses given by James and John Powell, for Xmas 1704 and Midsummer 1705, what monies he received and disbursed. (Page 37) 2 Nov 1705 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell and Seth Powell, gents., of what they have received and disbursed as Treasurers of the Pious Uses given by James and John Powell, it being for Xmas rent 1705 and Midsummer rent 1706. (Page 37) 2 Nov 1706 |
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D1005/107 The account of David Jones, gent. and James James, Treasurers of the Pious Uses given by James Powell and John Powell for Xmas 1706 and Midsummer 1707. (Page 38) 2 Nov 1707 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell and Seth Powell of what they have received and disbursed as Treasurers of the Pious Uses it being for Xmas 1707 and Midsummer 1708. (Page 38) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. and David Jones, gent. Treasurers of the Pious Uses being for rent due at Xmas 1710 and Midsummer 1711. (Page 39) 2 Nov 1711 |
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D1005/107 The true account of Henry Herbert, esq. and Seth Powell, gent. treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Christmas 1713 and Midsummer 1714 of what they received, paid and allowed. (Page 39) 2 Nov 1714 |
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D1005/107 The true account of Anthony Powell and David Jones, being Treasurers of the Pious Uses, of what they received and disbursed of Christmas Rent 1712 and Midsummer 1713. (Page 40) 2 Nov 1714 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. and Seth Powell, gents. Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Christmas Rent 1715 and Midsummer 1716. (Page 40) 2 Nov 1716 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. and Seth Powell, gents. Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Xmas Rent 1715 and Midsummer, 1716. (Page 41) 2 Nov 1716 |
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D1005/107 The account of James James and Anthony Powell, Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Xmas Rent, 1716 and Midsummer 1717. (Page 41) 2 Nov 1717 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. and Henry Herbert, gent. treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Christmas rent 1717 and Midsummer, 1718. (Page 42) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 The account of James James and David Jones, gents. Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Christmas 1718 and Midsummer rent 1719. (Page 42) 2 Nov 1719 |
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D1005/107 The account of William Powell, esq. treasurer of the Pious Uses being for rent due Xmas 1721 and Midsummer 1722. (Page 43) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 The account of David Jones and Anthony Powell, Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Xmas 1722 and Midsummer rent 1723. (Page 43) 2 Nov 1723 |
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D1005/107 The account of Matthew Powell, esq. and John Morris, gent., Treasurers of the Pious Uses for rent due at Christmas 1723 and Midsummer 1724. (Page 44) 2 Nov 1724 |
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D1005/107 The account of Mr Thomas Williams and John Morris, Treasurers of the Pious Uses of and for Xmas rent 1726 and Midsummer 1727. (Page 44) 2 Nov 1728 |
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Receipts 1704-1919 |
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D1005/16 Year ending 1704 (18 items) 1704 |
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D1005/16 Year ending 1705 (1 item) 1705 |
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D1005/16 Year ending 1706 (5 items) 1706 |
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D1005/16 Year ending 1707 (13 items) 1707 |
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D1005/17 Year ending 1711 (11 items) 1711 |
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D1005/17 Year ending 1716 (18 items) 1716 |
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D1005/17 Year ending 1718 (7 items) 1718 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1720 (3 items) 1720 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1721 (1 item) 1721 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1722 (11 items) 1722 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1723 (4 items) 1723 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1724 (22 items) 1724 |
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D1005/18 Year ending 1725 (1 item) 1725 |
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D1005/18 year ending 1728 (1 item) 1728 |
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D1005/27 File of receipts and bills of account 1915-1919 1915-1919 |
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Rent and Tithe Rent Charge Accounts and School Cash Book Accounts 1892-1949General noteThe original catalogue notes (in brackets) the number of copies of each item. |
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Rent and Tithe Rent Charge Accounts |
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D1005/47 Dec 1892-Nov 1893 |
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D1005/48 Dec 1896-Nov 1897 |
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D1005/49 Dec 1899-Nov 1900 |
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D1005/50 Dec 1901-Nov 1902 |
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D1005/51 Dec 1903-Nov 1904 |
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D1005/52 Dec 1904-Nov 1905 |
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D1005/53 Dec 1907-Nov 1908 |
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D1005/54 Dec 1908-Nov 1909 |
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D1005/55 Dec 1909-Nov 1910 |
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D1005/56 Dec 1911-Dec 1912 |
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D1005/57 Dec 1912-Nov 1913 |
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D1005/58 Dec 1914-Nov 1915 |
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D1005/59 Dec 1915-Nov 1916 |
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D1005/60 Dec 1916-Nov 1917 |
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D1005/61 Dec 1917-Nov 1918 |
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Receipt and Payment accounts |
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D1005/62 Dec 1919-Nov 1920 |
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D1005/63 Dec 1920-Nov 1921 |
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D1005/64 Dec 1921-Nov 1922 |
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D1005/65 Dec 1922-Nov 1923 |
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D1005/66 Dec 1923-Nov 1924 |
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D1005/67 Dec 1924-Nov 1925 |
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D1005/68 Dec 1925-Nov 1926 |
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D1005/69 Dec 1926-Nov 1927 |
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D1005/70 Dec 1927-Nov 1928 |
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D1005/71 Jan 1932-Dec 1932 |
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D1005/72 Jan 1933-Dec 1933 |
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D1005/73 Jan 1934-Dec 1934 |
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D1005/74 Jan 1935-Dec 1935 |
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D1005/75 Jan 1936-Dec 1936 |
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D1005/76 Jan-1937-Dec 1937 |
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D1005/77 Jan 1938-Dec 1938 |
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D1005/78 Jan 1939-Dec 1939 |
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D1005/79 Jan 1940-Dec 1940 |
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D1005/80 Jan 1941-Dec 1941 |
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D1005/81 Jan 1942-Dec 1942 |
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D1005/82 Jan 1944-Dec 1944 |
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D1005/83 Jan 1945-Dec 1945 |
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D1005/84 Jan 1946-Dec 1946 |
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D1005/85 Jan 1949-Dec 1949 |
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Statements of Account 1911-1928 |
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D1005/86 Year ending 30 Nov 1911 1911 |
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D1005/87 Year ending 30 Nov 1914 1914 |
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D1005/88 Year ending 30 Nov 1915 1915 |
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D1005/89 Year ending 30 Nov 1916 1916 |
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D1005/90 Year ending 30 Nov 1920 1920 |
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D1005/91 Year ending 30 Nov 1921 1921 |
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D1005/92 Year ending 30 Nov 1922 1922 |
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D1005/93 Year ending 30 Nov 1923 1923 |
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D1005/94 Year ending 30 Nov 1924 1924 |
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D1005/95 Year ending 30 Nov 1925 1925 |
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D1005/96 Year ending 30 Nov 1928 1928 |
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D1005/97 Blank form [c.1925-c.1930] |
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Title Deeds 1654-1916 |
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D1005/9 Copy deed of Foundation of Trust 1. James Powell of Kemere, par. Llantillio Gressenny, gent. 2. John Powell, same par.,gent., Walter Powell, same place, gent., brothers of James Anthony Powell; William Parry of Trerewe, par. Lantillio Crossenny, gent.; William Pritchard of Trerewe, gent.; David Price of Lantillio Crossenny, gent. In consideration of the "future mayntenance of James Powell and Johan his wife and their heirs; as well for and towards the mayntenance and wadges of a Schoolemaster for keepinge of a free Grammar Schoole forever att Lantilio Gresseny aforesayed in the late Schoole house..., as alsoe for the placeinge yearly afterwards forever of three poore boyes or three poore girles of the sayd parish of Lantilio Gressenny apprentizes and for the great zeale and good will which he the sayd James Powell beareth unto the poore and impotent people which shall then be and which then after from tyme to tyme forever shalbe inhabitinge in the sayd parishe of Lantilio Gressenny not relived by the parishoners by any order of the Justices of the peace for the tyme beinge of the sayd county, and for and towards the defraying of the charges of a dynner once yearly forever to such as the mannadginge of the premisses in force aforesayd for the tyme beinge shall concerne." "Mess., lands, tenements, rents, revercions and heredits. with appurts. which James Powell late had by the guifte, devise or last will of Humphrey Phillipps late of Kemere situate in Lantillio Gressenny ,which Phillipps had lately purchased of James Roberts of Lantilio", also mess., lands etc. which James Powell purchased of John Phillips of Kevernow, co. Hereford, gent., dec'd.; and others situate in the same parish. (Copied 1664 April 18.) 10 Aug 1654 |
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D1005/107 (p. 1) Copy Deed of Foundation of Trust See D1005/9 10 Aug 1654 |
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D1005/107 (p. 28) Recital of Deed of Foundation of Trust See D1005/9 10 Aug 1654 |
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D1005/107 (pp. 2,3) Lease 1. Anthony Powell, Matthew Powell, esqs.; Sheldon Powell, James Pritchard, John Price and Thomas Crofts, gents., par. Llantillio Grossenny, trustees appointed and elected according to several deeds made by James Powell of Kemere and John Powell of the same place, gent., brother and heir of James Powell. 2. Mary Roberts, of the Combe, same par., widow of David Roberts, dec'd. Cites indentures 1654 August 10, 1664 March 24. Mess., outhouses, barns, edifices, lands, etc., known as Combe Isha, above par. 21 years at £12 p.a. 2 Nov 1686 |
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D1005/107 (pp. 29,30) Recital of Lease. See D1005/107 (pp. 2 and 3) 2 Nov 1686 |
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D1005/107 (pp. 4,5) Lease 1. Anthony Powell of Killough, par. Llantillio Grossenny, gent.; Sheldon Powell of Whitecastle, same par., James Pritchard, John Price, Thomas Croft, Matthew Powell, gent. 2. Jane Powell, widow of Peter Powell, gent.; John Powell, gent. Cites indenture 1665 March 24. One moiety of the house called Ty Gwinn and the moiety of the barn belonging and the orchard, and also all those six several parcels of land situate par. Llantillio Cressenny. 21 years at £5 p.a. 2 Nov 1686 |
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D1005/12 Assignment of Lease. 1.Robert Needham of Hilston, gent. 2.David Jones of Lantillio Gressenny, gent. Cites indenture 1682 February 2. Mess., then ruinous and decayed with appurts. and two closes of meadow known as the Poores Meadow, par. Llantillio Gressenny. The premises are to be held for the residue of the term of 31 years. 2 Feb 1694 |
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D1005/13 Lease 1. Samuel Watkins, vicar par. Llantillio Grossenny; John Williams and William Saunders, churchwardens and overseers of the poor of the parish. 2. David Jones, same par., gent. Cites indenture of feoffment, 1626 March 2. Mess. and land known as the Poores Meadowes. 21 years at £3 5.0. p.a. 19 Nov 1712 |
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D1005/107 (p. 18) Lease 1. William Powell, esq., Henry Herbert, Seth Powell, James James, David Jones, Anthony Powell, gents., par Llantillio Gressenny. 2. John Powell of Ty Gwynne, same par., yeoman, and Margaret his wife. Cites indenture 1664 March 24. One moiety of Ty Gwynne and adjoining lands. 21 years at £5 p.a. 2 Nov 1712 |
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D1005/107 (p. 32) Recital of Lease. See D1005/107 (p. 18) 2 Nov 1712 |
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D1005/4 Conveyance 1. Jennet Charles, par. Penrose, widow of John Charles, yeoman. 2. Thomas Jeffreys, par. Penrose, gent. 3. Elizabeth Phillipps, par. Llantillio Crossenny, widow; William Phillipps of Snow Hill London, e.s. and h. of John Phillipps late of the Comb, par. Llantillio Crossenny, yeoman, dec'd. 4. Thomas William, par. Llantillio Crossenny, gent.; John Morris, same par., gent. 5. William Williams, same par., taylor. 6. Hugh Price, par.. Lanvihangell Yesterne Lewerne, gent.; William Roberts, par. Grosmont,gent. Cites lease/release, 1711 August 10/11; lease/release 1730 November 19/20. £47 5.0d. by the 4th party. New built mess., cottage or dwelling house, wherein James Lewellin did formerly dwell, afterwards of John Phillipps now of Samuel Griffiths known as Borland suite now known as Penylan, and also the new built mess. formerly in the possession of James Richard with several closes of land adjoining containing 4a. par. Lantillio Cressenny, also mess. wherein Thomas William did formerly inhabit and wherein John Evan doth now dwell and land adjoining containing 2 and a half acres, same par. 15 Feb 1733 |
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D1005/3 Conveyance 1. Richard Lewis, par. Lantillio Grossenny, esq. 2. William Yarworth of Trerew, gent.; James George of the Green, same par., gent. £84 Orchard, half acre lying near the School-house, par. Lantillio Cressenny, now in the occupation of Rev. Tudor Price bounded by glebe lands of Rev.Thomas Hughes and the highway; also the share of Richard Lewis in the mess., wherein Tudor Price now dwells called the School House, same par. 20 Jun 1799 |
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D1005/2 Articles of Agreement To be observed by a Society of Women held at the parish church of Lantillio Crossenny, commencing 1810 December 28. "It being usual for men to form themselves into Clubs for their support under sickness and misfortune, there seems to be no reason why women who are exposed to the same suffering should not unite for the same good purpose and from their own honest industry lay by a trifle for the hour of need. 28 Dec 1810 |
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D1005/11 Record of Possession Henry Morgan Clifford, James Fitzwalter Clifford, Buttler George, Whitlock Nichol, and David Davies v. Anthony Thomas Burgum. Arrears of rent amounting to £150 on mess., lands and tenements called Llyvos Farm, situate at Llantillio Crossenny. 29 Feb 1872 |
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D1005/10 Conveyance 1. Rt. Hon. Charles Theodore Halswell, Kemeys-Tynte, Baron Wharton of Halswell Park, near Bridgewater Somerset 2. Rt. Hon. Augustus Debonnaire John Monson, Baron Monson of Burton Hall, co. Lincs.; Gerald Montague Augustus Ellis of 51 South Street, Park Lane, co. London, a captain in His Majesty's Army and Theobald Lomax Walsh of Lower Marsh, Kingston Taunton, co. Somerset esq. 3. Sir Henry Mather Jackson, baronet of Llantilio Court; Rt. Hon. John Allen Rolls, Baron Llangattock of the Hendre; Joseph Alfred Bradney of Talycoed Court, esq.; Gertrude Elizabeth Mather Jackson of Brynderi, near Abergavenny, spinster, and Thomas Watkins of The Park Farm, Llantillio Crossenny, Abergavenny, farmer £15 Parcel of ground par. Llantillio Crossenny, 102 and a half square yds. Plan and schedule attached. 24 Mar 1916 |
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Appointment of Trustees 1692-1846 |
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D1005/15 Deed of Appointment 1. Matthew Powell of the White House, par. Llantillio Crossenny, esq.; Sheldon Powell of White Castle, same par.; James Richard of the Graige, same par.; John Price of Trerew, same par.; Thomas Crofts of Lanvaire, same par., gents. 2. James James, same par., attorney. Cites indenture 1654 August 10 James is appointed as trustee. [Badly mutilated document.] 2 Nov 1692 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Appointment (See D1005/15) (pp. 29,30) 2 Nov 1692 |
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D1005/14 Deed of Appointment 1. William Powell, of the White House, par. Llantillio Crossenny, esq., Seth Powell of Kemere, same par., gent.; David Jones of Lanvaire, same par., gent.; James James of White Castle, same par. 2. Anthony Powell of Llantillio, same par., gent. Cites indenture 1654 August 10 The second party in appointed as trustee. [Badly mutilated document.] 2 Nov 1709 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Appointment (See D1005/14) (p. 32) 2 Nov 1709 |
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D1005/1 Deed of Appointment 1. Anthony Powell; David Jones; Thomas Williams of Loyvos, par. Llantillio Crossenny, gent.; John Jones of Lanvaire , John Morris of the Pant, same par., gent. 2. Matthew Powell of White House, same par.,esq. Cites indenture 1654 August 10. The second party is appointed as trustee. [Mutilated document] 30 Jan 1723 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Appointment 1. Matthew Powell,esq 2. Charles Morgan, gent. Cites indentures 1654 August 10, 1666 March 24. Charles Morgan is to become a trustee in place of James Pritchard, gent, dec'd. (p. 34) 2 Nov 1730 |
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D1005/5 Deed of Appointment 1. David Jones and James George, gents., par. Llantillio Crossenny. 2. Richard Lewis, esq. same par. Cites indenture 1654 August 10. The second party is appointed as trustee. [Slightly mutilated] 2 Aug 1784 |
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D1005/7 Deed of Appointment 1. Richard Lewis, esq., David Jones, James George, gents. par. Llantillio Crossenny. 2. William Price, par. Llantillio Crossenny. Cites Feoffment, 1654 August 10. The second party is appointed as trustee. 3 Dec 1784 |
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D1005/6 Deed of Appointment 1. Richard Lewis par. Llantillio Crossenny, esq.; John Bernard Bosanquet, esq., Sergeant at Law (trustees for carrying into execution certain charitable uses for the benefit of the parish of Llantillio Crossenny). 2. William Taddy, same par., esq., Sergeant at Law. Cites indenture 1654 August 10. The second party is appointed as trustee. [Slightly mutilated.] 15 Dec 1825 |
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D1005/8 Deed of Appointment 1. Sir John Bernard Bosanquet; James Gilbert George of Monmouth, gent. (the two surviving acting trustees for carrying into effect certain charitable uses). 2. Henry Morgan Clifford of Llantillio House, above par., esq. Cites feoffment 1654 August 10. The second party is appointed as trustee. 31 Oct 1846 |
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Apprenticeship Deeds 1704-1734 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Thomas Scudamore, par. Lantillio Gressenny, labourer and John Scudamore, one of the sons of the said Thomas. 2. John Howell, senior, same par. corvicer; John Howell, junior, same par. 3. William Powell of the Whitehouse, esq., Seth Powell of Comere, gent., same par. John Scudamore is to become apprenticed to John Howell, shoemaker for 7 years and he is to receive £4 to feed and clothe Scudamore. (p. 7) 2 Nov 1704 |
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D1005/108 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William Jones, par. Lantillio Gressenny, labourer and William Jones his son. 2. Morgan Powell, same par., cooper. 3. William Powell, Seth Powell. William Jones is to become apprenticed to Morgan Powell, cooper, for 7 years and he is to receive £4 to feed and clothe Jones. [Mounted and damaged] 2 Nov 1704 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship 1. John Morgan, gent.; James Lewis 2. Charles Lewis, hatmaker, father of James 3. Seth Powell James Lewis is to become apprenticed to his father, a hatmaker for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (p. 31) 2 Nov 1704 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. ...James Watkin, par. Lantillio Crossenny 2. Lewis Watkin, same par., blacksmith, father of James 3. William Powell, Seth Powell James Watkin is to become an apprentice blacksmith to his father and he is to receive £3 towards the maintenance of his son. (p. 6) 2 Nov 1705 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship (as above) (As D1005/107, p.6) (p. 12) 2 Nov [1705] |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship (See D1005/107 pages 6 and 12). (pp. 31, 32) 2 Nov [1705] |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. John Williams, par. Lantillio Grossenny, joyner and John Williams his son. 2. John Howell, same par., corviser 3. William Powell, Seth Powell. John Williams is to become apprenticed to John Howell, shoemaker for 7 years and he is to receive £4 to feed and clothe Williams. (p. 8) 2 Nov 1706 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship (as above) (See D1005/107 p.8). (p. 9) 2 Nov 1706 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above. (See D1005/107 pp. 8 and 9). (p. 31) 2 Nov 1706 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Thomas Price, par. Lantillio Gressenny, gent.; William Valentine, same par. 2. Valentine Valentine, same par., cooper, father of William Valentine. 3. William Powell, same par., esq., Seth Powell. William Valentine is to become apprenticed to his father, a cooper for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (p. 13) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship (as above) (See D1005/107 p. 13). (p. 15) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above (See D1005/107, pp. 13 and 15). (p. 32) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Charles Thomas, par. Llantillio Crossenny; John Rumney, same par. 2. Philip Rumney, same par. husbandman, father of John. 3. William Powell, Seth Powell. John Rumney is to become an apprentice husbandman to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (p. 11) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship as above (See D1005/107 p. 11) (p. 16) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above. (See D1005/107 pp. 11 and 16) (pp. 31,32) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Philip Rumney, par. Lantillio Grossenny, yeoman; Thomas Phillips, same par. 2. Thomas Phillips, wheelwright, father of the above Thomas. 3. William Powell, Seth Powell. Thomas Phillips is to become apprenticed to his father, a wheelwright, for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (p. 10) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above. (See D1005/107 p. 10). (pp. 31,32) 2 Nov 1708 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William Jones, par. Lantillio Gressenny, mason; Abraham William, one of the sons of John William, mason. 2. John William, father of Abraham 3. William Powell, David Jones Abraham William is to become an apprentice mason to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (p. 17) 2 Nov 1711 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above (See D1005/107 p. 17). (Pg. 32) 2 Nov 1711 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. John Williams, par. Lantillio Gressenny, mason; William, one of the sons of William Jones, same par., mason. 2. William Jones, the father 3. William Powell, David Jones William Jones is to be become an appentice mason to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (Pg.14) 2 Nov 1711 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. John Meredith, par. Lantillio Gressenny, corvicer, Walter Meredith, same par., labourer. 2. John, the son of Edward Evans same par., labourer, Edward Evans. 3. William Powell, esq.; Seth Powell, gent. John Evans is to become an apprentice shoemaker to John Meredith for 7 years. Meredith is to receive £4 towards his maintenace. (Pg.20) 2 Nov 1716 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Charles Lewis, par. Lantillio Grossenny, hatmaker, John Meredith, same par. 2. Thomas Lewis, son of Charles Lewis, John Lewelin, corvicer. 3. William Powell; Seth Powell Thomas Lewis is to become an apprentice hatmaker to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 p.a. towards his son's maintenance. (Pg. 19) 2 Nov 1716 |
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D1005/107 Recital of the above deed (Pg. 33) 2 Nov 1716 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Daniell Daniell, son of John Daniell, par. Lantillio Grossenny, cobbler, James Williams, same par., weaver. 2. John Daniell, father of Daniell Daniell; John Edmonds, the younger, same par. 3. William Powell and Henry Herbert, esqs. Daniell Daniell is to become and apprentice cobbler to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 p.a. towards his son's maintenance. (Pg.24) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Recital of the above deed. (Pg.33) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William Valentine, par. Lantillio Crossenny, cooper; John James, same par. tyler. 2. John Valentine, brother of William Valentine; Thomas Price of Whitecastle, same par., gents. 3. William Powell and Henry Herbert. John Valentine is to become and apprentice cooper to his brother, William Valentine for 7 years. He is to receive £3 towards his brother's maintenance. (Pg. 22) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Recital of the above deed. (Pg. 33) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Lewis Watkin, par. Mitchel Troy, blacksmyth. 2. Charles Watkins, one of the sons of the said Lewis. 3. William Powell, Henry Herbert. Charles Watkins is to become an apprentice blacksmith to his father for 7 years. His father is to receive £3 towards his maintenance. (Pg.21) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship as above. (Pg.21) 2 Nov 1718 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William James, son of Andrew James, par. Llantillio Gressenny. 2. David Anthony, par. Langattock Lingoed, taylor, Philip Griffith, par. Lantillio Gressenny, gent. 3. William Powell, Anthony Powell. William James is to become an apprentice taylor to David Anthony for 7 years and he is to receive £4 towards James's maintenance. (Pg.26) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Recital of above deed. (Pgs. 33-34) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Walter Pritchard, par. Lanarth, yeoman; John Roberts of Lantillio Grossenny. 2. John Williams, par. Penrose, blacksmith, William Powell, par. Penrose, yeoman. 3. William Powell, Anthony Powell. John Roberts is to become an apprentice blacksmith to John Williams for 7 years and he is to receive £4 towards Roberts' maintenance. (Pg.26) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Recital of above deed (Pgs.33-34) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. Phillip Roberts, son of John Roberts, par. Lantillio Gressenny, weaver. 2. John Roberts and John Rumley. 3. William Powell, Anthony Powell. Phillip Roberts is to become an apprentice weaver to his father for 7 years and he is to receive £3 towards his son's maintenance. (Pg.27) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Recital of the above deed. (Pgs.33-34) 2 Nov 1722 |
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D1005/107 Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William Edmonds, par. Lantillio Gressenny, yeoman; Charles Edmonds his son. 2. David Phillips of Abergavenny, taylor and Michael Phillips of the same town, taylor. 3. Matthew Powell, same par., esq.; John Morris, gent. Charles Edmonds is to become and apprentice to David Phillips, taylor for 7 years and he is to receive £4 towards Edmonds' maintenance. (Pg.23) 2 Nov 1724 |
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D1005/107 Recital of the above deed. (Pg. 33-34) 2 Nov 1724 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship 1. John Meredith, corvicer, Turberville Croft, Phillip Griffiths. 2. David Bevan, William Powell, David Powell. David Powell is to become an apprentice shoemaker to John Meredith for 11 years. (Pg. 34) 2 Nov 1726 |
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D1005/107 Recital of Deed of Apprenticeship 1. William Jones and William Jones his son. 2. Morgan Powell. 3. William Powell, esq. and Seth Powell, gent. William Jones is to become an apprentice cooper to Morgan Powell for 7 years and is to receive £4 towards Jones' maintenance. (Pg.31) 2 Nov 1734 |
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Specifications etc. re: Improvements at School |
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D1005/26 Copy Specification of various works proposed to be done at the Grammar School Aug 1878 |
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D1005/24 Copy Specification of various works proposed to be done at the Grammar School Jun 1879 |
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D1005/25 Copy amended Specification of various works proposed to be done at the Grammar School. 14 Aug 1879 |
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D1005/20 Amended Specification of various works proposed to be done at the Grammar School (with plan) 14 Aug 1879 |
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D1005/21 Contract Charles Bowen to undertake interior work at the Grammar School for £243.10.0 9 Sep 1879 |
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D1005/23 Balance sheet re: alterations at the school 28 Nov 1879 |
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D1005/22 Balance Sheet of the additional and omitted works at Llantilio schools together with an accompanying letter to the Governors of Powell's Charity. 28 Nov 1879 |
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D1005/19 Bundle of correspondence re: alterations to the Grammar School (3 items) 1879-1880 |
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D1005/30 Specification of alterations to the school. 30 Aug 1882 |
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D1005/45 Contract undertaken by William Simmons to roof part of the school for £263. 30 Aug 1882 |
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D1005/43 Certificate signed by George Pearson , surveyor, that William Simmons, contractor, is entitled to be paid a further sum of £100. 19 Apr 1883 |
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D1005/46 Detailed particulars of additions to and omissions from contract. 28 Jul 1883 |
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D1005/44 Letter from George Pearson, surveyor re: improvements to be made to the school. 28 Jul 1883 |
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D1005/42 Letter from Henry Mather Jackson to J. Aldridge, esq., re: payment of William Simmons, contractor. 31 Aug 1883 |
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D1005/37 Report on Llantillio Crossenny (Powell's Endowed) School by R.L. Roberts, architect, together with a letter from the clerk of Monmouthshire County Council advising the trustees that suggested improvements ought to be carried out. 4 Sep 1903 |
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D1005/33 Bundle of correspondence re: the sinking of a well at the school. (4 items) Sep 1916-Oct 1916 |
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Miscellaneous Papers re: School Personnel |
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D1005/107 Petition From the trustees of the charity to the Rt. Rev. Father in God, Robert, Bishop of Landaff complaining of the neglect of Mr Richard Jenkins as headmaster of Llantillio Gressenny school and demanding that he be ordered to take proper care of the school and "give due Attendance in Discharging his duty there as Schoole Master" or to quit the establishment. Attached to the petition - a letter from James Davies to Matthew Powell at Llantillio Grossenny requesting payment of an outstanding bill. (Pg. 45) 30 Jun 1726 |
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D1005/107 Letter from William Reece, the usher at the Free School complaining of trouble at the school and requesting an increase in salary from £13 to £20 p.a. Pg.47 29 Nov 1737 |
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D1005/39 Letter of application of Albert Ascott, Bassaleg, Newport for the post headmaster at the school. 3 Feb 1894 |
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Miscellaneous Papers |
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D1005/98 Printed Book "The Diary of Walter Powell of Llantilio Crossenny, gent." transcribed and notes added by J.A. Bradney. Published 1907 1603-1654 |
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D1005/35 List of documents relating to Powell's School and the Poors Charity "contained in this box" 20 Jun 1912 |
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D1005/41 Order - Board of Education re: investigating of sum of £60 14 Dec 1916 |
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D1005/40 Order - Board of Education re: purchase of a piece of land, par. Llantillio Crossenny. 15 Dec 1916 |
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D1005/36 Letter from the Home Office to Llantillio Crossenny Parish Council re: the burial ground surrounding the parish church. Under the provisions of the Welsh Church Act, 1914, the ground was transferable to the Council but the latter had declined to accept the transfer. Welsh translation attached. Jul 1925 |
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D1005/32 Orders for Contributions and Receipts Monmouth Union (4 items) Receipts for salaries, bill of account - Overseers of Llantilio Crossenny to Dover and Co., printers and manufacturing stationers. 1925 |
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D1005/34 Letter from Watkins and Langlay Smith, solicitors, to Mr Frank L. Jeffreys, Clerk, to the Governors informing him that the formal agreement for the redemption of the quit rent re: the Duchy of Lancaster, manor of Whitecastle is ready for signature. 7 Jun 1928 |
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D1005/38 Particulars, special conditions and contract for the sale of mess. and land known as Bailea, par. Llantillio Crossenny containing 100.70a. 10 Oct 1950 |
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D1005/31 List of documents and papers relating to Llantilio Charity and Free School. 1961 |
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Plans |
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D1005/106 Book of plans of estates, par. Llantillio Crossenny belonging to the Charity. Surveyed by Robert Gabb, Abergavenny. 1829 |
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D1005/105 Bundle of plans of various alterations and additions to the Grammar School including proposed new class room, girls offices, alterations to cloak room etc. Also descriptive particulars of the alterations, 16 March 1878. (13 plans) 1878-1879 |
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D1005/28 Plan of proposed additions to school. Scale 8' : 1" Undated |
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D1005/103 Plan H Showing Llantillio House, Tall-y-Coed, Park Farm, Cwm Farm, Lower White Castle, Little Killough. Scale 4 chains to 1" In bundle entitled "Court Estate plans" Undated |
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D1005/29 Plan of proposed new classroom at the Grammar School, by B.J. Francis, architect, Abergavenny. Scale 8' : 1" Undated |
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D1005/104 6" O.S. Sheet VII S.W. Second edition 1902, Llanvapley. 6" O.S. Sheet VII N.W. Second edition 1902, Llanvetherine. 1902 |
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D1005/109 Charity Commission - Scheme for the Administration of the Foundation known as James Powell's Charity for a Free Grammar School and other charitable purposes in the parish of Llantillio Crossenny (23 Oct 1877) Schemes for the Usk Grammar School Foundation; Powell's Endowed School, Jones's Almhouse and Grammar School Foundation, Monmouth Share of Howell's Charity for Girls' Schools in Wales (7 Aug 1894). Photocopy of 1877 Scheme Deposited by Mr E. Williams, The Bungalow, Llanvapley, Abergavenny. 23 Oct 1877, 7 Aug 1894 |
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