Deed of settlement; William Short to Trustees George Selby and Christopher Stamp for a tenement in Pyott Hill and land in the Townfields. 14 July 1721

Conveys a freehold burgage and tenement, garden etc. in Pyott Hill and 5 butts of land situated in part of the Townfields called St Combs (roughly the area to the north of the water tower) in trust for the use of William Short for his lifetime, and following his decease to the use of his brother-in-law and sister Edward and Dorothy Short and after their decease to the use of Jane Short, daughter of Bartholemew Short and after her decease to the right heirs of William Short. (Original document is endorsed with memorandum of livery of seizin – not included in the copy). Original doc.Ref: NRO 683/2/4