Shirley Village Archive

Lease of Shirley Mill

From a list of indentures, grants, confirmations, quitclaims and various leases and other agreements held at Leicestershire Record Office.

690 18 Feb. 1581/2 N.B Shirley, Derbyshire
Lease from Geo.Shirley of Staunton Harold, esq., to William Greye of Danebury (Essex) esq., and Jane his wife of the capital messuage of Shirley, Shirley Park and Shirley mill and the miller's house, to be held for 21 years (timber reserved).

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