29 Henry VIII. 30th November – Byland Abbey leased all it mines of coal and lead, in Nidderdale, to John Uvedale for forty years. John died and the lease passed to Averye Uvedale, who was granted all the timber he required during the remaining part of the 40 years. Paying yearly 3 load for every 20 loads gained.

Ref: Select cases in the Court of Requests. Selden Soc, 12 (1898). 201-204.