Depositions under oath

(1) Sarah Heddon: Gitchfield House and meadow, formerly called Withiesfield, and were held separately from Rowton Farm, but not distinguished by purchase or freehold; the area was called Gitchfield, originally, by the boatmen.

(2) Thomas Lee: same as above, but taxed separately

(3) Thomas Owen: Never heard it called anything but Gitchfield, and separate from Rowton.

(4) Thomas Haddon: the Watermen called it Withiesfield meadow, separate from Rowton, and purchased lands; taxed at the rate of 7 cows.

(5) Francis Roberts: Gitchfield, the modern name for Withiesfield; held separately from Rowton, Wilde Croft anciently used with the demesne;Rowton farm, the Ridding grounds, Rowton Green, and Wild Croft were assessed together at a rate 16 cows. He speaks of the boundaries of Heath Riddings, contradicting the deed of purchase.

(6) Joane Cox: Division of the 2 Riddings and Moorewell meadow.