| Description | Bill of indictment of William Appleby late of Sutton Howgrave yeoman for not scouring the watercourse called Bowne Dike running across his lands
From 24 January 1705/6 the watercourse has been obstructed causing flooding on the highway from Middleham to York
Endorsed with name of witness and "true bill"
With presentment at Quarter Sessions at Thirsk on 2 April 1706 |