I've recently transcribed the 1735 will of John Pearson of High Cross in Loweswater which has:
"I also give & bequeath to my said Son & Heir John Pearson all my sheep going & lying within the Liberty of Loweswater comon, namely the High Fell Sheep, Black Cragg sheep & Blackfell sheep"
and
" I give & dispose of all rest & residue of all my Personal Estate & the usage & profitt of all the said several heafs of sheep ..."
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"I also give & bequeath to my said Son & Heir John Pearson all my sheep going & lying within the Liberty of Loweswater comon, namely the High Fell Sheep, Black Cragg sheep & Blackfell sheep"
and
" I give & dispose of all rest & residue of all my Personal Estate & the usage & profitt of all the said several heafs of sheep ..."
Chris