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CONTENTS.

PREFACK ...

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF ANCIENT DEEDS :
Series A. -

Series B. - -

Series C. -

ERRATA

INDEX or PLACES

INDEX OF PERSONS
INDEX OF SUBJECTS, &c.

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PREFACE.

AMONG the varied contents of the Public Record
Office, there is a vast quantity of Ancient Deeds, the
great majority of which are entirely unknown to students,
for want of a catalogue. They consist for the most
part of conveyances of land, but there are also agree-
ments, bonds, acquittances, wills, and other documents
concerning private persons, from the twelfth century
to the sixteenth.

Until the concentration of the national archives
during the present reign, these deeds were scattered in
different repositories in the Chapter House at West-
minster, in the offices of the Court of Augmentations
and the Queen's Remembrancer, in the Rolls Chapel,
at the Tower of London, in the State Paper Office, in
the Land Revenue Office, in the Office of the Duchy
of Lancaster, and elsewhere, and they continued scattered
long after their removal to the Public Record Office.
Some have been preserved in the boxes known as the
" County Bags," while others have been labelled as
" Deeds Domestic," " Deeds Undescribed," " Miscellaneous
Deeds," and the like, there being at least three different
sets of " Deeds Various." Very many ancient deeds
were, moreover, discovered in 1886 and the two fol-
lowing years, in huge sacks of Chancery Miscellanea,
while others had been misplaced among the so-called
" Paper Documents," " Royal Letters," " Parliamentary
Petitions," and in other recognised classes. In the

V1 PllEFACE.

absence of any systematic numeration, it was impossible
even for the officers of this Department to form the
roughest estimate of the actual number of the deeds,
and such as had been arranged before 1886 were
arranged according to different methods. Those of one
series had been placed in chronological order, those of
another had been sorted according to counties, and
those of a third alphabetically under the names of
manors and parishes. Thousands were in no order
whatever. Such Calendars or Lists as had been
attempted were in every case imperfect, and in most
cases practically useless.

Some of the deeds relate to the ancient estates of
the Crown, others to monastic lands confiscated in the
middle of the sixteenth century ; some seem to have been
brought into courts of law as evidences of title, others
to have been deposited in the Chancery for enrolment
on the . Close Rolls. If the various parcels had been
preserved intact, the deeds relating to a particular
estate, being thus kept together, it would have been
easy to draw up a general catalogue of them sufficient
for practical purposes. The task, however, of attempting
to replace them in their original order, without any
certain clue, would have been difficult as well as lengthy,
and it has been thought simpler and more satisfactory
to number them consecutively, and to give a brief
description of each document.

The present volume is the first instalment of a
Catalogue of all the Ancient Deeds preserved in the

Public Eecord Office. It deals with

Nos. 1-1819 of the A. series, consisting of deeds of
the Treasury of the Eeceipt of the Exchequer,
formerly preserved in the Chapter House at
Westminster.

PREFACE. Vii

Nos. 1-1798 of the B. series, consisting of deeds
formerly preserved in the Court of Augmentations.
Nos. 1-1780 of the C. series, consisting of deeds of
the Court of Chancery, formerly preserved in the
Tower of London and the Bolls Chapel.
Each series above mentioned will eventually extend
to a very much higher number, and another series is
being formed of deeds of the Queen's Remembrancer's
Department of the Exchequer formerly preserved at
Carlton Ride.

The Catalogue professes to give the general purport
only of every deed described in it. To have inserted
minute particulars about lands and services, and the
names of all the witnesses would no doubt have made
it more satisfactory to some students, but would have
greatly retarded its progress and increased its size,
considerations which could not be overlooked in the
preparation of a scheme for dealing with so vast a
number of documents. Moreover, the legal and historical
value of ordinary conveyances of land is hardly such
as would justify a treatment of them as full as that
accorded to documents relating to public affairs. The
originals can be readily produced in the Search Rooms
of the Public Record Office.

Unless specified as French or English, the ancient
deeds described in this Catalogue are written in Latin.
The names of counties given in them have been printed
in the margin and not in the text, but the names
of counties printed within brackets do not occur in the
documents.

The Catalogue of deeds of the A. series has been
prepared under my superintendence by Mr. E. Salisbury,
B.A., a Junior Clerk in the Public Record Office; that

PREFACE.

of the B. series has been prepared by Mr. G-. F. Hand-
cock, a Senior Clerk; that of the C. series has been
prepared by Mr. C. H. Woodruff, B.C.L., with assist-
ance from Mr. Salisbury. Most of the proof-sheets
were examined by the late Mr. W. D. Selby, and other
officers of the Department have given assistance in
various ways.

The three Indexes have been compiled by Mr. Woodruff.
The first, dealing with the names of places, gives most
of them under their modern form. Field-names have
not been indexed. The second, dealing with the names
of persons, follows the spelling of the Catalogue, without
attempting to bring together particular surnames spelt
in various ways, unless they occur consecutively in
the alphabetical arrangement. Christian names have
been omitted from it, in order to keep the Index within
reasonable limits, but it is hoped that any inconvenience
thus caused will be counterbalanced by the fact that
the references are given to short numbered paragraphs,
and not to large pages full of proper names.

H. C. MAXWELL LYTE.
Rolls House,

September 12, 1890.

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE

OF

ANCIENT DEEDS.

Series A.

(EXCHEQUER: TEEASURY OF THE RECEIPT.)

[Bucks ] A. 1. Grant by John le Chapman, of Newport Paynel, to John de
Swonton and Emma his wife, of land in ' le Longegoselond,' in Chechelee.
Witnesses : Roger Hodelyve, William Gully, of Newport, and others
(named). Newport, the first Sunday in Lent, 3 Edward III.

[Bucks ] A. 2. Grant by William, son of Robert the Beadle (Bedelli), of
Angmodesham, to Jerisia, his sister, of land in Angmodesham, at the
yearly rent of a rose. Witnesses : Walter de Ran, Adam Eddred,
William le Dispenser, and others (named). Much injured.

[Bucks ] A. 3. Grant by Simon Russell, of Dachett, to his sons, John and
William', of his tenements in Dachett, with his goods and chattels, subject
to a clause of maintenance for himself, Isabella his wife, and their children,
and to a yearly payment of 20s. Windsor, 1 August, 16 Edward III.
Seal.

[Bucks 1 A 4 Grant by John de la Penne, of Dachette, to Walter Weylond
and Isabella his wife, of Windsor, of land on Ramforlong, in Dachette.
Witnesses : John Meyn, John Eylwyne, John de Dachette, and others
(named). Seal.

[Bucks 1 A 5 Grant by William Roger, of Dachette, to Simon Tholi, of that
place', of land in 'la Flete,' in Dachette. Witnesses : Henry de Ponte,
John de la Penne, Richard Alayn, and others (named). Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 6. Grant by Walter Tappelhawe, of Chalveye, to William le
Tyelere,' of Uptone, of land in Bousemed, adjoining Morforlong, in
Dachette. Monday before St. George the Martyr, 17 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks] A. 7. Bond between John atte Pleystouwe, of Langeleye, and Simon
Russel, of Dachette, relative to land in Ramfnrlang and Westmide-
furlong, in Dachette. 4 October, 6 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 8. Grant by Andrew de Blakewelle to Sir Hugh son of Otho, of a
meadow in Cestresham, at Blakewelle, adjoining the bank called ' Pyhtles-
burne' on the road from Bovendon to Blakewelle Mill, paying a clove
yearly. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Becheworthe, John de Cheyney,
Stephen de Cheyndut, the younger, and others (named).

Endorsed: Land at Blakewelle Melne, in the parish of Chessham, at
Jselhamsted, unjustly detained by the Earl of Oxford.

A S3524. Wt. 23508.

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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

' ! T y John Lamb erd to Walter Toly, of Dachette of land

Hurf) ,' heir of Sir Ko^ d <> Pinkenie,

Hugh le Despenscr, of the manors of Foulemere and Daohpf

*""'

Kalph de

[Bucki.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

Russel,
Saints,

A. 19. Copy of A. 29. [15th century.]

ANCIENT DEEDS.

[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

A. 20. Grant by Warin de Walecot to his brother Roger, in exchange
for land in Walecot held by the latter, of land in Langeley. Witnesses :
Sir Ralph de Cheindut, Geoffrey de Ardena, Nicholas de Wavendon,
Thomas de Cheineduit, Alexander de Greinvil, and others (named).

A. 21. Grant by Richard, son of Peter Attemerende, to Simon Tholy,
of Dachette, of land in the vill of Dachette. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de
Fonte, of Wyradesbury, Henry de Eyton, of the same place, Richard de la
Merke, and others (named).

A. 22. Grant by Awyn atte Aldre, and Juliana his sister, to Richard
Kenebalcl, of Dorneye, of lands and tenements in Dorneye. Sunday after
the Annunciation, 33 Edward III. Two seals.

A. 23. Release by John atte Pleystouwe, of Langele, to Simon Russel,
of Datchet, of land upon Ramfurlang, in Datchet. 8 June, 8 Edward III.
Seal.

^ 24. 'Letters of attorney by Richard atte Liente, of Burnham, to
Thomas "'in the Lane," the younger, of Datchet, to deliver to Simon Russel,
of Datchet, seisin of the fishery in the foss next the meadow called
'Menemed.' 18 February, 15 Edward III. Seal.

A. 25. Grant by Richard, son of John de Dachette, tanner, to John
de Elvetham and William Bucke, of land at Gateweye, extending to
Gatebruge, in Dachette. Sunday after St. Gregory, 22 Edward I. Seal.

A. 26. Grant by Richard, son of Peter Attemerende, to Simon Tholy,
of Dachet, of land in Datchet. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Ponte, of
Wyradesbury, Henry de Eyton, of the same place, Richard de la Merke, of
Upton, and others (named). Seal.

A. 27. Release by William de Medmenham to Simon Tholy, of
Datchet, of the land held by him of Richard, son of Peter Attemerhende,
in the field called ' le Linche,' at Datchet. Witnesses : William Adam,
of Horton, Richard Alayn, of the same place, John de Subtle, and others
(named). Seal.

A. 28. Grant by John de Hoding to St. Mary of Wykes, of half a
marc of annual rent issuing out of land in Bechenefeld. Witnesses:
Hugh de Goldingham, William de Hoding, Matthew de Braham, and
others (named). Seal.

A. 29. Grant by Dunecan de Lascelles, and Christina his wife, to the
House of St. Mary of Wykes, and I[donea], the prioress, of the homage of
Alard, son of Aldwin de Bosco, of land in Bekenesfeld, of that moiety of
land there called ' Deue,' and a moiety of the park of Walter de
Windleshores, in frankalmoign, in exchange for land granted by Christina,
daughter of Ralph de Windlesores, to that house. Further grant of a
moiety of the church of Burnham. Witnesses : Richard de Gosfeld,
Ralph de Holdeng, John de Aiewill, and others (named). [Henry III.]

A. 30. Release by William, son of John de Hoding, to the House of
St. Mary of Wikes, of the rent and homage which Richard de Camera owes
them in Bekknefeud. Witnesses : Master Roger de Gosebek, Sir Geoffrey
the Canon (Canonik'), prior of Lattimer, Sir Matthew de Braham, vicar of
Wirmundeford, and others (named).

A. 31. Release by John Durdaunt, of Denham, to Simon Russel, of
Dachette, and his brother John, of land and a messuage in Dachette.
Witnesses : John Merre, William Wylee, John Aylrihc, and others
(named).

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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

[Bucks.] A. 32. Release by Simon le Nappere, of Datchette, and Isabella his
wife, to Adam, son of William Wodiat, of the same place, of a cottage with
curtilage in Dachette. 11 May, 22 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 33. Grant by John, son of Robert le Fysschere, of Dachette, to
Adam Wodeyet, and Alice his wife, of a messuage and land situate at
Estlongforloug, Rampforloug, Chelt, Wilbaldesham (qua est forera),
' le Newemed,' ' le Lenge mersch,' Balmerescroft, ' le Flete,' ' le Northmed,'
and Bousemcd, in Dachette. 7 June, 23 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 34. Grant by William Wodiet, of Dachette, to Adam his son, of
land at Balmerescroft, in Dachette. Sunday after St. Luke the Evangelist,
2 Edward HI. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 35. Grant by Simon le Neppere, of Dachette, to Adam, son of
William Wodiet, of the same place, of a messuage and curtilage in Dachette.
2 June, 10 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 36. Release by Christiana, relict of Peter le Chapman, of Neuper
Paynel, to John, her son and heir, of land in Longegoselond, in Chich[eley].
Neuport, the first Sunday in Lent, 3 Edward III.

[Bucks.] A. 37. Grant by John Lambard, of Dachete, to William Wodiet, of
the same place, of land in Balmerescroft, in Dachete. Friday after St.
Augustine, 34 Edward I. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 38. Grant by Nicholas Brond, of Datchet, to Robert, sou of Robert
Est, of land in Dachet. Witnesses : John de Penna, John Meyn, and
others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 39. Grant by Henry the Fisher (Piscator), of Boveneye, to
Walter, sou of Walter son of Robert de Dorneye, of land in ' le Sterte ' and
' le Ruwemore ' of Dorneye, in Boveneye. Witnesses : Henry Louvel,
Simon de Werthingpole, Robert, son of Thomas Robin, and others (named).
Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 40. Release by William Giffard, of Burstalle, to Thomas Horold,
of the same place, of the rent lately purchased by him from Robert Spvr, of
Burstall. Friday after St. Gregory, 48 Edward III. Seal.

[Bucks.] A , 41. Grant by William de la Brok to Geoffrey, son of Adam

Terwast, of land in the field called ' Heldefeld,' in Burnham. Witnesses :
Adam de Burnham, Ralph Guiun, Richard de Sippeham, Richard de
Sancto Neotho, and others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 42. Grant by Nicholas Blund, of Bolesrope, to Adam the Smith
(Fabro), of land on the road leading from Weston to Burnham church
by Obindelle and ' la Batme,' in Burnham. Witnesses : Adam de
Burnham, Richard de Sancto Neotho, Ralph Guiun, and others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 43. Grant by John Meyu, of Suthle, to William Emming, of
Dachette, of land in Dachette. Witnesses: Simon Amant, John de la
Penne, William Pynkene, and others (named), fragment of seal.

[Bucks.] A. 44. Release by Juliana de Muryfeld to Walter, son of Walter de la
Doune, of land in Great Kynebell. Monday after Trinity, 9 Edward I.
Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 45. Inquisition taken relative to waste committed by Ela, Countess
of Warwick, upon the manor of Aston Clynton. [14-16 Edward I.]
Seal.

ANCIENT DEEDS.

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[Buck?.] A. 46. Undertaking given by Basilia, prioress of Wikes, to levy from
Richard, son of Benedict Beknesfeud, only 4*. Sd. yearly, during the minority
of the heir of John de Hoding, for heath held by him in the parish of
Beknesfeud. Witnesses : The parson of Prating, Richard de Broma,
Thomas Lightwing, Matthew, vicar of Wirmundeford, and others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 47. Grant by John Brute, of Chechele, to Laurence Culpin, of
Neuport 1'aynel, and Giliana, his wife, of land at Goslond over against
Portwey, in Chechele. Witnesses : Sampson Maunsel, John Maunsel,
Robert Randulf, Rannlf ad Fontem, and others (named). Fragment of
seal.

[Bucks.] A. 48. Grant by Robert de la Lente, of Burnharn, to Adam Averil, of
land in the parish of Burnham. Witnesses : Ralph Goiun, Richard de
Kantelu, Richard de Grava, Richard de la Brome, aud others (named). Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 49. Grant by Nicholas Ruffus to Adam the Smith (Fabro) of land
[in Burnham]. Witnesses : Adam de Burnham, Richard de Saiicto Neotho,
Amyse de Lalente, Ralph Guiun, and others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 50. Grant by Simon Amant, of Dachette, to Simon, son of Simon
the Tanner ( Tannatnris) , of Windsor, of land in the field called ' la Linche,"
in Dachette. Witnesses : John de Subtle, John Eylwyne, Walter Tholy,
and others (named). Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 51. Release by John Est, of Dachette, to Simon Russel, of the
same place, of land at Longehegge, in Dachette. 31 March, 10 Edward II U.
Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 52. Grant by Richard atte Lente, of Burnhara, to Simon Russel, of
I)a< hette, of the fishery in the foss next the meadow called ' Menemed,' in
Dachette. 18 February, 15 Kdward III. Seal.

[Buck*.] A. 53. Grant by Robert called " le Budel," of Agmodesham, to
Sir Hugh son of Otho, knt., of land in Agmodesham. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Cheyney and Stephen de Chendut, the younger, knts., Thomas
de Bulstrode, and others (named). Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 54. Grant by Berner de Rothoinago and Beatrice his wife to
Wai in de Walecot, clerk, in exchange for land of the latter, of land in
Laugley [see A. 56]. Witnesses: Sirs Ralph de Cheinedut, Ralph his
son, Geoffrey de Ardena, Nicholas de Bolestrode, and others (named).

[Bucks.] A. 55. Grant by Ralph de Cheynedut to Roger de Walecot, upon the

marriage of the said Roger and Alice his wife, of land in Langeley.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de iMelsa, parson of Middilton, Robert the Chaplain
of Middilton, William the Chaplain of Langele, Thomas de Cheynedut,
Nicholas de Wavendon, William Basset, and others (named). Fragment
of seal.

[Bucks.] A. 56. Confirmation by John, son and heir of Dame Beatrice de

Langeley, to Roger de Walecothe, of the grant of land which the said Roger
had in Langeley of the gift of Berner de Rothomago and the above-men-
tioned Beatrice, in exchange for other lands in Langeley. Witnesses :
Nicholas de Bolestrede, Roger Harding, Roger de Blakeville, and others
(named).

[Bucks.] A. 57. Grant by Adam Wodyet, of Dachette, to John, son of Robert

le Fischere, of a messuage and lands in Dachette. 24 May, 23 Edward III.
Seal.

[Back*.] A. 58. Grant by Agnes, late wife of Robert le Fyssher, of Dachette, to

her son Robert and her daughter Margaret, of land in the field of Southlee,
in Dachette. 1 May, 17 Edward III. Seal.

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[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

. ^r 9 ' TT Grant b 7 Jobn Fentone and Margery his wife, of Dachette,
,o Walter Hunte and Isabella his wife, of the same place, of land abutting
" nkynnereriane, in Dachette. Saturday after St. Gregory, 3 Richard if
Much injured. Seal.

A. 60. Grant by John Baldewyne, of Windsor, to Simon Tholy, of
3tte, of the land urchased b

. . , nsor, o mon oy, o

3tte, of the land purchased by his father from Simon the Fisher
Ma Nortmed,' called < Halfeyerdedel,' in Dachette.

(fiscatore) in , cae aeyeree, n acette.

isses : John Mem, John de la Penne, Henry de Merke, and others
(named). Seal.

w A; Q \ Ind enture between Richard Bergholte, of Colchester, and
vyimam Kerdy attormes for the prioress and convent of Wykes, and
homas Fraunkeleyn, of Bekenesfeld, relative to his arrears of rent for
tenements m Bekenesfeld. Sunday before St. Barnabas the Apostle,
June, 43 Edward III. Seal.

A. 62. Grant by William Queinterel, of Dachete, to Robert, son of
Robert the Fisher (Piscator') and Agnes his wife, of the same place, of
and at Southle abutting on Tamesforlong, in Dachete. Wednesday
before St. Lucia, 9 Edward II. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 63. Release by Sybil, formerly wife of Richard de Dachette, to

.on Russel, of the same place, of land at Parkusende and Gateweye fin
Dachette]. Sunday before the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 10 Edward II

Bucks.

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

A. 64. Grant by William Meyn, of Dachette, to Walter Tholi, of the
P ' D m Dachette ' Sunda y before Christmas, 4 Edward II.

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

A. 65. Release by Peter de Boxstede, with the consent of Isabella his

wife, to Henry, son of the said Isabella, of a wood in the parish of Burnham,

f annual rents issuing out of tenements in Prestore, and at ' le Mul-

ZbT/ * W ' tne ? SeS : ,r Sir , *> Vicar of Bham, William de Rolleburi,
Seab Brutewelle, clerk, Walter de Burnham, and others (named)!

A. 66. Grant by William Crees, of Boveneye, in Burnham, to William
ms son, of lands in Boveneye, of the fee called ' Cretnpehide,' and also of
certain annual rents. 4 February, 22 Edward III <*--

Seal.

A. 67. Grant by William Tuchet, knight, to Sir Hugh le Despenser,
of the manor of Lutegareshale, and also of the reversion of a rent outof the

for hl^T gai W'^ ale ' hel<J b j M bel > fomerl y Wife of William Grymbald,
- Witnesses :-Sirs Hugh le Despenser, the younger, John de

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[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]
[Bucks.]

A. 68. Grant by Thomas Cratoun, of Burstall, to John de Cleyd
HL 1SSUmg Ut land ^ Bur8taU

of

f i A ^ 6 - 9 'n G Z[ a ? t b ^^ hn de la Penne ' to Robert Est ailfl Joan his wife,
of land ,n Dachet. Witnesses :-J hn Mein, Simon Amant, John Eylrihc
Walter Iholy, and others (named). *

p'p'T.u y Henr y de P'nkeny to Simon, son of William le
Passur, of Dachente, of land and water in Dacch[ette]. Witnesses :_Cer
(named) Burnham, Richard de la Merke, and others

ANCIENT DEEDS.

< < A3&s*2ttgg^&

Sachet. [4 or 5 Edward III.] Much injured. Two seals.

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

, [Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

72

[Bucks.]

by John de Cheyne, son of Alexander de Cheyne,

Brok', Sard 'de la Vache, Roger de Bechesworthe, Adam Aynel, kuts.,
and others (named). Seal.

A 73 Grant by Avelina de Brokea, widow and Geoffrey her son to
Adtm del Turfpit and Margery his wife of land m Burstalle. May,
17 Edward I. Two seals.

by William Hemmyng, son and heir of Richard Hem-

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feast of St. Andrew, 17 Edward III. Seal.

Release by William, son of Robert le Budel, the younger, of
gon^ to Robert le Budel, his father, of land in Agmodesham.
Sunday, the close of Easter, 8 Edward I.

Endorsed: Quit-claim of Robert le Bedel, the son, against Sir H[ugh]
son of Otho.

A 76 Confirmation by Roger Dakeny, lord of Lathebury, of the

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

lomew, 19 Edward II.

A 77 Grant by Walter Reynild, of Dorneye, to Thomas his son, of
land "in <la Southfelde,' called < Tordelond,' [in Dorney]. Tuesday after
St. Barnabas, 10 Edward II. Injured.

A 78 Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Dfcpenser the younger, of
HameS manor, wMch belonged to Bartholomew de Badelesmere, a rebel.
Pontefract, 12 February, 16 Edward II. Great Seal.

A 79 Mandate by Stephen de Chenduth to the tenants of the manor
of telha 9 mstede to be SS to Sir Hugh son of Otho, to whom he has
granted the same manor and the whole tenement he had of J^n le Ran
in the yill of Aumondesham. London, the feast of the
4 Edward I. Fragment of seal.

A 80 Grant of protection to Hugh son of Otho, to whom Stephen de
Chtndu^ hadgtntedV manor of Isjlhamsted agamst the ^jn , re^Uye
to any debts contracted by the said Stephen with them in lespect ^o the
said manor of Iselhamsted. Westminster, 27 December, 6
Portion of Great Seal. ,

Endorsed- The King's writ to the Justices of the Jews relative to the
maSr^rolled at thlExchequer of the Jews among the Memoranda of
Easter Term, 6 Edward I.

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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

Bucks. A. 81. A similar protection to the same purport and for the same

reason as specified in A. 80, granted by the King to Hugh sou of Otho,
relative to the manor of Iselhamsted". 27 December, 6 Edward I.
Injured.

[Bucks.] A. 82. A copy of A. 80. Fragment of Seal.
[Bucks.] A. 83. Another copy of A. 80.

[Coraw.] A. 84. Grant by Robert Brito, son of Reginald de Trelan, to Robert,
son of Stephen de Trelanbigan, of all the land in Trelanhigan that the said
Stephen held of the said Reginald, rendering therefor 30d. yearly and the
services specified. Witnesses : Hervey son of Gilbert, John de Tregod,
Robert de St. Melan, and others (named). [13th century.]

[Bedf.] A. 85. Grant by Robert Pefot, of Aspeley, to Hubert de Burgh, Earl

of Kent, and Margaret his wife, of land on ' le Knol,' in the vill of
Aspeley. Witnesses : Hugh de Saleford, Walter, son of William de Lecton,
Nicholas de la Mare, of Saleford, and others (named). [A.D. 1226-1243.]

[Essex.] A. 86. Demise, for 10 years, by William de Mora to Richard, the

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two of his men, with their
services, &c., in Apsdene. Witnesses: Robert de Rokel', Thomas de
Bordesden, Warin, son of William de Walker, and others (named). [A.D.
1238.]

Berks. A , 87. Mandate by Geoffrey de Pycheford, steward of Queen Eleanor,

to the tenants of the late James Rossel, of Upton, to be respondent to Sir
Adam de Stratton, to whom the Queen, by reason of her having the custody
(during the minority of the heirs) of the lands of the said James Rossel,
had demised land in the vill of Upton. London, the feast of St. Catharine,
9 Edward I.

[Bertf.] A. 88. Grant by William, abbot of Ramsey, to Nicholas de la Penne,

of Great Gravenhyrst, of land formerly belonging to Ralph de Tyvelle.
Witnesses : Sir Bartholomew le Jovene, sheriff of Bedfordshire, Henry
de Meperteshale, Bartholomew de Bray, and others (named). [51-54
Henry III.]

Bedf. A. 89. Letters of attorney of Henry de Penkeny, knt., authorising

Thomas de Wyncelade to deliver to Hugh le Dispenser all his fees which Sir
Water le Fit Robert (sic) held of him in Tengery. Alnewik, Wednesday
after the Purification, 30 Edward I. Norman French. Fragment of seal.

[Bedf.] A. 9Q, Grant by John, son of Nicholas the Miller (Molendinar') of

Bedford, TO Robert the Sadler (Scellar'), and Amice his wile, of land in
the field of Bedford. Monday after St. Laurence, 47 Henry III. Seal.

Bedf. A. 91. Release by Emma, widow of the late William de Undewode, to

William Whyte, of Overton, and Walter de Chateriz, of her claim to lands,
tenements, &c. in the parish of Barton. Monday after St. James the
Apostle, 23 Edward III.

[Bucks.] A. 92. Grant by Thomas Freesel, of Bledelawe, to William de Catesby
of lands and tenements in the vills of Hameldone and Falle. Hameldon,
the feast of the Apostles Philip and James, 22 Edward I. Seal.

[Bedf.] A. 93. Grant by William, son of Lambert de Farndon, chaplain, to

Sir Hugh son of Otho, of all those lands which he held of the feoffinent of
Thomas de Flaunden and of John de Chene, respectively, in the vills of
Flaunden and Isenhamstede Cheyne. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Baches-
werthe, John de Cheyne, Stephen de Cheyndut, the younger, knts., and
others (named). Seal.

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Bucks,
Somers.,
Oxf., &c.

[Bucks.] A. 94. Grant by Sav.iric de Clovyle to William, son of John tie Bracy,
of land in the fields of Hertewelle and Staines, part of which bordered on
land held in dower by Matilda de Clovile of the land of the said Savaric,
and of meadows and pastures in ' le Inmede,' Meynotesham, ' Lagrantfeld-
mede,' and Hultendon. [Henry III.]

Endorsed: Grant by S[avaric] de Clovile to William, son of John de-
Bracy, of land which Lucy, his mother, had held in dower in the field of
Hertwell. [Henry III.]

A.. 95. Indenture, being a memorandum that, in the presence of
W. bishop of Worcester, Treasurer of England, Walter de Gloucester, the
escheator " citra Trentam," delivered to Hugh le Despenser the custody of
two parts of lands in Middelcleydon, in the King's hand by reason of the
minority of William, son and heir of William de Cantelupe, deceased,
together with the marriage of the said minor ; also the custody of lands in
Meriet, in the King's hand by reason of the minority of John, son and
heir of John de Meriet, deceased (over and above those assigned for the
dower of Margaret, late the wife of John de Meriet), together with the
marriage of the said minor ; also the custody of two parts of lands in
Norton Brun, in the King's hand by reason of the minority of Ralph, son
and heir of Richard de Fretewell, deceased, together with the marriage ot
the said minor ; also the custody of two parts of divers manors and lands
" citia Trentam," in the King's hand by reason of the minority of Peter,
son of Robert de la Mare, together with the marriage of the said minor ;
all which lands and marriages are assigned to the aforesaid Hugh, in part
payment of 2,000/. due to the said Hugh on account of monies lent to the
King. 19 November, 2 Edward II. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 96. Release by Nicholas Murdoc to Sir John de Haversham of a
pasture and rent [in Haversham]. Witnesses : Sirs John Drueel, William
deNodario, Richard de Borard, of Clifton, and others (named). [Henry III.]

[Cornw.] A. 97. Release by Richard Franceis, of Truveru [? Truro], to Drew

de Penhal of a messuage in Truveru, situate as described. Witnesses :
Bernard Keustock, Robert Keustock, Drew de Truverbicham, Philip Eliot,
Deui de Truveru, and others (named). [13th century.] Injured.

[Bedf.] A. 98. Grant by King Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser, the younger,

and to Eleanor his wife, of the reversion of the manors of Stotfold, Haime,
and Wilton, held for life by William de Braose after forfeiture by John de
Moubray. Rothwell, 1 June, 15 Edward II.

[Cornw.] A. 99. Grant by Robert, son of Gilbert de Detwode, to Stephen de

Dynesel, of all his land in Trederf [Tretherf] and Goynrytir " in sicco et
humido." Witnesses : Robert and William le Brun, William de Trenael,
and others (named). Saturday after St. Mark the Evangelist, 25 Edw. [I.].

[Bedf.] A. 100. Grant by Philip de Ho to Christiana Walerond his wife, as

her dower, of lands in Grethamstede in the parish of Luton, formerly held
in dower by his mother, Ellen de Ho, after the decease of Richard de Ho,
his father. Witnesses : Sirs Hugh le Despensyr, Gilbert de Elsefeud,
William Devyle, Robert Colewerth, Richard de Thorp, knts., and others
(named). [Edward I.] Seal.

Bedf. A. 101. Letters patent of William de Brewose as to the manors of

Stotfold, Haime, and Wyliton. 28 November, 16 Edward II.

[Bedf.] A. 102. Release by Nichoks Pig, of Bedford, to Gregory de Sancto

Albano, clerk, of a messuage and curtilage upon Berdesstapel in Bedford,
rendering for "hagablnm" Jrf. at "Hokeday." Witnesses: John

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Brodeye, Alan de Caudewelle, James, son of James Folebrit, John le
Noreis, Ralph de Statsand.

Endorsed: Sealed in the chamber of Gregory the clerk at the Hospital
of St. John's, Bedford, on the vigil of All Saints, 44 Henry III. [ The last
four witnesses are noted " obiit."]

fBedf.] A. 103. Grant by Richard de Shevingdou, abbot of Ramsey, to

William de Risceby, the elder, for his life, of the rent issuing from lands
demised in fee farm by Hugh [de Sulgrave], abbot of Ramsey, and his
convent to William Waleys and Joan his wife, in the fields and meadows
of Great Gravenhirst. Ramsey, 23 February, 49 Edward III. Norman
French.

[Bedf.] A. 104. Grant by Ralph de Tyvill to Hugh, the abbot, and the

convent ot Ramsey, of a tenement with appurtenances in Gravenhurst, Eye
buthlmgdon, and Pekesden, and the tenement which Elena, relict of Hugh
de Tyvill, uncle of Ralph, held in dower in the same places (except one
acre of land farmed to Roger Wythbred before this agreement), for ten
years or until the abbot and convent have received ten complete crops
therefrom, stubble not being counted a crop. For which grant they have
paid Ralph 74 marcs "in his urgent necessity." Witnesses : Master
Gilbert de Wepsted, Eustace de Caunville, and others (named) The
morrow of St. Brice the Bishop, 50 Hen. HI.

[Bedf.] A. 105. Obligation of Nicholas de la Penne, of Gravenhyrst to pay

the abbot of Ramsey the yearly rent of 8*. he owes for eight acres of land
he holds of the fee of Robert Bryan in Gravenhyrst Parva, and to quit-
claim all the land the abbot and convent have bought of Ralph de
Tyvylle, of the fee of Robert Bryan, of all demands that could be made
thereupon. Witnesses : Nicholas de Mapertishale, Richard Gabyun
Richard de la Bere, and others (named). [50 Hen. III.] Seal.

[Bedf.] A. 106. Confirmation by William de Cantilupe to the chapel in his

court of Eyton, of the grant made to it by his father, William de Cantilupe'
of a messuage and 12 acres of land in Eyton, 6 measures of wheat yearly'
and 22 solidates of annual rent; with a further grant of 50*. yearly to
support a second chaplain, and of a croft to keep a lamp burning in the
chapel ; with stipulations as to the appointment and support of the two
chaplains. Witnesses : Sir John son of Geoffrey, William de Warnevill
and others (named). [Edw. I.]

Endorsed: " Eytona com. Bedf. nunc Eton. It appears that Cantilupe
had fcyton and it was settled on Millecent, married to Ive Zouche
Claus. 2 E. I. dorso m. 12. Scr. P. L. [Le Neve]."

[ ] A. 107. Grant by William de la More to the canons of Holy Trinity

AMu d T'T,L th ^ , h . om ^ e and service of Ailbod Rufus, and all the land
Ailbod holds of him in Langeport, at a yearly rent of two white gloves
saving the King's foreign rent appertaining to three acres of the same fee'
Witnesses : Richard de Satesbir', Adam de Bracking, and others (named)!
\_c. A.I). 1238.J Scctl,

[Herts.] A. 108. Grant by Theobald, son and heir of William de Mora to

Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London of the
tenement that John Plume and Reginald Scherewind held at Apseden at a
yearly rent of Id. to himself, and 4rf. to the lord. For this grant the osnoas
have paid four silver marcs. Witnesses : Robert de la Rochele, John des
Eschalers, Thomas son of Wi, John de Lesnes, Nicholas de Anesti, Oliver
de Sandon, Walter Hacon, John de Marines, Peter Bussel, John de Tefonte
and others (named). The day of St. Peter in Cathedra, 1240[-1]

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Bucks.

Bucks.

Bucks.

Bucks.

Bucks.

Bucks.

Bucks.

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

A 1O9 Grant by Nicholas, son of Richard the Merchant (Mercatoris),
of Doiney'of the half of a messuage and all his laud and rents in Dorney,
I Jol n son of Richard in la Lane, of Windsor, upon the marriage of the
latter with his daughter Matilda, at an annual rent of 2j. llrf., the premises
to revlr to Nicholas and his heirs after the death of the said John and
Matilda. Witnesses s_Richard de Suthore, Ralph de la Hyelde, and others
(named). Seal.

A 11O Grant by Nicholas, son of Walter the Smith (Fabr'), of
Doraev to Walter, son of Walter son of Robert de Cippeham, of three acres
Sand'in Dorney at a yearly rent of 12A Witnesses -Robert de Brute-
welle, clerk, Walter de Dorneye, clerk, and others (named). [Edward I.]
Seal.

A 111 Grant by Thomas, son of Walter Reynild, of Dorney, to
Thomas son of Walter, of the same, of half an acre in Dorney, to be held
bv the services due to the chief lord of the fee Witnesses :-Will,am
Lovel, Nicholas le Cave, and others (named). Monday next before St.
Matthew the Apostle, 19 Edward II.

A 112 Grant by Robert called ' le Priour, 1 of Chepyng Farndon, to
Robert le Grete, for a certain sum of money, of a messuage and curtilage
in Dorney, which he had by gift from Alice Davers. 4 July, o Edward 1 II.

A 113 Grant by Robert atte Sawegere to William, son of Richard
son of Walter de Dorney, of the cottage and curtilage in Dorney he
formerly had by feoffment of Robert le Priour. Tuesday, the feast of
St. Thomas the Martyr, 6 Edward III.

A 114 Grant by William, son of Richard son of Walter de Dorney,
to Robert atte Saugere and Matilda his wife, of a cottage and curtilage m
Dorney. Thursday next before St. Valentine, 7 Edward III. Seal.

A 115 Grant by Matilda, formerly wife of Robert atte Saugere, to

Robert le' Heir, of Frymelee, and Matilda his wife, of a cottage with

curtilage in Dorney. Tuesday, the feast of St. Peter ad Vmcula,
9 Edward III.

A 116 Grant by Thomas Fizwater, of Dorney, to John Michel, of
Burn'hain,'of arable land in Burnham, from the present time till next
Michaelmas and for 14 years from then free of rent The said Thomas
binds himself to observe these covenants under penalty of 20*. to the said John,
to be levied on his goods if he infringe them. 24 March, 21 Edward ]
Fragment of seal.

A 117 Release by Richard Lovel, son and heir of William Lovel, of
Bove'neye.'to Richard, son of Thomas Fizwater, of Dorney, of an acre of
land in < le Southfelde.' Dorney, 6 March, 26 Edward III

Endorsed : " Carta de 1 acra terre in ' le Suthfeld super Wethull.

A 118 Grant by Symon Saffrer, of Dorney. to his son Richard and
his lawful heirs, of an acre of land lying on the < Heywey ' [in Dorney]
with reversion to Symon and his heirs in case of the decease of Richard and
his lawful heirs. Dorney, Saturday next before St. Perpetua the Virgin,
22 Edward III. Seal.

A 119 Grant by Walter to Richard .... of the moiety of

a messuage and some land in Dorney. 29 [Edward III.] Decayed, only
half the document remaining.

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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

Bucks. A. 120. Grant by Simon de Worthyngpole, of Dorney, to Thomas

William, of Dorney, of a piece of his garden in Dorney, containing
13 ft. by 63 ft. 12"October, 13 Edward III. Fragment of seal.

Bucks. A. 121. Grant by Margery, daughter of Ralph Elys, of Dorney, to

Walter, son of Walter son of Robert, of a cottage with curtilage and three
acres of land in Dorney. Witnesses : Robert the Clerk (Cleiico), of
Dorney, and others (named).

Bucks. A. 122. Grant by Henry Lovel, of Boveneye, to Walter, son of Walter

de Dorney, of two acres of land in Dorney, at a yearly rent of one clove.

Witnesses : Robert le Clerk of Dorney and others (named.). [Edward I.]

Endorsed: " Carta de duabus acris terre in ' le Suthfeld ' super ' le

Wetlmlle.' "

Bucks. A. 123. Grant by Geoffrey Maister and Juliana, his wife, to Walter

son of Robert, for 16 rnarcs of silver, of a messuage and 13 acres of land in
Dorney, coming to them by the death of Richard son of Alexander, father
of the said Juliana, a yearly rent of 4*. 2d. issuing from a tenement
which Nicholas Culp holds of them, and a rent of 2*. 5d. issuing from
other tenements in Dorney, at a yearly rent of one clovi'. Witnesses :
Ralph le Roter and others (named).

Bucks. A. 124. Grant by Nicholas Fitz Water to Robert Scot and Richard

Plemell, all of Dorney, of all his lands, tenements and other possessions in
co. Bucks, viz., in Dorney, Boveney and Burnham. Wednesday the
feast of the Apostles Philip and James, 21 Richard II. Seal.

Bucks. A. 125. Grant by Nicholas William to Nicholas Fitzwater, both of

Dorney, of all his lands and tenements in Dorney and Boveuey, which
formerly belonged to Thomas William, of Dorney, except one house and
garden adjoining, and of annual rents of 12rf. issuing from a certain cottage,
Wd. from tenements specified, and 4d. from an acre of land at Warnyngpole,
the situation of all the premises being clearly defined. Sunday, the morrow
of Michaelmas, 10 Richard II. Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 126. Grant by Nicholas Dent, of Dorney, and John Webbe, of
New Windsor, to Magota, late wife of Richard Kenebolde, of Dorney, of a
messuage with curtilage and six acres of land in Dorney, for her life, with
reversion to the right heirs of Richard Kenebolde. Witnesses : Nicholas
Fewater and others (named). Friday, the feast of St. Gregory the Pope,
18 Richard II. Two seals, one a fragment.

[Bedf.] A. 127. Grant by Peter de Buelles and Mary his wife, to the church

of St. Benedict at Ramsey, the abbot Hugh, and the convent there, of
land in Gravenhurst, in exchange for the same quantity of land belonging
to the abbey granted to them by charter under the abbot's seal. Witnesses :
Sir Richard, son of Ralph de Smelhesho, knight, Bartholomew de Bray,
John de la Mare, Roger de Akholt, Thomas de Grauntcurt, and others
(named). [A.D. 1254-1267.]

[Bedf.] A. 128- Release by Ralph de Tyville to the church of the Blessed

Mary and St. Benedict of Ramsey, and the abbot and convent there, of all his
manor of Gravenhurst, with its appurtenances in Suthlingdon, Gravenhurst,
Pekesden, and Meparteshale, on payment to him of Id. [yearly] at Easter.
For this grant the abbot and convent have paid him 250 marcs of silver.
Witnesses : Bartholomew le Juven', then sheriff of Bedford, Master
Gilbert de Wepstede, then steward of Ramsey, William de Stowe, John de
Sulegrave, John de Beaines, Eustace de Caumvill, John do Bray, and Geoffrey
Bolond. [A.D. 1266-1270.] Seal.

Endorsed : " Carta de manerio de Gravenhyrst dupplicata."

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[Bedf.] A. 129. Duplicate of the above release to Ramsey Abbey. The same

witnesses, the last only being omitted. [A.D. 1266-1270.] Seal.

[Bedf.] A. 130. Grant by Ralph de Tyvile to the church of St. Marv ami

St. Benedict at Ramsey, Hugh, the abbot, and the convent there, of 1 6 acres
of land in a field called ' Sudgrave,' in frankalmoign. The position of the
land is accurately defined. Witnesses: Sir William le Moneye and Sir
Berengar le Moyne, knights, Master Gilbert de Welpsted, then steward
of Ramsey, Thomas de Granteurth, Eustace de Caumville, William the
Clerk (Cl'ico) of Pekesdene, John de Sulgrave, John de Benmeys, au.i
William de Stowe. [c. A.D. 1270.]

[Bedf.] A. 131. Grant by Ralph, called ' the Marshal ' (Marescallus), of Craun-

feld, to John de Sutton, clerk, for 40*., of his wood called ' Brechgrove,' iu
Craunfeld. Saturday next after the Nativity of John the Baptist,

22 Edward [I.]. Seal.

[Bedf.] A. 132. Grant by Nicholas de la Dole to the church of St. Benedict at

Ramsey, Sir Ranulf, the abbot, and the convent there, of all his land of ' la
Dole ' in Cranfeld. Witnesses : William de WassingeP, Geoffrey SOB of
Rodlaund, Roger de Hacolt, and others (named). [A.D. 1231-1253.]

[Bedf.] A. 133. Confirmation by H[ngh], abbot of Ramsey, of the grant by

Geoffrey tlie Cook (Cod), brother of Gervase de Hokes, of Cranfeld, to
Thomas the Mason (Cementar'), of Wuburn, of the tenement in which
Gervase de Hokes died seised in demesne as of fee to be held of the abbot
and his successors on payment of half a marc of silver yearly at the same
three terms as the other tenants of the abbey in Craufeld. Witnesses :
Geoffrey'Rodland, William de Wassingele, Ralph the Marshal (Mariscallo),
of Cranfeld, and others (named). [A.D. 1216-1231].

[Bedf.] A. 134. Release by Ralph, called ' the Marshal,' of Craunfeld, to John

de Suttone, clerk, of the wood in Craunfeld, called ' Brechgrove,' which he
has granted to the said John by charter [see A. 131]. Witnesses : Richard
Rodlaud, Robert de la Bourne, Philip Rycher, William de Wassingle, and
others (named). Wednesday next before St. Mark the Evangelist,

23 Edward I. Fragment of seal.

[Bedf.] A. 135. Release by John de Sutton, clerk, to John, abbot of Ramsey,

of the wood called ' Brechgrove ' [in Cranfeld], which he had by grant and
feoffment from Ralph called ' le Mareschal,' of Craunfeld. Witnesses:
John de Clervaus, Ralph de Clervaus, Alexander de Rypton, William de
Wassingle, Richard Rodlaund, Philip Richer, Robert de la Burne. [A.D.
1285-1316.] Fragment of seal.

Bedf. A. 136. Letters of attorney of John, abbot of Ramsey, authorising

Stephen de Deneford, his fellow-monk, to receive the seisin, by feoffment of
William de Wassingley, the elder, of a messuage and land in Craunfeld which
formerly belonged to Elias de Hokes. Ramsey, Tuesday next before
St. Hilary, 4 Edward II. Fragment of seal.

[Bedf.] A. 137. Grant by William, son of William sou of Robert de Craunfeld,

to William, son of William de Wassyngleye, of Craunfeld, for 20 marcs, of
all his land and tenement in Craunfeld, with all appurtenances and the
homage and service of free tenants, many of whom are named, the said
William paying the grantor annually, for term of his life, six marcs of
silver. Witnesses: Roger Hermer, of Merston, Philip Richer, of Wrox-
hulle, and others (named). Tuesday, the vigil of St. Ambrose the Bishop,
in April, 24 Edward I. Contemporary transcript.

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

[Bedf.] A. 138. Grant by John de Suttone, clerk, to the church of St. Benedict

of Ramsey, to John, the abbot, and the convent thereof, of all his wood called
' Brechgrove ' in Craunfeld. Witnesses : Richard Rolland, Philip Rycher,
William Robert, and others (named). Tuesday next after St. Nicholas,
33 Edward I.

[Bedf.] A. 139. Demise by Simon, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, to

Sir William de Herle, knight, Robert de Sadyngton, and Master Robert de
Burgh, rector of Houghton, of the manor of Schutlyngdon, with the hamlets
of Pekesdene and Gravenhurst, the manors of Barton and Craunfeld,
with the appurtenances, saving the advowsons of the churches of all the
manors, at the yearly rent of 113/. 6*. 8d. for the manor of Shutlyngdon,
for Barton 50/., and for Craunfeld 1001. of silver, with right of re-entry
upon the premises in case of failure of payment. Witnesses : Sirs William
le Moigne and John de Deen, knights, and others (named). Ramsey,
3 February, 11 Ed w. III.

[Bucks.] A. 140. Grant by Roger de Walecote, and Alice his wife, daughter of
William Bataile, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity,
London, of all land with appurtenances which they held in Langeley of the
fee of Sir Ralph de Cheyndedut, paying 8*. yearly to the lord of the soil
(domino fundi). Witnesses: Reiner de Bungeye, then Mayor of London,
John de Gisortz, Michael Tovy, then sheriffs of London, John de Chodres,
sheriff of Middlesex, William de Paris, John Harding, Roger de Blakevile,
Ralph le Tailur, and others (named). [23 or 25 Hen. IIT.] One of the
two seals remaining.

[Bucks.] A. 141. "" Confirmation by Ralph de Cheyndedut to Richard, the prior, and
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the above grant, the property being
described as " the tenement with houses and appurtenances which Roger de
Walekote, and Alice his wife, held in Langley ; " the rent of 8*. being
reserved, and the prior and convent] giving 20 marks of silver for this
confirmation. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Arenden, Alexander de Chesney,
Geoffrey de Childewik, Hugh Pirun, knights, Nicholas de Bulstrode,
Ralph le Tailur, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] Seal.

[Bucks.] A. 142. Grant by Ralph de Cheyndedut to Richard, the prior, and the

canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 3 ferthings (ferthingos) of land
with messuages, &c. in Langele, at the yearly rent of 2s. Witnesses : Sir
Geoffrey de Arendene, Nicholas de Flaumdene, Reginald Rudifat, Nicholas
de Bruera, Nicholas de Bulestrode, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.]

[Bncks.] A. 143. Confirmation by Stephen de Cheyndedut, son of Ralph de
Cheyndedut, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London,
of all lands granted them by his father Ralph in Langele, to be held
according to the tenor of charters of the said Ralph. Witnesses : Philip
Basset, Richard de Banstede, clerk, Peter de Tany, John de Esenefeld. and
others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.]

[Berks.] A. 144. Grant by Thomas, son of Thomas son of Adam de Denehes-
worth, to Sir Adam the Clerk (Clerico) of Stratton, of all his land in
Dencheswurth except what Alice his mother holds as her dower ; at an
annual quit-rent of Id. For this grant the said Adam has paid him
27 marcs of silver. Witnesses : Walter de Ripariis, of Hanney, John
de Gopsulle, William de Semmor, of Hanney, William de la More, and
others (named),

[Berks.] A. 145. List of a jury, headed " Inquisicio de Henrico de Chokes."
Fifteen of the names have the word " Jur' " against them. Damaged.

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[Berks.] A. 146. Letters of attorney of William de Wykhani, archdeacon of
Lincoln, John do Estburi, and Thomas Temese, appointing Robert
Northward to receive seisin of the manor of Wadolee and Wykyngesham,
granted them by Sir Richard de Penbrugg. Wadelee, 3 February,
38 Edward III. Fragments of three seals.

[Berks.] A. 147. Release by Rosa, relict of John de Horsull, of New Windsor,
deceased, to John, son of Simon Russel, of Datchet, of three acres of old
inclosure at Barndestone by ' le Knappes,' in Old Windsor, according to a
grant thereof made by the said John Horsull \_sic~] to the same Russel.
Thursday, the morrow of the Conception, 18 Edward III.

[Berks.] A. 148. Release by John [de Estbury ? See Inq. p.m., 48 Edward III.,

No. 22] to Fulk of a burgage in Spenhamland recovered by writ

of right in Berkshire against David Lakefat. For this quitclaim Fulk
has given him 20*. Witnesses : Elias de Bagenore, Roger Walerond,
Ralph Fitele, Roger de Loges, then steward, and others (named).
Decayed.

[Berks.] A. 149. Grant by Sir John Brocas to the King of all his lands and

tenements in Clewer, Bray, Dydeworth, and Windsor. Witnesses : Simon
bishop of Ely, John bishop of Worcester, William de Wykeham, arch-
deacon of Lincoln, John de Foxlee, John Syfrewast, and John atte Lee,
knights. Windsor, 25 February, 38 Edward [III.]. Seal of arms
broken.

[Berks.] A. 150. Release by Peter de Brumpton, clerk, to King Edward III.,
of all his lands and tenements in Windsor Park. London, 1 June,
50 Edward III. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 151. Grant by John Smyth, of New Windsor, to King Edward III.
and his right heirs, of an acre of land in the field called ' Lydecroft,'
below Windsor Castle. Witnesses : John Cyfrewast, knight, and others
(named). Windsor, 1 March, 42 Edward III. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 152. Grant by Isabel Hertle, of New Windsor, to the same, of an

acre of land in the field called ' Lydecroft.' Same witnesses named as in
A. 151. 1 March, 42 Edward III. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 153. Grant by William Trussel, knight, of Cublesdon, to Edward

King of England and France, of his lands and tenements of " Fobye Johan,
Hiremere and Wicchemere," assarted from the soil of the forest of Windsor,
and his possessions in Old Windsor, New Windsor, Wynkefeld, and Ascot,
which are parcel of the castle and manor of Windsor, and which Oliver de
Burdeux held by grant from Edward, father of the present King ; also of the
lands which the said Oliver had in Eton by Windsor, and which William de
Stratton, knight, holds for the term of Oliver's life, after whose death they
ought to remain to Trussel, but such remainder he transfers to the King.
This is in exchange for the manor of Eton Hastyngs, co. Berks, and the
advowson of the church of the same manor, which the King has granted
Trussel by his charter. Witnesses : William bishop of Winchester,
John bishop of Rochester, Richard, Earl of Arundel, and Roger de
Mortimer, Earl of March, Geoffrey de Say, John de Gray, of Retherfeld,
Richard la Vache, and John Brocas. New Windsor, 2 January, 1348[-9],
32 Edward III.

[Berks.] A. 154. Release by Roger Monfort, called ' Hunte,' of Reading, to
Richard atte Stonyforde, of the lands and tenements formerly the property
of John le Foughlere, in Wood Street, Reading. Witnesses : Richard Budel,
mayor of Reading, and others (named). Reading, Thursday next before
St. George, 3 Richard II. Seal.

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[Berks.] J^ t 155. Grant by Adam Caperon, of New Windsor, to the King, of an

acre of land in the field called ' Lydecroft.' Same witnesses named as in
A. 152. 1 March, 42 Edward III. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 156. Grant by William de la Wysaude to Hugh le Dispenser

(Dispensatori), son and heir of Sir Hugh le Dispenser, of a messuage and
curtilage in St. Giles' parish, Reading, at a yearly rent of 18rf. silver ;
the said Hugh having paid 5 marcs of silver for this grant. Witnesses :
Gilbert le Blunt, Nicholas de Didenham, William de la Gaston', and others
(named).

A. 157. Release by John le Foughlere, son and heir of the late
Gilbert le Foughle [sic], of Reading, to Richard atte Stonyford, of lands
and tenements formerly belonging to John le Foughlere, his uncle, in
Wood Street, Reading. Witnesses : Richard Budel, mayor of Reading,
and others (named). Reading, Wednesday next before St. George,
3 Richard II. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 158. Release by Walter Strode, of Reading, to Richard Stonyng-

forde, of Birefilde parish, of a tenement called ' Stonyngfordes place,' in
Wood Street, Reading. Tuesday next belore St. Laurence, 17 Richard II.

[Berks.] A. 159. Grant by John Foughlere, son and heir of the late Gilbert le

Fougblere, to Roger Hunte, and Isabel his wife, of a tenement in Wood
Street, Reading, which came to him at the death of John le Fonghlere, his
uncle, during the life of each of them, and for a year after their decease, at
a yearly rent of 12*. Reading, Monday next after Michaelmas, 3 Richard II.
Seal.

[Berks.] A. 160. Grant, by John le Foughlere, son and heir of the late Gilbert

le Foughlere, of Reading, to Richard atte Stonyford, of all the lands and
tenements in Wood Street, Reading, which came to him on the death of
John le Foughlere, his uncle. Witnesses : Geoffrey Budel, mayor of
Reading, and others (named). Reading, Tuesday next before St. George,
3 Richard II. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 161. Grant by John de Olney to King Edward III. " and his right

heirs of England," of 5 acres in the field called ' Lydecroft,' below Windsor
Castle. Witnesses : John Cyfrewast, knight, and others (named). Windsor,
1 March, 42 Edward III. Seal of arms.

[Berks.] A. 162. Declaration by John Marner and John Sly, executors of the

will of John Tumour, of Reading, that the latter by his will, dated Tuesday
next before the feast of St. Laurence the Martyr, 1397, having left a certain
messuage in London Road, Reading, to Margaret his wife, for her life, and
directed that after her death it should be sold by consent of the mayor for
the time being, and the proceeds given to the support of the work in the
nave of St. Giles* Church, Reading ; with the assent of William Skoryare,
this year mayor of Reading, they have granted the said messuage to John
Merham, of Reading, and Matilda his wife. Witnesses : William Skoryare,
this year mayor of Reading, John Barbour. and William Norhampton,
bailiffs, and others (named). 8 April, 21 Richard II. Two seals.

[Berks.] A. 163. Release by Marion Barr', late wife of Adam Barr', of Old

Windsor, to Richard atte Wodde, of the same place, of nil the property in the

parish of Old Windsor formerly belonging to her husband. Witnesses:

- Thomas Gooldchoppe and Robert Ward, of Aylesbury, and others (named).

Sunday next after the Annunciation, 21 Richard II.

ANCIENT DEEDS.

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[Berks.] A. 164. Letters Patent containing the grant to Isabel Queen of England,

"our Consort," of the castles, boroughs, and honours of Walyngforcl and
St. Valery (de Sancto JFalerico), with their appurtenances, for her life; all
clues that could or ought to be levied therein for the use of the King or
his heirs to be levied for the Queen's use. Westminster, 22 April,
10 [Edward II.].

Endorsed: " be Castro et Manerio de Wallingford." Duplicate.
Fragment of Great Seal.

[Berks.] A. 165. Letters Patent confirming the grant to Richard de Pene-

brugge, knight, by the abbot and convent of Stanley Abbey, Wilts, of
their manor lately called ' Worda,' but now called the manors of Wadele and
Wykyngesham, together with the knights' fees, advowsons of churches, and
all other appurtenances, although the Abbey had those manors from the
King's ancestors in frankalmoign. Westminster, 4 July, 37 Edward [III.]
Great Seal, slightly damaged.

[Berks.] A. 166. Release by John Bryth', of Old Windsor, to John Warde, of

the same, of an acre of land in Crokkerescroft, in the same town, of which
he has made Warde a grant. Old Windsor, Tuesday, the feast of the
Annunciation, 5 Henry IV.

[Berks.] A. 167. Grant to Richard de Pembrugg of two fairs yearly in his

manors of Wadelee and Wykyngesham, on Ascension Day and Mary
Magdalene's Day, respectively, under certain restrictions specified ; and
also licence to impark 200 acres in the manors aforesaid. Witnesses:
S[imou] bishop of Ely, Chancellor, J[ohn] bishop of Worcester, Treasurer,
John, Duke of Lancaster, and Edmund, Earl of Cambridge, "our most dear
sons," Richard, Earl of Arundel, William de Monte Acuto, Earl of Salisbury,
Thomas de Veer, Earl of Oxford, Edward le Despenser, and John atte Lee,
Steward of the Household. Westminster, 10 February, 38 Edward [III.].
Fragments of Great Seal in leather bag.

[Berks.] A. 168. Grant by William de Wikham, archdeacon of Lincoln,

John de Estbury, and Thomas Temese, by royal licence, to Richard de
Pembrugge, knight, of the manor \_xic] of Wadelee and Wykingesham, which
they had by grant of the sanu; Richard ; with remainder to Edward, King
of England, and his heirs if Pembrugge die without heirs. Witnesses :
Almaric de St. Ainuml, Robert de Corbet, and Thomas de Besils, knights,
Gilbert de Schotesbrok, John Clet, John de Eketon, and others (named).
Wadelee, 18 February, 38 Edward III. Two seals of arms, and one with
a device.

[Berks.] A. 169. Grant by Richard de Penbrugge, knight, by royal licence,

to William de Wykbam, archdeacon of Lincoln, John de Estburi, and
Thomas de Temese, of his manor of Wadelee and Wykyngesham, which
he had by grant of the abbot and convent of Stanlegh [co. Wilts].
Witnesses as in A. 168. Wadelee, 13 February, 38 Edward III. Seal
of arms.

[Berks.] A. 170. Letters patent licensing John, abbot of Stanley, co. Wilts,
and the convent of the same abbey, to enfeoff Richard de Penebrugge,
knight, with their manor, lately called ' Worda,' but now known as the
manors of Wadele and Wykyngesham, with its knights' fees, advowsons,
and all other appurtenances, and giving permission to Penebrugge to hold
the same. Westminster, 1 June, 37 Edward [III]. Portion of Great
Seal.

Endorsed : " Irrotulatur in memorandis Scaccarii, videlicet, inter
Recorda de termino Sancti Michaelis, anno xlviii Regis Edwardi tertii,
ex parte Reinemoratoris Regis, in quodam proccssu tangente Ricardum de
Penebrugge infrascriptum."
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[Berks.]

[Berks.]

[Berks.]

A. 171. Grant by John Pope, of Old Windsor, to Adam Ban-', of
half an acre of land bordering on the Thames in Old Windsor parish,
formerly belonging to John Causere, in a meadow called ' Quenegrove.' Old
Windsor, Thursday next after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 28 Edward III.

A. 172. Grant by Thomas de Tyle, of Old Windsor, to Adam Ban-'
and Marion his wife, of the same place, of a tenement and croft adjoining,
and 7^ acres of land in ' la Northfeld,' ' le Walks,' ' le Hnme,' and elsewhere
in the fields of Old Windsor, as herein specified, at yearly rents of 2s. Qd. to
himself, and Qd. to the prioress of Ankerwyk. The morrow of St. Julian
the Bishop, 37 Edward III. Seal.

A. 173. Release by William Howeman, of Aylcsbury, and Cristinu
his wife, to Richard atte Wodde, of Old Windsor, of all lands and
tenements in Old Windsor parish, formerly belonging to Adam Barr',
father of the said Cristina. Witnesses : Thomas Goldehoppe and Robert
Ward, of Aylesbury, and others (named). Old Windsor, 2 April,
21 Richard II. Two seals.

[Berks.] A. 174. Letters of attorney of Marion Barr, relict of Adam Barr,

of Old Windsor, authorising Thomas Mulleward, of New Windsor, and
John Ward, of Old Windsor, to give seisin to Richard attc Wodde, of
Old Windsor, of all her lands and tenements [in Old Windsor, see A. 175],
as in a grant of fee simple thereof made to the said Richard is more
fully contained. Old Windsor, Sunday next before the Annunciation,
21 Richard II. Seal.

[Berks.] A. 175. Grant by the same to the same of all her lands and tene-

ments in Old Windsor. Witnesses as in A. 174. Old Windsor, Sunday
next before the Annunciation, 21 Richard II. Fragment of seal.

[Bucks.] A. 176. Grant by William de Kenebell to Warin de Monte Canesy of

seven solidates of rent due to him annually from Ralph, son of John de
Wendover, and John his father, for land in Massenden Magna (Missenden),
and 25 denariates of rent issuing from a croft in Stokes parish ; for which
grant Warin has paid him 100*. fine. Witnesses : Sir Milo Neirnuit,
Sir William de Huptun, Alexander his son, Sir Jordan de Arches,
Sir Andrew de Hengham, Sir Thomas de Fossa, Gilbert de Bracy,
William Neirnuit, Sir Gilbert de Bolebec, and others (named), fortiori
of seal.

[Bucks.] A. 177. Certificate by William, son of Robert de Verdonn, of Schenley

Maunsell, that he has restored the manor of Schenley Maunsell to his
brother Robert, which he had for term of his life by grant from the said
Robert, together with all his goods found therein. Witnesses : John de
Peyto, the younger, John Comyn, the elder, John de Middelmor, John
Comyn, the younger, and John de Conyngesby. Thursday next after the
Octaves of St. Hilary, 13 Edward III. Seal of arms,

[Bucks.] A. 178. Grant by Hugh Dispenser (Dispensator) to Robert de

Fornham, for term of his life, of a water-mill in Querendon, called ' le
Middelmulne,' with millpond and all appurtenances (reserving the right of
free grinding therein for his own family), on condition of his keeping it
in repair, and that after his death his heirs restore it, in as good condition
as he received it, to Dispenser or his heirs. Witnesses : Serle de Thorp,
Gilbert Petimon, of Barewe, and others (named). Lutteburg (Lothbury),
St. Vincent the Martyr's day, 8 Edward [I.]. Portion of seal.

ANCIENT DEEDS.

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[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

[Cornw.]

[Bucks.]

[Bucks.]

Bucks.

Bucks.
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[Bucks.]

A. 179. Grant by John ntto Ok, of Haversham, baker of Tykcford
priory, to Alexander Wocche, porter of the same, of a messuage in
Tykefonl, paying 6il. yearly towards the lamp of St. Peter in the chancel
of Newport Pagnell. Tykeford, Tuesday next after St. Alban the Martyr,
23 Edward III.

A. 180. Release by Amabil, relict of Walter, son of Miles de
Tykeford, to John, son of Alan de Haversam, of a small house in Tykeford.
"Witnesses : Laurence Culpyn, and others (named). Tykeford, the sixth
day from Christmas, 30 Edward [I.].

A. 181. Grant by William de Wenrych, vicar of Aston Rohand [co.
Oxford], to Robert de Wenrych, clerk, of a tenement in Tykeford,
extending from the foot of Tykeford bridge to the garden of the vicar of
Newport, which he had by grant of Walter de Crawele. Witnesses:
John de Crawele, John le Bareker, and others (named). Tykeford,
Wednesday, the feast of St. Margaret, 8 Edward III. Portion of seal.

A. 182. Grant by Eoger, son of Roger Terri, of Newport Payne, to
Walter, son of John Grikke, of the same place, for a fine 'of a marc of silver,
of a curtilage in Tykeford " ad pontuin australem," abutting on the Castle-
mead. Witnesses: Robert Terri, Henry Grikke, and others (named).

A. 183. Grant by Ralph de Arundell to Oliver do Arundell, his son,
of land in Bodvaluc, rendcring'yearly a pair of gilt spurs or fid., and the
service due from himself to the lords of Kardynan. Witnesses : Sirs
Thomas le Arcedeakene and John de Treiagu, John de Beaupri, Stephen de
Podiford, and others (named). [13th century.]

A. 184. Grant by John Golaffre, of Certeden, by consent of Alice
his wife, to John de Hinton, upon the latter's marriage with Matilda his
daughter, of all his property in Saunderdon. Witnesses : Sir William
do Beauchamp and Sir William de Saunderton, knights, Henry Dayrel,
Ralph Broun, and Hugh de Colverdon. Portion of seal.

A. 185. Grant by Agnes, late wife of John Bartelot, of Tykeford,
to John, son of Huinfry, and Alice his wife, of the same place, of land iu
Tykeford, adjoining land belonging to the prior of Tykeford, abutting on
Smethehull and in Stremmede and Watermedc. Witnesses : Roger
Hodelyve, William Gully, Roger le Marchal, and others (named). Neuport
Paynel, Friday, the feast of St. James, 20 Edw. II.

A. 186. Grant by John Batayle and John Hunte, of Brykhull Parva,
to Joan late wife, and Joan daughter of Thomas Stubbes, of all lands and
tenements in Ravenston, which they formerly had by feoffment of the said
Stubbes. Witnesses : John Barkere, of Weston, and others (named).
Rauneston (Raveuston), 6 March, 22 Richard II. Fragment of seal.

_ A. 187. Certificate by Alan Plokenet that whereas he had granted to
Sir Hugh le Despenser, the elder, his manor of Pydintone in cos. Bucks and
Oxon, he now grants him all chattels and other his moveables in the said
manor, except the ornaments of the chapel. London, 14 June, 2 Edward II.
Portion of seal.

A. 188. Demise by Hugh le Despenser, the younger, to Isabel atten
Okc, for her life, of all the lands and tenements in Merlawe Magna, which
he had by demise from the same Isabel ; granting her also yearly four
quarters of wheat out of his manor of Merlawe, and two cartloads of wood :
after her death her executors to have free administration of all her goods
nnd chattels. V" " ' ' ' " T ' "" ' ' " ' "

Wednesday next

Witnesses : Robert de West Wicombe and others (named).
:t before St. Peter in Cathedra, 14 Edward II. Seal.

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[Bucks.] A. 189. Release by Isabel atten Oke, of Merlawe Magna, to Sir Hugh

le Despenser, the younger, of all lands and tenements she held in Merlawe
Magna, with all chattels therein. Witnesses as in A. 188. The feast of
St. Valentine, 14 Edward II. Seal.

[Chesh.] A. 190. Release by Alice de Kenyan, late wife of William de

Derisbury, to Hugh de Derisbury and his heirs, of all the portion coming
to her as dower on the death of William her husband, of his land in
Derisbury, for term of her life, paying her therefor 3s. yearly. Witnesses :
Sir Hugh de Dutton, Ralph de Derisbury, Adam de Hatton, Henry le
Norrays, Henry de Kenyan, and others (named).

[Chesh.] A. 191. Demise by Thomas, son of Richard son of Michael de Medio
Wico, to William Swan and Joan his wife, of a messuage in Middlewich,
for twelve years from Christmas, 1339. Witnesses : Richard de Bulkelegh,
Richard del Shawe, Richard Haregreve, and others (named). Middlewich,
the morrow of the Purification, 1339[-40]. Portion of seal.

[Chesh.] A. 192. Grant by Simon the Chaplain (Capellanus), of Middlewich, to
John de Luchteburgh, and Felicia his wife, of all lands and tenements
he held by grant from the said John in Middlewich, and " in territorio de
Neuton." Witnesses : Robert de Bulkylegh, John de Coton, Adam le
Parker, Richard de Warihul, and Peter Calvilegh. Middlewich, Tuesday
after St. Matthias the Apostle, 1324.

[Chesh.] A. 193. Release by Isabel de Derisburi, relict of Alan de I-ascelis, to
Henry le Norreys, and Margery his wife, of her third part of the whole
vill of Derisburi, in Halytonsire ; they giving in exchange to her and
Henry de Bechinton and Alice his wife all their land in Pulton in Waley,
Lisecare, and Secumbe. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Chedle and Sir
Geoffrey de Werburton, knights, Adam de Huttou, and others (named).
Seal.

[Chesh.] A. 194:. Grant by Beatrice'de Deresburi to William her son, of the
land William de Mara formerly held of her in Deresburi, and all her new
assarted land, with incident privileges, at a yearly rent of 1 Ib. of pepper
during her life. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Dutton, Sir Geoffrey de
Clifton, and others (named). Slightly damaged.

[Chesh.] A. 195. Letters patent containing grant to William Danyell, of

Deresbury, whom the King has retained by him for his life, of 100*. yearly,
to be paid out of the Exchequer at Chester during his life, or till the
King direct otherwise. Sealed with the seal of the Exchequer at Chester.
10 October, 21 Richard II. No seal.

[Chesh.] A. 196. Grant by Hugh, son of Walter de Middlewich, to Roger his
son, of all the moiety of the whole moiety (totam medietatem totius
medietatis) of land called ' Stamfurlong ' [? in Middlewich], which John
Kiel (?) formerly held of him, with reversion to his younger brother Henry
if he should die without heirs. Witnesses : Sir W. de Venables, Ralph do
Vernun, Richard de Soubache, knights, William de Sporeston, then sheriff
of Cheshire, Alexander de Banvile, Roger de Faunscroft, Richard lord of
Croxton, and others (named).

[Stuff.] A. 197. Grant by Ralph, son of John Norman, of Chester, to Robert,

son of Henry le Mercer and Felicia his wife, of a "placea" of land in
Newcastle, with remainder to the nearest heirs " ex parte patris et matris
dicte Felicle genitis," paying 4s. yearly at Chester at Robert's expense,
who has given five marcs of silver for this grant. Witnesses: Ralph de
Thiknesse, then mayor of Newcastle, Thomas Forestar, Ralph Baker,
then bailiffs, Adam son of Juliana, William de Stobleye, and others (named).

ANCIENT DEEDS.

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Chesh. A. 198. Grant by Alesia, who was wife of Thomas late Earl of

Lancaster, and daughter and heir of Henry de Lascy, late Earl of
Lincoln, to_ her kinsman Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of the remainder
of the manors of Congelton, Wyteleye, Ronkore, and of the constabulary of
Chester, with all advowsons, and other their appurtenances iu co. Chester
(which Joan, who was wife of the aforesaid Henry, holds in dower, of
Alesia's inheritance, to revert to her on Joan's decease) from and after the
death of the said Joan. Witnesses : John de Britannia, Earl of Richmond,
Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, Edmund, Earl of Arundel, Ralph
Basset, of Drayton, William de Beauchamp, John de Barton, of Fryfon,
and Roger Beier. Barlingges, 27 July, 16 Edward II. Seal of arms.

Chesh. A. 199. Demise by Sir Laurence de Saunford to Sir James de

Aldatelesj for his life, of all land he held at Wymabank, Newhall, and
Hesinglinton, for 201. yearly, to be paid at Burncester at Sir James* cost,
the first term to begin at Easter, 41 Henry III.; and for this demise
Sir James has paid 1M. Witnesses : Sirs Philip Basset, William
Lunffspejie, Henry de Baton, Henry de Mar, Hugh Dispenser, William de
liTsula, William de Gorham, and others (named). 41 Hen. III.

Endorsed ; Inter Lain 1 ' de Samford et Jacob' de Audel'. Seal of arms.

Chesh. A. 200. Grant by Hugh de Wyvinton, and Matilda his wife, to the

abbot and convent of Darenhale of a half saltpit in Nortwych that Agnes,
daughter of Richard son of Stephen, gave him on his marriage with the said
Matilda, and of which the abbot of Darenhale recovered the other half
from Kandulf Suethebrond. Witnesses : Sir Gossellin de Badeleemei-e,
then Justice of Chester, Rond' de Oldeton, then sheriff of Cheshire, Hugh
de Dutton, William de Venables, Thomas de Lostoke, John de Wetenhale,
Robert dc Wyvinton, and others (named). [15 Edw. III.]

Chesh. A. 201. Counterpart of A. 199.

[Chesh.] A. 202. Grant by Agatha, daughter of Gilbert le Pede, of Tydryng-

tone, to Roger le Freman and Edith his wife, of all her lauds and tenements
in Tydryntone ; with reversion to herself if they die without children.
Tydryntone, 10 May, 45 Edw. III.

Ch*sh. A. 203. Confirmation by Ranulf, Earl of Chester, to the church of

the Blessed Mary of Norton, and the regular canons there, of whatsoever
William son of Nigel, Constable of Chester, and his heirs gave them, as
their charters testify ; also of two mansions (mansuras) in Chester of his
fee, which the Canons bought, adjoining St. Michael's Church. He also
wills the said Canons and their men to be quit of shires, hundreds, pleas, Ac.,
in his bailiwick, and prohibits his servants seeking food or hospitality on
their lands or in any way vexing them. Witnesses : Philip de Horrebi,
Justiciar of Chester, Gwar' deVernon, John de Preaus, Thomas Despenser,
Henry his brother, Norman__aqtpv, William de Heseleie, Thomas de
Horrebi, Peter, the clerk oTEarl Ranulf, parson of Frodesham, Thomas,
the clerk of Earl Joceram, of Helhesbi, Richard de Kingesleie, and Ralph
de Suleni. [A..D. 1181-1232.]

Endorsed : Confirmatio Ran' Com' tertii super libertatibus domui de
Norton concessis.

[Chesh.] A. 204. Grant by John de Barra, and Eleanor his wife, to Robert

de Ruton and Margery his wife, of land in Heppysford, which Herbert
Ptitout gave to Eleanor his sister, before bis departure for the Holy Land.
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Wylnhale, Thomas de Kerisleg, Robert de
Buschervill, and others (named).

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[Bucks.]

[Dors.]

A. 205. Grant by Kobert de Boveton, of Wythibroke, chaplain, to
Richard de Corley, of Happysford, Auabilla his wife, and Simon their son,
of all tenements and rents he held by grant from the said Richard in the
town and fields of Happysford. Witnesses : Master Robert de Kyrkeby,
rector of the church of Wythybroke, John de Normauton, Henry, son of
Ralph de Corley, John Carpenter, and John Hancock, of Happysford.
St. Aldelme's day, 45 Edward III.

A. 206. Release by Alice, relict of Robert le Barn, formerly citizen
of Chester, to the abbot and convent of Vale Royal (de Valle Regali),
for 100*. paid down, of her right by way of dower to the lands and tene-
ments her former husband sold them in Chester, except one shop which
she cannot alienate during her life, but which shall revert to the convent
immediately on her decease. Witnesses : Sir John de Wethenhale, Gode-
frey, clerk of the castle (clerico castri), then chamberlain of Chester, and
others (named).

A. 207. Grant by John Jolif, of St. Probus, to Ivo de Tregoys, of
land in Trederf, extent and situation described, and common of pasture in
Restyr. Witnesses : Reginald de Trelouthas, Richard de Tresawel, and
others (named). Tregoys, Saturday after St. Mary Magdalen, 17 Edward II.

A. 208. Licence from Nicholas Joel, perpetual vicar of the church of
Saham, to Sir Philip Basset, as far as he is concerned, to build a chapel in
Sahara, and to hear service therein, provided the chaplain appointed swear
to indemnify the mother church of Saham in all things. Witnesses :
Master William de Clare, archdeacon of Sudbiri, Ralph de Arden, Master
William de Brunford, and others (named). [A.D. 1243-1266, probably
1245.]

A. 209. Grant by Richard, son of William Sweyn, of Sutton, to
Roger Sweyn, son of Robert his brother, of a tenement in Huneton. The
Circumcision, 4 Edw. III.

A. 210. Letters patent directing the knights, freemen, foresters, and
others on the honor and castle of [Peverel] and forest of High Peak to
be respondent to John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, to whom the King has
granted the said honor, castle, and forest for life as fully as they were hold
by William Peverel before they escheated to the Crown, at a yearly rent
of 437 marcs, 6*. 8d. [19 Edw. III.] Defaced. Fragment of seal.

A. 211. Indenture between the King and Henry de Burton con-
cerning a gold mine discovered by the latter in [Cornwall, Devon, and
Somerset], as to which some arrangement is made for two years. The
arrangement cannot be ascertained, as only one-half of the document
remains. 1 [Ric. II. Cf. Rymer, Record Edition, Vol. IV., p. 26.]

A. 212. Final concord whereby the King, by John Gaunt, his attorney,
demands and receives from Almaric de Nowers the manor of Saldon,
paying 200 marcs for this said fine. Westminster, 18 November,
25 Edward III.

Annexed : Note of the above fine.

A. 213. Grant by Martin the Parson of Maperton, by consent of
James de Novo Mercato, patron of the church of Maperton, to William de
St. John, clerk, of the chapel of Blakeford, " in puram et perpetuam
vicariam," paying therefor yearly to the mother church of Maperton 10*.
by way of pension. Witnesses : Master John de Hikeford, Richard and
John, chaplains, Peter de Punttinton, knight, Roger de Weston, knight,
Walter de la Crave, Clement de Beauchamp, and others (named).

Dors.

Seal.
Dors.

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ANCIENT DEEDS.

A 91 A Letters of attorney of John de la Mare, authorising Seman

g^S3^^-53

(named). [London, 17 June, 3 Edward II.J

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8 Edward III. Seal.

[Dors.J

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named). [A.D. 1246.]
[Dors ] A. 219. The counterpart of the chirograph containing the i

A'. 220. Another copy of the above grant, A. 218. Seal of arm,,

J J? 3

[Cornw.]

J J?

A 991 Grant by Richard, son of Henry de Tregeryek, to John his

1 Edward III

[Cornw.j

into his own hands again. Westminster, 1 March, 1

of seal.]

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

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W iu S 100*. for this quit-claim.
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[Cornw.]

[Cornw.]

A. ZZ5. Final concord made at Westminster, between Master Thomas
aft, and John de Cobbeham and Amice his wife
acknowledge Hilton manor to belong to Thomas, who'
them two parts thereof, und that I he third part, now held
e Tho i ameS de Boule y> in dow er, of the inheritance of the

renmin wZ a iv ( t T T !t r f v f ts at hei ' d <^), shall, after her decease,

children to Z tl M " < ^ CG> With remainder . if they die without
10 right heirs of Amice. Easter. 5 Edward II.

, A, 226. Grant by Eobert le Bruy to Pascasius de Terredenec of all

through Isabella his

[Devon.]

Devon.

Cornw.

Glouc.

Berks, & c .

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two acres of

'

Stephen de Desel, and othes (uamed) [Edwad I ]
i0nisia> relict f John Chal peneis, the elder, in
aS le Weten ' citizen of E ^ter of
f Exeter " W ^<* --Alured

de Gatepatl "

f , libe f rties / nd Privileges claimed by the abbot of

John

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Jnd al

J hn * the Rbbot and m nks of Ford of
> in Which P arish tlle monastery is shuate
' Colebrok e. Jand called Tumbritteford ' in
Called 'Coresturnan' in Cornwall, &c!

onthem bthe g rants f iii

[Devon.]

2-

on, Cokflete, and Wynneston, at a yearly rent of 12* with li
f araen Witnesses :_Ralphd^ .

*

ANCIENT DEEDS.

25

[Devou.]

[Devon.]

Cornw.

Devon.

[Devon.]

Devon.

[Suff.?]

[Dors.]

A. 230. Grant by Roger, called ' le Arbalestre,' to Thomas tie Ayttelegh,
for 20*., of his tenement in St. Mary Magdalen Street, without the south
gate of Exeter, situate as described, at a yearly rent of 3*. Witnesses :
John Soth, then mayor of Exeter, and others (named). Exeter, Thursday,
the feast of St. Nicholas, 20 Edward I.

A. 231. Confirmation by Henry [I.] to the canons of Holy Trinity,
London, of the grant to them by Queen MatiJda his wife of 251. out of the
farm of the city of Exeter, which sum he directs Roger bishop of Salisbury
and the Barons of the Exchequer to compel the sheriff to pay them.
Witness : Geoffrey de Glint'. Winchester, [A.D. 1103-1135.] Fragment
of Great Seal.

A. 232. Confirmation by Richard, son of Thomas de Rosmodres, of
the grant (herein recited) by Thomas lord of Rosmodres, his grandfather,
to Robert, son of Thomas de Tredeny, upon his marriage with Margery, the
grantor's daughter, of land in Legh and a yearly rent of 3d. issuing out of
the fulling mill of Legh, paying therefor I2d. yearly and a pair of white
gloves for all services, saving the common tallage of the county of Cornwall.
Monday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 10 Edw. II. Seal.

A. 233. Grant by Richard Goodyer and Grace his wife to John
Sydenham,'for 111. $s. 6d., of all their messuages, lands, woods, &c., in
Faryngdon, Wodbury, Pyn, Alysbere and Honyton Clyst. 28 Juiy,
22 Henry VIII.

A. 234. Grant by Joan, relict of Gilbert de Brunardeston, to the
abbey of St. Mary of Buckestre (Buckfastleigh) of a meadow belonging
to her tenement in Brunardeston, situate as described. Witnesses :
Ralph de Cumbe, Thomas de Muthccumbe, and others (named).

A. 235. Certificate by John Holand, Duke of Exeter, Earl of Hun-
tingd'on, and Chamberlain of England, that William Beauroound has done
homage to him for lands in Asshewater, Aylescote, and elsewhere in Devon
held of him in chief by knight service, as of the castle and borough of
Barnstaple. " In our hostel at London," 4 November, 21 Richard II. Seal.

A. 236. Release by Matilda, formerly wife of Fulk de Tosstoke, to
Nicholas Fareman, of Lausell, of the tenement her late husband sold to
William Fareman, father of Nicholas. Witnesses : Sewell de Haningfeld,
Walter de Styvele, John Rodlod, and others (named).

A. 237. Grant by Henry de Erdington, heir of Giles de Erdington, to
Sir John de Kirkeby, dean of Wymburn, of the homage and service of
Jordan Loky and an annual rent of \2d. he pays for a tenement in
Wymburn. Witnesses : Walter de Wymburn, Walter de Odyham, and
William de Hamelton, canons of Wymburn, Jordan de Lunger, sacristan of
the church of Wymburn, Walter de Augmodesham, Thomas de Stagno,
and Roger Edelof. Seal.

A. 238. Agreement whereby Bartholomew de Quemerford grants to
Adam, son of Walter Chamberlong, 6^ acres of land at Whetindon (in
Langhelond, Maltelond, Wulvruneimere, Frogghefurlanghe, Gorfurlange,
Brumelfurlang, Ellescubbe, and Holeweie), for 10 years, with power to
sublet, to any but " religiosi " or Jews. The said two parties made affidavit
to observe this agreement " in manu Wnlteri de Kalest, capellani, coram
viris diseretis." Witnesses : Osbert the chaplain of Cain', Simon de Cain',
chaplain, Henry de Quemerford and Philip his son, William Luvel,
Alexander de Tesewurthe, Richard de Calu', clerk. " Facta ad Hockedai,"
1525. Seat.

26

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

Dors. A. 239. Letters of attorney of Walter, prior " de Wasto," appointing

Somers. the prior of Rumilliac and Walter his own servant, the bearers, his

proctors to receive from Adam de Stratone, clerk, 1\ marks he owes for

the manor and advowson of Winterburn and manors of Bochampton and

Swanwich. The feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, 1280.

[ ] A. 240. Alice, widow of Simon Hocchede, declares that she has

agreed with Gilbert Basset that she will not let to farm or otherwise sell or
alienate her jointure of the land of the said Simon to any one but him,
except with his goodwill and assent, nor can she marry except by his
consent. Witnesses : William Walder, Walter do Puderigge, Simon de
Scauham, Geoffrey de Hugenden, and John the Clerk.

[Hants.] A. 241. Lease by Adam le Vezie to Alan Basset, his lord, of 20 acres

of land in Mapedrewell for 11 years from Michaelmas, 12 John. Witnesses :
Gervase, prior of Anedewell, Hugh de Arundel, Reginald de Calne,
Robert de Sancto Manueo, William de Medineham, and Thomas de Hokin-
tone. [12 John.] Seal.

[ ] A. 242. Agreement whereby Isabel, formerly wife of William de

Montacute, receives from Alan Basset by way of dower the manor of
Gerlingtune and right of patronage of the church there, and Turlcbere manor,
except the right of patronage of its church ; saving 61. rent which the said
Isabel is bound to pay to Alan Basset or the heir of the aforesaid William,
or whoever has custody of the land and heir till he is of age. Witnesses :
Gilbert Basset, Warm Basset, Roger de Dantesie, Reginald de Calne,
Richard de Husseburne, Master John de Childewic, and others (named).

Dors. A. 243. Acquittance by Richard de Portees for 40/. received from

Richard de Brunkescoumb for the rent of the manor of Wynterbourne
Stepilton, for two years to come from the present date. Witnesses :
Sir John Mauduyt, knight, Roger de Colyngbourn, Roger Roddes,
Nicholas de la Lee, and John de Grantham. Somerford Mauduyt, 30 July,
17 Edward II. Seal of arms.

[Dors.] A. 244. Grant by Walter de Donestanvill to Reginald de Daienvill,

on account of his service, of 162 acres of land in Wintreborn, six men in
the same vill, two " virgarii " and four " cocharii " in the meadow towards
Hamton, and pasture for two team of oxen, two bullocks and two cows,
to be held by the service of half a knight's fee. Witnesses : Thomas
Basset, Alan Basset, William the Clerk, and Reginald de Hamtona.

[Dors.] A. 245. Grant by Walter de Dajville to Alan Basset and his heirs of

all his land in Winterburn, which William de Frayino held, for a term
beginning at the feast of St. Margaret [before ?] " the agreement made
between our lord the King and his barons at Rinningmed," to the next
Easter following thereafter : the land then to remain to Walter and his heirs
in the same state as he grants it, that is, seven acres ploughed and the
meadow " ad falcanduni," saving Alan's aforesaid crop to the Michaelmas
next following. Witnesses : Thomas Basset, Thomas de Estlegh, Hugh
Dispenser, Walter de Coventry, Stephen de Segrave, Richard de Turribiis
and others (named). [17 John.]

[Dots.] A. 246. Confirmation by Thomas the Clerk of Eimville, of the quit-

claim made by Waiter de Eimvilla, his brother, to Alan Basset, of the said
Walter's land in Winterburn. Witnesses : Peter son of Herbert, Matthew
son of Herbert, JohnXuvel, Thomas Basset, Fulk Basset, Reginald de Calne,
Hillary de Bathamtunc, and others (named). [John.]

ANCIENT DEEDS.

27

, i

[John.]

Grant by Nicholas Heunelade, with consent of Hemmecina

(named). [c. 9 John.]

Sea/ o/ cms, defaced.

A 950 Release by John Giffard, son of Sir Osbert Giffard, to

' Sir HuSPV Despenser 7 of all his right to the manor of Winterbourne

Heuton Witnessed :-Sirs Walter de Pavely, John de Holt, and Simon de

Thorny, knights, and others (named). Fasternam, Saturday next after the

Annunciation, 30 Edward [I.] Seal.

A 251 Release by the same to the same, "domino meo," of the said
JT and meadow cafled 'Hod' in OkfordskeUing pansh WUnesscs :
-Sirs Ralph de Hengham, William de Bereforde, John le Blound, then
Mayor of London, Peter de Bosenho, Robert le Callere, then shenffs of
SdonTRobert de Harwedone, and John de Wyngrave. London, 1 April,
30 Edward [I-] Seal.

A 252 Certificate by Osbert Giffard, knight, that he has enfeoffed
SirHu-ht Despenser with his manor of WynterbourneHuetone for 50/.
yearly and it is agreed, that Sir Hugh having full seism thereof, a true
^nVshaUbemade'of the manor by good men of U je ^^ or neigh-
bourhood of Wynterbourne, and Sir Hugh will lease to Sir O.bert loi I
E lands and 'tenements in co. Northampton or Southamp on (whichever
Sr Osbert shall choose) to the value of such extent : provided the extent
nd lease be made before the feast of the Apostles Philip and James,
30 Edward fl-T On assignment of such lands to Sir O.bert, payment of
the aboTe 5tl J ye-ly by Sir Hugh shall cease Other tajrilil
Fasternam, Monday next after St. Gregory the Pope, 30 Edwaid [LJ.
Seal of arms, defaced.

A 2 53 Release by Osbert Giffard, knight, to Sir Hugh le Despenser,
D0r8 ' of Annual rent* he w'as bound to pay for the manor of Wynterbourne
Houtone, according to the charter of feoffment [* A. 252 j. Witness^ .-
Sir Ralph de Rochford, Sir James de Trowe Sir Ralph de Hulle Aclam
Herteley John Gerveys, of co. Dorset, Sir Richard Daumery, Sir Robert
oys y Sir John drElesfekl, Sir Thomas dc Gardyns, Sir Giles do Insula,
IirW lliam de Scalebrok, ^ Walter de Wythulle ^twy Porcelrfota
(named), of co. Oxon. Brackele, Saturday, the translation of St. Edward,
King and Confessor, 30 Edward [I.]. Seal of arms, defaced.

[Dors.] A, 254. Duplicate of A. 252.

28 DESCEIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

[Dors]. A. 255. Letters of attorney of Osbert Giffard, empowering Adam de

Abbotesburi to put Sir Hugh le Despenser in full seisin of his manor of
Wynterbourne Huetone. Fasternam, Monday next after St. Gregory
the Pope, 30 Edward [I.].

Dors. A. 256. Letters of attorney of Hugh, prior "de Vasto," appointing

John de Olneye his attorney to put Sir Adam de Stratone, clerk, in full
seisin of the manor and advowson of the church of Winterbourne, and of
all lands he has granted to Sir Adam in Bochampton and Swanewich
[see A. 239]. London, Thursday, the vigil of All Saints, 54 Hen. III.
Portion of seal, good.

[Cornw.] A. 257. Bond of William de Tregod to pay Richard de Reskemmer
100/. if he sell or alienate any of the 24 messuages and 12 acres wherewith
the said Richard has enfeoffed him and Mabel his wife, being the whole of
his lands, &c. in Treuing, Kolter, Chienhalls, Trebyhan, Chienurian,
Tregellost, Chienhal, Aranon, Boskelly, Tregod, Tremanhyr, Treverven,
&c., together with the services of the tenants (named) of the lands herein
specified. Reskemmer, Monday, the vigil of St. Mark the Evangelist,
5 Edward II.

[Cornw.] A. 258. Release by Marina, daughter of Oliver Lombart, to Richard
lord of Reskemmer, of all land to which she has or could have claim by the
King's writ of mart d'ancestre in Treles, which was formerly her father's.
Witnesses : Sir Randulf de Tregot, Mathew de Henleston, clerk, and
others (named). Lauzaston, Thursday after St. John ante Portmn
Latiuam, 12 Ed ward I.

York. A. 259. Release by Alice, daughter of Ralph Bernard, widow, to

Thomas, son of Robert de Bolton, and Eleanor his wife, of all lands and
possessions pertaining to the seijeanty of the gate of York Castle. Wit-
nesses : Robert de Fratribus, Sir Walter Guher [noted " obiit ''], Master
Robert de Kyrkeham, and William de Barton.

[Dham.] A. 260. Grant by Ralph de Nevill, knight, lord of Raby, to Roger de

Lonesdale, William de Elwyk, and two others, chaplains in the parish
church of Stayndrop, Durham diocese, of 20 marks of annual rent issuing
from his manors of Stayndrop and Raby, for daily masses at the altar of
the Virgin Mary in the south part of the said church for the souls of
Sir Ranulpb. de Nevill his father, lady Eufemia his mother (whose body
lies buried there), himself, and Alesia his wife, after their decease ; with
right of distress upon those manors if that sum be not paid. This grant is
made by consent of the bishop of Durham and the prior and convent of
Durham, and contains clauses regulating the presentation of new canons
when vacancies occur, which is vested first in Sir Ralph and his heirs, then
in the prior and convent, and finally in the bishop. Witnesses : Sire John
de Euro, Thomas Surtays, Thomas de Rokeby, and Roger de Essh, knights,
and others (named). Stayndrop, Friday before the nativity of the Virgin
Mary, 1343.

Quadripartite indenture, this being noted as " Pars Prioris," and
sealed with the seals of the canons, the bishop, and Sir Ralph. The last
alone remains, seal of arms, defaced.

[York.] A. 261. Release by John Seele, son of Richard Seele, of Fourneys,

to Thomas de Heseldene of all lands, &c., in Wakefield, Sandale, and
Crigeleston that he inherited on the death of Thomas Seele. Wakefield,
Monday after Michaelmas, 50 Edward III. Seal.

ANCIENT DEEDS. 29

[Dham.] A. 262. Grant by William del Hall, of Stayndrop, to Sir Ralph de

Nevill, of Raby, of all his lauds and possessions in Keverstone. Raby,
6 October, 1361.

[York.] A. 263. Release by Nicholas, son of William son of Wymark de Wartre,

to John, son of William de Lepington, of Wartre, of two tofts with a croft
in Lepington. Witnesses: John Bell, of Hay ton, Edward Fanecourt, of
Brunbi, and others (named). Wartre, St. Laurence the Martyr's day, 1355.

[York.] A. 264. Release by William, son of Reginald de Captoft, of Leping-

ton, to Sir John de Melsa, of two bovates of land (forming a fourth part
of a carucate), and a "divisa" in Lepington. Witnesses: Sir Robert
de Friyeby, knight, Roger Trussebut, Richard de Bernwyle, John Brun, of
Acclum, Richard le Walays, and others (named) .

[York.] A. 265. Grant by William de Capetoft to John de Melsa of a bovate

of land in Lepington, situate on the west next to the land he gave to
William de Fraunceys with his daughter Lecia on her marriage ; paying
therefor yearly one rose at the time of roses. Witnesses: Sir Thomas
de Chauncy, Thomas de Hirton, Rocelin de Scrayngham, John Brune, of
Ackelum, William Fraunceys, and others (named). Seal.

[York.] A. 266. Demise by John, son of Robert Breton, of Lepington, and

Emma his wife, to Scolastica, formerly wife of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, knight,
of a bovate of land in Lepington, which she surrendered to them for ever, and
which William the Smith (Faber),of Lepington, held tLa day of the making
hereof for three years from Pentecost next ; paying therefor yearly 6s. 8d. in
two portions, the first term of payment to begin at Pentecost, 1339. Wit-
nesses: Nicholas de Langton, William Gra, John de Ilousuni, citizens
of York, William de Belkthorp, John Fraunceys, and Roger Trussebutt.
Lepington, Sunday next before the Apostles Simon and Jude, 1337,
11 Edward III.

[York.] A. 267. Release by Joan, called Slryis, daughter of Walter Breton,

of Lepyington, to Sir John de Meux, knight, of all lands which formerly
belonged to John Breton, of Lepyngton, in Lepyngton. Witnesses :
Thomas Chauncy, William de Belkthorp, and others (named). Wednesday,
the feast of All Saints, 1363. Seal.

[York.] A. 268. Grant by William de Parcho to Emma his wife, by way of

dower, of a tenement in Lepington, with an acre of land towards the north
part, and half an acre towards the south part of the same place, paying
2*. yearly. Witnesses : Godfrey de Melsa, Richard Trussebut, Reginald
de Cappetoft, John Brun, of Acclom, and others (named). [Edward III.]

[York.] A. 269. Release by William de Capetoft, dwelling in Lepington, to

Sir John de Melsa, of two bovates of land in Lepington, part of 10 bovates he
holds of Sir John, and which lie between " my carucate " and the land
that Sir Reginald, his father, formerly gave to Sir Godfrey de Melsa.
Witnesses : Sir Richard Trussebut and Robert de Frithebi, knights,
Richard de Bernevile, William de Barkertorp, Walter his brother, John
Brun, of Aclom, and others (named). [Edward III.]

[York.] A. 270. Grant by Robert de Lepington to Richard, son of Ralph de

Lelling, and Cecilia his daughter, on their marriage, of a toft with a croft
in Lepington (size and position accurately specified) at a yearly rent of
a garland of roses on 24 June. Witnesses: William de Husom, John
del Parke, Simon de Rouzeclive, Hugh the Clerk (Clerico), of Scraingham,
and others (named).

30 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF

[York.] A. 271. Demise by Lecia do Capetoft, of Lepington, to Sir John de

Melsa, of the same, of the bovate of land in Lepington that Sir John had by
gift from her, for six years from the present day. Witnesses : Sir Thomas
de Chauncy, Thomas de Metham, William de St. Quintin, Ralph de
. Barkthorp, William de Husom, and others (named). Feast of the
Purification, 21 Edward [I.].

[York.] A. 272. Grant by John de Melsa to William de Capetoft, of Lepington,

of the toft in Lepington called ' Cuthbertcroft,' which he had by quitclaim
of the same William, in exchange for the messuage the latter quitclaimed
to Melsa. If, after William's death, his wife Joan obtain possession of
such messuage from Melsa or his heirs, he shall forthwith repossess
' Cuthbertcroft ' till the messuage he restored. Witnesses : Sir William de
Botehale, Sir Robert de Friyeby, Sir Richard Trussebuth, Richard de
Bcrnevyle, Walter de Barketorp, John Brun, of Akelun, and others
(named).

[York.] A. 273. Release by William de Capetoft, of Lepiuton, knight, to

Sir John de Melsa, knight, son of Godfrey do Melsa, of two tofts with
crofts in Lepinton, and of all his right to two bovates of land with a
toft in Lepinton, which Thomas le Cornwalays formerly held of him.
Witnesses : -Sir Richard Trussebut, Sir Robert de* Fryebi, knights,
Richard de Bernevil, in Leghening, John Brun, of Acclum, and others
(named).

[York.] A. 274. Grant by William, son of Simon de Lepington, to William

the Smith (Fabrd), of Lepington, of a toft in Lepiugton, which he had by
feoffment of John do Lepington, of Wartce, at a yearly rent of one rose, if
asked. Witnesses : Geoffrey Trussbutte, John de Lethings, and others
(named). Damaged.

[York.] A. 275. Grant by Lecia, daughter of William de Capetoft, widow, to

Sir John de Melsa, son of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, of two bovates of land in
Lepington she had by grant from her father. Witnesses : Thomas de
Chauncy, Thomas Burdon, Roger Grimet, knights, Ralph de Barkethorp,
and others (named). York, Monday next after Mid Lent, 20 Edward [I].

[York.] A. 276. Release by Robert, son of Robert Croc, of Lepington, to

Sir Godfrey de Melsa, of a bovate of land in Lepington he formerly held
of Sir Godfrey, a toft with croft excepted. Witnesses : Richard Trusse-
but, Robert de Berville, Thomas de Harom, William son of Otho, Thomas
Coruubiensis, of Acclom, John de Barkertorp, and others (named).

[York.] A. 277. Demise by John de Meaux, of Bewick in Holderness, knight,

to William de Bulmar, of Skrangham, of the messuage and two bovates of
land with croft that Robert son of Amand held of him in Lepyngton, for
12 years from the present time, at a yearly rent of 17s. 4d. ; the term of first
payment for the messuage and croft to commence next Whitsunday, and for
the bovates of land, Whitsunday 1365. The said William is to maintain the
tenements in good condition, as to houses and other necessaries therein,
at his own cost. Lepyngton, Monday next after Palm Sunday, 1363.

[York.] A. 278. Indenture whereby Sir Robert Hanlay, knight, Sir John de

Acorn, clerk, Sir Henry de Hull, vicar of the church of Killyngwyk, John
de Boynton, William de Clifton, William de Weston, chaplains, William
Henrison, William Brews, and Richard de Lound, lease to Sir Thomas
Ugbtred, knight, the manor of Lepyngton, with all its appurtenances in the
vills of Barthorp, Levenyng, Acclom, Fangfose, and Gouthorp, for 10 years
from the present date, at a yearly rent of 201. Lepyngton, 20 January,
20 Richard II.

Five out of the nine seals of the parties to the indenture of the first part
remain.

ANCIENT DEEDS. 31

[York.] A. 279. Release by Thomas de Meaux, knight, to Robert de Hanlay,

knight, and the other eight as above [see A. 278], of the manor of Lepyng-
ton and its appurtenances in the vills of Barthorp, Levenyng, Akolum,
Fangfosse, and Gowethorpe, formerly belonging to John de Meaux, knight,
son and heir of Godfrey de Meaux, knight. Witnesses : Peter, sixth lord
of Maulay (domino Pctro de malo lacu sexto}, Sir Ralph de Hastyng, John
Bygod, John Conestable, of Halsham, John de Hothum, knights, and
others (named). Lepyngton, Tuesday in the second week of Lent,
2 Richard II.

Portions of two seals of arms.

[York.] A. 280. Release by Thomas de Meaux, knight, to Sir Thomas

Ughtred, of Lepyngton manor, and all lands formerly belonging to Sir
John de Meaux, knight, son and heir of Sir Godfrey de Meaux, knight,
deceased, in Gouthorp, Barthorp, Levenyng, Akelpin, Fangefos, York,
Migeleye, Sutton in Holderness, Dripehull, Stanfery, and Lopholme.
Witnesses as in A. 279. Lepyngton, Tuesday in the second week of
Lent, 2 Richard II.

[York.] A. 281. Indenture whereby Adam de Trentham having agreed with

Sir Thomas Ughlred, knight, to be bailiff, serjeant, and keeper of Lepyng-
ton manor and all the lordship thereof, acknowledges having received into
his charge all the stock, implements, tools, &c., herein described. Kexby
manor, 29 September, 12 Richard II.

[York.] A. 282. Release by William Barton, of Wystowe, to Robert Ughtred,

knight, of a messuage and two bovates of land in Lepyngton. Lepyngton,
2 October, 13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.

[York.] A. 283. Grant by John de Grantham to Sir John de Melsa, lord of

Lepington, of a toft with a croft and 1^ bovates of land in Lepington,
situated, and acquired by him, as specified herein. Witnesses : Sir
Robert de Percy, Thomas de Chauncy, Thomas Burdon, Roger Griinet,
German de Hay, Walter Perchehay, Thomas de Metham, William de
St. Quintin, Robert Uhtthred, knights, and others (named). York,
Wednesday, the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 20 Edward [I.].

[York.] A. 284. Grant by John de Graham to Sir John de Melsa, lord of

Lepington, of one "placea" of land in Lopington, which belonged to the
capital messuage of Stephen, son of William de Parco, in Lepington, and a
bovate and a half of land which he had by feoffment of Bartholomew de
Galeway, formerly living in Lepington. Witnesses as above, A. 283.
St. Barnabas day, 20 Edward [I.].

Endorsed : " Carta Johannis de Grantam de feoffamento de
Lepington."

[York.] A. 285. Grant by Robert de Levenyng, living in Acclom, to Sir John

do Meaux, of Bewyk in Holderness, knight, of his wood with meadow
belonging, in the field of Acclom, and one 'flat' of land reaching in length
from the wood to 'le Northbeke,' of Lepington, and in width between
the flats of the prior of Bridyllington and the said Sir John ; paying
yearly a rose (if asked) in time of roses for the first 10 years, and after
that 101. a year. The term is to commence at the feast of St. Martin
next. Lepington, Monday the vigil of Michaelmas, 1366.

[York.] A. 286. Release by Sir Reginald de Capetoft to Sir Godfrey de Melsa,

of one half carucate of land in Lepinton, three tofts and crofts lying towards
the south next the close of the prior of St. Andrew, and a pasture called
' the wood,' except the " cultura " which is called ' Estflat,' and a meadow
called ' Gayris.' For this quitclaim Sir Godfrey is bound to find Sir

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Reginald, lady Helewisa his wife, their groom (garcifer) and maidservant in
all necessaries food, clothing, &c., as herein specified, for their Jives. If
lady Helewisa ever demand part of the said land as dower, this agreement
to be void. Other clauses follow. Witnesses ; Sir Richard Truesebut,
Sir Gilbert de Briddeshale, Walter Wacellin, Thomas Cornubiensis, of
Acclum, and others (named).

[York.] A. 287. Release by William, son of William de Capetoft, of Aldeburgh,

to John Frauncys, of Lepington, of the messuage the latter lives in, and
two bovates of laud in Lepington. Witnesses: Robert del Wald and
Robert le Vaus. of York, and others (named). York, Wednesday next
before Palm Sunday, 17 Edward II.

[York.] A. 288. Agreement between John Fraunsays, of Lepington, an.I

Robert son of John, of the same, that as soon as the said John shall
be in peaceable possession of 1 bovates of land in Lepington, which lie
had by grant from John, son of the said Robert, the bond in 10 marcs
wherein Robert is bound to him shall be void, into whouisoever's hands
t may come; and the said Robert covenants that from the moment
he or his heirs implead John or his heirs so that they lose the said tene-
ment, the bond for 10 marcs shall be in full force. Witnesses : John de
Melsa, John de Bernevile, Roger Trussebut, John de Barkethorp, and
others (named). Lepington, the feast of the Annunciation, 1326.

[York.] A. 289. Grant by Sir Godfrey de Melsa to John de Parco, of Lepin"-

ton of a toft with croft in Lepington, formerly belonging to John's father
William de Parco, for six years at 4*. per annum, the first term of payment
to commence at Whitsunday next. If at anytime the rent be lo days in
arrear Sir Godfrey may re-enter and retain the premises, with all goods
and chattels therein, according to the form of seisin he had thereof by the
King's writ based ou the statute of Acton Burnell. Witnesses : Ralph
de Barkethorp, Hugh Broun and Thomas le Cornwaleys, of Ackelom, and
others (named).

[York.] A. 290. Grant by John, son of Godfrey de Melsa, knight, to Simon

laillour, of Lepyngtou, and William son of Simon, of the same, of his
manor of Lepyngton for ever, at an annual rent of 1601. "Witnesses
Sirs Ralph de Hastynges, William Plaice, the elder. Walter de Heslarton,

,0-*! o', a ^ d thers ( Ilamed )- Lepyngton, Monday next after All Saints,
looo, 32 .Ldward III.

[York.] A. 291. Grant by William, late son of Robert Young, of Lepingtou,

to lady Isabel de Melsa, formerly wife of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, of a toft with
croft in Lepington, between land of the convent of Thicheved and William
de Capetoft. Witnesses: Sir William de Boxal, Sir Richard Trussebut,
of Leghening, Sir Robert de Fryebi, knights, Gilbert de Melsa, and others
(named).

[York.] A. 292. Demise by John, son of Robert Breton, of Lepington, and

^mma, his wife, to Scolastica, late wife of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, knt., of
a bovate of land in Lepington, which Scolastica surrendered to the said
m and Emma for ever for three yeai-s from Whitsunday next, at
6s. Sd. yearly; the first term of the aforesaid payment commencing Whit-
sunday, 1339. Witnesses : Nicholas de Langton, William Gra, John de
Housum, citizens of York, and others (named). Lepington, Sunday next
before the Apostles Simon and Jude, 1337, 11 Edward III.

[York. ] A. 293. Grant by John de Lepyngton, of Wartre, to Robert de la More,

chaplain, of a toft built over in Lepyngton, for term of the said John's
hie at a yearly rent of 6*., with right of distress therein, into whomsoever's
banns it may come, if the rent be 30 days in arrear. Lepynjnou, Sunday,
the feast of St. John of'Beverley, 1357.

ANCIENT DEEDS.

TYorkl A 294 Release by William Bond, of Lepington, to Sir Thomas

U-htred, knt., of all actions or claims on account of a debt for the purchase
of" grain within the demesne of Lepington. Wednesday next after St.
Barnabas, 3 Richard II. Seal.

FYork 1 A 295 Release by William de Capthoft to John de Melsa, son of the

late Sir Godfrey, of two bovates of lund in Lepington which he had by grant
from his sister. Witnesses : Sir Richard Trusbutte, Sir Robert de Frithebi,
William de Boscale, knt., Sir William de Belqethorp, Sir William son ot
Ralph, and others (named).

[York 1 A 296 Urant by William, son of William de Parco, of Lepington,

to Emma his mother, of a toft, a croft, and 5 selions of land in Lepington,
which his father bought of Robert le Jeven ; at yearly rents to him ot a
clove, 2s. to Sir Geoffrey Agillun, and a pair of gloves to William son
of Robert de Lepington. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey Agelun, Sir John de
Melsa, William de Capetoft, Rocelin de Scrayngham, and others (named).
[c. A.D. 1281. See A. 208].

[York 1 A 297 John de Lepington appoints William de Husom, his attorney,

to deliver seisin to Godfrey de Melsa of half a bovate of land in Lepington,
in accordance with his charter of feoffment. York, Tuesday next after
St. Nicholas, 28 Edward I.

[York 1 A 298 Demise by John, son of William de Parco, of Lepington,

to Emma his mother, relict of the said William, of a toft and croft and
an acre and a half of land in Lepington for her life, with reversion to him
at her decease. Witnesses : Sir John de Melsa, William de Capetofte,
Rocelin de Scrahingham, and others (named). Christmas, 1 28 1 . Fragment
of seal.' [Cf. A. 296].

[York ] A 299. Release by William, son of William de Parco, of Lepington,

to John his' brother, of his right to a tenement that belonged to William
their father in Lepington, as is contained in a grant to his mother.
Witnesses : Sir John de Melsa, William de Barketorp, Rocelin de
Scrayingham, and others (named), [c. A.D. 1281].

[York ] A 300. Grant by Richard Skynner, of Lepington, to Scolastica, late

wife of Godfrey de Melsa, of a toft with croft in Lepington which he had
by gift of Alice his mother. Witnesses : William de Housum, John
Franceys, and others (named). Lepington, Friday before Michaelmas,
10 Edward II.

[York ] A. 301. Release by John, son and heir of Bartholomew de Lepington,

to R'ichard' Skynner his brother, of his right to a toft with croft in
Lepington, which the said Richard has by feoffment "of Alice del
Park my mother." Witnesses : Robert de Lepington, William de Housum,
and others (named). Lepington, Friday next after St. Bartholomew,
10 Edward II.

[York ] A. 302. Grant by Alice, formerly wife of Bartholomew de Lepington,

to her son Richard Skynner, of a toft with croft in Lepington which she
had by gift from Stephen del Park, her brother. Witnesses as above
[A. 3OO, 301]. Lepington, Friday next after St. Peter ad Vincula,
10 Edward II.

[Herts.] A. 303. Confirmation by Alice, late wife of Miles de Westmell, to John

de Marines, of the grant made him by her late husband and herself.
Witnesses : Walter Hacun, Walter de Hertfort, Peter Boiseel, and others
(named). St. Martin's day, 46 Henry III.
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[Herts.] A. 304. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Ealph the Clerk of Westmeln, lo

John de Marines, at a yearly rent of 4*. 7d., of the land in Westmeln he
had by grant of William, son of William son of Benedict, which the said
William held of the tenement of John Troteman ; and the land and what-
ever else the same John had, at the time he held of Hugh de Marines,
belonging to the said tenement. Witnesses : Walter Hakun, Nicholas
Tayllard, Miles de Standon, and others (named). Seal.

[York.] A. 305. Release by Richard de Stubbes, son and heir of Alexander

de Stubbes, to Sir John, Earl of Warenne, of the homage and service of
Robert Curtou, by reason of the land he sold to the said Robert in
Warneswurthe, with licence of the said Earl ; anil attorument for the same
Robert to do homage and suit of court [to the Earl in his stead] for the
said land. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Horebiri, William de London, William,
son of William de Stanton, and others (named). Seal.

[Herts.] A. 306. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Ralph the Clerk of Westmeln, to
John de Marines, of one half of all his land in the field of Rowenhofeld, in
Westmeln, which he had by gift of William, son of William son of Benedict,
the messuage of Michael de Aqua, and the tenement of Richard Wolwuh.
The parcels of land are accurately described, and the canons of Holy Trinity,
London, and many others are mentioned as holding land adjacent.
Witnesses : Walter Hakun, Nicholas Tayllard, Miles de Standone, and
others (named). Seal.

[Herts.] A. 307. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Ralph the Clerk of Westmelne, to
John de Marines, of land in Westmelne, abutting on ' Brademed,' and a
pasture 'super ;Purtewellehul.' Witnesses: Walter Hacun, Gilbert
Hacun, Henry le Chevaler, Miles de Standune, and others (named). Seal.

[York.] A. 308. Grant by Robert son of Pain, formerly " Marrarius," of Torn,

to Ranulf, chaplain of Torn, of the messuage that was his father's in Torn,
20 acres of land in the fields of Fisclache with appurtenances in the place
called ' Spinete,' and 3 acres in the fields of Torn ; to be held of the Templars
of Jerusalem, paying them 3s. Sd. yearly. For this grant Ranulf the priest
(Saecrdos) has paid 9 marcs. Witnesses : Adam de Novo Mercato, Thomas
de Bosevill, Adam and Richard, chaplains of Hacck[un], Richard the Clerk
of Stamford, Roger de Londoniis, and others (named). Seal.

[York.] A. 309. Grant by Roger, son of Henry de Salicis, to Odo the Merchant

(Mercatori) of Scotton, of all land in Scot' (Scotton), he held of Fulk sou
of Camel, of Scotton, and a toft he held of Robert de la Place, of Scotton.
Witnesses : Sir Philip de Neville, Sir John de Saunton, Martin Merchant,
of Scotton, Sir John, then chaplain of Scotton, Robert Fauvel, Richard dc
la Place, of Section, Martin de la Place, and others (named). Seal.

[York.] A. 310. Indenture witnessing that whereas William de Nessefeld,

of Scotton, and Ismania his wife, have by their grant indented enfeofled
Richard Ernys, chaplain, and John Warde, of Farnham, for ever of their
manors of Scotton and Brerton, with their appurtenances in Scotton,
Brerton, Thorp juxta Scotton, Knaresburgh, Ripplay, Mynskipp, Lynton,
Whitewell, Hewik juxta Ripon, Maunby, Thoruhor, Munkton juxta Ripon,
Kirkeby super Wisk, Burton St. Leonards, and Katelmer at a yearly rent
of 200 marcs, and all their estate in the grange of Ramesgill, and the lead
mine of Niderdale : the aforesaid Richard and John have nevertheless
demised the above premises to the aforesaid William and Ismania for three
years from the present date at a yearly rent of one pepper-corn, provided
that the aforesaid rent of 200 marcs cease for the said three years. Scotton,
Friday before Michaelmas, 36 Edward III.

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[York.] A. 311. Grant by William de Nessefelcl, of Scotton, and Ismania his

wife, to Sir Robert Fossard, parson of the church of Coppegrave, Kichard
Ernys, John Cort, John Fox, chaplains, William Gascoigne, Thomas de
Brocby, and John Warde, of Farnham, of their manors of Scotton and
Brerton with appurtenances as above [A. 31O] for ever, at an annual
rent of 200 marcs. Scotton, Sunday next before Michaelmas, 35 Edward III.

[York.] A. 312. Eelease by Robert Fossard, parson of the church of Coppe-

grave, John Cort, chaplain, John Fox, chaplain, William Gascoigne, of
Harewood, and Thomas do Bretteby to Richard Ernys, chaplain, and
John Warde, of Farnham, of all their right in the manors of Scotton
and Brerton and their appurtenances as above [A. 31O], which they had
conjointly with the said Richard and John by feoffment of William de
Nessefeld, of Scotton, and Ismania his wife [sec A. 311]. Scotton, Friday
next before Michaelmas, 36 Edward III. Two seals and two fragments.

[York.] A. 313. Release by Ralph le Bygot to John, Earl of Warenne, of

his messuage, lands, and other possessions in Thorne, and in Balne in the
parish of Fislako. Witnesses : Sirs Henry Tregor, Gerard de Hedone,
John de Percy, William Graundyn, Richard de la Vache, John de Haver-
sham, knights, Thomas Cok, and William de Redmede. Portion of seals.

[York.] A. 314. Grant by John, son of Ralph le Bygot, to John, Earl of

Warenne, of the same premises as above [A. 313]. Witnesses as above.
Seal.

[York.] A. 315. Grant by Matilda Bigot, Countess of Norfolk and Warenne,

to Richard de Ottcle, her chaplain, of the tenement with its appurtenances
which she bought of Ranulf the Chaplain of Torn, in Torn and Fislac, to
be held of her and her heirs, paying therefor yearly 3*. Sd. to the Knights
Templars at Hurst. For this grant the said Richhrd has paid 15 marcs.
Witnesses : Sir Adam de Neyreford, Sir John Lemveyse, Sir Roger de
Lund [on], Master Richard de Freyssinfeld, Alexander de Stubbes, Thomas
de Stcynford, and Thomas de Mortemer, of Aitfeld. Fragment of seal.

[York.] A. 316. Grant by Ranulf the Chaplain of Torn, to Matilda Bigot,

Countess of Norfolk and Warcnne, of his tenement and appurtenances in
Torn and Fislake, paying therefor yearly 3*. 8(/. "Fratribus Milicie Templi
Salornouis," at Hirst. For this grant the aforesaid Matilda has paid
20 marcs. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Lund[on], Sir John Lenveyse,
Richard de Castro, and others (named) .

[York.] A. 317. Grant by John de Thornhull to William, Earl of Warenne,

and his heirs, of all beasts and birds taken on all his land in Sourebiresire,
to be kept (custodiendas) by the Earl's foresters, provided the latter do
no injury to the said John nor exact food or hospitality from his men;
and the Earl grants to John and his heirs for ever to do what they like in
all his lands and woods in Sourebisire, and to take freely every year five
fat stags and five hinds in season (in ferinisione) within his own fee in
Sourebisire, by view of the Earl's foresters. Moreover, if John's dogs in
hunting wild beasts shall pass the bounds, the said John and his heirs
shall stop at the bounds and recall their dcgs. Witnesses : Sir Richard,
then abbot of Rupe, Sir Walter, then abbot of Sallay, John de Stutevill,
and others (named). [A.D. 1238-1254.] Seal, defaced.

[York.] A: 318. Release by Ralph de Horebiri and Thomas de Horebiri to

W., Earl of Warren, of all chases they claimed in Sorbesire of all wild
beasts ; and demise of all eyries of birds settling anywhere in their woods.
For which the Earl grants them three acres of newly assarted land in
Saltunestal, and to do with their lands and woods in Sorbesire in all things

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as their predecessors were wont to do. They also quitclaim to the Earl
their claim against him for herbage in his woods of Wakefeud (Wakefield),
for which quitclaim the Earl grants them herbage for their cattle, except
pigs, in the wood of Wakefeud. from the vill of Horebiri to the highway.
All wood and fishing remain to the Earl ; and if he or his heirs shall wish
to assart, grant, or settle the said woods, they shall do so, giving to Ralph
and Tliomas in exchange herbage for their cattle in a suitable place. Two
seals.

[York.] A. 319. Letters of attorney of Adam de Nessefeld and Robert de Wyclif,

clerks, authorising William de Spaigne and John de Shirburn, clerk, to deliver
seisin to William dp Nessefeld and Christiana his wife, of their manors
of Scotton, Brereton, Thorp juxta Scotton, and all their lands, &c., in
York, Burton Leonard, Scotton Stanelay, Brereton, Mynskipp, Thorp
juxta Scotton, Erkenden, Knaresburgh, Eskilby, Maunby, Kirkby super
Wysk, Stockeld, Hoton, Wandeslay, and the fourth part of Kirkestaynelay
manor. York, Sunday next after Michaelmas, 44 Edward III. Fragment
of seal.

[York.] A. 320. Grant by William the Smith (Faber), of Lepington, to Master

Simon de Bekyngham, chancellor of the church of St. Peter at York, and
Sir John de Cotyngham, rector of the church of Brunnun, Robert de
Neuton, Thomas Osgodby, and Martin de Cokermouth, of a toft in
Lepington, paying a rose yearly if asked. Lepington, Friday, 15 July,
1362. Seal.

[York.] A. 321. Thomas de Ros, lord of Hamelak, directs his stewards and

bailiffs not to distrain upon the fees of Thomas Ughtred, kill., in the manor
of Lepington and lands in Acclom, Barthorp and Levenyng, by reason of
the aervice due to him from such lands, from the present date till the end
of two years from Whitsunday next. " At our manor of Tournamhall,"
22 February, 3 Richard II.

[York.] A. 322. Grant by Richard de Husom, of Lepington, son of William

Burdet, to Sir John de Meaux, of Bewyk in Holderness, knt., of all the
land William Burdet his father had by grant of Sir Peter de Rooe, knt.,
in Lepington. 13 May, 1373. Fragment of seal.

[York.] A. 323. Release by William de Capetofth to Sir John de Melsa of a

pasture "cum co-hoperto," called ' le Wude,' in Lepington. Witnesses:
Sirs Richard Trussebut, William de Bozale, Thomas de Chauncy, Robert dc
Fritheby, knts., Richard de Bernevill, Roscelin de Scrahingham, and others
(named).

[York.] A. 324. Assignment by John Frauncays, of Lepington, to Emma, late

wife of John Breton, of Lepington, by reason of dower, of a third part of
a bovate, and a third part of a third part of a bovate of land in Lepington,
which he had bv grant of the said John her late husband. 12 May,
20 Edward III. "Seal.

[York.] A. 325. Demise i>y Sir John de Melsa to William, son of Reginald de

Captoff, for his life, of a bovate and "divisa" of land in Lepington,
without power of alienation, at a yearly rent of 5s., the said William each
year fitly to cultivate n quarter of an acre from which the ferm may be
levied, or, if not, or he bi'eak this agreement in any other way, Sir John
may resume possession of the said tenement. Witnesses: Sir Robert
de Fritheby, knt., Roger Trassebut, Richard de Bernvile, and others
(named).

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[York.] A. 326. Grant by John de Melsa, knt., that whereas Godfrey his son

is bound to him in 20 marcs of annual rent for lands held of his father in
Lepyngton, if the said Godfrey for him or his debts is distrained by the
King or his ministers, whereby he is compelled to the payment of any sum,
the 20 marcs shall be returned in full to the said Godfrey. York, Friday
next after the Invention of Holy Cross, 26 Edward [I.].

[York.] A. 327. Grant by Robert de Eouceby to Sir Godefray de Meals,

of the fifth part of two solidates (sodees) of rent he has received from a
toft and arable land that John del Parck, of Lepington, holds in Lepington,
which rent came to him by inheritance of Emma his late mother after the
death of Sir Geffray Aguilloun. Witnesses : Eauf de Barckethorpe,
Clement del Grene, of Seterington, and others (named). French.

[York.] A. 328. Release by Letia, late wife of William Fraunceys, of Lepington,

to Scolastica, late wife of Godfrey de Melsa, of two bovates of land in
Lepington, which she granted to Sir John de Melsa, knt., and which she
had by grant of William de Capetoft, her father. Witnesses : William de
Chauncy, John de Bernevill, and others ^named). Lepington, Tuesday next
before the Annunciation, 1317[-18], 11 Edward II.

[Yoik.] A. 329. Release by John de Parco to Godfrey de Melsa, son of

Sir John de Melsa, of a bovate of land in Lepington that the same Godfrey
had by grant of Alice his mother [see A. 33O]. Witnesses : Sirs Gilbert
de Bridesale, Thomas de Chauncy, Peter du Lund, knts., and others (named).
Lepington, Thursday next after St. Oswald the King, 28 Edward I.

[York.] A. 330. Grant by Alice de Parco, late wife of Bartholomew de

Galeway, to Godfrey de Melsa, son of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, of a bovate of
land in Lepington, which she had by grant of Stephen de Parco her
brother. Witnesses : Sirs Gilbert de Bridesale, Thomas de Chauncy,
Peter du Lund, knts., and others (named). Lepiugton, Sunday next after
St. Oswald the King, 28 Edward I.

[York.] A. 331. Grant by Alice, formerly wife of Bartholomew de Lepington,

to John, her eldest son, of half a bovate of land in Lepington, which she
hud by grant from her brother Stephen, on her marriage. Witnesses :
Geoffrey Stoulle, Ralph de Vernon, of Brigthorp, William de Thoraldby,
Roger Bacil, of Schirpenbek, and others (named). Lepington, Tuesday next
after St. Dunstan, 26 Edward I.

[York.] A. 332. Release by William, son of William de Capetoft, to Lecia his

sister, of two bovates of land in Lepington, which he formerly granted to
Sir John de Melsa. Witnesses : Thomas de Chauney, Thomas Burdon,
Roger Grymet, Ralph de Vernon, and others (named).

[York.] A. 333. Release by Reginald de Capetoft to Godfrey de Melsa of

half a carucate of laud, the pasture called ' the Wood,' and three tofts with
crofts in Lepinton, except a " cultura " called ' Estflat,' aiid the meadow
called 'Gayres.' Witnesses: Sir Richard Trussebut, Sir Gilbert de
liriddeshale, and others (named).

[York.] A. 334. Release by Antony de Spanby to Sir Thomas Ughtred, knt.,

of the manor of Lepyngton, and all lands, &c., formerly belonging to Sir
John de Meaux, chivalcr, son and heir of Sir Godfrey de Meaux, chivaler,
deceased, in Gouthorp, Barthorp, Levenyng, Akclom, Fankefosse, York,
Sutton-in-Holderness, Dryphull, Stanfery, and Lopholm. Witnesses:
Peter sixth lord of Maulay, Sir Ralph de Hastyngs, John Bygod, John
Conestable, of Halsham, John de Hothom, knts., Thomas de Maulay,
and others (named). Lepyngton, Palm Sunday, 2 Richard II.

Endorsed: " Irrotulatur in Banco rotulo prime de cards et proteccion-
ilms de termino Pasche anno regnorum Regis Ricardi Anglie et Francie
sci-undo ;" ami, "Kepe well this release."

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[York.] A. 335. Grant by Walter de Brambre, of Scrayngham, to Simon the

Smith (Fabcr), of Lepynglon, and Alice his wife, of 5 selions of land in
Lepyngton, containing one acre and one rood, lying between land belonging
to Scrayngham church and the lady of Lepyngton, and abutting on Wynes-
towsik; paying a rose yearly in time of roses, if asked. Lepyngton,
Monday next before Whitsunday, 1331.

[York.] A. 336. Deed of release by William de Captoft, of Lepington, to Sir

John de Melsa, of a place in the middle of the pasture of Lepington, called
' le Wode,' extending from Sir John's manor to Wodekeldsik, and from
Legenink to the north ansle of the said manor, which is called 'le Park,'
saving what is herein exccpted ; and all lopping of twigs of thorn or other
trees growing in all the pasture called ' le Wode,' as well without as within
the enclosure. Witnesses : Sir Richard Trussebut, Sir Robert de Fritheby,
Richard de Bernevile, of Legening, -and others (named).

[York.] A. 337. Release by Lecia, daughter of William de Captoft, widow, to

Godfrey, son of Sir John de Melsa, of the two bovates of laud in Lepington
she had by gift of William de Captoft her father, and which Sir John held
of her gift. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Chauncy, Robert de Bolton,
Thomas Burdon, knts., Bryan Burdon, Geoffrey Stulle, of Setrington, and
others (named). Lepington, 6 August, 1305, 33 Edward I.

[York.] A. 338. Grant by Robert, sou of John Bretoun, of Lepiugton, to

Scolastica, late wife of Godfrey de Melsa, of a messuage and two bovates of
land in Lepington, situated as described. Witnesses : William de Chauncy,
John de Altrive, and others (named). Lepington, Wednesday next before
the Apostles Symon and Jude, 1328.

[York.] A. 339. Grant by [Ada]m de Reinevill to Matilda Bigote, Countess of

Warenne, of the homage and service of Agnes, daughter of Jordan de la
Felde (i.e., 5 solidates of rent per annum), Richard son of Elyas, Humfrey,
son of Robert Palmer, William, son of Robert Palmer (i.e., 2 solidates of
rent and two sticks of eels per annum), William de Marisco and Constance
de Reinevill, for tenements they held of him in Bramwich and Bruint-
hund[des], the services (which are all expressed in solidates and denariates)
being due at Whitsunday and the feast of St. Martin, and the eelfi at
Mid-Lent ; also all his water called ' Brainthunddesmere ' and the right
of fishing therein, and all right he has in the water of Don ; paying
yearly a pair of gloves or Id. at Easter, and saving to him and his heirs
the scntage of the said tenements when it falls due. For this grant the
Countess has paid 100*. Witnesses : Adam de Newmarket, Richard Foliot,
Thomas de Polington, William de Mortimer, Adam de Neireford, and others
(named). Portion of equestrian seal.

[York.] A. 340. Grant by Robert Brito, of Deneby, son of Mathew Brito, of

Deneby, with consent of Avitia, his mother, his brother William, and the
rest of his brothers, to the monastery of St. Paucras of Lewes, of land in
the fields of Cunnigisburg, called ' Ravennis cros wang.' This charter
the said Avitia witnesses and seals. Witnesses : Richard the Chaplain, of
Cunigisbnrgh, Henry Pichot, William de Stainvilla, Reginald de Bosco,
Adam del Mareis, Walter de Sancta Margareta, and others (named).

[York.] A. 341. Grant by Alan son of Turfin to Roger de Ardena, with

his daughter, of three carucates of land in Burton, of the feo of
Roger de Molbr', and 28 acres therein of the fee of our lord the King
(whereof 20 acres are in Holmis, seven in Scatoreberga, and one " sub
domo Hethne "), two acres of meadow called ' Scletengra,' and a bovate of
land in Blant, in free marriage. Roger has given to Ralph, son of the afore-
said Alan, for his consent, a gold ring. At the Exchequer, London, before
Sir Richard de Luci and Richard archdeacon of Poitou, Guy dean of
Waltham, Reginald de Warenne, Oger Senescal, and others (named).

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[York.] A.. 342. Demise by John, son of Henry son of Alexander de Laysingby,

to Geoffrey the Scot (Scoticum), of Wyteby, of an annual rent of eight marcs
in Uplithum, Lackenby, and Laysingby, viz., from his brother Alan, 40*.
for land in Lackenby, 40s. from his brother Hugh for land in Uplithum, and
two marcs from the same John de Laysingby for land in the same place,
for 11 years and until the said Geoffrey shall have been 11 times satisfied
for the said eight marcs; the first payment to be at the feast of St. Martin,
1280. Witnesses : Sir William de Rosels, Eobert de Scutherscelf, Robert
de Colleby, Richard de Clyf, clerk, and ethers (named).

[York.] A. 343. Grant by Thomas de Bordesdene, son of Johnde Bordesdene,

to Walter Luvel, son of Henry Luvel, for his homage and service, of the
dwelling-house the said Henry held of the said John, with land in the vill
of Bordesdene and parish of Brachiug, at a yearly rent of 18^., the said
Walter to find the said Thomas three reapers in August (the latter pro-
viding them meat and drink thrice a day), when he shall wish to cut his
crops. For this grant Walter has paid 20s., and provided Thomas and
his wife Agnes with fair shoes of cordovan leather (de corduavan).
Witnesses : Geoffrey Dean, Richard son of Thebald, Robert Luvel, and
others (named). Portion of seal.

[Line.] A. 344. Grant by Thomas Blyssott, of Morton, and Matilda his wife

to John Hamson, of Lee, the elder, of the lauds and tenements he had by
feoffment of William Fox, rector of the church of Lee, in Knayth.
Witnesses : John Denay, of Knayth, and others (named). Knayth, Sunday
after St. Mark the Evangelist, 40 Edward III. Fragments of two seals,

[York.] A. 345. Release by Mary, daughter of Roger de Marley, to lady

Isabel, late wife of Roger de Marley, her father, of the messuage in
Farlingetone, which she sought in the King's Court as her right and
inheritance against the same Isabel. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Geinith,
John le Faukenir, William le Faukenir, his brother, Geoffrey de Belmont,
and