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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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ANCIENT DEEDS 



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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. 



PREPARED UNDER TUB SUPERINTENDENCE OF 

THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE RECORDS. 



VOL. I. 



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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. 



Page 
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1 
217 

387 

567 
569 

623 

728 



A 53524. Wt. 23508. 



n 2 



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. 

lb 



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). 

A 2 



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. 



5 



[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. 



6 



[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 

D 



[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- 

f^Tt^VJBf K 

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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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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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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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 
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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. 

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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, 
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[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." 
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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). 

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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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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. 



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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, 
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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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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. 



go 

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 

~ 

8 Edward III. Seal. 



[Dors.J 



I I I I 1 I J , L1-HJ JJ-*- - 

[A D. 1226-1236.] Damaged. 



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 



? 

f 



W iu S 100*. for this quit-claim. 
*diet de 



[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 . 



de J 



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 



Stert 
Ewtor 

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, 
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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 others (named). 

[York.] A. 346. Grant by Geoffrey le Scot, son and heir of Roger le Scot, of 

Lokynton, to John le Scot his grandson, of the same, of a messuage with 
curtilage he inherited from his mother, a close called ' la Clyve,' the rent 
and reversion of a cottage with curtilage held by Edith his sister and 
Adam his brother for life, pasture for one beast over the Donne, and 
6 | acres and a rood of land in Lokynton. The land is accurately described, 
and many names of persons and places occur. Witnesses : Osbert Rufyn, 
John Rufyn, Syrnon Elys, Roger de Pedeworth, and Adam Clerk. 

[Line.] A. 347. Grant by Thomas Pasmer, of Lee, to William Fox, rector of 

Lee, of land in Knayth and Knayth marsh, paying a pound of pepper 
yearly. Witnesses : John and Robert de Trehampton, Adam de Swyne- 
ford, of Lee, and others (named). Knayth, Friday next before Holy 
Trinity, 24 Edward III. 

[York.] A. 348. Release by Eva, formerly wife of Nicholas de Seton, to John 

de Warrenne, of all lands and tenements in Horbiry that belonged to 
Henry Cheward. Witnesses : Thomas de Whyteley, and others (named). 
Wakefeud, 20 October, 32 Edward [I.]. 

[York.] A. 349. Release by John, son of Roger Cok, to Sir John, Earl Warenne, 

of all lands and tenements descended to him from Thomas Cok his uncle, 
and Robert Cok his brother, in Steynford, Fithlake, and Conesburgh. 
Witnesses : Sir Gerard de Hedone, Sir Francon le Tilis, Sir Robert de 
Balliol, Sir Anselm de Gyse, Peter de Lound', Robert le Breton, John 
Petipas, and others (named). Heitfeud (Hatfield?), Monday next after the 
Octaves of All Saints, 22 Edward I. Seal. 



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[York.] A. 350. Release and surrender by Thomas and Esmon, sons of William 

dela Pole, the elder, to Edward King of England and Frsuice, of the manor 
of Kayngham, in Holderness, which tlioy had by gift of the same King. 
" Weymouster," 20 October, the year of the reigu of the said King 
[Edward III.] over England 28th, and over France 15th. Two seats of 
arms. French. 

Endorsed: "Reddicio facta Regi per Thomam et Edmundum filios 
Wilhelmi de la Pole de jure suo in manerio de Kayngham." " Irrotulatur 
dorso Clausi Cauccllarie Regis infrascripti inense Marcii anno regni 
ejusdem Regis Anglic vicesimo none ; et in rubeo libro de Scaccario, 
folio ccexix ." 

[York.] A. 351. Release by Henry, Earl of Lancaster and Leicester, to John de 

Warenne, Earl of Surrey, of the castles of Conyngesbourgli and Saudale and 
their appurtenances, the manors and vills of Wakefeld, Horbury, Halifax, 
Hiperoun, Sourby, Holmfrithes, Haytfeld, Thorn, Fisshlak, Staynthorp, and 
Donsthorp, with all lands, advowsons of churches, abbeys, priories, hospitals 
and other their appurtenances, which Thomas, late Earl of Lancaster, his 
brother, had by grant of the said Earl of Surrey. York, 2 March, 
2 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

[York.] A. 352. Release by Robert, sou of Saher de Fancote, to Walter de 

Stok, rector of the church of Grendon, for the sum of 40*., of a messuage in 
Fancote (Fencotes, co. York), with the homage and services thereof; 
paying therefor yearly 8*. to the brethren of the hospital of St. John of 
Jerusalem at Hogessawe. Witnesses : Sirs Roger Damary, Ralf de 
Cestertonea, Peter Carbonel, knts., Ralph Dauudeli, Guy de Tursmerea, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[York.] A. 353. Grant by Robert, son of Siger de Fencote, to Walter de Stoke, 

deacon, of 40^ acres of land in Stoke and Fencotn, and meadow in Stanling 
and ' la Westmore.' The position of every piece of land is most accurately 
defined, and very many local names occur, e.g., half an acre at ' the 
iledemanue,' half an acre at Heldefelde Cross, &c. Witnesses: Giles de 
Insula, Otuel Purcel, Ralph Daundeli, Wido de Tursmere, William abbot 
of Fencote, and others (named). Seal. 

[York.] A. 354. Grant by King John to William, Earl of Warenne, of a fair at 

Wakefield, yearly, for three days, the vigil, feast, and the morrow of All 
Saints. Witnesses: W. bishop of Lincoln, G. bishop of Hereford, 
G. fitz Peter, Earl of Essex, R. Earl of Leicester, R. Earl of Chester, 
Earl W. Marshal, W. Earl of Salisbury, W. Earl of Warwick, H. Earl of 
Hereford, William de Brausa. By the hand of the provost of Beverley and 
archdeacon of Wells, at Brug', 15 March, 5 John. Fragment of Great 
Seal. 

York. A. 355. Indenture between Edward, King of England and France, and 

Notts. William de la Pole, the elder, knt. Whereas the latter has granted the King 
two annual rents of 1,000 marcs, for term of the life of Katherine his wife, 
and 200Z. in fee simple, on all his possessions in co. York and elsewhere, the 
King agrees that if Katherine die in the said William's lifetime, or survive him, 
and after his decease make a release to the King of her dower in the manor 
of Brustwyk in Hoklerness, and the manors and vills of Cleton, Little 
Humbre, Burton, Pidse, Outhorn, Wythornse, Sheftelyng, Kilnese, Esyngton, 
Preston, Bondebrustwyk, Ravensere, Hedon, Barowe, Paghelflete, Sprotleye, 
Lelle, Dyke, Elstanwyk, with the wapentak of Holderness and a farm 
called the Serjeanty of the Crown, and demesne lands of Brustwyk manor 
in Skeklyng, Lelle, Dyk, Elstanwyk, and other places named in co. York, 
and in the manors of Gryngelye and Wheteleye, co. Notts, and of an annual 



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rent of 260 marcs, which the said William receives from the custom on 
wools, skins, and wool-fells, at the port of Kingstou-on-Hull, and all other 
possessions which William had by grant from the King, and has surrendered 
to the King : then the said writing for 1,000 marcs shall be null and void, 
and the lands of the said William discharged therefrom. If Katherine 
survive William, and recover her said dower, the said annuity of 1,000 marcs 
shall be levied on the lands of said William till her death. Also if Esmon 
de la Pole, son of the said William, die before he is of age, without making 
suit to the King for recovery of Kayngham manor, which he and his brother 
Thomas had by grant from the King, and have surrendered to the King for 
ever, or within three years from coming of age make release to the King of 
the said manor, the writing of 200/. shall be void and the lands of the said 
William discharged therefrom. Other covenants follow. The said William 
also promises that Katherine and Esmon shall come before the King's 
Council and take oath to perform the premises. " Weymouster," 4 March, 
29 Edward I. French. 

Endorsed: " Irrotulatur dorso Clautd Cancellarie Regis infrascripti, 
menseMarcii anno infrascripto, et in rubeo libro de Scaccario fol. cccxviii. " 

Fragment of seal. 

fYork 1 A. 356. Release by Robert de Hanlay, knt., John de Akum, clerk, 

Henry de Hull, vicar of Killyngwyk, William de Clifton, William de 
Weston, chaplains, William Henrison and Richard Lund, to John de 
Boynton, chaplain, and William Brews, of Lepyngton manor and of lands 
in Barthorp, Levenyng, Acklom, Fangfosse, and Gowthorp. Witnesses : 
Peter, sixth Lord of Maulay, Sir Ralph de Hastynges, John Bygod, John 
Conestable, of Halsham, John de Hotham, knt., and others (named). Lep- 
yngton, Saturday in the second week of Lent, 2 Richard II. Seal and 
fragment. 

[York.] A. 357. Grant by John de Boynton, chaplain, and William Brews, to 

Sir Thomas Ughtred, knt., of Lepyngton manor, and their lands in 
Barthorp, Levenyng, and Acklom. Witnesses as above, A. 356. Lep- 
ington, Monday in the third week of Lent, 2 Richard II. Two seals. 

[York ] A. 358. Release by Ajitony de Spangeby to Robert de Hanlay, knt., 

John* de Akom, clerk, Henry de Hull, vicar of Killyngwyk, John de 
Boynton, William de Clifton, William de Weston, chaplains, William 
Henrison, William Brews, and Richard Lounde, of Lepyngton manor 
and lands in Barthorp, Levenyng, Akclum, Fangefosse, and Gowethorp, all 
of which formerly belonged to John de Meaux, knt., son and heir of 
Godfrey de Meaux. Witnesses as above, A. 356, 357. Lepyngton, 
Thursday next before St. Gregory the Pope, 2 Richard II. 

[York 1 A. 359. Release by Thomas de Meaux, knt., to Sir Thomas Ughtred, 

knt.,' of the manor of Lepyngton, and all lands and other possessions 
formerly belonging to Sir John de Meaux, knt., son and heir of Sir Godfrey 
de Meaux, knt., deceased, in Gouthorp, Barthorp, Levenyng, Akclom, 
Fankefosse, York, Migeleye, Suttou-in-Holderness, Dripehull, Stanfery, 
and Lopholtne. Witnesses as above, A. 358. Lepyngton, Tuesday iu 
the second week of Lent, 2 Richard II. Portion of seal of arms. 

[York.] A. 360. Duplicate of A. 358. Seal.\ 

[York.] A. 361. Grant by Robert, son of John de Levenyng, living in Acclum, 

to John de Meaux, of Bewik in Holderness, knt., of land called ' Acclum 
Akerslede,' reaching from Sir John's wood, in Lepyngton, to ' le Morebek,' 
and from the " flattum " he has of Robert Croke to Morebekwath. 
Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de Hastynges, Walter de Heslerton, Simon de 
Heslerton, John Bygod, knts., and others (named). Lepyngton, Sunday 
next after Corpus Christi, 1 305. Seal. 



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[York.] A. 362. Demise by Sir John de Melsa, lord of Lepyngton, to Beatrice 

his sister, of laud in Lepington (for the sum of til., in which Sir John is 
bound to her by the will of lady Isabel, their mother), for a term of six 
years, or until she has received six complete harvests, of which she shall 
have the first in the year 22 Edward [I.]. Monday, the feast of St. 
Laurence, 21 Edward [I.]. Seal. 

[York.] A. 363. llelcase by Aubreda, daughter of William de Capetoft, to 

lady Isabel de Acun, formerly wife of Sir Godfrey de Melsa, knt., of a 
toft and croft in Lepington given her by William de Capetoft her father, 
for a sum of money given her by the same Isabel in her necessity. Wit- 
nesses : German Hay, Walter de Barthethorp, William de Lepington, 
chaplain, and others (named). 

[York.] A. 364. Grant by Robert de la More, of Wart[re], chaplain, to Sir 

John de Meaux, knt., of a messuage in Lepington, herein accurately 
described. Lepington, Tuesday next before Michaelmas, 1365. Seal. 

[York.] A. 365. Grant by Thomas Ughtred, knt., to Sir Robert Hanlay, kut., 

Sir John de Akom, clerk, Henry de Hull, clerk, John de Boynton, William 
de Clyfton, William de Weston, chaplains, William Henrison, William de 
Brews, and Eichard de Lund, of his manor of Lepyiigton and lands in 
Barthorp, Levenyng, Acclom, and Gouthorp. Witnesses : Sir Henry de 
Percy, Earl of Northumberland, Peter sixth Lord of Maulay, and others 
(named). Lepyngton, Friday next after St. Martin in Yeme, 2 Eichard II. 

[York.] A. 366. Grant by Henry le Sporier, son of Nicholas de St. Leonard, 

of York, to Sir John de Meaux, lord of Bewyk in Holderness, knt., of 
lands and tenements in Lepyngton, formerly John Breton's, of Lepyngton. 
Wednesday next after the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 1363, 37 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[York.] A. 367. Agreement between Lecia, daughter of William de Capetoft, 

and Sir John de Melsa. Sir John having granted her for life land in Lep- 
ington, and ploughing and seed of wheat and oats sufficient to sow it, and quit- 
claimed the suit of court for the two bovates she holds of him in Lepington, 
for the two bovates wherewith she has enfeoffed Sir John by charter ; the 
said Lecia agrees that if Sir John by plea or default of warranty lose the 
said bovates, he may enter upon and hold the said land for ever without 
contradiction on her part. Witnesses : Thomas de Chauncy, Thomas 
Burdon, Eoger Grymet, knts. s and others (named). York, Monday next 
after Mid Lent, 20 Edward [I.]. Seal and fragment. 

[York.] A. 368. Release by Joan, relict of William de Capetoft, who lived 

in Lepyngton, to Sir John de Melsa, of all lands in Lepyington, to 
which she has right by way of dower or otherwise. Witnesses : Ralph 
de Vernon, Nicholas de Hoton, living in Barkethorp, William de Housum, 
living in Lepyngton, and others (named). Seal. 

[York.] A. 369. Release by William de Capthofft to Sir John de Melsa of a 

toft and croft called ' Cudbeit Croft,' in Lepyngton. Witnesses : Sir 
Eichard Trusbud, knt., Richard de Bernewille, of Leging', Eichard Walays, 
of Aclom, and others (named). 

[York.] A. 370. Counterpart of A. 362. Seal. 

[York.] A. 371. Grant by John, son of William de Lepington, of Wartre, to 

Simon the Smith (Fabro), of Lepington, and Alice his wife, of a toft in 
Lepington. Witnesses : Eoger Trussebut and John Bernevile, of Lething, 
William Croke, of Acclom, and others (named). 1 



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[York.] A. 372. Deed of sale by Sir Thomas Ughtred, knt., to Hugh Gar- 

dyner, citizen of York, of all wood and underwood growing in the north 
part of Lepyngton Wood, within the limits herein specified (except an oak 
called ' le Brade Ake '), together with eight ash-trees, the best he can find 
in the lordship of Lepyngton, with right of cutting such wood for two 
years from Michaelmas, 1395, provided it be completely removed from the 
soil where it grew before Michaelmas next ; the said Hugh to have sufficient 
room in ' le Cotegarth ' to store his cut wood for a year from Michaelmas 
next, to cany it thence, with free entry and egress whensoever he pleases. 
York, Thursday next after Michaelmas, the year abovesaid, 19 Richard II. 
Seal. French. 

("York.] A. 373. Release by William, son of William de Capetoft, to John de 

Melsa, of a messuage, 10 bovates, an acre called ' le Croft,' a " placea " of 
meadow called ' le Gayris,' and common of pasture called ' le Boys,' in 
Lepington, and of the homage and service of John le Breton fora messuage 
and land in the same place, which William his father granted the said John. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Chauncy, Roger Grimet, knts., and others (named). 
Whitsunday, 1285. Seal. 

[York.] A. 374. Release by John de le Ryver, of Brandesby, John Fayrfax, 

clerk, Thomas de Etton, the elder, Antony Seyntquyntyn, clerk, Robert 
Boulot, Alan de Kyrkeby, chaplain, and Geoffrey de Brandesby, to Thomas 
Ughtred, knt., of the manors of Lepyngton and Migelay, and lands in 
Sutton in Holderness, Levenyng, Acclom, Barthorp, Gouthorp, Fangfosse, 
and York, and in Stanfery, Dripole, and Topholme, which formerly 
belonged to Sir John de Meux, of Bewyk, knt., lately deceased. Lepyng- 
ton, 30 September, 2 Richard II. Portions of three seals. 

[York.] A. 375. Grant by Godfrey de Meaus to Stephen, son of John Brown, 

of Ackelom, of pasture in Lepington. Lepington, Monday after St. Thomas 
the Apostle, 27 Edward [I.] 

[York.] A. 376. Agreement whereby Reginald de Kapetoft, with consent of 

Elewisa his wife and Stephen his father, grants to S., archdeacon of 
Cliveland, the marriage of his son William do Kapetoft with Margery, 
granddaughter, and of his daughter Aubrea with Peter, grandson of the 
said S., and land in Lepington upon such marriage till his son or daughter 
be of lawful age ; and under penalty of 30 marks ho has sworn not to 
mortgage his inheritance jn Lepington and Barneby to the prejudice of his 
heirs. If such marriages are not completed he grants the said land to the 
same S. till he has received therefrom the sum of 40 marcs now paid him 
by the archdeacon. Witnesses: Sir Stephen Deinevil, Walter Deinevil, 
Richard Deinevil, Master J., then official of Cliveland, Paulin, vicar of 
Saham, Thomas, parson of Queldriz, William de Baiocis, and others (named) . 

[York.] A. 377. Grant by John de Melsa, lord of Lepington, to Lecia, 

daughter of William de Capetoft, of land in Lepington, which he will 
plough and find her in sufficient seed of wheat and oats for yearly crops. 
Witnesses: Thomas de Chaunci, Thomas Burdon, Roger Grimet, knt., 
and others (named). York, Monday next after Mid Lent, 20 Edward I. 
Seal. 

[York.] A. 378. Letters of attorney of John de Meaux, son of Sir Godfrey de 

Meaux, knt., appointing Nicholas de Cotom to receive full seisin in his 
name and the name of Matilda his wife of all lands, &c., he granted to 
Symon Tailour, of Lepington, and William son of Symon, of the same. 
Lepington, Sunday next before St. Thomas the Apostle, 1358. 



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[York.] A. 379. Release by John de Melsa to his son Godfrey of aii annual 

rent of 20 marcs issuing from Lepyngton manor. York, the morrow of the 
Conversion of St. Paul, 31 Edward I. 

[York.] A. 380. Release by Reginald de Capetoft to Godfrey de Melsa, 

" domino meo," of a carucate (eight bovatos) of land in Lepington which he 
held of the said Godfrey's fee. Witnesses : Ralph de Fritheby, Robert de 
Chancy, Richard Trussebut, Gilbert de Briddeshal, knts., Peter de Melsn, 
and others (named). 

[York.] A. 381. Grant by Robert de Melsa to Reginald de Capetot, son of 

Reginald, of five carucates of land in Lepington and two " mansure" in York, 
and two carucates in Folchertorp, paying for this latter piece one marc 
yearly ; all which land Hugh, Camin gave to his sister Alice on her marriage. 
Witnesses : William de Stutevill, Eustace de Vescy, Roger de Croceslai, 
William the Clerk, of Cottingham, Walter de Wintertorp, and many others 
(named). 

[York.] A. 382. Release by William de Capethof to Ysabel, formerly wife of 

Sir Godfrey de Melsa, of the toft and croft of Albreda her daughter, in 
Lepington, and the annual rent of Id. issuing therefrom. Witnesses : Sii 
Robert de Fritby, knt., Walter de Barkethorp, Thomas le Paumer, of the 
same, Richard le Walays, of Aclum, and others (named). 

[York.] A. 383. Demise by Scolastica, late wife of Godfridy (Godfrey) 

de Melsa, for her life, to John Fraunceys, of Lepington, of land in 
Lepington which Guliana, called Houesom, held at will, at a yearly rent 
of (5*. 8d., he appearing twice a year at Scolastica's court of Lepington, 
and paying the fines of the wapentake according to the custom of the vill. 
The vigil of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1336. 

[York.] A. 384. Release by Sir John de Melsa to John Bretun, of Lepington, 

of the bovate of land and toft in Lepington which Godfrey de Melsa his 
father had by grant of Beatrice Bretun, mother of the said John, and a toft 
with buildings and free egress and ingress wherewith his mother was 
dowered : paying a pair of gloves yearly. Witnesses : Sir Peter de Ros, 
Sir Richard Trussebut, of Levenyng, knts., William de Capetoft, and others 
(named). 

[York.] A. 385. Grant by Simon de Bekyngham, chancellor of St. Peter's, 

York, John de Cotyngham, rector of the church of Brunnun, Robert de 
Neuton, Thomas de Osgodby, and Martin de Cokermouth to John de 
Meaux, lord of Lepyngton, of a toft in Lepyngton they had by gift of 
William the Smith (Fnbri), of the same. Lepyngton, Friday next after the 
Decollation of St. John the Baptist, 1363. Portions of four seals 
remaining. 

[Bucks.] A. 386. Indenture tripartite containing the agreement made between 
the Earl Dulvestere (of Ulster) on the one part, and Sir Hugh le Despencer, 
the father, and Sir Roger Damory on the others. Sir Roger having 
demanded Stepul Cleydon manor from Sir Hugh by writ of novel 
disseisin, it is agreed, by command and request of the Earl, that 
Sir Hugh hold the said manor in peace according to the Earl's grant to him 
thereof, and that the Earl grant to Sir Roger and Elizabeth his wife 
the reversion of Whaddon manor for ever. If the Earl think this 
demand excessive for Stepul Cleydon manor, Sir Roger and his wife are 
willing to grant him Lyssethorethragh and Esclon manors, and also the 
manor of Grallagh [Ireland] to be held for the Earl's life, rather than lose 
this bargain, provided that those three manors return to Dame Elizabeth 
at the Earl's death. If the Earl will not agree to this bargain it is to be 



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proposed that he give 500/. silver to Sir Roger for Stepulcleydon manor 
or 400/. or 500 marcs silver at least, to be paid at the Octaves of St. Hilary 
next in the house of Sir Hugh at London. If the earl is willing to grant 
the said reversion and entail it on the children of Sir Roger and Dame 
Elizabeth, then Grallagh manor shall remain in their hands. If the 
Earl agree to perform one or other of the above points, let him give lit 
security to perform it within reasonable time ; otherwise he shall be trusted 
and his good faith, but let him inform Sir Hugh, by letter under his seal, fully 
his will herein, and within what time he will do so, and let him inform 
Sir Roger in the same way. For this end the " vadletz " of Sir Hugh and 
Sir Roger John de Cromhale, Robert de Knaresburgh, and Henry do 
Lucy shall go to Ireland and show the Earl the above business, taking one 
part of this indenture, another part being with Sir Hugh, and the third with 
Sir Roger. Reading, 25 August, 14 Edward [I.]. French. 

[Bucks.] A. 387. Release by John, son of John de Nowers, of Gothurst, to 

[Surr.] Edward King of England, and Sir Ingelram Coucy, Earl of Bedford, and 

[Beds.] Lady Isabella, his consort, daughter of the same King, and the heirs of the 

said King, of the manors, &c,, of Salden, Mnrreslee, Zistele, Kymbell, 

Weston, Turnvill, Wendovere, Wycombe, Horewode Magna, Horewode 

Parva, Hoggeston, Bechehampton, Ewell, and Luton. Witnesses : 

W. bishop of Winchester, J. bishop of Ely, Sir William de Latymer, 

Robert de Thorp, John Knyvet, John Delves, and William Croiser, knts. 

Westminster Palace, I March, 43 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

Endorsed : Enrolled on the Close Roll, 43 Edward III. 

[Bucks.] A. 388. Certificate by Richard de Terri, steward of Robert de Veteri 
Ponte (Vipont), that Alan Basset is surety for the said Robert that the 
latter will affix his seal to a deed to be executed between the same Robert 
and Alan Basset on the one part, and the men of the visne of \V icumb, 
who seek common of pasture in Wicumb manor, on the other ; such seal to 
be affixed within a month after the feast of Michaelmas next after the 
consecration of Ralph de Nevile, bishop of Chichester. If it be not done by 
that time Terri promises the said Alan shall take into his hands his land in 
Wicumb, to be given to the men of Wicumb, who shall retain it till the deed 
is sealed. Witnesses: Robert de Croindene, Adam Wander, William de 
Stanes, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 389. Obligation of Ralph de Widendon and his heirs to pay Sir 
Alan Basset 10*. a year for the marsh in Wicumbe, extending from the mill 
which belonged to William sou of Hervey to the meadow of St. Giles' 
Hospital, under a penalty of a marc for each failure of payment. 
Witnesses : Reginald de Calna, John de Chireburg, Robert de Croendene, 
Bartholomew, clerk of Alan Basset, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 390. Release by Edith, late wife of Adam le Mercer, of Wicumbe, 
to William Tabbe, of a messuage in Wicumbe for 100*. Witnesses: 
Walter de Puderuge, Gervase Draper, William de Luda, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 391. Demise by William de Wydendon to Sir Philip Basset of his 
land in Okregge, in the parish of Wycumbe, for seven years from 
Michaelmas, 36 Hen. III., paying the chief lords of the fee 8s. yearly ; 
Sir Philip undertaking to keep the said William in his service if he wishes, 
or procure him service in the house of " some good man " for that time, 
providing him with food and clothing as one of his own esquires, and 
supplying him with another horse if his own die. Witnesses : William 
and Thomas Waudcre, Robert de Eselberg, Walter de Pudreggc, and others 
(named). 36 Hen. III. Seal. 



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[Bucks.] A. 392. Final concord made on a plea of " warrantia carte " whereby 
William tic Wydendou acknowledges two parts of 54 acres of wood and 
onu acre of meadow in Wycumbe to belong to Philip Basset, to be held of 
tho said William on payment of Id. yearly, William also granting that the 
third part of the premises which Margery his mother holds in dower, 
with reversion to himself, shall remain to the same Philip at her death. 
Three weeks from Easter Day, 3[8] Hen. III. Damaged. 

[Bucks.] A. 393. Grant by [William do Wy]dendon to [Philip] Basset of his 
wood called ' Ocregge,' in Wycumbe, at a yearly rent of \d. Witnesses : 
Thomas Wander, William de la Lude, Simon de Santerdon, Nicholas 
Hochede, and others (named), [c. 36 Hen. III., cf. A. 391.] Seal. 
Damaged. 

[Bucks.] A. 394. Grant by Osbert de Santerdune to Sir Philip Basset, for 
3| marcs, of an annual rent of a marc due from Walter Fuller for the mill 
that formerly belonged to William de Stancs^in Wicumbe parish, without the 
borough. Witnesses : Sir Eobert Brand, Sir Ralph de Averiis, Sir Ralph 
de Bee, William de Luda, Simon de Santerdune, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 395. Grant by Philip Basset to Thomas de la Lude of permission 
to build a fulling [mill in the tenement he holds of him at ' la Ludwatere,' 
in Wycumbe, paying one marc yearly rent : provided that at no time cloths 
made in Wycumbe, or delivered to be fulled to fullers living therein, are 
received into the said mill. If they are received, or the above rent is 
unpaid, the said Philip may distrain on the mill or other possessions of the 
said Thomas till he have recovered the rent or the damages so inflicted on 
him. Witnesses : Sirs Henry de Pynkenny, Thomas le Blund, knts., and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 396. Grant by Robert Butevileyn, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, for 
50 marcs paid him, of six marcates of annual rent in Wycumbe, which is 
called ' Eltres ' of Wycumbe, which he had by gift from Fulk Basset, 
bishop of London, in free marriage with Alina, his granddaughter, 
Sir Robert's former wife. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Bathonia, the King's 
Justiciar, Sir William de Insula, Sir Richard de Rcyli, knts., Adam Pig, 
William de la Lude, and others (named). 

[Bucks.] A. 397. Demise by Sir Philip Basset to Richard, son of John Fuller, 
for life, of the moiety of the mill that was William Robyn's, in Wycumbe, 
with all the watercourse in the pool thereto belonging, for six marcs yearly, 
in case of non-payment of which the said Philip to have right of entry into 
a messuage Richard bought of William Wandere in the borough of Wycumbe, 
to hold it till such rent is satisfied. Witnesses : William and Thomas 
Wandere, William de la Lude, and others (named). Thursday next after 
Easter, 38 Hen. III. Seal, 

[Bucks.] A. 398. Release by Nicholas Hachedee to Sir William Basset, for 
12s. 6d., of land in Wycumbe, part of which he held of land formerly 
belonging to Richard de Rothomago, and part of Sir Philip by fee and 
inheritance. Witnesses: Walter de Puderrugge, William de la Lude, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 399. Demise by Walter Pinel to William Tabbe, for 20 years from 
the present date, of all his property [in Wicumbe], the said William 
undertaking for that term to provide with food and clothing the said 
Walter, who will serve him as a free servant. If William be impleaded 
and put to expense on account of such land, all costs he can prove Walter 
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the dispute between himself and Stephen de Eswell. If William build on 
the fee he shall be allowed to remove the houses put up unless Walter 
satisfy him their cost. If he infringe this agreement Walter will pay 
Earl Richard 40s., the lord of the fee 2 marcs, and William 2 marcs ; 
and William the like penalty if he infringe it. Witnesses : Sir Robert 
Brand, William and Thomas Wander, William de Luda, John de Croendene, 
and others (named). The feast of the Annunciation, 32 Hen. III. 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 400. Grant by Thomas, son of Richard de Sobintun, to Sir Philip 
Basset, of the share he has inherited from Richard his father of the mill 
formerly belonging to William de Stanes in Wicumbe parish without the 
borough, with all the watercourse and meadow below the mill (belonging to 
that share) called ' Mulcroft.' Witnesses : Sir Robert Brand, Sir Ralph de 
Averiis, Sir Ralph de Bee, William and Thomas Wander, William de Luda, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 401. Grant by Sebricht Carpenter, to Gervase Draper, of Wicumbe, 
for 12 marcs, of three parts of the mill that belonged to William son 
of Robert, in Wicumbe parish, paying 40*. 4d. yearly. If Sebricht 
cannot warrant the three parts of the mill to Gervase or his heirs, he 
undertakes to make them a reasonable exchange to the same value from his 
property elsewhere. \Vitnesses : Sir Robert Brand, William Wander, 
William Tabe, Walter de Puderuge, and others (named) . Fragment of seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 402. Demise by William de la Lude to Sir Philip Basset of all the 
land William Mogge held of Reginald de Alneto in Wycombe and a certain 
messuage, except the dower of Emma, who was wife of William Mogge, 
for 21 years from Michaelmas 37 Henry III., paying 2s. 8d. yearly and 
scutage when levied. If Emma die within that term the land she holds 
will be included in this demise. If Sir Philip be not completely acquitted 
against the chief lords and others by the said William, he may distrain on 
the latter till he have recovered his damages, &c. Witnesses : William 
and Thomas Wander, (Jrervase Draper, and others (named). [37 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 403. Confirmation by Henry III., by Inspeximus, of the grant of 

King John dated Aurival!, 16 June, 5 John, to Alan Basset of the manor 
of Wicumbe, except what Robert do Vcteri Ponte held there, paying 
therefor yearly 20/. into the Exchequer, and doing the service for one 
knight's fee. Witnesses : H. de Burgh, Earl of Kent, Justiciar of 
England, Geoffrey Dispenser, and others (named.) By the hand of R. bishop 
of Chichester, Chancellor. Merleberg, 26 March, 13 Henry III. [See 
Charter Roll, 5 John, m, 24 ; 13 Henry III., m. 8.] 

[Bucks.] A. 404. Indenture between Robert de Veteri Ponte (Vipont) and 

Alan Bassat of the one part, and Richard de Terre, Robert de Croindon, 
William de Staines, Roger le Eir, and Richard de Rouen, and many others 
seeking common of pasture in Wicumbe against Robert and Alan, of the other. 
The former acknowledge the pasture to be the common pasture of the latter 
both in the woods and their pannage, provided that all hogs from Wicombe 
which have been fed in Wicombe woods if they be found in Penn woods 
be quit of pannage in the same way as hogs from Penn ; with this addition, 
that if Robert and Alan wish to sell their woods in which there was 
pannage, they be not hindered thereby: the commoners holding the pasture 
aforesaid of the said Robert and Alan. For this acknowledgment the 
commoners grant to Robert de Veteri Ponte all assarts made between 
Heselmere and the land Robert de Croindon held of Thomas de Auno, 
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and Russemere ; such lands to be so ditched and enclosed that the commoners' 
beasts may not enter there, or if perchance they shall stray therein for 
want of enclosure the said Robert and Alan shall not impound them. 
Witnesses' : Robert de Lexentune, Henry de Braibroch, William de 
Panewurthe, and others (named). Three seals remaining, one equestrian. 

[Bucks.] A. 405. Grant by Walter Pynel to Sir Philip Basset of all his land 

in VVyeumbe. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Amundevil, William de Insula, 
Roger de Sanford, Laurence de Sauford, Ranulf de Amundevil, knt*., 
Walter de Putheregge, of Wycumbe, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 406. Grant by Alice, daughter of Geoffrey son of Angod, widow, 

to Sir Philip Basset of the fish-ponds (vivaria) without the borough of 
Wicumbe, at a place called ' la Pande,' which have descended to her by 
inheritance, and the land between the ponds and the King's highway. 
Witnesses : William Tate, Walter de Puderuge, G-ervase Draper, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 407. Demise by Reyner le Weyte, for half a marc, to Sir Philip 

Basset, of two acres of land in Wycurabe parish (which he held for a term 
of Walter Pinel) for 14 years from Sunday next after Michaelmas, 
35 Hen. III. Witnesses: Walter de Poderruge, William de la Lude, 
and others (named). [35 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 408. Release by John de Cronden to Sir Philip Basset of 1 1 acres 

of land [in Wycumbe] that Robert de Cronden his father formerly held 
by grant of Sir Alan Basset, father of Sir Philip. Witnesses : Walter 
de Pudderuge, William Tabbe, Robert de Esselburg, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 409. Grant by John de Croendene to Sir Philip Basset of three 

acres of land in Wicumbe parish, by the highway from Wicumbe to 
Berchamsted, herein described. Witnesses : Sir Robert Brand, Sir Ralph 
de Averiis, William and Thomas Wander, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 410. Agreement between Robert de Croindene and Alan Basset, 

that if any of their neighbours of Wicumbe seek common of pasture in all 
assarts before the croft that was Richard le Ned's, and in which Alan has 
granted Robert 1 1 acres, " et idem Alanus per consilium smim et per 
consilium meum non possit se defendere, set pastura per consuetudinein 
regni fuerit versus eundem Alanum dirationata ;" from that moment Alan 
shall not be bound to warrant to Robert the said 1 1 acres, but the grant 
thereof shall be annulled. Witnesses : Mathew de Bigestrop, Richard de 
Turre, of Bledelawe, Richard de Turre, then steward of Robert de Veteri 
Poute, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks ] A. 411. Release by William de Pudregge to Sir Philip Basset of the 

mill in Wycumbe which came to him as the dower of Albrea his wife, 
and was formerly William Robyn's. Witnesses : William Wander, 
William de la Lude, and others (named). Wycumbe, Thursday next before 
Palm Sunday, 38 Henry III. Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 412. Release by Alice, late wife of Walter Pinel, to Sir Philip Basset 

of all her late husband's land in Wycumbe. Witnesses : Randulf de 
Mundeville, Walter de Pudderegge, and others (named). Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 413. Demise by Simon Hochede to the canons of Messenden of 

his meadow ot Nnnnewell [Wycombe], from Whitsunday in the fifth year 
of the interdict of the Anglican church to the Whitsunday following ; on 
condition that if Simon or his heirs pay the said canons 6 marcs within 
that time he shall receive back the meadow from them at the term aforesaid, 
otherwise it shall remain to the canons for i-vcr at a yearly rent of 6rf. 
Witnesses : Mathew Brand, James de Penua, William son of Hervey. 
William de Stance, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Bucks.] A. 414. Grant by Robert White (Albits) to Roger Mowin of the 

messuage he held in Wicumbe, beyond the bridge by ' the little water,' 
at 2s. yearly rent. If he cannot warrant such messuage to Roger he will 
give au equivalent exchange. Witnesses : William de Tilebroc, Walter 
his brother, Heliasde Wimbilville, Simon de Maidewell, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 415. Grant by Simon Hochede to St. Mary's church and the 
canons of Messenden, of his meadow of Nunnewell [Wycombe], at 6rf. 
yearly rent. Witnesses : Mathew Brand, James de Penna, William son of 
Hervei, William de Stanes, and others (named). Seal. 

[York.] A. 416. Grant by John de Neville, knt., lord of Rsiby, to Thomas 

Surtays, knt., John de Broghton, parson of Horsley church, Thomas de 
Hexsham, and William de Blakdene, of all lands and tenements he holds 
in Raskelf, together with the reversion of Raskelf manor, which Alesia 
de Nevile his mother holds in dower of his inheritance, and which will 
remain to him at her decease. Witnesses : Robert de Rowclyf, William 
Bruys, Thomas Colwill, knts., Richard Bernard, and others (named). 
Tuesday, the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, 46 Edward IIJ. Seal 
of arms. 

[York.] A. 417. Grant by Thomas Surteys, knt., John de Broghton, clerk, 

and William de Blakedene to John de Gysburn, citizen and merchant of 
York, for his life, of Raskelf manor, a meadow called ' Halleker,' and four 
closes there, Halleclose, Northintak, Westclose, and closes called ' Kerclose,' 
' Cotebuskes,' 'Closeker,' ' Entirclose' with 'Birkereng'; also sufficient timber 
there for the building and repair of the manor buildings ; sufficient firewood 
for his wants at Raskelf and York ; free licence to hunt and take all manner 
of beasts of venary within their demesne there whenever he pleases, and 
common for his cattle, and a yearly rent of 101. is&uing from their property 
there. Witnesses : Thomas Colville, Robert de Rouclyf, knts., and others 
(named). 2 November, 1 Richard II. Portion of seal of arms. 

[York.] A. 418. Grant by John Seele, son of Richard Seele, of Fourneys, to 

Thomas de Heseldene, of all the lands, &c., in Wakefield, Sandale, and 
Crigeleston he inherited on the death of Thomas Seele. Wakefield, 
Friday after the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

York. A. 419. Indenture witnessing that whereas Christopher Clapham, of 

Demesley, co. York, by indenture dated 20 February, 31 Hen. VIII., 
demised to Cristofer Mawde, of Holynhall, co. York, the manor of Over 
Lunde, and lands, tenements, rents, &c., in Lunde, Thornton, and Burton 
in Lonnesdale, and elsewhere in Lonnesdale, for 60 years from that date, 
paying a red rose only yearly during the lives of certain persons named in 
the demise, and after their decease the rents specified therein : the said 
Mawde has granted and sold to Brian Robynson for a certain sum of 
money, the receipt whereof he hereby acknowledges, all his claim, title, 
and interest in the premises for the residue of the said term, saving any 
leases Mawde may have granted by force of the above demise. 3 Dec., 
36 Hen. VIII. 

[York.] A. 420. Release by Thomas de Meaux, knt., to Sir Thomas Ughtred, 

knt., of Lepington manor and all lands formerly belonging to Sir John do 
Meaux, knt., sou and heir of Sir Godfrey de Meaux, deceased, in Goulhorp, 
Levenyng, Akclom, Fankefosse, York, Sutton in Holderness, DriphuD, 
Stanferry, and Lopholm. Witnesses : Peter, sixth lord of Maulay, Sir 
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Ralph de Hastynges, John Bygod, John Conestable, of Halsharn, John do 
Hothom, knts., Thomas de Maulay, and others (named). Lepington, Palm 
Sunday, 2 Richard II. Portion of seal. 

Endorsed: " Irrotulatur in dorso Clausi cancellaric Regis infrascripti 
mense Mali anno infrascripto." 

[York.] A. 421. Grant by Richard de Barucby to John de Warennia of the 

entire warren of all his lands in the parts of York, which warren the King 
granted him by a charter the said John has in keeping. Witnesses : 
Sir Hugh le Bigoth, Sir Peter de Anesie, Sir Nicholas Dewias, Sir Richard 
Folioth, knts., William de London, and others (named). [?37 Henry III. 
Cf. Cal. Patent Rolls ii. 267 b.] 

[York.] A. 422. Confirmation by Alexander, archbishop of York, by In- 

speximus, upon a licence obtained by William Fitz William, knight, to 
assign 17 marcs annual rent issuing from his manor of East, Midel, and 
Westhathelsay, held of John, King of Castile and Duke of Lancaster, as 
of the honour of Pontefract, to two chaplains to celebrate divine service 
daily for the soul of Thomas de Stapilton, formerly lord of the manor 
aforesaid, dated 10 Nov. 9 Richard II., of two grants appointing William 
de Byrkyn and William de Sprotburgh chaplains as above, dated Estha- 
thelsay, 1 Jan, 1385[-6.] Clauses are inserted regulating the appointment 
of chaplains in future. Redmanor, 27 January, 1387 [-8.] Fragment of 
seal. 

[Suff.] A. 423. Release by Robert, son of Richer de Belstede, to William, 

son of Hugh de Belstede, of the land that Richer, his father, and Avicia, 
his mother, held in Belste (Belstede, Suffolk). Witnesses: William, son of 
John de Spornton, Roger son of Warin, John, son of John the Chaplain 
(cap' II'), of Felcherche, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Belstede, Essex." 

[Essex.] A. 424. Grant by Thomas de Bordesdene to the church and canons 

of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Bordesdenefeld. Witnesses : John 
de Lesnes, John Bel, Richard son of Estmund, Simon de Melkel', and 
William de Strate. 

[Essex.] A. 425. Grant by William do Reymes to Sir Fulk Basset, provost of 
Bevcrley, of laudjcalled ' Brighelond ' and ' Dernulvesland ' in Finchingfeld, 
and pasture for two oxen and two horses, paying a pound of pepper yearly. 
For this grant Sir Fulk has given 28 marks, and a red palfrey worth 
4 marcs to Joan, William's wife. Witnesses : Hamo son of Richard, 
Nicholas Peche, Robert Inkel, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 426. Graut by William de Reymes to Sir Fulk Basset of land 
called ' Boytune Wode ' in Finchingfeld, paying yearly a pair of gilt 
spurs or 4d., besides scutage to the value of Id. when imposed. Witnesses : 
Hamund son of Richard, Nicholas Peche, William de Hyspania, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 427. Release by John le Ginnor, of Belstede Magna, to William, 

son of William le Terre, of land and a messuage in Belstede Magna, adjoin- 
ing the fee of the abbot of Albemarle. Witnesses : William de Humforde, 
Symon Miller, and others (named). January, 56 Henry III. 

[Essex.] A. 428. Grant by Robert le Pestur, of Borham, to Philip le Taylur, 
of co. Stafford, of the whole service of annual rent with foreign service, 
which Roger Beriman owes him for a tenement in Borham. Witnesses : 
John Maudwyt, Robert de Walcfare, John de Mandevile, and others 
(named). Seal. 



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[Essex.] A. 429. Grant by William do Reimes, knight, to Sir Philip Basset, 
of all his outer court in Boitune, in Finchingefeld parish, with the house 
situated therein ; saving the right of entry to and exit from the inner court. 
(The boundaries are clearly defined.) Witnesses: Sir Nicholas Pecche, 
William de Northtoft, William de Gehlham, and others (named). Portion 
of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 430. Grant by Richard, son of William de Badewe, to Sir William, 
son of Sir Warin do Montchesney, of the homage and service of the daughters 
and heirs of Lady Isabel de Benlestaple, with 20s. annual rent which she paid 
for a tenement in Nevendene and Berdestaple (Barstable). Witnesses : 
Sirs William de Sancto Claro, William de Watevile, Eobert de Hegham, 
knights, Ralph de Coggeshal, Richard le Brun. 

[Essex.] A. 431. Grant by Katherine, daughter of Richard de Mouasterio, to 
Henry de Borham, of 16rf. annual rent due from Robert Marshal, Richard 
ate Crouch, and Sybil, maid of the recluse of Borham, for tenements in 
Borham. Witnesses : Robert de Walkefare, Geoffrey de Rykham. Richard 
de Lindwode, and others (named). Seal, damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 432. Grant by Geoffrey le Spec to Philip le Taylur, and Roys[ia] his 
wife, of land in Borhara and an annual rent of 5^d. due from Hervey Fulke 
and John de Marisco. Witnesses : John de Walkefare, Richard de Lind- 
wode, and others (named). Seal, defaced. 

[buff.] A. 433. Demise by Robert de Berefeud to John Costin, of Leyham, 

the younger, of land in Belsted Magna, for 13 years from Michaelmas, 
26 Edward [I.] Witnesses : John and Robert de Belsted, Geoffrey and 
John del Slade, and others (named). Belsted, Monday next after Holy 
Trinity, 26 Edward [I.] Seal, damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 434. Release to Master Thomas de Wymundeham, rector of 
Brumfeld church, and the rectors his successors, by William Smith his 
parishioner, of a hedge planted between the field called ' Homfeld,' belonging 
to the church, and William's land in Wellfeld ; on condition of the rector's 
making a ditch beyond the hedge, on William's land, four feet wide by 
three deep, and that he and his successors keep the hedge and ditch in 
repair at their own cost. Witnesses: John de Mandeville, John de 
Appeltrefeld, William de Sancto Claro, and others (named). Portion of a 
seal. 

[Essex.] A. 435. Grant by Edric the Carpenter, of Braidwell, to Ralph de 
Bramelai and Claricia his wife, of land in Braidwell, paying him 4s. yearly, 
and to the house of Fallay 3d. for one acre Edric granted the said house. 
Witnesses : Richard de Havil, Ralph de Telebi, William the Clerk of 
Braidewell, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 436. Grant by Simon le Cupere, of Bromfeld, to William de 

Pacehyng and Alice his wife, of land in Pachchyug Clovill, in the vill of 
Bromfeld. Witnesses : William Sparkes, Ranulf le Warenne, John ate 
"Melle, of Bromfeld, and others (named). Bromfeld, Saturday next after the 
Decollation of John the Baptist, 1 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 437. Grant by Adam the Weaver (Tixtor : sic), of Burested Parva, 

to Robert de Frekeber, and Joan his wife, cf 2\d, annual rent due from 
Thomas Rock for a field called ' Boussefeld,' in Burested Parva. Witnesses : 
William Ame, William de Eyr, Thomas le Rock, and others (named.) 

[Essex.] A. 438. Grant by Gilbert de Hendune to Lucia Waleraun of 30 hogs 

in the wood of Boreham, which is of the fee of the abbot of St. Albans, 
which he granted to John her brother ; paying therefor yearly half a pound 
of cummin in London. Witnesses : Henry Bocquointe, Roger de la Dune, 
Reginald Cabus, and others (named). 

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[Essex.] A. 439. Release by John, called le Man,' of Belsted Magna, to 

Laurence le Fre, of the messuage he held of the said Laurence, in Belsted 
aforesaid, situated as described. Belsted, Wednesday next after St. Gregory 
the Pope, 7 Edward II. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 440. Release by Thomas, son of William Sarjaunt, of Brumfeld, 

to Master Thomas de Wymundeham, parson of Brumfeld, and his successors, 
of a messuage and eight acres of land in Brumfeld that his father once held 
of the said church. Witnesses : William de Graundcurt, Robert de Borham, 
John de Maundevile, and others (named). [46 Henry III.] 

Annexed : 

(i.) Final concord between Master Thomas de Wymundham, parson of 
Brumfeld church, plaintiif, and Robert le Burser, tenant of 23 acres of 
land in Brumfeld, which Robert acknowledged to be the right of Thomas 
and his church of St. Leonard, of Brumfeld, and quitclaimed to him and 
his successors for ever. Chelmereford, the morrow of St. John the Baptist, 
46 Henry III. 

Endorsed: "Pars Robert! le Burser quam habere nou curavit quia 
nichil retinuit." 

(ii.) The like between Thomas, son of William Sergaunt, of Brumfeld, 
and the same Master Thomas, tenant of eight acres of land in Brumfeld, 
whereupon an assise of mart d'ancestor was summoned, and Thomas son of 
William quitclaimed the land to Master Thomas and his successors, parsons 
of the church abovesaid. Dated as above. 

Endorsed: "Pars Thome filii Willielmi Serjand quam habere non curavit 
quia nichil retinuit." 

(iii.) Counterpart of ii., probably the part left with Thomas de 
Wymundeham. Dated as above. 

[York.] A. 441. Grant by Sir Hugh le Despenser to Warin le Grys, of 

Burndesle, of eight acres of land in the west field of Barndesle, situated as 
described, in exchange for which Warin grants Sir Hugh eight acres and a 
rood of land in Wysessherde, in the field of Barndesle. Witnesses : 
Sir John de Hanlo, Sir Ingram Belreger, John de Mareys, and others 
(named). Barndesle, feast of St. Hilary, 6 Edward II. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 442. Grant by Isabella de Cloville to William de Pacchingg, her 

son, of land in a croft called ' Kykoscroft,' in Pacching Clovill, in the vill of 
Bromfeld, and in a meadow called ' Hammemad.' Witnesses : Jordan 
de Maundeville, and others (named). Bromfeld, Saturday next after 
Michaelmas, 20 Edward II. 

[Essex.] A. 443. Grant by William de Reymes, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, of all 

his land in the field called ' Speltewellefeld,' in Boy tune, in Finchingfeud 
parish, viz., lands called ' Hueloteslee ' and ' Eldewelle,' <fcc., to be held with 
another tenement Sir Philip holds of him in the same vill by the service of 
half a knight's fee. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Saham, Sir Nicholas Pechc, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 444. Grant by William de Reimes, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, of 

a croft called ' Bantone ' in Boitone, in Finchingefeld parish, as herein 
described, paying for this and other land held of Sir William in the same 
vill a pair of gilt .spurs or 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir William Dod- 
(lingeseles, Sir Nicholas de Sanford, Sir Laurence de Sanford, Geoffrey 
Foliot, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 445. Release by William, son of Sir William de Reymes, of Finch- 

ingfeud, to Sir Philip Basset, of 6s. 2d. annual rent he was wont to receive 
from Simon Cusin, for 20 acres in Finchingfeud ; paying therefor yearly 6^rf. 
Witnesses : Simon son of Richard, Roger de Omnibus Sanctis, Thomas de 
Yspaunia, and others (named). 



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[Essex.] A. 446. Release by Avicia, formerly wife of Peter le Herde, of 

Chelmerefbrd, to William de Cogeshale, of her third part in a croft called 
' Clobbiscroft,' in Chelmereford parish, which came to her as dower after 
her husband's death, paying therefor IGd. yearly during her life. 
Chelmereford, Monday next after the Ascension, 17 Edward II. 

[Essex.] A. 447. Agreement in settlement of a dispute between Sir William 

de Wydihulle; rector of Bromfeld church, London diocese, and Thomas de 
Maundeville, over the fairs of St. Leonard's in Bromfeld, whereby the 
latter quit-claims the said fairs to Sir William and his successors in the 
said church, to hold as freely as Master Walter, archdeacon of Norfolk, 
Master Thomas de Wymundeham, and Sir Adam de Stratton, his pre- 
decessors as rectors, held them, as appears by the charter of Thomas de 
Maundeville, ancestor of the same Thomas. Witnesses: Sirs Adam de 
Stratton, Ralph Basset, Robert de Walmesford, Robert de Kyngton, clerks, 
and others (named). London, the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 
12 Edward I. Seal of arms, damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 448. Grant by Nicholas le Wulf, of Burstede Parva, to Robert 

de Frekeberwe, Joan his wife, and John his son, of annual rents of a 
pound of cummin and \d. issuing from lands herein specified, in Burstede 
Parva, in the tenure of John le Tannur, and Anice his wife, and William 
le Wulf, with reversion to Robert and his heirs if John die without 
children. Duntone, Sunday next before St. Gregory the Pope, 24 Edward I. 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 449. Grant by Isabella, daughter of the late William Freman, 

widow, to Dionisia de Monte Caniso, lady of Braxstede Magna, of the 
homage and service of Sir Ralph de Monte Caniso and lady Albreda his 
wife, and 14rf. annual rent from a tenement the latter hold in Braxstede 
Magna. Witnesses : John de Kelleveden, Roger de Schaldeford, William 
Quoynterel, and others (named). Braxstede, Tuesday in Whitsuntide, 
27 Edward [I.]. 

[Essex.] A. 450. Grant by William de Reymes, knight, to Sir Philip Basset, 

of land called ' Aiswell,' and meadow between this and Aiswell bridge, in 
Boitune, in Finchingefeld parish, to be held by the same service of half a 
knight's fee whereby he holds another tenement in the same vill. 
Witnesses : Sir Richard Foliot, canon of St. Paul's, London, Henry de 
Seint Pol, Ranulf de Amundeville, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex. j A. 451. Grant by Robert le Hwite, clerk, of Burstede Parva, to 

Robert de Frekeberwe, and Joan his wife, of various rents arising from 
lands called ' Diringes Dale," 'Longelond,' ' Middelfeld,' ' Beneites Feld,' 
' West Feld,' ' Hellond,' &c., in Burstede Parvn, the situation of the lands, 
&c., and by whom held being clearly specified. Witnesses : Hubert de 
Brumford, John Male Greffe, and others (named). Duntone, Wednesday 
next after the Purification, 23 Edward I. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 452. Grant by William de Reimes to Sir Philip Basset, of land 

in Boitune, annual rents issuing from lands therein, and all his granges 
at Boitune, to be held by the service of half a knight's fee he already owes 
the said William. (The lands are accurately described, and the names of 
the tenants specified.) Witnesses : Sirs William de Dodingescles, Richard 
Fillol, Matthew de Leiham, Roger de Reimes, and others (named) 
Portion of seal. 

Essex. A. 453. Grant by Henry Cokham, parson of St. Mary atte Hille, 

London, and John Sibille to Thomas Drapere and John Matheu, clerks 
of Dedham manor, and a messuage and eight acres of meadow in 
Dcdham, which they lately had by feoflment of Nicholas Exton, and 



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Joan his wife, by fine levird :it Westminster on the morrow of [All] 
Souls, 15 Richard II., together with Richard Gylle, who has released to 
them his claim thereto. Dedham, 10 August, 16 Richard II. Seal and 
fragment. 

[Essex.] A. 454. Grant by William de Reimes, knight, to Fulk Basset, 

provost of the church of Beverley, for 100/., of the moiety of all his land 
in Boitunc, and of 27 acres of meadow, and some wood, " for the sake of 
having entire the crofts next to my court," and the services of the freemen 
(whose names are given) belonging to the said lands ; doing, therefor, the 
scutage pertaining to half a knight's fee when required. (The extent and 
situation of the lands clearly specified.) Witnesses : Sir William de Ebor, 
Sir Henry de Batun[ia], the King's Justices de Banco, Sir Hamo son of 
Richard, Sir William de Hispania, Sir Nicholas Peche, Sir Robert Inkell, 
Gilbert de Dantesey, chancellor of Beverley, and others (named). [A.D. 
1213-1234.] Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 455. Acknowledgment at Westminster in the quinzaine of 

St. John the Baptist, 12 Edward I., by Thomas de Arderne, son and 
heir of Ralph de Arderne, that he has quit-claimed to Anice, who was 
wife of John Horn, the manor of Ovesham, with the advowson of the 
chapel and 10/. yearly, to be held of Earl Warrenne, chief lord of the 
manor. Witnesses : Henry le Waleis, then Mayor of London, Stephen 
de Cornhull, Adam de Fulham, the elder, and the younger, and others " in 
carta contentis." 12 Edward I. 

[Essex.] A. 456. Grant by Alice, widow of John Edmund, of Alvithele, to 

Stephen Cook and Agnes his wife, of the tenement in Alvithele formerly 
belonging to Richard Edmund. Witnesses : Thomas Belhous, and others 
(named). Alvithele, Monday, the vigil of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 
35 Edward III. 

Endorsed : " Carta Alicie quondam uxor Emundi, pertin' ad mansionem 
vicarii." Seal, imperfect. 

[Essex.] A. 457. Grant by John atte Welle, of Stanford, to John Arnold, and 

Joan his wife, of the same tenement in Alvythele as above [A. 456], 

formerly belonging to John Edmund. Witnesses : Thomas de Belhous, 

and others (named). Alvythele, Sunday after the Conception, ] Richard II. 

Endorsed similarly to A. 456. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 458. Grant by Robert Arnold, citizen of London, son of John 

Arnold, of Alvithele, to Sir John de Thorzsby, vicar of Alvithele, and 
Sir John Est, of Greynesby, chaplain, of a messuage with curtilage in 
Alvithele, herein described. Alvithele, Monday next before St. Nicholas 
the Bishop, 8 Richard II. 

[Essex.] A. 459. Grant by John Thorsby, vicar of Alvetheley, to Sir John 

Maukyn, rector of Wenyngton, William Orlton, "glacier"' of Sonthwark, 
and John atte Welle, of Alvetheley, of his " placea " in Alvetheley, which 
he had by feoffment of John de Thorok, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Henry Bailly, of Southwerk, Thomas Solace, Henry Boerne, of London, 
John Salesbury, Reginald Spencer. Alvetheley, 5 Dec., 9 Richard II. 

Endorsed in a later hand : " Thise came owte of Lesnnes, but they 
perteyne not to the place." 

[Essex.] A. 460. Release by William to John Ive, rector of 

St. Michael's, Wood Street, London, of the " placea " of land built over 
with its appurtenances in Alvythelee parish, which he and the said John 
lately acquired from Henry Stoghmnn, of that parish. Sunday next before 
the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 16 Richard II. Damaged. 



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Essex. A. 461. Grant by Robert Wolf, citizen and skinner of London, to 

Thomas Bedyngham, of Berkyng, gentleman, (besides a tenement with 
curtilage in Bakerstrete, Berkyng, which he granted Bedyngham by charter 
dated 24 April, 7 Henry VII.,) of two acres called ' Crabbelond' in the 
Eastmarsh of Berkyng, which tenement and land he with Joan his 
wife, now deceased, received by demise from Thomas Mogge and Agnes 
his wife, John Frost, Edmund Saunder, and Richard Broke, dated 
23 February, 1 Richard III. : on condition that the said Thomas pay him 
101., in the parish of St. John by Walbroke, London, in instalments of 40*. 
yearly, the first payment to be made the Vigil of the Annunciation, 
1492[-3], with right of re-entry in case of failure of payment. The first 
instalment due last March not having been paid, Wolf herein names 
attorneys to enter the premises and continue possession thereof in his 
name. 20 June, 8 Henry VII. 

[Essex.] A. 462. Demise by John Cok, of Bromfeld, and Margery his wife, 

to Walter Paching and Alice his wife, of that portion of a tenement in 
Bromfeld which came to Margery on the death of Robert and Sabina 
Atewell, her parents, for six years from Michaelmas next, at 5s. yearly rent. 
Walter and Alice shall cut no wood except for " hayebot," and all damages 
committed by them shall be allowed to John and Margery by view of 
trustworthy men. (Other clauses follow.) Bromfeld, Sunday before St. 
Peter ad vincula, 15 Edward III. Seal. 

Ksaex. A. 463. Grant by Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, to his 

clerk, Master John dc Stanton, for life, of all his possessions in Peldon and 
Aldebourghton, which Thomas de Wyndcslade formerly held for term of 
his life. Witnesses : Sirs John de Haulo, Ingelram Berenger, Walter de 
Pateshnll, Philip de Vyrili, knts., and others (named). Kenyngton near 
London, Monday the morrow of Holy Trinity, 17 Edward II. 
Endorsed : " Carta de Leyre indentata." Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 464. Grant by John Moneron, of Fratyngge, to John Knygth and 

Margery his wife, of Great Brumley, of a messuage and three acres of land 
iu Great Brumleye, to be held by knight's service, as herein specified. 
Brumlegh, Monday next before All Saints, 31 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 465. Release by Felicia, late wife of Thomas le Yonge, of Reynham, 

to John atte Chaumbre of land in the marsh of Alvithele, situate as 
described, which came to her as dower after her husband's death, who 
acquired it by grant from the said Thomas. Witnesses : -Robert de 
Bolynton, John atte Hale, and others (named). Reynham, Sunday next 
before St. Giles the abbot, 4 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 466. Will of John do Welde, of Aungre (Ongar), containing the 

following legacies : His body to be buried in St. Martin's, Aungre, 5/. for 
expenses of burial, a brown " turthel " cow with its calf to be led before 
the body on the day of burial for the mortuary ; a cow and 3 Ibs. of wax 
to maintain a candle burning daily at mass in St. Martin's parish church 
before the altar of St. Mary and St. Margaret ; a cow called " turtel " 
with its calf, to maintain a candle on every double festival of the year 
before the great altar in High Ongar church, &c. Legacies_to the members 
of the family and others follow. 

Endorsed: Note of probate and publication in Aungre church, Kalends 
of April, 1337. 

[Essex.] A. 467. Release by Agnes, late wife of Stephen Cook, of Alvythele, to 

John atte Welle, of Stanford, of a tenement formerly belonging to John 
Edmund, in the market place, and a piece of land in Alvythele situate 
as described. Witnesses : Thomas de Belhous and others (named). 
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[Essex.] A. 468. Release by Richard Herewanl, dork, of Aljihemeston, and 

Alice his wife, to Richard le Meysy, rector of Lainmersch, of land in a 
field called ' Cotfield ' and elsewhere in Alphemeston. Witnesses : Nicholas 
de Nowers, Richard de Reshey, and others (named). Alphemeston, Sunday 
next after St. Gregory the Pope, 1 1 Edward II. Two seals. 

[Essex.] A. 469. Grant by Thomas le Yonge, of Reynham, son and heir of 

Serlo le Yonge, to John atte Chambre, servant of the abbot of Lysne, of a 
messuage and land in the marsh of Alvithele bounded on the south by the 
river Thames. Witnesses: William Ithe Hale, Benedict de Dittone, 
and others (named). Alvithele, Thursday next before the Purification, 
18 Edward II. 

Esex. A. 470. Release by Matthew Smart to John Serle of the land the 

lutter acquired from William Smart, father of Matthew, in Dodenofed, 
in Arkisdene parish. Witnesses: Thomas Lanney and others (named). 
Arkisdene, Sunday next before the Purification, 12 Edward III. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 471. Release by William de Reymes, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, 

of the service of half a knight's fee he owes for a fee and tenement he holds 
in Boytune, Finchingfeud parish, paying a pair of gilt spurs yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Nicholas Peche, Sir William de Yspania, William de 
Northtoft, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 472. Release by Hugh the Baker (Pistor) to William bishop of 

London, for four marcs, of all his land in Alethorn. Witnesses : William 
archdeacon of London, Master Roger, archdeacon of Colchester, Master 
William de Purle, William Anjou, Maurice de Herlawe, canons of St. Paul's, 
London, Martin de Bockingg, Stephen de Eseleya, Ralph de Herlawe, clerks, 
[c. A.D. 1220.] 

Essex. A. 473. Grant by John Ive, rector of St. Michael's, Wood Street, 

London, to Thomas Totenham, of Alvythelee, of a " place " of land built 
over in Alvythelee, which he himself and William Rykhill lately had 
by feoffment of Henry Sloghman. Alvythelee, 13 September, 16 Richard II. 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 474. Grant by Walter, sou of Ranulf Ramet, son of Gerard, to 

Philip Basset, of land in Alwiueheye, and lands that Thomas Parmentar' 
and Moses son of Heldiard, held, paying yearly 6d., or a pair of gilt spurs 
worth 6d. Witnesses : Hubert de Ruily, Walter, rector of Aclee Magna, 
Roger de Reymes, Geoffrey de Sunderland, and others (named). 
Endorsed: Wikes. Seal. 

Essex. A. 475. Grant by William Orltone, " glasyere," of Sonthwerk, to 

Henry Sloghman, of a "place" of land built over in Alvythele, formerly 
belonging to John Thoresby, vicar of Alvylhele, situate as described. 
Alvythele, Sunday next before the Apostles Philip and James, 9 Richard II. 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 476. Grant by Richard Herward, of Alphemeston, and Alice his 

wife, to Richard de Meysy, rector of Lammersch, of land in a field palled 

Cotfeld ' and elsewhere in Alphemeston. Witnesses : Nicholas de Nowers, 

Richard de Reshey, and others (named) . Lammersch, Thursday, Ascension 

Day, 10 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[Essex ] A. 477. Grant by William de Reimes, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, of all 

lands Fulk Basset, then dean of York, held of him in Boitune and Finching- 
feud, and^ delivered to Sir Philip as his assignee ; paying therefor scutage of 
half a knight's fee when required. Witnesses : Sir Willfam de Dodingescles, 
Richard Fillol, Hugh Gross, knts., Roger de Raimes, and others (named). 
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[Essex.] A. 478. Grant by Robert, son of Robert Goyet, of Dwldenho, to 

Thomas Burgeis, of Christeshall, of land in Duddenho, Arkesden parish, 
in a meadow called ' Langemad,' situate as described. Witnesses : Peter 
Kardun, Philip'Louth, William de Chesewit, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 479. Duplicate of A. 474. 

[Kssex.] A. 480. Grant by William, son of John Faucelun, to Katherine, 

formerly wife of Robert Faucelun, of 6s. 8d. annual rent issuing from a 
certain fulling mill called ' Fotesmelne,' in Westhamme parish. Witnesses : 
Geoffrey Boquointe, William de Alneto, Gerard de Bramford, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 481. Grant by Sabina de Bemflet, late wife of John Faucilun, 

to William Faucilun, her son, of 9*. 6d. annual rent she receives from 
the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Thomas of Acre, for a 
certain fulling mill in Stratford, paying therefor yearly Id. or a pair of white 
gloves, and half a marc to Sabina during her life. Witnesses : Alexander 
de Beuflet, John del Broc, Gilbert and Richard Faucilun, and others 
(named) . Seal damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 482. Grant by Benedict de Ditton to Richard Edmund and Alice 

his wife, of the tenement he had after the death of John de Sunning, with 
land adjoining in Alvithele, situate as described. Alvithele, Monday 
before All Saints, 6 Edward III. 

Endorsed : " Carta Benedicti de Ditton pertinens ad mansionem vicarii." 

[Essex.T A. 483. Release by Simon Colin, of Finchirigefeld, to Sir Philip Basset, 

of an annual rent of 2d. for pasture of a certain way in Birtone, Finchinge- 
feld parish, between fields called ' Speltewellefeld ' and ' Alleboitone.' 
Witnesses : Nicholas Peche, William de Northtoft, Richard de Ruly, 
William and Walter de Reymes, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 484. Grant by William de Reimes to Sir Philip Basset of the 

portion of his outer court at Boytun, in Finchingefeld parish, situate as 
described. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas Pecche, Richard de Ruylli, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 485. Grant by Alexander son of Osbert to William de Colum, of 

all la'nd he holds of the fee of St. John of Colchester, in Adburgeton 
parish, except a messuage by the bridge on the west, at a yearly rent of 10s. 
Witnesses : William de Rocheford, Richard de Pettindon, and others 
(named) . Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 486. Grant by Robert de Badua to Stephen son of Code, of 15 

acres, which Godic Cobbe and Walter Constable held [in Bacldow ?], paying 
4s. yearly; Stephen defending such land against the King "pro quinde- 
cim acris de Ware," and paying Robert 20.. and his son Walter I2d. 
Witnesses : Walter de Badua, Walter son of Ranulf, Robert de Fordia, 
Richard de Rameseia, and others (named). 

Essex. A. 487. Licence to John de Bohun and Cecilia his wife, for a fine 

of 221. 7s. 4rf., to enfeoff with their manor of Kelleveden, Griffin de Sutton, 
Richard Laxman, and Richard le Graunt, chaplain ; and also to the latter, 
having obtained full and peaceable seisin thereof, to grant it to the said 
John and Cecilia, with remainder, if they die without children, to Cecilia, 
then to Ralph Filiol, to William, sou of John de Sutton, knt., to Richard 
his brother, and to John Ms brother, in succession. " Teste, Leonello tilio 
nostro carissimo, C'ustode Anglie." Eltham, 16 January, 20 Edward III. 

Endorsed: " Irrotulatur termino Sancti Hillarii anno regni E. Regis 
Auglie tercii a conquestu vicesimo primo, regni vero sui Fiancie octavo. 
Ro. cclxxx. ;" and in a later hand: "Licentia data Johanni de Bohun 
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[Essex.] A. 488. Grant by William de Reymes, knt., to Philip Basset, of all 

his lands in Boytone, in the parish of Finchiggefeld, consisting of a 
messuage and lands called ' Tenacre,' ' Ruleye,' ' Aswelle,' ' Aswellemede,' 
< Stokilondfeld,' ' Walewurth,' ' Speltewellefeld,' ' Brugelond,' and ' Boytone- 
grene,' and the homage and service of the tenants (named). Witnesses : 
Sirs Gilbert de Saunford, Ralph de Arderne, Nicholas de Saunford, 
Roger de Saunford, Laurence de Saunford, Nicholas Peche, and Richard 
son of Hugh, Richard de Ruily, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 489. Grant by Robert de Bromfeld to the church of the Virgin 

Mary at Begeham, and the abbot and convent thereof, of the marl found 
upon his land in the parish of Fernthe, within the space of half an acre 
in a place called ' Vifacres,' next a wood called ' Bechenewode,' belonging 
to the convent, for 60 years from St. Andrew's Day, 14 Edward III., with 
right of free entry over his land to dig such marl when they please. 
Begeham, St. Andrew's Day, 14 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 490. Grant by Thomas Harpur to Warin de Muncansi, for 9 

marcs, of land called ' Pirifield,' in Fordham parish, paying 3s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Alan and Reginald de Cropping, Robert Cause, Michael de 
Fordham, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 491. Grant by Matilda, daughter of Stephen de Beauchamp, to 

Aline de Beauchamp, her sister, of all the land the former inherited 
through her sister Idonea, in Bradefeld, Sevenacre, Lambecroft, and 
Helmalle in Fairstede, and in Wroseneye in Borham parish; save all 
those lands " which the men who descended to me by inheritance of the 
aforesaid Idonea hold, with their homage and rents," and with the wood 
that came to her in the same way. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Glanville, 
John de Suthberi, Robert de Resheye, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 492. Release by James the Clerk of Faierstede, to Ralph de 
Hastings, of all his lands in Faierstede, for four marcs and for the land 
of Smethedale, with the messuage of that land in Faierstede. Witnesses : 
Robert and John de Hastings, William Carbunel, William, son of Robert de 
Hastings, Aelard de Graven!, Master Roger de Clare, Roger de Rainies, 
Peter de Ramesia, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 493. Release by Walter Hervi, of Boiton, to Sir Philip Basset, for 
eight marcs, of seven acres of land in Finchingefeld, called ' Leessart/ which 
he bought of Sir William de Reymes, provided he be quit of 7d. rent he 
owed the said Sir Philip from the said lands. Witnesses : Sir Richard de 
Rull', Sir Richard Espannia, Walter Peche, William de Gelham, Walter de 
Reymes, and others (named). 

Essex. A. 494. Release by John Sibille, Peter Exton, William Glanville, 

citizens of London, John Curteys, William Bright, and William Lokha, 
clerk, to Henry Cokham, parson of St. Mary's atte Hille, London, John 
Wade, citizen of London, and Henry Dalby, of Dedham manor, and of a 
messuage and eight acres in Dedharn, which they, together with Cokham, 
Wade, and Dalby, lately had by feoffment of Thomas Drapere and John 
Matheu, who received them by feoffment of Cokham and Sibille. London, 
10 March, 17 Rich. II. Portions of Jive, out of six seals, remaining. 

[Essex.] A. 495. Grant by Walter Wygeyn, of Dunton, to Sir Humfry de 

Waleden, knt., of 15 acres in Dunton, adjoining the Abbot of Stratford's 
land. Witnesses : Sir Walter le Baud, knt., and others (named). 
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[Essex.] A. 496. Grant by John, son of Hugh de St. Denis, to the church 

and cations of Holy Trinity, London, of two solidates of quit rent in East 
Ham, which Alexander the Clerk was wont to pay for land called ' Edgares- 
brom' he holds of him there. Witnesses: Ralph de Hosdeng, Ralph 
Ursonis, John de Ilesford, Simon de Crar.ebroc, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 497. Grant by Henry, son of Henry Biweston, of Elmeden, to the 

church and canons of St. Thomas the Martyr, of Westwode in Leysnes, of 
a piece of his croft in Elmeden. Witnesses : Robert and Henry de la 
Rokell', William de Chesewic, Richard Wymaric, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 498. Duplicate of A. 495. 

A. 499. Grant by Henry de Lega to William son of Osmund, of 
three acres in Estbiri, at Vosteshulle, Haidune, and Thornhulle, and land 
called ' Kenesore.' Witnesses : William de HadeF, Alexander de Lamburno, 
and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 500. Release by Stephen, son of Ralph Trichet, and Armengerda 

his mother, to the canons of Holy Trinity, [London], of land in Barche- 
dene, for which the canons have given Stephen two marcs and land in 
Barchedene to hold in fee for 2s. yearly, which Stephen shall defend 
against the lord of the fee and the King; and he has done homage and 
fealty to Ralph the prior and the chapter. Witnesses : Simon the Priest 
(P'b'r), of Mundam, Hugh Anglicus, William son of Alured, Robert 
the Clerk of Brachinge, Bartholomew son of Reneward, William son of 
Matilda, Henry and John, sons of William Facet, William de Bromfeld, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1148-1170.] 

[ ] A. 501. Grant by William, the prior, and the canons of Blakemore. 

The late Alan de Sanford, son of the late knt. their patron, Sir John de 
Sauford, had elected to be buried in their church near his forefathers, and 
Sir Gilbert Basset, uncle (advunculus) of the same Alan, had converted to 
tlieir use 30 acres which lady Alice de Sanford held of them in Alfladewike, 
for the " remedium " of his said deceased grandson and knt. ; and by this 
and other largesses the said Gilbert, with their said patron and lady Alice 
his wife, have caused their church to have perpetual memory of the deceased. 
Wherefore they grant to Gilbert and his heirs the right of presenting one 
canon, whom they shall be bound to admit ; such canon to be called the 
' Basset ' canon. Witnesses : Sir Fulk Basset, provost of Beverlev, 
Sir John de Sanford, Sir Thomas Basset, and Sir Warin, brothers, 
Sir Adam de Periton, Sir Robert de Wattevile, Sir Thomas de Gulafre, 
Sir Geoffrey de Bideford, Gilbert de Sanford. [A.D. 1213-1234.] 

[Essex.] A. 502. Release by Alditha, daughter of William de la Felde, to 

Ansith de Heye and Godeva his wife, her sister, of land in Havering. 
Witnesses: Elyas son of Roger, Norman de Bruera, Stephen de Lega, 
and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 503. Grant by Philip de Columbariis to Ralph de Hastings " of all 

that land of Horisselle which his ancestors held of mine." Witnesses : 
William Crues, Geoffrey de Bosco, Hugh son of Warin, Ralph son of 
Osbert, William, son of Wall' Brainel, Roger his son, Geoffrey de Nerreford, 
Hugh de Sancta Cruce, Jurdan the clerk. [Hen. II. ?] 

[Essex.] A. 504. Release by Robert de Tyllindon to William de Montek', of 

an annual rent of Id. he was wont to receive from Robert de Camera for 
an acre of land in Westhaningefeld, next the meadow formerly belonging 
to Mathew de Gurnay. Witnesses : William de Sancto Claro, John de 
Boun, William de Clovile, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Essex.] A. 505. Grant by Baldwin, Count of Ghisnes, to his brother Robert de 

Ghisnes, knt., of all the manor of Hoylande. Witnesses : Sir Stephen 
Longespee, Anselm Marshall, Richard de Montfichet, Richard de Clara, 
and others (named). October, 1241. 

[Essex ] A. 506. Release by John de Ginge, son and heir of Sir Reginald 

de Ginge, to Robert de Frekebere, Joan his wife, and John his son, of 
an annual rent of 5s. and suit of court paid by Robert for a tenement and 
field called ' Kingesland,' and a rent of 3*. and suit of court paid by Alice de 
Sepe or John her son for another tenement, in Ginge Ruuff parish. 
Witnesses :- Hubert de Brunford, Richard Travers, William Waleis, 
William de Goldhord, and others (named). [Edw. I. See A. 511. Cf. 
Cat. Inq.p.m., Vol. I , p. 72.] 

[Heris?] A. 507. Release by Amfelisia, late wife of Walter de Furches, to 
Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of the tenement she held in dower of 
Alice de Furches her daughter [in Hadham]. Witnesses : Sirs William 
de Graundcnrt and John de Patemere, knts., and others (named). [A.D. 
1242-1259.] 

[Essex.] A. 508. Certificate by R[obert] de Ghynes, knt., to his freemen and 

villeins of Hoyland Parva, that he has granted that manor to Sir F[ulk], 
bishop of London, to whom they are to perform their services ; and has 
appointed Michael, the bearer, his attorney to give full seisin thereof to the 
bishop. Witnesses : Sir William, abbot of St. John's, Colchester, 
William, prior of Hatfiekl Regis, Sir Philip Basset, Master Robert, 
precentor of St. Paul's, London, Sir Peter de Anesye, John de Nevile, 
canon of Chichester, Robert le Moyne, canon of St. Paul's, John de Angre, 
clerk. Tholeshunte, xvi. Kalends of September, 1248. 

[Essex.] A. 509. Grant by Robert le Shereve, of Shamelherst, to William, the 

prior of Lewes, of the land in Hatfield parish he once held of the prior, and 
the service of Walter le Porter for land in the same parish. Witnesses : 
Andrew de Michelham, Robert de Brethurst, Richard de Bikestrode, and 
others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 510. Release by Helias Crol to Sir John Dispenser (Dispensator} 

of his water and fishery in Kingesbrugge. Witnesses : Nicholas de 
Didenham, John de Ludewelle, William de la Wifaude, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 511. Grant by Adam Burre, of Ramesdon Belhus, to Robert de 

Frekbere, Joan his wife, and John his son, of the rents and services in 
Ginge Rauff which John de Ginge, son and heir of Sir Reginald de Ginge, 
released to them \_see A. 506]. Witnesses : William Anne, Geoffrey le 
Pech, William le Eyr, Thomas Roch. 

[Essex?] A. 512. Grant by William Stapelford and Matilda his wife to Adam 
de Stratton, clerk, of land in Harenhull. Witnesses : Robert de Abindon, 
John Aylmer, Jaines de Grundewell, Robert Chaneu, and others (named). 
One seal, imperfect. 

[Essex.] A. 513. Grant by Walter le Wylere, of Broumfeld, to Laurence de 

Pacchyng, of a croft called ' Shortcroft,' in the vill of Broumfeld and 
hamlet of Pacchyng Pycot. Broumfeld, Saturday next before Christmas, 
22 Edw. III. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 514. Grant by Robert de Ghynes, knt.. to Sir Fulk Basset, bishop 

of London, for 460/., of his manors of Tole&hunte and Hoyland. Witnesses : 
. Sir William, abbot oi St. John's, Colchester, William, prior of Hatfeld 
Regis, Sir Philip Basset, Master Robert, precentor of St. Paul's London, 
Sir Gilbert de Saunford, Richard Fyllol, Roger de Hardeb[u]r', Hugh le 



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Gros, Robert de Sevaunz, knts., John de Neville, canon of ChiehesLer, 
Robert le Moyne, canon of St. Paul's, John de Aungre, clerk. [A.D. 
1246-1256.] 

[Essex.] A. 515. Grant by Ralph de Siflewastto William de Paris, son of Robert 

de Paris, of laud iu Ileford, in a meadow called ' Tumiwnneniatl.' 
Witnesses : William Dun, John de Witifeld. Reginald de Claia, and others 
(named). Seal. 

Essex. A. 516. Release by Sir Ralph son of Simon, and Tvecta his wife, to 

Sir Philip [Basset], of all their right to the lands granted to Sir Philip by 
the late John de Subiry, in Lammers, Henye, Clapton, and Twinstede, of 
which they promise to have a chirograph made before the King's Court when 
next the Justices in Eyre come into Essex : Sir Philip granting Ralph and 
Ivecta all lands he had by grant of the aforesaid John in Middelton and 
Subyry, paying two marcs yearly, and the services due to the abbot of 
St. Alban's as chief lord of the fee. Fragment of seal. Damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 517. Demise by Lady Alice Marmyon, prioress of Wykes, to John 

Maunche, of their marsh by Maldon, with 100 ewes, 5 rams and 
20 lambs (worth 12</., 3*.,and6rf. a piece respectively), for three years from 
Michaelmas, 31 Edw. III., at a yearly rent of 100*., the said John under- 
taking to restore the land and stock in good condition at the end of the 
term, marked with the prioress's mark, and allowing tho steward of the 
convent to inspect such stock once a year at Michaelmas. Wykes, Saturday 
next after St. Laurence the Martyr, 31 Edw. III. 

Essex. A. 518. Grant by Guy the Clerk (Cl'ictis), to John, son of Auselm 

de Claindone, of the land in Lemdon he held of Richard de Berdestaple, 
which belonged to Hugh de Lemdon, save a third part which Cecilia, last 
wife of the said Hugh, holds in dower for her life, with remainder to the said 
John ; and also of land adjoining Lemdon church : paying 6*. yearly and a 
pair of gilt spurs. Witnesses : John de Langdon, knt., Geoffrey de Lale, 
John the Clerk, of Langedon, and others (named). Damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 519. Grant by John de Burgh, son and heir of the late Sir Hubert 

de Burgh, Earl of Kent, to Peter de Huntingefeld, of the land called ' Wyke- 
land ' that he bought of Ralph, son of Oliver de Stanweye, in Lexendene 
and Stanweye, land in Lexendene called ' Westmeres,' and Walter de le Broc 
his nativus there ; together with free fishing in his river of Lexendene 
from the new bridge to the mill, right of way over his land, and other 
privileges. Witnesses : Sirs Guy de Recheford, Anselm de Gyse, 
Richard de Suthirehe, knts., Hubert de Botingham, and others (named) 
[A.D. 1243-1248.] 

[Ewex.] A. 520. Release by Agnes, daughter of Alan le Taylur, widow, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of the land she held of him in Lamerss in the field 
called ' Smerdeslond.' Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Waskeyl, John de 
Frithe, Richard Turgis, William de Reymes, and others (named). 

[Eisex.] A. 521. Grant by Brian [rector of Lamersh], to Sir Ralph deArderne 

and Alina de Beuchamp his wife, and the heirs of Alina, of licence to 
bnild a chapel in their court of Lamersh, saving the rights of the 
mother church of Lamersh, and provided the chaplains appointed to 
the said chapel take an oath to the rector to indemnify his church and 
pay over to it all offerings made to the chapel ; such chapel to cease 
to exist if the said Ralph and Alina, or their heirs, grant their manor of 
Lamersh to any religious house. Witnesses: Sir Philip Basset, Masters 
Thomas and William de Brainlbrd, Sir Robert de Andretune, chaplain, 
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[Essex.] A. 522. Agreement between Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, and Master Edmund de London, the master, and the 
brethren of the house of St. Thomas of Aeon, London, concerning an 
annual rent of 9*. 6d. the prior and convent were wont to receive for a 
mill in Stratteford, now destroyed, which the master and brethren held, 
and the site whereof they still hold. The latter agree that the convent 
shall receive yearly 9*. 6d. of their rent issuing from the tenement 
William Poyntel holds of them without Bisshopesgate, London, for five 
years from Michaelmas next, the prior and convent having released to 
them all arrears of the said annual rent up to Michaelmas last. The 
master has also paid the prior 9*. Gd. for the rent between last Michaelmas 
and next. London, St. Valentine's day, 1305 [-6], 34 Edward [I.]. 

Essex. A. 523. Grant by Hugh le Despenser to his " vadlettus," Thomas de 

Wydeslade, for life, of all his lands and tenements in Leyre, which Sir 
Thomas de Twynstede held for term of his life. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph 
de Coykyn, Ralph de Camoys, Robert de Echingham, Henry de Podringan, 
Ingerarn Bereuger, knights, and others (named). London, 1 November, 
1 Edward [I.]. 

[Essex.] A. 524. Grant by Thomas Gernun, of Pebners, to Sir Hugh le 
Despenser, of a wood lying within ' le Park ' of Lammers. Witnesses : 
Sirs Alan de Goldingham, John de Wascoyl, William de Haningfeud, 
knights, Thomas de Twynsted, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 525. Release by Joan, late wife of Benedict Gernon, of Peberners, 

to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of the wood she formerly held in dower, which 
Sir Hugh has by grant of her son Thomas Gernun [sec A. 524], lying 
-within Sir Hugh's wood called ' le Park ' of Lammers. Witnesses as 
in A. 524. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 526. Release by Stephen le Calicer, of Stokes "juxta la Eylonde," 

to Sir Hugh le Spenser, of the homage and service due from John le 
Holebrook for a certain tenement in Leyham that Sir Richard le Holebrook, 
knight, father of the said John, had by feofiment of Stephen. Witnesses : 
Sirs Walter de Fanacurt and Richard de Cokefeld, knights, Robert de 
Pereres, Nicholas de Lapham, Roger de Aldham, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 527. Release by John le Bretun to Sir Hugh le Despen.ser, of land 

called ' Buggelond,' formerly belonging to Ralph de Belencumbre, lying 
within Sir Hugh's wood, called ' le Park ' of Lammersh. Witnesses : 
Sirs William, son of Ralph de Pebenersh, Alan de Goldingeham, John de 
Wascoyl, knights, Thomas de Twynstede, and others (named). Seal of 
arms, defaced. 

Essex. A. 528. Grant by Hugh le Despeuser to Sir Ralph Pyppard, of the 

whole manor and advowson of the church of Lammersse for his life, with 
remainder to himself and his heirs. Witnesses : Sirs William son of 
Ralph, Alan de Goldyngham, John de Wascoyl, Thomas de Twynstede, 
knights, and others (named). London, 6 June, 29 Edward I. 

[Essex.] A. 529. Grant by Hugh le Despenser to Thomas de Twynstede, of 

his messuage and tenement of Leghere for life, paying the usual services 
to the chief lords of the fee, and a rose to himself and his heirs in his 
manor of Lammers, to whom the premises shall revert on decease of Thomas. 
Witnesses : John de Wascoyl, John de By, John Brian, and others 
(named). 

[Essex.] A. 530. Release by Petronilla, relict of Nicholas Heved, to Nicholas, 

the rector of Misteley church, of a capital messuage, formerly her 
husband's, at Manitre in Mieteley parish. Witnesses : Edmund son of 
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[Essex.] A. 531- Grant by Henry, son of Robert do Aiswelle, to Sir Philip 

Uiissot, for 10 marcs, of the land Algard de la Heyse formerly held in 
Stapelford, and the increment of three acres of assart, he paying 
6d. yearly and finding a man for one day within the Octaves of Christmas 
to repair the hedge of Havering Park, &c. He also grants Sir Philip three 
hogs free of pannage in Stapelford wood. Witnesses: Elyas del Frith, 
Gilbert del Eyt, Ranulf de Monte Vironis, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 532. Release by Alice, daughter of Ralph Carpenter, and Joau 

her sister, for 40s., to Roger le Bigod, Earl Marshal, of a mill with land 
adjoining in Lammers. Witnesses : Sir Laurence de Sciiccario, Sir Ralph 
de Wascoyl, John de Wascoyl, Peter de Pelham, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1225-1270.] 

Endorsed : " Carta de molend' full' de Quenebrak." 

[Essex.] A. 533. Release by Katherine, late wife of Sir William Giftard, 
knight, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of the yearly pension of 
101. he granted her for life out of his manor of Lammersch. London, 
Saturday next after the Purification, 14 Edward II. 

Endorsed: " Istud scriptum irrotulatur dorso Clausarum in Cancellaria 
domini Regis E., filii Regis E., mense Octobris, anno &c., xiiij ." 

[Essex.] A. 534. Grant by William de Crikeshire, and Alice his wife, to 
Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of 120 acres of land in Leyndune, 
Estle, and Berdestaple. Witnesses : Richard de Seintowayn, Robert 
Oswald, Walter the Clerk of Horningdune, William de Grancurt, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1242-1259.] Seal, damaged. 

Essex. A. 535. Grant by Hugh le Despenser to Sir Ralph Pippard of the 

manor of Lamersse, and the advowson of the church of the same manor, for 
his life, with reversion to the said Hugh at his decease. Witnesses : Sirs 
William son of Ralph, Alan de Goldyngham, John de Wascoyl, Thomas 
de Twynsted, knts., and others (named). London, 6 June, 29 Edward I. 

[Essex.] A. 536. Grant by John de Subery to Sir Philip Basset of all his land 

[Suff.] in Lammers, Heny, Middeltone, and Clopton, with advowson of the church 
of the vill of Lammers. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Bathon", Sir Henry de 
la Mare, Sir John de Wyvil, Justices of the King, Sir Ralph de Arden, 
Sir Thomas le Blunt, Sir William de Insula, Sir Ralph de Glannvyle, Sir 
Ralph de Wascoyl, Richard de Kacstone, and others (named). 38 Henry III. 
Damaged. 

Annexed : Certificate that John de Wyvile and Ralph de Arderne, sent 
by the King's Council to John de Subiry detained by infirmity in the city of 
London, on Monday next after the Invention of Holy Cross, come and say 
that the same John was detained by infirmity, but was of good and sound 
memory, and quite understood and willingly agreed to the grant of lands 
he made to Philip Basset, who has the charter thereof, which was read 
before the said John and Ralph. It was therefore enrolled before the 
Council of our lord the King at Westminster, Monday next after the 
Invention of Holy Cross, in the year 38 [Henry III.]. Damaged. 

Essex. A. 537. Release by Nicholas de Reshey to lady Alyne la Despensere, 

Countess of Norfolk, of the common of pasture he claims for all beasts in a 
certain iield the Countess holds in demesne, called ' Reshey,' which was 
sometime a grove. Witnesses : Sir Ralph, son of William de Pebeners, 
Sir Ralph de Wascoyl, John his son, John de Ry, and others (named). 
Sunday next before the Apostles Philip and James, 8 Edward I. 
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[Essex.] A. 538. Grant by Emma, late wife of Gilbert Lynn, to Arnulph, son 

of Henry de Panfeld, and Fina his wife, for 40s., of two acres in Legh 
Magna, which she holds of the bishop of Norwich's fee, and a message 
that Gerald Clovelec had on his marriage with Alice her daughter, which 
they have released to her; paying I4d. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Kobert 
de Borham, knt., Robert de Halesdon, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 539. Grant by Richard, son of Peter de Binesle, to Sir Philip 

Basset, of 12 denariates of annual rent in Bolemere parish, issuing out of 
two acres in the field called ' Snoudtine.' Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Was- 
cuil, and Sir R. de Glanville, John de Subiry, Stephen de Beauchamp, and 
others (named). 

[ ] A. 540. Acknowledgment by Matilda de Rotliing' that she is bound 

to restore to Hugh Dispenser or his heirs, on payment of 20 marcs, the 
messuage and virgate of land in Luttheburgh she had by grant of the same 
Hugh for term of her life. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Chykehull, knt., 
Sir Stephen de Ruston, rector of Cosinton church, Richard Pendorajl, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Essex, &c.] A. 541. Duplicate of A. 536. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 542. Grant by Henry Sad to Cristiana his sister of all the land [in 

Lamburn] his father gave her on her marriage, to be held of William 
Wastinel at a yearly rent of 12d. Witnesses : William Wastinel, William 
de Hatfeld, William de Lamburne, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 543. Letters of attorney of John de Subiry, empowering the bearer, 

[Suff.] Simon his valet, to deliver to Sir Philip Basset full seisin of all the land the 

said John held in Lammers, Heny, and Cloptone, so that Robert de Buros, 

Sir Philip's steward, may receive such seisin. [38 Hen. III. See A. 536, 

541.] 

Kssex. A. 544. Release by Ralph de Wascoyl to Sir Philip Basset of the 

Suff. advowsons of the churches of Lammers and Cloppton, in return for the 
release to him by Sir Philip of the advowson of the church of Great Henny . 
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Arderne, Sir Walter de Creppingg', Sir Augeler 
de Cantelupe, Sir Peter de Mareville, Sir Mathew de Leyham, Sir Robert 
de Leyham, Sir Geoffrey de Badel, Sir William de Onhus, knts., Stephen 
de Beauchamp, and others (named). Angre (Ongar), Sunday next after 
the Apostles Philip and James, 41 Hen. III. 

Cornw. A, 545. Grant by Thomas Lovell, knight, of the King's body guard, to 

Nicholas Crowmere, esquire of the same, of an annual rent of 50 marcs 
issuing out of his lordships and manors of Bodrugan alias Bodrigan, 
Tremodret, Trevelen, Pentrasawe, Trethek, Tregrian alias Tregrehan, 
Trelowthe, Trevorrok, Cosawys, Trevagh, Resogowe, Dorset Tucoys, 
Penryn borough, Pencoys, Huntyngdon and Castell, Trebullok, Cruke- 
vallaunce, Trevisethek, and Treruborough, with reversion to the King if 
the said Nicholas and his sons die, 6 May, 3 Hen. VII. 

York. A. 546. Letters of attorney of William Batman, son and heir of 

Thomas Batman, of Lonesdalefele, authorising John Proctor, the younger, 
son of Thomas Proctor, to deliver Richard Redmayn, son of William 
Redmayn, of Thorneton, possession of a messuage and tenement in Thorueton. 
5 April, 4 Henry VII. 

Derby, A. 547. Indenture between Sir John St. John and Sir Henry 

Notts. Willoughby, knts., and Thomas Leeke and Roger Johnson, recoverers of 

Line. divers lands, &c., of the late Henry Lord Grey. A bargain was made 

Kent. between Lord Grey and John Zouclie for sale aud purchase of the manor 

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Langley, co. Derby, and of Estwayte, co. Notts, all which Zouche was to 
have immediately on the decease of Lord Grey ; and of the reversion of his 
lands in Bitame and Castle Bitame, co. Lincoln, and of lands in Essex and 
Kent worth 100/. yearly, belonging to the said lord, which Zouche was to 
have on the decease of Katherine, wife of Lord Grey : paying therefor 
600 marcs, of which 100/. is paid to Dame Katherine, executrix and late 
wife to Lord Grey, and to the said Thomas Leeke. Thomas and Roger 
now agree to make to Sir John and Sir Henry (at the cost of the latter) a 
sufficient and lawful estate of the premises in cos. Derby and Nottingham, 
and a grant of reversion of the premises in cos. Lincoln, and of the 
reversion of lands in Kent and Essex, to the yearly value of 100/., to have 
to them after the decease of the said Katherine ; Sir John and Sir Henry 
paying them 300/. therefor. 18 August, 15 Henry VII. 
Signed : " T. Leeke." Portions of two seals. 

Derby, &c, A. 548. Counterpart of the above indenture, signed " per me Henricum 
Wyllughby." Two seals. 

Bedf. A. 549. Grant by Thomas Lee and William Marten, clerks, to John 

Bucks. Duke of Suffolk of the manor of Grovebury and Leigh ton Busard with 
appurtenances in cos. Bedford and Bucks, or elsewhere, (which they lately 
had by feoffment of the Duke) for his life, without impeachment of waste ; 
with remainders to Elizabeth, Duchess of Suffolk, William Hastyngs, of 
Hastyngs, knt., and others named, and after the Duchess's death to the right 
heirs of the Duke. They also appoint attorneys to give the Duke full 
possession of the premises. 20 October, 16 Edward IV. Portions of two 
seals. 

Bedf. A. 550. Indenture between Thomas, abbot of Ramsey, and the 

convent there, and Dame Sybil, late wife of Sir Thomas de Dale, knt., 
touching the manor of Berkeford, called ' Dalys,' otherwise ' Leyham,' 
which Thomas, son and heir of the above Thomas, lately held of the abbey, 
and left to Sybil for her life, with reversion to himself and his heirs, and 
afterwards died, leaving a son and heir Thomas within age, whose wardship 
and marriage belong to the abbey ; by whom they are hereby granted to 
Sybil for 100 marks, to be paid in the course of the next 20 years, upon 
conditions and covenants hereinafter specified. Ramsey, in the chapter 
house of the abbey, 1 July, 10 Henry IV. French. 

Bedf. A. 551. Final concord between Thomas Lucy and Henry Grey, knts., 

William Lucy, Richard Catesby, William Spencer, and others (named), 
plaintiffs, and Richard Humfrey and Joan his wife, deforciants, concerning 
the manor of Sharpenho alias Bekeryngis, and messuages and lands in 
Sharpenho. Bekeryngis, Sedgynho and Regmond. Westminster, Easter, 
1 7 Hen. VIII. Paper copy. 

Bedf. A. 552. Demise by William Pecke and John his son to John, prior of 

Newenham, of all their lands and tenements in Bedford, Goldyngton, and 
Clopham, reserving to themselves, however, all chambers in the east end of 
their principal hall in St. Cuthbert's parish, Bedford, and the stable there 
with the house over it, and free entry into the garden on the north of the 
hall to walk there for recreation ; except also a tenement called ' le Cok ' 
with garden opposite, a tenement in which Richard Cours lives, a tenement 
in Goldyngton, and another in Bedford called ' Bysshope's House ' ; to be 
held for eight years from Christmas 1477, paying 8/. at once, and 40s. 
each year of the said term. 8 September, 16 Edward IV. Portion of 
seal. 
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[Berks.] A. 553. Grant by Richard Stonyforde, of Burefcldc, to John Caylok 

and Joan, daughter of Richard, of his lands and tenements in Wood- 
street, Reading, situate as described. Witnesses : John Whyte, mayor of 
Reading, and others (named). St. Stephen's day, 26 December, 5 Henry IV. 

[Berks.] A. 554. Grant by Joau, relict of Nicholas Croydon, of Reading, 

to John Caylok and William Hicches, of all her lands and tenements in 
' le Wodestret ' of Reading, between the grange Roger Hay holds of the 
abbey, and the tenement John Thedrych inhabited, which Richard Stony- 
ford her father had by gift of John Foughlere, of Reading, and which she 
and John Caylok had by grant from her father. [See A. 553.] Wit- 
nesses : John Whyte, mayor of Reading, John Kent, Richard Glovere, 
Roger Hay, Richard Stour, bailiffs of the borough of Reading. Saturday 
next before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 5 Henry IV. Seal of arms. 

[Berks.] A. 555. Release by the same to the same of the above premises. 

Witnesses as in A. 554. Sunday next before St. Barnabas, 5 Henry IV. 

[Berks.] A. 556. Release by Matilda Hunte, late widow [sic] of John Hunte, 

of Reading, butcher, to Peter Vincent, a burgess, of the messuage he latc.ly 
acquired of her by charter of feoffment. Witnesses : William Wylton, 
mayor of Reading, and others (named). 20 January, 10 Henry IV. Portion 
of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 557. Grant by John Cailok, the elder, of Hertle, to William 
Stappere, of Reading, of his tenement, called ' Fowleres place ' in ' le 
Wodestret,' Reading, extending from the said street on the east to Batayle 
Lane on the west. Witnesses : Robert Kaynes, mayor of Reading, John 
White, Nicholas Barbour, Richard Farle, bailiffs, and others (named). 
11 March, 5 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 558. Grant by William Stappere, of Reading, to John Say, clerk, 

John Whyte, and John Veyre, of his tenement 'Fowleres place,' in 
Wodestret, Reading, situate as described. Witnesses : Robert Morys, 
mayor of Reading, Robert Godewyne, Robert Kaynes, William Huntyndon, 
Nicholas Barbour, and Richard Farle, bailiffs. Tuesday next before the 
Nativity of John the Baptist, V Henry VI. Portion of seal. 

A. 559. Grant by William Stapper, of Reading, to Richard Pake, and 
Agnes his wife, of all the property in ' le Wodestrete,' Reading, which he 
had by feoffment of John Caylok, of Shenyngfeld. Witnesses : Simon 

Barbour and Richard Farle, bailiffs of 
The Nativity of John the Baptist, 8 Hen. VI. 

A. 560. Release by William Stapper to William Baron, both of 
Reading, of the lands in 'le Wode stret,' Reading, he lately held by 
feoffment of John Caylok, of Shenyngfeld, herein specified. Witnesses : 
John Vayre, mayor, Nicholas Barbour and Richard Farle, bailiffs of 
Reading, and others (named). 12 September, 10 Hen. VI. 

A. 561. Grant by Agnes Pake, of Reading, late wife of Richard 
Pake, to John Barnet, of the same, groom of the King's Household, of the 
tenements she lately had by feoffment of William Baron, situate as described 
in ' le Wodestrete ', Reading. Witnesses : William Parvecote, mayor, 
William Baron, John Erode, and William Blewet, bailiffs of Reading, and 
others (named). 5 October, 34 Hen. VI. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 562. Release by William Baron to Richard Pake, and Agnes his 

wife, all of Reading, of the tenements he lately held by feoffment of the 
same Richard and Agnes in 'le Wodstret.' Reading, 24 December, 
10 Henry VI. Seal. 



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[Berks.] A. 563. Demise by Sir Richard Beauchamp, rector of Amotcsham, to 

Richard Pake, of Reading, mason, and Agnes his wife, of the lands and 
tenements in ' le Wodstrete,' Reading, which he lately had by feoffment of 
the same Richard and Agnes, for 16/. paid them ; paying therefor 20*. at 
Michaelmas next, and 20s. yearly till the sum of 16/. be fully paid, they 
also doing repairs during those years. 21 October, 19 Henry VI. Damaged. 
Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 564. Grant by Richard Whytyngton, of Reading, to Nicholas 

Langeford and Elizabeth his wife, of Caversham, Oxon, of his tenement in 
Wodestrete, Reading, situate as described, if they pay him five marcs on the 
morrow of St. Peter ad Vincula next. Witnesses : Robert Morys, mayor, 
Richard Farle and Bartholomew atte More, bailiffs of Reading. 5 June, 
19 Henry VI. Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 565. Grant by John Mereham, of Reading, shoemaker, to Robert 

Sawier, of Stratfeldsay, and Alice his wife, of his messuage in London 
Street, Reading, situate as described, which he and his wife Matilda lately 
had by feoffment of John Morner and John Sley, executors of the testament 
of John Tumour, of Reading. Witnesses : Simon Porter, mayor, Richard 
Farle and Bartholomew atte More, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named). 
13 January, 20 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 566. Release by Matilda, relict of John Mereham, of Reading, to 
Robert Sawier, of Reading, and Alice his wife, of a tenement in London 
Street, Reading, situate as described, of which they are already in full 
possession. Witnesses : Edward Lynacre, mayor, Richard Farle and 
Bartholomew atte More, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named). 31 Decem- 
ber, 22 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 567. Release by William Bryght, of Reading, Christina his wife, 

William Skathelok, and Margaret his wife, daughter of the said William 
and Christina, to Alice, relict of Robert Sawyer, of Reading, of the messuage 
in London Street, Reading, which she and her husband formerly had by 
feoffment of John Mereham [see A. 565]. Witnesses : William Rede, 
mayor of Reading, and others (named). 23 March, 31 Henry VI. Four 
seals. 

[Berks.] A. 568. Grant by Alice, late wife of Robert Sawyer, of Reading, to 
John Stokes, esquire, of Brympton, and John Sawyer, of Reading, draper, 
of her messuage in London Street, Reading. Witnesses : William Reede, 
mayor of Reading, and others (named). Saturday next after the Decollation 
of John the Baptist, 32 Henry VI. Seal, defaced. 

[Berks.] A. 569. Letters of attorney of Richard Beauchamp, bishop of 

Salisbury, empowering William Philip, of Reading, to deliver to Richard 
Restwold, esquire, Robert Mildenale, of the King's Exchequer, and William 
Barnet, of the Queen's household, full possession of the lands and tenements 
in ' le Wodestrete,' Reading, which he had by feoffment of Richard Pake, 
of Reading, and Agnes his wife. 20 April, 35 Henry VI. 

[Berks.] A. 570. Release by Richard Beauchamp, bishop of Salisbury, to the 

three persons above named, of the above premises in 'le Wodstrete,' 
Reading. Witnesses : William Rede, mayor of Reading, and others 
(named). 21 April, 35 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 571. Grant by the same to the same three persons of the above 
premises in ' lo Wodstrete,' Reading. Witnesses : William Rede, mayor 
of Reading, John Sayer, Thomas Clerk, draper, William Blewet and John 
Erode, bailiffs. 21 April, 35 Hen. VI. Seal. 

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A. 572. Will of Agnes, wife of John Barnet, of Reading. Leaves 
2rf. to the mother church of Sarum; to the table of the high altar of 
St. Mary's, Reading, a silver ring worth 6d. ; and tin; house she had by 
feoffment of Edward Lynacre, William Barnet, and Thomas Goldare, 
situate in London Street, Reading, to John Barnet her husband, on con- 
dition of his providing her sister Matilda with a room for life. Other 
legacies of articles of clothing. 2 January, 1456[-7], 

Endorsed: Proved before the official of the archdeacon of Berks, 
13 March in the year above said. Seal, defaced. 

A. 573. Certificate that Agnes Pake, of Reading, widow, on 5 October, 
34 Hen. VI., gave John Barnet, the King's servant, possession of all her 
property in Wodestrete, Reading, situate as described, in presence of 
William Parvecote, then mayor, John Erode and William Blewet, " baylyes," 
Edward Lynacre, and Micholas Smyth, town clerk ; and on 20 October, 
34 Hen. VI., came into Reading Guildhnll, and before the said mayor and 
many burgesses (some named) reported the above, and said her husband 
John Barnet should have and " rejoyse " the above premises. Reading, 
24 April, 35 Hen. VI. 

Strings of seals of the burgesses above-named attached : portions of 13 
seals remain. 

A. 574. Letters of attorney of Richard Restwold, esquire, empowering 
Thomas Restwold, the elder, esquire, and John Oughain to deliver to John 
Chamberleyn, of Reading, cutler, Isabel his wife, and William Baron, esquire, 
full seisin of the premises in le Wodestrete,' Reading, which he lately had 
by grant of Richard Beauchamp, bishop of Salisbury, according to the grant 
thereof made by him to the above. 4 March, 39 Hen. VI. Seal. 

A. 575. Release by Richard Restwold, esquire, to John Chaumbyrleyn, 
cutler, of Reading, Isabel his wife, and William Baron, esquire, of the 
premises in 'le Wodestrete,' Reading, mentioned above [A. 574.] 
Witnesses : Thomas Clerk, hosier, mayor of Reading, and others (named). 
3 March, 39 Hen. VI. Portion of seal. 

A. 576. Grant by the same to the same of the above-mentioned 
premises. Witnesses as in A. 575. Reading, 26 February, 39 Hen. VI. 
Seal. 

A. 577. Release by William Blewet, of Lymestre, and Isabel his wife, 
daughter of Richard Tumour, of Reading, to John Parson, of Reading, 
mason, of a tenement in High Street, Reading, situate as described. 
Witnesses: Edward Lynacre, mayor of Reading, and others (named). 
15 February, 22 Hen. VI. Two seals. 

A. 578. Release by Robert Langford to Thomas Cokcettur, of a 
tenement in'le High strete,' Reading, situate as described. 31 October, 
7 Edward IV. Seal. 

A. 579. Release by Robert Porter, of Reading, to Robert Cockoestur, 
of a tenement with garden in Reading High Street, situate as described. 
10 June, 1 Edward V. Seal. 

A. 580. Grant by Stephen Cokeetre, late of Causham (Caversham), 
Oxon, husbandman, son and heir of Robert Cockcetre, of Mapledereham, 
deceased, to John Williams, of Esthamstede, Berks., of a tenement 
(mentioned above [A. 579] as in the High Street) in Reading, between 
' the Cocke ' and the tenement Ralph Taillour inhabits ; which came to 
him on his said father's decease : appointing Thomas Wall and Thomas 
Playttys his attorneys to give peaceable possession thereof to Williams. 
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[Berks.] A. 581. Release by John Williams, esquire, to Thomas Carpynter, 
mercer, of Reading, of a tenement with garden in High Street, Reading, 
situate as described. 22 May. 12 Hen. VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 582. Release by Stephen Cockecetere, son and heir of Robert 
Cockecetere, of Caversham, Oxon, deceased, to John Williams, esquiro, of a 
tenement and garden in High Street, Reading [see A. 580, 581], situate 
as described. Reading, 22 April, 12 Hen. VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 583. Grant by John Williams, esquire, to Thomas Ca[r]pynter, 
mercer, of Reading, of a tenement in High Street, Reading, situate as 
described, which he himself had by feoffment of Stephen Cockecetur 
[see A. 580], appointing Ralph Millinton and William Buck his attorneys 
to take possession thereof in his name and deliver the same to Carpenter, 
according to the grant he has made to the latter [see A. 581]. Witnesses : 
John Baxster, Master of the Gild of the said borough, John Derling, 
Thomas Heot, bailiffs, John Sevar, Thomas Kelsall, constables, and others 
(named). Reading, 21 May, 12 Hen. VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 584. Grant by Joan Cockcestur, of Caversham, Oxon, relict of 
Stephen Cockcestur, to Richard Cleche, Robert Porter and John Turner, 
of her tenement called Me Cok ' in High street, Reading, situate as 
described. Witnesses: John Bakester, mayor, John Derlyng, Henry 
Justice, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named). 20 January, 1 Richard III. 
Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 585. Release by John Stokes, of Brympton, esquire, to John Sawier, 
of Reading, draper, of the tenement in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as 
described, which he formerly had together with Sawier, by feoffment of 
Alice, widow of Robert Sawior, late of Reading. 8 April, 1 Edward IV. 
Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 586. Letters of attorney of John Chaumberleyu, of Reading, cutler, 
empowering Thomas Aleyn to deliver possession to William Barnett, of the 
King's household, and William Rede, mercer, of Reading, of the premises 
in ' le Woodestret,' Reading, situate as described, which he, together with 
Isabel his wife and William Baron, esquire, lately had by feoffment of Richard 
Rastewold, esquire, see [A. 575.] 29 November, 4 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 587. Release by John Chaumberleyn, of Reading, Isabella his wife, 
and William Baron, to William Barnett, of the King's household, and 
William Rede, of Reading, of the premises iu Wodestrete, Reading, 
mentioned above [A. 586.] Witnesses : William Blewet and John 
Erode, bailiffs of Reading, John Uppstone and Henry King, constables, 
and others (named). 29 November, 4 Edw. IV. Three seals. 

[Berks.] A. 588. Release by John Sawier, draper, of Reading, to Thomas 

Goldore, Stephen Dunster, and Joan, wife of Gilbert Sawier, of a 
messuage in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as described, " which we lately 
had together with John Stokes, esquire, deceased." Reading, 10 March, 
6 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 589. Release by same to the same and William Bray, clerk, of 

a messuage in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as described, lately held as 
above. Reading, 10 March, 6 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 590. Demise by Gilbert Sawyer to John Body, for life, of a 

tenement in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as described, on payment of a 
red rose yearly, if required, Sawyer doing the repairs, excepting any 
damages that Body or his servants shall cause, which the latter shall 
remedy at his own cost. Reading, Michaelmas, 6 Edward IV. 



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[Berks.] A. 591. Grant by Jolin Parson to Thomas Cokcettur, of a tenement 

in the Highstrele, Reading, situate as described, which he had by feoffment 
of William Brussele. Witnesses : William Rede, mayor, William Blewett 
and John Erode, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named). 3 October, 
7 Edw. IV. Seal, defaced. 

[Berks.] A. 592. Grant by Thomas Cokcestur, of Caversham, to John Leche, 

esquire, Robert Porter, and John Frethorn, of a tenement in Highstreet, 
Reading, situate as described. Witnesses : John Uppston, mayor, Thomas 
Rastrik, Thomas Blewett, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named). 
20 March, 14 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 593. Demise by William Rede, of Reading, mercer, to John 

Mundes and Agnes, his wife, William Britayne, citizen and woolpacker of 
London, Robert Rede, and Robert Swane, of all his tenements in ' le Wode- 
strete,' Reading, situate as described, which he and William Baruet, of the 
King's household, deceased, had by feoffment of John Chamberleyne and 
Isabel, his wife, deceased, and John Baron, esquire. Witnesses : William 
Pervecot, mayor, Thomas Blewet and Thomas Rastrik, bailiffs of Reading, 
and others (named). G September, 15 Edward IV. Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 594. Grant by Joan Tokehill, of Hungreford, widow, to William 

Aspull, Richard Cleche, John Peytowe, and Thomas Carpenter, of ft 
tenement in Londonstreet, Reading, situate as described, which she had, 
together with Stephen Dunster and Thomas Goldore, deceased, by grant 
from John Sawier, of Reading, deceased : also appointing John Feithfull and 
Richard Plecy her attorneys, to put the grantees in possession of the 
premises. Witnesses : Stephen Dunster, mayor, John Derlyng and Henry 
Justice, bailiffs of Reading, and others (named) . 25 February, 22 Edward IV. 
Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 595. Release by Stephen Dunster to Joan, relict of Robert Toke- 

hill, late of Hungreford, and formerly wife of Gilbert Sawier, of Reading, 
deceased, of the tenement in Londoustrete, Reading, which he had together 
with Thomas Goldore, deceased, and the aforesaid Joan. 20 February, 
22 Edward IV. 

[Berks.] A. 596. Release by John More, of Gluey, Bucks, and Matilda his 

wife, to John Denys, of Reading, of a tenement in Londonstrete, Reading, 
situate as described, which descended to the said Matilda on the death of her 
brother Gilbert Sawyer. Witnesses : John Baxster, mayor of Reading, 
and others (named). 19 April, 6 Hen. VII. 

[Bcrku.] A. 597. Release by Sir William Bray, prior of St. Bartholomew's, 

Newbury, to John Denys, of Reading, cook, of a tenement with garden 
in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as described. Witnesses : John Elis, 
bailiff of Newbury, and others (named). 2 March, 12 Henry VII. 

[Berks.] A. 598. Bond of William Pyry, of Bryghtwell, Berks, husbandman, 

to John Carpynter, of Caversham, Oxon, husbandman, in 20/. if he and his 
wife Joan fail to deliver to Carpynter possession of " a tenement set 
in Redyng, called ' the Cok,' with a shopp in the Bocher row," by the feast 
of the Annunciation next. 23 December, 20 Hen VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 599. Release by John Aspull, of Reading, gentleman, to John Denys, 

cook, of a tenement with garden in Londonstrete, Reading, situate as 
described. 4 December, 1 3 Henry VII. 

[Berks.] A. 600. Grant by William Pyry, of Bryghtwell, Berks, and Joan his 

wife, to John Carpynter, of Caversham, Oxon, and Helen his wife, of a 
tenement called ' le Cok ' in Highstreet, Reading, and a shop in ' le Bocher 
row,' paying therefor 12*. yearly to the said Joau. Reading, 23 December, 
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[Berks.] A. 601. Demise by Richard Cleche and John Tumour, to John 

Carpenter, of Caversham, and Helen his wife, of the above premises 
[A. 6OO] which they, together witli Robert Porter, now deceased, had by 
grant of Joan, formerly relict of Stephen Cockestur, of Caversham, now 
deceased, dated 20 January, 1 Richard III. [see A. 584]. Reading, 
23 November, 22 Hen. VII. 

Endorsed: Seisin and possession were openly delivered the day and 
year within written before Thomas Carpenter, mayor, Henry Sutton, a 
constable, John Cokk, clerk of the within named borough, and others 
(named). Two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 602. Grant by John Butler and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of 

John Carpenter, of Caversham, deceased, to William, son and heir of the 
said John Carpenter, of the tenement in High street, Reading, left her by 
her father's will. Reading, 18 May, 35 Hen. VIII. 

Endorsed: Possession delivered the day and year within written 
before William Edmunds, recorder of Reading, and others (named). 
Two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 603. Release by the same to the same of the above-named 
tenement. Reading, 21 May, 35 Hen. VIII. Two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 604. Release by Agnes Clemens, widow, daughter and heir of 
John Denys, to John Carpenter, for the sum of 40*., of a tenement in 
Londonstrete, Reading, situate as described. 7 October, 28 Henry VIII. 
Seal effaced. 

[Berks.] A. 605. Demise by Richard Cleche, of Reading, to Thomas Carpenter 
and Margaret his wife, for their lives, of a tenement in Hyghstrete, Reading, 
situate as described, which he and John Punsar, deceased, had by grant 
of the aforesaid Thomas, dated 9 October, 17 Henry VII. ; with remainder 
after their decease to the mayor of Reading and the proctors or guardians 
of the parish church of St. Laurence, Reading, for the perpetual support 
of a chaplain for a chantry founded in that church. 10 November, 
10 Henry VIII. Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 606. Release by John Brown, of Barton (Earls), and Joan his 
wife, to John Payn, of Asscheby Mars, and Marjorie his wife, of certain 
land which they lately delivered them by deed indented. Ashby Mars, the 
feast of St. Philip and St. James, 3 Henry IV. Two seals, damaged. 

[Berks.] A. 607. Grant by Nicholas Bakere, of Stanes, to Henry Warde, of 
Old Windsor, of an acre of land called ' Crockerescroft,' hi Windsor 
aforesaid, extending between lands called ' Crockereshaw ' and ' Garstones." 
Sunday after the Purification, 1 Henry V. Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 608. Grant by John Spencer, the elder, Philip Meyr, and Wm. 

atte Brook, t& John Hardwyne, all of Old Windsor, of a croft, formerly 
Richard Hardwyne's, called 'Leeryde,' in Old Windsor, situate as 
described. Windsor, 12 December, 5 Henry V. Portions of two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 609. Grant by Agnes Tyle, widow, and John, son and heir of 
Thomas Tyle, late of Old Windsor, to Thomas Godard, citizen and mercer 
of London, of 18| acres of land in Old Windsor parish, in a field called 
' le Hamme,' paying therefor \ Ib. of pepper yearly. Old Windsor, 
6 December, 1 Henry VII. Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 610. Release by Thomas Walton, of Old Windsor, gentleman, to 
John Seymour, clerk, a canon of the royal free chapel of St. Mary and 
St. George within Windsor Castle, of the lands and tenements in Old 



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Windsor which he had by feoffment of Thomas Goddard, mercer, and 
William Hamlyn, tallowchandler, of London. Old Windsor, 21 August, 
2 Henry VII. Seal defaced. 

[Berks.] A. 611. Receipt by Thomas, abbot of the monastery of St. John the 

Baptist by Colchester, for 40s. received from the abbot of Reading as 
annual pension for tithes in Aston, let to the latter in perpetuity, for the 
year ending 24 June, 20 Henry VIII. 2 December, 21 Hen. VIII. 

[Berks.] A. 612. Release by Agnes, late wife of Thomas Tile, of Old Windsor, 

to John Seymour, clerk, a canon of the royal free chapel of St. Mary and 
St. George, in Windsor Castle, of a close called Madgrove,' in Old Windsor 
parish, situate as described. Old Windsor, 1 1 April, 3 Hen. VIII. Seal, 
design effaced. 

[Berks.] A. 613. Release by Richard Bucknell, of Chepyngwycombe, Bucks, 

to the same, of the above-named close. Old Windsor, 19 May, 
2 Hen. VII. 

[Berks.] A. 614. Release l.y William Withley, the elder, of Old Windsor, to 

Thomas Goddard, citizen and mercer of London, of six acres of land in Old 
Windsor, in a field called ' Eldesworth,' which he lately had by feoffment of 
Nicholas Walton. Old Windsor, 21 February, 2 Hen. VII. 

[Berks.] A. 615. Grant by Thomas Goddard, mercer, find William Hamlyn, 

tallow chandler, of London, to John Seymour, clerk, a canon of the royal 
free chapel of St. Mary and St. George in Windsor Castle, of three crofts 
called ' Lyryd,' ' Crokkers,' and ' Archersryd ' respectively, a little wood 
called ' Archer's grove,' and other lands, all situate, as described, in Old 
Windsor, which they lately had by feoffment of Thomas Walton, gentleman, 
of Old Windsor; appointing John Tile, gentleman, and Robert Gode, 
husbandman, of Old Windsor, their attorneys, to give the said John 
peaceable possession of the premises. 21 July, 2 Hen. VII. 

[Berks.] A. 616. Indenture witnessing that whereas John Tile, of Old Windsor, 

gentleman, by grant dated at Old Windsor, 28 May, 1 Edward V., enfeoffed 
Thomas Goddard in 18| acres of land in Old Windsor, the said John 
hereby warrants and acquits such land against the lords of the fee and 
all others to the said Thomas, who in return will pay \ Ib. of pepper 
yearly for the same. 1 February, 2 Hen. VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 617. Release by Lucy, late wife of Richard Bucknell, to John 
Seymour, of the close released to him [see A. 612.]. Old Windsor, 
9 November, 3 Hen. VII. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 618. Grant by John Hardwyne to John Spencer, of Old Windsor, 

of a croft, formerly John Godale's, called ' Leerydynge,' in Windsor afore- 
said, situate as described. Old Windsor, 2 August, 9 Hen. V. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 619. Grant by Philip Meyr to John Spencer, of Old Windsor, of 

land in Old Windsor, viz., a croft called ' Archeresryde,' two acres in 
Burghfeld, and one in ' le Hamme,' situate as described, which he, together 
with John Spencer, the elder, and William *atte Brook, deceased, had by 
feoffment of Richard Hardwyne. Old Windsor, the feast of the Apostles 
Peter and Paul, 9 Hen. V. Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 620. Release by Joan, late wife of Richard Hardwyne, of Old 

Windsor, of the above land [A. 619.]. Old Windsor, 2 July, 9 Hen. V. 
Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 621. Grant by John Page, John Avelyn, of New Windsor, and 

Richard West, of Old Windsor, to John Spencer, of the same, of two acres 



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in Old Windsor in a place called ' Crockerescroft,' situate as described. Old 
Windsor, Sunday next before St. Clement the Pope, 3 Hen. VI. Three 
seals, two broken. 

[Berks.] A. 622. Demise by Roger Wayte, of Windsor, and William Boylond, 

of Wyrardesbury, to Isabel Spencer, of Old Windsor, late wife of John 
Spencer, deceased, of the lands and tenements in Windsor they lately had 
by feoffment of the said John, for term of her life : with remainder to Joan, 
her daughter and heir, of a tenement in which the said John dwelt, a house 
called ' Tylehous,' crofts called ' Horsellrydes,' ' Byshoppisryde," and 
' Garstons,' and land in Shepardesryde and elsewhere ; and to Helen 
her daughter crofts called ' le Ryde,' ' Archerryde,' Crokkerscroft,' and 
other lands. Windsor, Friday before St. Luke the Evangelist, 30 Hen. VI. 

Berks. A. 623. Release by William Noreys and Thomas Delamare, knts., to 

Edward IV. of all the lands and tenements in New and Old Windsor, lately 
John Thorp's, which they, together with Thomas, cardinal archbishop of 
Canterbury, Henry Earl of Essex, and Reginald Bray, and with William 
Earl of Pembroke, John Bourghier, knt., lord Berners, and Humfrey 
Bourghier, knt., deceased, held conjointly to them and the heirs of Bray 
aforesaid by grant of Henry Stafford, knt., son of Prince Humphrey, late 
Duke of Buckingham. 30 June, 20 Edw. IV. Two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 624. Final concord between the King, plaintiff, and Thomas 

cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, Henry Earl of Essex, and Reginald 
Bray, deforciants, concerning the above lands in Old and New Windsor, 
herein specified. Westminster, the quinzaine of Holy Trinity, 22 
Edward IV. 

[Berks.] A. 625. Grant by Thomas Walton, of Old Windsor, to Thomas Groddard, 

citizen and mercer of London, of six acres in a field called ' Eldsworth,' 
in Old Windsor, which he had by grant of William Arthley, the elder, 
paying therefor yearly 18rf. to Agnes Tyle during her life, with remainder 
to John Tyle. Windsor, 6 March, 23 Edw. IV. 

[Berks.] A. 626. Indenture witnessing that Agnes Tyle, widow, and John, 

son and heir of the late Thomas Tyle, of Old Windsor, have granted to 
Thomas Goderd 18^ acres of land in Old Windsor, on condition that if 
they pay the said Goderd 12/. on the Vigil of Whitsunday, 1485, he shall 
re-deliver the land to them with all grants and muniments relating thereto. 
Old Windsor, 2 June, 1483, 1 Edw. V. Two seals, broken. 

[Berks.] A. 627. Grant by the same to the same of the above 18 acres in ' le 
Hammefield,' Old Windsor, at a yearly rent of 12d. Old Windsor, 28 
May, I Edw. V. Two seals. 

[Berks.] A. 628. Grant by Roger Norres, of Cokhnm, Berks, gentleman, and 

Thomas Babham, citizen and grocer, of London, executors of the will of 
Richard Babham, late of Cokham, to John Seymour, clerk, of all swans, 
white or grey, on the Thames or its tributaries, marked with the sign here 
given. 1 September, 1 Ric. III. Seal of arms. 

[Essex.] A. 629. Letters of attorney of John Sergeant, of Hatfield Peverell, 
empowering Walter Maynard, otherwise called Smyth, to give full seisin to 
John Fynch, of Ultyng, Thomas Fuller, and eight others (named), of 
Hatfield" aforesaid, of land in Borham, according to his grant to them 
thereof [see A. 63O.] Borham, 2 July, 14 Hen. VI. 

[Essex.] A. 630. Demise by John Sergeant, of Hatfield Peverell, to John 

Fynch, of Ultyng, Thomas Fullere, and eight others (named), of Hatfield 
aforesaid, of land in Borham which he, together with Thomas Mersch, 



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John Hoxun, and William Dungesell, deceased, bad by feoffment of Robert 
Bounde and Thomas Hoxun [see A. 629]. Borham, 2 July, 14 Hen. VI. 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 631. Indenture witnessing the grant by Collet Rawlyn, of Hatfelde 

Peverell, Essex, widow, John Rawlyn, of Estwode, and William Rawlyn, 
of Hatfield, her sons, yeomen, to William Copyldyk and Agnes his wife, of 
Chelmesford, of three acres in a meadow called 'Culvermede,' in Borham, 
for five years from Michaelmas last, for a certain sum, of which they 
acknowledge the receipt ; they also promising that if the mead be sold, 
Copyldyk, " if he will buy it, shall have it before any other man, giving as 
another man will therefor." 10 Dec., 17 Hen. VII. Damaged. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 632. Counterpart of the above. Portion of seal. 

Essex. A. 633. Indenture witnessing that William Bastwyk, of Boreham, 

husbandman, for the sum of 5G/. (whereof he has received 53*. 4d.) has 
bargained and sold to Sir Thomas Boleyn his tenement called 'Bullys,' in 
Boreham parish, and will hand over all muniments relating thereto at 
Michaelmas next, when the rest of the 56/. shall be paid, and till which 
time Bastwyk shall retain possession of the tenement. 18 January, 
7 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

Essex. A. 634. Bond of Reginald Heygate, of Feryng, Essex, in 200/., to 

obey the award of Sir Thomas Awdeley, Keeper of the Great Seal, and 
Thomas Crumwell, arbitrators in a suit between him and Richard 
Southwell, concerning the title of certain land and tenements called ' Mores,' 
' Haynes,' and ' Cornett's ' crofts, within the manors of Keldon and 
Revenhale, which Heygate claims by just course of inheritance, provided 
such award be made before All Saints' day next. 18 September, 
24 Hen. VIII. 

Essex. A. 635. Demise by John Legett, chaplain, to Thomas Bourgchier, John 

Durward, the elder, Simon Heygate, and five others (named), of his manor of 
Kelveden, alias Fillolleshall, in Braxstede, Inworth, and Esthorp, and his 
manor of Little Baddow. 12 January, 39 Hen. VI. Seal. 

Essex. A. 636. Grant by William, abbot, of the monastery of St. Mary anil 

St. Thomas of Lesenes, Kent, to William Warham, Roland Lee, Thomas 
Ilorslay, Henry Tomson, Walter Sparry, clerks, and six others (named), of 
the advowson, presentation, nomination, and free disposal of the perpetual 
vicarage of Elmedon, on its next vacancy, for that time only. " In our 
chapter house, 14 September, m m ccccc mo quarto decimo nono " (sic). 

Essex. A. 637. Indenture containing the award of the archbishop of Canter- 

bury and the bishop of Norwich, acting on the advice of Sir John Fortescu, 
Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and William Yelverton, a Justice of the 
same Bench, in a dispute between William, Duke of Suffolk, and Sir John 
Fastolf, knt., as to the title to Dedharn manor, to the effect [that Fastolf 
by law and conscience hath right and title to the possession of the manor, 
which he shall enter accordingly, and the Duke depart therefrom. 
16 February, 28 Hen. VI. One seal remaining. 

Essex. A. 638. Memorandum for Sir Bryan Tuke, that the manor of Har- 

lowebury, parcel of the late monastery of St. Edmondsbury, with the 
parsonage (estimated to be worth nearly 30/. a year), and with the per- 
quisites of the courts, &c., is let for almost 80 years at 100 marcs yearly. 
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Essex. A. 639. Grant by John Bohun, esquire, to Edward Goldesburgh, third 

Baron of the Exchequer, William Paston, John Tyrell, Robert Lovell, 
Richard Harpur, and Wm. Cope, esquires, and Thos. Ayleward, yeoman, of 
all his manors and lands in Essex, except those held of the King in capite ; 
appointing John Mille and Gilbert Lambard his attorneys, to deliver the 
grantees peaceable possession of the premises. Witnesses : Thomas 
Tyrell and Richard* Lewes, knts., and others (named). 8 October, 
4 Hen. VII. Seal damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 640. Demise by Robert, the abbot, and the convent of the exempt 

monastery of Waltham Holy Cross, to John Rodes, of Stansted Abbatt, 
Herts, for 57 years from Michaelmas last, of their tenement or lodge in 
Isney Park and lands belonging, the Lady Grove in Stansted, Stansted 
Grove, otherwise called ' Almond's Frith,' and all woods within the lordship 
and manor of Stansted Abbatt, with right of cutting wood, &c., as herein 
specified, at a yearly rent of 51. 6s. Sd. Other covenants specified. 
24 October, 18 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

Essex. A. 641. Exemplification of a recovery of the manors of Fyllolleshall 

(alias Kelvedon), and Little Badow ; suffered at the suit of John Sturges 
and Simon Damme against Nicholas Shelton and Richard Bradbrige. West- 
minster, 12 May, 9 Hen. VII. Portions of the Great Seal used in Banco 
remaining. 

Essex. A. 642. Demise by Thomas Bourgchier, knt., and six others (named), 

to Humfrey Bohun, knt., and Richard Norfolk, clerk, of the manors of 
Badowe and Kelveden, alias Fillolleshall, in Braxstede, Inworth and Little 
Estthorp, which they, with John Durward, the elder, deceased, lately had 
by demise of John Legett, chaplain [see A. 635], appointing two of their 
number to put the grantees in peaceable possession thereof. 25 April, 
8 Edw. IV. Seven seals, more or less injured. 

Essex. A, 643. Grant by Richard Sowthwell, of Woodrisynge, Norfolk, to 

Thos. Awdeley, knt., Keeper of the Great Seal, William Pawlett, knt.. 
Comptroller of the King's Household, Cristofer Hales, Attorney-General, 
Thomas Crumwell, Master of the Jewels, and William Brabazon, of the 
manors of Fyllolles Hall and Coggesall Hall, to be held by them of the 
chief lords of the fee to the King's use ; empowering John Wyborowe and 
John Pygrym to put the above named, or one of them, in peaceable posses- 
sion of the said manors. 20 September, 24 Hen. VIII. 

Endorsed: Certificate of seisin of the said manors having been delivered 
to Brabazon, in presence of the witnesses named. Seal. 

Essex. A. 644. Letters of attorney of Nicholas Sheltou and Richard Brad- 

Heru. brigge, empowering John Chauncy and William Colt, clerk, to receive 

Mddx. possession in their name from Robert Southwell and Ursula his wife, of 

SUIT. the manors of Fillolles Hall and Little Badow, Nethirhalle, alia* Godelistoii, 

and Wodyngton, alias Wotton, and of two tenements in the parish of 

St. Magnet ' (sic), London, called ' the Signe of the Gunne ', a tenement without 

Crepilgate called ' the Popyngjay Aley,' and a tenement in Lumbard Street 

next ' the Popished,' formerly belonging to William Estfild, knt., deceased. 

26 April, 9 Hen. VII. 

Essex. A. 645. Demise by Richard Norfolk, clerk, to Thomas Bourgchior 

and Thomas Mongomery, knts., and six others (named), of his manors ot 
Kelveden, alias Fillolleshall, in Braxstede, Inward and Esthorp, and Little 
Badowe, which he with Humfrey Bohun, knt., deceased, had by demise 
from Thomas Bourgchier, knt., and six others (named) [see A. 642], in 
fulfilment of Sir Humfrey Bohun's will. 26 Nov., 8 Edw. IV. Seal. 



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A. 646. Letters of attorney of John Legett, chaplain, empowering 
Win. Matrasmaker and Richard Pynde to deliver possession to Thos. 
Bourgchier, esquire, and seven others (named), of his manors of Kelveden 
alias Fillolleshall, in Braxstede, Inworth and Esthorp, and Little Badowe, 
according to his grant of the same [A. 635]. 12 Jan., 39 Hen. VI. Seal. 

A. 647. Release by Robert Southwell, knt., to Thomas Lovell, Robert 
Lovell, and Edmund Jeuney, knts., and four others (named), of the manor 
of Fillolleshall, with appurtenances in Kelvedon, Esterford, Tolleshunt, 
Cokeshall, and Great Braxstede. 31 Aug., 24 Hen. VII. 

A. 648. Demise by John Berney, William Wotton, and Robert 
Southwell, the younger, to Henry Owen as well son and heir of Mary, late 
wife of David Owen, knt., a daughter and heir of John Bohun, as kinsman 
and heir of Ursula, late wife of Robert Southwell, another daughter and 
heir of John Bohun, of Filolles Hall, with appurtenances in Kelveden, 
Esterford, Tolleshunt, Coggeshale, and Great Braxstede, with remainders in 
succession to Jasper Owen, brother of Henry, Anne wife of Arthur Hopton, 
sister of Henry, and the right heirs of the said Henry Owen ; empowering 
John Sheffield aud Richard Keble to give Owen possession of the said 
manors. 1 May, 5 Hen. VIII. Two seals, one broken. 

A. 649. Letters of attorney of Henry Owen, empowering Stephen 
Marlei and Henry Derby to receive possession in his name of the above 
manor and lands from John Barney and others named above [see A. 648]. 
10 May. 5 Hen. VIII. Portion of seal. 

A. 650. Grant by John Sturges of the manors of Fylolleshall and 
Little Badowe (which he, together with Simon Damme, deceased, recovered 
against Nicholas Shelton and Richard Bradbrigge [see A. 641]), to 
Thomas Lovell, William Boleyn, Henry Heydon, John Fasten, Philip 
Calthorp, and Robert Lovell, knts., Robert Southwell, and six others 
(named), to the use of the aforesaid Robert Southwell and his heirs, and 
to fulfil his will ; empowering Thomas Hoo and Henry Palmer his attorneys 
to give seisin of the premises to the said grantees. 19 March, 14 Hen. VII. 
Seal. 

A. 651. Indenture witnessing that whereas Edmond Worth and George 
his son, son and heir of Elizabeth late wife of the said Edmond, have by 
deed dated 2 May, 21 Henry VIII. [see A. 652], bargained and sold to 
Henry Marquis of Exeter, for 300 marcs, the manor of Grylston, and 1 ,250 
acres of land therein, the Marquis promises as soon as he is in peaceable 
possession of the premises to satisfy them such sums or lands of such yearly 
value (not exceeding 10/.) as shall be assigned by John Rowe, serjeant-at- 
law, Baldewyn Malett, John Chamon and Richard Haydon, or the most 
part or survivor of them. 8 May, 21 Hen. VIII. English. 

A. 652. Grant by Edmund Worth, and George Worth, son and heir 
of Edmund aud Elizabeth his late wife, to John Chechester, Anthony 
Harby, Richard Haydon, and Thomas Spurway, of their manor of Grylston, 
with its appurtenances, to the use of Henry, Marquis of Exeter, appointing 
attorneys to give the grantees possession of the same. 2 May, 21 Hen. VIII. 
Seal of arms and portion of another seal. 

A. 653. Indenture between Henry, Marquis of Exeter, and Edmund 
Worth and George his son, to the same effect as A. 651. In presence of: 
John Roo, saijcant-at-law, Baldewyn Malet, and others (named). 2 May, 
21 Hen. VIII. Two seals, otic of arms. 



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Devon. A. 654. Indenture between King Henry VII. and the commonalty 

of the borough of " Clyfton Dertmouth Hardenesse," otherwise called 
Dartmouth. The latter having begun, for defence of the town and port, 
to make a tower and bulwark of stone adjoining the Castle, promise to 
finish ihe same as speedily us possible, to furnish and keep it furnished 
with guns and sufficient ordnance, and to find a chain of sufficient strength 
and length to stretch across the mouth of Dartmouth haven from one tower 
to another ; the King assigning to them 40/. yearly out of the customs and 
subsidies levied in the ports of Exeter and Dartmouth. 16 January, 
I Hen. VII. Portion of the common seal of Dartmouth. 

[Devon.] A. 655. Release by Thomas, son of Hugh Popham, to Robert Hulle, 
[Somers.] lord of Spaxton, and Isabel his wife, of Posterygge manor, and of lands 
and tenements in Eat Posterygge, Canyngton, Cherdelynche, Asscheholt, 
and Gotehurst, or in the hundred of Canyngton, which they hold, and that 
lately belonged to Hugh his father. Witnesses : Sir Baldewyn Malet, 
knt., and others (named). Spaxton, Tuesday, the feast of St. Nicholas, 
9 Hen. IV. Seal. 

Devon. A. 656. Release by Thomas, son and heir of Gilbert Oseborn, of 

Trill, Devon, to William Trill, of the same, of all his lands, &c. in Trill, 
that Leticia his mother, widow, holds for her life, and which will descend 
to him at her death. Trill, Monday next before the Conception, 1 Henry IV. 
Seal. 

[York.] A. 657. Release by William Wodde, of Wakefield, to Robert de Stanlay, 

of the same, and Agnes his wife, of the tenement in Westgate Street, 
Wakefield, which he together with Sir Stephen de Ockeleshill, vicar of 
Bradford, Robert de Welles aud Adam de Lepton, of Wakefield, lately had 
by feoffment of Richard Bulter " my father." Monday after the close of 
Easter, 6 Ric. [II.] Seal. 

[Durham.] A. 658. Grant by Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, to 
[York.] Richard de Beauchamp, his son and heir apparent, of the castle and lord- 
ship of Bernardescastell, in Sadbergh wapeiitake, within the ' Corpus 
Comitatus ' of Northumberland, with the appurtenances and privileges 
enumerated ; and a water mill acquired of Thomas Bland, in Stratford vill, 
co. Richmond ; with reversion to the said Earl if Richard die childless. 
Witnesses : William de Beauchamp, lord of Bergeveney, Hugh lord of 
Burnell, Nicholas Lyllyng, Henry Fitz Hugh, and Ralph de Ever, knts. 
London, the feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, 1 Hen. IV. Seal. 

[Cornw.] A. 659. Grant by John de Treiagu, knt., to John Nantyan, of Truru, 
Robert Gerson, John Melior, and Henry Maynard, of all his land in 
Tredenek and Won juxta Nanscolleth. Lancolleth, Friday next after St. 
Denis, 3 Edw. III. 

[SUIT.] A. 660. Surrender by Joan, widow of John Sadelere, at a court 

held at Ocle Magna, of a tenement with curtilage in Ocle market place 
called ' Wy . . . sores,' with re-grant of the same to her for life, with 
remainder to Roger Gosse and Joan his wife, daughter of the said Joan. 
The feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 27 Hen. VI. 

[Bucks.] A. 661. Final concord between the king, plaintiff, and Richard Illyng, 

of Wynslowe, deforciant, concerning land in Powekesley. Westminster, 
the quinzaine of St. Hilary, 7 Hen. VII. 

Bucks. A. 662. Grant by Richard, son and heir apparent of John Smyth, 

son and heir of Isabel Smyth, daughter of John Anlewe, late of Great 
Missenden, to Edmund Shaa, of London, haberdasher, and Alice his wife, 
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messuage and garden in Missenden, adjoining the chapel of the Virgin 
Mary, to the use of the said Edmund and Alice. 20 July, 10 Hen. VIII. 
Seal. 

A. 663. Release by the same John Smyth, and Richard his son, to 
the same, of the same messuage in Missendeu Magna. 5 August, 
10 Hen. VIII. One seal remaining. 

A. 664. Indenture witnessing that Richard Smyth abovesaid, for 
30/., which he hereby acknowledges to have received, has bargained and 
sold to Edmund Shaa the above-named messuage in Missenden Magna, 
and undertaken to make sufficient estate in law to him and the other parties 
named above, to the use of him and Alice his wife; with other covenants. 
18 July, 10 Hen. VIII. 

A. 665. Grant by John Smyth to Edmund Shaa, of London, haber- 
dasher, and Alice his wife, and to others above-named [see A. 662] for 
their use, of his cottage with garden in Misseuden Magna, called ' the 
Wyne Celer.' 20 July, 10 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

A. 666. Release by the same John Smyth, and Richard his son, to 
the same, of the above cottage and garden. 5 August, 10 Hen. VIII. 
Two seals. 

A. 667. Grant by John Fysshere, of Bury Street, Datchet, to William 
Aylwyne and William Hale, of the same, of all his lands and tenements in 
Datchet. Wednesday next before the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 
VHen.V. Seal defaced. 

A. 668. Indenture witnessing that Roger Hunte, alias Sharman, has 
sold to David Selly and William Est lands called ' Fisshers lands ' in 
Datchet, for a certain sum whereof he has received 12 marks ; and if he 
fail to pay those 12 marks on " Shrofsondaye " next at the Bell tavern, 
Westminster, to David and William, he grants that they shall receive the 
lands to their own use, and then they shall pay him 11 marks so that 
the said Roger, as soon as process of law may be had after this present 
date, recover 9 acres that John Lincoln, of Datchet, occupies, parcel of 
'Fishers lands,' and thereafter make lawful estate thereof to David and 
William. 2 October, 39 Hen. VI. 

A. 669. Grant by David Selly, of Westminster, merchant, and 
Cecilia his wife, to Robert Whytle, of Dachet, and Agnes his wife, of 
land in Dachet, situate as described, which they had by feoffment of 
John Newland and Isabel his wife. 16 March, 33 Hen. VI. Two seals 
of arms. 

A. 670. Release by John Mervyn to King Edward IV. of the manors 
of Datchet and Ditton, and the advowson of Ditton chantry, which with 
other property Mervyn, together with William bishop of Winchester, and 
John Touke, still living, and Peter Ardern, knt., John Baynton, and 
Gregory Westby, deceased, and John Wynge (who has released his right 
therein to the others aforenamed), had by acknowledgment of Robert 
Hungerford, knt., lord Hungerford and Molyns, deceased, and Eleanor, 
his wife, dated Easter term, 38 Hen. VI. 13 November, 12 Edw. IV. 
Seal. 

A. 671. Letters of attorney of Henry Payne, of Great Marlow, 
empowering Richard Smyth to receive seisin of two crofts called ' Bromy- 
croft' and ' Rykenhampscropte,' in Burnham parish, from Alice Walter, 
widow, and deliver his estate therein to Roger Osbarne, of Great Marlow, 
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[Bucks] A. 672. Grant by Matilda Fysshcre, of Datchct, widow, to Alice 
atte Nokc of a toft in Skynnereslane, Datchet, which came to her on the 
death of Thomas atte Hacche, her father. Datchet, 25 February, 
6 Hen. V. 

Bucks. A. 673. Grant by William FitzWater, of Wendilbury, Oxon, to 

William Walter, of Burnham, of two crofts called ' Bromycrofte ' and 

' Rykenhamscrofte ' [in Burnham], situate as described. Burnham, 
28 February, 12 Hen. VI. Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 674. Grant by Alice Walter, of Burnham, Bucks, relict of 
William Walter, to John Chese, of Burnham, Henry Payne and Richard 
Smyth, of Great Marlow, of the above two crofts in Burnham. 
19 December, 19 Hen. VI. Seal. 

Bucks A. 675. Grant by Robert, son and heir of William Fysshere, of 

Datchet, to John Norys, William Faukener, William Perkyns, and William 
Tulle, of Wolhampton, of all the lands, &c. in Datchet, Sutton, and 
Iver, which came to him on his father's death. Datchet, Sunday after 
St. Bartholomew, 19 Hen. VI. Seal. 

Bucks. A. 676. Grant by William Kebell and John Chese, of Burnham, and 

Henry Payne and Richard Smyth, of Great Marlow, to Roger Osbarn, 
of Great Marlow, and Alice, widow of William Walter, of Burnham, of 
Bromycrofte and Rykenhamscropte in Burnham, which they lately had 
by feoffment of the said Alice. 20 Dec., 19 Hen. VI. Four seals, one 
without any impression. 

Bucks. A. 677. Release by John Norreis and William Faukenner to William 

Tulle, of Wolhampton, of the lands, &c., in Datchet, Sutton, and Ivyr, 
formerly belonging to William Fissher, which they, with the said Tulle 
and William Perkyns, deceased, lately had by feoffment of Robert, son 
of the said William Fissher [see A. 675]. Datchet, 20 November, 
21 Hen. VI. Portion of seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 678. Grant by William Tulle, of Wolhampton, to Roger Hunt, 
alias Scherman, of New Windsor, and Alice his wife, of all the lands, &c., 
he lately had by feoffment of Robert, son of William Fyschere, of 
Datchet, co. Bucks. Datchet, the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 
27 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 679. Demise by William Bullstrode, late of Upton, and John 

Millewarde, the elder, of Bekenisfelde, to Richard Lovell, of Boveney, 
Burnham parish, Philip Agmondesham, citizen and mercer of London, 
Henry Aleyn, late of Taplow, Thomas Garston, and Thomas Turner, of 
Bekenisfelde, of a croft called 'Rydynges,' in Bekenisfelde, situate as 
described ; certain attorneys being appointed to deliver seisin thereof to 
the same. Witnesses : John Botteler, knt., and others (named). 18 March, 
1471, 12 Edward IV. Fragment of one seal remaining. 

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Bucks. A. 680. Demise by William Sherman, of Windsor, and William 

Aylewyn, of Southeley, in Datchet parish, to Robert, son and heir of William 
Fyssher, of Datchet, of the lauds, &c., in Datchet they lately had by 
feoffment of the said Wm. Fyssher, and which Henry Pynkeney, lord of 
Datchet, of old granted to Simon, son of William the Fisher, of Datchet, 
otherwise called William le Passour. Witnesses : Hugh Harvyscombe, 
vicar of Datchet, and others (named). 22 February, 17 Hen. VI. 

Bucks. A. 681. Grant by Thomas fitz Waulter to John Faryngton and Robert 

Browne of all his lands, &c., in co. Bucks. 10 February, 13 Hen. VI. 



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Bucks. A. 682. Grant by Thomas FitezWater, and Margaret his wife, of 

Dorney, to William Noreys, of the same, of a piece of land, 146 feet by 
54 feet, in ' le Sowthefeld,' by Dorney Green, at 4d. yearly rent. 
26 September, 26 Henry VI. 

Bucks. A. 683. Grant by Thomas Longevile, knt., a founder of the monastery 

of the Virgin Mary, Bradwell, Bucks, of the said monastery and all its 
possessions to William Holgyll and three others to the use of Thomas 
cardinal archbishop of York, and for performance of his last will. 28 July, 
16 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: Enrolled on the Close Rolls. Printed in Dugdale's 
Monasticon, iv. 509. 

Backs. A. 684. Indenture witnessing that whereas Sir Thomas Tresham sold 

to William Staveley, for 600 marcs, the manor of Broughton beside Ayles- . 
bury, as appears by deeds of release dated 12 May, 6 Edward IV., and 
14 August, 8 Edward IV., to George archbishop of York, Ralph Verney, 
citizen and alderman of London, Richard Danvers, and the said Wm. 
Staveley ; the last-named covenants, that if Sir Thomas, within three years 
from this date, pay him the said 600 marcs or as much thereof as he shall 
receive from Staveley, he will release, and cause the above-named grantors 
to release the said manor to Sir Thomas. 20 August, 8 Edw. IV. Seal. 

Bucks. A. 685. Grant by Roger Osbarn and Alice his wife, of Great Marlow, 

to William Gardyner, of Bekenysfeld, of crofts called ' Bromycroft ' and 
' Rykenhamcrofte,' in Burnhnm, situate as described, which they lately had 
by feoffmeiit of William Kebell and others (named) [see A. 676]. Burnham, 
16 May, 18 Hen. VI. Two seals. 

[York.] A. 686. Grant by John lord Darcy, knt., to William Scargill, the 

elder, of lands, &c., called ' Jurdanflat,' ' Brueryng,' ' Thistilflat,' ' Temple- 
bank,' &c., in Swillyngton, and Preston Parva, and common of pasture 
belonging to his manor of Temple Newsoin, at a yearly rent of 21s. 7\d. ; 
appointing attorneys to deliver possession thereof to Scargill. Witnesses : 
Ralph Graystok and William Gascoigne, knts., and others (named). 
5 December, 31 Hen. VI. Seal, broken. 

[York.] A. 687. Acquittance of Robert Cokesforth, of Dokyng, Norfolk, tailor, 

for 40*., received from Thomas, lord Darcy, for one half of a messuage and 
lands he lately held by copy of court-roll in the lordship of Temple Newsoin, 
in right of Alice his wife, a daughter and heir of Thomas Robynson, 
deceased. 16 January, 25 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

York. A. 688. Notarial instrument containing the deposition of Philip 

Darcy, about 80 years old, on behalf of Thomas Darcy, lord Darcy, taken 
in the house of Philip Darcy, without Walmergate, in the city of York. 
That about 20 years since his mother Joan lady Darcy, being " in 
extremis" at Watyrhall, in Rothwell parish, declared to him, John his 
brother, Sir Robert Clay, and others, that whereas it was publicly 
rumoured she had made charters of release of the hamlet of Skelton, in 
Temple Newsome lordship, she had made no such release, and so she 
required them to testify when need arose. Moreover, he knows well his 
mother never made such grant, for she had such confidence in him she 
was unwilling to do such a thing without his advice. Witnesses : Sirs 
William Clercson, vicar of St. Laurence parish church, Thomas Robson, 
parish chaplain of St. Nicholas, York, and Wm. Bullok. 5 November, 1505. 

[York]. A. 689. Grant by Richard Ernys, chaplain, and John Warde, of 

Farnham, to William de Nesseld, of their manors of Scotton, Brerton, and 
Thorp juxta Scotton, and the lands, &c., they had by feoffment of the said 



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William or others in Scotton, Brerton, Knaresbnrgh, Burton- Leonard, 
Mynskipp, Erkenden, Staynelay, Stavelay, Kirkeby super Wyske, Rippelay, 
Thornoro, Manneby, Eskelby, Roudon, and Katelmer. Witnesses : 
Richard Brennand, then bailiff of the liberty of Knaresburgh, and others 
(named). Scotton, 7 October, 41 Edw. III. Two seals, one broken. 

[York]. A. 690. Certificate of a fine of 8*. paid by Margaret, Alice, Joan, and 

Anne Robynson, daughters and heirs of Thomas Robynson, deceased, at a 
court of Temple Newson manor, held by Thomas lord Darcy, for licence of 
heriot and for a messuage and lands in Temple Newsom after their father's 
decease, and of 5*. paid for his obit ; Thomas Dawson being admitted 
tenant of the premises till the heirs are 14 years of age. 13 January, 
22 Henry VI. 

[York]. A. 691. Confirmation by John, lord Darcy, to William Scargill of two 

former grants to him, dated at Thorp Stapilton, 1 June, 9 Hen VI., of land 
culled ' Clarvathbrekes ' and ' Sevarcliff,' in Temple Newsom, and 1 August, 
9 Hen. VI., of lands, &c. in Shelton within the same manor (except the 
nativi, their seqriela, and goods and chattels, and obits of all tenants) ; 
to be held at yearly rents of 41. and 9/. respectively. 1 October, 
29 Hen. VI. 

York. A. 692. Demise by Cristopher Conyers, lord Conyers, knt., to William 

Holgell, clerk, John Skuyse, Thomas Crumwell, and Thomas Alverde, of 
an acre of land belonging to Skelton manor, and the advowson of the church 
of Rudby, in Clevelonde, to the use of Thomas, cardinal archbishop of 
York, Ac. ; appointing certain attorneys to deliver them possession of the 
premises. 17 June, 20 Hen. VI11. 

Endorsed: Certificate that livery of seisin of the premises was made 
July 18, in presence of the witnesses here named, and that the deed was 
enrolled on the Close Roll, 20 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

York. A. 693. Demise by Master Thomas Bedyll, clerk, prebendary of 

Massani, in St. Peter's Cathedral, York, to Master John Gostwyke, treasurer 
of the first fruits and tenths of the spiritualty, of his prebend of Massani, 
with all housings, lands, &c. (except all woods, the mansion place in York, 
and the gift of the vicarage) for 50 years, from the feast of St. Mark the 
Evangelist next, at the yearly rent of 136/. 13*. 4rf. ; the first payment to 
be on 3 Nov. 29 Hen. VIII., and the second on 3 May 30 Hen. VIII., on 
the font stone in the body of St. Paul's Cathdral, London, between the 
hours of 9 and 11 before noon, and so yearly thereafter; with provisions in 
case of non-payment of rent and as to repair of the housings, Ike. 3 July, 
28 Hen. VIII. English. 

[Glouo.] A. 694. Will of John Edward, of Thornbury, disposing of his property 
in Thornbury, &c. Executors appointed, Alice his wife, John Thornbury 
his son, canon of Keynsham, and two others. 23 May, 1415. 
. Endorsed : Note of probate, made 24 Jan. 1415[-6], in Dursley parish 
church. 

[York.] A. 695. Grant by John Merkyngfeld, lord of Merkyngfeld, to John 

Meleton, knt., and Wm. Sharrowe, clerk, of Wynkeslay manor, the 
advowson of his chantry of the altar of St. Andrew, in the collegiate church 
of St. Wilfrid, Ripon, and his lands, &c. in Wynkeslay, Wodhouses, and 
Sharrowe. juxta Ripon. Witnesses : William Tempest, knt., and others 
(named). Wynkeslay, 6 April, 9 Hen. VI. 

York. A. 696. Grant by Richard York, knt., to George Darcy, knt., Arthur 

Darcy, and Thomas, son of Guy Fairfax, knt., of all his lands in Stedmere, 

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to the uses specified in the schedule hereto annexed ; appointing attorneys 
to put them in possession thereof. 5 November, 9 Hen. VIII. 

Endorsed : Certificate that seisin of the premises was delivered, 
3 December, 9 Hen. VIII. 

Annexed: Schedule witnessing that the above feoffment is to the intent 
that Thomas Darcy, knt., lord Darcy, shall receive yearly 20/. of the 
issues of the above land still he has received 120/., which sutnshall be paid to 
Thomas Mirfyn, citizen and alderman of London, in full contentation of the 
debts owed by Sir llichard Yorke, Sir Roger Hastynges, and Fraunces [sic] 
to the said Mirfyn, after which the lauds to remain to Sir Richard's use. 
Under one seal. English. 

York. A. 697. Indenture of bargain and sale by Sir Thomas Ugthred to 

Thomas, cardinal archbishop of York, for 366/. 13s. 4d., of the manors of 
Lepington and Barthorpe, the advowson of Lepington church, and his other 
lands, &c., in Lepington, Barthorpe, and Northdalton, (which are of the 
clear yearly value of 40 marcs), and the charters and muniments relating 
thereto ; promising before 24 June next to make sufficient and lawful estate 
in the premises to Masters William Frankelyn and William Holgill, clerks, 
Sir Wm. Gascoigne, of Cardington, Robert Toneys, clerk, and Thomas 
Hemedge to the use of the said Archbishop ; except only the dower of 
dame Agnes Percye, now wife to Sir William Percye. Other covenants 
specified. 25 May, 18 Hen. VIII. Counterpart signed by Wolsey. 
Fragment of seal. English. 

[Line.] A. 698. Release by Sir Robert, rector of Lee, Sir William Swanne, 

chaplain, and John Allott, of Spryngthorp, to John Hamson, of Lee, of 
land in Knayth, which they had by feoffment of the said Hamson. Lee, 
the Conversion of St. Paul, 3 Hen. IV. 

York. A. 699. Will of Robert de Bylton, perpetual chaplain of the chantry 

of the Virgin Mary in the church of St. Saviour, York. Executors 
appointed, "Master Adam Wygan, rector of my parish church, and 
Sir Robert de Askham, my grandson." 19 July, 3 Hen. IV. 

[York.] A. 700. Grant by William Barton, of Wystowe, to Robert Ughtred, 

knt., of a messuage and two bovates of land in Lepyngton. 2 October, 
13 Hen. VI. Seal. 

[Line.] A. 701. Grant by Simon Miriote, of Knayth, to Richard, his son, of 

half a toft and croft in Knayth, situate as described, paying therefor I2d. 
yearly during Simon's life. Witnesses : William Andrew, rector of 
Knayth, and others (named). Knayth, the feast of the Decollation of 
John the Baptist, 1400. 

[Line.] A. 702. Grant by John Hamson, of Lee, to Richard Ward, of 

Knayth, and Alice his wife, of a bovate of land in Knayth, which he had 
by feoffment of Thomas Blissott and Matilda his wife. Lee, Tuesday next 
before the Purification, 3 Henry IV. 

Endorsed : Note that this bovate of land ought to pay the lord of the fee 
a pound of pepper yearly. Seal. 

York. A. 703. Grant by Thomas Sotehyll to his kinsmen Thomas Gryce, 

Master William Gryce, clerk, and Oswald Gryce, of the next advowson or 
presentation to his chantries in St. Philip's chapel in Haddilsay or elsewhere 
in co. York. Sotehyll Hall, 18 February, 13 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

York. A. 704. Indenture between Sir Robert Ughtred, knt., and Thomas 

Hennege, whereby the former confirms his indenture of sale (dated 
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Kylnweke, Tolthorp, Fymour, and Hollesthorp, and corroborates such 
bargain and sale of the premises to the use of Thomas Hennege, and also 
bargains to the same all his lands, &c. in the above-named places, not 
parcel of those manors, with other covenants. English. 

Note : That before William Burbanke, one of the clerks of Chancery, 
Sir Kobert Ughtred requested this indenture might be enrolled as his act 
6 June, 16 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

York. A. 705. Indenture whereby Thomas Sotehylle, of Sotyll Hall, 

co. York, being tenant " by the curtesye of Ynglond " of East Hadilsay 
manor, of divers woods, and fishings, &c.. in East, Middle, and West 
Hadilsay, and of the patronage of three chantries in East Hadilsay, 
hath demised the same to Thomas Darcy, knt., lord Darcy, for 40 years 
from the feast of the Annunciation next at a yearly rent of 261. 13s. 4d., 
with other covenants. 21 December, 21 Hen. VIII. Seal. English. 

York. A. 706. Indenture between Edward IV. and George, archbishop of 

York, master of the hospital of St. Leonard of York, reciting that the 
brethren of the hospital, from time immemorial, had housebote and haybote 
in the King's forest of Galtres, for repair of all their messuages, supply 
of firewood, and enclosing of their closes ; the King now, for preservation 
of the forest and the beasts therein, by the grant of the hospital, wills that 
in future they have haybote only for their closes therein called ' Lesmer,' 
' Kelsthwayt,' and ' Grenthwayt,' and for compensation grants them all his 
water mills by York Castle, called ' Castelmylnes.' Westminster, 19 Novem- 
ber, 5 Edward IV. Seal of the hospital of St. Peter, York, attached. 

Enrolled on the Patent Roll, 5 Edward IV., pt. 2, m. 10. 

York. A. 707. Inspeximus by the mayor and bailiffs of Kingston-on-Hull of 

Dham. a grant entered in the town register, by Michael de la Pole, Earl of 
Line. Suffolk, to Edmund de Stafford, bishop of Exeter, Ralph de Nevyll, Earl 
of Westmoreland, Thomas Erpyngham, and Edmund de la Pole, knts., and 
nine others (named), of a messuage called ' Courthall Manor ' in Kingston- 
on-Hull, Rymeswell manor, and all other lands, &c. held in dower or for term 
of life or years in Kingston-on-Hull, Beghorn, Dripole, Newland, Anlaby, 
Oustemersk, and Cotyngham, lands called ' Atonfee' in Mitton, the manors 
of del Isle and Braddebury, all his lands, &c. in Braddebury, Preston-on- 
Skyern, Chilton Magna, Foxden, Stilyngton, Fishburn, and Belom in the 
bishopric of Durham, and the manor of Westmod in the Isle of Axiholm. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Yver, Peter de Bukton, John de Routhe, knts., 
John Leversegge, then mayor of Kingston-on-Hull, and others (named). 
Dated 1 June, 9 Hen. IV. 

Line. A. 708. Release by Thomas, son and heir of Richard Restwold, to 

Notts. John Duke of Suffolk, and Elizabeth his wife, William Hastyngs, of 

York. Hastyngs, Robert Chamberlayn, James Tyrell, and William Knyvet, knts., 

and eight others (named), of the manors of Blybourgh and Westwode; the 

manors of Myton and Rymeswell, and lands, &c., in Kingston-on-Hull, 

Myton, Beaugham, Rymeswell, Drypole, Cotyngham, Newlond, Awelaby, and 

Oustemerk ; and the manors of Gresthorp and Normanton, and lands, &c. 

in Gresthorp, Normanton, Sutton, and North Clifton ; whereof his father 

was seised with others whom he survived, and upon whose death they 

descended to the said Thomas. 12 November, 16 Edw. IV. Seal. 

York. A. 709. Indenture whereby Thomas Sotehill appoints Oswold Grice, 

his kinsman, to the office of surveyor . and bailiff of all his lands, &c., in 
Middle, East, and West Haddilsay for 24 years from the present date, he 
paying therefor 56/. yearly, and receiving 13s. <id. yearly as his fee, and 

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having the right before all others (except Lord Darcy) to farm any lands 
that may fall in to the said Thomas, paying therefor the same price as any 
other man would. 23 January, 13 Hen. VIII. Seal. English. 

York. A. 71O. Grant by Thomas, William, and Oswald Grice to Thomas 

lord Darcy, of the next advowson or presentation to the chantries in 
St. John's chapel, Haddesley, and elsewhere in co. York, which they had 
from Thomas Sotehill, by grant dated 18 February, 13 Hen. VIII. 
[See A. 7O3]. 24 December, 18 Hen. VIII. One seal remaining. 

York. A. 711. Grant fay Oswald Grice, at the instance of Lord Darcy, to 

Kdmond Seynter, of the offices of surveyor and bailiff of all lands, &c. in 
Middle, East, and West Haddelsey, belonging to Thomas Sotehill, as the 
same were granted to him by the said Thomas for 24 years from 23 January, 
13 Hen. VIII. [see A. 7O9]. 20 December, 18 Hen. VIII. Seal. 
English. 

York. A. 712. Paper draft of the greater portion of A. 7O5. 21 December, 

21 Henry VIII. English. 

[ The name of Sir George Darcy occurs instead of that of Thomas Lord 
Darcy. In A. 705 Sir George Darcy was named at first, but his name 
has been cancelled wherever it occurred, and that of Lord Darcy put in 
its place.] 

York. A. 713. Indenture of bargain and sale by John Ardern, of Kelyngthorp, 

to Thomas Perpoynte, citizen and draper of London, for 5001., of the 
manor or grange of Belthorp, which he assures him shall be of the clear 
yearly value of 40/. beyond all reprises ; with covenants as to warranty, &c., 
the said Thomas having paid Ardern 2501. in good damasks and satins at 
the rate of 5s. 4d. a yard, and undertaking to pay the other 250/. in the 
same way within a month of good estate in the premises being made to him. 
18 June, 13 Hen. VIII. Fragment of seal. English. 

York. A. 714. Grant by Thomas Darcy, knt., Lord Darey, to John Husey, 

kut., Lord Husey, William Fitz William, knt., Treasurer of the King's 
Household, William Husey, William Eure, and Robert. Nevyll, knts., of his 
manors of and other possessions in Bekhey, alias Bekhawe, and Roundhey, 
alias Roundhawe, in fulfilment of the testament and last will of the said 
Thomas Lord Darcy; appointing attorneys to deliver possession thereof 
to the grantees. 15 November, 23 Henry VIII. Seal. 

Endorsed: Certificate of livery of seisin of the premises having been 
made 15 April, 23 Hen. VIII., in presence of the witnesses named. 

York. A. 715. Exemplification of recovery, dated Michaelmas term, 22 

Henry VIII., by Edward Earl of Derby, Robert Earl of Sussex, Francis 
Talbot Lord Talbot, Henry Fitzwater Lord Fitzwater, Francis Hastyngs 
Lord Hastyngs, William Hussey, Richard Walden, and Robert Nevyle, knts., 
and four others, against Thomas Darcy Lord Darcy, of the manors of Temple 
Newsom, Rothewell, Rothewell Haye, and Beckenhawe alias Beckenhaye, 
with 60 messuages, watermill, &c. in Temple Newsom, Rothewell manor, 
Rothewell Haye, Beckenhaye, Halton, Skelton, Cotton, Nusom, Ossynthorpe, 
Calcottys, Kelyngbek, and Whitkyrke. Westminster, 18 November, 

22 Hen. VIII. Seal "pro brevibus coram Justiciaries, " slightly damaged. 

York. A. 716. Indenture of sale by Thomas Crumwell, of London, to Sir 

Peter Vavasour, of Spaldington. co. York, for the sum of 120Z.,of Baddisworth 
manor, with its appurtenances and all charters and muniments relating 
thereto, which manor Crumwell acquired of William Banke, of Baddis- 
worth, for 100/., by indenture of sale dated 21 June last, to the use of 
Thomas cardinal [Wolseyj. 11 March, 20 Hen. VIII. English. 



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York. A. 717. Transcript of a fine whereby John de Camoys, knt., and 

Margaret his wife, acquire of Thomas de Burwell, parson of Stanfeld. 
Master Matliew de Wygenale, parson of Elsyng, and Nicholas de Latumere, 
parson of Briselee, the manor of Cowesby and advowson of the church 
there, and messuages and lands in Moseleye, Brantyngham, and Reply ngham, 
with remainder to Hugh de Hastyugs, knt., and Margery his wife, and the 
heirs of the latter. Westminster, the quinzaine of St. Hilary, 18 Edw. III. 
Annexed: (1.) Writ to the Treasurer and Chamberlains to return a 
transcript of the above fine into the Chancery. Westminster, 20 October, 
33 Hen. VI. 

(2.) Writ to the Justices de Banco, forwarding the above transcript, and 
directing them to act thereon at the suit of John Hastings, heir of the 
above Margery. Westminster, 22 October, 33 Hen. VI. 

Essex. A. 718. Grant by Henry Lokwood, clerk, master or warden, and the 

Herts. fellows and scholars of Christ's College, Cambridge, to Henry VIII., of the 

manor of Roydon, with its appurtenances in Essex and Herts, except a 

certain messuage with croft adjoining. Christ's College, 1 November, 

23 Hen. VIII. Portion of seal.' 

[Essex.] A. 719. Grant by Richard, son of Ralph de Roheng' Abbatissa, to Sir 

Robert Leydet, lady Margery his wife, and Walter Leydet, their son, of land 
called ' Baconnesredene,' in Roothing Abbots, at a yearly rent of 4d. 
Witnesses : Richard son of Geoffrey, Geoffrey de Litlinthon, William 
the Clerk of Roothing Abbots, Oliver Morel, of White Roothing, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 720. Grant by Robert de Crofte to Roger de Lucy, and Lucy his 

wife, of a messuage and land in Renham, in a place called ' Boldhodes," 
paying yearly to Robert, Stephen, and John, his sons, a seam (summam) 
of wheat at Michaelmas, in exchange for land in Opechre parish, in a place 
called ' Suhtfeld,' and 8 marcs sterling. Witnesses : Luke de la Gare, 
Joce de Crofte, Jumes de Gravesende, Ralph de West Renham, and others 
(named). 

[Essex.] A. 721. Confirmation by Thomas, son of Symon, of the grant [A. 723] 

made by his father Symon to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
land in Radwinter, with the messuage of Peter son of Sabern. Witnesses : 
Solomon de Benedis, Alan son of Turstan, William de Stratura, and 
others (named). 

Essex. A. 722. Release by Robert Brown, Philip Jostlyn, John Antony, 

George Feton, clerk, John Tumour, Robert Spety, and John Rede, to 
Cristina Tenche, late wife of Edward Brokman, of all lands and tenements 
anciently called ' Davies,' in High Roding, Hatfield, and Aythorp. Monday 
next after Easter, 22 Edw. IV. 

[Essex.] A. 723. Grant by Symon, son of Serlo de Radwintre, to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of land in Radwintre and the messuage of Peter 
Sabern, which the canons have granted the said Peter for his life at a 
yearly rent of 4d., to re veil to them absolutely at his death. Witnesses : 
Solomon de Benedis and others (named). Portion of seal 

[Essex.] A. 724. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Adam de Essendun of the messuage in Radwintre 
that Simon son of Serlo granted them [see A. 723], except the messuage of 
Peter son of Sabern, and the spot within the aforesaid messuage which 
they have set apart to erect a certain barn on, with free way thereto, at a 
yearly rent of 2s. Other covenants specified. Witnesses : Solomon de 
Benedisse, Peter de Hecham, Simon son of Serlo, and others (named). 



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[Essex.] A. 725. Grant by John Bette, the younger, of Danseye [? Dengie] 
and Robert Smyzth, of Southmynster, to John Batayle and Emota his wife, 
of Danyseye, of all lands called ' Holcwellys ' and ' Richard's lond ' in the 
vill aforesaid, which they lately had by feoffment of the same John. 
Suthmynstre, Monday next after Holy Trinity, 6 Hen. IV. Two seals, 
damaged. 

Essex. A. 726. Grant by William Bensted to William Parre, knt., William 

Paston, John Russho, and Thomas Lovell, of the manor of Great Stan- 
brygge, which descended to him on the death of John Bensted, knt., his 
father : appointing attorneys to deliver them seisin of the premises. 28 June, 
20 Edw. IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 727. Release by Robert le Mareschal, of Adleye, and Juliana his 

wife, to Sir William de Monte Canisio, son of Sir Warren de Monte 
Canisio, of all lands in Stanford, formerly belonging to William Fynch, of 
Stanford, husband of the aforesaid Juliana. Chelmsford, before Solomon 
de Rochester and his colleages, Justices in Eyre in Essex, Wednesday next 
after St. Luke the Evangelist, 13 Edw. I. 

[Essex.] A. 728. Confirmation by Americ Pecche of all grants of land made by 

Ralph son of Brien, and others his ancestors, to the house of St. Mary 
Magdalene, of Stansgate. Witnesses : Richard and Robert de Gybetrak, 
Hubert le Waleis, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 729. Grant by Peter, son of Richard de Stanford, to Sir Philip 

Basset of all lands, &c. in Stanford formerly belonging to his father 
Richard, and which William de Haverhulle, Treasurer of the King, 
formerly held of him. Witnesses: Sirs Baldwin de Ripariis, Roger de 
Sanford, and Simon de Stanford, knts., Elyas del Frith, Thomas de 
Bechesor, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 730. Grant by Henry son of Gerold to Ralph son of Elmaud, 

of London, his creditor, of the yearly rent from Saudre of 4.I., and 1 Ib. of 
pepper, which Robert Mantell paid him, with the relief issuing from the 
marsh in Saudre, in Burghstede parish, paying therefor yearly 1 Ib. of 
pepper at London in the Octaves of Michaelmas, and 50 marcs of silver and 
a cask of wine out of hand. Witnesses : Robert Mantell, William Talbot, 
and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 731. Grant by William Wastinell to Henry, son of Robert 
de Aswelle, of the land Algar de la Heyse held in Stapelford, some 
assarted land, and the increment of three acres of assarted land opposite 
the entrance of the aforesaid land, paying 6d. yearly and the other services 
specified. Witnesses : Nicholas de Barenthon, William de Lamburne, and 
others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 732. Grant by John, son of Thomas de Waleton, to Sir Humfrey de 

Waleden of an annual rent of 4Od., a cock, and four hens, payable by John 
Bode, of Bunton, and Alexander, the parson of East Thorndon, for 15 acres 
in East Thorndon, called ' Scottesland,' held by them of the grantor. 
Witnesses : John de Gyng and others (named). Dunton, Friday before 
the Annunciation, 5 Edw. II. Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 733. Grant by William Bataile, son of Richard Bataile, to the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all tithes of his demesne in Stapleford, 
except those divided between the churches of Stapleford and Lanburn. 
This grant he has made by placing a gold ring on the altar of Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses : Hugh de St. Clare, Richard Wastinel, Peter arch- 
deacon of Evreux (Ebroicensf), and others (named). Damaged. 



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[Essex.] A. 734. Grant by Peter, son of Richard, son of Luke de Stanford, to 

William de Haverliull, clerk, of all his lands, &c., in Stanford, except the 
rents he holds in Angre and a rent of 12d. in Stanford due from Walter de 
Royng'. Witnesses : Sir William de Ebor, provost of Beverley, Richard 
[de Barking], abbot of Westminster, Alexander de Swereford, John de 
Fraunceis, Ralph de Ely, then Barons of the King's Exchequer, Jollan de 
Nevill, John de Cobeham, then Justices of our lord the King " in Banco," 
William de Sancto Edmundo, Thomas de Newerk, then Justices of the Jews, 
Ralph Eswy, then Mayor of London, Adam de Basing and Hugh Blund, 
then sheriffs, Roger son of Roger, John de Condre, Peter de Wakering, 
William, son of Richard de Stapelford, Peter de Tany, Simon, son of Gilbert 
de Stanford, John de Bernes, Baldwin de Ripariis, knights, and others 
(named). [28 Hen. III.] Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 735. Grant by John, son of Robert Faucilon, to John, the prior, 

and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an annual rent of 9*. 6d., issuing 
from a mill in Stratford, which the brethren of St. Thomas of Acre once 
held. Witnesses : Nicholas de Wildeland, Roger Hode, Geoffrey de Wide- 
feld and others (named). [A.D. 1252-8.] 

Annexed: Final concord made at Chelmsford on the morrow of 
Michaelmas, 13 Edw. I., between William, prior of Holy Trinity, London, 
plaintiff, and Richard, master of the church of St. Thomas of Acre, 
London, deforciant, concerning 4/. in arrear to the former of the annual 
rent of 9s. 6d. for a mill in Stratford. The said Richard for himself and 
his successors undertook to pay the rent of 9s. (5d. to the prior and his 
successors in future, and also paid the 41. arrears. 

[Essex.] A. 736. Grant by Hubert Bataile, knt., for the souls of himself, his 

wife, and William and Matthew his sons, &c., to Norman, the prior, and 
the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all tithes of his demesne of 
Stapleford, except of two acres tithable to the churches of Stapelford and 
Lamburne. Witnesses : Richard de Luci, Hubert de Anesti, R. de Man- 
davilla, and others (named). [? A.D. 11081147.] 

[Essex.] A. 737. Grant by Henry, the abbot, and the convent of St. Osith, to 

Sir Philip Basset that though he has made the convent a quitclaim of the 
lands of Robert de Saldeford, yet they will not thereupon require from him 
or his heirs any warranty " nee per breve nee per os," even if they be 
impleaded for the said lands. 

[Essex.] A. 738. Release by Richard Pig, to Sir Philip Basset, of the land in 

Stamford he holds of Sir Philip. Witnesses : Sirs William de Insula, 
Hubert and Richard de Ruyly, Robert le Chamberleing, knts., and others 
(named). 

[Essex.] A. 739. Grant by William Bataille to the House of the Holy Trinity, 
London, of 3 acres of land in Teidena, viz., 3 acres of Smithesbroc, for the 
souls of Sybil his wife and his ancestors. Witnesses : Nicholas Vic', 
Walter de Hetfeld, Roger Furre, Edmund, son of William the Bordar 
(Bordarii). 

Essex. A. 740. Indenture tripartite between Sir William Fyndern, Bridget 

Fyndern, widow of William, son of the said Sir William, and John Wode and 
John Parker. Wode and Parker having in Hilary term, 2 Hen. VIII., re- 
covered the manor of Overhall in Gestyngthorp, and the advowson of the 
church there, &c., are to be seised thereof to Sir William's use for his life, and 
on his decease shall make a grant of 18 marcs yearly, and the advowson to 
his executors they standing seised of the premises to the yearly value of 
18 marcs to the use of the said executors, and for performance of the will of 
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for her life. If the church fall vacant during the executors' interest therein, 
and they cannot agree as to the presentation, the Master of Clare Hall, Cam- 
bridge, shall have one presentation for one of the Fellows there on each such 
occasion ; at the end of the 16 years the heirs of Sir William's body lawfully 
begotten to present, or in default of such heirs, the right heirs of Dame Jane 
Swymborne. If the church fall not vacant during the executors' interest 
therein, but afterwards, the Master of Clare Hall shall have one presenta- 
tion thereto for one of the Fellows, if it fall vacant within 7 years after the 
executors' death. After the deaths of Bridget and the executors, and per- 
formance of Sir William's will, the recoverers to be seised of the premises 
and advowson to the use of (he heirs of Sir William as above, with 
remainders to the heirs of Sir Robert and Dame Jane Swynborne, and of 
Sir William Waldegrave in succession. 12 May, 3 Hen. VIII. Two seals, 
effaced. English. 

[Essex.} A. 741. Grant by Symon Kory, of Orsete, to Fulk Basset, bishop of 

London, of his meadows called Middelfen ' and ' Estfen,' in Orsete, and 
three perches of arable land in breadth to make his own way, and, according 
to the said breadth, in length from the old exit for carts (a veteri exitu 
carriagii) of the said meadow to the way called ' Hamweye.' Witnesses : 
Sirs William de Graundcurt, William de Wokindon, Richard de Tylleburi, 
and William Terel, knts., and others (named). [A.D. 12421259.] 

[Essex.] A. 742. Demise by Symon de Cory to Sir Fulk, bishop of London, of 

a fen in Orseth, called ' Hotfan,' adjoining Frithfan on the east, for six 
years from Michaelmas, 37 Henry III., Symon undertaking to sustain any 
damage the bishop may incur through default of warranty on his part. 
Witnesses : Sir Stephen, vicar of Orseth, Gilbert de Wemfall, and others 
(named). 37 Hen. III. 

[Essex.] A. 743. Demise by Symon de Cory to Sir Fulk, bishop of London, of a 

fen in Orset, which is between two other fens, for four years from Michaelmas, 
35 Hen. III., with clause Cor indemnity of the bishop in case of failure of 
warranty by the said Symon. Witnesses : Sir Stephen, vicar of Orseth, 
and others, as in A. 742. 35 Hen. III. 

[Essex.] A. 744. Grant by Ralph le Treyer, citizen of London, to Fulk, bishop 

of London, of a meadow called ' Ellfey ' in his manor of Orseth, which he 
formerly held of Simon Cori, to be held by the bishop for a term of seven 
years, according to the instruments of the said Simon made to him here- 
upon, which he has resigned into the bishop's hands. Orseth, iii. Kalends 
of August, 1248. 

[Essex.] A. 745. Grant by Simon de Cury to Ralph Trey, citizen of London, 

of a marsh in Orsett, called ' Estefanne,' situate as described, for 10 years 
from 28 Oct., 30 Hen. III., with clause of indemnity to the said Ralph. 
Witnesses: Sir Robert the vicar (vicario), Gervase de Garschurch, Mark 
de Garschurch, William the Constable, and others (named). 30 Hen. III. 
Fragment of seal. 

Essex. A. 746. Indenture of sale by James Bowen, of Tyllingham, to 

Thomas Burre, of Norton Manndeville, of a messuage, 56 acres of land, 
and two crofts called ' Gorellys ' and ' Esteyscroft,' in Norton and Ongre, 
late belonging to John Colyn, the younger, of Norton, for 42/., payable 
as recited herein. Other covenants specified. 4 March, 12 Hen. VIII. 
Seal. English. 

Essex. A. 747. Grant by Walter Rede and Elizabeth his wife, late wife of 

William Quysdene, the elder, of Quysdene, to John Bampton, of all lands in 
Quysdene, late belonging to the said William, which came to the said 
Eli/.al>etli, both as dower and by reason of the minority of William Quysdene, 
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[Essex.] A. 748. Grant by Walter de Maundeville to Sir Robert, rector of 

Black Nottele, of land in the field called ' Hamstallecroft,' situate as 
described, in exchange for as much land in the field called ' Watecroft.' 
Black Nottele, Sunday, the feast of St. Vincent the Murtyr, 8 Edw. III. 

[Essex.] A. 749. Grant by Isabella de Cloville, formerly wife of John de 

Coggeshali-, to William de Coggeshale, her son, of an acre of land in 
Pacching Cioville, situate as described. Pacching Cloville, Saturday next 
after the Apostles Peter and Paul, 13 Edw. II. 

[Essex.] A. 750. Grant by Hugh le Despenser to John, son of Laurence le 

Mareschal, of Laufar, clerk, of land in Northweld which the said Laurence 
once held of him, at a yearly rent of 40s., the said John agreeing that if the 
rent be in arrear, not only this land but his property in Laufar Magdalen 
may be distrained. Witnesses : Sir John Peyvre, Sir Adam de la Forde, 
and others (named). London, Tuesday next before the Annunciation, 
28 Edw. I. 

[Essex.] A. 751. Grant by Walter, rector of Black Nottele, to William, son of 

Roger de Nailyngherst, of land in Black Nottele situate as described. 
Witnesses : Sir Thomas Maundevylle, knt., Jordan le Maundevylle, and 
others (named) . Black Nottele, Sunday next after the Epiphany, 19 Edw. II. 

Annexed : Grant by Henry, son of Henry de to the prior 

of Wykes of the island of Sydricheseye and all the tithe of Purley. 
Witnesses : Roger de Samford and Laurence his brother, knights, the prior 
of Lattun, and others (named). Fragment only. 

[Essex.] A. 752. Grant by Isabella le Clovyle, formerly wife of John de 

Cogeshale, to William de Cogeshale, her son, of lands called ' Berghfeld ' 
and ' Hammelase,' in Pachching Clovyle, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Jurdan Maundevyle and others (named). Pachchingg Clovyle, Monday 
next after Holy Trinity, 15 Edward II. 

[Essex.] j^ 753. Letters patent of Edward I. approving the grant made by 
Roger le Bygod, Earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England, and Alina his 
wife, daughter and heir of the late Philip Basset, to Hugh de Essex of 
the manor of Toleshunt; which grant has been made to remove the 
ambiguity in a demise of Northwelde manor made by the said Hugh to 
Philip Basset in the latter's lifetime, and in order that the said manor of 
Northwelde may remain to the Earl and Alina without challenge of 
Hugh or his heirs. Winchester, 4 January, 8 Edward I. Fragment of 
Great Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 754. Grant by Isabella de Cloville, formerly wife of John de 
Coggeshale, to William de Cogge[s]hale her son, of land in Pacchingg 
Cloville, situate as described. Witnesses : Jordan de Maundeville and 
others (named). Pacckingg Cloville, Monday next after St. Laurence, 
14 Edw. II. 

[Essex.] A. 755. Grant by John de Ripariis to Hugh le Despencyer of the 
view of frankpledge of all men in his manor of Northwelde, within the 
precinct of the said John's hundred of Angre, with all incidents thereto 
belonging, as waifs, assize of bread and ale, &c., at a yearly rent of 2*. ; 
exempting Hugh and his heirs from all tourns and suits belonging to the 
hundred. Witnesses : Sir John de la Mare, of Perendone, Edmund 
Spygernel, John de Tracy, Gilbert de Stanford, knts., and others (named). 
Seal of arms, defaced. 

[Essex.] A. 756. Grant by Constance, the prioress, and the convent of Wykes to 
Sir Philip Basset of certain offerings in their chapel of Wykes for his life, 
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three days a week as hitherto : Sir Philip undertaking not to ask for suit 
from them in his court of Wykes, nor to seek the levelling of the ditch 
separating his fields from theirs, nor the appointing of any nuns in the 
priory upon pretext of superior jurisdiction. Witnesses: Sir Benedict, 
prior of Typeltre, Sir Hubert de Ruyli, Sir Thomas le Blund, Sir Walter 
the parson of Great Hacle, Sir John de Hoding, Sir Nich. de Misteleye, 
and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 757. Grant by Reginald de Gynges, son of Sir Ralph de Gynges, 
knt., to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an annual 
quitrent of one marc received from the lords of Wansted and issuing from 
their manor there. Witnesses : John de Middeltone, Thomas le Braceur, 
of Stratford, Roger Ode, and others (named). [3 Edw. I.] 

Annexed : Letters of attorney of Reginald de Ginges, appointing the 
prior of Holy Trinity his attorney to receive the above yearly rent of one 
marc from the lords of Wansted. Wansted, Friday next after St. John 
ante Portam Latinam, 3. Edw. I. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 758. Duplicate of A. 774. Fragment. Seal. 

("Essex.] A. 759. Grant by Ralph de Siflewall to Lucy Gerlande, of land in 

I leford called ' Tunmannemad.' Witnesses; William Dun, Ralph son of 
Stephen, Solomon son of Ralph, John de Witifeld, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 760. Grant by William, son of Odo de Wicham, to Warin de 

Monte Kanesy, of an annual rent of 9d. in Wicham, payable by the persons 
named herein. Witnesses : Nicholas de Berch, Robert Besont, John, son 
of Rembald de Hertel, Odo de Wicham, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 761. Grant by William Setmell (de Septem Molendinis) to Sir 

Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of Warle manor, paying therefor G marcs 
yearly as long as the said William lives, who is to have the bishop's 
counsel, aid, and protection for his life ; and after his decease the yearly 
rent shall cease to be paid, and his heirs shall come before the King's 
Justices and warrant the charter of the sale of the manor. [A.D. 1242- 
1259.] 

[Essex.] A. 762. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to William the Smith (Fabro) of land in Welcomestowe, at a 
yearly rent of I2d. Witnesses : William Dun, Geoffrey de Cranbroc, 
Reginald de Claie, Peter de Kakeport, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 763. Indenture of agreement whereby Robert, son of John de 

Glindle and Margaret his wife, daughter and heir of Solomon de Hodleghe, 
grant to Reginald, son of Herbert de Berghers, the moiety of all the 
land of which Solomon de Hodleghe died seised in Westhamme, the cost 
of securing such land to the said Reginald to be entirely defrayed by him 
or divided between the parties according to the method adopted. 
Witnesses: Sir Stephen de Penescestre, knt., Ralph and William de 
Heavere, William Franceys, and others (named). The morrow of the 
translation of St. Edmund the Confessor, 43 Hen. III. 

[Essex.] A. 764. Certificate of the grant by Reginald de Gynges, son of 

Ralph de Gynges, knight, to E., the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, of an annual rent of one marc he and his ancestors were 
wont to receive of the lords of Wanstede, out of their manor there. 
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A. 765. Release by Ralph de Hotot to Sir Waryn de Montecaniso, 
for 20*. paid down, of an annual rent of 2*. Walter de Ruheney was wont 
to pay him for a tenement in West Haningefeld. Witnesses : Robert de 
Borham, Sawal de Haningefeld, Thomas de Maundeville, Ralph de 
Heyrun, Michael de Chereville, Hamo Peverel, and others (named;. Seal. 

A. 766. Confirmation by William, son of Ralph de Niweland, to the 
church of St. Laurence of Blakemore, and the canons there, of all the 
lands in Niweland they hold by grant from his brother John. Witnesses : 
Sir William de Hispannia, Geoffrey de Bidiford, Roger de Wennewist', 
Robert de Murteny, and others (named). 

A. 767. Certificate of Henry, the prior, and the convent of St. Saviour, 
Bermondsey, to their tenants of the manors of Wydeford, Rychemound, 
Couwyk, and Hallingebury, that they have appointed their fellow monks, 
John de Kent or Ralph dc Derby, their attorney, to put Sir Adam de 
Stratton in possession of the aforesaid manors, which they have granted 
by charter of feoffment to the said Adam, to whom the tenants are to be 
respondent. Bermondsey, Thursday next after St. Martin, 1274. Portion 
of seal. 

A. 768. Grant by Baldwin, son of Hugh de Essex, for 100 marcs, to 
Sir Philip Basset, of his manor of North Waucle [North Weald], formerly 
his father Hugh's, the advowson of the church there, and five knights' fees 
to it belonging, whereof Sawhal de Springgefeld holds one in Springgefeld, 
William de Monte Caniseto one in Legere de la Haye, the Knights Templars 
of Jerusalem two in Suttou, Rocheford Hundred, all in Essex, and lady 
Isabella de Berninggeham one in Berninggeham, Norfolk. Witnesses : 
Sir Richard de Thaney, Sir Roger de Sanford, Sir William de Grancurt, 
Robert de Bures, Roger de Loges, Henry de Wycham, and others (named). 
[Cf. A. 758, 774.] Seal. 

A. 769. Grant by William Sonnepany, of Warle Abbesse, to John 
Pyrie, of Ronewell, the elder, of a rent of 6s. 8d. issuing yearly from his 
lands in Warle Abbesse. Chelmsford, Sunday after Michaelmas, 
49 Edw. III. Seal. 



A. 770. Confirmation by William, called abbot of Albermarle, by 
advice of Osbert and Walter, " our monks," and the whole convent, to 
Ydonea, the prioress, and the nuns of St. Mary of Wikes, of the sale Robert 
de Glowcestria and Ralph son of Ailaf, made them, paying the abbot 
the service due yearly from the land, as Roger's grant witnesses. 
Witnesses : Master Denis, monk of St. Edmund, Master Alan, William de 
Fraxino, Robert his brother, Eustace de Braham, Miles le Enveise, 
Robert de Coppedoc. 

A. 771. Grant by Ralph de Bildeston, of Wychermundeford, to John 
de Bovile, of the same, of land called ' Valhahe ' in the parish of Wycher- 
mundeford, at a yearly rent of 147. Witnesses: Philip de Horbelee, 
Nicholas Betel, and others (named). 11 Edw. I. 

A. 772. Release by William de Septem Molis [or Setmeles] to Sir 
Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of Warle manor and the advowson of the 
church there, for which Fulk has paid him 20 marcs, to his eldest son 
William one marc, and to Joan his wife 40*., " ad robam sibi coin- 
parandam." Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Stanford, Yngelram de Mert, 
Robert dc Amundevil, Henry de Wycham, and others (named). 
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[Essex.] A. 773. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Sir Philip Basset, of their tenement of Warle with its 
appurtenances, performing the service due yearly to the lords of the fee, 
viz., to the lords of Warle Setmoles Id., to the abbot of Coggeshale, for 
the land they hold of the fee of Robert Hovel, 3ld., imd to Sir Thomas 
de Ramesdene 13d. ; with remainder to the convent after his death. 
Witnesses : Sir Roger and Sir Laurence de Saumford, Sir Hubert and 
Sir Richard de Ruyly, knts., Henry de Wichain, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1252-1258.] 

Essex. A T 774. Grant by Baldwin, son of Hugh de Essex, to Sir Philip 

Basset and lady Ela, Countess of Warwick, his wife, for 100 marcs, of 
the manor of North Watule [North Weald], formerly belonging to Hugh 
his father, with advowson of the church and five knights' fees belonging 
thereto, held as specified in A. 768, with remainder to the next heirs of 
Sir Philip, if lady Ela die without issue. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de 
Arden', Hubert de Moutecaniseto, William de Grancurt, Gilbert de 
Breaut', William le Baud, Thomas de Rammesden, Richard de Herlawe, 
knts., and others (named). Seal. 

Essex. A. 775. Grant by Joan Pyriman, of Westhurrok, Essex, widow, 

daughter of the late. Thomas Blundel, to Henry Bate, clerk, of West 
Hurrok, John Bate, clerk, of Alvythele, and John Oldeman, of Wenyng- 
ton, in Essex, of all her lands, &c. in West Hurrok and Styfforde. West 
Hurrok, 3 April, 10 Hen. IV. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 776. Grant by Nicholas Eustace, son of Warin Eustace, of Waltham, 

to Master John de Cadomo, of a meadow called ' Fretheie,' lying between 
a meadow formerly belonging to Sir Henry son of Aucher, on the north, 
a meadow of John Duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond on the south, 
and other lands specified. Witnesses : Walter de Habfeld, Nicholas 
Oliver, Robert de Kersebrok, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 777. Grant by John de Stevenach, of Cestrehunte, and Amice 

his wife, to Master John de Cadomo, ot land in a meadow called ' Fritheye,' 
in Waltham parish, situate as described. Witnesses : Robert de Kersebrok, 
Nicholas le Bran, and others (named). Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 778- Grant by Geoffrey de SonderLmd and Anastacia, his wife, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of land in a field called ' Gokiesdone " and elsewhere, 
and a croft called ' Gokyespittel.' Witnesses : Anselm de Cheleswith, 
Henry de Wrabbenas, Gilbert Braynel, Robert de Badewe, and others 
(named). Portion of seal. 

Essex. A. 779. Release by William Skryne, the elder, and John Martyn to 

William Lewyn and John Eylysford, of all lands, &c. they lately had by 
feoffment of John Charteseye and Simon Outelaw, in Waltham Holy Cross. 
1 February, 7 Hen. IV. Two seals. 

Essex. A. 780. Demise by John Charteseye and Simon Outelawe to William 

Skryne, the elder, John Martyn, Willian Lewyn, and John Eylysforde, 
clerk, of all their lands, &c. in Waltham Holy Cross. 19 February, 
7 Hen. IV. Two seals. 

Essex. A. 781. Letters of attorney of John Mathew, vicar of Nasyng, Robert 

Neweport, Thomas Morice, John Pentrye, and W T illiam Lewyn, of Waltham 
Holy Cross, authorising Adam Launde to deliver seisin to Adam Bamme, 
John Forster, Robert Watevylle, citizens and goldsmiths of London, and 
John Ive, clerk, of the land, &c., in Waltham aforesaid, and hamlet of 
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Maundevylle, the younger, Roger Herrauf, and Richard Sherynggo, and 
which formerly belonged to Mathew Langryche and Margaret his wife. 
1 April, 14 Ric. II. Four seals. 

Essex. A. 782. Demise by John Mathew, vicar of Nasyng, and others to 

Adam Bamme and others, as above, of the above-mentioned lands in 
Waltham and hamlet of Halyfeld [see A. 781]. Walthara, 1 April, 
14 Ric. II. Five seals. 

Essex. A. 783. Grant by John Forster and Robert Watevyle, goldsmiths and 

Herts. citizens of London, and John Ive, clerk, to John Charteseye and Simon 

Outelawe, of all their lands, Ac., in Waltham Holy Cross, Halyfield, and 

elsewhere, in Essex, with their appurtenances in Chesthunte, Herts. 

24 February, 1 Hen. IV. Three seals. 

[Essex.] A. 784. Grant by Kanulf son of Gerard, to Ralph de Hasting, of 

the land of Cochenheie and Fogeleslonde, to be held as Alexander de 
Walia, Ranulfs uncle, formerly held them, paying 13*. 4d. yearly. If 
Ranulf or his heirs give five marcs or more as a relief from their land, 
Ralph or his heirs shall give 10*. ; if less than five marcs, they shall give 
half a marc. If Ranulf makes his eldest son a knight, Ralph will give 3s. 
towards it, and 2*. towards marrying the eldest daughter, &c. Witnesses : 
Robert de Hastings, Peter de Kerteling, Maurice de Dodenalle, William de 
Spineto, and others (named) . Much damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 785. Grant by William Treisdeners, son of Robert Treisdeners, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of the homage and service Hc.-vy the Miller (Molendi- 
narii), of Maneston, owes for the tenement he holds in the parish of 
Bradfeld. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Sunderland, Rimulf de Mundeville, 
and others (named). Portion of seal. 

Essex. A. 786. Grant by William de Chivill to Serlo, his son and heir, of a 

moiety of all his land in Waltham (except the chief mansion house, which 
he retains to his own use), and elsewhere, Serlo paying him 23^ marcs, and 
to Leticia, his mother, a gold ring. Witnesses : William son of Fulk, 
Aitrop son of Hugh, Ralph Morel, William Runcilluu, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 787. Confirmation by Walter, son of Randulf Ramet, son of 

Gerard, of the grant by his father to Alan Basset of the land of 
Alwineheie. Witnesses : Robert Mauduit, William son of Fulk, 
John de Sanford, William de Spaine, Hugh de Bello Campo, and others 
.(named). 

[Essex.] A. 788. Release by Baldwin de Essex to Sir Philip Basset of all 

agreements and obligations made between them ou account of the manor of 
North Waude. Witnesses : Henry de Wycham, Henry Dispenser, and 
others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 789. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to William de Thachewrthe of two acres of land " que jacent 
sub domo Henrici de Lefstancherche," in Wydiale parish. Witnesses : 
Walter Clement, Oliver de Saundon, Nicholas Baysebolle, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Essex.] A. 790. Demise by Ranulf son of Gerard, to Ralph de Hastings of 

all [the land called] ' Alfwinhei,' as well his own as his mother's share 
(except the rent of Thoncas and Helda Hiard for two crofts), for 14 years 
from Michaelmas next in the fourth year after the first coronation of 
King John, for 3| marcs paid to the said Ranulf and half a marc to his 
mother ; with a covenant as to the woods. Witnesses : William de Spineto, 
Sawal his son, Roger de Reim', Walter Wastinel, and others (named). 
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A. 791. Grant by Master John, son of William Eustace, of Waltbam, 
to Scolastica, the prioress, and the nuns of St. Helen, London, of meadow 
in Fritheye, [Waltham], "ad vestur' dictarum Monialium," paying 2s. 
yearly to the abbot of Waltham as chief lord of the fee. Witnesses : 
Sir Thomas son of Thomas, then Mayor of London, Sirs Edward Blund 
and Peter Aunger, then sheriff's of London, Sir Philip le Taillur, then 
alderman and citizen of London, Sirs Thomas de Basingge and Richard de 
Condre, citizens of London, and others (named). [49 Hen. III.] 

A. 792. Grant by John, the prior, and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Reginald, son of Thomas de Stondone, of the land and the 
buildings on it formerly belonging to Walter le Gilur in Welcomestow. 
If he or his heirs wish to sell the said land, the convent to have an 
advantage of lid. over other buyers. [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

A. 793. Release by Robert .... to Richard, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Widyhale. Witnesses : 
John de Lesnes, Richard son of Ostmund, Ralph Luvel, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1316-1325 ?] 

A. 794. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Robert Scot, of Welcumstow, of their land called ' Purtemere,' 
in Welcumstow. Witnesses : Herbert del Mert, Ralph son of Urse, 
Adam de Lutun, Richard Wiard. [A.D. 1223-1252.] 

A. 795. Release by Henry de Wikhain to Sir Philip [Basset] and 
lady Ela [Countess of] Warwick his wife, of all the land [that formerly 
belonged to] Baldwin de Essex in Welde. Witnesses: Sir William de 
Insula, Sir Richard de Roilii, knts., and others (named). Portion of 
document only. Seal. 

A. 796. Indenture witnessing that Reginald de Gynges has received 
from the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, their house at 
Warlee at the prices specified herein, viz., the hall with chamber for 
5 marcs, the chapel 30s., &c. Also, he has received the articles herein 
specified. Present : E[ustace] the prior, brethren William Aygnel and 
Philip the canon, the said Reginald de Gynges, Reginald de Fonte, and 
others (named). All the premises or their price to be restored after the 
death of the same Reginald. [A.D. 1264-1280.] 

A. 797. Grant by Richard son of Wyard, to Holy Trinity, London, 
of four acres of land in Welcumestowe in fields called ' Sevenacre Meadow ' 
and ' Thystelfeld,' and confirmation by the same to the same of the grant 
of half an acre in Thistelfeld made them by Richard de Burewell. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Hodeng', Henry de St. Helena, Elias de Flamsted, 
Richard de Burewell, and others (named). 

A. 798. Acknowledgment by Baldwin de Essex that whenever 
Sir Philip Basset shall summon him he is bound to go to prosecute 
concerning Waude manor, if Sir Philip be impleaded for the same, at the 
latter's cost ; if he fail to do so (except in the case of grave infirmity), he 
will permit Sir Philip to enter on and hold his land of Westle. 
Witnesses : Henry de Wycham, Ranulf de Muntrirun, Henry and Philip 
Dispenser, and others (named). 

A. 799. Release by Thomas, son of Robert Beaubelet, to lady 
Isabella, the prioress, and the convent of Wikes, of the land his father held 
of the house of Wikes, in Misteleye parish. Witnesses : Sir Hubert de 
Ruly, Adam de Dickeleye, Gilbert de Brumlege, and others (named). 
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Essex. A. 800. Release by John Forster to William Skryne, the elder, 

John Martyu, William Lewyu, and John Eylysford, clerk, of all lands, 
&c., in Waltham Holy Cross, which ought to remain to himself and John 
Charteseye after the death of Walter Merewe and Elizabeth his wife. 
5 January, 7 Hen. IV. Seal. 

Essex. A. 801. Release by William Bonjour, of Little Waltham, to John 

de Dodebrok and Ettheldrede his wife, of an annual rent of 4d. due from 
them for a croft, called ' Odecroft,' in Little Waltham. Tuesday, the Vigil 
of St. Katherine the Virgin, 33 Edw. I. 

[Essex.] A. 802. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
to Peter le Wynd, of Welcomestow, of land in Welcomestow, situate as 
described. London, the day before the Nones of July, 33 Edw. 1. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 803. Demise by Mary Henyngham, the prioress, and the convent 
of Wykes to John Martyn, of Fratyng, of their tenement in Fratyng, with 
lands called ' Wasselyns ' belonging thereto, for five years from Michaelmas 
next, at a yearly rent of 28s. id. ; Martyn paying the King's fifteenths, &c. 
In the chapter house at Wykes, 20 September, 7 Hen. VIII. Seal. 

Essex. A. 804. Indenture of sale by Thomas Philpott, of Barkyng, Essex, 

to Thomas Marowe, the elder, of London, of all his lands, &c., called 
' Shanks,' in Essex, for the sum of 50 marcs. Other covenants speci6ed. 
17 April, 14 Hen. VII. Seal, defaced. English. 

[Essex.] A. 805. Grant by Walter of the Mill (de Molendino), for 50 marcs, 
to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of his water mill of Cowyk, in the parish of 
Sheving, a " vivarium," and 2^ acres of meadow adjoining the mill. 
Witnesses : John, son of Hubert de Herlawe, Hubert de Ovesham, and 
others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 806. Grant by Peter, son of Richard de Stanford, to Sir Philip 
Basset, of all messuages, &c., in Stanford that William de Haverhille, 
Treasurer of the King, formerly held of him, and which formerly belonged 
to his father Richard. Witnesses : Sirs Baldwin de Ripariis, Roger de 
Sanford, Simon de Stanford, knts., Elyas del Fryth, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 807. Grant by Agnes de Canvylla to Sir Philip Basset, for term 

of her life, of the manor of Schenefeld and advowson of the church there, 
at a yearly rent of 6 marcs. If she survive Sir Philip the premises to 
revert to her at his death. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Sanford, Ranulf 
de Amundevil, and Gilbert de Osefeld, Elyas and William del Fryth, and 
others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 808. Grant by Richard son of Ranulf, and Hawis his wife, 
daughter of Ralph de Munvirun, to Thomas Loc and Sabina his wife, 
of their mill of Straford [Stratford], the said Thomas becoming "our 
man " and paying 10 marcs, and to Serlo their son and heir for his assent 
to this grant a measure of wheat. Witnesses : William Tresgoz, Gilbert 
de Meaulinges, William Faucilun, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 809. Mandate of Simon, abbot of St. Edmund's, to the freemen and 

serfs of Stapelford manor to be respondent to Sir Philip Basset, to whom he 
has granted the said manor for life. Beurepeir, Friday next after the 
Assumption, 1260. 

[Essex.] A. 81O. Agreement by Gilbert, son of Henry de Halstead, that if he 
or his heirs be impleaded for the land he holds of Sir Philip Basset, in 
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Sir Philip than that which the latter shall receive or can obtain from 
Robert Jacob, of Schaudeford. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Samphord, 
knt., and others (named). Seal, " Secretum Gilbertifif ffenrici." 

[Essex.] A. 811. Release by Peter, son of Richard de Stanford, to Nicholas 

de Hastingges, of the messuages, &c., formerly belonging to his father in 
Stanford, which William de Haverhulle, the King's Treasurer, formerly 
held. Witnesses as above, A. 8O6. Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 812. Grant by Peter le Maresehal to the abbot and convent of 

Waltham Hoiy Cross, of the pasture in Spryngefeld, situate as described, 
which he had by grant of Gilbert Wolnet, of Spryngefeld. Witnesses : 
Robert aod Nicholas del Frith, Viiiceut de Hetford, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 813. Grant by Henry, son of John de Wendovere, to the canons 

of Waltham Holy Cross, of pasture in Springefeud, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Sirs Peter de Besevile, Hugh and Richard de Colewrth, knts., 
and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 814. Grant by Peter le Maresclial, called ' de Ho,' to the abbot and 
convent of Holy Cross, of the pasture in Springfeld he had by grant of 
Gilbert Wolniet [see A. 812], for 40 years from the feast of St. Barnabas, 
15 Ed w. II. Waltham, the feast and year abovesaid. Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 815. Grant by Richard Wastinell to Robert de Aeswell of the 

land Algar de la Heyse held of him in Stapelford, &c., and of the increase 
of three acres of assarted land opposite the gate of the above ; he paying 
therefor 12c/. yearly, finding a man for one day in the octaves of Christmas 
to put up the hedge of Havering park, and an aid for the sheriff, &c. 
For this grant Robert gives 20*. to Richard, to Cecil his wife a cap worth 
5*., and to William and John his brothers 12d. each. Witnesses: 
Nicholas de Barenton, Richard Batayle, John de Lamburne, and others 
(named). 

[Essex.] A. 816. Grant by Adam de Stratton, clerk, to Syiuon Gubiun, of 

land in Stapelford, which he formerly had by gift of the prior and convent 
of Bermondsey, who held it before of the fee of the said Symon ; at a yearly 
rent of 8s. 3d. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Meriden, William de Aece, and 
Luke de Tany, knts., and others (named). Feast of St. Gregory, 1274. 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 817. Grant by John le Moyne, of Stapelford, for the sum of 

eight marcs, to the prior and convent of Bermondsey, of land in Stapelford, 
for 15 years from Michaelmas, 51 Hen. III.; they paying at the end of 
that term a yearly rent of 40s. if they continue to hold the land. Wit- 
nesses : William Loreng, Geoffrey de Laufare, Osbert Gladefon and others 
(named). 50 Hen III. Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 818. Award of Walter Stone, LL.D., and Richard Broke, Serjeant- 

at-law, in a dispute between Richard bishop of London, and Master 
Anthony Darsy, founder of Tiptre priory, as to the appointment of a prior 
to the said priory. Darsy affirmed the priory had been founded by the 
lord of the lordship of Tolson Tregos, which now belonged to him, and 
that the lords of the lordship had been wont to appoint in all times of a 
vacancy, and without further process by the ordinary such nominee entered 
into the priory; while the bishop affirmed he and his predecessors 
were entitled to make provision, on a vacancy occurring, from the lack of 
electors, there being in the priory only one regular canon beside the prior 
for the time being. The arbitrators decide that Darsy, and his successors 
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vacancy for ever, and that the bishop and his successors shall immediately 
institute the person so presented ; but out of respect for the bishop, Darsy 
consents to his presenting to the next two \acancies that occur in the 
priory. 31 January, 1515. Darsy and the Bishop approve this award, and 
affix their seals hereto. 20 February, 1515, 7 Henry VIII. Darsy' s seal 
and a portion of the Episcopal seal remaining. 

[Essex.] A. 819. Release by Walter de Meduana, and Cecilia the Countess 

(Comitissa) his wife, to Hamo de Scotot, of 61. of silver very often 
exacted from him for Torinton; nnd confirmation to the same of all 
Torinton by service of one knight, except the fee of Amalric de Semanetonia. 
For this quittance Hamo gives Walter 20 marcs and a sparrow-hawk, and to 
Cecilia 5 marcs and a gold ring. Witnesses : Walter the Priest (Sacerdote) 
Mnnesser de Dammart', Ralph son of Gerokl, Robert de St. Clare, 
William and Ralph de Cloevilla, Reginald de Ginges, and many others 
(named). 

[Kent?] A. 820. Grant by Stephen, son of Robert de Crofte, to Adam de 

Quercu ["ate Nokes "] of 2 acres and 5 "deywerkas" of land in 
Upecherche, in the field called ' Berecoppesfeld,' at a yearly rent 
of 3 measures of barley " palmal'." Witnesses : Ralph, John, William, 
Gervase, Brice, and Roger de Quercu and others (named). Ascension 
Day, 22 Edward I. 

[Essex.] A. 821. Grant by Hamo, son of Richard de Esketot, to Hugh, son of 

Richard de Elmestude, for 100 marcs, of the manor of Thuriton and 
advowson of the church there, paying therefor 12*. yearly for Hamo and 
his heirs to Sir Warin de Montechanesio, for the wardship of Rochester 
Castle. Witnesses : Sirs Richard de Tany and Robert le Butiler, knts., 
John de Marines, Ralph Martel, Simon Bataile, Gilbert Fucher and others 
(named). February, 34 Henry III., xi. Kal. Marcii. [See A. 825.] 

[Essex.] A. 822. Grant by John de Sutton, of Wyvenho, to the prioress and 

convent of Wykes, for the souls of himself and Margery his wife, of land in 
Tendryngge, and the advowson of the church there. Witnesses : John de 
Braham, William Brun, and Richard de Sutton, knts., and others (named) 
Monday next after All Saints, 37 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 823. Grant by William, son of William le Flemeng, to Laurence, 

son of Nicholas, of land in Tholeshunt, situate as described, at a yearly 
rent of 6d. Witnesses : Richard the Monk (Monacho), Philip de Bovile, 
Nicholas de Bohun, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 824. Grant by Richard de Laraare to Richard de Beaucbamp, of 

the land the latter's uncle, Geoffrey de Beaucharnp, held of him in Twinsted, 
by a free service of 2s. yearly, &c. Witnesses : Richard son of John) 
John son of Richard, Adam and William de Ponte, Walter de la Mare 
Walter and William, his sons, Robert de Beauchamp, and. others (named)! 
Seal. 

[Essex.] A. 825. Release by Hugh de Elmestede to Sir Warin de Monte 
Kanesio, for 100 marcs, of the manor and advowson of the church of 
Turinton. Witnesses : Sirs Hubert de Ruylly, William de Feryng, 
Ralph de Basinges, Ralph de Chalonibus, Richard de Rully, and others 
(named). 

[Essex.] A. 826. Presentment by the jury at the Court held at Tyllyngham 

on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Anne, 3 Henry VIII., of the 
surrender by Thomas Herde, deceased, to the lord, of a tenement, 30 acres 
called ' Prykkys, and land called < salvages,' to the use of Margaret his 



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wife, and John Boker, executor of bis will, to be sold and the money 
applied to pay his debts, and to works of charity. Seisin of the premises 
was delivered to Margaret and John, to be held by a twig at the lord's 
will, &c. 3 Henry VIII. 

[Essex.] A. 827. Grant by Hubert, the Queen's chamberlain, to Edward, 

brother of Haghen de Stanford, of the land in Tey that Leowin Walter 
held, at a yearly rent of 20*.; to be held by him as "my man" and as 
one who for a long time has served him well and faithfully. Witnesses : 
" Agnes, my wife, Aluered, my clerk," Haghen de Stanford, Adam de 
Coccheshal, Osbert de Lundon, Leowin de Feringis, and Alfwin, brother 
of the wife of Edward abovesaid. 

[Essex.] A. 828. Grant by Theobald, the prior, and the monks of Stanesgate, 

to Richard de Gybecrake of a piece of their heath in Little Totham, in 
exchange for a release to them by the said Richard of a corner of wood 
in Great Totham. Witnesses: John de Cantelupe, Sewal de Mora, 
Hubert le Waleys, Roger de Uwescye, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 829. Grant by John the Porter (Janitor), of Tykeford, with 

consent of Alice, his wife, to Henry de Ardern of a curtilage in Tykeford, 
situate as described. Witnesses : William Engleys, Martin his son, 
Thomas Engleys, Geoffrey de Rokeby, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 830. Grant by Stephen, the prior and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Brichmar de Haverhull of land in the soke of Ralph de Toeni, 
which Osbert Torneis gave to the said church when he was made a canon 
there, at an annual rent of 4s. ; the aforesaid Brichmar having sworn on 
the hand of the prior, in the chapter of canons, to keep faith with them 
concerning the land and tribute mentioned above. The land is 50 feet 
long by 45 wide. Witnesses : Nicholas de Tilebury, and Walter his 
clerk, Richard, chaplain of St. Mary Magdalen, Terric, son of Alberic, 
who is alderman of that soke, William de Coveham, and many others 
(named). [A.D. 12941302.] 

[Essex.] A. 831. Grant by William Flandrensis to Sir Fulk Basset of all 

land in Toleshunte Treigoz he holds of the fee of the prior and canons of 
Tippetre, with a messuage and appurtenances ; paying therefor 6s. 6d. 
yearly to the said prior and canons. Witnesses : William de Hobrige, 
Philip de Bovil, Richard de Wyremundeford, and others (named). 

Essex. A. 832. Release by John Rolff, son and heir of John Rolff, late of 

Wrytell and Margaret his wife, late wife of John Morkyn, and after that 
wife of William Strutt, late of Kelveden, deceased, to Robert Southwell, 
knt., Robert Southwell, gent., and Stephen Marler of the messuage, &c., 
in ' le Tye ' Street, Kelveden, which came to him on the death of his mother, 
Margaret, and which he has sold to Robert Southwell, knt., for 8/. 13*. 4</. 
4 October, 3 Henry VIII. Seal. 

Essex. A. 833. Grant by Humfrey Bohun, knt., and Richard Norfolk, clerk, 

to William Pestyll and Matilda, his wife, of a messuage and garden, late 
Etheldred Algore's, and before that Margaret Lytell's, in Kelveden, 
situated as described, which Elgore lately held of them by twig tenure as 
of their manor of Fyllolleshall. Kelveden, Wednesday the feast of St. 
Bartholomew, 8 Edward IV. Fragments of two seals. 

[Essex.] A. 834. Demise by Henry Wentworth, John Hevenyngham, and 

John Paston, knts., Philip Calthorppe, Henry Teye, Thomas Sampson, 
Robert Tyrell, Thomas Huntyngdon, John Brewode, Thomas Hevenyng- 
ham, John Loveday, Richard Botry, clerk, John Paycok, of Coggeshale, the 
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late wife of John Doreward, of Coggeshale manor vrith appurtenances, two 
water mills called 'Poyntell' and 'Esterford' mills, and all the property 
of her late husband, in execution of his will ; with remainders to Ralph 
Chambcrleyn, of Kyngston, Camb., and then to his brother Edward, they 
paying an annual rent of 107. Coggeshale, 10 November, 1 1 Henry VII. 
Twelve seals or portions of seals. 

Essex. A. 835. Demise by Master William Carpenter, vicar of All Saints, 

Wrytell, Thomas Fyge, of the same, and Robert Eyn, of Bromfeld, at the 
special request of John Rolff, son and heir of John Rolff, late of Writell, 
and Margaret his wife, to Robert Southwell, knt., Robert Southwell and 
Stephen Marler, of the above messuage in ' le Tye ' Street, Kelveden [see 
A. 832] which they lately had, together with the late William Strutt and 
the said Margaret his wife, Robert Spety, late of High Rothyng, Stephen 
Wode, late of Roky swell, and Thomas Rolff, son of the said Margaret, now 
deceased, to the sole use of Margaret and her heirs, by demise of John, son 
of Simon Heigate, late of Kelveden, dated 20 November, 15 Henry VII. 
21 September, 3 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: Note of livery of seisin of the premises, 14 October, 
3 Hen. VIII. Fragments of three seals. 

Essex. A. 836. Deed of sale by Reginald Heygate, of Ferynge, Essex, for 

100 marcs, at the instance of Richard Southwell, to Thomas Awdeley, 
knt., Keeper of the Great Seah, William Pawlett, knt., Controller of the 
King's Household, Cristopher Hales, Attorney-General, Thomas Crumwell, 
Master or Treasurer of the King's Jewels, and William Brabazon, to the 
King's use, of all lands, &c., called ' More's,' ' Hayne's,' and ' Cornett's ' 
crofts in the manors of Keldon and Revenhale. 4. October, 24 Hen. VIII. 
Endorsed: Enrolled on the dorse of the Close Roll of the above date. 

Bucks. A. 837. Undertaking by Thomas de Luda that whereas lady Alina la 

[Despjenser, Countess of Norfolk, has granted him a virgate of land and 
two water mills in Wycuinbe, if he or his heirs are impleaded by the neir 
of lady Amabilia de Segrave, deceased, or by John Perceval, of Somery, or 
his heirs, for the said land and mills, they will not call lady Alina to 
warranty ; and if they do so call her, she shall not be bound to make such 
warranty, <fec. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Chykehull, knt., Reginald de 
Beauchamp, William de Anvers, and others (named). Much damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 838. Release by Gunild, late wife of Alan le Tailur, of Bures, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of certain land in Lamersh which he had granted to Agnes 

[her ?] daughter. Witnesses : Waskeyl, Stephen de Beauchamp, 

John de Frith, Richard Turgis, and others (named). Much decayed. 

[Essex.] A. 839. Grant by William de Reimes, knt., to Sir Philip Basset, of 
his messuage in Boiton, in Finchingefeld parish, of lands adjoining the 
said messuage and Ayswellemede, and of land in Stockilondthorn, &c. 
Witnesses : Sir Nicholas Peche, Sir William de Yspania, Sir Richard de 
Yspania, Richard de Ruilly and others (named). Seal somewhat defaced. 
Much damaged. 

[York.] A. 840. Grant and quitclaim by John de Parco, of Lepington, to 

Scolatia, relict of Sir Geoffrey de Melsa, of all his land in Lepington. 

Witnesses : William de Cha , lord of Skerkenbec, Thomas de 

Barkethorp, John le Fraunceys, of Lepington, and others (named). 
Damaged. 

A. 841. Grant by Peter de Malolacu (Morley), the fourth lord of 

, to William de Wyxebridge, and Alice his wife, of a messuage 

and land in Ascote, at a yearly rent of 26s. 8d. 1 1 Edward II. Portion of 
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[York.] A. 842. Release by Alice and Helewisia de Albrede, daughters of the 

late Walter Catunet, of Lepyngton, to Sir John deMelsa, lord of Lepvngton, 
of land in Lepyngton. Witnesses: Sirs Thomas de Chancy and William 
de Aton, knts., and others (named). York, [Sunday] after St. Swithin, 
21 Edward I. Much damaged. 

[York.] A. 843. Release by William Breton, of Lepyngton, chaplain, to Sir 

John de Meaux, lord of Bewyk in Holderness, knt., of all lands and 
tenements in Lepyngton which Sir John had by feoffment of Henry lc 
Sporier, son of Nicholas de St. Leonard, of York, and which descended to 
William on the death of John Breton his father. Witnesses : Thomas 
Chauncy, William de Beltliorp, and others (named). Lepyngton, Thursday, 
the feast of St. Matthew, 1363, 37 Edward III. Damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 844. Grant by William ... to Sir Philip Basset, of lands 

called ' Ayswelle,' ' Tenakeresh[e]gge,' &c., in Boytun, in Finchingefeld 
parish. Witnesses : Sir Gilbert de Sanford, Master Fulk de Sanford, 
treasurer of St. Paul's, London, Sir Ralph de Ardern, Sir Geoffrey 
Neirenut, and others (named). [A.D. 1245-1259.] Much damaged. 

[Essex.] A. 845. Release by William Capell, knt., to Richard, bishop of 

Winchester, William, bishop of London, Giles Dawbeney, lord of Dawbeny, 
knt., Thomas Lovell, knt., Treasurer of the King's Household, Charles 
Somersette, Edward Ponynges, Thomas Brandon, Robert Lovell, and 
Richard Fylzlewes, knts., Simon Digby, Thomas Lovell, and John Thomson, 
of the manors of Dagenhams and Kekerells, in Havering atte Bowre, and 
of all lands in Havering lately belonging to William Husy, knt, Chief 
Justice "ad placita coram Rege." 20 November, 19 Henry VII. Portion 
of seal, defaced. 

[York.] A. 846. Release by William, son of William de Capetoft, to Sir John 

de Melsa, of land in Lepington. Witnesses : Roger Grymet, knt., and 
others (named). Much decayed. 

Bucks. A. 847. Grant by ... atte Aldre to Richard atte Aldre, his 

brother, of a messuage and lands in Dorney, situate as ( described. Dorney, 
16 February, . . . Ed. III. Much torn and damaged. 

Cornw. A. 848. Release by Robert son of Hilgar, to Richard, aon of John de 

Reskerner, of the land in Tregors he claimed against the said Richard in 
co. Cornwall by the King's writ. Witnesses : John son of Richard, then 
sheriff of Cornwall, Durand son of Richard, Richard Bloyou and others 
(named). [11-17 John.] Injured. 

[Bucks.] A. 849. Petition of John fitz Richard, of Olneye, tenant of Olneye 

[Herts.] manor, to [Henry IV.]. Recites his title to the said manor, how he was 
disturbed in the possession of the pastures thereto belonging by the King's 
ministers, and his proceedings before the King's Council to recover pos- 
session of the same. Prays restitution of the said pasture according to the 
award of the King's Council. Much damaged and faded. French. 

Annexed: King Henry IV. to the archbishops, bishops, barons, &c. 
Instructs them to see that all men and merchants of Wallyng[ton] and 
Berkhamsted keep his peace in England and Normandy, and informs them 
he has confirmed and enlarged to the merchants the privileges they had 
in the time of King Edward [III.]. Much damaged. 

Glouc. A. 850. Grant by Isabella Gwyney to Thomas Clerk, both of Thorn- 

bury, of land, and a house thereon adjoining a certain corner house towards 
Chepyngstret. also belonging to her, in Thornbury aforesaid, which laud 
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therefore yearly to the chief lords of the fee rent of 6d. formerly paid 
for the corner house, which in future is to be quit of it. In the time of 
John Stanburne and John Janyns, bailiffs of the borough. Thornbury, 
30 May, 11 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Glouo.] A. 851. Grant by John Pengersyk to John Rolves and Robert Parker 

of all the lands, tenements, &c., in Thornbury manor, that John de Morle- 
wode, and Agnes his wife, had by demise of Elizabeth Daan, and by 
feoff ment of Drugo Daan her son [see A. 877]. Thornbury, 9 October, 
10 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 852. Grant by William Stoyt, and Agues his wife, to John Danyell, 
of a moiety of a burgage in Thornbury, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Simon Southmede, bailiff of the borough, and others (named). Thorn- 
bury, 10 November, 5 Henry V. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 853. Grant by Thomas Clerk, of Thornbury, co. Gloucester, to 

William Adams, of Moreton, the elder, and Agnes his wife, of u house 
with curtilage in Thornbury, situate as described, which he had by grant 
of Isabella Gwyney, paying 6</. yearly to the lord of the fee as above 
arranged [see A. 85OJ. 20 September, 11 Henry YI. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 854. Grant by John Erneburgh, of Thornbury, and Thomas 
. . . . , to John Ad .... of a messuage with curtilage in 
Thornbury, which they had by feoffment of William Adam, situate as 
described. Witnesses: John Baker, a bailiff of the borough, and others 
(named). 30 May, 30 Henry VI. Very much decayed. 

[Glouc.] A. 855. Grant by Walter Wrenche, of Oldebury, to Matilda Whyte, 
and Walter and Alice her children, of 8s. yearly rent issuing from the 
moiety of a burgage in Thornbury, together with the reversion of the 
aforesaid moiety after the decease of John and Agnes Sherman, and 
Joan their daughter, who hold the said moiety for term of their lives ; 
with remainder to the said Matilda and Marjory her daughter, and with 
reversion to Wrenche and his heirs. Thornbury, 10 June, 7 Henry IV. 
Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 856. Release by Thomas Mathew, of Wotton, brother and heir of 
Richard Spryngot, chaplain, to Robert Southmede of a half burgage in 
Thornbury, which his brother Richard had by feoffment of William West- 
broke. Thornbury, Wednesday after the translation of St. Thomas the 
Martyr, 29 Edward III. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 857. Grant by Walter Grinnard, of Thornbury, and Matilda his 

wife, to Thomas Diegh, of land, with the closes adjoining, in Thornbury. 
Witnesses : John Chese, then steward there, and others (named). Thorn- 
bury, Sunday the feast of the Apostles Philip and James, 7 Richard IF. 
Two seals. 

[Glouc.] A. 858. Grant by the lord of the manor, at a court held at Thornbury, 

to John Pyccher, the elder, of Over Mourton, of a messuage, &c., in 
Mourton, lately in the tenure of John Piccher, his father, and now of John 
Pyccher, his son, and lands in the west field of Mourton, called ' Pykyd- 
croft,' in Ewlonde, &c., for entry into which he paid a fine of 33s. 4rf. 
Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 20 Edward IV. 

Glouc. A. 859. Grant by Thomas Excestre, of Bristol, and Agnes his wife, to 

John Danyell, of Thornbury, of the tenement in Thornbury that Nicholas 
Hert lately inhabited, the tenement in which William Webbe dwells, and 
two tenements that David Dee and Joan Langlege inhabit, for 22 years from 
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A. 860. Letters of attorney of Thomas Laurence, of Marsfelde, 
authorising William Perys, of Thorn bury, to deliver to John Pengrisell 
seisin of all lands, &c., they lately had by feoffment of the said John in 
Thornbury and in Oldebury marshe within Thornbury lordship, according 
to a grant thereof made to him by the said Thomas and William. Mars- 
felde, 20 October, 6 Henry V. Seal. 

A. 861. Grant by John Adys, of Oldbury, to John Foort and Thomas 
Clerke, of Thornbury, of a tenement consisting of a half burgage and the 
third part of a whole burgage in Thornbury, situate as described, which he 
had by feoffment of John Stanburne. In the time of John Cockys and 
William atte Were, bailiffs of the town. Thornbury, Thursday next before 
the Epiphany, 16 Henry VI. Seal. 

A. 862. Grant by John Selwyu, clerk, to John Foort, of all the lands> 
&c., he lately had by feoffment of the said Foort in Thornbury hundred. 
Thornbury, Monday next after the Assumption, 28 Henry VI. Seal. 

A. 863. Grant by William Adams alias Buggegoode, of Moreton, to 
Thomas Note, of Cowhull, and Richard Note, of Moreton, of all lands, &c., 
which lately belonged to Thomas Williams and Adam Buggegoode, in 
Moreton or elsewhere within Thornbury manor. Moreton, Tuesday next 
after the Epiphany, 33 Henry VI. Seal. 

A. 864. Grant by Thomas William, of Morton, to Geoffrey Man, of 
Morton, and Agnes his daughter, upon their marriage, of a messuage with 
appurtenances in Morton, within the manor of Thornbury, with remainder 
to the survivor of them. Morton, the feast of St. Thomas the Martyr, 
within the week of Christmas, 4 Henry VI. 

A. 865. Grant by Roger Tiler, of Hoope, co. Gloucester, to John Adams, 
and Richard Noote, of the tenement with appurtenances in Hoope which he 
lately acquired of John Danyell, the younger, of Thornbury. Hoope. 
St. Thomas the Martyr's Day, 10 Edward IV. Seal, defaced. 

A. 866. Admission of John Pynchune, at a court of Thornbury 
manor held before Robert Poyntz, then steward, to two acres of the lord's 
demesne that John Marchall held before, in 'le Inlonde' of Thornbury, 
adjoining ' le churchegreue,' for which he gave 6s. 8d. as a fine for entrance. 
27 February, 17 Henry VI., and 1 Humfrey, Earl of Stafford. 

A. 867. Admission of William Buggegoode, otherwise called Adams, 
at a court of Thornbury manor, in accordance with a presentment made at 
a court held in the time of John Twynyho, steward, to 2^ acres of land in 
Uiddlefurlong, held at will, at a yearly rent of 20d., vacant by the death of 
Margaret Burnell. The lord excused him a fine on account of his faithful 
service. 18 September, 1 Richard III. 

A. 868. Will of John Fleshewer, of Thornbury. Gives 2*. to the 
fabric of Thornbury church, 4d. to each chaplain celebrating there, and 3d. 
to each parish clerk. Appoints Alice his wife, Robert att Nelme, and 
Richard Smyth his executors, and directs them to sell the messuage called 
' Patisplace,' in Thornbury, to pay his debts, &c., and leaves the rest of his 
property to Alice his wife. The feast of Holy Cross, 1388. Portion of 
seal. 

Endorsed: Note of probate of this will being taken in Thornbury parish 
church, before John Barell, clerk, Commissary and Sequestrator-General of 
Henry bishop of Worcester, who granted the executors administration of 
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[Glouc.] A. 869. Grant by John Foort to William Saysell, Isabella his wife, 

and Joan their daughter, of a messuage and appurtenances in Oldbury, 

within Thornbury manor, at a yearly rent of 14s. and a capon. Oldbury, 
20 June, 5 Henry VI. Seal, defaced. 

[Glouc.] A. 870. Indenture of sale by William Whyte to Adam Usscher, and 

Alice his wife, of his burgage in Thornbury, situate as described, for the 
sum of 10 marcs, to be paid in five years at the rate of 26*. 8d. a year. 
Thornbury, 20 September, 1 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 871. Letters of attorney of Thomas Bartelot, of Thornbury, em- 

powering William Slymbrigge to put Thomas Fideler, of Bocovere, in 
possession of a half hurgage in Thornbury, situate as described. Tuesday 
in Whitsuntide, 12 Henry VI. 

[Glouc.] A. 872. Release by John Fidelarre, of Bokeover, son and heir of the 

late Thomas Fidelarre, to Isabel Adams, of Thornbury, co. Gloucester, 
of the half burgage in Thornbury, he had by feoffment of his said father. 
Bokeover, 21 October, 13 Edward IV. 

[Glouc.] A. 873. Grant by Agnes Fidelarre, late wife of Thomas Fidelarre, 

of Bokeover, to Isabel, late wife of John Adams, of Thornbury, of the 
half burgage mentioned above [see A. 872], situate as herein described. 
Bokeover, 20 October, 1 3 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 874. Grant by William Slymbrigge, of Thornbury, to Thomas 

Fitheler, of Bocovere, and Agnes his wife, of the half burgage in Thorn- 
bury, that Thomas Bartelot by his last will assigned to him, to be sold 
to the highest bidder, situate as described. " In the time of John Danyell 
and William Stoyt, then bailiffs of Thornbury." 10 February, 13 Henry VI. 
Seal, broken. 

[Glouc.] A. 875. Grant by John Adys, of Oklebury, the elder, to John Foort 

and John Erneburgh, of all his lands, &c., in Thornbury. Wednesday 
next after the Epiphany, 21 Henry VI., "and in the time of the above-said 
John Erneburgh and Thomas Hulpe, bailiffs of the borough aforesaid." 

[Glouc.] A. 876. Release by William Stoyt, of Thornbury, to John Mourton, 

rector of Cromhale, of all lands, &c., he had by feoffment of the said John, 
situate as described in Thornbury, opposite Patyesnelme. Thornbury, 
1 July; 1 Henry V. 

[Glouc.] A. 877. Release by Drugo Dan to John de Morlewode of all lands, 
&c., the latter has by demise of Elizabeth Dan, his mother, in the manor 
of Thornbury, which Elizabeth had as dower on the death of Gilbert Dan 
his father, and which ought to revert to him at her death. Thornbury, 
Friday, the morrow of the Epiphany, 30 [?] Edward III. Much damaged. 

[Glouc.] A. 878. Release by John Yonge and Alice his wife, to John Stan- 
borne, of a moiety and fourth part of a burgage in Thornbury, which the 
said John had by feoffment of William Clived, who had it by feoffment of 
Richard Kyng. Witnesses : Robert Perys, a bailiff of the town, and 
others (named). Thornbury, 20 . . . , 1 Henry V. Much damaged. 
Seal. 

[Gloue.] A. 879. Will of Alice Fort, [of Thornbury]. Gives to Thornbury 
Church 6 lead vases called ' stondes,' to the vicar 1 ' trental,' to the four 
houses of friars of Bristol 4 ' trentals,' &c. ; to Thomas Fort her husband, 
all her burgages, with remainder to John and Thomas her sons, then to 
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chantry of the fraternity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, and the 
other to the uses of [Thornbury] church, &c. 2 August, 1382. 

Endorsed: Mem. of probate of the will, 1 Sept., 1382. Portion of seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 880. Bond of Walter William, of Mortone, in Thornbury parish, 

to Adam Beggegood, of the same, in 201., to be paid if the latter do not 
peaceably possess certain lands in the field of Mortone. Tuesday next 
after St. David the Bishop, 20 Richard II. Seal, defaced. 

Glouc. A. 881. Release by Henry Parmyter, of Thornbury, to Isabella 

Gwyney, of the same, of a house with curtilage in Thornbury, situate as 
described. 25 May, 11 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 882. Release by William Pyers, of Thornbury, to John Fort, of 

the same, of all lands, &c., within the lordship and hundred of Thornbury 
which he had by grant of John Pengryssel. Tuesday next before 
Michaelmas, 24 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 883. Grant by William, son of Robert le Mareschal, citizen of 

London, to Simon de Merlawe and Alice his wife of a messuage with 
curtilage in Thornebury, situate as described. Thornebury, Thursday, 
the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 14 Edward III. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 884. Bond of William Steyt, of Thornbury, to John Morton, 

clerk, in 201. 21 November, 8 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 885. Grant by John Foort and Joan Andreux to John 

Laderugge and Alice his wife, for term of their lives, of a shop (opella), with 
houses and rooms annexed, in Thornbury, which they had by grant from 
the said John and Alice. Wednesday next after the Nativity of the 
Virgin Mary, 28 Henry VI. 

Glouc. A. 886. Acquittance by Walter Myldemay, keeper of the park of 

Morlewoclo, for 30s. 4d. received from William Stanley, knight " for the 
King's body," by the hands of William Adams, receiver of Stanley's 
lordship of Thornbury, for his fee as keeper of the park. 12 June, 
1 Richard III. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 887. Grant by William Whyte, of Thornbury, to Adam Usscher, 

and Alice his wife, of a messuage, with curtilage and croft adjoining, in 
Thornbury, situate as described. 2 September, 1 Henry IV. Much 
damaged. 

Glouc. A. 888. Demise by Thomes Excestre, of Bristol, and Agnes his wife, 

daughter and heir of Walter Nelme alias Brytte, to John Danyell, of 
Thornbury, co. Gloucester, of a croft called ' Gylmynescroft,' in Oldevelde 
stret, and land in Inland by Thornbury, for 40 years from the feast of the 
Annunciation next. Thornbury, Thursday, the feast of St. Gregory the 
Pope, 11 Henry VI. 

[Glouc.] A. 889. Grant by William Clyvedon. of Thornbury, to John Stanburn 

of the moiety and fourth part of a burgage which he had by feoffrnent of 
Richard Kyng [see A. 904] in Thornbury. Witnesses : Robert Pieres 
and William Tanner, bailiffs of the town, and others (named). Thornbury, 
31 October, 1 Henry V. Seal. 

[Gloue.] A. 890. Indenture of demise by John Hylpe and William Wayte, 

proctors of the fraternity of the Assumption of Blessed Mary of Thorn- 
bury, with consent of the brethren and sisters of the fraternity, to John 
Kynwortlu and Christiana his wife, for their lives, of a burgage in the High 
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[Glouc.] A. 891. Will of Nicholas Parker. Bequests to priests and clerk ; to 

Thomas Framan a coat of green ; to the lights before the Holy Cross in 
St. Mary's, Thornbury, 3d. ; to the lights of St. Mary called ' Candilstyke 
lyght,' 3d. ; to Isabella his wife he bequeaths his tenement in Thornbury, 
which, after her death, is to be sold by Nicholas Poyntz and William Peers, 
his executors, and the money devoted to pious uses. Also bequeaths to 
his wife the half burgage called ' Pateesplase,' in Thornbury, and after her 
decease to Joan his daughter. 1 December, 1444. Paper. 

Underwritten : Note of. the proving of this will in Tedrinton parish 
church, 7 December, 1444. 

[Glouc.] A. 892. Transcripts of the following royal grants : 

[Somers.] (1.) Grant [by King John to Robert], son of Maurice de Berkeley, [of 
the manor of Berkeley and Berkeley Harness, which King Henry II. gave 
to Robert son of Harding, in such wise as it was in the time of King 
Henry I., and of the manor of Bedminstre.] Witnesses : Geoffrey son of 
Peter, Earl of Essex, and others (named). By the hand of H[ubert] 
archbishop of Canterbury, Chancellor. Westminster, 18 April, 1 John. 
[Fragment. See Charter Roll, 1 John, pt. 2, m. 8, from which the sentences 
in brackets have been supplied.] 

(2.) Grant by Hen. III. to Joan de Berkeley, for life, and Maurice 
de Berkeley her son, of free warren in their manors of Wotton and 
Kamme, a weekly market at Wotton on Fridays, and a yearly fair of three 
days. Woodstock, 2 August, 36 Henry III. [See Charter Roll, 36 
Henry III., m. 6.] 

(3.) Grant by Edw. I. to Maurice de Berkeley, of free warren in 
Berkeley Herness and in Portbury. Westminster, 12 November, 8 Edw. I. 
[See Charter Roll, 8 Edward I., m. 11.] 

Glouc. A. 893. Grant by William Adam, alias Buggegood, of Moreton, to 

John Erneburgh, of Thornbury, and Thomas Note, of Cowhull, of the 
messuage with curtilage which he had by feoffment of Thomas Clerk in 
Saint Mariestret, Thornbury. Witnesses : William Piers and Richard Stoke, 
bailiffs of Thornbury, and others (named). 10 May, 33 Henry VI. Portion 
of seal. 

Glouc. A. 894. Grant by Thomas Excestre, of Bristol, and Agnes his wife, 

daughter and heir of Walter Nelme, late of Thornbury, to John Danyell, 
of Thornbury, of four messuages, two closes, and 2^ acres of land, which 
Agnes inherited on the death of her father, situated as described within and 
without Thornbury. " In the time of William Slymbrugge and Thomas 
Hulpe, bailiffs of the town." 26 August, 31 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Glouc. A. 895. Release by William Berkeley, of Beverstone, " Esquire of 

the King's body," to Cecilia, late wife of John Forte, of Thornebury, 
of all lands, &c., that Maurice Berkeley, of Beverstone, knt., his grand- 
father, had jointly with John Selwyn, clerk, by feoffment of the said John 
Forte, within Thornbury lordship. " Within my manor of Battesthorne, iu 
co. Southampton," 14 December, 21 Edward IV. Seal defaced. 

[Glouc.] A. 896. Indenture witnessing that William Whyte has sold his 

burgage in Thornbury, situate as described, to Adam TJsscher and Alice his 
wife, for 10 marcs, to be paid in equal instalments of 26*. 8d. in the course 
of the next five years. Thornbury, 22 September, 1 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 897. Grant by Adam Buggegoed, of Mourton, to William his son, 

of the six acres he lately acquired of John Mareys, son and heir of Waller 
Mareys, formerly of Hulle, situate as described in the fields of Mourton, 
within Thornbury manor. Mourton, 1 April, 2 Henry V. Seal.. 



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[Glouc.] A.. 898. Indenture witnessing the conditions of the feoft'ment made 

to John Fort, John Catour, John Vale, and John Capelnor, by John 
Rolvys. If Joan his wife satisfy his creditors, and pay the legacies made 
by him, and remain a widow for life, she shall have all utensils, lands, and 
rents of the said John in Thornbury hundred. Morice de Mereks and 
Joan his wife shall have the reversion of the new tenement in Thornbury, 
&c., on payment of 20 marcs to the use of John Rolvys, &c., &c. 

[Glouc.] A. 899. Will of Agnes Dyere, of Thornbury. Bequeaths her best 

brass pot to the fabric of Thornbury church ; 20d. to Alneston chapel ; 
12d. to John, perpetual vicar of Thornbury ; a burgage towards the upper 
end of the High Street in Thornbury, to John Foort and Agatha his wife ; 
a portion of a curtilage, situate as described, to Symon Southmede and 
Agnes his wife, &c. 10 June, 1404. 

[Glouc.] A. 900. Will of William Clevedon, of Thornbury. Bequeaths 3s. 4d. 

to Thomas, perpetual vicar of Thornbury ; to the fabric of the church, 
four bushels of wheat and four of beans ; to Alice his wife, two lead 
furnaces and all his vessels called " bruyng fessels," one best brass pot 
and three silver spoons which were Symon Hagge's, and another pot with 
iron feet ; to William Janyns, four bushels of wheat and four of beans, and 
to John his son, one cup bound with silver, a flute, with a belt (baudrey), 
and a small dagger (basilardo), &c., &c. Appoints as his executors John 
Morton, rector of Cromehale, and Alice his wife. 9 November, 1423. 
Endorsed: Proved, 10 Dec., 1423. 

[Glouc.] A. 901. Grant by John Stanburne, of Thornbury, to John Adys, 

of Oldebury in the Marsh, the elder, and Margaret his wife, of the moiety 
and fourth part of a burgage in Thornbury, which he had by feoffment of 
William Clyvedon. Witnesses : John Erneburgh and William Taillour, 
bailiffs of the town, and others (named). Saturday before the Ascension, 
10 Henry VI. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 902. Release by Joan, late wife of John Danyell, late of Thorn- 

bury, co. Gloucester, and John Danyell, of London, their son and heir, to 
John Adam, alias Buggegood, and Isabel his wife, of Thornbury, of a 
messuage called ' Colyns,' and lands adjoining in Thornbury, which they 
had by f eoffment of Thomas Bartelot, alias Forster, son and heir of Nicholas 
Forster. Thornbury, 4 March, 38 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Glouc.] A. 903. Grant by John Pengirsek to Richard Monke, Matilda his 

wife, and John their son, of a third part of a croft called ' Margerycroft,' 
adjoining the Chyrcheweye, in Oldbury, within the manor of Thornbury, at 
a yearly rent of 4*. Thornbury, 20 October, 13 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 904. Grant by Richard Kyng to William Clevedon, of two 

tenements in Thornbury, with curtilages adjoining, situate as described. 
Thornbury, 20 June, 9 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 905. Duplicate of A. 855. Seal. Damaged. 

[Glouc.] A. 906. Grant by Robert Nelme and Alice Fleshewar, of Thornbury, 

executors of John Fleshewar, to Sir John Brompton, clerk, of the half 
burgage in Thornbury, which they had by feoffment of the aforesaid 
John Fleshewar to dispose of as is contained in his will [see A. 868]. 
Witnesses : William Sely and Walter Broun, bailiifs of the town, and others 
(named). Monday next after Michaelmas, 13 Richard II. Two seals. 

Glouc. A. 907. Acknowledgment by Richard Knight (Miles), of Tewkes- 

bury, merchant, that he owes William Adams, the elder, of Moreton in 
Thornbury hundred, husbandman, 100s. for a loan, to be paid at Easter 
next. The Conception, 13 Hem-y VI. Seal. 



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[Glouo.] A.. 908. Grant by David Smalleombe and Joan his wife, to 

William Champeneys, of Aylberton, Joan's kinsman, of the reversion 
when it falls in of a half burgage called ' Pattesplase,' in Thornbury, which 
Isabella, late wife of Nicholas Parker, holds for her life, with remainder to 
the said Joan, his daughter, by the terms of his will [see A. 891]. 
30 September, 36 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Glouc.] A. 909. Grant by Walter, son of Matilda Whyte, to the said Matilda, 

for her life, of the parcel of a burgage with curtilage and croft adjoining iii 
Thornbury, which he acquired of Nicholas Pennok. Witnesses : Thomas 
Bartelot, William Rogers, bailiffs, and others (named). Thornbury, 10 June, 
5 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A.. 910. Grant by Henry III. to his eldest son Edward of the manor 

and castle of St. BriavelFs, with the forest and other appurtenances. 
Westminster, 8 February, 50 Henry III. Fragment of Great Seal. 

Glouc. A. 911. Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser of free warren in 

Wynston. Witnesses: W. bishop of Worcester, Chancellor, J. bishop of 
Chichester, Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, Thomas Earl 
of Lancaster, and others (named). London, 26 August, 5 Edw. II. [See 
Charter Roll, 5 Edward II., no. 40.] Portion of Great Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 912. Grant by William, son of Richer de Thimelthorp, with consent 

of Beatrice his wife, to Sir Philip Basset, of land called ' Coccelhale croft/ 
situate as described, and the land he held of Weevilda, of the fee of 
Matilda de Wascuil, in Charffeld. Witnesses : Robert de Roingges, 
William le Bastard, Nicholas de Hastingges, and others (named). Two 
seals. 

[Glouc.] A. 913. Release by Robert le Croise, of Eddeworthe [Edgeworth ?] 

son of William de Eddewortli, to Philip Basset, of land in the close of 
Oxecroft. Witnesses: Sir Thomas le Blund, Master Henry de Hyntun, 
Philip Rikespaud, and others (named). Seal, slightly damaged. 

[Glouc.] A. 914. Demise by Henry, son of William le Fox, to Sir Philip 

Basset, of land in the fields of Chareffeld, called ' Middelvente,' for eight 
years from Michaelmas, 37 Henry III. Witnesses : William, Henry and 
Roger Crisping and others (named). 37 Henry III. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 915. Assignment by Stephen, vicar of Charsfeld, to Sir Philip 

Basset of land in Cbarsfeld, in exchange for the dower made by Sir Philip 
on his behalf to Olive, late wife of Robert de Windervile; the said laud to 
revert to the said Stephen when that granted by Sir Philip to Olive reverts 
to him at her death. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Ai'den, Gilbert de Halsted, 
Nicholas da Misteleg', and others (named). 

[Glouc.] A. 916. Grant by Beatrix, late wife of William Fox, to Sir Philip Basset, 

of pasture at Charsfeld, for seven years from Michaelmas, 36 Henry III. 

Witnesses : William Bastard, William de Cloptune, William, Alexander and 

Roger Crisping, and others (named). 36 Henry III. Seal with leaend 

" S' BeatrinsfiV Henrici Cock." 

[Glouc.] A. 917. Grant by Beatrix, late wife of William Fox, of TymeJtorp, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of the land and tenement, meadow and pasture that the 
said William formerly sold him. Witnesses: William Bastard, William 
de Brendehalle, of Cloptone, and others (named). Seal as above 
A. 916. 

[Glouc.] A. 918. Grant by Beatrix le Pox to Sir Philip Basset, for 40s., of 

five acres of land in Chasfeud, adjoining the Earl of Aubemarle's land, 



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in the field culled ' Munkeswde.' Witnesses : Sir William de Honhuz, 
William de Thisteldene, William de le Brendehall, William, Roger, and 
Alexander Crisping, and others (named). Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 919. Release by John de Pinchinni, son of Hubert Gernegan, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of the land he had by feoffment of Robert de Windervill 
in Charsfeud. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de Ardene, Hugh de Ardene, 
William de Insula, William de Holebroc, Master William de Bruinford, 
and others (named). Portion of Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 920. Grant by William, son of Robert son of Walter, to Emma, 

wife of Richard de Winervull, of all the land her husband held of him and 
gave her as dower. Witnesses: Adam, Pain, and John, clerks, Hervey 
son of Peter, Robert son of Peter, Ralph de Nueris, and others (named). 

Endorsed: "Charsfeud." Seal damaged. 

Glouc. A. 921. Grant by John son of Reginald, knight, to Sir Hugh le 

Despenser, of the manor of Bardeslegh, with park, &c. Witnesses : 
Sirs Henry Tyes, Richard Amary, and John Hastang, knts., Sirs Robert 
de Harwedon, Philip de Say, and Adam de Shortecumbe, clerks, and others 
(named). Seals. 

[Glouc.] A. 922. Grant by Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, 

to Sir John Giffard, of Begc3worthe manor, with a knight's fee that John 
de Mucegros, Henry de Boruhulle, and Ralph de Wyletone hold in Dun- 
hatherleie, and the fifth part of a fee that John Cropet holds in Sourdinton. 
Witnesses : Sirs Almaric de St. Amsnd, Thomas son of Otho, Thomas 
de Berkeley, William de Monte Kaniso, of Edwardeston, Walter de Hyda, 
Philip de Colevile, William de Derueford, of Derhurste, knts., and others 
(named) . Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 923. Grant by Henry, son of William Fox, of Thimbelthort, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of land in Charsfeld called ' Crowespet,' situate as 
described. Witnesses ; Sirs William Dyne, Roger de Sanford, Ranulf de 
Amundevil, Ernulf de Ketelberg, and others (named). Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 924. Grant by Henry, son of William le Fox, of Letheringeham, 

to Sir Philip Basset, for 8*., of the homage and rent of 8d. yearly paid 
him by Stephen, vicar of Chasfeud, for land held of him in Chasfeud. 
Witnesses : William le Bastard, William, Alexander, and Roger Crisping, 
and others (named). Seal as above, A. 923. 

[Glouc.] A. 925. Indenture witnessing the grant by John Mountague, Earl of 

Salisbury and lord of Mountehermer, to William Grevel, of Campeclen, of 
Chedworth manor, and lands, &c., in Gothurst, for 12 years from Michaelmas 
last, at a yearly rent of 1 71., with the right to cut timber for repairing the 
manor in Gothurst Grove, Conyng, and Stayresty ; the Earl supporting him 
against Walter Power, &c. 20 March, 21 Richard II. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 926. Letters Patent of Edward II. containing grant to Hugh le 

Despenser, the elder, in part payment of what he owes him, of the custody 
of the manor of Cheddeworth, which was Guy's, late Earl of Warwick, who 
held it in capite, and which is in the King's hands from the minority of 
the heir; it being worth 1QI. 10*. \^d. yearly, and being granted till the 
heir is of age, saving the property of the executors of the Earl's will therein. 
Westminster, 10 June, 10 Edward II. Great Seal, imperfect. 

[Glouc.] A. 927. Grant by Malcolm Musard to Sir Hugh le Despenser of his 

manor of 'La Musadere' [alias Grenehamstede] with the site of the castle, 
the park, and advowson of the church of the said manor, which he had by 
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Musard, holds a third part as dower; which third part he grants in 
reversion. Witnesses : John Peyner, John Hastang, Peter Malore, 
John de Holte, Eobert de Estanegrene, knts. London, the Vigil of 
St. James the Apostle, 25 Edward I. 

GIouc. A. 928. Release by Malcolm Musard, son of Nicholas Musard, to 

Sir Hugh le Despenser, of the manor of Grenehamstede, " which manor by 
some is called ' La Musardere,' " with advowson of the church and other 
appurtenances. Witnesses : Sirs Nicholas de Bosco and Walter Haket, 
knts., and others (named). London, Friday, the feast of St. Dunstan, 
29 Edward I. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 929. Letters of attorney of John Giffard, of Brymesfeld, empowering 

William de Brotton, clerk, to deliver to Sir Hugh le Despenser, seisin of 
the land, &c., granted in A. 931. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 930. Letters of attorney of Nicholas, sou of Hugh de Grossmont, 

empowering John de Cestre to deliver seisin of the manor of ' La Lee,' to 
Sir John Inge, knt., which Nicholas has for his life by feoffment of 
Sir John ap Adam. Gloucester, 2 January, 19 Edward II. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 931. Grant by John Giffard, lord of Brymmesfeld, to Sir Hugh lo 

Despenser, of land and wood called ' Kalvelegh,' in Brymmesfeld parish, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Sirs Henry de Penbrugge, Richard de 
Croupes, John de la Rtvere, William Mansel, William de Walton, Nicholas 
de Kyngeston, John Tany, knts., and others (named). Brymmesfeld, 
Thursday the feast of St. Edmund, King and Martyr, 3 Edward II. 
Portion of seal. 

[Glouo.] A. 932. Grant by John le Longe, of Coulestone, to Sir Hugh le 

Despenser, for 10/., of a messuage and land in the " villata " of LaMusardere,' 
at Suthgrave. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas le Botyler and William Mauncel, 
knts., and others (named). 29 September, 1 Edw. II. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 933. Grant by Osbert Gyffard, knt , to Sir Hugh le Dispenser, of 

his waterinill called ' Bobbenhullesmulle,' in Dadington, and the advowson 
of the church there, &c. Witnesses: Sirs Richard Damary, Thomas de 
Jardyn, Walter de Wythille, knts., and others (named). Seal of arms, 
defaced. 

[Glouc.] A. 934. Release by Nicholas Musard, lord of Seinbury and Stanelei, 

to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of the whole manor of Musardere, with site of 
the castle, advowson of the church, &c., in Bisleye hundred, viz., whatever 
is contained in a certain charter made in his name to his son Malculm, by 
grant from whom Sir Hugh has the premisses. Witnesses : Sirs John 
Giffard, Ralph de Freskenvile, Thomas de Gardinis, and John de Holte, 
knts., and others (named). Alcestre, Sunday next after the Ascension, 
26 Edward I. Seal. 

Glouc. A. 935. Indenture of demise by John Grevill, of Milcotes, co. Warwick, 

to Richard Emson, of Sesoncote manor, saving to the said John knights 
fees, advowsons of benefices, chapels, and chantries, the manor place and 
some housing thereof, for 20 years from the Annunciation next, at a yearly 
rent of 51 /. ; provided that if lady Grey, late wife of Sir Thomas Cokesey, 
recover any part of the manor as dower, so much shall be allowed the said 
Richard yearly. 26 November, 14 Henry VII. Seal damaged. 

[Glouc.] A. 936. Demise by Philip and Robert, sons of William de Witschelde, 

to Jordan the Clerk, son of Hutlage de Wrmedale, of an annual rent of 
12d. issuing from three messuages in Newcnt, situate and occupied as 
described. Witnesses : William de la Haya, Wibert le Palmer, and others 
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[GIouc.] A. 937. Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of 

Rokhampton manor, escheated to the Crown through the rebellion of John 
Giffard, of Brymuiesfeld. Witnesses : W. archbishop of Canterbury, 
primate of all England, and others (named). Westminster, 10 March, 
17 Edward II. [See Charter Roll, 17 Edward II., No. 22.] Portion of 
Great Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 938. Grant by Hugh le Degpenser, lord of Glamorgan and 
Morganno, to William, son of Paulyn do Kerdyf, of Rokhampton manor 
with appurtenances, except the advowson of the church, to be held by 
service of one knight's fee and doing suit at his court of " Teukesbirs," in 
exchange for Waleton manor. Witnesses : Sir Robert dc Mohant, 
Robert de Watevill, John de Bek, Richard Talbot, Robert Sapy, John 
Sapy, and Edmond Gascelyn, knts., and others (named). Bury St. Edmunds, 
27 December, 19 Edward II. French. 

Glouc. A. 939. Receipt by John Grevile for 231. received of Richard Emsoii 

for rent reserved of Sesoncote manor, due at Michaelmas last according to 
the lease thereof granted the said Richard [see A. 935], 23 October, 
16 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 940. Grant by John Fort John Catour, and Sirs John Vale and 
John Capelon, chaplains, to Margaret Walweyn, widow, daughter and 
heir of John Rolvys, of Hope, of their manor of Phelpattys, &c., in 
Thornbury hundred, which they had by feoffment of the said John Rolvys, 
with remainder to the right heirs of the said John. Phelpattys manor, 
Tuesday the feast of SS. Nereus, Achilleus, and Pancratius, 22 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 941. Grant by John Foort, of Thornbury, to Thomas Payn, of 

Oldbury, Joan his wife and John their son, for their lives, of his share 
of a croft called ' Margeriecroft,' and the meadow John Erneburgh lately 
held of him in ' le Hamme ' and Sparpull in Oldbury, paying 4s. 8d. yearly 
and keeping the croft paling in good repair. Oldbury, 24 September, 
5 Henry VI. 

[Glouc.] A. 942. (1.) Grant by Robert son of Heymo to St. Mary's of 

Tewkesbury, of as much liberty in any land they hold of his fee as he 
himself has from his lord, viz., sac and soc, tol and teym, &c. Witnesses : 
Geoffrey de Meyseo, Ascio the Constable, Robert the- Chaplain. 
Transcript. 

(2.) Confirmation by William, Earl of Gloucester, to the Church of 
St. Mary, of Tewkesbury, of all churches, lands, tithes, &c., granted them 
by Robert son of Hamo, his grandfather, and Robert 'Consul' his father. 
Witnesses : Reginald de Chaiun', Fulk son of Warin, Roeland de Valoniis, 
Roger de Guvyz, Pykard the Clerk, Peter de Saltemar, Agellyn de Purbyk, 
Ernald Brytho. Warham, 1140, ii. Id. Januar. Transcript. 

(3.) Confirmation by King William to St. Mary's monastery, Tewkesbury, 
of the grant to them by Robert son of Hamo, of the fishing of the town 
with free stream, mills, a meadow for tithes, a meadow for pasture which 
is by the fishery, the meadows of Edmundeshulla and Seldena, the land of 
Roger " vinitor," and the churches of Walys, a " beyd " with a fishery where 
an island divides the " beyd," &c. Witnesses : William the Chancellor, 
Robert son of Heymo, Roger son of Gerold, Water Gyffard. Transcript. 
[See Charter Roll, 28 Edward I., No. 28 ; Deputy Keeper's 29th Report. 
App. p. 37]. 

(4.) Confirmation by Henry I. to the abbot and monks of St. Mary, of 
Tewkesbury, of all their possessions in churches, tithes, lands, &c., aa 
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of the church, and as -when in the demesne of King William and Queen 
Matilda, his father and mother, quit of shires and hundreds, gelds and 
danegelds, &c. Witnesses : Roger, bishop of Salisbury, Robert, bishop 
of Lincoln, Robert, Earl of Mellent, Robert, Earl of Gloucester, Bryen, son 
of the Earl, Hamo Dapifer, Walter of Gloucester. Winchester [A.D. 1119- 
1123]. Transcript. [See Charter Roll, 28 Edward I., No. 16; Deputy 
Keeper's 30th Report, App. p. 203.] 

Glouc. A. 943. Grant by Henry de Penbrugge, knt., for 100/., to Sir Hugh 

le Despenser, of a wood and land in Wynestan, contiguous to Sir Hugh's 
wood and castle of ' la Musardere ' ; the bounds of such wood and land being 
very accurately specified. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Paveli, Ingeram 
Berenger, John de Actone, John de Langeleie, knts., Master William de 
Apperle, and others (named). Wynestan, Wednesday the feast of the 
Apostles Philip and James, 31 Edward I. Seal of arms. 

[Glouc.] A. 944. Agreement whereby Roger de Toketon and Lucy his wife 

release to Stephen, son of Robert de Crofte, all lands and tenements they 
had in the hundred of . . . ., as the said Lucy's dower after the 
death of William de Toketon her late husband, in exchange for a grant 
of 18 acres of Stephen's land. Witnesses: John Savage, John Elys, 
John and Walter, sons of John de Tenent, Ralph de West Renharn, and 
Peter his son, and others (named). Damaged. 

[Glouc.] A. 945. Release by Henry, son of William le Fox, of Thimeltorp, 
for 20*., to Sir Philip Basset, of a meadow his father held in Wycham 
parish, called ' Redmedwe.' Witnesses : Sir William de Anhor, William 
del Brendehaulle, of Clopetune, William and Henry Crisping, of Chasfeud, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Glouc.] A. 946. Grant by Geoffrey de Pulhani, lord of Wyneston, to Sir 
Hugh le Despenser, of Wynestone manor, with the advowson of the church, 
&c. Witnesses : Sirs Peter de Breouse and Ingeram Berenger, knts., John 
de Ratyndene, Thomas le Butiller, and others (named) . Seal. 

Glouc. A. 947. Grant by Malculm Musard to Sir Hugh le Despenser, the 

elder, of all his rent, as well of freemen as villain?, &c., which he had by 
grant of Alexander de Apetot, in Tettebury, Upton, Aughton, and 
Cherleton. Witnesses : Sirs John de Langelee, Milo de Reddebergh, 
knts., Thomas de Peddewith, and others (named). Seal. 

[Glonc.] A. 948. Release by Henry Bovet, of Wyneston, to Sir Hugh le 
Despenser, of that part of his land between the boundaries settled between 
Sir Hugh and Sir Henry de Penebrugge [see A. 943] on Tuesday the 
Vigil of the Apostles Philip and James, 31 Edward I., together with the 
common of pasture he has in the wood and tenement with which the 
said Hugh was enfeoffed by the said Henry. Witnesses : Sir William 
Mauncel, knt., Richard le Eyr, of Byseleye, and others (named). 
31 Edward I. [ United to A. 949-955 by a strip of parchment endorsed : 
" Quitclaims of the men of Wyneston of lands and pastures included within 
the park of La Musardere." 

[Glouc.] A. 949-955. Similar releases by John de Conlegh, William atte 
Hulle, of Weneston, John le Noble, John de la Hyde, John le Clerk, of 
Syde, Henry le Coock, of Weneston, and Simon son of Gilbert, respec- 
tively. All witnessed as above (A. 948). 31 Edward I. Seals to A. 949, 
953, and 955. 

[Herts.] A. 956. Release by Geoffrey de Scalariis, knt., to Richard the prior 

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of 10*. they were wont to pay him for certain land they held of him in 
Widihale. Witnesses : Sirs John de Scalariis, John de Gatelbiry, John 
de Novavilla, knts., and others (named). Seal nf arms, broken. 

[Herts.] A. 957. Grant by the same to the same of 32 acres of land in 

Widihale, situate as described. Witnesses as in A. 956. Seal of arms, 
broken. 

[Herts.] A. 958. Grant by Geoffrey de Scalariis, son of Hugh de Scalariis, to 

Holy Trinity, London, of 30 acres of land in Wydyhale, situate as described, 
at a yearly rent of 10s. [see A. 956.] Witnesses : Ralph de Bradefeld, 
Richard Muschet, William Flatnbard, William de Mora, Nicholas Tailard, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 959. Acquittance by David Zoche and Dame Margaret Bryan his 

wife, for a pipe of wine received from John Husee, knt., chief butler of 
England, by the hands of Roger Dele, his deputy in the port of London, 
towards the tun of wine granted her yearly at Michaelmas by the King. 
18 December, 17 Henry VIII. Two seals. 

[Herts.] A. 960. Grant by John, son of John de Tyteburst, for 10 marcs 

paid him, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of his land in the field called 
'Echenefeld' in Tyteburst, in Aldenham parish. Witnesses : Ranulph de 
Mimmes, John Talyeboys, and others (named). Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 961. Grant by Thomas son of Adam de Wrobele, to Saer son of 

Henry, for 91., of land in Senle, paying therefor yearly i Ib. of cummin 
and 2s. Witnesses : Helias de Sunning', William de Ladon, then sheriff 
of Middlesex, Peter son of Alan, John his brother, " William the clerk, 
son of John de Grenewiz, who composed this grant," and others (named). 
Before Christmas, 18 Henry III. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 962. Grant by Robert White (Albus) of Northwydihull, to William, 

eon of Ayluard de Wyhihull, of half a half virgate of land in West Wydihull, 
with half the croft and messuage that William Carter formerly held, at a 
yearly rent of 2s. Witnesses : William Malenard, of Wydihull, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 963. Acquittance by Richard de Thewinge, clerk, for a yearly 

farm of 6 marcs received from the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, for land they hold of him in Thewinge and Hertfordingebury, so 
that they are quit of such yearly payment till the feast of St. Andrew the 
Apostle, 1273. London, Sunday next after the translation of St. Edward, 
1273. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 964. Grant by William Wayte, son and heir of the late Thomas 

Wayte called Swon, of St. Alban's, to John Radeslo, of the same, shoemaker, 
of all his lands, &c., in St. Alban's, in the parishes of Rykemeresworth and 
Northhawe. Witnesses : William Nonny, then bailiff of St. Alban's, and 
others (named). Friday before Holy Trinity, 41 Edward III. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 965. Grant by John, son of Alan de Tythebyrste, to Hugh son of 

Alan, of lands in Tythebyrste called ' La Wouderidinge ' and ' Jordan's 
field,' situnte as described, paying therefor 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Guy 
Taylbois, John Durant, and others (named). Damaged. 

[Hrts.] A. 966. Release by Juliana, late wife of Robert Grymbald, of Ware, 

to John, son of William Attewatere, of a moiety of a messuage in Ware, 
situate as described. Ware, Sunday next after the Conception, 27 Edward III. 
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A. 967. Grant by William, son of William de London, clerk, to Sayer 
son of Henry, of lands, &c., in Wal[tham.] Witnesses : Sir John de 
Lamfare, Ralph de Moriwal, and others (named). Seal. Fragment. 

A. 968. Grant by Milo de Westmelle and Alice his wife, formerly 
wife of Hugh de Manny[ng], to John de Man[nyng] of land in Thun- 
mannemade, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir John le Moyne, Sir 
Robert de la Rokele, and others (named). Seal. Very much damaged. 

A . 969. Certificate of John le Despenser and Alice his wife, to their 
tenants of Wydihull, that they have appointed John de la Morewelese, their 
attorney, to put Sir Adam de Stratton in possession of rents of 7s. 6d., 
% Ib. cummin, and J Ib. of pepper, which the tenants pay for the lands, &c., 
they hold, and which they have demised to the said Adam in perpetuity. 
London, Sunday after St. Gregory the Pope, 4 Edward I. Seal. 

A. 970. Grant by William Sandresshe, of Erdele, co. Hertford, to 
John Clerk, John Scot, of the same, William Hooge, of Wattone atte Ston, 
and William Marchal, of Ware, of a tenement in Ware, formerly John 
Parker's, situate as described. Ware, Thursday before St. John ante 
Portam Latinain, 4 Henry IV. 

A. 971. Grant by John Scrippe, son of the late Symon Scrippe, of 
Sabritew[o]rthe, to John Horn, citizen of London, and Anice his wife, of a 
quit rent of \d. he receives of Richard le Ger for land in ' la Hyde ' in 
Sabritew[o]rthe parish. Witnesses : John le Blund, Geoffrey de Matham, 
Henry de Savecompe, and others (named) . Portion of seal. Damaged. 

A. 972. Release by Cecilia, late wife of John Mauveis, of Hertford, 
to Richard de Tewinge, clerk, of the dower land, &c., she has of the 
tenement of Ealdbury, formerly her husband's, in Hertfordingebury. 
Witnesses: John son of Norman, Alexander Clobbe, Alexander, provost 
of Hertford, and others (named). Market Place of Hertford, St. Scolastica 
the Virgin's Day, 1251. Seal. 

A. 973. Surrender by Alice, late wife of Henry de Erdelee, to John 
Dodebroke, of Borham, of a messuage and 26 acres of land in Borham, 
for ejection from the wardship of which she had been impleaded by Dode- 
broke, before Geoffrey de Scrope and his companions, the wardship belong- 
ing to him by reason of the minority cf John, son and heir of Henry 
de Erdelee, the premises being held by knight's service : she having 
acknowledged before the Justices at Northampton, at Easter, 2 Edw. III., 
that the wardship thereof belonged to Dodebroke till the heir was of age. 
Witnesses : Edmund de Baduwe, Roger de Cliftone, Hamo Peverel, and 
others (named). Borham, Tuesday the feast of St. Petronilla the Virgin, 
2 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 974. Grant by John Bolom to Roger ate Dore of a tenement in 
St. Albans parish, in Sopwell Lane, situate as described. St. Albatis, 
St. Mark the Evangelist's day, 20 [?] Edward III. Seal. Much damaged. 

A. 975. Licence by Laurence de Hastynges, Earl of Pembroke, lord 
of Weysefbrd and Bergeveney, to Thomas de Cheddesworth, clerk, to 
assign to the prior and convent of Anglesey the lands he holds in Brahyng, 
which formerly belonged to Sir Robert de Chalers. London, 3 May, 
21 Edward III. Portion of seal. Much damaged. 

A. 976. Grant by Elias Trussel to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of an 
annual rent of 2d. issuing out of lands called ' Horemede,' &c., in .... 
Witnesses : Gregory de Wrobbelc, Ranulph de Mimmes, John Tayleboys, 
and others (named). . . May, 1 Edward I. Seal. Portion of the 
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[ ] A. 977. Fragment of document, undecipherable. Seal: " Roberti 

fiV Roberti Blis [?]." 

[Herts.] A. 978. Bond of Simon Hagar, of Ware, Herts, to David Hagar, of 

the same, in 40/., to be paid if he fail to pay the said David yearly, during 
his life, the sum of 41. 6s. 8d. for a messuage called " the Kateryn Whele " 
in Ware, wherewith the said David and Thomas Mershe, of Stansted, Herts, 
have enfeoffed Simon, and Thomas Birche, Charles Bull, Nicholas Thorne, 
and others, to Simon's use, by deed of the same date as this bond. 29 April, 
21 Henry VIII. 

Herts. A. 979. Grant by [Thomas] bishop of Durham, Eobert Bothe, clerk, 

Essex. Thomas Portyngton, and others, to Thomas bishop of Lincoln, William 
Hastynges, Thomas Vaughan, knt., Richard Pigot, serjeant-at-law, William 
Huse, and others, of the manors of Hunnesdou and Estwyk, and all other 
lands, &c., in cos. Herts and Essex, lately belonging to William Oldhall, 
knt. : appointing attorneys to deliver them possession of the premises 
[A.D. 1514]. four seals remaining. Fragment, much damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 980. Grant by Ranulph de Mimmes, and Mary his wife, to Walter 

de Camera and Emma his wife, of seven acres of land in .... called 
' Wlfordingemere.' Two seals. Very much damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 981. Grant by Thomas de Flaunden to William Lambert, of a 
messuage, curtilage, and garden, &c., in Flaunden. Seal. Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 982. Release by Geoffrey the Clerk, of Great Hormead, and Avelina 
his wife, to Sir Denis de Montekensio, of two acres of land in Little 
Hormead. Witnesses : Sir William le Baud, Sir John Bard, Sir Peter 
Cardun, and others (named). Portion of seal. Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 983. Grant by John de Brutewell to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of 

a messuage and land in Harpesfeld. Witnesses : Walter de Meriden, 
Walter le Blound, John le Bretun, and others (named). London, Saturday 
before St. Mark the Evangelist, 56 Henry III. Seal. Very much 
damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 984. Release by Robert le Eyseler to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of 
14 acres of land which he held, at a yearly rent of 8*., in Titeburste, in 
Aldenham parish, which the said Robert had by grant of John de Wauton, 
knt., whose charter thereof he delivered to the said Adam on Friday the feast 
of St. Matthew the Apostle, 52 Hen III. Witnesses : John Taileboys, 
Richard le Bokelere, John de Bretun, and others (named). 52 Henry III. 
Seal. Damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 985. Grant and bond of Richard le Bokelere to Adam de Strattone, 
clerk, to pay him 6s. Sd. yearly rent, to make suit of court, and perform 
other services to him in Titeburste, which he has been wont, to pay to John, 
son of John de Titeburste, for the lands, &c., he holds of him there : which 
services the said John has sold to the said Adam. London, Tuesday the 
vigil of St. Mary, 52 Henry III. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 986. Release by Joan, late wife of Walter de Wald, to the prioress 

of the cell by St. Albans, and the convent of the same place, of land in 
St. Stephen's parish, iu ' le Park ' soken, in the meadow called ' Lakerssete.' 
Witnesses : William de Bolum, then steward of the liberty of St. Albans, 
John Kenelm, and others (named). April, 1283. 

[Herts.] A. 987. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to John Symund, of Wadesmelne, for 60s., of land in Aspedene, in 
the field called ' Reefeld,' situate as described, at a yearly rent of 3*. 
Witnesses : Roger Bryen, Peter de Thany, Simon Trenchefoil, and others 
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[Herts.] A. 988. Release by Thomas Umfrey, butcher, of St. Albans, to 

William Newelond, the like of the same, of a shop in the Butchery of 
St. Albans, situate as described. Witnesses ; William Nony, then 
bailiif of St. Albans, and others (named). 20 February, 44 Edward III. 

[Herts.] A. 989. Grant by Hysouda, daughter of Ralph Burel, to Nicholas 

the Tailor (Cissor'), son of Nicholas Belemeyns, and Christiana his wife, 
for 10*., of a messuage in Fispoll Street, St. Albans, situate as described, 
they paying her d. yearly, aud to the prioress of Sopwell28rf. Witnesses : 
Thomas Benet, then provost, Alexander le Taylur, Thomas le Prestere, 
and others (named). 

[HerU.] A. 990. Grant by William Throwere, of Redburne, Herts, to William 

Cok, butcher, of St. Albans, and John Pryour, of Barnet, of a shop in the 
Butchery, St. Albans, situate as described. Witnesses : William Todde, 
bailiff of St. Albans, John Valnntyne, and others (named). Tuesday 
the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 4 Henry VI. 

[Herts.] A. 991. Release by Margery, late wife of Peter cle Beuchamp, to 

William Poleys, of Buntyngford, of all lands, &c., which the latter has by 
grant of her said husband and John his son, in Alfledowyk. Witnesses : 
John de Beuchamp and others (named). Buntyngford, Saturday next after 
Michaelmas, 19 Edward II. 

[Herts.l A. 992. Grant by Roger, sou of Sir William de Ayete, knt., and 

Juliana his wife, to John le Tannur and Agnes his wife, for 40*., of a 
tenement in Fisshpolestrete, St. Albans, situate as described, paying 
therefor yearly 2s. to the nuns de Pratis. Witnesses : William de Bullun, 
marshal of the liberty of St. Albans, Adam de Nedham, and others 
(named). 

[Herts.] A. 993. Grant by Sir John de Walthon, knt., to Robert le Sollere, of 

land in Titeburste, in the parish of Aldenham, formerly Alan le Lanediman's, 
at a yearly rent of Ss. Witnesses : Roger de Heydene, Henry de Freme, 
John Tailleboys, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 994. Release by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Walter Hakun, son of Roger Hakun, of 3s. annual rent 
he owed them for 10 acres which the canons granted to Henry de Hichintone, 
Roger's great-grandfather (proavo) ; in exchange for which Walter has 
granted the prior and canons 2 acres in Apsedene. Witnesses : Sir 
Henry de Boclond, John de Scalariis, and others (named). Hertford, at 
the itinerary of the Justices in Eyre, viz., Henry de Baton, Alan de 
Wassand, Reginald de Cobbeham, William Brito, and William de Wilton, 
32 Henry III. 

[Herts.] A. 995. Confirmation by Aubrey de Marines of the grant made by 
John de Marines, his brother, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of 49 acres and a meadow in Ayshesaldwyk. Witnesses : 
Ralph son of Fnlk, Richard Muschet, Luke de Tany, Oliver de Sandnn, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 996. Grant by Agnes daughter of Robert, to the nuns of St. 

Mary of Sopwelle, of an annual rent of 3. issuing from a shop in 
St. Albans, situate as described, and of a stall in the market-place there, 
paying yearly ^d. to Godfrey Rufus, und for the stall Id. to Ralph Rop, 
and 1*. to Thomas, son of Richard Astmar. Witnesses : William de 
irussoburv, then steward, Geoffrey de Gildewich, and others (named). 

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Cornw. A. 997. Grant by John Stubulwas, of Trederf, to Ivo his son, of a 

moiety of all his land in Trederf that Ralph de Trederf, his father, held, to 
be held in capite, paying 4s. yearly to Sir Ralph de Tregotl, chief lord of 
the fee, and tallage of county Cornwall. Other covenants specified. 
Trederf, Saturday after Scolastica, 16 Edward I. 

Herts. A.. 998. Grant by Alice Long, of Aspeden, Herts, late wife of John 

Long, to Roger Bylle, rector of Aspeden, Luke Long, Henry Reymond, of 
Buntyngford, William Archer, and John Howe, of the same, of all her 
lands and possessions in Aspeden, Leyston, Wakele, and Alsewyk, or 
elsewhere in co. Hertford. Sunday next after St. Martin, 15 Henry VI. 

[Herts.] A. 999. Release by Katherine, daughter and one of the heirs of John 

Poley. of Buntyngford, of certain lands and tenements that Nicholas de 
Langeleye and Alice her mother hold for the latter's life in Aspeden, 
Alfiadewyk, Bokolonde, Wydihale, Throkkynge, Westmelne, and Wakele, 
the reversion whereof belongs to her sisters and herself; releasing her right 
therein to the said Nicholas and Alice and the heirs of the former. Feast of 
St. Marcellus the Martyr, 31 Edward III. 

[Herts.] A. 1000. Release by Robert Street (de Strata) and Felicia his wife to 

John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a messuage and 
land in Aspeden, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Rupell, 
John de Marinis, and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Herts.] A. 1001. Grant by Richard le Chamberleng, of Hallingeby, and Juliana 

his wife, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 
land in Brock and Gatesberi, situate as described, &c., paying yearly lid. 
to the chief lords of the fee. Witnesses : John de Scalariis, Sir R. de 
Rupell, knts., and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Herts.] A. 1002. Grant by John Wodecok, and Juliana his wife, to William 

de Middelton, clerk, of 3 acres in Aldenham parish, situate as described, 
paying therefor \%d. yearly to Thomas de la Forde and his heirs. Wit- 
nesses : Ranulf de Mimmes, John Tailleboys, and others (named). 
Damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1003. Grant by Payn, son of Adam, son of Payn de Terefeud, 

to Alan de Bradenache, son of Henry de Bradenache, of land at Astanes- 
hulle, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Boclande, kut., 
John de Gledes', Warin de Bradenache, clerk, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1004. Grant by Nicholas de Anesty to the canons of Holy 

[Essex.] Trinity, London, for the souls of himself, Margaret his wife, and others, of 
the land the canons held of Richard his grandfather and Hubert his father 
at Berkedene ; of the 4 librates of land Hubert his great grandfather gave 
them in Bracking manor (Braughing) ; release of any right he may have 
to present to Bracking church ; and grant of 20 solidates of land in 
Teye, which his grandfather gave them. Witnesses : Robert Walsh 
(Walense), William de la Mare, William Flambard, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1005. Grant by Hubert, son of Richard de Anesti, to the canons 

[Essex.] of Christchurch, London, of the land in Berkedene which his father 

Richard granted them ; of four librates of land which his grandfather 

Hubert granted them in the manor of Brackinges (Braughing), part of the 

16 librates that King Stephen and Queen Matilda gave the said Hubert, 

with a proviso that if the heirs of Stephen and Matilda give him or his 

heirs 16 librates elsewhere in exchange, the canons shall have 4 librates of 

such exchanged land ; of the land they had of his fee of Brackinges in the 

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of 20 solidates of land in Teye, which Hubert his graiidfather gave them. 
Witnesses: Sir Philip the Priest (Sacerdote) of Hormade, Eobert the 
Priest of Anestey, Michael de Munteni, Richer de Marci, knt., and many 
others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1006. Grant by Eobert le Stacker, of Apseden, to brother 

Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in 
Russewellemade, situate as described. Witnesses : Ralph Muschet, 
Simon Treuthfoyle, and others (named). [A.D. 1264-1280.] 

[Herts.] A. 1007. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 

to William called Prest, of Bouclonde, and Margery his wife, of land in a 
field called ' Monefeld ' in Bouclonde, at a yearly rent of 3s. Witnesses : 
Henry and John de Bouclonde, William de Polhey, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Vacat quia dimittitur per copiam cuidam Roberto Prentys." 
Very much damaged. 

Herts. A. 1008. Grant by Adam de Stratton, clerk, to Osbert de Waterford, 

of land of the fee of Richmond in Beneggho, which Adam had by gift of 
the prior and convent of Bermundesey, at a yearly rent of 9*. 9d., with clause 
for distraint on the said land and other possessions of Osbert in co. Hertford, 
in case of non-payment of rent. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Meridon, 
William de Aete, Luke de Taney, knts., and others (named). Richemund, 
the Annunciation, 1275. 

[Herts.] A. 1009. Grant by Robert Cosin, of Gatesbery, to Sir Nicholas de 

Kavenedis, chaplain, of land in Brackynge (Braughing), in the field called 
' Brackyngefeld,' in the citltura called ' Syxaker,' situate as described. 
Witnesses : Richard de Gatesbery, Richard de Rupell, and William his 
brother, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1010. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Robert de Sandon, smith, of a messuage and land that Hugh 
Smith formerly held in Brakking (Braughing), situation accurately 
described, on payment of 6d. yearly and performance of various smith's 
services herein specified. Witnesses : John de Scalariis, Robert de Rokele, 
Thomas de Bordesden, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1011. Indenture of agreement whereby Thomas le Verly, of Little 

Hadham, and Alice his wife, demise to John de Melkleye certain land, a mes- 
suage in New Street,[Staundon: see A.. lO13],landin 'le Holme,' Monemad 
and Wychemers, and a yearly rent of 3s. l^d. in Staundone, if they do not 
by sunset on the morrow of Michaelmas, 13 Edward I., pay him the price of 

12 quarters of wheat wherewith he has accommodated them : the grant of 
the premises, by consent of the parties, being placed in the hands of 
Benedict Bolt till the above-named date. Witnesses : Sir Robert de 
Melkleye, knt., Benedict Bolt, and others (named). Ascension Day, 

13 Edward 1. 

[Herts.] A. 1012. Grant by Roger ate Dore to Nicholas le Sawyere, both of 

St. Albans, of a tenement in Soppewelle-lane, St. Albans, next the mill of 
Soppewelle. Witnesses : John Wynslowe, then bailiff of St. Albans, and 
others (named). Sunday next after the Invention of Holy Cross, 
26 Edward III. 

[Herts.] A. 1013. Grant by Thomas le Verly, of Little Hadham, and Alice 

his wife, to John de Melkeleye, of Staundon, of a messuage in Staundon 
formerly belonging to John Pake, father of the said Alice, situate at the 
head of New Street. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Melkeleye, knt., and many 
others (named). Sunday next after St. Dunstan the Bishop, 15 Edward J. 
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[Herts.] A. 1014. Graiit l.y Thomas, sun of Adam ilc Wiobele, to Saer son ot 

Henry, of land in Senle, paying him therefor yearly ^ Ib. of cummin, 
and 2*. to the chief lord of the fee. Witnesses : Helias de Sunning, 
William de Ladon, then sheriff of Middlesex, Peter son of Alan, and John 
his brother, and many others (named). Christmas, 19 Henry III. 

[Herts.] A. 1015. Grant by Hugh de Marines, son of Gwerric de Marines, to 

Holy Trinity, London, of land in Westir.eln, at Sudpurtewelle, Sefledelee, 
Stocking, and Ruwenhofeld. Witnesses : Richard de Gate[s]bury, Adam 
de Bracking, Richard de Melcleghe, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1016. Grunt by Thomas le Verly, of Staundoii, and Alice his wife, 

daughter of John Pake, to John de Melkeleye, of all their claim to the dower 
that Agnes, formerly wife of the said John Pake, holds ai'ter his death in 
Staundon : Alice making oath on the high altar at Staundon never at or 
after the decease of the said Agnes to make any claim thereto. Witnesses : 
Sir Robert de Melkeleye, knt., and others (named). Wednesday after the 
Purification, 16 Edward I. 

[Herts.] A. 1O17. Grant by Nicholas Sawyere, of St. Albans, to Richard le 

Houte and Nicholas Smyth, of the above tenement in Sopwel-lane, 
St. Albaus. [See A. 1012.] Witnesses: John Baldewyn, bailiff of 
St. Albans, and others (named). Maundy Thursday, 36 Edw. III. 

[Herts.] A. 1018. Grant by Henry Cnstaunce, of Mundane, to John Baker 

(Pistor'), of Ware, and Joan his wife, of a messuage with a garden and 
little holm in Stanstede of the abbot of Waltham Holy Cross, and a holm 
in the same place containing three acres of meadow, and held in capite of 
the abbot of Holy Cross by a yearly service of 5*. Stansted Abbots, 
Thursday next before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 4 Edward II. 

[Herts.] A. 1019. Grant by Thomas le Verly and Alice his wife, to John de 

Melkelegh, of Stauudon, of their messuage, formerly belonging to John 
Pake, deceased, father of the said Alice, situate at the east head of New 
Street, Staundon. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Melklegh, knt., Roger and 
Harno Brian, Benedict Bolt, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1020. Grant by Silvester sou of Walter, to W. de Cleresvaus, of 

the land his father Walter held in Senly, with the dower his mother 
Matilda sold him for 20*. in the court of Alan de Sumer, for 40 years, 
paying yearly half a marc to the said Alan. Witnesses : Gilbert de Hi, 
Thomas del Wald, Geoffrey le Bretun, and others (named). Michaelmas 
next after the first interdict made throughout England for Stephen de 
Langethon, archbishop of Canterbury, in the reign of John, son of Henry 
son of Matilda, King of England. 

[Herts.] A. 1021. Grant by Thomas le Verly, of Little Hadham, and Alice 

his wife, to John de Melkeley of their share of a messuage in New Street, 
[Staundon], land in Staundon situate as described, and a yearly rent 
of 3*. l^d. issuing out of Staundon and payable by the tenants whose 
names are mentioned herein. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Melkeley, knt., 
William Teobald, of Westmeln, Benedict Bolt, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1022. Grant by William de Ardern in Rodborne, to Thomas 

Willyams, of Molynton, Margery his wife, and William their son, for term 
of their lives, of a messuage and land in Eodborne, situated as described, 
paying therefor 6s. yearly and performing the services specified. Monday 
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[ Herts.] A. 1023; G rant by William, son of John de Hertfordingburi, to Richard 

de Tewinge, clerk, for 30s., of land in Pleswellevelde [Hertfordingbury], 
situate as described. Witnesses : Godfrey and Simon de Tewinge, J. le 
Moine, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1024. Grant by Hugh de Broke, son of Sir Hugh de Broke, to 

William de Montagu, Elizabeth his wife, and the heirs of William, of all 
his lands and tenements of ' La Hide ' in Langley Abbots. Witnesses : 
Sirs Simon de Montagu, Robert de Caygnes, Humfrey de Beauchamp, 
John de la Mare, of Gersindon, Nicholas Turvile, William de Beauchamp, 
knts., and others (named). Carsinton, co. Oxon, Monday next after 
St. Hilary, 30 Edward I. 

[Herts.] A. 1025. Grant by Peter de Beuchamp to William, son of Thomas 

de Bordesdene, of all that part of a tenement in Lestonecherch parish 
which he bought of Cyprian de Wodemade, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Henry de Bokelaund, Clement de AJsewyk, Walter Jurdon, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1026. Release by Laurence de Brok. son and heir of the late 

Sir Hugh de Brok, to Elizabeth, late wife of Sir William de Montagu, knt., 
of all lands, &c., formerly belonging to his said father in ' la Countessehide,' 
in Lanjrley Abbots. Witnesses: Sirs Giles de Trompeton and Robert 
Malet, knts., Mathew de la Vache, and others (named). Aston Clynton, 
Thursday before St. Gregory the Pope, 17 Edward II. 

[Herts.] A. 1027. Grant by Roger de Buutingford to Holy Trinity, London, of 

1^ acres of land which he had of the said canons at 3d. yearly, in the parish 
of Lefstonecherche, situate as described. Witnesses : Sirs John Baard, 
John de Patemere, Robert de la Rokele, William de Horsedene, and 
Henry de Boclonde, knts., John de Marines, Brian de Trokkinge, and 
others (named). 

Herts. A. 1028. Grant by John le Bel, son of John le Bel, to John, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a messuage and land 
at Rifford in Lefstanecherch parish ; of any right he has to the dower that 
Albretha, his father's wife, held of his fee ; of several annual rents due 
from the people specified herein for lands in Apsedene, Wakele, and 
elsewhere in co. Herts. ; and of land in Refold called ' Pyridune ' : for which 
grant the canons have given 15s. to pay his debts, and will give to him 
or his assigns daily, as long as he lives at London, a white loaf and a 
gallon of ale, such as they receive in the refectory, either daily or twice 
or thrice a week, as he requires. Witnesses : John de Marines, Brian 
de Trokkinge, Robert de Rokele, und others (named). [A.D. 1252- 
1258.J 

Herts. A. 1029. Grant by John de Rocheford, son of Geoffrey, to Richard, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the service Roger de 
Esenden does him for the fee he held of him in Hertlbrdtingebiry, for 
land in Birchholt and Ho. Witnesses : William de Piro, William de 
Bordesden, and others (named). [A.D. 1316-1325.] Damaged. 

Herts. A. 1030. Grant by Richard de Ware to Sir William de Valence, lord 

of Pembroke, for 8 marcs, of a yearly rent of 6*. 9t/. that John le Sarmoner 
pays for a tenement in Hodesdone. Witnesses : Stephen de Bassingge- 
burn, knt., Robert de Gravele, Richard Kaerdyn, and others (named). 
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[Herts.] A. 1031. Release by Robert, sou and heir of the late John le Moyne, 

of Hertfordingebery, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 
a yearly rent of 6*. 3d. which they pay him for lands and tenements they 
hold in Rokefford, in Hertfordingbery. Witnesses : John de Northawe, 
John de Berkingg, and others (named). 

[Mddx.] A. 1032. Grant by Adam le Tailur, of Edelmeton, for 15*., to Richard, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres in Edel- 
meton, in Goldfeld, situate as described. Witnesses : William and 
Laurence de Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). [A.D. 1223- 
1252.] 

[Herts.] A. 1033. Indenture between Henry Elveden, son and heir of Thomas 

Elveden, and heir of John Elveden, his grandfather, and the convent of 
Holy Trinity, London. After reciting a grant by Richard de Gatesbury 
to St. Peter's church of Bracking, which belongs to the canons of Holy 
Trinity, of the chapel of St. James in Gatesbury, with all tithes in the said 
parish (except the tithe of 40 acres in the field called ' Litelredyng," which 
the nuns of Halywell hold of Richard), ou condition of the canons cele- 
brating four masses weekly in the chapel of Gntesbury, Elveden agrees 
with the canons to commute the four masses for two, to be celebrated 
weekly in the chapel of Holy Trinity, within the nave of the conventual 
church. The Chapter House of the convent, 14 September, 1487, 
3 Henry VII. 

[Herts.] A. 1034. Grant by Thomas de Flawenden, son of Nicholas de Flaw- 

enden, to Sir Hugh son of Otho, knt., of 20 acres of wood in Flawenden, 
situation accurately described. Witnesses: Sir Roger de Becheworthe 
and John de Chenne, knts., Sir Stephen de Chendut, the younger, William 
de Flawenden, clerk, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1035. Grant by John Cawmvyll to John Rothwell, clerk, parson of 

Wymyugton, John Adam, of St. Albans, William Basely and William Lode- 
ford, of all his lands, &c., in Essenden, Bishops Hatfelde and Herteford. 
20 August, 6 Henry V. 

[Herts.] A. 1036. Mandate of Malcolm Musard to Robert, called Acard, son 

of Nicholas de Coleshulle. Has granted to Sir Hugh le Despenser the 
annual rent of a marc which the said Robert was wont to pay him, and the 
knight's fee he held of him in Coleshulle, and therefore directs him to answer 
for the said rent and fee to the said Sir Hugh. Fasternam, Thursday next 
after St. Vincent, 31 Edward I. 

[Herts.] A. 1037. Grant by Thomas, the abbot, and the convent of St. James', 

Northampton, to Yseudia de Lichesbarewe, of land in Cristeshale, land and 
a messuage in Helmedon, land in Luffenhalegrave, Crawelefield, Linch, and 
Fulberue, situate as described, at a yearly rent of 2s. Witnesses : Unfrey 
de la Rokele, Reinbald de Chesewic, William de Lankelei, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1205-1220.] 

[Herts.] A. 1038. Demise by William, abbot of Ramsey, to Plesencia, late, wife 

of Geoffrey, called the Vintner (Vinitar'), of Cruce Roys,, for term of 
her life, of a messuage in Terefeld, and 12 acres of land forming half a 
cultura, called ' Oldefelde,' in the same parish, next to Cruce Roys, paying 
10e?. yearly and doing suit twice a year in the court at Terefeld for the 
same. Witnesses : John de Harpesfeld, John de Gledeseye, and others 
(named). 

[Herts.] A. 1039. Grant by Fulk, son of Hugh de Riford, to the prior and 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 12s., of land he holds of them in 
Berkeden, situate as described. Witnesses : Simon and Richard de 
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[Herts.] A. 1040. Release by John, the warden, and the brethren of the 

House of St. Mary of Anestey, to lady Dionisia cle Montchesny, of two acres 
and half a rod of their land in a field called ' Berdene,' situate as described, 
in exchange for land which John de Benden held of the same lady. 
Witnesses : Sir Simon de Fourneus, Richard Bideford, knts., Henry 
de Braghing, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1041. Grant by Ralph de Aqua to Geoffrey the Chaplain (Capel- 

lano) of Brnckinges, of land in Nordfeld, Witnesses : Henry de Furnell, 
Teobald son of Alan, Richard de Monasterio, Simon, Reginald and 
Stephen his sons, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1042. Certificate of King Stephen to the bishop of London, 
justices, sheriffs, barons, ministers, and all his faithful people of Hertford- 
shire, that he has confirmed the grant made by Hubert, the Queen's Cham- 
berlain, to the Church of Holy Trinity [London] Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1043. Grant by Hubert, the Queen's Chamberlain, to the canons 

of Christchurch, London, of four librates of land in Braching manor, by 
gift of Agnes his wife and Richard and John his sons, portion of the 16 
librates that King Stephen and Queen Matilda gave him in exchange for 
his land of Benedis. If however the King and Queen give him land else- 
where in exchange for the 18 librates, the canons shall have four librates 
of such exchanged land. Witnesses : Matilda the Queen, Eustace the 
King's son, William de Ipra, Balderic de Sigillo, Thomas the Chancellor, 
Peter the King's clerk, Robert de Furnell, and others (named) FA D 
1135-1153.] 

A. 1044. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Robert the Carpenter (Carpentaria), of Erdeley, for 
10*. and a pittance of 2*., of land in Bracking situate as described, at a 
yearly rent of 18d. Witnesses : Henry de Bracking, Theobald the Clerk 
Richard le Meltre, and others (named). [A.D. 1260-1268.] 

A. 1045. Indenture witnessing that Sir Thomas de Maundevile, knt., 
lord of Brumfeld, has enfeoffed Simon the Marshal (Marescallum) of the 
New Temple, London, in his water-mill of Brumfeld, and the same Symon 
has delivered the mill to Sawal de Brumfeld and Ralph le Despenser, for 
three years from the quiudene of Easter, 24 Edward I. ; and that Sir Thomas 
has granted Sawal and Ralph timber and carriage for all necessary purposes 
for Ihe mill, on condition of their restoring the mil! in as good condition as 
they found it at the end of the three years, if they do not wish to hold it 
longer. Witnesses : Sir Walter de Wyduhelle, rector of Black Notele 
church, and others (named). Brumfeld, the Annunciation, at the beeinnin? 
of 1296. 

[Herts.] A. 1046. Confirmation by Alan, son of Richard de Faversham, to 

the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 6., of the release that 
Richard de Melcleia, son of Robert, made them of 15 acres in Bracking ; 
and release by the same, to the same of the whole half virgate of landln 
the same place that his father Richard held of the priory, of which the 
15| acres are a portion. Witnesses : Philip de Audebir', Richard Perdice, 
Turgis, Stanhard, and others (named). 

[HertB.] A. 1047. Grant by Beatrix, daughter of Ralph Tioch, to John 

Parinentar, of Brackinges, of the land in Brackinges he had held before of 
her father. Witnesses : Geoffrey the Priest (Presbitero) of Brackinges, 
Gervase the Chaplain of Hormead, Warin the Provost of our lord the King 
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[Herts.] A. 1048. Grant by Adain de Bracking, son of Teobald, for the souls 

of himself, Margaret his wife, and his ancestors, to Richard, the prior, and 
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two dole of land in Bracking, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Richard, vicar of Bracking, Thomas and 
Ralph, chaplains, Robert de la Rokele, Robert Luvel, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1049. Grant by John de Laungeford, of Braughing, to Henry 

Sieve, of the same, of land in a field called ' Netherstokkyng,' in Braughyng, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Richard de Gatesbury, Simon le Rokele, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1050. Confirmation by Matilda, Queen of England, of the grant 

made by the King to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for the souls of 
Matilda her daughter, and Baldwin her son, who are buried in the said 
church, of 100 solidates of land in Bra6king. Witnesses: Eustace the 
King's sou, William de Ipra, Richard de Luci, and Warin de Lisoriis. 
[A.D. 1135-1153.] 

[Herts.] A. 1051. Certificate by Stephen, King of England, to the bishop of 

London, the justices, sheriffs, and others, of Hertfordshire, of his grant to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for the souls of Mathilda his daughter and 
Baldwin his son, of 100 solidates of land in Braching, as freely as they 
were held by Queen Matilda and himself. Witnesses: 'M[atildaj my 
Queen, E[ustace] my son,' W. de Ipra, W. Mart', Richard de Luci, Richard 
deCanvill, and Warn' de Lusor[iis]. London. [A.D. 1135-1153.] 

[Herts.] A. 1052. Grant by Henry de la W r odecroft to Sir Ewstace, the prior, 

and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Brackyng, in the field 
called ' Chyrchfyld.' Witnesses : Robert de Melkley, Richard de Rupellis, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1268-1280.] Fragment, half the document 
irantinff. 

[Herts.] A. 1053. Eelease by Felicia, late wife of Robert de Strata, to John, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Berkeden in 
fields called ' Refeld ' and ' Meldfeld,' and of land they had from her late 
husband in Cornee and Wydihale. Witnesses : John de Marins, Milo de 
VVestmelne, Henry de Bracking, Master John le Fraunceys, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Herts.] A. 1054. Grant by Thomas, son of Geoffrey de Bordlesdene, to 

William the Chaplain (Capellano) of Gerdile, of a messuage with appur- 
tenances in Bordlesdene, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Robert de 
Ripella, knt., Henry de Bracking, Simon de Aldebery, clerk, and others 
(named). 

[Herts.] A. 1055. Grant by William, son of Robert the Dean (Decant), of 

Audeberi, to Walter the Chaplain of Brackinges, of land in Sparkewelle, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Geoffrey the Chaplain, Robert Luvel, 
Theobald Frar.kelein, Robert de Mechegros, and others (named). Much 
damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1056. Confirmation by Richard I. to the abbot and monks of 

St. Albans of all liberties and privileges as herein recited on all lands they 
hold, prohibiting from entering on such lands any minister steward, butler, 
chamberlain, " dispensator," porter or provost against the will and consent 
of themselves or their successors. Witnesses : B[aldvvin] archbishop of 
Canterbury, H[ugh] bishop of Lincoln, Earl William de Mandeville, 
William Marshal. Ga[rc]inton, 17th September, 1 Richard I., by the hand of 
William the Chancellor. " This was the tenor of our charter under our first 
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" Germany was given into the power of another, has been changed. These 
are witnesses however of this renewal (iunovationis), H[ubert] arch- 
bishop of Canterbury, [ bishop] of Evreux, R. archdeacon of 
Richmond and S. of Wells, Robert and Joell, chaplains, Robert de 
Harecurt. Given by the hand of Master Roscelin, then vicegerent. 
. . . [Isle of] Andely, 12 November," [7 ?] Richard I. Much torn 

and damaged. 

A. 1057. Grant by Peter the Chaplain to Robert, son of Robert de 
Senleia, of a croft between the land of Sarich and the way going eastward, 
at a yearly rent of 12d. Witnesses : Thomas de Waldo, Adam de Suraeri, 
Philip de Titeburste, Walter de Faleise, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1058. Grant by Thomas le Verly and Alice his wife to John de 

Melkekye, of Staundon, of a messuage at Staundou, formerly John Pake's, 
deceased, father of the said Alice, situate at the east end of New Street ; 
except the hall and a room, which they retain. Witnesses : Sir Robert de 
Melkeley, knt., John called ' Mareshal,' and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1059. Grant by Peter the Chaplain to Robert, son of Robert de 

Senlea, of land in Senley, formerly Walter Neuman's, situate as described, 
at a yearly rent of 2*. Witnesses : Thomas de Waldis, Adam de Sumeri, 
son of Alan, Walter de Faleise and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1060. Grant by [Peter ?] the Chaplain, of Ipswich, to Sir Hugh, 

son of Otho, for 10 marcs, of a yearly rent of 3*. 6d. in Flaundeu, issuing 
out of the tenements, &c., herein specified; and of a tenement, &c., in the 
same place. Witnesses : Sir John de Cheyne, Sir Stephen de Cheyndut, 
Sir Roger de Beseheswrthe, and others (named). Much damaged, 

[Herts.] A. 1061. Grant by Henry, son of Reimer de Loudon, to Walter son 

of Adam, for 5s., of the land that Huchtred held of him in Senle, and eight 
acres that were Hereward Cobbe's. Witnesses : Adam de Sumeri, Hugh 
his son, Alan de Sumeri, John his son, Walter del Faleis, and others 
(named). 

[Hertg,] A. 1062, 1063. Letters of attorney of Thomas Bolyngton, of Storte- 

ford, appointing attorneys to deliver seisin of certain lands, rents, &c., in 
Storteford to Nicholas Bolyngton, John Trotte, and William Mayner of 
the same, and John Bolyngton, of Farnham. Storteford, 2 January, 
o Edward IV. Damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1064. Release by Symon le Poter and Alice his wife, daughter of 

Payn de Therefeud, to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, 
of land in Therefeud, for the sum of nineteen marcs paid them. Witnesses : 
Henry de Bokland, Brian de Throckinge, John de Harpefeud, William de 
la Mare, and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285.] 

[Herts.] A. 1065. Demise by Guy de Tywinge to Richard Ayswy, draper, of 

London, for 10/., of all lands, &c., that Amabilia, who was wife of John 
his brother, holds by way of dower in Tywinge, to be held of him by the 
said Richard after Amabilia's death. Witnesses: Sir John son of Simon, 
Robert de Gtavele, William de Aece, Stephen de Bassingeburn, knts., and 
others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1066. Giant by Geoffrey Smith (Faber), " de Parco." to 

Walter de Camera and Emma his wife, of all his lands in the field called 
' Leuwardescroft ' in Tyteberste. Witnesses : Ranulf de Mimmes, John 
Taylebois, Gilbert, then Sergeant of Audenham, William de Tyteberste, 
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[Herts.] A. 1067. Grant by Simon Starling, of Terfeud, to Richard his son of 

a tenement in Terfeld, paying therefor yearly Sd. to Ramsey Abbey, and a 
pair of white gloves, value ^d , to the said Simon. Witnesses : Henry de 
Buclancle, Richard le Chamberlein, of Sandon, John de Gledeseye, and 
others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1068. Grant by Ralph de Canieis, at the petition of Hubert de 

Anesti, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Hugh Smith his 
iiativiis, with all his sequela. Witnesses : Robert Walensis, William Gardin, 
Richard de Bemden, William Dogeth, Turgis the bellringer (Campanar'.) 

[Herts.] A. 1069. Grant by Hugh de Marines to Holy Trinity, London, of an 

annual rent of (id., paid by Hugh the Chaplain for 10 acres he holds of 
him in Westmeln. Witnesses : John and Alexander de Leslies, Roger de 
Beuchodrey, John de Bemden, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1070. Grant by Hugh de Marines, son of Werric de Marines, to 

Holy Trinity, London, of a rent of le?. that Richard, son of Estmund de 
Melklle, is wont to pay out of the rent of I2d. which Richard de Westmelne, 
baker, pays for land in Westmelne Parva. Witnesses: Roger Hacun, 
John de Lyesnes, Simon de Melklle, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1071. Deed of sale by John Mylys, and William Mylys his son, 

husbandmen, witnessing that whereas Thomas Pomeroy, the prior, and 
the convent of Holy Trinity, London, by indenture dated in their Chapter 
House, 7 November, 33 Henry VI., demised to them the manor ofBerkeden, 
with rents and tithes in Westmell parish, &c., thereto belonging, with certain 
exceptions, for 30 years from the previous Michaelmas, at the yearly rent 
of 17/. 6s. 8d. ; they have sold and granted the premises to Ralph Joselyn, 
alderman, and now Mayor of London, for the portion of the term of 30 years 
still unexpired, he paying the above rent to Holy Trinity. London, 
8 February, 4 Edward IV. Damaged. 

A. 1072. Grant by John, son of Richard de Westmeln, to Richard 
son of Estmund, of land at Mannefeld in Westmeln. Witnesses : Thomas 
de Rapvilla, John de Lesues, Simon de Mellecleia, and others (named). 

A. 1073. Release by William atte Wattere, of Ware, Herts, to Roger 
Brantefelde, citizen and cordwainer of London, Nicholas Tanner, of Ware, 
and the assigns of Nicholas, of a tenement in Ware, situate as described, 
which he and Brantefelde lately had by feoffment of the said Nicholas. 
St. Gregory the Pope's day, 7 Henry V. 

[Herts.] A. 1074. Grant by John de Marines, son of Werric, to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Westmelne and 
Ayshesaldwyk, for 20 marcs. Witnesses : Ralph son of Pulk, Luke de 
Tany, Brian de Trekking, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1223-1252 ?] 

[Herti.] A. 1075. Agreement whereby John le Moyne undertakes to find food 

and clothing and all necessaries for John de Marines and Amabilia his 
wife, in his house, as long as Marines lives, or, if the latter prefers it, to 
pay him 12 marcs yearly, beginning at Michaelmas, 49 Henry III., for 
the same term, with right of distress if they fail to receive such necessaries 
or such sum ; and in return Marines releases to le Moyne, the tenement 
he held of him for life in Westmelne. Witnesses : Sir William de 
Horseden, Brian de Troking, Walter Hacun, and others (named). 
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[Herts.] A. 1076. Grant by Peter, son of Thomas de Saunford, to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land which he 
had by gift of Richard Baker (Pistoris) in Westmeln, and which the 
latter had by gift of Thomas his father. Witnesses : John de Marines. 
Peter Bussel, Henry de Brakking, and others (named). ' Brakking,' 
St. Nichomedes the Martyr's day, 1248. 

[Herts.] A. 1077. Release by Cristina, daughter of Alice de Quentone, to 

Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the five 
acres of land, &c., she held of them, called ' Wellemad,' in Westrnelne. 
Witnesses : John de Marines, Henry de Bracking, Theobald de Marines, 
and others (named). Berkeden, Tuesday next before St. Luke the 
Evangelist, 47 Henry III. 

[Herts.] A. 1078. Grant by Theobald de Westmelne to Gilbert, the prior, and 

the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Mannefeud field in 
Westmelne. Witnesses: Sir John Bahard, Sir John de Scalariis, Sir 
Robert de la Rokele, knts., Walter Hacun, Richard de Gatesberi, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1260-1264.] 

[Herts.] A. 1079. Grant by William de Horsedenden to Holy Trinity, 

London, of land in Wydihale. Witnesses : Sir John Baard, Sir Robert 
de la Rokele, Sir John de Patemere, knts., John de Marines, Brian de 
Troking, and others (named), 

[Herts.] A. 1080. Grant by James de Burtun, and Elena his wife, to John, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Westmelne, 
and Ralph their villain ; and release of an annual rent of 6d. they were 
wont to receive from the said convent. Witnesses : Sir Robert de la 
Rokele, John de Marines, Brian de Trocking, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Herts.] A. 1081. Grant by William, son of Godfrey de Aspeden, to Richard, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Wakley. 
Witnesses : Michael Master, Richard de Witebi, John de Lesnes, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] 

[Herts.] A. 1082. Grant by William, son of Jordan de Alsewyc, for 10s., to 

Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an annual 
rent of 12<?. that Bartholomew Holle, and Cristina his wife, pay for a 
messuage and land in Westmeln, whereof Id. yearly is to be paid the heirs 
of Hugh de Marines on behalf of the said William. Witnesses : Richard 
Musket, Aubrey de Marines, John de Leshes, and others (named). [A.D. 
1223-1252.] 

[Herts.] A. 1083. Grant by Alice de Overton to Cristiana her daughter, 
of land called ' Wellemed ' in Westmeln, the latter maintaining a lamp 
burning in Westmeln church for the celebration of mass, and paying 2d. 
yearly to the prior of Holy Trinity, London, and a halfpenny towards the 
sheriffs aid. Witnesses : John de Marines, Peter Bussell. and others 
(named). 

[Herts.] A. 1084. Release by Amice de Zoyng, late wife, of Geoffrey de 

Zoyng, to the prior of Holy Trinity, London, of the third part of land 
and a messuage in Westmelne, which she acquired as dower before the 
King's Justices at Westminster, Sir Robert de Lexenton, Sir William de 
Coleworthe, and Sir Roger de Thurkerby. Witnesses : John de Scalariis, 
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[Herts.] A. 1085. Grant by Hugh, son of Werric de Marines, to the canons 

of Holy Trinity, London, of Stephen la Weite, his man, with the land he 
holds of him in Westmelne. Witnesses : Roger Hacun, John de Lesnes, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1086. Grant by Margaret, Countess of Winchester, widow of Earl 

Saer, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of free carriage for their corn 
by ship from Ware to London, at the same price as they were wont to pay 
in the time of Robert the Earl her father, or Petronilla the Countess her 
mother, viz., at Id. the quarter of hard corn, London measure. 
Witnesses : Saer de Sancto Andrea, Peter de Tham', Peter de Beche, knts., 
and others (named), [c. A.D. 1220.] 

[Herts.] A. 1087. Final concord between John, the prior of Holy Trinity, 

London, plaintiff, and James de Burton and Elena his wife, deforciants, 
who acknowledged that some land and a yearly rent of 6d. in Westmelne 
belonged to the prior as their gift ; and also granted him the land that Robert 
de Stokes holds of them in villenage, and the land Hugh de Westmelne 
and Alice his wife hold in that place as the latter's dower, after whose death 
it should remain to James and Elena. Westminster, Trinity term, 
42 Henry III. 

[Herts.] A. 1088. Will of John Pery, of Ware. Bequeaths to Alice his wife 

the meadow by the mill, also the messuage he lives in, with remainders to 
John and William his brothers, successively, after whose decease it shall 
be sold and the money disposed of as directed, &c. Witnesses : Sir 
Robert Lawe, curate of Ware, and others (named) Ware, 26 June, 1492. 
Endorsed : Certificate of probate. 

[Herts.] A. 1089. Grant by John de Marines to Sir John le Moine, son of 

Sir Nicholas le Moine, of the manor of Westmelne, together with common 
of pasture in the deraesue lands of Sir Hugh de Marines. Witnesses : 
Walter Hacun, Brian de Troking, Henry de Brawing, and others 
(named) . 

[Herts.] A. 1090. Grant by Hugh de Marines to Richard, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Westmeln, situate in Lera- 
maresfeld, Middelfeld, Alsewiket'eld, and Dedemannesot, as described, and 
free pasture for 27 sheep ; for which grant the prior has given him 40 marcs, 
" ad acquietand' terras meas versus Judeos." Witnesses : Peter and Luke 
de Tany, Robert de Barnevile, Geoffrey de Zoyn, and others (named), 
viii. Kalendas Junii, 1234. 

Endorsed : " Vacua quia continetur in alia carta postmodum confecta, 
scilicet de xlix acris terre et pascua sepcies viginti ovium die apostolorum 
Simonis et Jude anno eodem." 

[Herts.] A. 1091. Duplicate of A. 109O with slight verbal differences. 

[Herts.] A. 1092. Grant by Hugh de Marinis to John de Marinis, his brother, 

for 20s., of a wood called ' Albertisgrave ' and a croft called ' Ulfrichisley,' 
in Westmeln. Witnesses : Richard Muschet, Roger Hacun, Michael 
Master, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A. 1093. Grant by Theobald, son of Sir Hugh de Marines, to Sir 

Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a messuage 

and land in Westmeln, situate as described. Witnesses : Brian de 

Trocking. Walter Hacun, Peter Bussel, and others (named). [A.D. 1260- 

1264.] 



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A. 1094. Grant by William .... to Adam .... Fragment, 
unintelligible. 

A. 1095. Grant by .... to Robert de Berwedon, chaplain, of a 
moor in .... Witnesses : .... vicar of Cestrehunt, John la More, 
and others (named). Two fragments. 

A. 1096. Demise by Robert de Lepington to Simon Smith 
(Fabro), aud Alice his wife, of land in Lepington, situate as described. 
Witnesses: Lady Scolastica de Me[lsn], John Fraunceys, and others 
(named). Very much damaged. 

A. 1097. Grant by . . . . , son of Hugh de Brok, to William 
de Montagu and Elizabeth his wife, of all his lands aud tenements in 
'la Cuntasse Hyde,' in La[ngley Abbots]. Witnesses: Humphrey de 
Beauchamp, John de la Mare, of Gersindon, Nicholas de Whathamsted, and 
others (named). Carsinton, co. Oxford, Monday next after St. Hilary, 
30 Edward I. Two fragments. 

A. 1098. Grant by Ralph de Loke [?] to Peter de Preston, of 
London, of land in Braghingg, situate as described. Witnesses : John 

Fraunceys, Adam Pittman, and others (named) next after St. 

Margaret the Virgin, .... Edward [III.]. Very much damaged. 

A. 1099. Grant by Walter .... to ... alicer and Katherine 

his wife, of land in Bishops Hatfield, Monday 

Fragment. 

A. 1100. Grant by Nicholas, son of Daniel de Wydeford, to Reginald 
de Esthall, son of Otuel, of the tenement which the said Otuel and Roger the 
Cook ( Cokus), his father, held of Nicholas' father in Wydeford, with the 
advowson of the church there. Witnesses : Sir Nigel, rector of the said 
church, Otuel the Chaplain of Esthall, Philip de Esthall, clerk, and others 
(named). Damaged, 

A. 1101. Grant by John de la Stoke to Matilda de Exsexia, of a croft 
in Senlee. Witnesses : Walter and Alan de Waldo, Peter Ky tewyde, and 
others (named). Fragments. 

A. 1102. Release by William de Aldeberi to the canons [of Holy 
Trinity, London], of land in .... Fragments. 

A. 1103. Grant by Gilbert the Monk (Monachus) to .... of 
land, &c., in [Berkhamsted]. Witnesses : Luke de Berkhamsted, and 
others (named). Fragments. 

A. 1104. Grant by Henry [Endecroft ?] to Eustace, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Bracking. [A.D. 1264-1280.] 
Fragment. 

A. 1105. Fragments of a grant. Undecipherable. 

A. 1106. Release by .... to Robert Albyn of land in .... 
Witnesses : .... Munden, then steward of St. Albans Abbey, and 
others (named). St. Albans, Thursday next . . . , 15 [Edward] III. 
Fragment. 

A. 1107. Fragment of a grant. Undecipherable. 

A. 1108. Release by Muriel .... to .... of land in Little 
Hadh'am. Witnesses : Henry Doseville, Robert le Mareschal, and others 
(named). Sunday the feast of Michaelmas, .... Fragment. 



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[Herts.] A. 1109. Grant by Peter son of Richard, son of Matilda de Buntinge- 

ford, to John .... of land in .... situate as described. Witnesses : 
Waller Hacun, Luke de Tame, William Marshal, of Buntingeford, and 
others (named). Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1110. Grant by Theobald de Brachwyng to Holy Trinity, London, 

of his share of the mill of Brackyng, with the grinding belonging to himself, 
his heirs, and '' my men of Brackyng;" and his share of the meadow 
belonging to the mill pond, and the meadow of Langrave. 

[This grant is seemingly unfinished, the warranty and witnessing, and 
other clauses being wanting.^ Much damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1111. Grant by Richard de Gatesbury to St. Peter's of Braghing, 

which belongs to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of St. James's Chapel, 
Gatesbury, with its tithes and appurtenances, except the tithes of land 
called ' Little Reding,' held by the nuns of Haliwell. Fragment. 

[Herts.] A,. 1112. Grant by Eufrasia, late wife of Reginald Sneyliswelle, of 

Aspeden, to her daughter Isabel, of land in the field called ' le Refeld,' in 
Aspeden and Wakelee, situate as described. Aspeden, Sunday next after 
St. Clement the Pope. 33 Edward III. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1113. Bond of Robert, son of John de Shenle, to pay Adam de 

Stratton, clerk, and his heirs for ever a yearly rent of 2s. in Shenle. 
[Hen. III. ?] Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1114. Mandate of Richard le Bokelere to Hugh son of Alan, Roger 

de Eyden, Robert son of John, Isabel, late wife of John Chichely, Thomas 
Neweman, and Ralph Hereward, his tenants in Titeburste, in Aldenham 
parish, to pay their rents and other services due for the lands they held of 
him to Adam de Stratone, clerk, to whom he has granted the said lands. 
London, Friday the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 53 Hen. III. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1115. Agreement whereby Margery, relict of John Attelane, of 

Cestrehunte, deceased, grants to Simon, son and heir of the said John, all 
the lands, &c., which she holds as dower, for the sum of GO*, to be paid her 
yearly at her house in London for her life, under the penalties herein 
expressed, the first payment to be made at Christmas, 1278. Witnesses : 
Sir Robert de Meldeburne, John de Cestrehunte, -vintner, citizens of 
London, and others (named). London, St. Nicholas' day, 1278. Portion 
of seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1116. Grant by Hugh, son of Alan de Tyteburste, to John, son of 

John Atestoke, of a croft he held of the said John in Senlee. Witnesses : 
Walter de Wald and Thomas, his son, Peter Kytewyde, and others (named). 
Seal, injured. 

[Herts.] .A.. 1117. Grant by John, son of John de Titeburste, to Thomas de la 

Forde, of an annual rent of 6s. 4d. Witnesses : Geoffrey Picot, Walter 
de Waus, and others (named). Seal. Damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1118. Release by Richard Aldred to Gilbert, his eldest son, of all 

land in Titeberst, in the parish of Audeham, to which he may have right 
through Matilda, his late wife. Witnesses : Roger le Marchand, William 
de Bui'go, and others (named). Much damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1119. Grant by Robert, son of Jordan de Sancto Albano, to 

Adam de Stratton, clerk, of a yearly rent of 3*. Q^d. which Adam was 
wont to pay him for lands, &c., in Titeburste, in the parish of Aldeham. 
St. Albans, November, 6 Edward I. Seal. 



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[Herts.] A. 1120. Grant by William de Aspebede, and Amice his wife, 

(laughter of Simon de Melleye, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, for 42s., of land in Bracking, situate as described ; the tenants of 
the laud and the rents paid by them being also specified. Witnesses : 
Sir John de Scalariis, Sir John de Gatesbery, John de Marins, Robert de 
Rockella, Henry de Bracking, and others (named). One seal, injured. 
Damaged. 

[Herts.] A. 1121. Grant by Richard de Tewinge, clerk, to Gilbert, the prior, and 

the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of meadow in Estmade, Hertford- 
ingebury. Witnesses : Godfrey and Simon de Tewinge, Simon Taile- 
[boys], John le Moine, and others (named). [A.D. 1260-1264.] Seal. 
Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1122. Grant by Richard de Hyldrikesham to abbot William and 
the convent of Ramsey, for 10 marcs, of land in the fields of Therefoud, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Ralph son of Fulk, knt., Bryan de 
Throckinge, Henry de Boukelond, John de Gledesheye, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1267-1285]. 

[Herts.] A. 1123. Grant by Adam, son of the late Reginald le Formager, of 
Wakeley, to Reginald, son of Stephen' de Sneleswelle, of Aspedene, of all 
his lands, &c., in Aspedene and Wakeley. Buntyngford, Monday, the 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 5 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1124. Mandate of John, son of John de Titeburste, to Roger de 

Eyden, Richard de la Burn, Adam son of Alan, and Idonea, daughter of 
Ralph le Skinnere Attebrigge, his tenants in Titeburste, to pay their 
rents and other services to Adam de Stratone, clerk. London, Saturday, 
the morrow of St. Andrew the Apostle, 53 Henry III. Seal "Johannis 
fil' Joh.' " 

[Herts.] A. 1125. Grant by John, son of Alan de Tyteburst, to Robert his 

son, of an annual rent of 10*. due from Roger de Heydene and Lucy del 
Hec. Witnesses : Saer de Tyteburst, Walter de Sauz, and others (named). 
Portion of seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1126. Grant by [William, son and heir of William de Kelseye], 

to William [Godale] of 4*. [annual rent] issuing from a messuage in 
[St. Albans], situate as described. Witnesses : Henry Hotot, Walter de 
Flamsted, Richard de Nortone, tanner, and others (named). Sunday next 
after Holy Trinity, . . Edward III. Fragment. Annexed to A. 1127. 

[Herts.] A. 1127. Grant by William Godale, of St. Albans, to Richard Lowyne, 

t anner, of St. Albans, and Agnes his wife, of 4*. annual quit rent issuing 
from a tenement in Sopwell Lane, St. Albans, situate as described, which 
rent he had by feoffment of William, son and heir of William de Kelseye, 
clothier, of St. Albans [see above, A. 1126]. Witnesses : William Novy, 
bailiff of St. Albans, and others (named). 1 March, 43 Edward III. 
Portion of seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1128. Mandate of Robert de Thingden and Cristina his wife to 

all their tenants of Wydihnll, informing them they have appointed John de 
la Morulese to put Sir Adam de Stratton in possession of the rents of 
7*. 6rf., &c., paid by them in Wydihull, with which they have enfeoffed the 
said Adam, to whom the tenants are therefore to be responsive. Wydihull, 
the Vigil of St. Ambrose, 4 Edward I. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1129. Grant by Richard ... to Walter Saweye, both of 

Hertfordingbury, of a yearly rent of \%d. and land in Layhullefield, Hert- 
fordingbury, situate as described. Wednesday before St. Barnabas the 
Apostle, 10 Edward II. Injured. 
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[Herts.] A. 1130. Grant by John de Cadomo to Stephen de Venella, of 
';rhiiiite, his grandson, of lands in Cesterhunte at an annual rent of 
151., with reversion to John, eldest son of Robert de Cadomo ; payment of 
the said rent to cease at ti.e grantor's death. Witnesses: Robert de 
Cressebrok. John and William de la More, and others (nameJJ. Muck 
injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1131. Grant by John Adam, of St. Allans, skinner, William 

Basele, William Ludford, husbandman, and others, to William Basset, of 
Esenden, and Joan his wife, daughter of John Cawmvylle, of all the lands, 
&c., in Esenden, Hatfield, and Hertford which they had by feoffmeut of 

the said Cawmvylle. Esenden, , 2. . . . Fragment: one seal 

remaininy. 

[Herts.] A. 1132. Grant by Robert Kyttewylde to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of 
land in Cokeshullfield in Shenle. Witnesses : Thomas de Wald, Peter 
Kyttewylde, and others (named). November, 10 Edward I. Fragnn-iit : 
portion of seal. 

[Herts.] A. 1133. Grant by David Hagar, of Ware, and Thomas Mershe, of 

Stansted, to Simon Hagar, Thomas Birche, and others (named), of a 
tenement called ' le Kateryn Whele ' [in Ware] which they with others 
named had by feoffment of Thomas Birche, of Ware, deceased ; to the only 
use of Simon Hagar and his heirs. 29 April, 20 Henry VIII. Fragment : 
one seal remaining. 

Herts. A. 1134. Grant by John Reste, grocer, of London, and Agnes his 

wife, daughter of William Pyry, of Ware, deceased, to 

of a tenement called 'le Kateryn Whele,' in Ware, which formerly 
belonged to the said Pyry. 7 Henry VII. One seal remaining. Much 
injured. 

[Herts ?] A. (1135. Grant by ... Esynden and Avice his wife, John 
Athill, and Thomas Athill, to Thomas Prowet, clerk, and Thomas 
[Brand ?] of lands in [Herts ?]. Witnesses : Edmund Perye, Robert 
Bataill, and others (named). 17 Edward IV. Fragments. 

[Herts.] At 1136. Grant of land, undecipherable, but seemingly relating to co. 

Herts, " Mimmes " being one of the witnesses. Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1137. Grant by Richard Pnrs, smith, and John Broke, yeoman, to 

John Carpenter and Alice his wife, John Taverner, the elder, Richard 
Gape, Thomas Kyngeston, and John Merston, tanner, of three cottages 
under one roof in Sopwel lane, St. Albane, situate as described. May, . . 
Richard III. Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1138. Grant by John de la Dane, of Hertfordingeberi, to Richard 

Hert and Alice his wife, of the same, of land in the field called ' Lay- 
hulle," in Hertfordingbury, situate as described. Witnesses: John le 
Monye, William son of John, and others (named) . 

[Herts.] A. 1139. Indenture of agreement, whereby Adam de Strattou, clerk, 

grants to John, son of John de Savekaump, vicar of All Saints, Hertford, 
lands and rents in .... which he had by feoffment of the prior and 
convent of Bermondsey. The Annunciation, 1275. Very much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1140. Grant by Thomas, son of Richard Estmer, to the nuns of 

St. Mary of Sopwell, of an annual rent of I2d. issuing from a stall in the 
Butchery, St. Albans, situate as described. Witnesses: Adam de Belvair 
and others (named). Much injured. 



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[Hot*.] A. 1141. Grant of hod in * field called 'CfcerchefeU' m ____ 
the names of the portie*befcg illegible. Wrtnea*es : Henry de Bracking 
Geoffrej de Langeford, and otfaen fimMd). Fragment <mly,mmek injnrtd. 



[H*m.l A. U42. Gnat by Richard ... to Adam [de Strattoa]. of 

in Titeborste [in Aldeham parish]. WitaesM* > LMraee de T; 
and others (named). Fragment. 

[Bate?] A. 1143. [Release] by Robert --- to Adam [de Strattoo], of the 
bud he bad of the and Ada* in ... WitaewK : ..... Bret**, 
Walter Pjnk, and others (tamed). Fragment. 



[Hem?] A. 1144. Release by Thomas, abbot of the exempt 

St. . . . . to , of land in [Herts?]. 21st year of hm 

Edward [TV.]. Fragment 

[Herb.] A. 1145. Grant by to Heavy Sberdb . . aad others, of 

land in Ware. [21 Henry VII- ? \ Fragment. 

A. U46. Release by the prioress of St. Mary's of [3*..UT| to 
Thomas . . . , of Sc Albans, of the fa-armtat formerly hrlna^iaj, to 
k Fnrmager in St Albans, for 10 yean [n " ainaiiij,"] at the 
of John the Baptitf, 13O+, at a yearly rent ; the ami Thorna* 
performing certain specified eovcnanto. Witness^: Geoftey de CUdewrfc. 
baffiff of ScAmana, aad others (named). 1XM. Jfmtm injmd. 

j Richard le H ami Xiehom* Smyth to 

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an of Geoffrey the Clerk, ami others ( 



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[Herts.] A. 1154. Grant by Robert dc Rupella to Henry, son of Adam de 

IJi'iiwins;, on the latter's marriage with Amice his daughter, of land in fields 
called ' Grenehale,' ' Apeltonefeld,' ' Bordesdenefeld,' and elsewhere in 
Bordesdcne. Witnesses : Richard de Melkeley, John de Scalariis, John 
de Marinis, John de Lesnes, and others (named). Injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1155. Release by Laurence de Brok, son and heir of the late Sir 

Hugh de Brok, knt., to Elizabeth, late wife of Sir William de Montacute, 
knt, of all lands, &c., formerly his father's, in 'la Hyde' in Langeley 
'Abbots. Witnesses: Sirs Giles de Trompeton and Robert Malet, knts., 
and others (named). Aston Clynton, Thursday before St. Gregory the 
Pope, 17 Edward II. 

[Herts.] A. 1156. Grant by Roger dc Blakevile to Richard, the prior, and the 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Langele, situate as described. 
Witnesses: [Ra]ndulph de Cheyndedut, Thomas de Bulestrode, John de 
Blakevile, John de Lesnes, John dc Anesty, and others (mimed). [A.D. 
1223-1252.] Injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1157. Bond of Michael Nevell, of Goteherste, Bucks, to Thomas, 

cardinal archbishop of York, in 100/., if he omit to make sure to the latter 
the lands, &c., lately held by John Welshe, deceased, in Chestehunte, or in 
cos. Essex and Middlesex, or other legacies bequeathed to the cardinal by 
the will of the said Welshe. 20 June, 9 Henry VIII. 

[Herts ?] A. 1158. Release by Walter de la Grene, of Gatesberi, to John, the 
prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a rent of 12d. issuing 
from three acres of land in Heneworthe, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Sirs John de Escalers, John Baard, and Robert de Larekele, John .de 
Burdesdene, and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] 

[Herts.] A. 1159. Acquittance by Hugh de Marines from all suits " comitatuum 

et hundredorum," &c., of 10 acres of land which Hugh the Chaplain 
(Capellanus) holds of the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
in Westmeln. Witnesses : John de Lesnes, Jobn le Bel, Peter Bussel, 
and others (named), 

[Herts.] A. 1160. Grant by Richard son of Robert, to Richard son of 

Edmund (for 31*. 8d. paid to himself and \9d. to Leticia his wife), of land 
in Westmelne, situate as described. Witnesses: Adam de. Bracking, 
Simon de Mellecley, and others (named). Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1161. Grant of a rent issuing from land, probably in Shenle, all 

particulars being lost. Witnesses : Ranulph de Mimmes, John Tayleboys, 
Peter Kytewylde, and others (named). Shenle, February, Edward [1.]. 
Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1162. Acquittance by Thomas Jocelyn, the elder, for 60 marcs 

. received from his son Thomas, for corn and oats sold him in the manors of 
'la Hyde' and Shelewen. London, Sunday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 
5 Edward I. 

[Herts.] A. 1163. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to John de Marines of the land they had of Luke de Tany in 
Westmeln, in exchange for as much of the said John's land in Rughenofeld. 
Witnesses : Luke de Tany, Brian de Trokking, John de Lesnes, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252 ?] 

[Herts.] A. 1164. Grant by to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of 

16 denariates of land [formerly belonging to] Thomas de la Forde. 
Witnesses: Ranulph de Mimmes, John Tayleboys, and others (named). 
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[Herts.] A. 1165. Grunt by Thomas <le Flanden to Sir .Hugh son of Otho, of 

land in the field called ' Eldefcld,' in Flaunden, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Sirs John de Cheyne, John dc Ifos, and Stephen, son of 
Stephen de Cheyndut, and others (named). 

[Herts.] A.. 1166. Grant by John son of Ralph, to Ralph de Sancto Albano of 

land in a field called ' Asfeld sub la Sancele,' in Hertfordingberi. Witnesses : 
John de Waloniis, John son of Vital', Kichard de Thewing, and others 
(named). 

[Herts.] A. 1167. Grant by R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to William son of Godfrey, of land in Berkeden, situate 
as described. Witnesses : Richard Muschet, Roger Hacun, John de 
Lesnes, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252 ?] 

[Herts.] A. 1168. Grant by John de la Lane, of Cesterhuute, to Walter de 

Pevenshee, clerk, on the hitter's marriage with his daughter Alice, of two 
messuages and lands in Cesterhunte, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Philip de Cesterhunt, Roger le Blond, Waiter Ossenna, and others (named). 
Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1169. Grant by Walter ... to of land in Tyteburste, 

situate as described. Witnesses : Ranulph de Mimmes, and others 
(named). Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1170. Grant by John Be .... to William de Poley of land in 
Aylfladewyk, &c., situate as described. Witnesses : Walter Clement, 
Martin Jordan, and others (named). Buntyngford, Saturday before the 
Apostles Simon and Jude, Fragment. 

[Herts.] A. 1171. Demise by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Gilbert Luvel, of land in Farndunehelle in Bracking, situate as 
described. Witnesses : Walter Clement, Henry de Bracking, Peter 
Bnssel, and others (named). [A.D. 1260-1264.] Injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1172. Demise by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Geoffrey Cook, of Chikesaunde, and Alice his wife, of a 
messuage with garden on the road leading to Brackinge church. 
Witnesses: Henry de Brackinge, Ralph Lovel, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1252-1258.] -Annexed to A. 1171. Much injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1173. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to John de Tungrene, for 20*., of land in Wydihale at a yearly 
rent of I8d. Witnesses : Walter Jurdan, William de Poleye, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1302-1316.] Injured. 

[Herts.] A. 1174. Acknowledgment by Adam Eynel that he owes Silvester de 

Eton 291., which he promises to repay to Isabella, sister of Silvester, Emma 
and Matilda her daughters, and William her son, and the other daughters of 
Sylvester's sister herein named, at the times and by the instalments specified, 
the first payment to be made at All Saints day, 1269 ; under the penalty 
and conditions herein specified. Witnesses : Adam, son of William dc 
Ilemelamstude, John, son of Henry de Horewode, and others (named). 
1269. 

[Herts.] A. 1175. Grant by William de Hodenho to the prior and convent of 

[Holy Trinity, London], of land in the field called ' Ailmarescroft ' in 
Widihale, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Bocland, knt., 
Brian de Tracking, and others named. Friday after the Apostles Peter 
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A. 1176. Grant by Richard, son of Robert son of Peter, to Richard 
son of Estmund, for If)/., of an acre of land in Westmelne, situate as 
described. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Gatesbyry, Adam do Braking, 
Thomas de Bordesden, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 

A. 1177. Grant by Simon de Forneus to John, son of William Thurgar, 
of Cotenham, of the land that Robert Paen, of Pelham, sold the said John, 
in the field called ' Kingescroft,' in Bordesdan. Witnesses : Richard de la 
Rokele, Robert, son of William de Parva Hormede, and others (named) . 

A. 1178. Agreement whereby Henry son of Reiner grants to Geoffrey 
the Priest of Sendlegh, for life, the land that Thomas his brother held iu 
Senlegh, and the dwelling with land that belonged to Walter Spir. Wit- 
nesses : Adam and Alan de Sumeri, Roger son of Symon, and others 
(named). Injured, 

A. 1179. Grant by Walter de la Grene, of Gatesberi, to John, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a rent of I2d. paid by Symon 
Abot for 6 acres in Hardene and elsewhere. Witnesses much as in A. 1158. 
[AD. 12521258.] 

A. 1180. Acquittance by Thomas de la Forde for 40*. received from 
John, sou of John de Titeburste, by the hands of Adam de Strattone, clerk, 
for an annual rent of 6*. 4d., which the said John formerly sold to him by 
deeds which he has delivered to the said Adam on receipt of the above sum, 
which John is bound to repay the latter : to whom he hereby relinquishes 
all right to the said rent, John having sold it to the said Adam for ever. 
London, Thursday next after St. Edmund the King, 53 Hen. III. 

A. 1181. Release by Amissia, late wife of Gilbert Bercar', of Absedene, 
to Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a 
messuage and land in Absedene that came to her as dower. Witnesses : 
Brian de Thorcking, Walter Hakun, and others (named). [A.D. 1264- 
1280.] 

A. 1182. Grant by William Pery, of Ware, to Sir William Oldhall, 
knt., Philip Bottiller, John, Thomas, and William Pery, his sons, and two 
others, of all his goods and chattels in Ware, or elsewhere. 16 February, 
26 Hen. VI. 

A. 1183. Grant by the abbot and convent of St. Albans to the nuns of 
St. Mary de Prato, the property granted being lost ; except that this 
grant seems to have been made in confirmation of a previous grant by abbot 
Garinus. [A.D. 1188-1195. See Dugdale's Monasticon, ii. 188.] Much 
injured. 

A. 1184. Release by Thomas son of Adam, for 9 marcs, to Seiher 
son of Henry, of land in .... upon certain covenants and conditions 
specified. Witnesses : Thomas del Waud, Master W. de la Dune, then 
sheriff of Middlesex, and others (named). 18-20 Hen. III. Much injured. 

A. 1185. Grant by Hugh de Marines to William, son of Jordan de 
Alseswyke, of land and a messuage in Westmilne. Witnesses : John de 
Marines, Michael Master, Ralph de Chiperevile, and others (named). 

A. 1186. Release by the abbot and convent of St. Albans to Thomas 
West, of a messuage and lands, &c., called ' Gunneslond,' in Parksokne, at 
an annual rent of 21*. 8d. "In our Chapter House," 1 June, 
21 [Edw.] IV. Portion of document only. 

A. 1187. Confirmation by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 
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de Widehale, of land in Widehale, to be held of the convent in capite at a 
yearly rent of Gd. Witnesses : Nigel the Priest of Tracking, Philip de 
Hormade, James de Sumereshale, Eobert the Priest of Widehale, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1197-1221.] 

Underwritten: "Juravit predictus Robertus in capitulo nostro super 
quatuor ew' quod fidelis erit ecclesie Christi et canonicis de hoc 
tenemento." 

[Herts.] A. 1188. Demise by John de Brutewell to Adam [de Strattpn, clerk], 

of a messuage and land in Harpesfeld, for 10 years from Michaelmas, 

51 Hen. III., paying the yearly rent thereof instead of the said John to 
the abbot and convent [of St. Albans]. Other covenants specified. 
Witnesses: . . . . de Bachesworth, Peter de Gedeleston, John de Bas- 
singeburne, knts., and others (named). 51 Hen. III. Only half the 
document remains, injured. 

A. 1189. Demise by Emma, late wife of Walter de Camera, to 
Thomas de la Ford, for 9 years from Michaelmas, 52 Hen. III., of land in 
Tyteburst, in fields called ' Dene ' and ' Hundeshul.' Witnesses : Eanulph 
de Mimmes, John Taylebos, John de Buvile, and others (named). 

52 Henry III. Fragment of seal. Injured. 

A. 1190. Release by William Basset, the elder, of Esynden, to John 
Say, knt., John Puller, Thomas Prowet, clerk, and Thomas Braugbyng, of 
the lands, &c., in Esynden, Bishops Hatfield, and elsewhere in co. Herts, 
which they had by feoffment of John Noreys and John Node. 16 June, 
13 Edward IV. 

A. 1191. Duplicate of A. 1163., q.v. 

A. 1192. Grant by Nicholas Letchoworthe, of Ramsey, to Margaret 
his sister, of land in Ramsey, situate as described. Witnesses : John 
Ravele, bailiff" of Ramsey, and others (named). Monday, St. Valentine's 
day, 42 Edward IH. Seal. 

A. 1193. Release by Ralph, son and heir of Robert . . . , to Sir 
William de . . . , vicar of St. Ives, of the third part of a messuage in 
[St. Ives ?], that Cecilia his mother held by way of dower. Witnesses : 
Roger, son of Ivo de Goldherst, Thomas the Clerk of Broucton, and others 
(named). Wodeherst, 2 Edward III. Fragment, much injured. 

A. 1194. Agreement made to settle the disputes between Ranulph, the 
abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, and Alice, formerly wife of Ralph de 
Trubevile, as to the claims made by the latter from the abbey to a road 
(calceta), which she asserted was on her fee, a pair of scarlet hose, 2 Ibs. 
of pepper, 2 Ibs. of cumin, 1,000 eels (millenarium angwillaruni), and to 
have common in the abbey wood annually. The said Alice releases the 
abbot from all claims, and the abbot and convent grant her and her heirs 
40 cart-loads of underwood yearly from the wood of St. Ives, and 
1,000 eels or half a marc, and to herself 20 other cart-loads for life. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Caxton, William de Sancto Georgio, John de 
Claris Vallibus, and others (named). 18 May, 22 Henry in. Seal. 

[Hunt] A. 1195. Release by Isabella, daughter of William Ruffus and 

' Nicholae ' de Hemmingeford, to the abbot and convent of Ramsey, of her 
right to the rents of a pair of scarlet hose, &c., claimed as above \see 
A. 1194], on account of a tenement that belonged to her parents in 
Hemmiugeford, and of her claim of underwood in the wood of St. Ives. 
Witnesses: Henry de Colne, then sheriff of Hunts, William de Sancto 
Georgio, William de Lacu, and others (named). [22-27 Henry III.] 
Seal. 



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[Hunt.] A. 1196. Certificate by Jocelin de Stivecle, steward of Ramsey, that, 

he has paid 40 inarcs into the Exchequer for Robert, abbot of Ramsey, 
demanded by Exchequer summons for a certain " promissum " made for the 
right to hold a fair at St. Ives ; of which 40 marcs he has received 10, and 
the remaining 30 are assigned him out of the farm of Wivebodesham, 
which he holds of the abbey. Witnesses : R., dean of Lincoln, Master R., 
sub-dean, Master G. de Rowell, and others (named). [A.D. 1205.] Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1197. Duplicate of the above. [Except that the times of repay- 

ment of the 30 marcs are specified, viz., 47. at Easter next after the death 
of Hubert archbishop of Canterbury (which took place 13 July 1205), and 
4.1. at each of the four usual terms following,] Fragment of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1198. Grant by John Chyksonde, of Huntingdon, to John Bocher, 

the younger, merchant, John Puller, draper, John Bocher, the elder, all of 
St. Ives, and Nicholas Bocher, of Bychehamstede, of a messuage in St. Ives, 
situate as described. St. Ives, Monday the Vigil of Epiphany, 6 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1199. Grant by Nicholas, son of Simon le Hauekere, of St. Ives, 

to William de Gorton and Richard de Spaldyng, clerks, of an annual rent 
of 6s. Sd. issuing from the messuage that Robert Whyri and 'Agnes his wife 
hold in St. Ives, situate as described, which belonged to Simon his father. 
Witnesses : John le Hauekere, Roger le Noreys, of Wodehurst, and others 
(named). St. Ives, Monday next before the Translation of St. Edmund the 
King, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1200. Demise by the above-named four grantees [see A. 1198] 

to William Judde, Thomas Judde, and Thomas Couper, clerk, of a messuage 
and six acres of land in the town and meadows of St. Ives, which they had 
lately by grant of John Chyksonde, of Huntingdon. St. Ives, 26 July, 
13 Henry VI. Two out of four seals remaining. 

[Hunt.] A. 1201. Demise by John Burgoyne, of Dray ton, Thomas Hore, John 

Depyng, John Gillyng, clerks, Thomas Burgoyne and John Walter, of 
Craweden, to John Hore, of Childerley, of all lands, &c., that Roger 
Banastre, of Wakefield, co. York, holds for term of his life, by demise of 
the said John Hore, in Great Raveley. Witnesses : Nicholas Styvecle, 
knt., John Pulter, and others (named). " Ravele Magna, 3 May, 5 Henry VI. 
Three seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1202. Release by Thomas Judde, of St. Ives, Hunts, to Thomas 

Browys and William Melburne, of the same place, of a messuage iu St. Ives, 
situate as described, which he had with other property by feoffment of John 
Wake, William Tayllard, John Collan, and John Mystrechambre. 
20 February, 5 Henry VII. 

[Hunt.] A. 1203. Certificate by Hugh de Sulegrave, abbot of Ramsey, 

formerly prior of St. Ives, that the abbey has granted to the priory of 
St. Ives, for the increase of bread and support of a more liberal hospitality 
there as herein specified, their tenement with appurtenances in W[oo]de- 
hirst and a croft in St. Ives. The Chapter House, Ramsey, the morrow of 
St. Maurus the Abbot, 1263. 

[Hunt.] A. 1204. Grant by Mabel, late wife of Sir William Grimbald, and 

Robert Grimbald her son, to Roger de Nortone, clerk, for G marcs, of the 
messuage with appurtenances in Houton by St. Ivec, which they had by 
feoffment of lady Mary, formerly wife of Stephen de Houton. Witnesses : 
'Ralph le Noreys, John de Wystowe, and others (named). Fragment of 
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[Hunt.] A. 1205. Demise by John le Hanker, of St. Ives, to Nicholas, son of 

Symon le Haukere, his brother, for his life, of a messuage in St. Ives, 
situate as described. Witnesses : William Mowyu, of Hirst, John de 
Wardeboys, Roger Noreys, and others (named). St. Ives, Trinity Sunday, 
10 Edward II. Portion of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1206. Grant by John le Fischer to Adam Wyoth, both of St. Ives, 

of a messuage in St. Ives, and land in the field of Nidingworth in the 
' quarantene' called ' Schortbeuehill,' and in the meadow of St. Ives in a 
place called ' Corlouforlond,' all situate as described. Thursday after 
St. Andrew, 15 Edw. II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1207. Grant by Matilda, daughter and heir of .John de Erhith 

(or Herhyth), of St. Ives, widow, to Ralph, son of Benedict ie Chamber- 
leyn, of all her lands, &c., in St. Ives, Slepe, Huntingdon, Halliwell, 
Nuldingworth, Wodehirst, Bluntesham, and Herhyth (Earith), which she 
inherited from her father; with reversion to herself if he die childless. 
Witnesses : John de Herforde, then bailiff of Huntingdon, and others 
(named). St. Ives, Wednesday, the feast of Mary Magdalen, 23 Edward III. 
Seal defaced. 

Endorsed : " Predicta Matilda prius f'uit sponsu Heire, et Heire 

" obiit, et postea fecit istam cartam, et postea sponsa dicto Radulfo et 
" postea," &c. 

[Hunt.] A. 1208. Release by John le Hauekere, of St. Ives, to William de 

Cortone and Richard de Spaldyng, clerks, of the messuage in St. Ives 
which they have by feofiment of his brother Nicholas le Haukere. St. Ives, 
[Monday] before the translation of St. Edmund the King, 10 Edward II. 
Seal. Injured. 

[Hunt.] A. 1209. Grant by Thomas Erhethe, of Slepe St. Ives, to Thomas 

Fysscher of land in St. Ives, in the ' Mylnefeld,' in the furlong (studio) 
called ' Lymeyerdis,' and in ' le Garbradis,' situate as described. St. Ives, 
Trinity Sunday, 2 Richard II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1210. Release by Robert de Swayefeld, and Emma his wife, to 

[Ramsey Abbey] of the land in St. Ives which they had by demise of 
Richard le Eyr, of Niddingworth, a"nativus" of the abbot and convent. 
Witnesses : William Mowyn, and others (named). St. Ives, Sunday before 
St. Gregory, 10 Edward II. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1211. Grant by William de Balesham to Richard Lomb, burgesses 

of Lynn, for 11 marcs, of land with buildings thereon, c., in St. Ives, 
situate as described. Witnesses : John de Yspania, then mayor of Lynn, 
Elyas de Middelton, steward of Lynn, Robert de London, William de 
Lindeseye, burgesses of Lynn, and others (named). Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1212. Grant by Henry le Barkere, of Henimyngford Abbots, to 

William de St. Ives and Matilda his wife of an acre of land, situate as 
described [in Hemmingford]. Witnesses: John Portehor?, John Chyve, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1213. Grant by Henry, son of Symon Tanner, of Emmyngford 

Abbots, to William de St. Ives and Matilda his wife of land in Middclfeld 
in Emmyngford Abbots, situate as described. Witnesses : John Porthors, 
Robert Townsend (ad finem ville), John Chyve, and others (named). 
Injured. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1214. Release by Richard le Eyr, of Nyddyngworth, to Robert 

de Swayefeld and Emma his wife of the land in St. Ives that Geoffrey de 
Halywell and Beatrix his wife formerly held of him. Witnesses : Giles 
de Haly well, William Mouyn, of Woldhyrst, and others (named). Halywell, 
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[Hunt] A. 1215. Grant by William, son of Hugh de Dunstaple, fisherman, 

and Nicholaa his wife, to Robert de Hale, rector of Gravele, for eight 
marcs, of a row (rengid) of houses in Brigestrate, St. Ives, situate as 
described, abutting on the highway leading from the stone cross to St. Ives 
bridge. Witnesses : William de Stowe, John and Ranulph de Clervaus, 
Richard de Bayllol, of Boucton, and others (named) . One seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1216. Grant by Roger, son of Baudri de St. Ives, to William 

Miller (Molcndinario), of Wardebos, of sufficient land in St. Ives to erect 
a mill or mills upon, over against Badewrth on the north ; reserving the 
rents specified. Witnesses : Oliver le Moygne, of Ravele, Geoffrey de 
Wintouia, William Butler (Pincerna), of Brocton, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1217. Grant by Richard de Molesworth, in Woldhyrst, to Ivo, 

sou of Thomas de Woldhyrst, and Cecilia his wife, of land in the meadow 
of St. Ives on the 'quarentene' called 'le Swathes,' situated as described. 
Witnesses : John de Swynef ord, Ralph le Noreys, Henry le Eyr, of 
Wodehyrst, and others (named). St. Ives, St. Peter in Cathedra, 
33 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1218. Release by Ralph de Wynton, of Ramsey, to Hugh, the 

abbot, and the monks of Ramsey, of a meadow called ' le Holm,' in the 
parish of St. Ives. Witnesses: Master Gilbert de Weppested, William 
Noreys, John de Sulegrave, and others (named). [A.D. 1254-1267.] 

Hunt. A. 1219. Release by John Geffron, of version, co. Northampton, to 

John Asshewell, of Overtonlongvile, Hunts, of all the lands, goods, and 
chattels, &c., which he, together with John, Earl of Somerset, William 
Athall, William Geffron, and John Stokes, now deceased, had by feoffment 
of William Asshewell, of Overton. Overtonlongvile, 30 March, 
19 Edward IV. 

[Hunt.] A. 1220. Grant by Richard Jekis, of Woltwestone, to William 
Wawcleyn, of Sibythorpe, of a half "placium" of land in Sibythorpe with 
the buildings thereon, and 16 acres of land in Woltwestone fields, the 
situation of every parcel of land being minutely described. Woltwestoiie, 
Sunday before Ascension day, 16 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1221. Grant by John de Hotost, Roger Grymbaut, William de 

Hotost, and Richard and John Jekes to Simon, abbot of Ramsey, ofleave 
to enclose and hold separately his "cultura" called ' le Hulkslond,' in 
Woldweston, free from any claim to common for beasts thereon by 
themselves or their heire. Woldweston, Tuesday the feast of St. Denis the 
Martyr, 18 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1222. Demise by Joan, late wife of Edmund Hotost, of Woldwes- 
ton, to Simon, abbot of Ramsey, for her life, of the lands, rents, and services 
in Woldweston specified herein, which she holds as dower ; in exchange 
for which the abbot grants her an annuity of 264'. 8d., and a coloured robe 
with suitable fur yearly for life. Witnesses : John le Lord, of Lejghton, 
Richard Jekes, and others (named). Broughtou, Sunday after the nativity 
of the Virgin Mary, 3 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1223- Grant by Fabian le Gost, of Ramsey, to the church of 
St. Mary of Byru [sic : Bury], for support of the poor, of three acres of land 
towards Ricroft, situate as described; for which grant the almoner of 
Ramsey will give him all his life five monk's loaves, and beer, &c., weekly, 
and a tunic, c., yearly, as a servant of the hospital. Witnesses : Geoffrey 
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[Hunt.] A. 1224. Release by Gilbert de Weppestede to Ramsey Abbey, of land 
in Woldwestone which he had by grant of the said abbey, for the health of 
the souls of himself and Petronilla his wife, and for three quarters of 
wheat and three of dredge (dragetum) to be paid him yearly for life, at 
his house in Bychehamstcde. Witnesses : Sir William Camberlan, Master 
Stephen de Walsok, and others (named). Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1225. Grant by lloger, son of John Cook, of Barnsey, to Margaret, 

late wife of Henry Cook, of Ramsey, of land in Upwode, adjoining the 
mill of Bigging. Ramsey, Tuesday before Michaelmas, 35 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1226. Grant by William Brekespere, of Parva Stivecle (Little 
Stukeley), to William le Peyntour, of Bramptone, of land in Little Stukeley, 
situation minutely described. Saturday the morrow of the Epiphany, 
11 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1227. Release by Alice atte Okes, relict of William Atte Okes, 

of Huntingdon, to Sir William Herward, chaplain, of a tenement in 
Huntingdon. 4 June, 7 Hen. VI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1228. Grant by Richard de Molesworthe to Ivo, son of Thomas 

de Woldhirst, of a messuage with a garden, croft, and land, in the fields 
of Woldhirst. Witnesses : William Mowyn, John Humfrey, of Warde- 
boys, Roger Noreys,.of Wodehirst, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1229. Grant by William Knyvet, knt., to h.is son, Charles Knyvet, 

and Anne his wife, of the manors of Hammerton and Wynwike, with all 
their appurtenances, for term of their lives and the longer liver of tfiem ; 
and appointment of attornies to deliver seisin of the premises. Paper 
draft. 

[Hunt.] A. 1230. Letters patent giving licence to Roger Norton, for the fine 

paid by (he abbot, to assign to Ramsey Abbey a messuage with 188 acres 
of land in Hoghton and Wytton, to maintain a chaplain to celebrate divine 
service daily for ever in St. Benedict's, Ramsey, for the souls of Roger and 
his ancestors. Langele, 18 November, 1 Edw. [III.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1231. Grant by John Masour, of Gurmencestre, and Beatrix his 

wife, to Thomas Fuller, of Hemmyngford Abbat, of land in the fields of 
Hemmyngford aforesaid, situate as described. Hemmingford Abbat, 
Friday, the feast of St. George the Martyr, 41 Edw. III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1232. Grant by John de Sautre, the abbot, and the convent of 

Ramsey, to Roger de Norton, for life, of a messuage with 188 acres of 
land, and a cottage with a " placia " in Houghton and Wytton, with rever- 
sion to the abbey at his death. Ramsey, Saturday after St. Augustine, 
5 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1233. Grant by William Iselep and Nicholas Holdy, clerks, to 

Simon Dallyng, Simon Thorham, Robert Spylman, and Roger Bowbryge, 
clerks, of a messuage and lands in Halywell and Nydynworth, which were 
formerly Robert Claydon's, clerk, by feoflment of Ralph Myryel. Halywel, 
10 January, 17 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1234. Obligation by John, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, 

to Roger de Norton in consideration of a messuage and 188 acres of land 
he has granted them in Houghton and Wytton by the King's licence and 
his own charter [see A. 123O above] to provide a chaplain to celebrate 
divine service daily in St. Benedict's, Ramsey, for the souls of Roger and 
his ancestors at the altar of St. Nicholas ; paying such chaplain 70*. a year. 
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[Hunt.] A. 1235. Grant by John do Norhamtou, woolmerchant, and Helianora 

his wife, to Walter Russel, of Herford, for six marcs, of a messuage in the 
parish of St. John the Baptist, Huntingdon ; with a elause that if hereafter 
the grantors or their heirs wish to claim the said messuage, their lands and 
tenements in Northampton shall remain to the grantees and their heirs for 
ever. Witnesses: Aluered sou of Aluered, Robert Hardi, Stephen "in 
ciraeterio," and others (named). Seal and fragment. 

[Hunt.] A. 1236. Grant by Kobert sou of Daniel to Ramsey Abbey of land in 

Heytbmundegrave [in Bury] ; in return for which the abbot and convent 
have granted him a corrody of a monk's loaf and mess of meat, two small 
measures (gratia) of potage and a gallon of beer daily for his life. 
Witnesses : John de Clervall, Geoffrey de Wynton, Philip de Elesworth, 
and others (uamed). 

[Hunt.] A. 1237. Grant by Thomas Jacob, of Huntingdon, to Thomas Godfrey, 

of the same place, and John Semblant, of Merden, of all his lands, &c., in 
the parishes of Huntingdon, Lynton, and Eastpecham. Monday before 
St. Andrew the Apostle, 6 Henry V. 

[Hunt.] A. 1238. Release by Thomas Legat, son and heir of Alice Brampton, 

to John Warde, of Ram&ey, of a messuage and lands in Heightmondgrove, 
Upwod, and Wystowe. Heightmondgrove, Tuesday, the morrow of 
St. Barnabas the Apostle, 14 Henry VI.- 

[Hunt.] A. 1239. Agreement between Richard, abbot of Ramsey, and the prior 

nnd convent of the same place. The prior and convent shall receive yearly 
8/. from the manor of Heniyngford, belonging to the abbot's " Camera " 
[Exchequer], in recompense of the 8/. that Joan, late wife of Roger de Hirst, 
receives from the manor of Hemyngton, belonging to the office of cellarer 
of the convent, by grant of the abbot, prior and convent, for the corrody 
she used to receive from the monastery ; the 8/. to be a first charge on the 
said manor. Chapter House, Ramsey, 1 July, 1367. 

[Hunt.] A. 1240. Grant by Thomas Camvile, of Hetmundgrove, to his son 

John Camvile and Alice his wife, of all his lands in Hetmungrove, Brry, 
Rumesey, and Upwode. Witnesses : John Mereweder, of Ramesey, then 
bailiff, and others (named). Hetmundgrove, Sunday after Michaelmas, 
5 Henry IV. 

[Hunt.] A. 1241. Grant by Sarra, late wife of Simon de Burwelle, to Thomas 

de Storolf and Gilbert de Warrewik, of a portion of a messuage in Heygh- 
mundegrave, situate as described. Witnesses : John de Lecheworth, and 
others (named). Heyghmundegrave, Monday the feast of St. Dunstan, 
11 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1242. Release by Richard dc Hemmingeford, called ' le Messager,' 

to Hugh, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of 28 acres of land in 
Hemmingeford Abbots ; the extent and situation of each portion of the 
Land being accurately specified. Witnesses : Sirs John de Grey, Reginald 
de Grey, Walter the Chamberlaiu, then steward of Ramsey, Berensar le 
Moyne, William de Queye, William de Suthbyri, John Mowin, Robert de 
Ouninton, and Alexander le Moyne, knts., and others (named). [A.D. 1254- 
1267]. Seal. 

[ Hunt.] A. 1243. Release by Richard de Hemmiugeford, called ' le Messager,' 

to Hugh, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey of the above 28 acres of 
land in Hemmingeford Abbots [sec A. 1242.] ; all particulars being 
omitted. Witnesses: Sir Walter the Chamberlain, then steward of 
Ramsey, John Moyn, Robert de Cuniuton, Alexander le Moyne, knts., 
and others (named). [A.D. 1254-1267.] Portion of seal. 



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[Hunt.] A. 1244. Demise by Richard Dyke and John Cooston, burgesses of 

Huntingdon, to John Derby and William Motte, clerks, of a parcel of a 
tenement in St. Mary's parish, Huntingdon, of the size and situation 
described. Witnesses : Thomas DoneU, then coroner, Richard Motte 
and John Alcumbury, then bailiffs of Huntingdon, and others (named). 
Huntingdon, Saturday before the Exaltation of Holy Cress, 39 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1245. Letters of attorney of Thomas Legat, son and heir of Alice 

Brampton, empowering John Draper to deliver possession to John Warde of 
a messuage and lands in Heightmondgrove, Upwode, and Wistowe, 
according to his deed dated Tuesday the morrow of St. Barnabas, 
14 Henry VI. [A. 1238.] Heightmondgrove, Wednesday after St. Barnabas, 
14 Henry VI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1246. Grant by John the Marshal (Marscalhts), of Hocton, to 

Hugh, the prior, and the monks of St. Ives, for 40s. and a quarter of wheat, 
of four acres of land in Hocton, situate as described. Witnesses : William 
Mowin, Absolom do Haliwelle, William ^oreis, and others (named). 
[Circa A.I). 1250.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1247. Release by Robert le Wodeward, son and heir of Simon le 

Wodeward, of Heytmundegrave by Ramsey, to John, the abbot, and the 
convent of Ramsey, of land ia Heytmundegrave, situate as described. 
Witnesses : William le Ryderaan, of Heytmundegrave, Simon de Elles- 
worth, and others (named). Ramsey, Monday the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 
32 Edward I. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1248. Grant by Alice Branton, of Ramsey, to John Halle, chaplain, 

of Ramsey, and John Ramsey, of Hecmegrove, of a messuage in Hecme- 
grove (Heytmundgrove), situate as described, which she had by gift and 
inheritance from John Roodekoc. Hecmegrove, the feast of the Apostles 
Philip and Jaaies, 6 Hen. VI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1249. Release by Richard le Mareschal, son of Walter le Marc- 

schal, of Craunfelde, to Sir John de Morton, chaplain, and Richard his 
brother, of land in Heygthmundegrave, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Robert le Wodeward, Thomas le Hideman, and others (named). Heygth- 
mundegrave, Sunday the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, 15 Edw. II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1250. Release by Margery, daughter of William de Hemmingeford, 

to Walter, son of Robert the Heir (Heredis), of Hemmingeford, her brother, 
of the land she claimed to hold in Hemmingeford by gift of her said brother 
Robert, viz. a messuage which the latter's mother formerly held as dower, 
and land concerning which she once brought a writ ot nova disseisina 
against the abbot of Ramsey, who had the wardship of the said Walter, 
and Matilda, Robert's wife, at Huntingdon before the King's Justice?, 
37 Hen. III. Witnesses : Sir Walter Chamberlain, William de Waldis, 
William Noreys, and others (named). [Circa 40-50 Henry III.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1251. Grant by Ralph de Vernun to Ranulph de Clerwaus, of land 

on the road between Haliwelle and Nydingworth, situation described. 
Witnesses : Sir Berenger le Moync, knt., Symon de Herdwic, William 
Hildegar, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1252. Grant by Amice, daughter of Robert, son of Daniel de 

Heytmundegrave, " soluta conjugio," to St. Benedict's, Rfimsey, and the 
almoner there, of the portion of a messuage in Heytmundegrave which her 
father gave her, extent and position described : for which grant Alan do 
Laushull, almoner of Ramsey, has given her 12s. and a " riuga dt; 
frumento." Witnesses: Sir John de Clarisvallibus, Ralph de Wintou, 
Ralph Pollard, then provost, and others (named). 



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[Hunt.] A. 1253. Grant by Hugh Waukclyn, of Hamertone, to Richard, son of 

William Carpenter, of Sybethorp, of land in Hillewellefeld and Hungerhul 
in Sybethorp, situate as described. Sunday before St. Matthew the Apostle, 
15 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1254. Grant by Geoffrey Caperun, son of Richard Caperun, of 

Huntingdon, to Walter de Hereford of a messuage in St. Mary's parish, 
Huntingdon, situation described, paying Geoffrey ^<J. yearly, and 2s. 6d. to 
the prior of Merton, chief lord of the tenement. Witnesses: Robert 
Hardy, Alnred the Dyer ( Tinctore), William Noreys, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1255. Grant by Geoffrey Caperun to Walter de Hereford of a 

messuage in the parish of Holy Trinity, Huntingdon, situate as described, 
paying 3d. yearly "ad Hagable," viz. Michaelmas. Witnesses; Robert 
Hardi, Alured le Teintorer, Stephen de Cimiterio, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Hunt] A. 1256. Grant by Nicholas Freman to Gilbert de Warewik and 

Thomas de Storolf of a messuage and land in Heythmundegrave, situation 
described, paying yearly 3*. to St. Mary's Chapel, Redebourne, and 6*. to 
the manor of Biri (Bury) for the increase of alms. Witnesses: John de 
Lecheworth, Thomas Rideman, and others (named). Heythmundegrave, 
Thursday the morrow of St. Edward, King and Martyr, 1336. 

[Hunt.] A. 1257. Grant by John de Temisseford to Richard de Lubbenam of 

a portion of a messuage in Heythmundegrave, of the extent and situation 
described. Ramsey, Prid. Id. Maias, 16 Edw. II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1258. Demise by Alexander de Kyngisdelf to John, son of Henry 
Rui'us, Beatrix his wife, and their children, of land, &c., in Heygth- 
mundegrave in Me Newefeld,' situate as described, for 196 years from 
Tuesday the Invention of Holy Cross, 2 Edw. III., with reversion to the 
grantor if the grantees die childless. Biry by Ramsey, the Invention of 
Holy Cross, 2 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1259. Grant by Reginald de Ewere, of Ramsey, to William de 

Gomecestre, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of a messuage and 
land in Byri (Bury) and land in Wydenhale, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Philip de Elesworthe, William Brewer (Bratiator), William 
le Rideman, and others (named). [A.D. 1367-1385.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1260. Agreement between Ramsey Abbey and Emma, late wife 

of William de Wald. The latter quitclaims to the abbey three " cotlands " 
in Brington and one in Waldweston, &c., which she and her late husband by 
chirograph made in the King's Court ought to hold to the end of their lives ; 
and the abbot and convent grant to her and her heirs for ever two mes- 
suages in Woldweston and the land there which her husband gave the abbey, 
and for her life yearly 20 ' ringas ' of wheat, 20 of barley, &c., to be paid 
by the bailiff and provost of the manor of Weston. Witnesses: Master 
Gilbert de Wepested, Sir William the Chamberlain, and others (named). 
" After Michaelmas, the 4th year of Abbot W[illiam]." Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1261. Demise by Jocelin de Rouceby to Ralph de Sutton, almoner, 

and the almonry of Ramsey, of land in Brocton situated as described, to 
be held until the said Ralph or his successors almoners have received 
12 full harvests therefrom. Witnesses : Ralph de Wigorn, Richard Paris, 
and others (named). Easter, 1245. Fragment of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1262. Grant by Alan le Barkere, sou of the late Richard le 

Barkere, of Ramsey, to Ralph de Morton, clerk, of a meadow in the 



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'praeria' called ' Cheverheth ' [Heytmundegrave ?], situate as described. 
Witnesses : Robert le Wodeward, of Heytmundegrave, and others (named). 
Ramsey, the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, 34 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1263. Grant by Robert le Moyne, son and heir of the late Sir 

William le Moyne, of Ravele, to lady Juliana le Moyne, late wife of Sir 
William lo Moyne, of an annual rent of half a marc that Geoffrey do 
Spartegrave was wont to pay his said father for a tenement that Sir Reymond 
the Chaplain (Capellanus) holds in Croxston, which he has by gift of 
Sir John de Scalariis. Witnesses : Sirs William de Suthbyri, Robert de 
Musters, Philip, son of Philip Ernis, knts., and others (named). [End of 
21 Edward I.]. 

[Hunt.] A. 1264. Certificate of John Cardun, of Wynewik, and Benigna his 

wife, that within the quindene of Easter, 1275, at the mandate of William, 
abbot of Ramsey, they will at their own expense go before the Justices 
at London, return and stay there until the abbot or his attorney at his 
own cost has made a chirograph of the land in Aylington that Robert 
le Rus formerly held, of which they have made a grant to the abbot 
[see A. 1277.] Other covenants specified. Witnesses: Roger, son of 
Hugh Brian, Gilbert and John Fraunceys, and others (named). 1275. 

C ] A. 1265. Release by John de Olneye, of Lyllingston Magna, Oxon, 
to John de Sautre, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of an annual rent 
of Id. paid by Robert de la Burne, of Crangefeud, for all the land of ' la 
Burne ' in Crangfeud, which the said Robert had of him and Elena his 
wife, and held by fine levied in the King's Court at Westminster. St. Ives, 
Tuesday after St. Laurence, 21 Edward I. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1266. Grant by John, son of John de Aylinton, to William, the 

abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of an annual rent of 2*. issuing from a 
messuage with croft in Aylinton, held by Thomas Joute and Matilda his 
wife, situate as described. Witnesses : Roger, son of Hugh Brian, Gilbert 
Fraunceys, and John his brother, and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285], 

[Hunt.] A. 1267. Release by John Russel, of Graphara, knt., to William de 

Gumecestre, abbot of Ramsey, and his house, of the assarted land in 
Elyngton he was wont to hold of the aforesaid house of Ramsey. 
Witnesses : Sir William le Moyne, knt., Stephen de Syhtlingdon, John 
de Beaumeys, and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285]. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1268. Grant by William, son of Adam le Lord, of Alkemundbyry, 

to Geoffrey Wysdom, of land in Alkemundbyry in a place called ' Rogeres- 
holm,' situate as described. Wednesday before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 
27 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1269. Grant by John Fraunceys, of Aylington, to Robert, son of 

Stephen de Hale, clerk, of land in the fields of Aylington, situate as 
described. Witnesses : John le Lord, of Aylington, Hugh Prest, then 
the abbot [of Ramsey's] bailiff in Aylington, and others (named). St. 
Gregory the Pope's day, 32 Edward I. Seal broken. 

[Glouc.] A. 1270. Grant by Walter de Stivecle to Ramsey Abbey of land 
in Flaxley, situate as described. If he cannot defend the said land he 
binds himself to satisfy the said abbot and convent with as good laud in 
Laushille ; and if Edith his wife survives him and desires part of the said 
land as her dower, his heirs shall satisfy her on behalf of (pro) the abbot and 
convent. Witnesses : Sir Walter Chamberlain, steward of Ramsey, and 
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[Hunt.] A. 1271. Release by Henry Godsweyn, of Aylington, to William, the 

abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 30s., of land in Aylington, situate as 
described, paying therefor Id. yearly to Geoffrey Blundel, of Aylington. 
Witnesses : Sir William Chamberlain, Ranulf de Clervaus, John de 
Beaumeys, and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285], 

[Huot.] A. 1272. Grant by William Je Freman, of Aylington, to William, the 

abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 16s., of land in Aylington situate as 
described. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Hale, clerk, John de Aylington, 
Gilbert Fraunceys, and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285]. 

[Hunt.] A, 1273. Agreement concluded between John de Langetoft and Alice 

his wife, on the one part, and Robert de Hale, rector of Aylingtone, on the 
other, to end the disputes between them concerning the lands, &c., formerly 
belonging to William, son of John le Lord, and John his son and heir, 
in Aylington and Wermington, whereof Robert was enfeoffed and out of 
which Alice, mother of the said John, sought reasonable dower. The 
said Robert, by advice of his friends (named), on Tuesday before 
St. Nicholas, 20 Edward 1., in Aylington church, agreed that the aforesaid 
Alice should be dowered anew with the lands in the greater, middle, and 
smaller fields in Aylington, herein accuratelj' specified ; wherewith John 
and Alice are content for their third part, and that the residue of the whole 
tenement of the said William and John should remain to the said Robert, 
with the exceptions stated. Robert also agreed that two parts of a capital 
messuage, whereof they asserted they were enfeoffed for term of Alice's 
life, should remain to them at will, subject to their good behaviour. 
Witnesses : John, son of John de Aylington, Gilbert Fraunceys, John 
his brother, and others (named). Aylington, the Vigil of St. Thomas the 
Apostle, 20 Edward 1. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1274. Agreement whereby Agnes de la Boneire, of Broucton, demises 

to Ralph, the almoner of Ramsey, for 20d. that Ralph gave her in her great 
need, land in the field of Broucton, at Tonmangrave, until he has received 
10 crops therefrom ; after which it is to revert to her and her heirs. 
Witnesses: Ralph de Wygorn, Richard Paris, and others (named). 
" The year that the cycle of the moon runs through 13 [months ?]" Seal. 

[Huut.] A. 1275. Release by John de Caltegot and Orabilia his wife, to 

William de Gumecestre, abbot of Ramsey, and the convent there, of all 
services that might accrue to them from land which Robert, son of Symeon 
de Bokesworth, holds of the abbot in Bokesworth at a yearly rent of 2s. Gd. 
Witnesses : Walter de Papeworth, Robert de Conigton, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1267-1285.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1276. Grant by Jocelin de Rouceby to Ralph de Sutton and his 

successors, almoners cf Ramsey Abbey, of land in Broctonfield, in a place 
called 'Hirstingrave,' for 10s., a "ringa" of wheat, and one of oats. 
Witnesses: Ralph de Wigorn, Thomas le Butiler, and others (named). 
Portion of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1277. Grant by John Cardun, of Wynewik, and Benigna his 

wife, to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 17 marcs, 
of land with a toft and croft in Aylington, that Robert le Rus formerly held 
of them. Witnesses : Roger, son of Hugh Brian, Gilbert and John 
Franceys, and others (named). [A.D. 1275 : see A. 1264.]. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1278. Release by Emma, late wife of William de Wald, to 
Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of three " cotlands " in 
Brinington and one in Waldweston, with their appurtenances, which she 
and her husband held for their lives by chirograph levied in the King's 
Court ; in return for which they have granted to her and her heirs for ever 
two messuages and land in Waldweston which she and her husband held as 
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[Hunt.] A. 1279. Release by Ralph, son of Roger Noreys, of Wodehirst, to 

Johu le Smyth, of Broughtou, William his brother, and Agnes, William's 
wife, of land in Broughton. Friday in Pentecost week, . . Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1280. Release by John, son of John Osebern, of Wodewestone, 

to John le Webbister and Richard de Thotynham, of his right by inheritance, 
after the death of Sir Geoffrey the Chaplain, his brother, to a messuage and 
land in Broughton, formerly belonging to Thomas le Webbister. Witnesses : 
William Mowyn and Roger Noreys, of Wodehirst, and others (named). 
Broughton, Wednesday, the morrow of All Souls day, 16 Edward II. 

[Cornw.] j. 1281. Release by Roger, son and heir of Amadeus le Golan, to 
John de Trebethon, of all land he has or could claim in Trebethon. 
Witnesses : Laurence de Arundell, Benedict de Trewardyan, Richard de 
Mores, then bailiff of Coverton, and others (named). On the Itinere of 
the Justices at Lancenston, Thursday after St. Denis, 30 Edward I. 
Injured. 

[Hunt.] A. 1282. Demise by Hugh, son and heir of John de Hygeneye, to John 

Catoun, both of Wardeboys, of land in Wardeboys, situate as described, 
from Michaelmas, 14 Edward II., till he has received three complete crops 
therefrom. Witnesses: John Unfrey, Robert Berenger, Roger Noreys, 
and others (named). Michaelmas, 14 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1283. Certificate by Thomas Botyrwyk. abbot of Ramsey, and the 

convent there, of the manumission of William Smyth, of Shitlyngdon, with 
all his "sequela." Ramsey, Sunday after the Invention of Holy Cross, 
20 Richard II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1284. Grant by H[ugh] abbot of Ramsey, and the convent there, 

to John, son of Henry de Fareburn, of the " cultura " called ' Stockes ' 
between W[o]dehurst and Acley, situate as described, saving common therein 
to all who ought to have it ; paying 40d. yearly to provide a light on the 
altar of St. Mary in Ramsey monastery. Witnesses : Sir W. de Wicheton, 
then steward of Ramsey, Sir Oliver le Moyne, John de Claris Vallibus, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1254-67]. 

[Hunt.] A. 1285. Grant by Walter, son of Jocelin de Stivecle, to Ramsey 

Abbey, of all the land in Stivecle which he had by gift of Jocelin, his father, 
called ' Bernardescroft,' ' Smaldenedich,' &c., situate as described ; and 
release by the same to the same of the said land : for which grant and 
release Ranulph abbot of Ramsey has given him 6 marcs. Witnesses : 
Jeremyas de Caxton, then sheriff of Huntingdon, Richard dc Beynvill, 
Geoffrey de Caxton, William de Sancto Georgio, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1233-1236]. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1286. Grant by Emma, daughter of Henry Waldechef, of Stywecle 

Parva (Little Stukeley), to Isabella, daughter of Robert Waldechef, and 
Margaret her sister, of a messuage in Stywecle, situate as described. 
Witnesses: William Brekespere, and others (named). Monday after 
Easter, 10 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1287. Grant by William le Moyne, to William, his son, and 

Alianora, daughter of Sir John de Luvetot, and their children, of his 
manors of Sawtre and Roweye, with remainder to another son, Hugh, and 
reversion to himself and his heirs successively ; at a yearly rent of 30/. 
Witnesses : Sirs John Russel, Richard de Beynvill, Philip de Rypton, and 
Robert de Beaumes, knights, Ranulph de Clerevaus, and others (named). 
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lluut. A. 1288. Grant by John de Hamirton, and Alice his wife, to William, 

son of Robert de Thychemers, of a fine to be levied in the King's Court ot 
the messuage and lands in Stepil Gidding [see A. 1289.], and the land in 
Tichemers which they have sold and grauted him by charter, under penalty 
of 201., for payment whereof they bind all their lands, goods, and chattels in 
co. Huntingdon. Witnesses : Ralph de Thorneye, Stephen de Lotton, 
clerk, and others (named). Peterborough, Friday after St. Augustine, 
26 Edward I. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1289. Grant by John de Hamirton, and Alice his wife, to William, 

son of Robert de Tichemers, of a messuage and land in Stepil Gidding, 
situate as described. Witnesses: William Engayne, of Littil Gidding, 
and others (named). Peterborough, Thursday after St. Augustine, 
26 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1290. Release by Robert, son and heir of Richard Beinville, of 

Walton, to Richard Shenyngdon, abbot of Ramsey, of all actions for waste 
in his inheritance in Wodewalton, of which the abbot had the custody 
during Robert's nonage ; he having committed no waste or other 
damage therein. Wodewalton, Sunday after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 
37 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1291. Deed of sale by Simon de Stivecle to Sir Richard, abbot of 

Ramsey, for three marcs, of a messuage in Stivecle that his mother held ; 
and quitclaim of assarted land situate as described. Witnesses : Jocelin 
de Stivecle, Master Walter, his brother, Master Geoffrey, parson of Offorde, 
Geoffrey de Wintonia, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1292. Grant by Robert, son of John Cook (Cocf), of Wynewyk, 

to Geoffrey Wysdam, of a messuage in Little Stukeley, situate as described. 
Witnesses : John de Swyneford, Alexander, son of Sir Philip de Rypton, 
and others (named). Styvekle, Sunday, the feast of St. Hugh, Bishop and 
Confessor, 25 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1293. Assent by Helewisa, wife of Walter de Bolebec, to the grant 

by her said lord of the manor of Walton to Walter, the abbot, and the 
monks of Ramsey. " Witnesses, the same as to my lord's grant." 
[A.D. 11331160.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1294. Grant by Mabil, late wife of Robert de Tychemerhs, to 

Alice her daughter, of a messuage and land in Stepil Giddyng, that Emma, 
formerly wife of William Russell, once held of her. Witnesses : William 
Engaynne, of Little Giddyng, William le Eyr, of Stepil Giddyng, and others 
(named). 

Hunt. A. 1295. Grant by John Baronn, of Ramsey, to Adam Chaungeour, 

citizen of London, Thomas Marchant, chaplain, and Thomas de Santon, of 
London, of all his lands and tenements in Nidyngworth and Halywell. 
Witnesses-: John de Rokesdon, John le Heir, and others (named). 
Halywell, Wednesday, the feast of St. Mary Magdalen, 40 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Hunt. A. 1296. Grant by John Sandford, of Pulham, Middlesex, to Peter 

Shiphirde, of Nydyngworth, of all the lands and tenements in Haliwell 
and Nydyngworth which he had by feoffment of Agnes, daughter and heir 
of William de Irland. Nydyngworth, Monday, the morrow of Easter, 
36 Edward ILL. Seal. 

Annexed : Letters of attorney of John Sandford, authorising Ralph de 
Gyddyngg, of Huntingdon, and Hugh Tyffayne, of Fenny Drayton, to 
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[Hunt.J A. 1297. Grant by John Camville, of Heythmongrave, to John 

Bryillyngtou and Kichard Ramsey, of land in the fields of Leccheneye, 
situate as described. Ramsey, the feast of the Apostles Symon and Judc, 
8 Henry IV. Seal broken. 

[Hunt.] A. 1298. Grant by Alice, daughter of Alexander de Haliwell, to 

Ralph de Wygornia, for 33*., of an acre in the meadow of Nidingwurth 
by Benelode, situate as described. Witnesses : John Mouhyn, Apsolon 
de Haliwell, Jocelin de Rouceby, and others (named). 

[Hunt] A. 1299. Release by William de Morton, of Heighmondegrove, to 

Thomas Camvylle and Fina his wife, of all the lands in Heighmondegrove, 
Bury, Ramsey, and Upwode, which were lately Richard de Morton's, except 
the land specified. Monday the feast of St. James the Apostle, 
36 Edward III. 

[Hunt] A. 1300. Release by Richard le Eyr to William le Eyr, and Mariota 

his wife, all of Niddingworth, of land in Niddingworth meadow, in a place 
called ' le Fordole,' situate as described. Monday the feast of St. Luke the 
Evangelist, 10 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1301. Release by Roger Godfrey, of Nedyngworth, cousin and heir 

of Alice Peris, late wife of John Peris, to Thomas Pay, Henry Talle, and 
Thomas Degill of a messuage and land in Nedyngworth which were lately 
the said Alice's, and whieli he, together with Pay, Talle, Degill, and 
others (named) had by feoffment of Thomas, son and heir of John Pulter, 
late of St. Ives. Thursday after St. Anne, 34 Henry VI. 

[Kent.] A. 1302. Grant by Walter de Euro, citizen of London, to William 

Sumpter, of Newenton, of nine " daywercas " of his garden with trees and 
all other appurtenances in Newenton. Witnesses : Nicholas de la Gare, 
Robert de Renham, Saher Crevequer, and others (named). Newenton, 
Thursday the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1303. Grant by Richard du Lay, of Overton Longevill, to Master 

John Trivet, rector of Fletton, of all his lands and tenements in Overton 
Longevill. Witnesses: John Cardoun, Robert le Moigne, and others 
(named). Wednesday before St. Gregory, 9 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1304. Grant by Thomas Pollard, of Somersham, and Rose his wife, 

to John Pulter and John Makesey, of St. Ives, William Gillour, of Stanton, 
and John Pycot, of Hicchen, of all their lands, &c., in Nydyngworth and 
Halywell. Saturday in Pentecost week, 4 Henry V. 

[Cornw.] A. 1305. Grant by Odo de Herchecoth to John son of Robert, for his 
homage and service, and for 15s. and a palfrey, of an acre of land in 
Trevowein and half an acre in Trevarderch at yearly rents of 2s. and \2d. 
respectively. Witnesses : Robert de Kardinan, Jervase de Hornicot, 
Alan de Lunda, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1306. Grant by John le Haukere, of St. Ives, to his brother 
Nicholas, son of Simou le Haukere, of a messuage and croft [in St. Ives]. 
Witnesses : William Mowyn, of Hyrst, Roger Noreis, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1307. Demise by Richard le Ery, of Niddingworth, to Joan, 

daughter of Ralph de Niddingworth, of land in Niddingworth, situate as 
described, for seven years from Michaelmas, 9 Edward II. September 29, 
9 Edward II. Seal. 

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[Hunt.] A. 1308. Release by William le Eyr, of Niddyngworth, to Sir Simon, 

abbot of Ramsey, of all his title to a certain portion of a messuage and land 
in Niddingworth, which he had by demise of Richard lo Eyr, a " nativus " 
of the said abbey. St. Ives, Tuesday before St. Gregory the Pope, 
10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1309. Demise by Sir Simon, abbot of Ramsey, to Robert de 

Swathefeld and Emma his wife, of the land in St. Ives that Richard le Eyr, 
of Niddyngworth, formerly held, for term of their lives, paying 5*. yearly ; 
with reversion to the abbey at their decease. St. Ives, Wednesday after 
St. Ambrose the Bishop, 10 Edward II. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1310. Grant by Richard le Eyr to William le Eyr, and Mariota 

his wife, all of Niddingworth, of a ' placea ' with the house built thereon, and 
other land in Niddingworth, for a certain sum of money which they gave 
him in his need. St. Ives, Michaelmas, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1311. Release by the same to the same, of the above premises in 
Niddingworth [see A. 1310]. St. Ives, Michaelmas, 10 Edward II. 

Hunt. A. 1312. Grant by William Pekke, of Wodehyrste, co. Huntingdon, 

and John Pekke his sou, to William Congerton, Laurence Merton, John 
Mynstrechaumbre, John Feeld, and Thomas Puller, of all their lands, &c., 
in Wodehyrste, Halywell, Nydyngworth, Slepe, and St. Ives, which lately 
were commonly called '' Cok Halywells londs,' and before that ' Chambre- 
leyns londs.' Wodehyrste, 24 August, 17 Edward IV. 

Hunt. A. 1313. Agreement whereby John de Lancastre and Mabil his wife 

demise to Sir Robert, abbot of Ramsey, their manor of Woldhirst, with a 
messuage and 15 acres there that Alice Dikoun holds for her life, which 
after her death revert to John and Mabil, and the yearly rent of 14d. that 
Alice owes for the said tenement, for term of Mabil's life ; and also a toft 
in Ramsey ; the abbey paying therefor 10/. yearly, and to John a robe 
with fur of the suit worn by the abbot's esquires. Ramsey, Sunday after 
the Purification, 17 Edward III. Portions of two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1314. Grant by William Brekespere, and Joan his wife, to Walter 

Pedefer, son of Richard Pedefer, of land in Upwode, lying in a field at 
Fabianisphichtel, situate as described. Witnesses : Benedict Wrau, of 
Ramsey, Stephen Provost, then bailiff of Ramsey, and others (named). 
Ramsey, Monday, Christmas Eve, 18 Edward II. Two seals. 

[Hunt.] A. 1315. Grant by William Hotost, of Woldweston, and Agnes his 

wife, to Sirs William de Corton and Robert de Burgh, clerks, of all their 
lands, tenements, and rents in Woldweston, together with the reversion 
of lands and rents held or paid by the tenants named herein. Witnesses : 
Sir Robert de Hotost, of Clopton, knt., John Lord, of Leighton, John 
Cardoun, of Winewik, and others (named). Wednesday the morrow of 
the Assumption, 3 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1316. Grant by Madio, son of Adam Howin, of Weston, to 

William, son of Hugh de Elintou, for five marcs, of a messuage and croft in 
Weston which he holds of Pule son of Richard, and of land there, situate as 
described, paying yearly a halfpenny to Madio, and to Fulc son of Richard 
two capons and two hens. Witnesses : William de Wichenton, Ralph 
de Stivecley, and others (named). Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1317. Deed of sale by William Bysschoppeston, knt., to Henry 

Lench, of Wych, of all trees and underwood growing in his wood, called 
' Peytosgrove,' at Waresley, for 14 marcs a year; Lench undertaking to 
keep the wood properly enclosed and perform other covenants. 9 April, 
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[Hunt.] A. 1318. Grant by William de Waldis, for the souls of himself, 

Emma his wife, his ancestors, and successors, to Hugh, the abbot, and the 
convent of Ramsey, of all his messuages, lands, and rents in Waldweston, 
Brininthon, and Bythern, as specified herein, paying the rents stated. 
Witnesses : Sirs William le Moyne, then sheriff of Huntingdon, and 
Symon de Copmaneford, knts., Walter de Burgh, Hugh le Moyne, Master 
Gilbert de Wepstede, and others (named). [A.D. 1259.] 

[Hunt.] A.. 1319. Final concord between Hugh abbot of Ramsey, plaintiff, by 

William le Chamberleyn, provost, and William de Waldis, deforciant, 
whereby the latter warrants to the former the lands, &c., specified in 
Woldweston, Bryninton, and Byderne, according to his grant thereof [see 
A. 1318] ; and the abbot grants the premises to William, and Emma his 
wife, for their lives at a yearly rent of 7*. Gd. Westminster, the Octave 
of St. Hilary, 44 Henry III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1320. Grant by William Jardyn, of Heygthmundegrave, to Simon 

Attecros, of Ramsey, and Marsilia his wife, of a messuage lying in ' le 
Whyte,' Ramsey, situate as described. Witnesses : Benedict Wrau, 
William Brekespere, and others (named). Ramsey, Thursday the feast of 
St. Hilary, 16 Edward II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A.. 1321. Release by the same to the same, of the above messuage in 
Ramsey. Witnesses as in A. 132O. Ramsey, Saturday after the 
Conversion of St. Paul, 16 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1322. Grant by Marsilia, late wife of Simon Attecros, to Simon 
Attecros her son, of the above messuage in Ramsey [see A. 132O, 1321]. 
Ramsey, Monday before the Purification, 8 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1323. Agreement whereby Michael, son of Michael de Wauton, 

tenant of two carucates of land in Waulton, quitclaims such land to Hugh, 
the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey ; in return for which the abbot gives 
him 20 marcs, 15 quarters of wheat, and a palfrey, and allows him to hold 
the land of the abbey by knight service, with the exceptions stated, on 
certain specified conditions. Witnesses : Master Geoffrey, dean of Lenn, 
William de Wicheton, then steward, Simon, parson of Waulton, and others 
(named). Monday after Trinity, in St. Andrew's Chapel, Ramsey. [A.D. 
1254-1267.] Seal broken. 

[Hunt.] A. 1324. Demise by William de Hotot to Adam Robat, both of 

Woldwestone, of land in Woldwestone, situate as described, for term of 
both their lives ; and grant by the same to the same of twp crops off land 
that Eadmund de Hotot, his father, formerly granted to Adam for term of his 
(Eadmnnd'h) life. Sunday before St. Gregory the Pope, 1 Edward III. 
Portion of seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1325. Release by Agnes, late wife of William Hotot, of Wold- 

weston, to Robert, abbot of Ramsey, and the convent there, of all the lands, 
&c., in Woldweston that were her late husband's, and a yearly corrody and 
dress she was wont to receive from the abbey. Broughton, Friday the feast 
of St. Mark the Evangelist, 17 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1326. Grant by Hugh, son and heir of Jolin de Hekeney, to John 

de Boys and Roger Attewode, all of Wardeboys, of a messuage and land in 
Wardeboys, with the reversion of messuages and lands which Amice de 
Hekeney, and Cristiana his mother, hold of him as dower for their lives, and 
Other reversions there. Sunday before the Purification, 14 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1327. Grant by John Chambyrleyn, of St. Ives, to Roger Wygthe, 

Matilda his wife, and William his son, of Wodehyrst, of a messuage and 
land in Wodehyrst, situate as described. Sunday after the Apostles Peter 
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[Hunt.] A. 1328. Grant by William Flote, of Ramsey, to Thomas, son of 

John le Cook, ' Fisshere,' and Henry, son of John le Cook, of Hadenham, of 
two messuages in Ramsey lying in ' le Wyghte,' situate as described. 
Thursday after Holy Trinity, 23 Edward III., and 10th year of his reign 
over France. 

[Hunt.] A. 1329. Grant by William, son of John Miller, of Ramsey, to John 

Grytford, of the same place, of the third part of a messuage in Ramsey and 
the reversion of the other two parts after Emma Miller's death, together 
with the reversion of lands in Heytmondgrove and Wistowe. Ramsey, 
Whitsunday, 6 Richard II. Seal. 

[Hunt.] A. 1330. Grant by Robert de Kendale, of Nassington, to Nicholas de 

Everwyk, clerk, and Robert de Haisand of the annual rent of 40/. issuing 
out of the lands, &c., in Woldhurst that were formerly William Mowyn's, 
which Robert, son of Robert de Thorp, knight, granted to Philip de 
Brampton, chaplain, deceased, and himself, with clauses for distress, &c. 
Woldhirst, Sunday the eve of St. Thomas the Apostle, 23 Edward III. 
French, 

[Hunt] A. 1331. Demise by Richard de Molesworth, of Woldhyrst, to Ivo, son 

of Thomas de Woldhyrst, and Cecilia his wife, for 40*. given him "in mea 
magna necessitate," of land in Woldhyrst and St. Ives, for 20 years from 
Michaelmas, 22 Edward I., at a yearly rent of 20*. 12d. Witnesses : 
Henry de Cotenham, Ralph le Noreys, Henry le Eyr, and others (named). 
22 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1332. Demise by William, son of Eadmund de Hothot, to Geoffrey de 

la Chapele, of Tichemersh, and Joan his wife, of all his land in Wold- 
weston and Brynton for 10 years from Michaelmas next at a yearly rent of 
23.?., at the end of which term they will pay 100*. to William, his heirs or 
assigns. Other covenants specified. The grantor acknowledges he has 
received the farm for the first five of the above 10 years. Witnesses : 
Sir Robert de Hothot, knight, and others (named). Woldweston, Friday 
before the Annunciation, 2 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1333. Release by Thomas, son of Thomas de Elingtone, to Sir John 

de Mortone, chaplain, and Richard his brother, of land in Heyhdmunde- 
grove by Ramsey, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir John leMessager, 
chaplain, of Heyhdmundegrove, and others (named). Monday the feast of 
St. Gregory the Pope, 4 Edward III. 

[Herts.] A. 1334. Grant by Nicholas le Maystre, and Amabilia his wife, to 
Thomas de Leukenhore of an annual rent of 10s. that Richard de Mussegros 
gave them, issuing from a tenement in Westmelne that Peter Bussel once 
held. Witnesses : Brian de Trocking, Theobald de Westmelne, clerk, and 
others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1335. Grant by William Mayster to Agnes de Wardeboys and 

Beatrice le Coupere of all his goods and chattels wheresoever found. 
Heythmundegrove, St. John the Baptist's day, 23 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1336. Grant by Alice, daughter of Walter Graunfrey, of Heyt- 

mundegravo, widow, to Nicholas le Freman and Cristina his wife, of all 
her portion of a messuage in Heytmundegrave, which has descended to her 
on the death of John Graunfrey her brother, together with the dower of the 
same when it falls in. Witnesses : Robert le Wodeward, William le 
Mayster, and others (named). Sunday, the feast of St. Valentine the 
Martyr, 4 Edward II. 



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[Hunt.] A. 1337. Grant by Matilda, relict of Robert Beaumeys, of Ramsey, 

to Sir Gilbert the Chaplain (Capellano), living in Ramsey, and Robert 
Hunte, of Ramsey, of a messuage with garden and " polyerd " adjoining in 
' le Briggestrat,' Ramsey, situate as described, which he had by feoff- 
ment of Walter de Kendale and John Pakerel. Witnesses : Benedict 
Wraw, and others (named). Ramsey, Sunday, the Assumption, 
18 Edward III., and the 5th year of his reign over France. 

[Hunt.] A. 1338. Grant by Agnes, daughter of the late William Je Ploiner, 

of Ramsey, to Robert Chastede, clerk, of Ramsey, and Juliana his wife, for 
14., of the fourth part of a messuage in Ramsey between the stone and 
wooden bridges, which her father and Emma her mother bought of Robert's 
ancestors, which fourth part descended to her at her father's death. 
Witnesses : Elyas Reyner, then provost of Ramsey, nnd others (named). 
St. Katherine the Virgin's day, 22 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1339. Grant by Alexander de Ramsey to Richard de Eskecot, of the 

meadow that Nicholas Chaplain held of him in Ramsey, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Hugh le Bigot, Thomas and Randulph de Braham, and others 
(named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1340. Grant by John Wermyngton, cellarer of Ramsey, to Thomas 

and William Herte, of the pasture in Wyken and Calvcroft that John Ferme 
and John Wyudill lately held by copy; to hold from Michaelmas next for 
their lives, at the lord's will, according to the custom of the manor, pay- 
ing the cellarer of Ramsey 13s. id. yearly for the same. February, 30th 
yeai' of abbot John Stowe. 

[Hunt.] A. 1341. Release by Robert Rokysdon, "litteratus," and John Se wale, 

chaplain, of Halywelle, to Robert Claydon, chaplain, of a messuage and 
lands in Halywelle and Nedynworth, which they had jointly with the said 
Claydon. Halywelle, 6 June, 5 Henry V. Injured. 

[Hunt.] A. 1342. Letters of attorney of Hugh de Bliye and Alice his wife, 

daughter of Robert Peyntour, of Ramsey, empowering John Lavander, 
chaplain, of Ramsey, to deliver seisin to John Macons, chaplain, of Wyvel- 
ingham, of a messuage and land in Ramsey, as in the grant thereof is con- 
tained. Norwich, St. Andrew the Apostle's day, 42 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1343. Release by William le Waleys, and Joan his wife, to Sir 

Hugh, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 10s., of land in Suthlyn- 
gedon park. Witnesses : Sir Richard son of Ralph, knt, at that time 
coroner, Nicholas de BoolF, John de la Mare, and others (named). [A.D. 
1254-1267.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1344. Grant by Ralph de Stivecley to Ramsey Abbey of all the 

land he has assarted, situate between the old assarted land he holds of 
Ramsey and the common of pasture of the town, &c. Witnesses : 
William de :.Wicheton, then steward, William Mowin, William Paris, 
William de Roucebi, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1345. Grant by Robert Bretoun to Robert le Ferour, and Joan his 
wife, of land in Ramsey fields, situate as described. Ramsey, Wednesday 
after St. Matthew the Apostle, 13 Edward II. 

[Hunt] A. 1346. Grant by Henry de Ravele to Hugh Arneborou, and' Alice 

his wife, of a messuage in ' le Wygthte,' Ramsey, situate as described, 
paying therefor yearly 6d. to the cellarer of Ramsey, and |rf. to the great 
altar of St. Mary in the chapel of the Virgin Mary, Ramsey Abbey. 
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[Hunt.] A. 1347. Grant by Alice, relict of Symonr Pollard, of Ramsey, to 

Robert de Peterborough, clerk " de infirmaria " of Ramsey, and Amice her 
daughter, of land in Ramsey, situate as described. Sunday, the morrow of 
the Epiphany, .30 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1348. Grant by Sarra, another daughter of the late William le 

Plomer, to Robert Chastede, of Ramsey, clerk, and Juliana his wife, of her 
fourth part in the messuage mentioned in A. 1338. Witnesses as in 
A. 1338, Elyas Reyner being described as " bailiff of Ramsey." Prid. 
Kal. August, 22 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1349. Grant by John, son of Peter le Barkere, of Ramsey, to Sirs 

Simon de Glyntone and Thomas le Pelettier, clerks, of a messuage in 
Ramsey, situate as described. Sunday after St. Martin, 12 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1350. Demise by Richard Pedefer to Alice his mother, for her 

life, of a tenement in Briggestrate, Ramsey, situation described, at a 
yearly rent of 7rf. Witnesses : William Gerveys, Benedict Wrau, and 
others (named). Ramsey, Friday after St. Mark the Evangelist, 
5 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1351. Grant by William, son of Peter Russessone, of Enemeth, to 

Edmund de Oxendon, for 20*., of a portion of his messuage in ' le Brigge- 
strate,' Ramsey, of the size and situation specified, and also of a portion of 
the said messuage to increase Edmund's garden. Witnesses : Master 
Philip de Sautre, William Gerveys, and others (named). Ramsey, Sunday, 
the Purification, 2 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1352. Agreement concluded between Alice, relict of Sewall de 

Heningfeld, and Hugh, abbot of Ramsey, concerning a tenement which 
Sewall formerly held in Lausell of the fee of the said abbot, with the whole 
of which Alice asserted she was dowered at the church door, by a charter 
of the said Sewall which she produced. On inspecting the charter 
the abbot granted the whole of the tenement to Alice for life, she under- 
taking to pay the abbot yearly 20*., at each of the four usual terms, 
beginning St. Andrew's day next, for eight years. Witnesses : Master 
Martin de la Brache, Geoffrey de St. Edmund, Master Gilbert de 
Weppested, and others (named). Ramsey, St. Leonard's day, 44 Henry III. 
Annexed: Chirograph containing duplicate of the above. 

[Hunt.] A. 1353. Grant by William Gardener, of Westderham, Norfolk, 

brother and heir of John Welles, chaplain, to Richard Scot, clerk, John 
Barkere and John Skynnere, chaplains, of two messuages in Ramsey 
that Welles, with others, had by feoffment of Robert Pope, of Ramsey, 
chapl&in. Witnesses : Nicholas de Styvecle and Thomas Warton, knts., 
and others (named). The Invention of Holy Cross, 8 Henry V. 

[Cornw.] A. 1354. Grant by Oger de Kernyk to Walter de la Medeschol of all 
his lands, &c., in Deugoys juxta Trowythian. Tretherf, Sunday before the 
Conversion of St. Paul, 13 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1355. Release by Walter de Witewelle and Juliana his wife to 

William de Gomecestre, abbot of Ramsey, for 20s., of land in Bokesworthe 
that Robert, son of Symeon de Bokesworth, holds of the abbot at a yearly 
rent of 2s. 6d. Witnesses : William de Bokesworthe and Robert de 
Conington, knts., Walter de Papeworth, Nicholas Saucheverel, of Elisworthe, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1267-1285.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1356. Release by John, son of John Clerk, of Laushill, to Ramsey 

Abbey and Henry de Norhamton, then chamberlain there, in a full 
court at Brocton, for 42*. given him in his great need, of the land that 



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formerly belonged to Robert son of Ambrose in Laushill. Witnesses : 
Sirs William Mowyn and William de Heynet'eld, knts., Sir Flavian de 
Laushill, and others (named). 

[Hunt.]' A. 1357. Grant by John, son of Ivo de Ramsey, to Sir Ranulph, the 
abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of land in Ramsey situate as described, and 
of yearly rents for land held there, viz. 6cl. from Custance his sister, 2d. from 
Reyner de Celario, and 2d. from Isabel his mother-in-law. Witnesses: 
Bartholomew and Robert de Wardeboys, Walter de Rydeman, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1231-1253.] 

[Herts.] A. 1358. Release by Peter, son of Thomas de Sanford, to John, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for \2d., of a pair of gloves 
they pay him yearly for land they hold of him in Westmelne. Witnesses : 
Sirs John de Scalariis, John Baard, and Robert de la Rokele, knts., 
John de Marines, and others (named). St. Mark the Evangelist 
42 Henry III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1359. Grant by Petronilla, late wife of John de Temisford, to 

Sir Gilbert de Warrewik, chaplain, of a toft in Heyghtmundegrave situate 
as described. Heyghtmundgrave, Monday the morrow of the Annuncia- 
tion, 21 Edward III., and the 8th year of his reign over France. 

York. A. 1360. Deed of sale by John Wellisburne, an esquire of the King's 

body, to Leonard Bekwith, of Stillingfleit, co. York, of 4 meses, four 
tofts, and closes in Moreby called ' Gossostecroft,' ' Haverlands,' ' Brigfeld,' 
' Shawfeld,' ' the Southfeld,' ' the Southgrene,' ' Newriddyng,' ' Stokkisrid'- 
dyng,' < Burnehyrst,' ' Old Ryddyng,' ' Mekill Carre,' ' Armetparke,' and 
Littilwodend,' and a wood called 'the Southgaile,' for 1001., to be paid as 
herein specified. 12 February, 20 Henry VIII. Seal. English. 

A. 1361. Grant by Nicholas le Carter to William Clervaus, son of 
Ranulph Clervaus, of part of a messuage in ' le Briggestrate,' Ramsey, of 
the size and situation specified. Witnesses : William Gerveys, Benedict 
Wrau, and others (named). Thursday before the Annunciation 
19 Edward II. 

A. 1362. Final concord made in the court of John abbot of Ramsey, 
before Reginald de Castre, prior of Ramsey, and William de Wassingel',' 
Justice, whereby John Tusceynz, of Ramsey, and Joan his wife, deforciants, 
for 40*., quitclaimed to Robert le Ferrour and Joan his wife, plaintiffs, 
a messuage in Ramsey. Smithescroft, Friday after St. Mathias the Apostle 
4 Edward II., and the 25th year of abbot John. 

[Hunt] A. 1363. Grant by Philip de Clarvall to Ranulph, the abbot, and the 

convent of Ramsey, of the lands, messuages, and rents specified in Little 
Raveley, Broucton, Kings Ripton, Rokesgrave, Heytmundegrave, and 
Ramsey, for the souls of himself, Eroma his wife, and his ancestors. 
Witnesses : Simon de Houcton, then sheriff of Huntingdon, Sirs Walter de 
Wassingele, Simon [?de Sumerjford, John Moywn, John de Clarvall, 
Walter Chamberlain, Alexander Monk, knts., and others (named).' 
[36-37 Henry III.] 

[Hunt.] A. 1364. Grant by Edward Parker to Walter Taylard, John Bekes- 

well, William Castel, and John Person, of all his lands, &c , in Rinton 
Abbots. 10 August, 6 Henry VI. 

Hunt. A. 1365. Grant by John de Wauton, William Payn, parson of Buc- 

worth, Richard Ramesholt, of St. Ives, Richard Maister, vicar of Styvecle 
Magna (Great Stukeley), and Nicholas de Styvecle, to Juliana, late wife 



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of John Manduyst, of Wermenstre, knt., for her life, of the manors of Great 
Raveley, Sautre, Giddyngg, Ludyngton, and Roweye, and all lands, &c., in 
co. Huntingdon, which they had by feoffment of William Moigne, of Great 
Raveley, knt., with remainder after her death to the said Moigne. Great 
Raveley, Sunday in the first week of Lent, 45 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1366. Release by Agnes de Hemmingford, late wife of .Thomas de 

Acolt, to the almoner of Ramsey, of a messuage in Ramsey, situate as 
described. Witnesses : Simon de Herdwik, then steward, and Elyas, 
then provost of Ramsey, Stephen de Winton, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1367. Grant by John le Fyscher to Adam Wyot, both of St. Ives, 

of messuages and lands in St. Ives, Sclepo, Niddyngworth, and Hemyng- 
ford de Grey, situate as described. St. Ives, Thursday next after St. Hilary, 
5 Edward III. 

York. A. 1368. Grant by Richard Redman, of Thorneton, co. York, to Brian 

Hurleston, of Barwicke, co. Lancaster, of a yearly rent of 40.?. issuing out 
of his messuages and lands inBentam [?], for three years from the feast of 
St. Laurence next, with clause for distress in case of non-payment. 
25 March, 4 Edward VI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1369. Release by Stephen de Houghton to John, the abbot, and 

the convent of Ramsey, of the "placea" in'le Bryggestrate,' Ramsey, 
which he had by feofiment of John de Temesford, situate as described. 
Witnesses : William de Wassingle, the elder, John de Claris Vallibua, 
Stephen le Porter, of Ramsey, and others (named). Ramsey, Tuesday 
the feast of St. Hilary, 3 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1370. Grant by Robert Pedefer and Margaret his wife to Sir 

Gilbert de Warewyk, chaplain, and Master John de Glatton, of a mes- 
suage in ' le Briggestrate,' Ramsey, situate as described, paying therefor 
yearly 6d. to the chamberlain of Ramsey, and Id. to the brethren of the 
Hospital of Jerusalem. Witnesses : Simon Whitingale, Hugh de London, 
then bailiff [of Ramsey], and others (named). Ramsey, the feast of St. 
Nicholas, 30 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1371. Grant by John Baron, of Ramsey, the abbot's chamberlain, 

to Sirs William de Gorton and Robert de Burgh, clerks, of the land in 
Upwode that he bought of Richard Tedbold, of Isilham, situate as de- 
scribed. Witnesses: William Clervaux, of Upwode, and others (named). 
Ramsey, 28 December, 6 Edward III. 

[Herts.] A. 1372. Grant by Peter son of Ro[bert], to Walclin de Sancto 

Edmundo, of a third part of two acres in a croft called ' Lankefeld,' in 
Cestehunt, situate as described on the road to St. Albans. Witnesses : 
Thomas Chamberlain, John de Kersebrooc, and others (named). Injured. 

[Hunt.] A. 1373. Grant by Henry de Orwelle, chaplain, to John Bokeswortli, 

of Ramsey, and Alice his wife, of a messuage in ' le Briggestrate,' Ramsey, 
situate as described. Witnesses: Hugh de London, bailiff [of Ramsey], 
and others (named). Monday after SS. Peter and Paul, 35 Edward III. 

Hunt. A. 1374. Grant by John Bradyle and Agnes Clervaux, his wife, one 

of the heirs of William Clervaux, deceased, to John de Bokesworth and 
Alice Clervaux, his wife, sister of the said Agnes, of that portion of a 
certain messuage in ' le Briggestrate,' Ramsey, situate as described, that 
descended to Agnes on her father's "death, with all goods and chattels 
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[ ] A. 1375. Release by John, son of John de Barton, to Hugh, the 

abbot, and the convent of Eamsey, of fields called ' Bakeworthe ' and ' le 
Hacche,' in Barton. Witnesses : Sir Richard, son of Ralph the Coroner, 
Bartholomew de Bray, Robert de Norwode, John de la Mare, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1254-1267.] 

[ ] A. 1376. Release by Gilbert de Warewyk, chaplain, and Master John 

de Glatton to the abbot and convent of Ramsey, and the warden of the 
greater chapel of St. Mary there, of the tenement which they had by feoffment 
of Robert Pedefer and Margaret his wife [locality not stated], to maintain 
a light in the said chapel. Ramsey, feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, 31 
Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1377. Grant by Richard Curteys, of Ramsey, to Henry de Ravele 

and John, his sou, of a portion of a tenement in ' la Whygthe,' Ramsey, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Benedict Wrau, John de Lecheworth, 
and others (named). Ramsey, Sunday after St. Valentine's day, 10 
Edward HI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1378. Grant by Thomas Tychemersch and Alice his wife to John 

Wayte, chaplain, and Henry Parker, all of Ramsey, of a messuage in ' le 
magna Wygth,' Ramsey, situate as described. Ramsey, the feast of Corpus 
Christi, 20 Henry VI. 

[Hunt.] A. 1379. Grant by Roger de St. Ives to Alice, his daughter, of the 

messuage that was Edelina the Nun's in Ramsey, which he held of Geoffrey, 
son of Simon Chamberlain, of whom Alice is to hold it at a yearly rent of 
I2d. Witnesses : Sir Godfrey the Chaplain, of Ramsey, Baldric de St. 
Ives, William de Malmesbury, Geoffrey de Vinea, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1380. Grant by William Molt to Nicholas Mite and Alice his 

wife, all of Ramsey, of a messuage in ' le Wighte,' Ramsey, situate as 
described, paying Grf. yearly to the cellarer of Ramsey. Sunday after 
Michaelmas, 37 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1381. Release by Joan Bygge, formerly wife of William Roleg, to 

Peter de Overe and May his wife, of a portion of a tenement and ' fcnyard ' 
in Biyggestrate, Ramsey, situate as described. Wednesday before Palm 
Sunday, 22 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1382. Grant by Sir Robert Pope, of Ramsey, chaplain, to Sir John 

Wellys, of Ramsey, chaplain, Thomas Hildegar, and Sir John Chedele, 
chaplain, both of Alkemundebury, of three messuages in 'le Whighte,' 
Ramsey, situate as described. Monday after St. Katheriue the Virgin, 
2 Henry IV. 

[Hunt.] A. 1383. Grant by John Clerevaus, of Upwode, to Adam le Lavender, 

of Ramsey, of a portion of a meadow which he had by feoffment of Robert 
Fesant, and a footpath of the extent and situation specified [locality not 
mentioned]. Ramsey, Thursday after the Apostles Philip and James, 
1 Edward II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1384. Grant by Hugh the Clerk, of Ramsey, to Engeram Brewer 

(Braciatori) of the messuage that Henry his brother granted to Engeram, 
paying therefor I2d. yearly, and saving to them such hospicium ' as knights 
of the honor of Ramsey ought to have. Witnesses : Thomas de Theref ', 
knt., Geoffrey de Wincestre, William de Malmesbiri, Simon Brewer, 
Thomas Blunt, Geoffrey de Vinea, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 1385. Grant by Martin Galien, of Hapesburgh, to Matilda, daughter 

of Henry de Sallic', of Clipisby, late wife .of Henry, Martin's son, for her 
life, by way of dower, of all his lands, &c., in Wymundham, except the 



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dower of Mariota late wife of John, brother of Martin ; for which grant 
Matilda releases to Martin his lands in Hapesburgh from all claim for 
dower on her part. Witnesses : Hervey de Redham, Robert de Marham, 
Bartholomew de Pikeringbi, Stephen Basset, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1386. Agreement whereby Thomas Caunvyll grants to John his 

son, and Alice his wife, and their children, all his possessions in Height- 
mondegrove, Bury, Ramsey, and Upwode (as by the grant thereof made 
more fully appears), they finding the said Thomas fitting board for his life, 
giving him the best chamber in the messuage at Heightmondegrove, and 
paying him 20*. yearly. If it happen the said Thomas does not approve 
of the board provided for him, he shall receive 40*. yearly instead thereof. 
15 August, 13 Richard II. Much injured. 

York. A. 1387. Grant by Robert Langton, of Netherlunde in Londesdale, 

co. York, to Christopher Merton, of Gargrave, co. York, of the capital 
messuage of Netherlunde aforesaid with its appurtenances, to the use of 
Clara Merton, daughter of Christopher, for her life, and to other purposes 
specified in indentures made between the parties relative to a marriage 
between the said Clara (or other relation of Christopher) and Nicholas, 
son and heir of Thomas, son and heir of the said Robert Langton. 22 May, 
35 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: Note of witnesses at the signing and delivery hereof at the 
above date, in Clapham Church, and also of the delivery of seisin of the 
premises, 2 June, 35 Henry VIII. 

[Hunt.] A. 1388. Grant by Ralph Pech and Margaret le Messager, his wife, 

for 6*. 8d., to Robert Chaceden, of Ramsey, clerk, and Juliana his wife, 
for their lives, of the portion of a certain messuage in the Wythta, Ramsey, 
that Ralph le Messager (Nuncitts) and Margery his wife formerly bought 
of Robert's predecessors ; of the extent and situation described. Ramsey, 
. St. Leonard the Confessor's day, 26 Edward 1. 

[Hunt.] A. 1389. Release by John de Wellis, chaplain, to John Somersham, 

both oi' Ramsey, of a messuage in ' le White,' Ramsey, situate as described, 
which they two lately had by feoffment of William Pudifer and William, 
son of the said Somersham. Ramsey, 1 April, 15 Richard II. 

[Hunt.] A. 1390. Grant by Yvo Smith (Faber) to Augustine, son of Philip 

de Jardino, for 14*., of a messuage in Ramsey opposite the great gate of 
the abbey. Witnesses : Sir William de Wichinton, then steward of 
Ramsey, Geoffrey de Wintonia, Thomas Jassede, John de Clarisvallibus, 
William de Burgh, parson of Overe, and others (named). Injured. 

[Hunt.] A. 1391. Release by John Unfrey, son and heir of John Unfrey, of 

Wardeboys, to John de Temisforte and Petronilla his wife, of a messuage 
in ' le Brigestrate,' Ramsey, situate as described. Sunday after the Con- 
version of St. Paul, 8 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1392. Grant by Ralph Amur and Alice his wife to Ralph de 

Mortone, clerk, of six acres of land called ' Northwode ' in Ramsey, situate 
as described ; in exchange for which Mortone has given them the messuage 
he formerly bought of Symon Segge, and 5 marcs. Witnesses : Symon 
de Elesworthe, William de Rydeman, Stephen de Kyngesdelf, all of 
Heitmundegrave, and others (named). Ramsey, the Annunciation, 
24 Edward I. 

[Hunt.] A. 1393. Grant by Richard de la Grene, chaplain, to John Rose and 

Alice his wife, all of Ramsey, of a messuage in Ramsey, lying against 
' le Grene,' of the extent and situation specified. Saturday after St. James 
the Apostle, 36 Edward III. 



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[N'hamp.] A. 1394. Licence to Kobert, son of Walter de Sawtre, and John de 
Sutton to alienate and grant one messuage, three mills, and 40 acres of 
land in Bernewell and Crowethorp to the abbot and convent of Ramsey, 
in consideration of a fine paid by the said abbot. Walsingham, 2 February, 
33 [Edward] I. Enrolled and allowed before G[eoffrey] le Scrope and 
his companions in eyre at Northampton, 3 Edward III. 

[Kent.] A. 1395. Release by John, son of Henry Shouke, of Leesnez, to 

William ate Wode, of Earehethe, of the lands, &c., which ought to revert 
to him after the death of Margaret, William's wife, in the parish of Leesnez. 
Witnesses : Richard de Kelsterne, bailiff there [at Rochester], and others 
(named). Rochester, 4 May, 45 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1396. Grant by Philip Top, of Ramsey, to Walter de Hereford, of 

a " placia " with the house built thereon in Brigstrate, Ramsey, size and 
situation described; and annual rents of 7<, 2rf., and Qd. t payable by 
Richard le Revere, Robert Grubbe, and Walter Sutor, respectively. 
Witnesses : John de Sulegrave, John de Beaumis, John de W[i]me- 
bodesham, then provost of Ramsey, Richard Chasede, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1397. Grant by William de Selleby, of Walton, and Philip Dor, of 

Benewik, to William Chacede, of Ramsey, and Emma his wife, of three 
messuages in Ramsey, situate as described. Ramsey, Sunday after St. 
Valentine's day, 12 Edward III. 

[Hunt.] A. 1398. Grant by Beatrice, daughter of the late Sarle Kote, to 

Emma her daughter, of the moiety of a messuage in Ramsey, of the extent 
and situation specified, paying therefore \d. yearly to the cellarer of Ramsey. 
Witnesses : John Norman, Robert and Simon Chacede, Hugh Dunoh, 
William and Roger le Redeman, and others (named). 

[Hunt.] A. 1399. Letters of attorney of William Gardener, of Westderham, 

Norfolk, empowering William Claxton and John Crispe, of Ramsey, to give 
seisin to Richard Scot, clerk, John Barkere, and John Skynnere, chaplain, 
of two messuages in Ramsey. The Invention of Holy Cross, 8 Henry V. 

[Surr.] A. 1400. Exemplification by the prior and chapter of Christchurch, 

Canterbury, of the deed of foundation of two chantries in Christchurch by 
Edward, Prince of Wales, on his marriage with Lady Joan, Countess of 
Kent; to support which he grants his manor of Faukeshalle, near London, 
to the prior and convent. The Chapter House, Canterbury, 16 September 
1362. Portion of the conventual seal. 

A. 1401. Confirmation by Inspeximus of Simon archbishop of Canter- 
bury of the above exemplification, A. 140O. [A.D. 1362.] Archiepiscopal 
seal, broken. 

A. 1402. Surrender by Thomas Howard, knt., Earl of Surrey, to 
Hen. VIII., of the manor of Evyndon, which the King by letters patent 
dated at Westminster, 22 Nov., 2 Henry VIII., granted to the Earl's late 
wife Anne, one of the daughters of Edward IV., and her children ; cm 
account of the decease of whom and of her issue the said manor has 
descended to the Earl for his life with reversion to the King. 2 May 
12 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll. 

Leic. A. 1403. Release by Thomas Howard, knt., Earl of Surrey, to 

Henry VIII., John Shyrley, Cofferer of the King's Household, and Robert 
Orton, of all actions, suits, or demands he might hereafter bring against 
them on account of Evyngdon manor 2 May, 12 Henry VIII. Seal. 
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll. 



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[Lauc.] A. 1404. Release by Edward Wadyngton, of Halifax, co. York, to 

John Clerk, of the same place, of all that proportion of lands, &c., in 
Tunworth, within the township of Billyngton, that the latter lately acquired 
from him by charter [see A. 14O5.] 23 September, 19 Henry VIII. 

[Lane.] A. 1405. Indenture whereby Edward Wadyngton, of Halifax, co. 

York, sells to John Clerke, of the same place, for 401., all his portion of 
lands and tenements in Tunworth, in the township of Billyngton ; promising 
to make the said property sure in law upon Clerke's request and at his cost, 
and within four years after the present date to cause a partition of the 
premises to be made between Clerke and John Deyne, of Tunworth ; with 
other covenants. 20 September, 19 Henry VIII. Seal. 

[Lane.] A. 1406. Grant by the same to the same of the above portion of lands 

and tenements in Tunworth, in Billyngton township ; appointing Lionel 
Fulle and George Shotilworth his attorneys to deliver peaceable possession 
of the premises to the said Cleike. 20 September, 19 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: Note of seisin of the premises being delivered to Clerke's 
attorney, 15 February, 19 Henry VIII. 

[Leic-3 A. 1407. Certificate by Eobert de Harecurt that he ought to defend to 

Ralph son of Ralph, the land of Brantestona (Braunston), as to frank- 
pledge, once a year, " sine causa et de scutagio," so as Ralph ought to 
restore him the scutage when it falls due. Witnesses : William de Killby, 
Thomas de Overton, Henry de Lilleburne, and others (named). 

[Hants.] A. 1408. Grant by Roger Mobrai to the abbey of St. Mary, Quarreria, 
of the land in Brerding [? Brading] that William de Widvill gave him, 
with a wood by Holiewelle. Witnesses : Thomas de Aula, William de 
Moraville, Walter de Insula, and Geoffrey his son, Philip de Glamorgan, 
and others (named). 

[Leic.] A. 1409. Release by Joan, late the wife of Henry de Boneville, to 

Sir Hugh de Brauntiston and Margaret his wife, of the third part of a field 
called ' le Mulnehul,' and of the mill therein, which third part she deraigned 
against Sir Hugh in the Kings's Court at Shrewsbury, by writ of dower. 

Endorsed: " Quieta clamatio facta in crastino Sancti Illarii anno 
Edwardi Regis xi." 

[ ] A. 1410. Grant by William Baddeby, of Assheby Leger, chaplain, to 

John Millesone, of Bernghby, and Joan his wife, of all the lands, &c., in 
Bernghby which he had by feoffment of the said John. Saturday after 
Easter, 44, Edward III. 

[Leie.] A. 1411. Grant by Robert de Ros, lord of Beauveir, to Sir Philip 

Basset, for .40 marcs, of the wardship and marriage of John, son of William 
de Goldingham, which belonged to him by reason of a tenement and fee he 
held of him in Burbache, such tenement and fee to be held by Sir Philip 
till the full age of the said John, or if John die before he come of age, for 
21 years from the present date. Witnesses: Sirs William de Insula, 
Hubert and Richard de Ruly, Henry Sturmy, Robert le Chaumberleng, and 
Richard Sturmy, knts., and others (named). Tuesday before St. Luke the 
Evangelist, 46 Henry III. Seal. 

[Leic.] A. 1412. Acquittance by John Martyn, receiver-general of Edmund, 

Duke of Somerset, Constable of England, for 41. 6s. 8d. received from 
William Catesby, knt., farmer of that part of Braunston manor that belongs 
to the said Duke and Alianora his wife, in full payment of one year's farm, 
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[Leic.] A. 1413. Demise by William, the abbot, and the convent of Lilieshull 

to John Catesby and Emma his wife, for 20 years, at an aunual rent 
of 4/., of the site of the manor of Braundestonbury, with the lands that 
Henry Baruaby, formerly rector of Braundeston, held by demise of the 
said convent, except two cottages in Braundestonbury, a meadow called 
' Ladygorov,' seven " godes " of meadow by the old orchard, and annual 
rents of 17*. called ' Werkselver,' 5*. called ' Lesweselver,' to be paid by 
the tenants for the herbage of Falghamwode, and I2d. called ' Fernselver.' 
If John and Emma both die before the end of the said term, or if John die 
and Emma marry again, or if the rent be one month in arrear, &c., the 
term shall forthwith cease, and the abbot re-enter on the premises. Other 
covenants specified. Lilieshull, Monday after Michaelmas, 15 Kichard II. 

[ ] A. 1414. Grant by Adam, son of Benedict de Morton, to St. Mary of 

Essebi (Ashby), and the canons there, of all the lands he bought of Kobert 
de Sureia ill Morton (except a " cultura " called ' Westbrets,' which he has 
left to his heirs on payment of 4rf. yearly to the said Robert), and the lands 
he bought of Robert son of Hernald (except the portion specified, which 
he has left to his heirs on payment to Robert son of Hernald of 3d. 
yearly). His wife shall have a third part of the lands during her life. The 
canons will give his son John food and clothing so long as he is willing to 
serve in their house. Witnesses : William, vicar of Wedon, Walter, then 
chaplain of Morton, Symon Malherbe, and others (named). 

[Leic.] A. 1415. Demise by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras, 

Lewes, to John, son of Benedict de Melton, Marg[aret] his wife, and John 
their son, for term of their lives, of the land in Melton that William Larke 
formerly held and Richard de Melton now holds ; paying therefor 10*. yearly. 
Lewes, the morrow of St. Denis, 32 Edward I. 

[Leic.] A. 1416. Demise by John de Gatesden, for term of his life, to Albert, 

the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all his land which was Roger de 
Mumbray's, which he had by gift of John Hansard, in Meutun, at a yearly 
rent of 10/., to be paid at Lewes. Witnesses : Nicholas Malemeins, 
Thomas Poinant, Peter de Mora, and others (named). February, 1243. 

[Leic.] A. 1417. Grant by Hugh de Chintriaco, the prior, and the convent of 

St. Pancras, Lewes, to Walter, son of John de Wodeford, of Brentyngby, 
of a tenement that Walter Prest held in Melton Mowbray, and a messuage, 
curtilage with three " frischie," and land in Melton, all situate as described, 
at a yearly rent of 16s. 6d., and doing suit twice a year in their court at 
Melton : with remainders in succession to Walter's brother William, and Joan 
his wife, John Boteler,William's grandson, John, son of William de Kirkeby, 
of Melton, Walter Peyle, of Melton, and John Palmer, of Melton ; with 
reversion to the grantors. Lewes, in the monastery aforesaid, the feast of 
the Apostles Simon and Jude, 31 Edward III. 

[Leic.] A. 1418. Presentment by the jury at the court of the prior of Lewes 

held at Melton, that before the rectory house of Melton is a vacant piece 
of ground, where the farmer of the said rectory used formerly to make a 
dungheap, for which he was amerced at the court of the lord of the town- 
ship for blocking the King's highway to the injury of the neighbours ; 
under title whereof the bailiff has demised the land to a certain John 
Mason to build anew a certain cottage, paying the lord of the township 
., whereas he paid nothing before, &c. 



Leic. A. 1419. Agreement made between Robert de Napton, knt., and John 

Dellerker, clerk of the bishop of Ely, in the bishop's name, in presence of 
Henry de Hockele. Sir Robert shall retake estate in the manor and 
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in fee simple to the bishop of Ely; and he grants to the latter the 
reversion of all the tenements that William Purfray holds of him in 
Musterton. With all services, rents, Ac., that William de Cotes and Hugh 
de Bascote hold in mortgage of Sir Robert he shall enfeoff the bishop, as 
soon as the bishop shall acquit them out of their hands by paying Sir 
Eobert 160 marcs within the next quindene of St. John, the bishop being 
seised of the premises in the meantime. If Sir Robert or one of his known 
heirs come info Solihull church, co. Warwick, before noon a year from the 
quindene of Michaelmas next, and pay the bishop the 160 marcs and his 
costs in repairing the manor, properly taxed by lawful men, (hen he or his 
heirs shall receive the manor and advowson from the bishop as fully as 
before. Other covenants specified. Weston, 20 June, 2 Edward III. 

Leic. A. 1420. Demise by Thomas att Welle, the prior, and the convent of 

St. Pancras, Lewes, to Thomas Johnson, bailiff of Melton, John Middilton, 
draper, John Goldesmyth and John Fawkenoure, of the same place, of 
lands called ' the Lytil and Gret Spyney ' and ' the Hoke ' in Melton parish, 
for 80 years, at an annual rent of 66s- 8d., to be paid att Welle and his 
successors within his place in the parish of ' Seynt Olowis,' Southwark. 
Other covenants specified. Lewes, 2 February, 16 Henry VII. English. 

[Leic.] A. 1421. Release by Hugh de Berghes to Hugh Dispensar, for 

20 marcs and a robe, of a windmill with its site in Saxelby. Witnesses : 
Stephen de Segrave, Gilbert his son, Hugh de Turvile, Gilbert Mallore, 
and others (named). Portion of equestrian seal. 

[Leic.] A. 1422. Grant by Ralph de Ringesdon to Sir Hugh le Despenser, 

and Alyne his wife, of all his land in South Crocston, at a yearly rent of 
a pair of white gloves or ^d. Witnesses: Sirs. Anketill de Martiwaus, 
Eustace de Folevill, John de Sprocston, Henry Murdak, and others 
(named). 

[Leic.] A. 1423. Demise by John Brome, of Baddesley, to William Catesby, 

knt., of all his lands, &c., in Stouton, in the same manner that William 
Dryvasale formerly held them, for 12 years from the present date, at a 
yearly rent of 26s. 9d., with right of re-entry if the rent be six months in 
arrear. Stouton, Michaelmas, 4 Edward IV. Seal. 

Leic. A. 1424. Grant by Henry Lary, clerk, to King Henry IV. of a 

messuage and five solidates of rent in Shakirston, and the advowson of the 
church there. 10 February, 7 Henry IV. Portion of seal. 

Leic. A. 1425. Certificate by Peter le Blount, that whereas an agreement 

has been made between Sir John de Ferariis and Sir John Hamelyn, that 
whensoever the former by the aid of the latter has recovered the manor of 
Stapelford, then a certain release made by Ferariis to Hamelyn of a certain 
"communa" in Thorp, Edmer, and Wymundham shall be delivered to the 
latter, or otherwise it shall be returned to Ferariis ; he has received such 
release into his custody. Westminster, 8 February, 5 Edward II. 

[Leic.] A. 1426. Grant by Robert, son of Nicholas de Craunford, to Thomas 

de Tansore, vicar of Assheby Leger, and William de Baddeby, of his 
manor of Thedyngworth. Assheby Leger, Tuesday after the Exaltation 
of Holy Cross, 28 Edward III. 

Leic. A. 1427. Paper transcript of the 5 following deeds : 

(1.) Letters of attorney of Thomas Nelgrave and Henry Kendale, 
citizens of London, empowering Thomas Burton to give William Goulde 
peaceable possession of all lands and tenements in Silebi which they lately 
nad, together with Hugh Glene, deceased, by grant of William Belgrave 
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(2.) The above-mentioned grant by William Belgrave to Thomas 
Belgrave, Hugh Glene and Henry Kendalle, citizens of London, of his 
lands, &c., in Sileby. 20 September, 21 Henry VI. 

(3.) Grant by Thomas Belgrave and Henry Kendalle to William Goulde 
of the above lands, &c., in Sileby. 8 July, 26 Henry VI. 

(4.) Letters of attorney of William Belgrave, appointing Thomas Belgrave 
his brother to receive possession from the King's feodary and keeper of his 
liberties of the Duchy of Lancaster in co. Leicester, of a virgate of land in 
Sileby belonging to him of right, and in the King's hands because given 
in mortmain without the King's licence, which is to be restored to him 
as directed by letters close to the feodary, under Ihe Duchy seal, dated 
Shene, 15 December, 20 Henry VI., together with the profits that have 
accrued therefrom. 20 December, 20 Henry VI. 

(5.) Letters of attorney of William Belgrave, appointing William Newby 
and others to deliver possession to Thomas Belgrave, Hugh Glene, and 
Henry Kendale of the above premises in Sileby. 20 September, 
21 Henry VI. 

Underwritten: "The feodary's name i8 Villarse, him that this Davet 
sold it to is John Howse. The name of Somorfelde is John that is in 
possession of the two cottages ; the name of my father William Gould, my 
own name John." 

[Leic.] A. 1428. Demise by John, the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras, 

Lewes, to Hugh, son of Thomas de Fretheby, of all their tenements and 
lands in Fretheby, Melton Moubray parish, and the grange built thereon, 
for 30 years, at a rent of 20*. In the chapter house, Lewes, Friday, 
Michaelmas day, 42 Edward III. 

[Leic.] A. 1429. Demise by Sir Thomas Lucy to Thomas Honylove, 

of Bittesby, and Thomas Dafforne, of Nether Claybroke, of his 
watermill of Nether Claybroke, for 31 years from Michaelmas last, at a 
yearly rent of 20*. ; they undertaking to repair and maintain in good 
condition the stonework, foundations, weirs, floodgates, and water-wheels, 
to supply the millers with cogs and rongs and all other necessaries for 
the mill, and find Sir Thomas and his heirs, when required, an able man 
well harnessed to do the King and him service ; Sir Thomas finding all 
manner of great timber. 4 November, 7 Henry VIII. English. 

Leic. A. 1430. Grant by Thomas de Boos, of Donnesby, to King 

Edward HI. of his manor of Stathern, and all the lauds, &c., in Stathern 
and Herdeby which he had by feoffment of Walter de Thrykingham, knt. 
Witnesses : Roger de Mortimer, John de Beuchamp, Peter de Brewes 
and Robert de Maughlee, knts. Windsor, Wednesday the feast of 
St. George, 28 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

Annexed: Letters of attorney of Henri de Greystok, steward of the 
King's Chamber, appointing Simond de Thorleye and John Bussy, of 
Lavyngton, to receive in his name seisin of the premises granted to the King 
as above, and which the King has reserved to his Chamber. London, 
20 May, 28 Edward III. Seal of arms. Norman French. 

Leic. A. 1431. Indenture between Richard Langham, late of Keleby, and 

John his son, and Christopher Villers. By indenture dated 10 May, 
8 Hen. VIII., Richard sold his manor of Keleby and all his possessions m 
the same parish, to Cristopher, who was to pay Sir Thomas Lovell and 
Sir Richard Cholmondeley, knts., and others, sums amounting to 781., and 
more, as appears by the acquittances on Richard's behalf. Afterwards 
great controversies arose between the parties, which were submitted to the 
arbitration of John Jenour and Thomas Crumwell, who by award dated 

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10 June, 16 Henry VIII., directed that Richard Langham, Joan his wife, 
and John his son, before July 12 next, should assure the premises in law 
to Cristopher, who shall then pay the said Kiehai d 40 marcs, besides making 
other payments on his behalf. By this indenture, therefore, the said 
Eichard and John newly bargain to sell the premises to Cristopher for the 
sums he has paid and is to pay by the award, and promise to make 
assurance thereof in law to him before Michaelmas next, free from all 
charges except the services due to the chief lords of the fee, and an 
annuity of 31. due to Dorothy Langham, late wife of John Langham, 
father of the said Eichard, for her life. June 29, 16 Henry VIII. 
Portion of seal. 

Line. A. 1432. Letters Patent containing grant hy Edward II. to Hugh le 

Despenser, the younger, of the manor of Carletonby Basyngham that belonged 
to Gervase Avenel and Joan his wife, who joined the Scots, the King's 
enemies, and so his lands escheated to the Crown. Witnesses : Adomar 
de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, Edmund, 
Earl of Arundel, Eichard Damory, steward of the King's Household, 
and others (named). Newark, 3 February, 16 Edward II. Portion of 
Great Seal. 

Line. A. 1433. Letters of attorney of Mathew Broun, snb-escheator in co. 

Lincoln, appointing an attorney to deliver seisin to Hugh le Despenser, the 
younger, of the manor of Carleton by Basingham. Lincoln, 3 August, 

11 Edward II. 

] A. 1434. Eelease hy Claricia, relict of Alexander de r rrimw[e]lle, to 
John Dispenser, for 20s., of a meadow called ' Luffandesmed,' in Stratfeld, 
situate as described. Witnesses : Sir John de Fruethorn, Sir Eobert de 
Sindlesham, and others (named). 

Line. A. 1435. Grant by Thomas Hardyke, of Louth, cooper, to Sir John 

Colynson, canon of Lincoln Cathedral, Sir John Waltham, chaplain, 
William Skypwyth, the younger, and Roger Hardyke, of Louth, of all his 
goods and chattels in Louth and elsewhere in England. Lincoln, 10 June, 
4 Edward IV. 

[Line.] A. 1436. Grant by Anicia, daughter of Geoffrey son of Outhild, to 

the church and nuns of St. Michael without Stanford, for the soul of 
William de Ketene, her late husband, of the houses in Holy Trinity parish, 
Stanford, which she acquired of William Pynkyl, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Eichard Pecke, Hugh son of Eeymer, William de Notingham, 
Andrew Arketel, and others (named). 

[Line.] A. 1437. Grant by Henry, the abbot, and the convent of Vaudey (de Valle 

Dei), to the prior and convent of Lewes, of 22 acres of land in Burton, in 
exchange for a similar quantity in the same place; the situation of each 
portion of ground being accurately described. 

[Line.] A. 1438. Agreement between William de Vallencia, Earl of Pembroke, 

and Sybil, late wife of Gerard Talbot, to settle their dispute as to the third 
part of the whole quarry of Gaynesburgh, of the increment of " passagium,'' 
the site of a horse-mill (molendinum ad equos), the increment upon the 
toft of Hugh de Botelisford and of land that Ealph Smith (Faber) holds. 
Sir William grants to Sybil as dower, for life, the third part of the incre- 
ment of " passagium," the increment of Smith's land wherewith she was 
formerly dowered, and 2d. of the rent of the site of the mill, and that she 
may take 10 hares and 18 partridges a year in his warren : Sybil releasing 
the said manor to him, except that she can take stone from the quarry for 
building on her dower, and saving the increment of stallage. London, 
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[Lice.] A. 1439. Release by Eichard, son of Peter de Botheby, to William, 

elder son of John de Skipwith, of a messuage, <fcc., in Bekeby that the 
latter had by grant of William Wacelyn, rector of Bekeby, and which 
formerly belonged to William Fraunceys, Richard's uncle. Monday 
after St. Laurence, 1342. 

Line. A. 1440. Grant by Guy Martell, of Canewyk, to Master Walter de 

Stauren, treasurer of Lincoln Cathedral, of his manor of Canewyk, with 
quarries, waters, liberties, and all services of the tenants, &c. Witnesses : 
Sirs William Disny, Ralph de Bracebrig, John Pigot, and William de 
Collevill, knts., Richard fitz Martin, then mayor of Lincoln, Richard Touk, 
and Robert PayLtour, then bailiffs of Lincoln, and others (named). Canewyk, 
Friday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 1344, 18 Edward III. 

[York.] A. 1441. Grant by Thomas Savile, of Wakefield, co. York, to John 

Savile, of Howley, co. York, of land near Flansaweloyne, abutting on a 
close called ' Wheterode,' within Alverthorpe. 25 January, 38 Elizabeth. 

[Leic.] A. 1442. Grant by Ingeram, son of Ralph de Grimscote, to Ralph, 

son of William Persan of Queneby, of the service of a virgate of land in 
Fryseby that William de Waverede holds, paying therefor yearly a pair of 
white gloves, or ^d. Witnesses: William, Richard, and Fulk de 
Martiwast, William de Folewill, Robert le Maunsel, and others (named). 

[Line.] A. 1443. Grant by Adam de Argoges, of Stratton, to Master Richard 

de Offinton, for 100 marcs, of all his land and rents in Offinton which 
formerly belonged to Sir Gilbert de Columbariis and William Paris, at a 
yearly rent of 6d. ; reserving to Adam the wardships and reliefs of Richard 
and his heirs. Witnesses : Sirs Henry de Pesye, Robert de Hanedford, 
Peter de JBadeleking, Andrew de Scaccario, and others (named). 

[Leic.] A. 1444. Grant by Ranulf de Frisebi to the church and canons of 

St. Mary and All Saints, Trenthatn, of an annual rent of 2s., issuing from 
a virgate of land in Frisebi, that William de Waura was wont to pay. 
Witnesses : William de Billilldun, Robert de Norai, Robert de Kareton, 
and others (named). 

[Lino.] A. 1445. Grant by Walter, son of Alice de Boby, to Henry de 

Finham of land in Boby, abutting on Westeng and situate as described, and 
land by Berghesbec, situation described, at a yearly rent of a needle (acus). 
Witnesses : Sir William, parson of Boby, Sir William Lincol', John de 
Litteris, John son of Messager, and others (named). 

[Line.] A. 1446. Release by Robert, son of William de Welle, to Robert, son 

of Walter de Tatershale, of the advowson of the church of Manteby, which 
belongs to the land' in Manteby that his ancestor, William, son of Walter, 
gave to Robert, son of Hugh de Tatershall, in free marriage with Elizabeth 
his daughter. Witnesses : Robert de Wylghebi, William de Mannebi, 
Henry de Tolington, and others (named). 

[Line.] A. 1447. Release by V\ illiam, son of Ranulph de Blaunkeney, to 

Margery, late wife of Robert de Mecheryngham. of all marshes and meadows 
on the south part ' del Nendyke,' lying in Blaunkeney marshes, and of 
the marsh and meadow therein which he claimed against lier in the King's 
Court by writ De ingressu. Sunday after Michaelmas, 34 Edward I. 

[Line.] A. 1448. Demise by Roger de Alneto, by consent of his wife Joan, 

to William the Parson of Boby, of all his land and tenements in Boby and 
Naveneby for eight years, at an annual rent of five marcs. Several covenants 
specified. Witnesses : Nicholas Bek, Thomas de Henges, John de 
Litteris, William son of Messager, and others (named). St. Martin's 
day, 1247. 

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] A. 1449. Demise by Robert, son of John de Chereburc, to Walter the 
Clerk, son of Robert de Abbechcrche, of land and a stone house by the 
churchyard of Abbechurche, situate as described, at a yearly rent of 12. 
Other covenants specified. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor of London (Majore 
Land'), Henry son of Reiner, William de Wynt', and others (named). 

Endorsed: This grant and agreement was made xiiij Kal. Julii, in the 
13th year of the reign of John, King of England, when he went with his 
army into Wales, in the 15th lunar cycle. 

[Line.] A. 1450. Grant by Henry de Columbariis to Adam de Argoges, for 

35 marcs, of two virgates of land in Offyntou that Robert Barry, James de 
Offynton, William de Albunaco, Agnes, relict of (he Dyer (Tinctoris), and 
Edmund son of John, formerly held to farm of him. Witnesses : Adam 
de Greynville, Simon Passelewe, Thomas de Esperun, Peter de Badeleking, 
and others (named). 

[Line.] A. 1451. Certificate by Symon de Wurth, canon of Lincoln, commissary 

of Master Giffred de Verano, papal clerk, in the diocese of Lincoln, that 
having seen the satisfaction in the name of the abbot and convent of 
Barlinges for the payment of Master Giffred's procuration by acquittance 
for the first nine years, he has received 14s. from the said abbot and 
convent for the said Master Giffred's procuration for the 10th and llth 
years of his stay in England. Lincoln, Friday before the Nativity of the 
Virgin Mary, 1287. 

[Line.] A. 1452. Grant by William, rector of Boby, to Henry de Finham of 

land in Boby in the field called ' Middelfeld,' and a rent of 9d. issuing from 
land in the same. Witnesses : William Lincol', John de Litteris, John 
son of Messager, and others (named). 

Line. A. 1453. Demise by Avicia Burdette, late wife of Sir William Bur- 

dette, to Roger de Hole, forester of Wraggeby, of the land she holds as 
dower in Hellethorpe, for 10 years at an annual rent of 7 marcs, to be 
paid at her house at Haldanby. Other covenants specified, and the names 
of Roger's sureties for performance hereof. Witnesses : Adam de 
Normanvyle, Master Martin de Fulnathby, and others (named). Michael- 
mas, 12 Edward I. 

Line. A. 1454. Notes of various grants to Ramsey Abbey, as follows : 

Thomas de Ballio, of Lincoln, by his charter gave Ramsey Abbey the land 
in the churchyard of St. Peter le Stanthkede, Lincoln, between the land he 
held of Stikiswald Convent and land of William de Sancto Bartholomeo, and 
also one moiety of land in the parish of St. Andrew's on the Hill, Lincoln, 
of which Gilbert the Priest holds the other part. Peter and William, sons 
of Thomas, also gave a release of the 'premises. 

William, son of the abovesaid Thomas, farmed all the said land of Ramsey 
Abbey, paying one marc yearly, by chirograph dated A.D. 1 205. And because 
the said rent was in arrear at the time of the war in King John's time, he 
gave Ramsey the other moiety of the land that his father, Thomas de Ballio, 
gave them, and Peter his brother released the same. 

Richard Belot, of Lincoln, by charter gave the abbey two lands in Lincoln 
in the street of the parchment-makers (parcamenorum) in St. Peter's parish, 
and now Hugh the Bookbinder (ligator librarian) holds that land, and says he 
does not hold it of the abbey. It is to be known the said Hugh has nothing 
of the abbot and convent except at their will, and has always paid his farm in 
full to Geoffrey and William de Hampton, proctors of the precentor of Ramsey, 
till this year, 18 Edward I. Mem. Gilbert, son of Richard Belot, held by 
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for 7s. a year. John and William de Sancto Bartholomeo released the said 
land that Richard Belot granted the church, as did also Nigel and Walter, 
sons of William de Sancto Bartholomeo. 

Land in St. Andrew's parish, Lincoln, which was given to Eamsey in 
two parts by Thomas de Ballio and William his son, is withdrawn and 
removed from that church for a long time ; inquiry must be made about it. 
And it is said that William de Hephain receives the rent from the aforesaid 
land, viz. \2d. a year : enquiry must be made of the tenant of the land. 
18 Edward I. 

Line. A. 1455. Demise by the abbot and convent of Barlyngs to Christopher 

Warde, of Lynwodde, of a messuage with lands in the town and fields of 
Mederyngham, which John Mayson now holds, for 40 years from 
the Michaelmas next after the decease of the 4$EJd Mayson, at a yearly rent 
of 20*. Other covenants specified. In the Chapter house of Barlyngs, 
2 August, 24 Henry VIII. English. 

Line. A. 1456. Demise by Mathew, the abbot, and the convent of Barlyngs 

to William Smyth, of Staynton next Langwath, of three cottages and 'two 
messuages in Staynton (the occupants of which are specified), for 21 years 
from the feast of SS. Philip and James next, at a yearly rent of 3/. 2s. SJ. ; 
Smyth building on the messuages a barn of three bays. 20 November, 
24 Henry VIII. English. 

[Middx.] A. 1457. Release by John Cornewaille, knight, lord of Faunhope, to 
John Vaumpage, John Franke, clerk, William Merbury, and David Selly, 
of a messuage in Kyngestrete, lately called ' Hoppyughalle,' and now called 
' the Rede Lyon,' which he, together with John Corff and Thomas 
Hewester, had by feoffment of John Marche, of Kensington. Westminster, 
30 June, 12 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1458. Release by Robert Charyngworth, of Middlesex, to the same 
of the above messuage in Kyngestrete called ' the Rede Lyon,' which he, 
with those named above, had by feoffment of John Marche [see A. 1457.] 
Westminster, 30 June, 12 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1459. Release by John Cornewaille, knt., John Corff, and 
Thomas Hewester, of co. Worcester, to the above named of the above 
messuage called ' the Rede Lyon ' [see A. 1457, 1458.] Westminster, 
30 June, 12 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1460. Release by William Merbury to David Selly, of the 
messuage in Kyngestrete, lately called ' the Rede Lyon,' and now called 
' the Rose,' which he, together with John Franke and the said David, had 
by feoffment of John Cornwaille, knt., lord of Faunhope, John Corff, and 
Thomas Hewester. Westminster, 18 May, 15 Hen. VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1461. Demise by John Selly, clerk, to Thomas Cornysshe and 
Robert Norton, wardens of the fraternity and gild of St. Mary, Westmin>ter, 
of the third part of the messuage iu Kyngestrete, Westminster, formerly 
called ' Hoppynghalle,' then ' the Rede Lyon,' and now ' the Rose,' and the 
third part of a messuage in the same street, situate as described ; which he, 
together with Walter Lokyngton, still living, and Richard Wylly, Richard 
Levermore, and John Braddyng, deceased, had by grant of David Selly, 
deceased. He also appoints attorneys to deliver the said wardens seisin of 
the premises. Westminster, 8 May, 22 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. A. 1462. Grant by Richard Courte, alias Clynkerdagger, of Crane- 

ford, Middlesex, to William Fletewood, of the same place, of all his goods, 



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chattels, household staffs, &c., in Middlesex or elsewhere, in consideration of 
a debt of 100^. which he owes Fletewood, " and which I have not presently 
to pay." Has put Fletewood in possession of the premises by delivering 
him 4d. of lawful money of England, which he has fixed in the seal of 
these presents. 10 September, 38 Elizabeth. English. 

A. 1463. Eelease by John Selly, clerk, Richard Levermore and 
Walter Lokyngton, to William Thurlby and Henry Marbyl, wardens of the 
fraternity or gild of the Virgin Mary, within the parish church of 
St. Margaret, Westminster, of a messuage now called ' the Rose,' and 
another messuage in Kyngestrete, situate as described, which they, together 
with Richard Wylly and John Braddyng, deceased, had by feotf'ment of 
David Selly, also deceased. 5 December, 15 Edward IV. Two seals. 

A. 1464. Grant by the same to the same of the above two messuages 
[see A. 1463]. Witnesses: Thomas Hunt, steward of St. Peter's 
monastery, Westminster, John Colyns, bailiff of the liberty of the abbot 
of the monastery, and others (named). 4 September, 15 Edward IV. 
Portions of two seals. 

A. 1465. Release by William Walworth, and Agnes, late wife of 
Adam Fraunceys, Simon de Mordon, William de Haldene, John Aubrey, 
Nicholas Brember, John Phelippot, and John Fysbyde, citizens and 
merchants of London, to William Hull, of Westminster, and Elena his 
wife, of the messuage in Kyngestrete, Westminster, situate as described, 
which they had of John Boterwyk, citizen of London, by grant dated 
6 February, 51 Edward III. [see A. 1468.] Westminster, 22 November, 
4 Richard II. Six seals. 

A. 1466. Release by Robert Charyngworth to John Cornewayle, 
knt., John Clynk, Thomas Heuster, and John Beek, of co. Oxon, of all his 
lands and tenements in Middlesex. 8 February, 12 Henry IV. Seal. 

A. 1467. Release by William Worsewyk to Robert Charryngworth 
of all actions he ever had or could have against him. 12 August, 
1 Henry V. Seal. 

A. 1468. Grant by John Boterwyk, citizen of London, to William 
Hull, carpenter, of Westminster, and Elena his wife, of a messuage in 
Kyngpstret, formerly belonging to Reginald, the King's porter, and 
adjoining the tenement of ihe Cantor of Westminster, formerly called 
' Hoppyndehalle.' 6 February, 51 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 1469. Grant by Thomas Larchier, prior of the hospital of St. John 
of Jerusalem in England, with consent of the chapter, to Sir Hugh le 
Despenser, son of Sir Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, of their 
messuage called ' New Temple,' London, suuate as described, and rents of 
61. 13s. 4d. in the city and suburb of London, out of the rents formerly 
belonging to the Knights Templars, to be paid by the tenants and for the 
tenements specified ; saving to the hospital the right of ingress and egress 
by a way leading from the high road to their great chapel. London, Thurs- 
day, the vigil of the Apostles Peter ajid Paul, 1324, 17 Edward II. 



A. 1470. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Master William de Kylkenny, for 80 marcs, of the land 
with its buildings, rents, and chapel built thereon, that was formerly 
Gilbert son of Fulk's in Lymstrate, in St. Andrew's parish, London. 
Witnesses : Sir William de Haverhull, Treasurer of our lord the King, 
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[Middx.] A. 1471. Grant by John Chaucer, citizen and vintner of London, and 
Agnes his wife, kinswoman and heir o Hamo de Copton, to William 
atte Hale, citizen and taverner of London, and Agnes his wife, of yearly 
rents amounting to 60*. issuing from tenements in the parish of St. Botolph 
without Aldgate, which, together with the tenants, are accurately specified, 
which descended to Agnes on the death of Hurao de Copton. Witnesses : 
Adam de Bury, Mayor of London, John Brikelesworthe and Thomas de 
Irland, then sheriffs, the prior of Ci-icherche, then alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). London, 16 January, 39 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Enrolled in the Husting of London, held Monday next after 
Hilary, 39 Edward III. Tivo seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1472. Grant by Henry de Waynflete, of London, goldsmith, and 
Joan his wife, sister of Avicia, daughter of Adam de Fordham, formerly 
citizen and mercer of London, to William de Arderne, citizen and mercer 
of London, of the third part of the messuage that formerly belonged to 
Avicia in Lotheburi, London, which reverted to Joan on Avicia's death by 
Adam their father's will, situate as described. John de Pulteneye, then 
Mayor, and William Haunsard and John Hamund, sheriffs of London, 
John Hauteyn, then alderman of that ward. London, Monday after the 
Epiphany, 7 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1473. Release by the same to the same of the above messuage in 
the parish of St. Margaret, Lothburi. London, Monday after Hilary, 
7 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1474. Grant by William Bocointe, son of Sabelina, to Christ 
Church, London, for the souls of himself, Agnes his wife, Laurence his 
father, Sabelina his mother, and Geoffrey his brother, of a rent of 40s. in 
land and shops that belonged to John Bocointe, in the parish of St. Mary de 
Arch,' situate as described. Witnesses : Henry son of Ailwin, Mayor of 
London, Alan son of Peter, Thomas de Haverill, Robert Blund, alderman, 
and others (named). Equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1475. Grant by Robert Chamberlain to Randulph, brother of 
Eustace, for 40*., of the house belonging to him that Randulph lives in, at 
a yearly rent of 22s. Neither he nor his heirs can implead Randulph 
or his heirs concerning the water that falls from his old house towards the 
west. If they wish to relinquish the tenement, they shall restore it as well 
" herbergatum in ligno et lapide " as Randulph received the same from 
William Chamberlain, his father. Witnesses : Stephen the Priest of 
St. Thomas, Henry son of Ailwin, and many others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1476. Certificate of William Brito that he owes the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, 20s. yearly for land in the parish of St. Michael towards 
Alegate, and because such land is vacant and uninhabited he has delivered 
them a dwelling house in the parish of St. Martin at the Vintry, to receive 
20s. therefrom ; and if any of it fail them they shall receive so much from 
his other lands and rents in London, till the said land be tenanted. 
Witnesses: William Hardel, then Mayor, Benedict Campanarius and 
William Blund, then sheriffs, Alan son of Peter, Gervase de Aldremhnnebiri, 
Robert Blund, alderman, and others (named). [A.D. 1215-1216.] 

[Middx.] A. 1477. Grant by William bishop of Ely, the King's Chancellor, to 
Geoffrey Blund, citizen of London, of the land and messuage in the 
parishes of St. Laurence Jewry, and St. Mary of Aldermanbury, that he 
bought of Walter Lorengs, who was nephew of Peter son of Walter and 
Robert son of Walter, and their heir by verdict of the whole city of 
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city. For this grant Blunt has paid 90/. Witnesses : Hugh bishop of 
Lichfield ( Cestrens'), Henry de Longchamp " our brother," Henry de Corn- 
hell, Richard son of Reiner, Henry son of Ailwin, Walter de Hely, " our 
steward," Matthew de Alenzun, " our chamberlain," and others (named). 
[A.D. 1189-1196.] 

[Middx.] A. 1478. Grant by Ralph de Heirun, son of Ralph de Heirun, to 
the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton, at a 
yearly rent of 3*. Id., for which grant they have paid 60*., wherewith he 
has acquitted the above and other his lands against Benedict Crespin and 
Samson son of Isaac, Jews. Witnesses : Henry de Braibrok, Richard de 
Uoob, Richard de Stapelford, John the Chaplain, of Totham, William 
Peverel, and others (named). Equestrian seal. 

Annexed: Jewish star (in Hebrew characters). 

[Middx.] A. 1479. Confirmation by Ralph de Heirun, son of R. de Heirun, for 
13*. 6c?., of the grant by Juliana, daughter of William son of Rengar, to the prior 
and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a rent of 26rf. \vhich William Stanhard 
was wont to pay her for 8 acres he held of Ralph in Edelmetun ; and grant 
by the same to the same church of a rent of 20d. issuing from land in 
Edelmetun, and paid by the tenants named. Witnesses: Gilbert Culling, 
William son of Alan, William Peverel, Robert de Heirun, Robert de 
Forda, and others (named). Equestrian seal. 

[Middx..] A. 1480. Confirmation by Ralph de Hairun, son of Ralph de Hairun, 
to Holy Trinity, London, as above [A. 1479], and grant of a rent of 8d., 
paid by the tenants named, for land of his also in Edelmetun ; they paying 
him 7s. Gd. for this grant. Witnesses : William Culling, William Copping, 
Robert de Hairun, John de Liesnes, and others (named). Fragment of 
equestrian seal. 

[Middx..] A. 1481. Confirmation by the same to the same, for 3*., of the above 
grant of a rent of 26d. issuing from land in Edelmetune. Witnesses as in 
A. 1480. 

[Middx.] A. 1482. Letters of attorney of Ralph de Heirun, empowering the 
prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, to receive yearly 6d. from 
Godard son of Ediva, out of the 8d. rent the latter pays him for two acres 
in Edelmetun; which Qd. they are to pay for ever to lady Alice de Ver and 
her successors, in place of the 6d. she was wont to receive of John 
Buccuint; and also appointing them to receive all his rent in Edelmetun. 
Witnesses : Matthew de SanctoMagno, William Morin, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1483. Grant by Ralph de Heyrun to the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, of the several lands and rents herein specified in Edelmetun, to 
be paid by the tenants named ; they paying yearly, in his name, 12s. to the 
chief lords of the soil. Witnesses : William Peverel, John Blund, 
Thomas son of Pikot, Richard Burser, Gilbert Culling, Gilbert Odo, and 
others (named). Equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1484. Grant by John Kent, tailor, living at Pouleswharf, and 
John Pernel, called 'Bargeman,' citizens of London, to the prior and 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, that they may receive a yearly rent of 
6*. Id. for the tenement the grantors acquired of Richard Duk, son of Adam 
Duk, of Morlee, brother of Thomas Morlee, formerly citizen of London ; 
they having inspected grants and other muniments, by which it appears 
that the prior and convent have been seised of that rent for the said 
tenement, situate as specified, in the parish of St. Benedict the West by 
Pouleswharf, from time immemorial. London, the Exaltation of Holy 
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[Middx.] A. 1485. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Robert son of Walter, of a yearly rent of 8s., which they had 
in the houses and messuage that were Osbert de Camera's, of their fee in 
London. Witnesses : Andrew Bukerel, then Mayor of London, Richard 
Reinger, Roger le Due, Henry de Sancto Albano, Walter le Bufle, Michael 
de Sancta Elena, then sheriff's, and others (named). [16 Henry III.] 

Annexed: Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Richard Ruffus, of the land in St. Benedict's parish by Thames, 
that Geoffrey Constable, canon of St. Paul's, formerly held, before the 
court that formerly belonged to the two brothers archdeacons Richard 
Ruffus and Richard de Belmeis, at a yearly rent of 42d. ; for which grant 
Richard has given them a " sextarius vini Londrensis." Witnesses : Master 
Richard, brother of archdeacon Nicholas, Ralph the Chaplain of St. Bene- 
dict, Godselin the alderman, and others (named). [A.D. 1170-1197.] 

[Middx.] A. 1486. Acknowledgment by Hamo de Perariis, clerk, that he and 
his heirs are bound to pay the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
an annual rent of 6*. Id., granted them by William de Turri, late (jitizen of 
London, to be received for a certain tenement he holds in the parish of 
St. Benedict West, London, payment commencing at Easter, 19 Edward I. : 
for which acknowledgment the prior and convent have remitted all arrears 
< due for the said tenement up to the above term. Witnesses : Ralph de 
Sandwich, then Warden (Gustos) of London, Thomas Rotnayn and William 
de Leyre, then sheriffs, Richard Aswy, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). 19 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1487. Grant by William de Turri, citizen of London, to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 3s. annual rent in the parish 
of St. Benedict West, London, out of the marc that William le Veyl pays 
him for the tenement he holds in that parish, in addition to the 43d. yearly 
he has already granted to them out of the said tenement. For this grant 
the canons have remitted the 4s. yearly, with arrears, which he owed 'them 
for certain vacant ground in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen by " West- 
piscar'," for which they impleaded him in the husting. Witnesses : Adam 
de Basing, then Mayor of London, Nicholas Bat, Laurence de Frowik, then 
sheriff's, Michael Tovi, Richard le May, John de Teffunt, and others (named). 
[36 Henry III.] Seal ; device, three towers. 

[Middx.] A. 1488. Grant by the prior and convent of St. Pancras to the abbot 
and monks of Woburn, for ever, of all their land in London, in the parish 
of St. Helen's, Bishopsgate, which Master Helyas the Sculptor held, at a 
yearly pension of 17rf. 

[Middx.] A. 1489. Grant by R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Robert de Gypewyz, goldsmith, of land, with the build- 
ings thereon, situate as described, in St. Mary's parish, Aldermanbury, 
the extent being specified in iron ells of King Henry III., and also 4s. 
quitrent for the whole tenement that was William Wite's in the same place ; 
at a yearly rent of two marcs. Various covenants specified. Witnesses : 
Roger Duk, Mayor of London, Richard Reinger, Stephen Bukerel, Henry 
de Cokham, sheriffs of London, Andrew Bukerel, Gervase de Aldermanbury, 
John de Solio, Robert de Basing, and others (named). [12-13 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1490. Acknowledgment by Robert de Gipewiz, goldsmith, that he 
owes R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, two 
marcs yearly rent for land, with the buildings thereon, in St. Mary's parish, 
Aldermanbury, and to secure their obtaining such rent, he allows them to 
receive yearly two marcs from his shop in London market, between the 



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lands of the canons of St. Mary, Soutliwark, and of Eobert Basing, until 
they can without difficulty receive the above rent. Witnesses as in A. 1489. 
[12-13 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1491. Grant by Symon le Mareschal, and Roys' his wife, daughter 
and one of the heirs of Richard de Dyepeden, formerly ' Brevetar' ' of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William de Haveringe, butcher, and Gonilda his wife, 
for 101., of the messuage and buildings thereon that descended to Roys' on 
the death of her father, in the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate, 
situate as described, the extent being specified in iron ells of King 
Edward ; paying therefor yearly 4s. to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity. 
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwich, knt., then Warden of London, Ralph 
le Blund and Hamo Box, then sheriffs, Sir William, called ' Aynnel,' then 
prior of Holy Trinity and alderman of the said ward, and others (named). 
[20 Edward L] Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1492. Release by Edmund Dudeley to William Buk, citizen and 
tailor of London, of the four messuages in the parishes of St. Mary 
Aldermanbury and St. Laurence in the Old Jewry, in the wards of Crepul- 
gate and Chepe, which Andrew and John Wyndesore, by the King's writ 
De recto directed to the Mayor and sheriffs of London at the Hustings 
held Monday after the Apostles Peter and Paul, 14 Henry VII., recovered 
against Ralph Lathum, William Wadyngton and Thomas Sponer, and 
which Buk had by demise from the said Andrew and John Wyndesore. 
The situation and extent of the messuages specified. 1 April, 15 Henry VII. 
Seal. 

Underwritten: "R[ecognita] iiij to die Februarii anno r.r. Henrici VII. 
xvj coram Willielmo Remyngton, Majore, et Roberto Shefeld, milite, 
Recordatore." 

[Middx.] A. 1493. Grant by Roger le Convers to Martin Senches, the King's 
balistar, for 10 marcs, of land with the buildings thereon in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Aldredesgate, the situation being specified and its 
extent in ells of King Henry III. ; paying therefor yearly 6s. to the canons 
of St. Bartholomew. Witnesses: Sir John de Gisors, then Mayor of 
London, John Adrian and Robert de Cornhille, then sheriffs, John de 
Blakethorn, goldsmith, then alderman of that ward, and many others 
(named). [43 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1494. Grant by Roysia de Farndone, widow, to John D'Aroundel, 
goldsmith, of London, and Amy his wife, of the tenement formerly 
belonging to William de Farndone her grandfather, and Isabel her mother, 
William's daughter, in the parish of St. Olave, Silver Street, of the 
situation and extent specified. Reginald de Conductu, Mayor, Ralph de 
Uptone and Walter de Mordone, then sheriffs of London, Henry de 
Sechford, alderman of that ward. Then follow the names of many 
witnesses. London, Monday after the Purification, 10 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1495. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Sir John de Sandale, clerk, of a garden called ' Colemanhawe ' 
in the parish of Holy Trinity the Great, London, situation and extent 
specified, at a yearly rent of 20s. ; for payment whereof the said John binds 
all the tenements he holds of the same convent in the parish of All Saints 
of Colemanchureh, as well as for the rent of 26s. Scl. he pays for such 
tenements. Witnesses : Nicholas de Farindone, then Mayor of London, 
and many others (named). London, "in our chapter house," Sunday next 
after St. Valentine, 1308, 2 Edward II. Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1496. Grant by Walter de la Hyda and Helena his wife, to Henry 
Bokointe, knt., of eight acres of land called ' Scholand ' in Hendon, situate 
as described, bounded by water called ' Solke ' ou the east. Witnesses: 
Gilbert de Hendon, Stephen de Stranda, John de Oorulis, Robert de Solk, 
and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1497. Letters of attorney of Richard de Worsteds, citizen and 
mercer of London, and Margaret his wife, appointing John Spalding, 
citizen and cook of London, to put Sirs Robert Lepere and Andrew Aleyn, 
chaplains, in possession of their tenement in Philipeslane, London, in the 
parish of St. Alphege, Crepelgate ward, situate as described, according to 
their grant of the same. London, Monday the morrow of the Conversion 
of St. Paul, 40 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1498. Grant by Peter Crisp, son of Henry, to Peter, the prior, and 

the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 4 marcs, of the garden that Benedict 
Long held of Henry his father, in the parish of St. Botulph without 
Alegate, the lands that Richard son of Jocelin and Richard Mercer held of 
the same, and a rent of 32d. that Benedict Joie held in the same parish, the 
situation of the garden and lands being specified. Witnesses : John 
Bokeoiute, Daniel de Stebehee, Geoffrey Waterlader, Robert Badding, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1197-1221.] 

[Middx.] A. 1499. Agreement between John Bocquointe and Juliana his wife, 
and John, son of Thomas Bermund, and his heirs, on the one part, and 
Reginald de Leges and his heirs, on the other, as to the repairing and 
keeping in order of a wall dividing their land, situate by Aphelingestrate, 
and other matters: for which agreement Reginald has paid 4| marcs. 
Witnesses : Sir Roger son of Alan, Mayor of London, Constantine son 
of Alulph, Thomas de Haverell, Alan and Jocelin, sons of Peter, Andrew 
Nevel, and Robert son of Alice, aldermen, Richard Renger, Wery, Nicholas 
and Andrew de Leges, and others (named), [c. A.D. 1213.] 

[Middx.] A. 1500. Release by Alice, late wife of William de Burton, citizen 
and goldsmith of London, to William de Halden, recorder and alderman of 
London, of a tenement, situate as described, in the parish of St. Margaret 
of Lotlibury in Bradstrete Ward, which tenement he has acquired of her 
and the other executors of Burton : James Andreu being then Mayor, 
Adam Wymondham and Robert Gurdlere, then sheriffs of London, and 
Walter Forster, alderman of the said ward. London, 3 October, 
42 Edward III. Seal of arms, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 1501. Confirmation by Pentecost, son of Alured Mercer, to Henry, 
son of Henry Blund, and Richard his brother, of the land that Alice his 
sister granted them in Aldermannesbury and Bassieshaghe, situate as 
described ; which land he also releases to them. If his sister Alice cannot 
warrant the lands to them, as being a woman, he will warrant them. 
Witnesses : Ralph Long, Richard de Angulo, John de Cornhell, and 
others (named). [Temp. John : see A. 1502.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1502. Deed of sale and release by Alice, daughter of Alured 
Mercer, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 60s., of a quit 
rent of 6*. in London which she had for lands that Henry and Richard, 
sons of Henry Blund, held of her, situate as described in Bassishaghe 
and Aldermannebury. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor of London, Roger son 
of Alan, Alan son of Peter, William de Haverhull, Constantine son of 
Alulf, Norman Blund, John de Cay, then sheriffs, and others (named). 
[4 John.] Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1503. Undertaking by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, that they will not compel Sir William de Say or his 
heirs to warrant to them the lands and tenements which they hold of his fee in 
Edelmeton on account of a certain confirmation he has made to them, unless 
he Jays claim to them or makes undue exactions from them for the same. 
Witnesses : Sir Gilbert de Say, Sir John de Berners, John de Gateden, 
William de Mares, steward, Alan de Waledon, William de Forda. [A.D. 
1223-1252.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1504. Will of William called Bonserjaunt, moneyer and citizen of 
London. Leaves to Agnes his wife his tenement and houses in the suburb 
of London, in the parish of St. Botolph without Alegate, and all his goods 
and chattels. London, Tuesday next after St. Valentine, 1325. 
Endorsed: Note of probate, vi. kal. Marcii, 1325. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1505. Grant by Adam Rous, surgeon, citizen of London, and 
Juliana his wife, to Robert de la Launde, goldsmith, citizen of London, 
Joha Ive and Laurence Wynpole, clerks, of their tenement that formerly 
belonged to Hawisia, relict of William Swalwe, and after that to William 
Waryn, situate as described in Wode Strete in the parish of St. Alphege 
within Crepulgate. A covenant specified as to warranty. Nicholas 
Brembre, then Mayor, Thomas Cornwaleys and John Bosham, then 
sheriffs of London. 15 October, 2 Richard II. Seal of arms. 

[Herts."] A. 1506. Grant by Alexander Goldston to Emma his daughter, for 

10s., of a messuage, 3 ' particule ' of land and 2 'tentoria' in Fullers' 
Street, St. Albans, situate as described ; paying therefore yearly ^d. to 
himself, 2s. 4d. to the brethren and nuns of St. Mary de Pratis, and 4d. to 
the heirs of John Woolmonger (Lanarii). Witnesses : John de Northone, 
then provost of St. Albans, William le Noreis, Stephen Grasenloil, and 
and others (named). 50 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 1507. Grant by John de Cantebrigia, fisherman, and Thomas 

Broun, citizen of London, to Constance, late wife of Thomas Rotour alias 
Skynnere, for her life, of 3 shops with gardens adjoining in St. Mary's parish 
in Algatestret, London, situate as described, which they had by feoffment 
of the said Rotour ; with remainders to Alice, Cecilia and Joan, daughters 
of Constance, for their lives, and after their decease to the prior and convent 
of Holy Trinity by Algate. London, 23 March, 49 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1508. Demise by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
to John Haukyn and Joan his wife, for their lives and for a year after the 
longer liver of them, of the inner close with buildings and gardens, and free 
ingress and egress through the outer gate, which they acquired of Master 
Henry de Cantuar' in the parish of St. Katherine within Algate, London, at 
a yearly rent of 28s. Clauses specified defining the tenancy. Chapter 
House of the convent, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 26 Edward III. 
Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1509. Release by Walter de Essex, and Walter his son and heir, 
to John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an annual 
quit rent of half a marc which the latter bought of William de Totham, 
and Margery his wife, in" Sopereslane. Witnesses : Ralph Hardel, then 
Mayor of London, Richard de J5welle and William Eswy, then sheriffs, 
Nicholas Bat, and others (named). St. Laurence's day, 41 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 1510. Confirmation by Thomas Chamberlain, son of Robert 

Chamberlain, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London of the grant 
that John de Baillio made them of a rent of I2d. which the said Thomas 
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land by St. Augustine's church : and grant by the same to the same of the 
rest of the said rent of 2s. Witnesses : John son of Daniel, William 
Crisp, Kichard de Araz, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1511. Grant by James de Haverhell to Seyher, son of Henry son 
of Reiner, for 40s., of an annual rent of 5s. that descended to him on the 
marriage of Alice his mother, issuing from land in the parish of St. Mary de 
Abbecherche, situate as described. Witnesses : Joce Young, Joce son of 
Peter, Roger Blund, Warin son of Nicholas, then aldermen, Geoffrey de 
Essex, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1512. Grant by Matilda, late wife of Nicholas de Gypeswyz, clerk, 
to Walter, son of Robert le Flemeng, of Bixle, of 2s. yearly quit rent 
issuing from land and houses which she and her husbanu bought of Simon 
le Gardiner in the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate, towards 
Estsmethefeld. Witnesses: Sir Walter Hervi, then Mayor of London, 
Richard de Paris and John de Buttele, sheriffs, Thomas de Wymburne, 
then sockenereve of Portsoka, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1513. Grant by William Bocoint, son of SaKelina, to Holy Trinity,- 

London, for the souls of himself, Agnes his wife, Laurence and Sabelina, 
his father and mother, Geoffrey his brother, Ac., of 40s. rent issuing from 
land, shops, and a dwelling which was John Bocoint's, in the parish of 
St. Mary de Archis. Witnesses : Herbert the Chaplain of St. Laurence's 
church, Roger son of Alan, Robert Blund, alderman, William Norrensis, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1514. Release by Robert, son of John de Chereburc, to Walter 

Clerk, son of Robert de Abbecherche, for 40*., of 3s. quit rent which Goda, 
late wife of Ralph Fenar', left him by will, issuing from land which the said 
Walter holds by the churchyard of Abbecherche. If he cannot warrant the 
above to Walter he' will give him in exchange land of equal value elsewhere. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1515. Grant by Robert de Aldenham, ' bukillarius,' of London, 

[Herti.] to Adam de Stratone, clerk, of the dwelling house within Aldredesgate, in 
the parish of St. Agnes, London, which he had by gift of Peter Claunag, 
baker, situate as specified : paying him yearly one rose, to the prior and 
canons of St. Bartholomew one marc, to the nuns of Ankerwik 8s., to the 
nuns of Clerkenwell 7s,, to the monks of St. Albans 10s. 8d., and to the monks 
of St. Saviour's of Bermondsey I2d. In exchange for this dwelling the 
said Adam has given him 26 acres of heath in his manor of Shenlee. 
Witnesses : Sir Stephen de Odeworth, then Constable of the Tower of 
London, William de Dunolm and Walter Hervy, then bailiffs of London, 
John de Blakethorne, alderman of the said ward, and others (named). 
London, St. Bartholomew's day, 52 Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1516. Grant by Eustace, the prior, and the canons of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Laurence Produmme, of Stanstede, and Felicia his 
wife, for 5 marcs, of a capital messuage and two shops within Alegate in the 
parish of Holy Trinity aforesaid, which they had by grant of Helena, 
daughter of Theobald Capillarius, situate as described, at a yearly rent of 
7s. Witnesses: Gregory de Rokesle, then Mayor of London, John 
Horn and Ralph Blund, sheriffs, John de Norhamtone, alderman of that 
ward, and others (named). [4 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 1517. Indenture certifying that whereas Peter de Westone, oilman 
and citizen of London, is bound to pay 34s. 4d. yearly to the prior and 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, for the rents of the tenements herein 



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specified in the parishes of St. Botolph without Alegate, Holy Trinity the 
Great, and St. Mary atte Ax, he lias satisfied the convent for the arrears 
(amounting to 171. 13s. 9d.) together with such yearly rent till Michaelmas, 
1353, inclusive, by the casting (fusiime) for them of a certain bell. 
St. Peter ad Vincula, 1345. Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 1518. Grant by Eichard, son of Eichard de Lothebery, formerly 
citizen of London, to Adam de Forsham, citizen and ' mercenarius ' of 
London, of an annual rent of 2 marcs issuing from the tenement that the said 
Adam holds of his grant in the parish of St. Margaret of Lothbury, of 
the size and situation specified. Witnesses : Sir John Bretun, knt., then 
Warden of the city of London, Thomas de Suthfolk and Adam de Fonleham, 
sheriffs, Solomon le Cotyler, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
1 June, 25 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1519. Demise by Master Thomas Bedyll, prebendary of the prebend 
of Mapesbury, Wyllesdon parish, belonging to St. Paul's Cathedral, to 
Thomas Broke, citizen and merchant tailor of London, of the said prebend 
of Mapesbury with its mansion place. &c., for 60 years from the Annun- 
ciation next, at a yearly rent of 10/. Other covenants specified. 
18 December, 26 Henry VIII. Seal. 

Middx. A. 1520. Grant by David Selly, of Westminster, to William Dixson, 

brewer, of the same, William Thurleby, John Meryden, the elder, John 
Broddins, John Nicke, William Coteman and John Broke of a tenement 
with meadow thereto annexed by Charyng in Westminster, extent and 
situation accurately specified ; which he with others acquired as herein 
meutioned, from the previous owners named. Charyng, 7 July, 8 Edward IV. 
Portion of seal. 

Middx. A. 1521. Demise by John Meryden, late of Westminster, butcher, and 

William Cotman, baker, to David Dixson, son of William Dixson, late of 
Westminster, brewer, deceased, William Thurleby, John Barret, John 
Wyrall and Henry Marbyll of the tenement or barn, with meadow annexed, 
at Charyng in Westminster, size and situation specified, which he with others 
had by feoffment as above. Charyug, 6 June, 14 Edward IV. Two seals. 

Middx. A. 1522. Grant by David Dixson, son of William Dixson, of West- 

minster, brewer, deceased, to William Thurleby, of the tenement or barn 
with meadow annexed, by Charyng in Westminster, situation and extent 
described, which he with Thurlby, Barrett, and others had by demise of 
John Meryden. Appoints Thomas Burgeys his attorney to deliver Thurlby 
possession of the premises. Witnesses: Thomas Hunt, steward of 
St. Peter's monastery, John Colyns, bailiff of the liberty of the abbot of 
Westminster, and others (named). Charyng, 24 July, 18 Edward IV. 
Seal. 

Middx. A. 1523. Eelease by Alice, late wife of Thomas Hulle, and afterwards 

wife of Willinm Worsewyk, now widow, to Eobert Gharry ngworth, John 
Corve, Thomas Hewster, Thomas Grey, John Beek, of co. Oxford, Roger 
Popingeay, John Clynk, John Gedney, Thomas Tottisham, and John 
Wygmour of all the lands and possessions of the said Hulle in Middlesex. 
Westminster, St. Andrew's day, 6 Henry V. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1524. Grant by Simon Barton, clerk, and Eichard Gatyn, of 
Westminster, to King Eichard II. of a tenement and waste ' placea ' of 
ground adjoining in Westminster, of the extent and situation specified, 
and two cottages situated together in Langedych, as described. 2 April, 
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[Middx.] A. 1525. Release by John Chalton, citizen and brewer of London, to 
the prior arid convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all manner of actions he 
may have against them by reason of the account of the receipt of money 
assigned by Lucy, his late wife, deceased, to Thomas atte Hale, a fellow 
canon of the prior's, or for any other cause. London, 13 March, 
39 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1526. Release by Thomas Brightman to Thomas Crumwell, to the 
only use of the King, for the sum of 106/. 10s. received from Crumwell 
and John abbot of Westminster, of the tenement called ' the Berehouse ' 
built at Endiff in Westminster, which the said abbot and convent of 
Westminster demised to him and Joan his wife by indenture dated 

1 December, 1520, 12 Henry VIII., for 49 years from the Michaelmas then 
last past, at a yearly rent of 5 marcs. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1527. Release by William Babyngton, Chief Justice of the King's 

Common Bench, and Sir Richard Stole, chaplain, to Roger Westwode, clerk, 
of an enclosed parcel of meadow in Westminster, situate as described, 
which the said three parties lately had byfeoffment of John Legburn, clerk. 

2 Februaiy, 1 1 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1528. Grant by John Legburn, clerk, to William Babyngton, 

Chief Baron of the King's Exchequer, Roger Westwode, clerk, and Richard 
Stok, of an enclosed parcel of meadow in Westminster, situate as described, 
which he with others named had by feoffment of John Weste, late keeper 
of the King's palace at Westminster. 5 May, 1 Henry VI. 

[Middx.] J. 1529. Demise by Robert Nyk and John Olyver to Thomas 

Wesynham, Richard Saxby, clerk. John Berewe, John Braddyng, Henry 
Marbill, and Alice his wife, of a parcel of meadow with the dovecote built 
thereon in Westminster, situate as described, which they with others named 
lately had by feoffment of Roger Westwode, clerk. 22 November, 
28 Henry VI. Seal and fragment, injured. 

A. 1530. Release by James, the master, and the brethren of the 
hospital of St. James without London, for 30*., to Richard de Willehale, 
citizen and draper of London, of a quit rent of 3*. yearly issuing from land 
in the parish of St. Agnes by Aldrethesgate, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Robert de Cornhull and Thomas de Basing, then bailiffs of 
London, John de Balkthorn, then alderman of that ward, Ralph Blund, and 
others (named). [54 Henry III.] 

Middx. A. 1531. Release by John Hyller to Robert Haxay of a messuage with 

curtilage, situate as described, in Totehill Street, Westminster, and a 
curtilage and acre of land in Eye, which they two lately acquired of William 
Sergeant and Ralph Baker, of Stanes. Exaltation of Holy Cross, 
8 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1532. Release by Thomas bishop of Durham to John Legburn, 

clerk, 01 all the enclosed parcel of meadow, situate as described, in West- 
minster, that they two, with others named, had by feoffment of John Weste, 
late keeper of the King's palace at Westminster. 3 May, 1 Henry VI. 

Middx. A. 1533. Demise by John Randolff, William Folton, chaplain, James 

Fytte, Robert Norton, and William Jarden to Richard, son of Henry 
Mar bull, of two tenements with a garden opposite the archbishop of 
York's manor in the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster; and of an acre 
of land and a piece of meadow in Eyfeld and Eymore by Westminster, 
which they lately had by grant of the said Henry Marbull ; with remainders 
in succession to Robert, William, and Margaret, other children of the said 
Henry Marbull. 17 July, 19 Edward IV. Portions of four seals. 



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[Middx.] A. 1534. Release by Stephen Chese, of Charryngge, to John West, 

keeper of the King's private palace at Westminster, of a piece of meadow 
situate as described in Westminster, abutting on the ditch called ' Lange- 
dich'. 6 January, 2 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1535. Grant by Robert de Cantilupe to John de Atleburgh, of the 

messuage and tenement in Westminster that Master Roger de Cantilupe 
bought of William, son of Stephen de Ikenham, situate as described, and 
extending to the Thames, at a yearly rent of a pair of white gloves or \d. 
Witnesses : Henry de Belegrave, Robert Bunton, Richer de Cruce, John 
de Hathfeld, and others (named). Seal. 

Middx. A. 1536. Release by Richard Hampkyn, of Westminster, buckler- 

maker, and Agnes his wife, to Thomas Crumwell, to the only use of the 
King, for 301. received from the King by the hands of Crumwell and the 
abbot of Westminster, of three tenements in King's Strete, Westminster, 
demised to the said Agnes under the name of Agnes Currer, widow, by 
John, the abbot, and the convent of Westminster, by indenture dated 1 June 
1527, 19 Hen. VIII., for 38 years from the Annunciation then last past, at 
an annual rent of 53*. 4d. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. Seal. English. 

[Middx.] A. 1537. Grant by Robert Haxay to Richard Walsshe, of Lynford, 
Richard Otull and Robert Nik of a messuage with curtilage in Tothill 
Street, Westminster, situate as described, and a curtilage and an acre of 
land in Eye : all which he had by feoifment of William Sergant, of Staines, 
and Ralph Baker. Westminster, Thursday after St. Gregory the Pope, 
2 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1538. Release by Lambert le Peutrer, and Lucy his wife, to the 

abbot and convent of Vale Royal of the lands, &c., in Westminster, that 
belonged to Elizabeth de Porlee, mother of the said Lucy ; and of 2 acres 
in Westminster, which they sought against the abbot by writ De ingressu 
before the King's Justices de Banco. London, Wednesday before St. Mark's 
day, 5 Edward II. Fragment* of two seals. 

Middx. A. 1539. Demise by John Randolf, William Folton, chaplain, James 

Fytte, Robert Norton and William Jarden to Robert Marbull, son of Henry 
Marbull, of a chief tenement with close and two tenements adjoining, 
opposite the archbishop of York's manor in St. Margaret's parish, West- 
minster, with remainders in succession to Richard, William, and Margaret, 
wife of William Mathewe, children of the said Henry Marbull, by whom 
they were enfeoft'ed with the premises and other property. 17 July, 
19 Edward IV. Four seals remaining. 

[Middx.] A. 1540. Grant by John Wygmore to John Vaumpage, John Franke, 

clerk, William Merbury and David Selly, of Westminster, of the messuage 
in Kyngestrete, Westminster, situate as described, lately called ' Hoppyng- 
hale,' and now ' le Rede Lyon.' 23 June, 12 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. A. 1541. Release by John Barret, John Wyrall, and Henry Marbyll, 

to David Dixson, son of the late William Dixson, of Westminster, brewer, 
of a tenement or barn, and parcel of meadow annexed, at Charyng, 
Westminster, of the extent and situation specified, which they together 
with the said David and William Thurleby lately had by demise of John 
Meryden and William Cotman. 20 July, 18 Edward IV. Three seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1542. Grant by John West, keeper of the King's palace at 

Westminster, to Sir Robert Bever, clerk, William Boteler, of Wandsworth, 
and John Ely, of Westminster, of the parcel of meadow in Westminster, 
situate as described, which he had by feoffment of Stephen Chese. 10 June, 
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Middx. A. 1543. Grant by Hugh Marble, of Hereford, goldsmith, to Cristopher 

Hales, attorney-general, Thomas Crumwell, and Thomas Alvarde, to the 
use of King Henry VIII., of five messuages, gardens, and a close, lately 
Robert Forster's, opposite the King's manor in St. Margaret's parish, 
Westminster, and also of an acre of land and a meadow in Eyfield and 
Eymore by Westminster. 2 August, 23 Henry VIII. 

Middx. A. 1544. Release by William de Bury to Robert Charryngworth, 

John Corve, Thomas Heuster, Thomas Grey, and Roger Popyngeay, of 
all the lands, &c., in Middlesex with which Elena Hulle, widow, en- 
feoffed himself and others. Westminster, 2 February, 12 Henry IV. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1545. Grant by Roger Belet, and Agnes his wife, to Ralph de 
Waddone, clerk, of a messuage in Tothull Street, Westminster, situate as 
described. Tuesday the feast of St. John ante Portam Latinam, 
45 Edward III. Portion of seal of arms. 

[Middx.] A. 1546. Grant by John West, keeper of the KiHg's palace at 
Westminster, to Thomas Longley and John Legburn, clerks, Thomas 
Charleton and John Roundel, esquires, of a parcel of meadow in West- 
minster, situate as described, which he had by feoffment of Stephen Chese. 
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 6 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 1547. Release by Robert Bever, clerk, William Boteler, of 

Wandesworth, and John Ely, of Westminster, to John West, keeper of 
the King's palace at Westminster, of a meadow in Westminster, situate 
as described, which they had by grant of the said West. 1 June, 
6 Henry IV. Two seals. 

Middx. A. 1548. Grant by Henry Marbull, of Westminster, to John Randolff, 

Sir William Folton, chaplain, James Fytte, Robert Norton, and William 
Jarden, of five messuages with gardens, and a close, opposite the 
archbishop of York's manor in St. Margaret's parish, Westminster, 
and land in Eymore and Eyfield by Westminster : appointing an attorney 
to deliver them possession of the same. 4 January, 17 Edward IV. 

Middx. A. 1549. Award of the arbitrators chosen to decide the dispute 

between David Selby and Henry Marbill, as to a dyke with certain ground 
running between their respective tenements, situate as described in 
Westminster. 2 September, 38 Henry VIII. Portions of the arbitrators' 
seals. 

Middx. A. 1550. Demise by Robert Wythes, a yeoman of the King's guard, 

and Joan his wife, to Thurston Meere, of Westminster, baker, of a tene- 
ment called ' the Rame,' on the east side of Kingstreet, Westminster, and 
two other tenements adjoining, for 20 years from Christmas next, at a 
yearly rent of 5/. 10s. Other covenants specified. Each party gives bond 
to the other in 40/. for performance of this indenture. 23 February, 
16 Henry VIII. English. 

Annexed : The above-mentioned bond of Robert Wythes, and Joan his 
wife, to Thurston Meere in 40/. 23 February, 16 Henry VIII. One 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1551. Demise by John, the abbot, and the convent of Westminster, 
to John Benett, citizen and grocer of London, of a brewing messuage 
called ' le Lambe ' with garden in King Street, Westminster, situate as 
described on the river bank, and the vessels as herein specified used in 
brewing, for 40 years from Michaelmas next, at a yearly rent of 5 marcs ; 
and also 2 acres of land in St. James's field by Westminster, at a yearly 
rent of 2. 8rf. Other covenants specified. The Chapter House, West- 
minster, 9 June, 1531, 22 Henry VIII. Portion of seal. 
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A. 1552. Demise by Robert Corall, yeoman, cook of the lord Cardinal's 
hall, to Henry Hayes, of Westminster, tallowchandler, of the tenement the 
latter now dwells in on the north side of King Street, Westminster, over 
the Lamb Alley, for 10 years from the Annunciation last past, at a yearly 
rent of 36s. 8d. ; reserving to Corall free right of way to his stable 
through the yard of the tenement. Other covenants specified. 12 April, 
18 Henry VIII. English. 

Annexed: Bond of Robert Corall to Henry Hayes, in 20 marcs, to 
observe the above indenture. 12 April, 18 Henry VIII. Seal. 

A. 1553. Demise by John Henbury, of Westminster, brewer, to 
Robert Penythorn, of the same, carpenter, of his " housings called the 
hall, parlour, kitchen and the little chamber " which Thomas Tomlyn now 
inhabits, with the chambers over them, a stable, and the wharf at the back 
of the brewhouse called ' the Red Lion ' in Westminster, situate as 
described, with free passage through the lane at all times, and a garden, for 
20 years from to-day, at a yearly rent of 56*. 8d. Other covenants 
specified as to repairs, gravelling the lane, &c. 1 May, 21 Henry VIII. 
Seal. English. 

A. 1554. Grant by Master John Gurnay, the King's squire, of 
Westminster, to William Dyxson, of the same, of a chace next the Lamb 
Brewhouse, in King Street, Westminster, with free entry for mau, horse, 
and cart through it to carry and recarry from the King's High Street there 
through Gurnay's gate to the ground of the said William, for 30 years from 
the Annunciation next, at a yearly rent of 6s. 8d. Other covenants as to 
gravelling the chace, repairing the gate house and gates, &c. 20 February, 
36 Henry VI. English. 

A. 1555. Grant by John Olney, citizen and grocer of London, to 
Reginald Cokyn, son of John Cokyn, John Sutton, citizen and grocer of 
London, Richard Richmond, of Middlesex, Sir John Kyng, chaplain, and 
John Snell, clerk, of all lands, &c., in Westminster and elsewhere in 
Middlesex, lately belonging to Thomas Fouler, otherwise called Thomas 
Hull. 6 January, 12 Henry IV. Seal. 

A. 1556. Release by John Benteley and William Bury to John 
Cornewayle, knt., Robert Charryngworth, John Corve, Thomas Hewster, 
John Beeks, of co. Oxon., Roger Popyngeay, and others named, of all 
lands, &c., in Westminster or elsewhere which they, with others now dead, 
lately had by feoffment of Elena Hulle, widow. 2 October, 2 Henry VI. 
Tioo seals. 

A. 1557. Release by Thomas Fouler, of Wynterton, co. York, cousin 
and heir of William Fouler alias Hull, formerly of Westminster, and 
Thomas Fouler alias Hull, son of the said William, deceased, to John 
Olney, citizen and grocer of London, of all the lands and tenements 
formerly belonging to William and Thomas aforesaid in St. Margaret's 
parish, Westminster. 11 February, 4 Henry IV. Seal. 

A. 15513. Release by Reginald Cokyn, son of John Cokyn, John 
Sutton, citizen and grocer of London, Richard Richemond, of Middlesex, 
Sir John Kyng, chaplain, and John Snell, clerk, to Robert Charryngworth, 
of all the lands, Ac., in Westminster, which they had by grant of John 
Olney, which lately belonged to William Hulle. 11 May, 13 Henry IV. 
Five seals. 

A. 1559. Release by John Henburie, of Westminster, brewer, to 
Thomas Crumwell, to the King's use, for 160/. paid him by the King by 
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&c., in King Street, Westminster, which he had by demise of John, the 
abbot, and the convent of Westminster, dated July 25, 23 Henry VII., for 
54 years from Michaelmas then next coming, at a yearly rent of 51. 12s. W., 
and of all the cottages, c., against Charing Gross which he had by a 
similar demise, dated 19 December, 11 Henry VIII., for 30 years from 
Christmas then next ensuing, at a yearly rent of 50*., except the tenements 
in Theving Lane. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. English. Seal. 

Middx. A. 1560. Release by John Benet, citizen and grocer of London, to 

Thomas Crumwell, to the King's use, for 66/. 13s. 4d., received from the 
King by the hands of Crumwell and the abbot of Westminster, of a brew- 
house called ' the Lyon ' at Charing Cross and barn adjoining, &c., granted 
to the late John Pomfret, of Westminster, brewer, and Joan his wife, by 
demise from John, the abbot, and the convent of Westminster, dated 
15 November, 1525, 17 Henry VIII., for 30 years from the previous 
Michaelmas, at a yearly rent of 61. 6s. Sd. ; which he now possesses in 
accordance with the last will of the said John Pomfret. 18 May 

23 Henry VIII. English. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1561. Demise by John Kellet, of Westminster, to William Porter, 

citizen and carpenter of London, of the tenement adjoining the Eed Lyon 
in King's Street, Westminster, for 30 years from Michaelmas next at a 
yearly rent of 31., together with a piece of ground containing 12 feet at the 
nether end of the house, as described. Other covenants specified. 17 Sep- 
tember, 22 Henry VIII. English. 

[Middx.] A. 1562. Grant by Roger Westwode, clerk, to William Wappelode, 
Robert Nyk, Thomas Osebarne, John Olyver, and Robert Forster, of the 
parcel of meadow, with dovecot thereon, situate as described in Westminster, 
which he, with William Babyngton, Chief Justice of the King's Common 
Bench, and Sir Richard Stok, chaplain, had by gift of John Legburn, 
clerk. 10 February, 11 Henry VI. Seal, injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1563. Release by Jeffrey Tull, of Westminster, tiler, to Thomas 
Crumwell, to the King's use, for 507. received from the King by the 
hands^ of Crumwell and John, abbot of Westminster, of the inn called ' the 
Rose,' on the west side of King Street, Westminster, demised to Tull by 
William Blaknall, Hugh Morland, and William Hachet, masters and 
wardens of the Fraternity of Our Lady in St. Margaret's, Westminster, on 

24 March, 9 Henry VII., for 50 years from the Annunciation then next 
following, at a yearly rent of 41. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. English. 
Seal. 

Middx. A. 1564. Demise by Elizabeth Palle, of Westminster, widow, to 

Richard Shele, of the same, baker, of her tenement and brewhouse called 
'the Axe,' in King Street, Westminster, with a close and all utensils 
thereto belonging, for 18 years from Christmas next, at a yearly rent of 7/. 
Other covenants specified as to repairs, payment of rent, <fcc. 6 November 
14 Henry VIII. English. Seal. Injured. 

Middx. A. 1565. Release by John Kellet, of Westminster, to Thomas 

Crumwell, to the King's use, for 88/. received from the King by the hands 
of Crumwell and the abbot of Westminster, of a tenement with garden 
in King Street, Westminster, which he had of John, the abbot, and the 
convent of Westminster by demise dated 17 July, 1528, 20 Hen. VIII., 
for 40 years from the Annunciation then next coming, at a yearly rent of 
26s. 8rf. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. Seal. English. 

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Middz. A. 1566. Release by William Huchen, of Stangrounde, Hunts, 

yeoman, late of London, mercer, to Cristopher Hales, attorney-general, 
Thomas Crumwell, and Thomas Alvarde, to the King's use, of a messuage 
called 'Copped Hall' and garden adjoining, in Westminster, and of all 
bis lands, &c., in the same town. 5 October, 23 Henry VIII. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1567- Grant by William de Sutton son and heir of William de 

Sutton, of London, dyer, to Richard Rook, the younger, of Westminster, 
and Joan his wife, of 18 acres of land, situate as described, at Lowsmede, 
Wynmulleshull, Kyngescondutesheved, and elsewhere [in Westminster]. 
Westminster, Monday next after the Conversion of St. Paul, 39 Edward III. 
Portion of seal of arms. 

[Middx.] A. 1568. Certificate by Richard Kyppetre, Joan his wife, Margaret 

Buckoynte, and Margery Buckoynte to the abbot and convent of 
Westminster, that they have granted to Sir Adam de Strattone the annual 
rent of 2\ marcs, which the abbey was wont to pay to lady Grace de la 
Donne, late the wife of Henry Buckoynte, their ancestor, by way of dower, 
for a garden held of them, and which rent would revert to them on 
the death of the said Grace. London, Saturday after St. Faith the Virgin, 
56 Henry III. Four seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1569. Grant by Odo de Westm' to Sir Adam de Stratton, of an 
annual rent of 17*. 4d. issuing from a tenement iu Westminster, paying 
therefor yearly Id. to himself and 16d. to Robert de Dol. Witnesses : 
Ralph Somer, Ralph Testard, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1570. Release by Bartholomew de Hallinggeberri, son and heir of 

Adam de Hallinggeberi, formerly citizen of London, to Henry de Langare, 
citizen and goldsmith of London, and Emma de Hallinggeberi his wife, 
Bartholomew's sister, of the ' placea ' of land which the latter had by 
bequest of Adam their father, in the parish of St. John Zakary, 
London, situate as described, which Margery Somery, formerly wilt-' 
of John Somery, lately also released to them. Witnesses : John de 
Wenesgrave, then Mayor, William Forneys and John Priour, sheriffs of 
London, Elyas de Suffolk, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
London, Friday the feast of St. Mathias, 11 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1571. Grant by William, son of William Chaplain, to Alexander 

le Paumer, of the land lying between his own and Roger Burgoirie's lands at a 
yearly rent of 3s. Witnesses : Nicholas Cavel, alderman, Godfrey Blund, 
Ranulph Stochard, Robert Lincolniens', Robert son of Alured, Roger 
Burgoine, aud others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1572. Release by Elianor Riche, cousin and heir of Philip le 
Taillour, late citizen of London, to Katherine atte Polle, Walter Walshe, 
Richard Parker, clerk, Gilbert Noel, clerk, and Peter Turk, of all shops 
and tenements formerly Richard Lacer's, in the parish of St. Michael, 
Paternostercherche, London, which shops, &c., she impleaded against the 
said Katherine in execution of the will of Philip le Taillour. Witnesses : 
William Halden, recorder of London, William Walworth and others 
(named). 1 May, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1573. Deed of sale by Martin son of Benedict, to Richard, the 

prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 7*., of the rent of I2d. 
paid by Richard le Furmager, for land he holds of him in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Alegate. Witnesses: William and Ralph de Alegate, 
William Holege, John dc Lesnes, and others (named). [A.D. 1223- 
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[Middx.] A. 1574. Grant by Sir Martin, rector of St. Faith's, London, and 

John Blakeney, citizen and fishmonger of London, that whereas Jordan de 
Barton is bound to pay them 100/. in Martin's house at London, at 
Christmas next ; whensoever Jordan have by grant of King Richard II., 
the lands and tenements formerly Master Richard Scarnyng's, in the parish 
of St. Botulph without Aldrichegate, if he enfeof them before Easter next 
with the lands and tenements collated to him for his Hie by King Edward, 
lately deceased ; that then the said bond shall be void. London, in the 
house of the said Martin, Sunday, the feast of the Apostles Simon and 
Jude, 4 Richard II. Portion of seal. 

[ ] A. 1575. Deed of sale by Adam de Suineri, knt., to Saer son of 

Henry, citizen of London, for 40*., of all his portion of the meadow called 
' Acressete,' and a messuage in Sanle, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Sir Thomas de Wauz, and Alan his son, John Bukerel, then rector of 
Sanlee, Godfrey the Chaplain of Collee, Thomas de Basinges and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 1576. Release by Agnes, late wife of Nicholas de Marisco, to 

Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land iu 
Edelmeton which they bought of her said late husband. Witnesses : 
John Blund, Laurence and Colin de Forda, John de Anesti, Roger Blund, 
John de Teffunte, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] 

[Middx.] A. 1577. Grant by Geoffrey de Marisco, son of John de Marisco, of 
Edelmeton, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
of an acre of meadow in Edelmeton marsh, situate as described. 
Witnesses: John Blund, Thomas, William, and Richard Picot, Hugh 
Peverel, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] 

[Middx.] A. 1578. Grant by Nicholas de Marisco, son of John, to Richard, the 

prior, .ind the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 10 marcs, of 4^ acres 
ia Edelmeton, in Langehege field, situate as described. Witnesses : John 
Blund, William and Laurence de Forda, Hugh Peverel, John de Anesty, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] 

[Middx.] A. 1579. Release by Matilda, late wife of William Cook (Cod), to 

John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, ot' land in 
Langhege and Coldesfeld, in Edelmeton, which her late husband formerly 
sold to John Sawale and Adam le Tailur. Witnesses : William de Forda, 
Peter Spirk, Hugh Peverel, John Sawale, and others (named). [A.D. 
1252-1258.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1580. Release by John Sawale, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 3*., of a yearly rent of 
1\d., of which they paid him 7d. for a tenement they hold of him, and 
Richard Cook \d. for a tenement he holds, in Edelmeton : saving the 
service of \d. a year due to Sir William de Say. Witnesses : Laurence de 
la Forde, Thomas and William Pycot, Richard de Anesty, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1260-1264.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1581. Grant by J[ohn] Sawale to [Holy Trinity, London], 

for 20*., of laud in Laugehege, Edelmeton, situate as described. 
Witnesses : Peter Spirk, John, son of John de Marisco, John son of 
John, and others (named). [A.D. 1260-1264?] Portion of seal. 
Fragment of document. 

[Middx.] A. 1582. Grant by John Sawale to John, the prior, and the convent 

of Holy Trinity, London, for one marc, of an acre of land on the Rodweye, 
Edelmeton, at a yearly rent of 4rf. Witnesses : William, Laurence and 
Nicholas de Forda, Hugh Peverel, Peter Spirk, and others (named). 
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[Middz.] A.. 1583. Deed of sale by David le Loche, citizen of London, and 

Juliana his wife, late wife and executrix of Boger do Mymmes, late citizen 
and chandler of London, whose will was proved and enrolled at the Husting 
held Monday before St. Petronilla, 25 Edward III., to Sir Walter de 
Merstham, rector of St. Alphege's within Crepulgate, London, of the 
tenement that Roger inhabited in that parish. Adam Franceys, Mayor, 
Johii Littel and William de Weld, sheriffs of London, Symon de 
Worstede, alderman of that ward. Sunday before St. George the Martyr, 
28 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1584. Grant by Richard, son of Richard de Lothebery, formerly 

citizen of London, to Adam de Forsham, citizen and " mercenarius " of 
London, of the house with garden that Alice, late wife of Roger le Coteler, 
holds of him for life in the parish of St. Mary, Lothebery, situate as 
described. Witnesses : Sir John Bretun, knt., then warden, Thomas de 
Suffolk and Adam de Fouleham, then sheriffs of London, Salomon le 
Cotyler, alderman of that ward, and others (named). London, 1 June, 
25 Edward I. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1585. Grant by Thomas Palmere, citizen and fishmonger of 
London, to Nicholas de Exton, citizen of London, John de Oudeby and 
Thomas de Morton, clerks, of the tenement with garden which he acquired 
of John Stokyngburi in the parish of St. Botulph without Algate, situate 
as described. Nicholas Twiford, knt., then Mayor, John Loveye and John 
Walcote, then sheriffs of London. Monday the feast of St. Luke the 
Evangelist, 13 Richard II. Portion of seal. 

[Middz.] A. 1586. Grant by Harno le Fisschere, of Chepe, and Matilda his 
wife, to John atte Ree, of Lambourne, Essex, of a messuage with shops, 
&c., belonging, which they had by gift of Richard de Worsete, in 
Estsmethefeld, in the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate, situate as 
described ; paying the usual services to the chief lords of the fee, and 
\2d. yearly towards the fabric of St. Botulpb's. Witnesses: Hamo 
de Chikewelle, Mayor, William Prodome and Reginald de Conductu, 
then sheriffs of London, Sir Richard de Wymbissh, prior of Holy Trinity, 
then alderman of that ward, and others (named). Monday next after 
St. Luke the Evangelist, 14 Edward II. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1587. Agreement whereby John atte Mede, citizen and hosteler of 

London, and Margaret his wife, being possessed, in right of the said 
Margaret, of a brewhouse and bakehouse in the parish of St. Botulph 
without Bishopsgate on payment of 8*. Id. yearly quit-rent to the chief 
lords of the fee, have granted the brewhouse to William Doder, citizen and 
fuller of London, and Molt his wife, at a yearly rent of 5s. 5d. London, 
21 January, 31 Edward III. French. 

[Middx.] A. 1588. Grant by John Manyngham, knt., to John Esyngold, 
Thomas a Meres, and William Calverd, grocer and citizen of London, of 
two messuages that were John ScargilFs, deceased, in Algate Strete in the 
parish of St. Katherine Christehurch, situate as described, which he and 
Edmund Burgh (who has released his right therein to him) had by grant 
of Cristopher Throkmerton, son and heir of John Throkmerton, of 
co. Gloucester, and Anne his wife, daughter of the said Scargill ; appointing 
Hugh Standyssh his attorney to deliver them seisin of the premises. 
William Martyn, Mayor, William Purches and William Welbek, sheriffs 
of London, Ralph Astry, alderman of Algatestrete ward. 26 August. 
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[Middx.] A. 1589. Licence to Henry de Cantuar' to alienate to the prior and 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, for a fine of 20*. paid by the said prior, 
a messuage in London, to provide a canon to celebrate divine service daily 
at the altar of St. John the Baptist in their church, for the souls of the 
said Henry and his ancestors. Staunford, 11 April, 2 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1590. Letters of attorney of Margery, the prioress, and the convent 

of Ankerwik, appointing Robert le Bokelere to put Sir Adam de Stratone, 
clerk, in full seisin of a yearly rent of 28s. IQd. which they have granted 
him, issuing from houses in Aldretheggate, Distaflane, Billingesgate, and 
Figstrete. Tuesday next after the Conversion of St. Paul, 54 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 1591. Will of Roger de Mymmes, chandler and citizen of London. 

Bequests to provide candles, and to pay chaplains and all the order of friars 
in London to pray for the souls of himself and Joan and Matilda his 
wives, &c. To his wife Juliana he leaves his house in the parish of St. 
Alphege by Crepelgate, and all his goods, &c. Sunday, 14 Miirch, 1348, 
23 Edward III. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of probate before the official of the archdeacon 
of London, x Kal. Aprilis, 1348. 

[Middx.] A. 1592. Grant by John Potenhale, tawyer, son and heir of Thomas 

Potenhale, late citizen of London, to William Neuport, citizen and 
h'shmonger of the same, of all the tenements that descended to him after 
the death of his father Thomas, in the parish of St. Andrew at Baynard 
Castle, London, situate as described. Friday the feast of Cathedra Sancti 
Petri, 44 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1593. Demise by Robert Launde, citizen and goldsmith of London, 
John Ive and Laurence Wynpole, clerks, to Adam Rous, surgeon, citizen of 
London, and Juliana his wife, for their lives, at a yearly rent of a red rose, of 
the tenement they lately had by feoffment of the same Adam and Juliana in 
Wodc Strete, in the parish of St. Alphege within Crepulgate, London, 
situate aa described. Nicholas Brembre, then Mayor, Thomas Cornwaleys 
and John Bosham, sheriffs of London. 18 October, 2 Richard II. Two 
seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1594. Grant by Anne Rotheley, widow, and Thomas Bathecrofte, 
to William Hody, knt., Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Robert Lytton, 
Under -Treasurer of England, and Thomas Stokes, to the use of the said 
Anne, of the land in Argaston, situate as described, which they had by 
the demise of Richard Hert, the elder, John Haryong and John Hille. 
Argaston, 12 October, 6 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] A. 1595. Grant by John de Norton and William de Grendon, citizens 
of London, to Nicholas Longge, citizen and butcher, and Alice his wife, 
of the brewhouse with two shops, &c., in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Algate, London, which they lately bought of Isabel, late wife and executrix, 
and the said Nicholas, executor, of William le Fourner. John Not, then 
Mayor, Richard de Crovdon and John Hiltoft, then sheriffs of London, 
Nicholas Algate, prior "of Holy Trinity, then alderman of that ward. 
4 November, 37 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1596. Grant by William Wilde, Thomas Aynderby, and William 
Melton, clerks and chaplains, of London, to King Edward HI. of the 
brewhouse with two shops, &c., which they had by feoffment of Robert 
Mnrtyn, white tawyer, citizen of London, and Matildfi his wife, in the 
parish of St. Boltulph without Algate, London, formerly the property of 
William le Furner, situate as described. John Lovekyn, then Mayor, 



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John Warde and Thomas ate Leye, sheriffs of London, Nicholas de 
Algate, prior of Holy Trinity, alderman of the said ward. 12 April, 
41 Edward III. Three seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1597. Release by Nicholas Longe, citizen and butcher of London, 

and Alice his wife, to Robert Martyn, white lawyer, and Matilda his wife, 
of a brewhouse with two shops, &c., situate as described in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Algate, which they had by feoffment of John de Norton 
and William de Grendon, and which formerly belonged to William le Furner. 
9 January, 40 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting at London, 
Monday after Hilary, 40 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1598. Deed of sale by Isabella, late wife and executrix, and Robert 
Longge, executor, of William le Fourner, late citizen and butcher of London, 
in accordance with the will of the latter, proved and enrolled at the Hustings 
of London, to John de Norton and William de Grendon, of the brewhouse 
with two shops, &c., situate as described in the parish of St. Botulph 
without Algate, which le Fourner acquired of Simon de Plaghe, leech, 
and Joan his wife, and which formerly belonged to John Chaucer, vintner, 
and Agnes his wife. Stephen de Cavendish, then Mayor, James Andreu and 
John de Sancto Albano, then sheriffs of London. 8 August, 37 Edward III. 
Portions of two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting at London, Monday 
after All Saints, 37 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1599. Grant by Robert Martyn, " whitowiere " of London, and 
Matilda his wife, to William Wilde, Thomas Aynderby, and William Melton, 
chaplains, of the reversion of the above tenement with two shops, &c., in 
the parish of St. Botolph without Algate, which came into their hands as 
herein described. John Lovekyn, Mayor, Thomas Legh and John Warde, 
sheriffs of London. 1 January, 38 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1600. Granl by Nicholas Longge, and Alice his wife, to Robert 
Martyn, and Matilda his wife, of the premises released in A. 1597. 
Witnesses as in A. 1595. London, 12 February, 38 Edward III. Two 
seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1601. Release by Robert Martyn, white tawyer, citizen of London, 
and Matilda his wife, to the abbot and convent of St. Mary de Graciis by 
the Tower of London, of the above tenement with two shops, &c., in 
the parish of St. Botulph without Algate [see A. 1597], which they 
formerly acquired of Nicholas Longe and Alice his wife. 6 May, 
41 Edward III. Tivo seals, injured. 

[Middx,] A. 1602. Grant by Simon de Plaghe, leech and citizen of London, 
and Joan his wife, to William le Fourner, citizen and butcher, of the brew- 
house with two shops, &c., situate as described in the parish of St. Botulph 
without Algate, which they had by grant of John Chaucer, vintner, and 
Agnes his wife. Henry Picard, then Mayor of London, Richard de 
Notyngham, and Thomas Dolsaly, sheriffs. 12 January, 30 Edward III. 
Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1603. Grant by John Chaucer, citizen and vintner of London, and 
Agnes his wife, to Simon de Plaghe, and Joan his wife, of the above 
tenement with two shops, &c., in Algatestrete, London, St. Botolph's parish, 
which formerly belonged to Hamo de Copton, uncle of the said Agnes, to 
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London, John Lytle and William de Welde, sheriffs, Richard de Berkyng, 
alderman of that ward. Thursday, 3 April, 28 Edward III. Two seals of 
arms. 

Endorsed: "These nine charters [A. 1595-1 6O3] relate to a tene- 
ment in Algatestrete without Algate, London, in which Nicholas Sylvester, 
butcher, now lives, &c." These deeds are all endorsed as enrolled in the 
Hustings of London. 

[Middx.] A. 1604. Will of Thomas Rycher, chaplain. Leaves 20*. for funeral 
expenses, 20*. to Holy Trinity the Great, London, and 3*. 4d. to each canon 
there ; 20s. to John Rycher his cousin, to Margery and Lorissa Rycher, 
1 3*. 4d., to Mabil and Matilda Rycher, 40*. Legacies to the prior of Holy 
Trinity, London, of the tenement with quay and vacant ground in the 
parish of St. Mary atte Hulle, &c. ; and of money to all the orders of friars 
in London, and to his executors. London, Wednesday, the feast of 
St. Hilary, 1360. Two seals, one broken. 

Endorsed: Note of probate, 9 February, 1361. 

[Middx.] A. 1605. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to William Vyel, citizen of London, of a yearly rent of 7*. 
issuing from a tenement in the parish of St. Augustine, by St. Paul'y 
churchyard, in exchange for the grant to them by Vyel of a yearly rent 
of 5s. issuing from two shops in St. Mildred's parish in Bredstrate. If 
they cannot obtain this latter rent they may distrain on the tenement in 
St. Augustine's parish for the amount. Witnesses : Nicholas. Bat, Mayor 
of London, Richard Picard and John de Norhamton, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [38 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1606. Release by William de Arderne, citizen of London, to 
Edmund de Hemenhale, citizen and mercer of London, o^ the two parts of u 
messuage, situate as described, in the parish of St. Margaret the Virgin 
at Lolhbury, with which John his son lately enfeoffed the said Edmund, 
and also of a marc of annual rent issuing from another tenement as specified 
herein. John Hamound, then Mayor of London, Geoffrey de Wychingham 
and Thomas Legy, sheriffs, the same Thomas Legy being alderman of that 
ward. 18 July, 19 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1607. Grant by William de Corringham, citizen of London, to 

Edmund, tailor (Cissori) and citizen of London, and Joan his wife, for 10 
marcs, of a house in the parish of St. Katherine by Alegate, and four 
houses in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London ; paying therefor 
respectively to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 2s. and 6d. 
yearly, and to himself and his heirs a rose. Witnesses: Sir John 
Bretoun, warden of London, Richard de Glovernia and Henry Box, sheriffs, 
William de Hereford, alderman of that ward, and others (named). The 
morrow of the Purification, 23 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1608. Grant by Christopher Throkmerton, late son and heir of 

John Throkmerton, of co. Gloucester, and Anne his wife, late daughter 
and heir of John Scargyll, to John Manyngham, knt., and Edmund Bur<*h, 
of two messuages with shops, &c., in Algatestrete in the parish of 
St. Katherine Christchurch, London, formerly belonging to the said 
Scargyll, situate as described. John Mathewe, then Mayor of London, 
Henry Cote and Robert Ryvell, sheriffs, Ralph Astry, alderman of Algate- 
strete ward. 1 February, 6 Henry VII. Injured. 

[Middx.] J^ 1609. Deed of sale by Thomas de Stanford and Richard Bacoun 

executors of the will of William de Stanford, proved and enrolled at 
the Hustings of London Monday after the Apostles Philip and James, 
23 Edward III., to Luke de Schaldeford, of Essex, and John de Canefeld,' 



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chaplain, of a tenement that the testator had in the parish of St. Laurence, 
CaDdelewjkeetrete, London, situate as described. Richard de Kyselyngbery, 
Mayor of London, William de Wyrcestre and John Noot, sheriffs, Bartho- 
lomew Dewmars, alderman of that ward. Thursday after the Annunciation, 
25 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1610. Deed of sale by Juliana, late wife of Richard Bacon, 

citizen and stockfishmonger of London, and Richard Rothyng, citizen and 
stockfishinonger, in execution of Bacon's will, proved and enrolled at the 
Hustings Monday after the Translation of St. Edward, King and Confessor, 
37 Edward III., to Sir Robert Denton, chaplain, of a tenement that 
belonged to the testator in the parish of St. Laurence by Candelwykestrete, 
situate as described. John Notle, Mayor of London, Simon de Mordon, 
and John de Medeford, sheriffs, and Bartholomew Frestlyng, alderman of 
that ward. 15 October, 38 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1611. Grant by Henry Wittauuiere to his wife Alice, daughter of 

Ailwin Hunue, of all his land and houses in the parish of St. Michael de 
Bassieshawe, paying 15*. yearly therefor to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses : William Illebode, Stephen, uncle of the said Alice, 
Turgis de Sancta Trinitate, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1612. Grant by Master William de Paris, surgeon, to Nuto 

Fouberti, and Burgensius his brother, citizens and merchants of Florence, 
for 40 marcs, of his land with the buildings thereon in Bradestrate, 
Sc. Olave's parish, situate as described, paying him yearly 1 Ib. of pepper, 
and to the prior and convent of St. Saviours of Bermondsey, 2s. 
Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, Ralph le Feure 
and Robert Darraz, sheriffs, William Bokerel, alderman of that ward, 
Sir Richard Taillehaste, rector of Tuyford church, and others (named). 
[5 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 1613. Grant by Richard de Exemue to John de Sterteford, citizen 

of London, for five marcs, of three shops with gardens adjoining in the 
parish of All Saints of Berkingechurche, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Sirs Ralph de Sandwyco, Constable of the Tower and warden of the city of 
London, Fulk de Sancto Edmundo and Salomon Cultellar, sheriffs, John de 
Cantuaria, alderman of that ward, and others (named). [18 Edward I.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1614. Confirmation by Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey Alderman, of the 
grant made by Reginald, son of William de Hauvile, his grandson, to 
Salomon de Basing', of a rent of 8s. in the parish of St. Mary of Abechurch, 
issuing from land which was Hugh de Tcting's ; and of two shops in the 
parish of St. Mary of Arches, situate as described ; which premises he 
warrants to Salomon, and " in contraplegium " thereof has alloted him his 
house in Colemannecherche parish, towards Alegate, and two houses in the 
parish of Wlnodmariecherch, situate ns described ; which three houses, 
in case of failure of such warranty, .Salomon shall hold till Geoffrey or 
his heirs have secured to him 14*. 6d. quitrent. Witnesses : Era" son 
of Alulf, Ralph Alwy, Robert de Basing", and others (named). Seal, 
injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1615. Grant by Thomas Cros, citizen of London, to Henry 

Lambyn, fishmonger of London, of a shop with two rooms, &c., in Bridge 
Street, London (in vico pontis London'), in St. Margaret's parish, size and 
situation described; paying yearly a rose to himself and his heirs and 4s. 
to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : Thomas 
Romeyn, Mayor of London, James de Saucto Edmundo and Roger le 
Palmere, sheriffs, Geoffrey de Conductu, alderman of that ward, and others 
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[Middx.] A. 1616. Grant by William cle Lnuvnre, citizen of London, to Eustace, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of a yearly 
rent of 4*. issuing from his tenement and houses in the parish of All Saints 
of Colemanecherche, situate as described. Witnesses : John Adrian, 
Mayor of London, Henry le Waleys aud Gregory de Rbkesle, sheriffs, John 
de Norhamtone, alderman of that ward, and others (named) . [55 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1617. Grant by Robert, son of Robert Pinkeni, and Alice his wife, 

daughter of Reginald Tannur, to Ralph the Chaplain, son of Richard de 
Barsam, for six marcs and a gold ring, of land in St. Botulph's parish at 
Billingesgate, situate as described, at a yearly rent of 2s. Witnesses : 
Ralph Sperleng, William Sare, Richard de Ho, and others (named). 

[Middx.J A. 1618. Release by William Billok, cutler, and Margery his wife, 

daughter and heir of William Osebern, formerly citizen and barber of 
London, to William de Stanford, citizen of London, and William de 
Orlions, sharegrinder, of the tenement that was Osebern's by Ebbegate in 
the parish of St. Laurence of Candelewyk Strete, London, situate as 
described. Witnesses: Nicholas de Farndon, Mayor of London, Adam 
de Sarum and John de Oxeneford, sheriffs, John de Preston, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). Monday next after St. Martin in Winter, 
17 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting of London, 
17 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1619. Surrender and release by Emma, daughter of Thomas de 

Essex, relict of the late Hugh Mason (Cementarif), to Sir William, the 
prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 3*., of the tenement 
she and her said late husband held of them in the parish of St. Katherine, 
in the courtyard of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : William de 
Suffolch, potter, Richard de Chyngeford, potter, William de Ceringham, 
and others (named). St. Andrew's Day, 17 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1620. Assignment by Isabella, late wife of Nicholas de Bissopes- 

gate, John Wilemyn, of Garscherche, Osbert Woolmonger (Lanarius), 
and William le Meguzer, in execution of the will of the said Nicholas, to 
E[ustace], the prior, aud the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 5s. yearly 
rent which he left them by his will, issuing from the land and house that 
Bartholomew Cook ( COCKS) held of him in the parish of St. Edburga 
the Virgin within Bissopesgate. Witnesses: Sir Walter Hervi, Mayor 
of London, Walter le Poter and John Horn, sheriffs, Philip le Tailur, 
alderman, Robert de Coringeham, and others (named). July, 1 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1621. Release by Clemencia, daughter of Robert Blund, late wife 

of Richard de Hispania, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, for six marcs, of 20s. rent which she had by gift of her 
said husband, issuing from a stone house with cellar and a dwelling-house 
which Edmund Mercer once held, in the parish of St. Benedict Sorhog ; 
and confirmation by the same of the grant that Peter, her son and heir, 
has made to the same canons. Witnesses : William son of Benedict, 
alderman, Philip de Wynton, Ralph Blund, goldsmith, and others (named). 
[Edward I.J 

[Middx.] A. 1622. Grant by John Bonaventur, goldsmith, son of William 
Bonaveutur, to Amfrey de Beckenham, rector of the church of Hodleg', 
for four marcs, of the land in St. Michael's parish, Cornhull, which he had 
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Emma Bonaventur, his grandmother of the fee of Holy Trinity, I-ondon, 
and of the extent and situation specified ; paying yearly to himself a rose, 
and to the chief lords of the fee 3*. Witnesses : William son of Richard, 
Mayor of London, Thomas son of Thomas and William Gratefige, sheriffs, 
Roger son of Roger, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[42 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1623. Grant by Robert Saddler (Sellarius) to the prior and 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a rent of 7*. out of the land that Henry 
Tanner held of him in the parish of St. Botulph without Bissopesgate, 
of the fee of Henry de Cornhull, and which, as well as his chief dwelling- 
house, he holds of Benedict. Wandcgos, paying therefor 3*. yearly. In case 
of failing to receive the rent of 7s., the prior may distrain on the said 
dwelling house. For this grant they have paid Robert and Cecilia his wife 
35s. 8d. Witnesses: John de Ballio, Gilbert the Moneyer (Monetario), 
then socnere of the bishop of London, Benedict Kokelin, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1624. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
that if Thomas de Kent, fishmonger, of London, faithfully observe the 
agreement made concerning a shop leased to him by them in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Bischopisgate, then his bond to them in 20 marcs shall 
be of none effect. The morrow of All Saints, 4 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1625. Grant by Roger Sibbyllyng, son and heir of Thomas 

Sybbylling, citizen of London, to John de Bocton, citizen and cofferer of 
London, for 1001., of land with the buildings thereon in the parish of St. 
Bartholomew the Less, London ; paying yearly to himself and his heirs 6d., 
to London Bridge 5*., to the canons of Holy Trinity 4*., to the brethren 
of the Hospital of St. Giles without London 3s. Qd., to the heirs of Peter 
Danyel Id., and to Henry de Sancto Albano half a pound of cummin. 
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, Warden of London, Walter Hauteyn 
and Thomas Cros, sheriffs, Robert de Arraz, alderman of that ward, and 
others (named). [15 Edward I.] 

Endorsed: Grant by Michael Tovy, the warden, and the brethren of 
London Bridge, to Thomas Sybelyng, mercer, for 30 marcs, of the tenement 
in the parish of St. Bartholomew the Less, London, which they had by 
gift of Henry de la Gare and Isoude de Tatesale his wife; paying them 
therefor yearly 5s., to the canons of Holy Trinity 4s., to the brethren of 
St. Giles Hospital 2s. 6d., and to the heirs of Peter Daniel Id. Witnesses : 
Sir Nicholas Bat, Mayor of London, John de Northampton and Richard 
Pikard, sheriffs, Nicholas son of Joce, alderman of the ward, and others 
(named). 38 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 1626. Grant by William Agulun to Roger Duk (Duci), citizen of 

London, of yearly rents of 7s. 6d. issuing from lands and buildings, situate 
as described, in the parish of St. Botulph without Bissopesgate. Witnesses : 
Richard Renger, Robert son of John and Walter de Winton, sheriffs of 
London, and others (named). [14 Henry III.] 

Endorsed: " Ista carta facta fuit anno regni regis Henrici tertii xiiij , 
Rogero Duk tune Majore London'." 

[Middx.] A. 1627. Grant by William le Lutre that whereas he owes the ^rior 

and canons of Holy Trinity, London, \8d. yearly for land with a stone 
house which wag Godeson le Megucyer's, in the parish of St. Olave by 
the Tower, if such rent be not paid and the land he holds of them be so 
occupied (hospitata) that it cannot be sufficiently distrained, he will allow 
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chevche, till their rent is paid in full. Witnesses : John Noreman, 
sheriff, Gilbert son of Fulk, alderman, John and Alexander de Lesnes, and 
others (named). [19 Henry III.] 
Endorsed : Anno xix H. tertii. 

[Middx.] A. 1628. Grant by John Blund to John Baker (Piston) of land in 

the parish of All Hallows of Berkingecherche, by the water, of the extent 
and situation specified, at a yearly rent of 4s. Witnesses : William 
Lancebi, Balph Steperhanc, alderman, Eobert de Turn, Eichard Gulafre, 
and others (named). Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1629. Eelease by William, son and heir of William de Orliens, cf 

Eydcn, " scheregryndere," to William de Stanevor, citizen of London, of 
the tenement with the houses thereon which the latter has in Thamise Strete, 
in the parish of St. Laurence of Candelwyke Strete. John de Pulteneye, 
Mayor of London, William Haunsard and John Hamond, sheriffs, 
John de Preston, alderman of that ward. Monday after St. Matthew, 
8 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1630. Grant by Henry de Sancto Albano to Richard, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for the souls of himself and 
Sabina his wife, of 8*. 4d. quitrent issuing from land he bought of Nigel 
Goldsmith, extending to Cornhell, between the land that was Richard 
Baker's and the land that was Emma Bonaventure's, in the parish of 
St. Michael, Cornhell, to provide a wax candle perpetually on the altar of 
the Virgin Mary, and 2*. for the canons on the day of his anniversary ; 
such rent to be paid to the convent by the nuns of St. Helena. Witnesses : 
Eichard Eenger, Mayor of London, Andrew Bukerel and John Travers, 
sheriffs, Eoger Due, John Viel, and others (named). [8-9 Henry III]. 

[Middx.] A. 1631. Grant by Stephen, son of Nicholas de Ponte, to Cecilia, late 
wife of Eichard Tholusan the Palmer (Palmeri), for 40 marcs, of a 
yearly rent of 4 marcs issuing from his lands and houses by Bred Strate, 
in the parish of All Saints; with liberty to distrain in his other possessions 
if she fail to receive the said rent. Witnesses : Serlo, then Mayor of 
London, William Joiner and Thomas Lambert, sheriffs, William son of 
Alice, then alderman, Eichard Eenger, John Travers, Eoger Duk, and 
others (named). [7 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1632. Grant by P[eter], the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Bicher de Brumfeld, of land in the parish of All Saints 
of Colemanechurche, paying therefor yearly 42d. Covenants specified iu 
case of the land being wasted by fire. Witnesses: Eichard de Arraz, 
Albin Eufus, Geoffrey de Brumfeld, and others (named). [A.D. 1197-1221 .] 

[Middx.] A. 1633. Grant by Luke de Schaldcford, of Essex, and John de 
Cauefeld, chaplain, to Eichard Bacoun, citizen and stockfishrnonger of 
London, of their tenement with the houses built thereon in the parish of 
St. Laurence by Candelwyke Strete, London, formerly William Osebarn's, 
situate as described. Eichard de Keselyngburi, Mayor of London, John 
Wroth and Gilbert Steyndrop, sheriffs, Bartholomew Dewmars, alderman of 
the ward. Thursday, the translation of St. Edward, King and Confessor, 
25 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1634. Grant by Eobert, son of Eobert de Ware, to Idonia de Cante- 
brege, late wife of Eeginald de Cantebrege, formerly citizen of London, 
for 45 marcs, of a yearly rent of 4 marcs 8.?. 3d., issuing out of the tene- 
ment formerly belonging to John le Lung in the parish of All Saints, Bred- 
tttrete, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir Henry le Waleis ( IFaleusis), 
Mayor of. London and alderman of the ward, Gregory de Eokesle, Richard 
de Chiggewell and William le Massiner, sheriffs, Osbert de Suthfok, 
Robert de Kyclemenstrc and others (named). [10 Edward I.] Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1635, Grant by Richard Richeman, son of Lefwin, to William 

Norensis, miller, of land in Brainbellee marsh, between the land that 
belonged to Robert de Brembeleg' and the street called ' Grenestrate,' at a 
yearly rent of I8d. For this grant William has given him 20*., I2d. to 
Helena his wife, and 6d. to his son John. Witnesses : William de Pyro, 
Robert de Pynkeny, William Blund, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1636. Demise by Thomas de la Marche, son of the late Gilbert de 

la Marche, citizen of London, to Gilbert de Storteford, son of the late 
John de Stortcford, of a yearly quit-rent of two marcs, issuing out of his 
tenements situate as described in St. Andrew's parish, Cornhill, for six 
years from St. John the Baptist's day, 9 Edward II. Witnesses : Stephen 
de Abindori, Mayor of London, Hamo Godchep and William de Bodele, 
sheriffs, Henry de Gloucestria, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Friday, the morrow of the nativity of John the Baptist, 9 Edward IT. 

[Middx.] A. 1637. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to William de Manhale, citizen of London, of land with the 
houses thereon in the parish of St. Michael de Bassieshawe, London, situate 
as described, at a yearly rent of 2*. For this grant he has given them 
one marc and a be sant worth 2s. Witnesses : Sir Thomas son of 
Thomas, Mayor of London, Robert de Muntpell' and Osbert de Suhtfolk, 
sheriffs, Richard de Walebroc, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
[47 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1638. Grant by Richard Doxey, of Chertesey, Surrey, and Alice 
his wife, to Geoffrey Maynard, cooper, citizen of London, and Margaret his 
wife, of the tenement in the parish of All Saints at the Haywharf 
(ad fenum), in Douegate ward, London, which they had by feoffment of 
John Marchauut, of Strode, Kent, and Alice his wife, situate as described. 
Witnesses : John Stodeye, Mayor of London, Bartholomew de Frestlyng 
and Stephen de Cavendisshe, sheriffs, and others (named). Sunday after 
St. Valentine, 32 Edward III. 

fMiddx.] A. 1639. Grant by Hugh de Yspania to Richard, his brother, of a 
stone house, situate as described, in the parish of St. Benedict the Less, 
at a yearly rent of 8*. Witnesses : Henry son of Ailwin, Mayor of 
London, Roger sou of Alan, William son of Reiner, Thomas de Haverill, 
and others (named). [Richard I. or John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1640. Confirmation by Roger de Exonia, clerk, son and heir of 

Agnes, wife of Peter le Maltmetere, of the grant that the said Peter and 
Agnes made to Stephen de Eldyngge, hurer, of a yearly rent of 8*. issuing from 
a tenement in Chikenelane and in the churchyard of All Hallows of 
Berkingcherche, paying therefor a clove yearly. Witnesses : Sir John 
Adrian, Mayor of London, Gregory de Rokesle and Henry le Waleys, 
sheriffs, William de Hadestoke, alderman of that ward, and others (named"). 
[55 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1641. Grant by William son of Isabel, to John the Goldsmith, 

son of Bartholomew Blund, of a shop in the goldsmiths' market which he 
holds of the fee of St. Bartholomew, at a yearly rent of 16s. For this 
grant John has given him 4 gold bezants, and to his wife Dionisia 2 gold 
bezants. Witnesses: Ralph de Barra, Bartholomew Blund, John de 
Sancto Albano, William de Berkyng, and others (named). [Richard I. or 
John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1642. Grant by the prior and convent of St. Pancras to the abbot 
and monks of Robert's Bridge, of all their land in London in St. Helen's 
parish, Bishopsgate, which Master Helyas the Sculptor held, at a yearly 
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A. 1643. Grant by Alice, late wife of Master Roger the Leech 
(Medici), to Holy Trinity, London, of Ws. yearly quitrent that Robert 
Long is wont to pay for lands he holds of her in the parish of St. Benedict 
of Garschech. The said Robert shall pay her or her assign in addition 4*. 
yearly, to be paid the monks of Reading. Witnesses : Richard son of 
Regger, alderman, William Wilekin, Benedict the Goldsmith, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed : " Modo Matild' Chaunpeneys, postea Simon de Kydemenstre, 
post Arnadus Chaundeler." 

A. 1644. Acquittance by brother Geoffrey, collector of rents 
(rentarius) of the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 6/. 
'common money' received from Nicholas de Farendon, executor of the will 
of Stephen Asshewy, formerly citizen of London, Isabel Asshewy, and 
Reginald de Frowyk, associated with Nicholas to execute the will by the 
office of the bishop of London, part of the arrears of 9/. 15s. \Qd., in which 
the said Stephen was bound to the convent for tenements he held of them 
in the parishes of St. Mary of Arches, St. Mary of Aldremannebery, and 
St. James of Garlekheth ; they having remitted the remaining 75s. \Qd. 
London, Sunday after the Purification, 27 Edward I. 

A. 1645. Release by Richard Rose, citizen and tailor of London, and 
two others, to Katherine de la Pole, of tenements, shops, and rents in the 
parish of St. Benets by Pouleswharf, at Peterlanehende, find in the Jewry, 
London. 10 Richard II. Two seals. Portion of document gone. 

A. 1646. Grant by the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
to William de Wilehale, for 100 marcs, of tenements in the parish of 
St. Mary Colecherche, at a yearly rent of 10 marcs. Witnesses: John 
de Gys[ors, Mayor of London, Robert de Corn]hell, Adam de Benetleghe, 
sheriffs, Ralph Aswi, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[30 Henry III.] Much injured. 

A. 1647. Grant by Simon, son of Robert Blund, to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly rent of 14*. 8d. issuing from the 
land that Simon de Kokatn held of him in the parish of St. Martin of 
Baremannescherche, " apud coquinas vinetrie Lond'," to be expended as 
herein appointed. Witnesses :-~Henry archbishop of Dublin, Serlo, Mayor 
of London, Joce son of William, Richard Renger, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [5 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1648. Grant by Stephen de Eldinge, hurer, citizen of London, 
to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of an annual rent 
of 8s. issuing from a whole tenement in Chikenelane and in the church- 
yard of All Hallows of Berkingecherche, of the fee of the abbey of 
Waltham Holy Cross, which he had by grant of Peter le Maltmetere and 
Agnes his wife. Witnesses: Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, 
William Mazerer and Robert de Basinges, sheriffs, William de Hadestok, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). [7 Edward I.] Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum that the feoffment of Stephen de Eldinge 
was read and enrolled on the Husting, Monday the morrow of the 
Invention of Holy Cross, 55 Henry III., because the right of this 
tenement proceeded from Agnes, wife of Peter le Maltmetere, and she 
herself was there and made oath and acknowledged, &c. 

A. 1649. Confirmation by Roger de Exonia, chaplain, son and heir 
of Agnes, wife of the late Peter le Maltmetere, to Stephen, the prior, and 
the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the grant that the said Peter and 
Agnes made to Stephen de Eldinge of 8s. yearly rent issuing as in 
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convent. For this confirmation the prior and convent have remitted to 
him any arrears there may be in the said rent. Witnesses : Sir John 
Breton, kut., Warden of the city of London, Henry Box and Richard de 
Gloucestria, sheriffs, and others (named). St. Peter in Cathedra, 
23 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1650. Remission by William Risyug, the prior, and the convent 
of Holy Trinity within Algate, London, to William Parkere, citizen and 
stockfishmonger of London, of 6s. out of the 8s. yearly rent he pays for 
a garden held of them in the parish of All Hallows of Berkyngcherche, 
between the churchyard of that church and the chapel called ' Berkyng- 
chapel,' for ten years from the present date ; Parkere undertaking to 
rebuild certain houses on the said garden within the next three years. 
' In our Chapter House,' Easter, 1385, 8 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 1651. Deed of sale by Ailbarn le Feuprer, and Aldusa his wife, 

for 40s., to Henry Conversus and Margaret his wife, of a messuage in 
the parish of St. Michael in Bassihawe, situate as described. Witnesses : 
Robert, the Chaplain of St. Michael's church, Thomas the Deacon, 
Hugh Tabur, alderman, Richard Steimbatur, and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed: " Henricus Conversus et Margareta uxor ejus liberaverunt 
" Bonevie fiT Sain' de Lend', Judaso, hauc cartam in teslimonium 
" vendicionis et quiete clamaciouis quam t'ecerunt ei de dorno quam emerunt 
" de Ailbarno le Feuprer et de Aldusa uxore sua, sicut in carta ista 
" continetur, de qua quidem vendicione et quietaclamacione sua contule- 
" runt ei cartam suam cyrographatam." 

[Middx.] A. 1652. Grant by Michael de Sancto Albano, citizen of London, 
to Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land 
with the houses built thereon by the Guildhall, in the parish of St. Michael 
de Bassieshawe, in frank almoin, paying yearly 20*. to Thomas, son of 
Adam de Basinges, and ^d. to John, son of Walter le Fuster. Witnesses : 
Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, John Horn and Ralph Blund, 
sheriffs, and others (named). [4 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1653. Grant by Katherine, late wife of Reginald de Kugate, to 
brother Berengar and the chapel of St. Mary and St. Nicholas in the Torella 
of the city wall, by the Tower of London, of land in the parish of All Hallows 
of Berkinkecherch, situate as described. Witnesses : Roger son of Roger, 
Mayor of London, Gervase Cordewaner, alderman, William Burgoyne, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken. Injured. 

A. 1654. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Benedict Joie, for 2*., of the land they bought of his 
sister Matilda (who was the lawful heir, Benedict not being born in 
wedlock), for as long as he pays the yearly rent of 4*., the land only 
having yielded them 16d. before they bought it. Benedict will also pay 
\6d. for his own land which he had after his father's death. Witnesses : 
Benedict the Deacon, Richard the Cook of Benit", Gilbert the Cook Foliot, 
Edward, son of Gocelin de Soca, Alexander son of Firmin, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1294-1302.] 

[Middx.] A. 1655. Release by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Richard son of John, for, 11 marcs, of 18*. rent which 
Helena, daughter of Walter Blund, gave them, issuing from houses and 
rents in the parish of St. Mildrid in Bredstrate. Witnesses : Roger Duk, 
Mayor of London, Richard Renger, Joce son of Peter, Andrew Bukerel, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.] 



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[Middx.] A. 1656. Grant by Thomas le Ferrer to William de Bristollia, potter, 
both citizens of London, of a tenement in the parish of St. Benedict del 
Wodewharf, London, formerly belonging to Alan de Hales, and another 
tenement in the parish of St. Peter the Less, formerly belonging to John 
Frere ; paying him yearly a rose, to the prior and convent of Christchurch, 
London, 6s. 7rf. for the first tenement, and to the heirs of John de Wodeham 
a clove for the other. Monday, the morrow of St. Barnabas, 29 Edward I. 
Contemporary paper transcript of enrolment at the Husting of London. 

[Middx.] A. 1657. Obligation of Edmund Mercer and his heirs to pay Clementia, 
daughter of Robert Blund, and her heirs, for themselves and Richard do 
Hispania, 20*. yearly for ever for the house and cellar that the said 
Richard, husband of Clementia, gave her in dower in the parish of 
St. Benedict Serhog'. Witnesses : Philip de Wynton, William Noreys, 
Henry de la Claye, Peter de Bracking', and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Fragment of seal. 

Middx. A. 1658. Release by Agatha, late wife of Sir Ralph son of Bernard, 

to brother Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a 
tenement which she and her late husband had in the parish of Bassieshaw, 
London. Witnesses : Sirs John and Robert de Rochford and Giles de 
Chanceus, knts., and others (named). Thonderle, Thursday the Invention 
of Holy Cross, 6 Edward II. Much injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1659. Release by John Fyfhyde and Peter Wysebech, chaplain, 

to William Cresewyk, of London, of the yearly rent of 40*. which they, 
together with the said William, acquired of Richard Estbroke, brewer, and 
Agnes his wife, issuing from tenements in the parish of St. Dionis 
Bakechirch, in Fanchirchestrete, London. 1 June, 16 Richard II. Two 
seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1660. Deed of sale by Clemencia, daughter of Robert Blund, late 
wife of Richard de Hispannia, c to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, for 6 marcs of silver, of 20s. rent which the said Richard 
assigned to her as dower, issuing from a stone house that Edmund Mercer 
formerly held in the parish of St. Benedict Schorhog, to be held by her till 
her husband's heirs should satisfy her the 50 marcs of silver or 5 marcs of 
gold wherewith he dowered her at the monastery door, and a rent of 2d. 
from the same source ; they paying Id. yearly therefor. Witnesses : 
William son of Benedict, alderman, Philip de Wintonia, Ralph Blund, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1661. Grant by Thomas de Haverhill to the canons of Holy 

Trinity, ot a quit-rent of 3s. issuing from land without the Bar of the New 
Temple, and 3s. from land he held of them in Cockeslane, whereof they are 
to pay Roger de Turri 2s. yearly ; and of other lands specified, so that they 
receive half a marc yearly for a pittance on the day of his anniversary. 
Witnesses: Richard, prior of Holy Trinity, London, Martin, prior of 
St. Mary of Southwark, Godfrey, prior of the New Hospital without 
Bishopsgate, Master Walter de London, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1662. Letters of attorney of Ranulph de Dacre, knt., authorising 
Robert Parmyng, the younger, and John de Haveryngton, to deliver 
Sir Gilbert de Wygeton, clerk, seisin of all the land and tenements he had 
by feoffment of the said Gilbert in Colman Street, by St. Stephen's church, 
London. 

[Middx.] A. 1663. Release by Elyas, son of Richard de Cornhill, to Holy 
Trinity, London, of 11s. rent in St. Botolph's parish without Bishopsgate, 
payable as specified, in exchange for the capital dwelling-house that 

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belonged to Roger Parmentar, in the parish of St. Peter's, Wood Street ; 
paying yearly therefor, for all services, the bishop of London's socage, 
viz. <ld. on the vigil of St. John the Baptist. Witnesses : Henry de 
Sancta Elena, alderman, Roger Godchep, William Basset, and others 
(named) . Frogmen t of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1664. Grant hy John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Gilbert de Stebeh[ethe], clerk, of all their lands in the parish of 
St. Stephen, Coleman Street, extending towards London Wall, rendering 
therefor 3d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas Bat, Mayor. John de 
Norhamthon, and Richard Picard, sheriffs of London, William Aswy, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). [45 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 1665. Grant by Henry son of Reiner to Eustace de Falconberg, 

for 3^ marcs, of the land he held of the fee of Robert de Harocurt in 
St. Clement Danes' parish, with the land which was Richard le Fruiter's, 
saving to William Carpenter the three messuages he holds, which are 
40^ ells in width, 21J ells at one end, and at the other, sloping towards 
the Thames, 25J ells ; paying therefor half a marc yearly. Witnesses: 
John de Gestling, William the Chaplain, of the Strand (de Stronda), 
Richard son of Edward, then sokereve, and others (named). 

[ Middx.] A. 1666. Grant by Robert, son of Robert Pinkeney, to Ralph the 
Chaplain, son of Richard de Barsam, for G marcs, of land in the parish of 
St. Botolph Billingesgate, situate as described, and extent in the iron ells of 
King John, rendering therefor 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Sperling, 
William Sare, Richard de Ho, and others (named). [Temp. John.] 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1667. Grant by Lucy Walerand to Philip de Bruges of two shops 
in Corveyserestrate, in the parish of St. Mary of Arches, cf the size and 
situation specified, at a yearly rent of 5*. Witnesses : Roger Blund, then 
alderman, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1668. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Richard de Havering, of a garden called ' Barndehawe," and 
the buildings therein, for his life, at a yearly rent of 2d. Witnesses: 
John de Norhamton, then sheriff and alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). [45 Henry III.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1669. Grant by S., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, for 4s., to Reimund de Gipeswich, moneyer, of the messuage that 
Edith held before him, ' the old woman who was formerly wife of Estmund 
" ad aquain currenteu)," ' in the parish of St. Stephen, Colinanstreet, situate as 
described, at a yearly rent of 2s. 6d. Probably later and unfinished copy 
of A.. 1676, there being slight differences as to rent, fyc. 

[Middx.] A. 1670. Extract from the will of Elias Gofaire, proved and enrolled 
at the hustiug held in London, Monday before the Purification, 
3 Edward II., bequeathing 10s. yearly quit-rent which he used to receive 
from a tenement in St. Swithin's parish, Candlewick Street, to be sold by 
his executors and the proceeds to be devoted to pious uses in London. 
3 Edward II. Paper copy. 

[Middx.] A. 1671. Grant by Richard Gladewine, of Edelmeton (Edmonton), to 

Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinty, London, of a wood and 
hedge in Edelmeton, adjoining their land called 'Hyerildefeld.' Wit- 
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[Middx.] A. 1672. Acknowledgment by William do Burgo, clerk, and Margery 
his wife, in settlement of their dispute with Roger, (he prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, that they hold the messuage and three 
shops in the parish of St. Mary of Colechurch, which they have by feoff- 
ment of John Lok, of the said convent by a service of 10 marcs yearly : 
with clause for distress in case of non-payment. 19 April, 1 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1673. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William de Wylehale, sou of Robert de Eston, citizen of 
London, of land with three shops, and other buildings thereon in Chepe 
ward, in Colechurch parish, extending from King Street to the messuage of 
Peytevyn the Jew, at a yearly rent of 10 marcs. Witnesses : Sir Thomas 
son of Thomas, Mayor of London and alderman of the ward, Peter Angeri 
and Edward Blund, sheriffs, and others (named). [49 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1674. Agreement made before Humphrey, called prior of St. Mary's 
of Southwark, to settle the dispute between Master Alexander, rector of 
St. Swithin's of Kandelwricchestrate, and Stephen de Codre, chaplain, as to 
60*. yearly rent bequeathed by William Wite by will to St. Swithin's afore- 
said, for a chaplain to celebrate divine service there for ever. Stephen 
shall receive 30s. for performing the service half the year, and Alexander 
30s. for the other half year. If Alexander die, put on the religious habit, 
or be transferred to another church, Stephen may receive the whole 60*. 
Stephen will assist Alexander in distraining from the fee from which the 
money ought to be received, if necessary. They submit to the prior's juris- 
diction to compel observance of this agreement. Witnesses : Master 
Thomas, then official of the archdeacon of London, Sir Osbert, rector of 
St. Mary de Bothaug, dean of Arches, Sir Roger, dean of Southwark, Sir 
Edmund, rector of St. Antonine, Master Walter, rector of St. Benedict 
Serhog, Roger the chaplain of St. Mary Abbechurch, Gilbert the chaplain 
of St. Nicholas Hakon, Adam the chaplain of St. Swithin, Ralph the 
chaplain of St. Margaret, John the chaplain of Walebrok, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1283-1285.] 

[Middx.] A. 1675. Grant by Peter son of Eustace to Richard, the prior, and the 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 4*. yearly rent issuing from land that 
Simon Heveldere held of him in Colemanchurch parish, whereof they shall 
pay 20d. yearly to the nuns of St. Helen, London. Witnesses : Richard 
Renger, Mayor of London, Roger Duce, Martin son of William, sheriffs, 
John Vitalis, Gilbert Fulk, Ralph Spurlenc, John da Solio, Walter de 
Insula, aldermen, and others (named). [10-11 Henry III.]. 

[Middx.] A. 1676. Grant by S., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Reimund de Gipeswich, moneyer, of a messuage that before 
him Edith held, 'the old woman who was wife of Estmund " ad aquam 
currentem '' ' [in the parish of St. Stephen, Coleman Street : see A. 1669], 
at a yearly rent of 2s. 3d. 

[Middx.] A. 1677. Sale and release by Ralph, son of Robert the Chamberlain, to 

William his brother, for 4 marcs, of 7s. yearly rent, of which the canons of 
St. Bartholomew pay 4s. for land they hold of him, and the brethren of 
the Hospital of St. James 3s. for land that was Walter Niger's in Old 
Fish Street (Pisconeria) ; William and his heirs paying yearly towards the 
King's lodging (locngium) in London, 2ld. for the above lands, and for 
others, the rents from which the said Ralph sold to Alan son of Peter, and 
which were held of him by Gilbert Fronchemule, Nicholas Duket, and 
others (named). Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, Mayor of London, Alan 
son of Peter, Thomas de Haverhill, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Seal. 
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[Middx.] A. 1678. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 

church, London, to Geoffrey the Vintner, for two bezants, of a messuage 
of land that Edward son of Alfward gave them with his body, which 
Teoderic de Monpeillier formerly held, adjoining the churchyard of 
St. Bartholomew the Loss, and containing about 53^ ells by \1 ; at a yearly 
rent of \1d. Witnesses : Bartholomew Blund, Robert de Corhull, John 
de Chiresburc and others (named). [Henry III.]. 

[Middx.] A. 1679. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 

church, London, to John Sprakeling, of land in Colemanchurche parish 
which Gunilda held, paying I2d. yearly. For this grant John has given a 
sextary of wine to the convent, a bezant to the prior, and sworn fealty 
on the gospels. The land is 130 feet by 28 feet. Witnesses : John 
Bucuinte, Henry son of Ailwin, Richard son of Reiner, Roger son of Alan, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1680. Grant by Thomas de Bungeye le Coureyur to Richard de 

Paris, both citizens of London, of land with the buildings thereon in the 
parish of St. Botulph without Bishopsgate, between the tenements of 
Sabina de Salle and Hugh le Corn Metere, and the garden of the new 
Hospital of St. Mary, of the extent specified ; paying him yearly two 
cloves, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 3s., to the nuns 
of St. Helen, 15d., and to the nuns of Haliwell, 15?. Witnesses: Sir 
John Adrian, Mayor of London, Henry le Waleis and Gregory de Rokeslee, 
sheriffs, and others (named). [55 Henry III.] 

Endorsed : Memorandum, that, on Sunday in Mid Lent each year 2rf. is 
due for the socage of the lord at Holy Trinity by Aldgate. 

[Middx.] A. 1681. Demise by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

[Trinity, London,] to Thomas de Kent, and Margery his wife, of a shop with 
garden and appurtenances [in the parish of St. Botulph] without Bishops- 
gate, adjoining land of the new Hospital of St. Mary, at 10 f. 4d. yearly 
rent. Michaelmas, . . [Edward III.]. Seal. Fragment of document, 

[Middx.] A. 1682. Confirmation by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, of the grant made by Nicholas and Walter, sons of 
Edmund son cf Gerard, to JoUn Travers, citizen of London, of land with 
buildings of the fee of the said canons in the parish of St. Christopher 
by Cornliill, paying the canons therefor 16*. yearly. Witnesses : Sir 
Martin de Patishill, dean of London, Roger Duk, Mayor of London, 
Richard Renger, Stephen Bukerel, Henry de Cokham, sheriffs of London, 
and others (named). [12-13 Henry III.] 

Middx. A. 1683. Release by Thomas Walsyngham and John Styvur to Hugh 

Wyche, citizen and mercer of London, Thomas Balard, Edmund Chertesey, 
and John Lynch, of all their lands, tenements, and rents in the parishes 
of All Saints in Bread Street, St. Peters in Westchepe, and elsewhere in 
London, except those in Basyng Lane and in the Compter (Computatorio) 
in the Poultry, in the alley of the said Compter, in the parishes of St. Mary 
Wolchirche and St. Stephen's in Walbroke, a yearly quit-rent of 28s. 4d. 
issuing from a brew house called 'le Key,' in the parish of A'l Saints in 
the Ropery (Roperia), and a tenement in the parish of St. Mary Fanchurch, 
which John Carlere, goldsmith, now holds for life. All which premises 
they, together with others (named) now deceased, had by feott'ment of 
Richard Bamme by grant dated 29 April, 9 Henry VI. 25 September, 
33 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1684. Grant by William de Reimes to Waleram son of MeilP, of 

land beginning from the great way from London and Edgware, by the land of 
Adam son of Randulf to that of Robert de Stanmere, thence to the aqueduct, 
and by that to the land that belonged to Nigel, and ascending theuce to 
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and Watford Roads ; to be held by the service of the fifth part of a knight's 
fee, to be performed "per denarios" in the vill of Edgware, so that the 
grantor and his heirs cannot carry Waleram or his heirs into the army or 
otherwise vex them for the said service. For this grant Waleram gives 
him 5 ells " de viridi," his wife Sara a cloak worth 16*., and a tunic of say 
worth 4s. Witnesses : Stephen and Reginald the Priests, Henry son of 
Eilwin, Richard son of Reiner, Robert de Stanmere, Robert de Haverhell, 
and others (named). [Henry II.] 

[Middx.] A. 1685. Sale and release by Adam, son of Edric the Dyer ( Tinctoris), 
of London, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 
28s., of land in Edelmetun, held of John Richer for 4d yearly, and of Roger 
Yngnlf for I2d. yearly, they paying the said sums. Witnesses : John son 
of John, John son of Richer, John de Anesty, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1686. Grant by William, son of Ralph Lafaitiet, to German Mercer, 

of the lands that Robert le Chachepol and William Stalke held by 
St. George's in Eastcheap, paying therefor yearly 2*., except 2d. which 
he is to give for socage to the abbot of Chertsey, Witnesses : Ralph 
Buccel, Andrew Bucherel, Richard son of Rainer, Henry son of Ailwyn, 
and others (named). [Henry II.] 

Endorsed : This land, which lies by St. George's in Eastcheap, William 
Facet' gave himself to this house, when he was made a canou. This land 
owes 2d. in socage to the abbot of Chertsey. 

[Middx.] A. 1687. Grant by the convent of Holy Trinity, London, to Ralph 
Heam, butcher (avunculo Machecrario) , of part of the land that Kdric 
the Butcher held of them in Eastcheap, of the extent and situation 
specified, paying I2d, yearly, and of a stall in Eastcheap for 2s. yearly. 
Witnesses: Helias and Luke the Priests, Stephen son of Toki, Alric 
Dangier, Adam his son, Hugh le Ferrun, and others (named). The 
following were to measure the land: Maurice de Turrocha, William son 
of Gerard, Bartholomew, nephew (nepos) of the prior, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Contra Rad' Heam macecrer de quadam terra et quodam 
stallo in Hestchep." 

[Middx.] A. 1688. Grant by Ralph de Heiruu, son of Ralph de Heirun, for two 

marcs of silver, to Juliana, daughter of William son of Rengar, of a yearly 
rent of 26d. and the services William Stonhard owes for land which he 
holds in Edelmetun ; with leave to grant the same to whomsoever she will. 
Witnesses : Robert de Heirun, Richard son of Herold, William Peverell, 
and others (named) . 

[Middx.] A. 1689. Grant by brother William Aygnel, the prior, and the convent 

of Holy Trinity, London, for 13 marcs, to Sir Philip de Wyleby, dean of 
Lincoln, of the croft with appurtenances which they had by grant of Philip 
de Ponte in Edelmetone, extending from the pasture of the aforesaid Philip 
called ' le Hope ' to the land of John Hulbe. Witnesses : Richard de 
Anesey, William de Forda, Ralph de Berwe, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1288-1305.] 

[Middx.] A. 1690. Demise by John, son of John de Edolmetone, to Sir W[alter] 

de London, archdeacon of Norfolk, for ISd. yearly, of the meadow that 
William de la Forde had of him in the year A.D. 1250 in Edelmeton, in 
the place called ' Holflete,' to hold until the 23s. which Sir Walter ought to 
have paid the grantor by instalments, but which of his mere liberality and 
grace he has paid out of hand, be used up. Witnesses : Sir Herbert, vicar 
of Edolmetone, Simon the Chaplain his companion, Sir Walter de Hadham, 
Sir John de Creppinges, chaplain, and others (named). [A.D. 1252- 
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A. 1691. Grant by Helyas Mercer and Matilda daughter of Richard, 
his wife, for 60*., to Robinell the Butcher (Carnifici), of a shop in the parish 
of St. Leonard at Eastcheap, paying therefor 6s. yearly to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : Richard Renger, Ralph Spurlenc, 
aldermen, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1692. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Richard the Butcher (Macecrario), son of Siwater, of a shop 
in Eastcheap, at a yearly rent of 6*., for which tenement he has sworn on the 
gospels to be faithful to the said church, and to pay the said rent ; and as 
long as he does so he is to hold the shop, which adjoins land of the Hospital- 
lers of St. Giles. Witnesses : John de Ballio, Alan son of Peter, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: "Contra Ricardum filium Siwater, macecrier, de soppa in 
Macello de Eschepe," &c. 

A. 1693. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John, son of Walter de Edelmetoa, for 22*., of land in 
Edelmeton, stretching along the street called ' Rodstrate,' paying therefor 
12d. yearly. Witnesses: William Peverel, Richard Blund, Robert 
Heiron, and others (named). 

A. 1694. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John, son of Walter Baldwin, for 6*., of an acre of 
pasture in Edelmeton between land of John son of Walter, and pasture that 
was Richard de Fonte's, paying Gd. yearly. Witnesses : William Peverel, 
Robert de Forda, Richard Blund, and others (named). 

A. 1695. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Alan King, of a shop in the parish of St. Nicholas at Westfish- 
street ( Westpiscariam), paying 7s. yearly. The size is specified in ells ol 
King Richard. Witnesses: John Burguin, Waller Blund, Walter Niger, 
and others (named). [Richard I.] 

A. 1696. Grant, by Richard, son of Benedict Goldsmith, of London, 
to Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 22d. 
annual rent in the lands and houses that John de Suffoke once held of him 
in the parish of St. Andrew by Eastcheap. Witnesses : Ralph Spurleng, 
then alderman, Pentecost Wodemongere, John de Teffunt, and others 
(named). Seal. 

A. 1697. Grant by Jordan de Hoxehawe, and Margery his wife, to 
John, the prior, and the canors of Holy Trinity, London, for 3^ marcs of 
silver, of 5 acres of land of the fee of the said canons in Edelmeton, in a 
croft called ' Brokcroft,' between water called ' Medesange ' and the field 
called ' Langehege,' remitting to the grantor and his heirs all the rent they 
owed for the same. Witnesses : John Blund, Thomas Picot. Richard de 
Anesty, and others (named). [45 Henry III.] Seal and fragment of seal. 

A. 1698. Final concord between John, the prior of Holy Trinity, 
London, plaintiff, and Jordan de Oxhaye and Margery his wife, deforciants, 
concerning the above 5 acres of land in Edelmeton ; whereupon a plea of 
' warantia carte ' was joined, and the deforciants acknowledged the land to 
be the property of the prior and his church by grant from them in 
frankalmoin. Westminster, the quindene of the Purification, 45 Henry III. 

A. 1699. Grant by Richard Blund, son of William Blund, of 
Edelmetun, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
for 24*., of 2 acres in Edelmetun by the land that was Ralph the Bursar's, 
at a yearly rent of 4d. Witnesses : William son of Alan, William Peverel, 
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[Middx.] A. 1700. Release by Subina, late wife of Geoffrey Blurid, carpenter, 

of Edelmeton, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
of all claim by way of dower to the lands and houses in Edelmeton that her 
said husband formerly sold the snid canons. Witnesses : William de 
Forda, Thomas and William Picot, John de Tefunt and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1701. Grant by Eiehard Blund, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an acre of land in 
Edelmeton, in the field called < Brndecroft,' extending over against 
Langeheg ; paying \d. yearly for all services. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1702. Grant by William Blund, of Edelmetun, to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of a croft in 
Edelnwtun, called ' Menechenefeld,' paying therefor yearly 2s. to the 
prioress and nuns of Clerkenwell. Witnesses : William Peverel, Richard 
Blund, John de Lesn[es], and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1703. Grant in frank almoin by Roger Blund, son of Richard 

Blund, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
16rf. annual rent that Humphrey Baldewin was wont to pay his said father 
Richard, and one suit (preceni) in autumn, for 1^ acres in Langeheg and 
half an acre of meadow in Edelmeton Marsh. Witnesses : John Blund, 
Gilbert de Toteham, Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1704. Release by Geoffrey Blund, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 4 marcs, of 4 acres of 
land with the house built thereon, which he held of the said canons in 
Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, Richard le 
May, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1705. Grant by William de la Forde, of Edolmeton, to Sir Walter 

de London, archdeacon of Norfolk, for 45 marcs, of I2d. yearly rent and 
43 acres of land in Edolmeton, viz. in Deringespictel, Aldecote, Naplande, 
Tichelberch, Pirefeld, Stonifeld, Anneises Pichtel, Forefeld, and Nicholes 
Picthtel ; paying him 6d. jearly, and 4d. to Sir Robert de Ageilun, for al! 
services saving the King's service. Witnesses : Master John Rosamund, 
Sir Serlo de Haliwell, clerk, Sir William de Plesiz, chaplain, Sir John 
Blund, of Edolmeton, and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1257.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1706. Release by Richard Osbarn, citizen of London, to William 

Sevenoke, citizen and grocer of London, of a yearly rent of 121. issuing 
out of lands, tenements, shops, and a quay adjoining called ' Asselyneswharf," 
in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London, formerly belonging 
to John Cherteseye, citizen and clothier of London, and which came into 
Osbarn's hands as herein described. 20 May, 10 Henry VI. Portion of 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1707. Release by Stephen de Codres, chaplain, of London, to the 

prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all claim he might have to 
the tenement of William Wite, formerly citizen of London, at Duuegate in 
London, in the parish of All Saints over Heywharf, by reason of the will 
of the said William ; and for the greater security hereof he binds himself in 
presence of the official of the archdeacon of London, and many others, never 
to make any claim against the said canons, by reason of that will, to the 
said tenement. Witnesses : Master Walter, official of London, Peter 
Bacun, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1708. Grant by Koger de Hatfeld, citizen of London, to William 

de Hamme, citizen and wool merchant of London, for 20/., of land with the 
buildings thereon adjoining the churchyard of St. Dunstan by the Tower. 



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and the street called ' la Tourstrate,' and of yearly rents of 10s., 8s., and 
1 8s., issuing from the lands and tenements specified, in the same parish; 
paying therefor yearly to the grantor a clove, 50*. to the heirs of Henry de 
Frowik, 4s. to the heirs of John de la Tour, 3*. to the canons of St. Mary 
of Southwark, %d. to the King for socage on Palm Sunday, Id. to the prior 
of Lewishatn at Michaelmas, and 20*. to the canons of Christchurch, 
London. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, Warden of London, Thomas 
Cros and Walter Hautein, sheriffs, William de Hadestok, alderman of the 
ward, Martin Box, and others (named). [15 Edward I.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1709. Grant by Eustace, the prior, and the canons of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Ralph Briseban, of Bristol, for 40s., of two shops with 
solars in front of the stone house, formerly William Wite's, beyond the 
cellar of Henry de Coventre, between Douegate aud land belonging to John 
lo Gynur, in the parish of All Saints of Heywarf, in Thames Street, 
London : paying therefor yearly 34*. Clauses as to selling, distraining for 
the rent, &c. Witnesses : Henry Walensis, Mayor of London, Henry de 
Coventre and Nicholas de Winton, sheriffs, Gregory de Rokesle, alderman 
of the ward, and others (named). [2 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1710. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Ediva daughter of Walter, of the land in the parish of 
St. Dunstan by the Tower of London that Walter Brun held of them, 
containing 25J ells by 8^, at a yearly rent of 4*. The land being built on 
with houses roofed with tiles to the value of 40*., Ediva or her heirs will 
satisfy the convent [for that sum] if they wish to let their fee, unless the 
land be wasted accidentally by tire. Witnesses : Gilbert Aldreman, Ralph 
Steperanc, Ralph Chaloner, and others (named). 

Endorsed: "Modo Johannes Cokyrmouth solvit 5*. 8d. pro ten' ij 
cartarum." 

[Middx.] A. 1711. Grant by S., the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 

London, to Alfred the Builder of houses (oper[(i\tori domorum), of the land 
that Payn the Fisherman, his brother, held last before him in St. Dunstan's 
parish, at a yearly rent of 20rf. ; to be held as long as he pays the said rent. 
For this grant he has given the prior and convent a sextary of wine, London 
measure. Witnesses : Eustace son of Ivo, William de Ponte and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: "Contra Alfredum operatorem domorum de terra," &c. : 
" Sancti Dunstani." 

[Middx.] A. 1712. Release by John de Kenyngton, clerk, rector of St. Dunstan's 

by the Tower of London, to Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, of their bond to him for 16 marcs to be paid him yearly 
for certain years, and of 4 marcs issuing from a certain rent for the timber 
hitherto being in ' le Weelde,' on condition of their making the ordinance 
contained in a certain schedule hereto annexed in his own handwriting, and 
binding themselves to undergo the said charge for ever for the souls of 
himself, his ancestors, and all sleeping in Christ. London, the Nativity of 
St. John the Baptist, 47 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1713. Plea between John de Cokermuth and the prior of Holy 

Trinity, London, concerning the services the former owes the prior, for a 
free tenement he holds of him in the parish of St. Dunstan in the East, 
London. The messuage is held by a service of 5*. 8d. yearly, with which 
Richard de Wymbissh, this prior's predecessor, was seised by the said John ; 
and because 24*. was in arrear at the day of the obtaining of the writ, viz. 
23 February, 3 Edward III., and the messuage could not then be distrained 
for a year and a day, the prior seeks it now as a ' gavelett,' according to the 
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aforesaid, and that the rent is in arrear, and the prior is adjudged to recover 
the messuage against John, to be held for a year and a day, according to 
the custom of the city, as a ' gavelett,' unless in the meanwhile, &c. Feast 
of St. Gregory, 4 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1714. Acquittance by William, prior of Holy Trinity, London, for 

50s. received from John Morton, clerk and citizen of London, in full payment 
of 100s. due to the said church, for all arrears of the quit-rent issuing from 
the tenement of the said John in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower, 
London. The vigil of St. Michael, 4 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1715. Acquittance by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, for 50*. received from John de Morton, clerk and citizen 
of London, in part payment of 100s. due for arrears of rent of the above- 
named tenement. Easter, 3 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1716. Assignment by Master Alexander, rector of St. Swithin's, 

London, Richard Reinger and John de Augo, executors of the will of 
William Wite, late citizen of London, to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of two shops in front of the stone house by Duuegate that was 
William Wite's, with a cellar under the stone house and free view therefrom 
towards the south by an iron window, without hindrance of light ; and of 
4?0d. yearly rent to be received from the canons of Southwark for four shops 
near the above shops, granting the tenants of the said cellar the right to 
!ade and unlade their wines free of quayage at the quay belonging to the 
tenement of the said John de Augo. This assignment is made instead of 
the 60s. annual rent they had previously assigned the said canons from 
William Wite's tenement in All Saints parish, Heiwarf. Ides of February, 
A.D. 1236. One seal remaining. 

[Middx.] A. 1717. Grant by John Cherteseye, son and heir of John Cherteseye, 

to William Cressewyk, John Wakefeld, John Weryng, clothier, Henry 
Parker, vintner, and John Rider, fishmonger, citizens of London, of the 
remainder of a yearly rent of 121. and the lands, tenements, rents and 
quay, from which the rent issues, called ' Asselyneswharf ' in the parish of 
St. Dunstan's by the Tower, London ; which remainder will revert to him, 
as herein specified, on the death of William, his brother. John Wodecok, 
Mayor of London, William Crowmere and Henry Barton, sheriffs. 10 July, 

7 Henry IV. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the Husting of London for 
pleas of land, Monday next after St. Edmund, King and Martyr, 

8 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 1718. Grant by Henry Parker, vintner and citizen of London, to 

William Sevenoke and John Sudbury, grocers, Roger Moygne, clothier, 
and Richard Osbarn, citizens of London, of the reversion of a yearly 
rent of 121., and the lands, tenements, shops, and quay called ' Asselynes- 
wharf,' from which such rent issues, in the parish of St. Dunstan by the 
Tower, London, upon the death of William Cherteseye ; which he had by 
grant, as herein recited, from John Chertesey. William Crowemere, 
Mayor of London, John Sutton and John Micholl, sheriffs, William 
Sevenoke, alderman of the ward. 5 July, 2 Henry V. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday after St. Gregory the Pope, 3 Henry V. 

[Middx.] A. 1719. Release by Matilda le Longe, late wife of John le Longe 

of Estchepe, citizen of London, to John atte Gate, citizen of London, of 
all her tenements, houses, and shops in the pnrish of St. Leonard of East- 
cheap, London. Witnesses: John de Prestone, Mayor of London, 
Nicholas Pyk and John Hosebonde, sheriffs, and others (named). London, 
in Bridge Ward, 7 March, 7 Edward III. Seal. Injured. 



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[Middx.] A. 1720. Grant by John Seluein to Richard, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 20 marcs of silver, of all his wood, 
heath, and arable land with appurtenances in Edelraeton, situate as described ; 
paying therefor yearly 1 Ib. of cummin or 2d., at the option of the canons, 
in the Octaves of Easter. Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, 
Richard de Gisorz, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1721. Grant by John Selueiu to Richard, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 50 marcs of silver, of a virgate and 
a half of land and a croft called ' Nicholas Croft ' in Edelmeton ; paying 
him therefor yearly 1 Ib. of cummin or 2d., at the option of the canons, at 
the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, to the lord of the soil a pair of gilt 
spurs or 6d., at the court of Edelmeton at Easter, and to Sir William 
Agylun 4d. for the said croft. Witnesses : William de Forda, Gilbert de 
Toteham, William Wimbuz, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1722. Release by Robert son of Alice, daughter of Robert Selueyn, 

of Edelmeton, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 30*., 
of 30 acres of wood in Edelmeton, for which he impleaded the said prior 
before the King's Justices in Eyre in Middlesex at Stone Cross (apud 
Crucem lapideani), in the year 22 Edward [I.] ; and of all lands, woods, 
&c., which they hold in Edelmeton or elsewhere that formerly belonged to 
Robert his grandfather, or Alice his mother. Witnesses : Laurence 
Duket, William de Derneford, William de Forda, and others (named). 
Friday after the Purification, 22 Edward I. 

Endorsed : This release was enrolled before Sir John de Berewyk and 
his companions Justices in Eyre in Middlesex, at Stone Cross, 22 Edward I., 
on the 20th roll, viz. on the dorse of the roll : and note that it was enrolled 

word for word. [See Assize Roll s j-2, m. 20, dorso.~\ 

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[Middx.] A. 1723. Acquittance by Thomas Pomeray, the prior, and the convent 

of Holy Trinity, London, for 40s. received from Thomas Beaumond for 
arrears of an annual quitrent of 8*. issuing out of his tenement with 
garden in the parishes of St. George by Eastcheap and St. Andrew Huberd, 
lying east of the highway lately called ' Fynkeslane,' now called ' Puddyng- 
lane.' The morrow of Christmas, 1449, 28 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1724. Release by Wymarca, late wife of Hugh Peverel, of 

Edelmeton, to Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, of all her right by way of dower or otherwise in the lands and 
tenements they had by gift of the said Hugh in Edelmeton and London ; 
for which release they have granted her weekly, during her life, four white 
cakes and seven gallons of conventual beer, three servitors' loaves and 
seven gallons of inferior (secunde) beer, a dish of pottage daily, and 4*. at 
Christmas for clothing. Witnesses : John de Arcubus, John Blund, and 
others (named). The morrow of St. Andrew, 54 Henry 111. 

[Middx.] A. 1725. Grant by Stephen, son of William de Edelmeton, to Richard, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 16*., of two acres 
of land in Edelmeton, stretching to the park of Enfield towards the north. 
Witnesses : John de Aldenham, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 
Endorsed: "Vacua quia continetur in carta ye," [A. 1726.] 

[Middx.] A. 1726. Grant by Stephen, son of William de Edelmeton, to Richard 
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for two marcs, of five 
acres in Edelmeton, consisting of the above two acres [see A. 1725] and 
three acres in a croft adjoining them. Witnesses : John de Aldenham, 
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[Middx.] A. 1727. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William Peverel, of Edel- 
meton, to John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 10 
acres of land in Edelmeton, in the field called ' Brocfeld ' by water called 
' Medesinge,' in frank almoin. If he or his heirs wish to sell their 
messuage or any portion of their land, the canons shall have the right of 
buying at 2s. less than any other. Witnesses : Thomas Picot, Ealph de 
Querendone, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1728. Grant by Hugh Peverel to Gilbert, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of three acres in the field 
called ' Brokfeld ' [in Edelmeton], adjoining his land called ' Bau Pichtel." 
Witnesses : Thomas Picot, Robert de Gisors, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1729. Obligation of Hugh Peverel, sou of William, to pay Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 48s. within 15 days of 
Michaelmas, 1235 ; for which debt he has mortgaged to them -four acres 
in Edelmeton, in the field called 'Langeheg,' in the 'turnera' called 
' Esterache,' to remain to them if the debt is not paid within the said term. 
Witnesses : Gilbert Prudumme, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1235.] 

[Middr.] A. 1730. Grant by Ralph de Heirun, of Edelmeton, to John Broke- 

dent, of London, of 16s. 8d. of fixed rent in Edelmeton, to be paid by the 
tenants herein specified ; paying therefor yearly half a pound of pepper. 
Witnesses : Eustace Mercer, of London, William Peverel, and others 
(named). Portion of equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1731. Grant by William de Reygate, citizen and cook of London, 

to Nicholas, called ' le Blake,' citizen and vintner of London, of 13s. 4d. 
yearly rent issuing out of the two tenements that John atte Gate, citizen 
and butcher of London, and Margaret his wife, charged with the said rent 
to Reygate, in the parish of St. Leonard's, Eastcheap, situate as described. 
Simon Fraunceis, Mayor of London, John Lovekyn and Richard de Kyse- 
lyngburi, sheriffs, John de Mockingg, alderman of the ward. Wednesday 
next after the Apostles Simon and Jude, 16 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London for 
pleas of land, Monday after St. Nicholas, 16 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1732. Grant by John atte Gate, citizen and butcher of London, 

and Margaret his wife, to William de Reygate, citizen and cook of London, 
of 13s. 47. yearly rent issuing out of two tenements in the parish of 
St. Leonard's, Eastcheap. John de Pulteneye, Mayor of London, John 
Hamond and William Haunsard, sheriffs, Gregory atte Sliire, alderman of 
the ward. 8 May, 8 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday the morrow of Holy Trinity, 8 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1733. Grant by Nicholas le Blake, citizen and vintner of London, 

to Hugh de Robury, glover, citizen of London, of 13s. 4rf. annual rent, 
which he had by gift of William de Reygate, cook, formerly citizen of 
London, issuing from the two tenements in the parish of St. Leonard's, 
Eastcheap, that belonged to John atte Gate and Margaret his wife. John 
Lovekyn, Mayor of London and alderman of the ward, Henry Picard and 
Simon Dolsaly, sheriffs, Friday before St. Dunstan, 23 Edward III. 

Annexed: Extract from the will of Hugh de Robury (which was proved 
and enrolled at the Husting of London for common pleas, Monday after 
Hilary, 24 Edward III.), bequeathing to the prior and convent of Christ- 
church, London, where he was a brother, the tenement he lately acquired 
of John atte Gate and Margaret his wife, in St. Leonard's parish, Eastcheap, 
and one marc of annual rent which he acquired of Nicholas Blake, in the 
same parish. Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1734. Release by William, son of John atte Gate, of Great Cnnfield, 

Essex, to Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 
the tenement with garden in Puddyngiane, in St. Leonard's parish, Eixst- 
cheap, formerly belonging to John atte Gate. 15 March, 39 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1735. Grant by Adam Bokunte to Henry, his son, of all his land 
in Eggeswere and Stanmere, in men, rents, and all issues, paying Adam 30*. 
yearly for his life. If Henry die without heir by his wife, the land shall 
revert to Adam, saving dower for Henry's wife ; if Adam die, Henry shall 
be quit of the 30s., and shall provide dower for Dionisia, Adam's wife. 
Witnesses : Roger de la Done, Robert de Stanmere, and others (named). 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1736. Obligation of William le Melkcre, citizen of London, to the 

prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, to build on some vacant ground 
he holds of them, by the messuage that was Hugh de Estchepe's, within 
the present year, so that the canons may distrain on the buildings for 6*. 
yearly rent due for the said land. If not, they may distrain for that sum 
on all his shops in Eastcheap. Witnesses : Ralph Bardel, Mayor of 
London, and others (named). Feast of St. Alphege, A.D. 1257. 

[Middx.] A. 1737. Mandate from Nicholas Lungeespee to the tenants of the 

manor of Eggeswere, to be responsive to Sir Adam de Stratone, to whom 
he has demised all the said manor. Sarum, Tuesday, the Exaltation of 
Holy Cross, 50 Henr}' III. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1738. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 

to William de Forda, of Edelmeton, of land in Edelmeton in the field 
called ' Ynryldefeld,' by his land near Enfleld wood, which William will 
cause to be enclosed, so that the canons may not receive any damage for 
want of such enclosure. Witnesses : Lovekyn de Burgo, Richard de 
Anesty, and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed: " Modo tenet in feodo Adam Frauncoys, prout certificatur in 
anno r.r. Ricardi Secundi tercio." 

[Middx.] A. 1739. Grant by William de Forda, son of Robert de Forda, of 

Edelmeton, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
of land in Edelmeton, in the field called ' Yarildefeld,' and rents of 12</. 
which William son of Peter owed him for a messuage and land in the 
same field, and 6d, which the canons paid him for land they bought of 
Henry son of William; paying him Id. yearly, and 3s. to Sir William de 
Say, lord of the fee. Witnesses : Gilbert de Toteham, Hugh Peverel, 
and others (named). 

Endorsed: Memorandum that the same nine acres are demised to 
Edmund Scheperd for 13s. 4rf. in the year 3 Richard II., and John 
Browiin, the younger, pays the rent of 12d. within named. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1740. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William de Forda, of Edelmeton, of 20 acres in the 
field called ' le Heyfeld ' in Edelmeton, situate as described, paying therefor 
10s. yearly ; for which rent William binds all his land, with the berchery 
therein, lying between Enfield wood and land called ' Therildefeld,' and his 
other lands specified : saving to the convent the common of pasture in 
Enfield wood which pertains to the said 20 acres. Witnesses: John de 
Marisco and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed : " Modo tenet in feodo Adam Fraunceys, prout declaratur per 
tenentes in anno r.r. Ricardi Secundi tertio." 



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[Middx.] A. 1741. Grant by William de Hoxtone, and Helena his wife, to 
Hugh Peverel, for 40s., of all their land at Edelmeton in ' la Stinkindelond,' 
situate as described. Witnesses : John de Anesti, Eoger le Burser, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1742. Deed of sale by William de Creye, butcher, and Elias le 

Barber, of Briggestrete, citizens of London, executors of the will of Richard 
Scharp, formerly citizen and butcher of Estchep (which was proved and 
enrolled in the Husting of London, Monday after the translation of 
St. Edward the King, 7 Edward II.), to John Long, citizen and butcher of 
London, of the tenement that Scharp had by feoffment of William le 
Melkere in the parish of St. Leonard Eastcheap, and which by the terms 
of the will was to be sold, charged with a yearly rent of 13s. 4rf., to support 
a chantry in St. Leonard's church ; power being reserved to the executors, 
and after their death to the rector of St. Leonard's, with six parishioners, 
to enter the tenement and distrain therein in case of non-payment of the 
said rent. Witnesses : John de Gisors, Mayor of London, John Lambin, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). Sunday after St. Luke the 
Evangelist, 7 Edward II. 

Endorsed : Memorandum . of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday before St. Edmund the King, 7 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.]. A. 1743. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to William le Melkere, of land in the parish of St. Leonard's 
Eastcheap, paying therefor 6*. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Sperling, 
alderman, Reiner de Bungey, and others (named). A.D. 1243. 

[Middx.] A. 1744. Grant by William le Melkere, citizen of London, to Gilbert, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of his capital dwelling 
house in the parish of St. George's Eastcheap, that they may distrain 
therein for yearly rents of 6s. and 4s. which he owes them for some vacant 
land and a shop respectively, both in the parish of St. Leonard Eastcheap, 
which he holds of them ; for which rents they have impleaded him in the 
Husting of London by the King's writ. Witnesses : Sir Thomas son of 
Richard, Mayor of London, Ernald Tedmar, alderman of the ward, John de 
Helyland, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1745. Grant and confirmation by Geoffrey, Earl of Essex, to Holy 
Trinity, London, of the land of Edward de Schelgeford that Earl Geoffrey, 
his father, gave them in frank almoin ; the half hide of land in Brambeley 
(Bromley) that William son of Wido gave them when he was made a canon 
there, and which the Earl, his father, confirmed to them ; and the remaining 
part of the said William's land, that Robert de Ponte had of the gift of his 
father and gave the canons when he was made canon, which they are to 
hold of the Earl by the service the said Robert did to his father. 
Witnesses : ' Rahesia the Countess, my mother,' Warin son of Gerold, the 
King's chamberlain, Henry son of Gerold, and others (named). [A.D. 1144- 
1165.] Portion of equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1746. Grant by William de Piro to Holy Trinity, London, for 

30s., of 26d. qtiitrent in Brambeley, issuing from three acres of land in the 
field called ' Dune ' by the four mills. Witnesses : William de Ponlefr', 
Robert de Pinkeni, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1747. Grant by William de Pyro, son of Yda Triket, to Holy 
Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of whatever they hold in lands, &c., of 
the fee that was Ralph Triket's, father of Hugh Triket. his grandfather, of 
the fees of the said Hugh, Yda his mother, and of his own fee in 
Brambeley. For this grant the canons have given him 12s. in charity. 
Witnesses : John de Lyesues, Ralph de Bracking, and others (named). 
Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1748. Grant by Yda, daughter of Hugh Triket, late wife of Roger 
de Pirou, after her said husband's death, to Robert, son of William de 
Lundon, whom Ralph, son of Yvo rle Lundon, appointed his heir, of all the 
lands that the said Ralph held of her fee of Brambeley, which Ralph gave 
the aforesaid Robert for his service ; for which lands Robert became her 
man on St. Andrew's day next after the decease of Richard, third (fie) 
bishop of London [30 November 1128?], in her court of Brambeley, 
paying therefor yearly two pounds of wax and Id., at Robert's house in 
London. Witnesses : William de Pirou, William Cole, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 1749. Grant by Ralph son of Ivo, to Robert, son of William de 
Lundon, of all the land he held in Brambeley of the fee of Ida Triket, 
Robert paying Ida the usual service of 2 Ibs. of wax and Id. yearly in 
Ralph's house at London. Witnesses : John Bucuinte, ' Theobald iny 
brother," Ralph Canute and others (named). 

Endorsed: Charter of Ralph son of Yvo of a gift made to Robert 
Burel of land in Brambeley. 

[Middx.] A. 1750. Demise by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Richard son of Alulf, for his life, of land in Brambeley, 
in Prostmad and Resseoroft, paying therefor 3s. Id. yearly. After the 
death of Richard, or if he assume the religious habit, the land shall revert 
to the demesne of the prior and convent. Witnesses : John de Lesnes, 
Richard le Mai, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1751. Letters of attorney of John, son of John Attehulle, of 
Brambeley, appointing E[ustace], prior of Holy Trinity, London, to receive 
the yearly service of lid. that Fulk his brother owes for land and buildings 
he demised to him in the north end of Salenecroft, in Brambeley. Portion 
of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1752. Grant by Ralph Triket, the King's Chamberlain, to Robert 
de Ponte, of Normade, the land that was Edmund's, land that belonged to 
Hugh son of Baldwin, and the dwelling house of the same, with field 
adjoining, and Wigewic, and Wilda, and Sparweh, in Brambeley ; paying 
half a marc yearly. For this grant Robert has given him 6 inarcs, and to 
Hugh his son a marc of silver and a many coloured (varium) mantle, and 
a green fustian towards making him a knight. Witnesses : Gervase de 
Cornhill, Wido son of Ulger and others (named). 

[Kent.] A. 1753. Grant by Geoffrey Mosard and Isabel his wife, of Brumlegh, 

to John Atemore, and Margery his wife, of the messuage with curtilage 
which they formerly acquired of John Stanford in Brumlegh, situate as 
described on the road from London to Farnborough. Sunday after St 
Hilary, 24 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1754. Grant by Benedict, the abbot, and the convent of St. Mary 
of Stratford, to Peter, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
of all their land beyond Luya (the Lea) in the parts of Brambeley, which 
they have cut off from their land called ' Pikeshoc.' If the land increase in 
size through the drawing off of the water (per atractum ague), such 
increment shall belong to the abbot and convent. Witnesses : Sir Henry, 
Mayor of London, Brice de Stebennee, William de Piro, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 1755. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William son of Nicholas of land at Brembeley (Bromley) 
in the field called ' Northcroft.' Witnesses : William de Piro, Alexander 
de Cruce, and others (named). Portion of seal. 



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A. 1756. Grant by Ida, daughter of Hugh Triket, late wife of Roger 
de p'irou, after the latter's death, to Ralph, son of Yvo de Londoniis, of 
the lands of her fee of Brambeley that Wlfwin de Rocholt, Aluric son of 
Salona and Theobald son of Yvo held, paying yearly 2 Ibs. of wax ; and of 
an acre on the hill before her court of Brambeley, paying Id. yearly. She 
has sworn to observe this grant 3 September, 4 Richard [I], on which day 
she received the homage of the said Ralph. Witnesses : Geoffrey Alderman, 
Gilbert Dacus, Ralph de la Bare, Everard the Goldsmith, and Odo his 
brother, and others (named). <t Richard I. Seal. 

A. 1757. Mandate of Henry [III.] to the sheriff of Middlesex, to 
direct the prior of Holy Trinity, London, to restore without delay to 
Godlak son of Borchard, and Lecia his wife, the two acres of land in 
Brembeley of which Thediva de Brembley, kinswoman of the said Lecia, 
who was her heir, was seised at the day of her death. If he do not 
restore it, and Godlak and Lecia give surety for prosecuting their claim, 
he is to summon the prior to appear at the first assize in those parts to 
show quare nonfecerit. Westminster, 27 June, 26 Henry [III.] 

A. 1758. Letters of attorney of Hugh Holbeche, citizen of London, 
and Matilda 'his wife, to Laurence atte Hull, John Brook, and John Broun, 
to deliver to Giles Porter, of Stratford, seisin of all their lands and 
tenements in the parishes of St. Mary of Brambeley and Whitechapel 
without Algate, London, according to their grant thereof to the same 
Giles. 3 October, 43 Edward III. Two seals. 

A. 1759. Grant by Idonia, late wife of Giles Porter, of Brambeley 
in Middlesex, to William Porter, her son, of the four acres of land she 
had by gift of John Brok and Robert de Weryngton, in the parish of 
Brambeley. 4 November, 12 Richard II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Bremley. Sir William Porter, rector of the church of 
St. Margaret Patyns, son of Idonia within written, surrendered the aforesaid 
land to Sir William Haradon, prior, in the year 1 Henry IV., with all the 
charters which he had thereof. 

A. 1760. Grant by William de Piro, son of William de Piro, to the 
prior'and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 30d. yearly rent issuing out 
of the tenement that Simon Little (Parviis), smith, holds in Brembeley, 
paying therefor 6d. yearly. For this grant the prior and convent have 
given him two silver marcs, to Alice his wife 2*., and to Muriel his 
daughter I2d. Witnesses : Roger Huscarl, Robert de Brembeley, John 
de Lesne, and others (named). 

A. 1761. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William son of Luke, for 2s., of a certain new 
messuage in Brarabelee, between the houses of Ralph Almar and William 
son of David, which the said Ralph has granted the said William for 20s. ; 
paying the said Ralph therefor 4d. yearly. Witnesses : William Huscharl, 
Hamo de Bedefunt, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 1762. Grant by Hugh Southern, called Holbech, citizen of 
London, and Matilda his wife, to Giles Porter, of Stratford, of all the 
lands and tenements which they lately acquired of Henry Yevele, John 
Croydon, and Thomas Mildenhale Mareschal, citizens of London, in the 
parishes of St. Mary of Brambeley and ' la Whitechapele ' without Algate, 
London, formerly belonging to Henry atte Rothe. 2 October, 
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[Middx.] A. 1763. Grant by William de Tresgod to the canons of Christchurch, 

London, for two marcs (to be returned if he cannot warrant the land to 
them), of 15 acres of marsh by the Lea which Ranulph held, at a yearly 
rent of 10s. To this agreement Petronilla, William's wife, and Robert 
his son have consented ; and the other witnesses are Andrew the Dean, 
Nicholas the Clerk, Ranulph the Knight (Milite), and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1764. Grant by Ralph de Alegate, clerk, to Richard Poterel, 

citizen of London, for 14 marcs, of four acres of land in Brembelee which 
he had by demise of Peter, son and heir of the late Robert Aynholf, 
of Stratford, and which Matilda Aynholf, wife of the said Robert, held 
in dower, and half an acre which he had by demise of Thomas, son of 
Thomas Draper ; paying therefor yearly a rose to Ralph, 2s. to the prior 
and convent of Holy Trinity, London, for the four acres, and to Thomas, 
son of Thomas Draper, ^d, for the half acre. Witnesses : Alan Cole, 
Roger de Bedefonte, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1765. Grant by Ralph, son of Richard Daniel, to John, son of 
John de la Hulle, of a croft called ' Salenecroft ' in Brambeley, lying 
between the highway and the land which the said John holds of the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, by the Lea ; paying therefor 2s. yearly. 
Witnesses: John de Lesne, Peter Draper, and others (named). Seal. 
Endorsed : " Carta R. Daniel facta J. Wrog de Salenecroft in Brambele." 

[Middx.] A. 1766. Surrender by John de Cotes, heir of the late John de Cotes, 

his paternal uncle, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 
the messuage with land and the croft called ' Wroggeshawe,' which his said 
uncle formerly had by demise of the said convent, in Brembelee. For this 
surrender they have remitted to him the 10 marcs he owed for arrears of 
rent and defect in repairing the messuage. Monday the Conception, 
3 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1767. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Nicholas son of William, for 20*., of 1^ acres of land at 
Brambelehe in Ruding, paying I8d. yearly. Witnesses : William Blund, 
William de Piro and others (named). 

Endorsed: "M. s. Anno Domini 1308 -EsafeeUa &fa q uundam 
Walter! Godlok) modo in mann domini." 

[Middx.] A. 1768. Grant by William Tutheyt, son of Richard, to John, son of 
John de la Hull, for 14s. 6d., of a messuage and land that he holds of the 
prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, in Brambeley ; the messuage 
being between the road and the Lea, and the land between Ralph Daniel's 
land and the garden of the nuns of Stratford on the west, and the Lea on 
the east ; paying him yearly a pair of white gloves, and 2s. to the said prior 
and convent as lords of the fee. Witnesses : Godfrey de la Hull, Peter 
Draper, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Carta Willielmi Tuthayt facta J. Wrog de mesuagio et walla 
quod de nobis tenuit inter Luyam et Saliscroft." Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1769. Grant by Ralph Trichet to Robert de Ponte, of Nordmede, 
Sparweham and Wille, and the dwelling house of Hugh son of Biddwin, 
and Wigewich, and Edmund's land [in Bromley, cf. A. 1752] for half a 
marc yearly. This also Hugh his son has granted, and Armigarde his wife ; 
and for this grant Robert has given to Ralph six marcs of silver, and to Hugh 
his son a many coloured mantle and a green fustian towards making him a 
knight, and to Armigarde his wife a gold ' manca.' And in addition to 
the above half marc, to three acres of meadow and a ' morsel ' of land, 
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owing the former will be quit of paying the half marc. Witnesses : 'my 
men ' Robert de Imbrege, William son of Hugh, and others (named) : and 
on the part of Robert, Gervase de Corneh[ill], Hugh son of Wlgar, Robert 
Bellus, and others (named). Equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1770. Grant by Roger de Pyro to Ralph son of Ivo, of the land 
that Wlfin de Rocholte, Aluric son of Saluna, and Theobald son of Ivo 
hold [in Bromley], paying yearly 2 Ibs. of wax : for this grant Ralph has 
given him 42s. and " unas husas vacce," and to Ida his wife a gold ring 
worth 4s. Roger is bound to go to Ralph's house to receive the wax. 
This grant was made at the Purification next after the King of Scotland 
was captured. Witnesses : Andrew de Brambeleghe, Robert de Basinge, 
Martin the Writer of the lord bishop of Winchester, and others (named). 
Equestrian seal, injured. [A.D. 1175.] 

Endorsed: "Carta Rogeri de Pyro de quadarn terra in Brambeley 
" concessa Radulfo fiT Yvonis, cujus terre servicium Robertas Burel 
" ecclesiae See. Trinitatis donavit." 

[Middx.] A. 1771. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William son of Godwin, for 2 marcs, of two acres in 
Brambelee lying in Ruding, at a yearly rent of 2s. Witnesses : William 
Blund, Robert de Pinkeni, William de Ailfladewic, and others (named). 
Seal, 

[Middx.] A. 1772. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Ralph son of Solomon, for 40s., of four acre* of land 
in Northcroft at Brambeley; paying therefor 4s. yearly. Witnesses: 
Hamo de Bedefunt, William Blund, and others (named). 

Middx. A. 1773. Grant by Sir John Bradwell, the prior, and the convent of 

Christchurch, London, to John Blount, esquire, of the manor and farm of 
Braiuleygh, with all lands, meadows, &c., (except a tenement with garden 
and orchard in the tenure of John Chyrchman, all profits of court, heriots, 
&c., and one-half of waifs and strays, &c.,) for 30 years from St. John the 
Baptist's day next, at a yearly rent of 40 marcs. Other covenants 
specified as to repairs, hedgebote, cartbote, and firebote, &c. 4 May, 
1 Henry VIII. English. 

[Middr.] A. 1774. (i.) Certificate of proof of the will of William de Cumbe 
at the Husting held in London, Monday after the Purification, 26 Ed- 
ward I., by John de Storteford and John, son of William de Cumbe. He 
bequeaths five marcs yearly rent to support a chaplain in the church of 
St. Dunstan by the Tower, to pray for the souls of himself and Petronilla 
his wife ; viz. 8s. from Henry Box for land he holds in the said parish, 8s. 
from the heirs of Thomas Orpedman for part of the same land, 16s. 8d. 
from a tenement in Friday Street, and 34s. from the capital tenement the 
testator inhabited in the same parish. Other legacies to John, Edmund, 
and Peter, his sons. 26 Edward I. Transcript. 

(ii.) Writ to William Walworth, Mayor and escheator of London, to 
make inquisition what damage would result to the King or others if Simon 
archbishop of Canterbury and John Chertesey be allowed to assign a 
messuage with quay adjoining in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower, 
to the warden and chaplains of St. Gregory's College, Sudbury, held of 
the crown in burgage ; what is the value of the premises, &c. 30 October, 
4 Richard II. Transcript. 

(iii.) Inquisition taken on the above writ. 5 November, 4 Richard II. 
Norman French, Transcript. 

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A. 1775. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Ralph the Haymerchant (Fenario) and Goda his wife, for 20*., of 
the land in St. Dunstan's parish that Stephen the Dyer held next before 
them, paying 6*. yearly. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor of London, Robert 
Bat, Peter Bat, and others (named). 

A. 1776. Grant by Geoffrey de Chesewyk, citizen of London, to 
William de Cumbe, wool merchant, of London, for 19 marcs, of a 
messuage with quay in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London, 
stretching from King Street on the north to the Thames on the south, 
paying 20*. yearly. Witnessea: Sir Hugh son of Otho, Warden of 
London, Robert de Cornhulle and Thomas de Basyngg, bailiffs of London, 
William de Hadestoke, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[54 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1777. Release by Richard de Hakeburne, goldsmith, of London, 
and Margaret his wife, to William de Coumbe, dwelling in the parish of 
St. Dunstan in the East, for 40s., of a yearly quitrent of 20*. Witnesses : 
John de Canterbiry, then alderman, Martin Box, and others (named). 
[Edward I.] Two seals. 

A. 1778. Release by Geoffrey de Schesewick to William de Cumbe, 
both citizens of London, of 6*. yearly rent issuing from a tenement, 
formerly Reginald le Sipwritche's, in the parish of St. Dunstan by the 
Tower, stretching from Olyendebrigge on the east to the Thames on the 
south, and King's Street on the north. Witnesses : Sir Walter Hervi, 
Mayor of London, Richard de Paris and John de Bodelee, sheriffs, William 
de Hadestoke, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

A. 1779. Memorandum of an indenture, executed the feast of St. 
Erconwald, 7 Richard II., whereby John Chirteseye, of Hertfordshire, 
grants Richard Willysdon and Anneys his wife his wharf called ' Pak- 
kemannys Wharf,' with land and tenements in the parish of St. Dunstan 
in the East, in London, for 100 years from that day, paying Chirteseye and 
his heirs 12/. yearly, and bearing all other charges : Wyllysdon undertaking 
within 10 years, at his own cost, to enlarge the wharf 80 feet in Thames 
Ward, and the wall "all only of Maydenston stone," to take down all 
housing on the soil, and build all the soil only with new timber, viz. all 
the front against the High Street, and 40 feet inward, of stories 12, 10, and 
8 feet high respectively, all only of " herte of oke ;" and also a chief 
dwelling place above stages, viz. a hall 40 feet by 24, a parlour, kitchen, 
and buttery, and on the remnant of the soil, except the cartway and wharf, 
houses and chambers for merchandise : all the buildings to be cellared 
underneath to the depth of 12 feet. 30 April, 7 Richard II. English. 

A. 1780. Letters of attorney of John Chartespye, the elder, em- 
powering John Charteseye, his son, to receive from Richard Wilysdon 121. 
rent for a tenement with shops and quay adjoining, called ' Asselyns 



Wharf,' in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London. 
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A. 1781. Grant by John Cherteseye, citizen and clothier of London, 
to John Daye, vicar of the parish church of Brokesbourne, co. Hertford, 
and John Cleve, vicar of the parish church of Northall, Middlesex, of a 
yearly rent of 12/. issuing from the lands and tenements, with shops and 
quay adjoining, called ' Asselyns Wharf," in the parish of .St. Dunstau by 
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London, holds for a term of years ; together with the reversion of the 
premises at the completion of the said term. The Conversion of St. Paul, 
18 Richard II. Portion of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Eoll, 
January, 18 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 1782. Grant by David, son of Ralph the Vintner, to the prior and 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 41*. 4d., of the land called ' Hungers- 
croft,' in Toteham, paying therefor Wd. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert 
Cullinge, William and Bartholomew, sons of Edric de Allegate, John de 
Lesnes, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Ista carta non est bona, quia habemus aliam de cadem 
terra per quam non tenemur reddere annuatim nisi duos denarios." 

[Middx.] A. 1783. Grant by William de la Cornere, citizen of London, to 
Eustace, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 72s., of a 
yearly rent of 8s. in the parish of St. Dnnstan in London, in the street 
towards the Tower over against Wyvelastone, issuing from a house with 
an oven and shops adjoining. Witnesses: Walter Hervy, then Mayor of 
London, Richard de Paris and John de Bottele, sheriffs, William de 
Hadestoke, ulderman of the ward, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1784. Grant by Thomas de Overton to Thomas Gizors, citizen and 
vintner of London, of 60s. yearly rent issuing from the tenement in the 
parish of St. Dunstan West in Fleet Street, in the suburb of London, which 
he had by grant from Richard de Toppefeld, citizen and cutler of London, 
on the north side of Fleet Street, for 25 years from the Nativity of John 
the Baptist, 16 Edward III. Wednesday next after St.Botolph the Abbot, 
16 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1785. Grant by Thomas de Oxon', bureller, and Alice his wife, to 
John Rosamund, clerk, for 15 marcs, of 20s. quit-rent out of all his rent in 
the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower, opposite the said church, in the 
street going towards the Tower. In default of payment Rosamund may 
distrain on their property in tne parish of St. Mary Bothaw, in Candlewick 
Street. Witnesses : Sir Hugh son of Otho, constable of the Tower, 
Robert de Kornelle and Thomas de Basingis, sheriffs of London, John 
Adrian, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [54 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1786. Ratification by Alice, wife of Thomas de Oxon', living in 
the parish of St. Mary Abchurch, in the presence of Sir Walter their 
chaplain, of the sale by her husband to Master John Rosamunde of 20*. 
yearly rent issuing from their houses and rents in the parishes of 
St. Dunstan and St. Mary Boihaw : and oath of the same not to molest 
the said John in the possession of such rent, even after the death of her 
husband, under penalty of excommunication. St. John the Baptist's Day, 
1269. 

[Middx.] A. 1787. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Robert le Curteis, sou of Robert, and Margaret his wife, 
daughter of Robert de Benstede, of land in the parish and street of 
St. Laurence in the Jewry, of the size and situation specified, which 
William son of Sabelina gave the convent in frank almoin ; paying 4s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Walter Guile, William Bonvalet, Geoffrey de Sandon, 
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[Middx.] A. 1788. Grant by William Bocoint, son of Sabelina, to Christchurch, 

London, in frank alraoin for the souls of himself, Agnes his wife, 
La[urence] his father, Sabelina his mother, and Geoffrey his brother, of 
land in the parish and street of St. Laurence in the Jewry, next the land 
of Robert le Curteis, son of Robert ; the extent being specified in iron ells 
of King Richard [I.]. Witnesses: Walter Brun, mercer, Geoffrey de 
Sandon, and others (named). [Richard I.] Equestrian seal. Damaged. 

[Middx.] A. 1789. Grant by John Marchaunt, of Strode, Kent, and Alice his 

wife, sister of John de Slappelee. late citizen and wood merchant (Buscarii) 
of London, to Richard Doxey, of Chertsey, Surrey, and Alice his wife, of 
the tenement that Alice aforesaid, sister of Slappelee, inherited on her said 
brother's death, in the parish of All Saints the Great, in Douegate Ward, 
London, situate as described. Thomas Leggy, Mayor of London, William 
de Tudenham and Richard Smelt, sheriffs, Bartholomew de Frestlyngg, 
alderman of the ward. 1 March, 29 Edward III. Damaged. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting at London, Monday 
after St. Mathias, 29 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1790. Will of William Waxscombe, citizen of London. Bequeaths 
40s. to the poor canons of Holy Trinity within Algate, London, on the day 
of his burial ; and to Joan his wife his tenement at Douegate, in the parish 
of All Saints the Great, for her life, and after her death to William, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity aforesaid; together with the residue of 
his goods. Witnesses : Sir Ranulph, prior of the monastery de Graciis, 
and others (named). 19 May, A.D. 1417. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate, iiii. Kalends of June, A.D. 1417. 

[Middr.] A. 1791. Grant by Saher, son of Henry son of llener, to Ger', son of 
Peter Bat, and Alice his wife, of 30$. rent, 1 Ib. of pepper and 1 Ib. of 
cummin, issuing out of lauds with houses in the parish of All Saints del 
Heywarf, between the Guildhall of the Cologne merchants and Wance- 
lineslane ; paying therefor to Saher during his life yearly 1 Ib. of pepper, 
1 Ib. of cummin, and 28*. 6d., and to the heirs of Martel, as chief lords of 
the fee, half a 'trench' of scarlet, or IGd. : with remainder to Ger' and 
Alice after Saber's death. Witnesses : Andrew Bokerell, Mayor, John 
Norman and Ralph Eswy, sheriffs of London, Richard de Wimbledon, 
then alderman, and others (named). [19 Henry III.] Portion of 
equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1792. Grant by William Wexcombe to Thomas, son of Thomas 
Knolles, John Oxeney, and William Dorchestre, citizens aud grocers of 
London, of all his rights in the tenement called 'le Sterre,' by Dougate, 
London. Witnesses : William Staundon, Mayor of London, Henry 
Halton and Henry Pountfreit, sheriffs, and others (named). Feast of 
St. Mathias the Apostle, 9 Henry IV. Portion of seal, 

[Middx.] A. 1793. Grant by Roger, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to John de Grantbam, citizen and pepperer of London, of the 
cellar underneath his tenement at Dougate, in the parish of All Saints by 
the Haywharf, measuring about 6 ells by 9 ells by 2 ells high within the 
stone walls of the cellar. Simon Swanlond, Mayor of London, Henry de 
Gisors and Itichard le Lacur, sheriffs, John de Preston, alderman of that 
ward. Saturday before St. Gregory the Pope, A.D. 1329, 4 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1794. Deed of sale by John de Combe, son of William de Combe, 

brother of William de Combe, late citizen and wool merchant of London, 
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Husting of London, Monday after the Purification, 26 Edward I.) to 
Eichard Ashele, of Rothing Berners, and Agnes his wife, of the messuage 
with buildings and quay, late belonging to the said William his uncle, in 
the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower, extending from Thames Street to 
the river Thames. Witnesses : John de Gysortz, Mayor of London, 
Stephen de Abyndon and Hamo de Chygewell, sheriffs, William de Combe- 
martyn, alderman of the ward, and others (named). Friday after the 
translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 9 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 9 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1795. Grant by Philip de Moundevile, citizen of London, to John 
Malewayn, citizen of London, and Margery his wife, of the tenement in the 
parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower which he had by purchase of Peter 
Duraunt, rector of St. Dunstan's aforesaid, and others (named), parishoners 
of that parish, by virtue of the will of William de Schaftesbury, formerly 
citizen of London, enrolled in the Husting of London Monday before the 
Apostles Simon and Jude, 34 Edward I. Thomas Leggy, Mayor of London, 
Eichard Smelt, William Tudenham, sheriffs, Thomas Perle, alderman of 
the ward. Thursday after St. John ante portam Latinam, 29 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1796. Extract from the will of Henry Parker. John Chertesey, 
late citizen and clothier of London, demised to Eichard Wyllesden, citizen 
and chandler, for a certain term, lands, tenements', and shops, and the quay 
adjoining called ' Asselyneswharf',' in St. Dunstan's parish by the Tower, 
paying the said John 121. yearly ; and by his will (enrolled in the Husting, 
21 Richard II.) bequeathed to his son William that rent and the reversion 
of the premises after the said term, to hold for the lives of Beatrice, wife of 
Roger Wolverston, and the wife of John Nowers, after whose decease the 
rent and reversion of the premises should remain to Isabella, wife of the 
aforesaid John Cherteseye, so long as she remained unmarried ; or if she 
married, then to the said William, John's son, for his life. The said 
Beatrice and the wife of Nowers died, and Isabella married Eichard Spice; 
and thereafter John Chertesey, son and heir of John Chertesey aforesaid, 
by his writing enrolled in the Husting Monday after St. Edmund, King and 
Martyr, 8 Henry TV., granted thiU the rent of 12/. which, after the death 
of William his brother would revert, to him, and all the premises, which 
would revert to him after William's death and after the completion of the 
said term, should remain to William Cressewyk, John Wakefeld, John 
Weryng, John Eydr now all dead and Henry Parker aforesaid. Parker 
therefore bequeaths to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, called Christ- 
church, within Algate, London, the said rent of 121., and the reversion of 
the lands, &c., ai'ter the completion of Wyllesden's term. [Henry IV.] 
Paper transcript. 

[Middx.] A. 1797. Deed of sale by John Charteseye to John Ovyng, parson of 
Godmersham, William Ilberd, parson of Fulham, and John Hunte, of 
Clielchehuthe, of a messuage with quay adjoining in the parish of 
St. Dunstan by the Tower of London, between the Watergate by the 
messuage late belonging to William Cokes, and the tenement and quay 
formerly Henry Cros's, and reaching from the river to Thames Street ; 
which messuage Chartesey, together with Simon de Sudbury, late bishop of 
London, John Sudbury, and John de Cantebrig, the elder, who are now- 
dead, acquired of John Ive, rector of St. Michael, Wood Street, and 
Laurence Kelshull, chaplain. 4 February, 5 Richard II. Seal. 



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and others 



[Middx.] A. 1798. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Jordan Attewodegate, of Edelmeton, for 10s., of an acre of land 
in Edelmeton adjoining Enfield wood, paying therefor 6d. yearly. Witnesses : 
William and Laurence de Forda, Richard de Anesty, 
(named) . 

[Middx.] A. 1799. Grant by Philip de Bosco to Alice, daughter of Robert son 
of Aldyth, of an acre of land [in Edelmeton] lying west of the road 
leading to Eufield church, paying therefor 5d. yearly. Witnesses : 
John and Robert de Marisco, Thomas de la Ford, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1800. Grant by William le Corner, citizen of London, to Eustace, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of half a marc yearly 
quit-rent issuing from land and houses which Master Adam de Canteb'-uge 
holds in the parish of St. Edmund, King and Martyr, in London. If the 
said tenement be destroyed by fire or otherwise, the canons may distrain on 
his tenement in St. Dunstan's parish for the rent, till they have received 
60s., or till he has scoured to them another half marc of yearly rent. 
Witnesses: John Adrian, Mayor of London, Gregory de Rokes'le and 
Henry le Waleys, sheriffs, Mathew Bukerel, alderman of the ward, and 
others (named). [55 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1801. Confirmation by Robert, son of Ralph the Clerk, of Steben- 

hethe, for 6s., of the grant made by his father Ralph to John le Ghyepe 
of 3^ acres of land in Crepene and Walemarsh. Witnesses : William Cole, 
Brice de Hecham, and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed : " Stebenhethe." 

[Middx.] A. 1802. Grant by John Richer, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 6d. yearly rent that 
Nicholas, son of Henry de Edelmeton, pays for land in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, James le Sune, John de Lesnes, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 1803. Grant by Henry son of Reiner, and Joan his wife, to 
Robert Blund, brother of Walter Blund, of their land in the parish of 
St. Mary de Sumersate adjoining the soke of the archbishop of Canterbury, 
from the highway to the Thames ; paying therefor 40s. yearly. For this 
grant Robert has given them a ' copula' towards the building of their hall. 
Witnesses : Hugh de Baalum, William son of Sabelina, and others (named). 
Two seals. 

[Middx.?] A. 1804. Release by Ralph, son of Roger de Leghes, to Hamo de 
Valuines, of all his right in lands and buildings thereon in St. Edmund's 
parish, situate as described. Witnesses: John son of Robert, and 
Matthew, provosts of the city of Cant', John Turte, Henry Jay, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1805. Release by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, to John, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Sd. yearly rent which they 
were wont to pay him for land called ' Stinkindeland ' in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, Peter Spirk, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1806. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Robert Tropinell, of land in the parish of St. George, situate 
as described, paying therefor 5s. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Sperling, 
William May, Walter Joie, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
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[Middx.] A. 1807. Release by Walter Joye, son of Benedict Joie, butcher, to 
Josce Younger (Junior?), for 100*., of 8s. quitrent that Roger de Benedisse, 
butcher, pays yearly for a certain shop in the market-place (Macello) of 
Estchep. Witnesses : Andrew Bukerell, Mayor of London, Girard Bat and 
Robert Hardell, sheriffs, and others (named). [20 Henry III.] 

Endorsed : " Istos 8s. nobis dedit Felicia quse fuit uxor Jocei Juvenis, 
ut patet per cartam ix de pluribus parochiis." 

[Middx.] A. 1808. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Edeva, widow of Estinund Campe, for 2 marcs, of 
land with buildings in the parish of St. Edmund in London, of the size 
and situation specified, paying 5s. yearly. Witnesses : John Travers, 
Walter de Insula, aldermen, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1809. Grant by Adam Bucuinte to John son of Walram, of the 

land that Walram held in Eggeswere, between land belonging to St. Albans 
abbey and the highway to Watford, beyond Grimesdich ; land between 
Grimesdich and the land that Oliver held of him, on the road to Watford ; 
and all the land in front of the land of the canons of St. Bartholomew 
toward the south, from the way to Watford to Adam's common of pasture ; 
paying therefor 2s. 6d. yearly. Also release by the same to the same 
of three virgates of land which he claimed against Andrew Blund, and 
Lucy his wife, in the King's Court at Westminster, and whereupon the 
said Andrew and Lucy called John to warranty. Witnesses : Robert de 
Stanmere, Gilbert de Hendon, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1810. Grant by Walter Joye to Roger de Redewinter, butcher, 
for 10*., of the moiety of his land in the parish of St. Leonard at Estchyep, 
situate as described, paying therefor 8*. yearly. Witnesses : Richard 
Reynger, Mayor of London and then alderman, Ralph Sperling, Michael 
de Billiugesgate, clerk, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1811. Grant by Richard Wroth, son of Ralph Wroth, of Edelmeton, 
to Richnrd, the prior, and the canous of Holy Trinity, London, for 22s., 
of 2^ acres in Edelmeton, in the field called ' Heghefeld," paying therefor 
Id. yearly. Witnesses : William de Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others 
(named). 

Middx. A. 1812. Grant by Giles Porter, of Stratford, to Laurence atte Hull 

and John Fansour, the elder, of all the lands and tenements which he lately 
had by gift of Hugh Holbeche and Matilda his wife, in the parishes of 
St. Mary of Brambeleye and Whitechapel without Algate, London. 
1 July, 44 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1813. Gract by Ralph Triket, the King's Chamberlain, to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the croft called ' Hograve ' and th 
morsel of land by their barn, in frank almoin; also Nordmade, Sparwehe, 
Wilda, and Wigewich, the bind that was Edmund's and the land that was 
Hugh son of Baldwin's, and the said Hugh's dwelling house with field 
adjoining (which lands Robert de Ponte held of him in Brambeley and 
has presented to the canons), paying therefor half a marc yearly ; of which 
prant, he informs the bishop of London and others. Witnesses: The lady 
Ermingard, Walter son of Ulger, William de Arraz, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1814. Grant by Thomas, son of Simon le Draper, to Peter de 
Stratford, and Cecilia his wife, of land in Brambeley, in fields culled 
' le Gardin ' and ' le Bery,' situate as described, paying therefor yearly 3*. 
to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : William 
de Cornhulle, Hamo and Roger de Bedfunte, and others (named). Seal, 



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[Middx.] 



A. 1815. Grant by John, son of Richer de Edelmetun, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all the land that Adam, 
son of Edric the Dyer, of London, held of him in Edelmetun, paying 
therefor 4d. yearly. Witnesses : William son of Geoffrey, James le 
Sone, John de Anesty, and others (named). 



A. 1816. Grant by R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Walter son of Gilbert of four acres at Brembeley, upon 
Boilande, paying therefor 4*. yearly. Witnesses: William de Pyro, 
Hamo de Cruce, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1817. Grant by P., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to William le Noreis, of 3 acres at Brambeley in the field called 
' Edmundsfield,' all the wall with the willows south of that field, a pond 
and ditch, a wall by Richard Tuthait's house, extending to the Lea, a wood 
(loilda) adjoining the 3 acres, and the wall which was the way to the old 
mill ; saving the way that was upon the first-named wall to men going to 
St. Leonard's church and returning, for ever, and the way for horses 
carrying grain to the mill of the said canons, and bringing it back, when 
necessary ; paying half a marc yearly. Other covenants specified as to 
repairs, making and working floodgates for the mill ponds, &c. Witnesses : 
Roger Huscarl, Robert de Pynkeni , William de Pyro, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1818. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Emeric, son of Hugh de Brembeley, for 5 marcs, of 
3 acres in Brembeley in the field called ' Boiland,' paying therefor 12d. 
yearly. Witnesses : Robert de Pinkeny, Hamo de Bedefunt, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed : " Modo, scilicet Anno Domini mcccviij , Johannes Hamund 
" i. acr. pro iiijrf. et id. pro war' ; item Ricardus Bel ii. acr. pro viijrf." 

[Middx.] A. 1819. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Almaric, son of Hugh de Brambeley, for 9 marcs, of 6 acres in 
the field called ' Boilande ' [in Bromley], in the lower tillage, between the 
little grove of the nuns of Stratford and their great field called ' Brodefeld ' ; 
paying therefor 2s. yearly. Witnesses : John de Solio, then alderman, 
Robert Pinkeny, Hamo Bedfonte, and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed: " Modo, scilicet Anno Domini mcccviij., Gregorius fiP G. de 

" la Schire tenet ij. acras pro viijrf. Item Johannes Hamund 1 acram pro 

: iiijrf. Item Juliana Reith ij. acras pro viijrf. Item heres Walteri 

" Kebbel i acram pro iiijd. Item iiijd. de incremento redditus de Juliana 

" predicta." 



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Series B. 



(EXCHEQUER: CODET OF AUGMENTATIONS.) 



[N'hamp.] B. 1. Grant by Biblisia, prioress cf Catesby, to Thomas de Tetteworth, 
of land in Cotsetlecroft. Witnesses : William Wigayn, steward of the 
lord abbot, Richard de Shepone, baker of Habend', and others (named). 
Thursday after St. Barnabas, 19 Edward I. 
Endorsed: Abyndon. Seal broken. 

[N'hamp.] B. 2. Release by Simon, son of Daniel le Ferour, of Northampton, to 
Walter de Pateshulle, clerk, and Alice, his wife, of his right to a tenement 
in Abyndone Strete, formerly the property of his father. Witnesses : 
Robert de Bedeford, mayor of Northampton, Alexander de Nayleworth and 
John de Burgo, the bailiffs of that town, and others (named). Wednesday 
after St. Lawrence the Martyr, 32 Edward I. 

[ ] B. 3. Grant by Richard Serle to Richard de Siffrewast" of land 

abutting on the field of the lord of Cliffwar' and on the highway called 
' Niwestrete." Witnesses : Warin vicar of Cliffwar', Roger de Parle, 
Roger Merhehe, and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 4. Grant by Edmund de Abendun' to the church of the Blessed 
Mary, Katesby, of a house with garden and land in the villof Abbendun'. 
Witnesses: Brian de Sarum, Ralph de Wikes, Hugh de Wittheham, 
and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 5. Grant by William, son of Reginald de Abendon', to the nuns of 
Catesbi of a yearly rent issuing out of a holding in Abendon'. Witnesses : 
Thomas de Abendon', Mathias de Abeudon', Peter de Coles and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Hants.] B. 6. Release by John Chynnore and Robert Waryner, executors oi 

the testament of John Souch, to John Popham, knight, and Matilda, his 
wife, from all suits and actions against them. Friday after St. Vincent, 
17 Richard II. Seals. 

[Heref.] B. 7. Release by John Walker, of Skenfreth, and Philip Walker, his 
son, to the prioress and convent of Acornebury, from all actions against them. 
29 September, 37 Henry VI. fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 8. Bond by John de Bodeleye to Richard Asshewy, citizen of 
London, to indemnify him against any claim for rent made by John, son of 
Joan de Ja Grave. 15 September, 28 Edward I. 

[ ] B. 9. Grant by Agatha de la Pole, widow, daughter of Roger de 

Dalediz, to her son Roger . . . man, of land in Ailneswod'. Witnesses: 
Roger le Poher, William Herizun, William de Ferendun, and others 
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[Somers.] 



[Somers.] 



[Somers.] 



[Durham.] 



[N'hamp.] 



[N'hamp.] 



[Herts.] 



[Herts.] 



[Herts.] 
[Hants.] 



B. 10. Confirmation by John Lambryth, vicar of Rattru, co. Devon, 
brother and heir of Edward Lambryth of the county of Somerset, of a 
grant made by the latter to John de Snuffamor', son and heir of Peter de 
SnufFamor', of messuages and lands in the manor of Ak in the hundred of 
Tauuton, viz., of the grant by the said Edmund Lambryth, son of Thomas 
Lambryth of ' la Chapele,' to John de SnufFamor' of lands and messuages 
in the manor of Ak, viz., in SnufFamor,' Donechulla, and ' la Walle,' with 
common of pasture of ' la Lipe ' throughout 'la Hetfelde ' pertaining to the 
manor of Ak. Witnesses : Ralph de Vernay, William Aungevyn, and 
others (named). 

B. 11. Grant by John Brian, son of Baldewyn Bryan, to Roger 
Briinche, of land in the manor of Ak, viz., in Snuffemor,' Donechulla, and 
' la Walle,' with common of pasture in ' la Lype ' throughout the whole of 
' la Hethfelde ' pertaining to the manor of Ak. W itnesses : Maurice de 
Boreham, Robert de Wirecestre, Richard de Forde, and others (named), 
Seal. 

B. 12. Confirmation by William Malet of the grant by John Brian, 
son of Baldewyn Bria.n, to Roger Branche, of lands, called ' Sniffemore ' 
and ' Dounechulle ' in the manor of Ak. Witnesses : Maurice de Borham, 
Robert de Wileceste, William Ernawey, and others (named). Fragment 
of seal. 

B. 13. Grant by Margaret, late the wife of Thomas Hunt', to Ralph de 
Nevill, Thomas de Claxton, Robert de Coverhatn and Gilbert de Elvet, of 
the manor of Alaynscheles and also of all her lands, tenements, rents, and 
services within the bishopric of Durham. G.January, 17 Richard II. 
Seal. 

B. 14. Indenture between Henry deKegworth, prior of Chaucombe, of 
the one part, and Richard E?t, of Lychebarwe (Litchborough), and Alice his 
wife, daughter and heiress of Robert Power, the elder, of Lvchebarwe, of 
the other part, relative to the payment of eight marks. Friday in the 
Octave of St. Hilary, 36 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

B. 15. Release by John del Estre in Hulcot' to the nuns of Sewardes- 
ley of his right to certain lands held by them. Witnesses : William de 
Braddcn, William de Radeford, Richard le Botiler, and others (uamed). 
9 Edward I. 

B. 16. Grant by William, son of Robert the Goldsmith (Aurifabri), to 
the church of St. Albans, of a rent issuing out of a messuage in the town 
of St. Albans. Witnesses : Adam de Beauver, provost of St. Albans, 
John de Kingesbury, Alexander le Gigur, and others (named). 

B. 17. Grant by Walter the Goldsmith (Aurifaber) and Laurence le 
Mercer to Richard Lanar" of land in St. Albans near the church of 
St. Peter, subject to yearly payments to the nuns of St. Mary of Sopwell 
of forty pence, and of one penny to the gnmtors. Witnesses: Geoffrey 
Stabular', the provost, Adara de Bouver', William le Norreis, and others 
(named). Seals. 

B. 18. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Richard Hilde, to Thomas de 
Wodestrete, of London, of a messuage in St. Albans. 

B . 19. Grant by . . bert Y . . o de la Melitone to Cecilia, his niece, of 
the rent which the prior and convent of Brommore had previously paid to 
him. Witnesses : John de Brommore, Hugh de la Pelote, Richard 
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[N'hamp.] B. 20. Grant by Robert Fareman, of Atteneston', to the canons of 
Esseby of divers lands in Atteneston, viz., in Aldecroft, Cuntemedewey, 
Cuntemed, Chirchefurlong, < le Heggis,' and also borderiug on the Weywelle, 
Chirchebrigge, and Goldehulle. Witnesses : Gilbert de Grettewrye in 
Atteneston', John de Braddon, and others (named). 

[N>hamp.] B. 21. Grant by William Britich, of Atteneston', to the canons of 
Esseby of a messuage with a curtilage, land in Aldecroft on Nerhomcalde- 
wellehul, ' le Heggis,' extending into Berestrete, and in Flmtendon' in 
Atteneston. Witnesses : Gilbert de Grettewrye, William de Atteneston, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[ ] B. 22. Grant by William Ferrers de Ferrariis, Earl of Derby, to 

Gilbert Wildegos of land in Aldecroftes in Winlega, with the pasturage of 
that vill, pannage excepted. Witnesses: Roger de Ridewar', the steward, 
Geoffrey Hauselin, Eobert de Beufey. and others (named). 

[ ] B. 23. Grant by Henry son of Siward to Richard son of Eobert 

Cainar of land called ' Aldeveland.' Witnesses : Richard de Berdestaple, 
Robert de Botun, and others (named). 
Endorsed in a later hand: Donham. 

[Herts.] B. 24. Grant by Robert de Loutho to John le Coupere, of Aldenham, 
of a field called 'Foxlee' in Titeburst, in the parish of Aldenham. 
Sunday after St. Martin, 38 Edward III. 

[Herts.] B. 25. Grant by Ralph abbot of Westminster to Richard Testard of 

land in the vill of Aldenham. Witnesses : Richard de Dol, the abbot's 
steward, Roger de Meridene, John de Winton, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1201-1214.] Fragment of seal. 

[Berki.] B. 26. Grant by Gilbert de Burefelde to John Lavyngtone, of ALler- 

manstone, and Joan, his wife, of all his lands, &c., in the vill of Alderman- 
stone, one messuage excepted. Friday before St. Thomas, 22 Edward III. 

[ ] B. 27. Grant by Thomas Thurkul, of Aldestr", and Ellen, his wife, of 

land in Aldestr'. The following names are also found upon the document, 
viz., Magota . . ., John son of Thurkul, Thomas our son. 25 December, 
. . Henry IV. Seal. Injured. 

[Hants.] B. 28. Grant by Thomas Alis, with the consent of Roger Alis, his 
father, to the canons of St. Denys, Southampton, of rents issuing out of 
his manor of Aldinton'. Witnesses : John de Bottelye, Roger de Saun- 
ford, John de Welles, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 29. Acknowledgment before John Polymond, mayor of South- 

ampton, by John Wodecok and Richard Wodecok, of Aldyngton, and Amicia, 
his wife, that the rent issuing out of the tenements in the vill of Aldyngton, 
granted by Thomas Alys to the church of St. Denys, Southampton, is due to 
the prior of St. Denys. Saturday after Whit Sunday, 8 Richard II. 

[ ] B. 30. Grant by Richard Here, of Aldulvestre, to William Rood and 

John Grene, chaplain, both of that place, of a messuage and lands in 
Aldulvestre. Tuesday after St. Ambrose, 22 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Herts.] B. 31. Bond for twenty pounds given by Robert Magge, of Schepe- 

reth, son and heir of Iman Magge, of the same place, and by John Magge, 
his brother, also of Schepereth, to Luke Grigge, of Aspedene, and John, son 
of Geoffrey de Saudon. Wednesday in Easter week, 12 Edward III, 



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[Kent.] B. 32. Grant by Nicholas the Smith (Faber) of Aillyngton, Richard 

Huberd, of the same place, Richard, son of John Abovethebrok, and Isabella, 
daughter of the said John, Robert ate Welle and Richard Jacob, to William 
de Corton and Robert de Burgh, clerks, of land in Aillyngton. 12 June, 
2 Edward III. Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 33. Grant by Joan Gaynesford, late the wife of John Gaynesford, 

and daughter and heiress of Reginald Moresby, to Nicholas Gaynesford 
and William Covert, the elder, of the manors of Alyngton, Estpreston, 
Okynton, Ovenhull, Rundale, and Tymberwood, with the advowsons of the 
church and chantry of Alyngton, and all lands, &c., in the vills and parishes 
of Alyngton, Maydestone, Boxle, Aylesford, Shorne, Strode, Hoo, Cobham, 
Byrlyng, and Larkefelde. Also letters of attorney for Richard Clerke 
and John Brode. 10 August, 1 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Hunt.] B . 34. Release by Matilda, relict of Roger le Muner of Aylinton, to 
Hugh, the abbot, and the convent, of Ramsey, of her right to land called 
' lo Pyttel ' lying at the mill -head of Aylinton, granted by her son Henry 
to the said abbot and convent. Witnesses : W. le Moyner, Walter de 
Wassingeham, Gilbert de Wepstede, and others (named). Seal. 

[Hunt.] B. 35. Grant by Andrew le Ermite, of Ayllington', to William, the 

abbot, and the abbey of Ramsey, of land in the fields of Ayllington'. 
Witnesses : John, son of John de Ayllington', Roger Brian, of the same 
place, Walter Prudume, and others (named). Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 36. Agreement between the abbot and convent of Dore and Madoc 

ap Howel Goov, of Cuminot, relative to a grant by him to the said abbot 
of forty cows. 2 February, A.D. 1280. 

[ ] B. 37. Grant by John Reinold, of Ho . . . horp, to Geoffrey de 

Sal lowe, clerk, of land in Alnatt'aln. Witnesses: Will'am de Wodecote, 
Richard de Wodecote, . . . . de Belton, and others (named). Fragment 
of seal. 

[ ] B. 38. Grant by John Bernelef, of Benetley, to John the Shepherd 

(Bercario) and Isabella, his wife, of land extending from Alrebrokforlong 
to Humelbroke and towards ' le tjldefelde." Witnesses: Philip de Stoke, 
Peter de Braderuge, Simon Sansom, and others (named). 

[Camb.] B. 39. Claim by Geoffrey, bishop of Ely, against the abbot of Ramsey's 

men in Chatricia, within the liberty of St. ^theldr', and in the hundred 
of Wicheford, relative to works upon the high road of Alrehedam. 

[Warw.] B. 40. Release by Thurston Verdon, and Alice, his wife, to John 

Botiler, of Schustoke, and Richard Botiler, vicar of the church of Alspath, 
of his right to lands and tenements in Alspath. Wednesday before 
St. Peter in Cathedra, 1 Henry III. Seals. 

[Wanr.] B. 41. Grant by William Umfray, the elder, of Alspathe, to Thomas 
Othe Chare, of the game place, of land in Alspathe. 26 September, 
48 Edward III. 

[Wanr.] B. 42. Grant by Adam de Brynkenhull, of Alspathe, to John Whittle, 

of that place, of land in Alspathe. 24 October, 49 Edward III. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 43. Grant by John Boydon, of Coventry, to Nicholas Cokkus, of 
Alspathe, of land in the fields of Alspathe. 23 January, 17 Richard II. 
Seal. 



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[Warw.] B. 44. Grant by Nicholas Cokkes, of Alspathe, to Richard Botyller, 
vicar of Alspathe, William Mynmuth, chaplain, of Coventry, and Richard 
Jurdan, of Alspathe, of all his lands, &c., in Alspathe. 4 April, 
18 Richard II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 45. Grant by John Eyr, of Alspathe, to Richard Botyller, perpetual 
vicar of the church of A Ispathe, of land in Alspathe. Friday after SS. Peter 
and Paul, 19 Richard II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 46. Letters of attorney by Thomas Chare, of Alspathe, for Nicholas 

Cok, of the same place, to deliver to Richard Botiler, vicar of Alspathe, 
and Ralph de Muridene, seisin of the lands granted to them. Tuesday 
the feast of St. Andrew, 19 Richard II. Seal. 

[ ] B. 47. Grant by Elias de Whelert, of Kyngeston, to Ralph .... 

of nine swathes of land in .... Sunday after the Exaltation of 
the Holy Cross, 17 Edward II. Seal. Much injured. 

[Warw.] B. 48. Release by William Munmowth, of Coventry, chaplain, and 
Richard Jurdon, of Alspathe, to Richard Boteler, vicar of the church of 
Alspathe, of all claim to lauds, &c., in Alspathe and Berkeswell', which they 
had had of the feoffment of Nicholas Cokkes of Alspathe. 21 Richard II. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 49. Indenture between William Reynald, vicar of the church of 
Allesley, Robert Eburhale, vicar of the church of Hampton, Richard 
Boteler, vicar of the church of Alspathe, John Godyng, of Alspathe, and 
Thomas, son of John Watevyle, of the one part, and John Whytte, of 
Pakynton Prior, and Edith, his wife, of the other part, relative to a demise 
of land in Alspathe by the first-named parties to the said John Whytte, 
and Edith his wife. Thursday after St. Thomas, 23 Richard II. Frag- 
ment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 50. Grant by Margery Cokkus, late the wife of William Cokkus 
of Coventry, to Richard Boteler, vicar of the church of Alspathe, of lands 
in the vill and fields of Murydene in Alspathe. Monday after Whit Sunday, 
1 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 51. Grant by Reginald Burgeis, of Hani', to the monks of Bordesley 
of yearly rents of 7rf. and %d., payable by Alan de Easton and William son of 
Herebert. Witnesses : Simon Bagod, knight, and Thomas his son, John 
Buche, and Robert Wilton. Seal broken. 

B. 52. Release by Hawisa, wife of Baldwin de Solio, to Thomas 
Rich (Diviti), of her right to a third share in certain lands. Witnesses : 
Philip de Lant', then steward, Bernard Keustee, Ralph Culvercoc, and 
others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 53. Demise by Richard Waldezeve, of Alspathe, to Richard Boteler, 
vicar of the church of Alspath, of land in Alspathe subject to the yearly 
rent of a rose upon demand, and to the condition to pray daily for the said 
Richard Waldezeve, Joan his wife, and John his brother. 1 May 
4 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 54. Grant by Richard Boteler, vicar of the church of Allespathe, to 
John Boteler, of Shustoke, William Reynald, rector of the church of 
Allesley, Robert Eberhale, vicar of Hampton, John atte the Sponne, vicar 
of the church of Bykenhull, and John Godyng, of Alspath, of all his lands, 



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Bedf. 

Cumb. 

Durham 

and other 

counties. 



[Warw.] 



[Warw.] 



[Warw.] 



[Warw.] 



[Glouo.] 



Warw. 



Kent. 



&c., in Alespath and Shustoke. 
seal. 



16 January, 5 Henry IV. Fragment of 



B. 55. Release by William Home, clerk, to William Tunstall, clerk, 
of his right to all lands, &c., held by him jointly with the said William 
Tunstall or others in the counties of York, Westmorland, Cumberland, 
Norfolk, Lincoln, Suffolk, Bedford, Northampton, Leicester, and the 
bishopric of Durham. 4 June, 5 Henry VI. Seal. 

B. 56. Release by John Waldeyeve, of Alpathe, son and heir of 
Richard Waldeyeve, to Richard Botyller, vicar of the church of Alspathe, of 
his right to rent for land, granted by his father to the said Richard and to 
John, son of John Watevylle of Sheldon, lying in Sladefeld in Alspath. 
Friday before the Nativity of St. John Baptist, 8 Henry IV. Fragment 
of seal. 

B. 57. Acquittance by Nicholas Upton, John Huseye, Ricliard 
Alrewe, and Andrew Sperlyng, relative to a bond entered into by Joan, 
Countess of Westmoreland, Thomas Stokdale, and Robert Constable, as 
securities for the sum of one thousand marks on behalf of Richard Nevill, 
Karl of Salisbury, who had complied with the conditions of the bond. 
13 December, 8 Henry VI. Seals. 

B. 58. Release by John Waldezeve, of Alspathe, to Richard Boteler, 
and John Watevyle and Margery, his wife, all of the same place, of his 
right to land in ' le Olde Wordyng ' in Alspath. Sunday after St. Scho- 
lastica, 9 Henry IV. Seal. 

B. 59. Grant by William Reynald, rector of Allesley, Robert Ebur- 
hale, vicar of Hampton in Arden, John Sponne, vicar of Bykenhull, Roger 
Boteler, of ScHrstoke, William atte Zate, chaplain, and John atte Fennes, 
' grasyer,' to Richard Boteler, vicar of Alspath. and John Watevyle. of the 
same place, and !V3argery, his wife, of the piece of land, formerly held by 
Henry Hert, of Alspath, which they had held in Alspath of the grant of 
the said Richard Buteler. The feast of St. Scholastica, 9 Henry IV. 
Seals. 

B. 60. Grant by William Reynald, vicar of Allesleye, Richard Boteler, 
vicar of Alspathe, and Richard Jordain, of Alspathe, to Robert Eburhale, 
vicar of Hampton in Arden, John Sponne, vicar of Bykenhull, and John 
Watevyle, of Alspath, of the piece of land in Alspathe, which they had of 
the feoffment of Richard Waldezeve, lying between Alspathe and Fakynton. 
The feast of St. Scholastica, 9 Henrv IV. Seals. 

B. 61. Demise by Ralph, son of Richard de Omnibon, to Philip, son 
of John de Burne, of four pounds of silver and n yearly rent, issuing out 
of tenements and lands in Alcham [Alkham], which rent the grantor had 
had of the gift of John de Lenham, his brother, for a term of seven years 
in consideration of a sum of money in which the latter was bound for 
the marriage of his sister Margaret to the said grantor. 16 Edward I. 
Fragment of seal. 

B. 62. Grant by John Waldezeve, son and heir of Richard Waldezeve 
of Alspath, to William Reynalde, rector of Allesley, Richard Boteler, vicar 
of Alspathe, and John Fennes, of Berkeswell, of all his goods and chattels in 
Alspathe, or elsewhere in the county of Warwick. 10 October, 9 Henry IV. 

B. 63. Release by William Hooke, of Chatham, to John Gaudre, 
of the same place, of his right to a tenement in the parish of Chatham. 
The feast of All Saints, 4 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 



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[Warvr.] B. 64. Letters of attorney by Robert Eburhale, late vicar of the 
church of Hampton, and John Sponne, late vicar of the church of Beken- 
hull, for William Reynald, parson of the church of Allesley, and John 
Godyng, of Alspath, to deliver to Thomas Watevile, the ' alumnus ' of 
Richard Boteler, late vicar of Alspath, and to Agnes, his wife, full seisin 
of a messuage with the reversion of land in Alspath. 25 January, 
13 Henry IV. Seal and a fragment of another. 

Warw. B. 65. Demise by Thomas Boteler, of Coventry, 'gurdeler,' to 

William Catton, the prior, and the convent of St. Mary of Erbury, of 

all his lands, &c., in Alspath and Miryden. The Annunciation, 
21 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Somers.] B. 66. Grant by Robert Hylle, lord of Edyngton, and Isabella, his 
wife, to Joan, daughter of William Dobyn of Edyngton, of a tenement 
with lands, &c., in Edyngton, in the hundred of Whiteleghe, and also of 
other lands in Edyngton. Sunday before Michaelmas, 7 Henry V. Seal. 

[Devon.] B. 67. Grant by John Montague de Monte Acuto to Thomas 
Canynge, sacristan in the church of St. Peter, Exeter, of all his lands, &c., 
at ' la Forde,' in the manor of Alyngwode and Clyst Saint Mary, together 
with the advowson of the church of the latter place. 5 October, 
39 Edward III. Seal. 

[WUts.] B. 68. Demise by Thomas Montague de Monte Acuto, Earl of 

Salisbury, to William Gylberd, of Ambresbury, of his manor of Ambres- 
bury. 10 February, 6 Henry VI. 

[ ] B. 69. Demise by Henry, son and heir of Richard de Suthinton, 
to Alexander son of Edwen, citizen of Worcester, of lands and rents in 
Ambresleg'. 41 Henry III. 
Endorsed : ' H. de Sodyngton.' 

[Warw.] B. 70. Covenant between the abbot and convent of Bordesley and 
Nicholas de Vado and Agnes his wife, relative to a release by them of 
their right to certain lands to the abbot and convent in exchange for lands 
in the fields of Eadricheston and Burleya. Witnesses : Peter de 
Wlwardinton', knight, William de Waleford, Roger de Witeford, and 
others (named), fragments of seals. 
Endorsed: Terdebigg'. 

[Wilts.] B. 71. Release by Walter le Bole and Alice, his wife, to Isabella 
de Cameys, the abbess, and the convent, of Romeseye, of all right to 
messuages, lands, &c., in Edyndon' and Tynliide, formerly held by 
Reginald de Morheye in that vill, and which had through failure of blood 
fallen into the hands of the said abbess. 1 January, 30 Edward HI. 
Seal. 

[Wore.] B. 72. Grant by William Vishare to William Rome, chaplain, of his 
weir within the manor of Ambresleye and the eyots appertaining to the 
same weir, with the fisheries, &c., and all necessary easements for the 
repair thereof. Sunday before Ascension day, 31 Edward III. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 73. Settlement of a dispute between William, abbot of Bordesley, 
and Henry de Roinay, of Almcestr', relative to the detention by the latter 
of a rent issuing out of a tenement in Almcestr'. Sunday the Invention 
of the Holy Cross, 15 Edward II. Much injured. 

[ ] B. 74. Grant by Simon, son of Simon de Esse, to Emma, daughter of 
Robert de Stokes, of a messuage and land in Esse. Wednesday after 
St. John ante Portam Latinam, 1 Edward III. Seal. 



224 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 

[ ] B. 75. Grant by Simon tie Grafham to brother Matthew of Stonley 

and the brethren, of a yearly rent of 18d. for prayers for the grantor's father, 
mother, &c. Witnesses : Ralph Swineheved, Geoffrey de Perceval, 
Vitalis de Grafham, aud others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 76. Grant by Thomas de Celario, the elder, to Alice, late the wife 
of William Ingulf, and to Alice their daughter, with remainder to their 
son Robert, of his tenement in Andevere. Witnesses : John de Poventon', 
William Kyng, then bailiff of Andevere, Thomas Spirekoc, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Camb.] B. 77. Grant of indulgences by William, archbishop of Ragusa, 
(Ragens'), on behalf of the prior and brethren of the monastery of Anglesey, 
in the diocese, of Ely. A.D. 1276. Injured. 

[Wilts.] B. 78. Demise by John, the prior, and the convent, of Brommore to 

Peter Wise, parson of the church of Fyfhyde Estudernore, and Richard 
Vaux, of that place, of all his lauds, Ac., in Ebblesborne-Wake and in 
Gueardeston. Sunday after Michaelmas, 14 Richard II. Fragment of 
seal. 

[ ] B. 79. Grnnt by Matilda, relict of William Palmar', to Dionisia her 
daughter, of two sheds (seldas), rendering yearly to the king tyd., and to 
the grantor a pair of gloves or \d. Witnesses : Jurdan le Werrur, 
Walter Award, at that time the bailiff, Reginald Lovecoc, and others 
(named) . Seal. 

Derby. B. 80. Grant by John de Pulteney, Simon Broke, and John Skryven 

Staff. to Lawrence Fyton, Robert le Heuster, parson of the church of Bouse- 
wurthe, and Stephen del Rowe, clerk, of all the lands, &c., in Annesley and 
Scropton which they lately had had of the feoffment of Thomas Greseley, 
John Renting, Henry Ive, Laurence Braybon, clerk, and Catherine, late 
the wife of Henry le Wryght of Rolleston. The Purification, 15 Henry IV. 
Fragments of seals. 

Notts. B. 81. Grant by Nicholas Wartyr, prior of the House of the Holy 

Trinity Beauvale de Bello Valle, to Thomas Samon, of lands, &c. in 
Annesley Wodehouse andKirkeby Wodehouse, which the said prior held 
of the feoffment of Richard Willughby, in exchange for divers messuages, 
lands, woods, coals, &c. in Selston, Bagthorp, Risshall in the parish of 
Selston, Underwood in the same parish, Brynnesley and -Brynnesley 
Asshe, and lands, &c. in Newthorp in the parish of Gresley, a messuage 
and garden in Nottingham, and a rent issuing out of land in Newthorp. 
10 August, 5 Henry VII. Seal. 

Hants. B. 82. Indenture between Alayn, the abbot of Battle, and the convent 

of that place, and William Fyfh . . relative to the manor of Austygh*. 
22 Edward III. Injured. Seal. French. 

[Hants.] B. 83. Grant by Thomas de la Pelote, of Bromrnore, to Richard, son 
of Ralph Osbert de la Muletone, of a moiety of a messuage and curtilage in 
Anestye. Witnesses : Thomas, prior of Brommore, Thomas Haudewyne, 
and others (named). 

[ ] B. 84. Acknowledgment by William, son of Osbert Erune de Wichio, 
of a yearly sum clue from him to the monks of Bordesley for a house and 
messuage held by him. Witnesses: Hugh de Froxemer, Alan Coleware, 
William de Fonte, and others (named). Seal. 

[Line, jlioc.] B. 85. Appointment by Edmund, abbot of Ramsey, of William . . . 
Overton, rector of the church of Westowe, in the diocese of Lincoln, to 
be his proctor. 26 March, 1 386. Injured. Fragment of seal. 



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Middx. 



B. 86. Indenture, reciting divers deeds, between John Sterre, and 
Henry Cros, citizens of London, and Joan wife of the latter, relative to 
land with houses built thereon and a quay in the parish of St. Dunstan 
next the Tower of London. Witnesses : Nicholas de Farndon, ihe 
mayor, and John de Oxon' and Adam de Sarum the' sheriffs of London, 
John Priour, the elder, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude, 17 Edward II. 

B. 87. Grant by Kichard Fresel, of Saxham, to William, abbot of 
Ramsey and the convent of that place, of land abutting on the wood of the 
said abbey. Witnesses : William de Walepole, William Hydernor, Nicholas 
Farman, and others (named). 

Endorsed : Appedeleye. 



B. 88. 

Ca, . aucu . 
[Applet re]. 



Grant by William . . to the prior and canons 
. (Chaucombe), of land and a tenement lying in . . 
Much injured. 



of 



[N'hamp.] 



[ ] 



B. 89. Grant by Nicholas de Appletre to the convent of Chaucumbe, 
of a yearly rent issuing out of land in Appeltre. Witnesses : Richard 
Bokerville of Botindon, Richard Yenibald of the same place, and others 
(named). 

B. 90. Release by Adam son of Henry atte Barre of Corloy, and 
William atte Welle of Wedeworth, to Simon de Schirford, vicar of the 
church of Nunneton, John de Schirforde, Alice de Crast and Thomas, her 
son, and Emma, sister of the said Thomas, from all actions, &c. Monday 
the feast of St. Wlfstan, 11 Edward HI. Seals. 

I. of Wight. B. 91. Grant by Nicholas, prior of Christ Church, Twynham, and the 
convent of that place, to the abbot and convent of Quarr, of land called 
' la Gore ' in the manor of Apse in the Isle of Wight, and of a yearly rent 
payable at Quarr by the custodian of the said manor of Apse ; in return 
for which the abbot and convent of Quarr grant to the prior and convent 
all the lands in the manor of Flete, which they had of the gift of Hawyse 
de Redveriis, and which land Guy, son of Simon SulPhamtun, had granted 
to the said Nicholas and his convent; and further they grant a quit-claim 
of a rent, issuing out of the said lands, which they had been accustomed to 
receive from the said Guy. 

[ ] B. 92. Grant by Thomas son of Walter son of Durand, and William 

his brother, to Avicia, their sister, of a portion of land. Witnesses : 
William Vivien, Roger Cole, and others (named), fragment of seal. 

[Leic.] B. 93. Settlement by Ernaldus, abbot of Osolton, and Robert, rector 

of the church of Redmild, relative to payments to the convent of Osolton. 
Thursday after St. Luke, 1294. Seal broken. 

[ ] B. 94. Grant by Matilda, relict of William Palmer, to Richard 

Moniword, of a yearly rent subject to a payment to the chapter of Hereford. 
Seal. 



Hants. 



[Wore.] 



B. 95. Indenture relative to a bond of Thomas HunspilT, prior of 
Brommore, and the convent of that place, to Robert Smyth, rector of 
Northchardford, and John Weston, of Brommore, for the payment of 
twenty pounds. 18 December, 29 Henry VI. 



B. 96. Grant by Godfrey, bishop of Worcester, of an indulgence to 
those, who at the monastery of Bordesley shall pray for the peace of 
the church and tranquillity of the kingdom. In nine days of the Kalends 
of August, 1284. 
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[Essex.] B. 97. Grant by John de Seville to Ralph son of Walter de St. 

Osith', of his heath in the vill of Ardeleg'. Witnesses : Hugh le Gros, 
Richard de Herlawe, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] B. 98. Grant by John de Bovile, son of William de Bovile of Ardley, 

to Ralph son of John the Chaplain (capellani) of Colocest', of a rent 
issuing out of land in the vill of Ardleye. Witnesses : Hubert de Faylle, 
Richard Boteler, and others (named). 

[Essex.] B. 99. Release by John de Boville to Ralph son of Walter do St. 

Osith', of his right in a rent issuing out of a tenement iu the vill of Ardleg'. 
Witnesses : Hugh Gros, Ralph Martel, and others (named). Seal. 

Middx. B. 100. Grant by Adam de Bures, citizen of London, to John de 

Kenyngton, Richard Kayly, and Richard Scherewynd, clerks, and to John 
Parmay, citizen, of a tenement with two shops iu the parish of St. Dunstan 
by the Tower of London. 1 April, 46 Edward III. 

[Warw.] B. 101. Agreement between Nicholas son of brother William de 

Fladebur', and Roger son of Richard Pik of Ribesford, relative to the 
demise of a tenement by the former, which he had of the feoffment of 
the abbot and convent of Bordesleye, in the vill of Arleye. The morrow 
of the Decollation of St. John, 11 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[ ] B. 102. Grant by Henry de Abyndona, vicar of Bremesgrave, to the 

monks of Bordesley, of a yearly rent payable out of a tenement held of the 
house of Bordesley, which they had granted to him. Witnesses : Henry 
de Parco, Geoffrey de Hambur', and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 103. Demise by William Brasyer, chaplain, Roger Holyer, of 

Ansteley, William Grene, of Coventry, and Henry Porter, of Maxstoke, 
to William Nichols, of Fellengley, of a meadow called ' le Hallemore' in 
Arley. Feast of St. Hilary, 1 1 Henry VI. 

[Lcic.] B. 104. Release by John Pomerey, abbot of St. Mary de Pratis, 

Warw. Leicester, John Waren', clerk, William Gould, and William Proktour' 
to Edward Grey, knight, son of Edward Grey, knight, late lord Ferrers 
(de Ferariis) of Groby, of their right in a pasture called ' Dolfyns' in Arley 
co. Warwick, two tenements in Nuneton in the same county, and in a 
messuage in Carleton Curlegh (Carlton Curlieu), all which pasture, &c. they 
together with the said Edward Grey, the son, James, Earl of Wiltshire, and 
Thomas Fyndern', knight, had lately held of the grant of Elizabeth Grey, 
Lady Ferrers of Groby, mother of the said Edward Grey, the son. 27 June, 
8 Edward IV. Seals. 

[ ] B. 105. Decision of W. and R., abbots of Coombe and Rewley (de 

Regali loco), relative to a suit by the abbot of Bittlesden against the abbot 
of Bruerne (de Brueria) for a yearly rent granted by Joceline, abbot of 
Bruerne, to the house of Bittlesden. The eve of the Nones of June, 1291. 

[Warw.] B. 106. Letters of attorney by Reginald son of Jordan de Etona, 
for Aceus de Cotes to receive a yearly sum from the prior and convent 
of Erbury, and to pay the same to Robert the Wheelwright (rottario) for 
the rent due for land in Araleg', and also'for a rent which the said Reginald 
and Jordan his father had granted to the prior, &c. Witnesses : Robert 
Briton of Floleg', William de Seis, Henry de Aula and others (named). 
Seal. 

I. of Wight. B. 107. Demise by John, abbot of Quarr and the convent of that 
place, to Richard Strepar' and Emma, his wife, and Richard, their son, 
of the reversion of tenements called 'Metholes Place' in the parish of 



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Arreton, together with a moiety of a moor adjacent to the same, and 
of tenements called ' Spanners Place ' with other lands in the same parish. 
28 February, 20 Edward IV. 

I. of Wight. B. 108. Agreement between John Forward, abbot of Quarr, and 
Nicholas Lisle, knight, patron of the church and chapel of Woditon, 
determining a dispute which had arisen between Geoffrey, late abbot of 
Quarr, and the convent of Quarr, as parsons and proprietors of the parish 
church of Arreton in the Isle of Wight, and Sir Thomas Yonge, vicar of 
that church, of the one part ; and Sir Thomas Carpynter, parson of the 
church and chapel of Woditon, in the same island, of the other part, 
touching the tithes, both great and small, of certain demesne lands apper- 
taining to the manor of Wodyton, and lying within the parish of Arreton, 
viz. such tithes to be paid to the parson of the church and chapel of 
Woditon, subject to yearly payments to both the abbot of Quarr and the 
vicar of Arreton. 20 August, 1488. 

I. of Wight. B. 109. Demise by John, abbot of Quarr, and the convent of that 
place to Thomas Moreyn, the younger, of the reversion of tenements called 
' Metewholes Place ' in the parish of Arreton, together with a moiety of a 
moor adjacent to the same, and tenements and lands called ' Spanneris' 
with other lands, &c., in the same parish. Michaelmas Day, 4 Henry VII. 
Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 110. Demise by Thomas London', abbot of Quarr in the Isle of 
Wight, to John Salter, of Roxhall, and Robert Salter, his son and heir, 
of laud called 'Blakelonde' (in the parish of Arreton). Michaelmas Day, 
13 Henry VII. 

[Hants.] B. 111. Grant by Adam le Deyere of Fordyngebrigge, to Stephen le 
Bounde and Alice, his wife, of a corrody in each week to be received 
from the prior and convent of Bremmore. Wednesday after the Purification, 
26 Edward III. 

, [Wilts.] B. 112. Grant by Walter Skarlet, warden of the chantry of Edyndon', 

to Isabella de Cameys, abbess of Eomsey, of land in Edynton. St. Valen- 
tine's Day, 32 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

', [Warw.] B. 113. Grant by Juliana daughter of Hugh de Langeleia, to the 

church and monks of Bordesley, of land in the territory of Eadricheston. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Kinton, John de Burleg', and others (named). 
Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 114. Grant by Geoifrey le Maundewere to Eoger son of Adam de 
Semlyng, of lands in the vill of Arretou abutting upon the highway leading 
from Horyngeford to the church of Arreton and upon the path from 
Fuleford to the highway aforesaid, and in the territory of Horyngeford in 
the moor called ' le Holemor,' with pasturage in the said moor, together 
with housebote, heybote, and spyr. Witnesses : John le Flemeng, Robert 
de Cosham, William le Barun, and others (named). Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 115. Demise by Ph., abbot of Quarr, and the convent of that place 
to Adam le Plehge, son of Roger le Plehge, of land in the vill of Arreton 
and of a moor there. [A.D. 1234-1256.] Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 116. Grant by Philip Mandewere, son of Ralph Mandewerre, to 
the abbey of Quarr, of land in Bromforlang [in Arreton], on the west of 
Horingeford. Witnesses: William de Glamorgan, Thomas de Evercy, 
John le Flemeng, and others (named). 

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[I. of Wight.] B. 117. Grant by Ralph de Mandewurre, with the consent of Avicia 
his wife, to the abbey of Quarr, of land called ' Langelond ' [in Arreton]. 
Witnesses : William de Insula, John de Wrdeville, Roger de Aula, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 118. Grant by Geoffrey le Maundeworre, to Roger de Sentling, of 
lands in Areton abutting upon Foleford, and in ' la Trande Mede.' 
Witnesses: Hugh le Fleming, Robert do la Hale, Robert de Coshan, and 
others (named). 

Endorsed : Roger de Stheintling'. 

[ ] B. 119. Grant by Robert Syward, of Erie, to Katherine, his daughter, 

of laud called ' le Knygtes croft' in the vill of Erie. Thursday after St. John 
ante portam Latinam. 9 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

Susscr. B. 120. Release by William Wescombe to John Duddeley, of his 

right in lauds, tenements, &c. lying within the town (infra burguni) of 
Arundel and parish of Benstede. 13 August, 21 Edward IV. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 121. Regulations by Walter Neyrnuyt, prior of Canons' Asliby, 
relative to services to be said for the souls of any deceased prior or canon 
of that House. [Edward III.] Paper. 

[ ] B. 122. Release by William son of Robert Jurdan of . . ., to the 

monks of Bordesley, of his right in a yearly rent issuing out of land in the 

territory of Witnesses : Walter de North . . . ., Richard de la 

Wychall', and others (named). Much injured. 

[Glouc.] B. 123. Grant by Robert son of Ralph de Estlech', to the abbey of 

Bruerne, of a yearly rent and service out of land in Estlech, and also 
land in the vill and territory of Estlech, with a sheep-walk (bercharia) upon 
the said land in Hemegarston, together with the liberty of enclosing four 
acres of land with ? wall, or ditch for their own use. Witnesses: Henry 
Beaufiz, Simon le Masun, and others (named). A.D. 1256. fragment oj 
seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 124. Grant by John Lupus, knight, lord of Asshen, to Joan, his 
daughter, of land in Asshen. The feast of St. Hilary, 24 Edward. [I.] 
Paper. 

[Sussex.] B. 125. Grant by Joan, late wife of Elias Chenny, to William Stoke- 
man, of Avesforde, of a house and curtilages in Estergate. Friday after 
St. Hilary, 5 Edward III. 

N'hamp. B. 126. Release by John son and heir of Laurence Mortymer, to Sir 
Thomas Colepepyr, knight, of his right in the manor of Asshen, with the 
advowson of a third part of the church of Rode, together with the chapel 
of Asshen, &c. ; and also in other lands, &c. in Westpirie. Sunday before 
St. Margaret, 12 Henry IV. 

N'hamp. B. 127. Release by Henry son of Roger de Haclenton, to the prior 

and canons of Esseby, of his right to the homage of Ralph le Freman of 
Lycchebarewe (Litchborough). Witnesses : Thomas son of Sampson de 
Lychebarewe, Hugh le Boteillur, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] B. 128. Grant by Thomas Prat, of Asschele, to Adam Stanborwe and 

Aveline his wife, and to Nicholas Weydyop, of lands in the fields of 
Asschele. Monday the feast of St. Vincent, 41 Edward III. 

[Norf] B. 129. Grant by Robert Malverne, Nicholas Malverne, and Thomas 

at Hyll, of Asshill, to William Bottysford and Robert Newell, of a messuage 
and lands in the vill and fields of Asshill. Thursday before St. Matthew, 
49 Henry VI. Seals. 



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[Norf.] B. 130. Release by Henry Rysyng, of Totyngton, son and heir of 

Richard Rysyng late of Asshell, to Nicholas Adam, Henry Spelinan, 
Richard Wryght, and John Warde, of his right in a pasture in the meadows 
of Asshell, 10 June, 12 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Somers.] B. 131. Demise by William Alyngton, Richard Danvers, and John 
Pulter, to Robert Cocceres, Joan his wife, and Margaret, their daughter, of 
a tenement in Ayssholt, and a close called ' le Gore.' 14 January, 
16 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 132. Demise by Thomas cle Scherlecote, minister of the house of 

Tcvelesford (Thelesford), and the brethren of that house, to John othe 
Grene of Warelaitton, of a messuage and land in the vill and fields of 
Asschorn (Ashorn). Friday after St. Luke, 35 Edward HI. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 133. Grant by Geoffrey de Symely to John the Fisher (Piscatori) 

of Asshesho, and Alice, his wife, of a fourth part of his demesne lands 
in Assesho, with land in ' la Ho.' St. Augustine's day. 26 Edward I. 

[Warw.] B. 134. Grant by Geoffrey, son of William Syrneli of Badeford, to 

John son of Gilbert the Fisher (Piscatori) of Ashyshou, of lands in the 
fields of Ashyho, part thereof lying .in ' le Ho,' and part in ' le Wiyenehei.' 
Witnesses : Sir Ivo the Chaplain son of Gilbert the Fisher (Piscatoris), 
and others (named). Wednesday before the Annunciation. 27 Edward I. 

[Warw.] B. 135. Demise by Roger son and heir of John Gopille of Watbur- 

leye, to Alan Scatheloc, of Coventry, and Roger del Newelond, of a 
meadow in Ahsschawe (A show) and of a field adjoining. Witnesses: 
John de Clifton the bailiff and Roger de Pacwode the coroner of Coventry, 
and others (named), 9 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 136. Grant by Isabella, late wife of Richard Schayl of Asscheshow, 

to her son Richard, of all her lands, &c., in the vill and territory of Assches- 
how, together with the meadow called Smedole' in Ma Howmede.' 
Wednesday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 11 Edward II. 
Seal. 

I. of Wight. B. 137. Letter of attorney by Thomas Mewys, of the Isle of Wight, 
for Geoffrey Gate and John Bisshop to receive a sum of money for him 
from Joan, late wife of John Pole formerly of the county of Essex. 
4 February, 7 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 138. Grant by Henry Symmesone, of Kenelleworthe, to Henry 
Bolfynch, of Assho, of land in Assho. Sunday after St. Ambrose, 
20 Richard II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 139. Grant by John Bulf . . . h, of Assho, to William Brouhton, 

or Browhton, of Coventry, of the lands and tenements in the vill and fields 
of Assho, of which he had been enfeoffed by William son and heir of 
Richard Hurleston of Assho. 31 July, . . Henry IV. Much injured. 

[Warw.] B. 140. Indenture relative to the delivery by Thomas, abbot of Stoneley, 

to Thomas Hunt, by the hands of John Smyth, to the use of Richard 
Knyveton, of twenty marks and two obligations under the convent seal, con- 
ditionally that if the said Richard seal a deed of release unto John Huggeford 
and John Smyth of his right in nine meses ', two ' carues ' of land, &c., 
and the moiety of the fishing of the Avon, &c. in Assho, and deliver it to 
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at the next assizes at Derby, as the deed of the said Richard Knyvetou, 
and also if the said Richard seal an obligation and deliver it to the said 
Thomas Kebell, as his deed, for delivery to the aforesaid abbot ; then 
Thomas Hunt is to deliver the obligations as the deeds of the said abbot to 
the said Richard Knyveston, or else to keep the said deeds and redeliver 
them to the said John Smyth. 1 July, 20 Edward IV. English. 

Warw. B. 141. Letter of attorney by Richard Knyveton for William Ranes 

to enter and take seisin of lands, &c. ; and of a moiety of a fishery in the 
water of the Avon, in Assho co. Warwick, lately recovered against Thomas, 
the abbot, and the convent of Stonley. 10 June, 20 Edward IV. 

[Warw.] B. 142. Demise by Alice, late the wife of John Knyveton, to John 

Hawkins, of Assho, and Juliana his wife, and their soc John, of her free 
fishery in Assho in the water called 'Avon' from Alfedfordbrugge to 
Chesfordbrugge. 12 March, 5 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 143. Grant by John son of Simon de Fynham son of John the 

bailiff (prepositi) of Stonley, to Gilbert de Assesh', of land in the 
territory of Assesho. Injured. 

[Warw.] B. 144. Grant by ... Tayllour, of Asshisho (Ashow), to Richard 

son of , of a cottage with a curtilage in the vill of Asshisho. 

Injured. 

[Surrey.] B. 145. Grant by John Jonesone, of Asshede, to Richard ate Legh, of 
Hedlegh, and Henry, his sou, of land in the field of Asstede. Michaelmas 
Day, 15 Edward II. Seal. 

[Surrey.] B. 146. Grant by John Jonessone, of Asstede, to Richard ate Leigh, 

of Hedlegh, of land in the field of Asstede. Monday before the Nativity 
of the Blessed Virgin, 16 Edward I. 

[Surrey.] B. 147. Release by Philip Cradewey and Thomas Walter, of Roynton, 
to Matilda, late the wife of William Pundey of Rouynton, of their right in 
land in the territory of Ahstede. 48 Edward III. Seals. 

[Wore.] B. 148. Grant by John called 'Centenemer' of Pershore, of n 

yearly sum to the light of the chapel of the Blessed Mary of the 
abbey of Pershore. Witnesses: Hugh Dispensator, William his son, 
Walter de Caldewelle, and others (named). 

Somers. B. 149. Grant by Norman Wassheburne to John Chokke, William 

Sargeaunt, John Spore, clerk, Richard Brugge, and John Stauntou, of a 
moiety of the manor of Asshton Theynes, and of lands, &c. in Longeasshton 
near Bristol. 1 1 October, 7 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

Somers. B. 150. Letter of attorney by Norman Wassheborne for William 

Lewes and Thomas Kynge to deliver seisen to John Chokke, William 
Sergeaunt, John Spore, Richard Brugge, and John Staunton,of a moiety of 
the manor of Theynes Court alias Asshton Theynes, with its appurtenances 
in Longeasshton near Bristol ; and also of lands, &c. in Longeasshton. 
11 October, 7 Edward IV. 

[ ] B. 151. Grant by Philip de Middelton to Roger, prior of Chirbury, 

and the convent of that place, of stones from his quarries for building their 
houses. Witnesses : Walter son of Hugh, Robert de Wyntre, William 
de Wynnesbur', Philip de Stanewardin, and Hugh de Weston." Seal, 



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B. 152. Grant by Jordan the Chamberlain (camerarivs) to Clarissa 
daughter of Geoffrey, and her sons, of land, formerly the property of 
Eustace de Wilbruham, and a messuage. Witnesses : Payn de Loudoniis, 
Thurstan de Radewintra, and others (named). 

B. 153. Grant by William Warin and Isabella, his wife, of Aspdene, 
to Richard Atehulle of . . . , of land [in Aspeden] in the field called 
' . . erydene.' . . . after St. Gregory, 47 Edward III. 

B. 154. Release by William Fitz Rauf, of Bradefeld, to his son 
William of his right in a yearly rent for the manor of Aspeden, and also of 
his right in the said manor. Saturday after All Saints Day, 7 Richard II. 

B. 155. Demise by John Spern', of Buntyngfeld, to William atte 
Watere, Walter Mynis, of Warwick, and Robert Cok, of Heremad Magna 
(Great Hormead), of all the lands, &c. which he had had with Geoffrey 
Deyere, of Buntyngford, of the feoffinent of Hugh Reede of Gompsford, 
in the vills and llelds of Aspeden, Throkkynge, Bokelonde, Wydyale, and 
Alfladuwyk, and in the hamlet of Buntyngford. Thursday the feast of 
St. Oswald, 9 Henry IV. 

B. 156. Release by Isabella, relict of William Weles of Buntyngford, 
to Robert Debaud, of Aspeden, co. Herts, of her right in land called 
' Twobusshes ' lying in the field called ' Stonelfeld,' and other land in the 
field called ' Refeld.' 5 December, 13 Henry IV. 

B. 157. Release by Thomas Smyth, Joan Wendy and Thomas Pilche 
to lialph Josselyn, citizen, of London and Philippa, his wife, of their right 
in the manor of Aspeden called ' Aspedenhalle,' in Aspeden. 28 January, 
29 Henry VI. Seals. 

B. 158. Grant by Hamauric Alkernuns, son of Luke Alkernuns, to 
Hugh Dele, of a moiety of the vill of Alpsedene and the vill of Brokesheved. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Rocheford, Ralph de Hihenton, Reginald son of 
Frebern, William the Marshal (marescallus), and others (named). Seal. 

B. 159. Demise by Matilda de Grandissono, prioress of Acornbury, to 
Roger ate Baure of Checkeley, of a meadow at Asperton. 2 September, 
24 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 160. Grant by Juliana, late wife of Sir Robert de Chaucumbe, to 
the church of SS. Peter and Paul of Chaucumbe and the canons of that 
place, of land in the territory of .... Witnesses : William 
Bagoth, Robert de Forewude, Walter de Cherlecote, and others (named). 

Endorsed : Aspeleya. 

B. 161. Grant by Ivo son of Simon de Dena, to William de Wakerleia, 
of all his right to William Swetbodi, of Stanerne, and Liveva his wife. 
Witnesses : John son of Simon de Dena, William de Essel', Robert de 
Seinleg', and others (named). 

B. 162. Grant by Richard Toky, of Astwhode, and John Hygyns, of 
Hylberworthe, to Robert Bradewey, of Astwhode Musard, and Alice his 
wife, of a messuage in Astwhode Musard. Thursday before St. Paul, 
31 Henry VI. Seal. 

B. 163. Grant by Richard Gebons, of Pepulton, co. Worcester, to 
Edward Huband, lord of Astwood, of- a messuage and curtilage in Astwood 
Musard. 31 May, 8 Henry VII. Seal. 



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[Bucks.] B. 164. Grant by Edward Hubande, of Astewode, to the church and 
monastery of Bordesley, of a yearly payment out of a messuage called 

' Braddeways ' lying within the demesne or manor of Astewode 

St. Paul, 12 Henry VII. 

[ ] B. 165. Grant by Edward Hubaude, lord of Stretcheastwood, to the 

church and monastery of Bordesley, of a messuage with curtilage in 
Stretcheastevvood called 'Bradweys.' 31 January, 12 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 166. Grant by Braya daughter of William a Istetone of West 

Angemeryng, to William Cuttyng, of Est Angemeryng, of a messuage and 
land in the vill of Atheryngton, of which she with Alice her sister had 
been enfeoffed. Tuesday the feast of the Epiphany, 9 Edward II. 
Endorsed: ' Adryngton.' 

[Sussex.] B. 167. Grant by William Cuttyng, of 1st Angemerynge, to Richard 

le Gore, of Salvyngtone, and Cecilia his wife, and William and William 
(sic) their sons, of a messuage with a curtilage in the vill of Adtheryngtouc 
and of land there, which he held of the feoffment of Braya daughter of 
William au Istetone of West Angemerynge. Adtheryngtone, Sunday 
after Easter, 9 Edward II. 

Endorsed: 'Adryngton.' Seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 168. Demise by Richard le Gor, of Atheringtone, to Peter Brnye, 

of the same place, of a messuage, land, and pasturage in ' le Frithleise.' 
Sunday before St. Laurence, 17 Edward II. 
Endorsed : Adryngton, le Fry thlez. Seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 169. Grant by Joan le Toghe, relict of Robert Arnald of 
Atheryngtone, and Annor', relict of Adam le Ysmongar' of the same 
place, to Adam Tymyng, of Codelawe, and Clarissa, his wife, of land in 
Atheringtone in the field called ' Wyntercroft.' Sunday after SS. Peter 
and Paul, 18 Edward II. 

Endorsed : Adryngton. Fragments of seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 170. Covenant between William le Gore, of Atheringtone, and 
John Averil, of the same place, relative to a demise to the latter of n 
tenement and land in Brokefurlang, and of a pasturage in Atheryngton. 
Friday after St. Gregory, 14 Edward III. 
Endorsed: Adryngton. Seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 171. Counterpart of B. 17O. Seal. 

[Somers.] B. 172. Release by Bartholomew, clerk of the Castle of Lanceyeton' 

(Lauuceston), son of Gilbert de Aqua, late scholar of Tanton, to William 
Welond, of Tanton, from an action for assault at Christmas 1286, for half 
a mark. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Tymbercombe, vicar of Tanton, Mast* r 
Walter de Tolre, master of the schools at Tanton, and others (named). 
Fragments of seal. 

[Sussex.] B. 173. Demise by Richard, the bailiff of Atherinton, to John Lok' 

and Matilda his wife, and their son William, of a messuage and land in 
Totigton', to be held of the demesne of Atherington. Michaelmas Day, 
50 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Totyngton, demise of land there by the bailiff of Adryngton. 
Seal broken. 

[N'hamp.] B. 174. Release by Robert del Estre to the nuns of Sewardesley, of 
his right in the grant made by his father to that house. Witnesses : 
Hugh son of Robert de Shitelhanger, Thomas BoterelF, and others 
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B. 175. Grant by William le Toghe, of Atherington, to Peter le 
Bovirre, of that place, of land in the vill of Atherington and of a pasturage 
called ' Friehlese.' Witnesses : Kichard de Middleton, Roger de 
Belesham, Peter de Elmere, and others (named). Injured. 

Endorsed : Adry ugton. 

B. 176. Grant by Lucas de Vyene, lord of Cudelawe, to William the 
Clerk (derico), son of Peter le Bovir of Aserington, of a yearly rent issuing 
out of a messuage and curtilage in Aserington, and of land in the field of the 
vill of Aserigton. Witnesses : Peter de Elmere, Roger Malebranche, 
and others (named). 

Endorsed: Adryngton. Seal broken. 

B. 177. Grant by Roger Coketh, son and heir of John Coket of Arring- 
thon, to Geoffrey Brugham, chaplain, of land at Arinthon in the parish of 
Climpinges (Climping), for which the said Geoffrey gave to the said Roger 
and Joan, his wife, a messuage and land in the vill of Wikes in the parish 
of Lumenistr' (Leominster), and also ten marks. Witnesses : Nigel de 
Broke, John Peche, Lucas de Viane, Peter de Elmere, Roger Malebraunche, 
and others (named). Endorsed: Adrington. 

B. 178. Letter of attorney by John Fyneus, chief justice of the 
King's Bench, Thomas Roche, a Baron of the Exchequer, Hugh Cloptou, 
citizen and alderman of London, and Edmund Stephens, for Thomas 
Burden to receive seisin of a messuage from Augustus Forde, Thomas 
Smyth the younger, and John Smyth. 8 February, 11 Henry VII. Seals. 

B. 179. Grant by Roger Gybuns, clerk, and William Walters to 
John Noteward, and Amicia, his wife, of the land and tenements which they 
lately had of the grant of the said John. Sunday before St. Katherine, 
11 Henry IV. 

B. 180. Release by William Hull, vicar in the collegiate church of 
Asteley, to Robert Betrych the younger, of Asteley, from all actions against 
him. Easter Eve, 10 Henry V. Fragment of seal. 

B. 181. Letter of attorney by John Harwell, of Whitley, co. Warwick, 
for John Cramelyngton to receive a sum of money from Thomas Poyntz, 
of Frampton Coterell co. Gloucester. 7 October, 30 Henry VI. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 182. Grant by Geoffrey the Smith (faber) of Attenestona, to his 
son Ralph, of the messuage which he held of the feoffrnent of the prior of 
Esseby. Witnesses : William Deynte of Attenestona, Robert Tareman 
and Robert Brakkele, both of the same place, and others (named). 

[ ] * B. 183. Grant by Robert de Heseloure to the abbey of Bordesley 

of a yearly rent. Witnesses : Ralph de Welneford, Henry de Buninton, 
Robert son of Robert de Heselour', Stephen parson of the church of 
Buninton, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 184. Grant by John de la Hyda and Juliana, his wife, to the 
canons of Orbury (Arbur'), of a yearly rent due from Roger Toy of Chel- 
verescot'. Witnesses : William de Seez, John son of Abel de Eton', 
Walter de Hardredeshull', and others (named) . Fragment of seal. 

[Notts.] B. 185. Release by Robert Torkard, of Hokenal (Hucknall-Torkard), 

to William Baudri, of that place, of his right in the marriage of Walter son 
of Roger Palf reyman, with the land of the said Walter to hold till the said 
Walter is of age. Witnesses : Thomas, parson of Eyseleye, Robert de 
Fenton, Robert de Bramkote, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 



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[Warw.] B. 186. Release by John Herman to Richard Boteler, vicar of the 

church of Alspathe, Richard Birches, John Bykeuhall, of Atherston, and 
John Gy, of Hampton, from all actions against them. Friday before St. 
Lnke, 7 Henry IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Line.] B. 187. Release by William Glycle, of Kynnardfery in the isle of 

Axholme, to Robert Tailliour, of Overburnham, in the said isle, and Joan 
his wife, from all actions against them. Michaelmas Day, 15 Henry VI. 
Fragment of seal. 

Berks. B. 188. Bond by John Levyngton, late of Churchspene, and John 

Streugger, of Benham Valence, to Thomas Roger. 19 December, 
39 Henry VI. Fragments of seals. 

[Warw.] B. 189. Grant by Elizabeth, late the wife of John de Walton, to the 

nuns of Catesby, of a rent payable by William le Gupill without Coventry. 
Witnesses : Simon de Walton, Henry de Ladbroke, Philip cle Winchecumb, 
and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 190. Release by Jordan le Say, of Farnbur', to the nuns of Catesby 
of his right in a yearly rent payable by John Chatere, of Lower Suwebur', to 
the house of Catesby, which rent was of the fee of the said Jordan le Say. 
Thursday after the Decollation of St. John the Baptist, 18 Edward I. 

[Surrey.] B. 191. Grant by Richard Godman, of Kyngcston, to William de la 
Strode, the younger, of land. Witnesses : Edward Lovekyn, Thomas le 
Templer, and others (named). Tuesday after St. Augustine the Archbishop, 
24 Edward I. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 192. Release by Roger son of Roger de Moubray, to Ralph son of 

Thomas de Brunham, of his right in the land which the latter held of the 
feoffment of Ralph son of Margery. Witnesses: Thomas de Brunham, 
Robert Takel, Robert Laundels, and many others (named). 

[ ] B. 193. Covenant between Roger de Borewardescot', rector of the 

church of St. Helen of , and Christina, .... of Walter Coterel, 

of the other part, relative to a yearly payment by the said Roger to the 
said Christina. Witnesses : Nicholas de Middelt', Iwo de Guldeford, and 
others (named). Much injured. 

| ] B. 194. Covenant between Edmund de Lacy, of the one part, and 

William Lungeespee of the other, viz. that in the octave of the Purification 
at London, the said E. de Lacy will place himself at the disposition of his 
friends, i.e. of his mother and of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, 
Hugh Dispenser, and Walter de Ludham : and the said William Lungeespee 
will place himself at the disposition of Fulk Basset, Bishop of London, 
Stephen Lunge . . ., Philip Basset, and J . . de Ar . . del, for completing 
the marriage of Henry, son of E. de Lacy, and Margaret the daughter of 
W. Lungespee, and for giving and receiving lands, &c. A.D. 1258. 
Injured. 

[Leic.] B. 195. Bond by John Russell, of Sewstern, viz., that if the lands, 

&c. granted by him to Ralph de Crumbewelle, knight, cannot be legally so 
conveyed, the bond for ten marks of Margaret, late the wife of Roger 
Beler, kniglit, is to be void ; and further, if the conveynnoc be void, lie is 
to repay at Kirkeby to the said Alice the sum of five marks which he 
had received from her. Kirkeby, 2 November, 35 Edward III, Seal 
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[ICent.] B. 196. Bond by Adam son of Stephen de Eide, to the abbot and 

convent of Dunes (de Dunis) relative to land sold to them. Witnesses : 
Stephen the chaplain vicar of Eastchurch, Nicholas chaplain of the 
said church, and others (named). Seal. 

[Surrey.] B. 197. Release by Kobert de Pitericheshamne, -with the consent of 
Margery his wife, to Simon de Hecche, son of William Palmer, of their right 
in a yearly rent payable by Simon, son of John North, for a shop, subject 
to a yearly payment of five pence, viz. two pence halfpenny at each of the 
feasts of Easter and Michaelmas to the court of Kingeston. Witnesses : 
William de Strode, Thomas Beset, Peter Baudewine, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 198. Indenture tripartite between Walter, Lord de Manny, of 
the one part, John Malwayu, citizen of London, and the prior of St. Bar- 
tholomew, Smithfield, of the other, witnessing that a general acquittance 
against all manner of actions is to be delivered to the said prior to hold for 
them, viz., the said Walter de Manny granting, if the said John Malwayn be 
impeached or impleaded by him, his heirs, &c., by virtue of a recognizance 
for four pounds made in his favour, that then the said acquittance is to be 
delivered to the said John Malwayn ; and the said John Malwayn granting 
that if he be not impleaded by the said Walter de Manny, his heirs, &c., 
that then the said acquittance should remain in the custody of the said 
prior. 8 July, 24 Edward III. French. 

Heref. B. 199. Receipt by John Hervy, precentor of the cathedral of Here- 

ford, to Ralph Hauys and Richard Gardyner, executors of Thomas Downe 
late precentor in that cathedral, for eight marks. 14 September, 
6 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 200. Sale by Matthew, vicar of the church of St. Martin, to the 

nuns of St. Michael Stamford, of land and a house, which he had bought 
from Walter Wnwyne with three marks of silver given him by Matildis de 
Bereham, a nun of that house. Further , the said Matildis granted the 
rent of the aforesaid house to the convent of St. Michael for a pittance on 
the day of St. Mary Magdalene ; Peter the prior, the prioress and whole 
convent consenting. 

Essex. B. 201. Indenture relative to a bond, dated 7 January, 34 Henry VI., 

N'hamp. given by Thomas Thorpe, of London, to John Catesby, son of Hugh 

Catesby, and to John Snype and for a mortgage by him to them of his lands, 

&c. at Beenewell and Lylleford co. Northampton, and at Ilford in the 

pariah of Berkyng co. Essex. 8 January, 34 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 202. Demise by the prioress and nuns of Langley to Henry de 

Wigornia, of lands in the vill and fields of Barkeby, together with the 
manor. Witnesses : Peter de Nichale, William le Walleys, Hugh vicar of 
Barkeby, and others (named). 

[Leic.] B. 203. Grant by Richard Amory, of Thorpe next Barkeby, to his 

son John Amory, of the same place, of a messuage and lands in Thorpe 
aforesaid and in Hamilton. Wednesday after St. John ante Portam 
Latinam, 9 Henry IV. 

[Lic.] B. 204. Release by Thomas, son of Thomas de Lincoln, for the sake 

of his own soul and that of Alice his wife, to the prioress and nuns of 
Langeley next Bredon of his right in all lands in Barkeby and Thorpe, 
which the said prioress and nuns had of the enfeoffment of Peter son of 
Thomas de Line', his uncle, or of the grant of John de Wyntonia, formerly 
Archdeacon of Leicester. Thursday before SS. Philip and James. 
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B. 205. Release by Thomas le Turnur, of Leicester, to the nuns of 
Langley next Bredon, of his right in lands, &c. in Barkeby and Torp. 
Witnesses : Peter son of Eoger de Leyrc', William le Waleys of Anlep, 
and others (named). Seal. 

B. 206. Grant by Simon son of Robert the Cook (cod) of Bars- 
worde, with the consent of Matilda his wife, to the canons of Suleby, of land 
in the fields of Barsword upon Barlichul. Witnesses : John de Lodbroc, 
Philip Bretun, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 207. Release by Matilda, late the wife of Thomas de Lyncoln', to 
her son Peter de Lyncoln', of her right in land in the fields of Barkby, held 
by Henry Ays and Gilbert the Carter (caretarius), together -with the said 
Henry and Gilbert and all their belongings. Witnesses : Peter son of 
Roger de Leycestr', Gerard de Hamelton', and others (named). 

B. 208. Release by Adam son of William de Baruwe to the prioress 
and convent of Acornebury, of his right in land in Barue. Witnesses : 
William de la Lawe, Robert Braci, and others (named). 

B. 209. Release by Peter de Lincoln, son of Thomas de Lincoln, to 
the nuns of Langley near Bredon, to hold in frank almoin, of his right in 
land in the vill and field of Barkeby held by William le Weris, together with 
the said William and all his belongings ; in part of his demesne land upon 
' le Thyrnehov,' ' le Thwerewong ' and Morfurlong ; and also in a yearly 
rent issuing out of the same. Witnesses : Robert de Foleville, Eustace de 
Foleville, and others (named). Injured. 

B. 210. Grant by Thomas le Turnur, of Leicester, to the nuns of 
Langley near Bredon, of a yearly rent payable by Hugh, vicar of Barkeby, 
issuing out of. land in the territory of Barkeby. Witnesses : Walter 
Gerond, William le Poer, William de Syleby, and others (named). Seal. 

B. .211. Demise by Alice, prioress of Langley, and the nuns of that place, 
to Amicia, relict of Peter de Lincoln, of land in Barkeby. Witnesses : 
John de Diggeby, Robert de Norton, and others (named). Fragment of 
seal. 

B. 212. Demise by Isabella, prioress of Langley, and the nuns of that 
place, to Robert son of William son of Hugh de Barkeby, of land in the 
fields of Barkeby. Witnesses : Gerond de Hamilton, Walter Geroud of 
Barkeby, and others (named). A.D. 1265. Fragment of seal. 

B. 213. Release by Richard Brauncestr', of Rothele, chaplain, to 
Richard Danvers, of Bannebury, of his right in lands, formerly the property 
of his brother John Bauncestr' and Margery his wife, and of John their sou, 
in the vill and fields of Banuebery, Codthropp, and Wykham. Witnesses : 
Thomas Wakfeld the mayor and William Byssharn the bailiff of the town 
of Leicester, and others (named). Wednesday before Easter, 17 Richard II. 
Fragment of seal. 

B. 214. Grant by Geoffrey the Marshal (Marescallus) of Banneburi 
to Alexander Goilin, of a house in the vill of Banneburi. Witnesses : 
David de Haclint', Ralph de Wavercurt, with the whole Court of Banneburi, 
and others (named). 

B. 215. Grant by John Neweman, to John Danvers, both of 
Bannebury, of land lying in the Neulond of Bannebury. Monday after 
St. Nicholas, 5 Henry IV. Seal. 






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B. 216. Grant in frank almoin by Thomus le Turnur, son of Philip 
le Turnur of Leicester, to the nuns of Langley next Bredon, of land in 
the territory of Barkeby. Witnesses : Gerald de Hamilton, Roger do 
Eoyeleye of Sycheston', and others (named). Seal. 

B. 217. Release by the men of Streugesham, viz. Ralph Harding, 
John de la Bruere, Walter Balli, William the Miller (molendinarius) , and 
Walter son of Geoffrey, to Roger, the abbot of Pershore. and the convent of 
that place, of their right in the land called ' Barbecroft' in Strengesham, 
granted to the abbot and convent by Philip de Kaillewey. Witnesses : Eudo 
de Bellocampo, Peter de Wika, and others (named). Fragment of seals. 

B. 218. Counterpart of B. 215. Seal. 

B. 219. Demise, by B , prior of Beauvalo (de Bella Valle), and 

the convent of that place, to Hugh de Annesley, of their capital messuage, 
and lands in Bagthorpe. 20 October, 14 Henry IV. 

B. 220. Grant by Richard son of Nigel to the priory of Burcester, 
of land in the moor of Great Banelaunde. Witnesses : Robert de Moula, 
Henry de Berton, and others (named). 

Endorsed in a later hand : Neueton. Seal. 

B. 221. Letter of attorney by Thomas de Roos, lord of Hamelak, 
to William de Weston and John Witeside, of Helmesley, for the delivery 
to John de Nevill, knight, lord of Raby, of seisin of the manors of Baildon 
and Thornton in Craven, the advowson of the church of Thornton, &c., and 
of all his lands in the vills of Everby, Baildon and Thornton. 8 July, 
46 Edward III. 

B. 222. Grant in frank almoin by Walter Britrich to the abbey of 
Esseby, of a yearly rent issuing out of a messuage and lands [in 
Atteneston]. Witnesses : William the clerk of Atteneston, Gilbert de 
Gretewrye, William Deynte, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 223, Grant by John son of William le Trappere of Kentebur', 
to John de Hynkel, vicar of the church of Eton 1 , of land in the field of 
Attleberge. Witnesses : Ralph Page of Attleye, John Hocheman of Eton', 
and others (named.) Seal. 

B. 224. Grant by John Unfrey, of Eton', to John de Langley, of 
Covintry, and Alice, his wife, of land in the field of Attleberg'. 
Witnesses : John Hycheman, Henry le Weyte, and others (named). 

B. 225. Grant by Roger de Boys, of Atteneston, to John the Soutcr 
(sutor') of Esseby Canons, of lands in the fields of Atteneston. Witnesses : 
Robert Fareman of Atteneston, Ralph Deynte and Richard Fareman of 
the same place, and o'hers (named). 

B. 226. Grant by William Deynte, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of land, &c. in the field of A.tteneston. Witnesses : 
William de Atteneston, Gilbert de Grettewrye, Robert Fareman, and others 
(named). 

B. 227. Grant by Roger de Boys, of Atteneston, to Eustace son of 
William Pacy of Paddebiry in Preston, of land in the field of Atteneston. 
Witnesses : Ralph Deynte, Roger Fareman, Johu Attewelle, and others 
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[N'hamp.] B. 228. Grant by Walter JBrittich, of Atteneston, to Ralph the Smith 
(fabro) of Atteneston, and Alice, his wife, of land iu the fields of 
Atteneston. Witnesses : Ralph de Atteneston, Roger de Bosco, Robert 
Fareman, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 229. Grant by Walter Britich, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of land in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : William 
Deynte, Robert Fareman, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 230. Grant by William Deynte, of Atteneston, to Richard son of 
William de Atteneston, and Julia his wife, of land in the field of 
Attenoston. Witnesses : Ralph de Atteneston, Roger de Bosco, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[N'hainp.] B. 231. Grant by Robert Attehul, of Atteneston, to his daughter 

Christian, of land in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : Ralph de 

Atteneston, Roger de Boys, Robert Fareman, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 232. Grant, by Ralph Deynte, of Atteneston, son of William Deynte, 
to Alice, daughter of Geoffrey the Smith (fabri) of Atteneston, of land in 
the Aldecroft in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : Richard de le Auney 
of Maydeford, Nicholas de le Auney, John le Rous, and others (named). 

[N'hatup.] B. 233. Grant by Walter, son of Richard Brihtrich of Atteneston, to 
Geoffrey de Atteueston, the smith, and Matilda his wife, of land in the 
field of Atteneston. Witnesses : Richard de Atteneston, William Deiute, 
Robert Fareman, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 234. Grant by Walter Britrich, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Fsseby, of divers yearly rents in Atteneston, and of lands in 
the fields of Atteneston. Witnesses : William de Atteneston, Gilbert dc 
Grettewrye, William Deynte, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 235. Grant by Agnes de Bradden', daughter of Ralph le Palmere 
of Atteneston, to John son of John le Warde of Purston, of a messuage in 
the vill of Atteneston, and land in the fields of the same vill. Sunday 
the feast of St. Mark, 9 Edward II. 

[N'hamp.] B. 236. Release by Walter Bonechose, of Brackel', with the consent 
of Agnes his wife, to Margery de Atteneston, late the wife of Hugh 
Herlingdon, of their right in land in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : 
Richard de Attoneston, William Deinte, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 237. Grant by Walter Britrich, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of a meadow in the field of Atteneston pertaining to ' del 
Chirchelond' at Maydesford, and other meadows pertaining to the same 
Chirchelond at Blakebreche and Alditho. Witnesses : Robert Fareman, 
William Deynte, John de Braddeden', and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 238. Grant by Robert Russel, of Atteneston, to John the Wheel- 
wright (Rotario) of the same place, of lands in the fields of Atteneston. 
Witnesses : Roger de Boys, of Atteneston, Robert Fareman, Ralph 
Deynte, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 239. Grant by John son of Thomas le Frankeleyn of Colewrye, 
to the church and canons of Esseby, of lands in the field of Atteneston. 
Witnesses : Walter Britrich of Atteneston, Robert Fareman, William 
Deynte the younger, and others (named) . Fragment of seal. 



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[N'hamp.] B. 240. Grant by Walter Britrich, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of land in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : William 
de Atteneston, William Deynte, and others (named). Seal. 

Essex. 1 B. 241. John Edward', brother and heir of Thomas Gloucestr', 

Herts. having demised to Ralph, Lord Sudeley, John, Lord Beauchamp, 
Richard Neuton, knight, John Fray and others, and to Robert Cooke the 
manors of Baas, Perers, Geddynges, Langtons, Foxton', Marions and 
Halles, with their appurtenances in Brokesborne, Hoddesdon, Cheshuut, 
Amwell, Wurmeley, and elsewhere co. Hertford, and also the manor 
of Hokes co. Essex, which had descended to him upon the death of 
his said brother, and the same having been subsequently demised at 
his request by the said Robert Cooke to William Say, Andrew Oughgard, 
John Say, Laurence Cheyne, Philip Boteler, John Cheyne, and William 
Port, he thereupon granted a release of his right to the said manors, 
&c., to the last named parties. 28 August, 26 Henry VI. 

[Somers.] B. 242. Grant by John Symond, of Schepharn, to John Markys, 
chaplain, and Robert, son of Gilbert Seward of Ceddr', of land in Banewell. 
Sunday before St. Clement, 14 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Camb.] B. 243. Release by John Morice, of Cambridge, brother of Richard 

Moriee, Agnes late wife of the said Richard, and John de Carlton, chaplain, 
executors of the said Richard Morice, to the prior of Anglesey, of their right 
in land in Bernewell. Witnesses : Stephen Morice, mayor of Cambridge, 
Roger de Resham, and others (named). Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 244. Grant by William, abbot of Suleby, and the convent of that 

place, to Ralph the Cook (coco) of Huthorp, of a toft in the vill of Bariswr' 
(Bareworth). Witnesses : John do Lodbroch', Matthew Galruch', and 
others (named). 

[Leic.] B. 245. Grant by] Simon son of Robert the Cook (Cod) of Bars- 

worph', to Roger Taylur, of Wellesford, of land in the fields of Barsworph' 
(Bareworth). Witnesses : William de Lodbrok, lord of Barsworph', Philip 
le Bretun, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Leic.] B. 246. Release "by Roger le Tayllur, of Welleford, to the abbot and 

convent of Suleby of his right in land in the territory of Bariswrth'. 
Witnesses: Ralph de Walecote, John de Crek, and others (named). 

[Leic.] B. 247. Grant by William son of the Chaplain of Theyngwrth', to 

the abbot of Suleby, and convent of that place, of land in the field of 
Bareswrth'. Witnesses : Reg' son of Richard, Helyas de Wikingeston, 
and others (named). 

B. 248. Release by John son of Margery Vampage, to Henry, abbot 
of Pershore, of his right in land at Baldeshellern'. Witnesses : Hugh 
Dispensator, William Drake, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 249. Grant by Ralph Deynte, of Atnestone, to Thomas Herberd, 
of Daventry, of land in the field of Atnestone. 14 July, 14 Edward II. 

[N'hamp.] B. 250. Grant by Matilda, relict of William le Swoen of Atneston, 
to Thomas Herbord, of Davent', of land in the field Atneston. Wednesday 
before St. Gregory, 10 Edward II. 

[N'hamp.] B. 251. Release by Robert Haryngton to Alexander Colepepyr, of 
his right in the manor of Asshen and advowson in a third part of the 
church of Rode, with the chapel of Asshen, and in lands, &c., in West- 
pyrie, late the property of Thomas Colepepyr, knight ; with a warranty 
against John, abbot of Westminster. 20 February, 5 Hen. VII. Seal. " 



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[N'hamp.] B. 252. Letter of attorney by Thomas Colepeper of the co. Kent, 
knight, and lord of Hardeshull, for William Body, rector of the church 
of Asschene, and John Carter to deliver to John Darell' and others seisin of 
the manor of Asschene with lands in Hertwell and Rode, the advowson of 
one third part of the church of Rode with the chapel of Asschene and lands, 
&c. in Westpereyghe and Burcote. Sunday after Easter Day. 4 Henry VI. 
Seal broken. 

[Warw.] B. 253. Grant by Thomas the Hunter (venator) of Railway to the 

abbey cf Stanley, of his part of a messuage with a croft adjoining, held by 
Ilgerius de Radeweia. Witnesses : Ralph de Stret, Hugh le Noreis, and 
others (named). 

Herts. B. 254. Grant by Thomas Cornewall, knight, to William Say, knight, 

of a third part of the manor of Laurence Eyot (Ayott St. Lawrence), and 
the advowson or turn of presentation to the church of that place. Also 
letter of attorney for William Brornbourgh and Thomas Lyngewood. 
9 July, 21 Henry VII. 

Herts. B. 255. Grant by Edward Hanmar, knight, to William Say, knight, 

of a third part of the manor of Lawrence Eyott, and the advowson or turn 
of presentation to the church of that place. Also letter of attorney for 
William Philippe and Richard Parker. 10 June, 20 Henry VII. Seal. 

Herts. B. 256. Counterpart of B. 255. Seal. 

Herts. B. 257. Grant by John More, William Grevyle, and William Farefax 

to Edward Hanmar, knight, of a third part of the manor of Lawrence Eyott 
with the advowsou or turn of presentation to the church of that place. 
Also letter of attorney for William Philippe and Richard Parker. G June, 
20 Henry VII. Fragments of seals. 

Herts. B. 258. Grant by John More, William Grevyle, and William Farefax 

to Thomas Cornewalle, knight, of a third part of the manor of Lawrence 
Eyott, with the advowson or turn of presentation to the church of that 
place. Also letter of attorney for William Philippe and Richard Parker. 
26 April, 20 Henry VII. 

Herts. B. 259. Grant by John More, William Grevyle, and William F:iyrefax 

to Thomas Cornewalle, knight, of a third part of the manor of Lawrence 
Eyott and the advowson or turn of presentation to the church of that place. 
Also letter of attorney for William Bromborough and Thomas Lyngewod. 
4 July, 21 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

[Hants.] B. 260. Demise by John, prior of St. Denys near Southampton, to 
Nicholas Galltzer, otherwise Gervese, Joan his wife, and John their son, of 
a tenement and la.nd in the street called ' Baggerowe,' and of old known 
as ' Kyngeslond.' , Henry IV. Injured. 

[Glouc.] B. 261. Grant V>y Peter, abbot of Pershore, and the convent of that 

place, to William de Upton and Alice, his wife, the daughter of Robert 
Waifer, of a messuage and land in Little Badminton within the manor of 
Haukesburi. Wednesday after St. Leonard, 25 Edward III. Seal. 

' [Wilts ?] B. 262. Grant by John Hole, prior of Farlegh, and the convent of that 

place to Robert Cardemaker, of Bradeford, and Agnes his wife, of a cottage 
called ' Avenebrygge ' and another in Seynt Olesestret. Vigil of St. John 
the Baptist, 4 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Hants.] B. 263. Grant by Nigel Amfrey, son and heir of Robert Ainfrey, to 

the priory of Bromore, of land in Avenemedc. Witnesses: William 
Espileman, knight, Henry dc Arnewode, and others (named). 



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[Line.] B. 264. Grant by Joan, late wife of Ralph Garton of Overbrunham, 

to her son William, of a messuage in the vill of Overbrunham, and lands 
in the Isle of Haxiholme. Tuesday after St. Denis, 4 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 265. Grant by Thomas son of Walter de Brunham, to John son 

of Thomas de Brunhain, and John son of William de Brunham, of lands 
in the vills and fields of Haxay, Overbrunham, Netherbrunham, Eppeworth, 
Belton and Ouston, and elsewhere in the Isle of Haxholme. 5 July, 
11 Edward III. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 266. Grant by Robert Papyll, of Kynerclfery, to William Breuster, 

of Haxay, and John Eywyer, of Kynerdfery, of lands in the Isle of 
Haxholme. 12 June, 1460. 

[Line.] B. 267. Release by Oliver de Busy, to William son of Thomas de 

Brunham, of his right -n divers rents and services in the Isle of Haxiholme. 
Witnesses : Roger de iSeltofte, Thomas de Brunham, Robert Thakel of 
Haxay, and others (named). 

Line. B. 268. Indenture between Robert Cawode, prior of the house of 

St. Mary in the Isle of Axiholme co. Lincoln, of the one part, and 
Robert Arnalde, Robert Jakes, of Westwood, John Baylye, and John at 
Hall, of Kynnardeffery, of the other, relative to William Eston, son and 
heir of John Eston of Overburnham, within six months of his being of 
age, signing letters of acquittance in favour of the said prior. 1 May 
16 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 269. Grant by Robert Take], of Huxeye, son of Ralph Takel, to 

the canons of Suleby, of lands, .fee., in the Isle of Haxiolm. Witnesses : 
Richard de Burstal, parson of Belegrave, Robert de Lubeham, the bailiff, 
and others (named). Seal broken. 

Devon. B. 270. Release by Richard Jambe, of Sydemouth co. Devon, kins- 

man and heir of Ralph Jambe, and John Jambe, son of the said Ralph, 
to Elizabeth, abbess of the monastery of Syon co. Middlesex, of his right in 
a tenement called ' Jambe Hayys ' within the manor of Axemouth. 
19 October, 37 Henry VI. Seals. 

B. 271. Appointment by Elizabeth, abbess of Syon, and the convent 
of that place, proprietors or rectors of the parish church of Axmouth 
in the diocese of Exeter, of William Larder, as proctor for the monastery 
and the parish church, to appear before Richard, bishop of Exeter, &c., 
relative to a composition between the said rectors of the one part, and 
Richard Walbeffe or Walleff, perpetual vicar of the said church, of the other, 
about the tithes within the parish of Axmouth. A.D. 1496. 

[Devon.] B. 272. Grant by John Capell, vicar of Axmouth, to Elizabeth, abbess 
of the monastery of Syon, and John Brown, of the tithes of the parish of 
Axmouth, to hold until the said abbess shall have received the sum of six 
pounds. 1 October, 9 Henry VII. 

[Somers.] B. 273. Letter of attorney by John Leucays for John Hotale to deliver 
to William de Dreycote seisin of one Morheye (unius Morheye). Wednes- 
day after the Translation of St. Thomas, 22 Edward III. Seal. 
Endorsed in a later hand : Axbrygge. 

[Somers.] B. 274. Demise by Robert Hull and Isabella his wife, of Ayly, to 
William Waryner and Joan, his wife, of land called ' the Breche' in Ayly. 
St. Andrew's Day. 22 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

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B. 275. Release by Richard Daleber, knight, to William Say, knight, 
of his right in the manor of Lawrence Eyott (Ayott St. Lawrence) with 
a warranty against the abbot of Westminster, 20 March, 23 Henry VII. 
Fragment of seal. 

B. 276. Grant by Thomas de Aykeskarth, master of the Hospital of 
Welles, to Robert de Coverhaui of lands in the vills and territories of 
Aykeskarth and Thornton. 17 August, 1390. 

B. 277. Grant by John Russell, of Azerlawe, to Walter de Le . . . . 
of a messuage and land in Azerlawe. Thursday after the Invention of the 
Holy Cross, 4 Richard II. Seal. 

B. 278. Grant by Maria de Nevill, of Middelton, to John de Merk' 
of the mill of Aykescharth, with wood from the wood of Biscopdal. 
Sunday the morrow of Michaelmas. A.D. 1313. 

B. 279. Grant by Ralph son of Ralph, lord of la Wodehalle, to his 
brother John, of his lands in the vill and territory of Aykeskarth. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Nevill, William de Holteby, Nicholas de Geryeslon, 
and others (named). Seal. 

B. 280. Letter of attorney by Edward Hanmer, knight, for Alexander 
Byrde to sign, seal, and deliver to John More, William Greville, and 
William Fairfax, all deeds and evidences relating to a third part of the 
manor of Ayott St. Lawrence, with the third part of the advowson of 
that church, and also a third part of the messuages, lands, rents, markets, or 
fairs of Ayott St. Lawrence, in Ayott St. Lawrence, Whathamstede, 
Harbeden, Gustanwode, Broadwatir, Stevenage, Codygate, Burley, Hatfeld, 
Radewelle, Graveley, Welyen, Wyndryoge, St. Albans, Westwyke, Luton, 
Kympton, Sandrygge, and (jharlton. 20 May, 20 Henry VII. 

B. 281. Grant by Thomas de Canynghes to Isabella de Bukyneton, 
daughter of Richard de Bukyngton, of lands at ' la Forde ' in the manor of 
Aylingwode, Clyst St. Mary, Otriton, Colaton, Nytherestonforde, and 
Salterton, the advowson of the church of Clyst St. Mary, and all rents 
and services of freemen and villeins. Thursday before St. Laurence, 
38 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

B. 282. Grant by Richard de Acton to Richard Bat, chaplain, Matthew 
de Clyvedon, Thomas Dammoisel, Robert de Brochamton, and William le 
Pipere of the manor of Ayly. 14 Edward III. Frayment of seal. 

B. 283. Grant by Henry le Wayte, of Nunne Eton, to John sou of 
Humphrey de Wytewelle of Attleberge, of land in the field of Attleberge. 
Witnesses : Ralph Page of Attleberge, William in le Hale, and others 
(named). Seal. 

B. 284. Grant by John de Kentebury, of Attilberge, to John de 
Hynkel, vicar of the church of Eton, of lands in the field and territory of 
Attilberge. Witnesses: Henry le Wayte of Eton, John Ythemon, and 
others (named). Seal. 

B. 285. Demise by Robert. Hulle and Isabella his wife, of Ayly, to 
William Crop' and Joan his wife, of a tenement in Ayly. Feast of St. George, 
4 Henry IV. Fragments of seals. 

B. 286. Grant by William de Brackel and Matilda his wife, and 
Robert his son, to Hugh Herlingdon and Margery, his wife, of land in the 
fields of Atteneston. Witnesses: Richard son of Richard de Atteneston, 
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[N'hamp.] B. 287. Grant by William, son of William de Brackel in Atteneston, 
to Kiclmrd Fareman, of Atteneston, of land in the field of Atteneston. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Atteneston, Roger de Boys, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 288. Grant by Roger, sou of Henry Deynte of Atteneston, to 
Ralph the Smith (fabro) of Atteneston, and Alice his wife, of land in 
the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : William Deynte of Atteneston, 
Robert Fareman, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 289. Grant by William de Pinkeni, of Morton, son of Simon de 
Pinkeni, to the abbey of Esseby of yearly rents in the vill of Atteneston. 
Witnesses : Robert Painel, Richard de Fardingeston, and others (named). 

[N'haiup.] B. 290. Grant by Ralph, son and heir of Richard de Atteneston, to 
Roger le Normand, formerly yeoman (valletus) of the prior of Warwick, of 
lands in the field of Atteneston. Witnesses : Roger de Bosco, William 
Deynte the elder and younger, Robert Fareman, John le Mareshal lord of 
Esseby, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 291. Grant by John Mason, of Atneston, to Thomas Plombe, of 
Atneston, and William Ponne, of Morton, of a messuage and curtilage in 
Atneston. Thursday the feast of St. Laurence, 20 Richard II. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 292. Memorandum relative to an exchange of land, in the field of 
Atteneston, between Robert, prior of Esseby, and Richard Fareman of 
Atteneston. 

[N'hamp.] B. 293. Receipt by John Pegge, of Atneston, co. Northampton, 
to Thomas Ardern, John Plumbe of Atneston, and Richard Deken of 
Assheby Canons. 8 August, 10 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 294. Grant by John Boys, chaplain, and John Wryght, of 
Atneston, to Thomas Hertesboy, of Maydeford, and Isabella his wife, of 
lands in the vill and field of Atneston. Sunday after SS. Peter and Paul 
14 Richard II. 

[N'hamp.] B. 295. Grant by Joan le Warde, of Purston, to Agnes, Emma, 
Isolds, and Isabella, daughters of her late husband Thomas le Ward of 
Atteneston, of a messuage with land in the field of Atteneston. Sunday 
the morrow of St. Mark, 23 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 296. Grant by Simon de Esseby, rector of the church of 
Wittnesham, to Richard le Cauk, of Esseby, of a messuage and land in 
Atteleston. Thursday after the Assumption, 26 Edward III. 

[N'bamp.] B. 297. Release by William son and heir of Henry Freman of 
Newenham, to Richard Wattes, of Atneston, of his right in messuages and 
land in the vill and fields of Atneston. Monday after St. Thomas the 
Apostle, 43 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 298. Grant by Richard le Sivet, of Atteston, to Geoffrey le Sivet, 
of that place, and Juliana his wife, of a cottage and curtilage in the vill of 
Atteston. Monday after St. Andrew, 15 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 299. Grant by John Ballard, of Ashby Canons, to Richard Plumbe 
and Agnes, his wife, and their children Thomas, Joan, and Matilda, of a 
cottage, curtilage, and land in Atneston. Palm Sunday, 23 Edward III. 

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[N'hamp.] B. 300. Release by Thomas Herberd de Davyntre, of Assheby Canons, 
to the canons of Assheby Canons of his right in a mill and lands in the 
field of Atneston. Tuesday after St. Matthew, 10 Edward III. Fragment 
of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 301. Release by Richard Tebay to the canons of Assheby of the 
chantry in which they were bound to have three masses celebrated for him 
weekly in the chapel of Atueston, and four in their church of Assheby. 
Wednesday before Michaelmas Day, 7 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 302. Grant by Ralph Deynte, of Atnestone, to Geoffrey the 
Smith (fabro), of the same place, and Juliana his wife, of land at Aldich, 
in the field next Esseby Brock'. Feast of St. Hilary, 4 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 303. Grant by Matilda Tebay, of Middleton, to the canons of 
Esslieby Canons of her lands in the vill and fields of Atneston, which she 
held of the feoffment of her brother Richard Tebay ; also of tenements 
in the same place held in fee of the prior of Okeburn'. Feast of St. Agatha, 
6 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 304. Grant by John Mayn, of Morton, to Joan, Christina, Alice, 
and Juliana, daughters of Peter le Carter of Atteneston, of the gable 
between their and his tenements in Atteneston. Sunday before St. John 
ante Portam Latinam, 18 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 305. Letter of attorney by Thomas Herberd de Daventr', of 
Assheby Canons, for Thomas de Merestone, of Atneston, to deliver to 
Thomas son of John son of Richard the clerk of Atnestone, and Christian 
his wife, seisin of land in Atnestone. Sunday the feast of St. Matthias, 
10 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 306. Grant by John Vernon, of Atneston, with the consent of 
Juliana his wife, to Richard Wattes, of the same place, and Emma his wife, 
of land in the field of Atueston. Sunday after Easter, 42 Edward II. 

[N'hamp.] A. 307. Release by John Altecrofte and John Attekyns, of Weston, 
to Thomas Herbeshorne, of Atteneston, of their right in lands in Attenestou. 
12 November, 7 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 308. Grant by Robert Fareman, of Atteneston, to Robert de 
Thademerton, clerk, of land in the field of Attenestou. Witnesses : 
William Deynte of Attenestou, Walter Brittrich, Richard Fareman, William 
Deynte the younger, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 3O9. Confirmation by Simon sou of Simon do Turvile, to the 
canons of Esseby, of the grant of land in Atteneston which his grandfather 
Robert de Turvile had made to them. Witnesses : Henry de Pinkeni, 
Robert de Plumton, Henry de Alneto, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 310. Grant by Robert Fareman, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby of land in the fields of Atteneston. Witnesses : William 
de Atteneston, clerk, William Deynte, Walter Britrich, and others (named). 
Fragment of a seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 311. Grant by Geoffrey son of Hugh Fareman of Attenestone, to 
Richard the Carpenter (Carpentaria), and to John the Miller (Molendi- 
nario) of Esseby of land in the fields of Attenestone. Witnesses : 
Roger de Boys, Robert Fnreman, Richard Fareman, and others (named). 
Seal. 



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[N'hamp.] B. 312. Letter of attorney by William Austyn, Richard Knottyng, and 
Richard Gregory, all of Northampton, for Robert Mody, of Atteneston, to 
deliver to Thomas Warde, of the latter place, seisin of a messuage and 
close in Atteneston. 28 July, 4 Edward IV. Seal. 

[N'harap.] B. 313. Demise by John Mores, of Everdon, to Henry Warde, of 
Atteneston, and Henry Launey, of Maydeforde, of all tithes of sheaves and 
a barn called ' le Tytheberne ' in Atteneston. 4 April, 17 Henry VI. 

[N'hamp.] B. 314. Grant by Peter Boys, of Atneston, to John Boys and John 
Bryhent, of that place, of lands and tenements in the vill and fields of 
Atnestou. Monday before St. John the Baptist, 14 Richard II. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 315. Demise by Thomas, the prior of Assh' and the convent of 
that place, to Robert le Clerk of Assh' and Alice, his wife, of laud in the 
field of Atneston. Saturday the feast of St. Michael, 26 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 316. Grant by Philip de Stowe, of Assheby, to Adam le Clerk of 
Assheby of land in the field of Atneston. Tuesday before St. Maik, 
23 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 317. Release by Thomas, son and heir of Roger Heyham, and by 
Joan the wife of the latter, of Atneston, to Thomas Warde, of his right in a 
cottage and land in Atneston. Sunday before Ascension Day, 46 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 318. Grant by Thomas Kybbul, of Foscote, to Thomas Cuyle, of 
Atueston, and to Joan, his wife, of land in the field of Atneston. Tuesday 
the feast of St. Cuthbert, 14 Richard II. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 319. Grant by John Gregori, of Atneston, to Adam son of Thomas 
le Cleerk of Assheby Canons, of land in the field of Atneston. Monday the 
vigil of the Epiphany, 22 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 320. Grant by Robert Brown to the church and canons of Assheby 
Canons, of land in the fields of Atneston. Whit Sunday, 19 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 321. Release by Matilda Tybay, of Middelton, to the prior of 
Ashheby Canons, of her right in lands in Atneston, which she held of the 
gift of her brother Richard Tybay. Feast of St. Nicholas the Bishop, 
8 Edward HI. 

[N'hamp.] B. 322. Grant by Matilda Tebay, of Middelton, to the canons of 
Assheby Canons, of the lands in the fields and vill of Atneston, which 
she held of the gift of her brother Richard Tebay. Feast of St. Agatha, 
6 Edwaid III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 323. Grant by Richard Tebay, of Atneston, to his sister Matilda 
Tebay, of a messuage and land in the field of Atneston. Sunday the 
octave of Michaelmas, 5 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B. 324. Grant by Isabella, daughter of of Atteneston, to 

. . . . , of Esseby, of land upon the Stoldfeld in the field of Attenestone. 
Feast of St. Mary Magdalen, 16 Edward II. 

[N'hamp.] B. 325. Grant by Richard, son of Peter le .... of Atnestone, to 
Thomas Herberd de Daventr', of Esseby, of land in the field of Atnestone. 
Thursday the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 3 Edward HI. 

{N'hamp.] B. 326. Grant by John Godale, of Atteston, to William de St. Johi% 
lord of Plumpton, of land in Atteston. Thursday after St. Valentine, 
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B. 327. Grant by John Knotte, of Esseby, and Joan his wife to 
Thomas Herberd, of Daventry in Esseby, of land in Atnestone. Monday 
the feast of the Translation of St ...... ,10 Edward II. 

B. 328. Grant by Richard the Clerk (clericus) of Atteneston to 
William de St. John, of Plumptone, of land in the field of Atteneston. 
Wednesday after St. Thomas of Canterbury, 10 Edward II. 

B. 329. Grant by Roger Fareman, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of a yearly rent issuing out of messuages [in Atneston]. 
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 12 Edward II. 

B. 330. Grant by Richard the Clerk (clericus) of Attenestone to 
William de St. John, of Plumpton, and Ysmania his wife, of land in the 
fields of Attenestone. Sunday before All Saints Day, 10 Edward II. 

B. 331. Grant by Richard de Upton in Atteston, with the consent 
of Ysolda his wife, to the prior of Esseby, of land in Atteston. Feast of 
St. Peter in cathedra, 10 Edward II. 

B. 332. Grant by Richard the Clerk (clericus) of Ateneston to 
William de St. John, of land in Attneston. Sunday before the feast of 
the Holy Cross, 10 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

B. 333. Grant by Richard son of Philip le Clerk of Atteneston to 
William de St. John, of Plumpton, and Ysmania his wife, of land in 
Atteneston ...... after the St. Mark the Evangelist, 9 Edward II. 

B. 334. Grant by Richard Fareman, of Attneston, to Robert son of 
Thomas de Boys, of that place, and Agnes his wife, of a messuage and 
lands in Attneston. Saturday the feast of St. Thomas the Martyr, 
1C Edward II. 

B. 335. Grant by John Knotte, of Atteston, to William de St. John, 
lord of Plumpton, of laud in Atteston. Thursday after St. Valentine, 
12 Edward II. 

B. 336. Grant by Richard le Clerk of Attneston to William de 
St. John, of Plumpton, of land in Attnestone. Sunday before St. Thomas 
the Apostle, 1 1 Edward II. Seal broken. 

B. 337. Grant by Richard the Clerk (clericus) of Attnestone to William 
de St. John, lord of Plumpton, of land in Attnestone. 4 March, 
10 Edward II. Seal. 

B. 338. Grant by Richard, son of Philip ... of Atteneston, to 
William de St. John, of Plumpton, and Ysmania his wife, of land in the 
fields of Atteneston. Wednesday after St. Barnabas. 10 Edward II. 
fragment of seal. 

B. 339. Release -by Roger Fareman, of Atteneston, to William de 
St. John, of Plumpton, of his right in land in the fields of Atteneston. 
Friday before St. Laurence the Martyr, 9 Edward II. 

B. 340. Release by Giliana Damyhau, of Atneston, to Laurence le 
Kulneman, of the same place, and Eleanor his wife, of her right in land in 
the field of Atneston. Morrow of St. Dunstaii. 9 Edward II. 

B. 341. Grant by Richard son of William the Clerk (clericus) of 
Attneston, to the canons of Esseby Canons of land in the field of Atteston. 
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[N'hamp.] B. 342. Grant by John Durant of Wodeblatolwsle, to Geoffrey the 
Smith (fabro) of Atteniston and Juliana his wife, of a tenement in 
Atteniston. Tuesday in the vigil of St. Nicholas the Bishop. 9 Edward II. 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 343. Kelease by John Vernoun, of Atneston, to John Masoun, of 
Atneston, of his right in a cottage, &c., in Atneston. Monday after 
St. George, 41 Edward III. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 344. Grant by William son of Geoffrey de Atteneston, to Eustace 
son of William Pacy of Paddebiry, and to Agnes, his wife, of land in the field 
of Atteneston. Witnesses : Roger deBoys of Atteneston, Robert Fareman, 
Ralph Deynte, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 345. Grant by Thomas son of Simon de Coleworth, to the 
church and canons of Esseby of a rent issuing out of the vill of Atneston. 
Witnesses : Richard de Boys of Atneston, Richard Fareman, Thomas do 
Trop of Collewrth, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 346. Grant by Walter Britrich, of Atteneston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby, of yearly rents issuing out of lands in Atteneston ; grant 
also of lands in that place. Witnesses : Gilbert de Grettewrye, William 
Deynte of Atteneston, Robert Fareman, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 347. Grant by Robert Russel, of Atteneston, to Peter son of 
Thomas called the Carter (Carectarii) of Esseby Canons, of lands in the 
field of Atteneston. Witnesses : Roger de Boys of Atteneston, Robert 
Fareman, Ralph Deynte, aud others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 348. Grant by William de Curci to the church and canons of 
Essebi (Canons Ashby), of land in Hattenestuna. Witnesses : Richard de 
Chamvilla, William de Regni, William de Landas, Robert Puher, William 
the clerk who made the charter at Dunestaplia, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 349. Demise by Thomas Herberd de Daventr', of Assheby 
Canons, to Robert de Chardewelton, of that place,, clerk, and to Isabella, 
his wife, of land in the field of Atneston. Monday after St. Matthew, 
10 Edward III. 

[N'hamp.] B 350. Grant by Emma, daughter of Geoffrey Peviles, to John le 
Taylour, of lands upon ' le Middulf urlong ' at Attenawes. Dated at Wate- 
nowe, Saturday before St. Edmund the King, 23 Edward III. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 351. Release by Robert Foreman, of Attiston, to the church and 
canons of Esseby (Canons Ashby), of his rights in the land in Atteston 
granted to them by Robert de Tademerton, clerk. Witnesses : Ralph 
son of Richard de Attiston, Roger de Bosco, and others (named). Seal. 

[ ] B. 352. Confirmation by Geoffrey de Kernel of the grant made by 

Hugh de Kernet, his father, to the church of St. Michael, Brumore, of the 
tenth sheaf of corn from his demesne at Avene, and every tenth swath 
from his meadow. Witnesses : Reginald de Rochet, Geoffrey de Hela, 
the chapter of Ford, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 353. Grant by Herebert Gulafre (sciatis me reddisse et dedisse 
Deo, SfC.) to William, prior of Aissebi (Ashby Canons), in frank almoin of 
half a hide in Attelestuna adjoining the coppice, as his inheritance (tanquam 
Itereditatem suam), thoroughly free and quit as much as was in his power 
to do so, the King's right excepted, in the same way his grandfather had 
held it. He confessed that his father and himself had unjustly reduced 
the aforesaid half rood from frank almoin to villeiuigc (alt elemosina in 



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servitutem injuste redegisse). Wherefore being truly penitent he renders 
it free and quit to God and St. Mary and William, the prior, for the 
souls of his father and himself, and for the souls of all for whom it had at 
. first been given. He commands his heirs as they may hope to participate 
in his paternal benediction to maintain it as frank almoin. Witnesses: 
" Wlnadus Sacerdos, Aluredus Scrip tor, Lewinus carpentarius, Stephanus, 
Willielmus clericus, Swetmannus, Galfridus de Waurse, Gamelus clericus, 
Bernulfus sacerdos, Rogerus de Nortuna,Wdemannus,Raginaldus, Arnulffus." 
Endorsed: J. de Ateneston'. Atneston'. [Carta] Hereberti Gulivfre. 
[Henry II.] 

[Heref.] B. 354. Agreement between the abbot and monks of Dore and John 

son of Simon and Alice, his wife, Peter de Aldermanest' and Agnes his 
wife, and Hugli de lladen' and Isabella his wife, relative to the pasture of 
Benefeld, viz., the abbot to be at liberty to enclose part of the land, and the 
remainder to be a common of pasture, both for the abbot and the above- 
named persons. Witnesses : Henry son of Nicholas then sheriff of 
Hereford, Walter de Michegros, and others (named). [8-13 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Unc.] B. 355. Demise by Richard, the prior of Beauvale (de Bella valle), 

and the convent of that place, to William Stayn, chaplain, John Litill, John 
Hornse and John Cole, of Bondeby, of land part of the glebe of the 
Rectory of Bondeby, with the tithes. 1 April, 4 Hen. VI. Seals. 

[Herts.] B. 356. Release by Helen Bensted, kinswoman and heir of William 

Bensted, viz. sister of John Bensted the father of the said William, to 
William Say, knight, John Veer, Earl of Oxford, John Radclyf, knight, 
Lord Fitzwater, Robert Radclyf, knight, Henry Haydon, knight, Richard 
Lewes, William Walsgrave, John Clopton, Robert Reed, James Hubert, 
John Mordaunt, John Puller, and Henry Chauucy, of the manor of 
Benington. 24 January, 2 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 357. Confirmation' by Robert de Turville, of Bedeworth, of the 

grant by Philip de Turville his brother to William de Merschton, chaplain, 
and his successors, chaplains of the church of Bedeworth, of a messuage, 
lands, tenements, rents, &c. in Bedeworth. Saturday after the Nativity of 
the Blessed Virgin Mary, 7 Edward III. Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 358. Release by Lawrence Seman, of Leicester, to John de 

Winton', Archdeacon of Leicester, of his right in land in Belegrave. 
A.D. 1239. Seal. 

[Camb.] B. 359. Bond by Nicholas son of Reginald, Nicholas son of Roger, 

Hugh son of Geoffrey, Walter Cece, Henry Russell, Thomas le Sauver, 
Walter de Hertford, Symon Staundon, Nicholas Tinctor, Roger de Stocton, 
Ralph at Church, and John de Barton to Hugh, abbot of Ramsey, on 
behalf of Hugh Chatel and Robert Bereng', ofHicche, tenants of the manor 
of Barton. Witnesses : W. Comerar' the steward (senescallus) of Ramsey, 
Roger de Acholt, Nicholas de Davintre, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 360. Agreement between Roger de Englefeld, knight, and Nicholas 

atte Strode, of Dimesden, relative to the homage and heriots for the 
tenements lately in the possession of Robert de Benefeld. Dated at 
Shiplake, 3 March, 7 Edward II. 

[Herts.] B. 361. Grant by Nicholas de Neubold, and Agnes, his wife, to John 

Edward', of Beninton, of a messuage and tofts in Beninton. Witnesses : 
Ralph de Ludinton, Henry de Beninton, and others (named). Seals. 



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[Berks.] B. 362. John Roger, of Benham, co. Berks, and Elizabeth 

his wife, having granted to John, Bishop of Bath and Wells, and 
to Robert Shotesbroke, knight, John Shotesbroke, John Golofre, John 
Stopyngdon, clerk, John Roger of Mapuldurham, John Station, clerk, 
Thomas Pynchepole, Nicholas Horton, John Hapsford the elder, and 
Thomas Asshendeu, the manor of Benham Valence, co. Berks, with 
the intent of re-enfeofflng them, the said John Roger and Elizabeth, of 
the same, with remainder to John Roger of Bryaneston ; upon the decease 
of Robert Shotesbroke, the last survivor of the co-feoffees, Francis Cheyne, 
his kinsman and next heir, demised the aforesaid manor to John Wodward 
to hold for the term of one month, and upon the determination of that term 
he further granted it to Elizabeth, the wife of William Essex', and her 
issue, with remainders over to the heirs of John Roger of Benham and 
Elizabeth, his wife, and to the heirs ot John Roger of Bryaneston. 
23 December, 13 Henry VII. 

Berks. B. 363. Grant by John Roger, of Benham co. Berks, and 

Elizabeth his wife, to John, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Robert Shotes- 
broke, knight, John Shotesbroke, John Golofre, John Stopyngdon, clerk, 
John Roger of Mapuldurham, John Station, clerk, Thomas Pynchepole, 
Nicholas Horton, John Hapsford the elder, and Thomas Asshenden, of the 
manor of Benham Valence, upon condition to re-enfeoff them, the said 
John Roger and Elizabeth of the same with remainder to John Roger of 
Braneston. 8 December, 12 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Line.] B. 364. Grant by Peter Wace, of Preston, to William Bayard, of 

Boston, John Dinsterley, John Wace, and John Beek, all of Freston, and to 
Thomas son of Robert de Tost, of all the lands, late of John son of John 
son of Gilbert Wace of Tost, in the villa and fields of Benyngton and 
Leverton. Tuesday after Easter, 44 Edward III. Seal. 

[Berks.] B. 365. Letter of attorney by John Roger the younger, son of John 

Roger of Bryaneston, and by Elizabeth his wife, daughter of John Shotes- 
broke, for John Stratton, clerk, John Swaylclyfe, and Robert Draper to 
receive from John Roger, the father, seisin of the manors of Benham 
Valence and Estendeborne called ' Saundervylys.' 26 February, 7 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 366. Demise by John son of Walter the Clerk (clerici) of West- 

bredward', to the abbot and convent of Dore, of that land upon Benefeld, 
bordering upon ' le Somerwey,' which he held of the gift of Adam son of 
John Muschet of Bredwardin. The Annunciation, 1288. 

[Heref.] B. 367. Grant by Agnes de Ewias, late the wife of Richard son of 
Arthur, to the church of St. Mary Magdalene, Ferle, of a rent of twenty 
shillings, to be received out of the corn-mill of Pendeleford in her manor of 
Belligtune, and of land pertaining to the mill. Witnesses : Peter de 
Scudemora, William de Morevile, William de Ewias, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Rent receivable out of the mill of Penlesford in the manor 
of Belligton." 

[ ] B. 368. Grant by Simon de Keythorp to Geoffrey le Venur, of a toft 

in the vill of Belton. Witnesses : William de Sulton in Ocham, Hugh de 
Frene, Henry son of Walter de Betton, and others (named). 

[Heref.] B. 369. Release by John son of Walter the Clerk (clerici) of Westbred- 
wardyn, to the abbot and monks of Dore, of his right in the lauds upon 
Benetfeld which he held of the grant of Adam son of John Muschet of 
Bredwardyn. The Annunciation, A.D. 1290. Fragment of seal. 



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[Heref.] JJ. 370. Inspexiuius by Eichnrd son of Thomas de Annesey, and by 

Susanna his wife, daughter of Walter de Havyn, of the grant by Philip 
son of Walter le White to the monks of Dore of land abutting upon the 
fee of Dorsinton (in Benfeld). April, 1273. 

[Heref.] JJ. 371. Warranty by Lucy, wife of Richard Brun of Bredeward', to 

the monks of Dore relative to the lands in Benefeud, which they held of the 
grant of her said husband. Witnesses : Hugh de Radnor', Hugh de 
Hulle, John Muschet, and others (named). 

[Heref.] B. 372. Grant by Richard de Anesey and Susanna his wife, daughter 

of Walter de Havyn, to the monks of Dore of the land in Bentild, lately 
belonging to Walter son of Walter Brun. April, 1273. 

[ ] B. 373. Grant by Richard Orpyn, of Benyfeld, to Simon Bulwyk, 

prior of Fynneshed, John Mores, John Caldecote, Nicholas Yoman, John 
Jonson, and John Basset, of a messuage with land in the vill and fields of 
Benyfeld Netherthorp. Also letter of attorney for Richard Stokwell. 
27 February, 20 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Line.] B. 374. Grant, by licence of the King, by Thomas del Both, of Selby, 

to John Builly, of Eppeworth, of messuages and lands in Belton and 
Eppeworth, to be held from the King; also laud in Eppeworth to be held 
from the lord ofMowbray, as of his manor of Eppeworth. 18 March, 
4 Henry IV. Seal. 

[ ] B. 375. Grant by Roger le Grete, of Portemowe, to Dame Matilda 

Estur, lady of Gatecumbe, of land in the field called 'LaHamme' at 
Belesyc. Witnesses : Richard de Portesi, Warin de la Leye, Robert de 
Hupham, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 376. Grant by Thomas, vicar of the church of Belton, to Geoffrey 

son of Robert de Sallowe of Belton, and to Felicia his wife, on their marriage, 
of a messuage and lands in the vill and field of Belton with housebote, 
haybote, &c., and to be quit of pannage in the wood of Belton. Witnesses : 
Geoffrey on the Grene of Belton, John Osberne, Alan de Staunton, and 
others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[ ] B. 377. Counterpart of B .No. 360. 

[ ] B. 378. Grant by Robert de Gisburch, and his wife Matilda, to Richard 

White (albo), of a toft and croft in Belton. Witnesses: Robert parson 
of Belton, Robert Detundi, and others (named). 

[Heref.] B. 379. Grant in frank almoin by Philip the Ferryman (Passarius), 

son of Philip the Ferryman of Bredeword', to the monks of Dore, of land in 
Benefeld. Witnesses : Hugh de Radenor', Walter de Brocbur', and others 
(named) . Seal. 

[ ] B. 380. Grant by Richard de Deusbyr' to Nicholas son of Adam le 

Venur', upon his marriage with Christina, the grantor's daughter, of the 
land, which he held of the feoffment of the abbot of Suleby, in the vill of 
Belton. Witnesses : Roger de Brograve and William de Busci, knights, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[ ] B. 381. Grant by Hugh de Frene, of Belton, to Peter the Smith 
(fabro), of land in the vill of Belton. Witnesses : Henry son of Walter do 
Belton, Johu de Frene, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 



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[Leic.] B. 382. Grant by Geoffrey, sou of Robert de Sallowode of Belton, 

chaplain, to John Lambert, of that place, and Joau his wife, the grantor's 
sister, of lands and tenements in Belton and Osgherthorp. Sunday after 
St. Chad. 42 Edward III. 

[Leic.] B. 383. Grant by Koger son of Simon de Belegrave to John de 

Winton, archdeacon of Leicester, of a messuage and land in Belegrave. 
Witnesses : William de Sancto Laudo, Walter de Cimiterio, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 384. Grant by Roger son of Simon de Belegrave, to Robert de 

Swepstona, of a capital messuage in Belegrave. Witnesses : Humphrey ad 
Pontem, Stephen de Boldle, Alan de Burstal, and others (named). Fragment 
of seal. 

[Leic.] B. 385. Grant by Roger son of Simon de Belegravia to Laurence the 

Clerk (clerico) son of Osmund son of Seman de Lierc', of land in Belgrave. 
Witnesses : William son of Leuericus, alderman of Leicester, William de 
Huugertona, Robert de Burstall, and others (named). Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 386. Grant by Roger son of Simon de Belegravia to Laurence 

Seman, of Leicester, of land in Belgrave. Witnesses : Humphrey de Bele- 
grave, Henry de Anlep, William Rabaz and others (named). Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 387. Grant by Emma Smyth, of Kyrkeby upon Wrethek' (Kirby 

Bellars), to John de Burgh', Richard de Aylyngtou, and Thomas de Dalby, 
chaplains, of land nt Belhowe. Sunday after SS. Tiburtius and Valerian. 
5 Richard II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 388. Grant by William de Turville, of Bedeworth, to William de 
Hailing, of land in ' le Northwode ' abutting on the highway from 
Bedeworth to Ealeng, and of other lands upon Bissopehul. With mutual 
concessions with reference to common of pasture and the removal of crops 
in ' le Norwode,' ' le Suthwode,' ' le Ruedich,' and ' la Breche ' within the 
territory of Bedeworth. Sunday after St. James the Apostle, 54 Henry III. 
Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 389. Grant by Giliana, the prioress of Langhele, and the convent 

of that place to Hugh de Crek', rector of the church of Little Dauby, 
of a messuage in Bellegrave. Witnesses : Richard parson of Belegrave, 
Roger de Belegrave, Robert de Belegrave, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 390. Grant by Hereward son of Robert de Bedeworth, to 

Thomas de Flanville, of land [in Bedeworth]. Witnesses: Michael de 
Bedeworth, Alan de Paylinton, Gervase de Farnecote, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 391. Grant by Jordan de Flamville, of Bedeuuorthe, to Robert de 
Craft, of lands in the field of Bedeworthe. Witnesses : Hugh de 
Farnecothe of Bedeworthe, Thomas de Fonte, Robert Hereward, and 
others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 392. Grant by Thomas son of John de Bedewrth', to Thomas 
de Farnecote, of land on Peshul, in Portlidgate, Echeles, and Estwalle- 
furlong in the territory of Bedewrth'. Witnesses : William de Hailing, 
Gervase de Famecot', and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 393. Grant by Isabella Noblet, late the wife of John de Flaunvile, 
to Thomas de Flamvule, her son, of land in Bedewurde. Witnesses: 
Jordan de Checlesha!', Gervase de Farnecote, Michael de Bedewurde, and 
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Hants. B. 394. lie-lease by Robert Hull, Robert Erie, John Uryd, and John 

Wilts. Benger, the younger, to William Esturmy, knight, of their right in the 
manor of Belauney and Pollyng and in land in Lys Sturmy called ' Whetam ' 
co. Hants., and in the manors of Axeford, Stotescombe, Knolle, Wyke, 
Sturmy, Croftonbraybeof with the advowson of the chapel there, Huwyssh 
(Hewish) with the advowson of its church, and lands in Mylton called 
'Bonclyf,' and in thebailliwick of the forestry of ' la Westbaylly' within the 
forest of Savernake, and in a yearly rent in Hynsete, co. Wilts. 20 July, 
3 Henry VI. 

[Warw.] B. 395. Grant by Robert de Craft to Philip de Turvile, of lands in 
the fields of Bedevvorthe, viz. in Longewodecroft, Netherechelis, Pessul, 
Walforlong, Alrc-broc, Scortwodehet, and Sevenlond. Witnesses : 
William de Charnelis, knight, Hugh de Farnechote, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 396. Release by Joan, late the wife of Thomas de Bedewrthe, 
to Thomas de Farnecote, of her right in land in the field of Bedewrthe. 
Witnesses : William de Hailing of Bedewrthe, John de Farnecote, and 
others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 397. Release by Matilda, daughter of John Hallyn of Bedeworth, 
to Philip de Turville, canon of Lichfield, of her right in the reversion of 
those lands in Bedeworth, which he held of the feotfment of her said 
father, who had a life interest in them in right of his late wife. Monday 
before St. Faith, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 398. Grant by Robert de Swepston to John de Winton', arch- 

deacon of Leicester, of a messuage in the vill of Belegrave. Witnesses : 
Robert Warin, Humphrey ad Pontem, Stephen de Role, Adam de 
Burstalle, and others (named) . Fragment of seal. 

[Leic.] B. 399. Demise by Roger Beler, knight, to the warden (custo.i) and 

chaplains of the church of St. Peter, Kirkeby, of lands, tenements, 
rents, &c. in the vills of Belegrave and Thurmaston, which the grantor held 
of the grant of his brother Ralph Beler, clerk, and which formerly belonged 
to William de Dalby, clerk. Wednesday the feast of the Circumcision. 
19 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 400. Demise by John de Hallyng, of Bedeworthe, to Philip de 

Turvile, canon of Lichfield, for the term of the grantor's life, of a messuage, 
lands, tenements, rents, and services, &c. in the vill or territory of Bede- 
worthe, held by the grantor for life from the said Philip de Turville, and 
other lauds held by him in right of Alice his late wife. 12 February, 
6 Edward III. Seal. 

Warw. B. 401. Licence by Robert de Turville, of Bedeworth, to Philip de 

Turville, his brother, to grant messuages, lands, wood, and rents in Bede- 
worth to a chaplain to celebrate divine service in the church of Bedeworth. 
18 April, 5 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 402. Grant by John Hailing', of Bedeworth, to Philip de Turville, 

clerk, of a messuage with a curtilage, lands, a wood called ' Calvercroft,' 
meadows, pastures, commons, &c. in the vill and territory of Bedeworthe, 
all which had descended to him upon the death of William Hailing his 
father ; also of rents and services due for a tenement there ; of the reversion 
of lands, tenements, &c. held by Thomas son of Ralph, and by Amicia his 



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wife, as her dower, out of the grantor's inheritance, after the death of his 
father, her first husband ; and also the reversion of other lands, granted 
by him for various terms, in Bedeworth. The Annunciation, 19 Edward II. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 403. Release by John Hailing', of Bedeworthe, to Philip de 

Turville, canon of Lichfield, of his right in a rent and services issuing out 
of the lands and tenements in Bedeworthe which he held from the grantor. 
Monday the feast of St. Scholastica, 19 Edward II. Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 404. Confirmation by Griffin son of Meuric, with the consent of 

Matilda de Baskerwile his wife, to the monks of Dore, of the grant to them 
by Ralph de Baskerwile of land out of his fee of Bredwardin Witnesses: 
William de Furth, Robert le Bel, Henry son of Nicholas then sheriff of 
Hereford, and others (named). [8-13 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 405. Demise by Philip de Turvile, clerk, to John Hailing', of Bede- 

worth, of a messuage, lands, and rent in the vill and fields of Bedeworthe. 
Friday the morrow of SS. Philip and James. 19 Edward II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 406. Release by Robert de Wilie in Wybetoft, with the consent 

of Amicia his wife, to William de Hailing in Bedeworth, of his right in 
lands, tenements, rents, and services in the vill of Bedeworthe. Vigil 
of the Holy Trinity, 18 Edward I. Seals. 

[Warw.] B. 407. Grant by William Hereward, of Bedeworthe, to Johu, son 

of Simon le Fremon of Bedeworthe, of land in the fields of Bedeworthe, 
viz., in ' le Longecrone,' ' te Longewodecroft,' Echelesfurlong, and Peshul, 
Friday Christmas Eve, 23 Edward I. Seal broken. 

Herts. B. 408. Release by Richard Fodryngheye to John Norbury of his 

right in the manor of Bedewelle, and to all lauds lately belonging to John 
Oskyn in the villa of Little Esyndon, Berhamstede and Hatfeld Bishop. 
17 August, 12 Richard II. Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 409. Demise by Master Peter de Olga of the fruits and obventions 

of the church of Bakynt' (Bacton ?), to which he had been collated by the 
authority of P. bishop of Hereford, to the abbot and convent of Dore for 
a term of five years. Witnesses ; Sirs Thomas, Walter, and Peter de Cors, 
chaplains of the bishop of Hereford, Sir John de Villario Gundran, canon of 
Hereford, Master William de Ros, and others (named). A.D. 1247. 

[Wilts.] B. 410. Covenant between Ralph le Waspre and William le Bluude, 

of Bayleolive, relative to the former being bound to pay to the latter yearly, 
for the term of his life, a mark in silver, three quarters of wheat, and one 
quarter of barley : and should he predecease, then the said William is to 
distrain upon a tenement in Bayleclive for the said payments. Thursday 
after St. Gregory, 41 Henry III. 

[Glouc.] B. 411. Release by Richard Eyr, of Lewe, to the abbot and convent 

Bruerne (de Brueria), of his right in a messuage and land in Bassetterisindon, 
which he had of the feoffmentof Walter Hichecokes, clerk, which Paulinus de 
Taydeii, son of Henry de Tayden, long before the statute De Religiosis, 
had granted to that house, and which John, a former abbot, predecessor to 
the then abbot, had without the consent of the Chapter demised to Robert 
de Brewes, the predecessor of the said Walter. 3 May, 6 Henry IV. 
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Herts. B. 412. Letter of attorney by John Say, knight, for John of Parsonage 

alias John North, to receive from John Weuloke, knight, lord of Wenloke, 
seisin of the lands in Bedwell. 21 April, 6 Edward IV. 

[Wilts.] B. 413. Conveyance by Simon Akeland, Walter Tannere, and William 
Leytoneman of the lands and tenements in Baylesclyfe, granted to them by 
John Wykyng, to John Casyere, of Balesclyfe, Margery his wife, and John 
their son, who had previously surrendered the same to the said John 
Wykyiig, from whom they had held them for the term of their lives. 
Tuesday the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 10 Richard II. 

[VVarw.] B. 414. Demise by John Hailing, of Bedeworth, to Geoffrey de Hyde 

en la Greve, and Eleanor, his wife, of land upon ' le Putgreven ' and < Ic 
Wodecroft' in the field of Bedewrthe. The Annunciation, 9 Edward II. 

[Leic.] B. 415. Release by Richard la Zuche, son of Thomas the Clerk 

(clerici) of Thyrneby, to the abbot and convent of Suleby, of his right 
in land in Banelondslade in the field of Thyrneby (Thurnby). Wit- 
nesses : Adam de Berevile in Thyrneby, John le Flemeng, and others 
(named) . Fragment of seal. 

[Notts.] B. 416. Grant by Geoffrey the Clerk (clericus) of Stretley, with the 

assent of Cecilia his wife, to the church and nuns of Catesby, of lands in 
the fields of Baseford, lying towards Bolewelle and the moor of Algorthorp. 
Witnesses : Robert de Stretly, Robert de Watenuove, William de Notehale 
son of the rector.of the church of that place (Nuthall), and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[ ] B. 417. Demise by William Umlerwode, of Barton, and Emma his 

wife, to Alan le Polter, of Bartone. and Edith, his wife, of land with 
buildings thereon in the vill of Barton. Sunday after St. Gregory the 
Pope, 7 Edward III. Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 418. Grant in frank almoin by Nicholas Vischard, of Osberston, 

to the church of St. Mary of Langeley next Bredon, and to Margaret 
of Leicester, the prioress of that house, of a yearly rent, with homage, 
services, reliefs, &c., due from Thomas the Cook (cocus) of Barton next 
Boseworth for land in Barton and Asberton. Nativity of the Blessed 
Mary, 1276. 

Essex. B. 419. Letter of attorney by Robert Brudenell, William Greville, 

Herts. Louis Pollard, Guy Palmes, John Beket, John Porter, Thomas More 

Hull. and Thomas Blount, for John Basyngton and Richard Taylor to receive 

full seisin of the manors, &c. granted to them by William Say, knight, 

by charter dated 2 July, 21 Henry VII., viz. the manors of Bedwell, 

Wykehanihall, and Benyngton, with the advowson of the church of 

Benyngton co. Herts, and lands, tenements, &c., in Bedwell, Wykehamhall, 

and Benyngton, together with lands, tenements, Wykehamhall 

co. Essex, and also the manors of Merket Overton with the advowson 
of the church of that place, co. Rutland, and Hokys co. Essex, and 
lands, &c. in Market Overton and Hokys. 3 July, 21 Henry VII. 

[Devon.] B. 420. Demise by Walter Atkyn and John Wysewold, to Joan, late 
the wife of Holnath Malyverer, knight, of the manor of Beanworthy, 
and of all lands and tenements there, with reversion upon her decease to 
Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon. 21 July, 17 Henry VII. Fragments 
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B. 421. Declaration by the prioress of Swine that the churches of 
Baseford and Eissebi ought of right to belong to the monastery of Cattebi ; 
and that if the former house had any claim to those churches by reason of 
the charter of Eobert son of Philip, the grantor, the prioress released 
the same to the nuns of Cattebi. 

B. 422. Grant by the prioress and convent of Langley to William de 
Foxton, of Barton, of a messuage and lands in Barton next Boseworth. 
Sunday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 16 Edward III. 

B. 423. Demise by Margaret, the prioress of Langley, and- the convent 
of that place, to Richard Cok', of Barton next Bosworth, of lands and 
tenements in the vill of Barton with the meadow of Osbaston. Wednesday 
the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 48 Edward III. 

B. 424. Grant by John Parson of Sandelyng iu the parish of Boxle, 
co. Kent, to William Rondall, of Sandelyng, of land called " Southfield " at 
Wilstone in the parish of Boxle. 14 July, 3 Henry VIII. Seal. 

B. 425. Grant by Roger Phekman and Robert Pekerton, of Boresworth, 
William Weston, Henry Attewelle, and Roger Attewelle to Richard Phat, 
of Boresworth, of a messuage and land in the vill of Boresworth. 
Saturday before the Purification, 40 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

B. 426. Release by Richard de Dewalle, chaplain, Philip Holgote, 
Roger Comyn, William Padmore, and Nicholas de la Broke to Jolm 
Prophete, dean of Hereford, Roger Hoore, and John Prat, canons of the 
same cathedral, John Chaloner, chaplain, and Thomas Walweyn, of Marcle, 
of their right in land in Overeboneshulle. Sunday the feast of St. Peter 
ad vincnla, 19 Richard II. Seals. 

B. 427. Grant by William Biling, of Boreworth, to John Wans and 
Alice, his wife, of lands in the vill and fields of Borsworth. Monday after 
the Ascension, 1 Richard II. Seal. 

B. 428. Bond of John Loueth, of Laxton, to pay to John, prior of 
Fynneshed, sixty pounds, and pledging his lands in the vill and fields of 
Bolewik and Laxton. Morrow of the Annunciation, 40 Edward III. 
Seal. 

B. 429. Notification by John Loueth, of Laxton, that he is bound to 
John, prior of Fynneshed, in the sum of sixty pounds, and pledging his 
lands in the territories of Bolewik, Blatherwik, and Laxton. The Annun- 
ciation, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 430. Grant by William atte Cruche, of the parish of Bordenne, to 
William son of William Kyn of Bordenne, of land, &c., in Bremthe in 
the parish of Bordenne. 24 Edward I. Seal. 

B. 431. Licence granted by John Engayne, son of John Engayne, to 
Joan Engayne, his mother, to assign to the prior and convent of 
Fynnsheved land in Bolnwyck'. Witnesses : Richard Basset lord of 
Welleden, and Lawrence de Preston, knights, and others' (named). 

Endorsed : Bolewyk. 

B. 432. Grant by Walter Croc to the church of St. Peter, Boxa, 
for prayers for himself and Christina his wife, of lands iu the parish of 
Boxa. Witnesses: Thomas Croc, Humphrey Croc, Richard Person, and 
others (named). 



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[Kent?] B. 433. Grant by Alau de la Dane to William the Leech (medico), of a 

messuage and house in Boctone next Keystrete. Witnesses : John de 
Boctone, Ralph and Gilbert de Fraxino, John de Brendle, Alexander 
Hereberd, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 434. Demise by Matilda de Len, prioress of St. Michael's, Stan- 

ford, with the consent of William de Stokes, the prior of that house, to 
Hugh, called the ' Wyther-stainer ' ( Wytker tingtor) of Stanford, of 
land bordering upon the fee of the abbot of Peterborough and the wood of 
Bornle, and abutting upon Bornle Sike, in exchange for land in Kylmer- 
singge. Witnesses: William Burnild, Richard de Stanford, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Fork.] B. 435. Release by John Young, kinsman and heir of Thomas Wodcok 

of Boughes, viz. son of Margaret sister of said Thomas, to Ralph de 
Neville, Earl of Westmorland, John Coniers, Gilbert Elvet, John Allewent, 
rector of the church of Stayndrop, and Richard Pickering, rector of the 
church of Dacre, of his right in lands, tenements, rents, &c. in the vills 
or parishes of Boughes, Lytryngton, and Bernyngham, late the property of 
the aforesaid Thomas Wodcok, and which the said Ralph and others held of 
the grant of Hugh de Boughes, chaplain. 6 June, 8 Henry IV. Seal. 

[York.] B. 436. Grant by John del B ... and Katherine his wife, .... 

of William de Wlsowe, of Bowes, to Thomas Wodcoke of 

lands, &c. at Bowes . ., Richard II. Injured. 

[N'hamp.] B. 437. Grant by John son of Cecilia de Botindon, to the canons of 
Chaucumbe, of land in Botindon. Witnesses; Robert Paynel, Hugh de 
Botindon, Nicholas de Appeltre, and others (named). 

[I.eic.] B. 438. Grant by Henry son of Elias de Wykingston, to the abbot 

and convent of Suleby, of lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the vill and fields 
of Borisworthe. Witnesses : William de Lodbroke, lord of Boriswoithe, 
Philip Brito, Elyas de Noble, and others (named). 

[I. of Wight.] B. 439. Grant by Henry Dogelonder to the abbey of Quarr, of land in 
<la Rydemede' next Botebrigge. Monday after St. Gregory the Pope, 
1337, 12 Edward III. Seal. 

[ ] B. 440. Demise by Walter Gerald, of Bensintou, to Richard Bestwald, 

of land in Bottewrlonge. Witnesses : Robert Cotel, John de Warberge, 
Hugh Bestwald, and others (named). 

[Leic.] B. 441. Release by Robert sou of Adam son of Robert de Clipston, to 

the abbot and convent of Suleby, of his right in a rent issuing out of land 
in Boresworth. Witnesses: Hugh de Swyneford, rector of the church of 
Suleby, and others (named). Tuesday the feast of St. Giles the Abbot, 
21 Edward I. Seal broken. 

[N'hamp.] B. 442. Release by Cecilia de superior! Botindon' (Boddingtou), 
widow, to John her son, of her right in land in the territory of Botindon. 
Witnesses : Robert Pagenelle, Reinbald son of William Joce, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Lcic?] B. 443. Grant by John de Belgrave, of Whatton, to Walter Payn, of 

Botellesford, of lands in the vill aiid territory of Botellesford (Bottesford), to 
hold for the term of the grantor's life, with power of re-entry for the latter, 
provided that he and Cecilia his wife bar their estate in land and a messuage 
situate in the same vill. Witnesses : Adam de Staynegreve, parson of the 
church of Botellesford, and others (named). Saturday after St. Matthew 
the Apostle, 21 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Kent.] B. 444. Grant by Margery daughter of Laurence de Burleghe, to 

the abbot and convent of Boxlee, of land in a place called ' Burleghe,' in the 
parish of Boxlcc. 10 Edward II. 

[Kent.] B. 445. Release by John Swayn, of Boxele, to John Taylour and 

Margaret his wife, of the same place, of his right in lands in Maylefelde and 
Hobbesfeldo in .Boxele. Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 16 Richard II. 
Seal. 

[Kcut.] B. 446. Grant by Richard son of Reginald de Borleghe, to the abbot 

and convent of Boxleo, of land in a place called 'Maylefelde' in the parish 
of Boxlee. 10 Edward II. 

[Kent.] B. 447. Grant by Adam son of William de Pecham, to Clement 

de Suthgate, of a messuage at Sandlinke in the parish of Boxle. 
24 Edward I. 

[Kent.] B. 448. Grant by Robert le Bocke, of Bredhurst, to Adam son of 

William de Pecham, of a messuage at Sandlinke, in the parish of Boxle. 
22 Edward I. 



B. 449. Grant by William Wenelyng, of Herburyhelonde, to Gilbert 
e Vrithc, of laud in a place called ' Pikendenne ' in the parish of Boxlee. 

T7*J 1 TT C1 / 7- 



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ate 

8 Edward 'll. Seal broken. 



[Kent.] B. 450. Grant by Joan Burgeys, of Lydesyngg, widow, to Roger 

Mool, of Boxele, of land called ' Crouchecroft ' in the vill of Boxle. 
Thursday, the feast of St. Valentine, 22 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Kent.] B. 451. Grant by Stephen Iloigge, of Sandlyug in the parish of 

Boxele, to Thomas Frier, of Maydeston, of a messuage and garden at 
Sandlyng in the parish of Boxele. 5 March, 6 Edward IV. 

[Wilts.] B. 452. Grant by John de Hette, son of Robert and Helen de Hette, 

to the church and monks of Farleigh, of land in the parish of Box'. 
Witnesses: Richard dc Cheverel, Philip de Cumberwelle, Roger de Hette 
the gran tor's brother, and others (named). 

[Kent.] B. 453. Grant by William Patyn, of Boxele, to Clement de Suthgate, 

of a yearly rent issuing out of a house at Sandliuk [in the parish of 
Boxlcy]. 23 Edward I. 

Kent. B. 454. Demise by Robert Twymere find Thomas Cuppere, of the 

parish of Boxele, to Roger Inwyn, of the same place, of land at Copyntry 
in the parish of Boxley. Sunday after the Nativity of St. John the 
Baptist, 7 Henry IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Kent.] B. 455. Indenture relative to a grant by Alan Lecton, of Maydston, 

as security for payment of a sum of money, to John Clerke, of Aylesford, 
of a tenement, garden, and land at Sandlyug, in the parish of Boxle. 
4 December, 18 Edward IV. 

[Kent.] B. 456. Grant by William de Costedele, of Boxele, to Roger de 

Costedele his father and Dyota, his mother, of land in Cumba in Boxele. 
4 January, 17 Edward III. 

[Kent.] B. 457. Grant by Margery Loth, daughter of Laurence de Burleghe, 

to the abbot and convent of Boxlee, of land in Burleghesfcld and Maylefeld 
in the parish of Boxlee. 8 Edward II. 
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Kent. B. 458. Grant by Siuion Dyxson, of London, to Philip Fryer, of 

Boxley, of land with a building thereon at Sandelyng in the parish of 
Boxley. 28 December, 10 Henry VIII. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 459. Grant by Geoffrey le Symely, lord of Radeford, to Adam son 

of Gilbert the Fisher (piscator') of Assesbo, of a moiety of his wood called 
' Netherbirchis.' Witnesses: Thomas, rector of the church of Assesho, 
Alexander de Crulefeld, Robert de Wytlak in Assesho, Henry Aylrich, 
Geoffrey Pygnn of Mulvertone, and Geoffrey de Geydon the maker of the 
feefiment (factor feofemcnti). 

Kent. . B. 460. Release by Philip Friar, of the parish of Boxley, to William 

Porter", of the same place, of his right in lands, tenements, rents, &c., in 
Boxley. 21 January, 12 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: The hows at Sandlyng, Fryer and Payne. 

[Kent.] B. 461. Grant by John Parson and Thomas a Goer, of the parish of 

Boxle, to John Steile, of the same place, of land called 'le Heldo' in the 
parish of Boxlee. 17 September, 3 Henry VII. Seals. 

Kent. B. 462. Grant by Agnes Porter, relict of William Porter of Boxley, 

and Sampson Porter, of London, to Thomas Ysode and Peter Goldsmyth 
of Boxley, of lands, tenements, rents and services, and of land with a 
building thereon, late the property of Philip Freer, in the parish of Boxley. 
26 October, 14 Henry VIII. Seals. 

[Line.] B. 463. Decision of Hugh, bishop of Lincoln, upon the claim of the 

prior and convent of St. Fromunde (in Normandy) to the churches of 
Bondeby and Saxby, which they alleged had been held by John de Bondeby, 
deceased, as their farmer. The fifth of the nones of March in the twelfth 
year of the pontificate of Hugh, bishop of Lincoln. Copy on paper. 

Durham. B. 464. Indenture between Ralph, Earl of Westmorland, &c., of the 

York. one part, and Marmaduke de Lomley, his nephew, clerk, of the other, relative 
to the peaceable possession by the latter and William Maihu, the feoffees in 
trust of the manors, lands, tenements, services, &c., of the late Richard Les- 
crope in Yorkshire, and in the bishopric of Durham, those of Estbolton, 
Askrig', and Westbolton excepted, during the minority of the heir of the 
said Richard Scrop. 8 Henry V. French. Seal. 

[ ] B. 465. Demise by Elizabeth, prioress of Langley, and the convent 

of that place, to Geoffrey de Barton, chaplain, and Thomas de Barton and 
Matilda his wife, for the term of the life of the said Geoffrey, with 
remainder to the said Thomas and Matilda for their lives, of land and ;i 
messuage in Bolton, the messuage bordering on the lane towards Alewaston. 
Saturday, the feast of SS. Philip and James, 4 Edward II. Seals. 

[Bedf.] B. 466. Release by John do Everthonia and Eleanor, his wife, to the 

monks of Essebi, of his right in a yearly rent issuing out of the vill of 
Bolenherst. Witnesses : Robert de le Kroc of Bolnhurst, Henry de Hulmo, 
Roger de Bedefort, John de Ypere, and others (named). 

[Bedf.] B. 467. Demise by Elias, prior of Esseby, to Robert do Broc, of Boln- 

hurst, of land in the field of Bolenhurst, for the term of the life of Eustachia 
his wife. The Purification, 1 1 Edward I. 

[ ] B. 468. Sale by Geoffrey Pipard to Dame Mary de Torpel, of land in 

Blakemild. Witnesses: Geoffrey de Lehom, Pag' de Helpestang, Walter 
de Ufford, and others (named). 



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B. 469. Receipt by Thomas, prior of Farlegli, to Matilda, relict of 
William do Bore, for arrears of rent for lands and tenements in Bere. 
.... before .St. Matthew the Apostle, 1248. 

B. 470. Release by Richard le Archer, rector of the church of 
Ilrnyndon in the diocese of Worcester, to the prior and convent of Asslieby 
Canons, of his right in the manor of Blacolveslee, which he held for life from 



the said prior. 
Seal. 



Tuesday, the feast of St. Edmund the King, 18 Edward II. 



B. 471. Release by Isabella de Blakclondc, daughter of William de 
Rlftkeloiide, to Walter dc Blakelor.de, sou of John de Blakelondc, of her 
right in the land in Bhtkelondo which John do Blakelonde her grandfather 
had held. Witnesses : John de Insula and William Russel, knights ; 
Baldwin dc Insnla, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 472. Grant by John son of Hugh Perteseyl of Bolnehurst, to 
John de Grey, of land in the vill of Bolnehurst. Witnesses: Hugh son of 
Simon de Bolnehurst, Robert dil Brcc, Roger de Bedeford, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: Bollehurst. Seal. 

B. 473. Receipt by Walter Hylle, warden of the college of St. Mary 
of Winchester, Oxford, lo the prior and convent of Anglesey, in the 
diocese of Ely, for a rent issuing out of the church of Bodekyshaui 
(Bottishnm) in the same diocese. 20 April, 8 Henry VII. 

B. 474. Letter of attorney by Richard, Earl of Salisbury, for 
John Norton, John Luton, and Oliver Ilodelston lo receive from Hugh 
Louther, esquire, seisin of the manors, <fcc., of Blenarhasset and Ukmanby. 
3 February, 10 Henry VI. Seal. 

B. 475. remise by John 11 a ward, knight, lord of Howard, William 
Stanley, knight, John Wynkefeld, knight, William Berkeley, of Uley, esquire, 
Humphrey Cedrynton, and John Tuenew to Thomas Berkeley, esquire, 
John atle Wode, and Maurice Kyng of the castle, demesne, manor, &c. of 
Berkeley, and the manors of Ham, Appulregge, Alkynton, Hynton, Hurst, 
Slymbrigge, Cam, Wotton, Symondeshale and Cowley with their appur- 
tenances and courts. 16 March, 12 Edward IV. Seals. 

B. 476. Indenture between the prior and convent of Anglesey and the 
w.irden and fellows of the college of St. Mary of Winchester, Oxford, 
relative to the payment of a rent issuing out of Uodekysham (Bottisharnj 
church next Anglesey in the diocese of Ely. 20 September, 4 Henry VII. 

B. 477. Release by William son of William Ernes of Blatherwyke 
to Richard de Wythmerton, of his right in a messuage, garden, and lands in 
Blatherwyke and Laxtono lately held by Margery, his mother, of the gift of 
Henry atte Welle, her brother, and of other lands there. Sunday before the 
Ascension, 17 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 478. Grant by Matilda, prioress of Langley, to John son of John 
sou of Thomas de Barton, of the remainder of those lands in Bolton, which 
were held by Matilda, late the wife of Thomas de Barton, and by her son 
John, son of the said Thomas, for the term of their lives from the House of 
Langley, as appeared by indentures between Elizabeth and Joan, late 
prioresses of that house, and the said Matilda and John son of Thomas. 
Monday before St. Thomas the Apostle, 29 Edward III. Seal. 

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[N'hamp.] B. 479. Release by Emma daughter of Agnes le Be of Blacolvel', to 
E., prior of Esscby, of her right in that messuage in Blakesley which her 
mother gave her. Witnesses : Richard Golafre, William Waleys, and 
William de Radiston. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 480. Release by John, prior of St. Fremond in Normandy, to 

William, prior of Beauvnle, and the convent of that place, of all rights 
in the priory of Bondebv, with its appurtenances, iu the diocese of Lincoln. 
2 May, 1404. 

[Bedf.] B. 481. Grant by Simon, son of Henry de Bolnhcrst, to John do 

Toternho, of the prior of Esseby, of his wood in ' le Fryt Field ' 

of Bolnhurst, rendering for the same to the priory of Esseby a rose at tho 
Nativity of John the Baptist. Witnesses : Robert de Broc in Bolynhurst, 
Robert Gleyne of Podington, and others (named). 

[Camb.] B. 482. Receipt by William Porter, the warden, and the fellows of 

the College of St. Mary of Winchester, Oxford, for a payment to them by 
the prior and convent of Anglesey, in the diocese of Ely, of a rent issuing 
out of Bodekesham church. 12 September, 10 Henry VII. 

[Camb.] B. 483. Receipt by Walter Hylle, the warden, and the fellows of the 

College of St. Mary of Winchester, Oxford, for the payment to them by 
the prior and convent of Anglesey, in the county of Cambridge, of a rent 
issuing out of the church of Bodekysham. 1 May, 7 Henry VII. 

[Heref.] B. 484. Covenant between E. the Dean, and the Chapter of Hereford, 

of the one part, and the- abbot and convent ofDore, of the other, relative 
to a writ of Novel disseisin in respect of a tenement in Blakemore. 
A D. 1249. 

[N'hamp.] B. 485. Grant by John Stanford and Eleanor his wife to Thoinns 
Baxster, of Bolewyk, of lands, tenements, &c., in the vills and fields of 
Blatherwyk, Bolewyk, und Laxton, formerly the property of Willinr.i 
Walyngha-n, father of the said Eleanor. Witnesses: William Merscr, 
parson of the Trinity of Blatherwyk, Richard, parson of the church of 
St. Mary Mug lalene, and others (named). Sunday before St. Peter in 
Cathedra, 14 Henry VI. Seals. 

Wilts. B. 486. Release by Isabella de Blakelonde, daughter of William de 

Blakelonde, to Walter de la Blakelonde, son of John de 151akelonde, of her 
right in those lands in Blakelonde, with land called 'la Menelonde,' late 
the property of John de la Blakelonde, her grandfather. Translation of 
St. Edward after Michaelmas, A.D. 1301. Fragment of seal. 

Bcdf. B. 487. Release by Helen, late the wife of Thomas Avenel of 

Rouhale, to the prior and convent of Assheby Canons, of her right in the 
lands in Bolleuhurst which she held from the said prior for the term of her 
life. Monday after St. George, 31 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.J B. 488. Release by William But, of Walbereswik, to Ralph de Nevill, 

of Raby, of his right in tho lands, tenements, &c., in Bliburgh, which had 
fallen into the hands of the said IJalph de Nevill by the death of William 
Walrain, the grantor's kinsman, by reason of the minority of John, son and 
heir of the said William Walrain. Sunday after St. Hilary, 28 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Camb. B. 489. Receipt by William Porter, the warden, and the fellows of 

the college of St. Mary of Winchester, Oxford, to the prior and convent 
of Anglesey, in the diocese of Ely, for a yearly rent issuing out of the 
church of Bodegesham (Bottisham). 13 September, 12 Henry VII. 



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Camb. B. 490. Receipt by Walter Hille, the warden, and the fellows of the 

college of St. Mary of Winchester, Oxford, to the prior and convent of 
Anglesey, for a rent issuing out of the church of Bodekeshani, in the 
diocese of Ely. 12 September, 7 Henry VII. 

[Heref.J B. 491. Demise by Peter de Eton to Hugh de Laboure, of Acorneburi, 
of land in Netherebolinghope. 26 Edward I. 

Wilts. B. 492. Demise by Thomas Whitman and Joan, his wife, to John 

Babbelake and Alice, his wife, of a messuage and land in Grundewelle, and 
pasturage in Bluntesdon St. Andrew (Blunsden St. Andrews). Michaelmas 
Day, 21 Richard II. Fragment of seals. 

[ ] B. 493. Grant by John de Blakewell and Cecilia, his wife, to Ralph 

Earl of Westmorland and Marshal of England, and John Allewent and 
Richard de Pykeryng, clerks, of lands, tenements, &c. in the vill and 
territory of Blakwell. 6 February, o Henry IV. Seals. 

Surrey. B. 494. Letter of attorney by William Donyugton, for John Colfy, 

of Syon co. Middlesex, to receive seissin of the lands held of John 
Graunt, of Syon aforesaid, in the vill and parish of Bletchynglegh. 
7 December, 20 Edward IV. 

[Wilts.] B. 495. Release by Isabella de Blakolonde, daughter of William de 

Blakelonde, to the abbot of Quarr, of her right in land in Blakelonde, with 
land called ' la Menelonde,' late the property of John de Blakelonde her 
grandfather. The Translation of St. Edward after Michaelmas, 1302. 
Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 496. Grant by William Richardes to Edward Child, chaplain, and 

John Gomond, of a tenement in Blakemonaston. Wednesday, the vigil of 
the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 7 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 497. Grant by Geoffrey le Symely, lord of Radeford, to John son 

of Gilbert the Fisher (piscator') of Assesho, and to Alice his wife, of a moiety 
of his wood called ' le Nethurbirches'. Witnesses : Thomas, rector of the 
church of Assesho, Robert Wytlac, Henry Avlrich, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 498. Assignment by John, prior of Luffield, and the convent of 
that place, to Richard Blundel, knight, the guardian of Giles, son and heir 
of William de St. John, of that rent, which the prior and convent of 
Canons Ashby had been accustomed to pay to the priors of Luffield for the 
lands and tenements which they held from that house in Blacolvesle, 
and which rent the prior of Luffield had granted to William de St. John. 
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 15 Edward III. 

[Warw.] B. 499. Release by William atte Lowe, of Prioursmore, and Agnes 

his wife, to John Mason, of Bidford, of their right in a cottage and curtilage 
in Bidford. The feast of St. Scholastica, 45 Edward III. 

[Sussex.] B. 500. Letter of attorney by Edward Berkeley, esquire, Henry 

Kyghley, esquire, and Nicholas CalfP, clerk, for Thomas Esshyng and John 
Tannere, of Arundel, to deliver to Laurence West full seisin of a croft 
called 'Gergelond' in Bensted. Arundel, 20 October, 4 Edward JV. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 501. Release by R. abbot of Bordesley, and the convent cf that 
place, to of lands in Bynton. 



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B. 502. Lotto; of attorney by Robert Berden, of Berden. for 
John de Mimkeion and John do :o deliver seisin to Ralph, Earl of 

We<:y.'.->rland, of lands in the vilis if lly.v'.t -u r. Hur.wyfc. Westbraudon, 
and i. . . _.'.i'.vke. and elsewhere within the bishopric of Durham. 
Xovenilvr. J4 Hcr.ry IV. 



B. 503. Grant )>y Richard son of W ; ; ;.::ii do fraueford. to the 
church and canons of Finuesheved, ci" a via.lv rent issnin? out of a uTt 
in the \ill of Bcrnardoshill lately hold by Coc:iia, tho daughter of William 
Luvet. WiteMBM* Rogoraoaof TVoMM .JoluiB. 

and others (named). 

B. 504. Release by Robert Sheperd, of Bideford, to John Mason, of 
the same place, of his right in a messuage aud croft in tho vill of Bidefonl. 
1 January, 38 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 505. Gran: by Thomas son of Scherii- - Roger son of 

Hidden de Lalleford", of land in the v-H and territory nf Bilneih*. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey dc Wilenhal', Robert dc ISncel, Robert iu - 
and others (named). 

B. 506. Grant by Philip de Glamorgan to tho abbey of Quarr. of land 
called ' Uppecroft,' with the brushwood near tbn vi!l of Bordwode. 
Witnessos : Geoffrey de Ii.sula, Thomas de Aula, Thomas de Evorci, and 
others (named). Seal. 

B. 507. Rele*>o I y Isabella Ysgo to the nunnery of Acornbury, of 
her right in yearly rents at Bynetono. " Witnesses : Roger Ragon. William 
tie Campo, and others (named). &w/. 

B. 5O8. C.ratt by David son of William son of Dsrnd de la ForUieyo, 
to William son of Hugh le Pv>rtw of Persons, of laud in the field" of 
Bynham. Witnesses : William de la Fortheye, Reginald de Pupplinton. 
and others 



B. 509. Demise br Ralph, abbot of Battle, and the convent of that 
place, to Henry Ruffus, baker of Suwerfc. of land in BermtMu: 
Witnesses : John ite Suxrerk, William Winpler, and others (named). 



B. SLO. Letter of attorney by John Haward, knighn lord of Haward. 
William Stanley, knisht, John Wynkfeld. knight, William Berkel, 
Uley, esquire, Humphrey Codryngton, esquiiv, ami John Tuenew," for 
Thomas Conepedene. prior of Longbrigse, and Robert Grevyle, to deliver 
seisin to Thomas Berkeley, John aUe Wode, and Maurice" Kyng, of the 
castle, demesne, and manor of Berkeley, and the manors, Ac"., of Ham. 
Appulrege, Alkynton, Hynton. Hurst, Slynbrigge, Cam, Wotton, Symondes- 
hate, and Cowley, with their appurtenances. 20 Mkrch. 12 Edward I\ 
Seals. 

B. 51L Letter of attorney by Thomas Stanley, knight, Lord Stanley. 
son and heir of Thomas Stanley", knight, late LoVxl Stanley, for Thomas 
Campdene, chaplain, and Robert Grevile, to enter into and" take seisin of 
the castfe of Barkeley and the manors of Barkeky. Hompme, Appolreggr, 
Hynton, Hurst, Slynibrygge, Giro, Alkynton, Upton St. Leonanls, Wotton 
under Egge, Cowley, ami Symondeshale, with their appurtenances. 1 : 
6 Edward IV. m/. 



B. 512. Conveyance by Thomas Stanley, knight. Lord Stank 
and heir of Thomas Stanley, knight, Ac,." to William Stanley, John 
Haward, John Wynkefeld, Robert WvnkelWd, John Grerelte, knighte, and 






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to Thormis Wynkofeld, Maurice Berkeley of Beverston, William Berkeley 
of Uley, William Liuigoley, Maurice Berkeley, William Brandon, and John 
Twyneho, of the manors granted by deed dated 3 September, 1 Henry VI., 
by James Berkeley, knight, late Lord of Berkeley, to Humphrey, Duke 
of Gloucester, John, Duke of Norfolk, John, Earl of Hunttyngdon, Kobert 
Wyukefeld, John ap Phelipp' Morgan, and his said father Thomas Stanley, 
who survived all his co-feoft'ees, viz. the castle of Berkeley, and the 
manors of Berkeley, Hompme, Appolrygge, Hyntou, Hurste, Slymbrugge, 
Camme, Alkyngtou, Upton St. Leonards, Wotton under Egge, Cowley 
and Symondeshale. 1 May, 6 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Somers.] B. 513. Release by Geoffrey son of Richard de Avele, to Simon de 
la Torre and Lucy his wife, formerly the wife of William Asting" of 
' La Berghe,' of his right in a tenement ami land at ' La Berghe,' with 

raut of pasturage near the vill of Avele, and of estovers. Monday after 
t. Thomas the Apostle, 8 Edward II. 

[Wore.] B. 514. Grant by Richard Streht, of Benetlegh, to Emma and Eva, 

daughters of Thomas Streht, of land and a house thereupon in the vill of 
Benetlegh. Witnesses: Adam Bruneghe, Richard - Haihewy, John 
Tumour, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Won-.] B. 515. Grant by Reginald Long, of Beuetle, with the consent of his 

heir Richard, to the abbey of Bordesley, of land in the territory of Benethle. 
Witnesses : William Bernulf and Hugh Tredel, both of Benetle, Hugh de 
Braderugge, and others (named). 

Endorsed: Bentley, Osborne Stiche. Fragment of seal. 

[Wore.] B. 516. Grant by John the Cook (cocus) of Benetlcg' to the abbey 

of Bordesley, of a yearly rent issuing out of a messuage in Benetleg'. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Stokes, Richard Estrech of Benetleg', Henry de 
Parco, and others (named). Seal. 

[ ] B. 517. Grant by Thomas, brother of Elyas de Berc', to the nuns of 

St. Michael, Stanford, cf land iu the territory of Berc'. Witnesses : Robert, 
vicar of Cottismor, Reginald de Berk, John de Cottisnior, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Wore.] B. 518. Grant by Hugh son of Edric de Benetleg' Estrech', to Robert 

his son of a moiety during his own life, and the whole after his death, of 
his land and houses [in Beuetleg'], so that the latter, whenever he wished, 
could bring home . wife. Witnesses : Sir Robert the chaplain of Stoke, 
Thomas de Stoke, Adam de Kyngisford, and others (named). Seal. 

[\VOPC.] B. 519. Grant by John Mawdyt, of tbe parish of Fechenham, and 

Alice his wife to Henry \Vybbe of Wych', Hugh Toller, chaplain, John 
Wode, Humphrey Stafford, William Boraston, Richard Furnyngcs, Peter 
Egge, Thomas Tayllour, John Beoff, and Thomas Russell of lands in 
Benteley and tenements in ' Le Rededych,' with a field in Ippesley and a 
curtilage in Masonesfelde. 5 September, 8 Hen. IV. 

[ ] B. 520. Release by Richard son of John Aldreth, dwelling in Berwyk 

upon Twede, to Henry son of Sir Thomas de Honk, of his right in a yearly 
rent issuing out of a tenement in Bighing. Tuesday after St. Martin in 
the winter, 1212. 

[Herts.] B. 521. Grant by Petronilla, late the wife of William Aleyn of 

rppeis, to Robert Gabbard and Joan, hi ? wife, of part of a meadow iu 
Wicroft in Bichamstede. Tuesday after Palm Sunday, 11 Edward III. 



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Herts. B. 522. Grant by William cle Munclon, of Berkhamstede Mules, 

co. Hertford, to William le Heldere, of the same place, Gilbert Aster 
and Richard le Gome, both of Tywyngg', of a messuage and land called 
' le Smythe ' and ' le Smytthelond ' in Berkhamstede aforesaid. Sunday 
before St. Valsntine, 19 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 523. Grant by Walter Tursteyu, of Bunington to the abbot and 

monks of Bordesley, of land in the territory of BunhHon (Binton). 
Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, Walter Prudoume, and others 
(named). 

[Warw.] B. 524. Grant by Walter son of William son of Odo de Buninton, to 
the abbey of Bordesley, of land in the territory of Buninton. Witnesses : 
Robert, parson of Buninton, Geoffrey Pancefot, William Hay, and others 
named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 525. Grant by William Hay, of Buninton, to the abbey of Bordesley, 
of land in the field of Buninton in Wardonslade and Cley thhul. Witnesses : 
Robert, parson of Buninton, Richard Eadward, Alan de Grafton, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[\Varw.] B. 526. Grant by Ralph de Welneford, son of Hervey, to the abbey of 
Bordesley, of his mill with its appurtenances and land in Buninton, and of 
a tenement and messuage in the vill of Welneford. Witnesses : Thomas 
chaplain of Welueford, W. chaplain of Weston, William chaplain of Buninton, 
and others (named). A.D. 1215. Seal. 

[\Vanv.J B. 527. Grant by Walter Prudum, son of Walter Prutlum of 
Buninton, to the abbey of Bordesley, of land in the field of Buninton. 
Witnesses : Robert de Val, William de Grafton, Richard Eadward, and 
others (named). 

J. of Wight. B. 528. Release by John de Vanne, late of Briggecourte in the Isle 
of Wight, and William Gere, of the same place, to Geoffrey Gate, of his 
right in the manor of Briggecourte, Sandehirste, and Moldesleyhil!. 
21 September, 5 Edward IV. Seals. 

Warw. B. 529. Release by Philip de Stanes to the abbot of Bordesley of his 

right in a tenement in the vill and territory of Buninton. Witnesses: 
Robert, rector of the church of Buninton, Martin de Bertun, clerk, William 
de Raggelee, and others (named). 

Heref. B. 530. Bond by Walter Waters, rector of the church of Byssheopiston 

(Bishopstone), co. Hereford, Roger Pawntwell the elder of Mawnshyll, anil 
Thomas Alfford, of Bownshyll in the aaid county, to Dame Isabell:i 
Gardener, prioress of Acornebery, for twenty pounds, that Richard Powell, 
vicar of Brtiggesolers (Bridge' Solars) within the said county will not 
bring any action against the said prioress in respect of the vicarage of 
Brugge Kolers. 8 February, 20 Henry VII. Fragments of seals. 

[N'hamp.] B. 531. Receipt by John Bugg, treasurer and receiver-general cf 
Joan, Queen of England, to William Warner, for the purchase money of a 
coppice called ' Derslescopie ' within the park of Briggestoke. 3 Julv, 
10 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Heref.] B. 532. Grant by Gilbert de Reygate, rector of the church of 

Brugessolers (Bridge Solars), to the nunnery of Acornebury and to 
Catherine de Geynville the prioress, of a yearly pension from his church of 
Brugessolers. Thursday, the feast of the'Circumcision. 1315. Seal. 



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I. of Wight. B. 533. Release by Peter, prior of St. Helens in the Isle of Wight, 
and (ho convent of that place, to the prior and convent of Brommore, of 
their right in the advowson of the church of Brerdyng (Brad ing). 
Witnesses : John <le Kyngeston, knight, Thomas Norcyp, .Roger Lusewy, 
John Sengedon, Thomas le Vaus, Roger Carpenter, and Walter Burgeys. 

B. 534 counterpart of B. 533. 

I. of Wight. B. 535. Release by Peter, prior of St. Helens in the Isle of Wight, 
to the prior and convent of Brommore of his right in the adxowson of 
the church of Brerdynge (Bradins;). Witnesses : John de Kyngeston, 
knight, Thomas Noreys, John Lusewy, John Sengedon, Thomas le Vaus, 
Roger Carpenter, and Walter Burgeys. 

I. of Wight. B. 536. A release in the same words as B. 533 and B. 534, the 

witnesses being John de Kyngeston and John de Bouklande, knights, 
Thomas Noreys, Roger Lusewy, John Sengedon, Thomas le Vaus, Walter 
Burgeys, Roger Carpenter, John de Brommore, Jolm de la Bere, John 
Erneys, Richard Reson, John le Monk, and John Ingram. 

Vork. B. 537. Demise by the prior and convent of to Robert .... 

of the tithe corn and hay of Bramton, in the parish of Kyrby Hylle, within 
the county of York. Memorandum referring to an indenture of demise. 

1. of Wight. B. 538. Grant by John de Marisco, rector of the church of Brarding 
(Brading), to Walter Thoche, of those lands which Walter de Insula and 
his mother, and P. de Clammorgan, P. de Blachpanne and his lather, 
^Elric de Langred, Josceline Pung, and John and Richard de Chalwecrofte 
had granted before the dedication and in dedication of the church of St. 
Mary Brarding. Witnesses : Thomas de Aula, P. de Clammorgan, Ralph 
de Mora, aud others (named). 

f. of Wight. B. 539. Indenture between Pyeres de Chyerbitz, prior of St. Helens 
in the Isle of Wight, and John de Wallop, prior of Brommore, relative to 
granting the advowson and rectory of the church of Brerdynge (Brading) 
to the prior of Brommore. Tuesday after St. Martin, 21 Edward 111. 
French 

[Essex.] B. 540. Demise by John Mason, late of Witham, co. Essex, to Thomas 

Warner, of that place, of the farming out of twelve kine. 23 February, 
12 Ed ward IV. 
Endorsed : Brant re (Braintree). Seal. 

[Essex.] B. 541. Memorandum relative to tithes due from lands called ' Spenys 

Croftys ' and ' Tempell laud ' pertaining to a place called ' Reyriehous ' 
within the parish of Branbetre (Braintree), and which tithes John Worthy, 
of Halsted, as farmer of tho parsonage of Halsted for the two preceding 
years, had claimed. 6 August, 3 Edward IV. 

[Warw.] B. 542. Release by Millicent, late the wife of Henry de Buninton 

(Binton) to the monks of Bordesley, of her right in the part which she 
had in the mill of Buninton, and in the island lying between that mill and 
Welneford. Witnesses: Robert, parson of Bunintou, Geoffrey Panceford, 
and others (named). About (circa) the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. 
11 Henry III. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 543. Grunt by Walter Turstain, of Bunintone, to the abbey of 

Bordesley, of a messuage and land in the vill of Bunintone. Witnesses : 
Roger Godefroy of Budiford, Richard Edward, Robert Noreys, and others 
(named). Seal, 



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[Warw.] B. 544. Release by Nicholas son of William de Buninton', to the 

abbey of Bordesley, of his right iu the mills of Buninton'. Witnesses : 
William, chaplain of Buninton, William de Bissopesdon, William de 
Ludinton, Robert del Val, and Stephen de Upton. 

[Warw.] B. 545. Grant by William son of Turstaiu to Henry son of Eustace, 

of a messuage and land in Hibunigtona. Witnesses : Henry de Buuigtona, 
Geoffrey Panchefot, S. parson of Bunigtona, and others (named). 

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[Warw.] B. 546. Grant by Beatrix, daughter of Walter formerly parson of 

Buniton', to the abbey of Bordesley, of all her right in the lands and rents 
in Buniton held from her by Philip de Buniton'. Witnesses: Robert, 
parson of Buniton, Richard Edward, Robert le Noreis, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 547. Grant by William Hay, of Buninton, son of Philip Hay, to 

the abbey of Bordesley, of land called ' Nonesmannes Lond ' in the field of 
Buninton'. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, Geoffrey Pauncefoth, 
Richard Edward, and others (named). Seal broken. 

[Warw.] B. 548. Grant by Richard de EccleshaF, son of Richard de Eccleshal, 

to the abbey of Bordesley, of his right in the island of Buninton, lying 
between the mill of that place and the mill of Welneford. Witnesses : 
Geoffrey Pancefot, Richard Eadward, and others (named). Fragment of 
seal. 

[Warw.] B. 549. Grant by Walter Tursteyn, of Buninton, to the abbey of 

Bordesley, of land in Bnnington. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, 
Richard Eadward, Walter Prodoume, and others (named). Seal broken. 

[N'hamp.] B. 550. Grant by Robert Hawe, of Haryngworth, and Thomas Baxtere, 
of Bulwyk, to William Basset, clerk, and Richard Armeston of lands, 
tenements, &e. in Bulwyk and Henwyk. 4 March, 34 Henry VI, 

[Warw.] B. 551. Grant by Walter Thursteyn, of Buninton, to the abbey of 

Bordesley of land in Cleytenhulle, iu the fee of William Hay, and in the 
territory of Buniuton. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, Roger 
Godefrey of Budeford, Martin de Berton', and others (named). Fragment 
of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 552. Grant by Walter Turstan, of Buninton', to the abbey of 

Bordesley, of laud in the territory of Buninton'. Witnesses: Robert, 
parson of Buninton, Richard Edward, William, lord of Grafton, Godfrey 
de Budiford, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 553. Grant by Matilda, late the wife of Henry son of Eustace de 

Bunigtoua, widow, to her daughter Agnes for her marriage portion, of a 
messuage and lands in Bunigton. Witnesses : Ralph de Lodint', Walter 
Ede of Bunigtou, William Hay, Richard Eadwart, and others (named). 

[Warw.] " B. 554. Grant by Agnes, late the wife of Walter Prudura of 
Buninton', to the abbey of Bordesley, of the land in Buninton' which she 
received at her marriage. Witnesses : Robert del Val, William de Grafton, 
Richard Eadward, and others (named). 

Herts. B. 555. Demise by John Edward, esquire, to William Say, Andrew 

. . ogthgard, knight, John Say, esquire, Laurence Cheyne, esquire, Philip 
Botelere, esquire, John Cheyne, and William Porte, of a tenement called 
' Sawall ' and lands in Brokesborne (Broxbourne). 26 August, 26 Henry VI. 

[Warw.] B. 556. Grant by William Hay, of Buninton, to the abbey of 
Bordesley, of land in the field of Buuinton', bordering on the Portweye 
against Waresdon. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton', Geoffrey 
Pancefot, Richard Eadward, and others (named). Seal. 



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[\Varw.] B. 557. Grant by William Hay, son of Philip Hay of Bnnintoo, to 
the abbey of Bonlesley, of his right in the Island of Buninton, lying between 
the mill of Buninton and that of Welneforct. Witnesses: Geoffrey 
Pancefot, John de Eccleshal, Richard Eadward, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 558. Grant by Walter Tursteu, of Buninton, to the abbey of 
Bordesley, of land in the territory of Buninton. Witnesses: Roger 
Godefrey of Budeford, Richard Eadward, William Hay, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Leic.] B. 559. Indenture between the warden (le gardeyn) of St. Peter's 

Chapel, Kyrkeby-on-Wrethek, and Roger Wayte, of Seustern, relative to a 
grant to the former and to his successors of :i yearly rent out of lands in 
Bukemynstr' (Buckminster) and Seustern (Sewstern). Tuesday after the 
Purification, 19 Edward III. French. 

Glouc. B. 560. Grant by Nicholas de la Grene of Brithamton to Elias, his 

son, of land in Wystintouu, Breforlong, Middelforlong, Brocforlong, 
Merstonforlong, and elsewhere in Brythamton. Friday after St. Ambrose 
the Bishop, 2 Edward II. 

Endorsed: Brickhampton, in Gloucestershire. 

[Salop.] B. 561. Grant by Alice de Bruges to Nicholas Quarel, and Alice his 

wife, of lands in Bruges, Cheleton', and Pereton'. Witnesses: Nicholas 
de Boleville, Nicholas de la Burgh', Henry de la Broke, and others 
(naiced). 

Herts. B. 562. Demise by Thomas Hoddesdon, of Ware, and Walter Fader 

of Amwell, to John Say and Elizabeth his wife, Laurence Cheyne, John 
Leventhorp, John Cheyne, and Ralph Grey, of laud in Westfeld in the 
parish of Brokesborne (Broxbourne). 20 June, 35 Henry VI. Seals. 

L ] B. 563. Grant by Hugh le Chaumberleyn of Herefeld to Alexander 

le Chaumberleyn, his brother, of a messuage with buildings in the vill of 
Herefeld, and land lying between the said messuage and the way in the 
healh which leads to Drakeneford, with its appurtenances, viz., common 
of the entire moor and heath. Sunday before St. Thomas the Apostle, 
10 Edward II. 

[Warw.] B. 564. Sale by Brunilda, relict of John Tritel, to the abbey of 
Bordesley, of a rent payable to her by the said abbey for a mansion called 
' Brunilde's Haga.' Witnesses : Roger Dore, Arnald Pap, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 565. Grant in frank almoin by William Hay, of Buninton, to the 
abbey of Bordesley, of land in Buninton, stretching upon Ma Chirweya' to 
Little Brademore. Witnesses: William de Ludint', Robert, rector of the 
church of Buninton, Richard Eadward, Walter Prudome, and others 
(named). 

[Warw.] B. 566. Grant by William son of Henry the Taylor (parmentarii), 

to Nicholas son of John, of land in the vill of Buniuton. Witnesses: 
Robert, parson of Buninton, Robert le Noreys , Richard Edward, and 
others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Herts.] B. 567. Grant by John Lodewyk, son and heir of Richard Lodewyk 

of Wormlee, to John Charteseys, (he elder, of wood in Monewode- 
grove in the parish of Brokysburne (Broxbourne). Trinity Sunday, 
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[Herts.] B. 568. Confirmation by Robert Hales, prior of the hospital of 

St. John of Jerusalem in England, and the bretliern of that house to John 
dc Cherteseye and Isabella, his wife, of land called ' le Newelonde ' lying 
between the fields called ' Hathell ' and ' Coppethorne ' in Brokesbourue. 
Tuesday after St. Barnabas the Apcstle, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

Hunt B. 569. Grant by Thomas Othewold, of Broughton, to Thomas 

Brydtler, of the sumo place, of land lying at Hullok, Chesselade, 
Depsladeonsrende, Uyecrofte, Rypthornes, Sideholme, and other lands in 
Broughton. 23 June, 23 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Hunt.] B. 570. Release by Joan, relict of William Wykeham, to the prior of 

Wroxton, of her right in a yearly rent issuing out of tenements in 
Broughton, an.l which rent had of old been granted to the said house of 
Wroxton by John de Broughton, knight. 20 June, 35 Henry VI. 
Seal broken. 

[Hunt.] B. 571. Grant by Thomas Wymeer, of St. Ives, Thomas Chamberleyn, 

chaplain, of that place, and Thomas Crowcher, of Hadenham, to Nicholas 
Styvecle, knight. Roger Hunte, Ralph Styvecle, John Grenelaue, John 
Rndham, and Richard Brayton, clerk, of a messuage and lands in the 
vill and fields of Broughton. Monday after St. Matthew the Apostles. 
5 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Hunt.] B. 572. Demise by John le Stalkere, of King's Ripton, to John Ballard, 

of Brouton, of a messuage and land in the vill of Brouton. Michaelmas, 
32 Edward I. Seal. 

Leic. B. 573. Conveyance by John Clerke alias Par, of Seusterne, and 

Line. Richard Burton, of Bukmynstr', to the prior and convent of Kyrkby on 

Wrethek, of lands in Bukmynstr', Seusterne and Northwythom. 10 May, 

24 Henry VI. Seals. 

[WarwJ B. 574. Grant in frank almoin by Walter Turstayn, of Buninton, to 

the abbey of Bordesley, of a messuage and land in the vill of Buninton. 
Witnesses: Robert, vector of the church of Buninton, Richard Edward, 
Robert le Noreis, and others (named). 
Endorsed: Bynton. Seal. 

[York.] B. 575. Grant by Jordan de Buggethorp, son and heir of Geoffrey de 

Buggethorp, to Walter de Gray, canon of York, of land in ihe vill and 
territory of Buggethorp. Witnesses : Peter de Mulo Lacu, Nicholas de 
Hales, Adam de Wiltona, and others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 576. Grant by Walter Odo and Beatrix, his Mater, to Philip de 

Siones, of land in Buniton. Witnesses: Richard de liccleshale, John de 
Eccleshale, John de Peyt', and others (named). Damaged. 

[Warw.] B. 577. Release by William the Clerk (dericus) of Berstonestun, 

with the consent of Alice his wife, to ihe abbey of Bordesley, of his light 
in the messuage and land in Buninton', which he had of the grant of 
William Hay. Witnesses : Roger de Belne, Martin the clerk of Berton, 
and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 578. Grant in frank almcin by Lusana, lale the wife of William de 

Buninton', to the abbey of Bordesley, of her right as dower in the Island 
of Buninton lying between the Monk's mill of Biminton and that of 
Welneford. Witnesses : Henry de Buninton, Richard de Echeleshale, 
Roger son of Ralph Gcdefrei of Budiford, Robert Russtl of Welneford. 
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[Devon.] B. 579. Release by Eobert Hok', of Buddelegh, to the abbot of 

St. Michael's Mount, of his right in the messuage and land in the manor 
of Buddelegh, formerly held by John Bronna of Buddelegh at the will 
of the abbot. Saturday before St. Dunstan, 1312, and 16 Edward III. 
Fragment of seal. 

[\Varw.] B. 580. Release by Walter Thursteyn, of Buninton, to the abbot of 

Boruesley, of his right in lands in Buninton ; and also a grant by him of a 
rent, to be held as a frank almoin, issuing out of n messuage and land in 
Buninton. Witnesses : Robert, rector of the church of Buninton, Willie.m 
rector of the church of Billesl', and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Devon.] B. 581. Grant by Isabella de Bukyuton to Baldewin Giffiml, Roger 

Oxton, John Davy, Robert Frere, and John Roo, of lands and tenements 
in Estbukvngton (Bickington) with the advowson of the church there, 
together with the custody of Exeter Gaol. Thursday before St. Barnabas 
the Apostle, 42 Edward III. 

[\Varw.] B. 582. Release by William le Jevene, of Hyldeburworthe, to the 

abbot of Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin, of his right in the messuage 
and land in Bunynton, which he had of the grant of Y/'illiam Hay. 
Witnesses : Roger de Belne, Martin the clerk (clericus) of Benton', 
William de Ragel', and others (named). Seal. 

[\Varw.] B. 583. Grant in frank almoin by Walter Prodoume, of Buninton, to 

the abbey of Bordesley, of lands in the territory of Buninton upon the 
Caldewellehull and next to lands called ' Densclandc,' and also lands 
bordering upon the road called the ' Chircwei ' to Brademor-'. Witnesses : 
Robert, parson of Binnton, Walter Odo, Richard Eadward, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 584. Grant in frank almoin by Henry, lord of Buninton, with the 

consent of Alice his wife, to the abbot of Bordesley, of a messuage and 
land in the vill of Buninton, held from him by Roger de Margrave. 
Witnesses: Robert, rector of the church of Buninton, Simon de 
Oldebury, Will'am de Raggel', Walter Prudumme, and others (named). 
Seal. 

N'hamp. B. 585. Grant by John Man", of Kyngguscleve (King's Cliff), with 

the consent of Emma his wife, to John Hynckeley, of Bulwyck, and 
Elizabeth his wife, of lands, &c., in Buhvyeke. Sunday before St. Martin 
the Bishop, 6 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 586. Grant in frank almoin by Walter ad Pontem of Budiford, 

son of Odo, to the abbot of Bordesley, of land against Moodihull in the 
field of Budiford. Witnesses : Haumund le Fauconer, Walter de Ciiva, 
Geoffrey Piincefot, Roger son of Ralph Godefrei, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 587. Grant in frank almoin by Richard Eadward, of Buniuton, 

to the abbot of Bordesley, of lands in the field of Bunintou between 
Abboddesdune and Graf ton and in ' La Brademor ;' and also a release by 
him of his right in the island of Buninton lying between the mills of 
Buninton and Welneford. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, 
Geoffrey Pancefod, William Hay, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw] B. 588. Release by Christina, late the wife of Waller Prudummo of 

Buninton, to the abbot of Bordesley, of her right in the lands which they 
held of the fee which the said Walter had in the vill and territory of 
Bnninton. Witnesses : Simon de Aldebury, William de Raggeleg', and 
others (named). Seal. 



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B. 589. Graiit by John, abbot of Battle, to William Colj'ngborn, of 
the offices of steward and coroner for the manor of Bromham. 23 July, 
21 Edward IV. 

B. 590. Release by William son of Geoffrey de Welle, to Ea .... 
... of his right in various lands in Bumstede and in the territory of 
Welle. Witnesses : Roger de Laiston, Reginald de Chilton, Stephen dc 
Killum, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 591. Grant by Roger Wayle, of Scustern', to the Warden (Ic 
fiardcyii) of St. Peter's chapel in Kyrkeby upon Wret.hek, of a yearly rent 
issuing out of lauds in Bukemystr' and Scustern. Monday after the 
Purification, 19 Edward 111. French. Sent. 

B. 592. Grant in frank almoin by Walter son of William son of 
Odo de Buninton, to the abbot of Bordesley, of lands in the territory of 
Buninton, viz., land called Longacre ' stretching from Brademore to the 
Chercheweie, land between the two C'hercheweies, land called ' Fordseotere ' 
upon Attreddeput, and other land beyond Pordstrete. Also confirmation 
by him to the said abbot of the lands held by the latter in frank almoiu 
from the grantor's said father William, lying between the two Chercheweies 
and upon Curteskurun. Witnesses : Stephen, parson of Buninton, 
William chaplain of Buninton, Robert de Vallc, knight, Henry de 
Buninton, Richard de Ecclesh", Richard Eadward, and William Ettrop. 
Seal. 

B. 593. Release by Robert Brook, of Dedham, to William, abbot of the 
monastery of St. John the Baptist, Colchester, Thomas Grene, of Witham, 
William Forde, John Wright, and Thomas Baker the elder, of Ardelegh, 
of his right in a moiety of the manor of Bromlegh and in the advowson of 
the church of that place ; which said moiety a certain Walter Dorewnrd 
had purchased from the lord of Morlee, and which the said Robert Brook 
with the abbot and the others aforesaid had jointly hold in remainder, after 
the death of Joan, late the wife of Nicholas Mortymer, of the grant of 
John Doreward the elder, Roger Spyce, Thomas Kny\et, Geoffrey Rokell, 
Thomas Rykedeu, John Sampson, Robert Sudbury, and Henry Stainpe. 
1 March, 31 Henry VI. Seal*. 

B. 594. Demise by John Sarazin and Alice, his wife, to Clement 
the Smith (fabro) of Brommore, and Gunnolda his wife, of land in Schorte 
Forlong [in Bromore]. St. Barnabas the Apostle's day, 24 Edward I. 

B. 595. Grant by John atte Hale, son of Robert atte Hale of 
Ockelegh, to John Shyrlok' the elder, of the parishes of Cranlegh and 
Aldebury, of the reversion of land called ' les Inhomes ' in Bromlegh in the 
parish of Wonerssh. Saturday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 10 Richard II. 
Seal. 

B. 596. Grant by Amicia, Countess of Devon and Lady of the Isle 
(Domina Insule) to John Wyz and Lucy, his wife, of messuages and lands 
in the fields called ' Bisuthedunshulle,' ' Ryhulle,' Wydecrofte,' ' la Houwp,' 
' Suthmede,' ' Meere,' ' Smizeshulle ' and elsewhere in the vill of Brommore. 
Monday after the close of Easter, 2 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

B. 597. Grant by William Brudemore to Richard le Frye, of Brom- 
more, of land in the field called ' la Wydecroft ' in Brommore. Saturday, 
the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 2 Edward III. Frayment of seal. 

B. 598. Demise by William Brudemere, of Rekeborne, to Edmund 
Upehulle, of Brommore, and Agnes his wife, of land in the field of 
Brommore. Michaelmas day, 5 Edward III. 



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[Hants.] B. 599. Demise by Robert Aylfer, of Brominore, to Richard son of 
Osbert, of the same place, of a messuage and curtilage upon ' la Mershe ' 
in Brommore. 23 Edward I. 



[Hants.] B. 600. Grant by Thomas Polet, of Biommcre, to Elias Dymmok, of 
land in Cherlewode and Ilyhulle in the parish of Brommore. Sunday after 
the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 26 Edward I. 

[Hauts.] B. 601. Release by John Gobet, of Brommore, to the prior and convent 
of Brommore, of his right in the lands and tenements in Brommore, which 
Thomas de la Pelote, his late brother, had granted to them. Thursday 
before St. Gregory the Pope, ]0 Edward II. 

[Hants.] B. 602. Grant by James, prior of Brommore, to Adam the Dyer 

( Tynctori) of Fordyngebrugge, of seven loaves on every Sunday for the 
term of his life. 27 April, 1336. Seal. 

[Hants.] J3. 603. Release by John Tracy the younger, son of William Tracy, 

knight, lord of Btirgatc, to the prior of Brommore, of his rights in the hinds 
at Istmede in the manor of Nitthereburgate, which his progenitors had 
granted in frank almoin to the House of Brommore : also grant by the 
said John Tracy to the abbot of free ingress and egress to the said land. 
Friday, the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 14 Edward III. 

[Hants.] B. 604. Grant by Richard Bakewastel, of Ma Hale,' to Edmund 
Upe Hulle, of Brommore, of land called 'la Gore' in 'la Hale' (in 
Brommore) upon the bank of the Avon. Saturday, the feast of St. Agatha 
the Virgin, 19 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 605. Release by Adam, son and heir of William Brudemore of 
Rokeborne, to Edmund Upehulle, of Brommore, and Agnes his wife, of his 
right in the land in the field of Brommore, which they had of the demise of 
his said father. Saturday, the morrow of the Conversion of St. Paul, 
15 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Hants.] B. 606. Release by Richard Bakewastel, of ' la Hale,' and John, his 
son and heir, to John Cosyn, of Wollop, chaplain, and John Hobbecokes, of 
Wherewelle, of their right in land called 'la Gore ' lying in 'la Hale ' (in 
Brommore), which the said John Cosyn and John Hubbecokes had of the 
demise of Edmund Upehulle of Brommore. Tuesday after St. Cuthbert 
the Bishop, 19 Edward III. Seals. 

[Hants.] B. 607. Demise by Richard Alpher to Roger dc Hegham and Joan 
his wife, of a messuage situate in the vill of Brommore, in the dower laud 
of Matilda his mother. Friday, the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas 
the Martyr, 20 Edward III. Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 608. Release by Richard Alpher, of Brommere, to the Prior, &c. 
of Brommore, of his right in lands lying towards ' la M'llleweye ' and 
in MaBrummeFs acre 'and other lands in Brommore. Monday after the 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 20 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Hants.] B. 609. Grant by Richard Alpher, son of Robert Alpher of Brom- 
inore, to John Cosyn and John Glenberd, chaplains, of a messuage and 
land called ' Alpherscroft ' in Brommore, and of yearly rents issuing out of 
messuages in Brommore. Tuesday, the feast of St. James the Apostle, 
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[Hants.] B. 610. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh son of Eobcrt son of Ligerius, 
to the canons of Broinmore, of land in Brommoro abutting upon the 
way leading to Sherdiford and the way to the church of Brommore. 
Witnesses : William, earl of Devon, Mabel the countess, Robert de 
Brommore, William the chaplain of Brommore, Onierus his son, Geoffrey 
de Kernot, and others (named). [Richard I. or John.] 

[Hants.] B. 611. Demise by John de Brommore to John, prior of Brommore, 
of lands, tenements, and rents in Brommore. Wednesday, Christmas Eve, 
20 Edward III. 

[Hants] B. 612. Receipt by John Capon, of Wynbornemenstr,' and Henry 
de Cougrove, to the prior and convent of Brommore. Tuesday after the 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 28 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Hants.] B. 613. Grant by John le Frye, brother and heir of Richard le Frye 
of BrommorC; to Thomas le Frye and Maurice, his brother, of land in the 
field called ' la Wydecrofte ' in Brommore. Monday after Michaelmas 
Day, Edward III. Seal. 

Hants. B. 614. Demise by Robert Stokys, prior of Brommore, to Gawyn 

Homylle, Katherine his wife, and Isabella, daughter of George Homylle, of a 
tenement and closes called Chapelhaye,' ' Whetelandys,' and ' Crockcrs", 
with pasturage in the pasture culled ' Oure Lady Mersshc,' all being in 
Brommore. The Annunciation, G Henry VII. 

[Hants.] B. 615. Grant by Mathill' Fria, to Henry her son, of a curtilage and 
messuage in Brummore and land in Hoa. Witnesses : W. prior of 
Brummore, Jordan de Kendal, Nicholas de Brummore, and others 
(named). 

[Hants.] ' B. 616. Release by Henry Polain, of Christ Church, with the consent 
of Hysoda his wife and Andrew his son, to William le Frye, chaplain, of 
his right in a curtilage, messuage, and land in Brummore. Witnesses: 
Henry de Hache, Hugh de la Pelote, Ralph Sarasin, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 617. Grant by Thomas Polet, of Brommore, to the canons of 
Brommore, of lands in the field of Brommore bordering on the road from 
Brommore to Forde, in Cherlewode, Houtwyke, and elsewhere in the parish 
of Brommore. Witnesses : Thomas Baudewyn, John de Brommore, 
William Tesson, and others (named). Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 618. Grant by John Gobet, of Brommore, to the priory of Brom- 

more of laud in the field of Brommore. Witnesses: Thomas Baudewin, 
William Tesson, William le Frye, and others (named). 

[Hauts.] B. 619. Grant in frank almoin by Nicholas, son of Robert de Brumor.-i, 

to the canons of Brumora of a messuage, curtilage, and garden, in the 
vill of Brumore, formerly held by Robert his father from Hugh Ligier. 
Witnesses: Richard de Cardoville', Philip de Lingeur', Hugh de Godes- 
huir, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 620. Grant by Robert Aylfer, of Brommore, to Richard Osbert, 

of the same place, of a messuage and curtilage upon 'la Mersche' in the 
vill of Brommore. Witnesses: Thomas Baudewin, Peter Ingeram, 
William le Frye, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 621. Grant in frank almoin by Droco de Muleton to the canons of 

Brommore, of land upon 'la Groundels' in the field of Brommore. Wit- 
nesses : Richard de Rostruk', bailiff of Brommore, Thomas Baudewyn, 
Hugh de la Pelote, Ralph Zarazin, William le Frye, and others (named). 



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[Hants.] B. 622. Grant by John Gobet, of Broinmore, to Thomas, called 
' Poler,' his brother, of lands in Cherlewode, Outwyke, and Southmede, in 
the parish of Brommore. Witnesses : Thomas Baudewyne, John de 
Brommore, William Tesson, Peter Ingram, William le Frye, and others 
(named). 

[Hants.] B. 623. Grant in frank almoin by John Fraunceis, son of William 

Fraunceis of ' la Halo,' to the canons of Brommore, of land [in Brommore]. 
Witnesses : John de Kernel', Hamo de Berchamton, and Hugh de 
Burgate, knights, John de Brommorc, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 624. Grant in frank almoin by Droco, son of Robert le Botiller, to 

the canons of Brommore, of a messuage, curtilage, and land at ' la Hale ' 
in the vill of Brommore, and other lands in the same place. Witnesses : 
John do Wotton and Robert de Punchardon, knights, Richard Blaunchard, 
and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 625. Grant in frank almoin by John Gobct, of Brommorc, to the 

canons of Bromrnore, of laud in Chcrlewode in the parish of Brommore. 
Witnesses : John de Brommore, John Baudewyne, William Tesson, 
William le Frie, and others (named). Seal. 

C Hants.] B. 626. Grant by John Gobct, of Brommorc, to Thomas Poleth, his 

brother, of laud in the parish of Brommore. Witnesses : Thomas Balde- 
wyne, John de Brommore, William Tesson, William le Frie, and others 
(named). 

[Hauts.] B. 627. Release by Alice, late the wife of John Christofre of Brom- 

more, to the canons of Brommore, of her right in the tenement and curtilage, 
which her said husband had granted to them, to hold in frank almoin', in 
Brommore. Witnesses : Thomas Biiudewine, John de Brommore, William 
Tessun, William le Frie, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 628. Grant by John Fennue, of Brommore, to Richard son of 

Ralph Osebern of la Muletone, of land in Brommore. Witnesses: 
Nicholas de Maraya, Peter Ingram, William le Fryc, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 629. Grant in frank almoin by Nicholas Clarebold to the canons 

of Brommorc, of land in Shortelond in the vill of Brommore. Witnesses : 
John de Wuttone and Ralph de Punehardun, knights ; Geoffrey do Kernet, 
John <lc Budestornc, John de Wudesaude, John Baudewinc, Roger 
Huskaile, Thomas Baudewin, Robert Erins, Hugh de la Peloto, Ralph le 
Sarasin, and William le Frie. 15 August, 3 Edward I. 

B. 630. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas Polet, of Broinmore, to the 
canons of Bromrnore, of lands called ' Langehalve ' and in the Estmede in 
llio fields of Brommore. Witnesses: Thomas Baudewyne, Robert le 
Tournour, Peter Ingram, William Tesson, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 631. Demise by Gilbert de Biddesale to William Chauncy of his 
pasture of'le Brounemore' for 200 sheep. Skirpynbek, Saturday after 
the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 3 Edward III. 

B. 632. Grant by John, abbot of Bordesley, to John Baudry, of 
Nortun', of a tenement at Hundesfeld within the manor of Brumesgrave and 
in the vill of Nortun. Witnesses : William de Raggeleye, Roger de 
Hunrle.feld, Robert Drake, and others (named). 

B. 633. Letter of attorney by Thomas Mason, of Rowynton, for 
John Roger, of Kyngton, to deliver to John Trumon and Roger Smyth, 
of Bydford, seisin of land in Avenham in the fields of Brome. 39 Henry VI. 
Seal. 



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[Hurcf.] B. 634. Release by Hugh son of Peter de Bunneshulle to Dame 

Katherme de Laser, of a house and croft in the vill of Bunneshulle 
(Itunst'll). Witnesses: Robert de Lascy, Hugh de Labrocke. Robert 
then bailiff, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

Kent. B. 635. Grant by Thomas Ysode, of Boxley, and Peter Goldsmyth, 

of the same place, to John Myllys, Robert Draper, Richard Legh, 
John Bedyll, and Servase Franke of the land with n building thereon 
in the parish of Boxley, which they held of the grant of Agnes Porter, 
late the wife of William Porter of that place, and of Sampson Porter of 
London. 1 October, 15 Henry VIII. 

Kent. B. 636. Release by Thomas Ysode and Peter Goldsmyth, both of 

Boxley, to John Myllys, Robert Draper, Richard Legh, John Bedyll 
and Servase Franke, of their right in a piece of land with a building 
thereon in the parish of Boxley. 4 October, 15 Henry VIII. 

Kent. B. 637. Grant by Thomas Thomas, of Boxley, and Joan, his wife, 

to John de Fremyngham and William Makenade, of ten days' work of 
woodland lying in Teghilwode in Boxley. 20 May, 15 Richard II. 
Seal. 

Kent. B. 638. Release by Philip Fryer, of Boxley, and Katherine his 

wife, one of the daughters and coheiresses of Stephen at Hooke of 
Sandlyng, co. Kent, to Henry Wyat, George Cobham, Thomas Wyat, 
John Fyssher, Richard Frenche, Robert Thome, Robert Draper, anil 
Servase Franke, of their right in a tenement, garden, and building in 
Sandlyng, and in lands in the parish of Boxley. Witnesses : John 
abbot of Boxley, Robert Hedcorne, rector of Alyngton, and others (named). 
29 September, 20 Henry VIII. 

[N'hninp.] B. 639. Grant by Aylric de Bradecroft to Henry son of Hugh de 
Eston, and to Alice, his wife, of a house and curtilage in the vill of 13rade- 
croft. Witnesses : Nicholas de Porte, Michael de Caldecote, Hugh de 
Oseltone, and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 640. Grant by Agnes daughter of Henry Trille of Bradecroft 
near Stamford, spinster, to Hugh de Upton, chaplain, of a messuage 
in Bradecroft. Friday after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 7 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 641. Grant by Hugh Aylrych', of Bradecroft, to John Maturneys 
and Cecilia, his wife, of a croft in Bradecroft. Monday on the morrow of 
St. Leonard, 9 Edward III. 

[Kent.] B. 642. Sale by Godwyn Waidegrum to the abbot and convent of 

Boxley, of land in the parish of Boxley. Witnesses : Gilbert le Bon, 
Geoffrey de Cumba, William de Etona, and others (named). 

[N'luuup.] B. 643. Grant in frank almoin by Alfricus the Baker (pistor) of Brade- 
croft, to the church of St. Michael, Stanford, and the nuns of that house, 
of a yearly rent issuing out of a messuage in the vill of Bradecroft. 
Witnesses : William de Notingeham, Andrew Arketel, Roger de Burlee 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 644. Grant by Thomas Mareys and Margery his wife to the abbot 

and convent of Boxley, of a messuage with a house and trees, &c. in the 
parish of Boxley. Witnesses : Richard le Birch, Geoffrey de Cumba, 
John de Evenhelle, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Kent.] B. 645. Grant by William son of Peter do Burl' to the abbot and 

convent of Boxley, of land in the parish of Boxley. Witnesses : Alexander 
do Burl', Geoffrey de Cuinha, Hugh de Bosco and others (named). 

[Kent.] B. 646. Grant by Alexander son of William son of Robert de Kumba, 

and also son of Wennithe daughter of Cole, to the monks of Boxley, of the 
land and tenement, the property of his late mother, viz. a mill and ten 
acres of Warelnnd, &c., in the vill of Boxley. Witnesses : Alexander son 
of Robert de Kumba, Vitalis and Ernaldus de Horepol', Angerus de 
Boxlea, Hugh Aldcorn, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 647. Surrender by John Eudon, of Greveburc, to John son of 

John Belson of Grebure, of lands in Bradewell. Monday, the feast of 
the SS. Peter and Paul, 17 Richard II. Seal. 

[ ] B. 648. Grant by Thomas son of Adam son of William de Bozeltona, 

to Thomas de Caupmanewra, of laud upon Peselandes next ' le Wythine- 
grene ' and Rigsumerild in the territory of Bozelton. Witnesses : Adam 
de Kellet, Adam de Hest, Adam de Midelton, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 649. Declaration by John Tyard, of Brackelee, that the rent of his 
tenement is due to the nun* of Catesby, having been granted to them by 
Richard son of Mace do Brackelee, along with other rents issuing out of 
houses in the vill of Brackelee held by Thomas Gyle and Alice.'relict of 
Richard de Fornace. Sunday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 7 Henry IV. 

[Berks.] B. 650. Sale by Robert Haltegode to the abbot and convent of Boxele 

of lands and days' work in Barecnolle (Brackenell), viz., in Sandstrete, 
Cattheslonde next Pechestrete, and Siggeslond, in the fields called' 
'Gotelade' aril ' Colessunes land,' in Litelbromhulle, Bromhullesdene, 
Brembeltheye and Smithcvclde. Witnesses: John de Hamme, Richard 
Birch, Robert Watheman, and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 651. Release by Ralph son of Henry Streche of Benetleye, to the 
house of Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin, cf his right in laud in 
Braderuge, whereof he had impleaded them in the court of Feckham. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Hanbury, Robert de Moretone, Robert Rose of 
Feckham, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 652. Grant in frank almoin by Roger de Thorpel to the church and 
nuns of St. Michael, Stanforde, of a yearly rent issuing out of land in 
Bradicroft. Witnesses : Gervase de Berneke, Geoffrey de Norburc, 
Simon Boreliard, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 653. Grant by John de Holte to William Pylk', of Bradeford, and 

Beatrix his wife, of lands called ' Colecroft,' ' Inhok ' and other lands in the 
field of Kyngesfeld and elsewhere in Bradeford. Tuesday after St Deny; 
5 Edward III. 

[Somers.] B. 654. Grant by Joan, late the wife of Walter Glede, to John Bysshop, 
of lands, tenements, rents, &c., in Forde and Hetherden in the parish 
of Bradeford next Taunton. Tuesday after St. George the Martyr 
34 Henry VI. Seal, broken. 

[ ] B. 655. Release by Walter Geffrai, of Bradewell, to Richard Patty, of 

Bengeworthe, chaplain, and William Ferthyng, of Donynton, of his right 
in lands, tenements, &c., in Bradewell and Donynton. Wednesday before 
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[ ] B. 656. Grant by John son of William le Baud', knight, to Alice, late 

the wife of Thomas le Ferour of Pokerich', and to Gilbert de Boxherst and 
Roesia, his wife, of a messuage in the vill of Branhingg' in the hamlet of 
Pokerich. Sunday after St. Thomas the Martyr, 15 Edward III. Seals. 

[Heref.] B. 657. Grant by Margery le Crone, widow, daughter of Hugh de la 

Hullo in the parish of Bredeward, to her son Hugh, of land [in Bredwardine]. 
Benefeld, the feast of SS. Philip and James, 55 Henry III. Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 658. Grant by . . . son of Laurence to Richard son of Guarin of 
land in the vill of Bredding. Witnesses : John de Marisco, parson of 
Brardding, Thomas de Aula, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 659. Grant by Adam Prodhom, of Kyngeston, to John Cosyn and 

Matilda his wife, of the same place, of land in Brocforlang. Witnesses: 
John Scot, Peter Pirye, and others (named). Friday, the feast of 
St. Dunstan, 3 Edward III. 

[ ] B. 660. Grant by Richard le Fissher of Kyngeston, to John Cosyn, 

of the same place, of land in the marsh of Brocforlang. Monday after 
St. Ambrose, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

[Derby.] B. 661. Release by John Gotken, of Wyndeley, to the house of the 

Holy Trinity, Braydsalepark, of his right in land formerly in the possession 
of Peter de Wyndeley. Braydsalepark. the vigil of St. Peter the Apostle, 
8 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Hcrcf.] B. 662. Indenture between Richard, abbot of Dore, and William de 

Staundon and Isabella his wife, viz., the said William should cnfeofF Walter 
de Chaundos and Simon de Fren of a meadow called ' Ilomprsmedu ' and 
Cheswyk in the parish of Bradwardyn (Bredwardine), by whom Richard, 
perpetual vicar of Waketon, and Henry de Ponte, were to be enfeoft'ed of 
the same ; and the later were to enfeoff tiie said abbot of that meadow 
subject to a yearly payment to the said William and Isabella for the 
term of their lives. Friday, the feast of St~ Valentine, 6 Edward III. 
Fragment of seal. 

[ ] B. 663. Release by Yseuda, relist of Robert de Molendino, to Bart 1 1->- 

lomow do Mer', of her right in a meadow called 'le Brodemcd.' Witnesses: 
John de Asfolde, John do Nipred, and others (named). 

riJutls.] B. 664. Grant by William de Alsey, of Sharnebrok', to John de 

Langeton, clerk, of land in ' le Brok'feid'. ' Sharnebrok', Sunday, the least 
of St. Alban the Martyr, 13 Edward II. Seal. 

[Somcrs.] B. 665. Grant by Richard Chedder, son of Robert Chedder, to 

Richard Pypet, chaplain, of (a rent issuing) out of lands and tenements in 
Brooklegh' and Welles for the celebration of divine service in the church of 
Chedder. 12 Henry VI. Much damaged. 

Wore. B. 666. Grant by Richard Baldewyn, of Bradwey co. Worcester, 

to Richard Porter, of Chepyng Campden, of burgages called ' Baldwyns.' 
next Staunton's Lane in the town of Bradwye. Witnesses : Thomas 
Smyth nnd John Adams, the then bailiffs, called Portbaylyes, and others 
(named). 26 May, 16 Henry VII. Seal. 

[ ] B. 667. Release referring to Richard Angefyl, son and heir of 

Thomas Angctyl, William de Clynton, Earl of Huntingdon, and John de 

Clynton, kinsman of the said oarl, with reference to 'le Brodcfeld,' 

John de Clynton is spoken of as the reversioner after the Earl 

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[I. of Wight.] B. 668. Demise by Robert, abbot of Quarr', and the convent of that 
place, to Simon Bernard, Joan his wife and John, his son, of the Grange 
of Shute in the parish of Bryghteston (Brixton), wrecks excepted. 
30 September, 7 Henry VI. Seals. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 669. Demise by Thomas London, abbot of Quarr', to Richard 
Jakeman, Elizabeth his wife, and John their son, of the Grange of Shewte 
alias Chewte in the parish of Bryxton, with reservations relative to 
wrecks. 5 June, 17 Henry VII. 

[Berks.] B. 670. Release by Thomas son of Joceus do Whatlyngton to the abbot 

Battle Abbey, of his right in the lands, woods, &c., in the villof Bristwalton 
(Bright Walton) held by William son of Richard de Westwod. Battle, 
the seventh of the Kalends of March, 22 Edward I. Seal. 

[Berks.] B. 671. Grant by Richard Merewold to Laurence Maysselyn and 

Isabella, the grantor's daughter, upon her marriage, of burgages in the vill 
of Brugwaltim (Bright Walton). Witnesses : Hugh Godwyne, Richard 
Wylde, John Evesone, and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 672. Grant in frank almoin by Reginald le Vanur' to the monks of 
Quarr' Abbey, of laud in the manor of Bridlesford to make a ditch between 
their land at Stakclhnrst and his own lands. Witnesses : Adam de 
Repling, bailiff of the Island, William de La Mare, William Urory, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Heref.J B. 673. Grant in frank almoin by Roger de Evereus, son of Roger de 

Evereus and of Burneta, to the abbey of Dore, of his body for burial, and 
with his body his land in wood and plain in Huggesleg lying between the 
common of the vill of Bredeword and Brocholles. Witnesses : William de 
Solers, Andrew de Bai-keville, Hugh de Radnore, and others (named). 

Endorsed: Bredeward'. Seal, 

[Heref.] B. 674. Release by Philip son of John son of Hugh de la Hulle, to 

Margery le Crone, of his right in land in Brodewarde. Witnesses : Walter, 
vicar of Bredewardine, and others. Benefeld, the feast of the Annunciation, 
55 Henry III. Seal. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 675. Demise by Thomas, prior of Brommore, and the convent 
of that place, proprietors of the church of Brerdyng in the Isle of Wight, 
to Walter le Burgeys, of the parish of Godeshull in the said Island, of the 
rectory of Brerdyng (Brading) with all tithes, &c. Wednesday, the 
feast of St. Thomas the Martyr, 1356. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 676. Demise by John de Sussebury, prior of Brommore, and the 
convent of that place, rectors of the church of Brerdyng in the Isle of 
Wight, to John Dattombe and Margaret his wife, and John, their son, of 
the lauds, &c., in Brerdyng lately held by Thomas le Cok' and Matilda his 
wife. Sunday, the feast of St. George the Martyr. 42 Edward III. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 677. Release by Peter de Chirlu, prior of St. Helens, iu the Isle of 
Wight, to the prior and convent of Brommore, of his right in the patronage 
of the church of Brerdyng. Tuesday after St. Martin, 21 Edward III. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 678. Demise by Roger, abbot of Quarr, and the convent of that 
place, to Simon Bernard, John his son and Joan, wife of the said John, 
of the Grange of Shute in the parish of Brixton, wrecks excepted. 
21 November, 17 Henry VI. Seals. 



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Somvrs. B. 679. Grant by Walter Brook, son and heir of John Brook and 

of Alice his wife, to his brother, William Brook, of his reversionary 
interest after his father's death in lauds, tenements, rents, services, &c. 
in Bristol, Wells, Stanntoneswike, Stamitondrew, and the hundred of 
Wynterstoke. Thursday after St. Thomas the Martyr, 19 Richard H. 
Seal. 

Somcrs. B. 680. Demise by Giles Rugg, j , clerk, at the special request of 

John Sydenham, the elder, and Joan his wife, in fulfilment of the condition 
of a feoffment made to him by the said John Sydenham, of a close called 
' ISrodeclose,' &c., parcel of the manor of Brympton, and of the advowson 
cf the parish church of that place. 10 July, 29 Henry VJII. Seal. 

[York.] B. 681. Indenture terminating a suit between the abbot and convent 

of St. Mary, York, and Dame Maria de Neville, of Middelham, relative 
to the bounds of the marshes of Briniston and Snape. Witnesses : -Robert 
de Plumton and Johu de Barton, knights, Robert de Wyclif, and others 
(named). 

[Somers.] B. 682. Bond relative to a rent granted by William Northern, of 
Bristol, to John Hakeston, of the same place, issuing out of a tenement in 
St. Nicholas Street, and to another tenement in St. Thomas Street, Bristol. 
Monday before St. Margaret the Virgin. 35 Edward III. 

[Warw.] B. 683. Letter of attorney by John Rous, clerk, for Thomas Fissher, 

of Warwick, to enter upon and receive the rents of the lands, tenements, 
&c., in Brynkclowe, and in the fields of that place, late held by him and by 
Thomas Rous and John his son, both deceased, by a release executed by 
Thomas Ody, late of Brynkelowe, and Agnes his wife and Richard their 
son; also to enter upon and receive the rents of the lands, tenements, 
&c. late of John Deyster, son and heir of Thomas Deyster and Joan his 
wife, the daughter and heiress of Thomas Bailly, of Brynkelowe, which 
he held in a similar manner. Morrow of the Purification, 20 Edward IV. 
Seal. 

[Somers.] B. 684. Demise by Christina, late wife of John le Boude, to Robert 
Muluward, of three shops in ' le Market ' and land in Bristol. 6 January, 
9 Edward III. Seal. 

[Berks.] B. 685. Grant by William Dodyng to Richard Maydus, of a burgage 

with curtilage in Brugwaltim (Bright Walton). Witnesses: Hugh 
Godwyne, Richard Wylde, Jordan le Parmounter', and others (named). 

[Hants.] B. 686. Release by Henry Herevy to Adam, abbot of Quarr, of his 
right in a tenement called ' Hervies Loud ' lying between Bridlesford 
and Woditone, of which he had received seisin for the term of his life 
from Augustine late abbot of Quarr. Quarr, Thursday after the Epiphany, 
1284. 

Endorsed: Neweham. Woditon. Cumbly. Fragment of seal. 

[Berks.] B. 687. Grant by Ralph de Fraxino, of Brihtwaltone, to Walter 

Godeshalf, of a rent payable by the latter for a messuage, curtilage, and 
land within the manor of Brihtwaltone. Witnesses : John Renaud of 
Uldesle, Peter de Werdeham, and others (named). 

[Berks.] B. 688. Grant by William son of Richard de Westwode, to Thomas 

son of Joceus de Whatlyngton, of his right in the lands, woods, pastures, 
&c., held from the abbot of Battle, in the vill of Bryhtwaltone. Witnesses : 
Richard de Elveton, Nicholas de Burton, Robert Archur, rector of the 
church of Bryhtwaltone, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Hants.] B. 689. Grant by Peter le Here to the abbey of Quarr, of lands called 

' Piereshelle ' next Blakelande, and ' Longe Acre,' with tree transit through 
his land and permission to make a bridge across the water of Blakebrigge. 
Witnesses : Walter de Insula, Thomas de Aula, Roger de Moreville, and 
others (named). 

Endorsed: Bridlesford. Cumbly. Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 690. Grant by Christina Soper, widow, to Walter Soper and 

Walter Lywer, of messuages and lands in Beare, with pasturage in Cob- 
hamyswike, within the parish of Bridestawe [Bridstow]. Monday after 
All Saints Day, 9 Henry VI. 

[Line.] B. 691. Release by Roger son of Avicia le Cu, to Thomas de Brunham, 

of his right in land called ' Sewalcroft ' in Overbrunham, and in a rent 
issuing out of land there. Witnesses: Richard de Insula, William de 
Brunham, Geoffrey de Ros, and others (named). Seal. 

[York.] B. 692. Release by Thomas Scote, of Cavleton in Coverdale, to Ralph 

de Nevill', lord of Myddelham, of his right in land at Slaypewatlandes in 
the territory of Carleton in Coverdale. Witnesses: Geoffrey le Scrope 
and Ranulph Pygot, knights, John de Constableburton, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Butl.] B. 693. Grant by Rees Mauvesyn, Roger Setryngton, clerk, and John 

Bromleye, to Stephen Makeseye, of Stamford, and Nicholas de Brenham, 
clerk, of lands, tenements, rents, services, &c., in the vill and field of 
Brigcasterton. Witnesses: Hugh Spenser, John Danneys, and Thomas de 
Burton, knights, William de Salop, parson of the church of Brigcastertou, and 
Henry Tokeby. Wednesday, the Vigil of Corpus Christi, 17 Richard II. 
Seals. 

[N'hamp.] B. 694. Grant by Ralph, abbot of St. James without Norhampton, 
and the convent of that place, to the nuns of Catesby, of lands in the 
fields of Catesby. Witnesses : Nicholas le Porter of Catesby, Adam de 
Bradewelle, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 695. Grant in frank almoin by Nicholas son of Hugh le Porter 
of Katesby, to the nuns of Katesby, of lands upon Waltfurlong in the field 
of Katesby. Witnesses : John Abbe of Staverton, Adam de Bradmvell, 
William Euermund, Adam de Braduwelle, and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 696. Grant in frank almoin by Simon de Catesby, son of Richard 
de Haddon, to the nuns of Catesby, of land within and without the vill of 
Catesby, which he had of the gift of William de Esseby, and other 
land in the said vill. Witnesses: Philip de Essebi, Roger de Wlton, 
William Hodenet, knights, and others (named) , 

[N'hamp.] B. 697. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas son and heir of John de 
Maydeford, to the nuns of Catesbyj of lands in the fields of Catesby upon 
Me Dicheforlong ' and at Attohulleshende. Witnesses: Thomas de 
Boltesham, William Ewermund of Staverton, Nicholas Porter of Catesby, 
and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 698. Grant by Matilda, widow of Robert de Flore, to the nuns 
of Katesby, of a messuage in the vill of Katesby, formerly the property 
of Roger the Clerk (clerici) her father. Witnesses : Nicholas Portor of 
Katesby, Elyas Braduwell, John de Maydeford, and others (named). Seal. 



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[N'hamp.] B. 699. Grant by William son of Robert to Philip, his brother, of 
lands of his demesne in Catesbi, and of a messuage within that vill. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Gernemue, Robert Dayvile, Randolph de Essebi, 
Nicholas de Charewclton, and others (named). 
Endorsed : Carta d'ni Philippi de Burton. 

[N'hamp.] B. 700. Grant in frank alrnoin by Henry de Wilmelenton to the 
canons of Esseby, of a house in Bifeld'. Witnesses : Robert Paiuel, Hugh 
de Bifeld, Philip Adtheland, Geoffrey de Traford, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 701. Release by John Home, of Daveutry, son and heir of Simon 
Home and of Agnes his wife, to William Catesby, knight, Walter Mantell, 
knight, and John Bokyngham, chaplain, of his right in lands, tenements, 
rents, reversions, &c., in the vills and fields of Catesby and Shopys, which 
had descended to him upon the death of his father and Agnes his mother, 
the latter being the daughter and heiress of John Warde of Catesby. 
14 April, 9 Edward IV. 

[N'hamp.] B. 702. Demise by John Bradwelle, of Overecatesby, chaplain, to 
his brother William and Agnes, his wife, of a messuage and land in Catesby. 
13 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

[N hamp.] B. 703. Demise by Isabella, prioress of Catesby, to John Harryes 
otherwise Barker, of Shopis, and Emma his wife, of a house called 
' Le Barkehouse ' within the priory of Catesby, with a mill for bark and 
other necessaries for the calling of a dyer .... September, .... 
Edward IV. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 704. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas Crispin and Sarah, his wife, 
to the abbey of Quarr, of land to the north of the castle of Karebroc, which 
they had of the grant of Roger le Esperuer. Witnesses: Robert de 
Scorewelle and William de Glamorgan, knights, Jordan de Kinkeston, 
William de la Mar, bailiff of Newport (Novus Burgus),and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

llutl. B. 705. Demise by John Massi, knight, Arthur Daunport, Ralph de 

Egerton, William Brerrerton, Thomas Bernard, clerk, John Fox of Ty, 
and John Inse to Hugh Brow, knight, of the manor of Wodehed and 
the advowson of the church of Brigcasturton. Thursday after the 
Assumption, 16 Richard II. Seals. 

[Rutl.] B. 706. Grant by Hugh Browne, knight, to Robert Fox, parson of 

the church of Ty, John Knot, Ralph Swynertou and Robert Chevercourt, 
of the manor of Wodhedde with the advowson of the church of Brigge- 
casterton. Monday before St. Martin in the winter. 18 Richard II. 

[I. of Wight.] B. 707. Demise by Adam, abbot of Quarr, to Richard the Tiler 
(Cooperatorio) of a messuage in the vill of Karesbrok and also of lands 
in the said vill, which the abbot had of the grant of Yda, daughter of 
Walter the Chaplain (Cappellani), and relict of Aufredus formerly the 
clerk. Witnesses : William de Sancto Martino, William de la Marchc, 
Walter Bernard, Henry vicar of the castle (vicarius de Castello), ami 
others (named). 

Lino. B. 708. Grant by Henry Kynge, of Careby, and Agnes, his wife, 1o 

William Hykson, of the same place, of a messuage and land upon the 
Beneland in the vill and fields of Careby, which they hnd of the grant 
of John Grytwyng. 13 May, 11 Henry IV. Seals. 



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[Line.] B. 709. Demise by Agnes Leyke, prioress of St. Michael, Stamford, 

and the convent of that place, to Richard Bukke, of Careby, Agnes his 
wife and John their son, of messuages and land in the vill and field of 
C'areby. Michaelmas Day, 11 Henry IV. Seal. 

I. of Wight. B. 710. Demise by Geoffrey, abbot of Quarr, and the convent of that 
place,, to John le Dyghere, of Caresbroke. and Lucy, his wife, of a grange- 
house and land in Caresbrouke, formerly held from that abbey by Thomas 
le Dygher. Sunday before St. Potcnciana the Virgin, 1310. Seal. 

B. 711. Grant by Agnes Pyleth, of Cachebroke, to John Dymmok, of 
the same place, ot a toft and curtilage in Cachebrok'. Saturday, the feast 
of St. John ante portam, 37 Edward III. Seal. 

Wore. B. 712. Indenture between Thomas, abbot of Pershore, and Robert 

Forstall, of Lyghe, Isabella his wife and Richard, their son, relative to their 
bond to secure to the abbot and convent peaceable possession of the manor 
of Castellyghe. Friday, the vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. 
8 Richard II. 

[N'lmmp.] B. 713. Grant by "William son of Ralph de Esseby, to Simon son of 
Richard de Haddon. of land iu the. field of Katesby. Witnesses : Nicholas 
de Kapis, William le Franceis of Staverton and others (named). 

[I'utl.] B. 714. Letter of attorney by John Browe the elder, for John Tylet, 

of Brigeasterton, to receive the seisin of land, &c., in Brigcastertou. 
Morrow of All. Souls, 11 Henry IV. Damaged. 

[Rutl.] B. 715. Grant by John VVynd to John de Clyve, both of Stounford, of 

land in the field of Little Casterton. Friday after the Epiphany, 
13 Edward ITI. Fragment of seal. 

Rutl. B. 716. Demise by Margaret Underwode, of Spaldyng, to John Browe, 

of Briggecasterton, of lands, tenements, &c., in the vill and field of Brigge- 
castertou. Christmas Day, 14 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 717. Grant in frank almoiu by Walter Thursteyn, of Buninton, to the 
abbot and monks of Bordesley, of lands between Catchesbrayn and Grosfur- 
long, in Grosfurlong, Luttlecatchesbrayn, Stodfurlong, at Cholraes-cros, 
Luttle Hefurlong, Uvereyavdfurlong, Nethereyardfurlong, on the Portvvey, 
under the Nethrechirgwey^between the two Cbirgweyes, on Claytenbulle, in 
Croizfurlong, Longetunge, Littlecleytenhulle and Caldewellefurlong, all in 
the territory of Buninton. Witnesses : Robert, parson of Bunintone, 
Roger Godefrey of Budeford, Ralph Juvene of Broine, Robert le Norreys, 
and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Rutl.] B. 718. Grant by William Apethorpe, of Staunford, to John Browe 

the elder, son of Hugh Browe, of land, messuages, &c., in Brigeasterton, 
. . Henry IV. Seal. Damaged. 

[X'hamp.] B. 719. Letter of attorney by John Home, of Daventry, son and heir 
of Simon Home and of Agnes his wife, for Thomas Arnold and William 
Hertyshorn to deliver seisin to William Catesby, knight, Walter Mantell, 
knight, and John Bokyngham, chaplain, of lands, tenements, rents, &c.^ 
in the vills and fields of Catesby and Shopys, which had descended to 
his mother Agnes upon the death of her father John Warde of Catesby. 
10 April, 9 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Rutl.] B. 720. Grant by Thomas Elys, son of Richard son of Richard de 

Stanford, to Simon, son of William Broun of Great Casterton, and to 
Margery, his wife, of houses with land lying between the highway and the 
water of the Wasse, and of land in Dalefurlong in the field of Great Casterton. 
Sunday before the Purification, 35 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 



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N'bnuip. B. 721. Grant by William Chafer, son of Thomas Chater of Over 

Shukborowyk (Shukburgh) co. Warwick, to Edmund Newnham, William 
Cokkys antl Richard Palmer, of land and a burgage in the fields of 
Catesby. Also warrant of attorney for John Skynnerand John Goodman. 
Thursday after the feast of St. James, 8 Henry VII. 

[N'halfip.] B. 722. Release by Adam de Bradewelle, of Catesby, to the prioress of 
of Catesby, of his right in lands called ' le Welleseche ' and ' le Newe- 
biggenge ' in the field of Catesby. Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 
1 Edward II. 

[ ] B. 723. Settlement between the abbot and convent of St. Martin of 

Seez (de Sagio) and their tenants of Estergate, of the one part, and John 
atte Rake, of the other, viz., that he was bound by reason of his tenement 
of ' la Rake ' to repair at his own expense the bridge between Bernham 
and Gate. Thursday after St. James the Apostle, 11 Edward II. 

[ ] B. 724. Confirmation by Simon Danvers, of Bourton, to the canons 

of Chaucombe, to hold in frank almoin, of the lauds and tenements which 
they held of his fee in Bourton. Witnesses : Thomas, parson of Botiiidon, 
and others (named). The Annunciation, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 725. Confirmation by Robert Takel, son of Sanson Takel of Brun- 

hani, to the canons of Suleby, to hold in frank almoin, of the donation 
by his said father to them of the homage of Walter son of Richard de 
Nedrebrunham, and of the tenure of the said Walter within the vill and in 
the field of Nedrebrunham. Witnesses : Roger de Beltoft, Geoffrey de 
Brunham, Robert le Norreys of London, and others (named). Fragment 
of se.al. 

[N'th'Fd.] B. 726. Demise by William de Hedewyn and Alice, his wife, and 
Robert, son and heir of Walter de Burneton, to Thomas de Duxfeld, a 
burgess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, of a yearly rent issuing out of the 
manor of Burnetou West. Saturday after the feast of , 1334. 

[ ] B. 727. Settlement of disputes between the abbots and houses of Dore 

and Stratfleur (Ystradflet) by the decision of arbitrators, viz., of the 
abbots of Neht (Neath), Tintern, Margan, Alba Domus (Whiteland, other- 
wise Alba Landa) and Aberconu (Conway or Aberconway) and of other 
lieges, especially Llewellyn ; the abbot and convent of Dore abated 
(remisit) all plaints and losses done to their house by the abbot and 
convent of Stratflur, who in future should not disturb the abbot and 
convent of Dore or make any alienation either by themselves or any of 
their men in the lands, pastures, and woods in Cantresclif, which that 
House held by their charters. Any monk or lay brother (conversus) of 
cither House, who should break this peace, to be expelled from his 
House, nor should such a one be readmitted except by a general Chapter. 
This peace was confirmed A.D. 1209, under the seals of the arbitrators and 
the abbots of either House. 

[N'hamp.] B. 728. Release by John le Longe, of Schenesby, to the prior and 
convent of Chaucumbe of his right in lands in the fields of Chaucumbe. 
6 April, 25 Edward III. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 729. Grant in frank almoin by Robert Densy, of Chaucumbe, to 
the priory of Chaucumbe, of land in the field of Chaucumbe upon Cubbe- 
welle forlong. Witnesses : Richard de Leonibus, Robert Dawers. Robert 
Basset, of Williamescote, and others (named). 

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[X'hamp.] B. 730. Grant in frank almoin by Amicia Denseyc, during her widow- 
hood, to the prior and canons of Chaucumbe, of land on Mcrcuinbehulle 
abutting on the Mereweye and en Sheppenhulle, in Kekeput, Blakeput, 
Longesmale Edwinwelle, Overbunlonde Estinannelonde, Erthnotehulle, 
Witenhulle, Heggeforlang, Cunibeforlong, Emcteforlaiig, Flexloude, aud 
opposite the well called ' Mixwelle ' in the territory of Chaucuinbe. Wit- 
nesses : Richard de Fardingeston, Roger de Leonibus, William Breton, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 731. Grant in frank almoin by Dionisia de Nafford, daughter of 

Walter son of Reginald, to the monks of Bordesley, of land in the field of 
Bereford bounded by the land, which her brother Henry had granted to the 
said monks next the mill of ' la Lee,' with pasturage there, and the little 
island near the mill of ' la Lee.' Witnesses : Roger de Cherlecote, Simon, 
parson of Bereford, Robert de Nafford, her sou, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 732. Grant in fee farm by Robert de Nafford to the abbot and 
monks of Bordesley, of a messuage in the vill of Bereford, and the croft 
extending from the highway to Aveue. Witnesses : Walter de Enneford, 
Richard son of Pa via, parson of Bereford, Thomas de Stokes and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.J B. 733. Grant by William de Cantilupo (Cantlow) to Walter de 
Daiville, of lands in Bereford. Witnesses : Stephen de Sedgrave, Walter 
Poher', Robert de Lamare, William de Curly, and others (named). Frag- 
ment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 734. Demise by Robert Bolton, "Minister" of St. Radagundis of 

Tellesford (Thelesford) co. of Warwick, to Richard Jenyns, of Berford, 
of land in Berford. Feast of St. Lawrence the Martyr, 13 Edward IV. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 735. Grant in frank almoin by William, lord of Bereford, son of 

William de Nafford, to the monks of Bordesley, of the lands and tenements 
which they held of his fee in the vill of Bereford, viz., those of which they 
were seised, on the day of the Purification 7 Edward I., of the grants of 
Walter son of Amford de Bereford, Robert de Nafford, Geoffrey the prior 
of Teflesford, Simon de Elvedon, William de Elvedon, Ralph Leuremon, 
Amfrid son of Walter, aud Robert Amfrey of Bereford. Edward I. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 736. Letter of attorney by William Lacy, Richard Quatermaynes, 

esquires, and Thomas Dalton, clerk, for Henry Somerlond, of Warwick, 
and Richard Aspelon, of Berford, to deliver to Nicholas Upton, of Berford, 
seisin of land and tenements in the vill and field of Berford. Fenst of 
St. James the Apostle, 31 Henry VI. 

[Warw.] B. 737. Bond by John de Nafford, lord of Bereford, to the abbot of 

Bordesley for arrears of rent for the mill of Bereford, payable at the mill of 
' la Le,' Bereford. Ninth of the Kalends of June, 21 Edward I. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 738. Release by Katherine, daughter and heiress of Geoft'rey LufTe 

of Berford near Warwick, to Robert le Walkere, of Bereford, of her right 
in lands and tenements in the vill and field of Berford (Barford). Witnesses : 
John Wengrave, parson of ths church of Berford, and others (named). 
Tuesday after St. Ambrose, 39 Edward III. Seal. 



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[\Varw.] B. 739. Confirmation by Walter son of Anfred de Bereford, to the 

hospital of Thevelesford, to hold in frank almoin, of the lands in the vill 
of Bereford, formerly granted to that house by Alice, daughter of Reinbald 
du Cherlecot'. Witnesses: Roger de Cherlecot', Philip de Kintou', and 
Richard de Bereford. 

[Warw.] J3. 740. Release by Joan Baker, widow of William Baker of 

Warwick, to Peter Lyncdrapcr, of Warwick, and Elizabeth, his wife, of her 
right in land, tenements, pasturage, &c., in Bereford and in the fields of 
Berford, formerly the property of her husband, and which he had of the 
grant of Thomas Knyght, clerk, John Knyght his brother, and Nicholas 
Warwyk of Warwjk. 27 June, 5 Henry IV. 

[Line.] B. 741. Release by Robei t son of Robert son of Nicholas de Hover- 

bronham, to Ralph son of Thomas de Bronham, of his right in lands [in 
Over BronhamJ formerly the property of Alice Atthetounesend and in lands 
which he had purchased from Simon son of Beatrix and Alice his wife. 
Witnesses : Ralph Bron, Philip le Clerk, John Galian, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[Line.] B. 742. Grant by Ralph son of Margery de Over Brnnham to Ralpn 

son of Thomas dc Brunham, of land in Bi unham, rendering yearly for the 
s.'iine a rose at the feast of St. John the Baptist. Witnesses: Thomas de 
Brunham, Robert Takel, Thomas Brune, and others (named). Fragment 
of a seal. 

[Line.] B. 743. Grant by Ralph de Brunham, to his son Thomas, and Juliana 

daughter of William Crak', of that manor in the vill of Over Brunham and 
parish of Ilaxay, which he had of tlm feoffment of Sir Oliver de Busci, 
knight, and a croft there called ' Raurildcroft,' rendering yearly for the 
same a rose at the feast of St. John the Baptist. Witnessed : Roger de 
Novo Mercato, John de Layburn, John de Eyville, and others (named). 
Seal broken. 

[Line.] B. 744. Grant by William son of Simon son of Geoffrey de Over 

Brunham, to Ralph son of Thomas de Brunham, of laud in the vill of Over 
Brunham and in Aslactoft. Witnesses : Roger de Beltoft, Oliver de Brisci, 
Robert Takel of Haxay, and others (named). Seal. 

[Line ] B. 745. Release by Alice Withoved, widow, daughter of Gilbert 

Takel, to Ralph son of Thomas de Brunham, of her right in a toft and 
croft in the vill of Over Brunham and in land in Aslaktoft. Witnesses : 
Roger de Bello tofto, Thomas de Bruuham, Robert Takel of Haxay, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Line.] B. 746. Grant by William Marche, of Nether Brunham, to Henry 

son of Stephen Fox, of the same place, of land in Snaythinges in the field 
of Over Brunham. Witnesses : Ralph de Branham, John Galian, Ralph 
de GartonJ and others (named). 

[Line.] . B. 747. Release by Stephen, son of William Marche of Nether 
Brunham, to Henry son of Stephen FO.Y, of the same place, of his right in 
land in Snaythinges in the field of Over Biunham, which he had of the 
grant of the said William Marche. Witnesses : Ralph de Brunham, Ralph 
Galian, Ralph de Garton, and others (named). 

[Line.] B. 748. Release by Alice Withevede, of Beltoft, widow, to Ralph son 

of Thomas de Brunham, of her right in land in Over Brunham and Aslactoft. 
Witnesses: Roger de Beltoft, knight, Thomas de BriiHham, Robert Takel 
of Haxay, and others ("named). 



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[Line.] B. 749. Grant by Avicia, daughter of Roger the Cook (Cod) of 

Westewod, widow, to Thomas dc Brunham, of land called ' Sewalcroft' in 
Over Brunham. Witnesses : Kobert Take!, Thomas Brim of Haxay, 
and others (named). Seal. 

Line. B. 750. Grant by Joan, late wife of Robt-rt Taylour of Over Brunham, 

to John Penykok, of a messuage in Over Brunhaiij, ;uid lands and 
tenements in the vills of Over Brunham, Nellier Hrunhani, Estlonde, or in 
the parish of Haxay within the jurisdiction of Haxholme. 13 November, 
30 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 751. Release by Robert son of Emma de Misterton, to William son 

of Adam le Sergeant of Over Brunham, of her right in a messuage and 
land in Over Brunham. Monday, the feast of St. Faith the Virgin, 
15 Edward III. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 752. Release by John, son and heir of Oliver Helewyse of Over 

Bruuhain, to John, son of Henry de Hesyll", of the same place, of his right 
upon the death of his father in a toft abutting on the road from Over 
Brunham to Kynyardfery, and on a lane called ' Blakelane.' Monday in 
seven days of Whitsunday, 13 Henry IV. 

[Line.] B. 753. Grant by John, son of John Dudnay of Haxay, to John, son 

of Henry de Hesyll" of Over Brunham, of a toft in Over Brunham. 
Feast of St. Mary of Egypt, 13 Henry IV. Frayment of seal. 

[Line.] B. 754. Release by John de Westhorpe, chaplain, and John Brouiie, 

of Over Brunham, to William de Garbon of a messuage and croft in Over 
Brunham, which they had of the feoffment of the said William de Garton. 
Wednesday before the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1410. 

[Line.] B. 755. Grant by Jean, widow, late wife of John Bolyon of Estlouml, 

to Sir Robert Flexhewer, of Misterton, chaplain (domino Roberto 
Carnifici de Misterton capellano) and Adam Cogan, of Kstlound, of land 
called ' Godrykhagh ' in the field of Over Brnnliam, and land called 
' Elfleteha'gh,' and of the reversion of lands and tenements in the same 
vill held for life by Joan, widow of Ralph de Garton of Over Brunham, 
the giantor's uncle. Thursday before SS. Peter and Paul, 1370. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 756. Release by John, son of John Belyon of Estlound, to John 

son of Henry de Hesyll' of Over Brunham, of his right in land in the 
field of Over Brunham abutting on the lane leading to Methclwod, and 
on land next Elfleteliagh' abutting upon the ' Twentiacres.' The Purifica- 
tion, 1 Henry V. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 757. Release by Joan, daughter of John Gartou, and relict first 

of John Belyon of Estlond, and subsequently of William Emson of the 
same place, to William Gergar.de, of her right in land in Over Brunham. 
Wednesday before St. George the Martyr, 1401. Fragment of seal. 

[Line.] B. 758. Counterpart of B. 755. 

[Line.] B. 759. Grant hy Ralph dc Brunham to John de Brunham, William 

Wascelyne, William de Brunham, Thomas do Misen, chaplain, Thomas 
son of Thomas de Brunham, John Cutwolf and William de Dodithorp, 
of a messuage and land in Over Brunham, and all lands, fisheries, pasturagen, 
&c., in the Island of Haxholm and in Walkeringham in ' le Clay.' Tuesday 
before the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 43 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Line.] B. 760. Grunt by Thomas de Misne and Robert Fiexhowcr, chaplains, 

to Uulph do Garten, of Over Brunhatn, and Joan his wife, of a messuage 
in Over Brunham and lands in the field of that vill and elsewhere within 
tlio Isle of Hoxholm, all which they had of the feofFtncnt of the said 
Ealph de Garton. Sunday the feast of St. Ambrose the Bishop, 1367. 

[Line.] B. 761. Grant by Oliver Helewys, of Over Brunham, to Thomas, 

Aliee and Agnes, his son and daughters, of a toft with the trees growing 
thereon in Over Brunham. Wednesday, the morrow of St. Martin hi 
winter, A.D. 1348, '22 Edward III. 

[Line.] B. 762. Grant by William son of Robert son of Nicholas de Over 

Brunkain, to Walter son of Thomas de Brunham, and Geoffrey de Ros, 
to hold from .John de Moubray, lord of the fee, of a messuage, land and 
wood in Over Brnnham, and of the reversion of his mother Elizabeth's 
dower, of two natives with the land they held together with their sequels, of 
divers services due for lands in EsMund, Over Brunham, Nether Brunham, 
and Westwode, and rents due for lands in Levyngtoft, Haxay, Over 
Brunham, Anlavbek and in the fields of Lund and Brunham. Wednesday 
before SS. Simon and Jude, 1 Edward III. 

[Line.] B. 763. Release by Robert son of Walter de Brunham, to John son 

of Thomas de Brunham, and to John son of William de Brunham, of his 
right in the lands, tenements, rents and services, late the property of 
Robert son of Nicholas de Over Brunharn, which they had of the gift 
of the said Walter de Brunham, and which were in the vill of Over 
Brunlmm. Thursday before the Purification, 1338. Seal broken. 

[Line.] B. 764. Grant by John, son of John Broune of Over Brunham, to 

William, son of Adam Sargeant, of land at Smythlandes in Nether 
Brunham. Sunday before St. James the Apostle, 1368. Seal. 

[Line.] B- 765. Grant by Thomas Carter, of Nether Burnham, to the prior 

of the House of St. Mary within the Isle of Axholme, of land in Nether 
Burnham abutting on the road from Haxay to Epworth. 10 August, 
11 Edward IV. 

[Warw.] B. 766. Grant in frank almoin by Walter son of Amfrid de Bereford, 

to the abbey of Bordesley, of land in Radeclive, Holecumbe, ' le Leadieh', 
Culvresslade, High Watlesburn, Lower Holecumbe, Brondred, Tolowe, 
and Rueclive in the territory of Bereford, and also of the homage and 
service of William de Elvedon. Witnesses : Roger de Cherlecot', Eustace 
Putot, Roger de Hwitford,and others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 767. Confirmation by Henry de Nepferd' to the monks of Bordesley, 

to hold in frank almoiu, of the grants of the lands held by them, on the day 
of the Purification, 16 Henry III., of his fee in the vill of Bereford, and 
which they had of the grants of Walter son of Amfvid do Bereford, Robert 
de Nepford, Geoffrey, tlie prior of Teflesford, Simon de Elvedon, William 
de Elvedon, Ralph Levremon, and Amfrid son of Walter de Bereford. 
Witnesses: Stephen de Sedgrave, Peter de Sancto Eadv/ardo, William de 
Camvilla, John Duruassal, John de Ludebroc, Simon de Bercheston, 
William de Sancto Eadmunclo, then sheriff, Thomas Peissun, and Ralph de 
Lamore. 16 Henry III. Fragment of seal. 

Kent. B. 768. Grant by Thomas Grene, son and heir of Thon:as Grene, to 

Thomas Kyngson, in consideration of the latter's services for the recovery 
of the marsh of the manor of Burgh Asshe in Plumstede, of a yearly 
sum payable out of that manor. 3 December, 22 Edward IV. Seal. 



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[Warw.] B. 769. Grant in frank alraoin by Hugh cle Burleia, sou of William 

de Burleia, to the abbey of Bordesley, of land lying between Burleia and 
Suangr' upon Wohvardinghul, in the Grene Slade, Kembislowe next 
' le Merlond ' of Eaclricheston, Little Wolwardinghul, Wodeweise, and 
' le Warthinghnl ' in the field of Burleia (Bcarley). Witnesses: William 
de Wilmecote, Peter do Wolvvardinton, William de Walefbrd, and ot.hers 
(named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 770. Grant iu frank almoin by Hugh de Burleg', son of Nicholas 

deBurleg', with the consent of John de Burleg'. his lord, lo the abbey of 
Bordesley, of land in Burleg' (Bcarley). Witnesses : Simon Bagod, Alan 
de Blez, William de Buniuton, and others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.J B. 771. Grant in frank alrnoin by Amfrid son of Walter de Bereford. 

to the abbey of Bordesley, of land in Mnlwrlung towards the Avon in 
the territory of Bereford. Witnesses : -Roger de Cherlecot', Eustace 
Putot, Roger Balance, and others (named). Seal. 

[Wnrw.] B. 772. Grant in frank almoin by Robert son of William de Burleia, 

with the consent of William, his lord, to the abbey of Bordesley, of a grove 
abutting upon Stoniewei and Fenniepole in Burleia (Bearley), and also of 
land there. Witnesses : Absalon de Aldr', Roger de Cherl', Alan de 
Blez, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 773. Grant in frank nlmoin by Robert son of Amfred' de Bereford, 

to the abbey of Bordcsley, of land abutting on the road from Bereford near 
Warwick to Watersland, in the territory of Bereford. Witnesses : 
Walter de Wuluardinton, Simon de Stok', William de Burl', and others 
(named). Seal broken. 

[Warw.] B. 774. Acknowledgment by Henry de Napford that he holds the mill 

of Bereford from William, abbot of Bordesley, with a covenant not .to 
injure the mill of 'la Lee,' and to erect certain bounds at Alrefford above 
the level of which the water was not to be allowed to rise. Witnesses : 
Stephen de Segrave, Peter de Sancto Edwardo, William de Camvile, 
William de Sancto Edmundo, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Sussex ?] B. 775. Grant by William son and heir of Stephen Franceys, to 

Geoffrey de Woknelle and Walter his son, of a yearly rent issuing out of 
a messuage called ' Overdale ' in the vill of Burgrhsse. Sunday before 
Palm Sunday, 1314, 8 Edward II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 776. Covenant between the abbot and convent of Bordesley and 

Elizabeth, relict of Alexander le Blti, relative to a demise by her to the 
said abbot of lands in the field of Bur' (Bearley), in Sterf furlung border- 
ing upon the road leading from Stratford, in Wotton, Blakebroc and 
Hokinde Stret. Witnesses: Simon de Stok', William Franceis, and 
others (named). A.D. 1251. Fragment of seal. 

[Essex.] B. 777. Grant by John de Burgate, of Chiggewelle, co. Essex, to Peter 

de Pakenham, of the lands called ' Burgateslongeredenes' abutting upon 
the highway in the forest of Waltham, which leads from London to 
Eppynggehetho, and also on the road leading to Monekenebukhurst. 
1 April, 1 5 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[Kent.] B. 778. Release by Adam de Essebi and his wife, Juliana de Burle, 

daughter of Isabella de Burle, to the abbot of Boxley of their right in 
a yearly rent issuing out of land lying between Meilefeld and Estfsld in 
Burle (in the parish of Boxley.) Witnesses : Richard Birch, Peter de 
Burle, and others (named). A.D. 1246. Seals broken. 



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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Warw.] B. 779. Demise by Elizabeth, late wife of Alexander le Bluu, to the 

abbot and monks of Bordesley, of land in the territory of Burley in 
Elrefurlung, nt Blakebroc upon the road leading from Wotton, at Stratford 
and in the Hoginde Strete- Witnesses : Simon de Stoke, William 
Franeevs, John de Cotewilo, and others (named). A.D. 1249. 

[Kent.] B. 780. Demise by Thomas Howe and William ntte Berwo to John 

Pastron, of a messuage containing seven acres of land nt Burlegh in the 
parish of Boxley. The Epiphany. 16 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Warw.] B. 781. Sale by William son of William son of Roger do, Stanford, to 

William son of Edelina de Stanford, of lands in the field of Burleia, in 
' Blolondes ' Field, and abutting on the road from Stanford to Pilesiate. 
Witnesses : William de Watervilla, Henry Gaugi, Henry de Wakerle, 
and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 782. Confirmation by John de Burleia, son of William de Burleia, 
to the monks of Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin, of the grant of the land 
and messuage with its appurtenances in Burleia (Bearley) which Gerard 
his nephew, son of his brother William, had held of him and had granted in 
fee farm to the said monks ; and also other land called Upper ' Stretacre ' 
and land lying opposite to Kembreslawe, late the property of Guthlacus, 
jiaying for the same a yearly rent of eightpcnce. Also a further confirma- 
tion to the said monks of a messuage in Burleia. which Geoffrey the Smith 
(fabcr) had held, and which his said nephew had also convej'ed to them, 
they rendering yearly for the same one pair of white gloves. Witnesses : 
Stephen, then chaplain of Burleia, Robert de Valle, William do Eadric- 
lieston', William Gery and Thomas Gory of Burleia, Nicholas de Vado, and 
Robert de Kirkeby of Eadricheston. Seal. 

[\Varw.J B. 783. Grant in frank alrnoin by Hugh de Burleia, son of William 
de Burleia, to the monks of Bordesley, of lands in the field of Burleia upon 
Wuluardingulle, in Kembrisloue next 'le Mere londe ' of Edrichistone, 
Little Wuiuardingulle, Pleisthorne, Wodeweie and Whattingulle. Wit- 
nesses : William de Wilmekote, Peter de Wuluardintone, William de 
Walleforde, and others (named). 

[Warw.] B. 784. Grant by Robert son of William de Btirlciii, to his brother 
Hugh, of lauds and messuages, &e., in the territory of Burleia. Witnesses : 
Robert de Bosco, William de Buninton, Thomas de Kinton, Robert do 
Waleford, and others (named). Seal broken. 

[Herts] B. 785. Confirmation by Ralph son of Fulk to the church and house 

of St. Mary, Anglesey, of the donation of land in the vill of Bcrle (Barley), 
which Henry de Stikewand had sold to the brethren of that house. 
Witnesses : Henry de Stikewand, Robert Painel of Meldeburne, Ralph 
de Bendene, and others (named). Fragment of seal, 

[Warw] B. 786. Release by Alina, relict of William de Burleia, to the abbot 
and convent of Bordesley, of her right in a third part, as dower, of the 
land, meadows, and pastures in Burleia, which her said husband had granted 
to that house. Witnesses: Hugh Aguilun, Hugh de Blez, Thomas do 
Stoke, Thomas de Waleford, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 787. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh de Burleya, son of William 

de Burleya, to the monks of Bordesley, of land with a messuage and rents 
in Burleya, rendering yearly to the chief lord of Snitenefeld eighteen pence. 
Witnesses: Peter de Wrwardint, William de Waleford, Roger de White- 
ford, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 



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[Warw.] B. 788. Confirmation by John de Burleia to tlie monks of 

Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin, of the grant by Hugh his uncle 
to that house of land and messuages in Burleia. Witnesses : William 
Cumin, Simon Bagod, Alan de Blez, Eobert de Waleford, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 789. Grant in frank almoin by William Praunceys, son of William 

Fraunceys of Burleia, to the monks of Bordesley, of a yearly rent payable 
by Robert Fraunceys, son of Ralph Fraunceys of Burleia, for a curtilage 
in Burleia. Witnesses : Nicholas le Rower of Warewick, William 
Moryu' of Snitenefeld, William do Burleia, and others (named). Seal. 

[Line.] B. 790. Release by Alice daughter of Elias atte Tounende, to Ralph 

son of Thomas de Brunham, of her right in land in the upper field of 
Brunham, which he had of the grant of Robert son of Nicholas de 
Brunham. Witnesses: Thomas de Brunham, Robert Takel, Thomas 
Brun, and others (named). 

[Wanv.] B. 791. Demise by Ralph Geri, of Burleye, to the abbot and convent 
of Bordesley, of a messuage with a curtilage and land, and also of a rent 
in Burleye. Witnesses : Hugh de Bleez, William Franceys, and others 
(named). 8 Edward 1. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 792. Release by William de Wellesburn, rector of the church of 
Bereford, to William Harpecote, of his right in the lands and tenements in the 
vill and fields of Bereford near Warwick, and in a licence for hunting aud 
having a chase, and of fishing in the Avon, with common of pasture, which 
with I he said William Harpecote he lately had of the feoff ment of John 
Nafford, lord of Bereford. 6 September, 20 Edward II. 

[Warw.] B. 793. Release by Margery Janyns, ' daughter of John Janyns of 
Bereford, widow, to Geoffrey de Lucy, clerk, of her right in a messuage 
and croft in the vill of Bereford. Friday after St. Agatha the Virgin. 
8 Edward IIT. Fragment of seal. 

[\Vsrw.] B. 794. Grant in frank almoin by Dionisia daughter of Walter 
son of Reginald, to the monks of Bordesley, of land in the field cf Bereford 
.ind pasturage for one hundred sheep. Also confirmation of the grant of 
land and pasturage made by her brother Henry. Witnesses : Roger de 
Cherlecot', Master Nicholas de Cruce, Simon, parson of Bereford, Henry 
(he clerk do alto foro, William de Cuiii, Walter de Aevilla, William de 
Cherlecot', and Herbert Putoth, knights, and others (named). 
Endorsed : Carta Dionisie de Bereford. Seal, 

[\Varw.J B. 795. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh de Burlcya, son of William de 

Burleyn, to the abbot and monks of Bordesley, of a yearly rent, which he 
was accustomed to receive from them for land in the territory of Bui-leya. 
Witnesses : William de Eadricheston', William de Waleford, William Geri, 
and others (named). Seal. 

Warw. B. 796. Grant by William Elis, William Hopkyns, Robert Comaunder, 

and Robert Boteler, to Ellen, lato the wife of Thomas Upton, as her dower, 
of a yearly rent issuing out of lands and tenements in the vill and fields of 
Bereford, which they had of the feoffment of Nicholas Uptone, son and 
heir of the said Thomas Uptone. Sunday after St. Bartholomew the 
Apostle, 31 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Warw.] B. 797. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph Lovermon, of Bereford, to 

the monks of Bordesley, of land in Bereford. Witnesses : Peter de 
Harlaunde, Nicholas de Lee, Roger Cosin, and others (named). Seal. 

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[ ] B. 798. Grant in frank almoin by John de Burlcia to the monks of 

Bordesley, for prayers for himself, his wife, and for John his son, &c., of land 
in Small Thorncs Putte in tlie field of Burleia. Witnesses : Peter de 
Whvurdinton, William de Eadricbeston, William de Waleford, William son 
Of Richard Gery, and others (named). Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 799. Grant by Margery Counsell, of Boxley, to Richard Serle, of 

the same place, of a garden at Burle. Feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, 13 
Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Herts.] B. 800. Release by Alan de Berle to the canons of Anglesea, of his 

right in land belonging- to Agnes, his late mother, in the vill of Berle 
(Barley). Witnesses : Richard de Oristeshale, parson of the church of 
Berle, John de Ry, Ralph de Bendene, and others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 801. Release by John de Nafford, lord of Bereford, to William de 
Wellesborne, parson of the church of Bertlynsre, of his right in the messuage 
and lands which the said William held in the vill and field of Bereford. 
Friday after Michaelmas Day, 14 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 802. Release by John de Nafford, lord of Bereford near Warwick, 
to Henry, the minister, and the brethren of the house of the Holy Trinity 
of Thevelesford, of his right in the lands of that house lying in the fields 
and territory of Bereford. Conversion of St. Paul, 26 Edward I. 

[Warw.] B. 803. Grant by John de Nafford, lord of Bereford, to William do 
Wellcsbourne, rector of the church of Bereford, and William de Welles- 
bourne, Warden (Custodi) of the chapel within the Castle of Elmeleye, of 
lands with common of pasture in the fields of Bereford, in Louwehetzforlong 
extending to the road to Warwick, Heydeneforlong abutting upon the path 
to Le Louwhetz, at Pleistouwe bordering upon land called ' Sewardes- 
forlong,' and extending to the land of the House of the brethren of 
Thelesfbrd and land ' Ate puttes.' St. Valentine's day, 5 Edward II. Seal. 

[W'iinv.] B. 804. Release by Dionisia, daughter and one of the heirs of 
Geoffrey Luffen of Bereford, near Warwick, to Robert le Walkere, of 
Bereford, of her right in land and tenements in the vill and field of Bereford. 
Sunday after the Annunciation, 39 Edward 1H. Seal, broken. 

[Warw.] B. 805. Grant by Thomas Knyght, clerk, to John Parker, rector of 
the parish church of Bereford, and Robert Waldene, of Warwick, of lands, 
tenements, rents, and services, in the vill and fields of Bereford, and of a 
fishery in the waters of the Avon, which formerly had belonged to Katherine 
Luffe, late the wife of William Harpecote of Warwick. 8 June, 21 
Richard II. Seal. 

Herts. B. 806. Letter of attorney by John Beaugraunt, the elder, Robert 

Twyer, of London, William Bunch, rector of the church of Reede in the 
co. Hertford, William Cox, of Roiston, and Simon Kirkeby, chaplain, 
who, having granted to Dionisia Lopham, John Brycet, chaplain, John 
Bally, William Walkerne, Thomas Aleyne, John Whatelee, and William 
Botreaux, the reversion of certain messuages, tofts, lands, meadows, rents, 
and services in Buntyngford, Aspedene, Leyston, and Alswyk, and of a 
tenement in Buntyngford, all which had been granted by them to Alice, 
late the wife of Thomas Wallyngton of London, for the term of her life, 
appointed Thomas Home, of Bokelond, to require William Marcheford, of 
London, and the aforesaid Alice his wife, to attorn to the said Dionisia and 
the other above mentioned persons. 6 March, 7 Henry IV. Seal. 



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[Herts.] B. 807. Grant by Richard Anggate, otherwise Richard Jope, of 

Buntyngford, and Isabella, his wife, to Robert Tebaud, of Aspeden, John 
Godard, of Bunlyngford, and John Sperner, of that place, of a tenement 
with a house built thereon in Buntyngford. Sunday before SS. Philip 
and James. 10 Henry IV. Seals. 

Herts. B. 808. Letter of attorney by John Olney, of London, and Robert 

Fitz Robert, the younger, for John Lane, of Codreed in the county of 
Hertford to deliver to Roger Floor, of the county of Rutland, John Tilby, 
clerk, and William Maltby, of London, seisin of the reversion of lands, 
messuages, tenements, &c., in Buntyngford, Aspedene, Lcyston, and 
Alswyk, held by Alice, late the wife of Thomas Wallyugton of London, for 
the term of her life. November, 2 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Herts.] B. 809. Release by John Tilby, clci-k, to John Olney, of London, and 

Robert Fitz Robert, the younger, of all his right in the reversion of lands, 
messuages, rents, and set-vices, held by Aline, late the wife of Thomas 
Wallyngton of London, for the term of iier life, in Buntyngford, Aspedene, 
Leyston, and Alswyk, and which they had of tlie feoffment of John 
Shad work of London. 24 October, 2 Henry VI. 

[Warw.J B. 810. Demise by Robert Amfrey to the abbot and convent of 
Bordesley, of land in the territory of Bereford. Witnesses: Walter de 
Wuluardinton, Simon de Stok', William de Burleye, and others (named). 
About the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1256. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 811. Grant in frank almoin by Richard Takel, of Bruuham, to the 

canons of Suleby, of land at Godvikeshawe and Blesepit in Brunham. 
Witnesses : Robert Takel, Geoffrey de Brunham, Norman de Estlund, 
and others (named). 

[Herts.] B. 812. Letter of attorney by William Maltby, of London, for John 

Say, to deliver to R:.bert Whityngham, esq., William Basset, clerk, John 
Sandon, of Sandon, and John Eudet, of Therefeld, seisin of the lands, 
tenements, rents, and services, in Buntyngford, Aspedene, Leyston, and 
Alswyk, which Alice, late the wife of Thomas Wallyngton of London, 
then held for the term of her life. 8 February, 23 Henry'VI. Seal. 

[Herts.] B. 813. Grant by Walter Jurdau to William son of Thomas do 

Bordesdene and Isabella, the grantor's daughter, of mcssunges with 
buildings in the hamlet of Buntingford and parish of Lefstonescherch, and 
another mersuage in the same hamlet in the parish of Alsewyk, with lands 
in Refold in the parishes of Lefstonescherch and Throkyng (Throcking), 
and in a field ci.lled ' Defstoncscherch feld' in the parish of Wydihale, with 
other lands at Bunlingford. Thurs lay after the Annunciation, 16 Edward I. 

[Wurw.J B. 814. Release by Nicholas Warrevvyk to Thomas Knyght, clerk, of 

his right in lands, tenements, rents, services, &c., in Berford, and in a 
fishery in the Avon, late the property of Katherine Luffe, widow of William 
Harpecote of Warwick. Trinity Sunday, 21 Richard II. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 815. Grant by Hugh de Btirleie to Gerard, his nephew, of land and 

messuages in Burleie, viz. the land which his brother Robert the monk 
(monacus) had given to the said Gerard, rendering yearly for the same a 
pair of gloves. Witnesses : Robert de Offewur', Peter de Wuluardintone, 
William do Edrichistone, William de Waleford, Alan de Bles, and others 
(named). 

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Eutl. B. 816. Demise by John Massi, knight, Arthur Damport, Ralph de 

Egerton, William Brerreton, Thomas Bernard, clerk, John Fox, of Ty, 
and John Inr.e, to Hugh Browe, knight, of the manor of Wodehed and the 
udvowson of the church of Bregcasturton. Thursday ;ifter the Assumption, 
10 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] B. 817. Grant by Robert son of Robert le Lauond, of Great Kerbrokc, 

to Richard de Ryselee, of that place, of land in Kerbroke [Carbrooke] in 
le Estmedewe'. Sunday before the Annunciation, 13 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] B. 818. Gnint by Henry son of John Elys, of Great Kerbrok' 

[Carbrook], to Richard de Ryselee, of the same place, Joan his wife, 
and John, their son, of a messuage and land in Great Kerbrok', and of 
land in the field called ' Knytiscroft.' Tuesday after Michaelmas Day, 
10 Edward III. 

Norf. B. 819. Demise by Robert George, of Great Carbrok, clerk, and 

Thomas Penyman, of the same place, to John Ilys'e, of Carbrok, son and 
heir of Thomas Rysle, and to Margaret, his wife, of lands and tenements, 
rents, and services, in the vills of Great Carbrok, Little Carbrok, Ovyngton, 
Skulton, Watton, Lettou, Schipdam, and Cransworth, of which the said 
demisors had been enfeoffed by the said John Resle by deed dated 
20 November, 2 Richard III., to hold for their lives and the life of tlic 
survivor, with remainder to Henry Heydon, esq., Nicholas Ovy, Thomas 
Caus, of Norwich, John Palmer, of Costeley, James Perry, clerk, rector of 
church of Skulton, and Ralph Platscott, of Sliypdam, for the purpose of 
carrying out the last will of the said John Rysle. 28 November, 
2 Richard III. Fragment of seal. 

Norf. B 82O Demise by John Ryslee. knight, to Elizabeth Eyr', late the 

wife of William Eyr', of all hinds, tenements, &c., in the vills of Great 
Karbroke, Little Karbroke, Ovyngton, Watton, Sahara (Sahain Touey), 
Asdvyll (Ashill), Shypdam, Cranews, Rysynge, Skulton (Scoulton), Eyrston, 
and elsewhere in Norfolk, late the property of his father John Ryslee, esq. 
4 October, 24 Henry VII. 

Norf, B. 821. Demise by Roger Causec, of Shropham co. Norfolk, John 

Rote, chaplain, and John Gautroit, of Great Kerbrooke, to John Rysle, sou 
and heir of Thomas Rysle, of Kerbrooke, and to Margaret his wife, of lands 
and tenements, rents and services, &c., which they hud of the fcolfinent of 
the said John Ryslc, in the vills and fields of Great Kerbrooke, Little 
Kerbrooke, Ovyngton, Skulton, Walton, Letton, Shipdam, and Crau worth. 
2(5 September, 1440. Seals. 

B. 822. Demise by John Danyell, prior of Anglysseye, and the convent 
of that place, to Clement Fuller, cook, of Cambridge, of a tenement with a 
house and garden in Les Whitechanownez ' in the town of Cambridge. . 
10 December, 23 Henry VT. Seal. 

B. 823. Grant by William Amy, of Ilytchyn, chaplain, kinsman and 
heir and executor of Andrew do Hytchyn, late of Cambridge, to John de 
VYVston, of that town, of land in 'le Carmei'eld ' in the field of Cambridge. 
Witnesses: Philip Cayly, the mayor, and William de Lolleworth, Henry 
le Clerk, Geoffrey de Wanvyk, Richard de Thacstcd, the bailiffs of Cam- 
bridge, and others (named). Thursday aftei St. Hilary, 20 Edward III. 
Seal broken. 

[Heref.] B. 824. Grant by Thom.is Towneshend and Joan his wife to their 

son John Toxvnesend, the elder, of messunges and lands in ' le Calowe ' 
abutting on the high road towards Hereford, and other messuages and 
lands in the field called ' le Calowefeld.' Sunday after the Invention of 
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[Wore.] B. 825. Release by Richard Rys to John Sunnebury, parson of the 

church of Little Comberton, Roger Gaunt, vicar of the church of 
St. Andrew of Persliore, John Dugge, vicar of the church of Aldermeston, 
and Walter Tandy, chaplain, of his right in the manor of Harleye, and in 
. lands, &c., in Caldewelle, Walcote, and Wyke, and elsewhere within the 
hundred of Persliore. Sunday after the Purification, 14 Richard II. 
Seal. 

Camb. B. 826. Grant by Katherine, relict of Geoffrey de Meleford le Verer 

of Cambridge, to John de Meleford le Verer of the same place, and Mabil 
his wife, of a tenement and buildings in the parish of St. Edward in the 
town of Cambridge. Witnesses : Simon de Stokton, the mayor, and 
William Thurroe, John de Cumbertou, Reginald Shepherd (Bercarius), 
Robert de Legford, bailiffs of the town of Cambridge, and others (named). 
Sunday before the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 32 Edward I. Seal. 

[ ] B. 827. Grant by Thomas son of Geoffrey Datby of Dylingthone, to 

William son of Alan de Upheys and to Petronilhv his wife, of land called 
'Wycroft' in (he mede of Bychehamstede. Dillington, Sunday after 
St. Peter in cathedra, 35 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[N'harap.] B. 828. Grant in frank almoin by William Costentin, of Bifeld, to the 
nuns of Cateby, of land at Godrikesgore in the field of Bifeld. Witnesses : 
Sinion de Verni of Bifeld, Philip Alard, Ralph do Purston, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 829. Grant in frank almoiu by Thomas son of William de Berton 
to the monks of Bordesley. of lands in Wlfhameshull, and elsewhere, in the 
field of Berton. Witnesses : Richard, parson of Budiford, Ralph the 
chaplain of Budiford, Ralph de Broma, and others (named). Seal. 

Calais. B. 830. Grant by William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, and Lord 

of Man, to Thomas Strete, of lands and tenements, rents, services, and 
reversions in the town of Calais. 16 July, 14 Richard II. Seal. 

Camb. B. 831. Demise by Thomas de Dully ngham, Simon his brother, chaplain, 

and Ralph Malverne, chaplain, of Borewell, to John de Brynkele and Joan 
his wife, of lands, tenements and rents in Borewelle, Swafham Priour and 
New Market (Novum Mercatum), to hold as fully as John de Dullyngham 
had held them of the feoffment of Thomas son of John son of Peter de 
Borewell. Morrow of Michaelmas, 23 Edward III. Seal. 

C1B. 832. Grant by Robert de Buskeby, son of John de Pothow, to 
Adam son of Peter the Marshall (Marescalli) of Skelton, of a messuage and 
land in the vill and territory of Buskeby. Sunday after St. Edward the 
King, 30 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

Warn-. B. 833. Grant by John Shukkeburgh, lord of Shukkeburgh, and 

Thomas Shukkeburgh his brother, and John Brevrs, bailiff of the abbot of 
Stonley, to William Hancoke, chaplain, and Edward Skynuer, of 
Kyngeshull, of lands, tenements, &c. in the vill and fields of Burycote 
which they had had of the grant of Robert Saget, clerk, rector of the 
church of Wotton Glanvyle co. Dorset, and John Saget, clerk, rector of the 
church of Enham next Andover co. Southampton, sons and heirs of John 
Saget of Burycote aforesaid. 29 March, 1 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 834. Grant in frank almoin by Walter Turstau, of Buniuton, to the 

monks of Bordesley, of land upon Caldewellehull [in Buninton]. Wit- 
nesses : Robert, parson of Buninton, Henry, lord of that vill, Simon do 
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[Warw.] B. 835. Grant in fee farm by Reginald Morin, of Berton, to the abbot 

and monks of Bordesley, of divers lands in Berton, some abutting upon 
' la Grenehaved Loud ' and some opposite the church of Budiford, and 
part facing the mill of Budiford. Witnesses: Geoffrey de Pancefod, 
Ralph dc Brotn', Walter dc Cliva and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 836. Grant in frank almoin by Randolph Juxta Aquara of 

Bertona, to the monks of Bordesley, of divers lands in the territory of 
Berton upon the Hill, at Hassware, upon Hetlmlle and in Longehethlule ; 
in roturn for which grant Ihe monks of Bordesley released to him their right 
in a messuage with curtilage in the vill of Budiford. Witnesses: Martin 
de Bertona, John de Brome, Henry de Clyve, and others (naineu). Frag- 
ment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 837. Grant in fee farm by Reginald Morin, of Berton, to the abbot 

and monks of Bordesley of land abutting on 'la Grenehaved Loud" in the 
field of Berton. Witnesses : Thomas de Berton', Ralph de Bromr, 
Geoffrey Pancefod, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 838. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph Morin to the monks of 

Bordesley, of lands upon Blechemel, Aldewrthe, Uxehelde, next Dorsinton, 
and upon Kingeshuttes in the vill of Bertun'. Witnesses : Richard, parson 
of Bud[iford], Alexander de Brom', Robert de Brome, Ralph de Brom', and 
others (named). Seal. 

[ ] B. 839. Release by John son of Randolph Juxta Aqnam of Bertona, 

to the monks of Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin, of his right in the land 
in Berton which they had of the grant of Alice Durdaunt. Witnesses : 
Martin de Bertona, Henry, lord of Olive, and others (named). Fragment 
of seal. 

[ ] B. 840. Grant by Robert son of .... de Auuers to the 

canons of Chaucumbe, of the rent paid to him by the said canons for 
property in Burton. Witnesses: Robert de Chaucumbe, Simon dc 
Cropperi, and others (named). 

[ ] B. 841. Grant in frank almoin by Reginald Morin, of Berton, to the 

abbey of Bordesley, for prayers for his own soul and for that of Rondolpli 
his son, of ' Menehevedlond ' in the territory of Berton. Witnesses : 
Roger de Budiford, Walter de Cliva, Martin de Berton, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 842. Grant in frank almoin by Richard son of Robert de North- 
ampton, to the nuns of Catesby, of lands within and without the vill of 
Byfeld, rendering yearly for the same to the chief lord of that fee a pair of 
gilt spurs or sixpence at Easter for every service. Witnesses : Simon dp 
Thorp, sheriff of Northampton, Roger de Whelton, and Philip de Esseby, 
knights, Alan de Nevile, Richard Basset, and others (named). [32-31 
Henry III.] 

Somers. B. 843. Command by William, abbot of the house of St. Mary Graces 

by the Tower of London, to his officers in co. Somerset, to raise the distraint 
for the homage due from Thomas Sambrook for lands in Bykofold, and 
for the services due for the manor of Blakedon. 9 February, 6 Henry IV. 
French. Seal. 

[ITantf.] B. 844. Demise by Thomas Hunspyll, prior of Brommore, to Geoffrey 

Boi don, of two granges at Boleberne with a close called ' Bolecroft ' 
and certain tithes in the field of Upper Brommore. Michaelmas Day, 
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[N'hamp.] B. 845. Grant in Crank almoin by Henry de Wilmeleyhton to the 
canons of Esseby (Canons Ashby), of a house in Byfeld. Witnesses : Simon 
de Verni, Pliilip Alorrl, Ralph Costcnton', and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 846. Confirmation by Robert son of Richard de Norhamton', to 
the house of Kuteby, of the grant made by his brother Richard to that 
house, of land -within and without the vill of Byfeld. Witnesses : Simon 
de Torp, sheriff of Northamton, Roger de Wlton', Simon de Verny, William 
le Costentyn, and others (named). [32-34 Henry III.] 

[N'hamp.] B. 847. Grant by Robert son of Richard de Norhampton, to Richard 
his son, of land in the vill of Bifeld, rendering yearly at Bifeld for the same 
certain gilt spurs (quedam calcaria deaurata) or sixpence, and one penny 
at Easter for every service, exaction and custom or demand, foreign service 
excepted. Witnesses: Robert Passelowe, Henry de Bathon, sheriff of 
Northampton, John de Hulecote, and others (named). [18-24 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 848. Demise by Joan Ayschcby, prioress of Catesby, to Thomas 
Heynns, of Byfeld, of the manor of Byfeld, for a term of years from 
Michaelmas, 2 Henry IV. 

[N'hanip.] B. 849. Grant in frank almoin by Helyas Coustautin, of Bifeld, to the 

nuns of Catesby, of land in ' la Longerede ' in Bifeld. Witnesses : William 
Hodineth, and Hugh de Capes, knights, Simon de Verney of Bifeld, 
William Costeyn, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

Glouc. B. 850. Release by Eleanor, widow of Alexander Brownyng, to Robert 

Handy of all her right in the manor of I-Tethircote in Burgliton juxta 
Sloughter, and in lauds and tenements in Burghtou aforesaid. 2 October, 
12 Henry VII. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 851. Grant by Hugh de Bifeld to the canons of Esseby (Canons 
Ashby), of a rent to be paid to them by Helias de Insula and his heirs 
yearly for the land in Bifeld, which he held from the said Hugh de Bifeld. 
Witnesses: William Costin, Philip Alard Richard d'Uirini, and others 
(named). 

[Line.] B. 852. Release by William Marche to Ralph son of Thomas de 

Brunham, of his right in land in a place called ' Snaiyinges,' in the fields of 
Brunham, abutting upon ' le Grenegate.' Witnesses : Thomas de Brunham, 
Robert Takel, Robert Laundeles, and others (named). Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 853. Grant in frank almoin by Arnabilia de Segrave, the lady of 
Chaucumbe, widow, to the canons of Chaucumbe, of a yearly rent issuing 
out of a messuage in the vill of Chaucumbe. Witnesses : Roger de 
Someri and John Perceval her sons, Richard de Leonibus of Warecurthe, 
and others (named). 

[N'hamp.] B. 854. Release by William Densy, son and heir of John Densy of 
Chaucumbe, to the canons of Chaucumbe, of his right in lands [in 
Chaucombe], late in the tenure of Edelina de Theuford. Witnesses : John 
de Lyouns, lord of Warkeworth, Richard de Whitacre, lord of Throp- 
mundevile, and others (named). Thursday, the feast of St. Andrew the 
Apostle, 3 Edward III. Seal. 

Glouc. B. 855. Demise by Robert Handy and John Taillour to Robert 

Taillour, of Burghton, and Thomas Long, or the manor of Nethercote in 
Burghton, and of lands and tenements in Nethercote or Burghton aforesaid, 
all of which they had lately recovered against Alexander Brownyng and 
Robert Taillour. Witnesses : Thomas Buryman, bailiff of Stowe, and 
others (named). November, 2 Henry VII. Seal. 



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B. 856. Confirmation by Thomas son of Thomas son of Saer de 
Stokes, to the canons of Orbury, to hold in frank almoin, of the lands and 
possessions, which they had of tho grant of Thomas de Estleya, in the 
territory of Chelvredeschoto (Chilvers-Ooton), late the property of the 
grantor's father. Witnesses : Thomas cle Estlega, William de Hardieshul', 
William de Cosinton, and others (named). Seal. 

B. 857. Bond hy John Derby, of Stanligh, co. Somerset, hus- 
bandman, to Thomas Greynfield, knight, Alexander Neuton, esquire, 
Laurence Adams, William Boldey, William Nethewey, Richard Smyth, 
John Raper, Robert Horsey, John Iluet, John Eaton, John Soper, Walter 
Sarger, William Wilkyns, and William Bailly, conditional upon their 
enjoying peaceable possession of lands in Serney. 9 June, 4 Henry VII. 
Seal. 

B. 858. Grant by Thomas Cok, of Chalk, to Richard Tebbold, of the 
same place, of land called ' Wy velisland ' in the parish of Chalk. Feast 
of St. Paulinus the Bishop, 34 Edward III. 

B. 859. Grant by John Martyn, of Chalk, Reginald Halpeny, of 
Northflete, and Thomas Davy, of Chorne, to Margery Thomelyn, of a 
messuage and lands in Northfeld and Southfeld, and pasture for one beast 
in Cheldrenhope in the parish of Chalk, all which they held of the 
feoffment of John Thomelyn. Monday after the feast of the Nativity, 
49 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 860. Grant by Richard Turk, of Chalk, to John Martyn, of the same 
place, of land in Westchalk Southfeld in the parish of Chalk. All Saints 
Day, 7 Richard II. Seal. 

Endorsed : This deed to be void if the said Richard Turk shald pay 
to the said John Martyn twenty shillings before Michaelmas next. 

B. 861. Grant by Cecilia, daughter of John Martyn of Chalk, to 
Richard Tebold, of the same place, and Alice his wife, of pasturage in 
a place called ' East Mersshe ' in the parish of Chalk. Feast of St. James 
the Apostle, 7 Richard II. Seal. 

B. 862. Letter of attorney by John de Montague, lord of Stokenhamm 
and Werke, for Thomas Wyke to enter and take possession of tenements 
in the vill of Chadelyngton held for life by Thomas Alboteston. 13 October, 
41 Edward III. French. Fragment of seal. . 

B. 863. Grant by Richard Martyn, of the parish of Chalk, to Richard 
Tebaud, of the same place, of divers days-works of hind in Eastchalksouth- 
feld, in the parish of Chalk. The Purification, 10 Richard II. Seal broken. 

B. 864. Demise by Thomas Potekyn and Henry Hendon, of tho 
parish of Chalk, to John son of John Potekyn, of that place, of land in 
Westchalksouthfeld in the parish of Chalk, which they had of the feoffment 
of Walter Bedyl. 1 May, 11 Henry IV. Seals. 

B. 865. Grant by William Tumbyrwode, of the parish of Chalk, tn 
John Tebaud the elder, of the same place, of pasturage in Eastmershe and 
Westmersh in the parish of Chalk. 24 September, H Henry VI. 

B. 866. Grant by Richard Smyth, of Shorone (Shorne), to John 
Sedley, an Auditor of the Exchequer, William Mere, of Northflete, and 
Wiliiam May, of Chalk, of a pasturage in Griaenstrete in the oarish of 
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Kent. B. 867. Grant by Isabella Austyn, of the parish of Schorne, widow, 

to Stephen Potekyn, of the parish of Chalk, of lands in Westfeld nnd 
Eastfeld in the parish of Chalk. Michaelmas day, 16 Henry VI. 

Kent. B. 868. Release by John Grove, of the parish of Chalke, to Richard 

Martyn, of the same place, of his right in lands, tenements, &c., in the 
parish of Chalke. 4 July, 23 Henry VI. Sea/. 

Kent. B. 869. Release by John Herne, of Chnlke, to R ibort Hokc, of the 

parish of Cobham, of all his right in :i tenement called ' Rycardes,' in 
Dykestrete in the parish of Chalk, with all iis lands, marshes, &c. 6 May, 
17 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

Hants. B. 870. Grant by Edward Wyseman, esq., and Alice his wife, sister 

and heiress of both Thomas Mongomery, knight, and of John Mongomery, 
and by John Fortescue and Philippa his wife, to Thomas Tyrell, of Heyron, 
knight, Andrew Wynsore, esquire, Thomas Jakes, and Robert Cornwales, of 
the manor or demesne of Chalonghton ; with letter of attorney for Robert 
Keersley and John Wyntershulle. 11 February, 20 Henry V1L Seals. 

("Kent] B. 871. Grant by Richard Gawdre, of Cleve, and Daniel Gawdre, of 

Cobham, co. Kent, to John Wylkys, Andrew Motard and John Kenet, 
of Chatham, of a messuage with building thereon in Chathamstrete, and n 
croft in the parish of Chatham, which had descended to them in right of 
their mother Agnes Gawdre. Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, 9 Edward IV. 
Seals. 

Kent. B. 872. Grant by Robert Hembrcy, of Chuteham, to Thomas Reculver, 

of a tenement in Chatham. 15 July, 2 Henry VI. Seal. 

Kent. B. 873. Grant by William Hook, of Chatham, to Robert Hembery, 

of the same place, of a tenement in Chatham. 13 April, 1 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

Kent. B. 874. Demise by William at Fenne, of Wroteham, to Walter 

Sexteyn, John Sexteyn, and Richard Hastcleyn, of the same place, of 
lands and tenements in the parish of Chatehaui, late the property of 
Simon Chercheward, and which he together with John Sexteyn, deceased, 
had of the feoffment of John Smyth. 8 September, 16 Edward IV. 

[N'hamp.] B. 875. Confirmation by Simon de Verny to the prioress and convent 
of Katesby, of . a pasturage pertaining to the vill of Cbarwalton 
Witnesses : Ralph de Hintone, William de Bray, Robert de Eydone, 
Robert Wakelyn, and Nigel de Botindone. Fragment of seal. 

Kent. B. 876. Demise by Walter Sexteu and John Sexten, both of Wrote- 

ham, and Richard Hastelyn, to Robert Plomer, of London, Thomas Rygby, 
of London, Thomas Ledys and John Levessoii, of Uerkyng co. Essex, 
of the lands and tenements in the parish of Chatham, late (he property of 
Simon Chercheward, which they had of the feoffment of William atte Fenne. 
21 March, 19 Edward IV. Seals. 

Kent. B. 877. Grant by John Wylkys and John Kenot to Augustine Forde, 

of the parish of Chatham, Thomas Smyth the younger, John Smyth and 
William Lorkyn of a messuage with buildings in Chathamstrete in the 
parish of Chatham, which they had of the feoffment of Richard Gawdre, of 
Cleve, and Daniel Gawdre, of Cobham ; upon condition that the said 
Augustine Forde should make certain payments to the said John Wylkys. 
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Kent. B. 878. Counterpart of B. 877. 

Endorsed: A. receipt by John Wylkys for payments by Awstynne 
Forde. 

Kent. B. 879. Grant by Augustine Forde, of the parish of Chatham, 

Thomas Smith, the younger, and John Smith to John Fyneux, Chief 
Justice of the King's Bench, Thomas Roche, one of the Barons of the 
Exchequer, Hugh Clopton, alderman of London, and Edward Stephens, of a 
messuage with its buildings in Chathamstrete in the parish of Chatham, 
which they had of the grant of John Wylkys and John Kenot. Letter of 
attorney for John Hardell. 8 February, 11 Henry VII. Seals. 

Kent. B. 880. Grant by William Wattes, John Halle, John Hardell, the 

younger, of Rochester, and John Smyth, of Chathamstrete, to John Fyneux, 
Chief Justice of the King's Bench, Thomas Roche, one of the Barons of the 
Exchequer, Hugh Clopton, alderman of London, and Edward Stephens, of 
lands and tenements in the parish of St. Mary, Chatham, late the property 
of John Growche. 5 January, 11 Henry VII. Seals. 

[Wilts.] B. 881. Demise by Nicholas Sperawe, of Mere, to Eichard Willoghby, 

esquire, of his estate in a cottage and garden in Sarum and land called 
' Cokettisheies ' with lands and tenements in Lytton, Brymbytt furlong, 
Castell Strete, Howell, Deanis Hill, ' le Farce land,' ' le Flexaland,' ' le 
Brecheland,' Wyddenham and Maffesmede in Sarum. 1 September, 
19 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

Somers. B. 882. Release by John Forster, presbyter, son of John Forster of 

Cheddre, to Robert Cheddre, of Bristol, William Cheddre, Roger Sewnrd, 
and William Drapere, clerk, of his right in lands and tenements in 
Cheddre. 12 September, 3 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

Kent. B. 883. Release by Simon Chircheward, of the parish of Chatham, 

to John Sharp, of Benynden, Eobert Funtyner and John Basden, of 
Hawkeherst, of his right in a messuage, croft, and marshland at Clmtham- 
strete in the parish of Chatham, which they had of the demise of John 
Smyth, the elder, who with others had held the same of the feoffment of the 
said Simon Chircheward. 9 July, 2 Edward IV. 

Surrey. B. 884. Release by John Marler, William Seler, and Thomas Dru the 

elder, to Richard Dru, of their right in land and in a wood called. ' Synder- 
hill ' at Lolleworth in the parish of Chertesey, which they had of the 
feoffment of the said Richard Dru. 8 August, 9 Edward IV. Fragments 
of seals. 

[Essex.] B. 885. Grant by William at Cross (ad Crucem) of Chygewelle, to 

John son of Richard de Redborue, of land in Chygewelle. February, 
21 Edward I. Seal broken. 

[Herts.] B. 886. Release by William de Middelton to Richard son of Richard 

de Pir', of his right in lands, tenements, &c., which the prior and canons of 
Theford ought to have held in the parish of Cesterhunte for the support of 
a chantry in the chapel of St. Laurence in that parish, and which he had 
by reason of the right of patronage or foundation of that chapol, the 
right of the prior and convent being reserved. Witnesses: William de 
Batesford, John de Middelton, Robert de Cressebroc, and others (named). 

[Derby.] B. 887. Confirmation by Matanye, prioress of Langley near Bredon, 
of the grant by John de Barwe to Stephen de Chelaston, chaplain, of lands 
in Chelaston. 2 August, 24 Edward III. French. 
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B. 888. Grant by Walter Cobbe, son and heir of Hugh Cobbe, to 
llichard Seyntebarbe and Matilda his wife, and Nicholas his son, of land in 
a croft called ' Cheddreham ' in Statmede bordering on the fee of the said 
Richard. Southbrent, the feast of St. Katherine the Virgin, 13 Edward II. 

Endorsed: Cobbe. Northern'. Seal. 

B. 889. Grant in frank almoiu by Robert Dymmoc, son of Robert 
Dymmoc, to the canons of Brommore, of land in Cherlewode and upon 
Ryhuile [in Brommore]. Witnesses: Thomas Baudewyne, John de 
Brommore, John de Netheravene, and others (named). 

B. 890. Demise by Philip, abbot of Quarr, to Thomas and Richard 
his brother, coopers (cuparii) of Portesmue, of the land in Cherc, to hold 
in fee farm, which the convent held in frank almoin of the grant of 
Hamole Bret and his son Richard. Witnesses* : Ulyas de la Faleise, 
Stephen de Stratune, William de Sancto Martino, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 

B. 891. Assent by Roger, rector of the church of Stoca (Stoke) to 
the grant by Richard son of Emelin, citizen of Hereford, with the consent 
of Alice his wife, to the sisters of the Hospital of Cornebury, of land called 
' Cherlccroft ' formerly purchased from Gilbert son of Ralph de Asperton. 
Witnesses : Walter do la Hyde, Walter de Esperton, William de la Hulle, 
and others (named). 

Endorsed: Warchhulle. 

B. 892. Release by John Abell, of Chabam co. Surrey, Elizabeth his 
wife, and Thomas Manory, son and heir of John Manory late of Chertsey 
to Henry Wykys, of Chertesey, of their right in a tenement with a curtilage 
and garden situate near the parish church of Chertesey, late the property 
of William Manory father of the said John Mauory. Witnesses : 
Richard Lawrence, bailiff of the liberty of Chertsey, and others (named). 
16 May, 10 Henry VII. Seal. 

B. 893. Demise by William de Clyve, abbot of Chertsey, and the 
convent of that place, to William de Pilketon, of the messuage, acquired by 
John de Ruthwyk', formerly abbot of Chertsey, from John sou of Robert 
Boycroft, in Chertsey. Sunday before the Annunciation, 40 Edward III. 

B. 894. Demise by Isabella prioress of Langeley next BreJon, to 
Peter de Chaddesdene and Stephen son of Godfrey de Chelewarton, of land 
in the vill of Chelewarton. Witnesses : Hugh de Ditchesworth', Ralph 
de Bredon, Reginald de Wyveliston, and others (named). A.D. 1248. 
Seals broken. 

B. 895. Grant by John de Thorpe to John Kempe of a toft in the 
parish of Chertsey. Sunday before St. Clement the Pope, 3 Richard II. 
Seal. 

B. 896. Grant by Thomas Thorpp of the co. Surrey, to Richard Drwe, 
of Certeseye, of lands in Lolleworth in the parish of Certeseye. St. Martin's 
day, 3 Henry IV. Seal. 

B. 897. Release by Thomas Hert, otherwise Barbour, of Chertsey 
co. Surrey, to Richard Drw, of the same place, of his right to tenements, 
lands, &c., in the parish of Chertsey, which he, together with Nicholas 
FitzJohn and Thomas Kent had of the feoffment of Edmund Drw. 
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Surrey. B. 898. Grant by Richard Dru, of Chertesey, to William Manory, of 

the smne place, of land and Wood called ' Synderhill ' at Lolleworthe in the 
parish of Chertesey, in exchange for land lying in the fields and meadows 
of Chertesey. 11! August, 9 Edward III. Fragment of seal, 

Surrey. B. 899. Release by William Manory to William atte Seler, of his right, 

in a croft of land at Lolleworthe. Thurs lay before All Saints Day, 
9 Edward IV. Fragment nf seal. 

Surrey. B. 900. Demise liy William II</rt, son and heir of John Hert, son and 

heir of Thomas Hert, to Thomas Drue, the elder, of Chertesey co. Surrey, 
of lauds, tenements, &c., in the vill and parish of Chertesey, late the 
property of Edmund Drue, father of the said Thomas Drue, and which the 
said Thomas Hert, John Stauuton and John Boys held of the feoffinent of 
the said Edmund Drue. Letter of attorney for Richard Cade, of Chertesey. 
14 February, 12 Edward IV. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 901. Grant by William Drewe, son and heir of Thomas Drcwe, the 

elder, late of Chertesey, to John Normanton and Henry Wykes, of the 
same place, of lauds, tenements, &c., in the vills and parishes of Chertesey 
uiid Thorpe. 2 April, 23 Edward IV. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 902. Grant by William Seler, son and heir of Roger ate oeler of 

Chertesey, to John Randolf and Henry Fitzjohn, esquires, of laud at 
Stcvynton near ' le Barre ' in the parish of Chertesey. 2 June, 14 
Edward IV. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 903. Release by Peter Manory, late of Chertesey co. Surrey, 

son of William Manory, to Richard Marland, of his right in a tenement 
with a garden in the vill of Chertesey. 21 February, 12 Henry VII. 
Fragment of seal. 

Surrey. B. 904. Grant by Thomas Mauory, son and heir of John Manory of 

Chertesey, to Richard Merland, Thomas Pnrvoche and Henry Wykes, of 
lauds, tenements, &c., called ' Botlesepark ' in the parish of Chertesey. 
29 October, 16 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

Surrey. B. 905. Release by Thomas Mauory, son and heir of John Manory 

of Clierlescy, to Henry Wykes, of his right in lands, tenements, &c., 
called ' Botelese Park ' in the parish of Chertesey. 1 November, 
1C Henry VII. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 906. Release by John Abell, of Chabham co. Surrey, and Elizabeth 

his wife, to Henry Wykes, of Chertesey, of their right in lands, pastures 
and woods called ' Botles ' and Synder Hyllys,' formerly called ' Botles 
Parke,' in the parish of Cherresey. 1 January, 17 Henry VII. 
Fragments of seals. 

Surrey. B. 907. Grant by Henry Wykes, of Chertesey, to John Bride, gent., 

"William Filoll', knight, Nicholas Hughson, Ralph Swillyngton, Thomas 
Hildcshani, and others, of a messuage, curtilage and garden in the vill of 
Chertesey, late the property of William Manory and which he together 
with Richard Merland, Thomas Manory, of Aisshe, Robert Parys, Thomas 
Purvoche and Walter Crumwell had held to the use of him the said Henry 
Wykes. He further granted to the above named John Bryde and others 
his field called ' Burtes Croftes ' otherwise ' Botlees,' late the property of 
William Drue, in the parish of Chertsey, held by him to the like use with 
John Normanton, William Hore and Hit-hard Parker ; and also the lands, 
tenements, &c., called ' Botlespark,' late the property of John Manory, 
which he had similarly held to the like use along with Richard Merland and 
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Surrey. B. 908. Conveyance by William Fyloll', knight, Nicholas Hughson, 

Ralph Swillyngton, Thomas Hildersham, and other*, to John Bryde and 
Catherine his wife of those lands (sec B. 907) which they had held 
jointly with him of the grant of Henry Wykes in the parish o(' Chertsey. 
Letter of attorney for Henry Wyke and Thomas Cotyngham. 20 Novem- 
ber, 22 Henry VII. Seals. 

B. 909. Indenture between William Dic\ve, of Chertsey, and John 
Bryde, of London, for the letting to the latter of lands and tenements in the 
parish of Chertescy. 2 March, 23 Henry VII. 

B. 910. Indenture between John Popham, knight, and Thomas 
Wedon, John Underwoode, of Chcsham in the co. Buckingham, and others 
relative to a yearly rent payable to him out of the manor of Chesham 
Boys; and also to a demise lo him of the manor of Kollcston in the co. 
Leicester. 4 January, 11 Henry VI. Seals. 

B. 911. Release by Henry Poueshurst, son of Henry Poueshurst, of 
the parish of Ledderode (Leatherhead), to Laurence do Wych, of the parish 
of Chayham (Cheam), and Beatrix his wife, of his' right in a field called 
' Pinchovesfeld ' and to a grove, way, water and other easements. Nativity 
of the Blessed Mary, 18 Edward III. Seal. 

B. 912. Grant by Mahaut, late the wife of John de Goldingham, to 
Andrew Saddake, parson of Sodebroke, of the manor of Chikewelle. Friday 
after St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 10 Edward II. Seal broken. 

B. 913. Release by Richard son of John de Insula of Netherbrunham, 
to John son of Thomas de Brunham, and to John and Thomas sons of 
William de Brunharn, of his right in land in the field of Nether Brunham. 
Conversion of St. Paul, 1331. 

B. 914. Grant by Robert, son of Ralph Takel of Haxay, to Ralph son 
of Thomas de Brunham, of land called ' le Redesflatte' [in Brunham or 
Haxay]. Witnesses: Thomas de Brunham, Robsrt Laundeles, Thomas 
Brune, and others (named). 

B. 915. Letter of attorney by William Trycket, of Bernestone (Baru- 
ston), forJohn de Gernet to deliver to Henry Gernet seisin of a messuage, 
land and woodland, in the vill of Bernestone, to hold the same in fee, 
Monday after St. Gregory, 28 Edward 1. 

B. 916. Grant by Adam the Smith (faber) of Chigewelle, to Robert 
Milcys, clerk, of land 'in the AVestmad in the vill of Chigewelle. Thursday 
in seven days of Whitsuntide, 17 Edward II. Seal. 

B. 917. Grant by Gilet Pecche, lord of Chigewelle, to Robert Mylis, 
clerk, of land with a building thereon in Chigewelle. Day of St. Thomas 
the Martyr, 17 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

B. 918. Demise by Robert Sandeforde, Robert Evyngham, clerk, and 
Richard Quadryng, to John de S. Nicholas, of the parish of Asshe next Sand- 
wich, of lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the parishes of Chystelet (Chislet) 
and Lymne (Lympne) ju::ta Billerica, which they held of the feoffment of 
William Brokman, of Asshctysforde, Richard Mayell, clerk, and John 
Congherst, ofHaukeherst. 20 July, 34 Henry VI. Seals. 

[Essex.] B. 919. Grant by William le Zhouge, of Chigewelle, to Robert de 

Ilaghnm, knight, of land in 'lo Stanmede ' in the vill of Chigewelle, which 
his father Robert le Zhouge had of the feoffment of Walter atte Clay of 
that place. Monday before SS. Simon and Jude, 17 Edward II. Seal. 



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B. 920. Grant in frank alinoin by Heury Frankeltiiu, oi' Chelvercscote, 
to the prior and canons of Orbury, of land in Rowedeyhorneg', in the territory 
of Chelvcrescote. Witnesses : William de Seys, Geoffrey llussel, Robert 
de Bollesovere, and others (named). 

B. 921. Grant by Robert atta Lofte son oi' John atte Lofte of Chige- 
welle, to Robert de Hagham, knight, of a messuage and lands in the vill of 
Chigcwelle. Monday after St. Andrew the Apostle, 14 Edward II. Seal. 

B. 922. Release by Agnes, late the wife of John del Hulle of Sheldon, 
to William her son, of her right in lands, &c., in the vills of Chikwellc and 
Berkyngge. Monday after Trinity Sunday, 18 Edward III. Fragment of 
seal. 

B. 923. Grant by Robert Betriche, of Asteleye, to Robert de Gaynes- 
borowe, dean of Si. Mary's Asteleye, Edmund Wolfe, of Frollesworth, 
William Morton, and John Bernard, chaplains, and others, of lands and 
tenements with their appurtenances in the vill and fields of Chelverescole, 
held by him of the feoffment of William Smith of Cheverscote. and of Agnes 
Bischop, of Brokhirst. Wednesday, the feast of SS. Marcellinus and 
Peter. 18 Richard II. Seal. 

B. 924. Demise by Edward Bristowe, esquire, and William Horsley, to 
Thomas Wolfe and John Hoton, both of Coventry, Robert Lambe and 
Thomas Sampson, of lands, tenements, rents,