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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



ANCIENT DEEDS 



IN THE 



PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. 



PREPARED CNDEtt THE SUPEKINTENDENCE OF 



THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE RECORDS. 



VOL. II. 



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CONTENTS. 



Page 

PREPACK - v 

CORRIGE-NDA IN VOL. I. - vii 

CORRIGJENDA IN VOL. II. ix 

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF ANCIENT DEEDS: 

Series A. 1 

Series B. 232 

Series C. 449 

INDEX OF PLACES - - 575 

INDEX OF PERSONS - - C33 

INDEX OF SUBJECTS ...... 73^ 



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PREFACE. 



THE present volume is the second instalment of a Cata- 
logue of all the Ancient Deeds preserved in the Public 
Record Office. It deals with- 

Nos. 18203836 of the A. series, consisting of deeds 

of the Treasury of the Receipt of the Exchequer, 

formerly preserved in the Chapter House at 

Westminster. 

Nos. 17993870 of the B. series, consisting of deeds 

formerly preserved in the Court of Augmentations. 
Nos. 17812915 of the C. series, consisting of deeds 
of the Court of Chancery, formerly preserved in 
the Tower of London and the Rolls Chapel. 
The Catalogue of deeds of the A. series has been 
prepared, according to the system adopted in the previous 
volume, by Mr. B. Salisbury, B.A., a Clerk in the Public 
Record Office; that of the B. series by Mr. G. F. Hand- 
cock, also a Clerk in the Public Record Office, and 
Mr. Salisbury ; that of the C. series by Mr. C. H. Woodruff, 
B.C.L., with assistance from Mr. Salisbury. The proof- 
sheets have been compared with the original documents 
by Mr. J. M. Thompson, an Assistant Record Keeper, 
and I have also revised most of them. 

The three Indexes have been compiled by Mr. Woodruff. 

H. C. MAXWELL LYTE. 

Public Record Office, 
31st October, 1894. 



CORRIGENDA IN VOL. 1. 



A. 238. For 1525 read 1225. 

A. 242. For \ ] read [Somers]. 

A. 244. For " cocharii " read " cotharii." 

A. 245. For Frayino reaii Fraxino. 

A. 247. For Nicholas read Nicholas. 

A. 317- For ferinisione readfermisione. 

A. 349. For Fithlake read Fichlake. 

A. 387. For Zistele read Yiftele. 

For Weston, Turnvill, read Weston Turuuill. 

A. 478. For Chesewit read Chcsewic. 

A. 489. For [Essex] read [Sussex]. 

A. 501. For [ ] read [Herts]. 

A. 516. For Clapton read Clopton. 

A. 540. For [ ] read [Leic.]. 

A. 720. For [Essex] read [Kent]. 

A. 775. For West Hurrok read Westhurrok. 

A. 798. For Muntriron read Muntirron. 

A. 812. For Wolnet read Wolvet. 

A. 814. For Wolniet read Wolviet. 

A. 816. For Aece read Aete. 

A. 828. For Gybec.rake read Gybetrake. 

A. 833. For Elgore read Algore. 

A. 841. For Wyxebrid<ze read Wyxebrnge. 

A. 907. For Knight (Miies) read Miles. 

A. 918. For Aubemarle read Albemarle. 

A. 938. For Mohant read Mohaut. 

A. 945. For [Glouc.] read [Suff.]. 

A. 962. For Wyhihull read Wydihull. 

A. 971. For Anice read Avice. 

A. 993. For Lanediman's read Lavedimaa's. 

A. 1037. For [Herts] read Essex. 

A. 1065. For Aece read Aete. 

A. 1068. For bell ringer read bell-founder. 

A. 1305. For Trevarderch read Trevarderth. 

A. 1410. For [ ] read [N'hamp.J. 

,, For Bernghby read Berughby. 

A. 1443. For [Line.] read [Berks]. 

A. 1446. For Manteby read Mauteby. 

A. 1450. For [Line.] read [Berks]. 

A. 1776. For King Street read the king's highway. 

B. J9. For f ] read [Wore.]. 

B. 78. For Estudemoie read Escudemore. 

B. 81. For de Bello Valle read (de Bella Voile). 

B. 90. For [ ] read [Warw.]. 

B. 210. For Gerond read Geroud. 

B. 212. 

B. 223. For [Norf.] read [Warw.]. 

B. 224. 

B. 283. 

B. 284. 

B. 368, For Bet ton read Belton. 

B. 434. For the " Wytherstainer " read Wyther, dyer. 

B. 481. For Gleyne read Gleyve. 

B. 629. For Erins read Ernis. 

B. 632. Fur f Warw.] read [Wore.]. 

B. 671. For [Berks] read [Somers.]. 

For Brugwaltini (Bright Walton) read Brugvalteri (Bridgewater). 

B. 685. For [Berks] read [Somers.]. 

For Brugwaltim (Bright Walton) read Drugwalteri (Bridgewater). 

B. 754. For Garbon read Carton. 

B. 800. For Oristeshale read Cristeshale. 

B. 1359. For [ ] read [Wilts]. 

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B. 1374. For [Norf.] read [Warw.]. 

B. 1588. For [ ] read [Leic.]. 

B. 1767. For Edward Segbrouk' Webbe, read Edward Scgbrouk, we-bbe. 

B. 1784. For Geroudone read Gerondone. 

B. 1793. For [ ] read [Warw.]. 

C. 17 . For Beneshen read Beueshen. 
For Tonker read Touker. 

C. 142. For [York] read [Wilts]. 

C. 158. [Glouc.]. 

C. 166. Fir [Derby] read [York]. 

For Dove read Done. 

C. 257. For Gardyne read Gardyner. 

C. 261. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 386. For Dalyson rend Dalyron. 

C. 521. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 533. For Ubeton, Knouke read Ubeton Enoukc. 

O. 581. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 644. For Ap Jenan read Ap Jevan. 

C. 656. Fur Hanvile read Hauvile. 

C. 657. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 753. For circumcisiom read circumcision. 

C. 781. For Hoclyne read Hoclyve. 

C. 783. For Dronffeld read Dronsfeld. 

C. 869, For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 888. 

C. 893. For Drousfeld read Dronsfeld. 

C. 1055. For [Oxford] read [Dorset]. 

C. 1159. For [York] read [Kent?]. 

C. 1185. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 1202. For [Essex] lead [Middx.]. 

C. 1342. Far [Norf.] read [Sussex]. 

C. 1373. 

C. 1374. 

C. 1486. For [York] read [Glouc.]. 

C. 1745. For Hodebo' read Hodebo[vyle]. 

C. 1715. For [York] read [Wilts]. 

Index. Add Drypool, Driphull, A 420. 
Strelley, B 416. 

After Luyton read See Luton. 



CORRIGENDA IN 7 VOL. II. 



A. 1827. For [Richard 1.] read [Stephen]. 

A. 1924. For [Middlesex] read [Suffolk]. 

A. 201 1. For Heng' read Beren^er. 

A. 2280. For William read William. 

A. 2330. For Mazelmer read Mazeliner. 

A. 2349. For [Middx.] read [Herts]. 

A. 2409. For Fardon read Farndon. 

A. 2595. For [Middx.] read [N'u-f.] 

A. 2871. For an Augustine monk re.id Aug'istinc the monk. 

A 2978. For Herne rend Herre. 

A. 3032. For Bonseriont read Bonserjont. 

A. 3066. For Baudeswell read Baudeswell. 

A. 3161. For Dnunay read Aunay. 

A. 319!. For [Oxford] read [Bucks]. 

A. 3228. For [Hants] read [Wilts]. 

A. 3270. For [Suff.] read [Wilts]. 

A. 3367. For Ostone read Oftone. 

A. 3370. Dele [Suff.]. 

A. 3464. For Leuveis read Leaveis. 

A. 3466. For [Suff?] read [Essex]. 

A. 3554. For nmed read named. 

A. 3594. Dele [Suff.]. 

A. 3699. For Fcversam read Teversam. 

A. 3718. For [Suff.] read [Hants]. 

A. 3738. Fur Manger read Manger. 

A. 3760. For Sprontone read Sproutone. 

A. 3799. Foe Hankedonu read Haiikedone. 

A. 3802. For fSuff.] read [Wilts]. 

A. 3824. For [Suff.] read [Essex]. 
1!. 1900. Fnr f Warw.] read [Essex], 

B. 1910. " 

B. 1975. For Hicthen read Hicchen. 

B. 1 982. For de Balauucer read le Bahumcer. 

B. 2132. For Chelchehuche read (Jhclchehutho. 

B. 2263. For Ednesoner read Ednesouer. 

B. 2314. For Levey n read Loveyn. 

B. 2383. For Foot of fine read Indenture of fine. 

B. 2491. For [Warw.] read [Staff.]. 
B. 2492. 

For Penlesdon read Peulesdou. 

B. 2517. Dele [Warw.] 

B. 2543. For [Oxford] read ("Hants]. 

B. 2619. For Rothenxth read Itotherach. 

For Seynion read Seynjon. 

B. 2045. For Mapendre read Mapeudre. 

B. 2062. For Leuedisone read Levedisone. 

B. 2786. For Haukeford read Haukcfonl. 

B. 2867. For liottinjjha rend lioccingha. 

B. 2887. For [York?] read [Derby, Notts.]. 

B. 2908. For Asith read Osith. 

B. 3062. For Jornartb read Jornnrth. 

B. 3495. For ' ken ' read ken.' 

B. 3607. For [Bucks ?] read [Gluuc J. 

B. 3852. For [Wilts] read [Devon], 
For Wantort rend Wautort. 

C. 1785. For Bermund read Beumund. 
C. 1*90. For [Herts] read [Wilts]. 

C. 2048. For Woderone read Woderoue. 

C. 2398. For Hopehondelers read Hopeboudelers. 

C. 2450. For Halfkuict read Halfkniet. 

O. 2542. Fr Northenell read Northevell. 

C. 2769. For Alech read Aleth. 

C. 2892. For Tregenran read Trefreuran. 



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OF 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 



Series A. 

(EXCHEQUER : TREASURY OP THE RECEIPT.) 



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[Middx.] A. 1820. Grant by Geoffrey son of Richard Blund, of Edelmeton, 
to Nicholas, son of Ralph Talp, for 6^ marcs, of an acre of land with the 
buildings thereon, &c., in Bretnbelley, between lands of the prioress of 
Stratford and of the prior of Holy Trinity, London, extending westward 
to the street called ' Brembeleye strate ' ; paying therefor to the prior of 
Holy Trinity 2*. yearly and doing suit twice a year at the prior's court of 
Brembelley, and paying Geoffrey a rose yearly. St. John the Baptist's Day, 
10 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1821. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Edward Scot, for 3 marcs, of three acres of land at 
Brambeley, in the field called ' Northcroft,' paying therefor I8d. yearly. 
Witnesses : William de Piro, John de Lesnes, Turgis, Stan hard, and 
others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed : " Modo Stephanus Con ' anno Domini 
pro xviijrf." 

[Middx.] A. 1822. Release by Albric son of Baldewin to John Young (Juveni), 

for 3 marcs, of two acres of land he had, and which Benedict his elder 
brother held of the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, at Bradeley, 
in Northcroft, in the west part by the ditch. Witnesses : Thomas de 
Stebehe, Roger de Angres, and others (named). Seal. 
Endorsed : " Brembellee." 

[Middx.] A. 1823. Grant by R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, for 5 marcs, to Michael son of John of 4 acres at 
Brembeley in Northcroft, paying therefor 4s. yearly. Witnesses . William 
de Pyro, Richard May, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middr.] A. 1824. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John de Cotes, citizen and glover of London, of the 
messuage that Warin the clerk formerly held at Bremlegh, in Stratford 
parish, with two acres of land and the croft called ' Wroggescroft,' paying 
therefor 23s. yearly. Other covenants specified as to repairs, securing the 
croft against the water, Ac. Witnesses : William le Long, Alan le Ferron, 
and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed : " Johannes de Cotes filius fratris Johannis de Cotes sursum 
reddidit et quietum clamavit istud tenementuin in iesto Concepcionis beate 
Marie, auno Regis Edwardi filii Regis Edwardi tercio, in curia de Bremb' 
per cartam suam." 
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A. 1825. Grant by Giles Porter, of Brambeley, to John Brok, of the 
same, and Robert do Weryngton, of Stebbenheth parish, of -1 acres of land 
in Bnunbelcy parish which he formerly acquired of Henry atte Rothe, 
extending northwards along the lane called ' le Grove Strete ' and land ot 
the prioress and convent of St. Leonard's, Stratford atte Bowe. May 20, 
49 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 1826. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Richard Smith, of Stratford, for 20*., of two acres of 
land in Northcroft, paying therefor 2s. yearly. Witnesses : John de 
Lesnes, Richard de Melcleghe, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Brembellee." 

A. 1827. Grant by Ralph Tricket, the King's Chamberlain, in frank 
ahnoin, with consent o'f Hugh his son, to Christchurch, London, of the 
land of Hografe which was Baldwin's, and a morsel of land by their barn 
in Brameley. Witnesses : William son of Hugh, and others (named). 
[Richard I.] 

A. 1828. Grant by Yda Triket, daughter of Hugh Triket, 1o the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of a rent of 21bs. 
of wax which Ralph son of Yvo de London was wont to pay yearly at the 
Purification for the lauds which Wulfwin de Rocholt, Aluric son of Salova 
and Tyeb ' son of Yvo held of her in Brambeley ; which 21bs. of wax 
Robert Burel paid after the said Ralph. Witnesses : 'Ralph the Clerk of 
Stebenhethe, William Cole and others (named). Portion of seal. 

A. 1829. Grant by R[ichard], the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Benedict son of Baldewyn, for 2 marcs, of 2 acres in 
Brembeley in Northcroft, in the west part by the ditch ; paying therefor 
2s. yearly. Witnesses : William de Piro, Hamo de Cruce, and others 
(named). 

A. 1830. Release by John son of John Atte Hulle, to E[ustace], the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the messuage with 
buildings thereon which he had of the fee of the said canons, between the 
road and the Lea, with the land, wall, &c., between Ralph Daniel's land on 
the west and the Lea on the east, in Brembellee ; and grant by the same 
to the same of his land called ' Salevecroft,' and \2d. rent that Fnlk his 
brother pays him yearly for land with buildings at the north end of the said 
croft ; paying therefor yearly a rose to himself, and 2s. to Ralph Daniel. 
Witnesses: John dc Stebenhethe, Ralph Huscarl, and others (named). 
Seal. 

Endorsed : " Carta J. fiT J. Wrog de Salevecroft et xij denariis annuorum, 
" et quieta clamacio ejusdem de mesuag' Tuthayt in Brambele." 

A. 1831. Grant by Robert son of Robert de Pynkeni, to Geoffrey de 
Sandon of 16r/. yearly rent that William the Clerk, son of Alulf, and Edith, 
mother of the said William, paid him for the wood (wilda) in Brembeley 
they held of him, which is of the fee of Yda Triket and opposite Pykeshoc, 
the other side of the Lea. . Witnesses ; John de Lyesues, Elyas de 
Croyland, and others (named). 

A. 1832. Confirmation by Geoffrey de Mandeville, son of Earl Geoffrey, 
to UK- canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Edward de Schelgeford's land, 
which Earl Geoffrey his lather gave them, and the half hide of land in 
Brambele which William son of Wido gave them when he was made a 
canon, and which his said father granted them, in frank almoin ; and grant 
to them of the remaining portion of William son of Wido's land in Brambeley, 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 



which Robert de Ponte gave them when his sou was made a canon. He 
has caused this charter to be sealed with the seal of his steward, Henry 
sou of Gerold, until he is a knight and has a seal, when he will confirm it 
with his own seal. Witnesses : Kahesia the Countess, his mother, Warin 
son of Gerold, the King's chamberlain. Robert de Poute, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1155-1158.] Portion of equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A, 1833. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Geoffrey, son of Richard lilund, of Edelmeton, for 40*., of an 
acre of land with buildings in Brambele, stretching westwards to the way 
called ' Brambelestrat,' paying therefor 2s. yearly and doing suit twice a 
year at the prior's court. Witnesses : John Benneis, Adam Kebbel, and 
others (named). 

Endorsed : " Modo Nicholas Bisouth aniio r. 11. E. fiT B. E. sesundo." 
also " A.D. M cccxxxv' fuit tenens terre predicte et mesuagii Stephanus 
" filius Ricardi Talp, et quia nativus domini Prioris fuit, ideo precepit sibi 
" Senescallus domiui Prioris quod ostenderet quo modo tenuit terram 
" predictam : venit et ostendit alterant partem hujus indenture sub sigillo 
" communi. Tune senescallus seisivit terram et teuementum predictum in 
" manus domini et cartam retinuit apud dominum donee. . . ." 

[Middx.] A. 1834. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Peter son of Savughel, for 7 marcs, of land at Brambeley called 
' the garden,' and all their messuage at Brambeley on the road leading to 
Boiland, paying therefor 6.?. yearly, &c. Witnesses : William de Pontfret, 
William Kole, and others (named). Heal. 

Endorsed : " Modo llobertus le Fissere fil' Bartholomei piscator ', anno 
domini mcceviij." 

[Middx.] A . 1835. Grant by Eobert Burel, son of William de London, to the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 10s. rent, viz. 28rf. 
from land that William, son of Ailric son of Saluva, held of him in Brambeley 
of the fee of Yda Triket, and from the said canons and William de Ponte- 
fract 7*. 8rf. of the fee of the said Yda, whereof the canons paid half a marc 
yearly to Yda for their land in Brambeley, and William de Pontefract 12d. 
for land called ' Whynghyerd ' which William son of Edmund held in 
liratnbeley ; which 7*. 8</. rent were adjudged to Burel iu the King's 
Court at Westminster in exchange for 8s. rent from land which John de la 
Ilelle held of him in Brambeley, which he lost in the said Court against 
William son of Alulf by defect of warranty of the said Yda, who failed 
in warranty hereupon : paying to Yda 2 Ibs. of wax yearly on the vigil of 
the Purification. Witnesses : John Buccoint, Roger Huscarll, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1836. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Richard son of Eynulf de Stratford, of a messuage and three 
acres of land in Brambeley, to be held by the yearly rent of 30d. which they 
have of the gift of Roeisia, daughter of Robert de Brambeley. Witnesses : 
William Dim, Richard le May, and others (named). 

Endorsed: "Modo, scilicet anno domini mcceviij, Ricardus Poterel." 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1837. Grant and sale by Milcencia, relict of Adam de Mundene, 

' Batur,' late citizen of London, Richard Thrug, Laurence de Hadhain, and 
Robert de Hadham, executors of Adam's will (which was enrolled in the 
Husting of London, Tuesday after the Translation of St. Edward the King, 
12 Edward II.) to Adam called ' le Hussher,' of St. Albans, ironmonger, 
citizen of London, of all the tenements with shops, c., iu St. Stephen's 
parish, Colmaustrcet, which Adam de Mundene acquired of the said Thrugj 



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fituale as described; paying yearly 4/. to Holy Trinity, London, and 
2s. Sd. to St. Stephen's, as chief lords of the fee. Witnesses : John de 
Wangrnve, Mayor of London, and others (named). Thursday before the 
Annunciation, 12 FMward II. Three seals. 

[Middx.j A. 1838. Release by Milcencia, late the wife of Adam Muudene, ' batur,' 

to Adam called 'le Hussher,' of St. Albans, of all her right in the above premises 
in St. Stephen's parish, Colemanstreet [see A. 1837], by way of dower or 
otherwise, which her late husband by his will left to be sold. Witnesses as 
above. Saturday before the Annunciation, 12 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1839. Grant by Adam, called 'le Hussher,' of St. Albans, citizen 

and ironmonger of London, to Sir Gilbert de Wygeton, rector of the church 
of North Mymmes, of the tenements with shops, &c., in the parish of 
St. Stephen, Coleman Street, London, situate as described, which he had 
by grant and sale of the executors of the will of Adam de Mundene; 
paying the chief lords of the fee the yearly rents specified in A. 1837. 
Witnesses: Hamo de Chigewell, Mayor of London, and others (named). 
Tuesday before St. Nicholas the Bishop, 13 Edward II. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1840. Final concord between Thomas cardinal archbishop of York, 

Primate and Chancellor of England, William FitzWilliam, and Richard 
Rokeby, knights, Hugh Assheton, clerk, Master Robert Tonys, Thomas 
Henegn, William Elys, Richard Page, and William Shelley, plaintiffs, and 
Michael Nevoll, and Joan his wife, John Rufford, William Chesilland Alice 
his wife, deforciants, concerning seven messuages and six gardens in the 
parishes of St. Clement Danes without the bars of New Temple, London, 
and St. Mary Strand, which the latter release to the plaintiffs, who pay 
them 401. for such release. Morrow of the Purification, 1 1 Henry VIII. 

[Middx.] A. 1841. Grant by Richard Martyn, of Dartford, Kent, and William 

Wybarn, gentlemen, to John Catesby, knight, one of the Justices of the 
Common Bench. William Stokker, knight, and John Warde, citizens and 
aldermen of London, Thomas Wyndesor and John Northwode, the elder, 
esquires, William Philipp, goldsmith, and John Berell, grocer, citizens of 
London, of a moiety of a messuage called ' le Lyon Key,' in St. Botolph's 
parish by Billingsgate, and the fourth part of a messuage called ' le Dyce- 
key ' in the parish of St. Dunstau in the East, in Tower ward, to the use 
of John Bamme ; which moiety and fourth part they lately recovered by 
the King's writ of right directed to the Mayor and sheriffs of London, against 
the said John Bamme and Elizabeth his wife : appointing Robert Preston 
their attorney to deliver possession of the premises. 10 April, 1 Edward V. 
Seal and fragment. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1842. Grant by Master Simon de Cornhulle, clerk, to Margaret, 
daughter of Joan de Tichesmers, of a half marc yearly rent issuing out of 
the tenement of John de Bissopesgate, marshall, in the parish of St. Edel- 
burg in Bishopsgate, situate as described ; paying therefor yearly a clove 
gillyflower to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, to whom the 
said rent is to revert on Margaret's death. Witnesses: Gregory de 
Rokesle, Mayor of London, William le Mazerer and Robert de Basinges, 
sheriffs, Philip l e Tailur, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[A.D. 1279-80.] 

[Middx.] A. 1843. Grant by John de Bisshopesgate, marshall, to Master 

Simon de Corrdiulle, clerk, for 3 marcs, of a yearly rent of half a marc 

ng out of his tenement in the parish of St. Ethelburga, Bishopsgate, 

* described: paying therefor :, clove of gillyflower yearly. 

Gregory de Roquesle, Mayor of London, John Adrian and 

Walter le Engleys, sheriff.,, and others (named). [A.D. 1278-79.] 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 



[Middx.] A. 1844. Grant by Guy le Hurer, citizen of London, and Alice his 
wife, to William de Briklesworth, woolmonger, citizen of London, that 
whereas their tenement with buildings thereon and garden adjoining, in 
the lane called ' Seuedeidane ' in the parish of All Hallows, Berkyngchirche, 
is charged with a yearly rent to him of 4s., and they have also granted 
him a piece of land from their said garden, of the size and situation 
specified ; they now grant that their said tenement with buildings and the 
remainder of the garden reserved to them shall in future be charged with 
the said rent. Sunday after St. Faith the Virgin, 13 Edward IIT. Two 
seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday next before the Annunciation, 13 Edward III. 

[Middx.] J f 1845. Sale and release by Alice, daughter of Reginald Tanner, to 
Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 11*., of 
\2d. quit rent they were wont to pay her for land with buildings that 
Ralph de Barsham. chaplain, formerly held in the parish of St. Botulf, 
Billingsgate. Witnesses : Richard Renger, Mayor of London, Roger Dun, 
Martin son of William, sheriffs, and others (named). [10-11 Henry III.] 
Seal. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1846. Grant by Alice, daughter of Reginald Tanner, to Ralph the 
Chaplain, son of Richard de Barsam, for 6 marcs and a gold ring, of ceitain 
land in the parish of St. Botulf, Billingsgate, of the size and situation 
specified ; paying therefor 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Sperling, 
William Sare, Richard de Ho, and others (named). [John.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 1847. Grant by William de Fynchyngfeld, citizen of London, and 
Felicia his wife, to Thomas de Langeford of their messuage in the parish 
of All Hallows, Berkyngecherche, extending westwards to the street called 
' Syuethelane.' Witnesses : John de Gysorcio, Mayor of London, and 
others (named). Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 6 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday next before St. Perpetua and St. Felicitas, 7 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1848. Grant by John de Beauchamp, of Holt, knight, to Richard II. 
of a messuage and two shops, with quay adjoining, in the parish of St. Benet 
atte Wodewharf, in Baynardscastle ward, roaching from Thames Street 
to the river Thames, which the King had by grant of Thomas de 
Newenham, parson of Newebury church, and Henry de Newenham, citizen 
of London ; and of a parcel of ground containing 104 feet by 4 ft. 2 in. 
adjoining the premises on the west, which the King had by grant of the 
prior and convent of St. Bartholomew, Smithfield : all which he had by 
grant of the King by letters patent. 21 March, 11 Richard II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment en the dorse of the Close Roll, 
March, 11 Richard II. ; and in the Exchequer Memoranda amongst the 
Records of Easter, 1 1 Richard II., on the part of the King's Remembrancer. 

[ ] A. 1849. Grant by Peter the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 

London, to Roger de Waltham of one of their three tiled houses in 
Blankesapelton, with the land belonging, containing 32 ells by 10, for 
5*. yearly. Witnesses: John son of Bruninge, Richard Gulaffre, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1850. Release by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity by Alegate, for 40/., to Sir Robert de Aspale, knight, heir of Sir 
Roger de Aspale, lately deceased, of all their right in the houses in 
St. Clement's Street, London, by Candehvyke strete, which Sir Roger 
bequeathed to them by his will. Saturday the morrow of St. Margaret, 
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[Middx.] A 1851. Release by P[eter], the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Helios de Cornliill, for 5 marcs, of the capital dwelling 
house that was Roger Palmer's in the parish of St. Peter's, Wood Street, m 
exchan-'e for 11s. rent in the pari.sli of St. Botulf without Bishopsgate, 
which Hellas has conveyed to them ; doing therefor the service to the 
lords of the soil that the land and shop granted to Walter and his brothers, 
sons of the said Roger, owe yearly. Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, then 
Mayor, Alan son of Peter, Thomas de Haverhill, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1852. Release by Thomas Balard, esquire, and John Lynche 
to Hugh Wyche, citizen and mercer of London, and Edmund Chertesey, 
esquire, of all their right in lands, rents, &c., in the parishes of All Hallows 
Bread Street, St. Peter's Westchepe, St. Laurence's in the Old Jewry, 
All Saints in the Ropery, St. James' at Garlikhithe and St. Michael's at 
Queenhithe, and in a quit rent of 71. yearly issuing from a tenement in 
St. Vedast's parish, Westchepe, except u yearly rent of 28s. Id. due to 
Lynche yearly from a brewery called ' le Key ' in the parish of All Hallows 
in the Ropery : which lands, &c., they lately held conjointly with the said 
Hugh and Edmund. 31 December, 33 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1853. Grant by the abbot and convent of Lesnes to Adam 

and Juliana his wife, for 50 years, of lands, tenements and a yearly rent 
within Crepulgate, London. Chapter house at Lesnes, Monday . . . . , 
2 fragment of document. 

[Middx.] A. 1854. Release by Peter the Clerk, son of Benedict Kokelin, of 
London, to Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 
all actions relating to 3s. yearly rent in the parish of St. Botulf without 
Bishopsgate, which he said his father had bequeathed to him, and concerning 
which he had summoned the prior and convent before the abbot of St. John's, 
Colchester, and his fellow-judges. Witnesses : Osbert, dean of Arches, 
William the chaplain of St. Botulf, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1855. Counterpart of A. 1840. 

[Middx.] A. 1856. Mandate to the Mayor and sheriffs of London setting forth 
that whereas Stephen de Abyndon, late citizen of London, by his will 
bequeathed 41. 13s. 4d. annual rent in the parish of All Hallows, Bread 
Street, to Thomas, son of John Torell, and Margery his wife, to hold after 
the death of Isabel, wife of Benedict de Ditton, for his life, with remainder 
to John, brother of Thomas f after the death of Isabel aforesaid, Thomas 
Ongrave, master of the hospital of St. James by Westminster, John atte 
Wode, and Margery his wife unjustly defrauded John, brother of Thomas, 
of the said rent to his great damage, contrary to the testator's will and the 
custom of the city. Wherefore they are directed to call the parties before 
them, and having inspected the will to do full justice to the said John. 
16 February, 1 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 1857. Grant by Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Stephen le Bat.ur, of Bassieshawe, of land with build- 
ings thereon in the parish of St. Michael Bassieshawe, stretching from 
King Street (a vico regio) to the curtilage of ' la Gihalle,' of the size and 
situation specified ; paying therefor yearly 20*. 6d. Witnesses : Gregory 
de Rokesl.-, Mayor of London, Robert de Araz, Ralph Fevre, sheriffs, 
Ralph Blr.nd, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [5 Edward I.] 

Endorsed: " Vncatur quiahabuimus tenementum per Gavel' et Schartf." 



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[Middx.] A. 1858. Grant by John lo Gray, lord of Codcnorc, knight, to 

Thomas de Brandon, citizen and mercer of London, of his tenement with 
buildings, shops, &c., thereon vliich lie inherited on the death of Sir Richard 
]. (irny, knight, his father, in Seucthelane in the parish of All Hallows 
Berkynggcherehe hy the Tower, of the size and situation specified. Adam 
Fraunceys, Mayor of London, William de Wolde and John Lytle, sheriffa, 
Thomas Parle. alderman of the ward. 20 February, 28 Edward III. 

Underwritten : Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting of London, 
Monday after the Apostles Philip and James, 28 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A . 1859. Assize held at the Guildhall, London, to determine whether 

Robert, the prior of Holy Trinity within Aldgate, had been unjustly 
disseised of his tenement in the parish of St. Margaret in Bridge Street, 
London, by Robert Ramsey and William Derhant, and of 13*. 4ri. annual 
quit rent issuing therefrom, which Ramsey and Derhant had refused to pay. 
The jury find the said prior had been unlawfully disseised ns above, and 
award him 20*. arrears of rent and 10*. damages against Ramsey and 
Derhant. Saturday before St. Valentine the Martyr, 8 Henry IV. 

[Middi.] A. 1860. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to John Dode, citizen of London, for 10 marcs, of land 
with buildings thereon in the parish of St. Michael, Bassyeshawe, 
stretching from King Street to the curtilage of the Guildhall; paying 
therefor yearly to the prior and convent a marc of silver, and 20*. in their 
stead to Joan, daughter and heiress of the late William de Hodestok. 
Witnesses : Sir John le Blound, Mayor of London, and others (named). 
Wednesday the vigil of St. Thomas the Apostle, A.D. 1301. Seal. 
Endorsed: "Istut tenementum recuperavimus versus Georgium de Acra 
" per Gavelettum in Husting' Lend', die Lime proxima ante Festum Sci. 
" Jacobi Apli., Anno r. r. E. filii Regis H. xxvj. Deinde adjudicatum fuit 
" Schartfort die Lune pvoxima post Festum Sci. Martini Episcopi, anno 
" r. r. E. filii Regis H. xxvij ." 

Also : " Carta Cirograffata contra Johannem Dode de tenemento quod 
quondam Stephanus le Batur emit in Bassieshawe." 

[Middx.] A. 1861. Certificate by Hugh Wyche, citizen and mercer of London, 

Edmund Chertesey, esquire, and John Bamme, son and heir of Richard 
Bamme, esquire, deceased, that whereas Hugh and Edmund, by indenture 
dated 20 March, 33 Henry VI., demised to Walter Moyle, a Justice 
in the Common Bench, Stephen Forster, citizen and alderman of 
London, and 16 others (named), all their lands, Ac., in the parishes of All 
Hallows Bread Street, St. Peter's Westcheap, All Hallows in the Ropery, 
St. Laurence's in the Old Jewry, St. James' at Garlykhithe, and St, Michael 
at Queenhithe (which they lately had jointly with Thomas Balard, esquire, 
and John Lynche), for the lives of Arthur Orinesby, esquire, and Idonia 
his wife ; and afterwards, by indenture dated 26 June, 33 Henry VI., 
demised to John Carler, citizen and goldsmith of London, their messuage 
in the parish of St. Mary Fanchirclie in Langborn ward, formerly Richard 
Bamme's, deceased, for term of his life, with remainder to the said Moyle 
and the rest, for the term abovesaid : they have now ratified the 
estate of the said IS persons in the premises after the death of John 
Carler during the life of Arthur and Idonia aforesaid, and also granted 
them the remainder of the said messuage for the same term. 7 November, 
34 Henry VI. Three seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1862. Grant by Roger le Duk to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, for 2 marcs, of 3*. quitrent, issuing out of land in the parish of 
St. Botulf without Bishopsgate. Witnesses: William Burel. Gervase 
Baronn, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Middx ] A. 1863. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard, son of William de Hadestok, chaplain, of land with 
buildings thereon in the parish of St. Mary del Axe, of the size and 
situation specified, paying 2*. 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Adam de Basinges, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). June, A.D. 1252. 

Middx. A. 1864. Grant by Hugh Marbull, alias Hugh Goldesmyth, to 

Hereford. Eichard Warnecombe, Thomas Gibbes, John Sebronde, and Philip Perrott 

of all his lands, &c., in the parishes of St. Margaret and Eye in 

Westminster, and his tenement with garden and stable adjoining in the 

city of Hereford. 21 June, 20 Henry VIII. Seal. Injured. 

Annexed: Declaration by Marbull that the intent of the above deed is 
that the said feoffees shall be enfeoffed of one moiety of the premises in 
Westminster to the use of himself, Anne his wife, and their issue, or in 
default of such, to the right heirs of Hugh ; and of the other moiety as 
well as of the tenement in Hereford, to the use of himself and his right 
heirs. English. 

[Middx.] A. 1865. Demise by Adam de Braughingg, clerk, to Sir Ralph, the 
piior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for fifteen pounds of good 
sterling crowns, of the two tenements he lately acquired of Geoffrey de 
Hakeney, and Agnes his wife, in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Alegate, and the annual quitrent of 6s. 8d. which he had by gift of Thomas 
le Kyng, butcher, and Alice his wife, daughter of Walter de Holherst, 
issuing out of a tenement in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Neugate ; 
for 20 years from Michaelmas, 1 Edward II. Witnesses : John le Wyte, 
Mayor of London, Nicholas Picot and Nigel Druri, sheriffs, and others 
(named). 1 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1866. Grant by Stephen Chese, of Charyng, son and heir of 
Thomas Chese, deceased, to John West, keeper of the King's private 
palace at Westminster, of a parcel of meadow in Westminster, situate as 
described, which the said Thomas Chese and Egidia his wife had by gift 
of William Clerk and Edith his wife. 10 February, 1 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 1867. Grant by Ralph Marshal and Matilda his wife to Stephen 

de Wendene, clerk, for 24s., of land with the house thereon in 
St. Botulph's parish, without the gate of Alegate, of the extent and 
situation specified, paying therefor 2d. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Ralph 
Hardel, Mayor of London, William Eswy, Richard de Ewelle, sheriffs, 
Thomas de Wymburne, alderman, and Others (named). [41 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1868. Grant by brother E[ustace], the prior, and the canons of 

Holy Trinity, London, to Walter, son of Robert le Flemeng, of Bixle, of 
the messuage that Stephen Quernebetere held of them in the parish of 
St. Botulf without Alegute, of the extent and situation specified; paying 
therefor 14r/. yearly. Witnesses : Sir John Adrian, Mayor of London, 
Henry Wallensis and Gregory de Rokesle, sheriffs, Thomas de Wymburne, 
warden of the soke, and others (named). [55 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1869. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Hugh de Grisnelle, mason, of land with two houses built thereon 
within Alegate in London, situate as described, paying therefor yearly 
6*. 4d. Witnesses : Adam de Basing'. Mayor of London, Nicholas Bat, 
Laurence de Frowik, sheriffs, and others (named). [36 Henry III.] 

Endorsed: Now a moiety is in our hands, and the other moiety Philip 
dn Sahsbery, goldsmith, holds. Now, the heirs of Agnes de Gosehatn 
hold a moiety. 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 



[Midilx.] A. 1870. Demise by Adam de Strattou, clerk, to William de Winton, 

baker, of a bakehouse with an upper storey (solio) belonging, and two 
shops under another upper storey within Aldiidesgate in the parish of 
St. Agnes, in the south part of the land leading into St. Agnes' churchyard, 
for 12 years from Michaelmas, 53 Henry III. ; paying therefor yearly 34*. 
If William construct any easements within the messuage, he may remove 
them at the end of the term unless Adam purchase them of him. 
Witnesses : John de la Blakethorn, Reginald Aurimalliator, Robert le 
Bret, and others (named). 53 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 1871. Grant by James de Haverhull to Seyher, son of Henry son 
of Keiner, for 40s. , of the yearly rent of 5*. that descended to him from the 
free marriage of Alice his mother, issuing nut of land in Abbecherch parish 
that was John de Cheseburg's, adjoining the said church ; paying yearly 
^ Ib. of cummin or \d., within the Octaves of Easter. [Deed ends " Hiis 
testibus," witnesses' names being omitted.~\ 

[Middx.] A. 1872. Grant by Thomas Marchant, chaplain, and John Ridel to 
Adam de Sancto Ivone, citizen of London, and Joan his wife, of a messuage 
with curtilage and garden at East Smithfidd by the Tower of London, in 
the parish of St. Botolph without Algate, and in Portsoken ward, adjoining 
the messuage of the abbot of St. Mi<ry de Graciis by the Tower and the 
lane called ' Toddyneslane ' on the east. East Smithfield, 4 June, 
13 Richard II. Two seals, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 1873. Grant by Adam de Sancto Ivone, citizen of London, and 
Joan hie wife, to William Vaggescombe, citizen and grocer of London, and 
Margaret his wife, of the messuage with curtilage and garden at East 
Smithfield by the Tower of London in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Algate, and in Portsoken ward, which they lately had by grant of Thomas 
Marchant and John Ridel. East Smithfield, 1G June, 13 Richard II. 
Portion of seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting of London, 
Monday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 14 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 1874. Grant by Salveya, daughter of Henry son of Reiner, to 
William Mulvel of land with buildings in the parish of St. Mary Abbe- 
cherche in Cande[wille]strate, situate as described ; paying therefor 40*. 
yearly except two marcs which the said William must pay yearly to the 
brethren of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, the chief lords of the fee. Other 
covenants specified. Witnesses : James, then alderman, Master Helyas de 
Supherke, Robert de Winton, and others (named). [Henry III.] Portion 
of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1875. Release by Philip Balun, of London, to Edward King of 
England of the 40*. yearly rent he and his ancestors were wont to receive 
from a certain tenement at 'la Brokenewharf ' in London that formerly 
belonged to Roger le Bygot, late Earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England, 
deceased. Witnesses : Sirs William Ingge, John de Foxle, William de 
Ormesby, John de Mitford, knights, and others (named). London, 5 My, 
2 Edward [I]. Seal. 

Endorsed : " Istud scriptum irrotulatur in rubeo libro de Scaccario." 

[Middx.] A. 1876. Confirmation by Joan (Johanna), late the wife of Henry son 
of Reyner, to William Mulvel of the grant that Salveya her daughter made 
to him of land with buildings in Candewillestrate, in the parish of St. Mary 
Abbecherche. Witnesses : James the Alderman, Master Helyas de 
Sutpherke, Gerard Bat, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1877. Grant by William Chamberlain, son of Jordan Chamber- 
lain, to Holy Trinitv, London, of one marc yearly rent that John Travel's 
ought to pay him for kind he holds of him in the parish of Aldeniariecliirche, 
situate as described. For greater security he has delivered to the canons 
the muniments he has relating to the said land. Witnesses : Henry do 
Castell', Walter de Dacia, and others (named). Portion of seal. 
Endorsed: " Cart a W. Camerarii de Mercata redditus," &c. 

[Middx.] A. 1878. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the canons of Christchurch, 

London, to Oger, son of Oger de Cabulian, of that portion of the land 
which Leuikla, wife of Godfrey, held that is next to Oger's house, for 8s. 
yearly, to be held as Oger his father held it. The land is without the 
gate of Alegate and is 7 perches wide by 27 long, a perch containing 
17^ feet. Luilda has rendered this land to the canons in their chapter 
house, and Oger father of Oger gave her 20*. for her right, and the canons 
a sextary of wine, London measure. Oger son of Oger also holds of the 
canons other land without Alegate at a yearly rent of 12d., and land at 
Liesnes for 2^ marcs ; and has given them ' de gersuma ' 20*-. and a sextary 
of wine. Witnesses : William and Richard de Sancto Phileberto, William 
de Rochela, John de Anesti, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1879. Grant by Rolaml Schenc, son of Martin Sench, deceased, to 
John de Hingeston, citizen and goldsmith of London, of the tenements with 
garden he had by legacy from Martin his father in Ahlresgate-Strete in the 
parish of St. Botolph without Aldresgate, London, situate as described. 
Simon de Swanland, then Mayor of London, Henry Gisors, Richard le 
Later, sheriffs, Henry de Sechcford, alderman of the ward. Tuesday after 
the Annunciation, 4 Edward III. Seal, 

[Middx.] A. 1880. Grant by Norman, the prior of Christchurch, London, to 
Liuilda, daughter of Walter Smith (Fabri), of the houses and land he held 
of the said church without the gate of Allegate, for her life, paying therefor 
9s. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph de Cornhelle, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1881. Release by Alice daughter of Ralph de London, to Richard, 
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 10s., of 18d. quit- 
rent which Roger Caucer, and afterwards Marsilia his wife, was wont to 
pay her for land and buildings in the parish of St. Mary of Ahlerrnanbury. 
Witnesses : Richard Renger, Mayor of London, Roger Duk, sheriff of 
London, Andrew Bukorel, alderman, and others (named). [1Q-11 
Henry III.] 

Endorsed : " Carta de xviijof. de terra Caucer, inde prius habuimus ijs. de 
Ric' Flit." 

[Middx.] A. 1882. Grant by Atheliza Holebagg to Gilbert de Reding, lime- 
burner (calcario), of land in the parish of St. Mary Aldermanbury, 
paying therefor yearly 2s. to the lords of the fee (seigniiragiis feodi), viz. 
Alvred Mercer and his heirs. For this grant Gilbert has given her a gold 
buckle (firmacuhun). Witnesses: Henry son of Ailwin, Roger son of 
Alan, Robert Bisant, Jukell, then sheriffs, and others (named). [7 Richard I.] 
Endorsed: " Carta de duobus solidis redditus de domo et terra Rogeri 
" Caucer in Aldermanbury, quos Ricardus Flit et Alicia filia Alvredi 
" Mercerii concesserunt priori et conventui ut patet per cart' xsij de 
" pluribus parochiis." 

[Middx.] A. 1883. Reed of sale by Robert son of Robert do Pinkeny, to the 
prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the rent of 3s. he had in the 
garden that Hamo Sprakeling held of him in the parish of All Hallows 
Coleinanechurch, for 20s. If he cannot warrant to them the premises 
he will return them the 20s. Witnesses: Alan son of Peter, Roger 
Husearl, Geoffrey Waterlaclere, and others (named). 



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[Middx.] A. 1884. Release by Richard SOUILT, sou- of Ralph Somer, to the 

prior and convent of Holy Trinity of a certain garden that, Hamo Sprakeliug 
or Albin Ruft'us fornieily Iield of the said convent in the parish of All 
Hallows Colemannecliurch, London. Witnesses : Henry le Waleis, Mayor 
of London, William le Mazerer and Richard de Chikeweli, sheriffs, John 
de Norhamton, alderman of the ward, and others (named). Monday next 
after the Octave of Holy Trinity, 10 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1885. Release by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Richard Lacer, citizen and goldsmith of London, of 34*. 
yearly rent issuing from Richard's tenement in the parish of St. Mary 
Aldermanbury ; saving to them the 4s. by service of which the tenement is 
held of them. Thursday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 29 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1886. Confirmation by William, the prior, and the convent of 
Holy Trinity the Great within Algate, London, of the demise by Sir Martin 
Elys, rector of St. Faith's, London, and John Blakeneye, citizen and fish- 
monger of London, to John Gele, clerk, citizen of London, his executors 
and assigns, of a tenement with three shops annexed in the parish of 
St. Botolph without Aldrichesgate for 40 years from Christmas next, 
paying therefor yearly 60*. to the said Martin and John ; undertaking 
to warrant the premises to Gele and his heirs during the said term if they 
perform the covenants specified in the indenture of demise. In the chapter 
house of the convent, 20 May, 5 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1887. Licence to the executors of the will of Robert, formerly 
hermit in the hermitage of Cripplegate, London, to assign y mortmain to 
William de Wynterburne, hermit in the said hermitage, a messuage and 4d. 
rent issuing from a messuage that was Cristiana's, late the wife of Simon de 
Hereford, in the parish of St. Nicholas Hakun in Abbechirche lane, and Id. 
rent issuing from a messuage that was John le Chaloner's in Fanchirche 
parish ; in accordance with the aforesaid will. Westminster, 6 February, 
20 Edward [I. See Patent Roll, 20 Edward I., m. 18.]. Great seal, 
broken. 

[Middx.] A. 1888. Final concord between Robert Triket, plaintiff, and Peter, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, tenants of land in 
Berkedene which Stephen, Robert's brother, held of the canons. Robert 
released the said land to the prior and canons, who for this release granted 
him for life a servant's corrody of a servant's loaf, a dish of pottage, a dish 
of meat or fish, and two gallons of beer daily, and 3*. yearly to clothe 
himself. The morrow of the Apostles Philip and James, 9 Richard I. 

[Middx.] A. 1889. Grant by Simon de Merworthe, bureller, citizen of London, 

to William de Briklesworthe, woolmerchant, citizen of London, of a 
portion of his garden in Suedenelane in the parish of All Hallows Berkyn- 
cherche, London, adjoining the garden the said William acquired of Guy 
le Hurer, and containing 6 ells by 17f. 8 October, 13 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1890. Confirmation by Peter son of Richard de Hispannia, for 
10 marcs of silver, of the grant by dementia his mother, in her widowhood, 
to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the yearly rent of 20*. 2d. that 
Richard his father assigned to her in dower, issuing from the stone house, 
cellar and messuage that Edmund Mercer formerly held in the parish of 
St. Benedict Schorhog, until the said Richard or his heirs should have 
paid to Clementia 50 marcs of silver or 5 marcs of gold wherewith he had 
formerly dowered her ; releasing all his right in the said rent to the canons, 
who shall pay him Id. yearly and 2d. on the death of his mother. 
Witnesses : William son of Benedict, alderman, Philip de Wiuton, Ralph 
Blund, goldsmith, and others (named). [Edward I.] 



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[Middx.] A. 1891. Surrender by John Child, carpenter, to the prior and 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all the tenements he had of their 
grant in the parish of St. Stephen, Coleiuan-street. Sunday after the 
Assumption, 3 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 1892. Release by Margery, late the wife of Henry the Cutler, to 
Richard the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land with 
buildings that Arnold Arcenarius her father gave her said late husband on 
their marriage in the parish of St. Clement by Eastcheap. For this release 
the prior and convent have given her 9 marcs in full husting before Peter 
son of Alan, then Mayor, and Simon son of Mary and Laurence de Froivik, 
sheriffs of London. 31 Henry III. 
Endorsed : Candelwyk strate. 

[Middx.] A. 1893. Sale and release by Pain Buscher to Joce Young (Juveni), 

for 20 marcs, of 20*. quit rent from land and three shops in Brygestrate in 
the parish of St. Margaret by London Bridge, of the fee of the hospital of 
St. Giles without London, situate as described ; 12s. yearly to be received 
from the shop that Alexander Ruffus, fishmonger, held of him, and 8s. from 
the other shops. If Alexander's shop cannot pay 12*. yearly, Joce shall be 
at liberty to distrain on the whole tenement, whoever may hold it, until 
he have received the whole 20*. Witnesses: Richard Reynger, alderman, 
then Mayor of London, Roger Duk, Martin sou of William, sheriffs, and 
others (named). [10-11 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1894. Confirmation by Roger de Stanham and Aelicia his wife of 

the grant by Peter Crisp to Peter, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of a rent of 32d. that Benedict Joie was formerly wont to 
pay them for land he held of them in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Alegate. Witnesses: John Bokeointe, John Walraun, Henry son of 
William, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Carta de xxxijt/. redditus juxta gardinum nostrum." 

[Middx.] A. 1895. Grant by Henry le Cresp to Benedict Joie of all his land 

between the lands of Constantine and Cristina Merchers, by the orchard 
of Holy Trinity, at a yearly rent of 32d. Witnesses : Ralph the Chaplain 
of St. Botolph's, Benedict Long, Edward son of Constantine, and others 
(named). Seal, injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1896. Confirmation by Alice, daughter of Henry Crisp, of the 

grant that Peter Crisp, her brother, has made to Peter, 1he prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 32d. rent issuing from land that 
Benedict Joie formerly held of her said father in the parish of St. Botolph 
without Alegate ; and release of the premises by the same to the said canons. 
Witnesses : John Walraun, Henry son of William, then sheriffs, John 
Bokeointe, and others (named). [John ?] Portion of seal. 

A 1897. Release by Walter Giffard, goldsmith, to Holy Trinity, 
London of the land in the parish of All Hallows Colemannechirch that 
Peter the Chaplain, his brother, left him for life ; paying therefor yearly 
to Gerard de Manegedan 2*., and towards the socage of William de Aubeni 
'2d. on the eve of Easter. Witnesses : Gilbert son of Fulk, alderman 
of the ward, Thomas and William Colnere, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1898. Release by Margery, daughter of William Osbern, of 

London, formerly shearer of cloth (tonsor pannorum), to William de 
Orliens, of Rydon, of a tenement with shop that her said father held in the 
parish of St. Laurence Candelwikstrale in Thames Street, ' in scenerio ' 
of St. Martins Orgar near Ebbegate, London. Thurston, Sunday next 
before Michaelmas, 16 Edward II. Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 1899. Grant by William Neuport, citizen and fishmonger of 
London, to Sir Robert de Beche, rector of the church of Ightham, Kent, 
John Chalveton of the same place, John Poignauut, Roger Seggebrook, 
citizens and fishmongers of London, John Gretford, of Ramsey, co. Hunt- 
ingdon, and "William Sergeaunt, of Clopton, co. Cambridge, of all the 
tenements with buildings thereon which he has by grant of John Potenhale, 
formerly shoemaker of London, in the parish and adjoining the church- 
yard of St. Andrew's at Baynard's Castle, London. 30 November, 
48 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 1900. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Maurice de Teletei, sheriff, of the land that, Teobahl the 
Goldsmith held by Colemaneschirche, paying therefor 5s. yearly. 
[Henry II. ?] 

[Middx.] A. 1901. Grant by Gilbert de Cantebrigia, palmer, to Geoffrey 

Godard, citizen of London, for 4^ marcs, of half a marc yearly quit-rent 
issuing from the tenement he had of Edmund, son of Benedict the Bell- 
maker, in the parish of St. Stephen Coleman-street, London, adjoining 
St. Stephen's churchyard on the south. The size of the tenement is 
stated in iron ells of King Henry. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, 
then Mayor, Richard de Walebrok, Philip the Taylor (Scissore), sheriffs of 
London, Peter son of Alan, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[46-47 Henry III.] 

Endorsed: "Modo vacua per mortem Gilberti, quia heres ejus est Mich' 
" Uxtarius, et nos per ipsum." 

[Middx.] A. 1902. Release by Geofirey Godard to Michael de Sancto Albano, 

ointer (unctorf) of London, for five marcs, of the half-marc yearly quit-rent 
Michael was wont to pay him for the tenement he holds in St. Stephen's 
parish, Colemau Street, which formerly belonged to Gilbert de Cantebreg', 
by demise from whom Geoffrey acquired the said rent. Witnesses : Sir 
John Adrien, Mayor, Henry le Waleys and Gregory de Rokesle, sheriff's, 
Robert de Meldeburn, alderman of the said ward, and others (named). 
[55 Henry HI.] 

[Middx.] A. 1903. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to John the Clerk, for one besant, of all the land that Robert de 
Solario his father held of them in the parish of St Peter's Cornhill, paying 
13*. 8d. yearly : to be held as long as he pays the said rent. Witnesses : 
Raunulf de Mandaville, Ralph de Hosden, Richard son of Peter, Geoffrey de 
Sandun, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1904. Release by Stacey de Belvaco to the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, for twelve marcs, of nil the land with buildings he held of them in 
the parish of St. Mary Aldermannesbury. Witnesses : Andrew Bukerel, 
alderman, Roger Duk, Serlo Mercer, Stephen Bukerel, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] Seal. 



[Middx.] A. 1905. Grant by S. the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 

London, to Richard de Dunewiz, for a besant and a seitary of wine, London 
measure, of the land that before him Helias the Moneyer held in the parish 
of St. Bartholomew the Less, paying therefor -it. yearly. Witnesses: 
The convent, and Rogor son of Keinfr', Robert de Basing', and others 
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[Middx.] A. 1906. Grant by William Cook to the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, for two marcs, of 3*. quit-rent they were wont to pay for land 
they held oi' him in I he parish of St. Botolph without Bissopesgale; paying 
therefor yearly Id. or ^ Ib. of cummin. Witnesses : Walter del Insula, 
Gilbert Fulk, alderman, Richard de Melcleghe, Ysnac de Waltham, and 
others (named). 

[Middx. ?] A . 1907. Grant by Adam de Sumeri to Henry son of Reiner, of London, 
of eight acres of the fee of Alan de Sumeri, which land was Hcreward 
Cobbe's, in exchange for land that was Yvo the prior's (prioris) ; for which 
exchange Adam has given Henry a besant of gold. Witnesses : Miles, 
Alan, and Gilbert dc Sumeri, Peter de Autbois. and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1908. Will of Agnes Bonsergoant. Bequeaths I2d. to the high 
altar of Holy Trinity, London, 4d. and Id. to the clerks, and Gd. to the 
chapel ; to Thomas, Isabel, and Matilda her children various pots and dishes 
of brass, feather beds, &c. ; to Joan Godwines her sister a short cloak 
(courtep) with a hood of medley. The rest of her goods with her houses 
without the gate of Alegate, London, she leaves to her son Sir Nicholas, to 
be sold and disposed of. London, Sunday next after St. Lucy the Virgin, 
A.D. 1336. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate before the official of the arch- 
deacon of London, 19 December, A.D. 1336. 

[Middx.] A. 1909. Grant by Laurence son of Pain, citizen of London, to John, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 81-. yearly rent which 
they were wont to receive from two shops that John de Rammesdene 
formerly held in Bridge Street, London (in vico pontis London') in 
St. Margaret's parish. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Wyntonia, alderman of 
the ward, John Horn, John Sperling, Walter de Cheswyhc, and others 
(named). [Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 1910- Release by Robert de Hakebourne, citizen and mercer of 
London, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a principal 
house within the enclosure (infra clans') of the convent in the parish 
of St. Michael Bassishawe, and a certain new chamber and vacant ground 
before the said house completely surrounded by a paling, and two shops 
under the little room, with steps at the west side of the said house ; which 
premises he formerly held of the said conrent, London, Monday the 
feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, 16 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1911. Counterpart of A. 1674. [A.D. 1283-1285.] 

[Middx.] A. 1912. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Baudrey the Fishmonger of land with buildings thereon by 
Rederesgate in the parish of St. Botolph Billingesgate, London, that 
Ralph, priest of the church of St. Magnus, formerly held ; paying a marc 
yearly. The buildings are worth 10 marcs, which Baudrey or his iieirs are 
bound to pay the canons if they wish to give up the tenement. Witnesses : 
John de Tulesan, Mayor of London, Thomas de Wymburn, William de 
Dunohn', sheriffs, Ralph Spurliug, Thomas de Dunelm'. Robert Hardel, 
William son of Richard, Nicholas Bat, Robert de Cornhell, aldermen, and 
others (named). February, 37 Henry III. Seal. 

Endorsed: " M Robertas Baudre, pisceuar', et post Robertas Youn, et 
post Robertas Whytc, et post Galfridus Mawfeld. Nunc heredes Robert! 
Baudre piscenarii." 

[Middx.] A. 1913. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to William son of Hugh, mason, of laud in the parish of All Hallows 
Colemanchnrct), London, by land of the brethren of Mountjoy. Witnesses : 
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[Middx.] A. 1914. Grant by Thomas son of Thomas to Saher son of Henry of 
10*. yearly quit-rent issuing out of land with buildings in the parish of St. 
Bartholomew the Less. Witnesses : James Blund, alderman there, Walter 
de Essex, and others (named). Seal. 



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A. 1915. Will of Master Alexander de Dorset. Bequeaths his rent in 
London market, in the parish of St. Mary Colechurch, to Holy Trinity, 
London ; directs his debts to be paid and the defects of his churches 
made good. Bequeaths to the three hospitals viz. of St. James, St. Thomas 
beyond the bridge, and another half a marc yearly each, and the like 
amount to each hospital about London, and lo the religious houses about 
London, viz. the nuns of Clerekanwel, Haliwell, and St. Helens, &c. 
Appoints as executors the bishop of Chichestcr, Chancellor, the bishop of 
Bath, and three others. Injured. 

A. 1916. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
Slice daughter of Heury of laud with buildings in the parish of 



Witnesses : Richard 



London, to Elico daughter of Heury 

All Hallow.s, Colemanchurch, paying 42d. yearly. 

son of Walter, then alderman, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Modo W. Gylle, carnifex. Modo Henricus at Hook." 



[Middx.] A. 1917. Release by Philip de Haltstede and Alice his wife, late the 




Monday after All Saints, 3 Edward [I.] Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting, 11 November, 
3 Edward [I.]. 

A. 1918. Release by John son of Walter le Fuster, of London, to 
Michael de Sancto Albano, citizen of London, ' le Ointer,' of the land 
he inherited from his father in the parish of St. Michael Bassishaw. 
Witnesses : Sir Walter Herevi, Mayor of London, Richard de Paris and 
John de Budelee, sheriffs, Ralph le Blund, goldsmith, alderman of the 
ward, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1919. Grant by Simon Carpenter to Thorold Carpenter of land in 
the parish of St. Michael Bassishage, paying therefor yearly 2s. to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : Richard Steimbatur, Roger 
Bat, and others (named). [John.] Seal. 

A. 1920. Grant by Elias the Chaplain, son of Simon de Garscherche, 
to Reginald le Bunde, of Berkingc, of land in the parish of All Hallows 
Colemancharch, by land of the prior of Buttele, paying 4*. yearly. 
Witnesses : Richard son of Walter, then alderman, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1921. Grant by Alexander the Goldbeater (le or batour), citizen of 
London, to Sir Walram de Rochoford, knight, of leave " de drescer une 
rente " in his own soil in the tenement adjoining Alexander's in the parish 
of Bassieshaghc, London, so that he be not disturbed by the penthouse 
(fipcutis) Alexander has made by their common entry ami exit from the 
street. If disturbance be found in the penthouse, this nuisance shall be 
removed. Witnesses: John de Gysores, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). London, Monday after St. Gregory, 5 Edward II. French. 



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A. 1922. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to William Aswy, citizen of London, for 15 marcs, of 20s. yearly 
rent he was wont to pay them for 11 tenement in the parish of St. Benedict, 
Fink by Cornhill, London. Witnesses : Adam de Basing, Mayor of 
London, Nicholas Bat, Laurence Frowik, sheriffs, Michael Tovi, John de 
Gisorz, Robert and Ralph Hardel, Robert de Cornhell, aldermen, and 
others (named). [36 Henry III.] 

A. 1923. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity. London, to Wygan de Arcubus of land in Bassieshage (parish). 
Witnesses: Hugh Tabur, alderman, and others (named). fHenry III.] 

A. 1924. Grant by Peter de La Tie (Lacy) of Braunford, to John, son 
of Adam de la Sale of Cleidon, of two pieces of land in Braunford. 
Saturday after St. James the Apostle, 11 Edward II. 

Endorsed: " Petrus de la Cy, Joh' Cleydon." 

A. 1925. Release by Matilda, late the wife of Geoffrey le Hurer, 
London, to Roger de Frowyk, citizen and goldsmith of London, of a tenement 
formerly her late husband's in a street called ' Suiettienestret ' in Berkyngge- 
cherche parish towards the Tower. Witnesses : Geoffrey le Hurer, 
Thomas de Kantia, and others (named). Seal. 



A. 1926. Agreement between Michael Vintner, of St. Albaus, and 
Agnes, late the wife of Stephen le Mirurer, of Bassieshawe. Michael will 
make a rainwater gutter (stillicidium) of the necessary length and breadth, 
covered with lead, from the highway to Agnes's palistrum in Bassieshaw 
parish, between his newly built tenement and hers, and Agnes will repair 
or find a gutter between their said tenements, so'that the droppings from 
the gutters may not injure their tenements. Agnes shall receive the rain- 
water flowing from the roof of a certain secret chamber of Michael's near her 
palistrum in a shaft open to the east, &c. Witnesses : J. Adrien, Mayor 
of London, Gregory de Rokesle, Henry le Waleys, bailiffs, and others 
(named). Wednesday the morrow of the Epiphany, 55 Henry III. 

A. 1927. Will of Robert Faukes, of Gaddesbj, tailor and citizen of 
London. Various legacies to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, where he 
is to be buried beside Robert his uncle. Bequeaths 20s. to the box of the 
fraternity of his trade; certain cloth to be sold and the proceeds distributed 
to the poor ; 6*. 8d. to the fabric of St. Paul's ; to Margaret his wife a 
plot of land built over, without Algate, and after her decease to his son or 
daughter, &c. London, Tuesday after St. Kenelm, A.D. 1368. 

Endorsed : Note of probate of the above by Margaret, the executrix. 

A. 1928. Sale by Thomas atte Hale and Thomas dayman, cooks, 
executors of the testament of William Danyel, late citizen and brewer of 
London, to Robert Faukes, citizen and tailor of London, and Margaret his 
wife, of a tenement in the parish of St. Botolph without Algate, adjoining 
the tenement of the abbess and convent of St. Clare. Adam de Bury, Mayor 
of London, Simon de Mordon and John de Metford, sheriffs. London, 
Friday the feast of St. James the Apostle, 39 Edward III. Two seali. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Husting at London. 

A. 1929. Release by Elena, late the wife of William Danyel, and 
executrix of his will, to Robert Faukes and Margaret his wife, of the 
tenement in the parish of St. Botolph without Algate sold to them as above. 
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[Middx.] A. 1930. Confirmation by Cristiana, daughter of Amice daughter of 
William Tailur, of the sale and release that Amice her mother has made 
to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a moiety of the wall of her stone 
house [in Candelwickstreet]. Witnesses : Richard de Russie, Ralph 
Spurlenc, Gilbert Fulc, John de Cornhell, aldermen, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1931. Sale and release by Amice, daughter of William Tailur, to 
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a moiety of the wall of her stone 
house by their land in Kandelwrictestrate in the parish of St. Mary 
Abbechurch ; so that they make a gutter between her and them, secure 
against wind and rain. Witnesses as A. 193O. 

[Middx.] A. 1932. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Geoffrey de Brokesheved, for 100*., of land with 
buildings thereon in the parish St. Mary Abbecherch, by land of Amice 
daughter of William, in Kandelwrichtestrate, paying 54s. yearly. The 
buildings are estimated at 25 marcs, find if Geoffrey give up the fee he 
must leave buildings of that value thereon. "Witnesses : Joce the Younger, 
alderman, Geoffrey de Essex, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1933. Grant by Walter son of Robert le Fleming, of Bixle, to 
Eustace, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 2s. yearly 
rent from kind and buildings belonging to Matilda, late wife of Nicholas dc 
Gypeswico, clerk, in the parish of St. Botolph without Alegate, towards East 
Smithfield. Witnesses : Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, Henry 
de Frowyk, Luke de Batincurt, sheriffs, and others (named). [3 Edward 1.] 

[Middx.] A. 1934. Agreement between Henry Goldsmith and Agnes his wife, 
daughter of Juliana, and Hugh, the prior, and the convent of Lewes, 
concerning the wall in dispute between them reaching to Aphelingestrate, 
and the making of a gutter between their lands for the length of the afore- 
said wall. Witnesses : Andrew Bokerel, Mayor of London, Richard 
Rengier, Roger le Duk, and others (named). [16-22 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1935. Acquittance by Hugh Hattere, of Croydon, for 10/. received 
from Nicholas, the prior of Holy Trinity, London, for building certain 
houses called ' Pecokkesrente ' within Alegate, London. Wednesday after 
St. Leonard the Abbot, 18 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1936. Grant by David son of Rtilph Vintner, to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, for 10 marcs, of 20*. yearly rent from land that 
Robert de Basing held by the churchyard of St. Thomas the Apostle ; 
paying 10s. yearly. Witnesses: Henry, Mayor of London, Norman 
Blund and John de Caio, sheriffs, and others (named). [4 John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1937. Grant by Arnold Arcener to Henry le Cotiller, on the 
latter's marriage with Margery his daughter, of kind in St. Clement's 
parish, paying 4s. yearly. Portion of deed only. 

[Middx.] A. 1938. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Geoffrey de Hadfeld of land with buildings in the 
parish of St. Mary del Axe, paying 6*. yearly. Witnesses: Gilbert son 
of Fulk, alderman, Norman de Hadfeld, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 1939. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to .John, son of Reginald de Doveria, of land with buildings in 
the parish of St. Mary del Axe, London, by lands of the prior of Ware, 
paying 5,5. yearly. Witnesses : John Blund, alderman, Robert dc 
Coringcham, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
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A. 1940. Grant by Roger, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity 
without Allegate, London, to Hciiry dc Cantuaria, a l>3nefactor, of a canon 
of their house to celebrate divine service daily for the souls of the said 
Henry, John his father, Lucy his mother, Simon and Joan his brother arid 
sister, and all the faithful departed. London, Thursday after St. Andrew 
the Apostle, A.D. 1327, 1 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 1941. Grant by Henry de Cantuaria, clerk, to Roger, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, that whereas they have under- 
taken to provide a canon to be added to their number to celebrate 
perpetually for himself and his relations, for whose support he has granted 
them a tenement in the parish of St. Katherine, Alegate ; if the said 
tenement be judicially taken from them, they shall no longer be bound 
to support the said chantry. Thursday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 
2 Edward III. Seal. 



[Middx.] A. 1942. Grant by Michael son of John to Adam, son of Rainer 
Duket, of land in the parish of St. Mary de Archis, paying 10*. yearly. 
For this grant Adam has given him 24s., and 23*. to his son Richard. 
Witnesses: Nicholas Duket, Peter Bacon, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 



[Middx.] A. 1943. Grant by William Jordan, citizen and fishmonger of London, 
to John de Hatfeld, citizen and bureller, for 8/., of a tenement with 
buildings in Candelwykstreet, in the parish of St. Mary Abbecherche, 
paying him 2 marcs yearly and 7s. lOd. to the King of England. 
Witnesses : Sir John Bretoun, knight, Warden of London, Henry Box 
and Richard de Gloucestria, sheriffs, and others (named). [23-24 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 1944. Acquittance by John Hauekyn, rent' collector of the prior 
of Holy Trinity, London, for I4d. received from Thomas Yonge, son of 
John Yonge, for a year's rent of the tenement he holds of the prior 
in the parish of St. Mary Abbcchurch, London. In Easter week, 
39 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1945. Sale by John de Peek and Robert de Waldegrave, executors 
of the will of Albred de Pelham, to William Jurdan, citizen of London, for 
45 marcs, of a tenement in Candelwykstret, in the parish of St. Mary 
Abbecherche, paying I4d. yearly to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses : Ralph de Sandwych, Warden of London, Walter le 
Blund, John Wade, sheriffs, Thomas Box, alderman of the ward, and 
others (named). Monday after the Purification, 14 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 1946. Release by A. the abbot, and the convent of Holy Cross of 
Waltham, to Sir Nicholas de Turri, clerk, of 10s. yearly rent he was wont 
to pay for his tenement in St. Michael's parish by Holy Trinity, London. 
Witnesses : Ranulph de Braham, steward of Waltham, Sir Thomas son of 
Thomas, Mayor of London, Edward le Blund and Peter Aunger, sheriffs, 
John de Norhamton, alderman of the ward, and others (named). The 
chapter house at Waltham, the Conception, A.D. 1264. 

[Middx.] A. 1947. Confirmation by John, son of the late William Samwel, of 

the grant by Alice his sister to Matilda de Turri of land with buildings 
thereon within Alegate. Witnesses : Sir John Adrian, Mayor of London, 
Gregory de Rokesle and Henry le Waleys, sheriffs, John de Norhampton, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). [55 Henry III.] Seal. 



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[Middx.] J_. 1948. Grant by Nicholas Hancock, prior of Holy Trinity, 
London, to John Golde and John Byglon, of Bromfield, Essex, yeomen, 
that the bond for -iOl. in which they are bound to him shall bo void if they 
pay 331. 12s. 'id. at the times specified herein. 15 August, 18 Henry VIII. 
Two seals. 

[Middx. ?] A. 1949. Grant by S. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Fulchered de Limstrate of the land that Alexander son of 
Fermin held before him, viz. the moiety of the messuage of which Ilalph 
the deacon holds the other moiety. Witnesses : Richard de Beniton, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] _. 1950. Grant by Walter the porter of Holy Trinity, London, to 
John Potter, of Alegatestrete, of a house in the parish of St. Botolph 
without Alegate, paying 8s. lOrf. yearly. Witnesses: Henry Walensis, 
Mayor of London, William le Mazelin and Richard de Chiggewell, sheriffs, 
the prior of Holy Trinity, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[10 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1951. Sale and release by Henry and Richard, sons of Henry 
Bland, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 50s., of 3s. 8cl. 
quit-rent issuing from land in Bassishaghe and Aldermanbury. Witnesses : 
Henry, Mayor of London, Norman Blund, John de Cay, sheriffs, and 
others (named). [4 John.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1952. Grant by Aelicia, daughter of Alvred Mercer, to Henry and 
Richard, sons of Henry Blund, her kinsmen, of the land her father left her 
in Aldermanesbury and Bassieshaghe, paying 6*. yearly. Witnesses: 
William Furmager, Thomas de Snthewerch, and others (named). 
[Richard I.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 1953. Sale and confirmation by William de Gloucestria, butcher, 
to Martin Senches, the King's crossbowman, of land with buildings in 
Aldredesgate Street in St. Botolph's parish, reaching to the garden of the 
canons of St. Bartholomew. Witnesses : Sir William son of Richard, 
Mayor of London, Adam Brunyng and Henry de Coventre, sheriffs, John 
de laBlakethorn, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [44 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1954. Grant by Matilda, daughter of Everard Goldsmith, to 
Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the whole 
moiety of land that Hugh de Toting held of her father in the parish of 
St. Mary Abbechurch, for 14s. yearly- Witnesses: Richard son of 
William, Mayor of London, and others (named). January, A.D. 1224. 

[Middx.] A.. 1955. Grant by Ralph de Geyton, with the consent of Matilda 
his wife, to the canons of Holy Trinity, Alegate, of 14s. yearly rent which 
the latter paid for land with buildings in Kandelwrictestrate in St. Mary 
Abbechurch parish, which was Hugh de Toting's. Witnesses : Andrew 
Bokerel, Mayor of London, Walter Bufle, Michael de Sancta Elena, 
sheriffs, and others, aldermen, &c., (named). [16 Henry III.] Seal of 
arms. 

[Middx.] A_. 1956. Grant in frank almoin by Matilda, daughter of Everard 
Goldsmith, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 14s. yearly rent they 
paid her for land with buildings that was John de Toting's in Kandel- 
wrictestrate, in the parish of St. Mary Abbechurche ; submitting herself 
to ecclesiastical censure if she fail to observe this grant. Witnesses : 
Roger de Belcodroi, Richard May, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Seal. 

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[Middx.] J. 1957. Grant in frank almoin by Solomon tie Basinges to the canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, of 8s. quit-rent they were wont to pay him for 
land with buildings in St. Mary Abbechurch parish, in Candelwrictestratc. 
Witnesses: Master Thomas son of Roger, Sir William, prior of New 
Hospital, Sir Richard, penitentiary of St. Paul's, Master Henry, Dean of 
Arches, and others (named). [John.] 

A. 1958. Acquittance by Thomas Axebrigge, canon and rent collector 
of Holy Trinity within Algate, for 6*. 8rf. received from John Megre, 
cit'izen of London, for two years' rent of his tenement in Lumbardstretc, in 
the parish of St. Mary Newechirche otherwise called Wolchirchehawo, 
London. The morrow of the nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1 1 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 1959. Release by Ronald Schench, son of Martin Schench, 
deceased, to John de Hyngestou, citizen and goldsmith of London, of the 
tenements with garden in Aldresgatestrete in the parish of St. Botolph 
without Aldresgate which he had by bequest of his father and which the 
said John acquired of him. Witnesses : John de Pulteneye, Mayor of 
London, John Hamonde and William Haunscrde, sheriffs, and others 
(named). Saturday, the eve of Easter, 8 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 1960. Grant by Laurence de Sancto Michaele, son of William 
de Sancto Michaele, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity. London, 
of 40.9. quit rent issuing from a stall with shops in the London market in 
the parish of St. Mary of Arches, which was William son of Sabelina's, who 
granted it them in frank almoin ; on condition of their remitting to him 
all arrears of the said rent. Witnesses : Sir Martin de Pateshill, the King's 
justice, Master Hugh de London, William de Raleghe, Richard Renger, 
Mayor of London, Andrew Bukerel, John Travers, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [8-9 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1961. Grant by Clemcncia, late the wife of Everard Goldsmith, to 
Cristiana, late wife of Hugh, of all her part in land that belonged to 
Andrew, brother of the said Everard, in Kandelwrihtestrate, in the parish 
of St. Mary Abbechurche, paying 14*. yearly. Witnesses: Robert Bat, 
and others (named). [Henry III.j 

[Middx.] A. 1962. Demise by Martin Elys, rector of St. Faith's, London, and 
John Blakencye, citizen and fishmonger, to John Gele, clerk, citizen of 
London, of the tenement with three shops they had by feoffment of Jordan 
de Barton in the parish of St. Botolph without Aldrichesgate, for 40 years 
from Christmas next at a yearly rent of 60s. Feast of All Saints, 
5 Richard II. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 1963. Grant by E[ustace] the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Master Thomas de Bredstrete of land with ihe buildings thereon 
in St. Botolph's parish without Alegate, paying 8s. 6d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, and others (named). Sunday 
after St. John ante Portam Latinam, A.D. 1275. 

[Middx.] A. 1964. Grant by Henry called ' Young,' bureller, citizen of London, 
to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a marc yearly rent 
issuing from a tenement in Candelwikstrat in St. Mary Abbecherch parish. 
Witnesses : Sir John le Blount, Mayor of London, Peter de Bosenham 
and Robert le Callere, sheriffs, and others (named). [30 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 1965. Release and demise by Adam de Braughingg, clerk, to Ralph, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 20 years, of the 
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Geoffrey do Hakeneyc and Agnes his wife, and of 6s. Srf. yearly rent which 
he had by feoffment of Thomas le Kyng and Alice his wife from their 
tenement in St. Sepulchre's parish without Newgate. Witnesses : John 
do Gysorcio, Mayor, Hamo de Chiggewell and Stephen de Abindon, 
sheriffs of London, and others (named). [8 Edward II.] 

[Middx.] A. 1966. Grant by Thomas Chamberlain, son of Robert Chamberlain, 

to John de Bailio of the 2s. yearly rent that Andrew the chaplain of 
St. Augustine's church before the gate of St. Paul's, was wont to pay Thomas 
for land by St. Augustine's church. .Witnesses : Master Ralph de 
Hakrege, Simon Duket, John Garlande, and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1967. Confirmation by William, the prior, and the convent of 

Holy Trinity the Great within Algate, London, of the grant contained in 
A. 1962. In the chapter house of the convent, 20 May, 5 Richard II. 
Conventual seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1968. Will of Alan de Suthfolck, called ' of Alegatc,' potter, of 
London. Bequeaths to Agnes, his daughter by his first wife, the messuage 
he bought of John do Alegate; to Agnes his wife his capital house, his 
" domus operaria " called ' werckhus ' and the land he had in addition to 
what he gave his daughter Amabilia on her marriage, for her life, with 
reversion to their children, and then to his heirs by his first wife,&c. Friday 
in Whitsun week, A.D. 1306, 31 Edward I. Portions of two seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of probate and enrolment in the Husting at 
London, Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 1 Edward II. 

Memorandum of probate before Simon de Wnndisford, commissary 
general of the archdeacon of London, viii. Kalendas Octobris, 1307, and 
the granting of administration. 

[Middx.] A. 1969. Grant by Geoffrey de Say, son of William de Say, to Robert 
Selvein his servant of half a virgate of land in Edelmetun (in addition to 
the land he had already given him there), viz. land called ' Tingelborh ' 
and ' Neupland,' a croft between the hide and the way, and land in 
Aldecote, to be held by the service he already pays of a pair of gilt spurs 
worth 6d., or 6d. Witnesses: Engeram de Say, John de Reini, Reimund 
de Tichesie, and others (named). [Richard I. ?] Equestrian seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1970. Grant by Simon de Sthurreye, rector of the church of 
Mondene, to Simon le Cotiler, of London, and Katherine his wife, of the 
stone house separated from his own house, in the lane and parish of St. 
Andrew Huberd, which he bought of the executors of Sir Elias, formerly 
rector of Bredstrate church ; paying half a marc yearly to Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses: Ralph de Sandwyco, Warden of London, and others 
(named). Sunday in the Octave of St. John ante Portam Latinani, 
19 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1971. Release by Thomas Horsman, of Dartford, Kent, to Robert, the 
prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of his right to a tenement, 
and a cellar with a room built over it by the fountain towards Algate, in the 
parish of Holy Trinity the Great within Algate. 9 November, 7 Henry IV. 
Injured. 

[Middx.] _A_. 1972. Grant by Simon Marshal and Roysia his wife, daughter of 

the late Richard de Depedene, to William, the prior, and the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of 30rf. yearly rent issuing from a tenement in the 
parish of St. Botolph without Alegate. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de 
Sandwyco, Warden of London, and others (named). Sunday after St. 
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[Middx.] A. 1973. Release by Alan But to Ralph Trey, for 20*., of the shop 

he held of the canons of Holy Trinity at Alegate in St. Nicholas parish, 
West Fishstrect. Witnesses : Thomas Blund, Richard Athestonwharve, 
and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1974. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard, son of William de Hadestok, chaplain, of land in 
the parish of St. Augustine Pappay, abutting on the highway towards 
London Wall. Witnesses : John de Tholusan, Mayor of London, 
Thomas de Wyburn and William de Dureaum, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[37 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1975. Release by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard Later, citizen and goldsmith of London, of 34*. yearly 
rent issuing from his tenement in the parish of St. Mary Aldermannebery, 
saving the 4*. yearly rent they were wont to receive as the service by which 
the tenement is held. Thursday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 29 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 1976. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Roger Bursar of land in the parish of St. Mary 
Aldermannesburi, paying 4s. yearly. Witnesses : John the chaplain 
of St. Michael, Robert the chaplain of Aldermanbury, Nicholas de Win- 
cestria, and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1977. Release by Matilda, daughter of Hugh de Grunelee, mason, 
to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the tenement her 
father had by their grant within Alegate, opposite the city wall. 1 January, 
2 Edward II. Portion of seal. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 1978. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 

church, London, to Oger son of Oger the Sewer (Dapiferi), of land 
adjoining the wall by Alegate well, paying 12d. yearly, as his father had 
held it. Witnesses : William and Richard de Sancto Phileberto, and 
others (named). [John ?] 

[Middx.] A. 1979. Will of Joan le Chaundelers, of the parish of St. Alphege 
by Crepelgate, London. Bequeaths her tenement in Wood Street to 
Roger de Mimmes for 10 years, he spending 5 marcs yearly for the good 
of her soul, with reversion to Aubrey son of le Mazerer ; leaves \2d. and 
2d. a week to the above church for services for herself and Robert le 
Chaundeler. St. Wulstan's day, A.D. 1332. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of probate before Nicholas, rector of St. Bene- 
dict Greschurch, London, and the granting of administration to Roger de 
Mimmys. X. Kal. Augusti, A.D. 1333. 

[Middx.] A. 1980. Grant by Salveya, daughter of Henry son of Reyner, to 

William Mulvel of land with buildings thereon in Candewyllestrate in 
St. Mary Abbecherche parish, paying 40*. yearly, and 2 marcs to the 
brethren of St. Bartholomew's Hospital as chief lords of the fee. 
Witnesses: Master Helyas de Sutpherke, Serlo Mercer, and others 
(named). [John.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1981. Grant by Henry Facet to Gilbert son of Fulk, for 40*., of 
all lands and tenements he held of the abbot and convent of St. Benedict, 
Ramsey, in the parish of St. Andrew's by Alegate, paying 5s. yearly to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, and 4*. to the monks of Ramsey, the lords 
of the soil. Witnesses: Roger son of Alan, John de Solio, Ralph 
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A. 1982. Grant by Walter Blund to Holy Trinity, London, for the 
souls of himself, Matilda his wife, and others, of 2s. 6d. rent from land 
in St. Andrew's parish, to be received on the day of his anniversary. 
Witnesses : Simon the Merchant, Richard de Bennentun, and others 
(named). 

A. 1983. Grant by Peter called Clauuag, baker, to Robert de 
Aldenham, buckler maker, of London, of a messuage within Aldredesgate 
in the parish of St. Agnes held of the fee of the canons of St. Bartholomew ; 
paying the latter yearly 13*. 4rf., the nuns of Ankerwik 8*., the nuns of 
Clerkenwell 7*., the monks of St. Albans ISd., and the monks of 
Bermondsey I2d. Witnesses : Sir Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor of 
London, Edward Blund and Peter Anger, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[49 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 1984. Release by John Porter, citizen and vintner of London, to 
Robert Racheford, Thomas Hill, John Berell, grocers, Edmund Shaa and 
Robert Hardyng, goldsmiths, citizens of London, of all right to the lands 
and tenements near the Great Conduit in West Chepe, St. Mary Colchirche 
parish, which he and Bartholomew Horwode, deceased, had by grant of 
William Lemyng, deceased, and which Racheford and the others had by 
feoffment of Bartholomew aforesaid to fulfil Lemyng's will. 16 November, 
11 Edward IV. Injured. 

A. 1985. Acquittance by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of 
Holy Trinity, London, for 10/. 10*. lOd. received from Ralph de 
Cantebregge and Walter Forster, executors of Thomas Leggy, citizen and 
alderman of London, for arrears of rent for tenements in the parishes of 
St. Peter's Cornhill, St. Bartholomew the Less, St. Laurence in the Jewry, 
and a tenement in the market called ' le Goot ' in the parish of All Hallows 
Honey lane. Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, 31 Edward III. 
Portion of seal. 

A. 1986. Undertaking by the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, that whereas they wished to make a latrine of that portion of John 
de Chelsen's cellar which they lately had of him in fee and succession in the 
parish of St. Mary Colcherche, they will enclose the latrine on their land 
on the east and west with a stone wall, " a fodeo usque ad gistas solariorum 
nostrorum ibidem attingentc." Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwich, 
Warden of London, Thomas de Stanes and William de Hereford, sheriffs, 
and others (named). [16 Edward I.] 

Endorsed: " Ysmongerslane." 

A. 1987. Grant by Edmund, son of Benedict the Bell - maker 
( Cainpanar'), to Gilbert de Cantebruge, palmer, for 40*., of land in the parish 
of St. Stephen Colemannestrate, by St. Stephen's churchyard, paying 8s. 4 d. 
yearly. Witnesses : Sir John de Gysorz, Mayor of London, Adam de.Beuethle 
and Robert de Cornhull, sheriffs, and others (named). [30 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

A. 1988. Grant by Geoffrey de Mandevilla, Earl of Essex and 
Gloucester, to Gilbert dc Waletun, for 20 marcs, of land with buildings in 
the parish of St. Mary Colecherche, at the corner of the little street called 
' Ysmongeres Lane ' ; paying him yearly a tercel or 4 besants, and to the 
monks of St. Albans '7s., and of Holy Trinity, Canterbury, 11s. as chief 
lords of the fee. Witnesses : William de Mandevilla, Hugh de Bibles- 
word, then steward, Ralph Cheinduit, Serlo, then Mayor of London, and 
others (named). [A.D. 1213-1216.] 



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A. 1989. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Peter the Clerk of land in the parisli of All Saints Colemane- 
cherch, by land of the brethren of Mountjoy, paying 32d. yearly. 
Witnesses : John de Leslies, Richard de Araz, and others (named). 
[Richard I.] 

A. 1990. Grant by Gilbert de C'antcbruge, shoemaker, to Michael 
de Sancto Albauo, vintner, of London, of [tart of his land in St. Stephen's 
parish, Colemannestrate, by the said churchyard. Witnesses : Sir Hugh 
sou of Otho, Warden of the city and Constable of the Tower, Robert de 
Cornbell and Thomas de Basinges, bailiffs of the city, and others (named). 
[54 Henry III.] 

A. 1991. Remise by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
to John Salle, citizen and cutler of London, and Margaret his wife, of a 
shop at the corner of Ismongereslano in St. Mary Colechurchc parish, from 
Michaelmas next for their lives, paying 60s. yearly. London, 1 September, 
8 Richard II. 

Endorsed: Memorandum that John Salle died at Westminster about the 
feast of St. John the Baptist, 8 Henry IV. 

A. 1992. Release by Alice, late the wife of Stephen de Gisebourne, at 
the instance of William her son, his heir, to E. the prior, and the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of the land in the parish of St. Michael Cornhill, 
London, that Stephen, and afterwards William, held of their fee : promising 
that Philip de Haltstede and herself will as soon as possible go to the 
Guildhall " quia vir meus est et factum meum posset revocare," [and] 
execute a recognisance of this release in the H us ting. For greater security 
she has given the prior by way of pledge a third part of the price of the land, 
viz. 40s., till the execution of the recognisance. Witnesses : Walter le 
Poter, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 

A. 1993. Grant by John de Hodesdon, citizen of London, to Peter de 
Nalyngherst, and Juliana his wife, of a messuage with brewery and all his 
shops and a garden in Colemancherche parish in Belieters-lar.e and the 
highway leading to Faneherche, to the gate called Alegate. If they and 
their children die, the premises are to remain to found a chantry of two 
chaplains in the house of L[esn]es. Witnesses : John de Weregrave, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). Holy Trinity, 12 Edward II. 
Injured. 

A. 1994. Confirmation by the convent of the priory of Holy Trinity, 
London, of the grant by Stephen, their prior, to Henry le Galeys, citizen 
of London, of two pieces of land in the parish of All Saints of Coleman- 
cherche, paying 20*. yearly. Ascension day, 26 Edward I. Portion of 
seal. 

A. 1995. Declaration that whereas the Mayor and commonalty of 
London have in right of the city a yearly rent of 8s. issuing from the 
tenement of the prior and convent of Holy Trinity within Alegate in the 
parish of St. Mary Colchirche, and the latter have a yearly rent of 10*. 
issuing from a tenement of the Mayor and commonalty in the parish of 
St. Swithin Candelwikstrete : on 13 October, 9 Henry V., William, the 
prior, and the said convent came into the Common Council before William 
Cauntbrigge, Mayor, and the commonalty, and desired that if they pulled 
down a bulging stone wall, enclosing their churchyard, they might put up a 
new erect wall by taking in a piece of common soil about the middle of the 
wall -1 ft. 4 ins, wide by 20 ft. long, and they would not exact the said 10.. 
rent so long as the commonalty allowed them quietly to possess their new 
wall and did not exact the 9s. rent. The commonalty considering that the 
leaning wall is ugly and very dangerous to passers by, unanimously granted 
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[Middr.] A. 1996. Grunt by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Richard le Botoner, citizen and mercer of London, of 
two shops and a cellar in St. Mary Colchercho parish, paying 40s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandvvico, Warden of London, Henry le Bole 
and Elyas Russel, sheriffs, and others (named). Sunday after St. Martin, 
20 Edward L 

Annexed: Certificate by Richer le Botener that he empowered Robert de 
Sancto Martino, canon and rent collector of Holy Trinity, London, to distrain 
on behalf of the convent on the tenement he had by gift of John Hardel in 
St. Mary Colcherche parish for the above 40s. due for the two shops in 
London market ; and the said Robert took distresses therein and retained 
them till the 40s. was satisfied. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 1997. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John son of Serlo of the land [in the parish of St. 
Michael Cornhill] that Serlo held, paying 3*. yearly. Witnesses : Geoffrey 
Alderman, Henry de Chesewic, and others (named). 

Annexed : Grant by S. the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
Loudou. to Emma Bonaventure of the above land which John son of Serlo 
held before her. Witnesses: Hugh the Priest of St. Michael of Cornhill, 
Ralph the Priest of St. Mary de Hull, Geoffrey Alderman, and others 
(named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 1998. Grant by Avice, daughter of Einokl de Gotheruulane, 
widow, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, in 
frank almoin, of all her land with buildings in the parish of St. John 
Zakary in Gotheruulane, paying 2*. yearly to the soke of the bishop of Ely; 
and of her right to the messuage that belonged to John de Valascines, her 
brother, in the same parish. The canons have received her into the 
fraternity of the house, to partake of all its benefits in life and death. 
Witnesses : Ralph Hardel, Mayor of London, Matthew Bukerel, John le 
Mynur, sheriffs, and others (named). [40 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 1999. Grant by Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Geoffrey de Manewedene ' le Pheleper,' and Alice de 
Kyngestone his wife, of land with a house thereon between the churchyard 
of St. Stephen Coleman and the house Alice holds of them in Colemanne- 
strat, paying 8*. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of 
London, John Horn and Ralph Blund, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[4 Edward I.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2000. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Robert de Lond', son of Gervase, of land in the parish of All 
Hallows Colemannechurch, paying 2*. yearly. Witnesses : Master Henry 
la Faitie, Nicholas Duket, and others (named). [Richard I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2001. Letter of Joseph le Achatur, and Juliana his wife, em- 
powering Thomas Abel, citizen of London, to receive for them the yearly 
rent of 9s. for their tenement in ' la Crokedelane,' London, by the church- 
yard of St. Michael de Candelwestrete. Saturday next after Holy Trinity, 
6 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2002. Grant by William son of Roger, for 12 marcs, to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of annual rents of 24*. 
from houses in London in St. Martin's lane by Kandelwrihtestrate, and 23d. 
from houses in the parish of St. Martin Otheswych ; they paying 10*. yearly 
to the monks of Bermondsey. Witnesses : William son of Richard, Mayor 
of London, Adam Bruning, Henry de Coventre, sheriffs, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2003. Indenture tripartite between Richard Charnok, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity beside Algate, of the first part, Thomas 

Roche, a Baron of the King's Exchequer, John Huse, and Morgan, 

executors of the will of Dame Beatrice, late the wife of William Lemyng, 
citizen and grocer of London, of the second, and John Hardyng, the master, 
and the brethren of the college of St. Thomas of Acre in London, of the third : 
containing an agreement that the convent shall keep a yearly obit for the 
souls of William and Beatrice, and give 20*. in alms, and continually sing a 
' solempne colet ' at our Lady Muss daily, and three masses weekly, and 
also grant to William Matthew the tenement he now lives in rent free for 
life, for his good service to William and Beatrice, a gown of ' yomen ' linen 
or 6*. 8d. yearly, and I6d. weekly for his commons ; or if they fail to 
perform these covenants they will pay 10/. yearly to the said master and 
college to perform them. 1 August, A.D. 1496, 11 Henry VII. English. 

[Middx.] A. 2004. Grant by John Cass and Margaret his wife, a daughter and 
heir of John de Seynt Jermayn, to Thomas Swettenham, citizen and grocer 
of London, of the third part of 53s. 4d. yearly, which Margaret together 
with Thomas Berners, her late husband, had by demise of Stephen Browne 
and others (named), issuing from lands and tenements lately belonging to 
John Burcetre, knight, in the parish of St. Mary Colchirche and iii West- 
chepe ward. 23 May, 38 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2005. Grant by William Lemyug, citizen and grocer of London, 
to John Porter, vintner, and Bartholomew Horwode, grocer, citizens of 
London, of all his lands, &c., in Westchepe in St. Mary Colchirch parish. 
Richard Lee, Mayor, Robert Drope and Richard Gardyner, sheriffs of 
London, and others (named). 19 September, 10 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2006. Demise by Richard Whityngton, citizen and alderman of 
London, William Shepton, and William Grove to William Est, citizen of 
London, of 10s. yearly rent issuing from the tenement of the Mayor and 
commonalty of London that Robert Coton, citizen and clothier of London, 
inhabits in Candelwykstrete in St. Swithin's parish ; which rent they had 
by grant of Richard Wyltsshire, of Haydon, Essex, 8 Henry V. William 
Caumbrigge, Mayor of London, John Welles and John Boteler, sheriffs. 
29 March, 9 Henry V. Three seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2007. Grant by John Burcestre, knight, son of William Burcestre, 
knight, to William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London, and others, of' 
all his lands and tenements in the parish of St. Mary Colchirche by the 
conduit in Chepe Ward. Witnesses : Geoffrey Fyldyng, Mayor, Richard 
Lee and Richard Allen, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 14 June, 
31 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2008. Confirmation by Inspeximus by Stephen, the prior, and 
the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of A. 1994, and of the grant by 
Henry le Galeys to Sir John de Sandale, clerk, for 100/., of the same two 
pieces of land in the parish of All Hallows Colmancherch, dated 
28 Edward I. Witnesses : John le Blount, Mayor, Hugh I'ourte and 
Simon de Parys, sheriffs of London, the aldermen, and others (named). 
London, in full chapter, A.D. 1302, end of 30 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2009. Grant by Thomas Abel, citizen of London, to Joseph lo 
Achatur and Juliana his wife of land with buildings thereon in London by 
the tenement in ' la Crokedelane ' that formerly belonged to Matthew 
Bokerel, paying 9s. yearly as well for the tenement as the said land. 
Witnesses: Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, John Adrian and 
Walter le Engleys, sheriffs, and others (named). [6 Edward I.] Seal 
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[Middx.] A. 2010. Grant by Adam, son of Robert Flemyng, of Byxle, brother 

and heir of Walter, formerly the porter of Holy Trinity, London, to Sir 
William, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, of the land -with 
buildings thereon that was his brother's, in the parish of All Hallows 
Colemannecherche. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, Warden of 
London, Thomas Romayn and William de Leyre, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [19 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2011. Grant by the convent of Christchurch, London, to William 

Goldsmith, brother of Godard, of the land at Crepelegate that Suethman 
held, paying 4*. yearly. Witnesses : Geoffrey, priest of St. Elfege, Algar, 
priest of St. Benedict, Ernulf, alderman, Peter, alderman, Reiner son of 
Beng', Brichmar de Haverhell, and others (named). [Henry II.] 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2012. Grant by Walter le Fuster to Bartholomew Tailor, for 
8 marcs, of 10s. yearly rent issuing from two pieces of land, in Bassishawe 
in St. Michael's parish, and in the parish of All Hallows by London Wall, 
extending to Walebroc. Witnesses : John son of Adrian, alderman of 
Bassishawe, Nicholas son of Joce, alderman of the parish of All Saints by 
the Wall, and others (named). [Edward I.] Injured. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2013. Grant by John Rosamunde, executor of the will of Gervase 
Bray, deceased, to Henry le Ferun, citizen of London, of land in the parish 
of All Hallows Colemanechurch, London, belonging to the said Bray. 
Witnesses : Sir John Adrien, Mayor of London, Philip le Tailur, Walter 
le Poter, sheriffs, and others (named). [54 Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2014. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Robert de Katilon, for 12 marcs, of land with buildings 
in the parish of St. Clement, paying 6s. 8d. yearly. Witnesses: 
Thomas de Duraulmo, Robert Blund, aldermen, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2015. Release by John Ive, rector of St. Michael's Wood Street, 
and Laurence Wynpool to Thomas Mordone, citizen and chandler of 
London, of the tenement with buildings thereon which they together with 
Mordone had by feoffment of J uliana, late wife of Adam Rous, surgeon, of 
London. Nicholas Brembre, knight, Mayor, Nicholas Extoue and John 
Frosh, sheriffs of London. Feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 8 Richard II. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2O16. Grant by James de Sancto Edmundo and John de Daune- 
hurst, executors of the will of Elyas Gofayre, deceased, to Sir William, 
rector of St. Swithin's, London, of 10s. yearly quitrent from the tenement 
Andrew de Ronewell holds in the parish of St. S within in Candelwyke- 
strate. Witnesses : Thomas Romeyn, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Sunday after Michaelmas, 4 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2017. Grant by Martin son of Benedict to Eustace son of David 
of land in the parish of All Hallows Colemanechurch, paying 4s. yearly to 
the lords of the soil ; with remainder to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, if Eustace die under age. Witnesses : Gerard Bat, Mayor of 
London, Reiner de Bungeie, Ralph Aswy, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[24 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] ^ k _ > 2018. Release by Margery, daughter and heir of William Osebern, 
late citizen and barber of London, to William de Stamford and William de 
Orlie.ns of all her right to the tenement she lately demised to them in the 
parish of St. Laurence Candelwykstrete. The Vigil of the Purification, 
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[Middx.] A. 2019. Grant by John de Chelsen, vintner, of London, to William, 

the prior, tuiil the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a portion of the shop 
he had by grant of William de Willehale, in the parish of St. Mary 
Colkirchc, containing 3 ells square ; and a place in the north-east corner 
of his said shop to make a staircase (degradus} for the tenants of the convent 
to go to their upper rooms beyond his shop, the foot of the staircase (pa 
degmdus) from Ismongereslane, including the stone wall of the shop, 
being 1^ ells 4 ins. and its length 4 ells 2 ins. Witnesses : Sir Ralph 
de Sandwico, Warden of London, and alderman of the ward, and others 
(named). Saturday before the Exaltation of Holy Cross, A. D. 1288. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2020. Demise by Sir John Sevenok, the prior, and the convent 
of Holy Trinity within Algate to John Dobull, citizen and clothier of 
London, for 80 years from Easter, 1410, 18 Henry VI., of the tenement 
with shop, &c., that Stephen Grene inhabits in Cornhill in St. Christopher's 
parish, paying 50*. yearly. If Dobull or his assigns wish to build a new 
cellar (celarius) and a new ' story ' within the tenement, the convent 
will supply him with sufficient timber from their woods at Highgate. 
Easter, 18 Henry VI. Seal. 

Herts. A. 2021. Confirmation by King Stephen to the canons of Holy 

Trinity, Loiuion, of the land of Berchedena that Gervase de Cornhell and 
Richard son of Hubert granted them ; of which confirmation the King 
informs the bishop of London, the justices, sheriffs and all others of 
Hertfordshire. Witnesses : Warner de Lusor' and Hugh de Essart.' 
St. Albans. 



[Middx.] A. 2022. Release by Gilbert de Waletone to Master Alexander de 
Dorecestria, for 80 marcs, of the land with buildings which Sir Geoffrey de 
Mandeville, Earl of Essex and Gloucester, gave to him in the parish of 
St. Mary of Colechirche in the corner of Ysmongereslane. Witnesses : 
Serlo, Mayor of London, William son of Benedict, alderman, Richard Renger, 
Joce Young, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [A.D. 1220-21.] 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2023. Grant by Martin Horn and Alice his wife, daughter of the 
late Stephen Nicolas, to Thomas Jordan, citizen of London, and Alice his 
wife, of a marc yearly quit-rent issuing from a capital messuage with 
two shops in front, formerly Edmund Goldsmith's, in the parish of 
St. Michael Candelwestrete. Witnesses: Sir John Adrian, Mayor of 
London, Gregory de Rokesle and Henry le Waleys, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [55 Henry III.] Seal and portion of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment in full Hasting the morrow of 
St. Andrew's day, 55 Henry III. 

A. 2024. Grant by Lucy daughter of Humphrey Buqueynte, widow, 
to William, son of Robert de Paris, of 18*. yearly rent issuing from a 
tenement which Gerard le Cordewaner held in the parish of St. Mary le 
Bow, in the street called ' Corveyserestrate.' Witnesses : Richard Renger, 
Nicholas de Saneto Albano, and others (named). [Henry HI.] Seal. 

[Middx.J A. 2025. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to^ Henry, son of Reiner son of Berengar, of land in Candelwritln;- 
strate in St. Martin's parish, paying half a marc yearly. Witnesses : 
James Alderman, Matthew Alderman, Richard Blund, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2026. Grant by William Flory, citizen and burgess of London, 
to John de Hodesdon and Katherine his wife of his tenement with shops, 
&c., in the parish of All Saints Colmanchirche, hy Belyeterslane, paying the 
services specified. Witnesses : John le Blunt, Mayor, William Cosin and 
Reginald de Thonderlegh, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[34 Edward I.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2027. Grant by Helena, late the wife of Thomas de Sarterino, 
citizen of London, widow, to Sir William, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of a portion of land in the parish of All Saints Coleruan- 
cherche. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, Warden of London, Thomas 
Romayn, William de Leyre, sheriffs, and others (named). [19 Edward I.] 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in full Husting at London, 
Monday before St. Dunstan, 19 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2028. Note of the reading and enrolment at the Husting of a 
grant by Ralph le Tapicer and Alice his wife, daughter of the late Stephen 
Nicolas, to William le Neve, butcher, of London, of a tenement by the 
churchyard of St. Michael Candelwykstrete, paying the services specified. 
Monday after Mid Lent, 10 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2029. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
to Roger Pigaa, of Claveryng, citizen and fripperer of London, and Joan his 
wife, of a shop which they have, by bequest of John de Brendewode in the 
parish of St. Christopher, London, in Cornhelle, from Easter next, for their 
lives. The grantees have paid 20/. for the first five years of the term, and 
at the end of that time will pay 47. yearly, &c. Monday the feast of 
St. Ambrose, A.D. 135G. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2030. Grant by Richard Wyltsshire, of Haydon, Essex, to Richard 
Whityngton, citizen and alderman of London, William Schcpton and 
William Grove of 10*. yearly rent issuing from the tenement Robert 
Coton inhabits in the parish of St. Swithin in Candelwykestrete. He 
recites the five following conveyances of the said rent and other property : 
J. de Sancto Edinundo and J. de Dannehurst to William, rector of St. 
Swithin's. 4 Edward II. [A. 2016.] : William, rector of St. Swithin's to 
Warin Myngy, 11 Edward II.: Margaret, late the wife of W. Myngy, to 
Henry de Preston, 3 Edward III. : Isabella, daughter and heir of H. de 
Preston, to John Wyltshire, John Rydere, and others, 1 Richard II.: John 
Rydere to R. Wyltshire and R. Gyn. 5 Henry IV. Richard Whityngton, 
Mayor, Robert Whityngham and John Boteler, sheriffs of London. 
10 July, 8 Henry V. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, Monday after 
St. Wulstan, 8 Henry V. 

[Middx.] A. 2031. Release by Ralph Weaver, of Edclmeton, to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an acre of meadow in 

Edelmeton marsh, and land between the field called ' Langeheg ' and 

Medesinge in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Fordn, Thomas Pykot 

. and others (named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2032. Duplicate of the above. 

[Middx.] A. 2033. Confirmation by Ydonoa daughter of 'Andrew Blund and 
Cicely Waleram his wife, of the grant by her mother Cicely to Lucy her 
sister of the lands of Eggeswero and Stanmere. Witnesses .-Sir Andrew 
Bukerel, Mayor of London, Sirs Richard Reynger, Roger Duce, and otheis 
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[Middx.] A. 2034. Grant by Joan de Snncto Donstano, late the wife of John do 
Arcubus, citizen of London, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of six acres in Totenham by their pasture called 
' Langemad,' in exchange for 20s. and 4 acres in Edelmeton. Witnesses : 
Laurence Dulcet, Simon de Solio, and olhers (named). [Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2035. Grant by Geoffrey de Say, sou of Alice de Chetnay, to 
Robert Silvan of land in Edelmeton that Ralph de Marisco and Edith his 
wife held, with covenant not to alienate to religious persons or Jews. 
Witnesses: Sirs Engeram de Say, Robert de Catillun, Luke de Trie, and 
others (named). Portion- of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2036. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Jordan, son of Coleman the Fishmonger (Pesiunarii), of land 
in the parish of St. Leonard Estchepe, paying 8s. yearly. Witnesses: 
William Alderman, John Domesofte, and others (named) . 

[Middx.] A. 2037. Remission by Ralph de Walepol, archdeacon of Ely, and 
Ralph de Fotheringheye, clerk, executors of the will of Hugh, late bishop 
of Ely, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the arrears of 
2s. yearly rent for a tenement in Goderonelane in the parish of St. John 
Zakarie which they owed the said bishop. London, 5 Idus Februarii, 
A.D. 1288. Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2038. Grant by William de la Forde, of Edelmeton, to William 
his son of a wood called ' Scottesgraf,' and land in the fields called ' Estfeld ' 
and ' Storlresnest ' and in ' la Dane ' in Edelmeton. Witnesses : Thomas 
Picot, Richard de Anesty, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2039. Demise by John Blund to Andrew Bukerel, son of Andrew 
Bukerel, citizen of London, of the land in Edelmeton he had by grant of 
Roger, son of Richard Blund, for six years from Michaelmas, 20 Henry III. 
Witnesses : John de Cudres, sheriff of Middlesex, and others (named). 
[20 Henry HI.] 

[Middx.] A. 2040. Grant by John de Anesty, for the souls of himself and 
Hawisa his wife, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of land in Edelmeton in the field called ' Langehegh,' extending to 
Totenhammarke on the south. Witnesses : John Blund, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2041. Release by Margaret, late the wife of Thomas Berners, to 
William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London, of all the tenements, shops, 
&c., lately belonging to William Burcestre, knight, by the Great Conduit, 
London. 30 January, 36 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2042. Grant by John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
to Nicholas de Ware of land in the parish of All Saints of Colemanne- 
cherche, paying 2s. yearly. Witnesses .-John Norman, Mayor of London, 
Humphrey Smith (Fabro), William son of Richard, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [35 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2043. Grant by Gilbert de Grantebruge to Michael de Sancto 
Albano, vintner, of London, for 40s. 40rf., of part of the lower portion of 
his garden, adjoining the churchyard of St. Stephen in the Jewry. 
Witnesses: John Adrian and Walter Hervy, bailiffs of London, and others 
(named). [52 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2044. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Vc mt i d n ' t0 Petef de Michham of !and with buildings in the parish 
Clement by Kandelwrithtestrate, paying 40rf. yearly. Witnesses : 
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prefix.] A. 2045. Grant by Thomas Jurdan and Alice his wife to Eustace, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 10 marcs, of a marc 
yearly rent from a capital messuage with two shops in the parish of St. 
Michael Candelwrihtstrate, which rent they bought of Martin Horn and 
Alice his wife, daughter of the late Stephen Nicholas. Witnesses : 
Walter Hervi, Mayor of London, Richard de Paris and John de Buddele ; 
sheriffs, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] Seal anil portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2046. Grant by Thomas de Leuesham, skinner, and William 

Doder, fuller, citizens of London, to Richard Andreu, brewer and citizen of 
London, and Elena his wife, of a certain dwelling house (mansionem) with 
a shop within Algate, London. John Lovekyn, Mayor of London, Thomas 
Legh and John Warde, sheriffs. Sunday the feast of St. Valentine, 
41 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, Monday after 
St. Valentine, 41 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2047. Grant by Richard atte Seler, citizen of London, to Richard 
Andreu and Elena, late wife of William Danyel, .brewer and citizen of 
London, of four shops with houses which he acquired of Thomas de Hale 
and Thomas dayman, cook, executors of Danyel's will, in the lane called 
' la Porejewerie ' in the parish of Holy Trinity by Algate. John Lovekyn, 
Mayor of London, John de Brikelesworth and Thomas de Irland, sheriffs. 
18 April, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, Monday after 
St. Agatha, 41 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2048. Release by E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to John de Cancia, citizen of London, of all arrears of the 4*. 
yearly rent for land in the parish of All Hallows Colemanescherche due 
to them up to Easter, 53 Henry III., provided that within two years from 
the said Easter he build thereon to a sufficient value to secure that rent in 
future ; otherwise the arrears shall be paid at the end of the two years. 
Palm Sunday, 53 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2049. Release by John Chelrey, clerk, Richard Forster, Thomas 

Vynent and Paul Gisors to Sir William Burcestre, knight, and lady Margaret 
his wife of all their right to shops and chambers by the Conduit of London, 
lately belonging to John Gisors ; they paying a yearly rent of 8 marcs for 
the same. Eve of St. John the Baptist, 9 Richard II. French. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment, in the Husting of London, 
9 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2050. Grant by Reginald de Walsingham, ' barbitonsor,' of 
London, and Marroya his wife to William the Minstrel (Istrioni) of the 
Queen of England, of a tenement at Ebbegate in St. Martin's lane in the 
parish of St. Laurence Candelwikestrete. Witnesses : John le Blund, 
Mayor of London, Robert le Callere and Peter de Bosenham, sheriffs. 
15 May, 30 Edward I. Two seals. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, 33 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2051. Release by Robert Ferthyng, apprentice of William Osebern, 

deceased, to William de Stanford and William de Orlions, sharegrinder, 
citizens of London, of all claim by virtue of bequest by Osebern's 
will to a tenement in the parish of St. Laurence Candebvykestrete. 
Witnesses: Hamo de Chygewell, Mayor of London, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2052. Duplicate of the above, omitting the principal witnesses. 
Tuesday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 1(5 Edward II. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Hustiug, 16 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A T 2053. Release by Margery, daughter and heir of William Hosebern, 

or Osebern, late citizen and barber of London, to William de Stanford and 
William de.Orlyens of the tenement she iately demised to them for a term 
of years in tlie parish of St. Laurence Candelwykestrete, formerly her father's. 
Thouston, Wednesday before St. Simon and St. Jude, 16 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2054. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Kichard de Chingeford, potter, of land with buildings 
in the parish of St. Katherine by Alegate, London, paying 40*. yearly. 
Witnesses: Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 13 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2055. Grant by Amfrey de Beckenham, rector of Hodleg', to 
Stephen de Gisseburn of the land he had in the parish of St. Michael 
Cornhill of the gift of John Bonaventure, goldsmith, son of William Bon- 
aventure, of the fee of the canons of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses : 
William son of Richard, Mayor of London, Thomas son of Thomas, William 
Grapefige, sheriffs, and others (named). [42 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2056. Grant by Alice atte Welle, John atte More, and John de 
Conyngton, executors of Adam atte Welle, deceased, to John Blakethorn, 
dyer, for their lives, of shops with houses in the south end of a certain lane 
called ' Wringesaley ' in Colmanstret, London, paving Go*, ye.arly. 20 October, 
37 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2057. Demise by Bartholomew Horwode, citizen and grocer of 
London, to Robert Racheford and others (named), citizens of London, of 
the lauds, rents, &c., near the Great Conduit in Westchepe in St. Mary 
Colcliirche parish which Bartholomew and John Porter, citizen and vintner 
of London, lately had by grant of William Lemyng, deceased ; to perform 
the will of the said Lemyng. John Stokton, knight, Mayor of London, John 
Shelley and John Aleyn, sheriffs. 5 October, 11 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2058. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Stephen le Paumer of land with buildings in the parish of All 
Hallows Colemannecherche, paying 4*. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert son 
of Fulc, then alderman, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2059. Release by Thomas and William, sons of Ralph Brun, to 
Roger King of lands and buildings that belonged to their father in the 
parish of St. Michael " as one goes towards London Bridge," extending to 
the Thames. [John?] Incomplete. Seal and portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2060. Grant by E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Adam de Bassieshawe, tailor, citizen of London, and Agnes his 
wife, daughter of Thomas de Compeworthe, of a messuage with houses 
and shops in the parish of St. Michael Bassieshawe, in Colemanestrate, 
paying 6 marcs 2s. 8rf. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, 
Mayor of London, John Horn and Ralph Blund, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[4 Edward I.] 7 wo seals. 

[Middx.] ^ A. 2061. Grant in frank almoin by Avicia daughter of Eruold de 
Gotherunlanc, widow, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, of land with buildings in Gotherunlane, and of the capital messuage 
that was John de Valascines' her brother's, in the parish of St. John Zakary, 
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beer, with an extra gallon on Sundays and Thursdays, for her life, to her 
maidservant a guest loaf (unum panem hospitis) and a gallon of medium 
beer, to be received twice or thrice a week, a reasonable portion for both 
" de potagio conventual!," and half a marc yearly rent. The canons have 
received her in chapter as a sister. Witnesses : Ralph Hardel, Mayor of 
London, Mathew Bukerel, John le Mynur, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[40 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2062. Sale and release by Ealph Brun to Roger King, for 24 marcs, 
of land and houses in St. Michael's parish, "as one goes to London Bridge," 
extending to the Thames. Witnesses : William Alderman, and others 
(named). [John.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2063. Release by William Leyk to King Edward [III.] of a tene- 
ment, and shops adjoining in London in the parish of St. Andrew at Castle 
Baynard. 10 January, 49 Edward [III.] Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Rolls. 



[Middx.] A. 2064. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to John de Cokermuth, clerk, of land in the parish of All Hallows 
Colemanchurch, London ; he paying 2 marcs yearly and undertaking to 
put up a sufficient enclosure between his land and the convent's. Witnesses: 
Richer de Refham, Mayor of London, and others (named). 3 March, 
A.D. 1310, 4 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed : " Modo vero tenet earn Simon Siinean. Quarn quidem 
" placiara habuimus dc Johanne de Enefeld in feoffamento cum capitali 
" tenemento suo in parochia Sancte Trinitatis Magne." 

[Middx.] A. 2065. Demise, by Stephen Brown, citizen and grocer of London, 
Y\ illiam Bubyngton, Robert Babyngton, Richard Quatremayns, esquire, and 
Robert Burton to Thomas Berners, esquire, and Margaret his wife, a 
daughter and heir of John Seint Jermayn, and the issue of the said 
Margaret, of a third part of a yearly rent ot 53s. 4d. issuing from lands and 
tenements now belonging to John Burcetre, knight, in St. Mary Colchirche 
parish, Westchepe ward, London, with remainders successively to the right 
heirs of John Seint Jermayn, the heirs of Joan, late wife of Thomas Goodlak, 
of Margaret, late wife of John Philpot, knight, and of Agnes, late the wife 
of John Whatton. London, 18 July, 30 Henry VI. Five seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2066. Release by Peter le Mazerer and Margaret his wife, 
daughter of Alexander le Mazerer, late citizen and goldsmith of London, to 
Roger de Mymmes, chandler, citizen of London, of the tenement the latter 
inhabits within Crepelgate, in the parish of St. Alphege, London. Reginald 
de Conductu, Mayor, Walter de Mordon and Ralph de Upton, sheriffs of 
London, John de Hingston, alderman of the ward. Sunday after All Saints' 
day, 9 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting held Monday after 
St. Valentine, 12 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2067. Grant and sale by Sir John Burcestre, knight, and 

Thomas Hoc, of Sussex, squire, to William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of 
London, of Sir John's tenement beside the Great Conduit in Westcheap in 
St. Mary Colchirche parish. Sir John shall also find the said William 
sufficient surety that if Dame Elizabeth his wife survive him she shall uot 
claim dower in the said tenement. 13 June, 31 Henry VI. English. 
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A 2068 Agreement by Gaillot clou Salterium, minstrel of the 
Qneen of England, that whereas he has granted to William Osehern ami 
Mahaut his wife, citizens of London, the tenement he had by feoflment of 
Kcnaut le Barbier and Marie his wife in Thames Street, in the parish of 
St. Laurence Candelwicstratc, for 12 marcs, and Marie was joined in the 
grant that William de Flete, barber, made them thereof ; he will induce the 
said Marie to relinquish her right to the said tenement in the Guildhall of 
London before Christmas next, or will repay William and Mahaut the 
12i marcs and their costs for repairing the said tenement. 7 August, 
30 Edward [I.] French. 

A. 2069. Grant by Hervy le Feron, citizen of London, to John de 

'Enefeud and Cristina his wife of land in the parish of All Saints 

Colemancherche, London. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor 

of London, Ralph le Fevere and Robert de Arraz, sheriffs, and others 

(named). [5 Edward I.] Seal, injured. 

Endorsed : " Johannes de Enefeld dedit nobis cum tenemento suo alio." 
" Modo hered' Johannis Page ex dimissione nostra." 

A. 2070. Grant by Ranulph de Dacre, knight, to Sir Gilbert de 
Wygeton, clerk, of all the houses and tenements he had by feoffment of the 
said Gilbert in Coleman Street, by St. Stephen's church, London. 
Witnesses : John de Preston, Mayor of London, Nicholas Pyk and John 
Hosebond, sheriffs, and others (named). [6 Edward III.] Seal. 

A. 2071. Release by Ranulph de Dacre, knight, to Sir Gilbert de 
Wygeton, clerk, of the lands and tenements he had by feoffment of the 
said Gilbert in Colemanstrete by St. Stephen's church, London. Wit- 
nesses : Richard de Aldburgh, William de Denum, Justices of the King, 
and others (named). York, 20 April, 7 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 2072. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Roger le Serjaunt of land with buildings thereon in 
Chepe ward in Colecherch parish, paying 57s. 4<f. yearly. Witnesses : 
Sir Thomas, son of Thomas son of Richard, Mayor of London, Thomas 
de Forda and Gregory de Rokesle, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[48 Henry III.] 

A. 2073. Grant by Master Alexander de Doreset to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of land 
with houses in the parish of St. Mary of Colecherche at the corner of 
Ysmongeres-lane, to support a canon to say mass daily for his soul for ever, 
such canon to be appointed by the prior ; the convent also providing for 
seven paupers every day a loaf each and a gallon of beer, some pottage and a 
dish of fish on fish days and of meat on meat days, and paying yearly to 
the heirs of Geoffrey de Mandevilla, Earl of Essex, a tercel or 4 besants, 
7*. to the monks of St. Albans, and 11*. to the monks of Holy Trinity, 
Canterbury. Witnesses : Robert, the prior of the Hospital of Jerusalem 
in England, Gerard, the prior of St. Bartholomew's, Warin, the. prior 
of the New Hospital without Bishopsgate, Alexander, canon of Brid- 
lington, " my nephew," Andrew Bukerel, Mayor of London, Gererd Bat, 
Henry de Edelmeton, sheriffs, and others (named). [17 Henry III.] 

A. 2074. Release by Thomas Hoo, esquire, to William Lemyng, 
citizen and grocer of London, of all lands, tenements, and rents formerly 
belonging to William Burcestre, knight, and then to John Burcestre, 
knight, his son, in the parish of St. Mary Colchirche, by the Conduit in 
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[Mirtdx.] A.. 2075. Grant by Walter Flemeng to Walter Scot of the land and 
buildings thereon which he had of the fee of the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, in the parish of All Hallows Colemancherche towards Alcgate, 
London, paying the said convent 16*. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Gregory do 
Rokesle, Mayor of London, Nicholas de Wintona and William de Farendon, 
sheriffs, and others (named). [9 Edward I.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2076. Grant by William the Minstrel (Istrio) of the Queen of 
England, to William Osebern and Matilda his wife, of his tenement at 
Ebbegate in the parish of St. Laurence Candelwikestrete, in Thames Street, 
by St. Martin's Lane. Witnesses : John le Blund, Mayor, Robert le 
Callere and Peter de Bosenho, sheriffs of London, Adam de Rokesle, 
aldermen of the ward, and others (named). [30 Edward I.] Portion of 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2077. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Richer le Boton', citizen and merchant of London, 
of two shops and a cellar in the parish of St. Mary Colcherche, paying 
therefor 40s. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, Warden of 
London, Henry le Bole and Elias Russel, sheriffs, and others (named). 
Sunday after St. Martin, 20 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2078. Grant by Richard Trug, citizen and girdler of London, to 
Adam de Mundene, ' batour,' citizen of London, of a tenement with 
buildings thereon and garden in the parish of St. Stephen of Colemanestrete, 
London ; paying 4 marcs yearly to Holy Trinity, London, and 2s. 8d. to 
St. Stephen's church. Witnesses : Stephen de Abindou, Mayor of 
London, Hamo Godchep and William de Bodele, sheriffs, and others 
(named). Sunday before St. Matthew the Apostle, 10 Edward II. Portion 
of seal. 

Endorsed: " In manu nostra pi'o cantaria pro anima domine Margarete, 
" quondam Regine Anglic, comitis Regis Edwardi filii Regis Henrici, 
" per dominum Gilbertum de Wigetone, dicte domine executorem." 

[Middx.] A. 2079. Grant by Richard Thrug, citizen and girdler of London, to 
Adam de Munden, 'batour,' citizen of London, of four shops with 
curtilages in the parish of St. Stephen Colemanestrete, London. Wit- 
nesses : Stephen de Abyndon, Mayor of London, Hamo Godchiep and 
William de Bodelee, sheriffs, and others (named). Friday after the 
Epiphany, 9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2080. Grant by John, sou of John son of Peter, citizen of London, 
to Richard Thrug, citizen and girdler of London, of four shops with 
curtilages in the parish of St. Stephen Colcmauest.rete, London. Wit- 
nesses : Richer de Refham, Mayor of London, Richard de Welleford 
and Simon de Mereworth, sheriffs, Nicholas Pycot, alderman of the ward, 
and others (named). [5 Edward II.] Seal. 



[Middx.] A. 2081. Release by W., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Simon de Bereford, baker, of the 38s. *ld. arrears due to them 
for a house in the parish of St. Michael in Bassishawe, London, that Robert 
Sturdy formerly held of them at 13*. (id. yearly, provided that he repair 
it at his own cost as long as he inhabits it, and by Michaelmas, 14 Edward I., 
make it distrainable by the canons, and pay the rent faithfully : otherwise 
they may distrain on it till their arrears are satisfied. The morrow of 
St. Margaret the Virgin, 14 Edward I. Seal. 

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A 2082 Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John fie Bekeham of land with houses in Goleman- 
cherchc parish, paying 4*. yearly. Witnesses :-Gerva Se Barn, alderman, 
Thomas do Basing, and others (named). [Henry 1 

Endorsed: " Modo heredes Ricardi de Chingeford : modo Willielmus de 
Coventre, sadeler : modo Robertus Knechebol." Portion of seal. 

A 2083 Grant by John called Marshal, of Aulton, to Gilbert de 
Cantebruo-e, palmer, of the lease that Edmund son of Benedict Bellmaker 
(Campanar') made him of land in the parish of St. Stephen Colemanne- 
strete. Witnesses : William Eswy, then alderman, Peter son of Alan, and 
others (named). Portion of seal. 

A. 2084. Release by Walter le Vyelur, painter, to Walter le Fuster 
of all his land with buildings in Bassishawe in St. Michael's parish. 
Witnesses : Sir Ealph Hardel, Mayor of London, William Eswy, draper, 
and Richard de Ewell, sheriffs, John son of Adrian, alderman of the ward, 
and others (named). [41 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 2085. Demise by Elice, late the wife and the executrix of the will 
of Al'bred Gubbe, citizen and fishmonger of London, to Sir Thomas Richer, of 
Sauston, rector of All Hallows on London Wall, of all her term and estate 
in the lands and tenements in London which Thomas de Chiggewell, son of 
Thomas de Chiggewell, the elder, citizen and cordwainer of London, had 
by bequest of his said father and granted to the said Albred for 10 years 
from 30 November, 9 Edward III. Tuesday the feast of St. Thomas the 
Apostle, A.D. 1339, 13 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

A. 2086. Grant by Nicholas de Chiggewell, son of Thomas de 
Chiggewell, the elder, citizen and cordwainer of London, to Sir Thomas 
Richer, rector of All Hallows on London Wall, of 13 shops in the parish of 
St. Katherine in the churchyard of Holy Trinity, London, in Alegate ward ; 
also release of the lands and tenements Richer had by demise of Elice, late 
wife of Albred Gubbe, in the same parish [see A. 2085] ; and grant of two 
shops with two solars and 4s. rent in the same parish that Robert de 
Fordham granted Thomas de Chiggewell, his brother, to make a well in the 
latter's garden to receive the water from the houses that are now Thomas 
Sauvage's, who holds them for 4 years from the present date, when they 
revert to Nicholas. Andrew Aubrey, Mayor of London, Roger de Forsham 
and William de Thorneye, sheriffs, Richard de Berkyng, alderman of the 
ward. Friday, Christmas Eve, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 2087. Will of Thomas deChigewell, citizen of London. Bequeaths 
100*. for his obsequies : 5s. to the work of London Bridge : to Elice his 
wife his capital messuage with shops, &c., in London in the parish of 
St. Katherine by Trinity, Alegate, and yearly rents of 10s., 24s. 8d., 4s., 
10s., and lls. for her life, with remainder after her death to Thomas and 
Nicholas, his sons, in the proportions herein specified ; after the death of 
either the other to inherit the whole, with ultimate remainder to his own 
right heirs. Bequeaths also to Elice his chamber and all utensils in 
chamber, hall and brewhouse ; and to John de Lincoln, his servant, all 
the implements of his trade, with the chests and forms in his shop, &c. 
Tuesday after St. Gregory the Pope, A.D. 1312. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate before the official of the archdeacon 
of London, 16 March, A.D. 1312, and granting of administration : also of 
probate and enrolment at the [Husting for] Common Pleas, [London,] 
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Middx. A. 2088. Final concord between Thomas Torkescy, of Southwark, 

plaintiff, and John Iford, brewer, and Agnes his wife, dpforciants, concern- 
ing a messuage and land in Edmenton and Enefeld, which, for the sum of 
10/., the latter acknowledge to belong to the former by their gift. 
Quindene of Hilary, 15 Eichard II. 

[Middx.] ^ 2089. Memorandum of the enrolment at the Husting for Common 
Pleas, Monday before St. Martin, 11 Edward II., of the grant by Ralph 
de Storteforde, citizen and glover of London, to John Traynel, of the 
same city, of the lands and tenements he had by gift of Thomas de 
Vernoun in the parish of St. George's Eastcheap, London, save a stone 
house with a kitchen and the land it stands on; paying therefor yearly 
56s. 8d. to Edmund Lambyn, 4s. to the prior of Holy Trinity, London, 
4s. to St. George's aforesaid, and 40rf. to the heirs of Matilda le Blount. 
Witnesses : John de Wenegrave, Mayor of London, and others (named). 
Sunday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 11 Edward II. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of an acknowledgment by Eichard de Perstede 
and William d6 Fisseburne, tenants of a tenement formerly Thomas de 
Estchepe's in St. George's parish, at the Husting, London, that they are 
bound for the said tenement in 4s. yearly to the prior of Holy Trinity, 
Lonflon, who had impleaded them by writ of gavelette : and the recognisance 
is in the red book. Monday before the Purification, 16 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2090. Surrender by Matilda, executrix and late the wife of John de 
Tedewale, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the tenement 
that her said husband held for term of years by their demise in the parish 
of St. Stephen's Colmanstrete. Monday after Michaelmas, 23 Edward III. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middi.] A. 2091. Grant by Eichard Thrug, citizen and girdler of London, to 
the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 6s. Sd. yearly rent from 
the shops that John, son of John son of Peter, gave him in the parish of 
St. Stephen's Colemanstrete, and from the tenement the said prior and 
convent granted him. Witnesses : John de Gysorcio, Mayor of London, 
Simon de Mereworth and Eichard de Welleford, sheriffs, and others (named) . 
Sunday after St. Edmund the King, 5 Edward II. 8eal. 

LMiddx.] A. 2092. Release by Agnes, late the wife of John Walensis, of Kentish 
Town, to Eichard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
all the land pertaining to her as dower of the tenement the said John held 
in the said town of the fee of William de Blemont. Witnesses : Master 
Eobert de Teffunt, Eoger de Beuchedrey, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2093. Eelease by William Tanner, of Edelmetun, to Eichard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Wd. yearly rent that 
Eichard Black, of Edelmeton, pays for a messuage in Edelmeton, between 
the road to Edelmeton church and Eymor. Witnesses: John Blund, 
Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Modo solvit istum redditum Thomas Baron." 

[Middx.] A. 2094. Grant by Geoffrey de Say, son and heir of William de 
Say, to Ealph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all 
the lands and tenements they recovered in the King's Court for a debt of 
40/. by the Statute Merchant against Stephen le Cover in Edelmeton, 
which are extended at 18s. yearly ; to be held till the said debt be 
completely levied. " Caunterbures," Wednesday before the Translation 
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[Middx.] A. 2095. Final concord between William de Say, plaintiff, and 
Richard, prior of Holy Trinity, London, tenant of land and a messuage in 
Edelmeton, which the said William acknowledged to belong to the prior 
and his church ; and grant by the same to the same of 8 acres that 
John Richer formerly held in the same town. Octave of St. Hilary, 
28 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2096. Grant in frank almoin by William de Say, son of Geoffrey 
de Say, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
the land that John Richer held in Edelmeton; and confirmation by the 
same to the same of the land they have of the gift of William Walding. 
Witnesses: John Blund, Richard de Gisortz, Gilbert de Totehain, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2097. Grant by William de Raimes to Humfrey Bucheunte of a 
hide of land in Eggeswere, at the wood between the ways to St. Albans 
and Watford, and the land he held of his father, to be held by the service 
of a fifth part of a knight's fee to be paid in money ; for the ] 6 marcs he and 
his father owed Humfrey, who releases them from the debt. Witnesses : 
Ralph Brito, constable, Baldwin Crisp, sheriff, William de Coveham, 
Geoffrey Bucheunte, and others (named). [15-19 Henry II.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2098. Licence to Richard Andrewe to assign 'to the prior and 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, a messuage and toft in the parish of 
Holy Trinity, London, held of the King in capite in free burgage, as is all 
the city of London ; the statute of mortmain notwithstanding. 6 November, 
1 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2099. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph de Gardino and Roesia 
his wife to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
\2d. out of the 4*. that Robinel Butcher paid yearly for the moiety of a 
shop he held of them in Eastcheap market. Witnesses : Gilbert son of 
Fulk, alderman, Robert Long, Roger de Beucoudroy, and others (named). 

Middx. A. 2100. Counterpart of A. 2088. 

[Middx.] A. 2101. Grant by Godfrey de Essex and Lecia his wife to Master 
John Rosamund, clerk, of one marc quit rent of the two marcs that Robert 
deVogele pays yearly for a messuage in the parish of St. Mary Abchurch in 
Candelwrihcestrate, London. Witnesses : Sir Hugh, [Warden] of London, 
[Robert de] Cornhulle and Thomas de Basinges, sheriffs, and others 
(named). [54 Henry III.] Fragment of seal. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2102. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John de Anesty of a dwelling house in Edelmeton, 
paying 2s. yearly and saving foreign service and the common rights of the 
canons in Henefeld wood. Witnesses : John de Kodres, Gilbert de 
Toteham, and others (named). [Henry HI.] 

[Middx.] A. 2103. Grant iu frank almoin by Jordan Alderman, son of Jordan sou 
of Sperling, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land that William 
son of Nicholas held of his father and afterwards of himself in the parish 
of St. George's Eastcheap. Witnesses : John de Paris, deacon, and others 
(named) ; and of the nobles of this city " Henry son of Alwin, Richard son 
of Reiner, and others (named). [Henry II.] 

[Middx.] A. 2104. Grant by Geoffrey de Wiltun to Richard, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his land in Edelmetun called 

Heghefeld,' paying 18d. yearly. Witnesses : William Peverel, Robert de 

Heyrun, William de Winbis, and others (named). [Henry III.] Portion 

of seal. 

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[Middx.] A. 2105. Grant by William de Sheffeld, son of John de Sheffold, to 

Thomas de Bryncheslee and Joan his wife of the garden he had by feoffinent 
of Ambrose de Novo Burgo, clerk, at ' la Charryng ' by Westminster. Sunday 
before St. George, 19 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Eoll. 

[Herts.] A. 2106. Obligation of John de Borham that he and his heirs 

will pay to Adam de Stratton, clerk, in his manor of Edgeware, 5*. yearly 
for their lands in Watford, Bysseye, Oxhaye, Idulvestre and elsewhere. 
Witnesses : Sir David de Jarpenvile, Henry de Tottehale, John Kenelm, 
and others (named). Tuesday before St. Matthias the Apostle, A.D. 1274. 

Middx. A. 2107. Release by Thomas de Derleye, of co. Derby, to Richard, 

the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in a 
portion of a grove in Edelmetun which he had by grant of John de la Forde. 
Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 15 Edward II. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2108. Release by John de Wodegate, of Edelineton, to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Id. yearly rent which 
they were wont to pay for two acres of land in Edelmeton. Witnesses : 
Gilbert de Toteham, John de Anesty, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2109. Bond of William Tynbeth, the prior, and the convent of the 

Charterhouse near London to Thomas, Cardinal [Wolsey] in 1000 marcs to 
observe the award of the arbitrators (named) chosen to decide all suits, 
quarrels, and matters of variance between the Charterhouse and the 
monastery of St. Bartholomew's, West Smithfield, London. 9 February, 
17 Henry VIII. Conventual seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2110. Release by Agnes de Fonte, late the wife of William de Fonte, 

to W., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right 
by way of dower in land in Edelmethon parish. The morrow of the Apostles 
Peter and Paul, 15 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2111. Release by Alice, late the wife of Robert de Heyron, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all right by way of 
dower in the lands, tenements, &c., which they had by grant of her said 
husband in Edelmeton. Witnesses : Geoffrey Minning', John de Aldenham, 
John de Lesnes, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2112. Grant by Geoffrey son of William de Edolmeton to Sir 
W[alter], archdeacon of Norfolk, of the land that Sir W. de la Forde sold 
to the said archdeacon. Witnesses : Master John Rosamund, Sir Serle de 
Haliwell, clerk, Sir William de Plesiz, chaplain, Sir John Blund, of 
Edolmeton, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2113. Grant by John Bokeointe, son of Geoffrey Bokeointe, to 

the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 4s. quit 
rent issuing from land that Gilbert de Schelford held of him in St. 
Edmund's parish ; 2s. to be spent on the canons' refection on the day of his 
anniversary. Witnesses : John Travers, Gilbert son of Fulk, aldermen, 
Simon Blund, John de Lesnes, and others (named). The Purification, 
A.D. 1221. 

[Middx.] A. 2114. Final concord made at Westminster, before the King 

himself, Hubert de Burgo, Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England, Martin de 
Pateshill, Thomas de Muleton, Thomas de Hayden, Justices, whereby 
William de Berkicg, and Alice his wife, deforciants, grant to Richard, the 
prior of Holy Trinity, London, plaintiff, 11 acres of land in Edelmeton, 
paying 3.s. yearly. Easter term, 1 1 Henry III. 

Annexed: Grant by William de Berking and Alice his wife, daughter of 
Richard Attewelle, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 



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London, of 11 acres of land in Edelmctun, in the field callc 
Ordmaresgcrd, &c., paying ,'5.v. yearly. Witnesses: William 
Richard Hlund, and others (named). [II Henry 111.] 

A. 2115. Grant by Alice, daughter of Richard de Fonte, of Edcltneton, 
to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in 
Edelmeton called ' Stonipiktell.' Witnesses: John de Codres, sheriff of 
Middlesex, John Blund, John dc Anesty, and others (named). [23 
Henry III.] 

A. 2116. Demise by William Burcestre, knight, and Margaret his 
wife, to John Chelrey, clerk, Richard Forster, and Thomas Vyncnt of a 
yearly rent of 8 marcs issuing from their tenements, shop?, and solars by 
the Conduit, London. Friday after St. Peter the Apostle, 9 Richard II. 
Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for Pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 9 Richard II. 

A. 2117. Release by William son of Reginald Danger, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a quit-rent of 8s. 4d. 
from land and buildings in the parish of St. Andrew Eastcheap, viz. the 
rent Rosier Baker pays for the stone house there (saving to the canons the 
5s. they"receive from the same house) ; and of ^ Ib. of cummin or 2d. that 
Ralph Sperlenc pays for land with buildings adjoining the said stone house. 
Witnesses : Richard llcnger, Mayor of London, Andrew Bukerel, John 
Travers, [sheriffs,] Ralph Sperlenc, alderman, and others (named). 
[10-11 Henry III.] 

A. 2118. Memorandum that " six charters are in the custody of the 
prioress of St. Helen, viz. for land in Eggwere and Kingesberi and for a 
rent by the church of St. Wereburga in Frideistrate, London, and I had 
inspection last on the morrow of St. John the Baptist. Witness : Alice 
iny sister. 54 Henry III." 

A. 2119. Grant in frank almoin by Robert Blund, son of Bartholomew 
Blund, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 3*. Id. quit-rent issuing 
from land in the parishes of St. Andrew by Estchepe and St. Giles of 
Crupelgate. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor of London, Roger son of Alan, 
William de Haverhull, Henry, archdeacon of Stafford, Robert son of Aliz 
and Simon de Aldernmnburi. sheriffs, and others (named.) [3 John.] 

A. 2120. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Geoffrey Blund, carpenter, of Edelmetun, of land in the field 
called ' Menochenefeld ' in Edelmetun. Witnesses : William de Forda, 
Hugh Peverel, John de Aldenham, and others (named). [Honry III.] 

A. 2121. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Margery, the prioress of St. Mary of Clerkenwell, of an interest 
in a tenement in Edelmeton. Witnesses: Adam de Basing, Mayor of 
London, Nicholas [Bat and Laurence] de Frowik, sheriffs, Jordan . . ., 
sheriff of Middlesex, Richard Chaplain, warden of the said nuns, and others 
(named). Octave of the Epiphany, 36 Henry III. Much injured, only 
fragment remaining. 

A. 2122. Grant from Gervase .... to John , 

seemingly relative to property in the parishes of St. James, .... East- 
cheap. All Hallows Cornhill, St. Benedict Cornhill, and in Coleinanstreet and 
Woodstreet. Witnesses: Reginald Bucuinte, Richard son ofMicah', and 
others (named). Merest fragment of document, endorsed. Fragment of 
seal. 

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[Middx.] A. 2124. Grant by P., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, of a prebend to Geoffrey sou oi' Stephen in exchange for a rent ot' 
'27s. 6(7., consisting of rents of Gs. from a shop in Eastcheap market, 5s. from 
a tenement in the parish of All Hallows towards Garschirch, 3Gil. from 
land in St. Benedict's parish, \8d. from land in riolemaunestrale, 3s. from 
land in Staninge-lane, 7*. from land in [St. Michael's parish, Wude-J 
strate, and 2s. from land in Wude-strate of the fee of the monks of St. Alfaans. 
Witnesses : Henry son of Ailwin, Mayor of London, Roger son of Alan, 
Williamson of Sabelinn, and others (named). [Richard I.] Muck injured. 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2125. Release by Hugh Bardulf to Geoffrey son of Stephen of a 
yearly service of gloves for carrying the hawk, due for certain land in 
London that was Ingulfs in the parish of St. James on the hythc (super 
Ripam), of the fee of John de Limesia; all his right to which land 
Geoffrey has given up to him, together with John de Limesia's grant 
thereof, and has also released any right he has in any other lands 
in London of the fee of the said John. Witnesses : Geoffrey son 
of Peter, the King's Justiciar, Gr. de Boclande, Master Ralph de Stoke, 
Henry, Mayor of London, Thomas de Haverhull, and others (named). 
[John.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A, 2126. Sale and release by Andrew son and heir of William 

Bonaventnre, to John Bonaventure, goldsmith, his brother, of land in 
Cornhull, London, in St. Michael's parish, that came to his father and 
himself through Emma Bonaventure his grandmother, mother of the said 
William, of the fee of the canons of Holy Trinity, London, paying the said 
canons 3s; yearly. Witnesses : Roger son of Roger, alderman, Richard de 
Enefield, and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2127. Grant by Richard de Gysorz to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in the field called ' Leghe ' in 
Edelmeton. Witnesses : John Blund, Thomas Picot, John de Anesty, 
and others (named). [Henry HI.] 

[Middx.] A. 2128. Acknowledgment by Nicholas son of Joce that the prior 

and convent of Holy Trinity, London, owe him nothing for the land they 
hold of him in Edelmeton by reason of the land Peter de Pelevile and his 
wife gave him there, except the accustomed rent of 38d. paid to the said 
Peter. Day of the Apostles Philip and James, 37 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2129. Grant by Thomas Abel, citizen and merchant of London, to 
Adam de Strattone, clerk, of 9s. yearly rent issuing from land with houses 
thereon in ' la Crokedelane,' by the churchyard of St. Michael Candelwe- 
strete, London. Witnesses : Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, 
Thomas Box and Ralph de la More, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
Thursday the feast of St. Peter ad Cathedram, 8 Edward I. Seal. 

[Herts.] A. 2130. Grant by Ralph the Clerk of Westmelne to John de Marines 
of all his land in Brademede. Witnesses: Roger Hawkes, Aubrey de 
Marines, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2131. Grant by Robert Heyron to Richard, the prior, and the canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, of a croft in Edelmeton, between the grove 
belonging to the canons and the road to Enef eld wood. Witnesses : William 
Peverel, Picot de Marisco, John de Anesty, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2132. Release by Eoger de Estchep to John, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in a shop in the parish of 
St. Leonard's, Estchep, that Walter Joye sold to him. Witnesses : Ralph 
Hardel, Mayor of London, Matthew Bukerel, John le Minur, sheriffs, ;md 
others (named). 40 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2133. Grant by William de Roquesle, citizen of London, to John 
le Clerc, of the Vintry, that he and his heirs may always have a paling 
(un paliz) on this side of and beyond his ditch, to the corner of William's 
garden towards the south, so that the water may have free course between 
the palings as hitherto ; in return for which John grants him free entry 
and egress by his gate towards the south to cleanse his ditch which is 
between their tenements as often as need shall require. Witnesses : 
Gregory de Roquesle, Stephen Pykron, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
French. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2134. Release by William de Gisebourne, son and heir of Stephen 
de Gisebourne, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
the land that descended to him at his father's death in St. Michael's parish, 
Cornhill, London, of the fee of the said canons, for which they received 3s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Sir Walter Hervi, Mayor of London, John de 
Bodelle and Richard de Parys, sheriffs, Walter le Poter, alderman of the 
ward, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2135. Grant by William Flori, citizen of London, to John de 
Hodesdone, baker, and Katherine his wife of a tenement with buildings, 
shops, &c., in the parish of All Hallows Colemanchirche, London, by 
Belyeteres-lane ; paying the rents specified. Witnesses: John le Blount, 
Mayor of London, William Cosin, Reginald de Thoudlegh, sheriffs, Thomas 
Sely, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [34 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2136. Release by John, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to the Knights Templars and the house of the Hospital of 
Jerusalem, of their right in a messuage that the brethren of the Temple 
and Hospital aforesaid have by bequest of John de Valescines, deceased, at 
the top of Godron-lane, in the parish of St. John Zakary, London. The 
Annunciation, 40 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2137. Grant by W., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Roger le Poter, of land iu Edelmeton, paying therefor 2*. 
yearly. Witnesses : Richard de Anesti, John de Marisco, and others 
(named). [Edward I.] 

[Middx.1 A. 2138. Grant by John de Tolusan to Anselm de Olendene and 
Alditha de Coleham his wife, for the latter's life, of a house in the parish of 
St. Clement Candelwikestrate ; they paying Id. yearly and doing repairs. 
Witnesses : Ralph Assewy, Mayor of London, Thomas de Dunolm, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). 27 Henry III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2139. Grant by Richard the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Roger de Mendeham of land in the parish of St. 
Benedict by Cornhell, paying 3*. yearly. Witnesses : James Blund, 
then alderman, Master Benedict de Mandeham, Master Walter Tre<, oz and 
others (named). Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2140. Grant by Ralph de Hayrun to Robert his brother, of land 
[in Edelmeton] between Langheg and the long bridge payino- 18rf 
yearly. Witnesses : Robert the Chaplain of Eudelmeton, John the 
Chaplain of Toteham, Ralph de Querendona, Picot de Marisco, and others 
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[Middx.] A. 2141. Grant, by Peter the Chaplain to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, in frank almoiu, of all his land in the parish of All Hallows, 
Colemannechirch. Witnesses : Anselm the Priest, Hclias, Thomas and 
William Colnere, Richard de Araz, and others (named). Portion of 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2142. Grant by Gerard Beivin, of London, and Alice called ' la 
Blunde,' his wife, for the souls of Thomas de Basinge, late husband of the 
said Alice, and Peter de Basinge, their son, deceased, to Eustace, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of their land with houses in the 
parish of All Hallows Colemarmecherche in London, paying yearly I2d. to the 
monks of St. Saviour of Bermoudsey ; the canons receiving them into their 
fraternity aud the spiritual participation of all masses and alms in their 
church. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor, Sirs John Horn aud 
Ralph Blund, sheriffs of London, Sir John de Northampton, alderman of 
the ward, and others (named). Day of St. Martin the Archbishop, 

3 Edward I. Seal and portion of seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, London, 
11 November, 3 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2143. Grant by Helena, late the wife of Thomas de Sarterino, citizen 
of London, to Walter le Flemeng, of Bixle, of laud in the parish of All 
Hallows Colemannecherche, London. Witnesses : Sir Walter Hervi, then 
Mayor of London, John de Buddele and Richard de Paris, sheriffs, John 
de Norhamton, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [56] Henry III. 
Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2144. Grant by Richard de Preston to Eichard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmetun, stretching along 
the wood to the north. Witnesses : Eichard de Plessez, William de 
Dersett', Picot de Marisco, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2145. Release by Matilda, late the wife of John de la Forde, of 
Edelmeton, to Sir Roger, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, of a certain portion of a grove in Edelmeton. London, 

4 Edward III. Portion of the document gone. 

[Middx.] A. 2146. Grant by William de Earn' to Adam son of Eanulph sou of 
Adam, of half his land in Egeswere and [Sta]nmere, which Eanulph, Adam's 
father, held of Eoger, William's father, except his dwelling house at 
Stanmere, and the church and the meadow west of his garden, to hold by 
the service of half a knight's fee ; and also a reasonable road for a horse 
and cart through his land from Adam's house to the church. For this 

grant Adam has given him six marcs, and to Sara his wife 5s. Witnesses: 

Eoger, prior of St. Bartholomew's, Bichard de Earn', Geoffrey Bucuiut, 
William le Engleis, and others (named). [Henry II.?] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2147. Grant by John son of John, of Edelmeton, to Eichard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40 marcs, of a messuage 
in Edelmeton with four pieces of land, one abutting on the messuage in 
the field called ' Pleyestowe,' and another in Heghefeld ; land in the field 
called ' Langeheg,' land called ' Schaddesland ' in the field called ' Heghe- 
feld,' and land adjoining extending along the road called ' Eodwey ' ; four 
acres called ' Dane,' land in Heghesfeld, and land in Edelmeton Marsh, 
stretching to the Lea ; and a yearly rent of 12rf. issuing from a messuage 
and land in Edelmeton. The Purification, 34 Henry III. 
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A 2148. Release by Sibyl, late the wife of William Parys, to Adam dp. 
Strat'ton, cle'rk, for ,50 marcs, of a messuage with curtilage and pastuiv in 
Eo-o-eswere, and a yearly rent of 12 marcs in which he was bound to her for 
her life. Sunday before the Purification, 5 Edward I. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Memoranda Rolls of the 
Exchequer, before the Barons, eve of the Purification, 5 Edward I. 

A. 2149. Grant by Robert de Heirun, son of Ralph de Heirun, to 
Adelstan deNorwic', citizen of London, of an acre of meadow in Edelmeton. 
For this grant Adelstan has given him 30s., to Robert his son, 2*., and to 
Cicely, his daughter, 2*. Witnesses : John son of Walter, William 
Blund, Richard Waleis, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 2150. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Peter Spirk of land in Edelmeton. Witnesses : John 
Blund, W illiam de Forda, Thomas Pykot, and others (named). [ Henry III.] 

Endorsed: " Modo Petrus le Rowe et Johannes Cocus ut dicitur, set 
divis' est inter eos, et ideo inquiratur." 

A. 2151. Grant by John son of John, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the yearly rent they were 
wont to pay him for lands and tenements in Edelmeton and London ; 
paying therefor yearly one clove of gilliflower. Octave of the Purification, 
47 Henry ITI. 

A. 2152. Final concord between Gilbert, prior of Holy Trinity, 
London, plaintiff, and John son of John, deforciant, concerning 40 acres of 
wood in Edelmetou. Octave of Michaelmas, 49 Henry III. 

A. 2153. Grant in frank almoin by John son of John, of Edelmeton. 
to Gilbert, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 
100 marcs, of the grove called ' Silvan's Grove ' (grava Selvani) in 
Edelmeton. Witnesses : Thomas Picot, Hugh Peverel, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2154. Letters of attorney of Henry de Lacy and Margaret his 
wife, authorising Henry son of Elyas, their bailiff of Coleham, to give 
Adam de Stratton, clerk, full seisin of their manors of Eggeswere and 
Kingesburi and the services of the free men who hold of them in Little 
Stanmere. Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 
56 Henry III. Seal, injured. 

A. 2155. Release by William de la Forde, of Edelmethon, to Hugh 
Peverel, son of William Peverel, of Edelmethon, of all his right to half a 
hide of land in Edelmethon, which he sought from Hugh by a writ of 
right in the court of Sir William Say, knight ; in return for the grant to 
him by Hugh of land in Langheg and elsewhere, and a rent of l(jd., for 
which he will pay the said Hugh 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Peter son of 
Alan, John de Anesty, and others (named). 

A. 2156. Agreement made between Cicely and Lucy, daughters of 
Walram, whereby Cicely releases to Lucy all her right in the lands in 
Eggeswere and Stanmere which belonged to Walram and Lucy Bukquinte 
their mother ; and Lucy releases to Cicely her right in a stall and solar 
thereto belonging in Westcheph in the parish of St. Mary of Arches, and 
next to Corveisere-strate, paying Id. yearly for the King's soccage. 
Witnesses : Sirs Andrew Bukerel. Mayor of London, Richard llengor, 
Roger Due, Reyner de Bungeia, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 2157. Grant by John son of John, of Edclnieton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an acre of meadow in 
Edelmeton Marsh, extending along the Lea. Witnesses : William de 
Forda, John de Anesty, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). [Henry III.] 



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[Middx.] A. 2158. Release by James Sune to Richard, the prior, and the canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right to land in Edelmeton in the field 
called ' Langeheg.' Witnesses : John Blund, Thomas Picot, Richard de 
Gisorz, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2159. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Geoffrey Cook, of Edelmeton, of a messuage with 
houses formerly Reginald Dossere's in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William 
de Forda, Thomas Picot, John son of John, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2160. Grant by William de Beniton to Richard, the prior,- and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 8rf. yearly rent, part of \Q^d. yearly 
rent paid him by Vincent le Peuerer for land in Edelmeton. VYitn esses : 
John Blund, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2161. Grant by Richard son of Vincent de Haveringes, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 30*., of 
an acre of land in Edehnetone in the field called ' Langeheg,' paying 
therefor 3d. yearly. Witnesses: William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2162. Release by Saer de Kdelmeton, clerk, to the prior and 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of ail his right in yearly rents of 8d. and 
3d. they owed him for a croft called ' Suthfeld ' and an acre of land in 
Langheg, in Edelmeton, respectively. Witnesses : William de Ford, John 
de Marisco, Roger Spyrk, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2163. Grant in frank almoin by Vincent le Peuerier, of London, 
to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 100*., 
of all his land in the field called ' Suthfeld ' in Edelmeton, near the high 
road between Toteham and Edelmeton; paying therefor yearly 16JJ- to 
William, son of Reginald de Benintone. Witnesses : John Blund, Gilbert 
de Toteham, Richard de Gisortz, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2164. Grant by William son of Peter de Berga, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres of laud in the 
croft culled ' Mottescroft ' in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Forda, 
Peter Spirk, Richard le May, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2165. Grant by William son of Peter de Berga, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in the field called 
' Langeheg,' part adjoining land called ' Stinkindeland ' ; for which grant 
the canons have paid him 40s. 4d. and released Cd. of the 2s. he owed them 
for land in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Forda, John sou of John, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2166. Grant by William son of Peter de Berga, of Edehnetone, to 
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 10 acres in Edelmetone called 
' Brihteuefeld ' and ' Sawardescroft,' between the road to Reginald le 
Dossere's messuage on the south and ' Tresesredinge,' land belonging to the 
canons, on the north, and abutting en Langefeld. For this grant they have 
given him 13 marcs 20d. to pay his debts. Witnesses: Thomas Pikot, 
Hugh Peverel, aiid others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2167. Grant by John sou of John, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 100*., of land in 
Edelmeton called ' Schaddeslond ' in Hcghefeld ; and release of 6d. of the 
yearly rent they owe him for tenements in Edelmeton. Witnesses : John 
de Marines, Gilbert de Toteham, John de Chodres, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

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[Middx.] A. 2168. Grant by John son of John, of Edelmetone, to Richard, thn 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of four acres called ' Dane ' 
in Edelmetone. Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Picot, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] 

Endorsed : " Vacua quia continetur in carta duodeciina." 

[Middx.] A. 2169. Grant by John son of John, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land iu the field called 
' Langeheg ' in Edelmeton. Witnesses : Gilbert de Totebam, Jobn de 
Anesty, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, injured. 
Endorsed: "Vacua quia continetur in duodecima." 

[Middx.] A. 2170. Grant by John son of John, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canoiis of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton 
extending to other land they hold of him called ' Shaddesland ' and along 
the road called ' Rodwey.' Witnesses : John Blund, Gilbert de Toteham, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Portion of seal. 
Endorsed : " Vacua quia continetur in duodecima." 

[Middx.] A. 2171. Grant in frank almoin by John son of John, of Edelmeton, 
to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 12d. 
yearly rent that Richard de Fonte pays for a messuage and land in 
Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Forda, William son of Geoffrey, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] 

Endorsed: "Vacua quia continetur in xii ma ." 

[Middx.] A. 2172. Enrolment at the [Husting for] Common Pleas, held 
Monday before St. Dunstan the Bishop, 6 Edward II., of the following 
grants : 

(1.) Grant by William Hardell, citizen of London, to Thomas his son 
of two shops with room over and garden in the parish of All Hallows 
Fenchirche, London, reaching to the Earl of Gloucester's tenement, and the 
yearly rent from a tenement in the parish of All Hallows of Staning- 
geschirche, paying yearly 40d. to Holy Trinity, London, and five marcs 
to himself for life ; with remainder to his other son John. Witnesses : 
Sir John le Blond, Mayor, John de Lincoln, Roger de Parys, sheriffs of 
London, John de Armentiers, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
6 May, 33 Edward I. 

(2.) Grant by the same to John, his son by Agnes his wife, of three 
shops with rooms over adjoining the above shops, paying yearly 40d. to 
Holy Trinity, London, and 5 marcs to himself for life ; with remainder 
to his other son Thomas. Witnesses as aboye. 8 May, 33 Edward I. 
Paper. 

[Middx.] A. 2173. Indenture witnessing that whereas Richard Forster, of co. 
Leicester, and a citizen of London, is bound to John Tenbury, of co. 
Worcester, in 2001., to be paid at Michaelmas next, Tenbury grants that if 
Henry Halton, grocer, John Gedney, Philip Bangor, clothiers, citizens of 
London, and Richard Thorp, rector of St. Swithin's, London, be impleaded 
for the lands and tenements with ten shops annexed that were Katherine 
de la Pole's, and which they lately purchased, in the parishes of St. Mary 
Magdalene by Old Fish Street and St. Benedict by Pouleswharf at 
Petreslane-hende, London (except the yearly rents of 40s. due to Sir 
William Marny, knight, and 8s. to Christchurch, London, from the same), or 
any rent issuing therefrom be hereafter recovered against them by judgment 
of the Court at Guildhall, London, and they warn the said Forster to 
intervene in such plea within a quarter of a year after its commencement 
and they defend it at the cost of the said Forster ; then the bond shall be 
of force, to the value of the portion of the premises recovered as aforesaid 
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Annexed : Grant by Ralph, the prior, and tho convent of [Christ] 
Church, London, to Hugh Palmir of the land that Algar held, paying 8*. 
yearly. Witnesses: Robert son of Herlicun, Ailwin, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Sancti Benedict! super Tamisiam ; hanc modo tenet 
Osbertus de Camera." 



[Middx.] A. 2174. Grant by John Cory to Edward III., King of England and 
France, of the tenement he acquired of John Priour, citizen and 
woolmonger of London, in the parish of St. Mary of Fanchirche. John 
de Oxeforde, Mayor, John de la Rokele and Richard de Berkyngg, sheriffs 
of London, John le Clerc, alderman of the ward. 13 April, 16 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2175. Acquittance by Thomas Axburge, rent collector of the convent 
of Holy Trinity, London, to Sirs Robert Brom and William Drayton, 
otherwise called Northampton, chaplains, and John Seward, for 10*. in 
full payment of the arrears of a yearly rent of 20d. due for their share of 
tenements, formerly William Hardell's, in the parish of St. Mary 
Fanchirche. The morrow of Michaelmas, 13 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 2176. Grant by Roger Bigod to Reiner son of Berenger, and 
Richard his son, of all his land in Fridei-strate, London, paying therefor 
30*. yearly within 8 days of Michaelmas if Roger send to London for it ; 
if not, whenever he does send for it. Witnesses : William de Nevill, 
William de Verdun, Ralph Bucel, Brictmer de Haverhell, and others 
(named). [Henry II.] 

[Middx.] J, 2177. Grant by Thomas, son of Richard Rotar', to Sir Adam de 
Stratton, clerk, for 34 marcs, of a messuage with a tenement in London, 
by a little lane leading from the high road to the water of Flete. Sunday 
before St. Gregory the Pope, A.D. 1274. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2178. Grant by Robert de Reimis to Robert de Ponte of his 
land in London by Fencherche, which Matilda Machebeuerege held. For 
this grant Robert de Ponte has given him two gold besants, and a mantle 
to Miles his son. Witnesses: William, son of Walter son of Osbert, 
Manefer and Ralph de Gweres, William de Coveham, Robert Bellus, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2179. Grant by T[heobald] de Conyngesby, clerk, Walter de Legh, 

Adam de Hallingebiry and Stephen de Schelfhangre, executors of the 
will of Henry le Galeys, late citizen of London, enrolled in full Husting, 
Monday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 30 Edward I., to Stephen de 
Watton, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 3*. yearly 
rent issuing from the tenement Thomas de Brauncestre holds in the parish 
of St. Matthew's in Frydai-strete, London, in exchange for the release by 
the said convent to the Friars Minor of London of 3*. yearly rent issuing 
from land held by the latter. Witnesses : . . . le Blund, Mayor, Simon 
de Parys and Hugh Pourte, sheriffs of London, Nicholas de Farndon, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). [31 Edward I.] One seal 
remaining. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2180. Sale and release by Thomas de Haverell to Henry son of 
Reiner of the whole moiety of the land he held of Roger son of William in 
Frideie-strate. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor of London, John Walran, 
Richard de Wintonia, sheriffs, William son of Reiner, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2181. Grant by Richard Estbrook, citizen and brewer of London, 

and Agnes his wife to John Fishyde, mercer, William Creswyke ami John 
Wnkef'eld, citizens of London, and Peter Wysbeche, chaplain, of 40s. 
yearly rent issuing from their lands and tenements in Fanchirchestrete 
in the parish of St. Dionis Bakechirche, London. 1 October, 8 Richard II. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 8 Richard II. Also note that 
' William Creswyk bequeathed us this 40*. by his will enrolled in the 
Guildhall, London, 8 Henry IV.' 

[Middx.] A. 2182. Grant by Ralph de Bedeford, smith, and Matilda, daughter 
of Matilda de Sancto Clemente, his wife, to Henry son of Reiner and 
Thomas, s n of William de Haverhill, of all their land of the fee of 
Roger, son of William son of Ysabell, in the parish of St. Margaret at 
Fridai-strate. Witnesses: Henry son of Eilwin, Mayor, William son of 
Alice, Simon de [Aldermansbiry], sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[3 John.] Portion of document gone. 

[Middx.] A. 2183. Grant by Roger son of William, and Matilda his wife, to 

Richard Malebranche of all their land in Fridai-strate in St. Margaret's 
parish, paying 14s. yearly. Witnesses : John son of Herlicon, Robert 
Blund son of Bartholomew, Hugh Bataille, and others (named). Two 
seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2184. Grant by Richard de Remis to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
in frank almoin, of land by Fenchirche that Robert de Ponte held of his 
father. For this grant S. the prior, has given him one gold piece 
(unum aureum). Witnesses : Anselm and Robert de Belcampo, William 
de Remis, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2185. Agreement between Richard, the prior, and the convent of 
Holy Trinity, London, and Godfrey Chamberlain, whereby the latter 
acknowledges in full Husting that a certain tenement in St. Faith's parish 
by St. Paul's was of the fee of ihe said canons, to whom he would pay 
the yearly rent of 8*. Richard Reuge", act'.ng Mayor, William Joinier and 
Thomas Lambert, sheriffs. Monday before St. Bartholomew, 1st year of 
prior Richard. [7 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2186. Demise by John Styvur and Cristina his wife to William 

Normanton, clerk, Thomas Plummer and William Asby of all their lands 
and tenements in the parishes of All Hallows in Bredestrete, St. Peter's in 
Westchepe, All Hallows the Great in the Ropery, St. Laurence in Old 
Jewry, and St. Mary Fanchirche, London ; and also yearly quit rents of 
6s. 8rf. from a tenement in St. Laurence's parish, 6*. SU. from a tenement 
between Sevenfotelane and St. Laurence Lane, 10s. and 20d. from other 
tenements in the same parish, 6s. from a tenement in St. Michael's parish, 
Queenhithe, London, in a street leading from Thames Street to the river 
Thames, for the lives of Arthur Ormsby and Idonia his wife ; and a 
yearly rent of 28s. 4d. issuing from a new house called ' le Key on le 
Hoop ' in the parish of All Hallows the Great, for the lives of John Lynche 
and the said Arthur and Idonia; with remainder to Hugh Wychc, citizen 
and mercer of London. 8 July, 35 Henry VI. Seal and fragment 
of seal. 

[Midd?:.] A. 2187. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Richard le Neweman, of Edelmeton, of a messuage with a garden 
and land in Edelmeton, paying ISd. yearly. Witnesses : William de Forda, 
Hugh Peverel, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

Endorsed: " Modo Agnes Newman solvit redditum et jud[icatur] in 
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[Middx.] A. 2188. Grant by John son of Richer, of Edelmeton, to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 15*., of a croft in 
Edelmeton called ' Cuperescroft,' paying therefor to John son of John 
lOd. yearly. Witnesses : William de Forda, Richard de Gisorz, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2189. Grant by John son of Richer to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton that was Keneward 
Coppe's, paying 30d. yearly to Sir William de Say. Witnesses : John 
Blund, Gilbert de Toteham, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2190. Grant by Simon de Norton to the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, of land in Edelmeton adjoining Thoteham Mark. Witnesses : 
William de Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2191. Declaration by Ralph Herun, son of Ralph Herun, of 

Edelmeton, that all deeds executed between himself and Holy Trinity, 
London, relative to his messuage and the land belonging in Edelmeton, 
previous to his sale thereof to Richard, the prior, and the canons of the said 
convent, are null and void. Witnesses : Gilbert de Toteham, John de 
Anesty, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2192. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, son 

of William Peverel, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of 2*. yearly quit-rent in Edelmeton. Witnesses : John Blund, 
William de Forda, and others (named). Morrow of St. Matthew the 
Apostle, A.D. 1248. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2193. Release by Philip de Ponte, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land of the fee of 
Heyrun in Edelmeton, adjoining his pasture called ' le Hope ' ; and grant 
in frank almoin of 18d. yearly rent paid by John Hubbe and William de 
la Berne. Witnesses : John Blund, William Picot, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Istam terram dimisimus domino Philippo de Wyleby, 
decano Lyucolnie, pro 1 d." 

[Middx.] A. 2194. Grant in frank almoin by Laurence de Forda to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton, 
part extending to Bradecroft. Witnesses : Richard de Plesseto, John 
Blund, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2195. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 4rf. yearly 
rent out of 2s. yearly rent that John de Anesty pays for land in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : John Blund, John de Anesty, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2196. Grant by Sir William son of Reyner to Hawisia, late the wife 

of John de Anesty, of the land in Edelmeton that the said John held of 
him, for the same term. Witnesses : Alexander Butler, Elias the Clerk 
of Hertford, Ralph de Sumdreland, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2197. Release by Sabina, sister of John Richer, to John, the prior, 

and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 20*., of all her right in 
land in Edelmeton stretching between the Lea and Tottenham-marche. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, Peter Spirk, and others (named). 
Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2198. Release by John Hubbe, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the prior, 

and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton by a lane 
leading from the street called ' Stonistrate ' to William son of Reyner's 
messuage. Witnesses : John le Blund, Robert de Gisors, and others 
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[Middx.] A. 2199. Grant by William do Mandavillu, Earl of Essex, to Ernald 
de llohinges of all the land of Philip son of Godard in Edelmeton, as well 
marsh ns assart, together with the daughter of the said Philip, paying 
26s. yearly ; and also to have 40 pigs quit of pannage in his park of Enefeld. 
Witnesses: Ralph de Berneres, William de Bovilla, Gilbert de Ver, Hugh 
Peverel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2200. Grant by Robert de Lodne and Alice his wife, daughter of 

the late Geoffrey de Halewyk, of Edelmetone, that whereas Stephen called 
Le Coner, of Stratford, by their grant to him of land, wood and heath in 
Halewyk in Edelmetone is bound to pay them yearly 2^ quarters of wheat, 
&c., he shall not be bound to make such payment till they have acknow- 
ledged the grant in the King's Court and a fine has been levied thereupon. 
Monday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 4 Edward II. 
Endorsed: " Postea recognoverunt et sic ista littera est vacua." 

[Middx.] A. 2201. Release by Margery, late the wife of Henry son of William, 
of Edelmeton, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all her 
right in the lands, woods, heaths, &c., that were her said husband's. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2202. Grant by Henry son of William son of Walter, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton, 
part by Enefeld Wood. Witnesses : John Blund, Gilbert de Totheham, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2203. Grant by Henry son of William son of Walter, to Sir 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in the 
field called ' Garildesfeld ' in Edelmetone. Witnesses : John de Codres, 
John Blund, Laurence de la Forde, Richard Gyzorz, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2204. Grant by Richard son of Dionisia de Edelmeton, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of land in 
Edelmetone. Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, Hugh 
Peverel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2205. Grant by Ralph de Heyrun of Edelmeton to John Broke- 
dent, of London, for 12 marcs and for 1 Ib. of pepper yearly, of 16*. 8d. 
rent in Edelmeton, payable by persons specified. Witnesses: Godard de 
Antioch, Walter son of William, Geoffrey his brother, William Peverell, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2206. Acknowledgment by Geoffrey son of Richard Cook, of 
Edelmeton, that he owes Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, 9d. yearly rent for land in Edelmeton in the field called 
' Stonifeld,' which his father formerly held of Ralph Heyrun and then of 
the canons for 4d. yearly. For this increase of rent the canons have given 
him 5*. to forward his affairs. Witnesses : John de Anesty, Peter Spirk, 
and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2207. Grant by Geoffrey Cook, son of Richard Cook, of Edel- 
meton, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an 
acre of wood in Edelmeton, between his wood and theirs. Witnesses 
Wilham and Laurence de Forda, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2208. Grant by Richard son of Richard Cook, of Edelmeton to 
Richard, tne pnor, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres 
of wood in Edelmeton, between his brother Geoffrey's wood and theirs and 
land in the field called ' Langeheg.' Witnesses : John Blund, William de 
Forda, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Middx,] A. 2209. Grant by Geoffrey Cook, son of Richard Cook, of Edel- 
metone, to E., the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land 
that James le Sone gave them of Geoffrey's fee in Langhege in exchange 
for land in Brokcroft, and land in Bradecroft in exchange for land in Hom- 
feld. Witnesses : John le Blund, Richard de Anesty, and others (named). 
Easter, A.D. 1274. Seal. 

Endorsed: " Confirmacio G. Coci de terra que vocatur Wylies in 
Langheg," &c. 

[Middx.] A. 2210. Release by Sarra, daughter of Richard de Anestia, late the 
wife of Richard, son of Richard Cook, of Edelmetone, to the prior and canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right in the land and wood they had of 
the gift of Richard her late husband in Edelmetone. Christmas, 
5 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2211. Grant by Richard Cook, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 6/. 1 Is., of land in 
Edelmeton, part in the field called ' Langehege ' and part in Bradecroft. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2212. Grant in frank almoin by John Cauntebrigg, of Great 
Donemow, Essex, to William, the abbot, and the convent of St. Mary de 
Graciis by the Tower of London, of land in Estsmethefeld by the church- 
yard and gardens of the said abbot and convent. 22 May, 50 Edward III. 
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting of London for 
common pleas, Monday the feast of St. Augustine the Apostle of England, 
50 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2213. Sale and release by Mathilda, the prioress, and the convent 
of St. Helen's, London, to Mathilda, late the wife of Robert son of Alice, for 
40s., of 4s. quit rent that John son of Daniel was wont to pay for land in 
the parish of All Hallows towards Garscherch. Witnesses : William son 
of Alice, Martin son of Alice, John Travers, Walter de Insula, aldermen, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1200-1225.] 

[Middx.] A. 2214. Grant by the canons of Christchurch, London, to Daniel of 

the land they had by gift of Ralph son of Herle, to be held in fee paying 
4*. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Aurfice, Aschetil the Porter, Robert the 
Cook. 

[Middx.] A. 2215. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
to John son of Daniel of the dwelling house in the parish of All Hallows, 
Garschirch, between land of the monks of St. Saviour, Bermondsey, and 
land of the nuns of St. Helen ; paying 8s. yearly, an increase of 4s. on the 
previous rent. Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, Mayor, Alan son of Peter, 
Gervase de Aldennannebiri, William de Waltham, chamberlain, and others 
(named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2216. Sale and release by John son of Daniel, compelled by 
necessity, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 4 marcs, 
of 4s. quit rent from his dwelling house in the parish of All Hallows, 
Garschirch, which he holds of them for 4s. yearly, so that in future he will 
pay 8s. Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, Mayor, Alan son of Peter, 
Thomas de Haverhill', and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2217. Grant by Laurence Draper to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 6s. yearly quit rent from land with 
buildings in the parish of St. Benedict, Garscherche; for which grant 
they have released to him 5s. 4d. yearly rent he paid them for land that 
Richard Blandekete formerly held, for a garden adjoining and for a portion 
of the garden that Hugh de Sotebrok formerly held. Witnesses : John 
Hanyn, Andrew de Sotebrok, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 

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[Middx.] A. 2218. Grant by Emma ile Hallingebyri, late the wife of Henry de 
Langare, goldsmith of London, to Margaret de Hallingebyri, late the wife 
of Bartholomew de Hallingebyri, formerly citizen and goldsmith of London, 
of a tenement with houses in the parish of St. John Zakary in Godrenelanc, 
London. Andrew Aubrey, Mayor, Roger de Forsham and William de 
Thorueye, sheriffs of London. Witnesses: Master Henry de Iddes- 
worth, archdeacon of Middlesex, and others (named). Saturday before 
St. Valentine, 14 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2219. Grant by Joan, daughter of Alan Oil de Laron, to James, 
son of Robert Long, of I2d. quit rent issuing from land in the parish of 
All Hallows, Garscherche. Witnesses : Richard Renger, John Hanin, 
aldermen, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2220. Release by Matilda de la Barra, late the wife of Robert le 
Burser, citizen of London, to E. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, of all her right by way of dower or otherwise in one marc yearly 
rent they have by gift of the said Robert in Garscherch Street, London. 
Witnesses : Sir Henry Walensis, Mayor of London, and Philip Taillur. 
Unfinished. 

[Middx.] A. 2221. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Elias of the land in Teia they had by gift of Hubert 
Chamberlain, paying 17*. yearly. Witnesses : Turold de Borham, Walter 
de Mandevill", and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2222. Acquittance by William, the prior of Holy Trinity, London, 
for 43s. (irf. received from Richard Toky for two years' rent of the tenements 
he holds in the parish of St. Benedict Grasc.herche, London, formerly 
Robert le Bourser's. Whitsunday, 11 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2223. Sale and release by James son of Robert Long, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of \2d. yearly rent they 
were wont to pay him for the laud and nouses of Yvo Laweite in London 
in the parish of All Hallows of Garscherche which he had by grant of 
Joan, daughter of Alan Oil de Larun. Witnesses : Walter de Insula, 
Robert Long, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2224. Grant in frank almoin by Avicia daughter of Ernold de 
Goderonelaue, widow, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, of land with houses in the parish of St. John the Baptist called 
St. John Zakary, in Goderonelane, paying therefor yearly 2*. at the soke 
of the bishop oif Ely. For this grant they have received her into the 
fraternity of the house. Witnesses : Ralph Hardel, Mayor of London, 
Matthew Bokerel, John le Mynur, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[40 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2225. Certificate by Robert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, that whereas John Rosamund, long before the statute of 
mortmain, granted to Eustace, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity 
half a marc yearly rent issuing from land with houses in the parish of 
St. Edmund by Graschirche, which land with houses the King by letters 
patent granted to the rector and parishioners of St. Michael's Cornhill 
towards the support of St. Anne's fraternity in that church, whereupon 
the said prior impleaded Sir Thomas Whithed, rector of St. Michael's, and 
Sir John Whitby, rector of St. Mary of Abbechirche in Candelwykstrete, 
Robert Lardner, and Thomas Baldok, masters of the said fraternity ; the 
controversy has been settled by the defendants paying the prior of Holy 
Trinity 20s. for all costs and arrears, and undertaking to pay him the said 
half marc yearly rent hereafter. The morrow of the. Nativity of St. John 
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[Middx.] A. 2226. Grant by Yvo le Gwayte and Matilda his wife to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 60*., of half a marc 
yearly quit rent in London from their land and houses in the parish of 
All Hallows, Garscherche, together with the 20s. yearly they had before 
from the said tenement. Witnesses: John Norman, Mayor of London, 
and others (named). Lent, 35 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2227. Grant by James son of Eobert Long, citizen of London, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of 
40d. yearly quit rent in London from his dwelling house in the parish of 
St. Benedict, Garschereche, in addition to 10*. yearly he already pays for 
the said messuage. Witnesses : Roger son of Roger, Mayor of London, 
John de Tulesane and Ralph Hardel, sheriifs, John, rector of St. Martin's 
Vintry, and others (named). [34 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2228. Grant by Joan, daughter of Alan Oil de Larun, late the wife 
of Geoffrey Marshal, to Augustine, son of Eustace Mercer, for 15 marcs, of 
her portion of the land and dwelling house that was her father's in the 
parish of All Hallows, Grascherch, adjoining the portion of Aurifilia her sister. 
Witnesses : William Wilekin, alderman, Walter de Insulis, marshal, 
Richard son of Regner, and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2229. Grant by Adam Fressis, citizen of London, to William 
Bonsergaunt, moneyer, of London, and Agnes his wife, of his tenement 
with buildings thereon in the parish of St. Katherine by Aldgate, London, 
paying therefor 25d. yearly to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses : John le Blount, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Sunday after the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 32 Edward I. 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2230. Grant by William de Blemonte, son of William de 
Blemonte, to Safugle son of Bering of land by the grove of Sirewic, paying 
2*. 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Pirun, Herbert de Luitun, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed : " Willelmus Blemund de duodeciin acris terre in Kantistun ad 
opus Safogel patris Gilbert!." 

[Middx.] A. 2231. Grant by William son of William de Blemonte, to Richard, 
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all his property 
in the town of Kentistun in the parish of St. Pancras, in frank almoin, 
paying half a marc yearly. Witnesses : Richard Renger, Mayor of 
London, Roger Duce, Martin son of William, sheriffs of London, Andrew 
Bukerel, Martin Clerk, sheriff's of Middlesex, Henry Bokointe, Henry son 
of Alch', Constable of the Tower of London, and others (named). [10-J 1 
Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A.. 2232. Release by Edmund Burgh, gentleman, to John Manyngham, 

knight, of all his right in two messuages with shops, &c., that were lately 
John Scargill's, deceased, in Algatestrete in the parish of St. Katherine 
Christchurch, London, which he and Manyngham lately held conjointly by 
gift of Christopher Throkmerton, son and heir of John Throkmerton, of 
co. Gloucester, esquire, and Anne his wife, daughter and heir of the said 
John Scargill. 17 March, 7 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2233. Release by Theoderic de Blemunt to Sir William de 
Blemunt, his brother, of all his property in lands, men, rents, &c., by the 
wood of the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in Kentistun in the parish 
of St. Pancras; in return for which William has granted him 17*. rent 
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Mayor of London, Roger Duce, Martin son of William, sheriffs of London, 
Andrew Bukcrol, M. Clerk, sheriffs of Middlesex, Eilwin Chese, and others 
(named). [10-11 Henry HI.] 

[Middx.] A. 2234. Grant by Robert de Tephont, with the assent of Lucy his 
wife and of his sons, to Richard de Stanes and Margery his wife of all his 
land in the parish of St. Pancras of Kentisseton, of the fee of William de 
Blemonte, which Gilbert Safogel granted them, called ' la dune,' and a 
croft he held of William, son of Robert Dispenser. Witnesses : Sir 
William, the vicar of St. Sepulchre's church, William the chaplain of St. 
Pancras, Richard de Camerewelle, Richard de Kancia, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

Middx. A. 2235. Grant by Henry de Secheford, citizen of London, to John 

de Oxenford, citizen and vintner of London, of a messuage and land in 
Kentisshetoun. Wednesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 2 Edward III. 
Seal. 



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[Middx.] A. 2236. Grant by John son and heir of William de Wilehale, the 
elder, late citizen of London, to Eustace, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of all the rent with lands, &c., formerly his said father's, 
by London market between Ysmongereslane and land formerly Peter son 
of Alan's ; which they had by grant of William de Astone and Robert son 
of Hernis', executors, and Master Thomas Aswy, canon of St. Paul's, 
London, ' ordinator ' of the will of the said William, for the support of 
three chaplains, canons or regulars, to celebrate perpetually. Witnesses : 
Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, William le Mazerer and Robert 
de Basinges, sheriffs, and others (named). Christmas day, 7 Edward I. 
Seal. 

A. 2237. Release by Margery de Stanes, late the wife of Richard de 
Stanes, to John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all 
her right in 24 acres of land in Cantisseton that her husband held, with 
regard to which a final concord was made in the King's Court at Westminster. 
Witnesses: Andrew Croc, Laurence del Brok, Richard de Havering, 
and others (named). Seal. 

Annexed: Final concord between Richard de Stanes and Margaret 
(sic) his wife, plaintiffs, and Richard, the prior of Holy Trinity, London, 
tenant, concerning the above-mentioned land in Kentisseton. Easter term 
19 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2238. Grant by Theoderic de Blemont to Richard, the prior, and 
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the wood, heath, &c., they have 
by gitt of bir William de Blemont, his brother, in Kentistun in the parish 
of St. Pancras, and of 37s. rent within the city of London. Witnesses : 
Richard Renger, Mayor of London, Roger Due, T. Bukerel, John Travers, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2239. Bond of Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to indemnify Robert, Adam, John and John, sons and heirs of 

Adam Fleming, of Bixle, deceased, if they warrant to them a certain 

nement m London which they have been called to warrant by the King's 

it ;tney having sworn on receiving two or three days' notice to come to 

the King's Court at the charge of the convent, to defend the plea of the 

said tenement. 

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[Middx.] A. 2240. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Elyas le Pestur, for 20*., of land with houses between 
Hoggenelane and Goderonelane in the parish of St. John Zakary, paying 
therefor 35s. 4d. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph Hardel, Mayor of London, 
Mathew Bukerel, John le Minur, sheriffs, and others (named). [40 
Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2241. Grant by Matilda, daughter of Michael de Valescines, late 
the wife of Arnald Brun, to John, her elder son and heir, of all her land and 
dwelling house that Robert Brun his father gave to Arnald on his 
marriage, in the parish of St. John Zakary, which she and Arnald bought 
back from the canons of St. Bartholomew at Semethefeld for 32 marcs ; 
saving to herself for life free residence in the said dwelling and free board. 
As to the 30 marcs she has given her son John on his departure for the 
Holy Land, if he return safe and sound she shall not keep him out of the 
premises on their account : and if he die before returning, his next heir 
shall satisfy her that amount before entering on the premises. Witnesses : 
Andrew Bokerel, Michael de Sancta Helena, aldermen, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2242. Grant by Henry son of Reiner to Gilbert the priest of 
Illinges of part of the land he holds of the nuns of Kelleburn, paying 4s. 
yearly. For this grant Gilbert has given him a marc of silver and to Joan 
his wife a gold besant. Witnesses : Joce son of Peter, Geoffrey de 
Noreweg', Stephen de Wintonia, and others (named). [John.] 

A. 2243. Grant by Theoderic de Blemonte to Richard, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of everything Sir William 
de Blemonte, his brother, granted them in Kentistun in the parish of 
St. Pancras ; paying him half a marc yearly. Witnesses : Richard 
Renger, Mayor of London, Roger Duce, Martin son of William, sheriffs 
of London, Andrew Bukerel, M. Clerk, sheriffs of Middlesex, and others 
(named). [10-11 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2244. Grant by Richard, abbot of Westminster, to Richard, the 
prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of the wood with heath, 
&c., -which they have by gift of William de Blemunte in the parish of 
St. Pancras of Kentiston. Witnesses : Robert de Berking, John de 
Liesnes, Richard May, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2245. Grant by Gilbert de Heindun to Henry Bucquuinte of land 
in Heindun, part abutting on the water called ' Selke.' Witnesses : 
Sir John de Tywe, Stephen de la Straunde, Robert de Selke, and others 
(named). Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2246. Grant by Martin Elys, parson of St. Faith's in the city of 
London, to John Blakeney, citizen and fishmonger of London, of two marcs 
yearly and quit rent which he had by gift of Reginald de Spaldyng, parson 
of St. Benedict's, Grascherche, and others, Monday after the Apostles 
Philip and James, 6 Richard II., issuing from a tenement in the parish 
of St. Katherine within Algate, London. Nicholas Exton, Mayor of 
London, William Venour and Hugh Falstolf, sheriffs, William Staundon, 
alderman of the ward. 20 May, 11 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2247. Grant by Reginald de Spaldyng, parson of St. Benedict's. 
Grascherche, London, John Pountfret, saddler, Thomas Potesgrave and 
Richard Spenser, parishioners of the same church, to Sir Martin Elys, 
parson of St. Faith's in the city of London, of two marcs yearly reiit 
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grants of the said tenement and rent are mentioned from the time of Adam 
Fresshfissh, who held the tenement in the reign of Edward II. John 
Norhampton, Mayor of London, John Sely and Adam Bamme, sheriffs, 
John Kirketon, alderman of the ward. 18 December, 6 Richard II. 
Two seats. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common 
pleas, Monday after the Apostles Philip and James, 6 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2248. Grant by John Holand, Earl of Huntingdon, and Elizabeth 
his wife, to Martin de Ferrers and Warin Waldograve of their hospice in 
Lumbarde-strete, and all their other tenements in Lumbarde-strete in the 
parish of St. Mary Wolnoth, and in Cornhill in the parish of St. Michael 
Cornhill. John Fresshe, Mayor of London, William Bramptou and 
Thomas Knolles, sheriffs. 9 June, 18 Richard II. Seal of arms, broken. 
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common 
pleas, Monday after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 18 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2249. Grant by Geoffrey Kavel to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, in frank almoin, of his messuage in Lim-strate and the garden he 
held cf the monks of St. Benedict of Holme. Witnesses : Gilbert 
Alderman, Richard de Arraz, Richard de Cancia, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2250. Grant by Hugh de Ver, Earl of Oxford, to John de Gisorz, 
citizen of London, for 60/. and a cask of wine, of his messuage in the parish 
of St. Michael of Paternostercherche ; paying him yearly a pair of gilt 
spurs or 6d., to the chief lords of the fee 4d., 20d. to St Bartholomew's 
hospital, and half a marc to Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses: Peter 
son of Alan, Mayor of London, Simon son of Mary and Laurence de Frowic, 
sheriffs, and others (named). [31 Henry III.J fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2251. Release by John son of William de Arderne, citizen of 
London, to Edmund de Hemenhale, citizen and mercer of London, of all 
his right in two parts of a messuage in the parish of St. Margaret Lothbury, 
London, and in one marc yearly rent issuing from the said messuage that 
was formerly Adam de Forsham's, who bequeathed the rent to Joan, his 
younger daughter. John Hamound, Mayor of London, Geoffrey de 
Wychingham and Thomas Legy, sheriffs. 18 July, 19 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Margaret, 19 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2252. Grant by John, son of William de Arderne, citizen of 
London, to Edmund de Hemenhale, citizen and mercer of London, of two 
parts of a messuage in the parish of Si. Margaret Lothbury, London. 
15 July, 19 Edward III. Seat. 

[Middx.] A. 2253. Grant by John de Anesty to Hugh Peverel, for 40s., of an 
acre of meadow in Edelmeton, extending along the Lea. Witnesses : 
John de Cudres. sheriff of Middlesex, John Blund, and others (named). 
[23 Henry III.]' 

Endorsed: '' Memorandum quod Hugo Peverel debet pacare Johanui de 
Anesti quadraginta solidos in die medie Quadragesime anno ciclo viij." 

[Middx.] A. 2254. Grant by Hawise, relict of John de Anesty, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land in Edelmeton 
that her late husband held for a term of William son of Reyner, for the 
same term that Anesty held it. Witnesses : John Blund, Hugh Peverel, 
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[Middx.] A. 2255. Release by Hawise, late the wife of John de Anestie, to E., 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right by way 
of dower in four acres, part of land, adjoining that of her son Richard 
de Anesti, which was lately her husband's, in Edelmeton. Witnesses : 
Philip Cullyng, William Picot, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2256. Grant by John de Anesty to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of an acre of land in Edelmeton in the 
field called 'Langheg.' Witnesses: William de Forda, Hugh Peverel, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2257. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, to 
John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity. London, of land called 
' Stiakindelond ' in Langeheg, [in Edelmeton]. For this grant they have 
given him 10 marcs to forward the very pressing affairs of his house and 
family. Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2258. Grant by John de Coventre to John, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 8 marcs, of 10*. lid. yearly rent 
issuing from the tenement in the parish of St. Martin Oteswich in London 
that Stephen le Paumer sold to Jordan de Coventre, John's brother. 
Witnesses : John de Tulesane, Mayor of London, William de Dunelm', 
Thomas de Wimburn, sheriffs, and others (named). [37 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2259. Grant by Stephen Palmer, and Euphemia his wife, to 
Jordan de Coventre, for 16 marcs, of all their land with buildings in the 
parish of St. Martin of Otheswych, adjoining land of the fee of the nuns of 
Godestow, paying therefor 5s. le?. yearly to the lords of the fee. 
Witnesses : Robert, rector of St. Martin's of Ottheswych, Sir James 
Blund, alderman, Walter Hardel, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2260. Release by William de Lafare, citizen and cutler of 
London, to Adam de Forsham, citizen and merchant of London, of all his 
right in the messuage in the parish of St. Margaret Lothbury which he had 
for ten years by demise from Richard de Lotheburi and Margaret his wife. 
Witnesses : Sir John Bretoun, Warden of London, Richard de Glouc' and 
Henry Box, sheriffs, and others (named). [23 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2261. Grant by Robert de Lothebury, goldsmith, of London, to 
Matilda de Lotheburi, niece of the late Richard de Lotheburi, of land with 
buildings thereon and a piece of a garden adjoining in the parish of 
St. Margaret Lothbury. Witnesses: Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor, 
William de Farindon and Nicholas de Wyntone, sheriffs of London, Walter 
le Engleys, alderman of the ward, and others (named). [9 Edward L] 
Copy on paper. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2262. Grant by Richard son of Richard de Lothebery, late 
citizen of London, to Adam de Forsham, citizen and merchant of London, 
of two marcs yearly quit rent issuing from the tenement the said 
Adam holds of his gift in the parish of St. Mary Lothebery, London. 
Witnesses : Sir John Bretun, knight, Warden of the city of London, and 
others (named). 1 June, 25 Edward I. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2263. Grant by Henry de la Beche, son of Geoffrey de la Beche, 

tanner, to Richard Bonaventure, of London, gold beater, for 22 marcs, 
of all his land, &c., in the suburb of Lon Ion in 'la beche,' in the parish 
of St. Giles without Crepelgate, by the street called 'la beche.' Wit- 
nesses: Sir Ralph Hardel, Mayor of London, William Eswy, draper, 
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[Middx.] A. 2264. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Osbert Woolman of land in the parish of All Hallows, Cole- 
manecherche, paying 42d. yearly. Witnesses : Richard Blund, Richer de 
Brumfeld, and others (named). [Richard I.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2265. Sale and release by Roger Noel to the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of I2d. rent from land he held of them in the parish of 
All Hallows, Colemannechirche. Witnesses : James Finke, John de 
Lyesnes, Richard May, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2266. Grant by John son of John of Edelmeton, to Alice, 
daughter of Richard de Fonte, of Edelmeton, of land by the house of 
John son of Hugh in Edelmeton which is called ' Stonipiktell.' Wit- 
nesses : John de Coudres, sheriff of Middlesex, John Blund, of Edelmeton, 
and others (named). [20-23 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2267. Grant by John Pypard to Adam de Strattone, clerk, of all 
his land in Eggeswere, till the heirs of himself and Lucy his late wife are 
of full age. Witnesses : Sir Stephen de Cheynduyt, knight, and others 
(named). Monday after the Apostles Peter and Paul, 1 Edward I. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2268. Grant by John son of John of Edelmeton to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his wood called 
' Selvan's Wood ' in Edelmeton. Sunday after Michaelmas, 44 Henry III. 
Seal. 

Middx. A. 2269. Release by John son of John of Edelmeton to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 100*., of the land 
in Edelmeton he claimed against John Selueyn in co. Middlesex by writ of 
right. Witnesses : John de Chodres, sheriff of Middlesex, and others 
(named). [20-23 Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2270. Grant in frank almoin by John son of John of Edelmeton 
to Gilbert, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 12rf. 
yearly quit rent that Gilbert Bolle paid for lands in Edelmeton. Wit- 
nesses : Thomas Picot, Laurence de Forda, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2271. Grant in frank almoin by Ernald son of Simon Chaloner to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land with 
buildings in St. Clement's Street by Kandelwricgstrate, paying therefor 
9*. 4rf. yearly, &c. Witnesses : Thomas de Dunolm, alderman, Robert 
de Suthfliet, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2272. Grant by Robert de Hayrun to Ralph Weaver (Tixtori), for 
40s., of land in Edelmeton between Langhegg and the water called ' Medes- 
ingge,' and meadow in Edelmeton Marsh. Witnesses : Geoffrey de 
Querndon, John Blund, Pycot de Marisco, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2273. Will of William Daniel, citizen and brewer of London. 
Various bequests to the church and chaplains of St. Katherine Trinity, 
London, to the Friars Minor of London, the brethren of Holy Cross by 
the Tower of London, and to the brethren of St. Augustine; to the 
canons of Christchurch, to the work of St. Paul's, and to Henry de Swafham. 
Bequeaths the tenement in St. Katherine's parish, which he had by bequest 
of Richard Taillour, his brother, to be sold and the proceeds given for a 
chaplain in St. Katherine's to celebrate for the souls of himself, Peter his 
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Algate, &c. Wednesday in Easter week, A.D. 1365, 



Endorsed: Note of probate before the official of London, 29 April, 
A.D. 1365 ; and of enrolment at the Busting of London for common 
pleas, Monday before St. Margaret, 39 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2274. Grant by Richard Scarp, son of Thomas Scarp, citizen of 

London, to Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
of 18*. yearly quit rent issuing from his two houses in the parish of 
St. Leonard's Estchepe, to be received by them in payment of two marcs 
yearly which he owes for the house he holds of them in the parish of St. Mary 
Newcherche as often as he fails in payment thereof. Witnesses : Sir 
Thomas son of Kichard, Mayor of London, Philip le Tailur and Richard 
de Walebroc, sheriffs, and others (named). [46 Henry III.] Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2275. Grant by Thomas Pikot, of Edelmeton, to John, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the land he bought of Sir 
William de Say, which was formerly John le Wyte's, in Edelmeton, with 
the buildings thereon. Witnesses : William and Laurence de Forda, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2276. Grant by John son of John of Edelmeton to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land with a messuage 
and house thereon in Edelmeton. Witnesses ; John Blund, Thomas Picot, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2277. Grant in frank almoin by the same to the same of his land 
in Hyda in Edelmeton, in Langehege, and his land called ' Wimarkesmore.' 
Witnesses : Jordan Cutiler, sheriff of Middlesex, Simon, steward of the 
Earl of Hereford, Richard de Plessis, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2278. Grant in frank almoin by the same to the same of land in 
Edelmeton, and a way twelve feet wide extending from the high road 
leading to Bettestigle to the said land. Witnesses: William de Forda, 
Hugh Peverel, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2279. Acknowledgment by Robert le Caller, citizen of London, 
that he is bound to pay the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
yearly rents of 10s., and 2 Ibs. of pepper or I2d., for three tenements he 
holds in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle. For this acknowledgment 
they have remitted him all arrears up to Easter, 10 Edward II. Wit- 
nesses : John de Wengrave, Mayor of London, and others (named). The 
eve of the Apostles Philip and James, 10 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2280. Grant by John son of Walter to. John son of Richer, of 
Edelmetone, for 11s. Gd., of land with a house and messuage in Edelmeton, 
paying Wd. yearly. Witnesses; William Peverel. Richard Harulf, and 
others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2281. Demise by Godfrey Puttoc to John son of Richer of his 

house with messuage for 16 years from Christmas next, paying 4d. yearly. 
If at the end of the term Godfrey shall have restored to John his toft, 
&c., the messuage and house shall remain to him ; otherwise to the said 
John. Witnesses: Pycot de Marisco, Richard Gysorz, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2282. Grant by Robert Silvein to John son of Richer, for 8*., of 
a messuage in Edelmeton, paying Gd. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph de 
Hayrun, Geoffrey de Querndon, William Peverell, and others (named). 



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A. 2283. Grant by John son of Richard Cooper (Cuperarii), of 
Edelmeton, to John son of Eicher of a croft in Edelmeton stretching from 
the messuage ' Kingent,' without power to alienate to Jews. Witnesses : 
Ealph de Hayrun, Geoffrey de Querndon, John Blund, and others (named). 

A. 2284. Grant by Godfrey Puttoc to John son of Richer of 
2 acres of land in Edelmeton before the grantor's door, paying 4d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Pycot de Marisco, Richard de Gysorz, and others (named). 

A. 2285. Grant by Andrew Blund to Constance, the prioress, and the 
convent of St. Mary, Wikes, of half a marc yearly rent in London, from 
land in St. Christopher's parish between the high road and Walebroc. 
Witnesses : James Blund, alderman, Henry son of Henry, Henry 
Wirdrawere, and others (named). 

A. 2286. Release by Margery, daughter and heir of William Osebern, 
late citizen and barber of London, to William de Stanford, citizen of 
London, and William de Orlions, ' sharegrindere,' of all her right to the 
tenement formerly her father's in the parish of St. Laurence, Candelwyk- 
strete, London, adjoining St. Martin Orgar lane, of which she lately made 
them a grant. Monday the feast of St. Ambrose, 16 Edward II. Seal. 

A. 2287. Grant by Richard Walsshe, of co. Chester, gentleman, to 
Henry Marbill, of Westminster, Middlesex, and Richard Marbill, his sou, 
of a toft of land in Eye. Witnesses : John Savage, bailiff of the town of 
Westminster, and others (named). 17 September, 3 Edward IV. Seal. 

A. 2288. Release by Alice, late the wife of John May, fishmonger, of 
London, to Richard de Greveseude, of all her right to the houses that were 
her late husband's in the parish of St. Nicholas Coldabbey. Witnesses : 
Ralph de Bridlee, Hugh de Heston, and others (named). 

A. 2289. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 72s., of land in 
Edelmeton called ' Brokcroft ' between Medesinge and Langeheg, and two 
acres in the field called ' Langeheg,' in tornera called ' Esterache,' lying 
by Totehammarke and extending along Dosserespathe. Witnesses : 
Richard Cook, Richard le May, and others (named). 

Annexed : Two Jewish ' stars.' Hebrew. 

A. 2290. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William Peverel, of 
Edelmeton, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
of land in Edelmeton in the field called ' Langehege ' by Totehammarke. 
Witnesses : Thomas Pikot, William de Forda, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 2291. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh Peverel to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 8d. yearly quit rent that 
William de Forda pays for land in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de 
Forda, John son of John, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 2292. Grant by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of his dwelling house and 
land with a wood, &c., in Edelmeton. For this grunt they have made him 
certain allowances (liberaciones) from their cellar and chamber as long as 
he lives. Witnesses : John Blund, William de Forda, and others (named). 
Seal. 

A. 2293. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William Peverel, of 
Edelmeton, to John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
land called ' Stonifeld ' in Edelmeton, by the wood of the said canons 
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[Middx.] A. 2294. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William Peverel, of 
Edelmeton, to Kichard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, for 40 mares, of land in Edelmeton called ' Brokcroft ' between 
Medesinge and Langeheg, land iu the field called ' Langeheg,' part in the 
' tornera ' called ' Esterache ' by Totenhaminarke, part in the ' tornera ' 
called ' Overache,' &c., and 2*. yearly rent. 16 May, 34 Henry III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2295. Acknowledgment by Stephen dc Sancto Eomano, the prior, 
and the convent of Lewes, that they owe Thomas Eomayn and Juliana his 
wife, citizens of London, 40/. lent by them to be usefully expended for the 
affairs of the convent, to be repaid at Michaelmas next. If they fail to 
pay then, they grant to the said Thomas and Juliana the 41. yearly rent 
which the latter pay for the tenement they hold of the convent in the 
parish of St. Thomas the Apostle in London for 60 years. 2 May, 
A.D. 1303, 31 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] J. 2296. Will of William Paris. Bequeaths half his goods and all 
his utensils to Sibyl his wife; 5*. to the fabric of Little Stanmere church, 
and 24 sheep to support the light in the said church ; 18*. yearly rent to 
the nuns of St. Helen's, London; to Sibyl daughter of Lucy, his best 
psalter, and placebo and dirige. &c. 56 [Henry III.]. Two seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment in full Husting, London, Monday 
the feast of St. Clement the Pope, 56 [Henry III.]. 

[Middx.] A. 2297. Release by Neira, late the wife of William son of Walter, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right in 
the lands Henry her son gave to them in Edelmetone. Witnesses : John de 
Codres, John Blund, Gilbert de Totheham, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2298. Grant by Richard Kyppetre, Joan his wife, Margaret 
Buckoynte and Margery Buckoynte, daughters and heiresses of Ranulph 
Buckoynte, to Adam de Strattone, clerk, of the services that Thomas 
Esperun, Nicholas Lungespee, and Geoffrey de Jarpenville owe yearly for 
lands and tenements in Stanmere and Eggeswere ; of the grant that Grace 
de la Doutie, late wife of Henry Buckoynte, made to Adam of land and 
12*. 4d. rent in the said towns, with 2| marcs yearly rent in Westminster 
payable by the abbot and convent of Westminster, and of whatever else they 
possess in Westminster, Stanmere, and Eggeswere. Witnesses : Sirs 
Geoffrey le Rous, Roger de Bachesworth, knights, Ranulph de Mimmes, and 
others (named). Four seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2299. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to James le Sone, of Edelmetone, of land in Edelmetone 
called ' Broccrof t,' in exchange for land in the field called ' Langege.' 
Witnesses : John Blund, William de la Ford, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2300. Grant bv Robert de Hayrun, son of Ralph de Hayrun, of 
Edelmetun, to John Brokedent, of London, of land in Edelmetun. For this 
grant John has given him 21*. " in meo magno negocio." Witnesses : 
Ralph de Hayrun, William Peverell, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2301. Release by Walter le Vikere to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 32*., of land in Edelmetone called 
' Kenewardeshop ' which he holds of them. Witnesses : William de Forda, 
Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2302. Confirmation by Nicholas Longespeie to William Paris of 
the land that William Pntric, Earl of Salisbury, gave Ralph Wareman in 
Nicholas' manor of Egewere and Kingeburi ; and grant of the croft called 
' Longefeld ' in Egewere. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Duna, Gilbert de 
Hendon, knights, Randulf Boccuinte, Hugh Clerk, bailiff of Egewere, and 
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[Middx.] A. 2303. Grant by Walter son of Luke le Stocfysmongere, late 
citizen of London, to Robert de Kynggeston, clerk, for 55 marcs, of the 
tenement that was the said Luke's in the city of London, in the parishes of 
St. Andrew Hubert, St. Mary de la Hulle, and St. Margaret Patyns as one 
goes to the Tower of London. Witnesses : Sir John le Breton, knight, 
Warden of London, Robert de Rokeslee, Martin de Aumbesbury, sheriffs, 
and others (named). [22 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2304. Grant by John son of Sigar, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 43*., of land in 
Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others 
(named). Seal. 

J[Middx.] A. 2305. Release by Stephen de Waltham, son and heir of Hugh de 
Waltham, late citizen of London, to John atte Gate, citizen and butcher of 
London, of all his right in 2 marcs yearly quit rent issuing from the brew- 
house of the said John and Margaret his wife, called ' atte Cokke,' in the 
parish of St. Leonard Estchepe, London, and in two adjoining shops with 
solars above. Monday before St. Gregory the Pope, 22 Edward III. Seal. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday after the Annunciation, 22 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2306. Grant by John de Anesty to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 27*., of yearly quit rents of ISd., 6d., 
and 4d. issuing from lands in Edelmeton. Witnesses: John Blund, 
William de Forda, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2307. Grant by Adelstan de Norwiz, citizen of London, to John 
Brokedent, for 50*., of land he held of Robert de Hairun, son of Ralph de 
Hayrun, in Edelmeton. Witnesses : Picot de Marisco, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2308. Grant by Ralph Heyron, of Edelmeton, to William Trusse, 
for 40*., of land in Edelmeton in the field called ' Rudinge,' paying I2d. 
yearly. Witnesses : William Peverell, Geoffrey son of William, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2309. Grant by Robert de Strata, of Edelmeton, to Gilbert, the 
prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 8d. 
yearly quit rent payable by William de Forda, Thomas Picot, Hugh 
Laudion and John Ydony for land they hold in Edelmeton. Witnesses : 
John son of John, Laurence de Forda, and others (named). Portion of 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2310. Confirmation by Joan, daughter of Andrew Blund and 
Cicely Waleram his wife, of the grant her mother made to lady Lucy, the 
latter's sister, of her lands in Eggeswere and Stanmere. Witnesses : 
Sir Andrew Bukerel, Mayor of London, Sirs Richard Reynger, Roger 
Duce, and others (named). [16-22 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2311. Release by Reginald de Aula to Hugh Peverel, son of 
William Peverel, of 10*. yearly quit rent in Edelmeton of the fee of 
William de Say. Witnesses : Hugh Ireis, John Blund, of Edelmeton, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2312. Demise by James Sune to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres in Edelmetun, one at Chypol, 
the other called ' Long acre,' for 7 years from Michaelmas, A.D. 1237, 
!,t the yearly farm of 4*.; the whole of which, viz. 28*., he has received 
beforehand. Witnesses :-- -John de Aldenham, William de Wimbis and 
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[Middx.] A. 2313. Release by Beatrice, relict of Walter Burser, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, of meadow in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2314. Confirmation by Henry Bucuinte, son of Adam Bucuinte, 
to John son of Walram of the grant by the said Adam to him of the 
land that Wall-am held in Eggeswere of the fee of William de Reimes, 
between laud of the abbey of St. Albans and the high road to Watford, 
over Grimmesdich, land by Grimmesdich, and all the land in front of 
that of the canons of St. Bartholomew, paying 2s. 6d. yearly ; and release 
of all right in the land he claimed against Andrew Blund and Lucy 
his wife in the King's Court at Westminster, whereupon they had called 
John to warranty. Witnesses : Robert de Stanmere, Gilbert de Hendon, 
Jordan son of Renger, Nicholas Duk, and others (named). Seal. 

[Line.] A. 2315. Grant by Robert son of Ralph to Gilbert Stori of the land 

that was his father Ralph's in Miantune, paying 8s. yearly to the monks of 
St. Pancras of Lewes ; for which grant the said Gilbert his nephew has 
procured him the fraternity of the convent of St. Pancras. Witnesses : 
Sir Wido, parson of Miantune, Sir William de Perers, Sir Ralph Beler, 
John Malerbe, and others (named). 
Endorsed: Lincol' dioc. 

[Middx.] A. 2316. Grant by Henry Bocuinte to God and St. Mary and St. 
John the Baptist, and the blessed poor and the brethren of the Hospital of 
St. John of Jerusalem of land in Eggeswere, part stretching to the running 
water there, paying 14s. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert de Hendon, Otho 
son of William, knights, Andrew Bukerell, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). [16-22 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2317. Grant by John Sune, of Edelmetun, to Richard, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmetun, stretching 
along Enefeld park. Witnesses : John Blund, William Peverel, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2318. Sale and release by Robert de Hairun to Richard, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 14s., of the wood he held of 
them in Edelmetun, by the wood of Eustace Mercer. Witnesses: 
William Peverel, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2319. Grant by Robert de Heiron, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 24s., of a wood, and 
I2d. yearly rent that Ralph Palmer was wont to pay for land adjoining the 
wood, in Edelmetun. Witnesses: William Peverel, William de Forda, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2320. Confirmation by Robert de Covele of the grant by Joan 
his wife, daughter of lady Cecilia Waleram, together with the aforesaid 
Cecilia to lady Lucy, the latter's sister, of lauds in Eggeswere and Stanmere 
which belonged to Cecilia. Witnesses : Sir Andrew Bukerel, Mayor of 
London, Sirs Richard Reynger, Roger Duce, and others (named). [16-22 
Henry III.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2321. Grant by Geoffrey de Wilton to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 18s., of I8d. yearly quit rent they 
were wont to pay for the field called ' Heyfeld ' in Edelmeton. Witnesses : 
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[Middx.] A. 2322. Letters of attorney of Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, 

appointing Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
and their successors, to receive the rents and services he was wont to 
receive from the tenement held of him in Thotenham and Edelmeton, of 
the fee of Sir William de Say ; whereof the prior and convent have his 
charter of feoffment. 

[Middx.] A. 2323. Grant by John atte Gate the elder, citizen and butcher of 

London, and Margaret his wife, daughter and heir of John le Longe, late 
citizen and butcher of London, to Hugh de Robury, glover, citizen of 
London, of the western portion of their lands and tenements in Estchepe, in 
the parish of St. Leonard of Estchepe, London. John Lovekyn, Mayor 
of London and alderman of the ward, Henry Pykard and Simon de 
Dolshull, sheriffs. Sunday after St. Hilary, 22 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common 
pleas, Monday after Hilary, 22 Edward III. 

Middx. A. 2324. Release by William Vanner, of London, to King 

Richard II. of all his rights in the manors of Northhalle and Downe. 
Northalle, 20 April, 22 Richard II. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment in Banco, on the first roll of 
grants and protections, Easter term, 22 Richard II. 

[Kent?] A. 2325. Grant by Roheisia de Duvr' to the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, of 10*. yearly that Richard de Luci her grandfather gave 
them for the soul of Uoheisia his wife, her grandmother, who is buried 
in their church, to be received out of her rent in Niweton at the equinox 
before Michaelmas, out of the rents first paid. Witnesses : Oger son of 
Oger, Ralph de Adlinges, Michael de Borham, and others (named). 
Portion of seal, 

Kent. A. 2326. Agreement in the King's Court between P. the prior of 

Holy Trinity, London, plaintiff, and Richard de Ripariis and Matilda his 
wife, deforciants, concerning 10*. quit rent which the prior demanded 
by gift of Richard de Luci, ancestor of Matilda, from their portion in 
Neweton manor. Richard and Matilda, for 40*., acknowledge the said 
rent to belong to the said church, to be received yearly at the equinox 
before Michaelmas out of the first sums they receive as rent. Monday the 
Invention of Holy Cross, 5 Henry III, 

Annexed: (1.) Almaric de Luscy was summoned to answer the prior 
of Holy Trinity, London, concerning 110*. arrears of the above rent. 
By licence of Court the parties agree, Almaric promising to pay the said 
rent yearly in Newton manor at Michaelmas, the prior remitting all arrears 
except 40*., to be paid half at Midsummer, and half at Michaelmas next. 
Extract from Placita de Banco. 

(2.) Imperfect copy of the above extract. Easter term, 4 Edward I. 

(3.) Inspeximus by Almaric de Luci of the following grant of Richard de 
Luci his great grandfather : Certificate of Richard de Lucy to T archbishop 
of Canterbury, Walter bishop of Rochester, aud all men of Kent that 'he 
has granted to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin 20* 
yearly rent from Niwetone for the soul of Roheis his wife, who is buried 
in their church, to be received at the equinox before Michaelmas out of 
the first sums for rent he receives from the aforesaid town. Witnesses 
Matilda Queen of England, Earl Eustace son of the Kin<*. [AD 1147- 
11531. Almaric confirms the above grant as to the moiety thereof that 
Koneisia de Uoveria his kinswoman has granted them Witnesses 
Sirs Robert son of Roger, Richard de Tani, John de Scalariis, Richard' de 
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A. 2327. Grant in frank almoin by Matilda de Lucy, late the wife of 
Richard de Ripariis, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of 10*. yearly rent out of the portion of rent belonging to her in 
Niweton, which she has paid them hitherto according to the old grant of 
Sir Richard de Lucy her grandfather. Witnesses : Sir Martin, rector of 
Meresey church, Sir Philip, rector of Bobingewrd, Thomas de Ryseburgh, 
clerk, and others (named). 

Endorsed: "Niweton, et memorand. quod dominus Arnaldus Saunge 
tenet man' de Trasi." 

Annexed: Extract from De Banco Roll. John de Tracy and Marjery 
his wife are summoned to answer the prior of Holy Trinity, London, con- 
cerning 1 10*. arrears of a yearly rent of 10.?. they owe him. The prior 
gives half a marc for licence to agree, whereupon John and Marjery 
acknowledge they owe the prior the said 10*. rent to be paid yearly in 
their manor of Neunton, and the prior remits the damages except 5 marcs. 
Hilary, 5 Edward I. [See De Banco, Hilary, 5 Edward I., m. 23.] 

A. 2328. Grant by Gilbert de Scheplak, with consent of Wulvena his 
wife, to Adam de Stratona, clerk, for 25s., of a messuage in the suburb of 
London in St. Sepulchre's parish, in a lane without Newgate going towards 
the Fleet. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor of London, Peter 
Anger and Edward le Blund, sheriffs, Michael Tovy, alderman 'of the 
ward, and others (named). [49 Henry III.] Seal and portion of seal. 

A. 2329. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph Chaplain, son of Richard 
de Barsam, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of his dwellin<* house 
in the parish of St. Botolph Billingesgate, and land in the parish of 
St. Magnus the Martyr. Witnesses : Richard Reinger, alderman, Joce son 
of Peter, James de Haverell, and others (named). 

A. 2330. Grant by Ralph de Alegate, of London, clerk, to Elyas de 
Tolesan, clerk, of 30*. yearly quit rent he recovered in the King's Court at 
Westminster against William de Hadeatoke and Joan his wife, issuing 
from a tenement in the parish of St. Martin in the Vintry in the lane called 
' Pikardeslane,' stretching southwards " usque ad Slum aque Tamisie." 
Witnesses : Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, William le Mazelmer 
and Robert de Basynges, sheriffs, Henry de Coventre, alderman of the ward, 
and others (named). [7 Edward I.] 

A. 2331. Grant by Sir Adam de Strattone to Philip de Hadham, 
tanner, of a piece of land in the suburb of London in St. Sepulchre's parish' 
by the little lane leading to the water of Fleet, lying between Adam's stone 
wall, land of the said Philip, the aforesaid lane, and the ditch of the Fleet 
prison ; paying 10s. yearly. Witnesses -.Sir Ralph de Saudwyco, Warden 
of London, Thomas Cros and Walter Hauteyn, sheriffs, and others (named) 
Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 15 Edward I. Seal. 

A. 2332. Release by Felicia, daughter of Ralph Vintner, to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right in land and a shop they 
hold of Consald and Wymarca his wife, daughter of Richard le Chevalier, in 
the parish of St. Nicholas at New Fish Street (apud novam piscariam). 
Witnesses; Henry son of Ailwin, Mayor of London, Roger son of Alan, 
John son of Elin.-mt, Edmund de Angulo, sheriffs, and others (named). 

A. 2333. Confirmation by Thomas son of Richard le Roer, of the 
grant made by James le Peuerer and Beatrix his wife, mother of Thomas , 
to Adam <le Stratton, clerk, of a piece of land in St. Sepulchra's parish 
without Neugate, upon which Adam has buiit a chimney. Witnesses: _ 
Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor, Edward le Blund, Peter Angeri, sheriffs of 
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Middx. A. 2334. Memorandum of the admission by the barons of the 

Exchequer of Thomas de Orgrave, clerk, to be warden of the Hospital of 
St. James by Westminster, on the production before them of his appoint- 
ment by Richard Lescrop, knight, late Treasurer of England (to whom the 
appointment belonged ex qfficio), dated 30 July, A.D. 1375, 49 Edward III. 
Michaelmas term, 50 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2335. Release by Simon Hakepetit and Felicia his wife, daughter 
of Ralph Vintner, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of their right in 
laud and a shop the canons hold of Consald and Wimarca his wife in 
St. Nicholas' parish at 'New Fish street. Witnesses : Henry son of 
Ailwin, Mayor of London, Roger son of Alan, John son of Elinant, 
Edmund de Angulo, sheriffs, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2336. Grant by Ralph de Gynges, son of Ralph de Gynges, to 
Henry le Wympler, citizen of London, of 10s. 6d. yearly quit rent issuing 
from land and a tenement that John de Laupharo, clerk, held in the suburb 
of London, in the bailey (in ballio) opposite the city wall in St. 
Sepulchre's parish, reaching westward to the ditch of the Fleet prison. 
Witnesses : Sir William son of Richard, Mayor of London, Adam Brunyng 
and Henry de Countre, sheriffs, Richard de Ewell, alderman of the ward, 
and others (named). [44 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2337. Grant by E., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to John de Euere, citizen of London, of the land that Stephen de 
Gyseburne formerly held in the parish of St. Michael Cornhill, London, 
paying 3s. yearly. Witnesses : Walter Hervy, Mayor of London, Richard 
de Paris and John de Bodeleye, sheriffs, and others (named). [06 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2338. Grant by Norman, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 
church, London, to Wlfwin Grand of land by St. Andrew's church, for 
5*. 4d. yearly. For 'landceape' Wlfwin has given the canons \1d. 
Witnesses : William son of the said Wlfwin, Richard, William's brother, 
Geoffrey Macun, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Sancti Andree ad Sanctam Trinitatem." 

[Middx.] A. 2339. Acknowledgment by Robert Ferthyng, apprentice of the 
late William Osebern, deceased, that he has received from William de 
Stanford, citizen of London, 100*. to trade with to the use of the said 
William from the present date till the nativity of St. John the Baptist next, 
when he is bound to return that sum and all the profit he may make to the 
said William. London, Tuesday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 16 Edward II. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2340. Demise by Sir William de Risyngg, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity of Christchurch, London, to Richard Sprot, 
citizen and vintner of London, and Joan his wife, of a tavern called ' le 
Raven ' which they now occupy, and the tenement annexed, in the parish of 
St. Nicholas Olave in the ward of Queenhithe, London, for 70 years from 
Michaelmas, A.D. 1384, 8 Richard II.; paying 11 marcs yearly and 
rebuilding the said tenement within three years from the present date. Sir 
Nicholas Brembre, knight, Mayor, John Frossh and Nicholas Exton, 
sheriffs of London. Michaelmas, 8 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2341. Grant by Thomas called le Tholesan, Roger de Portlond, 
clerk, and Adam Navereattom, rector of St. Nicholas Hacun, executors of 
the will of Elyas de Tholesan, clerk, to Sir Aclam de Stratton, clerk, of 30*. 
yearly quit rent that Elyas had by sale of Ralph de Alegate, clerk, issuing 
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lane called ' Pikardeslane.' For this grant Adam has paid 10 marcs to 
fulfil the said will. Witnesses : Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor, Stephen de 
CornhelP, Robert de Rokesle, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[13 Edward I.] Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in full Husting, Monday after 
Ash Wednesday, 14 Edward I. Whereupon came Ralph de Alegate, clerk, 
named in the will of Elyas de Tholesane as one of the executors, and 
acknowledged he had never administered, and never hereafter would wish 
to administer, the said will, ratifying whatever had been done by his 
co-executors in the premisses. 

Middx. A. 2342. Grant by Edward, Duke of Albeinarle, Constable of England, 

Earl of Rutland and of Cork, to King Richard II. of his manors of Northalle 
and Downe. Witnesses : Adam Franceys, John Wrothe, knights, and 
others (named). 12 April, 22 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2343. Grant by Richard Osbarn and Henry Hert, citizens of 

London, William Craneley, Henry Jolipace, and William Holme, clerks, to 
John Marchaunt, son of Nicholas Marchaunt, late citizen of London, of a 
messuage and 8 shops with solars in the parishes of St. Olave in the Old 
Jewry, St. Stephen Colmanstret, and St. Margaret Lothbury in Coleinan- 
stret ward, London, which they with John Proffyt, deceased, had by 
feoffment of Walter Knolle and Walter Adam in 9 Henry IV. Richard 
Merlawe, Mayor, John Gedney and Henry Rede, sheriffs of London. 
18 January, 5 Henry V. Four seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2344. Grant by Master Roger de Gosebec, Nicholas de Braham, 
William his brother, Bartholomew de Castello, goldsmith, executors of the 
will of Agnes de Braham, deceased, to Sir John son of Bernard, for 
60 marcs, of a messuage in London in Limstrate, in the parish of St. 
Dionis. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Escoteny, Imbert Pugeys, Henry 
de Berneval, knights, William Eswy, alderman of the ward, Nicholas Bat, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragments of two seals. Injured. 

[Midilx.] A. 2345. Certificate by Hymbert Pujeys, John, rector of the church 
of Touecestre, and Thomas de Heycham, executors of the will of Sir John 
son of Bernard, that they have put the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
. London, in full possession of the houses in Lirnestreet bequeathed to the 
canons by the said John for the support of a canon to celebrate for the soul 
of himself and Laurencia his wife. Sunday after the Purification, 
A.D. 1259. 

Endorsed : " Iste carte pertinent ad ten' prioris de War'." 

[Middx.] A. 2346. Grant by Alan de Walsham and John de Thykehull, 

executors of the will of the late Stephen de Cornhull, citizen and draper of 
London, to John de Ethebrugge and Margaret his wife, of a tenement with 
land adjoining atTymberhuth in the parish of St. Mary Sonnesete (Somerset) , 
London, stretching from Themese-strete to Tymberhuthe-strete. For this 
grant John and Margaret have paid 35 marcs in part payment of the 
deceased's debts to the King. Witnesses: Sir John le Breton, Warden 
of London, and Sir Robert de Basinges, knights, Thomas de Suffolk and 
Adam de Fulham, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Sunday the 
feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, 25 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2347. Indenture witnessing that whereas Thomas de Kestevene, 

armourer, of London, has purchased of Hugh le Benere two messuages in 
the parish of St. Margaret Lothliury, for 9^ years from the present date, 
which are charged with a yearly rent of 13*. 9d. to the prior of Holy 
Trinity, London, which rent is above 100*. in arrear, the said Thomas 
undertakes to pay 40s. of the arrears to the said prior, and the rent of 
13*. 9d. yearly. Easter Day, 8 Edward III. French. Fragmentt of the 
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A 2348 Grunt iu frank uluioin by John ate Stone, son of Gilbert 
ate Stone, of'Totenham, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity 
London, of I9d. yearly quit rent that Falcase de Wakefeld, citizen ot 
London, was wont to pay, issuing from a messuage that formerly belonged 
to Cicely, John's mother, meadow by the Lea, and land that Richard his 
brother held in Wodlee in Totenham. Witnesses : Laurence Duket, 
and others (named). 

A 2349 Grant by the same to the same of land between the field 
called ' Langelond,' the pasture called ' Langemad ' and the little street 
leading to Piperescote, paying 4d. yearly. Witnesses .Laurence Duket, 
Walter, vicar of Totenham, and others (named). Totenham, 4 March, 
50 Henry III. 

Endorsed : " Superflua set reservanda, quia alia carta dat in puram 
elemosinam." 

A. 2350. Grant by John son of Gilbert Attestone, of Totenbam, to 
E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 
the laud and pasture they have by gift of his brother Richard in Langernad 
in Totenham. Witnesses: Laurence Duket, Richard de Wymbisse, 
clerk, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 2351. Grant by E. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard sou of Gilbert Attestone, of Totenham, of an acre of 
meadow reaching from Thocford lake to William de Derneford's land, in 
Totenham marsh, in exchange for pasture called ' Langemad ' which he held 
of John his brother in Totenham. Witnesses : Laurence Duket, and 
others (named). Seal. 

A. 2352. Release by Cicely, late the wife of Gilbert Atestone, of 
Totenham, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all 
her right in the land John her son demised to them in the field called 
'Langelond' in Totenham. Witnesses: Walter, vicar of Totenham, 
Simon de Solio, and others (named). 

A. 2353. Duplicate of A. 2349, except that the land is herein 
granted in frank almoin. Portion of seal. 

A. 2354. Grant by John Atestone, of Totenham, to E., the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 4d. quit rent they were wont 
to pay for land in the field called ' Langelond ' in Totenham ; which land 
they are to hold of him in frank ulmoin. Witnesses : John son of Peter, 
Laurence Duket, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

A. 2355. Demise by John de Keleshale and Dionisia his wife to Seier 
son of Henry, for 20*., of 2,Qd. reut he ought to pay for land that Richard 
de Sarz, father of Dionisia, demised to Henry, Seier's father, in Liuistrate. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Durhame, alderman, Ralph Hardel, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2356. Grant by Alice, late the wife of William de Burton, citizen 
and goldsmith of London, Henry de Spondon, rector of St. John's Zakary, 
Robert Leper, vicar of St. Laurence in Old Jewry, and Robert Warbelton, 
mercer, executors of the will of the said William, to William de Halden, 
Recorder and alderman of London, of a tenement in the parish of St. 
Margaret Lothbury. James Andrew, Mayor, Adam Wymomlhain and Robert 
Girdlere, sheriffs of London. Thursday before Michaelmas, 42 Edward III. 
four seals. 

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[Midilx.] A. 2357. Release by Kanulph Bocquointe to William tic Paris of laml 

in Little Stanmere, with common of pasture over against William's wood 
called ' Luceholm.' Witnesses : Robert de Tebbeworth, Hamo Costentin, 
and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2358. Grant by Geoffrey Goldsmith to William de Suffolke of land 

in Limstrate, paying 16d. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph the priest of St. 
Dionis, John the chaplain of St. Michael, Theobald son of Yvo, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2359. Grant by Stephen de Todyngton and Thomas de Erswell, 

executors of the will of Edmund de Hemeuhale, late citizen and mercer of 
London, to Margaret, Edmund's daughter, of a tenement in the parish of 
St. Margaret's Lothbury, London. Walter Turk, Mayor, Adam de Bury and 
Ralph de Lenne, sheriffs of London. 13 January, 23 Edward III. 
Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2360. Grant by William Castre, citizen and cutler of London, to 

John Marchaunt, son of Nicholas Marchaunt, late citizen and mercer of 
London, and John Castre, son of the said William and Alice his late wife, 
daughter of Nicholas Marchaunt, of two tenements in the parish of St. 
Margaret Lothbury. John Hende, Mayor, Stephen Spelman and William 
Louth, sheriff's of London, Nicholas Wotton, alderman of the ward. 
1 December, 6 Henry IV. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Hasting for pleas of land, 
Monday the feast of St. Wulstan the Bishop, 6 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 2361. Grant by Richard, son of Richard de Lottheberi, late citizen 
of London, to Adam de Forsham, citizen and merchant of London, of a 
tenement with buildings thereon in St. Margaret's parish, Lothbury, 
paying him two inarcs, and to Nicholas son of Peter 4s. 2d., yearly. 
Witnesses: Sir John Bretoun, knight, Warden of London, Richard de 
Gloucestria and Henry Box, sheriffs, and others (named). [23 Edward I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2362. Will of Stephen called Bernard, dyer, of London, living in 

the parish of St. Mary Somerset, by ' le Brokenfarwe ' of the said city. 
Bequeaths several amounts to the above church, &c. ; to Walter Miles, 
fishmonger, of London, and Agnes his wife, daughter of Stephen, three 
shops with rooms built over, and a chamber adjoining, stretching towards 
the Thames, in a lane at one end of Lamberdeshill towards ' le Fiswarve'; 
to Isabel his wife the messuage he lives in ; two shops in Scholane to be 
sold to support a chaplain in the above church; to his wife certain vessels 
and all his wooden brewing utensils with cistern adjoining, and all his 
chests and coffers except one great chest bound with iron, &c., and the 
terms of his apprentices, William de Herbeston and Thomas Elys, who 
however for the first year after his death shall work for his profit, &c. 
Saturday after St. James the Apostle, A.D. 1306, 34 Edward I. Two seals. 
Endorsed: Memorandum of proof before the archdeacon of London, 

22 August, A.D. 1306, and of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday before the Apostles Simon and Jude, 34 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2363. Release by Stephen de Todyngton and Thomas de Erswell, 
executors of the will of Edmund de Hemenale, late citizen and mercer of 
London, to Margaret, daughter of the said Edmund, of all their right in a 
tenement in St. Margaret's parish, Lothbury. Walter Turk. Mayor, 
Adam de Bury and Ralph de Lenne, sheriffs of London. 14 January, 

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A. 2364. Grant by Ralph, llio prior, :mrl the convent of Cimstchurch, 
London, to Godfrey the priest ot'luud by St. Laurence's church, paying 4s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Aubrey I he priest and Robert Ofthebure. 

Endorsed: Concerning land by St. Laurence of Candelwrithestrate 
which he held after Ralph de Sumeri. 

A. 2365. Grant by Philip Smith (Faber), of Edelmeton, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 2 marcs, of land in 
Edelmeton in the fields called < Heghefeld ' and ' Pleyestowe,' paying lOd. 
yearly. Witnesses : John Blund, Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

A. 2366. Grant for 40*. by John son of John de Edelmeton to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a messuage and land in 
Edelmeton, part of the land lying in the field called ' Pleyestowe ' and part 
in Heyegfeld. Witnesses : William de Forda, James le Sone, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: " Vacua quia continetur in magna carta, scilicet in 
duodeciina." 

A. 2367. Grant by John de la Ford to Thomas de Derle of half an 
acre of wood in Edelmeton, extending along the way from Wynsemerhull 
to Enefeld Wood. Monday the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 
12 Edward II. 

Endorsed : " Carta Johannis de la Forde de quadain porciuncula bosci 
jacente in angulo bosci qui vocatur Selveynegrove." 

A. 2368. Grant by Peter de Pelevile and Alice his wife, daughter of 
Richard de Fonte, of Edelmeton, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of the lands they hold of their tenement in 
Edelmeton, paying 3*. 3^d. yearly, including Id. at Cameryeld and \d. at 
Romescot. For this grant the canons have surrendered an acre of land 
they hold of the same fee into their hands, and given them 7 marcs. 
Witnesses: John Blund, William do Forda, and others (named). 
[31 Henry III.] 

Annexed: Final concord between the above parties concerning the 
premises. Westminster, Hilary term, 31 Henry III. 

A. 2369. Release by Alice, daughter of Stephen atte Wodegate, late 
the wife of Richard Stanmar, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of all her right in lands they have by gift of herself and the 
said Richard near Enefeld Wood, and by gift of Stephen aforesaid in 
Edelmetone. Witnesses : Johu Attestone, William Spirk, and others 
(named;. 

A. 2370. Grant by Richard Stanmar and Alice his wife to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : William de Forda, Thomas Pikot, and others (named). 

A. 2371. Grant by Robert de Heirun, son of Ralph de Heirun, to 
Adelstan de Norwic', citizen of London, of meadow in Edelmeton. 
Witnesses : John son of Walter, William Blund, Richard Waleis, and 
others (namedX Seal. 

A. 2372. Grant by Walter son of William de Edelmeton, to Richard, 
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of land 
in Edelme'ton, and 4d. yearly rent that Katherine, daughter of Walter 
Sabern, was wont to pay for land in Edelmeton. Witnesses : William de 
Forda, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). 

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[Middx.] A. 2374. Grant by Walter son of William Walding to Richard, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Edelmeton 
between their land called ' Witefeld ' and Richard Wroth's land, paying 4ti. 
yearly. Witnesses: John son of John, Hugh Peverel, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: " Non valet ista quia habemus hanc eandem terram per 
aliam cartam in puram elernosinam." 

Middx. A. 2375. Licence to Walter le Coner, of Stratford, to grant lauds 

and wood worth 1 1*. 2il. yearly ; to William de Suthwerk, chaplain, to grant 
land and wood worth 3s. 1\d. yearly ; and to William de Ansty to grant 
land worth 22\d. ; all to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, to 
form part of the 10 librates of hind or rent which the convent has the 
King's licence to acquire notwithstanding the statute of mortmain. 
Westminster, 15 May, 11 Edward II. Portion of Great Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2376. Grant by Hugh Peverel, of Edelmeton, to Thomas de la 

Forde, draper, of London, of the croft in Edelmeton called ' Melcroft,' 
between water called ' Melflet ' on the south, water called 'Medesenge' on 
the nortb, and on the west by the way leading to Serewesmelle. 
Witnesses: William de la Forde, Thomas Pycot, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2377. Grant by Hugh Peverell, of Edelmeton, to Thomas, son of 

Robert do la Forde, of Edelmeton, of the land in Edelmeton that Thomas 
bought of Richard Cook, who used to pay 4d. yearly ; the said Thomas 
paying ^d. yearly. Sunday before St. Peter ad Vincula, 40 Henry III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2378. Grant by Hugh Peverell, of Edelmeton, to William de 

Forda, of Edelmeton, of three crofts in Edelmeton ; one lying between land 
called ' Pirifeld,' water called ' Melflet,' and the way that leads to the gates 
of the nuns of Clerkenwell, the others between waters called ' Medesange ' 
and ' Melflet ' and the way opposite the mill called ' Scerewesmelle.' 
Sunday after the Apostles Peter and Paul, 40 Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2379. Grant, for 10 marcs, by William Benitone, of Edelmeton, to 

Thomas, son of Robert de la Forde, of Edelmeton, of all his land in 
Edelmeton, paying therefor 5*. Scl. to the chief lords of the fee. Witnesses : 
William and Laurence de la Forde, and others (named). Sunday before 
St. Gregory, 41 Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2380. Agreement between John Selveyn, of Edelmetun, and 

William de Forda son of Robert of Edelmetun, concerning a meadow John 
sold to the said William in the year 17 Henry III. If at the end of nine 
years following John or his assigns wish to purchase the meadow, they 
shall give William or his assigns 8 marcs 8*. 4d. and receive the land, and 
William or his assigns shall come to Edelmetun church to receive the 
money before the good men of the town. Witnesses : John Blund, 
Richard de Gysorz, and others (named). [17 Henry III.] 

Leic. A. 2381. Letters patent committing to John Clerk, Robert Symmes 

and John Symmes the custody of the manor of Whitcok alias Withecok, 
with a piece of land called ' Seway ' alias ' Seuay ' in Withecok, for 40 
years from Easter last ; paying the King yearly 60s. 4d., and 39s. 8d. in 
addition for increment. Westminster, 21 May, 7 Henry [IV.]. fragment 
of Great Seal. 

[Middx.] A- 2382. Grant by William son of Theobald to Martin son of Geffrey 

de Cornbell, of all the" land that Warin the porter of St. Bartholomew's 
held of him in the parish of Yseldun, paying fjs. 4\d. yearly. Witnesses: 
Henry son of William, Andrew de Grondun, John de Lyesnes, and 
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[Middx.] A. 2383. Grant by S. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Ralph, the abbot, and the convent of St. Osith, of the land 
'Bunco' in the parish of St. Peter the Less, which William de Ver, 
bishop of Hereford, held last and gave to St. Osith's ; paying 2 marcs 
yearly. Witnesses : Henry de Cornell, Henry son of Ailwin, Nicholas 
Duchet and Peter son of Neulun, sheriffs, and others (named). The 
Annunciation, A.D. 1192. 

[Middx.] A. 2384. Release by Walter and Thomas Coc, sons of Robert Coc, to 

John son of Costantine of the tenement they held of him of the fee of 
Brokes in St. Peter's parish, and a piece of land adjoining held of Holy 
Trinity paying 6d. yearly to the prior thereof. Witnesses : Peter son of 
Eboreard, J. de Belines, Adam de Hulmo, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2385. Grant in frank almoin by Isabella, Countess of Gloucester, 

to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for the souls of herself and Geoffrey 
de Macdeville, Earl of Essex, her late husband, of a marc quit rent in the 
land and dwelling house that Godard do Antiochia held in the parish of St. 
Laurence Jewry, the said marc to be distributed to the canons ad pietantiam. 
Witnesses: William de Maudeville, Earl of Essex, and others (named). 
A.D. 1217. 

Middx. A. 2386. Release by James Algore, citizen and grocer of London, to 

Thomas Nevile, William Compton, and John Nevile, knights, John Heron, 
esquire, Treasurer of the King's Chamber, Richard Broke, sergeant-at- 
law, and Richard Lyster, to the King's use, of all his right in three 
messuages, three gardens and land at Mile End in Stebenhithe parish 
which William White and William Gibbouse, leather-sellers of London, 
granted them to the King's use by charter dated 16 April, 8 Henry VIII. ; 
and all his other lauds, c., there, except what he holds of the bishop of 
London by copy of court. 20 April, 8 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll. 
Sml. 



[Middx.] A. 2387. Indenture between Robert de Marny, knight, and Alice 

his wife, daughter and one of the heirs of Richard Lacer the father, and 
sister and one of the heirs of Richard Lacer the son, Robert de Bourton, 
late warden of the chantry of the church of Leyre Marny, John Mareys, 
of Salcote Virly, chaplain, and Philip atte Bregge, of the one part, and 
Katherine, late wife of John atte Pole, of Shordich, another of the 
daughters and heirs and a sister and heir of the above Richard and 
Richard respectively, of the other part, concerning the partition of lands, 
&c., belonging to the said father and son in London, for which Katherine 
had sued at the Husting. It is agreed at the Husting before Adam de 
Bury, Mayor, and others, that Robert, John and Philip shall have for their 
share of the tenements in St. Michael Paternostsrchirche parish those 
between the church and Bow-lane on the south, tenements that Domengo 
de Espayne holds on the north, the highway called ' la Reole ' on the 
west, and Walbrok and a long stable on the east, with all stone walls, 
light for four windows towards the north, ' les distillations ' and other 
watercourses, &c., to be charged with 7 marcs yearly ; and Katherine shall 
have the said tenements that Domengo holds and the said stable, to be 
charged with 4 marcs yearly, remainder of 11 marcs devised in the will of 
Walter Walclesshef, late citizen of London, 29*. due to the prior of St. 
Mary Overy, Southwark, and Ss. to the prior of Christchnrch, London. 
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[Middx. J A. 2388. Confirmation by Robert de Bcdef'ord and Alexander his 
brother of the sale and release that Agnes their mother has made to 
William Chamberlain, their uncle, son of Robert Chamberlain, of London, 
of half a marc quit rent issuing from land with a house in St. Michael of 
Paternosterchierch parish. Witnesses : Serle Mercer, Mayor, John Viell 
and Josce, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [3 Henry III.] Two 
seals. 

[Middx.] A.. 2389. Grant by O. the prior of St. Pancras, Lewes, with assent 
of the convent, to John son of Edward of their tenement in London that 
belonged to Wibert de Araz, and the lands they hold of the monks 
of Westminster and Robert Camberleng, paying 14s. yearly and providing 
the prior and monks of Lewes with fit hospitality as often as they come to 
London. Witnesses : Countess Isabel and Philip her brother, Adam de 
Puninges, William Luvel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2390. Grant by John Neirneut to John de Hingestone, citizen 
and goldsmith of London, of one marc yearly quit rent he has by gift of 
Cristina, late the wife of William le Bret, late citizen and goldsmith of 
London, issuing from a tenement in the parish of St. Nicholas Olave in 
Old Fish Street which Walter Cady holds by grant from Crislina for 
her life. Witnesses : Simon de Swanlond, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Sunday after St. Peter [ad Vincula], 4 Edward 111. 
Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2391. Grant by Katherine, daughter of Henry le Palmere, to 
Adam de Stratton, clerk, of the land with houses in Smalelane in the 
parish of St. Sepulchre in the suburb of London, which she had by the 
gift of her said father. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor, 
Edward le Blund, Peter Angeri, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[49 Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2392. Grant by Walter le Hurer, citizen and woolmerchant of 

London, and Matilda his wife, to William Curteys, of Bricklesworth, of the 
tenement with houses and garden that formerly belonged to Roger de 
Frowik, citizen of London, which they had by grant of Idonea, late wife 
of the said Roger, and the other executors of his will, in the parish of 
St. Olave by the Tower of London, adjoining the garden of the brethren 
of the Holy Cross, London. John de Grantham, Mayor of London. 
Sunday after St. Matthias the Apostle, 3 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common 
pleas, Monday after St. Gregory the Pope, 3 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2393. Demise by Nicholas, rector of St. Martin's Otteswych, 
London, Master William de Otteswych, surgeon, John de Weston and 
William Mabyli to Robert de Norhampton, carpenter, and Margery his 
wife, for their lives, of the land that the late William Baker gave for the 
support of the said church and rector ; paying yearly 12*. to the support 
of the church and 2s. to the rector during Robert's life, and after his death 
Margery (if alive) paying 24*. 8d. to the church and 2s. to the rector. 
Witnesses : Elias Roussel, Mayor, John Darmentieres and Henry de 
Eyngrith, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [28 Edward I.] 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2394. Grant by William de Braye, citizen of London, to Gilbert, 
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of 4*. yearly 
quit rent in the parish of St. Martin Otcswyhc in London. Witnesses : 
Thomas, son of Thomas son of Richard, Mayor of London, Osbert de 
Suffolckya and Robert de Muntpell', sheriffs, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2395. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Agnes daughter of William of the land that Robert 
Cristemasse, her late husband, held in the parish of St. Olave by the 
Tower of London, adjoining London wall. "Witnesses : John Travers, 
Ralph Sperleng, Gilbert son of Fulk, aldermen, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2396. Grant by Henry Bucointe to God and St. Mary and 

St. John, and the poor of the Hospital of Jerusalem and the brethren 
thereof, of the messuage Robert le Faucuner formerly held with curtilage 
and garden in Stanmere by Eggeswere, and a croft and land in Stanmere 
marsh abutting eastwards on the great road from Eggeswere, paying 2 marcs 
yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert de Hendon, Roger de la Dune, knights, 
Master Peter de Radenore and Richard Giffard, clerks, Andrew Bukerel, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2397. Grant by Ralph de Holeburn, goldsmith, with consent of 
Cecilia his wife, to Adam le Lymbarnere, son of Richard le Lymbarnere, of 
laud with houses in the suburb of London in St. Sepulchre's parish in the 
little lane leading to the water of Fleet, paying 12d. yearly to the hospital 
of St. James without London. Witnesses : Sir William son of Richard, 
Mayor of London, Richard Pycard and John de Norhamton, sheriffs, and 
others (named). [45 Henry III.] Two seals. 

Middx. A. 2398. Confirmation by James Algore, citizen and grocer of 

London, son and heir of Richard Algore, citizen and girdler of London, 
deceased, and Margaret, wife of James, of the sale by William White and 
William Gybbonse, leathersellers of London, to Sirs Thomas Nevile, 
William Compton and John Nevile, knights, John Heron, Treasurer, of the 
King's Chamber, Richard Broke, serjeant-at-law, and Richard Lister of 
three messuages, three gardens and land and all other their possessions at 
Myle Ende in the parish of Stebenhith, dated 12 April last. 14 April, 
8 Henry .VIII. English. Seal and portion of seal. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll. 

[Middx.] A. 2399. Grant by William de Coryngeham, citizen of London, to 
William Bernard, his fellow citizen, of land with buildings in the parish of 
St. Olave by the Tower of London, called ' Cristemesselonde,' paying 
therefor yearly 16d. to the canons, and 2*. to the pitancier, of Holy Trinity 
of Alegate, London. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Sandwico, Warden of 
London, and others (named). 20 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2400. Grant by John Renger, son of Richard Renger, to John, the 

prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 15s. 4d. yearly rent issuing 
from houses and tenements in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of 
London, payingi therefor 6d. yearly for the King's socage on Easter eve. 
Witnesses : Adam de Basing', Mayor of London, and others (named). 
August, 36 Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 2401. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Robert de Coningeham of land in the parish of St. Olave by the 
Tower of London, forming an angle between the wall of London and the 
highway. Witnesses: Ralph Hardel, Mayor of London, Henry de 
Walemunt, Stephen de Ostregate, sheriffs, and others (named). [39 
Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2402. Grant by Richard de Shanketon to William Bernard, 
citizen of London, of a tenement in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of 
London in Woderouelane, and 2s. Id. yearly quit rent issuing from a 
tenement adjoining ; paying 8s. 6d. yearly to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, knight, Warden of London, 
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[Middx.] A. 2403. Grunt by Gilbert do la. March, Ralph le Taverner and 

German Clerk, executors of the will of Hubert do Coringluun, htu citizen of 
London, to Sir William, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
of 2s. yearly quit rent the said Robert left them by his will, issuing from a 
tenement with buildings in Cristemasselond, in St. Olave's parish by the 
Tower of London. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, Warden of 
London, and others (named). Friday before the feast of Tiburcius and 
Valerian, Martyrs, A.D. 1287. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2404. Grant by E. tho prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 

London, to William Watloc, goldsmith, of land with buildings in the 
parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London, paying 2 marcs 8rf. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, John Horn and 
Ralph Blund, sheriffs, and others (named). [4 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Mid.;x.] A. 2405. Grant by Richard son of William son of Reinger to 

Reginald de Mailing' of land in the parish of St. Olave by Alegate, paying 
6s. 8d. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert son of Fulk, alderman, Ralph Burel, 
Eadwin de Essex, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Quam modo tenent Johannes de Stratford, Henricus le 
Rede, Adam Hunteman, Willelmus Carpentar", et fratres Sancte Crucis." 

[Middx.] A. 2406. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 

church, London, to Stephen Dyer of land in the parish of Stanenechirche 
in Cradocheslane, paying 5*. yearly. Witnesses : Richard the priest of 
St. Laurence, Terri Alderman, Ralph de Sumeri, and others (named). 

[MidJx.] A. 2407. Grant by Peter sou of Roger son of William to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 4s. yearly quit rent, 
issuing from the land with houses and quay that Benedict Stocfishe held, 
reaching from the high road to the Thames, and land with buildings 
adjoining in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London. 
Witnesses : Roger son of Roger, Mayor of London, John Tulsano, Ralph 
Hardel, sheriffs, and others (named). Friday before St. Gregory the Pope, 
34 Henry III. 

Endorsed : "Modo Johannes de Cantuaria ijs., et Ricardus Bonaventure 
ij*." 

[Middx.] A. 2408. Grant by Thomas son of Hugh de Bosco to Richard son 

of Richard Godsalm, of Staines, and Joan his wife, for 20 marcs, of the 
messuage fhe said Hugh formerly held in Stauewelle parish, with a garden, 
land in the tillage called ' Homcrofte,' part of it adjoining Wdehullescrofte 
and abutting on land called ' Savoriesrudinge,' and crofts called 
' Brodecrofte ' and ' Littelecrofte.' Witnesses: William de Dureham, 
sheriff of Middlesex, John le Meriner, Nicholas de Baiesam, citizens of 
London, and others (named), c. A.D. 1252. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2409. Grant by Roysia de Farndon to John Daroundel, 

goldsmith, of London, and Amy his wife of the tenement that formerly 
belonged to William de Fardon, her grandfather, and Isabel, daughter of 
the said William, her mother, in the parish of St. Olave in ^silver Street. 
Reginald de Conductu, Mayor, Ralph de Upton and Waller de Mordone, 
sheriffs of London. Monday after the Purification, 10 Edward III. 
Copy. 

[Middx.] A. 2410. Grant by John Rydere, clerk, to Richard Wyltsshire, of 

Haydon, Essex, and Richard Gyn, citizen and grocer of London, of lands, 
&c., in' le Roperie' and in Heywharflane in the parishes of All Hallows in 
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which he, together wiih John Wyllsshire, citizen and pepperer of London, 
and Alice his wife, John Cliesterford, and Nicholas, son of Hugh Parys, 
now deceased, had by grant of Isabella do Preston, enrolled at the Husting 
in London Monday before St. Edmund the King, 1 Richard II. William 
Askham, Mayor, Thomas Fawkener and Thomas Polle, sheriffs of London. 
2 June, 5 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2411. Grant by Nicholas Lungespee to Geoffrey de Jarpunvile, 

upon the latter's marriage with Alice his daughter, of the messuage and 
land in Little Stanmere that formerly belonged to Henry Boquointe, knight, 
and all his rents, &c., in the same place, with remainders in succession to 
Nicholas and Isabella, the grantor's children. Witnesses : Sirs David de 
Jarpunvile, Richard de Oxehaye, Roger de la Dune, nnd others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2412. Grant by Robert le Treyere, son of the late Robert le 

Treyere, citizen of London, to John de Warfeld, citizen of London, of land 
with houses, a quay adjoining, and some vacant ground in the parish of 
St. Mary atte Hulle, London. Witnesses : Stephen de Abyndon, Mayor, 
Hamo Godchep and William de Bodele, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). Sunday the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, 10 Edward II. Seal, 

[Middx.] A. 2413. Release by Robert le Treyere., son of the late Robert le 

Treyere, of Billyngesgate, citizen of London, to John de Warefeld, citizen 
of London, of all his right in land with houses thereon and free ingress and 
egress, in the parish of St. Mary atte Hulle, London, bordering on the 
Thames. Witnesses : John de Wengrave, Mayor, John Priour and 
William Fourneux, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Tuesday the 
eve of St. Thomas the Apostle, 11 Edward II. Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2414. Confirmation by inspextmus by Robert Treyere, goldsmith, 

son and heir of Robert le Treyere, the younger, late citizen of London, of 
the above release to John de Warefeld, citizen of London, of land with 
houses thereon, quay adjoining, and free ingress and egress, in the parish of 
St. Mary atte Hull, London ; and further release of John's gateway and 
room built over. John Hamond, Mayor, Thomas Leggy and Geoffrey de 
Wychyngham, sheriffs of London, John de Causton, alderman of the ward. 
Saturday the eve of Whitsunday, 19 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2415. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to William de Wylehale. the younger, and Robert son of Hervy, 
executors of the will of the late William de Wylehale, for 25 marcs 
" ad negocia domus sue expedienda," of 2| marcs quit rent issuing from a 
shop in London market opposite St. Mary le-Bow, which the testator 
bequeathed for a pittance to the canons and to maintain the light at St. 
Mary's altar. Witnesses : John de Gisorz, Mayor of London, Robert de 
Cornhelle, John Adrian, sheriffs, Master Thomas Eswy, canon of St, Paul's, 
London, and others (named). [43 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2416. Grant by Robert de Diva, prior of the Hospital of 

Jerusalem in England, to Robert de Danemarche of a tenement of the fee 
of Roger son of Alan in the parish of St. Mary del Ax, London, paying 
therefor 28s. yearly, and the Hospital acquitting the tenement of 13s. 
yearly to the monks of Bermondsey. Witnesses: Gilbert son of Fulk, 
Robert Blund, Simon de Bray, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2417. Grant by Roesia daughter of Godfrey to the canons of 

Holy Trinity, London, of her capital dwelling house in the parish of 
St. Mary Magdalene by Alegato, half the issues to be devoted to lighting 
St. Mary's altar and the other half to the refection of the convent on her 
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[Middx.] J. 2418. Release by William, the prior of Holy Trinity, London, to 

Sir John tie Maydeuestane, the King's clerk, of 16s. due to the convent for 
arrears of the yearly rent of 3*. for his house in the parish of St. Mary 
de Hulla, London ; John undertaking if hereafter he be enfeoffed of the 
said house by inheritance to pay the said rent in full. Present : Sir 
Robert Giffard, knight, John Hardel. Richard de Wiinbisse and Walter 
de Burnch, canons, and others (named). Wednesday before the Apostles 
Peter and Paul, 13 Edward [I.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx. ] A. 2419. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 

London, to Richard son of Edwin son of Oswant, of land in Billingesgate 
by the Thames, paying 3*. yearly. Witnesses: Godfrey Taun, Blacestan 
Alderman, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 2420. Grant by Ralph de Wdeforye and Margaret his wife to 
William de Hakeneye, called ' Staundard,' and Matilda his wife of the moiety 
that Richard Suet bequeathed to the said Margaret of a tenement in the 
parish of St. Mary del Ax, paying 8*. yearly to Holy Trinity, London. 
Witnesses : John de Norhaintun", alderman of the ward, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2421. Will of John de Warefeld, citizen and corndealer of 
London. Bequeaths various sums to the chaplain, clerks, and fabric of the 
church of St. Mary atte Helle, brass bowls and plates to his sons Thomas 
and Richard, the tenement with quay that he bought of Robert Treyer and 
which he inhabits, in the said parish, to be sold, and 2()s. each to be 
given to Thomas and Richard his sons out of the proceeds, and one marc 
to John, son of Idonea his daughter ; the remainder of his goods to be 
sold, half given to the poor and the other half divided between his sons. 
Friday after St. Gregory the Pope, A.D. 1348, 23 Edward III. Fragment 
of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of probate before the official of the archdeacon 
of London, 17 April, A.D. 1349 ; and of probate and enrolment at the 
Husting, Monday after the Apostles Philip and James, 23 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2422. Grant by William Wirhale, son of John Wirhale, late 
citizen of London, to Agnes, late the wife of the aforesaid John, of all his 
right in a tenement with quay adjoining in the parish of St. Mary atte 
Hulle by Billyngesgate, which he and Agnes hold for life by grant of the 
prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London. 29 May, 46 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2423. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christ- 
church, London, to William son-in-law of Basset (genera Basset) of land in the 
Fish Market (Piscaria) in St. Mary Magdalene's parish, paying 3(W. 
yearly. Witnesses ; Richard the priest of St. Mary Magdalene, Ernald the 
priest of St. Mary's Sumersat, Richard the priest of St. Peter's, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2424. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Simon Heimeric, for a pound of incense, of the laud 
they had of Alexander son of Sperling for the soul of Cristina his wife, 
in the parish of St. Mary Upehulle, paying I2d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Jordan Alderman, Walter de Stocwello, Henry Bulengar, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2425. Grant by John le Balancer, of London, to Alice Malemeyns 
of a tenement with curtilage in the parish of St. Mary del Axe, paying 
8*. yearly to Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses ; Sir John le Breton, 
knight, Warden, John de Sterteford, William de Sterteford, sheriffs of 
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[Middx.] A. 2426. Release by Olive, daughter of Robert de Dacia, to Richard, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the dwelling house 
that was her father's in the parish of St. Mary del Ax ; they granting her 
the land and house that were James le Wantier's, and one marc. Wit- 
nesses : Richard son of Walter, alderman, Norman and Thomas Megucer, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2427. Grant by Robert le Treyere, son of the late Robert le 
Treyere, citizen of London, to John de Warfeld of the land with houses 
thereon which he had by gift of Cicely, daughter of the said late Robert, 
in the parish of St. Mary atte Hulle, London, reaching to the Thames. 
Witnesses : Stephen de Abyndon, Mayor, Harao Godchep and William de 
Bodele, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Sunday the feast of 
St. Peter ad Vincula, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting of London, 
Monday after the Translation of St. Edward the King, 8 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2428. Release by the same to the same of the property granted 
above. Witnesses : John de Weyngrave, Mayor, John Priour and 
William Fourneux, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Tuesday the 
eve of St. Thomas the Apostle, 1 1 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2429. Grant by Alan Bursar to William son of Alice of the moiety 
of his land towards ' le West ' in Queenhithe, before St. Michael's church, 
paying 12*. yearly. Witnesses: Terric son of Fulcred, William Blund, 
and others (named.) 

[Middx.] A. 2430. Grant by Dionisia, daughter of the late William Senex, to 
John Norman, draper and citizen of London, for 27Z. 6s. 8d., of her shop in 
London market in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene of Milk Street, paying 
7 marcs yearly. Witnesses : Roger son of Roger, Mayor of London, John 
Tulusan and Ralph Hardel, sheriffs, and others (named). [34 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2431. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Asketin de Halstede, white tawyer, of land with houses 
thereon in the parish of St. Mary del Ax, London, paying 6*. yearly. 
Witnesses : John de Norhamton, alderman of the ward, Robert de 
Coringham, and others (named). 

[Middx.] ^ A. 2432. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Eadmund de Epping of land with houses in the parish 
of St. Mary del Ax, London, by Asketin de Halstede's land, payino- 6s 
yearly. Witnesses as in A. 2431. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2433. Grant by Thomas Abel, citizen and merchant of London, to 
Adam de Stratton, clerk, of two marcs yearly rent issuing from his lands 
and tenements in the parish of St. Margaret by London Bridge Wit- 
nesses : Walter Hervi, Mayor of London, and others (named)':' Friday 
before St. Peter ad Vincula, A.D. 1273. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2434. Grant by Walter de Chesewyk, son of Walter de Chesewyk, 
late citizen of London, to William le Barber, son of Fulk le Barber of the 
tenement the said William had given him in the parish of St. Michael by 
Cristeschirche, adjoining the tenement of Sir Walter do Enefelde, knight 
and abutting on the high road from Cornhill towards Alegate. Witnesses 
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[Middx.] A. 2435. Grant by Robert Whyte, executor of the will of John de 
Warfeld, citizen and corndealer of London, to Sir Thomas, parson of the 
church of All Hallows on London Wall, of land with houses, quay adjoining, 
and piece of vacant ground which the said John had by gift of Robert le 
Treyere, son of the late Robert le Treyere, in the parish of St. Mary atte 
Hulle, stretching to the Thames. [Witnesses : ] John Lovekyn, Mayor, 
Henry Pycard, Simon Dolset, sheriffs of London. Friday after St. John 
ante Portam Latinam, 23 Edward III. Seal, broken. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, Monday after 
St. Dunstan the Bishop, 23 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2436. Grant by Cicely, daughter of the late Robert le Treyere, to 
Robert le Treyere, citizen of London, of the land with buildings and quay 
which she had by bequest of her father in the parish of St. Mary atte Hulle, 
London, reaching to the Thames, paying 4s. yearly to her father's right 
heirs. Witnesses : Thomas Romeyn, Mayor, James de Sancto Edmundo 
and Roger le Palmere, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[3 Edward II.] Seal. 

Annexed: Extract from the will of Robert le Treyere. Bequeaths to 
his wife Joan a tenement in St. Mary atte Hulle parish for her life, with 
remainder to Thomas and Richard her sons, and the messuage he lives in 
with the quay called ' le Holyrodewharf,' for her life, and after her death 
to his son Robert who is to pay 4 marcs yearly therefor to John and Adam 
his sons : to Cecilia his daughter all the land with buildings between his 
lane and the tenement of Avicia, late wife of William Jurdan, stretching 
to the Thames, in lieu of the 20 marcs that Joan his daughter, late wife of 
Nicholas de Mary, left Cicely in her will, paying -is. yearly for life to his 
wife Joan. Enrolled among pleas of laud, Monday after St. Edward the 
King, 34 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2437. Grant by Joan Blund, late the wife of Henry son of Reiner, 
to Roger de Hereford of land with houses in the parish of St. Michael, 
Queenhithe, paying 20*. yearly. Witnesses : Laurence Lamb', alderman, 
William son of Alice, Joce son of Peter, and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A.. 2438. Grant by John son of Robert Dobyn, and Alice his wife, 

to William de Hakeneye, called ' Staundard,' and Matilda his wife, of a 
kitchen with curtilage in the parish of St. Mary del Ax. Witnesses : 
John de Norhamtune, alderman of the ward, Robert, de Cuningeham, bedel, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2439. Grant by Ralph de Wdeforde and Margaret his wife to the 
same of the tenement Richard Suet bequeathed to the said Margaret in the 
parish of St. Mary del Ax, adjoining the above tenement, paying 8s. yearly 
to Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses as above. [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2440. Grant by R. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Roesia, daughter of Richard de Barsham of the land that Ralph 
Chaplain held of Robert Hoiebuc in the parish of St. Magnus the Martyr. 
Witnesses : Richard Renger, alderman, Joce son of Peter, James de 
Haverhill, and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2441. Gran,t by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to William Veisin of the curtilage Alexander son of 
Sperling devised to them. Witnesses : John, sou of Alexander Sperling, 
and others (named). 

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[Middx.] A 2442. Grunt by S. the prior, and the convent of Christchurcli, 

London, to Matthew, of the land that Ketell held, paying 2s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Robert de Hereford, Robert Ruhaved, Richard son of Oswant, 
William de Camera, Laurence Blund, Aubrey de Bilinggesgate, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed : " Sancte Marie Hupehulle." 

[Middx.] A. 2443. Confirmation by Marsilia, relict of Robert de Dacia, to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the bequest to them by her said 
husband's will of all his lands and tenements in and out of London. 
Witnesses : Gilbert son of Fulk, alderman, William de Hodesdon, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2444. Testament of Thomas Kyng, citizen and haberdasher of 
Lond'on, bequeathing to Robert Auncell, the prior, and the convent of 
St. Pancras, Lewes, Sussex, the yearly rent of 13*. 4d. issuing out of a 
tenement in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Milk Street, which Nicholas 
Dixon, clerk, John Fray, a Baron of the King's Exchequer, John Note- 
broun, Robert Warener, aud Richard Lyndesay granted to himself, John 
Deken, grocer, deceased, and William Sydeney, of co. Sussex, and Thomas 
Dufhous, citizen and fishmonger of London ; the two latter having released 
their right therein to Kyng by a deed dated 24 May, 14 Henry VI. 
12 July, A.D. 1436, 14 Henry VI. 

On the plica : Memorandum of probate, 3 February, 15 Edward IV. 
Endorsed: Memorandum of probate and enrolment at the Husting for 
pleas of land, Monday the feast of St. Agatha, 15 Edward IV. 

[Middx.] A. 2445. Grant by William son of Alulf to the prior and convent of 
St. Peter's, Westminster, of his land with quay belonging in the parish of 
St. Mary de la Hulle, between land that was Richard son of Oswant's and 
the lane over against Billynggesgate. [John.] Copy. 

[Middx ] A. 2446. Grant by Hamo son of Costautine to Richard, tke prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 4s. 4rf. yearly rent from land 
and houses iii the parish of St. Mary de Hella, by the abbot of Waltham's 
land. Witnesses : Ralph Sperling, John de Solio, Gilbert son of Fulk, 
and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2447. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Nicholas Prior of Wares, for 12 marcs, of the 
dwelling house with garden that was Robert de Dacia's in the parish of 
St. Mary del Ax. Witnesses : John de Codres, sheriff of London, Reyner 
de Bungeye, and others (named). [20-23 Henry III.] 

Endorsed : This tenement was recovered against the prior of Pritelwelle 
and Master Maurice de Waldene at the court held Monday after Hilary, 
2 Edward III., by writ of Gavelett, to have and to hold to the prior and 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, and their successors for ever. 

[Middx.] A. 2448. Surrender by Robert le Burser to Andrew Bukerel, citizen 
of London, son of Andrew Bukerel, of two acres of meadow in Edelmeton 
marsh, a house in the parish of St. Michael on the Thames which he 
acquired with his wife, two houses in the parish of St. Michael Cornhill, 
and 4s. rent from a house Gilbert Ketel holds in St. Pancras' parish, in 
lieu of 5/. he owes the said Andrew, so that Andrew shall receive 20s. 
yearly from the premises till the debt is paid in full. Of the 20s. the crop 
from the two acres is to be reckoned 5s., unless the meadow be overwhelmed 
with flood or storm so that the crop fail. Witnesses : Ralph Eswi and 
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[Middx.] A. 2449. Indenture witnessing that whereas Thomas Kyng, citizen 

and haberdasher of London, is seised in a yearly rent of 13*. 4d. issuing 
from a tenement in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Milk Street, 
London, and is also bound to Robert Auncell, the prior, and the convent of 
St. Pancras of Lewes in Sussex in 20/., to be paid at Michaelmas next; the 
said prior and convent grant that if Joan, now wife of the said Thomns, 
survive htm and within six months after his decease execute a sufficient 
release to them of her right by way of dower in the said rent, then the said 
bond shall be void and of none effect. 11 July, A.D. 1436, 14 Henry VI. 

[Middx.] A. 2450. Will of William Whelple, citizen and shoemaker of London. 
Bequests to the church, priests, and clerks of St. Alban's in Wodestrete, 
where Isabella his late wife is buried ; leaves 8 dozen pairs of shoes to b 
distributed amongst the poor ; to the four orders of Friars Mendicant, 
Preachers, Minors, Carmelites, and Austins, London 40d. each ; the rever- 
sion of his two tenements in the parish of St. Alban's in Wodestrete, at the 
corner of Addelane, after the death of Elena his wife, to the prior and 
convent of Holy Trinity within Algate, they paying Id. weekly to a 
chaplain celebrating mass for him. 20 February, A.D. 1385, 9 Richard II. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate before the official of the archdeacon 
of London, 21 May, A.D. 1387, and of probate and enrolment at the 
Husting for pleas of land, Monday before the Purification, 21 Richard II. 
Fragments of two seals. 

[Middz.] A. 2451. Release by Margery, daughter of Cicely, late the wife of John 
de Norhampton, sometime tailor of London, to John de Colkyrke, tailor, of 
London, of the tenement with houses by Addelane in the parish of St. 
Alban's Wodestrete, London, that Cicely her mother lately granted him. 
Witnesses : John le Blount, Mayor of London, and others (namedj. 
6 November, 33 Edward I. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common 
pleas, Monday after St. Edmund the King, 34 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2452. Demise by Thomas de Colkirke, citizen of London, son of 
John de Colkirke, to Richard atte Gate, shoemaker of London, of the 
tenement his said father left him by will in the parish of St. Alban's 
Wodestrete, London, adjoining Wodestrete and Adelane, for 4 years from 
the present date. Witnesses : John de Pulteneye, Mayor, Robert de 
Ely and Thomas de Harewold, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 4 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2453. Indenture witnessing that whereas Richard Hervy, citizen 
and goldsmith of London, and Alice his wife, have granted to William 
Welpele, citizen and shoemaker of London, a messuage with houses in the 
parish of St. Alban's, Wood Street, and Richard is bound to William in 
201. to be paid at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist next ; the said 
William grants that if he and his heirs peaceably hold the said messuage, 
the said bond Shall be of no force. Sunday the Purification, 34 Edward 
III. 

[Middx.] A. 2454. Grant by Richard Hervy, citizen and goldsmith of London, 
and Alice his wife, to William Whelpele. citizen and shoemaker of London, 
and Elena his wife, of a tenement with houses in the parish of St. Albans 
in Wood Street, London. John Wroth, Mayor, Walter de Berneye and 
John Doynes, sheriffs of London. Friday the feast of St. Gregory the 
Pope, 35 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday after St. James the Apostle, 35 Edward III. 

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[Middx.] A.. 2455. Grant by the same to the same of the messuage with houses 
they had by gift of Adam Colkirke, of Hathfeld, in the parish of St. 
Alban's, Wood Street. London, at the corner of the lane called ' Anellane.' 
Simon Dolsely, Mayor, John de Chichestre and Simon de Benyngton, 
sheriffs of London, Simon de Worsiede, alderman of the ward. Saturday 
before the Purification, 34 Edward III. Portions of two seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday after St. Mathias the Apostle, 34 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2456. Release by the same to the same of the premises granted 
them in A. 2454. Sunday after St. Gregory the Pope, 35 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2457. Grant by Adam Colkirke, of Hathfelde, brother and heir of 
Thomas Colkirke, to Richard Hervy, citizen and goldsmith of London, and 
Alice his wife, of two tenements with houses, &c., which he inherited after 
the death of the said Thomas in St. Alhan's parish in Wood Street, 
between the lane leading from Aldermanburi and the lane called ' Silver- 
strete.' Henry Picard, Mayor, Richard de Notyngham and Thomas 
Dolsaly, sheriffs of London, Simon de Worstede, alderman of the ward. 
Monday after the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 31 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2458. Indenture between Richard Hervy, citizen and goldsmith of 
London, and Alice his wife, and Master John Brian, clerk, of Wales, and 
Alice his wife, witnessing that whereas the former hold, by grant of Adam 
Colkirke, brother and heir of Thomas Colkirke, two tenements in St. Alban's 
parish, Wood Street, and the latter a house with cellars, rooms over, garden 
and wardrobe in the same parish, it is agreed that Richard and Alice shall 
pay the quit rents for all the tenements, viz. 3*. to the abbey of Westminster 
and 5*. to the convent of Newerkeby Guildford, and John and Alice for their 
house a rose to the prior of the hospital of our Lady within Crepulgate ; 
and Richard and Alice shall not by any building on the east of their 
tenements interfere with the light, watercourses, &c., on the west of the 
others' house. Thursday the feast of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, 
31 Edward III. French. Seal and fragment of seal. 



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A. 2459. Demise by William Whelpele, citizen and shoemaker of 
London, and Elena his wife, to Sir William Rysyng, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, of iwo stone tenements in Adellane, &c., 
in the parish of St. Alban's in Woodstreet, by the lane leading from 
Aldermannebury to the lane called ' Selvyrstret,' for 90 years ; paying yearly 
to William and Elena during their lives 100s., and after their decease Id. 
weekly to a canon celebrating mass in their church, and conveying two 
cartloads of wood yearly to their house in London. The morrow of St. 
Mark the Evangelist, 9 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Margaret, 10 Richard II. 

A. 2460. Acquittance by Robert Percy, rent collector of Holy Trinity, 
London, to John Wyssyngeshe . . for 30*. for arrears of a yearly quit rent 
of 5*. due for his tenement in the parish of St. Michael Wodestrete, 
between Wodestrete and the lane of Ingestrete. Morrow of Easter, 
13 Henry IV. Injured. 

A. 2461. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Adrian Mercer, for 100s., of a stone house in the parish of 
St. Mary Wulnothe Mariecherche, paying one marc yearly. Witnesses : 
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A. 2462. Grant by Ralph Vintiier to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of the whole moiety of the stone house that was Hugh de Boclande's 
in the parish of St. John upon Walebroc in frank almoin, the canons having 
received him into their fraternity, paying 2*. yearly, and promising to feed 
thirteen poor people every Friday. Witnesses : Eichard, bishop of London, 
P. archdeacon of London, H., Mayor, Eoger son of Alan, Roger Duce, 
sheriffs of London, and others (named). [5 Richard I.] 

A. 2463. Grant by Emma, late the wife of Thomas Sibeling, to John, 
the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, London, of 4*. yearly quit rent 
that Ralph son of Thomas paid for two rooms in Westchepe, with free ingress 
and egress through the courtyard of her shop. Witnesses : John Tulsan, 
May or of London, Thomas de Wimburne and William de Dunolm', sheriffs, 
and others (named). [37 Henry III.] 

A. 2464. Grant by Thomas de Gloucestre, son of Henry de Gloucestre, 
late citizen and alderman of London, and Matilda his wife, to Bartholomew 
Denmars, citizen and ropemaker of London, of the 20s. yearly quit rent 
issuing from a tenement in Candelwykestrete in the purish of St. Mary of 
Abbecherche, London, which they had by gift of Peter de Berkhamsted, 
perpetual vicar of St. Giles without Crepelgate, London. John de Pulteneye, 
Mayor, John de Northhalle and William de Briklesworth, sheriffs of 
London. Thursday after St. Katherine the Virgin, 10 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday after St. Andrew, 10 Edward III. Two seal*. 

A. 2465. Grant by Thomas Densmars, of Ebbesham, Surrey, to 
Thomas de Oxeneford, citizen and cook of London, of 60*. yearly quit rent 
issuing from tenements by St. Laurence Lane in the parish of St. Mary 
Abbecherche in Candelwikstrete, London ; 40s. of which he inherited on the 
death of Robert Densmars his father, aud 20s. he had by gift of Bartholomew 
Densmars, citizen and ropemaker of London. Thomas Leggi, Mayor, Adam 



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Basingstok, sheriffs of London. 17 June, 



A. 2466. Duplicate of the above graut, with the condition attached 
that if Thomas Denmars pay or cause to be paid to Thomas de Oxeneford 
the sum of 251. in London by June 24, A.D. 1351, the grant and seisin 
made thereon shall be void. 18 June, 22 Edward III. Seal, 

A. 2467. Release by Michael Hughet, executor of the will of Thomas 
de Oxon', late citizen and cook of London, to Thomas son of Thomas son 
of Robert Denymars, late citizen and ropemaker of London, of all his right 
to the above rent of 60*. granted to Thomas de Oxon' by way of mortgage 
for 257. Witnesses : Richard de Kysellyngbury, Mayor, John Notte and 
William de Wircestre, sheriffs of London, and others (named). ] 2 June, 
25 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 2468. Memorandum that by inquisition taken Monday after St. 
Martin, 34 Edward III., it appeared that in 30 Edward III. Nicholas 
Mockyng had in the parisli of St. Margaret Briggestrete two tenements 
with three shops and rooms worth yearly 6/. 12r/., whereof he paid 12*. 
to the prior of Christchurch, London ; Roger Shipbroke held them in 
49 Edward III., and the prior of the Charterhouse in 8 Richard II. Paper. 

A. 2469. Grant by Henry de Coventre, citizen of London, to Robert 
Danmars, citizen of London, in free marriage with Alice, Henry's daughter, 
of 40*. yearly quit rent issuing from a tenement in Candelwriste-strete in 

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St. Mary Abecherche parish, by St. Laurence Lane, which rent lie had by 
demise of Nicholas le Grus. Witnesses : Gregory de Roquesle, Mayor, 
Eobert Darraz and Ralph le Feverer, sheriffs of London. [5 Edward I.] 

[Midix.] A. 2470. Grant by Thomas; son of Thomas son of Eobert Denymars, 
late citizen and ropemaker of London, to .John Malwayn, citizen and 
merchant of London, and Margery his wife of the 60s. yearly vent released 
to him in A. 2467. Saturday after the, Translation of St. Thomas the 
Martyr, 25 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2471. Duplicate of the above, except that the rent is granted to 
John Wroth, citizen and fishmonger of London, and Robert de Brome, parson 
of the church of Stevenache. Dated as above. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Hiisting for common plea?, 
Monday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 25 Edward III. 

[Middx. j A. 2472. Release by Bartholomew Denmars, citizen and ropemaker 
of London, to Thomas Denmars, of Ebbesham, Surrey, of the 20*. yearly 
quit rent he had by feoffment of Thomas, sou of Henry de Gloucestre, late 
citizen and alderman of London, and Matilda his wife, issuing from n 
tenement in Candelwikstrete in St. Mary Abbecherche parish. Monday 
after St. Andrew the Apostle, 20 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2473. Grant by the same to the same of the said 20*. rent. 
Geoffrey de Wychingham, Mayor, William Clapttus and John de Croydon, 
sheriffs of London. Monday after St. Katherine the Virgin, 20 Edward III. 
Seal. 

A. 2474. Duplicate of A. 2469. 

[Middx.] A. 2475. (1.) Grant by Thomas son of Thomas son of Robert 
Denymarcs, late citizen of London, to J. de B. of yearly quit rents of 40*. 
and 20*. issuing from tenements in Candelwekestrete in the parish of 
St. Mary of Apechirche. [c. 25 Edward III.] Draft. 

(2.) Release by Michael Hughet, executor of the will of Thomas do 
Oxonia, late citizen and cook of London, to J. de B. of all his right in the 
above rent of GO*. Sunday before St. Margaret, [c. 25 Edward III.] 
Draft. 

(3.) Grant by Thomas, son of Thomas son of Robert Denymars, to J. de 
B. of the above rent of 60s. Richard de Kislyngbury, Mayor, John Not 
and William de Wircestre, sheriffs of London. [25 Edward III.] Draft. 

[Middx.] A. 2476. Release by John Wroth, citizen and fishmonger of London, 
and Robert de Brome, parson of the church of Stevenache, to Nicholas, 
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all their right in 
60s. yearly rent, formerly belonging to Thomas son of Thomas son of 
Robert Denymarcs, late citizen and ropemaker of London, issuing from 
tenements in St. Mary Abbecherche parish by St. Laurence Street. 
Stephen de Cavendich, Mayor, James Andrew and John Albon, sheriff's of 
London. 10 April, 37 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2477. Release by Ralph Meerk, of Drayton, and Agnes his wife, 
late the wife of Thomas Denymarcs, of Ebbesham, to John Malwayn, citizen 
of London, of all their right in 60s. yearly quit rent issuing from tenements 
at the cornei' in St. Mary Abbechurche parish between St. Laurence Street 
and Candelwekestrete. Simon Dolsely, Mayor, Simon de Benyngton and 
John de Chichestre, sheriffs of London. Monday before the Purification, 
34 Edward III. Two seals. 

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[Middx.] A. 2478. Memorandum that Michael Hughet, executor of the will of 

Thomas de Oxenford, late citizen and cook of London, is bound to acknow- 
ledge and enrol a certain release of 60*. yearly rent to Thomas son of 
Thomas son of Robert Denymarz, at the Husting in London as soon as 
possible. [25 Edward III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2479. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard de Hese of a shop in the parisli of St. Nicholas at West 
Fish Street, paying 10*. yearly. Witnesses : Robert Ruffus, Alan King, 
Walter Blund, and others (named). [Richard I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2480. Grant by Richard de Hese to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of \2d. yearly rent from his dwelling house in the parish of St. 
Nicholas at West Pish Street. Witnesses : Walter Bruning, Richard 
Long, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2481. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Geoffrey Fishmonger (pessunario) of a shop in the parish of 
St. Nicholas at West Fish Street, next to the shop Richard de Hese 
holds, paying 7*. yearly. Witnesses : William sou of Aliz, Robert and 
Martin his brothers, Walter Brun, and others (named). [Richard L] 

[Middx.] A. 2482. Grant by Ranulf Goldsmith to John, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 60s., of 6*. yearly rent that Ralph son 
of Thomas pays for a shop in Westchepe, London. Witnesses : Adam de 
Basinges, Mayor of London and alderman of (he ward, Nicholas Bat, 
Laurence de Frowik, sheriffs, and others (named). [36 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2483. Grant by John le Lung to John, the prior, and the canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, for 6 marcs, of 9*. yearly quit rent that Ralph son 
of Thomas pays for two shops with rooms over in London market. 
Witnesses : John Norman, Mayor of London, Humfrey le Feure, William 
son of Richard, sheriffs, Adam de Basinges, alderman of Westchepe, and 
others (named). [35 Henry III.] Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2484. Grant by William Rustic to Gervase de Litleburi of land in 
the parish of St. Alban's Wudestrate, of the fee of Robert Simple, with 
the moiety of the stone wall against the stone house adjoining, paying 4s. 
yearly. Witnesses : William de Haverilla, Thomas Alderman, his son, 
and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2485. Grant by Richard, the abbot, and the convent of West- 
[Herts.] minster to Adam de Strattona, clerk, of 37*. lOd. yearly quit rent in the 
city of London, to be paid by the tenants specified, for tenements in the 
parishes of St. Peter the Less of Wodewarve and St. John Zakary by 
Staninggelane, and by the house of the dean of St. Martin the Great, in 
exchange for 2^ marcs yearly rent he has remitted to them, for a garden 
in Westminster called ' Thokkesgardin,' and three quarters of hay for a 
tenement in Tyteburste. Witnesses : Henry le Waleys, Mayor of London, 
and others (named). Wednesday after St. Leonard, 11 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2486. Grant by Emma Reynes, of Wrytele, to Richard Hervy, 
goldsmith, of London, and Alice his wife, of 33*. yearly quit rent issuing 
from two tenements in the parish of St. Albans Wodestrete, London. 
Thomas Leggy, Mayor, Walter Forster and Thomas de Brandon, sheriffs 
of London. 7 October, 29 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] JL. 2487. Release by E., the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Thomas de Conductu, vintner, citizen of London, of 5*. yearly 
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from land between two lanes by Walebroc, in the parish of St. Martin by 
the Thames, whereupon plea had been joined between them and the said 
Kobert in the Guildhall, London ; paying therefor 5s. yearly. Witnesses : 
Gregory de Roquesle, Mayor, William do Farndon and Nicholas de Wynton, 
sheriffs of London, and others (named). [9 Edward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2488. Grant by William Newport, citizen and fishmonger of 

London, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly rent 
of 6*. 8d. to issue from the shop he acquired of Kobert Urabason in the 
parish of St. Nicholas CoWabbey, in West Fish Street ; he having inspected 
charters proving the shop to be held of them by that rent. Witnesses : 
John Haddele, Mayor of London, Walter Doget and William Knyghtcote, 
sheriffs, and others (named). The morrow of Michaelmas, 4 Eichard II. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2489. Grant by Henry de Bello Monte, knight, to King Edward 
of his place with garden by the cross at Cherryng, in the parish of St. 
Martin in the Fields, enclosed by a wall. Witnesses : William, bishop of 
Winchester, Chancellor, and John, bishop of Ely, Treasurer of the King, 
John, Duke of Lancaster, Edmund, Earl of Cambridge, and others (named). 
Westminster Palace, Tuesday after St. Valentine the Martyr, 42 
Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2490. Grant by Nicholas Smud to John, the prior, and the canons 

of Holy Trinity, London, for 18*., of 2*. yearly quit rent issuing from a 
house in the parish of St. Alban's in Wodestrate, London. Witnesses : 
Stephen Bukerel, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2491. Will of John Godyn, citizen and grocer of London. With 
consent of Cristina his wife bequeaths to Alianora, prioress of the nuns of 
Sopwell, during the lifetime of Amy his daughter, one of the said nuns, a 
yearly rent of 26*. Sd. issuing from his lands and tenements in the parishes 
of St. Mary Wolnoth and St. Swithin, in the wards of Langborn and 
Walbroke, London. 4 November, A.D. 1465, 5 Edward IV. 

[Middx.] A. 2492. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Michael son of William Fulbert of land that Ernald 
Purbur held last, paying 3s. Gd. yearly. For this grant Michael has given 
the prior a besant and the canons a sextary of wine, London measure. 
Witnesses : William Fulbert, William Brun, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Sancti Johannis Walbrok. Modo Walterus de Writele : 
post J. Blound. Modo Edward Blound." 

[Middx.] A. 2493. Grant by Wymarca, daughter of Richard le Chevalier, to 

the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 15 marcs, of land in the parish of 
St. Nicholas at Fish Street, paying 3*. yearly in her name to the monks of 
Ham. Witnesses: Henry son of Ailwin, Mayor, Peter his son, Walter 
Brun, mercer, William Chamberlain, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
[5 John.] Portion of seal. 

A. 2494. Duplicate of A. 2493, with slight verbal differences. 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2495. Sale by Sir John Burcestre, knight, and Thomas Hoc, of 
Sussex, to William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London, of all Sir John's 
tenements beside the Great Conduit in Westchepe in the parish of St. Mary 
Colchirche in London ; Sir John undertaking to give William sufficient 
surety that Dame Elizabeth his wife shall not claim dower in the premises 
after her husband's death. 13 June, 31 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 
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[Middx.] A. 2496. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Hugh de Hup':herche, fisherman, of London, of a shop 
iu Fish Street (Pitcaria), London, in the parish of St. Nicholas Fish 
Street, paying 6s. 8d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir John son of Vitalis, 
alderman of the ward, and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2497. Release by John de Burtone and John Cateringtone, clerk?, 
executors of the will of William de Somerford, formerly archdeacon of 
Essex, for the latter's soul, to Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, of all claim to a tenement in St. Olave's parish by the 
Tower of London by reason of a farm for 50 years demised to them by the 
said convent. Witnesses : James Andrew, Mayor, John Torgold and 
William Dykeman, sheriffs of London, and others (named). St. Mathias 
the Apostle, 42 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2498. Grant by Alexander de Brumholm and Adelicia his wife to 
John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land with 
houses thereon, in St. Olave's parish by the Tower of London. Witnesses : 
William son of Richard, Mayor of London, Robert do Cornhull and John 
Adrian, sheriffs, and others (named). [43 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2499. Grant by William de Hertynge to John de Corneye and 

Joan de Hertynge, his daughter, of land with houses thereon in St. Olave's 
parish towards the Tower of London. Witnesses: John de Grantharn, 
Mayor of Locdon, and others (named). Sunday after All Saints, 
2 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2500. Grant by S., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to Nicholas, son of Ranulph Duket, of a moiety of a stone 
house in the parish of St. John upon Walebroc, paying 22s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Ralph brother of Josce, Matthew Blund, William, Robert, and 
Peter Bat, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2501. Grant by William de Hedirsete, citizen of London, to John 

le Laccr, citizen of London, of a shop in Wodestret in the parish of St. 
Alban's, London, with lights towards the grantor's garden adjoining on the 
east. Thursday after St. Agatha, 9 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2502. Grant by Richard Kavel to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of 8*. rent from land at Wdestrnte in St. Alban's parish. Wit- 
nesses : Henry, Mayor of London, Walter Bnm and William Chamberlain, 
sherifis, and others (named). [5 John.] 

Endorsed: Thereof John de Wintonia pays 4s., the prioress of 
Clerkenwell 4*. 

[Middx.] A. 2503. Grant by S. the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Stephen Teiuterer of the land that William Wilekin and Isabel 
his wife held in St. Dunstan's parish, paying 8s. yearly. Witnesses: 
Pt-ter Neuelun, William Folkmar, and others (named;. [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2504. Release by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, for 23 marcs, to John de Monemue of two marcs yearly 
rent he was wont to pay them for land with houses in the parish of 
St. Peter the Little near Wodewharf . Witnesses : Andrew Bukerel, Mayor 
of London, Robert Hardel, Gerard Bat, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[20 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A^ 2505. Grant by John Dursley, citizen and armourer of London 

to William Serjaunt, taverner, of Stanes, and Ralph Baker, of the same, 
of a messuage with curtilage adjoining in Westminster in the place called 
' Tothill,' between the common pasture and the high road from Eye to 
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[Micldx.] A. 2506. Grant by William fun of Gervase de Lytlebiry to Ralph 

de Lincoln, skinner, for 10 marcs, of land with houses thereon in Wdestrate 
in St. Alban's parish, paying 3*. yearly to the monks of Westminster, and 
12d. to the canons of Newark (de Novo Loco). Witnesses : Sir Peter 
son of Alan, Mayor of London, Simon son of Mary and Laurence de 
Frowik, sheriffs, and others (named). [31 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2507. Grant by William, son of Brichmar de Haverhull, to the 
canons of Holy Trinity by Alegate, London, in frank almoin, by consent of 
Alice his wife and Thomas, his son and heir, of 3*. rent in the parish of 
St. Nicholas ' de Westmacekaria,' in the street leading from St. Nicholas' 
church to the city wall. For this grant the canons have released to him 
the 40*. arrears he owes for lands he holds at 8*. yearly rent in the parishes 
of St. Mary Magdalene in Fish Street by St. Paul's, and St. Michael de 
Bassishaghe by the city wall, and admitted him and his to participate in 
the benefits and prayers of their church. Witnesses : John, priest, of 
St. Peter of Wdestrate, Ingelran, priest of St. Michael upon Thames, 
Henry son of Ailwin son of Leofstan, Mayor of London, Robert Blund, 
sheriff, sou of Bartholomew Blund, and others (named). A.D. 1196. 
Injured. 

[Middx.] A.. 2508. Release by Otho son of Edward de Westmonasterio to Sir 

Roger de Leyburne, knight, of a messuage in Westminster between the 
courts of the King of England and the King of Germany, reaching from the 
Thames to the highway leading from Westminster to Charing, and of 
another messuage with piece of land adjoining in the same town, saving to 
himself a way for ingress and egress seven feet wide. Witnesses : 
Richard, abbot of Westminster, Sirs John de Kyrkeby, Roger de Lancastre, 
Thomas de Musgrave, and others (named). Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2509. Acquittance by brother Thomas Axbrigge, rent collector of 

Holy Trinity, London, for 4s. Qd. received from the executors of John 
Wodecok, late citizen and mercer of London, part of 10s. 9d. yearly rent 
issuing from the front of a shop called 'le Crowne ' in Chepe in the parish 
of St. Mary-le-Bow, London, between the shop lately belonging to Robert 
Knolles, knight, called ' le Legge,' on the east, and the shop of the 
convem of St. Bartholomew's, Smithfield, called 'le Threlegges,' on the 
west. The morrow of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1 1 Henry IV. 

[Middx.] A. 2510. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Alan King of a shop in the parish of St. Nicholas West Fish 
Street, paying 7s. yearly. Witnesses : John Burguin, Walter Bluud, 
Walter Bruning, and others (named). [Richard I.] 

[Middx.] A.. 2511. Release by Robert son of Alexander de Derham and Edith, 
daughter of Reginald de Leges, his wife, to Reginald de Leges of the two 
houses the latter gave them on their marriage, in the parish of St. Thomas 
the Apostle. Witnesses : Stephen le Gras, alderman, Philip Waleram, 
Richard le Gras, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2512. Grant by John Ive, rector of St. Michael's, Wodestrete, 
London, and Laurence Kelleshulle, chaplain, to Sir Simon Sudbury, bishop 
of London, John Sudbury, John de Cantebrugge, the elder, and John 
Chartesey of a messuage with quay adjoining in St. Dunstan's parish by the 
Tower of London, between ' le Watyrgate ' on the east and the tenement 
and quay formerly Henry Cros's on the west, reaching from the Thames to 
Thamyse-strete. Witnesses: John Bernes, Mayor, Adam Stable and 
Robert Hatfeld, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 28 November. 
45 Edward III. Two seals. 

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[Middx.] A. 2513. Grant by Richard son of Roger Aldar to Thomas son of 
Thomas son of Richard, of yearly quit rents of 10*. issuing from land with 
houses in the parish of St. Bartholomew Ihe Less, 40d. from land with 
houses in the parish of St. .Michael Queenhithe, and 20d. from land with 
houses in the parish of Holy Trinity the Less; whereupon he has pledged 
his own land in St. Michael's parish abovesaid. Witnesses : Thomas 
Black, Richard Patric, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A t 2514. Indenture witnessing thnt John Asselyne has granted to 

Ralph de Kneton a messuage with quay adjoining in the parish of 
St. Dunstan by the Tower, London, in Tamyse-strat, on condition that Ralph 
shall demise to John for his life a chamber with a drain (cloaca) adjacent 
in the east part of the aforesaid quay, with a stable underneath it, with free 
access night and day to the said quay, stable and chamber with horses, 
carts, and men, with reversion to Ralph at John's death ; Ralph paying 
John for life 10 marcs yearly for the residue of the messuage and for the 
said quay, and repairing all the premises. If John die within a year from 
the present date, Ralph shall pay his executors 20 marcs within a month 
of such decease. Witnesses : John Lovekyn, Mayor, John de Brykeles- 
worthand Thomas Irlond, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Sunday 
after the Invention of Holy Cross, 10 May, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Dunstau the Archbishop, 40 Edward III. 

A. 2515. Duplicate of A. 2514. 

[Middx.] A. 2516. Grant by David de Toteham, son of Ralph, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 11 marcs, of land in 
Totelmm in the croft called ' Lenordesfeld.' Witnesses : Gilbert de 
Toteham, Peter son of Alan, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2517. Release by Agnes, late the wife of John son of Peter de 
Totenham, to the prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all claims 
to the lands, woods, and rents of her said late husband. Witnesses : John 
de Grantham, Mayor of London, and others (named). Sunday after 
Hilary, 2 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2518. Grant by Robert Chamberlain to Henry la Faitie of the 
land by the church of St. Thomas the Apostle that William la Fame 
his father held. Witnesses : Henry son of Ailwiu, Roger son of Alan, 
Alan son of Peter, and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2519. Sale by Ralph son of Robert Chamberlain, of London, to 
William, son of Robert Chamberlain, his brother, for 8*., of 6d. quit rent 
in London issuing from land in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle. 
Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, Mayor of London, Alan son of Peter, 
Thomas de Haverhella, and others (named). [John.] 

[Suff.j A. 2520. Grant by John Tumour, of Ipswich, baker, to John Smyth, 

of Thurliston, of two pieces of land in Thurliston, adjoining land formerly 
belonging to John de Breuse, knight, and abutting on the road from 
Thurliston to Cleydon. Monday after St. Katherine the Virgin, 15 Henry 
VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2521. Sale and release by William Chamberlain, son of Robert 
Chamberlain, for 60s., to Richaid Crass (Crasso) of part of his laud with 
a stone wall at the south end of his garden, being 2 ells wide including the 
wall at the east end by Richard Renger's land, \\ ells 3 inches at the west 
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whole of the wall and to enclose the land, William receiving on his land the 
water from such enclosure ; but Richard shall have no view over the 
grantor's land. [Henry III.] 

Endorsed: '' Sancti Thome Apostoli." 

[Middx.] A. 2522. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Lewes to 
Sir William, called ' de Dale,' for his life, of 41. free rent in the city of London 
that Thomas Romeyn, citizen of London, and Juliana his wife pay 
yearly for laud with houses in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, 
between the lane called ' Athelingstretc ' on the north and the land 
leading to 'la Ryole ' on the south. Lewes, x Kal. Julii, 31 Edward I. 

A. 2523. Duplicate of A. 2517. 

[Middx.] A. 2524. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Robert de Kersanton and Mabil his wife, of the 
tenement that was Adam Smith's in Totenham, paying 4s. yearly. 
Witnesses : William de Derneford, Walter le Bounde, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2525. Release by Adam Smith to Sir William, the prior, and the 
convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all his rights in the tenement he 
formerly held of them in Thotenham. Witnesses : William de Beyford, 
Robert de Kersanton, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2526. Demise by John, the prior, and the convent of Lewes to 
Richard de Derby, clerk, of their tenement in the parish of St. Thomas the 
Apostle, London, between the lane called ' Athelingstrate ' on the north and 
the lane leading towards ' la Ryole ' on the south, for 15 years from Easter, 
A.D. 1290, paying them 5^ marcs yearly, and to the churches of 
Westminster, St. Paul's, and Holy Trinity, London, 9*. yearly. Richard 
finds as pledges for his fulfilment of this agreement Richard de Derby 
and William Dynnok, burgesses of Southwark, and Robert de Wilebek, 
citizen of London. St. Benedict the Abbot's day, end of A.D. 1289. 

[Middx.] A. 2527. Grant by Philip de Derneford, to Richard, the prior, and 

the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres of land called ' Sorte- 
croft ' in Toteham, by the wood of the said canons. Witnesses : Peter 
son of Alan, Gilbert son of Gilbert de Toteham, John de Solio, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2528. Grant by Philip son of Gilbert Ede, of Totenham, to 
Walter his brother of all the land and the tenement in Totenham he 
inherited from Gilbert his father. Witnesses : Philip Culling, John le 
Blunt, Hugh Peverel, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2529. Exemplification at the suit of the prior of Holy Trinity, 
London, of the roll of taxation of the temporal goods of the clergy, con- 
taining the amounts paid by the said prior for goods belonging to his 
convent in 71 parishes in London. 26 January, 7 Richard II. Portion of 
Great Seal of the Exchequer. 

[Middx.] A. 2530. Release by Geoffrey Kneveton, of co. Derby, to John Ive, 
rector of St. Michael's of Wodstrete, and Sir Laurence Kelleshulle, 
chaplain, of all his right in the quay called ' Asselyne's Warf ' with 
buildings thereon in St. Dunstan's parish, London, and grant of the rever- 
sion of all the tenements that John Asselyue holds for life on the said 
quay ; all which premises they had by feoffment of Master Ralph Kneveton 
his brother, formerly the King's baker. 8 March, 45 Edward III. 

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[Middx.] _A_. 2531. Grant by William de Canefelde, of London, to John, son 

and heir of John de Welde, of Lauffare Muudeleyne, of sill his tenements 
in the lane and parish of Holy Trinity the Less, Londou, in Queenhitlie ward, 
east of the lane called ' le Trinite laue.' Witnesses: John de Prestone, 
Mayor, John Husbonde, Nicholas Pyke, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). Tuesday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 6 Edward III. Seal, 
broken. 

[Middx.] A, 2532. Sale by John Market, citizen and dyer of London, executor 

of the will of John Starlyng, late citizen of London, to Guy bishop of 
St. Davids, William Askeham, William Walderue, citizens of London, 
Robert Seymour, esquire, and William Wexcombe of the tenement called 
' le Sterre on the Hoop,' with dwelling house there, situated in Thames- 
strete in the parish of All Saints at Hay, in execution of the said will. 
John Fraunceys, Mayor, John Wakele and William Evot, sheriffs of 
London, the said Askeham, alderman of the ward. 21 February, 
2 Henry IV. 

[N'hamp.] A. 2533. Grant by Avelina, Countess of Essex, for the soul of her 
lord G. son of Peter, Earl of Essex, to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, 
in frank almoin, of half a marc quit rent from the rent of her oven in her 
manor of Tuucestre until she can provide the like rent in a more fitting 
place nearer the church ; the said half marc to be expended in an oil or 
wax lamp before the altar of the Virgin Mary in their church. Wit- 
nesses : J. rector of Tuuecestre church, Geoffrey de Sand', and others 
(named). [John.] 

Annexed : Mandate from Warin de Montechans' to his bailiffs of 
Towcester to be respondent to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, for half a marc yearly farm which they have from his oven at 
Towcester. [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2534. Grant by Henry de Hastinges to John, the prior, and the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a road over the land of William, son of 
Otho de Marisco, his customer in Toteham, reaching from their land called 
' Geldenacre ' to their wood, and 24 feet wide between the ditches, saving 
to himself, his tenants at Toteham, and his men free carriage and right of 
way ; in exchange for land in the same town. Witnesses : Robert de 
Sotebrok, Thomas de Bray, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2535. Grant by E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Gilbert Attewode, of Thotenham, for 25*. and a besant, of land 
in the field called ' Daviesfeld ' in Thotenham, paying 2s. yearly, doing suit 
twice a year at the canons' court and paying relief and heriot when due. 
Within two years Gilbert shall build on the land to at least the value of the 
yearly rent. Witnesses : Laurence Duket, William de Derneford, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2536. Grant by Robert de Epeswich and Isabella his wife to 
William Gamel, smith, of all the lands and tenements on 'la Tourhull ' by 
the Tower of London, that Isabella inherited on the death of John Swetyng. 
Saturday after Ascension Day, 24 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2537. Grant by E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Richard Attewatere of land lying west of his messuage in 
Thotenham, paying 2s. yearly, doing suit twice a year at their court, and 
giving relief and heriot whqn due. Within two years Richard shall build 

on the land to at least the value of the yearly rent, &c. Witnesses : 

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[Midclx.] A. 2538. Grant by Geoffrey son of Richard Cook, of Edelmulon, to 

John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, 
of a road one perch wide extending from the canons' land at Toteham 
Marche to their wood, and a road of the same width running east and west 
near the said road, together with a headland (forerd) between the said road 
and the canons' land, reserving to Geoffrey the right to go, ride and carry 
on the said road. 36 Henry III. 

Endorsed : " Modo Robertas Bakere occupat istam cartam et ideo utatur 
" ista via quod nondum occupatur per longum tempus." 

[Middx.] A. 2539. Grant by Reginald de Leges to Robert, son of Alexander 
de Derham, clerk, in marriage with his daughter Edith, of land in the 
parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, London, adjoining the said church, 
together with the moiety of his drain there, paying 10s. yearly. If Edith 
die without issue, Robert shall have the premises for life as long as he lives 
in secular habit. Witnesses : Stephen le Cras, alderman, Alexander de 
Derham, clerk, and others (named). [Henry III.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2540. Grant by Reginald Meiremar to Reginald de Leges, for 
20 marcs, of the land with Louses he held of the monks of Lewes in the 
parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, London, paying the said monks 24s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Alan Burs', then alderman, Martin son of Alice, John 
son of Heiicun, and others (uarnad). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2541. Acquittance by Thomas Pestyll, servant and attorney of 
John Hervy, esquire, for 26s. 8d. received from Thomas, the prior of Holy 
Trinity, London, Richard Rawlyns and Bartholomew Horwode, citizens 
and grocers of London, executors of the will of William Lemyng, late 
citizen and grocer of London, deceased, for the farm of lands, &c., parcel 
of the tenement called ' le Tyldehous ' near St. Katherine's Hospital by the 
Tower of London, which Lemyng had by demise of Hervy for certain years 
not yet completed. 24 January, 49 year from the commencement of the 
reign of King Henry VI., and first year of his restoration. 

[Middx.] A. 2542. Grant by Reginald son of William de Hanvilo to Solomon 
de Basinges, for 8 marcs, of 8s. rent issuing from land that was Hugh de 
Totinges' in the parish of St. Mary Abecherch, and two shops in the 
parish of St. Mary of Arches ; paying for the rent Id. yearly to Favre- 
sham church, and for the shops ISd. yearly to Christchurch, Canterbury. 
Witnesses : Ernald son of Alulf, James Alderman, Serlo Mercer, and 
others (named). [John.] Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2543. Confirmation by Adgar son of Richard Smith, of Stebbehee, 
to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the grant 
John le Yepe made them of land in Stebbehee in the field called ' Cropet ' ; 
and grant to them of his share in half an acre the said John held of him 
and his brother Wlnoth on the east of Cropet ditch, extending along 
Hachestrate. Witnesses : William de Alegate, Richard le May, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2544. Grant by John le Yepe to Richard, the prior, and the canons 

of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of land with houses in the parish 
of St. Botolph without Alegate, and land in Stebbehee, one acre in Walemers 
owing lOrf. yearly to Adam Reymund, half an acre in the same marsh of 
Butler's fee, owing Qd., one acre extending along Hachestrate towards the 
north and the lower road towards the south, owing 4d. to Adgar Carter, 
and one acre between the said roads by Cropet. Witnesses : John du 
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A. 2545. Grant by Adam, son of Jocelin de Liiobrok, to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of his share in half an acre 
of land in Stebbehee, by Cropet ditch, paying 3d. yearly. Witnesses: 
William de Alegate, Richard le May, and others (named). 

A. 2546. Grant by David, son of Ralph Vintner, of London, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 40*., of 4s. 
rent they paid for land in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, London, 
paying him 4rf. yearly and 3s. to the Chapter of St. Paul's, and to William 
son of Robert Chamberlain 1 Ib. of pepper or Gd. Witnesses: Gilbert 
Fulk, alderman, John Travers, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2547. Demise by William Risyng, prior of Holy Trinity, London, 
William Askham, attorney of Sir William Wai worth, knight and Lite 
citizen of London, and Gilbert Manfeld, citizen of London, to Francis van 
Braban, dyer, of London, of the tenement with quay and garden that Sir 
William lately held for life of the said convent in Temstrete, London, 
bordering on the Thames, for 4 years from Christmas, 10 Richard II., 
paying 100*. yearly. Christmas, 10 Richard II. 

A. 2548. Grant by Avelina, Countess of Essex, to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of half a marc quit rent out of the 
rent of her manor of Touecestre, for the soul of her lord G. son of Peter, 
Earl of Essex, part of whse body is buried there. Witnesses : G. de 
Bocland, Geoffrey and William de Mandeville, Ralph Cheindedut, and others 
(named), [c. A.D. 1214.] 

A. 2549. Grant by William de Sancto Michaele and Emma his wife 
to Godric Virgar of their land in London in Wudestrate, paying 7s. yearly. 
Fragment of document. 

A. 2550. Confirmation by William son of Ralph Vintner to the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the grant to them by David his brother 
relative to 20*. rent that Robert de Basinges was wont to pay David yearly 
for land in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, by St. Thomas' church- 
yard. Witnesses : Henry, Mayor, Norman Blund, John de Cayo, sheriffs 
of London, and others (named). [4 John.] 

A. 2551. Grant by Ralph Kneventon, of Alvythele, co. Essex, to Sir 
John Ive, rector of St. Michael's in Wodestret, London, and Sir Laurence 
Kelyshull, chaplain, of his quay called ' Asselynis WarfP and the houses 
built thereon in the parish of St. Dunstan, London. 3 December, 
44 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 2552. Grant by Gilbert son of Otho de Toteham to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, in frank almoin, of two acres in Toteham in the croft called 
' Leuegar's land ' in exchange for the two acres in Langeland that Otho his 
father gave them, together with the residue of his land in the said croft. 
Witnesses : Alan de la Coppedehalle, Gilbert Culling, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

A. 2553. Grant by Gilbert son of Otho de Toteham to P., the prior 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 5 acres in Napeland and 

2 acres in Leuegar's land, in Toteham, of which Otho his father sold them 

3 acres in Napeland and 2 acres in Langeland, afterwards giving them 2 
other acres in Langeland in frank almoin ; but after holding the 4 acres in 
Langeland some time, Gilbert could not warrant this land to them and has 
given in exchange 2 acres in Napeland and 2 in Leuegar's land. 
Witnesses : John the chaplain of Toteham, Peter de Herdewic, the Earl's 
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[Middx.] A. 2554. Release by Gilbert son of Otho de Toteham to Peter, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all arrears of lands and 
rents they held of Otho his father and of himself, of the yearly use of their 
plough, provision of food and drink, and all other temporal and secular 
exactions. Witnesses : William Peverel, William son of Alan, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2555. Grant by Gilbert son of Otho to the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, of lOrf. yearly rent they paid for 5 acres in Napeland and 2 acres 
in the field called ' Leu egar's land ' [in Toteham]. Witnesses: Richard 
de Taney, Gilbert Culling, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2556. Grant by Gilbert son of Otho de Toteham to the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of 2d. yearly rent they were wont to pay for tene- 
ments held of him in Toteham. Witnesses: Roger de Beuchedr', John de 
Teffunt, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2557. Confirmation by the same to the same of the sale by his 
father to them of land in Totham, 3 acres in Apeland and 2 acres in Lange- 
land paying lOd. yearly; of the 2 acres in Langeland his father bequeathed 
them in frank almoin ; and of the 2 acres concerning which there was a 
claim between his father and the canons. Witnesses : Walter the priest of 
Toteham, William Ruff us, servant' of the Earl, Alan son of William, and 
others (named). 

Middx. A. 2558. Grant by Walter in the Hierne, of Estsmethefeld, tiler, to 

Roger atte Ponde, citizen and wool merchant of London, and Juliana his 
wife, of the tenement, Walter is living in in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Algate, on Estsmethefeld, with all its appurtenances in the liberty of 
Middlesex. Sunday after St. Laurence the Martyr, 2 Edward III. 

Middx. A. 2559. Grant by John de Peckebrigg, knight, and Margaret his 

wife, to the abbot and convent of the new abbey de Graciis by the 
Tower of London, of all the estate they have for Margaret's life in lands, 
tenements, &c., in Estsmythfeld on ' le Tohm ' and in the parishes of St. 
Botolph without Algate, London, and of the church called Me Whit- 
chapell,' formerly Sir John Pulteney's, knight, except in two mills under one 
roof called ' Crachemille,' and the hermitage called ' Swannesnest ' as freely 
as brother John, the hermit there, and Richard de Elme, citizen and baker 
of London, hold it of them by confirmation of Sir Nicholas Loveyn, knight. 
26 August, 49 Edward III. Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2560. Grant by Laurence de Sancto Michaele, son of William, to 
the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 60s. yearly rent issuing 
from three shops in Sopereslane, at the corner by the great market of 
London, paying therefore 20*. yearly. Witnesses : Peter son of Alan, 
Nicholas son of Josce, Nicholas Bat, and others (named) [c 30 Henrv 
III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2561. Release by Margaret de Bampton, late the wife of John de 
Echebrugge, to Sir Thomas de Nusum, clerk, of all her right in a piece of 
land in the parish of St. Mary Somersete, London, in Tymberhethe. 
Witnesses: John de Wenegrave, Mayor of London, and others (named). 
Wednesday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 12 
Edward II. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Busting for common pleas, 
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[Middx.] A. 2562. Sale by Richard de Yspania and Clemencia his wife to 
Henry son of Renner, for 11 marcs given to Richard and a green 
upper tunic to Clemencia, of land and rents in the parish of St. Mary of 
Sumersetecherche. Witnesses : Roger sou of Alan, Mayor, Ralph 
Holmant, Constantine son of Alulf, sheriffs of London, and others (named). 
Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2563. Grant by John de Foleham and Joan his wife to Stephen de 
Cornhille, citizen and draper of London, of a tenement with their dwelling 
house in the parish of St. Nicholas Olof. Witnesses : Sirs Gregory, 
Mayor, Henry de Frowyk, Luke de Batencort, sheriffs of London, and 
others (named). [3 Edward I.] Two seals, 

[Middx.] A. 2564. Grant by Alice, relict of Laurence Duket, to John dc 
Fuleham, citizen and merchant of London, for 40*., of a dwelling house in 
Bredstrate towards the Thames, in the parish of St. Nicholas Olaph ; 
paying her 16*. M, yearly and 10*. to the Hospital of St. Bartholomew of 
Smethefeld. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, alderman of the ward, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2565. Grant by Laurence de Sancto Michaele son of William to 
John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, for 5 marcs, 
of 14*. 8ti. yearly rent issuing from a shop in Soppereslane, at the eastern 
corner, by the great market of London ; paying therefor 8*. yearly. Wit- 
nesses : William son of Richard, Mayor of London, Thomas son of 
Thomas, William Grapefige, sheriffs, and others (named). [42 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2566. Confirmation by R. the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John Young (Juveni) of the sale to him by Aubrey 
son of Baldewin of land at Bradeleye in North croft, paying the said 
convent 2*. yearly. Witnesses : Thomas de Stebelie, Roger de Angres, 
and others (named). Seal. 

Endorsed: " De duabus acris terre in Stebenhethe." 

Middx. A. 2567. Release by Peter son of Henry to Sir John Gerland and 

Lucy Walerand his wife, for 100*., of all his right in houses and land in 
Stanmere whereupon there was a plea between him and them by the King's 
writ of right. Witnesses : Andrew Bukerel, Mayor, Gerard Bat and 
Henry de Edelmeton, sheriffs of London, William de la Dune, sheriff of 
Middlesex, and others (named). [17 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2568. Release by John de Richemond, citizen and mercer of 
London, to Roger Wastel, citizen of London, and Alice his wife, for 18 
marcs, of two marcs yearly quit rent which he had by their demise from 
their tenement in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Neugate, extending 
from the highway called ' la Bailie ' on the east to the Flete ditch on the 
west. Witnesses . Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, Warden of London, Walter 
Hauteyn and Thomas Cros, sheriffs of London, and others (named) 
[15 Ed ward I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2569. Acknowledgment by William ae Evere, ironmonger, of 
London, that he owes the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
3*. -id. yearly from a tenement in the parish of All Hallows Stanygge- 
cherche, they having released 3*. 4rf. they were wont to exact from the 
said tenement and the arrears thereof till Michaelmas, 31 Edward I. 
Witnesses : Sir John le Blunt, Mayor, William de. Cumbemartyn, 
John de Boreford, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [32 Edward I ] 
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[Middx.] A. 2570. Sale by William <lc Mariscis and Salerna his wife to 
Ranulf Bucoynte, for 13 marcs, of land in Little Stanmere. Witnesses : 
William son of William, sheriff of Middlesex, Eoger de Duna, William 
Hauncelyn. [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2571. Grant by Peter son of Kicliard de Hispania, for 10 marcs, 
to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 20*. 
rent that Edmund Mercer was wont to pay Clementia his mother on 
account of dower granted her by his said father Richard, issuing from a 
dwelling house in the parish of St. Benedict Shorhog. Witnesses: 
William son of Benedict, alderman, Philip de Winton, Ralph Blund, 
goldsmith, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2572. Release by John son of Hugh Smith to John de Lauphare, 

clerk, of the land with houses and rents, formerly his said father's, in the 
suburb of London in the Bailey (Ballio) in St. Sepulchre's parish, which his 
mother Albretha sold to the said John. Witnesses ; Sir John Tollesan, 
Mayor of London, Thomas de Wimburne and William de Dunolm, sheriffs, 
and others (named). [37 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2573. Grant by William de Reymes to Walter son of Hervy of 
part of his land in Little Stanmere, which Robert Dursent formerly held of 
William de Reymes his father, between the land of Henry Bocuointe and 
that of Lady Lucy Gerlaunde. Witnesses : William de Stanmere, William 
de Paris, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2574- Grant by Isabella, late the wife of Nicholas de Basinges, 

formerly citizen of London, and daughter of the late John Viel, the 
younger, to William le Mazeliner, citizen of London, and Roisia his wife, 
of her tenement in the parish, and opposite the church, of St. Benedict 
Shorhog, London ; paying her yearly 10 marcs quit rent, to the convent of 
Glastonbury 20 Ibs. of pepper, to the convent of Holy Trinity, London, 
2s., and 20?. to the nuns of Berkinge. Witnesses : Gregory de Roquesle, 
Mayor, Ralph de Mora, sheriff of London, and others (named). [8 Edward I.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2575. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Geoffrey Vintner of a messuage of land in the parish of 
St. Benedict the Less, paying 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Bartholomew Blund, 
Robert de Corhull, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2576. Release by Richard de Echebrugge, son and heir of John 

de Echebrugge, late citizen of London, to Sir Thomas de Nusum, clerk, of 
all his right in a tenement with houses and piece of ground at Tymberhuth 
in St. Mary Somersete parish, extending from Themesestrete to Tym- 
berhuthestrete, which Sir Thomas had by gift of Margaret, late wife 
of the said John de Echebrugge. Witnesses : Hamo de Chikewelle, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). Monday after St. Petronilla, 
13 Edward H. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday after the Octave of Trinity, 13 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2577. Demise by Sir Adam de Stratton, clerk, to William Page, 
for 8 years from the present date, of land called ' La Hyde ' in Little Stan- 
mere by Woundenewellefeld on the north, tillages called ' Stanmereheld ' 
and ' Stoniputteshote,' and a piece of land called ' Fortheye ' between 
Grimesdich and the high road to Watford ; paying 16s. yearly. Feast of 
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[Middx.] A. 2578. Grant by James le Peuerer and Beatrix his wife to Adam 

de Straltnne, clerk, of a piece of land 6 ft. long by IT? ft. wide in the 
parish of St. Sephulchre without Neugate, upon which to build a chimney. 
Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor, Edward le Blund, Peter 
Anger, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [49 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] J. 2579. Grant by John son of Robert de Teffunt to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 10 acres in Stebehee 
marsh, which Cristina de Monasterio acknowledged to be his right before 
the Justices in Eyre at Westminster, whereupon a chirograph was made by 
which the land remains for life to Cristina, she paying 10s. l^rf. yearly to 
the canons, to whose use it will remain at her death. Witnesses : Jordan 
le Cuteiler, sheriff of Middlesex, and others (named). 

[Middx.] jj^ 2580. Grant by the same to the same, for 50 marcs, of the above 
land in Stebehee marsh which he acquired against Cristina de Monasterio in 
the King's Court, 28 Henry III. ; paying 10*. yearly to the heirs of Alan 
le Baud, &c. Witnesses : Sirs William son of Reyner, Richard de Ponfreyt, 
knights, Roger son of Roger, Michael Tovy, Adam de Basinges, citizens of 
London, and others (named), [c. 28 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2581. Grant by Richard de Ulmis, of Havering, to John de 

Laufare, of the land with buildings he had by gift of Robert, the prior, and 
the canons of New Hospital without Bissopesgate, in the parish of 
St. Sepulchre in the bailey, London, without Neuwegate, extending from 
the high road to Flete Gaol ; paying Idonea de Cropping I2d. yearly, and 
4s. to the above-named canons. Witnesses : Ralph Aswy, Mayor, Robert 
son of John, Ralph Aswy, goldsmith, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). [27 Henry III.] Seal. 

A. 2582. Grant by John Sawale to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of two acres of land in Edelmeton, 
paying 2d. yearly. Witnesses : William de Forda, John de Anesty, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] 

A. 2583. Grant by Thomas Esperun to Nicholas Lungespee, for 1001., 
of a messuage with the land in Little Stanmere which he had by gift of 
Ranulf Boquoynte, together with all his other property, as homages, 
rents, &c., in the said town. Witnesses : Sirs David de Jarpuntvyle, 
Richard de Oxehaye, Roger de la Dune, knights, William de Paris, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2584. Release by William de Chigwell, citizen and fishmonger of 
London, to John de Gildesburgh of all his right in a tenement in the parish 
of St. Mary Somersete, in Quenhethe ward, London, between Thamisestrete 
and Tymberhethe lane; to hold until John shall have received the full 
value of 20/. owing to him by the said William. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
20 [Edward III.] Portivn of document only. 

[Middx.] A, 2585. Grant by Albretha late the wife of Hugh Smith, to John de 
Lauphare, of part of her land in the suburb of London in the Bailie in 
St. Sepulchre's parish. Witnesses : Sir Laurence de Frowik, alderman of 
the ward, and others (named), [c. 35 Henry III.] Seal, 

[Middx.] A. 2586. Release by Alice la Mareschal, late the wife of John le 

Mareschal de Nusum, and sister and heir of Sir Thomas de Nusum, clerk, 

deceased, to John de Abodeston, clerk, of all her right in a void piece of 

ground he has by her gift in a place called ' le Tymberhethe ' in the parish of 

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St. Mary Soraersete in London, extending from Thamisestrete to Tym- 
berhethestrete. Hamo de Chigwell, Mayor of London, and alderman of the 
ward. Tuesday after Michaelmas, 2 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2587. Grant by Albreda, late the wife of Robert Laraberd, to 
William son of Stephen de Sharnbrok, of a messuage with curtilage in the 
suburb of London without Alegate, adjoining St. Botolph's churchyard. 
Witnesses: Sir Alan la Suschp, Warden of the city of London, and 
others (named). Wednesday after the Epiphany, 52 Henry III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2588. Grant by P. the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Stephen Fishmonger (Piscario), for 10s. and a salmon in 
pittance, of a shop in New Fish Street in St. Nicholas' parish, between 
shops belonging to the canons of St. Mary of Southwark, paying 4*. yearly 
and 2*. to the King. Witnesses : Walter Brun, Richard de Hesa, and 
others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2589. Confirmation by Matilda daughter of Bernard son of Robert 
to Peter, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the sale and 
release that William de Clovilla made to theui of 8*. rent that Ralph, 
grandson of Brice de Stebbehee, was wont to pay him for land called 
' Scadflet ' in Stebbehee marsh, which Rodlund, Matilda's brother, gave the 
said William ; paying her 4s. yearly. Witnesses : Maurice de Herlaue, 
canon of St. Paul's, William Blund, and others (uamed). \c. A.D. 1218.] 

[Middx.] A. 2590. Grant by Henry la Feite to Gilbert son of Fulk of land in 
Limstrate, paying 42d. yearly. Witnesses : William Crisp, Albin Rufus, 
Geoffrey Kavel, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2591. Ratification by Gilbert de Hendon of the grant Walter de la 
Hyde and Helena his wife have made to Henry Bokointe of eight acres of 
land in Hendon. Witnesses : Stephen de Stranda, Hamo son of 
Constantine, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2592. Grant by Hamo de Bedefunt to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 12rf. yearly quit rent they were wont to 
pay him for land called 'Sadfliet' in Stebbehee marsh. Witnesses: 
William Huscarl, William Blund, John de Lesnes, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2593. Sale and release by William de Clovilla to Peter, the prior, 
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 8s. rent that Brice de Stebeheia 
and Ralph his grandson paid for land called ' Schadflet' in Stebehey marsh, 
paying 4s. yearly to the lords of the soil. Witnesses : Gilbert son of 
Fulk, John de Solio, aldermen, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A.. 2594. Release by Robert le Bere to Adam de Strattone of I6d. 
yearly rent he was bound to pay him from the tenement Hamo de 
Wroxhull demised to Adam in Smale-lane in St. Sepulchre's parish. 
Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). London, Tuesday the morrow of the Conception, 49 Henry III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2595. Grant by Hubert de Burgo, Earl of Kent, to Philip Basset 
of his messuage of Biestun with the circuit of the same manor, which 
remained to him above the extent of the said manor which he made to 
Philip in exchange for the manor of Crokestun which he had formerly given 
him. Witnesses : Sirs Gilbert and Nicholas de Sandford, Henry de 
Wintersell, William de Gorham, and others (named). [A.U. 1227-1243.] 
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Middx. A. 2596. Sale by William White and William Gibbonse, leather- 

sellers, of London, to Sirs Thomas and John Nevile, and William Oompton, 
knights, John Heron, Treasurer of the King's chamber, Richard Broke, 
serjeant-at-law, and Richard Lyster, to the King's use, of three meses, 
three gardens, and three acres of land at Mile Ende in the parish of 
Stebeiihithe, lately sold to White and Gibbonse by James Algore, citizen 
and grocer of London, and Margaret his wife. 12 April, 8 Henry VIII. 
English. Seal and portion of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, 

8 May, 9 Henry VIII. 

A. 2597. Duplicate of A. 2561 with merely verbal differences. 
Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas th Martyr, 12 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2598. Confirmation by John son of Keneward, lingedraper, to 
John Dorturer, of Clerkenwell, of the grant Agnes his mother made tc 
Dorturer of 3*. yearly quit rent from land in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Smephefeld Bar, paying him yearly after the death of Agnes some 
gloves or ^ff. Witnesses : Reginald clc Aula, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2599. Acquittance by Richard de Brikyndene, sacristan of Holy 

Trinity, London, for 3s. yd. received from Peter atte Gate for a tenement in 
St. Sepulchre's parish without Smethefeld Bar, for the term Michaelmas, 
12 Edward III., to Michaelmas, 13 Edward III. inclusive. W r est Smethefeld, 
St. Matthew's day, 13 Edward III. Portion of seal : much injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2600. Grant by Agnes, late the wife of Keneward Lingedraper, 
to John Dorturer, of Clerkenwell, of 3*. yearly quit rent from land in 
St. Sepulchre's parish without Smethefeld Bar, paying some gloves or ^d. 
yearly. Witnesses : Reginald de Aula, and others (named). Portion oj 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2601. Grant by William de Clovilla to Brice de Hecham, of 

9 acres in Stebehey Marsh at Shatfliet, paying him 4*. yearly and 4*. to 
Matilda daughter of Bernard. Witnesses: William de Pontefracto, 
Solomon de Stebeheya, and others (named). [6 John.] 

Endorsed : " Ilec carta inrotulata est in R' anni vj Regis Johannis, post 
Surreiam." 

[Middx.] A. 2602. Confirmation by Master Thomas Eswy of the grant by 
Adrian "Rswy, his brother, to Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of all his 
lands and tenements in Stebbenhethe. Witnesses : John Norman, Mayor 
of London, William son of Richard and Humphrey le Fevre, sheriffs, and 
others (named). [35 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2603. Grant by Margaret de Bampton, late the wife of John de 
Ethebrugg, 10 Sir Thomas de Nusum, clerk, of a piece of land in the parish 
of St. Mary Somersete, London, in Tymberhethe. Sunday after the 
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 12 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Hustingfor common pleas, 
Monday before the Apostles Simon and Jude, 13 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2604. Bond of Robert le Bret, goldsmith, and Agnes his wife, to 
pay Sir Adam de Stratona, clerk, 17*. yearly for the shop he has demised 
to them in the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow, London, to be paid at the 
said Adam's house at London in the parish of St. Sepulchre without 
Neugate. Witnesses : Walter Horvy, Mayor, John de Buddele, Richard 
de Parys, slit-rifts of London, and others (nnmed). [56 Henry III.] 
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[Mid.ix.] A. 2605. Grant by Albretlm, relict of Hugh Smith, with assent of 
John her son, to John de Lauphare, clerk, of a portion of her land in the 
bailey in St. Sepulchre's parish, in addition to a small piece of land 
adjoining previously demised him. Witnesses: Sir Laurence de Frowik, 
alderman o*f the ward, and others (named), [c. 35 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2606. Release by Margaret, late the wife of John de Ethebrugge, 
to Sir Thomas de Nusum, clerk, of all her right in a tenement with a small 
plot of land adjoining at Tymberhuthe in St. Mary Somersete parish, 
London. Witnesses: Stephen de Abindon, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Sunday the Assumption, A.D. 1316, 10 Edward II. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common picas, 
Monday before the Apostles Simon and Jude, 13 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2607. Grant by Adam de Derleton to Richard de Byrton and Joan 
his wife, of all his estate in a messuage in Silver-strete, London. Sunday 
the feast of Holy Innocents, 22 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday after the Purification, 23 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2608. Grant by John, son of Hugh Smith, of the bailey (de Ballid), 
to John de Lauphare, clerk, of a plot of land west of his father's garden in 
the Bailie in St. Sepulchre's parish, which Albretha bis mother, relict of 
the said Hugh, granted the said John with his consent. Witnesses : Sir 
Laurence de Frowik, alderman of the ward, and others (named). 
[c. 35 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2609. Grant by William de Toteham and Margery his wife, 
daughter of Walter de Essex', with consent of Christina their daughter and 
heir, to John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly 
quit rent of half a marc, issuing from two shops in the corner of the now 
street called ' Soperes-lane,' by London market. Witnesses: Ralph 
Hardel, Mayor of London, and others (named). Feast of St. Laurence, 
41 Henry III. 

Endorsed: Read in the Guildhall, Monday after All Saints, 42 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2610. Certificate by Saleman de Ripple that he has paid Alan de 
Milton, canon and sacristan of Holy Trinity, London, 2s. for arrears of a 
yearly rent of 4*. he owes the said convent for a messuage and land by the 
tenement of the chapel of St. Mary Matfelun without Alegate, London, 
so that he is quit of the rent till Michaelmas next, when I2d. will become 
due. Feast of St. James the Apostle, 4 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2611. Grant by Nicholas Lungespee to Adam de Strattone, clerk, 
of all the services in which Geoffrey de Jarpenville and Alice his wife, or 
others who hereafter shall hold his lands and tenements in Stanmere, 
Eggeswere and Hendon, shall be bound to him. Witnesses : Sirs David 
de Jarpenville, Roger de Bochesworth, knights, and others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2612. Release by Richard de Stanford and Juliana his wife, 
daughter of Walter de Stanmere, to Sir Thomas, the prior, and the convent 
of Holy Trinity, London, of 4 white conventual loaves and 4 gallons of ale 
they were wont to receive from the said convent on payment of the rent of 
3s. for the tenement they inhabit without the Bar in West Smethefcld, 
London. The Annunciation, 11 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2613. Demise by Hamo de Chiggewelle, son of Alan de Chigge- 
welle, to John de Guldesburgh, citizen and fishmonger of London, for five 
years from Christmas next, of a tenement with houses in the parish of St. 



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Mary Soincrsetc, London, bounded on the south by Tyinborliethelane ; 
reserving to William de Chiggewelle a place for his bed therein and the 
right to sleep there as often as he pleases. 17 Edward III. Half a docu- 
ment only. 

A. 2614. Grant by Salerna, daughter of Robert Porter (Janitoris), to 
Henry Buquointe of a messuage in Stanmere Reymes. Witnesses : 
Gilbert de Hendon, Roger de la Dune, and others (named). 

A. 2615. Release by William de Chigwell, sou of Alan de Chigwell, 
late citizen and fishmonger of London, and executor of the said Alan's will, 
to John dc Goidesburgh, citizen and fishmonger of London, of all right in a 
tenement the said John had by grant of Hamo de Chigwell, William's 
brother, in St. Mary Somersete parish in 'la Quenhetho' ward, London. 
Richard Lacer, Mayor, John de Gloucestre and Edmund de Hemenhale, 
sheriffs of London. Monday after the Translation of St. Thomas the 
Martyr, 20 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday before St. James the Apostle, 20 Edward III. 

A. 2616. Grant by Henry le Palmere to Katharine his daughter of 
all his laud with houses in Smale-lane, in St. Sepulchre's parish in the 
suburb of London. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor, Robert 
de Munpyllers and Reginald de Suffok, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). [47 Henry III.] 

A. 2617. Sale and release by Richard de Odiham, warden of the Flete 
prison, and Cristina his wife, to Henry Palmer, for 25s. and a sextary of 
wine, of land with houses in Smale-lane in St. Sepulchre's parish in the 
suburb of London. Witnesses : Sir Laurence de Frowic, alderman, and 
others (mimed), [c. 35 He.nry III.] Seal. 

A. 2618. Grant by Grace, late the wife of Roger de la Done, to Adam 
de Stratona, clerk, of a messuage, 118 acres of land, and 12*. 4d. rent in Little 
Stanmere, and 2 marcs yearly rent in Westminster, to be received of the 
abbot and convent of Westminster or whoever hereafter shall hold the garden 
called ' Tockesgardin ' in Westminster. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey le Rus, 
Roger de Bachesworthe, knights, and others (named). Seal. 

A. 2619. Grant by John called Clerk, fishmonger, of London, to 
Hamo de Broc of land with houses thereon in the suburb of London in the 
parish of St. Sepulchre without Newegate, in the little lane behind Flete 
prison, paying Andrew de Grauden' 2s., and Alice, daughter of Robert 
Folhardi, 19rf. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Richard de Ewell, William de 
Smethefeud, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

A. 2620. Surrender by John Cantebregge and Richard de Cotyngham 
into the lord's hands, at the court of Stebenhuthe manor, of the reversion 
of three shops with gardens adjoining in the parish of St. Mary in Algate- 
stret ; whereupon the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, having 
obtained the lord's licence, nominate Edmund Wyllisthorpe and Thomas 
Goodwene, barber, to whom seisin was granted, to hold, when the reversion 
falls in, by the rod. At the same court came Joan and Alice, surviving 
daughters of Thomas Skynuer, otherwise called ' Rotour' (who on Wednesday 
after the Circumcision, 48 Edward III., had surrendered the premises, 
which he held of the bishop of London, to the use of Custance his wife 
and Alice, Cecilia, and Joan their daughters, for life, with remainder to 
Cantebregge and Cotyngham), who have estate in the premises for life, and 
attorned the said Wyllisthorpe and Goodwene. Tuesday the feast of <yt. 
Martin the Bishop, 9 Henry V., the bishopric of London being vacant by 
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[Middx.] A. 2621. Grant by Albretha, relict of Hugh Smith, to John de Laup- 

hare, clerk, with assent of John her SOD, of a plot of land in the Bailey in 
St. Sepulchre's parish. Witnesses : Sir Laurence de Frowik, alderman of 
the ward, and others (named), [c. 35 Henry III.] Seal. 

Middx. A. 2622. Grant by William Bevereo.h. Edmund Twyne, and John 

"Parker, citizens and grocers of London, to John Danyell, of Edelmeton, 

co. Middlesex, maltman, and John Canon, citizen of London, of a croft and 
grove called ' Cat hale ' in Soutlunymmes, by Enfold Wode and the lane 
called ' New-lane ' ; and 2s. yearly quit rent issuing from 20 acres in 
Southmymmes. 14 January, 3 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2623. Confirmation by Alice, daughter of Solomon de Stebbenhe, 

of the grant by Daniel her brother to Richard, the prior, and the canons 
of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 2s. quit rent in Stebbene, and 
grant to the same of 2s. rent from another tenement in Stebbene. Wit- 
nesses : John de Lesnes, Richard May, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2624. Release by Avicia, late wife of Robert Blund, timber- 
monger, to Henry son of Renner of all her right in land and a rent in the 
parish of St. Mary of Sumersetecherch. Witnesses : Roger son of Alan, 
Mayor, Ralph Helraer and Constantino son of Alulf, sheriffs of London, 
and others (named). [Richard I.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2625. Demise by Hugh Wyche, citizen and mercer of London, 

and Edmund Chertesey, esquire, to Walter Moyle, a justice of the Common 
Bench, Stephen Forster, citizen and alderman of London, Nicholas Carreu, 
Thomas Eboralle, Robert Rok, Edward Story, John Derby, William 
Normanton, Andrew Doket, clerks, John Wydeslade, prothonotary of the 
Common Bench, and others (uamed), of all their lands and rents in the 
parishes of All Hallows Bredestrete, St. Peter of Westchepe, All Hallows in 
the Ropery, St. Laurence in Old Jewry, St. James at Garlykhithe and St. 
Michael at Quenehithe, London, for term of the lives of Arthur Ormesby, 
esquire, and Idonia his wife. 20 March, 33 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2626. Grant by Walter de Merstham, rector of St. Alphege's 
within Crepulgate, London, to David le Leche, citizen of London, and 
Juliana his wife, of the tenement with houses in the said parish which he 
bought of the executors of Roger de Mymmes, late citizen and chandler of 
London. Adam Franceys, Mayor, John Littell and William de Weld, 
sheriffs of London. Tuesday after the Invention of Holy Cross, 
28 Edward III. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 28 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2627. Grant by William, rector of St. Swithin's in Candelwyke 
strete, London, to Warin Myngi, bureller and citizen of London, of ~Ws. 
silver yearly quit rent issuing from a tenement in St. Swithin's parish. 
Sunday after the Epiphany, 11 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2628. Grant by Roger Wastel, citizen of London, and Alice la 

Wimplere his wife, relict of the late Henry le Wymplere, to John Riche- 
mund, citizen of London, of two marcs yearly quit rent issuing from their 
seven front shops in the suburb of London, in the bailey in St. Sepulchre's 
parish without Newegate, portion of their tenement extending to Flete 
prison. Witnesses : Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor of London, Stephen de 
Cornhull and Robert de Rokesle, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[13 Edward I.] Two seals, broken. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in full Husting, Monday after 
St. Mathias the Apostle, 13 Edward I. 



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[Middx.] A. 2629. Acquittance by Thomas Pomerey, prior of Holy Trinity 

within Algate, London, for 5s. received from William Brogreve, William 
Stokker, Thomas Herward, and John Huugerforth, citizens and clothiers 
of London, and wardens of the trade of clothiers, for the arrears due to 
Michaelmas last of a yearly rent of 5s. issuing from a tenement in Candel- 
wykstrete in St. Mary Bothawe parish. 6 August, 9 Edward IV. Seal 
and fragments of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2630. Grant by Hamo de Brok, clerk, to Adam de Stratton of 

hind with houses in the suburb of London in St. Sepulchre's parish without 
Neugate, in the little lane behind Flete prison, paying him ^d. yearly, 
2s. to Andrew de Granden, and 19t/. to Alice, daughter of Robert Fulhardi. 
Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomps, Mayor, Peter son of Anger, Edward 
le Blund, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [49 Henry III.] 
fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2631. Grant by Eustace son of David de Stanford to John Sharp, 

wool merchant, and Alice his wife, of land with houses thereon in London, 
in the parish of St. Mary Newecherche, paying 26s. Sd. yearly. Witnesses : 
Sir John Tolosan, Mayor of London, John de Norhamton and Richard 
Picard, sheriffs, and others (named). [38 Henry 111.] 

Middx. A. 2632. Demise by Thomas Nevylle, William Compton, nnd John 

Novell, knights, John Heron, Treasurer of the King's Chamber, Richard 
Broke, sergeant-at-law, and Richard Lister to Henry VIII. of 3 messuages, 
3 gardens and 3 acres of land at Mile Ende in Stebbenhithe parish, which 
they lately had by gift of William White and William Gibbons, leather- 
sellers, of London, to the King's use. 20 June, 9 Henry VIII. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll, ] 8 February, 
9 Henry VIII. Three seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2633. Giant by Savaric de Clovile, ofHertwell, to William de 

Braci of an acre in the field of Stanes, lying in ' le Sonde ' in Westfield, 
stretching towards Chiseumbe. Witnesses : Sir Gilbert de Braci, William 
de Sancto Clero, William Blacston, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2634. Grant by Asketin Cole, son of Robert Cole, to Sir Fulk 
Basset, bishop of London, of all his lands and rents in Stebbenhethe and 
Hakeney, viz. land on the hill north of the old ford, in the tillages called 
' Quaker ' and ' Smythesfeld,' in Bokkemad,and the meadows called ' Barn- 
ham me ' and ' Rissemad,' with yearly quit rents of 4s. Id., ZOd., I2d., (id., and 
8s. to be received from the persons specified. Witnesses : Sir Richard de 
Pontefracto, knight, and others (named) Easter, A. D. 1250, 34 Henry III. 

[Middx.] A. 2635. Grant by Walter son of Hervy de Boiton to Lucy Garland 

of the land in Little Stanniere that Robert Dursent formerly held of 
William de Reimes, between Henry Bocointe's land towards Brocholes 
and lady Lucy Garland's land. Witnesses : Roger de la Dune, Alan 
Pain, Matthew, bailift' of Hendon, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2636. Grant by Robert Cole, of Stubbenhethe, to Adam de 

Stratton, clerk, for his life, of an acre of meadow in Stubbenhethe, 
stretching to the bank of ' la Luwe.' Tuesday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 
17 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2637. Grant by William de Ware, cordwainer, William de Enefeld, 

and Anable, late the wife of Henry le Palmer, executors of the will of the 
said Henry, to Adam de Straton, clerk, of all the land with houses that was 
the said Henry's in Smale-lane, in St. Sepulchre's parish in the suburb of 
London. Witnesses : Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor, Edward le Blund, 
Peter Angeri, sheriffs of London, and others (named) [49 Henry III.] 
Seal and portion of seat. 



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[Middx.] A. 2638. Grant by Hugh Peverel, son of William Peverel, of 

Edelmeton, lo John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 
the messuage with land in Edelmeton that became his escheat by the felony 
of Roger son of James, paying therefor 3*. yearly ; together with the 
homage that Thomas de Forda and Joan, daughter of the parson of Barnet, 
owed the said Roger. Saturday after St. Matthias the Apostle, 
43 Henry III. 

Middx. A. 2639. Grant by Robert Bussheye, citizen of London, to Walter 

Sondeye and Thomas Sakevile of a messuage with garden in Estsmethefeld, 
by the garden of the abbey of St. Mary de Graciis by the Tower of London. 
Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 9 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2640. Grant by Walter in the Hierne, of Estsmethefeld, to Roger 

atte Ponde, citizen and wool merchant of London, and Juliana hii wife, of 
seven shops in Estsmethefeld in St. Botolph's parish without Alegate, 
London. Sunday before St. Mark the Evangelist, 4 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday before St. Margaret, 4 Edward II L 

[Middx.] A. 2641. Grant by Margaret, late the wife of Warin Myngy, late 

citizen and bureller of London, and Richard Pageman, executors of the said 
Warin's will, to Henry de Preston, ropemaker and citizen of London, of 10*. 
yearly quit rent that Warin had by gift of Sir William de Sancto Edmundo, 
late rector of St. Swithin's, London, issuing from a tenement formerly Ralph 
de Londeneston's in St. Swithin's parish. John de Grantham, Mayor of 
London. Wednesday the morrow of the Assumption, 3 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Hustiug for pleas of land, 
Monday after the Translation of St. Edward the King, 3 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2642. Indenture witnessing that the bond of John Lysle, knight, 
and John Hardy, citizen and skinner of London, in 8/. to Thomas Pomerey, 
the prior, and the church of Holy Trinity within Algate shall be void if 
they pay the said prior 11. as herein specified, for the arrears of the rents 
of certain messuages in London belonging to John Philpott, who is within 
age and in custody of the said Lysle. 20 June, 26 Henry VI. 

[Middx.] A. 2643. Grant by Richard Botoner, citizen and pepperer of London, 

to John Cory, clerk, of a tenement with brewery in St. Botolph's parish 
without Alegate, at Tourhulle, stretching from land called ' Horsselegges- 
forlong ' on the east to the high road on the west. 9 May, 20 Edward III. 

A. 2644. Duplicate of the above, but dated 9 May, 19 Edward III. 
Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] ^ 2645. Grant by John Cory, clerk, to King Edward [III.] of all 
his messuages at 'la Tourhulle,' adjoining the new churchyard of Holy 
Trinity by the Tower of London. Witnesses : Sirs William and John, 
bishops of Winchester and Worcester, Treasurer and Chancellor, Sir 
Bartholomew de Burgersshe, Chamberlain of the King, Sirs John de 
Beauchamp and Guy de Brian, knights. Sir Philip de Weston, clerk. 
18 March, 24 Edward [III.] 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2646. Grant by the same to the same of the toft and plot of 
ground lately dedicated for a churchyard, and all his messuages, &c., at 
Estsmythefeld and < la Tourbiille.' Witnesses : Sir John, Archbishop 



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of York, Chancellor, Sir William, bishop of Winchester, Treasurer, 
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersshe. Chamberlain, Sirs John de Eeauchamp, 
Guy de I5rian, and Robert de Maule, knights of the King's chamber. 
10 January, 26 Edward [III.] Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed as above. 

[Middx.] A. 2647. Grant by the same to the same of all his tenements and 
messuages, &c., at Estmethefeld and upon ' la Tourhulle ' in St. Botolph's 
parish without Algate, adjoining the now churchyard of Holy Trinity and 
the high road called ' Heggestrete.' Witnesses : Adam de Bury, Mayor, 
John Brickelesworthe and Thomas de Irlaunde, sheriffs of London, 
and others (named). 6 November, 39 Edward III. Seal. 
Endorsed as above. 

[Middx.] A. 2648. Testament of William Sevenoke, citizen and grocer of 
London. Bequeaths to Sir William Clerk, the prior, and the convent 
of Holy Trinity the Great within Algate, London, the yearly rent of 121. 
issuing from his lands, tenements, shops and quay adjoining called 
1 Asshelyneswharf ' in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London, 
with the reversion, after the completion of Richard Willesdon's term, of 
the premises, which came into his possession as herein recited. 5 July, 
A.D. 1432, 10 Henry VI. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate and enrolment at the Husting for 
pleas of land, Monday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 12 Henry VI. 

[Middx.] A. 2649. Grant by Robert de Harewedone, clerk, to Sir Hugh le 
Despenser, for 200 marcs, of land with houses, gardens, nd advowson of 
the church of St. Martin of Oteswich in London, in the parish of St. Elena 
and St. Martin aforesaid, together with 31s. Id. yearly quit rents issuing 
from tenements in the said parish. Witnesses : Sir John le Blount, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). 1 October, 33 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2650. Grant by Sibyl, late the wife of William Paris, to Adam de 
Stratton, clerk, of the inesauage and all lands and tenements that were her 
said husband's in Little Stanmere and elsewhere. Sunday the morrow of 
St. Faith the Virgin, 2 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2651. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 

Trinity, Londou, to Ralph Capper (Capillario) of land in St. Olave's 
parish towards the Tower, paying 8*. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert son of 
Fulk, alderman, Reginald de Mailing', and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2652. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to German Brid, fishmonger, of London, and Alice de 
Esex,' his wife, of land, with houses in the parish of St. Olave towards 
the Tower of London, adjoining the lane called ' Fule-lane ' on the west, 
paying 30*. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Thomas son of Thomas, Mayor of 
London, Edward Blund and Peter son of Anger'; sheriffs, and others 
(named). [49 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] J. 2653. Grant by German Brid, citizen and fishmonger of London, 

and Lucy his wife, to Henry de Bruton, tailor, of London, and Ymania his 
wife, of a messuage in the parish of St. Olave towards the Tower, paying 
8*. yearly ; and also grant of a portion of a drain built on the adjoining 
tenement in which Brid lives, they defraying yearly a third part of the 
cost of repairing the said drain. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Sandwico, 
knight, Warden, Walter le Withe and John Wade, sheriffs of London, and 
others (named). St. Botolph's day, A.D. 1286, 14 Edward I. 



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[Middx.] A. 2654. Letters of attorney of John Neirneut, empowering Thomas 

Neirneut his brother to put John de Hyngeston, citizen and goldsmith of 
London, in possession of one marc yearly rent issuing from a tenement in 
the parish of St. Nicholas Olave in Old Fish Street, London. Sunday after 
St. Peter in Cathedra, 4 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2655. Grant by Richard le Chapeler and Sibyl his wife to Eustace, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 8*. yearly quit rent 
issuing from their tenement between the church ot' St. Olave towards the 
Tower of London and the street called ' Marthe Lane." Witnesses : Sir 
Walter Hervi, Mayor of London, Eichard de Paris and John de Bodele, 
sheriffs, and others (named). [56 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2656. Grant by Nicholas de Gipeswich, clerk, to John, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of 18d. yearly rent issuing from 
land and houses in Woderouelane towards the Tower of London. Wit- 
nesses : William son of Richard, Mayor of London, Henry de Coventre, 
Adam Bruning, sheriffs, and others (named). [44 Henry III.] Portion of 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2657. Testament of William Est, citizen of London. Bequeaths 
to William, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, a yearly 
quit rent of 10*. issuing from a tenement of the Mayor and commonalty of 
London in St. Swithin's parish in Candelwykstrete, which rent he lately 
had by grant of Richard Whityngton, citizen and alderman of London, and 
others (named). 8 September, A.D. 1421, 9 Henry V. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate and enrolment at the Husting for 
common pleas, Monday the feast of St. Margaret, 10 Henry V., &c. 

[Middx.] A. 2658. Grant by Helyas son of Richard de Cornhelle to Alf win 
Finke of his land in the parish of St. Martin Otteswich, paying 2*. yearly. 
Witnesses : Robert son of William, Robert Blund, Geoffrey Bucuinte, and 
others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2659. Demise by Henry de la More, cilizen and goldsmith of 
London, to William le Bret, citizen and goldsmith of London, and Christina 
his wife, of a house in the parish of St. Nicholas Olof, London, for term 
of their lives ; paying yearly a red rose during William's lifetime, and 
after his death two marcs during the lifetime of Christina if she survive 
him. Witnesses: Nicholas de Farn done, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Sunday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 
3 Edward II. Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2660. Release by John Bamme, esquire, son and heir of Richard 
Bamme, deceased, and Humfry Starky, sergeant at law and Recorder of 
London, to William Stokker, knight, citizen and alderman of London, John 
Catesby, a justice of the Common Bench, John Ward, grocer, citizen and 
alderman of London, Thomas Wyndesore, John Northwode, the elder, 
esquires, William Philipp, citizen and goldsmith, and John Berell, citizen 
and grocer of London, of all their right in the lands and rents of the said 
Richard Bamme in London, which they had jointly with the grantees by 
demise of Edward, bishop of C[hichester], dated 6 May, 20 Edward IV. 
6 December, 22 Edward IV. Two seals. Much injured. 

Annexed: Release by John Bamme, esquire, and Elizabeth his wife, to 
the same, of the above premises. 8 December, 22 Edward IV. 

Underwritten : Recognizance of this writing was made 18 December in 
the above year, before Humfry Starky, Recorder of London, and Richard 
Nayler, alderman. Two seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 22 Edward IV. 



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[Middx.] A. 2661. Letters of attorney of Martin Ferers and Warin Waldegrave 
authorising John Lewys, clerk, to deliver seisin to Nieholns Bromford, 
esquire, William Slade, clerk, Nicholas Ledewych and Thomas Thyngden, 
esquires, of the hospice in Lumbardestrete and the tenements in Lumburde- 
strete in St. Mary Wolnoth parish, and in Cornhull in St. Michael's parish, 
London, which the grantors lately had by gift of Sir John Holand, Earl of 
Huntyngdon, and Lady Elizabeth his wife. 15 November, 20 Eichard II. 
Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2662. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Moses de Waltham and Catherine his wife, for 30s., of 
land with houses in the parish of St. Mary del Ax, paying 2s. yearly. 
Witnesses: Norman le Meguser, Nicholas le Megucer, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2663. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Thomas de Sancto Eadmundo of land with houses in the parish 
of St. Mary del Ais, London, adjoining the land of Katherine, relict of 
Moses, and extending to Sainte Marie Strate. Witnesses : William son of 
Richard, Mayor, Henry deCoventre and Adam Bruning, sheriffs of London, 
and others (named). [44 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2664. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Olive, daughter of Robert de Dacia, of land and a house in the 
parish of St. Mary del Ax, paying 24d. yearly. Witnesses : Richard 
son of Walter, alderman, Norman Megucer, and others (named), 
[c. 15 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2665. Grant by Martin Baker, of Cornhill, to the canons of Holy 
Trinity, London, in frank almoin, for the souls of himself and Eugenia his 
wife, of 3*. quit rent out of the 19s. that Isabel, late wife of Richard 
Badding, pays yearly for land in the parish of St. Martin of Ottheswich. 
Witnesses : Walter de Insula, alderman, and others (named). Seal, 
broken. 

[Middx.] A. 2666. Composition between Sir Richard de Wymbish, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, and Adam, the prior, and the 
brethren of Holy Cross, London, that whereas the latter hold a tenement in 
St. Olave's parish towards the Tower of London by a yearly rent of 1 3*. 8rf., 
within which their church stands built with the churchyard, ready to be 
dedicated, the said brethren grant that no prejudice shall be done to the said 
convent, but the said rent shall still be paid for the said tenement under pain 
of excommunication. 1 March, A.D. 1319. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2667. Grant by Joan called ' la Coffrere de Sancto Edmundo' to 
Master William de Oteswyche, surgeon, of London, of the tenement with 
houses and shops that she and John de Sancto Edmundo, her late husband, 
had in the parish of St. Martin de Oteswyche, London, paying her 40s. 
yearly, 15*. 4rf. to the canons of Holy Trinity, London, and Sd. to the 
church of St. Mary Somersete. Witnesses : John de Armenters and 
Henry de Fingre, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [28 Edward I.] 
Injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2668. Grant by William de Brokedisch son of Walter to the 

canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of 2*. 6d. rent from land 
in the parish of St. Martin de Ottheswich. Witnesses : James Blund, 
alderman, Adam de Sancta Helena, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2669. Grant by the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, London, to 
Robert ate Frithe and Matilda his wife of two houses with curtilages in 
St. Olave's parish towards the Tower of London, paying 16*. yearly. 
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[Middx.] A. 2670. Grant by Ralph, the prior, and the convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, to Robert Bachiler of land in Edclmetone, paying 18</. 
yearly. Witnesses: William and John de Forda and others (named). 

Endorsed : " De tribus acris terre dimissis Roberto Bacheler, ubi 
quondam fuit grangia nostra in Edelmetone." 

[Middx.] A. 2671. Demise by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Robert Bacheler, for his life, of land with a messuage 
and houses built thereon and garden adjoining in Edelmeton parish. 
Friday after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 22 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2672. Release by Robert Bacheler to the prior and convent of 

Holy Trinity, London, of the above land, &c., in Edelmeton parish. 
Thursday after St. Gregory the Pope, 22 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2673. Sale and release by Reginald de Mailing' to Richard, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 24s., of 4Od. quit rent 
in lauds and houses in St. Olave's parish towards the Tower, the tenants 
whereof he has attorned to pay the convent 10s. yearly ; they paying 
therefor 5s. 8d. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert son of Fulk, alderman, 
Roger de Beuchodr', and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2674. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to John le Waffrer, of London, of land with houses 
thereon in St. Olave's parish towards the Tower of London, paying 9s. 
yearly. Witnesses : John Adrian and Luke de Batingcourt, sheriffs of 
London, and others (named). [52 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2675. Grant by Alexander de Bromholm and Alice his wife to 
John, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land with 
houses thereon in the parish of St. Olave towards the Tower of London, 
paying 3*. Qd. yearly. Witnesses : William son of Richard, Mayor of 
London, Robert de Cornhell and John Adrian, sheriffs, and others (named). 
[43 Henry III.] 

Endorsed : " Carta ista lecta fuit. in Busting* die lune proxima ante 
festum Sancti Luce Ewang'." 

[Middx.] A. 2676. Grant by John Fysh, timbermonger, citizen of London, to 
Alan de Tichewelle, citizen and fishmonger of London, of a tenement in the 
parish of St. Mary of Somersete, London, extending from Thamysestrate 
to the street called ' Tymberhuth.' Witnesses : John de Wenegrave, 
Mayor of London, and others (named). Wednesday the eve of the 
Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 11 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Hnsting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 11 Edward II. 

[Middx.] A. 2677. Sale by Nicholas Cook, dyer, citizen of London, executor of 
the will of Geoffrey Maynard, cooper, late citizen of London, to John 
Starlyng, citizen ot London, and Alice his wife, of a tenement in the Vintry, 
Douegate ward, in the parish of All Hallows at Hay, London ; Idonia, wife 
of the said Geoffrey, and Joan their daughter, being both dead. Adam 
Bamme, Mayor, William Parker and Thomas Wylford, sheriffs of London. 
20 November, 20 Richard II. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 20 Richard II. Fragment oj 
seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2678. Grant by Luciana, late the wife of William Wdecoc, to 
William Tanner, of land in St. Sepulchre's parish adjoining the ditch of 
Flete Gaol, paying 20rf. yearly. Witnesses : Edwin Smith, Roger 
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[Middx.] A. 2679. Grant by William de LoncT, son of John de Sancta Helena, 

to Alan de Baalon, of land in Marthe-lane in St. Olave's parish towards 

the Tower of London, paying 5s. yearly. Witnesses: Henry, Mayor of 

London, William son of Andrew, John Esperleng, and others (named). 

Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2680. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 

London, to James de Stanes, pepperer, of land with a house thereon in 
London in the parish of St. Martin of Otteswich. Witnesses : Nicholas 
Bat, alderman, and others (named), [c. 30 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] ^_ 2681. Confirmation by Pain Tabur and Agnes his wife, daughter 
of Martin de Otteswich, of the grant by Matilda, late wife of the said Martin, 
to the canons [of Holy Trinity, London.] of land with a house and chamber 
in the parish of St. Martin Ottewich. Witnesses : Gilbert Fulk, John 
de Solio, aldermen, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2682. Release by Pentecost Goldsmith to William Blund of all his 
right in land in the parish of St. Olave the Blessed towards Alegate, paying 
42d. yearly therefor. Witnesses : Gilbert son of Fulk, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2683. Grant by Matilda, late wife of Martin de Ottewich, to 
Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, 
of land with a house arid chamber in the parish and opposite the church of 
St. Martin Ottewich, to hold after the death of herself and Fribern her 
husband, paying Pain Tabur \d. yearly. Witnesses : Gilbert Fulk, John 
de Solio, aldermen, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2684. Grant by Adam de Stratton, clerk, to John le Merimer, 

citizen of London, of a messuage with a plot of land in St. Mary Sumersete 
parish, in la Tymberhethe,' stretching from Thamisestrate to the road 
into ' la Tymberhethe '; paying 30*. yearly, with liberty to distrain on 
John's messuage in the parish of St. Michael Queenhithe if the rent be not 
paid. Witnesses : Walter Herevi, Mayor, John de Budele, Richard de 
Paris, sheriffs of London, and others (named). Michaelmas, 56 Henry III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2685. Release by Albretha, late wife of Hugh Smith, to John de 

Lauphare, clerk, of all her land with houses in the suburb of London in the 
Bailey, in St. Sepulchre's parish, &c., paying 6*. yearly to the canons of St. 
Martin's the Great. Witnesses : Sir John Tholosan, Mayor of London, 
Thomas de Wimburne and William de Dunolm', sheriffs, and others 
(named). [37 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2686. Demise by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Nicholas de Donraowe, citizen and carpenter of London, 
and Agnes his wife, of a tenement with garden in St. Olave's parish by the 
Tower of London, for 59 years from the feast of St. John the- Baptist last 
past, they paying 30*. yearly, and rebuilding the whole front towards the 
nigh road with one story within 5 years. The morrow of St. John the 
Baptist, A.D. 1361. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2687. Sale by Roger, son of Noel de Syndlesham, to the prior and 

convent of Christchurch, London, for 20*., of 2s. yearly quit rent issuing 
from land in the parish of St. Olave towards the Tower of London. 
Witnesses : Fulk de Limstrata, Richard de Araz, and others (named). 
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[Middx.] A. 2688. Release by Bartholomew le Blound and Salerna his wife, 

daughter of Gilbert le Blound, to Adam de Strattona, clerk, of all their right 
to a messuage in the suburb of London in St. Sepulchre's parish in the 
Bailey without Neugate. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, Mayor 
of London, and others (named). Monday the feast of St. Vincent, 
8 Edward I. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting the above date. 

[Middx.] A. 2689. Confirmation by Alice, daughter of Keneward Lingedraper, 
to William de Clerkenewell of the grant that Agnes her mother made to 
John Dortur', brother of the said William, of 3*. yearly quit rent issuing 
from land in St. Sepulchre's parish without the Bar of Smethefeld. 
Witnesses : Laurence de Frowic, Ralph le Champeneys, and others 
(named), [c. 35 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2690. Grant by Godwin Baker to Arnulf le Arcuner of land 
in St. Clement's parish, paying 9*. yearly. Witnesses : Henry son of 
Reiner, alderman, Peter Chaplain, and others (named). [John ?] 

[Middx.] A. 2691. Release by Ralph de Gillesburgh and Idonea his wife, late 

the wife of Henry de la More, citizen and goldsmith of London, to John 
Neirnuyt, citizen of London, and Margery his wife, of all their claim by way 
of dower or otherwise in the tenements of the said Henry in the parish of 
St. Nicholas Olof, London. Simon de Swanlond, Mayor of London. 
Monday before St. Nicholas the Bishop, 3 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for common pleas, 
Monday after St. Matthias the Apostle, 4 Edward III. 

[Middx.] A. 2692. Grunt by William le Bret, citizen and goldsmith of London, 

to Henry de la More, goldsmith, of London, of the tenements that were 
formerly Stephen de Cornhulle's in the parish of St. Nicholas Olof, London, 
adjoining the said church. Witnesses : Nicholas de Farndone, Mayor of 
London, and others (named). Wednesday after the Apostles Peter and Paul, 

2 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2693. Grant by John de Hyngestone, goldsmith, and John de 
Totenham. chandler, citizens of London, executors of the will of Henry de 
la More, late citizen and goldsmith of London, to John Neirneut and 
Margery his wife, of the tenements that were the said Henry's in the parish 
of St. Nicholas Olave in Old Fish Street. Friday the morrow of All Souls' 
day, 3 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2694. Release by Cristina, late wife of William le Bret, to John 
Neirneut of all claim by way of dower or otherwise to the above tenements, 
that were formerly her late husband'?. Monday after All Saints, 

3 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2695. Grant by Henry de Cantuaria, clerk, to Roger, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a tenement [in London] to 
provide a canon of the said house to celebrate daily for the souls of himself, 
John and Lucy, his father and mother, and Simon and Joan, his brother and 
sister. Witnesses : John de Grantham, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Wednesday the morrow of St. Lucy the Virgin, 2 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2696. Release by Providence, daughter of Adam Cokelyu, widow, 
with consent of her son William, to Richard, the prior, and the canons of 
Holy Trinity, London, of land with houses in the parish of St. Olave towards 
the Tower of London. Witnesses : Gilbert son oi' Fulk, alderman, and 
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[Middx.] A. 2697. Grant by William de Wylehale, citizen of London, to John, 

the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of 10*. 4rf. yearly quit 
rent issuing from land with houses in the parish of St. Pancras, by Soperes- 
lane. Witnesses : Nicholas Bat, Mayor of London, John de Norhampthon, 
Richard Pykard, sheriffs, and others (named). [45 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2698. Grant by Andrew Ferron'and Wymarca his wife to Stephen 

Palmer and Enphemia his wife, for 16 marcs, of land with houses in the 
parish of St. Martin Otheswych, paying therefor yearly 5*. Id, to the 
chief lords of the fee. Witnesses : James Blund, alderman, Serle Mercer, 
and others (named). [Early Henry TIL] Seal, and fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2699. Grant by Koger Wastel, citizen of London, and Alice his 
wife, late the wife of Henry le Wimpler, to Sir Adam de Strattone, clerk, 
for 70 marcs, of land with houses thereon in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Neugate in the suburb of London, extending from the high road 
called ' la Bailie ' to the Flete ditch, which John de Laufare, clerk, 
bequeathed by will to the said Alice ; paying the abbot of Westminster 
I8d. yearly, and 6*. to the canons of St. Martin the Great, London. 
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, Warden, Walter Hauteyn and Thomas 
Cros, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [15 Edward I.] Two 
seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting, Monday after 
St. Mark the Evangelist, 15 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2700. Indenture witnessing that whereas Edmund de Mareny 
and Isabel his wife have granted to Richard de Dorset, citizen and 
ropemaker of London, their brewhouse with garden, haudmills, and all 
vessels necessary for brewing in St. Olave's parish towards the Tower of 
London, by Fullaue ; if Edmund and Isabel pay the said Richard 9 marcs 
within the quindene of Easter next, the said grant shall be cancelled ; 
otherwise Richard shall hold the premises for four years from the said 
quindene. Witnesses : John le Blound, Mayor of London, and others 
(named). Wednesday after St. Martin in Winter, end of 31 Edward I. 

[Middx.] A. 2701. Indenture whereby Bryan Darley, clerk, grants to Margaret 
Pullet otherwise called Whatton, of London, widow, in accordance with 
the award between the said parties of Master John Allen, clerk, LL.D., 
that whereas he holds a messuage with garden adjoining in St. Olave's 
paiish by Faster (sic) Lane, London, for 40 years by demise from the abbot 
and convent of Westminster dated 31 May, 1518, 10 Henry VIII., of 
which 6 years will expire at the Annunciation next, if he die within the 
40 years, then Margaret and her executors shall enjoy the premises until 
the expiration of the said term. 29 November, 16 Henry VIII. English. 
Seal. 

Middx. A. 2702. Demise by William White and William Gibbonse, leather- 

sellers, of London, to Thomas Nevell, William Compton, and John Nevell, 
knights, John Heron, Treasurer of the King's chamber, Richard Broke, 
Serjeant at law, and Richard Lyster, to the King's use, of three messuages, 
three gardens and three acres of land at Mile Ende in Stebenhithe 
parish which James Algore, citizen and grocer of London, and Margaret 
his wife, lately sold the grantors. 16 April, 8 Henry VIII. Two seals. 

Endorsed; Memorandum of livery of seisin of the premises to Lyster; 
and of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, May, 9 Henry VIII. 

[Middx.] A. 2703. Grant by John de Anesti, parson of St. Benedict Fink, 
London, to John Basingg, citizen of London, and Joan his wife, daughter 
of William de Puttenham, of London, ' shereman,' of a messuage with 
houses thereon, garden adjoining and 10 shops belonging in Est Smethefeld. 
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[Middx.] A. 2704. Grant by Ralph son of Roger Palmer to the canons of 

[Hunt.?] Holy Trinity, London, in frank ahnoin, of his dwelling house in the parish 
of St. Peter Wudestrate, with 2 shops, paying 2| marcs yearly to the 
lords of the soil ; and of 18r/. quit rent that William, Henry, and Nicholas, 
his brothers, were wont to pay, and a shop he lias at St. Ives. Witnesses : 
William the chaplain of Wudestrate, Geoffrey de Prowic, goldsmith, aud 
others (named). Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2705. Demise by William Welpelee, cordwainer and citizen of 
London, to Richard Wolf, smith and citizen of London, of a messuage with 
the kitchen and room over built thereon in the parish of St. Alban in 
Wodestrete, for 20 years from Easter, 47 Edward III., paying 43s. 4d. 
yearly, &c. Easter, 47 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2706. Letters of attorney of R. the abbot, and the convent of 
Westminster empowering Henry de Waleden their monk to put Adam de 
Straton, clerk, in full seisin of 37s. 10(7. yearly quit rent in London, 
payable by the persons specified. Wednesday after St. Leonard the Abbot, 
11 Edward I. Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2707. Release by John son of John de Norhampton, late tailor 
of London, to John de Colkyrke, tailor, of London, of all his right in the 
tenement with houses thereon that Cicely his mother has granted to the 
said Colkyrke in the parish of St. Alban Wodestrete, London, adjoining 
the lane called ' Addelane.' 28 November, 35 Edward I. Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2708. Grant by Cicely, late the wife of John de Norhampton, to 
John de Colkyrke, of the above tenement in the parish of St. Alban 
Wodestrete. Witnesses : John le Blount, Mayor, Reginald de Thundrelee 
and William Cosyn, sheriffs of London, and others (named). [34 Edward I.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2709. Grant by Richard son of Ralph de Lincoln, skinner, to 
Margery his wife, daughter of Johu de Norhampton, tailor, of London, us 
dower, of one third of all his goods, movable aud immovable, and two 
messuages that were his father's in the parish of St. Alban in Wodestrete, 
for her life. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokeslee, Mayor, John son of 
John Adrian and Walter le Cornwaleys, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). [6 Edward I.] Portion of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2710. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Gomund Mercer of their land with stone house in the parish of 
St. Dionis in Lime-street (which he had held before at 6*. yearly) for 3s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Robert de Winton", Theobald son of Ivo, Sir Philip 
de Hormade, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2711. Release by Richard Bole to Sir William Aygnel, the prior, 
and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in a tenement 
with buildings thereon in the city of London by Coleman Street which he 
had by their grant, for which they have remitted to him all arrears due 
from the said tenement. Witnesses : William de Suthf'olch, and others 
(named). 

[Middx.] A. 2712. Grant by Ralph Chaplain, son of Laurence Mercer, to 
Gilbert le Bas of 8s. yearly rent in London issuing from land that was 
formerly the said Laurence's in the parish of All Hallows Colemanne- 
cherche, adjoining St. Giles's hospital, paying therefor 4s. yearly to the 
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Mayor, John Willehale and John de Codres, sheriffs of London, and others 
(named). [23 Henry III.] 

Endorsed: "Ego Gilbertus le Bas quietum clamo hospital! Sancti 
" Jacohi iiijs. redditus quern coujunctim habui cum f'ratribus illius loci, ita 
" scilicet quod ipsi invenient unum lampadem continue coram ymagine 
" Sancte Marie in sua ecclesia. Hoc autern facio si decessero." 

[Berki.] A. 2713. Release by Emma, daughter of John le Muleward, of 

Reading, to John le Foughelere, of Reading, of all her claim to the 
messuage and curtilage which she had by grant of John le Muleward 
aforesaid in ' le Wodestret,' Reading. Witnesses : Henry Grenham, 
mayor, and others (named). Saturday after St. Ambrose, 29 Edward HI. 

[Berks.] A. 2714. Grant by the same to the same of the above messuage with 

curtilage. Friday after St. Ambrose, 29 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Berks.] A. 2715. Grant by Robert le Taylur, of Orundal, to Henry atte More, 

of Reading, and Arnyce his wife, of a messuage in ' la Wodestrete,' Reading, 
saving a shop with the adjoining curtilage. Witnesses : John de 
Nyubury, mayor of Reading, and others (named) Thursday after Hilary, 
6 Edward III. 

[Berks.] A. 2716. Grant by John atte More, called ' le Muleward,' of Reading, 

and Alice his wife to Emma their daughter of a messuage in the old market, 
Reading ; with reversion to themselves if she die without issue. Witnesses : 
Walter de Stauntone, mayor of Reading, and others (named). Sunday 
after St. Luke the Evangelist, 16 Edward III. Portions of two seals. 

[Middx.] A. 2717. Grant by John Lacer, son and heir of William Lacer, late 
citizen of London, to Robert Roys and Juliana his wife, John's daughter, 
of the two shops he inherited after the death of Katherine Lacer, his 
mother, in the parish of St. Alban's of Wodestrete, London, paying 5s. 
yearly to the prior and convent of St. Mary of Southwark. Simon 
Fraunceys, Mayor, Richard de Keselyngbury and John Lovek[yn], sheriffs 
of London. 10 February, 17 [Edward III.] Much injured. 

[Middx.] A. 2718. Grant by P., the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, 
London, to Geoffrey de Essex", goldsmith, of land in the parish of St. 
Michael of Wood Street, paying 5*. yearly. Witnesses : Norman Blund, 
draper, Walter Travers, Richard Blund, goldsmiths, and others (named). 
[Richard I.] 

[Middx.] A. 2719. Grant by Stephen, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Ailbin Parmenter of land in St. Alban's parish, 
Woodstreet, that Randulf the Leech (Medicus) held before him, paying 2*. 
yearly. Witnesses: Geoffrey Blund, William do Cunighehope, and 
others (named). 

Endorsed: " Postea tenuit Robertus Aketon." 

[Middx.] A. 2720. Grant by Richard, son of Nicholas Smud, to John, the 
prior, and the canons of Holy Triuity, London, of '2s. yearly quit rent from 
a house that Robert de Aketon held in the parish of St. Alban's of 
Wodestrate in London. Witnesses : Stephen Bukerel, alderman of the 
ward, Thomas Hareng, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2721. Demise by William Whelpele, citizen and shoemaker of 

London, and Elena his wife, to Sir William Rysyng, the prior, and the 

convent of Holy Trinity, London, of two stone tenements on Adellane with 

houses built over and cellars and rooms adjoining in St. Alban's parish in 

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"Wodstret. between the lane leading from Aldermanbury to Selvyrstret, 
for 90 years ; the convent paying 100.s. yearly during the lives of William 
and Elena, and after their decease Id. weekly to a canon celebrating in 
their church for the rest of the term. The canons will also deliver I wo 
cartloads of wood yearly from their wood, at William and Elena's house in 
London. The morrow of St. Mark the Evangelist, 9 Richard II. 

[Middx.] _A.. 2722. Sale and release by Walter le Bran, fishmonger, to the 

prior and canons of Holy Trinity, London, for 5 marcs, of a shop in the 
parish of St. Nicholas at Old Fish Street, paying therefor 2s. yearly to the 
King. Witnesses : Roger Duce, alderman, Alan son of Peter, Thomas de 
Haverehell, and others (named). [John.] 

[Middx.] A. 2723. Release by Girard Bat of all claim he had in the tenement 

that was German le Cordier's in Wauncelines-lane by reason of a grant 
made him or his children thereof by Sayher son of Henry, except 30s. 
quit rent that Sayher demised to him from the said fee. Witnesses : 
Michael Tovy, sheriff of London, and others (named). Nativity of St. John 
the Baptist, 25 Henry III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] A. 2724. Release by Ralph Trey to Richard, the prior, and the 
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in a shop he held of them 
in the parish of St. Nicholas at Old Fish Street. Witnesses : John de 
Chodres, Richard del Kay, John de Marines, and others (named), 
[c. 25 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] A. 2725. Grant by Richard, the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, London, to Ralph de Bixle, for 4Cls., of a shop in the parish of 
St. Nicholas at West Fish Street that Ralph Trey formerly held, paying 
therefor 5*. yearly. Witnesses : John Viel, alderman, Henry Kingessone, 
Adam Bruning, and others (named). 

[Middx.] A. 2726. Indenture witnessing that the prior and convent of Holy 

Trinity, London, are not bound to warrant a plot of land that Sir Walram 
de Rocheford, knight, has by their grant in the parish of St. Michael of 
Bassishawe, London, against lady Agatha, relict of Sir Ralph son of 
Bernard, knight, if she implead him on account of it, notwithstanding the 
clause to the contrary in the said grant. Sunday the feast of St. Margaret, 
3 Edward II. Seal of arms. 

[Middx.] A. 2727. Grant by Juliana, late wife of Adam Rons, formerly citizen 
and surgeon of London, widow, to Sir John Ive, rector of St. Michael's in 
Wodestrete, London, Sir Laurence Wympole, chaplain, and Thomas de 
Mordon, citizen and chandler of London, of the tenement with houses which 
she now inhabits in Wodestrete in St. Alphege's parish within Crepulgate, 
which she with David le Leahe, formerly citizen of London, her husband, 
had by feoffment of Walter de Mersthain, late rector of St. Alphege, who 
had it by grant of David and Juliana aforesaid, formerly wife of Roger de 
Mymmes, late citizen and chandler of London. Sir Nicholas Brembre, 
knight, Mayor, John More and Simon Wynchecouibe, sheriffs of London. 
20 April, 7 Richard II. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment at the Husting for pleas of land, 
Monday before St. John ante Portam Latinam, 7 Richard II. 

[Middx.] A. 2728. Grant by John de Lincoln', parmenter, to Ralph de Lincoln', 
parmenter, of a portion of his land in St. Alban's parish in Wodestrate. 
Witnesses: Stephen Bukerel, alderman, John le Mynur, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] Seal. 



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[Norf.] A. 2729. Grant by Roger de Reysebolle, of Heveringlond, and Joan 

his wife, William, the vicar of the same place, and Agnes his wife, to 
the prior and canons of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in frank almoin of 
a piece of land 12 feet wide. Sunday before St. Mark the Evangelist, 
14 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2730. Grant by Hugh de Gressam and Eleanor his wife to John 

Lance of a tenement and land in Alderford and Wichingham, viz. land in 
the croft, in Bollesfeld, in Loppinglond fields, at Duveshil, at Grenehil, &c., 
paying 33rf. yearly to the prior of Longewill, and 6d. to St. Faith's church. 
In exchange John has given them land in Heveringlond called ' Schades- 
croft.' Witnesses : William and Robert le Turtevill, and others (named). 
Fragments of two seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2731. Letters of attorney of Robert de Thyrsford empowering 

John Man, of Calthorp, chaplain, to deliver seisin to William de Burston, 
rector of a third part of Itringham church, of land in Irminglond, with the 
rents that John de Cokefeld, knight, used to receive from tenements in 
Irminglond, with the advowson of Irminglond church. Sunday after the 
Assumption, 13 Edward II. Fragment oj seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2732. Release by Peter, rector of Irmynglond, to the prior and 

canons of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all his right in a 
piece of land in Irmynglond, in the advowson of Irmynglond church, and 
in the rents that John de Cokefeld, knight, used to receive yearly from a 
tenement in Irmynglond. Witnesses : Thomas de Gyney, lord of 
Brandeston, Roger de Gyney, lord of Heveringlond, and others (named). 
Monday the feast of the Invention of Holy Cross, 18 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2733. Release by Walter Neel, of Heveringlond, and Alexander 

his son, to Sir John, the prior, and the canons of St. Laurence of 
Mountjoy in Heveringlond, of all their right in two pieces of land, one 
called ' Tolkesker ' and the other in the tillage called ' Netheryd.' 
Heveringlond, Sunday after the Apostles Simon and Jude, 18 Edward III. 
Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2734. Grant by Alice late the wife of Hugh Smith, of Heveringlond, 

to Richard do Holwode, of Botone, of a piece of her meadow in Hevering- 
lond. Monday before St. Peter ad Vincula, 12 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 2735. Grant by Elviva Bardolf, of Taverliam, to Richard de 

Taverham, chaplain, son of John de Collegat' de Norwic', of a piece of her 
land called ' Godwinescroft ' in Taverham, in the field called ' Westcroft.' 
Witnesses : Sir John de Hestrus, Geoffrey Ridel, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2736. Grant by Nicholas son of John Godewyne of Felthorp to 

Roger Russel of Thaverham of a piece of land in Felthorp. Friday after 
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 18 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2737. Grant by Cicely, daughter cf Richard the Leech (Medici), to 

John Launce of a piece of land in the field of Heveringlond, in Tweyt. 
Witnesses : William de OHneto, lord of Heveringlond, Peter and Roger, 
his brothers, Peter de Bilneya, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2738. Grant by Richard Chaplain, son of John de Colegate in 

Norwich, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence in Heverighelond of a 
piece of meadow in Taverham. Witnesses: Sir John de Estru, knight, 
John Launce, Nicholas Ridel, and others (named). 

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[Norf.] A. 2739. Indenture witnessing that whereas the parish church of 

St. Andrew, Irmynglond, with the patronage and advowson thereof, were 
given to the convent of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in Heveryngloud many 
years ago, and the church, rectory, and tithes cannot now support a fit priest 
to officiate there, and the chancel and rectory house are ruined and the 
parishioners wander elsewhere to hear divine service ; William Lovell, the 
prior, and the said convent have demised the site of the rectory and the said 
church and rectory to Thomas Bettes, of Irmynglond, witli all tithes, &c., 
for 00 years, to provide u priest there, with power to remove such priest 
and institute another. & June, A.D. 1490, 7 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2740. Release hy Roger Hace, of Heveringlond, and Alice his 

wife, to Alan de Kyburgh, carpenter, of all their right in a messuage in 
Heveringlond, near Mountjoy Priory, which they with the said Alan and 
Matilda his wife acquired of Sir Peter de Felthorp, chaplain. Thursday 
after the Purification, 9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2741. Grant by Roger de Bilneye, knight, to the prior and canons 

of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank alrnoin, of six acres 
in Heveringlond in the tillage called ' Schephus Wong,' adjoining land 
called ' Nine Acres.' Witnesses : William de Gynay, lord of Heveringlond. 
Alan Houel, and others (named). Friday after Michaelmas, 6 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2742. Release by Henry son of John Wype of Dylham to John, 

the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy in Heverynglond of all actions and 
claims. Witnesses : Sir Roger Gyuey, knight, and others (named). 
Heverynglond, Sunday after St. Dunstan, 36 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2743. Grant by Roger son of Hugh Home of Felthorp to 

Godwin son of Herman of a piece of land in Eelthorp, in Minhuuerocrof t. 
Witnesses: Roger de Felthorp, William Russel, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2744. Release by William de Leye, of Irmyuglond, to the prior 

and canons of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all claim to 
\d. yearlv rent issuing from land in Irmynglond. Sunday after 
St. Wynewaloey, 20 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2745. Grant by Geoffrey, rector of Felthorp, to Master John 

Godewyk, rector of Croydune, and Robert Warde, rector of Fobenge, of a 
messuage in Heveringlond adjoining the highway called ' Gosus lane ' and 
abutting on the common pasture called ' Munjoye Grove.' Saturday before 
the Purification, 11 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2746. Grant by Sir Oliver Platon, rector of Lyng, aud Sir 

William at Chirche, chaplain, of Felthorpe, to Sir Geoffrey, rector of 
Felthorpe, Martin Thawerham, Robert Mayster, Walter Horn and Roger 
Russel, of meadow called ' le Inham ' in Felthorp, adjoining the messuage 
called 'Russel.' Tuesday after St. Dunstan, 51 Edward III. Much 
injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2747. Release by Simon Pechche and Catherine his wife, daughter 

of Alice King, of Hemesbi, John and Richard, sons of Avice Tayl, of the 
same, to Alexander Carpenter, of Felthorp, and Agnes his wife, of a 
messuage and land in Heveringlond and Felthorp ; to Bippa, widow, of 
Felthorp, and Agnes her daughter, to Hugh Smith, of Heveringlond, and 
Alice his wife, and to John de Bosco, various lands in Felthorp. 
Witnesses : Robert de Marcham, Nicholas Ridel, and others (named). 
Norf. A. 2748. Royal licence to John Fode and John de Hadescho, chaplains, 

notwithstanding the statute of mortmain, to assign to the prior and convent 
of St. Laurence of Mountjoy two messuages with lands and 7s. Id. rent in 
Heverynglond, Causton, Brandeston, Swenyngton, and Felthorp, to support 
two canons to celebrate daily for the souls of the said John Fode and John 
de Shelton. 20 April, 17 Edward HI. By fine of 100*. 



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[Norf.] A. 2749. Grant by Sir Thomas de Nerford, knight, to the prior and 

convent of Mountjoy of licence to acquire a piece of land of his fee in 
Hevcringloml, to be held by the usual services and by payment of a relief 
after the decease of each prior. Panworth, Monday the feast of St. Leonard 
the Abbot, 14 Edward III. Seal, coat of arms only remaining. 

[Norf.] A. 2750. Obligation of John son of Thomas de Feltorp, clerk, to pay 

the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond one marc of silver, a 
quarter of wheat and a quarter of barley yearly pension during life, for 
his sojourn for thirteen weeks in the year, payable at Michaelmas in each 
year before his sojourn (pcrhendinacionem). At Mountjoy in the chapter 
of the canons, feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, A.D. 1311. 

[Norf.] A. 2751. Release by William Holstone, of Heverynglond, to Edmund, 

the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy in Heverynglond, of all right in the 
rents and services they were wont to pay yearly for the lands and tene- 
ments they held of his manor in Heverynglond. Witnesses : Sir John 
Gynay, knight, Sir John Cobald, vicar of Heverynglond, and others 
(named). The eve of St. Laurence, 5 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2752. Release by John Fode, of Aylesham, and John de Hadisco, 

chaplains, to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all their 
right iu the two messuages, rents and lands, &c., which they acquired of 
John, son of Nicholas de Schelton, in Heveringlond, Causton, Brandeston, 
Swenington, and Felthorp : one messuage by the highway called ' Swiftforde 
lane,' and one by the messuage called ' Hoylesyerd.' Monday the feast of 
the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 17 Edward III. Seal. 

Leic. A. 2753. Defeasance to a bond whereby John Mallore, Richard 

Chetewynt, William Purefay, and John Chetewynt arc bound to John 
Pulteney, knight, in 1,000/. (o be paid at Christmas next if they do 
not abide by the award of the arbitrators herein named concerning all 
disputes between them, if it be given by Thursday after St. Andrew's day 
next, or failing that, by the award of an umpire within fifteen days after 
that feast, the arbitrators to come to Lutterworth by Monday before 
St. Andrew's day, with only two attendants each. 10 November, 
14 Henry IV. French. 

[Norf.] A. 2754. Release by John de Scheltone, son of Nicholas de Scheltone, 

to Sir John Fode, of Aylesham, Sir John de Hadesco, chaplains, and 
Richard Storm, of Sny terle, of all his right in two messuages, of which the 
chief messuage lies by Swytfordelane, and land in Heveringlond and 
Swenygtone, &c., in William Kempe, sometime his bondman, and his 
sequela, and in 12*. yearly rent issuing from tenements in Heveringlond, 
Causton, Brandeston, Swenygton, and Felethorp. Sunday after St. Gregory 
the Pope, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2755. Release by John Qwytfot, of Taverham, to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all his right in the turbary and 
heath they hold in Felethorp and Hevyngham. 8 Edward III. Much 
injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2756. Grant by William Syke of Causton to Philip, the prior of 

Mountjoy, of the 20/. that Walter, the prior, and the convent of Penteney 
are bound to him at the Annunciation, 18 Richard II. Saturday after the 
Apostles Philip and James, 18 Richard II. Seal. 

[Xorf.] A. 2757. Letters of attorney of John de Schelton, son of Nicholas 

de Schelton, empowering Roger Est, of Hacford, and William Wype, of 
Heveringlond to deliver seisin of the messuages, lands, and rent granted in 
A. 2754. Heveringlond, Tuesday the morrow of St. Wynwaloi the 
Abbot, 17 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A. 2758. Release by Nigel <le Foxelce, citizen of Norwich, to 

Robert de Shelton, son of John de Shelton, of all his right in land and 
4s. yearly rent in Heveringlond. Norwich, Monday before the Annunciation, 
10 Edward I]. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2759. Grant by John Fode, of Aylesham, and John de Hadischo, 

chaplains, to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank 
almoin, of the two messuages (one by the highway called ' Swyftfordelane ' 
and the other in Ileveringlond,) and all rents and tenements in Hevering- 
lond, Causton, Brandeston, Swenigton, and Felethorp which they acquired 
of John, son of Nicholas de Schelton. Sunday . . . the Apostles Peter 
and Paul, 1 7 Edward III. Seal. Injured. 

[Norf.] J 2760. Grant by Richard Chaplain son of John de Colgate in 

Norwich, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence of Heveringlond of a 
piece of land in Thaverham. Thaverhatn, in the court of Sir John de 
Hestru, 23 October, 53 Henry III. 

[Norf.] A. 2761. Grant by Walter Neel, of Heveringlond, and Alexander 

Fhis, of the same, to Sir John Fode, of Aylesham, chaplain, Sir John 
Froysel, vicar of Hoc-ton, Sir John de Hadeaco and Sir Philip Martin, of 
Sniterle, chaplains, of land in Heveringlond, formerly acquired of John de 
Schelton. Sunday before the Purification, 13 Edward III. Seal and 
portion of seal. 

Norf. A. 2762. Demise by William Lovell, prior of Mountjoy in Norfolk, to 

John the prior of the regular church of St. Faith in Horsham of all his 
pasture in Felthorp and Heverynglond, with faldage in the said towns east 
of a pond called ' Margary Ponde,' with land in a place called ' Cottes,' 
and Me Redes,' for 12 years from Michaelmas last, paying 40s. yearly. 
22 December, A.D. 1489, 5 Henry VII. 

Endorsed : Note of grant by the same to the same of ' lez Toppynges' 
of all thorns growing on the land called ' Cottes,' and of ' lez sawles ' for 
their fold from the wood in Heverynglond, viz. of " Salwes, hulver and 
thorn " during the said term. 

[Norf.] A. 2763. Release by William son of John de Spanye to John son of 

Richard de Holwode, of Boton, chaplain, of all his right to the tenements 
in Heveringlond in which his father enf'eoffed Richard de Holwode afore- 
said. Saturday before St. Margaret the Virgin, 3 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2764. Release by Roger Hace, of Heveringlond, to Sir John de 

Holwode, of Botone, chaplain, of all claim in a messuage with land in 
Heveringlond, part adjoining land called ' Schephus Wong,' part abutting 
on the lord of Gynay's land caJled 'Nine acres,' part at Launcesinille 
Hyl, and part in Rydecroft. Monday before St. Ambrose the Bishop 
5 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2765. Release by John de Holwode, of Boton, chaplain, to the prior 

and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all claim in the above messuage 
and land in Heveringlond. Monday after St. Mark, St. Tiburcius, and 
St. Valerian, 5 Edward III. 

[Leic.] A. 2766. Grant by Robert Coyne, of Pulteneye, to John Howan, of 

Pulteneye, and Emma his wife, for 101., of the moiety of a toft with 
buildings stretching on the north side of the great house, 6 feet wide, and 
land in Pulteneye lying near Waklonweye, in a place called ' Grundleswell,' 
between the roads by the windmill, in a place called ' Thenethebanlond,' on 
Stomdole,' and ' hattedamishinde.' Witnesses : Robert de Luteles, 
lord of Walecot ', Elyas son of Robert de Exuudun of Pulteneye, and 
others (named). Injured. 



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[Norf.] A. 2767. Release by John de Byrston, of Cleye, to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, of all his right to land in Irmynglond 
abutting east and west on the free lund of Irmynglond church. Monday 
before St. Valentine the Martyr, 20 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2768. Grant by Agnes, daughter of Geoffrey Schelle, of Felthorp, 

to Robert son of Roger of a piece of her land in Felthorp. Witnesses : 
Roger de Felthorp, William Russel, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2769. Release by Matilda, daughter of Goda le Potterc, of Hever- 

inglond, to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of all her 
right in a messuage which Reginald le Pottere, of Heveringlond, her uncle, 
held in the said town. Saturday before St. Augustine the Apostle of the 
English, 1 9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2770. Grant by Henry, son of Ralph Nalli, of Hevyngham, to Sir 

Roger Marretes, of Felthorp, parson of Fretenham church, of all his lands 
and tenements in Felthorp, Taverham, and Heverynglond which were 
formerly Geoffrey Starling's, except a croft called ' Oldecroft ' and his 
meadow in Heveringlond. 23 March, 24 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] J. 2771. Grant by Henry son of John Wype of Dylham, to Geoffrey 

de Filby, rector of Felthorp, Simon Ver', rector of Ascheby, Adam de 
lllyugton and Rojrer Russel of a messuage and land in Heverynglond, part 
abutting on the road from Qweytgrene to Maugrepout, on the road from 
Heverynglond church to Kempesbrigge, upon Knodeswellehyl, abuttting on 
the road from Stantlyngcros to Swytforyebrigge, part at Larkesdrytes, at 
Sladclond, abutting on the road from Roger de Bryggate to Launcescroft , 
and on ' le Konewer.' Witnesses : Roger Gyney, Geoffrey Malhoysel, 
knights, and others (named). Sunday after St. Edmund, King and Martyr, 
35 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2772. Release by Roger Hardegrey, citizen of Norwich, to Sir John 

Fode, of Aylesham, Sir John de Hadesco, chaplains, and Richard Storm, of 
Snyterle, of all his right to laud, meadow, and pasture in Heveringlond, 
with the liberty of the moiety of one fold. Norwich, Thursday after 
St. Mathias the' Apostle, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2773. Grant by Robert son of John de Shelton to Nicholas 

de Shelton and Alice his wife, of a piece of land called ' Shepehous wong' 
in Heverynglond, abutting on the land of Roger de Gyney, knight. Sunday 
after the Circumcision, 19 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] ^ 2774. Grunt by John de Scheltone son of Nicholas de Sceltone to 

Sir John Fode, of Aylesham, Sir John de Hadesco, chaplains, and Richard 
Storm, of Smiterle, of the land, &c., in Heveringlond released to them in 
A. 2772. Sunday after St. Peter's chair, 17 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] _^_ i 2775. Release by Richard Storm, of Snyturlee, to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, of all his claim to two messuages in 
Heveriuglond, one called ' Schelton-stede ' in the highway called ' Swyth- 
fordlane,' the other called ' Kempestede,' adjoining the messuage called 
' Hoylesyerd.' Witnesses : Thomas de Gyney, lord of Brandeston, Roger 
de Gyney, lord of Heveringlond, and others (named). Monday before the 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 18 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2776. Release by John de Schelton, son of Nicholas de Schelton, 

to Sir John Fode, of Aylesham, Sir John de Hadesco, chaplains, and 
Richard Storm, of Snyterle, of all his right in two messuages, one by the 
highway called ' Snytforde,' and in land with liberty for one fold in 
Heveringlond, in pasture, &c., in Swenigton, in William Kempe, a nativus, 
and in 12s. yearly rent from tenements in Heveringlond, Causton, 
Swenigton, and Felethorp. Wednesday after St. Wynewaley the Abbot, 
17 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Norf.] A. 2777. Release by the same to the same of all his right in land with 

the liberty of the moiety of one fold, meadow and pasture in Heveringlond. 
Tuesday after St. Mathias the Apostle, 17 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf] A. 2778. Release by John, sometime rector of Brinton, and John 

Bronn, sometime rector of Takelistune, to Geoffrey, rector of Felthorp, of 
all their right in a messuage in Pleveringlond. Sunday before St. Andrew 
the Apostle, 11 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2779. Release by John son of Robert Yvynte of Felthorp to 

Robert Spine and John his brother of all his right in land in Felthorp. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Estune, Amsell de Bayebury, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2780. Grant by John de Bosco, of Brendilleye, to Thomas de 

Quitewelle, rector of Pheletorp, for 22s., of an annual rent of 2s. frf. and 
two hens to be paid by the tenants specified for their tenements in 
Pheletorp. Witnesses : Sir Godfrey de Bello Monte, Simon de 
Thaverham, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2781. Licence granted by Roger de Gyney, knight, lord of 

Heveringland, to Roger, Willinm, and Bartholomew de Gyney to grant 
lands and rents to the value of 10/. of his fee in Heveringland, Swenigtone, 
and Dilham, to the prior and convent of St. Laurence of Heveringland, 
whose rents and profits are so attenuated that they do not suifice for their 
support. The Invention of Holy Cross, 22 Edward I. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2782. Letters of attorney of Roger de Gyney, knight, lord of 

Heveringlond, empowering William de Gyney, his brother, to put Sir 
Thomas, prior of St. Laurence [of Mountjoy], in full seisin of pasture in 
Heveringlond. Michaelmas, 22 Edward I. 

[Norf.] A. 2783. Grant by Roger de Gyney, lord of Heveringlond, to the 

prior and convent of St. Laurence of Mountjoy, in Heveringlond, in frank 
almoin, of leave to pasture 100 sheep on his common pasture in 
Hevevinglond, according to the gift of the late Sir William de Gyney, first 
founder of that house ; and also leave to pasture 200 more sheep there to 
increase their fold. Witnesses : Sir Robert son of Roger, John de 
Claverigg', William de Kerdistune, Peter and William Rocelyu, Giles de 
Munpinzun, Richard de Belhus, knights, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2784. Grant by Roger de Gynay, knight, lord of Heveringlond, 

to the prior and convent of St. Laurence in Heveringlond, in frank almoin, 
of a messuage in Heveringlond called ' Old Fishpond ' (vetus vivarium), a 
water mill called ' Lickemille,' land that was Eda Schiftehakel's, land in 
Sutfrid, in the assart of Humholt, three diggings of turfs yearly, nnd 
leave to common 300 sheep in the common pasture of Heveringlond, to 
feed 5 cows with his own animals and 6 pigs in his park at acorn time; 
4s. yearly rent in Heveringlond, the land called ' Sntwellewong,' land at 
Sntwelle and an alder bed. Guy tone, St. Mark's day, 21 Edward I. 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2785. Grant by William Lovell, the prior, and the convent of 

St. Laurence of Mountjoy to Bartholomew Kyng and Robert Barker, both 
of Felthorp, of a close called ' Lykmyllecloos ' in Heverynglond ar-d four 
pieces of land in Felthorp, three abutting on the common way called 
' .A ttilbriggewey,' and one called ' Bromkmd,' paying 2s. 9d. yearly : John 
Godeale, clerk, and Richard Herryssou being appointed to deliver seisin. 
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[Norf.] A. 2786. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of St. 

Laurence of Mountjoy to Thomas Brampton, esquire, of their pasture, 
marsh, turbary, &c., called ' lez Hassokkes ' in Felthorp, lying between 
the commons of Felthorp and Llevyngham and abutting on the road from 
Norwich to Causton Wooilrowe : Thomas Cryne and Thomas Abbes being 
appointed to deliver seisin. 2 September, A,D. 1489, 5 Henry VII. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2787. Grant by William atte Lyng, son of John atte Lyng, of 

Felthorp, to Adam atte Lyng, of the same, his brother, and Alice his wife 
of land in Felthorp. Sunday the feast of St. Agnes the Virgin, 14 Edward 
III. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2788. Grant by Roger de Gynay, knight, lord of Heveringlond, to 

Thomas, the prior, and the canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, that 
none of his bondmen shall iinplead them in his court by reason of any plea 
or trespass. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Bylneye, knight, and others 
(named). Brandestone, the morrow of the Annunciation, 34 Edward I. 

[Norf.] A. 2789. Grant by John Tyrel, of Manyngton, brother and heir of 

Hugh Tyrel, to Matilda, late the wife of William de llewelle, of land in 
Irmynglond abutting on the free land of St. Andrew's church. Friday in 
Easter week, 18 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A.. 2790. Grant by Alexander Fyhs, of Heveringlond, to Sir John 

Fode, of Aylesham, Sir John de Hadesco, chaplains, and Richard Storm, 
of Snyterle, of all his goods and chattels in the capital messuage called 
' Scheltonestede ' and in the hinds and tenements called ' Scheltonelondes.' 
Tuesday the morrow of St. Wynewaloy the Abbot, 17 Edward III. 

[Ncrf.] A. 2791. Grant by William Vicari, of Heverynghlond, Agnes his 

wife, and Joan her sister, daughter of William ate Lathe, to John Hare, of 
the same, of a piece of meadow in Heverynghlond, abutting southward on 
the running water coming from the water mill of the prftjr and convent of 
Mouutjoy. Sunday after the Ascension, 12 Edward III. Fragment of 
seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2792. Grant by Alan de Riburgh, carpenter, to Roger Neuman, 

of Felthorp, of land in Felthorp. Tuesday before St. Luke the Evangelist. 
8 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 2793. Demise by John, the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy to 

John ate Mille of Heveringlond, for his life, of a waler mill called 
' Licemille,' he giving them a quarter of eels yearly and one marc rent. 
The prior and convent shall have all other fishings, and if the mill house fall 
into decay they will provide timber and straw to rebuild it, and the said 
John all other materials, he keeping the old timber. The said John shall 
grind as much wheat and barley for them as he can yearly. Sunday after 
St. Augustine, 49 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2794. Grant by John Lance to the canons of St. Laurence of 

Heveriglond in frank almoin, of land in Heveriglond by William de Gynei's 
tillngo called 'Hyl,' for the souls of himself and of Juliana Walter, late 
the wife of John de Stradebroc. Witnesses : Sir Peter de Nereford, 
Sir Simon Feche, Peter Houel, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Nerf.] A. 2795. Grant by William Chelle to Nicholas Herman of land in 

Fellhorp called ' Chelluscroft.' Sunday before St. Agnes the Virgin. 
17 Edward II. 

[Leic.] A. 2796. Grant by John le Wrighte and Emma his wife to Sir John 

de Pulteneye, knight, and James Spigurnel of a messuage and 16 acres in 
Pulteneye. Witnesses : Sirs Richard Egebaston and Ralph de Stanlowe, 
knights, and others (named). Wednesday after St. John ante Pertain 
Latinam, 22 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A. 2797. Grant by William Blakeinan, of Heveringlond, to Richard 

Cole, Robert Mayster, and Robert Warde, chaplain, and Thomas his brother, 
of Wetingham, of 4d. yearly rent issuing out of land in Felthorp in 
Bastardus Croft, adjoining on the east the mound (foveam) stretching by 
the common moor of Felthorp. Wednesday the feast of St. Andrew the 
Apostle, 10 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2798. Grant by Simon son of Adam Attechyrche. of Gymingham, 

and Joan his wife to Thomas de Qwytewelle, rector of Pheletorp, for 
20 marcs, of their land called ' Miklecroft' in Pheletorp parish, paying 3s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Sirs Godfrey de Bellomonte, Thomas Bardolf, and 
others (named). Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2799. Grant by Godwin Tolke, son of William Tolke, to John 

Lance of land in Heveringlond in the field of Tuet, abutting on Richard 
de Tueyt's alder bed. Witnesses : William de Gisneto, lord of Heveringlond, 
Peter and Roger his brothers, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2800. Grant by Sir Thomas de Nerford, knight, to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of leave to acquire the messuage that 
John de Shelton held of his fee in Heveringlond, except the pond, lands, 
and tenements that John de Holneston acquired of Shelton. Monday after 
the Apostles Peter and Paul, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2801. Grant by William Blakeman, of Heverynglond, to Sir 

Geoffrey de Filby, parson of the church of Felthorp, William Warde, 
burgess of Lynne, and Robert his son, of land in Heverynglond. Feast of 
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, LRichard II. 

[Norf.] A. 2802. Release by Roger, son of Roger de Gyneto, to John Launce 

of the service due from the tenement that John Carald held of Cristiana, 
Roger's mother, in Heveringlond. Witnesses : Sir Simon Peche, Peter 
Houel, John de Sceltune, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2803. Grant by Thomas de Byntre, John de Foslee, Thomas de 

Worthstede and Roger de Oulton to Peter, roctor of Irmynglond, of land 
in Irmynglond, and the rents and services that John do Cokefeld, knight, 
was wont to receive yearly for a tenement in Irmynglond, together with 
the advowson of the church there. Saturday the feast of St. John the 
Evangelist, 17 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2804. Grant by William Blakeman, of Heveringlond, to Sir 

Geotfrey, rector of Felthorp, Martin de Taveram, Richard Cole, burgess of 
Linne, and Robert Mayster of land called ' Coldhom Yerd ' abutting on 
Hasus close and a chase (schasia) lying between Hasus close and the road 
from Caustune to Norwich, in Heveringlond, and 4d. yearly rent paid by 
William Holstune for ' Hasus rente.' Thursday after St. Dunstan, 
8 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf] A. 2805. Grant by Godwin Tolke to John Launce of a piece of land 

in the field of Chenyt in exchange for a piece of land in Heveringlond called 
' Baldewynesrode.' Witnesses : Peter de Bilney, Richer and Geoffrey de 
Westgate.and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2806. Release by Roger de Bilneye, knight, to the prior and 

canons of St. Laurence of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of land in Hevering- 
lond lying in the tillage called ' Schephuswong,' and adjoining land called 
' Nine Acres.' Sunday before St. Faith the Virgin, 6 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A. 2807. (1.) Letters of attorney of Roger de Bylneye, knight, 

appointing Peter Blakeman, of Heveringlond, to receive seisin in his name 
of land in Felthorp which he acquired of Ralph Nally. Sunday after the 
Conception, 18 Edward II. 

(2.) Letters of attorney of the same for William Wylymot, of Hevering- 
lond, to deliver seisin to the prior and canons of Mountjoy of the land in 
Felthorp ho acquired of Thomas, rector of Felthorp. Morrow of St. James 
the Apostle, beginning of 9 Edward II. Seal. 

(3.) Letters of attorney of the same for Peter Blakeman, of Hevering- 
lond, to give Sir Peter, the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy full seisin of 
land in Felthorp. Sunday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 18 Edward II. 
Seal. 

(4.) Grant by Geoffrey, parson of Felthorp, and Roger Russel to Sir 
John Brown, parson of Tacolston, Sir Roger, perpetual vicar of Heveryng- 
lond, Sir John, perpetual vicar of Hokton, Sir Peter do Loringset, chaplain, 
and Walter Parmenter, of Drayton, of their lands and tenements formerly 
Roger's, son of William de Bilueye, in Felthorp, Heveringlond, Hevyngham, 
Horsford, and Taverham, which they acquired with other tenements of 
John de Middelton, Margery his wife, Baldrey de Taverham, and Margaret 
his wife by fine in the King's Court. Tuesday after St. Hilary, 
40 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2808. Grant by Roger de Bilneye, knight, to the prior and canons 

of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of a messuage with croft 
and land in Heveringlond ; part of the land adjoining Schephuswong, part 
abutting on the lord of Gyney's tillage called ' Nine Acres,' part in the 
tillage called ' Launces Millehil,' part in Ridecroft, abutting on the road 
from Thwyt to Licke Mille. Thursday the feast of St. Ambrose the Bishop, 
5 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2809. Release by Alice, late the wife of Nicholas de Scheltone, son 

of Sir John de Scheltoue, to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Hevering- 
lond of all her right to six acres in Heveringlond in the tillage called 
' Schephus Wong.' Wednesday after St. Faith the Virgin, 6 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2810. Release by John de Lanegate, of Phelctorp, to Thomas de 

Qwytewelle, rector of Pheletorp, of all his claim to a piece of land in 
Pbeletorp parish. Witnesses : Simon de Taverham, Nicholas de Hestun, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.'J A. 2811. Release by John de Scheltone, son of Nicholas de Scheltone, 

to Sirs John Fode, of Aylesham, chaplain, John Froysel, vicar of Hocton, 
John de Hadesco and Philip Martin, of Sniterle, chaplains, of all his right 
in two pieces of land in Heveringlond, in tillages called ' Schephus Wong ' 
and ' le Nether Ryd ' respectively. Thursday after the Purification, 
commencement of 14 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2812. Grant by William, son of Roger Henecote, of Heveringlond, 

to the prior and canons of St. Laurence of Heveringlond, in frank almoin, 
of land in Heveringlond abutting on the road from Lickemille to Hevering- 
lond church, which they have by feoff men t of Margaret, daughter of 
William Henecote. Witnesses: Sir William le Giney, John Launce, and 
others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2813. Grant by Matilda de Hewelle to Sir Peter de Birstone, 

rector of Jrminglond, of land in Irminglond. Sunday before St. Edmund 
the Archbishop, 1 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A. 2814. Release by John de Cokefeld, knight, son of John de 

Cokef'eld, knight, to William de Birston, parson of a third part of Itringham 
church, of all actions and demands concerning land and services in Irming- 
lond or the advowson of Irminglond church, according to the grant by 
which Eobert de Thyrseford, rector of a moiety of Leringsete church, 
enfeoffed the said William. Melton, Friday before St. Faith the Virgin, 
13 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2815. Grant by Thomas at Wode, of Heveringlond, to Master 

John de Godewiche, rector of Croydon, Robert Wardc, rector of Folbynge, 
and Robert Maister of land in Felthorp, adjoining the common way called 
Heglane ' and the common heath called ' Norewoodheye.' Thursday after 
St. Dunstan the Bishop, 8 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2816. Grant by Geoffrey, rector of Felthorp, to Master John 

Godwyk, rector of Croydune, and Robert Warde, rector of Bu . . . , of a 
messuage with croft and land and a rent of 4d. in Felthorp, a heath called 
'Lingdole,' 4d. yearly rent issuing from land abutting on the common 
heath called ' Northwodeheythe ' and other lands in Felthorp and Hevering- 
lond ; a chace in Heveringlond abutting on Hasus Clos ; 4d. yearly rent 
for ' Hasus rente,' and 4d. rent issuing from land in Felthorp in Bastardus 
croft. Saturday before the Purification, 11 Richard II. Seal. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2817. Release by Alice and Joan, daughters of William Heppelond, 

of Coltone, to Roger Marrete, rector of Fretenham, and Mabel their 
mother, of all their right in land called ' Gildene Halfakyr ' in Felthorp. 
Monday before the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 18 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2818. Grant by Ranulf eon of Robert de Heylisdon to Thomas 

de Quitewelle, rector of Pheletorp, for 3s., of 3d. of his yearly rent issuing 
from land in Pheletorp. Witnesses: Simon de Thaverham and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2819. Grant by Roger de Gynay, knight, lord of Heveringlond, to 

the prior and convent of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of four pieces of land, 
lying in Heveringlond and called ' Nine Acres.' ' le Brodelond,' and Rokes- 
lond,' and a piece by the road leading from the lord's rabbit warren to 
Mountjoy, quit of all services, for four years from Michaelmas, 16 
Edward II. Gugeton, nativity of the Virgin Mary, 16 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2820. Grant by Nicholas Rydel, of Wroxham, to Thomas de 

Qwytewelle, rector of Felthorp, for Gl. 12s., of 10s. 9^d. and one hen yearly 
rent in Felthorp, issuing from the tenement the said Thomas holds, 
a tenement called ' Payneslond,' land in Basterescroft, &c. 8 June, 
23 Edward I. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2821. Release by Roger Heylewys, of Irminglond, to John Fode, 

of Aleysham, rector of Irminglond, of land in Irminglond in the place 
called ' Bossesfeld,' which John acquired of Emma, Roger's mother. 
Thursday the feast of Ascension, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2822. Grant by Peter, rector of Irmynglond, to Sirs Thomas, rector 

of Hrandestone, Geoffrey, rector ofHunwrthe, and John Fode, of Aylesham, 
chaplain, of land in Irmynglond and the rents and services that John de 
Cokefeld, knight, used to receive for a tenement in Irmynglond, with the 
advowson of the church there. Witnesses : Thomas Gynay, lord of 
Brandestou, Roger Gynay, lord of Heveringlond, and others (named). 
Sunday after St. Ambrose the Bishop, 18 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Norf.] A. 2823. Gran!; by William de Ginet' to Luke Lance of his tillage in 

Heveringluud called ' Sepehus,' in exchange for a toft and laud at 
Chopethorn and at Standing. Witnesses : William de Witewell, William 
de Leonibus, of Winchingham, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2824. Release by John, son of Eichard de Ely, of Norwich, to 

Alice late the wife of Nicholas de Scheltone, son of John de Scheltone, 
knight, of all his right to land in Heveringlond iii the tillage called ' Schephus 
Wong.' Saturday before Michaelmas, 6 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2825. Grant by Thomas Clerke, prior of Mountjoy, to^Henry 

Fermour, of Estbarsham, of his fold course and pasture in Mountjoy and 
Felthorp with his great close called ' Cootes Close ' and all liberties, common 
of pasture, shacke, &c., for 7 years from the feast of St. John the Baptist 
last, paying 14/., viz. 51. in hand toward the snstcntation and reparation 
of the monastery, and 26*. 8d. each year till the last and then 20*. The 
prior shall find yearly sufficient 'hyrdell, byndyng, and salues ' for Henry's 
flock, a barrel of 'terre ' every second year, and a close house with lock and 
key to lay in the wool till sold, &c. June 28, 8 Henry VIII. Seal. 
English. 

[Norf.] A. 2826. Grant by Elviva de Thaverham, daughter of Baldry atte 

Church, to Richard de Norwico, chaplain, son of John de Colegate, of land 
in Thaverham in the field called ; Westcvoft.' Witnesses : John de Estrus, 
knight, Nicholas de Thaverham, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2827. Grant by Alice, relict of Peter le Neuman, of Phelethorp, 

to Roger her son, for 17s., of land in Phelethorp, to be held of St. 
Margaret's church, Phelethorp, by a service of 4d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Simon de Taverham, John Bardolf, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[NotfJ A. 2828. Grant by John, son of Nicholas de Scheltone, of Hevering- 

lond, to Walter Nel and Alexander Fys, both of Heveringlond, of an 
inclosure called ' Tolkesker ' and land called ' le Nether Rid ' in Hevering- 
loud. Sunday after Epiphany, 13 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2829. Release by Peter, son of Peter Blakeinan, of Heveringlond, 

to John his brother, of all right in the said John's lands, except an acre 
and a half in Felthorp, in a place called ' Bastardescrof,' that John has 
pawned to him. Monday before St. Barnabas, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2830. Grunt by Roger, son of Roger the parson of Heveringlond, 

to John Launce, of Heveringlond, of 3d. yearly rent, issuing from a piece 
of land in the field of Heveringlond called ' Buznnesthrerode ' and a turbary 
abutting on the ditch of Heveringlond park. Witnesses : William de 
Giney, Peter and Roger his brothers, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2831. (1.) Release by Cicely, daughter of Richard de Holwode, to 

Richard de Holwode, her father, of all her right in land and a portion of a 
messuage in Boton, and in a tenement in Heveringlond except a rod which 
he gave her. Wednesday before St. Mark the Evangelist, 7 Edward II. 

Underwritten : " Queratur ilia c.arta inter cartas Rogeri Hace." Copy ? 

Annexed: (2.) Grant by Peter de Bylneye, of Heveringlond, to Tohn 
son of William de T \veyt, for 50*., of land with a msssuage that William, 
John's father, formerly held in Heveringlond, paying 5s. 3d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir William de Gineto, Roger his brother, John Launce, and 
others (named). 

Underwritten as above. Copy ? 



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[Norf.] A. 2832. Grant by Richard de Gloce, of Westone, chaplain, to the 

prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of the tenement they held 
by feoffment of Nicholas Bardolf in Taverham, paying him 6d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Baldry de Taverham, John le Hestru, of the same, and others 
(named). 11 April, 7 Edward IT. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2833. Grant by Roger de Gyney, knight, to Roger Hace, of 

Heveringlond, of a messuage in Heveringlond, paying a capon yearly. 
Witnesses : Roger de Bylneye, knight, and others (named). Monday in 
Easter week, 17 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 2834. Grant by Hugh son of Agnes of Heveringlond to John 

Launce, of the same, for 16*., of a piece of land in Heveringlond, paying 
2d. yearly. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Westgate, Peter de Bylney, and 
others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2835. Grant by Alice late the wife of Nicholas de Scheltone, son of 

Sir John de Scheltone, knight, to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in 
Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of six acres in Heveringlond in the tillage 
called ' Schephus Wong.' Sunday before St. Faith the Virgin, 
6 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2836. Grant by Simon son of Adam Attechyrche, of Gymigham, 

and Joan his wife, to Thomas de Qwytewelle, rector of Pheletorp, for 
20 marcs, of land called ' Miklecrott ' in Pheletorp, paying 3*. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Godfrey de Bellomonte, Sir Thomas Bardolf, and others 
(named) . 

[Norf.] A. 2837. Grant by Alice late the wife of Nicholas de Scheltone, son 

of Sir John de Scheltone, knight, to Sir Roger de Bilneye, knight, of six 
acres in Heveringlond in the tillage called ' Schephus Wong.' Wednesday 
after Michaelmas, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] J, 2838. Grant by Nicholas Lombe, of Heverynglond, to Walter 

Couperc, of the same, of a pightel with laud in Heverynglond. Saturday 
before Ascension Day, 18 Richard II. 

[Norf.] A. 2839. Demise by Philip, the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy 

to Sir John Kelsale alias Kenshale, chaplain, by way of mortgage for 10/. 
paid them out of hand, of 14 acres in a field called ' Cootys ' in Felthorp, 
bounded on the west by a road dividing the parishes of Felthorp and 
Heveringlond, for 30 years from Michaelmas next, unless they repay the 
said 10/. within that term : he paying 6d. and a hen yearly. Conversion of 
St. Paul, [10 Richard II.] Copy of A. 288O. 

[Norf.] A. 2840. Release by Thomas son of Adam de Wode, of Hevering- 

lond, to Alan le Mazonn, of the same, of all his right to two messuages, 
one called ' Hacesmes ' lying by Munjoye Grene, and land, part lying in 
Likemillecroft, in Heveringlond. Sunday after St. Matthew the Apostle, 
24 Edward III. 

[Norf.] _A_. 2841. Grant by Roger Hace, of Heveringlond, to Matilda, Joan, 

and Beatrice his daughters, of a messuage with croft at Thvveyt in 
Heveringlond and land in the field called ' Likmillecroft.' Sunday 
after the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 10 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2842. Grant by John son of Richard de Holwode, of Boton, 

chaplain, to Roger Hace, of Heveringlond, of a messuage with eight 
pieces of land in Heveringlond, part of the land lying at ' le Schephuswong,' 
part in the place called ' Garbrodland,' part in ' le Tof tlond, part in 
Lyckemilnccroft. Thursday the feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, 
3 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A. 2843. Grant by John Haz, of Heveringlond, to the canons of 

St. Laurence's Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of a ditch in Heveringlond 
by land called ' le ridde.' Witnesses : Sir William le Gyney, William 
his son, Roger le Giney, John Launce, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2844. Demise by Sir John, the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy 

in Heveringlond, to John, son of Adam Herberd, of Thaverham, of land 
in Thaverham for six years from Michaelmas last, 21 Edward III., 
he paying each year at the Purification nine combs (cumbas) of good 
dung and carrying them to the priory at his own cost. Michaelmas, 
21 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2845. Grant by John atte Mylle of Heverynglond to William 

atte Lathe, William Barsham and John atte Forythe, of the same, of 
meadow in Heverynglond abutting on the common watercourse. Monday 
after the Invention of Holy Cross, 17 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2846. Release by Richard Storm, of Suyturlee, to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy of Heveringlond of all his right in two messuages in 
Heveringlond, one called ' Scheltonestede.' by Swytfordelane, the other 
called ' Kempestede ' adjoining a messuage called ' Hoylesyerd.' Wednesday 
the feast of St. Margaret, 19 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2847. Grant by Baldric son of Nicholas de Taverham, and 

Margaret his wife, daughter and heir of John Qwhytfot, to Sir Geoffrey 
de Filby, parson of the church of Felthorp, of land that was the said 
John's in Felthorp. Witnesses : Roger Gyney, knight, Robert de 
Yelverton, and others (named). Sunday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 
39 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2848. Grant by John de Schelton, son of Nicholas de Schelton, 

to Sirs John Fade, of Aylesham, chaplain, John Froysel, vicar of Hocton, 
John de Hadesco and Philip Martin, of Sniterle, chaplains, of land in 
Heveringlond, part in the tillage called 'Schephus Wong.' Monday before 
the Purification, 13 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2849. Grant by John sou of Geoffrey de Felthorp, to Mabel his 

mother, of four messuages, a mill, lands, and 3s. rent with liberty of one 
fold in Felthorp, which he lately acquired of her. for her life, with 
reversion to himself after her denth. Saturday after St. John ante Portam 
Latinam, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2850. Grant by Roger son of William de Bilneye, to John 

Whitfot and Margery his wife of a messuage and lands in Felthorp, 
Heverynglond, Horsford, and Taverham. Witnesses : William Geney, 
Peter cle Ty, knights, and others (named). Wednesday after Christmas, 
11 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2851. Grant by Hugh son of Agnes de Heveringlond, to John 

Launce of land and meadow in Heveringlond. Witnesses : William de 
Gisney, Peter and Roger his brothers, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2852. Grant by Robert Batalye, of Sweningtone, to the canons 

of St. Laurence of Heveringlond in frank almoin of pasture called 
' Prestesmeude,' lying by Tweit of Heveringlond. Witnesses : Sir 
William Gyney, Roger his son, John Launce, and others (named). Seal, 
broken. 

[Norf.] A. 2853. Grant by Henry le Knave, of Pheletorp, to Thomas de 

Qwytewelle, rector of Pheletorp, of land in Pheletorp in the tillage called 
Flaxcroft.' Witnesses: Simon de Taverham, and others (named). 
Injured. 



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[Norf.] A. 2854. Grant by John de Middelton and Margery his wife to 

Baldric de Taverham and Margaret his wile of land that was John 
Qwhitfot's in Felthorp, and lands and tenements in Taverham. Wednesday 
after St. Valentine, 34 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2855. Grant by Cicely, daughter of Richard le Leche, of Thewt in 

Heveringlond, to John Launce, of the same, of land in Heveringlond, and 
in Brademedues abutting on the running water from Likemille towards 
Sustford. Witnesses : Roger de Gyneyto, Peter de Bilneye, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2856. Grant by Walter Est, of Suenigton, to the prior and 

brethren of St. Laurence of Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of the homage 
and service of Reginald Chaplain, son of Goeulin de Suanton, viz., an apple 
yearly rent which he was wont to pay for the rent and tenement of Juliana 
Frere, viz., for a yearly rent of 6d. and a hen. Witnesses : Robert Batayle, 
John Launce, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2857. Award of Robert de Houtone, John de Brunham, Richard 

de Berneye and Nicholas de Rudham, arbitrators, absolving the prior and 
canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond from the payment of tithes of the 
hay growing in the places called ' Lyckemylnedam ' and ' la Launde ' in 
Heveriuglond parish, and of the wool and lambs of their flocks, demanded 
by Sir Thomas, perpetual vicar of Heveriuglond. Norwich Cathedral, ij 
Idus Julii (sic), A.D. 1320. Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2858. Grant by William Dowsyng, of Hevcrynglond, to Geoffrey, 

rector of Felthorp, Martin Taverham and Roger Russel of meadow in 
Felthorp. Saturday after the Epiphany, 50 Edward III. Portion of 
seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2859. Release by John de Scheltone, son of Nicholas de 

Scheltone, to Sirs John Fode, of Aylesham, chaplain, John Froysel, vicar 
of Hocton, John de Hadesco, and Philip Martyn, of Snyterle, chaplains, of 
land in Heveringlond in the tillages called ' Schephus Wong ' and ' Nether 
Ryd.' Sunday before St. Mark the Evangelist, 15 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2860. Grant by Alan le Mazonn, of Heverynglond, to Sir John 

Fode, parson of the church of Irmynglond. and John Ruddock, of Ling, of 
land in Heverynglond. Wednesday the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 
26 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2861. Grant by Alice, daughter of Roger Hace, of Heverynglond, 

to Alan le Masonn, of the same, of land in Heverynglond. Saturday after 
St. Barnabas the Apostle, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2862. Grant by Roger, son of Geoffrey Marrette, of Felthorp, 

parson of the church of Fretenham, to Roger Russel, of Taverham, of a 
messuage, &c., in Felthorp, and William Gele his bondman, &c. Thursday 
after St. Luke the Evangelist, 24 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2863. Grant by Baldric, sou of Nicholas de Taverham, and 

Margaret bis wife, daughter and heir of John Qwhytfot, to Sir Geoffrey de 
Filby, parson of Felthorp, of all the lauds and tenements the said John 
and Margery his wife acquired of Roger, son of William de Bilneye, in 
Felthorp, Heverynglond, Hevyngham, Horsford, and Taverham. 
Witnesses : Thomas Geney, Roger Geney, Geoffrey Maloysel, knights, 
and others (named). Sunday the feast of all Saints, 34 Edward III. Two 
seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2864. Grant by William son of Roger Henecote, of Hevering- 

land, to Agnes his sister, for her support, of a piece of turbary in 
Heveringlond in a place called ' Deppol.' Witnesses: Roger and 
William de Gineya, and others (named). 



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[Norf.] A, 2885. Grant by Jolin son of Hugh son of Agues <le Hevering- 

lond to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, in frank 
almoin, of the homage and service of Reginald de Molendino, of 
Ileveringlond, viz. Id. yearly rent for a messuage with land in Heveringlond. 
Witnesses : Sir William de Gyneyto, Eoger his brother, John Launce, 
and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2866. Grant by William son of Eoger Hennecote, of Hevering- 

lond, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, in frank 
almoin, of a piece of turbary in Heverynglond, with fishery, &c., lying in 
Deppoyl. Salle, in the full hundred of Eynisford, Thursday after St. 
John the Baptist, 3 Edward I. 

[Norf.] A. 2867. Grant by William son of Eoger Henekote, of Heveringlond, 

to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, in frank almoin, 
of a piece of turbary in Heveringlond which they have by feoffment of 
William, son of Geoffrey Henekote, his uncle. Witnesses : Sir William 
de Gyney, Eobert Bardolph, rector of Botun, Eobert Batalye, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2868. Grant by Margaret daughter of William Henecote, of 

Heveringlond, to the canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, in frank 
almoin, of land at Swtwelle in Heveringlond. Witnesses : Sir William le 
Gyney, William his son, Eoger le Gyney, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2869. Demise by Margaret daughter of William Henecote, of 

Heveringlond, to the canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond of the above 
land at Swtwelle in Heveringlond for fifteen years from Michaelmas, 
A.D. 1278. Witnesses : Sir William le Gyney, William his son, Eoger le 
Gyney, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2870. Eelease by Peter de Gyney and Walter Neel, of Hevering- 

lond, to Sirs John Fode, of Haylesham, and John de Hadesco, chaplains, 
and Eichard Storm, of Snyterle, of all their right in land in Heveringlond, 
abutting on the highway towards Swytford. Monday the feast of St. 
Matthias the Apostle, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] j^, 2871. Bond of William de Sculham with regard to the chapel he 

has erected in his court of Walton, that it shall in no wise prejudice the 
mother church of Walton, but the chaplain shall swear fealty to the church ; 
that the chaplains there shall not receive the confession of any parishioner 
of Walton, and shall pay over any offerings they may receive belonging to 
the church, &c. Witnesses: Eobert de Aleuzun, prior of Westacre, an 
Augustine monk, Master Eobert de Billeneya, Geoffrey de Hecham. 
Endorsed : " Merselond." 

[Norf.] A. 2872. Grant by Alexander Mabil, of Felthorp. to Eobert, son of 

Godwin Herman, of land in Thoftes in Felthorp, with reversion to John 
and Nicholas hia brother (sic). Witnesses : William Eussel, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2873. Eelease by Robert son of John de Shelton, to Nicholas de 

Shelton and Alice his wife of all his right in land in Heveringlond called 
' Shepehouswong,' on condition that if the said Nicholas and Alice, and 
Thomas their son, hold the moiety of the said manor, except the above 
land, beyond the term of three years from Michaelmas next, according to 
the grant thereof made by himself and John de Schelton to them and 
Eichard de Ely, Katherine his wife, and John their son, he may distrain on 
the said moiety for 151. as half of 30/. mentioned in the said grant. 
Sunday after the Purification, 19 Edward II. Seal. 
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130 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Norf.] A. 2874. Release by Laurence le Neuman, of Felthorp, to Roger 

liis brother o'f the land that he acquired of Alice his mother in Felthorp. 
Sunday before St. Valentine the Martyr, 8 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 2875. Grant by Nicholas Rydel, of Wroxham, to Thomus de 

Qwitewell, rector of Pheletorp, for 27s. 6d., of 6s. -id. of his yearly rent, 
which the said Thomas paid him for lands and tenements in Pheletorp; 
paying a root of ginger yearly. Witnesses : Simon de Thaverham, 
Nicholas de Hostru, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2876. Release by Matilda late the wife of Alan Carpenter, of 

Ryburw, to Roger le Neweman, of Felthorp, of all her right in land in 
Felthorp that Roger acquired of Alan or herself. Sunday after the Apostles 
Peter and Paul, end of 9 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 2877. Grant by John Drury, of Felthorp, son of Roger atle Lyng, 

of the same, deceased, to Adam atte Lyng, son of John atte Lyng, both 
of Felthorp, of land in Felthorp. Witnesses : Geoffrey Marete, Ralph 
Nally, Joliu Spynk, and others (named). Wednesday the feast ol St. 
Matthias the Apostle, 7 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2878. Grant by John le Len, of Quitewell, to Adam Atteling, of 

Felthorp, of a messuage in Felthorp. Witnesses: Baldric de Taverham, 
John le Estru, and others (named). Palm Sunday, 2 Edward III. 

Norf. A. 2879. Licence to John Fode and John de Hadescho, chaplains, to 

grant to the prior and convent of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, notwith- 
standing the statute of mortmain, two messuages, lands and 7*. Id. rent 
in Heverynglond, Causton, Brandeston, Swenyngton and Frethorp, to 
provide a canon to celebrate daily for the souls of the said John Fode 
and John de Shelton. Westminster, 20 April, 17 Edward III. Copy. 

Endorsed: Similar licence to Thomas de Geneye, knight, Adam de 
Hylyngton, and Richard de Catton to grant to the same a mill, a messuage, 
two tofts, land, and 3*. 3d. rent in Felthorp and Heverynglond, to provide 
a canon, in addition to those already in the convent, to celebrate daily for 
their souls. Westminster, 3 May, 33 Edward III. Copy. 

A. 2880. Original of A. 2839. Seal. 

[Norf.} A. 2881. Grant by Thomas, rector of Brandeston, Geoffrey, rector of 

Huneworthe, and John Fode, of Aylesham, chaplain, to the prior and 
canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, iu frank almoin, of land in 
Irmynglond abutting east and west on the free land of Irmynglond church. 
Sunday before St. Valentine the Martyr, 20 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Xorf.] A. 2882. Grant by John de Middeltou, Margery his wife, Baldric 

son of Nicholas de Taverham, and Margaret his wife, to Sir Geoffrey, 
parson of Felthorp church, and Roger Russel, of Felthorp, of all their 
lands and tenements with faldage in Felthorp that were formerly John 
Qwhitfot's, and a messuage and land in Taverham, part called ' John 
Tommes' croft,' part under Bromhil, and part in Northcroft. Saturday 
after St. Mark the Evangelist, 40 Edward III. Seal and fragment of seal. 

Norf. A. 2883. Grant by John Smyth, of Estbarsham, Norfolk, to Robert 

Knyght, of Walsingham, of a yard ' clepid Capon yerd ' in Estbarsham and 
laud held by copy of the manor of Thomas Welby. esquire, in the same 
town, lying at Wyncokkis gappe and Murchnll Cros, for 10*., to be paid 5*. 
at once and 5s. next Michaelmas. Robert shall have free entry and 
issue into the lands at Michaelmas next, provided that Smyth set him clear 
for the fine of the year and land, according to the custom of the manor. 
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[Norf.] A. 2884. Demise by John, the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy iu 

Ileverynglond to William Blakeman, of HeTcryngload, of their watermill 
called ' Leke,' with half the fishery belonging ; for five years from Michaelmas, 
31 Edward III., paying 3 quarters and 4 bushels each of barley and of 
wheat yearly. William shall procure the workmen necessary for the mill, 
and the prior and canons shall pay their wages, and shall find a man to 
cleanse the running water from the mill to Tolke^ter, William providing 
another man at his own cost and paying the tithe yearly to Heverynglond 
church. Other covenants specified. Sunday after St. Faith the Virgin, 
31 Edward 111. 

[Norf.] A. 2885. Indenture witnessing that whereas the prior and brethren 

of Mountjoy in Heveringlond have granted to John le Schelton 1 1 rnarcs and 
two stones of wool yearly rent for life from their lands and tenements iu 
Heveringlond and Felethorp, and after his death will provide a Jit chaplain 
to celebrate for ever for the souls of himself and Nicholas and Alice his 
father and mother ; he has granted them that as long as they pay him 
5J rnarcs and one stone of wool yearly for life, they shall be exonerated 
from their said grant. St. Laurence's church in Heveringlond, Sunday after 
St. Benedict the Abbot, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2886. Grant by John Qwytfot, of Taverham, to Sir Martin, 

rector of Breydeston, and Sir Thomas, vicar of Hereringlond, of all his 
turbary and heath in Felthorp, Heveringlond, and Hevingham. Friday 
after St. Dunstan the Archbishop, 7 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2887. Grant by Herric Smith, of Hevynghnm, and Katherine 

his wife, to William Blakeman, of Ileverynglond, of land in Felthorp, 
abutting on land of Sir Roger de Genei, knight. Saturday after Easter, 
29 Edward III. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2888. Grant by Byppa, relict of Alexander atte Greno of 

Pheletorp, to Thomas de Qwytewelle, rector of Pheletorp. of a piece of 
land in Pheletorp ; paying therefor yearly v an apple on St. James's day. 
Witnesses : Sitnon de Taverham, Nicholas do Estru, and others (named). 
fort ion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2889. Release by Philip son of Robert de Wichingham, to John 

Launce of all his right in land in Heveringlond called ' Brnndeloml,' 
which lie held of Luke Launce, of Heveringlond. Witnessej : Sir 
Simon Pech', Sir Roger de Gesnei, Robert Howell, and others (named). 
Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2890. Confirmation by John, bishop of Norwich of a grant by 

Simon son of Robert to St. Benedict's, Ramsey, of land in Leu, paying 
2s. yearly. Witnesses : Thomas Birtone, Master Walter de Calnn, 
Geoffrey, dean of Norwich, and others (named). [A.D. 1200-1214?] 
Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2891. Grant by John Blakeman, of Heveringlond, to Sirs John 

Fode, of Aylesham, chaplain, John Froysel, vicar of Hocton, and John de 
Hadesco, chaplain, of laud called ' Heyresyord ' in the tillage of Hevering- 
lond. Wednesday after St. Faith the Virgin, 11 Edward III. Portion 
of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2892. Release by William de Muklehil, of Swenyngton, and 

Roger Perer, of Holt, to Sir John Broun, rector of Tacolston, and Sir 
Geoffrey, rector of Felthorp, of all their right in a messuage in Heveryng- 
loud, which they together with Peter de Springvvell acquired of Thomas 
de Wode, of Ileverynglond, and which John and Geoffrey hold bj 
feoffment of the said Peter, abutting on the common pasture called 
' Montjoye grene.' Monday after St. Andrew the Apostle, 46 Edward III. 
Seal. 

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[Norf.] A. 2893. Grant by Roger Heylwys, of Irmyglond, to Sir John Fode, 

of Aylesham, rector of St. Andrew the Apostle's, Irmyglond, of land in 
Irmyglond. Sunday before St. Duustan the Bishop, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2894. Release by John de Holwode, of Boton, chaplain, son of 

Richard de Holwode, to Sir Roger de Bilneye, knight, of a messuage with 
croft and land in Heveringlond, part adjoining Schephus Wong, part abut- 
ting on the lord of Gyney's tillage called ' Nine Acres,' part at Launce 
Mille Hi!, part in Ridecroft, abutting on the road to Licke Mille. 
Wednesday before St. Ambrose the Bishop, 5 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2895. Grant by William atteLyngto Adam atte Lyng, his brother, 

both of Felthorp, of land in Felthorp. Sunday after the Apostles Simon 
and Jude, 14 Edward III. 

[Norf] A. 2896. Grant by Thomas Estrild, of Heveringlond, to the prior and 

canons of St. Laurence of Mount joy in Heveringlond, in frank almoin of a 
messuage in Heveringlond. Monday after St. Ambrose the Bishop, 
10 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2897. Demise by Sir Robert Sutton, canon of Hiclyng in the 

priory of Mountjoy, to John Jervesse of three closes belonging to Mountjoy 
priory, for five years, paying 8 marcs yearly. Heverynglond, 26 September, 
17 Henry VII. English, Much injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2898. Grant by Robert Gosselyn, dyer, of Norwich and Jnet' his 

wife, daughter and heir of Henry Colyn of Felthorp, to Roger Russel of 
Felthorp and Margaret his wife of all the lands and tenements that were 
Colyn's iu Felthorp. Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, 36 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2899. Grant by Simon son of Adam atte Chyrche of.Gyming- 

lium, and Joan his wife to Thomas de Qwytewelle, rector of Felthorp, for 
20 marcs, of land called 'Mecclecrof in Felthorp. Witnesses: Sir 
Godfrey de Belloinonte, Sir Thomas Bardolf, Simon de Taverham, and 
others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2900. Confirmation by Simon abbot of Cluny of a grant by 

Andruynus formerly abbot of Cluny, to the sub-prior of the house at Lewes 
in England, of a pension of .50*. from portions in ' la Hyde,' Southrye, ' la 
Boure ' and Bynham in Chagelegb, dated at Lewes, 1 May, A.D. 1355. 
Palis, 7 April, A.D. 1363. Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2901. Release by Thomas Estrild of Heveringlond to the prior 

and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, of all his right to a messuage [in 
Heveringlond] which his father held of the said canons for life. Wednesday 
after St. Ambrose the Bishop, 10 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2902. Grant by the prior and convent of Mountjoy in Hevering- 

lond, to Thomas Estrild, Margaret his wife, and Estrilda his mother, 1'or 
their lives, of a messuage with house thereon in Heveringlond, paying 21rf. 
yearly. Friday before St. Tiburcius and St. Valerian, 10 Edward 111. 

A. 2903. Duplicate of A. 2901, omitting the mention of Estrild's 
father. 

[Norf.] A. 2904. Grant by John ate Mille of Heveringloud, to Walter 

Coupere of Hachustune, William Dousing of Heveringlond, Robert Warde, 
chaplain, and Thomas his brother of Welingham, of land in Heveringlond 
abutting on the highway from Standingcroa to Swythfordelane, and meadow 
in Felthorp. Sunday after the Purification, 10 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2905. Grant by Adam Gregg of Westwalton, to Simon Baret and 

John Neland of a messuage with a toft and land in Walpole and West- 
wsillon, with I he right of having iiberum tauriim et liberum aprum, which 
were Juliana's, late the wife of Richard de Bctele formerly bedel of the 
University of Cambridge. 20 February, 11 Henry IV. 



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[Norf.] A. 2906. Grant by Nicholas son of Geoffrey Eydel of Wroxham, to 

Ealph son of Richard lo Paumer of Stanoliale, of land in Felthorp which 
Ralph son of Edric, the clerk of Heymford, bought of Geoffrey aforesaid, 
paying 3s. yearly, but without power of sale to religious houses or to Jews. 
Witnesses : Sir John de Estru, Nicholas de Thaverham, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2907. Grant by Eichard the prior and the convent of Westacre, 

to Henry de Wykes, of land in Wykcs, part lying east aud part west of ' le 
Sik,' and two pieces of turbary, paying 9rl. yearly. Witnesses : Sira 
Eichard de Bellus and John de Wygal, knights, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2908. Eelease by William, son of Ealph Dalyzon of Hakebeche, 

to John de Avyun, the prior, and the monks of St. Pancras's, Lewes, for 
30s., of all his right in 5 acres of land ' Thangburn ' lying in Walsoken. 
Witnesses : William son of Hugh de Pynkeneye, and others (named). 

[Norf] A. 2909. Eeiease by Joce son of Nicholas Joce of Walpol, to 

Peter de Joceaux the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all his right in 
Id. yearly rent issuing from their mill in Walpol, with the site of the same. 
Sunday after St. Ambrose the Bishop, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2910. Grant by William London of Weston, to Thomas Wode- 

howse, of land in Weston, part adjoining land called ' Chalfecrof t ' and a 
tillage called ' Ipworthe,' part at ' le Wodehawis ' adjoining land of the 
master of St. Thomas's Hospital, South wark. 24 June, 1 Edward V. 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2911. Eelease by Beatrice daughter of Adam de Hatfeld, to Sir 

Hugh the abbot, and the convent of Eamsey, of all her right in land which 
her father held of their fee in Walsoke. Witnesses : Master Gilbert de 
Wepstede, John de Sulegrave, Peter de Stowe, and others (named). 
Morrow of the Annunciation, A.D. 1263. 

[Norf.] A. 2912. Grant by John de Bray of Barthon', to William son of 

Herbert of Stoul,for eight shillings, of half an acre in Barthon', by the road 
called ' Wytcweye.' Witnesses : John de Ward, Master Henry Carpenter, 
and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2913. Eelease by Alexander son of Matthew de Walsokne to Sir 

William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of all his right in the land 
in Walsokne he inherited from Master William his brother, and in the land 
they hold by his grant. For this release they have given him 5s. out of 
hand and will pay him 5*. yearly for life. Witnesses : William de Stowe, 
steward of Eamsey, and others (named). St. Stephen's day, A.D. 1285. 

[Norf.] A. 2914. Eelease by James son of Philip de Fenne, of Tylne, to Sir 

John dc Avyon, the prior, and the monks of Lewes, for 60s., of all his 
right in the lands and rents that Jocelin son of Peter, held in Walpolle. 
Witnesses : Sirs Henry de Walpolle, John de Wygehale, Walter de 
Denever, knights, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2915. Eestitution by Ealph, vicar of a moiety of Walpol church, 

with consent of Alexander, the rector cf the same moiety, to the house of 
Lewes, of the tithe of wheat in Fridlaml and Redland in the parish of 
Walpol, violently withheld by Adam his predecessor, for which he has also 
given satisfaction. Witnesses : E. prior of Acre, Master Alexander de 
Walpol, Master Peter de Mares, and others (named). Walton, March. 
A.D. 1229. 

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[Middx.J A. 2916. llelease by Gilbert the prior and the convent of Holy 

Trinity London, to Walter Trentemars, of all their right in 10 acres in 
Stebehethe Marsh that were Christina Mainard's. Witnesses : Stephen 
vicar of Stebehethe, ilamo de Bedefont, Hugh Belebarbc, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2917. Grant by Thomas de Lewes, rector of the moiety of Walpole 

church for the portion of Lewes, to Richard de Betelee of Lyng and 
Juliana his wife, Thomas's sister, of a messuage with houses thereon 
and a toft adjoining in Walpole. abutting on the common way called 'Est 
Drove,' with the right of having liberum tai/rnm et liberum aprum, &c. 
Cambridge, Monday after the Purification, 26 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

Korf. A. 2918. Bond of John called ' Chamberlain ' of Leverington, and 

Joan his wife, to come when required to acknowledge the release they have 
made to the prior and convent of Lewes of their right in a windmill in 
Walpolle by the death of Jocelin, son of Nicholas de Wulpol, Joan's 
former husband, before the King's justices in eyre in Norfolk or elsewhere, 
at the convent's expense ; or else to make good the damages incurred by 
the convent through their non-appearance. West Walton, Thursday after 
St. Leonard, A.D. 1285. 

[Norf.] A. 2919. Release by Ralph son of Nicholas le Loverd, to William 

de Manchen's, for 24*., of all his right in Si bushels of wheat and the 
moiety imitis carmeri which he was wont to receive yearly from the 
latter' s manor of Wineford. Witnesses : Sirs William de Bukaham, John 
de Ho, Eudo de Selfangers, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2920. Release by Godekyn de Ryvele to Thomas de Lewes, of all 

his right in a messuage with 14 acres of land in Walpole. Thursday 
after St. Mark the Evangelist, 21 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2921. Grant by John Brok to Walter Terry of Westwalton, of a 

messuage with a toft containing ]4 acres in Walpole, abutting on the 
common way called ' Estdrove,' with the right of having liberum taitntm et 
liberum aprum. 20 July, 16 Richard II. 

[Norf.] A. 2922. Release by Hawis, Agnes and Basilia, daughters and heiresses 

of Adam Payn of Walsoken to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of 
Ramsey, for 40s., of all their right in land in Walsoken in a place called 
'Wateleye' abutting on ' le Meredich.' Witnesses: Walter le Curteys, 
Master Stephen de Walsoken, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2923. Release by Joan, late the wife of Joselin son of Nicholas de 

Walepolc, with consent of John called ' Chamberlain ' of Liverington, her 
husband, to John, the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all her right 
in the windmill and its site in Walepole which she claimed of them after 
the death of the said Joselin by writ of dower before the King's justices 
in Banco. Witnesses : William de Seggeford, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2924. Grant by brother Milo, prior of St. Pancras of Lewes, with 

consent of his convent, to Master Robert de Fulburne, clerk, for life, of a 
croft in Walpole adjoining his messuage, with reversion to the convent at 
his death. Tuesday after Palm Sunday, A.D. 1268. 

[Norf.] A. 2925. Grant by Ralph son of Lemmari de Welles, to the monks 

of Ramsey in frank almoin of the homage of Osbern son of Wulfric by Delf 
and the service he owes for land his father held of Ralph in Welles, viz. 2s. 
yearly. Witnesses : William le Curteis, Thomas de Thurlebi, chaplain, 
Gilbert formerly doorkeeper at Ramsey, and others (named). 



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[Norf.] A. 2926. Release by Alexander son of Walter de Ilngebechc, to tho 

prior and convent of St. Pancras's, Lewes, of all his right in a croft at 
Welles called ' Pokedikcroft,' for which they have remitted to him the 
arrears due to them from that tenement estimated at -1C.?. AVitnesses: 
William llustenc, Ralph de Walpol, William de Sculham, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A.. 2927. Letters of attorney of Thomas do Lewes, rector of the moiety 

of Walpole church for the portion of Lewes, empowering Ralph Bygeneye, 
Sir Henry Jake, chaplain, and John Child to deliver to Richard de Betelee 
of Lyng, and Juliana his wife, full seisin of a messuage with toft adjacent in 
Walpole. Cambridge, Tuesday after the Purification, 26 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2928. Grant by Walter Terry of West Walton, to Adam Gregge, 

of the same, John atte Hil, and Adam Goche, of Walpole, of a messuage 
with toft adjoining containing 14 acres in Walpole, abutting on the common 
way called ' Estdrove.' Thursday before St. Luke the Evangelist, 
16 Richard II. 

[Norf.] A. 2929. Acknowledgment by Agnes daughter of Adam de Walepol, 

in presence of Sir William the prior of Lewes, that she owes the said prior 
and convent 34*. 'Id. yearly rent for the tenement that descended to her in 
Walepol aud Wautune through Sir Ralph de Walepol her brother. In 
Wautune church, Thursday before St. John the Baptist, A.D. 1252. 

Norf. A. 2930. Grant by John the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras 

at Lewes to John de Rochefort, Walter Godard and Richard atte J3oure, of 
land in Walpole, abutting on ' le drove' and le 'Brcredych' formerly 
Thomas Tyler's, paying 14J. yearly. 2 October, 22 Richard II. 

[Norf.] A. 2931. Sale by Guy de Walpol and William and Godfrey his sons 

of their croft by Waltun to Osbert, dean of Lewes, for 60s. they owed him 
and I8x. which he gave for them to the provosts of Waltun, and because he 
has released the croft and for two oxen and one horse, and because he has 
liberated them from the claim of the AVhite Monks aud from the difficulties 
they were in " pro societate Willelmi Dodestreuu . . . (?)." AVitnesses : 
Alvered de Hacgb', Peter son of Ach', Ralph son of Ansgod, AVilliam the 
deacon, and the whole soke of AValtun and AValpol. 
Endorsed: " Merslonde." 

[Norf.] A. 2932. Grant by Bartholomew son of Walter . . . ly of Walpole, 

to Thomas de Leuys, rector of the church of Walpol for the portion of 
Lewes, and Godkin de Revele, of a messuage -with fourteen acres adjoining 
in AValpol, abutting on the common way called ' Estdrave.' Witnesses: 
John le Colvylle aud AVilliam Louvel, knights, and others (named). 
Thursday after Martinmas, 15 Edward III. Seal. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2933. Release by Richard son of John Atteboure of Walpcl, to 

Sir Thomas de Lewis, rector of the church of Walpol on behalf of the prior 
[of Lewes], of all his right in an acre in the field called 'Cokkiscote' in 
Walpol. AVednesday after St. Thomas the Martyr, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2934. Sale by Lemmar de Walpol, Beatrice his wife, and Peter son 

of Beatrice, to tin' monks of Lewes, for 8 marcs that Osbert the dean has paid 
them, of twenty acres in Walpole, lying in Hirvecroft, Swineholm, Orise- 
holm and Thi-ufled ; and grant by Lemmar of three acres of his land to Osbert 
for the use of St. Pancras' church. This sale he has sworn to in the church 
of St. Nicholas at Lenne, and afterwards in the churchyard of St. James of 
Acre, in presence of Sir Robert de Cailli, Richard and Hugh his brothers, 
Simon de Cailli, Ralph de Sancto Gerrnauo, and others (named), 

Endorsed: "Merslonde." 



136 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Norf.] A. 2935. Grant by William de Gotham, Thomas de Marche, John de 

Wysebeche and William de Fischwike to Richard de Betele, bedel of tho 
University of Cambridge, and Juliana his wife, of a messuage with toft of 
14 acres in Walpole, abutting on the common way called ' Estdrove.' 
Cambridge, Thursday after All Saints 42 Edward III. Seal and frag- 
ment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2936. Will of Simon Covvper priest of Wylton. Bequeaths 20d. 

to the repair of Wylton church with the bells ; 8d. each to St. James' gild, 
our Lady gild and the gild of the Holy Ghost in Wylton ; to the 'common 
lythe with the torchys' in Wylton, Wd. ; a combe of barley to each of the 
four orders of friars ; bequests to his godchildren, to various churches in 
Essex, &c. 21 January, A.D. 1507. English. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of probate at Norwich 14 January A.D. 1509. 
Latin. 

[Norf.] A. 2937. Grant by the prior and convent of Lewes to Master Eobert 

de Fuleburne for his life of a moiety of a messuage in Walepolc adjoining 
his own messuage. Witnesses : Henry de Sobbery, Thomas de Iford, 
William de Pontibus, Richard de Meauton, Godfrey de LeweB, clerks, and 
others (named). 

fNorf.] A. 2938. Certificate by the official of the archdeacon of Norwich to 

Anthony bishop of Norwich, that the patronage of a moiety of the church 
of Walpole belongs to the prior and convent of Lewes, who presented 
William de Clif, by whose death on Thursday in Whitsun week the said 
moiety is vacant ; and that the King during the war with France took into 
his own hands all advowsons of churches belonging to the said convent and 
assigned them to John, Earl of Warren, who had presented Thomas de 
Lewes, clerk, to the said moiety. The church is a pensionary, the convent 
receiving 6 marcs from it yearly, and is taxed at 64 marcs ; and the said 
Thomas is twenty-six years old, in deacon's orders, and beneficed in Trunch 
church, and there is no reason why he should not be admitted. All Saints' 
church, Lenne, 4 June, A.D. 1339. 

[Norf.] A. 2939. Release by Alexander son of Matthew de Walsokene, to 

Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank almoin, of 
land in Walsokeue, part abutting on Fendiche, and part in the field called 
' Middelmore,' abutting on Middelmorweye ; and of six acres in Middelmor. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Marisco, John de Bygencye, and others (named). 

Norf. A. 2940. Demise by John Nelonde to the prior and convent of Lewes, 

of a messuage, a toft, land, and 12s. 3d. rent in Walpole and Westwalton, 
which formerly belonged to Juliana late the wife of Richard de Betele, bedel 
of the University of Cambridge. St. Andrew's day, 4 Henry V. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2941. Grant by Alexander Elwyn son and heir of John Elwyn late 

of Wisebeche. deceased, lo Thomas Arle, of Ramsey, Gerard Foster, John 
Wynde, and William Swasey, of the same, of land in Walsokyn in the 
field called ' Newfeld ' abutting on Newfendyke. 30 September, 
3 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Noif.] A. 2942. Demise by John the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras 

at Lewes to John de Bruune of Wyvelyngham, William Gedeneyc and 
Thomas Bangolf of Overe, of all tithes belonging to their moiety of the 
churches of St. Peter and St. Andrew at Walpole, Norwich diocese, and 
their house in Walpole, with the granges, garden and meadow belonging, 
for five years from the feast of St. Peter ad Vinculii last, paying 50/. 
yearly in the hospice of the prior and convent at Southwark, London. The 
prior and convent shall be quit of all burdens in respect of the premises, 
except that if a tenth be granted to the King they shall pay it alternately 
with the lessees, &c. Lewes, 31 October, 3 Henry IV. 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 

[Norf.] A. 2943. Grant by Robert, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey to 

Stephen de Marisco and Geoffrey his son and heir, of all their land at 
Walsochu and Enemethc, viz. a ninth part of all Enemethe, for their 
lives ; Stephen to pay 1 marcs yearly, and after his death Geoffrey to pay 
10/. yearly. They retain the presentation to the church, and when they 
demand aids from the other Abbey lands they shall take an adequate aid 
from the men of Walsochn by the hands of Stephen and Geoffrey, and when 
the abbot makes the circuit of the abbey towns, he shall have entertain- 
ment with Stephen and Geoffrey. Witnesses : Walter de Stivecle, Master 
Roger Fallac', Adam the parson of Wale'pol, Robert de Clarevaus, and 
others (named). Ramsey, " Natal' Domini die quarto," 1 Richard I. 

Norf. A. 2944. Sale by Richard Reynold of London, mercer, to Chris- 

topher Coo of Byshoppys Lynn, Norfolk, gentleman, of all his messuages 
lands, &c. in Saham Tony, Asshyll, Ovyngton, and Byshoppys Lynn, for 
600/., to be paid in money, wares, and merchandise, of which 318/. 18*. 'id. 
has been paid, and the residue is to be paid as follows, viz. 1900 spars 
(six score to the hundred) /or 251., 1,000 boards called 'fyrsden deles' for 
lot., to be delivered at London out of the ' John Baptist ' ; 200 quarters of 
oats, six score to the hundred, for 481., 60 quarters of wheat for 40/., and 
38 ' wete clothes ' 24 yards long of Suffolk make for 152/., and 21,s. Sd. in 
money, the clothes to be delivered at London, and the oats wheat and 
money at the waterside in Tyluey iu Marslaud, Norfolk. 8 September, 
13 Henry VIII. English. Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2945. Grant by Reginald son of Robert de Pokedhic, to Thomas 

de Yford, for -10s., of two acres in Utwellys, paying ^d. yearly, and making 
two perches of the marsh ditch at the head of the land towards the marsh. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Bocstede, Thomas de Denever, William Palmer, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2946. Grant by Henry ' Miles ' of Senges, to William the Clerk 

of Berc, of an acre of marsh in Senges marsh, abutting northwards on the 
watercourse between Berc and Senges and southwards on the marsh of Sir 
William Leneveyse ; paying Sd. yearly. Witnesses : Sirs Richard de 
Senges, William his son, Alan de Mundham, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2947. Grant by William son of Ralph Dalyzon of Hakebeche, to 

the monks of St. Pancras's, Lewes, of a messuage called ' Blithewyk ' with 
thirty-six acres of land in Utwelle, which Thomas de Yford formerly bought 
of him, after whose death it descended to Robert de Yford his brother, who 
gave it to the said monks. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Sancto Homero, 
Simon son of Agnes de Utwelles, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2948. Grant by Thomas son of Walter de Burgo, to Thomas de 

Yford, for 10 marcs, of land called ' Cuoppecroft,' containing 16 acres, in 
Utwellys. Witnesses: Sir Adam de Hagebeche, Robert de Covenham, 
and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Blezwyk. de Utwelles." 

Norf. A. 2949. Agreement between the prior and convent of Lewes and 

Sir Thomas de Sancto Homero, knight, Simon le Curteys, John Ruth, 
Richard the baker, Bartholomew Crane, William, Adam, Giles and Edmund 
Frost, William Abbot, John Cady, Thomas and Semnu Sewald, Thomas 
de Tyrington, and all others, parceners commoners of Upwelles, con- 
cerning the prior and convent's claim to be parcener commoners in 
Upwelles marsh. Sir Thomas and the rest grant the convent free common 
of pasture in the marsh of Upwelles for all their own animals belonging to 
their manor of West Walton, 011 condition that hereafter they can claim no 
right for the animals of their foreign manors to pasture tjierein, and will 



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aid the parceners of Upwelles to uphold their liberty in the said marsh 
according to the quantity of their tenements, &c. Witnesses : Sirs Adam 
de Hakebeche and Walter de Denever, knights, William Daliznn, and 
others (named). Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2950. Grant by William de Warenna to the monks of St. Pancras's, 
Lewes of the tenement that Richard de Snotesham and Geoffrey his 
brother held in frank almoin of Reginald, William's father, in Scernebruna. 
Witnesses : Master Jordan de London', Ralph the Clerk of Tefford, Gilbert 
de Blevilla, Richard de Perepunt, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2951. Grant by Henry son of Ralph de Seingiis, to Robert 

son of Hedric Godwin's son-in-law (Roberto Jilio Iledrici Jil' Godwini in 
leye),foT 8s., of three acres all but one rood, viz. one acre at Robert's gale, 
another at Segesmere, reaching to Vest Hil, and three roods at Broni Hil, 
paying 8^7. yearly and the service of the King and ' my lord the Earl.' 
Witnesses : Reiner d'Hoe, Robert Legris, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Bercli'." 

[Norf.] A. 2952. Sale by Alexander de Walepolle, archdeacon of Suffolk, to 

Martin, rector of Sculthorp, for one year, for 10 marcs, of all the great 
and small tithes he has in Sculthorp of the gift of the prior and convent 
of Lewes, issuing from the demesne of lady Eustacia de Pavely in Scul- 
thorp and from the free land in the same town. The great tithes are to 
be collected by Alexander's servants and laid up in a house by themselves. 
The said year begins Monday before St. Botolph A.D. 12-10; and if from 
any cause be lose possession of his rectory within the year, or at the 
completion of the year, the tithes shall revert to the archdeacon. Wit- 
nesses : Master Robert de KarlewilP, official of the archdeacon of 
Norfolk, Master Simon [de] Norhamthon, parson of Shelmodeston, and 
others (named). A.D. 1240. 

[Norf.] A. 2953. Demise by William son of Richer de Thimeltorp and 

Beatrice his wife, to Sir Philip Basseit, of all their meadow called 
' Redmedue ' in the parish of Vicham, for ten years from Michaelmas 
37 Henry III. Witnesses: Stephen, vicar of Cherfeud, William 
de Huntingefeud, Alexander Fairfox, and others (named). 37 Henry III. 

[Novf.] A. 2954. Certificate by Robert, the prior, and the convent of Acre 

that they have received from Sir Hugh, the prior, and the convent of 
Lewes all the tenement that belonged to William son of Hugh in 
Ikeburc, to be held at a yearly rent of 11*. 

[Norf.] A. 2955. Grant by Robert, brother and lieir of Thomas de Yfford, 

steward of the prior of Lewes, to Milo the prior, and the convent of Lewes, 
of the tenement that was his brother's in Utwelles, called ' Blezwyke,' 
with land and the moiety of a fishery that the said Thomas bought in the 
tatne town. Monday after St. Denys, A.I). 1271. 

[Norf.] A.' 2956. Grant by Maurice son of Hugh of Sislaud, to Godwin 

Cairn and Robert his son-in-law and Elvina his daughter, for 3*. and Qd., 
of land, part at Godwin's gate by Henry de Seinges's laud, part at Segges- 
rnere abutting on Vesthil, part on Grimeslond, paying 4d. yearly. 
Wit nesses : Henry de Brain, Ralph de Bradeker, Richard de Wassigford, 
and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2957. Grant by Robert le Bule and Mazelina his wife to Roger 

de Cliuc of Sprouton and Richard his son, for one marc, of a piece of hind in 
Sproutone, abutting on land of the prior of Ipswich, paying three halfpence 
yearly. Witnesses: William lie Nordwode, William Warin, and others 
(named). Wednesday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 11 Edward I. Two seals* 



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[Norf] A. 2958. Grant by Mazelina relict of Robert le Bule to Richard de 

Clink, of land and pasture in Spronton that she and her late husband 
formerly held of her inheritance. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de Sparkesforde, 
William de Birchey, William de Norwode, and others (named). Monday 
before St. Andrew, beginning of 14 Edward 1. 

[Norf.] A. 2959. Grant by Simon Est, chaplain, and Simon de Mikelhil of 

Sweynington, to Adam Underwode of Sweynington, and Agnes his wife, 
for their lives of land called ' Longacris ' in Sweynington, with remain- 
der to Richard their son. Tuesday after St. Scholastica the Virgin, 
15 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2960. Grant by Ranulph son of Laurence de Walpolle, to Thomas 

de Yford of land iu Utwellys, lying by Pokedhic. Witnesses : William 
Palmer, Thomas de Bocstede, Thomas de Denever, and others (named). 

Norf. A. 2961. Sale by Christofer Coo of Lenn Bysshopp, Norfolk, esquire, 

to Jaques Darnell of Manytre, Essex, clothier, of the messuage called 
' the Gryffyn ' in Lenn, all his lands and tenements in Bawesey by Gay- 
wood, and 1,000 stone of Norfolk wool of good and abyll merchaunt,' for 
470/. ; of which 1501. is to be paid iu money and 320/, in woollen clothes, 
viz. eighty-six cloths at 70s. each, half of them ' mustres ' and the other half 
'broun blewes,' 23 yards long in the water. 4 August, 18 Henry VIII. 
Portion of seal. English. Signed. 

[Norf.] A. 2962. Grant by Thomas Walsingham, salter, burgess of Bishop's 

Leuno, and John Kyng butcher of the same, to Richard Ilolk- 
ham barber, of Lenne aforesaid, of a messuage with cellar called ' le 
Spence ' and the east portion of a house called ' le Tof al ' with a void 
piece of ground adjoining and a curtilage in Bishop's Lenne extending 
from Tuesday's market-place at Lenne (a foro diei martis Lenn') to the 
house called ' le Stable.' John de Wyntworth, mayor, Edmund 
Belleyetere, alderman, of Lenne. 7 September 7 Henry IV. Two 
seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2963. Release by William Brounyng, citizen and grocer of 

London, to Thomas Catworth, citizen and grocer of London, and John 
Wuryn, burgess of Bishop's Lenne, of all his right in a tenement with the 
moiety of a stone wall in the fore part of it, and in a Tofall in which is a 
kitchen, and in a void plot of ground adjoining and in a curtilage belonging, 
in Lenne, iu the street called ' Tewsday market,' which he together with 
Catworth and Waryn lately had by feoffinent of Edmund atte Hyll and 
others of Lenue (named). 4 May 1 1 Henry VI. 

[Norf.] A. 2964. Grant by Richard de Kerbroke that whereas Sir Hugh de 

Ver has granted to him and his heirs all the lands and tenements that were 
John Henry's in Kerbroke, to hold in villenage at the lord's will, they 
will not hereafter claim any estate but that of villenage in the premises. 
Witnesses : Sir Alexander de Micham, master of the Hospital of 
Kerbroke, and others (named). Friday after St. Mark the Evangelist, 
1 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2965. Release by John son and heir of Roger son of Henry of 

Parva Kerbroc to Richard his kinsman, son of Sir Kichard de Kerbroo, 
of the messuage lands and tenements &c., which he had by gift of his 

said father Roger Henry in Kerbroc Parva and Magna. Witnesses : 

Sir Ralph de Bosco, of Saham, John de Sahara, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2966. Demise by Thomas Catworth, citizen and grocer of 

London, and John Waryn burgess of Bishop's Lenne, to John Bampton, 
Avice his wife, Richard Franke, of Bishop's Lenne, and Grace, Bainpton's 



140 INSCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



daughter, of a tenement with moiety of the stone wall in the fore part, with 
a Tofall in which is a kitchen with a piece of vacant ground and a curtilage 
in Lenne aforesaid in the street called ' Tewsday market,' which they 
lately had jointly with William Erounyng who has released to them all his 
right therein. John Brekerope, mayor, and John Wesynham, alderman, 
of Lenne aforesaid. 7 May 11 Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2967. Sale by friar John, a Carmelite, of Lenne, Robert de Hoo, 

and Robert de Tirington, ' shermnn,' executors of the will of Margaret 
Barbour, late the wife of Walter Barbour, of Lenne, according to the custom 
of the town of Bishop's Lenne, to John de Holkam. of Lenue, barber, of a 
tenement in Bishop'u Lenne extending from Tuesday market to Thomas 
Rigthwys' tenement. Witnesses: John de Tonteshale mayor of Lenne, 
William de Byteringg alderman, and others (named). Tuesday, 10 March, 
40 Edward III. Two seals and jiortion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2968. Grant by John Makisseye of Lenne, and Francis 

Toppisfeld vintner, burgess of Lenne, to Edmund atte Hyll, spicer, and 
John Sprynge.welle, burgesses of Leune, Thomas Botekisham, and Thomas 
Chevele of Lenne, of a tenement with moiety of a stone wall iu the front 
part, with a Tofall in which is a kitchen, with a plot of void ground 
adjoining and a curtilage belonging iu Lenne, in the street called 'Tewsday 
market.' John Wesynham, mayor of Lenne. Eve of St. James the 
Apostle, 8 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2969. Grant by Gilbert sou of Gilbert de Risinges to the monks 

of St. Pancras's, Lewes, in frank almoiu, of all his tenement in Lettune, 
viz. 6s. yearly rent payable by the tenants specified and all the men 
belonging to that tenement. Witnesses : Roger de Grestune, Hedric de 
Gurrest, John Buzun, Thomas de Rokelund, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2970. Grant by Mathew de Soldeham to the monks of St. 

Pancras at Lewes in frank almoin, of l'2d. rent issuing from the tenement 
that Robert de Rievilla holds of him in Fincheham, to improve the light in 
St. Mary's chapel by the infirmary. Witnesses : William the Chaplain of 
Herham, Richard de Petraponte, Roger de Soldeham, Master William le 
Scirmissur, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2971. Release by John son of Geoffrey de Feltewelle, to the prior 

and convent of Lewes, in frank almoin, of the tenement he held of them in 
Lettune, viz. 6s. yearly rent that the tenants specified paid him, with the 
said men, their sequele, and the customs due from them. Witnesses : 
Walter de Capravilla, Ueyner de Duntune, Alexander Dalencun, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 2972. Grant by Hugh de Gurnay of Letton, to the church of 

St. Pancras and the monks of Lewes in frank almoin, of the tenement that 
Matilda daughter of Aliz held of him in Lettune, viz. 187. yearly issuing 
from land, part upon Wrongelond, part in Sudfeld, part in Humelescroft, 
and part on Cranewrdefeld. Witnesses : Alexander de Alenzun, Roger de 
Risinges, William de Kayli, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2973. Grant by John, son of Geoffrey de Feltewelle, to the monks 

of St. Pancras's, Lewes, in frank almoin, of the rent he held of them in 
Lettune, viz. 6*. yearly rent mentioned in A. 2971. Witnesses, as in 
A. 2971. 

[Norf.] A. 2974. Acknowledgment by Peter de Monte Alto that he owes Sir 

Milo the prior and the convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, 331. 10s. 8J<7. of 
their pensions, rents, and tithes at Coningbor and Bradvelle. He is willing 
that of the 63/. 9*. allowed him out of their rents, &c., if payment shall be 



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proved to have been made in part or in whole, lie shall be bound to pay 
them as above. Witnesses: John rector of Dichende, Julian vicar of 
Hecham, Patrick constable of the custle of Lewes, &c. Michaelmas 
day, A.D. 1271. 

Endorsed: " Bratlewelle." 

[Norf.] A. 2975. Grant by llanulph abbot of Ramsey, to Richard Page, of 

Lenne, for 20*., of land in Lenne in the street called ' Finneslane,' adjoining 
land of the prior of Acre and reaching to the common gutter ; paying 
therefor 4*. yearly and 6d. to the lord of the lee, and the tallnges that the 
King or any other may levy. Witnesses : Gilbert son of Warin, Walter 
de Hale, and others (named). 23 Henry III. 

Norf. A. 2976. Agreement between] G. de Hecham, proctor of the prior 

and monks of Lewes, and William son of Alexander de Lenne, to settle their 
dispute concerning the detention for 4J years past of the rent of 20s. and 
the concealment and alienation of the said monks' tenements, made before 
the dean of Lenue and his chapter in All Saints' church at Lenne. The 
aforesaid W. shall pay the monks 20*. at Michaelmas next for the past year, 
and for the residue shall make peace with the prior within 15 days after 
the feast of AH Saints next following ; otherwise he shall come to the said 
chapter at the instance of the opposite party and there undergo the sentence 
he would now suffer but for this agreement. He has found as surety for 
the payment of the 20s. at the said term William son of Bartholomew de 
Lenne. If W. fail to pay the said 20s. he swears to shew the prior all the 
tenements he holds of him between the water of Lenne and the water of 
Wellestrem, &c. Witnesses : John, vice dean of Lenne, Gervase, Ralph 
and Nicholas de Wigchale and Adam de Walpol, chaplains, and others 
(named). The morrow of St. Laurence in the autumn after the release of 
the interdict in England. 

[Middx.] A. 2977. Grant and release by Helyas son of Theobald son of Yvo, to 
Ralph son of Richard Cavel, for one gold bezant, of the stone house that 
Theobald his father sold to Richard Cavel, which Theobald took in fee of 
Richard Draghebac ; and the portion of an orchard containing in length 
twenty-one ells " de nlnis ferrets Johannis Regis Anglic " that Theobald 
took in fee of the -convent of St. Benet, Hulme. Witnesses: John 
Chaplain of the church of St. Denis, William Crisp, Fulcred de Limstrate, 
and others (named). John. Seal. 

Endorsed: '' Limstrate." 

Norf. A. 2978. Acknowledgment by Richard, the abbot, and the convent 

of Langeley in Norfolk that they owe Sir William de Montekanisio homage 
and relief on the appointment of each abbot of their house for a certain 
tenement, and an aid to knight his son and marry his daughter, as they did 
in the time of Sir Warin de Montekanisio. Witnesses : Sirs William de 
Sancto Claro, Thomas de Helegetune, Bartholomew Hauteyn, Hamo Petit, 
Herne de Stanhoge, Roger de Rattlesdele, knights, and two others (named). 
Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 2979. Release by Simon de Pallinge, brother of Joseph de Pallinge, 

late burgess of Lenne, to Simon de Walsingham, burgess of Lenu, of all his 
right in a messuage in the north corner of Lenn, extending from the road 
leading to Ducishyl to the common fleet (fletain). Witnesses: John de 
Yspania, mayor of Lenne, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 2980. Grant by Richard Holkham, barber, of Bishop's Lenne, 

Katherine, late the wife and executrix of John Barbour, son of the said 
Richard, deceased, and Roger Fraunceys, butcher, of Lenne aforesaid, 
co-extcutors of the said John, according to the custom of the borough, to 



142 DESCKIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



Thomas Walsingham, salter, burgess of Lenne, and John Kyng, butcher, of 
the same, of a messuage with a soler called ' le Spence,' and the east portion 
of a certain house called ' le Tofal,' and a plot of vacant ground adjoining 
the said messuage extending from Tuesday market to a house called ' le 
Stable.' John de Wyntworth, mayor, Edmund Belleyetere, alderman of 
Lenne. 5 September, 7 Henry IV. Three seals. 

[Norf.] A. 2981. Grant by Richard Holkham barber, of Bishop's Lenne, to 

Roger Fraunceys butcher, of the same, of the premises in Bishop's Lenne 
specified in A. 298O, as marked out by iron nails (in quodam stipato) 
on the west and south of the messuage, affixed by way of boundaries. 
11 September, 7 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2982. Release by Michael son of Ranulf de Lenne, to Sir Hugh 

the abbot, and the monks of Ramsey in frank almoin, of all his right in 
laud with buildings in Lenne in the street called ' Finneslane,' stretching 
from the suid street to the common gutter; saving to the bishop of 
Norwich a service of Gd. Witnesses : Geoffrey son of Peter, Gilbert son 
of Warin, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2983. Grant by Estmund son of Sothman de Winebotesham, to 

Michael son of Ranulf of Lenne, for 11 marcs, of the premises in Lenne 
specified in A. 2982. Witnesses: Ralph de Cybeceye, Adam his brother, 
Hubert Koki, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2984. Grant by Michael son of Ranulf de Lenne, to Astin son of 

Gilbert de Lenne, for 13 marcs, of the premises in Lenne specified in 
A. 2982. Witnesses : Robert son of Suuel, mayor, Williain Koki, 
Hubert his brother, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] ^ t 2985. Indenture witnessing that notwithstanding the demise made 

by Edmund Hill, spicer, burgess of Bishop's Lenne, Thomas Botekysham, 
John Spryngewell, burgess of the same and Thomas Chevele of the same, 
to Thomas Catworth, Williain Brounyng, citizens and grocers of London, 
and John Wareyn, burgess of Lenuc, of a tenement with moiety of a stone 
wall in fore part, with a Tofall in which is a kitchen, a piece of void 
ground and a curtilage in Lenne, in the street called ' Tewsday market '; yet 
if the said Edmund pay Catworth and Brouuyng within six years 16/. 16s. 
in which he is bound to them, it shall be lawful for him to re-enter on the 
premises, but during the said term he shall pay 14*. 4d. which the tenement 
is charged to pay yearly to the prior of Lenne. John Permontere, mayor, 
and John Wesynham, alderman, of Lenne. 23 January. 10 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2986. Grant by Hugh son of Agnes de Heveringlond, to John 

Launce of a piece of land in Heveringlond in Tweyt, for 20*., with power 
of sale except to religious houses. Witnesses : William de Gineto, lord of 
Heveringlond, Peter and Roger his brothers, John de Vallibus, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2987. Grant by Ranulf son of Robert de Heylisdone to Sir Thomas 

de Qwytewelle, rector of Phelctorp, for 12 marcs, of land in Pheletorp 
parish adjoining John de Bosco's land called ' Loiigkmd,' together wilh 5d. 
yearly rent ; paying yearly to John son of Ranulf de Bosco of Pheletorp, 
Id., and 3*. 3d. to the chief lord of the fee. Witnesses : Sir Godfrey de 
Bellomonte, Reginald de Sproustou, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2988. Grant by Simon son of Hubert de Magna Meltone, deceased, 

to Sir William son of the late Sir Warin de Monle Canisio, for 30 marcs, 
of land iii Great Melton adjoining Sir Hugh Peverel's land and abutting 



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on the high road from Great Melton to Little Melton ; and the advowson 
of St. Mary's church in the same town. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas do 
Sancto Odmero, Hubert Ilakun, Jolan de Vallabus, William de Crimijel- 
thorp, Hugh Peverel, Ralph Malerbe, knights, and others (named). Portion 
of sea/. 

[Norf.] j^ f 2989. Grant by Hugh son of Agnes de Heveringlond, to John 

Launce for 24s. of land in Heveringlond, and a piece of meadow in 
Brademedues adjoining the said land and abutting on the water running 
from Likemille towards Suyftford. Witnesses : Sir Richard, prior of 
Mountjoy, Peter de Bylueye, Eoger his son, and others (named). 

[> T rf -] A. 2990. Edcase by William de Hereford of Little Melton to Sir 

William son of Sir Warin de Monte Kanisio, of all his right to the 
homage and services that Master Martin Ordemer and John his brother 
were wont to do him for a tenement in Little Melton, yet so that the service 
they did him for scutage should be allowed in his service to the said Sir 
William. Witnesses : Sirs Hervey de Stanhowe, Thomas de Helgetone, 
Andrew de Hengham, Bartholomew Hanteyn, Geoffrey de Stivekeyz, and 
Hubert Hacun, knights, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A, 2991. Grant by William son of Roger Henecote of Hevering- 

lond, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, in 
frank almoin, of Id. yearly rent payable by Roger de Swytford for land in 
Heveringlond. Witnesses : Sir William de Gyney and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 2992. Release by John Baghare son of Richard Baghare of 

Heveringlond, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Mountjoy, of all 
his right in 2d. yearly rent which they were wont to receive from a piece 
of land called ' Beneslond.' Wednesday after St. John ante Pertain 
Latinam, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 2993. Grant by Roger de Bilneye, knight, to Richard de Holwode 

of Botone, of a messuage with a croft and eight pieces of land and pasture in 
Heveringlond ; part of the land lying in Ridecroft, part towards Sheyphus- 
wong, part at Lanciswindmillehil, part at Mapiltremcre, part abutting on 
Kellingemor ; which messuage and tenement Richard acquired of John 
Mallard, Roger's tenant ; paying 2s. 7^d. yearly and coming twice yearly 
to Sir Roger's court in Ileveringlond. Sunday the Invention of Holy 
Cross, 3 Kdward [I.]. 

[Xorf.] A. 2994. Grant by Ralph son of Ulric de Waltun to Sir Adam the 

priest of \Yiiltun, for 40*., of his land in a croft, and in Sibilie by the bishop 
of Ely's croft, paying 8d. yearly and making dimidium vertieatam fossedi 
marts et dimidiam perticatam Sewitii. Witnesses : Richard de Sancto 
Edmundo, then steward, Adam de Walpol, Peter de Kaili, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: " . . de quadam terra de Waltun. Merskmde." 

[Noif.] A. 2995. Grant by Alexander son of William Carpenter of 

ITeveringlond, to John Lance, for ]6s., of an acre of land in Heveringlond 
in the field of Tiicyt, abutting on the alder bed that was Richard de Tueyt's 
Witnesses: William de Gisneto, lord of Heveringlond, and others (named). 
Injured. 

[Xorf.] A. 2996. Release by Ralph Bundenburs of Merton, to William de 

Fobyle, the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all his right in an acre of 
land in Merton. Witnesses : .John de Geruon, the elder and younger, 
Thomas de Iford, steward of Lewes, aud others (named). 



144 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Norf.] A. 2997. Grant by Emma do Frivill to Sir Adam the priest of 

Walton, of the land that Brihtled late the wife of Ralph, Adam's brother, and 
Adam and Gregory, Ralph's sons, gave her by final concord, abutting on the 
road called ' Middilgate.' Witnesses : Alexander Dalencun, steward, 
William de Sculham, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " de quadam terra in Walton. Merslonde." 

[Norf.] A. 2998. Confirmation by William, Earl of Warenne, of a grant by 

Robert de P'rievill the younger, to the monks of St. Pancras [at Lewes], 
in frank almoin, of 20 solidatcs of land at Massingaham ; with promise if 
he cannot warrant this land to Robert's heir, that the monks shall have 
other 20 solidates of Robert's fee. [Witnesses : ] Ilainer de Waren', 
Ralph de Wihurcvill, Baldwin de Frievill, William de Sartill. 

[Norf.] A. 2999. Confirmation by Nicholas Bardolf of Thaverham, and 

Beatrice daughter of John de Gloz of Westune, to the prior and canons of 
St. Laurence's, Heveriuglond, of the land, messuage with buildings and 
meadow in Thaverham parish that Richard de Thaverham, chaplain, son 
of John de Colgate in Norwich, gave them. Witnesses : Sir John de 
Hostru, John Lauuce, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3000. Grant by Richard the Chaplain, son of John de Collegate 

of Norwich,|to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Heveringlond, of 
land with buildings in Taverham in the field called ' Westcroft,' abutting 
on the road leading to Taverham church at Westker which lie had bought 
from Sir John de Hestru, knight. Witnesses : Nicholas do Taverham, 
John de Tunstale, Nicholas llydel, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3001. Confirmation by Nicholas de Hestru son of Sir John de 

Hestru, knight, to the prior and canons of Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of 
a piece of meadow in Attelbridge called ' Yackholim 5 which his said father 
gave them, adjoining water called ' le Gyirin' on the west and abutting on 
meadows called ' Li ttleholim ' and ' Micleholim.' Witnesses: Sir John 
de Hestru, John Launce, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3002. Grant by Simon son of Geoffrey Peche of Brantestune, to 

the prior and canons of Heveringlond in frank almoin, of the homage and 
service of Roger son of Thomas of Swifford, viz. 8d. and a capon yearly 
for land he holds of Simon in Heveringlond, part abutting on the highway 
from Brantestune to Norwich. Witnesses : William de Gynet', Peter 
and Roger his brothers, John LauDce, and others (named). Fragment of 
seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3003. Grant by John Hace of Heveringlond to the prior and 

canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond in frank almoin of the homage and 
service of Roger Blabor of Eefl'am, viz. 6d. yearly for land with a building 
which he holds in Heveringlond, abutting on the road from Heveringlond to 
Norwich. Witnesses : Sir William de Gyneto, John Launce, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3004. Release by Hugh son of William Bonvalet of Helmingham, 

to Roger son of Roger de Feletorp for 24s., of the land with messuage and 
buildings which he held of Robert Batulie and Robert de Turtevilo in 
Sveningtun, adjoining the road from Upgategrene to Peter Houel's wood on 
the east, and abutting northwards on Upgategrene; paying to Batalie I2d. 
and to Turtcvile 4<7. yearly. Witnesses : Peter Houel, William de Redham, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3005. Release by Robert son of Gilbert de Walpole, to John, his 

eldest son and heir, of all his right in ten acres in Newland, part lying in 
Bridie and extending from the bishop's land to the land that was Sir 
Osbert de Walpole's, knight. Witnesses : W alter de Mumby, John de 
Walpole, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Merslonde." 



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[Norf.] A. SOOS. Release by Jolin son cf Robert son of Gilbert clu Walpo'e, 

lo the prior and convent of LU\VCJ=, for 10 mares, of all his right in tlio 
tenement that .Robert Li:; father l:cltl in Walpaie. Witnesses : Sir 
William Tyrigton, knight, Sir Hugh do Piukciiy, Sir Drugo do Acra, and 
otliers (named). 

[Novf.] A. 3007. Grant by Nicholas Rydel of Wroxham, to Thomas de 

Qwytcwell, rector of Pheletorp, for 51., of 10s. Q\ ^]cl. and a hen yearly rent 
for lands &c., in Pheletorp, payable by the said Thomas and the other 
tenants specified. Witnesses : Simon de Thaverham, Nicholas de Hcstru, 
and others (named). 

[Novf.] A. 3008. Grant by Roger son of Roger de Gyney late parson of 

Heveringlond church, to the canons of Heveringlond in frank almoiu, of 
Id. yearly rent which they were wont to pay him for two pieces of land [in 
Heveringlond]. Witnesses : Sir William de Gyneto, William Peche, 
Peter Howel, Robert Batalie, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3009. Grant by the same to the same, for 8s,, of two pieces of land 

in Hovcringlond abutting on the road leading to the church of Ilevcriug- 
lond. Witnesses : William de Gyneto, Simon Peche, Peter Houel, and 
others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3010. Grant by William son of Roger Hcnecote of Hevcrinslond, 

to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, for 12s., in frank 
almoin, of the whole moiety of a piece of land in Heveringlond, payin" 
a root of ginger yearly. Witnesses : Sir William de Geney, John Launce^ 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3011. Grant by the same to the same, in flank almoin, of 2d. silver 

yearly rent that Thomas Attepark of Heveringlond, pays for land in 
Heveringlond. Witnesses :-- Peter de Bylneye, Roger his son, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3012. Grant by William de Gyney, lord of Heveringlond, to the 

prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of a piece 
of his turbary with the soil, water, fishing, &c., in Heveringlond, abutting 
on the footpath of Kemppesbrigge, and on his enclosure called ' Hi^h 
moor.' Witnesses: Roger le Gyney his son, William and Bartholomew 
Roger's brothers and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3013. Grant by William de Gineto, to the chapel of St. Laurence's, 

Haveringland and brother Vincent a canon there, and his successors, in 
frank nlmoin, of the mill called ' Likkemilne ' in Haveringlond, the meadow 
by the mill stream and an acre of land that was Eda Shil'tehakel's ; for 
which Vincent has released to him one marc which he was wont to pay 
yearly for the mill. Witnesses : Roger de Giueto, parson, Nicolas de 
Heiham and others (named). 

[Norf.] ^ A. 3014. Grant by William de Gineto, of land at Haveringelond in 
Tueit, called the Old Stew (vetus vyvarium), with the alder bed adjoining in 
frank almoin, to found a chapel there in honour of St. Laurence, and houses 
for the brethren to live in, one marc of rent in the mill called 'Lickemille ' 
thirty acres of the assart of Sudfrid, twenty acres of the assart of Rumholt, 
and three ditches of turf to be dug yearly by the ditches dug for the use of his 
court of lleveringelond ; common of pasture for a hundred sheep and live 
cows in his common of Heveringlond, and feeding for six pigs in his park at 
acorn time without pannage, and a thousand red herrings ofthe rent that, is 
due yearly at Michaelmas at Dilham for buying herrings. Witnesses : _ 
Robert son of Roger, Roger de Cressy, William de Bello^Monte, and others 
(named X Fragment of seal. 
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[Norf.] A. 3015. Grant by John Mallard son of Richard Mallard, to 

Richard de Holwodo son of William do Holwode of Botone, of a messuage 
with croft and 8 pieces of laud and pasture in Ileveringlond, part of the 
land lying in Ridecroft, part towards Shephuswong, part at Launeeswinde- 
millebil, part at Mapiltremere, part at Kelliugemor. Sunday after St. Peter 
nd Cathedram, 3 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3016. Grant by Olive, late the wife of Philip Pantum of Dockir.ge, 

to William de London, for 30s., of 7 perches of land in Hecham, in 
Langrindel. Witnesses: Hugh de Kaili, Albin de Staunford, and others 
(named). 

Norf. A. 3017. Release by Simon, sou of Roger de Lettone, of Hecham, to 

brother John de Monte Martini the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all 
his right in land in Hecham, viz. an acre called ' Brionesacre ' at Redham, and 
three and a half roods in Northrowccroftes by land called ' Walramesacre,' 
concerning which he brought an assize of novel disseisin against the prior 
at the assizes in Norfolk, 2 Edward II. Saturday the feast of St. Faith 
the Virgin, 2 Edward II. 

Norf. A. 3018. Confirmation by John de Carileto, the prior, ami the 

convent of Lewes to Richard Donne of Hecham, of the grant that John, 
late the prior, and the convent made to David de Donne, his ancestor, of a 
messunge and land in Hecbam and Holm by Ryngestede, with free faldage 
for 300 sheep, paying 10*. yearly. 1 June, 46 Edward III. 

Norf. A. 3019. Grant by Simon de Lettone to the prior and convent of 

Lewes of the seven perches of land that Roger Coleman formerly gave them 
lying in Dene abutting on the road called ' Bradegate,' paying bd. yearly. 
Witnesses : Gilbert and William Tutben, William de Kaly, and others 
(named). 
Endorsed: " Hecham." 

[Norf.] A. 3020. Grant by Katherine daughter of Thomas de Pilemere, to 

William de London, for 20*., of her messuage in Hecham that was her 
father's, paying 3d. yearly. Witnesses: Hugh son of Peter, Simon do 
Lettone, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3021. Grant by Roger son of Ralph Desys of Huntstanyslune, 

to the prior and convent of St. Pancras's, Lewes, in frank almoin, of the 
yearly rent of 5s. he was wont to receive from them for Thorp mill in 
Hecham. Witnesses : Hugh de Caly, Albin de Stanford, and others 
(named). 

A. 3022. Grant by Ralph the prior, and the convent of Christchurch, 
London, to Peter de Buurges, of their land in Bothage for 7*. yearly; the 
land being 123 feet long, 18 feet wide at the entrance, 75 feet at the 
farther end, and 61 feet in the middle. Witnesses : Osbert Beche, 
William Paien, Robert Biito, William de Cobebam, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3023. Grant by William de Mnnchanesi to Gervase son of 

William de Bela, of the land of Ridecroft in Baudreswelle and land in 
Foxle, paying 5s. yearly and three days work (preces) with his plough and 
three in August, with food from William's home ; et inter socam ad xx 
soliclos ij denarios as Ralph de Munchanesi's grant testifies. Witnesses : 
William de Vesci, William del Maner, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3024. Grant by Giles son of Sir Giles de Wachesham, to 

William Duning of all the pasture that Adam del Scloch formerly held at 
CunteiTord in Wersted parish. Witnesses : Sir Hubert de Ruylny, 
Sir Hugh Talemasche, Roger de Reymes, and others (named). 



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[Norf. ?] A. 3025. Demise by Hugh de Ver and Dionisia his wife, to 

William 131anchechard and Agnes liis wife, for their lives, of land and 
meadow lying on Heltiudone, in Cheldewelforlong, in Melneforlong, at 
Brepgehamme, at Achebrigge, by Three Crosses, in JTeldined, in Waddone, 
in Middelforlong, and in Gohierehamme and Fenne ; paying 8s. 8d. yearly. 
The morrow of Michaelmas, 2 Edward II. 

[Norf.] JL. 3026. Certificate by William de London', clerk, that whereas the 

prior and convent of Lewes have granted to him a free chapol and chantry 
in his house at Ilecham for his life, he has promised that after his death 
none of his successors shall claim any right to have the chantry unless 
they obtain leave from the prior and convent. Lewes, Thursday after 
St. Pancras, A.D. 1269. 

[Notf.] A. 3027. Grant by Robert de Mundene to William Pclerin de 

Albana, clerk, of a messuage with tenement in Hecham, for 100 marcs. 
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Kaly, Albin de Staunford, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3028. Grant by the prior and convent of Lewes to l{oger de 

Hillincton of the moiety of the tenement that Anselm his brother held of 
thorn in Hillincton, except Anselm's messuage, paying 15*. 9d. yearly. 
A.D. 1234. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 3029. Grant by William son of Thomas son of Roger de Hilling- 

tone, to John de. Teynges prior of Lewes, lord of the fee, arid his church of 
Lewes of land in Hillingtone which Avelina his mother released to him : 
Witnesses: Roger de Kyleby, Robert de Franssham, John Aubyn, and 
others (named). 

[Norf] A. 3030. Grant by Nicholas Thurford of Hecham, to William 

de Londoneis, for 50*., of two acres in Hecham, paying 2d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Albin de Stanford, Simon de Lettone, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3031. Grant by William de Mykelhyl, of Swenyngthon, to Sir 

John Fode, parson of Irmynglond and John Euddock of Lyng, of land in 
Heverynglond. Sunday after Epiphany, 26 Edward III. 

[Norf.?] A. 3032. Grant by Peter de Hautboys, brother and heir of William 

de Hautboys, to brother Guichard, the prior, and the monks of St. Pancras's, 
Lewes, in frank almoin, of the land and tenement in Herat which he inherited 
from his brother with the dower of Helewisa, relict of William, at her 
death; doing the service for two parts of a knight's fee. Witnesses: 
John Muntargis, Robert Bonseriont, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3033. Grant by Andrew son of Miracula Flegard of Hecham, 

to William son of Reginald de Staninges, for two marcs, of his messuage 
in Hecham. Witnesses : Hugh de Kailli, Albin de Staunford, and others 
(named). Injured. 

[Norf. ?] A. 3034. Grant by William de Sculham to the monks of Lewes in 
frank almoin, of 4s. rent issuing from tenements in Haggebeg. Witnesses : 
Walter son of Alan, Geoffrey le Waleis, and others (named). 

[Norf.] _A_. 3035. Grant by Andrew son of Miracula Fleggard of Hecham, to 

William Walram of Hecham, for two marcs, of his messuage in Hecham. 
Witnesses as in A. 3O33. 

Norf. A. 3036. Grant by Geoffrey Barat to the monks of St. Pancras's, 

Lewes, in frank almoin, of 4d. yearly rent paid to him by Roger son of 
Lucy, Henry Sprot, and the daughter of Ralph Wisman, issuing from lands 
in Hecham and a messuage in Sudrowe. Witnesses : Simon de Lettune, 
Hugh son of Peter, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

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[Norf.] A. 3037. Grant by Anselm de Hillencgetou to the same, in frank 

alinoii), of the tenement that Hugh son of William de Hillencgeton held of 
him, bind in Jlillincgcton, and Edric Spie and his wife, with all their 
offspring and tenement. Witnesses : Richard do Yildechcn, William 
Batalie, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3038. Grant by Simon de Lettune to the prior and convent ol 

Lewes, in frank altnoin, of 24d. yearly rent to be received from the tenants 
specified for the tenement they hold in Hecham ; with right of distress on 
his lands in Hecham and Lettune if they fail to pay. Witnesses : Hugh 
de Kalii, Albin de Stanford, and others (named). 

Norf. A. 3039. Undertaking by Geoffrey Barat for himself and his heirs to 

observe the grant to him (herein recited) by Sir Guichard, the prior, and 
the convent of St. Pancras's, Lewes, of land in Hecham, paying 8s. yearly. 
Wednesday before the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, A.D. 1245. 

[Norf.] A. 3040. Kelease by Margaret late the wife of Matthew de Gelham, 

to Sir William de Monte Kenesi of all her right in a meadow called 
' Heiwardeshillcs ' and herbage for twelve sheep and a cow in Horsey, and 
all the liberty which her husband had there. Witnesses : William de 
Catffeld, and others (named). 

A. 3041. Duplicate of A. 30O7, except that the amount paid by the 
grantee is 61. instead of 51. 

[Norf.] A. 3042. Release of John son of Ralph le Clerk of Staninghale, to 

Thomas de Qwitewelle, parson of Ftlethorp, of all his right in the yearly 
rent which the said Thomas lately acquired in the ice of Nicholas Ridel of 
Wroxhmn, in Felethorp anil in all" other lands and tenements rn Felthorp 
which belonged to the ancestors of the said John. Ths Purification, 
29 Edward I. Seal, broken. 

[Norf.] A. 3043. Inquisition taken at a court at Castelacre, upon a charge 

made .igainst Sir Peter the prior of Mountjoy, of entering on the Earl of 
Pembroke's fee in Felthorp in a close belonging to the honor of Castelacre 
which he acquired of Sir Thomas de Qwytewelle in frauk almoin. It is 
found that Nicholas Rydel held all the aforesaid tenements of the prioress 
of Can-owe, and thereof enfeoffed the said Thomas, rector of Felthorp : the 
prioress held them of Sir Stephen Cressy as belonging to his manor of 
Horsforde, who held of the Earl of Cornwall as belonging to the honor of 
his castle of Heye ; and the Earl held of the King in capitc. Wednesday 
after the Apostles Philip and James, 12 Edward II. ; and enrolled on the 
roll of Gressenale court, the Invention of the Holy Cross, 12 Edward II. 
Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum from Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, 
to William de Cleydune to enquire into the above demands of the prior of 
Mountjoy. Northampton, 19 July. French. 

[Norf.] __. 3044. Grant by Thomas de Qwytewelle, rector of Felthorp, to the 

prior and canons [of Mountjoy in Heveringlond] in frank almoin, for the 
souls of himself, Richer and Alice his father and mother, and of [Sir 
"William de Qwjtewelle,] knight, deceased, of land in Felthorp, faldage, 
heath, and turbary, and the homages and services of the tenants specified. 
Tuesday the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, [9] Edward II. Much injured. 

[Norf.] A. 3045. Sale by Thomas de Qwitewelle, rector of Felthorp, to Sir 

Peter the prior, and the canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond of nil his 
grain and fruits growing on his demesne lands in Felthorp at Stanighale- 
C'.'uft and Raudiscroit, and all his chattels in the said tenements or heath or 
moors which they have of his gift, for 22 uu\rks. Wednesday after St. Mary 
Magdalene, beginning of 9 Edward II. 



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[Norf.] A. 3046. Duplicate of A. 3044, with the addition that the caucus 

;uv said to be bound to provide a canon to celebrate mass daily for ever for 
the souls of those mentioned in A. 3044. Witnesses : Sirs William de 
Kcrdestoue, Roger de Gynv.y, Roger de Bylncye, knight.--, and others 
(named). Tuesday the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, beginning of 
9 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3047. Release by Robert Crowe of Worstedo, and Isabella his 

wife to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Mountjoy in Heveringlond, 
of all their right in the lands and tenements which the Litter have lately 
acquired in Felthorp from Sir Thomas de Qwytewello rector of Felthorp. 
Norwich, Saturday before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 11 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3048. Release by Baldrey de Taverham to Peter Marretes, of 

Felthorp, chaplain, Geoffrey his brother, and Mabel, Geoffrey's wifo, and 
the heirs of Geoffrey, of ail his right in four capons and all other services 
belonging to him. Felthorp, Saturday, Michaelmas day, 13 Edward II. 
Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3049. Release by Martin rector of Breydestone, and Thomas 

vicar of Heverynglond, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, Mountjoy 
in Heveringlond, of all their right in turbary and heath in Felthorp which 
they formerly acquired of John Qvvytfot of Tuverham. Saturday after 
St. Agatha the Martyr, 8 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A t 3050. Grant by the same, to the same, of the above turbary and 

heath. Sunday after the Purification, 8 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3051. Release by Goda, late the wife of Ranulph de Heylesdone, 

to Sir Peter the prior, and the canons of St. Laurence's, Mountjoy in 
Heveringlond, of all her right in the lands and tenements in Felthorp that 
Thomas late rector of Felthorp acquired of her said husband. Norwich, 
Saturday before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 15 Edward II. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Norf.] ^ 3052. Grant by William de Draytune to Roger son of Margaret 

de Feletorp, of thirty acres that Margaret, daughter of Sir Alexander de 
Draytune, held in Feletorp, paying 2*. yearly. Witnesses : William 
Lemveyse, Baudre de Taverham, and others (named). Seal. 

[Ncrf.] A. 3053. Grant by Alice late the wife of Hugh atte Lathe of Hevering- 

lond, to the prior and canons of St. Laurence's, in Heveringlond in frank 
almoin of a dyke with ' crest ' (foveam cum crcsta) in Felthorp. Feast of 
the Apostles Peter and Paul, 9 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3054. Grant by Peter de Bilneye to John son of Steingrimo, late 

rector of Feletorp, of an acre of land in Felthorp, in a croft called 'Hegis- 
croft,' paying three halfpence yearly. Witnesses : Roger de Feltorp, 
Thomas de Waleyiis, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3055. Grant by Ralph son of Henry Nally of Felthorp, to the 

prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of land 
in Felthorp. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Bilueye, knight, and others 
(named). Monday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 18 Edward II. 

[Ncrf.] & g 3056. Release by John Nally of Hevyngham, chaplain, son and 

heir of Henry Nally and Matilda his wife, of the same, to the prior and 
canons of Mountjoy in Heverynglond, of all his right in land lying between 
the roads from Felthorp to Caustone and from Felthorp to Heverynglond, 
part lying in Felthorp parish and part in Heverynglond parish abutting on 
the common way from Heverynglond to Thweyt. Saturday after 
St. Ambrose the Bishop, 1 Henry IV. Seal. 



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[Norf.] A. 3057. Grant by Henry Nally of Hevyngham, and Matilda his 

wife, to Sir Thomas Gyney, knight, Sir John ' Sancte Fidis,' perpetual vicar 
of Hoctou, Adam de Hyllyngton, Richard le Clerk, of Cattone, and Simon de 
Elvedene of land between the roads from Felthorp to Causton and to 
Heverynglond, part lying in Felthorp parish and part in Heverynglond 
parish, and abutting on the common way from Hevyngham to Thweyt. 
Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 31 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3058. Grant by Ralph son of Henry Nalli of Felthorp, to Peter 

Blakeman of Heveringlond, of land in Heveringlond. Sunday after the 
Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 2 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3059. Grant by Matilda de Hakeford relict of Nicholas de 

Hakeford, to Sir William de Monte Kanisio, for 6s., of lid. yearly rent 
that Walter de Parco, of Foxley, and Roger his son, sold to her and her 
husband, issuing from a messuage with land, and a piece of land called 
'Muelemere' in Foxle, rendering yearly one rose at the Nativity of 
St. John the Baptist. Witnesses : Bartholomew de Sparham, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 3060. Release by Matilda late the wife of Sir Ralph de Chann, to 

Sir William, son of Sir Warin de Monte Canisio, for 60s., of all disputes 
and exactions she had against him. Norwich, Saturday before St. Botolph, 
14 Edward I. 

[Middx ?] A. 3061. Acquittance by Philip Avenel for 80 marks received of 
Sir Adam de Stratona, clerk, in full payment of 100 marks the said Adam 
gave him for the marriage of Cristina, Adam's sister. London, the feast of 
St. Faith, 51 Henry ID. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3062. Grant by Walter de Bradeker, of Gurreston, to Sir Hugh 

de Veer and the lady Deonisia his wife and her heirs, of all the other 
moiety of the liberty of faldage which bis ancestors acquired of the 
ancestors of the lady Deonisia by a certain number of sheep, viz. 300. 
Witnesses : Sir Nicholas Weyloud, knight, and others (named). Gurreston, 
Wednesday the morrow of St. Hilary, 3 Edward II. 

[Wanv.] A. 3063. Demise by William de Catesby to Richard Swadyon, of 

Coventry, ' ferour,' and Lettice his wife, for their lives, of a messuage in 
Coventry in the lane called ' Catesby eslane,' paying 8*. yearly ; with 
remainder after their death to their heirs for 10 years at the said rent. 
Thursday the feast of the Annunciation, 1 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] ^ t 3064. Agreement between Sir Miles the prior, and the convent 

of Lewes, and Sir Richard son of John, rector of Sculethorp, with consent 
of Sir John, Earl of Warenne then patron of the said church, whereby 
the prior and convent demise to Sir Richard and his successors, rectors of 
Sculethorp, for ever all the greater and small tithes of the demesne of 
Sculethorp from the lands and tenants specified for 9 marks yearly. 
London, 19 October, A.D. 1269. Portion of the document gone. 

[N'hamp.] A. 3065. Confirmation by Henry atte Welle son of Richard alte Welle 
of Weltone, deceased, of the grant by his said father to William de 
Bockeby, of Weltone, and Benedict his brother of land in Weltone, part in 
the west field behind Wakelowe, part in the east field in Wrosenhulslade. 
Witnesses : Sir John Mallore, knight, and others (named). Sunday 
before St. Barnabas the Apostle, 5 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3066. Grant and release by Richard le Parker of Bandeswell, 

to Ralph del Haghe of Kerdistune, for 3s., of a messuage with house and 
croft as witnessed by the grant of Adam son of Roger Sneling. Witnesses : 
Warin de Thymilthorp, John del Haghe, of Salle, and others (named). 



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[Norf.] Jj^ t 3067. Release by Johti Norman, esquire, to John Heydon and 

John Palmere, of Costesseye, of all his right in two pieces of land and in 
land called ' Bomeriscrofte ' in Rynglond, between the common pasture of 
Eynglond called ' Chyrchehill ' and land of the manor of CoHtesseye. 
10 May, 12 Edward IV. Seal of arms. 

[Norf.] A. 3068. Grant by Richard Skot of Eynglond, to George Spynk, 

Margaret his wife, John Spynk of Rynglond, and Thomas Yongo of 
Abotysthorp, of a messuage and two pieces of land in Rynglond; the 
messuage lying on the road from Kynglond to Norwich and abutting on 
the highway from the church to the watermill, and part of the land 
abutting on the common pasture called 'Kyrkeliyl.' Tuesday iii Easter 
week, 6 Henry V. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3069. Grant by Peter son of William de Helmi[n]gham, to 

Ralph son of Thomas de Swathefeud, for 40s., of an acre of land in 
Ringelond. Witnesses : John de Londwade, John le Gloz, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Norf.] _L 3070. Grant by William atte Mere of Ryugelond, to Amabil 

his sister, of a piece of land in Liyngelond, abutting southward on the 
common way called ' Ryngdelesty ' ; she causing four masses to be celebrated 
yearly in St. Peter's Eyngelond for the souls of himself and Cicely his wife, 
Nicholas atte Mere and Ida his wife, at the Conception, Purification, 
Annunciation and Nativity of the Virgin Mary. Tuesday before Ascension 
day, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3071. Grant by William Eve of Eynggelond and Henry his son, 

to Simon Josce of the same, for 29*., of land abutting northwards on the 
meadow called ' Nalliiskryk ' and southwards on ' le Shyplode.' Sunday 
the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, end of 2 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3072. Grant by Helias de Svathefeld to William Fiz of Ringlond, 

for 14s., of land abutting westward on the road from Westun to Norwich. 
Witnesses : John de Gloz, Alan de Baifeld, ami others (named). 

[Norf.] A, 3073. Grant by William le Fiz of Ringgelonde to Nicholas son 

of John de la Mare of Ringgelond, and Alice his wife, of land in Ringge- 
lond. Wednesday after the Epiphany, 2 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3074. Grant by Anger the abbot, and the convent of Derham, to 

Humfrey son of Everard of Ringelond, of 4 acres wiih a messuage in 
Ringeloud that his father formerly held of Ringelond church, paying 12<f. 
yearly to them and 2*. to the vicar of the church of Ringelond. 
Witnesses : William de Helmingham, Elyas de Swathefeld, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 3075. Grant by Thomas Sonde of Morton, clerk, <o John atte Mere 

of Rynglond, and Elizabeth his wife, William Neweman, William Pethod, 
and Robert Arlowe, of Rynglond, of seven pieces of land and meadow in 
Rynglond and Westo*, late William Wreyne's, which he lately had by demise 
of Atte Mere and Neweman ; and seven pieces of land meadow and pasture 
in Rynglond, \d. yearly rent from land called ' Exlond," and a piece of 
meadow enclosed ; part of the land lying at Heblusgappe, abutting on ihe 
common way from Rynglond to Costessey, and on land called ' Werelond,' 
part at Wollysdell, abutting on the common heath of Eynglond and the 
path from Rynglond to Eston, part at Harderusshes, part by the late Thomas 
Spynk's land called ' Seint Mary Rodys,' abutting en Horstrete Wey and 
the path called 'Kempisty,' part in Myllemedowts, abutting on the common 
bank of Rynglond, part lying by meadow called 'Coltc?,' which he hud by 
demise of Atte Mere. 23 May, b Henry VII. 



152 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Noif.] A. 3076. Final concord between Gilbert Baillol and Katherine his 

wife, querents, and Hugh de Veer and Dionisia his wife, deforciants, con- 
cerning two messuages, lands, and 10s. lid. rent in Great Melton, which 
Gilbert acknowledged to be the right of Dionisia, and which the said Hugh 
and Dionisia have granted to Gilbert and Katherine, except the advowEon 
of Great Melton church. In three weeks of Easter, 6 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3077. Release by Alice daughter of Iliclmrd de Bunewelle, to Sir 

William the prior, and the convent of Lewes, for 40s., of all her right in a 
messuage, 46 acres of land, and 2s. 6cl. yearly rent in Merton. Witnesses : 
Richard de Snyterton, Thomas de Iford, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " De Meretun, Nonvycens' dioc'." 

[Norf.] A. 3078. Demise by Philip the prior and the convent ofMountjoy 

in Heverynglond, to Sibyl daughter of John Dubbelday of Milham, 
dwelling in Irmynglond, of two pieces of land iu Irmynglond lying between 
the customary lands of the Earl of Pembroke's great hall in Saxthorpe, 
for sixty years from the feast of All Saints last past, paying four bushels of 
barley yearly. Monday after St. Ambrose, 12 Richard II. 

Endorsed: Memorandum that the said prior and convent have received 
of the said Sibyl 10 quarters of barley in full payment of the whole farm 
issuing from the above two pieces of land for the whole term of 60 years. 
In the chapter house at Heverynglond, Monday after the Nativity of 
St. John the Baptist, 12 Richard II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3079. Release by Catherine daughter of Richard de Bunewelle, 

to Sir William the prior, and the convent of Lewes, for 100s., of her right 
in the premises released in A. 3077. Witnesses nearly as in A. 3077. 

[Norf.] A. 3080. Release by Robert son of Alan to Sir William de London', 

of all his right in laud which he had of Simon, son of Peter David, in 
Hecham. Witnesses : Albyn de Segeford, Hugh de Kaylli, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 3081. Mandate from King Stephen to the men of Clacolcse 

hundred and a half, directing them, when summoned by the abbot of 
Ramsey or his ministers, to go to their said hundreds as in the time of King 
Henrv [I.] and perform all customs they used to perform. Witness : 
William Mart'. Norwich. [A.D. 1135-1154.] 

[Norf.] A. 3082. Release by Simon son of Hubert de Alangna Mentone, 

deceased, to Sir William son of Sir AVarin de Montekanisio, deceased, for 
30 marcs, of land in Great Melton, abutting southwards on the road from 
Great to Little Melton, and the advowson of St. Mary's church there. 
Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Sancto Odinero, Hubert Ilakun, lolan 
de Vallibus, William de Crimgethorpe, Hugh Peverel and Ralph Malerbe, 
knights, and others (named). Seal. 

[?<orf.] A. 3083. Acknowledgment by William, son of Thomas de Walpol, 

that he has received of the prior and convent of Lewes four acres in the new 
field of Walpol, to be held of them by half a mark yearly. Witnesses : 
Alexander de Alencon, the prior's steward, William de Sculham, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: " Mersselonde." 

[Norf.] A. 3084. Grant by Wr.lter de Parco of Foxle, and Roger his son, to 

Nicholas deHakeford and Matilda his wife, for 7f., of ll<f. yearly rent, viz. Id. 
from the messuage of Warin, son of Hulme, and 4d. that Robert de Foxle 
pays for land called ' Mucclcmere' [in Foxley] ; paying therefor yearly a 
root of ginger. Witnesses : Gervase de Camera, Thomas de Gloz, and 
others (named). 



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[Norf.] A. 3085. Grant by Adam <le Waltone, priest, to tho convent of 

Lewes, in f rank almoin, of laud in Waltone with buildings thereon, lying in 
Neuland, Sibill', Norfield, and in [NJeucrofr, of which each acre is 
appraised at 2[*.] a year : of the resulting revenue he assigns to the Warden 
of the work of the church 3*., to the Infirmary 3s., to the Almoner Ss., to 
the Hospiciar 3s., to the Sacristan 3*., to the Chamberlain 3s., and the 
residue to the refectory. Injured. 

[Norf.] A. 3086. Grant by Reginald son of William Bussi of Hechara, to 

William de London', for 20s., of an acre of land in Hecham, in the field of 
Torpfeld, paying l^d. yearly. Witnesses : Hugh son of Peter, Simon 
de Lectone, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3087. Grant by copy of court roll by the prior of Mountjoy, 

to Geoffrey Peyntour, of a heath called ' Ruscheldole ' in Felthorp and 
six acres of land in Ileverynglond, to be held by Geolfrey and Edmund 
his son by the rod at the lord's will, paying 3s. Gd. yearly. Thursday after 
St. Edward the King, 4 Henry VII. 

[Norf.] A. 3088. Grant by Adam son of Isaac de Wiilsoch, to St. Pancras 

[of Lewes], in frank alinoin, of the tenement Walter his brother held of 
him in his^ croft for which he paid I4.d. yearly. Witnesses: Roger the 
chaplain of Hecham, Joscelin de Walpol and Adam his brother, and others 
(named). 
Endorsed: " Elyens dioc', Merslonde." 

[Norf.] A. 3089. Letters patent of Fulk Banyard, knight, undertaking to 

preserve the prior and convent of -Lewes from any damage that might 
arise to them on account of their having presented Walter de Berdewelle 
his chaplain to the church of Mertone, Norwich diocese. Hadenharn in 
the Isle of Ely, Monday after St. John ante Portain Latinam, A.D. 1300, 
28 Edward I. 

[Norf.] A. 3090. Duplicate of the grant contained in A. 3085, omitting the 

final disposal of the rents derived from the land granted. Unfinished. 

[Norf.] A., 3091. Release by William de Sculham to the monks of St. Pancras's, 

Lewes, of all his right in four acres in the new field of Walpol, in frank 
almoin. Witnesses : Adam de Haggebeg, Alexander de Alenzun, and 
others (named). 

[Norf.] jj^. 3092. Release by Amice daughter of Cicely to William Pykot, 

citizen of Norwich, for 20s., of all her right in a messuage which he 
holds in St. Christopher's parish, Norwich, and which he acquired from 
Geoffrey do Stantone. Witnesses : Adam de Toftes, Roger de Morlee, 
Roger de Tudenham, Thomas de Lincoln, bailiffs of Norwich, and others 
(named). Wednesday before St. Simon and St. Jude, 9 Edward I. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of the reading of this grant in full court at 
Norwich, Thursday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 9 Edward I. 

[Norf.] A. 3093. Release by William son of Geoffrey son of Richer de 

Bonewell, to Miles the prior, and the convent of Lewes, for 100s., of all his 
right in a messuage, forty-seven acres of land, and 2s. Qd. yearly rent in 
Merthone. Bukeham Castle, 6 March, A.D. 1268. 

[Norf.] A. 3094. Release by William son of Ralph de Welles, to the prior 

and convent of Lewes, for two marks of all his right in messuages in Welles 
that were his uncle Osbert's, and which are called ' Nunnescroft,' at the 
head of Welles bridge. Witnesses : Alexander de Alenzun, William de 
Sculbam, and others (named). 



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[Norf.] A. 3095. Will of Avelina Gunneld, wife of John Gunneld, of Castle 

Rising. Bequeaths 6d. to the high altar of St. Laurence's, Rising, 2s. to 
the fabric of the church, 6d. to Sir Arnnld tin; rector, 3d. to William the 
clerk, and the residue of her goods to her said husband. Desires 4 maiks 
from their burgage to be equally applied to celebrating and to the fabric 
of the church. 9 March, A.D. 1425. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of probate in Castle Rising church before 
Arnald Ymberd, rector, Friday after St. Barnabas the Apostle. 

[Norf.] A. 3096. Grant by Richard eon of Stephen de Magna Ringstede, to Sir 

William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank almoin, for 4s., of a 



yearly rent of 6^d., payable by the tenants specified for land at Grovegate, 
abutting on the abbot's tillage at Northhalle Croft, at Hecham Gate, at 
Overechile Gate, at Sulhere Lampidegate, in Ringstede, in Lingstydele, at 
Gnattinggate, and at Willerespit. Witnesses: Sir Roger de Thofti-s, 
William de Secheford, and others (named). 

Endorsed : " Carta Ricardi Pou, de Ringestede." 

[Norf.] A. 3097. Release by Benedict, son of Henry Hyldesent, of Great 

Ringstede, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank 
almoin, for three marks, of land in Ringstede, at ' le Srnethe,' abutting on the 
road called ' Dockingate,' with liberty of three parts of one fold, which 
land and faldage were sold to him by the sons of Stephen the clerk of 
Great Ringstede. Witnesses: William de Segeford, and others (mimed). 
Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3098. Grant by Robert Tendemay of Brunham Westg'ate and 

Matilda his wife, to Hugh Baldevvine of Depedale, for 20*., of an acre of 
land in Depedale at Birchdele, one end abutting on ' le Delegate ' and the 
other on Birchhilles, paying yearly 3d. Witnesses : William de Aungre, 
and others (named). Seal and portion of seal. 

A. 3099. Release by Juliana daughter of Richard de Bunewelle, to 
Sir William the prior and the convent of Lewes, for 40s., of the premises 
released in A, 3077, 3079. 

[Norf.] A. 3100. Acquittance by Reginald de Wynterse, proctor of Sir William 

de Wynterse, rector of Holy Trinity church, Rakeye, for 71. received from 
William de la Grene of Dudelington, for the tithes of the aforesaid church 
sold to him. The morrow of the Invention of Holy Cross, A.D. 1281. 

[Norf.] A. 3101. Grant and release by Richard Pow of Great Ringstead, to 

Sir W. the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 10s., in frank almoin, of 
land in Great Ringstede by the tillage of the said abbot and convent and 
abutting on the heath called ' Ling ' and on the pasture called ' Liugbrod,' 
with fnlduge. Thursday after the Annunciation, A.D. 1283. 

[Norf.] A. 3102. Grant by James Motte, parson of Little Ringstead church, 

and Richard Perkyn, vicar of Segeforde, to Richard Swaldale of Hecham, 
of a court, formerly John Raulyn's, in Hecham, by the road leading to 
Tunmylle. Wednesday after St. Botolph the Abbot, 10 Richard II. 

[Norf.] A. 3103. Release by Alexander Coleman of Hecham, to Sir William, 

the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for two marks, in frank almoin, of 
all his right in the land that Roger Coleman his father held of them in 
Ringstede, abutting on the field of Segeford, and Id. yearly rent from 
Nicholas the baker in Ringstede. Witnesses : Sir llaino de Mostroyl, 
Simon de Lettoue, and others (named). 



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[Norf.] A. 3104. Grant by John Reynald of Enemeth, to Thomas Jecsoii, 

Nicholas Jecson, chaplains, of Enemeth, and Richard Watesson of 
Walsokyii, of land in Walsokyn in the field called ' Newfeld,' between the 
abbot of Ramsey's land and Sir "John Colvyle's, knight, abutting west- 
ward on the common drain (dranain). Walsokjrnfeudych, the Purification, 
8 Henry V. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3105. Grant by Hugh the barber, of Norwich, to Geoffrey de 

Duuewic", clerk, for l(X)s., of a messuage in St. Gregory's parish, Norwich, 
paying 25d. yearly. Witnesses : Walter de Sehelphangel, clerk of the 
city of Norwich, and others (named). Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3106. Grant by Silvester le Vollere, of North Wotton, to William 

Aselack, of the same, and Matilda his wife, of a messuage in North 
Wotton adjoining the common called ' la Grene.' Monday the eve of 
St. Andrew the Apostle, 10 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3107. Grant by William Wytthepype and Juliana his wife, 

daughter of Geoffrey Pygoth of North Wtton, to Eustace son of Thomas, 
of the same, in marriage with Matilda Juliana's daughter, of land in North 
Wtton, paying yearly ^d. Tuesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 
21 Edward I. Fragments of two seals. 

[N'hamp. ] A. 3108. Demise by John Malorre, lord of Weletone, to Agnes relict 
of Richard le Mareschal of Weletone, and Adam her brother, of two parts 
of a messuage and land in Weletone that came to him in wardship after 
Richard's death, to hold till the full age of John, son and heir of the late 
Benedict le Mareschal (or of the said John's heir if he die within age), 
together with the heir's marriage. Thursday after St. Gregory the Pope, 
10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3109. Agreement founded upon examination of the charters of 

King Edward I. and his progenitors, whereby Sir Roger de Monte Alto, 
steward of Chester and lord of the hundred of Smethed, grants Sir John 
Davyniuin the prior, and the convent of Lewes, the leet, view of frank pledge 
in Ilecham, iufangenethef, waif and stray, &c., reserving to himself on the 
day of view of frank pledge of Hechain, viz. the morrow of the Exaltation 
of Holy Cross each year, half a mark of the rent of assise issuing from the 
men of the leet, and pleas and amerciaments for bloodshed. Rysinge, 
Monday after Palm Sunday, 20 Edward I. 

[Glouc.] A. 3110. Release by Margery de Dene, to John de la Felde, of all her 

right in lands and 14s. yearly rent in Herdewike by Lougeneye. Win- 
chester, Saturday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 7 Edward III. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3111. Grant by Reginald Buzi of Hecham, to Roger his sou, of the 

moiety of a meadow that was his father William's, the moiety of a croft 
called ' \Vestcroft,' and 26f/. yearly rent in Hechain payable by the tenants 
named for the messuages specified, paying 9*. 5d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Hugh de Kalii, Simon de Lettune, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3112. Release by Simon Lambryt of Heccham to Peter, the prior, 

and the convent of Lewes of all his right to land of their villcnage in 
Heccham at Godberdissmethie. Tuesday before St. Tiburcius and 
St. Valerian, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3113. Grant by Robert de Herevill and Emma his wife to Wido 

the parson of Melton, of a toft and croft with land in Alebi, part lying ou 
the Melton road, part at Blindewell, part on Langelandes at Risedale, part 
in Hcvedland at Gaddale, paying yearly 2d. Witnesses : Thomas de 
Sixceneb', Richard de Luci, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Norf.] A. 3114. Grant by Master Geoffrey do Ileeham son of Reginald do 

Heehaui, to the monks of Lewes, in frank alinoin, of land in Jleeliar.i. 
Witnesses: Sirs William Rustein, William le Gurney, Andrew de Sarn:>- 
brunne, Adam de Birlingham, Herbert de Burgbes, and others (named). 
Part of document cut (ff. 

[Norf.] A. 3115. Grant by Reginald Hellebule of Ilecbam, to Alexander 

Poitemau for two marks of land in llecham upon Thorpefeyld, part lying 
on Calkewong, and part on Calkewongfurlong abutting on Schortelond, 
paying Id. yearly. Witnesses : Hugh son of Peter, Simon de Lectone, 
and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3116. Grant by Peter the prior, and the convent of Lewes to 

Simon Uaret of llecham, of land south of a tenement called ' Herrescroft ' 
and faldage in the fields of Hecbam for 360 sheep, saving to themselves 
certain pastures from the Purification to the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, 
paying I2d. yearly. Lewes, Thursday after St. Edmund, King and Martyr, 
5 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3117. Grant by Hugh the prior and the convent of St. Pancras 

[at Lewes] to Master Reiner, and after him to Peter his brother, of bis 
messuage by Hecham churchyard, and his toft and croft [called] ' Tnbelot,' 
paying 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Master Robert de Nuers, Richard Buzi, 
and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3118. Release by Sitnon son of Ralph de Lettune, to the monks of 

St. Pancras's, Lewes, of all bis right in pasture in Hecham, between the 
court of the said monkc and the road called ' Redegate.' Witnesses: Sir 
William Rustein, Sir Adam de Birlingham, Master John de Pagrave, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Warw.] A. 3119. Release by John Mulward son of John Mulwnrd of 

Tonewortb, to Roisia late the wife of Richard de Montefort of Tonewortb, 
of all his right in lands and tenements in Toneworth that were lately 
Henry Sellun's. Sunday after St. Gregory the Pope, 51 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3120. Release by Alan Bilney and Katherine bis wife to Sir John 

de Teyngiis the prior, and the convent of Lewes, in frank almoin, of all 
their right in half an acre of land in Hecham by the sea, and in or/, yearly 
rent issuing therefrom. Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Kaly, knight, William 
de Sechellbrd, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3121. Release by John son of Hugh the smith of Heveringlond, 

to the prior and canons of Mountjoy in Heveringlond, in frank almoin, of all 
bis right in a piece of land in Felthorp. Sunday on which is sung 
' Qtiasi modo geniti,' 10 Edward II. 

[Norf.] A. 3122. Letters of attorney of William son of Roger Hace of 

Heveringloud, authorising John de Manyngton, chaplain, to deliver seisin 
to Walter Necl, Thomas de Wode, Alan le Mazouu, and Peter son of 
Walter Neel, of a messuage and land in Heverynglond. Saturday 
before St. Dunstan, Bishop and Confessor, 23 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3123. Grant by Alan Masun of Heveringlond, to Ricberd Fyhs 

citizen of ^Norwich, Sir Roger vicar of Heveringloud, Thomas de Wode of 
the same, and William Stradebrok of Caustun, of all his free lands and 
tenements in Ileveringloiid. Tuesday before St. Agnes the Virgin, 
40 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3124. Release by Alan Mazoun of Heveringlcnd, to Thomas 

son of Adam de Wode of Heveriuglond, of all his right in a messuage 
and lands in Heveringlond. Sunday after St. Matthew the Apostle. 
24 Edward III. 



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[Norf.] A, 3125. Release by Agnes lato the wife of Alan Masun of Hevering- 

lond, to Thomas de Wodu of the same, of all her right in a messuage and 
land [in Heveringlond I, formerly her said husband's. Sunday before 
St. Luke, 43 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3126. Release by William, son of John Adams of Heveringlond, 

to Roger Marcolf, chaplain, Richard Fish, taverner, William son of 
Nicholas de Stradebrook and Thomas tie Wode of Heveringlond, of all his 
ripht in the lands and tenements which they acquired of Alan Matzou, in 
lieveriuglond, formerly William Hace's. Friday before the Annunciation, 
43 Edward III. Seal. 

[Korf.] A. 3127. Release by William Adam of Felthorp, to Thomas do Wode 

of Hewrynglond, of all his right in a messuage and land in Heverynglond, 
part of the land being called ' Merlond ' and ' Holwodescroft ' and part 
lying in Likmillecroft. Sunday after the Apostles Peter and Paul. 
43 Edward III. Seal. 

[Xorf.] A. 3128. Grant by Beatrice daughter of Roger Hnce of Heveryng- 

lond, to Thomas de Wode, Alan le Mazoun, Stephen Baggare, and Peter 
Nee!, cf one portion of a messuage and land in Heverynglond, part of the 
land lying in Lyckemillccroft, abutting on the path leading from Heveryng- 
lond to the mill called ' Lyckemylle.' Saturday after the Invention of 
Holy Cross, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3129. Grant by William sou of Roger Hace of Heverynglond, 

to Walter Neel, Thomas de Wode, Alan le Mazoun and Peter son of 
Walter Neel, of the reversion of a messuage land and meadow iii Hever- 
ynglond which would descend to him after the death of his father Roger 
and Alice his wife ; the meadow abutting on the water flowing from 
Lyckemylle to Swenyngton. Saturday before St. Dunstan, Bishop and 
Confessor, 23 Edward II F. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3130. Grant by Walter Neel, of Heverynglond, to Alan lo Mazoun, 

Alexander Fysch, Thomas de Wode, Stephen Baggare and Clement Hare 
of a messuage with land in Heverynglond. Thursday after St. Augustine, 
Bishop and Confessor, 23 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3131. Grant by John de Muckelhil of Schanyngthone, to Alan 

Mason of Heveringloud, and Joan his wife, of a piece of land in Hevering- 
lond. Wednesday after St. Matthew the Apostle, 17 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3132. Release by Roger the vicar of Heveringlond, Richard 

Fichs of Norwich, and William Stradebrok of Cnustune, to Thomas de 
Wode of Heveringlond, of all their right in land in Heveringlond which 
they had of the feoffment of Alan Masuu. Monday before the Resurrection, 
43 Edward III. 

[Norf.] A. 3133. Grant by Richard Cole and John Ateforthe of Hevering- 

lond, to Robert Warde, chaplain, Thomas his brother of Wellingham, 
Walter Coupere and William Dousing of Heveringlond, of land in Hever- 
inglond, abutting eastward on the common path from Munjoye Grene to 
Licke Mille. Wednesday after the Epiphany, 11 Richard II. Tivo seals. 

[Norf.] A. 3134. Grant by William Tertel of Cleye, that whereas Sir 

William de Montekanisio has granted to him the tenement that Robert Tertel 
his late father, held of him in Cleyc ; if by inquisition he be proved to be a 
bastard in an ecclesiastical or civil court, he will restore the tenement to 
Sir William, under penalty of 100s. to be paid within a month of failing to 
make such restitution. Foxlye, St. Matthew's day, 55 Henry III. Seal. 



158 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Norf.] A. 3135. Grant by Geoffrey Pecche to William son of Aeliz, of lO*. 

that Thomas cle Burc owes yearly for land in Appletun, to be held by 
William within the service of one knight's fee in Oxecroft which he holds 
of Geoffrey. Witnesses : William de Frenei, William Pecche, Richard 
Merveillus, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3136. Agreement whereby Reiner sou of Peter de Hecham, grants 

to Albert the prior, and the monks of St. Pancras [at Lewes], for 6 marcs, 
the mill on the moor which he holds of them for Hie, and laud adjoining the 
mill which he held for 2d. yearly, for three years from the morrow of the 
nativity of St. John the Baptist, A.D. 1239; with reversion to him for 
life at the end of that term, paying 2d. for the land and 33*. for the 
mill yearly. A.D. 1239. 

[Norf.] J^ f 3137. Grant by Robert le Chaumberleyn of Hikelingge, to Sir 

William son of Sir Warin de Monte Canisio, of 6s. 8^d. yearly rent, to be 
paid by the tenants specified for land at Chaphus, for parts of a rush-bed 
(jungerie),for a rush bed in Me Harwe,' and for other lands and messuages 
in Hikelingge. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Valayns, Thomas de Hikelingge, 
and William de Parker, knights, and others (named). St. Peter ad 
Vincula, 12 Edward I. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3138. Grant by Crestiaua daughter of Walter Flegard of Hecham, 

to William de London', for 20s., of her messuage in Hecham adjoining that 
of Miracula Flegard her sister, paying \^d. yearly. Witnesses : Hugh eon 
of Peter, Simon de Lectone, and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Norf.] JL. 3139. Declaration by Walter Davy of Cremplesham, that he has 

received a release (herein recited) from John the prior, and the canons of 
Thonebregg to himself, us their tenant, of all arrears of lls. yearly rent due 
from him for a tenement in Cremplesham up to the nativity of the Virgin 
Mary, 30 Edward I., provided he pay the said rent in future, dated at 
Thonebregg in their chapter house, 3 April, 31 Edward I. For the greater 
proof he has procured the seal of Roger ate Gerston, steward of the honour 
of Clare, thereto. Cremplesham, in full court of the Earl of Gloucester, 
Sunday after St. Alphege the Martyr, 31 Edward I. 

Annexed : Note of the rents of Walter Davyd in Cremplesham and by 
whom paid ; and list of tenants and the land they hold, amounting to 
20^ acres. 

[Norf.] A. 3140. Grant by Thomas son of Roger de Hyllington, to Nicholas 

de Legys, for 40s., of his messuage and land with buildings in Hecham, 
part lying in Dene and at Bradegate, together with the rents and services 
specified. Witnesses : Hugh de Caly, Simon de Lettoue, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A.. 3141. Release by Adam and Gregory, sons of Ralph [son of] Wlf ric 

de Walton, to amend the final concord between them and Adam the 
chaplain son of Wlfric de Walton and his sons Clement and John, to the 
said Adam of all their right in land he held of Ralph their father and in all 
the land that was Wlfric de Walton's in Walton. Witnesses : Alexander 
Daleucon, and others (named). Much injured. 

[Norf.] A. 3142. Grant by John de Loose of Hempstede, to Thomas de 

Suthous, Edmund de Norton, Adam Berte, of Norwich, Roger de Alby, 
Gilbert Hake, Thomas Steyk, and William Gillis of a messuage and seven 
pieces of land in Hempstede, the messuage adjoining the alder bed of Sir 
John de Ormisby, knight, called ' Dukpol,' part of the land being called 
' Hillond,' and part ' Holdfeld.' Witnesses: Edmund de Baconistorph, 
Roger Baconn, knights, and others (named). Monday before St. Agnes 
the Virgin, 13 Edward III. Seal of arms. 



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Norf. A. 3143. Release by William Tristram of Hecliam, to Stephen, the 

prior, and the church of St. Pancras, Lewes, of all his right in a pasture 
called ' Feune ' in Hecham behind the hall between the road called 
' Kedegntc ' and the prior's manor. Witnesses : Sira Thomas de 
Iii^oldestorp, and Giles de Monpynzon, knights, and others (named) 
AYc'Jut'sday after the close of Easter, 31 Edward I. 

[N T orf.] A. 3144. Eelease by Richard Swaldale of Hecliam, to Simon Baret 

the elder of Hecham, William de Shelton, and John Nelond, of all his right 
in a close in Hecham abutting westwards on the road to the mill of the 
prior of Lewes called ' Tounmille,' and southwards on the said mill. 
7 March, 11 Henry IV. 

[Norf.] A. 3145. Grant by Agatha de Bredewille to Sir William de London, 

for 'Ms. of all her land and messuage abutting on the road from Hecham 
church to Torth. Witnesses : Aubyn de Staunford, Master Thomas de 
Hecham, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3146. Grant by Hugh de Kaly to William de London, for 2 marks, 

of an acre of land in Hecham, paying 3d. yearly. Witnesses : Albyn de 
Stanford, Simon de Letthona, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3147. Grant by Peter the chaplain, son of Nicholas de West 

Waltone, to John de Halyfax, clerk of the prior of Lewes, for three marks, 
of the hind he bought of Sir William de Sculham in West Wnltone, paying 
2d. yearly and making 20 feet of the sea dyke at Neucroft. Witnesses : 
Master Gayinard, the prior's steward, Roger de Hecham, and others 
(named). 

[Norf.] A. 3148. Grant by Miracula daughter of Walter Flegard of Hecham, 

to William do London, for three marks of a messuage in Hecham abutting 
on the pool of the mill called ' Tunmulle,' paying three halfpence yearly. 
Witnesses : Albin de Stanford, Simon de Lectone. and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3149. Grant by Reginald Campeden, parson of the church of 

Castelrisyng, to the Lady Isabella, [late] Queen of England, and Sir Thomas 
de London', clerk, of a messuage with curtilage in Castelrisyng. Witnesses : 
Sir John de Staunton, steward of the household of Lady Isabella, Sir 
Edward le Blount, knights, Richard de la Rokele, steward of Lady 
Isabella's lands, and others (named). Thursday the feast of St. Lucy the 
Virgin, 21 Edward III. Seal. 

[Norf.] A. 3150. Grant by William Aylnoth to William de London', for 

100*., of his messuage in Hecham, paying 3d. yearly. Witnesses : Hugh 
de Kaly, Aubyn de Stanford, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3151. Release by Reiner son of Peter de Hecham, to the prior 

and convent of Lewes, for 7 marks, of the mill on the moor in Hecham 
called ' Mormille,' which he held for life, saving to himself a piece of land 
with a house by the mill which ho retains for his own ui;e for life. 
Witnesses: Hugh son of Peter, Simon de Lettone, and others (named). 

[Norf.] A. 3152. Grant by Richard Flegard of Hecham, to William de 

Loniioneis, for 50*., of his messuage in Hecham, paying 6d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Hugh sou of Peter, Simon de Lettuue, and others (named). 

[N'hamp. ?] A. 3153. Grant by John Mallorre of Welton, knight, to Thomas 
Martyn of Welton, of two parts of an acre in Welton lying behind Croche, 
in exchange for half an acre by bis land at Colemaneslake. Monday 
after St. Gregory the Pope, 5 Edward III. 



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A. 3154. Grant by Walter Paumfek'th to William de Londouiis, of 
land in Hechnm called ' Wilbclcscroft,' paying I2d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Hugh de Caili, Albin deStaunford, and others (named). 

A. 3155. Grant by William son of Thomas son of Roger of 
Hillingtone, to John de Teynges, the prior, and the church of Lewes, of 
land in Hillingtone that Avelina his mother released to him. Witnesses : 
Roger de Kyleby, Robert de Frausham, and others (named). 

A. 3156. Grant by Reginald de Pokedych to Miles the prior, and 
the convent of Lewes, of land in Hutwelles and the fishing in the ditch of 
Pokedych, as witnessed in the grants Thomas de If ord obtained of him. 
Witnesses : William de Alycun, John de Bosco, and others (named). 

A. 3157. Grant by William Corsoun of Holcham, to Ralph, vicar of 
the moiety of Holcham church, of land called ' Gerveyseroft,' between the 
high road to Ernnham and the meadow of Lady Dyonysia de Montecanisio. 
The Circumcision, 27 Edward I. 

A. 3158. Grant by Hugh son of Peter of Hecham, to William the 
chaplain sou of Reiner Portman of the same, for his homage and 20s., 
of laud in Hecham east of Redham, paying 3d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir 
Adam de Birlingham, William de Caly, and others (named). 

A. 3159. Demise by Nicholas Lyng, chaplain, to Edmund Jenney, 
Robert Clere, John Heydor. and Christopher Heydon, knights, William 
Paston, John Hevynynham, William Jenney, eldest son of the said 
Edmund Jenney, knight, Walter Hobert, Richard Jenney, esquires, Robert 
Pepyn, clerk, rector of Knodcshale, and twenty-nine others (named), of the 
advowson of Haryngby church, and all the manors, lands, &c. in Haryngby, 
Stokesby, Thirkeby, Runham, Tunstall, Staleham, Ingham, Brunsted, 
Hyklyng, Horssey, Berton, Smalburgh, Beeston, Edyngthorp, Witton, 
Bacton, Paslon, Swafeld, Knapton and Wursted in co. Norfolk, the manors 
of Rothenhale and Kcssynglond, and lands, &c., in Pakfeld, Kessyngloud, 
Carleton, Gesylham, Russhemero, Mutford, Hensted and elsewhere in 
Mutford hundred in co. Suffolk, which he lately had by demise of the said 
John Heydon, Robert Clere, Edmund Jenuey, knights, Walter Hobert, 
William and Richard Jenney, esquires, Thomas Bower, clerk, and 
Christopher Moy, for the purpose cf carrying out the last will of Hugh at 
Fen, esquire, touching his almshouse at Haryngby. Appoints Simon 
Throkmerton, gentleman, and John Goldyng his attorneys to deliver seisin 
of the premises. 2 June, 10 Henry VIII. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of livery of seisin at Wursted, the above 
date. 

A. 3160. Letters patent of Edward I. granting to Hugh le , Despenser 
the manor of Kirllyngton, and annulling the release made by Uespenser 
to the King and the late Queen Eleanor of all his right in the said manor 
after the death of Ela, Countess of Warwick, who held it in dower of the 
said Hugh's inheritance. Morpeth, 1 October, 21 Edward I. Portion cf 
Great Seal. 

A. 3161. Grant by Gilbert Basset, knight, to the abbot and convent 
of Daunay (de Alneto), of 11*. yearly from his mill of Curthiuton, so that 
they exact nothing else from the mill by way of tithe or otherwise during 
his life; also for the tithe of his water he grants them (3d. yearly which 
the vicar receives, for tithe of hay of all his demesne two acres in Northan 
meadow, for the tithe of the stubble of wheat a tenth of the price for which 
it is sold, &c., they releasing him from all tithes which hereafter may arise 
through the premises during his life. 

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[Oxford.] A. 3162. Grant by Adam son of Hervy and Juliana, daughter of 
John son of Hugh, his wife, to Gilbert Basset, for 10 marcs, of their mill 
of Curtlinton with the water and grinding, paying therefor yearly 2s. to 
Ingelram de Curtlinton and 2 marcs to the lords of Curtlinton. 
Witnesses : Philip Basset, Thomas Blund, and others (named). Portion 
of seal. 

[Oxford.] A. 3163. Grant by Ingeram de Curtlinton, to John sou of Hugh, 
for 13 marcs, 5*. 8d., of the above mill of Curtlinton with water and 
grinding, paying yearly as above. Witnesses : W T alter de Riparia, Robert 
de Berefold, and others (named). Seal. 

Oxford, A. 3164. Release by Gunnora de Bendinges, to Gilbert Basset of all 

her right by way of dower in the third part of Kyrlinton mill. For this 
release Gilbert has given her 10s. before Sir William de Ebor', William de 
Insula, the abbot of Abingdon, and Robert de Amaric', the King's justices 
in Eyre, at Oxford. Witnesses : Richard de Turr', Philip Basset, and 
others (named). 

[Oxford.] A. 3165. Grant by Baldwin de Munz, to Gilbert Basset, for 100 
marcs, of all his land in Kertlington, -which William de Humez, late 
Constable of Normandy, gave to Ralph de Munz his father, and the tene- 
ments of the cottagers and others named. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de 
Lexintone, William de Ebor', William de Oullewrth, John Luvel, and others 
(named), 

[Oxford.] A. 3166. Release by Walter de Marny, son of Adam de Marny of 
Kurtlinton, to Sir Philip Basset of all his right in the lands that Alice, 
mother of the, said Adam his father, formerly held in Kurtlinton. 
Witnesses : Sirs John Lovcl, Roger de Saunford, William de Insula, 
Robert le Chamberleng, knights, and others (named). 

Notts, A. 3167. Letters patent of Henry III., declaring that whereas he has 

granted to his brother William de Valence the manor of Dunham that was 
Ralph son of Nicholas's, if it escheat to the crown, and if Ralph's heir claim 
his right therein, he is unwilling that the heir should sell his right to any 
save himself or his said brother ; if his brother acquires such right he grants 
him to hold it without contradiction. Westminster, 24 December, 
42 Henry III. Portion of Great Seal. 

Notts. A. 3168. Letters patent of Henry III. to William de Valence his 

brother, to whom he has promised a certain sum from the escheats that first 
fall in, granting him the manor of Dunham after the death of Ralph son 
of Nicholas who holds it for life. In the Castle at Rothelan, 24 August, 

41 Henry III. 

Notts. j 3169. Grant by the same, to the same, of Dunham manor, which 

Robert, son and heir of Ralph son of Nicholas, released to the King after 
his father's death ; whereby the yearly fee due to Valence at the 
Exchequer will be reduced by 50/., at which value the manor is extended. 
Witnesses : ' Edward our son,' Humphrey de Boun, Earl of Hereford, Hugh 
de Veer, Earl of Oxford, and others (named). Westminster, 28 December, 

42 Henry III. Great Seal, broken. 

[Notts.] A. 3170. Grant by Henry III., to Ralph son of Nicholas, of Dunham 

manor, to be held as Reginald do Dammartin, late Count of Boulogne, held 
it, until the King shall restore it to the Earl's heir voluntarily or through a 
peace, in which case Ralph shall receive a competent exchange. 
Witnesses: Bishops of Bath, Durham and Carlisle, Hubert de Burgh, 
Justiciary, and others (named). Given by the hand of Ralph, bishop of 
Chiehester, Chancellor, Westminster, 18 February, 13 Henry III. 
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[ ] A. 3171. Gi'nnt by John , to Adam de Stratone of land 

in for a term of yeani, paying 20s. [yearly] to the convent 

of St. Albans. Witnesses: Sir David de Jarpenville, John deHarperfeM, 
and others (named). Fragment only, the document having been moreover 
cancelled. 

Notts, A. 3172. Grant by Robert [grandjson of Nicholas, to William do 

Valence, lord' of Pembroke, for oOO/., of Dunham manor, which descended 
to him from Ralph son of Nicholas, his late father, who had it by grant of 
King Henry III. ; which manor he has released to the King to the use of 
the said Sir William. Witnesses : Henry de Batonia, Guy de Rupefort', 
and others (named), 

[Notts.] A. 3173. Release by Margaret daughter of Brian atte Church, of 

Binham, to Hugh her brother of all her right in the land in Bingham that 
Agnes her mother formerly gave her. Witnesses : Hugh de Skreneton, 
of Bingham, and others (named). 

Notts. A. 3174. Grant by John Maperley son and heir of Thomas Mapericy, 

to Edward III. of laud in the King's park by Nottingham Castle lately 
enclosed by the King, in a place called ' Larkedale," between the hill called 
' Wyndeserse ' and land of the late William de Crophull, opposite tho Castle. 
23 April, 1-1 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll. 

Notts, A. 3175. Grant by John Bampton of Byston, son and heir of Gervaso 

Bampton and Margery his wife, daughter and heir of William de Normnnton, 
to Edward III. of land called ' Couhevod ' lying in tho King's lately 
enclosed park by Nottingham Castle between land of the late Alice lo 
Paumer and land of the Church of St. Nicholas. 23 April, 14> Edward III. 
Seal. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the Close Roll. 

Oxford. A. 3176. Demise by Henry VII., to Peter the abbot, and '.he convent 

Berks. of Notley co. Bucks, of the site of Caversham manor with the demesne 
lands, &c., the great garden and orchards, the waters and fishing therein, a 
plot, of mead called 'Dysshemede' and 12 acres in the mead called 
'Redyng mode,' otherwise"' the Abbot of Redyng mode,' in Reading, except 
the moat about the manor place in Caversham and all buildings in it: and of 
two water mills with the gardens belonging, the mill barge, the lock called 
' Caversham loke,' and the weirs and waters, banks and dams from the 
lock to the mills and beneath, &c., ground called ' Hergyn Eiate ' and all other 
eyotsin Caversham, the ferry passage and the ferry barge in Caversham ; for 
60 years from Michaelmas next, paying 201. yearly. Other conditions as to 
repairs, plowebote, cartebote, heybote and firebote, &c. 21 February, 
8 Henry VII. English. 

[Oxford.] A. 3177. Demise by Henry de Notingham, knight, to Adam de 
Straton, clerk, of the manor of Chakenden from Michaelmas, 1 Edward I., 
till Easter following, and for 7 years from the said Easter, in allowance of 
30/. yearly in which he is bound to Adam by a bond for 2401. for the 
.marriage of John, son and heir of William Marmiun, and for tho s;iid 
manor which he had by demise of the said Adam. If the said John die 
within the above term, his wife Margery, Henry's daughter, shall have her 
dower from the said manor. Westminster, 13 October, 1 Edward I. 

[Oxfoid.] A. 3178. Demise by Richard de Empnebergh, to Sir Adam de Stratone, 
clerk, of all the land in Chakenden that he had by grant of Sir Anselm 
Basset, knight, formerly Matilda Marinyun's dower, until John Marmyun, 
son and heir of William Marmyun, is of lawful age. For this demise and 
for the corn sown in the laud this year Sir Adam has given him 50 marcs. 
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[Oxford.] A. 3179. Demise by Adam do Siraltona, clerk, to Henry do 
Notingham, knight, for 2-10/., of the wardship of the lands and the 
marriage of John, son and heir of William Marminn, of Chakendene and 
Stoke Manniun, till the heir is of age, except the advowson of ChnkendeiKi 
church and the land that Lady Rosamund Manniun holds as dower for 
eight years 10 come ; unless she die within that term, when Henry shall 
pay 14/. yearly for her land till the end of the eight years. Witnesses: 
Sirs Hugh Druval, John de Chans', Milo Basset, Nicholas de Henreth, 
knights, and others (named). St. Mark's day, A.D. 1273. 

[Oxford.] A_. 3180. Grant by Robert Marmiun and John his brother, to Sir 
Adam do Stratone, clerk, of all issues and escheats from the third part of 
Chakendene that Lady Rosamund their mother held as dower, from the 
Purification, 2 Edward I., to St. Peter ad Vincula uext following. Frag- 
ment of seal. 

[Oxford.] A. 3181. Letters Patent of Thomas de Clara, to Lady Rosamund 
Warmyun, stating that he has authorised Sir Richard de Astone to put Sir 
Adam de Stratune, clerk, or Richard de Cestreford his attorney, in full 
seisin of 19/. yearly rent she was wont to pay him for Chakendene manor 
till the full age of John son and heir of William Marmiun, or of the 
said manor if she will not pay the rent. Merlawe, Friday after 
St. Gregory, 52 Henry III. Portion of seal rfarms. 

A. 3182. Letters Patent of Ralph Pippard, to the tenants of his 
manor of Haselee Magna, requiring them to be obedient to Sir Hugh It* 
Di'spcnser, to whom he has granted the said manor. London, 6 June, 
29 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

A. 3183. Grant by Ralph Pippard, to Sir Hugh le Despenser of the 
manor of Haselee Magna with the advowson of the church there, with 
all messuages, lands, &c., and woods in Bernewode which were afforested 
before the perambulation, lands, &c., in Lacheford, and all other liberties 
to the said manor belonging. Witnesses : Sirs William de Bert-ford, 
Fnlk de Rucote, Henry de Brully, William de Scalebrok, Thomas do 
Parco, knights, and others (named). Retherfeud Pippaid, 5 June, 29 

Edward I. 

Oxford. j^ 3184. Demise by Richard Rokeby, knight, and Thomas Henuagc, 

esquire, to Michael Hethe, of Oxford, and John Pnlkcr, of Cowley, of the 
cominandry of Sandforde with lordship of Horsepath, half of all waif's, 
strays, escheats, &c., with the prebend of Blewbery, manor of Wappesgrnve, 
Wycombe and Radnesshe, lands in Colder and rents in Hasoley to the value 
of 6*. 8c/. wholly exeepted, for 20 years from St. John Baptist's day Iiis-t, 
paying 171/. 6*. 8(1. yearly upon the font in the church under St. Stephen's 
chapel, Westminster. Michael and John to do repairs, find a priest to say 
n:u^s daily in Sandforde chapel, and priests to say mass in Temple Cowley 
chapel and Sybforde Gouer three times a week, and provide for refection 
of poor folks within the manor. Certain repairs to be done by the prior 
of St. John of Jerusalem, Michael and John finding one tiler and servant 
fin- 15 days yearly to mend the tiling of buildings in the commandiy. 
They shall have 3 yds. of broadcloth yearly at Christmas for a gown, 
or lO.v., and housebote, firebote, &c. The prior of St. John's shall 
oversee the cominandry and manors of Temple Cowley, Sybforde Goure 
and Horsepath, and keep courts there, Michael and John paying the 
steward's fee and engrossing the court rolls, Ac., itc., provided thev 
receive of Goodlakc Overtoil, farmer of Temple Rokeley manor, Wilts, 
tho farm due from him. Any doubt or variance arising to be amendeo 
by " the Chief Judge of the Common Place." Michael and John to pay 
30,. yearly to a poor woman having an interest in the farm of Merlake. 
20 October, 11 Henry VIH. English. Copy, paper book ; 4.' f pp. 

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[York.] A. 3185. Letters Patent of Hugh le Despcnser, knight, granting to 

[Line.] Philip le Despenser, his son, all his gootls and chattels iu the manors of 

Parlingtone and Hauctebarg, with the aforesaid manors. London, St. John 

the Baptist's day, 22 Edward I. 

Bucks. A. 3186. Letters of attorney of Alan Plokenet, authorising Walter 

Oxford. de Bynteworthe and Thomas le Botiller to deliver to Sir Hugh le Despenser 
full seisin of Pydintone manor. London, 14 June, 2 Edward II. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Bucks.] A. 3187. Letters Patent of Alan Plokenet, to the tenants of Pydingtone 
[Oxford.] manor, requiring them to be respondent to Sir Hugh le Despenser, to whom 

ho has granted the said manor, 14 June, 2 Edward [II.]. Fragment of 

seal. 

Oxford. A. 3188. Letters Patent of Thomas de Gredley, knight, to the tenants 

of Pyritone manor, requiring them to be respondent to Sir Hugh le 
Despenser, to whom he has granted that manor for term of his own life. 
Bath, 5 February, 2 Edward II. 

Oxford, A. 3189. Grant by Thomas de Gredley, knight, to Sir Hugh le 

Despeuser ef Pyritone manor for Thomas's life, paying therefor 70/. 
yearly. Witnesses : Sirs Robert son of Payn, William Tochet, Walter 
de Gloucestre, Walter de Pavelly, Alexander Chererel, Nicholas de 
LangeJond, John de Thauy, Nicholas do Valers and Ingram Berenger, 
knights. Bath, Wednesday the feast of St, Agatha the Virgin, 2 Edward II. 

Oxford, A. 3190. RcleasebyThomasdeGredley,knight,toSirHughle Dispenser 

of all his right in 60/. yearly he should receive from Piryton manor for term 
of his own life. Witnesses : Sirs John la Ware, Edmund de Wyliton, 
Gerard de Braybroc, John de Thany, knights, and others (named). 
London, Wednesday the morrow of St. Katherine the Virgin, 3 Edward II. 
Seal. 

[Oxford.] A. 3191. Final concord whereby John de Gyse acknowledges 
Pyryton manor to be. the right of Hugh le Despenser, the elder, to whom 
he releases it for 100 marcs. Westminster, the octave of Michaelmas, 
9 Edward II. 

Oxford. A. 3192. Letters Patent, granting pardon to John de Gyse for 

acquiring the manor of Pyryton of Thomas de Grele without licence of 
Edward, late King of England, for which reason it was taken into the 
King's hands ; and licence to grant it to the said Thomas for life, with 
reversion to the said John. Westminster, 10 May, 1 Edward II. Portion 
of Great Seal. 

[Berks.] A. 3193. Final concord between Richard bishop of Winchester} 
Reginald Bray, Thomas Lovell, Richard Guldeford, knights, James Hobert, 
Richard Emson and Thomas Lucas, plaintiffs, and William Norreys, knight, 
dcforciant, whereby the latter acknowledges the manor and advowson of 
the church of Ramenham, 30 messuages, land, wood, moor, and 107. rent 
in Ramenham to be the bishop's, as those which he with the other plaintiffs 
has by William's gift, who releases the premises to them and to the heirs 
of the said bishop, and undertakes to warrant them against John abbot of 
Westminster, for 1001. Quinzaine of St. Martin and Octave of Hilary, 
18 Henry VII. 

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Oxford. A. 3195. Agreement whereby Sir Richard de St. Wulery grants to 

Sir Hugh le Despenser the reversion of Kopford manor which Philip de 
Hoyville, Mary his wife, and Margaret their daughter hold for their lives, 
concerning which a fine shall be levied between Sir Richard and Sir Hugh 
by the quinzaine of Michaelmas next ; to levy which fine Sir Richard gives 
surety to Sir Hugh in a recognisance by statute merchant for 200 marcs, 
and will direct his letters to Philip, Mary and Margaret to attorn their 
service to Sir Hugh. London, 12 May, 2 Edward II. French. 

[Oxford.] A. 3196. Memorandum of the delivery by Sir Hugh le Despenser to 
John Bloxham, on Monday alter St. James the Apostle, 4 Edward II., 
by authority of the King's writ under the privy seal, of the manor of 
Foulbrock with its members, viz. Westhalle, Sweuebrock, Upton and 
Teinton, with all goods and chattels therein. Inventory given of the 
furniture, stock, &c., in the hull at Westhalle ; at Foulbrock in the kitchen, 
dairy, chamber at the upper end of the hall, the stable, cowshed, on the river, 
in the sheepfold, piggery, poultry yard, granary, [storeroom, bailiffs house, 
and in the fields; at Swenebrock and Teinton. Saturday the vigil of 
Palm Sunday, -1 Edward II. 

Oxford. A. 3197. Demise by Richard Rookeby, knight, and Thomas Henunge, 

esquire, farmers of the commandry of Sandforde, to John Lande of St. 
Margaretwel], of the manor place of Sandford with lands, &c., in the parish 
of Sandford, paying \Ql. yearly, and the mill called ' Sanforde Mylne ' 
with the fishweir called ' the lok,' paying 121. yearly, for 20 years from the 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist last past. Other covenants as to the 
refection of poor folks, repairs, providing a Driest for the chapel, &c. 
26 July, 11 Henry VIII. English. 

[Oxford.] A. 3198. Grant by Ralph Pichot, to the brethren of St. Paneras, in 
frank almoin, of the land and wood of Stanlache that was his mother's dower, 
for the souls of himself, Egiva his wife, William the archbishop, mid William 
de Harnesford, &c. Witnesses : Walter Tirerl, Roger de Darenteford, 
and others (named). [Twelfth century.] 

[Oxford.] A. 3199. Grant by William Young, gentleman, Marion, wife of Thomas 
Wodward, gentleman, executors of the will of Gilbert Stocton, gentleman, 
of Surrey and the said Thomas Wodward to William and Richard Fermour, 
gentlemen, of the next presentation to the vicarage or parish church of 
Shobyndon which John Thornton the prior, and the convent of Holy 
Trinity, Wallingford, by deed dated 30 March, 20 Henry VII., gave to 
Henry Reynold, of Streyteley, gentleman, and the said Gilbert Stocton. 
2 July, 15 Henry VIII. 

Oxford. A. 3200. Grant by Andrew Norwych, Richard Moldrych, clerks, and 

Godfrey atte Pirye, esquire, to the King, of their manor of Stokyng- 
chcrche with lauds, &c., in Stokyngcherche. Witnesses : John Drayton, 
Thomas! Blount, knights, and others (uamed). 12 April, 22 Richard II. 
Three seals. 

Oxford. A. 3201. Sale by William bishop of Lincoln, to Humphrey Conyngeshv, 

one of the King's justices, for 461. 13s. 4d., of the custody of Swalclift' 
manor and all other lands in co. Oxford which were John VVykham's, held 
of the said bishopric, together with the wardship and marriage of Edward 
Wykham, son and heir of the said John, till he be of full asre. 23 August, 
5 Henry VIII. English. 

Oxford. A. 3202. Grant by Hugh le Despenser, knight, to his servant, John do 

Handle, of his manor of Sweref'ord, with lands and tenements in Hogenortone 
for life. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de Gorges, Robert de Ho, Henry de 
Willemescote, knights, and others (named). Huntingdon, Sunday after 
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[Oxford.] A. 3203. Letters of attorney of Ilugli lc Despenscr, authorising 
Robert Grauntsac, clerk, to receive full seisin in his name of Swereford 
manor that wis Sir John's, son and heir of .Reginald son of Peter, with 
the goods and chattels therein, and all lands that were the said John's 
in Hogenortone. Tuesday the morrow of St. Edward, King and Martyr, 
31 Edward I. 

Oxford. A. 3204. Grant by Hugh !c Despenser, to John do Handle, for his 

life, of Swereford manor and lands, rents, &c. in Hogenortone which he had 
by gift of Sir John son of Sir Reginald, together wilh the reversion of all 
lands and tenements that Lady Joan de Vyvoun holds by way of dower in 
the said towns. Witnesses : Sirs John son of Guy, Richard Dammauri, 
"Walter de Wisthulle, knights, and others (named). 

Oxford. A. 3205. Sale by John Catisby, of London, gentleman, to Thomas 

Stafford, of Chorlebury, co. Oxford, gentleman, and Geoffrey Fordo, of 
Wnlcolt, in Chorlelmry parish, yeoman, for -121. 10*., of all woods and trees 
growing upon the lands culled ' Walcott Farm ' in Chorlebury parish, 
parcel of the possessions of Sir Richard Calisby, knight, deceased, John's 
father, one moiety to each, to cut down and carry away without inter- 
ruption of William Catisby, esquire, cousin and heir of Sir Richard Catisby, 
or of George, Richard, Edmond or Edward Catisby, John's brothers. 
2-4 January, 1-1 Elizabeth. Fragment of seal. 

Oxford. A. 3206. Grant by Eli/abeth Catcsby, late the wife of George Catesby, 

of Assheby Leger, co. Northampton, esquire, to John lialtheyn, of Eppewcll, 
co. Oxford, of the manor of Eppewell and all her lands, &c., in that town 
for 40 years, paying 51. 6s. 8d. yearly. 1 December, 22 Henry VII. 
English. Seal. 

Oxford. A. 3207. Sale by Richard Catesby of Assheby Leger, co. North- 

ampton, knight, to Geoffrey Yongt, of Swakeley, co. Oxford, gentleman, 
lor 110/., of his manor of Eppewell and all his lands. &c. in Eppewell. 
1 July, 38 Henry VIII. English. Seal. 

[Kutlmul.] A. 3208. Grant by Heury III., to Hugh Dispenser of the manor of 
Ryhalc with Belnicstorpe, and certain specified privileges. Witnesses : 
PeU-r, bishop of Winchester, Stephen de Segrave, Justiciar of England, 
and others (named). By the hand of Ralph, bishop of Chichester, 
Chancellor. Woodstock, 6 June, 17 Henry III. 

Ru'.land. A. 3209. Undertaking by Thomas de Holand, Earl of Kent, that 

Oxford. whereas King Uichard II. lately granted to him 100J. yearly out of the 
issues of the castle and. manor of Okeham, and afterwards finding such 
issues would produce only 50/. yearly, owing to other charges upon them, 
granted him the other 507. out of the manor and hundred of Edyndone, 
he will not hereafter take- above 50/. yearly from the said castle and 
manor of Okeham. Talleworth, 6 June, 4 Richard II. Portion of seal 
of arms. 

[Somors.] A. 3210. Release by Robert de Vite, to Philip Basset, of land at 
Heliswiche in the manor of Wtton which Richard de London' gave to 
William le Porter, Robert's father. Witnesses : Sir William the parson 
of Wtton, Geoffrey de Kitenore, and others (named). Seal. 
Endorsed : ' Wotton in Somerset." 

Somers. A. 3211. Letters patent of Edward I., granting to Henry de Lortiaco 

the advowson of the church of Corirevel, for which the King before the 
last justices in eyre in Somerset im pleaded the said Henry, who said it 
belonged to him by grant from Richard I. to his ancestors ; but the said 
grant making no mention of the advowsou, he had surrendered it to the 
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[Somers.] _A_. 3212. Grunt by Kobert de Punchard, knight, to Sir Philip Basset 
and his heirs who hereafter shall be lords of Wotton, of free common for 
all their beasts, and those of all their men of Wotton, in his pasture of 
Duucrcy, belonging to his manor of Cudecumbe, saving the corn of himself 
and his men of Cudecumbe. Witnesses : Sir Th. le Blun, knight, Sir 
Roges de Purloc de Douery, knight, ;md others (named). Seal of arms. 

Endorsed : " Wotton in Somerset." 

Sorners. _/^. 3213. Grant by David, the abbot, and the convent of Neath to Sir 

John Jngge, knight, of the manor of Exeforde and all their lands, tenements, 
mills, &c., in Chubbizete, Sclmrpecote, Niewelonde, Lavcrcoumbe, Blake- 
londe and Alschaue, for his life, paying 13/. 6.?. 8d. yearly. Witnesses: 
Robert de Penres, Henry de Humframville, John do Beaumunt, knights, 
and others (named), 14 October, 16 Edward II. 

[SODKTS.] _^_. 3214. Memorandum of the delivery by John de la Beche, knight, 
by authority of the King's writ, lo Sir Hugh le Dispenser, of Henton 
manor belonging to Walter de Langetou, bishop of Coventry and Lichlield. 
Inventory of the goods and chattels in the hall, kitchen, dairy, granary, 
stable, cowshed, cart and plough sheds, windmill, piggery and barn. 
Saturday before St. John the Baptist, 3 Edward II. 

Somers. A. 3215. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Goldclyve 

to Sir John Inge, knight, of the manors of Prestone and Selver, for life, 
paying a red rose yearly for the first ten years, and 201. yearly thereafter. 
\Yitncc-ses : Sirs William do Monte Acuto, John Mauduyt, Johnde Erlegh, 
Thomas de Murlebergh, William de Whitefeld, knights, and others (named). 
London, Tuesday the vigil of the Annunciation, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

Somers. A. 3216. Duplicate of the above. Corstone ia Somerset, 24 April, 

G Edward III. fragment of seal. 

Somers. A. 3217. Demise by William de Borhunte, with consent of Agues his 

wife, to Sir Philip Basset, of all the land and tenement he had as his wife's 
dower in Subarewe from St. John Baptist's day to Michaelmas next, and 
from that date for a term of eight years, paying 4 marcs yearly. Witnesses : 
Sirs lloger de Saunford, William de Insula, Hubert de Ruly, Geoffrey 
le Ohaumberleng, knights, Roger de Ticheburn, and others (named). 
St. John Baptist's day, 44 Henry III. Seal. 

SonK-rs. A. 3213. Demise by Sir Philip Basset, to Sir William de Insula, of the 

above premises in Subarewe for eight years from Michaelmas, 44 Henry III., 
paying 4 marcs yearly. From Bare Wood Sir William shall only take 
what is necessary for repair of the ploughs and other utensils, and from 
Blakemore Wood, housobote, heybote, and fuel. W'itnesses : Richard de 
lluly, John de Cormaill', lloger de Kalestone, &c., knights, and others 
(named). 44 Henry III. Portion of seal. 

Soruers. A. 3219. Demise by John le Russ, to Sir Philip Basset, of the land 

and tenement in Subarewe which he had by grant of Robert Punsond, for 
eight years from Michaelmas, 44 Henry III., paying 8 marcs yearly. Same 
covenants as above as to wood. Witnesses : Sirs Roger du Samford, 
William del Ydle, Hubert de Ruly, Geoffrey le Chamberleng, knights, and 
others (named). 44 Henry III. 

[Somers.] A. 3220. Grant by William de Monte Acuto, sou of Drew (Di-oci) 
de Monte Acuto, to Philip Basset, of all his laud in Therlebergh, paying 
a pair of gilt spurs or Gd. yearly. Witnesses : Ralph de ArJorn, Thomas 
and Nicholas de Sanford, brothers, and other.- 



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Sorners. A. 3221. Grant by John de Nevile, to Philip Basset, of his manor of 

Wotton, to hold by the service of the sixth part of a knight's fee. 
Witnesses: Gilbert Basset, John Biset, William Maudut, and others 
(named) . Seal. 

Somers. A. 3222. Letters of attorney of John Cheyne of Pynne, Robert 

Stowell and Robert Hyll, esquires, authorising John James and John 
Walsshe to deliver seisin of the manors of Whetehyll, Estlyddeford, 
Fodyngton, Radestoke, Radyngton, Wodeford, and AVelleslegh with the 
advowsons of the five first-named places, and six messuages, lands and rents 
in Myddelcote, Melles, Blakcryche, Lyddeford, and Langsutton,toGenofefa, 
wife of William Say, son and heir of John Say, knight, and kinswoman 
and heir of Cicely Kyryell, deceased, as being daughter of John Hyll, son 
of the said Cicely. 18 November, 12 Edward IV. Three seals. 

Somers. A. 3223. Grant by Henry, Earl of Northumberland, to Henry Pole, 

knight, lord of Montague, of the manor of Stupull, paying 40s. yearly, in 
return for the surrender of an annuity of 40/. issuing from the manor and 
lordship of Petworth, Sussex, previously granted to him by the said Earl. 
Guy Bounildi and Philip Acton appointed attorneys to deliver seisin. 
8 July, 23 Henry VIII. Portion of seal of arms. 
Endorsed : Memorandum of livery of seisin, 26 July, 23 Henry VIII. 

Somers. A. 3224. Letters of attorney of Henry Pole, knight, lord of 

Montague, appointing Anthony Gilbert and Hugh Pawlet to receive pos- 
session of Stapull manor. 12 July, 23 Henry VIII. 

Somers. A. 3225. Surrender by Roger Hunte, to Henry VI. of the manors of 

Dorset. Corimalet, Stoke under Hampden, Milton Faucomberge, Stratton up Fosse, 

Kent. Inglescombe, Norton cum Welweton, Wydecombe, Farenton, Laverton, 

Wales. Westharpetre, and Shepton Malet co. Somerset, and Ryme co. Dorset, with 

the advowson of the college and free chapel of Stoke under Hampden, and 

the advowsons of the churches of the manors of Corymalet, Shepton Malet, 

and Stratton up Fosse, &c. ; the manors of Magor in the marches of Wales, 

and of Maydencote and Sellynges in Kent. 20 February, 21 Henry VI. 

Seal. 

A. 3226. Duplicate of A. 3225. 

Hants. A. 3227. Grant by Thomas de Bellocatnpo, Earl of Warwick, to 

the King, of Brokenhurst manor in the New Forest. Witnesses : 
William de Edyndon, bishop of Winchester, John de Veer, Earl of Oxford, 
Roger de Bellocampo, Richard la Vache, and Edward de Sancto Johanne, 
knights. Westminster, 2 June, 35 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

Annexed: Letters of attorney of Thomas de Bellocampo, Earl of 
Warwick, appointing Henry Sturmy and John atte Wode to deliver seisin 
of Brokenhurst manor. 2 June, 35 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

[Hants.] A. 3228. Licence to Gilbert Basset to enclose two acres of wood to 
increase his park of Fosterne. Witnesses : W., bishop of Carlisle, Hubert 
de Burgo, Earl of Kent, and others (named). Wudestok, 1-5 June, 
19 Henry III. Portion of Great Seal. 

Hants. A. 3229. Grant by Edward II., to Hugh le Despenser, the elder, of 

free warren in all his demesne lands in Asshele not within the limits of 
the King's forest. Westminster, 24 May, 10 Edward II. Portion of 
Great Seal. 



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Hauls. A. 3230. Label, apparently, of receptacle containing certain documents 

relating to Estworldeliam manor, viz., a grant to the King by John de 
Burghersshe of the same, two letters of attorney, four ancient charters, 
and a grant by the same John and letter for delivery of seisin of the park 
of Worldham to the said King. [Edward III.] 

[Hants.] A. 3231. Grant by John de Venuz, to Sir Adam Gordun, knight, of 

two meadows in Est Wordleham called ' Reyualdesmor ' and ' Kenemede," 
and 52s. 8rf. rent in Est Wordleham and Kingeslye, payable by the tenants 
specified, for Sir Adam's life : in exchange for which Sir Adam has granted 
him the manor of Folele which he held for life by demise of John de Venuz, 
father of John above named. 

Hants. A. 3232. Letters of attorney of John de Burghersshe, knight, 

authorising Thomas Chaumberleyu to deliver seisin to King Edward of 
Worldham park, by the King's forest of Wolmere. Tuesday the feast of the 
Apostles Simon and Jude, 45 Edward III. Seal of arms. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, 
July, 48 Edward III. 

Hants. A. 3233. Demise by John de Holand, Earl of Huntingdon, to Robert 

Beverle of Playteford manor, to hold from the present date to the feast of 
St. Hilary next, provided he commit no waste therein. London, 
October 31, 13 Richard II. French. Seal. 

Hants. A. 3234. Letters of attorney of John de Holand, Earl of Huntingdon, 

authorising Janekyn Verdon, his esquire, to receive from Robert Beverle 
seisin of Playteford manor. London, 17 October, 13 Richard II. French. 
Seal of arms. 

Hants. A. 3235. Grant by Thomas Wyat of Alyngton, Kent, knight, to 

Thomas Wryothesley of Tychefeld, in co. Southampton, esquire, of his 
manor of Bromewich alias Bromewich Chyllyug and Meou in Tychefeld 
parish, and of fifteen messuages, lands, and 4*. rent in Tychefeld, 
Bromewich Chyllyngand Meon. Appointment of Edmund Clerke, Thomas 
Iiyth',and William Sutton as attorneys to deliver seisin of the premises. 
4 April, 29 Henry VIII. 

[Hants.] A. 3236. Grant by Alexander de Crowe, to Walter de Marisco, sou 

of Geoffrey de Marisco, of Andover, for 20 marcs, of land with a messuage 
in Brudemere which he bought of William de Gerardestuue and Amice his 
wife, receiving yearly from the said Walter a pair of gloves, price one 
penny. Witnesses : Sirs Brian de Guvice, Richard de Wigbere, and others 
(named). 

[Hants.] A. 3237. Grant by Sir William 'de Valencia, to Roger, the abbot, and 
the convent of Hyde, of 15 acres upon Hoggindon called ' la Suthlangclond,' 
adjoining their demesne land in Colingeburn manor, in exchange for 
7 acres which they granted to him within his new park called ' la Fridhe,' 
2^ acres without the said park but adjoining it, and pasture called ' Buksticlie ' 
of 30 acres within the said park of the abbot's ground. Witnesses : Sirs 
Henry Huse, William de Bucell', Richard de Havering', James le Sauvago, 
knights, and others (named). May, 40 Hen. III. 

Hants. A. 3238. Grant by Richard Bagge, of Southampton, son of Richard 

Bagge, deceased, late burgess of that town, to Richard le Someter, burgess 
of the same, of his grange with land at Kyngeslond in the suburbs of the 
town, in the west end of ' Seinte Marie-stret', and land by Craumpelane 
at Nuweton'. Witnesses: Roger Norraaund, alderman, Nicholas le 
Mondunard and Robert atte Barre, bailiffs of Southampton, and others 
(named). Michaelmas, 5 Edward III. 



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IIants._ A. 3239. (1.) Grant by Henry III., to Netley abbey (Suncle Marl* <Je 

[Dorset.] Loco Saudi Edwardi) which he has founded, of the site of the abbey with 

[Snnvy.] the lands of Letehele, Hone, Welewe, Totynton, Goineselne, Norlege, 

Deverel Kyngeston, Waddon, Ayhsleg, and Lacton, with rents in Cheiieton, 

Southampton, nnd Suthwerk, 100 acres in Shyre manor and advowson of 

the church there, and of many liberties and privileges. Witnesses: 

William do Valencia, ' our brother,' John Munscl, provost of Beverlej', 

Master W. de Kilkenny, archdeacon of Coventry, and others (named). 

Westminster, 7 March, 35 Henry III. Transcript, 

Hunts. Annexed : (2.) Grant by same, to same, of free warren on their lands in 

Dorset. Letteleg', Hune, Shotteshale, Westebroc, and Shelling in co. Southampton, 

Surrey. \Vuddoii and Ayhsleg' in Dorset, and Gumeshulne and Shyre in Surrey, 

which are not within the limits of the King's forest, of a weekly market 

in Hune manor on Mondays, and a two days' fair at their manor of Welewe 

yearly, on the vigil and the clay of St. Margaret the Virgin. Norwich, 

20 March, 35 Henry III. Transcript. 

A. 3240. Duplicate of A. 3239 (1.). 

[Haute.] A. 3241. Grant by Robert Beverle, to John de Holaud, Earl of 
Huntingdon, of all his estate in Playtefbrd manor, whereof he is seised by 
virtue of letters patent of Edward 111. granting to him the wardship of two 
parts of all lands and tenements that were Rcynakl Perot's, deceased, which 
came into the King's hands through the nonage of the heir. London, 
16 October, 13 Richard II. French. Seal. 

[Hauls.] A. 3242. Agreement between Theobald the abbot, and the convent 

of Tyron', (Andewelt) and Alan Basset to settle their disputes. They 
release to Alan all claim in Hoc (Hook) wood and give him land' in the 
field ' del su ' of the chapel of Mapeldurewelle, retaining one third of the 
moor called 'Estmore.' He restores them a way sufficient for a horse laden 
to go along with his leader in the head of his tillage toward thu water of 
Mapeldurewelle to the house of Enedcwclle. Present : witnesses from. 
Bradenestoke and St. Froinund, Gilbert Basset, Roger de Dantcsia, Alan 
de Sanford, and others (named). Morrow of the Nativity of St. John the 
Baptist, A.D. 1223. Much injured. 

Hauls. A. 3243. Release by Edward Hastynges, knight, brother of Hugh 

Hastynges, esquire, to the King of all his right in land in Sutton 
Scoteneye, which formerly belonged to Hugh Ha&tynges, knight, father of 
John Hastynges, brother of Hugh Hastynges, father of Hugh Hastynges, 
father of Hugh Hastynges, Edward's brother. Westminster, Sunday, 
February 10, 5 Henry [IV.]. Seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll. 

Hams. A,. 3244. Grant by John de Niweton, son of Stephen de Niweton, 

late burgess of Southampton, to Thomas de Wendovere, of 6s. yearly quit 
rent issuing from land in Southampton that Thomas Hardewyne holds in 
Smith Street, All Saints parish. Witnesses : Philip de Thame, prior of 
the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, warden of Southampton, Nicholas 
Sampson, the elder, mayor, Richard Imb[er]d, bailiff, and others (named). 
Portion of common seal. 

H-.inis. A. 3245. Release by Roger de Halewell, chaplain, and Robert dn 

Stuyndrope, clerk, attorneys of Sir Robert de Bourne, executor of the will 
of John de Petercsfeld late burgess of Southampton, to John de Mocnstoke, 
of all Sir Robert's right in land in Southampton in All Saints parish, in 
English Street, by ' la Castel lane.' Witnesses : John Forster, mayor of 
Southampton, Nicholas Sampson, the younger, bailiff, nnd others (named). 
Monday before lit. Dunstan the Bishop, 10 F.iKvunl HI. Seal and portion 
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Ilaats. _A__ 3248. Grant by Thomas de Wendovere, burgess of Southampton, 

to John de Hockele, co-burgess and sailor of the same, of land in South- 
ampton in All Saints' parish in English Street, by ' In Castellane.' Thursday 
alter the Purification, 16 Edward 111. Seal. 

Hants. j^ 3247. Grant by John Dykeman, brother of Thomas Dykeman, 

burgess of Southampton, to Luke Bassinger, son and co-heir of William 
Bassinger the younger, late burgess of the same, of \8s. yearly quit rent 
issuing from three adjoining houses in Southampton in Smith Street, 
paying 3. yearly. Witnesses : John lloudo and Nicholas Sampson, 
bailiffs of Southampton, and others (named). Feast of St. Peter ad 
Vincula, 15 Edward 11. 

[Keut.] A. 3248. Letters Patent of John son of Elias de la Mare, desiring the 

tenants of Tremworthe manor in C'rundale parish to be obedient to lady 
Gunnora de Vuloignes, to whom he has released the said manor and 
advowson of Crundale church with which she lately enfeoffed him. 
Aisshemere, 12 April, 33 Edward I. 

Hants. ' A. 3249. Letters Patent of Edward III., appointing Edward de 
Sancto Johanne, knight, to receive from John de Burghersshe, knight, full 
seisin of Est Worldeham manor and all John's lands and rents in Est 
Worldeham, Nuttele, and Kyngesle. Westminster, 9 July, 48 Edward III. 
Portion of Great Seal. 

Hants. J. 3250. Letters of attorney of John de Burghersshe, knight, 

appointing Thomas Chamberleyn, of Hesshetc, to deliver to Edward 111, 
full seisin of his manor of Est Worldeham and of his lands and rents in 
Est Worldeham, Nuttele, and Kyngesle. Mandate to the tenants therein 
to be respondent to the King. 9 July, 48 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close 
Roll. 

Hants. A_. 3251. Grant and surrender by John de Burghersshe, knight, to 

Edward 111. of the above manor, &e. Witnesses: John Knyvet, 
Chancellor, Richard Lescrope, Treasurer of England, Nicholas de Carru, 
Keeper of the Privy Seal, Edward de Seint John, Bernard Broeas, IIm;h 
Camoys, and Ralph de Norton, knights. 9 July, 48 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Endorsed as above. 

Hants. A. 3252. Grant by same to same of his park of Worldham, by the 

King's forest of Wolmere. Tuesday the feast of the Apostles Simon and 
Judo, 46 Ed ward III. Portion of seal. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close lloll, 
July, 48 Edward HI. 

Hunts. J_ t 3253. Release by Thomas, son and heir of John do Veimz, to 

Sir John de Burghersshe, knight, of all his right in East Worldham 
manor, '22 February, beginning of 23 Edward 111. Seal. 

[Hauls.] A. 3254. Grant by John le Mareschal of Bovcndor.e, knight, to 

John de Burghersshe, knight, of East Worldham manor and 15*. yearly rent 
issuing from Niitleghe manor for term of the grantor's life, paying 26 mares 
yearly. 9 May, 21 Edward III. Seal. 

Hants, A.. 3255. Grant by John de Romesey, to Edward III. of 4 acres 

of land and wood in Est Worldham park. St. Peter ad Vincula, 
49 Edward III. Seal. 



172 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Hants.] A. 3256. Letters patent of Edward III., under the Privy Seal, 

appointing Adam do Hertyugdon, bis clerk, to receive full seisin from 
William Sandale, of land by Beuesworth wood called ' Sandale Innehome,' 
and otber lands in Woliner forest emparked in tbe King's park of 
Worldham. Windsor, 1 July, 49 Edward III. French. Portion of 
Privy Seal. 

[Hants.] A. 3257. Grant by William Sandale, to Edward III. of the above 
land. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de Norton and Philip de Poppeham, 
knights, and others (named). 1 July, 49 Edward III. Seal. 

Suff. A. 3258. Grant by Henry III,, to William de Valencia his brother, 

of Bretun soke which Philip de Albiniaco, who held it of the King's bailiff 
for Bretons' lands (de terris Britonum), formerly demised to William de 
Chaeny, who surrendered it to the King, by whom it was granted to 
Robert Wiileraud, his steward, who again enfeoffed the said Chaeny 
therein to be held of the said Robert, till they both released their right 
therein to the King at Westminster to the use of the said William de 
Valencia. Witnesses : W. bishop of Worcester, E. bishop of Salisbury, 
Simon de Monte Forti, Earl of Leicester, Roger le Bigot, Earl of Norfolk 
and Marshal of England, and others (named). 4 June, 41 Henry III. 
Portion of Great Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3259. Grant by William de Oddinggeseles, to Philip Basset, of all 

the land in Eustone which he had by gift of John de Bello Campo, doing 
foreign service to the lord of the fee, and to himself the service of a fortieth 
part of one knight. Witnesses : Nicholas de Saunford, Thomas le Blund. 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3260. Grant by Henry III., to Philip Basset of the manor of 

Kereseye that Hubert de Roylli gave the King to secure his good will in a 
certain trespass he had committed against the King's peace. Bordeaux, 
20 April, 27 Henry III. Great Seal. 

A. 3261. Duplicate of A. 3259. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3262. Grant by William Martel, Albreda his wife, and Geoffrey 

Martel, their son aud heir, in frank almoin, to the abbot and monastery of 
Colchester of their manor of Snape and Aldeburc, the abbot and chapter of 
Colchester placing there a prior and monks according to the possibility of 
the place under their obedience, who shall pay them half a marc yearly, 
and say two masses weekly for the grantors. The abbot of Colchester shall 
visit the priory twice yearly with twelve horses, &c. Witnesses : William 
bishop of Norwich, Walchelin the archdeacon, Edward the dean, Osbern 
Martel, and others (named). [ Twelfth century. ~\ Copy? 

[Staff. ?] A. 3263. Grant by Cristina, daughter of William Wufrey, of Fore- 
gathe of Stafford, to Trcntham church and the canons there in frank 
almoiu of 12(1. yearly rent issuing from her land ofMedford. This grant 
she made of her own free will before she gave the said land to Matilda 
her daughter. Witnesses : William Wymer, William W 7 ufrei, and others 
(named). 

[Staff.] A. 3264. Grant by Hubert de Burgo, Earl of Kent, to Philip Basset 

of Crokstone manor, saving to himself the liberty of making canons in 
Crokstone abbey, and to the nuns of St. Mary by Derby two marcs yearly, 
to be received from the said abbey ; doing the fourth part of the service of 
one knight. Witnesses: Sirs Gilbert Basset, John de Burgo, and others 
(named). [A.D. 1227-1243.] Portion of seal. 



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[Staff.] A. 3285. Grant by Edward [II.], to John de Eltlmm, his son, of the 

remainder after his own decease o? the castle, manor, and honor of 
Tutteburv, which belonged to Thomas, late Earl of Lancaster, by whom it 
was forfeited through rebellion. York, 9 July, 10 Edward [II.]. Portion 
of Great Seal. 

[Suff. ?] A. 3266. Release by Gundreda de Tudeham, to Ydonia the prioress, 

and the convent of Wikes in frank almoin of the services of Simon son of 
Luke le Petit, of Oteleye, and Stephen son of Gerard, of Swiulond, viz. 
4s.7%d. yearly rent, and the service of John Ailild', for certain assarted 
land they hold in Swinlond, one end abutting on the wood of Morsehaye, 
tha other on Swinlond meadow. Witnesses : Sirs William sou of Reinard, 
Hernald de Otteley, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3267. Release by Agnes, daughter and heir of Roger Bramford, of 

Sproiiton, late the wife of Geoffrey Ingenolf, of Waudingfeud Parva, to the 
prior and convent of the Apostles Peter and Paul at Ipswich, for lOOs., of 
all her right in lands, &c., formerly her father's, in Sprouton, which they hold 
by gift of herself and her predecessors. 6 April, A.D. 1295, 23 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3268. Grant by Walter de Bures, chaplain, to the same of the 

messuage he lately acquired of Robert Drayl in St. Peter's parish, 
Ipswich". Witnesses : Thomas le Rente, Walter de Westhale, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3269. Grant by William son of Adam de Cleydon, to Roger 

Justus, of pasture in Thurlestone, paying I2d. yearly. Ipswich, Thursday 
before St. Margaret the Virgin, 28 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3270. Release by William son of Ailward, to Adam de Argogcs, 

of all his land in Haugingebluntesdon and Westwydehulle. Witnesses : 
Sir Nicholas de Lusteshulle, Roger de "Wrytel", Philip le Bret, and others 
(named). Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3271. Grant by Juliana de Hastynges, Countess of Huntingdon, to 

John Randulf her cook, of laud in the parishes of Preston, AVyeham, and 
Brewes, part lying at Grove, part at Deyreston in Preston parish, for term 
of his life. Nativity of St. Mary, 30 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3272. Grant by Richard de Bordeshowe, son of Manger de 

Bordeshowe, to the church and canons of St. Peter and St. Paul of 
Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land in Sproutune in the pasture called 
' Crauford,' abutting southward on a meadow called ' Holm,' and north- 
ward on the land and messuage of Roger de Bordeshowe. Witness.es : 
Sirs Geoffrey de Badel', Nicholas de Aungervill', and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Suff. ?] A. 3273. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter'.", 

Ipswich, to Henry son of Heury, of 30 acres in Beringham, paying S2d. 
yearly, and of their land called ' Lusterdole ' in Heppurham, and four acres 
of heath by the service of 8d., saving the King's service, viz., 4d. for 
denogeld. Witnesses : William de Sancto Osyda, Hosebert de Glanvilla, 
Bartholomew de Culwerhiston, and others (named). 

Endorsed: Bcrmingham. 

[Suff.] A. 3274. Grant by Robert Clerk, perpetual vicar of Great Barton, 

John Osberne and John Notyngham, of Bury St. Edmunds, to William 
Methewold, spicer, and Alice his wife, and John Barwe, chandler, all of 
Bury, of their tenements in Bury in the street called ' le Cookrowe ' by 
the street called 'Bolax strete,' which they formerly had by gift of 



174 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



Thomas Bernynghtun, of Bury. Witnesses: Giles Pyrie, alderman, 
Edmund de Ltikynghith, Edmund Carleton, bailiffs, of Bury, and others 
(named). Monday the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 2 Henry IV. 
Three sails, 

[Suit] J^ 3275. Grant by Richard Stercsacre, esquire, John Holgate, and 

Simon Ulyaunt to William de Bury, Edmund Cavlton, and Thomas Clerk, 
chaplain, of Ipswich, of a tenement called ' Ilastynges ' and a messuage 
with garden and curtilage called ' Prestones,' in St. Nicholas' parish, 
Ipswich. Witnesses: John Kneppyny and John Joye, bailiffs, and 
William Wothereid, coroner, of Ipswich, and others (named). Monday 
before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 10 Henry V. 

[Norf.] A. 3276. Release by Robert the chaplain, son of John Nel, deceased, 

of Broke, and Thomas his brother, to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich, for 20*., of the messuage and land in Broke that John their father 
and Alvena his wife held at will of the said prior by servile custom : con- 
cerning which the prior had various suits against them, from which he had 
released them. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Badele, lord of the fee, 
Richard do Holebroc, Matthew de Parca, Osbert de Foro, bailiffs, and 
others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3277. Grant by Richard de Bordeshowe, to the church and canons 

of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of 3*. \^d. yearly rent, in frank 
almoin, out of 8s. yearly rent which they were wont to pay him for land that 
William son of Gregory holds of them in Sproutun parish. Witnesses: 
Sirs Geoffrey de Badele, Robert de Angerville, aad Sewal de Neuton, 
John son of Norman, Alexander de Haya, and others (named)/ Seal, 
broken. 

[Norf.] A. 3278. Release by Alice, relict of Nigel Cole, to the prior and 

convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all her right of dower in four acres in 
Brokes. Witnesses: Silvester, Matthew de Porta, bailiffs of Ipswich, 
William de Holebroc, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3279. Release by Nicholas son of Robert Duelle, of Thurlestone, 

to Martin Justuse, for 10s., of bd. yearly rent which he was wont to pay for 
two pieces of land in Thurlestone, one in the field called ' le Lundi'eld,' the 
other in the field called 'leBereht.' Witnesses: Baldwin de Pest-hale, 
Adam de Cleyd', and others (named). St. Gregory's day, A.D. 1 9 7G. 
Stal. 

[Suff.] A. 3280. Grant by Robert de Cleydun, to the canons of the Apostles 

Peter and Paul at Ipswich, in frank almoin, of the rent of 5(7. that 
Baldwin de Finttin was wont to pay to him yearly, and the fee whence it 
issued. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Brus, sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk, 
Geoffrey do Badele and Robert de Angerville, and others (named). 
[16-18 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3231. Grant by the same, to the same, of a yearly rent in the 

parish of Thurlestunc, in frank almoin. Witnesses : Baldwin [de 
Pesenhale], Robert de Ry, and others (named). Much injured. 

[Norf.] A. 3282. Release by Alan son of Robert Aylnod, of Manestune, to 

Sir Philip Basset, of all his right in the land that Robert his father bought 
of John de Westewyk in Manestune. Witnesses : Geoffrey do Sundcr- 
land, Henry de Saha:n, Walter de la Ponde, of Bradelfeld, and others 
(named). 

Endorsed: " Wikes." 



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[Suff.] A. 3283. Release by Thomas, rector of St. Stephen's of Ipswich, to 

Aniisc son of Gilbert fie Donewico, and Avice his wife, of all his right in 
land in the parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich, abutting on the slreet called 
' Ciiifa-lam?.' Witnesses : Robert Wlfun and John do Sancto Georgio, 
bailiff.?, Silvester son of Walkelin, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3284. Grant by Geoffrey ilc Bndele, son of Robert cle Badele, to 

the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of the gift that 
William cle Badele his uncle made them of 24s. yearly rent, less fd., in 
Brokes and Turlestune, payable by the tenants named, and of lauds in 
Brokes called ' Scarboteswallelond,' ' Risewikelond,' ' Goredlond,' land 
abutting on the meadow of Ht-lioch, on Berewelle, and on Pingel's land, a 
messuage by the mill of Horsewade, pasture by Hagneford mill, and land 
before William Pikehorn's gate. Witnesses: Bartholomew de Glanvill, 
Robert de Angervill', Baldwin de Pesehale, aud others (named). Equestrian 
seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3285. Grant by Roger Merevin, of Belsted Magna, to Peter de 

Aulagia, of \d. yearly rent issuing from land [in Belstead], St. Mnthias' 
day, 26 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3286. Grant by Isabel daughter of Letitia de Ailintone, to Robert 

her son and Matilda her daughter of a messuage with a toft and croft in 
Ailintone, containing 44 ft. by 58 ft., the croft abutting on Rudich way ; 
two acres in Ailinton fields, part on Cleyfurlong by the highway beneath 
Miehelc grove, abutting one end towards Walmisford and the other towards 
Ogcrstan, part by 'gores' of Robert son of Walter son of Emma, and 
abutting on Milneweye ; 4^ acres that Letitia her mother bought of Lady 
Ysoud, late the wife of Philip son of Achai d de Ailiutone, for 47*., part by 
the tillage called ' Longewonge,' abutting on the great road from Walmisford 
to Ogcrstan, part between Gorcwong and Twelveacris and abutting on 
Billingbrok, part upon Herdewykbcnelond and abutting on Biilingbrok- 
f uriong, part between the abbot's tillage called 'Riewong' and Akirman- 
lon'd ; and 1-| acres, part lying at Buruweye plot between Andrew le 
Hermitc's land and ' le Akirmnnialond, 1 part between Me Fnrweys,' part by 
' le Gildenegore ' : paying 9(7. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Roger de Cuninlons?, 
vicar, Gerald de Wyldebeuf, Henry Fninceys, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3287. Grant by John sou of Baldwin of the church of Thurlestonn, 

to Martin Justus, of Thurleatone, of a piece of pasture that John, Martin's 
brother, formerly acquired of Andrew, John's brother, abutting westward 
on the path stretching from Roger May's land to the land of Sir Richard de 
lireits', viz. between the pasture called 'le Brocslade' arid the aforesaid 
pasture. Witnesses : Adam cle Aula, of Cleydon, William de Ry, and 
others (named). Feast of St. John ante Portara Latinam, 10 Edward 1. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3288. He-lease by William the prior of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, 

with consent of the chapter, to William son of William le Fraunk, of Belsted, 
of all their right in Id. yearly rent which he owes for meadow in Belsted of 
the monks of Auniale (dc allta Marlia), for which they impleaded the 
f aid William before the justices in eyre at Ipswich on the morrow of All 
Souls, II Edward I. Witnesses : Sirs Fnlk de Vallibtis, John de Wenham, 
Hugh Talemache, knights, and others (named), 

Suff. A. 3289. Grant by William Curlepite, of Rumburgh, to Thomas 

Nicol, wryghte, of Bungay, and Alice his wife, of the messuage and all lands, 
&e., goods and chattels he has in Rumburgh and Wysete or elsewhere in 
Suffolk ; for which they shall find him food and clothing for life, and give 
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176 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



the above messuage, and 2s. 4r7. yearly. II'. 1m does not care for the board 
provided, instead thereof and of the 2s. 4d. yearly they shall pay him 6<l. 
weekly, and for his clothiug 10s. yearly. They shall also pay his debts, 
noted on the schedule annexed. Sunday after Easter, 10 Henry IV. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3290. Grant by Thomas do Rougham, to the prior and canons of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of a piece of land with a windmill thereon in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting eastward on the pasture called Me 
Cokyspyhtil ' and westward on the highway from Ipswich to Coldone, a 
piece of meadow in Sprouton, between the bank stretching from Sprouton 
to Haneford Bridge and the meadow of Robert de Bordeshowe, and 9s. 
yearly rent from messuages in St. Peter's parish. Saturday the feast of 
St. Peter in Cathedra, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3291. Grant by the same, to the same, of all his lands and 

tenements in Belstede 'Magua, Bcbtede Parva, Chatesham, Sproutone, 
Coppedok and Wasebrok, and the reversion of two messuages, lands, and 
rents of 2s., and four hens, which Laurence le Free nnd John his brother 
hold of him for their lives, in Stok by Ipswich, Whersted and Grenewych. 
12 June, 3 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3292. Grant by Richard the dean of Codeham, to the prior and canons 

of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of 2s. yearly rent for die messuage he holds of them 
in Ipswich at Cottesloh, where timber is sold, in addition to 3s. he already 
pays for the same ; they having released the messuage that Osbert and 
Hawis his wife held of them to himself and other burgesses of Ipswich, in 
augmentation of' the house of the Friars Minor. Witnesses : Sir Ralph 
de Blumvill, archdeacon of Suffolk, Master Gervase the Dean of Ipswich, 
Peter Eborard and Hugh de Langest', bailiffs, and others (named), 
[A.D. 1233-1236.] Two seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3293. Grant by John son of Alexander de Gipewic', to the canons 

of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of his shop in Ipswich market, 
and the rent therefrom, and I2d. yearly rent from Hugh de Langestune 
for certain land, in frank almoin, save the King's service of 4(7. yearly from 
the shop and 2d. to the canons of Dodenes. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de 
Pesehaulle, knight, William and John de Beamis, and others (named). 
Seal, 

[Suff.] A. 3294. Sale and release by Gracian son of John the chaplain, and 

Agatha his sister, to Richard de Codeham, dean, and Robert, Richard, 
Henry, and Michael, brethren, for 40s., of houses with the soil in Ipswich 
by the timber market, to be held of the prior and convent of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich, by a service of 3s. yearly, saving the King's service of Id. 
ad hadgabulum. Witnesses: Thomas son of Manser, Amis the vintner, 
bailiffs, John son of Norman, Peter son of Eborard, and others (named). 
Seal 

[Suff.] A. 3295. Grant by William le Smyth, of Akynham, to Gilbert de 

Debinham and Sir John de Berdefelde, perpetual vicar of Wherstede, of a 
piece of pasture in Thurliston by the pasture of Sir Thomas dil Dale, 
knight, abutting northwards on the road from Westfelde to Cleydon. 
Sunday the feast of Holy Trinity, 33 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3296. Letters of attorney of John son of Eustace de Turbario, of 

Burstali, authorising Thomas le Cook, of the same, to deliver seisin to 
Margery his mother of land he has granted her in Burstali. Thursday the 
feast of St. Peter, 20 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3297. Confirmation by Thomas de Mendham, to the nuns of 

St. Mary's, Wikes, of n grant made to them by William de Mendliani and 
Margaret his wife, with Avelina, Margaret's sister, of land in Chcileberi, 
paying one marc yearly. Witnesses : Robert and Adam de Mundham, 
and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3298. Release by Eustace del Turpet, of Burstall, to John 

de Cleydone, of all his right in Id. yearly rent which John paid for pasture 
in Burstall parish. Friday after St. Botolph the Abbot, fl Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3299. Release by Alice, late the wife of William le Kac, of 

Hintlesham, to John, son of John Costyn, of Hintlesham, of all her 
right in the lands and tenements in Hintlesham that John Costyn, the 
father, formerly acquired of her husband and herself. Thursday the feast 
of St. Gregory, 6 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3300. Grant by William Kac, of Hintlesham, and Alice his wife, 

to John Costim, of Leyham, the younger, of land in Hintlesham. Feast of 
St. James the Apostle, 23 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3301. Grant by Thomas Ruht, son of William Thuri, of Ipswich, 

to the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul at Ipswich, for the souls of 
himself and Joote his wife, in frank almoin, of J4rf. yearly rent from land 
in the suburb of Ipswich, viz. Stoke upon the corner before the gate of 
Thomas son of Roger Palmer, paying 2d. yearly. Witnesses: Robert 
Wulfun, Matthew de Porta, bailiffs, Sir Otho, dean of Ipswich, and others 
(named). 

Suff - A. 3302. Obligation of Thomas Beneyt of Chalesham, to pay to 

William de Staunford a yearly rent of 40s. out of his lands and tenements 
in Chatesham. Friday after St. Valentine, 23 Edward III. Fragment of 
seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3303. Obligation of Hugh Bardi, vicar of Chatisham, to pay John 

Costyn of Hyntlisham, 40*. yearly rent, to be charged upon his lands 
and rents in Hyntlisham and Chatisham. Sunday after Michaelmas, 
14 Edward III. 

[Suff.] ^ A. 3304. Grant by William de le Turpet, of Burstall, to Adam 
Sabyne, of the same, and Alice his wife, of land in Burstall parish. Whit 
Sunday, 18 Edward II. Seal. 

[Sufi.?] A. 3305. Grant by "William son of Geoffrey de Badelea, to Robert 

Doi, sou of Herbert de Brokes, of three acres in Brokes, paying 27d. 
yearly and the services of the King and tho Earl of Clure. Witnesses : 
Robert, sou of Geoffrey de Badelea, Roger his brother, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Suff. ?] A. 3306. Grant by Geoffrey de Badele, knight, to Robert Joie, of 

Ipswich, for 34s., of land with pasture in Brokes in St. Peter's parish, 
between the highway and the water flowing from Horsewade mill 
towards Botflod, abutting southward on Mandulveswalle, and with all ' lo 
Rettelpond/ paying I2d. yearly. November, 47 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3307. Grant by Walter son of Silvester de Beding[field], to the 

monks of St. Mary's Snapes, in frank almoin, of land called ' Burecroft' in 
Beding[field]. Witnesses : Adam de Beding', Richard Flameng, Master 
Reimund the dean of Horford, and others (named). 

Endorsed: " Hee familia post vocata Silvester." 

Annexed : Grant by Walter Silvester, of Bedingfcld, to Richard Page, 
of Bedingfeld, for 23*., of land in Bedingfield, abutting on the prior of 
Snapes' land, paying 2d. yearly to buy incense on Walter's behalf for 
Bedingfield church. Witnesses : Adam de Bedingfeld, William le 
Flemeng, and others (named), 

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178 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



Suff - A. 3308. Demise by lady Katharine Wellyng, the prioress, and the 

convent of Wykes to Thomas Sweyn, of Hynttelisham, of a tenement 
called 'Pepewhil is' in Ilynttelisham, and (bur pieces of the demesne lands 
of their manor called ' Chalisham-halle ' lying in the same place, part 
abutting on the highway from Hynttelisham church to Haddcieygh north- 
ward and land called ' Coppedokeroft ' eastward, part abutting on the road 
from the tenement called ' Begelys ' to Hynttelisham church ; to be held 
from Michaelmas last for his life and a year longer, paying 26s. 8d. yearly. 
Sunday before Christmas, 8 Henry VI. 

[Snff.] A. 3309. Release by Geoffrey de Badele, knight, to the prior and 

convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in 6s. Gd. yearly rent that 
Richard do Bordeshowe and Manser his father paid him for land in Brokes 
e died ' Seveneacres ' ; in exchange for half a marc rent that Geoffrey de 
Fakedune, uncle of Geoffrey, paid for land he held of them in Burstalle 
and Fakedune. Witnesses : Sir William, prior of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, 
Sir Richard Dean of Codenham, Robert de Angerill', and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3310. Release by Robert son of Baldwin de Cleydon, to the 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, in frank nlmoin, of all 
the lands, c., they hold of his fee in Thnrlestone or elsewhere. 
Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Badele, Baldwin de Pesehale, William de 
Cleydon, and others (named). 

[Snff.] A. 3311. Grant by Walter de Stanbregge to John Costin, son of John 

Costin, of Sparkeford, and Matilda his wife, of land called ' Atheleyses- 
lond ' in Ilynllesbam parish, by the water running from Wassebrok mill 
to the mill of John Costyn, the elder. Sunday before the Apostles Simon 
and Jude, 12 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3312. Grant by John Costin, of Ipswich, and Isabella his wife, to 

Alice, Margaret, and Cristina, their daughters, of their messuage in the 
parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich, paying to the grantors a clove of gilly- 
flower, and 5s. yearly to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey Kempe, warden of Ipswich, Vivian son of Silvester, 
Roger le Neve, and others (named). 

[Snff.] A. 3313. Defeasance of a bond whereby John Costyn, of Sparkeford, 

the elder, is bound to pay to Nicholas de Sparkeford 8/. at his house at 
Bergholte at the three terms specified, granting that if John pny 4/. at 
those terms by equal instalments, then the said obligation shall be void. 
Brannford, 5 March, 10 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

rsiiff.] A. 3314. Release by Richard son of Richard Fader, of Ipswich, 

deceased, to John Harneys, of Ipswich, of all his right in 30?. yearly 
rent that Thurstan del Cley used to pay to his said father for a messuage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. March, 24 Edward I. 

[Snff.] A. 3315. Grant and release by William son of Walter Silvestre, of 

Beddingefeld, to the prior and monks of Siiapes of land in Beddingefeld in 
frank almoiri, save 2d. yearly rent to Beddiugfeld church. Witnesses : 
William Flemeng, Thomas Cordebuef, and others (named). 

[Essex.] A. 3316. Grant by Robert de Hastinges, to the nuns of Wikes of 5s. 

of the rent that his uncle Ralph de Berners owes him, in frank almoin. 
Witnesses : Gilbert Carbunel, Blacsalt, William Bret, nnd others (named). 
Annexed : Final concord between Constance, prioress of Wykes, plaintiff, 
and Matthew de Lincam, deforciant, concerning 5*. rent in Berneston. The 
prioress claims 40*. for arrears of the said rent, which however she releases 
to Matthew on his acknowledging that he owes her the said rent, to be 
received at Berneston out of the tenement which Ralph de Berners holds 
of him there. Chelmsford, the Octave of Hilary, 19 Henry III. 



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[Norf.] A. 3317. Grant by Ralph do Blanchewilla, by request of Annasia his 

[Suff.j wife and with consent of his heirs, to the canons of the Apostles Peter and 
Paul at Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land <>u Bregga which is of the fee, of 
St. Nicholas, Ipswich, which William de Blanchcvilhi held o!' him, one acre 
by Wcnsismere which Roger, brother of the grantor, held of him, two acres 
in Oxsecropft that Gerard de Turlestune held, and land of the fee of Broches 
that William aforesaid held. Witnesses : Alan, the dean, Edmund son of 
Eilwi, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3318. Appointment by John Rodlond, son and heir of the late 

Reginald Rodlond, of the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to pay 
to the heirs of Sir Roger Loveday a yearly rent of 4*. for a tenement in 
Spronton which they held of him, he being the mean between them and the 
said heirs. Saturday the Nativity of St. Mary, 30 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A.. 3319. Grant by Rechinald son of William Pingel, of Turlestun, for 

A\s., to Baldwin de Cleid" of all the hind that was his father William's in 
Turlestun, paying Id. yearly. Witnesses : Robert de Riemes, William de 
Blanchewill, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3320. Grant by Laurence le Fro, of Beiestede, to John le Man, of 

the same, of land in Belested, paying 6d. yearly. Witnesses : John de 
Beiestede, Robert de Bordeshowe, and others (named). 

[Suff.] J 3321. Confirmation by Robert de Hadleg', son of Nicholas de 

Hadleg', to the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul at Ipswich of the 
gift that Nicholas his brother made them of his lands and rents, &c., in 
Hintlesham parish, viz., land by Gosecruft, part of the wood called 
' Merwoneswode ' and land adjoining, two acres at Pikeslond, meadow with 
wood at Rugcs, &c., and rents, including 6d. the canons were wont to pay 
Nicholas for Wnlvardeslond, and the rent he had in Cnpcles parish. 
Witnesses : Sir Herbert de Alicun, sheriff of Suffolk, Geoffrey de Badele, 
and others (named). [11-10 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Suff.] j. 3322. Grant by Alan, merchant, of Ipswich, to William do Heis. 

chaplain, for I8i., of a curtilage in St. Nicholas' parish, Ipswich, paving 
4d. yearly. Witnesses : Robert Wlfun, Richard Fader, bailiffs, Simon 
Blondel, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3323. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of the 

Apostles Peter and Paul [at Ipswich] to Martin Justuse, of Thurlestone, of 
five pieces of land in Thnrlestone, part adjoining the meadow called 
'Estmedwo' oil the west and land called ' le Berenaker ' on the north, 
part by the wood called ' Wlpet,' and part called ' le Lechemere,' in 
exchange for three pieces in Thurlestone, part by land called ' Andresdele- 
niore,' part abutting on Estmedwe : also grant of six pieces of land in 
Thurlestone, part by land called ' Sedewytoft ' and abutting on ' le 
Norhtmedwe,' part abutting on pasture of the rector of Akenham, part in 
the field called ' Bereht,' part abutting on ' le Broccsscladc," part in 
'Bereht' by Wansiesmerc and abutting on ' le Broesclade,' and part at ' le 
Kyzcres,' doing therefor the service they owe for two pieces of land which they 
held of Adam de Cleydon's fee, who granted them to Margery de Rede, late 
' inchtsa ' of Thurlestone ; and grant of two pieces of laud they formerly held 
of Aylmer Pigel's fee in Thurlestone. Witnesses : Baldwin de Walle, 
William de Blanchevil', and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3324. Grant by William snrnamed Scorcevilge, to the nuns of 

St. Mary of Wika of his moiety of Sparkefort mill, in frank almoin, for the 
health of his soul, and redemption of the soul of the King, his brother, who 
had lately granted them the whole mill. Witnesses : William de Raiines, 
Walter do Ececestria, and others (named). 
Endorsed : " Hyntelysham." 

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180 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Suff.] A. 3325. Grant by Nicholas Duelle, of Thurlestone, to Martin 

Justuse, and Margery his wife, of pasture in Thurlestone. Witnesses : 
Baldwin de Pesehale, Adam de Cleydon, and others (named). Enthrone- 
ment of St. Peter the Apostle, A.D. 1278. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3326. Release by Nicholas Duelle, of Thurliston, to Roger 

Justus, of the same, of a pightle of land with pasture in Thurliston, calk"! 
' le Waletone.' Witnesses : Philip de Bockingge, Geoffrey de Blauuche- 
vile, and others (named), Thursday after the Annunciation, end of March, 
25 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3327. Grant by Nicholas son of Robert Duelle, of Thurleston, to 

Roger Justus, for I0d., of Id. rent that Martin, son of William de le 
Brok, pays for land in Thurleston. Witnesses: Martin Justus, Geoffrey 
de Blanche vile, and others (named). The Assumption, 21 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3328. Grant by Gervase de Vallibus, to John Costin, the younger, 

of Leyham, for 20s., of meadow in Belestede by the meadow of the abbot 
of Albemarle abutting on the water of Stacwodc. Feast of St. Matthew 
the Apostle, 30 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3329. Grant by Walter dil Hul, of Hyntlesham, to John son of 

Adam de Aula, of Cleydone, of a messuage with houses, garden, and land 
ltd joining, four pieces of land, a curtilage, and a certain way in Belstede 
Magna and Chatesham ; part of the land abutting on the road from 
Hyntlesham to Colchester, part on the road from Hyntlesham to Doden- 
eesch', and part on the road to Chatesham church. Saturday after 
Michaelmas, 17 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3330. Release by Sybil daughter of William tho Shoemaker, to 

Sir William de Valencia, of the messuage with land that her father held 
of Gilbert de Kentewelle in the manor of Kentewelle. Witnesses : Sir 
Robert de Prestun, Geoffrey de Melleford, and others (named). Seal, 
broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3331. Grant by William Spir, of Ipswich, to John the cook, of St. 

Peter's, Ipswich, for 15*., of a moiety of his messuage in St. Peter's 
parish, Ipswich, paying 6d. yearly to the chief lord of the fee for all services 
wiving the King's service, viz., haf/gabulam. Witnesses : Matthew 
do Porta, Osbert de Foro, bailiffs of Ipswich, William Godescalk, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3332. Grant by Hugh son of Hugh de Polestede, to the canons of 

the Apostles Peter and Paul, at Ipswich, in frank almoin, of all the land, &c., 
that Alwiu Lykepam, of Reydune. held of his father in Reidune. Witnesses : 
Sirs Geoffrey de Badele, and William son of Robert de Reydune, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.1 A. 3333. Grant by William de Ramesey, to the prior and convent of 

Ihe Apostles Peter and Paul, at Ipswich, of 4*. yearly rent from his tene- 
ment in Reydone, concerning which rent they formerly had dissensions. 
4 May, 26 Edward I. flea I. 

[Suff.] A. 3334. Grant by John Frost, of Hadley, to John Wode and Thomas 

Gyffard, of Burstull, and Thomas Dounham, of Ipswich, of land, &c., in 
Burstall between the lands of the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 
called ' Wulfhundeslond,' and abutting on Wulfhundesyerd. 12 December, 
11 Henry VI. Seal. 

Annexed: Demise by the above John Wode, of Burstalle, to Gilbert 
Debcnham the elder, esquire, Thomas Fulthorp, Thomas Denys the elder, 
Ivlmund Wynier, acd William Wynter, of the above land in Burstalle, 
Gyit'ard and Dounhiim being dead. 20 August, 1 Ed,vard IV. Seal, melted 
in/it the uliQVQ seal. 



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[Suff.] ^ f 3335. Grant by Richard son of Hamo de Sibctune, to the monks 

of Rumbure, in frank almoin, of two parts of all his tithes of grain, lambs, 
wool, &e., ill Sibctune. Witnesses : Master Morice, ollicial of Norwich, 
Richard do Sahara, parson of Kerbroc, David, vicar of Specceshale, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3336. Release by John Turk, of London, fishmonger, to Gilbert 

Peeche, knight, of all his right in the manor of Thriilewe Magna, and of 
all actions he had against the said Gilbert. West Chestre in co. Chester, 
Monday after St. Laurence, the Martyr, 8 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. t 3337. Grant by William de Giselingeham and Silvester de Bedinge- 

feld, to the church of St. Mary's, Snapes, of their right in Bedingefeld 
church, in frank almoin. Witnesses : Master Richard de Draitune, Alured 
Flamencus, Roger de Bosevill, and others (named). 

[Suff.] ^ 3338. Demise by John the prior, and the convent of St. Mary's, 

Snapes, to Sir Robert Carbonel, knight, Sir John Skeyton, vicar of 
Bedyngfeld, and John his brother, of the manor of Bedyngfeld for seven 
years from the vigil of the Nativity of St. John the 'Baptist next, paying 
six marcs yearly and bearing all episcopal, archidiaconal and other charges. 
They shall cut no wood except for ' plowbote, ferboto ' and ' haybote ' ; 
shall only lease any of the land from year to year, &c. Feast of St. Barnabas 
the Apostle, 19 Richard II. Seal. 

Annexed: Note of how the manor lands are sown. 

[Suff.] A. 3339. Demise by Sir John, the prior, and the convent of Snapes, 

to John Pakke, Adam Kew and Robert Pakke, of Bedyngfeld manor with 
all the tithes of Bedyngfeld for five years from Michaelmas next, paying 8/. 
yearly. 2 January, 19 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Suff.] A.. 3340. Demise by Thomas, the prior, and the monks of Snapes, to 

William Tastard, of Cranefford, and JohnBatalie,of Rondham,for seven years 
from the present date, of the manor of Brunstonesh and land in Pesenhale 
and Hcvenyngham (saving rents and lands there demised beforehand), 
paying 60s. yearly and leaving the lands tilled and ploughed as they receive 
them. The grange there they shall hold till the Purification after the 
end of the term, &c. Wednesday, Michaelmas day, 7 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A.. 3341. Letters patent of Hugh son of Adam de Poselingworth, knight, 

requiring his tenants of Clare to be respondent to Sir Gilbert de Clare, Earl of 
Gloucester and Hertford, to whom he has granted all his rents and services 
in Clare. Saturday after Epiphany, 20 Edward I. Portion of seal. 

[Essex.] A. 3342. Release by Richard Gylle, citizen of London, to Henry 
Cokham, parson of St. Mary atte Hille, London, and John Sybill, citizen 
of London, of all his right in Dedham manor and a messuage and land 
which they had by fine in the King's Court of Nicholas de Exton, citizen 
of London, -j 26 August, 16 Richard II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A.. 3343. Grant by Eglinus, prior of Snapes, to Wimund the 

chaplain, of the perpetual vicarage of Frestune church, paying yearly 16s. 
and 2 Ibs. of wax, Dunwich weight. Witnesses : John the chaplain of 
Aldeburc, Roger the chaplain of Lestune, William de Glanvil', and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] JL. 3344. Grant by Nicholas, prior of Snapes, to John the chaplain 

of a perpetual vicarage in Frestune church for life, paying as above. 
Witnesses : Master Reimund de Aldeburg, Walter, parson of Sax- 
mundeham, Roger, parson of Crancsi'ord, Roger, vicar of Farenhani, and 
others (named). Heal. 



DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 

[Suff.] A. 3345. Grant by Master Eustace, parson of the churches of 

St. Andrew and All Saints in Gretingeham, to Adam de Gretingeham, 
clerk, of the perpetual vicarage of the said churches, paying six marcs 
yearly. Witnesses: Hugh Peverel, William de Bukingeham, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3346. Grant by William de Grctigham, to Adam his clerk of the 

churches of St. Andrew and All Saints in Gretingham, to hold for life 
as a perpetual vicarage in frank almoin, paying a yearly pension of 
six marcs to Master Eustace, William's clerk. Witnesses : Hugh Peverell, 
precentor of St. Martin's church, London, Robert de Colevill, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3347. Grant by Ernald de Colevill and Agnes his wife, to the 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul at Ipswich, in frank almoin, of 
six marcs yearly in Gretingeham church, saving to themselves the 
presentation and election of a clerk in the said church, who when 
instituted by the bishop shall give security for payment of the said six marcs 
yearly at the two synods of Suffolk. Witnesses : Richard, archdeacon of 
Ely, Geoffrey, archdeacon of Suffolk, Godfrey del Ysle, Robert de 
Colevill, and others (named). \_Ttcrlfth century J] 

[Sufl.] A. 3348. Grant by Robert son of Godfrey, to the same in frank 

almoin, of Gretingeham church. Witnesses : Wimer the chaplain, Augod 
de Gipewico, Gilbert de Ri, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3349. Grant by Arnald de Colevill, who has the heir of William 

de Gretingham, to the same, of Gretingham church, in frank almoin, for 
the soul of the said William, who assigned that church to them. Wit- 
nesses : AA'imar the chaplain, Master Simon de Ressemere, Robert de 
Colevill, and others (named). Equestrian seal. 

Suff. A. 3350. Demise by Isabella, the prioress, and the convent of Wikes 

to Robert Amys and Hugh his brother, of Belsted, of their mill of 
Sparkeford in Hiutlesham parish with the fishery and pasture enclosed 
on either side of the pool, paying 16*. yearly. If the great timber fail, it 
shall be renewed from the prioress's woods in Chatesham and brought 
to the mill at, Robert and Hugh's cost ; if the mill be burnt down or otherwise 
destroyed, they will rebuild it, and they have also sworn to preserve, the 
mill pool in the state they receive it under penalty of 40*. to the use of 
the sheriff of Suffolk. Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, beginning of 
47 Henry III. 

[Suff] A. 3351. Grant by AA r illiam, brother of H[enry II.] King of England, 

to the nuns of St. Mary's, AVikes, of all the land that Adam tbe clerk held 
in his manor of llintlesham, for 16*. yearly, and the mill of Sparche- 
ford, and the land that was Haldene's for 2s. 5^d. yearly, quit of soc, 
hundreds, and halmotes as held in the time of King Henry [1.] his 
grandfather, as the latter's grant to Adam the clerk testifies. AVit- 
nesses : Alan de Faleise, Ralph de Hastinges, and others (named). At 
' Salesberi.' 

A. 3352. Counterpart of A. 3350. 

[Suff.] A. 3353. Grant by Isabella, the prioress, and the convent of 

AYykes, to John Costyn, of Leyham, the younger, and Peter his sou, of 
their water mill of Sparkeford with the pool, fishery therein, pasture and 
way belonging, payingyearly, in the name of the grantor, to JohndeStampes, 
vicar of their church of Chatesham, 24*., which they have assigned for his 
support as vicar, and after his death 22*. to themselves. Sunday after 
Holy Trinity, 23 Edward I. Two seals. 



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[Sufi.] A. 3354. Grant by Eobert son of William, to Sir Thomas, his 

kinsman, and through, him to the church of Cluny, in frank alinoin, of 
the whole of Jochesfonl except what he had previously given to the 
church of St. Neot's, viz., Geoffrey the provost with all his tenure, a 
'mausura' in the alder bed with 16 acres, and 1,000 herrings. Wit- 
nesses : Humphrey the clerk of Irenches-ter, Wiliium de Malperteshalc, 
dean, Ebrard, provost of Lentuue, and others (named). [ Twelfth century.'] 

[Essex.] A. 3355. Demise by John, Duke of Suffolk, Thomas Lee and 
[Suff.] William Martyn, clerks, to William Dudley, bishop of Durham, William 
Hastynges, knight, lord of Hastynges, Thomas Breux, James Tyrell, 
William Knyvet, knights, and others named, of the manors of Stratford, 
Lungham, and Dedham and lauds in those places for the life and to 
tin; use of lady Elizabeth, the Duke's wife. Appointment of Thomas 
Blenerhasset, esquire, and Henry Loveryche, clerk, attorneys to deliver .seisin. 
Witnesses : John Wyugefeld, Robert Wyngefeld, Richard Harecourte, 
Thomas Breux, and William Calthorpe, knights. 21 March, 20 Edward IV. 
Siyned. Two seals. 

Suff. _^ 3356. Demise by the prioress and convent of Wykes, Essex, 

London diocese, to Sir Nicholas atte Lane, vicar of Swynlond church, of 
their rectory of the said church, viz., the grange, thirty acres of laud with 
all the greater tithes and a tenement in Swynlond, for five years from 
the present date, paying 26s. 8d. yearly. Nicholas shall repair the grange 
and other buildings at his -own cost, save the chancel of the church, which 
he shall repair at the convent's charge. Tuesday the morrow of Michaelmas, 

39 Edward III. 

Endorsed by Le Neve : " Swynlond, Suff. Mel., several deeds of Swiulond 
are put into Essex and Wykes bag." 

[Suff.] A. 3357. Grant by Christiana, the prioress, and the convent of 

St. Mary of Wikes to Peter son of Thomas, for 6.?.. of all the assart in 
Swineland which they have by grant of William de Frexineto, paying 4*. 
yearly. Witnesses : Edmund de Tudeham, Richard de Bruntune, and others 
(named). 

Suff - A. 3353. Grant by Sir John Audeley, knight, and Richard Audeley, 

Herts. his son and heir, in consideration of a marriage between the said Richard 
and Damn Margaret Mar/en, widow, to be celebrated before the Purifi- 
cation next, to William Willughby, knight, lord of Willughby and 
Eresby, and Thomas Bonham. esquire, that before Easter next they will 
make a sure estate to the said Margaret for life in Swillond and Fonlley 
manors and in other lands in Hvvillond, Middelton, and Fordrley, which 
ore of the clear yearly value of 40 marcs ; and also in ;ui annual rent of 
20 marcs out of the manors of Clopton and Newhall, payment of such rent, 
to commence at the Easter or Michaelmas immediately after the deaths of 
the said Sir John and Dame Elizabeth his wife. If the premises cannot, 
by law be made sure before next Easter, to the sai.l Margaret, before Whit- 
sunday next they will make her an indefeasible grant of a yearly rent, of 

40 marcs for life out of Witlcsham and Cockfcld manors. Dame Margaret 
covenants before Easter next to make to Richard Audeley for life a sure 
estate in the manors of Marshall's, Sootes and Yonges, and all her other lands 
in Stondou to the clear yearly value of 201. 5 October, 11 Henry VIII . 
English. 

[Suff.] A. 3359. Release by William de Gorton, rector of Ellesworth, to 

Sir John, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of all his right in 
a messuage! and land in Ayliugton which he had demised to them for 
a term of years. Thursday the Nativity of Sit. John the Baptist, 
Edward II. 



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[Suff.] A. 3360. Grant by Nicholas Baldewine, of Shimpling, to Sir William de 

Valanchc, Earl of Pembroke, for 10s., of the homages and rents of two 
tenants for a tenement and land which they hold in Shimpling. Witnesses : 
Sirs John de Hodebovile, Walter de Bernham, knights, and others 
(named). Meleforth, Monday after St. Hilary, 23 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3361. Release by James son of Thomas de Knapeton, deceased, 

to Thomas del Hil, of Hintlesham, of all his right in a windmill in 
Hintlesham, called ' Hoksachmelle.' St. Thomas the Apostle's day, 
12 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3362. Grant by William la Justise, of Kereseie, to Sir Philip 

Basset to whom he has done homage and become his man of I2d. 
yearly rent issuing from a croft in Kereseie. Witnesses : Ralph de 
W r ascuil. Stephen de Bellocampo, Nicholas de Hastinges, and others 
(named). Seal. Much injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3363. Grant by Robert and Siuod his brother, to the nuns of 

St. Mary's, Wikes, of the laud [in Hintlesham] which they claimed against 
Adam, and thereafter against the said nuns, to whom they also release all their 
claim. Witnesses : Eustace de Braham, the whole halimote of Hintles- 
ham, William de Spineto, and others (named). 

[Suff. ?] A. 3364. Release by , to Alan son of Robert atte 

More, for 6s., of all his right ' ad parvam pipam.' Witnesses : Robert 
del Wai, Adam de Homerwiz, and others (named). fragment of 
document. 

[Suff.] A. 3365. 'Release by Cicely, relict of Thomas Freman, of Chatesham, 

to John Costin, of all her right as dower or otherwise in the lands the said 
Thomas sold the said John in Hintlesham and Belstede Magna. Sunday 
before St. Gregory, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3366. Grant by Roger Wystoub, chaplain, to Richard atte Hel de 

Graunsete, vicar of Swynelond, of all his messuage with road adjoining 
in Swynelond. Sunday after St. John the Baptist, 37 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3367. Release by Sarra de Burghull, the prioress, and the convent 

of Wykes to William Bryd, of Ostone, of 2s. 6d. of the yearly rent of 4*. Gd. 
which he pays for 6 acres he holds of them in Bihlestone. If he die without 
issue the said rent of 2s. Gd. shall revert to the convent. Copy ? 

[Herts.] A. 3368. Grant by Thomas son of Nicholas de Flaundene, to 

William called the chaplain, of Ipswich, of 8d. yearly rent that Ralph Serie 
was wont to pay for a messuage and land in Flaundene, stretching along the 
road to Watford. Witnesses : William de Flaundene, clerk, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3369. Grant by Thomas Freman, of Chatesham, and Cicely his 

wife, to John Costin, of Leyham, the younger, and Richard his son, for 
4^ marcs, of a messuage and land with road belonging in Hintleshaui, 
adjoining land formerly Gilbert Basily's, chaplain of Sparkeford. Behead- 
ing of St. John the Baptist, 23 Edward I. Two seals. 

[Essex.] A. 3370. Release by William son of Algar de Bercholta, to the lady 

[Suff.] Constan.ee, the prioress, and the convent of Wikes, of the service .which the 

abbot and convent of St. John's, Colchester, owed him for tenements in 

Bercholt and Fordham. Witnesses : Sirs Richard Askecot, Richard Filloil, 

ami Hugh Gross, knights, and others (named). Fragment of seal. 



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[Suff.?] A. 3371. Grant by Thomas Sartri, to John Sartri, and Alice his 

wife, of all his share in a house and two curtilages in Borstalle in Plum- 
stede parish. Sunday after St. Alphege the Bishop, 24 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Suff.?] A. 3372. Release by Gilbert de Chardhakere, to Sir William de 

Valenciis for 40s., of all his right in land in the field of Stubbynge and a 
yearly rent of Id. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Prestune, Matthew de 
Theultham, knights, and others (named). 

Sufi. A. 3373. Grant by John de Cleydon, the elder, to Thomas, son of 

Laurence Ilorald, of Ehnesete, of all his goods and chattels in Burstall, 
Hyntlesharu, Beilham, Heminyngeston and Orford, or elsewhere in co. 
Suffolk. Sunday after the Purification, 5 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3374. Grant by Thomas de Weyland, to the lady Isabella, the 

prioress, and the convent of VVikes, in frank aluioin, of seven acres in 
Swynelaud as bounded and measured in Cherchefeud, abutting on the 
highway from Ipswich to Swyneland hall, and stretching along the path from 
Brumpton to Swyneland church, and other land in Swyneland at Coppede- 
thorn, with a way ten feet wide from the high road to their pasture ; also 
grant by the said prioress and convent to the said Thomas, in exchange, of 
an equal quantity of land in the same place. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de 
Ufford, John de Tudeham, Richard de Holebrok, William de Freyue, and 
John de Stratton, knights, and others (named). Nativity of the Virgin 
Mary, 14 Edward I. 

[Essex.] "' A. 3375. Release by William son and heir of Walter Beneyt, of 
Bromfeld, to William de Pacchingges and Alice his wife, of all his right in 
land in a croft called ' Clobbescroft ' in Chelmersford. Sunday after th-j 
Apostles Philip and James, 4 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3376. Release by Rosia, late the wife of Gervase le Vaus, to John 

Costin, of Hyntlesham, of all her right in the lands and tenements in 
Belstcde Magna and Coppedhoc which he formerly acquired of the said 
Gervase. Ipswich, Saturday hefore Palm Sunday, 3 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3377. Acknowledgment by Osbert son of Saer de Littellund, 

that he has received from Nicholas tlie prior and the convent of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich, their moiety of Agneford mill, except the fourth part of the mill 
that Roysia called ' Longa ' held of them for 20s. 20d. (which sum Osbert, 
as their attorney, and his heirs shall receive), and 6d. yearly rent that 
Osbert de Foro pays for his brew house ; paying 4 marcs yearly, and 
reserving to them the right to grind three measures of corn in the mill 
every week. Witnesses : Richard Fader, Seman Taphole, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). January, 51 Henry III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3378. Grant by Walter son of Silvester de Bedingefeld, to the 

monks of St. Mary's, Suapes, of ten acres called ' Clerkesland ' in Bedinge- 
feld. Witnesses : Adam de Bedingef, Walter Fleraeng, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3379. Grant by Agnes, late the wife'of William de Blanchevill, with 

consent of Adam de Blanchevill, her son and heir, to John Trice, of the 
land that William de Pesenhalle her brother gave her on her marriage, called 
' Scepemere,' in Turlestone parish, abutting on land called ' Wlfvredesdale,' 
and land called ' Hangandelond' inWytentone parish, except one acre she gave 
in marriage with Juliana her daughter. For this grant Trice has given her 
4^ marcs, and 20s. to Adam for his consent. Witnesses : Adam de Hulm', 
Geoffrey Curbonell, Geoffrey de BlanchevilJ, and others (named). Seal. 



186 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



Suff. A. 3380. Demise by the lady Ivatherine Wellyng, the prioress, and the 

convent of Wykys, to Thomas Amys, of Hinttelishaiu, of the tenement 
called ' Pepewhytis ' in Hynttelisham and land of their manor called 
'Chatyshaiu Halle 1 in the same place, part abutting on the road from 
Hinttelisham church to Hadley northwards and on land called ' Coppedok- 
croft ' on the east, part abutting on the road from the tenement called 
'Degelys' to Hiuttelisham church, for 40 years from Michaelmas lust. 
paving 2<js. Sd. yearly. Sunday after the Translation of St. Benedict the 
Abbot, 17 Henry VI. 

[Suff.] A. 3381. Release by Peter Mascal, of Elmessete, to William Andreti, 

of Sproutone, of all his right in the hinds and tenements in BursUdlc that 
formerly belonged to William Ilervy and Clirintina his wife, which Peter 
and William had jointly by gift of Thomas Horold. Thursday after, 
St. George, 39 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3382. Grant by Thomas Horold, of Burstalle, to Robert del Wode 

parson of Sproutone church, William Andreu, of the same, and Peter 
Mascal, of Elmessete, of all his tenements that were William Hervy's in 
Burstalle. Thursday after St. Laurence, 35 Edward III. Portion of 
seal. 

[Suff.] A.' 3383. Grant by Thomas Horold, of Bnrstall, to Cristina Ilervy, 

late the wife of William Hervy, of Burstall, for life, of all the lands and 
tenements in Burstall that were her said husband's, which Horold lately 
acquired of her. Sunday after St. Nicholas, 30 Edward 111. Seal. 

[Stiff.] A. 3384. Grant by Cristina Hervy, late the wife of William Hervy, of 

Burstalle, to Thomas Horold, of the same, of all the lands and tenements 
that were her husband's in Burstalle. Wednesday tho feast of St. Andrew 
the Apostle, 30 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3385. Release by John Hervy, of Burstalle, son of William Hervy, 

to Thomas Horold, of the same, of all his right in the above lands in 
Burstalle. Sunday after St. Andrew the Apostle, 30 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3386. Grant by Robert Shrybbe, to John Stannard, Thomas By rd 

and William Ropkyu, of land in St. Margaret's parish, Ipswich, in the fee 
of Bishop's Wykes, abutting on the road from Ipswich to Westyrfeld, and 
of four pieces of land in the suburb of Ipswich in the same fee, part 
abutting on ' le Broodmere ' towards the east. Appointment of Thomas 
Bettys, of Ipswich, tailor, to deliver seisin of the premises. 25 September, 
9 Henry VII. 

Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment of this grant at the court of 
Bishop's Wykes held Monday after St. Gregory the Pope, 9 Henry VII. 
Seal. 

Suff. A. 3387. Pardon to Geoffrey Hare, of Honeweton, for having 

acquired a messuage, 18 acres of land, and meadow in Honeweton from 
Edmund Comyn, who held them of Edward, late King of England, without 
the King's licence. Westminster 11 March, 8 Edward II. Portion of Great 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3388. Grant by Robert Sewine, of Hiutlisham, to Isabella, the 

prioress, and the convent of St. Mary's, Wikes, in frank almoin, of a ditch 
nine feet wide extending from the head of their wood to the alder bed 
called ' Steikineffen,' between his land called ' Wirislaiie ' and the prioress's 
land. Sunday after the Annunciation, 6 Edward [I.] 



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[Kent.] A. 3389. Release by Amis Godsune, to J., the abbot, and the con- 

vent of St. Peter of Gant, and brother John de Ostborth, procurator of 
Leuesham and Grenewiz, of his right in "Id. yearly quit rent called 
' Waldirnvel ' which he received as his share from a hide called 
' Pnncheshyde ' in Leuesham. Before the feast of St. Gregory, 
16 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3390. Release by Adam Bolle, of Ipswich, to Sir Henry, the prior, 

and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in a messuage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses : John Irp, Richard de Lcyham, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Sunday after St. Hilary. 
3 Ed ward III. Seal. 

[Snff.] A. 3391. Grant by Seloua, late the wife of Hugh Golding, of Ipswich, 

with consent of John de Causton, her husband, to Adam Bolle, of Ipswich, 
for 16s., of a messuage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, paying 42rf. yearly. 
Witnesses : Thomas Stace and John le Mayster, bailiffs of Ipswich, and 
others (named). 12 April, 29 Edward I. Much injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3392. Grant by Adam Boile, of Ipswich, to Henry, the prior, and 

the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of a messuage in Ipswich. Witnesses : 
John Irp, John de Prestone, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 
Sunday after the Purification, 18 Edward II. Injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3393. Grant by Alan de Thudeam, chaplain, to Denis del Cley, of 

Ipswich, for 15s., of the land that Cristiana, late the wife of Waukelin 
Miiuclerch, held of the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, in 
St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, paying 2(M. yearly. Witnesses : Silvester 
son of Waukelin de Braunfort, Matthew de Ports, bailiffs of Ipswich, 
William Godeschalc, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3394. Release by John de Codinham, of Ipswich, to Sir Henry de 

Kerseye, the prior, and the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich 
of all' his right in land which they hold in the hamlet of Brokis, abutting 
at one end on the road from Ipswich to Braunford and at the other on 
land called ' Brademere.' Witnesses: Geoffrey Stace, William Ringgyhl, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Sunday after St. Gregory the 
Pope, 8 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3395. Grant by Geoffrey Guile son of Robert Guile, of Thnrle- 

stuuc, to the same canons, in frank almoiu, of 4rf. yearly rent issuing from 
land in Thurlestune, to maintain a light before St. Mary's altar in their 
church. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, Robert de Cleydon, and 
others (named). 

[Sufi.] A. 3396. Release by Ysoud, relict of William Colle, of Thurlestune, 

to the same, for Is., of all her right of dower in the lands and rents that 
came to her after her husband's death. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, 
Robert de Cleydune, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3397. Grant by William son of William Testepyn,of Hyntlesham, 

to the same, for 40.?., of ten acres in Brokes, in the field called ' Aldegate,' 
and 5rf. yearly rent, paying '26(1. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de 
Badele, knight, William Godeskalch and Matthew de Porta, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Sufi 1 .] A. 3398. Grant by John Testepin son of William Testepin, of 

Ilintlesham, to the same, for 40.v., of fifteen acres in Brokes, in the field 
called ,' Aldegato,' and yearly rents of 8d., and Of/, and four hens; paying 
yearly to the chief lord of the fee 3.?., and fief, to the church at Ipswich, &c. 
Witnesses : William Godeskalc, Matthew de Porta, bailills of Ipswich, 
and others (named). Portion of seal. 



188 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Suff.] A. 3399. Grant by Nicholas de Halstcde, to Geoffrey Lenveyse, 

of Codenham, for 10/., of his messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, 
paying I6d. yearly to St. Peter's convent, Ipswich, and Id. to St. George's 
church, Ipswich. Witnesses : John Lyeu, Thomas de Petra, bailiffs of 
Ipswich. Vivian son of Silvester, and others (named). .December, 
22 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3400. Grant by Laurence son of John Rodlond, of Stokes, to the 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of the land that Agnes, 
daughter of Roger Bramford, of Sproutune, deceased, held of his fee in 
Sproutune and sold to the said canons. Witnesses : Sir Hervey de 
Stanhoe, sheriff of Suffolk and Norfolk, Sirs Geoffrey de Badele, William 
Thalebot, James Lemveyse, and others (named). [44-45 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3401. Agreement by Ralph de Tendryngg to pay the prior and 

convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 7*. 3d. yearly rent which they demanded for 
lands and tenements in Sprouton called 'Lyketonelond,' to settle their 
dispute concerning the same. Monday after St. Hilary, 22 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3402. Demise by Baldwin Cretyng, clerk, William Russell and 

Thomas Edon, of Ipswich, to William Jervyle, of Ipswich, cutler, and 
Isabel his wife, of a curtilage in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, adjoining 
on the south and west the road from St. Peter's church to the church of 
the Friars Minor. Witnesses : William Debenham, Hugh Hoo, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). 14 March, 2 Henry V. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3403. Release by Agnes, late the wife of Walter le Noreyis, to 

Richard le Tollerre, of all her right of dower, or otherwise, in a curtilage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses : Geoffrey Kempe, warden of 
Ipswich, and others (named). May, 15 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3404. Grant by Manser de Guthelesford, to the canons of the 

Apostles Peter and Paul, of Ipswich, in frank almoin, of two acres in 
Sproutune. Witnesses : Richard son of Hubert, Hugh Talemache, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3405. Grant by William de Goldingheham to the same, in frank - 

almoin, of land in Belslede in the field called ' Haresfeld.' Witnesses : 
Robert, dean of Ipswich, Manser de Guthelesford, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3406. Grant by Clement, prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to Seman 

dc Merihel, of Ipswich, that whereas the latter ig bound to pay a yearly 
rent of 20*. for a piece of land with grange and dovecot thereon in the 
suburb of Ipswich in the parish of St. Austyn by Stoke, if he pay the prior 
3/. at the terms specified, the said rent shall be annulled. Monday after 
St. Valentine, 23 Edward III. French. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3407. Grant by Joan daughter of Thomas le Maister, of 

Ipswich, to the prior and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of the 
tenement called ' Palmeres lond' which she held of them, and which she 
had by gift of Joan, late the wife of Thomas Aylred, in St. Augustine's 
parish, by the road called ' Lonsgateweye ' in the suburb of Ipswich. 
Witnesses : Gilbert de Borugh, Edmund de Casu-lacre, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). Sunday before St. Bartholomew the 
Apostle, 18 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3408. Release by Belisencia Aylred, of Baldreseye, to Mabel, late 

the wife of Thomas le Mayster, of Ipswich, and Joan their daughter, of all 
her right in the messuage formerly Thomas Aylred's, in the suburb of 
Ipswich. Witnesses : John de Causton and John Leu, bailiffs of Ipswich, 
Sirs John de Weylaund and Robert de Reydon, and others (named). 
13 April, 30 Edward I. Seal. 



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[Buff.] A. 3409. Grant by Joan, relict of Thomas Aylred, to the same, of a 

mcssmiTO, with dovecote and cnrtilnges, that was her husband's, in the 
suburb of Ipswich by the road called ' Lonsgate weye ' ; and sale of all the 
movable goods (herein for 10s. ] 2 April, 30 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3410. Release by Osbert de Foro, of Ipswich, to Nicholas, the 

prior, and the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of 
the portion of Hagneford mill he held of them by a yearly service of 
40s. 40d. Witnesses : Matthew de Porta, Hugh Lyn, bailiffs of Ipswich, 
and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3411. Grant by Gilbert Basely, chaplain, to Sir Nicholas do 

Spai-ket'ord and Cicely, his mother, for 10s., of half a quarter of wheat and 
half a quarter of barley yearly during Gilbert's life which he receives 
for land held of him in Hintlisham. The morrow of St. Francis, 
19 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3412. Grant by Thomas Testepin, to the canons of the Apostles 

Peter and Paul, of Ipswich, for 14*. 8d., of meadow in Sprouton parish 
beneath Helewrthe wood, paying 4d. yearly. "Witnesses : Osbert son of 
Adam, Robert de Northewde, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3413. Demise by Gilbert the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to William the chaplain of Thurlestune, from year to year as 
long as it shall please them, of a messuage in Thurlestune by the churchyard, 
paying 2*. yearly. Witnesses: William de Holebroc, Baldwin da 
Pesehale, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3414. Grant by Seman Bocman, of Ipswich, to the prior and 

convent of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of <td. yearly rent they 
were wont to receive from a certain portion of his messuage in Ipswich, to 
be received in future from his capital messuage, formerly belonging to 
Adam Bocman and Langliva bis wife, Seman's mother, in the said parish, 
abutting northwards on the high road from the new mill to the said church 
and southwards on the water descending from the mill to Ipswich bridge. 
Witnesses : John Lyv and Thomas Clement, bailiffs of Ipswich, and 
others (named). Friday before St. Felix the Bishop, 22 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3415. Demise by Eobert and Baldwin, sons of Godard de Thurle- 

stune, and Claricia, relict of the said Godard, to the prior and canons of 
St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 1 Is. 6d., of meadow in Thurlestune parish called 
' le Northmedue,' for nine years from Michaelmas, 26 Henry III., paying 
.d. yearly. 10 September, 15 Pope Gregory IX. 

[Suff.] A. 3416. Release by William Blundel, of Ipswich, to Richard de 

Chodeham, the dean, and Robert, Richard, Henry, and Michael, brothers, 
of a shop in Ipswich market, to be held of the King by a service of 
2d. yearly. Witnesses : Thomas Manser, Amis the viutner, bailiffs, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3417. Grant by William son of Geoffrey de Baddele, to tho 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of 10*. yearly rent in 
15r< ikes and the fee from which it issues, in frank almoin. Witnesses: 
John Rolland, Warin de Gudelcford, Thomas Manser, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3418. Grant by Roger de Sprouton, to the same, for 55*., of three 

pieces of land in Sprouton parish in the field called ' Blakesunes Lond,' 
part abutting on the road called ' Wrabesloth,' part called ' Koboldeswude ' 
abutting on the canons' land called ' Langelond ' ; paying 15d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Aungevil, knight, Alexander de la Haye, 
Eobert de Northwcle, nnd others (named). 



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[Suff.J A. 3419. Grant by Roger son of William do Bromford, to the same, 

of half an acre of meadow in Sproutone, in the meadow called ' Brade- 
medwe,' in frank almoin, for the souls of himself and Cicely his wife, &e. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey and Roger da Badele, Warin de Guthelesford, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3420. Grant by Thomas le Rente, of Ipswich, and Alice his wife, 

to Thomas de Westone, of Ipswich, and Cristina his wife, of a messuage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting northwards ou the road beneath the 
churchyard wall, and on the salt water to the south. Witnesses : 
Laurence Cobbe and Gilbert Roberd, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others 
(named). Monday before Ascension Day, 9 Edward II. 

[Northt.] A. 3421. Confirmation by Roger de Wltonc, to the nuns of Catesby, 
of the grants made to them by his free tenants named of land in his fee 
in Staverton. Witnesses : Sirs Hugh de Capes, William Hodiuet, knights, 
Werric, rector of Wltone, and others (named). 

[Essex.] " A. 3422. Release by William son of John Schadewater, of Nasingge. 
to Richard de Haukedcne, citizen and taverner of London, of all his right 
in the lauds, &c., which he had by gift, and to farm for twelve years, of 
John Curteys, son of John Curteys, of Nassingge. Witnesses : Walter le 
Despenser, William Palfreyman, and others (named). Sunday the Nativity 
of the Virgin Mary, 19 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3423. Grant by Richard son of Maurice, to Osbert de Raimes, of 

land in Burgestalle of his fee, to hold as his father held it of Richard's 
father in the time of King Henry [I. ?], for 15s. yearly. For this grant 
Osbert has given to his lord Richard '3s. and a sparrow hawk, and to his" lady 
HugeP 2s. Witnesses : Richard son of Osbert, William and Robert do 
Raimes, and others (named). [Twelfth century. ,] 

[Suff.] A. 3424. Grant by Nicholas Bonde, of Frestone, to Sir Henry, the prior, 

and the convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 201., of two tofts and lands in 
Ipswich, Wherstede, Belstede, Thurlestone, and Hyntlesham. 10 December 
14 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3425. Grant by William son of Geoffrey do Badele, to the canons 

of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of 13*. yearly rent in Brokes 
and the land from which it issues, in frank almoin, for the souls of himself 
and Beatrice his wife, &c. Witnesses : Adam de TJlmo, Warin de 
Gutheleford, Thomas Manser, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3426. Grant by Geoffrey de Badele, knight, to the same, for 40*., 

of 15 acres of his fee in Brokes, in the field called ' Aldegate,' and yearly 
rents of 8d., and 6d. and 4 hens, to hold to them in all things as witnessed 
by the grant of John Testepyn ; paying 3*. yearly. Witnesses : William 
Godeskalc and Matthew de Porta, bailliii's of Ipswich, and others (named). 
Equestrian seal. See A. 3398. 

[Suff.] A. 3427. Confirmation by Robert de Badele, to John son of Costun, 

of Ipswich, of all the tenement that Adam de Hulmo gave him with Agatha 
his daughter, in marriage, of Robert's fee. Witnesses : Alan de Hulmo, 
Geoffrey de Badele, and others (named). 

[Suff.] J. 3428. Grant by the abbot and convent of Aumale to the prior 

and canons of St. Peter'*, Ipswich, of licence to acquire all the tenements 
that were formerly Laurence le Fre's in Belstcd Magna, Belsted Parva, 
Chatisham, Sprouton, Copedock and Wassebrock, held as of their manor of 
Belsted in the hundred of Saunford, paying therefor 25*. yearly and 25s. 
at the creation of each new prior by way of relief. Monday before the 
Nativity of the Virgin Mary, A.D. 1332. Portion of conventual seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3429. Indenture witnessing that whereas the prior of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, lias acquired of Thomas <le Rougham all the lands and tenements 
which Laurence le Free held of the abbot of Auinale in Belstede Magna as 
of the abbot's manor there, the abbot has granted to him to hold the premises 
us above, and the prior undertakes to pay the above relief. Dated as above. 
Portion of seal. 

Suff - A. 3430. Confirmation by Geoffrey Martel, to the monks of St. 

Mary's, Snapes, in frank almoin, of Brunstaneshage that Eandulf de 
Becling' gave that church when he took the monk's habit there. 
Witnesses : Roger and William Martel, Robert de Valaines, and others 
(named). [Twelfth century.] 

[ ] A. 3431. Agreement between Sir Henry Bucointe and Lady Lucy 

Garland and William Paris her son, to settle their disputes. All offences 
to be forgiven, as well between Henry and William for the violence offered 
the latter as he said, as between Henry and Lucy relative to scutage, 
heriots and other matters, she paying scutage hereafter for land she holds of 
Henry at the rate of 2*. Gd. for 40*., and Henry remitting the heriot he 
demanded of her for the said land. Concerning a hedge which Henry 
complained she had cut down and rooted up though it was his, enquiry shall 
be made by six or eight neighbours whether it is Henry's or Lucy's; if 
Lucy's she shall bo quit for what she has carried away, if Henry's, she 
shall pay its value. Any future offence of either part, when proved, to be 
fined 40s. Wednesday before Mid Lent, 20 Henry III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3432. Grant by William de Blanchevile and Agnes his wife, to the 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of land in the field called 'Burth' in 
Turlestune parish, and in the field called ' Peselond,' in frank almoin. 
Witnesses : Eustace de Braham, Robert de Belinges, Ralph de Blanchevile, 
and others (named). Portion of seal. [Twelfth century. ~\ 

[Suff.] A. 3433. Grant by Robert son of Adam de Londoniis, to Stephen 

his brother, for 2 marcs, of a, messuage that was their father's in Ipswich, 
paying him 2s. yearly, 8d. to the prior of Wdebregge, and 2<7. to the dean 
of Ipswich. Witnesses : William de Boimis, John Costin, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3434. Grant by Roger Bromford, of Sproutune, to the canons of 

St. Peter and St. Paul, of Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land in Sproutune 
parish, in the field called ' Hunerhusclond,' paying iOd. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de Aungevile, Robert de Northwde, and others 
(named). Portion of seal. 

Suff.] A. 3435. Grant by Richard de Bordeshowe, to the same, in frank 

almoin, of meadow in Sproutono in the pasture of Grauford, abutting 
southward on meadow called ' le Holm.' AVitnesses : Sirs Robert de 
Angerwille, Geoffrey de Badelc, knights, and others (named). Seal. 

Suff. A. 3436. Grant by Thomas son of Laurence Horald, of Ipswich, to 

Master Robert de Cleydon Sir Ro<:er son of John Beneyt, of Catisham, 
chaplain. Peter Marschal and William de Aldham of all his goods and 
chattels in Bnrstalle, Braunford, Sprouthon, Hyntlislmni, Cotenhnm, 
Reydou, Chatisham, Hemynggiston, Berughain and Estouegosebek or 
elsewhere in Suffolk. Sunday after the Purification. 23 Edward III. 

[Suff.?] A. 3437. Grant by Richard sou of Walter de Alcthorn, to Hugh the 

baker, servant of Sir William, bishop of London, of four acres which 
Richard Clop held of him, and ten and a half acres adjoining containing a 
mere called ' Pappcsgar,' the said land being called ' Pappesfeld.' Vv it- 
nesses : Alard, dean of St. Paul's, London, Masters John de Cancam, 
Gilbert de Plesseto, and others (named). [A.D. 1210-1216.] 



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[Suff.] A. 3438. Grant by Sayva, daughter of Robert Thedam, of 

Thurlestone, to the canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul, of Ipswich, in 
frank almoin, of land with a messuage in Thurlestone, part of the land 
being palled ' thedamescroft,' and abutting on Crowesmedwe ; and of 6d. 
yearly rent from land in the same place. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pcsehale, 
AdamjBon of the dean of Westelfeud, and others (named). Portion of 
seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3439. Grant by Robert de Beche and Idonea his wife, daughter 

of William de Frethnei, to the nuns of St. Mary of Wikes, in frank almoin, of 
all the land that William de Frethnei assarted in Swineland and a tenement 
in the same place. Witnesses : Robert de Aguilun, Hugh de Boxstede, 
and others (named). 

[Ruff.] A. 3440. Grant by John Rogges, of Gretingham, to Edmund, son of 

Eanulph Haliday, of th same, of the homage and service of William Bene, 
of the same, and the rent of *!\d. he pays yearly for a tenement in 
Gretingham. Monday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 20 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3441. Grant by Geoffrey de Badeleia, son of Kobert de Badeleia, 

to Roger de Badeleia, his uncle, of a moiety of Hageneford mill, paying 
half a marc yearly. Witnesses : Bartholomew de Glanvill, William de- 
Creppinge, and others (named). 

[Suff,] A. 3442. Release by Thomas de Porta, to John son of Hugh de 

Badele, for 11 marcs, of all his right in one marc yearly rent from 
Haveneford mill, which he formerly bought of the said John. Witnesses : 
Matthew de Porta and Hugh Lyv, bailiffs in Ipswich, and others (named), 
August, 40 Henry III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3443. Grant by Alan Puillun, of Hintlesham, to the canons of the 

Apostles Peter and Paul, of Ipswich, of land in Hintlesham parish, in a field 
called ' Dune,' in frank almoin. Witnesses : Sir Herbert de Alicun, sherift 
of Suffolk, Eobert de Angervill, and others (named). [11-16 Henry III.] 

[Suff.] A. 3444. Grant by Silvester son of Walter de Bedingfeld, to the 

church of Suapes of the tenement they held of Robert son of Andrew, 
paying 32d. yearly ; and confirmation of the lands his father and the said 
Robert gave to the church of Bedingfeld. Witnesses : Herbert and 
William de Alencun, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3445. Grant by William Maukael, son of Geoffrey Maukael, of 

Hintlesham, to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wykes, of Id. yearly rent to be 
received from the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, and release 
to the said nuns of all his right in Sod. yearly rent, payable by the said prior 
and convent. Witnesses : Sirs Richard de Braham, Julian de la Haye, 
James Lenweyse, Robert le Waus, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.J A. 3446. Release by Matilda, late the wife of Wlfrie de Bradcmere, of 

Brok'es without Ipswich, to the prior and convent of the Apostles Peter and 
Paul, of Ipswich, of all her right in land which she held of them in Brokes. 
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Bosco, knight, and others (named). Saturday 
after St. Hilary, 23 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3447. Grant by Walter Armeiard, of Otelegh, to Isabella Kempe, 

of Wenham Parva, of two pieces of land that John Kempe gave him, one 
called ' le Stubbyng ' in Chatesham, the other called ' Wodecrof t ' in 
Belstede Magna. Monday after St. Benedict the Abbot, 23 Edward III. 



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[Suff.] A. 3448. Letters of attorney of Richard Lew, knight, appointing 

William do Kenebrok to deliver seisin to John de Buclesham, chaplain, 
Richard dfi Westthorp, parson of Cretyngg church, and Thomas de 
Rougham, of land with a windmill thereon in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, 
meadow in Sprouton by the bank leading from Sprouton to Haneford 
bridge, and yearly rents of 4s. and 5s. issuing from messuages in Ipswich. 
Eysshemere. Sunday after St. Luke the Evangelist. 3 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3449. Grant by Roger Hail, of Gretingham, to Sir Philip Basset, 

of the service of Simon de Gretingehain, for .the tenement which he holds in 
Gretingeham. Witnesses : John the baker, of Ho, Robert de Roiugges, 
and others (named). Very much injured. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3450. Indenture witnessing, that whereas John Mot, of Hynt- 

lisham, has enfeoffed Roger Gilbert in a piece of land, Roger grants that if 
on All Saints' Day ten years hence John pay him 40*., the land shall revert 
to the said John. Sunday after All Saints, 22 Edward III. 

Suff. _^ i 3451. Grant by Alice, late the wife of John Edward, late of Bury 

St. Edmunds, mercer, to Godwin Shypdam, chaplain, William Basse and 
William Couper, baker, of Bury aforesaid, of all her lands and tenements 
in Bury St. Edmunds and Fornham All Saints, and elsewhere in co. 
Suffolk. Witnesses : Roger Messager, alderman, Thomas Heiglmm and 
John Curteys, bailiffs, of Bury, and others (named). 3 Decembsr, 
20 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Suff.] j^ < 3452. Defeasance of a bond whereby Thomas Beneyt, of 

Chatesham, is bound to William de Staunford in a yearly rent of 40*. to be 
paid out of his lands in Chatesham ; granting that if Thomas pay to William 
86s. Sil. at the terms specified, the said bond shall be void. Friday 
after St. Valentine, 23 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] JL. 3453. Grant by John de Kent, of Akynham, Stephen Benton, of 

Ipswich, John Priour and John Felawe, of the same, to John Tumour, of 

Ipswich, baker, of two pieces of land in Thurlestone. Wednesday the 

feast of St. Vedast and St. Amaiid, Bishops, 10 Henry VI. Seal and 

fragments of two seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3454. Release by John son of Juliana Chesteyn, of Hyntlesham, 

to Robert Wlwy, of Belsted Magna, of all his right in a messuasre in 
Belsted Magna, abutting on the highway from Ipswich to Hintlcsham. 
Sunday the feast of St. James the Apostle, 24 Edward III. 

A. 3455. Fragment of a release to Thomas son of Ro. ... of right 
of dower or otherwise [in land adjoining land] of the prior of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich. . . . Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3456. Grant by Adam le Doy, to William de Borstulle and Osbert 

Braban, of Ipswich, for 3 marcs, of land in Brokes, paying him |f7. yearly, 
nnd \4d. to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, and 4 hens, omi 
day's work in August, and one day's work with a plough-team to sow corn. 
Morrow of St. James the Apostle, 49 Henry III. Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3457. Release by Roger son of Geoffrey, and Robert his brother, to 

John the merchant, their uncle, for 7*., of all their right in a messuage and 
land in Bels'.ede, concerning which a plea was joined between them by writ of 
right before the justices in Eyre at Ipswich, 35 Henry III. Witnesses : 
James de Birchey, Thomas Maukael, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3458. Grant by John de Beumes, to the canons of the Apostle* 

Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land in Brokes, paying 18</. 
yearly. Witnesses : Sir John de Dulkote, sheriff, William de Hakeford, 
Geoffrey de Beumes, and others (uauied). [24-25 Henry III,] 



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[Suff.] A. 3459. Grant by Ilichard son of Reginald Benet, of Aylington, 

to William, son of John Blakeman, of the same, of land in Aylington, at 
' le Strete ' above Raulotstou. Monday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 
1 1 Edward II. 

[Northt.] A. 3460. Demise by Simon de Draiton, to Walter de Bissopedon, of 

60 acres with a moiety of a capital messuage in Draiton, for half a rrarc 
yearly for ten years from Michaelmas iiext after the consecration of 
Sir R[ichard] 'Le Grand,' Archbishop of Canterbury, so that he receive ten 
full harvests therefrom. For this demise Walter has paid 5 marcs, the rent of 
tun years. Witnesses : William do Bissopedon, William de Wilmecote, 
and others (named). [A.D. 1229.] 

[Suff.] A. 3461. Grant by Adam del Brok, of Gretingham, of 4d. to 

maintain a light at the great altar in Gretingham church, together with 28d. 
which he owes for the tenement he holds of that church. For this grant 
Eadmond, perpetual vicar of Gretingham, has given him 3*. Witnesses : 
Richard Weylaud, of Fnxmesdene, John le Mayster, of Aysfeld, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3462. Release by Thomas Rogges, to John Wylot, of all his right 

in a piece of land in Gretingham. Monday the morrow of the Purification, 
6 Edward III. Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3463. Demise by the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 

to William, son of Osbert de Sproutone, of two pieces of land in 
Sproutone, part abutting on the road to Ipswich, in exchange for other 
land, granted to them in frank almoin, in the same place. Witnesses : 
Sir Nicholas de Hastinges, Roger Warin, and others (named). A.D. 1271. 

[Norf.?] A. 3464. Confirmation by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, to the 
nuns of St. Mary's, Wike, of the alms that Roger de Glanvill gave them in 
Middeltone or elsewhere of the Earl's fee, in frank almoin. Witnesses : 
Richard de Cadumo, Geoffrey Leuveis, Thomas le Bigot, and others 
(named), fragment of seal. 

[N'hmbland.] A. 3465. Grant by John Gundewyen, of Swynforde, to Richard 
Gundewyen, of Yelvrcoft, of land in Yelvrtofte. Feast of Chair of 
St. Peter, 44 Edward III. Portion of teal. 

[Suff.?] A. 3466. Grant by Gilbert de Fordham, to William de Munkanesy, 

for 60s., of his meadow of Withimade, paying Qd. yearly. Witnesses : 
Walter de Cropping', Geoffrey de Saukervill', Godard de Aldham, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3467. Demise by Agnes Carbonel, the prioress, and the convent 

of Wykes, to Nicholas de Stokes, of land called ' Birchey,' except the wood 
and fishing in the marie-pits, in Chatesham and Hintlisham, for twelve years 
from Michaelmas, 31 Edward I., paying 13s. 4d. yearly. Michaelmas, 
31 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3468. Confirmation by Sewal son of Ernulf de Wrabenase, to 

Idonea, the prioress, and the convent of Wykes, of the gift which Alice his 
wife made them of three acres in Chatesham called ' Bircheye.' Witnesses : 
Osbert dc Sproutone, William Maukel, of Hiudlesham, Thomas Maukc-1, of 
Chatesham, and others (named). 

[Suff.J A. 3469. Release by Alice, late the wife of Thomas son of Negel de 

Liston, clerk, to Sir William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, of all her right 
in the lands and tenements which he has by demise of the said Thomas, 
in Melleford. Witnesses : Simon de Presto ne, Sampson de Batesford, and 
others (named). Seal, 



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[Suff.] A. 3470. Release by Margaret, late the wife of Thurstan de Ilaule, to 

Master Alan de Bertone, for 10 marcs, of all her right in a messuage and 
land in Horhom which he had by feoffment of Robert Rede. Witnesses : 
Roger de Scales, of Wetherdene, Robert le Gynnr, of Westono, and others 
(named). Fragment of teal. 

[Suff.] A. 3471. Demise by John Notyngham, Richard Kyng, baker, aud John 

Plomer, of Bury St. Edmunds, spicer, to John Edward, of Bury, mercer, 
John Rygges, John Boure, and Bartholomew Mercer, of the same, of a 
tenement in Bury at the north end of the street called 'Cookrowe' and a 
vacant piece of ground in the street called ' Maydewatirstrcte,' opposite 
Maydewaterlane, on condition of their paying 80 marcs, viz., 10 marcs at 
Michaelmas, A.D. 1420, and in each of the seven years following. 
Witnesses: Ralph Chaumberleyn, bailiff of Bury, and others (named). 
24 September, 7 Henry V. Three seals and fragment oj seal. 

A. 3472. Counterpart of A. 3471. Seal and portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3473. Sale by Randulf de Gypeswis, Osbert Gowel and Geoffrey 

de la Beche, executors of the will of John de Gypeswich, to Ivo le Wanler, 
their co-executor, of a certain house which the testator appointed to be sold 
in aid of the Holy Land. Portions of two seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3474. Desmise by John Pypho, of Ipswich, the elder, William 

Baldre, of the same, and Thomas Moryell, of Belstede, to Gilbert Deben- 
ham the elder, William Bury, Thomas Denys, Edmund Wynter and 
William Wynter of land in St. Augustine's parish, Ipswich. Wiinesses : 
John Walworth, one of the King's bailiffs of the liberty of Ipswich, John 
Langcroft and Robert Halle, the King's coroners there, and others (named). 
20 November, 38 Henry VI. Four seals. 

[Suff.] J^ f 3475. Grant by Roger, son of Thobias, the priest of Chalesham, 

to Agacia his sister, of four acres in Chatesham, of the fee of Hintlesham, in 
the field called ' Birchfeld ' and abutting on the field called ' Thiedwares- 
croft ' ; paying 13rf. yearly. Witnesses : Baldwin the Leech, Richard son 
of Osbert, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3476. Grant by William Basli, son of Robert Basli, of Sparkeford, 

to Robert son of Amis de Wassebroc, of land which he acquired of the afore- 
said Robert de Sparkeford, William's father, in Hintlesham, by the pool of 
Sparkeford mill ; saving the watercourse over the same land for preservation 
of William's land. August, 55 Henry III. Portion of seal. 

Suff. j^ f 3477. Demise by Hugh Smith, to Robert Arnys, of Wascebrok, of 

all his share in Sparkeford watermill with fishery and pasture ; Robert 
repairing it if it be destroyed by fire or otherwise, binding himself to keep 
the mill pond in good order under penalty of 40*. to the use of the sheriff 
of Suffolk, and paying 16*. yearly to the prioress of Wikes : Hugh to have 
first grinding in the mill. 56 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3478. Grant by Pain Tiptot, knight, to William Andrew, of Stoke 

by Ipswich., that the lands and tenements which Isabel, late the wife of 
Thomas Horold, holds for life in Burstalle, and which after her death 
ought to revert to the said William, may remain after Isabel's death to the 
prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich. 5 September, 16 Richard II. 
Portion of seal. 

f_Suff.] _^ 3479. Release by John Goldhauk, ' wyndrawer,' of London, and 

Joan his wife, late the wife of \Valter Langeleye, of Ipswich, to William, 
the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all their right 
in a tenement with curtilage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting 

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eastward on ' le Gesthalle,' which Joan and Walter held of the said convent 
for 100 years at a yearly rent of 3*., but upon which the prior and convent 
re-entered owing to the rent being three years in arrear. Witnesses : 
John Rous, Robert Lucas, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 
18 May, 11 Henry IV. Portion of seal. 

[Cambs.] A. 3480. Grant by Elyas Truke, of Kirteling, to William and John, 

sons of Robert ile Pakeham, for 5f., of 5d. yearly rent issuing from a 
meadow called ' Trukcsmedwe ' and other land in Kirteling. Witnesses : 
Henry de Uphime, Hugh, Henry, Roger, and llichard de Buzi, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3481. Grant by Henry de Alneto, to Walter son of Wineband, of 

tliree and a half acres of land, all his share in Husfeld, between William 
do Wasscul's portion and ' le Ho,' with meadow and an alder-grove, paying 
12d. yearly. Witnesses: Angod de Cornerthe, Robert de Russeis, and 
others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3482. Grant by John Kobatt, of Hyntlesham, to John son of 

Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, of land in Belsted Magna, abutting on the 
road from Hyntlesham to Colchester. Thursday after the Conversion of 
St. Paul, 20 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suflf.] A. 3483. Grant by Matilda, daughter of Robert de Cleydone, deceased, 

to Martin Justus, of Thurlestone, and Margery his wife, for life, for 20*., of 
pasture, and land in Thurlestone, the pasture stretching along the road from 
Crakeford to Westerfeld. Witnesses : Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, 
Geoffrey de Blauchevil', and others (named). Feast of St. Gregory 
the Pope, 9 Edward [I.]. 

Suff. A. 3484. Release by Hugh de Lopham, clerk, to the prior and convent 

of Lewes, for 20/., of all his right in 100 acres in Bradeleye Magna, in a field 
callod ' Haldeleye, 1 concerning which he had impleaded the said prior by a 
writde consanguinitate. Friday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 5 Edward II. 
Seal. Much injured. 

A. 3485. Duplicate of A. 3484. Seal. Injured. 

[Snff.J A. 3486. Bond of John Gylebert, of Hintlesham. Whereas the 

prioress and nuns of Wykes have claimed Qd. and eight days' work in autumn 
as being due to them yearly for pasture which he held of them by inheri- 
tance in Hintlesham, and which he has granted to Robert, son of Roger 
Hiiniund. to be held by a yearly rent ol'Qd. he binds all his lands of the 
fee of the said prioress and nuns, to be distrained by them for the said eight 
days' work, when need arises. 26 January, 24 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3487. Grant by Godard de Thurlestun to Alan son of Justus de 

Thurlestun, and Lecia, Godard's daughter, on their marriage, of a 
messuage in Thurlestun, a piece of land called ' Lundmere,' and land by the 
road stretching towards Hakeam mill ; paying 15d. yearly, &c. Witnesses : 
Ralph Mangard, Baldwin Peseale, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3488. Grant by John Mounceax, of Heyford, co. Northampton, 

to Edmund, vicar of Gretiugham, and Thomas Sewale, of the same, of a 
pightle, called ' Galpynispittell ' in Overo Gretingham. Wednesday after 
St. Denys, 4 Richard II. 

[Suff.] A. 3489. Release by Geoffrey Costyn, of Ipswich, to Thomas le 

Clerk de Newburne, of Ipswich, of 34d. out of 3,?. yearly rent which he pays 
for his capital messuage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses : 
John Irp, John lie veil, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Thursday 
nfier the Circumcision, 8 Edward III. 



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[Suff.j A. 3490. Grant by Alexander de Rameseie, to Gilbert son of Alvred, 

of Wikcs, for 5*., of a croft of his land of Burlande, lying near the road by 
Cuinbwelle. Witnesses : Rauulf son of Gyrard, Eustace Pilecoe, Gilbert de 
Dansewelle, and others (named). Se.al. 

[Suff.] A. 3491. Grant by Matilda daughter of Robert Prudome, of 

Aylington, to Sir Hugh, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank 
almoin, of land in Aylingtou in Cleyfurlong, abutting on ' le Byrilond." 
Witnesses : Sir Walter Chamberlain, steward of Ramsey, Roger le 
Waleys, of Sibystone, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] . A. 3492. Grant by Robert Prudum, of Aylingtun, to his daughter 
Matilda, of the above land in Aylingtun. which he bought of Ysoud, late the 
wife of Philip son of Achard. Paying a yearly rent of Id. to Sir Waller 
de Wassigle. Witnesses : Warin Fleming, Roger Waleis, and others 
(named). Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3493. Grant by John son of Henry le Fraunceys, of Aylington, 

to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank almoin, for 
20*., of an acre of land in Aylington, half at Westercston, abutting on 
Neutoneweye, and half at Byllingbroc. Witnesses : John son of John, of 
Aylington, Walter Produme, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3494. Defeasance of a grant by Roger Gilbert, of Belstede Magna, 

to William de Staunford, of land in Belstede, witnessing that if he pay 
William 7 marcs at the terms specified herein, the grant shall be void. 
Friday after St. Valentine, 23 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3495. Grant by William son of William de Kenebroch, to the 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, in frank almoin, to maintain a light before 
St. Mary's altar, of a yearly rent of I6d. in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey and John de Beaumes, Roger Lyu, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3496. Grant by Isabel daughter of Osbert de Foro, deceased, of 

Ipswich, to Petronilla, daughter of Roger Russeil, of North Blakeliam, 
for 20*., of a messuage in St. Mildred's parish, Ipswich, by the bread 
market. Witnesses : Vivian son of Silvester, John Lonerens, bailiff?, and 
others (named). Vigil of St. Laurence the Martyr. August, 3 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3497. Release by Petronilla Pascal, of Reydon, to John de Soleny, 

son of Sir Alfred de Soleny, of bis messuage, land and tenement in Reydon, 
for 40*. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Reydon, knight, and others (named). 
St. Nicholas' Day, 2i Edward [I.]. Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3498. Release by Matilda, relict of Simon Tezeri, to William, 

son of William le Fre, for 10*., of all her right in pasture in Magna Belstede. 
6 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3499. Grant by Robert de Ramis, of Burstalle, to Isabel his 

daughter, an ' inclusa,' for her support, of two acres of land in Bronford 
and four acres in Burstalle, part abutting on the meadow called 
' Bunnesbroc,' part lying in the field called ' Tuentiacres,' and of 5 measures 
of grain yearly from his land in Burstalle, and 4s. of yearly rent. Submits 
to the jurisdiction of the Archdeacon of Suffolk, to compel him to the fulfil- 
ment hereof. Witnesses : Thomas de Ramis, Richard de Bordeshowe, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3500. Grant by Adam de Aula of Cley/Jone, to Martin Justus, of 

Thurlestone, for 20*., of a piece of pasture in ' le Norht Medwe ' in Thurle. 
stone. Day of St. Edmund the King, 10 Edward I. Seal. 



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[guff.] A. 3501. Grant by William dil Turfpet, of Borstalle, to John son of 

Adam de Aula, of Cleydone, of land called ' Maggotislond ' abutting on the 
road from liis house to ' le Holeweye,' and pasture calltd Me Fremerches' 
lying by the bank dividing Hyntlisham and Burstalle parishes, ia Burstnlle. 
Monday the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, 10 Edward II. 

[Suff] A. 3502. Confirmation by Nieholaa daughter of Edmund son of 

Charles, of Ipswich, for 20*. and a measure of corn, of tlie gift that Robert, 
son of Alexander de Brumtou, her late husband, made to the prior and 
convent of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of the messuage that 
was her father's in St. Nicholas' parish, Ipswich. Witnesses: William 
Godesk, Osbert de Foro, bailiffs, John de Beumys, and others (named) . 

[Suff.] A. 3503. Grant by Eadmund de Welle to the same canons, in frank 

almoin, of land in Thurlestune in the field called ' Lundfeld.' Witnesses : 
Baldwin de Pesehale, Adam de Blanchevill, John de Beaumes, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3504. Grant by William de Chorham, of Hadieye, chaplain, to 

John, son of Adam de Aula, of Cleydone, of land in Burstalle. Thursday 
after St. Luke the Evangelist, 10 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A . 3505. Grant by Alice Lof, daughter of Matilda le Brun, of Snapes, 

to Roger her son, of all the free land which she held of Snapes parish 
church, he paying that church o\d. yearly. Witnesses : John de Beccling, 
Walter de GlanwilP, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3506. Grant by William de Cleydone, knight, to John de Cleydone, 

his brother, of his lands and tenements in Burstaile called ' Wlfonnes, 1 viz. 
a messuage and 7 acres of land that he and Thomas Lew, of Ipswich, 
lately recovered against Sibil, late the wife of Roger Lovcday. Sunday after 
Midsummer, 4 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 3507. Grant by Hubert de Ruylly to distance, the prioress, and the 

nuns of Wykes, in frank almoin, of 12 acres in Mysteleg' of the land called 
' la Gidiland,' viz. 4 acres that Richard Crane and Mabel hold, and eight 
acres in llusfeld and Berifeld, a road to the water one perch wide, and the 
service of Richard and Mabel. Witnesses: Randulf de Braham, Roger de 
Reymes, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3508. Letters patent of John Bnyt, of Hyntlesham, releasing to 

John Costyn, of the same, all actions and demands for lands and rents. 
Monday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 5 Edward II. 

Suff. A. 3509. Grant by John de Cleydone to Thomas Horold and Sir 

Roger Beneyt, chaplain, of all his goods and chattels in Burstalle, Hyntle- 
sham, [DJeylham, Hemmyggiston and Orforde, or elsewhere in Suffolk. 
Sunday after St. Leonard, 22 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3510. Demise by John son of John Costyn, of Hyntlesham, to 

John Pach, of Sprowton, and Richard Alebold, of Burstalle, of all his 
lands and tenements with a fulling watermill in Hyntlesham and Belsted 
Magna for six years from Michaelmas next, paying 26s. yearly, saving asoler 
at the west end of the capital house. Tuesday after St. Matthew the 
Apostle, 18 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3511. Grant by Stephen son of Luke the goldsmith, of St. Edmunds, 

to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, for 60 marcs, in 
frank almoin, of the messuage in Laweshyll which he bought from Walter de 
la Wilde. Witnesses : Robert de Bradefeud, William de Walepol, and others 
(named). Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3512. Release by Henry de Bradegrene, son of Nicholaa daughter 

of Edmund Charles, of Ipswich, to the canons of SS. Peter and 
Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoiu, of all his right in a messuage within the 
court the said canons. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Bosco, knight, and 
others (named). Feast of St. Bricius the Confessor, 14 Edward [I.]. Seal. 

[Suff.] A, 3513. Grant by Ranulf Haliday, of Gretingham, to John and 

Thomas his sous, of a messuage with croft, formerly his brother Robert's, in 
Gretingham, abutting ou the common way called Me Netherestrete.' 
Tuesday before St. George the Martyr, 15 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3514. Release by John Eoggys, of Gretynghain, to Thomas, son of 

Ranulph Haliday, of the same, Roger, perpetual vicar of Gretynghain, Sir 
Hervy le Smyth, chaplain, John, son of Elias dil Medwe, Sir Philip 
Haliday, parson of Blecheden, and Anabilia Wylot, of all his right in tin 
lands they hold in Gretynghain ; and to the said Thomas, of all his right 
in meadow in Gretynghain, abutting on the bank leading from Framisden to 
Gretyngham bridge, and in 7^(1. yearly rent that Edmund Haliday, Thomas' 
brother acquired. Sunday after SS. Peter and Paul, ,'iO Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3515. Release by Margery, relict of Edmund Haliday, of 

Gretyngham, to Thomas Haliday, of the same, of all her right in land in 
Gretynghain which he has by feofi'ment of her said late husband. Friday 
after' St. Scolastica the Virgin, 13 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3516. Grant by Henry de Kerseye, the prior, and the convent of 

SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, to Thomas de la Rente, of Ipswich, of 
the tenement called ' Rolnesyerd' in St. Augustine's parish in the suburb 
of Ipswich, paying Gd. yearly. 9 May, 8 Edward II. 

[Suff.] _^_ > 3517. Grant by Simon le Peddere, of Burstalle, to John, son of 

Adam de Aula, of Cleydune, of a piece of pasture in Burslalle. Tuesday 
after St. Felix the Bishop, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3518. Grant by Geoffrey de Amblia, to the nuns of Wikes, in 

frank almoin, of 8 acres in Elmset, part in Watsiscroft, part in Rede, for 
the souls of himself and Constance his wife; for which they have released 
to him 5s. which they had in Nortlmma by gift of William and Aliz Capra. 
Witnesses : Robert de Hemingestunia, parsou of Elmtet church, Philip 
Gernun, parsou of Batesford church, and others (named). 

Endorsed: Grant of Geoffrey de Amblia, &c., for 5s. that William 
Capra lately gave the said church from his mill in Norton. 

[Suff.] A. 3519. Grant by Geoffrey de Amblia, to Idonea, the prioress, and 

the nuns of Wikes, of ten acres in his lordship of Goldhiiuesdune in North- 
tune, and other ten acres that were Edward Blund's, in frank almoin, by 
consent of Constance his wife and William his son and heir. For tlii.s 
grant they have released to him the 5s. rent which they had in his mill of 
Northtune by gift of Alice Chieure. Witnesses : Eustace de Braham, 
Peter de Leihain, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] 1 A. 3520. Grant by John de Lausele, to Sir William de Valencia, of 

two acres in Melleford, in the mill field. Witnesses : Thomas Galenc, 
Geoffrey de Melleford, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A.. 3521. Grant by Richard Lew, knight, to John de Buclesham, 

chaplain, Richard de Westhorpe, parson of Cretyngg church, and Thomas 
de Rougham, of land with a windmill thereon in St. l.'eter's parish, 
Ipswich, abutting eastward on pasture called ' le CokespyttcP and westward 
on the road from Ipswich to Coldone, meadow in Sproulone by the bank 
leading from Sproutone to Haneibrd bridge, and 9,v. yearly rent issuing 
from two uiossuiigei in the above parish. Rysshemcrc, Sunday after St. Luku 
the Evangelist, 3 Edward III. Seal, 



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[Suff.] A. 3522. Grant by Walter le Cunte, son of Humfrey le Cunte, 

to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Bernigham 
of the fee of Humfrey, paying 16^. yearly, and the king's soutage 
at the rate of 4il. in the marc. Witnesses: Stephen de Segrave, William 
de Insula, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3523. Grant by Humfrey Lecunte, son of Walter Lecunte, to the 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of the above laud in Bcrlingham, paying 
yearly as above. Wimer the chaplain bought the land from Richard son 
of Henry for 20*., a tunic and cap worth 3s., and a load horse worth s. 
with saddle and bridle, &c. Humfrey grants moreover to the said canons, 
his land called 'Susterdole' in Hepewrde and 4 acres of heath, for which 
Wimer gives him half a marc and to Isolda his wife two talents. Witnesses : 
William de Berdewelle, Gilbert de Colevilla, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3524. Grant by Manser de Bordesho, to the canons of SS. 

Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 30 acreg " de Ware " in Sproutuue called 
4 Kebelleslond,' paying 8*. yearly. Witnesses : Eustace de Braham, 
Richard de Bromford, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3525. Grant by Warin son of Osbert the Clerk of Sproutune, to 

the same, for 20*., of an acre called ' Brodacre ' in Sproutune, in the 
meadow called ' Tunmanemedwo,' paying 12d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Hubert de Bramford, Manser de Bordesho, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3526. Fragment of document relative to injuries inflicted on the 

abbot and convent of St. Edmunds, contrary to their charters by 
which they were allowed to acquire lands in spite of the statute of 
Mortmain, &c. [Edward III.] 

[Suff.] A. 3527. Grant by Laurence Horold, of Ipswich, to I., the prior, 

and the convent of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 2s. yearly rent 
issuing from a messuage opposite Ipswich gaol, in exchange for 2s. yearly 
rent which they have granted him from a tenement in St. Nicholas's parish, 
Ipswich. Witnesses : Thomas Stace and Thomas le Maystre, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). 9 April, A.D. 1296. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3528. Grant by John Marschal, of Elmissete, to John de Cleydone 

of land in Burstalle parish called ' le Bolteriscroft,' by the road from 
Ipswich to Kersey. Saturday after St. Vincent the Martyr, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3529. Grant by Cristina, the prioress, and the convent of Wikes, 

to Hugh de Smokebdelond, of the land which William de Wassebroc formerly 
held of them in Chatesham, paying 2s. 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Robert de 
Copedoc, Robert de Norwnde, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3530. Grant by Henry son of William de Elmeswall', to Thomas 

son of Nigel de Listen, clerk, Alice his wife, and John and Simon their 
sons, for 10 marcs, of land called ' Varelond ' in Meleford parish, between 
land of Sir William de Valencia and the road from Henry's house to 
the tigh of Keutewalle called ' Haylokestye.' Witnesses : John de 
Curmavile, John Peytem', and others (named). Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3531. Confirmation by John son of Andrew de Sprouton, to the 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, in frank alnioin, of the gift that William son 
of William de Kenebroch, made them of 16d. yearly rent from a messuage 
in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, formerly held of John's fee by Geoffrey Cnm- 
brevill'. Witnesses : John de Beaumes, Roger Lyu, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3532. Grant by John son of Andrew de Sproutunia, to William 

sou of William de Kenebroc, for 10s., of the above yearly rent of 16d, 
Witnesses : John son of Norman, John de Bournes, and others (named). 



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[Suff.] A. 3533. Surrender by William de Holeton, shepherd, and Matilda 

his wife, who hold a messuage and piece of land in Brokes, in the suburb of 
Ipswich, of the prior and convent of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, 
by a service of I2d., a. cock, 3 hens, and one day's work in autumn, which 
they consider too heavy for such a tenement, to the said convent, of a piece 
of land which they held by their cowshed at Brokes, abutting on the road 
from the west gate of Ipswich to VVy velesduue ; for which surrender the 
prior and convent have released all right in tho day's work in autumn. 
Witnesses : Vivian son of Silvester and Laurence Horold, bailiffs of 
Ipswich, and others (named). Feast of St. Ambrose the Bishop, April, 
23 Edward I. Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3534. Grant by Thomas de Rugham, to the prior and canons of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of I2d. yearly rent, a flask of lamp oil and a rose, to be 
received from the tenants named, for the tenements which they hold for life, 
viz., I2d. for a cottage and 2 acres in Belstede Magna, the oil for a tenement 
in Ipswich, and the rose for two messuages, lands and 2s. rent in Stoke by 
Ipswich, Wherstede, and Grenewich ; together with the remainder of 
the cottage and messuages, &c., after the death of the tenants. 10 June, 
21 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suft.] A. 3535. Release by Robert Maukel, the elder, to the prior nnd canons 

of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 2*. yearly rent which they paid for 
tenements in Hyntlegham, for which they shall pay Id. in future. 20 May, 
9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3536. Demise by Thomas Maukel, of Hyntlesham, chaplain, to the 

prior and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of 2s. Id. yearly rent which they paid 
for lands and tenements held of him in Hyntlesham, for his life, with 
reversion to his heirs. Sunday after St. Gregory, 1 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3537. Grant by Eva Russel, of Swynlond, to William Ayston, her 

son, of her share of a messuage, a pightle and a way in Swynlond. Sunday 
after Holy Cross, 23 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3538. Grant by John de Hascetot, to Idonia de Rendune, daughter 

of Maurice de Dodenes, for 10s., for life, of all his land in Yrrtune, paying 4i. 
yearly. Witnesses : Maurice de Dodenes, Robert de Boitune, and others 
(named). Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3539. Grant by Adam son of Hugh Puppin, of Thurlestone, 

deceased, to Sir William le Wite, chaplain, of land in Thurlestone, pa) ing the 
services specified to Sir Nicholas de Weylond, lord of the fee. The 
Conception, A.D. 1279. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3540. Grant by Walter Pullegos, to the canons of SS. Peter 

and Paul, Ipswich, of 2*. yearly rent issuing from a messuage and 
houses in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, in frank almcin. Witnesses : Sir 
Richard the Dean of Ipswich, Mathew de Parca, and others (named). 
Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3541. Grant by Eadinund Alp, to Thomas le Gros and Gundreda 

his wife, for 6 marcs, of land at the head of Ipswich bridge in St. Augustine's 
parish, abutting northward on the salt water ; paying \2d. yearly to the 
prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich. Witnesses : Seman Tophole and Richard 
Fuder, bailiffs, and others (named). March, 51 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3542. Release by Margery, late the wife of Geoffrey Dousyng, of 

Laxlelde, to Robert Smyth, of the same, of all her right in two pieces of 
land in Laxfelde in ' le Parkfeld,' one piece being called ' Cokk yslond.' 
4 October, 10 Henry VI. Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3543. Grant by John le Melnere, of Burstalle, to Thomas Horold, 

of the same, of a curtilage and house built thereon in Burstalle. Friday 
after St. Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, 21 Edward III. 

[Snff.] A. 3544. Demise by lady Sarra de Burghille, the prioress, and the 

convent of Wykes to John de Ardleghe, of Swynelond, for his life, of land 
in Swynelond, paying 12d. yearly and maintaining two wax lights in 
Swynelond church during his life. Sunday after the Epiphany. 
10 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3545. Demise by the same, to Sir John Waleys, vicar of 

Swynlaunde church, and John de Ardleghe, of the same, of all their lands 
and tenements in Swynlaund, with (he great tithes belonging to the church, 
saving the rents and services of all their tenants, for nine years from the 
present date, paying 8 marcs yearly and repairing the grange and other 
buildings and the chancel of the church. Wednesday Michaelmas day, 
7 Edward III. 

[Essex.] A. 3546. Release by Sabiua, relict of William Aubre, of Bromfeld, 

to William de Coggeshale, of all her right in a croft called ' Clobbescroft ' 
in Chelmesford. Saturday the feast of the Conception, 18 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3547. Release by Avelina daughter of Agatha de Chatesham, to 

the lady Isabella, the prioress, and the convent of Wykes, of all her right 
in laud that Roger, son of Thobias the chaplain of Chateshaui, gave to 
her mother in the field called ' Byrchey ' in Hintlesham parish. In 
St. Margaret's church, Ipswich, 14 November, during the iter of Sir 
Salomon de Roucestria sind his companions, the King's justices in Eyre 
there, 14 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3548. Acknowledgment by Vivian sou of Silvester Wakelin, that 

he owes the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, a yearly rent 
of \2d. for a messuage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, that Semau de Cruce 
formerly held of his father, and which Wakelin son of Norman, his grand- 
father, held of the said church. Witnesses : Matthew de Porta, Robert de 
Orford, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3549. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of SS. 

Peter and Paul, Ipswich, to Martin Justuse, of Thurlestune, for lOO.v., 
of a messuage and land in Tlmrlestiine, abutting on land of the said Martin 
called ' le Lintone,' on the churchyard, and on the road from Thurlestune 
church to Ipswich. Witnesses : Sir William de Henleye, Baldwin de Valle, 
and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3550. Grant by Richard son of Reginald Benet, of Aylington, to 

Richard Hubert, of Aylington, and Edith his wife of land in Aylington, 
part in ' le Morslade,' part in Raulotston abutting on Raulotston Weyc 
southwards. Sunday before the Purification, 1 1 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3551. Grant by Roger son of AVilliam de Bramford, to the 

canons ojl' SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of half an acre in Sproutune 
in the meadow called ' Tunmanemedwe,' in frank almoin. Witnesses : 
Robert and Roger de Baddele, Hubert de Bramford, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3552. Grant by William Arnold, of St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, 

to Margery de Rikingehale, late the wife of Brian de Ringeshale, for 6 inures, 
of a messuage in the said parish, paying I6d. yearly to the prior and 
convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, Id. to St. George's church, &c. Witnesses : 
Hugh de Langestune, Semau Thopholl', bailiffs, and others (named). 



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[Surrey.] A. 3553. Grant by Reginald de la Broke, to Nicholas de Blokesham, 
for 10s., of two acres in Nutfeld parish lying upon ' la Hulle,' adjoining the 
demesne of Sir Warin de Muntchensi, paying 6d. yearly. Witnesses: 
Walter de Hedresham, Roger de la Loge, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3554. Grant by Richard Algar, of Akenharn, to Baldwin do 

Pesenhale and Agnes his wife, for 10*., of a piece of land in Thurlestone. 
Witnesses : Adam de Cleydone, Humphrey de Blanckeville, and others 
(nmed). 

[Wilts ?] A. 3555. Grant by William de Ferr[ariis], to Gilbert Basset and his 
heirs by Isabella, William's daughter, that they may have the manor of 
Mildehale at the end of four years and may receive the charter thereof made 
and deposited at the New Temple, London, by the hands of the Master of 
the Knights Templars in England, or the Treasurer of the Temple, 
London. Gilbert undertaking, if he choose to receive Mildehale manor, to 
surrender to the Master or Treasurer of the Temple, London, the grant 
which William made him of Pery manor, which shall then revert to the 
said William. Tuesday after Holy Trinity, 25 Henry [HI.] 

[Suff.] A. 3556. Demise by Henry, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to Sir Thomas Chountebien, of Ipswich, chaplain, of the altarage 
of St. Nicholas's church, Ipswich, for seven years from Michaelmas next, 
paying 38 marcs, viz. 5J marcs yearly, and defraying all charges on the 
said church. Monday after St. Peter ad Vincula, A.D. 1327. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3557. Grant by Thomas Haliday, of Gretinghnm, the elder, to 

Edmund Drwe, parson of Drengstone, Edmund, vicar of Gretingham, and 
Anable Wylot, of the same, of all his lands, &c., in Gretingham. Saturday 
after the close of Easter, 43 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3558. Release by Thomas de Rougham, to Sir Henry, the prior, 

and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in the lands and 
tenements which they have by gift of Nicholas Bonde (who acquired them 
jointly with Thomas), in Ipswich, Wherstede, Belstede, Thurlegtone, and 
Hyntlesharn. 20 January, 14 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3559. Grant by John, the prior, and the monks of St. Mary's, 

Snapes, to Sir William de Rurcham, chaplain, vicar of their church of 
Snapes, of a messuage with a croft in Snapes for his life, paying 12c/. yearly. 
Witnesses: John de Becling', John Corndebof, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3560. Acknowledgment by Walter the smith, of Bradefeld parish, 

that he is bound to pay Deonisia, daughter of Sir Ermethard de Wenham, 
22^d. yearly, out of the rent of the land in Bradei'eld which the said 
Walter bought from Walter de la Ponde. Witnesses : Sirs Richard Phillol, 
William de Blund, Hugh le Gros, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3561. Grant by Robert Drayl, of Ipswich, to Walter do Bures, 

chaplain, of a messuage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses : 
Laurence Cobbe, Gilbert Roberd, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named) . 
18 February, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3562. Grant by Hugh, abbot of Ramsey, to William, son of Hugh 

de Elington, for 4 marks, of a cotland of land in Woldweston that Geoffrey 
sou of Richard, formerly provost of the said town, held, paying 8(1, yearly 
to the sacristan of Ramsey, and I6d. to the farmer of the abbot's manors of 
Brunnington,Weston, and Bytherne. Witnesses : Sir William deWichintou, 
steward, Sir Richard Folioth, rector of the churches of Brunuington and 
Weston, and others (named). 



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[Suff.] A. 3563. Release by William Pypard, to the lady Basilia, the prioress 

and the nuns of Wykes, of their suit at his court of Hintlesham. St. Thomas 
the Martyr's day, A.D. 1257. 

[Suff.] A. 3564. Grant by Fulk, the abbot, and the convent of St. Martin's, 

Aumale, to Osbert the clerk, son of Hugh de Belstode, of the land in 
Belstede that Hugh his father held, paying 10s. yearly, the land Osbert his 
uncle held paying 7s. 6cl., the land ' Scotland ' and land of Wluric Dreibrad 
paying 44rf. Witnesses : Manger the prior, Hugh le Grant, William the 
subprior, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3565. Release by John son of Geoffrey Guile, of Thurlestone, to 

Martin Justus, of the same, of 2d. yearly rent which he was wont to pay for 
pasture called ' Crovesmedwe,' in Thurlestoue, which Alan, Martin's father, 
obtained of the said Geoffrey. Feait of St. Matthew the Apostle, 
2 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3566. Grant by John de Peyton, knight, to Ralph de Lungeley, 

the younger, and Eoysia his wife, of meadow in Newtone by the water 
running from Newtone watermi 11 towards Boxford bridge, paying 6d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Thomas de Grey, Adam de Montecaniso, and others (named). 

[Stiff.] A. 3567. Release by Mabel Thedery, late the wife of Simon Richol, 

of Belsted Magna, to Sir Laurence le Fre, of Belsted, of all her right 
in land with meadow in Belsted, abutting southward on the bank running 
to Stakwode, and northward on the road from Sparkeford to Ipswich. 
Friday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 11 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3568. Acquittance by John de Wassebroc, of Ydonea the prioress 

of Wikes and her successors, against the abbot of Aumale, from a yearly 
rent of I2d. for land in Chatesham, of which the said John receives from 
the prioress I0d., and will pay 2rf., and also from all suits at the abbots' 
halmotes in Belstede. Witnesses: Martin, abbot of Aumale, Hugh 
Talemasche, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3569. Defeasance of a grant by John Costyn, of Hyntlesham, to 

William de Staunford, of a croft in Hyntlesham, witnessing, that the 
said William grants that if he peaceably possess the croft for six years 
from the present date, the said grant shall be void ; and he also grants to 
John half the crop of wheat grown in the croft, the pasture of the heads 
of the ploughed land and half the stubble grown therein during that term. 
Thursday after St. Valentine, 23 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3570. Demise by Godwin Shipdam, of Bury St. Edmunds, 

chaplain, and William Basse, of the same, grocer, to William AVetenhalc, 
citizen and grocer of London, and Alice his wife, late the wife of 
John Edward, of Bury, mercer, for their lives, of a tenement in Bury in 
the street called ' Cookrowe,' adjoining the street called ' Oldebaxtere 
strete ' on the east, which they, with William Couper, baker, deceased, 
had by grant of the said Alice dated 3 December, 20 Henry VI. ; with 
remainder to John Edward, Alice's son. Witnesses : John Redgis, 
alderman of Bury, Thomas Heigham, esquire, and John Bukke, bailiffs 
of the same, find others named. ] 2 March, 35 Henry VI. 

Suff. A. 3571. Grant by Geoffrey son of John de Cortone, of Suffolk, to 

John and Thomas, his brothers, for their lives, of a yearly rent of 20*. 
issuing from his lands in Cortone. Witnesses : Sir John Bacouu, knight, 
ftnd others (named). 8 June, 8 Edward III. Seal, 



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[Suff.] A. 3572. Release by Alice, late the wife of John de Langetoft in 

N'hamp. Ayliiigton to Robert son of Stephen de Hale, of all her right in a 
messuage and curtilage in Aylington parish by Ekelthorpgrene ; an acre 
of land upon llawelotestone in Aylington field; three half acres iu co. 
Northampton, one upon Cleyfurlong in the greater field of Aylington, 
one in Gorebrode in the- middle field, and the third in the smaller field 
at ' Le Syke ' ; and in two roods of meadow, one at ' Le Longeherst,' 
the other 'at Thatchedole, in Aylington meadow. Tuesday after the 
Conception, 25 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3573. Release by "William son of Stephen the smith, deceased, 

of Chatescham, to John Costin, fuller, of all claim that may come to 
him after the death of Hugh the smith, his grandfather, in a messuage 
in Hintlesham. Maldon. Sunday before St. Luke the Evangelist, 
23 Edward I. 

[Suff.?] A. 3574. Letters Patent of J. de Burgo, to Otho de Smaleberge, 
bailiff of Neilond, requiring him to put Peter de Huntingfeld, his valet, 
in full seisin of the land of Wlgareslond, which belonged to Geoffrey 
de Sancto Dyonisio. Bermundes'. Morrow of St. Mary Magdalene, 
54 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3575. Note of Admission at the court of the prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 
of Thomas Jodyas, the younger, son and heir of Thomas Jodyas, deceased, 
as tenant at will, together with Margaret his wife and Marion his 
mother, of land which his father held in Thurlestone. Feast of St. John 
the Evangelist, 3 Henry VII. 

[Suff.] A. 3576. Grant by Roger Lof, of Snapes, to Oristiua, daughter ot 

Stephen the miller, of Snapes, for 30s., of his land and tenement at the 
head of the parish church of Snapes, paying 5\d. yearly. Witnesses: 
William de Glanvile, John his brother, Hugh le Cordebof, and others 
(named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3577. Grant by Walter son of Silvester, to the monks of St. 

Mary's, Snapes, of an acre stretching along Brodemere and three roods 
by the road in frank almoin, and confirmation of the acre which Silvester 
his father gave them. Witnesses: Walter Plammeng, and others (named), 
" and also all the parish." 

A. 3578. Release by Agnes, daughter and heir of Roger Bramford 
of Sprouton, late the wife of Geoffrey Ingenulf, of Wandringfeld Parva, to 
the prior and convent of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, for 100s., of her 
right in the lands, &c., that were her father's in Sprouton, which they have 
ot her grant. Wednesday after Ambrose the Bishop, April, 23 Edward I. 
Seal. Injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3579. Release by Simon le Vineter, of Sprouton, to the same, for 

20s., in frank almoin, of all his right in land in Sproutou, part lying 
towards Wrabbeslow. Wednesday after the Conception, 16 Edward I. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3580. Release by Baldwin the miller and Claricia his wife, to Hugh 

sou of Mabel, of all their right iu a messuage acd two acres in Belstede, 
for 36*. Witnesses : Gilbert de Belstede, William Godefrey, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3581. Release by Alexander de Tost, of Burnt Wenham, to John 

de Suluy of laud in Reydone. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Reydone, 
knight, Richard and Peter, his brothers, Adam de Capravilla, and others 
(named), Saturday before St, Gregory the Pope, 34 Edward I. 



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[Suff.] A. 3582. Release by Geoffrey Alvene, of Wenhara, to John son of 

Adam ile Anla, of Cleydone, and Thomas, son of Laurence Horold, of 
Ipswich, of all his right in 3*. yearly rent that John was wont to pay him 
for a tenement in Belsted Magua which he had by demise of Geoffrey and 
Isabella his wife, for term of the latter's life. Sunday after SS. Fabian and 
Sebastian, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3583. Grant by John Kempe, of Little Wenham, to John de 

Cleydone, brother of Sir William do Cleydone, knight, of land in Belstede 
Magna. abutting on the road from Little Wenham to Hyntlisham, and of 
the reversion of a messuage and land there which Isabel Kempe, his mother, 
holds for her life in a field called ' Burnildesfeld,' in exchange for land in 
Chutishain in the field called ' le Fro Stubbinge,' between the wood of the 
Lady Joan de Vallibus and land of Laurence le Free. Witnesses : Sir 
Robert de Ingelose, knight, and others (named). Tuesday the Octave of 
Michaelmas, 1 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3584. Grant by Geoffrey Alvene, of Wenham, and Isabel his wite 

to John son of Adam de Aula, of Cleydone, for Isabel's life, of a curtilage 
with house thereon and land in Belstede, lying on the road from Hyntles- 
ham to Colchester, paying Ss. yearly. Tuesday after St. Matthias the Apostle, 
16 Edward II. Two seals. 

A. 3585. Counterpart of the above. 

[Suff.] A. 3586. Grant by Sayena Lew, of Ipswich, to the prior and 

convent of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 40d. yearly rent from a 
messuage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, to maintain a light burning before 
the cross in their church. Witnesses : Thomas Stace, Thomas le Rente, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Vigil of St. Andrew the Apostle, 
A.D. 1310. 

A. 3587. Duplicate of A. 3586. 

[Suff.] A. 3588. Assignment by Sayena Leu, of Adam Bolle, her tenant, to 

pay the above yearly rent of 40d. to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich. Vigil of St. Andrew the Apostle, A.D. 1310. 

A. 3589. Counterpart of A. 3586. 

[Suff.] A. 3590. Grant by William de Wrotham, archdeacon of Tanton, to 

William de Buggesell', of 30 acres in Okholt between lands of Robert de 
llokesle and Edmund Walensis, paying 1 Ib. nf cumin and }'2d. yearly to 
the abbot and convent of Liesnes. Witnesses : Geoffrey de la Hegeland, 
Roger de Sutton, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3591. Grant by John de Berefeld, rector of Freston, to John de 

Lakinghethe son of Deneys, Sir John Hamund, rector of Cloptone, Sir 
Everard Flete, of Ipswich, chaplain, John dil Medwe, of Cretingham, and 
John Frost, of Thurliston, of all his lands and tenements in Thurlislon, 
Whitton, and Akenham, which he has lately acquired from Philip Justus, 
Thomas Lausele, and William Smyth. Witnesses : Sirs John de Breuse, 
Thomas Visdelen, Thomas dil Dale, knights, and others (named). Sunday 
after St. Nicholas the Bishop, 37 Edward III. 

[Sufi.] A. 3592. Confirmation by Berta Bramford, of Sprutune, of the grant 

by Agnes her sister to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, 
of land in Sprutune, abutting on William de Bosco's marsh. Witnesses: 
Sir Geoffrey de Badele, Baldwin de Pesehale, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3593. Release by Jolin son of Ernulf, to Constance, the prioress, 

and the nuus of Wykes, of all right in the land which he held of them in 
Swynesionde. Witnesses : Luei de Ottelega, Herbert Weslond, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3594. Grant by Constance, the prioress, and the convent of St. 

[Essex.] Mary's, Wikes, to tho abbot and monks of St. John's, Colchester, of all the 
lands that William son of Alsrar held in Bercholt and Fordham, and which 
he released to the said prioress and convent, paying 9s. 8d. yearly, saving 
the dower of Petronilla, William's wife, if she survive him. Witnesses : 
Sirs Richard Askecot, Richard Filloil, Hugh Gros, knights, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3595. Confirmation by Silvester son of Walter do Bedigfeld, to 

St. Mary's church, Snapes, of the land which Robert the clerk of Chebcnhale 
gave them, paying 32d. Witnesses : Herbert de Alencun, William his 
son, John de Alencun, Walter Flameg, and others (named). [Twelfth 
century.'] 

[Suff.] A. 3596. Release by Robert son of Baldwin de Cleydon, to William 

the chaplain, his brother, of all his right in the wood called ' Godhyeueshege.' 
Witnesses : Nicholas Mangard, Richard de Bordlesho, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3597. Grant by Robert Cratoun, of Belstede Magna, to Juliana 

Gorhom, of Leyham, of a piece of land in Belstede Magna for her life, with 
reversion of dower. Thursday after St. Edmund, Bishop and Confessor, 
33 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3598. Release by Christiana, relict of Justus de Thurlestune, to 

the canons of SS.Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of all her right in her marriage, 
and in lands descending to her after her husband's death, in dower, 
for 3*., half an acre at Burbelot which they have granted her for life, and a 
measure of corn yearly. Witnesses : William de Holebroch, Baldwin de 
Pesehale, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3599. Demise by Roger de Godelesford, to Nicholas Bonde, of 

Freston, and Thomas dc Rougham of all the lands in Belstede, Wherstede, and 
Bentleye which he had by demise of Avice, late the wife of William Dounyng, 
who had them by demise of the abbess of Canounleye and Sir William de 
Deen, of the inheritance of John, William Dounyng'sson, from the Nativity 
of the Virgin Mary till the heir is of age, paying 6*. yearly to the said 
abbess, &c. Also demise of the dower of the said Avice for thirteen years 
from the above feast, paying her 4*. 6d. yearly, &c., with reversion to Roger 
if she die within that time, and of a piece of heath in Wherstede that 
William Dounyng, father of William Dounyng aforesaid, acquired of Sir 
William de Deen for the latter's life, paying Sir William 8d. yearly, with 
reversion, if Sir William die within the said term, to the lords of Thorinton 
Hall. 6 September, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3600. Grant by John de Goldyngham, to the prior and canons of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all the lands and tenements that were William 
Dounyng's of Godelisford. Witnesses : Roger de Godelisford, Robert 
de Coppedok, and others (named). Belstede Parva, Monday the feast of 
St. Gregory the Pope, 4 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3601. Demise by Avice, late the wife of William Dounyng, of Bel- 

slede, to Roger de Godelesford of the lands and tenements in Befstede which 
she had by demise of Petronilla, the abbess, and the convent of Canounlegh, 
except a messuage and rood of land, and in Wersted by demise of Sir 
William de Deen, and of all her dower in Belsted, Worsted and Bemleygh, 
for thirteen years from Michaelmas next. If John, son and heir of the 
said William, die within that term, it shall be extended till the full age of 
John's heir, &c. on paying 6*. yearly to the abbess, Id. to Hugh 



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Talemach', IQcl. to Thorinton Hall, 8d. to the same Hall for a piece of 
heath which her Lnisband held of Sir William de Deeu for the latler's life, 
and to herself 4s. 6d., &c. Thursday in Whitsuu week, 8 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3602. Grant by Hubert de Ruilli, to William Duning, for two 

murks, of the land and messuage which Geoffrey del Hod held in Gudlesford 
of Gudlesford fee, and Alice, Geoffrey's daughter, Hubert's nief, paying 3s. 
yearly. Witnesses : Eoger de Gudlesford, Michael de Frestuu, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3603. Acquittance by Stephen the goldsmith, of St. Edmunds, for 

60 marks, received at Eamsey, from Sir William, the abbot, and the convent 
of Ramsey, for Stephen's tenement in Laweshill sold to them. Vigil of the 
Apostles Peter and Paul, A.U. 1276. 

[Suff.] A. 3604. Grant by Andrew Wodefuchel and Matilda his wife, to 

Sir William de Valencia, lord of Pembroke, for 19s., of 1 acres in 
A'lelleford abutting on the road to St. Edmunds, and 2d. rent. Witnesses : 
Sir Robert de Prestun, Geoffrey de Melleford, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3605. Grant by John Joye, of Ipswich, to Robert Hamund, of 

Chatesham, and Henry his son, of a croft in the suburb of Ipswich with a 
pit called ' le Eedelpet.' Witnesses: Laurence Cobbe, Gilbert Robert, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named.) Wednesday after St. John ante 
Portam Latinam, 9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3606. Demise by Alice, late the wife of Bartholomew de Porta, to 

Sir Laurence le Fre, of all land in Belsted Magna which she had as dower, 
to till and sow, for a moiety of the grain issuing therefrom, for five years 
from Michaelmas, 19 Edward [I.]. St. Nicholas's day, 20 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3607. Grant by Peter de Aulogia, to John Costin, of Leyham, 

the younger, of 2^d. yearly rent issuing from a tenement in Magna Belstede. 
Feast of Holy Cross in May, 33 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3608. Grant by John le Vyntere, the elder, of Borstalle, to John 

son of Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, of Ihe moiety of a piece of land in 
Burstalle, and the reversion of the other moiety which Alice Bokelard 
holds as dower. Sunday the feast of St. Bartholomew, 20 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3609. Release bv Nicholas son of Richard del Hill of Hintlesam, 

to the prioress and convent of Wikes, for two sextaries of wine, of all his 
right in a tenement that Robert son of Gilbert formerly held of them. 
Witnesses : Sirs William Thalebot, James le Euveise, Robert de Vallibus, 
knights, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3610. Release by Robert Bradeweye, to John Bradeweye, of all his 

right in two tenements uud two curtilages in St. Nicholas" parish, Ipswich, 
20 May, 15 Henry VI. 

[Suff.] A. 3611. Giant by Richard Syred, of Ipswich, to Sarra daughter of 

Richard le Tollere, for two marks, of land in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. 
Witnesses: Geoffrey Kempe, warden of Ipswich, and others (named.) 
28 April, 15 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3612. Grant by Alexander Wnrde, of Burstalle, to John son of 

Adam tie Aula, of Cleydon, of pasture in Burstalle. Sunday the feast of 
St. Benedict the Abbot, 15 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3613. Grant by Alice Costyn, late the wife of John Costyn, deceased, 

of Hyntlesham, to John her son, for her life, of all her dower in the water- 
mill called ' Sparkfordemelne ' with watercourse belonging, paying her 
I2tl. j early. Friday the Exaltation of Holy Cross, IS Edward II. 



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[Suff.] A. 3614. Grant l>y Richard le Tollere, of Ipswich, to Sarra his 

daughter, for 50s., of a curtilage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting on 
the highway from Ipswich bridge to the corn market, with reversion to 
him and his heirs if she die without issue. Witnesses : Vivian son of 
Silvester and John Clement, bailiff's, and others (named). January, 
13 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3615. Grant by Thomas dil Ston son of Seman Clement, of 

Ipswich, to Nicholas Bonde, of Frestone, and Thomas de Routham, of a 
messuage with curtilage in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting on the 
road from Portbregge to the corn market. Witnesses : John Harneys, 
William Malyn, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named.) Sunday the 
feast of Holy Trinity, 16 Edward II. Seal. 

[fluff.] A. 3616. Obligation of Roger Beneyt, of Chatisham, chaplain, and 

Peter Marshall of Helmsete, to pay Thomas Horald, son of Laurence 
Horald, of Ipswich, Isabella, wife of Thomas, and William Andrew, of 
Sproutone, a yearly rent of 40/. for their lives out of the lands and tenements 
which they have by feoffment from the said Thomas Horald in Burstalle, 
Braunford, Sproutone, Hyotlisham, Codenham, Reydon, Chatisham, 
Hemynggiston, Berngham, and Estoue Gosebek. Sunday after St. Gregory 
the Pope, 24 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3617. Grant by Simon de Chokefeld, knight, to Sir Philip Basset, 

of a yearly rent of one mark in Kereseie, issuing from Corsford Mill, iu 
exchange for land in Kereseie called ' Simundesheg.' Witnesses : William 
le Bastard, William la Justice, and others (named.) Seal. 

[Suff.] ^ 3618. Release by John de la Dale, to the prior and convent of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all right in the messuage which he lately acquired 
of Emma, late the wife of Hugh Schoyt, in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. 
Feast of the Exaltation of Holy Cross, 5 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3619. Grant by John Rery, of St. Edmunds, mercer, to Roger Cook, 

of the same, and Lettice his wife, of a tenement with three shops adjoining 
in St. Edmunds, in the cooks' street, by Oldebaxsterestret. Witnesses : 
Theobald de Denham, alderman of St. Edmunds, and others (named). 
Friday in Easter week, 48 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3620. Grant by Roger Cook, of Bury St. Edmunds, to Robert 

de Kedyngton, John Ruggewyn, of Staundon, and John de Bury of the above 
tenement with three shops. Witnesses : Richard de Rughham, alderman 
of Bury St. Edmunds, Walter Beneyt, bailiff of the same, and others 
(named). Friday before All Saints day, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

A. 3621. Grant by William son of Ralph, to Roger son of Robert, and 
his heirs by Isabel de Reimes, of the land with chief messuage that Ralph 
the carpenter William's father held in Werfstede, of the fee of Robert de 
Reimes, paying 28d. yearly; for which grant Roger has given him 10*., a 
tunic of burnet, an overcoat and half a measure of barley. Witnesses : 
Richard de Gosfeld, Ranulf Brito, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A 3622. Grant by Lambert son of Robert son of Andrew de Stanefeld, 

to Robert Saxi, of Stanefeld, for 40*., of all his wood called ' Appedehey,' 
in Lauselle parish. Witnesses : John de Rochude, William de Beylham, 
and others (named). Injured. 

[Suff.] A.. 3623. Grant by Nicholas the prior of Snapes, with consent of the 

brethren, to Walter le Man, chaplain, of a perpetual vicarage in the parish 

church of Snapes, with the messuage of Ailward the brewer, (which 

measuage, after Walter's death, the monks shall receive to their own use,) 

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paying yearly 6*. and 51bs. of wax candles. Witnesses: Sir Walter, parson 
of Blakeshale, Master Eeiraund de Aldeburg, Roger, parson of Cranefonl, 
and others (named). 

[SufE.] A. 3624. Release by Margery, daughter of Gilbert de Houtone, 

deceased, to William Westone, of Cloptone, of all her right in the lands 
and tenements in Cloptone which she inherited after the death of Margery, 
late the wife of the said William, her nephew. Wednesday in Easter week, 
35 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3625. Grant by Godard de Thurlestune, to Alan son of Justus 

de Thurlestune, of an acre in Thurlestune, a messuage abutting on the 
high road from Thurlestune church to Ipswich, land called ' Lundmere,' 
and land lying by the road to Hakaham ; paying 15d. yearly. Witnesses : 
Baldwin de Pcsehale, Adam de Blanchevile, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3626. Release by Martin Justus, of Thurlestone, to Roger Justus, 

his brother, of 3^d. yearly rent which Roger was wont to pay him for land 
called ' Cristmeslond ' in Thurlestone. Wednesday bafore St. Gregory, 
20 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3627. Demise by Walter de Stanbregge to John Costyn, the 

younger, son of John Costyn, of Sparkeford, and to Matilda his wife, of 
land and pasture called ' Atheloyseslond ' in Hyntlesham parish, by the 
water running from Waschebroc mill to the mill of John Costyn, the elder, 
for ten years from the present date. Sunday before the Apostles Simon 
and Jude, 12 Edward II. 

[Surrey.] A. 3628. Release by Thomas de Waletone, to John, the prior, and 
the convent of Lewes, and St. Pancras's church, for 60*., of the messuage 
with gardens, &c., in Suwerk which he had by demise of Sir John de 
Warennya, Earl of Surrey. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Lewes, rector 
of St. Olave's, Richard de Melton, and others (named). Vigil of the 
Annunciation, A.D. 1278. 

[Suff.] A. 3629. Grant by John Lene, of Gretyngham, to the prior and 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all the tenements which he held of their 
fee in Gretyngham. 20 March, 13 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3630. Grant by John, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to Andrew Howelin, of Gretingham, of land in Gretingham, 
paying 28rf. yearly. Tuesday after St. James the Apostle, 23 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3631. Grant by John de Aketon and Alice Hare, of Gretyngham, 

to John Lyene, of Brandestone, of a messuage and land which they formerly 
acquired of Andrew Hwelyn in Gretyngham. Thursday the feast of 
St. Peter in Cathedra, 6 Edward II. Fragments of two seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3632. Grant by Richard son of Robert Baldewine, of Ipswich, to 

Martin Justus, of Thurlestone, and Margery his wife, for the latter's life, of 
land in Thurlestone abutting on the road from Westerfeld to Crakeford 
northwards, and Id. yearly rent from land in Thurlestone adjoining the 
above land. Witnesses : Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, Geoffrey de 
Blanchevile, and others (named). The Annunciation, 12 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3633. Release by John de Whytefeld, eldest son of John de 

Whytefeld, to Henry de Kerseye, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, 
Ipswio.h, of all his right in lands formerly Laurence Le Free's in Belstede 
Magna, Belstede Parva, Chatesham, Sproutone, Coppedok and Waschebrok, 
and in the lands which Laurence and John his brother hold for their lives of 
the said prior in Stoke by Ipswich, Wherstede, and Grenewyht'. Witnesses : 
Gilbert de Burgh, Edmund Petygard, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others 
(named). Wednesday after St. Agatha the Virgin, 12 Edward III. Seal. 



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[Stiff.] A. 3634. Release by Matilda late the wife of Wlfric de Brademere, of 

Brokes, to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of the court north 
of her house which she holds of them iii Brokes, reserving ten feet from the 
wall of the house. Witnesses : Thomas le Maystre and Thomas Stace, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 

[Suff.] J^ f 3635. Eelease hy William de Aechs son of Richard late the rector 

of Aechs (Ash) church, chaplain, to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, 
Ipswich, of the messuage which he held of them in St. Nicholas's parish, 
Ipswich, and the remainder of the soil with buildings and 'curtilage 
adjoining, for which they have granted that his own and his father's name 
shall be noted in their inartyrology, and that food and drink shall be given 
away on his annirersary for his soul as for a professed canon. Wit- 
nesses: Richard Fader, Robert de Orford, bailiffs, and others (named). 
Seal. 

A. 3636. Duplicate of the above. 

[Sulf.] J f 3637. Demise by Nicholas, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipi-wich, to William de Heys, chaplain, for his life, of a messuage in 
St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, paying 2s. yearly. Witnesses : Silvester son 
of Wakelin, Thurstan del Cley, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 
Fragment of stal. 

[Suff.] A. 3638. Assignment by Sayena Leu of Adam Bolle, as tenant of 40<7. 

yearly rent, issuing from a messuage that was Roger de Loundres, to be paid 
to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich. Witnesses : Thomas 
Stace and Thomas le Rente, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Vigil 
of St. Andrew the Apostle, A.D. 1310. 

[Suff.] A. 3639. Release by William Testepin, of Hintelesharo, to the canons 

of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of Id. yearly rent which they 
paid him for 15 acres in Brokes, in the field called ' Aldegate.' Witnesses : 
Richard Fader, John Clement, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3640. Release by Cristiana, relict of William de Thisteld, to the 

canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 10*., of all her right of dower in lauds 
and rents which were her husband's in Gretingham. Witnesses : Sir 
Robert de Aygneus, knight, Arnald de Colevile, and others (named). Seal, 
broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3641. Grant by Margery, relict of "Walter de Leystone, to Robert 

de Dinhivetune, for 3 marcs, of a piece of land with buildings called 
her ' gernarius ' [garner?] in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, paying the prior and 
convent of St. Peter's 4d. yearly. Witnesses : Silvester son of Walk[elin], 
and Matthew de Porta, bailiffs, and others (named). 

[Suff.] J^ 3642. Grant by John Lede, of Ipswich, to Adam de Hemenhale 

and Agnes his wife, for 40s., of a messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, 
Ipswich, paying 12<f. yearly to St. Peter's convent, and Id. to the light 
in St. Nicholas's church. Witnesses : Vivian son of Silvester, John 
Clement, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3643. Grant by John son of William Angod, of Ipswich, to 

Walter Pullegos, of Baudeseye, for 12s., of 2s. yearly rent issuing from a 

messuage [in St. Peter's parish, Ipswich] which formerly belonged to William 

'- Daunz. Witnesses : Muthew de Porta, Nicholas de Foro, bailiffs, and 

others (named). 

[Suff.] J^ % 3644. Release by Margaret, late the wife of William the cook, of 

Ipswich, to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 2s., of all 
her right in a messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses: 
Laurence iiorold, Thomas Aylred, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 
Sunday after St. Hilary, 12 Edward [I.]. 

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212 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Puff.] A. 3645. Grant by the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to 

William <le Letheringham, their cook, and Margery his wife, for their lives, 
of a messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, paying 2s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Hugh de Langestune, Mathew de Porta, bailiffs, and others 
(named). Seal and fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3646. Obligation of Robert Costard to pay the prior and convent 

of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 32d. yearly rent which he used to pay to Hugh de 
Langestune for a messuage and 4 acres in Sproutune which he held of 
Hugh, of the canons' fee. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Badele, Matthew 
de Porta, Hugh Lyu, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3647. Grant by William de Bailliul and Basilia his wife, and John 

de Formavilla, heir of Robert de Formavilla, to Wimer the chaplain, of 
Baldwin son of Lefthild' with the tenement which he holds in Sprouston, for 
32d. yearly. For this grant Wimer has given William and Basilia a silver eup 
worth 5 marcs, and to John a ' fugator.' Witnesses : Nicholas de Lalanda, 
Norman son of Ailwi, and others (named). [Twelfth Century. ~\ 

[Suff.] A. 3648. Grant by Hugh de Langestune to the canons of SS. Peter 

and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of 32rf. yearly rent which Robert 
Costard pays to Hugh for a messuage and four acres of land in Sproutune. 
Witnesses: Sir Geoffrey de Badele, Matthew de Porta, Hugh Lyu, bailifis 
of Ipswich, and others (named). 

[Suff.] ^ t 3649. Demise by the prior and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to 

John Frost, of Thurliston, and Christina his wife, of a messuage with croft 
and a pasture called ' Lymmedwe ' [in Thurliston] for 100 years from 
Michaelmas, 34 Edward III., paying 5s. yearly. Monday after Michaelmas, 

34 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A.. 3650. Demise by Henry, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to William de Holewey, of Thurleston, and Hugh his son, of 
pasture called ' Lymmedwe,' in Thurleston, for their lives, paying 5*. yearly. 
Sunday after All Saints, 4 Edward III. Portion of teal. Injured. 

A. 3651. Counterpart of A. 3650. Two seals. 

[SuS.] A. 3652. Release by William Wetenhale, citizen and grocer of 

London, and Alice his wife, late the wife of John Edward, of Bury St. 
Edmunds, to John Baret, esquire, Master Thomas Craneweys, clerk, 
Godwin Shypdam, chaplain, William Basse, grocer, and John Thurston, 
mercer, of Bury St. Edmunds, of seven messuages, two granges, two 
closes with dovecots therein, a garden, 35^ acres in Bury St. Edmunds, and 
four acres in Rysby, which they hold for life by grant of John Edward, son 
of John Edward aforesaid, with reversion to Baret and the rest. The 
property is situate in Westgatestrete, Bernewellestrete, Oldbaxterestrete, 
and Northgatestrete, in the west suburb without the borough ditch, by 
Cotton Lane, and in the fields called ' Southgatefeld ' of Bury and 
' Wesgatefeld ' and by St. Peter's Hospital in Bury. 26 December, 

35 Henry VI. 

[Suff.] A. 3653. Grant by Robert de Hale, rector of Aylington church, to 

Katherine, daughter of William de Aylington, for her life, of a messuage 
in Aylington over against ' Le Grene.' For this grant and for four marcs, 
Katherine has released to him a messuage and land in Aylington formerly 
her brother John's. Thursday before St. Valentine, 23 Edward [I.]. Portion 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3654. Grant by Richard son of Reginald Benet, of Aylington, 

to Nicholas the smith, of the same, of land in Aylington fields, at Wulleston- 
diches. Tuesday the feast of the Invention of Holy Cross, 10 Edward II. 



ANCIENT DEEDS. 

[Suff.l A. 3655. Demise by William, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to Godfrey Sper, of Burstalle, of a croft in Bur=talle called ' the 
Schalledehel Copehoodgrene ' arid Brokslade pightle, for sixteen years from 
the Purification next, paying 12*. yearly. Tuesday after the Conversion of 
St. Paul, 4 Henry V. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3656. Release by Geoffrey le Bretun, of Hintliaham, to the 

prioress and nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes, in frank almoin, of all his share 
in Sd. yearly rent which they were wont to pay to himself, Geoffrey and 
Reginald Sulebois and Richard le Koc, for a little meadow at Sparkeford. 
Witnesses: John de Belstede, Osbert Godefrey, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[Suff] A. 3657. Similar release by Reginald Sulebois, of Hintlisham, of his 

share in the said rent. Witnesses as above. 

A. 3658. Similar release by Geoffrey Sulebois, of Hintlisham. 

[Snff.] A. 3659. Grant by Sir Nicholas de Sparkeford to John Costyn, of 

Sparkeford, of a piece of his pasture and ditch by John's messuage, to 
erect thereon one side of a grange belonging to John, with the pardon 
of all ill will he had against the latter ; for which John has released 
Sir Nicholas from all actions. Thursday the feast of the Assumption, 
2 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3660. Demise by John, son and heir of John Costin, deceased, 

of Hyntlesham, to Richard Albolt, of Burstalle, of pasture in Hyntlesham 
for four years from the Purification next. Witnesses : John de Cleydone, 
Fulk le Barun, and others (named). Saturday after the Nativity of 
St. John the Baptist, 16 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3661. Grant by Nicholas Gernun, of Chatesham, to Richard 

Bokelard, of Burstalle, and Isabella his wife, of a messuage with house 
thereon and street adjoining in Chatesham, abutting on the road 
to Ipswich. Monday after St. Dunstan, Archbishop and Confessor, 
28 Edward III. 

Endorsed : " De gardino inter Brownynges et Gerlonysfeld." 

[Suff.] A. 3662. Release by Thomas Waryn, of Sproutone, to Gilbert 

de Debenham and John de Berdefelde, perpetual vicar of Qwherstede 
church, of all his right in all lands, &c., which were John Waryn's his 
father's, in Thorlestone, Braunforde, Westerfeld, and Akenham. Ipswich, 
Tuesday after Michaelmas, 30 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A_ 3663. Release by Thomas son of John Rogges, of Gretingham, 

to Edmund son of Ranulph Haliday, of Gretingham, of all his right in 7rf. 
yearly rent which Edmund acquired of the said John in Gretingham. 
Sunday after the Epiphany, 20 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3664. Release by Nigel, son of Bartholomew the cook, to the canons 

of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, for 8*., of the messuage which he 
held of them in Ipswich, in St. Nicholas's parish. Witnesses : John son of 
Norman, John and Geoffrey de Beumeis, and others (named). Fragment 
of teal. 

[Suff.] A. 3665. Grant by John de Beumes, to the same, in frank almoin, of 

3s. yearly rent from the messuage that was Amfrey the chaplain's in 
St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, to be received from the tenants specified. 
Witnesses : Ralph de Pesehalle, John sou of Norman, and others (named). 
Portion of seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3666. Release by Felicia, daughter of Robert de Crepinche, deceased, 

to Sir Philip Basset of nil her right in land in Maneslune in Bradefeld 
parish, in the field called ' Barnehmuleslaud,' part lying along the road to 
Maneslune chapel, part by ' la Gore,' abutting on Manestune wood ; for 
which release Sir Philip demises the land to her, paying 6d. yearly. 
33 Henry III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3667. Grant by Gratian the clerk of Ipswich, to Robert Harding, 

cook, of all the land between the land which Robert holds of William Angot 
and the messuage of Benedicta daughter of Thomas the Deacon, in 
St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, paying 9d. yearly. Witnesses: John son 
of Norman, William and John de Beaumes, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3668. Release by Wimar son of Eadmund le cartere, of Ipswich, 

to Robert Arding and William his brother, for 14s., of a messuage in 
Ipswich in St. Nicholas's parish, paying to the prior and convent of 
St. Peter's 6d. yearly, two hens at Christmas with food and two days' work 
in autumn. Witnesses : Roger Lyu, Amis Bolle, bailiffs, J. son of 
Norman, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3669. Grant by Hugh called ' Freest ' of Aylyngton, to Sir William 

de Gorton, rector of Ellesworth church, of his messuage in Aylyngton 
abutting on the churchyard, aud two acres lying by the road called 
' Chircheweye.' Wednesday in Easter week, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3670. Grant by Agnes Carbonel, the prioress, and the convent of 

Wykes to Seman the Fuller, of Hintlisham, and Agnes his wife, for the 
hitter's life, of the pond of a fulling mill in Chatisham, with the site of 
the mill and a watercourse over their pasture from the pond to the old brook, 
saving the fishing in the mill-pond and the trees growing, paying 10s. yearly. 
Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Reydon and Alan de Goldingham, knights, 
John Lenveyse, and others (named). Nativity of St. Mary, 31 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3671. Grant by Robet Guile, of Thurlestunc, to Alan Justus, of the 

same, of all his meadow called ' Estmedwe ' in Thurlcstune, for 14s., paying 
2d. yearly. Witnesses : Baldwin de Valey, Geoffrey C'arbunel, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3672. Grant by Richard Bunne, of Burstalle, the younger, to John 

de Cleydone of land in the hamlet of Burstalle. Sunday after the Epiphany. 
11 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3673. Release by Avice daughter of Richard de Otteleye, and 

late the wife of Geoffrey de Buxhale, to Sir William de Cleydone, knight, of 
all the services and customs which he owes her for tenements in Cleydone 
and Thurlestone, save his homage, a yearly rent of Id., and scutage. 
Witnesses : Philip Harnays, John de Cleydone, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3674. Grant by Richard the dean of Codeham, to the canons of the 

Apostles Peter and Paul of Ipswich, of a messuage in St. Peter's parish, 
abutting eastwards on the road from the market to the bridge, paying 
Roysia Godeskalc 12d. yearly. Witnesses : John de Beaumes, Roger 
Lev, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3675. Grant by John de Cotton, chaplain, to Sir Nicholas 

de Sparkeford, of a piece of meadow which he formerly acquired from the said 
Sir Nicholas, by Sparkeford bridge. Sunday after St. Brice, 10 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3676. Release by Wymerca, relict of Gilbert Haltebe, of Ipswich, 

to William, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all her 
right of dower in lauds in Quytington, Thurlestone, and Brokes. Tuesday 
before St. Ambrose, 9 Edward I. Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3677. Grant by Gilbert Haltube, to the canons of the Apostles 

Peter and Paul, Ipswich, for 100*., of four pieces of land in Thurlestone, 
part abutting on Langemedwe, part on Suthmedwe, and of 2s. yearly rent 
issuing from a messuage in St. Stephen's parish, Ipswich. Witnesses: 
Sirs Geoffrey de Badele and Nicholas de Aungervill, knights, Baldwin de 
Pesehale, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3678. Grant by Richard son of Stephen de Aldcrmers, of Bern- 

ham, to Peter Wynthyne, of Troston, of a messuage, land, and fold with 
heath, &c., in Troston, which he has lately acquired from Sir Edmund 
Comyn, paying the lord of the fee 12d. yearly. Witnesses : Thomas 
de Wrydfwelle, Bartholomew de Liveremere, and others (named). Seal. 

[9uff.] A. 3679. Grant by Edmund Duelle, of Thurlestune, to William 

de Catria, of two pieces of land in Thurlestune, abutting on the road to 
Westerfend. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, Adam de Blanchevil, 
Geoffrey Carbonel, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3680. Grant by Lucy Pekoe, of Thurlestone, to Emma her 

daughter, of a piece of land in Thurlestone, abutting southwards on the 
road called ' le Pedderespayt ' and northwards on ' le Merelond.' Monday 
the feast of Circumcision, 12 Edward II. Seal. 

[Huff.] A. 3681. Release by John Roges, of Gretingham, to Robert Haliday, 

of all his right in land with a messuage in Gretingham which Robert bought 
of Thomas Roges his father. Wednesday before [St.] Thomas the Martyr, 
2 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3682. Release by Thomas Rogges, of Gretingham, to John 

Halyday, chaplain, and Thomas his brother, of all his right in the lands and 
tenements which John Wylot, deceased, acquired from him in Gretingham. 
Saturday the feast of the Assumption, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3683. Grant by Adam de Holebrok, of Ipswich, and Alice his 

wife, to the prior and convent of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, 
of a piece of land in the hamlet of Brokes, abutting on the high road from 
Ipswich to Bramford bridge and towards Brademere, in exchange for land 
in Brokes granted to them by the convent, abutting eastward towards 
Brademere and westward towards Bramford, both grants for Alice's life. 
Friday the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 25 Edward I. Seal and 
portion of teal. 

[Suff.] A. 3684. Grant by William Colle, of Thurlestone, to the altar of 

St. Mary in the church of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank 
almoin, of I2d. yearly rent issuing from land in Thurlestone, part lying in 
the field called ' Suthwodemere.' Witnesses : Geoffrey de Badele, knight, 
Baldwin de Pesehale, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3685. Grant by John son of Richard the shoemaker (sittoris), to 

Seman Hondef, for 4*., of a messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, and 
of 2d. yearly rent from the same fee issuing from land that Adam Cobiten 
bought of Cicely, John's mother, paying yearly 2s. to the prior of 
St. Peter's, Ipswich, and 2s. to Alan Donekepot. Witnesses : Silvester 
son of Walk[elin] and Mathew de Porta, bailiffs, and others (named). 
Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3686. Grant by Richard son of Benedict de Aylingtone, to 

Henry, son of John Hiches, of Aylingtone, and Alice his wife, of land in 
Aylingtone at Pyt Londes, abutting on Herdewycweye. Friday the feast 
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216 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Suff.] A. 3687. Grant by Walter son and heir of Ralph de Pynton, of 

Ipswich, deceased, to Martin del ]}rokcs, of Thurlestono, and Elena his 
daughter, for 30s., of land iu Thurlestone. Sunday the feast of the Nativity 
of the Virgin Mary, 2 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3688. Grant by Elyas son of John Norman, of Ipswich, to the 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of a yearly rent of 18d. 
and four hens, which Andrew Cuntesse and John his brother were wont to 
pay for a messuage in St. Nicholas's parish, with the tenement whence the 
rent issues, in frank alinoin. Witnesses : William Godeschalk, Mathew 
de Porta, bailiffs of Ipswich, Geoffrey de Beumes, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3689. Grant by Nicholas de Sparkforde to John Costin, of Spark- 

forde, of a meadow which he bought from Richard Bunne in Hintlesham 
parish, by Sparkeforde Bridge. 4 March, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3690. Grant by Roger Merevin, of Belsted Magna, to Peter de 

Aulagiu, serjeant of Belsted, of 2d. yearly rent issuing from a messuage in 
Belsted Magna. St. Barnabas the Apostle's day, 26 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3691. Grant by William de Fraxineto, to the nuns of St. Mary's, 

Wike, in frank almoin, for the souls of himself and Cristiana his mother, of 
all the assart he made in Svineland, and the tenement of Reginald de Bosco 
and others there; 3s. yearly to be devoted to clothing the nuns. 
Witnesses : Sirs A. abbot of Sibetun, and R. prior of Buttele, William 
Gernun, Stephen de Windesoveres, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3692. Grant by Robert son of Roger le Taylour, and Cristina his 

mother, of Sproutone, to Thomas de Rowham, of land in Belstede. Magna. 
Witnesses : Roger de Godelisford, John Andrew, and others (named). 
Sunday the feast of St. Jerome, end of 5 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3693. Grant by John son of Geoffrey Guile, of Thurlestone, to 

Martin Justus, for 2s., of 14d. yearly rent issuing from land and pasture 
in Thurlestone between the road from Akenham to Ipswich and the free 
land of Witenton church, abutting southward on pasture called 
' Pintonemers ' ; and of all lands and rents which Martin holds in Thurlestone 
formerly belonging to his said father Geoffrey. St. Matthew the Apostle's 
day, 11 Edward [1.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3694. Grant by Robert de Gravele, to Geoffrey de Lundres, for 

40s., of two acres in Lauselle, in the field called ' Botmelond,' by land of 
Pagana, Robert's mother, abutting on the street leading from his house to 
Lausell Hall ; paying 3*. yearly. Witnesses : Sewall de Haningfeld, 
William Herberd, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3695. Release by Richard son of Peter de Bromford, to Alexander 

de Reimes, of Borstalle, of all his right to land iu Bromford, part in the 
field called ' Bastescroft,' part called ' Linninge.' St. Cuthbert's day, 
March, 44 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3696. Grant by John le Kyug, of Westerfeld, and Emma his wife, 

to Henry, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of land in 
Thurlestone abutting on the road called ' le Pedderespayt ' southward, and 
northward on ' le Merelond.' Tuesday before the Nativity of St. John the 
Baptist, 2 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3697. Release by Hugh Horold, of Ipswich, to the prior and 

convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in hind in that town lying 
north of St. Peter's priory. Witnesses : Laurence C'obbe, John Leu, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Morrow of the Exaltation of Holy 
Cross, 31 Edward I. Frnyment of seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3698. Grant by Felicia daughter of Anastasiu de Windervill, 

to Sir Philip Basset, for 100*., of n windmill in Wykes with the site, and 
free entrance and exit through the field called ' Gedidone,' land abutting 
northward on the brook that is the boundary between Wykes and 
Manestone, aud her stew (vivarium) in Wrabeneise and Manestone, 
paying 3s. 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir Hugh le Gros, William le Bastard, 
Kaudulf de Mundevil', aud others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3699. Grant by Agnes de Waloniis, to Gunnora de Essex', her 

[Camb.] niece and foster child, of all the land and fee which she holds of the bishopric 
of Ely and of Roger de Thorn, viz. Westley, Fulburn and Feversam, which 
William Delmaneir holds, and the land called 'the land of the small hall '; 
to be held by the service of two knights, which the said William will 
perform, and a sparrowhawk yearly. Witnesses : Walerian, the prior of 
Southwark, Walter de Bolebec, William de Wesci, the younger, and others 
(named). [Twelfth Century.] 

[Suff.] A. 3700. Grant by John Cobat, of Hyntlysham, to Walter de le 

Hyl, of the same, of a messuage and half a messuage in Belsted Magna, 
abutting on the common way to Chatesham church. St. Hilary's day, 
10 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3701. Agreement between Katherine daughter of William de 

Aylington, plaintiff, and Robert de Hale, rector of Aylington, defendant, to 
settle their suit before the justices of the Bench concerning a messuage and 
lands in Aylingtou which John, son and heir of the said William, sold, as he 
said, while within age. Robert gires Katherine 4J marcs for her right in 
the premises and grants her for life the moiety of the placia which he bought 
of John dc Langetoft and Alice his wife, Katherine releasing to him all her 
right in the said tenement. Hale, Wednesday before St. Valentine, 
23 Edward I. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3702. Grant by William le Einveyse, of Cheteberie, to Gilbert 

son of John de Hanekedune, for 60s., of six acres of wood in Cheteberie, 
paying 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Sir John de Cranium villa, Sir Stephen, 
alderman of St. Edmunds, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3703. Release by John de Mounceaux, to the prior and canons of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of 2s. yearly out of the rent of 2s. 3d. which they pay 
for laud of his fee in Gretyngham, abutting on Oswannebregge. Thursday 
the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, 9 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3704. Grant by Michael, the prior, and the convent of the 

Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, to the convent of St. Mary's, Wikes, of 
the land which Roger de Diham held of them in Ipswich, paying 3d. yearly. 
Witnesses : Eustace de Braham, Miles Lemveise, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3705. Grant by John le Spenser, of Bergholt, to John de Sulny and 

Isabel his wife, of all the land in Reydon which the said John de Sulny 
acquired from Petronilla Paschal, of Reydon. Tueiday the feast of St. 
Edmund the Archbishop, 5 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3706. Grant by Cristiana, the prioress, and the convent of St. 

Mary's, Wikes, to Roger the clerk, son of Tobias the chaplain, of Chatesham, 
of the messuage which Tobias held of them in Chatesham, with a garden and 
a croft called ' Tedwardeacroft,' paying ISd. yearly ; saving the King's 
service pertaining to three acres " de Ware," the way to their lordship and 
their grove called ' Birehcheia.' Witnesses : Roger Gernun, John de 
Wassebroc, and others (named). Fragments of seal. 



218 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Sniff.] A. 3707. Grant by Humfry Geldeneston, of Ipswich, to the canons 

of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, for support of 
a light before St. Mary's altar, of 13r/. yearly rent issuing from a messuage 
by the corn market. Witnesses : William Godescalc, Matthew de Porta, 
bailiffs, Silvester son of Wakelin, and others (named). 

Suff. A. 3708. Demise by lady Alice Marmioun, the prioress, and the 

convent of VVykes in Essex, to John Warde, of Netlested, of land in 
Hyntlesham, viz. 40 acres that Robert Launche held for life, as appears by 
an extent of Chatisham manor, and two acres in the same place, for six years 
from the present date, paying 35s. yearly, i.e. IQd. an acre. Tuesday, 
Michaelmas day, 29 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3709. Release by Richard de Sutton, knight, son of Sir John de 

Sutton, knight, to the prioress and convent of the nuns of W[ykes], of all 
his right in land in Tendryngge, and in the patronage and advowson of the 
church [there]. Witnesses ; John de Braham, William Band, John, son of 
Sir John de Sutton, knights, and others (named). 4 March, 40 Edward III. 
Seal. Much injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3710. Release by Isabella, late the wife of Godfrey Davy, of Ipswich, 

to Alexander Lovegod, of Ipswich, and Hawyse his wife, of all her right in 
a curtilage and 4rf. yearly rent which Alexander paid therefor, in St. Nicholas's 
parish, Ipswich. Witnesses : Philip Harueys, John and Seman Clement, 
and others (named). Fragment of seal. 

[Sufi.] A. 3711. Demise by Sir John the warden (Custodem), of Belated, to 

John Costin, of the mills of Wassebrok and Honiford for one year from the 
present date, paying therefor 22 quarters of corn, &c. Michaelmas day, 
31 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3712. Grant by James de Knapetone and Clemencia his wife, to 

the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all their messuage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich. 

Suff. A. 3713. Grant by John Lote, of Bury St. Edmunds, to Godwin 

Shypdam, chaplain, William Basse, of Bury, grocer, and William Couper, of 
the same, baker, of a parcel of his tenement in Bury in the streets called 
' Cookrowe' and ' Overbaxterestrete,' 33 feet long by 12 feet wide at the 
east end and 8 feet at the west end. Witnesses : Thomas Heigham and 
John Buk, bailiffs of Bury, and others (named). 24 August, 26 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3714. Grant by Roger May, of Ipswich, to Roger son of Alan 

Justus, of Thurlestone, and Helen his wife, for the latter's life, and after her 
death to Roger's heirs, of land and a part of a mere called ' Andesdenmere ' 
in Thurlestone, abutting westward on the road from Thurlestone church to 
Ipswich. Witnesses : Hubert de Henleye, Geoffrey de Blanchevile, and 
others (named). Seal, 

[Suff.] A. 3715. Release by John son and heir of Reginald Rodlond, to the 

prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 10s., of all his right in 4. yearly 
rent for lands and tenements which they hold of him in Sproutone. 
Morrow of the Nativity of St. Mary, 30 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3716. Release by John del Wode, son of William del Wode, of 

Akenham, to John son of Adam de la Sale, of Cleydone, and Thomas son 
of Laurence Horold, of Ipswich, of all his right in the lands. &c. which 
he had by feoffment from the said John son of Adam de la Sale, in Burstalle, 
Braunford, Sproutone, Hyntlesham, Hadleghe, Reydone, Chatesham 
and Magna Belstede. Saturday after the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 
7 Edward III. 



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[Saff.] A.t 3717. Indenture witnessing that John Pypho, of Ipswich, fuller, 

has granted to Gilbert Debenham, William Bury, Thomas Denys, Edmund 
Wynter and William Wynter land in St. Augustine's parish, Ipswich ; and 
the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, have granted the said John 
and Juliana his wife for the said land 3 bushels of wheat to be received 
yearly for their lives. 20 November, 38 Henry VI. 

[Stiff.] A. 3718. Release by John Wernham son and heir of John Wernhara, 

of Depedeu, and Joan his wife, to John Bredheryug, of Southampton, of a 
messuage with curtilage and garden in Depeden, in an angle of a croft 
called ' Thommesheyes,' and of an acre of land called ' VVhetelond' in 
Depeden, paying lOd. and I2d. yearly respectively. Witnesses: Sir 
Thomas Throup, rector of Depeden, and others (named). The Annunciation, 

15 Richard II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3719. Grant by Walter de Stivecle, to the abbot and convent of 

Ramsey, of a tillage called ' Flaxleie ' in Lausill, adjoining ' le Scrublond ' 
ami abutting on the tillage called ' Overescrublond,' in frank almoin. 
Witnesses : Sewal de Haningfeld, Robert de Gravele, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3720. Grant by Thomas de Westerfeld, to Nicholas Bonde, of 

Frcstone, of a piece of land in Thurlestone, between lands of the prior 
of St. Peter's, Ipswich. Wednesday the Octave of the Purification, 

16 Edward II. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3721. Grant by Geoffrey Gernagan and Matilda his wife, to Walter 

son of Roger the merchant, for 9s., of a messuage in St. Peter's parish, 
Ipswich, paying 2s. yearly. Witnesses : John son of Norman, Roger 
son of Liw, William de Beau mis, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3722. Grant by John de Rocheford, son of Geoffrey de Rocheford, 

to Richard, the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the 
service which Roger de Esendene owes him for land in Birchholt, viz. the 
tenth part of a knight's fee ; in addition to the carucate of land which they 
have of his gift in Alsieswich. Witnesses : Richard Renger, n justice of the 
King, John his son, Stephen de Stranda, and others (named). Portion of 
seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3723. Grant by W. Ruffus, to Alan Justus, for 10s., of a messuage 

in Turlestone, three pieces of land in Wlpetescroft, and one piece of 
meadow in Nortmedwe, paying I2d. yearly and doing suit at Hakeham 
court thrice yearly. Witnesses : Baldwin de Peseale, Geoffrey Carbunel, 
and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3724. Grant by Adam le Vinter, of Burstalle, to John son of 

Adam de Aula, of Cleydone, of three pieces of land iu the hamlet of 
Burstalle, part abutting on ' [l]a Haye ' and ' le Fremerss,' part on the road 
called 'le Droveweye.' Sundayafter [St.BeneJdict the Abbot, 11 Edward II. 
Very much injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3725. Certificate of John de Rocheford, son of Geoffrey de 

Rocheford, to Roger de Esendene that he has attorned Roger and his heirs, 
to Richard the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, to whom he 
is to be respondent for land in Birgholt. Witness : Richard Mai. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3726. Grant by Margery, late the wife of Eustace del Turpeyt, of 

Burstalle, to Thomas Horold and Thomas le Koyc, of the same, of all her 
lands and tenements in Burstalle, except her dwelling house with free 
entrance and exit. Sunday after St. Felix the Bishop, 21 Edward III. 
Seal. 



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[Sutf.] A. 3727. Demise by William, the prior, and tlie convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, to William Gelyn, of Coppidoc, and Isabel his wife, of 28 acres 
with a messuage in Belstede Magna and an acre of meadow in Coppidoe, 
for ten years from Michaelmas next, paying 21*. yearly. A.D. 1378. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Sufl.] A. 3728. Acknowledgment of John son of Robert de Bosco, of 

Aki-nhani, that he owes the prior and convent of the Apostles Peter and 
Paul of Ipswich I4d. yearly rent, for tenements which he holds of them in 
Thurlestone and Witingtone, two pieces lying in the field called ' Lunl'eid ' 
one being called ' the Wroncgehalfacre ' and the other ' the Sortehalfacre,' 
and also 23d. yearly rent from two pieces of land, and one of meadow, part 
lying by Oldwallestrik, abutting on the meadow called ' Oldwalle,' part on 
the road from Westerfeld to Crakeford, the meadow being called 
' Oldwalle.' Witnesses : Sirs William de Henleye and John de Luvetot, 
and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3729. Grant by Sir Hugh de Veer, to the abbot and convent of 

St. John's, Colchester, of the heriot, wardship and profits of his tenements 
which had become due after the death of Stephen Cosin, of Thoritone, and 
which Sir Hugh's bailiffs at Thoritone had seized ; the abbot and convent 
granting that whensoever Sir Hugh or his successors, lords of Thoritone, find 
any proof or evidence that the heriot, wardship, &c., of the above tenements 
rightfully belong to them, the above grant shall not impair their right. 
Wednesday after St. Bartholomew the Apostle, beginning of 4 Edward II. 
French. Portion of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3730. Confirmation by Geoffrey de Beumes, son of William 

de Beanmes, to the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of the gift which his 
father made to them of 12d. yearly rent issuing from a certain messuage. 
Witnesses : John de Beaumes and Silvester son of Walkelin, bailiffs 
of Ipswich, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3731. Grant by William son of William de Kenebroch, to the 

canons of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land 
in the suburb of Ipswich lying along the road to Horsewade, paying 18d. 
yearly to Robert Blundel. Witnesses : Peter son of Eborard and Hugh 
de Langestuue, bailiffs of Ipswich, John de Beaumes, and others (named). 
Portion of seal and counter seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3732. Release by Matilda, relict of John de Bewmes, to the same, 

for 2 marcs, of all her right of dower in the rents which her said husband 
gave them. Witnesses : William Godeskach, Matthew de Porta, bailiffs 
of Ipswich, Geoffrey de Bewmes, and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3733. Release by Richard le Koc, of Hintlisham, to the prioress 

and convent of St. Mary's, Wikes, of his share in 3d. yearly rent which the 
said prioress was wont to pay to him, Geoffrey Sulebois, Reginald Sulebois 
and Geoffrey le Bretun, for a little meadow at Sparkeford. Witnesses : 
John de Belstede, Osbert Godefrey, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3734. Grant by Thomas de Maundevile, knight, to Simon the 

Marshal of the New Temple, London, for 60/. of his watermill called 
' Dunebregge Melne ' in Bromfeld with the mill sluices, &c., paying 201. 
yearly, which he has satisfied for the next three years. Witnesses : Sir 
Walter de Wydnhelle, rector of Black Notley, and others (named). The 
Annunciation, beginning of A.D. 1296. 



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[Suff.] A. 3735. Confirmation by Muriel dc Luveyn, by iiispeximus, of the 

grant by William ile Thornhegg', to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, 
Ipswich, in frank almoiu, of land in Brokes at a yearly rent of Id. in 
exchange for other land in Brokes, abutting on the high road from Wyvclcs- 
done and upon Aldegateweye, a messuage and a meadow, the said William 
paying l'2d. yearly, dated St. George's day, 5-1 Henry III. Witnesses to 
this confirmation : Sirs Geoffrey de Badele and John de Luvetot, Baldwin 
de Pesehale and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3736. Grant by Custance, the prioress, and the convent of Wikes 

to Robert son of Basil de Sparkeford, for 16*., of two acres in Hintlesham 
upon Sparkeford hill, paying 12(1. yearly. Witnesses : Ilichard del Hil, 
William Testepin, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3737. Grant by John son of Alan Donekepot, to Alan Parminhod, 

for 20*., of all his right in a moiety of a messuage which was his said father's, 
in St. Nicholas's parish, Ipswich, paying therefor ISd. yearly to the prior 
and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich. Witnesses : Mathew de Porta and 
Eobert de Oreford, bailiffs, and others (named). May, 52 Henry III. 

[Suff.] ^ < 3738. Grant by lady Constance, the prioress, and the convent of 

Wikc*, to Walter son of Samson, of Tholeshunte Manger, and Boisia Wolle 
his wife, for 30s., of laud in Hintlesham in the field called ' Butheye,' with a 
messuage, paying Wd. yearly, for Walter's life and after his death to lloisia 
for life unless she marry again, or unless she seek dower in the said 
Walter's land in Tholeshunte Mauger. Witnesses : John and William 
Testepin, Geoffrey de Wascebroc, and others (named). 

Suff. A. 3739. Acquittance by John Martyn, receiver general of the 

prioress and convent of Dartford in Kent, to Richard Doket, esquire, in the 
name of the prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich, for 25s. quit rent issuing yearly 
from lands and tenements called 'Frees' in Cobdok, Belstede Magnn, 
Belsted Parva, Sprowtone, and elsewhere in Suffolk, for Easter and 
Michaelmas terms last past. 14 September, 16 Henry VI. 

[Suff.] A. 3740. Demise by the prior and convent of SS. Peter and Paul, 

Ipswich, to Roger Deyse, of Ipswich, of the void land which they formerly 
recovered against John dil Halk, in St. Mildred's parish, Ipswich, abutting 
westwards on the high road at ' le Wllemarket,' paying 30</. yearly, Ac. 
Witnesses : Geoffrey Costyn and Thomas de Whatefeld, bailiffs of Ipswich, 
and others (named). Thursday in Whitsun week, 5 Edward III. Portion 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3741. Grant by Richard Osbern, of Tremeleye, and Alice 

Ordimer, his wife, late the wife of William Heldere, to Henry Levinton, of 
Ipswich, of land in Thurlystone abutting on the pasture of Sir Thomas dil 
dale, Knight. Thursday after St. Gregory, 42 Edward III. Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] A. 3742. Grant by Roger Chaumpenays, of Somersham, and Clariscia, 

his wife, to Cristina their daughter, for 20s., of a piece of land in Bram- 
ford, abutting on the road from Peter le Roter's house to Siglemere, paying 
4e/. and a cock and hen yearly. Tuesday after St. Gregory, 24 Edward [L] 

[S'jff.] A. 3743. Release by Bartholomew son of Robert de Cleydone, to 

Martin Justuse, of Thurlestone, for a pair of gloves, of all his right in 
land in Thurlestone, lying by the wood called ' Wlpet ' on the east. 
Witnesses : Adam de Cleydone, Robert de Crakeford, and others (named). 



222 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Suff.] A. 3744. Mortgage by John Gilbert, to John Costin and John his son, 

of two acres in Ilintlesham in the field called ' Bindedeneleslond,' for 24s., 
with which they have accommodated him, to be repaid at Michaelmas, 
30 Edward [I.] If Gilbert fail to pay them, the land shall remain to them 
till the Michaelmas following; and if he then fail of payment, it shall 
remain to them for ever. Moreover, if Gilbert sell his meadow by the 
bank called ' Burstallebrok,' they shall have first right of purchase. 
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 29 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3745. Demise by the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to 

Thomas de Langton, of land in Belsted Magna, paying Gd. yearly, ia 
exchange for other land in the same place. If Margaret, wife of the said 
Thomas, survive him and implead the canons for dower from the first- 
named land, it shall be lawful for them to re-enter on the land they now 
grant him till she release to them all her right in the said land. 
Tuesday the feast of St. Edmund, King find Martyr, 15 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3746. Eelease by Hugh Loc, son of William Loc, to Sir Philip 

Basset, of all his right in two acres in Bradefel parish, in the field called 
' Pandfeld,' with the circuit of the ditch of his park opposite the same. 
Witnesses : Sirs Richard Pilol, Hugh le Cros, and others (named). 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3747. Grant by Robert Edwold, of Estokys a la Neylond, to 

Johu de Sulny and Isabel his wife, of a piece of land of the said Sulney's 
fee in Reydon. Tuesday after Michaelmas, 5 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3748. Release by Miles, the prior, and the convent of Lewes, to 

Geoffrey son of John de la Dene, freeing him from the yoke of servitude, 
together with all his belonging, and from all actions concerning the same ; 
and granting to him 80 acres of their hide in Haldelye, which his father 
and himself held of them in villenage, paying 14*. yearly. St. Vincent's 
day, A.D. 1271. 

[Suff.] A. 3749. Grant by Nesta de Kokefeld, to the canons of St. Mary 

and St. Anthony, Keresey, of pasture for six cows at the time of pasture 
in her park of Keresey, in frank almoin. Witnesses : Sir Richard 
de Fresingefeld, Roger de Aldham, and others (named). Seal. 
Inj tired. 

[Suff.] A. 3750. Release by Roisia, late the wife of John Fravil, of Weston, 

to Robert the chaplain, of the same, of all her right in a messuage and 
croft in Vfeston, viz. in Broke, in three pieces of land, part at ' Le 
Heyebrede,' abutting on Portweye, part in a field toward Wyllingham 
fields, and in land in Donesdene. St. Gregory the Pope's day, 
33 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3751. Agreement between the prior and convent of St. Peter's, 

Ipswich, and Thomas Stace, of the same, that whereas the latter holds 
of the convent a messuage, formerly Roger le Neve's, in St. Nicholas's 
parish, Ipswich, paying therefor yearly 9d. and a cock and hen, for 
which latter he ought to receive of the cellarer one white conventual 
loaf of greater weight, a flagon of conventual ale and a dish of meat; the 
prior and convent have released to him the said service of a cock and 
hen, for which he releases to them the said bread, ale and dish of 
meat. Monday the feast of St. Mathias the Apostle, 13 Edward II. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3752. Grant by Margery late the wife of Eustace dyl Turpeyt, 

of Burstalle, to Thomas Horold and Thomas le Coyt, of Burstalle, of a 
piece of land there. Friday after St. Felix the Bishop, 21 Edward III, 



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[Suff.] A. 3753. Release by John Norman, of Bramford, to John de la 

Dale, the elder, of 6d. yearly rent which he was wont to receive from him for 
land iu Thurlestone. Ipswich, Friday the feast of St. Jamea the Apostle, 
14 Edward II. 

[Sufl.] A. 3754. Grant by Eoger le Whyte, of Thurlistoue, to Roger called 

Me Milnerrc,' of Ipswich, and William, son of Roger and Sabina his 
wife, for 6s., of land in Thurlistone abutting westward on the road from 
Ipswich to Thurlistone church, paying 6d. yearly. If Roger or William 
\>v impleaded for and lose the said land, he will give them as much and as 
good land elsewhere in Thurlistone, viz. of the fee of Joan, sister of 
William de Pesenhale. Monday after the Translation of St. Thomas the 
Martyr, 22 Edward [I.] 

[Suff.] A. 3755. Grant by Roger called ' le Mylnere,' burgess of Ipswich, 

and William his son, to John de la Dale, of the above laud in Thurlestone. 
4 June, 9 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3756. Grant by Robert Rodland, of Lawishille, to Sir William, the 

abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank nlmoin, of land in Lawishille. 
Witnesses : Sir Walter de Bernham, knight, Simon de Herdwych, steward 
of Ramsey, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3757. Grant by Edmund Haliday, of Gretyngham, to Sir John 

Haliday and Thomas Haliday, of the same, of the homage and service 
of William Bene, of Gretyngham, with 7^d. yearly rent for the tenement 
which he holds there. Sunday before St. Gregory the Pope, 3 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3758. Demise by Godwin Shipdam, of Bury St. Edmunds, 

chaplain, and William Basse, of the same, grocer, to William Weteiihale, 
citizen and grocer of London, and Alice his wife, for their lives, of a 
tenement in Bury in the street called ' Cookrowe ' by Oldebaxterestrete, 
which they themselves with William Couper, baker, deceased, had by grant 
of the said Alice dated 3 December, 20 Henry VI., by the name of Alice, 
late the wife of John Edward, of Bury, mercer ; with remainder to John 
Edward, son of the said Alice. Witnesses : John Redgis, alderman of 
Bury, Thomas Heigham, esquire, and John Bukke, bailiffs of the same, 
and others (named). 12 March, 35 Henry VI. 

[Suff.] A. 3759. Grant by John son of Richard Haltebe, of Ipswich, to 

Thomas de Rougham, and Henry, prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all the 
lands and tenements in Sproutone which he had by gift from Michael Bertram 
and Alice his wife, and by release of Robert son of Robert de Sparkeford, to 
whom they formerly belonged, with the goods and chattels therein. 
Sunday after St. Hilary, 20 Edward II. Seal. 

Endorsed : Grant by same to same of 4rf. yearly rent from a cottage with 
curtilage in Sproutone by Sparkeford bridge. 

[Suff.] A. 376O. Release by John de Buclesham, chaplain, and Richard de 

Westthorp, parson of Cretyngg, to Thomas de Rugham, of all their right in 
the lands and tenements which they three acquired from Sir Richard Lew, 
knight, in Ipswich and Sprontone, viz. land with a windmill thereon in St. 
Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting eastward on pasture called ' le Cokyspy thtel ' 
and westward on the road from Ipswich to Coldone, land in Sproutone by the 
bank leading to Haneford bridge, and rents of 9s. issuing from messuages 
in St. Peter's parish. Saturday after St. Gregory the Pope, 4 Edward III. 
Two seals. 



224 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Saff.j A. 3761. Grant by Julm Arnald, of Ipswich, to Thomas Brounilet, 

knight, John Staverton, Robert Bukton, and William Debenham, of 
Ipswich, of two pieces of land, one called ' Collescroft ' in Thurlestone, 
abutting eastward on the road from Ipswich to Akenham, and westward 
on the road to Thurlestone, the other called ' Depedale ' in Whitton lying 
by land of Dalehalle on the west. Tuesday, 12 April, 2 Henry IV. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3762. Grant by merchant, nephew and kinsman of 

William Debenham, of Ipswich, deceased, by virtue of a legacy of the 
said William, to William Bury, Thomas Denys, Edward Wynter, Thomas 
Barker, &c., of two crofts, one called ' Collescroft ' in Thurleston, the 
other called ' Depedale ' in Whitton. . . . September, . . Henry VI. 
Seal. Portion only oj document. 

[Suff.] A. 3763. Release by John de Whytefeld, eldest son of John de 

Whytefeld, to Henry de Kerseye, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter'?, 
Ipswich, of all his right in lands and tenements, which were Laurence le 
Free's, in Belstede Magna, Belstede Parva, Chatesham, Sprouton, Cop- 
pedok, and Washebrok, and in those which the said Laurence and John his 
brother hold in Stoke by Ipswich, Whersted, and Grenewych. Wit- 
nesses : Gilbert de Burgh, Edmund Petygard, bailiff's of Ipswich, anil 
others (named). Wednesday after St. Agatha the Virgin, 12 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3764. Grant by Richard Ilger, of St. Edmunds, draper, to 

Robert de Kedyton, Richard Charman, Richard Tooth, and Thomas Ewelle, 
of a tenement in St. Edmunds, in Cooks Row. Wednesday before Easter, 
48 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] " A. 3765. Grant by Robert de Wildervile, to Sir Philip Basset, of all 
his land in Chasfeld, his meadow in Debach, half a marc yearly rent in 
Fresingefeld, and the land which John de Pinkeni held of him in Chusfeud. 
Witnesses: Sirs Matthew de Leiham, Ralph de Ardene and Richard 
Fillol, and others (named). May, 30 Henry Til. 

[Norf.] A. 3766. Grant by Constantine son of Robert, to? Adam de Ulmo, of 

meadow in Brokes, between the bridge of Hayneford and the mill of 
Hayneford. Witnesses : Roger de Braham, Martin de Nutstede, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3767. Grant by Master John de Brockeleye, to Richard de 

Maddingle, rector of Sneylewelle, for 71., of his messuage in St. Edmunds 
in the street called ' Little Brakelond," with his share of a spring, and 3d. 
yearly quit rent from a messuage in St. Edmunds, paying \d. yearly to the 
provost of St. Edmunds for Hadgovel, and ISd. to St. Saviour's hospital 
without the north gate. Witnesses : Geoffrey son of Robert, alderman, 
Nicholas son of Fulk and John le Blund, bailiffs, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3768. Grant by Ernald le Carpenter, of Fryston, to Ernald big 

grandson, son of William Barfot, of Cruchestoke, of land in Cruchestoke 
in the tillage called ' Abuven the bek ' ; with remainder, if he die without 
children, to the said William Barfot and Edith his wife, the grantor's 
daughter. Sunday before St. Martin, 9 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3769. Grant by Isabel daughter of Thomas de Rykinghale, to 

Ernald de Fristone, carpenter, for 9 marcs, of the above-named land in the 
field of Stoke, by the willows. Witnesses: Nicholas de Schotesham, 
Robert de Laleford, and others (named). Seal. 



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[Suff.] A. 3770. Grant by the same, to Sir William son of Sir Warin de 

Montokauisio, for 12*., of 2(W. yearly rent which John Whitheved pays for 
land held of her. Witnesses: Sirs Hervey de Stauhowe, Miles de Howe, 
William Pykot, knights, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3771. Grant by Richard de Breuse, knight, and Alice his wife to 

the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of land in 
Thurleston in the field called ' Stowefeld' ; and release of other lands which 
the said canons have of their fee in Thurleston. Witnesses : Sirs Richard 
de Holebrok, . . . . de Bosco, knights, and others (named). 27 April, 
A.D. 1277. 

[Suff.] A. 3772. Grant by Justus Duelle, of Thurlestun, to William de 

Castni, of land in Thurlestun parish, abutting on the road from Thurlestun 
to Westerfeld. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, Adam de Blancheville, 
and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3773. Indenture witnessing that whereas William de Thornhegge 

is bound to pay 3*. yearly to the'prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 
6*. to Agatha, late the wife of John Costin, and to Alan le Schocher a 
measure of fine wheat and pasture for one cow, the prior and convent have 
released to him I2d. yearly of the 3s. due to them during the life of Alan 
and Agatha, and after their deaths he shall pay the 3*. again for all lands, &c. 
which he holds of them in Brokes at this date. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey 
de Badele and John de Lovetot, and others (named). St. George's day, 
54 Henry III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3774. Confirmation by Simon Maukahel to the nuns of St. Mary's, 

Wike, of the grant in frank almoin which his father made them of land in 
Hintlesham by the wood called ' Godhiveswude.' Witnesses : Robert do 
Burnaville, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3775. Grant by William Bygod, lord of Great Bradley near 

St. Edmund's, to Henry de Lenne, clerk, of a messuage in St. Edmunds, 
formerly belonging to Sir Peter de Bedingfeud, knight, abutting on . . 
. rmanhil in the street called ' Maydenwaterstrete," paying the 
sacristan of St. Edmunds %d. yearly for Hadgavel. 17 Edward I. 
Injured. 

[Suff.] A. 3776. Grant by Agatha, late the wife of John Costent, of Ipswich, 

to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, in frank almoin, of a messuage 
in St. Nicholas's parish at Colhel, yearly rents of 5s. Sd. from a messuage 
in St. Mildred's parish, 7s. 4d. from messuages in the parish of St. Mary 
de Turri, half a mark from a quay in the parish of St. Mary del Kay, &c., 
in return for which one of the said canons is to celebrate divine service four 
times a week in their church. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Beumes, 
Matthew de Porta, and Nicholas de Foro, bailiffs, and others (named). 
Seal. 

Annexed : I. Copy of a plea brought by Henry the prior of St. Peter's, 
Ipswich, against Geoffrey Godefry and Alditha his wife, to recover arrears 
of 12d. yearly rent, issuing from a messuage which they occupy in Ipswich, 
beyond Stoke Bridge, in arrearfor forty years. Ipswich, Wednesday before 
Palm Sunday, 17 Edward [I.] 

II. Copy of a similar plea by the prior of St. Peter's, Ipswich, against 
Geoffrey Bullok and Cristina his wife, concerning the arrears of 5s. 8d. 
yearly rent issuing from their tenement in St. Mildred's parish, Ipswich, 
by 'le Timbermarket." Wednesday after the Conception, 1 Edward III. 

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[Suff.] A. 3777. Grant by Sir Nicholas de Sparkeford, to John Costyn, of 

Sparkeford, of a piece of pasture 40 it. by 11 ft. beside John's mesfcuage, 
to erect thereon one side of liis grange, with the pardon of all his quarrels 
and illwills against the said John ; for which John releases Sir Nicholas 
from all actions, &c. Thursday the feast of the Annunciation, 2 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3778. Grant by Robert de la Bare, of Neylond, to Lady Isabella, 

Queen of England, for 80s. received from Robert de dialers farmer of the 
Queen's manor of Neylond, of land on which a fulling mill is built by the 
bridge called ' Barrebregge ' in Neylond. Witnessess : William Giffard, 
John de Teudringge, Robert de Peytone, knights, and others (named). 
20 July, 3 Edward III. 

Suff. A. 3779. Grant by Lady Alice Marmyoun, the prioress, and the 

convent of Wykes, to Walter Warde of Badmundesfeld, Suffolk, and Walter 
his son of the wardship and marriage of Margery, daughter of Adam le 
Veyse, of Chedebury, Suffolk, with her lands therein, till she is of age, 
paying 13s. 4d. yearly. Witnesses: Sir John de Sutton, knight, and 
others (named). Tuesday, 1 March, 30 Edward III. Two seals. 

Endorsed : Note of utensils belonging to the said heiress received by the 
above-named Walter and Walter on the above day. 

[Suff.] A. 3780. Release by Margery de Appelgard, to the nuns of St. Mary's 

Wikes, of all her right in a tenement in Chedeberi and in one mark 
of yearly rent which they receive therefrom by grant of William de Mend- 
ham, her late husband. Witnesses : Sirs Philip Basset, Richard de 
Munfichet, Richard Filiol, nnd Hugh le Gros, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3781. Grant by Henry son of William de Elmeswelle, to Thomas 

son of Nigel de Listen, clerk, for 10 marks, of land called ' Varelond ' in 
Meleford parish, between Sir William de Valencia's land and the road from 
Melford church to Kentewall tigh called ' Haylokestye.' Witnesses : 
Sir John de Curmanvile, John Poytevin, and others (named). Portion 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3782. Grant by Robert son of Adam de Londoniis, to the canons 

of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, for 2 marks, of a messuage in St. Nicholas's 
parish, Ipswich, paying 8d. yearly to the prior of Wudebrige, 2d. to the 
dean of Ipswich ; he also grants to them, in frank almoin, a yearly rent of Id. 
Witnesses : John Walkelin and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3783. Grant by Thomas son of Eustace, to Hugh son of Aldred de 

Horsecrof t, for a sextary of wine, of a toft in Hansted and pasture belonging, 
doing service therefor to William de Ros. Witnesses : Robert de Hansted, 
Peter de Grenefeld, and others (named). 

[Sff.] A. 3784. Grant by Geoffrey Blundel, of Aylinton, to Thomas Sau- 

vage, burgess of Stanford, for 20.$., of land in Aylinton, adjoining the 
Abbot of Ramsey's land called ' Akir Manlond' on the south, and abutting 
eastward on Mersfurlong and westward on the road called ' Riggewey.' 
Witnesses : John le Fraunceys and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3785. Demise by Nicholas Bonde, of Freston, and Thomas de 

Rougham, to Thomas Ordiner and Matilda his wife, of a messuage and 
tenements in Thurleston, for their lives, paying 2ld. yearly, four days work 
in autumn for food thrice a day, and a cock and three hens at Christmas. 
Monday the feast of St. Gregory, 12 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3786. Grant by John, the prior, and the monks of Snapes, to 

Henry Thingelune, of land and messuage in Frestun, paying 4s. Id. 
yearly. Witnesses : Walter de Glaunwile, Thomas Cordebuef, and others 
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[Suff.] A. 3787. Grant by Robert Kokrel, knight, to Ranulph son of 

Robert de Bungeye, of Mundham, of a messuage and land in Bergh during 
the grantor's life, paying 20s. yearly, such payment to commence at 
Michaelmas 13 Edward I., when Eanulph shall have taken the first crop. 
St. Bartholomew's day, 12 Edward [I.] 

[SuS.] A. 3788. Grant by Laurence son of Wlward de Stowc, to Robert 

son of Alan de Stowe, for 6 marks, of land, &c., in Stowe, paying 4s. 
yearly to the church of Wikes. Witnesses : Richard de Stowe, William 
de Wirdewell, and others (named). Portion of seal. 

Endorsed: " De ten' Joh' Pigge in Westowe dat" Roberto filio Alani de 
Stowe." 

[Suff.] J. 3789. Obligation of Wlward son of Simou, to pay to Constance, 

the prioress, and the nuns of St. Mary's, Wykes, the service of 4*. yearly 
which he used to pay to Alexander de Welvetham for a tenement in Stowe. 
Witnesses : Alexander de Welvetham, Thomas the clerk of Wepstede, 
and others (named). Seal, 

[Suff.] A. 3790. Grant by Alexander de Welvetham, to Custance, the 

prioress, and the nuns of Wykes, in frank almoin, of 4*. yearly rent which 
Wlward son of Simon used to pay him [for a tenement] in Stowe. Witnesses. 
Adam do Horningesherde and others (named). Seal, broken. 

[Suff.] _^_ < 3791. Grant by Laurence son of Wlward de Weststowe, to 

Robert, son of Alan Picg, of Stowe, for 35s., of half his toft in Stowe, and 
a moiety of his land at Caldewell abutting on ' le Bee,' paying 2s. yearly 
to the house of Wyke, &c. Witnesses : Richard son of Alau de Stowe, 
and others (named). Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3792. Duplicate of A. 3790. 

[Suff.] A. 3793. Obligation of Gilbert Haltebe, of Ipswich, to pay the prior 

and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, 32d. yearly for a piece of land with 
buildings 43 ft. by 23 ft. [in Ipswich]. Witnesses : Matthew de Porta, 
Seman Tophole, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Fragment of 
seal. 

Endorsed: " Nunc Johannis Stoke et Johannis le Man in foro 
Carnium." 

[Suff.] A. 3794. Grant by Alice, relict of William Candeleman, and Juotta 

their daughter, to Sefull the chaplain, of a messuage in the suburb 
of Ipswich in St. Augustine's parish, abutting southward on the high 
road and northward on the salt water, paying Id. yearly to the prior and 
convent of St. Peter's Ipswich. Morrow of the Conception, 52 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3795. Grant by Alice del Hawe, of Belstede Magna, late the daughter 

of Amys Godefrey, to John Costyn, of Hyntlesham, of land in Hyntlesham 
by the road to Ipswich, abutting eastward on the water running towards 
the bridge called ' Honyforde Bregge.' Sunday after St. Hilary, 
10 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A.. 3796. Grant by Geoffrey Malkael, to the canons of SS. Peter 

and Paul, Ipswich, of the meadow which Ranulf Wolf held of him and 
Walter his brother in Hintlesham. Witnesses : William Testepin, and 
others (named). 

[Suff.] ^ 3797. Release by Thomas Spaldyng, of Ipswich, and Elizabeth 

his wife, to Thomas Bnnmllet, knight, John Staverton, Robert Bukton, 
and William Debenham, of Ipswich, of all right in land called ' Collescroft" 
in Thurlcston, by a clo.-w of Dak-hallo u-.ul between the ronds from Ipswich 
to Akeuham and to Thurleston, and in land called ' Di-p.-dale ' in Whitton, 
by land of Dalehalle. Wednesday, 20 April, 2 Henry IV. 

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228 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Sussex.] j 3798. Demise by Thomas atte Welle, the prior, and the convent 

of Lewes, to Henry Combe, the prior, and the convent of Heryngham, of 
the advowson of Gretham church, and a yearly pension of 5s. issuing 
from the said church, for forty years from the Annunciation last past ; the 
prior and convent of Heryngham paying them a yearly rent of 3s. <ld. 
from Heryngham manor. 1 April, 13 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] j^ t 3799, Pi na l agreement between William Briene, Richard Walde- 

grave, the younger, and William Berdewell, knights, Thomas Pynchebek, 
Robert Asshefeld, Robert Hotot, John Yelverton and John Palmere, 
plaintiffs, and William de Clopton, knight, deforciant, concerning the 
manors of Wykhambrok called ' Giffardes ' and ' Halstede,' and a messuage 
and land in Wykhambrok, Stradesele, Stansfeld, Hankedone, Depedeno 
and Denaston. Clopton acknowledges them to be the right of the 
plaintiff, John Palmere, to whom, with the other plaintiffs, he also grants the 
remainder thereof, after the death of Mary late the wife of William de 
Clopton, knight, who held them for life and after whose death they ought 
to revert to the deforciant, for 200 marks. Quinzaine of Michaelmas, 
17 Richard II. 

Suff. A.. 3800. Demise by the prioress and convent of Wykes in Essex, to 

Walter Reve, of Swynlond, of all demenge lands belonging to their 
rectory of Swynlond, with the grange built thereon, for five years, paying 
26s. 8d. yearly. Monday the morrow of Michaelmas, 44 Edward III. 
fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3801. Grant by Geoffrey de Blaunchevile, to Hugh Leu and 

Saynia Lis wife, for 5 marks, of land in Thurlestone parish, one piece 
abutting on Daymere, another on land of Sir Richard de Breuse, and the 
third called ' le Tuft.' January, 9 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3802. Grant by John son of William Palmer, of Bluntesdon, to 

William son of Ailward, of land in the territory of Hanginde Bluntesdon, 
part in Chaldewelles forlang, and part upon Scortere Smerehull. 
Witnesses : William Maleward, Reginald Long, and others (named). 

[Suff.] J f 3803. Grant by Hervy de Baudreseye, burgess of Ipswich, to 

Alexander Yrp and Matilda his wife, for 14 marks, of a messuage in 
St. Peter's parish, Ipswich, abutting southward on the water running 
under Ipswich bridge, paying 12d. yearly to the prior and convent of St. 
Peter's, Ipswich, Ac. Witnesses : John Lew and Thomas de Petra, 
bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). April, 22 Edward I. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3804. Grant by Ralph Stiuard, of Ipswich, and Henry de Suinne- 

launde, of the same, to John de Cleidone and Alice his sister, of all tene- 
ments in Burstalle, Braumforde, and Sprouton formerly belonging to John, 
son and heir of Robert de Stonham, knight, and all those which Margery 
his wife held as dower in the said towns, paying 131. 6*. Sd. yearly. 
Monday after St. Lucy, 7 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3805. Grant by Era Russel, of Swynlond, to William her son, of 

a moiety of a messuage, a pightle, and a road, with the third part of a house 
adjoining, in Swynlond. Thursday after St. Denis, 20 Edward III. 

[Snff.] A. 3806. Grant by William le Cat and Alice his wife, to John Costin, 

of two pieces of land in Hintlishnm, in the field called ' Sparkefordefekl,' 
part by the road called ' Spark efordstrete,' in exchange for other land, part 
abutting on Portweye leading to Wenham, and for a piece of wood in 
Berefeld wood. St. Leonard's day, 27 Edward [I.]. 



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[Suff.] A. 3807. Release by William Maurin, of Teltindone, to Sir William 

de Montekanisio, his lord, son of Sir Warm de Montekanisio, for 100s., of 
7s. 2t?. yearly rent in Thurintone, payable by the tenants named. Witnesses : 
Sirs William de Sancto Claro, Ralph de Sancta Ositha, Hamo le Petit, 
William de Clovile, knights, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3808. Grant by Robert Loch, of Thurlestune, to Alan Justus, for 

12*., of land in Thurlestune. Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3809. Grant by Gervase de Vallibus, to John Costin, the younger, 

for 20*., of land in Belstede by the water of Stakwode. St. Matthew the 
Apostle's day, 30 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3810. Grant by Thomas the miller, of Belsted Magna, and Katherine 

his wife to John Costyn, of Sparkeford, of a piece of land in Belsted Magna 
which the said Katherine had by gift of John Bot her father. St. George's 
day, 8 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3811. Letters of attorney of Robert de Berfeld, of Belstede Magna, 

empowering John Amys, of Coppedhock, to deliver to John Costin, of 
Leykam, seisin of part of his land. Palm Sunday, 31 Edward [I.]. Portion 
of seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3812. Grant by John son of John de Belsted, to John Costin of 

land in Belsted Magna, part abutting on Portweye going towards Wenham, 
and on Waterslade, part on the road from Robert Path's house to Belsted 
Hall ; in exchange for land called ' Wintresapelton,' a share of the wood 
called ' Wynteriswode,' and pasture called ' Blakewathe.' St. Leonard's 
day, 27 Edward [I.]. 

[Suff.] A. 3813. Grant by Margery daughter of Amys Godfrey, of Belstede 

Magna, to John Costyn, of Leyham, the younger, and Richard his son, for 
24*., of land and pasture which she inherited in Hiutlesham. Saturday 
before the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 26 Edward I. 

[Suff.] A. 3814. Grant by Robert Dwelle, to Alan Justus, for 2*., of land in 

Thorlestone called ' le Hefdlond.' Witnesses : Baldwin de Pesehale, 
Unfrey de Blauncheville, and others (named). May, 44 Henry III. 

[Suff.] A. 3815. Final agreement between John Cobald, of Weybrede, and 

Edmund Roo, of Mendham, his attorney, plaintiffs, and William Drolle, and 
Alice his wife, deforciants, concerning a messuage and lands in Mendham, 
Weybrede, Wetheresdale, Fresyngfeld, and Metefeld ; which William and 
Alice, for 100 marks, acknowledge to be the right of the said John. Within 
a month of Easter, 20 Richard If. 

[Suff.] A. 3816. Counterpart of A. 3799. 

[Suff.] A. 3817. Counterpart of A. 3815. 

[Suff.] A. 3818. Grant by William de Rydelyngfelde, to John de Lakynghethe, 

Philip Deneys, John Hamond rector of Clopton, Everard Flete of Ipswich, 
chaplain, John dil Medwe of Gretyngham, and John Frost of Thurlestone, 
of all his lands in Belstede Magna, Belstede Parva, Coppedok, and Benteleye! 
Witnesses : John de Breuse, Thomas Visdelen, Thomas dil Dale, knight?, 
and others (named), Monday after St. Ambrose, 38 Edward HI. 



230 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



[Snff.] A, 3819. Release by Thomas atte Dene, to tlie prior and convent of 

St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in a, messuage, land and rent of 30*. iu 
Belstede Magna, Sproutone, Coppedok, Whasshebrok and Belstede Parva, 
whereof he lately recovered seisin at Westminster against John de Whitefeld 
and John his son. Ipswich, Sunday after St. Hilary, 4 Edward III. 

Annexed: Writ to the sheriff of Suffolk, informing him that Thomas atte 
Dene has recovered the above lands, and commanding him to give Thomas 
full seisin thereof -without delay. Witness : J. Travers, Westminster, 
18 October, 4 Edward III. 

[Suff.] A. 3820. Grant by Margery, late the wife of Eustace dyl Turpeyt, of 

Burstalle, to Thomas Horold, of the same, of a piece of land with house 
thereon in Burstalle. Friday after the Purification, 22 Edward III. Seal. 

[Suff.] A. 3821. Grant by Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, to Martin Justus, of 

Thurlestone, and Margery his wife, of laud in Thurlestone, by land of the 
rector of Witenton church, abutting on the road from Westerfeld to 
Crakeford. Feast of SS. Philip and James, 10 Edward I. 

Suff. A. 3822. Grant by John Smyth, of Thorlestone, to Richard Faukes, of 

Cleydon, John Faukes, and John Sorell, of the same, of four pieces of 
land in Thorlestone, part abutting southward on the church road from 
Pyntonmersshe to Thorlestone church. Copy, incomplete. 

[Suff.] A. 3823. Grant by John de Kent, of Akynham, Stephen Benton, of 

Ipswich, John Priour and John Felawe, of the same, to John Tumour, of 
Ipswich, baker, of two pieces of land in Thorleston, part abutting south- 
ward on land of Sir John Brewse, knight, and northward on ihe road 
from Thurlestone to Cleydon. Copy, incomplete. 

[Suff.] A. 3824. Agreement between Walter the chaplain, and Thomas the 

harper (Cithtratorcni), of Wiremundeford, his brother, whereby the latter 
pawns to Walter, for 5^ marks, 12 acres in Fordham parish of William de 
Blancmuster's fee, viz. a field called ' Pirifeld ' and barn therein, for fifteen 
years from Michaelmas next after the Translation of St. Thomas, Archbishop 
of Canterbury, 3s. being deducted for each year. At the end of the term 
Thomas shall regain the land on payment of 28s. 4d., otherwise Walter 
shall hold it, deducting 2s. yearly, till Thomas do redeem it. Witnesses : 
Richard the dean of Berholt, William the chaplain of Fordham, and others 
(named). 

[Suff.] A. 3825. Grant by Roger Blundell, of Ipswich, to Alan Justus, of 

land in Thurlestun, in the field called ' Lundfeld.' Witnesses : Baldwin 
de Pesehale, John de Sancto Georgio, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3826. Grant by Geoffrey, lord of Broches, to the canons of SS. 

Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Broees and at Horsewade, for which 
they have given him a palfry worth 20*. Witnesses : Jonas the dean 
and others (named). [ Twelfth century^ 

[Suff.] ^ t 3827. Indenture witnessing, that whereas Sir Nicholas de Sparke- 

ford has acquired a tenement in Hintlesham, to which belongs right of way, 
with cart and animals, on a certain road east of the messuage of John 
Costin, the younger ; the latter, for his greater convenience, has transferred 
the said road to the west side of his messuage, and granted Sir Nicholas 
similar right of way thereon, without right of pasturing his animals. 
Witnesses : John le Vinetler, John de la Slade, and others (named); 
Sunday the vigil of SS. Peter and Paul, 27 Edward I. Seal. 



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[Stiff.] A. 3828. Grant by Cristina, late the wife of Walter Tittat, of Hadleje, 

and Robert her son to John Costin, of Leyham, the younger, and Alice his 
wife, of a piece of land in Hadleye parish by Pilecokedunefen, with the 
right to drive one beast u week from the common road called ' Pilecoke- 
dunestrate ' through their alder grove twice in each week to the said land. 
Thursday after the Annunciation, 20 Edward [I.]. 

Suff- A. 3829. Bond of Peter Faneloure, of Middlesex, to Sir John Milys, 

of Clisseby, rector of Bradewell, in 200/. on account of a loan, to be paid 
at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist next in St. Katherine's Hospital by 
the Tower of London. London, 26 June, 47 Edward III. Seal. 

Endorsed : Note that Sir John grants that if Peter make him secure of 
land in Neuton, a yearly rent of 3*. 4d. in his manor there, and the 
advowson of Neuton church, bought by him from Peter, then this bond shall 
be void. 

[Suff.] A. 3830. Grant by Augustine de Brademere, to Robert Bense. of 

Ipswich, and Rosia his wife, of a messuage in the hamlet of Brokes, 
abutting on the road from Ipswich to Sprouton. Michaelmas 
day, 18 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3831. Release by Agatha, relict of Robert Baldewine, of Ipswich, 

to Martin Justus, of Thurleston, and Margery his wife, of all her right 
of dower in land in Thurleston, abutting on the road from Westerfeld 
to Crakeford. Witnesses: Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, Geoffrey de 
Blanchevile, and others (named). 

[Suff.] A. 3832. Release by John Parys, of Hintlisham, to the prioress and 

convent of Wykes, in frank almoin, of all his right in land in Hintlis- 
ham. Witnesses : Thomas del Hyl, John de la Slade, and others 
(named). Portion of seal. 

[Snff.] A. 3833. Grant by Robert Martyn, of Akenham, to Roger Justus, of 

Thurlestone, of land in Thurlestone, part abutting on the road from 
Westerfeld to Crakeford, part in the field called ' Wolpetcroft." Sunday 
before St. Luke the Evangelist, 1 Edward II. 

[Suff.] A. 3834. Grant by William de la Dene, of Belste.de, to William 

Botman, of Qwheriitede, and Thomas Gilbert, of the same, of all his lands 
in Belstede. Wednesday after St. Augustine, Apostle of the English, 
10 Richard II. 

[Suff.] A. 3835. Indenture witnessing that whereas Agnes, the prioress, and 

the convent of Wykis, have enfeoffed Henry Caperun, of Manitree, and 
Cristiana his wife with land, pasture, and watercourse adjoining in 
Chatesham for a site and pool to make a mill, for 7s. yearly, Henry and 
Cristiana undertake if they build any mill on that watercourse to build a 
fulling mill on the said land, &c. St. George's day, 34 Edward [I]. Two 
seals. 

[Suff.] A. 3836. Grant by Stephen de Larryens, the prior, and the convent 

of Horkesley, with consent of Sir William de Ventadoro, the prior, and 
the convent of Tefford, to John ate Hach, of Hwynermersch in Stokeney- 
lond, and Ciistina his wife, of a messuage, land, and alder-groves in 
Whynennersch, paying 6* 6d. yearly. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Grej, 
John de Peytone, knights, and others (named). Sunday before tho 
Purification, 3 Edward II. Two seals. 



232 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 



Series B. 

(EXCHEQUER: COURT OF AUGMENTATIONS.) 



[Warw.] B. 1799. Release by Thomas de Colehulle, to the monks of Bordesley, 

of his right to common of pasture at Kynton. Witnesses : Simon 
de Stokes, John de Curly, and others named. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1800. Grant in frank almoin by Roger Camberlang', heir of 

Robert Camberlang', to the abbot and convent of Sulebi of 3*. yearly 
rent issuing out of a toft in Kynardferi, which Robert Prcst formerly held 
of the dower of Emma his wife, ai'ter the death of Adam ad Pontem her 
first husband. Witnesses : William de Busci, knight, Robert de Beltoft, 
Ralph Takel of Haxsaye, and others named. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1801. Grant, in frank almoin, by John Grene, son and heir of 

Robert Grene, of Kelfeld, in the parish of Ouston in the Island of Axiholmr, 
to Sir Richard Boston, prior of St. Mary's Axiholme of a messuage in 
Kynnardferry upon the bank of the Trent. 14 July, 3 Richard III. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1802. Grant by Christiana daughter of Hugh de Burleya, to 

William son of Denys of the same, of a messuage and curtilage, &c., in 
Kynton abutting on the highway from Wotton towards Warwick, of the fee 
of Claverdon, which she had of the gift of her brother Walter, rendering 
yearly to the chief lord of the fee a silver halfpenny. Witnesses: William 
Moryn of Kynton, Henry de Middelton, and others named. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1803. Release by John Thewe of Kynnardfery, to Robert 

Mowbray of the same, of his right in a messuage called ' Galionys ' 
in Kynnardfery, lying between the river Trent and the highway. 
8 October, 1429. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1804. Grant by Robert ' Carbonarius ' of Kyngestone, to Richard 

Payn and Mary his wife, for 30*., of a messuage in Kyngestone. Wit- 
nesses : Peter le Templer, Hugh de Escambio, Thomas Goce, and others 
named. Seal. 

Line. B. 1805. Grant by Katherine Moubray of Kynnardfery, in the 

Island of Axiholme, widow, to Sir Gerard Snarr' of Rycalle, in the county 
of York, clerk, of land in the field of Kynnardfery, which, with her late 
husband Robert Moubray, she held of the feoffment of William Browne of 
Ouston (Owston). 10 October, 19 Henry VI. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1806. Demise by Robert son of Robert le Tanner, of Kynge- 

ston, to Adam atte Ruyole of the same, for ten years, of land in Kyngestouo 
part in the mursh in Sortecheggesdone, and part in Teyntouresfeld upon 
the broad way at le Surlond. Witnesses : John Toly the elder, Adam 
Templer, William Postel, and others named. Feast of St. Michael, 
5 Edward II. Seal. 



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Surrey. B. 1807. Grant by William Winter of Kingeston, to Geoffrey son of 

Estmar ' Carbonarius,' of land [in Kingeston]. Witnesses; William 
Herbert, Simon North, and others named. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1808. Grant by Peter le Sadler, of Kingeston, to John atte 

Chaumbre of that place, of the reversion, after thirteen years from All Saints 
day, 20 Edw. III., of a curtilage in Willehale in Kyngeston, with which 
the said John had enfeoffed him. Easter, 20 Edward III. Seal, broken. 

Surrey. B. 1809. Grant by Peter son of John North, to Hamo de Swenes- 

kampe, for 42s., of & messuage iut Kingeston. Witnesses : William de 
Brademere, William de la Strode, Ralph Postel, and others. Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 1810. Release by Philip de Huw . . ton and Marjory his wife, relict 
of Roger de Kyngeston, to the abbot and convent of Dore, of their right to 
land in Kyngeston, which the said Marjory had held in dower. Witnesses : 
Hugh de . . Illegible. 

[Leic.] B. 1811. Release by John de Houby, son of Sir Gilbert de Houby, 

knight, to Roger Beler of Kirkcby, of his right to the manor and advowson 
of the church of Kirlceby on Wrethk. Sunday after the Decollation of 
St. John the Baptist, 13 Edward II. 

[SSiddr.] B. 1812. Grant by Ralph le Tailur, of Kingeston, to Estmar le 

Carbonier, of the same place, of a messuage beyond the Thames in Wica 
(Hampton Wick). Witnesses: Walter Tropinel, Gilbert de Stroda and 
others. Ssal. 

[Leic.] B. 1813. Grant by Roger Wisman of Kirkby on Wrethek, John de 

Burton, and William of the Grene, of Thorpe Sechevylle (Satchville), 
chaplain, to Robert Adynet of Segrave and Emma his wife, of lands in 
Kirkby aforesaid, which the said Roger, John and William had held of 
the gift of William Palmer of Frisby in Kirkby, to hold to the said 
Robert and Emma and their heirs, with remainder, failing issue, to Roger 
Belers, Ralph de Crumbwell, knights, Richard de Buthorpe parson of the 
church of Wydmerpole, William de Wakebrugge, Laurence Hauberk and 
John de Hokenale, chaplain. 6 June, 39 Edward III. Fragment of 
seal. 

[Leic.] B. 1814. Grant by William son of Laurence Hauberk, of Claxton, 

that Robert Adynet of Segrave, in Kirkby on Wrethek, and Emma 
his wife, tenants for life of lands held from him in the town of Kirkby, 
shall not be impeached for any waste. 26 June, 44 Edward III. ' Fragment 
of seal. [French.] 

Line. B. 1815. Grant by Alexander de Insula, to Alice Hole of Kynarde- 

fery, and her sons Ralph and William, of a toft, abutting on the Trent, lands 
lying next the old mill, in Garwyncroft and elsewhere in Kynardefery, and 
a rent issuing out of a tenement there. Witnesses : William Cutwolf of 
Ouston, Ralph Broun, Edmund Russel, and others. 

[Leic.] B. 1816. Release by John Moring the elder, to William Bosse and 

Margaret Bosse, of his right to the land in the field of Kirkeby, which John 
and Margaret Bosse had purchased from Joan Moriiig the mother of 
the said John Moring. Thursday before St. Denys, 6 Edward III. 

Somers. B. 1817. Demise by Sir Edward le Courtenay, knight, and Emma his 

wile, daughter and hcirciu of Sir John Damme, knight, to William le 
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and land in Kyngeston aforesaid alntiing on the street leading to 'la 
Mulewardeswelle,' which cottages hud descended to the said Edward 
and Emma upon the death of John Basset her kinsman, paying 4s. 
yearly. Sunday after Midsummer. 40 Edward III. Fragments of two 
seals. 

Surrey.. B. 1818. Grant by Christina, late the wife of Walter Balle of Surbeton, 

and Matilda her daughter, to Reginald atte Mulle, of the same place, and 
Alice his wife, of lands in Kyngeston in the marsh on Capenor'. Sunday 
before St. Valentine, 4 Edward III. Two seals. 

Surrey. B. 1819. Defeasance of a bond for 1005. to be paid to Henry Bussh', 

by John Wenge, granting that if the latter pay 10s. yearly to the former 
at the house of St. John in Kyngeston the said bond shall be void. 
Sunday before St. Margaret the Virgin. 21 Edward III. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1820. Demise by John de Kyngeston to William de Braye, 

both of London, for three years, of the shop in Kyrouneslane in 
Kyngeston, which he held of the grant of Matilda, late the wife of 
John en la Hurne. Christmas, 3 Edward II. Seal, broken. 

Surrey. B. 1821. Grant by Thomas atte Quarere of Wymbeldon, to John de 

Kent and Isabella his wife, daughter of William Prechur, of a shop with 

soler, in Kyngeston, situate in that street in which salt was usually sold. 

Saturday the feast of St. Nicholas the Bishop, 28 Edward III. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1822. Grant by Alice .... spinster, to Adam Red, of a curtilage 

in the town of Kingeston. Witnesses, Hugh de Excambio, Gilbert de 
Hampton, and others. Injured. 

Surrey. B. 1823. Grant by Thomas de Vombelton and Isabella his wife, 

to "Walter de Grendon and Edith his wife, of land in Teynteresfelde [in 
Kyngeston]. Friday after St. Scholastica the Virgin. 19 Edward III. 
Two seals. 

[Heref.] B. 1824. Grant, in frank, almoin by Henry , with the assent 

of his wife, to the monks of [Dore ?], of land in Kyngeston next 
L . . . hok. Witnesses : Sir William de . . ., John Walens', William 
de Kyngeston, Adam de Hereford and others. Seal. Injured. 

Surrey. B. 1825. Demise by John, prior of the Charter House, London, 

to John Wyllyngham of Kingeston-on-Thames, baker, for twelve years, 
of a tenement or inn called ' Le George ' in the town of Kyugeston, and also 
a croft there called ' Le Bytine,' paying yearly lOOs. 26 April, 33 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1826. Grant by Ralph le Strodder, to Ralph de Reding', fish- 

monger, and Alice his wife, of land in the town of Kyngeston, Iving 
in Teynteresfeld at Surelonde, and abutting upon the Brodeweye leading 
towards the marsh, rendering yearly for the same |rf. at Michaelmas 
and Easter, and at Christmas a root of ginger. Witnesses : Thomas 
Templer, Edward Louekyn, William Walkelyn and others. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1827. Grant by Walter son of Thomas Hereberd, of Kyngeston, to 

John le Buk and Christina his wife, of a stall in the meat-market in 
Kyngeston, rendering yearly for the same to the grantor a clove of gilly- 
flower, and also on his behalf 5|rf., as stallage, at the court of Kyugeston. 
Witnesses: Nicholas Woderout, Hugh de Cambio, John Louekyn and 
others. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1828. Release by Peter son of John North, to Roger le Liinbernere, 
of ll^d. of the yearly rent paid to him by the said Roger for a messuage 
in Kyngeston. Witnesses : William de la Strode, Ralph Postel, Thomas 
Belet and others. Seal. 



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Surrey. B. 1829. Release by Robert Louekyn of Kyngestone. to William de 

Braye citizen of London, oi' bis right to a yearly quit rent issuing out of a 
messuage in Kyngestone. Witnesses : Richard do Hoo, Ralph Postel, 
John Toly and others. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1830. Grant by Gilbert Wygaynof Kyngeston, to Thomas Goldyng, 

and Juliana his wife, of land in the field of Surbetoii [in Kyngeston] 
abutting on the road called ' le Fyrslaker.' Saturday after the feast of 
St. Ambrose, 10 Edward III. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1831. Letter of attorney of William Kemp, appointing .... 

Chaundeller and John Denys, to deliver to the prior of the Charterhouse 
seisin of tenements in Kyngestone on Thames which he had of the 
feoffment of John atte Forde de Yuere. 12 February, . . . 
Henry VI. Seal, broken. 

[Dorset.] B. 1832. Demise by John Gascoyne of Little Kyngton, to William 
Gregge of Kyngton-Magua (Kington-Magna), of land upon Longeforlonge 
in the field of Little Kyngton for three hundred years. Tuesday after 
St. Andrew the Apostle, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1833. Grant by John de Kyngestone, tanner, to William de Braye, 

clothier, both of London, of the shop granted to him by Matilda, late the 
wife of John en la Hurne, in the town of Kyngestone in Kyrouneslane. 
Witnesses : Robert Louekyn, Peter atte Forde, clerk, and others. Seal. 

B. 1834. Grant by John Leberd of Kyrkeby, to Beatrice his daughter, 
of messuages and lands in Kyrkeby. Wednesday after SS. Peter and 
Paul, . . . Edward III. Injured. 

[Leic.] B. 1835. Receipt by John Kyng of Kirkeby on Wrethek', for 

13s. 4d., being the final payment of 70*. due to him by Reginald Walich 
of the same place, for certain tenements. The feast of St. Blaise the 
Martyr. 3 Richard II. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1836. Demise by John, prior of the Charter House, London, 

to William Garuon, butcher, of a tenement situate next Saltlane in 
Kyngston on Thames, for twenty years, paying 20*. yearly. 6 December, 
17 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. 

Surrey. B. 1837. Demise by the same, to Henry Lyle of Kyngeston on 

Thames, cordwainer, of a tenement standing between the High Street and 
Kyronlane, and abutting upon Salterslane in Kyngeston, and lands in 
Teyntourfeld in Brokefurlong, Churchefurlong in the same field and in le 
Gooseyte abutting upon Louekynes meadow for thirteen years, paying 24s. 
yearly. 4 November, 31 Henry VI. Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1838. Demise by John atte Forde, of Tvere, to William Kempe, 

of Westmenter, of lands and tenements in the town of Kyngeston, which 
he had of the feoffment of William Roterfeld of London. 31 January, 
14 Henry VI. Seal, broken. 

Surrey. B. 1839. Demise by John, prior of the Charter House, London, to 

John Casteler, of a barn, garden and lands in Kyngestou on Thames, 
abutting upon 'le Betine,' Skereslane and Houndeslowe. and lauds 
in Peters place in ' le Teyntourfeld,' and in ' le Mersshe ' abutting upon 
Turbylfeld, for fifty-one years, paying 8s. 4d. yearly. 9 June, 1429, 
7 Henry VI. Seal, broken. 



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Surrey. B. 1840. Demise by John, prior of the Charter House, to Richard 

Bokyngham of London, of a tenement or inn called ' Le George ' in 
Kyngeston on Thames, with a croft called ' le Bytine,' for twelve years, 
rendering yearly for the same one hundred shillings. 20 November, 
21 Henry VI. Seal, broken. 

Surrey. B. 1841. Demise by John, prior of the Charter House, London, to 

John Robert, butcher, of a bakehouse in the town of Kyngeston upon 
Thames, with a toft and three ' buttys ' of land abutting upon the way 
from Skirlane, and upon ' le Litilfeld in le Middelforland,' for fifty-one 
years, rendering yearly for the same 12*. 9 June, 1429, 7 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

Surrey. B. 1842. Grant by William Boterfeld, citizen and cooper, of London, 

to William Cartere of Yvere, and John atte Forde of the same place, of 
cottages in Kyngeston, which Robert Randolf of London lately held of the 
gift of John Lorchon of Kyngeston. Witnesses : John Hethe and 
John Hoke, bailiffs of Kingstown, and others. 12 March, 7 Henry VI. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Chester.] B. 1843, Release by Henry de Lach' Mauban son of Hugh de Cotun, 
to the abbot and convent of Vale Royal, of his right in all the lands and 
tenements of Lache Mauban. Witnesses : Sirs Reginald de Grey, Justice 
of Chester, Hamund de Mascy, Ralph de Verdun, Hugh de Dotton, Ralph 
deMascy, knights, Robert le Grosvenur the sheriff, Alexander de Baunoyle, 
and Richard de Lostok, and others. [1-5 Edward II.] Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 1844. Determination of dispute between the prior of Brommore 

and Richard de Cardunvilla, lord of La Hale and Laurence Augnel," relative 
to finding a tythingman for the hundred of Forde of the fee of the manor 
of la Hale, viz. that the said Richard and Laurence and their partners of 
la Hale, Migatn and Rokeburne, who are of the fee aforesaid, should find the 
tythingman for two years, and the said Prior for every ( third year. 
Witnesses : Sirs John de Kernet and Robert de Punchardun, knights, 
Sir Robert, parson of Westederlye, Richard Pig, steward of the hundred 
of Forde and others. 45 Henry III. 

[Chester.] B. 1845. Release by Roger Threstle of Maclesfeld, to the abbot of 

Vale Royal, of a yearly rent which he was accustomed to receive from 
King Edward for the land of Lache. Witnesses : Sirs Reginald de Grey, 
Justice of Chester, Hugh de Masci, Richard of the same, Roger de 
Dunvile and Patrick de Hasehval, knights, Robert le Grovenur, sheriff of 
Cheshire, Ralph de Morton, Alexander de Banville, and Richard de 
Sudenham. [1-5 Edward II.] Seal. 

[Camb.] B. 1846. Release by Robert Andrew of La Burne, to Sir Ranulf, abbot 

of Ramesey, of his right to a cotland in La Burne which Richard his father 
held from that house. Witnesses: Geoffrey Rodland, Robert Holdeward', 
Roger le Heyr, and others. Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 1847. Release by John atte Knolle of the parish of Cranlegh, to 

John de Roulee the elder, of his right to land called ' le Lakelond ' and to 
the rents which he had been accustomed to receive from the said John de 
Roulee for the said land and for land called ' Audrewesham ' in Bromleo-h. 
After St. Peter ad Vincula, 22 Edv/ard III. Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 1848. Bond by John Cosyn of Wallop, chaplain, and John son of 
John Hobecok of Werewelle, to John, prior of Brominore, for a yearly rent 
of 20*. for land in La Hale in j :ir the bank of the Avon, which they held of 
the grant of Edmund Upehulle. Thursday, the feast of the Conversion of 
St. Paul, 21 Edward III. Seal and portion of seal. 



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[Essex.] B. 1849. Release by Williiim atte Herst, of Havcrynpg attc Boure 

kinsman and heir ot Robert do Chigewelle of London, to Sir Robert do 
Hangham, knight, and Ydonia his wife, of his right to lands and tenements 
in Lambourne, Chigewelle, and Theyden Boys, which were the said 
Robert de Chigewelle's. Stratford, Monday after All Saints, 2 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1850. Covenant between the abbot and convent of Bordesley, of 
the one part, and Henry son of Geoffrey de la Lee of the other, viz. 
the said Henry was to deliver to the said abbot his two acres of land in 
the territory of la Lee, which lie in Leefurlong between the land of Peter 
de la Lee, and the road called ' Mulwey,' which divided the field of la Lee 
from that of Bereford, to hold for twenty years so that the said monks 
should receive ten crops of corn, with the straw, off the said land, &c. 
Witnesses : Sir William de Bereford, knight, Walter de Wluardinton, 
William de Burl', Simon de Stok', and others. Easter, 1254. Seal. 

Camb. B. 1851. Indenture between Dame Elizabeth de Bourg' of Clare, 

and the prior and convent of the House of Angleseye, relative to their 
obligation to provide two chaplains to celebrate divine service in the churcli 
of Anglesey, in consideration of rents granted to them by the said Dame 
Elizabeth, charged on lands in Lakyngheth, co. Cambridge, and in 
Bodeckesham, releasing them from finding one chaplain, as long as they are 
charged with the payment of a yearly pension to Master Robert de Spaldyng, 
clerk, &c. 24 April, 29 Edward III. fragment of seal. French. 

[Warw.] B. 1852. Grant by Richard Anfrei, to Adam de BurgP, son of 
Rocelinus de Burgl', and to Mary, the grantor's daughter, upon their 
marriage, of a messuage and land upon La Hulle and La Dune, rendering 
yearly for the same half a pound of cumin. Witnesses : Simon de Arnewod', 
Walter de Gorlinton, Richard de Burgl', forester, and others. 

In dorso : Charter of Richard Amfrey to Adam de Burley. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1853. Determination of a dispute between Bartholomew and 

Richard, abbots of Cbeitsey and Westminster, relative to pasturage in 
a meadow called ' Mixteuham ' in the manor of Lalham. The abbot of 
Westminster releases his right in the suid meadow in exchange for other 
land, &c. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Pycheford, constable of the Castle 
of Windsor and others. November, 6 Edward I. Copy on paper. 

[Lane.] B. 1854. Decision of the archdeacon of Richmond, arbitrator in the 

dispute between Elizabeth the abbess and the convent of Syon, pro- 
prietors of the parish church of Lancaster in the diocese of York, and 
Sir Richard Burton, perpetual vicar of the said church, about certain 
tithes in the parish of Lancaster. York Cathedral, 6 May, 1467. 

Sussex. B. 1855. Grant by Thomas Earl of Surrey, to William Bishop of 

Lincoln, Richard Empson, and Bartholomew Reede, knights, and others, of 
licence to convey to John, abbot of Westminster, the manor of Launsyng 
(Lancing) and other lands, &c. 16 March, 19 Henry VII. Seal. 

Sussex. B. 1856. Indenture between Thomas Earl of Surrey, and John, abbot 

of Westminster, relative to the latter's intention to grant the manor of 
Launsyng to George Nevylle, knight, lord of Bergevenny ; agreeing that 
if the said abbot, &c., at any time re-enter on the said manor, a relief of 
twenty pounds should be paid to the Earl of Surrey, of whom the said 
manor is held, and his heirs, upon the election of any new abbot. 
24 June, 19 Henry VII. 

In dorso : " The indenture of the manor of Launcyng for iiij knightes 
ffees to the Barenye of Brambre in the Countie of Sussex." Seal, broken. 



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[Leic.] B. 1857. Grant by Joan, prioress of Langeley, to Nicholas de 

Waretoft, of a corrody, to be received by him from the abbey of Langeley, 
for the term of his life, viz. each week seven loaves of bastard bread 
and seven of black, each day three quarts of beer mixed of the best, and of 
the second so long as he could work, and when he could not work a potel 
(pottle) each day, and every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday victuals such 
as the porter and carter should receive, and a chamber suitable for him ; 
for which the said Nicholas covenants to serve the said prioress and her 
successors in the office of granger, or porter, or forester, or serjeant at 
Dyseworth, at their will so long as he can work, and to account for the 
receipts of the grange and for his livery by tally twice a year, viz. at 
Michaelmas and Easter. Friday after St. Valentine, 9 Edward III. 
French. 

[Warw.] B. 1858. Grant in frank almoin by Simon de Blez, son of Simon de 

Blez, of Langleg', to the abbey of Bordesley, of lands at Farndon in the 
field &c., of Langeley. Witnesses : William de Eadricheston, Peter de 
Langeleg', William Geri, and others. Seal. 

[Warw.J B. 1859. Grant in frauk almoin by Eobert Roald son of Robert Roald 

of Langeley, to the abbey of Bordesley, of lands in the field of Langeley 
upon Chelmerescote, and on High Farendon. Witnesses: William de 
Waleford, John de Butiler, William de Blez, and others. Seal. 

Durham. B. 1860. Demise by John Alwent, clerk, James Strangways, Robert 

Ellergill. and Robert de Norton, to Richard de Nevyll, knight, for fifteen 
years, of the manor of Langley next Durham, which they had of the grant 
of Sir Richard Lescrope, lord of Bolton. 12 October, 2 Henry VI> 

[Warw.] B. 1861. Grant by John Smyth of Milverton, to William Baggot of 
Langle, of lands at Vateryfurlong, upon Longewow and Chalnhyl, land 
abutting upon the Porte vaye and Vatervale, in Row ham and elsewhere in 
the field of Langeley. Innocents' day, 14 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1862. Grant, in frank almo'n, by Robert Hasting and Joan bis 

wife, to the monks of Bordesley, of those lands and rents in Langeleg, 
which they had held of the grantors' fee in the forty-fourth year of King 
Henry III. Witnesses: William de Burl', Henry le Notth', Simon de 
Stoke, John de Curly, Henry de la Le, Peter do la Le, and others. 
Henry III. Two seals, broken. 

[Warw.] B. 1863. Grant, in frank almoin, by Ralph son of Ralph le Gardener, 

of Longe Lalleford, to the monks of Pipewelle, of land in Longe Lalleford 
(Lawford), lying at Sweteapeltreslade and upon Sitewelle. Witnesses : 
Richard Chaynel, Philip Pantolf, Robert le Norreys of Welton, and others. 
In dorso : Longlawford. Seal, broken. 

[Warw.] B. 1864. Grant,in frank almoin, by Walter son of Richard de Kildesbi, 

to the monks of Pipewelle, of land in the fields of Lungelelleford, 
(Lawford), lying between Raulotesbrugge and Causton along Portford, viz. 
upon Clint, Lowefurlong towards Ruwielowe and Apeltreslade, Hefurlong 
near the Lelleford Road, next Morwelle, and upon the corn land between 
Greneslade and Feirwellslade. Witnesses : Roger de Craft, Gilbert 
Pugile, John TIeyrun, and others. Fragment of seal. 

[Suff.] B. 1865. Grant by John son of John the clerk, of 

.... to the abbot and monks of Ramsey of of half a pound 

of pepper and half a pound of cumin, due from lands in Laushulle (Laws- 
hall). Witnesses : Robert Rodland, William Hereberd, and others. 
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[Warw.] B. 1866. Grant, in frank almoin, by Heliaa de Langeleia, to the abbey 

of Bordesley, of land upou Hethihulle, and upoa the Greater and Lesser 
Kalewehulle in Langeleia. Witnesses; John de Burleg', Alan de Blez, 
William de Walleford, Reginald de Bosco, Nicholas de Kirkebi, and 
others. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1867. Grant, in frank almoin, by Eobert Ruhaut of Langeleie, to the 

abbey of Bordesley, of lands abutting upon the rond from Warwick, 
between Suhamgre and Langeleie, upou Ferendon, in Templeacre, Pheren- 
dun, and Brademere, and the common of pasture of all his land beyond the 
water between Langeleie and Suhamgre; and he further confirms the 
grants of Helyas de Langeleie called the bishop, his man, to the said monks, 
and of William de Baddebi. Witnesses : William de Burl', Nicholas do 
Kirkebi, Humphrey de Eaderikestun, and others. 

In dorso : Grant of Robert Roald of land and pasture, and confirmation 
of the grants of Helias and William de Baddeby. Seal, broken. 

[Wilts.] B. 1868. Grant by Nicholas de Netheraore, to William Olyver and 

Agnes his wife, of land in La Cleytelonde, in the field of Langele Burel. 
Witnesses : Adam Hardyng, Richard le Clerk, and others. Fragment 
of seal, 

[Warw.] B. 1869. Release by Alice mother of Robert Ruald, of Langeleia, to 

the abbey of Bordesley, in frank almoin, of her right to a yearly rent 
from land in Langeleia, for prayers for the souls of herself and of Robert 
and Peter, her former husbands, &c. Witnesses : Robert Ruald of 
Langeley, John Butiler of Eadricheston, Robert de Kyrkebi of Eadricheston, 
and others. Seal, broken. 

[Wilts.] B. 1870. Grant, in frank almoin, by Thomas Burel, lord of Langeleg' 

son of Thomas Burel, to the monks of Ferleg' (Farleigh), of land in 
Langeleg' (Langley Burrel) lying between the land of Langeleg' and of 
Cokeleburg'. Witnesses : Henry de Hurtham, Henry Keinel, Adam de 
la Mara, and others. 

In dorso : Charter of Thomas Burel, lord of Langeley, of land out of his 
domain at Chyppeham. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1871. Grant by John son of Simon de Cherleton, to Simon son of 

William Carpinter, of Longley, of land called ' Farndon,' abutting upon the 
road to Warwick, in the field of Longley. Copy. 

[Warw.] B. 1872. Confirmation by Elias de Longelega, to the monks of 
Bordesley, of the grants in frank almoin made to them by Ralph Carpenter 
(Crtrpentarius), and Matilda his wife and William their son, of land in the 
field of Longelega, in Brademed', and Sideshamme towards Hedrigest' ; 
and by Robert de Waleford in the same place. Witnesses : Robert de 
Waleford, Alan de Blez, John de Burl', Nicholas de Burl', and others. 
Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 1873. Confirmation by Ralph son of Hosbert, of his father's grant 

to the prior and canons of Brummore, to hold in frank almoin, of land in 
Laredegrave and upon Rihull, and also of land lying between the highway 
towards Foord and Witherslade. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Kardunvill, 
Hugh de Godeshulle, and Robert de Kernet', knights, John de Brummore, 
and others. 

In dorso : Charter of Ralph son of Osbert of land in Brommore. 

[Suff.] B. 1874. Release by John son of John the clerk, of Laushill, in the 

full court of Broueton to St. Benedict's, Ramsey, and Henry de Norhamton 
the chamberlain of Ramesey, of his right to land in Laushill (Lawshall) 
for 42s. Witnesses : Sir William Mouwyn, knight, Walter de Stivecleya, 
Robert Roland', William Herbert of Laushille, and others. Seal. 



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[Warw.] 



[Warw.] 



B. 1875. Grunt in frank nlnioin by Dionisia do Wnrewike, to the 
monks of Pipewelle, of land in the field of Longe Lalleford (Lawford). 
Witnesses : Philip Pantolf, Roger de Craft, Richard de Thurlanston, and 
others. Seal. 

B. 1876. Grant by John son of Simon the clerk, of Cherleton, to 
Dame Assyria Huband of Yppesleg', of divers rents in Langele. Witnesses : 
Roger de Budiford, William de Waleford, Martin de Berton, and others. 
Seal, imperfect, 

B. 1877. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Lincoln, with the consent 
of William the clean and of the chapter, and of Vitalis Engayue the patron, 
and of Simon, parson of the church of Laxton to the Priory of Ca-tle 
Irnel, of the grants made in frank almoin within the diocese of Lincoln 
by Richard Engayne and other founders of that house, saving the right of 
the mother church of Laxton, and all episcopal customs, and the dignity of 
the church of Lincoln. Witnesses : John, precentor of Lincoln, Willinm 
archdeacon of Wells, Master Roger de Lakok, Ralph de Warewik and 
William de Winchecumb canons of Lincoln, Masters William de Bening- 
wurthe and Richard de Cant, chaplains, Master Walter de Cromba, Geoffrey 
de Moris, Richard de Oxonia, Philip do Langeport, John de Bannebiry, 
and Robert de Aketon, clerks. Dated at Tinghurst, the fifth of the 
Kalends of June, in the . . . teenth year of the bishop's pontificate 
1221-1230. 



In dorso : Confirmation by 
foundation and of all lands, &c. 



Sir Hugh, bishop of Lincoln, of the 



[Warw.] B. 1878. Release l>y Alice relict of John son of Simon de Cherleton, 
clerk, to the abbot of Bordesley, of her right of dower in a rent and 
lands in Langeley. Witnesses : Thomas de Waleford, Hugh de Blez, 
Robert and others, fragment of seal. 

[Wanv.] B. 1879. Grant, in frank almoin, by Henry de Nafford, to the monks 
of Bordesley, of land next the mill close of La Le. Witnesses : Walter do 
Daevile. Gervase de Walton, William de Norfolc, Simon, parson of Bc-ro- 
ford, and others. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1880. Grant, in frank almoin, by Richard son of Ralph de Lalleford, 
to the monks of Pippewelle, of land in Lalleford (Lawford) lying in the 
field of Causton. Witnesses: Ralph son of Wigein, Auris de Diggele, 
Simon de Foxton, Ralph son of Simon de Wilebi and others. Fragment 
of seal. Twelfth century. 

[Warw.] B. 1881. Grant, in frank almoin, by Jurdan son of William le Wrhitte 
of Langelega to the monks of Bordesle, of land in the field of Langeley 
upon Fardon towards Whvnrdinton and also land at Fardon'slade iii 
exchange for land at Holdeforde. Witnesses : Sir William de Eadrieho- 
ston, William de Waleford, Robert Roald, Nicholas de Burle, John le 
Butiler, and others. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1882. Grant by William de Pineleye (or Piveleye) of Sowo, to 
Alice his mother and Katherine his sister, for their lives, of lands, 
tenements, wood. &c., in Long Lalleford, Churche Lalleforde, Sow, 
Berbjingel and Stockiford, rendering for the same a gilly-fiower ; and 
further he grants to the said Alice all the trees ir> the wood cnllrd 
' Netlebeddesmoor ' in Stockiford. Witnesses: Robert de Stoke, Hugh 
de Stivechehale, Robert de Schireford, and others. Fragment of seal. 

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[Wnrw.] B. 1884. Grant, in frank alffioin, by Richard Cheynel of Long Lalleford, 
to the monks of Pipewell, of land in Long Lalleford (Lawford) lying 
in Swetapcltreslade extending to Brademedu. Witnesses: Roger de 
Craft, John de Warewihc, Geoffrey de Swineford and others. 

[VVarw.] B. 1885. Confirmation by Juliana daughter of Hugh de Laugele, knight, 
to the monks of Bordesley, in frank almoin, of a grant made by William 
son of Geoffrey to them of land in Langele. Witnesses : Peter de 
Wlwardinton, Simon Bagot, William de Waleford, Nicholas de Burle, 
Thomas Geri, Nicholas de Kirkebi and others. Seal. 

[Hants.] B. 1886. Grant, in frank almoin, by Hosbert son of Ivo, to the canons of 

Brummore, of lands in Laredegrave and upon Rihull, and of land abutting 
on the road towards Ford and Witherslade. Witnesses : Sirs Richard de 
Kardunvill, Hugh de Godeshnll and Robert de Kernett, knights ; John de 
Brummore, William clerk of Chaldeford and Philip le Champiun. 

[Warw.] B. 1887. Grant, in frank almoin, by Alexander son of Ranulph de Longa 
Lalleford, to the monks of Pipewell, of land in Long Lalleford (Lawford), 
lying upon Longe Oldedich. Witnesses: Walter, chaplain of Neubold, 
John, chaplain of Belton, William de Eltendon, John Heirun, Walter de 
Kildesbi and others. [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1888. Grant, in frank almoin, by Hugh de Blez, to the monks of 
Bordesley, of land in Longeleye extending towards Syndelburne. Witnesses : 
William de Burleg', Simon de Stok, Walter de Wlwurdiuton, William 
de Waleford, John le Butiler, and others. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1889. Grant, in frank almoin, by Simon le Bles of Langelega, to the 
monks of Bordesley, of land in Waterfurlunge extending in Kelmescroft in 
Longele. Witnesses : Nicholas de Burle, Robert Rowalde, William 
Daleford, William son of Ralph de Langeleia, and William Hayles of the 
same place. 

Endorsed : Charter of Simon de Bleys of land in Longelega. 

fWarw.] B. 1890. Release by Robert son of John Lefwine, of La Leye in 

Terdebigge, to the monks of Bordesley, of his right in all the land of 
La Leye. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Stokes, Henry de Mauverne, 
Richard de Port, the entire court of Terdebigge, aud others. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1891. Grant, In frank almoin, by Robert Road of Longele, to the 

monks of Bordesley, of land in the field of Longele, in the direction of 
Ferndun called ' Templeacre ' ; and also confirmation of the grant of land 
made by William de Baddcbi, his man, to the said monks. Witnesses : 
William do Burlew, Robert de Waieford, Helyas de Longeleia, Alan de 
Ble/,, Gilbert del We, Robert Butler (pinrerna) of Eadrigestun and others. 

[N'hanip.] B. 1892. Determination of controversy between Robert de N. . h . mt' 
and Thomas Comin, rector of the church of Laxton, relative to tithes ; the 
former having been presented to the church of Laxton by the prior of 
Fynneslicvcd, and the latter holding the advowsou from the bishop of 
Lincoln. 

[Warw.] B. 1893. Grant, in frank almoin, by Henry Bertram, to the monks of 

Pipewell, of laud in Long Lalleford (Lawford), near land on 'Haliwelle- 
hull.' Witnesses : Robert de Cotes, John de Alvers, Henry de Carsewelle, 
William Rag, Richard Chaiuell, William Randulph and others. 

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[Line.] B. 1894. Grant by Thomas Darnall, chaplain in Haxay, to William 

Drapur of Laughton, and Emma his wife, of lands and tenements in 
Laughton in Lyndesee which he had of the feoffment of Robert Blanchard 
of Laughton. Monday after Palm Sunday, 1384. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1895. Confirmation, in frank almoin, by Odo son of Richard de 

Lalleford, of the grant made by his father to the monks of Pipewell, of land 
with a toft called ' Kaskilli ' in Lalleford (Lawford), grant also of other 
lands in Lalleford in the field of Caustou on ' Arketillisford ' water. 
Witnesses : Alfred de Dingele, Simon de Foxton, Ralph, son of Simon 
de Wilebi and others. Seal, broken. [Twelfth Century.'} 

[Warw.] B. 1896. Grant, in frank almoin, by Simon de Blez of Long Le, to 

the monks of Bordesley, of land in the field of Longeleie in Brocfurlung 
abutting on the road to Warwick. Witnesses : William de Edricheston, 
William de Waleford, Robert Rouuad, Nicholas de Burleya, and William 
his son. Seal. 

Endorsed : Charter of Simon de Bleys of land in Langele. 

[Warw.] B. 1897. Grant, in frank almoin, by Peter de Nevill and Alice his wife, 

to the monks of Bordesley, of a rent payable by Hugh de Blez for a meadow 
called ' Aleyneshom,' and confirmation to the said monks of all other 
rents and lands held by them in Langele of the fee of the said Peter in 
the year 44 Henry III. Witnesses: Peter de Monti Forti, John de 
Cautulupo, William de Burleya, John de Curly, Simon de Stokes, Hugh 
Agvylim and Peter de la Lee, 44 Henry III. 

[Warw.] B. 1898. Grant, in frank almoin, by Richard Chaynel of Longe Lalle- 

ford, to the monks of Pipewell, of laud in Longe Lalleford (Lawford), on 
Overgnedenhulle and Cleyhulle. Witnesses :- William de Waur of 
Chirchelalleford, Philip Pantouf, Roger de Craft, Robert le Noreys of 
Belton, John de Warewik, Geoffrey de Swineford, and others. 

[Warw.] B. 1899. Grant, in frank almoin, by Ralph son of Ralph le Gardener 

of Longe Lalleford, to the monks of Pipewell, of lands in Longe Lalleford 
(Long Lawford) viz. upon Sweteapeltreslade, Sitewelle and Sorteholdedik. 
Witnesses : William de Waur of Chirchelalleford, Richard Cheynil, Philip 
Pantolf, Robert le Norreys, John de Warewik and others. Seal, broken. 

[Warw.] B. 1900. Indenture between Jakys Reynsfourgh of Bradfyld in the 

county of Essex and William Dale, squire and lord of Dale Halle, of 
Lalford, of the one part, and Herry Chalys of Lalford (Lawford), tanner, 
relative to the purchase by the latter of a tenement called ' Perkynnys ' 
in Lalford. 11 October, 23 Henry VII. English. Fragment oj seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1901. Grant, in frank almoin, by Richard Chaynel of Longe 

Lalleford (Long Lawford), to the monks of Pipewell, of lands in Longe 
Lalleford viz. upon Reddelond, abutting upon the lands of the said monks 
and Rigweye. Witnesses : Sir William de Wawer of Cherchelalleford, 
Philip Pantouf, Roger de Craft, John de Warewyk, Geoffrey de Swyneford, 
and others. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1902. Release by Ralph Stannelay of Mistertou and Denys de 

Elsham, chaplains, Roger son of William de Misterton, and Thomas son of 
John de Brunhain, to Sir Thomas Darnall, chaplain, of their right to lands 
in the town and fields of Laghton (Laughton), late Robert Bbnchard's 
of Laghton, and which they had of the feoffment of the said Sir Thomas 
Darnall and John his brother. Haxay, Palm Sunday, 1 384. Three seals, 
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[Line.] B. 1903. Grant by William Blevett of Hoghtou in the county of 

York, to Robert Bellingham of Parks, esquire, William Walles and Richard 
Beltoft, of lands, tenements, &c., in Laghton (Laughton) ; and appointing 
as his attorneys Robert Popylwelle and John Corker to deliver possession. 
The feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, 1471. Seal, broken. 

[Line.] B. 1904. Grant by John Blevett of Lincoln and William Blevett of 

Haghton in the county of York, to the priory in the Island of Oxiholme, of 
lands, tenements, pastures and common pastures in Laghton (Laughton) ; 
and appointing as their attorneys John Merchaunt and John Gybbonsone 
to deliver seisin. The feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, 1471. 
Seal. 

[N'harap.] B. 1905. Receipt by William, bishop of Lincoln, to the prior of 
J^'ynneshed, for payment of \Qd. yearly pension for the vicarage of Laxton. 
31 October, 1508, and in the thirteenth year of the bishop's translation. 
Fragment of seal. 

[\Vanv.] B. 1906. Confirmation by Alexander and William, sons of Randolph 

de Lalleford, of their father's grant to the monks of Pipewelle, in frank 
almoin, of lands in Long Lalleford (Lawford), part upon Blakemor and 
Redelond, and grant of land there upon Holiwellehil. Witnesses : Master 
Reginald Arundel, Hugh de Silitot, Henry de Kersewelle, John del Broch, 
Randolph de Wardleia and others. Seal. 

[Line.] Jj. 1907. Release by Joan daughter of John Blaunchard of Laghton, 

to Sir Thomas Darnall, chaplain, and John Darnall of Misterton, of her 
right to lands, tenements, &c., in Laghton, which the said Sir Thomas and 
John Darnall had of the feoffment of Robert son of Alexander Blaunchard 
of Laghton. Tuesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 1382. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1908. Grant by John Darnal of Misterton and Thomas his brother, 

chaplain, to Sir Ralph Stanelay of Misterton, chaplain, Roger son of William 
of that place, Sir Denys de Elsam, chaplain, and Thomas son of John de 
Bromham, of all the lands and tenements in Laghton which the said grantors 
had of the feoffment of Robert Blanchard. Sunday after St. Lucy the 
Virgin, 1375. Two seals, broken. 

[Warw.] B. 1909. Confirmation by Philip Pantolf, son of Roger Pantolf, of 
the grant by Dionisia de Warewik to the monks of Pipevvell, of land, &c., 
in the field of Longelalleford. Witnesses: Richard Cheynel, Geoffrey de 
Swineford, William Cusin, John Danvers, and others. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1910. Release by Richard Prat of Bergholt, to Thomas Setheford, 

Thomas Bentlee, Thomas Kyller, William Ropere, William Shales, and 
others, tenants of lady Sibyl La Despenser in Lalford (Lawford), of all 
actions against them. Tatyngestone, 3 August, 9 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Line.] B. 1911. Release by John Darnall of Misterton, to Sir Thomas 

Darnall his brother, of his right to lands and tenements in Laghton, which 
were Robert Blaunchard's. Kynnardfery, the feast of St. Aldhelm, 1383. 
Seal. 

[Surrey.] B. 1912. Grant by John son and heir of Henry de Pumeshurst of the 
parish of Ledderede (Leatherhead), to Richard atte Leghe of the parish of 
Hcdlegh, of a croft called ' Pynchonesgrove ' and land adjoining called 
' Pynchonesgrene ' in the parish of Ledderede at Pyueshurst. Saturday 
after the Purification, 9 Edward II. Fragment of seal. 

[York.] B. 1913. Grant by Anabilla daughter of William Basset of Uffreton, 

knight, to Hugh son of Sir John de Bulmer, knight, of lands and tenements 
in Laisingby (Lazeuby) in Cliveland. 2 May, 1311. 

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[Warw.] B. 1914. Grant by Richard <le Lea, sou of Henry de Lea, to the 

monks of Bordesley of land lying between the land granted to them 
by Peter de Lea abutting upon the Leethorne, the way leading to the 
mill of Lea and the way called ' la Loweweye ' ; also another grant of land 
extending from their land next the mill of Lea towards ' la Leethorne ' 
lying between the road leading to Warcwyk next ' la Lee Grene ' and the land 
of Thomas de Lea. "Witnesses : William de Naford, Thomas de Lea, 
Philip le Noriscun, John de la Nordgate, and Henry Scarleyt. Seal. 

[Surrey.] B. 1915. Grant by John de Aperderlle of the parish of Ledderede, to 
his son Henry, of lands called ' Pinchouesfeld ' in the parish of Ledderede 
(Leatherhead) and a grove at Pinchones with other land called 'Grene' 
there. Friday after the morrow of St. Agatha, 27 Edward [I.J. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Surrey.] B. 1916. Grant by John Payn of Ledrede, to Richard ate Legh of 
Hedlegli ami Beatrice his daughter, of land in the parish of Ledrede in 
a field called ' Ponshurstesf'eld' and abutting on lands called ' Schephale ' 
and 'Pinchonesfeld.' Friday the morrow of All Saints, 4 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1917. Release by Richard de la Lee, son of Henry de la Lee, to 
the monks of Bordesley, to hold in frank almoin,of 2s. yearly rent payable to 
him by them for lands in ' La Lee ' lying near ' la Le Thome ' and abutting 
upon the road leading to the mill of ' La Lee ' and the way called ' la 
Loweweye ' ; and extending from the said mill to ' la Le Thome,' and lying 
between the road leading to Warwyk next ' la Le Grove ' and the land of 
Thomas de la Lee ; and of Grf. yearly rent due from the .land which 
they held of the grant of his said father. Witnesses: Nicholas de Ware- 
wyk, John, lord of Bereford, Hudo de Bereford, Thomas Pain of Warewyk, 
and Reginald Basset of the same place. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1918. Grant by Henry son of Geoffrey de Haulose, to the abbey and 
monks of Stanley, for 20 marks, of a rent in ' la Le ' next Warev.-yk, which 
Peter son of Nicholas de la Le had been accustomed to pay for his land in ' La 
Le.' Witnesses : Richard son of Pavia de Warewyk, Robert Godwyn, Alan 
de Morcot, John de Stanleia, Gilbert his KU, Thomas Raven of Thachebroc, 
William Piper, Philip Tysun of Essesh', Henry de la Grene, and others. 
Endorsed : Henry de Hawelose. Seal, broken. 

[Hants.] B, 1919. Grant by Ralph Page and Juliana his wife, to Richard le 

Degher of Caresbrok, and Robert Twyiuham of Christchurch, of their land 
and building thereon in New Lemyngton. The feast of SS. Simon and 
Jude. 34 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Warw.] B. 1920. Grant in frank almoin by Henry de Hauwelose, sou of 

Geoffrey de llauwelose, to the abbey and monks of Stanley, of a rent 
of 20s. issuing out of 'La Lee' next Warewyk. Witnesses: Henry de 
Nafford, Thomas Raven, William le Piper of Tachelesbroke, Richard son 
of Pavey, Philip Tysun, and others. 
Endorsed: Henry de Hawelose. 

[Warw.] B. 1921. Grant by John, abbot of Bordesley, to William Burdyngbury, 

of a reduction from the rent of 24s., payable for lands and tenements in 
' La Lee ' next Warwyk, which had descended to him upon the death of his 
father John dc Burdyngbury. Monday before Michaelmas, 1363; and 
37 Edward III. Copy on paper. 

[Berks.] B. 1922. Release by William le Brim, knight, to William Asselin of Lede- 

cumbe, for 5 marks, of his right to land in 'le Ledecumbe Basset' (Letcomb 
Basset), which the said William held of his grant. Witnesses: Henry 



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Ouuayn, William le Spicer and John Culver, burgesses of Oxford. Kobert 
Legal of Hsibindon, Tliomtis Hereward of Ledecombe, and others. Thurs- 
day after >St. Frozeswyze the virgin, 31 Henry III. Fragment of seal. 

[Wore.] B. 1923. Sale by Roger de Lenchwike, son of David deLenchwike, to 

Roger de Persore, for 20 marks, of the mills of Lenchwike and of lands 
belonging to them, lying in Werfurlong, Mulfurlong abutting on 'le 
Muleweye", opposite the mill and in Collesdene, rendering yearly to the 
cook of Evesham 25s. and forty sticks (sticas) of eel?, or if so many were 
not taken, l|rf. for each stick. Witnesses : William steward of Evesliain, 
Adiiin called ' Kishop,' William de Tywe, Richard Ermefred, Adam 
Dispensator, Hugh Albus, Walter Wither, John the porter (portariitx), 
Walter son of Goscelin and John Gutmund. [Henry III.] 

[Heref.] B. 1924. Demise by Sir John Daunce, knight, one of the King's 

Council, John Hales a baron of the Exchequer, and Richard Pollard, 
surveyor general of the King's hinds, to Roger Longford of Earl's Lenthall, 
of all the demesne lands of Earls Lenthall with two closes called 
' Churchyerd ' and 'Abbottes Yerd.' 5 February, 29 Henry VIII. 
Fragments of two seals. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1925. Release by Stephen son of Simon le Frernan of Lichebaruwe, 
to the canons of Esseby, of his tenement in Liehcbaruwe (Lytchborrow) 
and of his right to the land given to his mother Matilda by his grand- 
father Roger le Freman. Witnesses : Thomas do Lichebaruwe, Richard 
de Morton, John le Poer and Robert the smith. Seal. 

[W~arw.] B. 1926. Release by Stephen lord of Levenhul, to Philip le ttorisoun 

of Warewyk, of 2s. yearly rent for Levenhul. Witnesses : Richard de 
Warewyk, William de Teuwe in Warewyk, Thomas Pavey of Warewyk, 
John le Norisoun and others. 

[Leic.] B. 1927. Settlement made between Sir John de Saxeby, rector of the 

church of Picwelle in the diocese of Lincoln of the one part, and Sir John, 
the warden (custos) of the chapel of St. Peter, Kyrkeby on Wrethek, and 
the chaplains of that place holding the church of Stapelford to their own 
use of the other part, relative to the tithes of land called ' Erlesdole ' in 
Levisthorpe, viz. that the said Sir John rector of Picwelle, for the time 
he should hold the said church, should receive the tithes of the said land, 
and should pay to the warden of the chapel of Kyrkeby, to whom the 
church of Stapelford had been appropriated, at the feast of St. Laureuce 
following the composition so made 8*., and in future 4*. each year at the 
same term. Sunday after St. Laurence, 1334. 
Endorsed: Prima. 

Hunt. B. 1928. Grant in frank almoin by William de Anemer, parson of 

the church of Dadynton, to Sir William, the prior, and the canons of Stonle, 
of his lands and tenements of Lytlehey in Stonle lying between the park 
of Brythomwyk, the demesne of Margaret de Bohoun, countess of 
Hereford, and the wood and lands of Lymyng belonging to Laureuce de 
Hastyng', earl of Penebroke. 12 March, 20 Edward III. Fragment of 
seal. 

Hunt. B. 1929. Release by Richard son of Thomas Marchal of Stonle, to Sir 

William de Anemer, rector of the church of Blatherwyk, of his right to lands 
and tenements called ' Litlehey.' Tuesday after St. Mark the Evangelist. 
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[N'bamp.] f}. 1930. Release by Ralph le Freman of Lychebarewe, to the canons 
of Esseby, of lands and a tenement in Litchebarewe (Lytchborrow). 
Witnesses : Thomas de Lycchebarewe, Richard de Morton, John le Poer 
and others. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] JJ. 1931. Grant by Thomas de Waleford and Joan his wife, to 
Robert de Conesgrave, of rents in Lichesbarewe. Witnesses : Sir Hugh 
de Tywe, William Golafre, Hugh Lunel, Richard de Grimescote and others. 
Seal. 

[N'hamp.] JJ. 1932. Surrender by Robert le Powar of Lichebarwe (Lytchborrow), 
to the prior of Assheby Canons, of land in Lichebarwe upon Hainptonesknol. 
Friday after Ascension-day, J5 Edward III. Seal, broken. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1933. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas le Poer, to the canons of 
Chaucumbe, of a yearly rent of 20s. 2d. out of land in Lichebarwe, with 
release of all his right in the said land. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de 
Wandevile, Richard Spigurnel, Hugh de Capes, Richard de Boys, Richard 
Gulafre, Simon le Freman of Lichebarwe, Adam le Ritter and Alfred le 
Frankelain. Seal. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1934. Exchange between the prior and canons of Esseby, and 
Adam son of Walter, the smith, of Lichebarwe, of a house, messuage 
and curtilages in Lichebarwe. Witnesses : Thomas de Lichebarwe, 
William Malure, Richard de Morton, John le Poer and Robert the 
carpenter, all of the same place. The feast of the Invention of the Holy 
Cross, 8 Edward [I.]. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1935. Grant by Roger de Dreycote, to Yseuda daughter of Sampson 
Wore. de Lichesbarewe, of land in Lichesbarewe with the tenants thereof, named, 
and their followings, she rendering yearly for the same two pence, or one pair 
of spurs of that value ; in return for which grant the said Yseuda grants to 
the said Roger land in Aston co. Worcester. Witnesses : Richard de 
Grimescote, Geoffrey de Wandevile, Robert de Plumpton, John de Foxle, 
and others. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1936. Grant by John le Poer of Lichesbarue, to Robert de Cones- 
grave, of land in Lichesbarue upon Hamthonescnol, abutting on the road to 
Northampton, for the site of a windmill and for a small house, at the 
yearly rent of a gilly-flower. Witnesses : Hugh Lunel, Thomas de 
Lichesbarue, Richard de Morthon, Robert the smith and Ralph le Fremau. 

[N'hamp.] JJ. 1937. Demise by Walter the prior of Canons Assheby, to Peter 
Mallore, knight, lord of Lichebarwe, of land called ' Hamtonknol ' in 
Lichebarwe. Wednesday after St. Augustine [the Apostle] of the English, 
15 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

Endorsed: Indenture of Lychebarow of lands in the fields there called 
Hamptonknol. 

[Oxford.] B. 1938. Grant, in frank almoin, by John de Gardino, to the monks 
of Boruerne, of land near the bridge of Linham opposite the ford called 
' Poeresham.' Witnesses : Bardolph de Cestertona, Nicholas de Noers, 
Thomas de Fiffhida, Randolph clerk of Siptona, William le Rasur and Robert 
Toki. 

[N'hamp.] B. 1939. Covenant between John Swette, brother and heir of Robert 
Swette of Norhamton, and the prior and canons of Esseby, relative to the 
lands formerly held by Ralph le Freman in Lichebarwe, the said parties 
mutually releasing to each other certain of the said lands. Witnesses : 
Thomas de Capis, William Malure, Thomas de Lichebarwe, Hugh le 
Botiler of Snokiscumbe and Richard de Morton in Lichebarwe. Tuesday 
after St. Hilary, 8 Edward [I.]. 



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Line. B. 1940. Demise by Agnes Leek, prioress of St. Michael's next 

Stawm forth, to William Haltham of Lincoln, of a messuage in St. Paul's 
parish, Lincoln, for sixty years. Michaelmas Day, 5 Henry VI. 

Line. B. 1941. Grant by William Percy, to his brother Henry, earl of 

Northumberland, of the office of steward over those lands, &c., in the 
county of Lincoln, which the said earl had granted to him for life. 
13 February, 16 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1942. Release by Agnes Palmer of Coventry, widow, daughter 
and heiress of Henry Gyllyn, late of Kyngesnorton, to Thomas Fytter of 
that place, of her right to land called ' Intreslond ' abutting upon Hon- 
desfeldgrene, and the land of the abbot of Bordesley towards Maxstoke 
Leyghton. 28 May, 9 Edward IV. 

[Chesh.] B. 1943. Release by Robert son of William de Molendino, with the 

assent of his wife Emma, daughter of Richard de Merlichewelle, to Master 
Adam de Stamfordia, archdeacon of Chester, and his successors, of half a 
burgage in Lich' next Merlichewelle, which Peter, son of Siward and 
Basilia de Lich', the uncle of the said Emma, had, upon the marriage of his 
S'ster Biblia with the said Richard, given to him, to hold to the said Adam 
and his successors, being archdeacons of Chester. Witnesses: Richard 
lord of Pipa, Robert his son, Henry de Bradeford, Richard Welhiccnild, 
Richard son of Thomas Marescallus, Reginald the wheelwright (rotario], 
John Bungy, John de Essemerebroc and Richard de Ramptona. [A.D. 
1271-1279.] 

Essex. B. 1944. Demise by Richard, the prior of the Charter House, to 

John Van the elder, of Ley ton, for ten years, of land in Ley ton Medow 
abutting on a meadow called " Newlond." 30 November, 1489 ; and 
5 Henry VI. 

Leic. B. 1945. Grant by Ralph de Rakedale of Leycester, tailor, and 

Alice his wife, to Alice late the wife of William Gamil of Thorp, of a 
messuage in the high street of Leicester. Sunday after the Assumption, 
31 Edward [III.]. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] Jj_ 1946. Grant in frank almoin by Henry de la Le, son of Geoffrey 

de la Le, to the monks of Bordesley, of land near the mill of ' La Le.' 
Witnesses : Henry de Bereford, knight, William de Waleford, Philip 
Balaunce, Thomas Raven of Thechesbroke, and others. Fragment of 
seal. 

[Berks.] B. 1947. Grant by William Alwyne of Eysteneburne, to Robert Beleit, 
son of Robert Beleit, of land in ' La Leyefurlang ' abutting on the land of 
the rector of the church of Eneburne. Witnesses : Sir Alan de Cranle, 
knight, James his son, Nigel de Saundvile, Walter Pijon, and others. 
[Edward I.] Seal, broken. 

[Camb.] B. 1948. Agreement between Sir Walter de Lectone and Gunnora his 

wife of the one part, and the prior and convent of Angleseye (co. Camb.), 
by which the said Sir Walter and Gunnora release the said prior and convent 
from all actions for the farm of the land and tenement of Hamo de Valoyns 
in Litlingtone and the said prior and convent grant them a similar 
release. Witnesses : John de Exonia, Ralph de Litliugtone then steward 
of the said Sir Walter, Henry Ace, William de Swafham and others. 
The feast of the Holy Trinity, 54 Henry III. 

Ltic. B. 1949. Release by Robert de Wyluby, son of Nicholas de Wyluby 

of Leicester, to Robert de Daunby of the same place, of his right in a 
messuage in the street called ' Belegravegate ' in Leicester, and extending 
to the lane which leads to Barkeby, and in half a toft in Longcroft. 



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Witnesses: Adam <le Mcrlawe, mayor of Leicester, William le Engleys 
and William Baudewyn, the bailiffs, and others. Saturday after St. Mark, 
1 287. Fragment of seal. 

[Carmar.] B. 1950. Release by Geoffrey de Canvilla, to William le Fort, of all 
the services due for a burgage and lands lying between Landestephan 
and Roloseslake. Witnesses : Geoffrey Was, maer (///)'), William the 
white (a/bo), Richard Ademote, and others. 

Endorsed: Llanstaphan. 

[Warw.] B. 1951. Grant in frank almoin by Hugh de Mutona, son of Hugh, 

to the monks of Stanley, of land, &c., in Lockesley. Witnesses:- Walter 
Dayville, John Hersy, Thomas de Cherlecof, Henry de Hasele, William de 
Essesho, William de Paoci 5 William de Wynderton, and others. [Edward I.] 

[Glouc.] B. 1952. Defeasance of a bond for the repayment of 401. by Richard 

Bassett of Tetbnry to Walter Herne, for security of which the said 
Richard has mortgaged to the said Walter Herne and to William Herne 
a toft and two yards of arable land in Lodesmore. 4 February, 5 Edward IV. 
English. Seal. 

[Monm.] B. 1953. Grant in frank almoin by Philip son of William Laudun, to 

the monks of Dore, of land in Landewy Skyreth abutting upon the road 
between Bergcven' and White Castle (album centrum) and upon 
the rivulet called ' Morleis,' with common of pasture through all the 
grantor's land. Witnesses: John then dean of Bergeveri', Roger de 
Withen the constable, Adam the prior, and David the cellarer, of the 
monks of Dore, and others. 

Endorsed: Philip de Landcwiskyret. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1954. Release by Richard the abbot of Stanley, to Peter son of 
Nicholas de la Lee, of his homage and service, the said Peter to pay to 
the abbot of Bordesley a yearly rent of two marks for his lands which he 
holds of the said Richard in ' la Lee.' Witnesses : Robert le Hore, 
Thomas Pavy, Philip le Norischun, Robert de Wellesburne, and Robert 
Amfrey. [Henry III.] 

Hunt. B. 1955. Release by William de Anemer', parson of the church of 

Dadynton, to Sir William the prior of Stonle, of his right to the lands and 
tenements in Lythlehay, which he had of the grant of John .... hurst, 
lying between the Park called Brythamwyk, the demesne of the Countess 
of Hereford, and the wood called Lyminge. Wednesday the feast of 
the Invention of the Holy Cross, 20 Edward III. Injured. 

[York.] B. 1956. Conveyance by William Calthorne, John Burton of 

Stanefery and John Elwyne, to Thomas Funtans, of a messuage in Lelle 
and of lands at Thornedyke, at the end of a garden called ' Pypargarth ' 
and at Skard, and common of pasture in Lelle and Dyke, formerly belong- 
ing to Henry de Bayleton of Lelle and Joan his wife. 10 August, 
13 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 1957. Grant in frank almoin by Nicholas de la Le, to the monks of 
Bordesley, of land near the mill of ' La Le.' Witnesses : Henry de Bere- 
ford, knight, William de Waleford, Ph. Balaunce, Thomas Raven of 
Theckesbroke, Robert de Welesburne and others. [Edward I.] Seal. 

[ ] B. 1958. Covenant between Richard de Hopton, son of Eustace de 

Hopton, and Richard son of William de Hopton, relative to the exchange of 
lands in Courtstokyngg, Denestokyngg, Pynnesfeld, Wynyzard and ' le 
Homme ' in Legh. Sunday after Midsummer, 12 Edward III. 



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Leic. B. 1959. Release by William son of Robert Cosh of Leicester, to the 

abbey and monks of Gerondon, of his right to the homages and services of 
the heirs of Robert de Carleolo, viz. one capon a year with all arrears, &c. 
Witnesses: Simon Curlevache, John de Stokton, Hugh Tnske, provost of 
Leicester, Nicholas Bum, and others. 

Endorsed : Robert Cosh. The homage of the heirs of R. de Carleblo in 
Leicester. [Edward I.] Fragment of seal. 

Leic. B. 1960. Demise by Margaret Sellers, prioress of Langley, to John 

Drete and Agnes his wife, of a tenement and garden in ' Le Dedlane ' in the 
parish of St. Peter, Leicester, for sixty years. Witnesses : Richard Yates, 
mayor of Leicester, and others. Michaelmas-day, 8 Edward IV. Fragment* 
of two seals. 

Middx. B. 1961. Grant by Richard Odyham and John Dane of London, 

executors of William Causton, to John Hadle, of a tenement in Bredstrete 
in the parish of Allhallows. Witnesses : John Pache, mayor of London, 
and others. 36 Edward III. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 1962. Demise by John Luscote, prior of the Charter House, 

London, to Walter Welyngton of London, of tenements in Watlyngstrete 
in tiie parish of Allhallows, Bredstret, for twelve years. 5 December, 
21 Richard II. Seal. 

Midilx. B. 1963. Grant by John Hndle of London, to John Sergeont of the 

same, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete. Witnesses: 
Richard Merlow, mayor of London, and others. 12 Henry IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1964. Duplicate of B. 1963. 

Middx. B. 1965. Grant by John Doland of London, to John Galle, chaplain, 

William Blyton, William Scarburgh of London and John Lysors, of 
a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete, which he had 
of the grant of John Sergeont. Witnesses : John Brokle, mayor, 
Thomas Chalton and John Lynge, sheriffs, of the city of London, and 
Thomas Knolles the elder, alderman of that ward. 8 May, 12 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 1966. Grant by John Sergeont of London to John Doland of the 

same, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete, which he 
had of the grant of John Hadle. Witnesses: John Brokle, mayor, 
Thomas Chalton and John Lynge, sheriffs, of London, Thomas Knolles 
the elder, alderman of that ward, and others. 19 December, 12 Henry VI. 
Seal, broken. 

Middx. B. 1967. Demise by John Galle, chaplain, William Blyton and John 

Lysors, to Henry Newerk John Rypley, esquire, John Kyng, William 
Ederyche and Robert Cheseman, of that tenement in the parish of Allhallows, 
Bredestrete, of which the said grantors were enfeoffed by John Doland. 
Witnesses : John Paddesle, mayor, William Wetenhale and John Sutton, 
sheriffs, of London, William Gregory, alderman of the ward, and others. 
7 November, 19 Henry VI. Three seals. 

Middx. B. 1968. Grant by Henry Newerk, to Thomas Fetherston, Andrew 

Body and Richard Nedeham, citizens of London, and others, of a tenement 
in the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete, which he, together with John 
Rypley, esquire, John Kyng, William Ederyche and Robert Cheseman, 
deceased, had of the feoffment of John Galle, chaplain, William Blyton 
and John Lysors. 8 June, 34 Henry VI. Seal. 



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Middx. B. 1969. Release by Thomas Fetherston and Andrew Body, citizens 

of London, to Richard Nedeharn and John .Jeny of London, of their right to 
a tenement in the parish of Allhullows, Brcdestrete, of which they, with the 
said Richard Nedeham and John Jeny, Thomas Hethe, Robert Waryn 
and Roger Cok the younger, had been enfeoffed by Henry Newerk. 
24 October, 6 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1970. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, to James Fitte 

of London, of a tenement, &c., in Watlyngstrete in the parish of Allhallows, 
Bredestrete, for thirteen years. 12 November, 1480. 20 Edward IV. 
Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 1971. Demise by Joan daughter of John Trentemars of London, 

to Robert de Keleshale of London, of land and houses in the parish of 
Allhallows, Bredestrete, in the street leading from Cordewanere-strete to 
Bredstrete. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyz, warden, Walter le 
Blund and John Wade, sheriffs, of London, Henry le Waleys, alderman 
of that ward, and others. [14 Henry III.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 1972. Grant by Joan daughter of John Trentemars of London, 

to Robert de Keleshale of the same, of land and houses in the parish of 
Allhallows, Bredestrete. Witnesses : Sir Ralph do Sandwyco, warden of 
London, Walter le Blund and John Wade, bailiffs, Henry le Waleys, 
alderman, and Alan le Chaundeler, serjeant, of that ward, and others. 
[14 Henry III.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 1973. Grant by Adam de Depedene, to John de Hinetone, both 

of London, of a tenement in ;the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete. 
Witnesses : Hamo de Chiggewell, mayor, John de Grantham and 
Roger de Ely, sheriffs, of London, John de Caustone, alderman of that 
ward, and others. Thursday the feast of St. Matthew, 16 Edward II. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 1974. Release by Margaret, late the wife of Adam Diepedene 

of London, to John de Hinetone of that city, of her right to a tenement in 
the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete. Witnesses : Hamo de Chiggewelle, 
mayor, John de Oxonia and Adam de Sar', sheriffs, of London, John de 
Causton, alderman of that ward, and others. Monday before Midsummer- 
day, 17 Edward II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1975. Grant by John de Hynetone of London, to John de Hicthen, 

rector of the church of St. Anthony, London, of a tenement in the parish 
of Ailhallows, Bredestrate. Witnesses : John de Pulteneie, mayor, 
William Haunsard and John Hamund, sheriffs, of London, John de 
Grantham, alderman of that ward, and others. 17 April, 8 Edward III. 
Seal. 



Middx. B. 1976. Release by John de Ichynton of the county of Warwick, 

and Alice his wife, daughter of Henry de Coteford of Leuesham, smith, 
to Andrew Aubrey of London, of their right to tenements in the parish of 
Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : John de Oxonia, mayor, John de la 
Rokele and Richard de Berkyngg, sheriffs, of London, John de Grantham, 
alderman of that ward, and others. Friday the feast of St. Thomas, 
15 Edward III. Tu-o seals. 

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B. 1977. Grant by John de Ichynton of the county cif Warwick and 
Alice his wife, daughter of Henry de Coteford of Leuesham, to Andrew 
Aubrey of London, of her reversion of a shop, &c., in the parish of All- 
hallowK, Bredestrete. Witnesses : John de Oxonia, mayor, John de la 
Rokele and Richard de Berkyngg, sheriffs, of London, John de Grantham, 
alderman of the ward of Cordewanerstret, Richard Chaucer and others! 
Thursday the vigil of St. Thomas, 15 Edward III. Two seals. 

B. 1978. Grant by John, son of Hugh de Pastone and Joan his 
wife, daughter of John de Hyntone of London, to Andrew Aubrey of that 
city, of tenements in the parish of Allhallows, Bredestrete, formerly the 
property of John de Kent, called ' Sackere ' the former husband of the said 
Joan. Witnesses as in B. 1977. Wednesday after St. Lucy the Virgin, 
15 Edward III. Two seals. 

B. 1979. Conveyance by Roger de Spersholte, executor of the will of 
John de Hyneton of London, John son of John de Walpol, goldsmith, 
Matthew le Barber, '.Py baker,' John Sprot, 'Ropere,' and Walter de Tiffeld, 
apothecary, in fulfilment of the said will, to Walter Bachelor of that city 
of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstret. Witnesses : John 
Louekin, mayor, Simon Dolshull and Henry Pykard, sheriffs, of London, 
Andrew Aubrey, alderman of that ward, and others. Thursday the vigil of 
SS. Philip and James, 23 Edward III. Five seals. 

B. 1980. Release by Gilbert de Leesnes of London, to William de 
Caustone of that city, of his right to a yearly quit rent issuing out of a 
tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. 15 March, 9 Edward II. 
Seal. 

B. 1981. Release by John Trentemars of London, to William de 
Caustone of that city, of his right to a yearly quit rent issuing out of a 
tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. 15 March, 9 Edward II. 
Seal. 

B. 1982. Grant by John Heroun of London, to Adam de Depedene 
of that city, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. 
Witnesses : John de Wenegrave, mayor, William de Caustone and Ralph 
de Balauncer, sheriffs, of London, Simon Corp, alderman of that ward, 
and others. Monday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 1 1 Edward II. 
Seal. 

B. 1983. Grant by Alice Trentemars relict of William de Salesburi 
of London, to John de Hymyntone of that city and Margaret his wife, 
of a yearly quit rent from a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, 
Bredstrete. Witnesses : John de Gizorcio, mayor, John Lambyn and 
Adum Loudekyn, sheriff's, of London, and others. Sunday before 
St. Laurence, 7 Edward II. Seal. 

B. 1984. Grant by John, son of John Trentemars of London, to 
John Heiroun of that city, of a yearly quit rent from a tenement in the 
parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : Nicholas de Farndon, 
mayor, Robert Burdeyn and Hugh de Garton, sheriffs, of London, Simon 
Corp, alderman of that ward, and others. Wednesday after St. Matthew, 
8 Edward II. Seal. 

B. 1985. Grant by Alice Trentemars, relict of William de Salesburi 
of London, widow, to John de Hynyntone of that city and Margaret his 
wife, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : 
John de Gizorcio, mayor, John Lambyn and Adam Leudekyn, sheriffs, of 
London and others. Monday in Easter week, 6 Edward II. Seal. 



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Middx. B. 1986. Grant by Alice Trentemars, relict of William de Salisburi 

of London, widow, to John do Hymyntone of that city and Margaret his 
wife, of a yearly rent from a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bred- 
strete. Witnesses : John do Gizorcio, mayor, John Lambyn and Adam 
Loudekyn, sheriff's, of London and others. Sunday, Midsummer-day, 
6 Edward II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1987. Grant by John de Colewelle son of Stephen de Coleweile, 

deceased, to William de Caustone of London, of a tenement and yearly rent 
purchased from the executors of Ralph de Keleshale, the tenement being in 
the parish of Allhallows. Brodstrutc, and the rent issuing out of a tenement 
in the parish of St. Giles without Cripplegate. Witnesses : John de 
Gysorcio, mayor, Richard de Weleford and Simon de Mereworthe, sheriffs, 
of London, Thomas Rouiayn and John de Wyndesore, aldermen of those 
wards, and others. Sunday before St. Valentine the Martyr, 5 Edward II. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 1988. Grant by Alice Trentemars, relict of William de Salesbury 

of London, widow, to John de Hynetone of that city and Margaret his 
wife, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : 
John de Gisors, mayor, John Lambiu and Adam Ludekyn, sheriffs, of 
London, and others. Monday in Easter week, 6 Edward II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1989. Grant by Roysa Trentemars, relict of John Trentemars of 

London, widow, to her daughter Alice, of a soler in the parish of Allhallows, 
Bredstrete, rendering yearly for the same a gilly-flower. Witnesses: 
Sir Henry le Waleys, mayor of London and alderman of that ward, Jurdan 
Godchep and Martin Bcxe, sheriffs of London and others. 

Endorsed: Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday before St. 
Edward the King, 12 Edward I. Seal, broken. 

Middx. B. 1990. Grant by Roysa, relict of John Trentemars of London, to 

her daughter Alice, of a house in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete, 
rendering yearly for the same a gilly flower. Witnesses as in B. 1989. 

Endorsed : Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday before St. Edward, 
12 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 1991. Grant by Roysa, late the wife of John Trentemars of 

London, widow, to their son John, of a tenement, Ac., in the parish of 
Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, mayor, 
Stephen de Cornhulla and Robert de Rokesle, sheriffs, of London, Henry le 
Galays, alderman of that ward, and others. [18 Edward I.] 

Middx. B. 1992. Release by Margery Crofton, relict and executrix of 

William Crofton, gentleman, and by Thomas Mawdisla, professor of 
theology, to John Porter of London of their right to a yearly rent of 30*. 
from messuages, &c. in Wodestrete in the parish of St. Alban, which 
they had of the grant of Guy Fairfax, knight, a Justice of the King's 
Bench, and Martin Bere. 28 August, 7 Henry VII. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 1993. Grant by John Trentemars of London, to John Heroun of the 

same, of a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, Bredstrete. Witnesses : 
John de, Gesors, mayor, Stephen de Abindon, and Hamo de Chigewelle, 
sheriffs, of London, Simon Corp, alderman of that ward, and others. 
Monday before St. Botolph the abbot, 8 Edward II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1994. Release by John Trentemars of London, to Gilbert de 

Leesnes. of his right to a rent from a tenement in the parish of Allhallows, 
Bredstrete. 4 March, 9 Edward II. Heal. 



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Middx. B. 1995. Grant by James lo Gurnay called ' Shereman ' of London, 

and Joan his wife, to Cambinus Full>erti of Florence, a citizen of London, 
of land in the parish of Allhallows, Grascherch. Witnesses : Simon dc 
Svvanloud, mayor, Henry de Gisorcio and Richard le Lacer, sheriffs, of 
London, John Poyntel, alderman of that ward, and others. Monday after 
the Epiphany, 3 Edward III. Two seals, broken. 

Middx. B. 1996. Release by William Combe and John Combe, citizens of 

London, to Robert Shilley, esquire, and Philippa his wife, of their right 
to the reversion of a rent issuing out of lands and tenements which were 
Cambinus Fulbert's in the parish of Allhallow?, Graschirche, which rent was 
formerly granted by Thomas Preston, son and heir of Alice the daughter 
and heiress of Peter Blythe, to William Sevesterre and John Stanle, of 
which lands the said Robert Shilley and Philippa his wife are seised. 
Witnesses: William Crowmere, mayor, Nicholas James and Thomas 
Wandesford, sheriffs, of London. 20 March, 2 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B . 1997. Grant by John Pycard, esquire, and Philippa his wife, to 

Robert Shilley, esquire, and Philippa his wife, the grantors' daughter, of 
lands and tenements with houses, shops, &c., in London in the parishes 
of Allhallows Graschirche, St. Leonard Estchepe, St. Margaret Patyns, 
St. Dunstan by the Tower of Londun, and St. Olave by the Tower 
aforesaid, a tenement and garden in Mynehonlane excepted, paying 
40 marks yearly, &c. Witnesses : William Crowmere, mayor, Nicholas 
James and Thomas Wandesford, sheriffs, of London, William Sevenoke 
alderman of the Tower ward, William Cauntbrigge alderman of Billyuges- 
gate ward, Simon Seman, alderman of Bisshopesgate ward, John Michel, 
alderman of the Bridge ward, and others. 8 February, 2 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1998. Giant by Thomas Preston, son and heir of Alice daughter 

and heiress of Peter de Blythe of London , to William Combe and J ohn Combe, 
of the reversion of a rent held by William Sevesterre and John Stanley 
issuing out of lands arid tenements in the parish of Allhallows, Graschirche, 
which were Cambinus Fulbert's. Witnesses : William Crowmere, mayor, 
Nicholas James and Thomas Wandesford, sheriffs, of London. 12 March, 
2 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 1999. Release by John Pycard son of Henry Pycard, to Nicholas 

Carew, esquire, of his right to a tenement called ' Le George on the Hop ' 
in Graschirchestrete in the parish of Allhallows, Graschirche. 17 October, 
8 Henry IV. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2000. Release by William Picard, kinsman and heir of Henry 

Pieard of London, to John Picard, son of Henry Picard, of lauds, rents, 
and tenements in the parish of Allhallows, Grascherche, which John 
Pecche and Robert Viilers, chaplain, granted to Margaret the wile of 
Henry Picard for her life, the remainder of which went to the said 
Henry Pecche and John Villers together with Hugh Martyn, chaplain, and 
John Humbleton, after the decease of Christina late the wife of Cambinus 
Fulberti of Florence, a citizen of London, and after Margaret's decease to 
John Picard, bastard son of the said Henry, with remainders over. 
Witnesses: William Wulvvorthe, mayor, Walter Doget and William 
Kuyghtcote, sheriffs, of Loudon, and others. 14 May, 4 Richard II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2001. Grant by John Pecche and Robert Vilers, chaplain, to 

Margaret, late the wife of Henry Pycard of London, of lauds, &c. in the 
parish of Allhallows, Grascherche, which after the death of Christina, 
formerly the wife of Cambinus Fulberti of Florence, reverted to them 
and to Sir Hugh Martyn, chaplain, und John de Homclton ; also grant 
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heirs of the said Henry Pycard. Witnesses : The said John Pecche, 
mayor, William de Holbech and James de Thame, sheriffs, of London, 
Thomas de Pykenham, alderman of that ward, and others. 3 April, 
36 Edward III. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2002. Duplicate of B. 2001. Fragments of two seals, broken. 

Middx. B. 2003. Grant by Robert Vilers, clerk, to Margaret late the wife 

of Henry Pycard of London, of the tenement with shops, &c., which he 
and Hugh Martyn, clerk, had of the feoffment of John de Brikelesworth, 
in the parish of Allhallows, Grascherche, and ward of Bisshopesgate ; with 
remainder to John Pycard and his heirs, &c. Witnesses : John Pecche, 
mayor, William de Holbeche and James de Thame, sheriffs, of London, 
Thomas de Pykenham, alderman of that ward, and others. 3 April, 
36 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2004. Grant by John de Astone, rector of the church of All- 

hallows, Grascherche, and John de Hathfeld of London, to Christina, 
late the wife of Cambinus Fulberti of Florence, of lands, tenements, and 
rents in the parish of Allhallows, Grascherche, for her life, with remainder 
to Sirs Hugh Martyn aud Robert Vylers, chaplain, John Pecche and John 
de Hornelton. Witnesses : Thomas Leggi, mayor, William de Tudenham 
and Richard Smelt, sheriffs, of London, Henry Picard, alderman of 
that ward, and others. Wednesday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 
29 Edward III. Fragments of two seals. 

Middx. B. 2005. Grant by Puchius de Portinariis, of London, to Cambinus 

Fulberti, of that city, and Christina his wife, of a tenement and forge in 
the parish of Allhallows, Grascherche. Witnesses : John de Pulteney, 
mayor, Robert Dely and Thomas Harewold, sheriffs, of London, Richard 
de la Pole, alderman of that ward and others. Sunday after the 
Purification, 5 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2006. Grant by John de Bristollia and Cambinus Fulberti' 

citizens of London, executors of the will of John Wylemyn, to Puchius de 
Portinariis of London, of a tenement and forge in the parish of Allhallows, 
Grascherch. Witnesses as in B. 2005. 30 November, 4 Edward III. 
Seal and fragment. 

Middx. B. 2007. Demise by William, abbot of St. Mary Graces, by the Tower 

of London, to Walter Hopere of London, for sixty years, of tenements, rents, 
houses, &c., in the parish of St. Agnes within Aldrichesgate, formerly 
the property of Alice Juvenal, paying yearly ten marks. 1 March, 
6 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2008. Gran t by Walter de .... and Matilda his wife, the 

daughter and one of the heirs of Robert de Balsham of London, to Thomas 
Jovenel of London and Alice his wife, of lands and tenements in the 
parish of St. Agnes within Aldresgate, and also of rents issuing out of 
tenements in the said parish. Witnesses : Sir John le Bretoun, knight, 
warden, John de Storteford and William de Storteford, sheriffs, of 
London, William le Mazeliner, alderman of that ward, and others. 

Endorsed : Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday after St. Gregory 
the Pope, 26 Edward [I.]. 

Middx. B. 2009. Surrender by Robert Passemer, the King's serjeant at 

arms, to the abbess of Syon, of the tenement with shops, &c., situate 
in the parish of St. Benet's at Pouleswharf next Baynardescastell, 
which he held of the grant of John Cornewaill, knight, and Elizabeth 
Lancastre, countess of Huntingdon, his late wife, for the term of their 
lives, with reversion after the death of the survivor of them to the said 
abbess. 26 August, 13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 



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Middx. B. 2010. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, London, to 
William Clerk, of that city, at the yearly rent of five marks, of a tenement 
called ' Le Pye ' in the parish of St. Benet, Gressechirchstrete, for twenty 
years. 7 September, A.D. 1477, and 17 Edward IV. Fragment of 
seal. 

Middx. B. 2011. Grant by Andrew de Cruce Lapidea and Alice his wife, 

daughter and one of the co-heiresses of Robert de Balsham, to Thomas 
Jovenel of London and Alice his wife, of lands and rents, &e., in Ihe 
parish of St. Agnes within Aldresgate. Witnesses : Sir . . . . , 
warden, John de Storteford and William de Storteford, sheriffs, of London, 
William le Mazeliuer, alderman of that [ward], and others. 

Endorsed : Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday after SS. Philip 
and James, 26 Edward [I.]. Injured. 

Middx. B. 2012. Grant by Walter le Ku, son and heir of Richard le Ku of 

London, to William le Palmere of that city, of two tenements in the parish 
of Allhallows, Stanyngecherch. Witnesses: Eeginald de Conductu, 
mayor, John de Hingstone and Walter Turk, sheriffs, of London, Benedict 
de Fulshatn, alderman of that ward and others. Monday after the 
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 9 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2013. Demise by William Baron, esquire, and Joan his wife, to 

William Drayton of London, of a tenement, &c., in Graschirchestrete 
in the parish of Allhallows, Graschirche, for twelve years. 18 November, 
6 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2014. Demise by Thomas Drewe esquire, Robert Mildenale, John 

Lorchon, and William Brampton, to William Baron, esquire, of the county 
of Berks and Joan his wife, relict of Robert Shilley esquire, of lands, tene- 
ments, &c., in the parishes of Allhallows Graschirch, St. Leonard 
Estchepe, St. Margaret Patyns, St. Dunstan by the Tower, and St. Olave 
by the Tower in London, with contingent remainder to Thomas Knolles. 
Witnesses : Henry Frowyk, mayor, Stephen Forster and Hugh Wyche, 
sheriffs, of London, and others. 5 July, 23 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2015. Grant by William Baron, esquire, of the county of Berks, and 

Joan his wife, widow of Robert Shilley, esquire, to Thomas Drewe, esquire, 
RobertMildenale and others, of lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of 
Allhallows Graschirche, St. Leonard Estchepe, St Margaret Patyns, St. 
Dunstan by the Tower, and St. Olave by the Tower in the city of London. 
Witnesses as in B. 2O14. 30 April, 23 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2O16. Letters of attorney by Thomas Drewe esquire, Robert 

Mildenale, and others, appointing William Moile and John Bedford of 
London, to deliver seizin to William Baron of the county of Berks and 
Joan his wife, widow of Robert Shilloy, esquire, of lands, tenements, &c., 
in the parishes of Allhallowh Graschirche, St. Leonard Estchepe, St. 
Margaret Patyns, St. Dunstan by the Tower, and St. Olave by the 
Tower. 5 July, 23 Henry VI. Fragments of four seals. 

Middx. B. 2017. Release by John Stanle of the county of York, to Robert 

Shilley, esquire, of his right to the rent issuing out of lands and tenements 
in the parish of Allhallows Graschirche, formerly in the tenure of Cam- 
binus Fulbert, and then of the aaid Robert, which rent Thomas Preston, 
son and heir of Alice the daughter and heiress of Peter de Blythe of 
London, had granted to William de Sevesterre, deceased, and to the said 
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Middx. B. 2018. Demise by William Sevenoke and John Whitby of London, 

to Robert Shilley, esquire, and Joan his wife, daughter of Thomas Knolles 
the younger, of the lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of Allhallows Gras- 
chirche, St. Leonard Estchepe, St. Margaret Patyns, St. Dunstan by the 
Tower, and St. Olave by the Tower, which the said llobert had granted 
to them. Witnesses : John Gedeuey, mayor, Henry Frowyk and ilobert 
Oteleye, sheriffs, of London, Simon Seinan, alderman of Bisshoppesgate 
ward, John Michell, alderman of the Bridge ward, William Cauntbriggs, 
alderman of Billyngesgate ward, the said Robert Oteleye, alderman of the 
Tower ward, and others. 18 April, 6 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2019. Demise by Isabella Grymston, late the wife of Edmund 

Gryinston, to John Mapulstede, prior of the Charterhouse, of a tene- 
ment called ' Le George on the Hoop ' with shops, &c., in the parish of 
Allhallows Graschirche, and a brewhouse called ' le Unicorne on the Hoop ' 
in ' Martlane,' in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower. 16 August, 
5 Henry VI. Fragment cfseul. 

Middx. B. 2020. Grant by Adam le Blount, called ' de Fulham', of London, to 

John Sterre of that city and Mary daughter of Geoffrey Pykeman, of tene- 
ments, late the property of Ralph Pykeman, in the parishes of St. Botolph 
Billingesgate, and St. George Estcheep, and rents issuing out of premises 
in Martelane, in the parish of Allhallows Berkingechirche, by the Tower 
of London, paying 41s. 8d. yearly for a chaplain to celebrate divine 
service in the church of St. Margaret, Bridge Street. Witnesses : John 
le Blount, mayor, William de Combemartyn and John de Bureforde, 
sheriffs, of London, Hugh Pourte and John de Cantuaria, aldermen of the 
said wards, Thomas de Kancia, Serjeant of that ward, and others. Friday 
after SS. Fabian and Sebastian, 32 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2021. Receipt by Rosa Reygate, prioress of St. Mary's Clerken- 

well, to the prior of the Charterhouse, for a year's quit-rent of tenements in 
the parishes of St. Botolph Billyngesgate, St. Mary Magdalene in 
Oldefysshstrete and St. Sepulchre without Newgate. Morrow of Christmas 
Day, 23 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2022. Confirmation by Sibyl, daughter and heiress of Agnes 

daughter of John de Augo, of her mother's grant to Geoffrey son of 
Alexander, of land with a house in the parish of St. Botolph Billingesgate. 
Witnesses : John Thulusan, mayor, William de Dunolm' and Thomas de 
Wymburne, sheriffs, of London, Ralph Sperleng, alderman, and others. 
[37 Henry III.] 

Middx. B. 2023. Grant by John de Augo, to Robert de Waleflet, upon the 

latter's marriage with his daughter Agnes, of lands, houses and a rent in 
the parish of St. Botolph, Billiugesgate. Witnesses : Andrew Bukerel, 
mayor, Henry de Hedelmetune and Gerard Bat, sheriffs, of London, 
Ralph Sperling, alderman, and others. [17 Henry III.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2024. Release by Margery, relict of Geoffrey Batekoc son of 

Alexander Ruffus, to Ralph Pykeman and Alice his wife, of her right to 
land and houses in the parish of St. Botolph, Billingesgate. Witnesses : 
Sir John de Gisors, mayor, John son of Adrian and Robert de Cornhulla, 
sheriffs, of London, Osbert de Hadestoke, alderman, and others. [43 
Henry III.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2025. Release by Agnes late the wife of Robert Graspeys of 

London, to John Sterre of that city, of her right to a rent issuing out of a 

tenement in St. Botolph's Lane, Billinggesgate. Witnesses : Robert 
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Middx. B. 2026. Demise by John do Sancto Yvone, chaplain, to Robert de 

Campeciistel, of a messuuge in the parish of St. Botolph, Billingesgate, 
paying yearly 55*. to the canons of St. Mary's, Southwark, &c. Witnesses : 
Ralph Sperleng alderman of the ward, Ralph Eswy, Thomas deDuuholm, 
John Sperleng, Osbert de Hadestok and others. [Henry III.] Seal, 
broken. 

Middx. B. 2027. Sale by Robert Hengham brother and executor of Edmund 

Henghain, clerk, the executor of John Hardynghum, clerk, and by Peter 
Wareyson, to Robert de Sprotteburgh, rector of St. Margaret's, Briggestrete, 
Robert Mersk and Thomas Aldeslee, of a messuage and shops, &c., in the 
parish of St. Christopher in the ward of Bnulestrete. Witnesses : 
William Walleworth, mayor, Richard Lyouns and William Wodehouse, 
sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 1 April, 49 Edward III. Two 
seals. 

Middx. B. 2028. Grant by Elizabeth Camzinn, widow and administratrix of 

Gerard (Jamzian of London, to Robert Shyrborn, clerk, of her right in 
a messuage and other houses &c., by ' les Stokkes,' in the parish of 
St. Christopher. 17 April, 5 Henry VII. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2029. Surrender by Thomas Cook, knight, of London, to Edmund 

Storor, prior of the Charterhouse, of the messuage and alley called 
' Popesaley,' &c., held by him from that house, situate by ' le Stokkes,' 
in the parish of St. Christopher, 29 June, 14 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2030. Grant by William de Hyvelende, chaplain, of London, to 

the King,"of a rent issuing out of a tenement in the parish of St. Denyii, 
Bakchirehe, and from a tenement of the earl of Hereford called ' Blaunch- 
apelton ' in the parish of Allhallows Stanencherche, with the advowson of 
the said church of Allhallows. 30 September, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2031. Grant by Thomas Arthyngtou and Robert Merston, to the 

prior of the Charterhouse, of the advowson of the church of St. Christopher in 
the ward of Bradstrete, in frank almoin. Witnesses : Richard Whittyngton, 
mayor, William Askham and John Wodecoek, sheriffs, of London, John 
Fraunceys and Drugo Barrantyne, aldermen of that city. 7 May, 
21 Richard II. Two seals. 

Leic. B. 2032. Demise by Henry de Lilleburne, to William son of Martin 

de Leicester, of land and rent in Leicester. [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Kent.] B. 2033. Grant by Agnes Symon and Gregory Symon of Rouchester, 

to Katherine Peleharn of the same, of land in the parish of 
St. Margaret at Ijarkehelle. Feast of St. James the Apostle, 43 Edward III. 
Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2034. Grant by Hugh Maunsel of Guldeford, to Adam de 

Foleham, mayor of London, of part of a shop in the parish of St. Margaret, 
Briggestrete, which he had of the feoffrnent of Thomas Pykeman son of 
Ralph Pykeman. Witnesses : John le Brctton, warden, Martin 
Aumbresbur' and Robert de Rokeslee the younger, sheriffs, of London, 
and others (named). [22 Edward I.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2035. Confirmation by Geoffrey Pykeman, son of Ralph Pykeman, 

and by Alice his wife, of the grant by his said father to Adam le Blund, 
called ' de Foleham ' of land with houses in the parish of St. Margaret, 
Bregestrete, London. Witnesses : Henry lo Waleys, mayor, William le 
Mazeliner and Richard de Chigewelle, sheriffs, of London, John Horn 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). [10] Edward I. Seal. 

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MUdx, B. 2036. Release by John de Blida, son and heir of Joan (le 

Blida, relict of William di; 151ida of London, to Alexander Pyk of the 
same, and Avice his wife, of his right to lands, rents, tenements, &c., in the 
parishes of St. Margaret, Fridaystrete, and St. Martin Ongar, Candelwyk- 
strate, London. Witnesses : Hamo de Chigewclle, mayor, Benedict 
de Folshaui and John de Caustone, sheriffs, of London, Roger le Palmere 
alderman of Bredstrate ward, Walter de Pappeworth alderman of Candel- 
wykstrate ward, ami others (named). Saturday before St. Duustan, 18 
Edward II. 

Middx. B. 2037. Release by Geoffrey, son of Ralph Pykeman of London, to 

his said father, of his right to a messuage in the parish of St. Margaret, 
Briggestrate. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, warden, Walter le 
Bland and John Wade, sherilfs, of London, Jhoccus Lakatur, alderman 
of that ward, and others (named). [14 Edward I.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2038. Grant by Adam le Blund, called ' de Fulham,' of London, to 

Geoffrey son of Ralph Pyknian of the same, upon his marriage with the 
grantor's daughter Avice, of a messuage in the parish of St. Margaret, 
Briggestrate, at the yearly rent of a rose. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de 
Sandwyco, warden, Thomas de Stanes and William de Hereford, sheriffs, of 
London, Jocheus la Katur, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Sunday after St. Hilary, 16 Edward [I.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2039. Grant by Ralph Pykeman of London, to Adam le Blund 

called ' de Fulham ' of -the same, of that messuage in the parish of 
St. Margaret, Briggestrate, which the grantor held upon the decease 
of Alice his wife, paying two marks yearly to St. Giles's Hospital. Wit- 
nesses: Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, warden, Walter le Blnnd and John 
Wade, sheriffs, of London, Jocheus la Katur alderman of that ward, and 
others (named). [15 Edward I.] Seal. 

Endorsed : Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday before Ash 
Wednesday. 

Middx. B. 2040. Grant by Joshep le Achatur of London, to Oliver the fishmonger 

(piscinario), of London, and Matilda his wife, of a tenement with houses 
and shops in the parish of St. Margaret, Brupgestrate. Witnesses: 
Sir Henry le Waleys, mayor, Richard de Chikewelle and William le 
Mazeliner, sheriffs, of London, and others(named). [9 Edward I.] Fragment 
of seal. 

Middx. B. 2041. Grant by Adam de Fulham, fishmonger, of London, to John 

Sterre and Mary his wife, of a shop with soler, in the parish of St. 
Margaret, Briggestrete, paying yearly 30*. to Joan laBlounde, the grantor's 
sister, and Joan his (laughter, a nun of Clcrkenwell, &c. Witnesses : Sir 
John le Blonnd, knight, mayor, Simon Bolet and Geoffrey de Conductu, 
sheriffs, of London, and others (named). [35 Edward ],] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2042. Demise by William Middelton, Guy Laurencs, John Benmond 

and Richard Osbarne, citizens of London, to John Curteys of Peterborough, 
of a rent issuing out of lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of St. Mar- 
garet, Bruggestret, and St. Anthony, Bogerowe. Witnesses: John 
Wodecok, mayor, AVilliam Crowmer and Henry Burton, sheriffs, of 
London, William Brampton, alderman of the bridge, Thomas Knolles, 
alderman of Cordewainerstrete, and others. 1 September, 7 Henry IV. 
Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2043. Confirmation by John Curteys, to John Luscote, prior of 

the Charterhouse, of the bequest in frank alnioin by Felicia, late the wife of 
John Pentry, of a rent issuing out of a tenement called ' le Holceler' in 
the parish of St. Margaret, Brujrgestrete. Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, 
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Middx. B. 2044. Agreement between John Luscote, prior of the Charter- 

house, and John Curteys, esquire, viz. that the said prior may deduct 
13s. -id., due to him by the said John Curteys for a tenement in the parish 
of St. Margaret, Brugestrete, from an annual pension of 20 marks due 
to the said Curteys by the said prior. Feast of the Assumption, 
18 Richard II. 

Middx. B. 2045. Grant by John Saleman son of Salomon Burghard, to 

Ilobert [Oliver], of a shop in the parish of St. Margaret the Virgin, Bridge 
Street. Witnesses : Sir John le Blunt, mayor, Reginald de Thunderle 
and William Cosyn, sheriffs, of London, Adam de Fulhani, alderman of that 
ward, and others (named). Tuesday, morrow of St. James the Apostle, 
34 Edward I. 

Middx. B. 2046. Grant by John de Walpole of London, to John de Mockingg 

of the same, of a rent issuing out of a tenement in the parish of 
St. Margaret, Briggestrete. Witnesses : Henry Darcy, mayor, William 
de Pounfreyt and Hugh le Marberer, sheriffs, of London, the said John 
de Mockingg, alderman of that ward, and others (named). Sunday before St. 
Margaret the Virgin, 13 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2047. Grant by Geoffrey de Jernemuta, of London, and Joan his 

wife, late the wife of Salomon Burghard, to Robert Olyver, of a tenement 
in the parish of St. Margaret, Breggestrete. Witnesses : Sir John le Blunt, 
mayor, William Cosyn and Reginald de Thunderle, sheriffs, of London, 
Adam de Fulham, alderman of that ward, and others. Monday before St. 
Margaret the Virgin, 34 Edward I. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2048. Grant by Edmund Bacheler of London, to Adam le Blount, 

called ' de Fulham,' of the same, of all his share of the shop be- 
queathed to him by Margery Bacheler, situate in the parish of St. 
Margaret, Bridge Street. Witnesses : John le Blount, mayor, Simon de 
Paris and Hugh Pourte, sheriffs, of London, the said Adam, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). Sunday, feast of St. Dunstan, 31 Edward I. 
Seal. 

B. 2049. Duplicate of B. 2038. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2050. Grant by Thomas Pikeman, son of Ralph Pykeman. of 

London, to Hugh Maunsel, his clerk, of a shop in the parish of 
St. Margaret, Briggestrate. Witnesses: Sir John le Bretton, knight, 
warden, Martin de Ambresbury and Robert de Rokeslee, sheriffs, of 
London, Adam de Folehaia, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Monday after St. Hilary, 22 Edward I. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2051. Grant by Robert atte Ferie, son of Stephen le Batour, of 

London, to William de Noitone of the same, of a rent issuing out of a 
tenement in the parish of St. Margaret, Breggestrete. Witnesses : John do 
Pulteneye, mayor, John de Mokkyngg, and Andrew Aubri', sheriffs of 
London, and others (named). Thursday, Ascension-day, 6 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2052. Award of arbitrators in a dispute between William, abbot of 

St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London, and William White, parson 
of St. Margaret Moysy, Walter Ledbury and William Wade, wardens of the 
said church, relative to rents in the same parish, claimed by them to be the 
property of that church. 20 May, 1 Henry VI. French. Fragment! of three 
seals. 

Middx. J3. 2053. Grant by Henry Zeuele, John Wilteschire, John Tadelowe, 

citizens of London, and John Wytteneye, clerk, to Stephen Haym of 
Winchester, of freedom from impeachment for any waste committed by 
him in a tenement and garden situate in the parishes of St. Margaret, 
Lothbury, and St. Olave, Old Jewry, in the ward of Colmanstrete. 
4 November, 10 Richard II. Seal. 

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Middx. B. 2054. Demise by John Buterle of New Sarum, Hugh Crane of 

Winchester, John Neilelerc and Robert Pokok, to Stephen Haym of 
Winchester, of an entire moiety of a tenement and garden in the 
parishes of St. Margaret, Lothbury, and St. Olave, Old Jewry, in the ward 
of Colmanstrete. Witnesses : Nicholas Brembre, mayor, John Organ 
and John Cherchrnan, sheriffs, of London, John Shade-worth, alderman of 
Colmaustrete, and others (named). 10 November. 9 Richard II. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2055. Demise by Roger Farind on rector of St. Margaret's, Lothbury, 

and William Stowe of London, to Henry Yeuele, John Wilteschire, John 
Tadelowe and John Witteneye, clerk, of their moiety of certain tenements 
and shops formerly in the tenure of Bartholomew Burghersah, knight, 
in the parish of St. Margaret, Lothbury. Witnesses : Nicholas Exton, 
mayor, William More and William Stondon, sheriffs, of London, John 
Schadeworth, alderman of Colmanstrete, and others (named). 4 November, 
10 Richard II. Two seals. 

B. 2056. Receipt by William, prior of St. Bartholomew's in west 
Smythfield, to the prior of the Charterhouse, for one year's rent of tene- 
ments in the parish of St. Margaret, Lothbury, Morrow of Midsummer 
day, 16 Henry VII. 

B. 2057. Similar receipt for the year 17 Henry VII. 
B. 2058. Similar receipt for the year 19 Henry VII. 

B. 2059. Grant by Stephen Haym of Winchester, to John Biterle 
of New Sarum, Hugh Crane of Winchester, John Nedlere and Robert 
Pocok, of all his lands and tenements, with their reversion, in the parishes 
of St. Margaret, Lothbury, and St. Olave, Old Jewry. Witnesses : John 
Northampton, mayor, John Heende and John Rote, sheriffs, of London, 
and others (named). 26 July, 6 Richard II. 

Middx. B. 2060. Demise by William de Halden, John Bays and Sir Geoffrey 

de Shadenesfeld, rector of St. Margaret's, Friday-stret, to Roger Canon of 
London, for twenty years, of a capital tenement and shops in the parish 
of St. Margaret, Lothbury. Easter, 2 Richard II. Seal, broken. 

Middx. B. 2061. Release by Roger de Kempele, clerk, and Richard de 

Schamelesford, notary, to Master Richard de Plessys, clerk, of their right 
to tenements, houses, &c., in the parish of St. Margaret, Lothebury. 
Witnesses : John Louekyn, mayor, John Beres and John Beernes, sheriffs, 
of London, John Maleweyn, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
28 February, 33 Edward III. Seal and portion of seal. 

Middx. B. 2062. Grant, for fifty marks, by Bartholomew called ' de Capella,' 

to Walter le Wyte, both of London, of a tenement and rent in the parish of 
St. Magnus the Martyr, near London Bridge, rendering yearly for the same 
a gilly flower. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, mayor, Ralph le 
Feure and Robert de Arraz, sheriffs, of London, John Horn, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). [5 Edward I.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2063. Grant by Walter le Wyte, to Adam le Blund called 'de 

Foleham,' both of London, of the above-mentioned tenement and rent, 
rendering yearly for the same a root of ginger. Witnesses : Gregory de 
Rokesle, mayor, Ralph le Feure and Robert de Arraz, sheriffs, of London, 
John Horn, alderman of that ward, and others (named). [5 Edward I.] 
Se&t. 

Middx. B. 2064. Grant by Adam le Blund called ' de Foleham,' to Elyas 

Bachelor, both of London, and to Margery his wife, sister of Geoffrey 
Batekoc, of a rent issuing out of his mansion house in the parish of St 
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flower, and granting to the said Adam, certain land, &c., in the parish of St. 
Margaret, Bregestrate. Witnesses : Henry le Waleys, mayor, William le 
Mazeliner and Richard de Cliigcwelle, sheriffs, of Londou, John Horn, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). [9 Edward I.] Scul. 

Endorsed : Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday the morrow of 
All Souls. 

Middx. B. 2065. Release by Elyas Bacheler, of London, and Margery his 

wife, sister of the late .Geoffrey Batetok, to Adam le Blund, called 'de 
Fulham,' also of London, of a rent issuing out of a capital mansion in the 
parish of St. Magnus the Martyr. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwico, 
knight, warden, Fulk- de Sancto Edmundo and Salomon le Cuteler, 
sheriffs, of London, Joseph le Akatur, alderman of that ward, and otheri 
(named). [17 Edward I.] Two seals, broken. 

Endorsed: Monday before St. Martin. 

Middx. B. 2066. Grant by Thomas Crouche, to William Childe, both of 

London, of all that interest in a shop in the parish of St. Magnus the Martyr, 
which was bequeathed to him and to Henry Chamber, by Peter Exton of 
London, paying yearly 10*. to the Abbot of St. Mary Graces, and distri- 
buting to the poor, on the anniversary of the testator's death, the sum of forty 
pence. 16 October, 1425, and 4 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2067. Demise for sixty years by John, prior of the Charter- 

house, to William Child, of a shop in Briggestrete, in the parish of 
St. Magnus, which Peter Exton and Katherine his wife formerly held. 
26 November, 1425, and 4 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2068. Grant by Avice de Fulham, late the wife of John de 

Fulham of London, to Robert de Mockingge of the same, of a shop 
in the parish of St. Magnus rendering yearly to her 40*. and to her 
heirs a gilly-flower. Witnesses : John le Blount, mayor, Peter de 
Bosenham and Robert le Kaller, sheriffs, of London, Adam de Fulham, alder- 
man of that ward, and others (named). Sunday, morrow of the Translation 
of St. Thomas the Martyr, 30 Edward I. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2069. Demise by the prior of the Charterhouse, to John Fraunceis 

of London, for twenty years, of a shop, &c., in Westchepe in the parish of 
St. Fastre (Faith). 1 August, 17 Richard II. French. Seal. 

Hants. B. 2070. Release by Isabella de Scirleya, late the wife of Roger de 

Seirleya, to Walter de Wyltonia, of a rent issuing out of a tenement 
in the parish of St. Laurence, Southampton. Witnesses: Henry 
Flandrensis and James Ysambard, bailiffs of Southampton, and others 
(named). [Edward I.] Fragments of two seals. 

Middx. B. 2071. Demise by Thomas, prior of , to John Sprynge, of a 

tenement in the parish of St. Laurence for forty years. Vigil ,of 

St. Michael the Archangel, 6 Edward IV. Injured. 

Middx. B. 2072. Demise by the abbot of Evesham, to Margaret late the wife 

of Thomas Bron, of London, of lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of 
St. Dunstan, in the Tower ward, and St. Katherine, Aldgate ward. 
Tuesday, morrow of St. Laurence, 40 Edward III. 

Middx. B. 2073. Demise by the prior of the Holy Trinity, London, to Johnde 

la Marche, of the same city, of land, tenements, &c., in the parish of . 
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Middx. B. 2074. Grant by Robert Brystby, chaplain, William do Bedynglon 

clerk, ami Andrew do Poloye, to William Haldene, recorder, and William 
Waleworth, alderman, of " London, and others, of certaia rents and 
the reversion of tenements and rents, in the parishes of St. George, St. 
Eotolph, St. Margaret, Bruggestrete, and All Hallows, Berkynge. Wit- 
nesses : Adam de Bury, mayor, John Aubrey and John Fiffide, sheriffs 
of London, John Little, John Wroth the elder, and Richard de Croydon, 
aldermen of London, and others (named). Sunday before St. Margaret, 
48 Edward III. Three seals. 

Middx. B. 2075. Release by John de la Barre, clerk, to Sir Adam le Blound, 

called ' le Foleham,' of London, of his right to a messuage in the parish of 
St. George. Witnesses : Thomas Cros, alderman of that ward, and 
others (named). Saturday before SS. Philip and James, 23 Edward [I.] 
Richard de Gloucestre and Henry Box, sheriffs of London, John de 
Vinetria the coroner, and others, being present. 

Middx. B. 2076. Grant. by William Spencer of London, to Robert de 

Brysthy, chaplain, William Bedyngton, clerk, John atte Watere and 
Andrew Poleye, of the reversion of lands, tenements, and rents in the 
parishes of St. George,'St. Botolph, St. Margaret, Bruggestrete, and All 
Hallows, Berkynge. "Witnesses : John de Bernes, mayor, Adam Stable 
and Robert Hatfeld, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 20 January, 
45 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. _ B. 2077. Confirmation by Alice, late the wife, first of John de Shene 
of London, and subsequently of Richard de Knyghtelee of Kersaulton, 
widow, of a grant to Cicely, late the wife of Thomas Rose, clerk, of a rent 
iasuing out of tenements in Ivylane in the parish of St. Faith, London, 
and release of the same for four hundred years. 31 August, 1362, and 
36 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2078. Grant by Stephen de Waltham, clerk, of London, to Adam 

de Aspal of the same, of 4Cs. yearly rent, issuing out of lands and tenements 
in the parishes of St. Mary, Wolcherchehawe, and St. Mary, Wolnoth, 
in the wards of Cornhulle and Langebourne. Witnesses : Richard 
Lacer, mayor, Edmund de Heuienhale and John de Gloucestre. sheriffs, of 
London, John Hamand alderman of the ward of Cornhulle, and others 
(named). Monday after the Annunciation, 20 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2079. Letter of attorney by Stephen de Waltham, clerk, authorising 

Sir William de Nottele, chaplain, to deliver seisin to Adam Aspal of 
London, of a rent issuing out of a tenement in the wards of Cornhull and 
Langebourn. Monday after the Annunciation, 20 Edward III. Seal, 
injured. 

Middx. B. 2080. Grant by Robert de Fordham, to Thomas Leggy of London, 

of lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe 
in the wards of Cornhull and Langebourne, and the reversion of other 
tenements in the said wards. Witnesses : Simon Fraunceys, mayor, 
John Louekyn and Richard de Kyselyngburi, sheriffs, of London, John 
Hamond, of the ward of Cornhulle, and John de Northallc, of the ward of 
Langebourne, aldermen, andothers(named). Wednesday after the Conception, 
16 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2081. Grant by Godwin le Pheliper, to Nicholas Pyket, both of 

London, of a rent issuing out of lands and tenements in the parish of St. 
Mary, Wolcherchehawe. Witnesses : Sir John Breton, knight, warden, 
Thomas de SufF and Adam de Foleham, sheriffs, of London, Martin Box, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). Saturday before the Annun- 
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Middx. B. 2082. Grunt by Ralph Botillcr, lord of Sucleley, knight, William 

BeaufltZ, William Godyng mid Robert Ellerbek, to John Wygmore, chaplain, 
John Croftou, and William Crofton, of 3O. rent payable by Margaret, 
prioress of Dertforcl, for messuages, &o., lying in Wodestrete, near the 
church called ' Seynt Mary Stanynges', London. William Hulyn, mayor, 
John Stokker and John Plommer, sheriffs, of London. 11 July, 
38 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2083. Grant by John Aloyn called 'Blakeneye' of London, to Sir 

John de Newport, rector of the church of Chelmesford, and John de 
Cavendissch called ' Marchant,' of premises in Wyvenelaue in the parish 
of St. Mary, Somerset, in the ward of Queenhithe (Ripa Regine), and of 
hind with shops and houses thereon in the parish of St. Nicholas, 
Coldeabbeye, in the ward of Bredestrete, abutting on Oldefysshstrete. 
Witnesses : Simon de Mordon, mayor, Adam de Wymondham and 
Robert Gurdlere, sheriffs, of London, John Tornegold and Stephen de 
Cavendysche, aldermen of the wards aforesaid, and others (named). 12 
February, 43 Edward III. ' Seal. 

Middx. B. 2084. Grant by John de Graveneye, executor of John son of John 

de Gloucestre of London, to Maater John de Burton, parson of the church 
of Black Notteleye, co. Essex, of premises in Wyvenelane in the parish of 
St. Mary, Somerset, in the ward of Queenhithe, and of land with shops, 
&c., in Oldefisshestrete in the parish of St. Nicholas, Coldeabbeye, in the 
ward of Bredstrete. Witnesses : John Louekyu, mayor, John de Brickeles- 
worthe and Thomas Irlond, sheriffs, of London, John Little and Stephen 
de Cavendisshe, aldermen of the wards aforesaid, and others (named). 
17 April, 40 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2085. Sale by Isabella Donyngton, widow, late the -wife and 

executrix of Thomas Donyngton, Serjeant. late the executor of Henry 
Bamme of London and Alice his wife, to William, bishop of Sarum, John 
Noreys and William Lowe, esquires, of certain lands and tenements in Old 
Change, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen in Oldfisshestrete, and in 
Westchepe in the parish of St. Vedast, formerly belonging to the said 
Henry, and directed by his will to be sold, after the death of his heirs 
without lawful issue, for pious uses. Witnesses : Stephen Broun, mayor, 
William Marowe and William Cantlowe, sheriffs, of London, and others 
(named). 27 May, 27 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2086. Release by Thomas Bamme sou of Henry Bamme of 

London, to Edward Ellesmere, gentleman, of his right to lands and 
tenements, which were his father's, in Old Change, in the parish of St. Mary 
Magdalen, Oldefisshstrete. 6 October, 26 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2087. Grant by Edward Ellesmere, to Thomas Bamme, son of 

Henry Bamme of London, deceased, of a rent issuing out of all his lands 
and tenements, the tenement called ' le Kyugeshede' excepted, in Old 
Change in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Oldfisshstrete. 8 December, 
26 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2088. Grant by Thomas Bainme, sou of Henry Bamme of 

London, to William Aiscough, bishop of Sarum, John Noreys, Thomas 
Danyell, William Lowe, esquires, Edward Ellesmere and Thomas Lute, 
gentlemen, of tenements in Old Change, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, 
Oldfisshstrete, an inn called ' le Kyngeshede ' excepted, which he had 
granted to them for the life only of the said Edward, and a tenement in 
Westchepe in the parish of St. Vedast, abutting on a tenement called ' le 
Cardynall hatte.' 13 November. 25 Henry VI. Stal. 



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Middx. B. 2089. Release by Peter Ardern, serjcant-at-law, Robert 

Rouclyft', Elena Bamme late the wife of John Bamme, and John Roos, at 
the request, of Thomas Bamme, brother and heir of the said John Bamme 
the son and heir of Henry Bamme of London, to William, bishop of Sarum, 
John Noreys, esquire, and Edward Ellesmere, of their right to lands and 
tenements in Old Change, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Oldefisshe- 
strete, late the said John Bamme's, deceased, and to a tenement in 
Westchepe in the parish of St. Vedast, late the said Henry Bamme's. 
5 July, 25 Henry VI. Four seals. 

Middx. B. 2090. Grant by Thomas Bamme, son and heir of Henry 

Bamme of London, to William Aiscough, bishop of Sarum, John Noreys, 
Thomas Danyell, and William Lowe, esquires, Edward Ellesmere and Thomas 
Lute, gentlemen, of tenements in Old Change, in the parish of St. Mary 
Magdalen, Oldfisshstrete, the inn called ' le Kyngeshede ' excepted, which 
he had granted to them for the life of the said Edward only. 13 November, 
25 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2091. Grant by John Bamme, son and heir of Henry Bamme of 

London, to Peter Ardern, Robert Kouclyff and John Roos, of lands and 
tenements in Old Change, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Olde 
Fisshstrete. Feast of the Annunciation. 13 Henry VI. Seal. 

Endorsed: Inrolled on the back of the Close [Roll], in the Chancery of 
the King within written, in May in the twenty-fourth year of his reign. 

Middx. B. 2092. Confirmation by Thomas Bamme, son and heir of Henry 

Bamme of London, of his grant to William Ascoigh, bishop of Sarum. John 
Noreys, Thomas Daniell and others, dated 13 November, 25 Henry VI., 
and release also to Edward Ellistnere, of his right to the lands and 
tenements in Old Change and Westchepe, in the parishes of St. Mary 
Magdalen, Oldfisshstrete, and St. Vedast, confirmed as above. 20 July. 
25 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2093. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, to John 

Kyngeston of London, of a tenement in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, 
Oldfysshstrete, for sixty years from Christmas next coming. 26 August, 
19 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2094. Indenture between William Aiscough, bishop of Sarum, 

John Noreys, Thomas Danyell and William Lowe, Edward Ellesmere and 
Thomas Lute of the one part, and Thomas Bamme, son and heir of Harry 
Bamme of London, reciting the conditions on which all the lands, tene- 
ments, &c., of the said Thomas Bamme in Westchepe and Olde Eschaunge 
in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, in Old Fisshestrete, the tenement 
called ' the Kyngez hede ' excepted, were granted to the above-named 
parties. 16 November, 25 Henry VI. English. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2095. Release by John Necll, master of the house of St. Thomas 

the Martyr called ' de Aeon,' Henry Frowyk, alderman, and Richard Davy, 
chaplain, to Margaret, relict of Robert Fitz Robert son of Robert Fitz 
Robert of London, of their right to the tenement in the parish of St. Mary, 
. Aldennarychirche, which she held of their grant. 2 July, 29 Henry VI. 
Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2096. Grant by Ralph de la Mareival of London, to Nicholas Bat, 

son of Robert Bat of the same, of 60$. rent issuing out of lands and 
tenements in the parish of St. Mary, Abbechorche, at Candelwicestrate. 
Witnesses : John de Tolesan, mayor, Thomas de Wymburne and 
William de Dureme, sheriffs, of London, Alexander le Feru, alderman, and 
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Middx. B. 2097. Grant by Stephen Chateras, of London, and Elizabeth his 

wife, lute the wife of John Lyon, deceased, and executrix of his will, to 
Laurence Grene and Joan his wife, of their estate in the tenements in the 
parish of St. Mary, Abchurche, which Richard Roche, prior of the 
Charterhouse, had demised to the said John Lyon and Elizabeth. 28 July, 
17 Henry VII. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2098. Indenture between John Seman, prior of the Charterhouse, 

and Arthur Ormesby, witnessing tin agreement between the said parties, 
relative to the possession of certain title deeds of SI. yearly rent, claimed 
by the said Arthur, issuing out of lands and tenements in the parish of 
St. Mary, Abchirche, in Candelwylwykstrete. 19 May, 2 Edward IV. 
English. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2099. Grant by John Bamme, esquire, to Arthur Ormesby, esquire, 

of a rent issuing out of lands and tenements in the parish of St. Mary, 
Abbechirche, at Candelwykstrete. 30 January, 1 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2100. Release by Arthur Ormesby, to John Seman, prior of the 

Charterhouse, of his right to a rent issuing out of lands and tenements in 
the parish of St. Mary, Abbechirche, at Candelwykstrete. 15 May, 
2 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2101. Deed by John Seman, prior of the Charterhouse, under- 

taking to cause prayers, &c., to be offered up for Arthur Ormesby and 
Idonia his wife, after their respective deaths. 29 May, 1462. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2102. Release by Henry Schad of London, to John atte Gate of 

the same, and Avice his wife, of his right to a tenement in the parish 
of St. Mary, Abchirche. Witnesses : Sir John le filount, mayor, 
Nicholas Pygot and Nigel Drury, sheriffs, of London, Simon Bulet, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). [1 Edward II.] Fragmentof 
seal. 

Endorsed: Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday before the 
Conversion of St. Paul. 

Middx. B. 2103. Grant by John de Sancto Edmuudo, son and heir of James 

de Sancto Edmundo, of London, to Sir Roger de Schardelawe, rector of the 
church of St. Olave, Selverstrete, and Sir Robert de Inneworth, chaplain, 
of a tenement with shops in Schetebournelaue, in the parish of Abbe- 
church. Witnesses : Simon Franceys, mayor, John Louekyn and Richard 
de Keselingberi, sheriffs, of London, Henry Darcy, alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). Wednesday after Ascension-day, 17 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 2104. Release by Richard de Coudres, nephew of Nicholas Bat son 

of Robert Bat of London, and Colin Adrian, executors of the said Nicholas 
Bat, to John de Gysorcio of London, of a rent issuing out of lands and 
tenements in the parish of St. Mary, Abbechirche, at Kandelwycestrate. 
Witnesses : John Adrian, draper, and Robert de Cornhulla, sheriffs of 
London, and others (named). [43 Henry III.] Two seals. 

Endorsed : Read in the Husting of London on Monday after the Invention 
of the Holy Cross. 

Middx. B. 2105. Grant by Godfrey de Essexsia, to Walter, the marshal, 

of Candelwycstret, of a messuage in Candelwycstret, in the parish of 
St. Mary, Abbechurche, abutting on' St. Laurence's lane. Witnesses : Peter 
son of Alan, mayor, William Vyel and Nicholas Bat, sheriffs, of London, 
and others (named). [32 Henry III.] Seal. 



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Middx. B. 2106. Grant by Edward Ellesmerc, esquire, to John Russell, 

bishop of Lincoln, Thomas Yitz William, knight, and others, of lands and 
tenements in Old Change and Westchepe, in the respective parishes of 
St. Mary Magdalen in ' le Oldfisshestrete ' and St. Vedast, late the property 
of Thomas Bamme. Witnesses: Hugh Brice, mayor, John Swan and 
John Tate, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). Saturday, 8 April, 
1 Henry VII. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2107. Indenture between Stephen Godwyne, kinsman and heir 

of Nicholas Godwyne of London, and Walter Forester of the same, 
relative to the payment of a yearly quit-rent for tenements in the wards 
of Cornhulle aud Langeborne, in the parish of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, 
part of which tenements the said Walter held from the said Stephen. 
24 May, 25 Edward III. French. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2108. Demise by John Luscote, prior of the Charterhouse, to John 

Mullyng of London, for thirty years, of shops, &c., in the parish of 
St. Michael, Cornhulle. 18 January, 21 Richard II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2109. Demise by Osbert Hilberworthe and Kathcriue his wife, 

to Stephen Daubeneye and Margery his wife, all of London, of a 
shop in the parish of St. Michael, Cornhulle, for twenty years after the 
death of the grantors. Witnesses : John Wrothe, mayor, Walter de Bcrney 
and John Deynes, sheriffs, of London, Simon Dolsaly, alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). 1 November, 34 Edward III. 

Middx. B. 2110. Grant by William son of Robert de Keles, to John Skyp, of 

London, of a mansion-house in the parish of St. Mary, Neuwecherche. 
Witnesses : Sir Hugh son of Oto, knight, constable and warden, Robert 
de Cornhulla and Thomas de Basingg, sheriffs, of London, Walter le 
Poter, alderman of that ward, and others (named). [54 Henry III.] 

Endorsed : Parish of St. Mary, Wolchirch. 

Middx. B. 2111. Release by Richard Lumlay, son and heir of Richard Lumlay, 

deceased, of London, to John Plommer of the same, of his right to lands 
and tenements in the parish of St. Mary, Fanechurch, ia Langebourne 
ward. 28 June, 2 Edward IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2112. Grant by John Skyp, to Godwyn le Hopheldere, both of 

London, for 421., of a tenement in the parish of St. Mary, Newecherche 
(Wolchirche). Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, warden, Thomas 
Cros and Walter Hfiuteyn, sheriffs, of London, Martin Box, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). [15 Edward I.] Seal. 

Endorsed : Parish of Wolchirche. 

Middx. B. 2113. Release, by John Berom and John Lambourne, to John 

Plommer of London, of their right to lands and tenements, &c., in the 
parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, in the ward of Langebourne, which the 
said lessors and lessee, together with Richard Lumlay of London and 
Agnes his wife, Marmadukc Lumlay, bishop of Carlisle, William 
Lumlay esquire, and others, had of the demise of William Dyolet, clerk. 
27 June, 2 Edward IV. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2114. Demise by William Dyolet, clerk, to Richard Lumlay of 

London, and Agnes his wife, Marmadukc Lomlay bishop of Carlisle, 
William Lornlay, esquire, Henry Frowyk, John Plommer, John Berom, 
John Lambourn, and others, of land*, tenements, &c., in the parish of 
St. Mary, Fanchirche, in the ward of Langbourne, which the grantor had 
of the grant of the said Richard Lumlay, who, with Joan his wife and 
William Belyng, held them of the grant of William Warner, son and 
heir of John Warner of London, and kinsman and heir of Sir John Warner 
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mayor, William Cantelowe aird Willinni Marwe, sheriff's, of London, 
John Paddisley, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 17 March, 
27 Henry VI. Seal. 

Aliddx. B. 2115. Grant by Richard Lumlay of London, to William Djolet, 

clerk, of lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, in 
the ward of Langebourne, which the grantor, together with Joan his 
late wife and William Belyng of London, had of the grant of William 
Warner, son and heir of John Warner, merchant of London, and kinsman 
arid heir of Sir John Warner, 'clerk, brother of the said John Warner, 
merchant, aforesaid. Witnesses : As in B. 2114. 13 March, 27 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 2116. Grant by William Warner; son and heir of John Warner of 

London, and kinsman and heir of Sir John Warner, clerk, brother of the 
said John Warner, to Richard Lumlay of London, Joan his wife, and 
William Belyng, of lauds, tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fan- 
chirche, in Langebourne ward. Witnesses : Henry Frowyk, mayor, 
Thomas Catworth and Robert Clopton, sheriffs, of London, John Wellys, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). Vigil of the Assumption 
14 Henry VI. Seal. 



B. 2117. Letter of attorney by William Warner, son and heir of 
John Warner of London, authorising John Valentyu of the same, to deliver 
seisin to Richard Lumlay, Joan his wife, and William Belyng, of lands, 
tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche. Vigil of the 
Assumption, 14 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2118. Demise by John Pope, Henry Gisors, Hugh Sprot and 

others, to John Warner of London, and Sir John Warner, clerk, his 
brother, of lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, in 
the ward of Langebourne. Witnesses : Sir Baldwin Radyngton, knight. 
warden, Gilbert Maghfeld and Thomas Newenton, sheriffs, of London, 
and others (named). 23 September, 16 Richard II. Seven seals. 

Middx. B. 2119. Release by John Hermesthorp, master of St. Katherine's 

Hospital by the Tower, to John Pope, Henry Gisors and others, of his right 
to lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, in the ward 
of Langebourne, which the said John Pope, Henry Gisors and others, 
with the said lessor, had of the feoffment of Margery, late the wife of 
John Brampton of London, and daughter of William Bedyk and Alice 
his wife the daughter of Hamo Box. 1 September, 16 Richard II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2120. Release by John Hermesthorp, master of St. Katherine's 

Hospital by the Tower, to John Pope, Henry Gisors and others, of his 
right to lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, 
in the ward of Langbourne, which he and the said John Pope, Henry 
Gisors, and others, had purchased from Margery, late the wife of John 
Brampton, and daughter of William Bedyk and Alice his wife the 
daughter of Hamo Box, and one of the heirs of Alexander Bedyk, 
brother of the said Margery, and son and heir of the said William and Alice. 
Witnesses : Sir Baldwin Radyngton, knight, warden, Gilbert Maughfeld 
and Thomas Newentou, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 28 August, 
16 Richard II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2121. Grant by Margery, late the wife of John Brampton of 

London, and daughter of William Bedyk and Alice his wife daughter 
of Hamo Box, widow, one of the heirs of Alexander Bedyk (the grantor's 
brother), to Sir John Hermesthorp master of St. Katherine's Hospital by 
the Tower, John Pope. Henry Gisors and others, of lauds, tenements, &c., 
in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche, in the ward of Langebourne. 
Witnesses : Nicholas Exton, mayor, William Staundon and William 
Moore, sheriffs, of London, John Organ, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). 12 August, 11 Richard II. Seal. 



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Middx. B. 2122. Demise by John Chamberleyn, chaplain, and Nicholas 

Cornwaillc, executors of the will of Margaret do la Touke, to John 
JSmmpton, glusier, of London, and Margery his wife, of part of a mansion 
and garden in the parish of St. Mary, Fanchirche. Witnesses : William 
Walworth, mayor, Walter Doget and William Knyghcote, sheriffs, of 
London, and others (named). Monday after the Purification, 4 Richard II. 
Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2123. Grant by Walter Forster of London, executor of the will 

of Adam Aspal, late of the same, to Sirs Walter Douce and John Cassch 
of Ledebury, chaplains, of a rent issuing out of lands and tenements in the 
parishes of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, and St. Mary, Wolnoth, in the wards 
of Cornhnlle and Lambourne, Feast of the Annunciation, 34 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 2124. Grant by Stephen le Hodere of London, to the King, of a 

rent issuing out of a tavern upon Cornhulle, in the parish of St. Mary, 
Wulchyrchehawe. 

Grant by Stephen le Hodere, son and heir of Thomas le Hodere son 
and heir of Godwin le Hodere of London, to the abbot and convent of 
Westminster, of a rent issuing out of a tavern upon Cornhulle, in the 
parish of St. Mary, Wulchirchehawe. Richard [II.]. Copies of two deeds 
on one membrane. 

Middx. B. 2125. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, tc Isabella 

Bremen, widow, of London, of tenements in the parish of St. Mary, 
Wolchirche, near ' lez Stokkes,' for ten years. 24 October. 5 Edward IV. 
Seal. 

Middx. B. 2126. Demise by John Luscote, prior of the Charterhouse, to Walter 

Pykenham of London, of tenements in Comhulle, in the parish of St. Mary, 
Wolchirche, for ninety-nine years. Feast of the Purification, 7 Richard II. 
Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2127. Grant by John Phillippot and William de Walworth of 

London, to the King, and to William, bishop of London, of tenements, 
in the parishes of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, and St. Christopher, in Brade- 
strete ward, and of a rent issuing out of lands and tenements in the parishes 
of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, and St. Mary, Wolnoth, and of shops in the 
parish of St. Michael on Cornhull. Witnesses : Sir John, duke of 
Lancaster, Edmund, earl of Cambridge, Sir Ralph, bishop of Salisbury, Sir 
Thomas, earl of Warwick, and others (named). 28 September, 1 Richard II. 
Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2128. Grant by Walter Forester, of London, to Richard deEvesham, 

John Rothewelle, Roger Parendon, clerks, William de Halden, John Bays 
and John de Whitewelle, of a tenement in the parish of St. Mary, 
Wolcherchehawe, which he had of the grant of Walter de Odyham 
and Richard Savage, clerks ; and also of a shop with houses in that parish ; of 
a tenement called ' Brodegate' in the parish of St. Christopher, in the ward of 
Bradestrete ; of a tavern, &c., in the said parish of St. Mary, Wolcherche- 
hawe ; of shops in the parish of St. Michael upon Cornhulle ; and also of 
rents issuing out of the said shops. Witnesses : John de Bernes, 
mayor, Adam Stable and Robert Hatfeld, sheriffs, of London, and others 
(named). .24 May, 46 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2129. Demise by Michael Free called ' Northburgh,' John de 

Burton, rector of the church of Black Notteley, and Thomas de Frouwyk, 
executors of the will of Michael de Northburgh, late bishop of London, 
to William Knight of London, and Joan his wife, of a tenement in the parish 
of St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, for twelve years. Saturday, feast of the 
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Middx. B. 2130. Demise by Stephen Godewyn of London, to Michael 

Truthenck of the same, and Alice his wife, of a tenement in the parish of 
St. Mary, Wolchirchehawe, for five years. 13 November, 42 Edward III. 

Middx. B. 2131. Sale by Ralph de Cauntebrugg and Walter Forster, 

executors of the will of Thomas Leggi of London, to Sir Walter de Odyham, 
rector of the church of St. John, Walbrok, and Sir Richard Sauvage, rector 
of the church of St. Michael upon Cornhulle, of a tenement in the parish 
of St. Mary Wolcherchehawe, and the reversion of lands, rents, tenements, 
&c., in the said parish, in the wards of Cornhulle and Langebourne. 
Witnesses : John de Stodeye, mayor, Stephen de Cavendishe and 
Bartholomew Frostlyng, sheriffs, of London s Simon Dolsaly and Adam de 
Buri, aldermen of the wards of Cornhulle and Langebourne, and others 
(named). 1 January, 31 Edward III. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2132. Release by Richard de Hakeburne, of London, to Geoffrey 

de Chelchehuche and Roysia his wife, of his right to a tenement in the 
parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgale, in the suburb of London, towards 
the bridge of Holeburne. Witnesses : Sir John Breton, knight, warden, 
Robert de Rokesly and Martin de Hambresbury, sheriffs, of London, 
Nicholas de Farndon, alderman of that ward, and others (named) 
[22 Edward I.] Seal. 

Middx. B. 2133. Receipt by Thomas Crewker, master of St. Bartholomew's 

hospital, for a year's rent of a tenement called ' le Belle,' in the parish 
of St. Sepulchre, Westsmythfeld, London, paid by the prior of the 
Charterhouse. 13 April, 24 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2134. Grant by Thomas de Ellerker, chaplain, to Edmund 

de Morton, and Alice, [called ' de Wyght,' his wife, of a messuage with 
buildings, in the parish of St. Sepulchre without the bar of Westsmythefeld. 
Witnesses : Peter atte Gate, John de Tweng, and others (named) 
[Edward I.] Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2135. Demise by Richard Rice, gentleman, Thomas Davy, John 

Davy, clerks, and others, to John Fyneux, knight, Chief Justice of the 
King's Bench, Thomas Roche one of the barons of the Exchequer and 
others, of an inn or brewhouse called ' le Hertishorne ' and other tenements 
in St. John Street without the bar of Westsmythfeld, in the parish of 
St. Sepulchre, co. Middlesex, which the grantors had of the feoffment of 
William Davy son of Richard Davy, esquire, late of Northfiete, co. Kent. 
Also appointment of William Tomson and William Plummyth, as their 
attorneys to deliver seisin. 12 April, 13 Henry VII. five seals. 

Middx. B. 2136. Demise by Richard Ryce, gentleman, Thomas Davy, John 

Davy, clerks, and others, to William Malhom and Thomas Shaa, clerks, and 
John Botiller, serjeant at law, of four messuages, one called ' le Herteshorne,' 
in St. John street, without the bars of Westsmythfeld, in the parish of 
St. Sepulchre, which the said grantors had of the feoffment of William 
Davy, son and heir of Richard Davy, esquire, late of Northflete, co. 
Kent. Also appointment of William Tomson and William Plummuth, as 
their attorneys to deliver seisin. 12 April, 13 Henry VII. Five seals. 

Middx. B. 2137. Grant by William Davy, son and heir of Richard Davy, 

esquire, late of Northflete co. Kent, to Richard Rice, gentleman, Thomas 
Davy, John Davy, clerks, and others, of an inn or brewhouse called, ' le 
Hertishorne,' and three tenements in St. John street, without the bars of 
West Smythfelde, iu the parish of St. Sepulchre. Also appointment of 
Thomas Standysshe, clerk, and Henry Mayour, as his attorneys to deliver 
seisin. 6 March, 7 Henry VII. Seal. 



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Middx. B. 2138. Demise by Adam Turvyngo and Thomas Hygges, to Margery, 

late the wife of Robert Blakeswelle, and to Richard Davy and William Broun, 
of a tenement in Seint Jonestrete in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the 
bars of Westsmythfeld, and also of a tenement in the said street called 
' le Herteshcde ' situate in the said parish, which tenements the said 
grantors, together with Eobert Blakeswelle and John Chaterys, deceased, 
had of the feoft'tnent of John Mason and John Ely. 29 January, 
38 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2139. Letter of attorney by Adam Turvynge and Thomas Hygges, 

authorising Thomas Wode to deliver seisin of tenements in Seint Jonestrete,in 
the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bars of Westsmythfeld, one called 
' le Herteshede,' to Margery, late the wife of Robert Blakeowelle, and to 
Kichard Davy and William Broun. 29 January, 38 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2140. Release by Margery Blakeswell, widow, late the wife of 

Robert Blakeswelle, deceased, to Richard Davy and William Broun, of her 
right to two tenements in Seynt Johnstrete, one called ' le Herteshede,' in 
the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bars of Westsmythfeld. 7 February, 
38 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2141. Demise by John Mason and John Ely, to Robert Blakes- 

welle, Adam Turvynge, John Chateryg the elder, and Thomas Hygges, of 
two tenements, one called, 'le Herteshede,' in Seint Jonestrete, in the 
parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bars of Westsmythfeld, which 
the said grantors had of the grant of the said Robert Blakeswelle. 

1 September, 25 Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2142. Grant by Robert Blakeswelle, baker, to John Mason and 

John Ely, of that tenement, which, together with Katherine his late wife, 
he had of the grant of John Salman and Margaret his wife, and also of a 
tenement called 'le Herteshede' which, with his said late wife, he had of 
the grant of William Hanewell and Juliana his wife, which said tenements 
were situate in Seint Jonestrete, in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without tha 
bars of Westsmythfeld. 26 August, 24 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2143. Grant by William Hanewelle of London, and Juliana his 

wife, to liobert Blakeswelle, baker, and Katheriue his wife, of a tenement 
called ' le Herteshed ' in Seynt Joustret, in the parish of St. Sepulchre, in 
the suburbs of London, which the said grantors had of the feoffment of 
Thomas Wayte the elder and Thomas Wayte the younger. 2 June, 
17 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2144. Letter of attorney by William Ilanewelle of London, and 

Juliana his wife, authorising William Goldington, gentleman, to deliver to 
Robert Blakeswell, baker, and Katherine his wife, seisin of the tenement 
called ' le Herteshede ' in Seynt Jonstret, in the parish of St. Sepulchre. 

2 June, 17 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2145. Release by John de Padyngton, son and heir of Henry de 

Padyngton, to William Hanewelle of London, and Juliana his wife, of his 
right to a tenement called ' le Heiteshede ' in St. John Street, without West 
Smythefelde in the parish of St. Sepulchre, which the said William and 
Juliana had of the feoffment of Thomas Wayte the elder and Thomas 
Wayte the younger. 7 September, 8 Henry VI. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2146. Letter of attorney by Thomas Wayte, the elder, authorising 

Thomas Wayte the younger, to deliver to William Hanewelle of London, 
and Juliana his wife, seisin of a tenement called ' le Herteshede ' in 
St. John Street, without Westsincthefcld, in the parish of St. Sepulchre. 
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B. 2147. Surrender by Alice, late the wife of William Stowe, to the 
prior of the Charterhouse, of three tenements in Seynt Jonestrete, without 
the bars of West smythef eld. 12 August, 4 Henry IV. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2148. Demise by Thomas Wayte the elder, and Thomas Wayto the 

younger, to William Hanewelle of London, and Juliana his wife, of a 
tenement called ' le Herteshede ' in St. John street without Westsmethefeld, 
in the parish of St. Sepulchre, which they, with Matthew Wayte, had of the 
feoffment of John de Padyngton, son and heir of Henry de Padyngton. 
1 September, 8 Henry VI. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2149. Demise by William Stowe and Alice his wife, to Nicholas 

Edward, baker, and Alice his wife, of a tenement, &c., in Seint Jonestrete 
without Westsmethefeld. 2 August, 13 Richard II. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2150. Duplicate of B, 2149. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2151. Demise by William Stowe, baker, of Seint Jonestrete 

without Westsmethefeld, to Nicholas Basile, hatter, and Isabella his wife, 
of a tenement in Seint Jonestrete, for seven years. 9 February, 
7 Richard II. 

Middx. B. 2152. Demise by William Stowe, to Nicholas Hatter, de Baayle, and 

Isabella his wife, of two shops in Seint Jonestrete, Westsmethefeld. 
27 September, 10 Richard II. 

Middx. B. 2153. Release by Juliana de Padyngton, widow, to William 

Walworth, William do Halden, Thomas de Sauton, citizens of London, 
and others, of her right, upon the death of John de Mitford her father, 
to a garden in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Smethefeld. 
Easter-day, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2154. Demise by William Goderych of London, and Walter Mayn 

of Westsmethefeld, to Richard Fryene and Alice his wife, of a tenement 
in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Westsmethefeld, in 
Clerkenwellestrete, rendering yearly for the same a rose. 19 May, 
1 Richard II. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2155. Grant by Ralph de Redyug, to Simon Frensshe and Hawise, 

his wife, of a messuage in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar 
of Westsmethefeld. 8 April, 44 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2156. Grant by John Marsshal, vicar of Stokeburi, co. Kent, and 

Ralph de Redyng, to Simon Frensshe and Hawise his wife, of a messuage 
in (he parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Westsmethefeld. 5 July, 
39 Edward III. Two seals. 

Middx. B. 2157. Grant by Robert Gerard, chaplain, to William de Netles- 

welle of London and Gunnora his wife, of a messuage with garden, in 
the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Westsmethefeld. 1 April, 
41 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2158. Release by Adam Costard and Alice his wife, to Simon 

Frensshe and Hawise his wife, of their right to a tenement and shop in 
Clerkenewellestrete, without the bar of Westsmethefeld, in the parish of 
St. Sepulchre. 13 May, 39 Edward HI. Portion of seal. 

Middx. B. 2159. Final agreement between Henry de Padyngton, plaintiff, and 

John de Berdeu and Matilda his wife, deforciants, of two messuages and 
four shops, &c., in the parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of West- 
smythefeld. Octave of St. John the Baptist, 37 Edward III. 



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Middx. B. 2160. Grant by Alice called 'Newmannes' of Stanstede, to Roger 

do Loppedclle and Isabella his wife, for iheir lives, of a tenement in the 
parish of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Westsmethefekl, which had 
descended to the grantor upon the death of her sister Alice, called ' de 
Wyght,' with remainders to Hawise the daughter of the late Henry Colot 
and of the aforesaid Isabella, and to the right heirs of the said Roger and 
Isabella, and to John son of Henry Colet. Thursday after Christmas-day, 
1349, and 23 Edward III. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2161. Duplicate of B. 2160. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2162. Release by Agn?, late the wife of Geoffrey de Padintone, to 

Fulk de Padintone, of her right of dower in two messuages in the parish 
of St. Sepulchre, without the bar of Westsmethefeld, in Clerkenewelle 
strate. Monday after St. Peter in Cathedra, 17 Edward II. Seal. 

Middx. B. 2163. Demise by Richard Roche, prior of the Charterhouse, to Sir 

Thomas Thwaites, of a tenement adjoining to that house ; and agree- 
ment by the said Sir Thomas to renounce his claim to a cell and 
chambers with dwelling-house, adjacent to the said Charter house. 6 August, 
15 Henry VII. 

Middx. B. 2164. Release by Joan de Stowe, daughter of Roger de Stowe, of 

the 'parish of St. Sepulchre without the bar, to William de Stowe, her 
uncle, of her right to a tenement in the said parish, and to a mill in 
Ferenecroft in the parish of St. Mary, Clerkynewelle. Michaelmas-day, 
47 Edward III. Seal. 

[Notts.] B. 2165. Grant by Nicholas the prior, and the convent of Beauvale, 

binding themselves and their successors, to pray for John Stanhope of 
Houghton, and lady Katherine his wife. 12 December, 1486, and 
2 Henry VII. Fragment of seal. 

Middx. B. 2166. Demise by John "Wolsyngham, prior of the Charterhouse, 

to Nicholas Balegh and Margaret his wife, for fifty years, of a garden 
adjoining to land of the Charterhouse. 31 August, 22 Edward IV. Two 
seals. 

Endorsed : Memorandum of a further agreement relative to the said 
garden between Richard Roche, then prior of the Charterhouse, and the 
said Margaret, widow, late the wife of Nicholas Balegh. 14 April, A.D. 149G. 

Middx. B. 2167. Duplicate of B. 2166. 

Middx. B. 2168. Release by William Berkeley, son and heir and executor of 

the will of Maurice Berkeley, knight, the executor of the will of John 
Popham, knight, to Edmund Storor, prior of the Charterhouse, of his 
right to a dwelling-house and gardens, with ' heyhous ' and stable, &c., 
adjacent to land of that house. 4 January, 1C Edward IV. fragment of 
seal. 

Middx. B. 2169. Demise by William Stowe, of London, and Alice his wife, 

to Nicholas Edward, of the same, for seven years, of a tenement and garden 
adjoining land belonging to the Charterhouse. 7 May, 8 Richard II. Two 
seals. 

Middx. B. 2170. Grant by Katherine Gravesende, widow, to John Stone, 

gentleman, Bartholomew Rede and Nicholas Nynys, aldermen of London, 
and others, of a tenement or great messuage in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Newgate, in the ward of Farynton Without, in which Thomas 
Brian, knight, late chief justice of the Common Pleas, lately dwelt. Also 
appointment of Thomas Bathe, Thomas Platte, .John Millis, John Ovy and 
Christopher Wursoppe, as her attorneys, to deliver seisin thereof. 28 October, 
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[Middx.] B. 2171. Demise by John Stone, gentleman, Bartholomew Rede and 
Nicholas Nynes, aldermen of London, and other?, to Robert Rede, knight, 
one of the justices of the King's Bench, of a tenement or great messuage 
in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgate in the wan.1 of Faryngton 
Without, which they had of the grant of Katharine Gravesende, widow. 
Also letter of attorney appointing Robert Hall, warden of Ludgate gaol, 
and Richard Pynson, as their attorneys, to deliver seisin thereof. 28 June, 
17 Henry VII. Three seals and portion of seal. 

[Midd x.] B. 2172. Release by John Bolle of Charthain co. Kent and Joan his wife, 
one of the kinswomen and heiresses of William Moyle, viz. daughter of 
Agnes Hovynton the sister of the said William, and by Thomas Pope of 
Godmersham in the said county and Joan his wife, another daughter of 
the said Agnes, to Thomas Prowyk serjeant at law, Bartholomew Rede, 
and Stephen Jenyns, to the use of Robert Rede, knight, of their right 
to a messuage or tenement in the parish of St. Sepulchre without 
Newgate in the ward of Faryngdon Without, late in the occupation of 
Thomas Bryan, knight, late chief justice of the Common Pleas. 8 July, 
17 Henry VII. Four seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2173. Receipt given by William, prior of St. Bartholomew's, West- 
smythfeld, to the prior of the Charterhouse, for a quit-rent issuing out of a 
tenement in St. John street without the Barres of Smythfeld, at ' le 
two elmys,' in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgate. Morrow 
of Midsummer day. 4 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] B. 2174. Demise by John Walsyngham, prior of the Charterhouse, to 
William Flete of St. John's street, of a tenement called 'the Belle' late 
a brewhouse, &c., in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgate at the 
yearly rent of fifty shillings. 21 June, A.D. 1478, and 18 Edward IV. 
English. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2175. Demise by Edmund Storer, prior of the Charterhouse, to 
Thomas Higges, for twenty years, of a tenement and garden in Charterhouse- 
lane in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgate, 27 May, 10 Edward IV. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2176. Release by Thomas Bawd, of the county of Hertford, esquire, 
John Leventhorp, Ralph Grey and others, to William Moyle, John 
Bekyngham, Ralph Hofgman, and William Tovmland, of their right to 
land in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgate, in the suburb of 
London, in the ward of Faryngdon Without. 28 February, 23 Henry VI. 
Seven seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2177. Demise by Thomas Bawd of the county of Hertford, esquire, 

John Leve'uthorp, Ralph Grey and others, to William Moyle, John 
Bekyngham, Ralph Hogman, and William Townland, of land in the parish 
of St. Sepulchre without Newgate, in the ward of Faryngdon Without. 
Witnesses : Henry Frowyk, mayor, Stephen Forster and Hugh Wyche, 
sheriffs, of London, William Combes, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). 31 January, 23 Henry VI. Seven seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2178. Letter of attorney by Thomas Bawd, John Leventhorp, 
Ralp'h Gray and others, authorising Stephen Clampard to deliver to William 
Moyle and others, seisin of land in the parish of St. Sepulchre without 
Newgate, in the ward of Faryngdon Without. 31 January, 23 Henry VI. 
Seven seals. 

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[Middx.] B. 2179. Demise by John Conesby and Richard Mordon, clerks, to 
Thomas Bawd and John Leventhorp, co. Herts., esquires, Ralph Gray, 
and others, of land in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Newgale, which 
they the said John and Richard had of the grant of Robert Wyngefeld, 
knight, Robert Cavendish and Robert Wode of Ipswich. Witnesses : 
Thomas Catworthe, mayor, Nicholas Wytbld and John Norman, sheriffs, of 
London, William Combes alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
21 November, 22 Henry VI. Two seals. 

[Miildx.] B. 2180. Grant by William Stowe and Alice his wife, to William 
Walworth, William de Halden, Thomas Sauton, John Kays, Martin Elys, 
parson of the church of St. Faith under St. Paul's, Roger de Farendon, 
parson of St. Margaret, Lothbury, and Richard de Wermyngtou, chaplain, 
of all lands, tenements, &c., in Seintjonestrete in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Newgate, which they had of the feoffment of William Netewelle 
of London. 18 February, 49 Edward III. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2181. Demise by Philip Kays, clerk, Hervey Rookhawe of London, 
William Aleyn, chaplain, and Thomas Clerk of Fulham, to Henry Bamme of 
London and Margaret his wife, late the wife of Robert Lucas, of all lands, 
tenements, &c., in the parishes of St. Sepulchre without Newgate, St. Mary 
Magdalen in Oldefisshstrete, St. Vedast in Westchepe and St. Stephen in 
Walbroke, and elsewhere in London, which had been originally granted 
by Robert Lucas and Margaret his wife, to Hugh Malpas. John Ive, clerk, 
and Hardewyn Frankforde, and subsequently granted by the said Hugh 
Malpas to the present grantors. Witnesses : Nicholas Exton, mayor, 
William More and William Staundon, sheriffs, of London, and others 
(named). 2 December, 10 Richard II. 

[Middx.] B. 2182. Grant by Richard de Bitton of London, to John Bays and 
Thomas Macy, clerk, of the brewhouse, &o., in Holbourne in the parish of 
St. Sepulchre without Newgate, which he had of the feoffment of William 
Andreu and Cicely his wife. Witnesses : John Pecche, mayor, James de 
Thame and William de Holbech, sheriffs, of London, John de Chichestre, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). 4 July, 36 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2183. Grant by Nigel de Lutterwoith, clerk, to Nicholas de 
Wyght and Alice his wife, of a toft in the parish of St. Sepulchre without 
Newgate and without the bar of West Smethefeld. Sunday after 
St. Matthew, 7 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2184. Release by Emma, daughter and heiress of Henry Knight of 
London, to Richard de Gloucestre, cleric, of her right to a shop which 
was her father's, in the parish of St. Bride, Fleet Street. Saturday after 
SS. Peter and Paul, 10 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2185. Grant by Geoffrey de Bisseye, to his son Fulk, of a 
messuage without the bar of Smethefeld, in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Neugate. Wednesday before Michaelmas, 13 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2186. Grant by Thomas de Kyngeston of London, to John de 
Cauntebrigge of the same, of a tenement and garden in the parish of St. 
Botolph without Bysshopesgate, which the grantor purchased from 
Robert Vereby called ' Girdelere.' Witnesses : John Louekyn, mayor, 
John Torgold and William Dykman, sheriffs, of London, John le Lytle, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). 7 October, 41 Edward III. 
Seal. 

Middx.] B. 2187. Release by Thomas de Kyngeston of London, to John de 
Cauntebrugge of the same, of his right to a tenement with a garden, in the 
parish of St. Botolph without Bisshopesgate. Witnesses : John de Berne*, 



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mayor, William de Walworth and Kobert de Cayton, sheriffs, of London, 
John Lytle, alderman of that ward, aud others (named). Friday, feast 
of St. Nicholas the Bishop, 44 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2188. Release by Peter de Poumfrit of London, to Nicholas 
Poungg of the same, of his right to houses, called ' Stonhuys,' in the parish 
of St. Botolph without Bisschopisgate. Witnesses : Henry Darcy, mayor, 
Walter Neal and Nicholas Crane, sheriffs, of London, Richard de la Pole' 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). Thursday before St. Laurence' 
A.D. 1338, and 12 Edward III. Seal. 

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[Middx.] B. 2189. Grant by John de Cauntebrigge of London, to William de 
Halden, William de Walworthe, citizens of London, John de Middelton, 
Nicholas Heryng, John Bays and William Stowe, of a tenement with 
houses thereon called ' Stonhous ' and a garden in the parish of St. Botolph 
without Bisshopesgate, 6 September, 48 Edward III. 

[Middx.] B. 2190. Demise by Nicholas de Newben, and Margaret his wife, 
sister of Walter de Poterne, to Roger son of Roger Palmer, of a rent 
issuing out of a house and land in the parish of St. Andrew Holeburn, 
rendering yearly for the same three gilly flowers. Witnesses : Gilbert de 
Louecote, Martin le Panneler, and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2191. Grant by Robert son of Jordan de Purtepol, to Adam de 
Basinghes of London, of lands in the parishes of St. Andrew, Holeburne, 
and St. Pancras, part , abutting upon Purtepol street and ' la Greneweie,' 
and at Purtepol extending to ' le Vrunelane.' Witnesses : Simon son of 
Mary, sheriff of Middlesex, John de Coudr', William Blundus, James 
ad Novum Redditum, Petrus ad Duo Hostia, and others (named) 
[18 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2192. Confirmation by William, son and heir of Cicely late the 
wife of Peter the tailor (cissoris), of the grant by his said mother to Andrew 
son of Andrew Bokeill of land in the street of Purtepole, in the parish of 
St. Andrew, Holeburne. Witnesses : Stephen de Strandia, Gawin Chese, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2193. Release by Richard de Exton, to Nicholas de Exton his 
brother, of his right to lands and tenements in the county of Middlesex, 
and also in the parish of St. Andrew, Holborne. 8 September, 48 Edward III. 
fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2194. Defeasance of a bond given by John de Excestre and Cicely 

his wife, to William Knotte, for the peaceable possession by him of a 
tenement in the parish of St. Andrew, Holbourne. 3 July, 39 Edward III. 
Fragments of two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2195. Receipt by Margaret late the wife of Bartholomew de 
Burghasshe, knight, to Joan late the wife of John de Coupland, for 5 marks 
for her dower, due out of tenements in the ward of Colmanstrete. London 
1 April, 46 Edward III. French. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2196. Demise by John Seman, prior of the Charterhouse, to Henry 
John of London, of a tenement, late a brewhouse, called the * Unycorn ' in 
Martelane, in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London, for 
forty years. 2 February, A.D. 1468, and 8 Edward IV. English. 
Seal. 

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[Middx.] B. 2197. Demise by Laurence son of Milo, to Hervey do Norfolk, of 

lands, &c., in the parishes of St. Andrew, Holeburnestrato, and St. Pancra?. 
Witnesses : Alexander de Norfolk, Uinfrey Buckuinte, Ailwin Chese, 
Adam de Norfolk, and others (named). Twelfth century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2198. Grant by John Robyn of London and Joau his wife, to 

Thomas Colshall of the same, of a tenement in Martlane in the parish of 
St. Olave by the Tower of London. Witnesses : Robert Chichele, 
mayor, John Reynewelle and Walter Cotton, sheriffs, of London, Stephen 
Spelman, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 12 February, 
13 Henry IV. Fragments of two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2199. Demise by William Goldyng, clerk, and Simon atte Halle, 
to Lambert Fermer and Agnes his wife, of a yearly rent of a red rose, 
issuing out of a tenement in Martelane in the parish of St. Olave by the 
Tower of London, together with the reversion of the said tenement upon 
the decease of Roger Walter and Rose liis wife, to whom the said premises 
had been demised by the said Lambert Fermer and Isabella his former wife, 
the said Lambert having subsequently granted the said rent and reversion 
to the present grantors. Witnesses : John Fraunceys, mayor, John Wakelc 
and William Evote, sheriffs, of London, John Hadlee, alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). 19 May, 2 Henry IV. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2200. Release by Roger Chamberlayn of Huntyngdon and Agnes 

his wife, late the wife of Lambert Fermer, esquire, to Robert Arnold, 
Richard Shirwode, John Trayllee, Robert Robyn and Henry Baselee, of 
their right to a yearly rent issuing out of a tenement, &c. in Martlane, in the 
parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London. Witnesses : Richard 
Whityngton, mayor, Nicholas Wotton and Gulfrey Brookj sheriffs, of 
London. 20 March, 8 Henry IV. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2201. Grant by Roger Walter of London and Rose his wife, to 

Lambert Fermer, esquire, and Isabella his wife, of a tenement in Martelane, 
in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of Ijoudou. Witnesses : William 
More, mayor, Roger Elys and William Slieryngham, sheriffs, of London, 
John Hadle, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 1 May, 
19 Richard II. Two seals, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2202. Release by Richard Shirwode of London and John Traillee, 
to Robert Arnold of London, Robert Robyn and Henry Baselee, of their 
right to a tenement, &c., in Martlane, in the parish of St. Olave by the 
Tower of London. Witnesses : Richard Whityngton, mayor, Nicholas 
Wotton and Geoffrey Brook, sheriffs, of London. 7 May, 8 Henry IV. 
Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2203. Release by Simon Pykeman, son of John Aleyn of London, 
to Richard de Kynggesswyneford of the same and Agnes his wife, of his 
right to land with a moiety of a fountain &c., in Martelane in the parish 
of St. Olave by the Tower of London. Witnesses : Andrew Aubrey, 
mayor, Adam Lucas and Bartholomew Denmars, sheriffs, of London, William 
de Brykelesworthe, alderman of that ward, and others (named). Sunday 
after St. Edward the king, A.D. 1340, and 14 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2204. Receipt by William, prior of St. Bartholomew, for a rent 
paid by the prior of the Charterhouse, for a tenement in St. John Street 
without the bars of Smytfeld, at ' two Elmys ' in the parish of St. Sepulchre 
without Newgate. Morrow of Midsummer day. 19 Henry VII. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2205. Grant by John atte Wode son of William atte Wode 
of Faukham, co. Kent, and Simon Pykeman, son of John Aleyn of 
London, to Simon Turgys of the same and Margery his wife, of land in 



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Maiteliine, in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London. 
Witnesses : Henry Darcy, mayor, William cle Ponlefraeto and Hugh le 
Marberer, sheriff's, of London, William Curteys, alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). Monday after St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 
13 Edward III. Two seals, one of arms. 

[Middx.] B. 2206. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, to Thomai 

Whyte of London, of a shop, &c., in the parish of St. Olave, Silverstret, in 
the ward of Crepulgate, for seventy years. Sunday before Midsummer. 

5 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2207. Grant by William Aldeburgh and Hawise his wife, to John 
Edmond, of their estate in a tenement held from the prior of the Charter- 
house at the yearly rent of a rose, situate in Silverstret, London. 24 October, 

6 Richard II. Two seals. 



[Middx.] B. 2208. Grant by John Edmond, to Richard Rose, ' taillour,' and 
Alice his wife, of his estate in the above mentioned tenement. 4 November, 
6 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2209. Demise by the prior of the Charterhouse, to William 
Aldeburgh and Hawise his wife, of a tenement formerly Sir Michael de 
Northburgh's, the late bishop of London, in Silverstret, at the yearly rent 
of a red rose. 8 March A.D. 1379, and 3 Richard II. Two seals, one 
broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2210. Demise by Robert Arnold of London, Robert Robyn and 
Henry Baselee, to John Robyn, brewer, of London, and Joan his wife, of 
a tenement in Martlane in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London. 
Witnesses : Drugo Barantyn, mayor, William Norton and Thomas Duke, 
sheriffs, of London, Stephen Spelman, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). 21 January, 10 Henry IV. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2211. Release by William de Haklenne, to Stephen Haym of 
Wyuchestre, John Shelford of London, Sir Roger de Faryngdon, rector of 
the church of St. Margaret, Lothbury, and William Stowe of London, of bis 
right to tenements in the parishes of St. Olave, Old Jewry, and St. Margaret, 
Lothbury, which he with others had of the feoffment of Richard cle 
Chestrefeld and Richard de Tyssyngton, clerks. 30 August, 4 Richard II. 

[Middx.] B. 2212. Duplicate of B. 2211, Fragment of seal of arms. 

[Middx.] B. 2213. Conveyance by Dyonisia, late the wife of Milo de Wynton' 
of London, and by Peter and John the brothers and executors of the 
will of the said Milo, to Margery his daughter, of a house in Martelane in 
the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London, bequeathed to her by her 
said father. Witnesses: Sir Gregory de Rokele, mayor, Robert de 
Basyngg' and William le Mazeliner, sheriffs, of London, William de Hade- 
stoke, alderman of that ward, and others (named). [7 Edward I.] 
Two seals, one broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2214. Grant by Peter Turk the elder of London, and Margaret 
his wife and Margery her sister, daughters and co-heiresses of 
Richard de Kyngesswyneforde, to William Warde of London, of a tenement 
in Martelane, in the parish of St. Olave by the Tower of London. Wit- 
nesses : Adam de Buri, mayor, Simon de Mordon and John de Mitford, 
sheriffs, of London, William Holdene, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). Friday the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 
39 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 



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[Middx.] B. 2215. Release by Adam de Colcestria of London, and Dyonisia dc 

Benchesham his wife, late the wife of Andrew de Bencbesham, to 
Philip le Talyour of London, of their right to land and houses thereon, in 
the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles (de macellis). Witnesses : 
Sir Ralph de Sanwyco, warden, Walter le Wythe and John Wade, sheriffs, 
of London, William de Farendon, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). Seal. 

Endorsed: Inrolled in the Husting of London, Monday after Ash 
Wednesday, 14 Edward I. 

[Middx.] B. 2216. Receipt by William, prior of St. Bartholomew's in West 

Smytfeld, given to the prior of the Charterhouse for payment of a rent 
issuing out of a tenement in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles 
(de macellis). Morrow of Midsummer. 19 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] B. 2217. Receipt similar to B. 2216, dated 18 Henry VII. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2218. Receipt similar to B. 2216, dated 17 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] B. 2219. Demise by Edmund, prior of the Charterhouse, to 
Margaret Wake, widow, of a tenement and two stables in Pentecost lane, 
in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas). 6 October, 
A.D. 1476, and 16 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2220. Release by John Philip of London, to John Bedham of 

the same, of his right to a shop, &c., in the parish of St. Nicholas in 
the Shambles (ad macellas). 8 June, 12 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2221. Grant by William Baron,.esquire, to John Bedham of London, 

Richard Watton, clerk, and John Philip, of a shop, &c., in the parish of 
St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas), which he, with Thomas Dru 
and John Lurchyn, had of the demise of John Bedford and John Scott, 
both of London. Witnesses : Richard Lee, mayor, Robert Drope and 
Richard Gardyner, sheriffs, of London, John Lamberd, alderman of that 
ward, and others (named). 3 September, 10 Edward IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2222. Receipt similar to B. 2216, dated 4 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] B. 2223. Demise by John Bedford and John Scott, both of London, 

to William Baron, Thomas Dru and John Lurchyn, of a shop, &c., in the 
parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas). Witnesses : Henry 
Frowyk, mayor, Stephen Forsler and Hugh Wyche, sheriffs, of London, 
William Wetenhale, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 14 May, 
23 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2224. Letter of attorney by John Bedford and John Scott, both of 

London, authorising William Mojle and Hugh Talbot to deliver to William 
Baron, Thomas Dru and John Lurchyn, seisin of a shop, &c., in the parish 
of St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas). 14 May, 23 Henry VI. 
Two seals, one broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2225. Release by John Brokle, alderman of London, to Robert 
Clopton, alderman of that city, of his right to a tenement in the parish of 
St. Nicholas in the Shambles (apud macellas). 23 May, 21 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2226. Grant by Thomas Knolles of London, John Langeley and 

Thomas Lavyngton, to William Baron and Joan his wife, of a shop, &c., in 
the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas). Witnesses : 
Stephen Broun, mayor, Hugh Dyk and Nicholas Yoo, sheriffs, of London, 
William Wetenhale, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 13 May, 
17 Henry VI. Two seals. 



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[Middx.] B. 2227. Grant by John Wasshbourne of London, to Thomas Knolles, 

John Langeley and Thomas Lavyngton, of a shop, &c., in the parish of 
St. Nicholas in the Shambles (ad macellas), which he had of the feoffment 
of Margaret Coventre of London, widow of Robert Large, alderman of the 
same, and of Geoffrey Feldyng. Witnesses : William Estfeld, mayor, 
William Hales and William Chapman, sheriffs, of London, Nicholas Yoo, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). 22 May, 16 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2228. Demise by Margaret Coveutre, widow, Robert Large, 

alderman of London, and Geoffrey Feldyug, to John Wasshbourne of the 
same, of a shop in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles, which they 
had of the f eoffmeut of the said John Wasshbourne. YV itnesses : Robert 
Otley, mayor, Thomas Bernewelle and Simon Eyr, sheriffs, of London, 
John Paddesley, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 2 April, 
13 Henry Vt. Three seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2229. Demise by John Teryngton, clerk, to John Mason, clerk, of 

a shop with houses in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles, which he 
had of the feoffment of Isabella, late the wife of Edmund Grymston late 
of London. Witnesses: John Brokleye, mayor, Thomas Chalton and 
John Lyng, sheriffs, of London, John Paddesle, alderman of that ward, 
and others (named). 21 March, 12 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2230. Demise by John Mason, clerk, to John Teryngton, clerk, 

and Robert Kyngesson of London, of a shop with houses (see B. 2229,) 
in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles. Witnesses : The same as 
in B. 2229. 23 March, 12 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2231. Release by John Costantyn, son and heir of John Costantyn 

of London, to John Mapulstede, prior of the Charterhouse, of his right to 
lands and tenements in the lanes of St. Nicholas in the Shambles, and Pente- 
costlane, and also to rent issuing out of the same. 5 February, 10 Henry 
VT. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2232. Sale by John Bas of London, executor of Lucy atte Stone, 

late the wife of John atte Stone, to Katherine late the wife of William 
Wasshbourne, John Wiring and Richard Tykenore, all of London, of a 
shop &c. in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles, part of the tenements 
bequeathed by the said testatrix for pious uses to the said executor, with 
remainder on his death to the rector and four lawful men of the said 
pnrish. Witnesses : Sir Baldwin Radyngton, warden, Gilbert Maughfeld 
and Thomas Newenton, sheriffs, of London, John Fraunceys, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). 12 September, 16 Eichard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2233. Release by Ralph atte Ree of St. Albans and Christina his 

wife,' to John More and William Essex of London, of their right to lands and 
tenements in Pentecostelane, in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles 
31 January, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2234. Grant by John de Barton, to Richard de Stonham of 

Loud'on and Margery his wife, of a shop with houses in the parish of 
St. Nicholas in the Shambles. Witnesses : James Andreu, mayor, John 
Turgold and William Dikeman, sheriffs, of London, John de Chichestre, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). 26 May, 42 Edward III. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2235. Release by Clement de Ware brother of Nicholas de Ware 
late of London, to Luke de Ware of London and Agnes his wife, of his 
right to the shop formerly belonging to his late brother, in the parish of 
St Nicholas in the Shambles. Witnesses : Stephen de A.byndoue, mayor, 



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William de Bodelee and Hamo Godchep, sheriffs, of London, Nicholas de 
Farndon, alderman of that ward, and others (named). Sunday the morrow 
of SS. Philip and James, 9 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2236. Grant by , to Luke Ware and Agnes his 

wife, of a shop in the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles. Witnesses : 
Stephen de Abyndon, mayor, [William] de Bodelee and Hamo Godchep, 
sheriffs, of London, Nicholas de Farndon, alderman of that ward, and others 
(named). Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 9 Edward II. 
Two seals. Much injured. 

[Middx.] B. 2237. Grant by Philip le Tayllur of London, to Nicholas de 

Wynton' his fellow citizen, upon the latter's marriage with his daughter 
Roysia, of a rent issuing out of his tenements in Pentecosteslane, &c., in 
the parish of St. Nicholas in the Shambles. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de 
Sandwyco, warden, Salomon le Cotiller and Fulk de Sancto Edmundo, 
sheriffs, of London, and others (named). Friday in Easter Week, 
A..D. 1290 and 18 Edward I. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2238. Release by Ralph de Thony son and heir of Roger de 

Thouy of Kyrklynge, to Richard de Chigewelle of London, of a rent 
payable by the said Richard for shops in Old Fish Street (in veteri 
piscaria). Witnesses : Henry le Waleys, mayor, Thoiras Saly and 
Richard le Mercer, sheriffs, of London, John le Blund, alderman of that 
ward, and others (named). 

Endorsed : In the parish of St. Nicholas Coldabey. 
[Middx.] B. 2239. Receipt similar to B. 2216. dated 16 Henry VII. 

[Middx.] B. 2240. Demise by Robert le Blund son of John May of London, 

to Richard de Chyggewelle of the same, of a shop in the parish of St. 
Nicholas le Coldabbay, London, for ten years. Witnesses : Ralph de 
Brumle, John de Chyggewelle, Richard le Paumer, William de Holeburne, 
Richard de Hakeney, Thomas de Bixle, Henry de Fingery, Richard Long, 
William Aubin, Roger le Proude, Walter de Woxebrigge, Robert le Ster, 
and Leon' the clerk (clerico). Easter, 52 Henry III. 

[Middx.] B. 2241. Release by Idonia daughter of Elias Husee and late the 

wife of Robert de Chigewelle, to John de Gloucestre of London, of her 
right to a tenement with houses in the parish of St. Nicholas, Coldabbey. 
Saturday the morrow of St. Vincent, 1 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 
Endorsed : Oldefischstrete. 

[Middx.] B. 2242. Grant by Hobert de Chikewelle son and heir of Richard de 

Chikewelle of London, to John de Gloucestre of the same, of a house and 
shop in the parish of St. Nicholas Coldabeye. Witnesses : Hamo de 
Chikewelle, mayor, John Hauteyn and Henry Darci, sheriffs, of London, 
Richard de Bettoigne, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Sunday the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, 1 Edward III. Seal. 
Endorsed: Oldefyschstrete. 

[Middx.] B. 2243. Release by Robert de Chikewelle son and heir of Richard de 

Chikewelle of London, to John de Gloucestre of the same, of his right to 
a tenement and three shops with a yearly rent, in the parish of St. Nicholas 
Coldabeye. Witnesses : The same as in B. 2242. Wednesday after 
St. Lucy the Virgin, 1 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2244. Grant by Thomas Bamme of London, to William Aiscoigh, 

bishop of Sarum, John Norys, Thomas Danyell, William Lowe, esquires, 
Edward Ellesmere and Thomas Luce, of a tenement in Woodestrete in the 



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parish of St. Michael in Hoggenlane. Witnesses : John Olney, mayor, 
Robert Home and Geoffrey Boleyne, sheriffs, of London, William Cantlovve, 
alderman of that ward, and others (named). 19 June, 25 Henry VI. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2245. Grant by Henry Bamme of London, to Thomas Donyngton 

and Nicholas Braunston, of his lands, tenements, and rents in the parishes 
of St. Michael in Wodestrete, St. Vedast, and St. Mary Magdalen by 
Oldefysshstrete. Witnesses : Richard Whityngton, mayor, Nicholas 
Wotton and Geoffrey Brook, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 
15 November, 8 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2246. Release by Stephen Thorpe and John Dancastre, citizens 

of London, to Henry Bamme of the same, of their right to tenements in 
the parish of St. Michael, Wodestrete. Witnesses : John Schadeworthe, 
mayor, William Fremelyngham and William Venour, sheriffs, of London, 
and others (named). 16 June, 3 Henry IV. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2247. Grant by Richard de Rothyngge of London and Radegund 

his wife, to Katberirie, executrix and late the wife of John le Moigne of the 
same, of a chamber and yearly rent in certain tenements in Thamiseetrete, 
in the parish of St. Michael, Caundelwykstret, which were sold by the said 
Katharine to the said Richard and Radegund. Witnesses : Simon 
Fraunceys, mayor, Walter Forester and Thomas de Brandon, sheriffs, of 
London, John Louekyn, alderman of that ward, and others (named). 
Saturday after St. Augustin, 30 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2248. Sale by Katherine, executrix and late the wife of John 

le Moigne of London, to Richard de Rothyngge of the same and Radegund 
his wife, of all the said John's tenements in Thamisestret, in the parish 
of St. Michael, Candelwykstret. Witnesses : The same as in B. 2247. 
Saturday after St. Dunstan, 30 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2249. Release by Katherine, executrix and late the wife of John 

le Moigne of London, to Richard de Rothyngge of the same and Radegund 
his wife, of her right to tenements in Thamisestret in the parisli of St. 
Michael Candelwykstret. Witnesses : The same as in B. 2247. 
Sunday before Michaelmas, 30 Edward III. Seal broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2250. Duplicate of B. 2247. Fragments of two seals. 

[Hants.] B. 2251. Release by Feya late the wife of Roger Selewyne, to Sir 

Henry Esturmy, of her right to land within the manor of Lys. Wit- 
nesses : Richard de la Bury, Godfrey de Heldeham, John de Flexam, 
Walter de la Punde and Geoffrey Apel. [Henry III.] 

[Hants.] B. 2252. Release by Henry de Foxcote, to Henry Esturmy, of u rent 
in Lys. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey de Nevil and Richard Esturmy, knights, 
William Spileman, and others (named). Burebach, Thursday before St. 
Peter ad Cathedram, 44 Henry III. 

Hants. B. 2253. Letter of attorney by Robert Rengeborne, esquire, and 

Elizabeth his wife, authorising George Enderwike to receive from Henry 
Longe, John Barowe and Thomas Elmes, seisin of the manor of Lys 
Sturmye. Perleygh, 20 April, 13 Edward IV. 

[Devon?] B. 2254. Grant by Walter de Lywere, to Richard Snellard vicar of 
Hatherlegh, of messuages, lands and tenements at Lywere with a mill, wood 
and meadow there, with land and a park called ' Churnepark ' in Westfuslegh 
in the manor of Hatherlegh, and commoa of pasture there. Tuesday after 
Michaelmas, 35 Edward III. 



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[Glouc.] B. 2255. Release by Thomas son and heir of Walter atte Chaurnbre 
of Longebergh, to Sir Richard son of Thomas Letice of Longebergh, 
chaplain, of his right to lands in Longebergh (Longborough). Feast of 
St. Mark the Evangelist, 17 Edward III. 

[Clone.] B. 2256. Release by William le Brun with the assent of Matilda his 
wife, to the abbot of Bruerne, of a tenement in Langeberuwe (Longborough), 
in frank almoin, with the right of presentation to the church of Lange- 
boruwe, the abbot granting them in exchange a messuage and lands in 
Scenescot (Seasoncote). Witnesses : Thomas de Sceneseot, Elias de 
Foxcot, Richard Labaunk, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Warw.] B. 2257. Grant in frank almoin by John son of Geoffrey de Longeleia, 
to the monks of Bordesley, of land in Longewowe and Brademedeforlong. 
Witnesses : William de Burleia, Simon de Stokes, William Jeri and others 
(named). Thirteenth Century. Fragment of seal. 

[Glouc.] B. 2258. Grant in frank almoin by Walter de Forro, to the monks of 
Bruerne, of a rent payable by John le Brun of Suth Norton, for a tenement 
in Langeberuwe. Witnesses : Thomas Gulafre de Bachesore, Thomas son 
of Philip de Scesnecot, Adam de Condicot, John de Fifide, Simon Swell, 
Richard de Morton, and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 2259. Grant by John, prior of Maxstok, to Richard de Hastang 
and Margaret his wife, of land in Long Ichinton (Itchington), lying upon 
Luttulhul. Midsummer Day, 1 1 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Warw.] B. 2260. Release by John Oddyngseles, lord of Longychynton 
(Long Itchington), to Hugh de Merynton of Coventry, of his right to land 
in Longychynton in ' le Crosforlong', and to the advowson of the church of 
Longychynton. 18 January, 13 Edward II. Seal. 

Warw. B. 2261. Confirmation by John de Clynton of Maxstoke, knight, 

kinsman and heir of Sir William de Clynton earl of Huntingdon, of a grant 
in frank almoin by the said earl to John, prior of Maxstoke, of a rent 
issuing out of a messuage arid lands in Longarchynton with the reversion 
of the said messuage and lands, and also of the grant of the homage and 
services of certain of his tenants in Longarchynton. Witnesses : 
Thomas de Asteleye, Baldwin le Frevile, John Pecche and others. [Post 
A.D. 1354.] Injured. 
Endorsed: Copy. 

[Kent.] B. 2262. Demise by Robert Pageman and John Fulke of the parish 

of Higham, to John Moys, of a messuage and houses at Lonwelle, and land 
between Lonwelle and Upscliere, which they had of the grant of John 
Chapman, deceased, abutting upon the roads from Roucliester to Tilberi and 
Gravesende. 15 April, 13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Staff.] B. 2263. Grant in frank almoin 'by Thomas son of Fulcher de 

Ednesoner, to the nuns of Langley, of a rent issuing out of a tenement in 
Longenor (Longnor). Witnesses: Sirs Richard de Hertil and N". de 
Lankeford, John Morel, and others (named). Twelfth Century. 

[Kent.] B. 2264. Confirmation of a demise by Robert Pageman and John 

Fulke of the parish of Higham, to John Moys, on condition of his paying 
them 61., of a messuage and houses at Lonwell, and land between Longwelle 
and Upchere, which they had of the grant of John Chapman, abutting 
upon the road from Rouchestre to Tilberi towards the east, and that from 
Rouchestre to Gravesende towards the south. 15 April, 13 Henry VI. 
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[Kent.] B. 2265. Grant by John Moys of Halgestow in the hundred of Hoo, 

to John Harry of Higham, of the messuage and houses at Lonwelle, and 
land between Lonwelle and Upshere, which he had of the grant of Robert 
Pageman and John Fulke, the feoffees of John Chapman. All Saints 
day, 14 Henry VI. Seal. 

[Heref.] B. 2266. Grant by Walter son of Nicholas de Luda Godefrai, to 
Osbert the sadler (sellario) of Hereford, for twelve years, of land in Luda 
Godefrai lying in Westfelda, Weyforlung, Middelfelda, Estfelda, Crosforlung 
and Fernhulla, rendering yearly for the same one pair of gloves : the grant 
being confirmed upon oath before Lawrence the chaplain of Pipe. Wit- 
nesses : Roger Mercenar', Herebert Mercenar', Hugh Athelard, Walter 
Athelard, William Ermelm, Roger son of John, William Fromon, and Roger 
the scribe (scriptore). Michaelmas, A.D. 1232. 

Salop. B. 2267. Demise by the King, to Richard Palmer of Ludlowe, of the 

site of the late house of the Augustines in Ludlowe, with a garden and 
land called 'leowtward yarde ' and ' le inward yarde,' for twenty-one 
years. 20 December, 31 Henry VIII. 

[Eutl.] B. 2268. Settlement made between the prioress and convent of 

St. Michael, Stanford, and William Erl of Northluffenham, in accordance 
with the decision of the-deans of Stanford, Roteland and Carleby, who had 
been directed by Pope Gregory to enquire into the matters in dispute, by 
which the latter assigns to the prioress certain lands in Northluffenham, 
and also a yearly payment of twelve pence for land there. Tuesday after 
the Invention of the Holy Cross, A.D. 1237. 

Endorsed: Composition made before judges between the prioress and 
convent of St. Michael, Stanford, and William Herle of Lufinham. 

[Eutl.] B. 2269. Release in frank almoin by Michael ' in cimiterio,' son of 

Thomas do Nortluffenham, to the nuns of St. Michael without Stanford, of 
land in Nortluffenham lying upon Rochefurlong. Witnesses : Robert the 
scribe (scriptore), of Sulcoh'p, Robert son of Thomas of the same, Robert the 
scribe, the elder, Adam 'in cimiterio,' Robert son of Hugh de Suthluffenham, 
William son of Geoffrey of Nortlufienham and William Terlle. 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

[ ] B. 2270. Demise by William Chalingworth and Matilda his wife, 

to William Peytevyn, of land in Londeleye at 'le Wynzarde hurne,' 
Luttelkyllemor, ' le Whytacre,' Honewelle, ' le Doselo ' and ' le Medlond.' 
Tuesday, St. Mark's day, 37 Edward III. 

[Norf.] B. 2271. Remission by William de Hakeford, to Sir Hervey de Stanhoge, 

of rents issuing out of lands in Dockinge, viz. in Lukedunedele, Scab- 
bemere, Stapelhowegate, Prestestones, Sikelford'crindel, Calchildele, 
Wilewong, Stapelh'gegate, Gare, abutting upon the way from Dockinge 
towards Burnham, Abotescroft, Gulberdele, Suetewong, and elsewhere in 
Dockinge ; and also of the homage of the tenants of those lands. Wit- 
nesses : Richard son of Nicholas de Dockinge, Sir James Luvel, Roger son 
of Wydo, Robert le Brun of Dockinge, Robert de Clere, Albin de Staunford, 
Robert son of William de Secheford, Roger de Sengez and Richard de 
Brecham. [Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Heref.] B. 2272. Grant by Geoffrey de Feypo, to the nuns of Cornbury, of 

half a seam of corn and half a seam of oats, payable yearly out of his land 
in Lude. Witnesses : Luke, archbishop of Armagh, Th., dean of Hereford, 
A., chancellor of Hereford, Elias de Evesham, canon, Walter de Muchegro?, 



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Milo his son, Nicholas the secular, William de Pipa, Nicholas the prcceutor 
(cantore), Henry Craft, Richard son of Aim-Una, William Amy and Thomas 
de Caple. [A.D. 1218-1226.] Fragment of seal. 
Endorsed : Luyde, Charter of Geoffrey de Feypou. 

[Wilts.] B. 2273. Demise by Stephen, prior of Farleigh, to Stephen le Tannur, 

of land in Lye, lying in Buricrofta and Cumputte, in exchange for other 
lands in the same place. Witnesses : Richard Danesy, Roger Marmium, 
William le Mouner, Walter de Broweye, William Colsuein, and Thomas le 
Lung. A.D. 1285. Seal. 

[Wore.] B. 2274. Grant by Walter sou of Walter, son of Hervey the clerk 

(clerici), of Lega, to John son of Reginald de la Stane of Alcredeswike, of 
land in Lega. Witnesses : Gervase, abbot ofPershore, Robert de Bradvveya 
the chaplain of Lega, Peter de Bradewasse, John Budde and others (named). 
[A,D. 1204-1234.] Fragment of seal. 

[Leic.] B. 2275. Grant by Thomas, lord of Leyra, to his son William, parson 

of Leyra, of 'lands in Leyra with the mill of Steinesberne ; also grant to 
the said William of all lands held by him from the grantor's eldest son 
William, brother of the aforesaid William. Witnesses : James de 
Bisegge, Peter de Cleybroc, William de Martivast, Thomas de Esseby, 
Robert de Leyra, Ralph de Leyra, Thomas, parson of Esseby, and others 
(named). Thirteenth century. Seal. 

[Norf.] B. 2276. Grant by Master Simon Dallyng, clerk, John Martyn, 

parso'n of the church of Outwell, Robert Aunfleys, John Warde, John 
Style, John Nicollasson, and John Heyward, to the abbot of Ramsey, 
promising to pay regularly the rent due from them for a tenement in 
Lenn. 20 March, 21 Henry VI. Three seals. 

[Middx.] B 2277. Confirmation by Hugh le Aguler, to Andrew Bokerell, of (he 

grant of land next Leffisdone in the field called 'vital' croft,' which 
Edhit daughter of Pentecost made to him. Witnesses : Richard Reinger, 
mayor, Roger Due (duce) and Martin son of William, sheriffs, of London, 
Martin the clerk (clerico), sheriff of Middlesex, James de Novo Redditu, 
Eyhvin Chese. and others (named). [10-11 Henry III.] Seal. 

B. 2278. Demise by Thomas de Hovyngham, to Sir John de Neville, 
lord o'f Raby.'cf lands, tenements, rents and services in Lyrtyngton. Sunday 
Michaelmas day. A.D. 1370. Seal, broken. 

B. 2279. Grant by Robert son of John May of London, to Richard 
de Chygewel'le, of the same, of a house and shops in the parish of St. 
Nicholas Coldhabey in Old Fish street, rendering yearly for the same one 
pair of white gloves. Witnesses : Ral['h de Bromle, John de Chygewele, 
Michael de Westmelne and others (named). Thirteenth century. 

B. 2280. Grant by Alice daughter of Ralph Peg, to Andrew 
Bukerel, son of Andrew Bukerel of London, of land [in or near London], 
rendering yearly for the same half a pound of cumin, or one penny. 
Witnesses: Henry de Cokamand Jordan de Coventre, sheriffs, of London, 
John de Cudres, sheriff of Middlesex, Richard Rengery, John Viel, John 
Tulesano, John de Wuburne, Richird de Camerwelle, James de Novo 
Redditu and Robert de Purtepol. [21 Henry HI.] Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2281. Release by Thomas, archbishop of York, to Richard Home, 

Thomas Strete, Robert Sparry and William Stourton, of his right to a 
messuage, shops, quay, &c., in the parish of St. Benet atte Wodewharf in 
the ward of Baynardescastell. Richard [II.] Fragment of seal. 



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[Middx.] B. 2282. Grant by William Gryvelle of the county of Gloucester, and 

Robert Symondson of London, to Eobert Moimtford of the same city, of 
their estate in a tenement in Canwikstrete, which they had of the grant of 
Edmund Gryvelle of London. 18 January, 14 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2283. Receipt by Christopher Grene, collector of the revenues 

of the House of St. John of Jerusalem in England, given to the prior of 
the Charterhouse for the rents of a close called the ' Heronorofte,' of 
a tenement called 'le Elmes,' of tenements in Lothbury, and of a fienement 
in St. John's street called ' Le Hartyshorne,' London. Morrow of 
Michaelmas 21 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2284. Grant by Richard, prior of the Charterhouse, to John Broun, 

of a rent issuing out of all the lands and tenements in London belonging to 
the said House. 25 November, 9 Henry VII. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2285. Release by William Brownyng, esquire, to Henry Tournay 

and William Polter, of his right to messuages and lands, &c., in the parish 
of St. Anthony, London. 9 February. 32 Henry VI. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2286. Demise by Richard Roche, prior of the Charterhouse, to 

Jclm Warde of London, of the inn called ' Le George ' with two tenements 
in Graschyrchestrete, for twelve years. 4 August A.D. 1491,6 Henry VII. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2287. Release by Hardewin Frankeford, to Hugh Malpas and 

John Ive, clerk, of his right to the lands and tenements in London and 
the suburbs which he and they held of the grant of Robert Lucas, of 
London, and Margaret his wife. Feast of St. John ante Portam Latinam, 
5 Richard II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2288. Release by Richard Osbarne of London, executor of the 
will of John Parker of the same, to John Mapulstede, prior of the 
Charterhouse, of his right to the meadow next the moor of London, formerly 
leased by John Okedon, then prior of that house, to the said John Parker. 
Vigil of St. James the Apostle, 4 Henry VI. 

[Middx.] B. 2289. Demise by John, prior of the Charterhouse, to William 

Hillys, of London, for twenty years, of a tenement in ' le Oldechaunge.' 
Morrow of the Purification, 5 Henry IV. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2290. Letter of attorney by Henry Bamme of London and 

Margaret his wife, late the wife of Robert Lucas, authorising Adam 
Bamme to receive seisin of certain lands, tenements, rents and services in 
London and the suburbs thereof. 4 December, 10 Richard II. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2291. Grant by the prior of the Charterhouse, of a monk to pray 

for Roger de Wolferston and Beatrice his wife, and also for Richard, Alice 
and Benet de Cokefeld. 16 June, 11 Richard II. Note at end of deed that 
Roger Wolferston died on 3 August, A.D. 1398, and 22 Richard II. Two 
seals, one of arms broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2292. Grant by the abbot and convent of St. Mary Graces by the 

Kent. Tower of London, to Bawdewyn de Radyngton undertaking to provide a 
monk to sing masses for his uncle Simon de Burley, buried in their church ; 
also grant by the said Bawdewyn, that if the manor of Parrok in the parish 
of Melton near Gravesend should pass out of the hands of the said abbot 
and convent, they are to be free from their said grant. St. Andrew's day, 
17 Richard II. French. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2293. Grant by Richard Forstier and John Wyght of London, to 

John Picaid of the same, of lands, tenements, rents and services in London 
16 September, 4 Richard II. Two seals. 



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[Middx.] B. 2294. Grant by John Picard of London, to Henry Vanner, 

Thomas C'oraewaleys and Robert Erstyle, clerk, of lands, tenements, and 
rents in London. Witnesses: William Wtilworth, mayor, Walter Doget 
and William Knyghtcote, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 
St. Petronilla's day, 4 Richard II. Fragment of seal. 

[Eutl.] B. 2295. Grant by Peter de Nuers with the consent of Isabella 

his wife, to Robert the scribe (scrijitori) , of Scultorp, son of Robert the scribe, 
of a toft in Norluffham, rendering to the grantor yearly, for the same, a root 
of ginger. Witnesses: Sirs Ralph de Bellofago, John Samsun, Robert son 
of Hugh de Suthluffham, Walter Scherehaie, and others (named). Thir- 
teenth century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2296. Grant by the prior and convent of the Charterhouse, to 

Walter Mayn and Lucy his wife, of a rent issuing out of the grantors' 
lands and tenements in London, upon condition of the said rent ceasing 
if the said Walter and Lucy shall be re-enfeoffed before next Michaelmas 
of certain tenements in Clerkenwelstrete granted by them to the King and 
others. 27 May, 2 Richard II. Two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2297. Demise by John Luscote, prior of the Charterhouse, to 

Johu Parker of London, for thirty years, of land called ' le Moremedewe ' 
between land of the lordship of Fynesbury and land of the prior of 
St. Mary's hospital without Bisshopesgate, &c. 2 December, 21 Rcihard II. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2298. Demise by Margaret Northwych, late the wife of John 

Northwych of London, to William atte Forde of the same, for twelve 
years, of a shop with its appurtenances in West Chepe abutting upon an 
alley leading to a tenement called ' le Cardynaleshat.' 22 September, 
49 Edward III. 

[Middx.] B. 2299. Demise by John de Cantebrugge and Master Michael 
de Northburgh, to William de Stowe and Alice his wife, of lands and tene- 
ments at Tybourne, late the property of Michael de Northburgh formerly 
bishop of London, in exchange for a windmill in a place called ' Vernecroft ' 
near Clerkenewelle. 10 March, 47 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2300. Grant by William son of Robert Newman of Warmynton, 

to John de Cauntebrigg of London, and Master John de Burton, parson 
of the church of Black Notteleye co. Essex, of certain tenements, rents and 
services in the suburb of London without Bysshopesgate, or in the city, 
which he had of the feoffment of Reginald Sweyn of Knyghtecote and 
Matilda his wife, the sister of Sir Thomas de Holburne, late rector of the 
church of Chesthonte. Witnesses : John Louekyn, mayor, John Warde 
and Thomas atte Leye, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). Saturday 
after St. Botolph, 41 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2301. Letter of attorney by Reginald Sweyn of Knyghtekote, 

and Matilda his wife, authorising Master John de Burton, rector of the 
church of Black Notteleye^ and John Poynaunt of London, to deliver to 
William son of Robert Newman of Warmynton, seisin of tenements, 
rents, and services in Bisshopesgate Without, or in the city of London. 
Friday after Midsummer, 40 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2302. Release by Reginald Sweyn of Knyghtekote and Matilda 
his wife, to William son of Robert Newman of Warmynton, of their right 
to tenements, rents, and services in Bisshopesgate Without, or in the 
city of London. Friday before St. Lawrence, 40 Edward III. Fragments 
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[Middx.] B. 2303. Release by Adam le Lokyere, son of Thomas le Skynnere of 
Westsmethefelde without the bars of London, to Henry de Basyngge and 
Isabella his wife, of his right to a messuage abutting on the road to 
' la Barnett,' and upon land of St. Bartholomew's hospital in Westsmethe- 
felde. Laytone, Monday after SS. Philip and James. 19 Edward III. Seal. 
Endorsed: Le Belle. 

[Middx.] B. 2304. Grant by Richard Arnald of London, to Sir John de Neville, 
lord of Raby, of a tenement in London, abutting on Mugwelstrete. 
23 February, A.D. 1368. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2305. Release by Emma de Oldefisshstrete, widow, late the wife of 
Nicholas Bastard of London, to John de Hynetone of the same, of her right 
to a tenement in the parish of All Hallows, Bredstrete, which he 
had of the feoffment of Alice Trentemars, relict of William de Salesbury 
of London. Witnesses : Hamo de Chiggewelle, mayor, John de Oxonia 
and Adam de Sarum, sheriffs, of London, John de Causton, alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). Friday the feast of St. Blase, 
17 Edward II. Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2806. Grant by Robert de Balsham of London, to Richard 
. . . . and Juliana his wife, the grantor's daughter, of land in . . 

London. Witnesses : Sir Gregory de Rokesle, mayor 

of London, William de Farendon Sir John 

de Blakethorn, alderman of that ward, and others (named). Feast of the 
Nativity 9 Edward I. Much injured. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2307. Grant by John de Groustoke of London, to John Cory, 

clerk, of a tenement in the parish of St. Botulph without Algate at 
Estsmethefeld, which he had of the feoffment of Adam de Skypton and 
Alice his wife. Witnesses : Henry de Sucton, William de Salesbury, 
Geoffrey Messager and others (named). Fourteenth century. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2308. Release by Alice Billyngburgh, widow, late the wife of 
Richard Billyngburgh of Chikewelle, to Nicholas Mille, William Boylet 
and John Kyffyn, all of London, of her right to a tenement and garden in 
the parish of St. Botolph without Algate, which they had of the feoffment 
of her said late husband. 4 December, 4 Edward IV. 

[Middx.] B. 2309. Letter of attorney by Richard Billyngburgh of Chikwell 
co. Essex, William Spaldyng and William Bernewelle of London, 
authorising Thomas Cosewyn and John Porker to deliver to Nicholas 
Mille, William Boylet and John Kyffyn, seisin of a tenement and garden 
in the parish of St. Botulph without Algate. 10 February, 30 Henry VI. 
Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2310. Grant by Elena Cros daughter of Robert Cros of London, 
to John Cory, clerk, of a messuage and curtilage in Estsmethefelde. in the 
parish of St. Botulph without Alegate, which she had of the feoffment of 
William Bonefaunt, esquire, of London. Fourteenth century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2311. Release by Agnes Bonefaunt, daughter of William Bonefaunt 
of London, to John Cory, clerk, of her right to a messuage and curtilage in 
Estsmethefelde, in the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate. Four- 
teenth century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2312. Release by William Spaldyng and William Bernewelle 
both of London, to Nicholas Mille of the same, of their right to a tenement 
and garden in the parish of St. Botulph without Algate, which they, 
together with Richard Billyngburgh, had of the grant of Margaret late the 
wife of William Holy. Witnesses : William Gregory, mayor, Matthew 
Phelipp and Christopher Wartre, sheriffs, of London, and othera (named). 
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[Middx.] B. 2313. Grant by Thomas Haywode son and heir of Thomas 
Haywode, to the King, of a brewhouse, called ' lo Ram,' at ' La Tourhill ' 
and Estmethefeld and other tenements there. Thursday the feast of the 
Annunciation. 35 Edward III. Faded. Seal broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2314. Kelease by John de Middelton of London, to Nicholas 
Potyn and Henry Derby, of his right to those lands, tenements, rents and 
services, together with two water-mills called ' Crassh mylles ' and a 
hermitage called ' le Swanuesnest' with the meadows, gardens, &c., apper- 
taining to the said mills, in the parish of St. Botolph .... called 
' la Whytechapel ' without Algate in the suburb of London, in Estsmythefeld 
and upon ' le Tourhulle ' ; the reversion of all which lands, &c., had been 
granted by Sir Nicholas Loveyn, knight, to the said John de Middelton, 
Nicholas Potyn and Henry Derby, the same being then in the possession 
of Sir John Pekkebrugge, knight, and Margaret his wife, the sister of the 
said Sir Nicholas Leveyn. Witnesses : Adam Stable, mayor, John 
Northamptone and Robert Launde, sheriffs, of London, and others (named). 
Vigil of All Saints, 50 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2315. Letters patent by Walter, lord de Manny, notifying that an 
agreement having been arranged between him and Sir Michael de North- 
burgh, bishop of London, with reference to the church of the Annuncia- 
tion of Our Lady without Smethefeld, which he had lately founded, it had 
pleased him that the said bishop for the advancement of that church, and 
of the religious house (Charterhouse), which they both intended to found, 
and for the benefit of the said place, might henceforth act as he, the said 
bishop, thougut fit without hindrance from him, or without obtaining 
his consent, if absent. 10 May, A. D. 1361. French. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2316. Grant by Elena Cros (laughter of Robert Cros of London, 
to John Cory, clerk, of a messuage and curtilage in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Alegate. Witnesses: . . . Weston, Peter 
atte Vyngne, Roger atte Ponde and others. Fourteenth century. See 
B. 2310. 



[Middx.] B. 2317. Indenture between Henry Flegge de la Tourhulle, son and 
heir of John Flegge, and Agnes his wife, and John Cory, clerk, protecting 
the latter against any claim for dower on the part of the said Agnes, in the 
messuages, gardens and curtilages lying upon ' la Tourhulle ' and Estsmethe- 
feld in the parish of St. Botolph without Alegate, of which the said John 
Cory had been enfeoffed by the said Henry. 16 April, .21 Edward III. 

[Middx.] B. 2318. Grant by Roger atte Ponde of London, and Juliana his 

wife, to Sir Walter de Ellesworthe, chaplain, of a toft and land with a 
dovecote in Estsmethefeld, in the parish of St. Botulph without Algate. 
Monday after St. Peter in Cathedra, 21 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2319. Grant by John de Horwode of London and his son John, to 
Nicholas de Horwode and Joan daughter of Hamo le Barber, of a 
dwelling house and shops with a garden in Estsmethfeld without Algate. 
23 December, 21 Edward III. Seal and fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2320. Release by William Botevyleyn, knight, to John le Botiller 
of Cotesbroke, of his right to lands, tenements, &c., called ' Wappyngge 
atte Wose,' in Estsmethefeld by the Tower of London, the reversion to 
which had been granted to the said John le Botiller by Thomas son of 
the said William Botevyleyn, and of his right to a rent from the said 
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[Middx.] B. 2321. Grant by Thomas, son of William Boteveleyn, knight, to 
John le Botiller of Cotesbroke, of his reversion of lands, tenements and 
rents called ' Wappingge atte Wose ' in Est Smythefeld by the Tower 
of London. Lexden, Saturday before St. Nicholas, 18 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2322. Grant by Matilda, late the wife of Geoffrey de Henewode 
of London, and by her brother Richard Botoner, to John de Asshebourne, of 
a brewhouse, &c., upon ' La Tourhulle ' in the parish of St. Botolph without 
Alegate. Friday after St. Gregory, 16 Edward III. Two seals, one broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2323. Attainment by Eichard de Walton, chaplain, to John 
Botiller of Cotesbroke, for tenements called ' Wappynge [atte Wose] ' in 
Ebtsmethefelde by the Tower of London, formerly leased to the said 
Richard by Thomas son of William Boteryleyn, knight. 13 February, 
19 Edward III. French. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2324. Release by William de Kent of London, and Katherine his 
wife, daughter of John de Ditton of the same, to Richard de Parys 
also of London, of their right to land, &c., in Estsmethefeld in the parish 
of St. Botulph without Alegate. Monday the feast of St. Gregory. 
15 Edward III. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2325. Grant by William Guile of Hakeneye, to Peter le Draper 
of London, and Joan his wife, of land and houses in the parish of 
St. Botulph without Alegate at Est Smithefeld, by the Tower of London, 
of which he had been enfeoffed by Luke de Thaxstede, clerk. Sunday 
after Martinmas., 6 Edward III. Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2326. Grant by Walter in le Hirne, of Estsrnithfeld, and Deonisia 
his wife, to John de Sudbery, clerk, of London, and Christina his wife, of a 
rent issuing out of three shops in Est Smithfeld in the parish of St. Botulph 
without Alegate, in the suburb of London, which the said John and Christina 
held of the feoff'ment of James le Teuk-re and Roisia his wife. Witnesses : 
Nicholas de Farndon, mayor, John de Grantham and Roger de Ely, sheriffs, 
of London, the prior of the church of the Holy Trinity then alderman of 
that ward, and others (named). Sunday after the Translation of St. Thomas 
the martyr, 17 Edward II. Two seals, one broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2327. Grant by John de Carswelle, to Luke de Thaxsted, clerk, 
of land and houses in the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate at 
Estsmethefeld, by the Tower of London. Sunday the Tigil of the 
Purification, 14 Edward II. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2328. Grant by Emma, late the wife of Thomas le Bedel, 
widow, to Simon le Vanner and John de Carswelle, of land and houses in 
the parish of St. Botulph without Alegate at Estsmethefeld, which he had 
of the gift of the said Simon. Friday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 
10 Edward II. 

[Middx.] B. 2329. Confirmation by Margaret, daughter of Samson Enganet, to 
Edward son of Alexander, ef the grant which her father made to him of 
land in the parish of St. Pancras, and also of a quit-rent. Witnesses : 
Richard Richeman, Gamel de Portepol, John Bockeler, Ailwin Chese 
and others (named). Thirteenth Century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2330. Sale by Roisia, Emma and Clarice, daughters of William 
Le Long of Portepul, to Adum de Basing, of the land held by him from 
Alice their mother, in the parish of St. Pancras. Witnesses : Simon de 
Purtepol, Robert de Purtepol, Ralph douche, William de Leicestria, 
Geoffrey the wheelwright (rotario), John the smith (fabro) and John the 
clerk (clerico). A.D. 1249. Three seals, broken. 

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[Middx.] B. 2331. Demise by Ralpli de Purteple, to Gladewin the carter (care- 
tario), of land of the prebend of Master William de Lichesfeld, a canon of 
St. Paul's, in the parish of St. Pancras. Witnesses : William le Frutur, 
Hugh le Aguler, Martin Brunig and others (named). Thirteenth Century. 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2332. Confirmation by William the tailor (purmentarius), and 
Alice, daughter of Samson Engauet, to Edward, son of Alexander, of the 
grant which the said Samson made to him, of land in the parish of 
St. Pancras, and of rents there. Witnesses : Richard Richeman, William 
Fruitur, Gamel de Portepol, John Bockeler, Ranulph de Portepol, James 
Colyer and others (named). Thirteenth Century. Seal broken, and 
fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2333. Release by Cicely, late the wife of Thomas Buker son 
of Thomas ouker, widow, to Adam de Basing of London, of her right of 
dower in lands, rents, and tenements in the town of St. Pancras without 
London, and in the parishes of St. Giles the Lepers and St. Andrew 
Holeburne. Witnesses : Sir John de Gatesden, Thomas de Dunholinia, 
Ralph Eswy, Richard Derekin, Walter le Bacheler, John de Coudr' and 
others (named). Thirteenth Century. Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2334. Demise by John Pigun son of Ralph Pigun, to Juliana, 
niece of William, vicar of the church of St. Sepulchre without Newgate, 
of land in the parish of St. Pancras, lying in a field called ' Netheresote. 
Witnesses : James de Novo Redditu, Richard Pikot, Richard de Solio, 
John Fundur, Richard sub-dean of St. Sepulchre's and others (named). 
Thirteenth Century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2335. Grant by Roisia, Emma and Clarice, daughters of William 
Le Lung of Purtepol, to Adam de Basing of London, of land in the parish 
of St. Pancras without London. Witnesses : Simon de Gardino, James de 
Novo Redditu. Robert de Purtepol, Peter ad Duo Hostia, William de 
Leicestria, and others (named). Thirteenth Century. Three seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2336. Demise by James son of Ralph the mason (cymentarii), 
to Andrew Bokerell, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, 
lying in Samsoneslo, of the prebend of William de la Fere. Witnesses : 
Richard Renger, mayor, Roger Due (duce) and Martin son of William, 
sheriffs, of London, John Walram, sheriff of Middlesex, Thomas BokerelL 
Robert le Venur, Eylwin Chese, Gamel de Purtepol, Edward de Purtepol, 
Rand' de Purtepol and others (named). [11 Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Miidx.] B. 2337. Grant by John de Gatesden, to Adam de Basinge of 
London, of lands, rents, and buildings which he had of the grant of Thomas 
Bukerel, son of Thomas Bukerel of London, which had descended to him 
from Andrew Bukerel his uncle, formerly mayor of London, in the parishes 
of St. Pancras of Lakentistone ' (Kentishtown). St. Giles the Lepers and 
St. Andrew, Holeburne, rendering yearly to the grantor sixpence or a 
cap of Paris (capellum parts'). Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Mucegros, 
Bartholomew Peche, Imbert Fogeys, and Robert del Ho, Roger de la Dune, 
John de Coudres, sheriff of Middlesex, Thomas de Dunholmia, Simon de 
Clifford, James de la novele rente, Robert de Purtepol, Richard de 
Camerwelle and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2338. Grant by Adam le Tuler and Dionisia his wife, to Adam de 
Basing of London, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, 
part in Sorteloud field. Witnesses : Simon de Gardino, Robert de 
Purtepol, Robert Luvecote, Ralph Clunch, Robert Osegod and Walter the 
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[Middx.] B. 2339. Demise by Martin Brunig, guardian of the heirs of Simon 
Brunig, to Andrew Bukerell, son of Andrew Bukerell, of land in the parish of 
St. Pancras, at Samsonesslo, for ten years. Witnesses : Roger Blundus 
and Simon son of Mary, sheriffs of London, William de la Dune, sheriff of 
Middlesex, Richard de Camerwelle, James de Novo Redditu, Eylwin Chese, 
Gamel de Purtepol, William le Frutur and others (named). 17 Henry III. 
Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2340. Grant by Richard de Bevyndon, to Thomas Starlingg of a 
messuage, wind-mill, land and a rent in the towns of St. Pancras and Iseldon, 
and in the parishes of St. Andrew, Holebourne, and of the Hospital of 
St. Giles the Lepers, without the bar of the Old Temple. Witnesses : 
Richard de Cornhulle, John de Middelton, Henry Cros, John le Chesman, 
William Hamond and others (named). Thirteenth Century. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2341. Grant by James de Novo Redditu, to Adam de Basing of 
London, of a rent issuing out of land in a field called ' Samsonesloghe ' in 
the parish of St. Pancras without London. Witnesses : Simon de Gardino, 
Richard de Camerwelle, Robert de Purtepoll, Ralph Chinch, Robert 
Osegod, Peter ad Duo Hostia and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

Endorsed : James de la Novele Rente, &c. 

[Middx.] B. 2342. Grant by Simon Brunig, to Glademan the carter (caretario), 
of land in the parish of St. Pancras near Purtepol. Witnesses : William 
le Frutur, Hugh le Aguiller, James de Novo Redditu, Ranulph de Purtepol, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2343. Grant by Robert the merchant (mercator), to Andrew Bokerell 
of London, of land in Samsonesslo in the field called ' Vitaliscroft ' rendering 
yearly to the grantor 2d., or one pound of cumin. Witnesses : Richard 
Renger, mayor, Roger Due (duce) and Martin son of William, sheriffs, of 
London, Martin the clerk (clerico), sheriff of Middlesex, James de Novo 
Redditu, Eilwin Chese, and others (named). [11 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2344. Grant by Gamel de Purtepole, to Andrew Bukerel, of land [in 
the parish of St. Pancras]. Witnesses : Roger Due (duce) mayor, Henry de 
Chocham and Stephen Bokerell, sheriffs, of London, Richard son of Walter, 
sheriff of Middlesex, Stephen de Strandia, James de Novo Redditu, Eylwin 
Chese and others (named). [12 Henry III.] Seal. 

Endorsed : Pancras. 

[Middx.] B. 2345. Release by Hugh le Aguler, to Adam de Basing of London, 
of a rent payable by the said Adam for land, part of the lee of Simon 
son of Richard de Clifford, and part of the prebend of Master William de 
Lichefeld, in the parish of St. Pancras without London. Witnesses : 
Sir Simon son of Mary, sheriff of Middlesex, Richard de Camberwelle, 
James ad Novum Redditum, Simon de Clifford, Gilbert ate Luvecothe, Peter 
ad Duo Hostia, and others (named). [Henry III.] 

[Middx.] B. 2346. Demise by John le Noble of Edelmetone (Edmonton), to 
Adam de Basing of London, of land in ' Lakentissetone ' (Kentishtown) 
without London. Witnesses : Richard de Kamerwelle, William de Kaneya, 
Simon de Purtepol, Peter ad Duo Hostia, Richard Gladewine, Geoffrey del 
Hok, Adam Cheze, and others (named). Thirteenth Century. [Seal, 
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[Middx.] B. 2347. llclease by Cicely, daughter of Jordan de Purtepole and 
relict of Ranulph de Purtepole, to Adam de Basing of London, of her 
right to land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, given to her by 
her father on her marriage. Witnesses : Walter le Taylor, Osbert 
de Littlebiri, Walter de Essex the younger, John Curteys, Thomas 
de Wimburne, Eustace de Burewes, William de Laceles and others 
(named). Thirteenth Century. Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2348. Grant by John Pijun, to Andrew Bokerell, son of Andrew 
Bokerell, of land with a mansion house in the parish of St. Pancras without 
London, rendering yearly to the grantor one pound of cumin or 2d. 
Witnesses : Richard Reinger, Walter le Bufle and Michael de Sancta 
Elena, sheriffs of London, Richard son of Walter, sheriff of Middlesex, 
John Travers, Richard de Camerwelle, Aeilwin Chese, James de Novo 
Redditu, and others (named). [16 Henry III.] Seal, broken., 

[Middx.] B. 2349. Release by Walter the tailor (parmentarius) son of 
Aelwred to Adam de Basinges of London, of his right to land in the 
parish of St. Pancras without London lying in a field called ' Herthnote- 
lond.' Witnesses : Simon de Gardino, Richard de Camerewelle, Robert 
de Purtepol and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2350. Grant by Randulph de Purtepole, to Andrew Bokerell, son 
of Andrew Bokerell, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, iu 
a field called ' Homfurlang ' Witnesses : Roger Bluudus and Simon 
son of Mary, sheriffs of London, William de la Dune, sheriff of 
Middlesex, Stephen de Strandia and others (named). [18 Henry III.] 
Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2351. Sale by Thomas le Merser, to Andrew Bukerel, son of 
Andrew Bukerel, of London, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without 
London, lying in a field called ' Nethersohte.' Witnesses : Master William 
de Dona, sheriff of Middlesex, Gerard Bat and Robert Hardel, sheriffs 
of London, Richard Renger, John Viel, Peter de Duobus Hosteis, James 
de Novo Redditu, and others (named). [20 Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2352. Release by Alice Smerewif, daughter of Ralph ad barram 

Holeburne, to Adam de Basinges, of London, of a rent payable by the 
said Adam for lands in the fields of St. Pancras without London. Wit- 
nesses : Richard . de Camberwelle, Simon de Clifford, Robert de 
Purtepol, Peter ad Duo Hostia, James ad Novum Redditum, and others 
(named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2353. Grant by Edith, daughter of Pentecost le Aguler, to 
Adam de Basinges of London, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without 
London. Witnesses : Hamo de Castellis, Richard de Camberwelle, Simon 
de Clifford, James ud Novum Redditum, Peter ad Duo Hostia, Hugh 
le Aguler, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2354. Demise by Simon Broning, to Andrew Bokerell, of land in the 
parish of St. Pancras without London, at Samsoneslo. Witnesses : 
Richard Reinger, mayor, Henry de Chocham and Stephen Bokerel, 
sheriffs, of London, Richard son of Walter, sheriff of Middlesex, and 
others (named). [12 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] B. 2355. Demise by James the goldsmith son of Ralph le Aguler, 
to Andrew Bokerell, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without 
London. Witnesses : Richard Reinger, mayor, Roger Duke (ditee) 
and Martin son of William, sheriffs, of London, Martin the clerk (clerico), 
sheriff of Middlesex, Walter the chaplain, master of the Hospital of 
St. Giles, and others (named). [11 Henry III.] Seal, broken. 



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[Staff.] B. 2356. Letters patent by Thomas de Ednesover to Robert, son of 

William Astinger of Longenover, signifying that he had granted the rent, 
payable by the latter for a tenement in Longenover (Longnor), to the 
nuns of Langley. Thirteenth Century. 

[Middx.] B. 2357. Grant by John son of Ailbern Pecok, to Adam de 
Basing of London, of land in ' La Kentissceton ' in the long field in 
I he parish of St. Paucras without London, rendering yearly to the 
grantor one pair of gloves of the price of a silver halfpenny. Witnesses : 
Richard de Kamerwelle, Geoffrey Attenhoke, William de Kaucia, Simon de 
Gardino, Robert de Purtepol, James de Nove Redditu, and others (named) 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2358. Grant by Hamo de Castellis of London, to Adam de 
Basinges of the same, of land in ' La Kentissceton ' without London, 
in exchange for land in the parish of St. Giles the Lepers. Witnesses : 
Richard de Kamerewelle, William de Kancia, Simon de Purtepol, James 
de Novo Redditu, Adam Cheze, Peter ad Duo Hostia, and others (named). 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

Endorsed : Hamont de Chasteus &c.. 

[Middx.] B. 2359. Grant by John Pijun and Alice his wife, to Andrew Bokerell, 
son of Andrew Bokerell, of land with a mansion house in the parish of St. 
Pancras without London, rendering yearly to the grantors one pound of 
cumin or 2d. Witnesses : Richard Reinger, Walter le Bufle, and Michael 
de Sancta Elena, sheriffs of London, Richard son of Walter, sheriff of 
Middlesex, and others (named). [16 Henry III.] Seal. 
Endorsed : Charter of John Pigon and his wife. 

[Middx.] B. 2360. Grant by Samson Euganet, to Eadward son of Alexander 
Bungy, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, and of a 
quit-rent. Witnesses : Richard Richeman, William Fruiter, Gamel de 
Portepole, Ailwin Chese and others. [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2361. Grant by Alice, relict of Edward de Purtepol, widow, to Adam 
de Basinges of London, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London. 
Witnesses: Richard de Kamberwelle, Simon de Clifford, Robert de 
Purtepol, James ad Novum Redditum, Peter ad Duo Hostia, Gilbert ate 
Luvecoth, Hugh le Aguler, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2362. Sale by Alice, daughter of Samson Enganet and widow of 
Edward de Purtepol, to Adam de Basinges of London of land in the town 
of St. Pancras without London, abutting upon ' la Greneweye.' Witnesses : 
Simon de Clifford, Richard de Camberwelle, Robert de Purtepol, Peter ad 
Duo Hostia, James ad Novum Redditum, and others (named). [Henry JIL] 
Seal, broken. 

[Middx.] B. 2363. Grant by Geoffrey de Otheby, chaplain, to Henry de Bidik 
and Joan his wife, of a messuage, windmill, lands and rents in the towns of St. 
Pancras and Iseldon (Islington), and in the parishes of St. Andrew, Hole- 
bourne, and the hospital of St. Giles the Lepers without the Bar of the Old 
Temple. Witnesses : Richard de Cornhulla, Hugh de Busci, Henry Cros, 
John de Podyuton and others (named). Thirteenth Century. Fragment 
of seal. 

[Middx.] B. 2364. Grant by Adam de Basyngges of London, to William de 
Hadt-stok, son of Augustine de Hadestok of the same, and to his daughter 
Avice, wife of the said William, of lands and tenements and a windmill in 
the towns and parishes of St. Pancras, Iseldon, St. Giles the Lepers and 



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St. Andrew, Holebourne. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey le Rous, Richard 
de Camerwelle, Robert de Lovecote, Robert de Pourtepol, 1 Peter ad Duo 
Hostia, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

B. 2365. Demise by Ranulfde Purtepol, to Adam de Basinges of 
London, of land in the parish of St. Pancras without London. Witnesses : 
Hamo de Castellis, Richard de Camberwelle, Simon de Clifford, Peter ad 
Duo Hostia, James ad Novum Redditum, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Seal. 

Endorsed: La chartre Eandulf de Pnrtepol. 

B. 2366. Release by Robert son of Richard the smith (fabri) at the 
Bar of Smethefeld, to Adam de Basinges, of London, of his right to land in 
the field called ' Walfephescot ' in the parish of St. Pancras without London. 
Witnesses : William de Kancia, Simon de Pourtepol, Richard de 
Kamerwelle, James de Novo Redditu, Peter ad Duo Hostia, Adam Cheze, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

Endorsed : Rob' le fix Ric' le f euro de Smethefeld &c. 

B. 2367. Grant by Adam de Basinges of London, to Simon son of 
Richard de Clifford, of lands in the parish of St. Pancras without London, 
part in a field called ' Vifaker ' in exchange for a rent and land in a field 
called ' Hmiifield.' Witnesses : Richard Abel, Richard de Kameruuelle, 
James de Novo Redditu, Robert de Purtepol, Peter de Duobus Hostiis, and 
others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken. 

Endorsed : La chartre Simon de Purtepol. 

B. 2368. Grant by Roysia, Emma and Clarice, daughters of 
William le Loung of Portepol, to Sir Adam de Basinghes of London, of 
land in the parish of St. Pancras without London, and of a toft where 
their chief mansion was. Witnesses : James de Novo Redditu, Robert de 
Portepol, Peter ad Duo Hostia, William de Leicestria, Ralph Clounche, 
and others (named). [Henry III.] Three seals, broken. 

B. 2369. Demise by Simon son of Richard de Clifford, to Adam de 
Basinges of London, of land abutting on ' la Greneweie ' in the parish of 
St. Pancras without London. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Durem, Serlo del 
Bordhawe, Robert de Purtepol, Peter ad Duo Hostia, James de Novo 
Redditu, Richard de Kamerwelle, William de Leycestria and others (named). 
[Henry III.] Seal. 

B. 2370. Release by Gracian le Palmere and Juliana his wife, to 
Roger de Bedofeld, Matilda his wife and their son Nicholas, of their right 
to the lands and tenements, &c., granted to the said Roger and Matilda and 
their son Nicholas, by William Pyket of London, in Kentyssheton in the 
parish of St. Pancras and in Blemondesbury in the parish of St. Giles the 
Lepers without the Old Temple, and other lands in Leyton co. Essex. 
24 January, 12 Edward III. Two seals, one broken. 

B. 2371. Sale by William Pycot of London to Roger de Bedefeld 
of the same, Matilda his wife and Nicholas their son, of all his goods and 
chattels in his lands and tenements at Kentissheton and Blemoudesbury, 
in the parishes of St. Pancras and St. Giles the Lepers without the Old 
Temple. Monday after Michaelmas, 10 Edward III. Fragments of 
seal. 

B. 2372. Release by Richard de Gloucestre, son and heir of Richard 
de Gloucestre of London, and Juliana his wife, to William Pykot of the 
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parish of St. Giles the Lepers without the bar of the Old Temple, and in 
Kentishton in the parish of St. Pancras. Monday before St. Lawrence the 
Martyr, 9 Edward IIL Fragments of two seals. 

[Middx.] B. 2373. Release by Juliana late the wife of Hereward le Megucer, 

widow, to Adam de Basinges of London, of her right to land in the parish 
of St. Giles the Lepers without London. Witnesses : Robert de Portepol, 
Ralph Clonehe, Peter ad Duo Hostia, James de Novo Eedditu and others 
(named). [Henry III.] Seal. 

Endorsed: Charter of Juliana la Megucere. 

[Middx.] B. 2374. Grant by Richard Piuche, to Adam de Basinges of London, 

of land iu the parish of St. Giles without London, for which Adam has 
given him a robe of russet. Witnesses : William de Kente, Robert de 
Purtepol, Robert Luvecote, William de Haliwelle, William Lindraper, Simon 
de Pappewrde, William de Lasceles, and others (named). [Henry III.] 
Seal- 

[Middx.] B. 2375. Confirmation by Gilbert de Wygornia and Christina his wife, 
of the grant of William le Jay to Andrew Bukerel, son of Andrew Bukerel, of 
London, of a messuage and land in the parish of St. Giles without London, 
for which Andrew has given them a gold ring. Witnesses : Henry de 
Cokam and Jordan de Coventre, sheriffs of London, John de Cudres, sheriff 
of Middlesex, John Viel, John de Wuburne, Martin de Sancto Egiclio, John 
de Wroting, John de Bedefunte, and others (named). [21 Henry III.] 

[Middx.] B. 2376. Grant by William le Jay, to Andrew Bukerel, son of 
Andrew Bukerel, of London, of a messuage and lands in the parish of 
St. Giles without London, paying yearly 8*. Id. to St. Giles's hospital, &c. 
Witnesses : Henry de Cocham and Jordan de Coventre, sheriffs of London, 
John de Cudres, sheriff of Middlesex,